COLLIE RIVER VALLEY EDITION No. 109
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Treasurer paves the way COLLIE Agricultural Society treasurer Les Whymark has revolutionised the way local agricultural shows are running their operations. The 80-year-old retired systems analyst has designed a database, called Casbar, which has been picked up by several other shows around the south west, including Dinninup, Donnybrook, Busselton and Manjimup. Brunswick and Waroona will come on board next year to use the system. Casbar is named after the Collie Agricultural Society, and a type of computer coding known as barcoding. Mr Whymark said doing things by hand was too time consuming. “I wrote a short program which then grew into an interactive database with over 500 functions, including entry forms, the handling of prize money, and accounting services,” he said. Mr Whymark said he adapted the program he wrote while working in the medical industry. “I then added to it and turned it into a good system over the past 10 years,” he said.
WORK SMART: Collie Agricultural Society treasurer Les Whymark adapted a database he wrote for 65,000 patients in the medical industry to make the tasks of the Collie Show volunteers easier.
Pets and poultry display PETS and poultry will be displayed in the Poultry Pavilion from 9am. Collie Agricultural Society Inc is looking for pets and poultry to be displayed in the pens.
A raffle sponsored by local business Chappells Landscaping will also be held in the pavilion. The pavilion will be open until 5.30pm. For more information, call 9734 5543.
Proud supporters of the Collie Show 2022
Budding artist wins cover
TWELVE-year-old Rachel Jendrzejak’s artwork might look familiar when you are checking out the pavilion on Saturday. She won the Collie Agricultural Society’s competition, and now has her drawing on the front cover of the programme. Mum, Lesly, said Rachel has always loved art. “She loves drawing and will draw anything from Manga to whatever she thinks of,” she said. “For the competition, Rachel brainstormed the theme of emergency services as directed and went about drawing everything she could think of.” Lesly said her daughter tried to improve on her drawing before submitting it. “Rachel was ecstatic once the email came through from Robert Ingram to say she had won the competition,” she said. Rachel has submitted artwork and photographs into the show. She is also a regular contributor to the Collie Bulletin’s weekly Bullee Bug competition, where young artists compete for the chance to win a $10 voucher from Crank’n’Cycles. (See this week’s Bug on page 18). CREATOR: Young artist Rachel Jendrzejak was the winner of the Collie Agricultural Society’s Collie Show programme cover competition with her drawing of emergency services.
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South32 to vote EDITION No. 109
ELECTRICAL Trade Union WA (ETUWA) members at South32 Worsley Alumina will vote on a proposed Enterprise Agreement (EA) on November 22. It comes after nine months of negotiations between the ETUWA and South32, culminating in what the ETUWA describes as a “sham EA”. A spokesperson from ETUWA said South32 had “finally come to the realisation” it had “reached a dead end”. Worsley Alumina’s workforce is covered by individual contracts of employment, which means if the proposed EA is adopted, the initial salary uplifts in the first year would vary, depending on the individual’s salary. Base salaries would increase four percent in the second year, followed by three percent in the third and fourth years. The company has also committed to reduce working hours from 42 hours a week, to 40 hours. Shift allowances would increase and a new payment would be created for additional shift work. The ETUWA spokesperson said South32 had made a loop-hole in the workforce classification, or ranking, structure now that it was “inconvenient”.
Residents asked to sell
RESIDENTS in North Collie have received a spate of letters from people asking to buy their homes. Page 3.
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“The one thing we had consensus on was the classification structure,” he said. “Why is it inconvenient? Because the market dictates that an entry level electrician starts at level two, making level one redundant. “Nine months of meetings and not much at all to show for it with the only concessions South32 has made is a licence allowance for electrical workers and a rope access allowance. “The latest pay review would have absorbed level one if we had not been excluded. “South32 has excluded maintenance workers from a pay rise to try and coerce them to accept a sham EA - it will not work.” The ETUWA has also warned its members not to believe that they will get the proposed 40-hour work week. “As it stands, South32 could require you to work two additional hours for free meaning you are still working a 42-hour roster and not getting paid for the extra 104 hours annually,” he said. “Even worse, you will now be accruing annual leave, sick leave, and long service leave at 40-hours, not 42-hours.” Continued page 5.
ANZAC tourist Collie Senior High School year 11 student Ebony Whitney was selected as one of 10 students from WA to attend the Premier’s Anzac Tour in 2023. Story on page 4.
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FORMER Collie band Sisters Doll headlined the Whisky A Go-Go in West Hollywood last Thursday. Page 13.
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Collie makes heritage finals
AAAAAA What's on, When and Where Collie Show Saturday, November 19, Collie Show, Wallsend Ground. Rides, entertainment, stalls, fireworks. Art Gallery Howard Taylor art on display at the art gallery. Opening hours Thursday to Monday, 10am to 4pm. Plant sale Our Community Garden, Tuesday, November 29, 1pm to 4pm, cnr Bunbury Street. Collie 50s and over social night Saturday Nov 26, Club Hotel, music, dancing, socialising. Christmas lunch Collie Senior Citizens’, Tuesday, December 6, Margaretta Wilson Centre, three-course lunch. Closing date for bookings November 29. All Saints Church Church open from 11am to 1pm. Coalfields Museum Open seven days a week, 9am to 3pm. Parkrun Soldiers’ Park every Saturday, 8am. Friday lunch Senior citizens offer a hot lunch at the Margaretta Wilson Centre the first Friday of the month. Small lunch every other Friday from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Rhyme time Rhymes and songs with Mrs Potts, Collie library, Mondays 9am. Baby business Fridays 9am – 10.30am for parents and babies up to two years, Child and Parent Centre. Bingo Collie Eagles bingo Thursdays at clubrooms. Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm. Riff Raff dancing PCYC Mondays 7.30pm. Police rangers PCYC on Mondays, 4.30pm to 6.30pm for 11 years old and up. Signing centre Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, from 9.30am to 12 noon, and on Thursdays from 1.30pm to 3pm, at the Collie courthouse. Op shops The Anglican Op Shop, at Noyes Hall, is open from Tuesday to Friday each week, from 9am to 3pm. Vinnies at the former Bargain Barn, open Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 3pm. Send it in This column offers free publication of events for not-for-profit clubs and organisations, or for items of social news. If you would like to have details of your events or organisation published in this column, send copy to nola. crvbulletin@gmail.com or classies@crvbulletin.com. Deadline 5pm on Fridays.
COLLIE has been named as a finalist in the Western Australian Heritage Awards for the enhancement of its main entry road, Throssell Street. It is up against three other finalists, the cities of Bunbury, Perth and Subiaco. Shire president Sarah Stanley said the announcement is “very exciting”. “We’re extremely proud to receive this recognition on behalf of our staff, community and funding partners for the collaborative efforts to celebrate our proud history and share it with others,” she said “The refurbished Throssell Street is now a particular source of pride, along with our mural and heritage trails that tell the stories of our past so beautifully. “We look forward to continuing to partner with government, local volunteers and heritage experts as we plan our next phase of exciting projects.”
The Western Australian Heritage Awards recognise outstanding commitment and contribution to heritage conservation, adaptive reuse, interpretation, tourism and promotion in Western Australia. Collie has been recognised in the category of Contribution by a Public or Private Organisation for the protection and celebration of heritage across the community through the collaborative efforts of owners, community groups and council officers. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Perth on November 25, one week before the 125th anniversary of the gazettal as a township. Much of the work carried out in Throssell Street is part of the state government’s programme of Just Transition, but it goes beyond restoring verandahs and painting shop fronts.
The enhancement along its main entry road, Throssell Street – of heritage buildings, heritage interpretation of coal mining, a new heritage trail and new cultural heritage murals together with other public realm improvements – forms part of a wider objective to reposition the reputation of Collie as a destination of choice. An historic precinct is being developed which stretches from the Roundhouse at the western entrance to town, through to the Wallsend mine site, where the Retired Coalminers’ Association has been carrying out restoration work. The shire works with a range of groups – including traditional owners, the Coalfields Museum, Collie Rail Heritage Group and Heritage Skills Association WA – to preserve historic sites, buildings and material that illustrate the town’s culture and history.
Davidson named in Hooker’s top nine LOCAL real estate agent Mitch Davidson has secured a top nine position in the international LJ Hooker awards. The awards night was held in Cairns last week. Mr Davidson said the award is for the sales representative who makes the highest numbers of sales in the financial year. He also won the Top Residential Salesperson award for Western Australia in October. “It has been a really busy year and my best year yet in terms of number of transactions personally,” he said. “I was thrilled to have that success recognised as one of the top sellers in the state, and the top sellers across the country.” Agents are aware of their positioning throughout the year, as the network provides rankings per quarter. The totals are then hidden for the final quarter, before the winner is announced at the awards. “Unfortunately, I was unable to make it across for the Cairns International Awards which they pair with a training conference annually,” he said. “One of my colleagues attended and let me know I had placed in the top nine internationally.” Mr Davidson believes his “adaptable team” set him apart from the other finalists. “My love for the area and my love for real estate sets me apart from other nominees in larger metropolitan areas as
SALES: Collie LJ Hooker branch manager Mitch Davidson placed ninth in the world in sales during the 2021-22 financial year. He was also awarded the top residential salesperson for WA at the Australian awards. I believe I have been able to form a much deeper connection with my community,” he said.
“My business has grown exponentially because of repeat business and recommendations.”
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RESIDENTS in North Collie have received a spate of letters from people asking to buy their homes. The letters were distributed to specific houses in the Drive-In Estate since February, amid what has been described as a “shortage of homes”. One homeowner in the area, who did not want to be named, has received eight letters since April. LJ Hooker Collie branch manager Mitch Davidson said he was aware of the letters and believes they were from a buyer looking for a specific type of property and location. However, he said available houses in Collie were limited. “It’s not uncommon for agents to target a certain area to help a buyer, by way of letterbox drops,” he said. “Sometimes sellers may not even be thinking of selling, but assume if they get the price they want they may just entertain it. “Sometimes all it takes is a little note in the letterbox.” Nicole and Seth White live in Prinsep Street and received a letter in September. The letter was followed up by a knock on their door.
