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Taking it to the peopleTaking it to the peopleOpposition leader Tony Abbott pedalled into the area last weekend as part of Pollie Pedal, raising funds for Carers Australia.

After spending Friday night in Bombala, Mr Abbott and his fellow cyclists headed for Cooma via Bibbenluke, where Mr Abbott stopped off at a schoolboys football carnival, before heading to Cooma.

Mr Abbott arrived in Cooma firstly by car to lunch with carers in Centennial Park.(Continued page 3)

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Smart Phone winner receives her prizeThe draw for the first Smartphone donated by Telstra/Deanes Transit Group took place on Friday evening March 23 at the Centennial Park Bus Shelter on the arrival of the Cooma Connector from Canberra.

The winner, Janine John-Natley (Yellow Ticket Number B21), who has been a regular traveller since the first run of the Cooma Connector on February 27, was not present as she had alighted at the Snow stop.

She was invited to Cooma-Monaro Council Chambers to be presented with her HTC Wildfire Smartphone.

The winner’s name will also go up on Council’s website. This Smartphone was re-donated by Cr Martin Hughes who was the winner of the “Name the Service” competition for the Cooma Connector.

Cooma Connector Smart Phone winner, Janine John-Natley, received her prize at the specail meeting o Cooma-Monaro Shire Council last Monday

night, from Mayor Dean Lynch and Cr Martin Hughes.

An additional connectionThe new Cooma Connector commuter service to Canberra has been growing since the first trip on February 27.

The service is proving popular with people commuting to work in Canberra, to shop or for other reasons to travel to Canberra.

It is also providing a great opportunity to join the now well known Canberra ‘Explorer Bus”, owned and operated by former Cooma resident John Williams.

John explained that the Explorer Bus starts from the City Centre at 9.30am and does a predetermined loop to the War Memorial, the National Gallery, High Court, National Library, National Art Gallery, the High Court, the National

Portrait Gallery, Old and New Parliament House, the National Musuem and the mint.

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Parade, pointing out the symbolism of the various memorials and also drives through the Embassy belt.

Passengers can alight at any of the stops to wander through at their own leisure and jump on the next bus according to the timetable. Passengers arrive back in the City Centre with ample time to catch the Cooma Connector back to Cooma.

This means that travellers on the Cooma Connector can do a day tour of Canberra’s major attractions or do a one hour sightseeing loop past most of the attractions as well as the embassies.

It makes a day trip to Canberra an attractive and inexpensive option and can provide an activity during the day.

The Explorer Bus runs Monday to Saturday during Winter and seven days a week from September, incorporating Floriade.

Tickets can be purchased on the Explorer Bus.

Cooma-Monaro Shire Council is advising motorists travelling within the Shire to exercise extreme care on the roads. Excessive water run-off as well as localised flooding has created dangerous driving conditions.

Staff are working in all areas of the Shire with contractors to get the road network back to a safe and trafficable condition as soon as possible.

Peak View Road – storm damage – drive with caution

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Their week included a civic recption on Monday at Cooma-Monaro Council Chambers, a farm visit to “Kia Ora” on Tuesday, plus an emergency service response drill on Tuesday night, blood pressure testing in Centennial Plaze, lunch with Cooma CWA and a trip to Mt Koscisuzko.

Tony Abbott pedals into townFrom page 1After the formalities, he drove 40km back to recover his bike and

cycle into Cooma.The group then cycled to Canberra on Sunday.While in Cooma, Mr Abbott was interviewed after the Opposition

support of a national disability insurance scheme and a proposed ‘nanny’ subsidy for working parents.

Mr Abbott addressed the audience in the park, paying tribute to the many carers of all ages, who assist others across Australia.

The national president of Carers Australia, Tim Moore and a young carer from Canberra, Tess, also spoke at the lunch.

Pollie Pedal is a cycling event started in 1998 by a number of federal and state politicians. Its purpose is to raise money for various charities whilst giving smaller Australian communities the opportunity to meet various Members of Parliament.

Carers Australia will use the proceeds of Pollie Pedal to break down the isolation

experienced by carers by connecting them with each other, with the community and with supports and services to assist carers in their caring role. Specifically Carers Australia will use the funds to:

Build a hub for engagement and sharing information for and about Australia’s carers;

Support community engagement using Carer Ambassadors to promote and communicate carer issues within the wider community;

Undertake a study to find practical ways to overcome isolation for Indigenous carers; and,

increase employer understanding of the importance of workplace participation and flexibility for carers.

Pictured, Opposition leader Tony Abbott was welcomed to Cooma by

mayor Dean Lynch.

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How is your dancing going?We’re not letting out! It’s going very well.How many times a week are you rehearsing?Twice a week. Not that we really need to. We want to put the other dancers in a state of insecurity.Have you or your partner suffered any injuries since you started?No, we’re so fit our bodies are temples.Did you see yourself as a dancer before this competition?No, not at all. Just your regular disco diva at the pub on a Saturday night.Has doing this changed your perception of dancing?No, its still as difficult as it already was.How have you improved since you began?Well I can now dance like a ballerina… all credit to Luke.

Are you having fun?Yes, its just giggles and laughter… we’re themainstream of the competition.Do you think you will continue to danceonce the competition has finished?Only at the pub as a disco diva on Saturdaynights.

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the Murrumbidgee catchmentMore than 200 community members attended workshops across the Murrumbidgee catchment to say what they value about their landscape to assist the Murrumbidgee Catchment Management Authority (CMA) develop the Next Generation Catchment Action Plan (CAP).

“The ability of the environment to ‘bounce-back’ after many years of extreme drought was overwhelmingly recognised as important by locals who attended the fifteen workshops across the catchment.

The extraordinary resilience of local communities living in these landscapes was also highlighted as critical to effectively managing the environment,” Acting General Manager, Murrumbidgee CMA, John Francis said.

“It therefore comes as no surprise that the Next Generation CAP, the strategic vision for our catchment, will focus on resilient landscapes and resilient communities,” Mr Francis said..

The Murrumbidgee CMA presented a map at the workshops which identified the ten different landscape areas. Members of the community were asked to identify what they value in their landscape and any concerns they had with changes that were impacting on these values.

“We identified some common concerns across the catchment but we also recognise each area has their own specific issues. Issues relevant to those in irrigation areas, for

example, were not the same as those found in the eastern part of our catchment, such as the Monaro. The environment across our different landscapes is diverse and requires different thinking,” Mr Francis said.

It is anticipated that the next generation Catchment Action Plan will include a focus on each landscape as a distinct part of the catchment.

The Murrumbidgee CMA will continue to work in partnership with the community, local government, other State Government agencies and industry as part of an extensive engagement strategy throughout 2012 to develop the CAP, and then implement the plan.

“We still have a long way to go to develop a draft plan and are working hard to ensure this next generation Catchment Action Plan will reflect the needs of all stakeholders in the catchment, “We have new knowledge, evolving policy and community values and emerging issues, such as climate change and these all need to be incorporated into the new plan,” Mr Francis said.

The draft will be made available for public comment toward the end of this year. Community members who did not attend a workshop and would like to view

community feedback received so far, or contribute their own thoughts on their landscape, are advised to visit www.murrumbidgee.cma.nsw.gov.au and follow the links to the Next Generation CAP or contact the Murrumbidgee CMA on 1800 BIDGEE (1800 243 433).

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junior school in Jindabyne

Andrew Fairfield-Smith of Fairidge and Andrew Bell of SMGS sign the construction contract for the new Junior School.

Construction of Snowy Mountains Grammar School’s new Junior facility is poised to start during the Easter school holidays.

Andrew Bell, Principal at SMGS and Andrew Fairfield-Smith, Director of Fairidge Ltd sealed the deal on Tuesday March 27 when they signed the contract for the construction phase of the project.

The project includes the building of five new, purpose built Junior School learning areas and a dedicated Junior School Amenities Block. Also in the plan is a large play area with seating, climbing structures and a large open play area for ball games.

Finally, the project will introduce Jindabyne’s first ‘Kiss and Drop’ zone, designed to maximise traffic safety during busy school drop off and pick up times.

Andrew Bell said: “SMGS has always had a high quality Junior School, representing the best K-6 teaching available in the area. Now we will have facilities as outstanding

as our educational delivery. The project creates a specific Junior School precinct within SMGS and will help us develop the identity of the Junior School as we continue to grow.

“The project is possible due to the increased enrolments into the SMGS Junior School over recent years, a trend which we expect to continue. In fact, we already have DA approval for Stage 2 of the project, an additional three classrooms, in order that we can build these as soon as they are required.”

With regard to the School’s choice of Builder, Andrew said “It is particularly pleasing to the SMGS Board to be able to sign with a local builder and thereby support the local community. The decision was made easy by the quality of the Fairidge tender and we are looking forward to working closely with Andrew and his team over the construction period”.

School holiday activities warm-up

Emergency services reportFail to give wayA 53-year-old male driver failed to give way on

the corner of Yareen Road and Polo Flat Road at 6.50pm on Sunday night.

The 66-year-old female driver from Tura Beach who was driving the Honda that was hit was taken to Cooma hospital and later released.

Licence suspendedPolice noticed a vehicle travelling at high speed

along Sharp Street at 11.45pm on Saturday night. The 25-year-old male driver admitted to police that he had been drinking and when he was breathalysed he returned a high range reading. He was arrested and charged with speeding and drink driving and will appear in court at a later date.

Arrest in real estate officeA Cooma real estate agency called for police

assistance on March 28 at 4pm when a 37-year-old female threatened to kill staff. She was arrested and charged with intimidation.

PursuitBombala police heard a motorcycle coming

towards them and noticed the rider wasn’t wearing a helmet. They attempted to flag down the rider who ignored them and kept going, a pursuit ensured through the back streets of Bombala and police decided to terminate the pursuit, as it was too dangerous due to heavy fog.

The incident occurred at 10.20pm on Wednesday March 28, the rider was wearing a grey hooded jumper, black shorts, no helmet and was riding a red and white trail bike. Anyone with information as to who the rider is, is asked to contact police.

With Easter and the school holidays upon us, the crew at The Lott held an Easter egg decorating workshop last Saturday. The Lott has school holiday workshops planned as well. Pictured, children at Saturday’s workshop get busy using plants from their own gardens to create beautiful and real Easter

eggs. For more informationon the classes, ring The Lott on 6452 1414.

Brown Mountain road to re-openThe Brown Mountain road is expected to re-open to traffic this Thursday after a landslip forced its closure a month ago.

A spokesman for NSW Roads and Maritime Service said it was expected both lanes of the road would be open. A temporary seal will be applied to the road and interim crash barriers installed in time for the road to be fully opened by Thursday afternoon. All traffic will be able to use the road once it reopens.

Pictured right, the section of the road over Brown Mountain that collapsed after heavy rain.

Wednesday April 4, 20128 Post & Rail

Well, it’s not just Australia that has been impacted on by floods this year.

Fiji is also suffering from a surfeit of water, which is why our MHS basketballers have

had to put their trip on hold.

To the youngsters’ credit, they were more concerned about the conditions their

potential hosts were enduring than having to postpone their trip.

Looking on the bright side – to be heading to Fiji from Cooma in July isn’t such a bad

thing.

Out of the frosts and into the tropical warmth…mmm, pick me, pick me!

Here’s an interesting assignment – 60 or more cyclists pedalling into Cooma – pick the Opposition leader amongst that lot…!

Luckily for the waiting press, Mr Abbott arrived first by car for the official part of his trip to Cooma, then drove back out

of town so he could pedal the remaining 40kms into town.

The Postman believes mayor Dean Lynch was ‘almost’ coerced into pedalling along, too…maybe if Mr Abbott had been riding

a horse, not a bicycle, Dean?

But the Pollie Pedal was serious stuff (as if pedalling from Melbourne to Canberra wasn’t serious enough). The beneficiary, Carers Australia, has serious plans for

funds raised.

As well, it raised the issue of the work carers of all ages and creeds do across

Australia. Being a carer isn’t always easy, nor enjoyable, but it’s one of those things

that has to be done.

A happy Easter to all our readers – there is plenty to do across the region over the next few days but please take care on the

roads.

The last thing we want is for the Easter Bunny to lose his eggs in a road accident.

(Or his chocloates, for that matter...)

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Cooma needs a crematoriumEditor,

It is inevitable that most people will, at some time, have the sad duty to arrange a funeral for a close relative.

Recently, with the passing of my Father, my family and I went through the process of ensuring that his preference for cremation was carried out.

Since there is no crematorium in Cooma, the funeral took place at Norwood Park Crematorium in the ACT, a 90-minute drive each way.

The alternative crematorium is Clavering Park at Wollumla, also a 90-minute drive each way from Cooma.

Emotional strain could distract the driver’s attention to the road leading to further grief.

During conversation with various people about the lack of and a need for a crematorium in Cooma, I was informed that land in the Polo Flat area has been set aside for the

development of a new necropolis and a local person has been ready for two years to build a crematorium on the site.

Why is there so much delay?It is my contention that the majority

of the shire’s population would be in support of the necessary service that a crematorium would provide and would certainly appreciate not having to travel for hours to attend such a sad event in a stressful state of mind.

Cooma Monaro Shire Council should consider the development of the new necropolis and crematorium as an urgent matter to bring about the commencement of work for the benefit of all in the shire.

A response by Council and our State and Federal Members would be welcomed by their constituents.

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RiposteLisa Ashurst

You know those make-over things? Well I’ve decided I’m going to spend the entire winter giving myself one of those because it has the potential to produce really good results (I think...) and it’s bound to distract me big time from the icy cold weather which I really hate. Make that HATE! actually.

I’m talking the whole head-to-foot deal here so luckily I’ll have three months up my thick woolly sleeve to do it and figure I may as well use the rest of autumn contemplating just how exactly I intend to go about implementing The Make-over.

I mean, it’s one thing to say you’re going to completely do yourself over but it’s quite another when it comes down to actually pin-pointing exactly what, how and for that matter, into what?

Well obviously into something good right? Like, dump those few extra kilos that I really don’t need for starters. After that I guess it’s anything goes but as they say, a change is as good as a holiday and I can’t remember the last time I actually had one of those so whatever I do is going to be a positive, right?

Unfortunately I don’t think I can do anything permanent about

my curly hair but then again you never know; the “cure” could be just around the corner and some wonderful person will come up with it before spring in which case I will sell my soul for it!

In the meantime though I can just set about doing a lot of little things that should add up to one reasonably sized “new look” that I’ll actually notice when I look in the mirror one morning in September. That’s the idea anyway and right at this moment it sounds like a good one.

