Loddon Herald 9 November 2023

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Wedderburn’s Zach Derks runs the gauntlet of fun at Inglewood Alive. LH PHOTO

A MONTH of celebrations in Loddon communities has been crowned with a spectacular finale when more than 3000 thronged the streets of Inglewood on Sunday. Crowds were in position along Brooke Street well before the official 10am start time for Inglewood Alive. The one-day street festival was back after four years and brought visitors from across the Loddon Shire and other parts of country Victoria. The festival came after a huge month that saw a massive crowd at the 135th Boort Show, the Whole Loddon Love flood recovery music tour and the firstever Loddon Valley Arts Trail headlining events in local communities. Inglewood Alive had fun and sun shining on the festival’s first presentation by the town’s development and tourism committee. Secretary Pauline Wellman said there was a sense of “fantastic excitement that we pulled it off”. “There was so much preparation behind the scenes ... the people came,” she said. Family groups meandered through displays of cars, local award-winning produce, crafts and creations and activities. St Mary’s Primary School cooked up more than 30kg of potatoes - they were sold out by midday. Luke Sofi travelled from Shepparton with his bubble gun stall, refilling his morning sales as customers returned well into the afternoon.

“The bubbles are adding a lot of atmosphere to the day,” he said. When youngsters weren’t dodging bubbles, they were running the gauntlet in the amusement arcade, trying to stay firm on inflated rubber cushions as friends swung balls from the side in attempts to have them fall. Queues were constant at food vans where the local Flavours of Loddon vendors made their debut and shops along Brooke Street. “It was hard to get a cup of coffee at the cafes ... they were serving non-stop all day,” Pauline said. “And the antique and craft stalls had people streaming in and out all day, too.” Organisers have immediately started planning for Inglewood Alive 2024, meeting on Monday night for an early debrief. “We’re all looking back though on the amazing month of activities not only in Inglewood but right across the shire and the support events have received from Loddon Shire - a real investment in attracting people to our towns and hopefully, encouraging them to come back again,” Pauline said. “We’ve got Inglewood Alive vendors already booking in again for next year.” The Melbourne Cup long weekend also brought people into other local towns. Caravan parks at Bridgewater, Boort and Wedderburn were at capacity with the Bridgewater park alone booking in 110 vans last Friday.

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Portia Canfield (left) and Molly Bingley purchase Remembrance Day poppies from Di Robertson in Wedderburn. LH PHOTO

Poppies of remembrance

COMMEMORATIVE services will be held in Loddon communities on Saturday for Remembrance Day. Services at Boort, Inglewood and Wedderburn will be timed for a minute’s silence at 11am, the 105th anniversary of the Armistice that saw an end to the battles of World War One. A new flagpole has been installed at the Rheola memorial where the Australian flag will be lowered to half-mast. Members and supporters of RSL sub-branches in local communities have been selling the traditional red poppy badges

Marj Potter and Glenn Hudson outside supermarkets for the past week with local veterans encouraging people to wear their poppy on Remembrance Day. Sellers will also be on the job again ahead of the short but sol-

emn services on Saturday. Wedderburn’s service in the RSL memorial garden will start at 10.45am while Inglewood residents will pause at the Grant Street memorial. Boort veterans and residents will gather at the RSL memorial wall at 10.40am. Money raised by the poppy appeal is used by RSL sub-branches to assist in their welfare work with veterans. “Remembrance Day is when we acknowledge those who died while serving in wars, conflicts and peace keeping operations,” said Boort president Paul Haw.

A $2 million modernisation project at Tarnagulla Primary School is nearing completion. Students last week started using the new basketball court after earlier resuming lessons in the senior classroom. An open day is planned for early next year to showcase the school’s new facilities.

FRRR grants EAST Loddon Foodshare has been given $15,699 by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal for equipment and food supplies over the next 12 months. In other latest FRRR grants, Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House has received $13,900 to develop a communication kit.

Fundraising trivia EAST Loddon Lions Club raised more than $800 for Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Foundation at a trivia night on Saturday.

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Can scheme clanger

THE State Government’s container deposit scheme has had a rocky stocky start in the Loddon Shire.

Inglewood IGA has walked away from being an over-thecounter return centre where containers can be cashed in for a 10-cent refund. “What initially sounded like a simple idea is just not suitable for a retail food premises,” said owner Peter Moore. “There would have been dangers and hazards for staff receiving and sorting containers and the fact was for the amount of effort, there would have been little return.” Mr Moore told the scheme’s north zone contractor Visy it had withdrawn from being a refund depot. Businesses are to receive six cents for every eligible container returned. Stores receiving 1000 containers a week will receive $60 but are responsible for container storage and recording refund transactions. Wedderburn Hardware and Boort’s Lakeside Cafe are the other two deposit points in the Loddon Shire. The Loddon Herald was unable to contact Wedderburn Hardware although it is understood customers are required to bring only cleaned and sorted containers for refund. Visy was contacted for comment on the withdrawal of Inglewood IGA from the scheme. A spokesperson said: “We have no comment to make.”

IN BRIEF Morning farm fire UNITS from three fire brigades attended a fire at Fernihurst on Tuesday morning that destroyed two ‘tiny homes’ on the property. Brigades received the call soon after 5am. Two nearby ‘tiny homes’ also used for storage were saved.

Beware scammers RESIDENTS in the Durham Ox district have urged people to be aware of potential scammers after two men allegedly approach a farmer with the offer of asphalting a driveway.

Mosquito warning LODDON Mallee Public Health Unit wants residents to prepare for mosquito season through Japanese Encephalitis vaccination and reducing the risk of getting bitten. Loddon Shire residents are eligible for the JE vaccination.

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Loddon Pony Club is among local groups hoping to raise extra cash through the container deposit scheme. Rachel Taylor was encouraging the crowd at Sunday’s Inglewood Alive to donate cans and bottles to the club. LH PHOTO

Calder road safety ‘top of list’ ROADS and Road Safety Minister Melissa Horne has been asked to act on Calder Highway safety in Inglewood and Wedderburn. Ripon MP Martha Haylett raised resident concerns in State Parliament. Ms Haylett’s speech to Parliament comes 10 months after the Inglewood community and the Loddon Herald started a community campaign for a lower 40kmh speed limit in Brooke Street. And Wedderburn’s Cheryl Fowler earlier this year collected 620 signatures on a petition for pedestrian lights in the town. Both road safety initiatives have been named priorities by Loddon Shire for Calder Highway Improvement Committee advocacy. “Roads are the number one issue in Ripon, and constituents contact me regularly regarding inconsistent speed limits

in our country towns,” Ms Haylett told Parliament. “Recently locals in Inglewood and Wedderburn have banded together to call for action to improve safety along the Calder Highway in each community. “In Inglewood, Peter Moore and the Inglewood Development and Tourism Committee are calling for a speed reduction to 40kmh along Brooke Street, as accidents and near misses are all too common. And in Wedderburn, Cheryl Fowler and over 620 locals have signed a petition calling for a speed reduction along the High Street stretch of the Calder Highway, as residents struggled to cross the busy road to access the pharmacy and post office. “Trucks and other vehicles race through both towns in the Loddon Shire, and locals want speed limits reduced to improve safety for all ages.”

THE future of firewood collection is under threat, the Member for Northern Victoria Region Gaelle Broad has told State Parliament. Ms Broad she was concerned that the amount of available firewood would be drastically reduced following the Labor State Government’s decision to shut down the native timber industry and commercial firewood licences finishing on December 31.

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Winery toasts top gong BLACK Wallaby Wines has taken out the top Daylesford Wine Show Award. Dave and Jayne Lawson last weekend collected the Julian West trophy for best winerywinemaker producing less than 25 tonnes a year. Success at the major boutique wine show also included a gold medal for the Bridgewater winery’s 2021 pinot noir, pipped by half a point for the class trophy. The Julian West trophy recognised the consistent quality of Black Wallaby wines in show sections this year. “Dave is innovative and passionate about his craft and takes great pride in growing the best quality fruit he can, then producing this into beautiful, elegant wines for the world to enjoy,” said Jayne. Dave said the Daylesford show attracted high quality entries from smaller wineries across VIctoria. It is not the first time Black Wallaby has been among major trophies. In the 2020, Black Wallaby Wines won the top gold medal, best shiraz of show and best red wine of show. Chair of judges at the 2023 show was Rutherglen winemaker Lilian Carter who has a focus on sustainability and success for small and medium sized producers and growing markets in Australia and Asia.

Patchy falls across region MORE than two thirds of the region’s October rainfall was recorded in one day as Loddon towns had another month of below-average falls. Only Mincha and West Prairie bucked the trend - Mincha recording 45.2 for the month compared with an October average of 36.7mm while there was 62.3mm at West Prairie. At Inglewood, 28.8mm was tipped from the gauge in October compared with an average of 43mm while Wedderburn had 33.6mm with the highest daily fall of 22.4mm on October 4. Dunolly recorded 33mm compared with the monthly average of 46.9mm while Charlton had 30.2 compared with the October average of 39.4mm. Falls on October 4 in the region ranged between 20mm and 56mm

Tree back after ‘checking views’

Black Wallaby’s Jayne and Dave Lawson collect major awards at the weekend.

THE missing lemoniscus tree is back as a sentry at Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House. Days after the potted tree went missing, house co-ordinator Kim Bennett said she received an anonymous phone call. “Sure enough, we found the tree looking a little ragged out near Abattoir Road looking towards Pyramid Hill,” she said. “We guess the tree wanted a better view of our hill. We don’t know why it was moved but at least the tree is now back.”

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Socio-economic test removal a rural risk

FEDERAL Government legislation would remove the socioeconomic test from Murray Basin Plan action and risk local communities. Murray River Group of Council’s chair Rob Amos delivered the blunt message to a Parliamentary hearing in Canberra last week. Cr Amos, representing councils including Loddon Shire, said: “The reintroduction of water buybacks would cause significant negative socio-economic impacts on industries, economies and communities. He told the inquiry into the Water Amendment (Restoring Our Rivers) Bill 2023 that proposed changes under the Bill were inconsistent with the Water Act 2007 and the 2012 Murray Darling Basin Plan to which the Commonwealth and all Basin states agreed. “A key objective of the Water Act is ‘to promote the use and management of the Basin water resources in a way that optimises economic, social and environmental outcomes’,” he said. “However, the new Water Amendment Bill seeks to remove the socio-economic impact test from the Basin Plan implementation. “Independent research and our previous experience show that water buybacks cause massive job losses, business closure and a

breakdown of the social fabric of communities. “So, to remove the socio-economic impact test from the Basin Plan is like sticking your head in the sand and ignoring what the data and community is telling you about what happens in reality.” Cr Amos labelled the Bill unAustralian’ because it was in opposition to what the Australian Government was supposed to stand for. “In his 2022 federal election victory speech, incoming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared two key principles upon which his government would be led – ‘no-one left behind’ and ‘noone held back’. “Now, in 2023, we find ourselves with a Bill that undermines the Prime Minister’s promise to the Australian people. “There is no doubt that hardworking Australians and their families will lose out if this Bill becomes legislation. “That’s why the Murray River Group of Councils is urging all Australian parliamentarians to look beyond water recovery targets only and apply a triplebottom-line (social, economic and environmental impacts) lens when considering how they vote on the upcoming Bill. “To do otherwise, would be contrary to Prime Minister Al-

banese’s 2022 promise to the Australian people and out of step with the Aussie spirit of ‘a fair go for all’.” Cr Amos said it was unfortunate that the public hearings were not held in towns where local communities could have voiced their concerns and given their own evidence to the Senate committee in person. “It’s our understanding this Bill is expected to be passed into legislation before the end of the year. “However, many people and organisations giving evidence at the public hearing wanted to know why the government is in such a hurry and why the hearings are being held in Canberra and not in towns where the Senate Committee would have the opportunity to hear the lived experiences of water buybacks from people whose businesses, workers, families and communities have been impacted in the past. “In keeping with his promise to the Australian people, we urge the Prime Minister to intervene to ensure that the government gets the social, economic and environmental balance right with the Basin Plan legislation; not only to avoid a repeat of the dire consequences of the past but to ensure we can continue to thrive into the future.”

