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The last Fishing Competition of our season was held over the weekend which saw many members get out and have a fish. As it was the last Goblet of our season I congratulate everyone who participated in making it a great season even if the weather was unpleasant at times and congratulations to all our Goblet winners. The 2023-2024 season starts immediately so you can start sending me your fish to be recorded.Remember that one fish of each species can be recorded each day if you wish. Our next Goblet weekend is September 15th-16-17th. Goblet is a non Goglet fish species. Measure In times have now changed to 2pm hopefully giving members a little extra time to fish on the Sunday. Measure In and BBQ will be held at the Tuross Club. Results for the August Goblet " MORWONG" were. Goblet winner was Mathew Roberts catching one of only two Morwong for the weekend. At 39cm worth 59.97pts. Mens Outside winner was Allan [The Godfather] Backhouse with a Nannygai 33cm worth 110pts. Womens Outside was won by Rachel Weatherby catching a nice Snapper At 60cm worth 129.9pts. Mens Lake and Estuary was won by Neil Alexander with a Tailor 35.6cm worth 58pts. Womens lake and Estuary was won by Pam Alexander with a Tailor 37.7cm worth 68.5pts. Mens Rock and Beach winner was Scott Westbury catching a Salmon 49.3cm worth 78.25pts, No winner for the Women's Rock and Beach. Junior winner was won by Chris Westbury who managed to out fish his father again catching a nice sized Snapper 37.5cm worth 54.98pts. Mystery Fish no. 2 Blackfish, was not won. Turkey of the month was awarded to Paul Skilton who after launching his boat found that the boat's battery was dead flat and could not start the boat. There went the days fishing for Paul and Allison. Now he's up for a new battery. For the weekend I recorded 45 fish by 13 members with 10 different species of fish. Thank you to all members for your help in the past season making my job a little easier and hope this next season will be bigger and better with our fish recording. Many thanks Neil Alexander, Competition Secretary.

President Sue Beavan welcomed 39 ladies especially to those members who have recently returned from holidays. Hope Jan and John are enjoying their getaway up north, I know Jan always reads my weekly Report when away. Pat Bill Chair of Selection called cards which she and Jenny Blyth had selected while David was absent. There were some very close scores today so well done to Selection Committee. Winners on Rink 11, Gai Gibson, Sonia Frey and Bev Feehan.Runners-up Rink 14, Gloria Harper, Colleen Ashby and Lyn Hardy. Lucky Losers Rink 12, Di MacPherson, Joan Rimmer and Yvonne Huddleston. Promised Skips Sue and Nancy that I would mention that Leads Carmel and Tricia bowled really well today. Although my team didn’t win we all had an enjoyable game together , quite tricky in the wind though. Other winning teams, Gay Biggs as a swinging Lead with Raija Johnston and Alison Innes. Jenny Blyth and June Williams in a Pairs match. Jeanette Roberts, Wendy Geary and Karen Signor. Carmel Price, Judy Davis and Sue Morgan. Di Wotherspoon, Helen Rees and Sue Beavan. Money Club winners, Pat Bill and Judy Armstrong. Lucky numbers, Jeanette Roberts, Gwen Ware, Sue Morgan. Congratulations to Pat Bill who is celebrating her Birthday, we all joined in with the Happy Birthday song. Nomination Forms are on Notice Board for Management and Selection Committees , closes on 2nd September. A Special General Meeting will be held on Thursday 21st September @ 10am, followed by our AGM. Club Pairs which closes on 29th August and District Fours nomination forms are also on Notice Board. Sue announced we will celebrate our last day before unification on Tuesday 12th September. The Women’s Bowling Club started in February 1980 so we will be celebrating 43 years also. Winners Sonia Frey, Bev Feehan, Gai Gibson . District Senior Pairs Runners-up, Gay Biggs and Sue Beaven.

