monaro post march 24, 2010

Wednesday March 24, 2010$1.00 inc GST

Volume 4 Edition 28ISSN 1834-0318

www.monaropost.com.au

28 Vale Street Cooma Tel 6452 1755COOMA

All Outdoor Furniture& BBQ’s

NOW IT’S THETIME TO BUY

REDUCEDTO CLEARREDUCEDTO CLEAR

TM

INSIDEproperty muster

MONARO Pages15-18

Cooma Community Garden Autumn Harvest Festival

Saturday March 27th10am - 1pm at the Soho Street Community Garden

OLD FASHIONEDHARVEST FESTIVAL

EVENTS

FREE ENTRYTO FESTIVAL

Please bringalong at leastone thing that

you have producedat home. Lets createa display of Cooma’s

Autumn Harvest

HANDS-ONACTIVITIES

FOR THE KIDS

GARDENWORKSHOPP

Cooma Community Garden Autumn Harvest Festival

Saturday March 27th10am - 1pm at the Soho Street Community Garden

This event is proudly brought to you by

COOMA HEALTHFOOD STOREResource &

Waste Services

S e n i o r s ’ W e e kS e n i o r s ’ W e e kF e a t u r e P 2 5 & 2 6F e a t u r e P 2 5 & 2 6

Cooma hosts regional conference

Cooma played host to the fourth regional conference of the Retired, Commissioned Officers Association last weekend. The conference included tours of the Corrective Services NSW museum, a train trip to Chakola and a dinner for 100 people at the Marlborough Motel on Saturday night. Pictured above, the assembled officers at the Marlborough Motel on Saturday evening. Right; president and secretary of the association,

Jim and Jane Coulduck pose with one of the models at the museum.

Cooma motorcade for TorahTorah Bright’s return to Cooma on April 10 has been confirmed by her agent and Cooma-Monaro Shire Council is finally able to put the plans in place for a celebration of her win at the recent Winter Olympics held in Vancouver, Canada.

Plans are afoot and a special working party which includes Torah’s parents, Peter and Marion Bright has been formed and the first meeting took place this week.

“Exciting times are ahead and we can finally celebrate with Torah and congratulate all our local Olympians for their efforts and achievements overseas,” Cooma-Monaro Shire

Council’s Deputy Mayor, Dean Lynch, said.“Our council really wants to do our local

Olympians proud, just as they have done for us and we are planning a motorcade down the main street of town which will stop at Centennial Park where all of our local school children and residents can share in the celebrations. The motorcade will then make its way to the Civic Reception.” He said.

“Local community groups have offered their support with the celebrations and requests for some type of monument honouring our first Gold Medal winner as well as past and present Olympians is being considered,” he said.

A d a m i n a b y E a s t e r F a i rA d a m i n a b y E a s t e r F a i rF e a t u r e P 2 2 & 2 3F e a t u r e P 2 2 & 2 3

Wednesday March 24, 20102 News

Cooma Gas & Garden Supplies

HOT DEALSBLISTERING CATALOGUE OUT

AVAILABLE UNTIL

APRIL 14

NOW

14.4V Li-ion Cordless DrillAuto spindle lock/Variable speed with

reverse/ Sight light. Rubber overmould grip/On-board bubble level. Includes: 1 x 35mm

charger. 2 x 1.3Ah Li-ion battery packs,247-7529

Nothing’s too hard.Extra battery Extra battery

18V Li-ion Cordless DrillAuto spindle lock/ Variable speed with reverse/Sight

light/ Rubber overmould grip/ On-board bubbleleve. Includes: 1 x 35mm charger.

2 x 1.3Ah Li-ion battery packs,

$249

247-7511

Xceed14.4 VoltCordless DrillIncludes:2 x LithiumBatteries247-8758

$139247-8758

Xceed18 Volt Corless DrillIncludes:2 x Lithium Batteries247-8766

$159

EXCLUSIVE

$199$249

$199

$139

$159

www.coomagas.net.au

SNOWLINER TRAVEL

POLO FLAT ROAD, PO BOX 220, COOMA NSW 2630

www.snowliner.com.au

PH : 02 6452 1584FAX : (02) 6452 7001

Royal Easter Show : 13/14 AprilMystery Tour : 29 April

Great Ocean Road : 8-17 MayNew Zealand : Oct/Nov

Darwin / The Ghan Great Ocean Road30th April – 17th May 2010

Mobile: 0418 620 626Cooma: (02) 6452 1598Sydney : (02) 9521 2238

Fax Cooma: (02) 6452 1583Fax Sydney: (02) 9521 2237Email: [email protected]

Professional and Reliable servicefor 30 years

Local * Country * Interstate Weekly service Sydney to Snowy Mtns

and all points in between

A floral exhibitions and mega garage sale will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church and Hall, Cooma on March 27.

The Floral exhibition will be opened by Diana Klima on Friday night, March 26 at 7.30pm.Tickets can be

purchased from the Fabric Salon or the church office for this spectacular event.

The theme this year is ‘Living water’ depicted with flowers, murals, models, symbolis and artistry.

The church will be beautifully transformed and open to the public again on Saturday March 27, from 9am.

On the Saturday, a mega garage sale will be in progress in the hall. There will be a free jumping castle, cakes, plants, ‘white elephant’ stall, morning tea and much more. Ring Marilyn on 6452 1159.

Floral exhibition at St Paul’s, Cooma

Caroline’s last day at CVCLast Friday marked the last official work day for Cooma’s Tourism Promotions manager, Caroline Fox.

The staff at the Cooma Visitors Centre decorated the centre and helped Caroline celebrate her 12-years at the CVC.

Pictured, Anna Stowe, Frances Redden and

Caroline Fox celebrate Caroline’s last day at

the centre

2010 Kozzie Fest

Pictured at the 2010 Kozzie Fest in Jindabyne last Saturday are, from left, leader in the Australian Polish community and main inspiration behind the festival, Ernestyna Skurjat-Kozek, with the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland in Canberra, Andrzej Jaroszynski, Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, and regional

manager National Parks and Wildlife service, Dave Darlington.

News 3Wednesday March 24, 2010 3

Cooma Hotel & Cellars

Funds Distributed by

NOW AVAILABLE

WEEKLY SPECIALS

Cnr Massie& Vale St,Cooma

Ph 6452 2003

LTPS/08/09057LUCKY

OMOMA HOTELOOMA HOTEL

COOMA HOTEL

OCOOOMA HOTEL

VB can blockXXXX Gold can block

$3000DRAWN 7PM SHARP

COOMA HOTEL

Omni

Bundy Up & Cola cube orJohnnie Walker Red cube or

Budy Red cube

Shoot down to the local!

Baileys$36.99

2 for$15

$59.99each

$24.99

2 for$60

Winter just aroundthe corner




Fantastic new arrivals

winter stock arriving daily

66 Sharp St, CoomaPh: 6452 6507

Be sure not to miss out!Beautiful boots

In December 2008, Snowy River Shire Council received $372,000.00 in grant funding which gave Council the opportunity to employ a number of local tradespeople and businesses to complete community projects that have been put on hold for years due to budget constraints.

The completed RLCIP projects are: -

1. Jindabyne Waste Facility - Construction of Revolve Recycling Centre

2. Jindabyne - Tyrolean Village Playground facilities

3. Jindabyne - Lake Jindabyne Pathway Shared Pathway expansion to Boat Ramp

4. Jindabyne - Town Centre Lighting

5. Berridale - Snowy River Hostel Shade Structure

6. Berridale - Community Hall Refurbishment consisting of upgrade in the kitchen and bar area.

7. Berridale - Completion of the change rooms at the Pool

8. Berridale - Myack Creek Pathway

9. Adaminaby - Fence around Children’s playground

10. Adaminaby Pool - Pool changeroom refurbishment

11. Gateway project12. Dalgety Showground -

Lighting13. Dalgety - Picnic Shelter

along riverside

Memnber for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly officially opened the Berridale, Dalgety and Adaminaby projects at the Berridale Community Hall and visited the Snowy River Hostel for morning tea and opening of the Shade Structures at the Hostel.

Dr Kelly also officially opened the Revolve Recycling Centre in a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Jindabyne Waste Facility.

The name selected for the Recycling Centre, Second Chance, was selected from entries of the Name the Tip Shop Competition held earlier in the year.

Snowy River Shire Council is very pleased to advise that the Jindabyne Recycling Centre will be officially opened to the public from Sunday, March 21 2010 and the sale of second hand and/or recycled goods will once again be available from this facility.

In officially opening the

projects, Dr Kelly said he was very pleased the Federal Government was able to deal directly with local communities and governments to achieve practical solutions.

He said he hoped there would be more occasions on which the same could occur.

Dr Kelly was also able to announce more federal funding which has been made available:

The Federal Government will provide funds for community infrastructure projects in the Cooma-Monaro Shire and Snowy River Shire to support jobs in the local economy while delivering lasting benefits for communities.

The new funding will go towards street enhancements at Sharp Street and Polo Flat Road in Cooma including landscaping, fencing and stormwater drainage improvements.

Dr Kelly said the projects are expected to support local jobs during construction.

He said “We will deliver this funding to Cooma-Monaro Council and Snowy River Shire Council from the second round of our Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP).

“The funding we’ve announced will keep more people working in our community, it will support our local economy, and importantly, it will build local infrastructure for the future.

“The projects announced were put forward by the local councils as local community priorities,” Dr Kelly said.

Cooma-Monaro Council - $159,000

• $119,000 Street enhancement of Sharp Street in Cooma

• $40,000 Street enhancement of Polo Flat Road

Snowy River Shire Council $143,000

Snowy River Shire Council will receive $143,000 for 13 projects.

These include:• $25,000 Construction of

alternative power supply to the Jindabyne Waste Facility

• $20,000 Upgrade of lighting in the Jindabyne Town Centre

• $8,000 Construction of a shade structure at the Snowy River Aged Hostel in Berridale

• $10,000 Upgrade to the lighting at the Dalgety Showground

• $8,000 Installation of lighting at Dalgety Tennis Courts

• $4,000 Upgrade to the power box at Dalgety Hall

• $10,000 Improvements the Main Street and Town Centre at Berridale

• $5,000 Installation of a new shade shelter at Berridale Swimming Pool

$8,000 Construction of a recreational dual use trail at Myack Creek

• $20,000 Installation of a viewing platform at Kokoda Park

• $10,000 Construction of a new Playground at Jindabyne Sportsground

• $10,000 Improvements to the Main Town Centre at Adaminaby

• $5,000 Landscaping upgrade at the Snowy River Aged Hostel Courtyard

Feds deliver practical projects

Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly with some of the Snowy River Hostel residents last Friday.

Snowy River Shire mayor, John Cahill and the Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly at the Jindabyne waste

facility recycling centre last Friday.


The communities of Dalgety, Berridale, Eucumbene and Rocky Plains are looking to combine their energy, expertise and information to form a community Taskforce to address changes to waste services by Snowy River Shire Council.

All of these communities have been put on notice by the Council regarding their waste facilities due to the financial implications to Council of maintaining the

viability of services now and into the future.

It is commendable that waste minimisation has become such an important issue, but the fact is we all make waste and part of that ends up in landfill, which should be a fundamental service available to all.

The suggestion that those in the areas of Eucumbene, Berridale or Dalgety areas should or could be forced to drive over 100kms (return

trip) to use this service is unacceptable considering the health risks, let alone the cost of fuel as well as the time and logistics to get to another facility during restricted opening hours. This sets a very unhealthy precedent for us all in terms of availability of council services.

President of the Dalgety District and Community Association, Vickii Wallace, recognises that Snowy River Shire Council has had

independent dialogue with these communities concerning closures, possible closures and service limitations.

Each community’s situation is unique, but any reduction in waste services should be a shire wide concern, as it is a backwards step in council’s basic responsibilities to its ratepayers. A community and council networking approach can only lead to better appreciation of the total picture and with cross

referencing of related issues, clarifying the impacts it is having on council and she hopes it may provide problems solving solutions to the dilemma facing both the council and its communities.

The fact that council has taken a new approach to this waste issue, seeking to do more fact finding as to what services ratepayers want and what they are prepared to pay is positive and means that the ball is in play.

The closure of the Eucumbene Waste Transfer Station is of great concern for people within Dalgety as many of them do not have street side collection and so they

really empathise with the impact that removing such a service creates for people living outside of town. These people are already paying their rates for a service and are now being asked to spend more of their own money for a reduced service or perhaps no service at all.

When the council came to Dalgety with their initial plans to close our tip, the idea of a hole in the ground somewhere in the back paddock became very much an alternative for some. Dalgety has a reprieve but its long term prospects are still very unclear and remains an issue that needs to be clarified, along with the future of waste facilities at Berridale.

Shadow Ministers Catherine Cusack and Melinda Pavey, Duty Member for Monaro have been advised of the current situation. They are planning a visit to the Monaro and hope to have discussions with the group and interested parties.

A community meeting will be held at 7pm on Thursday March 25 at the CWA Hall, Berridale to form the taskforce as well as defining its objectives and terms of reference.

All interested people are welcome to attend.

4Where’sYour Mate @

LeesvilleEstate

Sales and ServicesSales andd SServ ces Sales and ServicesAATERRENCE’S OVERSNOW & ATV

Terrence & Halina McGufficke Sales and Services

Agents for Yamaha & Polaris Snowmobiles, Argo & Polaris ATV’s

All types of Snowmobile Repairs and Servicing • Spare Parts • Pick up, delivery & storage • Ski Racks

• Second Hand Machines • Trailers made to order

Cnr Lee Ave & Baggs St, Leesville Industrial Estate, JindabynePh: (02) 6456 2222 Fax: (02) 6456 2200

SNOW COUNTRYFresh Produce

Delivering to CoomaEARLY Mon, Wed & Friday

Ph: 64562606Fax: 64562293

5% discount for paymentwithin 14 days

ATTENTIONBUSINESS OWNERS

STEVE DALTONLot 6 Lees Avenue, Leesville EstatePO Box 600, Jindabyne NSW 2627

Ph: (02) 6456 1671 Fax: (02) 6457 1671E: [email protected]

Lic.No. 44/033010/0

• All Crash Repairs.• General Body Repairs.

• O’Brien Windscreen Replacement and Chip Repairs.

• General Spary-Painting - plant, machinery, domestic and commercial.

Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm

50 Bombala St COOMAPh: 6452 5655InspirationsPaint.com.au

®

Berger Premium Low Sheen Acrylic 4L*

$5490

Dulux Wash & Wear 101 Advanced 4L*

$6390

Cabot’s Premium Woodcare Aquadeck 4L

$6590

Massive savings on Australia’s most colourful brands!11 Days only. Sale Finishes Thursday 1st April 2010

*Excludes Trade Sales. Dulux W & W Advanced 101 and Berger Interior Low Sheen Acrylic White Bases only.

Communities form taskforce on waste services

News 5Wednesday March 24, 2010 5

27 Bombala St, Cooma NSW Ph: 6452 1282

We have great cameras at great prices,

I can help you choose the perfect camera for you!

FREE BONUS CAMERA CASE

Pentax KM twin kit SLR

$899

Pentax Optio A36

$249 Includes FREE BONUS SD CARD &

Pentax Olympus Underwater camera

$179

Are you interested in reducing your ecological footprint? Perhaps by lowering the energy and water costs of your home or business?

Or are you a community group, individual or business with an idea for encouraging sustainable living in the Snowy River area?

Then come to a meeting in the Jindabyne Bowling Club on Wednesday March 31 at 6.30pm to find out more.

Sustaining our Towns is a new project with the aim of reducing the ecological footprint of homes, businesses and whole communities operating over 12 council areas of South East NSW. The difference between this and other government-funded projects is in the method.

“We recognise that each local council area and town is unique,” comments Tracey Rich, the Sustaining our Towns Project Manager. “So we are starting with town meetings, open to all, but especially targeting people who have already shown a passion for moving their communities towards a more sustainable future. Each town will engage in a series of meetings to hear what is available from the project and to decide how they would like to progress sustainability initiatives in their area.”

The types of initiatives that could be supported by Sustaining our Towns include the establishment of community gardens, sustainable demonstration homes or support for towns to go plastic bag or water bottle free.

As well town-based projects such as these, Sustaining our Towns will be encouraging homes and businesses to sign up for sustainability assessments and online challenges.

“We will also be offering a free Sustainability Training Course in content areas like composting,

green cleaning and smart shopping, as well as in group facilitation techniques and presentation skills,” said Tracey “so communities will have trained leaders with the capacity to continue any initiatives well beyond the life of the project.”

Th first Sustaining our Towns meeting for Jindabyne will be held on Wednesday March 31 in the Jindabyne Bowling Club from 6.30pm to 9pm with individuals, businesses and community groups all welcome.

Light supper will be provided. Please RSVP to Meghan Quinn on 6451 1506.

With our arts, craft and

Easter novelties!

Decorate Your Easter Bonnets Decorate Your Easter Bonnets

Shop 2, 69 Massie St, CoomaP. 6452 2334 • F. 6452 2134 · E. [email protected]

OFFICEP L A Y

Sustaining our Towns meeting

One area of developing the draft 2010/11 Snowy River Shire Management Plan is determining the level of waste services that the rural community requires and the costs that the Rural Waste Community is prepared to pay for that service.

A Public Consultation Form requiring completion by the rural waste community, provides a number of different choices available for rural waste management services and associated charges for the 2010/11 financial year, has been posted to the Rural Waste Community.

“It is vital that the entire Rural Waste Community be involved and complete the Public Consultation Form.

By doing so, the Rural Waste Community will determine the services that they require, and will enable Council to establish a sustainable future strategy for rural waste management services.

Without this participation, Council can not evenly establish waste services that are satisfactory, balanced and that meet the needs for

the rural waste community” General Manager of Council, Mr Joseph Vescio, said.

The Public Consultation Form, as attached, is required to be returned to Council by Friday April 2 and all rural waste service payers are encouraged to complete the form.

Following the Public Consultation process, all submissions received will be considered for inclusion in the Shire’s Management Plan.

The management plan will be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days and is a further opportunity for the community to provide submissions.

Further details regarding the management plan public exhibition period will be advertised in due course.

Should you require further information please contact Council’s Waste Management Officer on (Ph) 6451 1195 during business hours.

Read more about Snowy River Shire Council’s latest news at http://www.snowyriver.nsw.gov.au

SRSC management plan

Snowy River Shire mayor John Cahill and the Member for Eden-Monaro,

Mike Kelly, inspected some of the facilties

recently installed at the Snowy River Hostel in Berridale. Federal

funding has assisted in the projects, with more

money announced by Dr Kelly for extra

facilties at the hostel.

Project inspected

Wednesday March 24, 20106 News 6

Sign up for VIP club and receive the VIP treatment.

Unsure of what to get for birthdays, or special occasions? Think about a gift voucher!

They are a great way for your family or friends to be able to choose just what they want!

For new arrivals, listen to Sandra live with Jimmy on the local breakfast radio 2XL AM

8:20am every Thursday.

Proudly brought to you by the Cooma Pet Shop and The Monaro Post

the pet p std

ddd

Cooma Pet ShopCooma Pet ShopWHERE CUDDLES ARE FREE

∙ 73 Sharp St, COOMA NSW 2630∙Ph 64526399 ∙ Fax 64526160Email: [email protected]: www.coomapetshop.com.au

Congratulations to Kim Tretheway our February V.I.P winner!

This months V.I.P prize is a Digital Set Top Box.

Cooma Pet ShopCooma Pet Shop• Pets, Fish & Accessories

• Quality Foods • Grooming• DIY Bathing • Pet sitting

• Cat and Small animal boarding

CUDDLES ARE FREE AT

Specialists in...

Shop Owner and Professional Groomer,

Sandra Brabon.Our Sales Team,

Margaret Stokes, Luke Tozer, Shelley Mackay

and Libby ThomasOur Pet Sitter and

Cleaner, Debbie Robinson.

Shop Owner and Professional Groome

Meet Our Staff

Meet Cooma’s dancing ‘stars’Andrew Egan

Age: 49 11/12Star Partner: Holly MenchinBorn: Moree NSWPrevious dancing experience:

Extensive ensuite with towel, lately moved to kitchen with tea towel & daughters

Favourite music: meatloafWhat dance are you performing:

jazz funk fusion with Bollywood undertones

Profession: GP/part time obstetrician

Hobbies: used to be squash, mountain biking, skiing, surfing, fishing - now reading, watching videos and walking the dog

Favourite food: scotch fillet medium rare with peppercorn sauce

Favourite sport: Rugby

Someone you admire/why: My wife Anne for putting up with me for 33 years

Mary WaltersAge: 55Star Partner: Luke O’SullivanBorn: MelbournePrevious dancing experience:

nothingFavourite music: classical for

listening to and rock ‘n ‘ roll to party toWhat dance are you performing:

surpriseProfession: community health nurseHobbies: reading, swimming, skiing,

walkingFavourite food: experimenting with

different cultures foodFavourite sport: tennis and sailingSomeone you admire/why: Nelson

Mandela and Mother Teresa, people who have been totally selfless and devoted their lives to helping others.

Brad FrazerAge: 33Star Partner: Jo BrownBorn: CoomaPrevious dancing experience:

sweet F/AFavourite music: anythingWhat dance are you performing:

ballet/got no ideaProfession: butcherHobbies: football, horses, cars,

Mexican flea circusFavourite food: anythingFavourite sport: footballSomeone you admire/why: Billy

Elliott – cause I’m better than him!

News 7Wednesday March 24, 2010

Aquarius Resort• 3 large family apartments• 2 and 3 bedroom apartments• 2 pools in a garden setting - •one indoor heated for swimming all year round •one outdoor pool• Undercover BBQ gazebo and entertainment area• Sauna and heated spa

Aquarius Resort

Phone:(02) 6495 3085 - Fax: (02) 6495 1822Cnr Dunns Lane ans Arthur Kaine Drive

www.aquarius-resort.com.auEmail: [email protected]

1800 688 881

Win... Win...2 Nights Accommodation in a

2 Bedroom apartmentfor up to 4 people

Win... Win...

Free use of all resort facilities inc. indoorheated pool, spa, sauna & tennis court.

Fully Self-Contained - Linen includedvalid til 20 Dec 2010

Excluding School Holidays ~ Conditions Apply

Name: ............................................................Phone: ...........................................................

Entries close April 28th 2010

Please drop into The Monaro Post or postit to PO BOX 1227 COOMA NSW 2630

LTPM/10/00158

Movie Info Line 64571 777 www.snowymovies.com.au

COOMA Twin Cinema

JINDABYNE Cinema

76 Commissioner Street

Snowy Region Visitors Centre

THE BOUNTY HUNTER:Rated M 1 hr 50 minsScreening: Friday & Tuesday @ 6.15pm & 8.30pm, Saturday @ 1.45pm, 4pm, 6.15pm & 8.30pm, Sunday @ 2.30pm, 4.45pm & 7pm

ALICE IN WONDERLAND: Rated PG 1 hr 48 minsScreening: Friday & Super Tuesday @ 6pm & 8pm, Saturday @ 4pm, 6pm & 8pm, Sunday @ 2pm, 4pm & 6pm

CLOSED Thursday, Monday & Wednesday

UP IN THE AIR: Rated M 1 hr 49 mins Screening: Friday & Tuesday @ 7.45pm, Saturday @ 5.45pm, Sunday @ 3.45pm

PERCY JACKSON & THE LIGHTNING THIEF: Rated M 1 hr 59 minsScreening: Friday & Tuesday @ 5.30pm, Saturday @ 3.30pm & 7.45pm, Sunday @ 1.30pm & 5.45pm

CLOSED Thursday, Monday & Wednesday

Friday 25th March – Super Tuesday 30th March 2010

Friday 26th March – Super Tuesday 30th March 2010

Emergency servicesPolice report

Some time in the early hours of Sunday morning, somebody has thrown paint over the footpath, walls and a bin in the TAFE. Anyone with information is asked to phone Cooma police on 64520099.

Ambulance reportParamedics were called to

Rocky Plains camping ground at 6.50pm on Sunday evening after an accident involving a 72-year-old female from Canberra and her horse.

The woman was on a trek with Reynella horse rides when the horse she was riding was spooked by a swarm of European wasps. The horse reared and the

woman fell off catching her thumb in the reigns, degloving it to the first knuckle.

She was treated at the scene by a doctor until paramedics arrived.

She was then transferred to Adaminaby airport where Southcare was waiting and flown to Canberra hospital for further treatment.

At 3.14am on Saturday morning a 21-year-old male from Cooma was found lying on the road at the intersection of Bombala and Commissioners Streets. It appeared he was intoxicated and was taken to Cooma hospital, where he received medical attention.

Jocelyn Graml-Deng has become Cooma’s newest Australian citizen after a ceremony at Cooma-Monaro Shire Council by deputy mayor Dean Lynch last Friday. Jocelyn is pictured with her parents Ming Li and Karl

Graml.

Cooma’s newest citizen

Builders inspect poolLast Wednesday saw 12 people representing eight building companies meet at the Cooma swimming pool in regards to the tender for the construction of the new buildings and facilities.

All who attended were local builders and council is really pleased with the response of these local builders taking an interest in this project.

The main objective of the meeting was to point out exactly what is to be done, have a walk over the site and therefore enable the builders to present their best price for the job.

As the estimated start date is mid May, Cooma-Monaro Shire Council will need to make a quick

decision on who gets the contract once tenders are in at the end of March.

The clubroom facilities are to be completed first then the main block and its facilities will follow.

The builders are on a strict time frame to finish the project and have been allocated a 16-week period.

The construction work will be completed first then the landscaping will probably be completed outside of the 16-week period.

Mid September should see the Cooma pool with its new facilities completed in time for the 2010/2011 season.

Wednesday March 24, 20108 Post & Rail

the postman calls

Are we becoming a nation of people who simply cannot

accept responsibility for our own actions?

Sunday’s fatality in Canberra, involving a convicted, unlicensed car thief, driving another stolen car, had people claiming it was

the fault of the police in pursuit.How can that be? It was the

driver’s choice to drive a stolen car, while still suspended after a previous accident involving a

stolen car.

