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● These buggies were intercepted at Toolangi.

Off-road Police intercept Toolangi performance buggies ■ The State Highway Patrol Solo Unit’s offroad team intercepted two hooning high-performance buggies in the Toolangi region on Sunday (July 10).

The officers were patrolling in the Toolangi area when they received complaints about the buggies driving erratically in the area.

The off-road team located and intercepted two high performance Can Am off road buggies along Spraggs Rd about 1.30pm.

Police spoke to drivers of both buggies, who both had passengers on board.

A 57-year-old Glenburn man and a 33year-old Kinglake man were issued with infringements for using unregistered vehicles and using a vehicle and not complying with the standards of registration, totalling $1665 each.

Police encourage anyone with information or with dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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■ A man has been charged after police seized more than 1000 vapes at a retail business in Eltham.

A warrant was on Wednesday last week (July 6) executed at a Pitt St shop after Police received a number of reports of vapes being sold to underage persons at the premises.

Eltham Police seized 1154 vapes.

The vapes are typically sold for $25 each, putting the combined value of the seizure at almost $30,000.

A 56-year-old man was arrested and charged with the illegal sale of vapes to underage persons, failing to hold an appropriate licence to sell nicotine vapes and unauthorised supply of nicotine vapes.

The man, from Eltham, was released on bail to appear before Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court on October 6.

The Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 lists nicotine as a Schedule 4 poison.

This means nicotine vaping products – including nicotine vapes, nicotine pods, nicotine e-liquids/e-juice and liquid nicotine – can only be sold to or possessed by a person aged 18 or older who has a valid prescription.

Selling a nicotine vaping product to someone without a valid prescription attracts a $18,492 fine.

The Tobacco Act 1987 regulates vape products and accessories regardless of whether they contain nicotine.

It prohibits sale to people aged under 18 years, bans the use of vapes in areas where smoking is banned and restricts the advertising and display of these products, regardless of whether they contain nicotine.

Coffee at Doreen

● Visibility was limited in the Kinglake v Yea netball match at the Memorial Reserve last Saturday, as this Facebook photo shows. Yea Racing Club Denis Smith says he recalls when the Kinglake fog was so thick during a local footy match that the goal umpires used walkie-talkies to communicate scores.

■ This month's Coffee with Council event will provide the opportunity for City of Whittlesea residents to chat informally with Administrators and senior council staff.

A mix of representatives including Chair Administrator Lydia Wilson, Administrators Peita Duncan and Chris Eddy, CEO Craig Lloyd and senior members of staff are hosting regular informal drop-in sessions at coffee shops around the municipality to provide opportunities for residents to talk one-on-one about issues that are important to them.

Join the Whittlesea Council team at Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse, Laurimar Town Centre, 6/95 Hazel Glen Dr, Doreen from 11am until 1pm tomorrow (Thurs., July 14).

No bookings are required, just drop in.

■ Murrindindi Library Service has a new draft Library Strategy and Action Plan 20222026.Feedback is invited by 12 noon on Sunday (July 17).

“The draft Strategy contains lots of great ideas about things we can do to make our library service even better, and we are excited to share these ideas to see what you think,” said a Council representative.

“Some of the ideas in the draft Strategy can be implemented quickly and with minimal cost; others will require more time, more thinking and additional budget – either from Council or from the Victorian Government.

“We will work through this as part of the implementation phase once the draft Strategy has been adopted.

“We would like to thank community members who shared ideas and provided their feedback to help shape the draft Plan.

“We received 174 responses to our survey and some great ideas from the community. We also held focus group meetings for those who expressed interest in providing further feedback on the strategy and those who attended these meetings also provided some useful insights,” the Shire representative said.

‘Feel deeply’: Cr

■ Yarra Ranges Mayor Cr Jim Child says his Council feels deeply for a resident conwho has gone through a storm disaster and then had to face complex planning challenges is upsetting.

“Due to the complexities of these properties, DELWP have funded some residents, including the impacted resident, with a planning consultant to help them navigate the process. In this instance the consultant has been working with the resident since the start of the year,” Cr Child said.

There is a risk of landslip at their property– which is why an Erosion Management Overlay covers part of this location .

“The steep slopes, combined with the extensive loss of the trees in the storm which had previously helped bind the soil, has exposed the soil structure, further increasing the risk of landslip.

“In order to assess the level of risk that a piece of land has, a Geotechnical Assessment needs to be undertaken by a specialist company. That assessment provides a level of risk that applies to the land and potential property. This is an early step in the planning application process for properties that are covered by an EMO. “If a geotechnical assessment reports a ‘moderate’ or higher risk of property loss, that cannot be mitigated, a planning permit cannot be approved by Council as it does not comply with the current Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme,” Cr Child said in a media statement.

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Local News Tree Planting Day

■ Mitchell Shire Council is holding a community planting day at the Kilmore Creek near the Bourke St Bridge from 10am to 12 Noon on Sunday, July 31.

The activity will include revegetation using indigenous grasses, groundcovers, shrubs and trees with the aim of enhancing habitat values, including habitat for the platypus and rakali found in the waterway.

The native plants will also replace the recently removed weed trees species.

The Whip Our Spy in Parliament

Steph Ryan quits

Court Lists Seymour Magistrates’ Court Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division.

Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, July 13 Gatanios, Corey Riddell, Paul Thursday, July 14 Ahern, Ricky Jade Alshramtah, Mohammed Hasim Anderson, Benjamin Anlezark, James Austin, Daniel Bishop, Timothy Arnold Brock, Joshua Chkhaidem, Mohamed Clegg, Ricky Cohen, Geoffrey Edward Colaiacovo, Jessica Evelyn Dudley, Luke Ennis, Daniel Garrett, Liam Uni-Epping Gouros, George Hayes, Toni Susan Henne, Jessica Huybers, Peter Jensen, David Kyle Kane, Neville Lewicki, Kaycee Livesy, Ridley Angus Marshall, Kyle Martino, Robert Matthew Maskiell, Warren Mcauliffe, Matthew Mcmillin, Kerin Joy Merkel, Scott Moore, Shane Nelson, Caleb O'bryan, Linda O'neill, Christopher Ruigrok, Anthony Rusic, Christopher Sanderson, Mitchell Sarkovski, Drage Smith, Ashleigh Sterling, Andrew Stevens, Aaron Williams Tant, Chris Thomas, Troy Trotman, Madison Vandentol, Benjamin Wells, Keith William Williams, Kane James Williams, Kiera Wilson, Michael Ashley Wright, Stephen Friday, July 15 Earl, Damien Santo, Cesario Mansfield Magistrates’ Court Wednesday, July 13 Al-Qattan, Jasim Anderson, Lloyd David Archer, Blake William Bevan, Christian John Clements, Andrew James Collins, Aaron Mark Daniels, Mark Hargrave, Turi Harper, Rowan Patrick Hoskin, Brady Craig Hussain, Thannun Younis Kincaid, Jae David Licari, Geoffrey Phillip Mcclure, Malcolm John Morrison, Neil Perry, Ian Neil Pruett, Ben Keoni Savic, Tyler Sutcliffe, Kylie Tartoussi, Abdul Razzak Valles, Francesco Javier Walker, Daniel James Wiggett, William Wyatt, Zachary

● Steph Ryan, Euroa MLA ■ Deputy Nationals Leader Steph Ryan has quit that post, and will quit Parliament this year. The former Riverine Herald journalist who grew up on a Murchison dairy farm says she will focus on her growing family.

Some Nationals insiders are furious that Ms Ryan has decided to abandon her position, after being groomed over the past halfdozen years to take over the Parliamentary party.

Instead, the Nationals now look as they have to battle with their Liberal coalition partners over who is the next member for the Lower House seat.

Greg Mirabella, who has been a Senator, albeit briefly, was canvassed as a potential member, but he wants to take over the State Presidency of the Liberal Party.

Limbrick move

■ State Upper House member David Limbrick resigned from the Victorian Parliament to unsuccesffully contest the Federal Election.

At the latest sitting of the Legislative Council, the President said: “ I have been informed by a registered officer of the Liberal Democratic Party that they have selected a person to be nominated to fill the seat in the Legislative Council rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr David Limbrick.”

Liberal MLC David Davis said: “I just want to make some very brief comments to say we strongly support this step and the timely way in which it is being implemented and to welcome Mr Limbrick back very shortly.”

AG’s swipe at Davis

■ State Attorney-General, Jaclyn Symes, took a swipe at the Opposition’s David Davis in the latest sitting of the Legislative Council.

Mr Davis said: “I refer to the so-called Red Wedding at the Department of Justice and the massive turnover of staff, including a redundancy spike, as it was politicised by your secretary, Rebecca Falkingham, a matter now under investigation by the Ombudsman, and I ask: in addition to the Ombudsman’s investigation, will you immediately refer this corrupt politicisation of the department to the public service commission?”

My Symes said some of the inferences in the David comments were “outrageous”.

Champion Ian

■ Beverley McArthur, Western Victorian MLC, took time in State Parliament to recognise former MP Ian Cover of the Coodabeen Champions for his Order of Australia announced last month. “[He is] as a member of the very witty and wonderful Coodabeen Champions team on the ABC—it is probably the only good thing that has ever been on the ABC.”

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Mayors of Mitchell, Mansfield and Murrindindi are unanimous in their praise for the installation of art pieces along the Great Victorian Rail Ttail (see report at right). Mitchell Shire Mayor Cr Bill Chisholm said: “It has been wonderful to see so much interest in the project from artists, the community and the partner councils. This project will help give people another reason to visit the region and follow the trail to see the seven pieces and learn more about the area along the way.”

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The Mansfield Family and Children’s Centre has been up graded with a new 30-kilowatt rooftop solar power system. The installation is part of Mansfield Council’s strategy to adopt and promote energy options that are affordable and sustainable, including converting Council owned and managed facilities to solar power. The $29,380 array installed by Greenwood Solutions will have a positive environmental impact by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and is estimated to reduce the Centre’s electricity bills by approximately 40 per cent annually. Mayor Cr James Tehan said sustainable buildings were identified as a priority for the community when Council asked for feedback on the Climate Action Change Plan.

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One vote separated the decision by Strathbogie Shire Councillors for Council to maintain its current role in conducting ceremonies on January 26 (Australia Day). The decision comes after Strathbogie Shire Council’s May Council Meeting when Council resolved to undertake community consultation on two different options relating to Council’s role on January 26. Option one removed Council’s formal support for celebrations on January 26 and option two continued the current arrangements.

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Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House new Semster 2 Program is out now. House volunteers will be placing copies of the program in shops and outlets in Kinglake and Kinglake West in the coming days, and also in Post Office Boxes. Locals can view the Program on the Facebook Page or website: https://kinglakeranges. com.au/

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Murrindindi Council has made the decision to pay off all existing debt from the 2020-21 financial year.

Mayor Cr Sue Carpenter said: “This means going into the 2022-23 financial year we will take on no new debt, representing the lowest level of debt Council has held in more than a decade.”

Bitter cold met the good-hearted volunteers at the St Andrews CFA last Thursday (July 7) qhwn they were paged at 3.30am to a report car over the edge of the Heidelberg-Kinglake Rd. Luckily the driver was okay and managed to escape safely. The CFA volunteers had to deal with criticism for closing the road.

“Unfortunately sometimes we just have to.

When we are able to let you through an incident safely and our lights are on you MUST drive slowly. Regardless of how frustrated you may be the law is 40kmh for our safety as well as yours,” the team said in a social media post.

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Artists for Rail Trail

■ Artists have been appointed to create art installations along the Great Victorian Rail Trail and art location sites have been selected including Tallarook at the start of the trail and a site between Trawool and Granite.

Mick Harding (Ngarga Warendj) has been selected to create a Trail Long series of works.

Artists selected to create the seven larger art installations along the trail are: Donna Marcus, Yu-Fang Chi, Christabel Wigley (Wigley World), Louise Paramor, Tai Snaith, Cara Johnson and Robbie Rowlands.

Biographies of the selected artists and a map of the art installation locations at Murrindindi Shire Council's online engagement platform The Loop.

Next phase of the project will see the detailed design for each of the sites finalised in preparation for work on the installations to begin. The works are expected to be installed before the end of April 2023.

The $1.2 million Great ARTdoors Project is a partnership between Murrindindi, Mansfield and Mitchell Shire Councils, funded through the Victorian Government Regional Tourism Investment Fund Stimulus Round, as part of the COVID-19 tourism stimulus package through Regional Development Victoria.

● Cr Sue Carpenter “The project is aimed at attracting more visitors to the rail trail to support communities along the trail by building its reputation as a premier tourist attraction,” said Cr Sue Carpenter, Mayor of Murrindindi Shire.

It’s Emergency planning time ■ Nillumbik Council is partnering with the Country Fire Authority and Red Cross to host a series of informal drop-in sessions for community members to discuss their emergency preparedness plans.

The drop-in sessions offer free one-on-one support to Nillumbik residents to create an emergency plan.

Running at various locations and times across the Shire, the sessions are designed to improve access to resources and advice.

People with disability, older people and paid or unpaid carers are also encouraged to attend one of the sessions to talk to CFA and Red Cross representatives as well as Council’s Emergency Management and Environment Officers about planning for emergencies such as storms, power outages, bushfires and heatwaves.

Mayor Cr Frances Eyre said Nillumbik has seen floods, fires and storms and the sessions would make it easier and

● Cr Frances Eyre more convenient for people to discuss their personal emergency plans.

“Every Nillumbik resident prepares for emergencies in different ways and these sessions will cater to that,” Cr Eyre said.

“It is important for everyone in the community to prepare for different types of emergencies to minimise risk to life and property. We encourage Nillumbik residents to share the details of these ses-

sions with neighbours and friends who may benefit from one-on-one support”.

No booking is required, just drop in for a free cuppa and chat with experts about your emergency plan.

Contact emergency. management@nillumbik.vic.gov.au or call the Emergency Management team on 9433 3160 to discuss access requirements, or to request resources and information in an alternative format.

Session dates: ■ Thursday, July 21. 10am – 1pm. St Andrews Community Centre, 35 Caledonia Street, St Andrews ■ Tuesday, August 16.

12.15pm – 3.15pm. Eltham Library Community Room Panther Place, Eltham ■ Monday, September 19.

2pm – 5pm. Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge ■ Wednesday, October 26.

9am – 12 Noon . Smiths Gully General Store, 914 Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Road, Smiths Gully

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■ The Broadford community is enjoying new play spaces and outdoor fitness equipment after the completion of the activation of Broadford Parks and Play Spaces Project.

Mitchell Shire Council received $720,000 for a renewed play space at Memorial Park near the post office and a new outdoor fitness equipment pod at Donaldson Drive Reserve that was completed in 2021 and a new play space at Wattle St Reserve that was completed this year.

The Memorial Park playground features a large structure with climbing and balancing challenges, multi-level platforms, two slides, a four-way rocker and triple swing. The upgrade also included a shade sail, seating, a picnic table and fencing.

The outdoor fitness equipment pod at Donaldson Drive Reserve is a large pod located away from the existing play equipment.

It includes body dips, leg raises, chest press, aerobic cycle, leg press and elliptical trainer.

The equipment is available for all to use, across the life stages, it is inclusive and features rubber under surfacing.

The new nature play space at Wattle St Reserve features a large multipurpose structure with climbing and balancing challenges, multi-level platforms, two slides, a cantilever swing, a triple swing, connecting pathways, picnic seating and other nature play elements.

Mitchell Shire Mayor Cr Bill Chisholm said: “We are focused on providing services and facilities for our growing Shire “The playground provide a space for families to visit, and the fitness equipment means people of all ages can stay active.

“We’re very grateful for the Victorian Government’s support to make these two important projects a reality,” Cr Chisholm said.

Bus to visit Yea

■ The Australian Government Mobile Service Centre will be visiting Yea on Tuesday, July 26, from 9am - 4pm, near the Yea Swimming Pool on High St. Find out about payments and services for rural families, older Australians, students, job seekers, people with a disability, carers, farmers and self-employed people.

Information about Department of Veterans' Affairs programs and support services for veterans and their families will also be available.

Services Australia staff can provide information and support. They can also help you create a myGov account.

Reservoir warrant

■ Darebin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man after a warrant relating to stolen women’s clothing was executed earlier this month.

Officers had executed the warrant at an address in Hickford St, Reservoir on Wednesday last week (July 6) about 2.45pm.

Detectives are said to have recovered more than 5000 pieces of clothing, mainly women’s underwear and activewear.

A 34-year-old Reservoir man has been charged with 10 offences, including stalking, theft, weapons and trespass offences.

He was remanded to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Tue., July 12).

Police officers will continue to investigate the matter but wish to speak to anyone in the Reservoir area who may have had items of underwear or activewear stolen on 9479 6111.

Funding for Eildon

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The Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre is to receive a $375,000 State Government contribution towards a $500,000 upgrade of the Yea Wetlands precinct that will benefit both tourists and the Yea community.

Local Briefs New play spaces

● The Alexandra Bowls Club was originally where the Murrindindi Shire Offices are now located in Perkins St. Photo: Lost History of Alexandra.

■ Steve Dimopoulos, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, last Thursday (July 7) announced a $3.5 million contribution from the Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund towards the redevelopment of Thomas Marr and Walter Moore Reserves, as part of Murrindindi Council’s ‘Eildon Splash and Skate Park’ project. ● Have a Digital Edition (an exact replica of the Print Edition) of The Local Paper emailed to you, free. Register at www.FreePaper.com.au

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Local History

Murder at the Mountain Rush ■ News of the murder in 1862 of Edmund Cuckson, about four miles from the Mountain Creek diggings, between Queenstown (St Andrews) and Mountain Rush (Kinglake) spread quickly.

The Argus reported: “The district coroner held an inquest on Tuesday on the body of Mr Edmund Cuckson, who was found on Saturday last murdered, near an old hut, a little off one of the tracks between Smith Gully and Mountain Rush, New Caledonia diggings.

“The jury returned a verdict of ‘Wilful Murder against some person or persons unknown’.”

The Age, on May 29, 1862, said: An inquest was held by Dr Candler, on Monday last, at the Caledonian Diggings, Evelyn, on the body of Edmund Cuckson, the proprietor of the Wilddog Brewery, near Queenstown, who was murdered on the night of Friday, the 23rd instant, near the Big Hill, on the Mountain rush road.

The jury having been empanelled, proceeded to view the body of the murdered man, and the following depositions were then taken : — John Haynes, miner, residing at Smith's Gully, Caledonian Diggings, deposed that he had known the deceased, Edmund Cuckson, for the last seven or eight years.

On Saturday morning, the 24th instant, about 10 a.m., witness started with a pack horse from Smith's Gully, to go to the Mountain rush.

When about seven miles from Smith's Gully, near an old hut, the pack horse, belonging to witness, shied. It went on, and witness then saw the body of a man lying a little off the road, about ten or twelve yards from the old hut, and close to a waterhole.

Witness did not go up to the body nearer than about ten yards. He could see the face of the man, but did not at the time identify it as that of Mr Cuckson.

Witness was satisfied that the man was dead as he saw flies about his face, and also because of the whiteness of his face. He did not touch the body at all.

After looking at the man for a moment, Witness ran on to the catch the pack-horse, and having caught it, proceeded on his journey.

A mile further on the road he met Mr Albert Nash, Hermann Stemmam, Mr Pasain, and another person, walking.

Witness asked them if they had met any one. They said they had met two persons with swags on the Mountain rush, near Mr Hirst's store.

Witness told them that he had seen a body lying by the roadside at the hill.

The persons he met went on in the direction of the body, and witness continued on to the Mountain rush.

On Friday, the day previous to that on which witness say the body of deceased, he left the Mountain rush about four o'clock in the afternoon, on horseback, for Smith's Gully.

