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It's Showtime in Cudal and Molong Country, Community, Showcasing who we are.
Cudal and Molong follow each other in the Cabonne Agricultural Show circuit which will then link to the 2024 Royal Sydney Easter Show. It's a local tradition for communities to gather at these two shows that are full of activities and where the agricultural and town communities are showcased. Horses, sheep, cattle, chooks, ducks, baby animals, rides, fairy floss, clowns with open mouths, battered savs, BBQ's, fashion parade (Molong), community fun. Affordable fun and entertainment.
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MANILDRA: Craig has made such a good job of the Manildra Post Office since he took over ownership a few years back - he is now expanding taking over the larger double front premises next door in the main street (Kiewa Street) Manildra. The Express delivers papers each week to Brianna’s Coffee/ Food/Newsagency on Kiewa next door to Craig - so we have been watching the progress of this entrepreneurial local man’s new initiative step by step. Whilst we still can’t see through the heavily ‘shaded’ windows hiding indoor progress ... we do know about the fabulous lines available from Australia Post (all kinds of giftware, games, art and craft supplies, books etc. etc.) that adds to Craig’s business success. We can hardly wait to see how remarkable his more spacious new Manildra Post Office will look. Well done Craig.
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Yes, coffee is served in Molong after hours. Kim Stojanov of the Freemasons and her friendly team Jenny, Dave etc. will be available during the Freemasons new Bistro trading hours (starting Monday 11 October 5-9pm). Coffee after a meal - before a meal - or an end of the day coffee and catchup with friends, business meetings etc. The even more yummy news is that Carol’s home-made vanilla slices can be served with coffee. And, Kim and the team now make a great Irish Coffee that is totally (totally!) YUM!
Cudal and Molong Shows: You never know what locals will bring in to the baby animal pens and pavilions - or to enter in the different competitions. Children (and adults) love wandering the pavilions and outdoor displays/ competitions at the wonderful 2023 Cudal Show (this weekend, Sunday 10th October) the following weekend (Sunday 17th ) at the 2023 Molong Show. Grab a schedule from the Molong Newsagency and other stores in town (and at the Cudal Post Office) to read all about what you and your family and friends can enter. Animals, flowers, art, photography, cakes, jams, eggs, flowers, plants, needlework, embroidery, sewing ... the list is endless.
(L) All I can say about the damage to the Bank Street/Gidley Street garden hedges is to shake my head, throw around a few expletives, and give in to their planned removal in the new streetscape program. As the consultants commented at one of the consultation processes a few years back when the Express asked why the hedges (and rose gardens) are planned to be removed. The answer - “apparently kids throw themselves into them (the hedges) and destroy them (the hedges)”. Well, might as well save my breath and arguments about the need to retain after this last lot of damage. “Kids”? Express suggests BIG Kids are the problem on their way home.
The Express loves the ‘a-frame humour’ of Steve and the team at H. Hardware (cnr Bank Street/Watson Streets) that we’ve noticed gains plenty of attention. Where do H Hardware find these morsels of ‘punny humour’? As well as from Steve’s own source, apparently travellers, locals, team members bring them in. Changing each day - the Express and countless others are there, each day, to read the new ones. Keep them coming!!
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81 Edward Street, Molong NSW A great opportunity awaits investors, first home buyers and even families looking for a bit more space. With two schools within walking distance, close to the town centre, local RSL and sporting fields, take advantage of what Molong has to offer. On entry, enjoy three generously sized bedrooms, nice sized bathroom, combined living and dining area that leads into the open kitchen, featuring gas cook top, electric oven and dishwasher. Take advantage of the two enclosed sunrooms, to be used for extra storage or as sitting rooms. Enjoy the large undercover patio area, ideal for BBQ's and entertaining your family and friends all year round.
Sale Contact Agent Open By Appointment Only Wade Clarke 0427 668 800 Ray White Molong Real Estate raywhitetre.com
18-20 Riddell Street, Molong NSW
Both units boast three well-proportioned bedrooms, ensuring comfortable accommodation for residents. Nestled on an expansive 1,132sqm block, each unit enjoys the luxury of its own secure backyard area. The secure off-street parking and the three-bay garage offer convenience and ample storage for vehicles. Take advantage of the flexibility to reside in one side of the duplex while renting out the other, or capitalise on the potential for two tenancies, generating a substantial weekly return of up to $750.
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54 Hill Street, Molong NSW
This charming little three-bedroom home is situated in a peaceful and quiet street, making it a perfect location for families or anyone who prefers a tranquil environment. The current owners have already taken care of the renovations, so there's no need for the new owners to worry about any major remodeling. 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.
Sale Contact Agent Open By Appointment Only Wade Clarke 0427 668 800 Ray White Molong Real Estate raywhitetre.com
Sale Contact Agent Open By Appointment Only Nora McNamara 0431 320 230 Ray White Townsend 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.
Sale Contact Agent Open By Appointment Only Wade Clarke 0427 668 800 Ray White Molong Real Estate raywhitetre.com
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Don't Miss Your Opportunity 9 Edward Place, Molong NSW
Quiet, well placed, close to Schools, Park facilities and a short drive to shops, this 708sqm block of land is situated at the top end of Molong. Molong is a short 30min drive to Orange and the gateway to the Central West. Becoming part of an ever-growing Molong community is just one of many reasons to snap this land up. 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.
Lot 1035 Henry Parkes Way, Manildra NSW Sale $225,000 - $245,000 Open By Appointment Only Wade Clarke 0427 668 800 Ray White Molong Real Estate raywhitetre.com
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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79 Old Yullundry Road, Cumnock NSW
On offer is this fantastic 3 bedroom home located on a rural property just outside of Cumnock. Two of the bedrooms have built in wardrobes and the whole house has been freshly painted The lounge room features air conditioning and the separate dining room has a wood fire. Both rooms are perfectly heated and cooled all year round. The home also has a large sunroom which is great for relaxing or you could convert into a study space, extra storage space or a play area for the kids. The kitchen has a dishwasher and bottle gas cook top. The house has 2 toilets, one in the bathroom and the 2nd is located in the laundry for ample convenience.
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Lease $370.00 per week Open By Appointment Only Kerrianne Kelly 0432 649 274 Ray White Molong Real Estate raywhitetre.com
3040 Banjo Paterson Way, Cumnock NSW
This fantastic cottage style home is located just out side of Cumnock and comprises of 3 bedrooms, 2 with ceiling fans and one bathroom. The home also has a second toilet and shower which is great if you have guests over. The lounge room has a woodfire and an air conditioner present which keeps the house nice and toasting or cool during our ever changing climate. The kitchen features as dishwasher and gas cooktop. The house has lovely Rural Views and is nice and spacious with a large enclosed yard and also available is a carport.
Sale $449,000 Open By Appointment Only Kurt Adams 0428 747 050 James Taylor 0457 792 800 Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com
Lease $370.00 per week Open By Appointment Only Kerrianne Kelly 0432 649 274 Ray White Molong Real Estate raywhitetre.com
Gee's motion and major speech to House of Reps. on Cabonne disasters
On Monday 9 September in Parliament Mr Andrew Gee [Member for Calare] moved a motion that the House: (1) notes that Australia has endured an unprecedented number of natural disasters in the past two years; (2) recognises the immense hardships faced by people across Australia in the aftermath of natural disasters; (3) acknowledges that the response to these natural disasters by governments and insurance companies has been, in some cases, grossly inadequate; (4) further recognises the invaluable work of organisations that support communities through natural disasters such as our first responders including
the Rural Fire Service, State Emergency Service, Lifeline, Rapid Relief Team, Rotary and Lions; and (5) calls on: (a) Commonwealth and state governments to activate the full suite of disaster assistance and make it available to devastated communities across Australia, including to Central West New South Wales; and (b) the Commonwealth Government to pursue equality in disaster relief that ensures no Australian, regardless of their postcode or economic status, is left behind when disaster strikes.
