The Local Issue 47 June 8, 2015

June 8, 2015 Issue 47 Celebrating The Little Local

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2 About Us

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Front cover: It’s winter and time for Thomas, 7, to rug up and play in puddles. It’s also time for the launch of The Little Local - a pocketsized guide for tourists to this fabulous region. Published on June 16 a must have for tourists - and the locals might like a copy too!

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Red Letter Day as some mail reaches a new address

Customer: “I’d like 50 Christmas stamps, please.”

Assistant: “What denomination?”

Customer (Befuddled): “Oh, my, has it come to this? Um, give me 22 Catholic, 12 Presbyterian, 10 Methodists and six of the Baptists’.”

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his Brisbane story is one of innumerable online. They make post offices seem places of rudeness, stupidity, crassness, theft, and the occasional good turn.

A really good turn has just been done in Hepburn where because one person cared, the post office closed, then reopened, albeit in a smaller way. Kate Ellis, who’s run the Hepburn General Store for eight months, took over the closing post office when no-one else would or could.

“I was really upset to hear it was closing,” she says. “My main concern was that I didn’t want the community to lose the boxes. I talked to Australia Post and the best and easiest way was to move them.”

So on a freezing day at the start of the month a hole was hacked in the wooden wall and the verandah extended around a corner of the venerable general store and 93 boxes hauled on a piano carrier a few hundred metres up Main Road to start a new life. Then in came the new Communal Postal Agent’s first customer, a bloke anxious to pick up his passport.

Besides the post boxes and parcel collection, the store will sell stamps, and that’s it. For anything else, customers will go to Daylesford.

According to Australia Post 900 general stores also run post offices across the country. But what a store this is, from the locally made walkin’ sticks, to a clapped-out cash register, a pensioned-off wireless, the not-for-sale wooden model

of the store, it oozes character. From the Trentham Tucker biscuits, to milk from Inglenook near Ballarat, and Max and Delilah’s pates, terrines and chutney, there is an emphasis on local products.

A sign for the Ballarat Courier is as faded as the paper itself. A blackboard bears a chalked “verse” with awful puns urging goodness in garden language, such as “lettuce be kind”, “turnip to help”, and have “thyme for each other”. The author, it says, is unknown, doubtless preferring the safety of anonymity.

Below the wonderfully varying wall colours is an ancient little wooden box with handles emblazoned Hepburn Spa. Why ? Pies, toasties, bread, fruit and vegies, the old joint is lined with seemingly everything one would need. A coffee machine hisses away as Ellis hops up to serve another customer or help some of her five casual staff, one of whom helps with mail sorting at 7.30am.

A widow with a six-year-old daughter, Kate Ellis worked in fashion, logistics and freight for more than 20 years from the time she was 17. When one of her two fashion labels reverted to its US owner she decided it was time to leave Richmond, Melbourne, and join her mother, who’s lived here for 12 years.

“I’ve always wanted to work with food and my dream was a little shop.” In October last year, just a month after arriving, she saw it come true.

For about 12 years Glenn and Arlene Malone ran the store. “A great business,” says Ellis.

Ellis has put new seats out the front but plans to leave the varying wall colours.

And the partial wooden floor. The rest resembles squares of lino. Is it? “I’ve no idea. It’s character.” In the freshly minted post shop, that seems to be the point.

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ASIL Eliades painted the final portrait of former prime minister Malcolm Fraser, who passed away this year. Basil spoke with Donna Kelly.

DK: How do you feel about painting the final portrait of Malcolm Fraser?

BE: In hindsight I feel honoured to have created this image. It is better than I thought it would be - which is always the case, creating a work is always about dissatisfaction at some level, because you’re working towards making something better. And it has something of him in it, so I feel good about it. It’s also a little strange, as I’ve now painted a few final portraits - Margaret Carnegie, Richard Pratt - although Mr Fraser of course has a much bigger frame of reference, so the image has sudden loadings that it didn’t have previously.

DK: What was he like to sit for you?

BE: We’d met a few times over the years, so he was genial and pleasant - I even managed to make him laugh - but statesman-like is probably the best ongoing descriptor of him.

DK: Do you think you “got” him?

BE: You know, I think I did. This image began as a very flat, almost cartoony image, a caricature more than a portrait. But when I began re-working it, thinking about the many ways Mr Fraser was perceived, and this cubist-y, multiple perspective image evolved, then I realised how it was echoing those changing public perceptions.

DK: When did you realise you were an artist?

BE: Probably in about year 9 (1981?), when I realised I “got” what was going on in paintings prior to processing them.

DK: What does your artwork mean to you?

BE: I live to paint.

DK: What are the challenges of being an artist?

BE: Many. But what freedom and joys are entangled in those challenges! The biggest challenge, I guess, is being brave enough to follow your ideas and values, yet being humble enough to listen to others’ perspectives. Then there’s discipline, ideology, value systems... yep, there are challenges!

DK: What do you hope your art says to others?

BE: I’m always trying to communicate energy, sensuality, intensity. I’m more interested in the energy of a line than the description of a surface, so a painting about dancers will be about movement and physicality, not about showing the shape of a dress, and a portrait will have weight and stress and effort, not just the shape of a nose...I hope all my work says something honest about my love of the physical world, and the poetic, aesthetic and energetic ones, too.

DK: Where can people view your works?

BE: Lots of them are online, some are at The Convent, and all the recent ones are at the studio. Just drop me an email via the website - www.basileliades.com DK: Do you have a particular piece that’s a favourite?

BE: The current one. It has to be. Otherwise I’m doing something wrong...

Having said that, I do love the one of Australian Dance Theatre #1. I think it headed off and did stuff without me, and I just kinda watched it happen. That’s pretty fun when it comes together.

DK: What would you say to a young person who is thinking about embarking on a career in the art world?

BE: Dive dive dive!

DK: Anything else you would like to add?

BE: A fish.

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TONE masonry is a trade as old as civilisation itself and throughout the world there are countless testaments to this ancient profession. It is an exacting craft and divided up into numerous specialty areas.

They range from the cutting and shaping of building blocks, the carvings of decorations such as foliage, figures and animals, to restoration work and lettering.

Traditionally stonemasons would complete a seven-year apprenticeship which is how most people continue to learn their skills today. But for Clydesdale stonemason Les Futo, his entry into this specialist world was a little bit more informal.

“I was living in Melbourne in the 80s working in a range of different jobs but was looking for something new and interesting to get into. In 1989 I had a mate who was working on the restoration of Scot’s Church on the corner of Collins and Russell streets in the city and he let me come and check out what they were doing.

“They had a carving shop right on the footpath with dust and stone everywhere and it looked really inviting. An old Hungarian guy by the name of Bill Zambo ran the shop and he said ‘Work for me for one day. If I like the way you work, you have a job, if I don’t like how you work, then no job’. Fortunately he was happy with my try-out. He gave me a job and that where it all started.”

Since his entry into the industry over 25 years ago, Les has learnt something from every facet of what, from the outset, has been an endlessly fascinating and challenging trade.

“I was definitely thrown in the deep end but I picked up skills as I went along,” says Les. “There was so much to learn hanging around on the job and the more keen you were to buy tools and get involved, the more opportunities you got.”

Les has always placed great value on the free flow of information in the trades and has learnt much from the many people he has worked with here and in Italy where he has travelled on several occasions.

Terrazzo, or the art of creating form work using composite stone material, holds a particular fascination for Les after meeting a retired local expert who sold him all his marble stock, machinery and provided him with all the advice he needed.

But his skills do not end there.

“I am probably one of a dozen workers in the region who could call themselves allrounders. I can cut letters, rebuild a chimney, cut a bench top or do restoration.

In fact, over the years 60 per cent of my work has been on the restoration of all types of buildings large and small.

“Currently I’m working on the restoration of the Warrnambool Christ Church Tower. In the past I’ve been involved with St Patrick’s Cathedral, St Michael’s, the Melbourne General Post Office and the old Melbourne Gaol.”

