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From My Desk I don't normally use straight-out Press Releases , but I want to share this one as it was sent. It is exciting news for Hay. NEW COTTON GIN FOR MURRUMBIDGEE VALLEY Auscott Limited, one of the pioneers of the Australian cotton industry, has announced plans to construct a new high capacity cotton gin at Hay in the Murrumbidgee Valley. In the company’s first expansion to a new river valley since 1979, design and approval work is well underway in preparation for commencement of Auscott’s ginning and marketing operations in southern NSW. Photo courtesy Ray Pynor Champion of Champions In announcing the project Auscott CEO Harvey Gaynor said “we have been impressed with the recent development of the cotton industry by the progressive and enthusiastic farmers in the Murrumbidgee. This has given us confidence to make this long-term investment in the region.” Hay Services Club Bowls Greens were quite full of spectators on Sunday 6th October when two champion Lady Bowlers went head to head, looking for shot bowls to win the points. Debbie Lumley and Libby Baldwin, the Bowling Clubs “Queen of the Greens”, vying for the title of Champion of Champions played excellent bowls but in the end Libby took the match with a win of 25 - 17 . Marketing Director Ashley Power said “this is a great opportunity for Auscott to play a part in the future development of the industry in partnership with local growers as we have in the Namoi, Macquarie and Gwydir Valleys during the past 50 years.” The cotton gin will operate at world-leading levels for quality management and efficiency, giving local growers access to a state of the art resource for their expanding cotton production. Construction and operation of the facility will be managed by Auscott’s experienced ginning and technical team, and is expected to provide a significant economic and social boost for the Hay Shire and the surrounding region. Printed Post Contact information: Ph: 02 6993 2016 Mob: 0437 044 930 E: [email protected] 194 Lachlan St, Hay NSW Catch you ‘round the town - Sue Christmas Gingerbread Houses Robertson’s Hot Bread Kitchen 02 Order NOW 6993 1130 For your orders Mob: 0429 931 922 www.robertsonshotbread.com.au 2