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A record crowd of over 10,000 people attended this years Scone Cup Race Day, For more photos see page 11.

2 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - May 26 to June 1, 2012

Xtrafi t Scone is showcasing it’s great facilities located at 79 Scott Street this coming Monday, 28th of May at it’s fi rst Open Day. From 5:30pm to 8pm, the gyms friendly staff will be giving the public an opportunity to sample all they have to offer.

With short 20 minute sessions of the gyms

wide range of classes, that run consistently

Monday to Saturday, you will get the

opportunity to see what suits you best without

having to spend any money. The classes

consist of things such as; Boxfi t, Kick Ass

Conditioning, X55, Fitball Stretch and plenty

more. On offer as well are free fi ve minute

massages, free samples of protein drinks,

physio creams and other items stocked by

the gym along with information on what they

will do for you.

The Xtrafi t team are fully qualifi ed,

enthusiastic fi tness fanatics wanting to give

you the know how and motivation to improve

your way of life.

With the help of Karen Carter and Mel Givney

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Day, you’re sure to leave with a greater

knowledge and understanding of what you

are capable of and what Scone and Xtrafi t

have to offer.

This child friendly event will be a great way

to spend your afternoon and will give you

the opportunity to trial for free what our

local gym has available. With the buildings

childcare program running all afternoon it’s

great for busy mums and dads as well. There

are fun competitions to be won, lucky door

prizes and 30% off Lorna Jane clothing, so

don’t miss out and head to Scone Xtrafi t this

coming Monday, 28th May.

For more information on any of the happenings

on the day, or for the gyms regular opening

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MAY 2012The Muswellbrook Rotary Club is participating in the Rotary Annual Bowelscan Awareness Program, a community service directed at people over 40 years of age, during the month of May.

Information and kits available from any of the three pharmacies in Muswellbrook at a price of $8.00 per kit, which includes pathology.

SATURDAY MAY 26Bruce Mathiske Concert presented by the Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music, 7.30pm - Scone High School

MONDAY MAY 28Xtrafi t Open Day 6.30pm - 8.30pm

79 Scott Street Scone

SATURDAY JUNE 9, SUNDAY JUNE 10Upper Hunter Team Penning

SATURDAY JUNE 16Scone Homegrown & Handmade Markets8am - 12noon, kerv cafe, Liverpool Street Scone

SATURDAY JUNE 23Wingen School of Arts Trivia NightContact: Catherine 6545 0165

SATURDAY JULY 7, SUNDAY JULY 8Upper Hunter Team Penning

SUNDAY JULY 29

Join us at Muswellbrook or Denman and plant trees for National Tree Day.

The tree planting are between 9.00am and 12.00pm and the BBQ will be available from 10.30am.

Where to meet at Muswellbrook: The meeting place for Muswellbrook will be the end of Newman Street, which continues on from Dumaresq Street, at Karoola Park.

Where to meet at Denman: The meeting place for Denman will be Arbor Park.

SATURDAY AUGUST 4, SUNDAY AUGUST 5Upper Hunter Team Penning

FRIDAY AUGUST 24Inglis Scone Broodmare Sale - White Park, Scone

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1, SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2Upper Hunter Team Penning

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15Scone Homegrown & Handmade Markets8am - 12noon, kerv cafe, Liverpool Street Scone

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22, SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 23Scone Polo Club - Donald Macintyre Cup

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29, SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30Scone Polo Club - Dougal Archibald Cup

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29, SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30Upper Hunter Team Penning

SATURDAY OCTOBER 6, SUNDAY OCTOBER 7Timor Polo Club - Aguirre Gold Cup

SATURDAY OCTOBER 13Pro Series Professional Bull Riding - White Park, Scone

SATURDAY OCTOBER 13, SUNDAY OCTOBER 14Ellerston / Quirindi Low Goal

SATURDAY OCTOBER 20, SUNDAY OCTOBER 21Ellerston / Timor Friendship Cup

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 3, SUNDAY NOVEMBER 4Scone Polo Club - Wootton Cup

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 3, SUNDAY NOVEMBER 4Upper Hunter Team Penning

SATURDAY DECEMBER 1, SUNDAY DECEMBER 2Upper Hunter Team Penning

SATURDAY DECEMBER 15Scone Homegrown & Handmade Markets8am - 12noon, kerv cafe, Liverpool Street Scone

FRIDAY NIGHT RAFFLES$800 IN SEAFOOD TRAYS TO BE WON

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Lunch 11.30-2pm, Dinner 5.30-8.30pmTakeaways, Phone 6545 1807

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May 25, 26 & 27

The Hunter Valley’s number one outdoor event with over 200 exhibitors. Come along this weekend to the Caravan, Camping, 4WD, Fish & Boat Show.4WD demo track, fi shing show, freestyle bike show, camp oven cooking and reptile awareness show plus many more. Lots of great prizes and giveaways.

