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Volume 30, Issue 3 October 2015

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ow exiting to see the information/history board on the village green. Sadly the Guide did not get photographs of the “unveiling” but it is great to finally see the culmination of such hard work by so many people. Thank you to those involved.

put on our thinking caps and try and find an event that will appeal to everyone. But there is an opportunity to become part of a neighbourhood garage sale. Please see the details on page 14.

This month we have launched our Short Story or Poetry competition. See entry details on page 17.

The promised rain has not quite lived up It looks as to expectathough we are tions but a lot set for a long, of the crops in hot summer the area are and the Goorlooking pretty nong CFA is good at the urging us all to moment, especlean up cially the Canaround our ola, which properties getnever fails to ting rid of fuel for fires. Those pesky impress with its golden flowers coveucalypts dropping their leaves, ering hectare upon hectare...radiant branches and bark everywhere are in the sunshine. the biggest offenders. But please Matt is back with his fascinating check with the CFA before doing column, and we also have an inter- any burning off on properties less esting Police Report together with than one hectare. photos of the Mount Pleasant FootUntil next month, stay safe ball and Netball teams who made it to the Grand Finals in their sections Cheers Unfortunately we have had to cancel the proposed Halloween Party.

There was a very poor response from residents so we will have to

Christine

Inside this issue Around Goornong in Bush and Garden ……..page 2 Police Report…….page 5 Providence Cottage…...page 8 Mount Pleasant Football & Netball Club’s photos…..page 18 & 19 Short Story & Poetry competition……..page 17

Around Goornong in the bush and garden

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his morning I was woken, before the alarm, are equally capable of song. The Golden Whistler by a Grey Shrike Thrush singing just outside tends to be seen more in our area during the cooler my bedroom window. A much nicer sound to months while the Rufous is more prevalent in the wake up to than the horrible alarm clock! summer. An interesting feature of the Rufous WhisThe Grey Shrike Thrush has an amazing song. tler is that it is often prompted to sing by a loud Beautiful loud clear notes and a range of variations noise, such as thunder. to its song. It started me The Crested Bellbird is an eluthinking about the arrival of The Grey Shrike Thrush sive bird with a magnificent spring and all the interesting song. It is not often seen but song birds we are lucky to can be regularly heard in the have living around us. large forests of the Whipstick Our region is blessed with and Wellsford. It is very rarely one of the richest collections seen outside of these forest of song birds anywhere in areas. It doesn’t appear to be the world. The springtime is able to live in farmland or built a time when they may be up areas, indicating the immore apparent, as they are portance of intact forests for its prompted by seasonal horsurvival. When I’m out in the monal changes to establish bush and I hear a Crested Belland proclaim their territories bird I am always compelled to and find a mate and set about breeding. Many of pause, just stop, listen and take it in. them not only sing during the springtime though.

I’ve written about the Rufous song lark before. A They may be heard throughout the year. Some spespring summer migrant to our area which flies up cies, once established as a pair will remain in their into the sky whilst singing in order to make its song territory year round, possibly for several years. carry further. We also get the Brown Song Lark While we often think it is mainly the male bird that which behaves in a similar way. Both sings, which is true in some of these species prefer open grassspecies, it is also true that both land areas. sexes sing equally well in some A common little bird in our gardens, other species. The Grey Shrike the Silvereye is an accomplished Thrush is one species where songster. It has intrigued me, and surboth sexes sing. They often live prised me a few times where I’ve around human settlement and thought: what is that bird singing away may build their nest in sheds quietly from deep inside that tree canand the like. The two members Crested Bellbird opy? Eventually revealing itself to be of the pair can often be heard a silvereye and impressing me with its calling to one another. singing ability. It is also a mimic. It will often include There are two main species of ‘whistlers’ that live in sounds and song fragments copied from other bird our area. The Golden Whistler, where the male is a species into its song stunning bird—golden yellow with black and white markings around the throat and an olive back, and If you go down to the river, or one of the local the Rufous Whistler, a similar bird but as the name creeks during the warmer months you may here the brilliant song of the Reed Warbler. It is a springsuggests, a rufous front instead of gold. The fesummer migrant to our area and typically lives in males of both these species are grey-brown and Goornong Guide—October 2015 Page 2

the reed beds along the banks of the streams. It often won’t be seen, as it stays in the cover of the reeds, but it’s loud and musical song can’t be missed. Unusually, I had a Reed Warbler visit my garden for a couple of weeks a while back, not its usual habitat but it was happily singing from the shrubbery during its stay.

worth listening to.

