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By drawing on the latest advances in medical health sciences, and integrating them with a range of safe, effective natural therapies and traditional medicines, Naturopathy offers a holistic way of assessing, preventing and treating a variety of health conditions.

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Naturopathic Medicine not only relieves symptoms of illness, but also seeks to address the underlying cause of your illness or poor health.

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by Dr. Robert Osgoodby Basic fundamental truths for optimal nutrition for decreasing body fat percentage, increasing energy and building muscle.

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Don’t Starve Yourself - This is one of the most common misconceptions and mistakes most people trying to lose weight make. If your trying to shed fat, drastically decreasing your caloric intake in an effort to lose weight or get “cut” is almost as destructive to achieving your goals as eating large amounts of ice cream and fried foods for every meal! Studies show this type of dieting actually decreases your basal metabolic rate, which is the last thing you want to do if you are looking to lose weight and decrease your body fat percentage. On this type of diet, most of the weight you lose is not fat - it’s lean body mass. You are actually keeping your fat and burning your muscle!

Eat At Least Four Meals A Day - By eating four to six small healthy meals a day, properly spaced, you will burn fat at a faster rate. The traditional “three square meals” is antiquated advice that will slow down your metabolism and increase body fat storage. Studies have shown, eating four to six small meals a day promotes optimum

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food absorption, stable blood-sugar levels, and increases your metabolic rate. A meal can be as simple as a serving of fruit or vegetables, a small baked potato, a cup of yogurt, or a meal replacement shake.

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Monitor Portion Sizes - Instead of worrying about what ratio of protein, carbohydrates and fat you should be eating, concentrate on portion control. Most people’s focus has been distorted by the huge emphasis placed on cutting fat intake. Fat is a necessary component in a healthy diet.

The fact is, most people just eat too much.

A good rule of thumb is that a portion should be no larger than your clenched fist.

Design An Eating Schedule - Most people eat when it’s convenient, not on a schedule. This type of behavior slows your metabolism and sabotages your body transformation efforts. To get optimum results, you should eat four to six small meals a day, spread three to four hours apart. Your initial reaction to this principle may be there is no way this can be incorporated into your busy schedule. With a little bit of pre-planning and commitment, it can be done. You can cook up to one week’s worth of food on the weekend and refrigerate and freeze it. Broil your chicken breasts, put them in a food storage bag and throw them in the refrigerator. Make a huge salad! Take your Tupperware out of storage and pack several small meals to take to work with you. Another thing you can do is make sure your cupboards and refrigerator are overflowing with quality sources of protein, carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables. This will also help you stick to the plan and not cheat during the week.

Drink 8 To 10 Glasses Of Water A Day - Believe it or not, water actually helps you control your appetite. If you find that a portion of food has not satisfied your hunger, drinking a large glass of water will help alleviate those nagging hunger pangs. The vast majority of your body is comprised of water. Water is an essential transport vehicle for an array of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. It also helps eliminate waste products in your body including uric acid, ammonia, and toxins. Another misconception is that if you are retaining water, you should decrease your water consumption. This is just not true. One of the best ways to get rid of water, is to drink more water.

Just like starving yourself decreases your basal metabolic rate, water retention is another example of your body’s survival mechanism.

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linked to coffee’s antioxidants.

Coffee has more antioxidants per serving than blueberries, making it the biggest source of antioxidants in American diets. All those antioxidants may help suppress the damaging effect of inflammation on arteries. Immediately after drinking it, coffee raises your blood pressure and heart rate, but over the long term, it actually may lower blood pressure as coffee’s antioxidants activate nitric oxide, widening blood vessels.

2. It diverts diabetes: Those antioxidants (chlorogenic acid and quinides, specifically) play another role: boosting your cells’ sensitivity to insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar. In fact, people who drink 4 or more cups of coffee each day may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to some studies. Other studies have shown that caffeine can blunt the insulin-sensitivity boost, so if you do drink several cups a day, try mixing in decaf occasionally.

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5. It helps your headaches: And not just the withdrawal headaches caused by skipping your daily dose of caffeine!

Studies show that 200 milligrams of caffeine—about the amount in 16 ounces of brewed coffee—provides relief from headaches, including migraines. Exactly how caffeine relieves headaches isn’t clear. But scientists do know that caffeine boosts the activity of brain cells, causing surrounding blood vessels to constrict. One theory is that this constriction helps to relieve the pressure that causes the pain, says Robert Shapiro, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of neurology and director of the Headache Clinic at the University of Vermont Medical School.

Must-Read: 4 Diet-Busting Coffee-Shop Drinks (and What to Drink Instead)

I really like coffee. The morning ritual of brewing a cup, the smell that perks me up before I take a sip and, of course, the flavor all make it my favorite beverage aside from water (water’s delicious!). As a registered dietitian and a nutrition editor for EatingWell Magazine, I know that coffee is fine in moderation. It has lots of antioxidants and is low in calories if you don’t load it up with cream and sugar. Nonetheless, I always feel slightly guilty about drinking it— you know, in a “it’s so good, it must be bad” kind of way.

1. It protects your heart: Moderate coffee drinkers (1 to 3 cups/ day) have lower rates of stroke than noncoffee drinkers, an effect

Alzheimer’s disease, as well as Parkinson’s disease, studies suggest. Those antioxidants may ward off brain cell damage and help the neurotransmitters involved in cognitive function to work better.

3. Your liver loves it: OK, so the research here is limited, but it looks like the more coffee people drink, the lower their incidence of cirrhosis and other liver diseases. One analysis of nine studies found that every 2-cup increase in daily coffee intake reduced liver cancer risk by 43 percent. Again, it’s those antioxidants—chlorogenic and caffeic acids—and caffeine that might prevent liver inflammation and inhibit cancer cells.

4. It boosts your brain power: Drinking between 1 and 5 cups a day (admittedly a big range) may help reduce risk of dementia and

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Sooooo Its Casa Divina’s first birthday!! To celebrate a new shipment of stock has arrived and Nina has an array of beautiful and unique items to tantalise your tastes.

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Yummy November to Y’all.

We have been asked about one of our favourite veges (really a fruit) the tomato.

Basically, don’t be too fussy if your soil is slightly acidic or has a bit of lime. Pretend that your soil has been well dug with lots of organic matter, maybe with the addition of a good all purpose fertilizer with potash. It is important that the site is well drained and protected from wind and frost. Because they are susceptible to so many bugs and diseases, it is best to keep them cheery from the beginning! If you plant too early, the soil will be cold and they will stress. So.... patience.

One old story says to drop your trousers, put you bare bottom in the soil and if it’s not too cold, it’s safe to plant. Keep your water supply even and regular.

Don’t wet the leaves. However if you like to spray your plants with seaweed, do it early in the day so that they are dry in the cool of the evening. Mulch to retain the moisture, soil temperature and suppress weeds. If you didn’t use potash at soil preparation, then you can use the soluble version, fortnightly at flower initiation. There! thats all quite acheiveable isn’t it?

Now on to the really fun part. What variety do you want to plant? There must a gazillion varieties. Here’s just a few: Apollo - early maturing, medium fruit, staking bush First Prize - Strong bush tomato with heavy crops. No staking required.

Mid season Kyl - Early Ripening bush type with medium fruit GroseeLisse - Most popular tomato

grown. Tall, mid to late season Big Yellow - Low Acid, med to large fruit. Bush type, Mid to late Mighty Red Staking variety, disease resistant, large fruit. Early to mid season Rougedo Marmande- Bush type, medium to large fruit, early variety.

Can set fruit at a lower temperature Black Russian - Dark plum fruit.

Low Acid, very tasty, tall, mid to late San Marzano - Roma, bush type, long cylindrical medium fruit. mid to late season Low Acid- Roma type fruit, requires staking Cherry - Small pear or round shapes.

Yellow, Orange or red fruit. Staking necessary, Kids love them!

So there you go. It’s not that hard and just wairtuntil you eat that first fruit - nothing quite like it!. Try planting Basil, parsley, chives and marigolds near them: pretty and practical, as they are companion plants. As for a crop rotation, tomatoes and their relatives capsicum, chili, egg plant and potatoes need to have four years in between.

One final note of trivia: the botanical name for our luscious fruit is Lycopersicon which from the Greek meaning “Wolf Peach” Ahhh the fun of it all. Enjoy!!

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November In The Vegie Patch A WEEK BY WEEK GUIDE ON WHAT TO GROW AND HOW

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• Sow melons, cucumbers, zucchinis, pumpkins & squash.

There are many bush varieties if space is a problem.

Pumpkins can also be trained to go along a fence or up onto a shed.

• Sow climbing beans.

A bean ‘teepee’ is fun for the kids. See how to make one on this page.

3rd WEEK • Sow carrots and parsnips for use during winter • Sow more bush beans 4th WEEK • Sow more sweet corn • Plant more ‘seed’ potatoes or ‘sprouted’ pieces of potato FURTHER NOTES Water all seedlings in immediately after planting. This settles the soil and removes air pockets that will dry the tiny roots.

