The Local October 13, 2014 Issue 30

October 13, 2014 Issue 30 Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Front cover: Hepburn Bathhouse general manager Karen Golden takes a break in a “mini” Mini Field of Pink Ladies. The Bathhouse is holding a pink yoga day on Sunday, October 19 with all proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Network Association. Read about the event on page 19.

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Bows at Avenue honour Kingston nurses

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ESCENDANTS have placed red bows on trees in the Kingston Avenue of Honour to commemorate the lives of seven nurses lost during World War 1.

The avenue of 286 trees, mostly elms, was planted in 1918.

The celebration was organised by the Kingston Friends of the Avenue with the trees, on the west side, including 37 (tree number) Sister A Brawn, 38 Sister E Brawn, 39 Sister E Beasley, 40 Sister LE White, 41 Sister R McKinnon, 42 Sister EM McKinnon and 43 Sister EM Redman.

Spokeswoman Julie Baulch said the bows were put in place by five girls aged between seven and 12 who are descendants of the sisters Brawn and Redman.

“The intent is to draw attention to our work (at the avenue) and to the current exhibition at the Creswick Museum. Behind the Kit Bag explores the role of local women during the Great War, at home and abroad.

“It also commemorates the 100-year anniversary of the Red Cross.”

Ms Baulch said the Friends of the Avenue was a volunteer organisation which worked to maintain the health of the trees and to preserve the stories behind them.

“We were very active during 1999 and the early 2000s, and have regrouped and become an incorporated association early this year.

“We are busy seeking grants for arboreal work and were successful in accessing $20,000 from the State Government’s Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour. We are also working closely with the Hepburn Shire.”

Ms Baulch said the committee wanted to contact all families with a connection to the Kingston Avenue of Honour with plans under way for a Remembrance Day service and commemorative event for November 12, 2018 to recognise its centenary.

Families can also share their stories at the annual Kingston Show Sunday on November 29.

Show details: Peter on 0490 114 279.

Avenue details: Sue Scott at kingstonfoa@gmail.com or 0418 675 196.

The Creswick Museum is open 11am to 3.30pm on weekends and public holidays.

Meanwhile, a replacement tree was planted in the avenue on October 4 by Cath Davison, a niece of Lance Corporal Harrie Rickard.

Ms Davison was helped by her daughter Ann and son-in-law Brian Gleeson.

Harrie Rickard enlisted in February 1915 at the age of 20 and served in the 9th Light Horse Regiment AIF. He embarked aboard the HMAT (troopship) Karroo A 10 from Melbourne and reached the rank of Lance Corporal and was killed in action at Gallipoli on September 3, 1915.

Peyton McMillan gets ready to place her bow on an avenue tree

New signs for Goldfields Way Touring Route

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EW route signs, installed at a cost of $16,000, will help drivers navigate the Goldfields Way Touring Route which connects Ballarat and Bendigo via Creswick, Clunes, Talbot, Maryborough and Dunolly.

Announcing the installation of the signs, Western Victoria MP Simon Ramsay said the $16,000 project was “an exciting addition to the Victorian Goldfields region and offers travellers a scenic alternative to the Midland Highway”.

“The 150 kilometre route showcases the region’s heritage sites, historic townships and natural attractions, and is easy to navigate with 18 new street signs.

“The development and installation of the signs was a combined effort between the Victorian Goldfields Tourism Executive, VicRoads, Ballarat and Bendigo Regional Tourism and the local councils of Ballarat, Hepburn, Central Goldfields, Loddon, Mount Alexander and Bendigo.”

Liberal candidate for Ripon Louise Staley said the new route would “boost visitation and economic development in the area” along with enhancing liveability for locals.

Another candidate for Ripon, the Nationals’ Scott Turner, said the route was another asset to the region along with Fossickers Drive, an existing touring route connecting to Goldfields Way at Dunolly, and Goldfields Track, a key cycling track from Ballarat to Bendigo.

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Bridget left Belfast for a bloke, the bush and birds

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ridget Farmer is originally from Belfast, then lived in Melbourne before moving to Hepburn Springs. The printmaker never intended to stay in Australia but fell in love with a Geelong bloke, the country and the birds. Bridget took time out to chat with Donna Kelly.

DK: Tell us a little bit about your background...

BF: I live in Hepburn Springs. We moved to the area about three years ago wanting to live in the country, have a bit more space, get a dog…Previous to that we were in Melbourne with a two-year gap in Belfast. Belfast, Northern Ireland, is where I grew up. My husband is from Geelong and we met while I was visiting friends in Melbourne in 2005. I never intended to stay in Australia when I first arrived but I fell in love with the man, the country and the birds.

I studied jewellery and silversmithing at Edinburgh College of Art and although I enjoyed working with metal I knew I was never really a precious metal jeweller. It was the drawing side of things I leaned towards and even then I was fascinated by birds. I knew all the stuffed birds in Edinburgh Museum.

DK: What got you into art?

BF: I’ve always been into art ever since I can remember. It started with painting big fat cats in multi colours at playschool and I just never stopped drawing. I was always going to go to art college and I was always going to be an artist.

DK: Why printmaking?

BF: I didn’t really know about etching until I did a weekend course at the Australian Print Workshop in Melbourne. Etching brings together the disciplines of drawing and working with metal and I love the wonderful mix of craftsmanship and technique.

Also the other printmakers in the workshop were so helpful and friendly, and were always keen to show me how to do sugar-lift, spit-bite or aquatint printmaking. I had finally found what I loved doing.

This year I have started making more linoprints. I had a baby in February and so time is very limited these days. Linoprinting can be a faster technique and I am able to do more in the hour or so power printmaking sessions while baby sleeps. I’ve also started a jewellery range to go with my linocut designs. It’s laser etched and depicts animals and birds from Northern Ireland and Australia.

DK: Is it a dying trade/profession?

BF: I don’t think so at all. Maybe its original use

as a technique to create multiple illustrations for newspapers and books has disappeared but as an art form I think it’s thriving. I just think many viewers of art don’t recognise an original print. They may think it is a drawing or a painting and don’t understand the technique used to create the image. There is also the issue of the word “print”. People dismiss prints as not originals, presuming them to be a reproduction print of an original painting. I often get asked “do you have the original?”. But with printmaking, each print is an original.

DK: Where do you sell your craft?

BF: I sell my work through numerous shops and galleries, both in Melbourne and regional Victoria.

I also sell at local markets most weekends including Castlemaine Artists’ Market, Creswick Market, Maldon Market and Trove Bendigo. There are also the online shops - bridgetfarmer.com.au and bridgetfarmerartist.etsy.com DK: What inspires you?

BF: Half way through last year I started making images of animals curled up in circles and moonlike shapes. It didn’t occur to me, until someone else

mentioned, that it was reflecting rather well my pregnancy. Sometimes you just don’t realise where your inspiration comes from. Other than that, I do just love birds. When I was living in Belfast it was Irish birds, now I want to make images of red browed finches, silver eyes, wattlebirds and eastern spinebills.

DK: I see you are taking part in the Daylesford Macedon Ranges Open Studios 2014 in November.

Why’s that?

BF: I do really enjoy showing people what I do and how prints are made. The more people who understand what a print is and the techniques used to make one the better. I also like to show how you can set up a studio relatively easily. My studio this year is just a third bedroom (I have moved since last year’s open studios) and although it isn’t perfect it is still functional. And during open studios I will have my baby with me so please excuse if chaos reigns. I have to send my husband off to do my markets during these three weekends, so it’ll just be me, my baby Wolfie and all my lovely visitors.

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YEE-HAA! St Michael’s Primary School Fete will be a Country & Western Fair for 2014. The fete is on Sunday, November 2 - so it’s time to drag out your checked shirts and Akubras! Already in the swing of things, from left, are Isabella, Will, Finn, Indigo and Riley

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Deputy Mayor Kate Redwood, with help from Cr Pierre Niclas and Cr Bill McClenaghan, cut a ribbon at the bridge last Wednesday.

The ribbon cutting was followed by a barbecue near the site.

The bridge was reopened on September 19 – after being closed for seven weeks while it was rebuilt.

A Hepburn Shire Council media release said the council worked very closely with the contractor and stakeholders to minimise disruption to the community and businesses using the Hepburn-Newstead Road.

“The road was originally scheduled to be closed for a period of 12 weeks. After negotiations with the contractor and changes to the work roster, the closure was reduced to five weeks.

“Large portions of the bridge were precast in Tasmania and transported to the site, further reducing the time required to build the bridge.”

The new bridge has been built over the historic Monash Bridge – a significant heritage outcome. Remedial works will be carried out on the old bridge to increase its longevity.

“In addition, the road has been raised by one metre improving the road alignment and safety of the bridge.”

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by Donna Kelly

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IFE continues to be random.

Kyle and I were in Daylesford taking a photo at Cafe Koukla when we heard a Chinese delegation was about to arrive at the Daylesford Town Hall.

So next thing we were part of the welcoming committee and very nicely introduced by Mayor Don Henderson.

