Thursday August 7 , 2008 FREE PUBLICATIONISSN 1835-0283

Nhill Community News P.O. Box 88, Nhill, VIC 3418 Email: nhillnews@hotmail.com Mb: 0447 077 998 Fax: 5391 1662 Vol 2 - No 23

THE SITTING DUCK CAFÉ

For Breakfast, Lunch,

Coffee and Cake

Dine in or take away

7 days a week

53 911188

53 Victoria Street, Nhill

Wall Heater with Thermostat r/c 2000W

���������������

40 Victoria Street, Nhill

Ph: (03) 53911572

(pictures are only a guide)

Heater Radiant w/Fan 1000W

�������2385920�

Bootscraper Coir Wire 30x34

�������2259539�

Mat CoirL/EdgeRibAstExp50x80cm

�������2392082

Heater Fan Upright

w/thermo2000W �

�������2438893

TUESDAY’S announcement from the Department ofPrimary Industries that it will close Walpeup andRainbow DPI sites by mid 2009 was met withcondemnation by The Nationals Federal Member forMallee, John Forrest.

“The State and Federal Labour Governments standcondemned for this decision,” Mr Forrest said.

“The veil of words they hide behind in announcing theseclosures is shameful and highly disrespectful to theworkers, their families, the farming community andbroader Mallee community.

“We’re not idiots in Mallee,” Mr Forrest said. “We doknow a snow job when we see it.”

“To imply that the closures are beyond their control asthey are not immune to change and the farming sector isbeing reshaped by climate change, global commoditymarkets and demographic trends is a cop-out.

“The State and Federal Labour Governments can bangtheir drums and spin a tale that although these closures

State Government to close DPI siteswill lead to up to 70 job losses across the State, therewill be no loss in service. But no-one will believe it,because it’s ludicrous.

“I’m tired of these Labour Governments constantlyboasting their commitment to innovation and research,but not backing it up in primary production andagriculture.

“The last Federal budget saw the demise of CSIRO’shorticultural facility at Merbein and now this decisionconfirms they are not up to their idle boasts.

“Agriculture and horticulture are confronted withmassive challenges with the worst climate conditionsin a century. To recover they need that vital researchactivity conducted in the same conditions asagriculturalists and horticulturalists have to operate.

“Growers put their own money into these facilitiesfrom their precious research levies to develop relevantand up to date varieties, and if the Governments believethese closures will occur without a fight, they are sorelymistaken,” Mr Forrest said.

WIMMERA MalleeRail Services Association(WMRSA) Secretary MrsAudrey Hoffmann saidpassenger rail/coachtravellers in the WimmeraMallee have been “left inthe cold” after a Department ofInfrastructure (DOI)Melbourne Office, and V/Line, declined to changethe passenger rail timetables for the region inMarch.

Mrs Hoffmann said,“Passenger rail time tableswere reviewed and changedacross Victoria, all exceptthe Wimmera Mallee areain March 2008.”

WMRSA Chairman, andHindmarsh Shire Cr. Mr.Cliff Unger said, “The DOIMelbourne office said itwanted to survey passengersin Rupanyup about theirneeds and concerns,”

Cr Unger commented,“DOI Melbourne and V/Line are not listening to theWMRSA, or the regionalmanager DOI in Ballarat,who has been a strongsupporter to the railassociation, its passengersneeds and concerns.”

DOI Melbourne claimedit wanted to surveyRupanyup residents toascertain the needs of thesmall rural community.Cr Unger said that theWMRSA had advised DOIin Melbourne that theWMRSA had published anarticle in the RupanyupNewsletter, requesting

anyone with concerns tocontact the association(WMRSA). There was onlyone reply to the article,” CrUnger said, implying that,“everyone else at Rupanyupwas happy with the serviceprovided.”

It is now four monthssince DOI Melbourneannounced it would carryout the a passenger survey,and to the WMRSA’sknowledge, this has nothappened.

Rupanyup is served byabout 15 return passengerrail/coach services weeklybetween Adelaide-Melbourne, via Bendigoand services from Horshamand Ouyen-Melbourne.

“WMRSA members arecalling on all politicians ofall persuasions, to stand up,be counted and act now foryour constituents,”Mrs Hoffmann, Secretary ofWMRSA said.

“The passenger railservices problem started in1972 when the formerKennett Governmentannounced V/Linepassenger rail services torural Victoria would cease. In 1974, this happened, andit has been a long haulendeavouring to have inplace suitable andrespectable time tables inthe Wimmera Mallee regionfor passenger rail/coachtravellers...The associationhas fought hard to maintainservices in the region, andit took 10 years for apassenger rail broad gauge

line to be upgraded andbecome operational in 2004,between Ballarat andArarat.”

Cr Unger said. “Withpetrol prices on the increase,it is imperative that theWimmera Mallee regionhas an acceptable timetable,”

“This just doesn’t affect

Rupanyup but the wholearea.”

The next rail associationmeeting is in Horsham onAugust 14, and theassociation will invitemembers from DOI inMelbourne, Ballarat and V/Line to attend and addressthe meeting.

Wimmera Mallee rail users leftin the cold

LAST Sunday the NhillPony Club hosted itsinaugural “WinterWoollies Fun Day” at theNhill Showgrounds.

The day saw a lot of funfor both horse and rider whoenjoyed a variedprogramme of events.

‘Best presented Horse/Pony and Rider’, the

‘Hairiest Horse/Pony’ waswell contested, with theimagination running wildfor entrants in the ‘FancyDress’ section. Competitorswere grouped into severalcategories to give everyonea chance for a prize.

After a BBQ lunch, horseand rider competed inpopular events such as The

‘Barrel Race’, ‘TentPegging’, ‘Bending andCarrot Races’. The dayconcluded withpresentations to all thehighest point scorers.

Awards were kindlydonated KFC Horsham andDonna Burns of Kaniva.Donna was also main judgefor the day assisted by KimMurray also from Kaniva.

AN end of an era will eventuate at the end of thismonth when Mr Ken Rintoule closes the doors of hisbusiness for the last time.

Rintoules Bus and Travel Service was started by Ken’sfather Mr. Robert Arthur Rintoule.

Ken took over management of the business in 1982,and sold the bus charter portion of the business lastyear, but continued to operate the Travel section andV/Line ticketing agency.

The business, which is up for sale, will closeregardless of a buyer.

V/Line will be advertising for an interested party assoon as the formal resignation from Mr Rintoules isreceived.

“The ideal replacement for the Nhill agency wouldbe someone who is open seven days a week. Howeverwe (V/Line) realise that this may not be possible in asmall town such as Nhill,” stated V/Line representativeMr Peter Gibson.

“If a seven day operation cannot be found then asuitable five day business will be looked at,” he said.

If another agency is not established after the end ofthe month, travellers are able to purchase tickets online over the internet, or pay the V/Line bus driver inNhill.

Bethany Nicholson (front) and her horse Clyde as Racing Stripes,with Kelsey Clark and her horse Ben as Bill and Ben the flowerpot men.

Nhill Pony Club Winter WoolliesFun Day well supported

End of an erafor Nhill

Page 2 Nhill Community News - August 7, 2008

• Nhill Community News

K n o c k K n e e d

C h i ck e n , B ow

L e g g ed H e n

6 -8 V i c t or i a S t

Ph : 5 3 91 21 3 1

NON A LCOHOLIC WINE AVAILA BLE IN 7 FLAVOURS NOW AVAILA BLE IN 750ML($9.95)and 375ml ($3.95)

LARGE BOTTLES GIFT WRAPPED AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE

HAMPERS AVAILABLE

BRAND NEW

GOURMET PRODUCTS

NON ALCOHOLIC

ORGANIC WINES

GLUTEN FREE

BISCUTS

Farmers ArmsFarmers ArmsFarmers ArmsFarmers ArmsFarmers ArmsHotelHotelHotelHotelHotel

Counter lunches

from $8

Specials from $7Ph: 53911 955for bookings

TAB NOWOPEN

6 DAYS AWEEK

2 Victoria Street Nhill

LIVING WITH SOMEONE WHO HASA DRUG PROBLEM

Living with someone who has a drug problemcan be devastating, making you worried,confused and angry.Many families and friends of drug users havefound help and comfort through NAR-ANON, aself help support group, where they can discusstheir problems openly with complete anonymityamong people whose lives have also beentouched by addiction, and who understand andcare.

