Just past the Crookwell Road turnoff on the Cullerin Road, the ground is covered with a spectacular purple haze. It is ecium plantangineum, colloquially known as Paterson’s Curse, Salvation Jane or Riverina Bluebell.
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Dealing with this Class 4 weed is the responsibility of the relevant landholder. Informed opinion is that its incidence has been considerably reduced over recent years. Biological control using the Crown Weevil (developed by CSIRO) has also helped.
SPORTING SHORTS
The Gunning Roos and Rooettes Rugby League team has won the NRL’s Grassroots Club of the Year. Congratulations to all concerned!
The Telegraph Hotel Snooker Club’s next round starts in November. Contact Mel Lawrence on 0411 664 567 or visit the Club’s Facebook page.
Yass Polocrosse ran a very successful team sorting event last weekend at Gunning Showgrounds that included catering for 230 people on the Saturday night.
FAREWELL DR RUTH
It is with heartfelt regret that we bid farewell to Dr Ruth McCracken who is leaving our local medical practice for family reasons. Dr Adrian Adams will commence on Monday, October 31 as a locum.
Please call 4845 1046 to book an appointment.
