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70 Years of Molong Magpies

A weekend of footy memories, yarns , life membership for Jim Troth, renewing old friendships formed over 70 years of Rugby Union in Molong - and, Junior Magpies coming through. See inside and next week's Express.

Andrew Gee MP achieves Flood Inquiry with focus on insurance P.5

Hard decisions facing Molong bowls and sport clubs By Paul Mullins

The reported effects of the 2022 flood have naturally concentrated on damage to homes, shops, businesses, roads and town infrastructure throughout Cabonne. These have received priority attention of the council and government. But the flood also affected other important ingredients of life especially sporting and recreation facilities. These include the Molong Bowling Club, the Hockey field, and numerous other sports venues. The members and supporters of these clubs are now facing hard decisions about whether to refurbish, rebuild or relocate. These are compounded by problems with insurance coverage and the cost involved in rehabilitation. Molong Bowling Club the members will meet on Sunday to hear of progress with insurance claims and to discuss their future. The centrally located club is more than just two greens for lawn bowls. For over 50 years it has been a venue for countless community functions and events ranging from fundraisers, parties and dances, birthdays and weddings to wakes - catered for by the club's dedicated women and volunteers. These have been critical for the financial viability of the club. Bowls itself relied on its facilities including the auditorium, kitchen and pleasant outdoor area for the holding of local gatherings and celebrations.

Bowls includes inter-town formal pennants as well as social Wednesdays, BRAG on Friday nights and weekends social bowls. Options facing members include: 1. Rebuilding the club in-situ. As mentioned above this would necessarily need to include not only a bar and cool-room but also the auditorium, kitchen, and other facilities. It is unlikely that insurance money will cover this adequately. 2. Relocate the whole thing to higher ground namely the showground. This would not involve building a new fully fitted-out self contained clubhouse. Cabonne Council has long had proposals to co-locate golf with other sporting facilities around a fully functional country/sports club. This is unlikely to be attractive to bowling club members who are used to being close to home, get there on their gophers or walking - as well as cars. 3. Revive the 50+ years old talk of amalgamating

with the Molong RSL Club. The club has a large block of land at the rear and the purchase of one or two adjacent houses would fit the bill. And, the club already has an auditorium, bars, bistro, kitchens and everything a bowling club would ever need. Hard decisions, indeed! Whilst relocation to the showgrounds might be attractive in terms of gaining government grants and funding for infrastructure it has some serious drawbacks. While it is logical to think that if Molong is to grow new housing, say like North Orange, - the showground will likely be the direction it will grow into. However, under current zoning all residential blocks outside of current town limits are stuck on minimum block sizes of 5 acres. There is no town water or sewerage connections. What new home-maker in this age will contemplate tank water and a septic out the back. Given the massive costs involved and the years it would take, this is hardly a shorter-term option. No doubt a solution will arise. There is always a gem of an idea for those who listen with a broad mind and on eye on the long term future. Good luck to the beloved Bowlo with their meeting on Sunday.

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Lovely to reunite a family member with some old treasures. The Molong Historical Museum recently posted a photo (below) of a beautiful old violin handmade by George Neville of Copper Hill. The museum curators were delighted when George’s great nephew came to the museum especially to find his Neville and Farrell family history. He was thrilled to be reunited with his great-uncle George Neville’s handmade violin and the very old timber clock housed in the museum. He was provided plenty of

information from family records and was then able to locate headstones in the cemetery. We are always so excited to share our knowledge and history with people and this “family history” tourism brings many visitors to our beautiful little town. Interested in who you are? Head to the Molong Museum any Sunday and Thursday from 10am- 2pm (good idea to book in before so that our volunteers can start looking for your family history). Phone +61 400 425 015 or email molonghs@gmail.com

RSL farewells Ben after three years, and welcomes a package deal - Evan and Connor

RSL Chefs Connor Aimes, Evan Butcher are welcomed by Ben Agar who will leave for Sydney after three years in Molong. There’s been a change of chef’s at the Molong RSL Bistro with Ben Agar leaving for Sydney after three years creating some of the best menus and delicious foods for locals, visitors and the many events held at the venue. “I love Molong,” he said. “It’s a really positive town and working at the club has been a worthwhile experience. Mary (Mulhall - President of the club) is the best boss I have ever had.” We wish Ben well in his new role and life in Sydney where he is looking forward to a Monday to Friday job in the hospitality sector. Welcome to Evan Butcher and Connor Amies who have come to the RSL Bistro in

Molong from Waratahs Club (Orange). Evan has been a chef for some 18 years and Connor has cheffed for eight years. “We came together as a ‘package deal,” said Connor. “Evan has been my mentor and we really like working together.” What kind of foods will they serve? “Plain, country-style foods” said Evan. Last week, the Express really enjoyed the saltwater Barramundi served with baked vegetables. On Sunday regular lunchers were very pleased with the slow braised lamb shanks served with mash and peas. “Stunning” was the response after the “meltin-your-mouth meat” had been eaten - all that was left on the plates were bones. The RSL Bistro is open Wednesdays to Sundays for lunch and dinner.

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Thanks to the efforts of former Cabonne councillor and Deputy Mayor, Wendy Pankhurst, Molong will see the return of a local tradition - in fact international tradition - the Debutante Ball. The Express has heard that a small advert placed for Wendy by the Molong Express has received positive response from young women and men for what has been a centuriesold tradition. Wendy’s approach in bringing back the Debutante Ball (also an important charity fundraising event) is creating positive interest around town and district. So far, 13 debs have come forward for the big event on 16 September 2023. Who will be the trainer? Maybe Ann Wright will be forced out of retirement? Ann has trained many a deb and partners in social etiquette and traditional dance routines for generations of Molong and District’s young

people. Keep the date on your calendar. We should all be heading to the event to applaude the return of one of Molong and district’s traditions. In the meantime, the Express is looking for past Deb photos held in Molong, Manildra, Cumnock, Cudal throughout history. Call Rozzi 0490 734 650.

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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.

Ready and Waiting! 54 Hill Street, Molong NSW Sale Contact Agent Wade Clarke 0427 668 800 Ray White Molong Real Estate raywhitetre.com

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. With a large undercover area as you walk out the back door, you will always stay dry when coming home in the rain or find yourself entertaining guests all year round as you enjoy the comforts of the covered patio/carport. With a current tenant in place this property would be a great investment opportunity.

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This charming little three-bedroom home is situated in a peaceful and quiet street. For investors, it offers the potential for rental income due to its appealing features. For first home buyers, it presents an affordable and cozy option to begin their homeownership journey. The kitchen has been updated, giving it a modern and fresh look and there is fresh paint throughout. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed to combine with the dining area, creating a pleasant and open space. With its northerly aspect, the kitchen and dining area are bathed in sunlight, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

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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.