Police investigate Friday’s accident at Serpentine. LH PHOTO

Fatal crash closes road TRAFFIC was diverted around a fatal crash scene near Serpentine on Friday. Echuca-Serpentine Road was closed until mid-afternoon after the crash, near Stuart’s Road, that claimed the life of an 18-year-old Deniliquin man. Police said the utility crashed into a tree on Serpentine-Echuca Road just before 9am and the driver, the vehicle’s only occupant, died at the scene. “The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigations are ongoing,” they said. Serpentine Fire Brigade tanker had attended the crash and two units from State Emer-

gency Service’s Marong unit arrived about 11am. They placed a tarpaulin over the ute’s cabin. Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage of a man walking near the road or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppers.com. au zz Officers returning from the crash detected a vehicle travelling at 176kmh on the Loddon Valley Highway in Woodvale. The driver had his vehicle impounded at a cost of $1200 and is expected to be charged on summons.

Fire truck keys are made ‘official’ 18 months later THE keys to Inglewood Fire Brigade’s heavy tanker were formally handed over during an impromptu ceremony on Sunday. Brigade members received the new unit, one of 48 heavy tankers and two light tankers part of the State Government’s $126 million CFA Capability Funding package, in May 2022. Ripon MP Martha Haylett organised on Sunday morning for the ceremony during her visit to the town’s Inglewood Alive Festival where brigade members were part of event activities.

The heavy tanker features a multi-layered crew protection system, ensuring the vehicle can withstand fire temperatures of more than 600 degrees Celsius, helping to keep firefighters safe. Other features include electronic monitors, electric rewind hose reels and higher levels of emissions controls. “Our firefighters put their lives on the line every day for our safety and we are continuing to provide the resources and support they need to look after their safety while they protect our community,” Ms Haylett said.

SES volunteers also attended the crash site.

Safe and exhausted after mental health highway awareness walk

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REBECCA Buschmann was sunburnt and had feet covered in blisters after her 40km walk from Bridgewater to Wedderburn last week. The Wedderburn mother started her walk raising funds for the Black Dog Institute soon after 9am.

“I had a few stops along the way, determined to make sure the walk was finished,” said Rebecca. “I finally got home and into bed at 11.30pm - the feet had plenty of blisters and took a few days to recover.” Rebecca completed the solo

walk, reversing the journey taken by son Peter two years ago. “There was a lot of support and I’ve already raised more than $800 for the Black Dog Institute,” she said. “I’m hoping that my final figure will pass $1000 to help the mental health group.”

Rebeccca said she had been encouraged by the support of people met during the walk. “Some came up and told me their stories and that really helped keep the focus strong from start to finish,” she said. “I slept very well last Tuesday night.”

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Health project on track for completion ALLIED health programs are expected to be delivered from new facilities at Inglewood and Districts Health Services within weeks. Contractors are finishing renovations and extensions at the Hospital Street site under a $2.4 million project. CEO Dallas Coghill said contractors were on target to meet the original completion date. “We expect to be operating many of our allied health services from the new building in December,” he said. A gymnasium is part of the building project that will include allied health treatment rooms and a large space for rehabilitation and exercise programmes. Part of the existing building has been converted into staff accommodation that would be used by allied health students on placement at Inglewood “and assist with staff recruitment”, Mr Coghill said.

Hands of time catch up with historic clock

Dallas Coghill outside the new allied health building nearing completion. LH PHOTO

‘Termly day’ of technological learning St Mary’s Catholic Primary School hosted Bridgewater and Inglewood Primary School students last week as part of the region’s “educational termly days”. Principal Steve O’Shannessy said the day had been an excellent opportunity for students to work alongside same-aged peers within their community.

“These days are designed to engage students in specific learning areas of the curriculum, in this case, technology,” he said. “Activities included an incursion from Bendigo Discovery Centre, robotics and coding, a digital scavenger hunt, computer mechanics and more,” said Mr O’Shannessy of the day involving more than 40 students.

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THE historic Pyramid Hill town clock is being geared for a 21st century upgrade. Historical society member Trevor McIntosh is co-ordinating a town appeal to raise $7000 for new mechanisms to drive the clock. “The clock and the clock tower are pretty special ... the clock is 91 years old and in need of replacement to keep more accurate time and adjust automatically twice a year for daylight saving,” he said. Trevor said one of his jobs when an apprentice at the town co-op garage had been maintaining the clock. “Ian Bartels and Mark Lacey, when he worked at the store, also helped maintain the clock,” he said. “The clock looks exactly as it did when first installed but age has caught up - the electromagnetic pendulum mechanism needs replacement.” The clock had been manufactured by Melbourne company Igrams that still produces industrial clocks. However, Trevor said new mechanisms to keep the clock ticking would come from Sydney. “We’ve started the appeal and once the money has been raised, we’ll put in the order.”

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Eddie scarred in ‘dog attack’ EDDIE Sydor admitted he was scarred during an alleged morning dog attack that left him scarred and his pet collie Hooch dead. The Inglewood resident said he was walking Hooch along a track near the Morning Star dam about 7.30am last month. “I’d walked Hooch through there every morning ... this day we were nearing Vernon Street when two dogs came at us,” Eddie said. “A great Dane and a staffie ... the Dane bowled us over and then they both went on the attack ... I was yelling for help and got a branch to knock them away.” Eddie said the dogs had bitten the inside of his left arm and took a chunk of flesh from his stomach above his trouser belt. He said Hooch suffered worse injuries in the attack - broken legs, flesh ripped from the body and anatomy ruptured. “The injuries were so savage he later died of sepsis,” Eddie said. It was the second attack Eddie had experienced in recent months but the first time he had needed hospital treatment. “I had my arms and hands bitten while trying to get the dogs off Hooch,” he said.

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By CHRIS EARL “Friends took me to hospital in Bendigo. I was screaming, the pain was so bad,” Eddie said last weekend as he recovers from the attack described as “a pack mentality that killed Hooch”. “I have lost my dog and I want to make sure nothing like this ever happens again.” He’s concerned about the dangers to other people walking their dogs through the popular area and children who use the track on their way to school. “Kids walk through here to school. It should be a safe place,” Eddie said. “What happened to Hooch and me should not happen anywhere and I really hope people think about being responsible and caring of their dogs. The Morning Star dam area is a beautiful place to walk dogs and should stay that way.” The attack was reported to Loddon Shire. Council who last week said it was investigating a report of an alleged dog attack in the Inglewood area. “As this remains an open investigation, we are unable to provide any further comment at this time,” a council spokesperson said.

Eddie returns to the Morning Star dam track where he and Hooch (top) were allegedly attacked by two dogs. LH PHOTO

TEAMS of Transmission Company Victoria ecologists are mapping flora and fauna in the VNI West transmission line corridor. Ecologists are into the third week of research to “support the work underway to find the best location for the VNI West line with the least impact on farms, the environment and local communities”. According to TCV: “A small team of ecologists will be stopping frequently on local roads to assess, walk around and photograph the vegetation. “The site investigations will continue for several months, requiring visits to multiple locations as specialists document vegetation classifications, assess their conditions, and explore the potential presence of specific flora and fauna. “The purpose of these surveys is to understand the current conditions within the corridor.” TCV says it wants access to a small number of private properties within the draft corridor to conduct environmental field surveys for this initial phase of environmental studies. However, TCV had not responded by Tuesday to Loddon Herald inquiries on the number of properties to be accesssed.

Fire Danger Period for Loddon announced be lit in properly constructed fireplaces.

The Fire Danger Period for Loddon Shire begins at 1am on 13 November.

The use of an incinerator, chainsaw/lawn mower, welding/grinding equipment and vehicles that come in contact with vegetation and machinery with an internal combustion/heat engine are permitted provided conditions are followed.

This means that fires cannot be lit in the open air without a written permit from the CFA. Fire Danger Periods are based on local conditions and take into account fuel moisture, fuel loads, grassland curing, weather and rainfall. Barbeques and fires for cooking and warmth do not require a permit, but must

Anyone who breaches a Total Fire Ban declaration is subject to heavy legal penalties, including large fines and even imprisonment.

For more information about what you can and can’t do during the Fire Danger Period, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warningsrestrictions/can To apply for a fire permit visit https:// www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/ fire-permits/fire-permits Farmers can find legal guidelines and practical advice at cfa.vic.gov.au/planprepare/farms

Free RAT kits available for residents Loddon Shire Council is part of the Victorian Government’s Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) Program. Free RATs are now available at Wedderburn Post Office, Inglewood Post Office, Bridgewater Post Office, Boort Post Office, Pyramid Hill Post Office, Tarnagulla Post Office, Newbridge Post Office, Dingee Post Office, Mitiamo General Store and Serpentine Post Office. Everyone can get up to 2 packs of 5 RATs (10 tests) per person at a time. People with disability and their carers can get 20 free tests at a time.

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Concrete floors ticks off community shed project BOORT’S community shed used by organisations to store equipment has been upgraded with a concrete floor. The works were funded by a Loddon Shire Council grant and assistance from the town’s development committee. The shed had previously had a dirt floor. At the committee’s annual meeting, Sophia Herrington was re-elected chairperson with Jacqui Verley as vice-chairperson, secretary Wendy James and treasurer Barry Kennedy. The committee is continuing talks with Goulburn Murray Water to have the channel beside the caravan park piped. Safety along the section of channel was first raised with Goulburn Murray Water last year.

Other current projects of the committee including erecting a bird hide at Myrnong Beach, updating the Boort Community Plan, developing a “pump track” between Nolens Park and the tennis courts, safety in Godfrey Street where the road surface has been raised by maintenance over the past decade that prevents passenger access to vehicles. Residents earlier this year gathered signatures on a petition highlighting pedestrian safety issues with differences in the gutter on the north side of Godfrey Street as it is deep and dangerous. Sophie said the committee would like to see more younger members join the group “bringing new visions for Boort and the surrounding districts”.

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Development committee chairperson Sophia Herrington and members Paul Haw and Kevin Sutton inspect the completed community shed project.

Catalyst scopes environmental study CATALYST Metals has started scoping work to prepare an environmental impact statement to support its bid to build a gold exploration tunnel near Mitiamo. The company said last week that the $20 million project at Four Eagles would require the statement. Catalyst told shareholders that the work plan for the tunnel continued to be part of discussions with the Victorian Government. “To gain approval for an exploration tunnel at the Four Eagles Project, collaboration with Victorian Government’s regulation body, Earth Resources Regulation

(ERR) has continued during the quarter,” Catalyst said. “The Four Eagles Gold Project comprises numerous prospects, four of which are Boyd’s Dam, Hayanmi, Pickles and the Iris Zone. Management’s main focus at the Four Eagles Joint Venture is to gain approval to construct an access tunnel to explore underground. “No significant field activity was undertaken in the September quarter. This period is often hampered by wet weather restricting equipment access and seasonal cropping by landholders,” Catalyst said in its statement released to the ASX.

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FLOOD RECOVERY UPDATE BULLETIN HEALTH & WELLBEING SUPPORT Royal Flying Doctor Service - Flying Doctor Wellbeing - Available to those aged 18+. Call (03) 8412 0480. Rural Financial Counselling Service - free and confidential financial support - Call 1300 735 578 Mind Australia Bendigo Call 1300 286 463 or visit mindaustralia.org.au Orange Door - You have a right to be safe - Call 1800 512 359 Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) - An intake organisation for Alcohol and other Drugs, Mental health, Youth and other clinical services for the Loddon area. 1800respect - Confidential information, counselling and support service. Call 1800 737 732 Nurse on Call 24 hour caring and professional health advice 1300 60 60 24. Lifeline: 24hr crisis support and suicide prevention services: 13 11 14 or lifeline. org.au Beyond Blue Information and support for anxiety and/or depression: 1300 224 636 or beyondblue.com.au Kids Help Line 24hr phone and online counselling service for people aged 5-25: 1800 551 800 or kidshelpline.com.au Seniors Rights Victoria - Elder abuse, prevention and support - 1300 368 821 Emerging Minds Provides resources for parents, carers, and families about infant and child mental health: emergingminds.com.au Translation and Interpreter Services Provides access to phone and on-site interpreting services. Requests must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance. www.tisnational.gov.au National Relay Service Assistance making a phone call if you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impediment. Speak and listen number: 1300 555 727.

