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Opera Amidst the Tingles

5th December, 2019 www.walpole.org.au

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Thank A Volunteer, Blessing of the Fleet

Last Saturday at the Pioneer Park Markets, Walpole once again took time to thank its volunteers and uphold its emergency services with the Blessing of the (Emergency Services) Fleet Ceremony.

Walpole has held the ceremony at this time each year since 2011 to thank volunteers in general and particularly uphold the work done by emergency services. More on page 5...

The stars and crescent moon aligned on Saturday to provide a night of magic.

For the third year in a row, the West Australian Opera visited the Valley of the Giants to perform a selection of operatic music. All the pieces were in place: music selection, great performers, an entertaining master of ceremonies, and a unique and beautiful setting on an almost perfect night outdoors. The event was a sellout with over 800 people in attendance. More on page 10...

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Winners are grinners! Melissa Johnson cleaned up last Friday night,

picking the Ace of Hearts in the Walpole Hotel Motel Chase the Ace Competition.

Something tells me Christmas just got a little easier. Photo: Danny Hillin.

Karen Mathews and her Mum, Annette Bingham make the most out of late night shopping at the Walpole Pharmacy

Christmas Party. Photo: Emma McKinlay.

West Australian Opera beneath the ancient empire forest in Valley of the Giants, Walpole WA.

Photos: Linda Beard

Public Notice

Office hours: Tuesday to Friday 10.30am to 3pm

Distribution each Thursday Deadline Noon Monday

5th December 2019 - 3

Christmas Message

The end of the year is a time to reflect on what we have achieved and to also re-evaluate what is important. Often at Christmas we pause to consider and appreciate the people who have shared the journey and provided support.

I certainly value all the people I have met this year, the conversations we have had, the topics we have argued, and the things I have learnt.

I am proud of my contribution to committee investigations into microgrids and the short-term accommodation sector. The reports have generated strong interest and contain a number of recommendations for Government consideration. I hope many of these will be implemented to assist those industry sectors.

This year I pursued the Government on broken promises, Busselton Margaret River Airport, Camp schools, Community Resource Centre funding, water reforms, tourism figures, palliative care, youth mental health and bushfire mitigation. Parliamentary Questions and Freedom of Information applications have unearthed data I have used to keep the McGowan Government accountable.

As we come to the end of 2019, I look forward to some down time to connect with family and old friends, go to the beach, play with grandchildren and recharge the batteries in preparation for a busy 2020.

I extend my very best wishes to you and your family for a very happy and safe Christmas and New Year.

Phone: 9848 3171 or 1800 644 811 Email: [email protected] Address: PO Box 327 DENMARK WA 6333

Terry Redman MLA Member for Warren-Blackwood

Working with regional communities to create a better future for

families, businesses and towns.

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I am very happy to announce we were successful, and are now in a position to offer an 18 month traineeship for at least 20 hours per week.

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The ceremony is held at this time to observe Thank A Volunteer Day and because it is timely to remind everyone about the role of community volunteers and emergency services as we enter summer and holidays: a busy and potentially risky period in the bush, on the roads and on the water.

Louise Pickett spoke at the ceremony and said:

“Volunteering is part of Walpole’s DNA and we are extremely lucky that we can place such a reliance on it in so many aspects of our community life.”

Speaking to all volunteers she said: “I am humbled by your generosity of spirit and your compassion for your fellow human beings. It is all of you, who so generously give your time, your warmth, your humour and your caring. It is all of you, doing what you do, who take my breath away. So, on behalf of the Walpole Community – Thank you for volunteering.”

Revd Sue Lodge-Calvert also expressed the community’s gratitude for the work done by the many agencies represented that protect us, rescue us, and bring comfort as individuals and as a community that lives in a beautiful but remote and vulnerable part of the world.

On behalf of the community, Sue also acknowledged the family and friends of those who work in these More on page 8…

Late Night Shopping Thank You!

I just wanted to say a Big Thank You to

everyone who came along to our Late night shopping

Christmas party last Wednesday! We hope you all

enjoyed yourselves as much as we did!

