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1/2hp which was restored by Kevin Boardman of Camden (pictured at right). Another classic was a 1918 Regnis, complete with wicker side car, restored and owned by Bernie Medway (centre). The rally was started by Cooma-Monaro Shire councillor Rogan Corbett (left) after breakfast at the Car Club in

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Police call off search for fishermanPolice have called off a search for a fisherman who fell overboard in Lake Eucumbene last Wednesday evening.

The 57-year-old man, from Western Sydney, was fishing with his son between Angler’s reach and Providence Portal when he fell out of the boat.

His son tried to assist him back into the boat, but he, too, fell into the water.

He searched the immediate area but could not find his

father, then swam to shore and walked for about five hours until he reached Anger’s Reach to raise the alarm.

Police and emergency services started a search in the early hours of Thursday, October 18.

The search involved the police air wing and emergency services personnel from Jindabyne, Cooma and Nimmitabel as well as a police launch.

Police narrowed down the area where they believed the men fell into the water. But the searchers failed to find the missing man.

The search resumed on Friday morning using police divers and sonar equipment but failed to locate him./

The search continued on Saturday and Sunday, but it was called off at 5pm on Sunday when there was no sign of the missing man.

On Monday, police were assessing future actions.

They remind all

people that the wearing of life jackets is compulsory on all inland waters in small craft.

The missing man was not wearing a life jacket.

In other police news, a 20-year-old Cooma man was issued an infringement notice for aggravated littering last Sunday. He was seen to throw a glass stubby onto the roadway in front of other motorists, smashing it in the roadway.

A 23-year-old man was stopped in Baron Street, Cooma on Saturday morning because of the manner of his driving. He was given a roadside breath test which proved

positive and taken to Cooma Police Station for a breath analysis.

It was discovered he was driving on a suspended licence and was charged on a mid-range PCA offence as well as driving while suspended.

Two men were issued infringement notices in Cooma for urinating in public.

A 22-year-old man was seen urinating on a power box outside a business in Sharp Street on Friday evening.

A 36-year-old man was observed urinating on the middle of the road in Vale Street.

Police were also kept busy during and after the Bombala races.

A number of patrons were issued infringement notices due to their level of intoxication at the races and other premises.

In Jindabyne police are investigating an accident in which a passenger was trapped by the legs and later airlifted to The Canberra Hospital.

The accident occurred when the driver, an unlicensed driver who was taking instructions from the passenger, failed to find the brake pedal, crossed Reidys Cutting Road and crashed into a sandstone wall, trapping the passenger by the legs.

The NSW Police used their launch, helicopters and divers to try to locate a missing fisherman at Lake Eucumbene.

Jenny’s the latest winnerJenny Jordan is the latest winner

of the Cooma Lions Club Lucky Joker competition which is held in conjunction with the Cooma Hotel every Friday night.

Over the years the competition has been running, tens of thousands of dollars have been raised by the club. This money goes back into the community as the Lions Club completes it’s community programs, such as pathways at Yallambee Hostel and the pathway to Lambie

Gorge. Jenny’s $5200 win on October 12 was the latest draw.

Lions president Ken Hanna has thanked the patrons of the Cooma Hotel for their support and the management for allowing the Lucky Joker to continue.

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Locals have graduated from a Certificate Four training and

assessment course from UCC.

Pictured are graduates, from left, back,

Tabitha Williams, Yvi Henderson, Sandra

Crimmins,Cathy Guion, Alicia Jones; front: Beck Minear, Neroli

O’Neill, Emma Green, Nicky Rabbitte, Libby Smith and facilitator

Jacqui Retford.

Locals graduate from UCC courseThe University of Canberra College (UCC) in partnership with the University of Canberra delivered the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110) as part of a regional pathways project to community personnel from three shires including Cooma Monaro, Snowy River and Bombala.

This program was developed through extensive stakeholder engagement with members of the Monaro Regional Interagency led by the Cooma-Monaro Shire Council and a range of community groups from across the Monaro, Bombala and Snowy River regions.

It was primarily funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations as a project aimed at providing ‘Pathways to enhance regional participation in Higher Education’.

The 15 applicants enrolled in the 12-week program were selected on the basis of their involvement in community development or community services work and their potential

to promote ongoing training and mentoring in the region.

Geographic isolation of participants was reduced because the program was delivered in the region, workplace sponsorship and the provision of local learning support raised success rates.

Successful participants of this program have achieved a nationally recognised qualification and have developed academic and presentation skills that will support ongoing workplace development and advancement.

This program has strengthened the relationship between the University of Canberra College, the University of Canberra and the three shires, with a number of community-based initiatives being developed for delivery in the future including the Certificate II in Active Volunteering (CHC20212).

A ceremony to celebrate the achievements of the program participants will be held in the Cooma library at 10:30am on Friday 19th October 2012.

Facilitation of Training and Assessment

The University of Canberra College, Professional Education and Training, is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that provides genuine learning experiences with nationally recognised qualifications in Vocational Education and Training (VET). The UCC is located on the University of Canberra campus in Bruce ACT.

TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is a nationally recognised qualification, and is the foundation for all training in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.

VET Training Packages are industry endorsed units of competency and qualifications in a wide range of fields including Community Services, Hospitality, Child Care and Frontline Management to name a few.

Any person who delivers and/or assesses nationally recognised training in these fields must have the qualification and expertise in the field they are delivering as well as the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Jacqui Retford, the Training and Assessment Facilitator at UCC travelled to Cooma each week of the 12-week program to deliver the training in the Cooma Library meeting room for workshops on Training Design, Delivery and

Assessment. In addition, participants were

expected to complete four major assessment tasks throughout the program and gather evidence demonstrating their skills, knowledge and experience in the units of competency.

This was a heavy workload as the participants still maintained their usual work and family commitments during this period. By the end of this program, participants developed extensive skills and knowledge in the field of training delivery and assessment, a strong camaraderie and valuable community networks.

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“The course has given me practical skills and also inspiration – a path forward. The course has revealed the world of VET and adult learning, and a greater understanding of how we can build training opportunities locally”

“I feel honoured to have had this opportunity and thankful to the University of Canberra College for realising the potential of this course for this community and for making it so accessible”

“I wanted to do this course so I can better support the young people I work with to achieve their goals.”

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Ensemble’s firstconcertThe Snowy Mountains Ensemble will hold their first concert in Cooma on Saturday October 27 at 7pm at the Ex-services Club.

The ensemble consists of approximately 20 players, and they are conducted by Rodney Clancy.

The ensemble was formed several years ago by combining existing adult and youth ensembles who were both struggling as independent entities but by combining have become a musical force within the community.

There is a wide mix of ages starting from about 12 years of age to 70ish.

Our players are of all different skill levels and experience, but everyone works together to put on a great performance that both audience and players can enjoy.

Earlier this year the ensemble featured in the community production of Gilbert and Sullivan Extravaganza.

Saturday night’s concert will feature Spring and Autumn from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Memory from Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s Cats, Jupiter from Holst’s Planets Suite and other Classical favourites.

Also joining the ensemble on the night will be violin soloist Jessie Regan from the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, and other guest players from Cooma and Sydney.

Tickets are available at the Fabric Salon (Vale Street) or at the door before the concert.

Child/Student $5, Senior/Concession $15 and Adult $20. Come along for an enjoyable night of classical music!

MCCR president Sandy Schofield presents a cheque for $5000 to the Cooma Crew, Kathy Manthey, Jack Nott, Dianne Nott, Andrew Manthey, Dale and Brian Coyte last Sunday.

On Sunday October 21 president of the Monaro Committee for Cancer Research (MCCR), Sandy Schofield, donated $5000 on behalf of the MCCR to the Cooma Crew who are raising funds for the Steven Walter Children’s Cancer Foundation (SWCCF) by participating in the Around Australia Ride in 2013.

Over the past 12 years, the foundation has had a strong

commitment to raising funds for much needed and vital cancer research, supporting the provision of a full range of clinical services to patients, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and adolescents. MCCR have had a close association with the SWCCF for some years and feel the two groups have the same aim and goal – a cure for cancer.

For every 10 children diagnosed with

cancer, three do not survive and here in Australia, that translates to three children losing their lives to cancer every week.

All monies raised through the Around Australia Ride will go directly to an experimental therapy for childhood brain tumours which will be conducted in three stages. The estimated cost of Stage 1 is $150,000.

MCCR donates to Cooma Crew ride

Cooma CWA meetingCooma CWA meeting was held on October 8, following the AGM of the branch.

President Barbara Scanes welcomed a good attendance of members and asked for special thoughts to be given to those less fortunate than ourselves.

Arrangements were made frortransport to the Monaro Group Conference being held on October23.

The Gungahlin branch members will be hostesses for the conference being held at Ngunnawal.

Cooma delegates are Lyn Stead, Doris Haylock and Hazel Walker and branch councillors are Helen Reeves and Beaty Russell.

The next meeting of Cooma branch will be held on Monday November 12 at the Cooma Country Club.

Friendship hour begins at 11am, followed by BYO lunch and the business meeting at 12.30pm.

The cookery competition for this meeting is the Sultana Cake and the December it will be Christmas cake and for Christmas Pudding.

All interested ladies are welcome to attend.

SRSC news with Joe VescioI’m proud

to announce Council’s annual Health & Safety Day is on again and is scheduled for Wednesday 7 November 2012. This is an initiative started by Council and has proven very popular over the last few years.

The very popular free skin cancer screenings will he held again, with a limited number of appointments available for staff. New for 2012 will be the ‘Crookback Clinic’ which is a seminar for people who want to protect themselves from muscular-skeletal dysfunction and/or restore poor function to good function. It is an essential for people with crook backs, stiff necks, frozen shoulders and sore arms.

Also available are seminars on work-life balance and general well being. They are targeted at people who want to make improvements to their lifestyle and get a better balance

between work and non-work aspects of their lives. It aims to help people feel better, have more energy, reduce stress levels and get more out of life.

Monaro Rural Health also come along to carry out checks for blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose etc and can answer questions and provide general advice about various aspects of a healthy lifestyle.

I’d like it known that employees of other local organisations are also invited to attend. There skin screening sessions will be available to Council staff in the first instance. Some sessions are open with no limit on numbers but others are limited to a ‘first in’ basis. Contact Council directly for further information.

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Cooma CBD improvements planA Landscape Concept Plan for the Cooma CBD, aimed at improving and enhancing the central Cooma area, specifically Sharp Street, as well as the approaches to town is now on public exhibition.

The plan examines the current state of the town centre environs and sets out proposals for improvements to the streetscape, amenities, footpaths, and road entrance treatments and contains specific ideas for works in Centennial Park and the band shell.

The mayor, Cr Dean Lynch, is encouraging all residents to look at the report, which will be on display at the Cooma-Monaro Shire Council offices in Commissioner Street, the Monaro Regional Library and the Cooma Visitors’ Centre as well as on council’s website.

“This plan, when adopted, will set the direction for upgrading the centre of Cooma over the next few years and I would like to see as many residents as possible comment on it,” he said.

“It is only with input from the community that council is able to produce plans that reflect local opinion.”

Public submissions will be accepted until Thursday 15 November 2012, following which the plan and comments will be considered at the regular December 2012 meeting of Cooma-Monaro Shire Council.

If you require further information, please contact Pat Booker on (02) 6455 1801.

What Graffiti?: Mural Completed in JindabyneAfter eight days of hard work and only a few weather delays, Ben Eyles and a team of 33 young people completed the CASP-funded What Graffiti? mural project on Jindabyne’s Mitre 10 building.

The pop-art inspired piece features hundreds of characters from history, literature, film, and video games. Each series of faces emerged from the

imagination of Eyles and local young people, with truly stunning results.

Snowy River Shire Council would like to thank everyone that worked on the project, particularly Mr. Eyles and the young people that worked so hard to beautify Jindabyne.

What Graffiti? was funded by a Country Arts Support Program (CASP) grant through Regional Arts New South

Wales and Snowy River Shire Council, and through the generous donation of 48 litres of Wattyl Solarguard by Wattyl in conjunction with Jindabyne Mitre 10.

For more information on this exciting and successful project, please contact Snowy River Shire Council’s Youth Health and Development Worker Meghan Quinn on 6451 1506 or [email protected].

SNOW FM has woin a major Commercial Radio Award.

Josie Fitt who is part of the Brekky Crew on Snow FM picked up the award for best Music Director Country.

Apart from being part of the morning crew Josie is responsible for all the music that is played on Snow

FM. Josie travelled to Sydney with a number of the staff to attend the presentation.

She was overjoyed when her name was called out as the winner. It is quite an achievement as there were entrants in this category from country radio stations from all over Australia

Top honours to Snow FM’s Josie

Snowy River Alliance to host internationally renowned ecologist

Dr Alec Costin, an ecologist with more than 50 years experience in research and management of alpine ecosystems, will be guest speaker at Snowy River Alliance’s Annual General Meeting in Jindabyne Memorial Hall on Sunday.

Dr Costin studied science at Sydney University and in his honours year began studying the ecology of the Australian Alps at a time when very little was known of the mountain ecosystems.

In the late 1940’s he established a soil conservation research station at Cooma to undertake research on the high mountain catchments including Mt Kosciuszko, the source of the Snowy River. Later he worked in

the CSIRO Division of Plant Research as head of the Alpine Ecology Unit. Over his long working life Dr Costin (now retired) developed an i ncompa rab l e k n o w l e d g e of the interrelationship of water, soil and vegetation of the Snowy M o u n t a i n s , including the e c o l o g i c a l impacts of high country grazing and the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme. Dr Costin’s presentation will be on the future of the Snowy River and Catchments and Snowy River stories.

In the 10 years since the Snowy legislation came

into effect in 2002, some progress has been made on returning environmental flows to the Snowy River below Jindabyne Dam.

The river has also benefited greatly from the last two years of especially good rains. However there is still much work to be done to ensure that Snowy River is restored to ecological

health: this year’s allocation is approximately half the minimum environmental flow of 28 percent that the Commonwealth and Victoria and NSW Governments agreed to return to the Snowy; no environmental

flows have been returned to the Upper Snowy above Jindabyne Dam; the Mowamba River which could provide a surrogate natural headwaters for the Snowy has been re-diverted back into Jindabyne Dam; and the NSW Government has failed to re-establish the pivotal independent Snowy Scientific Committee.

Anyone interested to become involved in the continuing campaign to save the Snowy River please come along on Sunday October 28 to Jindabyne Memorial Hall at 2pm to hear Dr Costin’s talk and catch up with Snowy River Alliance members for further information on the current state of the Snowy River.

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There has been signi�cant discussion in the business and general community as to the future economic development of Cooma and the region. In particular, debate has focused on the professional process council is undertaking to achieve a balance between quality of life, sustainable development and conservation of our environment in line with the State Government's planning guidelines and Strategic Community Plans identi�ed by the community earlier this year.

As a key strategic outcome from these plans, council’s objective is clearly to encourage and facilitate population and enterprise growth in the local and regional economy by developing and maintaining Cooma as a regional centre of high-level sustainable economic, social, environmental and community activity.

Council will achieve this objective by providing economic and social development leadership with a variety of stakeholders through consultation, facilitation and the co-ordination of council’s strategic service delivery plans.

For example, as a starting point, a strategic economic provider/driver involves consideration in the areas of land-use planning and improving desired infrastructure provisions and economic strengths of local resources.

Currently, the draft Local Environmental Plan (LEP) is the principal legal instrument for addressing such land-use planning decisions. In this context, the LEP allows council to e�ectively and professionally manage the ways in which land may be used through zoning and developmental controls to achieve desired community outcomes.

The draft LEP has been on exhibition now for several weeks and council wants to know whether your concerns have been adequately addressed to re�ect the strategic future direction of the Cooma-Monaro Shire.

I call upon not only community members to assist council in these matters but the professionals involved with economic development concepts, such as surveyors, land brokers, real estate agents, lawyers and others that provide the backbone to land-use planning and development in our shire.

A series of public meetings designed to address areas of concerns about your property and land areas for development across the Cooma-Monaro Shire is being provided to assist in establishing desired long-term community-based economic development strategies involving opportunities and capabilities.

If you are interested in the future of Cooma and your shire, your input is vital in providing a clear expression of the desired character and sustainable development of Cooma, its villages and rural areas.

Your input will form the foundation of future economic and social development. A list of public meeting times and venues can be obtained from council's Communiqué Page and council's website.

The draft LEP can be viewed at council's o�ce between the hours of 8.35am and 4.45pm Monday to Friday; the Monaro Regional library between the hours of 9.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am to 1.00pm on Saturday.

The LEP maps and supporting documentation can also be viewed on council's website at www.cooma.nsw.gov.au. Submissions can be made in writing to council or via e-mail to [email protected]. All submissions must be received by COB. Friday, 15 December 2012.

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the postman calls

There was a fair bit of popping and wheezing and clanging and banging going

on around the place last weekend.

Not, it wasn’t The Postman mowing his lawn (although the sounds were very similar)

it was the annual Girder Fork rally.

More than 40 old (back to 1914) motor cycles were in Cooma to celebrate the joys of riding cycles with no or very little, shock

absorption.

The riders, some of them almost vintage themselves, enjoyed a rally around the

Monaro and back for a presentation dinner on Saturday night.

The oldest bike, a 1914 Douglas, had a top speed of 75khp, a knuckle-whitening pace considering the limited braking capacity.

The Postman was a tad embarrassed, however, by the behaviour of some local

motorists towards the visitors.

Observed on a the drive to Adaminaby at lunchtime on Saturday – several old bikes

chuffing along with about six impatient motorists behind, resorting to overtaking on double unbroken lines, around blind corners

and having to pull up short so as not to collide with the old bikes.

Maybe it’s time our local councils invested in some signage along the lines “Vintage

rally in progress – drive carefully” which can be erected at suitable intervals to advise

motorists to show some manners?