Les attributes his skills to a genuine do-it-yourself belief and is in turn grateful to all those who share their own accumulated knowledge.

“It is for these reasons that stone masonry is not a disappearing art form,” he says.

“There are enough people in the trade who are passionate enough to do the research and get it right. They are looking at what’s happening overseas, attending seminars and sharing what they learn.

“I know there are techniques that have been lost over time but we can reinvent them with our new tools. I believe that as long as there is a passion and understanding, then nothing is going to die out. The skills will just continue to change and develop.”

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Opening of the Oven for the 5000 Club

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From left, Jackie Coates, David Moses and Loretta Little take the first bun out of the new oven.

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HE 5000 Club has presented a “flash Italian Ilve” oven to the Anglican Parish of Daylesford.

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Last Friday, at the weekly lunch, Ballarat MP Catherine King performed a special “opening of the oven” celebration. Also present were Harry Santavas and Simon Burgess of The Good Guys in Brighton who reduced the price of the oven making the purchase possible.

The oven will be used by The 5000 Club for its weekly three-course meals, and other groups using the hall.

5000 Club committee organiser Loretta Little said the volunteers had been working with a 16-year-old oven which “took 20 minutes just to light”.

“I decided, with the volunteers’ approval, that we had enough money to buy a new stove but the Ilve, which is commercial grade, was more than $4000.

“But when I told The Good Guys why I wanted it, they did a bit of magic on their calculator, and brought the price down to just over $2000.

“The parish council then paid for it to be delivered and installed.”

Ms Little said the 5000 club, which started in 2011, served an average of 40 meals each Friday, meaning volunteers had worked over an old stove for 7360 three-course lunches.

“We now have a plethora of volunteers because once they start, they stay. It is really all about them. We have four cooks who do a wonderful job and then there are our dishwashers – we have bought a dishwasher - and serving volunteers.

“It all works really well. We are very happy with what we do.

“Second Bite is a strong supporter and we have really great support from our community as well. With donations I go shopping each week and the cost of three-courses is under $2.”

Ms Little said it was now not just about lunch with Keeping Daylesford Warm dropping off winter woollies and other people leaving donations of tins of food, fruit and other clothing.

“A client told me they come here because it is a happy place. And that is the key. We have a happy atmosphere. It’s wonderful.”

The 5000 Club will not operate this Friday, June 12 but will be serving its fabulous three-course lunches again from Friday, June 19.

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Just sayin’ with Donna Kelly

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THOUGHT about running for council once. I know, temporary leave of sanity.

I even attended one of those “women in council” gatherings at the Daylesford Town Hall. When I left I thought they had really done it badly - they had been honest.

About the amount of time involved, the crap pay, people calling at all times of the day and night, and weekends, attending events you would rather avoid. And as a journo I was already dealing with all that - so I thought I would avoid a double-up.

Anyway, I have been as interested as the next person watching the rubbish and Hepburn Hub debate on social media. And seeing the huge numbers attending meetings. And thinking either way, you just can’t win.

Some people want a bin service, some people don’t. Some want bigger bins others want more recycling options. Others just want to keep their tip vouchers, others want a bin service and some tip vouchers too please. Just quietly, that’s me.

We pay now for a private service for a big bin but also get tip vouchers - and it works just fine. We also burn off during winter and happily use the fortnightly recycling service - apart from when the truck comes and there’s the rattle of shame of all those bottles... sometimes I wonder if the truck will tip over Flintstones-style. If you don’t know who they are ask a grown up - like grown up by about 50 years or more.

And then there’s the Hepburn Hub. There was an ABC television show recently, Utopia, which made fun of government projects in a very fun, take the piss, way.

In one show they talked about an education precinct and the eager government PR bloke said excitedly “could it be a hub?” and then kept rolling the word out like huuubbbbb.

Sometimes I imagine the councillors and staff saying Hepburn Huuubbbb.

But once again, you just can’t win.

You talk about energy savings and payback periods, and how much money you will save in the long term and the sustainable aspect, but people just want to keep a toddlers’ pool.

Then you take off an entire story to reduce overhang and keep the toddlers’ pool and people say you were obviously either being excessive before or now everyone will be cramped and there will be no room for services.

I lived in Japan for a bit and I don’t think they worried about consultation. Need a tunnel for a new bullet train, blow up the mountain. Need a new freeway, knock down the houses in the way. All for the good of the country.

Not saying we should do this here but I wouldn’t be a councillor for quids. Just sayin’...

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i, my name is Chloe and I am a six-year-old staffy.

As you can see I am a happy girl. Being a staffy I’d love to go to a home where someone is around most of the time as I crave human company. But just before you pick me I am letting you know I will need secure fencing, especially as I am afraid of storms and fireworks. Isn’t everyone? We can’t all be brave all the time!

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Sharing culture and language in Italy

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T’S a case of I say potato, you say patata for a Daylesford teacher representing Australia at the World Expo in Milan.

Daylesford Primary School’s Italian language teacher Trudi Blick helped develop links with a sister school in Italy after being invited by the Italian Consulate to participate in the ‘About Taste’ project three years ago.

One of just four Australian schools chosen for the project, which sees students learn languages through exchanges about their regional food, Daylesford became sister school with i.curoni – a school in Romagnano Sesia, near Novara not far from Milan.

And it was in Milan that Ms Blick took centre stage to present her findings from the About Taste project – at the World Expo 2015 which is themed ‘Feeding The Planet, Energy for Life.’

Sadly, Australia was homeless at the event – while 145 countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe had a pavilion, Australia did not and Ms Blick conducted her presentation at the Italian pavilion.

“It was incredible, there were pavilions from really poor countries all over the world, but Australia didn’t have one; I was surprised that they decided not to have a presence at the World Expo,” Ms Blick said.

The presentation included learning that had taken part during About Taste – each school chose a food to focus on and Daylesford chose the potato as it is grown locally.

“We presented about how we shared the cultural aspects of our country, about

the food that we produce regionally, about language learning and pedagogy – the teaching of languages across the world.

“We presented our work - we focused on recipes and we made calendars, we made clay animation films – 11-year-olds made clay animation films about food in Italian so we showed those, they are amazing.”

Ms Blick also made time in her busy schedule, which included meetings with an Italian Education Senator, the Mayor of Novara and interviews with Italian media outlets, to visit the sister school.

“It’s interesting because it’s very similar to Daylesford in topography - it’s bigger than Daylesford but it’s a cool climate, and it’s in the country.”

Though Ms Blick wasn’t the first visitor from Daylesford Primary School that i.curoni has recently had.

“One of our families went over - two students and their parents went over to visit the sister school and they loved it.”

Meanwhile the work with the sister school is set to continue, sharing language through letters and film and future presentations despite pressure for schools to learn Asian languages.

“In Daylesford, Italian is like our community language - even though people aren’t speaking it much anymore, it’s our heritage. In the 1850s Italians came and helped developed the area so in my opinion it’s going to continue to be a strong language.

“And the European Union are pushing not to drop European languages because Europe is such a strong trade and work-prospects language. Now languages are certainly on the agenda again, and that can only be a good thing.”

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Frances listening to vendors’ needs and helping them get results

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RANCES Harkin has always been known for her ability to bring people together through her art.

Having lived in inner city Melbourne, the Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire, her work has constantly been motivated by her desire to create community.

Her art space Axiom Gallery in North Melbourne was considered a hub for emerging artists and musicians and this was also the case when she moved to regional Victoria and opened Made in Malmsbury and later, Little Gallery in Trentham.

“A lot of people know me through my work in the galleries,” the Trentham resident said.

The artist has spent most of her life working as a silversmith and managing galleries across Victoria.

But a recent health scare meant the mother-oftwo had to start limiting the amount of time she could spend pursuing her art.

“There were too many years of toxicity from metals so I had to consciously start thinking about what else I could do,” she said.

Wanting to maintain her passion for community building, Frances soon discovered that working as a real estate agent might be her calling.

