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ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS  Anglesea Skate Park

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 Short Story Competition 7  Aireys - A Special Place

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 Historical Society

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 Football & Netball

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 Coastal Forest Lodge

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 Avenue of Honour

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 Kid’s Page

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 New UCA Minister

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 Festival of Words

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 Community Billboard

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 Schools Reports

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 The Argus Newspaper

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Pamela Sandlant: Bringing community to school in Anglesea. ―Some people were born to teach‖, observed a wise teaching friend of mine recently, ―…and some just never get it!‖, she added wryly. Fortunately for our local community, Anglesea Primary School Principal, Pamela Sandlant, is not only one of those naturally gifted teachers, she is something even rarer, an inspirational educational leader and administrator.

Growing up in Lexton, a small farming community 30 minutes drive north of Ballarat, Pamela knew from the age of five she wanted to be a teacher. She married Robert, the boy ―across the paddock‖, graduated with her Bachelor of Education, and started her teaching career all in the same year. For the next nine years Robert worked the farm in Lexton, and Pamela travelled to her new job in nearby Avoca. Pamela and Robert purchased a farm and moved to Lake Bolac in 1986. Pamela was promoted to a leadership role at Lake Bolac Primary School where she eventually became the school Principal. They moved back to the farm in Lexton in 2000 where both Robert and Pamela are from fourth generation Lexton families. ―When I started work in Anglesea, we thought about making a permanent ‗sea change‘ but Robert loves the farm and has expanded the business which keeps him very busy‖, Pamela

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Pamela Sandlant, Principal Anglesea Primary School explains. So they decided Pamela would live in Anglesea during the week and travel to ―I really believe, my Lexton m o s t whole ethos about weekends. It‘s an education, is that it arrangement that suits takes a village to raise them well. Robert has a child, and it is so gone on to great important for a child to success on the farm. feel connected to his/ Last year their ultra her community.‖ fine Merino sheep produced the finest bale of wool ever produced in the world! And Pamela values the time living in Anglesea that enables her to give to her job, both in and out of hours. ―I work long days. I am frequently here at school until after 7, so it is nice to be able to go home to Point Roadknight and only have me to look after, to have the flexibility to eat an evening meal, and keep working if I have to.‖

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Pamela also uses her Anglesea time to invest in another of her passions: the local community.

Since her arrival in 2001, Pamela has been struck by the unique qualities of the Anglesea Community. ―I really enjoy the diversity of the community life here. continued page 4

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22 Acknowledgements

FROM THE ADCH COORDINATOR

A sincere thank you to the many people who contributed to this edition of NewsAngle. The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Community House.

choosing appropriate plants and helping with the planting out.

Kim took time out from her business Locally Indigenous to provide us with her design and horticultural expertise.

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have been busy continuing the improvements to the Occasional Care outdoor area. The latest project has been to develop a Children‘ s Discov ery Garden. The garden is designed to involve children in fun and playbased learning activities whilst developing their creativity and imagination.

It provides a place where children are able to dig, build, create, hide and explore as part of their everyday learning about themselves and their place in the world. We could not have completed the project without the assistance of some dedicated volunteers.

Special thanks to Daryl Love who built and installed the large planter box and to Kim Neubecker for designing the garden,

I wish to thank all those involved in helping out at the Easter Market. The market is the Community House‘s biggest fundraiser and we rely heavily on volunteers to make the event a success.

Beat the winter blues and get involved. We have put together a great program for the July-September period. Stay warm with yoga, aerobics or belly dancing! Keep your brain fit by learning a new language - try Italian or Spanish. The children will be entertained through our two dance activities, Tiny Dancers and Creative Movement for Children.

Spend some time with your pre-schooler and have lots of art fun in the parent/child art workshops. Do you have a great idea for a children‘s book and want some

help?

The Writing for Children course may be just what you are looking for.

Come and try the new ‗flexi‘ computer courses or get help with your computer questions at our free computer help sessions.

More details for all activities and courses are available from the printed course guide or our website at www.anglesea.org.au.

Do you have some old spectacles you no longer need but would like to see them put to good use? The Lions Club of Anglesea in conjunction with Sight Australia Inc. are recycling spectacles for use by people in third world countries. The glasses are quality tested, washed and dried before being dispatched all over the world. If you wish to donate your old spectacles, you can drop them in the ―Lions Recycle for Sight‖ box at the reception desk of the Anglesea & District Community House, Monday Friday between 9.30am – 2.30pm.

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ANGLESEA SKATE PARK Great News for Anglesea Youth

Have you noticed how the time of day changes the age of the users of the Lions Park? During the day it is usually mums and toddlers but after school the students dominate - it is the time for bikes, scooters and skateboards. Be prepared for an increase in the current numbers though! The new playground equipment is being installed and plans are afoot for a redevelopment and enlargement of the current skate-park.

The process began about three years ago as the Lions Club began consultation with the Surfcoast Shire for the skate park revamp. As a result, a committee of parents and families has been established. Planning has begun with the Shire, in tandem with the Lions Club. There has been good support, too, from the Shire Councillors, especially Jim Tutt, who has been teaching the young people about how Council works. Especially encouraging is the involvement of families – including the Vitkus, Weight, Fawcett and Russells. The young members of this group have worked with Jarrod Zdrzalka, the Shire Youth Development Officer, to plan the components and layout of the new park.

The parents have co-ordinated the negotiations with the Shire. The Lions have assumed much of the fund-raising role.

The Lions Club is also responsible for the accounting and auspicing of the funds raised as the community part of the financial commitment.

Our boys grew up skating in Anglesea and this new area will be the fourth facility built in the past 25 years. It may not fully replace the home-made ramps on the local road or footpath but it will offer more variety and excitement for this new generation. In a society that is continually being accused of childhood obesity, the Lions considered an enlarged skate park would provide an area where more youth could undertake some enjoyable physical exercise. Academic studies recently published have also shown that skate parks teach the young the concepts of caring and sharing, along with the opportunity for limited risk-taking.

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Well, the good news is the Surfcoast Shire has allocated money in this year‘s budget and plans are in progress for a contract to be let before the year‘s end. The Lions Club are currently holding nearly $10,000 with another $2000 promised so the community requirement is 60% covered.

However the Committee has promised to find $20,000 by May 2012 so there is still some work to be done. Currently the major donors are the Lions Club, $6000, Alcoa, $2000 and Seaside Seconds, $1500.

We hope that the new facility will add to the development of what some call ―a community recreational hub‖ which will benefit residents of Anglesea, no matter their age. There will be activities ranging from the playground for the young, through to the skate park for the youth and also the retirees in the soon to be started Men‘s Shed adjoining the Bowling Club.

The Skate Park Committee would encourage anyone who is willing to help to make contact with the Lions, or perhaps Pauline at Seaside Seconds. Your help could be in fundraising or simply supporting any venture the c o m m i t t e e organises.

The new park will offer a centre for activity for the young ones and perhaps reduce the consequences of too much time and too little to do for our local youth as well as those here visiting during the holiday periods.

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PAMELA SANDLANT We have a good mix of ages and a particularly rich resource in our retirees. There are many with country backgrounds like me, and just as many who have held high powered positions in the corporate world.‖ This diversity of community experience and expertise has inspired Pamela to build as many links as she can between her primary school, and the community it serves.

Relying on her membership of the Anglesea Community House Committee of Management to help her build social connections across the community, Pamela describes the relationships she has developed as happening almost organically. The school started with visits to the Adult Day Centre. This has extended over the years to include participating in community based action projects such as ANGAIR projects, the Community House Quilt Project, organising Blue Cross visits, and to working with local businesses and community members to help

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Pamela works with four senior students. expand the children‘s experiences and link them in to the support networks around them. ―In this town there are lots of grand parents who don‘t have access to their grandchildren, and lots of grandchildren separated from their grand parents. I believe the school has a role in keeping the connections between the generations open and vital.‖

Peter Shaw who designed the new garden, Bill McKellar who led the propagation team, Pamela Sandlant School Principal and two Anglesea Primary students at the working bee.

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The recent new building program is a great illustration of that. Every day Pamela‘s open door policy has seen volunteers of all ages and backgrounds, together with local groups like the Lions Club, ANGAIR, DSE, Community House, Bendigo Bank, Seaside Seconds, and Alcoa working together with parents and staff to help the children settle in to their new environment. Projects like the recent tree planting day, and the Anglesea Art Walk mosaic creation have gathered together people of all ages, m any with no di rec t connection to the school, to take ownership of the school as a community resource, and

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children. But Pamela believes the benefits for the community partner, although less tangible, are just as real. ―Children who feel connected to their community won‘t vandalise it. They will look for opportunity to strengthen it.‖ Recently her strongly held convictions were boosted by a grateful note from a lady who had fallen outside the mobile library in Anglesea‘s shopping centre. Three boys from the school had rushed to her aid, picked her up, gathered her books and offered to ring someone for her.

Pamela‘s philosophy that every child is responsibility, is bearing great fruit in our town.

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Marianne Messer Pamela stands proudly outside the new Anglesea Primary School which she has spent many years planning.

Editor: The new Anglesea Primary School is further up Camp Road than the old school. It is on the opposite side of the road. A new footpath has been constructed by the Surf Coast Shire.

invest of themselves, to make it the best it can be. ―I really believe, where my whole ethos about education, is that it takes a village to raise a child, and it is so important for a child to feel connected to his/her community.‖ Pamela has learned a lot about creating healthy relationships with that village. ―It doesn‘t just happen.

You need to keep an eye on it constantly because it can fall by the wayside.‖ She believes the relationship has to be two way for it to succeed, with both partners getting some benefit. For the children the benefits are obvious. ―I believe all the education in the world won‘t get you anywhere unless you can ‗get on‘ with people.