Speaking of which – has peeing in public become some new craze, like planking? Our local police seem to be constantly having to move on, and chastise, blokes who seem to

need advice from the continence nurse.

Either that or a crash course in manners and personal hygiene.

Everyone been to the pool now it’s open? Enjoy the long, long hike from the carpark to the entrance? Its even longer when the temperature is only just three degrees and

the wind is blowing.

How about we install an electronic gate opener adjacent the carpark? If gym users can swipe their little gizmo to gain entry to the gym, why can’t season pass holders

have a similar facility at the pool?

RiposteLisa Ashurst

Funny how fast grass can grow…a bit of rain, a bit of sun and whoompa! Jungle! I swear that only a week ago our grass was shorter and far more well behaved and yet here it is now, all grown out and shot in every direction like a bad hair day.

It’s a lovely colour though, all bright green and healthy and lush looking and it will look a picture once it’s had a run-over with the mower so all I need now is a clear day to do the mowing, but that hasn’t been happening because on the days I’m home and free to mow it’s either raining or snowing or else it is kind of clear but the long shaggy grass is still sodden from the rain/snow of the day/night before! Then it grows even longer and shaggier.

But hey, isn’t it always the way! I mean, I really, really want to get in and do the lawn mowing before it turns into a case of hacking my way through the yard with a machete but doing it in the rain and/or tying to run a mover over it in it’s current sodden state would probably be unproductive and the end result would just look awful.

So….what to do? Well, possibly I could borrow a sheep or two. I’m sure they could mow through the jungle in just a few days and wet grass can be eaten down with no ragged side effects and it wouldn’t matter what the weather was doing. Sheep will eat regardless, plus an added advantage would be the visuals. I just adore sheep (have done all my life) and find them really appealing.

But sheep and cuteness aside, I have a real spring growth thingy going on so I need to get my mowing thingy on ASAP. I should seriously consider my weeding thingy too as the garden beds have a whole lot of new stuff sprouting in them that shouldn’t be there and as is usually the case, the new stuff wants to take over. Well if the new stuff was good looking it would be welcome to the space but since when has any weed ever been a looker?

Anyway, it’s becoming a bit of a race now so I’m hoping for a clear weekend so I can get into it once and for all. Front and back yards all done and back to their neat-looking selves again and then I’ll be ready to tackle those gardens. Just one dry sunny weekend, that’s all I need.

Just one…!

Challenge for PI ministersEditor,Our primary industry ministers

throughout the country have a golden opportunity on Friday October 26 to stand up for rural Australia and put in place a framework which will assist farmers and our agriculture industry manage future extreme weather conditions.

They will be meeting with the federal minister for agriculture on this day to decide on the future of drought policy.

Encouragingly, governments are favourable towards household income support.

However, we must ensure that any asset test allows farmers to preserve their farm assets for future income generation.

We have also had very positive discussions around the issue of preparedness and self-reliance, and constructive ways that governments might be able to assist farmers in this way.

Disappointingly business support is not attracting the same interest from government.

This forms an important part of any drought policy and we want state and federal ministers to commit to investigate business support options.

We also want to see improvements in farm management deposits, skills and training, investment in tools and technologies and social support measures.

Current drought policy measures have played a vital role in helping rural families and businesses through the recent drought.

The challenge for governments is to design a policy that delivers better outcomes than the previous one.

Fiona Simson

PresidentNSW Farmers


LIONS CLUB OF COOMACHRISTMAS CAKES

The 2012 Lions Christmas Cakes are now available in Cooma. Their sale helps fund various Lions Club programmes throughout Australia.

They are available in two sizes:

Sales points are St George, Westpac and Commonwealth Banks,Mitre 10 and Cooma-Monaro Shire Council.

Cakes will also be sold alongside Cooma Lions Club Christmas Hamper Raffle tickets from late November.

Cakes are also supplied at half price to the Salvation Army, St Vincent de Paul and Meals on Wheels.

1Kg for $11 and 1.5Kg for $15

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Gearing up for sesquicentenaryCooma Public School is gearing up for its sesquicentenary – its 150th anniversary, in April 2013.

The big reunion is planned for April 28 and the school is hoping as many former students and teachers as possible will be able to attend. Pictured on this page are students from the sixth form classes of 1966 – the year before they moved on to high school.

Many of these students will be Cooma this weekend as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of leaving Monaro High School.

For more information on the CPS 15oth , contact John Chapman at the school.

These photos courtesy of Mryna Miso and Schoo’s Studio.

Top: 6A in 1966, with teacher Mr Peterson.

Photo includes (back) Peter Garrad, Lyndon Toole, Bob Coles; second back, Iain Hudspith, Steve

Robinson, Drew King; second girls row,

Kirsten Wohl, Anne Mugridge, Suzie Rosa; front: Margret Quodling

(Rolfe); Liz Litchfield (Wolfe).

Middle photo, 6B 1966. Photo includes

Stuart Howard, Michael Schweiger, Christine

Kaufline (Turner)

Bottom photo 6C 1966. Photo includes Allan Burchall, Robert

Wroe, John Smith, Gary Pearson, Trish Brabin (Rolfe), Kerry

Crisp, Barbara Huggett. and teacher Mr Hume.

24th October, 2012Photo: Pamela Thomas

COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL WEEKLY NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION

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BEFORE YOU INSTALL A POOL

Re-Introduction of disposal fee for E-Waste

PUBLIC NOTICE

In June this year, Council resolved to conduct a three-month trial where fees were not charged for the disposal of E-Waste items (e.g. computers and components, televisions etc.) from residential premises within the shire. Throughout the trial period, approximately 700 E-Waste units were taken to the Cooma Landfill for disposal.

As the anticipated Stewardship programme is not available for Council to dispose of these items, Council has resolved to re-introduce the disposal fee.

The fee for the disposal of E-Waste items is $6.00 per item and will apply from 1 November 2012.

The fee of $12.00 will still remain for disposal of domestic units from outside Cooma-Monaro Shire. E-Waste items from commercial premises or commercial quantities located outside Cooma-Monaro Shire will not be accepted.

JOHN VUCIC PO Box 714GENERAL MANAGER COOMA NSW 2630

Yallambee Lodge resident Doug Vaughan was helped in the garden by Monaro High School students Natalie, Ben and Sam. The students are part of the school’s community service group which visits Yallambee Lodge on Wednesday afternoons.

If you are considering purchasing a pool this summer, it is essential that you contact Council and discuss the requirements of having a pool in your yard.“A pool is an excavation or structure that is capable of holding water of 300mm or more and is for the purpose of swimming”.A pool must be surrounded by a child-resistant barrier that separates the pool from any residential building situated on the premises and from any place adjoining the premises. (This is a new requirement under NSW Government)• This fence must be a minimum of 1.2 metres in height• Be no more than 100 mm from the ground• Have gaps of no more than 100 mm between gaps/spaces• Gate must be child resistant and swing outward• Fence must be 1.2 metre from any objects e.g. bbq, rock walls, deckchairs,

cubby houses.• Pool owners must clearly display a current resuscitation sign which is legible

from a distance of 3 metres • Pool safety checklists are available from Council to assist you with the

requirements.

Nomination Forms for Local Citizen of the Year Awards are now available from:•Cooma-Monaro Shire Council – 81 Commissioner Street•Cooma Visitor Information Centre – 119 Sharp Street•Cooma Library – 61 Vale StreetTo complete an ONLINE NOMINATION FORM go to www.cooma.nsw.gov.auAward categories include the following:•Citizen of the Year •Young Citizen of the Year•Sportsperson of the Year •Young Sportsperson of the Year•Community Event of the Year •Community Group of the YearCompleted Nomination Forms must be delivered to one of the above locations or posted to PO Box 714, COOMA NSW 2630. Nominations close 5.00pm Friday, 23 November 2012.If you require further information, please contact Sandra McEwan on (02) 6455 1777.

LOCAL CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS FOR AUSTRALIA DAY 2013

COOmA-mONARO DRAFT LOCAL ENvIRONmENTAL PLAN 2012The draft LEP 2012, and associated documents have been on exhibition since Wednesday, 3 October 2012. During the first week staff became aware of some discrepancies with a number of ‘Lot Size Zoning’ maps, and the date ‘2012-2030’ appearing in the Strategic Direction 2011-2030 document.These documents have been amended and apologies are extended for the inconvenience caused. As a result Council has extended the exhibition period to Friday, 15 December 2012.It is pleasing to note that a number of people have already viewed these documents which are on display at Council’s Offices, the Monaro Regional Library and the Michelago General Store as well as Council’s website at www.cooma.nsw.gov.au.

Community Workshops have been scheduled as below:

Submissions regarding the draft LEP 2012 should either be made in writing to Council or via email to [email protected] . All submissions must be received before the close of business on Friday, 15 December 2012.When making a submission please provide the street address and/or title (Lot and DP) details or the theme (eg heritage) or geographic area (eg Bredbo village) and include clause number/s where possible. Submissions must include your name and address and be addressed as follows: Draft Cooma-Monaro Local Environmental Plan 2012 The General Manager Cooma-Monaro Shire Council PO Box 714 COOMA NSW 2630Or by email to [email protected] Or fax (02) 6455 1799

All submissions will be acknowledged within seven days of receipt by Council, and will be considered and addressed in the final drafting and reporting of the Plan to Council.

VENUE DAY DATE TIME

Numeralla Community Hall Saturday 13 October 2012 10.00 – 12.00

Nimmitabel Community Hall Saturday 13 October 2012 3.00 – 5.00

Smiths Road Fire Shed Saturday 20 October 2012 10.00 – 12.00

Bredbo Community Hall Saturday 20 October 2012 2.00 – 4.00

Shannons Flat Community Hall Saturday 27 October 2012 10.00 – 12.00

Michelago Hall Saturday 27 October 2012 2.00 – 4.00

Cooma – Council Chambers TuesdayThursday

16 October 201225 October 2012

6.00 – 8.006.00 – 8.00

CALL FOR NOmINATIONSCouncil is inviting nominations for volunteer members of the following Committees for the period November 2012 to September 2016

The aims and objectives of each committee and nomination forms are available by contacting Council’s Customer Service Officer, Inga Williams on 6455 1777 or from Council’s website www.cooma.nsw.gov.auAll nominees must complete a nomination form; and advise which committee and vacancy they wish to be considered for.All committee members must comply with Council’s Policies, in particular Code of Meeting Practice Policy and Code of Conduct Policy.Nominations close on Friday 2 November 2012.

COMMITTEE TYPE SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee

9 Community members with a commitment to arts and culture.

Community Services – Access & Equity Sub Committee

2 Community members with a commitment to access and equity issues.

Community Services – HACC Service Sub Committee

4 Community members with a commitment to Aged Care and Disability Services

Cooma-Monaro Tourism Advisory Committee

6 Community members with a commitment to tourism.

Koala Plan of Management Committee

2 Community members with a commitment to assisting with the formulation of a Koala plan of management.

Noxious Weeds CommitteeCommunity members with a commitment to the control of noxious weeds. (Number to be determined).

Recreational Facilities Committee

6 community members with a strong commitment to sport and recreation.

Old Cooma Common Grassland Reserve Committee

4 Community members with a commitment to the enhancement of the Old Cooma Common Grasslands Reserve.

North Ridge Committee10 Community members with a commitment to the enhancement of Cooma North Ridge.

Werri-Nina Management Committee

3 Community members with a commitment to the running of the facility.

Yallambee Lodge Management Committee

5 Community members with a commitment to the provision of services to the Aged. Financial, Medical and Community Service background will be highly regarded.

Australia Day Working Party

4 Community members with a commitment for the organisation of Australia Day Celebrations.

Snowy Mountains Aboriginal Liaison Working Party

5 local Aboriginal Community members, 4 Community members with a commitment to health, youth, education, tourism and employment.

HallsCommunity members with a commitment to the management and maintenance of the local community hall

Bredbo Hall

Kybeyan Hall

Michelago Hall

Nimmitabel Hall

Numeralla Hall

Peakview Hall

Shannons Flat Hall

Smiths Road Hall

YALLAmBEE LODGE

REMEMBER: Children can drown in pools

Mayor Dean Lynch

0419 295 954

CouncillorTony Kaltoum

6452 1730

CouncillorMartin Hughes0405 209 685

CouncillorCraig Mitchell0429 383 388

CouncillorRogan Corbett0412 722 505

CouncillorIgnazio Mondello

0407 714 460

Deputy MayorBronnie Taylor0427 546 299

COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILSPhone: 02 6455 1777Fax: 02 6455 1799Web: www.cooma.nsw.gov.auEmail: [email protected]

SENIOR STAFFGeneral Manager John VucicDirector of Corporate Services Stephen Molloy Director of Engineering Services David ByrneDirector of Environmental Services Peter Smith

CouncillorAngela Ingram0410 036 671

CouncillorWinston Phillips

0487 430 000WATER 0417 278 056 WASTEWATER 0419 251 378RECREATION 0427 011 144 ROADS 0447 415 150

After Hours Emergency Contacts

Please be advised that work associated with watermain and water service reconstruction within Yareen Road and Wooran Street is programmed to be undertaken between 8 October 2012 and 23 November 2012, weather permitting.Watermain and water service reconstruction work along Yareen Road will occur between Wonga Street and the intersection of Wooran Street. This work is expected to be completed within three (3) weeks.Watermain and water service reconstruction work along Wooran Street is expected to be completed within four (4) weeks.The work may cause minor disruption to property driveway access at times and notification concerning individual driveway access will be given to affected property owners as the work progresses.Temporary road closures at the Yareen Road/Wooran Street intersection and Wangie/Wooran Street intersections will be required at particular times during construction to facilitate segments of the work.Appropriate traffic control measures will be in place for the duration of the work to assist in improving work site safety and the general safety of pedestrians and motorists. This necessary work is part of Cooma Monaro Shire Council’s continuing watermain replacement program.Work will be carried out between 7:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday.Council apologises for any inconvenience this work may cause and asks residents and motorists to be mindful of construction crews and machinery that will be working on and around this project.

Any enquiries can be directed to Council’s Engineering Services on 6455 1801.

JOHN VUCIC (PO Box 714)GENERAL MANAGER COOMA NSW 2630

Tenders are invited and will be received up until 4.00 pm, 15 November 2012 for building additions at the Raglan Gallery, 9 Lambie St, Cooma, NSW. A copy of the tender documents may be obtained from Council’s Engineering Division during office hours in person, or by telephoning (02) 6455 1801, or emailing [email protected] lowest or any tender, not necessarily accepted.

JOHN VUCIC PO Box 714GENERAL MANAGER COOMA NSW 2630Cooma-Monaro Shire Council

As of 1 September 2012 the Public Health Act 2010 and Public Health Regulation 2012 came into practice.The new Act and Regulation continue the provisions of the earlier legislation and include a number of changes that will affect a wide range of industries. Of particular interest to the Water Industry are changes to the drinking water safety measures that apply to suppliers of drinking water and effect private suppliers and water carters.Water carters provide a drinking water supply in areas where other water supplies are insufficient or temporarily unsuitable. NSW Health and NSW Food Authority have developed Guidelines to help water carters provide safe drinking water and comply with the requirements of the Public Health Act 2010, the Public Health Regulation 2012, the Food Act 2003 and the Local Government Act 1993.The regulation requires water carters and water supply utilities to make and maintain records detailing the customers they supply water to. The records are to include:• Name of the water supplier from which the water carter received water• Name and address of each person to whom the water carter supplies water• Place, date, time and volume of water supplied to that person• Details of any substances other than drinking water transported in any

water tank used by the water carter• Dates on which any water tank used by the water carter is cleanedWater carters are required to notify the NSW Food Authority of their business and obtain the necessary approvals from the water utility or supplier of the water.Documentation and records provide evidence that the water carter’s business is being operated appropriately. These records and logs may be requested by Public Health or Council to check on business operation and provides assurance that any water supplied for drinking purposes is suitable for safe consumption.For further information contact council on 02 6455 1777 or NSW Public Health at www.health.nsw.gov.au/phact

Council recently carried out new linemarking on the corner of Commissioner and Bombala Streets.

Council’s spring mowing program has commenced. Pictured is Kearin Paton slashing the verge along Polo Flat Road.

National Water Week is an annual awareness week that aims to improve community understanding of water issues in Australia. Commencing on the third Sunday of October, it is Australia’s only national water awareness week.

The theme for 2012 National Water Week is ‘Valuing our Water’. Water must be used wisely if there is to be enough to meet the needs of future generations.

It is times like now, when the dam levels are rising, that we should look at the long term usage by continuing to encourage sound water practices and investment in diverse sources of water, whether these be recycling, desalination inter-basin transfers or demand management or a combination.

To celebrate Water Week 2012, Council will be holding an information stall in Sharp Street, near the Visitors Centre, on Friday 26 October, from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm.

There will be information on saving water in the home and garden, water-wise garden watering, greywater use and much more. We will have three 60ltr water tanks, with tap, to give away to three lucky residents of the Shire. To be eligible for the draw come and visit us at the stall and fill out an entry form (one entry only per Cooma-Monaro Shire resident). The draw will take place on Monday 29 October and winners will be notified by phone.

WATERMAIN RECONSTRUCTION WORK ON YAREEN ROAD AND WOORAN STREET, COOMA

TENDER FOR THE RAGLAN GALLERY EXTENSIONCONTRACT 10 /2012

NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR DRINKING WATER CARTAGE

LINEMARKING

MOWING PROGRAM

Council is seeking your comments on plans for the improvement and enhancement of areas of Central Cooma, specifically Sharp Street, Centennial Park and the town entrances.A Concept Plan has been developed in conjunction with DSB Landscape Architects and is now available.Your input is strongly encouraged so that the final plan to be adopted and implemented by Council incorporates the views of the whole community.