Speech – 4 September 2023 Ten months ago, the residents of Eugowra, Molong, Canowindra, Cudal, Manildra, Wellington and many places in between had their lives changed forever when unprecedented storms unleashed horrifying amounts of water across our region. Ten months on, and the hurt, pain and sense of loss is just as raw. Six months ago, the lives and livelihoods of residents in the Hill End area were devastated when massive bushfires tore through their homes and farms. Six months on, residents feel forgotten. The feelings of grief and loss in our communities are palpable. While the support from our fellow residents of the Central West and our fellow Australians around the nation has been extraordinary, unfortunately the same cannot be said about assistance provided by governments. For the storm and fire hit Central West, successive state governments have failed to activate joint state and federal support. I again ask in this House: why does the Northern Rivers area have access to the home buyback and retrofit scheme, but the storm and flood hit areas of the Central West do not? Why is it that other local government areas have access to the Community Assets Program to help rebuild their towns and villages, but councils in our region do not? Why hasn't a grant program similar to the Northern Rivers Commercial Property Return to Business Support Grant been announced for our storm and flood hit areas? Why is travelling on our bridges and roads still like being in a war zone? The Nyrang Creek Bridge and the road between Wellington and Dunedoo are still closed. How can it be that in 2023 we are closing roads instead of fixing them? Why are residents in the fire hit Hill End region still excluded from the $75,000 Special Disaster Grants to help them bounce back from those devastating bushfires? Today I ask: why haven't these questions been answered by state or federal government? Since the disasters struck our region, I have repeatedly called on the state and federal governments to activate the full suite of disaster assistance to our flood and fire ravaged communities. It has not been forthcoming. This has been an appalling failure by the major parties. It is a failure by the previous Liberal and National parties government in New South Wales to activate this support when they were in power, and it's also a failure on the part of their federal colleagues in the same parties—in particular, the National Party, which almost 12 months on has only just taken an interest in this issue. It's also a failure on the part of the current New South Wales Labor government, which has the means to deliver this assistance. There is failure too on the part of the current federal government for
not sufficiently pressuring their state colleagues about this urgent issue. This vital support for our region needs to be rolled out without further unforgiveable delay. Our residents are being treated as second-class citizens, and this cannot be allowed to stand. Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, along came the insurance companies. Hundreds of disaster-hit residents and business owners who were eager to pick themselves up and fight on found themselves at the mercy of these companies. From long delays and claims processing to widespread knockbacks, it has taken a massive toll on our region. Change needs to come from this. That's why I called for a parliamentary inquiry into the insurers' response to these natural disasters. To his credit, the Assistant Treasurer visited our region and initiated an inquiry. Thankfully, the community spirit and support has been nothing short of remarkable, and our flood and fire affected residents would not be where they are today if it weren't for the hardworking staff and volunteers at the Rural Fire Service, State Emergency Service, Lifeline, Rapid Relief Team, Rotary, Lions and many others. In previous speeches, I've thanked many of these community heroes. Today I'd like to particularly acknowledge the tireless volunteers from the Rapid Relief Teams of Molong, Orange, Parkes, Cowra, Condobolin and Lake Cargelligo. These wonderful people include: Matt Sangster, Orange team leader; Malcolm Buckland, Condobolin team leader; and Kelvin Scott, Molong team leader. They also include the mighty Molong crew: Thomas Scott, Stephen Sandeman, Brenton Scott, Stephen Gibbs, Cameron Scott and Sam Pridham, Parkes team leader. Rapid Relief Team are a fantastic group of volunteers who set up mobile catering for our disaster affected towns and also fed our fireys during the Hill End emergency. On Eugowra's darkest day, I worked closely with the Rapid Relief Team to get food into the showground that night and feed at least 60 tired and exhausted evacuees. Their kindness and dedication throughout the disasters that have hit our region will never be forgotten. I sincerely thank all volunteers and organisations who have helped our region cope with this traumatic and devastating time in our history. I conclude again by calling on the state and federal governments to activate the full suite of disaster assistance for flood and fire affected residents in the Central West on the double. A failure to do so is not fair, and it's not right. My message to the state and federal governments is to get this assistance moving.
Parliamentary Inquiry into insurers’ responses to 2022 major floods claims
Following a reference from the House of Representatives on 7 August 2023, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics commenced an inquiry into insurers’ responses to 2022 major floods claims, including for the: south-east Queensland and northern NSW floods of February and March 2022 Hunter and greater Sydney floods of July 2022 Victorian, NSW and Tasmanian floods of October 2022, and central west NSW floods of November and December 2022. The full Terms of Reference are on the inquiries website at https://www. aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/ Committees/House/Economics/ FloodInsuranceInquiry/Terms_of_ Reference Inquiry contacts: (02) 6277 4707 or floodinsurance.reps@aph.gov.au Engaging with the inquiry: Online survey If you would like to share with the committee your experience with flood insurance in Australia in 2022 and
inform the public debate, the committee invites you to take the online survey – a simple, quick and accessible way to share that experience. You can take the online survey at https://forms.office.com/pages/ responsepage.aspx?id=FUwh9pk60Ue4 YslkjpJzFulgv6jGOWpBvPBxs_ If after completing the survey you have more to say, you also have the option to make a submission. The committee invites submissions addressing any or all of the Terms of Reference by 31 October 2023. As this committee is simultaneously conducting several other inquiries, the processing and publishing time frame for submissions may be several weeks. Committee Secretariat contact: Standing Committee on Economics PO Box 6021 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 Phone: (02) 6277 4707 floodinsurance.reps@aph.gov.au
Molong's beloved Doris McNab recently celebrated her 93rd birthday with a morning tea with her family members.
MOLONG PROBUS CLUB NEWS After our last month's Probus meeting we travelled over to the Borenore Caves for a picnic lunch and some Boules. It was a lovely sunny day and a beautiful setting amongst the trees and rocks. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday 12th September at our new venue the RSL Club, at 10.00am after which we will be going over to the Museum for a talk and tour. The members of the museum will be serving us a lunch of soup, bread roll and quiche. New members are always welcome to come along and join in the fun, friendship, and fellowship.
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It's Showtime in Cudal and Molong PHOTOGRAPHY ENTRIES WELCOME
Photography Section entries will be accepted from 12am and close at 4.30pm on Monday 11th September at the Street Stall shelter. Photography Steward, Les Dean encourages all people living in the 2866 postal area to enter the photos that they have taken in the past 24 months. Les looks forward to an outstanding display which will be in the Luncheon Pavilion. The Judge Chris Cowell, ex HSC Photography teacher from Molong Central School is keen to see some wonderful entries. So don’t miss out on this great opportunity to enter your best photos, and on Show Day come and view the Photography from our local Shutterbugs.
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Molong Agshow Young Woman of the year.
