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Uralla PostThe

Our fortnightly newspaper - Ph 02 6778 4321 - [email protected] Issue #4Thursday, 18 October 2012

Mandy Basnett-Hawkins

Memorial AppealIn a recent tragedy we

lost a wonderful localperson from this world.

Mandy was a mother, apartner, a sister, a friend.Leaving behind threegreat children, that wewish to support

If you would like tomake a donation you candeposit directly into theCommunity Mutualaccount

BSB 932-000ACC 728119

Make an over the

counter deposit at anyCommunity Mutual

Branch

URALLA

6778 4544

Group 19 got the b iggest intake they have ever had into the Wests GreaterNorthern Academy. Seven Players made the younger squad and one managed toforce their way into one of the vacant spots in the senior squad.

Wade Campbell from Glenn Innes Magpiesjoins Alf Newman Moree Bommerangs,Jay Galagher Glenn Innes, Jamie Abbas Warialda Wombats and Matt Fox InverellHawkes in the senior squad.

The players to make the junior squad are Harry Abra Bingara Bullets, Dan RafterBingara Bullets, James Bali nger Inverell Hawkes, Jimmy Widders-Leece ArmidaleRams, Ethan Calliess Uralla Tigers, Jordan Press Uralla Tigers and Bevan WoodUralla Tigers.

The academy train every second week during summer in Tamworth and finishwith games in February. The first game is against ParramattaEelsHarold Matthewsand Jersey Flegg teams. This will be the curtain raiser before the main game inArmidale on 2 February 2013 when Parramatta Eels play Canberra Raiders. Thesecond game will be in Tamworth against Newcastle Knights Harold Matthews and

Jersey Flegg teams as a curtain raiser before Newcastle Knights and a team to benamed by the NRL. The final game will be at Cessnock against Hunter Academy andBalmain Tigers Cubs.

Uralla are over the moon getting three into the squad, we wish the boys all thebest.

2012/2013 Wests Greater NorthernAcademy Squad Announced

Uralla swimming club is up and running again this season.If you are interested and you can swim 20m or more, thencome along to the registration day on Wednesday 31st Octoberat the pool from 4pm followed by the first club night at 5pm.

Club Nights will be everyWednesday from 4.45pm to 6pmFee $65 per swimmer. Newmembers will need to provide acopy of their Birth Certificate orBlue Book.

For more information pleasecontact

Cindy - 6778 3567

Margaret - 6778 7364Carol - 6778 4554

or email [email protected]

Uralla Swimming Club - Tigersharks

Buy ANY footlong sub and receive aFREE small soft drink. Be quick, thisoffer only lasts till 30th of October.

Uralla Subway only, conditions apply

Uralla RSL Sub-BranchNews

The RSL sub-branch ison a recruitment drive tobolster membershi p. Ex-

service personnel areencouraged to get

involved with the RSL inorder to carry on a proudtradition or ex-service on

upcoming social and

charitable eventsincluding an inauguralTri Service Bowls Day

at Uralla Bowling Clubon Saturday 10th Nov.

$20 for players, $10spectators

Public are mostwelcome to attend. There

will be a raffle and formore information callJeff Scott 6778 7140

Our next meeting isWed 31st October

Bundarra's once-a-year race meeting was held onSaturday 6 October with warm, dry weather attracting a

big crowd of attendees from across the district forthesix race program.

With full fields in each race the punters had a goodselection of likely winners. The feature race, theBooroomooka Angus Bundarra Cup was won by nine-year old campaigner Rhodonite trained by Armidale'sLea Selby. The Uralla Post caught up with someBundarra and Uralla locals at the races.

The race that stops a town

Kristi Jenkins and Sam Waller, caught up withLachlan Ewart from Melbourne (right) and John

Kennedy from Uralla (front)

Catherine White (left) travelled from Uralla withCassie (centre) and Katherine Cooper

John Menzies, Uralla Councillor Kevin Ward,caught up with Bundarra's Jodie Smith

Meg Hyde (left), Nick Wilkinson and PhillipaKaberry (right) with Katherine Cooper (front).