The plan can be accessed at the following locations:• Cooma-Monaro Shire Council, 81 Commissioner Street 8.30am to 4.45pm Monday to Friday;

• Monaro Regional Library, 61 Vale Street 9.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday 9.30am to 1.00pm Saturday;

• Cooma Visitors Centre, 119 Sharp Street

9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

• Council’s website www.cooma.nsw.gov.au

A public meeting will be held at 6.00pm on Thursday November 8 at Monaro Regional Library, where the plan will be discussed and further input received. All are welcome to attend.Any submissions must be received by Thursday 15 November 2012 and may be made;By mail to Cooma-Monaro Shire Council, PO Box 714, COOMA NSW 2630 orOver the counter at the Council Office, 81 Commissioner Street orBy email to [email protected] For any enquiries please contact the project officer, Mr Pat Booker, on 6455 1801.

Tenders are invited and will be received up until 4.00 pm, Thursday 15 November 2012, for the Replacement of Selected Water Meters in Cooma (approximately 300).

A copy of the tender documents may be obtained from Council’s Engineering Division during office hours, in person, or by telephoning (02) 6455 1801, or emailing [email protected]

Further information may be obtained by contacting Mark Rixon, Water & Wastewater Technical Officer on 6455 1821 or Ovi Boaru on 0402 152 216.

The lowest or any tender, not necessarily accepted.

JOHN VUCIC PO Box 714GENERAL MANAGER COOMA NSW 2630Cooma-Monaro Shire Council

Sharp Street, footpath maintenanceWooran & Yareen Road, watermainJerangle Road, maintenance grading, gravel re-sheetingKybeyan Road, heavy patching

Badja Road, maintenance grading, gravel re-sheeting, pothole repairs and realignmentBillilingra Road, installation of culvertBobeyan Road, maintenance grading

Weather permitting the following roadworks will continue

CALENDAR OF EvENTSNotice to all Event Organisers, Coordinators & Committees If you would like to be listed on the Region’s most comprehensive Calendar of Events please provide your event details to the Cooma Visitors Centre. Promotion of Events will be provided once all relevant information is received from the organisers. The 2013 & 2014 Calendar of Events are now also open for inclusions. If you would like to be on the recipient list to receive a copy of the updated Calendar of Events at the start each month please e-mail your details to [email protected]

Cooma Visitors Centre, Ph: 64551742 or E-Mail [email protected]

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Dalgety Numbla Vale branch of CWAAfter a successful year, we recently held our AGM.

Unfortunately our president was unable to attend as she is still avoiding our cold weather.

Likewise our Treasurer - however, they will be back before we have to do any hard work

We had a successful year, both financially and socially .Our biggest fund raiser was again the Women’s Day at Dalgety. This day is a very successful day when the women of Monaro meet to hear the inspirational speakers and to get together and catch up on the year’s events.

We again did the baby and mother packs for PNG, they were suspended for a short time but are now back on the agenda so we will be again collecting goods for them.

We went to the Dalgety school for our International Day.

It was amazing what the small school (nine pupils) managed to present to us about our country of study. The Principal is to be congratulated as well as the children. Very well done.

We recently had our rooms painted (at the cost of paint only) and with the new curtains donated by Molly, we have a completely new and fresher look.

We have attended the Group meetings and participated in group fund raising.

We had the pleasure of our Group International officer, Carol Morris, attend to chair our election of the new office bearers. She also gave a short talk on attending Armidale and other related work attendant to her office, and also our country of study, Timor Leste.

We should soon know our country for next year.

The result of the elections were as follows

President : Maree McMillanVice Presidents; Megan

Power. Leonie KelleySecretary: Judy WaltersTreasurer. On hold until

Gillian returnsLand cookery; Leonie KelleyHandicraft ; Debbie LawInternational; Judy WaltersPublicity; Beryl SeearsCouncillors; Gloria

Mugridge, Beryl Seears

Mick Joffe Book LaunchCooma Library was full of Living Treasures as Mick Joffe launched his sixth book, Living Treasures Of The Snowy Mountains.

Mick’s book took him four years to write and it is full of stories from man and women from the snowy mountains, old Aussie slang and sayings, and true Aussie country values. “Life has got too serious” Mick stated, this book will make you laugh and understand the life of our true Living Treasures of the Snowy Mountains.

Mick Joffe addresses his living treasures.

Yamaga Japan High School students visit CoomaCooma Lions and Monaro High School will host group November 4-9Seventeen high school students from Yamaga City accompanied by 4 adults will be arriving in Cooma on Sunday 4 November for a 6 day visit. The trip is a continuation of the annual exchange program jointly organised by the Lions Clubs of Cooma and Yamaga, and supported by Cooma-Monaro Shire Council and Yamaga City Council.

The students will be hosted by Monaro High School families and the majority of their activities will be jointly with Monaro High School students. The annual turnabout trips are one of Cooma Lions most successful programs which has been running

since 2001. The last visit by Yamaga students to Cooma was in November 2010. Cooma Lions consider the trips to be a cultural exchange of great value, and they are of great value to the participants.

Yamaga City is on the southern Kyushu Island of Japan and is famous for hot springs; and in particular for the Yamaga Lantern Festival which is held in August every year.

Visit ItinerarySunday November 4, 1:45pm

Yamaga group, Canberra Airport 3:30pmArrive, Cooma Centennial

ParkEvening welcome barbecue

dinner, Ken Hanna’s (Cooma Lions President’s) house

Monday November 5 AM/PM Horse riding/Farm visit

Evening Civic reception, Council Chambers followed by Formal Dinner for the accompanying adults, Cooma Ex-Services Club

Tuesday November 6 AM/PM

Visit Potaroo Wildlife Park, Eden Whale Museum

Wednesday November 7 AM Cooma Monaro Railway train trip to Chakola followed by 4WD trip Dromore Rd and barbecue lunch

PM Activities at Monaro High School

Evening Students and adults guests at Combined Services Dinner, Cooma Ex-Services Club

Thursday November 8 AM/PM Trip to Canberra War Memorial and Questacon

Evening Dinner for accompanying adults at Cooma Country Club & Bowlers

Friday November 9 8:30am Visit Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre for presentation and video followed by walking tour of town

11:30am Yamaga group leave for Canberra and return to Japan from Cooma Centennial Park

2:10pm Yamaga Group depart, Canberra Airport


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The Cooma-Monaro Sub-Branch of the National Servicemen’s Association is now 1o years old.

At its last meeting on Sunday October 21, members welcomed NSW State Treasurer George Sachse, who was guest speaker for the meeting.

To mark the association’s first 10 years, Mr Sasche also presented the sub-branch with a plaque and a certificate.

The Nashoes - between 1951 and 1972, a total of 287,000 young Australian men were called up in two separate schemes for compulsory training in the Navy, Army and Air Force.

Of them, 212 died on active service in Borneo and Vietnam. National Service was part of Australia’s defence preparedness for three decades.

The late Barry Vicary founded the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia in Toowoomba, Queensland, in 1987 to seek a better deal for Vietnam-era National Servicemen and a medal recognising National Service. The Association now has branches Australia-wide and is the second-largest ex-service organisation after the RSL.

Pictured at top, the members of the

Cooma-Monaro sub-branch with State

treasurer George Sasche.

Pictured above, Mr Sasche presents Noel Barrett with a plaque commemorating the

sub-branch’s 10th anniversary.

Cooma-Monaro Nashoes sub-branch turns 10


Cooma Open Gardens this weekendThis year the Australian Open Garden Scheme celebrates 25 years of activities.

The organisation is supported by many volunteers who select gardens for opening throughout Australia. Each year up to 600 gardens are chosen.

On Saturday and Sunday OctoberEntry is $7 per garden, with a portion of the

takings supporting local charities.Gardens: Ian and Liz Litchfield, 3 West Baron

Street, Virginia and Keith Kinsella, 26-28 Hawkins Street, and Petra and Terry

Murphy, 695 Mittagang Road.Follow the distinctive green and yellow signs

commencing at the swimming pool.All three gardens feature extensive rock walls

using local stone.Litchfield’s garden is on a steeply sloping site and

has been skillfully landscaped to take advantage of natural features and retain expansive views over Cooma.

Repeat plantings of roses, agapanthus, camellias and irises are used to great effect.

Rhododendrons and azaleas will be in bloom and a water feature incorporating a beaten copper leaf over a large pond sets the scene in the layered garden.

Kinsella’s garden is imaginatively landscaped on a steep site with sweeping views over the town, and successfully integrates natural features of rocks, eucalypts and wattles, with introduced plants of roses, poppies, aquilegias, penstimons and irises.

Many deciduous trees have been planted to complement the garden design.

This garden may be entered via the Litchfield garden (as well as Hawkins Street.)

Murphy’s garden is set on acreage 1 km from the Murrumbidgee River.

It has an interesting blend of indigenous and exotic plants which contri

Plants include iris, lavender, cistus, catmint and love-in-the-mist and a variety of grevilleas, wattles

and banksias. Features include extensive dry pebble “river”,

stone paving, ceramic and metal sculptures. Ceramic garden sculptures by Petra and guest artists, displayed throughout the garden, will be for sale.

Morning and afternoon tea will be available in Terry and Petra Murphy‘s garden and provided by the Raglan Gallery volunteers as a fundraiser for the Raglan’s building fund.

Pictured top right; Kinsella Parklands; bottom right; Ian and Liz Litchfield’s garden; below ceramic bird

bath, Murphys’ garden.

The Monaro Media Group, t/a The Monaro Post is celebrating two prestigious awards conferred by the NSW Country Press Association.

The awards are the DIC Award for Commercial Supplement, won by the 2011 Innovation magazine and the WO Richards Awards for technical excellence in newspaper production.

The awards are a testament to the skills and creativity of The Monaro Post’s production team.

The 2011 production team, of production manager Libby Goggin and pre-press graphic artist Jessica Plumridge, was also responsible for the 2009 Innovation magazine, which also won the DIC award.

Both Libby and Jessica completed apprenticeship with The Monaro Media Group.

While both these talented staff members have now moved on to other employment, they have been replaced by two new, creative and dedicated production members.

Production manager Brooke Pritchard, holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts (First Class Honours) from Sydney College of the Arts, University of Sydney, as well as web design qualifications.

Kylie Hinton, whose background is in retail, has taken on a graphic arts apprenticeship with Monaro Media Group.

Importantly for Monaro Post customers, our design and production team is located in Cooma.

Our customers can communicate face to face with the people designing their advertisements or artwork, can see their work as it is created and proof-read it onsite.

This is what the judges had to say about The Monaro Post this year.

WO Richards Award for Technical Excellence in

Newspaper Production Printing Quality: judge Warwick Moore.

“The Monaro Post demonstrated excellent cut offs and ribbon alignment. The black densities and contrast were of a very good standard and the unit-to-unit fit was also of a very high standard. There was minimum scuffing or set off and commitment to a consistent standard of newspaper production both in mono and colour was demonstrated”.

The DIC Award for Commercial Supplements: judge Greg Watson:

“The Monaro Post, Cooma submitted three separate entries in this award. The first entry included the newspaper’s two seasonal free tourist publications, “Snowpost” and “Sunpost”, which highlight the alpine area’s key attractions. Very credible special publications with strong advertising content. “The second entry included the two annual editions of the Post’s ‘Your Farm” magazines, tabloid supplements focussed on the important stud sales seasons and local show information. Two well presented products, capitalising on the bi-annual opportunity of advertising from rural sector businesses and local livestock studs.

“A stand-out entry in this award is a 56-page tabloid newspaper supplement on home building, renovating and lifestyles titled “Innovation”, included in The Monaro Post’s third entry. This feature highlighted the revenue opportunities available from publishing special topic supplements – in this case on furnishings, building and home improvements. A great effort from a small team, attracting over 100 advertisers supporting the supplement with some dynamic and informative advertisements. An some commercially oriented editorial mixed with DIY and general information added to the ‘commercial’ balance. An edition of the newspaper’s “Sunpost” completed the entry.”

About usThe Monaro Post is now in its seventh year, serving the

wider community of Cooma-Monaro, Snowy-River and Bombala Shires.

It is distributed from Goulburn, Yass, Queanbeyan, Canberra, to all local towns and villages, the Snowy Mountains and down to Bega, Merimbula and Eden.

The parent company, Monaro Media Group Pty Ltd has four partners, Tracy Frazer and Gail Eastaway, who are two of the original four founding partners, Louise Platts and Narelle Allen. Between them they have more than 50 years experince in newspapers and journalism.

All are local residents who support local community issues, community and sporting groups.

Since its first edition on September 13, 2006, The Monaro Post has had five young people sign on as trainees, with two of those going on to complete apprenticeships in graphic arts.

This has allowed these young people to remain in the area after finishing secondary school. Three of the trainees are now either at university or have completed their tertiary study.

The Monaro Post believes very strongly in shopping locally, supporting local businesses to ensure a strong local economy.

The Monaro Post puts money back into our economy and strives to do the best it can for its readers and advertisers.

The Monaro Post your local newspaper – bringing the local community together.

SMALL BUSINESS CHAMPION AWARDSState Finalists - 2010 State Finalists - 2009Winners New Business - 2008 State Finalist - 2007

Winners of The DIC Australia Award for Best Commercial SupplementInnovations - 2011/2012

Winners of The DIC Australia Award for Best Commercial SupplementSnowpost - 2009/2010

Highly CommendedThe Goss International Award for newspaper presentation Journalism - 2010/2011

Highly CommendedThe DIC Australia Award for Best Commercial SupplementInnovations - 2010/2011

Winners of The W.O. Richards Award for Technical Excellence in NewspaperProduction - Printing Quality - 2011/2012

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Claire’s carouselWelcome, readers, to Claire’s Carousel where I invite you to explore some of the social events and community happenings in our region.

If you would like to tell me of your special events or have community happenings coming up, please phone me on 64523137, mobile 0434352992 or email [email protected]

REMINDER FROM THE RED CROSS

The Red Cross would like to advise their mobile van will be in Cooma on October 30 and November 1 and 2 from 8.40am to 4.30pm on each day.

The van will be in its usual place in carpark behind Australia Hotel.

The Red Cross is very grateful for all its blood donors and do urge you to take the time to give much needed blood.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGSBirthday greetings are being sent

to three Cooma residents, Marion Mondello, Marliess Kappel and Vera Beckman.

Many happy returns of the day to you all and I am sure you will enjoy your various celebrations as I know a luncheon, a trip to Merimbula and a family get together is being planned.

CLAIMING THE DATEMonaro Stitchers Quilt Fair is

being held on November 3, from 10am to 3pm at Cooma Public

School, Soho Street.Ruth advises enquiries on

64523376 and entry is only $2. Besides the Exhibition there will

be stalls of quilts, books, fabric jewellery, card making and lace making.

CALLING ALL GARDEN LOVERS

Open Gardens Australia invite you to visit three outstanding gardens on Saturday and Sunday October, 27 and 28.

The gardens are Ian and Liz Litchfield 3 West Baron Street, Kinsella Parkland 26-28 Hawkins Street and Petra and Terry Murphy at 095 Mittagang Road.

Gardens will be open from 10am to 4.30pm and $7 entry for each garden – Students/Children under 18 years of age free entry.

INVITATION St Paul’s Anglican Church,

Cooma invite you to a fundraising “Film Night” on Friday October 7pm for 7.30pm to be held in their Church Hall.

The film is titled “In The Steps of The Black Cat” and is an exciting film of a epic journey around Australia in a home built amphibian aircraft.

Tea/Coffee and slices will be served. Money raised goes to the Catalina Flying Memorial based in Rathmines near Lake Macquarie.

Length of film is approximatley one and a half hours. No entry fee but a donation appreciated.

Window Tint ProtectionCooler, safer protection from the sun

Charmaine Clare is a friendly face at High Country Automotive Group as Customer Relations Manager.

If you are looking for window tinting for your vehicle then Charmaine is the person to talk to.

High Country Automotive can provide your vehicle with the ultimate protection from the sun, reflecting up to 99 per cent of ultraviolet rays and reducing heat by up to 60 per cent.

The window tinting provided by High Country Automotive reduces glare by up to 60%, which helps reduce eyestrain, improves driver safety and comfort.

Safety is always a priority for High Country Automotive, the tint provided by them increases passenger safety in the event of an accident,

with the protective film holding glass fragments in place, reducing the chance of eye injury and skin lacerations.

Window tinting not only looks great and gives you privacy, it improves the car’s

air conditioning efficiency and reduces fuel consumption, helps protect fabric, carpet, leather and vinyl surfaces. This will enhance your car’s resale value.

The tinting provided is a metallisation process; it eliminates colour change and bubbling and maximizes optical clarity.

High Country Automotive takes great pride in the services they offer.

Window Tinting is custom fitted by Wayne.Wayne has 10 years as an auto glazier. Upon

booking, Wayne is able to tint your windows within one day, providing quality workmanship and a job you will not be disappointed with.

Talk to Charmaine if you are looking for after-market products. High Country Automotive provides touch up paint, fabric protection and DVD headrests for all vehicles.

Charmaine will make sure your time at High Country Automotive is pleasurable, with answers to your questions and making your vehicle purchase, vehicle tinting or product purchases smooth and hassle free.

For more information about Window Tinting at High Country Automotive contact Charmaine on: 02 6452 1077

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Mr Goodwin was the oldest member of the Cooma RSL Sub-branch and served as a Pilot Officer with the Royal Australia Air Force during World War Two.

Mr Goodwin, who was born in

Cooma in 1914, lived at “Lynton”, Carlaminda Road, Cooma.

He died on June 9, aged 97 and his funeral service was held at St Patricks Church, Cooma on Tuesday.

Rear Admiral Doolan spoke of Mr Goodwin’s war service at the funeral.