He arrived there about seven o'clock. The old hut, at which the body of deceased was found, was about three miles from the first creek on the Mountain rush, and about seven from Smith's Creek, the place where witness lived.

On his journey home to Smith's Gully, in the afternoon of Friday, wit-

Suspect traced

● the original Queenstown Cemetery in Smith's Gully, between Panton Hill and St Andrews. ness saw only one man. That man Charles Jepe, senior constable at lows : — Mr T. F. W. Ford deposed was sitting on a swing close to the Queenstown, deposed that the find- that he had made a post mortem exhut where witness on the following ing of Mr Cuckson's body had been amination of the deceased.

He was a strong muscular man, day found the deceased. reported to him. at Eltham, on SatThe man had made a sort of mia- urday evening, at half-past eleven in apparently good health.

The only marks of external viomia, and was boiling his billy at a o'clock. fire he had made, On Sunday morning he went to lence were a gunshot wound in the When witness came up to him, the place where deceased lay, at the right side of the neck, just above the he said, ' Good evening, mate.'

Big Hill, on the Mountain rush road. clavicle, a slight bruise at the back Witness replied, ' Good evening.'

He found the deceased lying on of the head, and a number of He then asked witness whether that his back, with his right arm above scratches on the back of the body.

The right clavicle was fractured was the road to the diggings, point- his head, and his coat tail underneath ing to the road along which witness his head, as if he had been dragged and splintered. The apex of the right lung, immediately beneath the had come. to the water-hole by the heels.

He asked witness whether it was The shirt and undershirt of the clavicle, was lacerated, and nearly a main cart track for Whittlesea. deceased were saturated with blood, the whole of the lung was gorged Witness told him it was not ; but which had been partially washed out, with clotted blood.

The sub-clavion artery was dithat there was a road from the sec- apparently by the rain. ond creek on the Mountain rush to There was a small hole in the vided. The second rib, at its junction Whittlesea. neck, apparently a bullet wound. with the vertebrae, was fractured, the The man then asked witness how There was no blood oozing from it; corresponding vertebra was also fracfar some village was off the and there was no mark of powder on tured, and the bullet produced was the clothes of the deceased, where lodged in the spinal column.

Whittlesea road.

The organs of the body were genWitness replied that he had never the bullet had penetrated them.

On the deceased were three erally healthy. Death was caused by heard of the place.

Pointing to the track witness was penny pieces, a pencil, and the knife a gunshot wound, lacerating the subclvian artery, and finally injuring the following, he then asked where that produced.

Near the place where the fire had spiral cord. The deceased could not led to. Witness told him.

After some further conversation been kindled, there was a pipe, and have inflicted the wound himself.

Charles Hirt, storekeeper at the the man told witness that he had a pencil, produced.

There was also near the body, a Mountain rush, deposed that he last come through Queenstown, and was too late to make the Mountain rush portion cf the Weekly Argus, pro- saw the deceased alive about five duced, and dated 16th May 1860. o'clock on Friday afternoon, the 23rd that night.

Where the paper had been torn inst.

Whilst he was talking witness got He was on his horse when he off his horse to readjust the bags in out it was stained with red marks.

Albert Nash, miner, residing at the called at witness's store. He did not his saddle.

In doing this his back was turned Caledonian diggings, deposed that dismount, but spoke to witness for he was one of the four men, who were two or three minutes. to the man.

He then went round the corner in Having re-mounted he wished the met by the first witness, Haynes, on man good night, and left. When about the road from the Mountain Rush to the direction of Queenstown.

He said he was going home. Wita quarter of a mile on his road home, Queenstown, on the morning of Satness asked him which track he was after leaving this man, witness heard urday, the 24th instant.

The evidence of this witness cor- going by, and he said he was going the report of fire-arms which came the old hut. from the direction he had just left. roborated the statement of Haynes. by Witness did not recollect any In addition he stated that, on The man he had spoken to had no on horseback on that day on gun so far as witness perceived. Wit- reaching the Big Hill, after parting stranger diggings. ness did not take particular notice of with Haynes, he went, together with theWitness no more of the dehow he was dressed, but thought he his companions, to look at the body. ceased aftersaw leaving him. He was He found it was cold, and then could recognise him by his voice and sober when he left the Mounby his features if he was to see him recognised it as the body of Mr quite tain rush to go home.

Cuckson. again.

He had a whip in his hand, and a On looking round, the party came poncho He seemed to be a digger. The rolled up in front of his saddle. men could easily have robbed or to the conclusion that the body had This concluded the evidence shot, witness if he had thought been dragged eight or ten yards from taken, and after a brief consideration proper, as witness's back wos turned the track to a waterhole. the jury returned the following verThe ground was disturbed by the dict, 'That the deceased, Edmund to the man when off his horse.

After leaving this man, witness dragging. Near the body there was a Cuckson, came by his death on the met nobody else on the road home. pocket book, produced. There was 24th May, 1862, in the Mountain On Saturday afternoon witness no money in the pocket-book.

Rush road, Evelyn.

On reaching Queenstown, the returned to Queenstown, in company He was found dead, having died party gave information to the Police from internal injuries received from with the baker's man.

Passing the hut they both went up Station there. a leaden bullet.

At this stage of the proceedings to look at the body, and witness then And the jury find a verdict of wilrocognised it an that of Mr Cuckson. the inquest was adjourned to the fol- ful murder against some person or Witness did not see anything of lowing day. persons unknown. At the conclusion On Tuesday it was resumed, and of the inquest the body was ordered the deceased on the Mountain Rush further evidence was taken, as fol- to be interred. on Friday afternoon.

■ The man suspected of the late murder of Edmund Cuckson, on the Mountain Rush Road, near Queenstown, Caledonian Diggings, on the night of Friday, the 23rd May, has been traced to and from the scene of the murder.

He passed up to the spot on foot, and returned on Mr Cuckson's pony, a bay one, a little white about the hind feet, with a small switch tail, and branded H 6 on the off shoulder.

In his passage down he passed Mr Cuckson's house, about three miles on the other side of Queenstown.

Mrs Cuckson hailed him, thinking him to be her husband; but he passed on.

He was also saluted by several other persons on the road, and was noticed to shy off from them, as if anxious to avoid them.

Beyond the fact of his coming into town on the pony, nothing further has been ascertained of his movements.

It would be well therefore for any person having seen such a pony on or subsequent to the date of tho murder, to communicate with the police authorities.

It is somewhat remarkable that no reward appears to have been yet offered by the Government for the apprehension of the murderer.

- The Argus.

June 3, 1862.

Reward offered

■ “The Chief Secretary stated last night, in the Legislative Assembly, that the Government had determined to offer a reward of £100 for the murderer of the late Mr Cuckson, at the Big Hill, near the Mountain rush,” reported The Age on June 5, 1862.

“Mr Jones called the attention of the Chief Secretary to tho murder of Mr. Edmund Cuckson, on the 23rd of May last, at the Big Hill, Mountain Creek-road, and inquired if it was the intention of the Government to offer a reward for the appréhension of tho murderer.

“He stated that the murder had taken place within a few miles of the Mountain Rush, a new diggings, to which a great many people were going.

“The murder caused great confusion and dismay in the district; and without wishing; to interfere with the Chief Secretary, or urge his own views, he called attention to the matter, in the hope that the Chief Secretary might say whether he did not think the case of such a nature that a reward might be offered for the apprehension of the murderer.”

Arrest made

■ “A man named Peter Peterson has been arrested on the charge of having murdered Edmund Cuckson, who was found lying dead by the road side to the Mountain Rush, up wards of a month since. Peterson's arrest took place in consequence of statements made by him to his mate,” said the Geelong Advertiser on July 2, 1862.

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ARIES: (March 21- April 20) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.26.34.45.

There could be a need to re organise your daily routine on the future. Emotions could get out of hand and you might not be able to rely on some people in the long run.

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Lotto Numbers: 5.12.24.40.33.39.

Your romantic affairs could be developing into a relationship that could surprise you . do not push your way of thinking on everyone as gently coaxing will achieve better results.

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Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.30.22.

Some surprising moments in your career affairs and something you have been waiting for will eventuate. Do not let your emotions get the better of you and stay calm in all situations.

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LEO: (July 23- August 22) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 8.6.2.1.

Lotto Numbers: 8.12.29.24.40.11.

Someone close could be needing a little space and finds it hard to communicate. Your imagination could be getting the better of you so get the facts before you make up your mind.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 8.6.2.1 Lotto Numbers: 8.12.26.34.40.22.

You could be kept quite busy with some unexpected tasks and someone new could be entering your life. Try not to take things too seriously as some fun must also be included in your life.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 8.3.2.1.

Lotto Numbers: 8.12.26.34.45.44.

Travel is something you must carefully consider as during this period it could affect your future plans. Also more than usual social life is bound to take its toll of your energies.

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SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.26.25.20.22.

Your judgement might not be up to par so leave important decisions till a later date. Make sure your loved ones do not feel left out as you enter into a new phase of your career matters.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.1.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.9.22.27.

Very hectic period in your social life and you could be kept on your toes with personal relationship problems.

Rewards from past efforts seem a little slow in coming but persist.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.36.38.7.

Use your energy to push your luck in career matters and take what is offered and you will soon be able to choose.

Romance and social life could take a turn for the better.

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AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.5.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.25.24.21.11.

Nothing should stop you now from achieving your ambitions in career and business matters. Someone from a distance could be instrumental in changing your mind about someone close.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Fawn Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3.

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Local Sport

Solid day for Rebels

■ The AFL Outer East League Round 13 of the 2022 season saw the Alexandra Football Netball Club travel toWarburton Millgrove for four games of netball and three games of football.

Tthe Under 18s kickedoff the day, with the Rebels missing a number of players with a couple of Under 15s andopposition players helping out.

Both teams kicked two goals before the Burras kicked just the one unanswered goal in the second quarter in a very good game.

The third quarter again saw both teams kick two goals before the Burras kicked two unanswered goals in the final quarter to take the win, Alexandra 4.9 (33) to Warburton Millgrove 7.13 (55).

Awards: ITECEarthworks– Luke Wal, Fineblade – Clayton Hibberd, Snow Composite – Charles Hill, Hadfield Contracting – Reece Hargreaves, Bundalaguah Engineering – Beau Scott.

Reserves The Reserves had a number of players unavailable but welcomed some retired players and under 18s together with several senior players who doubled up, Corey Jack also running out with sons Ben and Dylan.

The Rebels matched the home side in the first half but the Burras showed why they are top of the ladder in the second half, Alexandra 3.2 (20) to Warburton Millgrove 17.15 (117).

Awards: Shepparton Volkswagen – Jonathan Noy, hamrock Hotel – David Ray, Ampol fuel card – Tim Polson, Alex Sportspower – Robert Andrews, Buxton Hotel – Ben Jack.

Seniors The Seniors welcomed a couple of players back from injury but missed a couple of shots on goal in the first quarter before matching the Burras in the second, three goals the gap at halftime.

The second half was a good contest but the Burras were more efficient in front of goal, kicking six goals to two for the half, Alexandra 8.11 (59) to Warburton Millgrove 15.15 (105).

Awards: BMH Roofworx – Brayden Norris, Healesville Toyota – Nick Meehan, ITEC Earthworks – Pat Ferguson, Shamrock Hotel – Darcy Kennedy, Buxton Hotel – Damon Cardona. Shamrock Hotel volunteer – Cameron Gysberts.

NetballAwards Ampol fuel card award: Shona Gesler.

A-Grade lost 42 – 58: Coach award – Ellie Hedger, Shamrock Hotel – Courtney McLennan, Corner Hotel / Grant St Grocer – Lucy Grage-Perry.

B-Grade lost 33 – 41: Coach award – Hana Duldig, Shamrock Hotel – Carly Hill, Corner Hotel /Grant St Grocer award – Maddy Richards.

C-Grade lost 8 – 50: Coach award – Mikaela Krijt, Corner Hotel – Emiliah Delconte, Grant St Grocer / Essence Coffee Lounge – Laura Westwood.

Under 17 grade won 17 – 15: Coach award – Ruby Russell, Corner Hotel – Danielle Nadj, Grant St Grocer / Essence Coffee Lounge – Emma Whitehead.

Thursday’s Swenrick Constructions Joker Jackpot resumed last Thursday valued at $800 but Ben Jack was unsuccessful, raffles sponsored by Reddrops Foodworks / Houseboat Sales Lake Eildon, Eildon Bakery / Yarck Meat and Produce, Alexandra Quality Meats / AFNC canteen, Yea Chinese Restaurant / Bailey Funerals were won by Melissa Crane, Terry Hall, Darren Gregg and Melissa Crane. The Joker Jackpot will be worth $900 this week so come along and buy some tickets at $1 each but you need to be at the Club rooms at 8 pm for the draw.

Coming up over the next couple of weeks: ■ Next Saturday (July 16), all three football teams and four netball teams travel to Powelltown, the Under 18s playing Seville at Powelltown, the awards at the Buxton Hotel.

■ Saturday, July 23, we host Kinglake at Rebel Park and we are celebrating Past Players’ Day. We invite all past players to come along for a get together. The B-Grade 2012 netball Premiership team will be there together with members of the 1962 football Premiership team for a catch up.

■ Saturday, July 30, we host Broadford /-Yea at Rebel Park and we will celebrateLifeMembers Day and Sponsors Day as well as an apprecia-

tion of the work downbyourLadies Committee; ■ Saturday, August 6, we have a bye but the Rebels’ Ball will be held at the Clubrooms on the Saturday night, everyone is welcome, details to follow.

■ Saturday, August 13, the Rebels travel to Yarra Junction for the last home and away round before the start of Finals. ★ Sunday The Alexandra Football Netball Club junior teams resumed in round 10 last Sunday after the school holiday bye and travelled to Wandong for three games of football, netball teams having a bye and the under 15s football travelling to Woori Yallock for their game.

The Under 9s and 11s football have a game but theirs is non-competitive and non-scoring so there is no win loss.

Under 13 Football Alexandra 13.18 (96) defeated Wandong 5.2 (32) North Central Construction – Matthew Wal, Essence Coffee Lounge – Aiden Campbell, Reddrops Foodworks – Toby Lucas, Alexandra Bakery and Café – BrodyRicco, Kazza’s Diner – Leah Cole, Coach – Hamish Wilson.

Under 15s Football Alexandra 4.9 (33) defeated by Woori Yallock 13.9 (87) DMK Taxation – Callan Howell, Essence Coffee Lounge – Noah Campbel l, Reddrops Foodworks – Shaun Sutcliffe, Alexandra Bakery and Café – George Sotiropoulos, Kazza’s Diner – Hunter Vine, Coach – Josh Crane.

A very big thank you to the above award sponsors for their continued support of our junior footballers and netballers in 2022.

Next Sunday the juniors return to Rebel Park for a full day of competition, hosting Tabilk in three games of football and two games of netball, the Under 15 netball having a bye, the Under 15 football hosting Wandin. This will be the final home game for the junior teams.

If anyone can assist with the canteen, please speak to Melissa Crane and Shona Miljkovic to go on the roster.

Everyone is invited to our final “Let’s Catch Up” from 4pm to 6 pm in the social rooms on Sunday after the junior games are completed. It is our last junior home game and an opportunity to get together socially.

- Ray Steyger

Gender Challenge at Yea Golf Club ■ The second round of the Winter Gender Challenge saw 10 players compete in crisp and cool conditions.

With the constant rain almost disappearing the ground, the volunteers did an excellent job in preparing the course .

Jeff Aurisch (18) with plus 2 took out top honours with Mick Sheather (30) winning a countback from John Phillips and Phil Armstrong all minus 2 for second place.

Meryl Connell (27) was the best of the ladies with an excellent score of minus 4.

After two rounds of the Gender Challenge the Men, 155 points, lead the Ladies on 15 points. There were no winners for NTP on the 2nd hole and the Club Award went to Brian Simmons. ★ Saturday, July 9, saw 17 Men and 6 Ladies contest seperate stableford competitions.

Phil Armstrong(19) produced the goods to score 34 points to win from Rob O’Halloran (20) with 33 points in the Men’s Comp.

Third on CB was Jonathan Fisher (13) from Wayne Rowe (14) and Carl Maffei (24) all on 32 points. Phil won the NTP on the 11th and Jeff Aurisch won the Club Award, The Ladies Comp was won by Sharon Grogan (33) with 29 points from Jen Keast (29) with 28. Vicky Butler (36) was third with 27.

Chooklotto results saw Rick Wills win the poultry, Kevin Coghlan the stubby holder and Jonathan Fisher the chocolates.

- Alan Pell

Junior Sport Tahlia taking a great possession and kickYea Junior Footy with ing the ball well into the Tigers attack. Charlie

Under 9 After a general bye for the school holidays, our youngest Tigers were keen to get back into playing footy as they took on St Mary’s at Yea on a cold and foggy morning.

Coach Al spoke to all players and their parents and supporters prior to the game to explain that St Mary’s were short on numbers, so four players from the Tigers would be playing for the opposition each quarter, with every Tiger having a turn throughout the game, which was greatly appreciated by St Marys.

Coach Al reminded all players that there were only five games left of the season and that their achievements, progression and improvement individually and as a team over the course of the season has been fantastic. He assigned player positions for the first quarter and encouraged them to continue to work hard to gain possession and to have fun!

The Tigers hit the ground ‘red hot’ immediately taking possession from a clear tap out in the centre ruck from Fynn to Archie who burst out of the centre, kicking to Angus in the forward line. Angus kicked at goal, just missing, but St Mary’s were ineffective kicking back in and Ollie took possession and kicked a quick goal.

The Tigers again pushed forward quickly from the centre ball up, pushing into the forward line to Angus who kicked a great goal.

Ashton worked hard in defence, shepherding Jack to clear the ball out of the back line. Izzy cleared the ball into the forward line and Toby G applied a strong tackle, freeing the ball and kicking deep into the Tigers attack, but it was repelled, only for Toby G to intercept and kick the ball back into the forward line to Ollie who kicked his second goal.

Judd worked hard around the packs, with a great ball get, locking the ball in the forward line. Archie cleared the ball kicking forward to Angus where he and Toby G combined to move the ball deep into the forward line for the Tigers. In an impressive quarter for Toby G, he again featured in a strong tackle, followed by a ball up in which he effectively tapped to his team mate. The forward line worked well as a team, listening to instructions from Coach Al on the side lines, to support first game player Oscar, feeding him the ball and protecting him from the opposition to allow him to kick his first ever goal in football to much celebration by team mates and the crowd.

From the last centre ball up of the quarter, the Tigers again pushed forward through Fynn and Archie, on to Angus who kicked another goal for the Tigers, to end a brilliant quarter of football.

At the quarter-time break, Coach Al congratulated all players on their team work and especially the forward line players who demonstrated their ability to support each other and to not be selfish when they could have easily kicked goals themselves, but instead passing the ball to their team mates to give them opportunities to kick a goal, which is really pleasing.

The Tigers were clearly proud of their efforts and the great quarter they had played.

With a change in positions and rotation of players to St Mary’s for the next quarter, the Tigers were back on the field eager to keep up the momentum.

Ollie in the ruck tapped out and kicked to Darby who marked the ball and quickly kicked into the forward line, but St Mary’s were good in defence, repelling the ball back out of the Tigers attack. This was short lived, as the Tigers gained possession again and Charlie G took a good mark and set himself up to kick a great goal from quite a distance. The Tigers centre players worked hard to clear the ball, with Toby G taking possession and breaking through the centre playing on to kick directly Angus, who delivered the ball to Darby who kicked a lovely goal. This quarter the Tigers all played strongly and worked hard to keep the ball out of St Mary’s forward third, dominating with possessions, and keeping St Mary’s to no score.

At half time, Coach Al urged the side to stick to their opposition and keep their opposition players under pressure. He switched players to rotate to the opposition and gave some individual players specific instructions for the coming quarter.

