BATHURST Regional Council is facing the prospect of strict water restrictions head-on as the Chifley Dam storage continues to drop to worrying levels.
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We all hope for soaking rain in coming months, but councillors must make the serious decisions that govern future water supplies to our city.
Suggestions of changes and additions to the Winburndale dam near Walang must have merit as this dam is ideally situated in a very steep catchment that is renowned for attracting heavy storms.
Our forebears selected an ideal site for this dam which supplies much of our city's untreated water for use on parks and sporting fields.
Happy returns
CONGRATULATIONS to Johanna and Neville Dawson, who are celebrating a 65th wedding anniversary.
The couple are highly regarded for their contribution to Bathurst's business and social life and their business grew from a single taxi truck to the present day Dawsons Removals - just around the corner or right across Australia.
Some old-timers of my generation remember a young Neville and his bride Johanna living at Essington Park, Oberon and working the property for Ben Hackney.
Others recall the Dawson ute delivering mail, bread and sundries to Hill End and Oberon.
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What a week
THE Land newspaper will expand its two-state Sheep Week to include studs in Bathurst and the Central Tablelands in June this year.
The event has been a real success across Victoria and has attracted a cross-section of sheep stud breeders and is certainly not specific to any one breed.
Details can be sourced by searching The Land Sheep Week on Google or from Peter Moore on 0419 011 398.
Bathurst Merino Association is supporting the event, which will be held on Tuesday, June 18. Only registered sheep studs will be included.
Be positive
EASTER has come and gone without the hoped-for autumn break and our district is looking sad as we head to much cooler days.
Calving and lambing percentages may be equally disappointing as we seem to have plenty of dry females in breeding mobs and decisions for re-joining are being made this week.
A veteran farmer describes many younger farmers as being tired mentally and physically. It really is a time to stay positive, hang on tight, and plan for the good seasons to come.
I'm told that a long-gone grandma always told her family: "The sun always dances on Easter Sunday." That's the outlook we need to stay positive and think of good times to come in our future.
Show time
PREPARATIONS are well in hand for the 2019 Royal Bathurst Show and judging for some sections is only a matter of days away.
The army of volunteers who put the annual show together do a great service to our community and most would be embarrassed if anyone thought that they weren't doing the job for the "common good".
Hats off to all who contribute to our very own Royal Bathurst Show.
Coming up
RICHARD Stephens is the Landcare co-ordinator for the Lithgow/Oberon area and his updates for upcoming events and activities are greatly appreciated.
Several diary dates in the short term are:
- Friday, May 10: "Living on the Edge" of the Blue Mountains world heritage area information seminars. This project helps landholders improve pest animal and weed control on their lands.
- Seminars are being organised for the Wolgan area on Friday, May 3 and the Gingkin/Edith area on Friday, May 10. Email richard.stephens@lithgow.nsw.gov.au or phone 0419 795 781.
- In conjunction with Central Tablelands Local Land Services and Western Sydney University, a lunchtime seminar and discussion on their new research will be held on Wednesday, May 8. To RSVP and for location details, phone Clare Edwards on 0428 435 615 or email clare.edwards@lls.nsw.gov.au.
Peace offering
THE Community JP desk is available near Tarocash at the top of the escalator in Bathurst City Centre shops.
JPs are at the desk on Tuesdays from 3.30-6pm; Thursdays from 5-7pm; and Saturdays from 9am-noon.
This is a handy, free service and I believe that more than 500 papers have been witnessed at this desk by Justices of the Peace since January 1.
Wool report
THE wool market halted its recent downward slide this week as the Northern Market Indicator finished the week on 1979c/kg.
Buyers were keen to secure quantity as there is a one-week recess over the Easter break. Buyers were again focused on lots with higher yield and staple strength.
The Sydney sale was again held out at the show and drew a significant crowd of city onlookers.
Sales resume the week beginning April 29 with 41,000 bales on offer.
Mark Horsburgh, TWG Landmark
Laugh lines
ON his retirement after 42 years as chief accountant at a large company, our friend was presented with a timber mantelpiece adornment that supported a silver trimmed copy of an accountant's ledger.
Our man smiled and said that he appreciated the gift and was extra pleased that he didn't pursue a career as a proctologist.
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WHEN she asked why he had suddenly stopped loving her, he said that he had a train to catch.
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HE also said: "Of course I know the erogenous zone; it's where I got booked for parking one Thursday: three points and $185."