If you are planting ‘staking’ tomatoes it is best to put the stake in first then plant beside the stake to avoid damaging the plant. Train the tomatoes leaving only three, or at the most four, main shoots.

Old stocking or jute string is ideal to tie them. Cut all shots away from the base of the leaves as they emerge. If you leave these shoots until they are about 75mm/3” long they can be cut off carefully and put into a small glass or jar of water. They will soon sprout roots and can then be planted out like seedlings.

It is important to keep the soil moist but do not use mulch yet as too much mulch will act as an insulator and slow the soil warming up.

Caterpillars and grubs can be kept under control by hand removal or by using a Bt spray such as ‘Dipel”. This spray is actually a bacteria and stops the digestive process in chewing pests.

It is completely harmless to birds and animals even if they eat the affected pest. There are many other ‘recipes’ for ‘safe’ sprays. Do not resort to chemical sprays.

Snails and slugs will be on the march.

Snails can usually be collected fairly easily by hand at might with the aid of a torch. They can also be controlled with ‘Multiguard’ snail bait. ‘Multiguard’ is made from iron sulphate and is harmless to birds, animals & pets.

Sweet corn likes plenty of manure and water. It does not like root disturbance and is far better if grown from seed in the place where you wish to grow it. As it is wind pollinated it is better planted in a ‘block’ rather than single rows.

Once it is established consider planting climbing beans so that they can grow up the stalks. The corn will provide free stakes for the beans and will help shade the bean flowers in the hotter weather.

Plant some daisy flowers amongst and around your vegie patch. These include calendulas, marigolds gazanias, zinnias, etc. These will add colour but more importantly provide a food supply for adult predators of pests. These ‘goodies’ need a food supply and their larvae are voracious consumers of aphis and other caterpillars. A ladybird larva can consume 60 aphids in a day!

Minute wasps lay they eggs in aphids and caterpillars and the pests are eaten ‘inside out’!

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Exploring your own backyard Scuba diving is a fantastic sport that can take you in many different directions. Whether it’s underwater photography, wreck diving, interacting with exotic marine creatures or just exploring the marine environment that captures your imagination, there is something for everyone.

If it’s wreck diving that interests you then the Gippsland Coast has many amazing wrecks to explore. Some are as shallow as 4 metres, others much deeper and requiring technical diving training to dive. 4km off Wilsons Promontory light house lies the Cambridge, a 11 000 ton ship sunk by a mine in 1940 – a moment captured in time.

The Lady Mildred lies in 8-21 metres of water and is another interesting Prom wreck. Lost in 1909 she ran ashore in hazy weather on the eastern side of Wilsons Promontory. The vessel could not be salvaged and was abandoned.

Much more accessible to divers is the George Kermode, a twin screwed steam bucket dredge. She was scuttled in 1976 as an artificial reef in Cunningham bay off Phillip Island. She now lies in upside down in 20 meters of water rising up to 12 meters at the highest point and is home to a large variety of fishlife. SEAL Diving Services takes divers regularly to dive this amazing wreck.

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Handmaking in Australia has been an industry experiencing massive growth across the past decade and is now a business path athat many talented Australian’s choose to work full time. These are the brave entrepeneurs who have taken back control of their lives. They don’t worry about commuting: sky rocketing petrol prices, having their work day dicated to them or even the often not so simple task of making a healthy lunch.

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also many examples of people who started out making items for a bit of extra money, as well as their passion for their craft, and have gone on to huge things… just ask the founders of clothing label Sass and Bide.

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share them with people around the world. He adds that the love these talented Australian’ sput into their craft is just amazing and can be seen in the time, effort and quality of creation that can be found on the website.

While the website has only just launched, we have received tremendous support from the hand making community around Australia. We look forward to being able to repay the faith shown in us by helping enable these people to focus on what they love… making amazing items to share.

Additional information can be found by visting the website at www. handmade.com.au or by contacting Kristian on 0425 833 857.

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NEW ARTS HUB YARRAGON The idea of creating and Arts Hub for Baw Baw Shire came from a longing by artists of the shire for an art gallery and performance space that could be easily accessed by the community.

This need has grown, over a number of years, into the concept of a creative meeting space where people could meet and collaborate.

The recently formed Baw Baw Arts Alliance (Bbaa) decided to prioritise the creation of such a vibrant contemporary meeting place and turn the dream into a reality with the opening of an Arts Hub in the township of Yarragon in November.

The Arts Hub will be a creative place for like minded people to meet and collaborate. This includes craftspeople - Koori artists, wood workers, quilt makers, musicians, performers, painters, potters, as well as professional artists - anyone in the community who could benefit individually or in a group, from a network of creative thought.

There will be gallery space, a retail space and a large workshop space.

Baw Baw Arts Alliance Artists will exhibit their work and offer workshops.

The Arts Hub will be a friendly, accessible space where anyone can actively join in with anything that is going on. The Arts Hub will be available to community groups for hire.

The new Arts Hub will be located at 2 Murray Street, Yarragon, just around the corner from Bob’s Shed and across from the CFA. The Arts Hub will operate from Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm throughout the year. Artists and volunteers will be on hand each day to show visitors around the gallery and promote workshops The official Opening of the New Arts Hub in Yarragon will be on Thursday, November 10th at 6:30 pm.

The Arts Hub is an Artists Run Initiative run by members of the Baw Baw Arts Alliance. New members are welcome.

“Vicki Sullivan is an Australian Painter working in a traditional tonal method. Her Oil paintings superbly capture the delicate effects of light. Her work is held in various Collections around Australia and overseas.”

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Baw Baw Arts Alliance Inc bawbawartsalliance.org.au public art workshops groups displays exhibitions f o r all forms of art.

Membership from $15 Supported by the Baw Baw Shire Council

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Ensay Winery Agri-Business of the month One of the most intriguing and spectacular destinations for travellers in Victoria is the famous High Country of East Gippsland. Made famous over the generations by its output of fine wool, lamb and beef, and famous today for its autumn mountain cattle sale circuit, the area offers a wealth of history and spectacular mountain valley scenery. Straddling the Great Alpine Road, one hour north of Bairnsdale, Ensay is a small, quiet hamlet of around 350 people, nestled between the magnificent hills of the Tambo River Valley. Ensay Winery is located right on the edge of town.

Omeo Rural wishes to congratulate Ensay Winery for being Agribusiness of the Month Day Avenue, Omeo, Vic 3898. Phone 5159 1271 Email omeohardware@dcsi.net.au

Husband and wife team, David and Jenny Coy have built Ensay Winery into a highly successful w i n e making and cellar door business with wines sold across Victoria.

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Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines are 100% grown, made and sold from the property.

David began his career as a winemaker on the Mornington Peninsula. However, he has family connections with Ensay stretching back to 1867. David’s Great Uncle was a Dogman on the old Ensay Station. David grew up in Melbourne, but spent much of his youth with family and friends in Ensay. David willingly admits that the pull of family connections, the friendliness, the sense of community plus the magical landscapes are what lured him back.

The Ensay winery was established in 1997 and has been developed as a dry land vineyard. Hot, dry summers and warm autumn conditions punctuated by cool evening temperatures, due to the proximity to the mountains, make for lengthy ripening periods to produce wines displaying unique cool climate flavours which continue to develop and intensify.

David and Jenny market their wines almost exclusively from their cellar and through restaurants and retail outlets across the Gippsland region.

Around 70% of sales are Cellar Door sales, which gives testament to the increasing flow of tourists across the great Alpine Road. Around 25% of sales are retail sales across the Gippsland region and the remaining 5% of sales are through the Winery’s web site. David, however, maintains that cementing their place in the local market by offering a consistent supply of a quality product is the guarantee of their success. David’s basic philosophy is that if he sticks to the basics and avoids industry ‘fashions’, he can assure his regular customers of a supply of consistently

cool climate flavoured wines.

One of the long term stockists of Ensay Winery wines is the Grand Terminus Hotel in Bairnsdale. Manager Mr. Chris Zealley said he has been stocking Ensay wines for over three years. The Grand Terminus runs a bistro with a complete table service, with Ensay Shiraz, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir on offer.

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Ensay Winery 5094 Great Alpine Road Ensay VIC 3895 (03) 5157 3203 www.ensaywinery.com.au CELLAR DOOR Weekends, Public Holidays & School Holidays 10am – 5pm Other Times by appointment Ensay Winery is closed Christmas Day

Mr. Zeally said that out of towners seem to make a point of asking for local wines.

“The prices are attractive to the customer and if the quality wasn’t right, we certainly wouldn’t stock it,” he said.

David Coy says he loves nothing more than seeing a customer with a smile on their face and saying they love the product. “A smile on your face is our main objective and when you smile it affirms our philosophy”, said

Arandoon Highland Cattle

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BATALUK TRAIL Moogji Aboriginal Council East Gippsland Inc 52 Stanley Street Orbost Vic 3888 Phone: (03) 51 542 133

Moogji Aboriginal Council Moogji Aboriginal Council East Gippsland Inc was incorporated in February 1992 under the Associations Incorporations Act.

Since that time Moogji Aboriginal Council East Gippsland Inc has come a long way in relation to establishing a health service which complements the community development and employment opportunities to community members.

