Team members put the word out and rallied the best of Deni’s men’s indoor netball to form a legends team.
“The men’s side was looking good and presented a challenge for our A-graders, up until three quarter time where the score was even,” the side reported.
“Again our girls proved to be too good and came away with the win.
“A big thanks to the boys for coming out for a cracking game, and to John Arthur from the stadium.
“As it stands, the girls remain undefeated.”
The A-grade netballers take on Rumbalara in the grand final at Moama this Saturday.
Also through to the ‘big dance’ are the Rams under-15s, who will play Cobram.
Weekend match reports in today’s PT Sport.
Students’ poetry showcase
The Deniliquin Bush Poets have been working with local school children to develop their bush poetry skills, which will be showcased tonight.
The students will give a public recital at the Intereach Neighbourhood Centre in Trickett Street, Deniliquin from 6pm.
Everyone is welcome to come along and encourage the kids.
Tribute to the Queen
Even before the Deniliquin CBD fully came to life on Friday morning, council staff were out and about in a show of respect for our late monarch, Queens Elizabeth II.
Australian flags were flying at half-mast at the Deniliquin Cenotaph and other public flag poles before the sun had risen.
Similar tributes and recognition of mourning were also put in place at private residences.
We noted that Lindsay Renwick’s George St flag pole was flying the Aussie flag at half-mast, replacing his beloved Richmond Tigers flag.
In his own tribute to the Queen, and in recognising how the nation has reacted to The Queen’s death, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese set a national day of mourning at the weekend.
It will be September 22, and will be an official, once-off public holiday.
Monarch meeting memories
Local Member for Farrer Sussan Ley issued her own tribute to The Queen on Friday, noting her meeting with the monarch in 2011.
Ms Ley and her daughter were invited to the a reception held in the Great Hall of Parliament House in 2011 during Julia Gillard’s prime ministership.
“Our first female prime minister, the longest serving British monarch and many young Australians for whom the institution of the monarchy must have seemed remote, all celebrated, with real affection what Queen Elizabeth II represented to the Commonwealth and the world,” Ms Ley said.
“We have lost one of the most substantial world figures of our time. Thank you, Your Majesty, for everything.
“Prime Minister Liz Truss was absolutely correct when she said the Queen was the rock on which modern Britain was built.
“A long life devoted to duty that has touched the lives of millions, especially here in Australia.”
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