9 NOVEMBER 2023

WHAT IS THE RURAL ADDRESSING PROJECT? The Rural Addressing Project is Loddon Shire Council’s response to a review of emergency services provided during the October 2022 flood event. Some requests for assistance during the flood event were unable to be followed through as the rural address provided was unable to be located, or directed the assistance to a different location. To ensure that properties in rural areas are easy to find, Loddon Shire Council uses a standard called Rural Road Numbering for identifying properties on a rural road. This is particularly important in emergency situations when time is critical and emergency services are trying to locate your property. A rural road number is made up of an address number, road name and location. Each number is based on the distance of your property’s entrance from the start of the road. To assist emergency services in locating your property have your rural road number displayed clearly at the entrance to your property. If you are building a new home and have constructed your driveway and/or entrance to your property, contact Council on 5494 1200 and ask to speak to our GIS Officer who allocates township and rural addressing. Following this you can purchase the appropriate reflective numbers

and display them prominently at your driveway entrance.

You can also apply for a number if you have never had one before or have altered the original entrance point to your property. WHY IS RURAL ADDRESSING IMPORTANT? Many benefits come from having a Rural Road Number. Making your property easy to locate is particularly important in emergency situations when time is critical. Police, fire and ambulance services can be delayed if a property address is difficult to find. HOW DO I KNOW WHAT MY ADDRESS, RURAL ROAD NUMBER OR LOT NUMBER IS? If you are unsure what your rural road number is, or would like to have a rural road number assigned, please contact Council on (03) 5494 1200. There is no cost involved in getting access to your Rural Road Number. HOW DO I BEST DISPLAY MY RURAL ROAD NUMBER? Once you know your Rural Road Number it is best to purchase the appropriate reflective numbers and display them prominently at your driveway entrance.

Red Cross Emergency RediPlan

LOCAL SUPPORT SERVICES Community Health/Hospitals Boort District Health 3 Kiniry St, Boort P: (03) 5451 5200 Inglewood and District Health Services 3 Hospital St, Inglewood P: (03) 5431 7000 Northern District Community Health P: (03) 5451 0200 Boort Medical Centre 2 Coutts St, Boort P:(03) 5451 5200 Dingee Bush Nursing Centre 21 King St, Dingee P:(03) 5436 8309 Marong Medical Practice 8 Hospital St, Inglewood P:(03) 5438 3308 Wedderburn Health Clinic 25 Wilson St, Wedderburn P: (03) 5494 3511 Legal Services Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Service P: 1800 450 909 Neighbourhood Houses Boort Resource and Information Centre (BRIC) 119-121 Godfrey St, Boort P: (03) 5455 2716 Inglewood Community Neighbourhood House Cnr Verdon & Market St, Inglewood P: (03)5455 2716 Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House 43 Kelly St, Pyramid Hill P: (03) 5455 7129 Wedderburn Community House 24 Wilson St, Wedderburn P: (03) 5494 3489

If you wish to access the subsidy please contact Council’s Manager Community Recovery on 0499 978 145 to receive pre-approval before registering for the conference.

GRANTS FRRR - Community Led Climate Solutions The Community Led Climate Solutions grant program supports remote, rural and regional communities to act locally to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help address the impacts of climate change for positive and sustainable environmental, social and economic outcomes.

Red Cross Emergency RediPlan is an award winning and internationally recognised disaster preparedness guide, designed to assist individuals and households prepare people for emergencies. The facts relating to emergencies include:  Emergencies don’t just include major natural disasters like bushfires, earthquakes or floods. A fall in the home that results in an unexpected hospital stay, a car accident, or serious illness can also cause significant disruption and add stress to your life. You can reduce the impact of emergencies, big and small, by being prepared.  One in three Australians will experience an emergency or the threat of an emergency in their lifetime.  More than one in five families will be impacted by an insurable event in their working lives.  65 per cent of people will experience a traumatic event in their lifetimes (vehicle accident, violent assault, workplace accident).  After an emergency, more than 80 per cent of people affected will recover well without prolonged distress and without the event significantly impacting on their mental health. Contact Council’s Flood Recovery team on 5494 1200 if you would like a copy of the RediPlan booklet, or alternatively download a copy at https://www.redcross.org.au/

FRRR - Strengthening Rural Communities – Prepare & Recover SRC Prepare & Recover helps rural communities across Australia to prevent and prepare for future climate related impacts, or recover from existing disasters. Closes: 4 December 2023 FRRR - Strengthening Rural Communities – Rebuilding Regional Communities

For information on all these grants, or to apply, go to https://rb.gy/yxo13

The SRC Rebuilding Regional Communities stream supports the recovery of remote, rural and regional communities from the COVID-19 pandemic. Closes: 4 December 2023

FRR - Strengthening Rural Communities — Small & Vital

Men’s Shed Funding Program

The SRC Small and Vital program aims to give small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia an opportunity to access funding to support broad community needs. Grants up to $10,000 are available for initiatives that strengthen local people, places, and climate solutions with a preference for smaller communities (populations under 15,000).

Victorian Government Grants of up to $100,000 are available for:

Closes: 4 December 2023

For information or to apply go to: https://rb.gy/uwtd7

LODDON SHIRE SERVICES AND CONTACTS

For up-to-date information regarding flood recovery and council services:

Closes: 30 November 2023

Loddon Shire Council’s Flood Recovery team would love to hear from you and assist you through your flood recovery. Please get in touch if you would like to chat about flood recovery for you and your community. Call Mal: 0499 978 145 or Josie: 0474 911 783

 the construction of new men’s sheds, including the conversion of a building that is not a men’s shed into a men’s shed  the refurbishment, extension or upgrade of existing men’s sheds. Closes 8 December 2023

 Visit our website at www.loddon.vic.gov.au  Call our office between 8.15am-4.45pm, Monday-Friday on (03) 5494 1200; or  Go to our Facebook page facebook.com/LoddonShire/

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INGLEWOOD ALIVE - IN PICTURES

LH PHOTOS

Ernie Wallace and Oscar wander the stalls that lined Brooke Street.

Selby Brereton admires her facepainting by Lani Rose at Inglewood Alive on Sunday.

Caitlin Whitney, Spencer Whitney-Keech, Paul Doyle, Wayne and Danielle Johnson enjoy the day.

St Mary’s Primary School volunteers Suzi Birthisel and Tania Rollinson ... spuds all sold out.

Jasmine Wilkinson and Elyshia Isaac raising funds for Loddon Pony Club.

Gordon Picken and Adam Driffill were among the volunteers making Inglewood Alive happen.

Luke Sofi’s bubble machines were a hit with youngsters who flocked to Brooke Street.

Dale and Ron Nixon check out the history displays.

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RACING CONNECTIONS

Cup brings tips and frivolity LODDON communities had an added connection to Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup. The $600,000 trophy had stopped off in Boort last month as part of its international tour and had the town in the running to win $50,000 for its nominated charity, the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Vabaun from barrier three was Boort’s drawn horse. It finished a distant 14th but ahead of a sentimental tip for the area, Serpentine, who came in 19th in the 22-horse race. Tipping the Melbourne Cup winner is almost as hard as preparing a phantom call of the big race. Luke Humphreys, who has been a professional racecaller for five years and was first behind the microphone as a teenager at Wedderburn harness racing, knows first-hand the challenges of phantom calls. He was in Boort on Monday night for the trotting club’s Calcutta - an evening of raffles, sweeps and auctions tempting punters trying to predict winners. “They’re really hard to do,” said Luke as he prepared for the

big call. “I’ve even done phantom calls for (leading thoroughbred trainer) Gai Waterhouse. “You have to entertain and unlike the real race calls, this time there are no horses making the action before your eyes.” Trotting club president John Campbell said it was the second year a Calcutta evening had been held on Cup Eve by the club. “We’d been trying for a third trots meeting in the year, missed out so decided to create a social event.”

Boort Trotting Club president John Campbell and racecaller Luke Humphreys. LH PHOTO

At the Calcutta - Tom Nisbet and Nick Byrne (left) and Ray Stoman with Tim Byrne. LH PHOTO

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SHEEP AND LAMBS LAMB numbers dropped back to 17,130 head at Bendigo on Monday, down nearly 9500 on a week ago in this disrupted Melbourne Cup holiday week. Of more concern noted by buyers and agents was a big decline in quality, with hardly any heavy or even ‘neat’ trade lambs available. Even the southern lambs coming in from places like Kilmore were described as being “dissapointing’’. On the demand side one major exporter and a key domestic order didn’t operate. Prices did perform around quality. The best young lambs were firm to slightly easier, while the general run of trades in the 20-24kg cwt range often lost $5 to $10 - quality a factor. The lighter weight lambs sill received solid processing support for MK orders, while any well bred lines of small store lambs to the paddock were dearer. There was a top of $176 for a pen of export young lambs estimated at 32-34kg cwt. The next best price was $163 and there was only five sales above $150, highlighting the lack of weight across the yarding. Overall, any of the fresher conditioned young lambs above 24kg cwt were similar to slightly easier at an estimated 480c to 520c/kg cwt. The good 24-26kg lambs at $120 to $137/head. Where the market lost momentum was on the general run of trades in the 2024kg cwt category with a lot of sales from $84 to $115/head for a range of 420c to 480c/kg cwt. Light MK style lambs to processors mostly $50 to $80. Lines of small but well bred young crossbred lambs to restockers $36 to $75 to average $55/head.

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Some bigger lines of young but light Merino lambs, unshorn, came in and sold from $34 to $62/head. Demand for mutton remained dull, with bidding only lifting for a few pens of ewes which were pushed-out by restockers to reach $40 and $51. The bulk of sheep sold in a range of $15 to $35 regardless of weight. On a carcass basis heavy mutton was generally under 100c/kg cwt, with leaner trade sheep better supported at times. Market reporter: Jenny Kelly.

SUCKERS A,L,B & R McIntosh Wanalta (92) $176. Robyn Houlahan Axe Creek (8) $162. RJ & DM Johnson F/T Boort (18) $158. AL & GJ Lloyd Stuart Mill (50) $150. A Newton Avenel (68) $147. DT Leahy Tallarook (22) $144. P O’Connor Mangalore (50) $143. DJ & SL Lloyd Stuart Mill (19) $142. WL, LG & RK Boyd Pyramid Hill (64) $142. RE & SF Coatsworth Wycheproof (76) $137. Pederson & Coatsworth Wycheproof (76) $137. DL & TM Jensen Diggora (111) $136. E & Z Stone Shelbourne (21) $128. Pyalong Park Pyalong (84) $127. WF & SG Thomas Mitiamo (75) $125. JM Hiscock & Sons Pyalong (56) $120.

MERINO SUCKERS Merwin Past Moulamein (269) $79. Ettashank Past Barham (88) $62. Bradford Hills Maldon (388) $50..

CROSSBRED LAMBS JM Hiscock & Sons Pyalong (94) $124..

CROSSBRED EWES WL,LG & ARK Boyd Pyramid Hill (167) $40. Cootnite Deniliquin (12) $32. P Noonan Toolern Vale (41) $28..

MERINO EWES WF & BJ Roushe (153) $51..

Order of sales next week: Nutrien, Nevins, Elders, McKean McGegor, Nuttall. SUPPLIED BY ASSOCIATED STOCK AGENTS

EST. 1911

Bendigo Sheep & Lamb Market Report Prices for quality lambs held steady, while secondary lambs and sheep saw a decrease. Monday, November 6th 2023 - Bendigo Yarding: Lambs - 20,000 | Sheep - 4,000 $ Per Head

$ Per Kg

Trend ($ Per Head)

Heavy Suckers

125-150

4.50-5.20

-5

Trade Suckers

85-125

4.50-5.40

- 10-15

Store Lambs

40-100

1.40-1.70 (liveweight)

Firm

Heavy Sheep

20-30

0.50-0.80

- 5-6

Trade Sheep

12-22

0.80

- 3-5

8-15

0.70-1

- 3-5

Light Sheep

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Steady prices predicted GLOBAL fertiliser prices are expected to settle in 2024, despite uncertainty posed by the IsraelHamas conflict, Rabobank says in a new report. Rabobank says while the IsraelHamas conflict creates some uncertainty in the outlook for fertiliser markets, the current impact for the food and agri sectors is manageable. Report co-author farm inputs analyst Vitor Pistoia said overall, farmers around the world might feel some negative impacts. This would be due to potentially rising costs of energy and fertilisers, at the margin, as well as slightly lower import demand and prices for grains and oilseeds due to the Israel-Hamas conflict he said. “However, if the conflict spreads to the broader Middle East/North African (MENA) region, impacts on fertiliser sup-

ply – as well as grain, meat, and dairy demand – could be notable, he said. The report notes Israel is an important exporter of potash and phosphorus – in 2022 exporting six per cent of the world’s potash and eight per cent of its phosphate fertilisers. It remains to be seen how much of those trade volumes will be impacted in the coming months, Rabobank says. While the broader MENA region, the bank says, accounts for about 30 per cent of the world’s nitrogen fertiliser exports (top five exporters: Qatar, Saudi, Egypt, Oman, Algeria), more than 25 per cent of global mixed fertiliser exports (top three: Morocco, Saudi, Israel), approximately 10 per cent of potassic fertilizers (top three: Israel, Jordan, Egypt) and almost half of the phosphatic fertiliser exports (top five: Mo-

rocco, Israel, Egypt, Lebanon, Tunisia). Mr Pistoia said: “while we are still some months away from 2024 – this year has been a much calmer year for the fertiliser market – and 2023 can be seen as a transition year, even with some remnants of all the market complications from 2022”. The bank’s models indicate a recovery in global fertiliser usage in 2023, up by around three per cent, compared to the seven per cent drop in 2022. For 2024, Mr Pistoia said initial analysis suggests an increase in global fertiliser use close to five per cent. “All this aligns with our affordability index (which tracks the cost of fertiliser relative to the prices achieved for grain and oilseeds.), which shows a much higher value than a year ago,” he said.

