Southern View: August 31, 2023

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023 

• By Jaime Cunningham 

FOR THE first time in 

Cashmere High’s history, the 

boys’ football side have claimed 

the Connetics premier first XI 

for two years in a row. 

Cashmere clinched a 2-0 win 

against perennial contenders St 

Thomas of Canterbury College 

at English Park last week to cap 

off their best regional 

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High school champs again 

DOMINANT: Cashmere High beat St 

Thomas of Canterbury College 2-0 last 

Wednesday. PHOTO: TRENT HILES 

season to date. 

With both sides liking to 

press high and attack early, 

the game started with a high 

tempo. 

Cashmere got off to the 

stronger start, with Jamie 

Jeffery-Dally finding the back 

of the net between the post 

and St Thomas’ keeper after 15 

minutes. 

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Marina 

will be 

gone 

by end 

of year 

WORK TO remove Lyttelton’s 

Magazine Bay Marina starts in 

September. 

“The structure has been 

deteriorating for some time and 

is beginning to present safety and 

environmental risks,” said city 

council head of parks Andrew 

Rutledge. 

The removal of Magazine Bay 

Marina was approved by the city 

council in January 2021, as part of 

the wider Naval Point Te Nukutai 

o Tapoa Development Plan. 

“We’ve been working with 

berth holders over the last 

few years as they have found 

alternative arrangements for their 

boats,” said Rutledge. 

Lyttelton Port Company built 

a new marina – Te Ana – in 

Lyttelton’s inner harbour in 2018, 

which is available for public use 

and offers a sheltered position 

from weather events and coastal 

conditions. 

Fulton Hogan will carry out 

the marina demolition work, 

which is expected to be finished 

before the end of the year. The 

majority of the $631,000 project 

will be financed through the 

Government’s Better Off funding 

package. 

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this week 

Artful Drawing Letters 

Exhibition 

Saturday to Wednesday, All day 

South Library 

Embark on the ‘Letter Drawing 

Project,’ born during a 2015 

Southeast Asia biking expedition 

led by art teacher Andreza Teixeira. 

Interactions with Cambodian children 

revealed an unexpected closeness 

to their expressive culture. Beyond 

distinctions, these experiences 

highlighted unity in childhood 

communication and creativity. 

South Christchurch 

Farmers’ Market 

Sunday, 9am-noon 

South Library 

The South Christchurch Farmers’ 

Market (formerly the Opawa Farmers’ 

Market) has one of the best selections 

of local produce in the city from wellknown, 

trusted local growers. Try 

the fresh artisan bread, French-style 

pastries, free-range eggs, locally made 

cheeses, seasonal fruits and more. 

Not Just Cards: Social Game 

Club 

Monday, 2-4pm 

South Library 

Join the friendly group and play 

Scrabble, Upwords, chess and cards. 

Free, no bookings required, go along 

when you can. 

Back to the Roots art exhibition Saturday to Wednesday, all day, 

South Library Join us at this art exhibition, proudly presented by Newen, 

where skateboards become canvases, and art breathes life into sustainability. 

See the latest collection of Newen skateboards, each one a testament to 

recycling and rebirth. Discover a journey that transcends the ordinary and 

delves deep into the heart of our connection with Mother Earth. 

JP Clinic 

Thursday, 10.30am-1.30pm 

Spreydon Library 

A Justice of the Peace will be available 

to members of the community to 

witness signatures on documents, 

certify document copies, take oaths, 

declarations, affidavits or affirmations, 

applications for the dissolution of 

marriage or civil union, citizenship 

applications, sponsorship applications, 

and rates rebate applications. There is 

no charge for this service. 

Knit ‘n’ Yarn 

Thursday, 1.30-3.30pm 

South Library 

Come along with your knitting, 

crochet or any other portable crafts to 

enjoy time with other crafters. Share 

your skills in a friendly, relaxing 

environment – and don’t forget to 

bring your library card to borrow craft 

books. Free, no bookings required. 

