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■ Works have officially begun on the Kilmore Senior Citizens Centre Redevelopment andAccessibility Upgrade and Wandong Community Centre Redevelopment after the sod was turned.

Yan Yean MLA Lauren Kathage turned the sod in Wandong for the project that will reactivate the Centre into a modern, welcoming and accessible community space.

This project will reconfigure and upgrade the internal floor plan using to create a versatile, multi-purpose centre.

Works planned include new male, female and accessible toilet facilities, updated kitchen facilities, new storage rooms and cupboards and an expanded meeting room.

The project was made possible thanks to $720,000 from the State Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund, $20,000 from the L.B. Davern Reserve Committee of Management and $60,000 from Mitchell Shire Council.

Northern Victoria MLC Jaclyn Symes turned the sod in Kilmore for the project that will provide a modern and accessible community asset to promote and support inter-generational and shared use activity.

This project will rejuvenate the Centre by reconfiguring and upgrading the internal floor plan to create a versatile, multi-purpose facility for shared community use.

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Local Briefs Bye to Vito Albicini

■ Murrindindi Shire Council has farewelled its Director of Assets and Development, Vito Albicini.

Cr Karine Haslam, at the latest Council meeting, said: “I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to Mr Albicini.

We appreciate all you have done for the Murrindindi Shire in your role as director of assets and environment.

“It has been a pleasure to work with you, you are going to be greatly missed. All the best for your future,” Cr Haslam said.

Summit at Kilmore

■ A diverse range of businesses, industry leaders, and service providers from Mitchell Shire and beyond attended the Mitchell Economic Summit at Kilmore.

Participants had the opportunity to hear about the significant strides made in the development of the upcoming Mitchell Shire Economic Development Strategy.

The strategy provides the direction for Mitchell Shire Council, together with its partners and the community, to strengthen, grow and build resilience in the local economy in line with Mitchell Shire’s 2050 Community Vision.

A key component of the summit was the interactive roundtable consultation, where attendees shared insights, challenges, opportunities, and priorities for Mitchell's future economy.

Nominate heroes

■ Nominations are now open for the 2023 City of Whittlesea Community Awards.

The Awards celebrate the voluntary and above-and-beyond contributions of people who live, work, volunteer or study in the City of Whittlesea.

City of Whittlesea Administrator Christian Zahra said the awards are a great way to acknowledge and celebrate outstanding contributions made by members of the community.

“If you know someone in the community deserving of recognition for the work they do in helping others or the environment, we encourage you to submit a nomination,” Mr Zahra said.

Awards are presented in five categories: ■ Citizen of the Year ■ Young Citizen of the Year ■ Senior Citizen of the Year ■ Access and Inclusion Citizen of the Year ■ Sustainable Environment Citizen or Group of the Year.

Nominations close Sunday, February 18, and awards will be presented at the 2024 City of Whittlesea Community Festival in March. ● This is the final issue of The Local Paper for 2023. Our office is now closed for the Christmas-New Year break. We re-open on Monay, Jan. 29.

MURRINDINDI WOMBAT FARM MAN IN CHINA JAIL

■ The man who reportedly held wombat shooting safaris at a Murrindindi property, ie being held in a Chinese prison, according to the Herald Sun newspaper.

Tom Zhou, also known as Zhou Jiuming, has been hit with a $54 million tax bill from the Australian Taxation Office, which has frozen a number of his properties, after an investigation alleging money laundering, illegal prostitution and human trafficking.

Mr Zhou made local headlines in 2019 when he applied to build a hotel and restaurant on rural land at Murrindindi Rd, Murrindindi. The proposal was scuttled by Murrindindi Shire Council.

Herald Sun journalists Ashley Argoon and Ben Butler reported thjat Mr Zhou, nicknamed ‘Mr Chinatown’, had been held in a Chinese prison over the past three years.

Mr Zhou is accused in Hong kong court documents of organising a sulphuric acid attack on a business rival at a market in Wuhan, China.

Mr Zhou is said to have organised tours for high-rolling gamblers to Melbourne’s Crown Casino. He was pictured with former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews in 2012 at an Australian Hubei Association function.

Mr Zhou was the primary target of an investigation into Asian organised crime groups in 2020.