Open 9am - 5pm Friday & Saturday, 9am - 4pm Sunday. Tickets: Adults $15, Aged Pensioners & Seniors $11, Kids free.

Explore The Outdoors

Trivia NightWingen School of Arts would like to invite you to attend a great fundraising night of trivia, on 23rd June 2012, 6pm for 6.30pm start.They are raising funds towards a new kitchen and painting of the hall.

There will also be raffl es on the night. Major Prizes - 1 night at the All Seasons Hotel Salamander Shores + full buffet breakfast and a Husqvarna 236 chainsaw.

Tables of 8, $15.00 per person. Price includes a hearty meal, dessert, tea and coffee. BYO Drinks and nibbles.

Tickets available at Durham Hotel Wingen, MacCallum Inglis Scone, Racar Computers Scone or contact Catherine 6545 0165 [email protected]


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Celebrations for Local Volunteers

The Scone Neighbourhood Centre celebrated and thanked past and present volunteers at an afternoon tea on Wednesday 16th May during National Volunteer Week.Manager Lee Watts said Volunteers contribute many hours in a range of different roles at the Neighbourhood Centre and I was

pleased to be able to thank them personally last week. The Centre has been fortunate to have volunteer support since it began 25 years ago and they play a very important role in the service. Their positions differ depending on their choice of position;they may support the service as committee members, administration support or a folder of the Bush Telegraph . Every person has

their own reasons for volunteering and all bring a range of skills to their positions. I am truly grateful for all the time that volunteers have given so freely .

Volunteers are always welcome at the centre, if you would like to volunteer for a few hours or a day call in and have a chat or phone me on 6545 2562.

Above: Past and present volunteers and staff of SNRC; Middle: Jan Mcphee (Volunteer Committee Member) & Lee Watts; Right Top: Di Pittard (Volunteer) & Lee Watts; Right Middle Bottom: Jennifer Russ (Volunteer) & Lee Watts; Right: Yvonne Lawler (Past Volunteer) & Lee Watts

Festival of the FleecesJune 8 and 9 will see Merriwa come to life with it’s annual event – Merriwa Festival of the Fleeces. With the event gaining momentum in the past few years, Merriwa is preparing for 1000’s of people fl ocking to the street to see the well known event of the “Running of the Fleeces in Red Socks”.

With new sponsor coming on board, ROSTO

Olives and Upper Hunter Shire Council

– Major Sponsors and Minor Sponsors –

Ausgrid, the Festival is fast approaching its

biggest weekend in years. With a host of

events, displays and stalls the Festival is sure

to suit anyone and everyone.

Friday night’s event will kick off with Sale of

the Century coming to Merriwa RSL Club at

6.30pm. This game show night is open to

all ages for a night of fun and laughter. With

prizes to be won, laughter to be had and

community spirit at every press of the buzzer,

the Friday night activity sets the scene for

a great weekend for all. Come dressed in

Merriwa Festival of the Fleeces colour “Red”

to incorporate the festival spirit!

Saturday is fi lled with events for the young

and old! Starting the morning with brekkie

from 8am with events starting from 8.30am

and fi nishing with a bang at 6.15pm at the

Merriwa Showground as KaBoom set off yet

another glorious display.

From shearing to working dog displays with

Zac Ede, take in the ROAR petting zoo with

all the baby animals or WILDLIFE talks,

see the HotPot and Judy, Croc Stars or the

jumping castles, watch Team Penning at the

showground or enjoy the many variety stalls

scattered throughout the street! Into quilting,

the Merriwa has that covered too as it hosts it

second Quilting display, bigger, brighter and

better than last year’s event!