Meetings are held at:The Day Care Centre

(behind the Horsham Hospital)When: Every Monday night at 8pm.

Further Enquiries phone: Kate 53 822036or Nar-Anon (02) 9418 8728

Nhill

Community

News

Nhill Community News is a member of theVictorian Country Press Association.

Registered by Australia Post - print postpublication No: 329121-00088

ISSN: 1835-0283(International identifier for serials and othercontinuing resources, in the electronic and

print world)

Weekly publication available at:Nhill Newsagency

Ampol Roadhouse NhillCaltex Service Station NhillMobile Service Station Nhill

Sandy’s TreasuresSpot Cafe Nhill

Dimboola NewsagencyJeparit Newsagency

Rainbow NewsagencyHorsham Newsagency

Mobile Roadhouse Kaniva

or by mail subscription

Email: nhillnews@hotmail.comMb: 0447 077 998Fax: (03) 53911662

www.nhill.ezyzine.com

Published by:Wimmera News & Print102 Nelson Street Nhill

P.O. Box 88 Vic 3418

THE re-formed Nhill NeighbourhoodWatch will be holding their nextmeeting at the Sitting Duck Café onWednesday August 13.

The committee welcomes all interestedgroups, clubs, organisations andmembers of the community to join them.

Since re-forming the NeighbourhoodWatch, Nhill has had a few quiet months,with only a small amount of crimesreported.

Neighbourhood Watch has beenestablished not only to help reduce crime,but also to get to know and support yourneighbours and community.

If any member of the community knowsof someone who may be in need ofassistance for whatever reason, pleasecontact the police station and theappropriate service or assistance can bearranged to ease or rectify the problem.

The owner of the OasisMotel Nhill, Mrs. CarolJohannsen, died in a singlevehicle accident lastMonday morning after thevehicle she was driving,according to police, veeredoff onto the soft shoulderof the road, hitting a tree.

The fatality happenedalong the Donald-MurtoaRoad, approximately11km from Donald.

Nhill woman in fatal collision at Donald

The driver’s side of thewhite Nissan Urvan wascompletely crushed.

A passer-by who noticedthe van immediatley called000 who notified police.

Mrs. Johannsen was theonly occupant in the vehicle.Police are investigating thecircumstances surroundingthe fatal collision, and arepreparing a report for thecoroner.

Police are appealing forany witnesses to contactcrime stoppers on 1800333 000 orwww.crimestoppers.com.au.

This brings the RoadToll for 2008 to 187. In2007 the Road Toll atthe same time of yearstood at 184.

THE Hindmarsh Shire Council has recentlyappointed a new Youth and Business Officer, FionaWerner (above) from Dimboola.

“Fiona has over 18 years professional experience,providing a broad range of administrative andleadership skills which enhance business andcommunity operations.” Hindmarsh Shire’s CommunityDevelopment Manager, Anne Champness, stated, “Sheis a partner in a small business in Dimboola herselfand involved in a number of community groups, bothwith a regional base as well as organisations inDimboola. We are looking forward to having her inputand initiative in the areas of Business and Youth.”

Fiona has lived in Dimboola for over 20 years andtravelled the District extensively through employmentand social activities. As part of her new role she willcontinue the Shire’s involvement with the FreeZAprogram which supports young people to get involvedin community life through organising drug, alcohol andsmoke-free music and cultural events for other youngpeople in their local community.

Fiona is also preparing to showcase Hindmarsh atthe Careers Expo being held at Longerenong Collegeon the 30th and 31st of July. “Council’s focus is todevelop ties between young people and business withinour area and promote the many opportunities that areavailable to those who wish to gain employment in thearea,” Fiona explains.

“I will be meeting with the business sector in thecoming weeks to seek ideas and develop future projects.For me taking on the Youth and Business Officer roleis a great opportunity to work in partnership with localpeople while being able to marry the two areas I ampassionate about.”

Shire appointsnew Youth and

Business Officer

WIMMERA police are encouraging people tokeep an eye on their property and theirgardens to help curb property theft.

Sergeant Rod Hiam from Wimmera PoliceProactive Programs Unit said items left inpeople’s front yards were often tempting tothieves.

“Items that have been removed in the pastinclude garden hoses, garden gnomes and solarpowered garden lights. We suggest people makesure they are aware of what is going on aroundthem – to make it even harder for would-bethieves,” Sergeant Hiam said.

He suggested people join their localNeighbourhood Watch area, a program that hasproven successful in lowering crime.

“By attending Neighbourhood Watchmeetings, you can get to know your neighboursand find out the latest news about yourcommunity, knowledge is one of the mostimportant tools in fighting crime,” he said.

Tips to help reduce theft include:

· Read the Neighbourhood Watchnewsletter, which contains crime prevention tipsand other useful information

For All Emergencies... call 000

Stop thieves in their tracks through

community networks· Permanently mark your property

with the letter “V” for Victoria and yourdriver ’s licence number, or a familymember’s details

· Put up a Neighbourhood Watchsign to let people know your property ismarked and you are part of a wider networkfocused on enhancing community safety

· Consider putting sensor lights inyour garden to deter thieves

· Make sure tools are put away inlocked sheds

· Regularly prune low hangingbushes and trees so you have a clear viewof the street and no one can use the foliagefor concealment

· Keep gates closed at all times, thishelps form a physical barrier to your property.

Sergeant Hiam encouraged people tocontact their local police if they have anyconcerns.

“If you have any questions about safetyin and around your home, or are interestedin the Neighbourhood Watch program,contact your local police station. If you needurgent police assistance, always call 000,”he said.

If you haven’t received a copy already,there will be a letter-box drop of the NhillNeighbourhood Watch newsletter,informing the public that the committeehas purchased an ultra violet pen formarking your valuable property. A datewill be organised soon and published inthe local papers. In the newsletter thereis space provided to write an inventorylist of your valuables.

If anyone has an item they would liketo discuss or suggest to the committee,please feel free to call Dave Flannery atNhill Police Station at 53911022.

Importantly report any suspiciousactivities to Crimestoppers on 1800 333000 if you consider it important, and ifnot phone or call into the local policestation.

Dave FlanneryNhill Neighbourhood Watch

Neighbourhood Watch report

Photo from Buloke Times

Nhill Community News - August 7, 2008 Page 3

• Nhill Community News

14

Environmentally Friendly E-BikeNo petrol or parking costs !

• No licence or registration required• 200 watt, rear hub motor• 40 km range• 48 volt removable power• Pedal assisted• Lights, horn, and indicators

Other handy features:

• Lockable steering and stand• Alarm• Comfortable seat• Pillion foot pegs• Charges in 6-8 hours• comfortably caries 120+ kg

5$129 include STs G

Available from FRED’S SHED4-6 Clarence Street Nhill Ph: 53911433

Key points:· Wimmera growers urged to attend update at

Warracknabeal· Latest applicable research extended to growers

at GRDC Updates· Focus on reducing input costs without reducing

profitabilityStrategies implemented by some innovative Wimmera

grain producers to adapt to a increasing farm inputcosts and a changing climate will come under closeexamination at the Grains Research and DevelopmentCorporation (GRDC) Update at Warracknabeal onAugust 28.