On Tuesday 22 August 2023, 20 ladies played a Stableford competition, sponsored by Bodalla Bakery Results were: A Grade: Winner was Leonie Snodgrass (17) with a score of 38 points. The runner-up was Pauline Nash (25) with 33 points. B Grade: Winner was Beverley Theobald (41) with a score of 41 points and the runner-up was Samantha Dryden (35) with a score of 34 points. C Grade: Winner was Jenny Reilly (45) with a score of 35 points and the runner-up was Dianne Brown (45) with a score of 25 points. Balls went to Annette Manton 33, Gail Rogers 31, Elsa Shearer 31 and Cate O’Brien 31. Nearest the pin on the 6th was Pauline Nash and the 15th was Leonie Snodgrass. Nearest the pin on the 7th was Leonie Snodgrass (A grade) and Beverley Theobold (B Grade). Image: Leonie Snodgrass, Jenny Reilly and Beverley Theobald

It’s a great time to dig into your very own home compost or worm farming project. Eurobodalla Council is offering free workshops this September to give residents practical tips to start or improve home compost or worm farms. With a free kit to get started, Council’s waste services manager Nathan Ladmore said it’ll be easy to turn your food scraps into fertiliser. “The weather has been a great introduction to spring, and plants will thrive with your very own nutrient-rich fertiliser from either a home compost setup or worm farm,” Mr Ladmore said. “If gardening is not your thing, you can still benefit from composting or worm farming by reducing your red-lidded bin contents – latest audit figures showed 36.6 percent of Eurobodalla’s red bin contents was food waste.” Mr Ladmore said organic waste releases methane as it breaks down in landfill, adding greenhouse gases to the environment. “Recycling your organic waste is far more beneficial for both your garden and the environment,” he said. “It's also a fun and rewarding way to get the kids actively involved in the environment.” Free composting workshops will be held at Moruya Transfer Station on: Friday 8 September, 9.30am – 11am. Saturday 9 September, 9.30am – 11am Friday 15 September, 12pm – 1.30pm Saturday 16 September, 9.30am – 11am Worm farming workshops will be held at Moruya Transfer Station on: Friday 8 September, 12pm – 1.30pm Saturday 9 September, 12pm – 1.30pm Friday 15 September, 9.30am – 11am Saturday 16 September, 12pm – 1.30pm For more information or to book contact Council’s waste management team on 4474 1024 or visit www.esc.nsw.gov.au/residents/gardens/home-composting-and-worm-farming Above: Compost is a nutrient-rich fertiliser for your garden. Learn how to make your own at a free workshop this September.

The community are invited and warmly encouraged to attend a yarning circle about the referendum on a Voice to Parliament for First Nations people. This conversation and information session is offered by the Public Issues Commission of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn. The guest facilitator is Russell Rollason AM. Russell has been involved in Indigenous matters since the 1970s and in 1981 as Information Officer for the Australian Council of Churches. He travelled with the ground-breaking World Council of Churches team visit to the Australian Aborigines.  More recently, as Executive Director for Anglicare Australia he convened the National Indigenous working group for the Anglicare network. He has been recognized for his services to international development and humanitarian aid and promotion of social justice in Australia. Saturday 2nd September 11am-1pm Red Door Hall Moruya

