Linton News May 2026

LINTON NEWS

May

2026

Linton Celebrates a Century: Betty Grigg Turning 100

A much-loved former resident and community contributor of Linton, Betty Grigg will celebrate her 100th birthday this month, marking a remarkable milestone and a life rich in resilience, family, and community spirit.

Born on 19 May 1926 to Irene (“Rene”) and Archibald Forbes, Betty’s life began under difficult circumstances Tragically, her mother passed away from tuberculosis just three weeks after her birth, never having the chance to meet her daughter. Before her passing, Rene requested that if her baby were a girl, she be named Elizabeth Joan, to be known as Betty - a wish that was lovingly honoured

Betty was one of four children, though one brother died before she was born and her remaining brothers were raised by other family members. Betty herself was not expected to survive infancy and was at risk of becoming a ward of the state Instead, she was taken in by a family friend, Bessie Gallagher, a single woman aged 48, who raised Betty with the support of her sister-in-law in Redan. Life in those early years was modest. The home in Lonsdale Street had no electricity or modern conveniences, and money was scarce. Despite this, Betty often reflects that she was raised with something far more valuable: love and care

After leaving school, Betty began working as a telephonist In 1948, she came to Linton to relieve at the local telephone exchange, a move that would shape the rest of her life. It was here she met her future husband, Eugene Grigg The couple married in 1950 and built their family home in Clyde Street, where they established deep roots in the community.

Together, Betty and Eugene raised eight children, with their first six arriving within just six years a testament to Betty’s strength and dedication as a mother Today, her family has grown to include 21 grandchildren and an impressive 41 greatgrandchildren.

Betty was also a valued member of the local community and is remembered as an inaugural member of the Linton Progress Association, contributing to the development and spirit of the town she called home for so many years

Following Eugene’s passing in 1996, Betty remained in Linton until 2006, when she moved to a retirement village in Delacombe, where she continues to reside

To celebrate her extraordinary century, family and friends are invited to an afternoon tea in her honour at the Sebastopol Bowling Club on Sunday 17 May, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. All who knew Betty are warmly welcomed to attend and share in celebrating her remarkable life.

The family kindly requests no presents or flowersyour presence is the greatest gift of all.

A century of life, love, and community, Linton salutes Betty Grigg.

President’s Report

Hi Folks,

Sorry, but not much from me this month as family has taken precedence over everything else.

Thank you to Beverley Harris for organising the ANZAC Service at Linton’s beautiful Avenue of Honour, and to Chris Grigg for conducting the service It was lovely to see so many people return to The Hub afterwards for a cuppa and a chat. Thank you to everyone who attended on the day.

On a personal note, a big thank you also to all those who sent messages, texts, and calls of support over the past couple of weeks It was very much appreciated

A reminder that the AGM of the Linton & District Progress Association will be held at 7:00pm on Tuesday, 19 May at The Hub.

Margaret Jenkie

President, Linton & District Progress Association

Linton & District Progress Association Seeks Members for Committee Roles

Linton & District Progress Association is seeking members for committee roles This is a chance to share ideas, have your voice heard, and connect with others who care about our town You don’t need experience or to have all the answers - this is a collaborative, supportive group where people learn and work together Everyone has something valuable to contribute - big or small

LDPA members are invited to nominate for the following committee roles:

~ President/Chairperson

~ Vice President

~ Secretary

~ Treasurer

~ Social Media Coordinator (new)

~ General committee members

Nominations close 9 May 2026 and will be announced at the AGM on Tuesday, 19 May.

Whether you’re new to the area or a long-time local, your perspective matters. Nominate yourself or someone else (with their consent), using the form on the second last page in this newsletter

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Linton & District Progress Association

President: Margaret Jenkie

Vice President: Gillian Fraser

Secretary: Halina Sztynda

Treasurer: Scott McMahon

Email: linton progress@gmail com

Linton Clean Up Day Returns This May

It’s on again weather permitting! The popular Linton Clean Up Day is set to return on Saturday 2 May, following the success of last October’s community effort.

