The best of both worlds
WE welcome another Berwick Show, where we put the best of country and rural life on display.
The Berwick Show Society committee members have worked...
Long and short of jumping
NEW classes on the arena will include extremes, from the sublime to the ridiculous, with miniature horses having their own jumping event, sharing the...
A true test of horse and rider
Jim MynardSHOWJUMPING is on track to provide thrilling entertainment at the 2007 Berwick Show.
The Akoonah Park grounds, despite the drought, have been well prepared...
Five cars seized
By Paul Dunlop
FIVE Pakenham motorists have had their cars seized since new “antihoon” laws were introduced.
In seven months since the laws were introduced on...
Farewell to centenarian
“One hundred pounds of fun.” Madge Dunn at her 100th.BERWICK centenarian Madge Dunn died on Saturday 28 January 2007.
Madge Potter was born...
‘Squadron leader’ Lucas fires Bombers
A BRILLIANT century by Emerald captain Quenten Lucas, led Emerald to its first victory of the season against Pakenham UpperToomuc (PUT) on Saturday.
Lucas (an...
Ambassador search
BERWICK Amcal Chemist has sponsored the junior show ambassador for males and females aged 16 to 19 on show day.
This is a statewide competition...
Birthday greetings
WESTERNPORT Legacy Widows Club hopes its January birthday ladies M. Powell, M. Phillips, J. Pettersen, J. Fisher and M. Whitmore had great birthdays.
The next...
Dry run turns into soap opera
By Paul DunlopFARMERS affected by the drought can wash away some of the stress — with thanks to a bighearted group of local women.
The...
Hunt after attack
POLICE are searching for three youths who stabbed a man in Pakenham.
The 35yearold victim was walking down John Street about midnight on 1 February...
WGCA Country Week draw
Monday, 19 February: WGCA v Gippsland Combine at Yinnar Oval, Yinnar.
Tuesday, 20 February: Bairnsdale v WGCA at John Black Reserve, Traralgon South.
Wednesday, 21 February:...
Farmers may be left gasping
By Elizabeth Lillis
CARDINIA farmers who are suffering under current drought conditions fear they will not be able to access exceptional circumstances assistance from State...
Get your fire plans finalised
Victorian producers are more aware than most of the importance of being prepared and having a plan in place for livestock during a fire.
With...