Archie, playing for St Mary’s this quarter immediately broke into attack, kicking the ball into their forward line where St Mary’s scored their first goal of the game to much celebration. Yea re set, winning the ruck tap out, their first goal of the game to much celebration.

Yea re set, winning the ruck tap out,

G applied a strong tackle to stop St Mary’s running out of defence. Toby SD took a great ground ball get and was a strong presence in many ground level contests, applying tackles and pushing the ball forward. Tahlia had a great quarter with possession and kicks and Tayte worked hard to stop St Mary’s running, with some strong tackles and tap outs. Toby J ran all quarter, gaining possessions, showing great skill kicking on the run and contributing to the Tigers strong possessions. Charlie G smothered a St Mary’s kick and Toby SD tackled hard. Izzy, playing for St Mary’s, kicked a super goal for them in a more even quarter of football.

At the final break, Coach Al encouraged all players to give 100 per cent in the final quarter, and congratulated the players who had played for St Mary’s the previous quarter. A final rotation of players to the other side and the Tigers put their hands in a circle together for a final “Go Tigers” before getting set to play the final quarter.

Tayte took the ruck and tapped to Toby J who cleared the ball from the centre, but the ball was quickly sent into St Mary’s attack by the tigers who were playing for them. Angus kicking for St Mary’s, kicked into their forward line and they scored a goal. This was followed by another quick goal to St Mary’s, before the Tigers regrouped and adjusted to the difference in play. Tayte gathered a ground ball and kicked forward. Toby SD was strong in defence, saving an almost certain goal.

Charlie G kicked out from the boundary, but the Tigers had trouble clearing the ball. Toby SD worked hard to gain possession, but Angus, playing for St Mary’s, kicked a long goal from the centre third. Toby J once again cleared the ball form the centre for Yea, and Jack got a great ground ball for the Tigers. St Mary’s attacked and kicked another goal. Ashton took the ruck, tapping out clearly for the Tigers to Tayte who turned and kicked into the Tigers forward line to Fynn who narrowly missed a goal. The Tigers locked the ball in their for ward line, and Izzy fought hard to gain a clear possession to kick a great goal, with the Tigers finishing off the game as they started.

Another fantastic game for the Tigers, with a super large crowd supporting them and cheering them on at home. St Mary’s went out of their way to thank all the players for their sportsmanship and for rotating onto their side to ensure they had a full team to play with. Thanks to Edi for time keeping and Dominik for umpiring this week. Your support of our Tigers is greatly appreciated. We are so proud of the great little team we have in Under 9’s. They continue to improve each week, and they enjoy every minute they get to play.

Next Sunday we travel to Euroa for our game, and we look forward to another great hit out. Go Tigers.

Marmalades player of the Week – Toby Johnston. Just Great Coffee great player award – Angus McGillivray. Yarra Valley Gas most improved – Toby Geeson.

- Lyndal Tait and Claire Geeson ★ Under 13 The Yea Tigers U13's took on St Mary's in Yea on Sunday. The fog cleared just as the game started making it a great day for footy.

The Tigers fought hard all day coming through with a win. Yea 8.5 (53) def St Mary's 6.6 (42). The weekly awards went to Dustin Fisher and Carly Martin. All of the kids played very well and should be very proud. - N. Fisher ★ Under 15 The sun was shining for the Under 15s but again unable to fill their full side with five players out it was going to be a struggle for the Tigers against second placed Olinda Ferny Creek. The first quarter was Yea's strongest with the Tigers having alot of the ball possession however like previous games the conversions on the scoreboard weren't there. The bigger bodies of the Olinda Ferny Creek players weren't a deterrent for the smaller Yea boys who didn't shy away from any contests with strong tackles and chase downs but the turnovers for them were quickly capitilised into scoring shots which was the winning formula.

Yea 3.3 (21) defeated by Olinda Ferny Creek 12.9 (81). Marmalades player of the Week – Charlie Heyen. Yarra Valley Gas most improved – Hunter Drew. - D. Shickerling

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Local Sport Northern Football

■ Division 1. Seniors. Greensborough 15.28 (118) d Northcote Park 6.2 (38). Macleod 15.8 (98) d Whittlesea 11.7 (73). West PrestonLakeside 18.9 (117) d North Heidelberg 8.7 (55). Heidelberg 15.10 (100) d Montmorency 7.8 (50). Hurstbridge 13.7 (85) d Bundoora 10.10 (70).

Division 1. Reserves. Greensborough 23.13 (151) d Northcote Park 2.0 (12).

Whittlesea 11.12 (78) d Macleod 9.9 (63).

West Preston-Lakeside 22.15 (147) d North Heidelberg 7.7 (49). Heidelberg 8.9 (57) d Montmorency 6.8 (44). Bundoora 17.8 (110) d Hurstbridge 1.7 (13).

Division 1. Under 19. Eltham 1 14.13 (97) d Diamond Creek 21. (13). West PrestonLakeside 1 11.8 (74) d Greensborough 8.6 (54). Montmorency 14.14 (98) d North Heidelberg 0.0 (0). Heidelberg 17.14 (116) d Bundoora 3.9 (27).

Division 2. Seniors. Banyule 21.9 (135) d St Mary’s 11.12 (78). Watsonia 13.5 (83) d Panton Hill 7.9 (51). Eltham 10.3 (63) d Diamond Creek 7.7 (49). Lower Plenty 19.19 (133) d Epping 6.12 (48). Thomastown 27.12 (174) d Fitzroy Stars 3.4 (22).

Division 2. Reserves. St Mary’s 8.12 (60) d Banyule 7.11 (53). Watsonia 10.14 (74) d Panton Hill 3.3 (21). Eltham 14.6 (90) d Diamond Creek 2.4 (16). Epping v Lower Plenty.

Thomastown 23.16 (154) d Fiztroy Stars 7.1 (43).

Division 2. Under 19. Laurimar 7.12 (54) d Kilmore 5.4 (34). Banyule 10.8 (68) d St Mary’s 4.2 (26). Lower Plenty 18.11 (119) d West Preston-Lakeside 4.7 (31).

Division 3. Seniors. South Morang 9.9 (63) d Old Eltham Collegians 3.6 (24). Kilmore 26.17 (173) d Reservoir 0.2 (2). Laurimar 34.12 (216) d Lalor 1.3 (9). Mernda 14.13 (97) d Heidelberg West 10.11 (71).

Division 3. Reserves. Old Eltham Collegians v South Morang. Kilmore v Reservoir.

Laurimar 14.12 (96) d Lalor 3.2 (20). Mernda 14.13 (97) d Heidelberg West 0.6 (6).

Division 3. Under 19. Hurstbridge 19.16 (130) d Macleod 4.10 (34). Mernda 9.7 (61) d Eltham 2 6.5 (41). South Morang 16.7 (1030 d Watsonia 7.12 (54).

Essendon District

■ Premier District. Seniors. Avondale heights 14.8 (92) d Essendon Doutta Stars 12.9 (81). Aberfeldie 20.20 (140) d Keilor 15.7 (97). Strathmore 17.16 (118) d East Keilor 10.8 (68). Pascoe Vale 19.14 (128) d Greenvale 4.10 (34). Maribyrnong Park 12.17 (89) d Glenroy 10.5 (69).

Division 1. Seniors. Sunbury Kangaroos 10.11 (71) d Craigieburn 9.7 (61). Airport West 25.20 (170) d Moonee Valley 4.4 (28). Hillside 18.10 (118) d Rupertswood 8.9 (57).

Westmeadows 19.8 (123) d Roxburgh Park 6.10 (46). Tullamarine 16.12 (108) d West Coburg 12.6 (78).

Division 2. Seniors. Northern Saints 17.10 (112) d Hadfield 9.10 (64). Coburg Districts 10.10 (70) d Oak Park 8.8 (56). Jacana v Burnside Heights. Taylors Lakes v Keilor Park.

Premier Division. Reserves. Essendon Doutta Stars 16.13 (109) d Avondale Heights 2.3 (15). Keilor 11.18 (84) d Aberfeldie 8.6 (54). Strathmore 18.7 (115) d East Keilor 4.4 (28). Pascoe Vale 20.12 (132) d Greenvale 3.4 (22). Maribyrnong Park 17.10 (112) d Glenroy 3.2 (20).

Division 1. Reserves. Sunbury Kangaroos 14.18 (102) d Craigieburn 4.3 (27). Airport West 24.23 (167) d Moonee Valley 3.1 (19).

Hallam 13.14 (92) d Rupertswood 2.7 (19).

Westmeadows 22.14 (146) d Roxburgh Park 5.4 (34). Tullamarine 12.13 (85) d West Coburg 2.3 (15).

Division 2. Reserves. Northern Saints 20.19 (139) d Hadfield 8.4 (52). Oak Park 15.6 (96) d Coburg Districts 3.4 (22). Taylors Lakes v Keilor Park. Burnside Heights: Bye. Premier Division. Under 18.5. Aberfeldie 1 13.11 (89) d Greenvale 1 3.3 (21). Maribyrnong Park 13.17 (95) d Essendon Doutta Stars 0.0 (0). Strathmore 1 14.9 993) d Pascoe Vale 3.5 (23).

Division 1. Under 18.5. Hillside 1 10.16 (76) d Craigieburn 2.5 (17). Airport West 9.11 (65) d Moonee Valley/Avondale Heights 4.6 (30). West Coburg 16.12 (108) d Rupertswood 5.2 (32). Sunbury Kangaroos 9.16 (70) d Westmeadows 7.1 (43).

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Around the grounds last weekend ■ Eastern Football League. Premier Division. Seniors. Blackburn 17.11 (113) d Balwyn 10.13 (73). Rowville 11.16 (82) d South Croydon 10.7 (67). Noble Park 19.14 (128) d Park Orchards 15.6 (96). Norwood 12.12 (84) d Vermont 6.12 (48). Doncaster 11.7 (73) de Berwick 7.8 (50). Doncaster East 17.19 (121) d North Ringwood 5.6 (36).

Division 1. Seniors. Wantirna South 7.12 (54) d Crodyon 5.14 (44). Mooroolbark 12.12 (84) d Lilydale 5.5 (35). East Ringwood 7.7 (49) d Beaconsfield 3.0 (18). Montrose 19.11 (125) d Upper Ferntree Gully 5.4 (34).

Mitcham 12.8 (80) d Bayswater 9.11 (65).

Division 2. Seniors. South Belgrave 12.14 (86) d The Basin 9.9 (63). Boronia 14.10 (94) d East Burwood 10.8 (68). Heathmont 9.17 (71) d Mulgrave 5.5 (35). Ringwood 20.26 (146) d Oakleigh District 2.4 (16). Templestowe 17.13 (115) d Knox 9.5 (59).

Division 3. Seniors. Coldstream 14.12 (96) d Glen Waverley 3.5 (23). Donvale 16.18 (114) d Fairpark 9.6 (60). Waverley Blues 15.13 (103) d Scoresby 9.6 (60). Warrandyte 11.11 (77) d Ferntree Gully 7.16 (58).

Division 4. Seniors. Chirnside Park 16.17 (113) d Croydon North MLOC 11.9 (75). Surrey Park 25.25 (175) d Nunawading 4.7 (31).

Silvan 16.23 (119) d Kilsyth 8.4 (52). Forest Bill: Bye. Premier Division. Reserves. Balwyn v Blackburn. Rowville 9.11 (65) d South Croydon 5.2 (32). Park Orchards 14.4 (88) d Noble Park 5.6 (36). Vermont 13.7 (85) d Norwood 3.3 (21). Berwick 6.9 (45) d Doncaster 2.7 (19). Doncaster East 5.9 (39) d North Ringwood 3.9 (27).

Division 1. Reserves. Wantirna South 12.7 (79) d Croydon 6.11 (47). Lilydale 5.6 (36) d Mooroolbark 2.6 (18). Beaconsfield 7.4 (46) d East Ringwood 2.5 (17). Montrose 14.19 (103) d Upper Ferntree Gully 0.1 (1).

Mitcham 12.10 (82) d Bayswater 8.4 (52).

Division 2. Reserves. The Basin 6.6 (42) d South Belgrave 4.3 (27). East Burwood v Boronia. Heathmont 9.12 (66) d Mulgrave 7.2 (44). Ringwood 16.13 (109) d Oakleigh District 5.3 (33). Knox 6.6 (42) d Templestowe 6.2 (38).

Division 3. Reserves. Glen Waverley 18.14 (122) d Coldstream 1.4 (10). Fairpark 8.3 (51) d Donvale 6.10 (46). Waverley Blues 8.5 (53) d Scoresby 5.11 (41). Warrandyte 16.13 (109) d Ferntree Gully 6.5 (41).

Division 4. Reserves. Chirnside Park 13.6 (64) d Croydon North MLOC 4.12 (36).

Surrey Park 20.12 (132) d Nunawading 5.1 (31). Silvan 7.12 (54) d Kilsyth 5.4 (34).

Forest Hill: Bye. Premier Division. Under 19.5. Park Orchards 11.7 (71) d Noble Park 4.10 (34).

Balwyn 6.9 (45) d Rowville 5.9 (39). Blackburn 8.6 (54) d Berwick 6.7 (43). Waverley Blues 10.13 (73) d Vermont 5.1 (31). Doncaster East 8.18 (66) d North Ringwood 6.3 (39).

Division 1. Under 19.5. Lilydale 7.7 (49) d Mooroolbark 7.6 (48). Mitcham 12.10 (82) d Bayswater 2.7 (19). Wantirna South Green 9.5 (49). East Ringwood Blue 2.9 (21) d Beaconsfield 1.8 (14). Montrose 14.22 (106) d Upper Ferntree Gully 2.0 (12).

Division 2. Under 19.5. Ringwood 5.9 (39) d South Croydon 5.8 (38). South Belgrave 9.6 (60) d The Basin Red 4.9 (32). Mulgrave 10.12 (72) d Heathmont 4.6 (39).

Division 3-4. Under 19.5. Forest Hill 2.14 (26) d Blackburn Red 0.0 (0). Watirna South White v Donvale. Kilsyth 10.8 (68) d Coldtream 2.7 (19). Ferntree Gully 9.10 (64) d Chirnside Park 7.6 (48). Warrandyte 10.8 (68) d The Basin Green 7.8 (50).

■ Outer Eastern Football. Premier Division. Seniors. Narre Warren 20.12 (132) d Wandin 8.7 (55). Monbulk 14.26 (110) d Mt Evelyn 5.8 (38). Woori Yallock 13.18 (96) d Upwey-Tecoma 8.10 (58). Olinda-Ferny Creek 12.10 (82) d Pakenham 7.15 (57). Officer: Bye. Premier Division. Reserves. Narre Warren 11.10 (76) d Wandin 5.10 (40). Mt Evelyn 11.12 (78) d Monbulk 7.4 (46). UpweyTecoma 12.12 (84) d Woori Yallock 1.3 (9).

Olinda-Ferny Creek 8.3 (51) d Pakenham 6.9 (45). Officer: Bye. Division 1. Seniors. Berwick Springs 25.25 (175) d Belgrave 3.6 (24). Emerald 13.22 (100) d Helavesille 2.3 (15).

Gembrook-Cockatoo 15.13 (103) d Yarra Glen 3.4 (22). Seville: Bye. Division 1. Reserves. Berwick Springs 25.13 (163) d Belgrave 2.3 (15). Emerald 15.11 (101) d Healesville 4.5 (29).

Gembrook-Cockatoo 32.12 (204) d Yarra Glen 0.3 (3). Seville: Bye. Division 2. Seniors. Warburton-Millgrove 15.15 (105) d Alexandra 8.11 (59).

Powelltown 20.12 (132) d Yarra Junction 12.10 (82). Broadford-Yea: Bye. Kinglake: Bye. Division 2. Reserves. WarburtonMillgrove 17.15 (117) d Alexandra 3.2 (20).

Powelltown 12.11 (83) d Yarra Junction 7.7 (49). Kinglake: Bye. Yea-Broadford: Bye. Under 19 Boys. Narre Warren 11.14 (80) d Officer 4.10 (34). Monbulk 10.12 (72) d Mt Evelyn 2.3 (15). Emerald 19.26 (140) d Healesville 0.0 (0). Upwey-Tecoma 16.13 (109) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 5.4 (34).

Pakenham: Bye. Under 18 Boys. Warburton 7.13 (55) d Alexandra 4.9 (33). Kinglake v Seville.

Women. Healesville 8.15 (63) d Pakenham 0.0 (0). Belgrave 6.8 (44) d Thornton Eildon 1.1 (7). Monbulk 9.13 (67) d Seville 0.1 (1). Olinda-Ferny Creek: Bye. UpweyTecoma: Bye. Yarra Junction: Bye. ■ Southern Football League. Division 1. Seniors. Cranbourne Eagles 29.12 (186) d East Malvern 4.3 (27). Port Melbourne Colts 12.24 (96) d Bentleigh 14.7 (91).

Cheltenham 16.4 (100) d St Paul’s McKinnon 6.7 (43). St Kilda City 11.11 (77) d Dingley 5.13 (43). Springvale Districts 15.12 (102) d Mordialloc 4.11 (35).

Division 1. Reserves. Cranbourne Eagles 11.8 974) d East Mlavern 6.5 (41). Bentleigh 9.11 (65) d Port Melbourne Colts 7.5 (47). Cheltenham 14.14 (98) d St Paul’s McKinnon 4.5 (29). Dingley 12.4 (76) d St Kilda City 3.4 (22). Springvale Districts 24.11 (155) d Mordialloc 3.2 (20).

Division 2. Seniors. Hampton Park 14.12 (96) d Skye 9.9 (63). Doveton Doves 5.16 (46) d East Brighton 1.9 (15). Keysborough 19.11 (125) d Heatherton 7.3 (45).

Chelsea Heights 19.20 (134) d Highett 7.12 (54).

Division 2. Reserves. Skye 7.19 (61) d Hampton Park 9.4 (58). East Brighton 9.12 (66) d Doveton Doves 1.5 (11). Keysbroough 22.11 (143) d Heatherton 1.1 (7). Chelsea Heights 25.16 (166) d Highett 0.2 (2).

Division 3. Seniors. Endeavour Hills 18.11 (119) d Clayton 11.6 (72). Narre South Saints 26.18 (174) d South Yarra 5.5 (35).

Black Rock 9.7 (61) d Ashwood 8.11 (59).

Murrumbeena 13.12 (90) d Carrum Patterson Lakes 7.5 (47).

Division 3. Reserves. Endeavour Hills 15.20 (110) d Clayton 0.0 (0). Narre South Saints 18.13 (121) d South Yarra 3.3 (21).

Black Rock 9.8 (62) d Ashwood 6.3 (39).

Murrumbeena 7.8 (50) d Carrum Patterson Lakes 6.6 (42).

Division 4. Seniors. Hampton 15.14 (104) d Doveton Eagles 3.12 (30). South Mornington 24.16 (160) d Dandenong 10.9 (69). Frankston Dolphins 11.12 (78) d Lyndhurst 5.6 (36). Lyndale 21.12 (138) d Cerberus 8.6 (42). Hallam 16.14 (110) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 10.13 (73).

Division 4. Reserves. South Mornington 11.12 (68) d Dandenong 7.8 (50). Frankston Dolphins 8.12 (60) d Lyndhurst 4.5 (29).

Cerberus v Lyndale. Hallam 17.7 (109) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 5.4 (34).

Division 1. Under 19. Cheltenham 13.7 (85) d Frankston Dolphins 5.9 (39). Endeavour Hills 6.9 (45) d Dingley 6.7 (43).

Division 2. Under 19. Lyndhurst 5.6 (36) d Cranbourne 4.9 (33). Doveton Doves 7.11 (53) d Highett 6.6 (42). Bentleigh Blue 20.13 (133) d Murrumbeena 2.10 (22).