Organised by the Linton & District Progress Association, the initiative has now become a twice-yearly event, taking place in both autumn and spring. The day offers locals a chance to come together, lend a hand, and help keep Linton looking its best

Participants are welcome to join in at any time between 10:00am and 2:00pm, with no formal schedule just roll up when you can and contribute where you feel it’s needed most. Volunteers can work independently, tidying streets, gardens, or public spaces around town.

Those planning to take part are encouraged to bring gardening gloves, any tools they may wish to use, and even plants if they have some to spare The Linton & District Progress Association will supply additional plants, potting mix, mulch, and rubbish bags to support the day’s efforts.

To keep everyone fuelled, the local pub will once again provide a barbecue lunch, adding a social touch to the day’s activities.

With community spirit at its heart, Linton Clean Up Day is a great opportunity to make a visible difference so come along, get involved, and help keep the town looking its finest. For further information, contact Gillian on 0404 376 384

EV Charger for Linton by Gillian Fraser

The ball has started rolling towards getting a fast electric vehicle (EV) charger installed in Linton, although at this stage, it seems that ball still has a long way to travel

Electric vehicle ownership in Australia continues to grow rapidly, with more drivers making the switch as fuel prices rise, more models become available, and purchase prices slowly become more competitive As a result, the public charging network is expanding across both metropolitan and regional areas, making EV travel more practical than ever before.

With that in mind, I recently began looking into what would be involved in bringing a fast EV charger to Linton. After speaking with a number of locals, it was suggested that the car park opposite the Takeaway, where the mobile library currently parks, could be an ideal location.

The idea is simple: travellers passing through Linton could stop to charge their vehicles, buy a coffee or meal from the Takeaway, and take a few minutes to discover what our town has to offer. A planned visitor information board beside the charger will highlight local businesses, upcoming events, community groups and the self-guided historical audio tours

What quickly became clear, however, is that installing a fast charger is neither simple nor inexpensive

The cost of installation can range from $100,000 to $150,000, and charging companies such as Chargefox and Evie Networks have strict requirements before they will consider a site

Some of the main factors they assess include:

Strategic location

Providers focus on towns located on major travel routes, particularly highways linking larger centres or regional tourist destinations. Filling gaps between existing chargers is often more important than the size of the local population.

Traffic and EV demand

They examine how many vehicles pass through an area and whether enough EV drivers would use the charger to make it viable.

Power supply

Fast chargers require substantial electrical infrastructure, including a strong nearby grid connection If major upgrades to transformers or

cabling are needed, costs can quickly become prohibitive

Suitable host site

Most chargers are installed in partnership with a host site such as a service station, shopping precinct, supermarket or council-owned land

Halina Sztynda and I recently met with Peter Ridsdale, Coordinator of Economic Development at Golden Plains Shire Council, who has considerable knowledge in this area. While Council would be supportive of the idea, Peter explained that the final decision always rests with the charging provider.

Funding Opportunities

Peter believes that securing external funding, such as through Squadron Energy’s community investment program, could improve Linton’s chances of attracting a charger.

A fast charger could help encourage travellers to stop in town rather than simply passing through, giving local businesses greater exposure and boosting visitor interest in Linton

However, applying for funding would require approvals from multiple agencies, including VicRoads and Council, as well as a significant amount of work from the grant applicant Even with grant support, charging providers would still need to be satisfied that the site would generate enough use to justify installation, maintenance and electricity costs

What Happens Next?

At this stage, the proposal has at least been put on the table, and Peter is already in discussions with one of the fast charger providers.

There is still a long road ahead, but the conversation has begun, and that is an important first step.

I will keep the community updated as things progress

New Café Set to Open in Linton

Exciting news for locals, with Linton set to welcome a new café at 57 Sussex Street in the coming months.

Bridget and James, the owners and residents of the property, are preparing to begin works on what will become “The Bank House” café Despite there being no objections to the plans, and quick planning and building approvals from the Council, Bridget and James have had to navigate what they describe as a substantial amount of red tape, which has held up the project until now

The build is expected to take between four and six months. Like many projects at present, the timeline and cost may depend in part on global conditions, with Bridget and James hopeful that international factors won’t lead to significant increases in building material prices

Once complete, the café will offer a simple but appealing menu, including pastries, rolls, pies, brunch and lunch options, along with coffee and

tea. While there won’t be a full kitchen on site, the focus will be on quality, convenience, and a welcoming atmosphere.