Perhaps the fault lies in the orginal penalty not being enough

to deter re-offending?Now the annual show season

has finished, eyes turn to Sydney to see how our locals will perform at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Monaro stock have done very well at Sydney over the years, so good luck to any locals heading

that way.A boat made from plastic bottles

is headed our way, from San Francisco

It has been made from 12,000 plastic bottles and the aim of the exercise, of course, is to highlight

pollution across the world.

The ‘Plastiki’ is powered by solar, wind and sea turbines, and

an exercise bike will power its laptops.

There is no information about the ultimate fate of the vessel - Cooma’s ‘Scrapmart’ perhaps?

EDITORGail Eastaway - 02 6452 0312

0408 930 180

EDITORIAL ASSISTANTSNarelle Allen

ADVERTISING & SUBSCRIPTIONSTracy Frazer - 0429 321 869Narelle Allen - 0403 352 867Louise Platts - Bombala/Jindabyne - 0428 586 688

DESIGN & PRODUCTIONLibby Goggin

Steven Gibson

Jessica Plumridge

PHOTOGRAPHYGail Eastaway

Tracy Frazer

Narelle Allen

Sport: [email protected]

PUBLISHERMonaro Media Group Pty. Ltd.

Accounts: 02 6452 0318

In defence of the Brumby - againEditor

Slowly but surely the powers that be, continue to kill off our heritage in the Snowy Mountains.

First it was the flooding of our towns and our history then the cattle and stockmen, then the Snowy Riders and now the end is near for our beloved Snowy brumby. What is there left to demonstrate our mountain heritage ever existed?

No more Banjo, no more Man from Snowy River movies, spectaculars or Olympics opening ceremony, the Snowy River riders and their wild horses continue to slowly disappear into oblivion.

For the past 30 years, no matter how much nor how many cry in defence of the brumby, as with the “lock everyone out” wilderness debate, it was always a done deal with the extreme radical city greens and the Labor government that the brumbies too had to go, the only argument is - how?

For over 160 years our families managed the wild horses numbers before wilderness declarations and they did it for their love of the mountains and love for the horses, for free, but alas the Man from Snowy River is prohibited from riding in the mountains and continuing this tradition...but of course the city greenies who make all the rules know best.

The National Parks Association, the Colong Foundation for Wilderness and the Wilderness Society still cry for a bloodbath. Ironically, these Pitt Street organisations’ own founding father (of the modern wilderness and conservation movement) was Myles Dunphy (1891 - 1985) who knew the mountains intimately.

This man loved the brumbies. “... it does not seem right that the last of the Monaro brumbies be wiped out...surely posterity would care to view their running free in land which had been theirs so long. The Man from Snowy River will never die, why then the horses?”....

I wonder what Myles Dunphy would think today of the violently shaking helicopter gunships with their high powered sniper’s pot shots at terrorised and traumatised galloping mares and foals.

The Guy Fawkes locals have said that although their brumby massacre in 2000 reported that over 600 horses were shot, in fact the number was closer to only 300.

The shooters had to put the number up to legally justify the amount of ammunition used. i.e. about six - eight shots per horse

mostly in their legs and back to eventually get a kill or at least mame and paralyse them - some were even foaling whilst dying that slow death.

Clean head shots are impossible in even flat desert country, in the mountains its fantasy. Ground shooting would have the same horrifying outcome after the initial shot. Remember - they are still allowed to shoot these moving targets from the ground.

This is what our illustrious environmentalists are lobbying for. The local NPWS are adamant that aerial shooting will not happen because of the ban on it, but this is only a ban by the minister and not legislation and can be overturned at the swipe of a pen tomorrow.

Although I respect Michelle Dawson and her work, a quick look at the recent brumby survey report says to me the numbers don’t add up. Assumptions and statistics by a computer model that extrapolates numbers and is not peer reviewed. A convenient survey commissioned and paid for by National Parks. These studies would never be made public if they contradicted what they want to hear. Those studies are gagged.

Flying in strips over ACT, NSW and Victoria Alps, only 84 groups of horses were seen (at a guess mobs of one to 15), over known brumby domains.

These numbers are then extrapolated to areas which were not surveyed and assumes that the same numbers and densities would be there (in areas where brumbies have never habituated).

This is ludicrous given the landscape but a common ploy by government. Brumbies are very rarely ever seen in true Alpine areas (above the treeline) and only very few if they are seen. The life expectancy of a wild horse is five or six years (source NPWS not mine).

A big snowfall, drought or another bushfire and the culling is natural anyway.

In regards to assumed impacts by brumbies, scientific (i.e. relevant, peer reviewed and Australian) evidence is absent. Some say they spread noxious weeds?

They can only eat what is already in the park! Stream bank damage? A decent rain event and all streams are in flood washing the banks away....it’s called nature taking its course. Erosion?

Continued P9...

Luke at this...


Authorised by the Australian Government, Capital Hill, Canberra

Fact 001

30% of Australians in intensive care with swine flu were healthy before getting the virus†.

Swine flu vaccine. It’s safe, effective and freeSwine flu vaccine. It’s safe, effective and free*. Contact your GP or health care provider today and get vaccinated. For more information call 180 2007 or visit www.healthemergency.gov.au†State and Territory Hospital Data, compiled by the Department of Health and Ageing. *GPs may charge a consultation fee.

Advertisement

OOMAOWERQUIPMENT

CPE

69 Commissioner Street, Cooma NSW 2630P: 6452 2622 F: 6452 2633

E: [email protected]

ANY BRAND · ANY MODEL · ANY CONDITION *Trade-in your old chainsaw - any brand, any model, any

conguaranteed trade-in when you upgrade to a selected Husqvarna chainsaw.

Effective 1st March- 31st March 2010Applicable models; 440e, 445e, 450e, 455R, 460, 365

& 570 only.

* Conditions apply askinstore for details

www.husqvarna.com.au

In defence of the Brumby - again

From P8....

If hoofed animals caused the erosion claimed the mountains would look like the Grand Canyon after 100 years of stock grazing.

If the brumbies caused the damage that’s reported how could it have been declared a State Park, National park or Primitive land reserve in the first place back in the 40’s 50’s and 60’s when horses and cattle were in their tens of thousands?

Even more recently wilderness areas were declared in areas abundant with horses, horse riding and previously cattle grazing. The only scientifically relevant studies are those based on cattle in high Alpine areas above the treeline and based on thousands of cattle in a small area above the treeline during a rabbit plague, and not on lower sub Alpine and montane areas where intermittent brumbies now live. A thesis study by an undergraduate student spending a whole 10 days camped in one spot in the mountains should not make it accepted as science.

Let us first understand what is driving all this. First and foremost it is political spin and expedience by the NSW Labor Government to ensure preference vote support from the above extreme city environmental groups with their brain washing strategies. Coupled to this we have the obsessive fanatical ideology of these very few but influential radical greenies who want ALL horses (both wild and ridden) removed from all national parks and other public land reserves. They figure, no horses = no people. They even take exception to other bushwalkers who are not one of them.

Where are these green zealots when it comes to our dying Snowy River?? not to mention our plague of feral pigs, wild dogs and noxious weeds...and where are they when their fires need fighting in their

park? They sit in Pitt Street in their air-conditioned offices making up new rules to keep people out of their parks.

The removal of horses from Kosciuszko National Park is not about prudent land management.

Sensible land management would be NPWS directing their efforts to the immediate major threats to the biodiversity within the park and not squandering their limited resources (over $1000 per horse removed) on a defenceless prey animal that most people admire just to appease the thorn in their sides.

Where is the independent scientific evidence weighting all adverse impacts of KNP both past and present? We wonder if the dogs and pigs, noxious weeds, etc, would like a slice of brumbies funding.

Where is the independent scientific evidence as to the maximum brumby population that would be sustainable and what minimum numbers are required to remain genetically viable and to cover contingencies such as extremely harsh winters, drought or the likes of the 2003 bushfires which destroyed over 50 percent of the horses in the southern end of KNP?

Where has due consideration been given to the positives that the brumby brings to the park’s values such as tourism and flow on benefits to the local economy, grazing benefits to the biodiversity, reduction in fuel loads etc? The studies are there but don’t say what they want to hear.

How about a study on the benefits of allowing the Snowy riders back in to manage horse numbers as they used to against the hundreds of thousands of dollars wasted today…..

Just the same old farce and corruption……..

Leisa CaldwellJindabyne

More homes needed for Kosciuszko wild horsesThe NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has renewed calls for people to take wild horses captured in a Kosciuszko National Park trapping program following the release this week of a report indicating the population has grown significantly.

The Australian Alps Liaison Committee (AALC) this week released a report on last year’s aerial survey of wild horses across the Australian Alps which shows the population growing at 20 percent per year reaching a record high in 2009 of 7,500.

The AALC report predicts that the population could reach 13,800 by 2012 If the current rate of growth continues.

NPWS Snowy Mountains Regional Manager, Dave Darlington, said more horses need to be removed.

“There are too many horses in Kosciuszko National Park and they will start to have a very negative impact on the park if their numbers are left unchecked,” he said.

“We can refine and improve our trapping techniques to remove more but we’d like people to take more horses.

“At the moment just over 20 percent of the trapped horses are rehomed with the rest unfortunately ending up at abattoirs.

“We want to see as many horses find new homes as we possibly can. In the drought conditions over the last decade this has been a big ask for most people. However, taking on a wild horse is not a decision that should be taken lightly as it will involve a certain degree of experience and knowledge with horses. It may also require relatively larger blocks sizes as these animals are not tame animals

although they can be with time and patience.

“The NPWS will not be shooting horses so trapping will be the method of control.

“We have looked carefully at fertility control methods which have been investigated elsewhere and unfortunately this does not offer us a better solution to trapping at the moment.

“In some situations where fertility control has been tried it has shown to be marginally helpful when managing very small populations of a few hundred horses in smaller areas but in KNP the situation is quite different and the challenge far greater.

“We have not however completely rejected the idea but clearly more work needs to be done. We would welcome and support research institutions to undertake further trials to see if a more effective way of reducing populations through fertility control can be found.

“In the meantime we are working towards refining our trapping program with the objective of reducing horse impacts in the sensitive areas and where they may present a safety hazard to motorists.

“I would like to emphasise that there is no objective to remove all horses from KNP and this is probably impossible anyway.

“The NPWS recognises and acknowledges the attachments that many people in the community have for these animals and we also respect the view that they are considered an important part of our heritage but we also need to balance this against other heritage priorities within the park through careful management,” Mr Darlington said.

Wednesday March 24, 201010 Class Corner

Boys and Girls School PantsPeter Pan Shirts in Long or Short Sleeves

Winter Skirts and SkivviesSloppy Joes with School Crest

Full Zip HoodiesBrandella School Jumpers

Tights and Wool Socks

SCHOOL UNIFORMSThe one stop shop for local school uniforms...

40 Bombala StreetCooma NSW 2630

Ph. 02 6452 5417 Fax. 02 6452 5412Email: [email protected]

Web: www.yourworkwear.com.au

South East Embroidery

Supplying both Primary and High School UniformsPolo shirts with School Crest

Long Sleeve Polo shirts and Sports Uniform

Fleece Jumpers and JacketsBackpacks

Boys and Girls Long Sleeve ShirtsSchool Ties

SUMMER UNIFORMS NOW IN STOCK Jindabyne Central Primary Pinafores now in Stock

SIR WILLIAM HUDSONMEMORIAL CENTRE

OUR REGIONAL AGED CARE FACILITY

SUNDAY MARCH 28 – 10.00 AM

· Our traditional Auction Sale of wines, goods and services donated by local and district business

houses and our many supporters will commence 11.30 am.

· Produce and Plant Stall · Cake Stall · White Elephant Stall · Book Stall · Craft and Fancy Goods

· Face Painting · Doughnuts · BBQ · Morning Teas · Drinks

· Raffles will be drawn on the day – Woolworths/Coles Wish Cards $500 First Prize,

$200 Second Prize – Wood Raffles

PLEASE COME ALONG, HAVE A GREAT DAY AND HELP SUPPORT YOUR REGION’S AGED CARE FACILITY.

Any donation of goods for stalls or auction will be gratefully accepted. Please phone Sir William Hudson Memorial Centre on 6452 3588 for enquiries regarding collections or donations.

HELD IN THE GROUNDS OF THE FACILITY– FACHIN AVENUE, COOMA

FOR QUALITY MEAT & GOOD OLD FASHIONED SERVICE...

22 Bombala St, Cooma

Ph: 6452 1634

AvaliableAvaliableFREE HOME DELIVERY

COOMA AREA*FREE HOME DELIVERY

COOMA AREA**conditions apply*conditions apply

Chicken Schnitzes - $12.99 kg

Fatz Cutz Quality Meat

DANCING WITH THE STARS VOTE #1 FOR FATTY FRAZER @ FRANK’S BUTCHERY

Fats SpecialTODAY ONLY

(WEDNESDAY MARCH 24)

Delegate SchoolBournda Excursion

The Delegate Public School Year Five and Six recently spent three days at a leadership camp at Bournda National Park. This year, eight students attended with six parents

and Ms Wood as the supervising teacher.

The students participated in ropes course, bike riding, and kayaking. This year, the children used two men kayaks, which required a high degree of teamwork to steer. They went on many bushwalks, but found the trails challenging, as the recent heavy rains had caused trees to fall over the path in places and made

walking slippery.The students spent time swimming in the lagoon and exploring the beach. The final

morning was spent on challenge and environmental games that taught teamwork and higher order thinking skills before packing up and going home to Delegate.

Throughout all activities, students conducted themselves in a positive manner and are to be congratulated. A big thank you to parents Minnie, Cleo, Ron, Robert , Mirabel, and Bevan who attended the camp and helped to transport and look after the students during all the activities.

Delegate Show

The Delegate School children spent many hours preparing artwork, woodwork, beading, and class projects for this year’s Delegate Show. Many of the school entries were a result of the very successful Workshops that were held in Term Four last year.

The students’ works made a colourful display in the main pavilion, with paintings and drawings hung from the ceiling, while canvas paintings and woodworking trays and birdhouses covered the walls.

Many Delegate students also attended the Show and participated in all of the activities available on the day. The Animal Nursery was a highlight of the day, with many Delegate School students spending time playing with the puppies, kittens, chicks, and rabbits. The Year Five and Six students volunteered time in the Dining Room helping to clear tables and wash up as a community service.

This year, some of the Delegate students entered the sheep and cattle junior judging, with Anna Horton winning second place in the sheep junior judging. Congratulations to her. Later in the day, the sheep decorating was well supported, with Brahnie Mitchell winning a prize for her brightly painted sheep.

Finally, a big thank you goes to all the school community that helped Delegate School contribute to a successful 2010 Delegate Show.

The Year 5/6 at Bournda Lagoon: Anna Horton, Janine Jamieson, Emma Stewart, Leanna Haley-Perkins, Jordan

Williams, Toby Mustard, Nathan Cusbert, and Francis Famador.

The Delegate students learn to control the two person kayaks.

Hannah King cuddles a puppy at the Animal Nursery

BER Building Arrives

The Delegate School children watched in amazement recently as a huge crane arrived at the school to place the new Building our Education Revolution (BER) multi-purpose building on the school grounds. Students and staff watched from the classrooms as the new building was slowly moved into position behind the canteen and music room.

The building is being connected to the utilities and the set-up is nearly complete. When the site has been cleaned up, work will start on transforming the multi-purpose building into a kitchen and science lab, thanks to the Stephanie Alexander School Gardens and Kitchen grant.

This new asset to our school will allow the students to learn to grow food and prepare simple meals themselves. As well, the kitchen will be made available to communities groups in the future. Thank you to the hard working committee that applied for the

Stephanie Alexander grant that will allow the fitting out of this new asset to our school.

The crane carefully lifts the first section of the BER building off the

truck


Authorised by the Australian Government, Capital Hill, Canberra

Fact 008

Because of children’s close interactions with others at childcare and school, swine flu can spread quickly, harming individuals and families†.

Swine flu vaccine. It’s safe, effective and freeSwine flu vaccine. It’s safe, effective and free**. Contact your GP or health care provider today and get you and your children vaccinated. For more information call 180 2007 or visit www.healthemergency.gov.au†Advice of the Australian Government’s Chief Medical Officer. *GPs may charge a consultation fee.

Advertisement

• Modern Equipment & Technology• Minor Oral Surgery & Wisdom Tooth Extraction

• Root Canal Therapy including Molar Tooth • All Dentures • Teeth whitening include in surgery 1hr bleaching• Tooth

Coloured Fillings, Crowns, Veneers & Bridges • Digital Radiography including OPG up to

90% less radiation

ALPINE DENTALDr Phillip Nguyen (B.D.S Syd Uni)

83 Sharp Street, Cooma

Alpine Dental Surgery would like to thank all patients and clients for their support over the last few years. We would like

to announce and introduce you to a female dentist Dr Courtney Kim, graduated from Sydney with many years

experience. Courtney will be working here in Cooma full time Monday - Friday starting Monday 1st March and

Dr Phillip Nguyen will continue to provide dental services on Saturdays only.

For appointments with our surgery please call us on (02) 6452 2213

Credit Cards, EFTPOS & HiCAPSHealth Funds No Gap participating provider

(HCF)

SURGERYPh: 6452 2213

Imagine Stock Horse Stud

• Breeding• Breaking• Training• Sales

www.imaginestockhorses.com.au

Contact: Danny & Sandra Brabon

PH: 6454 5146 or

check out our website:

i i t kh


PH: 6454 5146 or454 5 46 or


2010 Bombala Show

Right: This junior rider turned her pony into a bumble bee for the fancy dress class. Left: Laura and Jackie Chapman of Hinesville Merino Stud are pictured with their grand champion merino ewe.

Below left: champion poll dorset ram from Morefield, held by Iain Ford. Below left: the quick shear competition.Bottom left: Ian Macnamara ‘Macca’ acdressed the crowd. Bottom right: Sally Slater won the Susie Landini Champion Lady

Rider trophy. Photos on this page by Leanne Moreing.


I resolved to do something different about my weight after 5 monthsand losing only 2kg. I researched the meal replacement diets.Betty Baxter was quite favourable according to choice consumermagazine. It was also locally available represented by the beautifulgirls Nicole and Simone from Hooks Pharmacy who inspired my initial start with this diet.The weekly visits to Nicole encouraged me to be a “good boy” andnot skull a litre of milk and other forbidden but oh so delicious itemsevery day. The morning shakes gave me the kick-start to remain on track and with every kg I lost I became more motivated to exercise,strengthening my resolve to lose weight. The diet is easy to maintainand flexible enough to avoid a monotonous regime.Losing 22kg in 7 months were beyond my expectations. I wouldrecommend it to everyone who is intending to lose weight, remainfocussed and change his or her lifestyle.

Betty Baxter | Hooks Pharmacy | 140 - 148 Sharp St, Cooma | Ph: 6452 1744

Thanks Nicole and Simone foryour assistance & encouragement throughout the months.

ADVERTISEMENT

BEFORE: MARCH 2009 AND 131kgRCH 2009 AND 131kg

AFTER: MARCH 2010 AND 107kg

ARE YOU

FROM US?HIDINGNEED HELPSHAKINGTHAT WEIGHT OFF...WELL THE

WE ARE HERE TO HELP WITHYOUR WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM

ANSWER IS

Come into Hooks Pharmacy and join in Cooma’s staggering

effort to achieve over

in weight loss.279.1kg

With a wealth of recipes,suggestions & NEW IDEAS

to help you“SHAKE THAT WEIGHT”

Ring Hooks Pharmacy & talk to the experts,

Nicole & Simoneon 6452 1744

DON’T GIVE UP!!

Ph: 6452 1744

Betty Baxter Hooks Pharmacy140 - 148 Sharp St,

Cooma NSW

Lambie Street pre-school children paid a special visit to Sir William Hudson residents last week. The children entertained the residents with singing and

dancing. Two children were even able to pay a special visit to their grandparents whilst there, receiving special cuddles.

Preschoolers visit nursing home

School holds St Patrick’s Day celebrationsThe sky at the showground was a

riot of colour as the children ran happily around the showground flying their kites behind them on Monday afternoon in the perfect autumn weather.

You would be correct for thinking that St Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17, but this year St Patrick’s school brought the day forward to Monday so the entire school could celebrate together. Year nine will be away on a camp on Wednesday, so the entire school, from Kinder to year 10 combined

to make it a Harmony day/St Patrick’s day festivity.

The day started by having a liturgy in the church then everyone moved down to the showgrounds where they had a sausage sizzle, and participated in team building exercises.

The staff had been practising the art of kite making in the staff room and now it was their turn to help the students each make kites. Year ten students were partnered up with kinder students while the older students helped their younger

peers. School principal, Mr Phil Stubbs said “To see the children get great pleasure from simple things, co-operation and a $2 kite, is fantastic.”

Mr Stubbs also explained the new house system that was introduced at the beginning of this year was making its debut in a non-sporting event. Where the children work together as part of their team to gain points for their house for an end of year total, bringing house spirit beyond sporting events.

COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL

council catchupbrought to you by

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

SENIOR STAFFGeneral Manager, John VucicDirector Corporate Services, Daryl Hagger

Director Engineering, David ByrneDirector Environmental Services, Peter Smith

YOUR COUNCILLORSMayor, Cr Vin Good 0418 125 706Deputy Mayor, Cr Dean Lynch 0428 484 843Cr Martin Hughes 0405 209 685Cr Tony Kaltoum 6452 1730Cr Jenny Lawlis 6454 4227Cr Stephanie McDonald 0408 425 430Cr Roger Norton 0411 885 775Cr Winston Phillips 0421 331 639Cr Jack Nott 6452 2354

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILSRecreation 0427 011 144Water 0417 278 056Wastewater 0419 251 378Roads 0447 415 150Parks & Gardens 0427 011 144

March 24, 2010

COUNCIL ROAD WORKSWeather permitting the following works

will take place in March:• Peak View Road storm damage repair• Jerangle Road maintenance upgrading• Slap Up Bridge construction• Horse Flat Creek Bridge reconstruction - new deck and footings

SCRAP DISPOSAL SALE TENDER 04-2010

Cooma-Monaro Shire Council is selling second hand scrap items.

To view the items please contact Depot store staff to arrange a time and then submissions of bids are to be delivered to the Council of ces in Commissioner Street Cooma.

Closing date for tenders is Thursday 31st March at 3.00pm.

Items are to be sold in individual lots only. All items are to be sold as is. The highest bidder will be awarded purchase.

All Disposal Sale documents can be obtained from the service counter of the Council Depot at Polo Flat Rd Cooma NSW 2630.

Any enquiries may be directed to the Council Store staff Sarah Jones by telephoning 02 6455 1871 or 0428 256 498.

JOHN VUCIC PO Box 714GENERAL MANAGER COOMA NSW 2630

Nimmitabel is currently on Level 3 Water Restrictions until further notice.

WATER RESTRICTIONS

‘INWARD BOUND’ RUNNERS ON COUNCIL ROADS

SATURDAY 27 MARCH

Motorists are advised that competitors in the annual Australian National University Interhall Sports Inward Bound event may be encountered on some Cooma-Monaro rural roads, north of Bredbo, on Saturday 27 March. The event tests navigational and endurance skills of the competitors who will converge to a designated end point on Saturday afternoon. Warning signage will be in place on the roads involved during the event, to assist with traf c safety. Please extend traf c courtesy to the competitors.

Contact Pat Booker on 6455 1801 with any enquiries.

50

REMINDER THE SPEED LIMIT IS 50

Motorists are reminded that in urban areas, the speed limit is 50 km/h unless the road has a sign indicating a different limit.If you turn into another street or road, the 50 km/h limit again applies.

KNOW THE RULES AND DRIVE SAFE

ATTENTION USERS OF COOMA-MONARO SPORTING FACILITIES

All intending users for the forthcoming winter season (1 April 2010 to end of October long weekend 2010) arerequired to book the facilities in advance.

Bookings will only be accepted on Council’s application form, available from Cooma Visitors Centre. All bookings must be lodged at Cooma Visitors Centre by close of business Friday 26 March, and all required dates and items should be clearly indicated.

Special purpose bookings (eg for annual or occasional events) can be made at any time for these facilities, however must be made at least seven days in advance.

Contact (02) 6455 1742 for more information.

COOMA SHOW

Cooma-Monaro Shire Council once again held a very successful display at the Cooma Show this year. After two successful weeks visiting schools in the Shire, the Savewater! Information Trailer made its nal appearance. Children who had already had access to the information and displays were bringing their parents and showing them what they had learned and to play the H2O game. Also favourites with the crowd were the calico showbags given out. The bags contained information on ways to save water, colouring books and pencils, rural road maps and much more.

Yallambee residents and staff again showed their mettle at the Cooma Show and received the following awards:

Residents:• The “Dolly Olsen Award” for the outstanding handcraft exhibit for their mythical ceramics’ display• 4 First Prizes for owers• 3 Second Prizes for our owers – All owers exhibited were grown in our own gardens• Numerous individual ribbons for ceramics. Many of our residents who participate in our ceramic’s class and received awards this year have signi cant visual impairments, but talent overcomes adversity.

And, last but not least, our Show exhibitor staff member Margaret Weeks:• Champion Decorative Exhibit – Flower Section• Champion Cake • 11 First Prizes for Cakes and owers• 8 Second Prizes for Cakes and owers• 3 Third prizes

Residents as usual attended the show and enjoyed having the time to look at all the exhibits. Many thanks to all involved in making this such a special day for everyone, and special thanks to our ceramics’ teacher Bev Caldwell for her unfailing good humour and efforts in encouraging our residents to discover, and take pleasure in, art.

YALLAMBEE WINNERS

Councillor Steph McDonald speaking to Jeff Tate, Waste Services Safety Education Of cer

Councillor Martin Hughes in discussion with visitors to the Council display

Savewater Information Trailer

COUNCIL’S NEW MULTIPURPOSE TRACTOR

Council has recently replaced the 4WD Tractor with a new one that can utilise a front bucket with grab attachment for tree waste and is also tted with a boom mower for dif cult locations.


