Loddon Herald 14 April 2022

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MALLEE candidates have jumped from the starter’s block, pitching their platforms for the May 21 federal election.

Sitting member Anne Webster will face at least four challengers in the local poll race where child care, roads and telecommunications have already emerged as key issues. Other declared candidates are

independent Sophie Baldwin, Horsham councillor Claudia Haenel standing as a community independent, Swan Hill councillor Stuart King for United Australia Party and Australian Citizens’ Party’s Chris Lahy putting his hand up for a second tilt. Labor and the Greens have yet to name candidates in Mallee

while the Liberals will not stand against the Nationals’ Dr Webster. Australian Electoral Commission says local polling locations are still to be confirmed. At the 2019 election, booths were at Boort, Bridgewater, Calivil, Dingee, Dunolly Inglewood, Mitiamo, Newbridge, Pyramid

Hill, Serpentine, Tarnagulla and Wedderburn. Meanwhile, Loddon Shire’s election year push for greater investment in rural communities has been backed by other councils across country Victoria. Rural Councils Victoria chair Mary-Anne Brown said last week: “We want rural Victorians to tell their candidates that it is vital that rural Victoria gets its fair share of government investment.”

“We need investment to ensure that our roads are safe, that there is jobs growth, proper digital connectivity, support for emergency services, quality aged care and support for tourism and local councils. “Rural Victorians are resilient, but like all other Victorians our communities need their fair share so that those who visit or live in rural Victoria have the services they need and deserve.”

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BULLSEYE! Jorja Thomas was in the thick of laughter amid friendly antics filling the grounds of Wedderburn College last Friday as the school welcomed family, friends and fellow students from Tarnagulla and Bridgewater schools to its fete. LH PHOTO

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OMORROW will be a very hectic day for people like Jenny. Good Friday is traditionally the busiest day of the year for fish shops the world over and Jenny assures us it’s no different in Wedderburn where locals and visitors put in their orders from late morning through to closing time for flake, butterfish and perhaps even some whiting for the Easter observance. For those opting to sup on the takeaway variety, flake is the most popular fish in our neck of the woods. But what did grandma do before the advent of the big deep fyers? Smoked cod has been a country table delight for more Easters than can be recalled - the yellow-orange skin covering white fillets baked in the oven and topped with a white sauce (more than liberally sprinkled with chopped parsley) with spuds, carrots, beans and peas to the side (if you must).

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EPENDING on the amount of parsley - usually picked fresh from a bush just outside the kitchen door - included in the white sauce and whether said sauce was lumpy or not, the culinary recollections of older residents tucking into Good Friday lunch will vary. One told OTF that it could sometimes be a battle for size supremacy between the “diced” parsley and the floury lumps within the sauce.

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F THE parsley and sauce lumps did not command attention to what was going into the mouth, the smoked cod certainly did. Those little bones immersed in the fish flesh could create more than a tickle forging a path to your stomach.

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MOKED cod remains a popular staple of the Easter table but hardly holds a candle to the cravings generated by the mere sight of eggs, chocolate eggs that is, wrapped in foil overprinted in bright colours. The chocolate Easter egg is a relatively new tradition the origin of

the Easter egg, and many more modern day Easter symbols, such as the Easter bunny, goes back a very long way and pre-date Christianity. The historical intermingling of pagan, Christian and Jewish beliefs and practices has left its legacy in many of the things we maybe take for granted about Easter and its traditions today.

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N Germany during the 1800s, Easter eggs could be used as birth certificates in law courts to identify someone’s identity and age.

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ID you know that the hot cross bun stretches way back in time too. At the feast of Eostre, the Saxon fertility goddess, an ox, was sacrificed, and its crossed horns became a symbol of the season carved into the bread. The word ‘bun’ derives from the Saxon word “boun” meaning “sacred ox’.

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hat do you call a rabbit with fleas? Bugs Bunny. What do you get when you pour hot water into a rabbit hole? Hot cross bunnies. What did the Easter Bunny say to the carrot? Nice gnawing you. What is Easter Bunny’s favorite kind of music? Hip-hop! How does an Easter Bunny keep his fur looking so good? Hare spray.

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JUBILEE STAMPS Two new commemorative stamps featuring the Queen have been released by Australia Post to mark her Platinum Jubilee. The stamps started being issued from Loddon Post offices last week. Inglewood postmaster Trevor Ralph says there has been early interest in the stamps and commemorative firstday issues marking the Queen’s 70th anniversary on the throne. The domestic rate $1.10 stamp features a photo of the Queen from 1952, the year she ascended the throne following the death of her father King George VI. Platinum Jubilee celebrations will LH PHOTO be held around the Commonwealth in June.

Burn-off care still needed

CFA volunteers took less than 30 minutes to control a burnoff that escaped its containment area last Thursday. The grass and stubble fire at the corner of Boort-Charlton Road and Geary Road was reported about 4.30pm. Boort brigade captain Kel Mayberry said that while fire restrictions had ended in the Loddon

Shire, property owners must still take care when burning off. “Ground cover remains dry across the region and mild afternoons and winds still pose a fire danger,” he said. “Property owners are reminded to ensure they have adequate fire-fighting equipment and remain alert to patrol and control burn-off areas,” he said.

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‘Spray safe’ river blitz MOSQUITOES have been trapped for testing and public areas sprayed after confirmation of a Japanese encephalitis site at Bridgewater. Spraying started last Thursday and some sites on Tuesday received a second treatment. Loddon Shire CEO Lincoln Fitzgerald said council had been requested by the Health Department to start spraying public areas within 5km of Bridgewater. “There is a known infection near Bridgewater (a non-commercial site) and Loddon Shire has been requested to undertake a number of activities on behalf of the department to support community health protection through prevention,” he said. Sites sprayed have been along the banks of the Loddon River, public toilets and the former railway station. Traps have also been placed in several spots to capture mosquitos for testing and analysis. Residents living within 5km of Bridgewater have been contacted by council. They have been urged to join the prevention campaign against mosquitos. “Residents should not be alarmed but should take a practical approach to protecting themselves against mosquito bites by applying repellent, wearing long, loose fitting clothing when outside and covering windows, etc with insect screens and removing water holding containers where mosquitoes may breed,”

Loddon Shire staff spray against mozzies in Bridgewater on Tuesday. LH PHOTO he said. They have also been urged to spray against mosquitos under the eaves of buildings and in trees and long grass on their properties. More than 20 Japanese encephalitis sites have been reported across Victoria, including several in the Loddon Shire. Latest public health advice says Japanese encephalitis virus is a rare but potentially serious

infection of the brain caused by a virus spread to humans through mosquito bites. “The virus is mostly spread to humans from pigs via mosquito bites and cannot be spread from human to human,” the department says. “It cannot be spread by eating pork. While 99 per cent of cases will have no symptoms, those that do develop symptoms may

Knocking on doors and keeping drivers alert VOLUNTEERS will be out across the Loddon tomorrow raising funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Bridgewater Fire Brigade has switched to doorknocking in 2022 after missing two years of fundraising during COVID restrictions. The brigade has opted not to resume its traditional roadside collection for safety reasons. Local tin rattlers and doorknockers will also be out in Pyramid Hill, Wedderburn, Inglewood and Boort throughout the day. Last year’s appeal raised more than $17 million with Loddon communities doing their bit to help the world-leading hospital. Meanwhile, East Loddon Lions Club will

be running a driver reviver stop on the Loddon Valley Highway at Bears Lagoon from 3.30 this afternoon. The local safety initiative will have tea, coffee, a barbecue as well as portable toilets for use by travellers heading off for the Easter weekend. And Loddon police will be part of Operation Compass running from today until Monday. Police will target impaired driving, speed, fatigue, distraction offences and seatbelt compliance. They want drivers to plan their trip, be patient and ensure that they take at least a 15-minute break every two hours and don’t drive if tired. Police said fatigue was one of the biggest killers on Victorian roads.

experience a fever and headache, or more serious symptoms like nausea, vomiting or seizures. “It is important to be aware of the presence of JEV in specific geographic areas. The risk of contracting JEV and developing serious illness still remains low.” A fact sheet on protection of homes from mosquitos is available at www.betterhealth.vic.gov. au/campaigns/beat-the-bite

IN BRIEF Grant helps shed INGLEWOOD and Bridgewater Men’s Shed has put its recent Inglewood and Districts Community Bank and Community Enterprise Foundation grant of $1823 to good use. Shed secretary Kevin Poyser said the grant had been used to buy shredders, a laptop computer, printer and television. Members are now receiving tuition in using the new digital technology that will help update and store its records and receive emails. Kevin said the attendance of members was returning to full strength with various projects including the Porter’s van restoration, improved drainage system, as well as various other community requests on the work bench. “Shed members wish to thank the local bank for providing the grant, along with the bank board who have been very supportive of lots of other community committees.”

Bin pickups LODDON Shire kerbside collections will take place as normal tomorrow, Good Friday, and Easter Monday. All shire waste facilities across will be closed for the public holidays.

