SPORTS EDITION

BREWARRINA POLOCROSSE CARNIVAL

On Saturday and Sunday the 1st and 2nd of July, the Brewarrina Polocrosse Club held its first carnival in 11 years. Nine teams traveled from as far away as Gulgong and Narrabri, to participate on the weekend. The finals held on Sunday saw the local side from Brewarrina in a Round Robin with War-ren 2 and Barwon club from Walgett. Warren 2 won both their games, with Bre beating Barwon to claim Runner up in D-Grade, behind Warren 2. C Grade saw Quambone up against the Cubbaroo Club from Wee Waa. Quambone proved too strong in the end to run out winner. Nigel Hayden from the Quambone Club won the Shawn Wright Memorial Trophy for the best player in C Grade. The B Grade final was a very hard fought game between Narrabri, and Warren 1. The too teams went goal for goal, with the issue being decided in sudden death extra time. Warren 1 were the first to score, leaving Narrabri as Runner up, with Warren 1 winning B Grade. A Grade final saw Gulgong up against the Marra/Barwon combination. The Gulgong team proved to strong to run out convincing winners. Every one had a great weekend, many thanks to all who helped out, and to the Brewarrina Pony Club for providing an excellent meal on Saturday Night.

BREWARRINA POLOCROSSE WINS AT WALGETT

The Brewarrina Polocrosse Club had a successful weekend after travelling to the Barwon Polocrosse Club Carnival at Walgett. Play was delayed until after lunch on Saturday due to rain on Friday Night. The Brewarrina Club played Lightning Ridge on Saturday afternoon and again on Sunday morning for two wins. They then played a Barwon and Lightning Ridge combination for another win. The victories saw the club take out the winners trophies for their Grade from Lightning Ridge. Brian Johnson was also awarded the Best and Fairest player for our Grade over the week-end. Fellow Bre resident, David (Moonie) Wright also won the Best and Fairest for D Grade playing for the Dubbo Club. The Brewarrina Club travels to Quambone this weekend for their annual carnival.

OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY

Brewarrina Senior Citizens will be running a comfortable 50 seat bus to Bourke for this event.

SUNDAY 20th August

Departs Senior Citz’s hall 9.30am

BOOK YOUR SEAT EARLY NON MEMBERS $7.50 RETURN

FOR MORE INFORMATION PHONE 68392/462 - EVENINGS ONLY

COME ON ALL YOU OLDER FOLK HELP MAKE THIS GREAT EVENT A GREAT SUCCESS.

ENTERTAINMENT AND INTERNATIONAL FOOD FAIR IN THE

PARK, LIGHTING OF CAULDRON.

RUGBY ROUND UP

Last Saturday 8th July the Barbarians traveled to Lightning Ridge to play Coonam-ble. The game was scheduled for Carinda but the rain forced a change of venue to Lightning Ridge. Reserve Grade after beating Coonamble in the first round, came out with a solid game and got off to an early 7-0 lead. Coonamble scored a penalty conversion soon after to take the score to seven three, but that was as far as they got. The final score being Barbarians 17, Coonamble 3. First Grade, after suffering an ordinary defeat to Coonamble in the first round were keen to avenge their loss, and did so with an impressive display of rugby talent. Stand-outs for the Barbarians were Doug Grant, Steve Hammond, Mat Lennon and Dale Hutchinson. The final score ending up at Barbarians 17, Coonamble 5. The next game for the Barbarians is against Cobar at Lightning Ridge on Saturday the 29th July, where both grades will be keen to avenge their losses of the first round. GO YOU BAA BAA’S.

