ANOTHER fatality in an on-farm ATV accident brings us more warnings of helmets, anti-rollover bars and safety training courses for riders of four-wheeler motorbikes.
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Many farmers, their families and staff use these great little machines nearly every day and most riders have never had a problem, but rider mistakes can be deadly.
Col and Ros MacRae conduct regular training courses for ATV riders at their multi-training facility at Vittoria, and trainees tell me that the ATV safety course is a real eye-opener and should be mandatory for all riders of these machines.
It’s for Chris
EARLY reports of plans for this year’s Chris Naake Memorial ewe competition in the Mudgee and Rylstone district show us that the naming of this annual event is a fitting tribute to one of the livestock industry’s favourite personalities.
Chris, a long-time representative for Coopers Animal Health across the Tablelands, passed away when he was at the peak of his career.
In the Bathurst, Oberon and Blayney area, Chris was regarded as an animal health specialist and a great friend to many in our industry.
Persistence wins
CELEBRATIONS are continuing in Cabonne and Oberon after their stunning win in the council amalgamation argument.
This is a real reward for persistence and I wish both councils every success in the future.
I thought Bathurst Regional Council and mayor Gary Rush handled the amalgamation issue well, with “whatever the Government decides, we will work with the decision”.
On the rise
SIGNIFICANT rises in auction values for superfine wools must be welcome news for producers who have stuck with the product.
A wool adviser in country that suits that type of production tells me of his dismay that many of these wool clips have been presented to the market unskirted and sometimes unclassed.
Hopefully a much improved market will revive interest in this important market segment.
Laugh lines
THE phone rang in the sister’s station in the hospital.
“Mornin’ love, I’m inquiring about Paddy Murphy in men’s surgical, please,” the voice said.
“Yes, sir,” sister said. “Mr Murphy has come through his surgery very well; he’ll be resting for several days and should go home by Thursday. May I record who asked, please?”
The caller replied: “It’s Paddy Murphy in men’s surgical. The beggars won’t tell me nuthin’ in here.”
George was trying to impress a lady friend at an Italian restaurant. He studied the pricey menu and asked for Spinoti Vertimicello.
The waitress frowned and asked: “Where did you see that, sir?”
George showed her where it was written and she scoffed: “That’s the proprietor, sir.”
