THE GOOD OIL
Congratulations to David and John Hannaford, who, for the second time, have won a Gold Medal at the recent Australian International Olive Oil Awards.
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It also was announced as the Best Olive Oil produced in NSW and ACT.
The Hannaford Olive Grove is planted at Taralga, while the olives are processed at Colo Vale.
“I guess with the winner coming from Tasmania, we could claim for the year we have produced the finest quality olive oil in mainland Australia,” David said.
“It is very good news that the Southern Tablelands region is being recognised for the production of high quality cold climate olive oil”.
The Australian International Olive Oil Awards attracted entries from across Australia, as well as countries as diverse as China, Italy, Spain and New Zealand.
A panel of international olive oil experts decide the awards.
Judges came from Italy, Argentina, Japan, New Zealand, China and India as well as Australia.
Eighty producers submitted 153 extra virgin olive oils for assessment by the judges.
Hannaford Olive Oil was awarded 93 points from a total of 100 points. The judges described the winning oil as: “Complex and fresh with leafy greens, tomato vine, basil and olive leaf. Good transfer to palate with the addition of sweet nutty marzipan and salad herbs. Clean, light mouth feel with a lingering building warmth. Well balanced and harmonious.”
Clearly cold climate olives from this region have a very promising future
“It is wonderful to see a number of Southern Tablelands olive groves being recognised in the International Awards. Clearly cold climate olives from this region have a very promising future,” David Hannaford said.
Inquiries may be made to David Hannaford 0409 305 688 or davidwhannaford@gmail.com or John Hannaford 0418 670 377 or johnphannaford@gmail.com.
DROVING THROUGH
South East LLS has advised land owners that there is a mob of cattle making its way through the Upper Lachlan Local Government area between January and February 2019 and which will affect the region.
Roads being used include Golspie Road, Peelwood Road, Cuddyong Road, Kangaloolah Road, Binda Road, Woodville Road, Lost River Road, Boobalaga Road and associated localities.
It should be noted that all roads and laneways may be affected as the cattle move through these areas.
Please be mindful of the stock ahead signs when travelling on these roads associated with these areas and slow down when approaching the stock.
If you have any questions in relation to this arrangement, please do not hesitate to contact Matt McNaughton or Jason Moroney at the Goulburn office on 02 4824 1900. South East Local Land Services appreciate your understanding and support in this matter.
GEORGE COOLEY
A look back at the family trees in the region
Records at the Historical Society’s Archives say that George Cooley (1830-1959) married Sarah Adams (1834-1880).
They had three children: George (1850-1920) married Sarah Rook. The couple lived near Burra Lake before going to Cowra in 1887. They had nine children. Mary (1877) married George Chambers; Charles (1878) married Annie Ellwood; Sarah Ann (1880) married John McLeod; George J. (1882) married Mabel Grant; Emily Jane (1884) married James O’Neill; Albert (1887) married Helen Keys; Percy (1889) married Elizabeth Keys; Alfred (1889); Ada (1891).
Samuel and Eliza lived at Cooleys Hill near Marmonts Flat. They later retired to Taralga. Their children were: Sarah Ann (1881) died as infant; Mary Ann (1882); George William (1883-1962) married Charlotte (nee George) widow of William Lewis;
Charles (1884-1966) married Evelyn McNeilly. Charles built many of the local beautiful bluestone houses; Emily (1886) married Hugh McNeilly; Ada (1887) married Herbert Wilkins; Sarah (1891) married Arthur Marmont; Herbert (1895); Elsie (1897) married Don Bruce.