The indoor space will accommodate around 25 patrons, complemented by a covered outdoor deck area for additional seating Opening days and hours will initially follow a flexible “test-and-see” approach as the new business finds its rhythm

Bridget brings a strong background in graphic design across corporate and retail sectors and has already begun developing an impressive website for the café (www.bankhousecafe.com.au). The site reflects the couple’s vision of creating an inviting and inclusive community space, with a focus on friendly service and connection.

The café is ideally set to open in spring, with updates to be shared as construction progresses

Locals can look forward to a fresh new meeting place in the heart of town another welcome addition to Linton’s growing community spirit

Emergency Planning Workshop

On 18 April, a Community Emergency Planning Workshop, facilitated by The Six C’s Emergency Management Specialists, took place at the Linton Bowls Club.

This follow-up session to the Household Emergency Planning Presentation in March was poorly attended however, those who did show up worked through the process of developing an initial emergency plan specifically for Linton. It is important to recognise that this will be a living document that continues to evolve as new ideas emerge and community needs change.

The group began by identifying the main risks our town faces, including grass and bushfire, power outages, severe storms, and periods of extreme heat or cold, and then turned those discussions into practical short, medium and long-term actions It was also encouraging to learn that funding opportunities exist to help turn those ideas into reality.

One of the key outcomes was the proposal to establish a local Emergency Planning Group, made up of community volunteers, to help implement the plan, seek funding, and continue refining it over time.

Some of the ideas included: upgrading the Linton Community Hub with a generator, large screen TV, satellite Wi-Fi and emergency supplies so it can act as a refuge during outages or extreme weather exploring a secondary back-up refuge at the Linton Recreation Reserve applying for funding for first aid training and chainsaw safety training for residents sharing regular emergency preparedness information via the Linton News and the town’s Facebook page creating a welcome pack for new residents with emergency contacts and preparedness information helping residents learn how to use the VicEmergency app identifying vulnerable residents who may need additional support investigating rural property numbering similar to systems introduced in nearby communities

This initial plan gives the community a strong starting point, and people appreciated that the process was collaborative rather than top-down.

The session highlighted gaps in what resources and systems we may need to better support people during those events.

It was felt that the Linton community can feel more confident knowing that emergency planning is now something local people are actively involved in shaping.

There is now a pathway for residents to contribute ideas and for those ideas to be turned into practical improvements with the support of funding Most importantly, the process strengthens the sense of care and connection that already exists in Linton.

Linton is a very connected community where people genuinely look out for one another Linton has never been a place where it is “everyone for themselves,” and this planning process reflects that community spirit.

LINTON & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Report for May 2026

Launch of our historic audio tours of Linton

On Sunday 26 April, Linton celebrated the launch of its new self-guided audio tours, inviting locals and visitors alike to experience the town’s rich history in an engaging new way.

The event took place in the Community Hub and drew an enthusiastic crowd in perfect autumn weather Following opening remarks from Jill Wheeler and Deputy Mayor Emma Robbins, attendees were guided through downloading and using the Guidemate app, which hosts the tours

Participants then set off along Sussex Street to complete a 10-question quiz, with all answers found within Tour 1. The friendly competition added an extra layer of excitement, with prizes awarded to the first participants to return with all correct answers. Generous contributions from local businesses, including Linton Takeaway, Railway Hotel, Clare Bear Sweets, and Linton Emporium, helped make the day even more memorable

It was a pleasure to see participants fully immersed in the experience, walking up and down the length of Sussex Street, listening, learning, and connecting with Linton’s past The enthusiasm and positive feedback from the community were overwhelming By the time many had completed the tour, curious visitors to Linton had already begun trying it for themselves encouraged by the staff at the Linton Emporium.

For those who missed the launch, it’s not too late to join in. Posters around town and flyers at Linton’s businesses and accommodation provide simple instructions on how to access the tours using your smartphone or tablet YOu can also access the poster on page 20

We hope you enjoy discovering Linton’s history in this interactive way, and we warmly welcome your feedback

Continued on next page

LINTON & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Report for May 2026

ANZAC Day commemoration

ANZAC Day was commemorated by a large attendance at the site of the WW1 memorial in our Avenue of Honour One of our members, Gordon Edwards, provided two WW2 military vehicles and flags to add to the solemn atmosphere of the occasion. Our member Chris Grigg read the Ode, and a minute’s silence was observed. Afterwards the crowd enjoyed ANZAC biscuits and morning tea at The Hub.