As a school we have a social responsibility as well as an academic one.‖ Social partnerships help to build that strength in the

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SHORT STORY IF ONLY

By Peter Shaw 24/3/2011 I feel his warmth at my feet. His dreamy groans keep me awake. I lay listening to his deep breaths. I think of his constant company, I am surprised by his loyalty, I know I don‘t deserve it. I wonder how long it will last.

My spade bounces off the hard soil. Grief rolls out of me. I shake. I had never thought of just how wide and deep his hole would need to be. I glance up and see his rigid body on the tailgate and feel shocked at the suddenness of what just happened. The way I found him. The death look on his face. The last and final hurl into the back of the ute.

The amount of times he jumped in and out of that ute, and now, me, barely able to drag his heavy frame up for his last ride.

My first tear comes when I drive past the bin he turned over only last week. I was so angry at him for days, and now he‘s gone. It takes me several attempts to get the plot just right. I am surprised by how awkward he looks in the bottom of his final resting place.

I now sit by his open grave, thinking of him, not wanting to fill the hole just yet. Regret for being so mad about the bins. Regret for letting days go by without a decent pat. I blame myself. I see his lonely eyes through the window

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while I sit with my new son. He‘s not allowed in as much now.

If only I had let him in, gone for that walk, taken him in the car to the shops, if only. Then he wouldn‘t have been bored enough to wander into someone else‘s garden and eat someone else‘s snail bait. I talk to him like I have never talked to him before.

I manage a weak smile as I remember the day he slid out of the ute. He was half asleep in the sun warmed cab. Sitting up like a prince leaning against the passenger door. The ute drifted through the roundabout with the usual sway. The dodgy loose fitting door handle didn‘t take much to open the door. And so open it did. The back half of him slid right out.

I can still see that unexpected flabbergasted look in his eyes, the scratching sound of his rear claws on the road. I lean over to grab the scruff of his neck and hoist him back into the cab. Fear had raced through him. He sat pushed so hard against me that I could barely reach over to re-shut the door he just fell out of. He kept well away from that door for some time.

Now the soil bounces off his body until eventually he is covered; the hole is full and all heaped up. I have said goodbye but I can‘t go back just yet or for some time. I can hear the neighbours. I don‘t want them to see me. I just sit next to the fresh dry soil. I remember it‘s Father‘s Day. A day for fathers and children. Dogs don‘t fit into this day as much as children. The irony of this moment sits high in my chest.

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AIREYS INLET – A SPECIAL PLACE

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. fter many years going on trips with the Field Naturalists, my ever increasing love of the bush and the birds and animals, I came to visit Aireys Inlet. In the 1940's Marjorie Mellor came to teach at the Methodist Ladies College where I was teaching.

Her father owned much of the coastal strip along the Great Ocean Rd. from Fairhaven to Moggs Creek. His sister, Joan Forster Mrs Cowan, ran the guesthouse Fairhaven and the family owned a cottage built of hand made sandstone blocks on the Lorne side of the creek. Marjorie loved this area and invited a number of friends to stay in school holidays. I was included in 1944. This began my sixtyyear love of the Aireys district. I had especially enjoyed heathland at Wilsons Promontory and here I found heathland again.

The Mellor‘s' little one room cottage was one of only five houses at that time, in addition to the buildings of Mrs Cowan's guest house. The Fairhaven postal address was via Eastern View. The mail went to Mr. Clark who had the Post Office licence from 1924. There were very special rules for this little house. You were not allowed to spit into the hand basin but had to clean your teeth outside. The last job at the end of the holiday was to dig a great hole behind the house, empty the pan and then go for a swim to wash away the aroma. Another feature was the east wind, which always blew

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up at some time during our stay, and made the ocean unsafe for swimming because of the undertow.

But this was a magical place - walks along the beach scalloped with seaweed lace, fossicking among the rock pools where orange and cream anemones hung like Castlemaine rock, or opened with waving fringes to sweep a meal into their mouths. Margery dancing along the beach - her graceful movements, reflected in seawashed shining sand. Walking in the morning to the bell like calls of the crimson rosellas or the haunting sounds of the tawny- crowned honeyeaters. Walks along the light line to Moggs in spring with the spotted leopard orchids and the pale greeny-yellow bells of the correa along the track. In the shaded hillside the dumpy tiny dark helmet orchids and in the valley below, the tall purple flags.

Sitting on the hillside looking down on the ocean stretching away past Eastern View to Lorne or east to the lighthouse. Margery's gentle hands holding a damaged grey thrush or rescuing a floundering penguin from the edge of the waves, to be taken to the cottage and cherished until he died. Walks along the shore to the store in Aireys, which was, in those days, where the a la greque restaurant is now, and carrying heavy loads back to Fairhaven. Rambles across the open grassland to the lighthouse from Sandy Gully, which had no track across it then. Walks to Lorne along the road and over the ford at Coalmine Creek, collecting lumps of soft coal from the beach and getting a lift back with the carrier.

Years later, in 1966, I came down to visit five school staff members who were staying in Dr. Anita Rogers holiday house in the Old Coach Road at Moggs Creek. The land on the other side of the road had a ‗for sale‘ notice on it and the girls were saying it was likely to be the last land sold in the area - they did not see the future. We spent that night in the Aireys hotel and returned in the morning to look at the land. Then I went to see Mr. Halls who was the agent, and paid a deposit on the first block on the right hand side of Old Coach Rd. I was not intending to build at first but there were regulations about just building a shed, so I drew a plan of a simple country cottage with a door in the centre, a

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window on either side of it and a veranda across the front.

From this, Jim Earle, an architect friend, created a wellproportioned house with a glassed in veranda. The house was built in wooded heathland with windswept messmates no more than four feet high. When the builders started, there were greenhoods and patersonia fragilis nearby and a tawny-crowned honeyeater had a nest in a heathland casuarina.

This was a very special house to me, my first creation. Later I bought the next two blocks and then I had an acre of heath woodland and spent seventeen years tending its indigenous plants and animals - a bristlebird who sat in a low messmate calling a warning, like a dog barking when visitors walked through the garden, a spiny anteater who used to bathe in the pool below the kitchen window and after splashing around, would sit in the water, peacefully, his long nose resting on the bank, - a black shouldered kite who sat on a bare tree outside the window eating his meal of lizard or mouse, while I ate mine, a brown snake who swam with sinuous movement in the pool or made pointing stabs at the window with his tongue on a hot day, a kangaroo who fed on vegetable scraps in the garden, a potoroo and bandicoot who had homes there and antechinus who built a nest and had a family in a box of rope under the stairs. One day I saw a tiny honey possum clinging preciously to the edge of a downpipe above a water tub, with the end of his tail projecting like a twig out of the water. There were many birds who came to drink and bathe in the pool, a pipit and the tawny crowned honeyeater,

Joan sits beside the window where she can appreciate her bush garden stepping daintily at the edge like a shy maiden afraid of the cold water, a timid wattle bird chased away, surprisingly by aggressively bossy New Holland honeyeaters, crimson rosellas, six kinds of honeyeaters who visited the garden according to the season, or the flowering of the trees and heathland plants, blue wrens and even an emu wren seen outside the fence, black cockatoos feeding on the banksias and a tree creeper who slept at night hanging on the wall of the open garage under the house. One day, neighbours with a young boy returned home after walking round my garden. "How was the garden John?" the Grandfather said. "Pa, that wasn't a garden, that was just bush". I had achieved my aim. And I have named my house Terrigal, being aboriginal for ‗place of little birds.‖

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The Power of One – multiplied!

What a difference one person can make, especially when they make the right contacts!

Earlier this year, pensioner Rex Astbury of Cavendish (near Hamilton) was distressed by the images of people affected by the floods, and rather than just shrug his shoulders he decided to do something to help. He contacted his local Lions Club to donate a truck load of red gum fire wood, which he is licensed to harvest in the local area, for the Lions to sell.

The wood arrives …..

Cavendish Lions Club Secretary, Pat Dixon, knew that this beautiful firewood is much sought after and appreciated in the home town of his relatives Beth & Barry Davidson of Anglesea CFA, and

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FIRE LINES would realise a greater sale return for this good cause. A phone call and before you knew it, a partnership was formed between Anglesea CFA, Anglesea Lions, Anglesea Community Bank and Seaside Seconds to arrange the cartage for the wood to be trucked to Anglesea for local sale.

The project was so successful that two large loads of wood made their way here. Brigade members rallied to the call loading local trailers and assisting with delivery of approximately 60 m2 of firewood in Anglesea and Aireys Inlet. In all, over 80 hours were given by the volunteers from Anglesea and Cavendish to turn Rex‘s gesture into a donation of $7410 to the flood appeals.

When he made his offer he had no idea it would turn into something so big.

Cavendish Lions Club was so impressed by the effort put in by Anglesea CFA that they purchased two bricks in the fire station redevelopment project to cement the relationship Well done everyone involved.

Brigade Dinner and Light Pumper Hand Over Anglesea Fire Brigade officially took possession of their new Light Pumper with the handover of the keys by Operations Officer David Harrison to Captain Barry Davidson at the brigade dinner on May 28 at the Anglesea Golf Club.

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The Anglesea and District Community Bank® branch is locally owned and operated and committed to the local community.

We have improved banking services with extended trading hours at our Anglesea branch and ATM‘s in Airey‘s Inlet and Lorne.

We‘ve also contributed over $500,000 to more than 50 local groups and organisations to assist in the areas of youth, sport and recreation, culture, education, health, aged care and the environment throughout the Surf Coast. And as more people do their banking with us, this number will continue to grow, along with the community.