DEAN’S COMPUTER SALES COMPUTERS & PHOTOCOPIERSSALES, SERVICE & ALL ACCESSORIES

NEW & USED/BUY OR RENTINKS, TONERS & PAPER

82 Sharp St, Cooma NSW 2630Ph: (02) 6452 3183

Fax: (02) 6452 [email protected]

COOMA ↔ SYDNEY MELBOURNE ↔ COOMA

• From parcels to pallets • Storage • Distribution • Full truck loads • Also Interstate Haulage

• Furniture Freighters • Depot to Depot

Ph: 6452 2412 Fax: 6452 1537Polo Flat Rd, C ooma NSW 2630

YOU NAME ITWE MOVE IT

Email: [email protected]

ASK ABOUT

OUR DEALSASK ABOUT

OUR DEALS

Thin

k F

re

sh... Think Azzan

’nare

6 days a week from 5pm

CLAIRE’S CAROUSELWelcome, readers, to Claire’s Carousel where I invite you to join me as I explore some of the social occasions and community happenings in our region.

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

BEST KEPT SECRET!Yes I agree with Kevin Hambly who I met up with last weekend

the “Best Kept Secret” in Cooma is the new look-out at Mt. Gladstone -have you seen it? Instead of turning towards the normal look-out you walk exactly opposite, go along a new track and you will come to this look-out with its magnificent views

especially now after all the rain, one could think they were looking at the moors of England.

Do hope you make the effort to explore?

I believe our local council is responsible with G & O Engineering doing the design - congratulations!!

OH WHAT A DAY IT WAS!!It certainly was a successful day

in Centennial Park last Sunday and great to see the hundreds of people who turned up to be treated to such talented and varied entertainment

which began around 9.15 and went on to 3pm.

We saw Polish National Dancing, Monaro Dance Studio, a talented and educational Aboroginal Performance, Jazz Music, Scottish Dancing, Chinese dancing led by Joo-Siew Kwan and much more.

A variety of stalls were busy as was the Rotary Caravan with its steak and

rissole sandwiches very popular. Also noticed were the Polish pancakes and delicious cake stalls.

What else can I say – a wonderful day out for the whole family (and a few pets)!!

INVITATIONAn invitation has been extended from the Community Garden

Group to attend an inaugural Autumn Harvest Festival on Saturday March 27 from 10am to 1pm at the Uniting Church grounds.

Children are encouraged to come dressed up as Autumn fairies and pixies.

Please bring a picnic lunch with you and create a friendly, old fashioned Festival.

Admission is free but you are invited to bring along a home grown product which will be put on display along with other home made or grown goodies.

FUNDRAISER FOR ERADICATING POLIOOne of Rotary’s International dreams is to completely eradicate

polio world wide.This task is going well but still has a little way to go.An “Open Garden and Home ” will be open to the public on

Sunday April 11 from 1pm to 4pm (only) to raise money for the above cause.

This is being organised by Cooma Rotary Club and will be held at No.1O Kaufline Close, Cooma.

For your interest there will be a gem stone display, paintings and photograpy besides an unusual garden. A display of period clothes will be modelled, courtesy of Valmai Mylan and a bric-a-brac stall manned by Marilyn Watson for fun and of course lots of music and demonstrations.

Admission is $10 per person, $2 for students/child . Punch and light afternoon tea will be included-- of course all proceeds going to this worthwhile cause.

Enquiries 64523137. All very welcome. JOHANAA’S VISITLast week a popular resident, Johanna Johnson, returned to

Cooma from Alexandra Headlands, Qld to visit her relatives and friends.

She tells me she particularly loved seeing and spending time with her delightful grandchildren.

A luncheon was given in her honour at The Grand Court where much catching up was the order of the day. Guests included Leonie Snell, Robin Mould,Carmen Henkel and many more.

It was great to have you back in town Johanna and so pleased you love your North Coast home.

JINDABYNE EASTER ART SHOW This popular Art Show is open to all artists and is being co-

ordinated by County Energy. The Opening Night (a must for our visitors) is Thursday April 1,

from 7pm to 9pm.Entry is $10 which includes drinks and supper. The venue is the

Jindabyne Memorial Hall.The Art Show and sale begins on Friday April 2 to Saturday April

10 from 10am to 4pm.There are many prizes to be won! Don’t forget to deliver your

painting on Marh 27 or 28, as no late entries will be accepted.

RiposteLisa Ashurst

You know, despite the bad press over the last couple of years, you have got to admit that fast food and its relatives (the freezer to oven crowd) are always going to have their place in our society because when it’s all said and done, they are just so darned convenient.

Think about the last time you served up KFC or a batch of frozen somethings. You had probably had one of those days, were running late, everyone was grumpy because they were hungry enough to devour anyone who crossed their path and the time frame around the usual prepare and cook real food was not going to cut it. Well this is the point where you get down on your knees and offer thanks for the fact that there is still one frozen family sized pizza left in the freezer or failing that, the local takeaway is not that far away. I’m not advocating a fast food/convenience food diet or anything I’m just saying that sometimes it’s a relief to know that dinner can be ready in a snap before the kids start gnawing on the furniture.

We’ve probably all done it on at least one occasion, more likely on a few of them, but don’t beat yourself up over it because, well, we’ve all done it on at least one occasion. And did we survive? Yes. And did the kids turn feral? Yes. No! I really meant to say no (sorry about that) and did everyone feel happy and full and stop whining as a result? Yes, and it was a blessed relief wasn’t it! You bet your bippy it was. So, in the interests of some things that you’ve just gotta do, serving up something quick and easy to stave off a no holds barred brawl is okay. Making a habit of chucking a fast one to the starving horde on a nightly basis is not. I mean, if you give it to them all the time they’re going to get sick of it and will want you to actually cook something instead and it’s very easy to forget how to do that if you haven’t done it in a while. Just save it for those times in need.

Of course, there’s fast and convenience foods that are okay to eat on the odd occasion and others that may look like food but what’s in them is anyone’s guess so pick your poison – sorry, wrong word – with a little bit of thought and your family should survive the encounter.

It’ll also save your sanity when you’ve had one of those days and keep the little fang marks out of the table legs.

property musterMONARO

BOLLER & COMPANYYour property people

172 Sharp Street, CoomaPhone: (02) 6452 4155

www.bollerco.com.auemail: [email protected]

Tracy Boller Graeme Boller A/H: 6452 4726

Craig Schofield A/H: 0414 865 922

10 Yulin Avenue $199,000

3 Bed, 2 Car, 1 Bath

18 Smith Street$395,000

3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car

19 Waggun Street$169,000

3 Bed, 2 Car, 1 Bath

Unique Location a Real Charmer Stop Dreaming Start Living Wide Open Spaces

AUCTION

144 Maybe St, BOMBALA NSW 2632PH: 02 6458 4455 F: 02 6458 4772

This 3 br family home has it all - new kitchen, new bathroom, new carpet, redecorated throughout with ducted gas heating, airconditioning, 2 toilets. There is a single garage under the house with huge underfloor storage area. New BBQ area and landscaping & fencing. This is a great opportunity to acquire a spacious modern

residence with further potential for improvement.

13 Manning St, BombalaTASTEFULLY REFURBISHED RESIDENCE

AUCTION DETAILSSaturday 1 May 2010 - Commencing at 11am onsite

if not sold prior to AucionOpen for inspection Thurs 25 March 5:30 - 6:30pm

View on www.stewart-lee.com.au/elwin

WELL POSITIONED MONARO GRAZING PROPERTYCOOTRALANTRA ROAD, COOMAAUCTION WEDNESDAY 14th APRIL 2010 @1pmIF NOT SOLD PRIOR

Situated just 25km west of Cooma & 15km to Berridale in a favorable rainfall area of the Monaro, with a 26inc rainfall average. The property consists of 313ac boasting a good mixture of Granite & Basalt soils and a history of pasture improvement and fertilizer application. Further pasture improvement can be carried out and would contribute to lifting the current carrying capacity from the estimated 2 DSE per acre.

Water is well supplied via a water share agreement from an 8 meg dam, plus frontage to the Cootralantra creek. Troughs are in every paddock making this a very safely watered property.

Improvements are well catered for with a 4 bedroom weatherboard home, very solid construction, built on granite stone footings but will need internal renovations. Working improvements are excellent with a 4 stand shearing shed, large machinery shed, and ram

shed plus sheep yards. This well located small, but high carrying property offers great potential to live on

productive acres close to both Cooma & Berridale and with the benefit of higher rainfall and outstanding aspect.

AUCTION: WEDNESDAY 14th APRIL 2010 - 1pm COOMA EX SERVICES CLUB:

IF NOT SOLD PRIOR!!!!!

Contact Bill Wilkinson Agencies on 6452 1027 for more information or to arrange an inspection.

mon

aro

prop

erty

mus

ter


the monaro’s leading property guide

P2Monaro Property Muster - Wednesday, March 24 2010

Watch Your Family Grow

26 Sharp Street, CoomaPh: 02 6452 7999 www.rwcooma.com.au

‘Under instruction from the mortgagee’, this home is to be offered for sale by private treaty. "Versatile" is the best word to describe this roomy residence. 3 bedrooms, three

bathrooms PLUS a separate, self-contained flat. You can use it for in-laws, receive a second income, work from home, use the flat as a parents' retreat, guest

accommodation or even for the noisy teenagers. FEATURES INCLUDE: 3 bedrooms with BIR and en-suite, Timber kitchen, Large living

area, Fully self contained unit, Front and rear gardens are well maintained, Large workshop at rear with toilet, Covered BBQ area, Under cover car parking

10 Walla St - $269,000WHEN SIZE IS IMPORTANT

BOLLER & COMPANY 172 Sharp Street, CoomaPhone: (02) 6452 4155

Your property people [email protected]

Productive Renowned Sheep CountryFOR PRIVATE SALEOffering approx. 1300 acres of semi open granite grazing country. Watered by dam, creek and

trough system. Fenced into 6 paddocks. Scattered timber belts. Fencing good. 20 rainfall. Natural pastures, well drained N/E aspect. Conservatively 1DSE country with long history

of healthy woodcutting and breeding.

FOR PRIVATE SALE“Oakvale” Berridale NSW

PRICE: $310 per acreFor inspection contact selling agent

78 Orana Avenue

This is the perfect opportunity to purchase a family home at an affordable price. Every thing about the home from the fully fenced yard to the single car garage a fourth bedroom and best of all the price point to this being perfect for a family. Features to the home include a renovated kitchen with dishwasher, gas heating

and the location is perfect close to primary & secondary schools and across the road from a large reserve. Move quickly to inspect this family home as the vendors are highly motivated.

For more information or to arrange an inspection phone Boller & Co on 6452 4155

Housing Shortage Tracking to 500,000 by 2020The Housing Industry Association, Australia’s largest building industry organisation, today released its inaugural Housing to 2020 report. The report finds that if current building trends persist, then Australia’s cumulated housing shortage would reach 466,000 dwellings by 2020.

HIA Senior Economist, Mr Ben Phillips said that Housing to 2020, which focuses on future housing demand and the number of dwellings required in

meeting this demand, highlights a current housing shortage that already numbers over 109,000 dwellings.

“The reality in many regions and cities in Australia is that affordable, well located land is not available or abundant. Furthermore, planning restrictions, higher taxation on new housing relative to existing dwellings, labour shortages, and onerous regulation biased toward new housing all add to the problem.

“If we don’t get a comprehensive supply response to the accumulating housing shortage then the lack of affordable

and appropriately located rental properties will only worsen, while pressures on existing home prices will continue at an undesirable rate, placing avoidable upward pressure on interest rates,” Ben Phillips said.

“A lack of skilled labour is an emerging threat to the much needed housing supply response. A second round resources boom this decade will draw heavily on an already tight labour market. The $90 billion worth of resource projects on the books is expected to demand an additional 136,000 direct and indirect jobs. This labour will need to be housed, adding additional pressure to the supply of labour and materials in non-resource regions.”

Housing to 2020 provides the first estimates made of Australia’s housing shortage at a Local Government Area (LGA) level.

“The report finds that shortages exist in just under half (295) of the 669 LGA’s across Australia. The majority of the shortages can be found in and around metropolitan Sydney and Brisbane.

“It was also found that many of the LGA’s with the largest housing shortage are also the same regions with the highest level of demand. Again, it’s the growth areas in the greater Sydney area and in South East Queensland where demand will be amongst the highest in the nation.

“The growth areas in and around Melbourne also show high levels of demand.

“Current construction levels in most high demand areas are simply not sufficient to meet the needs of a fast growing population,” said Ben Phillips.

mon

aro

prop

erty

mus

ter

P3Monaro Property Muster - Wednesday, March 24, 2010

www.billwilkinson.com.au

CONTACT SHANNON FERGUSSON PH: 02 6452 1027 M: 0429 788 143 A/H: 02 6452 7802

• Lovingly maintained home situated in a quiet leafy street. • Constructed of brick & tile, standing in very good order both inside & out. • 3 generous b/rooms all with built- in wardrobes. • Lounge with separate bar. • Neat kitchen & dining area. • 3-way bathroom in great order. • Zone controlled under fl oor heating throughout the whole home. • Single garage with electric door. • Established lawns & gardens. • Covered outdoor entertaining area.

• Very well maintained 2/3 b/room cottage in highly sought after area. • Situated on 2018 sqm block backing onto Cooma back Creek. • Weatherboard construction from the 1950s & in very good condition. • Large timber kitchen. • Tidy bathroom plus 2nd toilet. • Natural gas heating & electric wall heaters. • 2 living areas, the 2nd living area could double as a 3rd bedroom if needed. • Great opportunity as an investment.

• An ideal investment or fi rst home buyer opportunity. • Potential to improve in value due to a great location. • Solidly constructed of double brick with a rendered fi nish. • Features 3 very spacious b/rooms. • Large living, bathroom and kitchen areas. • Single lock up garage. • Fully fenced backyard • Sheltered by private bush land with rows of fully mature pine trees.

• Well presented home situated in Cooma North. • Newly cladded home on a large corner block, fully fenced. • Extensive work to walls & ceilings already done, plus recently renovated kitchen & bathroom. • 2-3 bedrooms, 2 large living areas & separate dining. • 2nd living area opens out onto backyard & verandah. • Slow combustion wood fi re, natural gas heating and reverse cycle A/C. • Well established trees & gardens.

One Million Households to Receive Energy Rebate



More than one million NSW households will be eligible for a $145 Energy Rebate from July 1 this year to

help pay their electricity bills.Minister for Energy John Robertson announced the

$48 million expansion of the Energy Rebate programtoday. It comes in response to the Independent

Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal decision to increaseenergy prices by between seven and thirteen per cent

this year, with further increases to follow.“More than one million customers will now have

access to an energy rebate to help them pay their bills,”said Mr Robertson.“That’s more than 275,000 additional people receiving

direct assistance from the NSW Government.“The existing $130 Energy Rebate will be increased to

$145 from July 1, and will continue to increaseannually in line with the energy price index – not CPI

as occurred previously.“The Energy Rebate will be extended to all

Commonwealth Health Care Card holders including single

parents, low income card holders, students and households receiving Farm Family Assistance.

“It is the best way for us to ensure that financial assistance is available to the households and families who

need it most.“The Government will also launch an Energy Price

Comparison Website later this year so that NSWfamilies can easily find the best energy deals on offer.“And we will support that website with tough new

legislations requiring retailers to report their energy prices

according to a standard set by the NSW Government.

“The Government is obviously extremely disappointed with IPART’s pricing decision released today.

“But we will not sit on our hands while families out there are struggling.

“Under this plan more than one third of NSW households will receive direct financial help from the NSW

Government to pay their bills.”Minister Robertson said the overhaul of the energy

rebate and new website is in addition to the $272million of customer assistance already in place.“This $48 million expansion brings the Government’s

total Customer Assistance Package up to $320million over five years,” said Mr Robertson.“These changes will deliver real financial assistance to

NSW households to help them cope with risingenergy costs.“On top of the rebates, we will continue to roll out

vouchers to families in financial crisis of up to $480 perannum, per household.”Media contact: Lucy Muirhead 0402 730 710.Other customer assistance measures available

include:• A $130 Medical Energy Rebate for people who

cannot control their core body temperature andtherefore require heating and cooling year round.• Life Support Rebates for people who rely on

electricity to stay alive• New regulations requiring retailers to offer customers

a minimum of two payment plans within 12months before they can move to disconnect• Mandatory Hardship Policies for retailers to ensure

customers who need help are identified earlyand provided with appropriate assistance to pay their

bills.• Financial Counselling Services for customers in need

of assistanceThird parties:Direct quotes from submissions to the IPART process:NCOSS (NSW Council of Social Service)“NCOSS recommends that (sic) the extension of the

NSW energy rebate scheme to all healthcarecard holders…“NCOSS recommends that the energy rebates be

indexed in line with regulated electricity tariffsrather than the CPI.”Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association“Recommendations…. The NSW Pensioner Energy

Rebate to be extended to all CommonwealthHealth Care card holders and to be indexed to energy

prices.”Energy and Water Ombudsman NSWEWON would strongly support a recommendation that

all NSW HCC holders are eligible for theNSW energy rebate.Public Interest Advocacy Centre“PIAC strongly recommends that IPART advises the

Government on the importance of expandingthe eligibility for the Energy Rebate to include vulnerable

consumers who are not already eligible.PIAC believes that the best way to achieve this is by

expanding eligibility to include all holders ofthe Commonwealth Health Care Card.“Secondly, PIAC believes that it is necessary to index

energy rebates to increases in energy prices.This is to ensure that the real level of assistance does

not diminish over time.”

mon

aro

prop

erty

mus

ter



P4Monaro Property Muster - Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Housing Bubble Talk Rubbished by Lending FiguresHome lending for both new and existing dwellings fell for a third straight month in January 2009, rubbishing claims of a property bubble and pouring cold water on the strength of Australia’s housing recovery, said the Housing Industry Association, Australia’s largest building industry organisation.

HIA Senior Economist, Mr Ben Phillips, said that loans for the construction of new dwellings fell for the third straight month in January 2009. The number of loans for new dwellings fell by 6.4 per cent in January owing to a 13.2 per cent drop in loans for the purchase of new dwellings and a 3.9 per cent drop in loans for the construction of new dwellings.

“The removal of the federal government’s first home buyer boost and increasing interest rates have clearly lowered activity in both the new and existing homes market.”

“The Reserve Bank must take stock of the impact that higher interest rates are having on the new homes market. Aggressive interest rate increases will ultimately constrain new housing and push up prices for both home purchase and renters,” said Ben Phillips.

The share of first home buyer owner occupier loans declined further in January to 20.1 per cent, falling from a high in May 2009 of 28.5 per cent. Total loans for first home buyers are now one third lower than a year ago and trade-up buyers have not taken up the slack, dropping by nearly 10 per cent over the past 12 months.

“Disappointingly, the long-awaited boost to investment housing is yet to bare fruit with loan approvals dropping 6.3 per cent for new investment housing and total investment growing by a glacial 0.9 per cent.”

“Population growth across the nation is at record levels, and construction of new housing is lagging badly. The end result is worsening housing affordability and a growing gap between the

housing haves and have nots.”In seasonally adjusted terms the total number of owner occupier loans

fell in every state and territory with the exception of the Northern Territory in January 2010. The number of loans fell in New South Wales (-7.3 per cent), Victoria (-3.7 per cent), Queensland (-9.6 per cent), South Australia (-5.5 per cent), Western Australia (-11.1 per cent), Tasmania (-8.0 per cent), and the Australian Capital Territory (-4.3 per cent). The Northern Territory gained 3.6 per cent.

BOLLER & COMPANY 172 Sharp Street, Cooma

Phone: (02) 6452 4155Your property people

[email protected] www.bollerco.com.au

Auction of two storey building on large parcel of land

31 Bent Street CoomaTHE AUCTION TO TAKE PLACE

SATURDAY 17TH APRIL AT 11: AM ON SITE

Rate Hike Hits First Home Buyers“The Reserve Bank of Australia has now hiked interest rates four times in five meetings pushing up standard monthly mortgage repayments for first home buyers by $216 per month,” said Ben Phillips, HIA Senior Economist.

“HIA recognizes the need to return interest rates to normal levels over the course of economic recovery but cautions against haste given the still considerable concerns over the state of the global economy.

“Interest rate increases provide further bad news to first home buyers. The removal of the first home buyers boost and interest rate increases in the December quarter of 2009 saw a record drop in affordability according to the HIA/CBA Affordability Index.

“First home buyers in 2009 will have budgeted for moderate interest rate increases

through 2010. Unnecessarily large increases will stretch these budgets to the limit and drive away potential new first home buyers.

“The impact of government stimulus in housing will fizzle quickly over 2010 and maintaining a low interest rate environment will be fundamental to a much needed new home building recovery extending beyond first time buyers and social housing provision.

“Without further, strong growth in residential construction through 2011 and 2012, Australia’s shortage of housing stock will become even more acute. That situation would deliver undue upward pressure on rents and on existing home values, precisely the opposite outcome to what is desired,” said Ben Phillips.

Stimulus Induces Strong Building BurstThe first round new home building recovery surged ahead in the December 2009 quarter said HIA, Australia’s biggest residential building association.

HIA’s Chief Economist, Dr Harley Dale said that the result confirmed the success of targeted fiscal stimulus

and very low variable mortgage rates in driving the first stage of a housing recovery.

“The strong recovery in housing starts to date highights the success of targeting policy towards new home building, which is what happened with the tripling

of the First Home Owner Grant for new dwellings. Furthermore, the Social Housing Initiative is clearly supporting growth in „Other residential building, which is recovering from an awfully low base,” said Harley Dale.

“There will be a healthy recovery in housing starts in the 2009/10 financial year, but today’s result does nothing to answer the question of whether that recovery can be sustained once the impact from fiscal and monetary policy stimulus comes to an end.”

“The prospect for a second stage to the recovery is threatened by underlying supply side issues, including a widespread lack of available finance and re-emerging land and labour shortages. The positive impact from stimulus measures is masking the constraining impact these supply side obstacles are having on the residential

construction sector.”“Leading housing indicators are already sending

mixed signals as to whether the new home building recovery is sustainable. That sounds a note of caution to ensure that interest rates are not raised too quickly, something that would, perversely, increase the chances that the recovery petered out,” Harley Dale said.

According to Australian Bureau of Statistics figures released today, housing starts increased by 15.1 per cent in the December 2009 quarter to an annualised level of over 160,000, following an upwardly revised 11 per cent rise in the September quarter.

Detached house starts increased by 14 per cent in the December 2009 quarter following a 10 per cent lift in the September quarter. „Other residential building starts increased by 18 per cent at the end of last year following a rise of 14 per cent in the September 2009 quarter.

The number of housing starts (including conversions) in the December 2009 quarter grew by 16.5 per cent in New South Wales, 15.6 per cent in Victoria, 13.4 per cent in Queensland, 8.7 per cent in South Australia, 2.3 per cent in Western Australia, 0.8 per cent in Tasmania, 12.2 per cent in the Northern Territory, and 33.8 per cent in the Australian Capital Territory.


Shop 3 Centennial Plaza, Cooma Ph: 6452 4043

AUCTION - AUCTION - AUCTION SATURDAY APRIL 24 - ON SITE 11AM

15 NORTH STREET, COOMA

FORTHCOMING AUCTION: DATE TO BE SET45 BENT STREET, COOMA

FULL DETAILS AVAILABLE SOON

AUCTION - AUCTION - AUCTION

Something wonderful growing at Numeralla

The Numeralla Public School officially opened its Stephanie Alexander kitchen garden on Saturday after much hard work by many.

Approximately 130 people turned out for the launch, with Member for Monaro, Steve Whan officiating and the oldest child in the school Charlie Keegan-Bull and the youngest child Charlie Alcock cutting the ribbon.

The garden allows and demonstrates to the students how to grow a variety of vegetables, fruit and herbs then prepare and cook them in their new kitchen. They also have some chickens for eggs, which are also used in the cooking.

“The benefits are not only for the children of the

school but also members of the local community,“ said school principal Jan Rogers. “It has been a real community building project with not just parents assisting and being good role models but it has also proved to be an outing for other locals too.”

The Stephanie Alexander gardens program was started in Victoria and is a nationally funded program, which any school can apply for. Numeralla Public School applied in 2008 and found out they had been successful in early 2009. They were one of nine public schools to be awarded the grant in NSW from round one; Delegate has been successful in round two.

Left: The garden is part of project inspired by Stephanie Alexander.

Above: The Numeralla School kitchen garden.Below right: The garden is part of a project

inspired by Stephanie Alexander.

Wednesday March 24, 201020 Entertainment

6.00 Children’s Programs.10.00 Take On Technology. (G, R, CC) 10.15 Behind The News Specials. (G, CC) 10.30 Atoms Alive. (G, R, CC) 10.45 Real Chinese. (G, R, CC) 11.00 Catalyst. (G, R, CC) 11.30 The New Inventors. (G, R, CC) 12.00 Midday Report. (CC) 12.30 Enough Rope With Andrew Denton.

(PG, R, CC) 1.30 Monarch Of The Glen. (G, R, CC) 2.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Children’s Programs.6.05 Meerkat Manor. (G, CC) 6.30 Can We Help? (G, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 Stateline. (CC) 8.00 Collectors. (G, CC) 8.30 Whitechapel. (New series, M, CC) A

detective finds his fast-tracked rise to the top stymied by a case of domestic violence which blossoms into a full-blown murder mystery.

9.20 Place Of Execution. (New series, M, CC)

10.05 Moving Wallpaper. (Final, M, CC) 10.30 Lateline. (CC) 11.15 The Graham Norton Show. (Final, M,

CC) 12.00 Rage. (M)

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 News. (CC) 12.00 Movie: Romancing The Stone. (M,

84, R) 2.30 The Golden Girls. (PG, R) 3.00 Come Dine With Me. (G) 3.30 Larry The Lawnmower. (P, R, CC) 4.00 Kid Detectives. (C, R, CC) 4.30 News At 4.30. (CC) 5.00 M*A*S*H. (G, R) 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 Today Tonight. (CC) 7.00 Home And Away. (PG, CC) 7.30 Better Homes And Gardens. (G, CC)

See what’s new at Australia’s biggest flower and garden show. Rob makes a stylish, outdoor-dining space with a pergola, floating bench table and gate. Tara makes easy home-print cushions perfect for lounging outdoors. Dr Harry has tips on attracting wildlife to your backyard.