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Waterbird numbers on rise

The 2021 East Loddon P12 debutante set and official party at Friday night’s ball. ANDY BANKS PHOTOGRAPHY

Candles light fantastic debs COMMUNITY spirit and school resilience were celebrated when 11 East Loddon P12 College students made their debut in the middle of a power blackout on Friday night. The students had seen the 2021 debutante ball cancelled by COVID restrictions and lockdowns. And then on dusk last Friday, electricity was lost across a large area between Pyramid Hill and Bendigo, plunging the college’s gymnasium into darkness. The school community then stepped in with candles, torches and generators. Michael Hocking left grain uncovered in his truck to deliver a generator at short notice and Alan and Jo Guthrie, of the East Loddon Lions Club, delivered another powerful generator. “We are extremely grateful. The power came back on shortly after the formal presentation concluded,” said teacher Sarah Byrne. “There was another flicker of power outage at approximately 11.15pm, it didn’t appear to slow down the crowd of dancers, who continued to dance and have fun until the event concluded at midnight” Presented to Loddon Shire Mayor Dan Straub and wife Lauren were debutantes Trista Wagna (partnered by Roscoe Calder), Montana Twigg (Brodie Welsh),

Rogan Wannenmacher, Eamon Smith and Adam Platts were part of the VCAL cohort serving drinks during the evening. Brittney Bickford (Nicholas Verley), Megan Gamble (Ciaran Gale), Bridget Verley (Samuel Hicks), Stephanie Demeo (Joshua Diss), Libby Clymo (Brandon Colombus), Keira Lawry (Noah Condliffe), Gemma Maxted (Jaxon Addlem), Alicia Hay (Levi Ryan) and Georgia Mangan (Thomas Harcourt). They entered the college gymnasium that had been transformed into a beautiful scene with the stage decorations taking on a rustic yet elegant theme, while the table and chair settings reflected native flora. The debutantes and their partners had been in training for 10

weeks. Trainers Richard, Jacinta and Chelsea Hicks offered their expertise and time to ensure that the debutantes’ dancing skills were impressive. Richard, who is college council president, also ensured that the students knew some of the less formal dances such as, the Cheeseburger, the Chicken Dance and more to enable them to dance the night away in style. Richard, principal Steve Leed and Cr Straub commented on how this group of young adults already had so many wonderful attributes and achievements to be proud of as they make their

move towards adulthood. This was also evident in the way they approached the presentation. Debutantes were focused and genuinely following the steps and advice of their trainers to ensure every move was flawless. It was a beautiful event which brought the school and wider community together. The school sourced chairs and tables from Bears Lagoon Serpentine and Calivil footballnetball clubs and the Serpentine Recreation Reserve to turn the gymnasium into a dance venue, Sarah said: “The generous donations of time and resources continued as families of the debutantes, families of the college and staff all supplied food and items for the delicious supper. “The VCAL students and staff assisted with a pop up coffee shop, supplying hot and cold drinks throughout the evening. Parents assisted with the beautiful decorations, that many commented were fit for an elegant wedding. “Special mention and a big thank you goes to Paula Maxted who co-ordinated the event, the hours of planning couldn’t have prepared her for the obstacles of unforeseen power outages and rain, however, she was truly determined for this event to take place and ensured that it was a beautiful and memorable event for all those involved.”

WATERBIRD breeding on Loddon lakes is part of a rise in numbers across the region, according to North Central Catchment Management Authority. The authority’s program delivery executive manager Rachel Murphy said diversity and numbers of waterbirds breeding and feeding across the North Central region’s wetlands had risen this season. “We had waterbirds breeding at Richardson’s Lagoon, Lake Elizabeth, Lake Yando, Lake Meran, Lake Leaghur, and Lake Murphy,” Ms Murphy said. “Water delivered to the Loddon Murray Wetlands, including important Kerang Lakes sites, also resulted in strong waterbird numbers this season. “The ecological benefits of water for the environment in northern Victoria are clear. Water for the environment is doing its job and doing its job well.”

ANZAC token appeal starts LODDON RSL sub-branches have started their annual token appeal in the lead up to ANZAC Day. Tokens are available throughout the shire with funds raised supporting RSL welfare activities. Meanwhile, the ANZAC Day commemorative service will be held at Calivil at 10,30am, this year organised by the community following the East Loddon sub-branch returning its charter last June.

Auction success BOORT Amity’s major fundraiser made a return on Sunday when more than 340 items were auctioned. “As always, a huge variety of goods were bought and sold,” said publicity co-ordinator Margaret Piccoli. “Our auction is the main fundraiser for Amity to be able to donate to many worthy causes throughout the year.” Amity members are currently finalising the amount raised at the auction.

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Golden hopes in mine study

LODDON’S share in the $500 million Victorian mining industry could jump in coming years. That’s the hope of Minerals Council of Australia Victorian executive director James Sorahan after the release of a new economic contribution study. “Loddon Shire stands to benefit in coming years as explorers smash exploration spending records looking for the next big find and also with the exploration activity taking place in the region,” he said. “Loddon will share in more of the $500 million spent annually by Victoria’s mines in the future and we hope to see growing employment of locals in the sector as exploration grows and new mines are built in coming years.” Mr Sorahan said the economic survey highlighted the benefits a mining operations to regional economies. The Economic Impact of Minerals and Energy Sector on the Victorian Economy 2020-2021 showed there were currently 17 full-time mining industry jobs

in the Loddon Shire bringing a gross value added benefit of $2.2 million. The report said there were 11 employees living in the shire and mining companies currently had five local suppliers. “The survey demonstrates the benefits a mine brings to a regional area as a high wage and high spending business,” Mr Sorahan said, “Bendigo (currently) had the largest direct expenditure with two mines located in the region, followed by Northern Grampians and Ballarat with those areas benefiting from gold mines in Ballarat and Stawell. “Central and Western Victoria serve as examples of the benefits of having mines in a region with $50.6 million in purchases of goods and services from 520 local businesses in Bendigo and $42.4 million in wages and $89.3 million in purchases of goods and services from 445 local businesses across Western Victoria,” he said. Mr Sorahan said the Victori-

an Minerals Industry Economic Contribution Study was the first detailed study of Victoria’s growing mining industry to estimate mining’s support for the state’s economy and specific regions. “Most mining spending stays in Victoria, and particularly in regional communities with operating mines in Central and Western Victoria. “The survey finds that 58 per cent of spending on goods and services stays in Victoria. “Central Victorian businesses were supported by $50.6 million in purchases of goods and services from 520 local businesses, almost $90 million in wages and $2.3 million in voluntary contributions to 38 community organisations.” Mr Sorahan said the report prepared by Lawrence Consulting found “the impact of a mine on a local economy is overwhelmingly positive by creating high wage regional jobs, spending on local suppliers”. The contribution to regional economies demonstrated by this

survey can be replicated across regional Victoria as the industry grows and more mines are opened. “Victoria should aim to have multiple new mines by the end of the decade to make the most of Victoria’s rich resources of gold, mineral sands and base metals to support regional development, diversify Victoria’s economy and supply the critical inputs to modern technology Victorians use every day. “It is time for Victoria to rediscover mining and make it a priority industry for regional development.” Catalyst Metals is involved in extensive drilling in the Dingee, Mitiamo and Pyramid Hill area and last month established a community consultative committee as its progresses work in the district. The company has become increasingly active with its exploration and testing in the Loddon over the past decade. Catalyst is also sponsoring several community groups.

Flowers powering towards blooming good times A POWERFUL weekend of flowers is on the horizon for two Loddon communities. The ANZAC Day weekend will see the Tiny Towns Arts Trail meander into Tarnagulla while at nearby Laanecoorie, the Australian Chrysanthemum Championship at the Mechanics’ Institute Hall. Both are coups for the towns, showcasing flowers in different forms. Octopus and Queen in Tarnagulla’s main street is being transformed into a display of

flower art with the centrepiece a new mural by local artist Janene Goddin. Frances Clarke, owner of Octopus and Queen, said the mural designed had evolved from the local Tuesday afternoon art group. “The group contributed the ideas and Janene has done the work on a stunning new piece of art,” Frances said. Janene’s work will be showcased along with other local young innovative artists and the garden transformed as a setting for

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It’s just not as Ezy now JACQUI Verley had just finished delivering the last of her summer sauces when devastation hit: Ezy-Sauce had disappeared from supermarket shelves. Jacqui, of Boort, had boiled up 12 batches of sauce after picking tomatoes at the local hockey annual fundraiser. And with Ezy-Sauce a sure way to good sauce-making for generations, it had been a breeze in the kitchen for Jacqui before delivering bottles of the bright red condiment to local residents. “I’m devastated ... shattered that production of EzySauce has stopped,” she said. “Guess I’ll have to come up with my own secret recipe of ground black pepper, clove oil and chilli. “Sauce making won’t be the same though,” she said.

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Skate park future up for review ALTERNATIVES to Inglewood’s skate park could be discussed when Loddon Shire Council’s open space review starts later this year. Council last week confirmed consultations on installation of an outdoor exercise equipment pod at J. Sloans Park had “highlighted a lack of usage of the stake park due to the level of skill required to use the facility. “Those involved have discussed potential alternatives that service the target demographic, that being older children and teenagers,” council said. However, council said there was no current plan or project to remove or replace the skate park nor had any funding been allocated Council will commence its recreation open space and aquatic (ROSA) strategy review after June. The strategy will replace the current recreation Strategy, open space strategy and Swimming pool improvement plan. A council spokesperson said the Inglewood community was encouraged to contribute to the ROSA strategy during the consultation period. The community could discuss potential open space and recreation projects with their community planning committee, Inglewood Development and Tourism Committee, the spokesperson said.

EASTER ACTIVITIES Exploring flora, park rockpools TWO special tours will be held at Kooyoora State Park over Easter. Friends of Kooyoora has made alternative arrangements to its traditional Easter egg hunt which will not be held this year. Convenor Robert Scholes said Saturday’s tour would explore the park’s wells and rockpools. Sunday’s tour will visit sections of the park with autumn flowering orchids and other fauna.

Big weekend in life of churches

Fr Dean (left) and Fr Novie (right) with St Patrick’s students for end-of-term lunch.

CHURCHES across the Loddon will mark the death and Resurrection of Christ with special services on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. The service at Wedderburn Uniting Church on Sunday will include a triple baptism. Congregations prepared for Holy Week with Palm Sunday services last weekend.

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FR DEAN Bongat has started his ministry in Pyramid Hill and on Friday visited students at St Patrick’s Primary School. The final day of school term also saw students say farewell to Fr Novelito Lim who has been transferred to Echuca. Fr Dean comes to the Kerang-Pyramid Hill Catholic Parish from Wodonga. He was ordained a deacon in 2017 at Muntinlupa in the Philippines and ordained a priest in

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the Sandhurst Diocese in 2018 after studying at Catholic Theological College in Melbourne. Fr Dean was previously a psychologist in a Manila orphanage and acted as a guidance counsellor in Manila Business College and lectured at the university. He was the Philippines representative to the World Federation of United Nations Associations. Fr Dean conducted his first services at the weekend.

LODDON caravan parks are expected to be booked to capacity for the Easter weekend. Wendy James, of Boort Lakes Holiday Park, said it had been the busiest season yet for the lakeside accommodation spot. “And it’s continuing this weekend,” Wendy said.

SHOW WINNERS Alby Bear was one of the winners at Northern District Agricultural Societies Association regional finals in Swan Hill where took out the photography prize for this snap of a butterfly. And there was further success for Boort exhibitors who had qualified for the next level of show competitions with Marlies Eicher winning the knitting section and current state champion Gaye Sim the crochet.