This is the first time a National RSL president has visited Cooma and he joined members of the sub-

branch for dinner at Cooma Ex-Services Club on Tuesday night.Rear Admiral Ken Doolan, AO, RAN (Ret’d) is pictured with members of the Cooma RSL Sub-branch. He is in the back row, fourth from the left.

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6.00 WorldWatch. 8.30 PopAsia. 10.30 Football Asia. 11.00 UEFA Champions League Magazine. 11.30 Speedweek. 1.30 Al Jazeera News. 2.30 Burma’s Nuclear Ambitions. (PG) 3.30 Inside Nature’s Giants. (PG) 4.30 Living Black. 5.00 Cycling Central. 6.00 Thalassa: Jellyfish Day. 6.30 World News Australia. 7.30 Lost Worlds: Battle Castle – Malbork. (PG) 8.30 The Hunt For AI. 9.30 Asia-Pacific Song Festival. (PG) 11.35 Movie: Conversations With My Gardener. (2007) (M)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.30 Business Today. 10.00 Backyard Science. 10.25 Atoms Alive. 10.40 Inside Science. (PG) 11.00 Landline. 12.00 Midday. 12.30 Egypt Unwrapped. 1.30 Meerkat Manor. 1.55 Minuscule. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 5.00 Eggheads. 5.30 Nigella Kitchen. 6.00 Restoration Man. 6.50 Minuscule. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Aust. Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.20 Media Watch. 9.35 Q&A. 10.35 Lateline. 11.10 The Business. 11.35 The Kennedys. (PG) 12.20 Parliament.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Murder In Mind. (1997) (M) 2.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.00 Medical Emergency. (PG) 3.30 Toybox. (P) 4.00 It’s Academic. (C) 4.30 News At 4.30. 5.00 The Price Is Right. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Andrew O’Keefe. 6.00 News. 6.30 Today Tonight. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The X Factor. (PG) 8.45 Castle. Return. (M) 9.45 Scandal. (M) 10.45 The Amazing Race.

(PG) 11.45 Suits. (M)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings. (PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 The View. (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 3.00 Alive And Cooking. 3.30 Surprises. (P) 4.00 Kitchen Whiz. (C) 4.30 News. 5.30 Hot Seat. 6.00 News. 6.30 WIN News. 7.00 Big Brother. (PG) 8.30 The Mentalist. Jane

and the team investigate a possible gang war in a small town. (M)

9.30 Person Of Interest. (M) 10.30 CSI: NY. (AV15+) 11.30 Nikita. (AV15+) 12.30 WIN News.

6.00 Breakfast. 8.30 Wurrawhy. (P) 9.00 The Talk. (PG) 10.00 Morning News. 11.00 ET. (PG) 11.30 The Insider. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (M) 1.00 The Doctors. (PG) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Huey’s Kitchen. 4.00 Totally Wild. (C) 4.30 Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 News At Five. 6.00 The Project. 7.00 Modern Family. (PG) 8.00 New Girl. (PG) 8.30 Can Of Worms. (M) 9.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 10.30 Late News. 11.15 One Tree Hill. (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Movie: Heaven’s Heart. (2008) (M) 2.40 Drop Dead! (PG) 3.00 Letters And Numbers. 3.30 Al Jazeera News. 4.00 The Journal. 4.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial. 5.00 The Crew. 5.30 Global Village. 5.45 Countdown. 6.30 World News Australia. 7.30 MythBusters. (PG) 8.30 Derren Brown: The

Experiments. 9.30 This Is England ’86.

(M) 10.30 World News Australia. 11.00 The World Game. 12.00 SOS. (MA15+)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.30 Business Today. 10.00 BTN. 10.25 PMs’ National Treasures. 10.30 Australia’s PMs. 10.35 My Place. 11.00 Big Ideas. 12.00 Midday. 12.30 Q&A. 1.30 Compass. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 5.00 Eggheads. 5.30 Nigella Kitchen. 6.00 Time Team. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Chateau Chunder. (PG) 9.30 QI. (PG) 10.00 Artscape: Australian Ballet At 50. 10.30 Lateline. 11.05 The Business. 11.30 Four Corners. 12.15 Media Watch.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Loss Of Faith. (1997) (M) 2.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.00 Medical Emergency. (PG) 3.30 Toybox. (P) 4.00 It’s Academic. (C) 4.30 News At 4.30. 5.00 The Price Is Right. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 News. 6.30 Today Tonight. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The X Factor. (PG) 8.40 Winners & Losers. (M) 9.40 Grey’s Anatomy. (M) 10.40 Smash. (M) 11.40 I Just Want My Pants

Back. (M) 12.10 Sons And Daughters.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings. (PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 Ellen. (PG) 1.00 The View. (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 3.00 Alive And Cooking. 3.30 Surprises. (P) 4.00 Kitchen Whiz. (C) 4.30 News. 5.30 Hot Seat. 6.00 News. 6.30 WIN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Big Brother. (PG) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) 9.30 Two And A Half Men.

(M) 10.00 2 Broke Girls. (M) 10.30 Survivor: Philippines.

(PG) 11.30 Weeds. (MA15+)

6.00 Breakfast. 8.30 Wurrawhy. (P) 9.00 The Talk. (PG) 10.00 News. 11.00 ET. (PG) 11.30 The Insider. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (M) 1.00 The Doctors. (PG) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Huey’s Kitchen. 4.00 Once Upon A Dream. (C) 4.30 Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 The Project. 7.00 Modern Family. (PG) 7.30 Jamie’s Fifteen Minute

Meals. 8.30 NCIS. (M) 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 10.30 Late News. 11.15 Numb3rs. (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Celtic Thunder: The Show. 3.00 Letters And Numbers. 3.30 Al Jazeera News. 4.00 The Journal. 4.30 PBS NewsHour. 5.30 Global Village. 5.45 Countdown. 6.30 World News Australia. 7.30 56 Up. (PG) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.30 World News

Australia. 11.00 Movie: The World Is

Big And Salvation Lurks Around The Corner. (2008) (M)

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COOMA NORTH PRESCHOOLCELEBRATING 60 YEARS

Cooma North Preschool’s historyIn 1952 the newly formed Snowy Mountains Authority (SMA) Women’s Auxiliary decided that one of their first projects would be to establish a Preschool Education Centre.

The SMA offered the use of one of its buildings for this purpose as

there was overwhelming interest from parents in the Cooma North area, most of them worked for the SMA.

After meeting all of the requirements set down by the Kindergarten Union, and after obtaining a site in West Camp,

the Kindergarten opened its doors on October 13, 1952. As an interesting start to the service only 30 children out of 50 were able to attend due to a measles epidemic.

After the establishment of the Cooma North Neighbourhood Centre, the site at West Camp was no longer convenient.

A site in Baroona Avenue, adjacent to the current site of the Preschool was chosen and the building was moved there in three parts by low loader. Sir William Hudson opened the new building on April 18, 1958.

In 1974 the SMA offered the Preschool the land on which the Preschool now stands at a small cost and the Preschool received a grant for a new building.

As the grant could only be allocated to a self contained

independent body the Preschool finally ended their relationship with the SMA Women’s Auxiliary and became the Cooma North Preschool Association. Families spent many hours of their time preparing the yard and interior of the new building as well as the huge task of removing the old building.

This could not have happened without community support and donations from SMA and SMEC.

Over the years the Preschool building has continued to evolve as the need has arisen for more space or to comply with Government Regulations. The additions include the enclosure of the outdoor verandah, upgrading the disabled bathroom, a new kitchen and a timber deck.

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Congratulations to Cooma North Pre-Schoolon their 60th Anniversary

The Cooma Lions Clubare happy to be associated with

Cooma North Pre-School

CONGRATULATIONS

60 YEARS!ON

COOMA NORTH PRESCHOOLCELEBRATING 60 YEARS

Cooma North Preschool60th Anniversary Program

Saturday 27th October

11:30am – Craft Activities for Kids - Library Bag Painting - Card Making for Time Capsule - Petting farm

11:30am – 1pm – morning tea, BBQ Lunch

12:30pm – Welcome and explanation of Creek Bed – Renae Crawford Vice PresidentO�cial Opening Creek Bed – Heather and Murray LittleHistory and Thank you – Renae Crawford Vice President

1pm – Kids games and Craft continued

2pm – Ra�e Draw end day celebrations – see you at the o�cial dinner tonight.

Please come & help us celebrate our 60th birthday

Continued from Page 182008 saw the commencement of major

upgrades to the interior and exterior of the Preschool including painting the interior walls, a new fence along the front of the Preschool, transforming the very sloping yard into tiered play spaces, landscaping, a bike path and a new shed for our outdoor resources.

The staff at the Preschool bring a wealth of experience to their roles with several staff having worked in early childhood education for over 20 years.

All of the staff hold a qualification in the early childhood area, with two university trained Early Childhood Teachers, another staff member undertaking a teaching degree and two other staff studying their Diploma in Early Childhood.

The staff are passionate, dedicated and committed to working in partnership with families in providing a play based learning environment fostering children’s development in all areas and promoting a lifelong love of learning. The current staff (pictured) are:-

Narelle Avis Director

Tracy Stanford Assistant

Jackie Jackson Educational Leader

Kim Bolton Educator

Juliana Johnston Educator

Nina Dowd Educator

Heather Prince Educator

Kylie Hain Office Administrator (maternity leave)

Celena Wells Office Administrator (temporary)

The children enjoy a balance of indoor and outdoor experiences and are particularly interested in sustainable practices through their interest in the preschool chickens, worm farm and vegetable gardens.

We are all very excited to unveil our new creek bed and commemorative paver path which will form part of our natural play space and create more connections between people, plants and the land.

It is a privilege to be part of the Cooma North Preschool Community and as we reach our 60th year of providing an early childhood education to the many children who have passed through our doors, we would like to thank everyone who has helped make our Preschool unique and special.

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wednesday thursday friday saturday sunday monday tuesday6.00 Children’s Programs. 7.00 Spicks And Specks.

(PG) 7.30 Undercover

Princesses. (PG) 8.25 Tropfest. (PG) 8.40 Don’t Blame The Dog.

(M) 9.35 Kitchen Cabinet. 10.10 Mock The Week. (M) 10.40 The Great Food

Truck Race. 11.20 The Roast.

6.05 Iron Man. 6.30 Deadly 60. 7.00 Stoked. 7.25 Total Drama Action. 7.50 Kaeloo. 7.55 News On 3. 8.00 Karaoke High. (PG) 8.30 Desperados. In a

desperate bid to salvage his friendship with Charlie, Aidan joins the team.

8.55 The 3 Factor. 9.00 Close.

6.00 Kingswood Country. (PG)

6.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 7.00 Borderline. (PG) 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Because I Said

So. (2007) (M) A mother attempts to find the perfect partner for her youngest daughter by placing an online personal ad.

10.30 Pulling. (MA15+) 11.10 The Bill. (M)

6.00 That ’70s Show. (PG) 6.30 My Name Is Earl. (PG) 7.00 How I Met Your

Mother. (PG) 8.30 Hardcore Pawn. (M)

Seth schemes to inject some fresh cash into his internet department.

9.00 Hardcore Pawn. (M) 9.30 American Pickers.

(PG) 11.30 Rude Tube. (MA15+) 12.00 30 Rock. (PG)

6.00 Top Gear. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory.



(PG) 8.30 2 Broke Girls. (M) 9.30 Movie: Pineapple

Express. (2008) (MA15+) 11.50 Red Bull BC One.

(PG) 12.20 Conan. (M)

6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Hot In Cleveland. (PG) 7.30 Border Invasion USA.

(PG) 8.30 RPA. (PG) A 23-year-old

flight attendant prepares for the fight of her life after she is diagnosed with cancerous tumours in her brain.

9.30 Silent Witness. (AV15+) 10.45 Inside. (M) 11.45 Law & Order. (M)

6.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Coal. (PG) 8.30 Burn Notice. (M)

Michael’s former partner from the CIA shows up on his doorstep with a dead body in tow.

9.30 Movie: Outlaw. (2007) (AV15+)

11.45 Prison Break. (M) 12.45 M*A*S*H. (PG)

6.00 The Simpsons. 6.25 Micro Nation. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Everybody Loves

Raymond. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.00 Futurama. (PG) 10.00 Clevelan. (M) 10.30 King Of The Hill. (PG) 11.30 Micro Nation. (PG) 11.35 Craig Ferguson. (PG) 12.30 Ent. Tonight. (PG)

6.00 Globe Trekker. (PG) 6.35 Singapore Flavours. 7.30 Insight. 8.30 The Bridge. (M) 9.35 14 Up. 10.40 Soccer. UEFA

Champions League. Matchday 3. Barcelona v Celtic. Replay. From Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain.

12.10 Movie: Looking For Cheyenne. (2005) (M)

6.00 Florrie’s Dragons. 6.15 Tilly And Friends. 6.30 In The Night Garden. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Dangerous Drivers’

School. (PG) 8.25 The Roast. 8.30 The Strange Calls. (M) 9.00 Gruen Planet. Final. 9.40 Alan Carr. 10.25 The Chaser. 10.55 Mock The Week. (M) 11.30 Eataholics.

6.05 Iron Man: Armored Adventures.

6.30 Deadly 60. 7.00 Stoked. 7.25 Total Drama Action:

The Aftermath. 7.50 Kaeloo. 7.55 News On 3. 8.00 Karaoke High. (PG) 8.30 The Killian Curse. (PG) 8.55 The 3 Factor. 9.00 Close.


6.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 7.00 Borderline. (PG) 7.30 How The Other Half

Live. (PG) 8.30 Criminal Minds. (M)

The team scrambles to decipher the cryptic clues before the killer takes another life.

9.30 Criminal Minds. (M) 10.30 Pulling. (MA15+)


Mother. (PG) 7.30 Swamp People. (PG) 8.30 Turtleman. (PG) 9.00 Turtleman. (PG) 9.30 Operation Repo. (M) 11.00 Jail. (M) 11.30 Bear Swamp

Recovery. (M) 12.00 30 Rock. (PG) 12.30 CNNNN. (M)


(PG) 8.30 Movie: Contact. (1997)

(M) Jodie Foster. A female radio astronomer, deciphering signals from space, detects a cryptic signal from an alien intelligence and becomes obsessed with learning what it means.

11.30 Eclipse. (PG)

6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Hot In Cleveland. (PG) 7.30 Animal Hoarding. (PG) 8.30 Embarrassing Bodies:

Rural. (M) The doctors treat a group of farmers for a variety of problems, including one patient who is grinding their teeth away and another whose ears are flaking.

9.30 Super Nanny UK. (PG) 10.30 Hoarders. (PG)

6.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Extreme Fishing With

Robson Green. (PG) 8.30 Hell’s Kitchen USA.

(M) 9.30 Movie: Borat: Cultural

Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation Of Kazakhstan. (2006) (MA15+)

11.20 White Collar. (PG)


Raymond. 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.30 Star Trek: The Next

Generation. (PG) 11.30 Micro Nation. (PG) 11.35 The Late Late Show

With Craig Ferguson. (PG)

12.30 Entertainment Tonight. (PG)

6.00 Globe Trekker. 6.35 Singapore Flavours. 7.30 Dateline. 8.30 UEFA Champions

League Hour. Highlights from the latest round of the UEFA Champions League.

9.30 21 Up. (PG) 11.25 Movie: Napola. (2004)

(MA15+)

6.00 Children’s Programs. 7.00 Spicks And Specks.

(PG) 7.30 The Great Food Truck

Race. Final. (PG) 8.10 Audrey’s Kitchen. 8.15 Video Killed The

Radio Star. (PG) 8.45 Pineapple Dance

Studios. (M) 9.30 My Transsexual

Summer. (M) 10.20 Gypsy Blood. (MA15+)

6.05 Iron Man: Armored Adventures. Final.

6.30 Deadly 60. 7.00 Stay Tuned. 7.30 Prank Patrol. 7.55 News On 3. 8.00 Splatalot. 8.30 Good Game: SP. Hex,

Bajo and robot Darren look at the latest in the Australian video game scene.

8.55 Bugged. 9.00 Close.


6.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 7.00 Borderline. (PG) 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The

Country. 9.30 Escape To The

Country. 10.45 Homes Under The

Hammer. 12.00 Movie: Ladies In

Lavender. (2004) (M)

7.30 Movie: Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit. (1993) (G) Whoopi Goldberg. To save their school from closure, a group of nuns enlists a cabaret singer to go undercover, as one of their own, to coach some rebellious students for a choral recital.

9.50 Movie: Next. (2007) (M) 11.50 Punk’d. (M) 12.20 Blokesworld. (MA15+)

6.00 Movie: Scooby-Doo And The Goblin King. (2008) (G)

7.30 Movie: Where The Wild Things Are. (2009) (PG) Max Records, Catherine O’Hara

9.35 Movie: Zombieland. (2009) (AV15+) Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, Emma Stone

11.30 Glory Daze. 12.30 Conan. (M)

6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Hot In Cleveland. (PG) 7.30 Polar Bear Spy On

The Ice. (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Time

Traveller’s Wife. (2009) (M) Eric Bana. A Chicago librarian possesses a gene that causes him to involuntarily time travel, which creates complications in his marriage.

10.45 Sensing Murder. (M)

6.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 American Digger. (PG) 8.00 Flip Men. (PG) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M)

Benson and Stabler investigate the murder of a young woman.

9.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 4. Melbourne Tigers v New Zealand Breakers.

11.30 Coal. (PG) 12.30 Fear Factor. (PG)

6.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 6.25 Micro Nation. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Everybody Loves

Raymond. (PG) 7.30 So You Think You Can

Dance. Return. (PG) 9.30 Fashion Star. (PG) 10.30 New Zealand’s Next

Top Model. (PG) 11.30 Micro Nation. (PG) 11.35 Craig Ferguson. (PG) 12.30 Entertainment

Tonight. (PG)

6.00 Globe Trekker. 6.35 Singapore Flavours. 7.30 UEFA Europa League

Highlights. 8.30 Tropic Of Cancer:

India. Adventurer Simon Reeve travels across India.

