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Arts ToodyayJohn Zwanda

WITH such perfect weather accompanied by glorious sunny winter’s days, the week-end of July 27-28 was perfect for another fabulous Art Trail in our beautiful town of Toodyay. The artistic talent of our local artists was again on show at six studio locations, Coorinja Winery (Karen Chappelow, Michelle Murfits, Barbara Greaves); Key Farm (Colin Moore); Despina’s Studio

Toodyay Event PlanningRev. Dr Brian Ludlow

HAS IT ever struck you, as it occurred to me, what a sociable place Toodyay is? Our festival season starts in March with the Music Fest, followed swiftly by Moondyne in May, The Fibre Festival in June, the International Food Festival and Avon Descent in August and, the Christmas Street Party and Carols in the Park in December. That’s not to forget many other events hosted in the town including events such as The Art Trail, Targa West and Bush Poets. Hardly a month passes without something happening. None of these events could occur without the efforts of many volunteers on event day. So, perhaps we should call Toodyay the Town of Volunteers, although to my mind, Festival Town has a nice ring to it. Volunteers are valuable and an essential part of every festival in the preparatory stages as well as on the day. Small groups of volunteers meet from time to time behind-the-scenes throughout the year to plan and make arrangements. These include applying for grants, allocating ground space, organising costumes and a myriad of other things. Each major event operates under its own organising group and many are stand-alone incorporated bodies for organisational and funding reasons, but as you can imagine there are considerable overlaps of people serving on these groups. So it was that Toodyay Event Planning Inc. (TEPI) was established a couple of years back. Given that a number of these festivals all book food vendors, entertainers and other equipment suppliers and share many of the same volunteers, it seemed logical to set up an over-arching organisation which could help to co-ordinate lists of suppliers and oversee and manage the assets owned by one of the festivals for the potential benefit of the other events.

Event planners seek volunteers to boost ‘Festival Town’ calendar

Perfect weather draws visitors to Art Trail

Visitors admire art displayed at Coorinja Winery, one of the six studio locations for the Toodyay Art Trail.

In short, this is a volunteer organisation to assist other groups of volunteers with their festival planning tasks etc. Volunteers form the backbone of our festivals, and there is always space for more. Indeed, we would love to have some new members on our planning teams and working groups in the coming weeks and months. Interested in getting involved? Then come along to the Annual General Meeting of TEPI which will be held back to back with the Toodyay Music Fest Inc. AGM in the Freemasons Hotel on Monday September 16 at 7pm.

(Despina Weston, Anna McLean); Studio 4, Duke Street (Sharon Boxall, Brian Aylward); Studio 5, 23 Francis Street (Paula Greenway, Peter Robinson) and at Studio 6, 25 MacDonald Retreat (Katie Martin). It was a huge success with an overwhelming response from visitors both local and from far away. This annual exhibition is gaining prominence as a signature event in Toodyay’s social calendar. So for those of you who missed it this time around do not disappoint yourself in 2020.

Art customer Jacqui Quinn-Smith (centre) with son Reuben and local painter Despina Weston.


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Toodyay Music ClubJenny Edgecombe

THERE was a good turnout for an excellent afternoon’s singing at our July meeting. As usual, everyone was invited to join in the skiffle session of well-known songs that opens these club afternoons. This session provides a great opportunity for impromptu harmonies, in addition to warming up our voices. Who could resist joining in with last month’s choices, which included Country Roads and the old favourite Road to Gundagai? The audience welcomed Moya and Peter back from their travels and they treated us to some great harmonies in a variety of songs including The Wild Rover. They also contributed a sweet, wistful version of Today. As always, Mark and Pete’s guitars combined well to accompany Moya and Pete’s items. Phil wowed the audience with his bluesy guitar in some of his particular favourites. The audience enjoyed Will’s duets with Margaret, which included The Carnival is Over. Incidental ly, Wil l a lso won your correspondent’s special award in the tea-break, for not only eating Jenny’s somewhat hard biscuits, but enjoying them. New members are always welcome, bringing new songs and styles into the mix. This month, our newest member, Alley, brought us Ben, followed by a rousing Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy that had the feet tapping. Brian learnt that you should never choose two very similar songs on the same day – too easy to mix them up. However, he made an excellent recovery and switched to a well-received, impromptu rendition of Dancing in the Dark. Joe and Jenny wound up a happy afternoon, inviting everyone to join them in the chorus of that splendid anthem, We Are Australian. Members are reminded that the AGM will be held at the beginning of our August club afternoon. There will still be plenty of time for music after the formalities.

Toodyay Community SingersCollette Healy

ON THURSDAY nights in the CWA Hall the Toodyay Community Singers are in full swing with some serious practice going on in preparation for our November show Around the World in 18 Songs. The program has been set by Jenny, our leader, and now it is a matter of bringing it all together. Vicky is working on the production’s choreography and some tricky little steps are being introduced which hopefully, with lots of practice, will work out. There will also be a few surprise performers for the audiences to enjoy. We have welcomed our newest member, John and we are appreciating his musical talents. Not only does he play a couple of instruments but he also sings and is already proving to be quite an asset to the group. John is already involved in the rehearsals for the show and so far, he appears to be enjoying himself. So once again we remind the community if anyone feels they would like to be involved in the Toodyay Community Singers, either in singing or being involved behind the scenes, to come along to the CWA Hall on any Thursday night from 7-9pm. All are welcome.

LOCAL artists, photographers, sculptors, crafts people and bush poets are invited to submit their works to the Cervantes Art Festival for a chance to win more than $9000 in prize money. The week-long festival opens on Friday October 18 and will feature classic cars and bikes mixed with the sounds of Eliza

Phil’s bluesy guitar wows after skiffle session ends

Our August items will be based on the theme of People in Motion. We look forward to seeing you for an afternoon of music and friendship, 1-5pm, August 10, in the CWA Hall, Stirling Terrace Toodyay. Drop in for a short time or stay all afternoon. Any style of music, so long as it is acoustic. For more information talk to Joe on 0400 862 694.

Singers work on production’s tricky little steps

$9000 arts cash up for grabs

Avon Descent and food fair action

Above: Low river levels made it tough going at Extract Weir. Below left: Speeding in clear water towards Newcastle Bridge. Below right: cooking up a storm on stage at the International Food Fair in Newcastle Park. Bottom: Young Spiderman traffic cop.

Bourgault Du Coudray from the Perth Harp Society. Exhibits cost $5 per entry and cover transportation to Cervantes from various metropolitan collection points. For full details and entry forms for categories which are open to artists of all ages visit cervantesartfestival. Entries close on Friday October 4.