NOT FOR SALE: Nicole and Seth White are among many Drive-In Estate homeowners who have received letters from buyers wanting to purchase their home.
“It (the letter) asked if we were interested in selling or hearing offers on our property,” Nicole said. “It didn’t really mean too much, as we are not interested in selling at this stage. However, it is always a positive sign to know that there is interest out there.” Jason Tate, who lives two houses from the Whites, said he also received two letters. “They both said the person’s name, phone number, that they were in Collie for the weekend and were interested in buying my home,” he said. “I thought it was a little strange until
I’d heard of other people getting the letters as well.” Mr Davidson said buyers would need to be prepared if they wanted to secure a home. “Stock is limited at the moment, but the stock we do have is rotating quickly which is resulting in the properties selling above asking price due to multiple offers being presented to the sellers,” he said. “My advice to anyone looking right now: if you’re needing finance, ensure you have already engaged with your bank or broker so that if you find a property, you can act quickly to secure something.”
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COLLIE NEW SURVIVOR: Local stroke survivor Bill Vernon and wife Denny return home after a walk, as part of the Stroke Foundation’s Stride4Stroke initiative.
Walking for stroke LOCAL stroke awareness advocates, Bill and Denny Vernon, have raised $985 in the first week of the Stroke Foundation’s Stride4Stroke initiative. Bill suffered a stroke on December 5, 2013. He was temporarily paralysed and unable to speak or swallow. Stride4Stroke is a fundraising event which encourages physical activity during November. Regular exercise can significantly reduce the risk of stroke. Denny said at the time of her husband’s stroke, she did not feel prepared for the road ahead. “I knew he was having a stroke, but I did not know what to do about it and I believe had I known, I could have saved him from going through what he did,” she said. Bill’s recovery has been a long process. Denny said it has been hard on the family, and she wants to prepare others.
“If I can promote the initiative and stop one family from going through what we did, I will have done my job,” she said. Denny and Bill aim to raise at least $2000 during November. They have pledged to complete an hour of exercise each day, for 30 days. Denny does aqua aerobics class once a week and walks each day to meet her quota, while Bill is an avid walker. “The Stroke Foundation was fantastic for us,” Denny said. “Initially, we stayed in Perth for the first 12 months and they came to us, provided everything we needed, including all the equipment and programs Bill required to get better.” All money raised during the initiative goes to stroke research. To donate, visit https://www.stride4stroke.org.au/fundraisers/DeniseBillVernon.
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Seniors Xmas lunch to be held December 6
COLLIE Senior Citizens are holding a Christmas lunch on Tuesday, December 6, at the Margaretta Wilson Centre. A three-course lunch will be served, and there will be heaps of raffle prizes. Bookings and payment can be made at the centre on Mondays or Thursdays, between 10am and 3pm. The cost for members is $20, and for non-members, $25. The closing date for bookings is November 29.
LAST POST: RSL flag warden Colin Simmonds lowers the flag to half mast ahead of the Remembrance Day ceremony at Soldiers’ Park last Friday.
Collie remembers
LAST Friday, the community marked 104 years since the guns fell silent on the Western Front. During four years of battle, almost 62,000 Australians lost their lives in Gallipoli, during World War I. RSL president Gary Benton said this year’s Remembrance Day was a “stark prophecy”. “Unlike other democratic nations, Australia managed to change its federal government leader without shots being fired,” he said.
Invitation to comment on the Draft Forest Management Plan 2024–2033
Teen chosen for Premier’s tour
The State Government is committed to protecting our environment and native forests. The decision to end large-scale commercial logging of our native forests takes effect in 2024 at the start of the Forest Management Plan 2024–2033. You can now have your say on the Draft Forest Management Plan 2024–2033 to help shape how WA’s native forests – from Lancelin to Denmark – will be managed for the next 10 years. Under the draft plan, at least 400,000 hectares of karri, jarrah and wandoo forests will become nature reserves, national parks or conservation parks, meaning nearly two million hectares of native forests will be protected into the future.
Your considered feedback will help inform the development of the final plan. Public comment on the draft FMP is open until 18 December 2022.
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The draft plan was prepared by the Conservation and Parks Commission (through the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions) in accordance with the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 and has an increased focus on Noongar values and the drying and warming climate of the south-west. The forest management plan provides the legal framework for cultural, recreation, economic and conservation activities in our native forests. It aims to incorporate a range of management activities to help conserve biodiversity, provide for recreation, tourism and other forest uses, and to protect water catchments.
“Today we remember the sacrifices made by soldiers in Gallipoli, and almost as many died from illness and injury as they did in action.” Soldiers’ Park attracted those who had come to show their respects to the fallen. Veterans, and families, donned their medals in remembrance. Three wreaths were laid - one each rom the RSL, Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns and Collie Senior High School.
COLLIE Senior High School year 11 student Ebony Whitney has been selected as one of 10 students in WA to attend the 2023 Premier’s ANZAC Student Tour. Ebony said she was encouraged to apply through her involvement in Youth Parliament this year. “It is a great honour and all applicants are amazing people, so it is a great privilege to be named amongst them,” she said. The group will travel to Sydney and New Zealand next April. Three teachers will accompany the group. “I have never been overseas before and I have a lot of family members in the armed forces, so I’m looking forward to learning more about what they do.” Students will investigate the ANZAC legacy and commemorate the men and women who served in the armed forces, as well as the 78th anniversary of the end of World War II. Students had to write an essay response to the question “In what way
might efforts on the home front be seen as important as battles fought overseas?” “For my selection, I wrote an essay about the Country Women’s Association and its contribution to the homefront effort during the war,” Ebony said. The tour is an annual competition open to all WA students in years eight to 11. Since its inception in 2004, 246 secondary students have participated. Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns said Ebony will be a “fantastic ambassador” for the community. “Ebony has shown outstanding leadership, having been selected previously to represent Collie-Preston at the 2022 Youth Parliament earlier this year,” Mrs Hanns said. “This selection for the Premier’s ANZAC Student Tour reinforces the qualities Ebony consistently demonstrates. “Her selection shows that Collie-Preston has a wealth of talented young people giving back to the communities they live in.”
Housing future assessed
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FEARS that a lack of suitable housing could derail the state government’s Just Transition plan has led to Collie Shire Council evaluating the development of 12 freehold titles in Wilson Park. It will also look at opportunities to infill housing for private laneway-backed lots in central Collie. At least two industries seeking to locate in Collie have raised the perceived issue of the lack of housing for workers. Director of development services Matt Young reported to the council meeting last week that Renergi and Cannaponics have identified the lack of housing as a
particular issue as they move to recruit employees. While some of those employees would come from those displaced from coal mining or power station operating jobs, some potentially would be people with specialist knowledge attracted to the town. Council has partnered with DevelopmentWA (DWA) and the South West Development Commission (SWDC) to tackle the problem. Mr Young said a brief which was prepared showed there was opportunity to renew ageing housing, facilitate high amenity, low maintenance fit-for occu-
pant dwellings, stimulate market supply and increase housing availability. “There is also the opportunity to use under-developed land that is already provided with sewer, water, power, communications, road access, pathways, open space and the like,” Mr Young said. DevelopmentWA agreed to partner with the shire to fund a consultant to evaluate the costs of these moves, and McFerran Advisory has been appointed to do this study. SWDC has also advised south west local governments that it is seeking to provide funding for housing, land and
accommodation activation projects. “The Shire’s Local Planning Strategy which was endorsed in 2021 identified future land opportunities for over 1400 lots in Collie,” Mr Young said. “However, even since this strategy was drafted some of that land is unlikely to be developed due to environmental constraints, land assembly issues of fragmented privately-owned lots that need overall structure planning, Aboriginal heritage and flood prone land. “The outcomes of this study could lead to a review of the housing component of the shire’s local planning strategy.”
Swimming around the boot
SWIMMERS at the Collie Mineworkers 150 kilometres since the pool opened on Memorial Swimming Pool can “Swim October 10. Around Europe” this summer. “It is a great way for people to be acPool employee and fitness instructor tive, and the incentive is keeping the Danielle Pesci has organised a swim- mind and body fit in a fun and enjoyable ming challenge in memory of her late way,” Ms Pesci said. grandfather, Arthur Pesci, called Swim Anyone can join in, as long as they log Around Europe. their laps at the front desk. “Whether you are part of my fitness Swimmers can log their kilometres in the pool, with the aim of swimming first squad on Wednesday afternoons or a visitor to town, you can be part of it,” around Italy, and then around Europe. It follows last year’s Swim Around Ms Pesci said. Once Italy is completed, swimmers Australia challenge. Ms Pesci said she chose Italy as the will move on to Spain and France. “It should take us five or six years to start point because her grandfather was complete,” Ms Pesci said. born in Sondrio. The kilometres are tracked via Google “We will travel through the top part, starting in Venice, and travel around Maps, as well as to calculate the disthe 4098 kilometre boundary,” she said. tance between towns to find the easiest So far, swimmers have accumulated route. SWIM: Collie Mineworkers Memorial Swimming Pool employee Danielle Pesci wants all swimmers to be involved in the Swim Around Europe series.
South32 goes to vote Continued from page 1 The ETUWA spokesperson also estimated that South32 has spent more than $403,000 on “just-in-case” payments for electrical employees to be on standby. “How much more is South32 going to spend denying their workers a better deal, allowing Worsley Alumina to be competitive in the employment market and in line with their competitors?” he said. A South32 spokesperson said the proposed EA is a “strong offer” to employees and recognises “cost of living pressures”. “The offer enables Worsley Alumina to remain sustainable through local and global market challenges for the duration of the agreement,” the spokesperson said.