Molong Show Fashion Parade A Fresh Take on Spring Fashion
This year, the newly appointed show committee is bringing a breath of fresh air with the inaugural Peter Fisher Spring Soiree Fashion Parade! The event promises to dazzle attendees with the latest spring fashions and to highlight the thriving businesses that call Molong home. Taking place at 1pm under the Golf Club pergola, the Peter Fisher Spring Soiree Fashion Parade is set to be a highlight of The Molong Show! This year's parade will feature the wonderful businesses that make up the fabric of Molong, offering a vibrant display of their latest spring fashion collections. One of the primary objectives of this fashion parade is to provide a platform for local businesses to shine. From trendy boutiques to charming stores, Molong has a wealth of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. The event aims to showcase the diversity of fashion offerings in the village, demonstrating that Molong has something for everyone when it comes to updating their wardrobe. Committee spokesperson, Kate Greenwood, expressed the motivation behind this exciting addition to the Molong Show: "Our town is filled with incredible businesses that often go unnoticed. We wanted to create an event that not only highlights their unique offerings but also encourages residents to shop locally and support small businesses. Molong's charm lies in its local flair, and we
want to celebrate that." The Peter Fisher Spring Soiree Fashion Parade promises to be a treat for people of all ages. Attendees can expect a diverse range of styles, from elegant spring dresses to casual everyday wear, reflecting the town's evolving fashion scene. Local models will grace the runway, demonstrating just how easy it is for Molong residents to embrace the spring season in style. By attending the Peter Fisher Spring Fashion Parade, you will also have the opportunity to connect with business owners, explore pop-up shops, and learn more about the local fashion scene. This event serves as a reminder that supporting local businesses not only contributes to the vitality of our local economy but also fosters a sense of community and unity. So mark your calendars for The Molong Show on Sunday 17th September, and make sure you don't miss the Peter Fisher Spring Soiree Fashion Parade at 1pm under the golf club's pergola. It’s going to be more than a fashion show it’s a celebration!
The Molong Show committee is still inviting entrants into the 2023 Molong Agshow Young Woman of the year. For further information please contact Wendy Henry at Booful Gifts and Homewares who will answer all of your questions. The aim of the competition is to find a young woman to represent our Molong community and meet other young women from rural and regional NSW. It can be a most rewarding and fun experience and a chance to showcase the wonderful youth of the Molong community.
May 14, 1968 Daily Liberal
On winning her first award, Wendy said "Girl's shouldn't be shy about a thing like this. The contest offers plenty of excitement. It's worth the effort. I met lots of new girls and new people, and made a lot of new friends." (See Wendy's photo below) Molong's Wendy Henry and owner of Booful Gifts and Homewares in Bank Street knows the opportunities and benefits that come when young women step up for the chance to win the title of the 2023 Molong Agshow Young Woman of the Year award. The winner of the 1968 Miss Dubbo Showgirl competition, Wendy (Little) the young woman from Balimore then went on to win the zone titles. She was then off to the Royal Easter Show (Sydney) where she won the sash for second prize. A huge achievement for the country girl that led to new career opportunities from 1968 - and continuing today in 2023.
Sumptuous feast
A sumptuous new feast planned for the Molong Show which will make your taste buds dance. The entrepreneurial committee chefs are planning a Southern slow roast on the spit served with slaw, corn and bread. The Southern slow is slow roast like no other and prepared with all the amazing ingredients to give its own unique flavour, so don’t miss the new food kiosk found near the main pavoilion…. Not to be missed! MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 7 September 2023
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Your Country Your Voice
Andrew GEE MP
INDEPENDENT FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE TEN MONTHS LATE AND TENS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS SHORT PART 1
interesting to see Of course it should be Ifortthatwas the Shadow Minister activated. They are the very Emergency Management party that should have done and Deputy Leader of the National Party, Senator Perin Davey, was in Molong and areas of Cabonne last week. The storms and floods hit the Cabonne Shire and Wellington on the 13th and 14th of November 2022. It’s now September 2023. That’s almost ten months later.
so!
No wonder people are cynical about the major parties.
After that dark day in November, we saw press conference after press conference, and concerned street walk after street walk by National Party members, So I ask the question, why? yet a Northern RiversWhy has it taken the Shadow level of support was never Cabinet Minister tasked with activated for our region. the opposition’s disaster As our disaster-hit residents response and recovery struggled through loss and policy almost ten months to tragedy, the NSW Nationals set foot in these disaster-hit and their Ministers dangled communities? disaster relief packages in Why didn’t the NSW front of them like a bag of National Party - which cash on a fishing pole - then Senator Davey is a member cruelly reefed it away, never of - and her NSW Ministerial delivering it. colleagues activate the same level of support the Northern Rivers received for disaster-hit areas in the Central West when they were in government, and had the chance to do so?
The NSW Nationals promised a lot and spent up big in Sydney in the lead up to the election, but they never properly funded disaster relief for the country people they say they represent.
Ironically, now that the NSW Nationals are in opposition, they think it should be activated! You can’t make this up.
Sadly, Senator Davey’s visit to our disaster-hit towns is a case of ten months late, and tens of millions of dollars short.
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TEN MONTHS LATE AND TENS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS SHORT PART 2
curious that in an article published in the CWD any gratuitous shots of smiling amid the destruction. Ibitt’slastofvery week on this issue, the paper seemed to be having a With the community, we celebrated the small glimmers a crack by suggesting that my Facebook page “has of happiness and hope that shone through during the
been sprawled with on-the-ground shots of a smiling overwhelming tragedy of that time. A letter found politician amid the debris in Molong and Eugowra”. addressed to me at the post office. A wedding dress in a parcel also found undamaged. A pet sheep called Ed who That seems like a very odd take on what happened during found his way home after his narrow escape. I then started that disaster. Let’s take it from the top. telling local stories so that our communities and the rest One of the posts the paper took issue with was a photo of the country could understand what had happened from the 14th of November of the Rapid Relief Team and and know how heroic our local residents were. I make no me. They’re a fantastic group of volunteers who had set apology for doing what I could to lift spirits and morale. up mobile catering at Molong to feed those cleaning up. I As readers of this column will appreciate, we are still met up with them after I had been helping out at the local working through the rebuilding and recovery process in (destroyed) hardware store. many different ways. Insurance knockbacks are still a huge During that meeting, and well before the devastation of issue. After community meetings in Molong and Eugowra, Eugowra had become clear, I told the Rapid Relief Team I called on the government to launch a Parliamentary that I was heading into Eugowra. We agreed that if I inquiry into what insurers have been doing in our region. I raised it in Question Time and met with the Assistant needed their help once I got there, I would call them. Treasurer to make the request. The government then I was subsequently on one of the first vehicles that agreed to do it. managed to get through the floodwaters into Eugowra (an SES Unimog) late that afternoon. When I got to the It will give the National Party comfort to know that I showground, there were scenes of utter heartbreak and have now formally been appointed to it for the inquiry’s devastation. In terms of food, I saw only a tin foil tray duration. containing the remains of some cold macaroni and what I stand by the work that I did in our disaster-hit communities, was left of a block of chocolate. With nightfall upon us, and also every word of my criticisms of the National Party that was it. No food. Power out. and their lack-lustre response to the disaster, including The phones were down but I managed to get a call their failure to activate Northern Rivers-level support through to the Rapid Relief Team and asked them to when they had the chance. I’m not afraid to call it out. bring everything they had. They were overstretched, but They were never told to stay away from the region but to as I left Eugowra late that night with the SES, the Rapid come in at an appropriate time without doing the usual Relief Team came in through the waters and fed around 60 meaningless press conferences. Their leaders showed up people (possibly more) at the showground with food they almost a year later. had pre-prepared. I make no apology for having that photo The National Party is making up excuses for their lack of with those Rapid Relief Team heroes at Molong that day. action. Early the next day I was back in Eugowra again, assisting Had enough of the major political parties? You’re not the RFS search for community members who’d lost their alone my friend! lives and for the next week hosed out mud, sewer, and chemicals from people’s homes. Every afternoon I posted The residents of our area know who’s been in there a video update of what was happening. There were never supporting them and who hasn’t been.
SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH FLOOD INSURANCE IN AUSTRALIA
he stories of our disaster-hit residents, eager to pick themselves up and fight on after the storms and floods, only to face cruel insurance companies, must be heard. From long delays in claims processing to widespread knockbacks, it has taken a massive toll on our region. Change needs to come from this. That’s why I called for a parliamentary inquiry into the insurers’ response to these natural disasters. I got the inquiry I wanted and it’s now open for submissions.
MORE DISASTER RELIEF NEEDED his week in Parliament, I moved a motion T calling on the state and federal governments to activate the full suite of disaster assistance to our flood and fire ravaged communities.
Ten months ago, the residents of Eugowra, Molong, Canowindra, Cudal, Manildra, Wellington and many places in between had their lives changed forever when unprecedented storms unleashed horrifying amounts of water across our region. Ten months on, and the hurt, pain and sense of loss is just as raw.
We have still not received the same level of support that the Northern Rivers has been given. This vital support for our region needs to be rolled out without further unforgiveable delay. Our residents are being treated as second-class citizens, and this cannot be allowed to stand. To see the full speech, head to my Facebook page.
ORANGE ELECTORATE OFFICE (02) 6361 7138 @ andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au www.andrewgeemp.com.au Authorised by Andrew Gee, Suite 1/179A Anson Street Orange, NSW 2800.
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While the support from our fellow residents of the Central West and our fellow Australians around the nation has been extraordinary, unfortunately the same cannot be said about funding assistance provided by governments.
If you would like to share with the inquiry committee your experience with flood insurance in Australia in 2022, you can take an online survey via the QR code, or make a written submission by 31 October 2023.
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I'M SAYING YES!
MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 7 Septembert 2023
I’m Dr Andrew Rawson, and I’m supporting an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
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Father’s Day in Bank Street
There’s no doubt about the fun and entertainment Robbie of Molong’s Stores brings to Bank Street. Titled ‘Hatty Father’s Day’ Robbie continued the fun with a free sausage sizzle on Sunday helped along by Nathan, Pete and his friendly dog, Syd, and lots of fun loving passers by. Thank you Robbie for another great fun day at Molong Stores in Bank Street.
Dave Stojanov with his two little girls, Alize and Jamo celebrating Father’s Day at the Freemasons.
The two Johnson boys Derek and Brian enjoying lunch with family members at Kay and Philip’s Wing Hang Chinese Restaurant on Father’s Day.
Judith and Milly Bunting and family members enjoyed a pleasant Sunday roast at Kim Stojanov’s Freemasons Hotel to celebrate with their dad and favourite man, James.
Dylan Wilson enjoyed lunch with his two sons, Van and Reuben at Kim’s Freemasons Hotel.
Aerial surveys of kangaroos The Department of Planning and Environment will be counting kangaroos across central western NSW during September 2023. A helicopter will fly at 300 feet above ground, at a speed of 50 knots. This is part of an annual survey program that has been running for over 40 years.
The wandering balladeer, Tim serenading a delighted Helen and Tina at the Freemasons Father’s Day celebration. A fantastic afternoon in the sunny courtyard followed for the relaxed crowd.
We will do surveys between 7 – 17 September and in the following districts: • Canowindra • Cowra • Oberon • Lithgow • Orange
For further information including maps, showing the transect locations, call the Kangaroo Management Program on 1300 173 376.
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MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 7 September 2023
9
75 years ago 8 September 1948
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WHERE TO BUY THE 'EXPRESS' 'THE
EXPRESS' following
the
at
E.
is
sale
on
Newsagents:
GRANGER, Molong.
A.
A.
LUNGAS,
Manildra Cumnock.
HOGAN, BRUCHHAUSER,
J.
B. S. MRS. F.
Yeoval. Cudal.
A.
L. CHAPMAN, DIXON', Eugowra
W.
Kindly
place
your a3 order, restrictions neces strict limit on the of extras
newsprint sitate number
a
printed
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.
the
Despite crops
The
little
a
yield,
it
not
broken
Tlie
in amount last week,
F.A.Q.: Second
and
Talking '
the
an
.silo
said:
the
is
so is
'
proved
uis
that
offhand 'would
say. wheat
Burgess
of
ten
.the
that.
nas
SHOT
56
shot
and
of
he
had
never
of
BRIDGE OVER CREEK FROM STREET?
'
Can
district
the
The
possibility
bridge
end with
nect
Hill
of
erecting
of creek
the
over
lower
In
con
officers
to
yesterday discussed
'We
engineer)
the
from
the
Street,',
'A
brought need
Aid.
The
number
of
'We
a
also
lower idea
of
creek
to
end
of
in
viewed
i
Hill
erecting
a
connect
und
higher
...Fry
with
to
promised
'Mr.
the the
as
Mayor
this
benefit if
to
it
the
permanent
a
appointed. 'I
am'
from
brook
stated.
our
that
oi\r
to
case
soon
in
its
never
hope
some
be
the
of
Molong Orange
a
Depart
good Aid.
in
were
A
will
the
Til
few the
the
will on
bandsmen, seats
above let to
public
V
!/
in
I
VI
a
bottle
Chemists
V
at
and
Kruschen
'For in to
all
After
Floats
which
21
good
leave and
.
?
'
I
the
Post
morning any
Committee, said'
this
only
four
to
.make
Leaving
she
been
to
nf
declared
Mr.
see
every
organisation
and 'If
like
it
to
floats.,
in
is
at have
'We
a
days,
x
to Miss
is
*
he
commenced
left
for
on
the
A.
P.
Margaret for
row
X
want and
he
would
made.
said
house
wound
town
as
soon
and
enter I
a
would for
as
of we
possible.'
on
body
the-
opinion
by
placing cement
the
the
over
before Hall float want
in
barrel
he
the
stock
G, that
.death,
to to
liini
worried,'
'Mr.
'
his
which
had
by
took of gun.
be
Dr.
that wound
of Wilson
mentally
inflicto.d
soil,
in
depressed.'
which
the
L.
was
Hos hos
of
fur
advertised
to
March
Hall, 20.
Cross
until is
in
x
holidays of Smith,
and.
small
x
Sydney
in
spent Gidley
Street
x
tonight
Sydney
holidaying '
x
XX
Leaving
for
Mr.
are
holidays and
Sandra.
daughter, x
to
Mrs.
be
Reg
x
Four, from the hangars Parkes Aerodrome are at dis present being will mantled and be for transported Melbourne. re-erection drome of
a
sale
Southern
postponed
from
Mrs.
Hillan
and
under
yesterday, a couple
»
Mrs. J. Attenborougli Lane Cove.
spent
find
from himself
brother
from
Sydney
spending ?
auction
I
V
.