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The dinner was attended by acting Mayor Libby Coker along with major supporters of the Brigade, family members and friends of CFA.

Jamie has served with both CFA and DSE in his emergency services roles.

Jamie Mackenzie received the bar to his National Medal from CFA Board Member Ken King in the official ceremony at the dinner.

Congratulations to Fabian Crowe who received his 10 year medal recently and to Luke Chrzanowski, Richard Lyon and John Morrissy who received their 5 year certificates.

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BLUEBELL CREEPER Billardiera fusiformis

Do you have bluebell creep er in y our garden? Did you know it is threatening our bush? This common garden plant (previously known as Sollya heterophylla) has become a d e v a s t a t i n g environmental weed in Anglesea, Aireys Inlet, Fairhav en, Mog g s Photo: Neil Tucker Creek and other places throughout Victoria. I think it has become much more prevalent in our bushland in the last decade, as Australian native plants have become more popular in local gardens. It was not even listed as a naturalized plant on the Surf Coast in 1996; however in 2011, it has become widespread. Some authorities predict that it could become worse than boneseed. Recently we estimated the area infested was 4,500 hectares from Bellbrae to Lorne, and spreading at over 20% per annum.

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threat to the local flora there. At Fairhaven a large patch was grazed by kangaroos – the resulting regrowth from the rootstocks was like a carpet. It was very difficult to control because there were too many plants to pull or dig, but they didn‘t respond well to herbicide.

We would like everyone to make a determined effort to get rid of this plant from their garden and their road reserve, and convince their neighbours to do likewise.

Small plants can be pulled out by hand. Larger plants need to be dug out, or the stems cut and painted with a systemic herbicide.

Alternative plants for the garden are Paper Flower Thomasia Petalocalyx, Pink Bells Tetratheca Ciliata and Velvet Bush Lasiopetalum Baueri, all of which form attractive shrubs with nodding, mauve and pale pink flowers.

Refer to: Environmental Weeds: Invaders of our Surf Coast- second edition — page 42.

Bluebell Creeper, which originates in Western Australia, has been planted in local gardens, and is still freely available from many plant nurseries. It grows as a dense, tangled shrub or twining climber to 3m or more high, bearing distinctive blue flowers (rarely white), which hang down in a bell shape, from spring to summer. After flowering, the plant produces greygreen, sausage-shaped berries that darken as they ripen.

Birds love feeding on the berries, and spread the seeds in their droppings far and wide. We have been astounded by the number of seedlings emerging on the coastal reserve above the Surf Club at Anglesea. As the plants mature, large colonies, many metres wide, are formed, smothering and strangling our indigenous vegetation. The creeper has invaded part of the coastal reserve at Aireys Inlet, causing a serious

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SCHOOL MOASIC INSTALLING THE ANGLESEA PRIMARY SCHOOL MOSAIC

removed on that day to allow for a close up viewing as it had rained quite considerably and we couldn‘t risk water seepage.

As it is now completed, walk or drive up the school, complete with a brochure, available from the Tourist Inform ation Centre, explaining this amazing art piece.

Marvel at the 150 individual elements - one done by each of the children who attended the school in 2010. It tells a great story of our town.

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being in storage for four months the templating complete with copious amounts of broken tiles, carefully laid, and were trucked to the new Primary School in Camp Road.

The parents of the school had placed the six metre in diameter concrete foundation for the Circle of Learning on which we were to attach the mosaics.

Now began the task of placing each p iece in position.

Hampered by the wind and rain, we had to cover the area with a marquee so that the water wouldn‘t settle in the areas that had been glued before the grout was applied. It was a real race against time as there was only 12 days before the celebration of closing the ‗old school‘ and walking to the new location. We had to get 50 hessian bags from the SES and fill them with sand (from the old school site) to keep the rain away from the artwork.

Many community members worked long hours at gluing, merging seams between each segment, removing tape,

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vacuuming residue from between the tiles and finally grouting, cleaning and then sealing the grout. We were all determined that we could make the deadline. In fact the last part of the grouting was completed on the morning of the celebration!

Unfortunately, the sides of the marquee were not

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This area is to be the focus of an amphitheatre where school events can be showcased.

Annette Dwyer

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RAMBLER 2

by Melva Stott 1851-2011 The year 1851 was a milestone in the developing history of Australia; but for the people of Port Phillip District of New South Wales it meant recognition, independence and wealth.

Everyone is familiar with Ballarat, Bendigo, and tales of Eureka Stockade, but I am about to introduce you to some lesser known people, places and proceedings.

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What was Bellbrae originally called?

What year did the school first open?

Who donated land around Bell‘s Beach to the Shire?

In what Road is the Bellbrae cemetery situated ?

What is the postcode for Bellbrae?

What is the population of Bellbrae?

What is the name of the Bellbrae winery?

What is the label of the wines produced at the winery?

How far is Bellbrae from Anglesea?

What is the church at Bellbrae?

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SEPARATION AT LAST Up until 1851 the whole of the east coast of Australia was known as New South Wales. In the mid 1830s Portland, Melbourne and Geelong were pushing out into the surrounding grazing lands.

This area was called the Port Phillip District of NSW - Port Phillip Bay having been named after Captain Arthur Phillip who brought the First Fleet to colonize the Great South Land that we now know as Australia: a name given to us by the navigator Matthew Flinders.

Settlers in the region were being hampered by the fact they were being governed from Sydney. Any requests for legislation had to be conveyed to Sydney by ship. Then the powers that be would decide what should be done, if anything, and their decision would come back by sea. This was time consuming and frustrating for the southern settlers. On many occasions, by the time answers arrived situations had changed………. In November 1850 the news reached our shores, with the arrival of the ship Lysander, that the new colony was to be established on 1st July 1851. There was great rejoicing and celebrations.

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This lasted for 50 years until 1901 when Federation united the six separate colonies into the Commonwealth of Australia.

If you want to hear more of the fascinating story of Australia, Victoria and Anglesea, Melva‟s fascinating little book Rambler 2 is available from the Art House or direct from her.

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ANGLESEA & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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log of the Inverlochy, which was wrecked off the Anglesea beach is one of the ADHS‘s treasures. It was discovered by Alan Poignester while cleaning out a shed and sending everything to the tip.

Flicking through the document Alan realized its importance and ensured it was preserved in Anglesea.

About the same time in 1974 Gill Johnson had come to live at Anglesea. He had been a foundation member of the Lilydale Historical Society and was keen to see one opened at Anglesea. Gill saw an old piece of a ship‘s mast. On enquiring about it, he learned it was from the wrecked Inverlochy. It had been souvineered by Phoenix Russell who lived in Riverside Parade.

Gill joined the Lions Club and through them called a meeting of those interested in forming an Historical Society. Those attending the meeting in the supper room of the Memorial Hall elected Gill Johnson as President, Arthur Bubb as Secretary, and Tom Rodgers as Treasurer.

Other members included Alan Poignester, Jim and Edith Lawn, Ray Clarke, Arthur Stanley and his wife and Joan Murch.

Pat Denham, a councilor at the time, took an interest in the new Historical Society. He organized for the society to use a house that had become council property.

The building currently houses the museum and Family History research facilities.

The Historical Society started their collection mainly from donated goods. The lifebuoy from the Inverlochy was donated by the McMillans. It had for many years been on the side of the change sheds by the bridge. The change sheds and many boat sheds had to be removed when the new bridge was built. Boat sheds had been an important facility for many of the Anglesea families. Russells and Bingleys shared a boat shed along the river below the camping ground. Bingleys also had a boat shed at Point

Anglesea & District Historical Society Museum Roadknight. The Bingleys had farming property in Buninyong Road, Teasedale. They donated several items to the Historical Society from that farm. They included an unusual wooden-bowl milk separator, wooden butter churn and laundry mangle (used for getting the creases out of large items such as sheets) .

Alan Poignester continued to find articles of historic value and brought them to the museum. When he sold his home at 54 Wray Street and purchased a property near Forest Road, he bought some old pieces of equipment including a drag saw and donated them to the museum.

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ANGLESEA & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY When the Historical Society moved into their new home in 1986, they were able to bring together their collection of memorabilia which had been housed in people‘s garages.

Gavin Cooke was instrumental in organizing this move.

Historical Society re-enactment of Captain Cook‟s landing at the Anglesea riverside The late Keith Cecil began a photo collection, preserving and making old photos available for sale. He also wrote books about the history of the area. Many of his books continue to be republished as demand for them is still high. Lindsay Braden took over from Keith and continued to research, preserve and publish stories of the district‘s history. He has written several books following his own meticulous research.

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Information displays have been of great importance in helping the community appreciate our history. When the Council had an information caravan at the riverside the society produced pamphlets for distribution. They have a permanent display in the Aireys Inlet Bark Hut. Displays have been put in empty shops at different times as well as at the ANGAIR Show and for school visits.

The re-enactment of Captain Cook‘s landing was held in 1988. In 2002 they celebrated 100 years Life members Shirley Forsyth, former since the wreck of Secretary for 17 years, and Val the Inverlochy. Brass Amery former President for 10 years. plaques have been placed at Loveridge Lookout and at Inverlochy Place.

The re-enactment of William Buckley‘s meeting with Batman was held in 2003. If you would like to find out more about our history, come to the Historical Society on the first Sunday of the month at 2.00pm. Visitors are most welcome.

Or if you would like to look around the museum, contact Bruce Bodman on 5263 1249. The museum is at 5 McMillan Street, entrance 4 McMillan Street Community Precinct.

The first newsletter was produced in 1986 by Shirley Forsyth. The newsletters are an excellent resource and update members on new articles being added to the collection. Lindsay Braden took over the newsletter and has produced it for the last 11 years. His area of special interest has been buildings. He has documented many of the significant buildings that have been lost in fires.