“We have taken a positive and collaborative approach throughout the negotiation process - meeting with our people, listening to their expectations and taking on board their feedback during this process. “We will continue to engage constructively with our people to ensure they have all the information required to understand the proposed offer. “Worsley Alumina supports 1500 permanent employees and more than 500 contractors, their families and communities across the South West and Peel regions. “Our aim is for Worsley Alumina to continue to be a significant employer in the region, supporting the local economy for many decades to come.”
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RARE MOMENT: Mark Paget was hard at work this week working on his caravan, preparing for some well-earned rest and recreation.
Dob in a mate for award MARK Paget said he felt honoured and humbled to receive the 2022 Citizen of the Year award on Australia Day this year. Having been a volunteer during his working life, Mark found himself stepping up his efforts once he retired, but said he did not do so with any thought of receiving accolades. “That’s not why you do these things, you do them because it is the right thing to do to give back to the community,” he said. “That said, it certainly is an honour to think of your name up there with all those who have gone before, who have made huge contributions to Collie. “I know there’s a lot of people out there in the community who equally deserve to be honoured. “All it takes is for someone to nominate them – and just being nominated is an honour in itself. “I would urge anyone who knows of someone making a contribution, going quietly about the business of volunteering, I urge you to take a few minutes to fill in a nomination form.” Mark was honoured for his ongoing contribution to the Coalfields Museum and the Community Radio Station, among other work such as the Collie Cycle Club and the Labour Day festivities. Nominations for the 2023 Shire of Collie Australia Day awards close on Monday, December 5.
Four awards will be presented at the annual breakfast celebrations on Thursday, January 26, 2023. The categories are Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year (25 years and under), Community Group or Event of the Year, and the Environmental Award. Nomination forms can be picked up from the council front office or the Collie Library, or found online at the Shire of Collie website. Individuals must be an Australian citizen and reside in Collie. The Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year can only be won once, but groups can win more than once, based on the fact that membership can vary from year to year. Anyone can nominate a person or a group, and selections are based on the contribution of the person or group, not on whether the nomination is a literary masterpiece. The Australia Day Committee is making every effort to present an entertaining event, with a special emphasis on attracting families. Live music and fun games for children are on the programme, and it is hoped that a pioneer flavour can be added to celebrate Collie’s 125th anniversary. The breakfast will be prepared by a group of volunteers from the Collie Church of Christ, but anyone who can help out on the day is welcome.
Covid to peak again COVID-19 could peak by the end of the month, according to Collie River Valley Medical Centre manager Tanya Wutchak. A majority of eligible Collie residents have had their first and second doses of the vaccine. However, only 55 percent of children aged five to 15 have had their first dose, and 46 percent have had their second dose. Vaccines, including the third and fourth doses for adults, are available at Collie River Valley Medical Centre,
Collie Medical Group and TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacy. WA Health reported 8029 new cases last week, with 3123 cases reported on Friday. A total of 176 people were hospitalised, with five in the ICU. “Masks are highly recommended, but have not been mandated,” Mrs Wutchak said. Anyone experiencing cold and flu symptoms should do a Rapid Antigen Test or PCR. The state of emergency in place for the pandemic was lifted at the start of the month.
New public policy given the go ahead
Unionist says workers are pleased LOCAL education assistants, cleaners and gardeners employed by the Department of Education will benefit from the state government wages policy that was accepted last Friday. More than 98.7 percent of United Workers’ Union members voted in support of the agreement. All employees will receive a $60 per week increase from January 1, 2023, plus a one-off cost of living payment of up to $3000 before Christmas. Amaroo Primary School union delegate Vicki True said she was pleased with the result. “I was happy to do what the other education assistants wanted to do, but I know the younger ones are happy with what we got,” she said. ““Our morning tea has also gone up from 10 minutes to 15 minutes which is great as we can take our time. “Our current enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA) does not run out until
the end of the year, so it makes sense to do it this way.” Mrs True said the policy will bring improved employment conditions, including a new classification for employees supporting special needs students in education support centres and education support schools. “I agree with this, as schools have less students needing support than places like College Row in Bunbury, whose main focus is these students,” Mrs True said. Education assistants will receive an allowance if they hold a National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) recognised Auslan qualification, for supporting students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Cleaners and gardeners have also secured improvements to their work conditions, including greater workplace flexibility. The policy impacts 16,000 employees statewide.
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Parishioners want Bishop out A PETITION calling for removal of the Bishop of Bunbury, Gerald Holohan, has been signed by 130 St Brigid’s parishioners and lodged with the Catholic Church. The petition is in support of parish priest, Fr Gerald Tan, who claims Bishop Holohan failed to support him after he had allegedly been bullied by another priest. Fr Gerald attempted suicide after the alleged bullying had taken place. He said he felt humbled by the community’s support. “The typical church response is to stonewall people and they will not act until they feel threatened,” Fr Gerald said. The petition, which was instigated by community members, read: “After recent events, we have lost confidence in you as our spiritual leader and we feel that we can no longer support you in your position as leader. “We respectfully request that you step aside from your position.” In a public comment, local Betty Wilson said the Bishop’s presence has become “unsustainable”. “Many people across the diocese have lost respect toward you and your leadership has become untenable,” she said. “The church is bleeding because of your behaviour.” Fr Gerald said he could not “see a way out of this mess”. “I will not be kept silent on this as I am doing it for the principle of it, not as a personal vendetta against Bishop
SUPPORTED: local parishioners have come out in support of local Catholic priest Fr Gerald Tan (pictured), by starting a petition to remove Bishop of the Diocese of Bunbury, Gerard Holohan. Holohan,” Fr Gerald said. “This is about the principle of the gospel, we are standing up against the things of the world that are wrong today. “This is our core belief being attacked by a person of authority and he wants to save his skin.” Fr Gerald said he will demand a public apology. A copy of the petition will now be sent to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Perth Bishop Costelloe, Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles Balvo, and Bishop Holohan. The petition was sent to other parishioners in the diocese, including Busselton and Mandurah, and received more than 500 signatures. Archbishop Balvo was approached for comment.
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“IF A politician’s lips are moving, he, she or they, are usually telling lies”. This truism came home to roost - again - in Collie last week with the Premier telling us that if the power to our lights, the air-conditioner and the electric vehicle (EV) charger go out this summer it is not his - or his super-efficient armies of bureaucrats - fault. It is mind boggling, and somewhat chilling, that these so-called “honourable” members of parliament can so easily and unashamedly squat down and, metaphorically, take a verbal dump in front of us while looking us straight in the eye. They are truth assassins, flim-flammers, confidence tricksters and more. The reason for this state of virtual-reality which has been going on probably forever, but definitely since WA Inc days, is because they know they can get away with it. Last week head-honcho bureaucrat Premier Mark McGowan did a Groucho Marx-like impersonation of a politician chomping on a cigar and saying “did you hear the one about…” He was running defence for the Synergy bureaucracy who totally stuffed up their pre-order for coal this year, underestimating their needs by, some sources say, half. By the time someone in their multi-layered executive hierarchy realised (we think one of their office cleaners may have mentioned it in passing) that the stockpile of coal at their Muja Power Station was at historically low levels, it was too late for Premier Coal to easily play catch-up, especially as the lead-in time to ramp-up production (by possibly double) is substantial.
So the spin the Premier put on this potentially disastrous situation was delivered with, we must say, Shane Warnelike precision and included, “the weather” (must have been wettest winter on record for Collie’s 63 years of power production), “machinery breakdown/interruption” (machinery seemingly does not normally breakdown during mining operations according to Mr McGowan and it must have been “some breakdown” to cause the sudden disappearance of the coal stockpile) and we are pretty sure he even cited “Ukraine” as a possible reason for the looming and extremely expensive to fix potential catastrophe. He had to be careful not to blame Synergy bureaucrats, because essentially that is the job government “Yes Ministers” do these days. If they do not, the bureaucracy will start leaking details of “all” of its stuffups. This is political armageddon and ammunition for the opposition, which is why they don’t really care because there is no “opposition” in WA and no meaningful scrutiny by mainstream media. He also could not blame Premier Coal because they had not actually done anything wrong, and if they had, the government had contracts in place that would apply penalties if they failed to meet their contractual obligations. The winner out of this debacle will ultimately be Chinese-owned Yancoal, who will now ship coal from its NSW mines paid for by WA taxpayers who once again are the losers at the hands of incompetent bureaucracy. We are doomed. Don Scott, Mumballup.
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CONGRATULATIONS to Collie Senior High School student Ebony Whitney for her selection in the 2023 Premier’s ANZAC Student Tour. Ebony was one of 10 students from WA chosen to travel to Sydney and New Zealand in April. This is an incredible opportunity for Ebony and I wish her all the best. I know Ebony is very grateful to those who mentored her through the selection process. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services launched its summer bushfire safety campaign this week. Local residents need to be prepared and plan their emergency response. Visit www.mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au or download the My Bushfire Plan app. In addition to local residents planning for bushfires, the state government is investing heavily in bushfire safety. In our 2022-23 state budget, we invested more than $67 million. The centre is a driver training school for DFES staff and emergency service volunteers and will act as a level three incident control centre. The state government has also secured a large aerial tanker, based permanently in WA. We have previously relied on the east coast to secure this asset, but we have taken decisive action to secure our own. We have also replaced the old Fire Danger Rating System (FDRS). I take the safety of people in Collie seriously, and I am proud to be a part of a government which continues to deliver on community safety. Thank you to all of our volunteers from the emergency services, and in particular the bush fire brigades. As we head into summer, I know they are planning and preparing to keep the community safe. We are lucky to have such dedicated volunteers in our community.
