The Local Issue 56 October 12, 2015

October 12, 2015 Issue 56 Hepburn Springs Swiss & Italian Festa

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Front cover: From October 21 to October 25 the Hepburn Springs Swiss & Italian Festa will celebrate the settlement and heritage of Swiss Italians in the region. See our feature from page 16 to 20! Image: Kyle Barnes

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Our volunteers 3

Vic Senior’s gong for respected volunteer Words: Donna Kelly | Image: Kyle Barnes

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AYLESFORD resident David Hall has been awarded a Council on the Ageing Senior Achiever award as part of the 2015 Victorian Seniors of the Year

The judges said: “David Hall’s determination to contribute to and improve his community has made him much loved and respected in the Daylesford and Hepburn Springs region.

“Over many years, David has turned his energy to a range of community initiatives. He founded Words in Winter, an annual celebration of the written and spoken word, now in its 15th year, and he helped establish the University of the Third Age (U3A) Hepburn Shire more than 10 years ago.

“He was instrumental in establishing the local community bank.

Local residents say that without his persistence and attention to detail, their dream of a community bank would not have come to fruition.

“David Hall’s charm and caring manner have inspired many. His positive attitude to retirement and serving others is exemplary in his local community.”

David said he had been put forward for the award by U3A Hepburn Shire, where he was president until its annual meeting last Thursday.

“They thought I should put my name in and that it would be a good thing for U3A and the town as well. They got some people to write some nice letters about me and then it was assessed by the awards committee.

“I found out I had won an award, but not which one, a month ago and on October 1 I went with my family and a couple of U3A members to Government House and had a really good afternoon.

“It is a real honour and I am flattered that people think I should receive something like this. I really just do good by stealth.”

David and his late wife Lorelle moved to Daylesford permanently in 2000 and they quickly became a part of the community founding Words in Winter and helping start up U3A the same year.

David was also on the steering committee of the Daylesford and District Community Bank and was a major fundraiser for the Daylesford ARC. There was also a three-year stint with the Daylesford and District Action Group where he says they “asked the awkward questions at council meetings”.

“And while I received the award everything I have done has always been as part of a team. So the award is really a reflection of their contributions.”

And mostly David is a big supporter of volunteering to “do good and find companionship”.

“You meet really interesting people and you can work in collaboration with them to do good things. It has been a real pleasure to work with the team at U3A, it’s really satisfying.

“U3A is a flourishing organisation with 150 members and it’s fundamentally about companionship. You might join the book club and suddenly you know 10 more people – and you are going to get friendly with at least one or two.”

Meanwhile, U3A Hepburn Shire launched its book Reflections - of spa country’s unique environs and special people, at its annual meeting last Thursday.

In his foreword, David wrote: “This book gathered together many people to recall and tell their stories about the shire, its people and U3A, and a number of keen photographers and writers came on board to make valuable contributions. The result is not a history but a series of snapshots and images of our ‘local lives’ : we have called it Reflections”.

More than 600 local people are indexed in the book and it covers every event from the past 15 years - since the inception of U3A Hepburn Shire.

Reflections is available from the Book Barn at Lake Daylesford. The cost is $35.

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A sense of connection with the natural world

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ARAH Gabriel was encouraged to live a creative, artistic life when she was growing up and whether she is drawing, gardening, cooking, or deciding what to wear or how she wants to live, an artistic approach has always been important. She talked to Donna Kelly.

DK: Tell us a bit about your background.

SG: I began drawing as a young girl and my paternal grandmother encouraged me to attend art classes with her. I was lucky to be influenced by two very different creative paths growing up which influenced my creativity and my drive to express through fine art. In the fashion industry in Melbourne in the 70s and in the country in Gippsland and Warburton - riding motorbikes, driving tractors and looking after animals. Reflecting back now, I can see the influences in my choice of subject matter being birds and nature and the relationships between them all. Being outdoors is also important and gives me ideas for my art.

DK: When did you become involved in drawing and printmaking?

SG: I’ve loved drawing since a little kid - most do - and later my interest in printmaking came at art-school. I studied drawing and printmaking at RMIT and graphic design at Monash, where I met my husband and completed a Masters in Art Therapy a few years later. Currently my art practice and interest is drawing focused, creating original works on paper.

DK: What is it about drawing that you enjoy?

SG: Drawing gives me an instant means of capturing my experience in the moment that I love. There’s an excitement in seeing something and being able to communicate that with a simple pencil and line. There’s a rhythm in drawing too that I love in the way the pencil is used on the paper. Scale is endless.

DK: Are there any aspects which are frustrating?

SG: Having an idea which bombs out in translation from mind to paper but I’ve leant to keep practising even if I don’t like what I’m creating. In printmaking, it’s the scientific process which slows me down that I find hard sometimes. Once the plate is ready for inking up it’s a lot of fun and you never quite know how it’s going to turn out, which is wonderful and part of creating anything.

DK: Do people appreciate drawing and printmaking?

SG: Yes, most people love both media and they overlap sometimes. I have to occasionally let people know what printmaking is as there are so many techniques under this one heading.

DK: What do you hope they get from your work?

SG: A sense of connection with the natural world, appreciation of the time involved, and to enjoy it in their homes.

DK: And what does your work mean to you?

SG: It’s my life DK: Where can people see your work?

SG: I exhibit at Lauriston Press in Kyneton, Art Images, SA and from time to time in other galleries regionally and interstate.

DK: Do you represent other artists in your gallery and if yes, how do you choose them?

Or do they choose you?

SG: Yes, I have a great range of very talented printmakers and sculptors. It works both ways that artists contact the gallery and some are friends in the field that I have invited to represent.

DK: Finally, what is the next step in the journey?

SG: Venturing into textiles in 2016.

Link: lauristonpress.com.au

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A Day in the Life 5

No average day for Kyneton paramedic Words: Kate Taylor | Image: David White

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HE won’t chuck you in the back of her ambulance and drive off, as she would have done 30 years ago – these days modern paramedics like Eileen Henderson are highly skilled, degree-holding frontline specialists.

And women now make up about half of the previously male-dominated profession.

While meeting Ms Hendersen might be a painful experience, it’s through no fault of her own – as team manager for Kyneton Ambulance, the area’s sick and injured are in good hands when she responds to a call.

From farm accidents to freeway accidents, Kyneton’s team of 16 paramedics responds to about 150 calls per month, often working 14-hour shifts.

Having led the team for the past three years, and having been a paramedic for the past 12, Ms Hendersen has seen a lot in doing a job that has no such thing as an average day.

“Every shift is different, you just don’t know what’s going to happen – and being outdoors appeals to me, versus a traditional hospital environment.

“And it’s not work, because I love doing it.”

A Day in the Life 8am: First up for each shift, it’s a vehicle check – equipment is also checked, along with drugs and medications so that the team is ready to respond. Even if they are out getting fuel, if the ambulance is dispatched then the team will respond immediately, no matter where it is.

9am: Back at the branch to do some study; refreshing on protocols is a must because as a paramedic, you never know what situation you’re going to walk into, and there are guidelines to cover everything. There’s a lot to know. This time, it’s revising the changing guidelines on paediatric pain relief, as well as approaches to cardiac arrest.

10.30am: A netball player has gone down, and the initial paramedic assessment shows a muscular-skeletal injury; pain relief is administered, along with supportive care in the form of a splint. The patient is transported to hospital for x-rays.

11.30am: A quick stop back at the branch to re-stock equipment and medications.

12pm: Despatched to a cardiac arrest; as first response, the team works hard to get a good outcome but sometimes that doesn’t happen. The paramedics stay at the scene for three hours to give immediate care to the grieving widow, along with family and friends affected by grief – they also liaise with other services, such as police, to ensure that their wellbeing is cared for long-term.

4.30pm: Despatched to transport a patient to a Melbourne hospital for surgery; as a neuro-case, it requires major intervention and more definitive treatment than is offered at Kyneton. The long round-trip takes four hours, but a lot of travelling is just a part of another shift as a paramedic covering an area stretching from Trentham to Gisborne, Lancefield to Castlemaine.

“Every shift is different, you just don’t know what’s going to happen – and being outdoors appeals to me, versus a traditional hospital environment.”

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On the land 7

Aussies on a level ploughing field but hung out to dry Words: Kevin Childs| Images: Contributed

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hey were after a good tilt, but in the end Australia’s ploughing team coached by local David “Smithy” Smith couldn’t match it with the Europeans in the world championships.

