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Art jumps from easels to postcards ARTISTIC Einsteins are channelling their creations into fundraising postcards at Inglewood and District Health Service. Wilma Innes and other residents have taken to fortnightly art classes over the last 18 months where Wilma on Tuesday was carefully choosing colours from her palette for a portrait of the famous scientist and intellectual. Already their enthusiastic creativity has seen many works turned into postcards being sold at the health service. The popularity of cards that range from residents’ paintings of the Inglewood Town Hall and Rheola Hall to flowers has been risen rapidly since the first sales. And residents are planning their first full-scale public exhibition in October. LH PHOTO

HOME KNOCKBACK

APPROVAL has been refused to build a house on an 83-hectare farm.

Loddon Shire councillors on Tuesday rejected the recommendation of its statutory planning co-ordinator Louise Johnston for a permit for a house to be built near Newbridge. Cr Linda Jungwirth said the application by Darryn and Michelle Phinn was contrary to legisla-

Block too small under local regulations

tion to protect agricultural land and the land size less than the minimum 100 hectares to build a home on under council’s planning regulations. Council at its earlier briefing had considered two objections to the application with farm and land management plans. Ms Johnston’s recommenda-

tion had included that the Phinns acknowledged “owners and occupiers of the land are aware that extractive industry and agricultural land uses exist in the immediate area and adjacent to the site that may adversely affect the amenity of the land through the emission of noise, dust, odour, blasting impacts, visual amenity

and the movement of vehicles including trucks up to 24 hours per day, seven days per week”. Acknowledgement would also have been required that those businesses could expand. Cr Neal Beattie said buffer zones existed in the shire to “erase conflict between neighbours”. Councillors said approval could

creature future issues and impact businesses on adjoining land. “This is very clearly an economic development issue versus a planning issue,” said Cr Gavan Holt. “If we were to grant this permit, I would suggest it would mean a very close reconsideration of the Loddon planning scheme.” Cr Jungwirth said she was not assured farming could exist beside current adjoining businesses at the Woodstock site.

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HE OTF grapevine has been working overtime this last week ... readers wanting to share stories that they feel ... well, should be shared. We had a person, who for the sake of offering rare protection, tell us about the father pretty annoyed with his son. Said son likes to engage with conversation at all hours with new friends he meets at social events and on the dance floors. Dad is pretty used to this but thought son was punching above his weight at the big sheep and wool show where the youngster sidled up to none other than popular weatherwoman Jane Bunn. With photo snapped, son has been filling the breakfast table cereal bowl with taunts of outdoing the master!

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HERE’S been a few road safety followups in this column over recent weeks. And the report of a Midnight Dip a couple of weeks ago has seen friends of The Oracle surface with yarns of the said umpire of renown being at times forgetful when it comes to having the handbrake engaged when parking vehicles on his property along the Loddon River. Whether exaggerated or not, at last count OTF has The Oracle having not twice but thrice retrieve motorised farm horses from unexpected paddles in the water.

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NHABITANTS of our fair land have something of a reputation for adding a Y, or O or I to people’s names in acts of friendly endearment. A new arrival to the Loddon has a surname that ends in I, so the locals have simply changed that to O. No argument from the recipient of name-change banter. Let’s wait and see if his served fare will be badged as a parm-I or parm-A.

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UST be positive vibes in the air for people returning to the Loddon. Kylie, the new Inglewood post office owner, has reported never having had so much fun doing the Christmas shopping ... in July. Can’t beat those businesses on the ball to order stock from suppliers in time for husband’s to find a present for the wife on Christmas Eve! Kylie said: “First time I’ve ever Christmas shopped when it’s not late December.”

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CCORDING to legend, Christmas in July was first celebrated at a summer camp in 1933, when Keystone Camp in Brevard, North Carolina, decided to dedicate two days (July 24 and 25) to the holiday—complete with cotton fake snow, a decked-out tree, a gift exchange, and, of course, Santa.

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HERE was a Hollywood movie called Christmas in July made in 1940. So for son of The Oracle, he may not have made a movie but it’s a sure bet his photograph with Jane is a bit like Christmas coming early, we reckon.

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ND in case you haven’t done the maths, there’s just 150 days to Christmas.

local project with erection of an information board telling the story of the town’s memorial wall. President Pam Plant said the wall now had more than 60 plaques honouring families who have lived in the district. The LH PHOTO board was erected with a Loddon Shire grant.

LATE NEWS LODDON Shire Council announced just before midday yesterday that it had awarded a $4.9 million contract to Serle Brothers for stage one construction of Wedderburn’s Donaldson Park Community Hub. The announcement, just as the Loddon Herald was going to print, said: “Stage one of the Donaldson Park Community Hub project in Wedderburn will see the construction of a new multisport and community-focused pavilion. “Stage one will also include the construction of a carpark, solar installation with batteries, pavement works and landscaping. “Design is currently under-

way for stage two of the project, which will be delivered as part of the overall project at a later date. “This stage will include a new multi-faceted playspace for all abilities, landscaping and internal paths.” The council said stage one works were anticipated to start in September and estimated to be completed October 2023, subject to weather and supply of materials. Funding for the council project has also been received from the Federal and State Governments, Donaldson Park Committee of Management, user groups, the community and Inglewood and Districts Community Enterprises.

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Hundreds look at switch

LODDON households in their hundreds have received a $250 State Government bonus after comparing electricity prices. Data released by the Government this week has Boort, Inglewood and Wedderburn topping the local list under the Power Saving Bonus. There have been 166 claims in Wedderburn under the scheme that has been extended to next June and 124 in Inglewood. Boort has had 130 claims as has Dunolly. In the Bridgewater district, the

data shows 60 claims, Serpentine and Bears Lagoon 32 but just a single price check from Jarklin. Other towns listed include: Logan 7, Kingower 4, Kurting 8, Powlett Plains 3, Rheola 7, Salisbury West 5, Borung 5, Woosang 3, Kinypanial 1, Korong Vale 27, Leaghur 4, Raywood 33, Dingee 14, Tandarra 2, Calivil 7, Mitiamo 17, Mincha 7, Mologa 3 and Pyramid Hill 84. In Tarnagulla 23 claims have been made and Newbridge 19. All Victorian households are eligible for the $250 payment,

including the nearly 400,000 concession card holders who previously claimed the payment under an earlier phase of the program. Households can claim the payment through the Victorian Energy Compare website by comparing energy offers to see if they can get a better deal, or by engaging with a participating community outreach partner. The Victorian Energy Compare website is the only free and independent online energy price comparison service avail-

Banking on the next 15 THE 15th birthday party of Inglewood and Districts Community Bank last week saw inaugural board chairman Max Higgs and opening-day manager Jill Hobbs cut the cake at a community celebration. Max and Jill (right) were joined by former and current board members and staff, including chairman Linda Younghusband who said the community bank was looking forward to another 15 years of providing banking services to the district and supporting local communities. After the cake cutting, current manager Michael Prowse (below) shared LH PHOTOS the celebratory slices with staff and community.

able to Victorian energy consumers. Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio said: “Three weeks after launching this bill-busting bonus, we are proud to have supported one million Victorian households with their energy bills while helping them find the cheapest deal available.” “We know Victorian families are doing it tough, so we’re topping up the $250 Power Saving Bonus program to make sure no one misses out.” The extended $250 bonus started this month.

IN BRIEF Principal moves LINDSAY Kingsley is the new principal at Bridgewater Primary School, replacing Julie Ladd who has been transferred to Bendigo. And St Mary’s Inglewood will have a new principal next year with Kim Carter accepting the role of deputy principal at St Therese’s, Kennington. Kim has been at Inglewood for the past 18 months and continues in the role until December.

Monitior role FORMER Loddon Shire acting CEO Jude Holt has been appointed to oversee the governance of Horsham Rural City Council until next January. Mrs Holt’s appointment was announcced by the State Government on Friday. The appointment was requested by Horsham’s Mayor and CEO after concerns about council’s ability to serve its community effectively.

Highest since May THE number of active COVID-19 cases in the Loddon on Tuesday was the highest since May 18. with 93 active cases after 14 more were reported.

New citizens LODDON Mayor Dan Straub on Tuesday conducted a citizenship ceremony. New Australian citizens are Pyramid Hill’s Maria, Allarah and Josephine Ceballos and Boort’s Dave, Jan and Sarah. Gumilao.