BREWARRINA & DISTRICT GOLF CLUB NEWS

JULY 1ST - MIXED AMERICAN SCRATCH WINNERS C.CRAWFORD & G.COFFEY SCRATCH RUNNER UP W.W MOORE & W.MCDONALD HANDICAP WINNER W.FINLAYSON & ALLAN EASTWOOD HANDICAP RUNNER UP N.JOHNSON & P.BILES NO PARTNERS WINNER D.MCHUGHES NO PARTNERS R/UP J.FORD JULY 2ND Brewarrina Ladies Open Tournament, this saw ladies travel from Bourke, Wannaring , Charleville, Cobar and Dubbo. It was a beautiful day and 44 ladies competed for trophies. Outright winner on the day was Donna Jeffries, “CONGRATULATIONS” - hope the hangover wasn’t to bad. Many thanks to all the men who worked so hard to make it a successful event. JULY 9th Bourke Ladies Open - Two cars from Bre traveled to Bourke to see our own ANGIE SKUTHORPE Win the Ladies Open. “GREAT WORK ANGIE”. The eight girls who went said they “laughed” all day. Elvis and J.O.K would’ve got a kick out of the antic’s that where displayed. Annie won a raffle that proved to be to heavy to carry with Angie left holding the handle, and a great interpretation of what happened “it broke”. Two out of the eight girls that went, missed out on bringing a trophy home, but did they bring home the original “SHOEROO” apparatus, two very-very-very smelly joggers hanging from the toe-bar (not a roo was seen). Six golfers also traveled to Cobar to play in the MEN’S OPEN. They where Darren, Cecil, Ab, Felly, Jason and Roy. This turned out a great day for Toohey’s. I believe one out of the six young players were asked for I.D. and was a bit offended when it was believed he was a veteran (maybe hair dye is needed). ALL SQUARE

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS SO SAYS DONNA.

DONNA BEING PRESENTED HER TROPHY.

The NRMA has presented Brewarrina Shire Council with a certificate of merit for its exceptional efforts in cleaning up motor vehicle waste during Clean Up Australia Day. Brewarrina Shire Council extended its roadside clean up efforts to include the approaches to town. “This result shows what local communities can achieve when everyone pitches in to help clean up the environment”. Brewarrina Shire Council has contributed to a Nation wide effort that resulted in the collection of more than 100 tonnes of road side litter, 38 tonnes of car parts 506 car bodies 1660 car tyres and 6228 litres of oil. “Nationwide, 48 Councils and local communities worked together to rid our roads, beaches, flood plains and rural Australia of waste motor vehicle parts. Australia is now a far cleaner place as a result of significant efforts of the local councils, businesses and communities involved. The cam-paign has dramatically increased the focus on the need for communities to remain vigilant about motor vehicle related waste during and after Clean Up Australia Day. NRMA congratulates and thanks all the business, community and council members who contributed their time, equipment and ingenuity over the past months to make the Local Government Grant Programs such a suc-cess.” We would like to encourage more councils to apply for NRMA Local Government Grants in fu-ture and look forward to a successful 2001 campaign.

CHURCH NOTICE BREWARRINA ANGLICAN CHURCH

WILL HOLD AN EXTENDED COMMUNION

SERVICE THIS SUNDAY (16th JULY) AND EVERY SECOND

SUNDAY COMMENCING AT 9AM. PASTORAL ASSISTANT FROM

BOURKE WILL BE ATTENDING.

PUBLIC NOTICE

OPEN DAY 10am

There will be an Open Day at

Yetta Dinnakkal (Brewarrina Correctional Centre )

on Sunday 23rd of July 2000.

Local residents and interested people are invited to attend. There will be a light lunch (sausage sizzle) and light entertainment supplied.

PETER J STEWART ACTING GOVERNOR

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Never Known to Fail

O’ most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God. Immaculate Virgin assist me in this, my necessity. O’ Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my mother; O’ Holy Mary, Mother of God , Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity, there are none that can withstand your power, O show me herein you are my Mother . O’ Mary, con-ceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Sweet Mother I place this course in your hands (3 times). Thankyou for your mercy towards me and mine.