Significant partnerships have been formed with Orbost Regional Health and other Aboriginal Co-operatives to provide specific health and wellbeing services, East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority works with Moogji to maintain and revegetate the traditional land.

Moogji Aboriginal Council provides a health service to the indigenous community including visiting specialist such as:

- Provide a doctors session one half day per week - Div 1 Nurse onsite (2 days per week) - Social & Emotional Wellbeing (Counsellor) 1 day per week - Psychiatrist (one day per month) - Australian Hearing (6 monthly) - Victorian college of Optometry (quarterly) - Dental block session at ORH (1 day per week) - Dental block session at GEGAC (1 day per week) - Chronic disease management programs including, womem’s health, diabetes management and men’s health - Gymnasium instructor and fitness programs - Youth specific programs - Quit program - Early Years prevention and screening

The Gunaikurnai people of East Gippsland invite you to visit the sites along the Bataluk Cultural Trail.

These are landscapes where you will be introduced to aspects of Gunaikurnai history and culture including: Dreamtime Stories Traditional lifestyles European invasion and settlement Present day life Did you know?

Borun and Tuk, the Pelican and Musk Duck are the creators of the Gunaikurnai people.

The Bataluk Cultural Trail follows significant traditional routes used by the Gunaikurnai for over 30,000 years. With the mountains a two or three day walk to the north and the lakes and ocean one or two days walk to the south, the path which is now the South Gippsland and Princes Highways formed the backbone of the network of trails and trading routes which spanned the region.

Introduction Initiation rites for young Gunaikurnai men and women in East Gippsland in the past consisted of a progression through several stages. Initiation ceremonies were major events attended by all clans. Ceremonies would last for five days and entrance to a higher tier of knowledge and understanding was only granted when participants had reached an appropriate level of commitment and readiness.

Your journey along the Bataluk Cultural Trail will involve a similar process. The trail can be experienced in a variety of ways; you can travel from one end to the other, or you can select from the range of sites and activities to design a route, which suits your own particular interests.

The Bataluk Cultural Trail will introduce you to many aspects of Gunaikurnai life. The more time you spend and the more places along the trail you are able to visit, the greater your appreciation and understanding of Gunaikurnai culture and heritage in East Gippsland.

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District Aboriginal Corporation

Professional Dental Care for you and your family - No long waiting periods - Professional friendly staff

- HBA, MBF, BUPA AND MEDIBANK PRIVATE PREFERRED PROVIDER-

Open to the general public Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm

Ramahyuck Gippsland Dental Clinic

111 Foster street, Sale To make an appointment phone 5144 4869 Dentists: Dr. Charles K. Moatlhodi & Dr. Kentse Phokoje

Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation prides itself in being a supportive and caring environment, ensuring that we only provide quality care to all who attend any of our services that are on offer. Ramahyuck also has Cooperatives in Morwell, Drouin and Wonthaggi, Morwell and Drouin both have medical clinics that services the Aboriginal Community in those areas, the Wonthaggi Cooperative is operating with limited services available at this time, as these medical clinics are operating from within the Aboriginal Cooperatives there are many other services that can be accessed by the local Aboriginal Community such as: · · · · · · · . · · · · · · ·

RAMAHYUCK GIPPSLAND FAMILY PRACTICE Open to the general public Situated at 117 Foster street, Sale

OPEN MONDAY to FRIDAY, 9am - 5pm To make an appointment phone 5144 6511

- Fully bulk billed - Friendly personlised service

Social and Emotional Services Drug and Alcohol Services Transport to medical Appointments Maternity Services Family and Children Services Best Start Child Care Home and Community Care Regional Close the Health Gap Regional Hearing Program Youth Program Bringing them Home Stolen Generation Home Visits Aboriginal Health Checks

To find out what other services that are provided

by Ramahyuck please feel free to speak to one of our professional staff members who will be more than happy to assist you further. These services can be contacted by phoning the numbers listed below: Morwell – 03 51365100 Drouin – 56256500 Wonthaggi - 56721444

LOCH SPORT COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH CLINIC Every Tuesday 9am - 4.30pm

WHITE WOMANS WATERHOLE Perhaps the biggest story to come out of Gippsland in the 1840s was the search for a lost white women said to have been held captive by some Gunaikurnai people.

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Local legend has it that in the 1840s, a young woman, the sole survivor of a shipwreck off the nearby Ninety Mile Beach was taken and held captive by the local tribe of Bratwoloong, who inhabited this part of Gippsland.

Angus McMillan, an explorer who later squatted on land in Gippsland for his own RAMAYYUCK CEMETERY pastoral requirements, started this story in Tatungooloong Coutnry the 1840s, with a letter to the Sydney Press.

Ramahyuck; Ramah: Hebrew for ‘home’ and yuck: AborigiMcMillan claimed he had come across a nal for ‘our’.

Traditional woven basket - Elaine Terdeserted Gunaikurnai camp strewn with an array of items, including female clothing and a dead baby, said by a Dr. Alexander Arbuckle to be a white child.

DEN OF NARGUN Mitchell River National Park, Brabawooloong Country The Nargun is a large female creature who lives in a cave behind a waterfall in the Mitchell River.

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The White Woman’s Waterhole commemorates the tragedy of this story.

Bratwoloong is one of the five clans of the Gunaikurnai. The Bratwoloong people occupied the area from Wilson’s Promontory to Loch Sport on the Gippsland Lakes.

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KNOB RESERVE STRATFORD Axes and fish hooks. Meetings past and present.

WHITE WOMANS WATERHOLE On the bluff high above a bend in the Won Wron State Forest Bratwoloong Country Captive or a devious fiction?

Dooyeedang (Avon River) axe heads were sharpened on the sandstone grinding stones. The deep grooves, which may still be easily observed, are a reminder of the ancestors who have visited this place for centuries.

Photos Courtesy of: Lisa Roberts Visual Art, Photography, Graphic Design & Digital Video

When the stones were ready they were bound with kangaroo sinew to a handle of supple wood which had been treated in a fire to harden it.

Open 7 days between 9am5pm, the centre offers visitors an extensive stock of brochures and local guides, local produce, art & craft, souvenir postcards and is an ideal base for touring in the Wellington region.

The Centre has clean toilets, a children’s playground and free BBQ’s.

8 Foster Street, Sale Located on the A1.

Website www.tourismwellington.com.au Phone +61 0351441108

Yarram Phone +61 03 5182 6553 Wellington Shire’s Yarram Visitor Information Centre is located in the historic Yarram Courthouse building located in Commercial Road.

Open 6 days between 10am4pm, the centre offers visitors an extensive stock of brochures and local guides, art & craft, souvenir postcards and is an ideal base for touring the coastline in the Southern Wellington region or South Gippsland.

The Centre has clean toilets and a quality gift shop and offers visitors internet access (fee).

Located on the A440 (Commercial Rd) in Yarram.

Our Opening Hours are 10am-4pm 6 days (closed Wed) Phone +61 03 5182 6553

Ramahyuck ‘our home’ In the early 1860s the Moravian missionary, Frederick Hagenauer established a mission

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RAMAHYUCK CEMETERY We ask that you do not walk on the graveyard, as you may be walking over many unmarked grave sites.

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“Koories learned from the land, and managed to sustain themselves for 60,000 years. We need to aim for a similar understanding, and to value the vast resources of our unique Australian flora, already so well adapted to the land. We have yet to develop a sustainable agriculture in Australia, and our challenge is to match the span of Koorie survival.”

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SALE WETLANDS The wetlands were like a supermarket for the GUNAIKURNAI people of the area. A walk around Lake Guthridge to the Sale Common boardwalks reveals numerous plants and birds which were sources of food and other important raw materials.

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BURNT BRIDGE RESERVE Krowathunkooloong Country A bush pantry.

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station on the Avon River near Lake Wellington. Hagenauer named the mission Ramahyuck; Ramah: Hebrew for ‘home’ and yuck: Aboriginal for ‘our’.

DEN OF NARGUN The Den of Nargun is a place of great cultural significance to the Gunaikurnai people, especially the women.

The Krowathunkooloong Keeping Place is housed in a beautifully designed building located on the grounds of the Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative in Dalmahoy Street Bairnsdale.

The Krowathunkooloong Keeping amazing insight into the indigenou of this area, and is a highlight of a Visit.

Imaginative displays provide an in-depth look at the Indigenous history of the Gunai / Kurnai people from preEuropean settlement through to the present day.

Admission Adults $6 Student $4 Senior/Pensioner $ Family $15.00

The displays provide a vital insight into Indigenous culture, as well as a range of other themes including the impact of the Gippsland Missions and prohibition of cultural practices and, all displayed in an

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sheltered us. At times this land was generous, at other times cruel. To our Ancestors, life was a constant test of the weapon maker’s skills, the hunter’s endurance and the tireless explorations of the gatherers.

Our Gunaikurnai territory was sheltered by tall mountains to the north and west and watered by its many rivers that flowed fully through the coastal plains to the estuaries and into the ocean. This land fostered our clans, the creation of our language, our rich mythology, laws, social customs and skills in craft and artifacts. Our Land was our Mother.