9.30 28 Up. 10.40 28 Up. (PG) 12.05 Movie: Death Note:

The Last Name. (2006) (M)

6.00 Florrie’s Dragons. 6.15 Tilly And Friends. 6.30 In The Night Garden. 7.00 Spicks And Specks.

(PG) 7.30 Beauty And The Beast. 8.15 Eleven. 8.30 Movie: The Men.

(1950) 9.55 Movie: The Wild One.

(1953) (PG) 11.15 The Thin Blue Line.

(1988) (M)

6.25 Prank Patrol Road Trip.

6.50 You’re Skitting Me. 7.20 The Dukes Of

Broxstonia. 7.25 Good Game: SP. 7.50 News On 3. 7.55 Vampire Knight. (PG) 8.20 Astro Boy. 8.40 Voltron: Defender Of

The Universe. 9.00 Close.

6.00 The Great Outdoors. 6.30 SeaChange. (PG) 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (M)

After an elderly man apparently commits suicide, Inspector Morse discovers he has a personal involvement in the case.

10.40 Movie: Accidental Hero. (1992) (M) Dustin Hoffman, Geena Davis, Andy Garcia.

6.30 Outback Truckers. (PG)

7.30 Megastructures Breakdown.

8.30 Mega Hunters: Predator Weapons. (M)

9.30 Shockwave: #15. (PG) 10.30 Operation Deep Sea:

Shedding Light In The Darkness.

11.30 Building The Interstate. (PG)

12.30 T.J. Hooker. (PG)

6.30 Movie: What A Girl Wants. (2003) (G)

8.50 Movie: First Daughter. (2004) (PG) Katie Holmes, Marc Blucas, Michael Keaton. While attending college, the US president’s daughter falls in love with a fellow student who harbours a secret.

11.00 Movie: 54. (1998) (M) Ryan Phillippe, Salma Hayek.

6.30 Secret Dealers. (PG) 7.30 Antiques Roadshow. 8.30 CSI: NY. (M) Mac

pursues a serial killer who is targeting people with the name Mac Taylor.

9.30 CSI: Miami. (M) 10.30 CSI: Crime Scene

Investigation. (M) 11.25 Law & Order. Final.

(M) 12.20 Psychic TV. (PG)

6.00 Get Smart. (PG) 6.30 The Ultimate Rider.

New series. 7.00 Motor Racing. Formula

1. Race 17. Indian Grand Prix. Qualifying.

9.00 Pride Of Australia National Medal.

10.00 Movie: National Security. (2003) (M)

11.55 48 Hours: House Of Secrets. (M)

12.55 Ross Kemp: Return To Afghanistan. (MA15+)

6.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. (PG)

6.30 Everybody Loves Raymond.

7.30 I Will Survive. (PG) 8.30 Star Trek: Voyager.

(PG) Kes’s telekinetic powers grow to such a point, she can no longer control them.

9.30 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG)

11.30 The Hot 30 Countdown. (PG)

6.00 Designer People: Peter Ford.

6.30 One Man And His Campervan.

7.00 The Grape Escape. 7.30 The Bible: A History:

St Paul. (PG) 8.30 The Bible: A History.

Final. (PG) 9.30 35 Up. 11.35 Movie: Tais-Toi!

(2003) (M)


(PG) 7.30 Don’t Blame The Dog.

(M) 8.30 Boy Cheerleaders. (M) 9.30 Louis Theroux: Under

The Knife. (PG) 10.30 Dangerous Drivers’

School. (PG) 11.15 Alan Carr: Chatty

Man. (M) 12.05 Randling. (M)

6.10 Mal.com. 6.20 Grizzly Tales For

Gruesome Kids. 6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.00 Wolverine And The

X-Men. 7.25 The Avengers. 7.50 News On 3. 7.55 The 99. (PG) 8.15 Fruits Basket. (PG) 8.40 Ouran High School

Host Club. (PG) 9.00 Close.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Ballykissangel. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country.

Denise Nurse heads to Yorkshire with a couple keen to retire to a very desirable part of the world.

9.30 60 Minute Makeover. 10.30 Homes Under The

Hammer. 11.45 Hale And Pace. (M) 12.20 Movie: The

Hallelujah Trail. (1965) (G)

6.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG)

6.30 Movie: Godzilla. (1998) (PG)

9.30 Movie: Anaconda. (1997) (M)

11.30 Punk’d. (M) 12.00 Most Shocking: Top

20. (M)

6.00 16 And Pregnant. (PG) 7.30 Don’t Tell The Bride

UK. (M) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) Priya uses her legal expertise to challenge the roommate agreement.

9.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG)

9.30 Movie: Mr & Mrs Smith. (2005) (M)

12.00 Chuck. (M)

6.30 Planet Earth: From Pole To Pole.

7.30 Selling Houses Abroad. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Born On The Fourth Of July. (1989) (M) Tom Cruise, Kyra Sedgwick. Dramatisation of the life of Ron Kovic, an American Vietnam War veteran who fought for the rights of returned soldiers.

11.30 Sensing Murder. (M)

6.00 Big Fish, Small Boats. 6.30 Trick My Truck. (PG) 7.30 Cops. (PG) 8.00 Motor Racing.

Formula 1. Race 17. Indian Grand Prix.

10.30 Movie: Crazy Heart. (2009) (M) Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Robert Duvall.

12.50 Baseball. World Series. Game 3.

6.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. (PG)

6.30 Everybody Loves Raymond.

7.30 The Simpsons. 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 The Simpsons. 9.00 Futurama. (PG) 9.30 The Cleveland Show.

(MA15+) 10.00 Bob’s Burgers. (M) 10.30 The Office. (PG) 11.30 Everybody Loves

Raymond.

6.10 Skippers. 6.40 Iron Chef. 7.30 Behind The Front

Door. Return. 8.00 Tomorrow’s Doctors.

New series. (PG) 8.35 Strummerville. 9.35 42 Up. 12.05 Movie: The Blue Kite.

(1993) (M)


(PG) 7.30 Mega Builders. 8.15 Tropfest. (PG) 8.20 Tropfest. (PG) 8.25 The Roast. 8.30 Louis Theroux:

Gambling In Las Vegas. (M)

9.30 Rake. Final. (M) 10.25 The Roast. 10.30 Robert And Sheepy.

6.05 The Avengers. 6.30 Deadly 60. 7.00 Stoked. 7.25 Total Drama Action. 7.50 Kaeloo. 7.55 News On 3. 8.00 Karaoke High. (PG) 8.30 Sadie J. In order to

make more money, Sadie becomes a roller-skating waitress.

9.00 Close.


6.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 7.00 Borderline. (PG) 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.30 Waking The Dead. (M) 9.40 Criminal Minds.

(MA15+) 10.40 Criminal Minds. (M) 11.40 Miniseries: Catherine

Cookson’s Tilly Trotter Pt 3. (1999) (M)

12.40 Kojak. (M)


Mother. (PG) 8.30 Family Guy. (M)

Quagmire must face up to his responsibilities after he finds a baby on his doorstep.

9.00 American Dad! (M) 9.30 Family Guy. (M) 10.30 American Dad! (M) 11.30 Family Guy. (PG)

6.00 Top Gear. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.00 Top Gear. (PG) 9.30 Movie: Talladega

Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby. (2006) (M)

11.40 The Inbetweeners. (MA15+)

12.10 Spin City. (PG) 12.30 Nightmares &

Dreamscapes: From The Stories Of Stephen King. (M)

6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Hot In Cleveland. (PG) 7.30 Customs. (PG) 8.30 Inside The Human

Body: Hostile World. (PG) Part 4 of 4.

9.30 Embarrassing Teenage Bodies: Growing Pains. (M)

10.30 Hoarding. (PG) 11.30 Friends. (PG) 12.00 Movie: A Man About

The House. (1947) (PG)

6.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Whose Line Is It

Anyway? (PG) 8.30 An Idiot Abroad. (M) 9.30 House Of Lies.

New series. (MA15+) 10.15 House Of Lies.

(MA15+) 10.55 Motor Racing.

Formula 1. Race 17. Indian Grand Prix. Replay.


Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Everybody Loves

Raymond. 8.00 Raising Hope. (PG) 8.30 Supernatural. (M) 9.30 Movie: Silent Hill.

(2006) (AV15+) 12.10 Micro Nation. (PG) 12.15 Late Late Show With

Craig Ferguson. (PG)

6.00 Living Black. 6.40 Singapore Flavours. 7.35 Inspector Rex. (PG) 8.30 Lulu: The

Bankrobber’s Wife. Final. (M)

9.30 49 Up. (MA15+) 10.45 49 Up. (PG) 12.05 Movie: White

Material. (2009) (AV15+)


(PG) 7.30 Dirty Jobs. 8.10 Doctor Who’s

Greatest Moments. (PG) 8.25 The Roast. 8.30 Good Game. 9.00 Archer. (M) 9.20 Tropfest. (PG) 9.30 The Strange Calls. (M) 10.00 My Transsexual

Summer. (M)

6.05 The Avengers. 6.30 Deadly 60. 7.00 Stoked. 7.25 Total Drama Action. 7.50 Kaeloo. 7.55 News On 3. 8.00 Karaoke High. (PG) 8.30 Pixelface. Set within the

fictional world of a computer game console, the group faces their own triumphs, tragedies and funny mishaps.

9.00 Close.


6.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 7.00 Borderline. (PG) 7.30 Martin Clunes: A Man

And His Dogs. (PG) 8.30 The Vicar Of Dibley.

(PG) 9.10 Mrs Brown’s Boys.

(MA15+) 9.50 Homes Under The

Hammer. 11.00 Property Ladder. (PG)


Mother. (PG) 7.30 MythBusters: Voice

Flame Extinguisher, Hypnosis. (PG)

8.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 9.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 10.00 Cash Cowboys. (PG) 12.00 30 Rock. (PG) 12.30 CNNNN. (M)


(PG) 7.30 Teen Mom. (PG) 8.30 Sun, Sex And

Suspicious Parents. (M) 9.30 Movie: Office Space.

(1999) (M) 11.30 Nikita. (AV15+) 12.30 Nightmares &

Dreamscapes: From The Stories Of Stephen King. Final. (M)

6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Hot In Cleveland. (PG) 7.30 Yes Minister. 8.30 The Closer. (M) After a

reporter dies while being aided by Brenda, she’s banned from investigating the case until she sees a psychiatrist.

9.30 Rizzoli & Isles. (M) 10.30 The Mentalist. (M) 11.30 Law & Order. (M) 12.30 Friends. (PG)

6.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Undercover Boss

USA. (PG) 8.30 Cops: Adults Only. (M)

Join dedicated police officers as they patrol the streets of big cities across the US.

9.30 Ross Kemp: Back On The Frontline. (M)

10.30 Can Of Worms. (M) 11.40 Better Off Ted. (M)


Raymond. 8.00 Rules Of Engagement.

(PG) 8.30 Friends With Benefits.

(M) 9.00 Snog, Marry, Avoid? 9.40 Geordie Shore. (MA15+) 10.40 Melrose Place. (M) 11.40 Micro Nation. (PG) 11.45 Craig Ferguson. (PG)

6.00 Globe Trekker. 6.35 Singapore Flavours. 7.30 Lost Worlds: Secrets

Of Nazca. (PG) 8.30 As It Happened: The

Polish Battle Of Britain. (PG)

9.30 Movie: Desire. (2010) (M)

11.30 Movie: Days And Clouds. (2007) (M)

RATING ADVICE: (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence PLEASE NOTE: Listings are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the networks.

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We now have a long drive ahead and the last stretch being on The Trek of Death to the Bungle Bungles arriving just as night closes in.

Onward ever onward and day 6 rolls around with an early start for the helicopter flyers – what a brilliant experience. Height is 598m above sea level and flying just above this you could almost put your hands out and touch the famed bee hives or domes. Cathedral Gorge was later walked in to and awe inspiring and ‘wow’ were descriptions heard among our travellers.

The Giggle Tree has an interesting background. The mother-in-law and son-in-law leaves that back each other. In aboriginal culture they do not talk as this avoids any conflicts.

From the airport we drove to Echidna Chasm where the echidna tired to escape at the end. Rounded rocks and pebbles reinforce the power of nature. Sunlight, like lava flows shine through the rock crevices. To be told the numerous creek crossings we pass can be 9 metres deep in the wet season is fascinating, consequently this area is inaccessible during the wet season.

After our walk we arrive back at the vehicles for hamburgers which Rob was busy cooking while Ryan was guiding us through the Chasm. I am sure we are loosing weight with all the exercise, not gaining it!! Well we can live in hope

We are currently sitting on the decking at Bellbird camping area enjoying a cold drink (soft of course) while you are all snuggled up n front of fires and wrapped up in blankets. 100’s of photos have been taken but they cannot represent what the eyes see in panoramic vision.

Friday arrives and we are a week into

our travels. Leaving the Bungle Bungles behind we retrace our ‘steps’ along the Trek of Death – 75 causeways and creek crossings all impassable in the wet season – and our trusty vehicles Johnny West and Tilly perform admirably. The little truckstop at Doon Doon is again our lunch time rendezvous as we eat with gusto. We

are now travelling on the Great Northern Highway before turning off on to the notorious Gibb River Road and its 750 kms. Upgrading and sealing of the first 60kms to El Questro Station is planned to be completed by the start of the wet season. This will provide year round access to El

Questro.Our destination is Home Valley Station

another 50kms along the dirt road. On arrival at Home Valley we are greeted by Cassy who allocates rooms and takes our dinner order.

A refreshing swim in the ‘private’ pool is enjoyed before boarding Johnny West

for a trip back to the Pentecost River for a remarkable sunset – pinks, blues, mauves change the approaching night sky. The Cockburn Ranges change colours continually while the sun is setting.

A sleep in on Saturday was a welcome relief, breakfast then on the road, back

tracking to El Questro Station. The sharp faces of the Cockburn Ranges are referred to as Questra and local legend has it that when the original owner filed his claim he had had a few drinks and wrote El Questro down by mistake.

Our first stop was at Zebedee Hot Springs (26o) supposedly named after a cartoon the owner’s daughter watched. I think we were almost prunes when we immerged from the springs. On to the booking office of El Questro Station – unable to visit the actual Station as guests pay up to $3,000 per night to guarantee their privacy. Lunch was a fabulous mince or chicken taco and salad but I am sure most of us sampled both.

The worn out returned to Home Valley station while the hardy trekked up to Emma Gorge (named after the owner’s daughter). For almost 2kms we clamoured over rocks and boulders, up hill and down dale, and was it worth it – absolutely. A secluded water hole surrounded on three sides by towering cliffs with water spraying in from waterfalls and a thermal spring. The rocks were cruel on our tender feet. The refreshing feel of the cool water was magical on our tired bodies – worse part was that we had to retrace our steps out. Arriving back at Home valley station after sunset. On their way to dinner Ryan and Rob came across a King Brown snake which Matthew, our restaurant manager, caught and bagged – apparently he use to work for the Australian Zoo.

Home Valley Station was officially opened in 2009 and it is like an oasis in the desert surrounded by green grass which was so pleasing to our eyes after the dust of the roads.

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Don’t forget about footrotThe Livestock Health and Pest Authorities (LHPA) are advising sheep producers to be mindful of footrot during spring and summer and employ preventative strategies to keep flocks free from the debilitating disease.

Even though it hasn’t been as wet as last year, producers are being encouraged to be vigilant and on the lookout for footrot.

Footrot, as the name suggests, is a contagious bacterial disease of sheep and goats. In its virulent form the disease has significant welfare and productivity implications and can result in reduced fertility, poor growth rates and reduced wool value and quality.

Prevention is the key when it comes to footrot. Producers are encouraged not to buy sheep with footrot and one way to ensure this is to request a Sheep Health Statement. The statement contains a legal declaration on footrot, as well as other important livestock health considerations such as ovine Johne’s disease, ovine brucellosis and lice.

Introduced sheep should also be isolated on

arrival to the property and checked thoroughly for footrot, as well as any other livestock health issues. Early detection of any issues will reduce the impact.

If producers have lame sheep, it’s important that they are inspected to check for virulent footrot, as conditions that favour lameness and foot abscess also favour footrot.

Maintaining fences is also an important consideration – this will limit strays coming onto your property which may bring footrot with them.

Since 1988 significant progress has been made with the control of footrot in NSW, and the entire State was gazetted as a footrot Protected Area (less than 1% flock prevalence) in August 2009.

Everyone has a part to play in ensuring footrot prevalence remains at current low levels.

LHPA staff can assist with diagnosis of foot problems and advise on the most appropriate treatment for affected animals – for more information contact your local LHPA office.

Shearers at work during the Merino wether trail finalised at Delegate last week.

Bill had plenty of pull at field days

Local tractor collector, Bill Shanley of Bunyan, had plenty of pull at the recent Murrumbateman Field days. Bill is pictured above in a Vintage Tractor Pull.

Some other exhibitors from our region were: 〈 Tom Barry with his lifting device, Jack Strap〈 Artist Lucy Rose with her Snowy Mountains

inspired paintings

〈 The team from Jindabyne-based Heli Surveys who did helicopter flights on the day

There were 420 exhibitors - more than ever before. Plenty of new exhibitors were there this year with a huge range of products and services. This helped to give the event a fresh and exciting feel. Exhibitors were reporting an increase in sales this year too.

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It is a difficult plant to control, is a declared noxious weed and requires and ongoing and coordinated effort to manage.

Conventional, organic or chemical free – if you are in agriculture or own land this field day is for you! It will focus on the things we know work, explore some of the alternatives and look at the threat of flupropanate resistance.