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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. 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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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. You can find yourself in Dubbo, Forbes, Wellington and even taking in the sights and delights of Parkes, all within an hour or so's drive.

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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. Scattered with beautiful timber offering plenty of shade and shelter for livestock grazing, stock proof fencing and excellent water security with 3 dams and frontage to Emu Swamp Creek.

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28 Floods Lane, Canowindra NSW Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and experience the tranquility of 10 acres and a picturesque countryside. Located in the beautiful town of Canowindra, this property offers the perfect combination of privacy, seclusion, and natural beauty. The cabin features two bedrooms, a cosy living room with a wood fireplace and a sliding door that opens up to the large, covered deck providing stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The property also includes 7kw Solar panels and two batteries with 20 kw worth of storage. This property is ideal for those seeking a private and peaceful retreat, yet still close to amenities.

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(Above) True to his promise: Andrew Gee MP held a coffee meeting for floodaffected community members at Molong's Lime & Stone to introduce Stephen Jones, Minister for Financial Services and Assistant Treasurer. The Minister was concerned about the problem residents have with their insurance companies.

Inquiry shines light on 'shocking' insurance for disaster-hit communities

The Independent Federal Member for Calare, Andrew Gee, has welcomed the announcement that the federal government will launch a parliamentary inquiry into the response of insurers to the 2022 storm and flood events including those that occurred in Central Western NSW. "Since this disaster-hit our region, we have heard many stories of heartache and heartbreak from local residents and business people who have had their homes and livelihoods destroyed," said Mr Gee. Mr Gee said the rebuilding and recovery process was made harder, and tragedy worse, by the "coldhearted and shocking response" of insurers to policyholders. "The anger in our communities is white hot, and I don't think we are alone, with other regions across Australia left reeling from the callous conduct of insurance companies," he said. "From long delays in claims processing, to widespread knockbacks. It’s taken a huge toll cross our region. Mr Gee said there was a massive power imbalance between policy holders and insurance companies. "At the end of the day, if a policy holder wants to fight a knockback from an insurer, they’re going to need to fork out big dollars for an expert hydrology report and also a solicitor," he said.

ABOVE: The team from Peter Fisher Real Estate, Molong branch opened its doors this week in their newly renovated Bank Street office. Celebrating in true Aussie style with a street sausage sizzle. LEFT: Building owners Maria and Barry Allen have spent the past few months refurbishing the main street building. Thank you for bringing new life to one of Molong's oldest buildings.

"If you’ve lost everything or your business is in ruins, there is just no prospect of fighting back. "The stories of insurers trying to do the right thing are sadly few and far between. Australians expect insurers to be assessing claims in a generous and kind-hearted way, nothing less. Mr Gee stressed that insurance companies Connecting don't just answer to shareholders, but also the Community the nation. He said they don't just have since insurance contracts with our residents, 1876 they also operate with a social licence. A few months ago way in which a number THURSDAY 2 March 2023 Ph: (02) 6366 8017 inc gst "We need to get to the bottom of what's Andrew Gee MP used of $2.00 Email: molongex@bigpond.net.au www.molongexpress.com.au insurance companies Magpies happened hereWomen's and make sure the pain Question Time in Federal handling holders claims. that insurance companies inflicted on Parliament launch forto provide The Albanese cricket communities is not repeated in others. information to the Government reacted 2023 "I’m hoping that this15inquiry can shine Albanese Page 8 Government - and last week the Page a spotlight on the experience of our local about the problems Minister for Financial residents and that they will get a chance being experienced by Services and Assistant to tell their stories on a national stage so communities after the Treasurer made the that other communities won’t have to go 13/14 November 2022 journey to this area to see through what we have endured. floods throughout his the toll of the floods on "The stories that emerged from recent electorate. the people, communities, public meetings I’ve held on insurance It was a to-the-point infrastructure and mental claims have been deeply troubling. presentation Andrew health. Mr Gee said he was hoping that this made in Question Time "Change needs to inquiry would be a "watershed moment" in where he described the come from this immense the way that insurers deal with disaster-hit extent of the damage tragedy and devastation," The chosen design for the Molong CBD Activation Project. policy holders. above ground...chaos continuing underground. to towns, Beauty villages and said Andrew as he toured How does this create a better, safer place for the extended community? "Change needs to come from this tragedy farming lands. And, also the area with Minister Most will agree that Molong's CBD needs a planning outcomes, and visionary outcomes and major flooding and the enormous and devastation," he said. concerns about the Stephen Jones. 'facelift' - a beautification program and the for the further his development of Molong. expense created by stormwater running down

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Calls to fix aged infrastructure before CBD beautification

improvement of pedestrian and vehicle safety aspects will be most welcomed. The good news is that Cabonne Council is on the case with a Government-funded program providing significant dollars so that Council can deliver the Molong CBD Activation Project - very soon. The project has been 'on the drawing board', so to speak, for at least two years with consultants working with Council to conduct community consultation, achieve design and

That same night Minister Jones made a media statement that he would be recommending an inquiry to shine a spotlight on shocking insurance practices in disaster-hit communities. Thank you immensely to Andrew for your committment and loyalty to the lives of residents of this area. As usual - and wherever he can - our hardworking Federal Member stands and works for his people and achieves for us. Good on you, Andrew.

It's 'step-back' time for Cecily Brazier RN

Well, that was prior to the minor storm/ major flooding events which occurred in the CBD during the La Nina 2021/22. The downpour created stormwater runoff throughout town ... and in turn, what became a regular flooding of shops, hotels and businesses in the lower areas of Bank and Watson Streets. Traders, business owners, building owners, and the wider community are, understandably, 'over' the now constant clean-up of minor

the overflowing gutters, into overflowing stormwater drains - which were designed for yesterday's weather patterns and not for what we now know as La Nina events - and climate change. The Express is keen to see the implementation of a major works program focussed on the needs of surface-water collection and disposal of as a critical pre-works program before the Molong CBD Activation Project commences. What do readers think?