AMEN

POSITIONS VACANT

TOURISM & JOURNALIST OFFICER

All applications containing full personal details will be received by the undersigned until 4.00 PM Friday 21 July 2000. All three positions are responsible to the Manager, Community Services. The Tourism Position will be three days per week with responsibility for meeting customer needs and developing local tourism brochures. The individual will participate in promoting and developing local tourism and cultural initi-atives. The person will provide input into the planning, coordination and evaluation of local tourism opportunities and activities. The Journalist Position will be thirty-two hours per fortnight and the person will be responsible for gathering infor-mation, collating news items, taking photographs, writing and editing a fortnightly local newspaper. The Person will have demonstrated artistic, creative, writing and desktop publishing skills. The ability to meet dead-lines and communicate effectively with community members is essential. Tertiary qualifications in tourism/journalism would be an advantage and those applicants with extensive experience are encouraged to apply. Salary and Conditions include a full-time position classified as a Band 2, Level 2, Grade 7 with an entry rate of $639.50 per week. All entitlements are in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

YOUTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER The Position will include working closely with Council’s youth workers and local community organisations in the efficient and effective day to day delivery of youth services and other activities related to community development. The individual will be responsible for applying funding guidelines, implementing, coordinating and evaluating ser-vices. In consultation with the manager community services the individual will develop service delivery plans and apply for funding to develop programs. Experience working with aboriginal communities would be an advantage. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for the right individual who wants to be part of a dedicated team of workers wanting to achieve and make a difference in other people’s lives. The Person will have a tertiary qualification in social welfare or youth services and a minimum of 2 years experience working with young people and community based organisations. Salary and Conditions are part of a full-time position classified as a Band 2/Level 3, or Band 3/Level 2 with an entry rate of $ 718.10 per week. This will be negotiable depending on qualification and experience. All entitle-ments are in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

SENIOR YOUTH WORKER

The Position will include maintenance and implementation of the Brewarrina Youth Accommodation Service policy and procedures manual, ensuring that the youth service runs effectively and efficiently on a day to day basis. In con-sultation with the Youth & Community Development Officer, the individual will develop service delivery plans, and implement programs and activities suited to local youth needs. Experience working with aboriginal communities would be an advantage. The Person will have a minimum of 4 years experience working with young people and with community based or-ganisations. Progress in tertiary qualifications in youth services or social welfare would be a distinct advantage. Additional salary consideration will be given to applicants who have completed an appropriate tertiary qualification &/or extended experience in the youth and welfare fields. Salary and Conditions include a full-time position classified as a Band 2, Level 1, Grade 6 with an entry rate of $ 592.35 per week. All entitlements are in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award. For further information please contact Eric Plet, Manager Community Services or Wendy Nott on (02) 6839 2106.

PO Box 125 Peter J Felsch BREWARRINA NSW 2839 GENERAL MANAGER

TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE

SUNDAY JULY 16, 2000 On Sunday July 16, there will be a rare and spectacular event in the night sky, a total lu-nar eclipse. An eclipse of the Moon occurs only at full Moon, and only if the Moon passes through the Earths shadow. The shadow is made up of two cone-shaped parts, one inside the oth-er. The outer shadow (the penumbra) is where the Earth blocks some part of the suns rays. The inner shadow (the umbra) is the region where the Earth blocks all direct sun-light. Eclipses are rare, as the Moon’s orbit around the Earth is tilted, and the Moon usually misses the Earth’s shadow. If the Moon passes through only part of the Umbra, a partial eclipse is seen. However, if the entire Moon passes through the Umbral shadow, as will occur on July 16, a total eclipse of the Moon occurs. The eclipse will start with the Moon entering the Earths outer shadow (the penumbra) at 8:47pm. When the Moon is fully immersed in the penumbra the Moon will darken somewhat , but it will not be obvious. The main attraction is when the Moon enters the Earths inner shadow (the umbra) and the Moon begins to darken dramatically and take on a reddish hue. The first contact with the umbra, at 9:57pm, can be quite dramatic. Fi-nally at 11:02pm , the Moon enters completely into the Earths inner shadow. However, the Moon will not be completely dark, as while there is no direct sunlight some light can still reach the Moon, and the Moon will be a dull copper-red. The stars that were previ-ously hidden by the Moon’s light will now be visible, making the winter sky quite dra-matic. The total phase, or totality will last a remarkable 1 hour and 47 minutes. A total eclipse hasn’t lasted this long since 1859 and will not be equaled again for over a thousand years. From start to finish, the lunar eclipse will last for nearly four hours. Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are completely safe to watch! You don’t need any kind of protective equipment. Remember sky-watchers, dress warmly and enjoy!

PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT DOCUMENTS FOR COMMENT

Brewarrina Sewage Effluent Management Study Brewarrina Water Treatment Plant Augmentation Investigation

Brewarrina Shire Council in conjunction with the NSW Department of Land and Water Conservation is currently carrying out options studies and environmental assessments as part of the Brewarrina Sewage Effluent Manage-ment Study and Brewarrina Water Treatment Plant Augmentation Investigation. Treated effluent from the Brewarrina Sewage Treatment Plant is currently discharged into a dam used irregularly for agricultural irrigation. A significant proportion of the effluent is reused, however, there is unrestricted dis-charge to the Barwon River from overflows during storm events and at times of low effluent reuse. This practise is considered to be not sustainable and options are currently being assessed for an effluent management study. Effluent from the Brewarrina Water Treatment Plant is currently discharged onto the Barwon/Darling floodplain, at the rear of the plant. This practise is also considered not to be not sustainable and options for improvement have been investigated. Copies of reports can be viewed at the Council Chambers from Monday 17 July. For further information on these projects please contact Brett Corven (Brewarrina Shire Council) on 6839 2106 or David Waddell (PPK Environ-ment and Infrastructure) on 9736 9755. Comments should be addressed to the General Manager and should be re-ceived before 4pm on Thursday 27 July.

OUTBACK ARTS INDIGENOUS ARTS OFFICER Outback arts has recently been successful in securing funding for an Indigenous Arts Officer, to assist in the development of arts and culture for the many Aboriginal people and communities of this region. This position will help create and extend opportunities for skill development, employment and enter-prise. The Indigenous Arts Officer will focus primarily on marketing, He or she will aim to develop links with urban galleries, theatre and dance groups, musicians an other professional indigenous arts organizations. These links will increase business opportunities and in turn provide social and cultural benefits for the region. This position has been made possible through the support of Murdi Paaki Regional ATSIC Council, the Australia Council for the Arts and the Orana Development and Employment Council. KEV CARMODY Aboriginal singer and songwriter, Kev Carmody is in our midst, visiting some communities in the re-gion and inspiring musicians young and not so young. Many people would be familiar with Kev’s mu-sic and stirring lyrics and his connections with the likes of Archie Roach and Paul Kelly. Kev has met with young people in Gulargambone and Walgett. He has been able to show people different styles of music and is encouraging of young people creating new music. He spent an afternoon at Ginghi just on the outskirts of Walgett and a couple of days at YETTA DINNAKKAL which is the new Correctional Services Centre near Brewarrina. Kev is now in Bourke with Delphine Geia at the Tafe working with people who are interested in song writing process. Kev is keen to return later in the year with Tonchi McIntosh who is a young up and coming musician originally from Bourke. Kev really is an inspiration to meet. WRITER’S RETREAT AT “WILLIE” IN THE MARSHES Western Writers Ink are holding another writer’s workshop on Saturday, 5th and Sunday, 6th August at Willie Retreat. Ros Taylor and Felicity Lehman will be the guest tutors for a second time. Everyone was inspired by the last workshops and so Felicity and Ros have been invited to return, due to popular demand. For more information contact Audrey Weston on 68473136. Book Early.