A $3 million project will see new water and sewer pipes installed beneath the seabed of Narooma’s Wagonga Inlet. The 400+ metre lengths of plastic pipe will replace the existing 44-year-old steel ones that are nearing the end of their useful life. Eurobodalla Council’s manager of water and sewer Brett Corven said the work would use environmentally friendly techniques to minimise the environmental impact. “The new pipes will be installed east of the Narooma Bridge, parallel to the existing pipes running between Mill Bay and Ken Rose Park,” Mr Corven said. “We’ll use a rig that installs pipes using horizontal directional drilling, which means we only dig up ground at the ends of the pipeline to as we tunnel under the sea floor. While that’s underway, we’ll also weld the 12-metre lengths of poly to create pipes that can be pulled into place once the tunnels are ready. “By replacing the old pipes we avoid potential environmental impacts and major water supply interruptions should they fail. We also gain efficiencies as water and waste travel more easily through the new 450-millimetre diameter high-density polyethylene pipes. “These corrosion resistant new pipes have a 100-hundred-year lifespan, double that of the existing pipes. We are installing them ahead of adjacent new piling that comes with the planned Marine Rescue Facility upgrade and raised concerns for us with the old steel pipes.” Mr Corven said Ken Rose Park, just south of the bridge, would be closed until work finishes, maybe as late as the end of November. “This includes the car park, toilets, and path around the park. There will be no other impact on motorists. For seven weeks beginning Wednesday 23 August a longer section of shared path will be closed – from Ken Rose Park down toward the Narooma Pool. Pedestrians and cyclists will be diverted along paths adjacent to the Princes Highway and Bluewater Drive during this time,” he said. “We’ll also have crew set up at Mill Bay but there should be no impact on car park users.” The Council funded upgrade forms part of its Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy, providing Eurobodalla with robust water and sewer systems for future generations. For more information visit Council’s Wagonga Inlet pipe crossings page. Above: New water and sewer pipes are being installed under the seabed of Narooma’s Wagonga Inlet, running from Mill Bay to Ken Rose Park, east of the bridge.

Terry Montgomerie Vice-President welcomed 36 bowlers with several teams sharing games this week . Welcome to Peter Mills and Greg Keyte from Corowa, also Tony “Mouse” Pound son of Roz Greenhalgh. Good to see Karen and John Signor back on the green after their Winter sojourn in Queensland. What a day, it felt almost like summer has arrived early it was so warm and not a cloud in the sky. Congratulations to our new Treasurer Karen James and committee doing a great job with Results. Winners with Highest Winning Margin, Leonie Cornelly and David Nalor. Runners-up, Michael Voce and Karen Signor. David selected Rink 11 to try for Jackpot . Winning Skip Karen Signor cut cards and came up with the Joker so four very lucky and happy Twisties with $500 to share between each team member. Other winning teams, Mad Max and Whizza , with Max bowling like a champion. Peter Mills and Ute Krook. Tony Dobson with Moby Dick and Smiley McGregor sharing a half game. Mary Handley and Sadie with Jamesy. John “Doc” Signor with Bread Roll and Hot Lips sharing game. Roz Greenhalgh and Sue Lalor. Lucky number winners, 17 Jamesy, 28 Whizza. Hope to have Alma back on the green soon with her new nickname “Scottie” and Karen Crowe as K.C. Winners, David Lalor & Leonie Cornelly.

Results – Saturday 19th August 2023 – Grand Final Jindabyne “Bushpigs” 50 defeated Crookwell “Dogs” 33 Jindabyne Bushpigs finished the season undefeated to claim the premiership for a second year running. A high scoring game were Crookwell never gave in and chased the lead all day with some excellent tries. In the end Jindabyne had too much strength & depth in their squad to pull away in the final 20 minutes to win in front of a huge local crowd. Competition ladder Jindabyne “Bushpigs” 64 Crookwell “Dogs” 53 Hall “Bushrangers” 50 ADFA Military College 46 Taralga “Tigers” 35 Bungendore “Mudchooks” 35 Yass “Rams” 31 Batemans Bay Broulee 17 Cooma “Red Devils” 8 Braidwood “Redbacks” 5