For those unable to make it, we’ve still got plenty of Giftware

in store, so come in and have a browse. We can wrap your pre-

sents for free, plus spend over $40 on Giftware to enter the

draw to win a Christmas Hamper worth over $500!


Letters We welcome your opinion The Walpole Weekly values freedom of expression and welcomes contributions and feedback from readers via letter or email on any topic of community interest:

1) All content submitted for publication must provide full name and contact details.

2) If the writer wishes to remain anonymous, the words “Name withheld by request” will be used in the byline.

3) Any content published may be edited to enhance flow, clarity, spelling, and grammar—not facts or meaning—therefore the writer should carefully check facts and consider their choice of words.

4) Should content be deemed by the Editor to be too long (should be no more than 250 words), incomprehensible, libelous, illegal, or incite a sensitive issue, then it will not be published.

5) In the case of content being rejected, the writer/s will be notified of the decision by the Editor.

6) Should the writer dispute the Editor’s decision they should take it up in writing with the Management Committee of Walpole CRC.

7) The Management Committee will make the final decision on whether or not to publish the content in the next available edition of the Weekly.

Email [email protected].

Highlighting the magnificent forest A big congratulation to the Walpole CDG on their initiative to proceed with and ultimately achieve the lighting display at the entrance to Walpole. (Last week’s Weekly).

This highlights our magnificent forest and creates a unique entrance point for visitors and locals alike.

What you have achieved in such a short period of time deserves full credit .

For too long we have been bogged down by administrative hurdles in our endeavours to allow local projects to commence. I would like to think that the manner and timeframe that this CDG project was achieved in would hopefully set a precedent for other community projects to now proceed.

While we understand that various authorities need to be informed, this project shows that it can be done if the authorities involved are willing to co-operate.

Pioneer Park has been on the agenda for many years and as one visitor told me last summer “It is a pity it looks so terrible”. The conceptual plan that currently exists provides outstanding ideas to implement change and create something that we can all be proud of.

~ Rod Burton, Walpole

Blessing of the Fleet Markets

St John Raffle

Thankyou for everyone’s support

Winners 1st prize: Mimma Thompson (from Walpole) 2nd prize: Cater ( visitor staying at Coalmine Beach)


Public Notice

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Distribution each Thursday

Historical Society launches new website: wndhs.org.au

The Walpole Nornalup and District Historical Society has launched a new website to help people access information and keep an eye on local history.

Harold Luxton (the Society’s Curator IT) said the Society’s first website designed in 2012 was set up by Matt Wrigley using Google Sites architecture and the Society has reaped the reward of his valuable and talented work.

The Society has now decided to build a new framework using more modern applications and launched a new website (wndhs.org.au) at the Walpole Markets held with Thank A Volunteer and the Blessing of the (Emergency Services) Fleet on 30 November 2019.

More on page 9…

New fire unit c 1984 (Bush Fire Brigade). L to R Trevor Rohlach, Stan Ravenhill, Wayne Dumbrell,

Bruce Smith, Frank Pierce, Phil Tomlinson, Chris Broadbent, Wayne Burton, Paul Rose.

An exciting opportunity will soon arise for the part-time position of Trainee at the Walpole Community Resource Centre

20 Hours per week, Tuesday to Friday.

A number of course options are available.

The traineeship offered will be under contract for 18 months and will involve:

Learning basic project and event management skills

Learning specific aspects of financial administration and reporting

General administration duties

Customer service

Practical training will be provided on site in conjunction with formal nationally accredited modules to form the qualification chosen.

Key competencies required:

Good team player

Sound English and Math abilities

Able to accept and follow direction

Excellent communication and rapport building skills

Sound values of equality, integrity, loyalty, respect, confidentiality and trust

Basic computer skills are desirable

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The position will begin as soon as the appointment has been filled.

Written applications with CV and References by COB 6th January 2020.

Please address all applications to:

Selection Panel - Confidential Trainee Position Walpole CRC PO Box 197 Walpole WA 6398

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From page 5… services and the sacrifice they make in sharing their loved ones with the community. She invited the gathering to observe a minute’s silence to honour those who have died and been injured, and their grieving family and friends.

The ceremony concluded with a loud and colourful lap of honour by all the emergency service vehicles (with lights and sirens) which were blessed as the vehicles and attendants moved passed the priest.