Women. Division 1. Murrumbeena 1.9 (15) d Bentleigh 1.1 (7). Endeavour Hills

13.12 (90) d East Brighton 0.0 (0). Narre South Saints 13.13 (91) d Hallam 2.3 (15).

Casey Thunder 1 cv Frankston Dolphins.

■ Mornington Pneinsula Nepean Football League. Division 2. Seniors. Karinga 17.14 (116) d Tyabb 8.11 (59). Devon Meadows 18.9 (117) d Chelsea 8.7 (55). Crib Point v Hastings. Langwarrin 9.21 (75) d Somerville 120.9 (69). Pearcedale 17.14 (116) d Seaford 14.18 (102). Rye 15.14 (104) d Mornington 12.16 (88).

Division 2. Reserves. Karingal 18.17 (129) d Tyabb 3.5 (23). Devon Meadows 8.11 (59) d Chelsea 1.7 (13). Crib Point 11.11 (77) d Hastings 3.5 (23). Langwarrin 14.9 (93) d Somerville 6.7 (43). Seaford 6.10 (46) d Pearcedale 4.7 (31). Mornington 10.8 (68) d Rye 7.4 (46).

Division 2. Under 19. Langwarrin 12.16 (82) d Somerville 2.4 (16). Seaford 19.12 (126) d Pearcedale 2.2 (14). Rye 6.9 (45) d Mornington 3.8 (26).

■ Western Region Football League. Division 1. Seniors. Altona 11.13 (79) d Deer Park 10.18 (78) d Hoppers Crossing 7.5 (47).

Yarraville Seddon Eagles 13.5 (83) d Point Cook 11.9 (75). Spotswood 16.11 (107) d Werribee Districts 11.9 975). St Albans 25.16 (166) d Sunshine 4.10 (34).

Division 1. Reserves. Caroline Springs 16.8 (104) d Altona 5.6 (36). Hoppers Crossing 7.2 (44) drew with Deer Park 6.8 (44).

Yarraville Seddon Eagles 7.9 (51) d Point Cook 4.5 (29). Werribee Districts 13.7 (85) d Spotswood 8.8 (56). St Albans 12.15 (87) d Sunshine 5.3 (33).

Division 2. Seniors. Albion 17.11 (113) d Newport 8.11 (59). Parkjside 16.12 (108) d Glen Orden 7.11 (53). Point Cook Centrals 41.31 (277) d West Footscray 0.0 (0). North Footscray 14.9 993) d Wyndhamvale 12.7 (79).

Division 2. Reserves. Newport 10.9 (69) d Albion 10.6 (66). Parkside 22.13 (145) d Glen Orden 3.3 (21). Point Cook Centrals 18.23 (131) d West Footscray 1.0 (6). North Footscray 11.5 (71) d Wyndhamvale 7.12 (54).

Division 3. Seniors. Suns 18.10 (118) d Albanvale 8.6 (54a). Braybrook 16.14 (110) d Tarneit 5.10 (40). Sunshine Heights 21.17 (143) d North Sunshine 8.2 (50). Laverton: Bye. Division 3. Reserves. Albanvale 8.8 (56) d Suns 6.3 (39). Braybrook 12.9 (81) d Tarneit 6.8 (44). Sunshine Heights 12.13 (85) d North Sunshine 8.8 (56). Laverton: Bye. Division 1. Under 18. Hoppers Crossing 6.7 (43) d Altona 5.9 (39). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 9.13 (67) d Point Cook 8.5 (53). Western Districts 16.15 (111) d Caroline Springs 2.3 (15).

Division 2. Under 18. Newport 6.10 (46) d West Footscray 6.8 (44). Flemington Juniors 8.11 (59) d Point Cook 5.9 (39). Spotswood 7.18 (60) d Werribee Districts 1.4 (10).

St Albans 20.22 (142) d Sunshine 2.3 (15).

Yarraville Seddon Eagles 22.14 (146) d Point Cook Centrals 3.0 (18). Hoppers Crossing: Bye. COUNTRY LEAGUES ■ Goulburn Valley Football League.

Seniors. Shepparton Seniors 15.10 (100) d Shepparton United 7.4 (46). Echuca 16.6 (102) d Euroa 5.10 (40). Kyabram 15.9 (99) d Mooroopna 6.8 (44). Saturday, July 16: Tatura v Benalla. Rochester v Mansfield.

Shepparton Swans v Seymour.

■ Kyabram District Football League.

Seniors. Girgarre 15.11 (101) d Undera 15.7 (97). Dookie United 14.15 (99) d Tally-garoopna 13.10 (88). Nagambie 32.21 (213) d Longwood 5.3 (33).

Stanhope 8.5 (53) d Shepparton East 7.7 (49). Avenel 14.15 (99) d MurchisonToolamba 7.10 (52). Merrigum 27.34 (196) d Rushworth 2.4 (16). Lancaster v Violet Town.

■ Riddell District Football League. Seniors. Macedon 12.11 (83) d WoodendHesket 8.11 (59). Wallan 32.25 (217) d Western Rams 1.2 (8). Diggers Rest 9.7 (61) d Riddell 8.7 (55). Melton Centrals 16.13 (109) d Lancefield 5.6 (36). Romsey: Bye.

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Marina Prior (The Sound of Music, Phan- and Jessica Vellucci.

On the red carpet at tomorrow night’s opentom of the Opera) will play Violet Newstead, a smart, sassy and efficient woman who has ing night are expected to be Joel Creasey, Kate worked all her life at Consolidated Industries. Langbroek, Jonathan Brown, Celia Pacquola, She has all it takes to run the company but Nazeem Hussain, Myf Warhurst, Athol Guy, Rebekah Elmaloglou, Patti Newton, Ben Hall. there is one small issue … her boss.

Casey Donovan (Chicago, We Will Rock You) will be Judy Bernly, a newly separated, never worked before young woman who finds more than just a job at Consolidated Industries.

Erin Clare (Heathers the Musical, American Idiot) plays Doralee Rhodes, a ‘don’t mess with me’ well-brought-up, bright and beautiful country gal.

She may look like a push over but is anything but. Caroline O’Connor (Kiss of the Spiderwoman, Anything Goes) will be busybody Roz Keith, the admin assistant who is fiercely – and unrequitedly – in love with her boss, while Eddie Perfect (TV’s Offspring, Shane Warne The Musical) will play the controlling boss Franklin Hart Jnr.

■ Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man with murder following the death of a man in St Albans on Wednesday night (July 6).

Two men were taken into custody after an injured man was found on an Emily Street nature strip about 11.45pm on Wednesday.

Attending police provided first aid to the man before ambulance paramedics arrived.

The 49-year-old St Albans man died at the scene.

One of two men arrested following the death was released without charge pending further enquiries.

The other man, a 33-year-old from St Albans, was charged with murder.

He was due to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court .

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● Gabriella Rose-Carter and Kym Valentine rehearse Unsolicited Male.

Photo: Michael Teo ■ Melbourne-based Q44 Theatre brings Unsolicited Male - a #MeToo inspired play written by award-winning Australian playwright Ron Elisha, directed by Suzanne Heywood and starring Kym Valentine - back to the stage at Chapel Off Chapel in Prahran, for a limited return season from July 26 August 7.

Two main characters; Zeke an accountant in his late forties and his PA Wendy are working late one night and decide to go out for a meal, but things don’t go to plan, in fact things go much too far. Set in a suburban accounting firm, Unsolicited Male is an intimate and confronting exploration of the subtle nuances and complexities of workplace relationships - the inevitable connections that can develop, and the fine line between friendship and flirtation.

“It was remarkable the number of people who divulged that they’d had similar experiences, and we got that feedback all the time – more people need to see this show," says director Suzanne Heywood. "A lot has happened in the world since then and I think there’s a new moment in time, right now, that’s ideal for this particular piece.”

Written by Ron Elisha in response to the #MeToo movement and Harvey Weinstein story, Unsolicited Male aims to turn the spotlight away from Hollywood and onto the everyday lives of ordinary men and women, where many of the same issues are being played out behind closed doors and asks important and difficult questions about power dynamics and gender stereotypes.

Rated MA15+ Unsolicited Male contains confronting sexual scenes and themes, however Kym Valentine, who plays the lead character of Wendy and is an active Domestic and Family Violence Advocate says; “People should come and see this play because it’s a hell of a ride. I think Ron really captures a very difficult balance between humour and drama.”

Known for her roles as Libby Kennedy on Neighbours and Baby in Dirty Dancing The Classic Story Onstage, the Tropfest 2019 Best Actor Nominee actress, will be joined by popular improv-comedian Russell Fletcher as Zeke, alongside seasoned Q44 Theatre actors Gabriella Rose-Carter as Chelsea the sister and Anthony Scundi as Noah - the life coach. Will Atkinson and Andy BarryBrown will alternate in the role of Marshall the waiter.

Independent and not-for-profit; Q44 Theatre is a collective of writers, actors and producers who are passionate about making thought-provoking and accessible theatre.

Q44 believes in the power of theatre and storytelling to spark conversations, to make people think more, feel more and laugh more.

Season dates: July 26 - August 7 Session Times: All performances at 7:30pm, except for Sundays at 6pm Venue: Chapel Off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel Street Prahran Bookings: via Chapel Off Chapel - https:/ /chapeloffchapel.com.au/show/unsolicitedmale/ www.q44theatre.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

■ Sitting in Hamer Hall at the Arts Centre is an experience in itself. I had not been to a classical music concert in many years- other than the recent Toy Story in which I listened to the music, yet watched the film.

This time eyes were all on the impeccably dressed musicians and vibrant conductor Xiang Zhang.

The first act was Violin Concerto No 1, written by Zhao Jiping of China. Performed by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with soloist violinist Ning Feng of China. Feng plays beautifully on a 1710 Stradivari violin called the Vieuxtemps Hauser.

Whilst my older companion felt this piece was too modern, this is what I loved about it. It was fresh , soft, lyrical with passion shown not only by the music but with the artist himself whose eyes and facial expressions told a story of a man passionate about his music.

The second act Beethoven Symphony No. 9 was the familiar of the two pieces. Whilst it was long, well over an hour, it was broken into four sections, one of which was the familiar Ode to Joy sung in German with the MSO chorus of 78 with four soloists.

The chorus, whose director is Michael Fulcher, quietly made their way to the balcony and stage back, followed by four singers looking stunning.

Madeleine Pierard soprano, Ashlyn Tymms mezzo-soprano, Rosario la Spina tenor and Nathan Berg bass. This familiar tune comes at the end of the piece, sung in German with lyrics

by Friedrich Von Schiller.

Whilst unfortunately I do not understand German and would love to hear the English translated version it was a privilege to be listening to these talented artists.

Xiang Zhang, the American-Chinese principal guest conductor of the MSO in conducting both pieces, was memorisingly extraordinary, very demonstrative, smiling, showing a control over and appreciation for the whole orchestra.

It was no wonder the applause from the audience, most standing, seemed to last 10 minutes.

- Review by Elizbeth Semmel

Oracle

● MSO Principal Guest Conductor Xian Zhang. bers, interlaced with ballet, contemporary and commercial dance.

Oracle presents specialty acts and choreography set to a soundtrack of classic anthems, hit songs, ballads, covers and cinematic masterpieces. The handmade costumes pay homage to some of the biggest names of the fashion world.

Oracle creator Bass Fam says, "It is nothing short of a miracle that we have reached this point. This show was set to be performed in July/August 2020 but we had to cancel due to the pandemic. We had to recast and re-audition and find a new venue. And then cancel and postpone auditions due to lockdowns - it has been quite the journey. And now we have a stunning cast of 18 performers from all around Australia, performing tales of zodiac mythology that have inspired me from a young age."

Venue: Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins St, Melbourne Season: July 14-30 Performance times: Wed-Sat 7.30pm, Sun 5.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm Price: Tickets from $79 (transaction fees apply) Bookings: Ticketek.com.au or 132 849 - Cheryl Threadgold

● Natalya Alessi (Virgo) in Oracle. Photo: Ben Vella ■ After a sold-out tour in three Australian capital cities, Oracle returns to Melbourne for a new season at the Athenaeum Theatre from July 14-30.

Since the beginning of time, humankind, gods and goddesses alike, have all looked up to the stars in an attempt to draw meaning from the Universe.

In doing so, prophecies, myths and tales have been told; tales of monsters, mermaids and other mythical creatures.

Of powerful goddesses, and vengeful gods, of heroes and beautiful maidens. Tales of a decadent time, of love and lust, of bravery and sacrifice. Tales and legends that birthed the star constellations of the Zodiac signs we know today.

Delivering these prophecies and myths, a maiden - a warrior, a saviour and an empathy, a beauty robbed of sight but blessed with vision.

The voice of the gods, the light in the dark. She is Oracle, performed by The Voice and The X Factor contestant, Jazmin Varlet.

Oracle will guide audiences through the 12 zodiac myths, explored thematically through live vocals, circus acts, aerials, burlesque num-

■ Two one-woman shows by Jaye Tuttle and Jane Clifton transformed from two personal books, are running back to back at La Mama HQ in Faraday St, Carlton from July 13 - 24.

Jayne Tuttle's Paris Or Die is based on Jayne’s 2019 memoir of the same name.

Directed by Tuttle’s fellow Lecoq Theatre School graduate John Bolton, the play follows the story of a young actress drawn to the city of light after her mother’s death.

Jayne transforms as she plays herself, the character of the writer and the person within the story. A combination of physical theatre, improvisation and storytelling.

Jane Clifton's collection of poems A Day at a Time in Rhyme is distilled from 365 poems published in the original book.

Also published on the cusp of the pandemic, Jane's poetry has been transformed into an immersive piece of hybrid theatre directed by Terrence O’Connell.

Comprising spoken word, soundscape, image and music, A Day at a Time in Rhyme is a poetic trip through one year in a well-lived life filled with joy, pathos, strength and humour.

Paris or Die is created by Jayne Tuttle and John Bolton, directed by John Bolton and performed by Jayne Tuttle.

A Day at a Time in Rhyme is written, performed and produced by Jane Clifton and directed by Terrence O'Connell.

Paris or Die. July 13-24. La Mama HQ. 205 Faraday St, Carlton. $30 Full / $20 Concession https://lamama.com.au/whats-on/la-mama-hqwinter-2022/paris-or-die/ A Day at a Time in Rhyme. July 13 - 24. La Mama HQ, 205 Faraday St, Carlton, $30 Full / $20 Concession

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What’s On Early Years of Television

■ Dr Gwenda Beed Davey, Chair Melbourne Friends of the National Film and Sound Archive hosted Susan-Gaye Anderson’s talk on early Melbourne television.

Her talk cited the 1950s Royal Commission to establish Australia’s need for television resulting in one national channel and two commercial stations.

Just in time for the Melbourne Olympic Games, Channel 7 undertook the Games coverage with three television cameras on the back of a truck.

Thrown in at the deep end, Susan-Gaye was part of Melbourne TV from the beginning.

Her mother answered an advertisement for Susan-Gaye to audition for a job with the first commercial station, Channel 7.

Sue auditioned, not knowing what television, nor the job, was about until she received a letter two weeks later asking her to go to the television station.

The Frigidaire Show was her first gig.

These were the days of people watching black and white screenings through neighbours’ or shop windows.

Susan-Gaye moved to a long-lasting career with Channel 9. On The Astor Show performers mimed popular songs such as Debbie Reynolds' hits. Her career flowed onto years on The Tarax Show and years as a presenter. These shows were all live.

She illustrated the naivety and courage of a cohesive team of entertainers, producers, writers and technicians learning on the job and adapting to a pioneering medium.

Susan-Gaye modestly apologised for the supporting slide presentation as most pictures captured her own image. It was her mother’s collection which filmed many early, recognisable TV stars.

It represents a valuable, historical record.

Susan-Gaye explained that much priceless footage has been destroyed and funding is needed to restore recoverable, archival material. NFSA’s contribution is immense.

Susan-Gaye presented an incisive but comprehensive homage to early broadcasting technology providing a unique context to the phenomenon of media technology today.

Her talk was presented at the Liardet Community Centre, Port Melbourne.

- Sherryn Danaher

Cilla Black is back

■ Fresh from a sold-out season at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall, two sold out extended seasons with rave reviews at His Majesty’s in Perth, The Paris Cat in Melbourne and entertaining audiences throughout regional Victoria, interstate and abroad, Cilla – You’re My World is full of the powerhouse vocals and self-deprecating humour that made Cilla Black one of the UK's most beloved performers.

Audiences are given a glimpse into the world of the British pop icon and television personality at the peak of her popularity.

While belting out ‘Anyone Who Had a Heart’ and ‘Alfie’, Danielle O’Malley shares stories about Cilla’s childhood in Liverpool.

Recounting her meteoric rise to fame, she will dispel a few cheeky showbiz anecdotes about John, Paul, George, Ringo, and her old mate Queen Elizabeth II. Band members: Keys, Mark Jones; Bass, Tristan Courtney; Drums, Sonja Horbelt.

Date: Saturday, July 30 Time: Doors Open 8pm, Showtime 8.15 (with intermission) Tickets: Allocated seating at Tables $50.00 www.ellasmusicclub.com Venue: Royal Brighton Yacht Club, 253 Esplanade Brighton - Ella Levy

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Bookings: www.encoretheatre.com.au ■ Leongatha Lyric Theatre: Kinky Boots Until July 16 at Mesley Hall, Cnr Horn and Ogilvy Sts., Leongatha. Booking: leonathalyric.com.au ■ Geelong Repertory Theatre: Dick Gentley’s Holistic Detective Agency Until July 16 at the Woodbin Theatre, 15 Coronation St., Geelong West. Director: Xavier McGettigan. Bookings: www.geelongrep. com/season2022 ■ Essendon Theatre Company: Tiny Beautiful Things (Based on the book by Cheryl Strayd, adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalis) July 14-16 at the Bradshaw Street Community Hall, Bradshaw St., Essendon. Director: Alexander Gibbs. Bookings: 0406 448 368 or www.essendontheatrecompany.com.au ■ Eltham Little Theatre: The Wind in the Willows Until July 16 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, Main Rd., Research. Director: Jodi Bilsborow. Bookings: www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: The Beauty Queen of Leenane (by Martin McDonagh) Until July 23 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Joan Moriarty. Bookings: www.htc.org.au ■ BATS Theatre: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Dale Wasserman) July 15 – 24 at the Cranbourne Community Centre.

Director: James McAllister. Bookings: www.batstheatre.org.au ■ Frankston Theatre Group: Flowers for Algernon July 29 – August 7 at the Mount Eliza Community Centre, 90 – 100 Canadian Bay Rd., Mt Eliza. Directors: Jane Court and Dean Mitrousis. Bookings: https:// www.trybooking.com/events/849794/sessions ■ PLOS Musical Productions: Chicago July 29-August 6 at the Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St., Frankston. Bookings: www.plos.asn.au ■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: A View From the Bridge (by Arthur Miller) July 29 to August 13 at the Mechanics’ Institute, Cnr Yarra St. and Mitchell Ave., Warrandyte.