New community car will ‘bus’ residents around A NEW community car will give Pyramid Hill residents greater access to medical appointments in larger towns and cities. The town’s neighbourhood house was celebrating State Government funding announced last Friday for the initiative which manager Kim Bennett says will give improve the lifestyle choices of residents. And while the announcement by Deputy Premier and Bendigo East MP Jacinta Allan said the town would receive a bus service, Kim confirmed that the community car project had received all government approvals for the $75,000 grant under the flexible local solutions program. Kim said the grant would see delivery of the town’s community car in coming days and Penny Caspani had been engaged to act as co-ordinator for the first 10 months,

assisting with volunteer driver recruitment and training. She said access to transport for medical appointments had been a key challenge for local residents. “There have been about 10 people using their own vehicles to take neighbours, friends and family to medical appointments,” Kim said. “This will take the load off people using their vehicles.” “Residents have also been without transport to access hairdressing appointments, our town is without its own hairdresser.” Kim said the community car would be available on a user-pays basis “and we’re looking at ways to make it as economically accessible as possible”. The service is expected to start next month.

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Golden experience

YUMMY home-made slices and freshly-brewed coffee are the start of the great experience at Cousin Jack’s Bakehouse. Popular with locals and visitors, Cousin Jack’s in Inglewood’s main street blends history, friendly service and country fare to create a wonderful setting for a relaxing morning or afternoon tea or lunch. The history of Inglewood is golden and the decor of Cousin Jack’s tells the story of great

gold finds and the mining that created a wonderful gold town in the 19th century and where historic buildings are the wonder of any town along the Calder Highway. Owner Deb Roberts is a local and is very well known for her cooking. Her slices and cakes make the perfect combination with coffee. And for a larger meal, Cousin Jack’s pies and traditional Cornish Pasties also keep bringing

customers back to savour the fare from the country bakery. Deb and her staff always have a tempting range of food ready to serve in the cafe or for take-away. A great range of cool drinks is also available. Cousin Jack’s is another great Loddon cafe supporting local people and local organisations. Pop in and enjoy Deb’s wonderful home-made treats!

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Robyn’s award surprise A KEY community volunteer has been named Pyramid Hill Lions Club Citizen of the Year. A surprised Robyn Spowart was recognised at the club’s handover dinner for work with local children. For more than 20 years, Robyn has been a volunteer for the local college’s swimming program. Supporting Robyn’s nomination, teacher Tania Burke said: “Robyn is our number one parent helper. She tells me she really enjoys it and that must be so because Robyn gets in the water, whether it is hot or cold. “She always has the kids that

don’t want to put their head under water or fear water. Robyn works her magic on them with her kindness, patience and rapport she builds with them.” Robyn has also assisted with youth groups since moving to Pyramid Hill in 1987, firstly at the Church of Christ and now with Kids Rock that has started at the Uniting Church since the end of COVID lockdowns and restrictions. Robyn said the fortnightly program started this year and had grown from five to 12 participants. “I just see things that need doing and do them,” she said.

Tania Quinn was returned at the Lions dinner for a further term as president with Colleen Fidler secretary and Robyn’s husband Philip treasurer. The club also handed over cheques totalling $2400 to Kids Rock, Pyramid Hill College, St Patrick’s Primary School, Food Share and Guide Dogs Victoria and other charities.. Tania said most of the money had been raised through the battery recycling program and catering provided by club members for functions. The next catering fundraiser was the local golf club’s annual tournament in August, Tania said.

Robyn and Philip Spowart with president Tania Quinn. LH PHOTO

Brigade boss plans appeal on ‘stand down’ decision WEDDERBURN Fire Brigade captain Anne Hassell is preparing an appeal after being stood down. by the CFA. Ms Hassell was told last week that her diagnosis as a Type 1 diabetic meant she had been relieved of active firefighting duties. “I am preparing for the appeal process ... it could take some months” she said. She is one of a handful of active firefighters with the brigade, a member since 2009 and captain for the past four years. Relieved of active duties, Ms Hassell has resigned as brigade captain. Ms Hassell said the CFA decision left the brigade with just two or three members able to respond to most incidents. She said loss of members through retirements, death and leaving down had made the brigade less functional in recent years. “We have been struggling for a while but we’re not the only brigade in trouble,” she said. Ms Hassell said she had passed a heavy

vehicle licence review after the diabetic diagnosis last year and informed the CFA of her result. A CFA spokesperson said: “CFA has a duty of care to ensure all of its operational members can safely perform operational duties. “Where CFA is aware of a medical condition which may impact a members’ ability to perform operational duties, a medical review will be undertaken to assess the individual’s ability to safely perform the role. This is not only for the safety of individuals, but also for other emergency service workers around them and the community. “In many cases, members who are unable to perform operational roles will retain their CFA membership and contribute in non-operational roles,” CFA District 20, that includes Loddon brigades, currently has 1398 operational with 685 members performing non-operational duties.

Screening brings big crowd THE home-town screening of the acclaimed Lake of Scars documentary in Boort had more than 130 people in the memorial hall last Friday night. After months of discussions with documentary maker Bill Code to “bring the film home” and successful screenings around Australia since the Sydney premiere in February, the Boort showing still had an opening night atmosphere. Paul Haw, who is featured in the documentary looking at the indigenous heritage of Lake Boort and its artefacts, said the screening had further raised awareness of the unique place of the lake in Australian history.

“Bill’s documentary is both powerful and informative and shares a wonderful story. He would have liked to be in Boort but had prior commitments,” Paul said. “But through screening his documentary, his presence was strong and the audience immediately saw why Lake of Scars has been so well received around the country. “Screenings have been sellouts multiple times in Eaglehawk and at other towns in regional Victoria. “Now we can proudly add Boort, where the documentary is set, to the communities that have seen this great documentary,” Paul said.

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Youth advance ideas

THE Loddon-Buloke team to Victoria’s Youth Parliament has used the forum to advance rural development and access to greater school subject selection. Jake Murphy (Wedderburn), Tyler Riley (Charlton), Mia Braun (Pyramid Hill), Lennon Jablonka (Charlton) and Noah Slater (Donald) were joined by Martina Moshy from the Y to form the region’s six-member team last month. They were part of a weeklong Victorian Youth Parliament initiative coordinated by the Y (formerly known as the YMCA) which saw them present their draft Sustainability and Carbon Neutrality in Mining Bill 2022 in the Legislative Assembly in Parliament House. As the first Bill up for debate in the week-long experience, each of the six team members spoke on the merits of the bill, and despite the enthusiastic rebuttals of the Opposition, the Bill was passed. The Loddon-Buloke team was in action again later in the week when it was their turn to refute The Red Robins Rehabilitation in Youth Justice Bill 2022 with all five members again speaking about the inadequacies of the legislation. Three members also participated in adjournment debates with Jake addressing the Minister for Education and the Arts about the disadvantages facing rural students regarding the limitations of subject selections, especially in the arts.

Tyler Ryley, Jake Murphy, Noah Slater, Mia Braun and Lennon Jablonka in State Parliament. Noah addressed the Minister for Regional Development talking about the urban-rural divide and the need to provide a more equitable approach to services and infrastructure across the state, while Lennon Jablonka addressed the Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gambling and Liquor Regulation speaking of the need to set limits on gambling advertising to reduce addiction. Jake said Youth Parliament was a learning experience that not only broadened his horizons

on the political front, it gave him the opportunity to make lifelong friends. “Now that the event has been and gone and the project is complete, I cannot imagine my life without having done it – what a truly remarkable experience,” he said. Mia also gained much from the experience, describing it as a life-changing opportunity that she would heavily recommend to every young person. “I had little to no knowledge about politics, didn’t know how to make a bill, and had signifi-

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cant public speaking anxiety. Through Youth Parliament I was able to learn new things, and overcome obstacles but most importantly, make friends and connections that I will never forget and cherish for the rest of my life,” she said. “It has been such an amazing journey throughout these past few months. I wish I could relive all of those everlasting moments that have, and will, replay in my mind when I’m looking back on the best moments of my life,” said Mia.

COUNCIL BRIEFS Community grants MORE than $38,000 in community grants were approved by Loddon Shire councillors at their meeting on Tuesday. Boort Lakeside Croquet Club will receive $9117 towards the $13,676 cost of a new ride-on mower while Bridgewater on Loddon Development has been allocated $4150 towards the $6484 cost of installing a new solar system to the memorial hall. Arnold Cricket Club will receive $10,000 to connect to the GWM pipeline and irrigate the oval that will cost $32,217, Wedderburn Historical Records Museum $4500 that will be used to publish a new book Wedderburn War Veterans: Saluting their Service South Africa, World War One, World War Two, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq that will cost $16,850 to print and Wedderburn Lions Club $3762 towards a new portable toilet with a price of $5643. Serpentine Bowling Club has been allocated $6611 towards the line bowls green ditching $9916 project.

Leaders meet LODDON Mayor Dan Straub and CEO Lincoln Fitzgerald attended this month’s meeting of the Murray River Group of Councils where talks were held with Nationals’ Senate leader Bridget McKenzie.

Road funding LODDON Shire will apply for an additional $1.4 million from Federal Government to reconstruct and widen sections of EchucaSerpentine road at Pompapial.

