EXTENDED New Historical Exhibition - Absolon Street, Dumbleyung
This Exhibition is to showcase the Shire of Dumbleyung Historical Locality Signs stemming from our Historical Committee initiative. We thank everyone involved for their time in making this project possible! The Exhibition has opened in conjunction with the Dumbleyung Mini Mall for April and will continue through May 2019.
Find all the Locality locations on the Shire of Dumbleyung Historical Locality Map which also includes heritage school sites and dates. Localities include:
Bibiking, Brambrae, Bullock Hills, Candlelight, Coomelberrup, Datatine, Dongolocking, Dumbleyung, Falcondale, Jinarnin, Kilburn, Kukerin, North Kukerin, South Kukerin, Merilup, Moulyinning, North Moulyinning, Mount Pleasant, Nairibin, Nippering, North Nippering, Pingarning, Tarin Rock & Wishbone.
PROJECT BACKGROUND: The Historical Locality Sign project is an initiative of the Shire of Dumbleyung Historical Committee. The aim of this project is to document our history in a way that is also interesting to our future generations and tourists as part of a drive trail.
The concept is for photos being of settling families, sporting groups and some interesting farm practices, structures and facts. We are also documenting all families past and present in the ‘Families’ list. The majority of the sign content has been compiled from previous history publications.
We realise that not all historical information will fit within these guidelines so further stories and family information can now be uploaded by anyone on our new historical forum under the relevant locality herehttps://www.dumbleyung.wa.gov.au/history. 
For further information, please contact Nicole at the Shire of Dumbleyung on (08) 9863 4012 orntaylor@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au
 
SHOPKEEPERS WANTED – DUMBLEYUNG MINI MALL
The Mini Mall is cranking so we want to open more hours to meet demand and extend our product range! So we are looking for more shopkeepers with product to join us at the Mini Mall & we all help sell for each other!
Little time commitment, low risk…. now the question is “what could you sell at the Mini Mall?”
YOUR TIME: 4HRS PER WEEK
RENT COST: $8 PER WEEK*
* Weekly rent $50 currently shared between 7 shopkeepers costing approximately $8 each per week, subject to change. Minimum 4 shopkeeping hours per week to ensure shop is open regularly. More info call 9863 4012
 
Womens Voices
The Minister for Women’s Interests recently announced the development of a plan to address gender inequality in Western Australia. The plan will be launched in 2020 and will set the agenda for advancing gender equality over the next 10 years.
All Western Australians are encouraged to have a say and we particularly want to hear from people who are vulnerable or marginalised in the community.
We hope that you can help us to connect with people in your community to give them an opportunity to have their voices heard.
Individuals can have their say online by: https://www.communities.wa.gov.au/wa-have-your-say/womens-plan/
Completing a short online survey  by 30 June 2019 (to request a copy of the survey in an alternative format or language, please contact women@communities.wa.gov.au)  or
Completing the ‘electronic postcard’ on the Communities website and submitting their response.
Further information is available from There is no obligation on Local Governments or individuals to participate and any identifying information shared with us will remain confidential.
 
SEE Something? WANT Something? SAY SOMETHING.
We rely on and encourage residents of the shire to report faults, as we don’t have the resources to ensure that every road, building, park and garden in the shire is free from defects. If you see something, please report it keeping in mind the following:
1. Reports are to be made via the shire website: www.dumbleyung.wa.gov.au, or if you don’t have access to a computer, or prefer not to, you can make a report via the front counter of the shire, either in-person, by telephone, or emailao@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au.
2. Reports are not to be made to the Manager of Works and Services, staff not working the front counter or any staff member in their private time. We are trying to ensure every works request receives the appropriate response, but if you choose to go outside the process, we may not provide a response.
3. Works requests simply need to report what and where the fault is. If you have further helpful information please include it, but we do not require a story behind the fault. From the report, we can determine the correct treatment and if we require further information, we will get back in touch.
Following your report, we will respond to acknowledge receipt of the report as soon as it is received, and then let you know what action we plan to take within ten days. If applicable, we will then let you know when the work has been carried out.
 