,
in
Back
,
depressed his
etc.,
been
is
said.
by
relieved
District
discharged
XXX
at
J
shotgun
died
are
Molong
recently
the
at. for
intends
x
examined
his
mentally
returning deceased
lias
i
j
:
find
who
been
left
important
niture, be held 1
i
been
vacation
Murray.
operation
lie
weeks.
of
?
said.
a
Miss tomor
*
1
evidence
I
dentil,
request
Thompson,
said:
'I
gunshot whilst
he
'
caused heart.
his
the
at
found and
was
the
near
'Prior
him,,
manner, in .Wilson,
and leave
will
of Murray, Murray is being Heaton's by his XXX
has and
pital where to
Dr
leaning
the
for their
Sydney.
»
annual J.
Cassell,
an
pital,
Police,
that floor, of
the
of
?
in
their
Mrs. Mr.
of
today
stage
?
McKeowen
G.
Mr.
went
the
on
gone with
and
X
leave
,(first
McKeowen
.holidays
Enjoying
Street. at Wright, Mr. Bill
see
morning
a
crows
that
B.
stantaneous,
ing,
type
life
gun
Dr.
been
in
of
own
gun
business
said. any color
Mr.
An am
the
had
procession Town the
in
to
of
Sydney
Thomas,
II.
Bank,
?
Mrs.
been
Molong
having
/'
X
has
and
Mrs.
and
Sydney holidays
did
father my the shed. It
to in
of company
lioli
*
X
Burgess
X
Mr.
Commonwealth
the
'
of
where
Neville.
Pat
?
X
Pat
?
appeared
refused
early shoot at
and
is
x
for tonight Sydney; her annual spend
plans
Miss
was nearer his heart placed it the discharging by pressing with a case lid. trigger packing 'It would be quite to discharge easy
said
possible, nominations
all
the
.meeting tonight,' he
size any to know
his which
far, float
so
enter
usually practice
Casey, John,
and
Mudgee
abode.
of
annual holidays, last night.
and
Carpenter,
that to
procession Carpenter
school
Celebration
Ken
offers
out
patch.
'T. his ,tlie a
the
tlie
morning
the
a ol:
trip.
his
Wilson.
Teddy
morning.
with her Mrs. sister, Holidaying of Betts is Mrs. Rhodes, W. Street, of with her small Orange, Patterson, daughter, Lesley.
j
procession on April
float.
take
still
the
the
Mr. like
Office
to
nre
members
has
Sp.p.rfitn.rtr
He
belonged kept
gun was
was
Sgt. Farriiigton, evidence gave 'Melrose' in
Mrs.
and
last,
sons,
W.
aoctor.
'The and
sizes
and
the
streets
for public holiday celebrations. centenary
district
all
there
for
types
all
of
worried.
be
a
—K.3.7
beer,'
here residenceyears Mr. L and; Mrs. Street, / left the district. Mr. Casey-
two
x
on
on
had
Mon earliest
of
?
several
Thursday
on
their
HEALTH' he and
next the
at
supply
#
yesterday new place
life.'
own
weeks health
now.
back
go
another
with
Stores
feeling
to go melon
are required for through Molong
three
indifferent
;
?
out
father
use
.
came
He fatality. that suggested
sup
Miss is Edna of Bathurst, Dunn, a few weeks with spending holiday Mr. Mrs. J. G. and grandparents, West of End. Weeltes,
Gov
my
milk
Thursday
left their
with
the his
be
get
Gidley OTvsey 'have
shot his
on
a
on
a
no
her
lay
to
INDIFFERENT
'IN
will
added.
witness's
and
Tracey
Jim
spoke
to prior say anything intended taking
7/
—
will to journey Sunday to participate in that Sunday city.
wishing
Farrington
last
night not
spilt workers
the we
it
she
got
it's
TOWN TALK
by
who,
Officer
brotlier-in-law, the '.o property.
V.
down, and quotas
me see
said.
he
Sunday
vacant
'If
day,
before
|
[
witnesses
body
father's
-
Medical
rierge'ant
WHERE'S MOLONG— THOSE FLOATS ?
Band on
Band
bus 10.30
his
over
crying j
16.
said
ernment
tea).
ML-/
,
health
that
Gef
in
pos
as
gatekeeper
have but
?
lie
'1
millions.
I
of al
class.'
expected
he
the
I
would
week,
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,
purified.
is
with
the of
the where
February
week
'
would
Railway
interview,'
of
cup
be
are
MOLONG BAND FOR ORANGE
National Library of Australia
10
rate
all
Euchareena
sympathetic,
'lit
hopeful
result.
said
have
time
over-subscribed,'
said.
said
Fry
great ment
here
second
from
'They
the
with over
put
authorities
the
sible,'
been
George
This
for
closed
we
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
K
SA L T ©
.been
said.
George
the
'and
Mr.
the
Hotel
breweries
the this
(
?
was
i
Thursday.
,on
said.
Had
'
?
only
were
now
'Express':
on
been
Thursday, for ply
Giving Boardman,
a
KRUSCHEN
centres.
Street the
have
quotas
Mr. time, will be at
the
results
by
will
Telegraph
».
,
the
and
,
the
over
has
?
he per cent.,' said, advance subscriptions
ran
the
she
idea when be again
no
beer
added.
of
the
and
two of
cover
kept and
up
Kruschen
dose
to
bodily
are
regular
course
have
'Cudal
1
bridge
very
was
complete. Tone
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.
Road. 'Mr.
normal,
the
the
daily
received.
'I
has
he
inquest
There
WORKS
proven
small
a
(enough morning bloodstream
sixpence the First— Second
Col
interviewing subscriptions,'
I
from
site,
a
ready ing
j
were
the including overhead pedestrian subway.
an or
this
£3/2/6 |
j
(the'
relief
a
said.
proposals
forward,
for
bridge,
Fry
crossing
have of
Satis in the
Kruschen
I
Loan
Mr. released
centres.
subscriber
'Interest
j
i
of
district
£2,000. £2,000. £1,700. Cumnock, £1,000.
dropped
night's
Mr.
Tilbroolc
SUBWAY'
value
—
Organiser,
morning
Cudal, i
last
morning.
with
possibility level
present 'A
KRUSCHEN tests
Eugowra,
a
the Aid. J. special meeting, Mayor, A. Tilbroolc, with other. said, together lie had three met aldermen, railway
Bank
£15,700
Security
HOW Clinical fold
Manildra,
Road
by Molong
I
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
They are: Molong, £9,000.
the
to
Euchareena
statement
a
a
from
Street
the
investigated yesterday Railway and Engineer Council. Municipal was
it
draught
it
at
day
told
took
26,
Wednes
in drawing Hogan Mr.
advised
been
that or
while
each.
Jones, we
left
to
wheat
functions this
have
An
bags.
expected
month?
next
Loans
until
a
week,
a
hour
an
E. Y.
'Since
February
of hours each the couple day with and of exception Monday, Wednesday when it rationed out was yesterday, an hour, a of to quarter daily. 'We are now completely out,'
and
circumstances,
quota,'
over
of
Mrs.
?
De's said:
Mr. G. the Orange Coroner, morn at Thompson, Molong this Mr. A. A. on the death of ing at on 16, Boardman, February
153,000
those
raise
Fifth
opens
George, for quotas
selling
made
my
At Molong
Sons,
about in
V
the
for
will
Mr.