Finally, I can’t go past one of our most well known and talented songsters, the Australian Magpie. We probably take them for granted because they are so common but if you just stop and listen to it, the magpie has one of the most brilliant songs of any bird and there they are all around us! We are The Grey Butcherbird is a resident bird in our area. lucky.

A pair will usually set up home in any reasonable An occasional swoop is a small price to pay. remnant of bush and it will visit gardens. It has a lovely song, like its relative the Pied Butcherbird.

The Pied Butcherbird is not a usual resident of Goornong but in the last few months I’ve seen a couple in the area. It is more usually seen just a bit further north of here. The Pied Butcherbird has an extraordinary hauntingly beautiful song that is well

The Reed Warbler

This sign produced by the ACT Parks & Conservation Service, asks us to care for these fabulous “singers”.

The Golden Whistler

Inspired by Matt’s report and my own love of the Grey Shrike Thrush, I climbed up the ladder to take this photo of the “our” Grey Shrike Thrush's nest in the top corner of our shed. It is a pretty motley looking nest, but this pair have been nesting here for three years and this year there are three eggs. We always know that Spring is on its way when we first hear the beautiful song of this lovely bird. And by having a couple of bird baths placed strategically around the house we enjoy many hours of entertainment watching a huge variety of birds take advantage of these refreshing and safe “water holes”………..Editor

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Goornong Recreation Reserve Committee

REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY

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Goornong Soldiers Memorial Hall

When: Thursday October 8th 7.30 pm

Wednesday November 11, 2015

Where: Goornong Recreation Reserve Hall

All Welcome Calculate Your Catchment

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ave you often wondered how much rain your roof area is feeding in to your water tanks? This simple calculation will help. If you have a shed 10m by 20m this equals 200sq metres. If the roof area could capture every drop of rainfall, each square meter of roof area will collect 1 litre of water for every millimetre of rain. So, if your annual rainfall is 500mm this should be: 500mm x 200 square meters = 100,000 litres.

However no roof catchment is that efficient if you take into account keeping gutters and downpipes clean, heavy overflowing rainfall and sometimes light showers. So this calculations should work on 80% efficiency. Ergo a realistic catchment of about 80,000 litres per year.

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Commencing at 10.45am Morning tea will be served in the Hall after the service (A plate of food or gold coin donation would be appreciated)

POLICE REPORT Crime Report

which was to be used as a weapon. The male was arrested at the scene, and later charged with Posn 31/08/2015, The Axedale Golf Course sessing a Drug of Dependence, Careless Driving reported a theft of the “green fees” box and Weapons offences. He was bailed to appear which was pried from the wall during the at the Bendigo Magistrates court in October. night of 30/08/2015. Enquiries were conducted and as a result a search warrant was executed on a property in the White Hills area. As a Traffic Report. result 2 offenders were arrested and charged with a raft of offences relating to the theft and attempted o traffic incident/accidents to report… thefts in the Axedale area, outstanding warrants for failure to appear at court and driving matters. Both On the weekend of 19/09/2015 and the 37 year old male and 23 year old female were 20/09/2015, a small traffic blitz was remanded into custody in relation to the outstand- conducted on the Midland Highway, Northern Highing matters. way and surrounding areas of Goornong, Huntly and Elmore. As a result of the blitz 18 penalty noOn 01/09/2015, Police from Goornong and Heath- tices were issued for offences related to excessive cote executed a search warrant on a property in speed, unlicensed driving and driving unregistered the Heathcote area in relation to the cultivation of motor vehicles.