REMINDER -Manning of Waste Sites
The waste sites in Kukerin and Dumbleyung will be open each week at the following times:
Dumbleyung – Thursday 9:00am to 1:00pm and Sunday 8:00am to 12:00 noon
Kukerin – Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm and Wednesday 9:00am to 1:00pm
Passes will be required for free entry to the waste sites (unlimited free visits with a pass) or charges will apply without a pass.
A mail out with more detailed information will go to local PO Boxes however if you do not receive this please get in touch with the shire for more information, if you have lost your pass, or your landlord if you are renting.
 
Community Assisted Transport Scheme
By now you have hopefully received information in the mail about the Community Assisted Transport Scheme. The service is available to all residents of the shire, you can read more here: https://www.dumbleyung.wa.gov.au/health
COORDINATOR & AFTER HOURS CONTACT| Helen Gooding 0427 530 204
BOOKINGS| Dumbleyung CRC, (08) 9863 4829
 
Fundraising Opportunity – Catering for Council Meetings
Community/Sporting Groups or Individuals are invited to put their names forward for catering for one or more of the 2019 Council Meetings.  (If we have a large number of responses then it may mean that some groups/individuals may only be able to cater once and dates are awarded on first in best dressed.)  Caterers are asked to provide a main course and dessert for a minimum of 10 people and are paid $32 per head for February through to November.  The December Christmas Dinner can be up to $40 per head depending on the menu and expressions of interest are sought for this closer to the date.  If you are looking for a little extra income, then this is a simple and easy opportunity for local groups to raise funds.
We require caterers for the following meetings:
18 July 2019
15 August 2019
19 September 2019
24 October 2019
21 November 2019
 
To register your interest for the 2019 roster please contact Zoey Eyre on email zeyre@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au or phone 98634012 with your preferred months as soon as possible.  Groups/Individuals will be contacted asap with confirmation of months.
 
10th annual Australian Farmer of the Year Awards.
Kondinin Group is encouraging all farmers and rural community members to nominate for the 10th annual Australian Farmer of the Year Awards.
Nominations can be made at www.farmeroftheyear.com.au and are open until 30 June. 
The Australian Farmer of the Year Awards are an opportunity for people across the country to tell their story about farming and life in rural Australia. To celebrate their success, resilience, innovation and commitment, and share the integrity and enduring nature of our agriculture industry. 
All category winners will get the opportunity to part in a one-day leadership program held in Canberra the day before the announcement ceremony. Supported by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, this workshop will assist award recipients to clarify and guide their leadership journey. 
The 2019 award categories include:
The Kondinin Group and ABC Rural 2019 Australian Farmer of the Year
Young Farmer of the Year, sponsored by McDonalds
Farming Legend of the Year
Community Leader of the Year, sponsored by Market Check
Rural Consultant of the Year, sponsored by Corteva Agriscience
Agricultural Student of the Year *NEW*
Award for Excellence in Innovation, sponsored by Telstra
Award for Excellence in Technology, sponsored by New Holland
Award for Excellence in Diversification, sponsored by Decipher
Award for Excellence in Agricultural Research, sponsored by Corteva Agriscience *NEW* 
Nominate at www.farmeroftheyear.com.au  
Winners will be announced at a special ceremony on 16 October 2019 at Parliament House, Canberra. 
The 2019 Australian Farmer of the Year Awards are supported by Platinum Sponsors WFI; Award Sponsors McDonalds, Market Check Corteva Agriscience, Telstra, New Holland and Decipher; Leadership Program by Department of Agriculture and Water Resources; Industry Supporters the National Farmers’ Federation, AgSafe, Goldacres and Blundstone; and Media Partner RM William’s OUTback.
 