Many distinguished speakers have attended the annual dinners held by the society. They have included the late Jack Loney, renowned maritime author, John Arnott curator of the Botanic Gardens, Dr David Christafell from the Adelaide University who spoke on the fossils found at the Alcoa site, Bill Huggins Point Lonsdale Lighthouse keeper and Ken Nall from the old Bright and Hitchcock emporium in Geelong.

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BIRD OF THE MONTH

MONTHLY RECIPE

Crimson Rosella Platycerus elegans As its name implies, the Crimson Rosella is a ‗crimson red' bird which is a species of the parrot family. It is Australia's showiest and most familiar parrot and is sometimes called the Mountain Lowry. Its cheeks, flight feathers and tail are blue. There are several colour forms of rosellas in Australia, including yellow and orange.

The young of the Crimson Rosella are usually varied shades of green, with characteristic blue cheeks until they reach 12-15 months old.

The Crimson Rosella is often tame in parks and gardens. The birds range from 32 - 36 centimetres in length.

They are social birds who love to bathe and have a variety of calls: a call of shrill, quickly repeated short notes given in flight (an alarm call); a high pitched, two or three note bell-like whistle (a contact call); a lowerpitched, softer call of five to ten quickly repeated whistled notes (a feeding or roosting contact call); and a rich, musical chatter between birds in trees.

The Crimson Rosella prefers humid forests on the eastern coast. They are seed eaters, but their diet also includes fruit, nuts, flowers, shoots, nectar and

My twist on Grandma‘s Boiled Fruit Cake

insects. They can sometimes be seen feeding on the ground, but they mostly feed in tree tops. They are easily attracted to garden seed trays and bird tables, although feeding wildlife is not recommended.

Crimson Rosellas breed between September and January. They nest in hollows located high in trees and lined with wood shavings and dust. The female alone incubates the four to eight cream rounded eggs, although both sexes care for the young. The chicks hatch after about 20 days and although they leave the nest after about 35 days, they remain dependent on their parents for a further 35 days.

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This traditional boiled fruit cake Recipe has been in my wife‘s family for generations, literally. It is a recipe that produces a good, reliable cake, that is not heavy, but retains its moisture well.

1 cup water (or pineapple juice) 1 cup brown sugar 500gm fruit (nice with apricots or fruit medley included) 125gm butter 1 tspn allspice 1 tspn cinnamon 1 tspn nutmeg 1.5 cup self-raising flour 0.5 cup plain flour 2-3 eggs Boil fruit, sugar, liquid, butter, spices for three minutes.

Sift flour. Beat eggs.

Combine when fruit cool, but not cold (eggs last) Bake in a moderate oven, 45 to 60 minutes. (fan forced oven 180c) My twist – replace ¼ cup of selfraising and the ½ cup of plain flour with almond meal. You will need to add an extra egg for binding. Reduce temperature to 170c and expect it to take 55 – 60 minutes.

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Rolf undertook his cooking apprenticeship a little over thirty years ago in Melbourne and has been in the hospitality world ever since. He has worked in a wide variety of jobs, everything from the smallest café to the biggest brigade kitchens and the finest five star restaurant, even the Culinary Olympics – didn‘t know they existed, I‘ll bet! At present, Rolf is the Head Chef at Baptist Camping‘s Camp Wilkin in Anglesea, doing what he loves best – cooking quality, healthy food for people who appreciate it and being able to get to know the customers.

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ANGLESEA FOOTBALL AND NETBALL IN 2011

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Anglesea Football and Netball Clubs continue to develop as a community focus for those with an interest in, and commitment to, local sport. We provide active participation in senior and junior age competitions, with teams competing in all available divisions.

Netball and football competition takes place concurrently on a Saturday, either at our Ellimatta Reserve venues or at away locations. Junior football matches commence with the Under 14s or 16s at 8.20am, right up to Seniors at 2.10pm.

Netballers have a similar schedule.

Our junior sections provide sporting outlets for a great number of girls and boys from Anglesea, Aireys Inlet and surrounds.

All coaching staff for the four junior teams and Auskick program are accredited and we encourage appropriate parental support for the youngsters. We are fortunate to have a most capable Junior co-coordinator in Clark Veale during 2011. This is a very important position as the club aims to provide a stable, well managed environment in which our kids can enjoy their games. Clark will be working towards achieving these aims.

Both netball and football upgrades are to take place in the near future making our facilities first class.

The netball club has received funding to develop the courts and car park, while the State Government has made considerable funds available to develop the football club rooms following a pre-election promise by the Hon. Terry Mulder MLA, Member for Transport. Mr. Mulder and his wife were present at a recent game-day luncheon where he enjoyed both meal and match, also reiterating his promise of funding for the restructure. We are excited by these future developments!

We have a strong, loyal following and a very friendly social environment. Our Thursday night roast dinner gathering is a v ery pop ul ar occasion during which club news, events and netball and football teams for the weekend are announced. Over 100 meals are consistently provided on these occasions thanks to our willing and expert kitchen staff who take great pride in their efforts, as well they should!

We welcome you to become a social member, at very minimal

2010 Senior Best and Fairest winner, Aaron Hassett with senior Coach, Luke Primus cost, to enjoy the fellowship and warmth of these weekly gatherings. The Anglesea Football Club and Netball Club look forward to your involvement during what we anticipate to be a very successful 2011 season.

Recruiting was a high priority over the summer to complement our strong list of home grown players and coach Luke Primus has been encouraged by the senior team‘s excellent first seven matches, losing only one.

This follows an exciting conclusion to our 2010 season, so the club is anticipating an even better and more consistent 2011.

Our netball girls have had a wonderful start to the season with all teams being in, or within striking range, of final four positions. There has been a huge recruiting program with the netballers with many new players joining our already strong and talented band of locals. As with the football, the junior netball teams are brimming with local girls eager for the game they love.

President David Cook extends a welcoming invitation to all Anglesea townsfolk to be part of our quest for success by supporting the club, like so many of our valued local sponsors, on match days whenever possible.

Importantly, we are extremely proud to announce that our home ground will be known as Alcoa Oval during 2011 and for the following two seasons. We thank Alcoa Australia for their excellent support and look forward to sharing success with them.

Be part of netball and football in Anglesea during 2011! I am sure you will enjoy your involvement.

Contact AFC Hon. Sec. Ian Poulton on 0438208423 for more information. Go Roos!

Following is the Club‘s fixture for the remainder of season 2011: R 12: July 2 Newcomb (A) Bye: July 9 R 13: July 16. Drysdale (H) R 14: July 23. Torquay (A) RIVALRY ROUND R 15: July 30. Barwon Heads. (H) R 16: August 6. Modewarre (A) R17: August 13. Queenscliff (H) R 18: August 20. Portarlington (A) FINALS: TBA Ian Poulton, Hon. Sec., Anglesea Football Club Inc.

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ANGLESEA AMBULANCE NEWS

MEN’S SHED NEARS FRUITION

The first 12 months in the new branch has gone by swiftly After a year of submissions and planning the Anglesea & and we have settled in well and now have a second permanent paramedic at the branch. Anthony Perrett has moved into Anglesea from Torquay and has taken up the position that had previously been filled by paramedics from out of town. We welcome Ant and his partner Lauren to our branch and also into the community.

Those of you with a keen eye may have noticed that our ambulance has got a little taller. We are now using a new vehicle that has 4x4 capabilities. This has already proved valuable allowing us access to patients on the beach and getting us deeper into the bush when the need arises. On one occasion already the 4x4 allowed us to get back on track after slipping off a very greasy track at 4 am out the back of Aireys Inlet. In the past we would have been stuck and had to call another ambulance and RACV to get us back on track. It is already proving valuable.

That leads me into the issue of access onto your property.

Having an ambulance at your place for most people doesn‘t happen that often. But when it does it is important that we can first of all find you, and when we do, we then need to get access to you. Unfortunately in our area it is an all too common problem that we waste a lot of time looking for street numbers that don‘t exist, are poorly placed, or are obstructed by trees. We would like to ask all residents to please prepare your house. Check that your property is easily identified with clear street numbers. Don‘t think that because your neighbour has a number we will find you - it‘s not always that easy. Our ambulance is 2.6m high so over hanging trees and hedges lining the driveway may further cause delay in the event an ambulance is required at your place.

With the sudden onset of the wintery weather we would also like to remind those who normally have a Flu vaccination to try and make time to get in and have one. And remember to pack your medications if you are travelling or going away for the weekend.

Good health and stay safe, Neil Stokes.

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District Men‘s Shed is near to being constructed. Approval has been granted by the Department of Sustainability and Environment for the location of a shed on land leased by the Anglesea Bowls Club . Working in close cooperation with the Bowls Club, the shed will provide facilities for Men‘s Shed members to work, and the Bowls Club to maintain machinery and store bowls kits in and for both to use the recreational facilities on an agreed basis.

Work will commence on the project, following acceptance of quotes, and finalisation of sub lease arrangements with the Bowls Club. The project will be carried out in close cooperation with Anglesea & District Community House who are the auspice body for the men‘s shed.

Shed members are shown in the photo undertaking some preliminary clearing work at the Bowls site.

In the meantime, shed members continue to meet every Tuesday morning from 9.30 am to 12 noon at a shed on the YMCA recreation camp off Inverlochy St. A number of community based activities have taken place recently.

These have included assisting Community House at the Easter Market, assisting in the development of the mosaic walk, building of garden beds and a hothouse at the YMCA site and last week providing members as mentors for the annual visit to the YMCA of a large group of young volunteers from the Disney Corporation.