KIDS say the darndest things. I’m sure you’ve heard that saying before? Or maybe you’ve heard that kids say what you wish you could. Or even, perhaps – don’t say anything in front of kids that you don’t want repeated at the most inconvenient time. It’s true. You should always watch what you say around young children. However, you should hear some of the things that teenagers say. The Bulletin contributors are a mixed bag, age wise. There are people of retirement age, people who have young children, people with no children, and then there’s me. I have two teenagers. One is off at university. He’s nearly finished his second year and he’s pretty much flown the nest completely. He’s very friendly, open and extroverted. He will talk to anyone. I don’t know how he turned out so well-adjusted. He certainly didn’t get it from me. My youngest son, though, takes more after his parents – he’s an introvert. He doesn’t lack confidence and he does have friends, but he avoids social situations like the plague and speaks like his words are rationed and he’s not wasting them on anyone so insignificant as his parents. For instance, if I ask the question, “What would you like for your birthday?” I get a shrug, and a vague “I don’t know” noise for an answer. So helpful. I mean, it’s better than those few months where every question asked got the answer, “Matt Damon.” Or those other few months where the answer was always an emphatic “Yes” – no matter what the question was. Last week, though, he excelled himself. I was trying to track down a phone number as a favour for a friend. For the sake of discretion, we’ll call the friend “X” and the person whose number they needed “R”. I went to my son, who was still asleep after going to bed at who knows what time that same morning (sometimes I envy the sleep ability of teenagers), and asked politely, “You’re friends with R, right? Do you have his phone number? X needs it.” “I’m not giving you R’s phone number,” came the grumpy reply from under the blankets. “What? Why not?” “Because,” he said (and I knew by the tone of his voice that this was going to be good), “I’m not X’s errand boy.” As if that little gem of a conversation wasn’t enough, he came to me last Saturday and said, “I’m going out with friends and we might be going to the markets. If we do, we might come to your garage sale. If we do, could you not mention that you know me?” “Oh, why is that?” I ask, chortling. I knew what the answer was going to be, but I asked anyway. More fool me, really. “Are you embarrassed of us? Are you embarrassed of your family?” I teased. His reply was one word, spoken in a tone as dry as dust. “Immensely.” It’s a good thing I find this funny. Back to my original point, though. Kids really do say the darndest things, but they’ve got nothing on teenagers.
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CCCCCCCCC PPPPPPP People, places and contributions to Collie life
Peter’s pacing passion
HORSE LOVER: Peter Hemsley with his two youngsters, Already Flyin and Tempt the Stars. PEOPLE: Amy Dorozenko PETER Hemsley has been a stalwart of Collie Harness Racing since 1980. He became president of the club in 1988 and then passed the reins to Brian Wheeler in 1994. Together, with Brian’s wife Sue, and local trainers, Dale Jackson and Errol Ashcroft, they have been the lifeblood of the committee for the past three decades. Peter came to Australia from England, with his family when he was six years old. “Two or three years later, we bought a farm and were given a broodmare which we used as a breeding horse,” he said. Peter and his older brother Phillip rode horses from a young age, but it was Phillip who first became involved in trotting. “I followed him into it and we learned by the seat of our pants,” Peter said, with his trademark booming laugh. The two worked together and bred and trained many pacers. “I always liked horses and we liked that it was hands-on, with the owners doing most of the work, unlike in thoroughbreds where the trainers do the work,” he said. At 18 years old, Peter was studying science at university. He said he would come home and work with the horses on his parents’ farm. “I joined the committee at the first AGM after I moved to Collie in 1980,” Peter said.
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Peter’s most successful horse was in 2005 and, with the name Pandemic, perhaps there was some foreshadowing at play. Pandemic won 19 races, including an Albany Cup and a second place in the Collie Cup. “We bred him and had a lot of fun in racing,” Peter said. He retired in 2008. “The second most successful was Hillbilly Time, who I bought cheaply. “In his first season he won four in a row, including the Busselton Cup. It was a great big thrill.” At the moment, Peter is enjoying his downtime before the two-year-old racing season begins in January. He has two youngsters which he bred, Tempt the Stars and Already Flyin, who have been trained by Andrew de Campo in Capel. “They have both had three preparations and will go back for their last one
Peter with his older brother Phillip.
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in December before they begin racing,” Peter said. “The mother of Tempt the Stars has now gone to Murdoch University as a teaching horse for breeding, as we decided not to breed horses anymore. “I also have his grandmother, who is living out her time in my paddock. Already Flyin’s mother is my niece’s mare and I used a WA stallion.” Peter said he woke up every hour on the nights the foals were born in his paddock. “When horses are born, it is very, very quick, usually within half an hour and then usually the foal is up and walking by then too,” he said. When the foals were 14 or 15 months old, they were broken in and taught how to pull a cart and how to pace. “Each preparation they do, they gradually do a little bit more,” Peter said. “You only want to give them five or six weeks at a time, otherwise they get bored, so you give them a few chances to prepare. “They were doing very nicely, but the next step is to teach them to go faster.” Peter said he and Phillip used long-reining to train horses. “The horse will have a saddle on and a bit in their mouth,” he said. “One person walks behind on the long rein and another leads them from the front, basically teaching them how to turn. “Once ready, the horses are then put in a cart and have a ‘joggo’, a thing you
pull behind a car. “You can tie horses to it and teach them to follow along. “That way if the horses decide to be absolutely stupid, they are still attached to something,” Peter added with a laugh. “Once they are going alright at that, the horse is ready.” Peter said he was always the one who walked, or ran, in front because Phillip was more experienced. “It could have also been because I was faster than him,” Peter joked. Peter said he has great aspirations for Tempt the Stars and Already Flyin in the near future. “We will be watching them race and travel far and wide, with hopefully a lot of trips to Perth, where the champions race,” he said. There are a variety of factors to consider when choosing the perfect pacer, Peter said. “Racing performances, pedigree, bloodlines, and trying to find a stallion that suits your mare but is not too expensive,” he said. Peter credits the people involved with harness racing as part of the reason why he chose it over thoroughbred racing. “They are all very down to earth people,” he said. “I also like that I can see the horses when they are racing and not through binoculars or straining my eyes. “I will be involved in harness racing for a long time to come,” Peter said.
125 years since the town was gazetted. Another historical year apparently was 1927. In a submission to council last week, a company summed up the town’s history by noting that the first Collie coal mine was started in 1927. A couple of years ago, the same statement was made in an ABC video documentary. Wonder where that “fact” originated?
A smelly shoot A local mum was feeling the pain of trying to get a group of children all smiling at the same time for a photo. “Everyone say stinky popcorn!” she said in an attempt to get them laughing. Success! Only later did she notice the litte girl in the back dutifully pinching her nose to block out the stinky popcorn smell.
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How cold? A LADY visiting from Perth was heard saying it was “going to be really cold tonight, it will get down to 11 degrees!” The host couple had to chuckle at the visitor, thinking that it was not cold weather in Collie. It did in fact get down to a brisk seven degrees that night. History This is an historical year for Collie -
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ROCHE Park Recreation Centre hosted a dance to celebrate the ageing population on Wednesday last week. Manager Kellie Geere said the event was held as part of Seniors Week. “We are celebrating the contribution seniors make to our community. “The money for this was provided through a Council on the Ageing (COTA) community grants program.” Dancing was taught by Riff Raff dance instructor, Martin Piggott. Some of his younger students from Need 2 Dance also attended. Morning tea was on offer, followed by some partnered dancing. Door prizes were awarded to Chris Slapp, Katherine McLean and her brother, Andrew.
Loreen Shepherd and Rosemary Gianoncelli.
Chris Slapp, Katherine McLean, Andrew McLean and Mal Howell.
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Larry Green and Ben Watts.
Luke Rosel and Meghan Davis.
Delys Franke and Kayleen Forrest.
Chris Collie and Jodie Pilatti.
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Incoming students given warm welcome CHILDREN preparing for Amaroo Primary School’s 2023 kindergarten class attended an open day last week. The prospective students met at the school with teachers Kodie Kaurin and Bronwyn Kippin, and principal Ben Ratz, before enjoying playtime and morning tea. Mr Ratz said the open day is an integral part of the transition program. “It supports students and their families to successfully move into a schooling environment,” he said. Unity Bank representatives Casey Jones and Jonelle Fontana handed out goody bags to all students.
The bags contained important information about starting school, as well as treats for the children. “We were supported by representatives from the Child and Parent Centre, speech therapists, occupational therapists and Amaroo staff,” Mr Ratz said. “Everyone in attendance had a great time with the children meeting their new classmates and making new friends. “Adults engaged in meaningful discussions about the best interests of their children and we all enjoyed a generous morning tea.” Children also had their faces painted by teacher Jade McCormick.
WELCOME: Unity Bank Collie manager Casey Jones and employee Jonelle Fontana with 2023 kindergarten students Cruz Griggs and Jasper Povee.
Sports clubs to get extra support COLLIE Shire Council will participate in the Every Club Grant Scheme. The scheme, managed by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Culture, aims to boost organisational capability in sport and recreation clubs, through planning and management. Successful local government applicants are required to contribute 33 percent of the cost, which can be in kind contributions in addition to cash. Council agreed to set aside $12,500 over three years pending successful applications being made to the scheme by local clubs. Applications must demonstrate community need through consultation with clubs, but as the closing date
for this round of funding is November 23, director of corporate services Nicole Wasmann said this would be done by survey. Applicants must also provide a threeyear club development plan, which would be developed following consultation, Mrs Wasmann said. An application will not be submitted unless it is supported by local groups, she added. “In recent years, some Collie sporting clubs have had a decline in participants, or concerns about their future,” Mrs Wasmann said in her report. She said a program that assists these clubs to review governance, management, finances, how the club is viewed in the community, internal and external
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because people here play sport for the love of it,” she said. “I believe it is a waste of money.” In favour of the motion, Cr Gary Faries said the community already supports sporting clubs. “This gives struggling clubs the opportunity to get new members,” he said. “It is a small price to pay, and everything costs so much, so if clubs can show they have good fiscal management, it goes a long way.” Cr Leonie Scoffern said not every club was good at grant writing. “Marketing helped the underwater hockey club to gain members,” she said. Cr Harverson was the lone voice opposing the motion.