It’s a plan, you know? And seeing as I’m all fired up about this it’s also something else to focus on when the mercury plummets and I’m turning purple. I won’t even notice because I’ll be too wrapped up in being thinner for a start which will inspire me to put the rest of it in place and if I have no idea what the rest of it is at this point, well never mind. I’m sure it’ll come to me sooner or later. Sooner would be better though but like I said, I’ve still got a month or so to fine tune the process that’s intended to produce a whole new me, so I don’t need to stress about it just yet. On the other hand, isn’t a bit of stress good for weight loss or something?

If only the hair thing would happen. I really, really, really want the hair thing.

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YAMAHA RMAX UNMANNED HELICOPTER DEMONSTRATION

Cooma-Monaro Shire Council will be holding a field day followed by a free BBQ lunch to demonstrate the Yamaha RMAX unmanned control helicopter to display its potential as another method in the ongoing battle to control noxious weeds.

There will also be representatives of Granular Products PTY LTD who have developed a granular Flupropanate product that can be applied aerially to treat Serrated tussock. (www.granularproducts.com) Where: Bredbo Sports GroundWhen: 19 April 2012Time: 12 o’clock For catering purposes, please RSVP to Glenda Bracher by either phone 6455 1941 or by email [email protected] by Tuesday 17 April, 2012.

For further information please contact Noxious Weed Management Services ph 6455 1941 or [email protected]

Weather permitting the following roadworks will continue

Wild Cattle Flat Rd: restore storm damageKybeyan Road: restore storm damageTuross Road: restore storm damageBadja Road: restore storm damageWarregal Corner Rd: restore storm damagePeak View Road: restore storm damageJerangle Road: restore storm damageCarlaminda Road: maintenance gradingShannons Flat Road: maintenance gradingJones Plain Road: maintenance gradingCallemondah Road: maintenance gradingHill Street: table drain maintenanceMorundah Street: restore storm damage

POSITION VACANTMobile Library Operator

Council has a position available in the Corporate Services Division for a Mobile Library Operator with the Monaro Regional Libraries. The successful applicant will be required to drive and operate the Mobile Library to designated stops throughout Cooma-Monaro, Snowy River and Bombala Shires. A current class HC licence and driving experience is essential.

This position provides a library service to regional areas and processes loans, returns, reservations and enquiries using the Library computer system. Further information and how to apply is available from George Javurek, Human Resources Officer 6455 1725 or at Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au.

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Staff are working hard to have the pedestrian bridges replaced as soon as possible. The Commissioner and Massie Street crossings still need to have the rails installed, and the Nijong Oval pedestrian bridge has not yet been replaced.

MITTAGANG ROAD MOWING

Due to the recent prolonged wet weather, Council has not been able to utilise mowers as often as normal, which has left many areas with longer grass than normal. In one particular heavily trafficked footpath near the Monaro High School, Council work crews co-ordinated with the street sweeper to ensure excess grass was blown onto the road and collected immediately with the street sweeper.

ROAD SITUATION REPORT

Council is advising motorists travelling within the Cooma-Monaro Shire to exercise extreme care on the roads. Excessive water run-off as well as localised flooding has created dangerous driving conditions.Staff are working in all areas of the Shire with contractors to get the road network back to a safe and trafficable condition as soon as possible.

Peak View Road: storm damage – drive with cautionTuross Road: storm damage – drive with cautionWarregal Corner: storm damage – drive with cautionDry Plains Road: storm damage – drive with cautionBumbalong Road: open to residents only – drive with cautionTinderry Road: open to residents only – drive with cautionRothlyn Road: open to residents only – drive with cautionSmiths Road: open to residents only – drive with caution Hugs Lane: open to residents only – drive with caution Pig Farm Road: open to residents only – drive with caution Wild Cattle Flat Rd: closed Carlaminda Road: the unsealed section from Polo Flat Road to Numeralla is open to 4 wheel drive – residents only – storm damage - drive with caution

COUNCIL MEETING 16 APRIL 2012BREDBO

The next Council meeting will be held at the Bredbo Community Hall commencing at 6.30pm.

SENIORS WEEK CELEBRATIONS 2012

On Wednesday 21 March, Seniors Week was celebrated with mobility information displays, talks from two occupational therapists who shared information on what they do and how they are able to help people, followed by a speech from Councils deputy mayor, Bronnie Taylor. “The Older Women’s Network Performing Group” gave a concert full of song, dance & comedy sketches that were greatly enjoyed by a large audience.


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Adaminaby Easter FairThe Easter Fair attracted close to 2500 visitors in 2011, with many family groups traveling from Canberra and ACT as well as the local region.

So far organisers have confirmed 47 market stalls and we are still over nearly a week from the day. The Easter Fair is also a major fund raising day for a variety of community and social groups.

The Adaminaby Easter Fair was voted the 2011 Snowy River Shire Community Event of the Year.

One of the highlights of the day is the Wacky Quacky Duck Race with a total prize pool of $1000! (1st prize $500, 2nd prize $300 and 3rd prize $200).

The Snowy Scheme Museum will also be open day over the Easter Weekend.

TimetableCommencing 9amEVENTS & VENUESMarket stalls (9am to 2pm) Village Green and Denison StJay Podger – Country &Western (9am to 11am) Village Green stageCooma District Band (11.30amto 1.30pm) cnr Druitt and DenisonStsCWA Trading Table &Devonshire Tea at CWA HallJumping castle at Big TroutAnimal Petting Zoo at Big Trout

Antique & Contemporary LinenDisplay at The Old BankFly casting demonstrations &instruction at Adaminaby AnglerSnowy Scheme Museum OpenDay Wacky Quacky Ducks luckynumbers sold all day till sold

COMPETITIONS &VENUES10.00 a.m. – Easter Bonnetparade Village Green stage10.00 a.m. -Trout Tossingheats Adaminaby Angler10.15 a.m. – Dog High JumpDog Jump Arena11.00 a.m. - Cooee contestVillage Green stage11.30 a.m. – Tug of War(adults & kids) Tug of War Arena12.00 p.m. – P & C Woodauction Village Green12.30 p.m. - Pie eatingcontest Village Green stage12.45 p.m. - Water meloneating contest Village Green stage1.00 p.m. -Adaminaby’s GotTalent Village Green stage1.30 p.m. -Trout Tossingfinals Adaminaby Angler2.00 p.m. - Easter bunnyarrives Village Green2.30 p.m. - Wacky QuackyDuck Race

Repair work begins Severely damaged sections of the Monaro Highway have continued to cause concern for Bombala Council as several motorists have fallen victim to a bad stretch of damaged road where Peadon’s Road joins the highway.

The stretch of road was already in poor condition but has deteriorated further due to the heavy rainfall in the last few months and has resulted in a number of vehicles being damaged and having to be towed. Mike Cottrell of Cottrell Motors Toyota in Bombala has had a high number of cars towed in which have sustained serious damage but added this has been more recent rather than a long term occurrence.

Mr Cottrell did note however that as of April 2, the RMS had arrived at the site and had ripped the surface up in preparation for repairing the road.

“Over the last two months I have towed in a lot of vehicles” Mr Cottrell said “but the road had really deteriorated with all the rain. Prior to the rain we did not have that

problem. Yes, the road was rough but it has only been a big problem for drivers since all the rain.”

While signs had been put in place to notify drivers of speed limits of 40km and 60km, road users are asking why it took so long to install them and added that the flashing warning signs were not in the best position, however Mr Steve Baldwin of Bombala Shire Council believes the signage was clear and it was up to motorists to take note and slow down. Mr Baldwin also advised that some very extensive repairs were scheduled to take place as of Monday April 16, weather permitting, and that this work will fix all the problems with the problem sections of road.

Mr Baldwin also added that as signage had been in place, Council is not liable for any damage that has occurred to vehicles due to the condition of the road.

“The signage is very clear” Mr Baldwin said “so it was up to motorists take note and slow down when they saw them.”


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Jindabyne’s long-time ambo retires

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After 39 years as an Ambulance officer, Ron Carey retired from the NSW Ambulance Service on March 2, at the age of 60.

His years of service to the community were acknowledged and honoured at a retirement dinner in Jindabyne on Saturday March 31.

Born in 1952 in Muswellbrook, Ron spent his early years there and completed his education at the Marist Brothers College in Parramatta.

On leaving school, Ron became a trainee rigger at the Lydell Power Station in the Hunter Valley. In those days, safety standards were not good, and after seeing two men dying, he thought “This is not for me, I don’t want to end up like those two men after an accident!” After a minor accident to his ankle, in the crib room he saw an advertisement “Ambulance Officer Required” and immediately applied for a job with the Ambulance Service of NSW in October 1972.

In January 1973,Ron commenced his induction course after which he was a Paramedic at Hornsby Station and enjoyed working in Sydney. In 1975 following his successful application to work in Cooma, he was appointed Paramedic with relief duties in Jindabyne during winter. He met his wife, Lesley in Jindabyne.

Ron’s appointment as permanent Paramedic in Jindabyne with relief duties at Perisher Valley came in 1978 – a position he held until 1984 when he transferred to Wee Waa as Station Officer Grade 1. Being a country boy, he enjoyed Wee Waa however when the then current Station Officer, Bob Blackwell went to the coast in 1984, Ron immediately applied for Jindabyne again, for he knew that such a chance would not arise again for some time. His application was successful and Ron spent the remainder of his career with the Ambulance Service of NSW, in Jindabyne as Station Officer Grade I.

“Jindabyne is a unique post with its four station officers” said Ron. “It is a lovely place in which to live. Sure it is busy in the winter, but nine months are relatively quiet. There is the seasonal drug problem, a bit of alcohol, but generally the kids are great.”

Ron’s decision to retire at the age of 60 came about because of John Howard’s decision to tax people’s superannuation when they turned 60. An additional factor was night call-outs accompanied by interrupted sleep and then doing a day’s work the following day became a challenge for him. He described an ambulance officer’s job as a “young man’s game”.

Jindabyne Station has attended to thousands of call outs over the years. Because there isn’t a hospital in Jindabyne, a call out in Jindabyne can result in a two to two and a half hour turn around trip to Cooma hospital and Canberra is six hours.

When Ron first arrived in Jindabyne, there was an ambulance crew of one. In 1975 without X-ray facilities, all broken bones came to Jindabyne for

X-ray at Dr John Shedden’s surgery. There were four stretchers in the ambulance, and the ambulance officer relied on bystanders for help in loading the patients. No sooner than the ambulance arrived in Jindabyne, the officer would turn around immediately to fetch the next batch of patients from Perisher.

“Due to the lower boot, there were a lot of “boot top” fractures. Only the doctors could administer pethidine. Medication which can be administered by the ambulance officers has improved 100 percent. Where patient case sheets were once scribbled on a pad, today they have electronic case sheets.”

The training of today’s ambulance officers is so advanced, that Ron believes it to be the best in the world. From the day he signed up in 1973 until March 2 this year, Ron has never stopped being proud of the Service.

In speaking about the most dramatic rescue in which he was involved, Ron summed up the 1997 Thredbo Road Collapse as being sad and frustrating because although first on the scene, the crew was unable to help due to the need to make the area safe and prevent injury to the crew.

Ron had been in the mountains for two weeks when he attended the 1975 bus rescue at Dead Horse Gap on the Alpine Way when a bus coming up from Melbourne slid off the icy road and rolled. He recollected “Two were killed. It was a big ‘wake-up call’ for all concerned. There was no SES, no lighting, communications poor. They did it tough. Thredbo Ski Patrol and staff came to assist. The DMR grader provided light by shining its head lights on the accident.”

There is sometimes a funny side to a rescue – Ron had never driven on ice before and going to the bus crash rescue, his superior ordered “Stick close behind me” and obediently Ron did. However, when they reached the accident site, the leading ambulance stopped and Ron driving the second one smashed into the back of the first one, much to the dismay of the walking wounded.” Laughingly Ron joked “Don’t always put your faith in the ambulance!”

In the ensuing years Ron attended in-service specialist courses including: Search and Rescue Tecniques, Four Wheel Driving, Snow Survivial, Rescue 1 – Basic, Hagglunds Oversnow Vehicle Driving, 1994 Level III Training, 1994 Level IV – Advanced Life Support Training Course 43.

By his retirement, Ron’s citation read:

Ambulance Service of New South Wales Awards:

• 1983 Superintendents Diploma• 1997 State Superintendent’s

Commendation – Thredbo landslide• 1987 Honorary Life member St

John Ambulance Association NSW• February 1988 National Medal• February 1999 1st Clasp to the

National Medal• November 2009 2nd Clasp to the

National Medal• August 2011 Ambulance Service

of New South Wales – Long Service and Good Medal and Clasps

Community Awards• December 1985 Justice of the

Peace• June 1996 Certificate of

Appreciation – Lions Club of Jindabyne

• January 1997 Snowy River Shire Citizen of the Year.

Looking to the future, Ron intends to concentrate on fishing in Lake Jindabyne; work in his vegetable patch, work out in the gym three days a week, relax, and sleep. In addition he hopes to spend some time in Canberra where Lesley is currently working and spare her the drive to Jindabyne each weekend. Down the track he may do some part time work.

“I thoroughly recommend a career in the Ambulance Service” Ron said. “It’s a great job, very rewarding, with different areas in which you can work. There is the motor cycle rapid response branch; there’s the SCAT or specialist casualty access teams which involve abseiling, cave and helicopter rescues; there’s co-ordination and education departments. If you don’t want to, you don’t have to be out on the roads” added Ron.

Ron Carey summed up 39 years of service with the words “I enjoyed my career. Some days were sad, sometimes frustrating especially when lives cannot be saved. I feel sad for the bystanders who think “Wow, the ambos are here!” I feel so sorry when the victims die.

“If I had a life over again, I would do it all over again.”


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William Little remembered

Allan Barkley, John Britton, Margaret Galloway, Rosemary Napthali and Ros Phillips.

Family members, administration staff, teachers and students gathered in the quadrangle at the Cooma TAFE Campus on Thursday March 29 to fondly remember one of the College’s most well-liked students, Mr William Little, who passed away in 2009 aged 87 years.

Mr Little, a Chartered Accountant and manager of an engineering firm in Sydney moved to Cooma with his wife, Eileen, in 1984, following daughters Margaret and Rosemary who had made the move a couple of years previously.

Growing up during the Depression years, Mr Little’s formal education was somewhat scant but he had a wonderful mind and set about educating himself, a passion that never left him

“Dad loved learning”, his daughter Margaret said. “He was always learning something and was a brilliant mathematician!”

When his wife passed away in 1999 Mr Little found solace in returning to his education, commencing TAFE in the same year. He achieved his Year 10 Certificate, his Tertiary Preparatory Certificate (TPC) plus computer studies. He held learning in high esteem and never tired of studying.

Overall, Mr Little spent 10 years as

a student on the Cooma Campus and in 2002, at the age of 81, he received the Life Long Learners Award and a standing ovation at the TAFE Awards Ceremony held at the Cooma Ex-Services Club that year.