Ragbags Quilting GroupKerry Gregory

AFTER the long hot summer, it has been wonderful to see the rain turning the paddocks green. The cool temperatures are being enjoyed with a little gardening in the winter sunshine, plus lots of sitting with sewing, quilting or knitting on our laps doing a fair bit of log-fire watching. Rainy days are also great for fossicking in cupboards and trunks and finding old quilting projects started long ago but not really forgotten. A couple of such projects have recently surfaced at our quilting group days and they are really terrific; a big ‘sew and cut’ quilt which actually finished up producing enough squares to complete two quilts and the other a large quilt using big sampler squares started 20 years ago. With a bit of encouragement from the group, we are hopeful that these two stunning quilts will be finished in time to be entered in this year’s Toodyay Agricultural Show. This is a lovely segue to reminding all Toodyay’s quilters, sewers, knitters and crochet crafters that there are only about nine weeks until the Show but plenty of time to

Ragbags stitching up Show entries

A section of shadow quilting by Gabrielle.

get your projects finished to enter and add to the wonderful spectacle that we all expect and enjoy. About six of the group recently went to the Annual Friendship Day at Parkerville. It is always a terrific day of quilting inspiration, socialising and wonderful hospitality with prizes and delicious food; this year we also had a great sing-along. To the tune of Summertime around 120 ladies sang the praises of quilting friendship days with a live piano accompaniment. It was an absolute hoot and Megan was in her element. It is said that singing releases happy endorphins and I must say it really had us all smiling and feeling happy; a really great day for us all. New members are very welcome to join the Toodyay Ragbags group; bring your hand sewing, machine and extension cord and quilt pieces if you wish, or your knitting or crochet and enjoy a cuppa or two with lots of chatter and laughter. I can’t make any promises about any singing though. The Ragbags Quilters meet on the first and third Wednesday each month from 10am-2pm in the St Stephen’s Anglican Church Hall, Stirling Terrace, Toodyay.

Toodyay SpinnersGlynne Bartlett

THE SPINNERS have been as busy as ever with the Toodyay Agricultural Show in their sights. We recently had our AGM with Michelle returning as our president, myself as vice-president, Judy as treasurer and we welcomed Sue as our new secretary. Irene has made a lovely scarf and a beautiful poncho, Lois made a tea cosy and egg warmers and Margaret made a beautiful

Get into the spin at Parker’s Cottage

Irene Keddy models her knitted poncho in Parker’s Cottage in the showgrounds.

cardigan and matching scarf, all of which were made from handspun yarn. If anyone would like to learn this craft or just have a look, pop in to Parker’s Cottage in the showgrounds on Wednesday morning from 9am until noon, every first and third Saturday, have a cuppa and see if this craft is for you. Please note the new contact number for the secretary is 0404 126 229. Please leave a message as Sue is usually busy running the Lolly Shop.


GETTING fit and more mobile just got easier with the recent opening of B2B Fitness Toodyay. The 24/7 gym, located in the heart of town between the post office and IGA, is owned by long-term Toodyay residents Russell and Tina Lawrence. Russell is a qualified personal trainer with Certificates 3 and 4 and is also a FIFO worker with a boilermaker/welder qualification. Tina has completed her Certificate 3 and is currently studying towards her Certificate 4 qualification. B2B Fitness offers a well-equipped gymnasium as well as weekly circuit training sessions. Russel l said he and Tina are committed to helping the Toodyay community become the fittest in the Avon Valley, with B2B Fitness offering a gymnasium available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “We know that everyone is busy, and

they need to be able to fit in workouts when they can. “B2B Fitness has all the equipment you need to achieve your fitness goals,” Russell said. If you need extra help, with our motto –You bring the will, we will provide the way – we can help you with your personal training needs. The sign-up, one-off membership fee is $77. Memberships start from $55 per month for seniors, with discounts for volunteer fire and ambulance personnel, police and local sporting club members at $65 per month. FIFO members pay just $30 per month and standard membership is $75 per month. If you commit for three months, no cancellation fee applies thereafter. For further details, phone 0438 374 227, message on Facebook at B2B Fitness Toodyay, or just call in.

John White

I WROTE this book because, over the last few decades, I’ve been increasingly disturbed by the direction life is taking in this country and in many others. Humankind seems to have lost awareness of who we are as beings and what that means for how we develop ourselves, and coexist with each other and all other life forms on this planet. Our amazing technological cleverness has increased our arrogance to the point where we think we don’t need to refer to anything or anyone other than ourselves. The ego has become dangerously inflated, and is increasingly accepted as the supreme ability to control life. In reality, I’ve been writing this book for my entire life. But pulling 70 years of experience and learning together happened over the last two years. I wrote it where Jenny and I lived for 23 years on the little olive farm we developed at Magpie Ridge on Julimar Road. We now live in beautiful Toodyay town and hope to be here for the rest of our days. The resources from which I drew my inspiration for the book are the lives of those wise women and men of the mystical, spiritual traditions of various religions, and dating from before the time of Christ. Those seekers guided me to the path centred in the ‘inner life’ of what may be called ‘spirit’ or ‘soul’. Seekers know it as the way of ‘love’ – and that’s got nothing to do with Hollywood’.

Life’s big questions

I’M HOPING this book will be an aid to those who are grappling with the big questions of life: What’s it all about? Who am I? What am I worth? Why is the world in such a mess? What causes wars and abuse? Is there anything we can do about it? I’m a son, brother, husband, father, friend, and I’ve spent my early working years on a family farm. For various reasons I left the farm and worked as a night-club singer and radio DJ. When I was sacked for being ‘progressive’ (read ‘egotistical’), I returned to tertiary education and qualified as a Secondary School Teacher. After some years of contact with troubled kids from dysfunctional families, and not knowing how to help them, I studied psychology and philosophy, and trained in counselling and psychotherapy. Together with clinical supervision, restorative justice group work and spiritual direction, that has been my profession for the last 30 years. During that time, I’ve had the great privilege of sharing in the lives of a few thousand clients and, from those interactions, have come to confirm a way of being that seems to make sense and make life workable and meaningful. I have found two major themes to be always present in lives and relationships:

Uncommon Sense – all you need is love

love, and its opposite – fear. And I’ve also become aware of the origins of those two great challenges. In the book I talk about them in terms of ‘spirit’ and ‘ego’. The story we endeavour to tell in Uncommon Sense is of the source and location of love in what we might call our truest or deepest self, for which I use the term ‘spirit’. Wisdom of the ages tells us that the existential reality of and desire for love can’t be separated from the mysterious reality of spirit. We can, of course, experience aspects of love – sensual, sexual, intellectual, social, etc.. But unless love is grounded in its spirit-source, it isn’t deep enough to be sustained and often fails when challenged by some of the hard bits of life. That’s probably why marriage and relationship breakdowns are so prevalent. We also have what psychology calls ‘ego’, which much wise tradition acknowledges as our ‘lesser’ self. The ego is anxious; fearful and centred on itself. We are Spirit and ego – two selves, each with specific qualities and tasks. Two selves with profound implications for our interactions with ourselves, each other and our world. That theme runs throughout Uncommon Sense. Awareness that we are spirit – that we are love – opens the way for us to bring into consciousness, moment by moment, everything in us that has previously been unconscious. Much of the operation of the ego is unconscious. Awareness – consciousness – is required for life to be meaningful, effective and enjoyable. Uncommon Sense is a consideration of the range of individual and social experiences from the viewpoint of living in the ‘love-spirit’ (the life-giver), and the ‘fear-ego’ (often the life-taker). Look at the world and we see violence and abuse, oppression and vilification, despair, injustice, manipulation, control, deception, racism, alienation, dispossession, wealth and greed in economics, political populism, self-centredness – you name it – are all results of living from the ego. G e n t l e n e s s a n d c o m p a s s i o n , encouragement and affirmation, hope, justice, honest communication, freedom, integrity, morality, humility, oneness, welcoming, integrating, reconciling, generosity – all humanitarian actions - are the result of living from the ‘love-spirit’, our truest self. Unfortunately, that common sense has become ‘uncommon’. My hope is that we might reclaim our deepest humanity, make life work as was intended and create a world with a future worth living. Uncommon Sense is available at St John’s Books in Fremantle and online at Amazon and Book Depository. For more information, call 0488 513 102 or email [email protected].