GRDC Southern Panel chair David Shannon saidgrowers in the Wimmera region were facing pressureson a number of fronts.

“In addition to experiencing a run of poor seasons,Wimmera grain producers have had to contend withdramatic rises in the cost of farming inputs such aschemical, fertiliser and fuel,” Mr Shannon said.

“There are strategies that growers can implement toreduce their input costs without reducing theirprofitability, and we’re fortunate to have a panel ofinnovative local growers talk about their individualstrategies.”

A panel featuring three local growers will discusshow they are making better use of the resourcesavailable to them, how they are cutting input costs,making changes to their livestock-cropping ratio andcrop rotations, managing their time of sowing and thecost-effectiveness of precision agriculture systems.

“This will be followed by a detailed discussion onphosphorus issues,” Mr Shannon said. “Dr Sean Masonof the University of Adelaide – who recently developeda new soil phosphorus test with the support of theGRDC – will discuss viable phosphorus strategies forthe 2009 season, the cost-effectiveness of liquid versusgranular phosphorus applications, whether phosphorusdistribution using reduced applications rates of MAPand DAP is adequate, and alternative products that canbe used.”

South Australian farmer Mark Branson will continuethe theme of the day with a discussion about variable-rate technology (VRT).

“Soil mapping and VRT enable growers to moreaccurately determine the nutrients available in apaddock, and to apply the appropriate amount offertiliser,” Mr Shannon said.

“Growers considering an investment in thetechnology will gain some valuable insights from MarkBranson, who will discuss the relative necessity of soilmapping,

THE Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) hasapproved a further emergency release of treatedwastewater from the Nhill Wastewater TreatmentPlant.

In accordance with the EPA approval, GWMWater willbe releasing treated wastewater to the Nhill Swamp, aswell as to dams located on adjoining properties and withinthe Nhill Racecourse.

Managing Director Jeff Rigby said that GWMWater hasbeen liaising closely with the Wimmera CatchmentManagement Authority and the EPA in relation to thedischarge.

Discussions have also been had with other keystakeholders including Parks Victoria, the Department ofSustainability and Environment and the Hindmarsh ShireCouncil.

“The discharge to the Nhill Swamp is for a maximumvolume of 2 megalitres per day, for a maximum of 20days. In conjunction to the Nhill Swamp discharge, theapproval also allows for a maximum of 0.22 megalitresper day to be pumped to the racecourse and adjoiningproperty owners dams for a maximum of 90 days” MrRigby said.

The water transfer will commence immediately. EPAhas set down strict guidelines for both the release and forthe testing of the treated wastewater. GWMWater will betaking all precautions to reduce the risk and impact to theenvironment and to public health during the period ofthis licence.

Emergency Discharge –NhillWastewater Treatment Plant

Local growers’ costreduction innovation

to be examined atWarracknabealGRDC Update

Does your communityevent or festival needsome inspiration todevelop its own identity?Would you like to liaisewith other regional eventorganisers to gain theedge for your event?

If any of these apply toyour community you areencouraged to attend theinaugural regionalfestivals conference to beheld at the MurtoaMechanics Hall on FridaySeptember 5 commencingat 9am.

Conference coordinatorCharee Lowe said “Theregional festivalsconference will provideimportant networkingopportunities forcommunity organisationsthat run events or festivals,or are consideringorganising celebrations orevents in the future.”

Key note speakers at theconference will be MrDarren McCubbin,festival director andperformer and recentMayor of WellingtonShire in Gippsland, andartistic director ofMelbourne based SnuffPuppets, Mr Ian Pidd.

Cr McCubbin and MrPidd will speak onstrategies and objectivesfor community events andways to seek funding and

Director and performer Darren McCubbin, centre, will be a keynote speakerat the first regional festivals conference to be held at Murtoa in September.

THE Nationals Member for Lowan HughDelahunty and member of the all party Drugs andCrime Prevention Committee said that as part ofits Inquiry into Strategies to Prevent High Volumeand Repeat Offending by Young People aDiscussion Paper has been produced covering awide range of issues related to the Inquiry.

‘Offending by young people is an ongoing concernto the community,” Mr. Delahunty said.

‘According to the most recent crime statisticsprovided by Victoria Police, nearly half (46%) ofall recorded incidents of crime were committed byyoung people under the age of 25 years.’

Mr. Delahunty said that as a result of suchconcerns, the Drugs and Crime PreventionCommittee has been asked to examine justice andcrime strategies to prevent high volume crimes andrepeat offending by young people.

“Our aim is to assist young people to keep themout of jail. As a community we have the responsibilityto care and protect young people and to support themto lead healthy and productive lives.”

Mr. Delahunty said the Committee welcomedwritten submission in response to the questionsasked in this Discussion Paper or on any matterrelated to the Terms of Reference of the Inquiry. Acopy of the Discussion Paper is available on thecommittee’s website www.parliament.vic.gov.au/dcpc

Submissions are requested by Monday 8September 2008. All responses should be forwardedto: Executive Officer Drugs and Crime PreventionCommittee Parliament House Melbourne VIC 3002

Inquiry to preventhigh volume and

repeat offending byyoung people

sponsorship opportunities.The benefits andimportance of usingprofessional performers andartistic direction for eventsand festivals will also behighlighted.

Cr McCubbin has awealth of experience as theowner of the WishboneTheatre/Murder Companyand has been involved inperforming arts for over 25years. He specialises inimprovisation, filmproduction, theatredirection and writing andhas been involved in themarketing and promotion ofmajor events and festivals.He was appointed to theboard of Festivals Australiain 1988 and has beenawarded a Victorian ArtsCouncil Award.

Mr Pidd is a freelancetheatre and event directorwho spent four years asartistic director of theacclaimed Back to BackTheatre. As performancedirector of Snuff Puppets, hehas created large scalepuppet performances inJapan, Singapore, Braziland many parts of Australia,including Horsham’s Artis…festival. He was creativedirector of Moomba in 1999and is the programmingdirector of The Village, afestival of short workswhich appeared at the Halls

Gap Grape Escape in2007.

Ms Lowe said “Theconference is delighted toprovide keynote speakersof the calibre of CrMcCubbin and Mr Pidd,particularly as Ian isknown to many people inthe Wimmera. BarengiGadjin Land Council willalso provide a session atthe conference, detailingwhat is involved whenengaging local Indigenouscommunities in yourevent. Ms Lowe said thatfour workshop sessions,conducted by variousindustry specialists, willfocus on environmental,historical, youth and artsand community events.”

Registrations for thefull day event, whichcosts $35 per person or$15 for volunteers, arethrough Wimmera Hubph (03) 5382 5111.Enquiries on theconference can bedirected to Ms Lowe on0408 811 459.

The regional festivalsconference is supportedby Wimmera HUB,Regional Arts Victoria,the Centre for AdultLearning and councilsand organisationsthroughout theWimmera.