THE MONTHLY SHIRE OF DUMBLEYUNG NEWSLETTER 'LAKE EXPRESS' IS OUT NOW!
Want to receive it by post or email? Call us now 9863 4012.
Read all about our latest happenings in the Lake Express online here​

Community Stewardship Grants 2019 – Application Closes 10th June
Community Stewardship Grants are available for community-based projects that help conserve, restore, rehabilitate or enhance a local natural area, conserve WA’s biodiversity and maintain or build the capability of NRM community groups across the State.
In 2019, $7 million is available for the 2019 Community Stewardship Grants round. The 2019 Community Stewardship Grants program involves two components: a small grant round and a large grants round.
· sustainable management of land resources
· maintain and enhance water assets
 · protect and enhance the marine and coastal environment
· conserve and recover biodiversity
· enhance skills, capability and engagement
· deliver high quality planning that leads to effective action.
Their respective features include:
· Small grants:

• valued between $1 000 - $35 000
• commencing on or after 1 January 2020 o for up to 12 months duration

· Large grants

• intended for more strategic, complex projects
• valued between $35 001 and $450 000
• commencing on or after 1 January
• for up to 36 months duration.

If you have a project idea and wish to receive some subsidy to implement your project, please contact Claudia at the Landcare Office before Friday 24th May. landcare@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au or 0429 612 447.

​Rosewood or Tipuana tree (Tipuana tipu)
Rosewood is on the Alert List for Environmental Weeds, a list of 28 non-native plants that threaten biodiversity and cause other environmental damage. Although only in the early stages of establishment, these weeds have the potential to seriously degrade Australia’s ecosystems. Where it grows Rosewood, sometimes referred to as Tipuana tree or racehorse tree, is native to southern Bolivia, northern Argentina, southern Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay.
Key points 
• Planted for its ornamental, shade and cattle fodder value in Australia, rosewood has become a threat by escaping street and garden plantings into the natural environment.
• It is drought resistant, salt and frost tolerant, and grows in most conditions, allowing it to invade native vegetation.
• It seeds and germinates prolifically. Preventing its spread will protect both natural and other areas.
 • Any new outbreaks of rosewood should be reported to local Councils or State Weed            Management Agencies.
 
Rosewood grows well in most conditions and has been widely planted by pastoralists and householders. Why we need to be ‘alert’ to Rosewood is that it is reported as being invasive, noxious and naturalised in South Africa. With similar climate and soils to South Africa, Australia needs to be concerned with the potential of the tree to become an even more widespread weed than it is currently.
Legislation 
There is no legislation to control rosewood but it is on the Federal Government’s Alert List for Environmental Weeds, meaning that it is marked for eradication and should not be imported into Australia or used as a street or garden plant. Rosewood has been declared an environmental weed in some shires within Queensland.
Two well-known public sites where this weed has been planted in Dumbleyung Townsite are Margaret Charter’s garden and the corner garden near the CRC.

A NEW workshop to the Partners In Grain (PING) suite of workshops the ‘Paperless Office’ workshop is one we’ve been asked for numerous times – and we’re happy to say we’ve locked in a date and it’s coming to Dumbleyung on Wednesday June 12.

Be ready for the future of office work and stop drowning in office administration work! The Paperless Office workshop will assist you to transition your business to a paperless farm office administration system. Providing the key tips and tricks to developing and managing your own paperless farm office, the workshop will focus on using technology to increase the productivity and efficiency of the admin and management of your farm.

Facilitator Tracey Minchin, will cover equipment and connections, efficient scanning, internet and enhancing your data use, data storage and security (including cloud based storage), backup and virus protection, electronic storage and management of finance records (finance records, plant and machinery records, HR records and so much more), mapping your paperless system and so much more!

A bonus to this session the workshop will also include an overview of Single Touch Payroll!

A minimum of eight people are needed for this workshop to proceed so please visit https://pingwa.org.au/paperless  to register. The workshop will be held at the CRC or Stubbs Park Pavilion (numbers dependent) from 8.45am til 3pm and includes morning tea and lunch. The cost is $325 +gst (first person from a business) and $175 +gst (additional members of same business).

For more information please contact the CRC on 9863 4829 or email admin@dumbleyungcrc.com

Will this year see Peter Bedford of The GODI, win the hotly contested MAYyouDARE competition and enthuse patrons with his karaoke skills whilst exhibiting a magnificent costume?!

Peter’s chosen charity is the Royal Flying Doctor Service which responds to needs in country Australia and has done for over 90 years. RFDS is one of the most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world and is also one of the largest. The RFDS assists someone every 2 minutes of every day!