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RECYCLING bits and pieces of wool is a rewarding and soothing pastime, as Alison Melvin demonstrated at Our Community Garden (OCG) last Friday. She was invited to show how it is done as part of Recycling Week, and attracted some very interested spectators and participants. Not only was she passing on the ancient craft of wool felting, she was greeting some newcomers to Collie, who took the opportunity to meet and make some new friends. Recycling is part and parcel of the ethos of OCG, where members have built communal garden beds with recycled material, and where composting the soil and sharing surplus produce and seeds proliferates. Newcomer Shelley du Pré is a RECYCLING: Alison Melvin passed on her knowledge of the ancient craft of wool felting to Shelley du Pré as part of neighbour of OCG. recycling week. She recently moved in across the spreading mulch and relocating can be made into bracelets, neck- every Friday, and time is taken to road, and she enjoyed the welcom- plants. laces or key chains. chat over a cuppa. New members ing atmosphere of the weekly FriSeveral members also had a go at The flat version of felting can be are always welcome. day gathering. working with the brightly coloured worked into bowls, jars, pot-plant Members are busy preparing for She tried her hand at felting yarns. holders or similar objects. their annual plant sale coming up while members were busy weeding, They also produced tubes which The OCG group meets informally shortly.
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Coal imports to impact road traffic INCREASED truck movements are expected on Coalfields Highway and Gastaldo Road over the next 10 days, as imported coal is moved from Bunbury port to South32 at its Worsley refinery. A South32 spokesperson said importing coal is a last choice alternative for the company. “We plan to revert to local supply as soon as production is reliable and stable,” she said. Worsley residents have been warned of the movements of extra heavy vehicle traffic. Contractor Qube and a team from Worsley are working to minimise disruption, particularly at the intersection of Gastaldo Road and the Worsley back road. Community concerns about slow moving vehicles such as horse floats or fire engines exiting the back road have been passed on to Qube. Truck drivers have been encouraged to reduce speed in the area from Coalfields Highway on Gastaldo Road.
“Because of the number of residents in the area, drivers have been reminded that Gastaldo Road is a local government road where all heavy vehicles must travel at 10kmh under the posted speed limit when these are 60kmh or above,” the spokesperson said. “The drivers have also been told not to use engine braking along Gastaldo Road, unless for emergency or for safety reasons. “They have been told of increased times of traffic before and after South32 shift change times, 6am to 7am and 3.30pm to 4.30pm, these being greatest Monday to Friday.” Qube driver change over times have been arranged between 5am and 7am, and 5pm and 7pm, in an effort to reduce movements at the start and finish times of the refinery shift change. Signage advising of the extra heavy vehicle movements has been arranged for the start of Gastaldo Road and the Worsley back road intersection. MainRoads will assist at the bottom of Roelands Hill.
Sisters Doll headline in West Hollywood
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FORMER Collie glam rock band Sisters Doll headlined the Whisky A Go-Go in West Hollywood last Thursday. It was part of their US tour, which included 10 shows in California, Nevada and Mexico. While in Mexico, they also performed on a KISS Kruize. The band is made up of brothers Brennan, Bryce and Austin Mileto and was formed at their parents’ North Prinsep Street home more than 10 years ago. Frontman Brennan Mileto said the experience in the USA was amazing. “To have our name up in lights on the marquee in the top headlining position really meant a lot to us and was definitely a dream come true,” he said. The band played at the venue twice during the tour and will return next year following the release of its new album. “We have built a strong foundation in the (United) States and the crowd really took a liking to us,” Brennan said. The band has been filming exclusive content for fans during the tour, which can be bought on its website. It is called: “USA Virtual Tour”. Due to limited wifi capabilities while on the KISS Kruize, the show was not part of the band’s virtual tour. “We have documented and captured a lot of footage on this tour, which will be released soon,” he said.
Brennan said the cruise was a dream come true. “The response we got was amazing,” he said. Brennan said the band had built a fan base in the States and this would help it when it returns to the US and visits other parts of the world. “There were so many amazing people on the cruise. The highlight was when KISS’s manager Doc McGhee came to watch our last show because of the attention we received on the ship.” The band’s new single “Prisoner” was released in October. Written by Brennan while isolated in Western Australia, the song was inspired by the struggles of someone close to him. “Prisoner is about taking someone away from a toxic relationship and showing them the good side of life,” he said. “In a world full of heartache and pain, it can lead you to feeling secluded and trapped much like a prisoner. “Life can never be that easy and when you feel like there is no way out, there is always an escape to a better life.” The band is currently finishing its third album, and is set to release more singles before unleashing the album into the world. “We can’t wait to tour the world and bring new music to everyone,” Brennan
said. The band will be back in Collie next year. “We can not wait to come back, see friends, family and rock Collie one more time,” Brennan said.
Bass guitarist, Austin Mileto.
Drummer, Bryce Mileto.
Lead singer, Brennan Mileto.
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Early orchards proved fruitful
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CONTRIBUTOR: Tom Reardon IF ONE was to imagine travelling along the Collie-Preston Road in January, 1906, he or she would discover a countryside replenished by late rains. Apparently, the road was in surprisingly good condition. During the early stages of the journey, one would glimpse views of the Collie River, hear the ring of the woodsmen’s malls and axes or meet heavily-laden teams conveying sleepers to the railway yards. Instead of leaving the centre of Collie along the precipitous ascent and descent of Steere Street, an alternative was sug-
gested. The suggestion was that if the road had been made via a bush track from Wittenoom Street, and round by the back of the hospital to the hospital bridge at the end of Steere Street, a splendid road with easy grade might have been made. Travelling along this road one would discover three notable orchards. Before crossing the second bridge over the south branch of the Collie River, , one would see the property of James and Martha Stow on the right-hand side of the road. James was listed as a miner on the 20th century Commonwealth electoral roll. However, he also dabbled in farming. He had a block of about 11.5 acres, with a reported six under cultivation. It appears he took up this land, which was on a gentle slope with a river frontage, in mid 1904. By looking at the land at that time, one could not help but surmise that clearing the land would have been difficult as there were several “old man stumps”. During the 1904 season, Stow planted 200 trees - mainly apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, oranges, lemons, Japanese plums, almonds, walnuts, quinces, and figs. By the end of 1905, the grapes and figs were doing well, while some of the other trees were doing better than others. Unfortunately his land, which was a sandy loam and very patchy, required stable manure to give more body. It was also the home of a rough-backed beetle which was playing havoc with the bark of the apple trees. James Stow planted several peach and nectarine trees at his residence in Johnson Street after he arrived in Collie, and successfully transplanted them onto his new property. In their first season, they bore a very generous crop. It was said that one tree alone produced approximately 200 fruit. There were heavy frosts in November of 1905. Despite this, in early 1906, the citrus trees began to bloom. As well as the trees, James Stow planted crops of potatoes, pumpkins and Indian corn on the flats near the river. They were doing remarkably well. To be self-sufficient, James and Martha Stow kept a fine flock of chickens and ducks but, like most farmers in Collie, waged a constant battle with the “wild cats”, which was probably the native chuditch. As with many other farming pioneers, James Stow had a horse and cart he used on the farm. He and Martha had a substantial weather-board house, lined and sealed with metal to combat the various Collie seasons. In 1900, Mr F H Watt - under the surname of Watts - applied for a permit to build the Premier Hotel. It appears that in August 1905, Frederick Harry Watt contracted Mr J Hawter, a well-known nurseryman, to plant an orchard. Hawter’s design had trees planted in rows about seven to eight metres apart, with the trees spaced about three metres apart in each row. Close to 600 trees were planted, and it was reported that only a handful did not grow. This was mainly due to the flooding that occurred in the winter of 1905. The land in this orchard was sandy, and because of patches of soil on the flat ground, the area had to be drained after rain. Apples, persimmons and cumquats
thrived in this soil, but it seemed that the soil was most suitable for apples. Peaches, pears, plums, apricots, figs, berries, oranges, almonds and Japanese plums were also planted and, despite the citrus trees being severely affected by frost, they started to shoot again in early 1906. In this chocolate and black sandy soil, splendid crops of tomatoes, celery, beans and red cabbage were grown. It was recorded that despite the heavy rain the previous winter, the gardener was able to reap about three tons per acre from a crop of potatoes. On mention of the word gardener, it should be noted that Frederick Watt was of sufficient means to employ a man on a permanent basis. The gardener used a horse as well as a plough, cultivator, harrow, and other farming implements. The gardener also had his quarters on the property. About two kilometres from this property, the country changed to a rich, deep soil varying in colour from fawn to black. In this country stood the property of John Johns, a draper in Collie, and his wife Minnie. Although it appears that the couple lived in Collie, their property on Preston Road was 200 metres from the road on the left, heading south. In mid-1904, Mr Johns took up 180 acres and had it partly cleared by day labour at a cost of £20 per acre. Nine and a half acres of the heavily timbered area was cleared. With its rich brown and black soil, varying in depth from three to five metres, the cleared space allowed for 650 trees to be planted diagonally about six metres from each other. At the same time, 500 metres of covered box drains were installed to drain the slope. The land was watered from a freshwater spring which produced water at a depth of eight metres. It was the raspberry crop that yielded the first crop, while a marketable crop of 700 kilograms of potatoes was produced. A fine crop of hay also proved profitable. Most of the fruit trees were imported from Sydney and all had taken root. By October, 1905, all the trees were pruned, and the growth was a worthy tribute to the soil. It is said that Mr Johns did not make the common mistake of the over-anxious orchardist in putting in his trees before the clearing process was complete. He allowed the ground to winter and sweeten, and reaped the benefit of his wisdom. There was a variety of apples and pears, as well as cherries, plums, nectarines, persimmons, apricots and Japanese plums. Mr Johns excluded citrus fruits on the advice of experts. Rhubarb was well-suited with this soil and the 100 raspberry and 100 gooseberry bushes, and the strawberries, thrived In 1906, it was thought that Mr Johns, who was most enthusiastic in his fruit project and devoted all his spare time to it, would have one of the most magnificent orchards in the south-west. The orchardists on Williams Road on the five acre blocks were primarily hobby farmers, while those on Preston Road had larger properties and the funds to invest. Maybe it is time to investigate what happened to all these orchards over the past 120 years.