Giiyong Festival, the largest multi-arts festival in the Yuin Nation, will take place on Saturday 18 November 2023. The event organisers, South East Arts, Twofold Aboriginal Corporation and Eden Local Aboriginal Land Council have announced the new date for the festival to be held at the Aboriginal-owned property “Jigamy”, between Pambula and Eden, home of the Thaua people. Giiyong means ‘come to welcome’ in the south coast languages as spoken by Elders. Giiyong Festival celebrates the rich cultural history of the region and will feature music, dance, food, cultural demonstrations and more. South East Arts has secured multi-year funding for Giiyong Festival from Create NSW, one of only two regional festivals in NSW to be offered this support, for 2023, 2024 and 2025. Jazz Williams, Giiyong Festival Director says, “Being supported by Create NSW over the next three years is a brilliant outcome and means we can really establish and build the event with our key presenting partner, Twofold Aboriginal Corporation. With a lineup of incredible First Nations musicians, dancers, presenters and thinkers being booked for 2023, this year is shaping up beautifully, and we are now calling for volunteers to help bring this unique festival experience together.” In 2022, almost 90 people volunteered in roles that covered all aspects of the event. Helpers are needed for a variety of tasks such as setting up, decorating the site, parking attendants, looking after the grounds, helping visitors and staffing the office. Ms Williams describes volunteering at Giiyong Festival as a great opportunity to be involved in a large-scale, multi-faceted community event, but also it’s a chance to be part of creating a platform to present important cultural information and experiences. “We are looking for people from all walks of life, over the age of 18. People with event experience are always very handy but there really is a role for everyone, and even signing up for a four hour shift helps immensely,” she said. “In 2022, we were battered by torrential rain, but it didn’t dampen the spirit of the event. We managed to relocate the whole festival in 24 hours within the Jigamy property and the community really supported us and turned out, despite the weather,” Ms Williams said. Giiyong Festival, first held in 2018, provides a rare opportunity in south east NSW for the entire community to come together in celebration of Aboriginal arts, culture, reconciliation and resilience. Giiyong Festival is made possible by funding from Create NSW and local sponsors. Tickets are now available online and the committee will also be calling for Aboriginal-owned businesses to book stalls in the Guganyella Arts & Culture Market, a popular feature of the event. Tickets can be purchased to the Festival and volunteers can register at www.giiyong.com.au Above: Giiyong Festival 2022 - Duurunu Miru, Djaadjawan & Gadhu Dancers Sunset Dance Ceremony Image David Rogers Photography

Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips is inviting South Coast locals to shape the future of national disaster response by having input to the Alternative Commonwealth Capabilities for Crisis Response discussion paper. The Federal Government provides disaster assistance to state and territory governments during and after natural disasters. This consultation process will help to streamline this process, and will involve a range of avenues for participation, including online submissions from the public. “Locals have first-hand knowledge of how bushfires, floods and storms have impacted them, so it makes sense to ask them what they need next time. I’m strongly encouraging local people to submit their views so we can ensure our region receives the best support we can from the Federal Government,” Fiona said. There will also be a series of stakeholder roundtables scheduled throughout the remainder of the year. These roundtables will bring together representatives from various sectors, including state, territory, and local governments, non-government organisations, not-for-profit groups, volunteer organisations, corporate entities, and more. “We’ve been working since February to try and make our communities more resilient in the face of natural disasters. Ensuring the major stakeholders are all on the same page is a big part of that process,” Fiona said. The Department of Home Affairs and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) will use the insights and perspectives collected from public submissions and discussions to guide the development of policies and recommendations to the Government regarding potential options for improved disaster response capabilities. The Albanese Labor Government recognises the invaluable role of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) have played in domestic disaster relief efforts. Defence will still be used in disaster recovery, when necessary, but this report will ensure Defence is not the primary recourse in disaster response. This approach aligns with the Defence Strategic Review and ensures that Defence resources are employed as a last resort rather than a first option. “I have seen how effective the ADF can be in disaster situations. They’ve worked so hard and helped so many people. But the reality is that disaster relief is not their main job – and it’s important that the ADF stays focused on the important work they are already doing,” Fiona said. “This discussion paper will look at ways other organisations can be supported to assist our communities in the event of natural disasters,” Fiona concluded. The discussion paper's release aligns with ongoing efforts to bolster support personnel, facilitated by the Albanese Government's $38 million commitment from the October Budget to Disaster Relief Australia. This veteran-led organisation plays a pivotal role in providing supplementary assistance to states and territories during disaster situations. The full discussion paper can be accessed at www.homeaffairs.gov.au/reports-and-pubs/files/alternative-clth-capabilities-crisis-response.pdf Submissions will be accepted until September 15, 2023.