See our From the Past article on the next page that explains how the Avenue came to be

Family History Information Resources at LDHS

As mentioned in last month’s report, our Historical Society holds a variety of resources that can be used in family history research. These include birth, death and marriage lists, church records, school records, written histories, maps and plans that show names of early landholders, personal recollections and reminiscences, and a large collection of historic photographs.

If you are interested in exploring your Linton history, and would like some assistance, we would be pleased to help you You can pop in on one of our Open Days on the third Sunday of the month and check out our resources for no charge Or if you would like us to research your family history for you, we ask for a research fee of $30.00. Get in touch with us via emailenquiries@lintonhistory.com

Open days

Our next Open Day for 2026 will be on Sunday 14 June 2-5pm, at the Resource Centre, 69 Sussex St There will be no Open Day on 10 May as it is Mother’s Day, and our mothers will (hopefully) be celebrating!

Find us on:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lintonhistory Website - www.lintonhistory.org.au

E-Mail - enquiries@lintonhistory org au

LINTON & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

FROM THE PAST

This Avenue of Honour was the idea of a group of Linton people in February 1918, that is, nine months before the end of the First World War. Its purpose was ‘to commemorate Linton’s contribution to the Australian Imperial Forces’ who were fighting in the First World War in Europe at that time. The purpose of the avenue was also to encourage more local men to enlist with the promise that their names would be remembered forever on plaques attached to the trees.

There were lots of other avenues planted at this time in the district, notably in Ballarat, which in 1918 had planted 4000 trees.

Originally this avenue consisted of 100 alternating oaks and elms It was decided to place a soldier’s name on each tree for each of the Linton men who had enlisted

Why in Denison St?

In 1918, this was like the main street in Linton because here was the entrance to the railway station, and in those days that was the main form of transport into and out of the town Hardly anyone had cars Later, when cars took over as the main form of transport, the area around the station faded in importance

Local people did all the work of buying and planting the trees for free People donated money to buy trees, or for tree-guards

There were several working bees to cut the wood for the guards, and to dig the holes and plant the trees in May, June & July 1918. They had stalls selling things and afternoon tea, a concert at night and someone even wrote a funny poem about the planting of the avenue, listing the names of all the local people involved!

By this time, Linton had lost 13 men killed in action or who had died in service in the war. The bodies of the men who died during the war were never brought home to Australia – their families just never saw their loved ones again. They didn’t have a funeral or a grave to which they could go and remember their son, brother or husband. This was very hard for them. The trees in the Avenue of Honour therefore became important memorials for these families

Over the years, some of the trees died, and at some stage (no one can now remember exactly when) all the elm trees and the name plaques were removed

Today, 44 oaks and 4 elms remain When the railway closed to passenger trains in 1976, the avenue became just a leafy country lane, and the story behind its planting faded from memory

In 2008, the Linton Historical Society erected a monument listing the names of all the men who were commemorated in the Avenue

LINTON AND DISTRICT CRAFT GROUP

First up is this lovely vintage caravan quilt by Raelene Made for a vintage caravan show raffle. Some lucky person will have to wait to win this as the show has been postponed

Craft Group recently celebrated Monika’s birthday in style

To round off the month here are a couple of quilts made by Margaret.

The Linton & District Craft Group meets every Thursday at the Linton Community Hub, from 10 am until 3 pm. New members or curious visitors always welcome to pop in, have a cuppa and see what everyone is working on.

GOLDBRUSH PAINTERS

Several members of our group have entered their work in the inaugural Tiny Arts Inverleigh Exhibition that will run for three days from Friday 15 until Sunday 17 May at the Inverleigh Community Hall. The event will showcase miniature art in all its forms The exhibition will bring together artists from across Victoria and offer audiences an immersive and surprising experience.