Thank you UrallaArmidale Legacy, along with all Legacy Clubs

throughout Australia, held its annual Appeals Week, allfunds raised locally are used locally to support theongoing work of Legacy throughout the NorthernTablelands covering Walcha, Uralla, Armidale, Guyra, GlenInnes and Tenterfield districts.

The Appeals Week and Badge sales are the major sourceof income to fund Legacys support of our War Widows,children and disabled dependants and the importance ofthis widespread generosity cannot be underestimated without it Legacy would not survive.

Given the more recent unfortunate casualties inAfghanistan, the catch-cry, dont worry mate, Ill lookafter the wife and kids, and a Legatees undertaking tokeep the promise is as relative today as it was afterWorld War One, when Legacy was first formed.

Thank you to each and everyone of you in Uralla anddistrict who has helped to ensure that Legatees cancontinue to carry out our duty of keeping the promise.

At the recent council elections, we elected our ninecouncillors from across the region and in turn they electedour Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

At the same time we had a referendum to change howwe vote for the Mayor next time we have an election in

four years time. This is an excellent opportunity for anyonein the community to run as a candidate for either Mayor orCouncillor, depending on the level of involvement theywould like. The Mayoral role is a huge job and quitefrankly the mayor is under-paid fro the amount ofcommitment involved.

A number of people have contacted The Uralla Postasking about the referendum and what it means. Somehave inferred that the passing of the YES vote was becausepeople didn't know any better. Normally when peo pledont know about something changing they rarely v ote forthat change.

Similar remarks were made about councillors beingvoted for because they went with someone they knew.Sadly this paper didnt exist early enough for ALLcandidates to throughly get you to know them.

Like it or not, and about 45% dont, the referendum was

voted as YES by approx. 55% of locals. We will all get achance to choose exactly who we want to be Mayor nexttime, not being restricted by the ward we happen to live in,

but perhaps we will vote for someone on their merits andperformance.

So everyone who has ever b een Mayor, Deputy or anyother person who can make a contribution to ourwonderful Shire is welcome to contest the role.

It will be a very interesting contest in four years time, inthe meantime lets make Urall a better.

Council Representation Make Uralla betterThe Uralla Development Association recently held i ts

AGM and editor of this paper, Duncan Fischer was electedas the President and former councillor Steve Powley asVice President.

The main aim of the group is to Make Uralla Better in

all ways that we can. Working with Council as well as localbusinesses, community groups and any individuals thatwould love to get involved, all input is welcomed.

Whether its making Alma Park b etter, having a goat day,developing ideas and strategies to give our young peoplemore to do or just making it the number one travelers stopoff point. Increasing amenities in the main street is just asimportant as lobbying state and federal governments formore funding to fix infrastructure problems or helping outour local farmers and graziers.

Its all about Making Uralla Better and in doing so TheUralla Development association believes that everyone inour shire will reap the benefits.

A paraphrase of JFKs (not John pictured below) speech:

Ask not what your Uralla can do for you,ask what you can do for your Uralla
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For SalePhilips fridge, works well 360LGreat 2nd drinks fridge. Separatefreezer $50. ph Louise 6778 3520

Queen bed $100, Single Bed $40, 2door fridge $100, table tennis table$50, 3 deck chairs $60, bookshelvesfrom $20. Ph 6778 3173

2 Trundle single bed bases,

EXCELLENT COND $20 EACH.

Ph: 6778 4379

5 PIONEER ALL SURROUNDSPEAKERS EXCELLENT COND$80 The LOT. Ph: 67784379

Mens shirts, Woolworths, M size,3 S/S,1 L/S, plus S/less jumper.All as new. Sell the lot $120 ph6778 3757

Motor Vehicles

FORD Laser 1999, 5dr Hatch,139,000km, good condition, 6mthrego, $4,500 neg ph 6778 3757 or0417 248 951

MAZDA 3 SP23 2007 Hatch87,000km Granite, Leatherinterior, Six stack Bose CD, New

tyres, 6mth rego, $18,490. Ph 0411193 854

CaravansSCENIC 18ft with twin beds,awning, fridge, microwave, tv etc.Rego Sept 2013. Stabilisers perfectcondition. As new & alwaysgaraged MUST SEE ph 6778 5161

Garage Sale

27th & 28th October. 9 Maitland StFrom 9am to 2 pm each day or untilsold out

Motor Bikes

1980 Honda CX500 Rego, till 28thoct 2012 Call John 0411374334$2500. Ono

that might be of interest to othersthen feel free to submit photos,stories, information, events to us sowe can publish it for you.