Molong on behalf of local Country footy vital toThe kick off Express, Wallaby careers

and district residents, liketo beto It's not would unusual for wallabies seen send at Molong’s Rec, but more than 60 footy hopefuls gathered to see last week in the hope of following their our best wishes to three theof them hardworking friend footsteps to success. Ex-Wallabies stars, Molong’s David Lyons, and we all have at HealthOne and the Molong teammates, Stirling Mortlock and Owen Finegan shared their secrets to success with young union players at a Hospital. clinic organised by Molong Magpies. They know only too well that the future of Australian rugby starts with clubs like – with every single Cecily Brazier has made aMolong difference young player at the clinic having the potential to play for country one day. to the life of manyAtheir over generations of lot of players who came through the ranks to Wallaby status were from country venues according resident’s health needs. to Mortlock, who has seen it first-hand in his 500-test point career. “The thing about our game50 is that’syears, it’s all about Contributing a remarkable community,” he said. you go to country clubs forbeen rugby, you can see or five decades, the“When Cecily has a fabric and backbone of community. shining light in the lives who Continuedof Pageresidents 8 Photo Courtesy Tracey Harvey Photography have found their way into her capable hands - and experienced well-trained professional practices supporting Molong and district's longtime 'friend' and nursing professional - Cecily Brazier healthcare needs. - has decided to take a step back after 50 years working in health in Molong. Modest to the core - Cecily has always been a well-liked country girl who grew up on her family's property on the outskirts of become exceptionally good and Thank you from Cecily Brazier Molong. "To the very special patients, medical so much credit for these facilities must Heading off to Kincoppal, Rose Bay, as professionals and all staff with whom go to Doctor Robin Williams who has a boarder at seven years of age, Cecily I have worked with over my 50 years been relentless in securing the best spent her school years in Sydney heading medical care for our area - the HealthOne working in health in Molong. back home during school holidays. multipurpose facility in Bank Street. I thank you for your loyalty, respect and A career in nursing was at the forefront As Abraham Lincoln once said: 'And, in friendship as it is now time to step away of the young student’s mind. After from a profession in which I have loved the end it's not the years in your life that graduating with her RN, Cecily continued count, it's the life in your years.' working. working and studying in the health sector I hope in some small way I have made During my time working in health including gaining a post graduate degree in Molong, the medical facilities have a difference". in infant welfare.

As the saying goes - it’s hard to take the country out of one’s soul. Cecily married Warwick Brazier and returned to Molong to a life on the Brazier's grazing property, motherhood (raising three sons), and devotion to her career at the Molong Hospital and then in pathology. The good news is that we will still be seeing Cecily from time to time as she continues to work within and support local health needs at the Molong Hospital and HealthOne. Otherwise, golf is high on Cecily’s agenda - time in her garden - and time with her eight grandchildren. Again, the Molong Express, on behalf of local and district residents would like to thank Cecily for her committment and the respect she has shown to us all in her local health support roles and care. She is a good, unassuming woman, who is loved and trusted by so many patients, her health colleagues, the wider Cabonne communities, friends and family. Cecily has, indeed, made a difference - a BIG one.

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Tree Changers : The Hughes Family a continuing story in the Molong Express

Due to popular reader demand - the Express and homewares section - then seconds later this week continues the fascinating story of in the cafe clearing tables - then suddenly the Hughes family: Ash, Matt, Dakota and their behind the counter taking orders, out then to growing ‘family’ members on the farm where the kitchen to deliver food and beverages to the babies are being born as you read - and chooks tables. are being delivered this week. Always on the run Ash has an incredible amount For those who haven’t yet met the dynamic Ash of energy and drive that comes to the front - she is a team member at Lime & Stone in Bank from waking hours to, most likely, midnight Street - the one who seems to be in every place when the family and farm have settled down at once. for the night in their farmhouse under the bough She can be seen behind the fabulous clothing of the gum trees. UPDATE FROM ASH HUGHES Still, we’re getting the job done and Plan 'E' "We’ve been away for a week of the our B&B accommodation is going to ( d e f i n a t e l y ) , school holidays to Sydney to visit family look amazing. The three of us are so brings together and friends. We’re so glad to be out of excited and looking forward to sharing a special farm the city and back home again. We love our home and farm with others. where families our farm, the paddocks, hills, and the Setting up our lovely home and can come on out silence of the landscape. gardens is really exciting for our eight- for a picnic in Our goats have grown and now have year-old Dakota. Like me, she loves the paddocks. their own woolly coats so Dakota and wearing ‘pretty’ and loves nothing more I’m a good cook I don’t have to cover them with their than other kids visiting and showing and love putting human-made coats anymore. them around the farm, introducing together picnics We’re getting eight of our baby goats them to Billy and our other goats (all with healthy (mixed breed) ready for the animal named), our dogs, the sheep, and any foods that visitors nursery at the Molong Show. Dakota and other animals that are hanging around. can purchase (or I also decided to take two nine-monthIt’s a lovely simple life we’ve created bring their own) and enjoy time together old Angora goats. We think the kids and here for Dakota - pat Billy and our growing families visiting the animal nursery will at the property, collection of family animals. love our goats - and the goats will love with time to Plan E also brings forward our the visitors - and the attention! play, see and painting/art days where families Otherwise, it’s full steam ahead for learn about life can paint (we supply everything) painting and decorating our beautiful in a perfect local their own version of the paddocks, home to start our long-planned dream rural setting. the goats and other animals, trees of a bed and breakfast. ... and have fun. As we follow Matt and I have completed a whole lot our longIt’s a BYO picnic - or Dakota of renovations and restyling of homes planned tree and I will organise the food - for during our 10 years together - but both change here in adults and kids. of us, with Dakota (like most people Cabonne - we’re moving closer to plan If that’s not enough I’ve already we know), still manage to slip and slop C (or maybe that's now D or E!) - to started my podcast - The Reality of Life. paint in places other than the walls and provide a unique location for weddings. My life started in what I once thought ceilings. More about that later. was how other families and kids lived.

Not so. Trauma, abuse, no food in the fridge or cupboards, racism - but I was able to figure it out and I know now how others have grown up in a life with sweet nothing and humiliation. But I had drive and when I looked outside of where I lived I was able to see opportunities for a better life. I made it and my story The Reality of Life series 1-3 is now available for others to follow on Spotify. The podcast is my story and what I freely talk about is what lots of other people are too scared to talk about. I am fearless when I talk about my life and understand that to tell my story will help others."

Above and left: Ash Hughes has started a podcast about her traumatic upbringing and how she was able to turn her life around to create an ideal lifestyle. Her podcast, The Reality of Life is available on Spotify. She is also writing a book of the same name which discusses other things not necessarily on her podcast.

LEFT: A cuppa on the verandah. Ash on the verandah of her home on the outskirts of Cumnock, taking in the beauty of the landscape. ABOVE LEFT: The face of the farm, one of the pet goats has been immortalised on their farm logo . ABOVE RIGHT: Eight-year-old Dakota loves the farm and country lifestyle her parents have created for her.

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 27 July 2023

70 years of Molong Rugby Union and Molong Magpies

1971 U18 Magpie Legends L-R Ian Gosper, Paul Murray, Terry Rothery, Philip McKenzie Toby Lyons, Bill Kilby, Bob Alexander and ring-in Bill Foy.