To advertise in the classifiedscall

Nhill Community News

0447 077 998 or email tonhillnews@hotmail.com

or call into office at102 Nelson Street..next to Post Office

Regional Festivals Conferenceto be held at Murtoa

Page 4 Nhill Community News - August 7, 2008

• Nhill Community News

1 The Family Tree by Barbara Delinsky. Quickflick: Dana Clarke has it all — a husband, Hugh,who she adores, a beautiful home in a wealthy area,and a baby on the way. But, when her daughter,Lizzie, is born, what should be the happiest day ofher life turns out to be the moment that her worldfalls apart. Lizzie is beautiful, healthy, and black!Born from two white parents, there are only twopossibilities: that a distant relative was of Africandescent, or that Dana has had an affair.2 Black Man by Richard Morgan. Quick flick:Genetically engineered alpha males, designed tofight the century’s wars have no wars to fight andare surplus to requirements. And a man bred anddesigned to fight is a dangerous man to havearound in peacetime. Many of them have left forMars but now one has come back and killedeveryone else on the shuttle he returned in.3 Blood Ties by Sam Hayes. Quick flick: It isJanuary 1992. A baby girl is left alone for a momentlong enough for a mother to dash into a shop, andlong enough for a child to be taken. Thirteen yearslater, solicitor Robert Knight’s stepdaughter wins aplace at a prestigious London school for the gifted.The only puzzle is his wife Erin’s reaction. Why isshe so reluctant to let Ruby go?4 Crater by Phoenix Connor. Quick flick:Biogeneticists open Pandora’s box by tamperingwith the genes of several primates, which escapeand breed in the California wilderness of Crater.Several years later, Matt Hayden, an expeditionarybiologist, is trapped by an earthquake in the remoteCalifornian town during its annual reptile festival.Along with his colleague Clancy Ryan and DrLauren Vale, the town’s survivors are thrown intoconflict with an arriving horde of hybrid apes, whoseintelligence and breeding cycles have beengenetically enhanced.5 Vodka Doesn’t Freeze by Leah Giarratano.Quick flick: When a middle-aged man is brutallymurdered in the dunes overlooking a children’s pool,it’s immediately clear to Sergeant Jill Jackson thatthis was no ordinary victim: someone has stoppeda dangerous paedophile in his tracks. Knowing first-hand the impact of such men on their prey, Jill isambivalent about pursuing the killer, but when moremen die - all known to police as child sex offenders- she is forced to face the fact that a serial killer ison the loose.6 Wolf Totem by Jiang Rong. Quick flick: Beijingintellectual Chen Zhen volunteers to live in a remotenomadic settlement on the border of Inner andOuter Mongolia. There, he discovers life of apparentidyllic simplicity based on an eternal strugglebetween the wolves and the humans in their fightto survive.7 Other Country by Stephen Scourfield. Quickflick: Set in the wild and remote country of the TopEnd, this book tells a uniquely Australian story ofland, brothers and blood. With one brother tied tothe past and th other straining towards the future,The Ace and Wild Billy are destined to clash asthey struggle to overcome the bitter legacy of theirbrutal father.8 The Diplomat’s Wife by Pam Jenoff. Quick flick:Surviving the brutality of a Nazi prison camp, MartaNederman is lucky to have escaped with her life.Recovering from the horror, she meets Paul, anAmerican soldier who gives her hope of a happierfuture. But their plans to meet in London are dashedwhen Paul’s plane crashes. Devastated andpregnant, Marta marries Simon, a caring Britishdiplomat, and glimpses the joy that home and familycan bring. But her happiness is threatened whenshe learns of a Communist spy in Britishintelligence, and that the one person who canexpose the traitor is connected to her past.

New booksat Nhill Library this week

Talking books -Great for those long trips

in the car!!

Ph: 5391 1684

Nhill Library hoursTues 2:00pm - 5:30pmWed 2:00pm - 5:30pmThurs 2:00pm - 5:30pmFri 2:00pm - 6:30pmSat 10:00 - 12 noon

Nhill Neighbourhood Watchmeeting

Wednesday August 13 at 7pm

Sitting Duck CafeVictoria St Nhill

Tuesday 30 December 1890In Memoriam – In loving remembrance of Gilbert

McCabe who departed this life 31st December 1885 atFairview, Moynston, aged 16 years. (Inserted by hisloving mother)

A correspondent of the ‘Warracknabeal Herald’describes his visit to Netherby.

…The wells of Netherby an private property and anworked by bean pumps…One of them is owned by MrB. Dretel, a former Murtoa resident, now comfortablyestablished on a first class farm property, adjoining thetownship of Netherby…The other pump is the propertyof Messrs Leonard’s and is worked by horse works…thedepth of the well is about 180 feet.

The township is fortunate, in that it is possessedof a Mechanics Institute and Free Library building,which is filled up with a handsome proscenium, also aplans. Some of the scenes were painted by a local artist,Mr Gl´ck…

The Temperance Hotel, we understand, has notbeen open owning to the death of the former proprietor.

We put up at Hankinson’s Hotel – a colonial winelicensed place – and were very comfortablyaccommodated.

1891Tuesday 13 January 1891There was much surprise in Nhill on Friday last when

it was learned of the arrest by Senior ConstableO’Shannassy of a well-known Winiam farmer EdwinFrancis Lawes, on a charge of illegally using a mare,said to be the property of William Harris of Nhillwho…gave Lawes into custody. It is said that Laweslost a mare very similar to the one he was riding whenarrested and he assumed it to be his own mare when hefound…

(At the subsequent trial Edwin F. Lawes was giventhe benefit of the doubt and discharge.)

Friday 23 January 1891Death: Dignum. On 26th December 1890, at her late

residence, ‘Beaufort’ Bangalore India Ada, the belovedwife of Oscar Dignum, and second daughter of MrsE.H. Bicknell, Nhill.

Tuesday 27 January 1891Death: Enscoe. On the 24th instant, at Merino,

Thomas Frederick, the beloved son of William and thelate Agnes Enscoe.

A serious accident happened yesterday to Mr. W.Brown of Koker Dam. While engaged in stripping, oneof his feet came into contact with the beaters, whichtore off his boat, the nails off his toes, and cut the bigtoe to the bone.

On Sunday night the hotel at Gerang Gerung kept byMrs Rosa Smith was destroyed by fire shortly beforemidnight, presumably caused by a candle left in abedroom for a boarder’s convenience. With theexception of a piano and a few kitchen utensils the placeand its contents were totally destroyed. Mrs Smith ishaving a house built opposite the hotel site and shewill apply for a transfer of the license to the newbuilding.

Tuesday 3 February 1891Henry James Morris of Yanac-a-Yanac was arrested

on warrant on Saturday by Constable Downie, chargedwith assaulting his wife Caroline Henrietta Morris whostated that last week he beat her unmercifully, tied herhands behind her, chained her legs…

(In the Nhill Police Court on 5th February she statedthat she had been married 17 years and had six children:her husband was a farmer but the farm had been sold.The Bench found the charge proved, and a fine of £10was imposed or imprisionment for one month with hardlabour in Ararat Gaol, also to enter into bonds – hisown and two others – to keep the peace for six months.)

in..........1890

Reflections of

the past

Submitted by the Nhill Historical Society of NhillLowan Shire Hall 104-106 Macpherson Street

OPEN: Tues & Thurs 1:30pm – 5:00pm.Friday 10:am – 3:00pm

Words of WisdomHe who boasts of his descent, praises thedeeds of another.

Seneca, Hercules Furens

PURE COMFORT.

PURE EFFICIENCY.

PURE RELIABILITY.

MF7400. PURE MASSEY.

• Quadlink front axle & dual-stage cab suspension = Pure Operator Comfort

• Tier III Common rail SISU Diesel engine = Pure Fuel Efficiency

• Dyna-VT continuously variable transmission = Pure Performance & Reliability

www.masseyferguson.com.auM a s s e y F e rg u s o n i s a wor ldw ide b rand o f AGCO Corpo ra t i on

23hp 315hp

MF 74 0 0 H O R S E P O W E R R A N G E :

120–190

Massey Ferguson 7400 seriestractor enhancements

Massey Ferguson hasunveiled enhancements toit’s mid to highhorsepower MF7400Series tractors. The latestdevelopments continueMassey Ferguson’scommitment to on-goingproduct development andintroduction of newequipment to help usersimprove efficiency.

The latest changes affectthe MF7485 (165hp),MF7490 (175hp) &MF7495 (190hp) models.All the new models arefitted with the latestgeneration common rail,four-valve engines fromSisuDiesel. These not onlymeet the new Tier 3/Stage3 legislation, but also deliverexceptional torque andproduce a ‘power bulge’ ofup to 15hp more power at2,000rpm than at ratedengine speed (2,200rpm).