109k tonnes received across state in week HARVEST activity was ramping up in Victoria, Graincorp said this week. The company said sites in the northern Mallee, north-east and Swan Hill regions were now underway. “Meanwhile, activity in the Wimmera and central regions of Victoria is beginning to build, with some barley and canola receivals trickling in,” it said

GRAIN Graincorp said that to provide growers with greater flexibility in their storage and marketing options, it had made a significant update to its free storage period for this year’s winter crop receivals, extending it until June 30. Receivals in Victoria last week

totalled 109,600 tonnes. Total delivery for the season to date is 121,300 tonnes. zz Boort Grain Co-op prices on Tuesday: 2023-2024 delivered site: APW MG $355. ASW $333.50. Malt spread $318. Bar 1 MG $298. Bar 2 $283. Faba 1 $380. Faba 2 $370. ISCC -NON GM canola $618. ISCC - GM canola $591. 2022-2023 prices on request.

TEMPERATURES in the high 20s and into the 30s have Loddon farmers accelerating their hay and vetch activities as new season crops quickly mature. Farmers are also whipping up dust in the quest to have quality feed off paddocks before any late spring rains. LH PHOTO

FOR LEASE BY TENDER

WEDDERBURN - 3 YEARS PLUS 2 YEAR OPTION

459 Hectares equalling 1135 Acres - To be offered in 3 allotments

Lease By Tender Korong Vale Land Both lots offered for a three-year term and negotiable for another two-year term.

Lease Commencement March 1st, 2024 Standard lease agreement in place.

Joeys is 457.39 Acres Tenders close 15th February 2024

Early Access to be negotiated prior to lease commencement March 1st, 2024.

Canfields is 263.66 Acres Tenders Close 5th December 2023

Access granted prior to lease commencement March 1st, 2024.

Contact Agent for inspection and Enquiries

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Brett@driscollag.com.au 5938 Sunraysia Hwy St. Arnaud Vic 3478

03 54951 116 - 0447 162 455

Lot 1: “Turnbulls, Jacksons & Hendersons”

Lot 3: “Hendersons” Part 2

z 203.1 Hectares/ 502 Acres in 4 paddocks. z 7 dams equalling 15 M/Litres water & access to WM pipeline. z Established pasture and strong cropping & fertiliser history. z 400 Acre arable area with established shelter belts z Fencing fair to new

z 72.85 Hectares equalling 180 Acres z 3 paddocks, 2 dams, WM Pipeline connected. z Mallee clay soil base z Excellent feed base of rye and lucerne.

Lot 2: “Thompsons, Lemons & Brandups” z 256 Hectares equalling 633 Acres z 5 paddocks, 4 dams equalling 5 M/Litres water. Catchment, WM Pipeline available. z Fencing in excellent to fair conditions z Established pasture and copping loam soil z Established shelter belts.

Improvements include: z Shearing shed- 3 stand z Excellent steel sheep yards z 5 bay machinery shed z Raised barn z Steel machinery shed 7m X 4m z Gal iron hay shed

Terms: GST & Rates will be charged on top of tender. Tender closes 1st December 2023 at 3pm.

HIGHEST OR ANY TENDER NOT NECESSARILY ACCEPTED Inspections and Further particulars - Phone: 03 5438 3041 James Nevins: 0407 302 900 * FP NEVINS DOES NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ABOVE

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Productivity needs water now and in well into future PERSPECTIVE

By CHRIS EARL

IRRIGATION is a critical input for agricultural production, and plays an important role in food security in Australia and abroad. The World Bank says irrigated agriculture represents 20 per cent of the planet’s total cultivated land and contributes 40 per cent of the total food produced worldwide. So goes the narrative from one of the water irrigation companies in the Australia, and for that matter Victorian market. According to the World Bank, irrigated agriculture is, on average, at least twice as productive per unit of land as rainfed agriculture, thereby allowing for more production intensification and crop diversity. “Given population growth and the need for food export growth in Australia, it is widely expected that the agricultural sector here will have to expand the use of irrigation over the years ahead. This will become even more important as we have now declared the first El Nino drier phase of our climate patterns since 2018,” Australian irrigation and water resources authority Andrew Heslin said this week. Mr Heslin may come from the industry that exists only because of irrigation but his words should be a poignant prod to federal Water Minister Tanya Plibersek who sadly, and some could argue irrationally, appears hellbent on long-term destroying productive use of farmland across the northern Victoria with her idealogical pursuit of water buybacks. Loddon Shire Council and other members of the Murray River Group have taken their case, and that of farmers across the region, to Canberra - pushing back against a policy formula that is further alienating rural communities. The Federal Government of Prime Minister Albanese is but just under 18 months old. The PM himself is constantly travelling the world yet has

trouble navigating maps that bring him into real rural Victoria. If Mr Albanese and Ms Plibersek could make it to northern Victoria they would learn farmers are not only concerned about water buybacks threatening their (and the national) productivity, but have the unknown impact of VNI West transmission lines on future agricultural production in the equally ideologically-driven renewable energy transmissions being hastily rammed through by the Federal and State Governments. And that’s before the usual cyclic variances of the weather having an impact on farm production and what can be supplied to supermarkets or dollars added to the nation’s economic bottom line. As we have reported in this week’s Loddon Herald, the Murray River Group tooks its message to Canberra last week. “The reintroduction of water buybacks would cause significant negative socio-economic impacts on industries, economies and communities” was the key message of chair Rob Amos at a public hearing for the Inquiry into the Water Amendment (Restoring Our Rivers) Bill 2023 in the Senate. If the current Federal Government gets things wrong and ignores the voice of country people, it won’t be the the first time that a government had worked against rural Australians in the past 50 years. Governments through the decades have used country areas for advancement of their own idealologies - social, economic - without a thought or a care that decisions diminish the strength and productivity of bush towns. But each whack at the bush, only brings country towns a step closer to standing up to any government. Water buybacks is looming AS that step waiting to be taken.

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1. Who painted the Water Lillies series of paintings?

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RADLEY of Boort has been out cracking the jokes again, all very seasonal. One really does hope he didn’t have a bout of the sneezes when erecting this week’s sign ... the force may have sent him hurtling to the ground.

12. The fin on the back of a fish is given what name?

3. The next installment of the Summer Olympic Games are to be held in which city?

13. How many sheets of A4 paper go into a standard ream?

4. In which year was the poppy first worn as a symbol of remembrance?

14. What is the first book of The Bible?

5. What type of vegetable is a drumhead? 6. A score of 40-all in tennis is called what? 7. True or false – there are 22 tiles in a standard set of dominoes.

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T’S not only sneezes that spring up in ... ah, spring. There’s also the sun sending its searing ways through bigger in the cloud cover above. Makes birthday presents easy - can’t go past a good bucket hat to keep the

H

OW many sneezes in a day is normal? According to some medical researchers, Sneezing more than once is very normal. Sometimes it just takes more for you to

15. P is the chemical symbol for which element? 16. What protein are our finger and toenails made up of? 17. What does a frugivore eat?

8. Bitter Pit is a disorder that affects which type of fruit?

18. Which martial art makes use of a bamboo sword and body armour?

9. Beethoven died in which European city?

19. Thailand was previously known by what name?

10. Whereabouts in Victoria would you find Prime Ministers Avenue?

20. Is the sciatic nerve, the longest or the shortest nerve in the human body?

Question 5 clue

ANSWERS

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EAR young Curtis may have been tempted to head off to nearby Hay Australia the other day armed with a metal detector - looking for a lost phone. He refused to say who’s phone had gone missing but talk about looking for a needle in a haystack! Now that would have had anyone sneezing the night away.

T

HE good old word association, evolution game was in full swing among a group enjoying the beautiful spring weather at the weekend. Blue liquid became rocket fuel and ended up being carpet cleaner. Not sure how it started, but sure as anything, laughter sprung out loud.

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11. In farming, what is a goad?

2. Which university is Australia’s oldest?

clear an irritant from your nose. One study found that about 95 per cent of people sneeze about four times a day. Another bit of research says the majority of people (59 per cent) sneeze on average (mean) less than once daily, while 31 per cent sneeze once or more times but less than four times a day.

head protected in summer. That’s the caring gift received last week by one famous local sporting mum. And keeping her reputation intact, the bucket hat pays perpetual homage to a certain team of premiership netballers - their trademark celebratory cuisine of donuts are front and centre on the hat. Another good thing about bucket hats at the moment? They help keep swooping magpies away from, well, other magpies.

QUESTION QUIZ

1. Claude Monet 2. University of Sydney (1850) 3. Paris 4. 1921 5. Cabbage 6. Deuce 7. False – 28 8. Apples 9. Vienna 10. Ballarat 11. A spiked stick used to guide livestock 12. Dorsal 13. 500 14. Genesis 15. Phosphorus 16. Keratin 17. Raw fruits, roots, shoots, nuts, and seeds 18. Kendo 19. Siam 20. Longest

FEATURES | OPINION AND QUIZ

ALLOWEEN seems so long ago (only just over a week). OTF wanted to see what a fun-loving lot the parents were who put together treasure hunt courses in some towns. And a very speciaL shout out to the Wedderburn ‘witches’ - members of the Country Women’s Association who ditched their scones and cakes to hand out sweet treats to youngsters. Loved their costumes too.

BRADLEY’S PUMPKIN PROJECT

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Y first pumpkin baby “Good Gourd” has started growing up. I think she maybe the most photographed and pampered pumpkin plant around. Good Gourd moved into her own bedroom, sleeping in a well tended bed that has been carefully infused with ingredients for her maximum growth. She may be a little lonely until her pumpkin siblings are big enough to move into their own beds next door. I’m looking forward to watching Good Gourd stretch her vines out, growing up to one metre per day until she covers her whole bed. Paddle on until you become the boat you were always meant to be.

