​Robert & Daphne McIntyre Citizenship Award
*Applications open 16th August 2019* The Robert and Daphne Citizenship Award is a $3000 donation towards education expenses open to any student from years 10 to 12 whose primary place of residence is in the Shire of Dumbleyung or the parents/guardians are ratepayers in the Shire of Dumbleyung.
Applications close on 27th September 2019. To be eligible, all applications MUST address the selection criteria. To obtain a copy of the Award application please contact Emily Edwards at the Shire of Dumbleyung on 9863 4012 oreedwards@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au.
 
Day Care Vacancies Available in Dumbleyung! 
We are excited to share that we are welcoming two new Educators, meaning we can offer more placements toward the end of August 2019! This means that we will also have school holiday coverage available for permanent and casual placements! If you are interested in permanent or casual placements for your child, please contact Nicole at the Shire of Dumbleyung on 9863 4012. Child Care subsidy rates may be applicable to you - read more here: https://www.dumbleyung.wa.gov.au/daycare
 
Results of Election
Nominations for Council closed yesterday, Thursday 12 September 2019 at 4.00pm. At the close of nominations all candidates that had nominated for this election were uncontested and elected unopposed.
The results for the 2019 Council Elections:
Dumbleyung Ward - Amy Knight - 4 Year Term exp 2023
Dumbleyung Ward - Nick Green - 4 Year Term exp 2023
Kukerin Ward - Catherine Watkins - 4 Year Term exp 2023
South Ward - Julie Ramm - 4 Year Term exp 2023
At the close of nominations there were no nominations received for the 4 Year Term on the North Ward. An extraordinary election will be held at a later date to fill the remaining vacancy.
Congratulations Councillors!!
 
NOMINATIONS OPEN | Citizen of the Year Awards
Do you know an outstanding community member or group who deserves a little recognition for their efforts?
Nominate them today for the Shire of Dumbleyung Community Citizen of the Year Award! NOMINATIONS CLOSE 31ST OCTOBER
Request a nomination form at the shire office or nominate online: 
www.surveymonkey.com/r/citizenofyear
Awards presented at the annual Shire Australia Day Breakfast 
 
Annual Vacant Block Maintenance
Some residents get the shire to mow their vacant resident blocks before the 1st November. In fees and charges,there is a fee where the shire will keep your vacant residential block tidy for the entire year for $253, around the same it would cost for a one off tidy. If you would like to take up this offer, in time for this year’s fire season, please get in touch with the shire before 30th September.
 
Prepare Your Home and Property for the Bushfire Season
The below website links contain everything you need to know about fire safety. Can’t access the links? Just contact the shire office if you have any questions.
 ARE YOU READY | FULL WEBSITE
http://areyouready.wa.gov.au/
CHECKLIST PREPARING YOUR PROPERTY
http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/safetyinformation/fire/bushfire/BushfireChecklists/DFES_Bushfire_Checklist-Preparing_your_property.pdf
PREPARE ACT SURVIVE GUIDE
http://areyouready.wa.gov.au/documents/14467-PAS-2014-WEB.PDF
RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD
19th September to 31st October
1st February to 31st March
Restricted Burning Period – It is unlawful to set fire to the bush during this time except in accordance with a permit obtained. The Restricted Burning Period can be varied i.e. shortened, extended, suspended, reimposed by the Shire 14 days at a time if seasonal conditions require.
 PROHIBITED BURNING PERIOD
1st November to 31st January
Burning is also prohibited on Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Prohibited Burning Period – means that the time of the year during when it is declared by the Minister to be unlawful to set fire to the bush. Protective burning and burning to harvest clover can be carried out during this time only in accordance with a permit obtained.
REMINDER: BE FIRE SAFE ANNUALLY BY NOVEMBER 1 (Mowing and fire breaks)
 
Houses For Rent
Well aged units available for rent:
42A Manser Street, Kukerin: 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom $150 per week
23 Manser Street, Kukerin: 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom $150 per week
1/32 Bath Street, Kukerin: 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom $150 per week
2/32 Bath Street, Kukerin: 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom $150 per week
27B Manser Street, Kukerin: 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom $150 per week
13/501 McIntyre Street, Dumbleyung: 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom $150 per week
Low income unit available for rent:
17B McIntyre Street, Dumbleyung: 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom $145 per week
 
Facility & equipment hire
When hiring facilities, plant and equipment from the Shire, please complete the paperwork and pay the bond and hire fee at the office. On returning equipment, please contact the office for an inspection and refund of the bond.