Sadly we were in jeans and runners so probably looked a bit ragged around the edges to the Chinese business people who were all in suits - along with all the council staff and our own business people.

And then we didn’t have any business cards to hand out...which is pretty important as anyone who has done business or pleasure with Asian people would know. Oh well, here at The Local we pride ourselves on being pretty casual.

Later in the week we had a call to say the council was holding a celebratory barbecue to mark the official opening of the Excelsior Bridge. That’s nice but kind of odd. I mean, that’s what councils do. Roads, rates and rubbish.

But we popped along anyway, free food and all that, and there was a red ribbon, and a nice speech by Deputy Mayor Kate Redwood, who also cut the ribbon helped by councillors Pierre Niclas and Bill McClenaghan.

And I had a lovely snag and Kyle had two. Pierre mentioned something about not being able to afford chops, and he did have a mini sized business card, so maybe council is cutting back a bit. Not sure...

Oh, and we went away for the weekend prior but not until we had visited the Daylesford Anglican Church’s inaugural flower show and Bokeh Gallery’s 2014 Photographic Show.

I bought two raffle tickets at the flower show and commented on the way back from our weekend away, that it would be nice to have a phone call saying I had won. And I didn’t but I did get third place - a grevillea. Which works out great because we are just planting up a garden with some Australian bits and pieces.

They said to just go to the church and pick up the plant, and I did, but first time round I picked up the wrong one. Mum will not be proud, but I do not know my plants. I think it was a geranium - and one of the show entries...but then I spotted a plant with a tag that said “grevillea” so that was a bit of a giveaway. I am nothing if not mostly confused.

That was just before the Chinese delegation arrived. Mmm. Oh, the trip away was down to Frankston - and then onto the Kilcunda Pub - which my cousins have just bought. Or so it was meant to be - until we broke down.

Now I have been driving a long time and I can’t remember last breaking down.

I can’t even remember running out of petrol or diesel.

But we had just decided Beach Road would be a nice, peaceful run when Kyle looked down and noticed the temperature gauge was off the scale. So we managed to find a park, on the St Kilda Esplanade, opposite the beach, and called the RACV. Then we joined the RACV and a nice mechanic turned up and said we might have overheated because there was NO oil in the ute. None, zip, nada. And the coolant was a little low too.

Now while you may think we are bad car owners we had the ute serviced about a year ago and have never found any oil on the ground where we park. And we have since asked around and most people think like us that you don’t need to dip the oil and water any more in newish cars.

But if you see Kyle around just mention that he could have taken a little more care...just for fun. He would really like that. Oh, we never made it to the Killy...

And that’s about it.

Wait, one more thing. We went off to cover the rogaining which starts from Malmsbury’s Doxa Camp. It’s orienteering, well that sort of thing.

And we drove down Vaughan Springs Road for the first time- and it is a lovely road - and we wondered why I had just read an article, in another publication, which quoted the council’s infrastructure manager Bruce Lucas saying “the shire’s five-year capital works plan identified a number of roads ‘crying out for attention’, including millions needed to repair Bald Hill Road in Creswick, McDonalds Road in Clunes and Vaughan Springs Road”.

Anyway, at that barbecue, Mr Lucas said the road had been completed last year.

So you can’t always believe what you read.

Unless it’s My Say. It’s random but true.

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Phar Lap’s heart in his hands a highlight

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OT many people can say they have held Phar Lap’s heart in their hands.

But Hepburn Springs’ resident Eric Archer can.

The conservator retired three years ago from the position of manager conservation at Canberra’s National Museum of Australia – where the racehorse’s heart is the most requested object visitors ask to view.

A major highlight of his career was “repotting” the heart from one jar to another – with no room for error.

“I have had nerve-wracking moments working on extremely valuable art and objects but there is a risk management process and you can’t afford to make mistakes in this business,” he said.

Another highlight was taking a leading role in a major retrospective exhibition of the most significant works of Aboriginal artist Emily Kame Kngwarreye.

It involved taking “Utopia: The Genius of Emily Kame Kngwarreye”, an exhibition of 120 works from Emily’s career to galleries throughout Japan for six months in 2008.

Eric said he was always “one of those kids who didn’t know what they wanted to do” while growing up.

After finishing high school he travelled the world for a while and then settled down studying for a librarian degree at Monash University.

It was the mid-1970s and one of the librarians at the university started talking to him about paper conservation.

That talk led to a course in Florence, Italy and then back home to another at the University of Canberra. Eric’s first position after graduating in 1981 was with the National Gallery of Victoria.

After three years he became the chief conservator of the State Library of Victoria, then took on a private practice from 1989 to 1998 before his final move to Canberra.

Eric, who said his early retirement was “a very bad idea” - he now has a studio in Fitzroy where he spends a couple of days a week, said conservation was a blend of science, chemistry, art history and craft.

“I ended up in administration – politics and finance – but now I am back doing what I started and I love every minute of it.

“I have worked on great objects and I have worked on humble objects that people hold dearly – it’s been a very diverse kind of involvement.

“And there are monetary values and then family values. I just really like working with people’s treasures – for whatever reason.

“I work on whatever comes along and you never know what will come that day.”

Eric said he also offered advice to people on how to look after their treasures whether they have been badly framed, affected by too much sunlight or perhaps held together with yellowing sticky tape.

“It’s really all about arresting the decay of materials. Objects are infused with meaning and while they might be worthless they evoke memories. That’s the intangible aspect.”

And why the move to Hepburn Springs?

“We wanted to be near Melbourne but not in Melbourne. We bought a little

place which we have renovated and reworked the garden. It was our tree change.

“And while we got cabin fever a little while ago, and kept heading to Melbourne, now we can’t wait to get back here.

“Down the track I would love to open a little studio in Daylesford.”

Details: earcher@iinet.net.au (For the record Phar Lap’s heart weighs 6.35 kilograms – more than 1.5 times the weight of an average thoroughbred racehorse heart. The horse died in mysterious circumstances in America in 1932.)

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Inset: From right, Dolly, Connie Conlan, Kyla Conlan and Arkie outside Portal 108

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Pats for pets at Hepburn Springs’ Portal 108

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ONNIE and Kyla Conlan are the vibrant owners of Hepburn Springs’ Portal 108. And their workplace is often also invaded by golden retrievers Dolly and Arkie - who customers just love. The Local caught up for a chat, and a pat.

TL: Are they occupational health and safety savvy?

CC: Arkie is extremely clumsy and uncoordinated so we tend to keep him away from sharp objects, ladders and open fires. Dolly is OHS certified. She could even do assessment and training if there was ever a job requirement.

TL: How long have Dolly and Arkie worked for you at Portal 108?

CC: Since they were wee pups. Arkie is nine and a half years old and Dolly is five and a half years old.

TL: Are they good workers?

KC: Dolly is often used as a child model to help sell things. We subjected her to holding a blackboard in her mouth for Support Small Business day that said “I ‘heart’ pats”.

TL: What do they do?

CC: Tricks for treats and give out free pats. Dolly likes to bring out all her soft toys to show them off to everyone.

TL: How do your customers react to them?

KC: Oooohhhh, aaaahhhh, sooo cute and adorable, that’s the general reaction.

Then they want to take them home. Little kids really love them and always ask to see them whenever they visit.

TL: What do you pay them?

KC: Food, treats…they’ll do their best tricks for liver treats but we mostly pay them with lots of love and we get loads back in return.

TL: Anything else you would like to add?

CC: Dolly was named after another gorgeous, vivacious blonde, Dolly Parton.

Arkie came from Anakie so we chose a name that sounded similar, as calling out “Anakie” (anarchy) at the dog park might have been asking for trouble.

*Dolly and Arkie have their own instagram account and readers can follow them @dollyandarkie

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HERE’S the solution to the last edition’s crossword. See page 42 for the crossword for Issue 30. All the answers are contained within the pages of The Local! Good luck.

VERNA Baker held her annual Friendship Garden Day recently at her Basalt property. More than 430 varieties of daffodils were on display for the event which has been held for more than 30 years and recognises cancer research. But Verna does not ask for any money. Her son Rodney is a cancer survivor and it is just her way of saying “thanks”.

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Swiss Italian Festa

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REPARATIONS are well under way for the 23rd Hepburn Springs Swiss & Italian Festa running from Wednesday, November 12 to Sunday, November 16.

President Ian Head said the festa had entertained locals and visitors since 1992 and was a vibrant celebration of culture, heritage and entertainment.

The program includes events from the Dulux Landscape Art Prize to the lantern making workshops, five inspiring open gardens to the Grand Parade and Family Festa.

There’s also a Retro Dinner Dance at the Hepburn Golf Club on Saturday, November 15. This is a chance to dress up and enjoy a four-course Italian feast, with wines, and plenty of dancing thrown in. Tickets are $70 for food, entertainment and four bottles of wine on each table. Available from the golf club or Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre.

Perhaps you would prefer to catch up on some family history at the Heritage Centre at Cricket Willow or head to the Daylesford Hotel for Italian varietal wine tastings and aperitivo.

Then there’s artisanal wines and Italian lunch platters at the Guildford Vineyard or head to the Descendants’ Gathering and Family Bocce Tournament at Cricket Willow.