Drugs. An sophisticated hydroponic set-up was located, including a power by-pass, 31 mature These type of traffic operations will continue and Cannabis plants and a large amount of property grow with intensity as we approach the end of the used in the manufacture and cultivation of a Drug year and of course the holiday season. of Dependence. As a result of the search warrant a 45 year old Heathcote woman was arrested at Please BE SAFE on the roads and plan your trip. the scene and later charged with Trafficking a Drug of Dependence, Cultivating a Narcotic Plant and Obtaining Property by Deception. She was bailed to appear at the Bendigo Magistrates Court in October.

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On 16/09/2015, Goornong Police attended a family nong Police Station | Western Region - Division 5 | Bendigo PSA incident in the Huntly area. Nearby a 27 year old Greater Bendigo man was taken into custody in relation to Railway Place South, GOORNONG 3557 |  (03) breaching a Family Violence Intervention Order and failure to answer bail. He was remanded into custody as a result of the matter.

On 18/09/2015, Police from Goornong, Axedale and Heathcote executed a search warrant on a property in the Heathcote area. As a result a hydroponic Cannabis set-up was located in a hidden room of the premises. 7 Mature Cannabis plants were located, and the occupant was arrested at the scene. He was later interviewed and charged in relation to cultivating a Narcotic Plant and other drug related offences, and bailed to appear at the Bendigo Magistrates Court at a later date.

On 21/09/2015, a 19 year old Heathcote man was detected doing burnouts near the McIvor Highway. Police spoke with the male who was found to be in possession of almost 92 grams of Cannabis, and also had a cricket bat secreted in the vehicle Goornong Guide—October 2015 Page 5

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Latest News Minimum skills training has commenced for our new members. We would like to thank and welcome them to the team. If you are interested in joining the brigade please contact our Captain Tony Trotter on 0407 018 948. The remainder of the Minimum Skills training will take place in November.

Next Meeting – Our CFA meetings are held at 7.30pm on the last Monday of every month. Our next meeting is Monday 26 October, 2015 at 7.30pm at the brigade house on Bagshot Street, please come along. th

Pre Season Clean Ups A reminder to all residents that now that Spring is here it is time to walk your property and clean up, remove any potential fire hazard debris and built up leaves and branches. http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/

GOORNONG COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING When: 10th November 2015 Where 7.30pm at the Rec Reser ve

All welcome

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Woodend Community Farmers’ Market First Saturday of the month at the community Centre grounds High Street Woodend. Sat 3/10/15 9.00am– 1.00pm Echuca Farmers' Market is on the 1st, 3rd and fifth weekends of each month. Sat, 03/10/2015 - 8:30am -12:00pm. Where: Alton Reserve, 400 Hare Street , Echuca

Castlemaine Farmers’ Market has over 50 producers offering the best locally grown and made food. When: Sun 4/10/2015 Where: Victory Park, Castlemaine.

Kyneton Farmers; Market in the centre of Piper Street.

When St 10/10/15 8.30am– 1.00pm. Where St Paul’s Park Piper Street, Kyneton

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Providence Cottage Thanks to Aileen O’Sullivan for this information

photo endeavoured to preserve the century old beauty.

In recent times “Providence Cottage” has provided a home for several families.

The original stables stand testament to the workmanship of the early pioneers.

At the time of writing this article, the current owner Felicity Nicholls and her husband Peter Johnson were in warmer climes enjoying their honeymoon.

Below: The old stables

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uilt on a natural stone foundation, this brick home has withstood all for over 100 years and remains today in perfect condition.

Built my an English tradesman, Mr G Slingo, who also made the bricks, it was named Providence Cottage by the owner Mr W Read, who had it built for his retirement instead of visiting his homeland, England. He had missed, because of a late letter delivery, a berth on a boat that was burnt at sea, hence the name Providence Cottage.

Thomas Pratt, well known as the Shire Thistle Inspector, dog tax collector, deliverer and collector of rates and repairer of roads, gladly retired to become gardener and handyman in the lovely garden of cherries vines, fruits and flowers around the cottage. Incidentally, Thomas Pratt deserves record in Goornong History, because it was he who was sent to investigate, and if necessary collect a fine, when my Mr McPhail reported that “Goornong people are not cutting their thistles!”