~ Article by Harold Luxton, Photos by Bob Laing.

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At launch, the new website has five main divisions:

Repository

Will continue the original intention of digitally sharing photographs and other historical documents that are in the Society’s collections. The whole collection will not be online but various components will be featured from time to time.

Topical

This division will report on local current affairs with a historic focus. At launch, this section features the history of local emergency services to coincide with the Blessing of the (Emergency Services) Fleet and Thank a Volunteer Day.

For Sale

This section has a process to purchase books and souvenirs managed by the Society.

Join Us

This provides a different slant on the more usual “About Us” (it is about us too!). It features the work the Society is doing to develop an interest in local history in the community and encourages people to Join Us!

Members

This section is the least developed at launch but will grow as we enter 2020 and members will be given a username and password as membership is renewed or commenced.

Nockolds St with people meeting the first Railway Bus to come to Walpole c1940

The new website will be changing and developing continuously and will always have elements that are “work in progress”.

~ Article by Harold Luxton, Photos by Don Burton.

WCRC’s Guiding Light At the AGM held on Friday 29th November the CRC farewelled out going Chairperson, Kath Lymon who is off to greener pastures, perhaps not exactly greener but certainly a new chapter… A new management committee was sworn in under the watchful eye of Returning Officer John Bridger. This new committee, as seen below, is: Ian Payton, Chairman and Treasurer; Jennifer Skele, Vice Chairperson; Linda Vivian, Secretary and general committee members Sharon Bell, Lorraine Cooper and Wayne Heron. Joined by Shire of Manjimup representative Dave Tapley.

During the AGM life memberships were awarded to Dallas Parkes and Jennifer Willcox. These ladies join the existing life members Helen Webster, Lorraine Cooper, Hilary Mayger and Geordie Whitwell.

Dallas received her life membership for outstanding service to the Walpole Telecentre and Walpole CRC over eighteen years, often giving much of her personal time both at home and volunteering at events. Dallas retired in 2018, handing the reins to current General Manager Cherie Smith. “Dallas has been an amazing support to me when I have needed help. Amongst other help, she knows exactly where a file or folder is and this has saved me many hours of searching.”

More on page …11


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Holy Communion Sunday 10am.

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The evening opened with La Donna é mobile from Verdi’s Rigoletto and included other well-known pieces such as ‘O Soave Fanciulla’ from La Boheme and ‘Habanera’ from Bizet’s Carmen. Those pieces were mixed with other lesser-known but equally entertaining pieces. Each song was introduced by the master of ceremonies, Music Director Chris van Tuinen, whose comic timing was exceptional and provided enough background to allow the audience to understand the story behind each song. The second set included some well-known Christmas songs to celebrate the season.

What can be said about the performers? For those who believe that opera is a rigid art form living on its snob appeal, please go to a WAO performance. Let’s be honest, opera is yesterday’s musical theatre today. The singers showcased not only their vocal talents but also their acting and comedic skills. Before the show and during the break, the performers intermingled with the audience. Mezzo soprano Fiona Campbell played to the crowd as Carmen throwing roses (with less than perfect aim) to the audience in the front row while the audience got into the act as an unpaid chorus. The other singers included Naomi Johns (soprano), Bradley Daley (tenor), and Sam Roberts-Smith (baritone). The only downside musically speaking was this listener’s inability to hear the young musicians from the UWA Conservatorium of Music except during their brief solos.

One more star deserves our recognition. The beauty of the performance was magnified by the beauty of the Valley of the Giants and the excellence of the staff in setting up the venue, ensuring the smooth flow of traffic, and making sure that all were welcomed and cared for. So a vote of thanks to Ryan Smith and staff for bringing us this magical night.

~ Article by Jim Kolan, Walpole CRC.


Volunteer Recognition What an amazing day we had in Walpole on Saturday for Thank a Volunteer Day.

All our wonderful volunteers came out in force in full uniform and the Emergency Services vehicles sirens were blaring. The atmosphere in Walpole was buzzing.