The 2023/24 Triples Championship has been decided after the playing of the semi-finals and final. Chris Coddington, Col Fletcher and Marcel Kors are the new champions after they managed to hold on to take the final. To make the final Kors’ side had a close win over Geoff Lee, Alan McLeod and Doug Williams in their semi-final clash. The early ends of the game were evenly contested with Williams just in front at 5 - 4 after 7 ends. Kors gradually pulled ahead to have a 15 – 8 lead after 15 ends. Williams then struck back and by the 19th end his side had moved to the front at 16 – 15. Kors steadied and by the 23rd of 25 ends looked safe leading 23 – 17. Not to be denied Williams picked up 4 shots on the second last end to trail 23 -21. In a gripping final end Kors was able to seal the victory with a single shot to win 24 – 21. Michael Challice, John Wagstaff and John Fahey played Noel Downie, Allan Etheredge and John Monks in the other semi-final. Monks started well and lead 6 – 3 after 6 ends. The next four ends proved crucial. Fahey picked up 12 shots in this period to move to a strong 15 – 6 advantage. Monks staged a mini comeback so that by the 12th end the score was 15 – 11. The next period of play was very tight with 9 ends being decided by a single shot! Fahey was able to consolidate his lead as his side won 6 of these ends. Fahey’s side claimed a 26 -16 victory to book their position in the final. The early part of the final between Kors and Fahey was made very difficult for the players as the wind picked up. All players struggled with the conditions resulting in low scoring. After 7 ends the scores were locked at 5 all. At this point Kors started to dominant the game and looked in control as his side gradually built a good lead. With just four ends to play they lead 21 – 12. However, the final four ends provided a twist! Fahey won the 22nd and 23rd ends to reduce the margin to 21 – 14. The second last end was crucial. Fahey held one shot and also had several shots in the head. Sticking to his approach, that had proved successful throughout the game, Kors played a positive shot in an effort to win the end only to be slightly off target and remove his closest bowl. As a result Fahey picked up 4 shots and now had a real chance as his side trailed by just 3 at 21 – 18. The last end was nerve wracking for the players as they strived for the win. With the skips to play their final bowls it was anyone’s game. Fahey scored two shots on the end to just fall shot of victory. Kors took out the championship 21 – 20 after a hell of a fright! Chris Coddington lead particularly well for the winners and set a good platform for his team. Congratulations to the winners on their victory and to the runners up for their never say die attitude! Above: 2023:4 Triples Champions - Col Fletcher, Chris Coddington and Marcel Kors