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Sportsperson of 2022 to be crowned COLLIE’s best sports people will be celebrated tomorrow night. The annual Shire of Collie Sport Awards will be held at Roche Park Recreation Centre, from 6pm to 7pm, in a private celebration.
Nominees for the three awards are listed below. This includes the JL Mumme Sportsperson of the Year, Junior Sportsperson of the Year, and Robinson-Hannan Volunteer for the Year.
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Collie Women’s Hockey Association. This year, she played for Swans Hockey Club in Collie and Associates Hockey Club in the South West League. Dannii was this year’s highest goal scorer for CWHA and the south west league. She was also the runner-up fairest and best player for Associates. Dannii represented Bunbury Hockey Association as a member of the winning CBH Group women’s division one country championship team.
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Junior Sportsperson of the Year
Gemma Buckle Little Athletics, football and netball Gemma has consistently put effort into club and personal training. She holds 20 club records at the Collie River Valley Little Athletics Club. At the Regional Championships in Kalgoorlie earlier this year, Gemma won gold in javelin, discus and shotput. She broke the javelin record by 11 metres, to set the new record at 43.56 metres. At the State Championships, Gemma won bronze in shot put and discus, silver in javelin, and gold in hammer. She was one of 65 athletes selected for the West Australian Emerging Athlete Program. Representing WA in Sydney at the Australian National Championships in Athletics, Gemma qualified for shot put, hammer and javelin. Placing well in both shot put and hammer, and despite fierce competition and inclement weather, her grit and determination allowed her to take the gold medal in javelin. She is the current Australian champion. Gemma was selected as one of the 12 WA athletes to attend the Coles Little Athletics National Under 15s camp and is the chosen face of the Coles media campaign. In football, she was awarded third fairest and best for Collie, and has been selected for the south west football talent squad for girls aged 13 to 18 years.
Dannii MacIntyre Hockey Dannii is a stalwart of the Collie Women’s Hockey Association (CWHA). She is a panel umpire, a coach for the primary green team and treasurer of the
Gemma Buckle Little Athletics, football and netball Gemma received two nominations for this category. Grace Cheng Underwater hockey and vaulting Grace is an active member of the Collie Underwater Hockey Club. She trains all summer in Collie and travels to Bunbury twice a week for winter training. Selected for the WA under-15 underwater hockey team, Grace travelled to Queensland where her undefeated team came away with the gold medal. With Collie Horsepower, Grace took part in the state competition for vaulting in Perth. She placed first in pas de deux. She also placed fourth in the individual/compulsory category, and first in the team event. At the regional competition, Grace won the barrel individual and came third in horse individual. Grace also volunteers at Horsepower, shares her skills with junior members at Collie Underwater Hockey Club and dances for fun and fitness. Kya Digney Underwater hockey During the Collie Underwater Hockey Club season, Kya played both the junior and senior competitions. In the junior competition, Kya won fairest and best, highest goal scorer and fastest sprint. In the senior competition, Kya won the highest voted junior in a senior competition, as well as the highest voted female trophy. At the Margaret River Rumble competition, Kya won the fairest and best junior female in a senior competition and drew for highest female goal scorer. Chosen to represent WA in the national competition in Queensland, she was captain of the undefeated under-15 team and won gold. Layne Marley Hockey, tennis, basketball and cross country Layne played hockey for the Collie Rovers Hockey Club intermediate and A-grade teams. She was voted intermediates fairest and best, highest goal scorer, and won the Evan’s Family trophy. She also won the Vernon Family trophy, based on intermediates and A-grade fairest and best votes, and was in the competition-winning A-grade team.
won the under-16 discus, shot put and javelin, and placed third in long jump. At the Little Athletics State Track and Field Championships in Perth, An-ne won the under-16 discus and hammer throw, and placed second in shot put. An-ne represented WA in Sydney, and threw a personal best in discus placing fifth and was 10th in shot put.
Layne also stepped up as a green-shirt umpire. At the Collie Lawn Tennis Club, Layne was the 14-and-under champion girl, and mixed doubles runner up. In the under-16 competition, she was mixed doubles champion and runner-up champion girl. In basketball, Layne took out the coach’s trophy for the Rebels under 16s and under 19s teams. She was also a member of the under-18s country championship Collie team. Layne is also the Collie Senior High School champion girl in athletics and came second in cross country. Payton Marley Hockey, tennis and basketball As a member of the Collie Rovers Hockey Club, Payton played for the competition-winning A-grade team. She won the fairest and best award and the Russell Sara trophy. The Collie Women’s Hockey Association awarded her the fairest and best for A-grade, and she was the A-grade grand final fairest and best player. Payton won the champion girl and under-16s mixed doubles runner-up trophy in the Collie Lawn Tennis Association. She was also open junior champion and women’s doubles champion. Payton was a member of the winning high school-grade basketball competition, Aggies.
An-ne Pelser Little Athletics An-ne achieved 23 personal bests throughout the Collie River Valley Little Athletics season. She now holds nine club records, including under-16 shot put (11.18 metres), under-16 discus (34.42 metres), under-16 javelin (28.47 metres) and under-16 300 metre hurdles (1.05.74 seconds). As part of the Bunbury Regional Athletics Club, An-ne holds two club records for the under-16 discus and javelin. At the 2022 Collie Senior High School inter house carnival, An-ne took first place with three record-breaking throws in shot put, discus and javelin. She broke the 41-year record. An-ne took part in the State Country Championships in Kalgoorlie, where she broke two records and
Ty Sloan Hockey and underwater hockey Ty was the captain for the 2022 Centaurs intermediate hockey team, and made his debut for the Centaurs men’s A-grade team. His team reached the season final and was runner-up. Ty was awarded fairest and best for his team. Ty was a green shirt umpire, umpiring the Primary A games. He also umpired at the Bunbury Hockey Carnival, and played for the Collie year nine/10 competition. Ty volunteered as assistant coach for mini hockey and participated at the Narrogin Hockey Carnival. Ty was selected in the under-19 WA state underwater hockey team, and competed in Queensland. His team won the bronze medal.
Robinson-Hannan Volunteer of the Year Adele Crowe - Speedway Adele has been a vital part of Collie Speedway for a number of years and is a life member of the club. Adele helps wherever needed. When volunteers have been hard to find, she has stepped up and taken charge of the pit canteen, which is a very involved job. Ordering stock, cleaning, running and working the canteen on race nights are a few of the jobs she does. Adele was named Club Person of the Year for the 2021/2022 season. Emma Whiteaker BMX and Police Rangers In 2016, Emma joined the general committee of the Collie BMX Club. By 2017 she had accepted the role of registrar. With over five years of tirelessly volunteering her time as registrar, Emma has a lot of responsibilities. These include meeting and welcoming riders, taking payments and nominations, and more. As unit leader for Collie Police Rangers, Emma has been an integral part of the club for 17 years. Emma started in 2005, at the age of 12. She quickly became involved in running the unit, which she did before she turned 18. By taking responsibility, Emma ensured the continuation of the program. Under her direction, and as a result of her dedication, the Collie Unit has improved and increased in size. This year, the unit won the Best Camp award at the State Camp at Manjedal.
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Protest on fuel prices The Collie Shire Council was set to take up the fight for cheaper fuel prices in regional and rural areas. The council met to consider a two-part recommendation, which firstly consisted of writing to then-WA Consumer and Employment Protection Minister John Kobelke to press for state government action. The next step was to ask the Local Government Association of WA to take up the important issue on behalf of all country local authorities. Extended trading hours started Collie got its first taste of all-day Saturday trading. Its three biggest stores - Coles and Newmart supermarkets and Target Country - stayed open on Saturday afternoon for the first time.
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ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH: 46 Venn Street. Church Services: Every Sunday at 9am. Morning tea after the service. Holy Communion: First and second Sundays of each month. Morning prayer: all other Sundays. Enquiries to warden: Gwen Molnar. Phone 9734 4020 or 0439 375 598. Op shop: Open Tuesdays to Friays 9am - 3pm Church office: Tuesdays only. Secretary email: collieanglican@gmail. com Website: www.allsaintschurchcollie.org BAPTIST CHURCH: Cnr Prinsep and Elouera Streets, North Collie. Church Enquiries: Pastor Timothy van Aarde 0450 880 775. Collie Hospital Chaplain: Timothy van Aarde. Sunday Service : 9.30am Visitors Welcome. Sunday School during Service. Ladies Bible Study Group: Tuesday 10am at the Church. Prayer Meeting: Monday 5pm-6pm at the Church. CHURCH OF CHRIST: 165 Prinsep St. Pastor: Shayne Goldfinch 0422 515 257. Elder: Evan Mandry 0407 445 788. Secretary: Glynis 0403 159 668. Sundays: 9.30am, Family Service and Kids Church. Thursdays: 9.30am, Craft & Friendship – Phone Heather 9734 4066 Saturdays: 7.30am, Periodically, Breakfast – Phone Evan 9734 1354. Weekly Bible studies on various days. All enquiries welcomed. Vision Radio (87.6FM) is a Ministry of our Church.