ANDREWS TAKE AWAY 68392/014

COME IN AND TRY THE BEST TAKE AWAY FOOD IN BREWARRINA

OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8am TILL 8pm

SATURDAY 9-3PM

CHICKEN

& CHIPS

STEAK

SANDWICHES

AMBO NEWS

Do’s and Don'ts of burns DO’s Cool burns by flushing with cool water, Remove rings and jewellery Cover the burn with a dry sterile dressing DON’TS Apply ice directly to burns Touch burns with anything except sterile or clean dressings, Pull clothes over any burned area Remove pieces of cloth that stick to a burned area Break blisters Use any kind of oil or ointment on burns Use cotton wool or other fluffy material on burns Always remember, If you are sick enough to go to the hospital you are sick enough to call the Ambulance. Just call 000 and ask for the Ambulance.

Ross Scott pictured below being presented with a Long Service award to recognise his service as a Councillor of the Brewarrina Shire Council. Ross had served on Bre Shire since 1989 and has recently retired from Council duties.

SHIRE BRIEFS

At the recent Shire meeting it was resolved to spend $120,0000 on the Brewarrina Tourist Information Centre. The bulk of which is to go towards the bowlers area and some major re-roofing work.. Council is still seeking

funding towards the completion of the centre.

PICTURED ARE SOME OF THE COUNCILLORS

HARD AT IT DURING THE MEETING.

COMING ATTRACTIONS BREWARRINA RSL CLUB BREWARRINA RSL CLUB

PHONE 0268392/151

Friday 14th July BASTILL Friday 28th July Pam Spencer

All children welcome

PICK—A— BOX Is every Friday Night

with tickets on sale from 7pm Draw starts at 8pm

With ten meat trays & five Pick– a - Box Prizes to be won

Ranging from $500.00 down to $50.00

MEMBERS PICKMEMBERS PICK–– A A -- BOX BOX $1400.00$1400.00

The Weekly Members Draw Weekly Members Draw Won by Wendy Moore $900.00Won by Wendy Moore $900.00

6pm & 7pm from Monday to Saturday Up to $200.00

Sunday’s Members Draw Sunday’s Members Draw

is at 1pm & 1.15pm & 1.30pm. $200.00

Have a great night out at your RSL!!

Jack Farmer

Jack was born in Nyngan in the forties and went to high school there for his ed-ucation which didn’t amount to much. I was a class mate of Jacks and we knocked about together in and out of school. We were about twelve years old at this particular time I am talking about, and as in every school at that time, mar-bles were the go. Now Jack was our champion marble player and the biggest cheat and liar. He was also a bit of a mug and footy player, more or less the sportsman of the school. Now there was a kid who came to school belonging to one of the teachers. He was the teachers pet, a real crawler and dobber, and Jack hated the sight of him. Many a loose tooth he copped off Jack after school for sucking up to the teach-ers and reporting Jack to the prefects. He was always the best dressed and had the best play lunch which Jack would finish up with after hitting him one. But could this kid play marbles, he was always mocking Jack, and Jack had a burn-ing desire to beat that “Crawlin” dobbing, wimp, so and so, no matter what. One day I was sitting with jack just idly talking about nothing. As we talked I was flipping a steel ball bearing up in the air and catching it when Jack said ”what you got there mate?” “a steely”, I replied, “Chuck her here” which I did. Jack had a real brain wave how to beat the crawler at marbles.” “I’ll paint this the same colour as my favourite taw, “and you watch me scatter them.” Next day at school Jack threw out the challenge to the crawler who accepted with a nod of his freckly head. The ring was drawn and all the marbles where put in the middle and Jack was ready to break them. Every kid in school plus 3 Shire workers who where having smoko were gathered around the ring. Jack knelt down to fire and as he looked across the ring he saw the crawler standing dead opposite him. He let fly with his new taw and it went like a bullet across the ring, skimmed over the bunched marbles by a hairs breath and hit the crawler smack dead centre of his shin bone that made a crack so loud they heard it in Cobar. The crawler dropped as if shot, and upon hitting the ground began screaming “Jack used a steely, Jack used a steely” which was strictly forbidden. As we walked down the footpath going home, holding our fingers after copping six of the best for breaking poor Johnny’s leg, Jack said to me “hey mate you know what you can do with your steely? “What” I replied. “Shove it where your mother never kissed you” THE LEGEND