Just make sure you leave enough energy for the Lantern Parade and Fireworks Finale at Hepburn Springs.

For the full program go to swissitalianfesta.com, call 0401 515 448 or email info@swissitalianfesta.com The Local is proud to be the official media partner for the Hepburn Springs Swiss & Italian Festa and will continue with loads of editorial coverage up to and after this great event.

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ARTOBER celebrating art

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aylesford Art Show, a project of the Daylesford Rotary Club, has taken its journey of creativity one step further and has expanded into ARTOBER - a celebration of art through October and spilling into November.

To celebrate the vast breadth and depth of talent in the Hepburn Shire, a number of artistic groups and organisations have come together to create ARTOBER. Events include: Art Books & Illustrations Display @ Daylesford Library until October 31, Monday to Friday, from 9.30am to 5.30pm, Saturday, 10am to 1pm: Hepburn Wildlife Shelter calendar sales @ Red Star Café, Hepburn Springs, until October 31: Springs Kids Art Project: Exhibition of Artwork by Bullarto Primary School students @ Springs Medical Centre, Daylesford, until mid-November, 9am to 5pm:Open Prize for Photography @ Bokeh Gallery, Daylesford until November 4: The Absolutely Fabulous Food Festival @ Daylesford Town Hall, October 16, noon to 5pm: Firing the Kiln Event @ Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre, October 18: The Absolutely Fabulous Food Festival @ The Rex Arcade, October 18 and 19, 9am to 5pm: Artist/author talk by Brian Nash @ Daylesford Library, October 23, 1.30pm: Clayspace: Pop Up Ceramics Exhibition @ The Rex Arcade until November 3, 9am to 5pm: Daylesford Art Show Gala Opening, Daylesford Town Hall, October 30 from 6pm to 8.30pm: Spa Sculptures: Pop Up Exhibition @ The Rex Arcade, Daylesford until November 3, 9am to 5pm: Daylesford Art Show @ Daylesford Town Hall until November 3, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10am to 5pm, Monday 10am to 2pm: Daylesford Macedon Ranges Open Studios throughout Hepburn Shire, November 1-2, 8-9, 15-16: Opening of Twenty Strong Daylesford Women - an exhibition by Poppy Cagacj, Movies of Dion Shields, Meditations on a Korean Odyssey - ceramic exhibition by Petrus Spronk @ The Convent Gallery on November 16. An Evening with Petrus @ The Convent Gallery, November 26, 7.30pm.

Link: daylesfordartshow.com.au

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12 A Sparkling Life

A Sparkling Life (An ongoing column by Marian Sidwell and her recollection of living in Daylesford.

The first excerpt ran in The Local, Issue 28, September 15, 2014. Back issues at tlnews. com.au) Drawing by Brian Nash – briannash.com.au

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T SCHOOL I hated history lessons.

As far as I could see its basic content derived from wars; long lists of dates to remember by heart as to which war was which.

Wars over roses, wars over religion, wars over colour, wars over greed, it just went on and on and came, always it seemed, to the same conclusion‌horrific loss, grief, gloating, waste and total devastation.

From spear to scud missile we have come.

What a waste of brilliant minds, and we seem never to change.

WAS IT ALL FOR NOTHING? Silhouettes by fading light, Birds restless awaiting the night, Pinkish clouds adorn the sky in final salute to days gone by.

Such a pity this beauty befalls a sorry world where hunger calls.

Hate, greed and senseless killing, wrong minds active, wrong minds willing.

Sunrise portrays a starving mass, Dying, wounded and polluting gas, A finger-tip from nuclear war, Oh! God! is there love no more?

How dark the night till early morn When streaks of light announce the dawn A golden day, a golden birth And the sun soars up to woo the earth.

BOMBS AND BABIES I salute the children who have survived wars, past and present. To rob these tiny mites of the dawning of their lives, when all things, like the dawn, should be bright and beautiful, would have to be the most cruel and horrendous an act a human being could inflict upon another.

To come through a childhood based on war must surely have far reaching affects on some.

My husband, Brian, was one of those children....

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AQI Mudge, above, is a shamanic healer - an energy medicine practitioner and a spirit/psychic medium. She chatted with Donna Kelly.

DK: How did you get into the industry and why?

JM: During some tragic personal events back in the 90s I had an “awakening experience” that re-kindled these dormant abilities. I knew this type of work was what I was supposed to be doing from then on. I worked on my own healing, trained in these fields, left a teaching career, and began my practice in Daylesford and Hepburn.

DK: What do you like about what you do?

JM: I love working in the domains of the soul and spirit, and with people, in this capacity. I am rewarded by the great shifts I see, and hear about, in people’s lives due to the subtle, gentle, yet powerful internal shifts they make during this work.

DK: How do you feel you help people improve their lives?

JM: Improvements come through emotional clearing, chakra re-balancing, and offering evidence that life continues beyond physical death. But there is so, so much more to it than that.

DK: What is your favorite treatment for yourself?

JM: I have three. An “illumination” healing session, but from another shamanic practitioner. And soaking away all day at the Hepburn Bathhouse and getting a massage from Paul Walsh. I’ve never had a facial though, I’m sure I’d love one of those.

DK: Do you have a “why I live in the shire” story?

JM: Well yes, but it’s pretty obvious, how beautiful is it here? I love the undulating land, the waters, the trees, the birds, and especially the warm hearts and quirky characters of our small but diverse community.

Link: healwithjaqi.com or Facebook

(Each edition The Local will have a chat with a local practitioner about their field and what they can offer their clients.)

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Fellowship honour

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I Bretherton has been elected a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society – an organisation she helped found.

The Daylesford resident started her career as a guidance officer in schools and moved on to teaching psychology to teachers and eventually becoming an associate professor in psychology at the University of Melbourne.

Her main teaching interests were the professional practice of psychology and conflict resolution with her research focused on the prevention of violence.

In 1993 Ms Bretherton became founding director of the International Conflict Resolution Centre in the School of Behavioural Science at the University of Melbourne. Now retired, she is an honorary professor at the Australian Centre for Peace and Conflict at the University of Queensland.

Ms Bretheron’s international experience includes conducting workshops, dialogues and research in many countries. She was seconded to UNESCO Headquarters to help organise the program for the UN International Year of Peace 2000 and is a visiting professor at the University of Nankai, which established the first conflict management program in the Peoples Republic of China.

For many years she was the chair of the International Committee for the Psychological Study of Peace of the International Association of Psychological Science.

Membership of the Order of Australia was awarded to Ms Bretherton in 2007 for contributions to the discipline of psychology and for promoting non-violent conflict resolution in the community.

She has also received the Soka Peace Award from the Soka University in Japan, the Anthony Marsella Prize from Psychologists for Social Responsibility in Washington and the Morton Deutsch Award for Research in Conflict Resolution from the American Psychological Association.

Ms Bretherton has been a member of Psychologists for Peace since its inception and in 2012 co-edited “Peace Psychology in Australia” with Nikola Balvin.

“This volume shows that the work of peace psychologists in Australia is substantial and that Australia has, due largely to the work of the APS interest group, played a lead internationally in the development of this field,” she said.

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Drama at Daylesford

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AYLESFORD Secondary College teacher Wayne Pickering does not like the limelight. At least not for himself.

But he is happy to help students take centre stage and for the past 30 years has been directing school productions at the college.

School spokesman Brendan Murray said Mr Pickering’s passion for theatre had been “infectious and his dedication and inspiration to students and staff has been outstanding”.

“The school productions have long been a highlight of the school year with many ex-students coming back to Daylesford to see the shows. The 2014 show was ‘Alice the Musical’ which was wonderfully well received during its five performances.

“The sense of achievement of being involved in a collaborative effort such as live theatre can never be overestimated and the growth of confidence amongst the students has always been wonderful to see.”

Mr Murray said Daylesford had been fortunate to have such a talented theatre studies and drama teacher for so many years with some of his pupils going on to success in not only Australia but also overseas.

“Wayne (pictured above ignoring the camera) has been a mentor for a vast number of students and their sincere farewells to him at the end of their secondary schooling have been quite moving.”

And if you take time to check out Rate My Teacher – there are more glowing reviews, from students, including ‘“Mr Pick - 2 thumbs up :)’, ‘best drama teacher ever’ and ‘couldn’t ask for a better drama teacher’. High praise.

Bottom photo, from left, Nina Hutson, Isabella Thomas, Primo Clutterbok and Jade Eccles

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Railway recalls simpler times

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AYLESFORD Spa Country Railway takes people back to a simpler time when train services were an essential part of rural life.

Travelling from Daylesford Train Station to Bullarto Train Station – the highest in Victoria – the restored heritage trains wend their way through scenic countryside and the forest of the Central Highlands.

Train rides are available every Sunday – and there’s always time to check out the Sunday Market – with fees raised from stallholders going to the railway operation.

Return tickets for the one-hour return trip to Bullarto cost $15 for adults ($14 concession), $13 for school-age children and $35 for families. Toddlers ride free and tickets are still hole punched by the conductor.