Speakers include: Luke Pope (District Agronomist, NSW DPI), Tony Cook (Technical Specialist, Weeds, NSW DPI), Brett Jones (Chief Weeds Officer, Cooma-Monaro Shire Council), Martyn Noakes (Valley View Farm, Bredbo).

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Producers to decide on OJD areasSheep producers in areas that may meet the technical requirements of a protected area for ovine Johne’s disease have the opportunity to vote on whether they wish to become a protected area.

Under the revised National OJD Management Plan, being led by the Sheepmeat Council of Australia and Wool Producers Australia, which is proposed to take effect on 1 January 2013, regions throughout Australia will be declared either a Protected Area or Control Area for OJD.

Simply, a Control Area is where there are variable levels of OJD and producers manage their own disease risk, while a Protected Area is where the disease is rare or unknown and there is active management.

At a series of meetings across NSW during September, sheep producers were informed on how they could elect to become part of a Protected Area and what their responsibilities would be. Representatives from the sheep industry, Livestock Health and Pest Authorities (LHPA), NSW Farmers’ Association and NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) were present at the meetings.

Areas which met the technical prerequisites for becoming a Protected Area and for which producers have elected to vote on obtaining an OJD Protected Area status include:• Walgett• Narrabri• Warialda• Moree• Coonamble• Nyngan• Forbes – Vote anticipated during

February 2013• WestWyalong–Voteanticipatedduring

February 2013• Hay

Individual sheep producers within these areas will soon be receiving a mail out from the LHPA which will contain information on the revised plan, Protected and Control Areas and a voting paper for becoming part of the producer’s proposed Protected Area.

If 50% of eligible sheep producers in the proposed Protected Area return the survey form, and if 50% of these vote “YES”, a Regional Biosecurity Plan will be developed for the area with the assistance of an LHPA District Veterinarian.

To fully appreciate the implications of voting to be a Protected Area, producers should review the information on the National OJD Management Plan available at www.ojd.com.au before casting their vote.

It is intended that areas that do not satisfy the criteria for Protected Area status will become Control Areas on 1 January 2013.

LHPA Acting CEO, Tim Johnston, said the LHPA has played a lead role in the implementation of previous OJD management plans for NSW and will continue to work with government and industry in implementing the revised plan.

“The LHPA is supportive of industry deciding on how it wants OJD managed at the local level and will assist industry where appropriate,” Mr Johnston said.

Individuals and regions should be able to determine how they can manage pests and diseases – including OJD – at the local level, but it is also important that a balance is achieved between the ability to trade and the ability to manage a disease.

For more information on the surveys contact your local LHPA office. Further information on the revised National OJD Management Plan is available at www.ojd.com.au.

Start to sheep selling seasonCooma Associated Agents yarded and sold 1050 crossbred lambs and 1850 sheep at last Monday’s sheep sale.

It was a mixed quality yarding of sheep and lambs in the first sheep sale of the new selling season.

The market was considerably cheaper than the previous sale held two months ago, in keeping with other markets in the state.

Mutton and restocker sheep sold at rates or around half of this time last year.

The top old XB lambs sold well between $70 and $100 with secondary old lambs and all mutton sheep dull of sale.

The next Cooma sheep and lamb sale is

on Monday November 5.QuotationsSuckersLoplexia P/L, E, 1, $100;D & L Venables, BC, 13, $83.50;D & L Venables, BC, 5, $63.50.LambsC & G Thomas, Lmk, 37, $100;Estate L M McPhie, MLP, 83, $98;Walker Phillips, MLP , 10, $90;H & J Dixon, MLP, 28, $87;C & G Thomas, Lmk, 42, $84;Woodstock P’ship, E, 18, $81;J & C Buckley, E, 11, $80;Sunny Side, Lmk, 6, $78;D & L Venables, BC, 2, $76;

Crossbred lambsP & G Carpenter, BC, 15, $64;J Bridges, BC, 9, $48;B Wallis, JM, 6, $47.60;G Terry, JM, 6, $41.60WethersC & G Thomas, Lmk, 101, $41.80;Wathonga P’ship, Lmk, 20, $36;J Bridges, BC, 3, $40;A Constance. BC, 48, $36;L M McTernan, JM, 71, $26.EwesP & G Carpenter, BC, 9, $38;Cotter and Gruber, BC, 39, $28;Loplexia P/L, E, 2, $40;HE & AJ Brice, E, 21, $38;

WG & MD Hampson, MLP, 40, $39;Avonside Land, MLP, 13, $36;M & N O’Neill, MLP, 3, $38.Store sheepFarmhill, BC, 30 Dorper ewes 1yr,

depastured, $70;Amrandi Group P/l, E, Merino ewes, 3yrs,

Dec shn, $61;CSC Mackay, BC, 271, Merino wethers,

2yrs off shears, $45;Le Tompe P’ship, MLP, 28, 1st X ewe

lambs, $66;A Constance, BC, 7, 1st X ewe lambs,

$51;RJ & LM Brown, Lmk, 140, Merino

wethers, 1yr, off shears, Arable bld, $33.

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STUMP GRINDINGCLIMBING

WOOD CHIPPING

O2 6452 1444 0438 954 817

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MONARO MONUMENTS

All types of Headstones

and MonumentsWilliam DaleServicing Cooma - Monaro & Snowy Mountain Region

All types of Headstones

and MonumentsPh: 02 6452 2063Fax: 02 6452 2065Mobile: 0400 831 718

BODYTALKMASSAGETHERAPY

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108 COMMISSIONER STREETCOOMA 2630

0466 579 466

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Mob 0412 439 550

Monday October 8from 3pm - 7pm

Tuesday October 99am - 12 noon

Tuesday October 3011.30am - 6pm

Visioncare and DVA suppliers

EYE TESTING

C & C SELF STORAGESELF STORAGE SHEDS AVAILABLE• various shed sizes available• very reasonable rates• fully secured premises• long or short term rental• Packing boxes, plastic sheets and wraps now available for all your packing requirements

For enquiries phone Cathy:

Mob 0417 274 010 • A/H 6452 1511 • 1 Airstrip Rd, Polo FlatEFTPOS & CREDIT CARD FACILITIES AVAILABLE

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1. C & C Wassink - Self Storage

2. Cooma Sand & Concrete

3. High Country Kitchens

4. Elgas

5. Snowy Sheds

6. Monaro Wool Services

7. Monaro Freight

8 . Monaro Panel Beaters

9 High Country Truss & Frames

10. Summit Smash Repairs

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»»BUSINESS OF THE WEEK««

17 Thiess Ave, Polo Flat Cooma 2630Ph: 6452 1736 Fax: 6452 [email protected]

Homes, Cottages, Sheds and Extensions

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WHO’S AT

POLO FLAT ?EVERYBODY NEEDS A SHED

• Local authorised distributor of Fair Dinkum sheds • 25 years building experience

• Multibuild software with 3D display, instantquoting and design • One stop for design, council approval, slab, kit & construction

• All sheds are snow & wind rated for each site • HIA member & Australian Steel Institute member

• Stress free service • Servicing the Monaro Region

American Barn

Weekender

Real Sheds, Real Value™

www.snowysheds.com.auPH: 6452 75409 POLO FLAT RD COOMA

Polo Flat Rd, Cooma NSW 2630

Ph: (02) 6452 2412 Fax: (02) 6452 1537

General Road Freight ServiceCOVERING

Sydney • Melbourne • Cooma Canberra • NSW Snowy Mountains

If you wish to advertise in the Polo Flat Feature,

contact the friendly sta� at

The Monaro Post on 6452 0313

Cooma Sand and Concrete commenced operations in 1972 and continue to supply the Monaro region from Bredbo to Thredbo with sand, concrete, gravel, road building and landscaping supplies.

Recent upgrades at Cooma Sand and Concrete have improved the concrete batching process allowing for a faster service.

They supply concrete for the Cooma to Bega power line and the reconstruction of the upper Tumut switchyard at Cabramurra.

They have the ability to produce large daily volumes. Jobs include, bridges, chairlifts, tunnels, dams, roads, water tanks and building just to name a few.

The choice is yours. From plain to pattern stamp concrete mixes, sand, soil or gravel, heavy haulage to bulk tipper work or ready mix concrete, it’s all available at Cooma Sand and Concrete and can be delivered.

Cooma Sand and Concrete offer a service from industrial, commercial to residential no job is too big or too small.

Cooma Sand and Concrete also hire out equipment: low loader, earth moving equipment and water tanks for your stock or general construction site.

Cooma Sand and Concrete is situated in Polo Flat, easy to find with easy access.

Drop into Cooma Sand and Concrete at 80 Polo Flat Road or Phone 64581660. Trading hours are between 7am to 4pm

Cooma Sand and Concrete - Ph: 6452 1660

Wool Marketing - Not just wool selling

Wool Buyers & Wool BrokersOffice & Wool Store

54-56 Polo Flat Road, Cooma NSW 2630Phone: 6452 4494 Fax: 6452 4464

or Ben: 0428 445 064

Bombala WoolstoreCnr Forbes & Badgery Street, Bombala NSW 2630

Fridays 9am - 5pmPhone: 6458 3720

High CountryKitchens

QUALITY KITCHENS,LAUNDRIES, VANITIES

& WARDROBES

Mobile: 0413 133 681Phone: 6452 7833Fax: 6452 7933

68 Polo Flat RoadPolo Flat

Cooma NSW 2630

High Country KitchensHigh Country Kitchens

QUALITY KITCHENS,LAUNDRIES, VANITIES& WARDROBES

Mobile: 0413 133 681Phone: 6452 7833Fax: 6452 7933

68 Polo Flat RoadPolo Flat

Cooma NSW 2630

Cooma Sand & Concrete Pty LtdCooma Sand & Concrete Pty Ltd

Quality Construction Material Suppliers

(02) 6452 1660Polo Flat Rd, Cooma

• Concrete • Earthmoving• Gravels • Heavy Haulage

• Plant Hire • Roadbase• Sand and Soils • Truck Hire

• Water Tanker

For friendly servicecall general enquiries

Ph. 131 164 (24 hours)

or 6452 1440www.elgas.com.au

For friendly servicecall general enquiries

Ph. 131 164 (24 hours)

or 6452 1440www.elgas.com.au

your local ELGAS dealerLOOKING AFTER YOU!

When it comes to clean, efficient energy... you can’t beat

Suppliers of bulk and cylinder LP gas for commercial or domestic applications

servicing the Monaro and the Snowy Mountains

LTD 1 Kaiser Street, Polo Flat

Phone: 131 161 www.elgas.com.auFor appliance salesJindabyne Plumbing SuppliesLot 23 Baggs Rd Leesville, Jindabyne 6456 1842

For appliance salesCooma Plumbing SuppliesCnr Commissioner & Bradley Sts, Cooma 6452 2559

MONARO PANEL BEATERS• Quality • Service • Commitment • Pride

24 Hour Tilt Tray Towing ServiceInsurance & Private work

Car-O-Liner Measuring SystemAll Types of Spray Painting

From Touch-up to Full RespraysSpecialising in Baked Enamel Finishes

Windscreens Fitted

Ph 6452 1568 Fax 6452 2307Carlaminda Rd, Cooma

Ph 6452 1568 Fax 6452 2307Carlaminda Rd, Cooma

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41 Holland Rd, Polo FlatPO Box 46 Cooma 2630

P: 02 6452 3360F: 02 6452 3422M: 0428 360 637

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WHO’S AT

POLO FLAT ?If you wish to

advertise in the Polo Flat Feature,

contact the friendly staff at

The Monaro Post on 6452 0313.

If you wish to advertise in the

Polo Flat Feature, contact the friendly

staff at The Monaro Post

on 6452 0313.

ELGAS Cooma and Snowy Mountains

Ph: 131 161

Elgas Cooma Snowy Mountains is a team of dedicated staff with an area that stretches from Williamsdale in the north to Bonang Victoria (south of Delegate) in the south, and Yarrangobilly Caves in the west to Bombala in the east. All staff are locals who know the area like the back of their hands and are dedicated to providing quality service and technical skills.

Elgas operates tankers out of both Cooma and Jindabyne depots. The tankers service the requirements of both bulk and domestic Easygas customers. Ron Goggin, Paul Rowson and Adrian Studley are highly experienced operators who are well known in their patches. The cylinder delivery driver Scott Woodhouse, is charged with the responsibility of delivering LPG as cylinders for new installations, exchange, and swap and go customers. If you are after technical expertise, Alan Kelly with over 35 years experience has a wealth of ready knowledge and in the Cooma office, Carol Robinson is tasked with fulfilling customer and appliance sales inquiries. Tim Corkill, the manager, has the enjoyable task of directing operations. To assist with providing the best quality local service, Elgas also has local cylinder exchange and appliance sales agents based in Cooma, Jindabyne, Berridale, Dalgety, Nimmitabel and Delegate.

If you are after gas appliance sales you can contact 131 161 to get the latest catalogue and advice.

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Casual CleanerA casual cleaner is required at Fred Billmans-Bathroom Centre. Approximately 4 hours a

week. Experienced cleaner preferred.Please contact Chris Mould on

6452 1500 or email [email protected]

FOR SALEClassifieds AUCTION – CLEARANCE SALE

COOPERS AUCTION HOUSE

SATURDAY 18TH NOVEMBER AT 1.30 P.M.

AT THE REAR OF 25 CAMPBELL STREET,

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REGISTRATIONS FROM 12.30P.M.

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FUNERAL NOTICES

COMPETITION WINNERS

PUBLIC NOTICES

POSITIONS VACANT

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AGM

MC TRUCK DRIVER F/T Positions.X2 Casual Relief Drivers x2

A leading Qld based vegetable growing company is expanding it’s business and requires

competent drivers to deliver our produce.Commencing approx 11th Nov

These positions are to be based in Cooma NSW. Trip is from Cooma to Ma�ra return,

driver change. Cooma to Sydneyreturn 5 days per week.

Relief driver positions 1 day per month + Good Hourly RatesPh 0427 277 158

Snowy River AllianceAGM

Sunday 28th October 2012 at 2pmJindabyne Memorial Hall, Jindabyne

Guest Speaker Dr Alec Costin:

‘The future of the Snowy River and Catchment, and stories of the Snowy.’

Dr Costin is an eminent Snowy Mountains and Monaro scientist (now retired) and author

of A study of the Ecosystems of theMonaro region of New South Wales,

and Kosciusko Alpine Flora.Enquiries: 02 6456 2159

LOSTValuable ring lost at Cooma Rotary Markets

last Sunday - 21/10/2012in Centennial Park toilets.

Wide gold ring band with large aquamarine stone and 4 diamonds.

Extreme sentemental value.O�ering a reward.

Please contact: 6452 2612

Cooma Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc 2012 Annual General Meeting will be held at

6pm Tuesday 30 October 2012at the Coombah Room, Cooma Ex-Services

Club, Vale Street Cooma. All �nancial members welcome.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting of theCooma O�-Road Club Inc

Will be held at the Cooma Ex-services Club on Monday 5th of November 2012 at 7.00pm

in the Board Room.

All members are invited & encouragedto attend.

Cooma Little Theatre AGMwill be held on Nov 29 at 7.30pm at the theatre.

Members past, present (and future)are encouraged to attend.

BUSINESS EQUIP FOR SALEBox Freezer (x2) Size: 165x65x80

$400 eachBain marie (hot bar) Size: 200x60x130

$1500Wedderburn scale-digitalSm-9ON

$1000

Contact Ph: 6452 6537

Allens Funerals Cooma Alan & Catherine Dodd Directors

Family Owned & OperatedFDA - 02 6452 2094

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 18th of October 2012

at Mittagang rd Cooma, formerly of North York St,

Nimmitabel. Aged 84 years.

Dearly loved wife of George (DEC), mother of Michael, Michelle, Ellen, Janine and

partners, Adored Nanny Myrtle to her many grandchildren and

great grandchildren.

The relatives and friends of the late MYRTLE ELLEN JAMES are

invited to attend her funeral service to be held in the

St Peters Anglican Church, Nimmitabel, on Thursday

October 25th of 2012 commencing at 11:00 am. At the conclusion of the service,

the cortege will proceed to Nimmitabel General Cemetery.In Lieu of �owers donations to the Arthritis New South Wales

JAMESMyrtle Ellen

Positions VacantRetail Traineeship

(Photographic Assistant)Ongoing Full Time Position

Schoo’s Studio is seeking to employ a motivated and energetic person

to join their team. The ideal applicant must have a genuine loveof photography, good customer service skills and be capable

of working unsupervised. Good computer skills and knowledgeof Photoshop is desirable but not essential.

If you are willing to learn new skills, have a keen sense ofhumour and show good attention to detail please apply.

Positions to commence January 2013

This is NOT a Gap Year position.

Please send your applications in your own hand writing to:“Position Vacant”

27-29 Bombala Street. Cooma NSW 2630.Applications will close 10 November 2012

(No phone enquiries please.)

Schoo’s Studio ~ Celebrating 57 Years!

Congratulationsto the Murrumbateman Field Day Winners

* Sabine Scarlett * Debbie Schubert

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Cooma Miniball presentationsFun was had by all at the recent Miniball

presentation night. Pictured are all teams from under 6 to under 12 with basketball president Brian

Geach and miniball organiser Betty Longhurst.