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ENVIRONMENT

Pottiputkis take the pain out of plantingToodyay Friends of the RiverSarah Dudley

TOODYAY Friends of the River volunteers become very busy at this cooler time of the year. The group has recently completed four July working bees, planting more than 500 native seedlings alongside Boyagerring Brook, to try to replace some of the biodiversity removed by agricultural cultivation as well as aiming to improve the quality of the water entering the Avon. As soon as it rains, weeds flourish, so planting needs to remove as much competition as possible from these opportunistic fast growers. The Friends normally plant in June, but owing to the lack of rain and dearth of weeds, we deferred until July this year. We then weeded and planted all the seedlings that have been lovingly grown by our Seed Orchard team since the beginning of the year. Ripping prior to planting, which loosens the soil and provides maximum water retention of the seedlings, took place a couple of months earlier, courtesy of the helpful landholder. So, in July, the Friends cohort sallied out, using pottiputkis to assist them. “But what is a pottiputki,” you may well ask? It is a tree planting tool invented in the early 70s in Finland (hence the strange Finnish name), which aims to make planting

Volunteers using pottiputkis during planting near Boyagerring Brook. Photo: Bridget Leggett.

How the Finnish pottiputki works.

ergonomically effective and allows for a fast planting rate. Each pottiputki consists of a steel tube down which the seedling is dropped, a basal pointed beak which creates the planting hole and a pedal/double spring system to open and close the beak. One does not have to bend to plant, which is a welcome back-saver for all the team. Our AGM is at 11.30am on Sunday August 11 at the group’s shed at The Junction on Railway Road. Hot soup will be provided as we farewell our current management and welcome in the new. Many thanks to the ‘old’ for all their time shared and commitment and a big welcome to the ‘new’. The AGM will be followed the next day, Monday August 12 by a trip to York to see the fire mitigation work and revegetation recently completed by local groups alongside the river. We aim to leave Drummond House car park (car-pooling) at 9am. All welcome. Please contact Sarah on 0428 129 477 with any queries August is our fundraising month with volunteers busy at the Avon Descent and selling raffle tickets outside IGA. Anyone who can assist will be appreciated more than you already are. Contact Robyn on 0428 270 747. Finally, as my term as president draws to a close after three years, I would like to thank you all for the occasions you have made a choice time-wise to serve your community, in whatever form that unique contribution might have been. You have helped to enhance the quality of the Avon River and surrounds and you, in your own unique way, have had input into making Toodyay increasingly environmentally healthy. The river water is composed of many drops, each linked to the other. Without your valuable input, the team would be less awesome.


ENVIRONMENT

Toodyay Naturalists’ ClubJennifer Donegan

THE TOODYAY Naturalists’ Club AGM was held in the A Class Wongamine Reserve on July 20. Members and visitors enjoyed a walk through the beautiful pink Salmon Gums with Greenhood and Donkey Orchids flowering and on the top of the ridge pink and yellow Banksia fraseri were flowering, attracting bird species including honeyeaters. Over 13 different species of birds were seen and the Pied Butcher Bird was very vocal. The walk included different habitats and was enjoyed by everyone, with the weather being very co-operative. The Toodyay Naturalists’ Club continues with volunteers who work tirelessly with no expectations of gratitude and it is wonderful that club members can come together, no matter what age or interest, for a common cause to embrace, educate and protect our natural environment in our own backyard. With the smell of hearty and tasty homemade soups for lunch, the AGM went smoothly with all positions being filled;

Banksia fraseri found in the Wongamine Reserve. Photo: Jennifer Donegan.

If you’re bogged and spot a frog – call the nats

a short general meeting followed, with members looking forward to a great year ahead. The executive committee is as follows: president, Desraé Clarke; vice-president, Jennifer Donegan; secretary, Wayne Clarke; treasurer, Sharon Richards; project manager, Greg Warburton and, committee members Rob Boase, Don Smith, Charmian St John, Jacqueline Lucas and Lyn Johnson. We welcome new members and if you have a question about a bug, bird or bloom or you have become bogged and found a frog and you don’t know what it is, come along to our next meeting on Saturday August 17 at 7pm in the CWA Hall. Our patron, Dr Neville Marchant, will be talking on poison plants of WA. For relocation of reptiles or advice for injured, orphaned or sick wildlife call the Wildcare Helpline 24/7 on 9474 9055. The Naturalists’ Club is pleased to receive sightings from community members to add to its data base. Email: [email protected] and toodyaynats.org.au/.

Toodyay Garden ClubDaphne Lee

WE HAD a treat this month with a gala day at the showgrounds pavilion with guest speaker Tim Eva, accompanied by his delightful daughter Annie, bringing along a great assortment of plants to entice us. Morning tea was provided with a wonderful array of goodies. Hearty congratulations and thank you to everyone who contributed. Tim gave a very informative talk on

Bare-root trees talk full of information

Snakes don’t have ear holes but legless lizards do

Fraser’s Legless Lizard. Photo: Guide to Reptiles and Frogs Brian Bush et al.

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Tim Eva and his capable assistant, daughter Annie.

bare-root trees and soil preparation for new plantings. More than 50 people attended and some were lucky enough to win door prizes so congratulations everyone and thank you for coming on a cold and wet day. Many thanks to the members who helped on the day it was very much appreciated by the committee. Our September visit is a proposed trip to the York Bush Garden – see you then. Anyone needing information regarding the Toodyay Garden Club please contact Daphne Lee on 9574 2375.

Python WatchDesraé Clarke

FRASER’S Legless Lizard Delma fraseri is found in a range of habitats from coastal areas to Jarrah and Banksia woodlands; it is common within this shire. It may be located beneath rocks, logs, fallen bark and discarded building materials. An adult lizard can grow to 60cm with a snout vent length (SVL) of 16cm and the remaining length a long slender tail. If the tail is damaged it will regenerate but without body markings. Ground colour of this species may be reddish-brown to grey that merges into olive brown towards the tail; it has a greyish-white belly. The head and nape (back of the neck) has three black bars on each side of the head between the noticeable ear hole and the snout but these markings fade in adults.