The Shire of Manjimup and BeConnected joined the Walpole Community Resource Centre by offering all the well deserving Walpole and Districts volunteers, either free coffee from 4 Sisters Coffee Shop or free cake from Golden Wattle Bakery, and a free sausage sizzle served by the hard working team from the Walpole Nornalup Visitors Centre, assisted by the ever helpful Work Camp.

The Walpole CRC set up a stall in the Golden Wattle Bakery arcade and gave away vouchers for tasty treats.

BeConnected Volunteers took the opportunity to talk to all and sundry about BeConnected’s mission, to educate seniors about how to get on line and how to stay safe whilst doing so.

Walpole CRC were very pleased with the result, signing up ten new people to their BeConnected Seniors Computing program, which aims to help people feel comfortable using the online world. The use of the internet is proven to reduce isolation, alleviate depression and help keep families connected in rural communities.

Walpole CRC, the Shire of Manjimup and BeConnected all give their heart felt thanks to the many emergency services, community groups and other valued volunteers across the community.

~ Cherie Smith, Walpole CRC

Betty Martin with Jim Kolan discussing how simple BeConnected has made learning how to connect online.

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Jennifer Willcox’s life membership was also for outstanding service. After initially being a volunteer Jenny joined the committee and was given the opportunity to try to save the failing Walpole Telecentre. Jenny arose to the challenge, raising the Telecentre from the ashes with the assistance of key volunteers, many of whom began as old friends from out of town who moved to Walpole because they fell in love with the scenery and casual lifestyle. These volunteers later became part of Jenny’s Telecentre Army.

Jenny has been instrumental in keeping the Walpole Telecentre and later the CRC alive despite the many changes in direction dictated from various government bodies. Jenny’s involvement was not only beneficial to the Walpole CRC but the whole Telecentre network.

Since retiring from the Walpole CRC in 2016 Jenny has kept busy, some may say that she is busier than ever. Jenny is still involved in the CRC Network through her role as Vice President with ASCCA (Australian Seniors Computing Clubs Association), and her role in their SWADE (Seniors’s West Australian Digital Expansion) program, a national BeConnected partnered project teaching digital mentoring to volunteers across the country.

~ Linda Beard, Walpole CRC


Sources: www.bom.gov.au; www.willyweather.com.au

Walpole Weather Temperatures and rainfall recorded in North Walpole

Sunday 24th to Saturday 30th November, 2019

Temperatures Rainfall

Min Max mm

Sunday 10.2 22.3 0

Monday 11.5 19.4 0.6

Tuesday 7.6 23.4 0

Wednesday 10.5 17.0 0.2

Thursday 10.4 18.5 1.6

Friday 12.6 18.0 0.4

Saturday 12.3 19.8 0

2.8

Walpole forecast for the next five days:

Total rainfall for the week

Weekly events

Day Details

Mondays

Mahjong, 10am-Noon at Walpole Community Hall 2pm-5pm at Nornalup Community Hall Soccer, 3:15pm-4:15pm at Walpole Sport and Recreation Centre Zumba, 5:30pm–6:30pm at Walpole Sport and Recreation Centre Bus for Swimming (to Manjimup) Phone 9840 8485 Doctor Services at Walpole Silver Chain by appointment 98401173.

Tuesdays

Weight Watchers, 9:30am at the Anglican Church Walpole Autumn Club, 1pm at Walpole Sport and Recreation Centre Sound Therapy Group, 6.45am and 8.45am. Individuals by appointment at Walpole Wellness Centre

Wednesdays

Seniors Activity Social Club, 10am Tone and Stretch Class, 9-10am at Walpole Sport and Recreation Centre Doctor Services at Walpole Silver Chain by appointment 98401173

Thursdays

Yoga with Jenny, 6pm at Walpole Community Hall Seniors Computing (during School terms), 1pm-3pm at Walpole CRC Pathology Pathwest at Walpole Silver Chain 8:30am-11:30am Kinder Gym at Walpole Sport and Recreation Centre10am 0 - 5 year olds with parent / guardian. Free

Fridays

Walpole Menshed, 9:30am-12:30pm at LIA Miguel Place, Walpole Table Tennis and Games, 5pm - 7pm at Nornalup Community Hall Community Bus to Albany (Monthly) Phone 9840 8485 Zumba Gold, 9am – 10am at Walpole Sport and Recreation Centre Craft Group 2nd and 4th Friday 9:30am Walpole Community Hall