BUCHAN CAVES Krowathunkooloong Country 18,000 Years Ago

Visitors to the Keeping Place can learn, understand and appreciate the history of the Gunaikurnai people through guided or selfguided tours of the museum. The display includes traditional hunting and fighting weapons, bark canoes, baskets, fishing spears, boomerangs and an exhibition of contemporary Gunaikurnai art. There are staff members on hand to answer questions.

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HOWITT PARK On a small rise overlooking Wahyand (Mitchell River) the men made a canoe.

The 4m long scar made when the bark was peeled away can still be seen on the tree in Howitt Park. It is believed that this tree is approximately 170 years old.

l woven basket - Elaine Terrick age of the lizard - Sunset Lizard, by Rodgers

CAPE CONRAN Krowathunkooloong Country Middens in East Gippsland have been dated at over 10,000 years old.

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LEGEND ROCK One day, some fisherman who had hauled in many fish with their nets, ate their catch around their campfire. The women, guardians of the social law, saw that the men had eaten more than Sunset Lizard, by Raymond Rodgenough but had not fed their dogs. As a punishment for their greed the fishermen were turned to stone.

KROWATHUNKOOLOONG Brabawooloong Country The Keeping Place, Bairnsdale History, Heritage and Culture.

HOWITT PARK Bairnsdale East When the Golden Wattles bloom.

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Traditionally men were not allowed down to the Den. The Gunaikurnai people ask that you respect this traditional law and that no men go down to the Den of Nargun.

Stories were told around campfires about how the Nargun would abduct children who wandered off on their own. The Nargun could not be harmed with boomerang or spears.

LEGEND ROCK Wunman Njinde welcome you to Tatungoolong Country Metung - Hunters turned into stone.

These stories served the dual purpose of keeping children close to the campsite and ensuring that people stayed away from the sacred cave.

KROWATHUNKOOLOONG Since the time when Borun and Tuk founded our people, the Gunaikurnai hunted the animals and gathered the fruits of a vast natural wilderness. This land fed, clothed and

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BUCHAN CAVES A nearby cave contains artifacts and evidence of Aboriginal occupation of 18,000 years ago, making it one of the oldest Ice Age (23-10,000) cave sites in south east Australia. Repeated or long-term camping activities were undertaken throughout the Buchan region.

BURNT BRIDGE RESERVE The local plants and animals gave the Aboriginal people of this area, the Gunaikurnai, most of what they needed. Many different plants were used for food and medicines and to produce woven baskets and nets and in the manufacture of tools and weapons.

CAPE CONRAN The viewing platform at Salmon Rock is built above an Aboriginal shell midden; the top layer is visible. A shell midden denotes a special site or meeting place where people have gathered regularly for many generations to feast, celebrate and perform ceremonies. Middens in East Gippsland have been dated at over 10,000 years old. Even today, Cape Conran remains a special place for the Gunaikurnai people of the area to visit throughout the year.

2011 is the 40 Year Celebrations of the Handback in 1971 of Lake Tyers Trust.

In 1971 each adult who was registered as being a resident of Lake Tyers between January 1968 and October 1970 was allotted 1,000 shares, and each child was allotted 500 shares. This was the first land handed back to Indigenous Australians as Freehold Title, a very important event!

A 10 Year Community Renewal 2004-2014 A community renewal program based on a partnership between the community and all levels of government has brought great positive changes-to • make Lake Tyers a healthy, proud, self sufficient and safe community • improve housing and the physical environment • increase employment, learning and local economic activity • improve personal safety and reduce crime • increase access to services.

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Gippsland and East Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd. 37-53 Dalmahoy Street, Bairnsdale Phone 5152 1891

The Lake Tyers Trust Residents are proud of the journey of achievement with more to come!

A web-site is now being developed for the Trust, the Trust Enterprises are successful-the farm, Training Centre and a Computer Enterprise Project.

There are programs for Children and Men’s Program and Women’s program just commenced. Heritage Building have been restored and the Old and New Cemeteries improved. Plans to develop a Cultural & Heritage program for

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Metung Gets Musical to support Bairnsdale Regional Hospital

Some of Metung’s most talented and musical people are producing four shows of music and comedy to entertain the community and raise funds for Bairnsdale Regional Hospital. ‘Metung Gets Musical: A Revue’ is a local production over two evenings and two afternoon matinees at Kings Cove Club in November.

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Bairnsdale Racecourse Sunday, November 20th, 2011 10am - 4pm FREE ENTRY Register now to reserve your space at www.bairnsdalebazaarauction.com.au or pick up a registration form from Advantage Pharmacy or New Leaf Cafe Dahlsens

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Latrobe Rose & Garden Show

19 & 20th November 2011 Kernot Hall - Morwell Cnr Princes & Monash Hwy Admission to show Gold Coin, Children Free

Director Louise O’Loughlin, who has the support of East Gippsland Shire and local technicians to bring the show together for local fundraisers the Metung Bloodhounds, said the depth of local talent is amazing and the production crew are very enthusiastic.

November 11, 12 & 13th Tyers Hall

‘Metung Gets Musical: A Revue’ is a fabulous vaudeville show that brings all the fun and atmosphere of music hall entertainment’, she said.

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Musical Director Shayne Horrigan has his hands full arranging rehearsal time for nearly twenty different items in the lead up to the show. ‘We have many talented artists here and the audiences will be amazed at the quality of their performances’, he said.

Metung Bloodhounds President Renate Hadaway said this is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the talent and creativity of local people and, at the same time, raise funds which benefit the community directly.

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‘Bairnsdale Regional Hospital has told us of its need for a operating theatre equipment and the Bloodhounds will direct all proceeds to the purchase of special items that assist pain relief and aid patient recovery. We have a great show in production and I hope it will be well supported’, said Ms Hadaway. ‘Metung Gets Musical: A Revue’ is to be held at the Kings Cove Club, with drinks and light refreshment available at the bar from 7pm for an 8pm show start.

Evening show Friday and Saturday night, 18 and 19 November. Matinees at 2pm on Saturday and Sunday, 19 and 20 November. For all Bookings: Metung Visitors Information Centre Phone 5156 2969. Tickets: Evenings $25. Matinees $20. Concession all shows $20.

Theatre Nurse Helen Petersen, left, with Unit Manager Sian Guns, right, demonstrate equipment to Bloodhounds President Renate Hadaway and Louise O’Loughlin, Director of ‘Metung Gets Musical’.

Open to Public Saturday 19th November 1 - 5pm Sunday 20th November 10am - 4pm For info call 0434 958 962 and see our editorial in Explore Latrobe

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Photography Saturday: Ring 1: 9:00am Friesian and Purebred Friesians Ring 1: 9:30am Clydesdales Ring 1: 11:00am Harness Ring 2: 9:00am Hacks, Galloways and Ponies Ring 3: 9:00am Hacks, Galloways and Ponies Ring 4: 9:00am Paint Horses and Stockhorses Ring 5: 8:30am Riding Classes Ring 6: 9:00am Shetlands, Miniature Ponies, Miniature Horses, Small Horses Ring 7: 8:30am Pintos, Buckskins, Open Led Poultry Judging at 9:30am, Goat Judging at 10:00am, Woodchops at 10am 10am Saturday: Miss Tiny Tot 3-5 yrs, Master Tiny Tot 3-5 yrs, Junior Showgirl 6 -12 yrs, Junior Showboy 6 -12 yrs, Miss Showgirl 13 -17 Yrs, Showgirl 18yrs and over Show Closes at 3pm Saturday

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Enjoy the Prestige and Benefits of becoming a Member of the Show. Priviliges of being a Committee Member are: 1: Free Admission for member and guest to the show 2: Admits 1 Car 3: The right to attend meetings 4: Reduced Entry Fees in competitive sections Traralgon Show needs your help now for the 2012 Show.

Become a member and help keep the show for our future children and families.

Things to do Free Puppet Shows Free Farm Animals Free Country Music Free Kids Singalong with Wacca Working Blacksmith Small Engine Display Vintage, Classic and Modern Car Display Truck, Boat and Bike Display Face Painting Black Snake Productions

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Omeo & District Agricultural & Pastoral Society Omeo Show – a delight for all!

The 2011 Omeo Show is proving to be a fantastic event for the community and visitors alike!

This year there will be many attractions for the whole family to enjoy with the likes of:• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Wood Chop Fantastic range of Horse Events Tiny Tot Competition Yard Dog Trial Car Show’n’ Shine Whip Cracking Pet Competition Shearing Competition Omeo District Health Display Beef and Cattle Handling Broad Axe Pavilion Exhibits Fleece Wool CFA display Show bags Gymkhana Sunday

The Lions and CWA will be providing great food and drinks and there will be a BBQ and Bar at the Sheering competition which starts at midday.

The Pavilion will play host to a wonderful array of exhibits from flowers to cooking competitions and photography exhibits.

The gymkhana on Sunday is another excellent part of the Show with a great display of horseman-ship and skill.

So, come along to the 126th Annual Omeo show and be a part of this great community event.