Over 7.69 million square kilometres are covered by the 24-hour RFDS emergency service with an excellent provision of extensive primary health care. In 2018 26,863,558 kilometres were covered by the fleet of 70 aircraft across Australia. Amazingly this is equivalent to over 600 flights around Earth or 34 trips to the moon and back!

MAYyouDARE is a community challenge and fundraiser in which the community can donate to one or all three community members participating in the challenge. The person who receives the greatest donations during the month of May then must complete a dare. The dare for 2019 is to lip-sync/karaoke to a song chosen by the CRC in an outfit chosen by the CRC. Donations to each person will be shared 50% to the charity and 50% to the CRC – helping to keep our doors open and to assist in hosting workshops and events for the community.

You can donate to Shane and his cause at the CRC, Kukerin General Store and the Dumbleyung District Club. Or online (see details below).
Dumbleyung CRC
BSB – 302 162
ACCOUNT NUMBER – 0830520
REFERENCE – Name of person you are donating to
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See the flyer below for more information about the MAYyouDARE challenge and the other community members involved.

A very successful Mother’s Day Stall was held on the main street of Dumbleyung on Friday 10th May.  There was a fantastic spread of cakes, biscuits, plants and even furniture!! Many a crunchy cookie and sumptuous cake was purchased which proved to make lots of mothers (grateful fathers and families) happy on the Mother’s Day weekend. The Men’s Shed would like to thank everyone involved, with over $1300 made.

“A big thank you to all the lovely women for all their delicious donations”.

The trailer load of firewood was won by Hayley Willmott. If you missed out and are feeling a bit chilly, don’t be perturbed as you too can have your own load of firewood for just $160 for non-members or $130 for members.  As a bonus you will also receive a free bag of starter wood! Starter wood in 20kg bags is also available to purchase at $5 - $10 per bag. 

The brightly coloured and very popular wind wheel was claimed by highest bidder Jackie Ball.

If you would like to support the Dumbleyung Men’s Shed in all it does, and keep this fantastic group going, why not become a member?!  New members are always very welcome, “You can be a member as long as you are male and have a heartbeat!!” You don’t even need to attend meetings or events!

Pensioner membership is $20 with non-pensioner membership costing just $40.

Some of the industrious endeavours undertaken locally include a range of pallet furniture and toys with chairs made to order, from $50.
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Dumbleyung Men’s Shed meet Monday’s at Bartram Street, come along to learn more or contact the Dumbleyung Men’s Shed for more information.

Lakeview Golf goes Russian! 
Dumbleyung Engineering Sponsored Saturday’s Lakeview Golf and many thanks to Nick Green and Pauline for coming out for presentations.  We are still working on getting Nick to have a hit.   It was Captains choice for the game and they chose a Russian Stableford which could lead to really high scores or really low scores!!  

There was a good field hitting off and the winners of the day were the young and old combination of Steven Roberts and Bob Hannah on 74 points.  Runners up were Ronnie Ball and Margie Ward on 67 points, who thanked two of the boys who didn’t sign their card for their wonderful prizes provided by Nick Green.   Bad luck boys and no names will be mentioned but I doubt they will do that again or at least this season.  

Novelties to Lee Smith x 2, Jon Ward and Paul Ward.  Gross won by Lee Smith and ladies shared between Liz Dare and Sharlene Powell.   James Dare took out the birdie for the second week in a row with Archie Ward, who was chuffed by the Royals naming their baby after him, drew out James’ birdie hole, carrying on from Sara Ward drawing out James winner last week.  Paul must not be paying them enough pocket money to pick his number.  

Well done to Ylana Shepherd who played her first nine holes and went really well and promises to come back.     Next week is a Stableford sponsored by Dumbleyung General Store and we welcome everyone along for a hit.   Names in by 12. 
Article by Margie Ward

Our second game for the season was held in Lake Grace over the weekend and begun with the C Grade. We were up against a strong side this week and went down 6-0 but not without a fight! Great effort and awards went to Gabrielle Nenke and Seth Argent.

B Grade was next and as the day warmed up, the fight became more challenging! We went down 1-0 however it was a well fought out game and we had some great shots on goal. Thank you to the team for running it out until the very end on what was a very warm day. Award goes to Fi Chatfield.