Booked Creative Time 

Monday, 5-6.30pm 

South Library 

Book in and use a variety of 

technologies to make your ideas 

a reality in this one-time evening 

session. Come try our laser cutter 

(600mm x 400mm), 3D printers, 

Roland vinyl printer/cutter, direct to 

garment T-shirt printer, heat press, 

cameo Cutter, badge maker, sewing 

machine, overlocker, vacuum former 

and design software. Specialist staff 

will be on hand if you need help, 

bookings required. 

Wa Korero: Storytimes 

Fridays, 10.30-11am 

Spreydon Library 

Meet others in our community when 

you and your preschooler join us 

for a fun variety of stories, songs 

and rhymes which foster children’s 

literacy. All whānau and caregivers 

welcome. 

Bin good with rubbish 

Put general rubbish and the items below in your red bin 

All lids 

All compostable and biodegradable 

bags and packaging 

Soft plastic items including packets, 

wrappers and biscuit trays 

Takeaway cups 

and containers 

By putting the right stuff in your red bin, you’re keeping other bins 

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Former soldier’s tribute brightens cabinet 

A COLOURFUL tribute to New 

Zealand and Australian soldiers 

is catching the eye of people on 

Pages Rd, Wainoni. 

Former solider Chris Solly has 

been busy painting his Anzac 

tribute on the Chorus cabinet 

near the Christchurch Memorial 

RSA social housing. 

Solly’s design, which features 

a scene from the Battle of The 

Somme, was chosen by the city 

council’s graffiti team through 

the Chorus cabinet art initiative. 

The project sees local 

artists commissioned to paint 

their designs on Chorus 

telecommunications cabinets. 

Graffiti Projects co-ordinator 

Mel Hillier said the city council 

had 54 submissions for the 

cabinet project this year, the 

highest number ever received. 

Ten winning designs were 

selected. 

“Each one has its own unique 

story, and placement of painting 

has been thought about to 

showcase the design. We have 

placed each design on a cabinet 

location that will best show off 

the design’s uniqueness,” she 

said. 

Hillier said nine of the cabinets 

are in areas identified as highly 

targeted for tagging and graffiti. 

Solly said he was thrilled to 

have his submission accepted. 

“My design commemorates 

New Zealanders and Australians 

MURAL: Chris Solly with his design, chosen to be featured on a Chorus cabinet in Wainoni. 

who served and died in all wars, 

conflict, and peace-keeping 

operations and the contributions 

and suffering of all those who 

LEST WE FORGET: 

New Zealand infantry 

in the switch line 

at the Battle of 

Flers-Courcelette, 

part of the Battle 

of the Somme, in 

September 1916. 

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have served. 

“As an ex-serviceman, this 

Right - New 

Zealand WW1 

machine gun post 

in the Somme, 

1918. 

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work has deep meaning for me.” 

Solly is a former member of the 

2nd/1st Battalion. He has served 

on active deployments overseas, 

including working with the 

United Nations in Bosnia in the 

1990s. 

He has included The Ode of 

Remembrance on the cabinet, in 

both english and te reo māori. 

The cabinet’s location near the 

Christchurch Memorial RSA 

social housing was the perfect 

location for his design, he said. 

Chorus’ cabinet art initiative 

began in 2010 with a test pilot 

in Auckland to try to reduce 

the amount of vandalism to 

telecommunications cabinets. 

It was extended throughout the 

country and an average of 170 

murals are now completed each 

year. 

The programme helps promote 

a sense of community belonging, 

identity and pride while also 

helping to discourage anti-social 

behaviour. 

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Whareora 

Barrington Community House 

Wise words in time 

for Father’s Day 

THE DADS at Arvida Rhodes on 

Cashmere have been sharing their wisdom 

across generations. 

The residents have been writing down 

their thoughts and advice on being a dad 

and having children. They’ve then been 

photographed holding up their messages 

just in time for Father’s Day. 

Arvida Rhodes on Cashmere village 

manager Michelle Hamilton said the residents 

have lots of insightful knowledge to 

share. 

“Some residents have been fathers for 

longer than I’ve been alive. They’ve been 

there and done that so their advice can be 

really helpful and sometimes quite funny 

too,” she said. 

The aim is to share the photos of residents 

holding up their signs with Plunket and 

maternity wards in Christchurch. 