Then there’s always the Silver Streak – a fantastic ride, with drinks and canapes provided, for just $45 per person.

See left and below. The Silver Streak operates on the first Saturday of the month with bookings recommended.

And a “Railfan Day” happening on November 8 is already selling fast.

Finally, Hepburn Shire residents are given half price tickets for Sunday services - just call into the station any Sunday for more information.

Links: dscr.com.au, 0421 780 100 or marketing@dscr.com.au

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Hepburn Bathhouse holding pink yoga

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EPBURN Bathhouse will have a Mini Field of Pink Ladies in the Hepburn Springs mineral springs reserve on Sunday, October 19.

Bathhouse general manager Karen Golden said the community event would support the Breast Cancer Awareness Month of October.

“The day will include a number of ‘Pink Yoga’ classes in the sound shell at the reserve with donations going towards Breast Cancer Network Australia for research and awareness programs.”

Classes, at the time of printing, included Adrian from Le Yoga taking a Vinyasa Fundamentals class at 8.30am and Sarah from Continental House taking a 10.30 Ashtunga, a 12.30pm Breathing & Meditation and a 3pm Gentle Hatha. No bookings are necessary - just turn up.

“There will also be pink scones with berry jam, pink champagne and other items available,” Ms Golden said.

Ms Golden said the bathhouse was also fundraising throughout October with rubber ducks available to buy at the front doors.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Left, Molly Hales with the ducks

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Popular Piper Street!

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E ALL know Piper Street in Kyneton.

But have you been there lately? It’s pumping - and with new faces and businesses which are drawing people from around Victoria. And further afield.

So if it’s been a while, take a leisurely drive, it’s just 20 minutes from Daylesford, and catch up on what you have been missing out on.

Last week, we took a wander, and ended up with a slightly lighter wallet, well credit card, but I reckon that’s OK if you’re buying things you love.

First stop was Red Cart Vintage (14). Kathy just opened up earlier this year but her store is full of fun and fascinating bits and pieces. We live in an old school so were particularly taken with the slates, yep, way before iPads, a school desk of the old variety with the inkwell et al, an old school flag (we usually just fly the rainbow colours for ChillOut) and some fabulous chandeliers and lamps. Kathy is also happy to source items - so if you are in the market for vintage, pop along and take a look.

Next stop was The Garden Tap Nursery (96). This place makes Kyle go a bit green - because there’s always a plant I want to buy. This time around it was a beautiful Japanese maple. Green now and ready to go a lovely deep red in autumn. Already in our garden we have a plum tree, a pear tree and two ornamental grapes ready for a pavilion we have planned - for sometime in the future. Let’s just let the grape leaves make their way up the shed first. Oh, Margot at The Garden Tap also does delivery - so you can shop up big, with advanced trees, and find them in your driveway. Easy peasy.

Back up the street and you must pop into Mulch (64). Yes, you already know Ty and John from their Howe Street store in Daylesford. But now they have another in Kyneton. And it’s just as fabulous as you would expect. Great homewares, great brands, great space. It’s all beautifully tactile - I love touching things in stores - and that’s maybe why I got in so much trouble as a kid. But there are fantastic wooden Australian made toys, a really lovely range of clothing, Marimekko everywhere - so loads of colour and patterns, and incredible work by local artisans - printmakers, ceramicists...And Ty and John are just fun for a chat.

They get it!

OK, just up from Mulch, is Highbury Mix (44) and Highbury Etc (54a).

Dean and Michael have nailed the fashion market catering for sizes from 8 to 14 at the former, and 16 to 22 at the latter. There’s loads of international and Australian labels to choose from and if you are after something for spring or summer it’s time to update your wardrobe. We’re talking Jenny Scott, Emelia Rose, Madeleine Charles...you know them all. Oh, and of course there’s also all the fashion accessories you would expect from handbags to clutches, and hats to necklaces. Spring carnival anyone? Sorted.

Time to cross the road and say hello to Sarah at Lauriston Press (37b). This is just a beautiful store - with original works on paper by Sarah along with amazing prints, paintings, ceramics and jewellery from regional artists including Kevin Foley, David Frazer, Tim Jones, Rosalind Atkins, Clare Whitney, Joseph Austin, Martin King, John Madsen, Michael Wolfe, Sam Varian and Kaye Clancy. Then there are the gift cards, papers, journals and specialised art supplies...Oh, Sarah also offers a range of workshops if you are keen to learn more about drawing or printmaking. She draws her own inspiration from the natural environment, and as you drive through Lauriston, to get to Kyneton, you’ll see it there in spades.

Right. Head a few doors up and you will meet Fran at Country Habit (31).

Fran’s involved with the local historic group, so great for a chat about the area.

And Country Habit is full of all things country - to wear and decorate your home.

Lovely cups for a real tea time, charming children’s clothing and toys, fabulous sleepwear, quality towels and linen and decadent soaps and candles. And if you are after books on gardening, cooking or design, check out the bookshelves. They are loaded and very tempting...

Onwards now, time for food, and there’s Duck Duck Goose & Larder (17).

Apart from having the greatest name in the world, Jeanette provides fabulous food - whether it’s a bite in the cafe inside or alfresco, or from the amazing range of fruit, vegies and deli offerings. I love the BLT here - and it’s the go to place for everyday shopping or when you are looking for that something special for a home gathering or spring picnic. The deli section is enormous - and the variety will have you taking home some delicious choices. Yum. Now it’s appointments only, but we had one, so across the road we go to meet Marye at Maiaveda Day Spa (18). She is just lovely. Maiaveda offers Ayurvedic and a host of other holistic therapies to get you back to peak health and wellbeing.

Marye left a corporate life, got herself back on track with the same therapies, and then decided to devote her life to helping others reach the same state of wellbeing and happiness. Just talking to her is a calming experience. Marye is clearly loving what she is doing, working in the former Mill and respecting its history, and ensuring people leave feeling nurtured. The whole space is just fabulous and relaxing - there is nothing clinical here and no feeling of being rushed. And finally Ayurvedic therapies are available close to home - no more having to travel to Melbourne...that’s enough stress on its own.

So we are relaxed, restored and rejuvenated - with retail therapy also well taken care of. Time to head home - and plan another trip to Kyneton’s Piper Street!

Visit Lauriston Press Gallery to view etchings, drawings and ceramics or book into a range of creative workshops.

Located only 20 minutes from Daylesford, follow the scenic route via Glenlyon to Kyneton.

Owned and curated by local artist, Sarah Gabriel, Lauriston Press represents regional and national artists including...

Kevin Foley Tim Jones Martin King Clare Whitney Kaye Clancy Joseph Austin Greg Mallyon

Gift cards, gift vouchers & lay by available

OPEN Thurs–Sun, 10am–5pm Phone 03 5422 1710

GALLERY 37B Piper Street Kyneton

ONLINE lauristonpress.com.au sarahgabriel.com.au

David Frazer Rosalind Atkins Sarah Gabriel Bridget Farmer Sam Varian John Madsen

PRINTS & DRAWINGS GALLERY

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A boutique nursery that hosts an array of many rare and beautiful plants, unique garden art by local artists and an assortment of garden wares both old and new. Be surprised.

Rear 96 Piper Street (enter Wedge St), Kyneton Phone: 5422 3033 • Thursday to Monday 10am-5pm

22 Popular Piper Street

Old stuff about Kyneton Before the arrival of Europeans the area was occupied by the Thagungwurung aborigines.

The party of explorer Thomas Mitchell crossed the river at or near the future town site in 1836 and named it Campaspe after one of Alexander the Great’s courtesans.

C.H. Ebden was the first squatter and arrived in 1837 establishing the Karlsruhe station.

Kyneton was surveyed in 1846 as a camping place for teamsters headed to Bendigo and chosen as a town site two years later.

The town was named after the English village of Kineton.

In the 1850s Kyneton developed as a gateway to and supply centre for the goldfields of Clunes, Castlemaine and Bendigo.

The rail link from Melbourne arrived in 1862.

In 1858 Caroline Chisholm lived at Kyneton where her family owned a store and her husband was a magistrate.

In 1860 the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition camped just to the north of the township.

Early Australian novelist Joseph Furphy lived at Kyneton as a teenager.

Piper Street is home to many of the oldest buildings in Kyneton.

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54a Piper Street, Kyneton p: 0458 953 257 OPEN 7 days

44 Piper Street, Kyneton p: 5422 6700 OPEN 7 days

red cart vintage shop 2/14 piper st, kyneton kathy@redcartvintage.com.au ph 0417 514 595 wed to sun 10:30 - 4:30

maiaveda

offering authentic Ayurvedic & other holistic therapies

holistic health & day spa

Relax, Restore, Rejuvenate

Maiaveda is a boutique health spa on historic Piper Street, Kyneton offering a tailored experience using Nature's ancient wisdom to rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit. Nothing is rushed - you are left feeling like a precious individual. A truly unique and authentic experience.

We also specialise in tailoring one, two or three day rejuvenation retreats which offers you a personal symphony of relaxation, with a program specifically designed to nurture your individual needs for reviving and restoring life’s natural balance within, see our website for more details.