Attracted to the humanistic side of sales, she said she hoped to eradicate the stigmas often associated with the industry.

“There’s a bit of a stigma associated with being a real estate agent – that we’re only in it for the

money – and I’m here to prove that wrong,” she said.

“I hope people see that there is more to it than that.”

Frances started studying to become a real estate agent in August last year.

After completing her course at the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, she started working for the revolutionary real estate group eview.

She said the eview model meant she worked for herself which although quite daunting at first, meant she could connect with people on a more personal level.

“Normally if you find work as a real estate agent straight out of school, you will have to work in an office but I didn’t want that,” Frances said.

“The eview model is quite cutting edge. My office is at home, I farm my own local area, I seek out potential sellers and conduct my own appraisals. It’s completely me and my profile.”

Since moving to country Victoria almost 10 years ago, Frances has taken pleasure in the close-knit and artistically diverse region in which she lives.

Although she said art would always remain a part of her life, she said it was heartening to have established another way to give back to her local community.

“When people sell a home it can be stressful so it’s important that I help them through that whole process. After all, home is where the heart is.

“The biggest thing for me is for my vendors to be confident and comfortable and to be able to trust me. It’s really important to keep them informed every step of the way.

“It’s all about listening to the vendors’ needs and helping them get the results they want.”

For information about property sales or for a free appraisal, contact Frances on 0425 766 799 or email frances.harkin@eview.com.au The eview Real Estate Group has been nominated as the Boutique Agent of the Year.

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Sex with strangers

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CTOR, and former Hepburn resident Samuel Johnson will star, alongside Tottie Goldsmith, in Sex with Strangers at the Kyneton Town Hall this month.

The play explores the complications between online lives and real-world relationships in the digital age.

Olivia (Goldsmith) and Ethan (Johnson) are thrown together at a rural writers’ retreat in Michigan in the middle of a snow storm.

She is a beautiful, strong, but fragile, conservative English teacher on a quest to write her second novel a decade after her first was a commercial flop.

He is a brash, handsome, young blogger and a commercial sensation who writes graphic memoirs of his love life. He is well versed in the cyberspace potential for fame and fortune.

Sparks fly amid sexual and cultural clashes as this odd couple grapple with the book versus the e-book, sex versus romance and privacy versus publicity.

Sex with Strangers is at the Kyneton Town Hall on Tuesday, June 16 from 8pm.

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A Sparkling Life (AN ONGOING column by Marian Sidwell and her recollection of living in Daylesford - and early childhood memories. The first excerpt ran in The Local, Issue 28, September 15, 2014. Back issues at tlnews.com.au) Drawing by Daylesford artist Brian Nash art@briannash.com.au

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Y days of tears and running home to mum were over. I did, however, chant a lot to myself that first night and came to the conclusion that French was stupid.

Nothing was spelt the way it was pronounced and for the two years I had it as a subject my opinion didn’t change any. I think I was too logical to cope. A real ‘True Blue’ I was and couldn’t muster up anything like an accent. All I got out of the whole two years, I’m sure, was learning what RSVP stood for on invitation cards. I somehow did pass my final French exam with a whopping 51 per cent if I remember correctly.

Science on the other hand was more in my line although the first few lessons were a bit old hat for me. When I was seven or eight I already knew air had weight and pressure and what a vacuum was. Dad had taught me around many a camp fire with tins of baked beans. Just open the tin, turn it upside down over the pot, pierce a hole in the bottom and the air pressure did the rest rushing in through the hole to fill the vacuum and push the beans out.

It still seemed like magic even though I knew it wasn’t. At last I thought I was one up on him after a lesson at school on distillation with all its complicated equipment. I went home full of myself thinking I was going to explain to him the wonder of it all. Not so. I got a lesson about condensation; everything from the steam from the hot water in the bathroom hitting the cold walls to wet windows inside on a cold day. And if that wasn’t enough he even explained that what I was calling steam wasn’t steam at all but vapour and he had both our heads down close to the spout of the boiling kettle pointing out the transparent bit between the spout and the vapour was the real steam and never to touch it because it was one of the worst burns I could get. After that when it came to science I changed my direction with dad. In fact I only did the subject for two years. Who needed science when I had my dad!

Maths apparently was a must if I was to “make anything of myself”.

The term worried me. It was thrown about all over the place. From home, from teachers, from kids themselves so I thought I’d better throw myself into it too. Apart from algebra it got my approval, it was all fairly logical anyway and dad once again came into his own.

We would discuss degrees in mountain slopes, roof lines and roads. I learnt percentages in buckets of mushrooms, multiplication in the garden; so many plants by so many rows. He should have had a board and tassel on his head instead of the old felt hat he constantly wore. He was a great dad.

After two years I dropped algebra and geometry and went ahead with arithmetic only, knowing full well, thanks to dad, that when I grew up I could be a mountaineer, a roof tiler, a road maker or a market gardener.

Who needed algebra squiggles?

Geography was great. I needed that. There was a real world out there waiting for me when I grew up. Tundras, tropics, the Canadian Rockies, Roaring Forties, thirsty deserts and deltas all intrigued me.

I loved colouring in the edges of my maps with the quarter inch of blue scribble to represent the sea. There was just so much I loved about my school but that bit of blue scribble I think outranked it all.

History gave me the irrits. I wasn’t interested in wars. History was just so full of it. My wonderful uncle only had one leg and I missed my dad when I was little. And it was all because of war. Old Magellan, Columbus and Vasco de something or other held a bit of interest I suppose as did medieval England and its filth but we barely touched on our own Australian history which was a pity as there was enough of it to learn about and appreciate. I battled on, hating every lesson; Clive of India, the Boston Tea Party, the storming of the Bastille. Yuk! And whatever the ‘Magnacarter’ was I did learn it was signed just after lunch….twelve-fifteen!

Here is the solution to last week’s crossword. This week’s crossword is on page 22. All the answers are somewhere in The Local. Good luck!

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She talked to Donna Kelly.

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CW: Fifteen years ago when my children were young I become interested in reiki to help with their general health and wellbeing. I was looking at a career change because of small children - I have a retail background - and attended a weekend workshop in reflexology, at The Australian School of Reflexology and Relaxation. I was hooked. I couldn’t believe how good it made you feel all over.

Physically and mentally.

DK: What’s it about?

CW: Reflexology is a wholistic, non-invasive therapy, which complements other therapies and modern medicine. It is based on the principle that all the components of the body are reflected in reflexes in the feet, hands, ears and face.

Simple pressure techniques using your hands on the reflexes bring the body into balance.

DK: What do you like about what you do?

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DK: Anything else you would like to share?

CW: I practice in Warrandyte in Melbourne during the week and Daylesford on the last Saturday of the month and Maldon on the Sunday.

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Known now as Bettina Ralph, she was a basketballer but had just had her first of two anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions – and was looking for a new sport.

Many would say rugby was a poor choice, but a neighbouring college sent out a challenge to her own college, and Bettina couldn’t resist.

Her team was “whooped” but she and another student went to a teacher to ask if they could start a team.

“We said we were serious. He was Welsh and a bit sceptical but said yes and we never looked back.

“I ended up playing in the college league and then with clubs and we travelled a lot. I did that for six years and loved it. Although my body is paying for it now…

At the top of her game Bettina even played for Canada and rugby was also where she met her husband to be, Steve. He was in Canada and joined the same club – and the rest is history.

“We moved back to Australia and I coached an under 15s boys team in Toowoomba for three months but then we moved to Melbourne and I had my children. The Victorian Rugby Union also asked me to help develop women’s rugby and I did help out for a while but it wasn’t the right time for me.

“The world took over and then women’s rugby took over the world.”

However the sport also led to party planning and events life (Bettina runs Special Touch wedding and events) with back in the rugby years her being asked to organise a beach party fundraiser in the minus 25 celcius Canadian winter with, what else, sand and pina coladas in coconuts.

And while Bettina realises AFL rules Victoria, she would still like to have more rugby in her life.