The first home game of the season was a fantastic day for hockey. A lot of the game was played in our attacking half of the field. With multiple short corners and many minutes attacking, to the credit of the Corrigin defence, we were only able to capitalise twice for the whole game. The breakthrough for us came through in the second quarter with Mel Eynon scoring and then late in the game Tahryn Trevenen got one over the line.  A grade award to Danielle Robertson for holding to the game plan and fulfilling her role on the half line.

Game 1. May the 4th be with you. Season opener and it looked promising for a lil rain. By the time the men’s game came round it was all over, sun was out and things warmed right up. Hyden was going to be a tough customer even though it was their first game together and they didn’t know each other’s names. First quarter was back and forward, Souths boys took some time to get into the swing of it and Hyden weren’t backing down from a fight. By half time our boys found the touch and our link game took over. It was a shooting gallery up forward. Some shots closer than others (Floyd). The last quarter saw fitness tested and our ability to hold and control the ball. To Hyden's credit they slammed 2 goals home.  Souths scorers Floyd, Matty Trev, Harry (Haz) Slarke, Zhane Robbo, Jamie, and Charlie. Score 8-2. Coaches award went to Zhane Robertson.
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Game 2. Grand final rematch. After a solid start to the season we knew Corrigin were going to come out and take it to us. And they did. Both sides had a few new faces which made for good hockey. First half saw Souths have multiple shots on goals but couldn’t seem to find the net. Our first short corner didn’t come till the second half. Our ball movement through the middle was looking good as a main ball carriers pressed the Corrigin defence hard. Corrigin managed to sneak 2 goals in during the second half. Souths boys just couldn’t quite find the net though (not through lack of trying). 0-2 to Corrigin. Coaches award went to Ben Hall. Next game is Kulin @ Kulin for Souths men’s very first gala day!
Article by Melissa Ogilvie

​The Cougars played at home (Nenke Park, Kukerin) this weekend, Sunday May 12 against visitors Boddington. See the results below,

D Grade
The boys played well in the second half of the game putting the pressure on Boddington and scoring two goals in the final quarter. Though the visitors went home with the win, final score Cougars 3.2-20 to Boddington 10.8-68. Best players went to J.Oats, A.Kowald, H.Leo, L.Robinson, P.Smith and E.Bairstow.

On another warm day the KDFC D graders suited up to tackle Boddington in Kukerin. With a few new faces lending a hand numbers were good as 21 ran onto the field. Kael Astbury was skipper for the day and he continued the trend with the coin toss going the way of the visitors.

Once again we were up against a bigger side who had some really good players and we were on the back foot early. Jakob Oats was working hard in defence once again and Lucas Robinson was pushing back hard to help his team mates out. We were down by a few goals at quarter time but played some better footy in the second quarter with the help of the breeze. The team shut the Eagles down quite well as they only managed two more goals for the half.

Teams were evened up a bit at half time and the players became more evenly matched with each other which allowed us to score a couple of goals ourselves in the second half including a 45 metre snap from Kael Astbury! Everyone ran the game out till the end and never gave up. Well done to our girls who play for us also who are getting more confident each week. Another good team effort.
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Mars Bar kids- Thomas Ditchburn & Rylan Gooding
Best Player- Hayden Leo
Thanks to Ricky & Vicky.
This Sunday we travel to Narrogin.
Article by Damian Leo
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B Grade
Boddington forfeited and as a result no B grade game was played.

A Grade
Boddington came out firing in the A Grade to convincingly defeat the Cougars at home. The Cougars were able to get a couple of goals on the board in the second quarter and continued to do so for the rest of the game, but this unfortunately wasn’t enough with a final score of Kukerin/Dumbleyung 89-57 to Boddington 22.8-140. Goals by T.Weston (5), K.Gooding (2) and P.Joyce. Best players went to P.Joyce, J.Angwin, R.Smith, D.Joyce, S.Howie and B.Blevin.

The Men’s side played at home (Stubbs Park, Dumbleyung) on Saturday May 11 against the All Blacks (Wagin) at 3pm. Unfortunately one player short, the team went down to Wagin by one goal, final score Wagin 2 against Dumbleyung 1.
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This weekend the Men play Saturday 18th May at Narrogin at 4.05pm against Riffs. All encouraged to come along and cheer on the guys!