Director: Grant Purdy. Bookings: www.warrandytehallarts.asn.au ■ The 1812 Theatre: A Flea in Her Ear August 11 – September 3 at 1812 Theatre, The Lowe Auditorium, 3 Rose St, Upper Ferntree Gully. www.1812theatre.com.au ■ Melbourne French Theatre: Le Mariage Forcé de Moliere, August 16 – 20 at the Kensington Town Hall. Director: Donald McManus. Bookings: melbournefrench theatre.org.au ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company Youth: The Legendary Robin Hood August 19 – 27 at Heidelberg Theatre. 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. www.htc.org.au ■ Cardinia Performing Arts Company (CPAC): A Chorus Line August 20 – September 3 at the Cardinia Performing Arts Centre, Lakeside Blvd., Pakenham, www.cpacmusicaltheatre.com ■ Latrobe Theatre Company: Priscilla Queen of the Desert – the Musical August 29 September 3 at the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre Theatre, Traralgon. www.latrobetheatrecompany.org.au ■ FAMDA Hosts the South Gippsland One Act Play Festival August 27, 28 at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre. www.famda.org.au ■ Beaumaris Theatre: Cosi (by Louis Nowra) September 2 – 11 at 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Dan Bellis. Bookings: www.beaumaristheatre.com.au ■ Theatrical: Freaky Friday September 8 – 18 at Chapel off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel St., Prahran. Bookings: theatrical.com.au/tix - Cheryl Threadgold

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Observations Beloved Katie

■ Irish comedian Jimeoin will perform at the Frankston Arts Centre on Friday, July 22 at 8pm, presenting part of his Turn It Up! tour of Australia.

Jimeoin has a wide following of his work in the UK, Europe, USA and of course Australia.

Performance Date: Friday, July 22 at 8pm Venue: Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St, Frankston Bookings: https://artscentre.frankston. vic.gov.au/Whats-On/Events-directory/JimeoinLive Duration: 110 minutes - Cheryl Threadgold

Josh Staley

■ Conjurer means a person, “who as if by magic brings into existence or causes something to appear with rapid movements of the hands.”

And that is exactly what Josh Staley offered us when appearing at the Melbourne Magic Festival.

In this stage performance Josh had many members of the audience as subjects of his sleight of hand and dexterity in creating situations that seemed impossible.

It is said that magic is about crafting a moment in time, that one should never forget witnessing. Such was the case where a large balloon was burst and a bottle of wine apeared.

A $5 note was taken from an audience member who signed it before Josh cut it up. Only moments later the signed note reappeared fully intact.

With a pack of playing cards strewn across the floor and picked up at random by audience members, resulted in Josh identifying the cards without fault.

So there was a lot more to wonder about, tricks with shoes, correctly identifying people’s birthday, day and months while testing our curiosity with a numbers game that resulted in something that would seem impossible, that is identifying an audience member's pin numbers.

He is truly an international performer, a Guinness world record holder for the " longest magic show”.

Be careful if he asks you for money. Will you see it again?

- Review by Graeme McCoubrie

Comedy of Errors

● Julia Billington (Dromio of Syracuse) and Ella Prince (Dromio of Ephesus) in The Comedy of Errors.

Photo: Brett Boardman ■ Bell Shakespeare’s production of The Comedy of Errors arrives in Melbourne for a season from July 13-23 at Arts Centre Melbourne, then tours regional Victoria before continuing with a national tour.

The Comedy of Errors was due to be presented in 2020 but was disrupted due to COVID. The production will tour across Victoria, starting at Arts Centre Melbourne from July 13-23, then to Horsham Town Hall on July 26, The Lighthouse Theatre, Warrnambool on July 28 and West Gippsland Arts Centre on July 30.

Directed by Bell Shakespeare collaborator Janine Watson, the play is a comedic romp of swapped identities, misguided love, mistaken imprisonment, and chaotic mishap.

Set in the 1970s, a time in history when global tensions were sky high but was juxtaposed with social movements fighting for liberation and change, the production takes place over a 24hour period in a colourful and hedonistic seaside land that feels as if anything can and will happen.

Two sets of twins who have been separated

● Jimeoin for decades strive to be brought back together, and as the dawn arises, all the threads come untangled, and the truth is revealed.

Director Janine Watson says, "Make no mistake - this production will be a fast paced and rollicking comedy, full of verbal wit and physical high jinx. But the characters are desperate for freedom, reunion, love - and that’s what we’ll keep at the heart of our show.”

Gender fluidity has been explored amongst the characters, with the Dromio twins played by Julia Billington and Ella Prince, while the Antipholus twins will be portrayed by Felix Jozeps and Skyler Ellis.

Joining them onstage will be Joseph Althouse, Giema Contini,Alex King, Leilani Loau, Lauren Richardson and Maitland Schnaars. www.bellshakespeare.com.au/ the-comedy-of-errors - Cheryl Threadgold

The Amateurs

■ Founded in theatre’s historical roots, The Amateurs is Jordan Harrison’s epistle to the redemptive value of performance and culture.

Beset by the plague, a touring troupe attempts a performance of the medieval mystery play, Noah’s Flood, hoping to secure themselves sanctuary in the Duke’s castle. The rudimentary and makeshift nature of their performance makes this a dubious but comic exercise. Larking (Dion Mills) prays for better actors, Rona (Olga Makeeva) asks to be made a virgin again, and Brom (Darcy Kent) grapples with his homosexuality.

Meanwhile the simple Gregory (Brian Lipson) draws two of each animal for a backdrop, Hollis (Emily Goddard) grieves for her recently departed brother and a stranger (Khisraw Jones-Shukoor) seeks refuge with the group.

The counterpoint of the medieval with contemporary dialogue could well have been sufficient ‘stuff’ for drama. The stylised direction (Susie Dee) of the period and the versatile performance cart (Dann Barber) highlight the ingenuity and period craft of the day. But Harrison shatters not just the fourth wall but the anonymity of the playwright. He intercedes in the drama - acknowledging that there is an actor in his guise (Brian Lipson) - and makes a case for the role of drama as one of the foundations of our identity, life and culture. In an instant, the audience is compelled into the present day and begin to draw parallels between the pandemic ridden past and the present - even though Harrison references AIDS. We even have an art lesson adding to the layering. In the hands of lesser actors, this could well have been confusing or awkward but the Red Stitch ensemble delight in the period grandiosity while simultaneously being able to revert to direct audience engagement.

This is an astounding production in terms of what Harrison attempts by progressing the art form, in the performances given, in the ensemble interaction and direction to allow for the movement between forms, and in the use of the contained space that is the Red Stitch theatre. The ultimate point being hammered home is that theatre is one of the original pieces of ironmongery from Christ’s cross representing the sacrifice that has made a culture.

Until July 24. Red Stitch Actors Theatre, St Kilda. Bookings: www.redstitch.net - Review by David McLean

● Julie Houghton ■ If Australia gave the world its greatest soprano Nellie Melba in the 19th century, England produced the world’s best contralto when Kathleen Ferrier was born on April 22, 1912.

Her extraordinary voice was a one off, and her life was over too soon when she died of cancer in 1953, aged just 41.

Beloved Katie – a celebration of Kathleen Ferrier will have its premiere performance on Saturday July 23 as part of the 2023 Diamond Creek Concert Series.

But behind the superb voice of Kathleen Ferrier was a down to earth Lancashire lass with an impish sense of humour and genuine friendships with the musical greats of her era, from Britten to Barbirolli.

Patrons can meet the character behind the voice, and hear some of her wonderful songs in Beloved Katie, written by Jamie Moffat and performed by narrator Julie Houghton, mezzo-soprano Karen van Spall, soprano Suzanne Shakespeare and piano accompanist Isaac Mouskovias.

The performance concludes with a Devonshire Tea after the show, included in the ticket price.

It is all happening on Saturday July 23 at 2pm, Diamond Creek Uniting Church, Wensley St, Diamond Creek.Tickets are $20 or $15 concession, and can be booked by ringing Graham on 0419 361 487 or emailing gford@bigpond.net.au . Tickets are also available at the door on the day of performance.

This will be a musical exploration of an iconic voice who left the world too soon but lives on through her wonderful recordings.

- Helen Armstrong

Auditions

■ Malvern Theatre Company: Ladies’ Day (by Amanda Whittington) July 17 and July 18 at 7.30pm at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Pip Le Blond. Audition enquiries: pipleblond@gmail.com M:0400 350 792 ■ Torquay Theatre Troupe: Harp on the Willow (by John Misto) July 21 at 7.30pm, July 24 at 4.00pm at Shoestring Playhouse @ The Mac, 77 Beach Rd., Torquay, Director: Gay Bell. Bookings and enquiries: 0408 140961 or gbell33@gmail.com / Zina Carman 0408 001667 ■ The Mount Players: When the Rain Stops Falling (by Andrew Bovell) July 23, 24 at 10.00am at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Mt Macedon. Director: Vicki Smith. Audition enquiries; stagestruck58@me.com ■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Lady in the Van (by Alan Bennett) August 14, 15 at 7.30pm at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Nicholas Opolski.

Further information: nopolski@hotmail.com or 0400 507 788 ■ Brighton Theatre Company: Round and Round the Garden (by Alan Ayckbourn) September 4 at 5.00pm, September 5 at 7.30pm at Cnr Carpenter and Wilson Sts., Brighton.

Director: Tim Scott. Audition enquiries and bookings: timascott56@gmail.com - Cheryl Threadgold

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Van Straten award to Angela ■ Angela Bailey has been announced as recipient of the Frank Van Straten Fellowship for 2022 by the Australian Performing Arts Collection.

Bailey is a curator and photographic artist who explores cultural discourse through imagery and visual exhibitions.

She has had work featured at the International AIDS 2014 Cultural Program, We Are Here at the State Library of Victoria in 2018 and Dapper at Melbourne’s Midsumma Festival in 2019.

Her research for the Frank Van Straten Fellowship will result in The GLAD Project, an exploration into the often secreted queer lives of performance artists.

"One of the initial inspirations was a reference to the pink and mauve flower posies that used to be thrown down to the stage at Gladys Moncrieff’s performance by her fans – the ‘gallery girls’," says Bailey.

"There are queer stories and queer icons across the full breadth of the Australian Performing Arts Collection and through the starting point of Gladys Moncrieff, Elsie and her Gallery Girls, this project is an opportunity to further bring out and highlight these queer lives and connections, and to open up the Collection for broader discovery."

The project will result in a multifaceted creative work with an online exhibition, physical installation as well as a performative element. The work is expected to be presented around June 2023 in line with Pride Month and the Stonewall Anniversary.

"A broader outcome of The GLAD Project is a better recognition of the lived experiences of queer lives and queer stories in collections, and to better reference these lives in an historic context," says Bailey.

The fellowship is made possible through the generous contribution of the Frank Van Straten and Adrian Turley Foundation. Frank played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Australian Performing Arts Collection in the late 1970s and was the founding director and first archivist of what was then the Performing Arts Museum. Arts Centre Melbourne has been the proud custodian of the Collection since its creation in the early 1980s.

Today the Australian Performing Arts Collection is the nation’s leading collection of performing arts materials, documenting Australia’s circus, dance, music, opera and theatre heritage. It consists of over 750,000 objects including costumes, designs, programs, photographs, posters, props, personal memorabilia and archival material.

For more information about the Frank Van Straten Fellowship visit artscentremelbourne.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

● Angela Bailey: winner of Van Straten Fellowship.

Gertrude St Projection Festival ■ The much-loved Gertrude Street Projection Festival is back for its 14th year presenting thoughtful and considered artworks from selected artists.

Proudly presented by The Centre for Projection Art,the Festival will again illuminate street facing windows and walls of public and private spaces of the inner-north, over four wintery nights from July 28 – 31.

This year’s festival will extend beyond Gertrude Street, into the community that call Fitzroy and Collingwood home.

GSPF 2022 grounds itself in conversations and storytelling from the local community, in unapologetic, intimate and sensitive displays of care, inviting audiences to celebrate and explore relationships with themselves and others.

The theme for 2022 is ‘A Soft Pulse’, which started from and continues to centralise curator Eleanor Scicchitano’s curatorial interest in notions of care.

Eleanor says: “A Soft Pulse will light Gertrude Street with stories of care, vulnerability and tenderness.

I’m excited to be working with the artists to explore care as a form of healing and resistance, creating spaces along the street to reflect on how we support and hold each other.

The community and history of Gertrude Street are so important and it’s wonderful to be working on the festival alongside them.”

Cultivating different points of connection, A Soft Pulse invites the audience into the private artistic worlds of the artists including: Edwina Green, Henry Wolff, Samuel James, Josef Gatti, Anna Schwann, Corrie Wright, Billy Raffin, Anne Wagner and many more.

In 2022 the Festival is inviting attendees into their new home at the Collingwood Yards. Audience members can look forward to contemporary projection artworks along Gertrude Street after sunset and a public program that responds to the Festival theme.

GSPF’s opening night will be held on Thursday July 28 at the Atherton Gardens in partnership with Yalinguth.

- Lauren Tuinder

Rourke’s Reviews Petite Maman

■ (PG). 74 minutes. Now available on DVD. Using every second of its compact running time to beautiful effect, this gentle but moving drama delicately details the loss of a family member, but seen through the eyes of a young child, who deals with that loss in a particularly unique way.

The movie opens with Nelly (Josephine Sanz) saying goodbye to a number of elderly residents at an aged care centre, whose rooms were located near her late grandmother’s.

Travelling with her mother, Marion (Nina Meurisse), while her father (Stephane Varupenne) drives in a separate vehicle towing a storage trailer, the family make their way to Marion’s childhood home in the country, where she can go through everything and decide what to keep.

As the two adults go through this process, Nelly explores the woods Marion did as a child, and discovers a fort her mother made, but also meets another young girl who must live in the area (Gabrielle Sanz).

The girl introduces herself as Marion, and invites Nelly back to her home, but when that home is the same one she had left earlier, the term ‘time travel’ comes to mind.

Writer/director Celine Sciamma follows up her critically acclaimed Portrait Of A Lady On Fire with a wholly engaging effort, which quietly works its way to a satisfying, heartwarming conclusion, never once wallowing in cheap sentiment or nostalgia.

Sciamma brilliantly looks at how a major family tragedy can open the mind of a child, becoming aware of not only what the loss means, but also the detailed stitching that connects past, present and future.

The time travel scenario is a clever set-up to examine what makes a family history, and how mindsets, ambitions, and personal behaviour is influenced from one generation to the next.

The two girls are exceptional, while the adult performers offer fine support.

Petite Maman is a magnificently sweet film, filled with moments of insight and genuine tenderness, and is definitely must-see viewing.

RATING - ****½

Escape From Mogadishu

■ (MA). 121 minutes. Now available on DVD. Though artistic licence has been taken with some of the story’s finer details, and the film-makers not

being allowed to film in the title city prevents the film from utilising Somali locations and actors, Escape From Mogadishu still makes for involving and exciting viewing.

After some explanatory crawl detailing why they are there, the film opens in 1990, where South Korean ambassador Han Shinsung (Kim Yoon-seok) and his diplomatic colleagues, including Jeong Man-sik (Gong Soo-cheol), are trying to persuade African members to vote in favour of South Korea joining the UN. Newly arriving on the scene is agent-turned-councillor Kang Daejin (Zo In-sung), unimpressed of being demoted to such a position.

Also in Mogadishu is the North Korean delegation, lead by Rim Yong-soo (Heo Jun-ho), who will stop at nothing to try and prevent their southern enemies from successfully joining the UN. Matters suddenly take a turn for the worse when civil war breaks out, as rebels try to oust the country’s corrupt dictator, President Barre.

With the situation becoming more and more dangerous and violent, the South and North Koreans will have to team up if they want to have any chance of escaping the growing conflict.

Despite the story changes (the way the two sides end up sheltering together has been considerably altered, to name one example), and the inability to shoot in the country of origin (the production was completed in Morocco, just in time before worldwide restrictions were put in place due to the pandemic), writer/director Ryoo Seung-wan (City Of Violence, The Berlin File, Veteran) manages to tell a riveting tale, combining drama, thrills, action, even humour, to masterful effect.

Ryoo cleverly uses the civil unrest in Mogadishu to criticise the long-running hostilities between North and South Korea, and some of the best moments come from when people who have been taught to hate each other all their lives, suddenly feeling awkward when confronted by the real human faces behind the propaganda.

Ryoo again is blessed with a great cast, and everyone delivers very strong work.

The director is renowned for his well-staged action sequences, and this is no exception, with a number of brutal street scenes involving government forces and the enraged rebels.

The highlight however is an incredible car chase late in proceedings, which is brilliantly executed and absolutely heart pounding.

RATING - **** - Aaron Rourke

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■ Jack Benny was one of the world's most loved comedians during the 20th Century. Jack developed a wonderful character on radio, television and also in films.

He used running gags throughout his showbusiness career with superb comic timing - the "penny pinching" miser, the vain playboy and the "would be" violinist.

Benjamin Kubelsky was born in 1894 in Chicago, Illinois, to Jewish parents who had emigrated from Europe.

By the time he was 17 he was playing his violin in local vaudeville shows.

He joined the Navy during World War I and returned to showbusiness after the war ended.

In 1921 he was working as a comedian and began to use the stage name of ‘Jack Benny’.

Around this time, he met Sadie Marks who became a part of his stage act and they married in 1927.

The couple adopted a daughter. Sadie Marks later used the stage name of ‘Mary Livingston’.

Jack was cast in one of the early talking films, The Hollywood Revue of 1929, which featured many of the popular film stars including Laurel and Hardy.

His next film was a flop and Jack was released from his film contract.

In 1932 Jack Benny began his radio show which was to become one of the most popular programs in America.

There were a group of regular performers

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including his wife Mary Livingston, Eddie Rochester Anderson, Phil Harris and Dennis Day. Jack used the popular song Love in Bloom as his theme music for the radio show.

Another running gag was his age - he celebrated his 39th birthday 41 times.

His television series began in 1950 and ran for 15 years. He got one of the longest laughs in history in the sketch where he is confronted by a robber with a pistol who says, "Your Money or your life?" - the laughs went on and on until the robber asked, "Well?"- another period of laughter till Jack replied, "I'm thinking it over!"

His films included Buck Benny RidesAgain, Charlie's Aunt, Love Thy Neighbour, George

● Jack Benny Washington Slept Here and the film that he always "sent up" in comedy sketches - The Horn Blows at Midnight.

When he began to do his Las Vegas stage shows my cousin Diana Trask worked with him.

Diana recalls in her autobiography that Jack loved the comedian George Burns and he would fall down on the ground laughing at his jokes.

George suggested to Jack that they go to Jeanette Mc Donald's opening night and said, "Wouldn't it be funny if, when Miss McDonald began to sing we both burst out laughing." Jack agreed to go along with the joke.

They were seated in the front row on opening

night and when Jeanette McDonald began to sing Jack broke into hysterical laughter whilst the deadpanned George Burns sat there smoking his cigar, shrugging his shoulders and telling nearby audience members, "I don't know what's wrong with him."

Jack Benny toured Australia in 1964 with Johnny O'Keefe and appeared at the Comedy Theatre.

Diana Trask was there when Jack blew out the candles on his 70th birthday cake.

At the time of his death in 1974 he was going to make the film The Sunshine Boys and the role was taken over by his longtime friend George Burns.

At his funeral service George Burns was too upset to make it through the eulogy. Bob Hope took over and said, "For a man who was the undisputed master of comedy timing, you would have to say this is the only time when Jack Benny's timing was all wrong. He left us much too soon."

The mean character was not true, this wonderful comedian was very generous and he is sadly missed.

Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - Remember When Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens.

And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au

Exhibition at the Arts House Bruce Munro at Heide

■ Heide Museum of Modern Art presents Bruce Munro: From Sunrise Road, the first museum exhibition in Australia of the work of internationally celebrated English/Australian artist Bruce Munro, best known for his interactive, large-scale light installations inspired largely by his interest in shared human experience.

Presented unmtil October 16, the exhibition combines spectacular indoor and outdoor experiential artworks with intimate storypieces, revealing the depth of the artist’s practice and the breadth of his sources, from the personal and philosophical to the literary and spiritual.

Situated across Heide’s main galleries and sculpture park, the exhibition will present more than 20 key indoor works and an immersive outdoor light installation designed specifically for the site that will activate Heide’s iconic parklands at night.