In recognition of his love of learning, his commitment to his classes and his long association with the Cooma TAFE Campus, Mr Little’s daughters, Margaret Galloway and Rosemary Napthali, decided to donate an attractive wooden seat to the Campus in his memory.

The seat, constructed by Carpentry teacher John Britton and his students, now sits undercover in the quadrangle and bears a bright brass plaque that reads…

“Stop and smell the roses”William John LittleLife Long LearnerAward Recipient2002 – Aged 81 yearsGeneral Education teacher, Mr Allan

Barkley, addressed those present at the memorial and thanked the Williams family for their generosity in donating the seat to the Campus and also thanked Mr Britton and his carpentry students for the work they put into constructing it.

Afterwards, everyone relaxed over morning tea.


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Residents of remote Australia have had access to a high-speed Internet satellite service since July last year, but according to Vikki Wallace of Dalgety few eligible customers know about it.

Ms Wallace claimed that residents she had spoken to in Dalgety and Carlaminda had never heard of the program, despite being eligible.

The Interim Satellite Service was set up as a transition from the Australian Broadband Guarantee to the National Broadband Network for Australians in areas without access to “metro-comparable” Internet services.

The National Broadband Company selected Optus and IPstar to provide the necessary satellites.

NBN Co also selected several small Internet Service Providers to connect their customers in regional Australia to the service if they signed up for it.

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However when the NBN satellites launch in 2015 the download speed is expected to double.

Nimmitabel’s gala Garden DayThe Nimmitabel and District Garden Club

Invites everyone to its Gala Garden Day on Saturday April 21.

Three wonderful gardens, great food, plant stall, raffles, books, magazines, homewares and garden sculptures wil be on show.

Historic Bobundara is the home of garden writer and photographer Trisha Dixon Burkitt, where Peter and Chella Gray (Shades of Gray) will have an exhibition and sale of their whimsical garden art.

Morning tea will be served.John and Sally-Anne Cottle’s magnificent

garden at Shirley has been re-interpreted by Victorian designer Paul Bangay creating parterres, sweeping views and extensive

paddock plantings. Enjoy morning tea and browse the garden

inspired homewares which will be available for sale.

A gourmet boxed lunch will be served at Rockybah, where Anne and Howard Charles’ beautifully designed garden has mature trees, subtle border plantings and one of the Monaro’s best vegetable gardens! Excellent plants for sale.

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Lake Light Sculpture 2012

postponed until Easter 2013Due to unforeseen weather circumstances, specifically the unprecedented rain and resultant flooding of the Lake Jindabyne foreshore, the Lake Light Sculpture Committee must reluctantly postpone the sculpture festival until 2013.

Banjo Paterson Park is and will remain closed to events throughout the Easter period.

There is, in addition, a great deal of damage and detritus on the foreshore; and the lights along the footpath are turned off due to the flooding.

These components – the footpath, the street lighting and night time experience, and the charm of the footpath – are integral to Lake Light Sculpture.

This, coupled with complications associated

with relocation (for instance, insurance), has led to the decision to postpone the event.

The Lake Light Sculpture Committee would like to extend sincere thank all the artists and supporters of the event.

The organisers are very disappointed that circumstances have forced a cancellation in 2012; but look forward to creating a fantastic exhibition for Easter 2013.

For further information please visit www.lakelightsculpture.org.au


COOMA ANGLICAN - St Paul’s Commissioner St, CoomaMaundy Thursday, 5 April7pm Holy CommunionGood Friday, 6 April9am Litany Service3pm at Christ Church, Church Rd- Devotional ServiceEaster Day, 8 April7:30am Holy Communion9am Holy CommunionReverend Paul Cohen Ph 6452 1544LUTHERAN - TrinityBoobah St Cooma NorthGood Friday, 6 April10:30am Meditation ServiceReverend Melvin Salzke Ph 6452 2240 (W)COOMA COMMUNITYCHRISTIAN CHURCH25 Waggun St Cooma EastEaster Sunday, 8 April10am Special Easter ServiceMr Eric Lesleighter Ph 6452 5730CATHOLIC - St Patrick’s46 Murray St, CoomaHoly Thursday, 5 April6:30pm Mass of the Lord’s SupperGood Friday, 6 April10am Stations of the Cross3pm Celebration of Lord’s PassionHoly Saturday, 7 April6pm Easter Vigil MassEaster Sunday, 8 April10am Easter Sunday MassFather Paul Huthnance Ph 6452 2062SALVATION ARMY2-8 Mittagang Rd Cooma NorthGood Friday, 6 April10am Worship ServiceEaster Sunday, 8 April6:30am Sunrise (Son-rise) Prayer – followed by hot breakfast;9am – come to celebrate the remarkable

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Captain Louise NicholsonPh 6452 2680 (H)UNITING - St Andrew’sSoho St, CoomaThursday, 5 April; TenebraeSimple meal & Reflections 6:30pm St Andrew’s Hall “Upper Room”with a light mealGood Friday, 6 April9am Worship Service followed by morning tea & bunsEaster Sunday, 8 April9:30am Worship Service (HC)followed by BBQ lunchRev. Noel Williams Ph 6452 1431 (Office)ASSEMBLY OF GODYulin Avenue Cooma NorthGood Friday, 6 April9:30am Worship ServiceEaster Sunday, 8 April9:30am Worship Service Pastor Michael ReadingPh 6452 2330 (H)BAPTISTBoona St, Cooma NorthGood Friday, 6 April

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In love with property? Buy with others to get a foothold

Australians who have a love for property and a desire to enter the market sooner may benefit from partnering up with another to purchase, according to Australia’s largest independently-operated mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice.

Bucking the trend of traditional shared ownership, de-facto couples, friends, relatives and work colleagues are joining financial forces to buy their first property in co-ownership with one another.

Local Mortgage Choice franchise owner / mortgage broker Donna Robson said, “Buying property with someone you trust in a co-ownership agreement can help ease the challenge of applying for, and repaying a home loan. It may also enable first timers to enter the market sooner and to take advantage of low interest rates and a wide range of competitive home loan deals.”

“According to Mortgage Choice’s latest first homebuyer research, 66% of first time buyers planning to purchase property before March 2013 will not be buying on their own*.

“Sharing a home loan commitment with one or more people provides borrowers with the opportunity to split the cost of the property and the associated expenses, so that loan repayments are noticeably less than what they would be if they were buying solo. Another benefit is if the combined funds equate to a deposit of 20% or more of the purchase price, it will negate the need for lenders’ mortgage insurance.

“Financing a co-ownership agreement is not all that different to traditional borrowing. Lenders will still look at the income, expenses, assets and liabilities of each borrower and expect regular lending criteria to be met

such as good savings habits, steady employment history, clean credit record, etc.

“If the borrowers are not a ‘couple’, some lenders may assess their loan approval based on higher, individual living costs.

“In a co-ownership agreement the share of ownership can be split; that is rather than all parties owning all of the property together, they may own a percentage depending on their financial contribution. They may also be able to sell or transfer their share without having to sell the whole property.

“Another advantage is lenders will allow the co-ownership loan to be structured in a way that allows each party to make a separate repayment to cover their share. However, most lenders will require all borrowers to be responsible for the entire debt. This means if one party is unable to contribute to the loan repayments on their share, the remaining party or parties will be expected to make up the difference.

“That is why, as with any major financial transaction, it is important to seek independent legal and financial advice prior to signing a co-ownership contract. All parties must fully understand their rights and obligations under the co-ownership agreement.

“Property co-ownership certainly can help make property ownership more affordable for potential buyers assuming it is properly planned from the beginning. Clearly putting the ground rules in place from the start, preferably with the

assistance of a solicitor drawing up a formal agreement, will go a long way to ensure all parties acknowledge their responsibilities and agree on unexpected contingencies.”

Visit Donna Robson’s website at www.MortgageChoice.com.au/donna.robson or call 6456-2627.

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InvestmentCan I afford to Invest?The first question you need to ask yourself is “can I afford not to invest?”Why?You do not need to be wealthy to invest but you do need to invest to wealthy. I know I have said this before. I am just passionate about helping every-day Australians go forward in life, and there is no doubt when people see their financial future on track it makes them much happier in life today whilst securing their future.So what are the numbers, as with all investments and businesses it is all about the numbers? Property investment is no different, sadly too many people get all emotional with property which generally causes new investors to invest poorly, and that normally causes enough pain that causes them to sell up for a loss or break even and never invest again.Back to the numbers, based on where you invest and what type of property and what is your borrowing capacity.You can start with no savings at all, actually most people start with zero savings. How?They utilise their equity in their home or in another property, or their parentʼs property. Your own home is a non deduc-table debt, by not utilising your equity it is like burying that money in your back yard. Why not utilise as little as $20,000 and turn that money into fully deductable debt. You are not losing that money you are transferring that equity into another property and now you have two growth assets working for you. With the correct financial structure your home is completely secure. As the investment property is security for itself.If you do not own a property for equity you can utilise savings, based on your budget the deposit and costs can be easily calculated.Everyday Australianʼs can invest and if they invest wisely they can duplicate out of the investment properties equity and buy a second and repeat this duplication over and over again and easily own 6 houses in 10 years.The power of compounding capital growth is the answer to real wealth, it is not rocket science it is just growth on growth!

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Master Builders ongoing commitment to workplace safety with new program

Statement by Executive Director of the MBA-ACT, John Miller

Canberra’s peak building and construction industry

organisation, Master Builders AC, has expressed its sympathy to the family and colleagues of the victim of last week’s tragic workplace accident. It is tragic that such instances occur and forces us to re-evaluate the processes that are currently being applied to manage safety on construction sites.

The executive director of the MBA-ACT, John Miller said his organisation would, early next month, launch a new initiative - the Safety Observations and Conversations Program – specifically aimed at lifting safety awareness on work sites. “This program has been in development for many months and recent tragic events make it timely to reinforce our collective responsibilities to occupational health and safety standards in our industry and to remind all industry participants of their obligations in this regard,” he said.

Mr Miller said the new program was directly aimed at ensuring people brought the right attitudes and approaches to work sites. He said the program was based on the premise that the culture

and psychology of safety is about the way things are done onsite.

“This new program looks at the way perception, motivation, recognition, sense-making, mindfulness and personality-type, all condition the development of hazard and risk assessment,” Mr Miller said. He said the developers of the program had aimed it at generating greater acceptance and awareness on the part of all in observing their own actions and those of others.

“Every time a tragedy occurs in our industry we are reminded of the need to both maintain and advance our occupational health and safety training programs,” Mr Miller said. “The challenge has always been ensuring that what is delivered face-to-face in the classroom and via our workplace programs translates into practice on work sites,” he said. “Ultimately, good workplace safety is the product of vigilance on the part of all stakeholders.”

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The inquest into the disappearance of Bombala resident, Peter (Moses) Messariti has been finalised with Deputy State Coroner, Sharon Freund, handing down her findings that Mr Messariti disappeared under suspicious circumstances and probably died sometime after the date he went missing.

Mr Messariti, 45 at the time, had bought the property on Palarang Road Bombala and then began selling shares in the property to others who shared his interest in establishing an alternative lifestyle community. There were various types of dwellings established on the block. The last confirmed sighting of him was when he was seen leaving the property on November 15, 1998, according to information given to police when he was reported missing

some days later. Police were informed that he left the property in his vehicle on the afternoon of that date.

The vehicle was later sighted by an associate in Bukalong Siding Road with his personal property still inside and the vehicle appeared to be abandoned. According to Detective Steve Hopkin of Cooma Police, the vehicle was in an isolated spot and when it was still there 10 days later, Mr Messariti was reported as missing.

Police began making several inquiries into his possible whereabouts but were unable to locate him.

In 2005, having been unable to trace him, Cooma detectives began to take a closer look into what may have happened and Strikeforce Clayland was established to investigate his disappearance.

During their investigations, detectives were able to establish that there had been no further confirmed

sightings of Mr Messariti, that he had not been in contact with any of his friends or

family members and that there had been no movement with any of his bank accounts. Police have been of the opinion that Mr Messariti had met with foul play ever since.

Evidence was called from 13 witnesses and in handing down her findings, Deputy Sate Coroner, Sharon Freund, determined that Mr Messariti disappeared under suspicious circumstances and probably died sometime after November 15, 1998 but the cause and manner of his disappearance and probable death are undetermined. Ms Freund also commented that there are a number of possible motives for his death and also stated that she strongly suspected that there was quite a lot that was not being said.

Detective Hopkin stated that the police are still very keen to hear from anyone who may have information on Mr Messariti’s disappearance and there is currently a $50,000 reward for information which leads police to locating him.

Cooma Rotary activitiesAt the annual combined meeting of the Cooma

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club member Ron Kelly was presented with a

sapphire pin for his Paul Harris Fellow award.

The award is given for outstanding service to Rotary. He is pictured with Katrin Hackney,

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Pictured, Cooma Rotary Club president, Katrin Hackney, with Russell Cotter of the Michelago Bush Fire Brigade at the annual Cooma and Tuggeranong Rotary meeting. Katrin presented Russell with a cheque for the fire brigade, the money

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Annual nursing home fete Gully Gang exhibition

“The Gully Gang” held its third exhibition at the Raglan Gallery last Saturday. An eclectic group, the ‘gang’ exhibited a diverse range of art works.

Berridale Lions Easter FairThe Berridale Lions Easter Fair will be held on Saturday April 7 between 9am and 2pm.

Due to the presence of flowing water through the Lions Park it has been decided to move the fair to the vacant land opposite the Council Chambers on the corner of Myack and Park Streets Berridale.

Twenty seven years ago the club took over the Easter Fair event run by the then Chamber of Commerce. The club saw the Easter Fair as a vehicle to permit other non profit organisations in the town to raise funds, but it has developed over the years into the ”Market” type fair it is today. While community groups can still use the fair to raise funds, public expectations have meant that there are now a greater variety of goods available than when the fair first started.

The early fairs involved an enormous amount of work to run such events as a raw egg throwing and catching competition, a skiboot throwing competition as well as the catering.

The fair even had its own Baron. Many Berridale residents can still remember the sight of the first Baron of Berridale Ziggi Tietz. Ziggi was dressed in a flowing cape and cap adorned with peacock feathers, wore the chains of office (a real chain), held the staff of office (a canoe paddle painted gold) and was transported to the fair on the blades of a forklift.

Special attractions this year include: -• An outside broadcast by Community Radio

2MNO• a wagon pulled by a Clydesdale horse. Patrons

can ride the wagon for $2 per person • a visit by the Easter bunny.• a children’s Easter Hat Parade for which prizes

will be awarded• a display of vintage and veteran cars by the

Cooma Car ClubThe regular attractions for the children will be the

merry-go-round and the jumping castle as well as a chocolate Easter egg scramble at 11:30 AM.