Since the Bloomfield boys (Norm and Ray) set their sights on playing local Rugby Union there has been ‘hot competition’ between rugby league (the longtime favoured footy in town) rugby union - and then rivalry between the various towns and villages in the competitions. In 1954, the story goes that the Bloomfield brothers, ‘Bullet ‘Kevin Dean, and others wandered down to the Freemason’s Hotel for a meeting. Now, that was an unusual (and miraculous) move in Molong where the top pub, the Telegraph Hotel, was the meeting (and drinking place) for the town’s long standing Rugby League players. Apparently, the residents of Molong and District were divided (one of the many times in Molong’s history) about the break-away from traditional footy. But the boys got themselves together - brought in some top guns - and Molong can boast

a new code that emerged as ‘winners’ many a time of the changing region’s competitions. Many a grand final was won - maybe just as many lost. However, ‘passion’ became the winner of many a game over the past 70 years. Old boys came back to Molong last weekend - some of the many characters of the game. Most came from school footy to wear Magpies guernseys. The smiles and the bantering heard around the Rec. and Telegraph Pub on Saturday - not forgetting Saturday night - was filled with the humour of the teams, the game, and other stories (mostly fetched!) Congratulations to the former, and today’s Magpies in not only playing for your town - region (some State) for helping to keep the Rugby tradition alive for today and tomorrow’s Juniors. Then again, in 70 years time there will surely be Magpie Hens representing their towns.

LEFT: 1971 U18 Captain Toby Lyons presents his jersey to current Club Captain Zac White with President Matt Steventon looking on. ABOVE: Bob Sullivan, Sarah and Jim Harris. BELOW LEFT: Greg Traves, Jeremy Buckland, Jack Pratten, Mark Cassidy , Nick Cooper, Michael Cavanaugh, and Peter Haynes. BELOW RIGHT: Allan Hubbard and his match assistant

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ABOVE: Tim Sampson, Jim Harris and Dave Dowling. LEFT: Supercoach Evo. RIGHT: Supersupporter Jack Mann. BELOW: Merilyn and Phil Gosper, Nikki and Terry Rothery.

ABOVE: Jim Mitchell , John Black and Brian Sharpe - former Magpies BELOW: Butch McKenzie, Ian Gosper, Kelly Boucher and Paul Mullins.

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and

could

the

get

ties

him

the

average wheat

the

they,

night, received

wheat

Sons,

wheat

LUNGAS, '

Can

possibility

lower

Hill

erecting

of creek

the

over

end with

nect

KRUSCHEN

HOW

£15,700

raise

Security

Fifth

have

tests

value

statement

officers

yesterday discussed

'We

the

engineer)

from

the

Street,',

this

the

dose

daily

(enough morning bloodstream

sixpence the First— Second

con

the

where

February lie

The

Fry

£3/2/6

normal,

the

complete. Tone

cup

brought need

number

ready

ing

with

Farrington

millions.

have

quotas

the

rate

'and

the

SA L T ©

.been

said.

George

Mr. time, will be at

he per cent.,' said, advance subscriptions been

here

bottle

Chemists

that

Gef

all

worried.

'We

also

creek

end

were

the including overhead pedestrian subway.

viewed

Hill

was

his

out

connect

und

higher

...Fry

with

the

over

the

this

promised

put

authorities

'Mr.

benefit

«*—

case

soon

would

that

hopeful

from

the

brook

stated.

hope

let

down, and quotas

all

see

said.

were

the few

Band will

bus 10.30

this

four

Post

morning

and

there

for

Mr.

.make

see

every

organisation

and

far, float

enter

'If

floats.,

at have

'We

would

made.

said

house

wound

town

enter

trip.

soon

which

caused

was

the to

heart.

his

the

liini

'Mr.

had

took 1

gun.

find

National Library of Australia

brother

which

sale

was

Southern

fur

advertised

March

Hall, 20.

Cross

until

postponed

from

and.

Street

tonight

Sydney

spent Gidley

Leaving

holidaying '

holidays of Smith,

Mrs.

Hillan

for

small

holidays

Mr.

are

and

Mrs.

Sandra.

daughter,

Reg

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

hos

yesterday, a couple

Mrs. J. Attenborougli Lane Cove.

spent

find

Hos

from

Sydney

spending ?

the

under

District

discharged

auction

depressed.'

mentally

from himself

etc.,

Back

and

soil,

his

relieved

recently

the

at. for

intends

been

depressed

shotgun

died

inflicto.d

who

been

left

said.

returning

deceased

are

Molong

XXX

examined

his

mentally Wilson

Dr.

that wound

lias

been

vacation

Murray.

important

niture, be held

said.

Miss tomor

of Murray, Murray is being Heaton's by his

evidence

and leave

will

Sydney.

annual J.

operation

lie

the his

for their

XXX

has and

weeks.

leaning

the

their

Mrs. Mr.

today

stage

stock

leave

,(first

McKeowen

Cassell,

pital where to

Sydney

Thomas,

II.

Bank,

McKeowen

Mr.

pital,

Police,

dentil,

request

Thompson,

said:

gunshot whilst

for

.holidays

and

went

the

manner, in .Wilson,

worried,'

and

commenced

left

Enjoying

Street. at Wright, Mr. Bill

see

morning

floor, of

barrel

.death,

'Prior

him,,

want

for

Mr.

gone with that

that

near

found

for

Hall

possible.'

placing cement

printed

would

before

float

and

opinion

the

stantaneous,

ing,

type

Margaret row

has

the

Mrs.

been

crows

lioli

and

Mrs.

and

Sydney holidays

neces

G, that

Burgess

Mr.

Commonwealth

did

Cudal.

where

Neville.

Pat

out

Molong

having

thethe

over

any color

Dr.

been

business

said.

and

life

gun

had

procession Town the

want

size any to know

the

said

possible, nominations

all

the

.meeting tonight,' he

a ol:

own

body

to Miss

Miss

father my the shed. It

to in

for tonight Sydney; her annual spend

plans

days,

annual holidays, last night.

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

Carpenter,

that

procession Carpenter

the

take

still

the

offers

his

which

abode.

Casey, John,

and

Mudgee

morning.

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

appeared

company

and

Celebration

Ken

morning

school

his

,tlie

declared

the

tlie

float.

Office

nre

members

any to

wishing

public

the

Sunday

vacant

seats

the

Mr.

will to journey Sunday to participate in that Sunday city. leave

bandsmen,

the

been

Committee, said'

only

Band

the

will Til

has

Sp.p.rfitn.rtr

'T.

procession on April

for public holiday celebrations. centenary

Leaving

she

Teddy

sons,

the

had

refused

early shoot at

and

Wilson.

sizes

and

the

streets

strict limit of extras;

Molong Orange

Depart

good Aid.

some

interview,'

our

never

types

all

which

good

district

gatekeeper

'lit

am'

result.

expected

above

pos

Railway

the

permanent

appointed.