Some of our Spa rituals include:  various Massage therapies  Organic Herbal Facials  Thai Yoga Massage  Shirodhara (for a blissful mind)  Kati Basti (for back pain)  Pinda Swedana (for joint/muscular pain)  Herbal Body Balance (detox/weight loss)

location: Upstairs at ‘The Mill’, 18 Piper Street, Kyneton, Victoria, 3444

phone email

03 5422 2730

maiaveda@live.com.au

Open 7 days.

After hours & weekend appointments are available.

Hours are by appointment only.

Effective natural treatments for improving:

Stress, anxiety, sleep problems, immunity, arthritis, stiff joints, skin conditions, head, back shoulder & neck pain, sexual & reproductive health, the respiratory, digestive, circulatory & nervous systems. Naturally supports you to live a balanced, vibrant life.

Dr Gurnam Saini, BAMS, Ayurvedic Doctor of Medicine now consulting at Maiaveda, find out your unique Dosha (mind/body type) and let us help you design a gentle path to balance and wellness. By appointment only. Health rebates available.

Gift certificates available.

www.maiaveda.com.au

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The Garden Tap

Mulch

Highbury

Duck Duck Goose & Larder

Lauriston Press

Maiaveda

Country Habit

Duck Duck Goose & Larder Visit us in the magnificent restored Market Building, 19-21 Piper Street Kyneton.

Get the habit! Visit our little store in the centre of Piper Street, to find all things for country living.

Our clothing ranges include Merino Snug, Hedrena, Valia, Thomas Cook and Goondiwindi, with French Country sleepwear K47975.indd 2 10/3/2013 10:22:45 AM and babywear by Marquise.

Quality homewares feature Linen & Moore towels and bed linen, Portmeirion china, Neste Danti soaps, and Voluspa candles.

Bags, baskets, cards & books, with a great range of gardening, cooking and design titles, will tempt you too.

Visit Country Habit where new stock is arriving ALL the time.

Open 10:30 am to 5:00pm, 6 days, closed Wednesdays.

Our Cafe has an extensive menu and Supreme coffee.

A real crowd pleaser with outdoor seating to enjoy the Kyneton sun.

Cafe Hours 8.30am - 4pm Monday to Saturday.

9am - 3pm Sunday.

In the Larder you will find a great range of local and imported gourmet foods, fruit & veg, Triano’s Gelato and homewares.

Larder Hours 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Saturday.

9am - 4pm Sunday.

Phone: 5422 1653.

Chinese delegation talking business

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DELGATION OF Chinese dignitaries from Bozhou City visited Daylesford last Monday, October 6.

The delegation of five prominent business leaders hope to forge relationships with businesses in Hepburn Shire and to investigate opportunities to invest in areas such as agriculture, hospitality industries, infrastructure, student exchange, forestry and other projects.

Mayor Cr Don Henderson said hosting overseas visitors opened up opportunities to promote economic development in our region.

“Council hosted an informal afternoon tea for the delegation. China is a fast growing market and opportunities exist to expand businesses into China, and to further promote our region as a tourist destination,” Cr Henderson said.

The Australia International Trade Association & Associates facilitated the visit to Melbourne.

Rosie’s Diary Dear Diary, It’s been a long time since my last entry. Truth is, I was a little under the weather for a bit. But I am about to turn 105 in people years, so you have to expect a little wear and tear. The great thing is the carers are now buying me really good food and hiding tablets in bits of chicken and sausage. Yum. Sometimes I spit the tablets out just to get a bit more food.

It works, especially with the vague one, the one with the camera. I worry about him sometimes.

- Rosie, the concerned kelpie cross

Dear Dairy, Damn, that spell check still doesn’t work property. Anyway, we are going off to that beach place soon. Next month maybe. Last time I had a little turn and they rushed us all back home. Really carers? I see them have little turns most Friday nights when they get home. They look all wonky and fall asleep in front of the television. Something about farming, or farmers, something like that, tires them out. Judging by the look of them I don’t think they are actually doing any farming work...

-Rosie, the skeptical kelpie cross.

Dear Diary, The fat one, the cocker spaniel cross, is still annoying. When we are in the back of the car he doesn’t seem to realise that I need access to both windows. He just plonks himself on the seat and doesn’t move. And then when I push past he growls. What an idiot. I wish I was an only dog.

- Rosie, the angry kelpie cross

Dear Diary, Just realised we have made it through that winter thing. Yay. I hate the cold - but I hate that jacket they bought me even more. It made my bum look fat. I only wore it once and now it’s with the other stuff they bought - pink tutu, rainbow coloured bow ties. I may not be gay but I have my pride. And I am definitely not a girly girl. I am just a kelpie-cross bitch doing her best to get through life. And now I can lie outside, on my pillow, enjoying the sunshine. Oh, and now and again, digging up those new plants the carers have bought. They think it’s the fat one. Oh well.

Time for another siesta. Yawn....

- Rosie, the contented kelpie cross

Dear Diary, Just got back from a walk around the reserve. I love getting out from the house but the carers are quite lazy. They seem to think that two acres are enough for me and the fat one to run around on. Don’t they realise we already know all the smells and need some new ones? And why can’t I eat horse poo? It’s yum. But no, they drag me away like they are reeling in a bloody fish. I do have some feeling in my neck. And why do they need to carry big sticks around - they look like maniacs. Don’t they realise I can take care of myself. Must be to help the fat one.

- Rosie, the tough kelpie cross

(For the record, Curly, the cocker spaniel cross, has plans to sue Rosie for discrimination. And is also on a diet. The photo on page 37 was purely a mock-up...just sayin’...)

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Poop bags idea for shire

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WRITE in response to your recent “My Say” about the blatant lack of consideration to others, especially parents of small children, shown by dog owners who refuse to put their dogs on a lead to walk around our lakes and other public parks despite the many prominent signs insisting that they must be on a lead.

Like you, we are loath to walk our small dogs round Lake Daylesford because of people allowing their, usually large, aggressive and slathering animals to run free.

Despite always being on leads, we take the added precaution of picking up our little male dog, because of his natural aggression towards larger dogs.

Almost all of the free range dog owners we have encountered have been dismissive of the by-law - some have even come threateningly towards us.

My response was prompted firstly by the fact that last Sunday’s Daylesford Market was almost over-run by family hounds on leads with more than a smattering of free rangers intent on taking on the canine world.

I might add that we have long given up on taking ours to the market.

The main reason I write though, was prompted by the recently installed Poop Bag dispensers along the foreshore and in the parks at Ocean Grove.

I wonder if you and our many readers would consider “hounding” our own shire councillors into doing the same?

It would help make our environment a whole lot cleaner and more bearable.

Glen Heyne Daylesford

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Shayna rockin’ the look for Victoria’s pride

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HAYNA Williams, or Miss Flirtatious Belle, will be representing Victoria in the Pinup Australia competition at The Entrance’s Chromefest on New South Wales’s central coast on October 25 and 26.

The Daylesford Secondary College English and humanities teacher was invited to the competition after coming second in Miss Ballarat Beat at this year’s Rockabilly Festival.

Shayna, who lives in Clunes, said the national competition included five categories – outfit, public speaking, a community project, talent and photography.

“It’s all about celebrating the empowerment of women of all ages, shapes and sizes, and all things pinup and vintage.”

The 35-year-old said she would go with her “classic vintage look from the 50s” as her look and draw on her teaching abilities making animal masks from paper plates as her talent.

“It’s the whole 1950s housewife look and making do with frugal activities – it sets me apart from the others because they mostly do dancing or singing.”

Shayna said her community project had involved holding a course at The ARC in Daylesford over the recent school holidays helping teenage girls learn about fashion, hair and the culture of the 1950s.

“We did a 1950s beauty school workshop and I just showed them how to apply make-up and we made some hair pieces so everyone went home with a goody bag. And it was also about building confidence and allowing the teenagers to develop their own style and not be afraid of what suits them.”

Shayna said her own rockabilly journey started about five years ago when she started going to dances with a friend and his family.

“I won my first title, Miss Old Skool in Halls Gap’s Hotrod Run in 2013 and Miss Jailhouse 2013 at the Ararat Jailhouse Rock Festival. I also won Miss Rockin’ it for Kids for the Good Friday Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal.”

Shayna, who has also spent some time judging competitions, said she saved her “full on” look for outside school hours but maintained a “classic style” while teaching.

“I am a leading teacher at the school so I act as a role model for the students.”

(Voting for the photography section of the national competition is by social media from October 15. To vote for Shayna go to facebook.com/pinupaustralia

Baby sign course

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ri, at 20 months old, is already using basic Auslan.

The daughter of Mim Morgan, right, and Elise Stewart, left, uses 60 to 70 signs to communicate – with Auslan a vital part of their lives because of Elise’s deafness.

Ari started learning at the age of just eight months and now Mim, an Auslan interpreter, is hosting a baby sign (Auslan) course in Daylesford, supported by Deaf Access Grampians and the Daylesford RuralAccess Program.