Welcome to this week’s editorial, You might find a few letters to the editor in this edition written in response to Council’s decision around a recommendation by Council’s Aboriginal Advisory Committee (AAC) . The motion that was put to councillors was: THAT Council consider the following recommendation: 1. We the members of the Aboriginal Advisory Committee recommend that the Eurobodalla Shire Council supports a ‘yes’ vote in the referendum for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. Also, that the Council advises all residents of Eurobodalla Shire about this decision and advertises this decision in signs on the council’s properties”. If you pull this apart you will see that, when put to the vote, it would firstly reveal those councillors who did not support a ‘yes’ vote in the referendum for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. Any Councillor who did not raise their hand would be noted as a dissenter. But look carefully, the second part of the motion requested Council to advise all residents of Eurobodalla Shire about this decision and advertise this decision in signs on the council’s properties. There is no mention of who would pay for this, who would erect the signs, who would design the signs, who would maintain the signs given that 48% are polling to vote NO, and as such the signs would be vandalised. Simply there is no budget and the Council can't just vote to add an unknown cost to a budget under stress. Maybe the wording of the posters and hoardings might have a group photo of the councillors with the caption "We support the yes vote". What if a councillor didn’t support it? Could they stand aside at the photoshoot. There is little doubt that any Councillor who voted NOT to support this two part motion would be characterised as a NO voter. The last time I looked how a person voted was a private thing. The joy of democracy. This referendum has become very divisive to the point, as was shown yesterday, that “you are either with us or against us”. It reminds me of Spain’s Queen Isabella the Catholic when she and her husband instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 to achieve religious unity by punishing non-Christians, doubters, and heretics. A show of voting against yesterday would have resulted in a proverbial Yellow Cross of David painted on that councillor. Above: Carceres, Spain - photo by lei. There have been countless explanations across the media of why we should vote YES. In turn there are dissenters in an equally vocal NO camp offering their perspective to those who care to read or listen. But at the end of the day it is your vote and my vote. My private vote that I do not have to reveal to anyone. That same right should be is extended to our councillors. How they vote is their business. The motion put forward to vote, with a show of hands, that “ Eurobodalla Shire Council supports a ‘yes’ vote in the referendum” puts councillors in precarious position. “I have to vote YES to support this and if I vote NO I will be vilified and labelled”. As is the case Councillors are now being vilified for daring to offer an amended motion that was voted by a majority and with Worthington and Mayne in dissent There may have been a gallery of YES voters attending the Council meeting who walked out after the Council voted an amendment. By calling out “Shame, Shame, Shame” they appeared to have not listened carefully to the reasons councillors gave for their determination. Councillors were painted into a corner by the motion they were presented. A vote of NO might have revealed how some might vote in the referendum. A vote of NO might well have been a vote against emblazoning every Council owned asset in the shire with a “we support the YES vote”. No party is allowed to display their electioneering advertising on Council assets but here was a Council committee requesting that Council do so, as if it were immune to Electoral Commission rules. So Council voted on the amendment below: Now councillors are being accused of sitting on the fence and failing to represent their community by voting for this amendment rather than voting to support the YES camp and to placard Council assets across the shire saying “This Council is a YES council”, possibly encouraging other councils to follow. Now they are receiving hate mail. Council have instead proactively directed the community to their comprehensive website that offers links to a wealth of VOICE information. To do otherwise would have been undemocratic. If you were a councillor how would you have voted, and is hate mail a reasonable response if the councillors voted on an amended motion they considered neutral, yet positive directing the community to accredited resources providing more information? Voters will vote on the information they have gleaned and hopefully not seduced by a placard that says “Council supports the Yes vote (and therefore so should you)”. As to how I am going to vote? That’s remains private to ensure I don’t influence your vote or suffer abuse from one camp or another. Fence sitting? I don’t think so. Until next lei ABC Sth East interview with Clr Amber Schutz by Lisa Markham August 17th 2023 Recorded under Fair Dealing All copy right remains with ABC

Mathew Hatcher - Mayor Eurobodalla Shire putting this week's Council Meeting on the record. "We had 13 speakers for Public Forum today and a packed gallery - great to see. Lengthy discussion about Council’s Aboriginal Advisory Committee recommendation to support the yes vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum. The recommendation was noted, with Council to continue to provide links to official information on our website > www.esc.nsw.gov.au/yuin "A notice of motion about heat havens will see a report come back to Council in November about potential to use Council facilities. The Bay Pavilions review was discussed, with the findings and next steps noted. Read the full business paper and catch the meeting recording later this week at www.esc.nsw.gov.au/meetings Editors Note: The Mayor's featured album this week is Aloha Hawaii by the Waikiki Beach Boys released in 1969. This album was on repeat in our household. I was 13 and my father was 34. I remember clearly his practicing the limbo in the loungeroom as it was the thing to at parties in the early 60's in the tropics. Here's to a nice memory - Thanks Mat.

The Bush Fire Danger Period will commence on Friday 1 September for the Bega Valley Shire Council & Eurobodalla Shire Council areas. This means that a Fire Permit will be required to light an outdoor fire from midnight. Fire Permits are free and can be obtained by contacting your local Rural Fire Service or Fire and Rescue NSW Brigade, or your local Fire Control Centre. Safe burning is your responsibility. Failure to obtain a Permit or follow the conditions of the Permit can result in significant penalties. More info: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/BFDP

Your Beagle Weekender Volume 324 of August 18th 2023 is OUT NOW Read it as a PDF HERE Read it as a FLIP BOOK The Beagle Weekender: bringing you great weekend reading along with all that is happening around the Eurobodalla Shire in Arts and Entertainment, Food, Cinema, History and Reviews and the best What's On Guide on the coast.