Floats

are required for through Molong

class.'

MOLONG BAND FOR ORANGE

said.

said

Fry

great ment

oi\r

Mayor

the

sible,'

its

the

have

time

over-subscribed,'

Euchareena

sympathetic,

very

was

said

from

'They

the

Street

Road.

'Mr.

George

results

usually practice

patch.

Sgt. Farriiigton, evidence gave 'Melrose' in

centres.

from

site,

second

ran

Mr.

bridge

sitate number erecting

'Cudal

belonged kept

gun

and

to go melon

WHERE'S MOLONG— THOSE FLOATS ?

Mrs.

and

last,

two

life.'

aoctor.

'The

—K.3.7

week

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

their

yesterday new place

HEALTH'

he and

beer,'

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

Yeova.1.

own

Mon earliest

several

Thursday

their

witness's

Stores

feeling

—

his

weeks health

;

came

father

use

next the

supply

with

who,

and

sup

now.

back

another

left

Gov

He fatality. that suggested

three

indifferent

and

Kruschen

are

all

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

After

with

her

shot his

milk

Thursday

'For

get

Gidley OTvsey 'have

lay

the

INDIFFERENT

'IN

will

added.

got

it's

TOWN TALK

to prior say anything intended taking

spilt workers

the we

she

sale

Tracey

Jim

spoke

last

night

received.

'If

day,

before

[

Officer

not

over

crying j

witnesses

body

father's

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

ML-/

health

the

Kruschen

interviewing subscriptions,'

said.

proposals

forward,

for

lower idea

Tilbroolc

SUBWAY'

bridge,

his

rierge'ant

Kindly place your order, restrictions newsprint Aid.

have but

(

left

Medical

ernment

tea).

purified.

kept and

are

regular

course

have

(the'

relief

crossing

this

'Interest

Col

centres.

subscriber

dropped

night's

Mr.

released

Cudal,

last

morning.

with

possibility level

present

district

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

would

week,

16.

said

closed

Rlornin^i conducted

three

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

Eugowra,

the

Hotel

breweries

the

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

found

Manildra,

Road

by Molong

This

was

for

,on

said.

this

Giving Boardman,

two of

cover

bodily

—

Organiser,

morning

They are: Molong, £9,000.

the

Euchareena

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

Bank

Loans

George, for quotas

the

Thursday.

been

Had

only

were

the

and

WORKS

proven

small

Satis in the

Kruschen

Loan

month?

opens

Clinical fold

functions

from

Street

the

investigated yesterday Railway and Engineer Council. Municipal was

the

Western

she

idea when be again

will

has

now

'Express':

Thursday, for ply

or.

inquest

There

BRUCHHAUS2C11, A. KRUSCHEN L. CHAPMAN, W. Engowra DIXON,

The

bridge

MRS. F.

district

the

for

which

Wednes

Telegraph

».

Molong,

Manildra

HOGAJN, Cumnock. in

the

Pinecliffe.

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

FOR FIFTH SECURITY LOAN

COUNCIL'S CONFERENCE WITH RAILWAY OFFICER

and

in drawing Hogan

beer

added.

26,

and

the

over

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

said:

Mr.

has

February

day

told

took

for

week.

RAISE £15,700?

CREEK FROM STREET?

draught

while

each.

Jones, we

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

bags.

expected

until

advised

been

that or

De's

week,

hour

E. Y.

'Since

Newsagents:

153,000

those

have

Mr.

circumstances,

quota,'

over

Mrs.

February

wine

selling

made

At Molong

stack,

and

about

will

Hotel,

out

run

had

yield. had been

the

that

are

said they agents taking bagged

another

been normal

have I

Licensee

and they could. they 58,000 bags

Myors

estimated

for

quarter

beer

CORONIAL INQUIRY ON PINECLIFFE FATALITY

said, what

last

morning.

this

The

beer

available,'

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

gathering

been

agents,

the

said

continue

about

beer

-of

for

morning,

have since. not

but

brewery

out

when

Freemasons

out

Under

bottled

wheat

been

known

this

the

said.

seen

the

day,

advance

homestead

BAD' ever

when

and

26, spirits

has

out.

yet

available.

ran

would

and six the

down,

'only

had

bushels

added.

HILL

'We

to the feel beginning the strike in breweries.

are

due to

shortage

THE

run

Interviewed

have not certainly Mr. bad, Burgess '

farmers about about

lot

were

before,

rain

just I

ripen. rust information

falls

frequent

have

fall

A. J.

Ilogan,

resulted

stacks.

E. BRIDGE A. OVER CAN DISTRICT GRANGER, eitheTj'

not be

remember

not had

harvest

again

Rheumatism

but

bad,

following

liad

had

never

the

think

rain

that

knocked

wheat,

sprung had never

have

continuous

they

when

bigger

men

shows

sprung.

paddocks

the

NEVER

don't

the

been

nas

sec

AND

the SPRUNG'

said Burgess before. type

'jsut much

said

beer-drinkers

of the

hotel beer

has

could

several

this,

EXPRESS'

about

said.

WHEAT

Speaking

Mr.

really

'RUST

From number pears A

would...

grade

Mr. 'ALL

ib.,'

that

and

was

said.

which

?'ears.

'I md

obtained

confirmation

other

has

silos

shot

with

worse

started seen

suffered

the

of it

left

still

'I much

which or

stored

although

best,

wheat

ting rain.

wheat.

rust

before, year

the

percentage

that

have

grade

and

earlier, nine out

sown

best

the

Although

wheat yards

the

'EXPRESS'

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

rain

that

silos

that

Railway Mofflngrecord. biggest on

One

believed

are

bushels

the

either

'None

second the

the

'All'

first

much due

than

days.

are

Molong effects

TO BUY ?

stacks

wheat

Molong

460,000

few

which

silos,

is:

said:

so is

within

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

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

about

bushels.

Sprung:

morning, This

iad

record.

any

36,563 Grade:

Shot ;lii's

jess,

That

disease,

yield

than

and

stacks,

rust

finishes

stripping

Already,

;losed

heavy

expected

are

BIGGEST WHEAT STACKS ON RECORD ?

RUST DISEASE

WHERE

—

DESPITE HEAVY

MOLONG FEELS EFFECT OF BEER SHORTAGE

Yield

Molong Harvest ? May 460,000 Bushels

shortly.

