A HORSE ON A COURSE
Well done to Prezlia Brouggy, riding Hunting Romance aka Twiggy a young 4yr old mare She’s competed in five events against very experienced competition at the World Appaloosa Youth Show at Fort Worth, Texas USA. They were selected to compete in the finals
“This project has the potential to significantly reduce hospitalisation and reduce the pressure on hospital emergency departments,” according to the official press release, and I wouldn’t doubt that – we have to use all and any technological advances to their best advantage.
The fantastic Golden Oldies Vintage Truck, Tractor and Quilt Show is coming up on August 13 and it should once again showcase a great display from the Olden Days.
It’s yet another terrific event run by a hard-working volunteer committee and it attracts thousands to the city every two years.
For those who are interested in the river and all things fishing, get on to council’s timelapse photo website which gives hourly updates of the new fishway being installed at the old south Dubbo weir, using the link below.
http://dubbo.photosentinel. com.au/photogallerydynamic. aspx?installationid=1719&ho meid=1110
Great to see my old mate Peter Andrews “squatting” on Tarwyn Park, the Bylong Valley property he was forced off late last century.
This is a model which can show the world how to reclaim fresh water for all by rehydrating our parched landscapes, and there’s no mine worth even a fraction of that knowledge.
Brent Simpson from Heavy Hiterz passed through Dubbo a couple of weeks ago on a bike ride from the Gold Coast to Perth.
Imagine my surprise when I found out he’d fractured his elbow in a fall before he got to Dubbo, putting up with the pain until he got to Ceduna (SA) which is on the eastern side of the Nullarbor Plain.
Nine days in hospital after he contracted septicemia, and then straight back on the bike hoping to get his ride back on track – this is one inspiring bloke and an amazingly inspiring story.
If you haven’t already, register for the upcoming Mt Arthur Challenge, it’s one of the premier events in our new expanded Western Plains Regional Council area.