For Further information please contact: President – Peter Whittington on 51591209 (BH) or Arena Manager – Amanda Pendergast 51591536(AH)

Saturday, 19th November 2011 Yarram Receration Reserve Buckley St Yarram

As part of our cultural heritage for over 125 years the Yarram Agricultural Show brings the traditions of the country to one central showcase.

It celebrates all things within the regional and agricultural areas of our community and ownership of this event is vitally important to securing it to continue for generations to come.

This year’s show will be packed with: FREE face painting and FREE animal nursery Roaming Reptiles Horticulture Displays Livestock demonstrations & competitions Commercial Cow Challenge Display Horse Events Arts & Craft Competitions Carnival rides Show Bags Wood Chopping Competitions Various food & amusement stalls

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Did you know that egg binding is responsible for a large amount of death in birds? In most cases it is simple to prevent? Egg binding is the inability of a bird to be able to form a shell hard enough to be laid.

The straining of the bird can lead to prolapse and infection causing the bird a very painful death. Calcium is the most important mineral for breeding birds, not only for egg production, but for muscle function needed to lay the egg! A bird’s blood calcium level is very quickly depleted, in-fact a zebra finch will deplete its entire blood calcium level after laying only 2 eggs!!

This is alarming as zebra finches can lay 5-6 eggs in a clutch. An overweight bird is also at a much higher risk of becoming egg bound, as the fat effects their ability to absorb calcium. Diet is extremely important, so make sure you are supplementing your bird’s diet with a liquid calcium supplement such as Vetafarm’s Calcivet. Also provide such things as cuttlebone and calcium bells.

The staff at Fish and Feather have the knowledge to ensure you have the healthiest birds in Gippsland!! As an introductory offer we currently have 10% OFF the entire VETAFARM range. Designed by vets, perfect for pets!!

Fish and Feather Sale (03) 5143 0819 1/274 York St Sale Vic 3850 Open 7 Days

All entries presented in-store will receive a gift!!

Winner of each primary year level will receive a $50 voucher!

Overall winner will receive a $100 voucher plus win a voucher for their school!! We will also accept Emailed and Posted Entries Entries.

Mail Entries to P.O.Box 385, Sale 3853. Email to sales@localextranewspaper.com.au

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Large variety of Birds, Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Mice and Rats, Cold and Tropical Fish All Aquarium Supplies, Feed and Seed, Hutches and Cages, Mealworms, Crickets and Frozen food 75 George Street, Morwell. Phone 03 5134 8515 Hours: MON-FRI:- 9.00am-5.00pm SAT:- 9.00am – 3.00pm

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Join our 9 hole Fun Sunday Comp Koonwarra -Inverloch Road,

Women are getting into golf Golf Victoria with the support of VicHealth has joined forces to offer women and girls across West Gippsland the opportunity to participate in an introductory golf program.

Give Golf a Go is designed to give women and girls the opportunity to learn the basics of golf in a fun, relaxed and non competitive environment. ‘’Golf is a wonderful game, explains Serrin Cooper, Golf Victoria’s Give Golf a Go Coordinator’’, You can enjoy the outdoors while getting exercise and socialising with friends – and most importantly it is a sport for life, you can play the game as soon as you can walk through to your twilight years’’.

For the first time, Golf Victoria is working with many golf clubs across one district to offer many types of opportunities to learn golf. ‘’ It has been great to see local clubs collaborate and work together with a joint vision to attract more women to our wonderful game ‘’ says Simon Brookhouse, Golf Victoria CEO. If you are interested, or know someone who is keen to ‘Give Golf a Go’ contact your local participating golf club: Drouin Golf Club, Anthony 5625 4985 Garfield Golf Club, Kevin 5629 2794 Moe and Yallourn Golf Club, Kaye 0419 001 640 Trafalgar Golf Club, Sue 5633 1806

M i d w a y Leongatha South Phone 5664 3314 b e t w e e n Inverloch and Leongatha and set in magnificent natural bush, Leongatha Golf Club is a beautiful 18 hole all weather course designed by H. Vernon Morcom, who with his brother were the course architects for Kingston Heath. Rated in the top 100 public access courses in Australia, the 18 holes are varied and challenging. No matter the number of players, the course retains a sense of quiet seclusion.

Wide santa ana couch fairways provide excellent all year playing conditions and are flanked with magnificent trees rising from the natural bush that supports a variety of local flora and native animals. A 3 year program converting all fairways to santa ana couch was completed in the summer of 2006/7. This has further enhanced the course’s reputation as being one of the very best in rural Victoria. A number of the large greens are bunkered and spectacular vistas of the rich surrounding countryside emerge at vantage points around the course.

Allow yourself at Leongatha golf club, to be embraced by an abundance of natural bush setting, colourful wild life, friendly country folk and a golfing experience that will have you returning for more. Social golf is available 7 days week or join in our monthly 9 hole summer Sunday morning fun teams day and try your luck.

If your skills are in need of refreshing or sharpening up, Allow Michael James Cull our APGA Golf Professional to assist you in our weekly Golf clinics for all levels. Our friendly staff look forward to helping you with all your golfing needs, just give us a call on 56643314 or email lgc@skymesh.co.au.

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Jupiter Bvd, Venus Bay WELLINGTON FARMERS Contact 0428 501 634 or Bennett Street, Longwarry -1pm LATROBE MARKET 5156 First LATROBECOUNTRY COUNTRYMARKET MARKET MARKET 51564148 4148 FirstSunday Sundayof ofMonth Month8am 8am -1pm LATROBE COUNTRY MARKET MARKET 5156 4148 First Sunday of Month 8am -1pm Every Sunday 8:30 pm MIRBOO MARKET Skate St, March --December Every SundayOnly 8:30am am--1:30 1:30 pm and MIRBOO NORTH MARKET of Skatepark parkGrounds, Grounds, Foster St, March December The Exhibit Distribution and The showcase is the curtain raiser for the Distribution StateFoster Government is backingNORTH the development EveryTrade Sunday 8:30Food am - 1:30 pm Contact MIRBOO NORTH MARKET Skate park“The Grounds, Foster St, March -0419 December Latrobe Road, Morwell Venue: Baromi Park, Mirboo Sale LUCKNOW MARKET 158 946 Latrobe Road, Morwell Venue: Baromi Park, Mirboo Sale LUCKNOW MARKET Contact 0419 158 946 Marketing Forum will be held at the 0419 Bairnsdale Forum. The three hour businessSale forum the Logistics Project andVenue: we have been encouraged Latrobe0407 Road, Morwell Baromi Park, Mirboo LUCKNOW MARKET Contact 158 946 and Marketing Contact 532 957 North Third Saturday of Month 8am Howitt Park, Lucknow, Contact 0407 532 957 North Third Saturday of Month 8am Howitt Park, Lucknow, Sporting and 532 Convention Centre on 14 November. will investigate the Park, potential to develop a distribution by enquires from potential said Mr. Contact 0407 957 Northstakeholders” Saturday of Month 8am Howitt Lucknow, Time: --Third 1pm Bairnsdale YARRAGON COMMUNITY Time:88am amto to12 12noon noon 1pm Bairnsdale YARRAGON COMMUNITY The event is funded by the Victorian Government, the hub and online trading post for local food and wine Stephenson.

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Explore Baw Baw Handel’s Messiah West Gippsland Chorale and Heidelberg Choral Society will present the magnificent Handel’s Messiah at the West Gippsland Arts Centre at 2.00pm on Sunday the 27th November.

These highly acclaimed choirs, with combined numbers of 130 voices will be conducted by Peter Bandy.

The 30 piece Messiah Orchestra, chosen especially for this performance, consists of outstanding music students who are involved in tertiary studies.

Peter Bandy has a reputation as a conductor of considerable experience with many successful performances in genres such as choral, orchestral, opera and ballet music. Alongside his performing talents are years spent learning his craft as music director, music arranger and orchestra manager. Peter is a regular presenter on 3MBS 103.5FM, Melbourne’s classical music station.

Soloists for this performance will be: Soprano: H a n n a h Dahlenberg

Mezzo Soprano: Tania Ferris Tenor: Christopher Cox Bass: Nathan Lay

Tickets for the Gippsland performance will be available from West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul. Ph 5624 2456 or online at www.wgac.org.au

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FOUND: Small Camera Bag Someone out there must be missing some memories. A camera bag was found early in 2010 on the side of the road, somewhere of the Tyers - Rawson road, near a lookout on the top of a hill. The finders did not have a computer, or the adapter needed for the card, and after showing their friends who did, could then view the photos.

The photos on the card are of a holiday the women had to Ireland and surrounding areas, and also some Christmas photos back in Australia. We have printed a couple to help identify the memory card’s owners. If you know who these women are, please let us know, or get them to contact us to reunite them with their memories.

Phone Mark 0408 057 772 or the office on 5143 0370

Gippsport Most Disciplined Player Scholarships 2011 Meike Polman-Short of Mountain View and Fletcher Boreham of Drouin have won the 2011 GippSport Most Disciplined Player Scholarships.