“A number of those Asian organised crime entities are heavily linked to syndicates with previous history of human trafficking, drug trafficking, extorton and money laundering within Victoria, Police said in a Royal Commission report.

In China, Mr Zhou was reported to be in business with Ming Chai, the nephew of Chinese president Xi Jinping.

One company, the Baizhazhou Agreicultural By-Product Grand Market, was at the centre of Australian Taxation Office investigations.

Mr Zhou’s wife, Wang Xiu Qun, also knwon as Wendy Wang, and their 23-year-old son, still live in Melbourne. His wife is alleged by the ATO to have made $62 million from 2008-14.

Local Briefs Corrections for ex-school chaplain

■ Former St Helena Secondary School chaplain, Paul Worsnop, 64, has been placed on a 20 hours community corrections order after he was found to be in possession of close to 1000 child abuse images.

Worsnop “continues to deny the offending”, reported the Herald Sun. He has been ordered to complete a sex offender program.

He will be a registered sex offender for eight years.

● Tom ‘Mr Chinatown’ Zhou

Lilydale grinches nabbed by Police

■ Police arrested five teenagers after Christmas decorations were damaged in Lilydale on Friday morning (Dec. 8).

Officers were called to reports of unknown offenders damaging decorations out the front of a residence on Morokai Grove about 2.20am.

After allegedly damaging the decorations, the teens fled the scene on foot.

With the assistance of Air Wing and the Dog Squad, the teenagers were located and swiftly arrested on Main St a short time later.

The teens, aged between 14 and 15 years old have been interviewed and released pending further enquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic. com.au

Verdict for Loyola principal

■ Magistrate Meagan Keogh is due to hand down a verdict against stood down Loyola College principal Joseph Favrin on Wednesday, December 20.

Mr Favrin is accused of sexual offences connected to an incident alleged to have occurred at public toilets at Bundoora.

Mr Favrin strenuously denies the allegations. Two deputy principals spoke in Court to support Mr Favrin.

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Police are investigating the circum✖ stances surrounding a fatal crash in Monbulkon Saturday night, December 2. Investigators believe a man was driving along the Monbulk Rd when he veered from the road about 6.30pm. It appears the car left the road and travelled down an embankment and crashed into a tree. Exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish has spoken in the Legislative Assembly about fruit fly. “I have orchards [in my electorate] and we have fruit fly – fruit fly has been penetrating from north of the state down through areas of Yarck and the Murrindindi shire down into the Yarra Valley. I want to recognise the efforts of Bronwyn Koll, who is the regional co-ordinator for fruit fly in the Yarra Valley. She has been battling away for years doing her darnedest with not enough funding to help her to get as much done as she would like to get done – because she could always do more. But Bronwyn is always out there at fairs and festivals making sure that she is talking about fruit fly.”

■ Works are underway to build the new Plenty River Trail – connecting pedestrians and cyclists traveling between Doreen and Bundoora.

Steve Dimopoulos, Minister for Environment, a $20.9 million investment will allow more ways for locals to enjoy nature at Plenty Gorge Park.

The first stage of the project will deliver a new trail through the Hawkstowe Picnic Area – with the space also set to receive a new accessible toilet and play spaces.

Once complete, the trail will provide new connections to Hawkstowe Station and Mernda Station, providing more ways for locals to access public transport options in the area.

Five new lookouts that offer spectacular views will also be built, while two new bridges will provide additional river crossings for visitors to explore more of the scenic bushland. The existing Maroondah Aqueduct Pipe Bridge will also be refurbished.

Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung traditional owners, the local community and surrounding councils were consulted to help design the project.

Lauren Kathage, Yan Yean MLA, said: “ This project will mean that more families can get into the great outdoors.

“I can’t wait to fully explore this incredible park with my children.”

renewable energy generation, offshore wind energy and energy storage; expressly integrate climate considerations into land use planning decision-making; streamline key deliverables under the Climate Change Act; and rename the Climate Change Act the Climate Action Act. Mansfield Council says that it has re ✔ ceived community feedback on the final designs for the new High St Car Park.