8.30 Ghost Whisperer. (PG, CC) Melinda is contacted by the spirit of a soldier who says he is lost.

9.30 Football. (CC) AFL. Round 1. Geelong v Essendon. From the MCG.

1.00 Home Shopping. (G)

6.00 Today. (CC) 9.00 Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) 11.00 News. (CC) 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) 1.00 The View. (PG, CC) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) 3.00 Alive And Cooking. (G) 3.30 Magical Tales. (P, CC) 4.00 The Shak. (C, CC) 4.30 News. (CC) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (G, CC) 5.30 Hot Seat. (G, CC) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 WIN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 Rugby League. (CC) NRL. Round 3.

Wests Tigers v Parramatta Eels. From Sydney Football Stadium.

9.30 Rugby League. (CC) NRL. Round 3. St George Illawarra Dragons v North Queensland Cowboys. From WIN Stadium, NSW.

11.30 WIN News. (CC) 12.00 Movie: Avalanche Express.

(PG, 79, R, CC) 1.45 Movie: Agatha Christie’s

Murder On The Orient Express. (PG, 74, R)

4.00 Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) 4.30 Good Morning America. (CC)

6.00 Early News. (CC) 7.00 Toasted TV. (G) 8.00 Totally Wild. (C, CC) 8.30 Puzzle Play. (P, R, CC) 9.00 News. (CC) 10.00 The Circle. (PG, CC) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG, CC) 1.00 The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, CC) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, CC) 3.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 4.00 Huey’s Cooking Adventures. (G, R) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) 5.00 News. (CC) 6.00 The Simpsons. (G, R, CC) 6.30 Neighbours. (G, CC) 7.00 The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) 7.30 The Biggest Loser: Couples. (PG, CC) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R, CC) 9.30 White Collar. (M, CC) An FBI agent

requests that Neal help her deal with the kidnapping of the daughter of one of his old associates.

10.30 News. (CC) 11.00 Sports Tonight. (CC) 11.30 Letterman. (PG) 12.30 Friday Night Lights. (M) 1.30 Infomercials. (PG) 5.00 Bayless Conley. (G) 5.30 Jesse Duplantis. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (G,

R, CC) 1.30 Insight. (R, CC) 2.30 To Russia With Love: The Great

Radio War. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 Living Black. (R, CC) 4.00 Classical Destinations: Moscow

(Shostakovich, Prokofiev). (G, R, CC)

4.30 The Journal. (CC) 5.00 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 6.00 Global Village: Le Havre/Sanaa’s

Stained Glass Windows. (G, R, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 James May’s Toy Stories: Hornby.

(G, CC) 8.35 As It Happened: Hitler’s Bodyguard

– Bombs And Paranoia. (PG, CC) Narrated by Robert Powell.

9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.00 American Swing. (MA15+, R, CC) 11.25 Movie: No News From God. (AV15+,

01, R, CC) 1.20 Movie: Last Chance Saloon.

(MA15+, 04, R) 3.05 WeatherWatch Overnight. 5.00 WeatherWatch & Music. 5.05 Korean News. 5.40 Japanese News.

abc1 prime win ten sbs one

frid

ay

2603

6.00 Children’s Programs.10.15 Our Earth. (G, R, CC) 10.30 Behind The News. (G, R, CC) 10.55 What I Wrote. (G, CC) 11.00 Big Ideas. (CC) 12.00 Midday Report. (CC) 12.30 National Press Club Address. (CC) 1.30 Talking Heads. (G, R, CC) 2.00 The Bill. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Children’s Programs.6.05 Cheese Slices. (G, CC) 6.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (G, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 The 7.30 Report. (CC) 8.00 The New Inventors. (G, CC) Hosted

by James O’Loghlin. 8.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, CC) Hosted

by comedian Adam Hills. 9.00 Hungry Beast. (CC) 9.30 Beautiful People. (Return, M, CC) 10.00 At The Movies. (CC) 10.30 Lateline. (CC) 11.05 Lateline Business. (CC) 11.30 Life On Mars. (Final, M, R, CC) 12.35 Movie: Cape Fear. (b&w, M, 62, R, CC) 2.20 Big Ideas. (R, CC) 3.25 National Press Club Address. (R, CC) 4.30 Shortland Street. (PG) 5.00 Something In The Air. (G, R, CC) 5.30 The Einstein Factor. (G, R, CC)

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 News. (CC) 12.00 A Touch Of Frost. (M, R, CC) 2.00 All Saints. (M, R, CC) 3.00 Come Dine With Me. (G) 3.30 Larry The Lawnmower. (P, R, CC) 4.00 Kid Detectives. (C, R, CC) 4.30 News At 4.30. (CC) 5.00 M*A*S*H. (G, R) 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 Today Tonight. (CC) 7.00 Home And Away. (PG, CC) 7.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (G, CC) 8.00 Crash Investigation Unit: Left For

Dead. (PG, CC) 8.30 Criminal Minds. (M, CC) The unit

pursues a serial killer with a penchant for targeting random victims in highly visible places in what appears to be an overt attempt to frighten the public.

9.30 Criminal Minds. (M, R, CC) Hotchner and Reid interview a death-row inmate.

10.30 The Bounce. (New series, PG, R, CC) 11.30 Lost. (M, CC) 12.30 Home Shopping. (G) 5.30 Early News. (CC)

6.00 Today. (CC) 9.00 Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) 11.00 News. (CC) 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) 1.00 The View. (PG, CC) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) 3.00 Alive And Cooking. (G) 3.30 Magical Tales. (P, CC) 4.00 The Shak. (C, CC) 4.30 News. (CC) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (G, CC) 5.30 Hot Seat. (G, CC) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 WIN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R, CC) 8.00 Customs. (PG, CC) 8.30 RPA. (PG, CC) A potentially lethal

cocktail of blood types has put pregnant Serina’s unborn baby at risk.

9.30 Cold Case. (M, CC) 10.30 Cold Case. (M, R, CC) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (CC) 12.00 WIN News. (CC) 12.30 The Footy Show. (M, CC) AFL. 2.30 Danoz Direct. (G) 3.30 Good Morning America. (CC) 5.00 Early Morning News. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.00 Early News. (CC) 7.00 Toasted TV. (G) 8.00 Totally Wild. (C, CC) 8.30 Puzzle Play. (P, R, CC) 9.00 News. (CC) 10.00 The Circle. (PG, CC) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG, CC) 1.00 The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, CC) 3.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 4.00 Huey’s Cooking Adventures. (G, R) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) 5.00 News. (CC) 6.00 The Simpsons. (G, R, CC) 6.30 Neighbours. (G, CC) 7.00 The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) 7.30 The Biggest Loser: Couples. (PG, CC) 8.00 So You Think You Can Dance

Australia. (PG, CC) Hosted by Natalie Bassingthwaighte.

10.00 Burn Notice. (M, CC) Michael’s drug-dealing former neighbour, Sugar, asks for his help.

11.00 News/Sports Tonight. (CC) 11.45 The Late Show With David

Letterman. (PG) 12.30 Plus One. (M, R) 1.00 Infomericals. (PG, R) 4.00 Religious Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Obama’s America: The Price Of

Freedom/The End Of The Dream? (R, CC)

3.10 African Middleweights. (PG, R) 3.30 Journos: Mark. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 A Fork In Asia. (G, R, CC) 4.30 The Journal. (CC) 5.00 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 6.00 Global Village: The Geiranger

Fjord/Miracle In Mauritania. (G, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.35 Rex In Rome. (PG, R, CC) 8.30 The Killing. (M, CC) 9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.05 Movie: One Stays, The Other

Leaves. (M, 05) 11.45 Gunther’s ER: Minutes From Death.

(MA15+, R) 12.45 Movie: Days Of Abandonment.

(MA15+, 05, R) 2.25 WeatherWatch. 5.05 Korean News. 5.40 Japanese News.


wed

nes

day

2403

CLASSIFICATIONS: (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions

6.00 Children’s Programs.10.15 Telling Tales. (G, R, CC) 10.20 India. (G, R, CC) 10.40 Indus Civilisation. (G, R, CC) 11.00 Planet Science. (G, CC) 12.00 Midday Report. (CC) 12.30 Jeeves And Wooster. (G, CC) 1.30 Collectors. (G, R, CC) 2.00 The Bill. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Children’s Programs.6.05 Grand Designs Revisited. (G, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 The 7.30 Report. (CC) 8.00 Catalyst. (CC) A look at the concept

of geoengineering. 8.30 Human Journey: Asia. (G, CC)

Part 3 of 5. 9.25 I, Psychopath. (M, CC) 10.25 Lateline. (CC) 11.00 Lateline Business. (CC) 11.25 Spectacle: Elvis Costello With… (G,

R, CC) 12.15 Movie: Same Time, Next Year. (M,

78, R, CC) 2.10 Movie: Sanders Of The River. (b&w,

PG, 35, R) 3.55 Can We Help? (G, R, CC) 4.30 Shortland Street. (G) 5.00 Something In The Air. (G, R, CC) 5.30 The Einstein Factor. (G, R, CC)

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 News. (CC) 12.00 Movie: Murder 101: College Can Be

Murder. (M, 07, R) 2.00 All Saints. (M, R, CC) 3.00 Come Dine With Me. (G) 3.30 Larry The Lawnmower. (P, R, CC) 4.00 Kid Detectives. (C, R, CC) 4.30 News At 4.30. (CC) 5.00 M*A*S*H. (G, R) 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 Today Tonight. (CC) 7.00 Home And Away. (PG, CC) 7.30 The Matty Johns Show. (New series,

PG, CC) 8.30 Cougar Town. (M, CC) 9.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG, CC)

After Barney and Robin hit a rough patch in their relationship, Lily devises the perfect plan to split them up, calling on Robin’s famous friend Alan Thicke for help.

9.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PG, R, CC) 10.30 Family Guy. (M, CC) 11.00 Family Guy. (M, R, CC) 12.00 Blue Heelers. (M, R, CC) 1.00 Home Shopping. (G) 5.30 Early News. (CC)

6.00 Today. (CC) 9.00 Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) 11.00 News. (CC) 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) 1.00 The View. (PG, CC) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) 3.00 Alive And Cooking. (G) 3.30 Magical Tales. (P, CC) 4.00 The Shak. (C, CC) 4.30 News. (CC) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (G, CC) 5.30 Hot Seat. (G, CC) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 WIN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 Getaway. (PG, CC) 8.30 The Mentalist. (M, R, CC) The team

investigates a hit-and-run death of a wealthy Californian heiress.

9.30 The Footy Show. (M, CC) NRL. 11.00 Entertainment Tonight. (CC) 11.30 Embarrassing Illnesses. (PG, R) 12.00 WIN News. (CC) 12.30 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG, R, CC) 1.30 Antiques Roadshow. (G, R, CC) 2.00 WWE Afterburn. (M) 3.00 Danoz Direct. (G) 3.30 Good Morning America. (CC) 5.00 Early Morning News. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.00 Early News. (CC) 7.00 Toasted TV. (G) 8.00 Scope. (C, R, CC) 8.30 Puzzle Play. (P, R, CC) 9.00 News. (CC) 10.00 The Circle. (PG, CC) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG, CC) 1.00 The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, CC) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, CC) 3.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 4.00 Huey’s Cooking Adventures. (G, R) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) 5.00 News. (CC) 6.00 The Simpsons. (G, R, CC) 6.30 Neighbours. (G, CC) 7.00 The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) 7.30 The Biggest Loser: Couples. (PG, CC) 8.00 So You Think You Can Dance

Australia. (PG, CC) 9.00 Law & Order: SVU. (M, CC) 10.00 Medium. (M, CC) Allison has a vision

that indicates her daughter’s new boyfriend may be involved in a murder.

11.00 News/Sports Tonight. (CC) 11.30 Football. (CC) AFL. Round 1.

Richmond v Carlton. From the MCG. 2.00 Infomericals. (PG, R) 4.00 Religious Programs.


R, CC) 1.30 The Truth About Violence. (PG, R,

CC) 2.30 Dateline. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 Australian Biography: Dame Beryl

Beaurepaire. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 Feast Bazaar. (G, R, CC) 4.30 The Journal. (CC) 5.00 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 6.00 Global Village: Chile – The Atacama

Desert. (G, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 Italian Food Safari. (G, CC) 8.00 Costa’s Garden Odyssey. (G, CC) 8.30 Secrets & Lives: Disable Bodied

Sailors. (CC) Part 2 of 4. With eight new recruits but only a handful of spaces aboard the boat, skipper David Pescud has some difficult decisions to make.

9.00 ADbc. (PG, CC) 9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.00 Movie: Fragments Of Antonin.

(MA15+, 06) 11.35 Queer As Folk. (Final, MA15+, R, CC) 1.35 WeatherWatch. 5.05 Korean News. 5.40 Japanese News.


thu

rsd

ay

2503

24/0

325

/03

26/0

3

19799 25119983

2288499886883884488

Wednesday March 24, 2010 Entertainment 21

6.00 Children’s Programs.10.30 Designers. (G, R, CC) 10.45 Food For Thought. (G, R, CC) 11.00 Landline. (R, CC) 12.00 Midday Report. (CC) 12.30 The Adventures Of Sherlock

Holmes. (PG, CC) 1.30 The Cook And The Chef. (G, R, CC) 2.00 The Bill. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Children’s Programs.6.00 Travel Oz. (G, CC) 6.30 Talking Heads. (G, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 The 7.30 Report. (CC) 8.00 Australian Story. (CC) 8.30 Four Corners. (CC) 9.20 Media Watch. (G, CC) 9.35 Q&A. (CC) 10.35 Lateline. (CC) 11.10 Lateline Business. (CC) 11.35 Gangland Graveyard. (M, R, CC) 12.25 Movie: Lydia. (b&w, PG, 41, R) 2.00 Movie: Conquest Of The Air. (b&w,

PG, 36, R, CC) 3.00 In A League Of Their Own. (G, R, CC) 3.25 Bowls. Australian Open. Men’s pairs.

Final. Highlights. 4.30 Shortland Street. (G) 5.00 Something In The Air. (G, R, CC) 5.30 The Einstein Factor. (G, R, CC)

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 News. (CC) 12.00 Movie: James Patterson’s Suzanne’s

Diary For Nicholas. (M, 05, R, CC) 2.00 All Saints. (M, R, CC) 3.00 Come Dine With Me. (G) 3.30 Larry The Lawnmower. (P, R, CC) 4.00 Kid Detectives. (C, R, CC) 4.30 News At 4.30. (CC) 5.00 M*A*S*H. (G, R) 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 Today Tonight. (CC) 7.00 Home And Away. (PG, CC) 7.30 Out Of The Wreckage: Plane Crash

Survivors. (PG, CC) 8.30 Desperate Housewives. (M, CC) The

residents of Fairview learn the hard way that the world is a dangerous place. Angie decides the time has come for her and her family to move on.

9.30 Brothers & Sisters. (M, CC) 10.30 Border Patrol. (PG, R, CC) 11.00 Ocean Force: Hothead Hottie. (M) 11.30 30 Rock. (PG, CC) 12.00 Blue Heelers. (M, R, CC) 1.00 Home Shopping. (G) 5.30 Early News. (CC)

6.00 Today. (CC) 9.00 Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) 11.00 News. (CC) 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) 1.00 The View. (PG, CC) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) 3.00 Alive And Cooking. (G) 3.30 Magical Tales. (P, CC) 4.00 The Shak. (C, CC) 4.30 News. (CC) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (G, CC) 5.30 Hot Seat. (G, CC) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 WIN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R, CC) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R, CC) The

gang stages an intervention to force Sheldon to overcome his fear of driving.

8.30 The Mentalist. (M, R, CC) 9.30 CSI: Miami. (M, R, CC) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (CC) 12.00 Rugby League. Super League. Round

8. Salford City Reds v Hull FC. 2.00 Matlock Police. (M, R) 3.00 Danoz Direct. (G) 3.30 Good Morning America. (CC) 5.00 Early Morning News. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.00 Early News. (CC) 7.00 Toasted TV. (G) 8.00 Totally Wild. (C, CC) 8.30 Puzzle Play. (P, R, CC) 9.00 News. (CC) 10.00 The Circle. (PG, CC) 12.00 Dr Phil. (CC) 1.00 The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, CC) 3.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 4.00 Huey’s Kitchen. (New series, G) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) 5.00 News. (CC) 6.00 The Simpsons. (G, R, CC) 6.30 Neighbours. (G, CC) 7.00 The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) 7.30 The Biggest Loser: Couples. (PG, CC) 8.30 Good News Week. (M, CC) 9.30 Supernatural. (Return, M, CC) Dean

and Bobby encounter a poker-playing witch who offers people the chance to be young again by using their lives as collateral.

10.30 News/Sports Tonight. (CC) 11.15 The Late Show With David

Letterman. (PG) 12.00 Saving Grace. (M) 1.00 Infomercials. (PG, R) 4.00 Religious Programs.


R, CC) 1.30 Indonesia: A Reporter’s Journey: At

All Costs. (PG, R, CC) 2.30 Dateline. (R, CC) 3.30 Insight. (R, CC) 4.30 The Journal. (CC) 5.00 The Crew. (G) 5.30 Futbol Mundial. 6.00 Living Black. (CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 MythBusters: Big Rig Spectacular.

(PG, R, CC) 8.35 Man Vs Wild: Zambia. (G, CC)

Adventurer Edward “Bear” Grylls heads to the Southern African nation of Zambia where he puts his survival skills to the test.

9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.00 Wilfred. (MA15+, CC) With Sarah

away before the wedding, Wilfred uses the opportunity to bully Adam.

10.30 Entourage. (M) 11.00 Flight Of The Conchords. (M, R, CC) 11.35 Movie: Anatomy 2. (AV15+, 03, R) 1.20 WeatherWatch Overnight. 5.00 WeatherWatch & Music. 5.05 Korean News. 5.40 Japanese News.


mo

nd

ay

2903

6.00 Rage. (PG) 11.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (G, R, CC) 11.30 Message Stick. (G, R, CC) 12.00 Stateline. (R, CC) 12.30 Australian Story. (R, CC) 1.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R, CC) 1.30 Can We Help? (G, R, CC) 2.00 The Winners’ Guide To The Nobel

Prize. (G, R, CC) 2.55 Movie: Pandora And The Flying

Dutchman. (PG, 51, R, CC) 5.00 Bowls. Australian Open. Men’s Pairs

Final. Highlights. 6.00 Nigella Feasts. (G, R, CC) 6.30 Gardening Australia. (G, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 Bed Of Roses. (PG, CC) 8.25 News. (CC) 8.30 The Bill. (M, CC) Responding to a

call about a burglary, Sgt Stone and PC Taylor apprehend a man who claims he entered the apartment by mistake, while in an alcoholic stupor.

9.20 Blue Murder. (M, CC) DCI Lewis and the team are called to an army base to investigate two murders.

10.30 News. (CC) 10.35 Midsomer Murders. (M, R, CC) 12.10 Rage. (M)

6.00 The Saturday Club. (G) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 Saturday Disney. (G, CC) 11.00 Legend Of Enyo. (C, CC) 11.30 Trapped. (C, R, CC) 12.00 King Of The Hill. (PG) 12.30 Big Bite. (PG, R, CC) 1.00 V8 Xtra. (G, CC) 1.30 According To Jim. (PG, R) 2.05 Movie: The Jewel Of The Nile. (PG,

85, R, CC) 4.30 What’s Up Down Under. (New series,

PG, CC) 5.00 Discover Tasmania. (G) 5.30 Sydney Weekender. (G) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 Movie: Alice In Wonderland. (PG,

99, R, CC) 9.20 Movie: X-Men 2. (M, 03, R, CC)

Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry. As public concern over the existence of mutants grows, a renegade military officer uses the attempted assassination of the US president to justify his plan to eradicate people with special abilities.

12.00 Amazon To Ice. (G, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (G)

6.00 Go, Diego! Go! (G, R, CC) 6.30 Dora The Explorer. (G, R, CC) 7.00 Weekend Today: Saturday. (CC) 9.00 Saturday Kerri-Anne. (G, CC) 10.00 Kids’ WB. (G) 10.05 Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get A Clue! (G, R) 10.35 Batman: The Brave And The Bold. (G) 11.00 Dennis & Gnasher. (C, R, CC) 11.30 Deadly. (C, R, CC) 12.00 Mortified. (C, R, CC) 12.30 Maddigan’s Quest. (C, R, CC) 1.00 The Saddle Club. (C, R, CC) 1.30 Danoz Direct. (G) 2.00 Horse Racing. Golden Slipper Festival. Darley Guineas Day. 4.30 Fishing Australia. (G, R) 5.00 Animal Emergency. (G, CC) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (G, CC) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos.

(G, CC) 7.30 Movie: My Super Ex-Girlfriend. (PG,

06, R, CC) 9.30 Movie: The Gift. (AV15+, 00, R, CC)

Cate Blanchett, Giovanni Ribisi, Keanu Reeves, Katie Holmes.

11.50 Movie: The Roman Spring Of Mrs Stone. (M, 03, R, CC)

2.00 Movie: Ransom. (M, 74, R) 4.00 Danoz Direct. (G) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (G, R, CC) 5.00 Creflo A Dollar. (G) 5.30 TV Shop. (G)

6.00 Toasted TV. (G) 8.30 Sumo Mouse. (New series, C, CC) 9.00 The Lost Children. (C, R, CC) 9.30 Dex Hamilton: Alien Entomologist.

(C, R, CC) 10.00 Hit List TV. (PG) 11.00 Landed Music. (PG, CC) 11.30 Hook, Line & Sinker. (Return, G, CC) 12.00 Motor Racing. FIA Formula One

World Championship. Race 2. Australian Grand Prix. Qualifying. From Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Albert Park, Melbourne.

6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 Monk. (Return, PG, CC) 7.30 Football. (CC) AFL. Round 1. Sydney

v St Kilda. From ANZ Stadium. 11.00 Movie: Casino. (AV15+, 95, R) Robert

De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods. In the 1960s, two mobsters try their hand at running a Las Vegas casino as a legitimate enterprise.

2.00 Infomercials. (PG, R) 4.00 Bayless Conley. (G) 4.30 Leading The Way. (G) 5.00 Hour Of Power. (G)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 The New Rijksmuseum. 3.05 Michelangelo Revealed. (G, R, CC) 4.00 Eating Art: Fully Baked. 4.30 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 5.30 The History Of The Devil. (PG, R, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 Richard Hammond’s Engineering

Connections: HMS Illustrious. (G, CC)

8.30 Iron Chef. (G, CC) Japanese cooking show in which a renowned chef and his challenger have one hour to cook a banquet based on a single ingredient.

9.20 RocKwiz. (PG, R, CC) Music quiz show featuring Eve von Bibra, a former member of The Chantoozies, and The Mess Hall’s Jed Kurzel. Hosted by Julia Zemiro.

10.00 Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story Of Ozploitation! (AV15+, CC) An irreverent look at the burgeoning Australian film industry in the 1970s.

11.45 Movie: The Adventures Of Barry McKenzie. (72)

1.45 Swordsmen Of The Passes. (M, R) 3.20 WeatherWatch Overnight. 5.00 WeatherWatch & Music.


satu

rday

2703

6.00 Rage. (G) 6.30 Children’s Programs. 9.00 Insiders. (CC) 10.00 Inside Business. (CC) 10.30 Offsiders. (CC) 11.05 Asia Pacific Focus. (CC) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (G, R, CC) 12.00 Landline. (CC) 1.00 Gardening Australia. (G, R, CC) 1.30 Message Stick: Bush Law. (CC) 2.00 Travel Oz. (G, R, CC) 2.30 Secrets Of The Great Plague. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 Simon Schama’s Power Of Art: Turner. (G, R, CC) 4.30 They Came To Play. (G, R, CC) 5.20 Fog Eyes. (PG, R, CC) 5.30 Art Nation. (CC) 6.00 At The Movies. (R, CC) 6.30 Sleuth 101. (PG, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 The Mountains Of The Monsoon.

(G, CC) 8.25 News. (CC) 8.30 Movie: An Englishman In New York.

(M, 09, CC) John Hurt. 9.45 Compass. (CC) 10.35 Julia Britton: Fearless. (PG, R, CC) 11.35 Movie: None Shall Escape. (b&w, M, 44, R, CC) 1.00 Movie: Dragnet. (M, 54, R, CC) 2.25 Movie: Dangerous Corner. (b&w, PG, 34, R) 3.30 Talking Heads. (G, R, CC) 4.00 First Tuesday Book Club With Jennifer Byrne. (G, R, CC) 4.30 Shortland Street. (PG) 5.00 Something In The Air. (G, R, CC) 5.30 The Einstein Factor. (G, R, CC)

6.00 Garner Ted Armstrong. (G) 6.30 Life Today With James Robison.

(PG) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. (CC) 10.00 AFL Game Day. (PG) 11.00 Surf Lifesaving. Australian

Championships. Round 1. From Kurrawa Beach, Gold Coast.

1.00 The Most Extreme: Gadgets. (G) 2.00 Football. AFL. Round 1. Western

Bulldogs v Collingwood. From Etihad Stadium, Melbourne.

5.00 Mercurio’s Menu. (G, R, CC) 5.15 Fawlty Towers. (PG, R, CC) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 Air Crash Investigations. (PG, CC) 7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front

Line. (PG, R, CC) 8.00 Air Ways. (PG, R, CC) 8.30 Bones. (M, R, CC) Booth and Brennan

attend a car accident where police have found a skull embedded in the windshield of one of the cars involved.

9.30 Castle. (M, R, CC) 10.30 Scrubs. (PG, CC) 11.00 Royal Pains. (M, CC) 12.00 Blue Heelers. (M, R, CC) 2.00 Home Shopping. (G) 5.30 Early News. (CC)

6.00 Go, Diego! Go! (G, R, CC) 6.30 Dora The Explorer. (G, R, CC) 7.00 Weekend Today. (CC) 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (G) 11.00 The Sunday Footy Show. (G) 12.00 Sunday Roast. (PG) 1.00 Surfsport. 2009 US Open Of Surfing.

Highlights. 2.00 Movie: Harum Scarum. (G, 65, R, CC) 4.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 3.

Canterbury Bulldogs v Sydney Roosters. From ANZ Stadium, Sydney.