Thanks to a bit of help, the green and gold team had more of a chance this time because they took tractors and ploughs rather than borrow them as they had done in past competitions.

But, as ever, our ploughmen were handicapped against the world’s best because of lack of rain. Some of the stars of ploughing are from damp Ireland and other parts of Europe. The Irish, who dominate world ploughing, won the conventional event, followed by the USA and hosts Denmark. Australia was 16th out of the 27 teams, edged out by, among others, our Kiwi cousins who came 5th.

Scotland took the reversible event, followed by Switzerland and Ireland, with Australia 21st out of the 30 sides, one behind the Kiwis.

Sixty ploughmen (and women) from 30 nations took part, watched by 8000 spectators.

On his return, Smith said since he was last at a world match, only a few years ago, the standard had increased all over.

“The top are just getting better with very few mistakes in their work. Australia is battling to keep up the pace due to the lack of match practice. Countries like Ireland have 20 or more matches leading up to this event.”

Smithy was impressed by how professionally the titles were run, even though on the second day in grassland the start was delayed by 90 minutes of fog, with visibility down to 30 metres.

“The event was run on one farm covering over 100 hectares. The soil was very sandy, something we have not ploughed before.”

The one female competitor came from Austria.

Australia was represented by an all-Victorian team of Brett Loughridge and Shayne Neal, who will also compete in next year’s world championships in England.

For centuries ploughing controlled weeds and managed pasture.

While tractors supplanted horses, ploughs still invert the soil and pack the grass or stubble beneath to expose rich aerated soil for seeding.

Competing ploughmen have three hours to work a plot 20 metres by 100 metres in both stubble and grassland. Furrows are judged on straightness, uniformity, depth, aerated soil exposed and weed control.

Until now it’s been impossible for Australians to transport highly specialised ploughs and tractors across the world, but this year, with support from Trelleborg Armstrong Tyres in Bendigo, the ploughmen packed a 12-metre shipping container with their equipment. With shipping to Denmark costing $20,000, the gear will be held for use in England.

They had matching Trelleborg Wheel Systems’ quality TM600 tyres, with Armstrong customised wheel setups..

A former shire councillor, Smithy, 67, who lives at Rocklyn, between Daylesford and Creswick, has been ploughing competitively since 1982. He was also a judge.

But there is much more to ploughing than neat furrows, soil exposure and weed control. “It depends on the plot draws,” he says.

“There are 25 ploughmen in each class. You can never beat a good ploughman on a good plot.”

Tasmanian Peter Gladwell, a board member of the World Ploughing Organisation, told The Local the sport is limited here to his state, Victoria, and New South Wales, with 16 competitors in the national titles, but more in state championships.

Astonishingly, the type of plough used is a mouldboard, first used by the Chinese in 100 BC and the Dutch 900 years later. It was the first to flip the soil over and turn a true furrow.

“The art of good ploughing,” says Smithy, “is that it does away with chemicals, burying the weeds and cutting off the air. This gives humus in the soil and leaves it with a good tilt.” One ploughman calls it an essay in perfection.

With plenty of practice Australia may have a chance to improve – the world titles in 2028 are across the Tasman.

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Just sayin’...

With Donna Kelly

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E WENT along to U3A Hepburn Shire’s annual meeting last week. Well, we arrived a bit late so missed most of the meeting but we were in time for the launch of Reflections by Ballarat MP Catherine King.

The book is described as being a snapshot of the past 15 years of “spa country’s unique environs and special people” referencing some 600 locals and myriad events, towns and places.

Kyle, who donated some photos, already had a copy given to him when he went to take a photo of former president David Hall for his Victorian Seniors gong. (See page 3.) But being a busy production week - thus running late for the meeting - neither of us had even peeked inside.

Until Friday. Now I can’t put it down. I am still on deadline but I keep diving in to look at another page, another person, another event...

I am learning so many things about people and places that I thought I knew, until now. The amazing backgrounds of people who have tree-changed, how events started and who started them, and a glimpse into the lives of so many. It really is a great read and available from Andrew at the Book Barn for just $35.

And if you are retired or even semi-retired then U3A might be for you. I remember a group starting in Frankston when I was a young reporter in 1985. I was sent to do the interview with “the bloke from the University of the Third Age”.

I had no idea what it was about but soon learnt that particular group had a focus on people continuing to learn throughout their lives. I am sure that still happens but as David mentioned in his farewell from his presidency speech, for him, it’s about companionship.

Whatever the focus, it’s a great organisation with loads of interest groups offering something for everyone. And if you happen to be over Kyneton way on Friday you can get a glimpse into U3A life at their open day and 10 year celebrations. Check out their community advert below.

Finally, a big congratulations to Jim Nevill from Albert Street Butchery in Daylesford for taking out the Australian Meat Industry Council’s Victorian Apprentice of the Year. We had a space ready for him, whatever the outcome, but when he texted on Saturday night to say he had won, we decided the back page was his.

Now if you know Jim, you know he is a man of few words. But I reckon he wouldn’t mind if you popped your head in and said “congrats”. Just sayin’...

Trentham Neighbourhood Centre (TNC) is seeking the services of a Manager. As Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of TNC. You will have a high level of communication skills and the ability to adapt to a variety of situations. Your working environment will continually allow you to be challenged.

For this position you will need tertiary qualifications and experience in one or more of the following areas: social welfare, community development, education, program development and management. You will be an enthusiastic and energetic person who is well organised and has the ability to set priorities, meet timelines and to contain the workload. You will be patient and professional in a busy work environment.

For further information and PD please contact Katherine Ross, Chair of TNC Committee of Management on 0438 120 704 or katherinemaryross@me.com Applications close: 5pm Friday 30 October 2015 Interviews: Thursday 12 November 2015

The Local - Connecting the Community U3A Kyneton is proud to celebrate 10 great years!!!

You’re invited to our free Open Day.

THE Local believes in giving back. So wee created a “Connecting the Community” project. Each edition The Local has two free advert spaces to give away to not-for-profit organisations. Just because we can. So if your group needs a helping hand just email donna@tlnews.com.au If we receive more than two we will use the tried and true “put them in a hat” system but also work a little bit on timing.

“Come and Play with U3A” is the theme of our big day. Card games and puzzles, crafts and displays, music and more!!!

Friday, October 16 from 2pm.

Right in the heart of Kyneton at the Kyneton Mechanics Institute.

See Tai Chi at 2.30 and enjoy our own singers at 3.30pm. Free admission, street level entry, plenty of seating, all welcome.

Enquiries: 0439 360 763.

Why not volunteer at Daylesford Vinnies Shop?

It’s all about community!

What’s your reason? “ I enjoy the customers and the atmosphere of the shop.”

“It’s fun, we all have a great laugh and I’m contributing to my town.”

“I’m gaining work experience and learning great retail skills.”

Contact store manager Penelope Hynes on 5348 3862.

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Our Homes 9

There’s no place like (this) home

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AKE a rundown former butter factory which became a nearderelict candle factory, add a florist to some of the nation’s top restaurants and a furniture maker-cum-all-rounder whose chairs resemble art objects and you get Butterland, one of the surprise delights of sleepy Newstead.

Greg Hatton remembers a panic attack in his first days in the 111-year-old brick building, candlewax and rubbish everywhere, as he thought, “What have I done?”.

What he and his wife Katie Marx did was take a boarded-up building, its tiles painted over, and through hard yakka make a workshop, a venue for weddings, conferences and other events, plus advertising photo shoots, and even a recording session for one of the greatest Australian musical successes of the past five years, Chet Faker. And the couple also made it a home for their family of two girls, aged almost two and four.

The first year was spent cleaning and putting a pool in the former evaporative cleaner out the back. They came up with a name and designed a sign in line with the butter co-op’s brand.

During all this Katie had moved her business from Collingwood. For 10 years she has been doing the floral arrangements at the outstanding Melbourne restaurants overseen by Andrew McConnell, such as Cutler & Co and the Builder’s Arms in Fitzroy and Flinders Lane establishments, Cumulus Inc. and Supernormal. Her stylish and imaginative work has been widely noted and a couple of years ago she also took over arranging at Vue de Monde, run by Shannon Bennett. It is there in the early hours of the morning, on the 55th floor of Eureka Towers, she can watch the city awakening, for while floristry may seem like an ideal gig, it does mean 3.30am risings and hauling all the arrangements in big white plastic pots by van to Melbourne.

“I love seeing the city come to life when you have already had your first coffee and been working for a few hours. There are so many great things about my job. No two days are ever the same.”