February
wine
,
that
are
Western
I
for
quarter
a
beer
Hotel,
on
out
run
had
available,'
stack,
and
have I on
?
FOR FIFTH SECURITY LOAN
which
'
brewery
yield. had been
the
been normal
not but
bottled
and they could. they 58,000 bags
at
have since.
Under
Licensee
week.
in
'
the
to
beer
-of
for
beer
of
to the feel beginning the strike in breweries.
are
due to
out
on
when
morning,
Freemasons out
CORONIAL INQUIRY ON PINECLIFFE FATALITY
CAN DISTRICT RAISE £15,700?
COUNCIL'S CONFERENCE WITH RAILWAY OFFICER
him
homestead so
wheat
?
HILL
'
day,
been
been
known this
the
said.
said, what
Myors
H.
F.
wheat
said they agents taking bagged
another
ties
I
of
seen
the
average wheat
they,
night, received
estimated
is
The continue about
get
is
falls
BAD' ever
yet
available.
ran
and
26, spirits
'
last
morning.
this
It
,
so
before,
rain
added.
gathering
to been
agents,
the said
liad
bushels
continuous
of
shortage
has has out.
run
not be
advance
from a gleaned it agents, ap bags' to the acre
the
down,
'only
Up
had I
wheat,
sprung had never
he
have
we
lot
were
AND
SPRUNG' of
said Burgess before. type
'jsut much
eitheTj'
SO when
six the
is
Ilogan,
would
and
farmers about about
has
It
again
'We
have not certainly Mr. bad, Burgess '
so
in
beer-drinkers
of the
hotel beer
it
Interviewed
resulted
Rheumatism
but
bad,
frequent have
I just I
ripen. rust information
of
knocked
sec
about
go
said.
WHEAT
Speaking
Mr.
the
fall
to
that been
Molong One
men
remember
not had
harvest
stacks.
shows
sprung.
paddocks
the
in
NEVER think
rain
From number pears A
would...
grade
Mr. 'ALL
ib.,'
that
really
said.
which
?'ears.
'I md '
and
was
with
don't
the
seen
at
or
several
this,
on
could
the
has
silos
shot
'RUST
started
which
suffered
they
other
could
confirmation
no
obtained
said
bigger
wheat yards
the
'
the
in
of it
left
worse
much
wheat.
rust
before, year
in
'I
have
we
grade
and
earlier, nine out
sown
best
still
ting rain.
'
season
rain
that
stored
of
the
Although be when
t
or
it
although
best,
wheat
percentage
'None
silos
that
Railway Mofflngrecord. biggest on
at
effects
?
believed
is
are
bushels
the
either
the
'All'
bushels. 162,309 bushels. 111,973 Express' reporter Mr. Ted Bur; agent, '
second the
to
the
of
which
'
days.
in
are
?
It stacks
wheat
Molong
460,000
few
a
a
first
much due
than
within
silos,
is:
the wheat just :auglit ;he stage. flowering 'Late wheat this nore
about
bushels.
Sprung:
to
morning, This
'
iad
is
record.
any
36,563 Grade:
Shot ;lii's
jess,
That
disease,
yield
bushels 450,000 more is expected. is one understood,
than
more
and
stacks,
;losed
rust
to
finishes
stripping
Already,
BIGGEST WHEAT STACKS ON RECORD ?
RUST DISEASE
heavy
expected
are
when
MOLONG FEELS EFFECT OF BEER SHORTAGE
Yield
Molong Harvest May 460,000 Bushels DESPITE HEAVY
those
1
will,
|
shortly.
it
at
buildings,
The
with
for earmarked is expected,
the other be
aero-
1
exception purposes,
disposed'
of
.
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-page16143742
MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 7 September 2023
REG’S BENCH An Irishman walks into a railway station and presents himself at the ticket counter. “I'd like a return ticket,” he says. “Where to?” “To here!” says the Irishman. Billy stops Paddy in Dublin and asks for the quickest way to Cork. Paddy says, “Are you on foot or in the car?” Billy says, “In the car.” Paddy says, “That's the quickest way.” A young Irish boy said to his grandfather, “Make a frog noise for me, Grandad.” “No, son, I don't feel like making a frog noise right now.” “Oh please, Grandad, make a frog noise.” “No, I don't want to.” “Oh please, Grandad, make a frog noise.” “Why is it so important to you that I make a frog noise?” “Mum says when you croak we can have this house.” An Irish priest is driving down to New York and gets stopped for speeding. The state trooper smells alcohol on the priest's breath and then sees an empty wine bottle on the floor of the car. He says, “Sir, have you been drinking?” “Just water,” says the priest.
The trooper says, “Then why do I smell wine?” The priest looks at the bottle and says, “Good Lord! He's done it again!” Two Irishmen looking for work see a sign that reads TREE FELLERS WANTED. “Oh, now, look at that,” said Paddy. “What a pity there's only de two of us!” Father Murphy walks into a pub in Donegal, and says to the first man he meets, “Do you want to go to heaven?” The man said, “I do Father.” The priest said, “Then stand over there against the wall.” Then the priest asked the second man, “Do you want to got to heaven?” “Certainly, Father,” was the man's reply. “Then stand over there against the wall,” said the priest. Then Father Murphy walked up to O'Toole and said, “Do you want to go to heaven?” O'Toole said, “No, I don't Father.” The priest said, “I don't believe this. You mean to tell me that when you die, you don't want to go to heaven?” O'Toole said, “Oh, when I die, yes. I thought you were getting a group together to go right now.”
ACROSS 1 Unit of power (4) 3 Female child (8) 9 Fishing vessel (7) 10 Inflexible (5) 11 Incite (3,2) 12 Brief period of rain (6) 14 Red Indian warriors (6) 16 Piece of sculpture (6) 19 Cuban leader since 1959 (6) 21 Stand-offish (5) 24 Stay in bed longer (3,2) 25 Breastbone (7) 26 Organism that lives on another (8) 27 Necessity (4) DOWN 1 Yorkshire racecourse (8) 2 Nasal tone (5) 4 To the opposite side (6) 5 Zest, relish (5) 6 Cut into three parts (7) 7 Floating platform (4)
8 Fair-haired (6) 13 Scented (8) 15 Non-professional (7) 17 London's river (6) 18 English county (6)
20 Melodies (5) 22 Light weight (5) 23 Cut with shears (4)
feathers dry (3,4) 3 Some frolic or fun on a Greek island (5) 4 Revolver for an artist? (6) 6 Extremely tough line for cast (5) 7 Be joining teams in addition (7) 10 Caught with too much insurance (5) 13 Remote crewmen on Egypt's borders (7)
14 Plant some massed geraniums (5) 16 Musical effect that's a lot more fluttery? (7) 17 Adult getting cheeky again (6) 19 At home a gym is unsuitable (5) 21 Animal deliberately enclosed (5) 22 Divided Croatian city (5)
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1 Fruit crop as it could be (8) 5 Try to use a bayonet? (4) 8 Underground root, primarily? (5) 9 Discs that may be broken? (7) 11 Obtain professional medical treatment (7) 12 Victor and Oscar get married, having made a solemn promise (5) 13 Frank makes a house a home (6) 15 Sailor held back by soldiers gets free (6) 18 Diana dressed as a nymph? (5) 20 Animals the queen worries about (7) 23 Cat sees bats about one in the morning (7) 24 Charge about right for fish (5) 25 Small bird seen by old Balkan leader (4) 26 Kid almost gets yob to relax (5,3)
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1 Team leader entering a competition to misbehave (3,2) 2 Difficulty getting
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CABLE/ PIPE LOCATIONS TREES LOPPED / REMOVED TRENCHING / YARDS CLEANED PHONES / CABLES REPAIRED PHONE / TV EXTENSIONS ANY TIME ANY WHERE
NOW CLEANING CHIMNEYS Avoid a fire ! Call Lenny Punch
M: 0481 119 039 T: 63 668 108
LIC. No 323812C
FUNERAL SERVICES
PACKAGING
6361 7777 6362 3751
PUMPS + ELECTRICAL
MOVING HOUSE OR OFFICE?