6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 Domestic Blitz. (PG, CC) 7.30 60 Minutes. (CC) 8.30 V. (M, CC) Tyler’s entanglement with

the aliens continues. 9.30 Survivors. (M, CC) 11.15 True CSI: Cold Blood. (AV15+, R) 12.10 Rugby League. Super League. Round

8. Wigan Warriors v Leeds Rhinos. From The DW Stadium, Wigan, England.

2.00 The Strip. (M, R, CC) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. (G, R, CC) 3.30 Danoz Direct. (G) 4.00 Good Morning America: Sunday

Edition. (CC) 5.00 Early Morning News. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.00 Mass For You At Home. (G) 6.30 Hillsong. (G) 7.00 Animalia. (C, R, CC) 7.30 Totally Wild. (C, R, CC) 8.00 Meet The Press. (CC) 8.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 9.30 River To Reef. (G) 10.00 Hit List TV. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. (CC) FIA Formula One

World Championship. Race 2. Australian Grand Prix.

5.00 Motor Racing. (CC) FIA Formula One World Championship. Race 2.

7.00 The Biggest Loser: Couples. (PG, CC) 8.00 Talkin’ ’Bout Your Generation. (PG,

CC) 9.00 The Good Wife. (M, CC) As she

prepares to defend a scientist accused of setting fire to a laboratory, Alicia is distracted by news that her husband has been given a bail hearing and she is expected to testify on his behalf.

10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 Movie: Planes, Trains &

Automobiles. (M, 87, R) 12.45 Cops. (M) 1.15 Video Hits Up-Late. (G, R) 1.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 4.00 Religious Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 10.30 A Fork In The Road. (G, R, CC) 11.00 The Emperor’s Tomb: The Secret Of

Zhao Ling. (G, R, CC) 12.00 Cycling. Paris-Nice. Highlights. 1.00 Speedweek. 2.00 Athletics. IAAF World Indoor

Championships. Highlights. From Doha, Qatar.

3.00 FIFA World Cup Magazine. 3.30 UEFA Champions League

Magazine. 4.00 Soccer. French League Cup. Final.

Bordeaux v Marseille. Highlights. 5.00 The World Game. 6.00 Thalassa: Sounding The Depths. (G,

CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 Lost Worlds: Chachapoya – Solving

The Mystery Of A Lost Civilisation. (PG, CC)

8.30 Dateline. (CC) 9.30 Cutting Edge: Generation Jihad.

(CC) Part 3 of 3. 10.30 Movie: We Shall Overcome. (M, 06) 12.25 Movie: All The Invisible Children.

(MA15+, 05, R, CC) 2.35 WeatherWatch. 5.05 Korean News. 5.40 Japanese News.


sun

day

2803

27/0

328

/03

29/0

3

6.00 Children’s Programs.11.00 Big Ideas. (CC) 12.00 Midday Report. (CC) 12.30 Australia: Land Of Parrots. (G, R, CC) 1.30 The Einstein Factor. (G, R, CC) 2.00 The Bill. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Children’s Programs.6.05 Ancient Megastructures: Istanbul’s

Hagia Sophia. (G, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 The 7.30 Report. (CC) 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. (CC) 8.30 Rivers With Griff Rhys Jones: The

East. (G, CC) Part 5 of 5. 9.35 QI. (CC) 10.05 Artscape: A Thousand Different

Angles. (G, CC) 10.35 Lateline. (CC) 11.10 Lateline Business. (CC) 11.40 Four Corners. (R, CC) 12.25 Media Watch. (G, R, CC) 12.40 The Chaser’s War On Everything.

(M, R, CC) 1.20 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG, R, CC) 2.25 Hymns Of Glory. (G, R) 2.55 Big Ideas. (R, CC) 3.55 Good Game. (PG, R, CC) 4.30 Shortland Street. (PG) 5.00 Something In The Air. (G, R, CC) 5.30 The Einstein Factor. (G, R, CC)

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 News. (CC) 12.00 Movie: Sam Churchill: Search For A

Homeless Man. (M, 99, R, CC) 2.00 All Saints. (M, R, CC) 3.00 Come Dine With Me. (G) 3.30 Larry The Lawnmower. (P, R, CC) 4.00 Kid Detectives. (C, R, CC) 4.30 News At 4.30. (CC) 5.00 M*A*S*H. (G, R) 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 Today Tonight. (CC) 7.00 Home And Away. (PG, CC) 7.30 Eye Of The Leopard. (PG, CC) 8.30 Grey’s Anatomy. (M, CC) Derek

confronts Richard over his alcoholism. Tensions between Teddy, Cristina and Owen escalate.

9.30 Private Practice. (M, CC) Sam and Naomi are stunned by Maya’s shocking announcement, and Naomi’s irrational response leaves Sam to pick up the pieces.

10.30 Serial Killers: Dennis Nilsen. (M) 11.30 Real Crime: Almost A Perfect

Murder. (M) 12.30 Home Shopping. (G) 5.30 Early News. (CC)

6.00 Today. (CC) 9.00 Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) 11.00 News. (CC) 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) 1.00 The View. (PG, CC) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) 3.00 Alive And Cooking. (G) 3.30 Magical Tales. (P, CC) 4.00 The Shak. (C, CC) 4.30 News. (CC) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (G, CC) 5.30 Hot Seat. (G, CC) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 WIN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 Top Gear. (PG, CC) 8.40 Survivor: Heroes Vs Villains. (PG,

CC) Hosted by Jeff Probst. 9.40 20 To 01. (PG, CC) 10.40 Kitchen Nightmares USA:

Seascape. (MA15+, R, CC) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (CC) 12.00 WIN News. (CC) 12.30 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG, R, CC) 1.30 Antiques Roadshow. (G, R, CC) 2.00 Division 4. (b&w, M, R) 3.00 Danoz Direct. (G) 3.30 Good Morning America. (CC) 5.00 Early Morning News. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.00 Early News. (CC) 7.00 Toasted TV. (G) 8.00 Totally Wild. (C, CC) 8.30 Puzzle Play. (P, R, CC) 9.00 News. (CC) 10.00 The Circle. (PG, CC) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG, CC) 1.00 The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, CC) 3.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 4.00 Huey’s Kitchen. (G) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) 5.00 News. (CC) 6.00 The Simpsons. (G, R, CC) 6.30 Neighbours. (G, CC) 7.00 The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) 7.30 The Biggest Loser: Couples. (PG, CC) 8.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, CC) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R, CC) While investigating the

mysterious suicide of a navy lieutenant aboard an aircraft carrier, the team uncovers a much deadlier plot.

9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, CC) 10.30 News/Sports Tonight. (CC) 11.15 The Late Show With David

Letterman. (PG) 12.00 Army Wives. (M) 1.00 Infomercials. (PG, R) 4.00 Religious Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Movie: Il Mare. (PG, 00) 2.45 Argentine Tango. (PG, R) 3.00 If Only. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 Living Black. (R, CC) 4.00 The Wine Lovers’ Guide To

Australia. (G, R) 4.30 The Journal. (CC) 5.00 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 6.00 Global Village: Liverpool/Cat

Women Of Rome. (G, R, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 Insight. (CC) 8.30 Blood And Guts: A History Of

Surgery: Bleeding Hearts. (M, R, CC) Part 2 of 5. With a family history of heart problems, presenter Michael Mosley has a personal interest in the story of the pioneers of heart surgery, whose work teetered on the scalpel-edge between saviour and executioner.

9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.00 The Operation: Surgery Live: Brain.

(MA15+, CC)10.55 Movie: Perhaps Love. (PG, 05) 12.50 Do Not Resuscitate. (M, R, CC) 1.50 WeatherWatch Overnight. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Soccer. UEFA Champions League.


tues

day

3003

30/0

3

The Bakehouse

Fresh Bread, Pies, Cakes & Pastries baked daily

Speciality cakes made to order,Takeaway & Cappuccinos

Dine-in or Takeaway

11 Dension St, Adaminaby Ph: 6454 2453

FFrFreseshhh BBrBreaeaddd, PP Piieiess, CC C kakakeses

Adaminaby

OPEN 7 DAYS

Put this date in your diary as a MUST DO This years’ theme:-

AAd

Race Day

ay

Adaminaby Rac

Day

Adaminab

AdAAAAAAAAAAAAAA aminaby yyyyyyyyyyy Race DDDDDDDDDDDayayayayayayayayayayayaaaa

AdAdAdAdAdAdAdAddddddaaaaaaaamamamamama inininininininininiiiiininababababababababababababaababyyyyy yyyyyyyy RaRaRaRaRaRaRaRaRaRaRaRaRaRaRacececececececececececececece DDDDDDDDDDDDDD Dayayayayayayayayayayayayayayaydamininnnabyabyabyabyabyabyabyabyabyabyabyabyab R RRRRRRR R R R Ra RaRa ce ce ce ce ce e e e ee e e DayDayDayDayDayDayDayDayDayDayayayayDayDay

AdamAdamAdamAdamAdamAdamAdamAdaAdaAdaAdaAdaAdAdaAdaminaby R

AdAdAdAdAdAdAdAdAdAdAdAdAdAdAdamamamamamamamamamamamamamammiiiiininininininininnababababababababababababbababy y y y y y y y y yyyyy RRaRaRaRaRaRaRaRaRaRaRaRaRaRacececececececececececeececec Da

ce Day

AdAdAddddddddddddaaaaaminabbbby RRRRRRRRRRace DayAAdAdAdAdAdAdAdAdAdAdAdAdAdA amamamamamamamamamamamammmamininininininininininababababababaaababababababbyy y y y yyyyy RRRRRRRRRRRRRaRaR ce

by Race DDDDDDDDDDDDDayayayayayayayayaayayayayayy

Adaminaby Race Day

Saturday 20th November 2010

FOOD, FASHION, REFRESHMENTS & MORE

GET A GROUP TOGETHER AND CELEBRATE IN A MARQUEE

Gates open at 11am for all the fun!

www.adaminabyangler.com.auww adaminabyangler com a

Adaminaby Angler & SNOWERKS

22 Baker St,Adaminaby NSW 2629

Ph: 6454 2260

FULFULLING EVERY ANGLERS & SKIERS DREAM

*Easter Specials in store*

· Papers · Exercise books

· Magazines · Pens · Cards

We cover all your needs and we

even have your mail.

See you all at the Adaminaby Easter Fair

14 Denison St, Adaminaby Ph: 6454 2303

See you all at the Adaminaby Easter Fair

SAGENCYPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSST OFFICE &OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OFFICE & NEWSAGENCEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN& NEWSAGENCYPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP & NEWSAGEEEEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNPOST OFFICE & NEWSAGENCY

Snowy Mountains Accommodationwith Deluxe and Family Suites

· Licence Restaurant · Guest Lounge & Bar

· Cosy Log Fires · Large Games Room

Adaminaby is the gateway to Mt Selwyn & the Snowy Mountains.Check us out on: www.snowymountainsmotel.com.au

Contact us: Snowy Mountains Hwy, Adaminaby NSW 2629Ph: (02) 6454 2380 Fx: (02) 6454 2462

LEIGH STEWARTLicensed Real Estate

Stock & Station

Agent

No. 284292

STEWARTS

ADAMINABYGALLERY

Ph: 02 6454 2285 - www.adaminabystewart.ws

Ride with the pioneers with 39 years experience!

MENTION THIS

ADVERT FOR A

DISCOUNT

LAKE EUCUMBENE’S “TOP TOURIST” PARKMENTION THIS ADVERT FOR A DISCOUNT

A DISCOUNT

Come tickle a trout or two in the most breathtaking scenery in the

Snowy Mountains. We can offer you luxury lakeside cabins and bungalows

through to grassy tent side, BBQ’s, kiosk, bait and tackle.

“2 bedroom units with TV, DVD & ”

A Day for the whole family to enjoy!

All the fun of the fair at Adaminaby this EasterAdaminaby will be buzzing with all the fun of its annual Easter fair on Easter Saturday, April 3.

Over the years, the Adaminaby Easter fair has developed into a great day for the whole family to enjoy, with various attractions and competitions on offer.

The fun starts from 9am and continues into the afternoon, with the ‘wacky, quacky duck race’ with $700 prizemoney on offer.

The whole town of Adaminaby supports the fair.Events for the family include: market and food stalls, an

animal petting zoo, a visit from the Easter Bunny, Easter raffles, a wood auction, the jumping castle, the CWA Trash and Treasure stall and so much more.

Each year the fair offers new competitors the chance to win one of the regular competitions.

These include the dog high jump, Easter bonnet parade, trout tossing, tug-of-war, cooee calling, pie eating, watermelon eating, pet fancy dress and paper aeroplane competition.

With plenty of options to buy a meal and plenty of fun, Adaminaby town square is the place to be on Easter Saturday.

HORSE TREK ADVENTURES THROUGH THE SNOWYS HORSE TREK ADVENTURES THROUGH THE SNOWYS “ The Man from Snowy River may well be a myth, but the spirit of the Banjo Patterson’s legend lives

on in the Cochran Family”3-7 day treks through stunning scenery

Camp fire meals and qualified experienced mountain guides

Mountain bred tried and proven horses. See the famous Man from the Snowy

River Brumbies, visit historic huts and enjoy the yarns of mountain bushmen.

Peter & Judy Cochran Cochran Horse Treks “Yaouk” Adaminaby NSW

info @ cochranhorsetreks.com.auwww.cochranhorsetreks.com.au

1800 775 720

IT’S STACKED OUR WAY

It makes sense to advertise with

your local independent newspaper.With wider coverage to

reach a larger audience, now’s

the time to advertise.

Contact our friendly sales

team on 6452 0313

adaminabyausesBUSES FOR HIREPH: 6454 2620MOB: 0418 469 923160 SCENIC DR, ADAMINABY NSW 2629

Alpine Tourist ParkWhat we have to offer when you stay with us:∙ Fishing, Skiing, Bushwalking, Cycling.∙ We’re a few minutes drive from Lake Eucumbene.∙ We’re close to Selwyn Snowfields & the unspoiled beauty of Kosciusko National Park.We can help you organise your own guided

day tour & explore the hidden secrets & beauty of the Snowies.

Accommodation:We’re located in beauty & tranquility in 5

acres of exquisite trees & gardens∙ Accommodation to suit all tastes & budgets.∙ Cabins, powerered, unpowered & drive thru’ sites.

Snowy Mountains Hwy, AdaminabyPh: 6454 2438 www.alpinetouristpark.com.au

making everyday betterADAMINABYOpen 7 days a week

[email protected]: 6454 1144

GroceriesBread & Milk

Fruit & VegetablesQuality Meat

Smoked Trout & PateClothing

HardwareCampingSouvenirs

Wireless Internet

Snow GooseHotelMotel

Adaminaby NSW

Cnr Baker & Denison StAdaminaby NSW 2629

Ph: 6454 2202

Owners: Ron & Jan Rankin

∙ Central location right in the heart of Adaminaby.

∙ Comfortable Motel accommodation.∙ Only a 35 minute drive to Selwyn Snowfields.

∙ Drying rooms for snow gear.∙ Breakfast room, restaurant, bottleshop, TAB,

cosy fires.∙ Continental self service breakfast included in price.

Snow Goose Hotel MotelE: [email protected]

A Day for the whole family to enjoy!

EVENTS VENUE

Market stalls (9am to 2pm) Village Green & Denison St

CWA Trash & Treasure sale CWA Hall

Jumping castle Big Trout

Stage curtain viewing Memorial Hall

Animal Petting Zoo Big Trout

Fly & Lure casting demonstrations, Adaminaby Angler

instruction

Wacky Quacky Ducks lucky numbers sold all day till sold

COMPETITIONS VENUE10.00 a.m. – Pet Fancy Dress Village Green stage

10.00 a.m. -Trout Tossing heats Adaminaby Angler

10.15 a.m. – Dog High Jump Dog Arena

11.00 p.m. - Cooee contest Village Green stage

11.15 a.m.– Easter Bonnet parade Village Green stage

11.30 a.m. – Tug of War (adults & kids) Tug of War Arena

12.00 p.m. – P & C Wood auction Village Green

12.30 p.m. - Pie eating contest Village Green stage

12.45 p.m. - Water melon eating contest Village Green stage

1.00 p.m. – Paper Aeroplane Tug of War Arena

1.30 p.m. -Trout Tossing finals Adaminaby Angler

2.00 p.m. - Easter bunny arrives Village Green

2.30 p.m.- Wacky Quacky Duck Race

Timetable


CAMPBELL PAGE DONATES$2000 TO THE LOCAL HUBCAMPBELL PAGE DONATES $2000 TO THE LOCAL HUB

Sharp Street Access - 133 Sharp St, CoomaPH: 6450 2900 FAX: 6450 2922 PH: 64525534CAMPBELL PAGE COOMA

Cooma’s Campbell Page makes donations to the local drop in Centre, THE HUB, to help finance local programs, a lot of local volunteers also help with the programs for our local kids in the area. Campbell Page is a not for profit organisation which started as a youth drop in centre on the corner of Campbell And Page streets in Moruya in 1986. In 2010 Campbell page has grown to now be operational in over 80 locations across NSW, QLD, South Australia, ACT, Vic and Tasmania and delivers the following programs Employment services, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Disability Employment Services, Indigenous Services, youth and family services. Campbell Page mission is to Serve and empower communities by providing or facilitating innovative learning, employment and community services. So the Cooma Youth drop in centre is very close to Campbell Page hearts and we are pleased to help with this donation to help Paula and her team provide programs to help local youth.

Above: Marcus Caldwell of Campbell Pagepresents cheque to The Youth ProjectManager Paula Hovey.Left: Back row- Paula Hovey, AndreaLitchfield, Elyse HalseyFront row- Marcus Caldwell and Steve Garret

Drop In ActivitiesSupport, Referral, Advocacy

Education & Recreation Programs

THE HUB YOUTH SERVICE

WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN!WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN!

WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WWWWWWWWWIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!! WWWWWWWWINWIN WIN! WIN! WIIINNNNNN!!!!!!! WWWWWWWWWWIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!! WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWIIINNN!!! WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWINWWWWIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!! WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWIIIIINNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWIIIIIIIIINNNNN!!! WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNN! WWWWWIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!! WWWIN!!! WWWWWWWWWWWWWWIIIN! WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWINWWWWWWWWIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNN WWWIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!! WWWIN!! WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWIIIIIN! WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN! WIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!! WWWWWWWWWWWINNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!! WWWWWWWWWWWIN! WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWINWIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!! WWWIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNN!!! WWWWWWWWWWIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNN! WWWWWWWWWWIIN! WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN! WIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!! WWWWWWWWWWWWWIIINNNNNNNNN!!!!!!! WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWINWINNNNNNNNNNN WWWWWWWWWWWWINNN!!! WWWWWWWWWIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!! WWWIIIINNNNNNN!!!!!!!!! WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWINNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!! WWWWWWWWWWWWIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNN!!!!! WIN! WINWIN!!!!!!! WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWIIINNN!!!!!!!! WWWWWWWWWIIIIINNNNN!!! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WINWIN1 CHANCE IN 15 SINGLE ADULT TICKETS TO BE WON

SIMPLY FILL IN THE DETAILS BELOW & POST TO:THE MONARO POSTPO BOX 1227 COOMA NSW 2630Name:_______________________________

Phone:______________________________Tickets drawn on Friday morning March 26

WIN TICKETS TO

LTPM

/09/

0013

6

WWFEH10/1/Ps2

Cooma Show resultsWoodchop Results1 Boys Underhand 250mm,Josh Hayes, Towamba,

Burchall’s Transport & Recycling2 Boys Standing Block 250mm, Kurt Slater, Eden,

The Monaro Post3 Novice Underhand 275mm, Lance Matthews,

Bombala, Flynn’s Wrecking Yard4 Novice Standing Block 275mm, Matt Hall, Orbost,

Cooma Power Equipment5 OPEN Underhand h’cap 325mm, Harold Winkle,

Traralgon, VIC, Cooma Ex-Services Club6 OPEN Underhand h’cap 300mm, Harold Winkle,

Traralgon, VIC, Cooma Ex-Services Club7 OPEN Standing Block h’cap 275mm, Brent Smith,

Holbrook,Cooma Ex-Services Club8 OPEN Standing Block championship, Fred Whiter,

Towamba, Cooma Ex-Services Club9 Tree Felling Handicap, Josh Hayes, Towamba,

Hopkins Logging Gordon Litchfield Wool10 Cross Cut Sawing h’cap, Josh Hayes, Peter

Knight, Towamba, C & C Self Storage11 Veteran’s Underhand h’cap, Harold Winkle,

Traralgo, VIC,South East Printing Pty Ltd12 Two Man Combination h’cap, Josh Hayes, Peter

Knight, Towamba, Monaro Freight, CoomaChampion Axeman of the Day – decided by point

score: Josh Hayes, Towamba NSWFoodOpen1. Traditional Bread 1 N Giger 2 M Weeks 2. Breadmaker Bread – 1 M

Weeks 2 V Newton 3. Damper – 1 M Weeks 4. Plain Scones – 1 D Thurling 2 O Davies 3 M

Barron5. Other Scones – 1 M Barron 2 M Weeks 3 R Cahill6.Jam Tarts – 1 M McGufficke 2 M Weeks 3 R Carhill7. Shortbread – 1 J McDonald 2 M Weeks8. Anzac Biscuits – 1 M Barron 2 R Abela 3 M Weeks9. Afternoon Tea Biscuits – 1 R Cahill 2 M Weeks 3

R Abela10. Slices – 1 M Barron 2 M Weeks 3 R Cahill11. Muffins – 1 M Weeks 2 N Simons 3 R Abela12. Fruit Loaf – 1 M Barron 2 N Simons 3 R Abela13. Fruit Cake – 1 M Barron 2 M Weeks 15. Lamingtons – 1 M Weeks 2 R Cahill 3. M

McGufficke16. Sultana Cake – 1 M Weeks 2 R Cahill17. Carrot Cake – 1 F Crain 2 M Barron 3 M Weeks18. Sponge – 1 M Barron 2 O Davies19. Butter Cake – 1 M Weeks 2 T Newton20. Chocolate Cake – 1 M Barron 2 M Weeks 3 R

Cahill21. Marble Cake – 1 M Barron 2 O Davies 3 R Cahill22. Banana Cake – 1 M Barron 2 A Simpson 3 M

Weeks23. Orange Cake – 1 M Weeks 2 O Davies 3 F Crain24. Other Cake – 1 M Weeks 2 D SouthwellNovice25. Sponge – 1 J Watkins26. Biscuits – 1. J McDonald 2 J Watkins27. Butter Cake – 1. J WatkinsJunior30. Plain Scones – 1 T Crimmins 2 M Berlot 3 O

McKinnon-Campbell31. Muffins – 1 K Tucker + D Robinson 2 C Sillivan +

M Nicholl 3 J Minards + J Sixt32. Anzacs – 1 H Sherlock 2 H Patton 3 S Levkiah33. Pikelets – 1 K Hobbs 2 L Evans 3 V Newton 35. Slice – 1 J Madden + S Mayhew 2 N Harmer 3 J

Laundess + A Joyce36. Patty Cakes – 1 L Evans 2 A Albertoni 3N Harmer37. Chocolate Cake – 1 J Watkins 2 N Harmer 3 R

HarmerContinued page 28...

“Once I was acknowledged as a carer I felt better about myself and what I was doing.”

You or someone you know may be a carer - a carer is someone who helps and supports a family member or friend

who needs assistance. This may be a frail older person, an adult or child with a disability, a person with a chronic or mental illness or someone recovering after a long illness or accident.

Carers come from all walks of life - all cultures and all religions. Some are only 10 years of age while others are nearing 90. They may be spouses, parents, sons or daughters, siblings, friends, nieces or nephews, or neighbours.

Some are ‘full-time’ carers while others balance both a job and caring responsibilities. Most live with the person they care for although some live nearby or are caring from a distance. Most carers are women but there are many men who are carers too.

It can be difficult to identify a carer because some don’t use this word to describe themselves – many do not receive a CarerPayment or CarerAllowance from Centrelink. Nevertheless, they are still carers.

What do carers do? The role of each carer is different

depending on the needs of the person they care for. Carers may help with some or all

of the following: ShoppingWalkingBathingBanking Sitting and risingDressing HouseworkOrganising appointmentsGrooming GardeningTransportingToileting Preparing mealsRemindingPutting to bed EatingCommunicatingGetting up MedicationsTherapy. The expectations of family and others can also weigh

heavily. Even in large families the responsibility of providing care is often left to one person rather than being shared. As caring can be a challenging and all-consuming role, carers

need the support of family and friends.

“Caring has been left to me - because I live near Dad. I accept this, but would welcome help sometimes.”

Many carers say that despite the challenges (for example tiredness, conflicting emotions, less opportunities to socialise or work and minimal family support) they would do it all again.

Caring can bring a great sense of satisfaction. It may allow carers to prove themselves, strengthen their relationship with the person they care for and gain their appreciation - these can be strong incentives for taking on a caring role.

When do carers stop being carers?

In most situations caring does not cease - it simply changes. Even when caring at home is no longer possible carers may continue this role with their family member in residential care - that is, in low or high level care which used to be called hostels or nursing homes. Pictured above, Seniors week at Cooma Contact

centre 2009.

M E R I M B U L A

Home Nursing ServiceProvides a range of services including;planned care to maintain frail aged and people with disabilities in their own home. The service is funded for several programs and also provides care on a fee for service basis. We are client focused and all care is planned around individual needs. We have a large range of equipment for sale or hire including bathroom mobility aids, continence products and advice on usage available.

We have recently been successful in our tender to continue to be on the Panel of Approved Community Nursing Providers for Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

We are centrally located and invite you to visit and talk to our friendly staff to discuss any nursing care, domestic care, or respite care services that are available.

Re-locating to: Werri-Nina Day Care Centre offices, Sharp St Cooma, adjacent to

the Royal Hotel. Offcial opening in June.

Our plan this year is to ‘grow our own’, in

providing staff with opportunities to access qualifications to enable them to diversify their

role and create opportunities for career changes within MHNS.

It is our clients who will then have the full flow

on effect from our highly trained and skilled staff. Ph: (02) 6452 5245

182 Sharp St, Cooma

Fax: (02) 6452 5450

YALLAMBEE LODGE

Yallambee Lodge, which opened in 1995, offers a varied range of services to the local aged community. From the initial 24 bed hostel, we have expanded and now have two new houses with a total of 40 beds. Thirty-eight of these are for permanent residents and two are for respite. We are able to offer a diverse range of care which is aimed at meeting every resident’s individual and special needs. On staff we have registered nurses, enrolled nurses and our carers, all of whom make up a diverse and multiskilled team dedicated to delivering the highest level of care possible.