Pets

Feel free to come in and say helloand if you haveanything to let thecommunity know about, sell,advertise, gripe about or anythingthat might be of interest to othersthen feel free to submit photos,stories, information, events to us sowe can publish it for you.

Engagements &

Marriages

Feel free to come in and say helloand if you haveanything to let thecommunity know about, sell,advertise, gripe about or anythingthat might be of interest to othersthen feel free to submit photos,stories, information, events to us sowe can publish it for you.

Livestock

Feel free to come in and say helloand if you haveanything to let thecommunity know about, sell,advertise, gripe about or anythingthat might be of interest to others

then feel free to submit photos,stories, information, events to us sowe can publish it for you.

In Memoriam

Feel free to come in and say helloand if youhave anything to letthecommunity know about, sell,advertise, gripe about or anythingthat might be of interest to othersthen feel free to submit photos,

stories, information, events to us sowe can publish it for you.

Public Notices

Feel free to come in and say helloand if youhave anything to letthecommunity know about, sell,advertise, gripe about or anythingthat might be of interest to othersthen feel free to submit photos,stories, information, events to us sowe can publish it for you.

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Captain Thunderbolt's history and mystery continues to fill the

New England region.Uralla, Thunderbolt Country,laysclaim to his burial place and statue in the main street.

Recently Uralla business owners Duncan & Vanessa Fischer launched a new businessventure 'Thunderbolts Coins & Bullion.' Specialisng in collectable coins & custom made

bullion products. The bullion products are available in copper, silver or gold platedcopper, solid silver and even solid gold. Minimum quantities of just 250 bars make themideal for fund raising, corporate gifts, souvenirs, special events and even business cards.

Their first ever, limited edition, bullion bar commemorates both Uralla and CaptainThunderbolt. Struck from 1oz of 99.9% Copper and then 99.9% Gold plated to payhomage to Uralla's gold mining heritage. With a limited mintage of only 999 bars, thesewill not last long.

To secure your Captain Thunderbolt Bullion Bar or enquire about how a bullion productcan help your business or organisation, speak with Duncan and Vanessa at 'The SweetPlace' in the main street of Uralla or call them on 02 6778 3661.

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Classifieds - $$$ Buy and Sell Locally $$$

Thunderbolts Coins & Bullion

Service times

Every Sunday10amContemporary Service

@ St John's

1st Sunday 8am Gostwyck

2nd Sunday 8am Kentucky, 3pm Brushgrove

3rd Sunday 8am Wollun

4th Sunday 8am Kentucky

P L A N T - A - G E N D A

Can you afford NOT to grow your own

Vegetables?ThePLANT - A - GENDA tells you, each month,

when to plant what. It will not only keep you

organized, it stores your seeds, and includes a

booklet on Companion Planting.

Free consultations provided.

www.plantagenda.com.au

ring Deni on 6778 7065.

The Uralla Neighbourhood Centre held activities forthe local kids to enjoy during the September/Octoberschool holidays.

*We were entertained by a scavenger hunt in the localpark while learning about the local creek land wildlife.

*We visited Brian Irvine as he worked on aboriginal artwork at the Uralla Neighbourhood Centre. This inspiredus to try our hand at dot art.

*We planted seeds in thehope that they willproduce some greatrockmelons, watermelons,

beans and corn.

* We spent the day doing

rubbings of differenttextures in candle wax andink with Trevor whoconducts the Drawn Together Workshops at theNeighbourhood Centre.

* We visited Hassetts Military Museum

*We spent the day with the lovely ladies from the StJohns Craft Group showing us some easy cards anddecorations to make for Christmas

* We made some new friends, did some craft, made amess and had a great time.