Mr Read died in1887 and Providence Cottage became the Presbyterian Manse. Later it was the home of Mr & Mrs Charles Cashen and also Mr & Mr Wal Somerville who, with the aid of an 1880 Goornong Guide—October 2015 Page 8

Above: An old gate from the original fencing.

Right: An old horse collar

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Residential & Commercial David McCullagh, Electrician, Goornong (REC 20840) Phone: 0410 019 801 Mobile: 0400 578 192 Goornong Guide—October 2015 Page 11

CWA Report exquisite embroidery. angaroo Flat Branch meeting will be at 1.30pm on Thursday 15th October at the It was great to see members of the newly formed Uniting Church, Church Street, Kangaroo Golden Nights Branch win prizes in the competiFlat. The juniors will meet afterwards at tions at the August half yearly Conference. Golden 4pm.

Nights next meeting will be on the 13th October at the Bendigo East Hall at 7pm.

The Juniors are enjoying learning knitting and cooking each month at present. Junior members Branches are working on their entries for are an integral part of our Organisation with Schol- the CWA section in the Bendigo arships, camps and the teaching of life skills availa- Show. ble to them.

Our doors are always open at meetGroup Craft Meetings learning new crafts are popu- ings. You don't have to be a member to come and lar but members are welcome to bring along any of have ‘a cuppa and a chat’ with us to see what we their own craft to do if they wish. are doing. In the community.

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The recent Cake Stall was once again popular with CWA Bendigo Northern Group consists of 4 the public at Strath Village.

Branches: Axedale, Golden Nights, (Bendigo East), Bendigo, and Kangaroo Flat, . For details of meetCaroline, a member of the Bendigo Branch won ings please ring Lois on 44338517. first prize at the State Exhibition at Yarram with her

Elmore Field Days The 52nd annual Elmore Field Days is a three day event attracting over 35,000 visitors from across Victoria and New South Wales, being held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 6, 7 and 8 October.

Recognised as a must-see on the farming calendar, the field days present the latest innovations in farming and machinery as well as provide great entertainment for the whole family.

With more than 700 exhibitors featuring demonstrations, paddock trials and new technology, Elmore Field Days is worthwhile day out.

Staff from the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) will once again present a range of helpful information and technical advice under a large familyfriendly marquee.

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DEDJTR’s Customer Service Centre staff will be available to point visitors to one of the experts who will be on hand over the three days or answer questions on a vast range of topics handled by the department.

For more information visit www.elmorefielddays.com.au

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Have you been having a bit of a “Spring Clean” and wondering about what to do with all your unwanted “stuff”? What about a Garage Sale? Jamie Tuohey and friends have come up with a fabulous idea…...contact Jamie if you are interested in taking part.

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here are a few Goornong residents that are keen to have garage sales, so a few residents got together and came up that it would be a good idea to advertise the date as the more garage sales there are in town on the same day the more likely we are to get more visitors.

It would be open to anyone anywhere in and around Goornong. Set up at your own home and we can advertise in the Bendigo Advertiser or Bendigo Weekly under Goornong and then list the individual addresses.

Each participant will be responsible for placing their own ad under the Goornong heading.

So far we have agreed on Saturday 31st October.

This date also means that we may see more travel- Jamie Tuohey lers heading out of Melbourne for the “Melbourne Po Box 23, Goornong 3557 Cup long weekend” H.(03) 5432 2241 M.0409 141 584 E. ajjl3@bigpond.com

Mia Mia Daylight Opera Hitting a High Note for

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n Sunday 8 November, the perfect acoustics of the timber lined Mia Mia Hall will play host to international and rising stars from The Opera Studio Melbourne, providing the local region with the opportunity to experience the drama and fun of opera in an idyllic country setting.

The Mia Mia Daylight Opera is an extremely popular annual event that draws people from around the region for an afternoon of culture and fun. Locals Lynne and David McDonald sponsor the event through the Alice Amy McDonald Scholarship Trust, set up by David’s family. The aims of the Trust are to make performance opportunities for emerging young opera stars and to bring quality and affordable opera to rural areas.