The final design was created following initial community consultation in 2022, which proposed options for car park access and configuration. Council officers have considered the community feedback received and have included proposed spaces for a future public toilet and EV charging station/s in Early Street, along with shade and landscaping. The new car park will include 84 parking spaces (2.6m wide x 5.4m long) with disabled parking, and solar lighting. Mayor Cr Steve Rabie was pleased to see many responses to the survey and thanked the community for their involvement. “Council values the time the community took in offering their feedback on the final design. We are grateful for your input,” he said.

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The Broadford Men’s Shed played a pivotal role, showcasing their skilful craftsmanship in creating a wooden Christmas tree and seating.

There were contributions from Broadford Living and Learning Centre, Kellie's Crochet Group, Broadford Playgroup, as well as kindergarten, primary, and secondary school students.

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Extortion case alleged ■ Detectives from the Echo Taskforce have charged two men as part of their investigation into an alleged extortion of a Campbellfield business.

A 40-year-old Roxburgh Park man, who is an alleged patched member of the Mongols, was arrested on Friday, December 1, with the assistance of the Special Operations Group on Mahoneys Rd in Thomastown.

He has been charged with two counts of extortion, two counts of threats to kill, theft of motor vehicle, proceeds of crime offences, possess testosterone, threats to inflict serious injury and possess firearm.

He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

With further assistance from the VIPER Taskforce, warrants were then executed in Roxburgh Park and Mickleham, as well as the Mongols club house in Port Melbourne.

A 25-year-old Mickleham man was arrested at the Mickleham address and later released pending summons for handling stolen goods.

A 43-year-old Roxburgh Park man was arrested in Melbourne CBD. He was charged with two counts of extortion, threats to kill, threat to inflict serious injury

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The arrests follow an incident in October where the trio allegedly made demands for cash from the owner of a Campbellfield business.

Police will also allege a number of further threats were made over the following weeks, including an incident where a firearm was used and one where a vehicle was taken from the business address.

The investigation remains ongoing. ● This edition of The Local Paper covers Mansfield, Mitchell, Murrindindi, Nillumbik (rural), Whittlesea (rural) and Yarra Ranges.

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“It covers off on quite a number of elements. Having come from a farming background and currently living on a working farm, these issues are always important, and certainly in the electorate of Eildon I represent such a large area that in the main is agriculture – that agriculture being primarily beef and sheep.

“The market has just completely fallen out of sheep at the minute. It is heartbreaking to see the cost of sheep, what farmers are getting for them, and the prices for lamb in shops.

“Also I have a number of orchards, so plants and other diseases there are particularly relevant.

“Not only that, there are some very, very good vineyards in the Yarra Valley, with some in Mansfield and further north as well as in Murrindindi and Nillumbik, actually, so quite widely spread in my electorate there are a number of great vineyards.

“There are some 29,000 farms in Victoria, and with that, in primary production alone, there are about 67,500 employees.

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nificant, and obviously they are in regional areas.

“There are another 82,000 downstream in manufacturing and production – produce from the raw ingredients – so all up about 150,000 people working there.

“The value of the food and fibre industry is $17.5 billion, and these are 2020–21 figures, so they are a little bit outdated.

“The reason biosecurity is so important is we need to protect this industry.

“This agricultural industry is what feeds us. It is not just what feeds us; it is also what we export to help feed other countries that do not grow a lot of what we grow.

“We have got an excellent reputation in Australia and in Victoria for growing very clean and green produce, so it is important that we maintain that reputation.

“So when we look at biosecurity, what is it that we are talking about?

“It is about the mechanisms and processes that are in place to protect our primary producers and protect the farms and the farmland.

“It is so important for a number of reasons, because we want to know that the food that we are eating is exceptional quality, but it is also about our international reputation.

“For example, if you are exporting meat and livestock, Australia has certain requirements on what you do and your practices on the farms to make sure that you meet particular standards,” Ms McLeish said.

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■ Murrindindi Shire Council has engaged Ninety Mile Consulting to develop an Early Years Education and Infrastructure Plan, to support future upgrades to kindergartens in Alexandra and Yea. This will support attraction, retention and development of the local early childhood workforce, according to a Council representative.