* The Uralla Neighbourhood Centre would like tothank volunteers Elizabeth and Trevor. Also visitorsKay, Val, Jan and Brian for giving their time to show thekids new things. Without you all things just do nothappen

We stock Norco milk. Norco appear to pay theirsupplier/farmers a fair price. Some people - actually alot of people - fall for the GIMMICK $1/litre, sad thingis they don't realise what they are really paying for.When you pay unsustainable prices you can expecttrouble.

From Norco's web page -

"Norco is a dairy co-operative owned by our membersuppliers who operate Australian dairy farms. We

recognise the value that our co-operative structurebrings to all of our members and our communities.Norco has been doing business since 1895. We are proudof our heritage and passionate about our future."

"Norco's Milk Supply team manage the dailyinteraction between the Co-operative and its SupplierShareholders. The group's objective is to enhance dairyfarm sustainability through excellence in agriculturalextension, innovation and on-farm development."

Now stocking Norco milk

Do YouRemember...

Choo-Choo Bars?Sherbet lemons?Lypties? Just to

name a few.

Rediscover happy

memories of yourchildhood.

Take a trip down

memory lane,

The Sweet Place

next to Subway.

Phone 6778 3661

Uralla Central School tea towel

The unique souvenir tea towels contain picturesdrawn by all the students K-6. The pictures will

be arranged into one commemorative design andwill be screen printed onto high quality white teatowels. Only $10 for one limited edition souvenirtea towel. They can be ordered by calling the frontoffice. 6778 4204. Final orders are due before

Friday 29th October 2012
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Whats happening atyour club?

EveryWed 6:30

Thurs 10:30 (FREE!!)Thurs 1:00

Thursday 7 PM

Wed from 5:30 up to $200.00Sunday from 1:30 up to $300.00

Friday between 7 - 8 up to $1500.00

Over $1300.00 in prizes

Not a Member. Why not Join Now.$19.00 to June 2014.

Support the club that supports yourcommunity

Ph Club 02 67784192Bistro 02 67784807

www.urallabowlo.com.au52 Hill St Uralla 2358

Think!About your choices

Call Gambling Help

1800 858 858

www.gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au

Membership draws &promos approvedLPTM 12-00080LPTS 11-12150

Phone

Club 6778 4192

Bistro 6778 4807

www.urallabowlo.com.au

52 Hill St, URALLA 2358

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Community support boosts

Can Assist UrallaThe Uralla Branch of CanAssist held its AGM recently,

electing Mary Ann Munsie as the new b ranch presidentfor the coming 12 months.

Mary Ann's election came following a decision by long-serving and hard working president Kaye Clack to stepdown after more than five years in the top job. DaphneMcMillan was re-elected as vice president, Lisa Williamscontinued as secretary and Vicki McLean steppedforward to fill the important role of treasurer.

President Mary Ann said members enjoyed a successfulyear of fundraising with the continued support of the

community.This year our members have held the annual Morning Tea

at McMaugh Gardens and the week-long street stall, as well asa Fashion Parade with high tea in the middle,

Mary Ann said. Each event was wonderfully supported bythe Uralla community as usual and we raised money to

continue supporting people in our community with cancer.

The final fund raising event of year will be a charity familygolf day at Uralla Golf Course from 9.30am this Sunday.

The cost of entry will include 18-holes of golf, prizesand a barbecue lunch followed by home made slices,coffee and tea. Registrations can be made at the golf club.

For more information about the golf day or the servicesprovided by CanAssist Uralla contact Mary Ann on 67784651 or Lisa on 0429 334 644.

Grevillea LuteaGrevilleas are popular garden subjects and because there are many

varieties there is one for every horticultural situation.

This time we are featuring Grevillea Lutea. This medium-sizedshrub has dark green, prickly foliage. The flowers are a striking feature.

They are held in large clusters, about five centimetres across, deep creamand carried for many months. Buds are tinged with green. Honeyeatersflock to the nectar-rich flowers.

Grevillea Lutea has proved to be hardy and free flowering in localgardens. Plants have low waterrequirements once established. The onlymaintenance required is an occasionallight pruning to keep plants bushy and

blooming bounteously.

