Sheila trained three locally bred horses for the Landale family — Quillon, Quilter and Quillena.
All three were sired by Jeune and out of the Landale’s dam Quiver.
Jeune was one of the early English imports and won the Melbourne Cup in 1994.
Water concern
Community members are concerned following this week’s weekly report put out by Murray Irrigation on Tuesday.
The number that drew the attention of many was a small section at the bottom which shows how many gates are open at the mouth of the Murray River out to the sea.
According to the newsletter, as of 8am on Tuesday July 9, five gates were open, letting fresh water spill out and ultimately be wasted.
This is a four gate increase to last week’s July 2 report of one gate open.
However it is similar to the June 18 report which stated four gates were open.
It also shows under the water exchange data section that water as of July 1, costs between $645 and $800 and the announced allocation is still zero per cent.
Local irrigators are keen for some action around an emergency allocation, and we’re told some are getting a bit frustrated at what they believe is silence from Member for Farrer and Environment Minister Sussan Ley on the issue.
All eyes on barrier 14
The race that stops the nation will have some extra incentive for our district this year.
At Friday night’s Melbourne Cup tour Historical Connections reception, it was announced that we will be one of 24 towns around the country in the running to win $50,000 for a charity of choice.
Victoria Racing Club racing engagements and cup tour manager Joe McGrath unlocked the barrel for our Deputy Mayor Pat Fogarty to choose a randomly selected ball, with Cr Fogarty drawing barrier 14.
A spiritual return
The Spiritual and Psychic Expo at the Deniliquin RSL brought in plenty of locals and visitors to town, but it also brought one exhibitor back to her home town.
Katrina Matthews, a former Deniliquin North Public School student, took the opportunity of the expo to bring her Funky Faces face and body painting stall to her former home.
‘‘It’s great to be back in Deni,’’ she said.
‘‘I live in Yarrawonga now, which isn’t too far away, but it was good to have an excuse to come here.
‘‘I’ve been able to do a bit of reminiscing about my childhood here and have had a great time.’’
Crothers doubles up
Veteran Deniliquin Wanderers player Matt Crothers had extra cause for celebration in his side’s 7-6 win over Yoogali Soccer Club on Sunday.
After his side conceded a goal in the first minute of the game, the defender’s decision to come out of retirement for the 2019 season proved a good one, with the 36 year-old managing to sneak forward just 30 seconds later to level the scores.
It was just his second goal in Wanderers’ colours, despite having played for the club before it went into recess in 2009.
‘‘It was great to sneak forward for a goal,’’ he said.
‘‘I scored plenty of goals when I played in the midfield for Deakin University, but have played mostly in defence with the Wanderers.
‘‘I certainly had a good celebration. I kicked it in the back of the net again just to make sure that I definitely scored a goal.’’
The goal came from some outstanding attacking play, with playing-coach Josh Perizzolo crossing the ball into the penalty box to Ben Cooper.
Cooper controlled the ball beautifully, working it to Crothers who was streaming into the box, before he trapped it and kicked truly.
Unfortunately for Crothers his day ended on a sour note, re-injuring his ankle that he had hurt two weeks ago.
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