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The real battle begins THE OFFICIAL pitch for the votes of Loddon residents has started after Prime Minister Scott Morrison at the weekend called the federal election for May 21. Local voters will be among more than 100,000 people casting their vote in Mallee, held by the Nationals’ Anne Webster. Dr Webster won the seat three years ago off a 27.86 primary vote following the retirement of Andrew Broad. From a field of 13 candidates, Dr Webster finished with a twoparty preferred margin of 16 per cent. In their first pitches to local voters, child care featured highly with candidates. Dr Webster said: “‘I have been working with the Loddon Shire Council and members of the community to address issues such as roads, and the lack of child care in Wedderburn, which in turn creates barriers for young families to engage in the workforce. “I fought for a further $20 million for an additional round of the CCCF funding which specifically targets regional areas where there is a gap in child care. This will open in late June. “We will continue to support small businesses to strengthen workforce participation. I will continue to advocate for better aged care for our seniors, includ-

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ing home care, training places, and respite services. “Health care remains a priority for me, and we will build on outcomes for regional centres, such as permanent telehealth, and HECs debt relief for doctors who move to regional centres. We have increased telecommunications and NBN roll out.” Independent Sophie Baldwin said: “Mallee needs change and I will be that change; an MP, who listens to, learns from, and serves her community with integrity. “Democracy should mean good policy triumphs over politics. But politics are overwhelming policy, and democracy is failing the Mallee. “The community knows its issues and often has the answers – imagine if your knowledge was given a voice, imagine what Mallee could achieve. “In 2022 Infant LoddonImmunisation Shire does

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not have access to one single day care facility, how does that even happen? “We need investment in community building infrastructure including child care, medical services, aged care, internet and mobile coverage, not to mention nation building infrastructure including road and rail.” Community independent Claudia Haenel said: “I want to see a new deal for the Mallee. If we really want to level up, we can’t keep doing things the way we always have and expect a different outcome. For a long time we’ve been a safe stronghold for the National Party. That means we’re too easily overlooked in Canberra. “That has to change. And the voters of Mallee I have been talking to want that change. I intend to deliver for them” “I am a will practical person at who sessions be available the

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seeks out practical solutions. In agriculture, energy, transport and education, there are practical solutions out there that are a win-win for our economy, our people and our environment. “If we find ways for our homes, business and farms to become more self-sufficient by creating our own practical solutions, we can set ourselves up for employment opportunities and build sustainable regional centres for generations to come. “Getting our region future ready for the long term and generations to come is the basis of my 12-point economic recovery plan.” United Australia Party’s Stuart King said: “The Mallee needs a federal representative who offers you true local community representation, critical thinking, and the passion to drive economic growth and infrastructure following locations:

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Chris Lahy improvements amidst recognising and prioritising community and social developments and support. “My priorities and plans to address local issues include an overhaul of the Murray Darling Basin Plan to improve water security for farmers and the environment; investment in key infrastructure such as roads, rail, telecommunications, hospitals, aged care and child care; improvements to the way local governments are funded; and supporting families and communities to rebuild and re-engage after the disruption, separation and segregation of the last two years. After 73 years of National Party representation in Mallee, I am keen to get something done for a change.” Mr Lahy did not respond to the Loddon Herald’s request for his comments on local issues.

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Healthy Heart of Victoria is inviting children and families from across the region to participate in online cooking classes with Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food these school holidays.

For information regarding immunisation, or to contact staff during Thursday January 13Citizens Thursday 10 Thursday March 10 10sessions, Thursday January 13 ThursdayFebruary February 10 immunisation Thursday March Boort Senior Centre telephone 0488 095 205 9.15am Serpentine Serpentine 9.30am Inglewood 9.15am 9.15am 9.30am Inglewood 9.15am Serpentine Serpentine 30-44 Godfrey Street 11.15am Boort 11.30am Dingee Boort 11.15am Boort 11.30am Dingee 11.15am Boort Please bring your Medicare Card and Child Record Book to11.15am each Immunisation Session 2.00pm 2.00pm Pyramid PyramidHill Hill

The free classes will show you how to prepare and cook a range of simple, delicious and healthy Jamie Oliver meals, using cheap and accessible ingredients. Participants will have free access to the course, to either participate in live or via the recordings. The second set of the one-hour cooking classes will take place during the second week of the school holidays on Tuesday 19 April and Wednesday 20 April from 11am to 12pm. To find out more and to register, visit https://events.humanitix.com/ mfs011?accesscode=HHV

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February Thursday ThursdayMay May12 12 10 9.30am Inglewood 9.15am Serpentine 9.15am Serpentine 11.30am Dingee 11.15am 11.15am Boort Boort 2.00pm Pyramid Hill

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From 1 July 2021 to 31 January 2022, 38 per cent of building projects delivered by Council’s Works Department were completed (seven jobs in total). Fifty-three per cent of road projects delivered by the Works Department were also completed, resulting in the following:  12.8km local road re-sheets and shoulder re-sheets  2.18km local road reconstruction

Council meetings The next Council meeting will be on Tuesday 26 April. Council Meetings are held at the Loddon Shire Council Chambers in Wedderburn (entry from Peters Street), behind the Council office. A livestream of the meeting is available to the public via Council’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/LoddonShire.

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Red coat Joseph remembered DESCENDANTS of British Army veteran Joseph Matthews on Saturday unveiled a headstone at his grave in Inglewood cemetery. The unveiling completed almost two years of work by the family to honour the mining engineer who died in 1914 and is buried with grand-daughter Alice Dowling who died seven years earlier aged four. Joseph had enlisted in the British Army in 1859 and served in India for 21 years. Descendant Angela Matthews said Joseph and Ellen Cox married while he was in India and they had 16 children, among them three sets of twins each of a boy and girl, the girls dying at birth. With four army good conduct medals on retirement, Joseph and Ellen came to Australia and settled at Inglewood in 1882. Wedderburn’s Melva Hannah, another descendant, displayed replicas of those medals and a colourised photograph of Joseph to the family on Saturday. His obituary in the Inglewood Advertiser said his body “will be laid to rest clad in the uniform, which has been treasured throughout the years as a memento of the days when he was showing in a practical manner his loyalty to his Queen and country”. Melva and Angela believe the medals would have been attached to his red tunic when buried. Joseph stood just 162cm tall but had been described as “a man of exceptionally strong

Study first on aged visitors LODDON Mallee Health Network has launched regional Australia’s first study on the impacts of the pandemic restricting visits to aged care homes. General manager Yvonne Wrigglesworth wants people to share their stories about “visiting restrictions, either negative or positive to participate.” “We want to hear from people who have experienced the impact of visitor restrictions so we can learn from their stories,” said Bendigo Health innovation and research director Angela Crombie. “Hearing stories from patients and their families will help us to make sure we keep the patient experience at the centre of our care.” The network has a survey open on its website as part of the three-year research project.

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Geoffrey Lee, Melva Hannah, Angela Matthews and Peter Matthews with descendants after Saturday’s unveiling of the gravestone honouring Joseph Matthews (inset) at Inglewood. LH PHOTO

physique”, the extensive obituary noted. “For years he followed the occupation of engine driver to the various mines in the town and district, but of latter years, partly owing to failing health and partly to the decline of the mining industry, he has lived privately, being helped in this direction by the receipt of an Imperial pension. British to the backbone, he took the keenest possible interest in all matters

affecting the Empire’s welfare,” the obituary recorded. Angela thanked cemetery trust president Brian Rodwell and son Mark for digging the hole and cementing in the headstone and gluing on the original grave markers ahead of the unveiling. Kevin Poyser of Inglewood Historical Society was also thanked for his help. Her father Peter was joined by Geoffrey Lee, who with partner Lennie had replaced bricks

and stones around the grave in November 2020, in unveiling the headstone. Members of the family travelled from across Victoria and later had a reunion lunch in the town hall.

ORGANISERS of the Loddon’s inaugural Celtic Connections are calling on local artists and producers to display at the event this month. “We’ve still space for more stallholders and we want to showcase local craftspeople and producers,” said Jenny Hosking. “Just adding a splash of tartan will see every stall fit in with the day. Like Scotland, the Loddon is renowned for amazing artists and craftspeople.” Jenny said inquiries about the event this month had already been received from across Victoria.

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Study award recognises Macey’s rural passion

MACEY Holland is one of 20 young Australians announced this week as recipients of a Horizon Scholarship to develop the next generation of rural leaders. From Serpentine, Macey is studying a bachelor of agriculture at the University of Melbourne. Scholarship recipients will each receive $10,000 over their final two years of study. “When I finish my degree, I am interested in pursuing a career involving trade and sustainable resource management,” Macey said. “However, I am also really passionate about building relationships between rural and metropolitan communities. “A main goal of mine is to educate those who are not familiar with farming or farm-related practises and promote the agriculture industry with honesty and transparency.” Macey was excited at being named a Horizon scholar on Monday. “Being awarded the Horizon Scholarship is so exciting and I am extremely grateful to AgriFutures and FMC for the oppor-

Scholarship recipient Macey Holland tunity,” she said. “I’m looking forward to meeting the current and past scholars, learning about their journeys in agriculture and future aspirations. “The opportunity to learn various perspectives outside Australia aligns perfectly with my values and goals. I’m also ecstatic to further immerse myself in this particular sector of Australian agriculture, expanding my current on-farm knowledge to

learn more about the innovation of crop protection technologies.” Scholarship recipients will attend an annual four-day professional development workshop and complete two weeks of industry placement each year, all of which is covered by the support of their sponsor. The AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship program aims to provides the next generation of leaders with opportunities to

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kickstart their leadership skills and expand their networks. AgriFutures managing director John Harvey said those awarded scholarships had “exceptional passion, ambition, and commitment to agriculture (that) distinguished them from a talented pool of over 100 applicants. We are so appreciative to our industry sponsors for their investment in supporting the next generation of rural leaders.” “I encourage scholars to make the most of the fantastic opportunities their industry sponsors provide. They will be able to collaborate across rural industries and participate in valuable work placements and attend workshops that will open doors to a successful career in their chosen field,” said Mr Harvey. After graduating Year 12 in 2020, Macey began her studies in Melbourne. She has also worked as a piggery attendant and a testing stand operator at Southern Stockfeeds. Macey is also involved in the family’s Serpentine farm and its heritage-listed East Loddon Woolshed.