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FEATURES

Bush oil by hook and crook by gum, writes Ken Arnold

Great eucy pitches

THE settlement of Simpson’s Creek, now Arnold West, is west of the Bulabul creek, some 40kms west of Bendigo. As previously written John Catto squatted on an estimated 64,000 acres of land in 1840 naming it Loddon Plains. Soon after David Arnold and his family moved from Tarnagulla, to their pre emptive right block on the west bank of the Bulabul creek at Kangderaar, now Arnold, other farmers began selecting land but it was not until 1869 that William Simpson found gold near the corner of the McIntyre-Inglewood and KingowerArnold road, now known as Coars corner, this intersection then being the Inglewood to Burlyn, now Rheola, coach route. Although the Black Horse Reef yielded gold there does not seem to have been a great amount of gold in the area as most of the remaining diggings are shallow. Although there was a hotel on the bank of Simpsons creek, near Coars corner, Hargreaves saw mill, formerly of Murphy’s Creek and Tarnagulla, was 2km downstreet on the west bank. This saw mill supplied much of the sawn timber required for the deep lead mining at Tarnagulla. The creek then flows roughly south east down under the Rheola-Arnold road and the Simpson’s Creek road before joining the Kangderaar Creek which flows on to the Bulabul Creek at Arnold. There was no township at Simpson Creek, however a butcher did sell his cuts of meat from his farm in Arnold West road. A short distance down this road, at the corner of Arnold West School road, the Simpson’s Creek state school was opened in 1877. Owing to dwindling numbers this school closed in 1953. Further north along Arnold West School Road, at the Brownbill farm, the telephone exchange could be found. At times the McKean eucalyptus distillery fielded a football team but the most successful sporting club at Arnold West was the tennis club. They played in 37 consecutive tennis grand finals, being successful at least 24 times before disbanding in 2002. Private J. H. Brownbill, of Arnold West, wrote home while on active service World War One, reporting that he had broken his bottle of McKean’s eucalyptus oil, “and I miss it very much”. William McKean, born 1843, Argyllshire, Scotland, had arrived in Victoria by 1865 as he selected a block of land north of Arnold’s Bridge on June 23, 1865 where he established a blacksmith, however he mostly resided in Newbridge where he had been a blacksmith for some time. Ann Broderick, born 1850, Ovens, daughter of Peter and Sarah Broderick, nee Harvey. After the death of Broderick, in New York, Sarah married William Brownbill. The family was living at the Liverpool Hotel, Eddington Road, Newbridge when Ann married William McKean in 1870. To them were born Ann Victoria - 1873, William 1876, Lewis Alfred - 1878, Thomas Henry - 1873 James Wallace - 1877, Herbert Archibald - 1881 and Daisy - 1892. The family had moved to Simpson’s Creek, now Arnold West, by 1877 as three of children were enrolled in time for the opening of that school. Ann McKean collected wild herbs and flowers for Hermann Emil Kugelmann, a Melbourne chemist, prior to establishing a eucalyptus factory on the bank of the Kangderaar Creek, near the junction of what was the Irishtown, now Simpson’s Creek, and Arnold-Berlin (Rheola) road

A wagon rests under trees at the old distillery in 1990. during 1890. Ann McKean registered the HELPING HAND trademark for her eucalyptus oil on September 2, 1892, it being given number 3263. The distillery was moved further north towards the source of the leaves, around 1900, where it has remained to this day. It is recorded that Ann received a licence to cut leaves on a 270 acre block of forest land on January 1, 1902. Sometime after son Herbert had regained his health he joined his mother in business between 1908 -12. They began to manufacture electric liniment (black eucalyptus oil) which was used by the footballers for their aching muscles. As the distillery provided employment for many of the local settlers they were able to form a football side who played friendly games against Arnold and Newbridge and any other locality that mustered enough for a team. Eventually ownership of the distillery was passed onto daughter Mrs. Joseph Smith who in turn passed it onto her daughter Avis Taig, born 1914 at Arnold, who married Gordon Taig, born 1912, Kingower, they settling at the junction of the Rheola - Arnold and Arnold West in 1942. It was here that their two sons Geoffrey and Peter were born. By this time Gordon had been eeking out a living cutting timber

in the forest for the Bendigo underground mines, the Victorian railways, State Electricity Commission and Post Master General. Gordon next became a wheat and wood merchant, he being joined by his sons when they left school. Towards the end of the 1950s Gordon decided he would re work some of the eucalyptus leases. I can first remember going to distillery, off the Kingower-Arnold Road, around 1960, when my parents were cutting leaves, it being a back breaking job as the small bush was cut with a sickle, bunched up into a bundle and then carried in the crook of the hook to a pile that eventually stood about a metre high by 15 metres long. The back of the axe or a long handle sledge hammer or the like was used to knock the root out of the ground. The roots were gathered and piled up where they were allowed to dry before a truck would come along and pick up the roots which were taken to local railway station where at 22 ton GJ railway truck would be loaded and sent off to a Melbourne firewood merchant, as the dry roots provide a nice hot heat on a cold winters night. Meantime the horse and dray or the same truck would come by the stack of

leaves, which would be pitch forked on and taken to the distillery. The leaves were dumped into an underground tank which held some water. When full the lid would be put on by the nearby crane. The lid would be sealed with wet clay in readiness for the leaves to be subjected to steam. The steam was produced in a boiler which was fired by the old now dry discarded leaves. The eucalyptus oil rose above the water and was decanted off into mostly 200l drums in readiness for the Melbourne market, however many of the distilleries did bottle and market their oil as did Ann Mc-Kean. There is a good range embossed bottles that one can collect from the distillers, they mostly only holding a few ounces. There is even a greater range of plain bottles that had a paper label affixed. Tony Taig, a fifth generation, took control of the business, he being helped by his mother Beverley, they trading as the Australian Eucalyptus Oil Company. Today this business offers an online service for what they proudly promote as natural cleaning products and the world’s strongest smelling eucalyptus oil. Eventually hook cutting was phased out when a forager, pulled by a tractor, cut the leaf and threw it into a portable distilling tank. When this tank was full it was dumped and hooked up to the steam thus this did away with a lot of manual work. During 1936 J. Bosisto & Co. Pty. Ltd. tried to buy the distillery. Annie McKean, died on August 25, 1928,

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DEAN ANTHONY LAUDER 7-6-1965 - 5-11-2023

Dearly loved son of Margaret and Brian. Stepson of Laurie. Loved brother of Karen, Julie, Gary (dec) and twin sister Tracey and their families. Private cremation will be followed by a memorial service (date to be notified)

Streader - Daisy Rhoda 15.6.1930 – 5.11.2023 Loving wife of Alan. Loving mother of Olive(dec), Ken and Helen, Lorraine and Alan, Bryan and Pam. Granny to Kristen, Rosemary, Andrew and Sam; Richelle, Justin, Sharnie and Chris; Skye, Kerryn and Genna; Taylah, Hannah, Jackie, Daniel; and their families, and her great grandchildren. Resting peacefully in heaven in her father’s arms. A Funeral Service for Mrs Daisy Rhoda Streader will be at the Church of Christ, Boort on Thursday 16th November 2023 commencing at 10.30am. Followed by burial at the Boort Lawn Cemetery.

WEDDERBURN PATCHWORK GROUP INC SportzRulz Australia is pleased to announce the Inglewood Community Bus is back in operation providing flexible and accessible community led solutions in response to unmet local transport needs and now available for hire. The service also includes an optional bus driver. Range of hire services include:  Hospital Patient Transportation  Private Hire  Events Transportation  Disability Support Transport (available with a wheelchair hoist  Activities and Programs that directly benefit the Community.  Leisure Centres Transport  Transport to Senior Citizens Centres  Transport to Social Support Programs  Community Outings and Day Trips AVAILABILITY Learn more about bus availability by submitting an enquiry to our email address; admin@sportzrulz.com.au or by contacting Enzo Scafati on 0457 980 243 email enzoscafati1944@gmail.com

WEDDERBURN COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS & ARTS FESTIVAL 2023 Mechanics Institute Hall, 92 High Street, Wedderburn

Friday 24th November 2023 10.30am - 7pm Saturday 25th November 2023 10am - 3pm Adult admission $5 Children free Attractions will include quilt display, handicraft exhibits, Christmas trees, photography exhibits, artwork, children’s creative exhibits, trading table, market stalls, door prize & a raffle quilt. Morning/afternoon teas & light lunches will also be available. Entries to be received at the hall Thursday 23rd November 2.00pm - 6.00pm. Stall holders most we!come. For more information, please contact lrene Finch, President (Ph. 0458 073 080) Hilary MacKay, Secretary (0409 549 433) Sponsored by

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Streader - Ivan Leslie 28.10.1930 – 3.11.2023 Loving husband of Patricia. Father and father in law to Russ and Lyn, Doug and Julie, Bill and Leanne. Granddad to Meagan and River; Brianna, Luke and Gabrielle; Katie, Stacey and Emmily; and their partners, And Great granddad of 7 great grandchildren.

Once an inquiry had been made, our staff will then contact you to discuss your booking request. Once your booking had been accepted, an invoice will be emailed to you and you need to complete and return the bus agreement. The hire fees must also be paid for your booking before the bus is picked up. COMMUNITY BUS HIRE FEES The hire fee will be $125.00 per day and the bus will be provided with a full tank of petrol. SportzRulz Australia will welcome any additional hire service ideas from the Community.

A Funeral Service for Mr Ivan Leslie Streader will be at the Church of Christ, Boort on Tuesday 14th November 2023 commencing at 10.30 am.

Special Meeting A Special Meeting of the Loddon Shire Council will be held in the Loddon Shire Council Chambers, Peters Street Wedderburn, on Tuesday 14 November 2023, commencing at 3.00pm. The purpose of the Special meeting is to elect the Mayor of the Loddon Shire for 2023/24.

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Dingee Bush Nursing Centre extends an invitation to join us for our

Centenary Celebrations and Annual General Meeting When: Sunday 19th November 2023 Venue: Dingee Bush Nursing Centre Time: 2.00pm

Followed by burial at the Boort Lawn Cemetery.

LODDON HERALD CHRISTMAS GIFT FEATURE - DECEMBER 7

Board director opportunities at Boort District Health

To obtain the link and up-to-date details visit Council’s website at www.loddon. vic.gov.au/Our-Council/Council/CouncilMeetings

Enjoy an afternoon of Centenary Celebrations, Refreshments & Afternoon Tea, Live Music, Centenary Souvenir, Dingee’s Best Recipe Book 2nd Edition, Annual General Meeting RSVP for catering by November 15: (03) 5436 8309 or admin@dbnc.com.au Geoff Thomas Board President

Kylie Smith & Heather Gale Centre Managers

The Minister for Health, the Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time director positions at Boort District Health. The positions start on 1 July 2024 and appointments are for two to three years. These positions provide an exciting opportunity for Victorians to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities. Applicants are selected for their capabilities, including personal and professional attributes, experience, knowledge, and skills that contribute to the strategic leadership and oversight of health care for the Victorian community. The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring boards reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. Applications are welcomed from people of all ages, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, intersex and queer people. Safe and high quality healthcare for all Victorians is a priority of the Victorian Government. Applicants must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence in support of the capabilities they identify in their applications. Applications close at Midnight Sunday 19 November 2023. Further information about Victorian health service boards and how to apply, please go to the following website: www.health.vic.gov.au/board-applications

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday 23rd November 7pm - Inglewood Sports Pavilion All members welcome. Contact secretary.ifc@hotmail.com

Annual General Meeting Tuesday 21st of November at 6.30pm Tarnagulla Community Centre 8 Sandy Creek Lane Tarnagulla New Members Welcome

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Mother, son star in horse buckle series WEDDERBURN mother and son Haley Smith and Jye LaverySmith have taken home two high point buckles in the Northern Victorian Quarter Horse Association series. The association, based at Pyramid Hill conducted its improver ranch show buckle series. it was contested over three shows and five different categories for horse and rider and was well supported from people and families within the district. The final show of the series last month was a great show piece of ranch riding. The association club has a strong band of volunteers who take great pride in the presentation of the grounds and facilities and ensure that people always have a great time when they visit Pyramid Hill. The horse club has been running for more than 40 years and fostering local people and families to enjoy western riding. High point award winners - Beginner: Haley Smith. Improver: Alison Greaves. Intermediate: Sophie Howard. Open: Darren Sinclair. Youth : Jye Lavery-Smith and Willow Keeble The association will holds its annual medallion show this weekend.

Woodchop results INGLEWOOD Alive woodchop competition:

Open underhand Division 1: John Coffey 1, Ray Caldwell 2, John Coffery jnr 2. Division 2: Michael Coffey 1, Mitchell Coffey 2, Steven Newcombe. Novice standing block: John Coffey jnr 1. Dwight Kirley 2, Blake Coffey. Open standing block Division 1: Scott Anderson 1, Ray Caldwell 2, John Coffey 3. Division 2: Ian Newcombe 1, Mitchell Coffey 2, Michael Coffey 3. Modern saw: Scott Anderson 1, John Coffey 2, Pat O’Toole. Hard hitting: David Coffey 1, John Coffey 2. Michael Coffey 3. Novice underhand: Dwight Kirley 1, Blake Coffey 2. Under 18 underhand: Michael Coffey 1, Mitchell Coffey 2, Blake Coffey 3. Butchers block underhand: Ray Caldwell and John Coffey jnr 1. Ian Newcombe and Steven Newcombe 2. Mitchell Coffey and Michael Coffey 3.

McHugh ponders role

Haley Smith and Jye Lavery-Smith with the buckle series awards.