Persons interested in knowing more about the Men‘s Shed can contact the Secretary Simon Clark on (03) 52 631812.

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TALKING WITH ALCOA Since our last piece in NewsAngle we have farewelled our long-serving Community Relations Officer Anthea Doran. We wish Anthea all the best.

We would like to remind Anglesea people of our contact details and ways to get involved with Alcoa.

Don‘t forget to give us your details which are essential for us to respond to you - By phone: 03 5263 4249 Via email: angleseaps@alcoa.com.au Web: www.alcoa.com.au/anglesea Got a question?

Send it to us and we will respond to you before NewsAngle is next published. The following is one frequently asked question.

How long will Anglesea Power Station be operational?

Although governed by a 100 year (1961-2061) Act of Parliament, we must consider other factors like technical, environmental and financial performance to answer such a question. Anglesea Power Station exists to provide power to our Point Henry Smelter and Rolling Mill in Geelong. Their ongoing viability is critical to Anglesea‘s and vice versa. The global price and demand for aluminium as well as foreign exchange rates (aluminium is sold in US $$, while our costs are all in Australian $$) are prime considerations in assessing this at present. From a technical and environmental point of view, APS operates very well for a station of its age and type. This performance needs to be maintained and improve all the time to comply with licences and community expectations. With a Carbon Tax and Renewable Energy Targets imminent or underway, the government‘s intent is to facilitate a transition to a lower carbon future. Adapting to that

environment therefore becomes a factor when considering the life of the operations. Alcoa has taken steps towards that in recent times by investing in coal drying research and a Memorandum of Intent with a geothermal exploration firm.

Naturally, our goal is to continue operating as long as we can but it is dependent on our ability to manage all of the above and attract continuing investment from the organisation.

Alcoa grants program Alcoa Anglesea's Community Grants Program invites local organisations to apply for funding or in-kind support. Grants are available to community organisations for events or programs that help to build the skills, resources and expertise of our local community. Read more about the program at Alcoa. All applications for Community Grants will be assessed

by Alcoa Community Committee, made up of employees from across all areas of the plant, including operators, staff and management.

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SURF COAST SHIRE would be used for bands and performers, during the Anglesea music festival. It can also be used for other performing arts and events.

Anglesea River Since the April issue, the Minister for the Environment, the Hon Bryan Smith, has instigated a review of factors affecting the health of the Anglesea River. This will be part of a process involving several other activities which will culminate in the establishment of the Anglesea River , Estuary Management Plan (EMP).

A public meeting, organised by Anglesea River Support Action Group (ARSAG() was held in late May, to advocate that there needed to be more than just the review, and that other matters related to the river‘s health needed to be investigated.

By the time you read this item, I expect that the government appointed investigator, Professor William Maher will have completed his report. The Council will be advocating for extensive community consultation and input into the next EMP. I believe that the EMP should provide for: - on-going /regular monitoring of the river for substances that may be detrimental to both aquatic wildlife and people.

- doing whatever environmental and /or engineering work/s are needed to ensure the Ph levels or contaminants in the river are maintained at safe levels and that the river flows and opens regularly at the rivermouth .

Anglesea Live Music Amphitheatre / Lions Skate Ramp Your support is needed !!

Both of these community initiatives are about ready to happen – with your help !

The area near Lions Playground is considered by many to be the most suitable place for – Community music /events amphitheatre.

The organisers of Anglesea Live have proposed – a stage and shelter in the north corner of the Lions Playground, adjacent to Great Ocean Road/Cameron Road. This

Improved skateboarding facilities – the youngsters / users have some great ideas/designs for additional elements to meet growing demand.

The Lions Club has provided great leadership and support for this project, including some funding.

Council has agreed to bring forward some maintenance works /funds from the 2012 /2013 budget to fast track the improvements.

Council needs to be assured that these uses have the support of the broader Anglesea community.

Public meetings/ forums will take place to discuss these initiatives and other local needs.

Keep your eyes open for notices advertising these meetings. Please go along and tell Council that you do support these facilities.

Council Budget 2011/2012 In May, there were ―listening posts‖ in all townships to hear from and answer ratepayer queries.

Cr. Jim Tutt In Anglesea, Councillor Ron Humphrey and Chris Cowley, Director Corporate Services, set up their ―office― (card table & chairs) near the Post Office.

(Sorry I could not attend – I had to visit family in Koroit) The residents who took the opportunity to ask questions were appreciative of the Council initiative.

By the time you read this item, Council will have adopted the 2011/2012 budget.

As you may know, there are increasing needs for a range of services (young and old, recreation etc.) and a 10 year plan of capital works (paths, roads, parks etc).

In Anglesea, we have improvements to the McMillan St Community Precinct, riverbank facilities, upgrades to sporting ovals, tennis and netball courts, street drainage and much more.

Should you wish know more about the budget and what will happen in Anglesea – copies are available for perusal at the Community House, Post Office, Mobile Library or via the SCS website – www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au

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NEW! FREE „PROBLEM SOLVING‟ COMPUTER SESSIONS AT THE ANGLESEA & DISTRICT COMMUNITY HOUSE As part of the brief of Anglesea & District Community House to support, encourage, and empower individuals in our community, we are making a special offer in Term 3 for anyone out there who has experienced that ‗brick wall‘ moment when using their computer!

How will it work? You will need to let us know some specifics – what do you need to learn? For example Internet – getting started, searching, downloading, printing, etc.

Email – attachments, forwarding, address book, etc.

Word processing – basic documents, tables, mail merge, labels, etc.

Saving documents, using external storage (memory stick) creating folders, file management – where is my document?

Spreadsheets Databases Brochures, newsletters, business cards, or whatever!

STUDENTS IN THE COMPUTER ROOM AT ADCH Give us a call to book in for the session that suits you best.

Check out the course guide supplement contained in NewsAngle for details of dates and times.

GROUPS WILL BE SMALL (MAXIMUM OF 4) AND THE ASSISTANCE WILL BE PRACTICAL AND RELEVANT. SO DON‘T DELAY AS THESE SESSIONS WILL NO DOUBT BE VERY POPULAR. GIVE US A CALL AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO HELPING YOU ALONG THE ROAD TO COMPUTER SUCCESS

Come along to the session of your choice and ask all your questions, you will be shown ‗how to‘, you will receive any other information that may be relevant and given the opportunity to practice while under the supervision of your computer tutor.

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A LOCAL GEM – COASTAL FOREST LODGE

―Magic!‖ is what I heard one child describe his day at Coastal Forest Lodge. Visiting the camp I could see why the young camper described his day as magic. There are so many activities to enjoy, the animals, a climbing wall, archery, a low ropes course, and a well-equipped hall for evening or wet weather activities. As the manager, Iona explained, ―We do not have neighbors, so noise is not a problem. The kangaroos don‘t complain.‖ At the end of the day, tired but happy campers bed down in the comfortable ensuite cabins that were used at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. ―We enjoy having a variety of different campers here at Coastal Forest Lodge,‖ its Director, Allan Roberts said. He and his daughter Iona, co The Alpacas tend to be a little shy Director and Camp Manager, greeted NewsAngle enthusiastically.

Located on Forest Road, near Anglesea, Coastal Forest Lodge, commonly known as CFL, truly is a local gem. As you drive into CFL, you are impressed by the clean, inviting environment as you gaze over the 80 hectares of open grassland and bush. The Roberts family purchased CFL three years ago from its previous owner, John Anthony, who had designed and built it specifically for the recreational camping market.

TAKE A TOUR Iona proudly showed us around the property. She explained that CFL can take 80 campers. They welcome schools, families, religious and sporting groups, and special needs groups. ―We also host celebrations like weddings and birthdays,‖ Iona added.

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ANIMALS ARE THE STARS CFL is committed to the environment, wildlife and animal welfare. ―We want all our campers, especially children, to care for the environment, and to learn about and look after wildlife and domestic animals,‖ Iona emphasised. For a city child, seeing a kangaroo, an echidna, or the eagle‘s nest are all especially exciting. ―Our farm animals are the stars here,‖ Allan explained. ―Guests love feeding and petting them.‖ Soon we met the horses, the miniature p on i e s, and th e alpacas. Nearby in a fenced-off paddock the cattle grazed peacefully.

Children are taught never to approach a horse from behind and to always have an open hand when feeding The ponies enjoy being groomed and them, as they take food fed by the campers. with their teeth. In contrast, cattle use their tongues when eating. For safety reasons, campers are never allowed beyond the cattle boundary fence.

The great outdoors provides the opportunity for recreational

The climbing wall provides a challenge

Groups can choose between having everything catered for or they can selfcater. For catered camps, CFL employs qualified cooks. They use local produce and the camp is kept nut free.

Playing on the hay bales is popular.

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A LOCAL GEM – COASTAL FOREST LODGE

Cubby houses are fun to build, but are they rain proof? A bucket of water will soon decide that. walks along the many tracks surrounding the camp.

More energetic groups walk along the safe tracks into Anglesea, to experience the town‘s attractions. A spot of yabbying in the dam is also a healthy option, and building bush huts is a creative way for campers to spend an hour or two.

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S A F E T Y A N D CLEANLINESS COME FIRST The Roberts family is determined that a camping experience will be positive and rewarding. ―We emphasise that people can participate in The Angus cattle are quick to come activities while learning a to the fence when they see fresh hay lot and e n j o y i n g is on offer. themselves. We are very conscious of safety, and we comply strictly with health and safety requirements. CFL is accredited by the Camping Association of Australia. Comprehensive information, activities ideas and emergency management plan booklets are provided.

A ‗weekend‘ cabin for use by families is presently under construction.

Coastal Forest Lodge‟s phone number is 0421 049 754. Visit the website at www.coastalforestlodge.com.au . In case of emergency, there is good access by three separate roads, including Forest Road.