Saturdays Yoga with Jenny, 9am at Walpole Community Hall

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Walpole Times to Remember

Walpole CRC Tue to Fri 9am-4pm

Walpole Nornalup Visitor Centre Mon to Fri 9am-5pm; Sat & Sun 9am-3pm

Library 9840 1108 Wed 9am-12pm & 1pm-3:30pm Fri 9am-12pm & 1pm-3:30pm,

Sat 9am-12pm Walpole Weekly

Deadline: Noon Monday Tues to Fri 10:30am-3pm

Walpole Op Shop Mon- Fri 9:30am-11:30am; Sat 10am-12pm

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Sat 3.45 pm

St George’s Anglican Church Sun 10am

Walpole Waste Transfer Station Tues and Thu 1pm-5pm; Sun 9am-5pm

Peaceful Bay Refuse Site Wed 9am-1pm; Sun 1pm-4:30pm


Recycle Week Walpole Primary School students are ‘ramping’ up their recycling project as part of their recycling week lessons. Students are concerned about waste ending up in landfill and they’re trying to stop it.

Each class is collecting elastic bands, plastic lids and bread tags. Elastic bands will be used for activities at school. The plastic lids and bread tags are going to be sent to Greenbatch program. Collection containers will be in each classroom.

Walpole Primary School has a number of current recycling projects that were established in previous years. These include paper, mobile phones, batteries and printer cartridges. Food scraps are fed to the worms and chickens.

The school will be placing collection bins at the Walpole Wilderness Hub near the Petrichor Gallery for the community to contribute to the recycling project.

At the end of our project, the classes will collect their bins and we will send it to Greenbatch Foundation in Perth who will crush the plastic. The recycled plastic is made into hard plastic prosthetics and cutlery.

Thank you for participating!

~ Dylan Hoskins, Thomas Sletten and Reilyn Shoveller Murray, Walpole Primary School.

December 5 Ruby Broun, Jamie Benson 7 Ethan Burton, Colin Tindale, Ray Heath 10 Alan Barrington 11 Jorja Kirkwood

Submit your friends’ and family members’

birthdays to the editor at

[email protected]

13 Dec Storytime for Children, at Walpole Public Library, 10am - 11am.

19 Dec Christmas Disco, 5:30 to 8pm at Walpole Sport and Recreation Centre.

19 Dec Manjimup Chery Harmony Festival Inaugural Art Prize and Exhibition Opens, at the Manjimup Art Gallery.

20 Dec Walpole CRC Closes for Festive Season Break at 4pm.

12 Dec Walpole Primary School Presentation night. 6pm start at Walpole Community Hall

21 Dec Twilight event at Ficifolia Community Garden 5pm to 8pm

2 Jan Walpole CRC re-opens 9am

6 Jan WCRC Traineeship applications close.

Upcoming activities Weekly events

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The locals of Walpole were invited to attend the Outward Bound end of year BBQ against the beautiful backdrop of the Walpole Inlet on Tingledale Rd.

It was a feast, with the young men and women of Outward Bound providing lamb on a spit cooked to perfection and an array of salads and vegetables, followed by a delicious earthquake cake and a malteser surprise.

The weather held up well with a fine drizzle that only slightly dampen the events.

We all talked to the instructors of Walpole’s Outward Bound who are an amazing bunch and are passionate about introducing our children to the wonders of our outdoors away from the technology that entices the young most of the time.

They described how they see these kids confidence grows until the last few days when the students are organising themselves. (In a supervised fashion of course).

The view alone was inspiring, let alone talking with these hardy, gentle characters who spend most of their time under canvas, whatever the weather. Outward bound wanted to thank Walpole and in particular Elizabeth and Thomas Gerner for the support they have received over the many years they have been in Walpole.

~ Cherie Smith, Walpole CRC


Western Power Responds to Public Forum This letter was forwarded by Terry Redman’s office to the Walpole Weekly for publication.