So come along and enjoy Merriwa’s hospitality

and support Westpac Rescue Helicopter

and Merriwa and Districts Volunteer Rescue

Squad in a weekend full of fun and laughter. If

you would like a program or make an enquiry

contact Merriwa Visitor Information on 6521

7046.


Bruce Mathiske to Perform in Scone“Faster than a hummingbird on speed” – Irish Music Scene

Australian guitar genius Bruce Mathiske to perform one night in Scone.The Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music is excited to welcome back Australia’s internationally acclaimed guitar genius, Bruce Mathiske, with a concert at Scone on Saturday 26 May.

This special public performance by Bruce and his band is the next musical installment in the UHCM’s 2012 Visiting Artists Series, which is funded by Arts NSW. The program aims to offer the local community a variety of engaging music experiences through performance and access to professional artists of different styles, techniques and instruments.

With a dexterous fi nger span, the

award-winning guitarist plays lead, rhythm, and bass all at the same time. The technique gives a solid impression of more than one guitarist playing, and has made him one of Australia’s stars of the instrument.

Don’t miss the chance to see Bruce Mathiske perform live at Scone High School Hall on Saturday 26 May at 7:30pm. Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for concessions and are available now through the Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music. For bookings or enquiries please phone 6541 4888 or email [email protected]

Corner of Bridge & William Streets, Muswellbrook NSW 2333 t 02 6549 3880 e [email protected] w muswellbrookartscentre.com.au Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm Weekends 10am - 1pm Mondays by appointment only Closed public holidays

creative arts

28 April 2012 - 10 June 2012

Abstracts Delight: Abstractions from the Max Watters Collection 3rd Muswellbrook Australia Day Art Award Image details: Garry Foye, Capertee Elegy, charcoal and ink on paper; Image courtesy of the artist

21st Annual EisteddfodLocal schools play host to the 21st annual Eisteddfod, showcasing the talent of all ages in the arts of speech, dance, drama and all forms of instrument.

The 1st June will see the beginning of the 21 day competition

starring local Hunter Valley talents and competitors who have

travelled from Armidale, Foster, Dubbo all the way from Sydney.

With an increase in piano, vocal and dance entries this year is

sure to be an impressive show.

With over 15 sponsors who make this competition possible, high-

calibre adjudicators with plenty of experience, knowledge and

encouragement to offer, all participants are sure to learn a lot

and have a fantastic time while doing so. Whether you are six or

sixty and you love to dance, sing, act or play an instrument, you

should defi nitely consider entering, or just going along for a look.

This volunteer run event is a credit to our local communities and

a great night out for the entire family. For performance times and

venues give Chris a call on 6543 2801 Pictured one of the performers from last years Muswellbrook and Upper Hunter Eisteddfod. See advertisement and further images on back page


Handmade in the HunterMay 26

Handmade in the Hunter markets is a venue for local crafts people, artists and growers to market their goods without competing with overseas imports. All goods are made, grown and produced in the Hunter Valley/Central Coast area.

Sample the best this region has to offer. Market goers will have a truly unique shopping experience in the rose lined gardens with wine tasting inside at Kevin Sobels Wines.

Held on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at Kevin Sobels Wines (Corner of Broke and Halls Road).

Location: Kevin Sobel Winery, cnr Broke & Halls Rd, Pokolbin

Denman Farmer’s MarketWhen you shop at your local Farmers Market, you’re not only providing fresh food for your family - you’re supporting local agriculture, the local economy and local families.

Every cent spent with your local producer at the farmers market stays and maintains the local economy.

Community groups benefi t from the ability to fundraise at the market and with the location of the Denman Farmers Market at Lions Park, it showcases all of the great facilities Denman has to offer to locals and visitors alike.

We all win, you can feel proud to be a supporter!

Held on the 1st Saturday of every month, 8am - 1pm - Rain, Hail or Shine! If it is raining the market will be in the Stadium!

Location: Lions Park, at the top of Ogilvie St, Denman Time: 8am - 1pm

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Muswellbrook Guides Community BBQMuswellbrook Guides will be holding a fundraising BBQ at Muswellbrook Market Place in the area outside Woolworths Supermarket. We will be selling sausage sandwiches, drinks, Guide Biscuits and Fudge.

Phone: 02 6543 1691 Muswellbrook Market Place, Sowerby Street

Event Times: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at the Races

Muswellbrook Race club is conducting an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at the race track on 28th May to coincide with one of our race meetings. Come along and enjoy the day with various cakes and slices and tea and coffee. All proceeds to the Cancer Coucil. Why not stay for the races at well!