Working out how to cross the centre point really makes you think.

The low ropes course tests your balance.

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NEW UCA MINISTER

Rev. Helen Robinson has been appointed to the Surf Coast Linked Congregations of the Uniting Church in Victoria: Aireys Inlet, Anglesea, Bellbrae and Torquay. She was inducted into our congregations at a service held at Torquay on Sunday 1st May 2011.

Helen grew up in Melbourne within a church family and after completing her schooling she trained and qualified as a nurse which enabled her to do what she loved most of all, caring for people.

Following further training Helen was ordained as a Deacon.

She moved with her ordained husband, Chris to the WynyardStanley Parish in North West Tasmania, where they served for five years.

This was followed by ministry in the Mallee parish of Hopetoun, where they experienced the hardships of families suffering through droughts. They then moved on to the Parish of Corio-Norlane. During this appointment their son Steven, who requires permanent care, joined them and both Chris and Helen took a break from Ministry.

Helen took up ministry again at Pascoe Vale and for a short while among our Surf Coast congregations on a temporary basis. She was attracted to this area by the warmth of the people and the beautiful environment of our coastline. Helen then accepted a permanent placement here.

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When not being directly involved in ministry, Helen enjoys classical music, cooking, reading and above all, their two Maltese cross dogs which she says, rule the house!

Helen sees the church as a place where everybody should feel comfortable. One of the objectives of her ministry among us is to develop greater ecumenical links among the churches of the Surf Coast. In Anglesea, Helen would like to explore the possibility of establishing an opportunity for mothers with young children to meet socially in the church building.

Welcome to our town, Helen.

Helen is based at Torquay and is happy to be contacted at the church office on 52 61 2369 or mobile 0408 527 521 or email helenrobinson12@bigpond.com

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POLICE BEAT Officer in Charge

The Anglesea and Aireys Inlet response areas are unique. Our population swells significantly in holiday times and this can provide challenges for police during these periods. The Easter period during 2011 saw a large increase in visitors to the area.

Unfortunately this will continue to create traffic hazards and a build up of traffic on the Great Ocean Road. While this causes delays and frustration for some, it is unavoidable. We ask during busy periods that locals use the alternative route via Coalmine and Camp Roads.

There has been an increase in the demand for people wanting documents certified so I would encourage you to ring. If we are busy or the station is unattended the phone is diverted to message bank.

Leave your name, phone number and your reason for calling and we will get back to you to make arrangements.

One of the pleasing aspects of this year so far is the decrease in reported willful damages in our area. Police are proactive in their patrols in an attempt to reduce property related offences. We are currently looking closely at the graffiti in Aireys Inlet. This activity is criminal damage and we will prosecute those responsible. If anyone has information that leads to the identity of individuals who have committed these offences please contact myself or Leading Senior Constable Mick Atkinson at Lorne Police.

Cyber bullying is now something that is well documented. Young people using Facebook, text message and Twitter should by now understand that once you post your comments and hit the send button the information is out there for everyone to scrutinize. If anyone has concerns, or they are seeking advice on material they are receiving which is offensive or classed as bullying, they can contact us at the Police Station for advice.

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We notice that on our patrols most of our bicycle riders are wearing their helmets which is pleasing. The fine for not wearing a helmet has increased to $149.00. This will be enforced, and information will be given to our caravan parks warning visitors to the area.

We would like to congratulate Clare Morgan who has received the Anglesea /Aireys Inlet Police Youth Award for February/March. Clare was presented with the award at the Anglesea CFA on Tuesday the 24th of May. She was nominated for her service to the community as a volunteer at the CFA and sporting achievements. We are taking nominations.

Anglesea Police 52633468 or if urgent 000 Kevin Warburton Sergeant Anglesea Police Station

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ANGLESEA'S AVENUE OF HONOUR

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his patriotic venture was instigated by Mrs Emma Mawson after her daughter's fiancée had been killed in action, to commemorate permanent residents and holidaymakers to the district who did not return from WW1. 1914-18.

Enthusiastic working bees planted trees along the route of the main road from the hotel to the old bridge, now Murch Crescent, then continued along Noble Street, which was at that time part of the main route to Aireys Inlet. This memorial stretched nearly as far as the corner of Murray Street opposite the Mawson's holiday home. Each tree was surrounded by a picket fence, complete with an attached plaque containing the deceased soldiers name and particulars.

BUT THERE'S ALWAYS SOMEONE !

Many years later the electricity company of the day removed the trees in Noble Street because they were under their power lines. They paid no replacement compensation for their non-patriotic act. When the trees were planted electricity had not come to the township. Some Emma Mawson years back there was only ONE SURVIVING TREE LEFT in Murch Crescent. AND GUESS WHAT HAPPENED? This remaining tree was removed by the Barrabool Shire Council following advice from someone with little knowledge of the area's history advised that as it was non indigenous to this location it should not be allowed to remain.

SADLY NOTHING REMAINS TODAY FROM ANGLESEA'S 1920 AVENUE OF HONOUR! ■ Lindsay Braden, a researcher for the Anglesea & District Historical Society Editor‟s Note Our last issue of NewsAngle told the story of the only WW1 Anglesea born soldier to lose his life in battle.

The Historical Society, Family History Group and the RSL have formed a committee to work towards a permanent reminder of the sacrifice made by Private Alfred John Evans of Anglesea. They will ensure this young soldier‟s death is remembered forever in this town. If the memorial is another tree, ANGAIR will be asked to recommend a suitable one, so that it will be native to our area and there will be no danger of it being removed. Descendants of the Evans family still reside in Anglesea and are being included in these plans. Anyone else who would like to work on this project is asked to contact the secretary of the Historical Soc iety Bruce Bodman on 5263 1249.

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WRITE ANGLES

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our weekly bike ride through Coogoorah Park I thought I'd found a bunyip at last! A scramble through the bushes for a closer look revealed a big dead kangaroo in one of the channels. We'd seen kangaroos in the river on previous occasions, but they were swimming across near the boatsheds, which was probably safer than going over the bridge.

The first bridge at Anglesea was not built until 1892. Before that coaches forded the stream at the mouth; and sometimes overturned in the quick sand.

A rescue party would be summoned to haul horses, vehicles, and passengers out of danger. But the councils refused to build a bridge. Finally the people of Anglesea River and Aireys Inlet were determined to see an end to treacherous beach crossings and raised the magnificent sum of 100 pounds. With this they beseeched Winchelsea and Barrabool Councils to begin work immediately.

So in January 1892 a tender was accepted for 480 pounds to build a pile bridge. In order to reach the bridge a track had to be cleared from the hotel to the river, and council very generously promised funds for this project of no more than one pound. With the advent of the present bridge this access road became Murch Crescent.

One day when I was at the Art House, Stan came down to pick me up. He duly arrived at morning tea time -- a trick he'd learned from years spent observing the

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clergy. Afterwards he washed and dried the cups and wiped down the tables. I nearly fainted! He said he learned to do it at the Senior Cits where he plays pool two afternoons each week. So maybe you can teach old dogs new tricks.

My latest project has been making an Elizabethan ruff -- one of those wide pleated lace collars that we associate with Good Queen Bess. It turned out to be a bit of an engineering feat. If I let it go during the folding process it shot off like a coiled spring! But I couldn't admit that all those Tudor damsels were smarter than I am, so I had to succeed. It turned out to be the biggest ruff in all Stratford at the annual Shakespeare Festival. "Cymbeline" was the community play this year, and before it began there was the usual warning about turning off mobile phones .... then Stan and I were requested to muffle our town crier bells. We have become famous in Wellington Shire. As 'faces of the festival' we have appeared on their posters, tourism brochures, and postcards; and even on the cover of the Wellington Community Guide, and the Stratford Traders Inventory. Yes, they love colourful costumes down in Gippsland. This also gives us the chance to be ambassadors for Surf Coast during the Festival as we are in contact with the local people and all the visitors.

Rambler2 is now available from me or at the Art House. If you liked my columns in the Surf Coast Times you will like the Rambler series -- they're a collection of short pieces on various subjects for busy people to read in a few spare moments.

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Warm up your winter with the Aireys Inlet Festival of Words.

This celebration of words in literature, poetry, visual art and music runs from Friday 19 until Sunday 21 August and features a packed program of exhibitions, workshops, readings and a whole lot more at venues around Aireys Inlet.

Head of Penguin Publishing, Bob Sessions, will officially launch this year‘s event which follows the enormous success of the previous festivals. Since its inception in 2007, the Aireys Festival of Words has grown to attract internationally acclaimed writers and showcases the talents of local authors, illustrators, musicians and artists, who all take part in a weekend-long celebration of words, sounds and images.

Participating authors this year include Roland Harvey, Elizabeth Honey, Alice Pung, Graeme Base, with a special keynote address from David Astle, well known for his role as ―Mr. Dictionary‖ on SBS‘ Letters and Numbers. One exciting new event will be the Wheeler Centre Conversation between author and broadcaster Tony Wilson and Adam Zwar, creator of the off-beat television series Lowdown and Wilfred.

There are plenty of opportunities for wordsmiths to get involved, with cryptic crosswords challenges, scrabble and workshops for budding writers. And foodies are in for a real feast with a special focus on creating gardens as well as a literary lunch with a la grecque chef Pam Talimanidis.

Art lovers will be pleased to hear the popular sculpture trail is back – with a literary twist – and two exhibitions will be on display throughout the weekend.