Like the renowned New Zealand musicians, Tim and Neil Finn, she is from a small North Island town or, as the lyrics to the Finns’ ‘Mean to Me’ go: She had a blind date with destiny And the sound of Te Awamutu Had a truly sacred ring

If her blind date led to Newstead, so did Greg’s except he came by way of living in a caravan in a leased shed in St Kilda. “We sniffed around for a small farm,” he says, looking then for somewhere that matched the rent he was paying. Up popped Newstead and in the summer of 2009-10 they made the move.

Now this 44-year-old self-taught expert at design, landscaping, stonemasonry, carpentry and foraging uses reclaimed timber and riverbank willow, as well as bought material to make furniture, lighting, fences and sculpture. He also designs and builds stonewall landscapes, timber bars and even laid stone for a private billabong on the Mornington Peninsula. He’ll be building stages and bars for Melbourne’s Laneway Festival and soon will be fitting out a mock living room in the Tasmanian bush. Fifteen bloggers are being flown from London to listen to sounds made through collecting stimuli from weather stations and gongs. He shrugs.

His craftsmanship is on show in a handsome Butterland wall of recycled central Victorian hardwood flooring. Then there are his whimsical beetle track chainsaw carved stools. At the rear a family home is evolving. Within the building stands a sombre honour roll of 14 men from the butter factory who went to World War II. Two are sets of brothers.

Only one of the three Birkins returned and one of the two Rowes.

Out back a kiwi fruit vine creeps over the bricks of an old well, a furnace has become a pizza oven. Greg hangs on to Rosie, their three-month-old Jack Russell who took a bath of tar when he was getting timber from a mill.

Katie packs her van. Greg unloads timber. Butterland continues to come to life.

Words: Kevin Childs | Images: David White

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My commute...

Words: Jeff Glorfeld | Image: David White

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HEN I started commuting for work from Daylesford to the city, the train arrived in Melbourne at Spencer Street Station. It was a fascinating old place, with an underground shopping arcade and an upstairs wood-panelled bar decorated with a fantastic mural in a train motif.

At the end of the working day, the most convenient train left Spencer Street at about 5.30pm; it was the train going all the way to Swan Hill. I say ‘‘about’’ 5.30 because to commuters it seemed as if each evening a V/Line employee would check the clock at 5.29 and say “is that the time? Has anyone set up the Swan Hill train?”.

Anyway, because it was making a long run, our train was equipped with a snack car selling hot pies, chips, coffee and sweets. It also had cold VB at $5 a can. A friend of mine caught that train too and couldn’t resist having at least one can every night. After a year he had to give up the train and resort to driving to Melbourne because the beers were adding up to $50 a week to the cost of his commute. V/Line no longer sells beer on any of its trains.

Most of the trains in use then were basic red-and-blue commuter carriages hauled by massive diesel locomotives. But occasionally, for reasons never explained, V/Line would bring out luxury carriages. These were beautifully made, panelled in luxurious dark wood, with soft lighting and lush drapery. I hope they’re in a train museum somewhere.

Most commuters would have a love-hate relationship with V/Line, but its company motto must be “better late than never”. In my 15 years of commuting there have been many, many delays of an hour or more but only once has the service been simply unable to get me to my destination. There have been longer delays but the most distressing was when someone committed suicide by jumping in front of the train as it arrived at Woodend Station.

My commute happens in two stages – a 25-minute drive from Glenlyon to Kyneton and then the hour-long train ride to Melbourne. On the drive, over the years, I have encountered kangaroos, wallabies, possums, foxes and rabbits, but I’ve also seen stray sheep, goats, cattle, pigs and horses. I have rescued three lost dogs. But the strangest wildlife experience I’ve had was one morning, while driving through Denver, a car came towards me with its hazard lights flashing. This was followed by a camel, trotting down the middle of the road, and a ute in pursuit. I would love to know what happened to that camel.

All of us living in this region know the rigours of our long, cold winters. For half the year I leave home in darkness and return in the night. My little commuter joke is, someone on Monday morning could paint my house purple with orange polka dots and I wouldn’t know it until the following Saturday.

But the truth is, no matter what kind of a day I’ve had, when I drive down my driveway, get out of my car and smell the trees and soil and clean air, all my stress falls away. I can’t imagine living anywhere else.

Tips for V/Line 1. V/Line will get you there but often late. Make certain your employer is OK with that.

2. I regard my commute as at least two hours of time that’s all my own. I read, listen to music or podcasts, nap, and even work.

3. Leave plenty of time to drive (to the station). The SES and CFA do great work but several times I’ve had to stop and drag trees or limbs off the road.

4. Do your sums. Compared to the cost of fuel, vehicle maintenance and possibly parking, it could stack up well but public transport isn’t cheap.

5. Seniors Week can be hard; the trains fill up and you may have to stand all the way to Melbourne. Likewise country people love tennis and the trains are often packed during the Australian Open.

My Commute is an occasional column about the different journeys we take to our workplaces. Want to share yours? Email news@tlnews.com.au

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News 11

Comedy 4 Karma raises money for Dharma

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F YOU’VE been watching Utopia you will already know the work of comedian Celia Pacquola (pictured), the headline act of Comedy 4 Karma.

The annual fundraiser for the Daylesford Dharma School will be held at the Daylesford Town Hall this Friday, October 16. Following a very successful inaugural event last year, which raised almost $7000, many of Australia’s most popular comics are donating their time for this cause.

Celia has cemented her position as one Australia’s most in-demand comedians. Last year she was nominated for the Barry Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for Best Show and won the Amused Moose Laughter Award at the Edinburgh Fringe. Celia is also a talented actor with roles in The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts award winning Laid, Logie award winning drama Offspring and in Working Dog’s latest series Utopia.

Also appearing on the Comedy 4 Karma bill is award-winning comedian Randy. His debut solo show Randy’s Postcards From Purgatory received critical acclaim, selling out seasons from Melbourne to Edinburgh. He’s since popped up in clubs from Tasmania to Galway, featured as a panelist on Good News Week and Spicks & Specks and toured with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow. And don’t forget Tony Martin and Sammy J. Meanwhile, MC Tina Del Twist (comedian David Quirk) is known for her beautiful voice and wicked sense of comic timing. This velvet draped madame has been described as the lovechild of Dame Edna and Amy Winehouse.

Melody Moon will be providing pre-event tunes for the audience while they enjoy wholesome local food via the Organic Sunrise Food Van, based at Korweinguboora, and bid on the silent auction featuring locally sourced items.

Comedy for Karma tickets are $40 plus booking fee and available at www. dharmaschool.com.au or on the door if not sold out. Doors open at 7pm for an 8pm start.

The Daylesford Dharma School started in 2009 with 15 students and now teaches close to 60 with relocation plans for next year. It is founded on the philosophical principles of Buddhism and is the only Australian Buddhist primary school, teaching children compassion, wisdom principles, interdependence and respect for all life, with a focus on community connectivity and sustainability.

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FEDERAL Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment Penny Wong headed to Daylesford for a fundraiser last week but took time out to visit Musk business Rijk Zwaan Seeds and Services. She is pictured, second from the left, with, from left, Steven Roberts, from Rijk Zwann, Ballarat MP Catherine King and Annie Walch, also from Rjik Zwaan. (Contributed photo)

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Geelong Businessman, Mark Ward has ownership of the Mill Markets group and brings years of expertise to this amazing concept. The Mill Markets operate three massive venues located in Ballarat, Daylesford and Geelong. With a total of over 12,000 square metres of undercover floor space, (3 acres), treasure hunters have the opportunity to spend many hours browsing and meandering through the eclectic mix of products. There is a fantastic variety of home decor, furniture, records, vintage clothing, books, fine china, glassware, industrial items, jewellery, antiques as well as Australian pottery, homewares, memorabilia, retro fashions and collectables. We also have many stalls selling new products and have gift vouchers for those people who have everything!

All goods are from the 1850’s right through to present day. Mill Markets lease space to hundreds of dealers, which allows small business operators and collectors who otherwise could not afford the overheads of their own shops, to showcase their goods. This equates to a wide and diverse range of products, available and open to the public, seven days a week. Enjoy a wonderful trip down memory lane through hundreds and thousands of items available for purchase at all three locations. With over 500 stall holders over three venues, there is always something for everyone. Travel The Amazing Mill Markets ‘Golden Triangle’ and enjoy quality food and coffee at each. All venues open 7 days 10.00am-6.00pm (excluding Christmas Day).