The

the

for earmarked is expected,

will,

with

buildings,

those

aero-

exception

other be

purposes,

disposed'

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AVOIDED

'PROSECUTIONS

WHEREVERPOSSIBLE'

the

and

cil

tions

its

for

failing

Council

has

Tliat

McCarron in

his

'It will

for

be tlifji

the

paper '

ins'.

noxious feel

take

given

been

the

regard

tions

concerning

where

has

by' and

onable icate

194o.

—

Mexican -would ,

defendant

take

A;o-,

loiter '

reas

Sept,

1947.

-to

should

19, f

destroy he that '

fail

with

final

notice

j^/jEETING

Town

respondence; 15.

Hall,

Tuesday, Minutes; Report held on.

(J.)

(3)

Meeting

p'opeity,

reasonable

Avill

has

4 **?

Sec.

Jersey

foot.

?;'.

case, but

Welcome

mark,iedale

OF MOLONG

(No.

X lied 1

0-1)

-!.

and''

.'lOOMixed In 1

BlfOWNi:,

IT,

W.I'. (!.

Scouts' Meeting: ;Next Tuesday, August 3, 7.3® '

All

Members

Requested

Saddle

org

Peeky. is

Molong

tenders

yards-

week's

lias

will

Molong,

1200

Store

Pigs

(well

Sheep. bred).

Hack,

quiet,

reliable,

GIFFIN

Auctioneers,

MOLONG

|0i

one

Cor

behalf

2,000 decided

Svi

E lvRS,

of 11

villi

'Oldfieltl,

Miss

Stafford,

Mrs.

express thanks nine

'Suma

told

Ihat 'that

o'f

also

Mrs.

help

and

cater

for

mum

-I.

Wright

and

Ball

-P.

MRS.

,T.

difficult

members cannot

get

later

and selected, the 'Express.'

has

next,

tliey vieAV

president the advised

date

Molong ordinarily

haye

Avhich

quorum.

the

Myors)

that

month

might

it.

F. (Mr, 'Express'

Avill

inti

attend

Avill

-be

adA^ertised

The

Mayor

lose

not

sight

Ratepayers, the

Mrs.

from

Mrs. Mrs.

us.

and

should

mini

to both

for

possession

Scores

from

the

Council

ing

office

limirs.

of the

and

year

1948

the

23rd

dates

Council

July

KEEN V

Chambers, 1948. 21,

service.

line

days

tators

may

-Warren

were:

their

Dubbo

exciting the huge

game,

and

crowd

right

through-

toes

one

spec

DAROOBALGIE TO

(

RE-OPEN j

It ;

gie the

understood

27, staff

ary ton Avcrks, were

August eriiiif

and

lambs

23. Febru

on stopped a only

skele

then

since

has

recommence

sheep

was

and

Daroobal-

that will

killing,

Slaugh'

dur

Clerk.

Meatworks

Monday,

the

making

BEATTIE,

famous

obtained

Cudal,

the

gain Johnny

out.

Warren

saw

Sunday

last

Sta-

be made may and including 1948.

purpose

CUP

;

objections

JOHNNY

days

inclusive. or

Shire

FOGARTY

Aveck

crowd

kept

which

the

Electors

Chambers,

from

off

this

Cup.

Avas

I,t

that

(supported

the

train;

the

towns

Dubbo

Walker

given

enrolment

Objections

Avere

Tuesdays

motor

a of Forbes

record

feat

Boree

Declaration.) ry to person up of day August,

Forms Claims

great] us

an.v

enrolment

any 24th

and

with

for

points

but Ave he added.

Lists

8th 1948, for

Mil

o instead Saturdays, as the days pre he felt sure the Mail, Commissioner would permit

per

infor: month'

some

various

Claims

Mrs.

wish

the

August,

Ncy

L. L. mail

same

WALKER

of the Shire Ridings be the of at Boree, may inspected and Court CanoAvindra Houses, Cudal, Police Manildra. the Station, Eugowra, the Council Cudal and at Chambers,

Mrs.

Council.

(Aid.

FAMOUS

made

restora

undertaken

Sydney

the

giA'ing

day

Co.onauible

and

on.

Forbes

for

enabling

discussed

hereby

from

Avater

LIST SUPPLEMENTARY ELECTORS

run

service

'It's'

Avitli

of '

Shire

the

?ix

A. Tilbrook) suggestion

the

it,

Parkes

thus

double

will

said

the

Municipal

Raihvay the running to Orange

filtration

daily line

Mayor

sent

plant

for train

£24,000.

lot

SERVICE

moves a

'Thursdays

draw,

said.

scheme,

Forbes Parkes

ler) to

the

running

about

are

Molong

pencil

Scott

that

the

.in

the

tion

the

for

being supplied had been Orange Dr. Matthews with

ago 'There

Further

sug

.of

asked

for

(Aid.

Council

TRAIN

DAILY

bevsupplied pro Orange's

proposed

Mr. be

MOVES FOR

had

prepared

be estimate

now,'

against

MRS.

that

from dif

impressive-.

Supplementary

their

trouble

Signed

see _

very

likely

mally

members and Sub-branch

for

co-operation, their 19-IS work

did

can

plant

1948

28,

Fogarty,

U.S..

number

The

COST^ £24,000

the

last

from

Committee,

Mrs.

lias

Council

and scheme

was

'We

YOU

executive

the

—

meeting Commerce, night Monday

mated be

them

from.

Molong

we .McMahon, appreciation deep

Molong

jyOTICE

Dulcie

our

'lie

FURTHER

the

the Department Avould probably

prepare

our

MOLONG

our

a..is

water

might

idea,

actually

call

Council..

Mulhall, T. Mrs. W. Ouhbin, Monaghan, Mrs. Mrs. Doug Tomsett, iSTorris, Mrs. Miss Shannon, lpn, Dover, R...

50 57

said.

water Park.

then

and

Giffin

A U CT'LON

mixed

littered

PLANT '

Shannon

calves

years, September to

F. A. Mr. Heights,' conducted on

plant

apparently

Molong

that

account

now

Crook

Scott

ing

is-

Molong

Mr.

ficers

...

SATURDAY, AUG.

1948

SHEEP

and

FURNITURE

'Nandillyan

no-

the

told

Matthews

volved

SALE

Sale

Postponed

Smith,

Saleyards

*»»d

Mr.

Peck,

that

'difficulties'

BUILDINGS

healing

got

Orange, ferent,'

told

Notice

of of

was

ORANGE'

posal, 'I

the

with

FROM

filtered

with.

£1,000

Avas'

AUCTION

illustrated

sexes. Hoggets, t.o 2, 4 ......and-., Oth, Hwes, B.L. to September-October,

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 27 July 2023

meeting

THANK

Ewesj^ 5 lamb

purchase That

Preliminary

postponed.