“Access to the engine isnow improved with a sleeknew bonnet,” says LuizZorzi, Product Manager.“This practical designpivots at the rear and risesup fully. The air cleaner andcooling package now alsofold forwards and upwardsoffering plenty of room forcleaning and servicingthese, as well as the mainradiator.”

For ultimate transmissioncontrol is the Dyna VT,continuously variabletransmission fitted asstandard to the MF 7400models. This is operatedwith a similar combinationof Power Control orconsole-mounted levers, butcan be set to provide theexact combination of anyforward speed at any enginerevolutions, for ultimateperformance.

Tractor efficiency andoutput is further boosted bythe effective use of front-

and rear-mountedcombinations. MasseyFerguson has developed anew front axle supportcasting that assists inmounting a new fullyintegrated front linkage andPTO option.

A neat, compact close-coupling of the linkage tothe tractor providesadditional strength andretains a tight turning circle.The system comes with atowing clevis, electricconnection and two spoolvalve couplers formaximum implementcompatibility.

All these mid- high-hptractors are capable of highoutputs in a wide range offieldwork from primarycultivations with ploughs ormin-tillage equipmentthrough to drilling and othertop work. They are fast,nimble and, with the newaxle support, even moremanoeuvrable.

“We work on the premisewith ballasting that you canalways add weight whereit’s needed, but you can’ttake it off a heavy tractor –that simply wastes fuel,”Luiz explains.

The tractors’ power-to-

weight ratios, high speedand economical Dyna VTtransmissions make themformidable heavy haulers.This is further reinforcedwhen combined withMassey Ferguson’sQuadLink front suspension.This proven system offersequal travel up and downand maximum oscillation.The system can also beturned off when notrequired.

Massey Fergusonunderstands the pressuresfacing farmers andcontractors and their need toquickly adapt to constantchanges in farming’seconomic environment.They are continuallydeveloping and introducingnew equipment to help usersimprove efficiency.

This constantimprovement strategyensures customers haveimmediate access to thelatest technology that canhelp improve margins.

These new developmentsare the result of MasseyFerguson’s focus on eachparticular market segment;ensuring tractor featuresprecisely match all users’specific requirements.

“Things just get bigger and better all the time”Local farmers at the ‘Massey on the Move’ Field

Day held at Nhill Racecourse for Robins AgService recently

ROBINS AG SERVICEAgricultural Machinery & Air Conditioning Specialists

6 Brougham Street, Nhill

Email:robinsagservice@bigpond.com

PH: (03) 5391 1144Parts Manager: Tony Gebert

Sales Manager: Glen Burke

SALES SERVICE PARTS

Nhill Community News - August 7, 2008 Page 5

Code of Practicefor the Intensive Lamb Finishing sector

Intensive Lamb Finishing enters

a new era

The demand for Australian lamb is continuing to rise. Increasing awareness about ourenvironment, animal welfare and the integrity of the food we eat is redefining howmarket demand influences on-farm production, making accountability and best practicea focal point for the lamb industry.

A code of practice for the intensive lamb finishing sector is currently under developmentwhich will incorporate the areas of environment, nutrition, design, management, supplychain and animal welfare. San Jolly, Productive Nutrition Pty Ltd, who is developingthe code with a committed team across Australia, says she is often asked why we needa code of practice.

“It is no longer acceptable to build developments without considering the environmentaland animal welfare impacts. Producers and representatives working within the industrycurrently have no single point of reference to guide them in decisions they makeregarding planning of finishing systems or for managing feedlots once they areunderway.

It is important to raise awareness about the many design aspects that must be consideredwhen setting up a feedlot. It is also important for producers who take care of theiroperation and who look after the environment to be recognised as complying withindustry standards.”

Meetings are being held across Australia from late July through August (includinglocations listed below) to provide information about the development of the Code andto gain feedback from all of the industry including producers, livestock agents,processors, department of agriculture staff, environmental officers or council planners

Nhill Tuesday , Aug 12 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Commercial Hotel

To book for a meeting or for further information, please call:

1800 177 735On-line information and on-line bookings, can be found at:

www.productivenutrition.com.au/COPlambfin

Diseases that transferbetween animals and humans(zoonotic diseases likeHendra virus) are on the rise.The Australian VeterinaryAssociation (AVA) is callingfor increased researchfunding and more effectivecoordination of human andanimal health agencies to helpto deal with these new risks.

“Around 70 per cent of newand re-emerging infectiousdiseases are capable of infectingboth humans and animals,”said Dr Diane Sheehan,Immediate Past President of theAVA.

“We live in a global society,and with increasinginternational travel and trade,environmental shifts and closerhuman and animal contact, wecan expect to see these diseasesmore often.

“The Queensland outbreak ofHendra virus is very serious.Twenty years ago we didn’tknow this disease existed, so wedefinitely need more researchinto how to prevent and manageit better. Many other diseaseslike avian influenza and SARShave emerged from animals tocreate health problems inhumans. An outbreak of azoonotic disease that infectsAustralians on a wide scale isa real possibility.

“There is international

A new peak body will ensure men’s interests are notforgotten in government policy-making across Australia.

In a national teleconference this morning, representatives ofleading men’s organisations endorsed the development of a peakmen’s body, significantly expanding the activities and coverageof the existing Australasian Men’s Health Forum.

Convenor Gary Bryant said women’s interests had beenstrongly represented in recent years but there was also a need toensure men’s needs were represented across the board ingovernment decision-making.

“Women’s interests have been very well represented and arenow taken into account almost as a matter of course by decision-makers,” Mr Bryant said.

“What we have lacked in the past is a unified approach on theissues that affect Australian men and boys.

“There have been different organisations representing men’sneeds in different functional areas like prostate cancer, suicideprevention, boy’s education and employment issues. “But youcan’t divorce the impact of policy on one area from another.

“This new national body will promote a holistic approach tomen’s needs so that Government and other decision-makers takethem into account when developing policy in all areas.”

Based on a year of discussions involving more than 70 differentgroups around Australia, the peak body will draw from theexperience and policies of each specialist organisation to providea coordinated approach to improving the lives of Australian men.

Groups represented on the peak body’s steering committeeincluding the Australasian Men’s Health Forum, Men’s AdvisoryNetwork, Mensline Australia, the Pathways Foundation,Menslink, the South Australian Men’s Health Alliance, WheatbeltMen’s Health and the Men’s Health and Information Centre atthe University of Western Sydney.

National body torepresent men

• Nhill Community FarmingNews

More research andcoordination

neededrecognition that human, animaland ecosystem health are alllinked. Australia needs toincrease funding to researchemerging diseases such as

Hendra, and consider thedevelopment of a cooperativebody that coordinates researchand delivery across the humanand animal health professions.

“The existence of the Centersfor Disease Control andPrevention in the US is anexcellent example of howimportant this issue is tointernational governments,” DrSheehan said.

“There needs to be closecoordination between thehuman and animal healthprofessions and governmentand non-government sectors.This will help both researchinto the diseases and our abilityto manage an outbreak.

“We need to act now, beforewe are hit with the next bigepidemic.”

REGIONAL Victorians with innovative sustainable wateruse projects have until Friday 22 August 2008 to submitapplications for Round 6 Smart Water Fund funding.

Smart Water Fund spokesperson, Mr Shaun Cox said thatup to $5 million in funding was available for waterconservation, water recycling, research and developmentprojects and bio-solids management projects.

“We’re urging people to think creatively about projects thatconserve and recycle water in regional Victoria,” Mr Cox said.

There are two funding streams available for sustainablewater use projects:

· Up to $3 million for Victoria-wide urban communityand business innovations;

· Up to $2 million for research and development intosome of the key challenges facing the water industry. Targetedproject descriptions that address these challenges are availableon the Smart Water Fund website.