The appolintment comes after the Council secured a $148,586 grant through the Victorian Government’s Building Blocks grants program.

Murrindindi Shire was announced as one of the first local government areas for the pre-prep (Four-Year Old Kinder) roll out between 2025-2032 under the Best Start, Best Life reforms, which aims to increase kindergarten programs to 30 hours per week, up from the current 15 hours per week.

This announcement follows the roll out of the free 15 hour per week Three-Year Old Kinder, under the same reforms, which has been available in Murrindindi Shire since 2021.

“While early childhood education is a State Government responsibility, Council has a role in supporting the adequate provision of services through advocacy and representing local needs,” said a Shire representative.

“As such, Council applied for funding under the State Building Blocks grants program, following a review of early childhood infrastructure and service requirements in the Shire.

“Council’s review identified capacity challenges at the Alexandra and Yea kindergarten facilities, which would impact our Shire’s ability to meet increased demand for pre-prep program hours.

“The review also made several recommendations, which included developing an early years workforce plan.

“In preparing the Early Years Education and Infrastructure Plan, extensive consultation with key stakeholders has begun, with several options already identified to support early years infrastructure needs across the Shire.

“As part of this work, we are commencing a review of the existing early years workforce in our area, a crucial step to pinpoint gaps and opportunities.

“This evaluation will then allow us to shape a visionary future state for early childhood education and to explore different options for how these services might look in Murrindindi Shire.

“Once developed, the Plan will act as a roadmap that outlines both short and longterm priority actions for local service providers, the State Government and Council, with the aim of supporting adequate investment from government, private sector and/or nonfor-profit organisations in the delivery of services.

“This work will pave the way for further funding applications to support ‘shovel ready’ projects.

“Industry representatives, early years professionals and community members will be invited to provide input to help shape the Plan.

Murrindindi Shire Council’s Mayor Cr Damien Gallagher said: “Council is committed to nurturing a robust early years workforce and enhancing vital infrastructure.

“We know how critical early years services are for our community, and how hard it is for families to access them locally.

“We welcome the opportunity to provide local knowledge and expertise to inform the Plan and acknowledge the need for early years services across our whole Shire, not just Alexandra and Yea. “Our aim is to support the government, private and not-for-profit operators in the provision of high-quality early years services for everyone and to help facilitate access to, and investment in infrastructure to meet the growing demand well into the future,” Cr Gallagher said.

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‘Monstrously severe’ 10-year sentences ■ Ten-year sentences of transportation were given to nine local Aboriginal men in 1841 after they were found guilty of robbery at Muddy Creek (Yea).

The Port Phillip Patriot newspaper (Jan. 7, 1841) reported: “The sittings of the Court of Quarter Sessions commenced on Monday, and terminated yesterday.

“The only case of any general interest which came be fore the Court was the following : “Tarruk-munnin, Nandermiel, Loger-ma-koon, Piengingoon, Kowin-yowlett, Waverong, and four other Aborigines were put to the bar, before a remarkably full bench of magistrates, charged with robbing a station belinging to Mr. P. Snodgrass, on the Muddy Creek, of some flour, mutton, nnd other articles.

“The information contained three counts.

“The first charging the prisoner Tarrak-munnin as a principal in the attack on the station; the second charging the other prisoners as accessories ; the third charging all the prisoners generally. : Mr. Assistant Protector Thomas, and a young man named Davis were sworn to in terpret: Mr. De Villiers was also subsequently sworn as interpreter.

“The Crown Prosecutor, in addressing the jury, said he should make no lengthened statements as to the circumstances connected with the assault and robbery, or attempt in any degree to aggravate the case against the prisoner.

“They were ignorant of our laws, and to a great extent unprotected. He should therefore merely state to the jury what was the law in reference to stealing with violence, and proceed to call witnesses to substantiate the charge.

“Francis McCarrick stated that on the 17 th March last, a party of Aborigines came to his hut, many of them armed with guns and pistols.

“He identified six of the prisoners as being present on the occasion.

“They pushed him and a man named. Deighton into the hut. He succeeded, in getting outside.

“One of the prisoners held him and another attempted to get his gun away.

“A black named Winberry said he commanded the party. They pointed their guns at them.