Mieke was nominated by the Poowong Netball Club for her contribution on and off the court. According to club Secretary Sally Wilson, Mieke not only plays for her club on a regular basis she also enjoys umpiring and participating in community programs. Ms Wilson added that Mieke is passionate about her netball and at only fourteen years of age she is progressing extremely well with her umpiring. She also performs very well on the court, having represented the Ellinbank and District Netball Association and is a role model in terms of her discipline and behaviour. “We nominated Mieke as we want her to continue in pursuit of her umpiring and we really appreciate her overall contribution to our club,” concluded Ms Wilson.

Fletcher was nominated by the Warriors Hockey Club

because of his willingness to assist with training for younger players and his friendly and co-operative manner. He is also a very capable player and has represented his Association at Country Week level and the Chairo Christian School. According to the Warriors Junior Development Officer Kym Rinehart, Fletcher encourages other players to join his club, always attends training and is most willing to play in a higher grade if the team is short of numbers. “Fletcher is a role model on and off the pitch and he makes a fantastic contribution to our club,” said Kym. GippSport Executive Officer Barry Switzer presented Mieke (Warragul Secondary College) and Fletcher (Chairo Christian School) with their scholarships to the value of $200 at their respective school assemblies.

Both the Poowong Netball Club and the Warriors Hockey Club each received a cheque for $50 for providing the nominations. “GippSport is very keen to promote young people like Fletcher and Mieke who not

only participate in sport, but also make a contribution off the field of play. Their parents and clubs are justifiably proud of them,” said Mr Switzer.

Warragul Police Station, Officer in Charge, Senior Sergeant John Brookes and Senior Constable Kevin McLaren were also on hand in recognition of the contribution Victoria Police has made towards the Most Disciplined Player program across Gippsland for many years. Senior Sergeant Brookes is also a long time member of the GippSport Board of Management.

GippSport, Victoria Police and McDonald’s Family Restaurants combine to make the Most Disciplined Player program possible for junior sporting clubs in Gippsland. Clubs are encouraged to join this free weekly program and to make sure they provide nominations for this scholarship on an annual basis.

For more information go to: www.gippsport.com.au

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2011 Gippsland Antiques & Collectables Fair

Bigger, Better, more Displays and over 120 tables of interesting things to buy swap or sell. An amazing show of all things collectable is on again this year at Kernot Hall in Morwell. It’s fascinating to see what people can come up with to collect, some things truly beautiful others very unique or extremely rare, there is always a great variety for everyone to see.

This is the perfect opportunity for club members and collectors to get together and socialize over the whole weekend or just drop in for an hour or so to take a look around. If you have something put away and you don’t know what it is or what it is worth bring it along and take advantage of our free appraisals

by Ross Roycroft both days of the fair. Check out the history of various items by talking with our specialist stallholders many of whom are experts in their

own fields.

There will be plenty of interesting things of a historical nature to enjoy and look through to make a day of it. Refreshments are available and there is parking enough for everyone. The Fair is hosted by Gippsland Antique Bottles & Collectables Club Inc. We encourage community participation and welcome everyone to come along and ask our members about their collections and club activities.

The event is the last weekend in November Saturday 26th November 9.30 am till 5pm and & Sunday 27th November 9am till 1.30pm. For any inquires please call 03 5122 2590 or 03 5174 8050.

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IPR-GDF SUEZ Australia 32nd Tyers Art Festival The annual Tyers Art Festival will once again be held on November the 11th, 12th, 13th at the Tyers Hall/Primary School Main Road Tyers. The weekend commences on Friday the 11th with the opening night of the art work at the Tyers Hall. The general public are able to view art work from 8.00pm to 11.00pm. Tickets can be purchased from Tyers Primary School prior to the night at the cost of $18.00. This includes entry, drinks and nibbles. Tickets can also be purchased on the night at a cost of $20.00.

The viewing of art work will be opened to the general public from 10.00am to 4.00pm on Saturday the 12th of November. Entry is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students and concession. Devonshire teas will be

available from the Tyers Primary School Big Room.

Sunday the 13th of November is the ‘Family Fun Day,’ running from 10.00am to 2.00pm. Artwork will be opened again to the general public in the Tyers Hall.

Craft stalls will be held in the Primary School car park, a jumping castle and show bags will be also there to entertain the kids. Local schools will be providing entertainment outdoors under the oak trees in the car park. Devonshire teas will be available indoors at the Primary School along with a BBQ and drinks in the gazebo.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Tyers Primary School on 5191 8260.

Rose and Garden Show

If you are into cut flowers, roses, hanging baskets, vegetables, floral art, painting or photography be sure to come along to this years Latrobe Rose and Garden Show. Held on Saturday 19th November 1pm-5pm and Sunday 20th November 10am -4pm at Kernot Hall Morwell.

The Show is open to the public and a gold coin donation will give you a spectacular array of blooms.

The Show will also feature this year the Victoria Regional Spring Rose Championship sponsored by the Victorian Rose Society.

The show will also include The Gippsland Championship for Roses, Cut Flowers, Vegetables, Floral Art, Painting and Photography. Floral Art arrangements by the TAFE Students will this year will follow the theme of Opening a New Business. Come along and feast your eyes on all the talented entries.

Official opening and Presentation of Major Awards will be at 3.00pm Saturday the 19th November.

Rose Bushes, Plants and Light Refreshments will be Available. The Show Schedule is now available at Latrobe City Service Centers and Local Libraries.

For More information Phone Pat Claassens on 0434 958 962 or e-mail pbc@nex.net.au

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YES ....IT IS OFFICIAL we found the MURNONG YAM In the August edition of the Local Extra Newspaper we were asking our readers in Gippsland to try and find a sample of the Murnong Yam which is believed to be nearly extinct...................WELL GUESS WHAT? Gary, who runs a plant stall at the Maffra Market has been potting the plant. â&#x20AC;&#x153; We are always on the lookout for edible and medicinal plants for our garden and nursery. So I was very pleased when I was given a Yam Daisy many years ago and have been propagating it and selling it along with our range of Herbs, Edible plants and Seeds at Farmers and Variety

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A limited number of Yam Daisy plants will be available during this Spring and we should have a larger quantity in the Autumn of 2012. Please contact Janeen or Gary at W Tree Nursery Email info@ wtree-nursery.com.au Ph. 51550248 Via the Local Extra Newspaper and our readers we have found the MURNONG!!!!!!!!!

Anyone else out there in Gippsland who can find an example growing in the wild or farm or backyard............please let us know.

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Explore Wellington Golden Beach Surf Lifesaving Club Senior Recruits Urgently Needed!

Now affiliated with Lifesaving Victoria. A Nippers program is offered for ages 5 to 13 years, and a Surf rescue Certificate for ages 1315 Years. Bronze Medallion for 15 year and over and there are no Upper age restrictions.

All age groups are welcome - Contact Sue on 5146 3119 or Les on 5146 3456

Local Boy Wins “Judges Choice”

Jake Estabillo, a local 17year old from Sale recently completed Melbourne Fil-Oz Idols 2011 Finals was presented with a trophy and $500 Prize. Prize money for winning the judges choice award on the Saturday night . Out of 6 finalists consisting of Males and Females from 12 to 22 years old. Jake sang “Dance with the Father” and received a standing ovation. Jake hopes to complete in more contests including the upcoming Korumburra Buskers Festival.

Local Builders Finalists in Victorian Awards Independent building company PR Custom Builders has built a strong reputation t h r o u g h o u t Gippsland for quality workmanship and attention to detail.

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PR Custom Builders are Gippsland’s commercial & domestic building specialists. More than 20 years local building experience & a small team you can trust. Supporting the Gippsland economy by using the best local trades & suppliers.

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Husband and wife team Peter and Wendy Reeves started the company just three years ago with the aim to run an open, honest business building new homes, extensions, renovations and commercial building projects.

Since winning the Small Commercial Project of the Year award two years running at the HIA’s South East Regional Housing Awards, PR Custom Builders is now a finalist in the Victorian Small Commercial Project of the Year which will be announced on 4 November.

But more important than official accolades, Peter and Wendy have a growing number of happy Gippslanders who love their new homes & recommend PR Custom Builders to others.

For your next domestic or commercial building project phone PR Custom Builders on 5144 4428, Peter Reeves direct on 0418 121 395 or visit www. prcustombuilders.com or www.facebook.com/ prcustombuilders.sale

Both Gippsland born and bred, it was important to Peter and Wendy to support their local economy and use the best Gippsland-based tradesmen and suppliers.

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Gippsland rallies to support local family Individuals and businesses throughout Gippsland have rallied to support Sale selfemployed builder Andrew La Porta after became critically ill six months ago.

So far more than $14,500 has been raised through a number of community fundraising events to help support Andrew and his Invites You fortoa heart enjoytransplant. our Friday family, as he waits

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Afternoon musical entertainment. They have since found that In January this year, Andrew was frustrated despite months of surviving Come, and from enjoya boutour with the assistance of the he didn’t seem Relax to be recovering of the flu. entertainment with a glass of wine, pump, Andrew’s heart hasn’t healed enough to function Mon 6am - 5pm. Sun 7:30am - 4pm a cuppa and a snack, enjoying He ended up in hospital and awhile few days later unassisted again.