“These grants can unearth projects that make a realdifference to securing sustainable water resources, so I reallyencourage anyone with an innovative water saving idea to getan application pack and apply for a grant today.

“This investment in research and development increases ourknowledge base and provides potential new solutions toconserving and protecting our precious water resources,” MrCox added.

Since it began in 2002, the Smart Water Fund has providedclose to $25 million in grants to over 150 projects.

Recently funded regional projects have included:

· A demonstration project by the Baw Baw Shire Councilto recycle greywater for reuse in toilet flushing.

· A water capture project in Berriwillock for use onsporting and recreational facilities

· Research into the feasibility of reusing water removedfrom milk products at Longwarry Food Park

· An industrial ecology demonstration in the City ofGreater Geelong whereby wastewater from Barwon Prison willbe diverted to a nearby golf course for irrigation.

Other successful regional Smart Water Fund projects includethe Ovens & Murray Football League who undertook a wateraudit, retrofit and environmental education campaign at the10 clubs within the league. Clubs will be competing againsteach other based on water savings achieved and will bepromoted through a Sustainability Ladder.

The Smart Water Fund offers an Advisory Service forcommunity groups and individuals who require guidance andadvice in completing their funding application.

To access this service contact the Fund on 1800 882 432 orvia email advisory@smartwater.com.au or mailto:advisory@smartwater.com.au.

For further information or to request an application pack,freecall 1800 882 432, visit www.smartwater.com.au or emailinfo@smartwater.com.au

Last chance toapply for smartwater funding

Smartwater

fundingapplications

CLOSEFriday 22August

Page 6 Nhill Community News - August 7, 2008

• Nhill Community News

AFL LadderRound 18

1 Geelong2 Western Bulldogs3 Hawthorn4 Sydney5 Kangaroos6 Adelaide7 St. Kilda8 Collingwood9 Brisbane10 Richmond11 Carlton12 Essendon13 Fremantle14 Port Adelaide15 West Coast16 Melbourne

Tipping LadderRound 18

ROUND 19

MCGMelbourne vs Geelong

Aurora StadiumHawthorn vs Brisbane

Telstra DomeCarlton vs Port Adelaide

MCGCollingwood vs St Kilda

SCGSydney vs Fremantle

Telstra DomeKangaroos vs Western Bulldogs

AAMI StadiumAdelaide vs Richmond

Subico West Coast vs Essendon

Brian KlemmDesert Fringe

GeelongHawthornCarltonCollingwoodSydneyKangaroosAdleaideEssendon

Brian’s team isEssendon

Michael Henderson Oliver’s Diner

GeelongHawthornCarltonSt.KildaSydneyWestern BulldogsRichmondWest Coast

Michael’s team isHawthorn

Rob SherwellEarthly Treasures

GeelongHawthornCarltonCollingwoodSydneyWestern BulldogsRichmondEssendon

Rob’s team isSydney Swans

Nhill Community NewsFooty Tipping Round 19

Jim WhiteJim’s Butchery

GeelongHawthornCarltonCollingwoodSydneyKangaroosRichmondEssendon

Jim’s team isRichmond

Andrew Johnston(AJ)

Farmer’s ArmsHotel

GeelongHawthornPort AdelaideSt. KildaSydneyKangaroosAdelaideWest Coast

A.J’s team isMelbourne

Roy StehnAvonlea

GeelongHawthornCarltonSt KildaSydneyWesternBulldogsAdelaideWest Coast

Roy’s team isGeelong

Adrain WraggCommercial Hotel

GeelongCarltonHawthornCollingwoodFremantleKangaroosAdelaideWest Coast

Adrian’s team isEssendon

Rick ShiellsSitting Duck Cafe

GeelongHawthornCarltonCollingwoodSydneyWestern BulldogsRichmondEssendon

Rick’s team isRichmond

Dulcie RugeAvonlea

GeelongHawthornPort AdelaideSt KildaFremantleWestern BulldogsAdelaideEssendon

Dulcie’s team isCollingwood

Cr Rob GerschHindmarsh Shire

GeelongHawthornCarltonCollingwoodSydneyWestern BulldogsAdelaideEssendon

Rob’s team isEssendon

James JesicUnion Hotel

GeelonghawthornPort AdelaideCollingwoodSydneyWestern BulldogsRichmondWest Coast

Jame’s team isCollingwood

Allan KingHome Hardware

GeelongHawthornCarltonSt. KildaSydneyWestern BulldogsRichmondEssendon

Allan’s team isCollingwood

Lorna ReicheltSpot Cafe

GeelongHawthornCarltonCollingwoodSydneyKangaroosAdelaideEssendon

Lorna’s team isEssendon

Sandra BoneSandy’s Treasure’s

GeelongHawthornCarltonSt KildaSydneyWestern BulldogsAdelaideEssendon

Sandy’s team isRichmond

Rob Gersch 101James Jesic 99Olivers 96Roy Stehn 96Rob Sherwell 96Jim White 94Lorna Reichelt 92Sandra Bone 90Dulcie Rige 89Alan King 88A.J. 87Brian Klemm 87Adrian Wargg 86Rick Shiells 85

Letters to the

Editor

Dear Editor: Through thecolumns of your newspaper Iwish to advise the residents ofthe Lowan electorate of thefollowing pieces of legislationwhich have been presented toParliament.

• Whistleblowers ProtectionAmendment bill 2008 This Billpermits the Ombudsman totable a report under section 103of the WhistleblowersProtection Act 2001 (the Act)that is likely to identify a personagainst whom a protecteddisclosure is made when theOmbudsman is of the opinionthat disclosure of theidentifying information is in thepublic interest.

• Road Safety Amendment(Fatigue Management) Bill2008 This Bill will introduceheavy vehicle driver fatiguemanagement reformsdeveloped by the NationalTransport Commission andapproved by the AustralianTransport Council.

Other Bills presented toParliament were:

• Corrections AmendmentBill 2008

• County Court Amendment(Koori Court) Bill 2008

• Labour & Industry (Repeal)Bill 2008

Copies of the above may beobtained from website:www.parliament.vic.gov.au.

I am keen to receive people’s

views about these pieces ofLegislation. Anyone wishing tocomment can do so by writingto me at PO Box 41,HORSHAM 3402 beforeAugust 15, 2008.

Yours sincerely,HUGH DELAHUNTY, MPMember for Lowan , Shadow

Minister for Sport &Recreation, Youth Affairs andVeterans’ Affairs

CORRESPONDENCE TO:Lowan Electorate Office, POBox 41, HORSHAM VIC 3402

HORSHAM: 114 FirebraceStreet, HORSHAM VIC 3400Telephone: (03) 5382 0097Facsimile: (03) 5381 1177

Email: hugh.delahunty@parliament.vic.gov.au

Legislation presentedto Parliament.

ILSA Aschenbrenner (above)is a registered draftsperson,with over fifteen yearsexperience in the industry.

“I usually go out to see thecustomers at first to see theblock where they want to build,or for an extension to see theexisting house and measure upif necessary.”

“Many people just start offwith a sketch of what they want,which I then work out into someproportion, usually with a fewadded female practicalsuggestions of mine,” says Ilsa.“Once the design is more of aconcept, the customers thencome to my office to see if it isheading towards what they like,and we then keep working fromthere till its right.”

TRADE PROFILE

ORIGINAL DRAFTING SERVICES

Gradually Ilsa’s frustration ofimpracticalities, and oftenmisuse of space in buildingplans, particularly those herhusband had beencommissioned to build, quicklydrew her to a close workingrelationship with her husbandDieter.

“It’s now a win-win situation,as working closer with myhusband’s building companyhas helped me be aware ofminimizing costs to a buildingdesign project,” Ilsacommented.