Mim said the course would teach basic sign vocabulary, use nursery rhymes and encourage children and their parents to communicate and interact with each other through Auslan.

“My hope is that offering the course will also spread awareness of the deaf community and the importance of Auslan and deaf culture.

“During the course participants will have an opportunity to meet a deaf person, and use their learnt Auslan to have a dialogue with each other.”

The weekly course will run for 10 weeks and be held at the Daylesford Community Health Centre from Tuesday, October 21 from 9.30am to 10.15am.

The cost is $150 per family or $100 for concession holders.

Details and bookings: mims.r.us@gmail.com

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Bird matters

THE Friends of Cornish Hill planted specially selected indigenous trees and small shrubs known to attract small birds last Friday.

And playing a vital role in the planting were year 11 biology students at Daylesford Secondary College.

Friends president Margie Thomas said the students were assisting with the creation of a bird friendly habitat replacing the gorse which, over the past six years, had been steadily removed from Cornish Hill.

“A Hepburn Shire community grant has enabled specific plants, stakes and mats to be purchased.

“High quality plastic guards made by revegetation specialists Suregro have been donated by Central Highlands Water for use in this project.

“The guards are designed to create a mini hot house effect which works well in keeping the plants moist whilst growing.”

Ms Thomas said the Friends continued to demonstrate their commitment to working with the youth of Hepburn Shire and were always on the lookout for new members.

Links: friends@cornishhilldayelsford.com.au facebook.com/cornishhilldaylesford MACEDON Ranges is celebrating National Bird Week with an inaugural Bird Forum at the Woodend Neighbourhood House on this Saturday, October 18 from 1.30pm to 4pm Speakers include Australian Birdlife editor Sean Dooley whose topic is “Welcome to bird watching, confessions of a bird-nerd”, Woodend Bird Observors Group’s Bruce Donaldson whose topic is “Birds of the Macedon Ranges - what’s interesting and what’s new?” and Macedon Ranges Indian Myna Action Group’s Ron Fink who will talk about “Rats of the sky invade the Macedon Ranges”.

RSVPs by October 16 to William Terry at wterry@mrsc.vic.gov.au or phone 5421 9674.

TRENTHAM STATION SUNDAY MARKET Victoria Street, Trentham On the fourth Sunday of each month 8.30am - 2.30pm Enquiries/Bookings - Gwenda on 5424 1611 or Ross on 5424 1509 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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A Country Market

will be held at Leonards Hill Hall on Saturday, October 18 from 9am to 1pm.

STALL HOLDERS WANTED (No Take Away Food) Enquiries/bookings - 5348 3351 or 5348 6569

The Daylesford Swing Band

will perform live at the Daylesford Town Hall on Saturday, October 25 from 6.30pm to late.

BYO Supper/Beverages Adults $25, concession/U16 $15 trybooking.com/105774 and tickets at the door until 8pm Details - dswingband@gmail.com, 5348 3351 or 5348 6569 The event is a fundraiser for the Leonards Hill Hall.

TRENTHAM

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MAKERS MARKET

Two Markets – One location Spring has sprung – The grass is ris – I wonder where the birdies is???

The Town Square in Trendy Trentham The Trentham Farmers Market has joined with Trentham Makers Market

Third Saturday, 9am – 1pm

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Extended dining room now open.

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Conditions apply - see staff for details Offer ends 26/10/14 Cellarbrations @ foxxy’s our region’s largest local and boutique wine specialists Open every day until late 55 Vincent Street Daylesford Tel: 03 5348 3577

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teacher, Mark Wardle, who also plays guitar, mandolin, and sings songs and harmonies. We settled on High & Lonesome as our original duo name. Since we began playing around Geelong and the Otways in bars and HRIS Ellis plays with Mark Wardle to fundraisers, we grew into a bluegrass band playing folk create the band High & Lonesome which makes its Hepburn Shire debut this Friday, festivals in Victoria and Tasmania. In between times we play mostly as a two or three piece “duo” at Cuda Bar in October 17 at Daylesford’s Perfect Drop. Chris Lorne. answered a few questions from Kyle Barnes.

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KB: So, why Hepburn Shire?

CE: Mark has recently moved to Maldon so we are on the lookout for appreciative audiences in central Victoria.

We’ve played more restaurant shows than anything else and we’ve always had a good time. I’m looking forward to playing our best original duo repertoire. A perfect accompaniment to a relaxing meal in a fine restaurant.

KB: What’s your background?

CE: I’ve been a student, a scientist, a seeker, a father and a teacher.

KB: When did you know you were a musician?

CE: As I child from the earliest age I was obsessed with listening to music on the wireless, and my father could hold a pretty good tenor vocal when he let loose KB: What’s your favourite venue? on songs he knew. Aged 10, I thought, hey, I can actually CE: I love playing restaurants, concerts, street sessions, sing. I bought a $15 guitar when I was 15 years old. camping festivals. I’ve even done a show in a tyre retread Many guitars later I’m still trying to figure it out. There’s factory, a Sunday lunch and a dog show. As a musician, always something new to discover. you just want to play, and music needs an audience.

KB: What do you play/do?

CE: I love to sing so the acoustic guitar is my main weapon of choice. I have collected hundreds of songs throughout my life from celtic, to blues, country, folk, rock ballads, and some jazz pop from my father’s time. I like to fill things out musically with dobro and harmonica.

KB: Is being a musician hard work or like falling off a log?

CE: I have actually seen musicians falling off logs but that’s another story. If it becomes hard work you don’t do it, but it does take perseverance and application with at least a dash of passion. It’s a wonderful journey and we all draw from the same well.

KB: Who do you perform with?

CE: Anyone who’ll have me! Gig-wise, I’m very fortunate to have found some musical soul buddies over the last 15 years. My main man is banjo maestro and

Link: highandlonesome.com

THE GR ANDE HOTEL

presents our Spring Cabaret Programme starring Maureen Andrew; 17 Oct, 14 Nov, 12 Dec. Tx $15 starring Anthony Verity; 31 Oct, 28 Nov. Tx $10 featuring Lola Montez; 7 Nov (one show only). Tx $10 21 Nov (one show only). Tx $10

Open 7pm till late; see web or FB for details; Bookings essential 1 Church Avenue, Hepburn Springs

p: 5348 1978

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R E S T A U R A N T

treat yourself at sault!

Experience the taste of Spain with Sault Restaurant’s Spanish head chef Santiago Nine-Fernandez. Now serving tapas on our menu!

locals night

Koukla Café & Pizzeria “makeover”. After operating in Daylesford’s Vincent Street for more than 15 years Jim Frangos has decided to do some much needed upgrades to Koukla Café & Pizzeria. This is an exciting development as it gives Jim and staff the chance to help with some efficiency issues addressed by guests’ feedback over recent years. The physical makeover is complemented by some upgrades to food and beverages!

Join the Koukla Café & Pizzeria facebook page for more details

Wednesday is Locals Night! Sault offers their seasonal a la carte menu with a complimentary glass of house red, white or sparkling with any main meal.

High Tea

On Sundays indulge with a glamourous High Tea between 2.30-4.30pm.

Bookings essential, call 5348 6555 to book.

BOOK YOUR TABLE ON (03) 5348 6555 E: jodi@sault.com.au

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2349 BALLAN DAYLESFORD ROAD, SAILORS FALLS 3461

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

26 - 28 Albert Street Daylesford 5348 3711

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Happy Birthday!

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AYLESFORD resident Winnifred Leonard celebrates her 90th birthday on October 14.

Mrs Leonard grew up in New South Wales on a farm but vowed from the age of 13 she would escape rural life.

At 19 she caught a train to Shepparton and started work at the SPC canning factory. Two years later she caught another train, this time to Lithgow, and met her first husband at her 21st birthday.

The couple moved around for a while and then settled at Box Hill when their two sons were aged about eight and 10.

Daughter Susanne Devine, the owner of the Farmers Arms Hotel in Daylesford with partner Claire Levine, came along a little later.

Susanne said her mother moved to Daylesford’s Lumeah Lodge when she started having a few health issues.

“Mum is really practical. She and Tom (Susanne’s step-father) sold the house and moved up here and are loving being here.

“Just the other day mum said to me just how content she was to be living in Daylesford and at Lumeah Lodge.”

A family lunch, at the hotel, is planned for Tuesday to celebrate the big day with Mrs Leonard’s children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

From left, Claire Levine, Winnifred Leonard and Susanne Devine

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Heaps of parking!

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Fully Licensed!

Be sure to book soon for your Christmas party!

Friendly staff!

Amazing setting at the world famous Mill Market!

Catering available

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Our food speaks for itself!