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Hepburn Springs Swiss & Italian Festa

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very year the beautiful Hepburn region in Victoria’s Central Highlands comes alive to the smells, sounds and tastes of the Swiss Italian Alps.

From October 21 to October 25 the Hepburn Springs Swiss & Italian Festa will celebrate the settlement and heritage of Swiss Italians in the region.

“There will be a broad range of activities for families, adults, children and descendants of those early settlers,” Rebecca Anderson, Festa director said.

“For the creative we offer the Landscape Art opening and exhibition, for those with a love of our local history a heritage walk, exhibition of artefacts and information presented by The Daylesford & District Historical Society along with an opportunity to research your family history, for the young ones a Children’s Masked Ball, face painting, pasta and pizza making, and for the whole family the Grand Parade, Lantern Parade and Family Festa Day. “There is a range of themed dinner events that are sure to have you licking your lips and tapping your feet. They include an Italian Cabaret, Italian Operetta, and Masked Ball for adults.

“If your forebears arrived to make Hepburn Springs their home, we hope that they will attend the Descendants Gathering and Bocce Tournament at Cricket Willow.

“There is so much more to do. This is just a taste.”

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LOCAL MOTHER AND SON TEAM, SHANE AND NICO ELLERBY have taken on the Red Star Cafe, now known as Blue Bean Love Cafe. Building on all the things you loved about the Star, you will find exciting new food options (including ALL DAY BREAKFAST), locally sourced wines and beers, stunning cocktails, THREE grinders boasting an array of fresh single origin and blended coffee, live music and extended opening hours. You can visit the wonderfully attentive staff in this vibrant and casual atmosphere Tuesday to Thursday, 8am-3pm and Friday to Monday, 8am-8pm.

Playing a big part of The Swiss Italian Festa, Blue Bean will be open for eats and drink until 9pm on Sunday, October 25, catering to the crowds heading to the fireworks show. You can also catch the Blue Bean Mobile Coffee Van catering the Swiss Italian event at Cricket Willow, Shepherds Flat, from 11am.

Blue Bean Love Cafe is now taking bookings for your work do’s and Christmas break-ups!

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HE first Swiss & Italian Festa was staged in 1993 as a community initiative. It was designed to encourage and promote an annual event that celebrated the history, culture and lifestyle of Hepburn Springs and Daylesford with an emphasis on the region’s Swiss and Italian heritage.

Over a ten-day period the people of Hepburn Springs and Daylesford show off to their neighbours and the wider community of Victoria, their pride in the strong links to the Swiss and Italian settlers of the district in the 1850s.

The Festa also highlights the wide-ranging skills and diversity of the present community and the area s unique environment, still closely linked to “taking the waters” at the numerous mineral springs.

The aim of the Festa is to arrange, encourage and promote a regular festival celebrating history, culture and lifestyle in Hepburn Springs with an emphasis on the region’s Swiss Italian Heritage.

The theme of the Festa is supported by the community to acknowledge our history, celebrate our lifestyle and to nurture our cultural heritage for tomorrow.

The Shire of Hepburn, the towns of Hepburn Springs and Daylesford and the townships and villages of the surrounding region are proud of their Swiss/Italian heritage, the people who came for the gold or to escape the political upheaval and persecution in their home regions and who stayed because this region reminded them so much of home. They created a distinctive architecture and culture, which is still clearly obvious throughout the Hepburn Shire.

They hailed from the northern Italian areas of Piedmont, Lombardy , Veneto, Emilia-Romagna and the Duchies of Modena and Parma (before Italy even existed as a nation), as well as from neighbouring Italian speaking canton of Switzerland, Ticino. It is to them we owe the discovery and preservation of the mineral springs and spas which are the region’s trademark, the early wineries, the early establishment of a multicultural community and the lifestyle which is reflected in so much of the district today.

(Thanks to the Swiss & Italian Festa website - www.swissitalianfesta.com)

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Online festival for rural women - and Gayby Baby

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EPBURN Springs’ Christine Lewis has been invited to present on “Happiness and Wealth” (Women Empowerment Attitude Love Togetherness Health) at the inaugural online Festival of THE Rural Woman from October 12 to 15.

Christine will present alongside other rural women including Jane Cay of online retail giant Birdsnest, author, activist and station manager Keelan Mailman as well as a diverse line-up of rural women speakers, artists, entrepreneurs, healers, activists, farmers, community advocates, social change makers, creatives, practitioners, innovators and producers.

Christine said she had jumped at the opportunity to join festival founder Rebel Black and take part.

“I had previously identified that my heart is happiest when surrounded by passionate women who are prepared to take action and create their own opportunities. This festival is the project for me because it’s completely aligned with my life’s purpose of ‘connecting women to what makes their heart smile’ and it’s the perfect platform to share ideas on how we can cultivate WEALTH and BE MAD (be making a difference) to women and community.”

Link: www.festivaloftheruralwoman.com/ Meanwhile, Christine is also behind working on getting a screening of Gayby Baby at the Rex Theatre on October 22 at 7.30pm Gayby Baby is a portrait of four kids – Gus, Ebony, Matt and Graham – whose parents all happen to be gay. As they each wrestle with the challenges of oncoming adolescence, the outside world wrestles with the issue of marriage equality, and whether or not kids like them are at risk.

Fifty tickets need to be pre-sold for the event to go ahead.

Link: www.tugg.com/events/46331

Springtime in Kyneton

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All fitness levels are welcome and a range of bodyweight exercises are performed HERE is no doubting we are well into spring now! The flowers are out, the bees are buzzing and the temperature’s on the rise. So it’s time including a circuit of push-ups, lunges, squats, planks and dips. And that means building up muscle strength and improving fitness. Go on, you know you can do it! to shake off the winter woolies, head outdoors and make the most Oh, all that fitness stuff needs fuel. Well, not just fuel, its spring so what about of the amazing season and its fun festivals - including the races! And what a picnic

by Piper Street Food Co? There is something so lovely about sharing food on better place than Kyneton to find the new you.

First stop for a new fashion look is Season’s Boutique at 6 High St in Kyneton.

Established for 21 years, Chris has smart casual to after-five wear from sizes 10 to 24 and catering for all ages. Labels include Marco Polo, Equus, Jillian and Gordon Smith, so there’s something for everyone. And if you are heading to the races, you will find hats and accessories along with lingerie and fittings available. Check them out on FB! OK, next stop is Kyneton Shoes. You’re going to need them for that new outfit.

Spring stock (Kyneton Cup anyone?) is already well and truly in while summer stock is arriving now. There’s plenty to choose from a huge range of women’s, men’s and children’s shoes. And everyone knows buying shoes is just plain good for the soul!

Now, new looks mean a new do, so head to Studio 48 Hair & Beauty. Sue Epps started her career in Woodend 27 years ago and has worked in London, Sydney and Queensland before coming home to offer clients a boutique salon experience offering a peaceful intimate setting with a one-on-one service from start to finish.

And don’t forget a spring clean at home. Head to Osabah, a great homewares shop where you can spend ages checking out Maxwell & Williams, KitchenAid, Cuisinart and scarves from Ludhiana in India. And don’t forget their foodie ranges.

Osabah stocks Phillippa’s Bakery, Liman Nougat and Mercedes Macarons – yum.

Oh, no home is complete without flowers and Kyneton Florist has plenty of them along with a large selection of giftware, and scented candles and bath bombs. You really can lose yourself for a pleasurable hour to enjoy what’s on offer. And spruce up your home at the same time.

All this retail therapy is good but don’t forget to give yourself a spring makeover.

Long-time qualified personal trainer Kate been running successful bootcamp programs in Kyneton for the past three years.

a perfectly warm day. These moveables feasts are more enjoyable if they are stress free and their picnics are designed to take the fuss out of catering. Piper St Food Co’s range of picnics are perfectly portioned, full of delicious quality products and best of all – they come in a delightful little picnic box that has a map of the region, encouraging visitors and locals to explore our beautiful surrounds. That’s service.

OK, spring is all about beauty and so is Colours of White Collection. Enter a wonderful world of discovery and wonderment, a positive energy-filled space where the walls are encased with amazing, awe inspiring photography based graphic art produced by the talented Durham J White. Durham’s creations are based on a deep passion and understanding of calmness, the environment and escapism with a dateless contemporary feel. Beautifully designed works of art just waiting to call your house a home. And nestled in the back of Colours of White Collection is the creative, experienced hair work and knowledge of Jellyfox. Grant will design, consider and sculpt a look for the individual. There’s more to a cut and colour than one would expect.