Whareora is a friendly 

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For over 25 years we 

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other people. 

Look for the Blue House 

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and close to the 

Medical Centre. 

Activities Programme – this includes Monthly Bus Trips 

and Community Lunches; and Social Groups including 

Cards, Craft, Movies and Scrabble. We also have a 

Book and Puzzle Library and a Community Pantry. 

Our Opportunity Shop (Clothing and Accessories) is 

open Monday to Saturday mornings from 10am-1pm. 

Jetty in poor condition 

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“A small section of the 

marina will remain in 

place, but the majority of 

the structure, including 

the jumping jetty will 

be removed because of 

its poor condition,” said 

Rutledge. 

“We are looking at 

options to replace the 

jumping jetty.” 

Removing the marina 

will also help control 

Mediterranean fanworm, an invasive 

species that has been increasing in 

numbers in the inner-harbour, said 

Rutledge. 

“This step will help further our 

commitment to the whaka-ora healthy 

harbour partnership with Ngāti Wheke, 

Lyttelton Port Company and Environment 

Canterbury.” 

Magazine Bay Marina is adjacent to 

Naval Point Te Nukutai o Tapoa, which 

has been undergoing a redevelopment over 

the last few years. 

Said Rutledge: “Clearing the marina 

is another positive step forward in the 

development of Naval Point. We are 

working on plans to improve access to 

the sea. We’re also upgrading the sports 

grounds and developing new shared 

facilities for sport and recreation groups.” 

The city council took over ownership 

of the marina, which had been badly 

damaged by a storm in October 2000, 

following its amalgamation with Banks 

Peninsula District Council. 

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Sumner wraps up successful season 

• By Jaime Cunningham 

SUMNER’S SENIOR prizegiving 

belonged to the Wave, 

with the club’s premier side 

taking out the big awards 

at Friday night’s end of 

season event. 

First-year coach Gareth 

D’almeida took home the Lloyd 

Douglas Trophy for senior coach 

of the year for his efforts leading 

the Wave. 

D’almedia had previously 

tasted success with Sumner’s 

colts side in 2020 and 2021, and 

guided the Wave to playoffs for 

just the second time in the team’s 

history. 

As a result, the Wave also took 

out the Shagged Rock Trophy for 

senior team of the year. 

The team finished the season 

with nine wins and five losses – a 

massive improvement on last 

year’s three wins. 

The Storm colts were also 

successful, narrowly missing 

out on their fourth consecutive 

Metropolitan Colts Trophy final 

with a 11-8 loss to Shirley two 

weeks ago. 

Wave No 8 Conner van 

Turnhout was awarded the Fat 

Boy Trophy for being the club’s 

best and fairest player, while 

Wave captain Tom Ziolo secured 

the Robbie Timo Trophy. 

Hooker Jack Jones was once 

again the top scorer for the club, 

after winning the award last year. 

Terrence Graham was rewarded 

for his consistent efforts with the 

Phil Laloli Trophy for the Wave’s 

most valuable player. Graham 

predominantly featured at first 

five but also slotted in at fullback. 

He and lock Josh Loader were 

Sumner’s only representatives 

in Canterbury B’s clash against 

Southland B on Sunday. 

Promising flanker Mitch Shaw 

was awarded the Scott Robertson 

Trophy for most valuable player in 

LEADER: Wave captain Tom Ziolo took 

home the Robbie Timo Trophy at 

Sumner’s senior prize-giving. 

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Jono Anderson (middle) was recognised 

for seven years of service in coaching the 

seniors and colts. He is pictured with 

Storm coach Ben Gorst (left) and Wave 

coach Gareth D’almeida. 

the Storm. 

Meanwhile, Jason Marsden 

secured the President’s Trophy, 

and Graham Rule club person 

of the year for his outstanding 

contributions behind the scenes. 