“We did try a few years back to get something happening in Daylesford and also with ChillOut. It didn’t happen but there’s a small village in Canada, similar to here, and they hold a three-day rugby weekend each year. It’s an amazing weekend affair – and I think that would be great here in summer.” Watch this space.

See Bettina’s photo on page 48.

Brass band comes second D AYLESFORD Community Brass Band has taken out second place in D Grade in the recent Bendigo Eisteddford.

Conductor Jenny Jordan said the band performed three pieces including a new work by member Mark Lyall titled Hymm for Things Forgotten.

“It was a new work and a very approachable piece. We are lucky to have Mark with the band.”

Ms Jordan said the event saw 25 band members take part from as far away as Dandenong and Smythesdale.

“Many people are drawn to our little town because they love the band. It is a really friendly atmosphere.

“Some of our members also play for other bands - and competed on the day with them.

“It was a great day and we were very happy to come home with a second place.

The winners were the Salvation Army Youth Band from Barwon Heads.”

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Rosie’s Diary

Dear Diary,

Dear Diary, I think Curly might just be on holiday. Apparently a lot of people head off for three or four months to escape winter – so maybe he did that. Maybe it’s time to stop worrying. Oh, we had a lot of people turn up on the weekend. It was one of the carer’s birthdays. The woman one. They kept talking about a “big birthday”.

Mmm. I am 105 and no-one fusses over me. When my birthday rolls around I am lucky to get a bone. She got stacks of stuff. And lots of glass bottles. She must like glass. Time for a final scout around to see if I can find any more food dropped on the floor. Luckily they have some grip challenged friends.

I can’t find Curly. I have looked everywhere. Around the yard, in the house, under the deck (don’t tell the carers – we’re not allowed there), even all his Rosie – the happily ageing kelpie cross favourite spots like the dirt mound by the water tank and the bit behind the shed where he buried treats in case the carers forgot about feeding us. His collar is still Dear Diary, here, on a shelf, so he must be somewhere. The carers never let us leave without our collars on. It’s a real mystery. And a really odd thing is the carers aren’t I am just going to resign myself to being an only dog. And enjoy it. Curly is looking for him. I guess it’s up to me. Maybe it’s time for a jump over the fence to clearly off somewhere with a new collar having a good time. Oh, the carers have look further afield. Mmm. I think I will take a little nap first to build up my energy. been talking about us having a little holiday soon. “Somewhere warm” seems I haven’t jumped a fence for a long time. to be the phrase. They just need one of my coats – Rob and Annie could help them out. They could just slip their head through and Velcro the rest around their Rosie – the concerned kelpie cross tummies. It works really well. But a break would be nice. Some new smells, new walks, maybe meet some new dog friends. It does get a bit boring on my mat in Dear Diary, the office but someone has to help them. Between us, they are not that bright.

Still no sign. But you know what. I was thinking last night it’s not all bad being an only dog. I get all the pats, all the snuggles, all the treats – I think I have even put on a few kilos. But that happens in winter. The carers have also bought me some new stuff finally. A really cool coat which makes my bum look tiny and a heated mat for my bed. You just turn it on in May and turn it off in October. It’s lovely. I used to stay up late but now I wander off to bed about 8pm. And I hardly ever get in the carers’ bed anymore. I hate to be indiscreet but one of them, the man one, has a bit of a, hmmm, wind problem. Not much fun under the covers when that happens. Anyway, off to my bed.

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Rosie – the bored kelpie cross Dear Diary, Something strange happened today. You know I have been looking for Curly but decided he was off on holiday? Well, I was in the yard today and swear I heard him bark. True story. I looked around but he was nowhere to be found. But then I sort of “felt” him walk past. Like he was still there but gone. I know. Weird. But it sort of made me feel happy. Like he was OK. Peaceful. I know, I know, I have either been living in Daylesford too long or I shouldn’t have eaten that mushroom I found. Anyway, that’s my story. Definitely time for a nap.

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Time has come for major changes to CHFL Opinion by sports expert Dan Lonergan

Clubs like Gordon and Learmonth have been there since the start and have one flag between them, although Gordon has made a great start this year and the Lakies were in the finals in 2014. Gordon were on their knees five years ago, but N LOCAL footy whether it be in metropolitan Melbourne or in are now on the verge on being a power. country Victoria, there are leagues that have many teams, but most That message is being promoted by league administrators, but there’s still plenty have them in divisions. of scepticism outside the league of consistent ongoing prosperity.

The Victorian Amateur Association is one such example. They have seven There are numerous clubs from the western side of Ballarat, who joined in 2011 divisions to play senior football generally made up of eight or 10 clubs in each - Skipton, Carghnam/Linton and Smythesdale along with Rokewood/Corindhap, division and a social competition called the Club 18. the most southern side. They are all struggling.

We are talking of major Melbourne leagues here, but the Eastern League, Then there’s the eastern side teams all on the road to Melbourne, the reigning arguably the best suburban league in Melbourne has four leagues comprising premiers Bungaree, the runners-up Springbank, Dunnstown and Gordon along 44 teams, 12 in division one and division three and 10 each in division two and with Ballan. division four.

They are the better-performed teams in the league. There’s also the furthest The Essendon District Football League, which is a powerful league especially in north western town, Waubra, who have been a pretty successful combination for a first division with their ability to attract quality players - particularly several AFL while. players, has 10 in division one, nine in division two and eight in division three.

However, there are too many one-sided results especially with Smythesdale, The Southern and Northern leagues both have three divisions as well. In some who three weeks ago got trounced by Gordon by 429 points conceding 69 goals ways it’s comparing apples with pears in regard to the state of suburban local and then in their next match went down to Dunnstown by 222 points. footy to country footy, but sadly there are still too many country teams in tiny They had a percentage of just two last year and scored only 92 points for the towns just able to field a team but in many cases barely competitive.

The positive is they are finding a way to play matches even though it might be a season. They have been marginally better according to the club this year, but they haven’t won a game for four years. mad scramble on Friday to assemble a team.

AFL Goldfields, who oversees the League continues to remain patient as it’s The Central Highlands League is a prime example. They have 18 clubs, which is way too many, spread all over Ballarat and reasonably close distances compared optimistic about Smythesdale’s long term future as it has a developing residential area Lucas nearby, which is gaining a reputation of being the fastest growth area to other leagues. in Ballarat.

You have the northern teams like Daylesford, who are yet to win a game this With 18 teams at the moment, the League needs to do what the suburban season after being a power for the previous 10 years or so, winning three flags. competitions have in place, divisions. In the Central Highlands, have two The Bulldogs lost a number of players and are clearly struggling with this mass divisions and the top four from each go through to the finals. exodus.

You obviously have nine in each division if all teams have survived with the top Hepburn is right next door and this is another example of two next door nine from one year going to the first division and the bottom nine doing battle in neighbours not liking each other. second division. The only issue would be having a bye in each division and if you There’s also Newlyn, Clunes and Creswick. Hepburn is the only team in the top are to play each other twice reduce the home and away season to 16 matches. eight after the first third of the season and they have been a power having won the If Clunes leaves another conundrum is introduced with a 17 team competition, most number of premierships, eight, since the inception of the league in 1979. so one division of nine and one of eight seems to be the best scenario.

Clunes at this stage are considering moving to the Maryborough/Castlemaine District League.

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EPBURN Springs Golf Club hosted their first Golf Victoria Senior Amateur event on May 28 and 29 with 31 visitors and 19 local members competing.

Organisers described the course as “a jewel of a course” and as “a must… if you want to test your game”.

In the scratch event Bev Smith of Hepburn Springs won the women’s event with Greg Welsh from Colac winning the men’s.

Julie Azzopardi and Graham Cronin, both of Hepburn Springs, claimed the handicap events respectively. Other local players to claim runner-up prizes were Rose Mobbs and Jan Smith.

Many golf club members volunteered their time to cater for the event and to prepare the course to showcase it for the players.