The variety of stalls at the Easter Fair should provide something for everyone whether it is hand made goods, vegetables, plants jewellery or baked goods. There will also be a number of raffles

Naturally the Lions will be catering for the event at fair is a significant source of income for the Berridale Lions. The majority of income raised by the Lions remains in and is used to assist the community.

As an adjunct to the fair the women of the Berridale branch of the CWA will be selling devonshire teas and craft items in their hall across the street from the fair, beside the Anglican Church

Lions are looking forward to seeing a large gathering of people at this years Easter Fair.

The Sir William Hudson Nursing Home’s

annual fete was held in the home’s ground last Sunday. Perfect weather conditions encouraged a good patronage on the

day, with many stalls available. Pictured left, Cooma Lions Bobby

Nichols, Tony Gray and John Field were ready

for business.

Like a tiger? Mayor Dean Lynch was pretty happy with his ‘pet’ at

the fete, amusing fellow councillors Winston Phillips (chair of the

nursing home board), Bronnie Taylor and

Louise Lynch. The fete is the home’s

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As Sectionals approach, the now undermanned choir is forced to search for a new recruit.

11.00 To Be Advised.

6.00 Europa League. Quarter-final. 2nd leg. Ctd; 7.00 Quarter-final. 2nd leg. 9.10 WorldWatch. 1.35 Japanese News. 2.10 Hong Kong News. 2.30 Living Black. 3.00 Letters & Numbers. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 NewsHour. 5.30 Cycling. UCI Track World Champ’s. Highlights. 6.00 Letters & Numbers. 6.30 News. 7.30 Coast. (PG) 8.35 Titanic: The Mission. 9.30 Bomber Boys. 11.10 Movie: The Unknown

Woman. (2006) (AV15+)

6.00 Rage. 10.00 Rage. (PG) 11.00 Spicks & Specks. (PG) 11.30 Catalyst. 12.00 Quiet Word With Carrie Fisher. (PG) 12.30 Australian Story. 1.00 Planet America. 1.45 At The Movies: Short Cuts. (PG) 2.00 Movie: A Canterbury Tale. (1944) 4.00 Wonder Years. (PG) 4.25 QI. (PG) 4.55 Bill’s Tasty Weekends. 5.40 Wild At Heart. (PG) 6.30 Gardening Australia. 7.00 News. 7.30 New Tricks. (PG) 8.30 Spooks. Final. (M) 9.30 Strike Back. (MA15+) 10.15 Thorne. (M) 11.20 Rage. (MA15+)

6.00 Stitch! 6.30 Possum’s Club. 7.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Morning Show. (PG) 10.00 DaVincibles. 10.30 Zeke’s Pad. 11.00 Sea Princesses. 12.00 V8 Xtra. 12.30 V8 Supercars. V8 Utes. Falken Tasmania Challenge. Highlights. 1.40 Movie: Muppets’ Wizard Of Oz. (2005) 3.30 Movie: Underdog. (2007) (PG) 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 6.30 Movie: Wallace &

Gromit In The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit. (2005) (PG)

8.20 Movie: Dante’s Peak. (1997) (PG)

10.40 Maneaters. (PG) 11.40 ’70s Show. (PG)

6.00 Team Umizoomi. 6.30 Dora. 7.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings. 10.00 Kids’ WB. 10.05 Ben 10: Ultimate Alien. (PG) 10.30 Thundercats. (PG) 11.00 Wakkaville. (C) 11.30 Pixel Pinkie. (C) 12.00 A Gurls Wurld. (C) 12.30 Saddle Club. (C) 1.00 Horse Racing. Sydney Carnival. Golden Slipper Day. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6.00 News. 6.30 Home Videos. (PG) 7.40 Movie: The Witches.

(1990) (PG) 9.40 Movie: Playing For

Charlie. (2008) (M) 11.40 Movie: Dog Day

Afternoon. (1975) (M)

6.00 Views Of Africa. 7.00 Dex Hamilton. 7.30 Pearlie. 8.00 H2O. 8.30 Totally Wild. 9.00 Scope. 9.30 Totally Wild. 10.00 Hot 30. (PG) 12.00 Radar. (PG) 12.30 Radar Live Set. (PG) 1.00 Movie: Anna & The King. (1999) (PG) 4.00 What’s Up. 4.30 Million Kilo Challenge. 5.00 News. 6.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 6.30 Movie: Dr Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts. (2009) 8.30 Movie: There’s

Something About Mary. (1998) (MA15+)

11.00 Movie: Revolution. (2009)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 A Season Of Opera. 2.40 The Whirlwind Of Your Passion. 2.50 David Bailey:

Four Beats To The Bar And No Cheating. (PG)

4.30 NewsHour. 5.30 Cycling. UCI

Track World Champ’s. Highlights.

6.30 News. 7.35 Big, Bigger, Biggest:

Metro. 8.30 RocKwiz. (PG) 9.15 Movie: Broken

Embraces. (2009) (M) 11.40 Movie: High Lane.

(2009) (AV15+)

6.00 Rage. 6.30 Children’s Programs. 9.00 Movie: Pufnstuf. (1970) 10.30 Schools Spectacular 2011. 11.30 Songs. 12.10 Queen’s Coronation. 1.00 Gardening. 1.30 South Side Story. (PG) 2.00 New Tricks. (PG) 3.00 Art Of Russia. 3.50 Easter Masterpiece. 4.40 Piano Competition. 5.00 Wonders Of The Universe. 6.00 Best Of Collectors. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 News. 7.30 Time Traveller’s Guide. 8.30 Waking The Dead. (M) 9.25 Fry’s Planet Word. (PG) 10.25 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. (M) 11.20 Super Sleuths. (M)

6.00 Garner Ted Armstrong. 6.30 Creflo Dollar. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show: Weekends. (PG) 11.00 World’s Strictest Parents. (PG) 12.15 Minute To Win It. (PG) 1.20 ’70s Show. (PG) 1.45 Breaking The Magician’s Code: Magic’s Secrets Revealed. (PG) 2.45 Movie: Step Up 2: The Streets. (2008) (PG) 4.45 Fawlty Towers. (PG) 5.30 Mercurio’s Menu. 6.00 News. 6.30 Sunday Night. 7.30 Border Security. (PG) 8.00 The Force. (PG) 8.30 Bones. (M) 9.30 Castle. (M) 10.30 Dual Suspects. (M) 11.30 Forensic Investigators. (M)

6.00 Easter Sunrise Service. 7.00 Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 The NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1.00 Surfing. Drug Aware Pro. Highlights. From Margaret River, Western Australia. 1.30 Pyramid. (C) 2.00 Movie: Cowboy. (1958) (PG) 4.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 6. Newcastle Knights v Parramatta Eels. From Hunter Stadium, NSW. 6.00 News. 6.30 To Be Advised. 7.30 60 Minutes. 8.30 The Mentalist. (M) 9.30 Person Of Interest. (M) 10.30 CSI: Miami. (M) 11.30 The Apprentice. (PG)

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Hillsong. 7.00 Finding Culture. 8.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 8.30 Places We Go. 9.00 Hot 30 Countdown. 10.00 Hot 30 Countdown. (PG) 12.00 Netball. ANZ Championship. 2.00 Netball. ANZ Championship. 4.00 Meet The Press. 4.30 The Bolt Report. 5.00 News. 6.00 Project. 6.30 The Biggest Loser

Singles. (PG) 7.30 Modern Family. (PG) 8.00 New Girl. (PG) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 10.30 To Be Advised.

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.30 PopAsia. 10.30 Europa League Highlights. 11.00 Soccer. Highlights. 12.00 Champions League. 12.30 Speedweek. 2.00 FIM Superbike World Champ’s. Highlights. 2.30 Al Jazeera. 3.30 Frohe Ostern! Happy Easter! 4.00 Kick. (PG) 4.30 Living Black. 5.00 Cycling Central. 6.00 Taste Of Greece. 6.30 News. 7.35 Ghosts Of The Mary Rose. 8.30 Brave New World With Stephen Hawking: Biology. (PG) 9.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Roubaix.

6.00 Breakfast. 9.30 Australia: Land Of Parrots. 10.30 Painting Australia. 11.00 Private Life Of An Easter Masterpiece: The Descent From The Cross. 12.00 Midday Report. 12.30 Fry’s Planet Word. (PG) 1.30 The New Inventors. 2.00 Monarch Of The Glen. 2.50 River Stories. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 6.00 Grand Designs Revisited. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.20 Media Watch. 9.35 Q&A. 10.35 Lateline. 11.10 Genius. Final. (M) 11.40 Spooks. (MA15+)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Picnic.

(2000) (PG) Bonnie Bedelia, Josh Brolin, Ben Caswell.

2.00 Sea Princesses. (C) 2.30 Erky Perky. (C) 3.00 Master Raindrop. (C) 3.30 Toybox. (P) 4.00 Lab Rats. (C) 4.30 News. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 News. 6.30 Today Tonight. 7.00 Home & Away. (PG) 7.30 Dog Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Coastwatch. (PG) 8.30 Criminal Minds. (M) 10.30 WWII Lost Films:

The Air War. (M)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings. (PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 Ellen. (PG) 1.00 The View. (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 3.00 Alive And Cooking. 3.30 Magical Tales.

Return. (P) 4.00 Kitchen Whiz. (C) 4.30 News. 5.30 Hot Seat. 6.00 News. 6.30 WIN News. 7.00 Current Affair. 7.30 Big Bang. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 8.30 Alcatraz. (M) 10.30 CSI: NY. (M) 11.30 Super Rugby

Extra Time.

6.00 Breakfast. 9.00 Circle. (PG) 11.30 The Workers. (P) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 The Drs. (PG) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. Return. 4.00 Totally Wild. (C) 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Project. 7.00 The Biggest Loser

Singles. (PG) 8.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles.

(M) 9.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 10.30 Medium. (M) 11.30 Letterman. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Eurovision Song Contest Junior 2011. 3.00 Letters & Numbers. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial. 5.00 The Crew. 5.30 Cycling. UCI Track World Champ’s. Highlights. 6.00 Letters & Numbers. 6.30 News. 7.30 MythBusters. (PG) 8.30 James May’s Man

Lab. (PG) 9.30 Shameless. Return.

(MA15+) 10.30 South Park. (M) 11.00 The World Game.

6.00 Breakfast. 9.30 Business. 10.00 Deadly 60. 10.30 Painting Australia. 11.00 Big Ideas. 12.00 Midday Report. 12.30 Q&A. 1.30 Compass. 2.00 Churchill’s Darkest Decision. (PG) 2.50 River Stories. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 6.00 A Farmer’s Life For Me. Final. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Country Town

Rescue. (PG) 8.30 Miss Marple. (M) 10.05 Artscape. (M) 10.35 Lateline. 11.10 Business. 11.35 Four Corners.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Jane Doe:

How To Fire Your Boss. (2007) (M) Lea Thompson, Joe Penny.

2.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.00 Guide To The

Good Life. 3.30 Toybox. (P) 4.00 Lab Rats. (C) 4.30 News. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 News. 6.30 Today Tonight. 7.00 Home & Away. (PG) 7.30 World’s Strictest

Parents. (PG) 8.30 Parenthood. (M) 10.30 Royal Pains. (M)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings. (PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 Ellen. (PG) 1.00 The View. (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 3.00 Alive And Cooking. 3.30 Magical Tales. (P) 4.00 Kitchen Whiz. (C) 4.30 News. 5.30 Hot Seat. 6.00 News. 6.30 WIN News. 7.00 Current Affair. 7.30 Big Bang. (PG) 8.00 2 Broke Girls. (PG) 8.30 2 Broke Girls. (PG) 9.00 Two & A Half Men. (M) 9.30 Top Gear. (PG) 11.00 Kitchen Nightmares

USA. (MA15+)

6.00 Breakfast. 9.00 Circle. (PG) 11.30 The Workers. (P) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 The Drs. (PG) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook.

(PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Totally Wild. (C) 4.30 Bold & The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Project. 7.00 The Biggest Loser

Singles. (PG) 7.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 10.30 Law & Order: UK. (M) 11.30 Letterman. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Movie: Music Box.

(2008) (PG) 3.00 Letters & Numbers. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 NewsHour. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Letters & Numbers. 6.30 News. 7.30 Who Do You

Think You Are? Melissa George. (PG)

8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.30 News. 11.05 Movie: Prague.

(2006) (MA15+)

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

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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY6.00 Driver Dan. 6.15 Pajanimals. 6.30 Night Garden. 7.00 Spicks & Specks. (PG) 7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.10 Doctor Who:

Confidential Cutdown. 8.30 Marngrook Footy

Show. (PG) 9.30 Seven Dwarves. New. (M) 11.50 Britain’s Missing Top

Model. (M)

6.00 Mal.com. 6.15 Big Babies. 6.30 Dance Academy. 7.00 Star Wars:

The Clone Wars. (PG) 7.45 Kaeloo. 7.55 News On 3. 8.00 Total Drama World

Tour. Final. 8.25 Almost Naked

Animals. 8.35 Vampire Knight. (PG) 9.00 Close.

6.00 Animal Academy. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.30 Downton Abbey.

Final. (M) Cora’s news throws Matthew’s future into jeopardy and makes Mary question the proposal. A garden party brings events to a head.

10.00 Life Begins. (PG) 11.00 The Bill. (M)

6.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG)

7.30 Man Vs. Food. (PG) 8.30 Hardcore Pawn. (M)

Les talks Ashley into re-joining the shop full-time.

9.30 American Pickers. (PG)

10.30 Deadliest Warrior. New. (M)

11.30 Last Comic Standing. (M)

6.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 6.30 Two & A Half Men.

(PG) 7.00 Home Videos. (PG) 7.30 The Bachelor. (PG) 9.30 Movie: Be Cool.

(2005) (M) John Travolta. A former mobster-turned movie producer tires of the Hollywood scene and decides to enter the music industry.

6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Zoo. 7.30 Young Doctors. (PG) 8.30 Homes From Hell.

(PG) Meet people whose ambition to build a brand new home ended in disaster.

9.30 Movie: My Best Friend’s Wedding. (1997) (M)

11.40 Conan. (M)

6.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Extreme Fishing. (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Wrestler.

(2008) (M) Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood. A faded professional wrestler is forced to retire.

10.45 NBL Final Series. Semi-final. Game 2. Gold Coast Blaze v Perth Wildcats.

6.00 Sabrina. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 Simpsons. 9.00 Futurama. 10.00 The Cleveland Show.

(M) 10.30 Sex & The City.

(MA15+) 11.05 Late Late Show.