Monday 28th May 2012 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Racecourse Road Muswelbrook NSW 2333 (02) 65411699

www.muswelbrookraceclub.com.au


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TWO RIVERS WINES

Where: 2 Yarrawa Road, Denman When: Open seven days, 11am to 4pm

Situated just minutes from the picturesque township of Denman, the beautiful Two Rivers Vineyard is a must see on a visit to the Upper Hunter. Visitors can sample an exciting range of award winning wines, including some unique wines made exclusively for the Cellar Door. Delicious cheese and antipasto plates available. We look forward to welcoming you to the Two Rivers Vineyard and Cellar Door situated in the heart of the Upper Hunter. Phone 6547 2556 www.tworiverswines.com.au

HUNTER BELLE CHEESE FACTORY & CAFE

Where: 75 New England Highway, Muswellbrook 2333 When: Open seven days, 9.00am to 3.00pm

High quality gourmet cheeses handmade from the milk of Brown Swiss cows. Tastings 7 days ~ 9am-3pm Cafe ~ Coffee and cake, delicious lunches, giftwares and cheese platters. Phone 6541 5066 www.hunterbellecheese.com.au

PUKARA ESTATE OLIVES

Where: 1440 Denman Road, Muswellbrook 2333 When: Open seven days, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Pukara Estate’s extra virgin olive oils are amongst Australia’s best, winning over 32 awards in shows nationally. Visitors to the Estate can taste the complete range of Premium and Flavoured oils, table olives and many gourmet products. All products can be purchased direct from the grove. Toby’s Estate Coffee and home made slices also available. Open 7 days a week 9:30am – 4:30pm. Phone 6547 1055 www.pukaraestate.com.au

kerv Espresso BarWhere: 108 Liverpool Street, SconeWhen: Open Mon-Fri 7.45am - 4pm, Sat 8.30am - 2pm, Sun 9am - 1pm

• Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner by appointment• Takeaway menu available • Selection of inhouse pastries & sweets• Prepared frozen meals • Toby’s Estate Coffee

Phone 6545 3111

food & wine

Colonial Motor Lodge Heritage Restaurant

Licenced Restaurant & Bar9 Guernsey Street, Scone Phone 02 6545 1700

Embrace your palette with your choice of A la Cárte and family friendly meals. Extensive wine menu.

Group bookings & functions up to 35.

At James Estate, we enjoy the simple life…Smiles, laughs, friends and fresh air…

Wine is a bonus!

We’re at 951 Bylong Valley Way Baerami Cellar door open 7 days 10am to 4:30pm

Ph: 02 6547 5168

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Tragically, Major James Mitchell, an Englishman who migrated to Australia forty years ago to follow his love of thoroughbreds and to provide his three sons, Arthur, Harry and Bill, with a better lifestyle, died in his eighties earlier this year.His death deprived him of the pleasure of seeing his son Arthur honoured for his contributions to breeding and racing by his peers at the 21st Annual Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association Awards Night at Scone on May 16, receiving the annual President’s Award.

Mind you, Arthur and his younger brother Harry brought the Major plenty of satisfaction in recent years as they developed the family’s Yarraman Park Stud, the one near Scone which he had purchased off Hall of Fame jockey George Moore in 1968, into one of Australia’s most respected breeding farms.

They have stood only two or three sires at a time, but they have included the good winners Catbird, a deceased Golden Slipper winner, and Magic Albert. At the same time they have provided breeding, rearing, spelling and pretraining for clients and earned so much respect for the quality of their yearlings they consistently achieve high prices.

At the 2006 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale, they sold the three highest priced lots, including a colt for an Australian record price of $3million. In addition in 2007 they broke the Australian record for a thoroughbred when they sold a broodmare for $3.4million.

Arthur Mitchell has also made a big contribution to breeding and racing in the Hunter Valley, including serving a

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The Major Would Have Been Proudnumber of years as president of both the Scone Race Club and Hunter Breeders Association. He continues as vice-president of the Race Club and is also a Director of Aushorse and a key member of the Hunter Breeders Association’s committee for protection from the inroads of mining into the region.