Monday,

M.atthewrs,

but

gested

Gravel

Council

the

gravel.

Max.

been

Scott.

Depaif of Mayor

with

get

'-'Dr.

Mrs.

\Vere

E'.

For

Municipal

for

this

after

aid

filtration

would

?and

T5elow

fulfilment.

Department

Tenders

-not that, e'Tec'tivo of control

Council

that,

CATTLE

STORE

the

Rams.

''who

Mr.

and

prize -of Lottery.

-second, 'State

son

Heifers: &

reliev

for

(

Mr.

for

Dr.

pression to

'Orange

of,

the

this^Aveek'g

;tlie

after Office X

'The

returned

said said

interview

the

Cows

Pock

TUESDAY

Milling lle'if

Licensed

p.m.

Uiose

given'

CROOK

Hall,

Congratulations'

Min. .

August

The due

the

report

fonvard

reason

'WATER

again.. x

-Post

......

Chamber

week.

Coun

seek

about

morning,

local-

Geoff

this, of

the

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REG’S BENCH Why Parents Drink A father passing by his son's bedroom was astonished to see that his bed was nicely made and everything was picked up. Then he saw an envelope, propped up prominently on the pillow that was addressed to 'Dad.' With the worst premonition he opened the envelope with trembling hands and read the letter. Dear Dad: It is with great regret and sorrow that I'm writing you. I had to elope with my new girlfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with Mom and you. I have been finding real passion with Stacy and she is so nice. But I knew you would not approve of her because of all her piercing, tattoos, tight motorcycle clothes and the fact that she is much older than I am. But it' s not only the passion...Dad she's pregnant. Stacy said that we will be very happy. She owns a trailer in the woods and has a stack of firewood for the whole

winter. We share a dream of having many more children. Stacy has opened my eyes to the fact that marijuana doesn't really hurt anyone. We'll be growing it for ourselves and trading it with the other people that live nearby for cocaine and ecstasy. In the meantime we will pray that science will find a cure for AIDS so Stacy can get better. She deserves it. Don't worry Dad. I'm 15 and I know how to take care of myself. Someday I'm sure that we will be back to visit so that you can get to know your grandchildren. Love, Your Son John PS. Dad, none of the above is true. I'm over at Tommy's house. I Just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than the report card that's in my center desk drawer. I love you. Call me when it's safe to come home.

Across 1 Clergyman's gown (7) 5 One who shows people to their seats (5) 8 Sightless (5) 9 Clipping of trees into fancy shapes (7) 10 Let go (7) 11 Period during which a monarch rules (5) 12 Place of worship (6) 14 Financial holdings (6) 18 Bush (5) 20 Race-meeting for boats (7) 22 Capital of Kenya (7) 23 Not asleep (5) 24 Assumed name (5) 25 Heighten, augment (7) Down 1 Floor show (7) 2 Expertise (5) cocktail (7) 3 Eccentric person (7) 15 Piffle (7) 4 Young cat (6) 16 Breed of cat (7) 5 Part of a shoe (5) 17 Sea trip (6) 6 Weightier (7) 18 Father Christmas (5) 7 Artificial silk (5) 19 Floating markers (5) 13 Gin and vermouth CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Across 1 Some tyres may be serrated (8) 6 Some pure deep colour (3) 9 Decree cited in error (5) 10 Office wear ordered from Algeria? (7) 11 Furniture placed by river (7) 13 Sample making sense (5) 14 News I'd broadcast in northern town (6) 15 Keep dancing near it (6) 19 Fruit that could be cheap (5) 21 Unpredictable boy sheltering rodent (7) 22 I go nuts arranging trips (7) 23 From concealment, shoot a bird (5) 24 Some Common Market countries - and the rest (3) 25 An unknown person is comparatively odd (8)

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Down 2 Was sex linked with diet? (7) 3 Rocky outcrop stuck up? Nonsense! (3)

4 Ref has trouble again (6) 5 Spectacles always provided for tourist (9) 6 Bread found in luxury car? (5) 7 A girl of the Indian Empire (5) 8 Notice cut in playground equipment (6) 12 A net helps wild animals (9) 16 A way to go on horseback - with legs

21 Rail transport (5)

apart (7) 17 Steal the Spanish coin (6) 18 Meals the queen found a problem (6) 19 Poser set in unpoetical language (5) 20 Greek garret (5) 23 Do wrong at home on Sunday (3)

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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. At the clubhouse on Sunday 30 July 2023 commencing 10.30am. Social bowls and barbecue to follow meeting.

THANK YOU Fred Brown

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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 22-23 Canowindra Show October 5 5 Molong Men’s Shed meets (Annual General Meeting) 10 Molong Probus meeting 26-28 Aust. National Field Days Orange November 2 Molong Men’s Shed meets

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The Molong Magpie Wallas hosted its first gala day in a very, very long time last Sunday 23 July. 27 teams competed on the day in the U6, U8 and U10 age groups from, Orange City, Orange Emus, Cowra, Canowindra and Forbes. It was a great effort from the club as a whole to ensure its success and we wish to thank the Cabonne Council Town Presentation team for their support.

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Molong Golf

MOLONG BOWLS

by the Ghost Walker Sunday at the Royal Molong Golf Course (Note: The Express takes no responsibility for the constant “Royal” claim. We are in touch with the Palace for advice.) saw six golf clubs represented in the Central West small towns shield event. Besides Molong there were teams from Cumnock, Yeoval, Manildra, Blayney and Wattle Flat. Each club had six players except for Cumnock who had five players. We had an extra player with Balley on hand so he played for the Cumnock club to bring them up to six players. This was an eighteen hole individual stableford event as well as a teams event with the best four individual scores for each club going towards their team score. The individual event was won by Molong’s Troy Warner with thirty eight points. Alan Sharpe from Manildra was second on thirty seven points followed by Ian Maclean from Wattle Flat in third place on thirty five points on a countback from Les Tremain from Yeoval in fourth place also on thirty five points. There were another five players also on thirty five points who lost out on the countback. In the team’s event Molong are in first place with one hundred and thirty eight points. Manildra have one hundred and thirty two points, Wattle Flat one hundred and thirty points, Yeoval with one hundred and twenty seven points, Cumnock with one hundred and twenty four points and Blayney with one hundred and twenty one points. The Molong golf club has some wonderful volunteers who had the course in pristine condition. All the visiting players commented on how great the course was as well as the greens being so consistent for putting. A big thanks to our lady golfers for catering for the event and to Erin for helping and Kerry for organising the teams and the scoring. Al hasn’t been able to play golf lately but came out to cook the bbq. He reckons some of the sausages might have been a bit burnt but hey, there nothing wrong with a well cooked sausage. Thanks Al. The next event in this competition is set down for Blayney on Sunday September 17 but in the meantime at Molong it’s golf as normal on Sunday, 8.30am for 9am