It was another good turnout at The Well in Smythesdale on Tuesday 21 April, where a Conversational Brunch was held to celebrate the arrival of the Golden Spaces 2025 Summer Exhibition which is now on display for the next three months. A lot of great ideas, techniques and knowledge were shared amongst the attendees

Due to the current geopolitical instability and economic situation, it has been decided that the ‘Sip and Sell’ art event at the Linton Railway Hotel will be rescheduled to a date later in the year

LINTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

Term 2!

It has been wonderful to get back into routines and begin Term 2 Our contribution for May is by Year 4 student, Eljay Eljay recaps a project we worked on during Term 1 with local artist Lyn Lambeth.

All About the Linton Primary School Pterosaurs

When we made it…

We made it every Thursday for four weeks, (the last four weeks of term 1 before camp).

Why we made it…

We made it to put on show and for an art project for the students

How we made it…

We made it with wire, metal and sheep bones (also with a lot of help from Lyn)

How did we feel when making it…

Lenny - liked doing it and it made him feel calm

Lokee - “it made me feel calm and I really liked doing it”

Keeley - she liked doing it and it was fun to put the hands on the wings

Callum - he felt good and liked building the rib cage

Felicie - she felt very calm when doing it

The last thing is thank you to Lyn for making it with us!

By Eljay

You can find the Pterosaur sculpture in the tree above our cow (near the small green sheds)

If anyone in the community wants a tour or to get involved in our school – please don’t hesitate to come in for a chat.

Appreciation

I appreciate being active – kicking the footy and playing tag with students in the brilliant weather we have had lately

Stuart Robinson Principal

Linton Primary School

stuart robinson@education vic gov au

CARNGHAM LINTON FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB

The Carngham Linton Football Netball Club has commenced the 2026 Central Highlands League season with competitive matches against Rokewood Corindhap, Skipton and Springbank during April

The Linton Recreation Reserve was in magnificent condition for the club’s first home game in ideal weather conditions against Skipton in Round 2 The club also celebrated the 50 Anniversary of the 1976 Senior and Under-16 football premiership wins with a reunion in the social rooms

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Daryl Fenton was in attendance, donating his 1976 Under-16 Club Best and Fairest trophy back to the club This was then known as the Doug Isaac Perpetual Trophy and the award continued for many years Doug played in the Under 16 premier team of 1972 and was later tragically killed in a car accident at the age of 17 in 1973 Daryl’s feelings for the Carngham Linton Football Netball Club and the meaning of the trophy were so evident in his words when giving the trophy back to the club.

Doug Isaac’s sister Jane who is married to Willem Verdoorn (1976 Under 16 Coach) was there for the presentation.The CLFNC committee have decided to continue Doug Isaac’s legacy by naming the Under 15 trophy for Best and Fairest the Doug Isaac Perpetual Trophy.

The club was also proud to announce that it has named the Under 18 Best & Fairest medal after Club Life Member and Hall of Fame Inductee, Hans Verdoorn Coming up from the club’s juniors, Hans played in the club’s first senior match in 1969 and won the Senior Club Best and Fairest in 1973, 1977, 1978 and 1979, as well as Western Plains League B&F (the Brunn Trophy) in 1977 and 1979 He coached the club in 1976 and 1977 to two grand finals and a premiership

He joined Buninyong for two seasons and won the 1980 CHFL Best and Fairest before returning to

Carngham Linton and playing in the 1983 senior premiership. He played 151 Senior games with the club After finishing playing he has continued his involvement at the club With Michael Doolan

he coached the Under 16’s for six years from 2000 to 2006 winning five premierships He is on the Linton Recreation Reserve committee for the club and responsible for the line marking of ground amongst other things

The club commemorated the ANZAC Day weekend the following weekend with specially designed jumpers and dresses worn by the senior football and A grade netball teams away against Springbank in Round 3

We are always encouraging more parents, members and supporters to get involved and assist in the many jobs required on game day If you think you would like to help but are unsure of what is required, club members will be more than happy to train you. To join the playing group or adopt a volunteer role at the club, the following committee members can be contacted for assistance:-

Football Director: Melissa Scoble 0458 001 944

Junior Football Director: Simon Brearley 0419 738 260

Netball Director: Ally Clack 0400 250 053

Linton Pickleball – New Players Welcome!

