20 Photos from 2005

'Joyce Wilson Memorial caryard' illegal GLENELG Shire Council land located on the corner of Garden and New St, near the north Portland Football Ground and Twilight netball courts is not a car yard! The council has warned the community that vehicle owners who continue to park their boats, cars and bikes for sale on this corner will be fined. Picture: RENEE SHEEHAN 050425rs27 29 April 2005 - Portland Observer
Defining day HAVING had time to reflect on opportunities lost, Imperials coach Wayne Aitken is confident the Bulldogs can begin their season's recovery against Heywood today. Picture: JOSIE HAYDEN 050409jh39 23 April 2005 - Hamilton Spectator
Firefighters evaluate prototype trucks PLAY misty for me ... one of the main features of the new CFA prototype heavy tankers is a crew protection spray system Ñ a built-in sprinkler system to protect the vehicle and crew while firefighting. It was one of the many recommendation made by the Linton Inquiry for fire fighting safety improvements. Picture: RENEE SHEEHAN 050503rs01 4 May 2005 - Portland Observer
Sea View success BEARER of good news ... Portland District Health acting CEO Syd Allen. 050503ey03 4 May 2005 - Portland Observer
Logan thrives in wet IT WAS tight in the clinches on Saturday, with winter weather arriving. Hamilton, behind the likes of talented forward Brendan Huf, managed to forge its way clear early and hold off a spirited Millicent. Picture: WAYNE ELLIOT 050430we17 3 May 2005 - Hamilton Spectator
A TOY paradise - Nikki Helm, 5, from Moutajup, no doubt had trouble deciding what she wanted to take home at the Hamilton Lions Club Trash and Treasure sale on Sunday. About 2000-2500 people passed through the doors on Sunday to browse the goods on offer. The most popular stalls included the Lions second hand goods stall, clothing stall and children's activities. Lions' proceeds from the day will be used on club projects, and donations to local charities throughout the coming year. Picture: WAYNE ELLIOTT 050501we19 3 May 2005 - Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton makes move ...Portland and Heywood fall back to the field as East sets the pace HOW about a hand? Peter Shepherd (with ball) looks for some support as the pack clears. Picture: RENEE SHEEHAN 050430rs55 2 May 2005 - Portland Observer
Car pushed into canal A CAR that has been parked on a nature strip in Cape Nelson Rd for the past week was found in the canal in the early hours of yesterday morning. It was apparently pushed down the embankment, then went through the fence (at right) below the bridge, ending up in the canal. Picture: RENEE SHEEHAN 050501rs02 2 May 2005 - Portland Observer
HAMILTON man, Rex Macleod, made sure his two Samoyed beauties, Kate and Susie, were registered for the next 12 months when he picked up his registration tags on Tuesday. Southern Grampians Shire Council needs many more residents to follow his example. Registrations so far have fallen sharply from 2004 - they are down about 1600 dogs and 360 cats. The shire's local laws officers will conduct a randon doorknock across the shire this month to check on dog and cat registrations. A story on the campaign will be in Saturday's Spectator. Picture: MEGAN BRAYLEY 050503mb1 5 May 2005 - Hamilton Spectator
MACARTHUR'S Sarah Bell and Chester complete this jump during the 2005 Heywood Pony Club one-day event on Sunday. Bell and Chester competed in the show jumping section of the event. Picture: EBONY YUILL 050424ey06 29 April 2005 - Portland Observer
Marshman pins hopes on two BARBARA Marshman trained Hell He Goes heads to Warrnambool today. Hell He Goes ran fifth last start at Hamilton. Marshman's stable foreman Brett Casey is hopeful Grainger can make it two wins from two starts. Picture: MEGAN BRAYLEY 050504mb1 5 May 2005 - Hamilton Spectator
Coleraine's guns fire on debut COLERAINE'S Belinda Martin (right) was her teams only division five goal scorer, which was enough to set up victory over Demons in the opening round of the Glenelg Region Hockey Association on Saturday. Picture: JOSIE HAYDEN 050423jh29 28 April 2005 - Hamilton Spectator
IT'S that time of year - the annual Lions Club Trash and Treasure sale is on again this Sunday at the Hamilton Showgrounds. Hamilton Lions members, such as Ray Corbett (left), Carl Lang and Percy Mills, have been busy this week preparing for the big day. The market will feature about 100 stalls and there will also be enterainment and children's activities, as well as doughnuts and the Lions barbecue. Entry is by a gold coin donation for adults with children free. Doors open at 9am and proceeds will go towards Lions' activities, which include supporting local charities and club projects throughout the district. 050426mb2 28 April 2005 - Hamilton Spectator
LAUREN Hockley sends the ball back into play for Portland during her side's loss to Hamilton in round three of the 2005 Western Border Netball Association A grade competition on Saturday at Hanlon Park. Picture: EBONY YUILL 050423ey41 27 April 2005 - Portland Observer
Reddie or not, here we come! IMPERIALS unveiled new recruit Luke Reddie against Heywood on Saturday and the half-forward flanker was outstanding, assisting the Bulldogs to their first win of the season. Picture: JOSIE HAYDEN 050423jh39 26 April 2005 - Hamilton Spectator
LEST we forget ... Hamilton RSL president, Mick Bawden (left) pauses to reflect on those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, while Frank Marcollo, from Hamilton Brass plays the last post at Hamilton's Anzac Day dawn service yesterday. Pictures: JOSIE HAYDEN 050425jh2 26 April 2005 - Hamilton Spectator
Round of upsets ...West, Portland and Heywood all beaten in round three TWO of Portland's better players at the weekend were Winis and James Imbi. Here Winis attempts to fire out a handpass to brother James during the Tigers 32-point loss to Hamilton at Hanlon Park in round three of the 2005 Western Border Football League season. Picture: EBONY YUILL 050423ey49 25 April 2005 - Portland Observer
Overpass causes access concerns Petition signed by 2000 seeks public access to Fishermen's Wharf PROMOTING Portland's Maritime Heritage president David Fredericks has coordinated a petition that has already attracted almost 2000 signatures from people calling for public access to the Fishermen's Wharf area to be maintained. Picture: RENEE SHEEHAN 050513RS14 16 May 2005 - Portland Observer
FIVE-year-old Edward Delany (left) scrambles after the ball ahead of Tim Goodman (lying), Cooper Gill (back from left), Bailey Webb and Caitlyn Kruger. The youngsters were gearing up for the start of Hamilton Auskick, which gets underway tomorrow at Meville Oval. Details: PAGE 43. Picture: MEGAN BRAYLEY 050428mb17 30 April 2005 - Hamilton Spectator
Sunny derby SHARING the good news - Minister for Water, John Thwaites, and senior project officer with the Winda Mara Aboriginal Corporation, Ken Saunders, share a happy moment during proceedings at Mt Eccles on Friday with the announcement of a number of initiatives to protect significant cultural heritage sites and boost tourism. Story: PAGE 2. Picture: MEGAN BRAYLEY 050506mb5 10 May 2005 - Hamilton Spectator

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