Less days for debate as MPs summonsed back to capital MALLEE MP Anne Webster has been officially sworn in for a three-year term with the opening of the 47th Parliament in Canberra on Tuesday. However, the Nationals MP said the new Federal Government’s claim of changing politics with more transparency and integrity did not stack up in the new Parliament. Dr Webster, returned for a second term at the May 21 election, said sitting days in Canberra this year would be the lowest since World War Two. “Since Federation, only four years - 1916 and 1925, 1934 and 1937 - have had less sitting days than currently scheduled by the Albanese government for 2022. ‘The role of Opposition is to hold the government to account, and parliament

is the formal environment in which that takes place. The Albanese government faces no formal scrutiny while it fails to meet the Opposition in the House and Senate.’ Dr Webster said. ‘This year has just 74 days of sitting scheduled, and only four other years since Federation have had less, in the Great Depression and World War One. ‘“Even the four years of World War Two sat more days than 2022. “While the world is still struggling to deal with a pandemic, the Russian and Ukraine war, the threats from China and unrest in the Pacific, global supply chain disruption, a dispatchable energy crisis that shows no sign of abating, the Albanese Government sees no need to face scrutiny,” Dr Webster said.

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Tahlia, Ruby off to finals EAST Loddon P12 students Tahlia Smith and Ruby Cullen have won the Lions junior public speaking club level finals. Students were at the East Loddon Lions Club den for last weeks finals. Emily Lister, Neko Straub, Abby Smith, and Tahlia spoke on “A place other than in your home state, that you would like to visit“ in the Year 3 and 4 final. Judges Wendy Gladmen and Jill Qualtrough awarded first place to Tahlia with Emily the runner-up. The encourgement award was given to Neko. The club finalists from Years 5 and 6 - Paige Smith, Zali Cullen, Ruby Cullen and Campbell Harcourt - introduced “a famous person who lived in the 19th Century”. Club representative in the district final will be Ruby. Runnerup was Paige Smith and encouragement award recipient Zali. Pyramid Hill Lions club final was being held yesterday morning with students from both Pyramid Hill College and St Patrick’s Primary School.

Shirley hands over the reins SHIRLEY Geyer has relinquished her role as secretary of Inglewood Cemetery Trust after 45 years. President Brian Rodwell paid tribute to Shirley’s outstanding service at a special retirement lunch on Sunday. Brian said Shirley had been an outstanding secretary with enormous knowledge of the trust and its responsibilities. Shirley took over the position in June 1977 from Daryl Nixon at the request of then trust president and owner of Appleby Funerals, Jim Summers. She had been wanting to retire for several years and following a further call this year for a new secretary, Brian said Kim Doherty had been appointed to the role. Sunday’s lunch at the Bridgewater Hotel was also attended by Shirley’s family.

East Loddon Lions junior public speaking co-ordinator Dan Straub (left) and club president Alan Guthrie with winners of the club finals Ruby Cullen and Tahlia Smith after last week’s competition at the Lions Den.

Pub consortium working towards September opening RENOVATIONS are underway at Dingee’s Railway Hotel as new community owners plan a grand re-opening within six weeks. The local and Bendigo investor consortium is this week taking delivery of new beer dispensing equipment. Spokesman Matt Bowles said

new local leaseholders were currently progressing the liquor licence applications. “We’re aiming to be open again in late August or early September,” he said. Contracts for the hotel’s sale were signed in late May and the consortium has been prepar-

ing the historic hotel for its reopening after previous owners closed the doors during COVID lockdowns late last year. As reported in the Loddon Herald in May, Matt assembled a consortium after he was “approached by a few locals after the hotel closed and we have

drawn together a group of people to buy the hotel and lease it out to two local people. “We’ve some refurbishment to do in the next couple of months including a new beer system and kitchen updates ahead of a planned re-opening,” he said when announcing the sale.

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Livestock on roads Dead animal removal: Loddon Shire Council is responsible for removing dead animals from local roads and public areas. Please report them to by contacting (03) 5494 1200. Wildlife - native: Injured or orphaned native animals such as kangaroos, possums, lizards and snakes etc. on roads or in public areas should be reported to Wildlife Victoria website or (03) 8400 7300. Livestock on roads: Livestock on roads represent a significant danger to motorists. VicRoads is the responsible authority for livestock on all highways and main arterial roads throughout the shire (Vic Roads A, B and C signed

Shirley Geyer and Brian Rodwell

A reminder that registrations are now open for the Loddon Healthy Minds Network 2022 Suicide Prevention Forum (SPF22), with discount tickets applying for registrations for the entire month of July.

roads). Council is responsible for livestock on local roads. Any loose or wandering livestock should be reported immediately. Contact Vic Roads call centre on 131 170 for highways and arterial roads, or for local roads contact Council on 5494 1200.

The forum will be held on Thursday 20 October from 9am to 3.30pm at the Inglewood Community Hub and will focus on suicide prevention strategies that work in rural areas. A number of experts and speakers will present at the forum, giving insights into solutions and strategies to address rural mental health. This includes renowned mental health speaker, author and radio broadcaster Craig Hamilton.

Please ensure you can provide accurate directions to the location of the livestock. Owners of livestock should take care to ensure that fencing is properly maintained.

There is a limited amount of free tickets for Loddon region community members and volunteers. Please call Vicki at Council on 5494 1230 to register for these limited free tickets.

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Interest builds for hemp plan THERE was definite interest in the growing and processing hemp in the Loddon after a second meeting last week. Tom Smith is proposing to process locally-grown hemp at the former Pyramid Hill pet food factory and says: “Time will have us in a great position to benefit in many ways from growing this truly wonderful ancient plant, I am sure.” Mr Smith said potential business was now looking for contractors who could precision seed, direct drilling into mostly clay loam with a seed equivalent to sorghum in size at 150mm rows. He said the meeting heard from John Middleton, of Hepburn Hemp, involved in agriculture, large scale manufacturing, start-up businesses supporting cannabis companies.

He spoke of the company’s involvement in the industrial hemp industry at Smeaton where growers are also supplying hemp seed to growers. Hepburn Hemp are also keen to value add the hemp products with grower participation. The second meeting had been attended by a different cohort of farmers “and they showed much interest with plenty of questions”. A third meeting will be held next Monday where Mr Smith said growing and sowing details would be discussed. “The ultimate time to sow is mid-August early September for the greatest amount of quality biomas,” he said. “There were also future winter options prior to spring sowing to make benefit of autumn growth on irrigation and our winter rainfall.”

Department staff FMD alert AGRICULTURE Victoria says staff are ready to respond to any biosecurity threats of foot-andmouth disease. It says preparing for a potential FMD detection was the number one priority “and the team is working hand-in-glove with the Commonwealth doing eve-

rything it can to keep Australia FMD-free. Staff are undertaking FMD-specific training, scenario planning and participating in emergency exercises. Loddon Mayor Dan Straub has called on the Federal Government to take all steps to protect the biosecurity of rural industry.

SHEEP THE cheaper market again at Bendigo on Monday saw further significant price falls wiped off lamb and sheep. There was little change to supply with 6000 lambs and 5200 sheep yarded to be similar to a week ago. Demand was the issue with not all buyers present or active amid reports most processors have plenty of stock around them awaiting processing. Lambs were mostly $10 to $20 per head easier again, while sheep varied from $5 easier for the best heavy Merinos and crossbreds to $30 less on secondary light mutton. Extra heavy export lambs sold to $248 and there was only six sales above $220/head in this sale despite some handy fed lambs well over 30kg cwt being available. Most heavy crossbred lambs 26-30kg sold from $180 to $212 with the main run of fat score 3 types averaging $203/head. The heavy trade lambs, 2426kg cwt varied from $167 to a top of $202/head for the best shaped crossbreds that were in short-skins. The general run of domestic weighted lambs $130 to $175/ head. Light lambs under 20kg cwt from $70 to $130/head. On a carcass basis the bulk of the crossbred lambs were averaging from 640c to 690c/ kg cwt, with just a handful of sales of ideal supermarket style

lambs over 700c/kg. But any secondary lambs in rough skins or lightweight types lacking fat cover were discounted down to between 450c to 600c/kg cwt, with this price range including Merinos that were mostly plainer types. The sheep yarding included a good selection of heavy Merino wethers off shears. Mutton prices were cheaper, the heaviest sheep $5 to $15 easier but lightweight and secondary ewes falling by up to $30/head. Heaviest crossbred ewes $168 to $198/head and big Merino ewes $154 to $194/head. Heavy Merino wethers $165 to $190/head. Mutton showed a wide price spread of 450c to 570c/kg cwt.