(PG)

6.00 Global Village: Chinese School – Olympic Fever Pt 2.

6.30 New Latin Cuisine. Final.

7.00 Cycling. UCI Track World Champ’s.

9.30 Champions League. Quarter-final. 2nd leg.

11.00 Movie: 9 Dragons. (2006) (M)

6.00 Driver Dan. 6.15 Pajanimals. 6.30 Night Garden. 7.00 Spicks & Specks. (PG) 7.30 Dr Who. (PG) 8.15 Dr Who: Confidential Cutdown. 8.30 Spicks & Specks: Finale. (PG) 9.30 Arrested Development. (M) 10.00 Home With Julia. (PG) 10.30 Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy. New. (M) 10.55 Laid. (M) 11.25 Raw Comedy 2010. (M)

6.00 Mal.com. Final. 6.15 Big Babies. Final. 6.30 Dance Academy. 7.00 Star Wars:

The Clone Wars. 7.45 Kaeloo. 7.55 News On 3. 8.00 The Legend Of

Dick & Dom. 8.25 Almost Naked

Animals. 8.35 Karaoke High. (PG) 9.00 Close.

6.00 Animal Academy. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Royal. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Working Girl.

(1988) (M) Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver. A naive but ambitious secretary tries to outfox her wily, female boss by closing a big deal.

10.45 Open All Hours. (PG) 11.20 The Bill. (M)

6.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) After Marshall is mugged, Lily decides she wants a gun for protection. Marshall reveals some crazy things he has done.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 2. Brisbane Lions v Carlton. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

11.00 Jail: Las Vegas Jailhouse. (M)


(PG) 7.00 Home Videos. (PG) 7.30 2 Broke Girls. (M) 8.00 Community. (PG) 8.30 Big Bang. (PG) Penny

becomes obsessed with an online game.

9.30 2 Broke Girls. (PG) 11.00 South Park. (MA15+) 11.30 Eclipse. (PG)

6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Zoo. 7.30 Friends. (PG) 8.30 Picker Sisters. (PG)

Tracy and Tanya travel around the US in search of antiques and collectibles for their home decor store.

9.30 Hoarding. (PG) 10.30 What Would You Do?

Return. (M) 11.30 Conan. (M)

6.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Extreme Fishing. (PG) 8.30 Game Plan: NRL.

Andrew Moore and Steve Roach preview the weekend’s NRL action and present the latest team and injury news.

10.00 Movie: The Last King Of Scotland. (2006) (AV15+)

6.00 Sabrina. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 Simpsons. 8.30 Star Trek: Next Gen.

(PG) While on an undercover first contact mission, Riker is captured by a group of xenophobic aliens.

10.30 Sex & The City. (M) 11.05 Late Late Show.

(PG)

6.00 Global Village: The Town Hall Of Bremen/The Historic Town Of Trogir.

6.30 Chef At Home: South America.


11.30 Movie: Zim And Co. (2005) (MA15+) Adrien Jolivet, Nathalie Richard.

6.00 Driver Dan. 6.15 Pajanimals. 6.30 Night Garden. 7.00 Spicks & Specks. (PG) 7.30 Dr Who. (PG) 8.15 Doctor Who: Confidential Cutdown. 8.30 The Last Man

Standing. (M) 9.30 Young Soldiers. (M) 10.30 Seven Dwarves. (M) 11.20 Movie: Werewolves:

Dark Survivors. (2009) (M)

6.00 Sadie J. 6.30 Dancing Down Under. 7.00 Star Wars:

The Clone Wars. (PG) 7.45 Kaeloo. 7.55 News On 3. 8.00 Splatalot. 8.25 Almost Naked

Animals. 8.35 Good Game: SP.

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

6.00 Animal Academy. (PG) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 SeaChange. (PG) 8.40 Escape To The

Country. Jules Hudson helps a couple from Kent find a rural retreat with enough land for a quad-biking track.

9.40 60 Minute Makeover. 10.40 Movie: No Mercy.

(1986) (M)

6.30 Pimp My Ride. (PG) 7.30 I Shouldn’t Be Alive.

(PG) 8.30 I Shouldn’t Be Alive:

Life Or Death In Frostbite Canyon/Nightmare At 22,000 Feet. (M) Two brothers, free-climbing the canyons of Utah, are in trouble after a huge boulder breaks one brother’s leg in three places.

6.00 Movie: Scooby-Doo Meets The Boo Brothers. (1987) (G)

7.50 Movie: The Addams Family. (1991) (PG) Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Christina Ricci.

10.00 Movie: Semi-Pro. (2008) (M) Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson, André Benjamin.

6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Zoo. 7.30 Easter With The

Australian Women’s Weekly.

8.30 Law & Order. (M) A murder case leads detectives to a mother and son team of con artists.

9.30 The Closer. (M) 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. (M) 11.30 Conan. (M)

6.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Whose Line? (PG) 8.30 SGU Stargate

Universe. (M) A powerless Destiny continues on its apparently doomed course.

9.30 SGU Stargate Universe. (M)

11.30 Ross Kemp On Gangs: Bulgaria. (MA15+)

6.00 Sabrina. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Simpsons. (PG) 8.30 Snog, Marry, Avoid?

(M) A group of people have “make-unders” which radically changes their looks.

9.00 Snog, Marry, Avoid? (PG)

9.30 Movie: Alfie. (2004) (M) 11.45 Music Filler. (PG)

6.00 Global Village: Palau. 6.30 Chef At Home:

South America. 7.00 Cycling. UCI Track

World Champ’s. 11.15 Movie: Me And My

Sister. (2004) (M) Isabelle Huppert. A young woman about to have her first novel published, goes to stay with her older, more glamourous, sister in Paris.

6.00 Driver Dan. 6.15 Pajanimals. Final. 6.30 Night Garden. 7.00 Woodley. (PG) 7.30 Adam Hills In Gordon

St Tonight. 8.30 Movie: Samson

& Delilah. (2009) (M) Rowan McNamara.

10.05 Movie: Lilian’s Story. (1996) (MA15+)

11.40 Young Soldiers. (M)

6.00 Deadly 60. 6.30 Splatalot. 7.00 The Legend

Of Dick & Dom. 7.30 Good Game: SP.

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

7.55 News On 3. The latest news, sport and weather.

8.00 The Tribe. 9.20 Close.

6.00 The Benny Hill Show. (PG)

6.30 Down To Earth. (PG) 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG)

The Maltraver family is robbed.

8.30 Taggart. (M) Taggart delves into the world of Scottish writing while investigating a case.

11.30 Black Sheep Squadron. (PG)

6.30 Football. AFL. Round 2. Collingwood v Richmond. From the MCG.

11.00 Superships: The Ulysses – The Grand Carrier.

12.00 Football. AFL. Round 2. Collingwood v Richmond. Replay. From the MCG.

6.30 Top Gear Australia. (PG)

7.30 Two & A Half Men. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Batman Returns. (1992) (M) Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer. Batman battles The Penguin, and Catwoman.

11.10 Movie: Meatballs III: Summer Job. (1987) (M)

7.30 Antiques Roadshow. 8.30 CSI: NY. (M)

Mac wonders if a suspect travelled through time when the man admits to committing a murder 24 hours before it has happened.

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

Investigation. (M) 11.25 Conan. (M)

6.00 Get Smart. (PG) 6.30 Before The Game.

(PG) 7.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 8.30 Movie: National

Security. (2003) (M) Martin Lawrence, Steve Zahn, Colm Feore.

10.25 NBL Finals Series. Semi-final. Game 3. Perth Wildcats v Gold Coast Blaze.

6.00 Sabrina. (PG) 6.30 Raymond. 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Simpsons. 8.30 Futurama.

Fry, Leela and Bender have to deliver a giant sandstone to Osiris 4, a planet resembling ancient Egypt.

9.30 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG)

11.30 Hot 30 Countdown. (PG)

6.00 Rough Science: The Reef.

6.30 My Greek Kitchen. 7.00 Cycling. UCI Track

World Champ’s. 11.15 Movie: Km. 0. (2000)

(M) Mercè Pons, Carlos Fuentes. The love-lives of 14 people and how they interconnect during a hot, August afternoon in Madrid.

6.00 Driver Dan. Final. 6.15 Guess How Much

I Love You. New. 6.30 Night Garden. 7.00 At The Movies. 7.30 Dragons’ Den. 8.30 Thrilla In Manila. (M) 10.00 Louis Theroux: India. 10.50 Dark Side Of Fame:

Mickey Rourke. (M) 11.40 Later…With Jools

Holland.

6.20 Grizzly Tales For Gruesome Kids.

6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.00 Splatalot. 7.30 Wolverine &

The X-Men. 7.55 News On 3. 8.00 Skyland. 8.45 Black Hole High.

Marshall’s new rocket soars to 300m, then suddenly vanishes.

9.10 Close.

6.30 The Best Of Better Homes & Gardens. Final.

7.30 The Food Truck. (PG) 8.00 North. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The

Country. 9.30 60 Minute Makeover.

(PG) 10.30 Homes Under The

Hammer. 11.45 The World At War:

Remember. Final. (PG)

6.30 Ice Pilots NWT. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Cruel

Intentions 3. (2004) (M) Kerr Smith, Kristina Anapau. Two university students, dedicated to seducing naive young women, encounter a popular girl with an agenda of her own.

10.30 Movie: Death Wish. (1974) (AV15+)

7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Suburgatory. (PG) 9.30 Movie: Empire

Records. (1995) (M) Anthony LaPaglia, Rory Cochrane, Liv Tyler, Renée Zellweger. Employees at a struggling record store band together to stage a wild party and raise much-needed cash.

11.40 Human Target.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.00 Yes Minister. 8.30 ‘Allo ‘Allo. (PG)

Herr Flick, of the Gestapo, investigates the disappearance of a valuable painting.

9.10 Movie: The Upside Of Anger. (2005) (M)

11.40 Birds Of A Feather. (PG)

6.00 Big Fish. Final. (PG) 6.30 Megastructures

Breakdown: Bridge. (PG) 7.30 Dangerous Drives.

(PG) 8.30 Movie: Mean Machine.

(2001) (M) Vinnie Jones, David Hemmings, Jason Statham.

10.35 Netball. ANZ Championship. Round 2. Waikato Bay Of Plenty Magic v Northern Mystics.

6.00 Sabrina. (PG) 6.30 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Simpsons. 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Penelope.

(2006) (PG) Christina Ricci. Cursed by a witch, a young woman who has grown up sheltered by her family leaves home.

10.40 Raymond. (PG) 11.30 Family Ties. (PG) 12.30 Sabrina. (PG)

6.00 Rough Science: Safety.

6.30 Chef At Home: South America. Final.


10.30 Movie: The Sea Inside. (2004) (M) Javier Bardem. A quadriplegic fights for the right to have an assisted suicide.

6.00 Little Charley Bear. 6.15 Guess How Much I

Love You. 6.30 Night Garden. 7.00 Spicks & Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.10 Doctor Who:

Confidential. 8.30 Louis Theroux. (PG) 9.30 The Tudors. (M) 10.25 Dragons’ Den. 11.30 Sanctuary. Final. (M)

6.00 Sadie J. 6.30 Dance Academy. 7.00 Star Wars:

The Clone Wars. (PG) 7.45 Kaeloo. 7.55 News On 3. 8.00 The Legend

Of Dick & Dom. 8.30 Dukes Of Broxstonia. 8.35 The Assistants. (PG)

The reviews are in for Zak’s movie and they’re not good.

9.00 Close.

6.00 Animal Academy. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.30 Hamish Macbeth. (PG)

Isobel stumbles across a story that could launch her career as a journalist into the big league.

9.30 Dangerfield. (M) 10.40 Men Behaving Badly.

(PG) 11.20 Six Feet Under. (M)

6.00 ’70s Show. (PG) 6.30 How I Met Your

Mother. (PG) 7.30 Wild Justice:

California. (PG) 8.30 Man Made Marvels:

Taiwan’s Hsuehshan Tunnel. (PG)

9.30 Salvage Code Red. (PG)

10.30 Ax Men. (M) 11.30 CNNNN. (M)


(PG) 7.00 Home Videos. (PG) 7.30 Top Gear. (PG) 8.30 Same Name. (PG)

Watch as celebrities trade lives with strangers who share their name.

9.30 Movie: Pulp Fiction. (1994) (AV15+) John Travolta.

6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Zoo. 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 Jo Frost: Extreme

Parental Guidance. (PG) Jo Frost deals with two troubled children.

9.30 Jo Frost: Extreme Parental Guidance. (PG)

10.30 Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition. (PG)

11.30 Law & Order. (M)

6.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Whose Line? (PG) 8.30 Wayne Brady:

Making S%!t Up. A performance by actor and comedian Wayne Brady at the State Theatre in Sydney.

10.30 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Spanish Grand Prix. Replay.

6.00 Sabrina. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 8.00 Raising Hope. (PG) 8.30 Supernatural.

A hunter calls for help after he comes up against a which can only be seen and fought by someone who is intoxicated.

9.30 Being Human. (MA15+) 10.30 Ringer. (M) 11.30 Late Late Show. (PG)

6.00 Living Black. 6.35 Come Dine With Me:

Greece. Return. 7.30 Test Tube Babies. (PG) 8.30 Light Fantastic:

The Light Of Reason. Part 2 of 4.

9.30 The World Game. 10.30 Movie: Goya In

Bordeaux. (1999) (M) Francisco Rabal.

6.00 Little Charley Bear. 6.15 Guess How Much I Love You. 6.30 Night Garden. 7.00 Spicks & Specks. (PG) 7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.20 Doctor Who: Confidential. 8.30 Good Game. 9.00 Pete Versus Life. Final. (M) 9.30 Being Human. Return. (M) 10.30 Lewis Black’s “Root Of All Evil”. Final. (PG) 10.50 Arrested Development. (M) 11.15 Torchwood. (M)

6.00 Sadie J. 6.30 Dance Academy. 7.00 Star Wars:

The Clone Wars. (PG) 7.45 Kaeloo. 7.55 News On 3. 8.00 The Legend

Of Dick & Dom. 8.30 The Dukes Of

Broxstonia. 8.35 The Killian Curse.

(PG) 9.00 Close.

6.00 Animal Academy. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 8.30 Father Ted. (PG) 9.00 60 Minute Makeover.

Terri Dwyer, designer Julia Kendell and the team help Paul surprise his wife Angela.

10.00 Homes Under The Hammer.

11.15 House Doctor.

6.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG)

7.30 MythBusters: Chinese Invasion Alarm/Five Second Rule. (PG)

8.30 Family Guy. (M) 9.00 American Dad! (M) 9.30 Family Guy. (M) 10.30 American Dad! (M) 11.00 Last Comic

Standing. (M)


(PG) 7.00 Home Videos.

(PG) 7.30 The Bachelor. 9.30 Movie: Jackie Brown.

(1997) (MA15+) Samuel L. Jackson, Robert De Niro, Pam Grier, Michael Keaton, Bridget Fonda.