"David and I are absolutely thrilled with the quality and professionalism of the performances. The joy on the faces of the audience is so pleasing, not just for us, but also for the performers," says Lynne. “It is truly special for Mia Mia and proves once again that you can find high-quality arts and culture right here in the region.”

A cast of talented singers perform a wonderful program of operatic arias and ensembles. Matthew Nash, the manager of the Opera Studio, relishes the time his performers can spend in Mia Mia. “The energy in the Hall Goornong Guide—October 2015 Page 14

drives the performers to push themselves to a level of performance where they are truly communicating their stories, and in so doing, bringing Opera to life in the heart of the country."

The Mia Mia Daylight Opera is only $25 per person or $20 per person for groups of 10 or more. This includes a country-style afternoon tea at the end of the performance.

Mia Mia (pronounced My-ah My-ah) is just out of Heathcote, on the way to Redesdale.

Details: Mia Mia Daylight Opera When: 1:30pm - 4:30pm November 8, 2015 Location: Mia Mia Hall, Valley Road, Mia Mia Victoria 3444 Bookings: www.trybooking.com/IGIC Cost $25 - includes refreshments after the performance.

The event is supported by the City of Greater Bendigo.

For more information contact:

Lisa Dooley 0408 993 819 lisa@darwinfinches.net www.miamiavic.com

Sorry, but this event has been

Halloween Party for Goornong Saturday October 31st

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Congratulations To everyone involved in the setting up of the information board now situated on the Village Green. Obviously a lot of hard work and research has been done to get to this point. Now anyone who stops in Goornong will have a wonderfully comprehensive history of our lovely town. There is also some more history boards situated at Barnadown and Fosterville. If you haven’t yet been to have a look please do so, and make it a first stop for any visitors you may have in the future….Editor

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Goornong Memorial Hall Management Committee Meeting Meets in the hall on the 1st Thursday of the month. The next meeting is

Thursday October 1st at 7.30pm New members always welcome President Secretary Alan Read Pam Rogers Ph. 5432 2268

Email: pamrog4@bigpond.com

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On the Road to the Finals—Mount Pleasant Football and Netball Teams.

The Reserves for the football team and the B Grade the finals but sadly were both beaten by North netball team, put up magnificent efforts to get to Bendigo in the finals.

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On the Road to the Finals—Mount Pleasant Football and Netball Teams.

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Dates to Remember Term Four Mon 5th Oct.

First day of Term Four

Wed 7th Oct.

Excursion to Heathcote to watch Aladdin

Wed 7th Oct.

Bike Ed begins (Grades Three-Six)

Fri 9th Oct.

MARC Library

Tues 27th Oct.

Bike Ed Bike Ride (Grades Three-Six)

Wed 28th Oct.

Bendigo Cup Public Holiday

Tues 3rd Nov.

Little Learners Program begins

Wed 11th Nov.

Remembrance Day Service, Goornong Hall

Fri 13th Nov.

Cluster Summer Sports, Elmore (Gr. 3-6)

Mon 16th Nov.

Student-Free Day

23rd—27th Nov.

Grade Five-Six Canberra Camp

Tues 8th Dec.

Orientation Day

Wed 16th Dec.

Christmas Concert, 6.15pm

Thurs 17th Dec.

Whole-School Excursion to Echuca

Fri 18th Dec.

Last day of Term Four, 2.15pm dismissal

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART Well done to all students, parents and staff involved in September’s Jump Rope for Heart event. It was fabulous to have so many parents and community members in attendance and this helped to make for a fabulous event.

This year skipping has formed part of our Physical Education Program and it has been very pleasing to see all students improving their fitness, confidence and skill over the course of the year.

Congratulations to Mrs Patton for her efforts coordinating Friday’s Jump Rope for Heart and to Mrs Mulqueen for her work throughout the year contributing to the skipping program. Thanks also to Mr D and Miss Lowe who came on Friday to help out—great work!

A big thank you to the FOTS for their support of Jump Rope for Heart—without the support of our parent community events such as this don’t happen.