CROSSBRED LAMBS Yarranvale Est Barham (129) $248, PA Bourke Echuca (15) $230, Yarranvale Est Barham (131) $228, MA & TK Treweek Wakool (24) $210, SR Snelson Tongala (77) $202, TA & DL Stevens Pyramid Hill (46) $188, AJ & CR Dalrymple Narrewillock (78) $185, Shear Excellence Invergordon (27) $184, Braeside Farming Charlton (40) $183, Wilson Hopeavon P/L Kurting (51) $178, A & R Hiscock Ivanhoe (95) $166, Braeside Farming Charlton (83) $165, L & L Hall Elmore (21) $157, D & F Graham Moama (18) $144.

MERINO LAMBS A & R Hiscock Ivanhoe (58) $140, Alan Harris Costerfield (13) $136, Renee Harman Murrabit (26) $130, Hacon Past Wangaratta (121) $121, A & R Hiscock Ivanhoe (58) $119.

HOGGETTS F & M Schmidt Pyramid Hill (21) $ 170.

MERINO WETHERS RW & CM Coutts Boort (135) $180, G & L McGurk Charlton (324) $170, WI Gould & Son Woosang (103) $165, LC Soulsby Rheola (61) $164, James Sexton Goornong (158) $155.

CROSSBRED EWES Waverley Farming Birchip (31) $191, MA & TK Trewick Wakool (17) $176, HC & JL Buzza Stanhope (18) $165, Synergy Farms Yarrawalla (14) $165, D & F Graham Moama (55) $138.

MERINO EWES TA & DL Stevens Pyramid Hill (107) $194, A & N Hocking Dingee (89) $185, T Fernandes Winjallok (93) $180, Barrabogie Willangie (18) $175, R & E Verley Jarklin (52) $170, Andshara P/L Berrimal (137) $166, McKay Farms Drummartin (90) $154, Braeside Farming Charlton (13) $141.

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GRAIN Boort Grain Co-op prices: Wheat - H1 $408 FIS. H2 $403 FIS. APW $378 FIS. ASW $361 FIS. GP1 $313 FIS. Barley - PL1 ISCC $359 FIS. SP1 ISCC $359 FIS. Bar1 ISCC $339 FIS. Season 2022-2023 deld site - APW MG $370. Bar1 MG $332 +$20 Malt.

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FEATURES Ken Arnold starts a new series on local railway lines

Surveying the line 1. The dodo bird became extinct in which century? 2. Approximately how many years ago were sheep domesticated? 3. Which alcoholic beverage is the most popular? 4. What is the head of the worldwide Catholic church called? 5. The American town Salem is famous for what? 6. Croissants are traditionally made in what shape?

Llanelly railway station be chosen it would require a much more extensive cutting than the proposed 13,000 cubic yard cutting off Canning Street. The first sod was turned by a Miss Bent, daughter of Thomas Bent, who authorised the work, on July 29, 1887, McAllister was stationed at Inglewood whilst Stanmore was at Dunolly, the overseeing engineer a Mr. Wiggins being midway. There were to be stations at Tarnagulla, Llanelly and Arnold with sidings at Painswick, Laurie and Bul-a-Bul. The Tarnagulla & Llanelly Courier newspaper reported in August 1887 that 50,000 sleepers would be required for the line. The earthworks for the railway line had been completed by December 7, 1887 whilst the construction of the 32span 15-foot high bridge over the Bul-aBul was well under way when the creek flooded causing much damage owing to the surveyors’ levels being too low. As a result a section for the line had to be resurveyed and the bridge rebuilt. This along with the insistence of the site of Tarnagulla station caused the cost of constructing the line to be well above the quote. The Dunolly to Laurie section was opened on February 11, 1888 whilst Tarnagulla was reached on March 7. As a result a special free train ran from Tarnagulla to Dunolly for the fifth annual Dunolly show on March 21. The line had reached Arnold’s Bridge by May 10, 1888. The Dunolly to Inglewood line was opened on November 20, 1888. The final cost was £71,112 whilst a further

7. The film ‘Hocus Pocus’ was released in which year? £20,000 was spent on purchasing land and property this including the Alexander residence at the Gladstone Street, Tarnagulla crossing. There were 11 gate keeper houses along the line. There was much fan fare to celebrate the opening of the line. The Tarnagulla Brass Band, followed by the children, led a procession along Commercial Road to the recreation reserve. As much of the line was fenced the road crossings were protected by cow catchers. These consisted of a pit over which two hugh logs were laid prior to timber being laid across at right angles. These were designed to stop animals getting into the railway station sites however they did not stop children from getting down into them waiting for the train to pass over. Don’t we do some stupid things as we pass through life! Imagine the train stopping over one of these pits and letting off volumes of steam. Yes I am old enough to remember the steam trains rumbling along the line. There were three safe working systems, they being Dunolly-Painswick, then Painswick to Arnold and Arnold to Inglewood. The early major road crossings were at Tweeddale Street, Broadway, Rheola road, all in Dunolly, Tarnagulla-Moliagul road, now Wimmera highway, Gladstone and Lytton Streets, Tarnagulla, Llanelly, Bridgewater-Dunolly road, Calder Highway, Inglewood whilst there were about 20 other crossings.

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8. Aurora Borealis is another name for which natural phenomenon? 9. Which cartoon cat is famous for loving lasagna? 10. Bamboo is the primary food in the diet of which animal? 11. What is Australia’s tallest mountain? 12. Haematology is the study of what? 13. What is the main ingredient of guacamole? 14. Which Australian capital city has the nickname ‘City of Churches’? 15. Sydney airport is named after which Australian aviator? 16. True or False – the process of pasteurization was named after Louis Pasteur. 17. Who invented the telephone? 18. Haggis is a traditional food from which country? 19. How can you determine the age of a tree? 20. A heptadecagon has how many sides?

ANSWERS 1. 17th (1662) 2. 10,500 years 3. Beer 4. Pope 5. Witch trials 6. A crescent 7. 1993 8. Northern Lights 9. Garfield 10. Giant Panda 11. Mount Kosciusko 12. Blood and blood disorders 13. Avocado 14. Adelaide 15. Charles Kingsford Smith 16. True 17. Alexander Graham Bell 18. Scotland 19. By counting the rings from the center of the trunk to the bark 20. 17.

A PROPOSED railway line from Marong to Newbridge, Llanelly, Tarnagulla on to Dunolly was surveyed by John Darbyshire during 1861 however at that time should the line have been constructed it would not have connected with any other line. Darbyshire was adamant about the site he had selected for the Tarnagulla station although it would have been on an area that was full of miners holes. He also wanted the line to pass out through Laurie, a farming area, and Painswick where very few people lived, rather than a more direct line through Waanyarra which would have followed what was then the main road between Dunolly and Tarnagulla passing a short distance from the Waanyarra cemetery road intersection, on through Murderers Hill, past the western end of Sporting Flat road. There is a couple of nice brick and granite culverts along the old road however most of it is unrecognisable. Not only was this route shorter it would not have required any cuttings, however Darbyshire was not about to concede. Further survey work was carried out by- Lawson in April 1873, his line also requiring much earthworks around Dunolly. Eventually, a Mr McKie completed his survey for the line, through to Inglewood, in March 1887, the line to divide at Tweeddale Street, Dunolly, the line to the left going to Mildura whilst the line to right passes through Painswick, Laurie, Tarnagulla, Llanelly, Arnold, Bul a Bul (Sloan’s) before reaching Inglewood. Tenders were called in June 1887 to construct the 24-mile line between which included 49 bridges and sixty seven culverts, the largest bridge being that over the Bul-a-Bul Creek between Arnold’s Bridge and Stanley. There were 12 tenders, the lowest being that of Messrs. McAllister & Stanmore, for £59,055/8/10, the work to be completed by May 1, 1888. I have no idea why Stanley is quoted. It probably should have read Sloan’s or Bul a Bul station. It was not long before the residents of Tarnagulla were complaining about the site for their station, it being north of William Herd’s store at the corner of Commercial Road and Lytton Street, as it was so far out of town, it being described as cruelly arbitrary. The Railway Commissioners explained that if a more central site was to

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Loved Pa of 7 grandchildren and Great Pa of 7 great grandchildren.

