Obituary

Celebrating the life of Pat Freund

PAT Freund was insistent the old version of Psalm 23, The Lord is My Shepherd, would be read at her funeral. The old version had the right words, such as leadeath and maketh. The modernised words weren’t for her. Pat Freund, who died a year ago on November 12, 2021,

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In the News: Community Achiever Award for Corumbene veteran

WHEN it comes to length of service to a community organisation, it is hard to beat Margaret McMaster’s commitment to the Corumbene Auxiliary. Mrs McMaster, 96, has been with the auxiliary for 56 years, and counting, and this dedication has earned her the Derwent Valley Community Achiever Award, announced in

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Business

Starting out at Banjo’s

ANOTHER three young people have been given a start to their working life at Banjo’s Bakery Cafe in New Norfolk. Owner Robbie Iles said 60 people had applied for a recently advertised sales assistant role and 10 had been interviewed. “We had only planned to put one person on, but

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Community

Simmo and Jan’s ‘dragon’ is in safe hands

THE beloved “Puff the Magic Dragon” Dodge Plymouth car of John and the late Jan Simpson is back on the road doing what they always wanted: making people smile and raising funds for special children. James and Kate Crawford, of Margate, are “Puff’s” new custodians and they were on the

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Obituary

Obituary: Eagles coach Noel Clark remembered

NOEL Arthur Clarke, one of the greatest forwards Tasmanian football has produced, died peacefully at Glenview Nursing Home, Glenorchy on August 7. Appointed coach of New Norfolk in the TFL in 1958, Clarke led the Eagles to their first grand-final appearance in 1959 when the team was no match for

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Community

In the News: Community Achiever Jett plays by the rules

A HIGHLY-REGARDED young football umpire is the latest recipient of the Derwent Valley Community Achiever Award, announced in the October 21 issue of New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News. Jett Benson, 15, has been umpiring for about five years with the New Norfolk Junior Football Club and two years with

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Community

Much more than trolley ladies

A SUCCESSFUL year’s operations were reported at the recent annual general meeting of the New Norfolk District Hospital Auxiliary. New president Pam Legge said it had been a challenging year, with the hospital entering COVID-19 lockdowns on occasion. The auxiliary members could not hold meetings or do their kiosk trolley

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News

New Norfolk Junior Football Club names its best and fairest

THE New Norfolk Junior Football Club held its Best and Fairest award night on October 8. In addition to the players’ prizes, Ann Burns and Tristan Triffett (pictured) were awarded life membership and Sebastian Farrow was named the 2022 Rising Star. UNDER 13 GIRLS’ BEST AND FAIREST – Winner: Elsie

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Five final questions for the council election candidates

IN the lead-up to this month’s local government elections, New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News put 15 questions to all 18 candidates seeking election to the Derwent Valley Council. The questions cover a broad range of topics based on questions and comments received from readers. Candidates were also invited to submit a

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Community

Life membership for Lion Craig

LIFE membership of the Lions Club of New Norfolk has been awarded to long-serving member Craig Waterhouse. Craig joined Lions 40 years ago and is a dedicated Lion who has served in most of the club’s executive positionsincluding terms as president in 1990/91 and 1999/2000. An engaging storyteller, Craig has

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Mavis is blooming marvellous

NINETY years young Mavis Beattie continues to enjoy success with the fruits of her New Norfolk garden. The Derwent Valley Garden Club member had a successful outing to the Claremont Daffodil, Camellia and Spring Flower show last month. The two-day event attracted exhibitors from a number of garden clubs and

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Jamie Brown’s award for innovation and excellence

A STUDY tour to New Zealand is Jamie Brown’s reward for his commitment to excellence in his role with TasWater. Nineteen-year-old Jamie was recently named the Young Tasmanian Operator of the Year in the awards of the Water Industry Operators Association of Australia. The New Norfolk man has been with

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