‘Losing battle without cash’ A LODDON farmer leader says that without Government funding, landowners were fighting a losing battle against the spread of wheel cactus. Victorian Farmers’ Federation Wedderburn branch president Graham Nesbit said funding was crucial in the battle. Local farmers last week were told a committee to address invasive weeds in the Loddon Shire would build key networks. Victoria biosecurity manager Ben Perry said more than 30 landholders attended a wheel cactus control workshop at Buckrabanyule. “Agriculture Victoria was very pleased to support the wheel cactus control community workshop where community members discussed the establishment of a Loddon Invasives Committee to facilitate the co-ordination and prioritisation of invasive species control across the Loddon Shire,” he said. “The committee is aimed at establishing a network for all key stakeholder groups and members of the community to assist each other with invasive species control.” Agriculture Victoria says the committee, when formed, will co-ordinate and prioritise invasive species control, increase onground control project efficiencies, providing a communication network for the community and all key stakeholders.

SHEEP MARKET LESS lambs but another drop in buying activity resulted in another cheaper market at Bendigo on Monday. Most lamb sales were $10 to $20/head cheaper, with all weights and grades affected. Some key export and domestic processors were again absent, while other buyers were only willing to participate at a lower price point. Feedback from buyers was most companies had a build-up of lambs around them heading into the Easter break, with abattoir staffing and kill capacity still an issue. Lamb quality was reasonable, with a lead run off grain before finish became more varied for stock off pasture and stubbles. The most animated bidding was for a few pens of lightweight spit lambs needed for the Greek Easter trade. The heaviest export lambs over 30kg cwt from $209 to a top of $260, the main run of fat score 4 crossbreds averaging $232/head at an estimated 680c/kg cwt. Bidding remained erratic over the heavy 26-30kg cwt lambs which ranged from $174 to $220/head, a mixed run costing buyers around 715c/kg cwt. The neatest trade lambs $170 to $190/ head at a cost of 750c/kg cwt. However there was plenty of sales of plainer trade lambs from $145 to $175/head, ranging from 680c to 730c/kg cwt. Store lambs were all cheaper, local agents paying up to $178 for trade types to feed on, smaller lambs mostly $100 to $140/head. Merino lambs in higher value skins were working out below 600c/kg cwt, one heavy export pen at $209 with light trade and MK types mostly $100 to $130/head. Just 4000 sheep yarded and bidding was very erratic. The heaviest ewes remained in a similar price band to last week at

$180 to $220/head. Trade and light sheep were cheaper at $100 to $135 for the better framed and covered types; secondary ewes down to $16/head. Due to public holidays for Easter and ANZAC Day, the next Bendigo market will be on May 2. CROSSBRED LAMBS Jacki Brown Colbinabbin (101) $236, GK & TA Turnbull Bridgewater (18) $235, Ian Angove Echuca (14) $232, GJ & GM Bremner Quambatook (37) $230, F & S Coghlan Bridgewater (86) $230, SN & DA Collins Bridgewater Nth (63) $228, PA & JM Treacy Kerang (42) $227.50, R & N Comer P/L Drummartin (113) $225, OR & BE Osborne Neilborough (55) $220, Stevenson Family Trust Lake Charm (40) $220, DJ & ED Lees Rochester (144) $218, CA & TR Borger Colbinabbin (154) $216, A & T Cole Neilborough (38) $215, GR Dobson Echuca (154) $213, RJ & PD Paget Tarcombe (44) $206, G & C McKinnon Pyramid Hill (86) $204, Mirnee Partnership Hunter (34) $198, B & F Moon Pyramid Hill (50) $195, G Lester-Smith Kyneton (95) $193, RK Payne King Island (34) $190, Peter F Schlitz Quambatook (68) $183.

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MERINO EWES P & J McRobert Toolleen (67) $195, D & S Twigg Pyramid Hill (107) $174, M Warr Arnold (58) $174.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ... Well done to all our young readers for their amazing colouring efforts. Bluey has had another busy month selecting the best. Winners of last month’s competition are Mary S and Alyson S. Entries for this month’s special Easter colouring

competition close May 2. Send to Bluey, Loddon Herald, PO Box 1188 Kangaroo Flat 3555 or email loddonherald@gmail.com and remember to include your name, age and address so Bluey can pick the right prizes for our lucky winners. Bluey hopes you enjoy this month’s puzzles and activities from his friend Penclhead. And enjoy your Easter eggs!

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FEATURES OPINION | QUIZ

We can respond to good news in faith and deed By Rev. DARCY VAUGHAN

1. Which country has the longest coastline in the world? 2. A bibliophile collects what? 3. Rabat is the capital city of which African country? 4. Port Adelaide supporters sing which song before home games? 5. Which breed of kangaroo is the largest? 6. Rene Artois is a main character in which British sitcom? 7. A cravat is worn on which part of the body? 8. In which year did Peru gain independence from Spain? 9. Which brand of watch does James Bond wear? 10. True or false – The element Einsteinium is named after Albert Einstein. 11. How many meters tall is the Eiffel Tower? 12. Who invented the road safety feature cats eyes in 1934? 13. Regarding radio, what does AM and FM stand for? 14. Of the Apollo 11 crew, who was the only member not to set foot on the moon? 15. What is the Greek word for fire? 16. Japanese horseradish is more commonly known as what? 17. What is a male turkey called? 18. Which actor is famous for playing Count Dracula, Count Dooku, and Francisco Scaramanga? 19. Who was Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu better known as? 20. Which Latin word commonly associated with criminal investigations means ‘elsewhere’? ANSWERS

THERE is a great deal to be worried about in today’s world. We are still emerging from the COVID pandemic. There is the news from Ukraine. Flooding in NSW and QLD. And for many the rising cost of living is a serious concern. I was recently speaking with a family expecting their fifth child. They need a bigger house, but on one salary, the family can no longer afford their current rental. The problem is, there are almost no rental properties available, and those that are on the market cost more than they can afford. In my time in the parish of Inglewood I have met a number of people who are at risk of homelessness, whose employment is unreliable, or who are under major stress trying to survive on a pension. The good news of Easter is that God is not at a distance from our troubles, but has entered into the brokenness of this world.

EASTER PERSPECTIVE

At Easter, Christians across the world celebrate that Christ died on a cross, and rose from death to new life. Through the cross of Christ Jesus, God has defeated evil. In his resurrection we find the basis of our hope and faith that a new way is possible, and God is remaking the world in His love and justice. Each of us are called to respond to this good news in faith and deed. The message of Easter is not a lofty concept. It is real and practical. It is about God in the flesh, about the power of service and sacrifice, and the promise that this is the way of God. Our communities face significant challenges in the coming years. The rising cost of living is just one of the many issues that we must confront together. As we look around our world, we are reminded that it is futile to put our hope in politicians. As hard as they may try, we need more.

This Easter, we are called to respond in faith to the news that, through Jesus, God has made a new way possible. And we are invited to be part of this new way, a way that values real and practical love. As dark as the world may seem, small acts of love are a powerful witness to the truth that God is with us, and give us hope in his way of love and justice. Our church is only small, but we seek to be an expression of this real and present care of God in our community. At the moment we are working to open up the church at Bridgewater as a place for people to come and have a cuppa, and also receive real and practical help like food parcels and help with bills. We trust that in doing this, we will reflect the good news of Easter: that in the midst of the brokenness of this world, through the cross of Jesus, God makes forgiveness, love and hope possible. Happy Easter to all!

Work on railway line and stations By JACINTA ALLAN

IN DECEMBER I was pleased to open the brand-new Goornong train station. It is more than 42 years since trains stopped in Goornong, and it is fantastic to see them stopping here once again and giving passengers a more reliable service. The new Goornong station is the first of three new stations being built by the Andrews Labor Government, as part of the $49.6 million Bendigo Metro 3 project, with new stations at Goornong, Huntly and Raywood. The project is giving people in local, growing communities access to trains close to where they live. The Goornong station includes a new single-sided platform, seating and shelter, bike hoops and a car park with lighting and CCTV. A new pedestrian crossing has also been built on the Midland Highway at Goornong to improve local access. Construction is underway on the new Huntly and Raywood stations, and like the Goornong station, they will feature a single-sided platform, seating and shelter, bike hoops and a car park with lighting and CCTV. The Huntly station will be located on the north side of the rail line, west of the Wakeman Road level crossing, and completion of the new station is targeted for

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mid-2022. Construction of the platform foundations and footings are completed, and car park drainage and underground services installed. A new car park and pe destrian paths will follow, along with platform furniture and shelter, with drainage works to take place after the new station platform is completed. The new Raywood station on the Swan Hill line is rapidly taking shape. It will be located on Inglewood Street and is targeted for completion later this year. Construction gained momentum in recent weeks when trains were not running on the line, allowing track works to take place at the new station, with 340 metres of new concrete sleepers and ballast installed. Crews have also completed excavations, built concrete footings and placed pre-cast segments in place to begin construction of the stations 180 metrelong platform. The Bendigo Metro 3 project is an Andrews Labor Government election commitment and along with the Bendigo and Echuca Line Upgrade forms part of the $4 billion Regional Rail Revival project funded by the Victorian and Australian Governments, which is delivering major

upgrades to every regional passenger line in the state. The Bendigo and Echuca line upgrade will allow passengers to get to where they need to go sooner; transforming the way people move around the region. The project is upgrading the track to increase the maximum train speed on the Echuca line. The project will also see the upgrade of 10 level crossings between Eaglehawk and Bendigo with better train detection technology, improving safety and increasing the number of services to run in this section. The project is also creating a modernised electronic train order system from Bendigo to Swan Hill and Echuca, which when complete will enable additional weekday services to Epsom and Eaglehawk. It is wonderful to have trains stopping again in Goornong and to see work underway on the new Huntly and Raywood stations. The massive project is creating jobs, boosting our local economies and connecting our communities.