Arthur was one of two people whose contributions in the Hunter Valley were recognised by Awards at the Hunter Breeders function. The other,The Murray Bain Service Award, a memorial to the celebrated Scone veterinarian of that name, fi ttingly this year went to a veterinarian who has carried Murray’s tradition of service.

He is Paul Adams, a senior partner in the Scone Equine Hospital with 35 years experience as a veterinarian. A graduate of the University of Melbourne, Paul worked in equine stud and racing practices in Canada, England and elsewhere in Australia before moving to Scone, where he divides his time between stud medicine and equine surgery.

A Member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists, Adam divides his time between stud medicine and equine surgery. He was the driving force behind the establishment of the Scone equine surgical facilities and has been involved in ground-breaking developments, including the pioneering of colic surgery and arthroscopic joint surgery.


your local clubs

Scone Jump ClubMarcia 0407 403 802Jude 0439 778 [email protected]

Upper Hunter Team Penning0427 289 [email protected]

Riding for DisabledPres: Chris Hayes (02) 6541 3847Anne-Marie [email protected] & carriage driving: Tues and Thurs (2nd and 3rd school terms). Open to all children and adults with a disability.

198 Kelly Street SconeTel +612 6540 1200 | Fax +612 6545 2687 | www.maccalluminglis.com.au

MacCallum Inglis the Upper Hunters Leading Stock & Station Agency providing you with a wealth of local experience combined with the strength of Australia’s foremost Bloodstock Auctioneers William Inglis. Specialising in the following areas:

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Snitzel fi lly tops Yearling SaleA Snitzel fi lly from the draft of Arrowfi eld Stud topped the 2012 Inglis H.T.B.A Scone Yearling Sale, which was held on one select day at White Park in Scone on Sunday May 20.From city winning mare Sharp Enough, the sale topping fi lly by Snitzel was sold to Warwick Farm trainer David Vandyke for $90,000. The striking fi lly (pictured) is a half-sister to stakes placed fi lly Intelligentsia and was offered as Lot 171 from the draft of Arrowfi eld Stud.

85% of Sunday’s offerings were sold for gross of $2,177,000. The sale average ended at $13,036 and median at $10,000.

Paul Perry fi nished the sale as the leading individual buyer after purchasing four yearlings for $110,000, including the day’s second highest priced yearling; Lot 74 a colt by Choisir from Gold Miss Digger, was purchased from the draft of Jorson Farm from

Queensland for $47,000.

Peter Dawson also had a busy day at White Park picking up three yearlings for $95,000; a colt by Myboycharlie for $36,000, a Snippetson colt for $33,000 and Fastnet Rock fi lly for $26,000.

With 98% of the catalogue BOBS eligible local buyers dominated the day’s buyers sheet, but there was good competition from Queensland, ACT, Victoria, South Australia and Hong Kong, which all went home with yearlings from the great value sale.

Yearlings that passed in at the 2012 Scone Yearling Sale are available for sale via the Inglis Make-An-Offer service.

Local breeding operation Middlebrook Valley Lodge fi nished the Scone Sale as the leading vendor, having sold 18 of their 19 offered yearlings for a total of $248,500. Arrowfi eld Stud led the sale by average (for three or more sold), having sold all 10 of their offerings at an average of $23,550.

New President for BreedersPresident Wayne Bedggood tonight handed over the reins of the Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association Presidency to Dr Cameron Collins, Managing Director Scone Equine Hospital.Dr Cameron Collins has been a member of the Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association (HTBA) for 19 years, bringing important scientifi c research, rigor, industry knowledge and expertise.

Dr Collins will take over the role of President on 1 July 2012.

Dr Cameron Collins is a member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in Medicine of Horses and has a particular interest in stallion fertility. He joined the Scone Equine Hospital in 1993.

Dr Collins and the Scone Equine Hospital have played a long standing and integral role in the development of the Hunter Valley’s Thoroughbred Breeding Industry - both as a key employer and critical industry partner.The HTBA Board welcomes Dr Cameron Collins as its new President.

President-elect Cameron Collins tonight honoured outgoing President Wayne Bedggood for his outstanding commitment, dedication and service to the Hunter Thoroughbred Breeding Industry over his 20-year membership of the HTBA, the last four as President.