Last stop is Pennie. The owner, Pennie, has been trading for almost four years and most of her clothes are Australian-made where possible. A large number of jewellery at Pennie is also handmade in Kyneton. Pennie recently started her own fashion label called Violet Jane which is designed and made in the Macedon Ranges. If you need an outfit for the spring racing season - this is one great spot!

And there you have it - spring makeovers, spring catering, spring everything. All easily found at Kyneton!

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With 21 years in business, Season’s Boutique has a large range of fashion labels like Equus, Black Pepper, Lovers, Swish, Gordon Smith, Gillian, and many more . Catering for sizes 10 -24, we can help you put together an outfit for the races, including lingerie, hosiery and fashion accessories. If you would like a cardi or wrap, we have a range of knitwear too. Call in and speak with owner Chris...

She will look after you!

6 High St Kyneton 5422 6747 www.seasonsboutiquekyneton.com.au

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Springtime in Kyneton Spring into Fitness with a six-week outdoor Bootcamp starting November 2 at the Kyneton Botanical Gardens.

Mon & Wed 7.30pm $150 for all 12 sessions, $80 for 6 sessions, $15 casual rate.

All fitness levels Phone Kate on 0404 205 144.

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SPRING CARNIVAL BREAKFASTS only available during Cup Week Mon 2nd – Sun 8th November from 8am - 12pm $20 per person - Sure to give you energy and pro-biotic strength to last the whole carnival!

Includes gluten free granola, poached fruits & natural yoghurt, mini asparagus quiche, raspberry water kefir (from The Fermentary) with ice, mint & lime plus tea or coffee Group bookings welcome. Take-away available.

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Wearable Art + Paintings A display by Liz Archer at ‘Blue Bean’ cafe, 115 main road Hepburn Springs

Liz Archer has a fascination with Chinese & Japanese culture and a passion for jewellery and crochet, focusing on Victorian and Edwardian styles. She is also intrigued with the intricate and delicate nature of Irish crochet.

Liz has combined both crochet and beading to create wearable art including rings, necklaces, earrings & evening bags.

FINISHING TOUCH DÉCOR & DESIGN Homewares . Gifts . Furniture DAYLESFORD

In her latest collection each piece is a unique design and one of a kind. To see more works, in her studio, call Liz on 5348 4008 or 0400 350 077 Liz Archer for an appointment.

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Steven McKinley is on the move!

AFTER a wonderful two years I am finishing up at the Daylesford and District Community Bank next week to take the next step in my career. It is not a move I take lightly as I have very much enjoyed my time at the bank and living in a fantastic town like Daylesford.

So I just want to take this opportunity to thank the community for its support of the bank over that time. I have watched the bank and its services grow, give back to the community and secure a strong foothold in this region.

I would also like to thank my great staff who have always impressed me with their professionalism, willingness to step up when needed and for their support of my position.

Finally, my thanks to the board, firstly for my appointment to a position that has given me a lot of pleasure over the past two years, and secondly for their ongoing support. They are a diverse group of individuals who are all passionate to see the community bank thrive.

On a personal note, I have made many friendships while living here, often through meeting clients, and I would like to add that this region is one of the most creative, vibrant and social areas I have had the privilege to be a part of. I thank you for that opportunity.

Cheers, Steve

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To market, to market, to buy some really yummy food...

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OU can find everything you need at weekend markets, from fresh fruit and veg, to handmade jewellery and wares, throughout the Central Highlands and surrounds. Here are just a few.

Daylesford Railway Market – every Sunday Wesley Hill Market - every Saturday Daylesford Farmers’ Market – first Saturday (pictured right) Golden Plains Farmers’ Market – first Saturday Trentham Neighbourhood Centre Market - first Saturday Castlemaine Artists’ Market – first Sunday Kyneton Farmers’ Market - second Saturday Kyneton Rotary Community Market – second Saturday Ballan Farmers’ Market - second Saturday Maldon Market – second Sunday Clunes Farmers’ Market - second Sunday Trentham Farmers’ Market and Makers’ Market – third Saturday Glenlyon Farmers Market – third Saturday Creswick Market – third Saturday Leonards Hill Market - third Saturday Talbot Farmers’ Market – third Sunday Woodend Lions Market - third Sunday Buninyong Village Market – fourth Sunday

The Trentham Farmers Market has joined with Trentham Makers Market

Third Saturday, 9am - 1pm

Trentham Station Sunday Market - fourth Sunday

TRENTHAM PETROL & STUFF

1 Market St PH 5424 1611 Mon - Sat 8am - 6pm Sun 9am - 6pm

Petrol, oils, swap & go gas, firewood permits, farm produce / produce store, ice, milk, soft drinks, take-away pies, coffee, confectionery, local honey etc. rusty junk, secondhand books, old wares

Country Market Leonard’s Hill Hall Saturday, October 17 9am - 2pm Locally grown produce, Plants, Sausage Sizzle, Jewellery, Devonshire Teas, Wines, Preserves, Crafts, Collectables & much more...

STALLS AVAILABLE (No Take Away Food Stalls) Enq/bookings phone 5348 3351 or 5348 6569

TRENTHAM STATION SUNDAY MARKET Victoria Street, Trentham On the fourth Sunday of each month 8.30am - 2.30pm Enquiries/Bookings – Kaye / Leigh 54241466 or Ross 54241509 A great variety of stalls in and around the beautiful Trentham Station **Permanent carriage stalls open every weekend** Including - Craft in the Carriage, Kaye’s Soaps and Candles, Leigh’s Homemade Preserves, Snax on the Trax & Trentham Olde Worlde Lolly Shoppe Trentham - Always relaxed and refreshing!

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presents A gelato of colour Exhibition Opening Saturday 31 October 2 - 4pm 2015 Exhibition curated by Kristen Dyer and will conclude 30 November 2015

Artists represented Michelle Godden Penny Silver Gwen McPoyle Glenda Phillips Glenda Cornell Maryann Jenkins

John Stevens Judi Bilkey Joel Dyer Jan Harris Joan Stevens Robyn Dickson

Tin Shed Arts Gallery is open Friday to Monday 10am - 5pm

Bronwyn Bathgate Kathleen Watson Debra Emanuelli

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Last Night of the Proms at hall

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HE Daylesford Community Brass Band will present this year’s concert cabaret “Last Night of The Proms” at the Daylesford Town Hall on Saturday, October 24 at 7.30pm.

Conductor Jenny Jordan said the night would be “heaps of fun” with people invited to bring British themed food and drinks - warm beer and pork pies - and there will be a sing-a-long with Beatles and Elton John songs.

“Of course we will also have the essentials, Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory and Rule Britannia. Traditionally silly Prommers behaviour is encouraged...flag waving and bobbing to the music.

“There’s a rumour that Queen Victoria herself may even make an appearance.”

Jenny said after coming equal third at South Street in the Victorian State Brass Band Competitions the band would also play its competition program including a new hymn written for the band by one of its members, Mark Lyall.

Tickets are $10 and available at the door.

Conversations in Pubs

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CULPTOR Matthew Harding is the next guest of Jill Rivers at Conversations in Pubs at The Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham on Sunday, October 11 from 11am.

$10 person Gather up your friends, BYO drinks and snacks and come ready for an evening of music and fun!

Matthew Harding is an exceptional multidisciplinary public artist, creator of the Australian Turkey Friendship Memorial unveiled at The Shrine of Remembrance on Anzac Day, and recipient of the 2014 McClelland Sculpture Prize.

Matthew will also open his studio as part of the Daylesford Macedon Ranges Open Studios 2015 Program from October 31 and then over the first three weekends of November.

Tickets: www.ticketebo.com.au/conversationsinpubs Details: jill@fcconversations.com or

Signs of the times The signage at The ARC is up!

Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre manager Denise Hanaphy-Shearer said the much anticipated signage for The ARC had been completed.

“Thanks go to the Hepburn Shire Council for providing the funds for the signage and to Jenny Beacham and the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre for managing the project.

“We would also like to thank our tradesperson Danny O’Toole from Danny O’Toole Signs for his great work.

“It is wonderful that the local community centre, the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre, is now managing The ARC which has really gone from strength to strength with increased participation from the community.”

From left, Lucy with Mara Macs, Denise Hanaphy-Shearer, Hal Swerissen, Michelle Schleigher and Michael Hynes.