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NORTH CENTRAL HOCKEY SCOREBOARDS Under 12: Wycheproof Narraport lost to Birchip Watchem 0-2, St Arnaud d Charlton 5-2, Wedderburn lost to Dopnald 1-4, Sea Lake Nandaly d Boort 3-1.. St Arnaud 37 95 Charlton 28 72 Sea Lake Nandaly 27 69 Donald 19 49 Birchip Watchem 19 49 Boort 11 28 Wycheproof N 7 18 Wedderburn 2 5 Under 15: Wycheproof Narraport lost to Birchip Watchem 0-12, St Arnaud d Charlton 5-4, Sea Lake

Nandaly lost to Boort 0-3. St Arnaud 29 88 Birchip Watchem 25 69 Charlton 22 67 Donald 15 45 Boort 9 27 Sea Lake Nandaly 6 18 Wycheproof N 6 18 Women: Wycheproof Narraport lost to Birchip Watchem 1-6, St Arnaud lost to Charlton 1-3, Sea Lake Nandaly drew Boort 0-0. Charlton 33 100 Birchip Watchem 30 83 Wycheproof N 22 67 St Arnaud 11 33

Boort Sea Lake Nandaly Donald

11 7 0

33 21 0

Men: Wycheproof Narraport d Birchip Watchem 13-0, St Arnaud d Chalrton 9-0, Sea Lake Nandaly lost to Boort 0-6. St Arnaud Donald Boort Wycheproof N Sea Lake Nandaly Charlton Birchip Watchem

25 28 24 17 7 7 3

85 85 73 52 21 21 8

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SPORT | GOLF

Strong turnout marks 100th tournament

THE 100th Wedderburn tournament has wrapped up with golfers playing a course that was in top condition. Players came from clubs across country Victoria for competition over four days. The club had waited three years to present the special tournament with president Tony Holt and captain Graham Nesbit pleased with the support. The ladies 4BBB was contested by players from Belvoir Park, Birchip, Bamawm, Boort, Lockington, Donald, Charlton and Inglewood. Division A: Glenda Bird and Susie Lockhart 44 points. Best 9: Dot Beattie and Di Johnston 22. Division B: Vicki Bainbridge, Carolyn McHugh 42. Best 9: Sue Slattery and Debbit Gallagher 21. Nearest the pins: Debbie Gallagher, Jill Millie, Heather Hogan. Men’s stroke – 27-hole scratch A Grade: Chris Boucher 108, Tony Woolley 109. Handicap: Chris Hanson 107.5, James Brown 108.

B Grade scratch: Liam McNeil 124, Tony Conly 125. Handicap: Jon Davison 103.5, Mick Coughlan 107. 18-hole scratch A Grade: Tony Woolley 72, Dean Leggett 75. Handicap: Joel Shrimpton 68, Byron Bird 69. B Grade scatch: Ron Hart 81 on countback Liam McNeil. Handicap: Mick Coughlan 71 on countback Jon Davidson. 9-hole handicap – A Grade: James Brown 35 on countback Craig Burns. B Grade: Dave Harrison 34, Tony Holy 35.5 Nearest the pins: Craig Burn, Chris Hanson, Jonno Curnick, Mark Perry. Sunday’s mixed results saw Owen and Carolyn Reid from Birchip win the scratch with 76. Tim and Susie Lockhart won the A Grade handicap, Karen and Geoff Weston were the B Grade handicap winners.

INGLEWOOD The game chosen for Sunday’s play at Inglewood was a four-

stick challenge, meaning that all golfers had to trim the number of clubs in their golf bags from the usual maximum of 14. This led to some head scratching and interesting choices for exactly which clubs to take. As the results attest, scoring was difficult, however ‘Nitro’ Joyner won the day with a solid 33 Stableford points from Rob Stranger on 32. Rob has put together a very solid run of form over the last month. The four-stick event made for some interesting club and shot selection, for example one player chose not to take a putter, and now has a much better relationship with his 3 wood after using it for chipping, putting, and the occasional longer shot as well. David Vanston placed a great shot onto the 9th scrape within 2.7m of the hole, narrowly holding off Tim Johns by 28cm to win the super pin and the multi jackpotted prize which was just shy of $100 in value.

Club captain Graham Nesbit. LH PHOTO

Graham with David Harrison and Tony Woolley. LH PHOTO

Keith Lewis takes part in the centenary tournament. LH PHOTO

Kane Safstrom checks the card. LH PHOTO

Quartet claims shield IT WAS excellent to see a large field of 31 players for the annual Carmody Shield competition at Pyramid Hill on Sunday. The course is in magnificent condition and we had many players travel from large distances to compete in the ambrose event. Winners of the day, with a score of 72-13¼-58¾, were Jack Walters, Maree Ring, Tony Mullins and Ted Carmody. Runners up, with a nett of 59, were Shane Carmody, Paddy Carmody and Matt Scott. Nearest the pin on hole 16 was Jeanette Naylor (ladies) and Jason Deller (men). The club thanks the Carmody

family for organising the event and to the workers at the club for their efforts in maintaining the course. The junior program continued into its second week with 16 participants. They are all developing their techniques and becoming more accurate and powerful. All participants received a complimentary pair of sunglasses courtesy of Golf Australia. There is still two weeks of the program left to run and there will be a free barbecue lunch on the final Sunday. Volunteer coaches are assisting with the sessions.

Winners of the Carmody Shield: Jack Walters, Maree Ring, Tony Mullins and Ted Carmody

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NETBALL | SPORT NETBALL SCOREBOARDS LODDON VALLEY 13 and under: Pyramid Hill 2, 4, 10, 15, (15) lost to Mitiamo 7, 19, 24, 35, (35), Marong 14, 19, 28, 34, (34) d Inglewood 2, 5, 7, 8, (8), Maiden Gully 1, 6, 8, 9, (9) lost to Calivil 4, 8, 12, 19, (19). Marong Mitiamo Pyramid Hill BL Serpentine Calivil Maiden Gully Inglewood Bridgewater

189.84 172.45 158.56 118.38 128.73 71.15 29.43 31.35

48 40 40 36 28 20 16 12

15 and under: Pyramid Hill 16, 29, 40, 51, (51) d Mitiamo 5, 9, 11, 16, (16), Maiden Gully 10, 18, 29, 37, (37) d Calivil 9, 21, 32, 35, (35), Marong 19, 39, 58, 72, (72) d Inglewood 10, 16, 19, 28, (28). Marong Calivil Pyramid Hill Maiden Gully BL Serpentine Bridgewater Inglewood Mitiamo

322.03 156.65 135.67 141.13 134.46 88.94 35.21 20.81

56 38 38 36 32 16 16 8

17 and under: Maiden Gully 9, 16, 25, 31, (31) lost to Calivil 14, 20, 29, 35, (35), Newbridge 10, 20, 25, 34, (34) d Bears Lagoon Serpentine 10, 20, 27, 33, (33). Newbridge Calivil Maiden Gully Bridgewater BL Serpentine Marong Mitiamo

155.31 147.42 178.57 124.62 138.89 61.24 23.08

44 42 40 40 30 24 16

A Grade: Pyramid Hill 8, 14, 23, 33, (33) lost to Mitiamo 10, 20, 35, 49, (49), Newbridge 20, 38, 57, 80, (80) d Bears Lagoon Serpentine 5, 9, 13, 22, (22), Maiden Gully 14, 30, 46, 58, (58) d Calivil 11, 21, 33, 47, (47). Maiden Gully Mitiamo Marong Calivil Bridgewater Newbridge Pyramid Hill BL Serpentine

160.43 135.81 123.00 122.71 109.09 83.82 65.25 44.20

48 46 42 36 32 20 12 4

B Grade: Pyramid Hill 8, 17, 24, 29, (29) lost to Mitiamo 8, 15, 22, 30, (30), Marong 20, 36, 54, 68, (68) d Inglewood 9, 15, 25, 36, (36), Newbridge 20, 34, 51, 69, (69) d Bears Lagoon Serpentine 5, 10, 14, 22, (22), Maiden Gully 10, 24, 38, 49, (49) d Calivil 7, 17, 27, 39, (39). Newbridge Bridgewater Maiden Gully

162.81 135.28 142.00

48 44 40

Kiara Berry (Donald) and Redback Emma Lockhart hustle for control in the A Grade match. LH PHOTO Marong Calivil Pyramid Hill Mitiamo Inglewood BL Serpentine

122.38 95.21 82.03 75.47 69.83 61.19

40 20 20 16 12 0

C Grade: Marong 16, 26, -, 52, (52) d Inglewood 9, 19, -, 34, (34), Pyramid Hill 13, 24, 43, 55, (55) d Mitiamo 4, 11, 15, 21, (21), Maiden Gully 18, 44, 61, 72, (72) d Calivil 8, 13, 20, 30, (30), Newbridge 1, 10, 19, 26, (26) lost to Bears Lagoon Serpentine 13, 25, 38, 49, (49). Maiden Gully Marong BL Serpentine Bridgewater Calivil Newbridge Pyramid Hill Inglewood Mitiamo

171.68 120.98 134.14 145.34 91.02 89.71 87.78 65.91 57.39

52 44 40 36 24 20 16 8 0

C Reserve: Marong 17, 30, 44, 56, (56) d Inglewood 4, 9, 11, 12, (12), Pyramid Hill 6, 11, 16, 21, (21) lost to Mitiamo 5, 11, 18, 22, (22), Maiden Gully 17, 30, 42, 52, (52) d Calivil 5,