* Jacinta Allan is the state member for Bendigo East

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FEATURES

PART TWO: Toppling of bridges and connections as Loddon River floods

Extraordinary events By KEN ARNOLD

THERE was an extraordinary hailstorm at Inglewood one October night in 1882. The weather changed and steady rain falling for several hours. Reports also had heavy rain falling in the Fernihurst and Boort districts. One report said: “This afternoon we were visited by a terrific hail storm never previously equalled in this neighbourhood. “The Green and Kingower hills, area of the town, were covered in white for a short time after the storm, in the town itself the din of the falling lumps upon the iron roofs was something terrific. Horses standing in the street attempted to bolt, and it was only at great personal risk that they were restrained by the bystanders. “A large amount of damage was done to the windows and skylights of different hotels, more especially the Empire State, and Royal hotels, and private residences also suffered severely. The glass roof of Desland’s photographic studio was smashed to atoms.” It was reported from Bridgewater that the hailstorm was even heavier. “The front windows of Johnstone’s hotel were destroyed, and the iron roof of Mr Burge’s blacksmith’s shop was perforated in several places.” Just two years later, in November 1887, floods damaged the earthworks of the Dunolly-Inglewood railway line, at the Bulabul creek, midway between Inglewood and Arnold’s Bridge. The water from the Kangderaar creek, which rises in the old gold mining town of Berlin, now Rheola, runs into the Bulabul creek at Arnold before flowing down to Black Bridge road, and on to join the Loddon river north of Bridgewater. The floodwater in the Bulabul Creek would often merge with the floodwaters of the Loddon River, at Memsie, these streams being about 900 metres apart. Another two years later, the area had its heaviest flood in almost 30 years. “At Bridgewater, Mrs Vince, who has two windmills pumping, was the winner of the divided first prize for an irrigated orchard, has suffered a good deal by the flood that swept right over a considerable portion of the lower part laying some of the larger fruit trees almost level with the ground and killing many of the smaller trees,” reports said. “Mr A. Blacklow lost a considerable number of sheep. The roads in the outlying districts are in a fearful state, sticky and in places almost impassable, which tolls heavily against the supply of milk coming into the cheese factory.” The Bradford Creek flooded, the water washing away the bridge out whilst also drowning all the rabbits in their burrows. The floodwaters were described as being six miles wide and four feet over McRavey’s weir, near Kerang. During the February 1890 flood the bridge at Eddington was three feet under water whilst the confluence of the Loddon river with the Bet Bet Creek, which enters north-west of Eddington, the water was 20 chains wide and at Jones’s creek, at what is now known as Ankers causeway, the water was around 30 chains wide. This flood water caused problems for Andrew O’Keefe, the contractor building the Laanecoorie weir, second only in Victoria to the Goulburn Murray weir, his two pumping engines being toppled over,

Eddington bridge ... washed away in the floods of 1909

whilst his saw mill and 30,000 feet of sawn timber, two pile drivers, the smithy and tools all being washed away. Luckily £3000/0/0 worth of Portland cement was spared by just three feet. As the floodwaters caused a partial break in the embankment of the weir work had to be suspended for three months, Even though the new flood gates were wide open crowds of people assembled at the weir in May 1892 to see if it could hold back the flood waters, the torrent of water coming down the river caused the residents of Newbridge and Bridgewater to become quite agitated. The 1893 flood waters surrounded many Serpentine houses, the water almost reaching the highway whilst the Pon Pon swamp area (down around the recreation reserve,) was described as a lake of water, however the recently built embankment kept the water out of the township. The floodwaters of October 9, 1894 saw

gust 19. The deafening roar of the water awoke the residents of Laanecoorie but all they could do was watch in horror as the water washed away part of the Janevale bridge whilst on the township side, on the high bank, the water lapped the window sill of Grissold’s Laanecoorie hote and his nearby coach building works. The torrent rushed down the Loddon River, the spray being thrown to a height of 20 feet, water being reported as being six to eight miles wide at Newbridge. The Tarnagulla reservoir boat had to be procured to help rescue many of the inhabitants of Newbridge. Petersen’s bakery collapsed and was washed away, as was Holland’s blacksmith which backed onto the recreation reserve, many of the tools being found some days later. The bridge withstood the torrent, it being covered with haystacks, uprooted trees and debris. A weatherboard building at the rear of the Royal Hotel was lifted

the Loddon at more than eight feet above summer level and still rising. However, by June 1895 the river was so low that the flour mill stopped production. At this time a new bridge was built, to be opened at Newbridge on July 8, 1896. The new bridge at Newbridge took some time to be built, it finally being opened in May 1899. As the area underwent a dry period it was not until September and November 1903 that minor flooding next occurred. The river was in flood in September 1906, the water covering the floor of Mrs Strain’s Commercial hotel, Eddington. The floodwater at Durham Ox was reported as being equal to that of 1870. Part of the Eddington bridge, which had just been built at a cost of £2500, was washed away in 1909. The school children from the northern side of the Loddon had to be rowed across the river. The flood water were described as being 30 feet over the embankment from end to end before four chains of the western embankment could stand no more thus gave way around midnight on Au-

and swept over the store, the store stock being completely ruined. A slate top billiard table was caught by the current and smashed through a brick wall before being carried away. A cow that had been swept along in the water somehow got its front legs caught in a copper in the wash house, but survived. The centre section of the road bridge at Bridgewater was washed away whilst the water was within a foot of lapping the railway bridge, the railway line between that town and Inglewood having once again been washed away at the Bulabul Creek, whilst water was flowing over the counter at Sammer’s Loddon hotel at Bridgewater, the publican taking refuge on the roof of the building. The flood waters at Durham Ox were reported as being 10 miles wide. The drought of 1915 was followed by the biggest flood since 1909, in September 1916, the water rising to within four feet of the record level. Most of the river flats from Bridgewater down past Serpentine were underwater. Henry Kennedy was drowned in the flood waters at Eddington in June in 1921.

The river flooded again in June and August 1923, the water being more devastating in the Lower Loddon area, the emergency levee along the Bendigo-Swan Hill road at Kerang breaking. The river was described as being almost dry in early March 1926 when a mob of sheep were driven across it at Newbridge. As the bridge over the Loddon River at Eddington had been inundated a number of times over the years during 1926 it was decided to erect a new single lane concrete bridge a short distance upstream. In 1929 and 1931 flood waters from the Loddon River at Durham Ox were reported to be entering Pyramid Hill, whilst the outer levee at Kerang had been breached, the town people anxiously standing guard on the inner bank, the area of Yando and Canary Island being inundated. The next major flood occurred in July 1936 when the water was described as being four miles wide at Canary Island. Flooding occurred in August 1950, February 1951, July 1952 and August 1955 when Serpentine was surrounded by water. Although Cairn Curran was completed and opened on April 27, 1956 it was envisaged that any possible future flooding could be controlled by this weir however in July 1956 there was a sea of water ten miles wide between the Loddon River and Boort, it being seven feet deep. Flash flooding occurred in October 1960 when Kerang felt the brunt of the water, October 1964 when the Laanecoorie weir was four feet above flood level, September 1973 when Kerang was once again threatened so much so that 130 soldiers from Puckapunyal were sent to help the 4500 residents maintain the levee banks, the floodwaters at that time being four miles wide as the Pyramid Creek empties into the river just north of the township, the levee banks at Benjeroop were breached, May 1974 Kerang threatened, November 1875, the levee banks at Pental Island were breached and September 1983, Bridgewater was threatened, many roads in the area being cut. Although the Loddon river flooded in September and December 2010 it is the flood of January 2011, recorded as the second largest ever, that is best remembered. At that time 2200 square kilometres of land was impacted. The flood waters were recorded as being 90km long and 50km wide. Since then there had not been a serious flood.

The waters at Durham Ox were reported as being 10 miles wide

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DEATH NOTICE

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SAUNDERS (nee Flavel) Mary Ivy 26/01/1927 – 04/04/2022 Loving Wife of Les (Dec). Dearly loved Mother of Rett, Rhonda (Dec), Wayne, and their families. “Rest in Peace”

SAUNDERS (nee Flavel) Mary Ivy 26/01/1927 – 04/04/2022 Loving Wife of Les (Dec). Dearly loved Mother and Mother in Law of Rett and Alison. Adored Nan of Natasha and Joe, Heath and Jess, Travis (Dec), Brenton and Jo. A Special Great Nanna of Riley and Toby.

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RAMS ON THE BOARD New Loddon Valley junior football side East Loddon Rams had its first win at the weekend with Sam Hicks (above) one of the key players along with Mason Hocking (right) contesting the ball against Inglewood’s Jaxson Luckman. LH PHOTOS

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FIRST-UP WINNERS Inglewood’s Robert Day, Lindsay Kelly and Vicky Tierney teamed with Taylah Marron to win the Inaugural Ruth Pearce Memorial Mixed Fours tournament at Golden Square on Sunday.

Saunders snares two titles

Emmett Johns, 7, tees off on the third at Inglewood watched on by eventual winner Ash McDonald, father Chris and Will McIntyre. LH PHOTO

Helen opens club season

BRIDGEWATER Bowls Club presented season trophies at its end-of-season dinner. The men’s championship was won by Nick Saunders with Bob Smith runner-up. The ladies’ champion this season is Barbara Catto. Runner-up was Jenny Hosking. Nick partnered with Alan Harrison to take out the men’s pairs title from Rae Broadbent and Barry Bajada

The clubs most successful pennant skippers were Margaret Wright (midweek) and Bob Smith (Saturday) During the evening, representatives of the Johns family presented the club with the jacket for late life member Graeme. The jacket has been framed and placed on the clubroom wall in honour of Graeme and Dawn Johns, recognising their contribution to the club.

LADIES’ president Helen Ward hit the first shot to signal the start of Inglewood Golf Club’s 2022 season. A field of nine golfer contested the stableford event, played in ideal conditions. Winner was Ash McDonald with 40 stableford points, runner up David Patterson with 37 points. Super pin on the 9th hole was won by Daniel McNish. Ladies provided an excellent afternoon tea to complete a successful start to the season

BOORT Seven players competed in the first individual event for the year where the Privilege Cup is up for grabs. Making the most of a bye in his football commitments, former junior member Wil Perryman, stole the show with a blistering 44 stableford points. Perryman finished six points clear of Scott Rollinson and

Keith Bird, Carolyn McHugh and Graham Nesbit check scores at Wedderburn’s opening day. LH PHOTO Andrew Kane, who collected a ball each for their efforts. Doug Couper claimed two nearest the pins, while the rest were shared around among Kevin, Wil and Andrew. The Privilege Cup for the members was decided on a

countback with Scott coming out on top. A stroke event will take place on Easter Saturday.

WEDDERBURN The new season started at Wedderburn on Saturday with an ambrose event.

Ladies’ champion Barbara Catto and runner-up Jenny Hosking.

Peter takes honours in darts event TEN players contested Monday night darts at Victoria Hotel Pyramid Hill. They included Cathy Brodie, Janine Worth, Charmain Worth,

Jesse Jones, Bernie Smith, Steve Roberts, Tammy Peter and Rob Peter. The eventual winner was Rob Peter.

