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News
July 30 2008
Family violence is getting worse
There are concerns that financial pressures, due to the rising costs of petrol, house payments and groceries, are taking a toll on local families ...
July 30 2008
Living a long and happy life
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Local centenarian Louisa Hemphill turned 102 on July 26, and celebrated on the weekend with family and friends.
Born just outside Nagambie in ...
July 30 2008
HAVE YOUR SAY
A proposed amendment to Mitchell Shire Council’s meeting procedure would give ratepayers and residents an informal open forum to talk to ...
July 30 2008
Farmer health check
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A farmer taking part in a local twoday health and wellbeing workshop ended up in hospital after recognising the signs of health concerns presented ...
July 30 2008
`Tooby' gets recognition
Tooborac Hotel owners James and Val Carlin were doing "happy bunny hops" on Friday, when they were recognised as 3AW’s Pub Of The Week and ...
July 30 2008
Fire danger warning
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In light of a tragic house fire on Tuesday at Pyalong which claimed the lives of a 52-year-old woman and her three-year-old grandson, emergency ...
July 30 2008
DUTY CHEMIST
Dennis Kilmartin will be the duty chemist this Sunday.
Located at 60 Station St, Seymour, the pharmacy will be open from 10.30 am to noon.
For ...
July 30 2008
Complacency proves costly
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Road fatalities in the Mitchell/Benalla policing area have set a disturbing record, with the toll at 13 so far this year.
The policing area is ...
July 30 2008
Commerce on agenda
Mitchell Shire Council’s Economic Development Unit and the Mitchell Business Forum are supporting an information session for the local ...
July 30 2008
Time for change
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Seymour Sportspower will close its doors on Saturday, after 14 years in business.
Owner Moiann Papageorgiou said her decision to close shop was ...
July 30 2008
Concert to feature sacred music
A free concert will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Seymour on Sunday.
The Festival of Sacred Music concert will commence at ...
July 30 2008
Probus marks its 15th anniversary
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The Probus Club of Seymour celebrated its 15th anniversary at its monthly meeting on July 15.
Thirteen of the original 42 members are still ...
July 30 2008
Aiming to get people moving
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"Active transport" options, such as walking, bicycling, horse riding or shared modes of travel are on the agenda of a steering committee granted ...
July 30 2008
Children's literacy in focus
Telstra’s Literacy for Littlies program will hold a workshop in Seymour tomorrow, from 4 pm to 5 pm at the Mitchell Shire Council offices at ...
July 30 2008
Grant will help honour fallen
The RAAC Memorial and Army Tank Museum at Puckapunyal will receive a $3000 federal grant to help honour defence personnel who had died during ...
July 30 2008
Bridge photos sought for display
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Did you have a wedding photograph taken on or near the historic Goulburn River bridge at Seymour?
The Friends of the Bridge group is planning a ...
July 30 2008
Base hosts blood van
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Puckapunyal army base last week took up the challenge to help the Australian Red Cross Blood Service, which is in urgent need of blood donations.
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July 30 2008
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Population must be controlled
Surely there must be people who see clearly that this planet can not sustain 6.8 billion humans in any remotely ...
July 30 2008
Vandalism continues
More reports of wilful damage and thefts around town kept Seymour police busy this week.
During the weekend, offenders smashed several windows at ...
July 30 2008
Senior citizens' lunch
The Avenel Senior Citizens’ Club needs names in by August 6 for the luncheon and annual general meeting that will be held on August 11.
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July 30 2008
SCOREBOARD
Under-12: Euroa 5.13 (43) d St Mary’s 0.0 (0), Yea 6.7 (43) d Alexandra 2.8 (20), Seymour 2.9 (21) lt Tabilk 7.13 (55), Broadford 10.10 (70) ...
July 30 2008
DARTS
Round three of the Seymour District Darts Association was played last Monday night.
POW Rebels played host to Avenel, and they certainly played ...
July 30 2008
CYCLING
Saturday’s event was on the GlenarouaSchoolhouse Hill course, with 14 riders contesting the 40 km ride.
Daryl O’Keefe rode the ...
July 30 2008
RIVALS TO CLASH
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Seymour squares-off against arch rival Euroa in a big clash at Euroa this Sunday.
There is a lot on the line for both clubs as the Lions look to ...
July 30 2008
Swans score an important win
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In ninth position heading into their match against Murchison and in desperate need of a win to keep their finals hopes alive, the Swans answered ...
July 30 2008
Racing is back
Seymour Racing Club is geared up for another successful racing season, with an additional five meetings added to the club’s calendar.
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Real Estate
July 30 2008
Weekly Diary
Weekly events
Mondays
Seymour Library holds a Rhyme Time session for children up to four years old and their parents from 11.30 am to ...
July 30 2008
What's On
Today: St Malachy's Parish in Nagambie will host a farewell mass and lunch for Father Andrew Fewings, who has been appointed to the church in ...
July 30 2008
More honours for Scanlon
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Seymour star Paul Scanlon has been named captain of the All-Australian team announced at the conclusion of the Landmark Australian Country ...
Sport
July 30 2008
AROUND THE RINKS
VLBA
Despite one-sided scores on each rink, the fourth grand final was a thrilling encounter.
The dominant Sapphires rink with Eileen Price and ...
July 30 2008
Fun day out
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Seymour police may be used to courts of law, but they found themselves taking to a whole new court last Wednesday - a netball court.
Seymour ...
July 30 2008
SEYMOUR & DISTRICT JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE
TABILK
Under-14
Even though the Lions were in eighth position on the ladder and Tabilk third, coach Fothergill (420 games and counting) told his ...
July 30 2008
Convincing wins
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All four grades performed strongly on Saturday to bring home four convincing wins.
A-grade
The A-grade match was a onesided affair from the ...
July 30 2008
Lakers dominate the court
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A-grade
Nagambie’s terrific season remains intact after a 54-goal win over bottom-placed Ardmona.
The Lakers led by 14 goals at ...
July 30 2008
EIGHT BALL
Top Pub (1) had a great win at home against Terminus in the fourth round of the Seymour Area Eight Ball League competition last week.
Mick ...
July 30 2008
FROM THE LINKS
Avenel
Women’s golf played last Tuesday was a stroke event for the Pam Pedder trophy and the winner was Iris Sidebottom finishing with ...
July 30 2008
Scare for Nagambie
The senior and reserve teams were beaten by Ardmona on Saturday, putting a dent in the seniors’ finals aspirations and sending a wake-up ...
July 30 2008
SEYMOUR & DISTRICT JUNIOR NETBALL
TABILK
Under-14
A well-earned win to Tabilk this week, 21 to seven.
All nine girls put in a solid game with Rheann Hill, Caitlin Tempest and ...
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