For the first time the museum will extend its opening hours until 8pm from Thursday to Saturday throughout the exhibition for visitors to experience Munro’s outdoor artwork after dark.

Munro’s outdoor installation in the Heide gardens, titled Candent Spring, stems from his celebrated Field of Light at Uluru in Central Australia.

At its heart is the stunning work Time and Again, a convex arrangement of abstracted clock faces, or stainless-steel waterlilies scored with codes and patterns symbolising past, present, future, infinity, and the speed of light: in essence a translation of time into a visual diagram.

Evoking a time machine, the gleaming dome marks time during the day through the passing of clouds and sky, while at night the lilies shimmer like radial starbursts. The work is surrounded by large clusters of ‘fireflies’, cascading optical fibre forms that visitors can walk through.

■ And she was wearing trousers: a call to our heroines is s a new exhibition exploring the hope, loss, love and determination of African heroines through a series of new commissions by artists from the African continent and African diaspora in Australia.

The exhibition features works of collage, installations, video, art, music and typography. It is based on archives sourced from independent publishers, oral histories, government held archives and the internet.

The new works reflect on the often-forgotten heroines of Southern Africa, including Brenda Fasse, Dorothy Masuka, Krotoa, Thenjiwe Lesabe and Queen Lozikeyi.

Exhibition closes August 6.

Arts House North Melbourne Town Hall 521 Queensbury St. North Melbourne

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Sasse Gallery

sic, and to hear lesser-known works by members of the prodigious Bach family.

Season: Thursday July 28 at 7pm.

Saturday July 30 at 7pm. Sunday July 21, at 5pm.

Venue: Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St. , Southbank.

Draw 2022 To be opened by Godwin Bradbeer. Music Jazz Guitarist Pierre Jaoquinot.

The enduring discipline of drawing resonates through the work of these 12 artists, selected for their deep and longstanding engagement with the medium.

The simplicity of materials counterbalances the complexity of the act of drawing: a collusion pf body, mind and emotion which evades meaning.

Exhibition opens July 21 at 6 pm8pm and closes August 20.

Alexander Sasse Gallery 4 Selbourne Rd., Kew

Brandenburg

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra The Bachs The Bachs are the first family of Baroque. Over nearly 300 years, the estimated output of this musical family spans tens of thousands of works, many considered the pinnacle of their forms.

The enduring musical legacy continues to reach through the ages inspiring countless composers, performers and listeners alike.

The Bachs is a chance to experience two of the world’s most esteemed interpreters of Baroque mu-

OK. With John O’Keefe Cheers to Jimmy Barnes

with Peter Kemp

Kingston Arts Death and all its Cambodian Friends explores death, its historical meaning, cultural experience and current relevance through a Cambodian-Australian lens.

Including painted portraits of the artists family, visual artist Andrew Duong references the black and white portraits of Khemer (Cambodian) people before they were killed in the genocide.

These paintings pay homage to the artists family, both alive and deceased, and shed light on stories of multiple generations exploring themes of survival and gratitude and the contrasting traditions around death.

Exhibition closes Saturday July 30.

Kingston Arts, G3 Artspace Shirley /Burke Theatre , Parkdale - Peter Kemp

● Jimmy Barnes ■ Jimmy Barnes is always on the go and reached another milestone.

Jimmy is the clubhouse leader notching up a total of 19 chart topping albums according to ACM - 14 as a solo artist, and 5 with Cold Chisel. ACM started compiling charts in 1983.

Taylor, the giant killer

■ Taylor Capannolo works as Producer on Denis Walter's program, 'Nights' on 3AW. Prior to her broadcasting debut Taylor was a promising tennis player, and with the aid of a scolorship played on the American College circuit. As a teenager, Taylor once beat Ash Barty in a play-off.

Nine’s bonus

■ Each and every staff member of Nine Entertainment was awarded a bonus payment of $1750 as recognition of a job well done in contributing to “brilliantly successful times”.

Sunrise reporter quits

■ For 19½ years, New York showbiz reporter Nelson Aspen has provided Sunrise viewers with the latest scoops in Tinsel Town, and from the film/ stage studios worldwide.

Now it's time to quit to concentrate on finishing a new book, plus organising an Australian tour for a Q&Acertain to 'tell all' about lives of the movers and shakers in the movies.

Musk meets the Pope

■ When you are one of the world’s wealthiest men you get accustomed to pressing the flesh with the worlds most powerful. Well, it happend when Elon Musk knocked on Pope Francis’s door at the Vatican . Elon was accompanied with his four boys who chatted for awhile and posed for selfies.

- John O’Keefe

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Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Tatse of Tamworth

■ It’s back for another year. The successful Taste of Tamworth shows bring together three Golden Guitar winning acts for a sample of Australia's biggest festival, the Tamworth Country Music Festival. The first offerings are multi-award winners Carter & Carter, Jetty Road and Andrew Swift. Wed., July 27 - Cardinia Cultural Centre, Pakenham - 1300 887 624. Fri., July 29 The Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale - 5152 1482.

Sat., July 30 - Moe RSL - 5127 1007 and Sun., July 31 - Frankston RSL - 8792 4400.

Drum Theatre

■ The Drum Theatre Dandenong will host Simeon and the Solid Snakes who’ll be paying tribute to beloved artists such as Yes, Toto, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Robben Ford, Robert Palmer, Steely Dan and more. The show will also include some of their original songs. Friday, September 2, 6pm-7.30pm Tickets and info: 8571 1666.

Andy Penkow

■ Love, Lies and Dirty Dishes is the new album release for Aussie country music artist Andy Penkow. He has proven once again why he is the Aussie country music artist to watch. Filled with 14 new tracks, comprising modern, alternate and contemporary country hits, his vocal talent is undeniable and it’s all too satisfying to watch how naturally his lyrics and music composition come together. He’s enjoyed commercial success to date with nine Top 20 singles on Australian country radio.

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Tra Mi Dinh wins Keir Award

■ The Keir Foundation, Australia Council for the Arts and Dancehouse, together with presenting partner Carriageworks, has announced Tra Mi Dinh as the recipient of the $50,000 Keir Choreographic Award for 2022 – Australia’s most prestigious choreographic award.

Jenni Large was selected as the recipient of the $10,000 Peoples Choice Award.

The artist’s work The ___ explores the duality and complexity of endings in a duet caught between harsh and slippery edges.

Two dancers oscillate through shifting scenes that challenge the finality of “endings” and what it means for something to come to a close.

In their attempts to navigate the interchanging framework that shapes each experience against the next, multiple timelines converge to show that while some endings are final, others linger.

Tra Mi Dinh is a dance artist and emerging choreographer interested in movement that is surprising, absurd, rhythmic and presentational.

As a dancer she’s worked with artists and companies including Lucy Guerin Inc., Chunky Move, Victoria Chiu and Michelle Heaven.

Her choreography has been supported through residencies at Tasdance’s On the Island Program, SydneyFringe’sArtinIsolation, Critical Path and March Dance.

Her current choreographic curiosities lie at the “edge” of things – blurring the lines between random and deliberate, significance and insignificance.

Dinh graduated from the Victorian College of theArts in 2014 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance).

The recipient of the Peoples Choice Award is Jenni Large, for her work Wet Hard. In Wet Hard two women smear across an otherworldly landscape in nuanced union, balancing atop eight-inch heels.

They slyly navigate the instability and innuendo of the pedestals underfoot, subverting expectation and toying with the viewer in a display of strength and focus.

Their bodies melt and solidify, unaffected by interruptions from sound and light. Wet Hard references the sculptural virtuosity of erotic dance forms and aerobics in an exposed and empowered use of movement, costume, sound and light. An exploration of the effort required to disrupt the limits and expectations placed upon female bodies.

Jenni Large is a contemporary dance artist, performer, choreographer, teacher and rehearsal director working across Australia, based on the lands of the palawa people in lutruwita/Tasmania. Large has performed extensively both nationally and internationally across independent and company environments, including as a formative

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member of Dancenorth with Kyle Page and Amber Haines, Leigh Warren and Dancers, Legs on the Wall and GUTS Dance.

Currently a creative associate at Tasdance, Large’s practice is grounded in her passion for working in regional settings. She is driven by the personal and political potency of embodiment, locating the body as a site for play and transformation.

Eight artists and collectives were selected to take part in the biennial award, dedicated to the commissioning, presentation, promotion and dissemination of new Australian choreography. The selected artists were: Alan Schacher and WeiZen Ho, Alice Will Caroline, Jenni Large, Joshua Pether, Lucky Lartey, Raghav Handa, Rebecca Jensen and Tra Mi Dinh.

An esteemed jury of international dance leaders were tasked with the responsibility of selecting the recipient of the 2022 Keir ChoreographicAward, which included Daniel Riley (Australia), Eko Supriyanto (Indonesia), Laurie Uprichard (Ireland), Lemi Ponifasio (New Zealand), and Nanako Nakajima (Japan). For the first time, Carriageworks and Dancehouse presented all eight works over a two-week season, featuring two presentations of four works each in a rotating program.

Keir Choreographic Award Founder Phillip Keir said: “Congratulations to Tra Mi Dinh for her

work The ___ as the winner of the 2022 Keir Choreographic Award.

In a strong field of other works, this exciting duet explored the idea of endings and aptly displayed Tra Mi's talents as choreographer, performer and director. I'm excited that this years' prize has been awarded to a gifted young artist and we hope the KCA will be transformative for her. We're excited to see more from Tra Mi.” Australia Council CEO Adrian Collette said: “Congratulations to Tra Mi Dinh and all the talented participating artists who showcased their work as part of the fifth edition of the Keir Choreographic Award. The Australia Council is delighted to once again be a part of this important partnership and in supporting the development of diverse choreographic work in Australia.”

Dancehouse CEO and Artistic Director Josh Wright said: "My congratulations to all the artists in this years' Keir Choreographic Award. It's been a delight to see a range of choreographic ideas and investigations from eight unique and talented choreographic voices.

We have seen the largest audience for the KCA in 2022 evidencing interest and passion for Australian independent dance artists. My congratulations to Peoples Choice Award winner Jenni Large for her provocative piece Wet Hard who delighted spectators with a slippery and innervating duet performed on 8-inch platform heels.”

Observations

with Matt Bissett-Johnson

Mike McColl Jones

Top 5

THE TOP 5 SUBJECTS COVERED BY SOCIAL MEDIA ‘JOURNALISTS’.

5.Why Her Majesty won’t play polo any more.

4. The mating habits of the MongolianYak. 3. How I shaved my armpit and found aVolkswagen.

2. How to knit a holiday home.

1. Dating conjoined twins – the good and the bad!

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Local History

Yea hears ‘News from our Boys’ ■ Throughout the years of World War I, the Yea community was keen to hear word from local lads serving “over there”.

On January 6, 1916, The Yea Chronicle published a letter sent two months earlier.

“Sergeant H. R. Bridges, writing from Anzac, says :-"Our brigade has been here eight weeks now, and has met with about the same fortune as other brigades have had.

“I feel sure that, should I ever get back to good old Yea, after putting in time here, political fights will have no attraction for me, unless the use of high explosives, bombs, bullets, bayonets, etc., is legalised to settle such differences with.

“Most of the things mentioned have very convincing ways about them. But, joking aside, hell, so far as I can gather, is not in the running with this place, and no literary effort can ever, even nearly, show forth the praise worthiness and honor which are due to our first boys when, on that Sunday morning in April, Australia came ashore here in Turkey.

“It will always be my regret that I was not with the heroes at the landing. We are, of course, doing our bit, but it can never come up to what the first boys did.

“Just imagine a spot similar to the devil's elbow, on the Highlands road, but devoid of trees, with stunted scrub running right down into the sea.

“Picture one army under cover and the other in open boats rowing in to, what must have appeared to them, certain death, and, then, remember that the Australians not only landed, but also climbed the hills and, at the point of the bayonet, sent Johnny Turk flying for his life off them.

“I can't send much news from here, as all our letters are censored, but most of the Yea boys, are away either sick, wounded, or clean knocked out. Tell the Rev Scott, Stan.

Oliver, Wal. Taite and the others to keep the flag flying at the swimming baths this summer.

“I hope they won't let the swimming club die out for want of a bit of battling. Don. Drysdale, Bob Steuart.

Allan King and the two James' are the only ones I know here now."

On January 13, the Yea paper said: “The Rev. G. Martin has received a cablegram from his son.

Private Leslie Martin, who is at

Shire who have volunteered and left for the front, took place under most favourable conditions on Saturday last in the presence of a large assemblage of people from all parts of the Shire, all of whom met to do honour to the occasion, “The body of the hall and gallery were filled, and a very large number stood in the vestibule during the ceremony, which was performed by Cr J. Quinlan, the oldest councillor in the Shire, who has sat at the Council table for about 40 years.

“The President of the Shire (Lieut. R. S. McAlpin), who was wounded at Gallipoli, occupied the chair. Included in the gathering were representative clergymen of all denominations and the Salvation Army and head master of the local State School.

“The Yea Brass Band played several patriotic selections in front of the hall, and during the ceremony the band played The Marsaillaise and the Russian anthem, the proceedings being opened with the National Anthem, and closed with Auld Lang Syne.

“The school children, under the charge of the headmaster (Mr Almond), were largely in evidence, as were also the Boy Scouts.

“The principal business places in the town were closed and flags were flying. “ Cr J. Quinlan performed the unveiling in a few appropriate words, after which the band played Australia Will Be There.

“Several patriotic speeches were then made, and Lieut. R. S. McAlpin, who had charge of the first contingent of Yea boys to leave these shores, thanked the ladies, on behalf of those at the front, for the many presents which they (the ladies) had forwarded to them.

“Mr E. S. Purcell, senior, said it was with mixed feelings of regret and pleasure that he was presentregret when he thought of the young fellows whom he had known from infancy whose names were on the Honour Rolls, who had given their lives in this dreadful and bloody war for the safety of our hearths and homes. He felt sure none could help but feeling sad when they thought of the fatal landing at Gallipoli on the 25th April last. Still there was pleasure in knowing that the heroic deeds done by our Australian soldiers had placed our nation amongst the foremost in the world.”

● Ken Moore, of the Yea RSL sub-branch, leads an ANZAC Day parade, late 1980s, in Giffard Street, with the Providence hills in the background.

“God help the Turks where they “All my mates over here were present in Cairo, Egypt, conveying New Year greetings to his relatives land; At certain points when we are not long in Egypt and did not know shelling we can see the Turks flying any Arabic, and whenever they and notifying that "all is well."

“Private Martin is a stretcher up in the air when our shells explode. wanted to ask the old Turk anything “That is the time when we are I always acted as interpreter. bearer, and was amongst those who pleased - having our own back for I have also met one of our Indian are at Anzac.” some of our poor men who have gone soldiers who can speak French. ★ “That is the only way I could The following letter, published on under; I have been here for a month February 24, 1916, was written on up till now, and I am quite used to make myself understood, as he could not speak any English.

December 11, 1915. It was received things.

“I am as happy as can be, and

by Mrs Williamson, of Cheviot from “Well, mother, it seems a long her son, a Trooper Jas. Williamson feel quite at home. No mistake. I will time since I was home. I guess there ANZAC have lots to tell when I get home. will be a great change when I get Gallipoli, One of my old schoolmates is in the back.

11/12/15 Headquarters Staff (Mick “None of you have the slightest “Dear Mother,-I am still alive and McCrystal), need to worry about me. as I am in well. So far I have not received a “He is looking well, and appears good health and good spirits.

“Although the distance is great letter from home, but I expect to get to be doing alright. As far as I can one or two one of these fine days. learn, Albert is not yet on the penin- between me and my home folk, and “I am still keeping my promise sula. I think this will a great place for the shots and shells fly all around, I by writing home once a week, and "big bug" tourists after the war is over. think of you all day by day, I hope that you get all my letters “With kindest regards to all. - I “The sights are simply marvelsafely. lous. You would smile if you saw our remain, your affectionate son. Jim” “Of course a person can never little homes, which are commonly ★ depend on his mail coming safely, known as dug outs. There is no doubt On March 9, 1916, a report was as sometimes a bomb sends the mail about a person seeing some great published on the unveiling of the bags flying.

Honour Boards in the Yea Shire Hall. sights.

“Just at the present time our guns “The ceremony of unveiling the “I feel quite pleased with myself are shelling like blazes, and the that I enlisted, because when I get Honor Boards, on which are enrolled sound is terrific. back I will have seen enough to do the names of the residents of the Yea me for the rest of my days. I often wish that you people could only see some of the things I have in front of me. Don't I often wish that I had Arthur with me.

“We get very well treated here with gift and canteen stores.

“Nothing to growl about. I believe that the Australians who have been wounded and gone to England have been treated very well.

“The old M.P., of B.H.Q.. who offered to stick to me through thick and hin is now in England. He writes saying that the people look on the Australian soldiers as being something out of the common.

“I have seen different Turkish prisoners here and have been talking to them in Arabic. I believe that about 90 per cent of the Turks can speak the Arabic language.

“That is where another language comes in handy, as they could not speak a word of English.

“I had a game of cards with one fellow. He seemed very interested. I ● Col Egan, then-Yea RSL President, lays a wreath at the started showing him some card Yea & District Memorial Hospital. ● Butsy McIntosh and Don McLeish lead an ANZAC march tricks, but he was too sharp for me.

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Sport

Winter racing starts at Charlton

■ Winter racing commenced the week at Charlton on Monday July 4 in bright sunshine which continued throughout the afternoon.

It was the annual American Independence Day fixture held in association with The Meadowlands in New Jersey and a most competitive meeting it was.

■ Local Charlton owner/breeder/trainer John Tormey was victorious in taking the ‘Stars and Strips’ 3Y0 & Older Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2100 metres with Brother Joseph, a Father Patrick-Wicked Schemes gelding.

Driven by daughter Ellen, Brother Joseph from the pole was beaten for speed by Lady Be Lucky (gate three) which led.

Enjoying a cosy trip, Brother Joseph was angled into the clear on the final bend and ran home stylishly to register a 7.3 metre margin in advance of Stellar Strut (four back the markers) which flashed late, Daisy Bouchea (three back the markers) was third 1.4 metres away.

The mile rate 2-03.9.

■ The Charlton Training Centre provided the quinella in the Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment Pace over 2100 metres when the Greg Norman trained 4Y0 Bettors Delight-Our Strawberry Miss gelding Strawberry Delight defeated Shane Sanderson’s heavily supported Cutty Sark by 1.9 metres in a 2-00.7 mile rate.

Driven by Kerryn Manning, Strawberry Delight raced exposed from gate three keeping the gate five leader Cutty Sark (Ryan Sanderson) honest for most of the race.

In a two horse war prior to the final bend, Strawberry Delight was relentless going to the wire, proving to be the better stayer. Atego Shades was third 5.5 metres away off a midfield passage.

■ Ellen Tormey snared a double on the day after a classical front of the field drive from the pole aboard Sebastian trainer Kylie Linsell’s 4Y0 Heston Blue Chip-Sunrose Mary gelding Heston Cash in the 2100 metre Tab Long May We Play Pace.

Rated to perfection. Heston Cash scored by 1.4 metres from Carload along the sprint lane from three back the markers. Timely Sovereign (one/one – three wide home turn) was third 1.6 metres away. The rate 1-57.7.

■ Astute Kyabram trainer Mick Blackmore and stable reinsman James Herbertson combined to land the USA and Charlton Partnership Trotters Handicap over 2100 metres with 4Y0 Love You-Yankee Princess gelding Yankee Lover. Stepping safely from 10 metres to settle three pegs as polemarker Christmas Babe defied a challenge from 20 metre backmarker Madeakillin which began at 100 miles an hour, Yankee Lover was eased away from the markers to lead up the outside division in the final circuit and dashed clear on the final bend with the race in his keeping to greet the judge by 3.1 metres over Madeakillin which had every opportunity to run him down. Night Whisperer (five back the markers) ran home late for third albeit 22.4 metres away. The mile rate 2-03.6.