Why Dimboola? Ilsa and herhusband Dieter had their firstexperience of Dimboolathrough their involvement withthe Bendigo Community Bank.

Dieter’s business, BrennerHomes, was commissioned todesign and renovate thebuilding in which the BendigoCommunity Bank is nowsituated.

“Having got a taste of thefriendly people, and the rat racefree lifestyle, we sold up housein pretty Emerald and made themove here to Dimboola midMay,” Ilsa stated.

“Hopefully my experience inMelbourne will be of service topeople’s needs in the country,”she said.

Ilsa still enjoys a goodworking relationship withmany customers in Melbourne,often travelling to Melbourne tosee them.

Nhill Community News - August 7, 2008 Page 7

• Community Classifieds

©COPYRIGHTWARNING.

The Nhill CommunityNews is the owner of thecopyright in alladvertisements, artworkand editorial prepared byits agents, servants oremployees. No person isauthorised to publish,reproduce or copy in anymatter any part of thisnewspaper, (editorial,artwork and or advertising)without publisher’s writtenconsent.

NHILL LUTHERANPARISH WORSHIPSunday August 10

Woorak 9:00 am HCNhill 11:00 am HC

ST PATRICK’SCATHOLIC CHURCH

NHILLMass at 8.30am

NHILL CHISTIANFELLOWSHIP

10.00am CommunionService followed bymorning tea, all age

Sunday School and BibleStudy at 11.15am.

All Welcome.Enquires please phone:

5391 1044 or0429 911042

CHURCH NOTICES

• Nhill Community News

FOR SALE

HORSE – 16.2 hand, 12yostandard bred horse. HRV reg.Done endurancePh: 5391 1000

ORGAN – Yamaha electronicorgan with books Ph: 53911000

PONY – 9 hand. 8yogelding, black Ph: 5391 1000

FILLY – Standard bred.Mature filly. 15-16 hand(1.8m)Ph: 5391 1000

PIANO - Excellent condition.Iron frame.$500 ono Ph: 5391 1150 (AH)or Mb: 0429 027 808

TABLE - Solid Blackwoodextention table. Exc conditionSeats up to 14 people $450Ph: 0353 911 420

TRADE NOTICES

Business NhillAGM

Tuesday 12thAugust 2008

5.30pm Hindmarsh ShireCouncil Chambers

PUBLIC NOTICE

RENOVATION WORK

Reg. Builder. 30+ yrs experience

Friendly service. No job too small

For a free quote

ring Norm on 0410 471 794

UNITING CHURCH

Jeparit11:00am Morgan HC

Nhill9:15am Morgan

Yanac11:15 am WT Y1

BIBLE TEXT

Ye adulterers and adulteresses,know ye not that the friendship of the world isenmity with God? whosoever therefore will bea friend of the world is the enemy of God.

James 4:4

Wanted, old red brickssuitable for paving,

broken or wholeRing Linda on

5391 1467

WANTED TO BUY

PUBLIC NOTICE

EAR CANDLINGVery beneficial for all agesAppointments & enquires

Ph: Betty Picone5391 1627

ORIGINAL DRAFTING

SERVICES

For your new house or extension plan,

Ring Ilsa on 5389 2080 or 0418 338 679

TRADE NOTICES

SITUATION VACANT

Campbell Silos

Dimboola Road Nhill

Manufacturer of silos and field bins

A vacancy exists forcasual / full time

welders and sheetmetal worker

Immediate start

For further information contact Campbell Silos

on 53911 102 or fax resume to 53911904

1470 mm

320

mm

LORQUON MEMORIAL HALLCOMMITTEE

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is given of a PUBLIC MEETING

The Annual General Meeting of the LorquonMemorial Hall Committee is to be held at theLorquon Hall on Thursday 14 August 2008,commencing at 7.30pm, and nominations formembership of the Committee are invited.

Any member of the public who wishes to nominatefor the committee, should contact its Secretary, RonLowe, on 5391 0224 before the meeting, or attendthe meeting and nominate on the night. At theAnnual General Meeting all positions andmemberships of the Committee of Management willbe declared vacant and members will be electedfrom nominations received. These names are thensubmitted to Council. The Committee ofManagement serves a one-year appointment.

Mr John HicksChief Executive Officer

PUBLIC NOTICES

ANGLICAN PARISHOF WEST WIMMERA

19TH SUNDAY INORDINARY TIME

Saturday 9 August6pm vigil Mass

(Dimboola)

Sunday 10 August9am Mass (Nhill)

11am Mass (Kaniva)5pm Mass (Rainbow)

Tuesday 12 August11am Mass (Jeparit)

CLASSIFIEDS CLOSING TIME5pm Tuesday

Kaniva 10amBroughton 11:30

Jul 1897-2006 Average 3.4 13.7Jul 1897-2006 Highest 13.3 18th 1897 25.0 30th 1975

Jul 1897-2006 Lowest -6.1 11th 1904 5.0 4th 1900

July minimum temperatureHighest on record 13.3°c 18th 1897

Highest this month 9.5°c 16thAverage this month 3.3°c -0.1°c

Long-term average 3.4°cLowest this month -2.3°c 29th

Lowest on record -6.1°c 11th 1904

July maximum temperatureHighest on record 25.0°c 30th 1975

Highest this month 15.9°c 31stAverage this month 13.0°c -0.7°c

Long-term average 13.7°cLowest this month 9.4°c 29th

Lowest on record 5.0°c 4th 1900

July rainfallWettest on record 103.4mm 1981Wettest this month 15.0mm 7th

Total this month 47.2mm 18 day(s)Long-term average 45.4mm 13.6 day(s)

Driest this month 0.0mm 3rdDriest on record 5.1mm 1884

Year-to-dateAverage rainfall to Jul 226.2mm 54.2 day(s)

Total for 2008 152.6mm 50 day(s)Wettest day 25.0mm Jan 19

Lowest temperature -2.3°c Jul 29Highest temperature 41.5°c Jan 10

FRIDAYShowers

Min. 2° Max.12°50% rain chance to receive 1-5mm

Frost risk- Moderate

SATURDAYPossible showersMin.2° Max. 11°

50% rain chance to receive 1-5mmFrost risk- Moderate

SUNDAYShowers

Min 2° Max. 10°60% rain chance to receive 1-5mm

Frost risk - Moderate

MONDAYWind and showers easing

Min. 1° Max. 12°50% rain chance to receive 1-5mm

Frost risk - Moderate

TUESDAY Showers

Min 3° Max. 12°50% rain chance to receive 1-5mm

Frost risk - Moderate

WEDNESDAYWindy and showersMin. 6° Max. 11°

60% rain chance to receive 1-5mmFrost risk - Moderate

Wimm

era Weather

Earn cash for

unwanted

items

Sell unwanted

items FREE

nhillnews@

hotmail.com

Word of the Week

pusillanimous \pyoo-suh-LAN-uh-muhs\,

adjective:

Lacking in courage and resolution; contemptiblyfearful; cowardly.

Evil, unspeakable evil, rose in our midst, and weas a people were too weak, too indecisive, toopusillanimous to deal with it.— Kevin Myers, “An Irishman’s Diary”, Irish Times,October 20, 1999Under the hypnosis of war hysteria, with apusillanimous Congress rubber-stamping everywhim of the White House, we passed thewithholding tax.— Vivien Kellems, Toil, Taxes and TroubleYou are now anxious to form excuses to yourselffor a conduct so pusillanimous.— Ann Radcliffe, The Italian

Pusillanimous comes from Late Latin pusillanimis,from Latin pusillus, “very small, tiny, puny” +animus, “soul, mind.”

SPOT THE BALLCOMPETITIONWin a large pizza from the PARKSIDE PIZZA

by placing a ‘X’ where you think the football is in the photo.