6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Zoo. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.00 Yes Minister. 8.30 The Closer.

(M) Brenda is called to investigate the carjacking and execution-style murder of a judge.

10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. (M)

11.30 Law & Order. (M)

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

USA. (PG) 8.30 Cops: Adults Only.

(PG) 9.00 Cops: Adults Only.

(M) 9.30 Ross Kemp On

Gangs: Belize. (MA15+) 10.30 Rush. (M) 11.30 M*A*S*H. (PG)

6.00 Sabrina. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Simpsons. 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 Simpsons. Family time

has Homer telling the story of why there are no pictures of Maggie in the house.

9.00 The Office. (PG) 9.30 Dexter. (AV15+) 10.40 Frasier. (PG) 11.10 Late Late Show. (PG)

6.00 Global Village. 6.35 Come Dine With Me. 7.30 Lost Worlds:

Two Men In A Trench. 8.35 Hitler’s Bodyguard –

Dangerous Train Journeys. (PG)

9.30 Movie: Gordos. (2009) (MA15+)

11.35 Movie: Inugami. (2001) (MA15+)

Your Prime Time TV GuideApril 4–10


The Platypus NewsThe Platypus News

Council Reception DetailsPh: 6458 355571 Caveat StFax: 6458 3777

Mayor: Bob StewartDeputy Mayor: BRAD YELDS

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Platypus Country Events for APRIL

More information call the Platypus Country Visitor Information Centre on 6458 4622

Bombala ActivitiesSaturday & Sunday 7th & 8th AprilSaturday 9am – 1pm Markets at Imperial Hotel

Saturday 9-10am Platypus Pals members will be on hand at the Platypus Reserve to answer all your platypus questions

Saturday 12-4pm Annual Delegate Duck Races

Saturday 10am – 4pm Visitor Information Centre and Lavender House open – Pick up maps to explore the area and be calmed by the scents of beautiful platypus country! 10% off goods purchased for today only.

Saturday all day Mention “Out & About” & enjoy the specials on Maybe Street at: Bombala Bakery – Selected specials. Cosmo Café -Coffee/tea and lavender cake special. Linga Longa - Specials on delicious cakes and tea/coffee

Saturday 10am-4pm Delegate School of Arts History Museum open.

Saturday & Sunday Woodworking Room at the School of Arts is open Saturday and10am-4pm Sunday- try your hand at some woodwork, or simply come and have a look at what is being created in your community.

365 days a year Early Settlers’ Hut is open– See how the pioneers lived.

Upcoming Events in the region7th-22nd April Youth week and School Holiday programs

5th April- Cathcart Trail ride

Cooma CWA meetingThe president of the Cooma CWA Branch, Barbara Scanes welcomed 17 members to the March meeting.

A new member, Michelle received a special welcome and was presented with her badge, membership card and information about CWA.

A visitor, Rae, was also given a warm welcome and apologies were acknowledged from five members.

The friendship hour was well spent with everyone catching up on the news of the day and enjoying lunch together.

S e l e c t i o n s were finalised for the cookery and handicraft competitions for the group meeting at Adaminaby the following week.

The International Officer, Marilyn, gave interesting

information about Timor-Leste, this year’s country of study for the CWA of NSW.

In her entertaining style, poems written by Pam Ayres were read by Marilyn with a rather authentic accent.

Arrangements were made for the rural doctors lunch on Wednesday and the welcoming dinners at night.

The next meeting of the Cooma CWA will be on April 16, a week later than usual as the normal meeting day falls on Easter Monday.

The venue is the Cooma Country Club, with friendship hour from 11am followed by BYO lunch and the business meeting at 12.30pm.

All interested ladies are most welcome to attend. Please note the date of the meeting.

Hear stories from the SnowyYou will be able to enjoy hearing an amazing gathering of 19 writers sharing a smorgasbord of story writing at the Snowy Mountains Readers/Writers Festival in Jindabyne from April 7 to 9.

To be launched by Jindabyne’s versatile actor Tim Draxl, amongst the festival guests are former actress Rosamund Burton; Cooma-based Jane Carroll; dog and garden loving Derelle Cherry; soldier scientist theologian Adrian d’Hage; poet Russel Erwin, illustrator Rowena Evans; Snowy Mountains farmer Sulari Gentil; fiction writer Marian Halligan; children’s author Christine Harris; traveller David Harris; horse loving Michael Keenan; adventurer Sandy Mackinnon; multi-award winning John Marsden; journalist and wordsmith George Negus; offbeat fantasy writer Daniel O’Malley; war historian Peter Rees; veterinarian Karen Viggers; publisher David Bigwood and the artistic Jan Owens.

In addition, in the age old tradition of oral storytelling, Neen Pendergast OAM and John Gallard will be sharing tales of the Snowy mountains at the close of the Festival.

Throughout the Festival the guests will be speaking at various times in the Readers/Writers tent located on Kosciuszko Road at the rear of Jindabyne’s Memorial Hall at the western end of the original Town Centre. Due to flooding in Banjo Paterson Park, the original location of the tent in the park is no longer practical. All activities in the Writers’ Tent are cost free, however registrations are preferred.

A wide variety of venues throughout Jindabyne and Dalgety has also been selected for readers to engage more closely with their favourite writers. These include the beautiful garden of Helen Besestri’s garden ‘Corriggioli’; Iona Gardens; Horizons Resort; Snowy Mountains Grammar School Library; Jindabyne Central School, Lake Light Basseriere, and the Kunama Gallery. Saturday’s Festival Dinner will be held at Journey’s Food and Wine Bar. There will be a charge at these venues and it is necessary to book seats if you chose to attend any of these events.

A Sunday Night Scrabble at the Station Resort

will test the vocabulary of all.“Stories from the Snowy” is made possible by the generosity

and support of Monaro Regional Libraries, Snowy River Shire Council and Snowy Mountains Neighbourhood Centre together with a number of sponsors including Snowprint Bookshop, Horizons, Snowy Hydro, Jindabyne Sign & Design, Blizzard, Mitre 10, High Country Outfitters, and the 2020 Group.

The Festival media sponsors include ABC South East, Snow FM, Monaro Post, Snowy River Echo, Snowy Times and the Summit Sun.

The event is co-ordinated by members of the Festival Organising Committee led by Shaaron Ellis. She is ably assisted by Pam Veiss, Helen Besestri, Rhiannon Ellis, Brittaney Jackson, David Bigwood, Judy Young, Meghan Quinn, Chris Ryrie Jan Owens and friends.

For more information about this literary spectacular, visit www.snowymountainswritersfestival.org. or call in at Cooma Library or Jindabyne’s Snowprint Bookshop - 6457 1115.

Snowy Mountains Readers/Writers Festival committee members Helen Besestri, Judy Young, Shaaron Ellis, Pam Veiss and David Bigwood making

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Is your home winter fi re safe?FactEach year, Fire and Rescue NSW attends approximately

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Is your home winter fire safe?

We recommend this simple safety checklist to help keep homes fire safe this winter.

Make sure you and everyone in your household follows the following safety advice:

· Most importantly, have an adequate number of suitable smoke alarms installed throughout your home and make sure that you test them regularly.

· Make sure you and all your family know two safe ways out of every room in your home.

· Have a written home escape plan in case of fire and practice it regularly.

· Never ever leave cooking unattended.

· If you have a fireplace in your home make sure the chimney is clean.

· If you have a fireplace

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before placing on the bed.· Take care to keep curtains, tablecloths and bedding

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· If you use a clothes dryer make sure you clean the lint filter each and every time you use it.

· Only use one appliance per power point and switch off when not in use.

· Always extinguish candles or any other open flames before going to bed.

· Always handle candles or any other open flame with care.

· Store matches or lighters in a secure place not accessible to young children.

Winter Fire Safety Tips

· To test an electric blanket lay it flat on top of the bed, then switch it on for five minutes before putting it on the bed for use to confirm it is okay.

· Use only authorised installers of fixed heating appliances.

· Oil, gas or wood heating units may require a yearly maintenance check.

· Only use fuses of recommended rating and install an electrical safety switch.

· If possible, in the kitchen keep a fire extinguisher and fire blanket placed near the exit.

· Never leave burning candles or any open flame unattended.

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Timber for woodcraft, firewood and other domestic uses may be obtained from Forests NSW. As firewood is the most commonly sought after product, this page focuses primarily on firewood.

In order to help protect the forest environment, Forests NSW controls the amount of firewood and other products collected and the areas available for collection. Before removing any material from public lands, including State forests, the proper authorisations must be obtained.

Firewood and other timber may be obtained from State forests through either a “30-I” permit, or a timber licence. These can be issued by your local Forests NSW office.

A 30-I permit is a short-term permit for domestic use, usually valid from 2 to 3 days up to 2 to 3 months and for small quantities of timber only. The timber must be paid for in advance and a map of areas for collection and other basic conditions are attached to the permit. An application form may be required.

A timber licence may be obtained for commercial activities. Issue of timber licences is carefully controlled and subject to application and interview.

Timber licences are usually issued on a yearly basis, but may be issued for shorter periods where practicable.

To operate under a timber licence, the licensee and any operators must be accredited in the safe and competent use of equipment, including chainsaws. Training or accreditation in relation to environmental care is also required and timber may

only be removed in accordance with conditions attached to the licence and other regulations designed to protect the forest environment.

• watch out for overhead hazards such as broken branches and dead standing trees as they may fall without warning.

• if using a chainsaw, be competent in its use and only operate it when other people are a safe distance away (10 metres or more).

• wear appropriate clothing including sturdy footwear and work gloves.

• avoid working alone and have a first aid kit handy.

Rules for collecting firewood • Before collecting firewood from

State forests you need to have a valid permit or licence and have paid for the wood that you want to collect.

• When collecting firewood, you must carry your permit with you and record the details of any loads on the permit, before leaving the forest.

• Your permit must be shown to any employee or agent of Forests NSW that asks to see it.

• Only take fallen timber. Under a 30-I permit, you cannot cut down any standing tree either dead or alive or cut or break off any part of a standing tree for firewood.

• Adhere to all permit conditions including any limits on what may be taken. These are designed to protect habitat and the forest environment.

• Only collect firewood from the area shown on the map attached to your permit.

• The use of agricultural tractors or other machinery to drag firewood timber out of a State forest is not permitted unless officially authorised.

• Chainsaws must not be used on days of total fire ban.

More information on 30-I permits and timber licences can be obtained from the relevant Forests NSW office in the area from which you wish to collect timber.

Prices may vary from area to area and from one year to the next. There are concessions on the price of firewood for pensioners.

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Taking a few minutes to ensure smoke alarms were working properly could buy valuable time for families during an emergency.

Every year, smoke alarms alert hundreds of NSW families to fires in their homes, allowing them a safe escape.

Smoke alarms can save lives but only if they are in proper working order. A smoke alarm with a flat battery is just as bad as no smoke alarm at all.

In 2011, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and the Rural Fire Service (RFS) attended almost 5000 home fires which tragically killed 20 people and injured hundreds of others.

It is vital that you protect yourself and your family by making sure you have working smoke alarms. It only takes a few minutes for fire to engulf a home, destroying property, possessions and lives. It’s crucial you test your smoke alarm monthly and change the batteries at least once a year. In the event of

a fire, call Triple Zero (000) from a safe place and wait for firefighters to arrive.

FRNSW recommends that photo-electric smoke alarms are installed in all bedrooms and hallways.

It’s also essential for people to install smoke alarms in caravans, campervans and other moveable dwellings where people sleep under new laws introduced on 25 February 2011. For information on smoke alarms visit http://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=80

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Nobo heaters –warmth without bulkNobo slimline radiant panel heaters work so well because they are actually a combination radiant and convection panel heater.

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For radiant heat it is necessary to have as much surface area as possible, hence the NOBO panel is approximately twice the length of convection panels with the same wattage output.

The trade-off with NOBO is that they are much slimmer, better looking and modern, with a clean face and can be mounted behind low furniture (such as sofas).

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David Abraham and his wife Maree along with manager, Michael Connellan, offer weighing and paying on the spot, as well as full auction service with Landmark as their wool broker.

David began working in the wool industry in the mid ‘70s as a junior wool buyer. After fourteen years he had a break away from the industry and returned two years later working for Landmark. In 1996, David and his wife Maree began operating Countrywide Wool Pty Ltd in Polo Flat.

David and Maree celebrated 15 years in the business last June.

Countrywide Wool has a strong clientele right across the Monaro and Queanbeyan, and even down to the Victorian border.

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WHO’S AT

POLO FLAT ?If you wish to

advertise in the Polo Flat Feature,

contact the friendly staff at

The Monaro Post on 6452 0313.

If you are looking for somewhere to store a boat, car, furniture, in fact, anything that is taking up space at home or work, then why not give Cathy a call at C&C Self Storage? She will be able to assist you with all your storage requirements.

There are various shed sizes available at reasonable rates to suit your budget. You can stay for as long or short as you need to. All sheds are waterproof and secure.

You can have access to your shed seven days a week.

They also carry all your

packing needs such as tea chests, book boxes, porta-robes as well as other durable packing goods.

Whether you are a business or a private person looking for somewhere to put that extra ‘stuff’, C&C Self Storage can provide a shed for you!

They are located at 1 Airstrip Road in Polo Flat, Cooma. Phone Cathy anytime on 0417 274 010 or email [email protected]

C & C Self Storage Ph: 0417 274 010

Wednesday April 4, 2012 Directory Guide 29

BUILDERS

Tell them how good a job you can do!

SUNRISE BUILDING & PROPERTY SERVICES PTY LTDSUNRISE BUILDING & PROPERTY SERVICES PTY LTD

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AXECLEANING SERVICES

PO Box 661Cooma NSW 2630

Email : [email protected]

FOR ALL YOUR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL CLEANING NEEDS

Ph : 0406 995 228www.axecleaning.com.au

INSURANCE

Relax. Our flood cover is automatic.

Catherina Evans is an Authorised Representative of GIO General Limited/Ltd ABN 22 002 861 583 AFS Licence No 229873, the issuer of these products. High tides and rising sea levels are not covered. Other conditions and exclusions also apply. Approved applicants only. Please read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement before making any decisions regarding any of our Home and Contents Insurance products. Contact GIO on 13 10 10 for a copy. 16583 23/03/11 A

Unlike most insurers, GIO Home and Contents Insurance gives you automatic cover for flood damage, including flash floods, storms and rising rivers, as well as flooding from dishwashers and hot water systems, burst pipes, tsunamis and more.

Visit your local GIO Agent at 51 Vale Street, Cooma NSW 2630 or call 6452 3474.

MUSIC LESSONS

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK!Rock guitar lessons now available.What ever music you’re into we’ll have you playing like apro in no time.Metallica, ac/dc, red hot chili peppers, green day, Jack Johnson...