The Dumbleyung Men’s side travelled to the Narrogin Turf last Friday September 13 to play Wagin in the preliminary final – a knockout game for both teams! The siren sounded for the first quarter and it wasn’t long before Wagin scored their first goal. A big defence game for our men with some great deflecting by goalie Owen Wigg, and intercepts by Dale Cronin and Shane Hall. Dumbleyung were able to get one goal on the board, with an awesome goal by Jamie Stephens who positioned himself perfectly on the post!

Wagin played hard and well to win the game, final score 3-1. Dumbleyung’s season has now finished and the grand final will be played this weekend between Wagin and Warriors.

Well done to the Dumbleyung Men’s Hockey Club on another great season, to Mark Smith for coaching this season and an extra big thanks to finals coach Carmen Bairstow.

Many of the team travelled back to Narrogin the following evening for the Upper Great Southern Hockey Association Awards night. A big crowd filled the Narrogin Town Hall with one of our local faces coming home with an award. Congratulations to Courtney Bairstow who won Runner Up Fairest and Best for the B Grade Men’s Competition.
Article by Alison Gray

Lakeview Golf Championship
A beautiful day heralded in the playing of the Lakeview championship playoff. Ricky Mott was taking on Scott Jefferis in the Men’s A grade Championship with this Ricky’s third attempt and Scott’s first.
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Teeing off at 8:30am, the boys set off with a very even contest, seesawing back and forth and Ricky up by only 1 after the first 18 holes.  A very quick lunch and they headed out to tackle the next 18 and again another close tussle for the next 12 holes with Ricky still only +2 up.  With 6 holes to go, Ricky tightened the screws and won hole 13, they halved 14 & 15 and hole 16 saw Ricky win that hole and Scott’s chances were gone with Ricky winning 4 holes up and just 2 holes to go. 
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A casual stroll across the bottom of 15 and to the club house and Ricky was the Lakeview Men’s A grade champion.   It was mentioned that between the two men, no balls were lost that day which was a major feat in itself and if you parred the hole, it was often a winner.  Ricky’s massive drives kept the pressure on Scott and sinking 20 foot putts made for a winning day for Ricky.  Scott has gained momentum in the last few weeks and played extremely well for his first championship trial.  
 
Paul Ward and Daniel McDougall contested the Men’s B grade final and played 27 holes, starting a bit later in the morning.  This is Daniel’s first full year and he seems to love his golf and all the meat packs he’s taken home.   Paul hasn’t been at golf consistently this year with the Wagin Hockey boys dragging him back to play a few games.   Although Daniel had a good match, it was Paul’s few years of experience over Daniel saw him finish as winner of the men’s B Grade with 6 up and 5 holes to go.  Well done boys.

In the ladies event, Margie Ward qualifying at 1 was playing Tamara Bartram at No.2 for the championship ladies event.  Played over 36 holes, it was to be a great match between these two.   Tamara, playing with a wounded shoulder for the whole year, was not showing any signs of nerves and Margie, who has been playing fairly erratically all year, was just glad to be there, very surprised at qualifying in No.1. 

The first nine holes went fairly evenly and after a quick stop to fill up water bottles, Tamara was +2 up.  The next nine holes, Margie fell in a heap and couldn’t putt or chip while Tamara continued on steady and up the middle of the course and after 18 holes, Tamara was + 7 up.   A cool shower and some lunch, they headed out for the second 18 and Margie finally was able to get 2 good shots together which made Tamara even more determined and consistent.  With Graeme Jose and Kobie as the gallery and watching on the 9th hole, Margie went on her non-winning Way and 3 putted once again to have Tamara +5 up with 9 holes to go.   

The final nine were great golf and coming onto No.16 hole, Margie had pegged Tamara back to being 2 up.  No. 17 hole, the nemesis of many good golfers, albeit a huge fairway rolled out before them.  A good drive by Margie was followed by a reasonable second shot.  Tamara had her steady drive down the middle of the fairway and her second shot swayed off the right side of the fairway.  Not to be dismayed, Tamara had a ripper of a third shot which landed just near Poppy’s bunker and her 4th shot about a metre from the pin.  Margie’s third shot landed just short of the green and her inconsistent chipping and putting went back into effect and she chipped and left her ball about 5 metres from the hole and two putted it, effectively halving the hole and Tamara was a very well deserved winner, playing consistent and steady golf all day.  She will tell everyone, she didn’t putt very well but when you are consistently closer to the hole than your opponent, you don’t have to putt great!!!    