All ducks took to the court this week! Dumbleyung 2 played at 1.30pm against Kojonup 3 and welcomed two new ducks to the court this week – Tori Denn and Helena Kendall (aka Kenny)! The team found their mojo in the second quarter with some awesome goals by Janelle Bairstow and Jo McCracken. Despite some great goals and play by the Dumbleyung 2 team, Kojonup 3 won the game with a final score of Dumbleyung 2 (14) to Kojonup 3 (38). Best players for Dumbleyung 2 included Petronella Andersson, Ashlyn O’Donnell and Helena Kendall. A special mention to the Dumbleyung 2 team for also matching their score of last week’s game – awesome work for a new team!

Dumbleyung 1 then played Allstars 2 at 3pm. A strong opposition, Dumbleyung 1 knew they would be working hard with strong passes and leads needed to keep the ball in their possession! With great leads by Pip Gooding and amazing defence by Clare Smith and Roisin Ball Dumbleyung played well and were only down by one point at quarter time. Though the amazing shooting talents by Allstars 2 resulted with a final score of Dumbleyung 1 (28) to Allstars 2 (49). Best players for Dumbleyung 1 were Clare Smith, Rosin Ball and Katrina Gray.

A special mention to Jo McCrakcen who played both games (a whopping 7 quarters) - an awesome effort by Jo!

This weekend you’ll find the ducks at the Katanning Leisure Centre at these times– Dumbleyung 2 play Allstars 3 at 1.30pm on Court 2 and Dumbleyung 1 play Allstars 1 at 3pm on Court 1. All welcome to come along and support the teams!
Article by Alison Gray​

​The Lake Grace Kukerin Hockey Club travelled to Hyden to play Karlgarin/Hyden on Saturday May 4. A great day and well done to the Karlgarin/Hyden Hockey Club for getting their men’s team happening! Results are as below,
C Grade 5-0
B Grade 0-1
A Grade 2-1
Men 8-2

The Cougars welcomed Williams over the weekend, playing at Stubbs Park on Sunday May 5. Results are as below,
D Grade
The KDFC D graders played their second game for the season in Dumbleyung on Sunday. With the oval looking good and plenty of sunshine the picture was set for a good day of footy.
Captain for the day was birthday boy Louis Davidson who didn’t have any luck with the coin toss and the Cougars were kicking into a stiff breeze first up. The cats had a few bigger boys on the ground and life was a little difficult in the first quarter as we found ourselves down by 5 goals at the first break. Kael Astbury was relishing his role in the middle of the ground and the backs were working hard. By half time we were still yet to register a goal as the Williams team kicked a few more goals themselves.
The second half was more of the same although Lucas Robinson kicked a goal for the Cougars in the last quarter which saw the crowd erupt with cheer and a few high fives from the kids were spotted.
It was another hard slog but the whole team put in a great effort again.
Best player- Miells Astbury
Mars bar kids- Kael Astbury & Jacob Oats - thanks to Ricky and Vicky once again for the awards.
This week’s game is in Kukerin.
Article by Damion Leo
B Grade
 Holding the lead at quarter time and only two points behind at half time the B Grade were giving the Williams team a run for their money. Though unfortunately, the second half saw Williams come out on top to win by 20 points, final score 6.3-39 to 8.11-59. Goals by N.Ditchburn (2), N.Bracknell, R.Hall, E.Henry and C.Davidson. Best players were Z.Robertson, C.Shotter, E.Henry, A.Gray, C.Doney and A.Shotter.
A Grade
Similar to the B Grade game, A Grade held the lead at half time, 12 points ahead of visitors Williams. Though the second half saw Williams fight back to win with a final score of 7.10-52 to 11.8-74. Goals by T.Weston (2), P.Joyce (2), K.Gooding and D.Joyce. Best players were C.Ditchburn, R.Smith, J.Harrison, D.Joyce, C.Berry and B.Blevin.

Saturday morning saw the debut of our newly formed ‘Lakers’ (Dumbleyung/Wagin) junior hockey teams. J7 (yr 2 -4) and J11 (yr 5 -6).