Wednesday October 24, 201230 SportCheck out

on www.monaropost.com.au

Cryptic Clues

Quick Clues

ACROSS

1. Pass on a black mark (7)5. Friendly drink (7)10. Rise to the surface to graze and cut the mustard (4,2,2,7)11. Taking up the commercial alternative (8)12. A lecturer or his text? (6)13 and 19-across. Expressing rage by sneers at relatives (5-5)15. Come in a tin ... diced please! (9)18. Drunk is in steps towards inebriation (9) 19. See 13-across21. Country where rabies was released (6)23. Come back to harvest fruit (8)25. Leave and enter most disreputable shopping centre (10,5)26. Having a stroke of luck like the lord of the grippe? (7)27. Blushing doctors warn they may be drafted again (7)

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2 and 24-down. Handcart crossing the street leaves mark on a convict (5,5)3. Shape isn't a�ecting actors (9)4. Weaken and say I am two of a kind (6)6. Took place of hideous decor housing mongrel (8)7 and 22-down. Sketch one dud cartridge but get no results (4,1,5)8. The claims made by an old scientist (9)9. British government lacking in consumption tax and tree cultivation (7,6)14. After an increase in pay, he will cut loose (5,4)16. Harbinger laid the original spirit on apostle (9)17. Let go and slow down? (8)20. Keep or throw half a mile (6)22. See 7-down24. See 2-down

ACROSS

1. Young frog (7)5. Repetition of an earlier theme (7)10. Australian territory in the Indian Ocean (9,6)11. Lea�et (8)12. Lusty, crude (6)13. Musical speed (5)15. Naval jurisdiction (9)18. Sure-�re, infallible (9)19. Dry up (5)21. Hip bones (6)23. Manner of speaking, idiom (8)25. Communist symbol (6,3,6)26. Pagan (7)27. Tedium (7)

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2. Detest (5)3. Headmaster (9)4. Acid test (6)6. Widespread disease (8)7. Sovereign, head of state (5)8. Arti�cial (9)9. Listening in on a conversation (13)14. Absolve from blame (9)16. Fall of rocks or snow (9)17. Marmalade (8)20. Painting made on plaster (6)22. Regurgitate (5)24. Large stringed instrument (5)

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Cooma women’s bowls

Adaminaby Fun Day

President Una’s Friendship day on Tuesday turned into a wild windy morning of bowls.

We had 26 bowlers from Cooma and District, even the company of a few men which was great to see.

On rink two we had a game of four’s between Del Turner’s team battling it out to creep over the line against Keith Sach’s.

On rink three wife Kath Sach team combined with the Adaminaby ladies reversed the score to come out winners over Ron Gammon’s girls.

Rink four saw a pleasing welcome back to Simon Schoon after his operation although not a winner on the green his team had a hard tussle up against an up and coming performer Ron Wainwright.

Well done to Ron’s team, I think Olga must of disliked the colour lime green the way Ron sent those new bowls up the rink.

Rink five was the all girls teams where Bridget Corby’s team came out winners over Leonie’s team. We must welcome Evelyn Hamilton to her first game as a new member of the ladies.

I think all the bowlers were pleased to finish as the aroma of the hearty casseroles cooking inside the clubhouse was more pleasant than the gusty wind blowing outside.

A delicious lunch was enjoyed by everyone.

Closing date for the Open Triples is next week so if you haven’t got your team in please do as there is only a few places left.

November brings Melbourne Cup day we would like to see as many men and women to join in for a great day of bowls and lunch.

Our deepest sympathies to Dawn and Ross Russell and family on the passing of her twin brother David.

Annika Miners negotiates a barrel at the Adaminaby Fun Day last Saturday. Below, Danielle Barron defeated the oldies in the jackpot competition.

Photos by Cherry Tree Equine.

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Caroline BlytonHall of Fame

It has been a wonderful trip down memory lane sorting through my stash of Little Athletics memorabilia. I started with the Cooma Little Athletics Club as an U/6 in 1981 and continued competing into the U/18 and Open age groups, specialising in shot put, discus, and hammer throw. We travelled to many places for carnivals and State and National competitions. Year after year Mum took me to Wagga Wagga, Tumut, Bega and Canberra for carnivals, Sydney and Wollongong for athletics camps, and State and National Championships in Canberra and Sydney.

As an U/12 I was selected in the ACT Team for the Nationals in Sydney in 1988, and as an U/15 the NSW Team for the Nationals in Perth in 1991. I was also lucky enough to be selected for an Australian team which toured Canada and the USA in 1991, this was an amazing experience

and I came home with four medals. Tom Stead was my throws coach up until the time I went to boarding school in Sydney in 1992, and being a member of various State and National teams also enabled me to train at the AIS in Canberra, and I was coached and trained by some of the best coaches in Australia. My collection of medals and trophies grew considerably over the years, and they are something I will always be proud of.

FAVOURITE FOOD: Anything I haven’t cooked!

FAVOURITE SONG: The Rattlin’ Bog.

FAVOURITE TV SHOW: Dr Who.

FAVOURITE MOVIE: All the Harry Potter movies.

WHO IS YOUR IDOL? Winnie the Pooh.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO LITTLE ATHLETES? Be your best and have fun!

WHAT DO/DID YOU ENJOY ABOUT LITTLE ATHLETICS? Little Athletics gave me so many wonderful opportunities to travel, achieve my personal best performances, and I am still friends with many other athletes who I met along the way. Recently I have helped to coach local kids for school athletics carnivals and last season my own two children started at the Cooma Athletics Club which was a big thrill for me. Athletics is all about fun, family and fi tness. It’s a great way for children to build confi dence, have fun, do their best, and make lots of friends along the way. Congratulations to the club and all the volunteers over the last 30 years who have provided such a wonderful sport for the children of Cooma.

Numbers soar as daylight saving startsSeventy-two Athletes

turned out for the first ESDST on a barmy night until a cold wind arrived around 6 pm.

Personal Best performances dominated the night with 31 athletes achieving 47.5 Personal Bests.

U/7 Angus Wood and U/10 Angela Constance topped the night with three P.Bs each, closely followed by Angela’s older sister U/12 Maggie Constance with 2.5 P.B’.

Angus Wood created P.Bs in the 50m where he clocked 10.59sec taking over half a second off his

previous best. Angus also clipped over half a second in the 70m sprint, running 15.38 ec. The third P.B. was the result of this extra speed he acquired from the track as he sped down the runway of the Long Jump and lifted off to produce an extra 35cms on his landing above his old mark and broke through the 2m barrier leaping 2.12m.

Angela Constance. achieved her three P.Bs, two of them on the Track and like Angus, the third at the Long Jump event. Angela’s run over the 100m saw her shave

off 1.59 sec and nearly break through the 20 ec barrier for the 100m. She should be able to crack this milestone next time she runs the 100m.Tthis week her time was exactly 20.00 seconds for the 100m. Angela is also very close to breaking another barrier, the 2 minute barrier for the 400m. This event is claimed to be the second hardest Track event, only the 400m Hurdles is harder. This week Angela’s run over this distance produce 2.48sec P.B. in clocking 2m06.00sec. Angela also broke through the 2m

barrier at the Long Jump by leaping 2.10m.

Maggie Constance. Collected 2.5 Personal Best over the night. The half point relates to her effort in the High Jump, where she equalled her personal best this season of 0.95m. Maggie’s P.B’s came via the 100m where she shaved off 100th of a second in clocking 18.16 sec. The other P.B. was result of a fantastic throw in the Discus where Maggie hurled the discus over 4m to lift her ranking to third in the U/12 Girls with a heave of 12.30m.

Other Athletes who had

two P.B’s on the night. U/7 Girls, Kate Maurier with 2 seconds in the 50m (11.19 s) and over ½ metre in Long Jump (1.88 m). Molly Norris also picked up her second P.B’s in the same events (Long Jump =1.95m and 50m = 10.63s).

U/8 Boy Alex Gould knocked off half a second in his 70m run and just on 3 seconds in the 400m.

U/9 Girls, Jessie Lunt and Jessica Norris, both girls improved their performances in the 400m with Jessica Norris clipping over 6 seconds a massive PB to record a

time of 1m41.72s. While Jessie Lunt lowered her best by half a second to 1m 39.41s. Both Girls also increased their PBs over the bar in High Jump by 5cms, with Jessie leaping 0.85m and Jessica just a fraction ahead with 0.90m.

Two U/10 boys Philip Webb and Jordan Davis both excelled on the Track with Philip raced past his old PB in the 100m by slashing 4 seconds off his time to cross the line in 17.16sec. While Jordan was doing the same, over the 400m in 1m 28.88 sec (the second fastest time of the night). Both boys Improved their Long Jump leaps with Jordan clearing 3.55m (5cm PB) and Philip jumping out to 2.54 (9cms PB).

U/11 Girls, Summer Rees and Chelsea Lunt knocked up 2 P.B’s each,

Summer gained hers in the 100m by taking her time down to 19.90s (a 0.32sec PB) and 400m where she is trying to break through the 1m50s mark and slowly creeping up on it, this week’s run of 1m50.40 sec Summer has only has to increase her strides length by 1cm and she will be a sub 1m50 runner.

Chelsea Lunt is hot on the heels of the boys in both the 100m and 400m with the second fastest time for the girls over the 100m. Chelsea lowered her time down to 16.38 sec eclipsing her old mark by 1.79 seconds. On the Circular Track in the 400m, Chelsea ran the fastest time for the girls event clocking 1m 32.65 sec, and is slowly creeping up on the 1m30 sec mark.

Saturday October 27 will see an event that hasn’t been seen in the Snowy Mountains before, the Shannons Insurance Snowy Mountains 1000.

This event is being hosted by Runway Motorsport Australia and is being held at the Snowy Mountains Airport, Kosciuszko Road, Cooma.

In the making for some time now it is hoped that this will become an annual event here in the Snowy Mountains, as it is very difficult to find somewhere to run this type of event, with a runway being the perfect place.

The Snowy Mountains 1000 is a 1000 metre Runway Sprint with competitors racing from a standing start. It has been estimated that some cars will reach up to 300 kilometres in under 19 seconds in this sprint event, using cars that haven’t been purpose built for drag racing.

Entries were limited to 100 people and this has now been fully booked for several weeks. Competitors and their vehicles are travelling from all over the country to compete, including two

from Jindabyne and one from Cooma. The field of vehicles entered is hugely varied with manufacturers such as Lamborghini, BMW, Porsche, Chevrolet, Ford, PFV, Honda, Lotus, Holden, HSV, Audi, Nissan, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Mazda, Volkswagon, Shelby and more.

The event is alcohol free so perfect for a family day out of high-speed fun. Gates open for spectators at 9am with racing also starting at 9am and running to 5pm.

Entry is $10 for adults, $25 for a family of four and kids under 12 are free. There isn’t any seating available so it is advisable to bring along your fold up chairs or picnic blankets. You can bring your own food and there will also be food and cold drinks available.

The pit area is open to the public from 12.30pm until 1.30pm for you to have a better look at some of these fast unique cars.

With a Show and Shine being run by Shannon’s Insurance and a full day of awesome racing, there is bound to be something there for everyone.

Sprint 1000

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Cooma ladies golf

Coolamatong Golf news

With Midge TheronWe have a new Ladies Champion. Gaye Wilson, in a great display

of how to play golf, led the field and with three great rounds took out the Ladies Championship for 2012 with a score of 293 over the 54 holes.

Congratulations to Gaye on such consistent golf.

“A” Grade champion for 2012 was Dulcie Thistleton with a gross score of 299 R/up to Dulcie was Marilynne Weston with a gross score of 328 . Congratulations also go to Dorothy Bilbow who won the “B” Grade Champion for 2012 with a gross score of 323. R/up to Dorothy was Marion Burke with a gross score of 328. Well done Ladies

On Saturday, October 13, the day’s winner was Gaye with a nett 77. R/up to Gaye was Dorothy Bilbow nett 78.

Ball winners were Jenny Rainsford

nett 80 and Rulie Steinfort nett 80. Putting was won by Marion Burke with 31 putts

On October 14, the winner on the day was Marilynne Weston with 74 nett and R/up was Jenny Rainsford with a nett 75.

Balls were won by Marion Burke 77 nett and Rulie Steinfort with 79 nett.

On Wednesday in warm and pleasant conditions 10 players took to the field.

Maureen Fletcher, playing even better than last week, won with 20 pts. R/up to Maureen was Dorothy Bilbow with 18 pts. Balls were won by Clare Nowland 13 pts, Aileen Smith 12 pts, Midge Theron 11 pts and Joan Bracher with nine points.

Congratulations to all the winners. Until next week TTFN

The Open Tournament on Sunday was sponsored by Southern Service Centre.

This was the first round of golf played on the changed format of the course.

The font and back nine holes have been reversed.

Winner of the 18 holes scratch division was Shane Seaton with 75 off the stick, runner-up Jonathon Ricks with 76.

B Grade scratch went to Peter Clarke, Coolamatong; C Grade John Onur and junior scratch Luke Pax.

A Grade Hcp Mal Weston, B Grade Roger White, C Grade

Mark Wyllie and junior was Lachlan the Killer’s son.

Nearest the pin on the third Shane Seaton, eighth The Killer, 15th Tony Kiek, 17th Con Poulos.

Longest drive A grade Shane Seaton, B Grade Ross Walters, C Grade John Onur.

The team events went to G Day, Luke Pax and Bill Buckley.

Veterans trophy went to Steve Young,

Saturday’s 4BBB winners were Wayne Tuckwell and Mark Wyllie with 41 points on a countback from Ross Thompson and Werner Seigenthaler, Roger White and Colin McCullough and nick Flower

and Brendan Crawford.Wednesday’s winner Peter

Clarke with 40 points ahead of Con Poulos, Mal Weston, Ron Duncan, Herman Obermaier, Duane Burke and Steve Young.

There was no golf for the ladies on Sunday due to the men’s open.

Wednesday’s winner was Carolyn O’Byrne, runners-up Michelle White and Jenny O/Byrne.

Nearest the pin went to Jenny,Don’t forget the ladies open

tournament on Saturday and Sunday November 3 and 4.

Beautiful weather accommodated the past and present cricketers from Coffeys Cavaliers Cricket Club last weekend when they held their 25-year club reunion.

More than 100 people attended the main function on Saturday night under a big marquee in the garden of Coffey’s Hotel.

Guest speaker Doug Timmins from the Parramatta Cricket Club entertained the crowd with some wonderful stories including facing a very quick

pair of bowlers when playing second grade one day.The bowlers, not very well known then, were Jeff

Thomson and Len Pascoe.The committee was very happy with the whole

weekend and thanked past players for their efforts with several coming a long way, including Townsville, King Island, Parkes, Newcastle, Wagga and Canberra.

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A great day for bowls last Saturday but surprisingly only 14 players.

Simon Schoon, Mike Buress (visiting from Queanbeyan) and Keith Goodwin trailed Sergio Roncelli, Max Povey and Dennis Steinfrort by just three shots after 16 ends and then went to sleep as Dennis and co scored 12 shots over four ends to run away with the match 25/10. Mary Phillips and Peter Marsicano were even at 5/5 with Daphne Buckley and Jack Sajina when the latter pair scored a five to lead 10/5. This stired up Mary and Peter as they outscored Daphne and Jack in the concluding stages to win 28/16. Mai Burgess and Paul Cannell trailed Renate Winckel and Jim Lumsden 5/7 when Renate and Jim had two five shot ends and were not headed from that point on and won 28/2L.

Just eight for Social Bowls on Sunday with Lorraine West and Don Jarvis having a ding dong battle with Ron Wainwright and Olga Jebbink with the former pair holding a slight lead only to be overtaken on end 13, but able to recover and eventually win 19/15. Bob Douglas and Jim Lumsden had a close battle with Renate Winckel and Ignazio Mondello for fourteen ends when Bob and Jim applied the pressure in the closing stages to win 26/16.

A good crowd witnessed firstly the semi-finals of the Fours in the morning and the final in the afternoon.

Allan Crowe, Ken Bowden, Dennis Steinfort and Nelson Wallace started well against Steve Lapham, Guilio D’Amico, John Schoon and Wayne Lodge to lead 14/5 after 13 ends. Six shots to Wayne’s team on end 14 turned the game around and although Nelson’s tam won five of the last seven ends they went down 23/20 to put Wayne’s team into the final.

In the other semi, Keith Goodwin, Peter Marsicano, Richard Nichols and Peter Caldwell had a dream start against Mike Mannile, Garry Taylor, Kim Weston and Mark Buckley to lead 17/4 after 11 ends.

Mark’s tem then won eight ends to trail by just two shots 15/17. The last two ends to Peter’s team gave them a place in the final 20/15.

As in the morning match. Peter’s team set up a handy 12/4 lead only to drop six shots on end nine to put Wayne very much in the game and eventually take the lead 16/15 on end 13 and although Peter drew level on end 17, Wayne’s team dominated in the run home to win 23/20.

The bowls was, for the most part, of a very high standard and worthy of a final that kept the onlookers entertained.

Congratulations to Steve Lapham, Guilio D’Amico, John Schoon and Wayne Lodge, Fours Champions for the 2012/13 season.

The garage sale is shaping gup to be bigger and better than last year.

Phoenix Golf NewsThe weather was kind on Friday 19, lovely sunshine and a clear sky with no wind. These conditions upset the players a bit as it was the first time that they did not have the wind to contend with. The winner on the day was Don McGregor; he won the Cooma Café Turkish kebabs and pizza lunch voucher.

Dorothy Bilbow came second and John Harris was third.

Nearest the pin went to Brian Geach on the ninth and Lorraine McGregor for the ladies on the fourth hole.

Now that the weather is

warmer and we have daylight saving, why don’t you come along and enjoy the relaxed fun of social golf? You don’t need a handicap; all grades of golfers are welcome.

I hope to see you on Friday October 26th. The clubhouse will be open from 12 noon, tee off until 2pm.

Should there be people out there that these times do not suit please contact George on 0498594651 and I will try to fit you in.

Don’t forget the Cooma Open this weekend 10am shotgun start.

Good Golfing from George.

Local boys in St Greg’s top team

Local Monaro Boys – Jacob Moon – Back Row second from Left and Harry RoachBack Row Third from left .

On October 13 and 14, St Gregory’s College Campbelltown was named first in NSW and second nationally after a truly brilliant season.

The national final was played at the IRB World 7’s at Skilled Stadium in front of 20,000 people.