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COALFIELDS BAPTIST CHURCH: An old fashioned, independent Baptist Church. You are warmly invited to join us for our worship service, Sunday, 2pm, CWA Hall Throssell Street. Enquiries Pastor Chris Manessis 9797 0056, 0439 970 059. pastorcbcaustralind.com FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH: 46 Johnston Street, Collie. All are welcome to join with us in fellowship. Friday: Food Ministry 10am-12noon, Prayer meeting 7pm Sunday: 10am morning service. Sunday School during service. For enquiries phone Pastor Garry Fisher on 9734 3796.
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Contributed by Kym Saunders Anger over cancelled telecom meeting Failure by the South West Development Commission to hold a scheduled public meeting concerning the quality of local telecom services angered local residents and then-Collie MLA Mick Murray. The meeting would have given residents an opportunity to support or denounce the Federal Government’s 2002 push to sell its remaining share of Telstra. Japan was new market for Track The state government was set to provide $150,000 over three years to help the Bibbulmun Track Foundation to promote and maintain Western Australia’s major walking trail. Then-Premier Geoff Gallop said it had become a major tourist icon. Groups of
Japanese hikers were coming to WA to sample the track on popular, specially designed tours. High tech project boosted tourism Collie was among the first towns in Australia to benefit from a new computer modelling project aimed at developing and testing tourism strategies. The project was funded by the local government authorities of Collie, Bunbury, Harvey, Dardanup, Donnybrook-Balingup and Capel. Barbara bagged a bundle of medals Collie badminton player Barbara Brown bagged eight medals in elite international and national competitions in 2002. These included a bronze medal in the World Masters Games in Melbourne, as well as one gold and six silver medals in team and individual events in Alice Springs Masters Games.
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ST BRIGID’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Cnr Prinsep and Medic Streets. Parish Priest: Fr. Gerald Tan Secretary: Marie Hicks. ON LEAVE 0414 755 054. Office: 9734 2183. email:collieparish@westnet.com.au Weekend Masses: St. Brigid’s: 6.00pm Saturday, 10.00am Sunday. St. Mary’s, Darkan: 8.00am, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month. Baptisms and weddings by request. Reconciliation cancelled, at present, due to social distancing. Vinnie’s shop: 9734 5664. Shopping hours: 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH: Cnr Wittenoom & Steere Streets You are welcome to fellowship with us, we meet every second and fourth Saturday. Bible Study 9.30am, Service 11am. 88.0 faithFM WEST ARTHUR: The Uniting Church meets on the first and third Sunday of the month at 9am. KYB is held on Tuesday at 9.30am at the Old Duranillin School. The Catholic Church meets on the first and third Sunday of the month at 8am. The Anglican Church meets on: Second Sunday of the month at 8am at Darkan Fourth Sunday of the month at 8am at Darkan Third Sunday of the month at 8am at Arthur River.
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Ewington centenary THE Lions Club of Collie will celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Old Ewington School on Saturday, November 26. The club has issued an invitation to the community of Collie to join them. The old school will be open from 1pm to 4pm, with a free sausage sizzle to the first 100 people through the school gate. Lions took over the former school build-
ing and began renovations and restorations in 2000, and use the building for their meetings and to store equipment. Old fashioned games will be a feature of the celebrations, with the asphalt still marked for hopscotch. Knuckle bones is also on the programme. Afternoon tea will be available for purchase.
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CAMP: Local police ranger Dustin Barton enjoyed his time at the WA Police Ranger Camp Rally recently.
COLLIE’S Police Rangers Unit was named the state champion for “Campsite Setup”, at a WA camp rally recently. Five Police Rangers from the unit attended camp at Manjedal, southeast of Perth. They competed alongside 80 rangers from nine units around the state. Rangers participated in archery, rock climbing, a scavenger hunt and had a visit from a Specialist Police Unit. Unit leader Emma Whiteaker said the children had a lot of fun. “Collie Ranger, Dustin Barton, was the only ranger on camp that made it to the top of the climbing wall,” she said.
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DEFEND: Aces player Knox Harker fends off Royals opposition, Mason Tweedie (left) and Brax O’Brien. BASKETBALL ACES defeated Royals, 26 to 19, in the boys’ 12-and-under basketball at Roche Park Recreation Centre on Monday. Cougars dominated Rebels, winning 41 to 19. RESULTS, Monday: 12-and-under boys: Aces 26 d Royals 19, Cougars 41 d Rebels 19; 14-and-under boys: Rebels 42 d Royals 26, Saints 43 d Aces 26; 16-and-under boys: Royals 29 d Rebels 28, Aces 41 d Saints 29; 18-and-under
boys: Rebels 40 d Royals 39, Aces 46 d Saints 45; MEN: North Collie Zinga’s 56 d Wanderers 39, Aces 57 d Bullets 47, Saints 96 d Rebels 47. Results for Tuesday, November 8: 12-and-under girls: Aces 48 d Royals 15, Rebels 48 d Saints 32; 15-and-under girls: Aces 38 d Royals 25, Saints 33 d Rebels 22; 18-and-under girls: Aces 23 d Royals 22, Rebels 38 d Saints 21; WOMEN A: Rebels 42 d Saints 33, Wanderers 38 d Aces 32; WOMEN B: Aces 35 d Wanderers 27, Saints 33 d Rebels 30.
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Nancy Lynn was second on countback from Dorothy Sullivan, both with 70 nett. The annual Spry’s Meat Market threeball challenge was held on Sunday with a maximum field of 120 players, competing in the modified scoring format. Each year, the teams battle it out to take home the quality products and scoring this year was exceptional. Naomi and Rance Dorrington recruited fellow Boyup Brook golfer Sharon Neild to eclipse the scoring record, with a staggering return of 98 points. Mark Williams, Jamie Pitchers and Jarred Miller were runners up with 93, followed by Connor Mumme, Liam Reuben and Kade East on 91. A three-way countback fell in favour of Dean Rakich, Vicki Graham and Ray Cooper to snare the fourth-place trophy. Paul Piavanini, Baxter Miller and Zac Reuben along with Chris Shannon, Matt Burek and Daniel Simpson rounded out the top six teams. The 18 novelties were well-spread amongst the competitors, rounding out a bumper weekend for the club. The Ladies’ Club Championships were
completed recently, with Cara Swan recording a 36-hole tally of 167 to convincingly claim the crown over multiple winner Vicki Graham on 176. Dion Smallwood 183 and Bev Moyses 184 made up the top four in the gross section. Rhonda Annandale had two excellent days to record a 36-hole nett tally of 138 to take the Nancy Lynn award. Krystyna Scoffern played brilliantly in the final round to take second on countback over Dion Smallwood and Bev Moyses with all three ladies returning 142 nett. A bumper field of 55 players took to the course on Leisure Day for the View Street Fish and Chips sponsored event. The bonus prize was won by Max Thomas, on a great score of 42 points. John Williamson returned one of his best cards with 40 points to take second place on countback from Kalev Kutt. Peter Coombs on 39, followed by Kim Metcalfe and Denis Cocker continued the trend of excellent scoring to be next on 38 points each. George Newlands, Colin Giblett, Charlie Buemi and Nathan Playle got a mention with 37 points apiece.
Novelties went to Darren O’Brien, Trevor McCormick, Graham Williams, Greg Moyle and Max Thomas. Terry Ellery finished in the winner’s circle, taking out scroungers on a score of 24 points. He eclipsed the duo of Ray Cooper and Baxter Miller, four points back on 20 points each. The head scrounger paid the bunch of players on 19, which included George Newlands, Peter Ellery, George Dorozenko, Dean Rakich and Bruce Jackson. Danny Cheng keeps chipping away at his handicap with another gross win after a polished 39 strokes. George Newlands, John Wray, Joe Italiano and Baxter Miller took out the novelties on offer. Ladies’ captain Jodie Allison won the Pat Booth stableford event last Wednesday with a healthy 38 points. Heather Dabrowski, Donna Smith and Nancy Lynn made up the top four on 34 each, followed by Annette Atherton, Pat Booth and Dion Smallwood with 33 points. Scroungers is on today. Saturday will be a two-ball team stableford sponsored by the Muja Boys. Leisure day is Tuesday and Ladies’ competition day is Wednesday.
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TRIUMPH: Bowlers Kevin McKenzie, Wayne Simmonds and Rod Garner were winners of the White Building Co sponsored men’s triples last Sunday.
Trio win men’s triples title BOWLS ROD Garner, Kevin McKenzie and Wayne Simmonds won the White Building Co sponsored men’s triples on Sunday at Collie Bowling Club. They came away with three wins, a draw and a loss, giving them seven points plus 11. Tom Edwards, Tom Gale and Neil Roberts were runners up with three wins, one draw and a loss, providing them with seven points plus six. Stan Wasielewski won scroungers on Sunday. Krys Roberts and Ken Richards placed second and third respectively. Tony Kent was the consolation winner. Two teams played last Saturday, including the first division in Busselton. The team of Valdis Brojanowski, Jim McElroy, Rob Ferris and Ash Collins lost 17 to 23. Ron Guilfoyle, John Waywood, Tom Edwards and Garry Keep won 20 to 17. Ray Colgan, Kevan McKenzie, Rod Garner and Jamie Parker won 23 to 17. Collie won with five points, to Busselton’s one. Collie’s George Saggers, Peter Kaurin, Jamie Godfrey and Hans Wiggers played Eaton Blue, losing in a tight finish 18 to 20. Yannick Peltier, Harley Johnson, Jim
Tyler and Steve Matthews won their match 21 to 12. Collie gained three points, while Eaton Blue had one. Collie Whites will play Capel in a catch-up match at a later date. Penny Valli, Rose Colgan, Glenice Kaurin and Lyn Mitchell played in Binningup on Tuesday, November 8, losing nine to 34 to the home team. Eileen Hindle, Kath McElroy, Kerry Scott and Heather Gibbs also went down, 11 to 31, sealing the four points for Binningup. First division men’s played in Busselton that same day, with Valdis Brojanowski, Len Flynn, Kevan McKenzie and Rob Ferris losing eight to 30. Ray Colgan, Jim McElroy, Brian Bass and Ron Guilfoyle also lost 11 to 33. Busselton Red received the four points. Collie was more successful in the fourth division when the team travelled to Capel, winning 25 to 11. The team consisted of George Saggers, Wayne Simmonds, Jamie Godfrey and Hans Wiggers. Neil Roberts, Barry Lowe, Jamie Parker and Ian Bushell won 23 to 13, securing the four points for Collie. Next Thursday, the McKenzie Gala Day will start at 9.30am. Reuben’s Newsagency will sponsor the championship pairs which will be played December 4 and 11.