The event was so successful that the event may return to Hepburn Springs next year.

Pictured from left, Jan Smith, Bev Smith, Julie Azzopardi and Rose Mobbs See Hepburn Springs Golf Club report on page 43.

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AYLESFORD Macedon Ranges Open Studios has announced its artists.

DMROS runs from October 31 to November 15 and sees 27 artists opening their studios to the public.

DMROS curatorial panel comprising National Gallery of Victoria’s Isobel Crombie, Heidi Gallery’s Lesley Harding and Alcaston Gallery’s Beverly Knight selected the artists.

Macedon Ranges Shire artists include father and son artists Peter and Daniel Butterworth, sculptor George Lianos, painter Marion Alexopoulos, Sarah Gabriel of Kyneton Galley Lauriston Press, husband and wife duo Padma and Ashika Ostapkowicz of Embrace Arts Studios, mosiac artist Kathryn Portelli, photographer Deborah Mullins, sculptor Jess Szigethy-Gyula, sculptor and printmaker Tim Jones, painter Helen Cottle and sculptor Anthony Vanderzweep.

The Hepburn Shire line-up includes oil and fresco painter Bronwyn Bain, painter and printmaker Kim Barter, painter David Bryant, printmaker and drawer Jacky Gorring, painter and printmaker Helga Hart, ceramicist Tina Lee, printmaker Dianne Longley, painter Greg Mallyon, painter Louise Otten, mixed media artist Chris Rowe, painter Anne Saunders, painter Doug Wright and photographer Ellie Young.

The artists will each contribute one piece of work to the DMROS group exhibition and program hub in Kyneton.

Creative producer Jill Rivers said visitors to the program had grown each year since it was established in 2012 with DMROS 2014 drawing more than 4000 people.

“We are also proud that already two new galleries have grown out of artists meeting through DMROS – Little Gallery in Trentham and Little Sister Gallery in Malmsbury, both of which are adding vibrancy to our already robust arts scene in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges.”

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The Pie is back!

We are now well and truly into the prettiest season of the year, Autumn.

And to warm up our bellies, our most popular dish is back on the menu.

House made pies, served on a bed of mash with peas and jus.

In the colder months, our opening hours have changed. We are still open for dinner seven nights a week. Lunch is now served Friday - Monday only except for school holidays when we will remain open seven days a week.

Open for Dinner 7 Days from 5pm.

Lunch Friday-Monday from noon

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR CALL US ON 03 5348 2335

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My shout!

By Roy Lever

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AST week I bid farewell to a friend who is off to travel the world for the next few months. Unsurprisingly this got me thinking about beer.

More specifically it got me thinking of India pale ales (IPAs) and how out of necessity for ale this beer style was created to supply those who dared to travel and explore.

Let me explain.

In the mid to late 1700s the British Empire had expanded to create a new colony in India. All was going swimmingly except for a distinct lack of good beer. Due to the hot and humid temperatures brewing was proving impossible in the colony, so beer was imported from the motherland. This had two problems.

First, the beer style of dark ales and porters didn’t suit the climate of India and second, the beer didn’t travel well over the three to five month boat journey and was often spoiled by the time it arrived.

By the 1790s George Hodgson, who was brewing pale ale from the Bow Brewery in East London, had developed a beer that would prove to overcome the problems encountered by the colony. Hodgson took his pale recipe and added considerably more hops and made his brew high in alcohol. Both of these factors would act as natural preservatives.

Hodgson’s beer proved a big hit in the colony as it was tasty, and the hoppy nature of the beer was refreshing in the Indian heat. Soon he had become a rich man, who for many years held a monopoly in the India ale trade.

Back home they hadn’t heard of this high hopped higher alcohol India ale until 1827 when a fateful ship wreck in the Irish Sea saw the ships contents (a load of beer destined to the colony) auctioned in England and suddenly this beer was highly sought across the country.

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Today, IPAs are still a big hit. They are still signified by their higher alcohol and hoppy bitterness. They are an awesome pairing to hot and spicy dishes and often have a deep fruity and sometimes herbal aroma with a crisp hop finish.

Here are two IPAs that will whet your tastebuds for this well travelled beer style.

Bon Voyage!

Mountain Goat (Richmond, Victoria) India Pale Ale 6.2%abv $16.99 per 4 x 330ml bottles This Goat pours a deep orange-amber colour which has an off white to beige head. The aroma is slightly malty, mixed with pine needles, and hint of citrus fruits. The first mouthful is immediately toffee sweet up front due to its big malty backbone. It then opens up to reveal strong hop bitterness with grapefruit and raisins (Citra and Galaxy hops). The bitterness lingers with its piney resin and sweet caramel flavours. This is an easy drinking beer which is a good example of the style. A great one to enjoy a pint of whilst making a note to make sure you keep this one on your try again and again list. Food match: roast duck or a spicy beef burger.

Blackhearts Brewery (Brighton, Victoria) English IPA – Limited Edition 6.8%abv $9.99 per 500ml bottle.

This English IPA pours a deep reddish brown and has a light latte brown head.

Its earthy aroma is a mix of biscuit and bread from the malts and dried stone fruits from the hops.

These aromas are reflected in its flavour which is quite smooth on the palette, being rich and deep with peaches and quince. It finishes with an increasing bitterness which is not overly apparent on the tongue but ends up being quite dry and peppery in the back of the mouth. It is well balanced and is a great interpretation of this traditional style. Do you believe in love at first sip? In the words of a teenage girl OMG. Food match: Malaysian chicken curry served with fresh banana and mango chutney.

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Gig Guide Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn

Bill Chambers & The Weeping Willows – Friday, June 12, 5pm Matt Gurry – Saturday, June 13, 9pm Lloyd Spiegel – Sunday, June 14, 5pm Cam Kettle – Saturday, June 20, 9pm Dog Gone South – Sunday, June 21, 5pm

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Blackwood Hotel, Blackwood

Harry J Nanos – Saturday, June 20, 6pm-10pm

The Grande Hotel, Hepburn

Janeen from Clarinda – Friday, June 12, 8pm Bliss Bombs – Friday, June 19, 8pm Marlene Dietrich tribute – Friday, June 26, 8pm

The Cosmopolitan, Trentham

Cat & Clint – Sunday, June 14 Memphis Joe – Sunday, June 21 Zeebs vs Miss Vitula – Sunday, June 28

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The Perfect Drop Restaurant & Wine Bar

Locals Night - Wednesdays $50 - 5 courses inc bubbles

Monday to Thursday - 4pm until late Friday to Sunday - 12pm until late

Happy Hours 4pm - 6pm Daily $10 Cocktail & $1 Oysters

Live Music in the bar on weekends. www.theperfectdrop.com 5 Howe Street, Daylesford 5348 1100

Sunday (Funday) $3.50 Pots all day

Welcome to The Farmers Arms Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner The Farmers Arms Daylesford offers the perfect blend of country charm combined with a sophisticated menu, wine list and professional service.

For more information about the pub and also our current menu, please visit our website: www.thefarmersarms .com.au 1 East Street Daylesford ph. 03 5348 2091

S PA C E N T R E M E A T S Suppli e rs of Ge nui ne lo cal prod uce

Our prime lamb & aged beef is produced on the family farm ‘Green Hills Natural’ near Malmsbury & the beef dry aged on our premises in Daylesford.

All our chickens come from Inglewood and are genuine free-range premium quality chickens

Our family farm aged beef can be prepared for any kind of cooking whether it be a barbeque, a beef burger or ‘Beef Bourguignon’

Beef Bourguignon Ingredients

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Conversations in Pubs

Women of Empire

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The series of relaxed conversations over a glass of wine in a country pub are designed to promote the benefits of engaging in arts & culture.

With his 40 plus years’ experience, Stuart Purves is qualified to encourage people to make arts and culture part of their everyday life. He has promoted arts in Australia since 1966 when he joined the gallery his parents had started 10 years earlier. He established a second Australian Galleries in Sydney in 1989 and was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in 2006.