NORMAN J PENHALL FUNERALS Serving the Molong District PROVIDING 24 HOUR 7 DAYS SENSITIVE, DIGNIFIED & PROFESSIONAL CARE WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST PRE-PAID AND PRE-ARRANGED FUNERAL SPECIALISTS, RESPECTING ALL DENOMINATIONS email: mail@penhallfunerals.com.au
Book Boxes | Tea Chests Bubble Wrap | Glass Jars Packing Tape
ALL YOUR PACKAGING NEEDS! Come and see us at 1 Wellington Street, Molong
OUR FAMILY CARING FOR YOUR FAMILY
AFDA
PLUMBING
Or phone us on 02 6366 8100
ROOFING
we’ll pinpoint your problem
0408 031 829 (02) 6366 9010 e: javelin@telcomail.com.au
TRANSPORT
B-Double Livestock, Hay & General Freight Matt Knott
0428 986 164 knotttransport@gmail.com WATER BORES
OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE OVER 50 YEARS EXPERIENCE FULLY LICENCED & INSURED
Whether it’s day or night, early or late, we’ve got you covered for all your plumbing needs.
Servicing Molong and surrounds
CALL SHANE 0475 862 669
TREE SERVICES
Country Tree Services Garry Livingstone
• Arborist • Tree Felling • Trimming • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured • 30 years experience
0408 655 811 WELDING
CALL BRYAN OR CLIVE NOW ON
WELDING & FABRICATION FIXED & MOBILE PLANT MAINTENANCE MOBILE WELDING SERVICE
PROMPT, PROFESSIONAL & RELIABLE SERVICE
0409 041 659 email: srdwelding@bigpond.com
6366 5220
MARKS MOWING
Servicing Molong & districts for 40 years
• Mowing & lawn care • Weed spraying • Mini excavation work, trenching • Post hole digging • Yard cleanups • Pressure cleaning • Handyman Services • Painting
Your local plumber is back!
Lic No. 160917C
• Domestic • Rural • Commercial
WINLOCK Plumbing & Roofing
Javelinplumbing
Licensed Plumber, Drainer, Gasfitter Servicing
GARDEN
Specialising • Roofi inngall • Septic Tanks roofing Specialising in:
• Hot Water
Servicing & Exchange Available 5 days/week
• General Plumbing Lic No 82435C Available 5 days / week
Lic No 82435C
Ph Gus
0427 270 084
& Home Repairs
Residential / Small Acreage
Locally owned & operated fully insured Pensioner Discounts Available
0467 604 470
SMASH REPAIRS
Molong
Smash Repairs Quality Smash Repairs
• Insurance & Private Work • All vehicle makes & models • Custom work and paint
• Hotrods/Restoration/Vintage vehicles • Motor bikes/boats and all marine vessels
Ph: 6366 8208
(m)0468 962 162
14 Enterprise Place Molong NSW 2866 info@molongsmashrepairs.com.au
PEST CONTROL
Sam & Jacqui Duncan
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PHONE: 02 0448 231 180 • Email: molongex@bigpond.net.au
CLASSIFIEDS
CHURCH NOTICES
UNITING CHURCH
PHONE: 0448 231 180 • Email: molongex@bigpond.net.au
POSITIONS VACANT
PUBLIC NOTICES
DEATH & FUNERAL WHITE, William Robert “Bob”
OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE SUPERVISOR MOLONG
THE ROLE Before, After and Vacation Care Cabonne Council has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person, who would love to work with primary school-aged children to join the Children’s Services team. The role offers regular split shifts from 7am-9am and 2.30-6pm daily and vacation care from 7am-6pm throughout the school holidays. You will be working as part of a team that is led by a supportive and proactive leadership team. You will be provided with support and training in line with Council’s values to learn the role and ensure our workers are resilient, adaptive and are able to perform to Council and community expectations. APPLY NOW www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au Contact Stacy Whiley - 6392 3230
Garage Sale Saturday 10th September Not before 8.30 am 12 Riddell Street Molong
Cumnock Markets
at the Crossroads Park (next to Playground, main street)
SATURDAY
16 September 9 am to 12 noon
Home-made cakes, jams, chutneys, Honey, Plants & lots of local market treasures
PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE TELSTRA MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT:
412 Packham Dr Molong NSW 2866 https://www.rfnsa.com.au/2866001/ • Remove six existing panel antennas at a height 20m. • Remove four existing omni antennas from the heights 16.55m and 23.45m respectively. • Install eight new panel antennas each of lengths 2.53m at the height 20m. • Recover the existing triangular head frame at the height 20m. • Install a new square head frame at a height 20.7m. • Ancillary works involves replacing of the existing sign on site and other associated works. The purpose of this installation is to improve the 3G/4G services and to introduce 5G. The proposal is to improve Telstra’s mobile phone network. Telstra regards the proposed installations as Low Impact Facilities under the Telecommunications (Low Impact Facilities) Determination 2018 (“The Determination”) based on the descriptions above. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Ash Mathulla, 0467953938 community. consult@downergroup.com by COB Thursday 21st September 2023. Telstra Limited A.C.N: 051 775 556 Downer EDI Engineering Limited A.B.N 660 575 935 03 Molong Fishing Club Inc P.O. Box 54 Molong 2866. molongfishingclub@hotmail.com.au ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Molong Fishing Club Inc will be held on Saturday, 16th September, 2023 at the Freemasons Hotel, Bank Street, Molong at 12.00 Noon AGENDA 1. Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting. 2. Apologies. 3. President’s report. 4 Treasurers report. 5. Election of Board of Directors consisting of: President; Vice president, (2): Senior and Junior, Honorary secretary; Honorary Treasurer; Six (6) Committee members. To consider any notice of motion it must be presented in writing to the secretary not less than 21 days prior to the Annual General Meeting. NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE Nominations are invited for the offices listed above and must be confined to ordinary financial members. Nomination forms must be signed by two (2) financial members and accompanied by the written consent of the candidate. Nominations
MAG Molong Markets Long Weekend October Monday 2nd
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Passed away 1st September 2023, aged 74 years. Of “Triganown” Molong. Beloved husband and soulmate of Chris. Loved father and father-in-law of Sarah and Steve. Much loved Pa and buddy of Oliver and Harriet. Son of Bill and Rene (both deceased) and special son of Clare (deceased). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Janet and Brian (deceased), Irene and John, Allen (deceased) and Sheryle, Trish (deceased), Peter and Kerry, Annie, foster brother Gary, Cecily (deceased), Bob (deceased), Tony (deceased), Dot, Barry (deceased), Di and Kevin, Tim and Pete and their families.