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TRACTOR enthusiasts got together for a “Tractor Trek” around the Central Highlands on Saturday, October 10. Twelve tractors, a model T Ford and three vintage cars (see our Facebook page) made their way from Kyneton to Malmsbury, stopping for lunch and a photo, before heading to Spring Hill and home.

Kyneton Vehicle Appreciation Society member Graeme Bloomfield, pictured third from right, said the weather was perfect for the trek.

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www.daylesfordcinema.org.au Tuesday 13 October 10am Holding the Man (MA15+) 6pm She’s Funny That Way (M) Friday 16 October 5:45pm Ricki & the Flash (PG) 8pm A Walk in the Woods (M) Saturday 17 October 3:45pm She’s Funny That Way (M) 5:45pm A Walk in the Woods (M) 8pm Ricki & the Flash (PG) Sunday 18 October 1:45pm Ricki & the Flash (PG) 4pm She’s Funny That Way (M) 6pm A Walk in the Woods (M)

Tuesday 20 October 10am A Walk in the Woods (M) 6pm Ricki & the Flash (PG)

Thursday 22 October 7:30pm Gayby Baby (TUGG Event) (PG)

Friday 23 October 5:45pm A Walk in the Woods (M) 8pm Ricki & the Flash (PG) Saturday 24 October 3:15pm Ricki & the Flash (PG) 5:30pm Sicario (MA15+) 8pm A Walk in the Woods (M) Sunday 25 October 1:30pm A Walk in the Woods (M) 3:45pm Ricki & the Flash (PG) 6pm Sicario (MA15+) Tuesday 27 October 10am Ricki & the Flash (PG) 6pm Sicario (MA15+) Open Caption Selected Sessions

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Belvedere Hotel’s past, present and future

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HE Belvedere Hotel has an amazing history – if you can read between the lines.

As the very helpful Lindsay Smith, a volunteer at the Daylesford and District Historical Society where much of the following information was unearthed, said “unfortunately there is no tidy coffee table book available”.

According to a plaque placed on the site by Hepburn Shire Council, the former Belvedere Hotel is an “amalgamation of several buildings designed by Melbourne architect George R Johnson in 1889”.

It was first known as the Daylesford Coffee Palace and was commissioned by a Councillor Wheeler.

The plaque says coffee palaces were temperance hotels, a part of the temperance movement of the early 19th century which promoted the abstinence of alcohol. During the gold rush they flourished, offering leisure facilities to wealthy visitors. Later, as the Belvedere Hotel with a liquor license, it was managed by Miss J. Michaelis and became a leading tourist hotel.

Now George Johnson was not just any old architect. He emigrated from London to Melbourne in 1867 and had a string of achievements in his field. They included the town halls of Daylesford, many around Melbourne and theatres and opera houses around Australia. Johnson also designed the residence next to the Daylesford Hospital. His motto was “experto crede” or “believe in the expert”.

So the Belvedere Hotel was off to a good start.

Other historical comments, from various sources, say the building at stages in those early years contained an insurance and gold mining company, the Town Hall Hotel, drapers, an ironmongery, the National Bank of Australasia and the Bank of Victoria.

There was even originally an alley way through the two buildings where the horses could be taken to the stables.

The building has also seen its fair share of fires with a major fire in the early 1900s destroying a major section and another fire, this time in 1957, ending up with two men charged, but pleading not guilty to, unlawfully and maliciously setting fire to the Belvedere Hotel on September 7.

The Age reported that during the court case witnesses talked about cans of liquid being driven to the hotel from Melbourne and then late on September 7, being spilt around the basement area.

The insurance on the hotel was 51,700 pounds while an auctioneer testified that the hotel was passed in on December 7, 1956 with the highest bid just 26,000 or 27,000 pounds.

And back to 1919, when a couple, Aubrey and Milly secured the leasehold of the Town Hall Hotel and two years later decided to open a cinema to screen, what were referred to in the day, as the Flickers.

But Aubrey then leased the Drill Hall, with the council pitching in to help, believed to be the forerunner to The Rex Theatre.

Later that century, in a booklet titled Picturesque Daylesford, the Town Hall Hotel and Belvedere House were clearly still in their heyday and listed as having motor garages, petrol stocked, good stabling, hot and cold baths, good table, spacious balcony and “only the best brands of wines and spirits stocked”.

Under a For Sale listing in 1930, it was sold as a popular tourist house with 12 garages, tennis court, nice grounds, sewered and with both music and smoke rooms. You just had to phone 63.

But by 1959, a couple of years after the fire, the building had fallen into disrepair with community meetings held to try and save one of the icons of the town.

A meeting was held at the Daylesford Town Hall on January 29, 1959 with the mayor of the day saying if the Belvedere Hotel was improved it would offer a “very good” service for tourists and if the derelict building remained it would reduce the value of other business properties in the main street.

He also said the liquor trade of the Belvedere Hotel was the greatest of any hotel in the district – always a very social hub for the community.

A week later another meeting was held with a push for the project to be community run and include making the grounds facing Bridport Street into “a modern, recreation centre which could include a pool”.

As history shows, the complex was eventually bought in the mid-1970s by Jimmy Frangos who kept the Belvedere Hotel running - with the pub known by some locals as The Swinging Arms and perhaps why Jim installed those “handles” on the door to his bar - before turning it into Frangos & Frangos, Café From top, Belvedere House in its heyday, female staff pose for a photo and the Koukla and Jimmy’s Bar. And now there is a new direction for the Belvedere Hotel – but that’s a story local taxi driver waits for a fare. Images courtesy of Daylesford and District Historical Society. for another time. (Hint - look left...)

flying connoisseur presents...

CONVERSATIONS IN PUBS Arts and Culture Unplugged Movers, Shakers & Creators of Arts & Culture

Jill Rivers Arts Advocate

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Matthew Harding Australian Artist of International Acclaim.

Matthew Harding is an exceptional multidisciplinary public artist, creator of the Australian Turkey Friendship Memorial unveiled at The Shrine of Rememberance on Anzac Day, and recipient of the 2014 McClelland Sculpture.

Join the Conversation to hear how he consistently wins commissions, how he approaches and executes his winning works.

As an extra bonus, you can visit his studio during the Daylesford Macedon Ranges Open Studios 2015 Program over the first three weekends of November.

SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER 2015 The Cosmopolitan Hotel, 21 High Street, Trentham Door open: 11 am Conversation: 11.15 am – 12.30pm

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Miss Burlesque heading to Hepburn Springs

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ISSY LaVette (that’s the stage name) is heading to Hepburn Springs as part of the Fox Force Burlesque show at The Grande. She was recently crowned Miss Burlesque Canberra 2015. Lissy took time out from practising her routines to chat with Donna Kelly DK: Tell us a bit about your background.

LL: I have been dancing for the past four years and am both a burlesque artist and internationally published pinup. My recent successes include winning The Australian Body Art & Tattoo Expo Pinup Pageant and becoming Miss Burlesque Canberra 2015. My burlesque acts predominantly use soundtracks from the 1950s and 1960s including music by artists such as The Coasters and Chuck Berry. My burlesque costumes are made in Melbourne by costume designer Bryn Meredith who I work closely with in developing the right “look” for my acts. I am dressed by Lenny’s Custom Clothing in Geelong for all of my Pinup events.

DK: How did you get into burlesque?

LL: I attended a few burlesque shows in the mid 2000s, things were fairly pumping in Melbourne at that point. I really enjoyed various aspects of burlesque the creativity, storytelling, humour, parody, political/social commentary, sensuality and liberation. I started dancing at Bottoms Up! Burlesque and Pole School in Melbourne around 2010 where I learnt my craft from some of Australia’s leading burlesque artists.

DK: What does it entail?

LL: Burlesque facilitates an artist in expressing thoughts, feelings and views to their audience. I have attended years of classes at the school studying dance and character development like Stanislavski and clowning. The costumes are beautifully pieced together by costume designers, the storytelling is well thought out with the soundtrack enhancing the stories that wish to be told.

DK: What set you apart to win the Canberra title?

LL: Miss Burlesque Australia is a nationwide competition which holds finals in each state. The title of Miss Burlesque Canberra is the runner up title to Miss Burlesque ACT. The winner of each state will fight it out this month in Darwin for the coveted title of Miss Burlesque Australia 2015. The program I presented for the ACT final consisted of three compulsory acts - classic, neo and unique. I feel my storytelling ability, character portrayal, costuming and variety within my program enabled me to be successful in my first year competing in Miss Burlesque Australia.