INTERIM coach Rohan McHugh has not ruled himself out of pursuing the vacant West Coast AFLW position. The former Wedderburn junior premiership coach led the Eagles for final two rounds of the home and away season. The Eagles lost to Western Bulldogs and Adelaide.

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Less than two months after the 2023 football season ended, Loddon clubs are gearing up for a return to the training track this month. New Wedderburn coach Tom Weatherell will lead his North Central charges for the first time, among them Sam Lockhart.

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Tense victory in Division 3 clash TENSE final ends have seen Castlemaine pull off an upset over Serpentine in Bendigo bowls group Division Three. LIttle separated each of the four rinks with three ends to play at Serpentine on Saturday. Neville Tonkin’s was the best performed for the home side, winning by five shots. Serpentine lost overall by five shots but keeps its spot in the top four.

INGLEWOOD The midweek Division 5 team had their first loss of the season with both rinks going down to Bendigo last week. It was a tight contest with only a few shots in it towards the finish and the result could have gone either way. Division 1 bounced back again and trounced the undefeated South Bendigo team in another encouraging performance. On top of the ladder, which is a pleasant surprise, but early in the season and only a loss away from slipping back to fourth or fifth, all rinks the had strong wins against South Bendigo on a fast green. Premier League put in a better performance on Saturday against the also winless Bendigo East. One rink is currently struggling, but the other three rinks put in creditable performances. Last week’s team of the week, with a couple of changes did it

again with a great win. The team of Daniel Garrett, John McClymont, Craig Kelly and Rob Day had a strong 18-shot win. The Division 6 team had another win and this time against the undefeated Eaglehawk. Two wins out of three games is a wonderful start to the season. Especially with a lot of experienced players from last year either promoted or not playing. Saturday night’s barbeque was very enjoyable, so book Saturday December 2 for the next one as both teams are home on this day. All money raised at these barbeques is going towards the club’s donation for the Regional Charity Round in January.

BRIDGEWATER Both teams played at home this week with the Division Five side playing Strathfieldsaye in once again windy conditions. The game was evenly poised at the half way mark but Strathfieldsaye pulled away to win three rinks to one, and Bob Smith’s rink came from five shots down to sneak home by one shot. The Division Seven side played Bendigo East with two more new bowlers making their debut for the club. George Marban and David Payne. Both rinks lost with Ron Brown’s rink losing narrowly by one shot.

Alan Bish leads his Serpentine rink to victory. LH PHOTO

PENNANT RESULTS BENDIGO Premier – Inglewood 72-2 lost to Bendigo East 88-16. B McClymont, D Wilson, J Jackman, G Wilson (s) lost to B Edwards, N Belt, L Graham, D Burgess (s) 14-20. D Garrett, J McClymont, C Kelly, R Day (s) d M Wierzbinski, R Clough, B Randell, M Smith (s) 33-15. R Stranger, D Whitehead, V Tierney, L Kelly (s) lost to B Keenan, M Lord, C Fry, J McGillivray (s) 9-33. M Chamberlain, T Birthisel, D Vanston, I Chamberlain (s) lost to S O’Bree, B Griffin, T Matthews, P Blaeminck (s) 16-20). Division 3 – Serpentine 71-4 lost to Castlemaine 76-14. W Gladman, L Baber, R Hasty, N Tonkin (s) d S Grant, A Jolme, C Crossley, M Fletcher (s) 25-20. K Collins, F Maher, J Stuart, B Long (s) lost to L McClure, L Carlin, G Fraser, S McCoombe (s) 13-15. G Addlem, A Abate, K Canfield, R Gladman (s) lost to P Fraser, R Fletcher, A Beauchamp, R Roberts (s) 15-26. J Addlem, B Tuohey, D Walker, A Bish (s) d S Phillips, A Nicholls, B Miller, P Hunter (s) 18-15. Ladder: Heathcote 50, Serpentine 36, Kangaroo Flat 29, Eaglehawk 22, Golden Square 22, Castlemaine 20, South Bendigo 19, Bendigo 18. Division 4 – Dingee 89-16 d Harcourt 67-2. K Pollock, S Cail, L Demeo, F Grieves (s) d F Harman, T Carr, R Douglas, W Chaplin (s) 30-11. G Clarke, M Grieves, G Devanny, B Lawry (s) lost to M Tucker, B Buchanan, H Braid, L Harding (s) 14-28. A Hay, J Monaghan, R Thompson, K Murphy (s) d A Taylor, M Swain, C Foster, D Normington (s) 24-17. T Kavanagh, L Hocking, B West, N Lister (s) d G Ace, I McMillan, D Marsh, K Tribe (s) 21-11. Woodbury 75-4 lost to Calivil 81-14. J Ryan, R Schulz, W McCumber, M McMahon (s) d M Dennis, P Hercus, G Ray, N Dennis (s) 31-11. J Lee, B Cozens, D Power, P Gould (s) lost to B Meighan, C Maxted, W Miles, A Leech (s) 11-31. N Upton, G Pritchard, J Grainger, L Handley (s) lost to R Boyd, R Lourie, W Lourie, G Maxted (s) 14-25. L Grainger, K West, S Smith, A Brodie (s) d I Mansbridge, M Collett, J Pickles, L Gronow (s) 19-14. Ladder: Dingee 48, White Hills 35, Bendigo East 33, Marong 32, Calivil 32, Woodbury 21, Harcourt 8, Bendigo 7. Division 5 – Bridgewater 62-2 lost to Strathfieldsaye 101-16. C Wattie, D Grant, B Oughtred, A Harrison (s) lost to J Lethbridge, J Dole, P Lethbridge, P Schultz (s) 8-34. T Bryer, D Wilson, C Mangan, N Saunders lost to M McCarthy, S McGregor, J McGregor, S Curnow (s) 14-27. B Catto, C Brooshooft, R Broadbent, R Smith d K Toomey, D Curnow, V McLoughlin, S Hendy (s) 22-21. L Catto, G Catto, J Fagan, G Mangan (s) lost to U Oper, P Luke, N Johnston, J Cummins 18-19. Division 6 – Eaglehawk lost to Inglewood 60-66. C Walters, L Morgan, G Johnston, W Boyle (s) d B Smyth, P Kelly, C McEwan, A Harrison (s) 30-10. G Rogers, C Pavletich, J Stevens, R Rogers (s) lost to S Laird, K Stewart, B Taig, H Leech (s) 15-29. E Reidy, R Hopgood, J Daniel, C Baker (s) lost to E Patterson, W Concol. P Lyndon, I Bradley 15-27.

Serpentine skipper Ben Long. LH PHOTO Ladder: Castlemaine 46, Eaglehawk 32, Inglewood 28, Heathcote 28,Golden Square 20, Kangaroo Flat 20, Bendigo East 14, Marong 4. Division 7 – Bridgewater 34-0 lost to Bendigo East 45-14. G Mabon, G Papworth, I Clutton, M Wright (s) lost to N Fuller, E Fuller, B Fuller, S Fuller (s) 15-25. J Oughtred, D Payne, F Shea, R Brown (s) lost to A Santhosh, A Shaju, S Fuller, Z Fuller (19-20). MIDWEEK Division 1 – Eaglehawk 52-0 lost to Inglewood 77-16. B Brackley, P Hughes, R Rowe, R Evans (s) lost to B McClymont, H Leech, A Caserta, L Witham (s) 19-20. M Watts, J Robertson, L Robertson, S Carn (s) lost to L Kelly, C McEwan, P Schram, R Day (s) 17-31. G Gibbs, D Gibbs, W Wilkins, S Piercy (s) lost to M Chamberlain, B Taig, G Wilson, I Chamberlain (s) 16-26. Ladder: Inglewood 50, South Bendigo 48, Bendigo 34, Woodbury 32, Eaglehawk 28, Kangaroo Flat 28, Golden Square 26, Bendigo East 10. Division 4 – Dingee 65-14 d Strathfieldsaye 46-2. K Pollock, J Monaghan, F Grieves, M Grieves (s) d P Neander, G Wells, S Curnow, J Cummins (s) 32-16. S Ellis, P Plant, B West, S Cail (s) lost to R Ball, T Iser, J McGregor, V McLoughlin (s) 14-17. N Thomas, S Lawry, K Murphy, Lyn Demeo (s) d R Riley, R Tickner, D Ancrum, P Schultz (s) 19-13. Harcourt 69-16 d Calivil-Serpentine 47-0. J Pogue, M Swain, K Francis, J Miles (s) d R Boyd, J Wiltshire, L Lister, D Walker (s) 20-17. F Harman, R Douglas, C Anderson, H Braid (s) d L Gronow, M Boyd, N Ralphs, C Mitchell (s) 20-16. S Oxley, M Straw, L Harding, J Ewing

(s) d C Maxted, J Clymo, H Gronow, S Hope (s) 29-14. Ladder: North Bendigo 61, South Bendigo 60, Dingee 46, Harcourt 32, Strathfieldsaye 21, Kangaroo Flat 20, Golden Square 14, Calivil-Serpentine 2. Division 5 – Bendigo East 34-14 d Inglewood 320. S Williamson, J Knott, M Hockley (s) d C Leach, P McEwan, P Lyndon, D Whitehead (s) 18-16. V Nemeth, L Parker, C Butler, W Schmidt (s) d J Roberts, D Roberts, A Harrison, P Kelly (s) 20-16.

NORTH CENTRAL Division 1 – Boort 74-8 d Charlton 59-4. S Roberts, G Gardner, K Birt, S Morris (s) d G Bateson, W Southwell, P Watts, L Southwell (s) 35-13. P Waters, J Maxted, K Ritchie, L Maxted (s) lost to J Cox, J Headon, R Porter, K North (s) 18-20. K Walton, J Gibson, D Gibson, K Depiazza (s) lost to D Beaty, D McCallum, M O’Brien, K Willey (s) 21-26. Wedderburn 89-12 d Wycheproof 53-0. R Guelfo, B Hargreaves, D Mason, L Witham (s) d M Nicholls, D Denney, E Rayes, D Groves (s) 28-10. D Stephenson, B Montebello, A Caserta, N Holt (s) d P Allan, N Coles, P Wellington, J Grylls (s) 31-16. C Mills, A Holt, W Roberts, A Jackson (s) d A Jones, G Coatsworth, P Connolly, A Mead (s) 30-18. Ladder: St Arnaud 40, Wycheproof 33, Wedderburn 32, Charlton 26, Boort 22, St Arnaud Country 16, Donald 14, Donald Golf 9. Division 2 – Boort 63-10 d Charlton 61-2. D Brunt,

C Wood, J Earl, A Matley (s) d G Barnard, S Harper, S Simpson, E Rosewall (s) 22-16. I Allison, J Hampson, C Newsome, G Smith (s) lost to B Fitzpatrick, Z Irwin, D Gretgrix, W Keenan (s) 13-26. R Taylor, J Nelson, A Gould, G Hudson (s) d G Wain, B Patton, D Finlay, M Preston 28-19. Wedderburn 78-4 lost to Wycheproof 82-8. S Lear, M Guelfo, A Noordennen, I Hall (s) d S Prater, J Ritchie, S Barratt, P Coles (s) 28-19. R Ashley, A Benaim, J Grant, L Holt (s) lost to P Bagley, V Grant, H Grylls, J McKay (s) 21-39. R Hall, S Steel, A Roberts, G Burnside (s) d L Elliott, J McLean, R Coles, R Grylls (s) 29-24. Ladder: Wycheproof 39, Charlton 34, Donald Golf 32, Wedderburn 28, St Arnaud 21, St Arnaud Country 20, Boort 12, Donald 6. MIDWEEK – Boort 50-0 lost to Charlton 98-12. L Gardner, P Baker, J Maxted, L Maxted (s) lost to S Nelson, D McCallum, M Preston, W Keenan (s) 10-44. Y Cashen, K Birt, D Gibson, J Gibson (s) lost to W Laffin, D Gretgrix, M O’Brien, L Southwell (s) 20-21. J Earl, G Tweddle, T Noles, T Moresi (s) lost to G Bateson, E Rosewall, W Southwell, K Willey (s) 20-33. Wedderburn 95-12 d Donald 53-0. J Murnane, N White, I Hall, A Caserta (s) d M Quick, E Adams, B Brennan, B Milne (s) 30-19. H Stephenson, S Steel, R Hall, A Jackson (s) d J Subprom, J Wood, L Kelly, M Kelly (s) 33-22. R Little, J Matthews, A Roberts, L Witham (s) d D Knight, M Hollis, A McEwen, L Morgan (s) 32-12. Ladder: Donald Golf 38, Wedderburn 36, Wycheproof 36, Charlton 26, St Arnaud 22, Boort 20, Donald 12, St Arnaud Country 2.