We teach all these guitar styles and more:- Contemporary rock,- Hits from the 90’s, 80’s, 70’s, 60’s & 50’s- Country- Blues- Classical

Individual private lessons tailored to suit your goals.COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Ph: (02) 6452 6067

Shop 2 Parkview Arcade123 Sharp StreetCOOMA

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK!

www.coomamusic.com.au

PAINTING SERVICES

Lloyd Campbell

NO JOB ISTOO SMALL

• Domestic and Commercial • Interior and Exterior • New work and repaints

PaintingLloyd CampbellPainting

Lloyd Campbell PaintingPO Box 1440 CoomaPhone: 6452 3494Mobile: 0413357423Email: [email protected]

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· Amanda Rook: Sales

· Chrissy Humphreys: Property Manager

· Kelly Bertossi: Sales/Administration

· Caroline Lynch: Property Management

A new location and a new fresh approach to property management and sales.

Ph: 6452 5381220-226 Sharp St, CoomaIn The Monaro Post building

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Phone (02) 6452 2094,Mobile 0412 650 144

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

If you would like to tell me of your special outings or have community events coming up please phone me on 6452 3137, mobile 0434 352 992 or email [email protected]

OUR DISTRICT BOASTS MUCH TALENTWhat an enjoyable weekend Cooma Rotary Club with

Elaine Schofield as co-ordinator has provided with the Monaro Country Music Muster Show over the weekend beginning with Jay Podger’s albumn launch on Friday night, followed by Bush Poetry and Walk up Concert at the Cooma Country and Bowling Club and finalised by a day’s performance at the Ex-Services Club last Sunday.

Performers included Dave Wilkins, Sarah and Lousie Bowerman, Numeralla Finger Plunkers, Alan Neal, Allan Paul and Friends, Rick Healy and several others.

Amongst the audience enjoying the music on Sunday were Linda Venables, Laurel Kelly, Sue Gorringe, Valma Mylan, Jim

and Heather Bell, Phil Daly and many other Country Music lovers.

This three day event was so successful and so filled with fun and friendship we are all hoping it will be held yearly. All profits will be donated to Monaro Cancer Research.

Congratulations to Elaine Schofield and Rotary volunteers for their hard work.

EASTER ACTIVITIESAs many tourists and relations are expected for Easter the

following is some events that may help you entertain them. Easter Saturday there will be a family fair at Adaminaby which includes a bonnet parade, dog high jump, stalls, Easter egg hunt and a wacky quacky duck race.

The Raglan Gallery will be open on Saturday and Sunday exhibiting The Gully Gang paintings.

You can take a tour of the Corrective Services Museum with its interesting history and many articles and paintings for sale. Opening Easter Saturday from 10am to 3pm depicts penal history from the 19th Century. Admittance is free, situated at 1 Vagg Street, Cooma.

The Cooma Heritage Railway will be operating, travelling to Chaloka and Bunyan.

In Jindabyne you may view the very popular Lions Club Art Exhibition, which boasts some very talented work. It will be in the Community Hall, Jindabyne every day over Easter, with some of the works for sale.

CONGRATULATIONS TO TAFE STUDENTSHow inspiring it was to see graduates from TAFE College

receive their Certificates last week at the Ex-Services Club. Most impressive, ages ranged from teenagers to mid seventies! Courses included Aged Care Certificate 3, Media, Building, Fine Arts, Early Childhood, Information Technology and many more.

A delicious supper followed which gave relatives and friends an opportunity to congratulate students.

Best wishes for the future to the hard working students and thank you to teachers for their interest and devotion to students.

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AGILITYNo telehandler has ever been so ma-noeurable and easy to handle with just a light grip on the steering wheel. This P25.6 also offers unrivalled accuracy and agility for material handling.

POWERThe turbo diesel engine delivers up to 55kw (75hp) impressive power for this class, which allows Merlo’s new baby to meet the needs of a variety of applications with a wide range of attachments

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CorrectionThe phone number listed in the

Kunuma Angus Stud advertisementon page 19 of Your Farm magazine

in today’s The Monaro Post isincorrect.

The correct number for Keith Lynchis:

02 6453 7236

Landmark sale grosses $1.8m, averages $626Landmark of Cooma held its annual weaner calf sale on Wednesday March 28, with a 97 percent clearance of a top quality yarding.

The sale grossed $1.8million to average $626 on the 2990 cattle offered.

There were 80 registered buyers from Bendigo, Narrandera, Wagga Wagga, Deniliquin, Forbes, Boorowa, Warren, Coonamble, Goulburn, Bega, Braidwood and Delegate along with some local competition.

QuotationsYearling steers sold from $740 to $875:SA O’Neilll, Poll Hereford steers to $875;Brookfield Park, Angus steers to $840;R & M Golby, Angus steers to $805.

Yearling heifers sold from $620 to $675:

Lake Plain Pastoral Co Hereford heifers to $675;Eveleigh P’ship Hereford heifers to $650;Ravensworth Simmental heifers to $640.

Steer calves sold from $500 to $770:Wollondibby P’ship Hereford steers to $770;V & M Minell Angus steers to $735;M & M Blyton Angus steers to $735;T Burke & Son Angus Streers to $740.

Heifer calves sold from $446 to $685:Billilingra P’ship Poll Hereford hoofers to $685;Kybeyan Station Angus heifers to $645;R & L & J Hain Angus heifers to $630;P & M Bright Hereford heifers to

$620.

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Wool Marketing - Not just wool selling

Wool Buyers & Wool BrokersOffice & Wool Store

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

or Ben: 0428 445 064

Bombala WoolstoreCnr Forbes & Badgery Street, Bombala NSW 2630

Fridays 9am - 5pmPhone: 6458 3720 Robert Kerrison

50th ANNUALCALF SALE

THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012COOMA SALEYARDS

Entries are now being received for this FeatureMonaro Sale. Elders at Adelong and Tumut willhave their feature weaner sale the day beforewhich will attract buyers for the 2 day calf sales.Call Rob or Tim for an on farm inspection.Please book early to allow for detailed advertising.

COOMA OFFICE (02) 6452 1000ROB NICHOLL0428 973 520

TIM SCHOFIELD0428 526 733

Landmark starts calf selling season in Cooma

The first of the annual calf and weaner sales was held at Cooma saleyards last Wednesday, conducted by Landmark Cooma. There were 80 registered buyers on the day, from across NSW and the local area.

MLP weaner sale grosses $2millionMonaro Livestock and Property conducted their annual weaner sale last Friday at Cooma saleyards.

A total of 3239 head were yarded and sold, to a top of $865 for steers and an average of $645.73 for the yarding. The sale grossed $2million.

More details were unavailable at the time of going to press.

Buyers lined the lanes at Cooma

saleyard last Friday as the second of the season’s calf sales was conduced by

MLP, Cooma.More calf sales are scheduled for this

month.

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Knights v Eels

Tigers v Brisbane

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Titans v Roosters

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Eagles v Panthers

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Squash resultsThe final round of the summer squash comp was held last week. The semi-finals will be played on Tuesday and the finals on Thursday. In A grade the first four teams were as follows:

1: Hillross; 2: Paul Dyball Builders; 3: Sam Hain Electrical 4: Hydraulinks Cooma.

There were some interesting results in B grade last week. Edwin Kraft, who has had some really good matches this comp was beaten by Chris Tame 3-1; likewise Ian Corby who had some flashes of brilliance early in the comp was no match for the on-fire Kailey Tonini who won 4-0 and only conceded 15 points.

A match worth watching was between Jacqui Schofield and Emma Donnelly. Both play similar squash – albeit right-hand vs. left-hand. Jacqui took out the first two

games, but Emma rallied her forces and won the final three.

Stuart Wood played as a sub on the night and took on Sarah Hamilton. Sarah ended up the winner 5-9; 8-10; 2-9; 9-7 and 9-3. Only three points was the separation.

When all points were counted, the first four teams who will go through to the semis were (in order) Sam Hain Electrical, Hydraulinks Cooma, Cooma Crane Hire and Mark Kenmir & Co. 1 plays 4 and 2 plays 3 in the semis.

Final results will appear next week. A big thank you to all the players who have stuck by the comp and made it a success. It was particularly pleasing to see the youngsters having a go – Hayden Smith, Tim Wassink, Alex Childs, Jeremy Mackay and Andrew Bartell. Keep it up!

Cooma netball resultsRound three already! The Cooma Netball Competition will break now for the next two weeks resuming for round four on April 21.

What a magic Saturday!Netta this week saw more

children come along, and again reminder that everyone is welcome to come and have a go. This week they ended the season with a game, which was enjoyed by all there.

12s division sees some of our Netta children also combine with the age group to play at competition level. On court one we had Bubbles up against Ultra Violets. Bubbles having control of most of the game, with Ultra Violets coming back in the last quarter, but not enough to catch Bubbles, whom came out in front. Court two had the Jelly Beans up against the more experienced Licorice Allsorts, with the stronger team, coming out winners.

14s division began at 2pm with the Cherry Ripes out this week with the bye.

On court one we had the older skilled Jaffas, playing against the newly formed Pink Pumas, both teams worked hard, and continued

to maintain their positions on the court but the ball skills of the Jaffas enabled them to get from one end of the court to the other relatively easy. Jaffas winning!

Court two had the Hot Chilli Peppers up against the Purple pops, again the more experienced members of the Purple Pops where able to master the ball and were successful at coming out winners.

Open Division, had all three courts full with players, despite a mix up with the draw. Hair Reflections took the court, with the speed of superwomen with the newly formed team nudging ahead triumphantly.

On Court two we had the Shell Shampas, playing against the new formed Fusion team. Shell Shampas having more access to the ball and maneuvering around the court at an alarming pace, to win convincingly.

Court one also saw Team 5 winning against Boyce Bandits, both very skilled teams with Team 5, gathering extras for back ups. A great game was had by both sides.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

To the friends and colleagues of the late Chris Wilson

A garden party will be held in celebration of her life on the 14th of April between 12 and 4pm.

If you wish to attend contact her daughter Jenny

after 5:30pm on 64521943.

Monaro High School Year of 1971 ReunionStudents who attended Monaro High School from 1966

(1st year) and left in 1971 (HSC year) or before, are invited to attend a reunion in

Cooma on May 5 and 6.The reunion will include a dinner-dance on Saturday

night and a farewell brunch on Sunday, as well as tours on the school on Saturday.

If you are interested in attending, please email the

reunion address: [email protected]

Alternatively, you can contact Gail Eastaway on

02 6452 7997 (h) or 64520312 (w) or email to

[email protected]

There has already been a good response, with ex-students travelling from Thailand, USA, WA, NT,

SA, Qld and even the ACT!

Remember – you don’t need to have completed 6th form (1971) to be eligible to attend –

the more the merrier.

FUNERALNOTICE

Allens Funerals Cooma Alan & Catherine Dodd Directors

Family Owned & OperatedFDA - 02 6452 2094

REID, Hilda Gwen

Gwen) passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 1st 2012 at Sir William Hudson Memorial

Centre Cooma, and formerly of Bent St. Aged 90 years.

Dearly loved wife of Alan.

Mother and mother in-law to Philip and Robyn, Jann and

Lloyd, Maree and Fred. Adored Nan to Scott, Craig, Jon, Heidi, Carly, Kristy, James and Alana. Great Grandmother to Heidi, Alara, Milla and Jonah.

The relatives and friends of the

late HILDA GWEN REID are invited to attend her funeral

service to be held in the Saint Paul's Anglican Church, Cooma,

on Thursday April 5th 2012, commencing at 10:00 am.

At the conclusion of the service a private cremation will follow.

THE BIG TROUT BISTRO AT ADAMINABY BOWLING CLUB

EASTER SATURDAY NIGHT

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$30 p/h adults$15 p/h kids - 12yrs

Members 10% discountBookings Ph: 6454 2248 or 6452 1553

Also open for lunch every Saturday.

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$15 - SERVED WITH SALAD & CHIPS• Grilled or lightly battered John Dory fillets • Spicy crumbed Barramundi fillets

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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Fiji trip postponedThe Monaro High School basketball squad which was due to fly to Fiji next Sunday, has had to postpone its trip because of flooding and a cyclone threat in Fiji.

Trip organiser and teacher, Kari Ingram, said on Monday morning the trip had been postponed because the schools the squad was supposed to visit and play against, were now being used as evacuation centres.

Mrs Ingram said the squad was concerned for their Fijian hosts, as severe flooding swept across Viti Levu.

The trip is now planned for the July school holidays.

Mrs Ingram and the trip co-ordinators were busy on Monday trying to reschedule flights for the squad and their support team.

Essential Energy Easter Art Show and SaleThe Essential energy art show and sale is on again this Easter.

The show will run from 10am to 4pm each day starting Friday April 6 and running until Saturday April 14 in the Jindabyne Memorial Hall.

Opening night sponsored by Jindabyne Mitre 10 is on Thursday April 5 at 7pm. Prize winners will be announced and the sale will begin.

Admission to the opening night is $10 for Adults and $5 for school age children.

Admission includes beverages and a light supper by the Jindabyne CWA and live music by Manny Aigner.

Opening night is a great opportunity for locals and visitors to preview the artworks meet the artists while enjoying a chat over supper and drinks, and perhaps picking up a great piece of artwork.

Close to 300 entries will be on display from Sunday painters and dabblers to professionals, school children to

grandparents.All works are on sale and nothing is over $1000. Great

original artworks can be found for as little as a hundred dollars or so.

Many people will be aware our major sponsor Country Energy has had its name changed to Essential Energy following structural changes in the electricity market.

Fortunately for the Art show, nothing else has changed. The same people and organisation still enthusiastically support us, only the name has changed.

Other sponsors such as Perisher, NPWS, Mitre 10 and Snowy River Shire Council are again supporting the arts community in our region.

This showcase for local talent has been conducted by the Jindabyne Lions Club since the 1990s and is the Clubs major fundraising event for the year.

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On Sunday afternoon in Cooma, there was plenty of sun, torrential rain, lots of food and goals.

For the fans it was a great thrill to see the visiting team (Olympic) cut to shreds for the first time in three years by Cooma Premiers.

The feast of the Tigers began in the ninth minute. The Chilean import Gutti Rodan scored the opener. Not long afterwards he assisted with the second goal. Alex Oloriegbe put his name on the scoresheet with a hat-trick. Goal-scoring is undoubtedly becoming a trend for him. Alex was the top scorer in the U20 last year and this year he was top scorer in the Federation Cup with 12 goals in five games.

The captain Alex Castro also put his signature on the historic win. As if it was not enough that Cooma PL put four goals past Olympic in the first half the team contributed to the Tiger’s score with an own-goal.