DK: And where can we see you next?

LL: You can see me perform my Miss Burlesque Australia program at The Grande in Hepburn Springs on Friday, October 16 as part of Fox Force Burlesque alongside Martini Rocks and Ruby Stardust. The ambience of The Grande lends itself perfectly to cabaret and burlesque and we look forward to returning for a sellout show.

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Garden ramble

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HE Friends of Kyneton Botanical Garden will hold a Garden Ramble on Sunday, October 25 when six local gardens will open to benefit the Kyneton Botanical Gardens.

The day will begin at 9.30am with registrations and coffee in the botanical gardens. The gardens will be visited in the order issued at registration to avoid overcrowding in any particular garden.

Lunch will be supplied in the botanical gardens between 12.30pm and 1.30 pm – the cost is included in the ramble price of $55 per head.

Garden visits will continue until 5 pm.

The Open Gardens include 22 Ebden Street, “Wedgewood” and “Scotsman’s Hill”, both in Wedge Street, Kyneton, “Glenmor” near Tylden, “Roseberry Hill” at Pipers Creek as seen in the edition of Country Style magazine and “Elysium” in Taradale.

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VERYONE loves a locals’ deal. Especially a meal deal! So here are the dining establishments to head to for great value and meals.

Monday Mercato, Daylesford – main dish & a glass of local wine - $30 The Grande Hotel, Hepburn Springs – two courses and a glass of house wine, beer or bubbles - $38 Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn – Parma Night - $17.50

Tuesday Old Hepburn Hotel - Cheap Eats - Nothing over $20 Blackwood Hotel - Parma Night

Wednesday Perfect Drop - five courses with a glass of bubbles or beer - $50 Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford – Pot and Parma - $20 Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn – Roast - $17.50 Sault, Sailors Falls – a la carte menu with glass of wine

Thursday Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford – Steak Night - $20 The Plough, Trentham – two courses - $25, three courses - $30 Source Dining, Kyneton - main course and glass of wine - $35

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Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham – two courses - $25 Bellinzona, Hepburn - Two courses and a glass of wine - $35 Blackwood Hotel - Fab 5 Friday Chinese Daylesford RSL - Main meals from $20 with great priced wines (night)

Saturday Daylesford RSL - Main meals from $20 with great priced wines (night)

Sunday Moor Please, Hepburn - pizza + a glass of MP wine or 961 Lebanese beer - $20 Daylesford RSL - Freshly cooked traditional Sunday roast with great priced wines

Happy Hours Daylesford Bowling Club has Happy Hour ‘n’ a half, from Monday to Thursday, from 4.30pm to 6pm.

Perfect Drop, Daylesford, also has a Happy Hour, every day, from 4pm to 6pm with $12 cocktails and $1 oysters.

Raffles Fundraising raffles for local organisations are held on Friday evenings at The Farmers Arms Hotel, Daylesford, Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham and the Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn.

Want to share a locals’ deal? Email news@tlnews.com.au

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Gig Guide Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Ten Story Tale – Friday, October 16, 9pm DJ Krussh – Saturday, October 17, 9pm One Part Gin – Sunday, October 18, 5pm-7pm Ivagabondi – Friday, October 23, 9pm Gabe Atkinson – Saturday, October 24, 9pm

Perfect Drop, Daylesford SIN with DJ Dusty Stylus – Monday, September 12 Richard McFunk – Friday, October 16 Grumpy Neighbour – Saturday, October 17 Family Farm – Friday, October 23 MacLean & McMurray – Saturday, October 24

All gigs subject to change.

Check with the venue.

Blackwood Hotel, Blackwood Drag Bingo - Friday, October 16, 8pm Mick Dog’s Bone Yard Wild Swamp Blues - Saturday, October 17, 8pm

The Grande Hotel, Hepburn Springs Fox Force Burlesque – Friday, October 16, 8pm Swiss Italian Festa with Maureen Andrew – Friday, October 23, 8pm Swiss Italian Festa dinner with Maureen Andrew and Peter Hurley – Saturday, October 24 Fats Domino/Gerry Lee Lewis tribute – Friday, October 30, 8pm

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Want to publicise a gig? Email donna@tlnews.com.au It’s free!

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JOBS forum will be held at the Kyneton Mechanics Institute on Monday, October 26 from 7.30pm.

Residents are welcome to contribute their ideas for boosting jobs and employment opportunities for people who live in the region.

The event is being organised by the Kyneton Branch of the ALP and will be chaired by Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters.

A short presentation will be given by panellists with experience and knowledge in areas including vocational training and job placement.

This will be followed by discussion and questions to the panel from the attendees.

Details: Eric Dearricott on 5422 2990.

Book giveaway An Authentic Indian Experience in the Heart of Daylesford

New creative menu has arrived with exciting prices and items.

Our new banquet menu starts from $28 per person.

For functions and parties we can create special menus according to customer budget.

Lots of choices available for customers with Vegan, Gluten and Dairy Free requirements.

Take Away & Delivery available.

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FALAFEL For Breakfast - Modern Middle Eastern Recipes for the Shared Table from Kepos Street Kitchen, is written by Michael Rantissi and Kristy Frawley.

It offers 130 accessible recipes which open up a world of Middle Eastern flavours and ingredients for the contemporary home cook.

Israeli-born chef Michael Rantissi and his partner, Aussie girl Kristy Frawley, drill down to what we all love about the ingredients and flavours of the Middle East - grains and greens, generosity, pungency, sweetness, sharing.

The Local has a copy of Falafel for Breakfast to giveaway.

For a chance to win email news@tlnews.com.au with your name, town and contact number by October 26.

Good luck!

Get a head start on the party season We are fast becoming a favourite place for locals and visitors alike to host a function or throw a party. With our terrific back lounge bar that boasts an open fireplace, plasma television, private bar and own kitchen as well as a separate entrance, this is the perfect place to host a range of functions from cocktail parties to sit-down dinners.

To enquire about a function, call Anne-Marie on 03 5348 2335.

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Chaplin’s offering great food, service - and laughter Words and Images: Dianne Caithness

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HAPLIN’S Barista Bar and Nosh found its home in High Street, Trentham three years ago when owner Mel Thomas opened the doors, and has been embraced by Trentham locals and visitors.

The walls are adorned with memorabilia of Charlie himself, many of which have been given to the cafe by loving locals and visitors. Some have been hand-crafted specifically for Chaplin’s. It’s one way of saying thank you and as Mel – who is a occaasional performance artist who does a great Chaplin herself, says, people feel that they have contributed to Chaplin’s in their own way.

As a local I have dined at Chaplin’s many times and each time I’m greeted with a big smile. Mel remembers how you have your coffee and no matter how long you’ve been away it’s like a welcome back home.

Fiona, cook and assistant, helped me decide what to choose from the menu – something new for a change - and I ordered the corn fritter stack with avocado and tomato. (The price starts from just $17.50 with two extra selections from roast tomato, bacon or avocado, or all three for $25.) I went for middle ground and out came a really decent serving with a big dollop of sour cream on top.

Another coffee? Why not? Chaplin’s has great coffee on offer and it’s Allpress of course. I don’t even need sugar. The café has even been rated top of the list for coffee in the region by the Bean Hunter.

Now, just because I needed another photo I had to indulge in the gluten free pancakes with ice cream and berries ($14.50). Other items on offer is a range of all day breakfasts. How about Chaplin’s green pesto eggs and ham ($17) or poached eggs with smoked salmon on sourdough ($15)?

Lunch items include focaccias filled with all sorts of goodness and Chaplin’s big burger has a 160gm house-made beef patty, lettuce, tomato, bacon, egg, tasty cheese with Chaplin’s own tomato relish on a local bun, with side of salad and crisps ($19.50). There’s even pizza…

Seated at the communal table I was soon joined by another local who ordered a chocolate milkshake which looked amazing.

Meanwhile, Mel is working away and chatting to customers as they breeze in and out for their favourite coffee.

For me, Mondays at Chaplin’s offers a really laid back vibe where you can sip on a coffee while catching up the latest news – and listen to singer/songwriter Brad Sadler on his guitar.

It’s a combination of great food, great service, laughter and fab entertainment.

Perfect.

“A day without laughter is a day wasted,” - Charlie Chaplin.

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We are waiting for you at Castlemaine RSPCA...

Castlemaine RSCPA is at 24 Langslow Street, Castlemaine. Phone: 5472 5277.