■ Ararat’s Michael Bellman is in full swing after resuming driving and highly promising Love You-Sundons Pride 4Y0 mare Tictok bred and raced by Gary Hull was an impressive victor of the 2100 metre Vale Terry ‘Ripper’ Calnin Trotters Mobile.

Despite racing in the open from gate five, Bellman knew Tictok’s capabilities and applied pressure to the leader Waikare Maxwell a long way from home. Given full rein on turning, Tictok responded in style to register a 3.2 metre margin in 2-01.4 over Waikare Maxwell who wouldn’t give in without a fight. The Girls Gotflair (one/one) was third 9 metres back.

■ Heathcote trainer/driver Glenn Bull’s team have been in devasting form of late and 4Y0 Captain Treacherous-Vansumic gelding Treacheroustimes was outstanding in winning the Thank You Tim Tetrick Pace over 1609 metres.

Settling mid-field in the moving line from the extreme draw as Mark Boyle’s Gotonebettor led from the pole, Treacheroustimes after angling three wide in the last lap produced a dynamic burst of speed to race clear on turning and score by 5.4 metres from White Star Village along the sprint lane from three markers, with Gotonebettor holding down third a nose away. The rate 1-57.8.

Harness Racing

flashing home late from a mile back for third 2.6 metres back. The mile rate 1-59.6.

■ Melton training duo Josh Dickie and Sammy Kilgour’s smart Art Major-Christian Dreamer gelding Power Up led throughout from gate six in the 2190 metre Laurie Comican 3Y0 Pace.

Driven by Josh, Power Up travelled beautifully throughout to score and although getting tired over the closing stages, had a half neck to spare fromAliza Hill which trailed and Le Sparticus (one/one) who was 11 metres back third. The mile rate 2-01.9.

Ararat advantage

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with Len Baker Former ace reinsman Daryl Douglas was victorious aboard Bolinda trainer Vince Vallelonga’s Four Starzzz Shark-Torridon 4Y0 gelding Four Star Saint in the Tim Tetrick Charlton USA Ambassador Pace over 2100 metres.

Bred and raced by Swan Hill’s Noel Watson, Four Star Saint led from the pole with Douglas content to hold the horse back to the field for most of the journey.

When Caesarion after trailing eased off his back on the home turn to challenge, Four Star Saint under vigorous driving rallied to prevail by a head in 1-59.5. Outsider Yoursnmine (three markers) used the sprint lane for third 9.9 metres away.

Driven by son

■ Shepparton raced on Tuesday and Wahring trainer Rosemarie Weidenbach’s team usually race well at their home track and 5Y0 Village Jolt-Romantic Impulse mare Stylish In Black was successful in the Lindsay Hutchins Maiden Pace over 1690 metres.

Driven by son Kevin, Stylish In Black from the pole was given the run of the race trailing the leader Nananellie which went forward from gate four to lead.

Easing off the inside to follow Waitingnoruns outside the leader on the final bend which dashed away shortly after, Stylish In Black was able to blouse him by a nose in a tricky finish. Olly Odd Potts used the sprint lane from three back the markers for third 5.4 metres back. The mile rate 1-57.4.

■ Tatura trainer Russ Thomson snared the 1690 metre Ann O’Donoghgue Trotters Mobile with Prettylilangus, a 6Y0 Angus HallPrettylilangeleyes mare who was dropping in grade considerably.

Driven by Josh Aiken, Prettylilangus despite a couple of checks kept on trotting to enjoy a one/one trip as polemarker Cmon Carl Lee led before galloping on the home turn allowing Aristotle to dash clear after racing in the open.

Giving chase on turning, Prettylilangus nabbed Aristotle in the last couple of strides to gain the day by a neck in a rate of 2-02.9. Yoee after trailing the winner and using the sprint lane was third 3.6 metres back.

■ Longlea part-owner/trainer Glenn Sharp’s evergreen 9Y0 Tennotrump-Delta Spark mare Mystic Chip chalked up her 14th victory in 165 outings when saluting the judge in the Eric Wilson Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres.

With regular driver Monique Burnett in the sulky, Mystic Chip (gate five) three back the markers – one/one last lap – three wide home turn ran home like a youngster to register a runaway 20.6 metre margin over the leader Could Dowitharain returning a rate of 2-04.2. Dances after racing uncovered was third 3.4 metres away.

■ What a money making machine Elmore owner/trainer Matthew Higgins’ 7Y0 Mister BigNova Arama mare Lil Nova has been, winning her 9th race (17 placings) in 88 starts by taking the Pam Wilson Pace over 2190 metres at Supertab odds of $26, but fixed odds of $41.

With ChrisAlford handling the reins, Lilnova enjoyed a charmed trip from gate two trailing Dallas Nikolay inside her which led. Using the sprint lane, Lilnova nailed Dallas Nikolay by a half head in a tricky finish, with Ashford Secret

■ Another Ararat day meeting was held on Wednesday as the lighting has yet to be installed and Western District runners were prominent during the afternoon.

It was a great day for Colac’s Courtney Slater with a double – Crimes Of A Lady in the Mountain View Stud 2Y0 Pace and Victree Hill the Visit Ararat Trotters Handicap. Crimes Of A Lady, a home bred daughter of Always B Miki and Our Crime Of Passion once again recorded a most impressive victory.

Again driven by Glen Craven, Crimes OfA Lady was taken back to the tail of the field from inside the second line as the well backed Miss Bay King Cole led from gate three.

Moving to be three back in the last lap, Crimes Of A Lady made ground rapidly approaching the home turn and although wide on the final bend, motored to the wire to record an easy 8.4 metre margin over Miss Bay King Cole in a mile rate of 2-00.7. Chynchilla which trailed the pacemaker was third 7.3 metres away.

■ Five year old Trixton-Sweet Pretense gelding Victree Hill was a big winner of his race for the Slater/Craven combination.

Starting from 20 metres, Victree Hill spent most of the race five back in the moving line as Di Li led from barrier two.

Still a long way off the leader on turning, Victree Hill when extricated wide on straightening produced a dynamic finishing burst down the outside of the track to blouse Di Li by a runaway 3.6 metres. Our Safari Sun one/two was third a nose away. The mile rate 2-03.5.

■ Popular Meltonian Ken Tippet trained and reined 5Y0 Sunshine Beach-Ronzel Gem gelding Ronzel Sonny to lead throughout in the Rich River Golf Club Pace over 2195 metres much to the delight of Robinvale owner Noel Walsh.

Given an easy time from gate two, Ronzel Sonny greeted the judge 5.9 metres clear of a death-seating Teddy Runkle and local hope Kempseys Delight who was third a head away after following the winner. The mile rate 2-03.2.

■ Kerryn Manning’s Sportswriter-Missy Elliot 6Y0 gelding Razs Veyron brought up two wins in succession when victorious in the 1790 metre Ararat and Stawell Chiropractic Pace.

Settling mid-field in the moving line from gate two on the second line. Setting off three wide solo in the last lap to give chase to the leader Loco Sheffield, Razs Veyron exploded to the front on turning to score by 4.4 metres from Asmileandawinx along the sprint lane after trailing the front runner. Friends was brave in holding third 2.8 metres back after racing exposed. The mile rate 1-59.3.

Kilmore quinella

■ Riddell trainer Chris Lang snared the quinella in the 2150 metre Beraldo Coffee Trotters Handicap at Kilmore on Thursday with Queen Invasion defeating Monarch Stride in a mile rate of 2-04.3.

Given as cosy trip one/one from 10 metres

by Daryl Douglas after Alluring Tyron began swiftly from the same mark to lead, Queen Invasion was shuffled back a spot at the bell after Monarch Stride which had missed away raced around the field to raced exposed for the final circuit.

Easing three wide approaching the home turn, Queen Invasion was too strong for a brave Monarch Stride to gain the day by 7.7 metres. Trixy Nixie was third 2.5 metres back third after trailing the leader.

■ Lang was to also drive a winner when taking the Momentum Gaming 3Y0 Vicbred Maiden Pace over 1690 metres aboard first

Sulky Snippets This Week

■ Wednesday – Hamilton, Thursday – Kilmore, Friday – Geelong/Mildura, Saturday – Ballarat, Sunday – Shepparton, Monday – Yarra Valley, Tuesday – Bendigo. starter Ima Popstar, a Art Major-Miss Feelgood gelding trained by partner Sonia Mahar. Given every opportunity one/one from gate five, Ima Popstar after easing three wide on the final bend, finished best to prevail by 1.2 metres over the leader and favourite Andrew from the pole. Ima Charma flashed late from the rear for third 1.4 metres away. The mile rate 1-58.4.

■ Local trainer Maryanne Laffan snared the Carlton and United Breweries Pace over 1690 metres with 4Y0 Heston Blue Chip-Acaptivating Eagle mare Keepcrackingjokes.

With partner Steven Matson in the sulky, Keepcrackingjokes was restrained from gate three to trail the well supported poleline leader Terrordan enjoying the run of the race.

Angling away from the inside on the home turn, Keepcrackingjokes put the race beyond doubt in a couple of strides as she raced away to record a 5.1 metre margin in 1-59.2 over the pacemaker and Border Cross (four back the markers) who was 10.6 metres back third.

■ Bolinda reinsman Chris Alford led all of the way from the pole aboard the Nathan Purdon (Lara) trained Betting Line-Moremi Miss gelding Captain Barnato in the Jet Roofing 3Y0 Vicbred Maiden Pace over 1690 metres, scoring easily by 12 metres from first starter Bettororworse which trailed, with Lady In Line running home late from the rear for third 8.9 metres back. The rate 1-57.3.

■ South Croydon part-owner/trainer John McGillivray combined with freelance reinsman Ian McMahon to land the Hanson Cleaning Services Pace over 1690 metres with 10Y0 Stonebridge Regal-Lotasilkari gelding Lotakevi who has found Kilmore to be a happy hunting ground.

Given an easy time from gate two trailing the poleline leader Officially Shady as Son Of Zodiac moved to raced exposed, Lotakevi was eased away from the inside to join the leader on the final bend and raced away on turning to score by 1.1 metres from the fast finishing Righteously from last. Well Well (three back the markers – one/one home turn) ran his usual honest race for third a half head away. The mile rate 1-58.5.

2 wins in 2 days

■ Ballarat was Friday’s venue and the Sonia Mahar/Chris Lang combination made it two wins in two days when 6Y0 Alta Christiano-Miss Feelgood gelding Aveiro a half brother to Ima Popstar led throughout from gate five to land the Ferndale Confectionary Pace over 2200 metres from Citysiren which raced outside him in a 200.7 mile rate. Loyola Golf was third 1.6 metres back off a mid-field passage.

■ Pootilla trainer Brittany O’Brien’s smart 5Y0 Pet Rock-Shes Got It All gelding Wyattflynn chalked up his 7th success in 51 outings by taking the Lather Up @ Woodlands Stud Pace over 2200 metres. Taken back to the tail from outside the front line as Duffy Hollow led from the pole but raced very fierce, Wyattflynn (Kerryn Manning) followed Breathe Easy head of him forward three wide in the last lap before surging clear halfway up the running to register a 6.4 metre margin over Breathe Easy in 1-58.4. Just As well after trailing the leader was third 2 metres back.

■ Melton trainer Sonya Smith and partner Anthony Butt were successful with Betting LineMajor Rocket filly Younggiftedandblack in the 2200 metre Easy Waste 3Y0 Pace. The mile rate 1-59.7.

- Len Baker

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Preview of the Golden Rose Stakes

■ It’s time to have a look at the coveted, Golden Rose Stakes for three-year olds, to be run at Rosehill on Saturday September 24.

Running over some of those in early betting before nominations, there are smart ones noted.

The Golden Slipper winner, the smart Fireburn, has been made the early top pick, after her brilliant win in the Golden Slipper back in March.

That victory took her to four wins from her only four outings. Prepared by top Warwick Farm trainer, Gary Portelli, she is by the former top sprinter, Rebel Dane, out of Mull Over, and is smart.

On the second line is another good one in, Best of Bordeaux, who ran a good second behind Fireburn in the Slipper. Going into the Slipper, he too was unbeaten.

Also nicely bred being by leading sire, Snitzel, out of Chateau Cheva, and came after putting two together at Rosehill in February and March.

She is prepared by Kacy Fogden, a young trainer hailing from Canungra, a young lady going places in Queensland. ● Jacquinot.Racing Photos.

On the next line is another good filly in Paris She is good on her day and you have to give Dior, being by the former Golden Slipper winher another chance if she goes around in this. ner, in the good Pierro.

Magic, prepared by the Hawkes team in Pierro was prepared by Gai Waterhouse Sydney, is good on his day, and although he throughout his racing career, and was one of the missed a place in the Sires, he is better than best going around. Plus, he has produced some that. A smart stable is a great help. top young ones at stud.

The Anthony and Sam Freedman galloper, Paris Dior showed her class with an outstandDuamier, a winner of the Blue Diamond at ing win in the Percy Sykes Stakes at Randwick Caulfield ran a good fourth in the Inglis Sires back on April 9 over 1200 metres, making it two recently behind Fireburn and won’t be far away wins from her four starts, and two seconds. here.

Another of the Gary Portelli team in Of the others the favourite in the Blue DiaSejardan, is good on his day having won two of mond, Jacquinot ran well there, running a good his first three starts. fifth, and could be among the money here.

Another well bred colt by yet another Golden Prepared by Mick Price and Michael Kent Slipper winner in Sebring.

Junior, he is smart on his day by the former He was well supported in the Slipper, but got flying machine, Robrick. But he is inclined to into a bit of trouble in the middle and final stages get back off the pace, but if he could be there at of the race, to finish just behind the placegetters. the 200, he will be right in it.

The stable has a high opinion of the colt and would be worthwhile giving him another chance.

One to keep your eye on is the James Cummings horse, She’s Extreme, being by the boom Victorian sire, Extreme Choice, a Blue Diamond Stakes winner.

She won the Magic Night Stakes in Canberra back in February, but like all these will possibly need another run at least.

The Magic Millions two- year-old winner, Coolangatta, who ran a good third in the Golden Slipper, can improve immensely on that run.

She is in the strong camp of Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, and they certainly know what it is all about.

You can’t leave her out, but with the race a couple of months away it is a wait and see situation.

Yet another smart one is the Chris Wallertrained, Political Debate, who ran a good second behind Sheeza Belter in the time honoured J.J.Atkins at Eagle Farm on June 11.

Trained by Peter and Paul Snowden at Political Debate is by the former top galloper, So You Think, a Cox Plate winner, with a win Randwick, Sheeza Bolter is a good type, altwo seconds and a third from only his five starts. though unplaced in the Percy Sykes Stakes at As mentioned earlier, another smart one is Randwick back on April 9 behind Paris Dior.

Sheeza Bolter.

Ted Ryan

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■ Over the past few months, I unfortunately have had problems with my back due to sporting injuries.

But the good Lord has come to my aid through a nice young lady named Mikaela Vanderzee, who happens to be the exercise physiologist with the Maroondah Osteopathy company near where I live.

Mikaela took me under her wing for five private lessons, to try and remedy the situation. I can tell you after five weeks, I am a new man, working through a number of exercises from, your balance upwards and all- over, a good solid lesson each time.

I can gladly say that after that period I feel really great, and it was well worth the time, now I am into using the latex strap for my back and legs, and weights for my chest muscles. I thoroughly recommend it.

Thank you sincerely Mikaela for leaving me with all the exercises to continue on.

Bad luck for trainer

■ One of Victoria’s most popular trainers is coming off after a bad fall off, would you believe, his push-bike.

The likwable Troy Corstens took a bad tumble down the banks of the Yarra River.

Only recently he went for a ride along the Yarra with some friends on his health kick, which he started recently.

I contacted his father, Leon, who told me that he locked up on a slippery surface on the river bank, and his wheels locked up.

As Leon said the way bikes are made these days, they are very brittle, and not much protection, built more for speed not so much comfort.

He sustained serious injuries and was in a sorry state when they finally got him to hospital.

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Film industry alive in Hollywood ■ Hi everyone, remotely from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites in West Hollywood comes this week’s news.

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Aussie directors on the spot

■ It’s a meeting of the film directors from Australia who have taken up residence at 940 Westmount which is part of the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites complex.

Managing Director of the Ramada, Alan Johnson, said, “I am so happy to support these creative souls in the effort to get a movie project up and running. The suites at the Ramada are the perfect location for this creative adventure.”

Film Director Fred Schepisi has taken up residence along with Antony J. Bowman who is married to Muriel’s Wedding star Jeanie Drynan and completing the trio is Director Rod Hardy who has moved back into West Hollywood.

Pictured at Modeo Italian Restaurant in West Hollywood, are Ramada M.D. Alan Johnson with Aussie film director Rod Hardy.

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Top job available

■ If you can’t make it as an actor in Hollywood you might consider being a life guard. Who knew that LA lifeguards who work in the sun, ocean surf, and golden sands of California could reap such unbelievable financial reward?

In 2019, top-paid lifeguards made up to $392,000. Unfortunately, today, the pay and benefits are even more lucrative.

Daniel Douglas was the most highly paid and earned $510,283, an increase from $442,712 in 2020. As the “lifeguard captain”, he out-earned 1,000 of his peers: salary ($150,054), perks ($28,661), benefits ($85,508), and a whopping $246,060 in overtime pay.

The second highest paid, lifeguard chief Fernando Boiteux, pulled down $463,517 – up from $393,137 last year. Auditors at OpenTheBooks.com found 98 LA lifeguards earned at least $200,000 including benefits last year, and 20 made between $300,000 and $510,283. Some 37 lifeguards made between $50,000 and $247,000 in overtime alone.

Pick-up your take-away

■ Ordering takeout tonight? It might be a good idea to go pick it up yourself. A new survey finds eight in 10 food delivery workers admit to eating part of their customer’s order.

According to the poll of more than 500 delivery drivers, commissioned by Circuit Route Planner, stealing a customer’s fries or putting their sticky fingers on someone’s chicken may not even be the most disgusting thing happening on the way to the front door.

One in four drivers confess that they’ve hooked up with someone in their vehicle. One in 10 have urinated on or near a customer’s home. Another 10 per cent say they’ve had to urinate in a bottle while making their deliveries.

More than a quarter (27 per cent) add they’ve had some “lessthan-professional” conversations with the people they deliver goods to. Other actions some drivers admit to that are sure to infuriate consumers include intentionally damaging packages (23 per cent), stealing packages (17 per cent), and opening and then resealing packages (17 per cent).

Largest history still open

■ If octogenarian COVID-19 czar Anthony Fauci ever decides to retire, he should have plenty of income to enjoy what’s left of his golden years.

The doctor will be making at least $350,000 per year after he leaves his job as director of the National Institute ofAllergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health.

Fauci could have retired in 2005 but stayed in his job, which is now paying $434,312 a year, the highest of any federal employee, including President Joe Biden.

■ New York City’s Federal Reserve Bank has the largest gold storage in the world. The vault is 80 feet below street level and contains $90 billion in gold.

■ Following George Floyd’s murder, US police departments are training officers to intervene when they see misconduct by colleagues ■ Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia says he still has symptoms, two years after his COVID infection.

■ China asked Russia not to invade Ukraine until after the Beijing Olympics, Western officials said.

■ The levels of brutality experienced by detainees at Rikers Island in New York over the past year might have been even worse than known.

■ Fitbit is recalling its Ionic smart watch after reports of overheating batteries.

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Blueberries vs dementia

■ Researchers from the University of Cincinnati have found that a half-cup of blueberries can keep middle-aged adults from developing dementia as they get older. Moreover, the study finds adding the fruit to your diet lowers insulin levels and improves metabolic function making it easier to burn fat for energy.