We have also diversified into community care with our 20 community Aged Care Packages. These packages are also aimed at meeting the individual care needs of those clients who need assistance but who make the choice to remain home.

If you have any questions about Yallambee Lodge, or would like to view the facility, please contact Chris

Batten, Manager, on 6452 1669, or the Acting CACP Coordinator, Laurel Hoh on 6452 6801

during office hours.

1 Binalong Street, Cooma NSW 2630

The Bombala Street Surgery

62 Bombala Street P.O Box 650, Cooma NSW 2630

Ph. 6452 5888 Fax. 6452 4868

Dr Andrew EGAN Dr Craig CORR Dr Hamish STEINER Dr Ruby CURTISDr Kylie FARDELLDr Michelle ANDREWSDr Tina BLIGHTDr Parag DAS

NOW OPEN Monday – Friday 9am to 5:30pmSaturday 9am to 12:30pm

Shop 2, 64 Jindabyne Rd Berridale (Next to the Berridale Trading Co.)

Ph: 6456 3022 Fax: 6456 3023

• Diabetes Australia Supplies • Weekly Medication Packing • Blood Pressure Testing • Express Prescription Service

Being a carer

Hooks Pharmacy...Hooks Pharmacy...Not remembering as well as you used to?

Hooks take the guess work out of medications. Ask our Pharmacists about Community Webster packs -

Remembering medication made easy...

Caring for Seniors at

140-148 Sharp St Ph. 6452 1744

Perhaps not as agile as you once were?Hooks has wheelchairs, walkers and crutches, commodes and shower chairs for sale or hire. For those hard to get items, such as power lift

chairs and bed rails, please come in see our friendly staff and take a free catalogue of products on offer. We will be

happy to order any item in for you.

Let Hooks Pharmacy look after you and help make our treasured Seniors as comfortable as possible without all the worry!

Really well priced glucosamine and fish oil for the aches, pains and stiff joints.

ALLENS FUNERALSServing the Monaro since 1921

Alan & Catherine DoddDiretors & JPs

Phone: 6452 2094 Mob: 0412 650 144

43 Denison StreetCooma NSW 2630

Celebrating Seniors Week 2010Snowy River Shire

Movies and a meal Wednesday March 24 Jindabyne 10.30am - Movie Snowy Mountains Cinema Snowy Region Visitors Centre 12.45pm - Lunch at Jindabyne CWA Hall Thredbo Terrace Jindabyne Cost: Movie: Free (courtesy of Snowy Mountain’s Cinema Group) Lunch: $12 per head

Transport available: $5 per head Pick up times Adaminaby: 9am Berridale: 9.45am Jindabyne: 10.15am

Cooma-Monaro Shire

Back roads bus tripWednesday march 24Depart 8.45am rear of Cooma LibraryReturn: approximately 3.30pmIncludes lunch

Sir William Hudson centre annual feteEach year the Sir William Hudson Memorial Centre holds its annual fete.

This year the fete will be on Sunday March 28 from 10am until 2pm.

The fete will be held in the grounds of the aged care facility in Fachin Avenue, Cooma.

The centre is an aged care facility that is run by a voluntary Board of Directors. As our population of aging people is ever increasing, we are requiring more space and facilities to accommodate this need. All fundraising goes towards improved quality of life for the 52 high care, and 20 low care residents in the centre.

The centre would like to extend the lounge and recreational areas of the high care section and enlarge the laundry facilities to help cope with the increasing demand.

Without the generosity of the people from the Monaro and Snowy Mountains Region this event would not be able to take place each year.

The fete will have the traditional auction sale of wine and various goods and services that have been donated to

us, which will commence at 11.30amThere will also be various stalls selling,

cakes, books, plants, craft, donuts, face painting and many more things. A BBQ is also operating and selling cold drinks and morning tea.

There are raffles which will be drawn

on the day with prizes donated from Woolworths and Coles as well as a wood raffle.

If you would like to donate something to the fete please call the Centre on 6452 3578.

Contact us now to find out more

FOR 30 DAYS30 DOLLARS

108 Commissioner Street, [email protected] 1522

41 Holland Rd, Polo FlatPO Box 46 Cooma 2630

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

E: [email protected]

1

3

5

8

9

46

7

2

?

?

?

?

?

?

?WHO’S

@POLO

FLAT

INDUSTRIAL

ESTATE

1. Summit Smash Repairs2. Country Wide Wool 3. C & C Wassink - Self Storage4. Cooma Sand & Concrete

5. High Country Kitchens6. Elgas7. Snowy Sheds8. Southern Service Centre

9. Monaro Wool Services10. Monaro Freight11. Monaro Panel Beaters

Who’s atPolo Flat?

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

10

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

Specialising in Farm Machinery - Sales & Services

SOUTHERNSERVICECENTRE

MTA • LMD 12556

Gregory AbrahamANIAME

Proprietor40 Polo Flat Road

Cooma, NSW 2630

Ph: 02 6452 1605Fax: 02 6452 [email protected]

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

Country Wide Wool Pty Ltd

Phone: David AbrahamP. 02 6452 2262 M. 0417 431 966 F. 02 6452 4448

18 Holland Road, Polo Flat Cooma

New trading hours8am - 4pm Monday to Friday

Wool Buyers

11

Cooma Sand and ConcreteCooma Sand and Concrete commenced operations at it’s current site in 1972. It has been working the Monaro Region from Bredbo to Thredbo ever since.

The choice is yours, whether you are after sand, gravel, soil, heavy haulage, bulk tipper work or ready mix concrete, it’s all available at Cooma Sand and Concrete.

Concrete has been supplied to many and varying job sites including bridges, dams, roads

and buildings to name but a few.If you are looking to hire a low

loader, earth moving equipment or water tanker for your stock or general construction site, look no further.

Call Cooma Sand and Concrete for all your sand, concrete and gravel requirements.

6452 1660 or visit us at Polo Flat Road between 7am and 4pm


HAVEN’T GOT THE ROOM?...NEED STORAGE SPACE?...

• Various shed sizes available • Very reasonable rates• Fully secured premises • Long or short term rental • High security storage • All the packing boxes and wrapping requirements to protect your belongings

For enquires phone Cathy· Mob: 0417 274 010 · A/H 6452 1511

1 Airstrip Rd, Polo Flat, CoomaE: [email protected]

Why not store it with C & C Self Storage

9 Polo Flat Rd, Polo FlatPh: 6452 7540Mob: 0407 362 307www.snowysheds.com.au

Everybody Needs a Shed!!!Carports, Garages, Homes, Farm and Industrial Sheds. 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 Robert Kerrison

Cooma Sand & Concrete Pty LtdCooma Sand & Concrete Pty Ltd

Quality Construction Material Suppliers

(02) 6452 1660Polo Flat Rd, Cooma

MONARO PANEL BEATERS

24 Hour Tilt Tray Towing Service

Insurance & Private workCar-O-Liner Measuring System

All Types of Spray Painting

From Touch-up to Full RespraysSpecialising in Baked Enamel Finishes

Windscreens Fitted

Ph 6452 1568 Fax 6452 2307

Carlaminda Rd, Cooma

Ph 6452 1568 Fax 6452 2307

Carlaminda Rd, Cooma

??

??

??Who’s @ Polo Flatindustrial Estate?

Sydney • Melbourne • Cooma • NSW Snowy Mountains

Polo Flat Rd, Cooma NSW 2630

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

General Road Freight ServiceCOVERING

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

· Motorbike Repairs & Services· Spare Parts & Accessories· Tyres & Oils

· General Machining· Drilling· Welding/ Fabrication

Specialising in 4 wheeler, dirt bike and road bike repairs.

Continued from page 24...38. Novelty Cake – 1 L Evans 2 E Ventura 3 I McGufficke39. Other Cake – 1 J Louis 2 T Revelant 3 C BitarPrimary40. Rock Cakes – 1 J Bottom 2 M McGufficke 3 H Bottom41. Slice – 1 M Pearce 2 N Harmer 3 R Harmer42. Packet Cake – 1 R Harmer 2 M McGufficke 3 T Maurier43. Decorated Arrowroots (5-7) – 1 K Hobbs 2 R Freebody 3 T

Maurier44. Decorated Arrowroots – (8-12) 1 L Evans 3 S J Ventura45. Gingerbread Man (5-8) – 1 J Pascoe 2 J Dorwawrd 3 K

Coles(9-12) – 1 L Evans 2 S J Ventura 3 J LouisPreschool 46. Decorated Arrowroots – 1 J Ventura 2 K Maurier 3 J

McDonald47. Decorated Patty Cakes – 1 T Cahill 2 K Maurier 3 N

Revelant48. Decorated Gingerbread Man – 1 J Ventura 2 M Gardiner49. Novelty Cake – 1 Kids Kare 2 T CahillChocolates50. Unfilled – 1 M Weeks 1 SJ Ventura (Jnr)

51. Filled – 1. M Weeks52. Easter Egg – 1 L EvansIcing & Decorating55. Small Cake – C VenturaRich Fruit Cake60. Local Area – 1. L Roberson 2 A Roberson 3 A Thurling61. Zone – 1. P AmbergMost Successful Exhibitor – M WeeksChampion Cake – M Weeks – (Class 24 Coffee Cake)Most Successful Primary Exhibitor – L EvansMost Successful Junior Exhibitor – L Evans

CWA Cooma Branch Outstanding Entrant Primary – J Bottom (rock cakes)CWA Cooma Branch Outstanding Entrant Novice – J Watkins (butter cake)Angora goat resultsClass 2: Rivers 901, Currajong 3031 2, Currajong

3026 3; class 3: Dulark 1150 1, Rivers 2, Dulark 1155 3; class 4: Rivers 747 1, Rivers 4423 2; class 5: Rivers 1, Currajong 2; class 6: Rivers 1, Currajong 2; class 7: Rivers 1, Dulark 2, Curralong 3; class 8: Currajong 1; class 1: Dulark 1, Currajong 2; class 12: Dulark 1, Rivers 2, Currajong 3; class 13: Rivers 1, Currajong 2; class 14: Rivers 1, Dulark 2, Currajong 3; class 15: Rivers 1, Dulark 2, Dulark 3; class 16: Dulark 1. Champion doe; Rivers; Champion buck: Rivers; Champion Kid, Rivers; Grand Champion: Rivers

Yard dogsCooma Show yard dog trial results: Local- judge C

Sellars: 1. Nichols- Frank – 90pts; 2. T Jardine – Buddy – 88pts. Maiden – judge D Incher:

1. S Maurer – Sky – 96pts; 2. P Stewart – Roy- 92pts; 3. D Whitby – Thunder – 91pts; 4. C Sellars – Lou – 90pts; 4. P Stewart – Gin – 90pts

Novice - judge D Incher: 1. S Maurer – Spider - 90 + 90 = 186pts; 2. D whitby – Buzz – 95 + 90 = 186; 3. P Stewart – Rocey – 94 +89 = 183; 4. S Maurer – Sky – 96 + 84 = 180.

Open – judge D Whitby: 1. N Lynch Gabby – 95 + 98 = 193pts; 2. N Lynch – Flash 96 + 96 = 192; 3. C Sellars – Larry – 96 + 95 = 191; G Armour – Tess – 94 + 95 = 189; 4. C Sellars – Tiger – 94 + 95 = 189; 6. Y Anderson – Tilly – 95 + 91 = 186.

Cooma Show Results

Wednesday March 24, 2010 Directory Guide 29

Builders

Tell them how good a job you can do!

SUNRISE BUILDING & PROPERTY SERVICES PTY LTDSUNRISE BUILDING & PROPERTY SERVICES PTY LTD

LIC NO: 37754

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

COOMA AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCESALES, INSTALLATION & SERVICE

Lic AU11329

MOBILE: 0418 484 111 PHONE & FAX: 64523796

EMAIL: [email protected]

RICHARD SEEARSCOOMA’S ONLY SPECIALIST DEALER

Automotive

Mobile Service Still Available

MECHANICAL REPAIRS & SERVICING ON 4WD, VEHICLES, FORESTRY, FARM, LIGHT TRUCK AND TRAILERS.

NOW SUPPLYING & FITTING TYRES, HYDRAULIC HOSES & FITTINGS.

4 WHEEL ALIGNMENTS, REGO CHECKS & LOG BOOK SERVICING.

New Workshop Location 175 Maybe Street Bombala

Ph: 6458 4522/ 0409 151 024

Call in & see Des and Tony

$2.00COOMA’SORIGINAL HOTBAKE

$2.00WEDNESDAYS

PIES, CAKES, SANDWICHESSPECIAL OCCASIONSBIRTHDAY CAKES TO ORDER

Not just a cake shopIt’s a delight shop

Hains CentreCooma

Ph : 6452 2853Email : [email protected]

Bakery

Carpet Cleaning, General Cleaning

MonaroMagiclean

Carpet and Upholstery STEAM Cleaning and Protection

Window Cleaning, Domestic & Commercial Cleaning.

Hard Surface Strip & Polish, (Tiles, Lino & Slate)

Leather Cleaning & Conditioning24 Hour Emergency Flood Relief

0402 205 987Ph/Fax: 02 6452 7648


*Conditions apply

SPECIAL2 HOUSES CARPET

STEAMED CLEANEDFOR THE PRICE OF 1.

*CONDITIONS APPLY

OFFER FINISHES MARCH 31

MERIMBULA · COOMA · MORUYAMaypole Motors

48 Sharp St, Cooma NSW 2630PH: (02) 6452 3348

NEED TO RENT A CAR OR TRUCK?THINK...

Car & Truck Rentals

Concreting

CONCRETE CONSTRUCTIONAVOID THE COWBOYSOnly Use Licenced & Insured

Tradesmen You Can Trust Businesses.

- Workmanship- Reliability

- Service- Fair Pricing

- Driveways- Footpaths

- Slabs for houses/sheads- Stencil concreting

Continuous Screening confirms:

Phone: 6452 4443Mobile: 0427 778 917

Lic No: 51487C

John Bujalski

“Why Would You Use Anyone Else?”

Dog Grooming

43 Denison StCooma NSW 2630

Phone (02) 6452 2094,Mobile 0412 650 144

[email protected] & Catherine Dodd

Providing a professional and understanding service

With convenience of arrangements In your home or at our premises

24 hours 7 DaysFDA Assurance of Quality

Funeral Services

Phone and leave a message

Jenni Power

6456 352111 Dalgety Rd

- Berridale

Wednesday March 24, 201030 Directory Guide


Drillers

Dance School

DRILLERS PTY LTD

WATER BORESFOR STOCK, DOMESTIC, ORCHARDS & VINEYARDS

All workmanship and materials guaranteed. All workmanship and materials guaranteed. Licensed Water Bore DrillersLicensed Water Bore Drillers

WHY PAY MORE WHEN THE BEST WILL COST YOU LESSWHY PAY MORE WHEN THE BEST WILL COST YOU LESSPPhh 66336622 33336666

FFaaxx 66336622 33116644AAll ll hhoouurrss

77 ddaayyss aa wweeeekk

[email protected] THE LOCAL AREA FOR 49 YEARS!

ABN 76001 313 499

Member of Australian Drilling Industry Association

Carpet Cleaning, General Cleaning

AXECLEANING SERVICES

PO Box 661Cooma NSW 2630

Email : [email protected]

FOR ALL YOUR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL CLEANING NEEDS

Ph : 0406 995 228

Electrical

RJ & AM LAWRENCEELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LIC NSW: EC15073

ACT LIC: C1214ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORSRJ & AM LAWRENCE

LEVEL 2 SERVICE PROVIDERMETERING POWER CONNECTION

• SOLAR PANEL GROSS METER• ALL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

• COMPETITIVE PRICES...

Authorisation No: AP31204

DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIALFLOOR HEATING

PH: 6452 4142 MOB: 0412 075 848Email: [email protected]

Earthmoving/Equipment

Dam cleaning, road construction/maintenance, poly pipe laying equipment, supply & delivery of gravel.

Full range of civil & earthmovingequipment available.

Telephone (02) 6458 3243 Mobile: 0428 584 431

Bombala

Insurance

Inner Health

Body TalkBody TalkHealing Physically,

Emotionally, Mentally andSpiritually.

Ph. 6452 2851Wendy Rees: 11 Egan St.Cooma. 2630

When the Body talks to itself it can heal itself...

Massage Therapy

Secretarial

COOMA CALL CENTRE

1800 reply for reunions / seminarsSecretarial & Typing Serviceswww.coomacallcentre.com.au

02 6455 3993

Tyres

THE NEW

JUST TYRESCOOMA

NOW OPENFOR ALL YOUR TYRE NEEDS

CONTACT JUST TYRES ON 6452 1411

54 Bombala St, Cooma

Wednesday March 24, 2010 Directory Guide 31

• Grader• Backhoes• Bobcats• Traxcavator• Excavator• Tippers

• Trencher• Air Compressor• Rock Hammer• Borer• Broom• Roller

And for all your excavation needs

0408 485 148 or0408 489 516

And for all your excavation needsond fonAn or aon cr excryouall avcarl dneednion ntvat sdnti

For hard to reach places....For hard to reach places....

FOR HIREEvaluated

Work Platforms6 and 9 metre

platforms

BURKE’SPLANT HIRE

COOMA

Optometrist

H O M E

C O O M ASpecs

MP

00

08

9

171 Sharp Street CoomaPh/Fax 6452 1048 1800 678 880

Mob 0412 439 550

Visioncare and DVA suppliers

NEXT EYE TESTING

Tuesday 27th April


Music Lessons

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK!Rock guitar lessons now available.What ever music you’re into we’ll have you playing like apro in no time.Metallica, ac/dc, red hot chili peppers, green day, Jack Johnson...

We teach all these guitar styles and more:- Contemporary rock,- Hits from the 90’s, 80’s, 70’s, 60’s & 50’s- Country- Blues- Classical

Individual private lessons tailored to suit your goals.COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Ph: (02) 6452 6067

Shop 2 Parkview Arcade123 Sharp StreetCOOMA

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK!

www.coomamusic.com.au

Hire

EQUIPMENT HIRE FOR TRADESMEN, BUILDERS AND HANDYMEN

Proprietors: Kim Simpson

4 Vale Street, PO Box 916 COOMA NSW 2630

Phone/Fax: 6452 1705

EQUIPMENT HIRE FOR TRADESMEN

COOMA TOOL & PLANT HIRE

Garden

• Experienced Lawn & Garden Care

• Yard Clean-up

• Fully Insured • Free Quotes

COOMA & SURROUNDING AREAS

P.O Box 838, CoomaPh 0418 486 822


MP0

0056

ABN: 76 221 005 453

Joinery

A AA division of van der PLAAT HOLDINGS P.T.Y. L.T.D.

FINE FURNITUREA.C.N. 001907099

A & A JOINERYAnthony van der Plaat

Lic No 65236CDirector

Mobile: 0412 574 540149 Rhine Falls RdCOOMA NSW [email protected]

&

M & T MOTORSAuto Dismantling

New & Used Spare PartsMechanical Repairs

Rego ChecksTyres - New, Used & Recaps

New Trailers

404 Monaro HwyPO Box 981Cooma NSW 2630

Ph: 02 6452 5250Fax: 02 6452 5549

Mob: 0414 484 180

MP0

0007

24 HOUR TOWING

Motor

10 STEPS TO

YOUR HOUSESELLING

Shop 3 Centennial Plaza, Cooma Ph: 6452 4043

STEP 1: Ring Ryan, Amanda or Joand they’ll do the other nine

Realestate

GreenfieldGreenfieldRide on & Push Mowers in stock

Village Ford“Sales and Service”

51 Maybe StreetBombala NSW 2632

Phone: 6458 3522 Fax: 6458 [email protected]

LMD: 6497

AH: Peter Cottrell - 6458 3112

Vehicles

Wednesday March 24, 201032 Grassroots

Imagine Stock Horse Stud

• Breeding• Breaking• Training• Sales

www.imaginestockhorses.com.au


PH: 6454 5146 or


i i t kh


PH: 6454 5146 or454 5146 or


Landcare funding will help local landholdersSerrated Tussock is a nightmare for landholders on the Monaro.

It will readily invade pastures and native grasslands and has been described as causing a greater reduction of pasture and carrying capacity than any other weed in Australia.

In NSW alone, it is estimated that serrated tussock has cost more than $40 million per year in control and lost production.

It will easily spread between paddocks and properties and as such serrated tussock requires long term management and a community/regional approach. With this in mind the Berridale Rocky Plains Landcare Group is offering funding to local landholders to assist them in controlling infestations of this weed of national significance.

The funding has a three pronged approach:

‹ Priority landholders with significant areas of Serrated Tussock infestation have been identified and offered the services of spray contractors on a 50% cost share basis;

‹ Other landholders in the Berridale Rocky Plains area who have more scattered infestations of the weed also have the opportunity to receive a free drum of herbicide to assist them in their own serrated tussock

spray programs;‹ About 30 landholders attended

a Serrated Tussock Control Field Day in Berridale last Friday. Topics covered included the identification of serrated tussock, herbicide selection and spray techniques and long term options for control.

“This funding is great for landholders – weeds such as serrated tussock can reduce native pastures, effect productivity and have the ability to spread at a rapid rate;” President of the Berridale Rocky Plains Landcare Group, Stuart Reid, said.

“The program will assist local landholders to control infestations and reduce the chance of further spread. It’s vitally important to stay on top of weeds such as this and the funding will help reduce the cost of spraying programs”.

This funding has been made possible through the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country initiative. The Caring for our Country program supports communities, farmers and other land managers to protect Australia’s natural environment.

If you are interested in finding out more about the funding available please contact Anna Rudd at the Berridale Rocky Plains Landcare Group on 6456 1455.

District agronomist Luke Pope, addresses landholders at last Friday’s serrated tussock field day at Berridale

Lamb market remains firmCooma Associated Agents yarded and sold 1600 lambs and 4000 sheep at their March 15 sale.

The lambs were all showing the signs of the improving season with both the fat and store lambs presenting in fresh condition.

The lamb market was firm on last sale with lesser numbers.

Sheep were again the highlight of the sale with butchers competing strongly on some fewer numbers to make up loads.

Some lines of restocking Merino ewes were yarded but in most cases these were purchased by processors.

QuotationsLambsD & L Venables, BC, 32, $123; RE Walder,

BWA, 23, $120; Quartz Hill P’ship, BC, 58, $118; Pilktington/Rogers, Eld, 6, $118; RL & J Bond, BWA, 31, $116; O Blyth, BWA, 20, $114; Walker Phillips, BWA, 100, $114; Louvain P/L, LMK, 22, $111; D & D Trotter, BC, 6, $108; J & J Walters, LMK, 42, $98; WHP & AR Charles, Eld, 56, $94; W & J Russell, Eld 30, $86.

Store crossbred lambsLouvain Past Co, Lmk, 20, $91; WHP & AR

Charles, Eld, 58, $90; MT Marshall, BWA, 67,

$90; DJ & MM Wellsmore, BC, 19, $86.50; MT Marshall, BWA, 51, $85.

WethersD & D Robinons, BC, 3, $115; MD McPhie, BC,

14, $114; J & J Cleret, BWA, 49, $112; Litchfield Wondallee, LMK, 70, $105.60; KM Fraser, BWA, 48, $100; G & E Miners, Lmk, 34, $96; DL Constance, Eld, 25, $90; NC Curtis, Eld, 12, $80.

EwesRJ Hain, Eld, 101, $103.50; DJ & MM

Wellsmore, BC, 72, $98; C Hain, Lmk, 25, $96; Fraser Bros, BWA, 14, $96; O Blyth, BWA, 38, $96; Shanley Caddigat, LMK, 34, $95; CM Picker, BC, 35, $90; RE & DV Maguire, Eld, 27, $86.

Store sheepCSC & RM Mackay, BC, 137 M/wethers, 1

1/2yrs, $91; MM & PJ Shelley, Eld, 114 M/ewes, 5 1/2yrs, Kaludah Bld, o/s, $87; EBH P/l, BWA, 117 m/ewes, 5 1/2yrs, Kelton Plain bld, o/s, $85; RC, JF & PF Campbell, BWA, 59 M/wethres, 1 1/2yrs, Myocum bld, o/s, $80.50; L Cunningham, BC, 23 xb ewes, 2/3 yrs, $72’ WHP & AR Charles, Eld, 105, m/wethres lambs, Oct drop, unshn, Middle View Blood, $56.

Farming Forums to start in CoomaNext month Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly will be holding a farming forum in Cooma at the Cooma Ex-Services Club.

The theme for the forums will be “Farming in

a Changing Climate” and will focus on practical techniques and technologies that can help local farmers improve their on farm efficiency.

The forum will feature Monaro Farming Systems Chair, David Mitchell, Peter Durand from Irrigation company, Netfim and Brett Miners from the Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority.

Dr Kelly will talk about programs that the Federal Government is currently offering to assist farmers and explain how his office can assist in accessing these programs.

Dr Kelly said: “I am keen to help our farmers to survive through the driest conditions and improve productivity.”

“The aim of this forum is to present some practical measures that farmers can take away from the presentation and implement on their properties.”

“I want to do all I can to ensure the continued viability of the Agricultural sector in our region,” said Dr Kelly.

The Cooma forum will be held at 1pm on Wednesday April 14 at the Cooma Ex-Services Club and will be followed by a second forum at 10am on Thursday April 15 at the Bega RSL Club.

Bombala’s champion hoggetsThe livestock classes at Bombala Show were keenly contested last

Saturday.

Both stud and commercial stock were exhbited at the show.

Picured at left, Alan Oliver of Bibbenluke, displays his pen of

champion hogget ewes.

Photo by Leanne Moreing.