This variety is a cultivar of the wellknown Rosemary Grevillea andpropagates readily from cuttings.

Spider Flower is one of the commonnames for the grevilleas. The photoillustrates the suitability of this name.

What is happening at Uralla BowloYour club in your community

The last weekend in October bring the bikes to town, and the action isat the Bowlo. On Friday 26th Oct at about 4:30 some 300 motor bikes willhit town to commence the Har leys for Humanity Turkey Run. Where istheir first stop? Uralla Bowlo of Course! This is a spectacle not to bemissed.

Friday night Uralla Bowlo hosts the registration, and the H4Horganisers have a number of helmets to give away. There is a tattoocompetition with the Bowlo donating two cartons of Wild Turkey for thepopularly selected mens and womens tattoos.

The Chinese Bistro will be operating and the Thunderbolt FishingClub will be selling steak sangas to help cope with the expected

demand.Entertainment provided by End of Days a highly regardedNewcastle band, with influences by Led Zepplin, Metallica and AC/DC.Dont miss this event. Come early as there will be a lockout from11:30pm.

To cater for this our normal Friday Raffles will be held on Thursday 25October. Please change the date in your dairy.

Saturday 27th the Thunderbolt Festival fireworks will take place inQueen St opposite the club. These Fireworks are supported by UrallaBowlo and commence at 8:30 pm. Enjoy!!!

Uralla Bowlo wishes all involved in a successful Thunderbolt Festival/H4H weekend.

Bowlers, your presentation night is Saturday 20th. Not many names inas yet. Support your fellow bowlers and club. Get your names inNOW!!!. Entertainment by the ever popular Dee Blundell.

Punters, Uralla Bowlo has a great Bar B Que to give away. You need tobe a member or make application to join. This fantastic prize will be

drawn after the running of the Melbourne Cup on 6th November.Ben will also have the Restaurant open on Melbourne Cup Day, so

why not get a group together and make a day of it.

Want to get your bets placed early. Uralla Bowlo will open at 8:00 amso you can place your bets on our new TAB. Not sure what to do, therewill be s omeone to help on the day.

There is plenty more happening at your club. Keep an eye on thispaper, listen to the Radio, check us out on facebook or atwww.urallabowlo.com.au. OR

just contact the club in person on 6778 4192.

Support CanAssist

UrallaParticipate in fundraising activities, join as a member

or just donate money. The more the merrier at all levels.

Below are a few of things we have coming up to raiseawareness and support for the much needed work ofCanAssist

Family fun golf day at the beautiful Uralla GolfCourseSunday 21st October - 9.30 am start.

Prizes - raffles - barbecue lunch and afternoon tea

Three person ambrose/medley

Names to Uralla Golf Club - $25 entry ($15 juniors)CanAssist Uralla - helping locals cope with cancer

Further CONFIDENTIAL information contact:

Mary Ann - 6778 4651

Vicki - 6778 4353

Lisa - 0429 334 644

new members are always welcome

Koala food plantingMembers of the Uralla and Armidale community joined Fields Native Nursery, Southern New

England Landcare and Uralla Shire Council to plant native trees and shrubs along Rocky Creek onFriday 28th September. It was all part of the Woodlands Week celebrations, now in their secondyear in the region. The initiative will provide habitat and extra food resources for koalas,particularly those in care with our local Wires branch.

Sixty eucalypts (apple box, red gum, yellow box and white gum) and eighty lomandra and Ti-trees are a great addition to an earlier planting of several hundred bottle brushes. Steve Field andhis team will continue to plant the site and make sure the trees are watered and healthy beforesummer sets in.

With good conditions, the trees will be mature enough within a few years to provide leaves forthe local koala population. Finding enough eucalypt leaves to feed rescued animals is an ongoing

challenge for Wires carer Denise Friedman, who was on hand to answer questions about koalas.Just like people, koalas have preferences for different types of food and red gums are theirabsolute favourite. This planting will make it easier to feed koalas in care in the future.