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OK EVERYONE, August is going to be big with significant milestones on Satterley’s controversial North Stoneville Structure Plan 34 (SP34) development. After seven months’ consideration of 1000 public submissions, Mundaring shire officers will post their long-awaited report on-line, mundaring.wa.gov.au, at midday on Wednesday August 7. On Monday August 12 a Special Electors’ Meeting, called by Save Perth Hills, will be held at 6.30pm at Mundaring’s shire offices

to urge council to “reflect the will of the people and vote ‘no’ to the proposed plan”. Everyone is welcome to attend. Then on Tuesday Augus t 27 a t 6.30pm councillors will announce their recommendation that will be presented to WA’s Planning Commission. Save Perth Hills and other community members will present deputations at the meeting which will be held in the Mundaring Civic Centre next door to the shire offices to accommodate an expected very big crowd. Updates are available on Save Perth Hills’ Facebook page and website.

It has a broad tongue which may be noted cleaning the lips and eyes. The Fraser’s Legless Lizard lays two eggs in spring/summer in soil beneath a rock or log; it feeds on small skinks. Unfortunately this species is often killed as it is mistaken for a juvenile Dugite or Gwardar. Differences between legless lizards and snakes are that a legless lizard has a noticeable ear hole behind the eye and a broad tongue whereas the snake has a slender forked tongue; legless lizards have a very long slender tail whereas the snake species have a short tail. The Toodyay Naturalists’ Club is very pleased to receive reports of any sightings. Call Wildcare Helpline on 9474 9055 for relocation of reptiles. Contact Toodyay Naturalists’ Club at [email protected] or phone 9574 5574.

A duck swims to safety as Avon Descent power boats roar towards Millards Pool.

Ducking for cover on Millards Pool

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Gemma Wood

GROWING up in Toodyay I was fascinated by the life of our early settlers; their strength and ability to not only survive but create thriving communities that are still standing today is something I have always admired. I have always enjoyed history but it has only just occurred to me that our property, Coorinja, is a slice of history that I had taken the significance of for granted. It has been my loving home, like it is the home to the past four generations of my family, and I guess this has simply normalised the land and old cellar building to me. The truth is we have been given a special gift, one with many stories of families, past and present who have helped us get to where Coorinja is today. This year the Wood family celebrates its centenary at Coorinja. To mark this momentous occasion the family have been working to uncover the history of Coorinja and the old cellar so that its story can be shared to all that wish to know. Honouring Coorinja’s past owners, winemakers, and employees is important. Without them, we would not be here to celebrate today. Research has led us to some fascinating information, though one question still stands – when was the original three-story cellar building built on Coorinja? We know it is constructed from John Riley bricks; we just don’t know exactly when. This old building has many stories to tell and hopefully many more to come. If you have any information you think could help us uncover this mystery we welcome your input. On Sunday August 25 we wish to invite everyone to an Open Day to celebrate the history of Coorinja. Our winery has been producing wine continually for around 130 years. We would like to share tastings of wines. Glimpses of Coorinja’s history will be on display throughout our historic building and grounds that we would like you all to enjoy. Below is the introduction from the book Coorinja: Wood Of The Vine, written by Pam Brodie and researched by Jacquie Graham. Pam is a cousin of Michael Wood and grandchild of Horace Wood. Pam’s book along with a book written by Julie Trendos, oldest daughter of Hector and Joy Wood, titled Horace Charles Wood – Pioneer’s Son will be on sale at the Open Day. The Coorinja Vineyard story celebrates endurance. From the very first settlers of the Swan River Colony through to the Wood family story, life on the land was tough. In writing the history of Coorinja, I feel we honour those who strived to make a better life for themselves and their families despite many setbacks. The new settlers were ignorant of the best ways of land use in their new country and modelled their farming methods on English conditions. One wonders why those early settlers chose to live on hilly ground which was very stony, with red soil which was either water logged in winter or rock hard in summer. Water was the key. Coorinja is located in an area which was referred to as Seven Springs and had permanent abundant fresh water in the form of springs or soaks which came up between the rocks and also had a brook passing through the landscape which supplied even more water. The lack of services, roads, availability of markets and the isolation from neighbours, is something we have no concept of today. Every day of their lives demanded physical exertion beyond our understanding

just to guarantee food for the next meal. The ear ly set t lers suf fered many disappointments with the failure of crops from floods, and occasional periods of drought, as well as pests. Selling their produce and the purchase of essential commodities demanded travel over difficult terrain with ever-changing conditions. No doubt by trial and error these settlers discovered that grapevines were tough and could be successfully grown in the Toodyay district. It is hard to imagine that 1000 acres of vines were grown around Toodyay in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Successful orchards and vineyards dotted the community at this time and their produce was taken to markets in Perth to be sold. The optimistic owners of Coorinja extended the cellar in 1893 and since then there has been a continued grape harvest for 130 years despite many changes in ownership, variable weather patterns and economic conditions. Coorinja was located in a small community known as Seven Springs. Times were tough in the early days for these settlers and their original allotments have now mostly been absorbed into the property of Coorinja. However, dotted across the hills are ruins of former dwellings, with water close by from ground springs. Evidence of tracks passing over the rocky

Coorinja celebrates its 100th yearterrain are still visible, linking the properties and the settlers to their fragile existence. These are an archaeological gold mine. One of the highlights in writing this story is the relationship between Coorinja and the community of Toodyay. In the period before the Wood family bought the property, Coorinja was pivotal in the growth of the wine industry in the vicinity of Toodyay during its heyday in the 1890s and the early twentieth century. Its location on the road to Perth and Clackline along with the railway passing through the property, guaranteed its importance. The optimism and the energy revealed by these young Australians in this ‘land of opportunity’ was infectious and could be felt in the newspaper articles from this time. Later, the Wood family integrated into the community life of Toodyay sharing their talents as leaders of social groups and local government authorities. What a wonderful story it has been to write in order to share the history of past generations with future generations. Without history we have no future and Pam Brodie’s book Coorinja – Wood Of The Vine needed to be written to link the past with the future before it is forgotten.

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Bird of the MonthDesraé Clarke

THE RUFOUS Tree-creeper of 15-17.5cm is noted as being busy and is currently calling with a sharp, ringing ‘chip, chip, chip’ among the Wandoo, Jarrah forest and shire woodlands. It is also found in the wetter areas of the south west of the state across to the Nullarbor and further into South Australia. This tree-creeper has colouring of an orange-rufous face with buff-grey upperparts, greyish sides of the neck and reddish-buff underparts. The centre breast of the male bird is