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ATHLETIC SPORTS Congratulations to Molly in Grade Four who competed at the Sandhurst & Goldfields Division Athletics Carnival on Monday in the girls 10 year old Shot Put. Molly achieved a distance of 5.85m, coming in second place. She will now compete at the Loddon Mallee Region Athletics Carnival in Bendigo on October 12th - well done Molly!

Press Releases Next Council Meeting On Wednesday October 7, 2015 Greater Bendigo City Council will not hold a special Council meeting to decide on matters outstanding from Wednesday’s meeting. Rather, the Council’s next meeting will be held as scheduled on Wednesday October 7, 2015.

Mayor Cr Peter Cox said the Council is seeking further advice on how it can ensure the October 7 meeting occurs without disruption.

“Our partnership will grow stronger by working together and learning from each other.

“The Traditional Owners have managed the land for thousands of years and included the use of fire to the benefit of their land and people.

“We can learn from their experience and expertise and apply it to today’s planned burn strategies, methods and techniques.

Rodney Carter, Group Chief Executive Officer Dja Dja Wurrung CAC said: “Fire has been purposefully used by “In the meantime, Council has determined to change the my people for effective gardening of the land for years.” way question time is conducted for the foreseeable future,” Cr Cox said.

“The traditional method used today was lighting the flower stem of a grass tree and letting it smoulder,” Mr Carter “Questions will need to be lodged in writing by 12 noon said. on the day of the meeting and the questions will be read out by a Council representative. There will be no lectern “As the stem smoulders for long periods of time it is used or microphone provided for public question time,” Cr Cox as a torch by Traditional Owners to create an edge said. around the area they have chosen to burn.”

“This action is regrettable however Council cannot risk a repeat of Wednesday’s disruptive behaviour, which forced the early closure of the meeting and stopped Council from undertaking the work it was elected to do.

“We have decided to make these changes for the foreseeable future however it is Council’s wish that we will return to our usual format when we are able to do so.”

Cr Cox urged people attending the next meeting to conduct themselves in a respectful manner.

There was only one item on Wednesday’s agenda that was time sensitive, the Financial Statements, and a letter has been sent to the Minister for Local Government seeking an extension.

Dja Dja Wurrung partners in historic planned burn Rangers Ron Kerr and Boadan Kerr from the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (CAC) performed a ceremonial lighting of the fuel reduction burn planned in the Whipstick area of Greater Bendigo National Park today.

Greater Bendigo National Park is jointly managed by the Dja Dja Wurrung CAC and Parks Victoria.

Archaeological Dig On Unique Cottage Dating Back To Gold Rush Era An archaeological dig is currently underway at a cottage in central Bendigo that dates back to the gold rush era.

A condition report on the property prepared for the owners by local firm Minerva Heritage revealed some interesting building techniques and prompted Heritage Victoria to conduct a forensic examination of the property, which is an example of the way basic homes were constructed around the 1860s.

Heritage Victoria archaeologist, David Bannear, said the cottage had unique features including a bark ceiling and timber slab walls.

“Buildings such as this are quite rare. It is important to record it in detail, including the phases of construction and the way materials were used,” Mr Bannear said.

“The cottage was likely a four-room home that expanded as the families that lived in it expanded. The archaeology Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning of the building and the artefacts we have found will give (DELWP) Murray Goldfields District Manager Paul Bates us some idea of the people who lived here. said: “The ceremony demonstrated the unique partnership between the Dja Dja Wurrung CAC, DELWP and “So far we have found children’s toys, buttons, game Parks Victoria in strategic fire management operapieces, leather boot offcuts, newspaper cuttings, painted tions.” paper used on the walls, a small tin label with the name ‘Lizzie’ on it and old Dutch gin bottles. Obviously, not “The partnership is the result of the Recognition Settlealways are these artefacts intact but the smallest piece ment Agreement between the Dja Dja Wurrung CAC, can provide great insight.

DELWP and Parks Victoria,” Mr Bates said.

“This cottage is one of the earliest buildings of its type in “The agreement ensures our Traditional Owners are in- the state and we seldom get the opportunity to do this volved, where they want to be, in all aspects of natural sort of salvage archaeology recording. It is quite exciting resource management across their land.

