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Week Commencing Monday 14 May 2012Unfortunately I wasn't able to go Bourke on Monday to attend Bourke's former Mayor, Wayne O'Malley's funeral. My deputy was also unable to attend. Councillor Martin attended as Cobar Shire Council's representative. I spent Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in Sydney with my 3 children for a family gathering. Friday, a busy weekend began. Senator Mark Thistlethwaite, representing Minister Simon Crean with The Honorable Lynda Voltz from the upper house attended the opening of the Cadet Hall. Congratulations to Major and Captain Boucher, Cadets and their parents and also the distinguished guests – what a wonderful day it was. They have been advised to apply for more funding for the Scout Hall. We then visited the Lilliane Brady Village Nursing Home and then moved on to the show which was opened by The Honorable Lynda Voltz. The Cobar Show Committee have also been advised to put in a request for a new grandstand and $50k towards the pavilion. Saturday we all attended the races with Senator Mark Thistlethwaite opening the races and what a wonderful day!! To Tess, Bert, Sharpie and the Committee – Well done!! Also attending the races was our own member, Kevin Humphries and wife Lindy who looked stunning in her blue outfit. Kevin also offered support for our races and advised us to apply for grants. Thanks to that lovely young man who put witches hats all around my car which was parked at the Empire on Friday night – He certainly looked after both of us. Police Superintendent, Michael Thomas rang on Saturday to inform me that there would be extra Police in Cobar on duty for Saturday and there was, and it certainly made a difference. There have been many incidents in Cobar concerning violence and damage to property. It is time, we the public put up our hands when we witness these incidents and report it. I know I have been hounding the police but unless witness's come forward and take a stand against vandalism - nothing will happen. There is too much of it going on. So if we really want to clean up vandalism, let's start having the courage to stand up and speak up to help the police for the betterment of Cobar. Currently there is no accommodation available in Cobar for 2013 races so if there are residents out there that would like to have home stay, please let me know. No good putting on these events with no visitors arriving. After arriving home Thursday night I read the local newspapers and the article submitted by Cobar Consolidated Resources (CCR) which was written in direct response to my verbal questions to Management. The article printed was still incorrect regarding the road and my belief is: "If you've got the money to build a mine, you should have the money to upgrade and maintain the road to access it. It is not rate payers responsibility to provide access roads to establish private businesses." Enjoy your week, |
Mayor's Report