10 September
No Service 63 668 218
“Keep on keeping on” The family and friends of Bob are kindly invited to attend a Graveside Funeral Service at the Molong Cemetery on Friday 8th September 2023 commencing at 10.30am. 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
Remembering Bobby White
We give thanks for the life of one of Molong’s long-time resident’s - Bob White. A country bloke loved by all Bob was a popular townsperson, shearer, farmer and family man loved by the White and Lidster families and those who worked alongside him and knew him throughout his life. Now resting peacefully after a long illness - the love and thoughts of Molong and District communities we send to Chris, Sarah and family on their loss. May Bob rest in the eternal sunsets of peace and freedom
MOLONG COMMUNITY CHURCH Australian Christian Churches Contact Ps Deon Stapelberg Ph 0498 659 703 For meeting details
Anglican Parish of Cudal-Molong St John’s Molong Every Sunday 10.00am
Communion with Kids Church - If available (Cnr of Edward & Bank Sts, Molong)
St James’ Cudal 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month 3.00pm
Communion with Kids Chat (Corner of Wall & Toogong Streets, Cudal)
Tomato Plants
for early planters now available from Rozzi’s Railway Gatekeepers Cottage - Watson Street entrance Beefsteak, Oxhearts, Roma Rouge de Marmande plus Capsicum Mini Bell Red; Eggplant Patio Baby; Iceberg lettuce Plus garden and pot pretties Alyssum, Calendula, Dianthus, Seaside Daisy, Petunias, Bacopa’s, Osteospermum, Primula, Ranunculus, Succulents. Please phone first, 0490734650
St Luke’s Manildra 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month 10.00am
Communion with Kids Chat (Packham Dr, Manildra opposite Old Orange Rd)
St Alban’s Toogong 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month 3.00pm
Communion with Kids Chat (Forbes Street, Toogong - top end)
Claim the date – 2023
Send your 2023 dates to molongexpress@bigpond.net.au
September 14 Molong Men’s Shed meets 12 Molong Probus meeting Cudal Show 9-10 September 2023. 15-18 Eugowra Show 16 Cumnock Markets 17 Molong Show 22-23 Canowindra Show October 2 Long Weekend MAG Molong Markets 5 Molong Men’s Shed meet (Annual General Meeting) 10 Molong Probus meeting 26-28 Aust. National Field Days Orange November 2 Molong Men’s Shed meets 14 Molong Probus meeting December
Molong Golf by the Ghost Walker A good roll up of sixteen players (plus Bell) for golf at the Royal Molong Golf Course on Sunday on what was a great morning weather wise for golf. Bell hasn’t been having a hit the last few weeks because she reckons we have had an even number of players so she has been the golf cart driver and scorer for Stubba’s group. It was good to see Woody, Scotty and Wilson having a hit with us and Trevor “Choppers” Lamb brought his son Daniel out for a hit as well. Daniel, when he hits a good shot it definitely goes a long way. Because of all the nice things I write about Mick Philpott I was partnered with him on Sunday in a two person ambrose. He got a quick lesson off Choppers before we hit off but unfortunately he forgot to put into practice what he was told. He did hit some good shots including a long drive up the middle of the fairway off the tee on the sixth. There are sometimes though when he strikes the ball I think Mick has been reincarnated from the caveman era when those cavemen used wooden clubs to bash rocks. Mick and I must have pushed Choppers and Daniel because they were the winners. I think they were three under par after three holes but then we brought them back a bit to our standard. Troy Warner decided to bring his golf cart out to golf on Sunday but the only trouble was he left his golf sticks at home. Just as well he was out at the course early because he had time to go home and get them. Mark Oates managed to come out for a hit on Sunday. It’s been a while due to him being unwell so it was good to see him having a hit.
Sport JUNIOR SOCCER Both sides played some amazing football, using each side of the field and letting the ball do all the work. With some great attacking and some great defense we went into half time at nil all. Starting the second half where left off, it took an amazing ball from Arlo (that he placed behind the defence) and a lightening quick Abbigail to run onto it and hit it first time into the bottom corner, it was just what the crowd ordered. Great team work from both teams, it was OAGS who scored next to level the scores once again. A goal kick was retrieved
by OAGS in the dying seconds to score the last goal to finish it 2-1. Outstanding efforts from everyone. The Galah’s have been playing some most impressive football over the last handful of weeks, and really gelling as a team. For his claim head at the back and some impressive saves as keeper, Jacob Oste was our player of the week. Keep up the great work Galahs, and lets finish this season with a bang. Coach Wade.
Arthur Weir and Archie Chrystall were this weeks medal winners for the U12 Magpies.
Al Evans was quiet on Sunday maybe because he said he can be mentioned in the golf notes without actually being there but it turns out he had a good reason for being absent the previous Sunday. Cumnock Open Tournament is on this Sunday and I think a few Molong players will be venturing out to play in it. However, golf will still be happening at Molong as usual, 8.30am for 9am for anyone who wants to have a game.
CROQUET NEWS
On Saturday last 14 members enjoyed a game of croquet at the Molong Bowling Club, it was a lovely sunny day and it is so good to be able to get out and have some fun and some laughs whilst getting some exercise. Anyone who would like a game are always very welcome to come along at 2 o'clock on a Saturday.
U6 Condors, Ike Chrystall and Henry Haynes, both had a great game and received a medal each for their outstanding effort.
It’s your club!
22-24 RIDDELL ST MOLONG P: 6366 8105 e:admin@molongrsl.com.au
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
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‘Bullen Basin’ 4166 Freemantle Road, Bathurst NSW I Mixed Farming and Lifestyle Introducing ‘Bullen Basin,’ a remarkable 2,226* acre property nestled in the Central Tablelands, offering a perfect blend of mixed grazing and natural beauty. Located just 45 minutes away from both Bathurst and Orange, and approximately 3.5 hours from Sydney, this property provides easy access to city conveniences while still offering an escape into nature. • Perfectly situated home site with stunning valley and mountain views near the main road entrance • Permanent spring feeding into Bullen Bullen creek which runs through the property • 23 paddocks, 14 dams and high-capacity bore providing 1,800 L/hr • All-weather direct road access and well-grated trails throughout the farm • Excellent stock proof fencing and large livestock yards for both sheep and cattle, with surrounding holding yards & internal laneways • Brilliant mix of Native, Phalaris, Rye, and Sub clover grasses
Auction Friday 15th September, 10:30am Venue 152 William St, Bathurst Hedley Eccleston 0447 715 829 Ben Redfern 0457 770 062 eldersem.com.au * Approx.
4 Bundella Close, Molong, NSW I Fantastic Business Opportunity Awaits An ideal opportunity to purchase 793*sqm of land complete with a 264*sqm shed with an adjoining residence/office space. Apart from the large lettable floor area and the office space the key feature of this land and shed space is the fact that it is not situated in the Molong Flood Zone. • Mezzanine level, wrapping around the shed providing extra storage or workspace. • 3 Separate rooms/office, 1 complete with plumbing and A/C. • 4 off-street, car spaces at the front • Renovated kitchen area with dishwasher and large pantry • 4.2-meter Electric Roller door with awning • Mezzanine storage with load rated flooring and forklift access to the Mezzanine
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Auction Friday 15th September, 10:30am Venue 152 William St, Bathurst Ben Redfern 0457 770 062 Hedley Eccleston 0447 715 829 eldersem.com.au * Approx.