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to be involved in this process.”

According to the City’s rates records the cottage was once owned by prominent Bendigo businessman, Albert Bush of Bush’s Produce Store located on the corner of Williamson Street and Myers Street. Records reflect that he owned the property for at least 30 years and he lived at the property on and off throughout this time.

“We will work to support each other to achieve our objectives, promote a streamlined approach and encourage joint actions.

The MoU includes a Joint Action Plan with a number of initiatives and projects.

“Projects, such as work to protect the Upper Coliban catchment, will be considered under the plan,” Mr Clark City Planning and Development Director, Prue Mansfield, said. said City staff were working with the current owners to finalise permits to redevelop the site.

“The Upper Coliban project will focus on an integrated approach to protecting a range of environmental values, “It would not have been possible to successfully restore improving water quality and helping secure long-term the home but it is an interesting building that is a great water supplies.” example of our local history and it has been wonderful that this work could be carried out and shared with the Public Urged To Make Right Call On Animal Welfare community,” Ms Mansfield said.

Victoria’s Chief Veterinary Officer Charles Milne is calling As much as possible the materials of the house will be on the public to ensure they report any animal welfare kept for re-use, either for a new building that is built on concerns through the proper channels. the block in the future or donated for use on another restoration project. The artefacts will be assessed by Herit- Dr Milne said claims of animal suffering were taken very age Victoria off site but it is planned for them to be disseriously and it was important that reports went to the correct authorities to ensure a prompt, efficient and effective response.

played in Bendigo at a later stage.

Benefits to Flow Through Water Partnership North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) and Coliban Water have joined forces to meet the challenges of water reform, the impacts of climate change and good catchment management in the region.

The two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work closely together on issues of shared interest.

North Central CMA Chair David Clark said the MoU would allow for greater cooperation on shared interests such as integrated catchment management.

“Water reform, climate change and changing land use are likely to place increasing demands on water resources in north central Victoria,” he said.

“This will pose significant challenges in balancing the environmental, economic and social requirements for water, and require specific local solutions to achieve broader catchment goals.

Dr Milne, from the Department of Economic Development Jobs Transport and Resources, said every livestock owner and manager had a responsibility to provide proper care for their livestock.

“In the event that producers don’t comply with animal welfare requirements, our staff are tasked with implementing the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and of taking appropriate enforcement action,” Dr Milne said.

“Only officers authorised under this Act have powers to investigate and report on allegations of suffering animals and to enter properties to investigate and attend to such allegations.

“Ringing the local media or reporting to unauthorised social media sites in the first instance may not only delay a response but increase an animal’s suffering.”

“DEDJTR and the RSPCA employ authorised officers with the responsibility for enforcing welfare legislation and reports should be made to these two organisations.

“We will use all the powers at our disposal to alleviate suffering including the seizure of animals if that is required.

“In one recent case, where a producer failed to heed officers’ advice the animals were seized, the producer was fined $20,000 and banned from owning cattle for 10 years.

“Working together to provide an integrated approach to catchment management will be important for the long“I encourage people to call our Department’s Customer term health of regional communities and their economies, Service Centre on 136 186 or the catchments, water and the environment.” email aw.complaints@ecodev.vic.gov.au for prompt, efficient reporting and investigation of alleged animal cruelty Coliban Water Chair Andrew Cairns said the MoU to livestock. strengthens the collaborative relationship between the two organisations.

The RSPCA can also take reports of alleged cruelty on 03 9224 2222 or online at http://rspcavic.org/services/ “This will allow the protection or enhancement of the ben- inspectorate/report-cruelty/ eficial uses of catchment areas for community benefit, including sustaining local jobs, and the environment, with a focus on climate change,” he said.

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CHURCH SERVICES

Venues &Services

ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

Goornong Recreation Reserve Hall Sam Ellis 0477 662 550

GOORNONG WHEN: 2nd & 4th Sundays SERVICE TIME: 8.00am Holy Communion

Soldiers Memorial Hall Pam Rogers, Secretary 5432 2268 or email pamrog@bigpond.com

CONTACTS - Rev Ross Craven: 44 Michie St Elmore 3558

Bagshot Hall. A great venue for meetings, parties, and family occasions. Very reasonable rates.