All our food is prepared on the premises with love - vegan and vegetarian options available

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Gig Guide Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs Matt Gurry - Saturday, October 18, 9pm $5 Pleasantville and Holly & Perry - Sunday, October 19, 5pm $10 Songstress Night - Friday, October 24, 9pm $10 Cam Kettle - Saturday, October 25, 9pm $5

Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford Victoriana Gaye – Friday, October 17, 7pm – 10pm DJ Casio – Saturday, October 18, 8pm – 11pm $10 Moodswing Duo – Friday, October 24, 7pm – 10pm DJ Jenni Daggers – Saturday, October 25, 8pm – 11pm $10 Jarrod Shaw – Friday, October 31, 7pm – 10pm

The Grande, Hepburn Springs

The Marlene Dietrich Show (Maureen Andrew) October 17, $15 Comedy: Love, death & other inconveniences (Anthony Verity) October 31 $10

Perfect Drop, Daylesford High & Lonesome - Friday, October 17, 7.30pm - 10pm

Glenlyon General Store Phil and Trudi Edgeley – Friday, October 24, 6.30pm-8.30pm King Maxwell – Friday, October 31, 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Locals’ meal deals Monday

Mercato, Daylesford - main dish & a glass of local wine - $30 Bean and Barrow, Creswick – $10 plate The Grande Hotel, Hepburn Springs - two courses and a drink of house wine, beer or bubbles -$38 Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs - parma - $17.50

Tuesday

Cosy Corner, Hepburn Springs - Curry & Hot Pot Night - $18 Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs – Pot Pie and Pot - $20

Wednesday

Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford - Pot and Parma - $20 Sault, Sailors Falls - a la carte menu with glass of wine Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs – roast - $17.50

Thursday

Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford – steak - $20 The Plough, Trentham - two courses - $25, three courses - $30 Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville – Thai night Old Hepburn Hotel - fish & chips/burger $17.50

Friday

Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham – two courses - $25 Cosy Corner, Hepburn - Fish - $26.50 with glass of house wine Fundraising raffles for local organisations are held at The Farmers Arms Hotel, Daylesford, Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham and Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs

Happy hours Daylesford Bowling Club – Monday to Thursday from 4.30pm to 6pm Perfect Drop, Daylesford – $10 cocktails and $1 oysters every day from 4pm to 6pm

Looking for new bowlers now!

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Daylesford Hotel delivering its spring best

By Peta Heyne

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OR as long as we can remember, the Daylesford Hotel has been a great pub.

It has undergone several changes of ownership and subsequent facelifts, and a plethora of menu changes in those years. Without doubt the most recent of all has been the best.

We have enjoyed the occasional bar meal and several corporate dinners in the dining room in recent times so were very happy to return again last week.

Despite choosing the Tuesday night after school holidays, we were delighted to find several families joining the rapidly expanding throng, indicating the popularity of the venue. Luckily Nina, our effervescent waiter found us a table for two near the fire.

Yes, we still need fires on Daylesford’s mid-spring nights.

We settled in with a pot each of Coopers pale ale to peruse the menu and, as usual, needed help with the decision making.

Nina provided us with a share plate of their special salt and pepper calamari to help in our deliberations. Cooked to perfection and presented on a bed of roquette with aioli, lemon and crispy thin fries. (Entree serve $18, mains $26) We polished that off with relish but still couldn’t make up our minds on the mains.

Nina came to our help proffering the chargrilled porterhouse with fat chips, Dijon mustard, leaves and jus for Glen ($32) and, for me, panfried ricotta, parsley gnocchi with beetroot and horseradish puree, salad of nashi pear and shaved radish, walnut and goat’s cheese crumble ($28.50).

The steak was thick, tender and juicy and topped with a generous dollop of garlic butter and the chips plentiful. Apart from declaring that the medium rare steak was just as he liked it, Glen was strangely silent until he had finished, apart from when he took a breather to generously (for him) offer me a morsel of the steak for my approval. He was right - it was great.

I was delighted with my gnocchi. It was a beautifully presented and colourful dish that just melted in my mouth. The gnocchi itself was smooth and creamy with just a delicate hint of nuttiness. An unusual combination of ingredients that worked so well together.

I just loved it despite the fact that I had never liked radishes or indeed walnuts. Glen just looked at me as if to say “I’ve always said you didn’t know what you were missing!”.

From the bar, Felicity cleverly matched our dishes, with a glass of Soave shiraz ($10) for Glen and a Petite chablis ($12) for me.

Despite our protestations that we simply couldn’t find room for another mouthful, Nina insisted and the evening was made complete with the arrival of an exquisite saffron poached apple tarte tatin with salted caramel and vanilla bean ice-cream for us to share ($15).

It was simply scrumptious and disappeared before we could have time to consider the kilojoules. Despite the lack of dignity and protocol, I almost needed to be restrained from licking the plate.

We left vowing to return soon with friends to resample the menu.

Oh and by the way, on our way out we remembered the al fresco dining area on the hotel balcony featuring beer and burgers…noting how great it would be to enjoy a Daylesford sunset on a warm summer’s evening.

(Daylesford Hotel also caters well for families with a special kids $10 meal deal featuring a choice of beef burger, beer battered fish, pizza or chicken strips. All served with fries and a glass of soft drink.)

“I was delighted with my gnocchi. It was a beautifully presented and colourful dish that just melted in my mouth.”

Your local just became a place to lay your head…

We offer a number of classic pub style rooms. Recently refurbished with a selection of King, Twin or Queen. Simple clean share bathrooms are down the hall offering old fashioned pub accommodation.

We also have our Hotel Suite which includes separate living area, kitchen and ensuite.

LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEEK FRIDAY NIGHTS - FRONT BAR Free Entry SATURDAY NIGHTS - LOUNGE BAR $10 Cover incl free drink on arrival GREAT PUB FOOD SPECIALS - EVERY WED - $20 POT & PARMA NIGHT. EVERY THUR - $20 STEAK NIGHT OUR DAILY MENU AND FULL GIG GUIDES ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR NEW WEBSITE.

Open 7 Days from noon FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE OR CALL US ON 03 5348 2335

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Dinner: Thursday - Tuesday from 6pm Lunch: Friday - Tuesday from 11am Breakfast: on weekends from 9am Coffee & Cake: always available Locals Night: all welcome Curry & Hot-Pot Night Tuesdays $18 Fish Night Fridays: $26.50 with glass of house wine (a la carte dining also available)

BEER DINNER

THURSDAY Locals Menu

James Squire beer

2 courses $25 / 3 courses $30

FRIDAY FREE Glass of Wine with each main course

Friday 24 October, 7pm

Open Thursday to Saturday 12 noon - late, Sunday 12 noon - 5pm 31 High Street, Trentham (03) 5424 1144

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$70 per head 4 courses and 5 beers

Bookings essential: (03) 5424 1144

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The Great Breakfast Off! Enjoy Your Special Celebration in Our New Function Room ❖ Birthdays

❖ Work Parties

❖ Anniversaries

❖ Christmas Parties

❖ Sporting Club Parties

❖ Any Special Occasion

Seats 40 at tables or 65 standing with no charge and we can tailor the menu to suit.

Bookings Essential

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OR Curly, it does look great. But let’s face it, this is a dog’s breakfast. So there is no way it will win The Local’s Great Breakfast Off.

oPen FoR DInneR DAILY AnD WeeKenDS FoR LUnCh The Railway Hotel Castlemaine 65 Gingell Street, Castlemaine, VIC 3450 Phone 5472 1250 www.railwayhotelcastlemaine.com.au enquires@railwayhotelcastlemaine.com.au www.facebook.com.au/railwayhotelcastlemaine

We already have quite a few entries happening, so if you think your diner, restaurant, cafe or hotel has the best breakfast in the shire, and there are plenty, then it’s time to take part in the Great Breakfast Off. There’s a small cost to get involved but you get a photo of your breakfast in The Local and on our Facebook page, you get a poster to pin up and you get loads of social media traffic.

Oh, if you win, and why wouldn’t you, your dining establishment has the honour of hosting the perpetual trophy of Australia’s largest working pepper grinder - all two metres of it. And another photo in The Local. The entries will be in the October 27 edition (next edition) of The Local - so email kyle@tlnews.com.au or give us a call on 5348 7883.

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Bushfire forum at town hall

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EPBURN Revitalisation Network will hold a bushfire forum at the Daylesford Town Hall this Friday, October 17 from 7pm to 10pm.

Spokesperson Su Dennett said the network recognised the urgent realities of peak oil and climate change, and was committed to raising awareness about how these issues affected the community.

“We are responding with action that will be beneficial now and that will support a strategy for the future.”

Kevin Tolhurst from Firestorm Physics will talk about how the Black Saturday fires burned and whether climate change will make similar fires more likely.

Based in Creswick, the Melbourne University scientist has provided expert advice on fire behaviour and fire suppression strategies for major bushfires, including the 2007 Great Divide and 2009 Black Saturday fires.

His current research focuses on decision-making support systems with national implications and recommendations for bushfire risk management.

Meanwhile, Joan Webster will talk about Household Fire Planning and whether “stay and defend or leave early” is still relevant.

The author of several books on bushfire including the 2012 Essential Bushfire Safety Tips, Ms Webster has long campaigned on the need for widespread availability to the public of simple and straightforward bushfire safety information.

Her fundamental message remains that well-informed and well-prepared residents can do a great deal to avoid the worst results of bushfires.

Finally Black Saturday survivor Daryl Taylor will talk about Personal Resilience and what happens if someone gets caught by a fire and can’t leave.