The Australian Galleries represents a leading selection of modern and contemporary Australian artists including Arthur Boyd, John Brack, Sidney Nolan, Justin O’Brien, John Olsen, John Perceval, Albert Tucker, Fred Williams and currently Inge King, Colin Lanceley, William Robinson, Garry Shead, Jeffrey Smart, Tim Storrier and John Wolseley.

Link: ticketebo.com.au/conversationsinpubs Details: jill@fcconversations.com or 0418 389 189.

The exhibition is a tribute to the women of Anzac who drove ambulances and became cooks as part of the war effort, and those with medical training—doctors, nurses, masseuses—joined the men on warships, at Gallipoli, in Egypt and on the Western Front.

There are also those who stayed on the home front and replaced the men on farms, in banks and offices. Women also did voluntary work, making comforts and clothing for the troops or raising money for the women and children of Europe displaced by the war raging around them.

The Women of Empire 1914 – 1918 exhibition is from Dressing Australia - Museum of Costume. See it at the Kyneton Museum until June 21, from 11am to 4pm daily.

HE Australian Galleries director Stuart Purves will be guest speaker when arts advocate Jill Rivers holds the first of the 2015 winter series of Conversation at The Cosmo on Sunday, June 28.

OMEN of Empire 1914 – 1918 uses original fashion designs to tell the story of 30 of the women of Australia and New Zealand whose lives were transformed by their experiences in World War I.

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B&B - spot on for locals - real find for tourists Words | Images: Robin Archer

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HEN you first walk in to the new Breakfast & Beer on Vincent Street you immediately feel welcome, a bit like you have been invited over to a friend’s place for dinner or lunch.

(I say new because the new owners Michelle and Colin have added their personal touch and a completely new menu).

The decor reminds me a little of Brunswick or Smith streets in Melbourne but with a distinctly Daylesford ambience.

Liz (my wife) and I decided to have lunch at Breakfast & Beer, we’ve lived in the area about 10 years and still not tried all the eateries on offer, and must say we came away feeling very satisfied.

To be honest I am not much of a beer drinker these days - too much of good thing in the past, but for anyone who enjoys the odd ale this is one impressive beer list.

More than 100 local and imported labels and still more to come. This on top of a pretty decent wine and cider list. Oh, and I should mention the great coffee and the tea selection plus soft drinks and more.

But B&B is not only about beer. Colin and Michelle are serious about food and hospitality, it has been a dream for some time to run a cafe that they could put their own stamp on and it’s working. Colin does most of the meals and Michelle makes the sweets and looks after front of house. She also makes beautiful Welsh cakes and ‘domuffs’ - a clever cross between a muffin and a donut, yum.

The menu is not large but there are plenty of quality choices just the same, with fresh and local produce whenever possible including Colin and Michelle’s own tomato relish, jams and home grown veggies.

Starters

We started with some smoked salmon canapés - salmon, horseradish cream and capers on toasted home-made bread. Then Colin said we should try his herb roasted kipfler potatoes with caramelised onion aioli ($9) and enough for two.

The Taste of Daylesford

Enjoy a drink from our huge range of local and imported beers, ciders and local wines.

Or a fabulous coffee or sumptuous meal from an eclectic menu, all with the comfort of a toasty open fireplace.

We also serve gluten free and vegan options.

Friday nights - Pie Night.

Breakfast from 8am.

Lunch from 12pm - 3pm.

Tuesday to Sunday.

Dinner from 6pm - Late, Friday and Saturday.

Open Monday holidays.

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Rory

I was already feeling a bit comfortable when my Rory came along. I should explain that a Rory is named after (you guessed it) Rory, who came in one day and announced he was vegan, asked what was available, had a beer and waited until Colin appeared from the kitchen with a Rory ($16). A stack starting with a tasty hash brown, topped with lightly grilled tomato, mushroom slices and buttered kale that cascades down onto the plate, a sprinkle of quinoa and a light drizzle of olive oil. I am not a vegetarian so I had a perfectly poached egg on top - it was fantastic and I’ll come back for that one.

Liz had a small taste of starters because it was lunch and she is not the biggest of eaters so when her plate of smoked tuki trout with fresh horseradish-yogurt sauce with rocket ($18) arrived she could hardly believe the size of it. I said I would help if she couldn’t manage. (I’m good like that - an old trencherman.)

Something sweet

After that we should have taken a walk around the lake which is a few minutes away but I had noticed on the way in that Michelle had made a beautiful double chocolate cheesecake with strawberries and shaved white chocky - something different each day - so the lake had to wait.

Liz finished off with a green tea with a complimentary mini Welsh cake made

by Michelle, and a small portion of my cake, which met with smiling approval. I had no choice but to finish off my glass of Water Wheel Bendigo blanc, a very nice combo of sav blanc and chardonnay which suited my aged palette nicely thank you.

On another table someone was tucking into The Brekky and Beer which has to be seen to be believed consisting of toast, sausage, bacon, hash brown, tomato, mushroom, kale and egg ($24) with the option of one of two beers for an extra $5. It looked amazing and would definitely warrant twice around the lake. The lady with him was tackling one of Colin’s Pies of the Day with a hearty serving of potatoes and other veg ($22).

Summing up

I can do the white tablecloth eating as well as anyone but sometimes it’s nice to be thoroughly casual and relaxed and that’s the feeling we came away with.

If you live in the area and don’t give Breakfast & Beer a try for breakfast, lunch or dinner you could be missing out on a really good eating experience that won’t break the bank. If you are just visiting make sure you discover it, you will be pleasantly satisfied with what a ‘real taste of Daylesford’ is about.

Very tasty. Very satisfying. Very Daylesford.

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Transforming gardens ARTOBER under way

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YNETON District Health has kicked off a community project to transform its hospital grounds into welcoming gardens for patients, family, friends, carers and staff.

And Macedon Ranges Interiors’ Lindy Priest has become the first local business supporter by going online to donate a tree.

On Sunday, June 21 donors, staff and the Macedon Ranges community will plant, gather and celebrate the Stage 1 launch.

Money has come from Regional Arts Victoria and Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

Ms Priest, an interior designer, said it was “a treat” that the district hospital had the space to create somewhere special for local patients, families and staff.

“Gardens and nature can be an important part of the healing process.”

Link: kynetonhealth.org.au

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RTOBER is a celebration of art events in Hepburn Shire across October and into November.

In 2014 there were 16 art events which were promoted under the ARTOBER banner attracting more than 3000 people.

Chairperson Jan Pengilley said ARTOBER 2015 promised to be “bigger and better” with strong interest already from many artists, and community groups.

“Thanks to a $2000 community grant from Hepburn Shire Council we will be better able to market the events across the shire. We have a wealth of artistic talent with artists, schools and community groups which can to be harnessed and promoted.

“ARTOBER 2015 will include events such as the Daylesford Art Show which has been running for more than 20 years and is staged over the Cup Day long weekend each year. Entries close on October 9.”

Link: artdaylesford.com

Kyneton PS Art Show

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YNETON Primary School’s Art Show will be held on Friday, June 19 from 4.30pm to 7.30pm and Saturday, June 20 from 10am to 2pm.

Each class has made a sculpture based on Australian icons or monuments.

These items are up for grabs with a silent action to run throughout Friday evening and Saturday.

As well the grade one students have completed a scar or sorry tree which “represents the scars which Aborigines have had to wear” and is loaded with sorry notes that hang like fruit off the tree. People who have Indigenous heritage are encouraged to take a sorry note home with them.

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Signwriters keen to unravel region’s secrets

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HERE’S no denying that the Hepburn Shire region is renowned for embracing the arts. It was for this reason that signwriters Jill and Kim Johnson decided to make the move.

“We are from country New South Wales but were after a new adventure. We wanted to live in an area that appreciated the arts and had art galleries, a happening music scene and theatre,” Mrs Johnson said.

The Johnsons own a signage business called Signsation which they formerly operated in the country town of Young in New South Wales.