Denise asks that any locals whoplan to prune their eucalypt treesdonate the leaves to Wires.Eucalyptus nicholii [Narrow-leavedpeppermint] is a special treat for thekoalas as it is so difficult to find inthe bush but is available aroundUralla Denise can be contacted atWires Uralla on 6778 4994.
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Uralla Thunderbolts Festival is held in conjunction with H4H Turkey Run, October 26, 27 & 28. TheHarleys for Humanity rides into Uralla Friday 26th at around 4:30 /5pm and lands at the Uralla BowlingClub for a great night of raffles & entertainment.

Saturday morning kicks off with Breaky at the Bowlo and The Creeklands Walk launch & morning tea willbe held at the Uralla Library from 9:30am. The Poker Run leaves at 10am regos at the Bowlo. Thespectacular Street Parade commences at 11am, down the highway, to Alma Park.

Heaps of FREE activities in Alma Park; Rock Climb Wall, Horizontal Bungee, Giant Slide, Battle of theBands, Jumping Castle, Circus Challenge Dome, Markets, Fleet Helicopter joyflights - price TBA and lotsmore!!

Billycart Derby at 2pm in King St with $1,000 cash in prize money to be won, bring your billycarts in to

conquer the slope all shapes & sizes welcome!The inaugural Thunderbolt Bull Ride Classic 3-6pm at the Top Pub. Tickets are limited and available at

Top Pub & Uralla Newsagency.

Thunderbolt Inn will host the H4H Show & Shine, Tattoo comp and Burnout Comp. Fireworks by HolySmoke at 8:30pm (opp. Uralla Bowlo) and bands will play till late. Sunday Swap Meet and recovery BBQ inAlma Park.

Thunderbolts Festival is supported by Uralla Shire Council, Essential Energy, Jobs Australia, UrallaBowling Club, New England Mutual, Matildas & Phoenix Foundry.

Accommodation with Tent City still available through Uralla Visitor Information Centre 6778 4496.www.thunderboltsfestival.com.au

Photo of the weekIf you have a cute, funny or

interesting photo, show the world yourphotographic prowess and email it tous at [email protected]

Make sure you include the names ofanyone or anything in the photo aswell as your name and mobile number.Start shooting and the best pic eachmonth will receive a packet of mixedlollies from The Sweet Place.

MIranda getting a taste of the country life

SPRING HAS SPRUNG!Winter is over and we find ourselves enjoying the warm days

of spring. With the longer days of day-light saving it is apleasure to be outside in the garden or enjoying a barbie withfriends. But with the warmer weather there is also an increasein spider numbers because they are more active in spring andsummer.

Of course, the best solution to this problem is to have atechnician spray your residence early in the spring season forprotection right throughout the whole year.

Along with spraying, here are some other suggestions to help

protect you and your family against spider bites. Wear gloves and suitable footwear when gardening

Dont leave toys or clothes on the ground overnight asspiders like to hide in them

Always check outdoor shoes and boots for spiders beforeputting them on

Check under outside garden settings for spider nests

Be particularly aware of redbacks and white tail spiders asbites from these spiders are both painful and tox ic. Thesespiders are very common in the New England area. Redbackscan be found inrubbish, underhouses, sheds and

guttering. Whitetail spiders can befound under barkof trees and ofteninside bathrooms.

But mostimportantly, bepro-active inprotecting yourfamily againstspiders by havingyour residencesprayed in earlyspring.

Thunderbolts Festival

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Dalrympleana Cottage23 Rowan Ave, Uralla, is a two-storey home offering

boutique accommodation at a reasonable price right intown. This quiet getaway is a delightfully appointed homewith attention to detail and includes a complimentaryBreakfast and Afternoon Nibbles with bottle of wine onarrival. A perfect holiday house for your guests visitingover the holidays or special events. Sometimes they justwont all fit in the house! With Thunderbolt Festival coming,there is secure parking for motorcycles too.

The cottage has modern furnishingswith open-plan kitchen and diningarea all complimented withdishwasher, 3D TV and surroundsound. The two large bedrooms and

bathroom upstairs with an additionaltoilet in the laundry downstairs.

The cottage is named after the tallestof our local white gums,Eucalyptusdalrympleana,and forms part of the

beautiful view of the woodlandgarden from the upstairs bedrooms."

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