“Deighton at last got out, and called upon Winberry to protect them.

“Winberry said he was no good, "he" (mean ing Deighton,) " too much yabber to mas ter. He asked for sheep, we told him we could not give them.

“He said the sheep eat the grnss belonging to his kangaroo, and white fellow took kangaroo, and what-for not give him sheep.

“He then said some thing in his own language to the blacks and one of them fired - into the air.

“Winberry then said all gone sulky, and I went to my sheep.

“They afterwards took some flour and mutton.

“On cross-examination by Mr. Barry for the prisoners, he said that when they came up he told them if they booed white man he would boo them.

“The same blacks had been at the station may times before, but they had always been peaceable.

“They had visited the station

districts. “These ruffians were placed in irons and deposited in the jail, including Jagga Jagga or Jacky Jacky and Billy Hamilton.

“The remain der were locked up during Sunday and the night in the newly erected store of Mr. Rattenbury, at the back of the new church, being placed under the custody of only two constables.

“The consequence was, as might have been anticipa ted, from having so slender a guard, that some thirty or forty of the men effected their escape during the night.

“They had been deprived of all their tomahawks and other implements, but nevertheless they contrived to undermine the foundation of the building, and excavated a hole sufficiently large to enable one man at a time to creep through.

“It seems that when every thing was ready for escape, they had sufficient sagacity to resort to a ruse for the purpose of withdraw ing the attention of the constables from the spot, which was on one side of the store, whence they meant to effect their release.

“A small number, some three or four old decrepid men, made a rush towards the entrance to the stores, which having no door was barricaded with boards nailed across. ● Pioneering Yea settler Peter Snodgrass was ‘robbed’ by 10 Aboriginal men, a Court was told in 1841. since, but without hostility. the town (no mention of which “Deighton, on being examined, town), for the purpose of holding a corroborated the evidence of Corroborra (sic) previous to a battle, M'Carrick, and pointed out it was resolved to attempt their Piengingoon as the black who took capture; the more especially as it had the flour out of the hut. been made known that two or three “On cross-examination he stated of the most desperate character, that he had shot one of the blacks' (Jagga Jagga, Winberry, and Billy dogs the previous day: it was among Hamilton) were among the tribes. his sheep.

“Accordingly the Military under “There were no black women the command of Captain Smith and there that day. There might have been Lieutenant Vignolles of the 28th one at the hut the day before.

Regiment, with the Border Police :”This closed the case for the headed by Major Letsom and Mr. Crown.

Russell, and a number of Constables “Mr. Barry addressed the jury in proceeded about midnight to the behalf of the prisoners in a forcible scene of the natives' festivities, situand eloquent peech, of which we re- ated between two and three miles gret we have it not in our power to from the town. give a correct report.

“Upon seeing themselves sur“The Chairman summed up the rounded, the blacks were thrown into evidence, pointing out to the jury that considerable consternation; and findthe prisoner Waverong (who is a Port ing that their weapons had been Phillip native, all the others belong- seized, would have surrendered quiing to the Goulburn tribe) was not etly, but for the opposition made by identified by either of the witnesses. "Winberry," who, being thus en“The jury after a few minutes con- trapped, made a desperate blow at sultation found all the prisoners Mr. Vignolles. guilty, with the exception of “He, however, missed his aim; but Waverong, who was immediately recovering was about to repeat the discharged. attempt before that gentleman could “The sentence of the Court was even draw his sword to defend himthat the prisoners should be trans- self; whereupon the sergeant disported for ten years. charged his musket, and this noto “On this sentence, which we think rious murderer and robber instantly under the peculiar circumstances of fell. the case monstrously severe, we “It appeared that the ball had shall make some remarks in a fu- passed through a main artery of the ture number,” said the Editor of the head.

Port Phillip Patriot.

“The remainder of the gang were No record can be found of the secured, con sisting of between two Patriot Editor raising the subject and three hundred (including women again. and children) and were led captive The Port Phillip Gazette news- into town and placed in a yard in the paper said that the offences had taken rear of the Military Hospital for idenplace on October 11, 1840, and that tification, by any of the settlers as the aboriginal men had been con- having been concerned in any outfined in the interim. after the “cel- rages. ebrated capture” by Major Letsom.