The business specialises in traditional brushwork, general sign writing, computer cut and print, shopfronts, banners and murals as well as signage for trucks, boats and tradespeople’s vehicles.

“Because of the unique township of Daylesford and the history and vibrancy of the whole Hepburn region, we felt there would be signwriting opportunities especially for those who can do traditional hand-painted signs,” Mrs Johnson said.

But it wasn’t only the vibrant arts scene that attracted the couple to the region.

They said the shire’s sense of community was a major drawcard and they hoped to connect with people of all backgrounds not only through their work, but also through various community events.

Having founded the NSW Gold Trails – a driving trail linking inland country towns with a history of gold and bushrangers – as well as the Gold Trails Re-enactment Group, Mr Johnson said he was eager to unravel the secrets of this region.

“I was involved in Peter Fitzsimons’ SBS program Race Riots of Australia as well as in the film The Legend of Ben Hall, providing actors, horses and stuntmen,” the history buff said.

“I’m very interested in local history, particularly related to gold and bushrangers.”

Mrs Johnson on the other hand worked as a primary school teacher in Young and said she was looking forward to meeting like-minded people in her newly-adopted home.

“I hope to pick up some part-time work here while also finding time to volunteer, bushwalk, meet new people and generally enjoy the district,” she said.

For more information about Signsation, visit www.signsation.net.au or email signsation05@gmail.com

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Monday 8 June 1:30pm A Royal Night Out (M) 3:30pm One Eyed Girl (MA15+) 6pm Pitch Perfect 2 (M)

Tuesday 16 June 10am Dior & I (M) 6pm Dior & I (M)

Tuesday 9 June 10am Pitch Perfect 2 (M) 6pm A Royal Night Out (M)

Friday 19 June 5:30pm Woman In Gold (M) 8pm Cloud of Sils Maria (MA15+)

Friday 12 June 5:30pm 71 (MA15+) 8pm Mad Max: Fury Road (MA15+)

Saturday 20 June 2:30pm Spy 5pm Cloud of Sils Maria (MA15+) 8pm Woman In Gold (M)

Saturday 13 June 2pm Dior & I (M) 5:30pm 71 (MA15+) 8pm Mad Max: Fury Road (MA15+) Sunday 14 June 1:30pm Dior & I (M) 3:30pm Mad Max: Fury Road (MA15+) 6pm 71 (MA15+)

Sunday 21 June 12:30pm Woman In Gold (M) 3pm Cloud of Sils Maria (MA15+) 6pm Spy

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Travel with Mr Clock just one of the perks in Don Breen’s amazing career journey Words: Donna Kelly | Image: Kyle Barnes

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HEN Don Breen started his career tinkering around with radios and televisions, he never dreamt he would one day travel the world with Mr Clock.

It’s been an interesting life for the man most of us know these days as the quiet bloke at the back of the room with his trademark fisherman’s cap firmly pulled down.

From communications projects in his early 20s, Don’s career soon morphed to medicine, or more correctly, medical technology. He also had an interest in mechanical engineering along with “various levels of qualifications - which gave me enough of an understanding of physics subjects to be dangerous”.

In 1958 Don joined the Baker Institute, run out of the Alfred Hospital as “the new kid on the block”.

“The activities there were largely medical research into cardio vascular and renal kidney research. There was a small engineering unit attached to provide technological support for the research programs which involved early electronics and early mechanical bits and pieces.

“I stayed there until I was 26 working on early heart-lung equipment and artificial kidney machines. It was very rewarding but not so financially.”

Using his many connections in the industry, Don decided to go it alone and worked successfully on “pioneering projects” with his company and a partner for a few years before being headhunted by Hewlett-Packard to open their medical division when they opened in Australia in 1967.

“I spent six months in the States with their engineering and marketing groups in medicine and scientific areas and then returned to Melbourne to open HP’s medical division.

“I stayed there for five years and it was rewarding. I travelled interstate and overseas a lot. As a young fellow embracing the corporate world - some of the adventures I embarked on were very interesting.

“One involved joining a flying demonstration lab of medical and test equipment run by Hewlett-Packard stopping at most major cities around the world. It was definitely a first for Australia.

“We were in a DC6B, a big aircraft, originally flown by Pan Am and with the original flight crew. They were very interesting people. Especially the navigator.

He was a wild character who navigated by sighting stars through a perspex dome on top of the aircraft.

“They flew into Brisbane and I joined them there and moved around Australia over three weeks demonstrating our wares to the major hospitals and universities whose management and staff swarmed to this unique marketing event. They had never seen anything quite like it before.

“Oh, we also had a full-on entertainment area at the rear of the plane which, of course, contained a well-stocked bar.

“The plane finally left Perth to continue its world trip, minus the navigator who apparently ‘jumped ship’. I think he liked Australia.”

Don’s other memory, among many, is of Hewlett-Packard’s atomic clock and accompanying it around the world to check on time keeping machines - this time on commercial flights.

“The atomic clock is a very highly accurate time-keeping standard which is accurate to a miniscule fraction of time and holds its time for an amazingly accurate number of digits over years.

“The clock went on tour and it was a very neat machine, about the size of two Eskies. It sat silently in a first class seat with a seat belt around it. It had its own ticket in the name of Mr Clock.

“And Mr Clock had to be accompanied by someone and that was yours truly.

“We had taken the real time from the US time standard in Washington and then took Mr Clock around the world to check on other clocks which maintain their time standards - vital in areas of astronomy and digital communication and the like.

“It was important for this experiment that this machine travelled all around the world, returning eventually to Washington. Ironically, there was an incident at HP in Melbourne where someone (an employee’s child so the story goes) unplugged its power source and it lost its brain and had to return to the States to be reset.”

Don says that his travels with Mr Clock were a good demonstration of Einstein’s theory of relativity. Einstein said the faster you travel the more apparent it is that time seems to differ. If you travel at the speed of light,

theoretically time will stand still at the point of departure.

“So while we were only travelling at a reasonable speed of around 400km an hour, it was definitely demonstrated that by the time the clock returned to Washington there was a time difference. Einstein’s theory had come into play.

“In effect, travelling at some fraction of the speed of light, a small difference could be captured. Time was different as far as Mr Clock was concerned.”

But despite spending “interesting years” with HP, Don had also met Sandy - the woman who would become his wife.

At this time Hewlett-Packard offered him the choice of staying on board and running HP Medical in Australia or returning to the US potentially to run their global medical sales.

At that time, Don felt the urge to “go it alone” again so in 1970 he left HP to start a small private enterprise which saw him developing and exporting hi-tech Melbourne manufactured products, largely in the telecommunications sectors.

After almost 40 years in the industry Don finally retired in 2008. Daylesford beckoned in 2009 and both Don and Sandy, who will celebrate their 47th wedding anniversary in October, haven’t looked back.

They are kept busy with three children, six grandchildren and one great granddaughter, but Don still finds himself the go-to man when something needs fixing.

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“The clock went on tour and it was a very neat machine, about the size of two Eskies. It sat silently in a first class seat with a seat belt around it.

It had its own ticket in the name of Mr Clock. And Mr Clock had to be accompanied by someone and that was yours truly.”

Do you wake with back ache?

If you said yes then your mattress may be the problem. Waking with aches and pains that disappear once you have a shower often is an indication that your mattress may be past its use by date or simply no longer suitable. In fact the quality lifespan of a mattress is approximately 7 years. Mattresses are designed for comfort, back care and rejuvenating sleep. So now you are thinking maybe you need a new mattress and have some questions about purchasing the ideal mattress for you.

Purchasing a new mattress, your questions answered...

Jenny from thebedshop Ballarat answering your most frequently asked questions about purchasing a new mattress.

Q, How often should I buy a new mattress?

A. The quality lifespan of a mattress is approx. 7 years, therefore we recommend replacing your mattress every 7 years.

This is because mattresses are designed for your comfort, back care and quality of sleep, thus every 7 years our bodies will have changed our needs have changed and the mattress will be is wearing.