8, 16, 22, (22), Newbridge 14, 28, 37, 42, (42) d Bears Lagoon Serpentine 8, 14, 25, 30, (30). Maiden Gully Marong Newbridge Bridgewater Calivil Mitiamo BL Serpentine Pyramid Hill Inglewood

290.53 201.55 126.85 144.47 121.36 56.98 91.36 39.34 25.84

52 46 36 34 32 20 16 4 0

NORTH CENTRAL 14 and under: St Arnaud d Charlton 27-16, Sea Lake Nandaly lost to Boort 14-21, Wycheproof Narraport lost to Birchip Watchem 9-23, Wedderburn d Donald 20-7. Birchip Watchem Wycheproof N Wedderburn Boort St Arnaud Donald Sea Lake Nandaly Charlton

265.67 141.86 141.80 124.89 80.56 71.22 73.51 33.23

52 44 40 28 16 16 12 0

Junior 17 and under A: St Arnaud d

Charlton 52-10, Wycheproof Narraport lost to Birchip Watchem 52-10. Donald Birchip Watchem Boort St Arnaud Wycheproof N Charlton 17 and under B: Sea lost to Boort 1-54. Boort Donald Birchip Watchem Sea Lake Nandaly St Arnaud

21.97 36 11.19 28 13.83 24 9.85 12 8.28 12 4.32 0 Lake Nandaly 26.77 26.68 10.84 7.00 7.98

24 22 14 10 2

A Grade: Sea Lake Nandaly lost to Boort 34-37, Wedderburn d Donald 68-30, Wycheproof Narraport d Birchip Watchem 43-29, St Arnaud lost to Charlton 21.57. Wedderburn Charlton Boort Sea Lake Nandaly Wycheproof N Birchip Watchem Donald St Arnaud

230.94 118.45 116.81 105.76 94.57 95.69 94.65 30.67

52 40 32 26 22 20 16 0

B Grade: Wedderburn d Donald 5539, St Arnaud lost to Charlton 2148, Sea Lake Nandaly lost to Boort 19-53, Wycheproof Narraport lost to Birchip Watchem 38-43. Wedderburn Donald Boort Charlton Birchip Watchem Sea Lake Nandaly Wycheproof N St Arnaud

252.00 134.92 135.57 95.69 93.60 87.54 71.30 35.43

52 40 36 28 24 20 8 0

C Grade: Wycheproof Narraport d Birchip Watchem 33-32, Sea Lake Nandaly d Boort 51-17, St Arnaud d Charlton 42-19, Wedderburn d Donaald 40-22. Donald Sea Lake Nandaly Wedderburn Birchip Watchem Boort Wycheproof N St Arnaud Charlton

210.38 191.00 194.86 126.89 88.01 70.67 42.88 20.39

48 46 40 28 20 14 8 4

Cliffhanger Pies secure crucial victory

Inglewood’s Giselle Noble in the 13 and under competition. LH PHOTO

IN A cliffhanger game and a must win for both teams, Boort has taken honours by three goals over Sea Lake Nandaly in the A Grade netball. It was a seesaw battle from first to last whistle. And, plenty of oohs and aahs from the crowd. Izzy Coutts and Georgia Sheahan played smart against the strong Sea Lake defenders, moving the ball quickly and sharply. Emmerson Doyle was being pest-like to Sea Lake’s mid courters hustling and forraging for every pass. It came down to the last three minutes with pressure shots from both ends before Grace

Hosking picked out a tough intercept followed by Georgia Sheahan putting her body on the line and causing another turnover. Doyle took out the award for best on court for the Pies. At Wedderburn, the rampaging Redbacks soon had control over Donald. Maddi Postle in defence was crucial to repelling the Blues’ efforts while Aliza Lockhart at goal attack was instrumental in setting up another Redbacks’ win. Boort started quick and effectively in the B Grade clash, forcing many turnovers against the

Sea Lake goalers. Ash Egbers and Kazz Adams were rewarding the defenders with strong goaling and rebounding. Boort sped away in the second half with high intensity and took home the four points. In under 14 A, Boort girls looked a bit tired and sluggish after a week at camp. Great mid court play through Natalie Hall and Emma Malone saw the ball consistently delivered well into the goal ring. The team pushed hard to come home with the the win. Award winners were Emma Malone and Bella Quinn. Victoria Lanyon won the award in under 14 B.

14 | Loddon HERALD Thursday July 28, 2022

SPORT | LODDON VALLEY

Tight game keeps crowd on their feet

PYRAMID Hill hosted neighbours Mitiamo in what was clearly the Round 15 match-of the-day in LVFNL. Having won a tight, dour and low-scoring struggle in round six on Mitiamo turf, anticipation was rightfully high for another tight encounter. A crowd that was very vocal and on its feet for most of the senior game, was kept wondering until the final minute of the contest. The Superroos were full of energy, able to exert high level pressure and prepared to run and carry in the opening term. They kicked with the aid of a 2-3 goal wind and led by nine points at the first change. However, this was not a true reflection of the control they had maintained for most of the term. They had eight scoring shots to just four, but the Dogs made the most of forward forays, and kicked two valuable goals into the breeze. Kicking with the breeze the hosts had 10 scoring shots, but registered just two major scores in the second term. Importantly though, they kept the visitors goalless. Mitiamo then turned on the after-burners in the third term, and their seven goals to two saw them build a 20-point buffer to take into the last quarter. After a decent “spray” from coach Nathan Fitzpatrick the

Bulldogs upped the ante in the final term. Pressure was amplified, kicks found targets and the scoreboard ticked over. Despite many opportunities and errant conversion, they did not hit the lead until deep into time-on. The Superroos struck back immediately and looked to have rescued the result. Ashton Dye was the last-minute saviour for the home team though, as a strong contested mark, followed by a kick that travelled 50-plus metres saw the Bulldogs pull off a meritorious win. Despite the close margin, the Bulldogs had managed 29 scoring shots to 19, and certainly controlled enough of the game to win. This was a similar statistic to the round six clash when the Dogs scored 27 times to 13, and prevailed by four points. In the earlier game a severely depleted Superroos reserves outfit was no match for the Bulldogs, and went down by over 30 goals. Rowan Pollock kicked another eight goals to consolidate his lead on the goalkickers table, and Jordan Simpson also claimed an eight-goal haul. In other games, Brandyn Grenfell kicked 18 goals for Marong in its win over Inglewood and is now just 11 away from breaking the league record 140 set by Bridgewater’s Peter Collins in 1982.

Bears Lagoon Serpentine stalwart Andrew Gladman marks firmly in front of goal in the final quarter of his milestone 300th game on Saturday against Newbridge. LEFT: Inglewood came within two points of defeating junior ladder leader Marong at Malone Park where Jackson Luckman was in the thick of action. The Panthers had the edge until the final quarter when Inglewood held them goalless while kicking 2.3.

- GEOFF HICKMOTT

LH PHOTOS

Battle for fifth gets interesting

SCOREBOARDS SENIORS Pyramid Hill Mitiamo

Johnstone, N. Devanny. Inglewood: C. Ingham, L. Nemet, C. Wright, C. Morone, N. Angelino, J. Woods.

2.2 3.5

4.10 3.6

6.11 10.7

10.19 (79) 11.8 (74)

GOALS - Pyramid Hill: M. Cheesman 4, B. Dickens, B. George, J. Woodward, A. Dye, S. Gunther, D. Collis. Mitiamo J. Reynolds 5, L. Matthews 4, T. Grant, J. Saville. BEST - Pyramid Hill: D. Collis, M. Cheesman, B. Morison, B. Dalton, D. Morison, B. George. Mitiamo : D. Mowat, D. Thomas, L. Dale, N. Twigg, J. Reynolds, L. Twigg.

Maiden Gully 6.3 Calivil 1.1

10.11 1.2

14.14 2.6

20.16 (136) 4.7 (31)

Marong Pyramid Mitiamo Bridgewater BL Serpentine Maiden Gully Inglewood Newbridge Calivil

14 13 14 13 13 13 14 13 13

13 12 9 8 6 4 3 3 2

1 1 5 5 7 9 11 10 11

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

330.62 230.99 117.43 113.42 79.08 64.28 54.78 50.32 65.04

52 48 36 32 24 16 12 12 8

RESERVES

GOALS - Maiden Gully: S. Turner 6, J. Butty 5, W. Mitrovic, B. Aitken, M. Gilmore, C. Walsh 2, J. Dwyer 1. Calivil: B. Mensforth, W. Cole M. Avard, J. Lawry.

Marong Inglewood

BEST Maiden Gully: S. Turner, N. Murley, J. Lampi, C. Walsh, M. Dean, H. McCartney. Calivil: J. Burns, C. Pearse, J. Lawry, A. Daniels, M. Avard, M. Maxey.