St Gregory’s won the NSW Championships from such schools as Patrician Brother’s Blacktown, Farrer Agricultural College Tamworth, St Stanislaus’ College Bathurst, Scots College Sydney and Westfield Sports High and Hills Sports high before heading to the Gold Coast.

St Gregory’s won their first game 19-7 over Aranmore from Western Australia before a convincing win over Brisbane State high 31-12.

The semi-final place was then secured as St Gregory’s faced Erindale College from the ACT for a 38-0 win enabling them to make the grand final against Keebra Park High QLD.

At half time the boys felt the pressure coming from Keebra and were down 19-0 but a half time chat with coach Matt Brennan saw them power on to level the game in the second half.

Sadly, 2012 wasn’t to be St Gregory’s year with Keebra Park High winning 24-19 but what a battle it was and an experience none will forget.

Jacob Moon – Year 11 said “It was an incredible experience. To be crowned best in NSW and then to

play in that atmosphere and come so close , while disappointing in some respects, it’s a memory I will have for life”

Harry Roach , also in Year 11 was not only ecstatic to enjoy his first plane flight but also said “ To be No 1 in NSW and 2nd in Australia – I’ll take that as something I can claim to be a part of!”

The final was St Gregory’s 13th Game in this Tournament after winning the first 12 and all boys played exceptionally well.

With an overall ranking of No 1 in NSW and econd in Australia it is an extraordinary achievement for our boys who are a class act both on and off the field. Well done to you all.

Cats looking for girls for AFL Youth Girls carnival teamThe Cooma Cats are looking for girls aged 13-18 to represent the club in the inaugural AFL NSW/ACT Youth Girls Under 18s Cup to be held in Canberra on Saturday 17th November, 2012.

Cooma Cats Youth Girls football project manager Rob Barnes said the AFL NSW/ACT Youth Girls Under 18s Cup provided an ideal opportunity for girls interested in playing competitive AFL football to come along and try out Australia’s fastest growing female participation sport.

“The number of female AFL teams and competitions is rapidly growing across Australia as more girls discover the benefits of playing the game,” Rob said.

Teams from across the ACT and NSW will take part in the one-day carnival which is designed to develop interest in and awareness of female AFL football.

Rob said the Cooma Cats were working towards entering a team in the AFL Canberra Youth Girls competition in 2013 and the AFL NSW/ACT Youth Girls Under 18s Cup in November provided potential players a great opportunity to come and see if it is a game they would like to pursue.

The Cats supported the region’s first ever all-girls AFL team from St Patrick’s Parish School playing in the Giants Cup earlier this year which was a great success, and now want to take the next step

with raising a Cats’ Youth Girl’s team for 2013.

Rob said no experience is necessary and all girls aged 13-18 are welcome to join the team for the carnival in November.

“We’ll be running a number of short training sessions prior to the carnival focusing on the basic skills of AFL football,” Rob said.

“All the girls need is a pair of boots, a mouth guard and a desire to learn a new game in a team environment,” he said.

Rob can be contacted on 0425827130, or email at [email protected] <mai l to:[email protected]> .

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Three from three for rep cricket side

Konica Cup Round 1 Monaro V Ginninderra Monaro won the toss and elected to bat in warm conditions.

Monaro got off to a poor start losing two early wickets in the crucial first 6 overs.

Adam Blacka (33) and Chris Khoury (16) steadied the innings picking the run rate up to a run a ball. The batsmen look set to really lift the run rate before both batsman fell in consecutive balls sending the Monaro middle order in a mad dash to pad up. Zach Smith(33) and O’Keeffe (22*) pushed the score to 117 at the end of the 20 overs. General consensus around the ground was 130 was par score. Monaro were going to have to bowl very well to restrict the Ginninderra side to 116 or less.

Ginninderra opening bat D Robscoe (27) fired early slaying Akkersdyke to the boundary on numerous occasions. In the third

over Adam Blacka (1/13) got the much wanted early wicket to stem the ballooning run rate. D Asanovski (3/14) got an earlier than expected call up in to the action. Asanovski bowling his quick leg breaks had the Ginninderra batsman in knots picking up a wicket in his first over and with Blacka tying the batsman down at the other the end the run rate started to creep up and the pressure built. Asanovski again doing the damage picking up two wickets in consecutive balls sending the Ginnindrra chase from seemingly easy to a very difficult chase. Stephanson (25) and Hocking (17) rebuilt the Ginninderra innings and once again looked to be a fairly comfortable win for Ginninderra but two comical runouts let Monaro back into the game and the Monaro boys never let them get away as the bowlers and fielders did an outstanding job restricting the Ginnindera side to 9/108.

Man of the Match- Damian Asanovski

Konica cup Round 2 Monaro V ANU @ ANU SouthMonaro won the toss and elected to bat on what looked like a

fairly dry and wearing wicket. Monaro again got off to a less the stellar start being 2/26 after

six overs. Khoury (42) the back bone of the Monaro innings ticked the scoreboard over at close to a run a ball for much of the innings before he was run out ending a fine innings. Chris Dwyer took over where Khoury left off hitting several lofty blows into the outer before another run out ended his cavalier innings on 34 in the 18th over. Monaro finished the innings with a huge Adam Hayes six with Monaro posting a very good score of 7/129.

Monaro bowled some good early lines keeping the attacking ANU bats to just under five an over with the unusual opening combination Adam Blacka’s pace and Adamy Hayes off spin.

The gamble of bowling the off spinner in the power play paid off when the Hayes dart ball trapped the opening bat plumb in front. At the end of the six over mark ANU had their noses in front but the Monaro boys had a couple of “old” tricks up their sleeve

bringing on veterans O’Keefee (3/22) and Asanovski (2/20) picking up key wickets and slowing the run rate. Monaro continued to bowl and field very well and the run rate blew out to 10 an over with three overs remaining.

O’Keefe and Blacka restricted the batsman and Monaro kept ANU to 7/124. Monaro are now sitting on top of their pool in the Koinca Cupo Third Division.

Country Plate Monaro V Crookwell @ Crookwell Monaro was greeted to cool and overcast conditions and a turf

wicket that had seen better days. Batting was never going to be easy on this wickets which had

cracks that the likes of Tony Greig could of quite easily have lost keys or even gold fountain pens down.

The toss was very crucial and O’Keeffe unfortunately lost the toss and Monaro hit the field knowing that a score over 100 would be a difficult chase. Monaro got off to a cracking start with Iain Elliot (4/21) destroying to Crookwell top order and at 6/47 Monaro thought this was going to be a fairly easy outing. Monaro let the foot of the pedal and the high standard of fielding and bowling from the previous day slipped as S Smith (32) and B Evans (55*) got on top of the Monaro boys and put together a wonderful partnership.

Monaro eventually got the break through when Asanovski (1/29) enticed Smith to drive down the ground to the waiting hands of Mitch Hynes.

Zach Smith was bought into the attack and cleaned up the tail taking 2/9. Crookwell all out for 156 in the 35th over

Monaro had the difficult task of chasing down a good score but also having a lunch break an hour into batting Khoury and Hearn had the awkard task of making it to lunch without losing their wickets while making sure they kept the scoreboard ticking on a pitch that was now starting to play up.

The pair were looking solid until Khoury (16) fell to a ball that stopped on him pulling a ball straight to short mid wicket. Hearn (15) followed shortly after with another ball stopping and short mid off took a spectacular diving catch. Zach Smith (15) and Sam Williams (46) played through to lunch in attacking style punishing some short pitched bowling. Monaro were sitting comfortably at lunch at 2/77. Zach Smith fell right after the lunch break and Mitch Hynes (36) fresh off a pair of ducks played his natural game blasting the Crookwell bowlers to all parts and with Williams at the other end doing the same thing the game quickly slipped away from the Crookwell boys. Crookwell had a late sniff as Monaro lost 3 quick wickets with the winning total in their sites but cool head prevailed and Monaro knocked the runs off in only the 28th over.

Man of the Match- Iain Elliot.Three from three for the Monaro rep side!!

Swim club newsSwimmers were off to a great start at the first time

trials for the 2012/13 season with some excellent times being recorded especially by those having their first swim for the club.

As a result of their times some swimmers will be upgrade for the next time trials.

The club welcomes new members Colin Kingston, Taylah Maurier, Hudson and Kadee Laird Jessie and Adele Lunt and Callum Davis, and the return of Charlie and Archie Allen.

Swimmers are reminded to be early so we can start at 6.pm and if you are not swimming a particular night or stroke contact the phone number in the club book.

Results Freestyle C grade Progress to B grade Colin

Kingston Taylah Maurier Spencer Walker-Broose Jackson Walsh and Hudson Laird Improvers Spencer Walker-Broose Jackson Walsh Braith Fitzgerald Jack Kleven and Erin Trevanion.

Freestyle B grade Progress to A Grade Chloe Trevanion Improvers Charlie Allen Ella Davis Chloe Trevanion Chelsea Lunt Bentley Walker-Broose Brenna Clayton Archie Allen Amy and Laura Hobbs Sophie Janota Darcy Barnes Rachel Hunt Bailee Walsh Matthew Hopkin and Liam Davis.

Freestyle - A Grade and Premier Improvers Josh Alford Katelyn Patricks Ben Trotter Hamish and Amber Martin-Smith Darcy and Jack Clayton Noah and Will Saddler Daniel Hopkin and Kate Hobbs.

Results Breaststroke C Grade Improvers Liam Davis Spencer Walker-Broose Jackson Walsh Braith Fitzgerald and Lilly Janota

Breastroke - B Grade Improvers Charlie and Archie Allen Will Saddler Brenna Clayton Amber Martin-Smith Chelsea Lunt Ella Davis Bentley Walker-Broose Rachel and Ethan Hunt Sophie Janota Emma Hopkin Chloe Trevanion Laura and Amy Hobbs Darcy Barnes Bailee Walsh and Shelley Kleven.

Breastroke - A Grade and Premier Improvers Josh Alford Jack Clayton Hamish Martin-Smith Daniel Hopkin Noah Saddler and Ryan Harmer.

Backstroke - C Grade Progress to B Grade Hudson Laird Jesse Lunt Taylah Maurier and Colin Kingston Improvers Jackson Walsh Jack Kleven Spencer Walker-Broose Braith Fitzgerald Lilly Janota and Erin Trevanion.

Backstroke - B Grade Progress to A Grade Ella Davis Improvers Bentley Walker-Broose Chloe Trevanion Laura Hobbs Archie Allen Rachel Hunt and Matthew Hopkin.

Backstroke - A and Premier Improvers Josh Alford Jack and Brenna Clayton Charlie Allen Daniel Hopkin Will Saddler and Amber Martin-Smith.

Swims this week are freestyle breastroke and butterfly.

Cooma Rifle ClubCooma Rifle Club shot from 500 yards for the

second heat of the monthly spoon competition. Six shooters attended but only four completed the course as Graeme Crondwell has eyesight problems and Frank Toth retired after a good first stage of 46-1. The wind cost many points as it varied from almost calm to a strong breeze..

The scores were: Damien Doyle 48-5 and 45-3, Total 93-8; Noel Barrett 47-2 and 45-1, Total 92-3; Jas Fredericks 41-1 and 42-0, Total 83-1; Brian Bradley 36-0 and 39-0, Total 75-0; With handicaps Noel won by half a point from Damien, but Damien won the spoon.

Next Saturday the monthly heat of the Club Championship and Gregory Shield Competitions will be held from 400 yards.


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Cooma Golf report by Garry Atkinson

The Cooma Open is on next Saturday and Sunday so it’s a big weekend coming up. Saturday sees a 4BBB stableford as a lead up to the stroke event for the Cooma Open on Sunday.

With the golf course in tip top condition and major events on offer now is the time to hit the golf course.

Brian Geach and Adam Robinson found out just how good the course is when they combined in the two-man ambrose championship event last Saturday to fire a wonderful eight under par to take out A grade, with Chris Brown and John Onur winning B grade and Tony Monday and Lindsay Blewitt on top in C grade.

Saturday saw 40 golfers enjoy fabulous conditions and the scores reflected this.

In the Ambrose net event Graeme Russell and Dave Robinson won (on a countback) with a 60.25 nett from Adam Robinson and Brian Geach also with 60.25 and Josh Miller and Andrew Jeffrey with 60.5 nett. Ball winners went to 66.25 nett. Nearest the pin winner on the fourth was Richard Hanna, on the ninth Adam

Robinson, the 11th Dave Ware, 17th Adam Robinson and second shot on the 18th went to Richard Hanna,

Sunday saw a fine, warm day greet golfers for an individual stableford.

Michael Boyce had a fantastic round of 43 points to win the day from Norm Marshall with 41 points (also a great round). Rob Brown came in third with 38 points.

Ball winners went down to our President Ray Bilbow with 32 points. Nearest the pin on the ninth and the 17th went to eagle eye James Darley.

On Wednesday 28 golfers played in the men’s single stableford event.

The day saw some great scores with Brian Turner taking out A grade with 33 points, Richard Hanna winning B grade with a fine 40 points and John Harris taking out C grade with 39 points.

Ball winners went to 35 points. Bart Joseph won nearest the pin on the ninth and Bob Ashcroft took out the 17th.

Junior golf also starts up this Thursday afternoon at around 4pm.

See you on the greens.

Continued from page 36.

Race 1 on Saturday was The Merimbula Lake Oysters, Veisto/Tui, Landmark Maiden Hcp over 900 metres. Canberra trainer Gratz Vella started off the day well when Bay Moon, a mare he trains for himself, took out the event.

Starting as the $1.80 favourite and ridden by Kayla Cross, Bay Moon had a long head margin to spare on the line from Lady Zizou with the Sapphire Coast trained Yambulla a ½ neck behind in third placing.

The second place-getter is from the Joseph and Jones yard whilst Yambulla is trained by Grant Bobbin for local identities Norm and Wendy Wilton.

The RSL Club, West End Estate Wines, Schute Bell Benchmark 45 Hcp was Race 2 and saw nine runners line up for the 1000 metre dash.

In a very keenly contested event, which saw Smooth Honours and Rapacount start as $4.40 equal favourites, it was a Victorian visitor Ballydoyle ($7.50), ridden by Lachlan Pillar, who prevailed.

Smooth Honours, trained in Canberra by Trevor McIlrick was second, a length margin in arrears, with 1 ½ lengths back to Tee Off Tiger in third.

Starting from the outside barrier on Saturday, it was a great effort by the Bob Triplow Bairnsdale

trained Ballydoyle who had been beaten by a short head margin when running second in the same event last year.

Race 3 was the Wilton Logging P/L, Village Ford, Women in Racing Maiden Plate over 1200 metres and saw six runners head to the barriers.

After winning the first event with Bay Moon, Gratz Vella saddled up Double Night and put aboard Lachlan Pillar in an effort to win with the stockily built grey gelding he trains for himself along with Jim and Norm Munro.

As the race unfolded, Michael Travers took the Joseph and Jones trained Because We Can to the lead with King Mini peeling to his outside to challenge.

However, as they rounded the bend, Because We Can took charge of the rider and headed towards the outside fence with the consequence being that both she and King Mini became uncompetitive.

In the meantime, Double Night kept his mind on the job to race away and score by a convincing 5 ¾ lengths from Tantangara with a further 3 ½ lengths back to Brengun Bruce.

The win notched up a winning double for Vella and also Pillar. Having only her third lifetime start, Tantangara pleased trainer Shannon Byrne from Jindabyne with her progress whilst Julia

Ceely from Queanbeyan was also happy with the performance of Brengun Bruce.

The last race on the day, the Murphy’s Transport & Building Supplies, Beca Amec, Monaro Wool Benchmark 45 Hcp, had a field of nine runners.

Quite Venom, started as the $4 favourite however, after suffering early interference, was left rearwards as Drama Lodge led the field up the hill.

Having a much better ride than in the earlier race where his horse took charge of him, Michael Travers aboard Light Magic ($10) easily caught the leaders before the turn and a win was never in doubt from the 150 metre mark.

Light Magic, trained at Moruya by Greg Backhouse, scored by 3 ¼ lengths from the gutsy Drama Lodge with the Chicka Pearson trained Bimbi Town in third placing. Shortstay, trained by Georgie Boucher from Jindabyne, and the winner of the same race last year, was making up ground late to finish in fourth placing.

Racing in the district continues with the Adaminaby Cup race-meeting on November 17. The feature race will prize-money of $14,000 and the five supporting races will have purses of $6500. The Cooma Cup and Sundowners Cup, both with prize-money of $12,500, will be held on December 1.

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One of the biggest crowds in many years gathered in warm and sunny conditions at the Bombala Racecourse on Saturday to enjoy country racing at its best.

In the feature event, the $12,000 Dongwha Timbers Bombala Cup, it was the Rado Boljun trained Outside who was successful. Ridden by Kevin Sweeney, Outside beat his rivals out of the gates but the experienced Sweeney allowed Casanova from gate five to take the early lead with Trescorpioni also going forward.

As they climbed the hill,

Trescorpioni took the lead from Casanova, whilst Sweeney on Outside remained midfield on the rail until allowing his mount to press forward to catch the leaders just before entering the straight. In the final 200 metres, Outside rounded up Trescorpioni to win with ease by 1 ½ lengths. Trescorponio battled on well for second placing and Back to Zero, last year’s Bombala Cup winner trained by Barbara Joseph and Paul Jones, finished third, a head margin behind. Sebony, now a nine year old, a prolific winner of local cup races,

including the 2010 Bombala Cup, finished a close up fourth. Rado Boljun trains the winner in Canberra for his daughter Mary. In his acceptance speech, Rado thanked the veteran Sweeney for his “perfect ride” and comically encouraged him to have more of them.

Continued page 35

Pictured above, the presentation to Outside and connections. Inset, Kevin Sweeney brings

outside back to scale. Photos by Bradley Photographers.

Outside wins Bombala Cup

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