Phone Barry Clay 5448 8247/0428556006

PH: 03 5432 6058 or 0409847630 (Thursday off) Mark Taig: PH: 03 5432 2459

Mobile Library 5449 2790

OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART ELMORE: *Please note new times* Sunday @ 10.30 am Weekday Masses: Tuesday 5.00pm. Wed:9.30am Thurs; Fri. & Saturday @ 9.30am

Mondays 4:00pm–4:30pm The mobile library stops outside Goornong Primary School, Come along and support our local library.

LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS Goornong Rural Fire Brigade 0431 695984 Goornong Cemetery Trust 54322236

ST MARTINS OF TOURS CATHOLIC CHURCH, MUSKERRY Sunday @ 8.30am

Goornong Recreation Reserve 0477 662 550 Goornong Swimming Pool 5432 2220

All enquiries to be directed through the Priest of the Parish. Fr. Alex Lim(03) 5434 6018

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Did you know that you can now buy canned dog & cat food, dry foods, a variety of chook food as well as pet bowls and canvas dog beds at Farm & Diesel 60 Railway Place Goornong 5432 2583

Goornong Soldiers Memorial Hall Hire Charges Full Hall: $110* – parties, weddings, dances etc.

A bond may be required.

Funerals: $70* Supper room: $15* - including use of kitchen: $35* Meeting room: $10* Heating and cooling $5 All hirings are subject to a $25 fee for Community Public Liability Insurance (subject to specific exclusions) unless the hirer is already covered. Bookings and enquiries please contact: The Secretary, Pam Rogers: Ph. 5432 2268

or email, pamrog4@bigpond.com.

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LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY BOOKKEEPING SOLUTIONS Sandhurst Gas Phone; Annette Harris 0413 183 836 5447 0520 or 0417 559805 BUILDING SERVICES Elmore Sand & Soil Phone before collection of any material 0418 351 418 ELECTRICAL 1-Step Pty Ltd Residential & Commercial Electrician David 0410 019 801 or 0400 578 192 FARM SUPPLIES GE Silos 5432 2384 Seed Cleaning Adam—0447 303 063

Wool broker & Farm Services Alister Carr Website - http://kareewool.com.au Mobile - 0419 382 273

HEALTH Fun Fitness Clair Ellis, Personal Trainer 0459 330 070 Dragon City Karate. Allan 5448 7197/0422 317273 HOUSE & GARDEN Dingo Mini-Digger Electronic Detection & Tracing Kel O’Brien 5432 2295 or 0418700554 Handy-Man Tim McCrohan 0458 762 605 Email: timmcrohan@live.com.au Security Doors Biceys’ - Ian Bice 0412861613 LOCAL PRODUCE

FENCING

Bridgeward Grove Olives and Olive Oils 5432 2291/0417 521409

CB Fencing Carol Bennett 0428 397 494

Hay: IJ & JL Whatley 5432 2217/0417 500 266

Barnadown Rural Fencing Shane 0419 646 442

MECHANICAL Farm & Diesel Mechanical Maintenance 5432 2583 or 0467 554 302

FLORIST The Petal Factory 5443 5519 GAS SUPPLIER Supagas 5432 2220 or 0417 399 796

Kevin 0417

POSTAL & LOGISTICS Postal Details Wes White 5432 2210 Goornong Police Station 5432 2207 Goornong General Store 5432 2203 Goornong CFA Enquiries; Tony Trotter Captain, Goornong Rural Fire Brigade Phone: 0407 018 948 Email: GRFB@ctemail.net.au PUBS & CLUBS Drovers Arms Hotel 5432 2210 WASTE Liquid Waste 5448 8478 Goornong Recycling & Transfer Station 0458 346 952 Johno’s Scrap Pick up 0408 508273

PLUMBING Hayes Plumbing 114 603

With Thanks to

Hon Jacinta Allan Member for Bendigo East Minister for Public Transport Minister for Employment

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