Linton Pickleball is regularly attracting around 10 players, with a mix of experienced players and beginners We’d love to welcome a couple more players so we can get three courts going! If you’re interested in having a go, come down to the stadium at the oval on Mondays at 10:00am. We’re an inclusive and friendly group, both on and off the court, and often head to the takeaway for a coffee after our game.

All equipment is supplied just bring your sandshoes Enquiries: Jenny – 0427 447 416, or simply turn up on the day

PUZZLE PAGE

Crossword

Codeword

Each letter in the puzzle is represented by a number 1-26 Can you crack the code and solve the crossword?

Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once Three letters are already in place to get you started

Solutions on page 26

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COMMUNITY GROUPS AND SERVICES

Coffee, Cake ‘n Chat

Join us at the Hub (former Shire Offices)

Tuesday mornings - 10.00am

$3 for bottomless coffee and cake

Sponsored by the Linton & District Progress Association

Linton Community Hub Management Inc

President: Daryll Lees

Treasurer: Jennifer Cromarty

Secretary: Janet Pathe

NB: Any correspondence can be sent to the Secretary via Janet Pathe jtpathe@gmail.com

COMMUNITY GROUPS AND SERVICES

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Golden Woady Senior Citizens

President: Doreen Ringin 5344 7474

Linton Cemetery Trust

Secretary: Karen Ronan 0492 986 759 lintoncemetery@gmail com

Linton Fire Brigade Duty Officer: 5344 7384

Linton Historical Society

President: Jill Wheeler 0439 895 939

Linton & District Men’s Shed President: Hank Tigges Secretary: Daryll Lees lintonmensshed@gmail com 0447 390 556

Linton & District Progress Association lintonprogress@gmail.com

Linton & District Craft Group

Contact: Anne Turner turner.tribe@bigpond.com 0429 449 290

Linton Community Hub Management Inc

Janet Pathe jtpathe@gmail com

Linton Play Reading Group

David Clarke: 0447 310 565

Snake Valley CERT

Secretary/Team Leader: Simon Matthews 0411 274 623

SPORT AND RECREATION

Carngham Linton Football Netball Club

Secretary: Michael O’Beirne 0409 950 752

Linton Cricket Club

Aaron Kerr

Jim Munro 0457 894 066

Linton and District Bowling Club

President:

Craig Grenfell, 0409 956 326

Secretary: Eugene Grigg, 0429 620 406

Treasurer: Kevin Offer, 0407 528 270

Linton Recreation Reserve

Kirk McDonald 0408 843 964 Kirkmcdonald91@gmail.com

Pickleball

Jenny Stuart: 0427 447 416

OTHER

Emergency Relief Pantry

Open 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Thursday to Sunday

Daryll 0447 390 556

Goldbrush Painters

Daryl Davis 0474 070 792

Breaze Energy Solutions

Simon Reid 03 4309 4027

Country Fire Authority

Community Safety 5329 5515

Haddon and District

Community House 5342 7050 haddonlearning.org.au

Rick Bushell manager@haddonlearning org au

Wildlife Carer

Liz Howard 0490 390 146

Snake Valley Astronomical Society and Observatory

825 Linton-Carngham Road, Snake Valley 0418 425 207 https://snakevalleyobservatory .weebly.com

WHAT’S ON IN MAY

NOMINATION

3. Rule 51 of the Association’s rules -

1. Prior to the election of each position, the Chairperson must call for nominations to fill the position

2. An eligible member of the Association may –a nominate himself or herself – see Form A below; or b with the member’s consent, be nominated by another member: see Form B below

A member who is nominated for a position and fails to be elected to that position may be nominated for any other position for which an election is yet to be held

I, ________________________________________ wish to nominate for the position of __________________________________________ for the 2026-2027 year.

Signed __________________________________________

As an eligible member I, _______________________________ wish to nominate _____________________________________ for the position of __________________________ for the 2026 - 2027 year.

Signed ____________________________________________ [nominator]

Signed ____________________________________________ [nominee]

1. Place this form in an envelope and seal the envelope

2. Address the envelope to “Ron Arthur – Returning Officer LDPA”

3. Deliver it to the Linton Takeaway

Nominations must be received by 9 May 2026.

If more than one person is nominated for a role, a ballot must be held. This election must be by secret ballot.

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