Roving Report – Margot Brown Sunday social bowls has continued of a Sunday, with numbers dwindling over the weeks. Good to see the same reliable bowlers each week come for a laugh and time to socialise. We will continue for a few more weeks and see how numbers go. Sunday from 11am – 1.30pm. Don’t have to register just rock on up and we make it up as we go. Cost is $10 covering green fees and sausage sizzle. Wednesday social bowls continues as well. The bar is stocked for beverages and it’s a good social afternoon if you have a few hours on Wednesdays. The Board of Directors would like to advise members, who were financial members before the 14th of November 2022 that there will be an Extraordinary General meeting at the club this Sunday 30th July commencing at 10.30am. The meeting will be an information/ questions and answers regarding the progress of insurance from the

November floods. Following the meeting hang around for a game of social bowls and sausage sizzle. Congratulations to President Chris Beatty who competed in the 2022/2023 State Open Reserve Singles in Wollongong last week. Chris won his first match 25-19, lost his second match 23-25 then won his third game 25-14. Chris came second in his section, which is an outstanding result. Congratulations Chris. You will get to Boggera sooner than you think. The President, Board of Directors and members offer their condolences to the family of Tommy Dean. Tommy was a regular bowler at the club for many years. In his later years would ride his gopher to the club and sit and watch a few games and have a few cold ales. Tommy was a popular member, always had a yard and will be missed by many. Rest easy Uncle Tom, never a truer gentleman to be found. The club would also like to wish Kerry and Andy Hicks all the best on their sea

News from lady golfers

change. Both have been avid bowlers in the Brag comp and always brought laughter to the greens. Hope to see you back in Molong, you have both been great advocates for our wonderful town and will be missed. Hope you have a few spare rooms for the visitors when they come knocking on your door. A big yahhhh for the day to the Shed World crew, Welby, Simon Wright and Darrin Whalan who gave up their Saturday morning and moved the playground equipment back for us in no time. When we have sponsors like Shed World who make a big job into a quick job, thanks don’t go far enough. A huge job made easy when you have the right gear. Well wishes go to Pez, for a speedy recovery. We are thinking of you Pez and look forward to you back cooking the BBQ soon xx A team of 4 will be playing in the City of Dubbo Prelude Fours this Saturday, good luck team Molong. Bring home the cash $$.

by Mary Iffland

On Sunday the golf ladies again catered for the inter town Pennants. The teams came from Wattle Flat, Blayney, Yeoval, Cumnock, Manildra and Molong. The teams consisted of 6 players in each team and played an 18 hole Stableford with Molong running out the winners with 138 points, runners up were Manildra with 132 points, and in third place was Wattle Flat with 130 points. It was a great day for golf the sun was shining and the wind stayed away, and the course was looking fantastic. The players were most impressed with our course and were pleased to be able to play on a sand green 18 hole course, they also congratulated us on the meal we provided. The individual winners were Troy Warner from Molong, 2nd was Alan Sharpe from Manildra, 3rd was Ian McLean from Wattle Flat, and 4th was Les Tremain from Yeoval.

JUNIOR SOCCER

TOP: Central West Small Towns Sheild players. RIGHT: Bruno Bennett, Peter Stubberfield and Scott Oates with visiting players.

‘Friday Fitness Frenzy at Hunter Caldwell’ After a break for the holidays, there was no easing back into training on Friday, with Coach Rich Keniry (Right) hosting the annual beep test during this weeks session. For those that may not be familiar with the beep test, it involves continuous running between two lines, set 20m apart, in time to recorded beeps. The test is used to estimate an athletes aerobic capacity. There are 21 levels, with level one commencing at an approximate pace of 8km/hr, increasing to 9km/hr for level two and then increasing 0.5km/hr for every level after. Rich enjoys hosting the beep tests atleast once or twice throughout the soccer season. It’s fantastic to see players, coaches Congratulations and parents get involved, and even to Alex who was some younger siblings too!. Well awarded player of done to everyone who participated, the week for Under and pushed themselves to improve 6 Phoenix. It’s on previous results lovely to see such We are excited to be hosting big smiles on the more home games this coming players, and the Saturday. The weather forecast joy they get each is looking good. We hope to see week playing on lots of supporters on the sidelines, field with their cheering our teams on, and friends. supporting the club by purchasing Well done, Alex. from our canteen. A coffee cart will also be at Hunter Caldwell for your convenience. Enjoy your week, Jacqui Duncan.

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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

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 27 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 • 5 new HE Sealed 100-ton con bottom silos for grain storage

Auction Tuesday 8th Aug, 1:00pm Venue Nyngan RSL, 106 Pagee Rd, Nyngan Simon Bell 0418 571 740 Sam D’Arcy 0401 612 996 eldersem.com.au * Approx.

• 2 set of steel cattle yards with a loading ramp and crush • One set of new steel sheep yard attached to a four-stand timber frame woolshed

3 Emmaville Street, Orange I Offers a Range of Features! This spacious home is situated on an 820sqm block and offers a range of features that make it ideal for families or as an investment property. • 4 brs all with built in robes, master with walk in robe • Light filled living spaces. Central gas heating, wood fire and reverse cycle split system

4A 2B 2C

4 Grace Rise, Orange I Exceed your Every Expectation

For Sale $735,000 Inspection By Appointment

• Convenient location that will make every day feel like a dream

For Sale Guide $690,000-$710,000 Inspection By Appointment

Katie Christopherson 0400 637 559 Janelle Brunner 0411 139 848 eldersem.com.au

• Modern four bedroom home, generous ensuite and walk-in robe in master bedroom

Katie Christopherson 0400 637 559 Janelle Brunner 0411 139 848 eldersem.com.au

• Flexible floor plan with multiple living zones

• Rear yard access on both sides of the house

• Large, open plan lounge and dining connecting to kitchen

• Huge shed with power, providing parking or storage for a caravan or boat

• Private outdoor entertaining area, north-east facing rear yard with side access

4A 2B 2C

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 27 July 2023

Molong Express 27 July 2023

Articles inside

‘Friday Fitness Frenzy at Hunter Caldwell’

Molong Golf

REG’S

70 years of Molong Rugby Union and Molong Magpies

Tree Changers : The Hughes Family

Calls to fix aged infrastructure before CBD beautification

Real estate opens doors

Inquiry shines light on 'shocking' insurance for disaster-hit communities

New chefs plate up “stunning” meals

Around the traps

Hard decisions facing Molong bowls and sport clubs