“Thirty three were picked out as In October, 1840, the Gazette had having been aggressors in numerous reported: “In consequence of repre- cases of cattle and sheep stealing, sentations having been made to the as well as being concerned in sevAuthorities of the approach of seve eral of the murders which from time ral tribes of Natives to the vicinity of to time have occurred in the interior

“One of the constables conceiving that the blacks were intending to force their way through, and it being about two o'clock in the morning, at a time when there was no possibility of obtaining any assistance, fired his musket at the ringleader whom he killed, and this decisive measure had the effect of producing instant quiet “It was, however, very soon afterwards discovered that the whole of the men with the exception of those employed in this manoeuvre, had escaped.

“Those that remained were released at Twelve o'clock on Monday morning, and being rationed with small supplies were allowed to return to their Mia-Mia's in the bush.

“The whole of the spears and waddies found with the blacks were destroyed; and a number of muskets were taken from them.

“At the same time by direction of the government, the greater portion of their dogs were put to death.

“The thirty-three natives confined in the jail will be detained for trial, or subject to such orders as may issue from head quarters.

“In the mean time they are allowed to be inspected by those settlers who may have suffered from their depredations, for the purposes of identification,” the Gazette noted.

Lecture on Australian Aborigines ■ A lecture on the subject of Australian Aborigines was delivered

by Mr Stone Parker to the John Knox Young Men’s Association in 1854.

His beliefs, perhaps challenging for the times, were reported in The Banner: “The history of civilization in Australia is very recent. Not a century has passed since the civilizing, the Anglo-Saxon race looked upon its shores, and took possession of its soil;—not a fourth of that century has elapsed since the first house was raised in Victoria.

“It was a strange land English men then first looked upon—a land of sunny skies and fertile soil; animals un known in older worlds made unwieldy gambols in her virgin prairies; birds of strange note and gaudy plumage sported in the air; trees, whose hard unflexile leaves were ignorant of winter, and had kept the trunks below clad in the same garb for centuries, grew on the plains; and quaint flowers of rare beauty welcomed the gazing eye.

“But of the chang ing, ennobling hand of man there was no trace.

No house looked through its windows on the fair skies or the tall green trees.

“No towns reared their heads, where men did business one with another, selling, buying, giving money, taking money.

“The ground lay untilled and virgin, ignorant of spade or plough or harrow, even as it had been in Noah’s days.

“But though civilization wet awanting, man capable of civilization was not awanting. Australia was not unpeopled long centuries before Captain Cook took possession in the name of George the Third, or the first convict ship landed its rather ques tionable population at Sydney Cove. And among the many other strange creature

which civilised man found awaiting him in New Holland, —among the green parrots and black swans, the kangaroos, the emus, the opossums, that struck the stranger on his arrival, he found one creature whom, lower doubtless than himself in all attainments, he was forced to recognise as a fellow-man and a brother—one who, as he began to understand by and bye, could speak a language as fit for interpreting all the wants of the savage as his own more refined English was able to express his own,—one who had laws, though they might be of the rudest, which he was bound to obey, rules binding on that degraded heathen as the moral law was binding on the Christian.

“Or if his English visitor had learned to define man, as he has been defined, as a tool-making and tool using animal, lo ! this poor dark brother had nvented for himself, and was able to use, instruments which no then extant civilization, could have given him, and could assert his right to be regarded as a man even in this light.

“Yea ! However low in the scale of humanity—however ignorant, darkened, degraded he might be, this poor Australian was no brute ; he also was a man and a brother— a weaker, less cultivated, deeplier sunken brother.

“We are afraid that “white fellow” be haved rather cruelly at first to his darker compatriot. We fear that some of our earlier settlers were slow to believe, or to act on the belief, that those degraded abori gines were men after all, demanding from them the exercise of the Christian law, to “do unto others as we would‘they should do unto us.” Wo doubt whether the poor Australian fared much better sometimes at the hands of his more civilised fellow-man, than the kangaroo or the wild turkey,” The Banner reported.

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■ Cr Ben Ramcharan has been re-elected the Mayor of Nillumbik Shire Council for 2023-24. Cr Karen Egan has been elected Deputy Mayor.