GOALS - Marong: D. Blume 8, R. Hender 7, M. Willox, J. Cooper, T. Thach 3, T. Wilson, G. Reade, C. Berry 2, S. Taylor, B. Langridge, J. Cummins, K. Newton, P. Loomes.

Newbridge 2.3 BL Serpentine 2.3

2.3 4.6

7.4 7.7

8.6 (55) 15.13 (103)

GOALS - Newbridge: R. Burt, C. Dixon 2, C. Dixon, B. Pearce, L. Nihill, T. McLeod. Bears Lagoon Serpentine: A. Gladman, J. Taig 3, R. Maher, H. Gadsden, J. Laird 2, K. Paxton, J. Farnsworth, J. Bailey. BEST - Newbridge: C. Argus, C. Sanders, A. Fithall, B. Pearce, B. Etherington, L. Nihill. Bears Lagoon Serpentine: J. Laird, B. Harrison, H. Gadsden, J. Walsh, D. Poulter, J. Taig.

Marong Inglewood

5.4 1.1

14.9 2.2

27.10 3.4

39.14 (248) 4.5 (29)

GOALS - Marong: B. Grenfell 18, K. Robins 5, R. Taylor, C. Jacobs 4, A. Ward 2, A. Pappin, J. Gadsden, L. Lee, J. McCaig, D. Johnstone, C. Thiesz. Inglewood : S. Hoskin, C. Morone, B. Cotchett, C. McGaw. BEST - Marong: B. Grenfell, J. Gadsden, L. Lee, C. Jacobs, D.

10.3 0.1

16.9 0.1

26.9 0.1

35.16 (226) 0.1 (1)

BEST - Marong: G. Reade, D. Blume, J. Cummins, S. Taylor, K. Newton, R. Hender. Inglewood: D. Christensen, L. Else, B. Reddin-Jowett, M. Lewis, E. Wright, J. Sides.

Pyramid Hill Mitiamo

4.6 0.0

14.7 0.0

21.12 0.0

29.14 (188) 0.0 (0)

GOALS - Pyramid Hill: R. Pollock, J. Simpson 8, M. Dingwall 5, M. Bateman, G. James, T. Nunn 2, J. Mathers, M. Gunther. BEST - Pyramid Hill: M. Dingwall, R. James, J. Simpson, G. James, N. Skinner, B. Moon. Mitiamo: S. Tuohey, R. Lawry, H. Storey, M. Storey, H. White, Z. Gray,

Maiden Gully 4.2 Calivil 3.2

8.2 4.3

12.5 4.4

15.12 (102) 4.6 (30)

GOALS - Maiden Gully: B. Watterston 5, J. Doolan 4, A. Cazar, T. Hudson 2, L. Sobina, B. Roper. Calivil: : T. Piercy 2, D. Capell, J. Bonanno. BEST - Maiden Gilly: B. Watterston, J. Burns, W. Anderson, J. Mott, J. Covington, J. Doolan. Calivil: D. Howard, P.

Whelan, B. Coates, W. Pressnell, J. Manderson, L. Kirkwood.

Newbridge 2.1 BL Serpentine 0.1

4.3 2.2

4.6 3.5

8.8 (56) 5.5 (35)

GOALS - Newbridge: M.. Whittle 4, J. Dawkins 3, O. Gordon. Bears Lagoon Serpentine: J. Gladman, W. McMahon 2, T. Strauch., BEST - Newbridge: H. McGillivray, J. Dawkins, B. Wilson, D. Whan, M. Morgan, K. Bertuch. Bears Lagoon Serpentine: B. Sheahan, M. Quinn, A. Edwards, M. Hancock, M. Addlem, W. McMahon. Marong Pyramid Hill Bridgewater Newbridge BL Serpentine Calivil Inglewood Maiden Gully Mitiamo

14 13 13 13 13 13 14 13 14

14 11 8 8 7 6 3 3 0

0 2 5 5 6 7 11 10 14

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

720.60 325.46 155.54 130.13 85.84 70.83 40.34 36.22 20.94

56 44 32 32 28 24 12 12 0

UNDER 18 Marong Inglewood

3.2 2.2

4.7 3.4

7.9 5.4

7.9 (51) 7.7 (49)

GOALS - Marong: Not supplied. Inglewood: L. Harris, I. Willits 2, details incomplete. BEST - Marong: J. Collins, J. Manning, R. Wakefield, Z. Justice, B. Coombs, L. Hale. Inglewood: I. Willits, G. Nevins, J. Wendels, O. Mathews, R. Smith. Marong Bridgewater East Loddon Inglewood

13 12 12 13

11 8 4 2

2 4 8 11

2 3 3 2

224.43 133.79 51.88 61.44

PUBLISHED DETAILS AS MADE AVAILABLE BY AFL CENTRAL VICTORIA

44 32 16 8

THE fight to play finals is heating up with three rounds to go. A late season push by Maiden Gully is putting the heat on Bears Lagoon Serpentine. If the Eagles pull off an upset against Mitiamo on Saturday when they met last time, less than a kick separated the two they will move within one game of fifth spot. And as the final rounds play out, it is looking likely that fifth spot won’t be booked until the last round when the Bears and Eagles clash. While the pundits are with Mitiamo on Saturday, a shock result is possible. Other Loddon Valley matches this Saturday should see the leading sides take honours. The tightest may be between Bridgewater and Newbridge but in the end, the Mean Machine has superior skill and pace.

THIS WEEK Bridgewater v Newbridge Bears Lagoon Serpentine v Marong Calivil v Pyramid Hill Mitiamo v Maiden Gully

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NORTH CENTRAL | SPORT

Blues battle tight web

DONALD had a tricky time escaping with the points from the Spider Web on Saturday when Wedderburn put in another match-of-the-day performance. The Redbacks had a bit to play for. When they last met, Donald moved the ball at speed all over the ground and was able to control the game from the outset, running out 68-point victors. Saturday was different. The Redbacks tightened their game and didn’t let the Royal Blues off the leash. The first quarter set the tone for the game with Redback Tom Campbell on fire at centre half forward, marked everything and kicked the Redbacks’ five goals for the term. Donald had the same number of scoring shots with Haddow, Sam Griffiths and Venditti always looking dangerous around the goals. The second term was a bit of an arm wrestle with the Donald boys working hard to go in two points up at the main break. The premiership quarter saw the Royal Blues outgun the Redbacks with four goals to one and the Donald boys went in at three quarter time with a 22-point lead and looking the goods.

However, the Redbacks were not totally done as they managed the first three goals of the term through Campbell, McKay and Luke Holt to bring Wedderburn to within five points and it was game on again. The Royal Blues steadied, regained a bit of composure and in the final couple of minutes were able to find the big opening twice and put the game out of Redback reach and go on to a well earned 20-point win. Despite the loss the Redbacks had contributors all over the ground. None better than Campbell with seven goals in a great performance. Hamish Winter-Irving and Jackson Guan across half back marking well and particularly Guan with refound confidence running off half back and driving the ball deep forward. Darcy Jackson on a wing found the ball early with a couple of strong marks and went on with it. Jaran McKay and Corey Lowry have pace and use it to great effect. McKay bursting from packs and sending the ball forward while Lowry is a great tackler and his closing speed catches the odd few by surprise. Jayden Jones whether at half back, on

a wing or at half forward finds plenty of the ball and he was at it again Saturday. Jordan Hargreaves had a good battle with Donald’s Reece McNally in the ruck contests and both were good contributors around the ground for their respective teams. For Donald Brody Haddow and Sam Griffiths with three goals each always looked dangerous when forward. Haddow in particular produces consistently every time he plays against the Redbacks. The ever young Ross Young continues to display skills that haven’t diminished over the years. Any youngsters around who want to know how it’s done should watch how this bloke goes about it. Ryan Hards and Riley Barrack seemed to be everywhere. Both read the play well and always seemed to be where the ball was. They will be vital cogs for the Royal Blues come finals time. Daniel Venditti is another who reads the play well and he along with Josh Potter and Scott Wood made solid contributions. Overall an entertaining game with the Royal Blues making the most of late opportunities.

- BOB STEEL

SCOREBOARDS SENIORS Wedderburn Donald

5.2 4.3

6.4 6.6

7.5 10.9

10.6 (66) 12.14 (86)

Goals - Wedderburn: Tom Campbell 7, Joe Lockhart, Luke Holt, Jaran McKay. Donald: Samuel Griffiths, Brody Haddow 3, Daniel Venditti 2, Darcy Harrison, Reece McNally, Josh Potter, Ross Young. Best - Wedderburn: Tom Campbell, Hamish Winter-Irving, Darcy Jackson, Jaran McKay, Jackson Guan, Corey Lowry. Donald: Brody Haddow, Reece Mcnally, Daniel Venditti, Ross Young, Josh Potter, Scott Wood.