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At just 38 years-old, Phone: 5144 3417 healthy, a hard working builder with his own business. He and wife Joanne had twin Family friend Wendy Reeves Open Mon - Fri 8:30 (whose - 6, Sat 8:30 Tickets- 1 for this raffle will be sold all over Openand 7 days late boys, Ashley Josh 8:30am who were to only 18- husband is also a Sale self-employed Gippsland and will be available soon. months-old the time.

Ideal ifat you are heading to a show builder) launched a fundraising campaign in or a movie just try our delicious March called “Andrew’s Little Friends” which Wendy is currently collating a list of volunteers Andrew spent three months in the Alfred started out as a small craft challenge, that who are interested in selling books of tickets appointment only Hospital in Melbourne, where he had open quickly took off into a by series of fundraising Vietnamese Cuisine. in their particular pocket of Gippsland.

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Explore Wellington Destination Gippsland finalists in national marketing award Destination Gippsland have been recognized as an organisation that has achieved extraordinary success from innovative and effective marketing practices during last week’s Australian Institute of Marketing (AMI) awards.

Destination Gippsland were chosen as national finalists in the category for Experiential and Brand Experiences.

The peak tourism body’s entry was based on promoting the region in the bushfire aftermath, focusing on seasonal campaigns which promoted

Gippsland’s nature based assets.

The national awards receive over 300 entries with the Experiential and Brand Experiences category being one of the most highly contested.

Destination Gippsland was delighted to be included as a finalist in such a prestigious marketing award.

“It’s a fantastic honor to be chosen as a finalist in this national award and reflects the cooperative effort that the Gippsland

tourism industry has achieved in promoting the region. The national award is highly contested so to be chosen as a finalist is a great reflection on our combined marketing efforts.” Chief Executive Officer, Terry Robinson said.

Destination Gippsland has received a number of marketing awards in the past year including the Australian Tourism Award for Marketing and the AMI’s Victorian state award for Experiential and Brand Experiences.

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Explore East Gippsland Seafarers Multi Cultural Festival Lakes Entrance December 2, 3, 4 2011 www.seafarersfestival.com.au

The aim of the Seafarers Multicultural Festival is to present an exciting annual festival promoting the Lakes Entrance and district region, its attractions and the seafood industry.

This year we are fortunate to have as our Ambassador Stefano de Pieri. Stefano will be both launching thefestival in Melbourne and demonstrating some of his delectable dishes at the festival on the Saturday afternoon.

On December 6, 2008, a small steering committee presented the inaugural Feast of St Nicholas, and this most successful event was the launching pad for the now highly regarded and well-patronised annual festival. The most recent was the 2010 event from December 3-5. The 2011 event is on Friday, December 2, Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4.

Food and Cooking Demonstrations A little about our Ambassador...Stefano de Pieri was born in Treviso, near Venice.

He migrated to Australia in 1974. In the early years of his time in Mildura he was impressed with local produce – and local wine – but was frustrated by the lack of recognition of the district. He wrote a book which would include his food memories from his native Veneto and the produce of Mildura. . It was then turned into the television series “A Gondola onthe Murray” in 1997.

2011 Program of Events FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 FEAST OF ST NICHOLAS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 From 10am PARADE OF ST NICHOLAS OPENING CEREMONY BLESSING OF THE FLEET From 3-10pm MULTICULTURAL CONCERT

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Queen of Song Sunday, November 6 at 2pm FORGE Theatre and Arts Hub 80 McKeon Street Bairnsdale Lousie Page soprano and Phillipa Candy accompanist bring the life of Dame Nellie Melba alive with this suburb concert which has travelled Victoria to rave reviews. Gippsland Opera & East Gippsland Shire co present this Musica Viva production Tickets $20 Or show and afternoon tea $25 Tickets available from Bairnsdale Information Centre 5152 1424 or Lakes Entrance Info Centre 5255 1966 Or on line www.egipps.vic.go.au

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Tamberrah Cottages If you fancy a spot for a relaxing weekend away, then this is the place to be. Tamberrah Cottages is a beautiful location with three acres of landscaped gardens to enjoy. We have our own Pizza Cafe and you can relax around the beautiful hand-crafted water wheel which overlooks a trout filled lake. All of our cottages are fully self-contained, with TV, DVD players, for those cosy nights to enjoy with wine and chocolates that are provided. For a delightful weekend away, come and see for yourself.

All Day Events COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS ROVING PERFORMERS PUPPUTEERS DISPLAYS CFA SES CUSTOMS FISHCARE STALLS/FOOD/CRAFT SAND WORKSHOP FACE PAINTING CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES DANCE GROUP CLASSES MODEL BOATS SAND SCULPTURE KORRI ART WORKSHOPS JUMPING CASTLES MINI GOLF FISH TOSS CHALLENGE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 FUN RUN RAPID RAFT RACE SPORT CHALLENGE SUNDAY MARKET DECEMBER 2, 3 & 4 KOORI CULTURAL & ART DISPLAY SAND SCULPTURE HISTORICAL DISPLAY RAIN FOREST WALKS

Supporting Stefano will be Christiane Phillip from Culinaire Cooking School. Culinaire was opened in 2003 by Christiane.

After many years in the industry in Europe and Australia, Christiane felt there was a need for a cooking school that provided students with morethan just demonstration classes. With a hands-on approach students actually have a greater understanding of the fundamentals of cookery. Christiane see students returned many times because they not only feel theyhave learnt a lot, but also have fun while at class..

Koorie Art and Cultural The East Gippsland Aboriginal Arts Corporation is built on an established and respected history of offering successful programs provided primarily to encourage and enable local artists. Developed in the early 1900’s and incorporated in 1997, EGAAC is a not-for-profit Aboriginal art organisation that stimulates the development of art work and performing arts by Aboriginal artists located primarily in the East Gippsland area.

Through the facilitation of workshops, artists and organisation members come together to express their creativity and EGAAC supports the commercialisation of art work by helping artists to exhibit and sell their art work.

Music on the Foreshore...

Margret RoadKnight leads a wonderful and eclectic range of music that will include the likes of Danny Spooner who is a inger of traditional and contemporary folk songs of Britain and Australia - solo acoustic singer, guitar and concertina. We are also lucky enough to have George Kamikawa &Noriko Tadano are a duo from Melbourne. Mixing blues, roots and traditional Japanese sounds, they make one hell of a show. Kamikawa plays slide and acoustic guitar, harmonica and along with Tadano’s 3-string Japanese banjo they have a real East Meets West sound.

The Feast Every year the Seafarers Multicultural Festival includes a Feast in honour of St Nicholas and this year’s is no exception...a fabulousdinner showcasing some local produce and entertainment has been planned. Tickets are stricly limited. The Feast is held in Grand Marquee on the foreshore near rotunda Friday 2nd December from 6:30pm. Tickets $58.00 per person – Wine, beer and soft drinks will be

available – No BYO. Tables of 10, dinner and entertainment with our wonderful band Simplicity... bring your dancing shoes!

Please contact either Rosemary on 0427 817 960 ( rosemary@seafarersfestival. com.au ) or Nina on 0421 882 514 ( nina@ seafarersfestival.com.au ) for your seats and/or more information.

On The Foreshore at Lakes Entrance Radio controlled Yacht racing demonstrations Fishing boats, Tug boats, Paddle steamers etc. Come to the Foreshore (west of the foot bridge) on Saturday the 4th of December.

Bocce Come and try “Bocce” the friendly sport!

In keeping with the concept of multiculturism the Bairnsdale based Italian Bocce and Sporting Club will provide visitors to the festival the opportunity to discover how enjoyable this european sport can be.

There is so much more to see and do at this year’s Seafarers Multicultural Festival… come on down.

P.S. Curlip

By May Leatch

Leaving Godalming and Britain for what was to be forever must have been sad as well as exciting. Remaining behind were Sam’s ageing parents, Sam and Matilda, their daughter Eliza, and son Charles. Within a few years, Charles and his family were off to America, and Sam Richardson Snr had died of cancer (1854). Matilda was left to live out her life with assistance from her only remaining daughter, Eliza and her husband. She died in 1866, aged 81 years. 8 We know from Matilda’s letters that both sons supported their mother from abroad, sending money and, in the case of Sam, some gold from Ballarat. 9 Her letters speak also of her personal sadness in later life.

Prior to her death, Matilda sent her writing desk to Sam in Australia, 10 thanking him for his support and care for his mother during her widowhood.

Amongst its contents are many letters and poems written by Matilda during her long life. The following poem is one example of her writing, presented here in abbreviated form.

ABOVE: Emigrant ship, Duke of Portland, 1850 bound for Port Phillip, Australia.

Illustrated London News April 13th 1850. Note the paddle steamer behind the Portland.

Photograph 9425764 printed with permission from the National Library of Australia.

To book a cruise on the Curlip visit www.paddlesteamercurlip.com.au

Explore South Gippsland Biodiversity Survey at Wilsons Prom An intensive biodiversity survey of wildlife at Wilsons Promontory National Park will run for two weeks. Parks Victoria and Museum Victoria are joining forces in “Prom Bioscan” - a survey of the diversity and health of the habitats and wildlife across this iconic park.

study will cover different habitats as well as remote and rarely surveyed sites such as the Vereker Creek Reference Area (Paradise Valley).