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Wedderburn B Grader Paige Stephenson. LH PHOTO

Macey Scoble into attack for Inglewood. LH PHOTO

High pass from Bears Lagoon Serpentine’s Louis Krahe

NETBALL AND HOCKEY SCOREBOARDS LODDON VALLEY

Pyramid Hill

A Grade: Marong d Bridgewater 44-35, Bears Lagoon Serpentine lost to Calivil 3259, Newbridge lost to Mitiamo 31-53.

Calivil Mitiamo Marong Bridgewater Maiden Gully Pyramid Hill Newbridge BL Serpentine

184.38 178.26 116.88 112.50 91.30 60.87 58.49 54.26

8 8 4 4 4 0 0 0

B Grade: Marong d Bridgewater 51-43, Inglewood lost to Maiden Gully 32-54, Bears Lagoon Serpentine lost to Calivil 3245, Newbridge d Mitiamo 65-19.

Maiden Gully Newbridge Calivil Bridgewater Marong Inglewood Mitiamo BL Serpentine Pyramid Hill

135.62 342.11 109.21 104.65 104.55 82.61 59.09 84.62 74.47

8 8 4 4 4 4 4 0 0

C Grade: Newbridge d Mitiamo 46-36, Bears Lagoon Serpentine d Calivil 40-26, Marong d Bridgewater 49-26, Inglewood lost to Maiden Gully 21-52.

BL Serpentine Maiden Gully Bridgewater Newbridge Marong Calivil Mitiamo Inglewood

172.88 167.74 156.14 131.43 115.38 91.43 62.96 56.67

8 8 4 4 4 4 0 0

12.70

0

C Reserve: Bears Lagoon Serpentine lost to Calivil 24-41, Marong drew Bridgewater 36-36, Inglewood lost to Maiden Gully 6-68, Newbridge d Mitiamo 46-13.

Maiden Gully Calivil Bridgewater Newbridge BL Serpentine Marong Mitiamo Pyramid Hill Inglewood

295.00 255.88 166.67 353.85 94.03 81.40 45.88 27.27 14.04

8 8 6 4 4 2 0 0 0

13 and under: Inglewood lost to Maiden Gully 9-13, Marong d Bridgewater 32-7, Bears Lagoon Serpentine d Calivil 23.11

Marong BL Serpentine Pyramid Hill Calivil Maiden Gully Mitiamo Bridgewater Inglewood

203.23 163.64 500.00 158.33 112.50 84.62 20.97 20.83

8 8 4 4 4 4 0 4

15 and under: Bears Lagoon Serpentine lost to Calivil 22-26, Inglewood lost to Maiden Gully 3-53, Marong d Bridgewater 63-33.

Calivil Marong BL Serpentine Pyramid Hill Maiden Gully Mitiamo Bridgewater Inglewood

296.43 192.06 324.14 286.67 136.07 4.17 45.2 8.18

8 8 4 4 4 4 4 0

17 and under: Marong lost to Bridgewa-

REDBACKS RIDING HIGH Wedderburn has quickly stamped itself as the leading team in North Central A and B grade netball. While Saturday’s A Grade match had an earlier start to allow players to attend a wedding (after a 61-goal win over Wycheproof Narraport), the B Graders were equal in “prime time” play with 60-7 victory that saw Tara Wingfield boldly directing traffic from the centre. LH PHOTO

ter 22-45, Bears Lagoon Serpentine drew Calivil 37-37, Newbridge d Mitiamo 76-11.

Maiden Gully Bridgewater BL Serpentine Calivil Newbridge Marong Mitiamo

443.75 204.55 230.36 100.00 690.91 32.76 17.86

8 8 6 6 4 0 0

NORTH CENTRAL 14 and under: Boort lost to Birchip Watchem 21-23, Sea Lake Nandaly d Charlton 34-3, Wedderburn lost to Wycheproof Narraport 8-21.

Wycheproof N Birchip W Wedderburn Boort Sea Lake N Donald St Arnaud Charlton

273.33 200.00 166.67 115.00 121.88 109.38 36.84 9.09

8 4 4 4 4 4 0 0

17 and under A: St Arnaud lost to Donald 25-38, Boort d Birchip Watchem 28-26.

Wycheproof N Donald Birchip W Boort St Arnaud

200.00 151.02 92.86 83.87 57.69

4 4 4 0 0

17 and under B: Boort d Birchip Watchem 33-19. A Grade: St Arnaud lost to Donald 25-73, Boort d Birchip Watchem 39-28, Sea Lake Nandaly lost to Charlton 25-33, Wedderburn d Wycheproof Narraport 82-21.

Wedderburn Boort

336.59 161.82

8 8

Sea Lake N Wycheproof N Donald Birchip W Charlton St Arnaud

106.25 92.08 133.33 71.95 65.43 30.34

4 4 4 0 0 0

B Grade: Boort d Birchip Watchem 4338, Sea Lake Nandaly d Charlton 43-38, St Arnaud lost to Donald 6-53, Wedderburn d Wycheproof Narraport 60-7.

Wedderburn Donald Birchip W Wycheproof N Boort Sea Lake N Charlton St Arnaud

530.43 188.89 123.61 76.92 104.60 80.90 51.43 22.64

8 8 4 4 4 4 0 0

C Grade: St Arnaud lost to Donald 13-71, Boort lost to Birchip Watchem 18-37, Wedderburn d Wycheproof Narraport 48-12.

Wedderburn Sea Lake N Donald Wycheproof Charlton Birchip W Boort St Arnaud

670.59 112.00 241.86 129.17 117.58 134.78 68.57 10.74

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8 6 4 4 2 0 0 0

HOCKEY Under 12: Boort Hockey Club lost to Birchip Watchem 0-3, Sea Lake Nandaly d Charlton 5-0, St Arnaud d Donald 4-0, Wedderburn drew Wycheproof Narraport 0-0.

St Arnaud Sea Lake Nandaly Charlton

6 6 3

Birchip Watchem Boort Wycheproof Narraport Wedderburn Donald

3 3 1 1 0

Under 15: Boort lost to Birchip Watchem 0-12, Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers d Charlton 2-0, St Arnaud d Donald 5-1.

Birchip Watchem St Arnaud Donald Sea Lake Nandaly Wycheproof Narraport Charlton Boort

6 4 3 3 1 0 0

Women: Boort lost to Birchip Watchem 1-7, Sea Lake Nandaly lost to Charlton 1-3, St Arnaud d Donald 19-0.

Birchip Watchem Charlton St Arnaud Boort Wycheproof Narraport Sea Lake Nandaly Donald

6 3 4 3 1 0 0

Men: Boort d Birchip Watchem 8-1, Sea Lake Nandaly d Charlton 4-0, St Arnaud d Donald 4-3.

St Arnaud Donald Boort Sea Lake Nandaly Birchip Watchem Wycheproof-Narraport Charlton

4 3 3 3 3 1 0

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Blues blood young colts and go 2-0 INGLEWOOD youngsters Jaspa Wendels and Gabe Nevins are adding to the successful youthful investment of the Blues. Both have been part of winning sides giving Inglewood its best start to a Loddon Valley league season in two decades. While Wendels played in the opening round, on Saturday Nevins had his senior debut in the 62-point win over Maiden Gully. The youthful duo are building on the Blues’ home-grown list. On Saturday, the Blues held a slender 10-point lead at the first break. But it then became a procession of possession and goals for the home side with ruck-rover Alex Lowe in the action all day, creating opportunities around the ground and himself finishing with four goals. Coach Darrell Billett asked for more from players heading into the final term. They did not disappoint, keeping the accelerator down and extending their lead over an Eagles side that struggled in most positions. Only super tall Chris Howgate gave the Eagles any cause for

Alex Lowe asserts his dominance in the Blues’ 62-point victory over Maiden Gully. LH PHOTO optimism with his dominance at centre bounces and around the ground giving the Blues’ brains trust something to ponder and possibly exposing one chink in the armour of the league’s most improved side so far this season. Put a real tall into the Blues, and they could lift another level or three yet again. Jack Smith joined the Blues’ 200 club on Saturday as a mem-

ber of the winning reserves side. He is the 16th player to notch up 200 games in the last 40 years. Meanwhile, there was a thrilling finish as Bears Lagoon Serpentine snuck home by four points over Calivil after a late goal from Kalem Paxton. At Newbridge, the home team had its first game of the season and led Mitiamo at quarter time and only surrendered the lead

going to half-time. It was a more oiled Mitiamo in the second half to record a 29-point win in the round’s lowest scoring match. While Newbridge lowered colours in the seniors, it was a very different result in the reserves where it comprehensively accounted for the Superoos. Mitiamo was restricted to just two behinds for the day.

SCOREBOARDS SENIORS Newbridge Mitiamo

4.2 2.4

5.4 6.5

5.6 8.5

6.8 (44) 11.7 (73)

Goals - Newbridge: Harry Little 2, Christopher Nixon, Hugh McGillivray, Mackenzie Whittle. Mitiamo: Jay Reynolds 3, Zac Gray, Ryan Wellington 2, Michael l’Anson, Carl Nicholson, Ross Turner, Jarryd Wiegard. Best - Newbridge:Caleb Sanders, Harry Whittle, Brandon Etherington, Jordan Formosa, Dylan Lloyd, Logan Dixon. Mitiamo: Luke Lougoon, Ryan Wellington, Jarryd Wiegard, Declan Bevan, Matthew Grant, Jack Vinnicombe. BL Serpentine 3.6 8.6 12.8 14.13 (97) Calivil 1.4 6.8 7.11 13.15 (93) Goals - Bears Lagoon Serpentine: Rhonen Maher 4, Harrison Gadsen, Justin Laird 3, James Bailey, Anthony Lewin, Kalem Paxton, Zachary Stone. Calivil: Jacob Greenwood 4, Mitch Avard, Lachlan Mangan 2, Jack Burns, Ben Daley, Jack Baley, Jake Lawry, Phil Ryan. Best - Bears Lagoon Serpentine: Josh Walsh, Kalem Paxton, Zachary Stone, Justin Laird, Bailey Harrison, Charlie Gadsden. Calivil: Jacob Greenwood, Phil Ryan, Brock Rogers, Nick McPherson, Lachlan Mangan, Corey Pearse. Marong Bridgewater