For information about entering art at the exhibition or assisting at the Festival contact aysgdl@chariot.net.au Full program details and bookings will be available from the end of June at www.aireysinlet.com.au/words Entry is free to most events at the Festival thanks to generous sponsorship by Surf Coast Arts, Aireys Inlet Tourism and Traders Association, Surf Coast Shire, Surf Coast Tourism, Anglesea & District Community Branch Bendigo Bank, Geelong Library Corporation, Eagles Nest Fine Art Gallery, Lorne Beach Books, Great Ocean Road Coast Committee, Corangamite Catchment and Management Authority, Aireys Inlet Holiday Park, Aireys Inlet Getaway Resort, Lightkeepers Inn Motel, Ocean Inlet Holiday Accommodation, Bellbrae Estate Winery and Maple Tree Restaurant.

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LEAH’S STORY

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always knew I had two half brothers and a half sister.

My father had left the family and emigrated to Australia when I was five years old. I didn‘t see him again until he sponsored my husband and myself to migrate to Australia in 1972. Dad had remarried and I met his wife and three children. Dad‘s Aunt Eddie who lived in Melbourne, had always kept in touch with her sister, my Nanna. Hence we were able to contact Dad when we needed sponsorship to come to Australia.

Over thirty years of being an Aussie, meant life was busy.

Seven children to bring up, with all the usual schooling, sport, work and family celebrations left little time for my interest in family history. Then with the children all grown up, at last I had time to fulfill my passion of tracing my family history.

I thoroughly enjoyed the exciting discoveries I made as I found many of my ancestors on the records available at the Surf Coast Family History Group in Anglesea. I was extremely fortunate in that our local family history group has such an extensive collection of records, with expert support to help me search these records. My mother Leah, was in a family line of eight generations called Leah, but I knew nothing of my father‘s family. I started to research this section that had always been full of mysteries to me. I knew very little about him and what he had done while in

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Australia. I knew he had been in the army so when I was told that the army records had been released, I applied. A few weeks later a large package arrived in the mail. What surprises it contained. I read with amazement that in 1953 he was married to someone I had never heard of and had two children that I was totally unaware existed. Jeanette and Mark were my half sister and brother. I had no idea where they lived or what they did. Although it was fifty three years later, I was over awed to discover his ex wife, now aged 93, still lived at the same address. One phone call to her gave me the address of Jeanette. I had discovered my half sister. When we met, even though we had not known anything of each other, we felt an immediate connection.

She wanted to discover her family history just as much as I did. We‘ve now connected and are working on our family history together, thanks to the Surf Coast Family History Group.

The Surf Coast Family History Group is open for research on Tuesdays and Saturdays 10.30am to 1.00pm. Other times are available by appointment.

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 10.00 am when guest speakers tell of other avenues of research. Research and meetings are held at The Museum, 5a McMillan Street, Anglesea. Entrance 4 of the Community Precinct in McMillan Street.

Pat Hughes

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YMCA IN ANGLESEA

The YMCA play host to thousands of visitors to Anglesea each year. We see these visitors on our beaches and around the town. What many people don‘t realise is that the YMCA is also strongly involved with our local community. Among other things they house the Anglesea Community Bus and have a beach wheelchair available for loan.

MEN‖S SHED While the Men‘s Shed is organising its new building beside the Bowling Club, they have temporary accommodation at the YMCA. This is proving to be mutually beneficial to both organisations. The Men‘s Shed has built frames for the worm farms, rebuilt garden boxes so they can be accessed by disabled people, and are currently building a hot house. The YMCA are tailoring their veggie garden so children can pick the produce, cook it and eat it.

CLOSING THE LOOP Involving their campers, especially children, the YMCA Recreation Camp has reduced their waste from three loads per week to the rubbish tip to just one. They believe they can do better still by recycling even more rubbish.

MAKE AN IMPACT The YMCA has been an active participant in this organisation, hosting several projects and providing activities for children. Their outdoor kitchen, including the pizza oven, provides an ideal teaching space and courses available to the community are run there. Classes include preserving workshops, Christmas in July and pizza oven cooking.

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OPEN DOORS This YMCA project raises money for those in need. The Recreation Camp sells eggs and coffee to raise money. They funded Kinglake Primary School to have a camp following the disastrous Black Saturday bushfires.

The manager Vicki Chrzanowski and the YMCA Recreation Camp is congratulated for bringing business to Anglesea and also providing direct support for the town. We are indeed fortunate to have them as part of our town.

On Thursday 26 May, the Walt Disney Company assisted the camp with a helping hand as part of their Annual Volunteering Day. Over 40 volunteers worked in the camp‟s vegetable gardens.

MIDNIGHT ADVENTURES This program for local teenagers will run again for three Saturday nights in July and August. Using the YMCA facilities, activities will include skateboarding, rock climbing, high ropes, basketball, giant swing, Masterchef style cooking, and guest speakers.

Places are limited so bookings are essential.

COMMUNITY LIVING Boneseed Blitz is a program in which the YMCA has involved numerous groups of children. They teach them to recognise boneseed weeds, understand the need for the eradication of them and weed sections of the bush. Large areas are now totally free of bone seed due to this program. The camp has been nominated for a World Environment Day Award for their work in this area.

FLORA & FAUNA ACTION GROUP The YMCA in conjunction with ANGAIR, Alcoa and other local groups takes responsibility for protecting and encouraging our local flora and fauna. The Recreation Camp realise they have an important piece of land and ensure it is cared for appropriately.

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CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA The staff and campers assisted in cleaning up the Anglesea River on Clean Up Australia Day. This was most important after the problems with fish kills following the heavy winter rains.

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Add to your diary now!

We‘re ARTRAGEOUS !!

Saturday 11th September Aireys Inlet Hall

ANGLESEA WILDFLOWER WEEKEND & ART SHOW

Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th September – 10am-4pm Wear artrageous is an event of wear-

Memorial Hall, 5 McMillan St, Anglesea

Featuring * Free guided wildflower bus tours and walks * Local wildflower and fauna displays * Orchids of the Anglesea/Aireys Inlet Region Other attractions Sale of native flowers, plants, art & crafts Exchange environmental weeds for indigenous plants

Hands on activities for children.

Art show, Light refreshments, Second hand books JOIN US and be entertained, informed and educated

by The Connies, environmental performance troupe and their collectable swap cards Organised by: ANGAIR – Anglesea & Aireys Inlet Society for the Protection of Native Flora & Fauna

ANGLESEA ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL August 27-28 Saturday—3 sessions, morning, afternoon & evening Sunday—2 sessions, morning & evening Further information: www.angleseaperformers.org.au Nicky Watson 5266 2062

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able art and performance. Surf Coast Arts invites all to create items of apparel with a difference. These will paraded with funk and zest in a night of showing how far our imagination and talents can take us!

For information, entry forms, SCA membership forms ($10 per year) or bookings - surfcoasters@gmail.com or phone 0419 152 520 Tickets 7.30pm show $15 Bookings essential

ANGAIR 5263 1085 (office) angair@pipeline.com.au

Friday 26th August Stalls in Anglesea & Aireys Inlet will be selling daffodil merchandise and fresh daffodils

A big fundraiser for the Cancer Council

ANGLESEA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2011 FUNDRAISER NIGHT PRESENTING PERFORMERS FROM THE INAUGRAL EVENT IN 2010.

Date- Friday August 12th 7pm -late Featuring- Chris Wilson, Dave Steel, and Tiffany Eckhardt * Stringy Bark * Mangy Black Dogs * Spyndrift * Underhanded *Jessey Jackson Entry $20 a head

Fun night filled with live music and silent auctions. Not to be missed.

Limited Tickets can be pre brought from the Anglesea Hotel

INTERNATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE & LIGHTSHIP WEEK-END 20th —21st August SPLIT POINT LIGHTHOUSE Radio contact with other lighthouses around Australia.

Displays and tours of the Lighthouse through Ecologic

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Community Garden 3231 Aireys Anglesea Community Vegetable Garden Inlet Terrence Hoffman Sue Ross 5289 6662 5263 3863 Aireys Inlet & District Association Anne Porter 5289 6754

Official Daffodil Day

Cricket Club, Anglesea Ian Poulton 0438 208 423 Family History Group Norma Morrison 5261 6239

Art House (Surf Coast) Pat McKenzie 0418 179554

Football Club Anglesea Ian Poulton

Bowling Club, Anglesea Ian Bruce 5263 3839

Golf Club, Anglesea 5263 1582

Cancer Council, Surf Coast Margot Davey 5263 3276

Historical Society Bruce Bodman 5263 1249

CFA Barry Davidson 5263 1293

Horse riding Club Megan Remyn 0414 818 880

Lions Club of Anglesea Harry Wendt 5289 1329

Probus (Surf Coast) Bob Dwyer 5263 3004

Lioness Club of Anglesea Dawn Newton 0428 632206

Red Cross, Aireys Inlet/Anglesea Barbara Morrissy 5263 1304

Men‘s Shed Laurie Mason 52 896 966/0408 129504

RSL Rosemary Adcock 0400 004 209

Motor Yacht Club, Anglesea John O‘Connor 0408 305 617

Ladies Singing Group Marjorie Hanson 5263 1998

Netball Club, Anglesea Megan Lourey O402 475 299

Senior Citizens Noel Hanson 5263 1998

Platypus Toy Library Melissa O‘Driscoll 5263 3493

Surf Life Saving Club, Anglesea 5263 1107 (office)

0438 208 423

Playgroup, Anglesea Katy 0403 891 758

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ANGLESEA PRIMARY SCHOOL On April 27th, Anglesea Primary School students attended classes for the first time in the new school.

It is a very different learning environment to what we have had.

This is what our students and staff had to say about the new school: I love how everything is fresh and new.

I like having our own room for singing.

Rosalie Shaw - Prep

The learning centres are very quiet and comfortable.