Avon and Hills Mining Awareness Group

TO KEEP non-members up to speed about AHMAG activities over the past year, we are publishing an edited version of our newsletter. We are currently in caretaker mode and keeping an eye on the mining tenements. It takes too long to re-establish the organisation if mining activity accelerates and our association intends to stay action-ready. Most residents believe that Yankuang Bauxite Resources Ltd has given up on the proposal to mine 62km2 in Morangup/Wooroloo but this is not true. Yankuang’s bauxite tenements are still ‘live’ and they include Julimar and Hoddys Well in Toodyay. Other companies, Lithium Australia, Northam Iron Pty Ltd and Australian Vanadium have ‘pending’ and ‘live’ tenements in the Avon Valley for lithium, iron ore and vanadium which are also strip mined. The AHMAG committee is now in its fifth year and members have come and done their bit and moved on as their circumstances change. A huge thankyou to Sandra Harms, Jeanette Appleby, Rosemary Madacsi, Jo and Phil Hart and Heather Appleby for their valuable contributions and on-going support. This year we have continued to fundraise to cover insurance, event fees and build a small reserve for publicity for when mining reactivates. We have also run two wood raffles, sold plants, attended swap meets and four agricultural shows where we have come to know most local State and Federal MPs. Each month we publish columns in The Toodyay Herald and Gidgegram which are then re-posted on our website and Facebook page to keep the public informed on what’s happening in the local area. We are also keeping an eye on Swan Gravel/Trico Resources’ proposal to extract 900,000 tonnes of gravel a year at Lot 3560 Toodyay Road Bailup – a potential open-cut bauxite mine down the track. Keeping a public profile is essential and at the time of writing 4000 people have signed our parliamentary petition to stop strip mining within a 100km radius of Perth. Keep in touch at facebook.com/ avonvalleyandhills or write to PO Box 111 Gidgegannup WA 6083. If you oppose open-cut mining within a 100km radius of Perth, please show your support by becoming a member – it’s only $10 a year.

Feathers, fur and dung line tree-creeper’s nest

A Rufous Tree-creeper in Toodyay’s Wongamine Nature Reserve. Photo: Jennifer Donegan.

streaked with black while the female has buff-coloured streaking; the bird has a brown eye and a black bill. Breeding is from August to January with a nest made of soft grasses lined with feathers, fur or dung. It may be built in a deep, narrow hole in a tree trunk up to eight metres from the ground or in a hollow log on the ground. Two to three white eggs with reddish spots are laid and incubated by the female. The young of a previous year’s brood may assist with nest building and feeding the nestlings. The Rufous Tree-creeper can only climb upwards in sharp hops, with one foot in front

of the other, looking for insect prey. It may also forage on fallen timber and among litter on the open ground searching mainly for ants. The Toodyay Naturalists’ Club is grateful for observations that may be received by phoning 9574 5574 or mailing [email protected]. It was gratifying to receive three calls from community members who have recently heard the blood-chilling calls of the rare Barking Owl featured in the July edition of The Herald. Wildlife Helpline is a 24/7 volunteer service on 9474 9055.

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WALKING the tightrope of being a stepdad can be a particularly stressful time for many blokes and this added situational distress that some blokes sometimes find themselves in, can be both challenging and take time to resolve. Remember all relationships are a work-in-progress. Quite often, we may still be dealing with the scars of a past relationship breakdown while forging a new bond with our new partner. The confusion over the new role can be self-defeating not only to the marriage but to the relationship with the new kids. It’s not only dad trying to cope with a new role, but mum and the kids are trying to find their feet in a changing landscape as well. Here are some tips to hopefully help smooth the ride: While you may already be a father, don’t assume that this role will be the same with your stepkids. Approach stepfatherhood as more of a mentorship role. You will be a protector, a role model and a significant influencer as they grow. These kids will almost certainly have an instinctive love and affinity to their natural father, so attempting to take that from them can only be counterproductive. Encourage their relationship with their biological father – unless this is counter to their safety or wellbeing. One of the worst things you can do is constantly make snide remarks about ‘the ex’. All that this achieves, is that it teaches your kids to weaponise relationships. If your opinion or sentiment towards the ‘ex’ is poor, keep it to yourself.

Don’t be forced into the role of being the sole disciplinarian. This can be hard, as it is quite often expected of the father. The problem is, you haven’t been there from day one, so therefore the relationships and rapport that you may already have with your own kids just hasn’t had time to develop. Discipline should come from the biological parent with you in a supporting role, at least initially. Just be a great partner. Kids are intuitive, and if they witness a loving, supportive bloke who genuinely cares for their mother, the love and respect that you’re yearning from your stepkids should hopefully follow. Speak with other stepdads about their experiences and what has worked for them. You are not on your own and a wealth of experience waits for those willing to ask. The new role can’t be rushed. To expect to immediately have the sort of relationship that you may already have with your own kids is wishful thinking. Listen attentively, be sensitive to how they are feeling and build trust. From my personal experience, being a stepdad can be challenging at times but on the flip side, it’s immensely rewarding. The trick is (like with anything worthwhile) to realise it’s going to take time. All children no matter their age require and seek the approval of a father, stepdad and/or male mentor in their life. Remember, anyone can father a baby, but it takes a special bloke to raise a child.

WHEATBELT cancer patients can now access additional support at Fiona Stanley Hospital. Local patients travelling to Perth for cancer treatment can now access a range of free holistic support at the new Cancer Supportive Care Centre at the hospital. Regional Education Officer Melissa Pickering said a range of complementary therapies including aromatherapy, massage, reflexology and reiki will be offered, with plans for expansion into other programs including meditation and mindfulness.

PEOPLE with chronic conditions such as diabetes and back pain can now get advice from one of 5000 accredited exercise physiologists in Australia. Exercise Right, a program run by Exercise & Sports Science Australia, links individuals to health professionals who prescribe effective exercise interventions. To find a local practitioner: log on to exerciseright.com.au/chronic-conditions.

“The supportive care service is aimed at the provision of emotional, practical, spiritual and survivorship support to assist cancer patients and their families to minimise the impact of cancer and treatment on their daily lives,” Ms Pickering said. “The Cancer Supportive Care Centre heralds a new era of support for people affected by cancer in WA.” For more information about the centre, visit cancerwa.asn.au or call 13 11 20 for confidential cancer-related information and support.

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ChaMBER OF COMMERCEToodyay Chamber of Commerce and Industry3rd Monday of month at Freemasons Hotel 7pm. Bob Schrader 0411 881 909, or [email protected].

ChURChESAglow GidgegannupChristian Fellowship. 1st Thursday 10am at Recreation Hall, Percy Cullen Oval Gidgegannup Lyn 9574 6450.Anglican Church10am Sundays weekly. St Stephen’s Church 0455 543 888.Catholic ChurchSt John the Baptist, Toodyay. Saturday Vigil 5pm.Faith Christian FellowshipSundays 9.30am. Corner Grey and Wellington Streets, Northam 9622 1324 or [email protected] Hill FellowshipMeets every Sunday at 10am. Bakers Hill Primary School Music Room. Pastor Peter Booth 0417 945 725.Toodyay Baptist Church10.30am Sunday at 18 Stirling Terrace, Toodyay. Phone 9574 4546. Uniting Church 10am St Stephen’s Church, Toodyay.

EdUCaTION/SCOUTS/PlaYGROUPS ETCAvon Valley Home Education Collective Sharon Pegrum 0466 430 979. avonvalleyhomeeducation.wordpress.com.

