50 years ago
THE fluoridation of Hamilton’s water supply was a complete denial of democracy, Hamilton Anti-Fluoride Committee secretary, Mr. Ian Mackinnon, said yesterday. Hamilton’s water supply, along with all other State supplies, will be fluoridated by the end of next year. Figures disclosed by town clerk, Mr. Tim Neville, yesterday revealed the initial installation would cost $9000 plus a 16c charge per capita on the people of Hamilton. Hamilton’s supply will be fluoridated despite strong opposition from supporters of the Hamilton Anti-Fluoride Committee and a 60 per cent vote against fluoride at a Hamilton fluoride poll in August, 1971.
THE unbeaten sides of Hamilton Softball Association – The George and Hi-liters – clash in the main game of the third round on Saturday. The George won well last week over High School and its morale is high. Beryl Buckley should give the George an edge in pitching, while Bev Benning and Diane Buckley are classy fielders and batters. Hi-liters will be with out Barbara Dahl, but this will be offset by the inclusion of Annette Hatfield, a brilliant outfielder and promising bat, who has transferred from Shilos. High School will find Rovers more to their liking providing the young side has not lost heart over a big defeat last week, it should extend the more experienced Rovers. College has withdrawn its senior team from the competition and will concentrate on its junior side this season.
25 years ago
A $300,000 UPGRADE at Wannon and Nigretta falls is edging closer to a start. However, apart from two new recyclable toilets at Wannon falls and one new toilet at Nigretta, the rest of the works are still being mulled over. Works that have previously been mooted include treated pine steps, improvements to platforms and walking trails, upgrading picnic areas and interpretive signs. A swing bridge has also been suggested which could mean transferring the viewing platform to the other side of Wannon falls. Southern Grampians Shire councillors visited the area on Wednesday and chief executive Graham Mostyn said final plans for the upgrade were close. These will be submitted for public comment when finished.
WHEN Kevin Myers moved to the Hamilton district in 1976, he expected he would sit back a little from cricket in his role as a farmer. How wrong he was. This week the Hamilton branch of Sportsmen’s Association of Australia named Mr Myers as the 1998 winner of the Harry Andrew Memorial Award for service to sports administration, the honor recognising 22 years of not sitting back. Mr Myers said he felt humble about his win, judged as it was by other sportspeople, particularly when he considered the quality of previous recipients. The administrator, coach and selector began his A grade playing career in 1956, aged 14, with Balnarring on the Mornington Peninsula, eventually becoming captain for seven years, including a premiership in 1968-69.