NORTHERN Division 2 – Kerang Golf 73-5 drew Pyramid Hill 747. T Linton, J Duckworth, J Anderson, L Gray (s) lost to D Demaine, R Price, J Mann, L Mann (s) 23-24. A Medson, R Curtis, K Pay, C Pay (s) d R Harris, I Bartels, M Noelker, J Leed (s) 25-11. B McLeish, P Niall, S McLeish, G Hayes (s) lost to W Boyd, T Stobaus, E Carmody, M Scott (s) 25-34. Division 3 – Wakool 98-12 d Pyramid Hill 42-0. L Hamilton, J Lolicato, W Bourke, K Lolicato (s) d H Godward, R Fidler, A Bennett (s) 32-14. S Stewart, G Rowland, J Hamilton, S Chalmers (s) d R Boyd, L Dingwall (s) 30-15. A Stewart, G Lodge, D Green, R Grant (s) d M Mahoney, A Fidler, A Roberts (s) 36-13. Midweek – Division 1: Pyramid Hill 85-8 d Cohuna Two 74-4. R Harris, J Leed, M L’Hullier, A Cantwell (s) lost to K Foreman, M Main, K Peace, M Mooney (s) 1923. W Boyd, M Noelker, E Carmody, M Scott (s) d S Burgess, B Hildebrand, J Hipwell, K Strachan (s) 39-23. I Bartlels, T Stobaus, P Coates, R Opie (s) lost to C Jones, M Smith, G Beck, N Hosking (s) 27-28. Division 2 – Pyramid Hill 34-0 lost to Barham Three 58-8. C Cauchi, R Fidler, G Miller, L Dingwall (s) lost to M Ellis, R Lake, P Nash, W Cook (s) 19-22. W Cowan, D Kaye, J Cauchi. D Miller (s) lost to G Graeme, H Archard, G Archard, B Berry (s) 15-36.

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SPORT | TENNIS INGLEWOOD Korong Vale lost to Wedderburn Junction 1-23 MEN: J. Turnbull P. Gibson lost to T. Lockhart A. Brett 2-8. P. Gibson K. Walton lost to A. Brett P. McHugh 3-8. J. Turnbull K. Walton lost to T. Lockhart P. McHugh 1-8. S. Keller G. Herbert lost to B. Weston C. Hargreaves 0-8. G. Herbert M. Matthews lost to C. Hargreaves R. Carroll 0-8. S. Keller M. Matthews lost to B. Weston R. Carroll 2-8. LADIES: B. Turnbull S. Kleer lost to M. Lowry S. Lockhart 2-8. S. Keller E. Turnbull lost to S. Lockhart J. Polkinghorne 3-8. B. Turnbull E. Turnbull lost to M.

Lowry J. Polkinghorne 3-8. S. Turnbull D. Williams lost to K. Weston R. Ellsmore 5-8. D. Williams A. Hartnell lost to R. Ellsmore C. Day 1-8. S. Turnbull A. Hartnell lost to K. Weston C. Day 3-8. MIXED: J. Turnbull B. Turnbull lost to M. T. Lockhart M. Lowry 4-8. P Gibson E. Turnbull lost to P. McHugh S. Lockhart 3-8. K. Walton S. Keller lost to A. Brett J. Polkinghorne 7-8. S. Keller S. Turnbull d B. Weston K. Weston 8-4. G. Herbert A. Hartnell lost to C. Hargreaves C. Day 6-8. M. Matthews D. Williams lost to R. Carroll R. Ellsmore 6-8.

Loddon Eagles lost to Powlett 8-16

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MEN: R. Maxted L. Maxted lost to J. Sinclair H. Wall 3-7. R. Maxted O. Balic lost to J. Sinclair M. Collins 2-7. L. Maxted O. Balic lost to H. Wall M. Collins 5-7. D. Rogers J. Smith lost to A. Demeo R. Haw 2-7. D. Rogers A. Lister lost to A. Demeo N. Marlow 2-7. J. Smith A. Lister lost to R. Haw N. Marlow 4-7. LADIES: C. Rogers K. Landy d P. Wall S. Demeo 7-3. C. Rogers G. Maxted lost to P. Wall C. Haw 3-7. K. Lawry G. Maxted lost to S. Demeo C. Haw 5-7. A. Maxted J. Hicks lost to M. Ludeman M. Haw 5-7. A. Maxted R. Demeo d M. Ludeman C. Sinclair 7-3. J. Hicks R. Demeo lost to M. Haw C. Sinclair 2-7. MIXED: R. Maxted K. Lawry d H. Wall P. Wall 7-6. L. Maxted A. Maxted d J. Sinclair S. Demeo 7-6. O. Balic C. Rogers lost to A. Demeo C. Haw 6-7. D. Rogers G. Maxted d M. Collins M. Ludeman 7-6. A. Lister J. Hicks lost to R. Haw M. Haw 2-7. J. Smith R. Demeo d N. Marlow C. Sinclair 7-2.

Calivil North lost to Raywood 83-110

MEN: M. Millard J. Kuchel d J. Gladman C. Tuohey 7-1. M. Millard H. Emmerson d J. Gladman J. Addlem 7-2. J. Kuchel H. Emmerson d C. Tuohey J. Addlem 7-0. A. Addlem R. Forster lost to N. Cockerell D. Addlem 6-7. A. Addlem T. Stevens d N. Cockerell A. Mountjoy 7-2. R. Forster T. Stevens d D. Addlem A. Mountjoy 7-6. LADIES: C. Emmerson I. Broad d H. Addlem P. Cockerell 7-4. C. Emmerson C. Challis-Broad d H. Addlem K. Addlem 7-6. I. Broad C. Challis-Broad d P. Cockerell K. Addlem 7-0. M. Farrar K. Gould lost to N. Rose T. Twigg 1-7. M. Farrar K. Manton lost to N. Rose T. Broad 1-7. K. Gould O. Emmerson lost to T. Twigg T. Broad 1-7. MIXED: M. Millard C. Emmerson d J. Gladman H. Addlem 7-3. J. Kuchel I. Broad d C. Tuohey P. Cockerell 7-2. H. Emmerson C. Challis-Broad lost to J. Addlem K. Addlem 4-7. A. Addlem K. Gould lost to N. Cockerell N. Rose 4-7. T. Stevens M. Farrar lost to D. Addlem T. Twigg 2-7. R. Forster O. Emmerson lost to A. Mountjoy T. Broad 1-7.

Mincha West d Lake Meran 124-47

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MEN: J. Ritchie B. Wagner d C. Chamberlain A. Chamberlain 7-3. J. Ritchie C. Mann d C. Chamberlain J. Dowling 7-1. B. Wagner C. Mann d A. Chamberlain J. Dowling 7-3. R. Wagner J. Pepperell d E. Moresi B. Moresi 7-5. R. Wagner A. Benjamin d E. Moresi R. Fawcett 7-5. J. Pepperell A. Benjamin lost to B. Moresi R. Fawcett 5-7. LADIES: E. Prout J. Wagner d C. Downs C. Moresi 7-0. E. Prout T. Stewart d C. Downs E. Farrar 7-0. J. Wagner T. Stewart d C. Moresi E. Farrar 7-2. Z. Stewart M. Stewart d V. Moresi T. Pickering 7-5. Z. Stewart C. Pickles d V. Moresi A. Farrar 7-1. M. Stewart C. Pickles d T. Pickering A. Farrar 7-1. MIXED: J. Ritchie E. Prout d C. Chamberlain C. Downs 7-3. B. Wagner J. Wagner d A. Chamberlain C. Moresi 7-2. C. Mann T. Stewart d J. Dowling E. Farrar 7-1. R. Wagner Z. Stewart d E. Moresi V. Moresi 7-4. J. Pepperell M. Stewart d B. Moresi T. Pickering

Yarrawalla d Serpentine 90-82

Dingee ..................................................... 4.0 Mincha West ............................................ 3.8 Calivil North ............................................. 3.0 Serpentine ............................................... 2.3 Raywood ................................................. 2.0 Yarrawalla ................................................ 1.8 Lake Meran .............................................. 0.3

MARONG Harcourt 13-91 d Wilsons Reed 5-61 A LADIES: E. Landy H. Wild d J. Fitzgibbon B. McKimmie 6-2. E. Landy K. Walters d J. Fitzgibbon E. Mo-

lenaar 6-0. H. Wild K. Walters d B. McKimmie E. Molenaar 6-4. B LADIES: S. Blake N. Trethowan d J. Taylor F. Lucas 6-2. S. Blake B. Trethowan d J. Taylor T. Taylor 6-2. N. Trethowan B. Trethowan lost to F. Lucas T. Taylor 4-6. A MEN: S. Gearing L. Tunn lost to S. Taylor S. Taylor 3-6. S. Gearing B. Bickford d S. Taylor B. Taylor 6-5. L. Tunn B. Bickford lost to S. Taylor B. Taylor 0-6. B MEN: D. Gearing d J. Taylor Z. Porlai 6-4. H. Eastwood A. Manning d J. Taylor J. Wilkinson 6-2. D. Gearing A. Manning lost to Z. Porlai J. Wilkinson 2-6. MIXED: H. Wild S. Gearing lost to J. Fitzgibbon S. Taylor 4-6. S. Blake L. Tunn d E. Molenaar S. Taylor 6-1. K. Walters B. Bickford d B. McKimmie B. Taylor 6-3. E. Landy D. Gearing d J. Taylor J. Taylor 6-1. B. Trethowan H. Eastwood d T. Taylor Z. Porlai 6-3. N. Trethowan A. Manning d F. Lucas J. Wilkinson 6-2.

Marong 9-83 d Newbridge 9-80 A LADIES: R. McCaig J. Cornish d A. Jenkyn S. Wallace 6-5. R. McCaig G. Turnball lost to A. Jenkyn A. Price 2-6. J. Cornish G. Turnball lost to S. Wallace A. Price 4-6. B LADIES: S. Thompson H. Turnball lost to T. Higgs K. Graham 5-6. S. Thompson S. Turnbull lost to T. Higgs partner 4-6. H. Turnball S. Turnbull d K. Graham partner 6-3. A MEN: L. Frankel Z. Turnball d D. Graham A. Broom 6-4. L. Frankel J. McCraig d D. Graham A. Waller 6-3. Z. Turnball J. McCraig lost to A. Broom A. Waller 5-6. B MEN: Marong lost to J. Sutherland D. White 3-6. Marong d J. Sutherland N. Jenkyn 6-1. Marong lost to D. White N. Jenkyn 1-6. MIXED: R. McCaig L. Frankel d A. Jenkyn D. Graham 6-2. G. Turnball Z. Turnball lost to S. Wallace A. Broom 2-6. J. Cornish J. McCraig d A. Price A. Waller 6-1. H. Turnball partner d K. Graham J. Sutherland 6-3. S. Thompson partner lost to T. Higgs D. White 4-6. S. Turnbull partner d N. Jenkyn partner 6-4.

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Van de Wetering, Metelmann reciprocate scalp honours

Harry Malone cuts off a Kingower boundary. LH PHOTO

WEDDERBURN regained compsure after the early loss of opener James Van de Wetering against Arnold on Saturday. Ryan Metelmann struck early for the Redbacks to have the Band at 1/2. But Isaac Holt steadied the ship with Finn Turnbull playing the support role until Metalmann struck again, setting up a catch behind wickets by Scholes. By then Wedderburn was well on its way to meeting the 171run target set by Arnold. Holt was caught and bowled by McCullough with the score on 65, Luke Holt and Cam Steel (not out) steering the Band beyond Arnold in just 28 overs. Metelmann had been the star of Arnold’s innings at the crease hitting 89, ironically removed by Van de Wetering. Adam Postle was among the Band’s top bowlers, his two wickets leg before.