2.3 2.5

7.7 4.7

14.13 5.9

19.19 (133) 7.14 (56)

Goals - Marong: Brandyn Grenfell 6, Kain Robins 5, Trent Fisher, David Johnstone 2, Corey Gregg, Kyle Manley, Ryley Taylor, Carl Thiesz. Bridgewater: Lloyd Needs 3, Andrew Collins 2, Michael Brooks, Joshua Martyn. Best - Marong: Nathan Walsh, Adam Ward, Patrick Gretgrix, Corey Gregg, David Johnstone, Brodie Hartland . Bridgewater: Harry Donegan, Callum Prest, Lloyd Needs, Michael Brooks, Emile Pavlich, Sam Dewar . Inglewood 5.2 Maiden Gully 3.4

9.10 6.5

18.11 8.10

23.11 (149) 12.15 (87)

Goals - Inglewood: Traiton Kendal 5, Alex Lowe 4, Charlie Ingham, Campbell Love, Charlie McGaw, Taj Rodwell, Cody Wright, Kyle Simpson 2, Bregon Cotchett, Jasper McClelland. Maiden Gully: Nathan Murley, Wayne Mitrovic 3, Hamish Rookes, Joel Dwyer (full details not supplied). Best - Inglewood:

Alex Lowe, Bregon Cotchett,

Charlie McGaw, Cody Stobaus, Nathan Angelino, Cody Wright. Maiden Gully: Mitchell Dean, Chris Howgate, Grayson Brown, Hunter McDonald, Jessi Lampi, Hamish Rookes. Marong Mitiamo Inglewood Pyramid Hill BL Serpentine Calivil Newbridge Bridgewater Maiden Gully

2 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2

2 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 1 2 1 2 2

0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0

343.01 271.21 160.93 141.67 59.80 82.20 60.27 51.74 37.01

8 8 8 4 4 0 0 0 0

RESERVES Newbridge Mitiamo

5.7 0.0

6.11 0.1

13.16 0.1

15.21 (111) 0.2 (2)

Goals - Newbridge: Thomas Hobson 6, Jack Murray 3, Ethan Wright 2, Jirah Dawkins, Corey Dixon, Jordan Keel, Liam Oberin. Best - Newbridge: Thomas Hobson, Jack Murray, Ben Burns, Jack Teasdale, Jirah Dawkins, Brandon Butler. Mitiamo: Hudson Storey, Mason Storey, Michael Coonerty, Kenny Gamble, Will Fallon, Kyle Pentreath. BL Serpentine 0.0 Calivil 6.1

1.1 8.4

1.1 12.8

3.1 (19) 15.9 (99)

Goals - Bears Lagoon Serpentine: Abe Addlem, Kyle Blakely, Kyale Paxton. Calivil: Stanton Till 6, Dennis Ryan, Billy Sexton 2, Jordan Bonanno, Corey Henson, Jheuban Medina, Ryley Millikin, Will Pressnell. Best - Bears Lagoon Serpentine: Allan Edwards, Matthew Quinn, David Tineo, Player, Hamish Catto, Travis Quinn. Calivil: Cody Anderson, Stanton Till, Patrick Hansford, Angus White, Will Pressnell, Jheuban Medina. Marong Bridgewater

4.1 1.2

7.6 3.3

13.11 3.3

17.16 (118) 5.4 (34)

Goals - Marong: Will Gadsden, Zack Turnbull 3, David Blume, Lachlan Frankel, Rhian Hender 2, Harry Baker, Reece Gretgrix, Jarrod Harris, Bradley Matthews, Thomas Wilson. Bridgewater: Jeremy Campbell, Samuel Harrison, Lachlan Mayer, Daniel Rothenberger, Hamish Terry. Best - Marong: Reece Gretgrix, Will Gadsden, Tucker Thach, Aaron Collins, Tristian Rowe, Fraser Stewart. Bridgewater: Jack McKinley, Jay Bowen, Ben Derrick, Hamish Terry, Jeremy Campbell, Jake Higgins.

Inglewood 6.2 Maiden Gully 1.1

9.3 2.4

15.7 3.5

17.9 (111) 5.6 (36)

Goals - Inglewood: Tristan Fitzallen 5, Caleb Maher 3, Lochlan Esle, Darcy McKinley, Conor Van Der Staay 2, Luke Brien, Lachlan Nemet, Jack Sleep. Maiden Gully: Leigh Jones, William Noden, Toby Hudson (fully details not supplied). Best - Inglewood: Lachlan Nemet, Caleb Maher, Tristan Fitzallen, Jack Smith, Jaspa Wendels, Malcolm McLean. Maiden Gully: Toby Hudson, Tom Campbell, Brendan Murchie, Matthew Plant, Luke Spalding, William Anderson. Marong Calivil Newbridge Inglewood Pyramid Hill BL Serpentine Bridgewater Maiden Gully Mitiamo

2 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 2

2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 1 1 2 2 2 2

0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0

797.01 244.82 5550.00 163.54 143.86 104.39 45,5 13.64 8.06

8 8 4 4 4 4 0 0 0

JUNIORS UNDER 18 Marong Bridgewater

2.4 0.2

3.8 0.4

4.9 3.10

7.11 (53) 6.13 (49)

Goals - Marong: Brodie Coombs 3, Bailey Holland, Kobe McCaig, Rhys Wakefield. Bridgewater: Toby Naughton 3, Mitchell Flood 2, Bailey Tyrrell. Best - Marong: Noah McCaig, Bailey Holland, Zac Justice, Ben Cruise, Jobe Thomson. Bridgewater: Terry Nitschke, Jack Langtree, Toby Naughton, Chas Pickering, Darcy Wood, Aaron Gauci. East Loddon 1.3 Inglewood 1.2

2.7 2.5

4.10 4.8

8.11 (59) 4.9 (32)

Goals - East Loddon: Mason Hocking, Tyler Rassmussen 2, Jaxon Addlem, Mark Green, Lachlan James, Jye Rasmussen. Inglewood: Gabe Nevins 2, Tyler Murphy (full details not supplied). Best - East Loddon: Cade Tuohey, Jaxon Addlem, Joshua Diss, Jye Rasmussen, Tyler Rasmussen, Lachlan James. Inglewood: Kyle McClellan, Gabe Nevins, Jaspa Wendels, Tyler Murphy. Marong Bridgewater East Loddon Inglewood

2 2 2 2

2 1 1 0

0 1 1 1

0 0 0 0

168.42 235.90 50.30 44.03

8 4 4 0

Rams are on the board

EAST Loddon has won its first Loddon Valley junior game. In an extremely close second round match on Saturday, East Loddon and Inglewood were both hungry for their first win of the season. Mere points separated the two sides at each break. A late goal in the third term by Mason Hocking saw the Rams regain the lead at the final break.. Inglewood fought hard throughout, Gabe Nevins starring for the Blues and kicking two of their four goals. But the Rams came out strong in the last quarter and kicked four unanswered majors to record a 27-point win in only their second game played together after joining the LVNFL at the start of this season. Tyler Rasmussen and Hocking both kicking two goals. Bridgewater came home strongly in its match against Marong. A three-goal final term in which the Mean Machine held Marong to 1.2 was not to be enough. Marong had held Bridgewater goalless in the first half and won by four points.

Hopping to an early break LODDON Valley and North Central football, netball and hockey takes a break for the Easter weekend. Play resumes on the ANZAC weekend with all four Loddon Valley football games seen as crucial encounters.

NEXT ROUND Pyramid Hill v Bears Lagoon Serpentine Mitiamo v Marong Bridgewater v Inglewood Maiden Gully v Newbridge FOOTBALL AND NETBALL SCOREBOARDS PUBLISHED IN THE LODDON HERALD ARE AS PROVIDED AND MADE AVAILABLE BY LEAGUES AND ASSOCIATIONS

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Into top gear early

THE Redbacks slipped into gear early at Donaldson Park in their North Central league game against Wycheproof Narraport on Saturday. Ball movement and delivery were bimmediately better than the opening round and scoreboard pressure built steadily in Wedderburn’s first home game of the season. By three-quarter time, the Redbacks were leading 15 goals to three. To the Demons’ credit, as has always been their way, they fought back hard in the final term and outscored the Redbacks six goals to five in a very entertaining goal for goal final term. The Redbacks were well served across the board with a worthwhile contribution from all players. Danny Benaim finished with five goals in a fine effort from the veteran, moving as well as ever. Other key forwards in Tom Campbell and Ben DeAraugo provided reliable targets, marked strongly and finished with three goals apiece. The talented Jordan Rosengren has strong hands, marks well and in an inspired move from the bench spent the third quarter in a forward pocket where he kicked three goals and finished the game with four. The Redbacks half backline of

Tom Campbell dangerous around goals on Saturday. LH PHOTO Jackson Guan Hamish WinterIrving and Jayden Jones gave plenty of drive, each running well out of defence and found targets forward. First gamer Robert Whyman, up from last year’s under 16s did plenty to excite Redback supporters.

He kicked a goal and his pace and tackling for a little fellow was brilliant. Onballers Jordan Hargreaves and Luke Holt found plenty of touch and provided opportunities for those around them. The Demons were well served by Tom Trewin, Gedd Hommel-

hoff and Joel Turner, well known Wycheproof Narraport names still serving the club well. J ustin Bateson, Joe Kenny and Alex Hogan and Horbury were others to show out, with Bateson and Horbury scoring multiple goals. In the reserves, it was another even team performance by the Redbacks. With everyone contributing, the Demons provided solid opposition and spectators treated to a worthwhile spectacle though the scores may indicate otherwise. Liam Ritchie in the centre found plenty of the football and Jacob Piccoli at half forward marked everything that came his way in a fine exhibition. Robbie Tonkin in a back pocket provided, experience, pace and enthusiasm and is showing younger players the way. Finn Turnbull at half back made a welcome return from injury and Ryan Butters in his first hit out used his pace to advantage on a wing. Cam Lang on ball continues to put in week in week out. Gerard Riley provided the goal kicking target forward and finished with five, knows where the goals are and loves kicking them. In the under 14s, the Redbacks and the Demons provided spectators with a very watchable contest which was closer than the scoreboard indicated. - BOB STEEL

Bulls in a stampede BIRCHIP Watchem accounted for Boort by more than 10 goals on Saturday. The Bulls found themselves with four changes to the team but welcomed back Stefan Pye, who missed the previous week due to safety protocols. They struck early with a clever snap from the pocket by Castellano. Boort tried hard, at times moving the ball well into its forward line and had the Bulls’ defenders under pressure, but they were well led by Dale Hinkley. A low pass found Jack Smith, who marked and went back to put Boort’s first goal on the board. Birchip-Watchem quickly responded, with Castellano kicking his second. A great passage of play, starting from full-back for the Pies, saw Leonard-Shannon snap a needed goal for Boort. Boort’s Jack Smith looked a handful early in the second term but was unable to convert and the Bulls pulled ahead. Play was very scrappy at the beginning of the third quarter, and saw the Bulls squander opportunities. While Boort tried, it just couldn’t penetrate the backline. The last term saw both sides competing strongly and going hard at the ball, but showing signs of a hard day. The Bulls’ bench was depleted, which allowed Boort to have its best quarter, outscoring Birchip-Watchem with four goals straight to three.