FOR SALEFFO

PP

nsaila

availa pr

in ititmemememememememememeatatatatatata pr

cessin

op

sed

ThThThThThThThThThThTTe e op

portuni

pro

n qua

nd pro

ress

on

the co

sed on

your

ce and

ioffere

ated part o

fof

n yn yffe

r

is offer

eh the

of

nni Casuaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllllll Cleaner

eedd aCentre AppBathroom

a

ititititititittttttsssssssssss m

emememememememeeeme proces

d atatatatatatatatatatatat C C C C CCCCCCoooooooooooomamamamamamamaaama.. . .TTTTTTTTTTTTe oppor

uaaaaaalllililililililililifififififififfcacacacacatititititioooooooo

nononononssssssssssss anandprogres

comomomomomomommmmmmpppapapapapapapapapapannynynynynynynynynynyy b b b b b b b bbbbbasasasaaaaaaa edon your

nnddddddddddd d rrerererererererererelllllalalalalall ibibibibibibbbbibibibililililililllllitititititititititititi

yyyyyyyyyyy ioffere

ddddddd ppppppppppeoeoeoeoeoeoeoeoeooooppppppppppppfffof

yy y yy is re

plplplplplplplplplplplplple e e e e e eeeeeeee wiwiwiwiwiwiwiwiwiwiwwththtttttt the

offfffffffof aaaaaaaaaaaaa ttttttt t t t teeeeeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeam.m.m.m.m.m.m.m.mm.m.m.m.m.

yyyy ire

plplplplplplplplplplppppfffofof

CCCCaaaasuuuuaaaaaaaaaaaaall CCCllleeeeeeeeeeeeccclllllleeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnneeeeeeeeeeeerrrr iiisssssssssssss rrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeqqqqqqqqqqqqquuuuuuuuiiiAAAAAAAAAAA cccccccccccccccaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssssssssuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuaaaaaaaaaaaaaallllllllllllll cccccccclccccllltttttttteaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaaaatteaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeae uuuuuuiiiiiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeClassifieds lmans-

4 hours aeeed at Fre

proxxi lyxeeeeeeeeuuiiirruu rrrreeeeeeeuireeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed

peeeeeeuuuiiuuuu rrrrrreeeuireeeeeeeee

RANCE SAEARANCE SA

TION – CLEEd Billmansd Billmans44

d at Fredd at Fredimatelymately UCTION HOUSE

S AUUaa MMM30 P MP M

Wednesday March 24, 2010

SPECIAL WEANER CALF SALEWEDNESDAY 21ST APRIL 2010

Entries are invited by contacting the selling agents:

Gary Evans 0427 101 418Myles Buchanan 0418 410 983

Cooma (02) 6452 656520 Murray Street

COOMA

Tony Clarke 0408 114 812Chris Hillman 0427 232 572

CLEARANCE SALE

COMPETITION

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE

FUNERAL NOTICES

IN MEMORIAM

PUBLIC NOTICES

SHOOTING SERVICES

GARAGE SALE

WIN WIN WIN

Simply advertise in the classifieds section of your local newspaper, THE

MONARO POST, for your chance to win an iPod shuffle. Spend $25

or over to enter. Competition will be drawn May 7, 2010.

LTPM/10/00158

BOLLER & COMPANY 172 Sharp Street, CoomaPhone: (02) 6452 4155Your property [email protected]

CLEARANCE SALE - SAT MARCH 27TH 2010 10:30AM

AT681 MYALLA ROAD COOMA

(A/C P. CASANOVA & EST J. SAU) INCLUDING:· Fordson Major Diesel Tractor · Ford Tractor · Connorshea Super Seeder (14 cups)

· 600L Hardi Spray Unit · JBI 5” Slasher · Heavy Duty 10” Wide Roller · Heavy Duty 22 Tooth Rock Rake · Massey Ferg. 38 11T Chisel Plough · RM Nell H.D Tractor Blade · New Holland Mower PTO · MF 512 Small Bale Loader · Bale Loader Extension

· Old 2 Furrow Plough · McCormick int. Mower · EMIGS JF Mower · Carryall · Tractor Blade Plus Sundries

NORMAL SALE CONDITIONS APPLY. OUTSIDE ENTRIES INVITED. CONTACT SELLING AGENT:

Snowy Monaro Arts CouncilAnnual General Meeting

Wednesday 14 April 2010 7:30pmAt Cooma Community Contact Centre

Members & all interested people welcome

Cooma Athletics Incare holding their AGM/Presentation on

Sunday 28th March, commencing at 12pm with a BBQ lunch at Snowy Oval.

Garage SaleSaturday 27th March at St Paul’s Church,

Commissioner St Cooma andFLORAL EXHIBITION

in the church.

Cooma Lambie Street Preschool Ltd. are holding their AGM on the 29th April at

6:00pm to be held at the Pre-school. For information contact Cathy on 6452 2669

Naomi Knight2-4-81 - 23.3.03

Our angel dancing in the rain, her spiral twirling aroundThe love of family near and far, together we are bound

“See you on the other side of the rainbow Normy”Loving you, missing you

Mum, Dad, Rachael, Monica & Julien, Andrew & Annalise

I'm an experienced shooter with appropriate licenses and insurance and offer my services for "FREE" to farmers who have feral fox, dog, cat, goat, deer problems on their properties. Usually during lambing season or when cows are

giving birth the fox problem is the greatest.Contact Jason Vella on 0410 111 560

ACT Licence N0014100

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 18th 2010 at Bega Hospital,

formerly of Myack St, Berridale. After a courageous battle with Asbestos Cancer.

Aged 67 years.

Dearly loved husband of June, father of Sandra, Scott and Penny.

Much missed Granfarfar to Brock and Sammy-Jo, Zach, Curtis, Jamie and Callum (Shadow).

The relatives and friends of the lateJAMES CONNELL WATKINS

attended his funeral service held by the graveside in the Gegedzerick Cemetery,

Berridale at 11:30am on Tuesday 23rd March 2010.

Allens Funerals Cooma Alan & Catherine Dodd Directors

Family Owned & OperatedFDA - 02 6452 2094

WATKINS, James Connell

post itin the

classifiedsTo ensure your

classified makes

it into

Wednesday’s

Monaro Post,

you must book it

before

1.00pm Monday.

Contact our

friendly sales

team on

6452 0313

220-226 Sharp StCooma

6452 0313

GOT SOMETHING TO SAY?

POST IT!Cooma Ex-Serviceman’s Club will host an internationally renowned soloist, and some of Australia’s finest brass players in a remarkable Anzac themed concert on Saturday April 24, Anzac Eve. They will perform “The Glass Soldier”.

But first the soldier’s tale that led to this remarkable work … In the final months of World War I, James and Lucretia

Ferguson received a telegram about their 27 year old son Nelson: “Dear sir, I regret to advise you that Private NH Ferguson has been reported gassed, classed as wounded,” it read.

The telegram provided a field ambulance mailing address so relatives could write to Nelson, with a reminder at the end: “In the absence of further reports it is to be assumed that satisfactory progress is being maintained, but anything later received will be promptly transmitted.”

The gas attack occurred during the liberation of the French town of Villers-Bretonneux. Ferguson, a stretcher-bearer in the medical corps, was almost completely blinded in both eyes. For the rest of his life his vision was impaired. He also suffered from damaged lungs and a hacking cough: the physical fallout of his 19 months on the Western Front.

Ferguson was an ordinary Australian in extraordinary and traumatic circumstances. In the years after the war, however, he proved himself to be anything but ordinary. Despite his visual impairment, Ferguson worked as an art teacher in Ballarat until he moved to Melbourne in the 1920s to teach at what became the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.

When he was compulsorily retired in the 1950s because of further deterioration of his sight, he worked beside his

son, John, and son-in-law Nick Papas in their stained-glass window business. Through his own quiet determination, good humour and a talent for inspiring others, Ferguson became extraordinary.

And then a miracle: in 1968 he had a corneal transplant and his sight returned. For the first time in 50 years, he could see. It was a bittersweet moment, though: his beloved wife Madeleine, whom he met before the war and married in 1922, died just weeks before the operation.

Ferguson died in 1976. For years his story was kept within the family, which is now scattered through suburban Melbourne. But its magnitude nagged at his grandson Don Farrands, who felt the story should be shared, possibly through a film or play.

“Most of the other family members thought I was seeking an impossibility”, says Farrands, a barrister. “I told them I needed to believe this is an extraordinary enough story, that it would liberate itself. And to my astonishment, it has.”

The story has been turned into a performance for brass group, singer and pianist. A narrator tells the remarkable story of Nelson Ferguson to magnificent brass music.

This version of “The Glass Soldier” was performed at the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance – the only music allowed to be played there since it was built in the 1930s - and at a Remembrance Day dinner in 2008 at the Melbourne Town Hall.

“The Glass Soldier” has also been presented as a play by the Melbourne Theatre Company with stars such as Kerry Armstrong, Steve Bisley and Jay Bowen.

Australian composer Nigel Westlake (Babe, Pig in the City, etc) composed original music, and other music from the time has been added.

None of this would have happened had Farrands not discovered his grandfather’s things in an old Scotch Finger biscuit tin about 12 years ago.

“My mother (Jessica, one of Ferguson’s three children) said, “Have a look at this and see if there’s anything. One of the relatives is thinking of putting them on the tip”, he recalls. When he saw what was inside he said, “Hold on, I think there might be something of value in here”.

Inside were sketches, watercolour paintings and diary notes that captured the horror of the battlefields of northern France in 1917 and 1918.

On September 28, 1917, Ferguson notes: “Rain comes in shell holes filled with water, reddened with blood. A large area strewn with the dead as they fell, some horribly mutilated. The chap face down. The arm. The body. The leg. The soldier rigid across a shell hole.”

April 17, 1918: “Fritz (the Germans) opens with a heavy gas bombardment at four, going on ‘til nine. Chaps gassed everywhere in the village. We begin to feel it, and all begin vomiting badly. I went for relief but was unable to get back. Very weak, and retching all the time …”

“Now about 1 o’clock. A couple of hundred are gassed and lying in a sunken road awaiting transport. A motor takes us to Aubigny where Jack fixed up my belongings. Blaikie washed and bound up my eyes.”

Continued page 34...

Cooma Anzac weekend concert: A Soldier’s Tale


...From page 33.The war is just one chapter of Ferguson’s remarkable tale. His success as an art teacher and his ability to nurture young artists despite his blindness had a profound impact on RMIT students.

After retirement, Ferguson continued his mentoring role. He helped his son and son-in-law with the glass business, making windows for churches and homes. The studio was originally in Ferguson’s back yard, in suburban Carnegie.

Ferguson’s grandson Don Farrands, and composer Nigel Westlake have given permission for “The Glass Soldier” to be performed in Cooma on the Anzac Eve, Saturday April 24. Farrands will come to Cooma to act as narrator of his grandfather’s story.

The connections don’t stop there. Another grandson, Dave

Farrands will play trumpet in the performance, and Chris Farrands trombone.

Those two will be joined by some of Australia’s best brass players to provide the stirring music. Trumpet players from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Julie Payne, Shane Hooten and Bill Evans, Rolf Kuhlmann from the MSO, Jonathon Woods, tuba player of Orchestra Victoria and Peter Brosnan on trombone will form a group known as “The VB Band” – the Villers-Bretonneux Band. The band played this music at the Melbourne Town Hall for a Remembrance Day dinner attended by the Governor of Victoria in 2008, and at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne – the only music permitted there since it was built in the 1930s. The group will be conducted by Peter Walmsley, formerly of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

Before he volunteered for the

AIF, Nelson Ferguson played his 1905 Boosey brand B flat cornet with “Prout’s Brass Band” in the national championships at Ballarat. The band won.

Geoffrey Payne, principal trumpet with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and renowned international soloist will play Ferguson’s restored cornet in the performance.

It is a remarkable story, and a beautiful, moving and exciting musical performance, suitable for all ages.

“The Glass Soldier” will comprise the second half of an Anzac Eve concert to take place on Saturday April 24 at the Cooma Ex-Services Club, 6.30 pm for a start right on 7 pm.

The first half will comprise services themed music. Members of the Villers-Bretonneux Band will be joined by present and former members of Willoughby Brass

Band (a State a National A grade winning band), who are coming to Cooma for a reunion that weekend, Cooma District Band, instrumentalists from all over the Monaro, the Cooma Harmony Chorus, and singers from Monaro schools.

The first half will include a beautiful hymn setting of “They Shall Grow Not Old” which will be sung by Cooma Harmony Chorus, singers from Monaro schools, and others who obtain the music and attend the open rehearsal. The audience will join in singing the traditional Anzac Day hymn “The Recessional”. “Damn Busters March” will be an instrumental highlight.

Anyone who plays an instrument or sings is welcome to join the first half, and should contact Chris Wall on 02 6452 1488, or email [email protected]. Music can

then be prepared for collection by players and by singers to be practiced, and there will be an “open rehearsal” between about 3.30 and 5pm on Saturday April 24.

Tickets will be sold at Walker Gibbs & King, Cooma Ex-Serviceman’s Club, the Visitors Centre and the Fabric Salon. Admission will be $15 for adults, and $5 for service people, ex-service people, those under 16 and pensioners.

Those funds will be used to pay for the music, and provide travel and accommodation assistance for the musicians and the narrator, who as professionals are coming from Melbourne and Sydney to donate their time and skills to this remarkable performance.

It will be a first for Cooma – only the third full performance, and the first one outside of Melbourne.

Cryptic Quick

Cryptic Clues

Quick CluesAcross1. Fragments of an exploding ‘shell (8)5. Part of an archipelago (6)10. Located inside (5)11. Identification of disease from symptoms (9)12. Also (3)13. Brotherhood,companionship (11)14. Relating to the heart (7)15. Small indentation (6)18. Dull and impassive (6)21. Terse (7)24. Well-versed, seasoned (11)26. Ball swung in Maori dances (3)27. Driver (9)28. Pale purple (5)29. Ended in similar sounds (6)30. Morally corrupt, degenerate (8)

Down1. Pain from a nerve in the back, extending down the leg (8)2. Malice, spleen (7)3. Provincial in outlook (9)4. Native to a local area (7)6. Church council (5)7. Southern (7)8. Drive away, banish (6)9. Dislike (6)16. Australian nut tree (9)17. Mishap (8)19. Trimming of trees intoartistic shapes (7)20. Fuel (6)21. Alfalfa (7)22. Roman equivalent of Poseidon (7)23. Swordsman (6)25. Long-barrelled firearm (5)

Across1. Put under arrest and caught in a bad mood (8)5. OBE - decoration held by group of doctors to be a parasite on humanity (6)10. One reflects on church service in the state of India (5)11. Short work for a lawyer, and how to carry it off? (5,4)12 and 26-across. Deadlock to record musician's session (3-3)13. Somehow popsicle led to being reluctant to talk (5-6)14. Modesty of a year in baking scones (7)15. Kerry stoked to hold round ball at his feet (6) 18. Third prize for kiwi in smooth bore (6)21. Reply if church service overtakes post office's (7)24. Remarkable if still unpaid (11)26. See 12-across27. Bear assisted relatives to enter, perhaps illegally (5,4)28. Dual purpose model is fully developed (5)29. For example, a rat is a study in decomposition (6)30. German ute crashed with bracing effect (8)Down1. Wrestler's hold on a pigtail or ringlet? (8)2. Any egos helped by flowers (7)3. Confess to have to appear spotless? (4,5)4. Pork pie turned sour and stringy (7)6. Half must fit awful civilian dress (5)7. Former liberal is a case in point (7)8. After silver service, dean had things to do (6)9. Servant's outfit that's a little disagreeable? (6)16. Hateful and devious tanner held a small dog (9)17. Female item comes up cold and airtight (8)19. Tyre hit a tree in the middle of the road (7)20. Online production has an effect on the climate (2,4)21. Underground growth and for him, zero growth (7)22. Order or onus placed on judge to stay (7) 23. Could sticky stuff be right for a peanut? (6)25. Souvenir will look alright in a decade (5)

By Lisa Ashurst

Year 6 students from Bredbo Public School had the opportunity to experience the spirit of the National Young Leaders Day at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on Monday March 15.

Hosted by the Halogen Foundation, a non-profit organisation that works to promote “Make a Difference” initiatives, the event is designed to inspire and encourage sound leadership qualities in students which they can develop throughout their school years and on through life beyond the classroom.

Bredbo School Principal, Meg Couvee, felt very positive about the School’s involvement. “There were 6500 children at this event and it was a great opportunity for the Bredbo students to be able to interact on that level. We travelled up to Sydney on the Sunday and stayed overnight in the YWCA to make the Conference on the Monday so it was a bit of an adventure too.”

All the students felt they gained from the Young Leaders Day. Bredbo

School Captain, Emily Barnes, said “Being passionate about something you want to do is a good way to achieve things.” Olivia Abrey agreed and commented “one of the speakers, Melissa Doyle, made being a leader sound like fun. She told us to see it as something new, not scary.”

Lachlan Bowerman said he really enjoyed it and Tammy Povey’s favourite was Bill Harrigan. “He explained to us that you can learn from your mistakes.” Another speaker at the Conference was Paralympic skier Michael Milton who lost his leg as a nine-year-old. Now in his early 40s, Michael is one of the fastest skiers in Australia and made the biggest impression on Aaron Brown. “Even though you may be missing a limb” he’d told them “you can still do amazing things!”

Michael Sheedy summed it up well though. “I learnt that a Leadership Badge doesn’t necessarily make you a good leader. I think leaders should be able to be a good role model to younger students.”

Learning to be young leaders

Cooma Anzac weekend concert: A Soldier’s Tale

Aaron Brown, Lachlan Bowerman, Olivic Abrey and Michael Sheedy (front) Tammy Povey and Emily Barnes. Absent: Brendan Wise.

Wednesday March 24, 2010 Sport 3535 The Monaro PostNRL footy competition

JASON

LORAYNE

CHRIS

LOUIE

Points: 16

ROLFIE

ROUND 3

Points: 20

ROUND 3

Points: 20

ROUND 3

Points: 22

ROUND 3

Points: 18

ROUND 3

OOMAOWERQUIPMENT

CPE

SOUTH - EAST TILE & BATHROOM

CENTRE

6452 2011

6452 2622

6452 1500

6452 2003

6452 3302

BroncosRoostersDragons

StormKnightsRabbitsTitansTigers

ROUND 4Broncos v Warriors

Bulldogs v RoostersDragons v Cowboys

Panthers v StormEagles v KnightsSharks v RabbitsTitans v Raiders

Tigers v Eels

ROUND 3Cowboys v Titans

Knights v PanthersRabbits v Bulldogs

Raiders v TigersRoosters v Broncos

Sharks v EelsStorm v DragonsWarriors v Eagles

MAYPOLE MOTORS

BroncosRoostersDragonsPanthers

EaglesRabbitsTitansTigers

BroncosBulldogsDragons

StormEaglesSharksTitansTigers

BroncosRoostersDragons

StormEaglesSharksTitans

EelsALPINE CAR DETAILING/

DODDS HOTEL

BroncosRoostersDragonsPanthers

ManlySharksTitans

Eels

PH: 6452 1386 45 Vale Street, Cooma

SALE ONLADIES

APPAREL

BARGINS - BARGINS - BARGINS

SELECTED CLEARANCE RACKSMAKING ROOM FOR WINTER STOCK

Cooma Field and GameOn Sunday March 21, Cooma Field & Game held their monthly Clay Target Shoot at the range at Middlingbank

The day was sponsored by Coffees Hotel of 6 Short Street, Cooma and our thanks go to them for their support without which the Club would find it difficult to survive.

We had shooters attend from Canberra, Goulburn and Bermagui as well as the locals.

Our next shoot is the four days over the Easter Period with Good Friday being a 75 target 20 Gauge State Championship, Easter Saturday being a 100 target State Selection, Easter Sunday a 200 target which includes Saturdays score Easter Classic and Easter Monday a 75 target Side by Side State Championship.

Overall High GunJohn Sankey (Canberra) after a shoot off 86/100A Grade 1st Richard Seears (Cooma) after a shoot off

86/100 2nd Geoff Taylor (Goulburn) 82/100 3rd Phil Craig (Cooma) after a shoot off 80/100B Grade 1st Reg McGufficke - (Cooma) 72/100 2nd Chris Raabe (Bermagui) 64/100 3rd Ian Bates (Cooma) 58/100C Grade 1st Roger Sands (Cooma) 64/100 2nd Richard Warner (Cooma) 58/100 3rd Eddie Tierney (Cooma) 57/100

Rugby Union trial matches at Jindabyne

The Under 10’s Red Devils played their first game for the club on Saturday at Jindabyne oval. With borrowed jerseys from St Patrick’s school and borrowed players from Jindabyne and Tuggeranong the boys had a great day.

The first game was against the much larger and experienced Vikings side. Jindabyne lent players to the Red Devils team for this game and they too played hard. The Devils were first to score but the Vikings soon got their play together and ran away with the game. The Devils had some fantastic tackles made but lacked experience. Not to be disappointed the boys were now ready to take on the Jindabyne side.

This time the Vikings lent some players to the Devils and it was game on. This was a much more hotly contested game, with some great tackles and running up the centre of the field by the team. Jindabyne came out victors for the game but the Red Devils played a great game for their first ever game of union.

As this was an annual trial day it was great for the boys to gain some much needed experience even though some members of the team had prior commitments. The Under 10’s would like to extend a big thanks to both teams for sharing players and Jindabyne for hosting the day.

Joe Rossiter for Cooma Red Devils under 10s nabbed by Jindabyne’s Brandon Nikora.

OpensTeam 5 25 defeated Jindy 17’s 5.Shampas 39 defeated Boyce Bandits 3

A good game was played by these two teams, with the Shampas showing some excellent defence.Fuchsias 35 defeated 15’s Reps 4

NettaBlack Devils vs. Pink Jelly Beans

The Black Devils netball experience helped them carry the game. For a new team, the Pink Jelly Beans played very well.Magpies v the Honey Bees.

Both teams had a fun game and continued

to develop their netball skills.

12’sLime Leopards 14 defeated Cherry Ripes 0

A great game, where the score didn’t reflect the level of competition.Hot Chilli Peppers 15 defeated Firecrackers 0

The Hot Chilli Peppers dominated the game from the first whistle; however the Firecrackers played a very good last quarter.

14’s/ CadetsNinjas 53 defeated Pandas 0

Despite the score – the Pandas did not give up.Dynamites 23 defeated 12’s Reps 3

Cooma netball results

Joe Rossiter running the ball for the Cooma Red Devils.

Wednesday March 24, 201036 Sport

WINtickets to see the

Simply fill in the details below for your chance to win a

double pass for 1 lucky reader of The Monaro Post

Saturday April 16@ 7:40pm

Name:Phone:Tickets will be drawn April 9th

V

LTPM/10/00158

The Monaro Post AFL 2009 Tipping Competition

Cats Supporter Schoos Studio Cats SupporterDodds HotelPoints : Points : Points : Points : Points :

Ian Vicki Damien Daniel

ROUND 1 ROUND 1 ROUND 1 ROUND 1 ROUND 1

Jacko

ROUND 1Richmond v CarltonGeelong v EssendonMelbourne v HawthornSydney v St KildaBrisbane Lions v West CoastPort Adelaide v North MelbourneWestern Bulldogs v Collingwood Fremantle v Adelaide ROUND 2Brisbane Lions v CarltonCollingwood v MelbourneWest Coast v Port AdelaideSt Kilda v North MelbourneAdelaide v SydneyEssendon v FremantleRichmond v West BulldogsHawthorn v Geelong

Fun.com.auFotoSCHOO’S STUDIO

27 Bombala Street, CoomaPH: 02 6452 1282

FAX: 02 6452 5492

CarltonGeelong

HawthornSt Kilda

LionsNorth MelbourneWestern Bulldogs

Adelaide

CarltonGeelong

HawthornSydneyLions

Port AdelaideWestern Bulldogs

Adelaide

CarltonGeelong

HawthornSt Kilda

LionsPort Adelaide

Western BulldogsFremantle

CarltonGeelong

HawthornSt Kilda

LionsNorth Melbourne

CollingwoodAdelaide

CarltonGeelong

HawthornSt Kilda

LionsPort Adelaide

Western BulldogsFremantle

Battle for bowls singles title continuesThe race to determine the 2010 Club Champion at the Cooma Bowling Club has started with eight matches completed in the major singles on the weekend.

Players to advance included former winners Ross Russell and John Schoon and the current minor singles champion, Giulio D’Amico.

Russell had one of the toughest matches when he had to call on all of his experience to get the better of Cobber Seears. Seears played some excellent bowls early and was able to match it with his much more experienced opponent. After 19 ends of very tight bowls Seears lead the way 21 – 17.

Over the next six ends Russell gained the upper hand to move to the front 26 -21. Seears fought back on the next end with a three shot haul to get within two shots. Russell managed to close the game out over the next three ends to run out a 32 -24 winner – but he knew he was in a game!

Chris Wallace and Stephen Lapham had a tight battle. Wallace had a better start and seemed to be in total control as he moved to a 22 – 9 advantage. Lapham then hit his straps and over the next six ends he closed the gap to where he trailed by just two shots at 24 -22. Wallace was able to regain the momentum of the match to win three of the next four ends to give him a 31 – 24 victory.

Jack Sajina and Bob Lowe had the longest match of the weekend as they competed hard in a low scoring affair. After 16 ends Lowe was in the front by just 12 – 10 as the two players shared the ends and the lead. Sajina broke the pattern when one the next seven ends to give him the lead by 20 -10. While Lowe continued to battle hard, the run of the game was going with Sajina who was able to press on

to win 31 – 16.Giuilo D’Amico recorded the same winning score against

Bill Mc Donald but the game followed a different pattern. D’Amico was in fine touch as he dominated the early stages of the game. By the 20th end he had set up a 24 – 6 lead. While McDonald fought back, D’Amico was able to remain in command to win the match 31 – 16.

Mel Storta had to struggle hard in his match with Bob Lahy before taking control. Storta held a slender 11 – 10 advantage after 13 ends before he was able to dominate the second half of the game. Over the next 15 ends he won all but three to win the match 31 – 14.

John Schoon had a great start against new comer Mick Mayhew who competed bravely in a very tough match up. While Schoon eased to a solid 31 – 13 win, Mayhew showed that he will test plenty of players as he gains more experience.

In the other two matches Geoff Venables outclassed an out of sorts Richard Nichols and Ignazio Mondello progressed to the second round at the expense of Andrew Caldwell.

Further matches in the singles competition will be played on Saturday. However, the highlight of play on Saturday will be final of the major pairs that will see Paul Schulz and John Schoon play Nelson Wallace and Jim Fletcher. Both duos have been in sparkling form and a very interesting match should result.

On Sunday Cooma 1 will play a critical pennants match against Adaminaby. Cooma 2 travel to Jindabyne. In the Monaro Shield Cooma 1 is at home to Jindabyne while Cooma 2 will travel to Nimmitabel.