Cooma PL retired to the change-rooms at half-time with a 5-1 lead. They returned in the second-half and played with the same dominating rhythm that saw them break into such an early and large lead in the first-half. In the second-half Cooma PL only scored two goals. Olympic however played with more focus. On the back of three mistakes by the Cooma defence, the Olympic attack struck three times past Bangweni. The match ended with the score at 7-4 in favour of Cooma PL. The Tigers were forced to play out the latter stages of the second-half with 10 men. San Martín was sent off the pitch following two yellow cards. The star player for Olympic was undoubtedly the goal-keeper, who saved them from an even greater humiliation. If Cooma PL plays during the season the way they played on Sunday, they will surely earn a place in the semi-finals.

It will be almost impossible to beat the Tigers at home if they continue playing at this same pace.

This historic win plus the Tiger’s campaign in the Federation cup reaching the finals (Runners up) has

put Cooma PL in good spirits for the season.Also during the day, Cooma Pathways PL, had a

scoreless draw with Olympic. This was despite dominating their match. Cooma

PPL was unable to convert their chances into goals. But, their superiority was evident even though they played with 10 men for most of the match, due to a straight red card on Jair Wilk.

When asked about the team’s performance, coach Mick Klima was extremely happy with the way the team played.

He said that they followed his instructions to the letter. He continued by saying that Olympic is the current champion of this division and Cooma lost every single game against this team last season.

Also Olympic possess the best goalkeeper in the competition, Angelo Konstatinou who was fundamental in preserving the draw for Olympic.

Some new players for this season are: Alex Hollis, who wad considered the best player of the game, the goalkeeper Nick Nelson, defender Louie Pochi, mid fielder Creig Hutchinson and striker Ikena Moneke.

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“We immediately accepted the challenge and the game was an outstanding success in every way,” Dave said.

“The ACT boys were a terrific bunch of blokes and the game was played in great spirit and a tribute to the power of AFL football as an avenue for friendship and fun,” he said.

Both the ACT side and the Cooma Cats hope the game can become an annual feature event of the Cooma Cats AFL Gala Day.

“But we at the Cats know that if the ACT boys come down again next year, they’ll be a much harder side to beat now that they have lost this inaugural match.

“We’ll probably need to have a few training sessions next year to ensure we can keep the Cup in our display

cabinet,” Dave said.Meanwhile, the fourth annual Cooma

Cats Cup was won by an impressive Tathra side after an epic battle with the Woden Blues.

Four senior sides battled for the Cooma Cats Cup – Cooma, Belconnen, Woden and Tathra – in fantastic day of quality AFL football.

“The Cooma Cats Cup has developed into a critical final pre-season work out for the partici-pating clubs, and as such, the standard of football is always good,” Dave said.

The Cooma Cats’ season gets underway in mid April, while the Snowy Supercats Under 14s start their season in May.

Anyone wanting to get involved as a player, official, sponsor or supporter can contact Dave Paterson on 0438 089 758, or look at the club’s website at www.coomacats.sportingpulse.net.

Yesterday’s Cats win Cup

Jono Heukens played for the Cats seniors side on Saturday.

Premier Tigers roar again at Nijong

Pathways player Zac Schoon for the Cooma Tigers.

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Under 18s 4-1 lossCooma was the host on April 1, of the first round of Premier League games at Nijong Oval.

The main field was in an excellent condition thanks to the rains and the work carried out by the Shire.

The under 18 game started right on time in fine weather, with Olympic putting their stamp on the match and within two and a half minutes they were on the score board thanks to poor defending by the Tigers and Ratnam capitalising on their mistake.

The game continued with Olympic doing the shade the better and they were again rewarded through Ratman shooting the ball past the Tigers keeper adding to the score. This galvanised

the Tigers and they pressed home attack after attack only to fail to finish, this continued and the Tigers were finally managed to place the ball into the Olympic net with a well-placed header by Magarry.

The match did change after the break with the Tigers charging forward repeatedly but unfortunately for the Tigers the Olympic net remained allusive.

Olympic did not have the same problem however and they successfully managed to find the Tigers net twice more through the skilful work of Ratnam. The match ended with Olympic 4 and the Tigers 1. Cooma’s Premier League player Iain Elliott goes up for a header in Cooma’s

7-4 win.

Weekend of rugby unionRight: Red Devils under 10s, 11s and 12s played

the Bushpigs and Easts in a trial day

on Saturday.

Above: Cooma Red Devils and Jindabyne Bushpigs in action in Jindabyne on Saturday.

Above: Under 12s South Coast Monaro rep side played in Cooma against Vikings on Sunday.

Above: Under 14s South Coast Monaro rep team had a tough game against Vikings on Sunday at Rotary Oval in Cooma.

Above: Under 16s South Coast Monaro team also fought it out against Vikings.

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Gold in the Field for JordanJordan Davis U/9 athlete collected gold in two events for his effort in the ACT State Little Athletics Association Championships at the weekend.

His first came on Friday night in conditions equal to our coldest winter day, when Jordan on his final throw was able to surpass the leader at the time by three centimetres to take out the title with a heave of 6.03m.

Jordan had to wait until Sunday morning to show his talent in the discus rinc, where he demonstrated his skills with this implement by recording the winning throw of 16.93 m.

Other events that Jordan contested over the weekend were, the long jump (11th) with a leap of 3.16m. In the 70m sprint, Jordan was “run out” in the heats with a time of 12.57 sec and placed 11th overall.

Jordan had an outstanding 60m hurdles on Saturday creating a personal best time of 12.05 sec (electric timing) in the heats to be fifth fastest

qualifier for the final later on in the day. In the final Jordan had a slow start (getting used to a crouch start position), came home strongly to

just finish fourth just one stride covered second to fourth places. It was another personal best time for Jordan with 12.03 sec (e.t.).

This performance Jordan produced in the hurdles was equal to or better than his two gold medals, as our local Little A’s centre has in their wisdom dropped hurdles for this 2011/12 season weekly program and only had two nights of training over the hurdles .

On sad note, this is the lowest number ever, to represent at Cooma Centre at the ACT Little A’s Championships. Cooma use to be the top Country Centre in ACT Little A’s, having up to 50 Athletes some years trying to make it to the State Championships. Let’s hope for better prospects next year.

Presentation day is next Sunday.

Plenty contest Monthly Medal at CoomaCooma Golf report by Garry Atkinson

With probably the best weather for a couple of months over the last few days golfers are again coming out in force to enjoy the great course conditions.

On Saturday, 47 players contested the monthly medal in three grades.

A grade was won by Norm Marshall (who just keeps on appearing in the winners circle) with a solid 72 nett from John Gargett with 74 nett on a countack.

The B grade comp. was easily won by Gordon Western with a round of the day 70 nett. Chris Brown came in second with 71 nett.

In C grade Kerry Blencowe had a 74 nett to edge out Steve Edgenton with 77 nett. Ball winners went to 77 nett.

Nearest the pin on the ninth went to Brian Searl with a super shot and on the 17th Ben Langdon put it nice and close. Long drives went to Mark Rainsford in A grade, Dom (the tiler) Rossi in B grade, Steve Edgenton in C grade.

On Sunday April 1, Prawit Prakotasung continued his good

form to win the event with a great 42 points. This is the highest score in over a month of golf so that tells you how good Prawit’s round was. Ball winners went down to 31 points and nearest the pin on the ninth went to Col Langdon and on the 17th Dave Crawford ended up with the closest shot.

Last Wednesday March 28, scores were steady with Norm Marshall taking out A grade with 36 points.

In B grade Richard Hanna had a pleasing return to form to score the round of the day with 37 points and Lindsay Blewitt took out C grade also with 37 points, ball winners went down to 31 points. Nearest the pin went to Doug Parker on the ninth and Jeff Burgess on the 17th. Both players receiving a ball for their great shots.

Next Saturday sees round one of the Easter cup with round two on Sunday. Both days are stroke events and a very popular two day event with individual prizes for both Saturday and Sunday as well as the overall two day totals. On Wednesday we have a single medley stableford. See you on the greens.

Snowy Mountains District womens bowlsThe first round of the State Senior Fours and the Open Fours was played at Nimmitabel on Thursday in really beautiful autumn weather.

There were expected and surprise results but all the games were played in the true spirit of the game

Results were as follows, skips only named:Senior foursH.Walker def G.Caldwell; M.Tucker def

M.MugridgeL.West def M.Zasso.

Open foursL.Waters def M.Siddle. L.McMahon had the byeThe next round of the seniors will be played at

Nimmitabel next Thursday April 5. No open game that day.

Senior foursM.Tucker v H.Walker; L.West v D.Turner

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Coolamatong golf newsSunday’s stableford winner was Chris Brown with 38 points; the runners up were Ross Thompson, Brian O’Halloran and Werner Siegenthaler. Nearest the pin on the sixth was Walter Amman, on the eighth Werner and on the 12th and 17th Colin McCullough.

Wednesday’s winner was Ross Thompson ahead of Norm Archibald and Steve Young. Nearest the pin was won by Ross.

Sunday for the ladies was reduced to an 11-

hole comp due to an electrical storm. The winner was Carolyn Major, runners up Jan O’Halloran, Carolyn O’Byrne and Jenny O’Byrne. Nearest the pin went to Carolyn Major.

There was no ladies golf on Wednesday due to the Far South Coast three-day tournament with 14 ladies representing our club. No trophies but all enjoyed the trip and congratulations and thank you to Moruya for a great tournament.

Monaro Shield fi nalisedThe washed out match in Monaro Shield from February 19 got off to a good start for Cooma One against Cooma Two in glorious sunshine.

Cooma Two were early leaders although only leading on one rink and at one stage held a 12 shot lead in the aggregate.

Over the concluding ends, the leading Cooma Two rinks held on to their leads and the players in the losing rinks raised Cooma Two’s hopes when they too began to get shots.

With just one end to play, Cooma Two needed three shots to draw the aggregate and gains a three point to two victory and a place in the final against Bombala. Although holding the necessary three at one point, they were only able to hang on to two to go down 53 to 52 points despite winning two rinks to one, Congratulations Cooma One.

The final on Sunday started on time even though the skies were dark, with Bombala setting up an early lead. Cooma gradually made inroads and at one point themselves had the lead.

Rain interrupted play early in the match and Coma slightly increased their lead by good play on two rinks but Bombala slowly gained the upper had with the result that Cooma needed five shots on the last end but could only manage one to give Bombala the aggregate 63/59 despite Cooma winning two rinks to one.

Congratulations, Bombala, we look forward to seeing you again next year.

In Pennants Adaminaby defeated Coma Two six points to nil, which makes it necessary to paly the washed-out second round match between Cooma One and Adaminaby. Cooma One deflated Jindabyne 5/0 to put them on 24 points but Adaminaby’s big win put them only five points behind Cooma with a possible six points up for grabs. This deferred match will be layed at Adaminaby on April 28. Cooam need to get at least one point to keep first place.

Three rinks of social bowls on Saturday when Renate Winckel and Ron Gammon were close winners over Les Marshall and Bob Lahey 20/19; Colin Peuker and Paul Cannell had a 17/17 draw with Sergio Roncelli and Peter Marsicano, Simon Schoon (and later Dave Paul), Max Povey and Mario Frezza came home strongly to defeat Alan Crowe, Bob Douglas and Richard Nichols 20/16. Just four players for social bowls on Sunday, who called it quits when the rain came and sat and watched the pennants and Monaro Shield game.

Wednesday bowlers are reminded that as from Wednesday, April 4, play will start at 12.30 with names in by 11.30am. Please note the change of time.

Our sympathy is extended to Allan Reid on the death of his wife Gwen.

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Christopher Anthony has just taken another step towards realising his dream of becoming a professional racing car driver by gaining a drive with Anglo Australian MotorSports.

The 16-year-old Monaro High School student was accepted into the Formula Ford team last year and is keen to demonstrate his skill and dedication to the team.

Christopher has been obsessed with motor racing since he was a small child and his inspiration has been drivers like Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher and Mark Webber.

In 2007, Christopher began racing karts in the Rookies division at the Sapphire Coast Kart Club and in 2008 moved up to Junior National Light, racing mainly in Bega. He joined the Canberra Kart Club in the same year where he received the Most Improved Junior Driver Award; the same award, Christopher noted, won by Mark Webber when he raced in Canberra early in his career.

From 2009, Anthony began competing further afield, travelling around NSW and interstate but during 2010 he focused mainly on the major events in Victoria, Queensland, Darwin in the Northern Territory and South Australia and in 2011

was ranked 86th out of 5000 in Australian Karting.Christopher’s main aim for 2012 will be to focus

on the Formula Ford NSW State Series but during the lull in the Formula Ford season Christopher

will continue with his karting and is very pleased to have picked up a sponsor

in Adam Lawson, of Competitive Karting, who will attend the race

meetings as Christopher’s engineer.

Christopher intends to spend this year in the NSW State Series, learning as much as he can and next year is looking at the NSW and Victorian Series as well as the 2013 Formula 1 Grand Prix in the Formula Ford Class and expects to remain with Anglo Motor Sports for the duration of his Formula Ford

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Cooma swimmer Josh Alford has returned from the Australian Championships where he competed in the paralympics trials in the S14 multiclass events.

Josh’s 100m time of 1.05.06 put him in sixth place in the S14 and he will now work towards making the Australian team in 2016 for the games to be held in Brazil.

He was pleased with his overall effort with a five second PB in the 200m free with 2.28.76 and 50m fly with 35.18. Other results were 50m free 28.84 and 50m back 37.95. Josh was delighted to have witnessed some first class swimming from those vying for positions on the Olympic team and was able to meet some of the qualifiers.

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Yesterday’s Cats take Masters CupMasters Cup

After too many years to remember, the Cooma Cats have finally added some silverware to their spartan display cabinet when a team of Cats from bygone eras took on and defeated a showy ACT Masters (Over 35s) AFL side in the feature game of the annual Cooma Cats Ga-la Day on Saturday, March 31.

Wearing a mixture of ancient club jumpers, the Cats players from yesteryear proved too strong for the much fancied ACT side who, despite their superior skills, fitness and modern playing strips, could not wrestle the chance for glory from the Cooma side.

Captain-coach of the Cats Masters side Damian Asanovski put the win down to true Cats’ spirit.

“There was no way we were not going to win the inaugural Cats Master Cup clash between Cooma and the ACT, and despite the ‘boys’ being a little rusty and out of shape, their passion and heart was always going to see them through,” Damien said.

Cats’ club president Dave Paterson said that idea of the Masters Cup game came from the ACT AFL Masters league who suggested a one off clash against a veteran Cats’ side as part of the annual Cooma Cats AFL Gala Day.

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The victorious Cooma Cats Masters side. Age shall not weary them, but playing footy may have slowed them down a bit on Sunday.

Inset: “Buzz” Wilkins, only recently retired from playing, showed the Cats’ fighting spirit.

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