To enter competition place an X on photo and attach a Nhill

Community News Banner in the box provided at the Nhill

Community News Office. Nearest to the football will win.

Jeannie Clark was the lucky winner of the lastSpot the Ball competition

Name:..................................................................................................

Contact number:....................................................................................

Page 8 Nhill Community News - August 7, 2008

• Nhill Community Sporting News

The Nhill men’s hockey team ventured toWarracknabeal on Saturday to play against Kaniva fora spot in the final four and the chance to play in theupcoming finals.

The team once again called on Ben Smith and theJanetzki boys (Grady & Jack) to make up the numbersas Trevor James was still unavailable due to his “aroundthe world trip” and Mont Miller also unavailable dueto his commitments with the “Crusty Demons”. Matchesagainst Kaniva this season have all been closely foughtwith Kaniva having the edge, winning all previousencounters by the narrowest of margins.

The Warracknabeal fields were hard and fast and thegame started in a similar fashion with Kaniva makingthe better of the early running. David Reichelt startedthe game strongly and regularly cleared the ball fromin front of Graeme Jago in goals, his desperatedefending a highlight of the game. Kaniva’s hard workwas rewarded early in the half when they scored thefirst goal of the match with a sweet strike into the cornerof the net.

Jarryd Bendall had another good game and controlledplay very well in defence as well as creating someforward moves. He was ably assisted by his two flanksin Ben Smith and Graeme Janetzki who continuallythwarted attacks by Kaniva down both of their wings.Nhill fought their way back into the match late in thefirst half, creating more opportunities through theefforts of Adrian Creek in the centre and Ross Thurlowon the inner.. However the defence of Kaniva held firmand the half ended with Kaniva leading 1-0.

Nhill had much more attacking play in the secondhalf and started to look more like scoring. Peter Colbertwas providing some good crosses from the left wingand as a result the team was starting to win a few morepenalty corners. Ross Thurlow managed a couple ofgood strikes on goal but was frustrated by some verygood goalkeeping and also the upright of the goalposton one occasion.

As the game drew to it conclusion Nhill’s attack ongoal became more urgent, but try as they might theforwards could not score an equaliser let alone a matchwinning goal. The half finished as it had started andKaniva took the win and a shot at the finals in a fewweeks time. Nhill now plays the two top teams in thefinal two home and away rounds and, while it is stillmathematically possible to make the final four,unavailability of key players and a poor goal differencemake this unlikely to happen.

Umpires votes: 3-Jarryd Bendall, 2-Adrian Creek 1-David Reichelt.

Next week Nhill play against Warracknabeal Hoopsin Horsham at 3.30pm. Players should meet at the SpotCafé car park at 2.00pm to carpool.

Nhill, VIC: IGA Basketball Clinic, a highlightlast year in Nhill, is once again coming to the area.The following sessions are scheduled:

September 22 ages 8 -11September 23 ages 11-12September 24 ages 13-17

Clinic is for boys and girls ages 8 - 17 and willoperate from 9:00 - 3:00 each day.

Due to lack of court space there will only be amaximum of 30 kids each day

The clinic features quality fundamentalinstruction and specializes in individual attentionin all phases of the game of basketball. Allparticipants will learn the skills that will build thefoundation for success in basketball. Clinic attendeesare organized by age group and will participate indaily skills contests and league games. “I can’t waitto come back to Nhill. Just to see the kids learningand having fun was a reward in itself. It will begreat to see some familiar faces and meet some newkids as well. We just want each and every child tobe a better person as well as a better player whenthe clinic is over.”

To register for the camp or for more informationplease call Michelle Robins or emailtandmrobins@bigpond.com

Finals hopesdashed by

Kaniva!

Judith Gould (above) was back inform recently when she won the onlygame for the Kiata Arrows team againstthe Commercial Hotel at theCommercial Hotel.

Kiata Arrows went through to thefinals, but lost last Tuesday night to theFarmers Arms team.Judith, who was just filling in for theteam on the night, not only had a good

win, but also proved she still had a steadyhand for darts after suffering a strokerecently.West Wimmera Darts Association Resultsfor finals week 1, played Tuesday 5thAugust:1st Semi - Final, Farmers 4 defKiata 3. 2nd Semi - Final Apex 4 defCommercial 212th August Preliminary FinalCommercial v Farmers at Apex

Juniors: Revengers 4 dRaiders 1. Goals: Revengers,D. Robinson, M. Moloney, M.Hewitt, B. Crafter; Raiders, A.Wallis. Best: Revengers, M.Williamson, M. Moloney, M.Watts, M. Hewitt; Raiders, K.Meyer, L. Wallis, B. Dixon, A.Wallis.

Kangaroos 3 d Leopards 1.Goals: Kangaroos, J. Klinge,N. Jorgensen, MichaelPohlner; Leopards, B. Smith.Best: Kangaroos, J. Klinge, N.Jorgensen, Brydon Tischler;Leopards, T. Dent, A. Welsh,J. Janetzki.

Warriors 3 d Kookaburras 2.Goals: Warriors, N. Alexander2, B. Alexander; Kookaburras,J. Keating, C. Halsall. Best:Warriors, N. Alexander, S.Bone, M. Croot; Kookaburras,K. Villis, O. Elsom, J. Keating.Ladder: Kangaroos 52

points, Warriors 42 (goal

71 Wilson Street Horham5282 0000

WANTED - NEW LISTINGSDue to the volume of our sales in the

area recently , we are urgently needingnew listings of houses and farmlets in

Nhill and surrounding areas.If you are thinking of selling contact us

for a free, no obligation appraisal of yourpropertyContact:

Ian Davidson Mb: 0417 538 240

Wimmera Hockey Association results from round 15

Judith can still peg them back IGA Basketball ClinicsReturn To Nhill

Margaret Hamilton startig the promotion for theIGA Basketball Clinic for this year

difference plus-25), Leopards42 (plus-21), Raiders 34,Revengers 26, Kookaburras 8,Bombers 6.Women: Highlanders 6 d

Yanac Women 0. Goals:Highlanders, J. Zordan 3, R.Creek, C. McFarlane, S.O’Connor. Best: Highlanders,C. McFarlane, K. Ferrier, E.Morrow; Yanac Women, S.Coughlan, M. Jago, J. Ussing.

Warrack Women 2 drewwith Dimboola Women 2.Goals: Warrack Women, S.Puls 2; Dimboola Women, J.Ross, M. Searle. Best: WarrackWomen, A. Argent, L. Arnold-Wardle, S. Puls; DimboolaWomen, C. Elsom, M. Searle,E. Klinge, J. Ross.

Thunderbirds forfeited toKaniva Women.Ladder: Highlanders 58

points, Dimboola Women 42,Warrack Women 36, Kaniva

Women 20, Yanac Women 16,Thunderbirds 8.Men: Hoops 1 d Dimboola

Men 0. Goals: Hoops, B.Peters. Best: Hoops, S. Laverty,S. King, S. Bardell; DimboolaMen, B. Lovett, T. Jorgensen,N. Jorgensen.

Kaniva Men 1 d Nhill Men0. Goals: Kaniva Men, M.McDonald. Best: Kaniva Men,K. Meyer, R. Wallis, M.McDonald; Nhill Men, J.Bendall, A. Creek, D. Reichelt.

Tigers 2 drew withHurricanes 2. Goals: Tigers, A.Clohesy, K. Croot; Hurricanes,A. Dorman, L. Dunn. Best:Tigers, K. Croot, M. Dart, J.Cramer; Hurricanes, W.Hewitt, S. Grose, L. Dunn.Ladder: Tigers 48 points,

Hoops 40, Hurricanes 34,Kaniva Men 30, Nhill Men 22,Dimboola Men 6.

Information removed byrequest