Giulio D’Amico in action against Bill McDonald. An anxious Bob Lowe watches Jack Sajina.

Wednesday March 24, 2010 Sport 37

SATURDAY MARCH 27TH - NIJONG OVAL

10 TEAMS - 6 MEN & 4 WOMEN TEAMS FROM CANBERRA/ SNOWY MOUNTAINS/ SOUTH COAST

FIRST BOUNCE 9AM - FINALS 5PM

FULL KIOSK & BBQ FACILITIES FOR THE DAY

MAJOR SPONSOR

Come back to Dodd’s Hotel for the Presentation & drinks.

Cooma Cats annual gala day on SaturdayAFL in the Snowy Mountains has never looked stronger with plans in place and registrations now being taken for the Cooma Cats and Snowy Supercats Australian Football Teams for Season 2010.

The Club, which has a growing support base, has its games in Cooma, Canberra and this year for the first time some games will also be played at the Station Resort, Jindabyne.

The resort is the new home of AFL in Jindabyne and with the success of the development of the Snowy Supercats junior Australian Football Club last year it is indeed exciting times ahead.

Following the success of the inaugural Cooma Cats Cup Pre-Season Gala day last year, this year’s event looks set to be bigger and better.

The Round Robin Carnival will take place on two fields on the Nijong Ovals on Saturday March 27, with the first bounce just after 9am and the final games around 5pm. With 10 teams competing from Canberra, the South Coast and of course the local Cooma Cats hosting it will be an AFL event like Cooma has never seen with over 200 players competing including four womens teams playing AFL for the first time in Cooma.

Interested players, juniors, seniors, boys and girls, men and women and volunteers, supporters and sponsors are invited to come along and enjoy an amazing day of AFL action.

In great news for AFL fans the Snowy Mountains is to benefit directly from this

groundswell of support with the addition of AFL goalposts and clubhouse facilities at the Station Resort Jindabyne, which will host training, interschool gala days and some Supercats and Cooma Cats home games and Auskick in 2010.

The club has Auskick AFL for junior boys and girls from six to 12 years old and also has a junior under 14 team. It is hoped to also register a team in the under 12 and under 16 division this year if numbers permit and the club has opportunities for coaches, trainers, parents and umpires to take part as well. The Senior team the Cooma Cats have been training since October with players from Jindabyne, Bombala, Cooma and Canberra looking forward to their best season yet.

In 2008 and 2009 the Cooma Cats started an AFL Auskick centre for boys and girls interested in AFL from ages 6 to 12 which has been a resounding success.

The highlight of the kids AFL Auskick experience is getting to play at half time at a Toyota AFL match on Manuka Oval.

With this in mind in 2010 the club will again host AFL Auskick at each of its Home Games for the season at Snowy Oval and Station Resort. The club also runs a Recreation Football competition in summer and plans in future years for a second senior grade and a youths /senior womens team. Auskick Season 2010 kicks off with registration at the Cooma Cats Cup Pre-Season Gala day.

In addition to these developments the

Cooma Cats and the NSW AFL have supported AFL clinics in all Cooma and Monaro primary and secondary schools and in 2009 and 2010 in Cooma and Jindabyne.

Over the next month 300 primary and secondary school students from around the region will have the opportunity to experience Auskick or an in School AFL program.

Club President David Paterson said “ It’s a really exciting time for the Cats to be reaching out to the region with our juniors as the Snowy Supercats. We encourage every AFL supporter to get down to Snowy Oval or Station Resort and support the Cats in 2010 and beyond”.The President also mentioned that without the support of our major sponsors Dodds Hotel, Coffeys Hotel, Cooma Ex-Services Club, The Alpine Hotel, NSW/ACT AFL, Nimmitabel Butchery, Cooma Hot Bake, McDonalds, NAB, Telstra, Woolworths, The Monaro Post, 2XL and Capital Dial a Pizza that the club’s success would not be possible.

The Cooma Cats will remain to be a family sports club and continue to promote active healthy safe sporting competitions throughout the Snowy Mountains and Monaro. Each year the club fundraises not only to support the club but also a chosen local charity and in 2010 will be fundraising for local Sudden Infant Death Syndrome charities after one of their players was supported in their time of need. The Cooma Cats Senior Squad trains on Tuesdays and Fridays at

Snowy Oval from 6pm with the Juniors training Tuesday and Thursday at the same venue from 5pm.

The Cats also have a Senior Canberra Squad that trains with the teams Senior Affiliate Club Woden Blues. The Cooma Cats first home game for 2010 is on Saturday April 17 at the Station Resort, Jindabyne for the first senior AFL game ever in Jindabyne.

The Snowy Supercats first game is on Saturday May 1.

Pre-season training has commenced and the club is also looking for volunteers to be involved with Auskick, Umpiring, Coaching, Support Staff and to help out on match days.

Anyone interested in playing AFL should contact Dave Paterson on 0438089758, Stuart Wood on 0422 496 400 or Damian Asanovski on 0401 819 911. For more information on the Cooma Cats or Snowy Supercats or Auskick or Rec Footy AFL please visit www.coomacatsafl.sportingpulse.net, www.s n o w y s u p e rc a t s a f l .sportingpulse.net, www.coomacatsblogspot.com or www.playafl.com.auClub history

Australian Football (AFL) on the Monaro has a rich and colourful history. The Cooma Cats have established a family club competing in the Monaro, NSW South Coast and ACT AFL local competitions in Senior grades. The club achieved premiership success in 1984 when the side defeated Yass in the ACT AFL Monaro Competition Grand Final at Yass with a stirring come from behind victory.

More recently the clubs own volunteer built clubhouse facility is being upgraded and, its home base of Snowy Oval also having its surface and lighting upgraded with the support of the Cooma Monaro Shire Council and Telstra. In the last year the Council has spent over $200,000 re-configuring the grounds irrigation, replacing the centre wicket, sealing the car park, re-marking the AFL and athletics fields as well as re seeding the soil.

The Oval is now ready for its next stages of development with the club looking to expand the existing clubhouse and replace outdated ground lighting.

Wednesday March 24, 201038 Sport

WINtickets to see the

Simply fill in the details below for your chance to win a

double pass for 1 lucky reader of The Monaro Post

Saturday May 1 @ 7:40pm

Name:Phone:Tickets will be drawn April 23rd

V

LTPM/10/00158

Cooma defeats BelconnenCooma golf with Max TurnerThe Cooma B Grade handicap team returned to the winners list on Sunday with a resounding victory over the Belconnen team in the match played in Cooma, the home team ran out clear winners by six matches to one and a half.

Individual match results were John Hill lost 6/5, Bruce Burton won 5/4, Trevor Bailey finished all square in his match, Wayne Ryan won 4/3, Rohan Smiles won 6/5, Heikki Evans won 2/1, Graeme Russel won 2/1 and Michael Lehrmann won 2/1.

After Sunday’s victory by Cooma the team has bounced back well into the pts race, next match will be played at Capital next Sunday against the Fairbairn club.

Norm Marshall shot one of his best rounds on Saturday of 45 stableford points to clearly win the A Grade division by six points from Brad Burke on 39.

Chris Brown was at his best with a fine round of 41 points to win the B Grade division from Tom Geach on 39 points.

Luke McCann who has spent a lot of time on the practice range over recent weeks returned to form with an excellent 18 holes of golf of 43 points to win the C Grade Division from Chris Smith and Gavin Brown on 37 points.

Brian Searl an early starter on Sunday mastered the conditions well to shoot a fine round of 41 points to win the A Grade Division of the super stableford from Colin Langdon on 40

points.Nick Massari took out Sunday’s B

Grade division with a steady round of 38 points from Chris Brown on 36.

James Ewart showed a bit of form on Sunday winning the C Grade Division with 40 points from Phil Amey also on 40 points, James winning on a count back.

Sunday Ball Competition winners were Brain Searl 41, James Ewart, Colin Langdon and Phil Amey 40, Tony Monday 39, Nick Massari, Ben Langdon and Rulie Steinfort 38, Justin Locker and Garth Moxon on 37 points.

Sunday’s long drive winners were Gary Atkinson A Grade, Matthew Hanna B Grade, and Jim Darley C Grade. Nearest to the pin winners were Dorothy Bilbow and Jim Darley.

Geoff Bohringer impressed with another top round of golf to win Wednesday’s stableford competition after he shot an excellent 43 points. Ben Neilson took out the 2nd placed prize with 40 points, Mark Dalton was at his best with 39 points to win the 3rd placed prize, 4th spot went to John Alexander on 38 points on a count back from Bruce Burton and Rohan Smiles. Nearest to the pin winners were Doug Snowden and Malcolm Crockett.

Ken McGrath, Mauro Cesarin and Paul Crocker were the handicap winners in last Wednesday’s Daylight saving Ambrose, Sean Smith, Mark and Jenny Rainsford were the scratch winners with 33 off the stick.

Spots are still available in the Holden scramble coming up this Saturday,

to enter please ring the Cooma Golf Club to nominate.

Cooma Ladies GolfA large group participated in last Wednesday’s stableford events.

In the 18-hole competition Janet Freimanis was the winner with 32 points.

She played some delightful golf resulting in a number of pars.

Balls were won by Dorothy Bilbow, 31 points, and Val Leitch, 30 points. Dorothy took advantage of the par 3s and Val played steadily, especially on the front 9. In the 9 hole competition Gaye Wilson was the winner with 18 points. Aileen Smith was the runner-up with 16 points. Balls were won by Joan Bracher and Denise Ashcroft, both on 15 points.

On Saturday an 18-hole stroke was contested for the Monthly Medal and the second round of the Elsie

Egan Trophy. The winner was Lorraine McGregor with a very pleasing 73 net. Congratulations!

The runner-up was Marion Burke with 76 net. Balls were won by Dulcie Thistleton, 80 net, and Val Leitch, 81 net.

A number of our players played in the Belconnen Open. Unfortunately the course got the better of us but we had a pleasant day.

The annual Far South Coast and Tablelands Tournament is on this week in Bega. We wish all those playing good golf!

Coming up: Wed, 24th – 18 hole stroke: Choice 9; Sat, 27th – Holden Scramble; Sun, 28th – 9 hole stableford

Trial football matches

A makeshift team of Cooma Stallions performed well in a trial against Bungendore last Saturday.

A real makeshift team performed well above expectations last Saturday when the Cooma stallions took on Bungendore at Bungendore in a trial match.

With a number of regular first graders unavailable due to cricket, weddings, etc, the boys dug deep with team manager Craig Schofield commenting the defence was really good, especially on the Cooma line.

Cooma has a second trial match this Saturday and coach Donald will be looking for a bit of extra depth, so let’s see everyone at the showground this week.

Don’t forget the big ring-a-ding boxing night this Friday night at the showground – a great piece of country entertainment not to be missed.

Draw finalisedThe Group 16 rugby league draw has been

finalised and there will be three rounds which will give most clubs seven to eight home matches.

Narooma and Cobargo are on the draw together and both want to play their matches on Saturdays.

In reserve grade, Mer-Pambula will play with Tathra as Tathra now have no reserve grade side.

At this stage Mer-Pambule Under 18s will play with Moruya on the draw, but their home games will be at Pambula (to be confirmed).

As mentioned, Narooma and Cobargo wish to play on Saturdays with first grade Narooma playing at Narooma while at Cobargo, the Under 18s and Reserves will meet under the Cobargo banner.

It may sound a little confusing but the group has worked hard to help every team and to promote and encourage football in all towns and villages.

The main thing is everyone gets to play rugby league each weekend.

Cooma has drawn Narooma and Cobargo in round one at Cooma on May 1.

Cooma Rifle ClubCooma rifle club held the deciding shoot for the monthly spoon from 500 yards last Saturday morning. It wasn’t a great day with a smoke haze and the sun shining in the shooters faces, but there was a good turn out of eight members and some good scores were achieved. The wind was a northerly breeze, which varied considerably with only subtle indications of changes. Jack Bensley who is recovering from illness shot a double possible 100/100 with his scoped bench rest rifle (F class) onto a standard match target. One shot hit the peg in the previous hole, not bad from 500 yards Nick Skobelkin who is recovering from an eye operation shot a single stage.

The off rifle scores were:Jack Bensley 50.4 and 50.7 total 100.11, Noel

Barrett 47.3 and 48.2 total 95.5, Graeme Crundwell 45.3 and 46.3 total 91.6, Don Robb 44.1 and 46.3 total 90.4, Brian Bradley 39.0 and 38.0 total 77.1, Nick Skobelkin 40.1 single stage only.

The handicapped order is the same, giving Noel the spoon for April.

Next week the club championship and Gregory Shield heat for the month will be held from 300 yards.

The captain is still waiting to hear from anybody about the annual subs. Will members please resolve to do this during this week.

Coolamatong golfSunday’s Ampol shield round played at Bombala saw Bombala win the first round with a lead of 60 points. The highlight of the day was a hole in one for Jan O’Halloran on the seventh hole par 3. Good shooting on one of the hardest par 3 holes. Winning scores for Coolamatong were Jan, Carolyn O’Byrne, Mary Obermaier for the ladies and for the men Walter Amman, Gavin Ross, Steve Edgington and Ross Thompson. Looks like some high scoring will

be needed for the return visit later in the year.Wednesday’s stableford for the men went to Peter

Clarke on 38 points, ball winners were Walter Amman 37 and Mick Roberts 35. Nearest the pin on the sixth Alan Weston and on the eighth Chris Brown. For the ladies stableford Michelle White won the day with 33 points, runners up were Jan O’Halloran and Robin Fletcher. Nearest to the pin Jan.

Wednesday March 24, 2010 Sport 39

45 Vale Street, CoomaPH: 6452 1386

WINTER SPORTS ARE JUST AROUND

THE CORNER...

WINTER SPORTS ARE JUST AROUND

THE CORNER...

DO YOU NEEDFOOTY BOOTS?DO YOU NEEDFOOTY BOOTS?PURCHASE ANY PAIR OF FOOTY BOOTS OR SKINS, FOR YOUR PREFERRED SPORT:

- RUGBY LEAGUE- RUGBY UNION- AFL- SOCCER

OR SKINS, FOR YOU

--- S-• NIKE

• LOTTO• STEEDEN

• BLADES

FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES4 prizes to be won each month

for the next 3 monthsFebruary - March - April

Simply buy a pair of footy boots or skins

for your chance to win great prizes

The Cooma number one pennant side has consolidated top place on the 2010 bowls pennant table with a third straight win on Sunday.

In the other clash of the weekend, Adaminaby set up a critical round four clash with Cooma 1 when they outclassed Cooma 2 to stay in touch with the leaders.

Cooma 1 put in a solid team effort to outplay Jindabyne on all three rinks. While the Jindabyne teams were competitive they could not match their Cooma counterparts on the day. Cooma 1 scored a total of 72 shots across the three rinks to give them a comfortable margin over Jindabyne who scored 42 shots in total. Cooma won the clash 6 – 0.

Adaminaby had a very convincing win over Cooma 2 on their home green. Adaminaby won all three rinks by convincing margins and recorded a massive 96 – 37 aggregate shots win. They scored their second 6- 0 win in as many weeks.

After three rounds Cooma 1 is at the head of the table on 16 points. Adaminaby is second just three shots away on 13. Cooma 2, on 6 points, and Jindabyne, on one point, will need a big second half of the season to figure at the end of the season.

Next week the fourth round clash between Cooma 1 and Adaminaby at Cooma will be crucial to the final outcome of the season. Adaminaby must finish on top of the table if they are to progress to the zone finals as they are competing in the number 3 pennant. Second place is enough for Cooma 1 to qualify in the number 5 zone finals.

Jindabyne will host Cooma 2 in the other round 4 clash.

While Adaminaby continue to have a good lead in the Monaro Shield, the battle for second place is really close with three teams separated by a single point.

Adaminaby recorded their third good win taking out three of the four rinks against Nimmitabel. This gave them a 7 – 1 victory. Coolamatong and Jindabyne had a good tussle at Jindabyne with the sides each winning two rinks. However, Coolamatong did better in their wins and took out the key aggregate by 86 shots to 70. This gave Coolamatong an overall 6 – 2 win.

In the local derby at Cooma, Cooma 1 recorded a big win over Cooma 2. While two of the rinks were very competitive, the other two resulted in big wins to Cooma 1. In the end Cooma 1 won three rinks and amassed 108 shots while Cooma 2 won one rink and scored 50 shots. Cooma 1 had a 7 – 1 win.

After three rounds Adaminaby has a handy 6 point lead at the top of the table with 21 points. Cooma 1 is holding down second place with 15 points but just ahead of Coolamatong on 14 _ and Jindabyne on 14. Cooma 2 on 4 points and Nimmitabel on 3 _ bring up the rear.

In the fourth round to be played next Sunday Cooma 1 will host Jindabyne, Coolamatong will be at home to Adaminaby and Nimmitabel will play Cooma 2 at Nimmitabel.

Battle for pennant intensifies

..From page 40.RESULTS and SPONSORS:PW Div 2 7-u9yrs – Bracher Timber1st Jake Barron

65cc 7-u10yrs – Perisher Blue1st Jake Barron2nd Joshua Bell3rd Darcy Hards

65cc 10-13yrs – Cooma Auto Electrics1st Mitchell Bowman2nd Tim McCarthur3rd Jayden Robinson

85cc 9-u12yrs – Peter & Leanne Bowerman1st Mitchell Bowerman2nd Troy Freebody3rd Tim McCarthur

85cc 12-u16yrs – The Drover’s Rest Kennels1st Jamie Harvey2nd Lochie Fitzgerald3rd Liam Tredgold

Jnr Lites 13-u16yrs – P&J Swain Builders1st Tom Buckle2nd Nat Jennings3rd Jamie Harvey

Lites –u19yrs – Monaro Joinery1st Keiran Hall2nd John Prutti3rd Luke Donnelly

Lites – South East Tiles and Bathrooms1st Kyle Anderson2nd Byron Peet3rd Joe Ramsay

Ladies All Powers – Spic & Span Cleaning1st Kirsten Tasker 2nd Rachelle Foat3rd Taylor Peet

Over 35’s A – Kraft Earthmoving1st Paul Tasker2nd Ross Scarman3rd Wayne Flynn

Open –High Country Motorcycles1st Brad Buckle2nd Chris Cash3rd Scott Coomber

All Powers – Cooma Ex-Services ClubGroup 11st Keiron Hall

2nd John Prutti3rd Todd Mould

All Powers Group 21st Luke Donnelly2nd Brad Buckle3rd Brad Potter

Encouragement Awards go to: Junior: Tim McGregor - Sponsored by John Povey “Sprocket” Electrics Female: Jessica Sergo - Sponsored by Flynns Wrecking Yard Senior: Benny Bowerman - Sponsored by Macks Auto & Tyre Centre

Outrights for the daySenior 1st Keiran Hall2nd John Prutti3rd Brad Buckle4th Luke Donnelly5th Keiran Hall

Outright for the dayJunior1st Jamie Harvey2nd Tom Buckle3rd Nat Jennings4th Troy Tasker5th Jamie Harvey

After a busy six months the Monaro High school Basketball teams are ready to embark on their 2010 tour to the North Island of New Zealand.

They will be participating in the Rotorua Easter Tournament in the U/21’s category and will also have games in Auckland against some U/17 sides. Besides the basketball they will be involved in a variety of cultural experiences in Auckland, Rotorua and Tauranga.

We would like to commend the team on their dedication to training and preparations for the tour and especially mention their three hours of school service helping to beautify Monaro High School last week.

They have been greatly supported in their endeavours by their parents, Cooma businesses and clubs as well as many individuals who have given their time to support the group.

We would like to acknowledge the work of Cynthia Tucker, Nicole Byrne and Dee Grimley for their

fundraising efforts along with Brian Geach and Pat Swain for their extra work with the players.

Thank-you to everyone who supported our major raffle (won by Leonie Gotts) and the Cooma Basketball Dinner last Friday night, we greatly appreciate the efforts of Di Nott and the members of the Cooma Bowling Club for putting on a great meal and accommodating us wonderfully and local band Three on the Tree for their entertainment. We are very proud of the team’s achievements thus far both on and off the court, and are overwhelmed by the support the group has received from the generous Cooma community of which we feel very privileged to be part of.

We all look forward to sharing our news from the tour and representing our school, our basketball association and our town across the Tasman.

Kari Ingram & Michelle PollardTour Organisers

Basketballers all set for NZ tour

Tour organisers Michelle Pollard and Kari Ingram were presented with gifts by teh MHS basketball team at the dinner on Friday night. Making the presentations were Chloe Geach, Annica Schoo and

Carly Rixon.

The Monaro High School basketball exchangees were presented with travel bags at Friday night’s fund-raising dinner.

CORC at Carlaminda

Pub

lishe

d by

Mon

aro

Med

ia G

roup

Pty

Ltd

AC

N 1

21 2

88 0

60 o

f 220

-227

Sha

rp S

t, C

oom

a N

SW

263

0. P

osta

l Add

ress

: P

O B

ox 1

227,

Coo

ma

NS

W 2

630

Prin

ted

by S

potp

ress

Pty

Ltd

AB

N 1

3 00

2 06

3 67

6 at

24

Lilia

n Fo

wle

r P

lace

, Mar

rickv

ille N

SW

220

4

on the Monaro 40

Ph 6452 1144 106 Vale Street, Cooma IS GAMBLING A PROBLEM FOR YOU? G-LINE NSW IS A CONFIDENTIAL, ANONYMOUS AND FREE COUNSELLING SERVICE, FREECALL 1800 633 635

wednesday thursday fridayPick N Win $2400LTPS/09/01914

Badge DrawLTPS/08/09392

$3000$800

Badge Draw $7750LTPS/09/09397

DoubleDynamite $2000

Badge DrawLTPS/09/09442

LTPS/09/06647

$3250

SATURDAY NIGHT:Children charged by their height*

TUESDAY NIGHT:CHILDREN EAT FREE*1 child per full paying adult

Conditions apply, see Bistro Staff for details.*Children 12 years & under

$8.00 Lunch 7 daysGreat value for

parties, weddings, anniversaries

& birthdays

FREE POKER NOW ONSATURDAY NIGHTS6:30 for 7:30pm

PiratesTreasureLTPM/09/00688

ENTERTAINMENT!!!!LIVE

**************Little Rock

SEAFOODRAFFLE

Thursday 1st April

Adults Just $35.00 From 6pm Bookings Essential

SEAFOODBUFFET

Good Friday 2nd April

A GradeAussie 2’s v JindabyneAussie 2’s were just too good on the weekend, defeating Jindabyne by an innings and 12 runs.

Winning the toss and electing to bat first, Jindabyne were bowled out for a mere 70 runs, with Danny O’Brien top scoring with 18 runs.

The ever reliable Jade Cox taking 3 for 23 off 18 overs and Sam Williams chimming in at the end of Jindabynes innings with 3 for 8 off 4 overs. Aussie 2’s then went into bat, but with regular big hitters Sam Williams, Ben Shaw and Jade Cox, back in the pavilion and the total at 5 for 57, the Aussie 2’s had to dig deep.

Out strides young Tim Williams, determined to come out of his older brother’s shadow he steadied the ship and set the Aussie boys on their way with a fine knock of 27 before being caught out.

With the tail wagging, Captain Lochy Schofield (53 not out) pushed his team past Jindabyne’s total and where able to set Jindabyne a hand first innings lead of 84 runs.

Jindabyne knowing they had to come out with all guns blazing to set the Aussie boys a decent total to chase, did just that. However the Aussie boys had other ideas and with some good outfield catching (some difficult drop chances) where able to holt Jindabynes progress, having them all out for 72 in the second innings.

Steve Dunn top scoring with 15 and a fine cameo by Captain Matt Waller (caught for 13) at the end couldn’t help Jindabyne to a decent lead. Aussie 2’s best with the ball was Jade Cox 4 for 36 with Tim Williams and Jono Clark taking two wickets apiece.

B GradeAussie 1’s v Berridale-DalgetyWinning the toss, Berridale-Dalgety sent the Aussie 1’s into bat.

On a bowler friendly pitch, Berridale-Dalgety had the Aussie 1’s in trouble with big guns Troy Saddler and Damien Smith out cheaply.

This brought Nathan Smith and Paul Sheen together to start about putting runs on the board. With Nathan out for 21, Sheen took it upon himself to put some runs together with what then became the tail.

Being the last wicket to fall, with 57 runs and sundries third top score with 16, Aussie 1’s where able to score a total of 123 runs.

Thinking this was a good total to defend, Troy Saddler took the new ball only to breakdown after only two balls into his opening spell. This sent a confident message to Berridale-Dalgety that they were in with a chance.

To the Aussie 1’s credit the team stood together as one and bowled superbly to have all but Dave Bartell (25) in the top order out cheaply and at drinks (20 overs) had Berridale-Dalgety 6 for 30. With Bartell and young Nick Underwood slowly clawing away at the total, Berridale never really quite recovered from the early losses of Lyons, Hearn, Freebody and O’Keefe. Aussie 1’s wrapped up the match, dismissing Berridale-Dalgety for 84. To Berridale-Dalgety’s credit they did rely heavily upon youngsters coming in to help them out during the year, showing all is well for the future of cricket on the Monaro.

Best with the ball on the day were Denis McPherson (Aussie 1’s) 9 overs, 5 maidens, 3 for 16, Damien Smith (Aussie 1’s) 9 overs , 6 maidens 1 for 4 and Simon Freebody (Berridale-Dalgety) 9 overs, 2 maidens 3 for 11.

Aussies too strong in final match

A successful day for the CORC committee was well received on March 7 for the commencement of the season.

Round One saw good numbers for all classes with new members welcomed. The track had been worked on during the off season which was greatly appreciated by the riders. Some new jumps were added and others were modified to make racing fun and safe all round.

Thank you to the volunteers who are responsible for this great work on the track, off the track and behind the scenes to make race day possible.

Spectators were not disappointed with the action at the track on Sunday. It was great to see so many familiar faces from adjoining clubs in the area to support our race day.

Results on page 39.

CORC at Carlaminda

monaro post march 24, 2010

Documents

i rf e

s t e r f

t u r e p

cooma motorcade

local community groups

i ra d

ah liion battery packs

au28 vale street cooma