Youngsters find boundaries WEDDERBURN bowlers copped a pasting as Boort Yando continued on their merry way in Upper Loddon Junior cricket on Saturday. Round four, the last of the one dayers saw Boort-Yando hit up the highest score of the season while the other game between Kingower and Bridgewater proved more competitive with Kingower getting over the line. The game between Boort Yando and Wedderburn was moved to Wedderburn owing to a fixture mix up and Boort Yando batted first for the fourth time this season. The Wedderburn bowlers were unable to stem the flow of runs early and the first five Boort Yando batsmen all made 30. Harry Malone again did best remaining 41 not out, all his runs bar five coming from six boundaries and two sixes. Lachie Hall, Sam Toose, Cooper Gooding and Luke Boyd were the others to reach their 30 as BoortYando at one stage were travelling at 12 runs an over. Trai Clarke for Wedderburn was able to contain the lower order batsmen and he picked up all three wickets to fall. Facing the daunting total of 202, Wedderburn did well to bat out their overs to finish with nine for 33. Blaz Cramp and Atti Clarke shared in the best partnership of the innings with Cramp top scoring. Darby Perryman continued his good form with the ball and he took the bowling honours for BoortYando, claiming three wickets. Kingower hosted Bridgewater with the visitors batting first. After a fairly sedate start to the innings. Flynn Lock and Lewis

By MICHAEL ROSE Lonsdale put Bridgewater in a handy position by both reachingtheir 30s. Lock was the more convincing finding gaps in the field with good placement while Lonsdale showed good concentration to register his first 30. Xavier Power batted well down the order to help Bridgewater to a final total of six for 106. Ryder Smith and Evan McCoy both claimed two wickets for Kingower while Tyler Murphy although wicketless kept things tight early and proved hard to get away. In reply, a consistent batting performance from the Kingower’s top order saw them safely to victory. The first six batsmen all made double figures with Riley Murphy doing best, recording his second successive 30. Ryder Smith with 24 retired and Jackson Luckman ( 17 ) did best of the others. Flynn Lock completed a good day’s work by being the only multiple wicket taker for Bridgewater, claiming two wickets in his fifth over to put a scare into the Kingower camp.

Boort-Yando v Wedderburn Boort-Yando H. Malone not out . ................................. 41 L. Hall retired .......................................... 30 S.Toose retired ....................................... 31 C. Gooding retired . ................................ 30 L. Boyd retired . ...................................... 30 T. Zanker c A. Clarke b T. Clarke .............. 0 F. Arnold lbw b T. Clarke . ......................... 0 F. Gjorup b T. Clarke ................................. 1 D. Perryman not out ................................. 7 Extras ...................................................... 32 Total ............................................3/202 Bowling E. Sellick 6-0-0-76, B. Cramp 6-00-43, L. Sellick 4-0-0-39, J. Cramp 1-0-0-14, T. Clarke 4-0-3-15, W. Huismann 1-0-0-13 Wedderburn E. Sellick b L. Hall ................................... 3

Kingower d Boort-Yando Kingower

M. Rowe b A. Cockerell .............................. 83 W. Deason b A. Knight .................................. 8 K. Simpson c A. Knight b B. Slatter ........... 26 B. Welsh b B. Slatter ................................. 100 J. Leach not out .......................................... 48 L. De Jong not out . ....................................... 4 Extras ........................................................... 15 Total .............................................. 4/284 Bowling A. Cockerell 7-1-1-33, A. Knight 6-01-61, B. Slatter 7-1-2-43, W. Perryman 6-0-067, F. Bear 7-0-0-54, H. Malone 2-0-0-26. Boort-Yando A. Knight c W. Deason b J. Leach .............. 14 W. Perryman b M. Rowe ............................. 32 A. Cockerell not out . ................................... 30 F. Bear c J. Leach b L. De Jong . ................ 11 G. Zanker run out ( K. Simpson ) .................. 3 H. Malone c R. Murphy b B. Rose . .............. 0 B. Slatter lbw b B. Rose ................................ 0 J. Smith lbw b L. De Jong . ........................... 1 D. Melville c Deason b Johnston-McCloud ...... 2 A. Malone b I. Johnstone-McCloud ............. 0 Extras ............................................................. 4 Total ................................................... 97 Bowling J. Leach 4-2-1-15, K. Simpson 4-01-26, L. De Jong 7-0-2-42, M. Rowe 4-0-1-9, B. Rose 2-1-2-4, R. Murphy 1-0-0-1, I. Johnstone-McCloud .4-0-2-0.

H McCullough lbw A Postle ..................... 2 C Dale run out......................................... 42 R Metelmann b J Van de Wetering ......... 89 K Hewett c I Holt b W Holt ....................... 4 A Davies lbw A Postle .............................. 3 B Metelmann c L Holt b C Steel . ........... 10 B Hill ......................................................... 1 S Hewett not out ...................................... 0 Extras ....................................................... 8 Total ........................................... 9/171 Bowling: S Giolando 2-0-0-9, W Holt 7-02-39, S Carroll 5-0-0-43, I Holt 5-0-1-25, A Postle 7-2-2-7, C Steel 3-0-1-19. J Van de Wetering 3.2-0-1-26. Wedderburn J Van de Wetering b R Metelemann ............. 2 F Turnbull c Scholes b R Metelemann ......... 6 I Holt c&b H McCullough ............................ 50 M Smith c Scholes b K Hewett .................... 4 L Holt c McCullough b C Dale .................... 48 C Steel not out ............................................ 32 W Holt not out ............................................. 10 Extras ........................................................... 22 Total .............................................. 5/178 Bowling: C Dale 3-0-1-22, A Davies 3-0-0-22, K Hewett 5-0-1-32, S Hewett 2-0-0-14, H McCullough 7-0-1-53, R Metelmann 7-0-2-23, B Hill 1-0-0-2.

Wedderburn d Arnold

THIS WEEK

Arnold P Scholes c b W Holt ............................. 11

Arnold v Kingower Boort Yando v Wedderburn

L. Sellick run out ( L. Boyd ) ..................... 1 T. Clarke lbw b S. Toose ........................... 2 B. Cramp b T. Zanker ............................... 7 A. Clarke retired . ...................................... 0 K. Cramp c C. Gooding b D. Perryman . .. 2 J. Cramp c S. Toose b D. Perryman . ....... 0 E. Clarke c H. Malone b L. Hall ................ 2 L. Finch caught & b F. Arnold ........... 0 C. Finch not out . ...................................... 0 W. Huismann c L. Boyd b D. Perryman . .. 0 Exfras ..................................................... 16 Total ............................................. 9/33 Bowling H. Malone 2-1-0-1, S. Toose 2-0-16, L. Hall 3-1-2-4, F. Arnold 4-2-1-2, L. Boyd 3-1-0-4, T. Zanker 4-1-1-6, D. Perryman 3.42-3-3, F. Gjorup 2-1-0-3

Kingower v Bridgewater Bridgewater L. Lonsdale retired . ................................ 32 F, Lock retired ......................................... 31 M. Whitton b E. McCoy ............................ 0 S. Hewitt b E. McCoy ............................... 9 B. Smyth ` lbw b R. Smith ........................ 5 C. Alexander lbw b R. Smith .................... 1 H. Daldy retired ........................................ 6 N. Wickham c J. Luckman b X. Wilson .... 2 X. Power not out . ..................................... 6 I. Ferguson not out ................................... 2 J. Birthisel b R. Leach .............................. 0 Extras ..................................................... 12 Total ........................................... 6/106 Bowling T. Murphy 6-2-0-12, R. Murphy 4-0-0-15, J. Luckman 6-0-0-25, E. McCoy 5-0-2-20, R. Smith 3-1-2-2, M. Lonza 2-00-10, H. Leach 1-0-0-4, X. Wilson 2-0-1-4, C. Soulsby 1-0-0-6, R. Leach 2-0-1-5, J. Soulsby 1-0-0-1. Kingower T. Murphy c H. Daldy b F. Lock .............. 16 E. McCoy b F. Lock ................................ 13 J. Luckman b C. Alexander .................... 17 R. Murphy retired ................................... 31 R. Smith retired ...................................... 24 M. Lonza retired ..................................... 11 J. Soulsby retired ..................................... 0 C. Soulsby retired . ................................... 1 X. Wilson not out ...................................... 0 R. Leach retired ........................................ 0 H. Leach not out . ..................................... 0 Extras ..................................................... 16 Total ........................................... 3/129 Bowling S. Hewitt 4-0-0-22, F. Lock 6-1-219, L. Lonsdale 3-0-0-23, M. Whitton 4-1-019, C. Alexander 4-1-1-15, N. Wickham 4-10-12, B. Smyth 2-0-0-7, X. Power 2-1-0-6, I. Ferguson 2-0-0-4, J. Birthisel 2-2-0-0.

Boort bowler Darby Perryman. LH PHOTP

Wedderburn’s Trai Clarke. LH PHOTO

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Thursday November 9, 2023

‘Confidential’ bid with commission By CHRIS EARL MYSTERY surrounds Bendigo Football League accepting an under 18 side yet to play a game into its 2024 competition. League chair Carol McKinistry on Tuesday said no statement would be made on the move Loddon Valley club Maiden Gully. “There are quite a few sensitivities and we’re not in a position to comment. Our approach is always to give them confidentiality,” she said from Brisbane Airport after returning from overseas. Paperwork for Maiden Gully to be part of the Bendigo competition was lodged with AFL Central Victoria by the October 31 club movement deadline. Lodgement came days after Bendigo league general manager Cameron Tomlins was appointed AFL Central Victoria interim region manager following the resignation of Craig Armstead. Tomlins said: “I am not in a position at this moment to comment on any matters possibly requiring AFL Central Victoria commission consideration.” The Loddon Herald has been told an appeal against Bendigo’s decision was lodged by Loddon Valley last week.

Bendigo Football League chair Carol McKinstry While the Eagles application is only for an under 18 side, there has been speculation that the Loddon Valley league club may make a push to take all football and netball sides into the major Bendigo league within five years. The Eagles had announced their Bendigo junior move only for the online post to be removed within three hours.

Like the Bendigo league, Maiden Gully has since been silent on plans for 2024. Maiden Gully has stood out of local under 18 football - Loddon Valley and then the short-lived AFL Central Victoria competition this year - for two seasons but cited junior pathways for an unsuccessful second attempt at membership of the Heathcote league.

It has appointed Josh Worsley as 2024 under 18 coach with Ryan Spokes as assistant. The club has an information day on Sunday. It is understood neither Maiden Gully nor the Bendigo league has had discussions with Loddon Valley. McKinistry said Bendigo would have its annual strategic plan review this month and that there had been talks “in the past few years” with clubs interested in joining the Bendigo league. She said there was regular informal dialogue with major league networks. McKinistry was critical of AFL Central Victoria in August when league officials, including Bendigo and Loddon Valley, were excluded from a think tank discussing future structure of football in the region. Bendigo league runs four senior grades of netball but only a 17 and under competition compared with three junior levels in Loddon Valley. Any wait in AFL Central Victoria adjudicating the Loddon Valley appeal may delay preparation of the local league’s 2024 draw. Meanwhile, clubs across the region are preparing for their first training runs over the next fortnight.

FINAL SALUTE

BRAYDON Welsh has brought the curtain down on his stellar Upper Loddon cricket career with a stirring century.

He spearheaded KIngower to a stunning victory over Boort Yando at the home ground that had been the scene of his many fine innings since starting with the club as a junior. Saturday’s innings was the former premiership skipper in vintage form. The ton came off just 79 balls

By CHRIS EARL

as he belted Boort’s bowling deliveries around the bushland ground. Welsh went straight to the boundary on 11 occasions, another three high and over the boundary. Welsh had joined opener Matt Rowe at the crease with Kingower sitting at 2/69. The pair then put together a 124-run third wicket partnership. The equally big-hitting Rowe found the boundary nine times

and swung a mighty six before dismissed for 83 runs off 72 balls by Boort’s Alex Cockerell. Both Welsh and Rowe took chances and survived. They were each dropped twice in the outfield in a four-over spell that saw Fergus Bear and Al Knight find the length to goad the Kingower pair. The departure of Rowe did not temper Welsh’s innings - he was in no hurry for his final hit in the Yellow and Gold to end. With support from new batsman and skipper Jayden Leach,

Kingower’s score kept growing, their 87-run partnership only stopped in the 33rd over when Welsh was bowled by Blake Slatter. Saturday’s farewell show by Welsh also means Kingower remains undefeated four rounds into this season’s four-team senior competition. Welsh last season captained Kingower to the flag and also took the association’s top batting awards. Welsh has taken employment in Darwin and plans to later move to Perth.

Final knock ... Braydon Welsh. LH PHOTO