Bizzy BeesPre-kindy for 3-year olds. Mondays 9-11am, Toodyay DHS. Kelly-Anne Murray 0406 585 716.Cubs, Joeys and Scouts(School term) Youth Hall, Showgrounds, Cubs and Joeys 4-5.30pm Scouts, Thursday 6-8pm 9574 2363.Morangup PlaygroupMorangup Community Hall, Wallaby Way, Morangup. Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am. Emma Whately 9572 9376.Toodyay District High School P and C2nd Monday of each month, 5.30pm in the TDHS Staff Room during school terms.Toodyay KindergymKindergym Fridays. Toodyay Sports Pavilion. Claire Moore 9574 4529.Toodyay PlaygroupTuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11am at the Toodyay Community Centre for children under 5. Kelly-Anne Murray 0406 585 716 or [email protected] Toy LibraryThursdays 10-11am. Toodyay Community Centre. Kartini 0410 053 171 and Jayde 0424 980 514.

EMERGENCY SERVICESBejoording Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade3rd Friday of the month at 5.45pm at theBejoording Fire Shed.Coondle-Nunile Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade2nd Saturday October to April, June and August, 5pm Coondle Fire Shed.Julimar Volunteer Bush Fire BrigadeMeets 3rd Saturday 6pm Julimar Fire Shed, Training Sunday 10am.Morangup Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade3rd Saturday 5.30pm at 3 Wallaby Way, Morangup. Kim Maddrel l or [email protected] Central Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade4th Tuesday 7.30pm at Toodyay Fire and Emergency Services Centre. Training 3rd Sunday.Toodyay State Emergency Service4th Tuesday, 3 Wallaby Way, Morangup. Local Manager – Jeff Venn 0438 490 [email protected] Volunteer Fire and Rescue1st Monday Fire Station 7.30pm.

ENVIRONMENTAvon Valley Environmental Society3rd Friday monthly noon. Wheatbelt Natural Resource Management Centre, 269 Fitzgerald Street, Northam. Janet Wilkinson 9574 5947.Earth Solutions - Avon Valley2nd Tuesday (not Jan) at 6pm. Old Northam Railway Station, 425 Fitzgerald Street Northam. Karen 0438 223 886, Belle 0478 641 463 or email [email protected] Friends of the River (TFOR)2nd Sunday or following Monday. 9am (winter); 8am (summer). Details on TFOR noticeboard outside Drummond House. 0427 556 863. [email protected] Garden Club1st Thursday 10am Judy Rowston 0437 077 875 for next venue.Toodyay Naturalists’ ClubMeets 3rd Saturday. Call 0419 933 721 or 9574 5574 or info@toodyaynats. org.au.

FaRMERS MaRKETToodyay Farmers Market3rd Sunday of each month. 0487 440 754. toodyayfarmers [email protected].

FESTIValSToodyay Moondyne [email protected].

hEalThAustralian Breastfeeding Association2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 3 Elizabeth Place, Northam 10am-noon. 3rd Tuesday Toodyay Playgroup noon-2pm. Louise 9574 0229.Child Health Immunisation ClinicNext clinic phone Sheree 9574 4577 for appointment.Toodyay Men’s ShedMonday and Thursday 8.30am–noon at Harper Road. Phil, 9574 5426.YogaFriday 9am, Monday 6pm Toodyay Community Resource Centre 9574 4184.

MINIaTURE RaIlwaYToodyay Miniature RailwayOperates Easter Saturday and thereafter on 1st and 3rd Sundays until November. Phone 9574 4507.

MUSICThe Toodyay Community SingersCWA Hall, Stirling Terrace at 7pm Thursday nights. Margaret O’Sullivan 9574 2183.Toodyay Music Club2nd Saturday 1pm CWA Hall, Ring Joe, 0400 862 694.

PROGRESS aSSOCIaTIONToodyay Progress Association (Inc)Chair – Larry Graham 0419 276 415. Secretary – Geoff Appleby 0427 299 330.Morangup Progress Association Presi-dent: Danielle Wrench, Secretary and Hall Hire: Geni Brown 9572 9912 http://www.morangupmpa.com.au

SENIORSAutumn ClubWednesday 1-4pm Toodyay Sports Pavilion Glenyce Bosnjak 9574 4587.Butterly Cottages2nd Friday monthly. Jenny Perkins. Email:[email protected] and Fun for The Over 55sMonday, Wednesday and Friday 9am, Youth Hall at showgrounds.Ida’s HideawaySaturdays 1-4pm Toodyay Community Resource Centre. Ring Ann Sinclair 0407 775 459.Silver Chain Social CentreMondays, Wednesdays and ThursdaysToodyay Community Centre, 78 Stirling Terrace. Information 1300 650 803.Probus Club Toodyay2nd Tuesday of month at 7pm, Freemasons Hotel, Dr Monika Zechetmayr, 9574 2559.

SERVICE ORGaNISaTIONSCountry Women’s Association4th Thursday 1pm CWA Hall. Bookings call Glenys Clabaugh 0427 478 325.RSL Toodyay Sub-Branch1st Saturday February, April, May, July, September (AGM) and November 1pm at Memorial Hall Max Howard, 9574 2102.Toodyay Lions Club1st and 3rd Tuesdays Freemasons Hotel.Toodyay Masonic Lodge4th Thursday Masonic Hall Fiennes St 7.30pm. Graham Barber, 9574 5717.Toodyay Community Safety and Crime Prevention AssociationAlan Clabaugh, Wayne Clarke 9574 5574.Toodyay Red Cross2nd Monday February, May, August and November Anglican Hall 1.30pm.

Toodyay RoadWise Committee2nd Wednesday of month at 11am. Toodyay Junction Meeting Room next to Shire Depot. Bob Neville, 0419 853 160.

SPORT - BaSKETBallToodyay Basketball AssociationGames Tuesday, Thursday, Aussie Hoops junior program, email Toodyay.basketball @gmail.com or Tatiana 0449 925 488.

SPORT – BOwlINGToodyay Bowling ClubLadies play Wednesdays at 8.30am contact Maureen Adams 9574 4752. Men have a roll up on Wednesday at 3pm contact Barry Young 0447 865 304. All welcome.

SPORT – EQUESTRIaNAvon Valley Adult Riding Club4th Saturday (February-November) at Northam. Tina 0499 030 177.Mortlock Pony Club1st Sunday February to November at Goomalling. Tanzi 0427 859 493.

SPORT – GOlFToodyay Golf Club Summer season – scroungers Thursdays. Bruce 9574 5243.

SPORT – KaRaTE/TaI ChIAvongrove Tai ChiClasses at CWA Hall, Thursday and Saturday 9am. Peter Millar 0408 364 917 avongrovetaichi@ gmail.com.Avon Valley Shotokan Karate ClubWednesdays at Youth Hall, Showgrounds.Peewees 3.45 to 4.30pm, juniors 4.30 to 5.30pm, seniors 6 to 7.30pm.Email: [email protected].

SPORT – SOCCERToodyay Soccer ClubMondays 4-5.30pm in terms 2 and 3. For ages 5-15yrs. [email protected].

SPORT – TENNISSocial TennisTuesday 8.30am ladies and senior men.Toodyay Tennis ClubTuesday 8.30am Friday 7pm and Saturday 2pm Therese Chitty 9574 4274.