For the 2019 season an amalgamation with the Wagin Hockey Club has been formed due to a restructure of the junior competition  and low player numbers.

The J7 Lakers team showed good promise and teamwork against Williams,  which saw them run out as winners 5:1. 

The J11 Lakers found themselves evenly matched against a strong Williams team. Both teams fought hard for a nil-all draw.
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Well done to all players on a wonderful start to the season! 
Article by Laura Bartram

The Dumbleyung Men’s team played on the turf in Narrogin on Friday May 3. A night game commencing at 7.55pm, the team didn’t let the later start and cooler temperature stop them from coming out red hot! The Williams side were unfortunately, two players down and as a result, were kept scoreless against an on-song Dumbleyung side. Final score was a convincing 10-0.
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This weekend they play at home (Stubbs Park) on Saturday May 11 at 3pm against the Wagin All Blacks. All are welcome and encouraged to come and support the team!

Netball is back for another year! The Katanning Leisure Centre was buzzing for the first round of the season on Saturday May 4. Although Dumbleyung 1 team had a fixtured bye, most team members travelled to support and cheer on Dumbleyung 2 team as they took on the Cardinal Vixens.

This year’s two teams consists of Pip Gooding, Roisin Ball, Clare Smith, Hannah Chiswelll, Elspeth Smith, Katrina Gray, Louisa Dare, Alison Gray, Petronella Andersson, Janelle Bairstow, Janina Blake, Tori Denn, Jo McCracken, Paige Morris, Ashlyn O’Donnell, Jenny West, Hayley White and Helena Kendall. Thanks to Coach Pip Gooding, all players have been working hard during the preseason and it was great to see the skills from training displayed on the court on Saturday.

A completely new team and having not played together previously, the Dumbleyung 2 team played extremely well on Saturday! The ducks gave it their all and did well to consistently score each quarter with some great intercepts by Hayley White and Jo McCracken.

Unfortunately Cardinal Vixens took the game with a final score of Dumbleyung (14) to Cardinal Vixens (43). Best players for Dumbleyung included Janelle Bairstow, Petronella Andersson and Jo McCracken.
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Round two, Saturday May 11 see Dumbleyung 1 play their first game for the season against All Stars 2 at 3pm and Dumbleyung 2 play Kojonup 3 at 1.30pm. Come along and cheer both teams this weekend at the Katanning Leisure Centre!
Article by Alison Gray​

Saturday 4 May 2019 was sponsored by Sportspower - Ashley & Louise Clarke with a good field in attendance. A few regulars were missing in action although it was great to see others making their debut from the last season and dusting off any spider webs. The men were all vying for the elusive birdie hole, par, etc for the eclectic - with the fairways running fast and a chance to get a few dots on the board before the grass gets longer. The ladies would like to be the same and are trying extremely hard to win the Birdie hole at least 1 for the season would be good.  Captain Jamie Dare's number was picked so first blood to the men.  Margie Ward presented Bob Hannah (pictured inset) with a lovely green t shirt with a few choice words written on the shirt which explains everything Bob holds dear to him!!.

Winner on the day for the men, was early bird and 1st up game for the season, Garry Bateup with 44 points, with the runner-up Lee Smith narrowly winning with 41 points on a countback from Marc Ball.  Gross was won by the ever-reliable Dave Wall 26. Mention also of Howie Ward wiping 3 holes and still scoring 40 points – looking good for the stroke round in a few weeks.  Novelties were won by Lee Smith x 2, Sharlene and the Midalia Steel (they are sponsoring the hole for the whole year) No 13 hole winner was Davina Gossage.

Ladies winner was Sharlene Powell with 32 points, r/up Ronnie Ball with 27points. Gross was won by Margie Ward with 9.  The scores weren't anything to write home about but a good contingent of women graced the fairways and enjoyed the golf at times.  Mention must be made about gimmies - as your Ladies Captain says time after time, you do not have gimmies, only in match play, even if the putt is only 2" from the hole, as 1 tall lady golfer did miss the putt this week.  Next week is Captains Choice with Dumbleyung Engineering sponsoring the day.
Article by Tamara Bartram