The News Review:
- Hussey’s ton sinks Tasmania
- Short and sweet as family fires
- Helping hand for a little devil
- The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce: Australia’s cannibal convict
- Industry bodies look to unite
Hussey’s ton sinks Tasmania
The Age Australia
In reply to Victoria’s challenging total of 5-203 Tasmania was dismissed in the 19th over for 168. Hussey powered his way to 100 not out striking 12 fours and three sixes off 47 balls. n the way he became the first player to score 500 runs in this competition reaching the milestone during a Ben Hilfenhaus over in which he clubbed 19 runs. He later chimed in with 2-36 when Tasmania batted.
Short and sweet as family fires
The Age Australia
Short said in some ways the Melbourne race is its Sydneycounterpart’s poorer cousin. “However the Melbourne to Hobart is in many ways a far morechallenging and exciting race” he said. “I also consider itfairer because the winds don’t seem to get as fickle as comingdown the east coast of Tasmania. Sarah said the Melbourne race was more challenging. “It doesn’t get recognised as much as it should” she said. “There’s nowhere to stop in (on Tasmania’s west coast) so thatmakes you more challenged and aware of the need to be stronger andmore prepared. “It’s a true ocean race because it’s not like you can pull outanywhere.
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Helping hand for a little devil
Cape Cod Times MA
The 45-year-old Mashpee resident could’ve simply written a check or looked to raise awareness for the cause locally. But Pike’s idea of getting involved was a bit more hands-on. She flew to Tasmania to take part in a three-week mission trapping and tagging the creature made popular in America as one of Bugs Bunny’s cartoon adversaries. “I recycle but otherwise I haven’t taken up a cause since I was 16″ Pike said. “This was unusual for me. “Tasmania is an island just south of Australia and the devil is its largest marsupial carnivore. Known for a piercing screech-like growl and often vicious temperament it is about the size of a small dog and usually has black fur with white patches.
The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce: Australia’s cannibal convict
Independent UK
But now the story of Alexander Pearce an Irish convict who ate his comrades while on the run is being retold in a new film that has stirred debate in both Australia and Ireland. But now the story of Alexander Pearce an Irish convict who ate his comrades while on the run is being retold in a new film that has stirred debate in both Australia and Ireland.
Industry bodies look to unite
Tasmania Examiner Australia
Each body has been asked to send a Northern and Southern representative if possible. Sale catalogues CATALGUES and DVDs have been distributed for next month's Tasmanian premier yearling sale for standardbreds. There are 57 yearlings to go under the hammer at the Inveresk Showground on Saturday January 17 with most of Tasmania's major breeders represented. Beaconsfield breeders Fred and Pauline Barker enjoyed outstanding success with their progeny in 2007-08 and they will be represented by the biggest draft of six yearlings. Former Harness Racing Tasmania chairman Noel Salter and Big Park Stud's Lyndon and Gail Menegon both have five yearlings in the draft. Several horses who have won over the holiday period have close relatives in the sale. Moodie guest DAVID Moodie chairman of TRA Victoria will be one of the guest speakers at a Gold Sovereign Stakes day function at Mowbray in February.