Sea Lake N Boort

6.6 0.1

14.12 0.1

22.16 0.3

26.17 (173) 3.6 (24)

Goals - Sea Lake Nandaly: Will Simpson 7, Justin Ellis 4, Wade Donnan, Matt Elliott 3, Tyson McKenzie 2, Charlie Cox, Billy McInnes, Austin Mertz, Ryan O’Sullivan, Jack Poulton, John Summerhayes, Brody Weir. Boort: Matthew Chisari 2, Frasier Holland. Best - Sea Lake Nandaly: Will Simpson, Brodie Adcock, Jai Wright, Callan Noonan, Wade Donnan, Austin Mertz. Boort: Matthew Chisari, Nathan Twigg, Levi Moss, Keiren Wilson, Tom Potter, Samuel Green.

Wycheproof N 2.2 Birchip W 2.4

4.4 6.7

5.5 10.15

St Arnaud Charlton

3.1 2.1

5.1 2.1

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

3.1 0.0 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

12 11 11 8 4 3 3 0

1 2 2 5 9 10 10 13

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

7.6 (48) 14.16 (100) 8.3 (51) 2.2 (14) 259.07 317.31 250.25 110.38 47.31 67.70 41.75 27.61

48 44 44 32 16 12 12 0

RESERVES Wedderburn Donald

1.2 3.4

1.2 10.5

1.6 14.9

1.7 (13) 18.11 (119)

Goals - Wedderburn: Gerald Riley. Donald: Noah Berry, Ryan Leeder 4, Michael Donnellon, Jonty Funcke 2, Ryan Bath, Gavin Beckam, Brenton Dixon, Joshua Taity, Brannon Walker. Best - Wedderburn: Ashley Younghusband, Jayden Leach, Kevin Walton, Jacob Piccoli, Tyson Woodman, Matthew Lockhart. Donald: Joshua Talty, Ryan Leeder, Dylan Gowlett, Logan Geddes, Kalon Green, Ryan Bath.

Sea Lake N Boort

3.1 2.1

8.1 6.2

9.3 9.5

11.9 (75) 9.5 (59)

Goals - Sea Lake Nandaly: Thomas Cox, Lachy McClelland, Chase Tait, Nathan Wight 2, Max Cahoon, Billy Poulton, Nick Watson. Boort: Patrick O’Rourke 4, Ethan Coleman, Matthew Hodoras 2, Matthew Kane. Best - Sea Lake Nandaly: Codey Elliott, Rory McClelland, Angus Collins, Lachy McClelland, Chase Tait, Joel Clohesy. Boort: Patrick O’Rourke, Matthew Hodoras, Joe Kane, Blake Slatter, Richard Knight, Matthew Kane.

NUMBERS AT THE BALL: Redbacks Jackson Guan, Jayden Jones, Jordan Hargreaves, Jordan Rosengren and Joe Lockhart outnunber Donald’s Daniel Venditti who would be among the Royal Blues’ best on Saturday. LH PHOTO

Ruthless bid for double spot

BOORT made the trip to Sea Lake and were feeling confident of a good showing against the second placed Tigers. The Magpies were entitled to consider themselves to be in the contest for a large part of the game after their performances over the last three matches, winning two and after leading for the major part of the game before just going down to the Redbacks. While the Magpies form read pretty well, the Tigers were not going to allow them to be in the contest if they had any say in the matter and by the end of the first quarter the writing was on the wall for another big win to the Tigers. In the opening quarter of the game, it was all the Tigers as they opened up a match winning lead in this term 6.6 was their return from the opening term and Boort found it hard to break the lines and their return was just one solitary point and trail by over 40 points. The scoreboard did not look any bet-

ter for the Magpies in the second quarter as the Tigers added a further eight goals and kept the visitors scoreless. Will Simpson was again amongst the goals and his contribution by the end of the day would tally up to seven. The Tigers are strong on all lines but they do have the firepower up forward with Billy McInnes, Wade Donnan, Matt Elliott and Justin Ellis all popping up in the list of goal kickers for the club and when you put that sort of combination together it makes the job of any side a hard task and Keiran Wilson and his fellow back men found this out with the Tigers’ 26 scoring shots in the opening two terms. At the main break, the Tigers lead was out to over 90 points. When you are trailing by such a big margin with two quarters to go you can only hope that things don’t get any worse. Well it did as the Tigers started the third term the same way that they had started the previous two terms. With another

eight goals in the third term and Boort just being able to manage two points it was just a matter of what will happen in the final quarter when the three-quarter time lead is over 140 points. With nothing to lose Boort was hoping for a change of fortune just to salvage some pride and they did have a change of luck and were able to break through to register three goals in the term. The Tigers managed to add four more goals to record a win of around 150 points. It was the Pies’ best scoreboard term though with goals from Chisari and Holland. The Tigers are strong on all lines and have a good mix of youth and experience and this will all be on show in this week’s match again the talented Donald side who are also vying for the double chance held at present by the Tigers. Boort after suffering such a big defeat will now need to regroup for their game against St Arnaud.

Wycheproof N 0.2 Birchip W 2.6

0.3 5.10

1.3 8.13

2.3 (15) 12.18 (90)

St Arnaud Charlton

3.4 2.4

4.8 3.4

6.9 (45) 4.6 (30)

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

1.2 2.3 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

12 11 11 6 6 3 3 0

1 2 2 7 7 10 10 13

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

490.94 361,15 238,78 103.62 99.88 43.02 21.99 16.45

48 44 44 24 24 12 12 0

UNDER 17 Sea Lake N Boort

1.2 0.4

2.8 1.6

6.8 4.7

8.9 (57) 5.9 (39)

Goals - Sea Lake Nandaly: Brock Crowe 3, Thomas Cox 2, Cooper Allan, Jed Daniels, Jack Stacey. Boort: Tom Potter 2, Alex Cockerell, Frasier Holland, Samual Toose. Best - Sea Lake Nandaly: Max Cahoon, Lance McClelland, Thomas Cox, Isaac Durie, Brayden Allan, Cooper Allan. Boort: Nicholas Scott, Lachlan Hall, Jacob Mulquiny, Beau Herrington. Boort Sea Lake Birchip W Donald Charlton St Arnaud Wycheproof N

11 11 12 11 11 11 11

8 8 8 6 6 3 0

3 3 4 5 5 8 10

2 2 1 2 2 2 2

254.22 250.12 178.89 106.37 102.82 43.49 10.03

40 40 36 32 32 20 8

FINALS VENUES ANNOUNCED August 20: Either Donald or Sea Lake the side that finishes second of these two sides will host the first semi-final. August 27: Either Donald or Sea Lake the side that finishes third of these two sides will host the second semi-final. September 3: Preliminary final at Charlton. September 10: Grand final at Wycheproof. Feeny Medal: August 24 at Charlton.

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Thursday July 28, 2022 LH PHOTO

TOMMY TERRIFIC REDBACKS’ forward Tom Campbell was in terrific form in the opening quarter of Saturday’s North Central league clash at Donaldson Park against Donald, kicking five goals as Wedderburn’s intensity and drive left the Royal Blues shell-shocked. Campbell’s half-a-bag came as he ran the ground creating opportunities and openings, the Redbacks in numbers and in front of opponents including Donald’s Scott Wood. Campbell added a further two goals to his match return after the scintillating opening term burst.

ONE PROUD BEAR

SATURDAY’S game felt more like the senior debut than a 300th appearance for Andrew Gladman.

The Bears Lagoon Serpentine stalwart admitted to having nervous moments in his historic Loddon Valley game against Newbridge. “It was like my first senior game ... I had the yips for a while,” said Gladman. But in a rampaging final term, Gladman kicked three goals to add to his earlier five behinds as the Bears extended a twopoint lead at the final break into 48-point final margin.

Gladman said his game settled during that steamrolling fourth quarter. And while taking his season tally to 32 goals, Gladman admitted he still occasionally drifts to the defensive zone. “Until a few years ago, I always played down around the backline,” he said. “I am a fairly defensive type of player.” “But as you get older, it’s easier to sit up forward.” Gladman started his junior career with the club in his hometown Serpentine before lining up with Bendigo Pioneers and VFL Bombers and then Kangaroo Flat in the Bendigo league. He returned to Serpentine in

2011. “It’s my home club and home town and it’s where I feel comfortable,” he said. “And we (wife Alicia and young family) enjoy the town and the community. “ Gladman, who has captained the Bears, won best and fairests and represented the Loddon Valley league but only come close to being in a premiership side, said the highlights of his 300-game career were the club, “its country footy atmosphere and playing in some successful teams”. Gladman is the third generation of his family to play for Bears Lagoon Serpentine.

Gladman after snaring one of three goals on Saturday. LH PHOTO