Q. The mattress has 10 year guarantee so why will it only last 7 years?

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The individual pocketed spring system will also minimise disturbance caused from your partner moving.

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A. Yes. It definitely should, all luxury, comfortable and good quality mattress will indent, they have been designed to do this. It is the indentation or the contouring that is giving you support and comfort.

Q. How much should I spend on my new mattress?

A. The most expensive mattress in the store is not necessarilry the most suited to you and your partner.

We all have different needs and budgets, I would recommend if you have a budget in mind to let the sales assistant know so you can choose the best mattress for you and be within your budget. thebedshop Ballarat pricing guide. Queen mattress starts around $400.00 and can go up to $4000.

Q. What size is a queen mattress?

A. A queen mattress is 1500 X 2030, a king mattress is 1800 X 2030 a double mattress is 1350 X 1880.

Chiro Latex sprung mattress. $1199.00 - (Mattress & Base - Queen) A gently firm mattress with a (bonel Spring system) strong gauge wire spring, producing a firm feel bed. The Chiro features a pillow top (cushion of comfort layers). These layers are of latex & wool. Completing this mattress is a soft stretch knit covering. The chiro latex ensemble is featured in thebedshop Ballarat showroom.

Q. Is latex mattress hot to sleep on.

A. A full latex mattress can be quite warm to sleep on. Latex retains the body heat, A full latex mattress would not suit someone who is a normaly a warm sleeper.

(A latex layer in a sprung mattress is generally more suitable) Q. Do I need to purchase a new base?

A, Yes. Your old base may be in good condition,however it is as old as the mattress you want to replace . You will spend a lot of money on your new mattress, it is not recommended to put it on an old base. By doing so it could void part of your warranty.

Q. I have an odd size antique bed frame, how will I get a mattress to fit?

A. thebedshop Ballarat stocks only Australian made mattresses therefor we are able to have mattresses custom made to any size or shape that you need.

Spinal Contour mattress $1799.00 - (Mattress & Base - Queen) Is available in 3 comfort levels, firm medium and plush.

The spinal posture features a pocket spring system which contours to your body shape, also features a latex and wool pillow top. The hi tek â&#x20AC;&#x153;tencelâ&#x20AC;? fabric covering is a natural fibre that feels soft also draws heat way from your body giving you a comfortable nights sleep. The Spinal contour ensemble is featured in thebedshop Ballarat showroom.

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thebedshop Ballarat is a bedding specialist store and is in its 17th year of successful trading. thebedshop Ballarat recently moved into larger premises and joined forces with thesofastore they are both situate at 65 Mair street east, Ballarat (for those of you who know us already we have moved next door to our original site)we have updated our image and are now ready for the next seventeen years. thebedshop Ballarat offers an extensive range of mattresses and bedroom suites featuring in todays local is the spinal contour advance & chiro latex ensembles We invite you into the store and also welcome enqiry or any questions you may have via email thebedshopballarat@gmail.com Web site is currently being updated to reflect our new logos and our partnership with thesofastore, the old site is still available at www.thebedshop.com.au however the new website will be much easier to navigate as soon as it up and running I will let you all know.

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Saturday night

t will be a Saturday night to remember when Cold Chisel headlines an all-Australian line-up at Hanging Rock in November.

The line-up for the concert on November 21 includes local band Stonefield as well as The Living End, and Mark Seymour and the Undertow.

Macedon Ranges mayor Jennifer Anderson said it was exciting to see Australian acts join the list of household names such as Bruce Springsteen, Leonard Cohen, Rod Stewart and the Eagles who have already performed at the Rock.

“A concert with a distinctly Aussie flavour is sure to attract thousands of concert-goers to the Rock, many of whom might not have been to the region previously,” she said.

“Not only will the Cold Chisel concert be a huge boost to the region’s economy, it will feature some of our fantastic home-grown music talent in Stonefield.

“We’re very proud of the Findlay sisters of Darraweit Guim and their achievements in the music world and it will be great for their family, friends and local supporters to see them on stage at the Rock in front of a huge crowd.”

Cr Anderson said previous concerts had a significant economic impact on the region especially for accommodation providers and local restaurants, shops and cafes. The flow-on benefit for the community and businesses after the two Bruce Springsteen concerts was estimated to be $9.7 million.

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HERE are many reasons why Paul Cooney loves working in the solar energy industry, but one reason stands out above them all.

Having worked as a plumber for almost three decades, Paul started out installing solar hot water more than 10 years ago.

The Sunbury resident currently manages A Class Solar Systems, which is registered alongside his “I enjoy selling and installing solar hot water business Rock Plumbing. because there is great customer satisfaction with our Although the company is based in Sunbury, it service and system performance,” he said.

“I often get calls from clients a year after installation services towns across Victoria including the Macedon just to let me know how much money they have saved Ranges and beyond.

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“We are here to stay and back up our work unlike a lot of the solar companies out there that disappear after a year or two.”

A Class Solar installs solar water systems with a 10 to 15 year warranty and a life span that Paul described as being “well above industry standards”.

He said his company used Apricus evacuated tube systems, which Paul found to provide the best performance especially in cold frost-prone areas.

“It’s a quality product with a quality install all in one day so there is no time without hot water and we have a great depth of knowledge in what we are doing,” he said.

With ongoing price hikes in household utility bills, Paul said he wanted the community to know using the sun’s energy was “a no-brainer”.

He said his company regularly hosted regional community meetings in order to spread knowledge about the benefits of installing solar hot water.

“Solar hot water will pay for itself in around five to six years by cutting power bills by about 30 to 35 per cent,” he said.

“It adds value to your home and money in your pocket.”

A Class Solar Systems will be holding an Apricus evacuated tube system and solar hot water information session on Tuesday, June 16 at 7.30pm. The session will be held at The Old Courthouse Neighbourhood House, 13 Camp Street, Daylesford.

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Hepburn Springs Golf Club

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HE women played the second round of the Doubles Knockout on Wednesday.

Results are as follows: Mari Gruer - Shirlene Nevill def Julie Azzopardi - Kate Buckland 5/4, Jan Thompson - Joy Nunn def Vicki Horrigan - Glenda Rozen 3/2, Bev Smith - Jan Smith def Rose Mobbs - Jenny Cronin 6/4. Lynne Joyce - Bilijana Krunic def Julie Guiney - Fran Woods 3/2.

Winner of the stableford event was Ann Hart with 33 points. Nearest the pin Ann Hart.

Hepburn Golf Club was proud to host the Seniors’ Open Event for the first time during the week. Winner of the men’s scratch event was Greg Walsh from Colac with 72-66-138. Winner of the handicap event was Graham Cronin with 64-68-

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132. Winner of the women’s stableford event was Bev Smith with 45 points.

The second round of the men’s Doubles Knockout was played on Saturday.

Leon Hedwards and John Evans def Pat Baird and Peter Fell 2 up, John Scarffe and John Fergusson def Simon Milton and John Krunic on the 19th hole, Colin Richardson and Andrew Guiney def Neil Bruce and Bernie Frith 5/3, Wayne Mobbs and Noel Bull def Kevin Gilchrist and Graham Lucas 5/3.

A small field of men played stableford. Best score of the day was Alan Dean with 41 points. NTP on the 2nd was Mick Yanner. Saturday will be stroke for the June monthly medal.

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Super heroes for Nepal

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HERE was no lack of super heroes at St Michael’s School in Daylesford recently.

The school held a Superhero Day as a fundraiser for the victims of the Nepal earthquakes. The day was an initiative of their grade 6 leaders and more than $530 was raised and will be forwarded to Caritas Australia for the provision of water, shelter and food to prevent further loss of life due to exposure or disease.

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RUCK ‘N’ ROLL BETTINA Ralph is better known for her Special Touch than her tackles but the former Canadian rugby player, who has had two ACL reconstructions, can try as hard as the next player.

Read her story on page 17.