SCOREBOARDS SENIORS Wedderburn 6.0 Wycheproof N 1.3

10.7` 3.7

15.12 3.7

20.14 (134) 9.9 (63)

Goals - Wedderburn: Danny Benaim 5, Jordan Rosengren 4, Tom Campbell, Ben DeAraugo 3, Luke Holt 2, Jesse Douglas, Jaran McKay, Robert Whyman. Wycheproof: Narraport: Daniel Allen, Justin Bateson, Damien Horbury 2, Gedd Hommelhoff, Thomas Trewin, Lachlan Van Schaik. Best - Wedderburn: Luke Holt, Danny Benaim, Ben DeAraugo, Corey Lowry, Hamish Winter-Irving, Jayden Jones. Wycheproof Narraport: Joel Turner, Thomas Trewin, Gedd Hommelhoff, Justin Bateson, Alexander Hogan, Joe Kenny. Boort 2,1 Birchip Watchem 5.3

2.2 10.8

2.3 13.14

6.3 (39) 16.19 (115)

Best - Boort: Nathan Twigg, Alex Davis, Samuel Green, Jarrod Starr, Ben Knight, Keiren Wilson. Birchip Watchem: Samuel Simmons, Elliot Jaeschke, Stefan Pye, Dylan Adkins, Kyle Stevens, Daniel Ratcliffe. Goals - Boort: Cody Gunn 2, Matthew Chisari, Ben Knight, Brodie Leonard-Shannon, Jack Smith. Birchip Watchem: Daniel Castellano 4, Elliot Jaeschke 3, Daniel Ratcliffe, William Sheahan, Samuel Simmons 2, Jacob Christie, Lachy Foott, Kyle Stevens. Sea Lake Charlton

8.4 1.0

17.8 1.1

22.13 1.1

31.17 (202) 1.1 (7)

St Arnaud Donald

1.0 2.5

1.2 5.6

2.5 13.8

2.7 (19) 16.11 (107)

Donald 2 Wedderburn 2 Birchip Watchem 2 Sea Lake 2 Wycheproof N 2 St Arnaud 2 Boort 2 Charlton 1

2 2 2 1 1 0 0 0

0 0 0 1 1 2 2 2

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

485.71 201.64 200.99 380.30 71.66 40.45 28.05 20.95

8 8 8 4 4 0 0 0

RESERVES Wedderburn 3.4 Wycheproof N 1.3

6.6 2.6

9.8 2.8

12.13 (85) 3.9 (27)

Goals - Wedderburn:P Gerald Riley 6, Jacob Piccoli 3, Matthew Lockhart 2, Ryan Butters. Wycheproof Narraport: Jack Hitchinson 2, Rolly White. Best - Wedderburn: Jacob Piccoli, Liam Ritchie, Gerald Riley, Cameron Lang, Finn Turnbull, Ryan Butters. Wycheproof Narraport: Jack McHutchison, Zachary Cruse, Rolly White, Eric Jones. Boort 2.1 Birchip Watchem 3.2

5.2 6.2

6.4 10.3

7.4 (46) 13.14 (82)

Goals - Boort: Samuel Griffiths 6, Beau Herrington. Birchip Watchem: Ryan Elliott 5, Sam Goldsmith 4, Ty Colbert, Sam Milne, Jack Ryan, Joshua Woods. Best - Boort: Mitch Buchanan, Sheahan, Matthew Kane, Alex Griffiths. Birchip Watchem: Joe Will Hogan, Ryan Elliot, Patrick smith.

Joe Kane, Jordan Cockerell, Samuel Boyle, Jack Ryan, Hogan, Jak Gold-

Sea Lake N Charlton

3.5 0.0

8.12 0.0

15.15 0.1

21.20 (146) 0.1 (1)

St Arnaud Donald

0.0 6.6

0.0 12.11

0.0 18.17

0.1 (1) 25.20 (170)

Donald Wedderburn Birchip Watchem Sea Lake Wycheproof N Boort St Arnaud Charlton

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

2 2 2 1 1 0 0 1

0 0 0 1 1 2 2 1

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

838.24 461.11 168.35 344.23 130.93 40.10 4.81 4.41

8 8 8 4 4 0 0 0

2 2 1 1 0 0 0

0 0 1 1 1 1 2

0 0 0 0 1 1 0

261.11 145,45 202.35 116.16 52.86 0.59 75.44

UNDER 17 7.9 (51) 9.3 (57)

Goals - Boort: Lachlan Hall, Deklan King 2, Brodie Arnold, Sam Barraclough, Kobie Streader. Birchip Watchem: Austin Dean, William Marks 3, Connor Boyle, Charlie Frank, Joshua Woods. Best - Boort: Sam Barraclough, Kobie Streader, Lachlan Hall, Zak MacIntosh. Birchip Watchem: Austin Dean, Harry Cook, Lachlan Randall, Tate Knight.

8 8 4 4 0 0 0

UNDER 14 Boort Birchip Watchem

6.13 (49) 2.4 (16)

Goals - Boort:Deklan King, Brodie McPherson 2, Cooper Gooding. Birchip Watchem: No supplied. Best - Boort: Cooper Gooding, Riley Wagner, Darby F Perryman, Brodie McPherson, Samuel McClelland. Birchip Watchem: Not supplied. Wedderburn 1.4 Wycheproof N 0.2

1.4 3.3

4.8 3.3

4.8 (32) 4.8 (32)

Goals - Wedderburn: Eli Clarke, Noah Winslett 2. Wycheproof Narraport: Not supplied. Best - Wedderburn: Noah Winslett, Travis Lowe, Blaz Cramp. Wycheproof Narraport: Not supplied. Seal Lake N Donald St Arnaud Boort Charlton Wedderburn Wycheproof N Birchip Watchem

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0

0 0 1 1 1 1 1 2

1 1

1675.00 237.50 260.53 75.31 51.09 78.08 38.83 15.52

NEXT ROUND

JUNIORS

Boort Birchip Watchem

Birchip Watchem 2 St Arnaud 2 Sea Lake N 2 Donald 2 Wycheproof N 1 Charlton 1 Boort 2

Wycheproof Narraport v. Sea Lake Nandaly Charlton v. Boort Birchip-Watchem v. Donald Wedderburn v. St. Arnaud

AND RESULTS

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AWARDS CLUB PRESIDENTS Wedderburn: Hamish Winter Irving 3, Luke Holt 2, Jayden Jones 1. Wycheproof Narraport.: Gedd Hommelhoff 3, Justin Bateson 2, Joel Turner 1. Sea Lake-Nandaly: Not provided. Charlton: Not provided. St. Arnaud: Jake Tillig 3, Daniel Gifford 2, Torin Petrie 1. Donald: Daniel Venditti 3, Josh Potter 2, Cody Brooks 1. Boort: Matt Chisari 3, Levi Moss 2, Keiren Wilson 1. Birchip-Watchem: Sam Simmons 3, Elliot Jaeschke 2, Stefan Pye 1.

THIS WEEK’S TOP GOALKICKERS SENIORS Billy McInnes (SNL) ................... 8 Justin Ellis (SNL) ........................ 6 Danny Benaim (Wedderburn) .... 5 Daniel Castellano (BW) .............. 4 Jorden Rosengren (Wedderburn) .. 4 Trent Donnan (SNL) ..................... 4 Will Simpson (SNL) .................... 3 Tom Campbell (Wedderburn) .... 3 RESERVES Gavin Beckham (Donald) ........... 7 Bryan Beckham (Donald) ........... 6 Sam Griffiths (Boort) ................. 6 Gerald Riley (Wedderburn) . ...... 6 R. Eliott (BW) ............................ 5 Joel Clohesy (SNL) .................... 4 Sam Goldsmith (BW) ................ 4

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Thursday April 14, 2022

Ben DeAraugo is proving an early season focal point up forward for the Redbacks in North Central football. And on Saturday he again helped Wedderburn to a commanding 71-point victory over Wycheproof Narraport with three goals and overcoming close play by multiple Demon opponents. REPORT, SCOREBOARDS - PAGE 19

TOURNAMENT DAYS

PLAYERS are arriving in the Loddon for two of the region’s biggest sporting events over Easter. Lawn bowlers are taking to the rinks at Wedderburn from today while play starts in the 68th annual Boort tennis tournament tomorrow. Capacity entries have been received for the opening days of the Wedderburn tournament. Bowling club president Lance Standfield said 22 teams would

ORGANISERS PLEASED WITH STRONG ENTRIES

contest today’s pairs event starting at midday. And there were 22 teams entered for the Good Friday triples event with at least 16 teams in the blue ribband Con Jackson Memorial Fours on Saturday. Lance said club members had

worked tirelessly over the past six weeks to have the rinks in top condition. “The members have been marvellous in their work to have the rinks at their best, six weeks after we hosted the North Central grand finals,” he said. “There will

be local members lining up for the tournament. After all their hard work, they deserve a spot.” Lance said entries had been received from most North Central clubs along with Bendigo, Dunolly and Melbourne. Meanwhile, Boort tennis tournament director Alister McDougal said there had been an increase in entries for the women’s singles championship to be played tomorrow, the first day of competition. “There’s a few new names in

the ladies’ championship event,” he said. Julie Wardle and Jarrod Savage will be attempting to retain their Boort crowns over the weekend. Alister said more than 200 entries were expected to be received before the first ball was served. Alister said overall numbers appeared to be down slightly this year, due to the later Easter and football, netball and hockey seasons having already started before the break.

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