This is an update regarding the outcomes from the Walpole Community Forum with Western Power May 2019

At Terry’s request, please find attached for your interest and information, a copy of the letter received on 12 /11/19 from Western Power’s Peter Kerr, providing an update on Western Power’s commitments at the community meeting held in Walpole in May this year.


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SFFC Welcomes New Skills to the Board

As the Southern Forests Food Council continues on their path to financial sustainability, the Food Council welcomes a new Independent Chair in Kieran Kinsella, and three skills-based committee members.

Outgoing Chair Monica Radomiljac stated “We identified the opportunity to bring in new and different skillsets to our Committee to add value and guidance as we continue to transition to a financially sustainable operation. We underwent a professional recruitment process and were humbled by the calibre of applicants willing to contribute to our project.” Mr Kinsella is in the process of permanently retiring to the Cape’s region of the South West after a long career in State Government senior executive roles, most recently as the Chief Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority. He has worked in both rural and regional parts of Western Australia gaining a strong insight into the issues facing various primary industries. Mr Kinsella has extensive experience in providing strategic leadership of the planning, delivery and activation of major redevelopment projects. He has served on numerous State Government and not-for-profit Boards and is committed to assisting local not-for-profit organisations whilst becoming involved in the community.

Mr Kinsella said “I am pleased to be able to give back to the South West community through worthwhile projects such as the Food Council. Their achievements to date are impressive and the next phase will be an exciting transition.”

Joining Mr Kinsella on the Committee of Management are Ben Arnold, Nikki Griffiths, and Nial Twigger with their breadth of business and financial skills. From a base of solid objectives, the Food Council will undertake a branch and roots review as part of its endeavours to transition to sustainability.

The 2019/20 SFFC Committee of Management includes: Kieran Kinsella - Independent Chair, Monica Radomiljac, Mitchell East, Vick Grozotis, Tori Marver, Carlo Pessotto, Neil Miles, Nikki Griffiths, Nial Twigger and Ben Arnold

~ Southern Forests Food Council


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Weekly sport Email us your sports results [email protected] alternatively drop them in the box at the back door.

Post your photos on the web or social media #mywalpoleweekly Sunday Golf, Mixed 4BBB

Stableford 1/12/19 Winners M Hull and M Jeffs 50 Points R/Up O Simmonds and A Mathews 49 Points NTPin 2 O Simmonds " 7 M Hull 13 W Dumbrell 17 A Mathews LPutt 9 R Knight Birdies F Zalmstra No 4 W Dumbrell No 8, 12 and 13 D Pescud No 4 O Simmonds No10 G Doust No 4 S Hawkins No17 Twenty players took part in the golf for a terrific day

on Sunday that saw Mick and Merv win the day from Owen and Aaron.

The Summer Golf is in full swing and the Golf course is looking a treat!

Next Week: Sunday 2/12/19, Greg and Leslie Peck Trophy, 12:30pmTee Off.

~ Norm Hawkins

Mixed Golf Thursday 25/11/2019 Winner Sharyn Burton 37 points c/b R/Up Mervyn Hull 37 points Novelties Best Chip # 9 Peter Francis Long Put #18 Mal Lumb Best Chip #11 Mim Minty Ferrets Sharyn Burton #18 Mervyn Hull # 1 Next Game: Thursday 5th December 2019, 12.30 start.

~ Sharyn Burton

Frank Zalmstra with winners Merv Hull and Mick Jeffs


Weekly sport

Walpole Woman Claims top honours in Albany Track and Field Events Walpole’s Brenda Painter was amongst the action at the Albany Athletics Club, Track and Field events throughout the 2018/19 season.

On Saturday 23rd November, Brenda broke the club records in the long jump, triple jump, 60 metres, 100 metres and javelin events.

In addition to those which were achieved at this event Brenda currently holds the following records at the Albany Athletics Club;

8/12/18 Discus 10.77 m 12/01/19 Discus 10.93m 9/03/19 100m 0.00:18.65

Brenda was awarded first place, Female All Rounder Track and Field Award for 2018/19 with 3580.78 points followed by Tara Spidell who placed 2nd with 3282.16 points.

Congrats Brenda, you are an inspiration.