SUMNER RFC SENIOR 

PRIZE-GIVING 

Fat Boy Trophy (Club 

best and fairest): Conner 

van Turnhout 

Top try scorers: RT and 

Jack Jones 

Dingo Memorial 

Trophy: Pete Rintoul 

Robbie Timo Trophy 

(Wave player 2023): Tom 

Ziolo 

Lloyd Douglas Trophy 

(Senior coach): Gareth 

D’almeida 

Shagged Rock Trophy 

(Team of the year): 

Premier Wave 

Norm Fraser 

supporters Trophy: The 

O’Loughlin family 

President’s Award: 

Jason Marsden 

Club person of the 

year: Graham Rule 

Wave (Division 1) 

Best forward: Regan 

Jones 

Best back: Ollie Lewis 

Most improved: Hugo 

O’Loughlin 

Best and fairest: 

Conner van Turnhout 

Phil Laloli Trophy 

(MVP): Terrence Graham 

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with prize-giving 

Tsunami (Division 2) 

Best forward: Angus 

Kilmister 

Best back: Josh 

Burgess 

Most improved: Zach 

Lentz 

Best and fairest: Jacob 

Ahuriri-Budgen 

MVP: Merlin M’Cloud 

Storm (Colts) 

Best forward: Zane 

Munn 

Best back: Max 

Thomas 

Most improved: Iwan 

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Scott Robertson 

Trophy (MVP): Mitch 

Shaw 

Sharks (Classics) 

Best forward: Andy 

O’Kane 

Best back: Adrian 

Falwasser 

Most improved: Jeru 

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Johnny Ledgett 

MVP: Julian Pirihi 

Jason Marsden (left) received the President’s Award from 

club president Matt Wood. 

Jack Rule (left) collected the trophy for club person of the 

year on behalf of his father Graham. He is pictured with 

Gareth D’almeida. 

Lyttelton Rugby Club will celebrate their season with a race night fundraiser this Friday at 6pm at 

their clubrooms. Tickets are $25 on the night for the fundraiser, and more information can be found 

by contacting John Fisher on 021 189 6127. 

Cashmere boys 

win Connetics 

BACK-TO-BACK: Cashmere High claimed the Connetics 

premier first XI football title for the second year in a row 

last week. 

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Despite a disallowed goal 

shortly after, Cashmere went into 

halftime leading 1-0. 

Cashmere were able to press 

early in the second period, testing 

the St Thomas defence with their 

energetic attack. Top-scorer Liam 

Kelk added to his tally of goals 

with 15 minutes remaining to 

take Cashmere to a 2-0 lead. 

St Thomas never gave up, with 

a series of goal opportunities in 

the dying minutes but Cashmere 

held on to secure their second 

premiership win in two years. 

The win capped off an 

impressive regional season for 

Cashmere, who managed 16 

wins, two draws and just one loss 

in the competition. 

They had also previously 

secured the Connetics Challenge 

Shield by beating Shirley Boys’ 

High earlier this month. 

With one title already under 

their belt, Cashmere will look 

to continue their form into 

the New Zealand secondary 

schools’ premier tournament in 

Christchurch this week. 

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Kowhai Vet Brings a Fresh Approach to Pet Care 

new haven for the well-being of companion animals has 

A recently opened its doors in Opawa. Nestled in the heart 

of the community with convenient access from surrounding 

areas, this unique veterinary clinic has created a warm, 

welcoming environment where clients and their furry 

companions will immediately feel at ease. The thoughtfully 

designed layout comprises separate entrances for cats and 

dogs leading into spacious waiting areas where friendly 

staff will greet your pet with a selection of treats. The added 

touch of soothing aromatherapy scents and background 

music create an oasis of calm, ensuring a positive experience 

for everyone involved. 

Kowhai Vet stands out not only for its relaxed feel, but also 

for its commitment to delivering a personal approach to 

each client and their furry friends. Recognising that many 

animals and their owners experience anxiety around vet 

visits, the friendly team of vets and nurses maintain an 

ethos of fear-free patient care. Longer appointment slots 

ensure that there’s ample time to thoroughly discuss a pet’s 

individual needs, and allows the clinic’s veterinarians to 

perform examinations with a slow and gentle approach, 

appreciating that building a foundation of trust is essential 

to diagnosing and treating any ailment. 

From left: Sarah Gifford, Jane Jones, Stephanie McLafferty, 

Billie Malyon, Millie Greig. 