It’s worth noting that the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council of Folsom, California, provided the funding for this research. Although blueberries are fairly similar to other berries and plants like red cabbage, study author Robert Krikorian notes this superfood contains high levels of micronutrients and antioxidants called anthocyanins. These give blueberries their classic colour while defending the fruit against excess radiation exposure, plant viruses, and other potential threats.

Pets not kids

■ A new poll reveals seven in 10 young adults in Gen Z would rather adopt a pet than have their own children. Gen Z adults aren’t the only ones choosing pets over people; millennials are as well. In a survey of 1000 pet owners, commissioned by ConsumerAffairs, researchers found that 57 per cent of millennials love their pet more than their own sibling. Half of them said the same thing about their mother and 30 per cent chose a pet over their significant other. Overall, 81 per cent of millennial pet owners say they love their pet more than at least one family member more than baby boomers (77 per cent) or Generation X respondents (76 per cent). Interestingly, cat owners (85 per cent) were ■ If you are considering a move to Los Angeles or just coming slightly more likely to choose their pet over a relative than dog over for a holiday then I have got a special deal for you. owners (83 per cent).

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■ New York has fully reopened after the strict restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic but migration from the Empire State to Florida has accelerated this year, according to new data.

A total of 21,546 New Yorkers swapped their driver’s licenses for the Sunshine State version during the first four months of this year a 12 per cent increase from the same period in 2021.

The 2022 totals are 55 per cent higher than the first four months of the last pre-pandemic year of 2019.

Mayor Eric Adams has speculated that the Florida exodus would wane and that some evacuees would return once the city reopened. But the end of COVID-19 restrictions and the return of full-time schooling have so far failed to stem the outward tide to cities like Miami, Palm Beach and Jacksonville, according to data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety.

A total of 61,728 New York state residents switched to Florida licensces last year a figure that will be surpassed in 2022 if current trends persist.

Financially embrassed

■ Two-thirds of Americans are trying to keep their financial struggles a secret. A recent survey of 2000 US adults found that 66 per centhave avoided social events because they’ve felt embarrassed or uncomfortable about their financial situation.

Some respondents say they’ve steered clear of birthday parties (33 per cent), weddings (32 per cent), happy hours (31 per cent), and networking events (31 per cent).

Recent increases in gas prices and inflation have left 56 per cent feeling “extremely” or “noticeably” more stressed.

Conducted by One Poll on behalf of Beyond Finance for Mental HealthAwareness Month, the survey also found that 67 per cent engage in “stress shopping” when feeling financially overwhelmed and end up buying things they don’t need.

Tax collected

■ The US Federal Government collected a record $2,985,636,000,000 in total taxes in the first seven months of fiscal 2022 (October through April) Statement.

Before this year, the most taxes the federal government had ever collected in the first seven months of a fiscal year was fiscal 2021, when it collected $2,320,127,490,000 in constant April 2022 dollars.

In April alone, the Treasury collected $863,649,000,000 in taxes. That was $388,192,260,000 more than the $475,456,740,000 (in constant April 2022 dollars) that the Treasury collected in taxes last April.

US economy contracts

■ The American economy is contracting: The economy shrank by 1.4 per cent this past quarter. Causes cited: supply chain issues, rampant inflation, China’s zero-COVID policies, Russia’s invasion, you name it.

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47cm deep x 138cm long x 97cm high (102cm @ middle point). GC. $350.

Seymour. 0438 228 617.

BB-EE AUTOGRAPHED Hawthorn Football Club jumper, not framed signed by Andy Collins, Nick Holland, Mark Cohen, Jason Dunstall, Raydn Tallis, John Platten.

10 signatures in total.

Comes with video ‘Too Old, Too Slow’. Email from Hawthorn Football Club estimates $500. New. $500.

Wesburn. 0407 314 246.

BB-EE BARBECUE. Gas. Five burner with wheels. New ignition assembly, 9kg and 4kg gas tanks. Both full.

New valves fitted. EC. $280. Pascoe Vale. 0419 138 356.

Y-B BAR FRIDGE. White. 95 litre. 2 shelves. Model HUS-95WH. EC. $110.

Croydon. 0407 853 806.

U-X BED. Single Bed. Wooden seat that goes over bath, raised toiler, seat clips onto bowl. Men’s urinal bottle.

New. $10 each. Wesburn.

0407 314 246. BB-EE BED. Single trundle, and mattresses. $100.

Wesburn. 0407 314 246.

BB-EE BED. Single, girls, white metal, no mattress. GC. $15. Kinglake Central.

0411 283 297. BB-EE BICYCLE. Men’s, rare, made in USA. Softride powercurve, beam technology and headstem suspension. Shimano equipped brakes and gears.

Weinman 4 wheels. VG tyres. Unique. EC. $450.

Maribyrnong. 0413 185 925.

V-Y BIKE. Felt. American Titanium frame. 20-speed. GC. $400. Box Hill North.

0415 184 292.

U-X BILLIARD TABLE. 9’ x 4.6”. Six turned legs. Solid slate base. EC. $1200.

Alexandra. 0419 329 264.

U-X BLOWER/VACUUM Rockwell, Garden, 240 watts. 270kmh speed.

Little used. Warrnty. GC. $20. Doreen. 9717 3468.

U-X BOAT. Qunitrex punt, motor, trailer, extras. GC. $3000. Somerville. 0421 049 133.

BB-EE BOAT. 14 foot. Half cabin Bell craft. GC. Unfinished project. 50 HP Mercury outboard motor. Single axle trailer. GC. Needs some TLC.Some extras needed. $950 ONO. Broadford.

5784 1816.

Y-B

CARAVAN. Galaxy 17’ 2012. R/C Air Con., Microwave, 130L fridge, 4B stove, new awning, Q bed, 21” TV HD with Anderson plug, club lounge. Towing gear, portable solar panel, hoses, 3 x 15 amp leads.

GC. $19,000. Hastingts.

0466 252 967.

X-A CEILING TILES. 30 x 30, approx 160 tiles. White. $40. Kinglake Central.

0411 283 297. BB-EE CHAIR. Able Living King Comfort broad bridge chair.

Vinyl wedgewood in use. 7 months. Cost $259. EC. $120. Rosanna. 0434 935 236.

BB-EE CLAY PAVER Bricks. 30.

Sunburnt red colour. EC. $99. Shoreham. 0407 754 774.

BB-EE COMPOST BIN. 2 section, barrel type that rotates. VGC. $100. East Ivanhoe. 0418 322 569.

V-Y COOK BOOKS. $10 for 30. Framed Gold prints, $200. Poker table, new, $10. Microwave, $50. Old football cricket cards. EC. Mill Park. 9436 8935.

U-X CUPBOARD. Rich brown marble. Black trim. 180 high x 90 wide x 45 deep, black backing, 2 open black shelves, 2 black shelves inside two cuploard doors. GC. $50. Kinglake Central. 0411 283 297.

BB-EE CUPBOARD. Grey, laminated. Dark grey trim. 73 wide, 71 high, drawer and 2 door supboard. GC. $30.

Kinglake Central. 0411 283 297.

BB-EE CUPBOARD. Wooden.

206L x 60W. Full length mirror inside of door. VGC. $40. Kinglake Central.

0411 283 297. BB-EE CUTLERY SET. Wooden cased. 1940’s Grosvenor EPNS (Electro Plated Nickel Silver). 6 piece setting.

Great set for stage, film, etc or regular use. VGC. $100 ONO). Carrum.

0408 331 699.

V-Y DESK. Child’s vintage school desk. Timber with round metal frame.

745mm h, 1070mm w, 80m d. GC. $100. Yea. 0419 109 887. BB-EE DESK. Vintage. Baltic pine. 6 drawer, shelf under for key pad. Slightly distressed. $150. Matching dresser, adjustable shelves.

2 doors to bottom. EC. $200. $350 the pair.

Croydon. 9736 9690.

BB-EE DINING TABLE. 2400 x 1200. Solid timber with chunky timber legs and 8 Silverwood chocolate padded chairs. EC. $525.

Mornington. 0413 586 333.

X-A DINING TABLE. Solid.

Rectangle. 2m x 1m with 8 chairs. Dark brown. GC. $290. Donvale. 0418 380 095.

X-A DINING TABLE. 1430 x 990 plus extension with 6 beige suede chairs. EC. $550. Mornington. 0448 677 840.

U-X DINING TABLE. Solid timber with chunky legs, with 8 chunky chairs. GC. $290. Donvale. 0418 380 095.

BB-EE DISHWASHER. SMEG. S/Steel. Free standing. As new. $600. Ringwood North. 0499 869 975.

Y-B

DOG CAGE. Folding steel, transport cage. With container. Removable. Sliding base, tary, colour back. 31” long, 20” wide, 20” deep.

New, unused. $20. Doreen.

9717 3465.

U-X DOUBLE BED. Mahogany. Queen Anne double, side tables,m dressing table, stool, with mattress, electric blanket and doona. GC. $160.

Kinglake Central. 0411 283 297.

BB-EE DRAWERS. Grey, laminated. 46 x 46. Small drawer and filing drawer.

GC. $20. Kinglake Central. 0411 283 297.

BB-EE DRAWER. Mahogany Chest. Beautiful. 19th Century. EC. $1000.

Brighton. 0433 501 683.

Y-B DRAWERS. Wooded chest. 4 drawers. FC. $10.

Kinglake Central. 0411 283 297.

BB-EE DRESSER-BOOKCASE. Four adjustable shelves. 2door cupboard to base.

Carved doors. Top baltic pine. Natural colour. EC. $150. Croydon. 9731 9690.

Y-B ELECTRIC BIKE. FluidSprint audit 21 speed Shimnao gears 250 W Motor. Very little use. Ideal commuter or leisure.

Charger and helmet. EC. $500. Frankston South.

0417 338 322.

Y-B FARM FEED CART. Samoth brand. Suitable for hobby farmer and horse people. Holds two bales of hay, 1½ bags of chaff.

VGC. $70. Macleod.

9459 6714.

X-A FILING CABINET. 4 drawer. Metal. $10.

Kinglake Central. 0411 283 297.

BB-EE FIRE EQUIPMENT. Brass. Brass Fender, Fire Utensils, Grate for wood.

Brass fire box for fireplace.

EC. $200. Brighton Beach. 0433 501 683.

Y-B FLOWERING ORCHIDS. From $15 to $60 per pt.

Not-in-flower orchids, from $5 to $30 per pt. Whire dragon fruit plants, from $7 to $15 per pt. Cactus plant not in flower yet, from $10 to $20 per pot. GC. East Ivanhoe. 9499 4415.

FRIDGE. Fridgair . 1950 model. Has original paint.

Motor runs. Suit man cave. $50 ONO. Hampton Park.

0449 822 507. BB-EE FRIDGE FREEZER. Electrolux. S/Steel.

754mm height, 1000mm width, 740mm depth. GC. $500. Frankston. 0427 498 877.

Y-B FOOD STEAMER. Electric 3-tier baskets.. 9L. Cook fish, veg., rice. Ideal large group catering or family. VGC. $34. Box Hill.

9898 8046, leave voicemail, will return all calls.

X-A FORD 2002 BA Ghina sedan. 6 cyl. Rego: RVC841. Reg. until July 2022.

Minor scratches. T-bar.

Ghia wheels. Leather seats.

With books 200,000 kms.

Close to RWC. GC. $350.

Moonee Ponds. 0417 125 898.

U-X FORD FAIRLANE GHIA. 205 model. 5.4 V8. Immaculate. As new. White leather seats. 189,000 kms. Not driven for seven yeares. No. reg. VIN 6FPAAAJGL WSP51871. $13,000. Wandong.

0418 399 261. U-X

GATE and Latches.

Galvanised. 4’. EC. $250 neg. Alexandra. 0409 470 107. U-X GOLF BUGGY. Electric Parmaker, 3-wheel motorised ride-on includes batteries and chargers, and golf bag frame. Fits into boot with ease. Comes with tow bar carrier. 10 months old. EC. $2800.

Black Rock. 0407 791 172.

V-Y GOLF SHOES. Adidas Boys, white. US size 6.5.

EC. $20. Box Hill North.

0401 494 336.

Y-B K AYAKS. 3 metre, Paddles included. Bought from Anaconda. VGC. $140. Doreen. 0410 275 057.

X-A KITCHEN DRAWERS and doors in American Oak. Approx. 25 items with hinges, etc. $400 ONO. East Ivanhoe. 0418 322 569.

U-X KITCHEN TABLE. Round.

92cm diameter. Tapered legs, Vic Ash. EC. $60.

Doncaster. 0419 575 170.

Y-B L ADIES VICTORIAN CHAIR. Red Velvet - Gilt Frame Work. Genuine Antique. GC. $30. Ascot Vale.

0488 701 416.

V-X LAZYBOY. Electric chair.

Used twice. As new. $250.

Kinglake Central. 0411 283 297.

BB-EE LIFTING AID. Mangar Elk Lifting Cushion and Manger. Airflo 24 compressor, ideally suit person requiring aged care. Seat height: 560mm. EC. $1500.

Mornington. 0413 586 333. BB-EE MAGAZINES. Model, Engineering, British issue 1940s-1980s. Approx.

2000 in total. VGC. $800 ONO. Carrum. 0408 331 699.

V-Y MARBLE BENCH. Top corner L shape, 199.50 length, 63.5 width x 127.

Plus 178 c 6.30. GC. $150. Kinglake Central.

0411 283 297. BB-EE MATTRESS. Queen.

Hardly used. With doona. $50. Kinglake Central.

0411 283 297. BB-EE MATTRESS AND BASE. No bed head. Queen Size.

EC. Free, must go. Collection by arrangement. West Preston. 0434 085 414.

V-Y MORF BOARD. Never assembled. As new. $35.

Mornington. 0493 121 302.

U-X OTTOMAN/FOOTSTOOL. Flip lid creme vinyl, storage area 19 high x18 wide x 51 actual size. 39 high x 61 wide x 91 long. As new. $200. Kinglake Central.

0411 283 297. BB-EE OVEN. 1½ doors. Fisher Paykel with new electrical element. 4 years old. VGC. $400 ONO. East Ivanhoe.

0418 322 569.

U-X PIANO. German. Shertfa with Brass Sconces in a Burr Wanlunt Colour. Antique Stool. EC. $700.

Brighton Beach. 0433 501 683.

Y-B PLANTS, Succulents, Trees, so many. Over 60 ground covers, hanging baskets. Canna Lilies, Bird of Paradise, Alvoe, Stages.

Chrysanthemum, Hydrangeas, Pride of Madiera, cactus, strawberries, ginger, logan berries, ferns suitable, indoors too.

Noble Park. 0407 325 030. U-X

POTTERY KILN. Door needs repair.. $1000.

Kinglake Central. 0411 283 297.

BB-EE RABBIT HUTCH and fence. GC. $50. $70.

Rosanna. 0409 028.

248.

BB-EE RECLINER CHAIRS. 2, vinyl, $40 each. Wesburn.

0407 314 426. BB-EE REGISTRATION PLATES. Custom light blue ‘KOJAK’. Never been used. Kojak was bald headed legend. Great gift.

EC. $1`200 ONO. St Kilda. 0418 333 673.

BB-EE REGISTRATION PLATES. Vic. ‘MISUBI’.

Suit Subaru, Mitsubishi. EC. $1500 ONO. Frankston.

9789 9634.

Y-B RENAULT MRGANE Sedan. 2005. 134,000 kms.

Grey. Rego: TPA-388. $3800 ONO. Safety Beach. 0477 876 648.

V-Y SOFA. 2 seater and 2 chairs. In pale blue wool low sitting with high backs, photos can be emailed. GC. $30. Whittlesea. 0421 521 320.

BB-EE TABLE. Wood. Possibly 1930s.. 4 french polished chairs. Seats need attention. VGC. $20. Kinglake Central. 0411 283 297.

BB-EE TABLE. Children’s, steel legs, laminate top 50 high x 119 long side. 33 long short side x 58 width x 2, join together to make long kids table. FC. $30.

Kinglake Central. 0411 283 297.

BB-EE

TELESCOPE Star Tracker 76 with lenses. EC. $40.

Whittlesea. 0421 521 320.

BB-EE TIMESHARE through Classic Holidays Queensland. 16,500 points per year. Can be used anywhere. $10,000.

Wesburn. 0407 314 246.

BB-EE TRAILER. 6x4 heavy duty steel box trailer. Heavy checker plate floor. Near new. 195 x 14 radial light truck tyres, plus spare. Five leaf springs, all lights working. Heavy towbar. Ready for work. Registered until Nov. 20. VGC. $600. Yea. 0435 880 031. BB-EE TRAILER 6x4 Heavy Duty.

New checker plate steel floor. New sides. Solid axle.

New bearings. New paint, LED lights. Used. $700.

Yea. 0412 558 000. X-A TV. LG. 42” with remote.

EC. $80. Reservoir. 0419 008 994.

BB-EE TV. Panasonic Viera. 50” plasma HDMI with original remote. Made in Japan.

EC. $150. Montmorency.

0423 360 022.

X-A VHS TAPES. TDK. BASF EHG 240 brand. New. Never used. $10 each.

Pascoe Vale. 0419 138 356.

Y-B WASHING MACHINE and Dryer. Fisher and Pykel. EC. $200. Brighton Beach.

0433 501 683.

Y-B WHEELCHAIR. Lightweight Karma Ergolite 2.

EC. $350. Mornington.

0413 586 333.

Y-B

VACUUM CLEANER. Dyson V7. Perfect working condition. Can demonstrate. Comes with spare battery. $120. Wallan.

5783 1986.

BB-EE

3 FREE Karate classes run at the Doncaster East Hall, cnr Andersons creek Rd and Blackburn Rd. Every Satuyrday from 10.30am to 12 Noon. All ages welcome, come in comfortable clothing, no appontment necessary. 0455 324 344.

Y-B

WHIPPER SNIPPER. Yardking. 4 stroke. GC. $50. Frankston. 0427 498 877.

Y-B XBOX. Old. 6 games. $100. Wesburn. 0407 314 246.

BB-EE

WHAT’S ON 5.30pm Mondays.

Moonee Ponds Baptist Church, 45 Eglinton St, supports those from Moonee Valley in a tough place. All welcome for a free hot meal from 5.30pm on Mondays. If you have food handling, listening or cleaning skills, then contact us to help out. 0466 075 820. UFN MONDAY, JULY 11 1pm-4pm. Karaoke Choir of Diamond Creek. Come and try free. Sing some of your favourite songs with a friendly group of likeminded people. Inclusive group for people with a disability, dementia and those who just love singing. Afternoon tea included, low ongoing cost after free trial from $7 per session. No experience needed. Sing as a group - words appear on a screen. Free. At Diamond Creek Uniting Church, cnr Wensley St and Main Rd, Diamond Creek. 0419 361 487. gford@bigpond. net.au

FRIENDS GETTING TOGETHER INC Friends Getting Together Inc is a not for profit club for single people aged 55 plus. We are not a dating agency.

We have been operating successfully mainly in the eastern suburbs since 1994. The club hosts up to 30 events per month.

Visit our website for more information - friends gettingtogether.org.au UFN SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING. Lessons and practice, 7.30pm -10pm Wed. Scots Church Hall, Yea. $5. Dance: 1st Saturday of month. 7.30pm11pm. 0490 425 234 UFN

WANTED TO BUY

MANURE, organic, trailer load. Well aged. Alexandra area. Bill, 0416 050 712.

U-X

RECODS SOUGHT. We pay cash for all quality vinyl records. Deceased estates, classical, rock, pop, jazz, reggae, punk, psych, all genres. Best prices paid. Melbourne. 0492 973 442.

V-Y

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