Aberdeen Information Centre Given Lifeline

The Aberdeen Information Centre has been operating in the Aberdeen township since 2007 offering a range of services and projects which have proven benefi cial to the local community. Under the banner of Aberdeen Community Caring, the service has developed in many areas.

However, the Board of Community Caring fi nds it can no longer manage the Centre and has entered into an agreement with Scone Neighbourhood Centre to assume the management and operation of the Information Centre from July 1 2012.

Scone Neighbourhood Centre manager Lee Watts said “I am pleased this service can offer ongoing support to a similar community organisation. “The Scone Centre has been operating for 25 years and this is a new challenge. Our plan is to provide facilities for the residents of Aberdeen to improve their access to existing services in the area as well as to develop programs benefi cial to the township.

The Scone Neighbourhood Centre committee, staff and volunteers look forward to working with the existing staff and volunteers at the Aberdeen Information Centre from the 1st July 2012.

Dungog Film FestivalJune 29 - July 01, 2012The Dungog Film Festival is something wholly unique to Australia- a festival that celebrates exclusively Australian made fi lms in a non-competitive environment, aiming to increase the appreciation of Australian screen culture and heritage. The Dungog Film Festival is an annual event showcasing exclusively the very best of Australian cinema from the past present and future.

The festival is staged over three glorious days in the charming hunter town of Dungog in the foothills to the Barrington Tops, home to the oldest continuously running cinema in Australia, the Historic James Theatre.

For more information see http://www.dff.org.au

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Hunter Valley Group 21Round 7 Matches

Saturday 26th MayReserves: Aberdeen v Greta Branxton 2.00pm Denman v Merriwa 3.45pmUnder 18s: Denman v Muswellbrook 2.30pm1st Grade: Aberdeen v Greta Branxton 3.30pm Denman v Muswellbrook 5.15pm

Sunday 27th MayUnder 18s: Singleton v Scone 12.30pm1st Grade: Singleton v Scone 2.00pm

Group 21 website: group21.leaguenet.com.au


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Isis Motel is the best value place to stay in Scone and offers ideal accommodation for travellers, families and workers. The Isis Motel is conveniently located on the New England Highway at the southern entrance to Scone.

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Original weather board home set on a large block of 1522.3m2 with many features including ten feet original ornate ceiling centre pieces and cornice, the home has been well maintained and presents in very good condition.Set in established gardens, entry to the house is via semi enclosed verandah into the spacious hallway, the centre room with slow combustion wood fire set into the original fire place could be used as either the dining or lounge room and leads through to the rear sunny room with split system air conditioner which would be used as the other. There are three double bedrooms of which the main includes a split system air conditioner and a separate attached front room ideal as a walk-in robe/dressing area or office, while the second bedroom has French doors the semi enclosed verandah.The concrete drive leads to the double garage that has been converted to a single garage and a fully lined workshop/storage room. Other features include a separately fenced rear yard complete with a pergola, storage sheds, bird aviary, chook shed and veggie patch.

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Scone Cup Day


21st Annual Eisteddfod

local gig guide

pubs &clubs

Belmore Hotel, Scone – AcorsticSaturday 26 May 8.30pm – Free admission

Railway Hotel, Muswellbrook – Kyda Sunday 27 May 4pm – Free admission

Railway Hotel, Muswellbrook – Still Kicking Sunday 3 June 4pm – Free admission

Railway Hotel, Muswellbrook – Lance BirrellSunday 17 June 4pm – Free admission

21st ANNUAL Muswellbrook &

Upper Hunter Eisteddfod 2012

June 1-3 Piano St Joseph's High School, AberdeenJune 4-8 Speech, Drama & Muswellbrook Public School Public Speaking June 16-17 Instrumental St Joseph's High School, AberdeenJune 18-20 School Choirs & Bands St Joseph's High School, AberdeenJune 22-24 Vocal St Joseph's High School, AberdeenJuly 9-12 Dance Muswellbrook High SchoolSeptember 9 Literacy September 9 Highlights Concert St Joseph's High School, Aberdeen

To vie is to be victorious

All divisions expect for Literacy are now closed. Literacy closes on 3rd August 2012.

Further information available at www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au and follow the links or Upper Hunter Conservatorium 79 Scott Street Scone 6545 9915

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28th May 2012

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Pictured some of the performers from last years Muswellbrook and Upper Hunter Eisteddfod. See advertisement below. Full story page 5.

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