Clinic owner, Stephanie, explains: “We understand that 

a trip to the vet clinic can be an emotional and stressful 

experience for the client and their pet. Whilst we cannot 

always expect to remove that stress entirely, we can do our 

best to minimise it and work with the owners to make their 

experience as positive as possible. We believe in taking time 

to listen and build relationships with our clients so that, 

together, we can tailor our treatment to 

provide the optimum healthcare for their 

cherished pets.” 

Experienced veterinarians, 

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provide a comprehensive range of 

services from routine health checks 

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The skilled and knowledgeable 

nurses, Billie, Sarah and Millie, are also 

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training tips and environmental enrichment for your pets, 

with an array of healthcare products, toys and tools in stock, 

catering to their intellectual and physical well-being. 

Kowhai Vet’s commitment to care extends beyond its walls. 

They maintain an emphasis on supporting local enterprises 

with their range of New Zealand-made treats, food, and 

grooming products. A focus on sustainability forms part of 

their core values, influencing product choices and systems. 

Plus, for every new patient welcomed, a native tree takes 

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initiative speaks volumes about the clinic’s dedication to 

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ZR-V a premium passenger experience 

HONDA IS looking to take the 

sales fight to its many mid-sized 

urban SUV rivals with its new 

ZR-V, one of the most complete all 

round models we’ve seen from the 

company in ages, in this part of the 

world. 

In essence, it’s an SUV spinoff 

of the thoroughly competent 

Honda Civic. With that quality 

DNA underpinning it, the ZR-V 

is much more capable than your 

typical urban SUV. It replaces 

the popular HRV that ended its 

successful run on our market 18 

months ago. With no suitable 

replacement available out of Japan 

until 2025, Honda here decided to 

whistle up the ZR-V as an interim 

replacement. It is sold in North 

America, as a larger version of the 

HRV and does exceptionally well 

in one of the world’s toughest new 

car markets. 

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For Honda, the ZR-V delivers 

the company’s next-level hybrid 

electrification technology. The 

ZR-V Sport, uses a new 2.0L 

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engine with two electric motors 

for a collective power output of 

135kW and 315Nm of torque. 

If that doesn’t take your interest 

there’s the option of a 1.5L direct 

injection turbo that has been a 

staple of the Honda range for 8 

years. 

The hybrid power train is 

exclusive to the flagship $55,000 

ZR-V Sport, but not the with 

$47,000 turbo provided for this 

road test. It’s the same price as the 

Civic sedan but more appealing 

being larger, offering on-trend 

SUV styling, and more versatility 

and practicality. 

Punting the test vehicle 

along with plenty of intent is an 

upgraded version of Honda’s 

stalwart 1.5 turbo engine. It’s good 

for 131kW of power and 240Nm 

of torque, both decent enough 

numbers for an engine of this 

size. Torque comes into play from 

just 1700rpm, although it’s more 

about work than play as it unearths 

plenty of low-speed pulling power. 

In real world driving the motor 

is flexible with good throttle 

response. It’s quieter in the higher 

rev range, to the point where you 

aren’t looking to turn up the sound 

system to counter engine noise. A 

much-improved constant variable 

transmission is shared with the 

Honda Civic and features normal 

and eco driving modes and a 

user-selectable sport mode. It’s a 

transmission that rarely puts a foot 

wrong and feels a good match to 

this feisty compact turbo engine. 

A generously proportioned cabin 

and an equally commodious rear 

cargo hatch is among the best in 

the compact urban SUV class. A 

60-40 split rear seat quickly folds 

down for more load space. Quality 

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about achieving this. Much of this 

is down to the generous use of 

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cabin, especially on touch points. 

Plenty of effort has also gone into 

providing a premium look and feel 

to the switchgear and controls. 

ZR-V Sport and Turbo are 

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services. This alerts these services 

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have been activated. An excellent 

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software advances and a new, more 

powerful processor, the system 

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with road lines and signs. 

Well-sorted suspension and 

steering are the cornerstones 

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urban SUV that’s right at ease 

and taking charge on our roads, 

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driving conditions. The suspension 

reacts decisively and is a calming 

influence in steadying the car 

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unexpected changes in the road 

surface. In around-town driving 

the ride may be a bit firm for some. 