It was a short walk back to the clubhouse with everyone congratulating all the championship golfers on their effort on a hot day.   It must be mentioned that this is the only time that ladies played 36 holes for many years.  Liz Dare did play 36 holes 2 weeks before in the qualifying round and if she could do it, so could they!   Liz is a legend!   Congratulations to the 2019 Lakeview Ladies Champion, Tamara Bartram.

A smaller crowd played a Stableford and the results were, Vice Captain, Lee Smith with 43 points, the winner of the men's and Runner up Jon Ward, 38 points.  The lady’s winner was Liz Dare 38 points r/up Sharlene Powell 34 points.  Novelties shared between Eric Gossage, Liz, Sharlene and Lee.     Special mention to Bob Hannah who parred No. 18 and was said that this was enough joy for him for today and he could head home a happy man!  Of course he wasn’t let off the fairways that easy and had to continue the game out!   That is a fantastic par Bob, write it in the memory books! Following such a hot and pressure filled day, members relaxed and a few words were thrown around:  like cigars, pub, and tequila but when the scribe contacted the women golfers, no one could authenticate so it must not have happened!
 
Next week will be sponsored by CBH with a combined Stableford.  Let’s get a good crowd together for this.  Closing Day and windup will be on Sunday the 28th and will be an Ambrose but more info later.   Everyone is welcome to come along for a hit and the course is in beautiful condition. 
Article by Margie Ward

Outrageous Final Round 
Kukerin Golf Club held their final competitive round for the year on Saturday playing a Stableford, with the wind-up to follow. All 14 golfers were told to wear their most outrageous clothes and those who didn't get the memo were supplied some crazy and hot headwear, so everyone was looking the part. 
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Looking amazing all the golfers teed off in the warm conditions trying to knock off the holes left on their eclectic and the ladies and men’s annual longest drives for the last time. It was a mixed bag of results for all competitors, some were blaming their crazy hats for sub-par performances.  Matt King kept his form this year going winning the day for the men’s with a great 41 points, followed closely by Barry Gray with 39 points, Kalan Joyce was nipping at the heels with 38 points, an anchor may have been thrown out worrying his handicap would get too low after ferreting a birdie on 10. Captain Marnie West had a good day at the office, after blasting one past the annual longest drive on 6, came in with 37 points to win the Women’s Stableford, not far behind on 34 points was Therese King just pipping Debbie Smith by 1 point to finish runner up.

Just before the BBQ got fired up for the gorgeous steak dinner the wind up presentation began. Tim Adams claimed the longest annual drive taking it off Paul King a few weeks before the end of the season and Marnie West just going past Jodie Ditchburn on the day. Consistency was the next award, M King was able to claim that award even with the amount of holidays he goes on, M West won it for the women. The handicap award was next awarded to the golfers who have cut the most off their handicap.  P King was the best of the men cutting 2.1 off and M West for the women losing 2.3. Eclectic winners for the year were T Adams and M West. All championship winners, from a few weeks ago, were then presented with their awards, Graeme Smith won the plate with Barry Gray runner up, Ross Ditchburn won the Men’s Championship with Tim Adams runner up, Jodie Ditchburn took out the Women’s Championship with Marnie West runner up.  Congratulations to all of them. There was also a massive thankyou to all that participated this year in helping this club run it was a very successful season with numbers and quality! 

Although that was the final day for all the awards, there is a round of golf next Saturday for anyone who is keen for a hit. Names in for 12. 
Article by Scott Gray

The Shire has allocated funds to undertake spraying of declared weeds on Roadside Reserves and Public Bush Reserves in the shire.
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Due to the rains, Bridal Creeper weed is still actively growing and I am keen to be notified of sites where it can be sprayed. If you have spotted this weed in your travels, please contact Claudia at the Landcare Office, phone 0429 612 447 or email landcare@dumbleyung.wa.gov.com.au

The Men’s Shed has been buy putting new aluminium seats in the pavilion at the Nippering Cemetery recently.
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This project came about following the outstanding success of ‘Marking the Unmarked Graves’ project and the associated crowd funding. The aluminium seats were purchased from funds leftover from this worthwhile and important venture and the residue went to the Dumbleyung Men’s Shed to install the seats which are sure to be popular and greatly appreciated by the community.