Wednesday, 16th August This week’s Stableford round again saw some fine scores recorded by the 16 players who participated. “Golf Buddies” Val Moore and Vicki Goodwin were neck and neck throughout the match with both playing beautifully consistent and steady golf. Both finished with 35 points and on a countback Val was declared the winner and Vicki the runner-up. Balls went to: Barbara Kennedy (34), Joanne Dixon (33 C/B), Lyn Gibbs (33) NTP: Div. 1 5th Hole Angie McMillan Div. 2 5th Hole Marilyn Bingham Photo: Val Moore

Beautiful winter sunshine today embraced the ladies play across the Eurobodalla., Some of the matches were very close with only games in it for the win. Match results, Division 1, Bay Babes won 8 sets, against Moruya Nil sets, Narooma won 6 sets, against Tuross 2 sets, Tomakin had a BYE, Division 2, Narooma Gold won 7 sets, against Broulee Brolgas 1 set, Tomakin won 5 sets, against Broulee Flamingos 3 sets, Bay Breeze won 5 sets, against Bay Waves 3 sets, Tomkatz won 7 sets, against Swans 1 set, Kaeren Sutherland ETLC Secretary, 49 games, 12 games, 45 games, 29 games, 44 games, 22 games, 39 games, 38 games, 36 games, 34 games, 46 games, 14 games --------

On a beautiful winter day, Wednesday 16th August, 28 entrants competed in the NSW Bowl 4BBB Stableford event. Jan Boxsell and Jane Blomfield came in with an amazing 48 points. Pam Shepherd and Marion Brooks also had an impressive score of 45 points. Ball run down went to the following teams. Di Wilkes and Jenny Walker - 43 points Lisa Beveridge and Marlene Hunt - 42 points Marita Harriss and Jenny McIntyre - 41 points on C/B Some of the ladies who competed in the 4BBB Jan Boxsell, Jenny Walker, Jane Blomfield, Chris Hendra, Sylvia Donohoe.

Applications are now open for the 2023 St Cecilia Youth Music Scholarships. The dedicated volunteer committee administering these coveted scholarships is pleased to announce the return of the program, which is open to young musicians from the Eurobodalla, Bega Valley and Shoalhaven shires. Those who audition will be in the running for $5,500 in scholarships. Auditions will be held for entrants aged 8-18 years on October 7 and 8, where judging will take place. The winners will be announced at the spectacular Awards Concert to be held at St Bernard’s Church on November 19. Newly elected President and past winner of the St Cecilia Youth Music Scholarship, Jessica Farrell, is excited to see the return of the program and is looking forward to showcasing the talented young musicians of our region. “I remember the excitement and pride of being recognised for my music and I’m very pleased that we were able to continue this important scholarship program for young people in our region,” she said. “Young musicians need a place to perform and hone their skills, as well as the money to continue their studies. “We’re grateful for all the support we receive to make the scholarships available, and we encourage budding classical and contemporary musicians to make an application.” The ESCMS receives an annual grant from the Eurobodalla Shire Council and support from Rotary Batemans Bay, Moruya CWA and the South Coast Music Society, as well as from generous donors in the community. The money is used to fund the scholarships, run the auditions and stage the final concert. The St Cecilia Youth Music Scholarships were instigated in 1995 by Maria de Rocco who believed in the talents of young people and recognised their need for acknowledgement, support and a stage. Her vision was to provide encouragement and financial support to local young musicians and this work has been continued by committed volunteers ever since. Information and application forms are available at www.stcecilia.org.au and the closing date is September 29. The application fee is $25 and it is possible to enter in more than one discipline. Above: Former scholarship winner Damia O'Loughlin on Clarinet