I didn’t mind it at all and liked 

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Japanese and Korean competitor. 

However, it’s still shaded by the 

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Rating out of 10: Performance 

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8, comfort 8, passenger and 

load space 8, Styling 6, Fuel 

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consumption 8.9L /100km, 

Value for money 6, Safety, Five 

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Overall points out of 10: 7.5 

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CROSSWORD 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

8 9 

10 11 

311 

SUDOKU 

Every row, column and box should 

contain the digits 1 to 9. 

WordBuilder 

WORDBUILDER 

211 

6 

E G I 

P N O 

12 13 14 15 

16 

17 18 

19 

20 21 22 23 24 

words of three or more letters, 

How 

including 

many 

plurals, 

words 

can you 

of 

make 

three 

from 

or 

the 

more 

six 

letters, using each letter only once? No foreign 

words or words beginning with a capital are 

allowed. There's at least one six-letter word. 

once? 

TODAY 

Good 15 Very Good 19 Excellent 24 

letters, including plurals, can you make 

from the six letters, using each only 

No words beginning with a capital are 

allowed. Solution 210: There’s elm, imp, impel, at least lei, lie, one lime, six-letter 

limp, lip, 

mil, mile, pep, pie, pile, pimp, PIMPLE, pip, pipe. 

word. 

Good 11 Very Good 15 Excellent 21 

25 26 

27 28 

29 30 

31 32 

33 34 

Across 

1. Portable computer (6) 

5. Choose (6) 

10. Goes up (7) 

11. Beguile (7) 

12. Linger (6) 

15. Tradition (6) 

16. Business income (7) 

17. Swarm (4) 

18. Shambles (4) 

19. Relate to (7) 

20. Food staple (4) 

22. Lowest of the low (colloq) (4) 

25. Poignant, moving (7) 

27. Uproar (6) 

28. Stress (6) 

31. Gun dog (7) 

32. Remarkably typical (7) 

33. Trickery (6) 

34. First-born (6) 

Decoder 

Down 

2. Attribute (7) 

3. Dabble (6) 

4. Shove (4) 

5. Pip (4) 

6. Ancient unit of distance (6) 

7. Chuckle (7) 

8. Dance form (6) 

9. Food fragments (6) 

13. Daydream (7) 

14. Grounded (7) 

15. Inquisitive (7) 

20. Reject (6) 

21. Bloodshed (7) 

23. A car’s frame (7) 

24. Threaten (6) 

25. Commend (6) 

26. Leave high and dry (6) 

29. Move swiftly and lightly (4) 

30. Throb (4) 

Crossword 

Across: 1. Laptop, 5. 

Select, 10. Ascends, 11. 

Enamour, 12. Loiter, 15. 

Custom, 16. Revenue, 

17. Teem, 18. Mess, 19. 

Pertain, 20. Rice, 22. Scum, 

25. Piteous, 27. Furore, 

28. Strain, 31. Spaniel, 32. 

Classic, 33. Deceit, 34. 

Eldest. 

Down: 2. Ascribe, 3. Tinker, 

4. Push, 5. Seed, 6. League, 

7. Chortle, 8. Ballet, 9. 

Crumbs, 13. Reverie, 14. 

Centred, 15. Curious, 20. 

Refuse, 21. Carnage, 23. 

Chassis, 24. Menace, 25. 

Praise, 26. Strand, 29. Flit, 

30. Ache. 

WordBuilder 

ego, eon, gen, gin, gip, gone, 

ion, nip, nog, nope, one, 

open, opine, peg, pen, peon, 

pie, pig, PIGEON, pin, pine, 

ping, pion, poi, pone, pong 

Sudoku 

DECODER 

Each number represents a different letter of the alphabet. Write the 

given letters into all squares with matching numbers. Now work out 

which letters are represented by the other numbers. 

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Pine Bookcases 

Large 

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Double 

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Queen 

$649 

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Also 

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7 Drawer 

TV/DVD 

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760 x 1140 x 410. 

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Gladstone Road 

Coffee Table 

1000W x 800 x 500H 

ONLY $399 

Towerboy 

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With metal 

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