I like the basketball court because it is really fun to play games and have fun on. The oval when it is finished will be great to play on and when you fall over you won’t get hurt because it will be nice and soft.

There is a lot more space in the new school.

Eloise Kerrison

- Yr 4

Ky Eskrigge - Yr 6

I can see outside from my office. It is light, bright, warm and comfortable. I have lots of storage space and bench space.

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ANGLESEA PRIMARY SCHOOL

I think I like all the room. I like the gym because we can play ‘chasey’ in it when it is raining.

Gabe Hunt - Yr Prep

The new school doesn’t make any noise when it is raining.

I like all the space.

I like our new school because it doesn’t have corridors and not many doors.

Gemma McNaughton - Yr 2

Bridgette Benney - Yr 2

I like the new school because there are heaps of different areas to work in.

The mosaic is very colourful.

I like the kitchens, they are ‘cool’!

Caleb Burrows - Yr 6

Tess McMurtrie - Yr 6

I like the colours and the way it’s spread out and put together.

I also like the stadium.

Ethan Ross - Yr 6

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It is the perfect adventure for Round the Twist fans, sightseers, keen photographers, budding historians and lighthouse lovers.

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It’s open and big and it’s got a stadium. I love the art room, it’s nice.

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AIREYS INLET CAMPUS - LORNE P-12 COLLEGE

New Luxury Accommodation On the Surf Coast One fine June morning, the Aireys Inlet Junior School Council members hit the yard with the spades and the wheelbarrows to do the preparatory earthworks for the construction of our long awaited chook shed. The Aireys Inlet guys from the Anglesea Men‘s Shed arrived with all the materials and the building began. They worked all day to create the magnificent “Chook Hilton”. Our next job will be to paint and decorate it so that it‘s all ready for when our chooks move into their new five star accommodation. All students will be learning about biodiversity and living sustainability in the best possible way – by doing it. Stay tuned for the next chook update.

We are so lucky to have fantastic and supportive members of our local community who are so willing and generous in sharing their time and expertise with us. Thank you to all of our new friends from the Anglesea Men‘s Shed for helping us to get our shed (palace) up and running. The first eggs laid in the Hilton will be used to bake you something special (and chocolatey).

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The students from Grades 2/3 and 4 have been learning to knit. They are knitting scarves for street kids in Afghanistan, where the temperatures can plummet to -30°C. BBRRRRR!!!!!!! And we thought we were having a cold spell! The scarves are growing, and many of them have some lovely lacy patterns! We hope they make a big difference to the lives of these kids.

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AIREYS INLET CAMPUS - LORNE P-12 COLLEGE

A More Sustainable Aireys You have probably noticed the two 5000 litre rainwater tanks that have been installed at the Aireys Inlet Skate Park. This all came about because some of our older students wrote to the shire councillors expressing their concerns about our precious drinking water being flushed (in huge amounts over holiday periods) down the loo. The shire granted us $1000.00 to kick start the project, and we were able to obtain the remaining $4500.00 required from Alcoa and Barwon Water through Barwon Water’s corporate sponsorship program.

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The students learnt a lot about the democratic process and how, with organisation and persistence, we can really make things happen. It took a long time for it all to come together before we were finally ready to celebrate our great achievement and contribution towards ensuring a more sustainable future for Aireys. The grand opening was held at the Skate Park, with representatives of the Shire, Alcoa, Barwon Water and the media present, with the students involved in initiating the project making the most of the photo opportunities.

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THE ARGUS NEWSPAPER

The

Melbourne Argus daily newspaper, was published from 1846 to 1954. It has recently been digitized and makes interesting reading. Many older Anglesea and District residents would remember this newspaper. It was the first to print coloured photos.

The following extracts were some of the Anglesea news items.

The Argus Thursday January 20 1887 Bow Board Found Information has been received in town to-day that the bow board of a vessel, with the word Thyatira upon it, was found on the coast near the Anglesea River yesterday or the day before. If this board belonged to the Thyatira, which recently left here for London, with wool, it was doubtless washed away from the vessel. Two oars and the stern of a lifeboat were also found in the same vicinity.

The Argus Friday 1 July 1910, Road to Lorne At a conference to be held at Anglesea next week to decide as to the best steps to be taken towards making a road to Lorne via Anglesea and Aireys Inlet, the Geelong Progress Association is to be represented by at least two delegates.

The Argus Thursday 19 January 1928 Golf Course For Anglesea Permissive occupancy of 40 acres of land at Anglesea has been granted by the Minister for Lands (Mr. Bailey) to the Anglesea Golf Club for use as a golf course. Adjoining allotments which have been bought by the club will be used to extend the course.

The Argus Wednesday July 6 1932 Cold at Anglesea — River 20 feet deep frozen over.

Anglesea Tuesday— After the sixth successive frost the Anglesea River, at places 20 feet deep, was completely frozen over. The ice being more than half an inch thick in

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places. No one in Anglesea has experienced such cold before.

The Argus Wednesday December 27 1933 Condition of Anglesea River Owing to the heavy rains early in December, the Anglesea River was flooded, and the flood waters carried the bar across the river mouth out to the sea. Little water remained in the river, and it was thought that it would be impossible to hold the New Year's Day regatta, but the bar is now reforming, and it is expected that sufficient water will have banked up in the river by January 1 to enable the regatta to be held.

The Argus Tuesday 1 February 1938 Holiday Home For Clergy The mansion home overlooking the bay at Anglesea which Mrs. J. E. Loveridge proposes to present to the Church of England. The house has 22 rooms in about two acres of land. It will be used as a holiday home for members of the clergy and their families. The house was built for Mrs. Loveridge about 12 years ago.

Editor: The Mansion home „Anglecrest‟ was destroyed in the 1983 fires.

The Argus Tuesday 21 January 1947 Good Supply of Water Saves Anglesea Only a good water supply and the determination of firefighters saved the township of Anglesea from complete destruction by fire yesterday. The fire caused no anxiety until about midday, when a sudden change of wind drove it toward the township, burning two homes and the scouts' and Legacy Club camps. The fire destroyed homes belonged to Mr. J. Minifie and Mr. G. Mawson. Garages, outbuildings, a motorcar, wood stacks, telephone and power lines, and a number of boats were destroyed. The fire travelled through the centre of the township setting the bridge on fire three times. The school house was saved but the outbuildings were destroyed, including a new shelter shed.

NewsAngle

is a publication produced for the greater community and therefore strives for a content of articles the community likes to see.

If you have a general interest article, a profile of an interesting local identity, or simply a report on how your group is going, please contact the Community House so you can share your story with other readers.

All submissions must include author‘s name and telephone number. The article may be edited for space, clarity or legal reasons.

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Anglican Church of the Transfiguration, Anglesea Located on the corner of Main Street and Camp Road (on the hill behind the public telephones) Sunday Service: Eucharist 8.30 am weekly Friday Service: Eucharist 10 am on 3rd Fridays at Blue Cross Nursing Home — all welcome Anglesea Ladies Fellowship: Second Wednesday each month. 2.00 pm at Church of Transfiguration Parish Priest: Rev. Lynton Wade (from mid July) Torquay Vicarage 5261 5558

St Christopher’s Catholic Church Located in Camp Road, Anglesea Saturday Evening Mass:

6.30 pm (during daylight saving)

Other Times:

5.30pm Saturday during non daylight saving times

Parish Priest::

Fr. Linh Tran Phone 52 439 891

Anglesea Baptist Church Church: Sunday School:

Anglesea Baptist Church meets at the Uniting Church in Murch Crescent at 10.45 am each Sunday Known as Waves, Sunday School runs during school terms as part of the worship service. Children can be picked up if you wish.

Bible Studies: Are run during the week for more information contact Pastor James Lewis on 5263 2744 Youth Group: Is for Years 7 - 9, runs monthly on Friday evenings during term, contact 5263 2744 Further Information: Pastor James Lewis can be contacted at Seaside Seconds, 71 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea Phone 5263 2744, Email: james@angleseabaptist.org.au Web page: www.angleseabaptist.org.au Opportunity Shop : 71 Great Ocean Road, open Monday to Saturday 9.30 am to 4.00 pm Ph 5263 1687

Trinity Uniting Church Murch Crescent, near the bridge, and overlooking the Anglesea River Sunday morning: Worship is at 9.00 am - All welcome Communion service on the second Sunday of each month 2nd and 4th Wednesday: 10:30 am, Holy Communion The church is open for prayer from 10.00 am All are welcome, regardless of denomination 2nd and 4th Wednesday: 11.00 am, Drop-in centre and lunch 4th Wednesday: 1:30 pm, Afternoon Ladies Fellowship Bellbrae Worship Service: 11.00 am Sundays Bellbrae Op Shop: Open: Thurs, Fri, Sat Minister: Rev Helen Robinson 0408 527 521

St Aidan’s Church, Aireys Inlet Anglican Eucharist: Coffee, Chat & Get Together: Parish Priest:

8.30 am on Sundays 10.00 am 1st Friday of the month—all welcome Phone 5261 5558

Catholic Mass:

6:30 pm Saturday (during daylight saving) Contact: Cathern Jenkinson 5289 7194

Uniting Church Service:

10:30 am every Sunday. In winter months (May to August) services are held on the second, fourth and fifth Sundays of the month.

Rev Helen Robinson 0408 527 521

Anglesea Combined Churches Services The four Christian churches of Anglesea combine on the fifth Sunday of the month to share in worship.

On Saturday 30st July 2011, the churches will combine at 5.30 pm to celebrate worship together at St Christopher‘s Catholic Church, Camp Road, Anglesea.

Everyone is welcome to share in this combined service. Enquiries phone Fr Linh Tran on 5243 9891 Community Houses are for Everyone

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