Open: Monday-Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-2pm

Hi I’m Matilda. I am a very gentle, loving greyhound girl, just three, who cant wait to experience the comforts of being a pet. I would love another dog to live with but no cats please. As I have not been through the GAP program, it is Victorian law that I must wear a muzzle if I am walked in public.

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Hello, I am Misty, a very sweet smithfield terrier cross kelpie, and just eight months old. I can be a little timid and I need someone who can help me make a new start in life. Oh, I need two-metre solid fencing - in my past I was a bit of an escape artist.

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Hi there, I am Polly, a domestic short hair puss who is seven years old.

I’m a sweet older girl and there’s only one way we are going to know if we are a match. Come and meet me!

The staff here will tell you lots of great things about me...

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OK, so what other name would I have than Patch. I am a six-year-old male staffy and full of personality. I love belly rubs and I’ve been patiently waiting for a new home for a while now. I need an experienced owner and a doggy pal to play with at my new home as I really need canine companionship. I also require excellent fencing. MC# 982009106332816

Hi, my name is Bones and I’m two years old. I reckon I am a handsome big boy and I am also very loving and I can’t wait to start my life as a pet. I might enjoy a doggie pal but no cats please. Yuk! I walk well on lead but as I haven’t been through the GAP program, by law, I must wear a muzzle in public. But that’s OK. MC#956000003249171

Hello, my name is Ziggy and I am a domestic short hair male moggy who is two years old. I would really like a quiet adult home as I’m a little shy. I don’t mind other cats but I’d probably be happy living as the only pet.

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Hi there, I am Flossie, a ninemonth-old greyhound. I’m a very loving girl, just a puppy who has not had any training yet or lived as a pet.

I need an experienced person who will train me and teach me about stuff. I’m a bit boisterous so no young children or elderly people. No cats either, but I would like a doggie companion please.

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Hello, I am Muddy and a sevenmonth-old kelpie cross. I’m just a young working boy with lots of energy to burn. I need a new start with someone who can fulfill my need for activity and mental stimulation. I’ll be a great companion for the right person. Promise!

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Hi there, I am Roger the mini lop rabbit and just six months old. Like all pets rehomed by the RSPCA I am desexed, microchipped and vaccinated. People say I am a friendly, handsome rabbit. And the adoption fee for me is just $60.

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Hello, I am Sebastian, a domestic short hair puss who is three. I am a very laid back, easy going, affectionate boy. I really would suit a range of homes including with children. Just come and meet me - and maybe we’ll go home together... MC#9560003025312

In 2000, Kyle and I headed to our local RSPCA and found a kelpie cross who had been left in a litter in a box. We took her home, named her Rosie, and embarked on a new life as pet owners. It wasn’t always easy. She chewed plants, wouldn’t walk on a lead and bit at my ankles when I put the washing out. But she was fun and we loved her.

Two years later, with busy jobs, we decided Rosie needed a companion and headed back to the same shelter where we found Curly the cocker spaniel. He was two, an escape artist, and his former family decided they couldn’t be bothered any more. He had just days left. We took him home. And he and Rosie both escaped through a hole he dug. But we perservered, got good fencing, and he became a part of the family. And we had 16 wonderful years with Rosie and 14 wonderful years with Curly. So, if you are looking for a new family member, always adopt, and where better than Castlemaine RSPCA? Just keep in mind, pets do cost money, they do get sick, they do need collars and leads and toys - and lots of food! But they give it all back in spades. This page is dedicated to Rosie and Curly. We picked them!

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AYLESFORD October 75 target shoot was held in warm conditions with a little wind at times.

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B Grade 1st Darby Conroy 63/75, 2nd Col Batterbry 62/75, 3rd Trevor Steele 60/75.

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Ladies 1st Brooke Tangey 57/75, 2nd Angela Morris 54/75.

Juniors 1st Luke Johns 39/75.

VETS 1st Chris Charlson 69/75,2nd Craig Hobbs 68/75, 3rd Jake Johns 66/75.

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Water chemistry and water balance Commercial properties Domestic applications Reasonable rates All enquiries welcome Noel 0419 554 319 Declan 0438 212 107

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In Daylesford the 2015/16 season commenced with the AGM of the Daylesford Lawn Tennis Club held on September 28. The executive remains unchanged - Greg Malcher - president, Gabe Kirby – vice president, David Tindal - secretary and Gerard Ingham – treasurer, with Sally Malcher and Peter Risstrom committee members and two vacant committee positions.

The courts were measured, lined and mowed thanks to the volunteer team of Pete Risstrom, Alan Kaye, John Turnbull and Greg Malcher.

Dates for season starts are: Saturday juniors (morning) and seniors (afternoon) with competition on October 17, Tuesday twilight on October 27 and Thursday twilight on October 29.

All students who are still at school - including those currently in year 12 - are eligible to play in the junior program and have a junior membership. The junior tennis program is a wonderful way to enjoy tennis, get fit and have fun and so we are looking forward to seeing all our regular junior players and lots of new ones for the start of the season. If you have any questions call Vicki Horrigan 5348 3894 or email vicard@ bigpond.com Term 4 tennis coaching with Brian Carr has started on Fridays. Phone: 5463 2378.

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Ron Cole leading Kyneton Soccer to victory Words: Dan Lonergan | Image: David White

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For the Kyneton Soccer Club, their long serving president Ron Cole is in that bracket.

In his own words he has been on the committee “forever” and this is his second stint as president, which so far has lasted six years.

“I just love the place. I spend so much time here, my wife thinks I should move my bed here.” He laughs as he contemplates how far the club has come in recent years.

“Our numbers are growing rapidly. We have players coming from as far away as Daylesford and Sunbury.”

Kyneton has 11 teams in total in senior and junior ranks. There are two under 12s and under 14 boys’ teams, under 16s and under 18s, an under 15/16 girls’ side, a women’s team, a Sunday men’s team which plays in the Metros League and senior and reserves line-ups that represent Kyneton in the 5th division of State League.

“One of our under 12 and under 14 sides dominated their competitions and there’s been steady improvement in all our other teams,” Ron says proudly as we sit near the new state-of-the-art change rooms.

“They are now two years old and have made a real difference to the club.” The new facility cost $600,000 with the club’s supporters and families raising $25,000 with the rest coming from financial support provided by the state government and the Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

But the club is growing so quickly that its home ground at Beauchamp St in Kyneton is running out of space. “We have two pitches but we are getting to the stage where we will soon need another permanent ground. I am speaking to the shire about where we will eventually put all the teams.”

Ron’s grand plan is to have between 15 and 20 teams playing for the Kyneton Soccer club in five years’ time. “This is only the second year for our girls’ team and we are close to having enough numbers for another very soon.”

The expansion in numbers in such a short space of time is helped by the success of Kyneton’s Mini Roos program which caters for the four to 10 year old age groups. There were 20 on the program on Saturday afternoons last year and 32 this season.

Ron says the numbers for Mini Roos are increasing all the time.

So much so that another program will be established in the off season between October and Christmas. He is confident these kids will feed into the under 12 teams and ensure that age group remains strong.

Kyneton’s inspirational president believes the soccer club is now an integral part of the Kyneton sporting landscape.

“With Australia playing regularly in the World Cup and the Asian Cup coming to this country at the start of this year, the sport continues to grow in popularity and has played a big part in why so many kids in this area want to play.

“We have a great club, with plenty to offer people, especially families. It gives the parents an outlet and helps them create a terrific social setup.”

The club has a men’s team in the State 5 league which plays in the Football Federation of Australia Cup. They made it to the third round last year and were eliminated in the first round this year, but Ron isn’t worried as it’s early days for Kyneton in the State League.

“Anything to lift the profile of the club is fantastic and being part of the FFA Cup does that.”

When asked, how would the club cope if it got as far as round 32 and got to host an A League team like Melbourne Victory, Ron chuckles and raises his eyebrows.

But then adds, “we will manage. It will be great for the town”.

There’s no doubt about that.

State win for Jim

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LBERT Street Butchery’s Jim Nevill has won the Australian Meat Industry Council’s Victorian Apprentice of the Year.

He will now travel to Queensland in February to compete in the national titles.

Jim, a third-year apprentice working with Danny Wanke, said he had chosen the industry because both his father and uncle were in the trade. He said he enjoyed every aspect of his work, from presentation to creating meals people could enjoy at home.

Jim, who was rapt with the win but characteristically laid back, said his aim was to finish his apprenticeship, continue working at Albert Street Butchery and perhaps open his own business “further down the track”.

“I will just see what happens.”