With a great team of supervisors, who also doubled as workers, the project went off magnificently. The team being Bob Hannah, Bob Bray, Ray Richards, Ray Gunnell, Murray Hudson, Grant Cronin, Graham Wilson, Darrel Gaull and Kay Lee. With members using the freshly laid seats as supports, the level had a good workout. The existing wooden seat needed some TLC (tender loving care) and that was also fixed.

Thanks to Ray Richards for the generator and cement mixer and thanks to Murray Hudson for taking his work ute. Generally thanks to everyone for their help – great work by all!

If you are interested in visiting the Men’s Shed, pop in any time from 9.30am to lunch time each Monday or get in touch with Bob Hannah, mobile 0428 081 812 or Graham Wilson, mobile 0428 492 635.
Article by Bob Bray and Graham Wilson

Join the Dumbleyung CRC for some school holiday craft and fun this October!

On Tuesday October 1, find your inner Piccaso as CRC trainee Ella Grundy guides participants in making the perfect new piece of artwork for their bedroom or the perfect gift for a friend or family member - a marble effect painted canvas. Learn how to mix primary colours to make the perfect masterpiece that participants will take home that afternoon. This activity is for boys and girls age 6 and older and will be held from 2pm to 4pm. A maximum of 5 people can participate per class and is $15 per person, though should there be great interest we will look to host two workshops.

To make the most of these beautiful Spring days, we’re also hosting a kite making class! Join us on Friday October 4 from 9.30am til 11.30am. Create your own kite ready to fly on your farm, Stubbs Park or Nenke Park! This is open to all children though participants 4 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Only $5 per child come along for a great morning of kite crafting!
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Registrations essential, please contact the CRC by Thursday September 26th, on 9863 4829 or email admin@dumbleyungcrc.com.  

It’s come to our attention that there has been news from the Department of Main Roads regarding Agricultural Pilot Requirements in WA. So what does this mean for you and your farm when shifting paddocks/farms? We’ve tried our best to read and sift through the information and can share the below with you!
When moving an oversize agricultural load including a machine, towed agricultural implement or an agricultural combination a pilot vehicle may be required. A new flow chart has been created to assist you in understanding if you do or do not need a pilot when shifting your gear this hay/harvest and going forward.
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The flow chart helps to determine whether you need a pilot or not by the size (length and width) of your ‘vehicle’ and/or which road you will be travelling on. When the flow chart refers to ‘orange zones’ it is referring to selected roads in our Shire. We’ve looked through the list and have found the below are classified as ‘Orange Zones/Roads’. Please note that your property/ies may cross into other Shires and to check if you may be impacted you can view the full list by CLICKING HERE.
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So what is the difference between an Agricultural Pilot Role and a Licensed Pilot?

As per the Agricultural Pilot Operations Requirements Booklet, an Agricultural Pilot does not hold a Heavy Vehicle Pilot License and as such is not authorised under the Road Traffic Code 2000 to direct traffic. The Primary objectives of an Agricultural Pilot are to:

1. Provide a visual advance warning by means of signs, warning lights and two-way radio communications, to other road users of the approach of an Oversize Agricultural Vehicle using the road;
2. Inform the Oversize Agricultural Vehicle driver, by an electronic device, of oncoming traffic, road conditions, bridge and clearance of load from trees and obstacles;
3. When assisting with the movement of an Oversize Agricultural Vehicle crossing a road, is responsible for informing the driver of an Oversize Agricultural Vehicle when the road is safe to cross; and
4. Provide “rear vision” when required due to the width of the Oversize Agricultural Vehicle.

The Agricultural Pilot Operations Requirements Booklet by CLICKING HERE also goes into more depth of each requirement e.g. position when convoying, warning light requirements, sign requirements etc.

If this impacts you and your business please place an expression of interest with us, as the Dumbleyung CRC as we are looking to host facilitator Jim Davidson of Competent Solutions to provide training here in Dumbleyung the week of October 21st, 2019. A minimum of 8 people are needed for the Licensed Pilot course to proceed. The training options are as below,
2.5 half day License Pilot Course

• 2 days theory and half day practical
• Cost is $1120 per person
• Upon successful completion you will need to
  • Obtain a commercial driver’s medical certificate (at own cost)
  • Submit application to Main Roads at an additional cost of $205

1 day Agricultural Pilot Information Session

• 1 day theory
• Cost is $320 per person
• Includes all aspects involved in the movement of agricultural machinery
• Non-accredited course with a certificate of attendance issued on completion

Register your interest by calling the CRC on 9863 4829 or emailing admin@dumbleyungcrc.com. Registration needed by Wednesday October 15 and payment required to confirm place in course. 