There are amazing links to Gondwana and we are really excited by what may be uncovered within some of these particular areas,” said Mr Fenwick.

Around 40 Museum Victoria scientists and postgraduate students and 15 Parks Victoria staff will capture information and images of wildlife around the clock. The team will focus on visual, acoustic and monitoring techniques for small mammals including birds, bats, frogs, insects and spiders as well as set up night light stations for moths, intertidal surveys, and conduct diving surveys in creeks, lakes and surrounding ocean.

Helen Dixon, Chief Ranger at Wilsons Promontory is excited by the project and commented that it’s a great opportunity for the Traditional Owner site assessment teams who will also be conducting post flood work simultaneously to meet and share information with the museum staff.

The aim of the project is to check the status of key species, identify trends in animal distributions, record impacts of introduced pest species, and provide valuable management data.

The information, images and recordings will be combined and made available for use in research programs, education and interpretation.

Dr Mark Norman, Head of Sciences at Museum Victoria, said the survey is a powerful partnership.

With Parks Victoria’s knowledge, expertise and logistics skills, combined with Museum Victoria’s scientific expertise,

They Fished In Wooden Boats

collections and historical data, it will make a very strong research team.

“We look forward to exploring the diversity of habitats from ancient Antarctic Myrtle Beech rainforests, to banksia groves, coastal dune systems, swamps, Mountain Ash forests and rich coastal waters teaming with marine life. This survey will provide an opportunity to take a snapshot across a wide range of animal groups from worms to whales”, said Dr Norman.

Flood recovery funding provided by the Victorian State Government for Wilsons Promontory National Park has assisted this broad scale review of the nature and health of the park’s rich animal life and habitats.

For further information, contact the Parks Victoria Information Centre on 131963 or visit www.parks.vic.gov.au

Project Manager with Parks Victoria, Roger Fenwick (Chief Ranger, West Gippsland) said the program is being undertaken now due to many extreme natural events that have struck Wilsons Promontory National Park in the past six years.

Port Franklin … then and now Under the ‘Strategic Management Plan’ for the Corner Inlet Ramsar Site ‘two for one’ licences were introduced, whereby anyone wishing to enter the profession of fishing was compelled to buy a licence from two existing fishermen, thereby reducing the number of fishermen by half.

This process reduced the number of Corner Inlet Access fishing licensees from thirty in 1995 to twenty in 2000. This was followed by a ‘buy back’ of licences from fishermen by the Victorian State Government, who in the year 2000 offered fishermen $80,000 to surrender their licence. This amount has increased considerably in recent years, with the Government determined to reduce the number of professional fishermen.

The reduction of licences, together with the introduction of Marine Parks, such as the 1,550-hectare Corner Inlet Marine National Park on the southern shores of the inlet, has effectively reduced the number of Port Franklin fishermen to eight in 2010, a far cry from the peak of 48 fishermen in the 1950s and 60s. Most of the present-day fishermen use modern aluminium boats driven by powerful outboard motors that can shift about the inlet quickly from fishing ground to fishing ground and shoot nets of a different type to those of the past. Their occupation is somewhat easier than it was for the fishermen before them, and they are being rewarded with good catches of fish.

The population of Port Franklin in 2010 remains at 120, about the same as it was back at the turn of the century. Maybe some time in the future an event will occur that will cause the small coastal village to expand, but this is highly unlikely now that the fishing industry is virtually shut down. Port Franklin is without a shop and remains ‘the town without a pub, a church, a school or a post office‘.

“These include major fires and floods which have altered the landscape and directly affected wildlife habitats. This

To order a copy of this book by Neil Everitt, call Noela Cripps on 5686 2459 or email litchfield@dcsi.net.au

Explore Bass Coast New Coronet Bay Boat Ramp Going Ahead Mayor with local residents at site for Coronet Bay boat ramp Members of the Coronet Bay Boating and Angling Association and Ratepayers Association with Mayor, Cr Veronica Dowman. Photo: Greg Noakes.

Council has reached a milestone in providing improved boat ramp access at Coronet Bay. In September, Council was given the go ahead to install a temporary boat ramp on Coronet Bay foreshore. This consent was received under the Coastal Management Act from the Gippsland Department of Sustainability and Environment.

Bass Coast Mayor, Cr Veronica Dowman, said it took time to obtain permissions from authorities and conduct appropriate environmental studies to find the right location for a boat ramp.

“Understanding the needs of the local community, boat users and environmental

impacts is an important part of planning for significant infrastructure like this boat ramp.

“Members of the Coronet Bay Boating and Angling Association and Ratepayers Association were involved in getting the boat ramp to this stage and they have been very patient through this process,” Cr Dowman said.

Vlad Pucovsky, President of the Boating and Angling Association, said the community was thrilled to secure the new boat ramp.

“The members and committee of the Coronet Bay Boating and Angling Association want to thank Bass Coast Shire Council and in particular Mayor Veronica Dowman for their relentless pursuit of a new boat ramp for this community.

“This is something we have very much missed, again thanks to all and keep up the good work”, said Mr Pucovsky.

Council’s Planning and Environment Director, Hannah Duncan-Jones, explained that in 2009 Council agreed to investigate providing boating facilities at Coronet Bay, after public access to a private boat ramp ceased.

“In the following year Bass Coast Shire Council commissioned a feasibility study to see whether it would be possible to have a new boat ramp at Coronet Bay. “We consulted with the community and participants looked at three possible options for providing boating facilities in Coronet Bay. “It was decided to further investigate a fleximat temporary boat ramp and we also conducted additional environmental studies.

Ms Duncan-Jones confirmed that as final approvals have been received from the Department of Sustainability and Environment, Council has now ordered the new boat ramp. “Installation of the ramp is a priority, but we cannot confirm an anticipated completion date until we take delivery of the fleximat temporary boat ramp from interstate,” said Ms DuncanJones.

Racing Review

“King Callow” returns with 4 at Traralgon

in Malaysia and Singapore, by winning the first 4 races aboard Black Jack Boy (Dean Binaisee), My Survivor (Nevin Eades), Tommygun Dane (Christine Sexton) and Hotham Heights (Luke Oliver). His final two rides were both close second placings.

When asked about future plans, Callow said “It’s great to be home. I’m heading back to Malaysia for 2 weeks, after that I will be returning to full-time riding in Australia, with the odd visit back to KL as required”. A follow-up appearance by Callow seems likely, with the jock planning to return to Traralgon on December 11 for the 2011 Ord Minnett Traralgon Cup; “If all goes well, I’ll be back for the Traralgon Cup in December”.

Racing returned to the Latrobe Valley Racing Club on Saturday for the first time in 10 months with a 6 race card highlighted by an impressive performance in the saddle

by Noel Callow. Callow hadn’t ridden at Traralgon for 5 years, but took no time to re-acquaint himself with the track that he once called home as an apprentice to Allan Douch.

Callow showed exactly why he is known as “King Callow”

Greyhound Racing Greyhound racing is one of the world’s most popular races and is practiced everywhere including Australia, Great Britain, the United States and many more countries. The race consists of a circular or an oval track with a fixed number of dogs, depending on each racecourse, and an artificial rabbit or hare taken across the track as prey for the dogs.

Being a very high powered and an exciting race, it attracts spectators worldwide to come and bet in the game and enjoy the races. The races at Sale are amongst the premier events in Australia.

Greyhounds themselves are a very interesting breed of dogs that are very hard to train but are very gentle otherwise. With a body built for speed, greyhounds are the fastest dogs clocking about 45 km/h. their bodies are very muscular with a flexible spine that makes it easier for them to sprint faster. Unlike other dogs that run, they sprint and can cover large distances in a short period of time. They are most famous for their temperament, as being highly opinionated dogs they cannot be forced to act or do anything in a particular way. Because of this particular issue in their attitudes, an artificial hare is put as prey in front of them so that they stay in their course on the tracks. Maintaining them is also easy, because of their short hair and they’re lack of any need to exercise.

Betting on the races is one of the main features of the races and millions are generated at these race tracks per month. The advent of online betting has led to a boom in greyhound gambling and Australians are joining in droves to this exciting sport.

With the amount of race tracks that are featured around the world for this sport, the popularity for greyhound racing has increased evermore. Having been developed as a full sport in 1912, this form of racing went on to reaching its peak during the Second World War, after which the audience for the game reduced considerable. In the past few decades the game has picked up and is increasing its spectator base exponentially through the awareness and commercial promotions of the greyhound associations all over the world.

Other winners on the day were the Mick Price trained Brochette ridden by Yoko Ota, and Hollywood Hussler for Stephen Theodore and Lincoln Coffee.

Racing returns to Traralgon in 2 weeks on Derby Day, for the CreditCollect Ladies Day.

Photo: My Survivor (inside) provides Noel Callow with his second of four wins, narrowly beating Viewpoint (Ryan Moloney). Photo supplied by Satin Edge Photographers.

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