COLLIE Harness Racing Club’s meeting on Sunday afternoon was a great success for local trainers. The local pacers came away with two wins, a second and four thirds. The two-year old event, sponsored by GR Electrical was won by Dontwakemeup, for Aiden DeCampo and Emily Johnson, who led from barrier to box. The local flew home on the pegs to just miss getting the money, after placing second last week. The Wheeler combination of Brian and Trent produced Follow Rocknroll for his third win in a row in the Allanson Crane Hire three year old pace. Showing his liking for his home track, he faced the breeze before careening away in the final lap for an impressive 10-metre success in near track record time. Seeing as how he came into the race with two wins under his belt, he was fantastic value at $7.30 and $2.10, putting some value into the early quaddie for the Punters’ Club. The Pak-IT Computers pace was on an open affair with Heza Beauty leading all the way from Gov Starzzz who put up a great performance after blowing the start. Leo and Cody Wallrodt combined with Mister Sauvage to rattle home for third as a $3.40 place chance. Shannon Suvaljko’s Hi Tommy provided a great result for the Punters’ Club, when he scored in the Ian Guppy and Son Smash Repairs pace, with a win bet and the fourth leg of the early quaddie and the first leg of the late one. Bianca Ashcroft’s evergreen mare Triple Brie showed her customary toughness for Kyle Harper coming off her 30-metre back mark and facing the breeze before terrorising the leader in finishing third for a $2.30 place return. Her pressure at the front of the field brought a new track record of 2.03.7-mile rate for the 2020-metre standing start
event. Bianca went even better when Brie’s full sister, Fleur Du Maquis, came off the 50-metre back mark in the Collie Fossils Football Club Handicap to lob one out and one back for reinsman Kyle Symington. She was well supported as a $3.30 shot to win the race for the second year in succession. The win took her to the lead in the Central Garage Horse of the Year award, where she merely needs to run a place at the next meeting to clinch the award. The result also pushed reinsman Kyle to the lead in the Ray Aramini Leading Reinsperson’s award on 14 points. He will be pushing for more drives in a fortnight’s time as he also leads clearly in the Brian and Cally Ellis Leading Junior Reinsperson’s award. In the main race of the day, the Joe and Margaret Suvaljko Memorial, locally-trained Bettor Move Along led easily from barrier two and held on for third first up for nearly three months. The race was won by the Callan Suvaljko trained and driven, Ardens Horizon, who came with a swooping run in the final lap to score handsomely from Follow The Music, driven by his brother Shannon for Matthew Scott. Callan received a trophy from his niece, Emily. Jades Fortune, a $2.60 favourite, catapulted trainer Hayden Reeves into the lead for the Club Hotel Leading Trainer award, when she led most of the way in the Telstra 5G final event of the day. This result also saw the Punters’ Club get its second quaddie, as well as the final trifecta. A small loss means the share value stands at $47.82. One more week of investments are left for the season. The pick four competition was not selected, so jackpots to a $400 tote voucher for the final meeting on November 27. Sisters Charlotte and Michelle Playle won the bike with another 14 children winning sporting goods prizes.
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CALLAN’S WIN: Ardens Horizon, trained and driven by Callan Suvaljko, won the Joe and Margaret Suvaljko Memorial last Sunday at Collie Harness Racing Cub’s meeting. (Photo: Craicpot Photography). Story page 23.
UP AND coming junior Baxter Miller added another win to his growing resume, with a countback victory in the Greg Bell-sponsored stroke event at the Collie Golf Club last Saturday. Miller finished at the top of a good field of 58 men, returning 70-nett to pip Ken Smallwood on the same score. Club champion Danny Cheng recorded the low round of the day, to win the gross trophy with 82 off the stick. Jim Moyses made a welcome return to golf to be the only other player to better his handicap with 71. Alan Kent, Jim Larsen and Jay Robinson played to their handicap on 72, followed by Rob Cavanagh, John Williamson, Mick Jack, Ken Tate and Dean Rakich, who all were rewarded for 73 nett. Eight ladies tackled the event, which boosted the total field to a healthy 66 players. Naomi Dorrington’s score of 69 put her in the top position. Continued page 22
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Mining photo winner announced on Saturday THE winner of an inaugural Australian mining theme photo competition will be announced at Saturday’s Collie Agricultural Society show. Treasurer Les Whymark said the competition will offer a first prize of $1600, which is bigger than any individual prize offered at the Perth Royal Show. He said judging will take place today or tomorrow. Mr Whymark initially came up with the idea, and said “it grew from there”. “Years ago, the CFMEU supported the photographic section of the show so I thought why not make it a mining theme? “I’d like to see the first prize go to more
than $2000 over the next few years and for it to keep growing. “This is our inaugural round, and next year we are hoping the prize money will be increased. We are also hoping there will be a junior competition too,” he said. Mr Whymark said there were four rounds, of which five photos from each round were put through to the final. The total prize pool is $3300, and will include first, second and third. There will also be two judges’ awards. Mr Whymark said the winner of the competition will be featured in the Mining Energy Union’s nationwide magazine.
Show is ready to go
BAKER: Four-year-old Evelyn Ingram making pumpkin scones for the Collie Show.
Young scone master FOUR-year-old Evelyn Ingram will once again wow the judges at the Collie Show with her scones. Although there isn’t a pumpkin scone category for children as young as Evelyn, she does not let that keep her from her favourite hobby.
Last year, she entered her scones into the adult category, and placed second. She will do the same this year - entering her six scones into class 10 of the general cooking category. She is hoping to win.
Loads of fun in store THE 2022 Unity Bank Collie Show program is bursting full of family fun. Sizzler, a bouncy castle, clowns, pop magic, a photo booth and pinball machine will provide loads of entertainment. The popular Old McDonalds Farm, sheep dog and sheep, dreamboat and astronaut, and a climbing wall will
also be set up. Sci-Tech will be there hosting science informative and fun displays throughout the day, including displays on “Hot vs Cold” and “Under Pressure”. Fireworks are scheduled for 8.30pm, with Little Miss performing afterwards until close. Gates open at 8am Saturday, at the Collie Showgrounds.
Wishing everyone a FUN AND SAFE time at this year’s Unity Bank Collie Show Authorised by Dr Steve Thomas, 4B Spencer St, Bunbury WA 6230
THE show is “ready and raring to go”, said Collie Agricultural Society president Robert Ingram. “Despite clashing with two other shows in Perth, it will be alright,” he said. “We are looking forward to seeing everyone.” Mr Ingram said the show could not go on without the hard work of volunteers. “They have worked extremely hard to have everything ready,” he said. After a one-year hiatus, log chops are back on centre stage at 10.30am. “The sideshow alley will be set up from today (Thursday).” Poultry will be on display for the first time in years, including fowl and pigeons. “A man from Serpentine is also bringing a huge collection of one-day old chicks for people to buy so they can start their own chicken farms,” Mr Ingram said. Equestrian events are once again on the oval, with 150 riders competing in a range of events including showjumping, hacking and novelty games. Yesterday was the last day for pavilion entries. However, the society will accept late entries by request. “Entries are coming into the pavilion by the dozen,” he said.
RARING TO GO: Collie Agricultural Society president Robert Ingram is looking forward to this weekend’s show. Fireworks will once again be a hit at 8.30pm. To submit a late entry or to get more information, contact Judy Davidson on 9734 5543.
UNITY BANK COLLIE SHOW ENTRY FEES Adults: $10 Children 13-18: $5 Pensioners: $5 Children under 13: FREE courtesy of the Collie Shire Membership of the Collie Agricultural Society is great value! Membership entitles you to free entry to the show and the right to attend meetings and have your say.
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The Collie Agricultural Society would like to thank the local businesses for all their support this year. We hope that everyone has a great me at this year’s Unity Bank Collie Show
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Breeds Show jumping and hacking Gates open to public Pavilion open to public Goats, poultry and pets display Brass band Scitech - hot v cold science show Primary school vex compeeeon Log Chops Scitech - Science show under pressure Opening of show Groove addiccon Scitech - hot v cold science show Scitech - Science show under pressure Novelles Scitech - hot v cold science show Henry McInnes Moko Keci Pavilion trophy presentaaon Henry McInnes Moko Keci Liile Miss FIREWORKS Liile Miss
TICKETS FOR THIS YEAR’S SHOW Adults: $10 Children 13-18: $5 Pensioners: $5 Children under 13: FREE courtesy of the Collie Shire Tic Tickets available at the gate on Show Day ALL DAY ATTRACTIONS:
Sizzler, Bouncy Castle, Clowns, Pop Magic, Photo Booth, Pinball Machine, Old McDonalds Farm, Sheep Dog and Sheep, Dreamboat and Astronaut, Climbing Wall, Sand Pit and more