After Black Saturday, Mr Taylor served on the Kinglake Ranges Community Recovery & Resilience Committee and has been involved in many community-based recovery and advocacy projects including the Combined Community Recovery Committees Delegation.

With colleague Helen Goodman, he has produced the report: Towards Place-Based & Community-Led Disaster Preparedness, Responsiveness, Recovery and Renewal, for CatholicCare, published in May 2014.

Forum bookings: hrn@internode.on.net or 5348 3636.

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DAYLESFORD

Come and Try for Girl Guides

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AYLESFORD Girl Guides is holding a “Come and Try” night for girls and women of all ages.

Spokeswoman Nerida Nelson said as a part of Girl Guides, the group was involved in a range of activities including games, camping, craft, cooking and excursions.

“This year we have had an action packed year in Daylesford with horse riding, cooking fried rice and pancakes, and marching in the Anzac Day parade, further afield we have visited the National Gallery of Victoria and gone camping, and that’s just a few examples.

“The activities we participate in range from within our local district, to regional events and right through to international connections and travel.

“If you want to learn new skills, meet new friends and get involved with your community we invite you to be a part of our “Come and Try” night in the Guide Hall, Duke Street, Daylesford on Tuesday, October 28 from 6pm to 7.30pm.

Bookings: Nerida Nelson on 0409 973 290 or Annette Fisher on 0409 393 190.

Link: guidesvic.org.au

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Leather how do you know and choose...

Leather furniture is made using many different types of leather that are created using different processes. That is what accounts for the different look, feel and quality of leather furniture, and ultimately the cost and life span of your leather furniture.

So how do you choose what will be the best for you...

Aniline Leather is the 1st layer of the hide And is highly prized for the way it looks. It is the most natural looking leather and retains the unique surface characteristics. Aniline leather is dyed by immersing the hide in a dye bath, and the surface is not coated with any polymers or pigments. Only the very best hides are used as all surface marks remain visible, which is why it is also called “naked leather.�

Advantages: Aniline leather is very soft and comfortable. It retains the unique markings and characteristics of the hide, making each piece different. Aniline leather ages beautifully.

Disadvantages: Since it is not protected, aniline leather can be stained easily. It is not recommended for young families or very high traffic areas for that reason.

Semi Aniline is the 2nd layer of the hide Semi-Aniline leather is a more hardy than aniline leather because its surface has been treated with a light coat that contains some pigment, this makes it more soil and stain resistant.

the Kors up market modern design, very comfortable, features adjustable head rests, seats 6 people and the chaise for lounging, very relaxing. 100% cow hide tanned in Italy (corrected grain) highly recommended. Featured in a soft white, is available in coco and black. the Kors is featured in thesofastore showroom Ballarat.

Advantages: While it retains the uniqueness of aniline leather, Semi-Aniline leather has more consistent color and is more resistant to stains. More suited to family living.

Disadvantages: The markings are not as apparent, and therefore less unique than aniline leather.

Corrected Grain Leather Corrected Grain Leather is the most durable type of leather, for that reason it is the most used leather in furniture and car upholstery as the name suggest the grain of the leather has been corrected all of the natural grain and markings have been buffed away the leather is dyed and imprinted with a grain it has a polymer surface coating containing pigments.

While the thickness of the surface coating may vary, it allows the manufacturer to have more control over the properties of the leather. It is possible to add more resistance to scuffing or fading.

Advantages: This type of leather is easy to maintain and stands up to different conditions and uses.

Is the most suited for the family everyday living.

the Melba recline and relax in this super comfortable lounge suite. A classic design beautifully crafted, quality structure featuring steel sprung suspension with high resilient pocket springs. 100% cow hide, and powered reclining actions. the Melba is featured in thesofastore Ballarat showroom.

Cast Leather It is not leather, it is a leather by-product. Bi-cast leather is made from split leather which is then laminated with a polyethylene top layer. The layers used are of very inferior quality, which without the coating would be of no use at all. Bi-cast leather can look like leather however it will crack and split, does not have a long life span, if you are wanting leather then bi-cast is not for you

Leather how do you choose has been provided by thesofastore Ballarat. Stockists of quality leather lounge suites, recliners classic sofas, chesterfields ergonomic leather chairs. You will love the look and the comfort of the leather sofas, also available is fabric recliners, and designer chairs. We will deliver your new sofa to your home for no extra charge.

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There’s no place like (this) home...

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OODMAN House was built in 1890 in Hepburn Springs as the summer residence for the head of the Melbourne’s public works.

Twenty years later it was then bought by William Stanbridge and moved to Camp Street, in one piece, by bullocks and steel wheels which its now owner, Anglican parish vicar, and interior designer, Jeff O’Hare thinks is “quite remarkable”.

It was set down on 48 dry stack brick piers, and a cellar. The house was then leased for a while and then sold and sold again in 1949 to Archie and Thelma Goodman.

Mr Goodman was Daylesford’s mayor for some years, and was manager of the ANZ Bank and then later moved into insurance.

Fr Jeff said the Goodmans lived in the house until 1999 – and, as a good friend, he preached at Mrs Goodman’s funeral.

“Their daughter, a very good friend of mine, shoved a glass of champagne in my hand at the wake and said ‘you should buy this house Father’ and I did.”

Fr Jeff sold his “tiny house” in Melbourne and then set about restoring his new part-time home, which he named Goodman House.

Rather than modernise he decided to return it to its original condition which meant working with and replacing English corrugated roofing iron marked “Made in Liverpool England”, cloth covered electrical wiring and old galvanised plumbing.

But stripping back years and layers he discovered a substantial red and baltic pine building of generous proportions with well-preserved original integrity and beauty. Internal baltic walls and ceilings, in pristine condition, never sanded, oiled or stained display a silk like finish to the present day, having been covered with hessian and wallpaper for much of its 124 years.

Fr Jeff also added a conservatory at the back of the house and converted the old stables into a library and guest house. The first building attempt in 2010 failed but when he finally made the full-time move to Daylesford with the help of “wonderful local tradesmen” completed the building works in March 2012 – one day before he turned 50.

At the beginning of this year he resigned from the Brotherhood of St Laurence and took up his part time role as vicar of Daylesford and re-established his design practice. “That was when the whole tree change thing took place in my head and my heart. It’s a great house – with a fantastic atmosphere. And my decision to restore the building to its original condition has been the right one.”

Christ Church Anglican Church Daylesford invites you to our 1st Annual Dinner

‘Country Style’ on Friday October 24th at 7.00pm @ Christ Church.

With the enormous support of our local community and traders. $50 per head For bookings phone Father Jeff O’Hare 0407 192 316

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Book a legacy for Stuart Rattle

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ARDEN designer Paul Bangay has worked with Penguin Books Australia to create a lasting tribute to the late Stuart Rattle and his work at Musk Farm.

Stuart Rattle’s Musk Farm, with photography by Earl Carter and Simon Griffiths is described as “A haven. A work of art. A legacy”.

“In 1998 Australian Stuart Rattle purchased the dilapidated Musk schoolhouse and surrounding grounds. Over the following few decades it was to become his most enduring project – a true labour of love, with every detail of the buildings and grounds carefully considered. A sanctuary where Rattle could freely express his own taste.”

All royalties from sales of this book go to Friends of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens.

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Pub Clinic to help break down health barriers

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PUB Clinic will be held at The Plough, Trentham on Tuesday, November 25.

Pub Clinic events manager Todd Dales said the men’s health night, which coincides with White Ribbon Day, was about stopping men dying from preventable diseases.

“We don’t really know why, perhaps because they see themselves as community and family leaders, but men don’t reach out for help as often as they should.

“We need to break down those barriers and let men know that it is OK to ask for help.”

Mr Dales, whose own father died at the age of 57, and his grandfather at just 32, said the night would include supplied food and drinks – along with health check stations for blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

There will also be speakers including personal trainers, dietitians, GPs and specialists.

Mr Dales, who lives in Blackwood and works in Trentham, said volunteers and sponsors were needed for the night – including anyone with a bus on offer.

“We have been working on this night and every single person we have spoken

to has been so positive and just amazing.

“And The Plough is just a nice, relaxed and comfortable atmosphere for a group of blokes to come together.”

Bookings are preferred. Call Mr Dales on 5368 6603 or 0422 229 333.

Link: thepubclinic.com.au

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Supa Swift Blue Catcher Model $439 Buy two chainsaw chains and receive one chain free Lubrimaxx Bar and Chain oil 5 litres ONLY $20 Free Pick-up and Delivery for all Ride-on mower services Now Servicing 4 wheel motorcyles all makes and models

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Flicks, kicks and tricks at the skate park

DAYLESFORD’S Skate Park was the place to be during the recent school holidays. Whether the kids had a bike, a skateboard or scooter it was a chance to hone skills and show off tricks. Photographer Kyle Barnes turned up for impromptu photo shoot with Matt Smith, Noah Stevens and Thomas Hetherington. One more, really big, photo on p48.

GETTING AIR! MATT Smith showed off his scooter style at the Daylesford Skate Park over the recent school holidays.

Awesome!

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