VINTaGE VEhIClESAvon Valley Vintage Vehicle Assoc3rd Saturday 10.30am at old engineer’s quarters next to Northam Railway Museum, Fitzgerald Street, Northam 9622 5932.

Situations Vacant

WILD Goose - Sous Chef, Casual Chef, Restaurant Staff and Kitchen Hand required.

Sous Chef - full time, mostly day shifts, Wednesday to Sunday with only one night per week (Saturday) must have 5 years a la carte experience, must be available every weekend..Casual Chef - mostly weekend shifts with some mid-week work, a la carte experience required.

Kitchen Hand - plenty of work available Wednesday to Sunday, just be hard working. Kitchen skills an advantage but not essential.

Casual Restaurant Staff – must have RSA and be available weekends.The Wild Goose is located in Gidgegannup, 45 mins from Toodyay. Be sure you can travel that far before applying.

Classifieds

WantedCASH paid for aluminium cans, steel, brass, copper, old car bodies, etc. Lot 10 Tannin Place, Industrial Extracts, Northam Road. Ph 9574 2987 or 0438 412 324.

Work Wanted Rose pruning phone Trevor on 9574 5762.

GeneralLUV YA Cutie

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CrosscodeCrosscode is a logic puzzle. Each letter is a number. Begin by guessing the first word and placing the additional letters into the crosscode. Keep guessing words/letters until completed.

SudokuSudoku is based on the logical placement of numbers. Sudoku doesn’t require any calculation nor special math skills; all that is needed are brains and concentration. Every number from 1 to 9 must appear in each of the nine columns, nine rows and the nine 3x3 boxes.

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ACROSS2 Woman employer6 New star7 Eased off10 Part of nut11 Make a fool of12 Send bad15 Girl’s name18 Small marsupial20 Depended21 Linen colour22 Climbed

DOWN1 Came up2 Attracting device3 Petty at heart4 Thoroughfare5 Pace8 Type of fish9 Proper in action10 One kicking13 Metal fastener14 Lost feeling16 Bird’s beaks17 Small coin19 Distinctive air

ACROSS2 Many sisters turn to the lady in charge6 Innovation with astral reaction7 Eased off from agitated sailor’s date10 Bit of a nut sounds like an army man11 Trick beginners doing unusual part earnestly12 Contain team movements that could render harm to all15 Dine somehow with author Blyton18 Lack of feeling present in small marsupial20 Was dependent to recline in colour21 Light brown recruits with no stir in reverse22 Went up the way first climber finished

DOWN1 Flower-girl2 It attracts male agent in trouble3 Did man smell trouble, being so petty in disposition?4 Listener was aboard the thoroughfare5 Pace for return of favourites8 Big container a fish needs9 Proper in behaviour of French coin10 One who goes for goal tries to give up the habit maybe13 Left shortly in a new fastener14 Took away feeling with half magnum on bed16 Ben’s new bird’s beaks17 Unclear note and small coin19 Distinctive air of gold on sungod

Cryptic Clues

YEAR JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL2008 0 10.8 9.8 76.8 38.2 62.8 146.2 8.4 50.6 43 31 3.4 4812009 8 8 9 32.6 39.2 83.6 115 76.2 56.2 17.2 30.2 2.6 477.82010 0 0 0 0 0 0 69.4 36.2 12 3.4 7.2 21.4 149.62011 24.2 15.4 14.2 10.4 36.6 52.6 92 70.2 65 57.4 18.8 29.2 4862012 0 42.3 0 11.8 23.6 106.2 13.8 51.9 59.7 3.6 52.1 29 3942013 30.4 0 66.7 10.4 79.4 11.2 70.4 90.9 100.3 19.4 2 3.4 484.52014 0 2 3.8 62.9 71.8 58.2 103.7 38.4 41.6 53.2 21.4 0 4572015 0.5 31.3 30.9 31.4 32.4 25.8 99.2 62.8 14.4 25.7 21.9 4.8 381.12016 114.3 0 73 64 54.4 57.2 94.7 77.8 34.7 33.2 1.8 27.4 632.52017 77.8 116.2 24.1 0 20.8 30.7 100 82.7 54.4 8.2 12.3 22.3 549.52018 90.6 9.8 0 4.4 45.2 51.9 118.7 129.5 6.9 48.5 0 0 505.52019 1.8 0 5.8 15.4 8.7 125.7 128.4 285.8

Average 11.50 12.50 20.00 26.20 66.40 97.80 101.60 79.60 48.00 31.40 15.00 9.40 519.40

Toodyay RainfallRecordings are taken at The Toodyay Club on behalf of the Bureau of Meteorology in mm (recordings and average commenced on 1/1/1877)


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SPORT

Men’s Fast Pitch Softball World ChampionshipsScott Pattinson

WE STARTED the tour with a stop in Canberra and a tournament in Amsterdam. From there we went on to the World Championship Tournament held in Prague in the Czech Republic from June 13-23. The 16 teams competing were split into two groups. Australia was in Group B with Canada, USA, Venezuela, Denmark, South Africa, Netherlands and Singapore. There was a very successful round robin with Australia finishing second in the group, winning seven of eight games, only losing to Canada. Unfortunately the finals format changed this year going straight to sudden death elimination games. Australia crossed over in the first final to face New Zealand (the reigning world champions at the time) from Group A. Luck wasn’t on our side and we lost 7-4 in a great game. New Zealand scored six of their seven runs in one single inning which was the decider.

Slugger Scott squares off in sudden-death final

Scott Pattinson in action at the Men’s Fast Pitch Softball World Championships.

Being sudden death, as soon as we lost that game we were out of medal contention. From there we played the USA for placings. Bad luck continued with us losing 8-6 in extra innings with USA hitting a two-run home run in the eighth innings. Our last game was against the host nation which we won 2-1 to finish in seventh place. All eyes look to New Zealand in two years’ time for the Aussie Steelers to redeem ourselves. Oh yeah, Argentina and Japan ended up playing off in the championship game with Argentina winning 3-2 in an extra innings game for their first ever Open Men’s Title, with Canada taking bronze over New Zealand. On a personal note, I played extremely well. Tied for the most home-runs (3) for Australia and was second in the entire tournament for on-base percentage (.546) and slugging percentage (1.056). Finishing with a batting line of .444 batting average, .546 on-base percentage, three home runs, five runs batted in and a 1.056 slugging percentage.

HERALD landlord Steve Weston (No 36) encourages his Husky Lecter at the starting line at a recent dog racing competition in Perth. Lecter is pulling Steve’s stepson Dylan Brennan (No 61) in a dry land sledding race where the human competitors are pulled along on a mountain scooter by the dogs. Approximately 200 Huskies, Malamutes

Steve Weston (left), Lecter and Dylan Brennan at the dry land sledding competition.

Husky power drives Lecterand other breeds compete in seven state competitions and some travel to winter sledding events in Mt Buller and Dinner Plains Victoria. Dog sledding is a popular novelty event at Christmas in July celebrations and, who knows, we may one day see Huskies racing down the main street of Toodyay.