For more information about the events, placings and records go to www.albanyathletics.com.au

Scroungers Golf, Stableford, 26/11/2019 1st M Hull 24 2nd F Zalmstra 23 3rd O Simmonds 23 Nornalup Riverside Chalets Long Putt M Minty Big Al’s Best 2nd 11 M Hull Walpole Hardware and Walpole Concrete NTP 13 F Zalmstra Greg Peck’s Best 3rd 16 M Jeffs John Balantyne NTP 17 A Mathews Birdies O Simmonds 15

~ Mal Lumb

Walpole Country Club Bowls At the beginning of the Pennant season the team in the photograph won ‘Eight’ badges which were presented to them after bowls on Saturday. To win an ‘Eight’ badge all eight of the team’s bowls need to be closer to the Jack than any of the opposing teams. This happens very rarely so ‘Eight’ badges are keenly displayed on hats.

The Ladies Pennants Bowls team played Denmark at home on Saturday. Both of our teams won. Walpole 4, Denmark 0.

The men played away against Albany Brown, they won two out of their three games. Walpole 5, Albany Brown 1.

Next Saturday 7th December both the Ladies and the Men’s Pennant teams will be playing away at Middleton Beach.

~ Ann Armstrong

Walpole Ladies: Trish Crossley, Nelia Pumphrey, Lorraine MacNamarra, Heather McConchie and Ann Armstrong.


South West MLC Diane Evers has slammed the McGowan Government’s claim the WA native logging industry has ‘sustainability credentials’ after it was announced an interstate company had purchased two disgraced South West mills.

The sale of Auswest Timbers’ Greenbushes mill and Nannup Timber Processing to Queensland-based company Parkside Timber, has come after scandals at both mills in 2019. With the state’s two largest timber processing facilities under fire for accusations of wastage, ongoing investigations and one confirmed breach of contract.

Ms Evers, The Greens (WA) spokesperson for forests, said it was clear native timber logging had lost its social licence, with the Forests Products Commission (FPC) unable to prevent the industry from operating within existing regulations. She also drew contrast to the Victorian Labor Government, who recently announced a transition plan to end native logging in the state.

Ms Evers contested statements attributed to a media release from Forestry Minister Dave Kelly, which proclaimed the strength of WA’s forestry industry, and said FPC’s own reporting of the industry’s

health contradicted the Minister’s spin. The media release pointed to a forestry industry that supports more than 6,000 jobs, despite the native forest sector directly employing less than 500 people according to a 2017 FPC-funded report — many of those in transport roles only.

Recent annual report figures also revealed it costs more money to log WA native forests than is made in return, with an accounting write-down of $134 million to the value of these forests made as an amendment to the 17/18 financial year, avoiding an enormous current-year deficit.

Diane Evers MLC said “I am shocked and appalled that the McGowan Government would claim ‘sustainability’ and champion the sale of two saw mills that have contributed to the wanton destruction of our precious native forests. The economics of this industry do not stack up. This move lacks evidence and — more critically — common sense.

“At a time when Federal Labor Opposition is shamelessly attacking the Greens on climate, it is remarkable that this announcement can occur without irony. On one hand we are seeing the daily More on page 21…

Evers Shocked and Appalled Over Sale of Disgraced Mills


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From page 20… impacts of climate change, knowing that native forests play a critical role in the battle to preserve our environment, as well as protecting endangered native animal species and biodiversity. On the other hand, perhaps I shouldn’t be surprised, given this Government’s commitment to keeping its head in the sand on issues of ecological importance — with the environmental vandals in the Liquefied Natural Gas industry benefitting greatly in this regard.

“This is a missed opportunity for the McGowan Government to cancel these existing bad contracts and sensibly transition the WA forestry industry to a socially accepted, sustainable model focussed on plantation timber, something Victorian Labor had the sense to realise. Native forests are placed at catastrophic risk when there is a push for more logging and emphasis on selling timber overseas, especially if the Perth market can’t take it all up.

“Log sizes are ever-decreasing, there are ongoing investigations into the Nannup facility and — when over-stocked — we have seen high value timber sold for low-value use as charcoal.

“However, you can be certain the Government needs these businesses to remain viable in order to be able to proffer ‘more jobs’ to voters — even when the truth is that native forests are more valuable left standing.

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