A few activities are on the go at the moment at the Men's Shed. We have just built and mounted a 4 metre bench at the GODI. It's out back. Roadhouse Rick is the first to test it, after a hard day at the office (we believe him), and it passed with flying colours. Rick was delighted, as shown, because it fits him like a glove.

Next is a stand base for the general store and we have been asked to clean up a block at the Wagin end of town. We are also doing a few loads of wood.
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If you are interested in having a look at the shed, we are open from 9.30am to about lunch time every Monday. We can also be contacted, call Bob Hannah 0428081812 or Graham Wilson 0428492635.

Pat Bateup passed away at Wagin District Hospital on the 21st August 2019. She is survived by her children John, Raelene and David, Garry and Audrey, 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.  Pat was nearly 96 years old and formed a great team with her late husband Curly Bateup.  Pat was known for her wonderful cooking, her amazing knowledge of the local history, her super bionic ears which heard and saw everything (due to Pats failing eye sight), and her immense love for her family.  Daughter Raelene delivered the eulogy at her mother’s funeral and finished it with “a tough and active life, a job well done Mum - and we love you”.  Granddaughter Melanie Thompson shared memories of their Nan on behalf of the 9 grandchildren and recounted many warm and loving memories, finishing with: “we will all miss our chats with Nan but it’s her time to re-join her soul mate Pop to be his ears and he her eyes. Nan’s passing will leave a big void in all our lives – the Mother hen has left the coop for she is now happy, her job is done”  

Unfortunately a very strong wind and rain storm developed during the funeral and we had to miss hearing daughter Amber Bateup’s tribute.   With her permission we are able to print it here for all to read.  Thank you to all who have supported the Bateup Family and shared time with Pat. 

Message to Pat from her family:

“Mum, your life was full of loving deeds, forever thoughtful of our special needs, today and tomorrow,  our whole life through, we will always love and cherish you.  “Mum, you can now join Dad, Liz, Paula, Kathryn, Shannon and Matthew at the Pearly Gates Café for that well-earned cuppa with family.” 
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Tribute from Granddaughter Amber Bateup:
I wanted to share some of my precious memories of Nan with you today.
We would wake up early when I would stay at the Bennett Street home - 6 o’clock.  As I’d make her a cup of extremely weak tea I’d ask her if she had any dreams the night before.  Most of the time yes - filled with people she knew and scenes from the family farm.  When I was very young, she would take me on long walks - down the back lane and through the bush which was filled with spider and donkey orchids and thick with spikey native plants.

Staying at Nan and Pop’s home during the school holidays - Nan would warn me not to go into any of the cupboards and mess things up.  As a curious kid I couldn’t help myself opening drawers and looking at the old folded doilies and forgotten watches.  I would try my best to put things back in their original place but Nan would always know if something had shifted even slightly - and it was guaranteed I would be scolded by her when she found out.

During the days spent at their home, I would often walk around with my eyes closed, using only my hands to feel my way - trying to better understand how it felt for Nan.  I wanted my other senses to be stronger just like hers.  I often referred to Nan’s hearing as “super bionic” as she would know when I would be coming out of Dad’s gate next door and be walking over to her house.  We would spend hours in the sunroom chatting and basking in the sunlight and it was during these moments that I really learnt how to sit and listen - Nan always had memories to share.

My appreciation for gardening came from times when the both of us would be out on the front lawn on our hands and knees digging weeds out while Pop sat on the front porch smoking cigarettes.

As I grew older and started taking an interest in photography - Nan and Pops home and domestic life became the central focus of my pictures for the next 10 years.  Most of the time Nan would tolerate the incessant clicks of the camera and in the times that she became annoyed, I would justify by saying “Nan, my memory is not as good as yours and that’s why I need to take photographs.”

When I would return from travelling overseas, she would be the first person I would call to share all the details of my new experiences.  I wouldn’t skimp on the details either like when I ate a tarantula and some crickets in Cambodia - she gasped and laughed “oh no Amber, you didn’t?!”

When I would visit her in the hospital I would describe what outfit I was wearing and then I would grab her hand so that she could feel the hem of my skirt or shirt - Most of the time they were either frayed or had holes and she would say “Amber, you’ve got to wear proper clothes already!” Self-presentation was important to Nan so in recent years I made an effort to make sure my clothing was hole free during my visits!

Nan was a woman who taught me how to sit and listen, to enjoy the sun when it shines and to seek out laughter as often as possible.
Article by Margie Ward & tribute by Amber Bateup