Lions make meal of Calingiri

The Lions savaged archrivals Calingiri in round 13 on July 21 at Toodyay Oval. Before a cheering home crowd, Toodyay bolted home 20.21 – 141 to dispatch Calingiri 5.4 – 34. Photo:Hans Welliger.


SPORT

Toodyay Golf ClubAdam Pearce

THREE successive rounds of stroke saw Dave Gordon win his third club champion award narrowly edging out Ace Eddy by one shot. Dave was in an intense battle for the A grade title trailing by two strokes heading into the rain affected final round. He was able to hold his nerve to claim his first club champion award since 2013. Adam Pearce successfully defended his B grade title eventually beating Wayne Mastin by 14 strokes. Adam established a comfortable 10-stroke lead after the first round of competition and was able to maintain his lead over the next two rounds. In the C grade competition Kim Rose played well below his handicap to win by 20 strokes from Bruce Shaw. The predictable inconsistent scores of the C grade saw a lot of up and down movement by his rivals below him. However, Kim held steady and his final round of 86 saw him claim his first C grade championship.

Avon Valley Shotokan ClubKylie Burton

WE FINISHED term two with our club challenge and belt presentation on July 5. Thank you to all members who attended and supported the club on the night. These events provide all members with the opportunity to compete in a friendly environment and gain valuable experience, while having fun. Well done to the following students who were announced club champions for the night; Cassie Kempton, Katy Swetman, Lukah Burke, Alexis Dack, George Leach, Bianca Dack and Kylie Burton. We had an action-packed term two with three Australian Karate Federation WA tournaments, the majority of which were held in the beginning of the year. The next event will be held on Sunday September 15. Students do not need to have years of experience to enter as the events are categorised by age and ability and are a great way for members to see how far karate can take you. A team of eight students attended the first tournament at Edith Cowan University (ECU) bringing home two gold, three silver and two bronze. Over the June long weekend a team of two coaches, two seniors and nine juniors travelled to Margaret River to compete in their tournament. The team spirit shown on the day was fantastic, with everyone competing well. Avon Valley Shotokan won two gold, one silver and four bronze with special mentions to Henna Garnett and Lukah Burke, both winning bronze in their kata. Avon Valley Shotokan presented a team of 11 to compete in the final tournament at ECU winning one gold, four silver and three bronze. Well done to Ellea White who competed exceptionally well in one of her first competitions, placing first in kumite and third in kata. Tianna Woollams also competed in her

Eleven to kick off for Takanabe Japan

Shihan Bainbridge with Henna Garnett who won bronze at Margaret River.

The Avon Valley Shotokan team with new club shirts sponsored by Toodyay Tyre Service and Geja Valley Contracting.

first competition, narrowly missing out on a podium finish. The team travelling to Takanabe Japan has been finalised with 11 members representing Avon Valley Shotokan and Australia under the Universal Shotokan Karate Union banner. This is a biennial event with selection open to all members – at Shihan’s discretion. Please keep this in mind for future trips. The committee will be holding a fundraising sausage sizzle in Ellenbrook on Sunday September 8 to help cover some of the costs associated with the trip. Please come along and show your support. Sensei Nick, along with Sensei Lincoln and Sempai Camden will be holding classes at Toodyay Dojo during Shihan’s absence. Our club T-shirts have been finalised and distributed. We have secured sponsorship from Toodyay Tyre and Auto and Geja Valley Contracting, which has enabled us to provide all current financial members with an Avon Valley Shotokan club shirt. We have multiple fundraising events this term with sausage sizzles on Sunday September 29 at the Toodyay Picnic Races and Sunday November 17 at Ellenbrook Bunnings.

A hamburger stall will raise further funds at the Toodyay Agricultural Show on Saturday October 12. Please come along and support our local club. Congratulations to all students who participated in the grading on June 23.

The next grading will be held on Sunday November 24. As per the last grading, Shihan will invite members to grade a few weeks prior. Until then, keep training. If you would like more info please contact [email protected].

July resultsCSBP Fertiliser Par: 1st John Jaworski +9, 2nd Wayne Mastin +2, 3rd Adam Pearce +1. Waynes Carpentary Stroke: 1st Bruce Shaw nett 67, 2nd Adam Pearce nett 69 3rd Kim Rose nett 69. Northam Skin and Body Stroke: 1st Kim Rose nett 69, 2nd 2nd Adam Pearce nett 71, 3rd Wayne Mastin nett 71. George Murray Trophy Stroke: 1st Kim Rose nett 61, 2nd John Jaworski nett 63, 3rd Dave Duncan nett 64. The recent favourable weather conditions sees the golf course in fantastic condition and everyone is welcome to come out for a round. Men’s comp is every Sunday with tee off at noon and registration at 11.30am. Ladies play on Wednesdays starting at 9am. Scroungers is played every Thursday starting at 2pm. The fixtures can be found on our Facebook page, Toodyay Golf Club, or for general enquires phone president Bruce Shaw on 0417 028 089 or ring captain Adam Pearce on 0427 252 417.

Club champion Dave edges Ace out by one shot



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State Of The Market! More good news! We have continued to decline in listing numbers over the month from 15,800 last month to 14,814 this month! Fantastic for sellers as the number of listings has decreased the buyers have less choice so prices will eventually start to increase. July! Settled sales were 300 Coondle Drive Coondle and 29 Katta Rise Dumbarton. Under offer we have 62 Drumree Drive, 70 Robert Road Goomalling, 104 Eighth Road Bejoording and 25 King Street Kellerberrin! Yes, we do sell all over the wheatbelt!

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In the Office! Sharon and Faith! – After a huge record-breaking month, they are both enjoying a few days of R&R in Bali!! Well-deserved you two!! Erin – If you notice she is not at her desk then you are right! – Off doing her licensing course as we speak! Clever girl. Christie- not only flat out in Toodyay but also home opens in Merredin! WOW!! Bill – Spraying his crop and still flat out with sales. Now that’s a good rep!

Tony – Great night auctioning for the cancer night at the club! Now fighting a bit of bronchitis!! But back on deck now!

Till next month!!

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SHIRE STUFF So we are still reading negative’s about OUR Shire (remember it is our Shire yours and mine as we elect the councillors). So here is some positives you might not have heard about yet! New Coondle fire shed, new roof for Newcastle Gaol, new Morangup Co-Location Centre, New CCTV cameras for the main street, New Tidy Towns Mural, sponsorship for school students to walk the Bibulman Track. Duke Street footbridge upgrades, Fire mitigation works along the river, upgrades to Parkers Cottage and Donegan’s Cottage, upgrade Julimar Road, new pathway in Newcastle Park, new Niche Wall at cemetery, Toodyay radio sponsorship, Toodyay community program, support R/S/L new headquarters, support Men’s Shed with land to build it on!!1 AND the big one !!NEW REC CENTRE!! A $14 million dollar project SO – our Shire is busy and is doing things for you and Toodyay! They are always happy to chat to you about ANY concerns you may have, small or large. P.S. Congratulations to the Men’s Shed for their new premises. A great attribute to the town for the future. Well done.

AUCTION

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