Cr Ramcharan and Cr Egan were elected for a one-year term during a livestreamed Extraordinary Meeting of Council on Wednesday, November 29.

Cr Ramcharan was elected to the Shire’s Sugarloaf Ward in 2020. When first elected Mayor in 2022 at the age of 24, he was the youngest person to serve as Mayor of Nillumbik.

Cr Egan was first elected to Council in 2016 and this is the third time she has been elected Deputy Mayor with previous terms in 2016 and 2017. She has also served as Nillumbik Mayor twice, in 2018 and 2019.

Cr Ramcharan said it was an honour to lead the Council for a second term as Mayor.

“We’ve got a lot to do for this community and we have the responsibility to achieve that in the coming year. We are going to be a good team and we have a lot to look forward to,” Cr Ramcharan said.

Cr Egan thanked the Councillors for electing her for her third term as Deputy Mayor.

“Being a Councillor is not only about the bright, shiny things, the new buildings and projects. It’s about representing your community,” Cr Egan said.

The meeting also saw the appointment of Cr Peter Perkins as Chair for Planning Matters before the Planning and Consultation Committee while Cr Natalie Duffy was appointed Chair for Consultation Matters.

Councillors were also appointed as representatives to a range of internal advisory committees and external organisations.

This is the final year of the four-year term of Nillumbik Council, with local government elections to be held in October 2024.

Stop to roo cull

■ Nillumbik Council has backed a proposal to remove the Shire from the Victorian Kangaroo Harvesting Program.

Councillors called for the change to be brought forward to the start of the new year rather than waiting until January 2025.

They also outlined plans to advocate for improvements to the program in the rest of Victoria.

The State Government’s proposed Victorian Kangaroo Harvest Management Plan 2024-2028, would see Nillumbik and nine other Melbourne metropolitan councils removed from the kangaroo culling program.

It follows a local community campaign which saw a petition of about 14,000 signatures submitted to Council in September calling for an end to the commercial killing of kangaroos in Nillumbik.

Mayor Cr Ben Ramcharan said at the meeting that Nillumbik’s removal from the kangaroo harvesting program was a great outcome for the Shire.

“I’d like to congratulate members of the community who have worked so hard for this,” Cr Ramcharan said.

“It’s a huge community push, a huge community effort and everyone who was involved should be incredibly proud.

“There may be some valid argument about why kangaroo numbers need to be controlled, but this method is cruel.”

The Victorian Kangaroo Harvest Management Plan allows the commercial harvesting of kangaroos on private land in certain areas and within specified guidelines.

The Council has recommended a number of improvements to help make the program more accountable including: ■ More transparent reporting from harvesters about the damage by kangaroos ■ Collection of publically available data about the number of kangaroos culled by local government area ■ Exploring how hunters could be required or encouraged not to overly target the largest kangaroos ■ A requirement for hunters to undertake regular shooting competency tests State Government investment into environmental monitoring to understand where kangaroo control to protect biodiversity is needed.

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Local Briefs CFA recognised

■ The outstanding work of the Country Fire Authority and Nillumbik Shire’s other emergency response partners has been acknowledged during Council’s CFA Appreciation Awards presentation.

Nillumbik’s 18 brigades and groups received a certificate of appreciation and a financial contribution for their ongoing service to the community at the latest Council meeting. The total contribution by Council to Nillumbik’s brigades and groups is $49,000.

Mayor Cr Ben Ramcharan presented these to representatives of the Nillumbik brigades and groups at the Council meeting.

The annual presentation is an opportunity for Council and the community to thank our emergency response partners and wish them well as we head into the fire season.

Cr Ramcharan said Nillumbik Council was committed to working with our emergency services personnel to support them to do what they do best; protecting lives and property, particularly with the recent declaration of an El Nino event.

“Volunteers are the backbone of our community, and that is certainly the case with our exceptional CFA volunteers,” he said.

“As we enter this bushfire season, on behalf of Nillumbik Shire Council, I would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank all our emergency service volunteers for the selfless and important work that they do.”

The recipients were: ■ Warren Rees, Captain – Arthurs Creek Fire Brigade ■ Michael Scroggie, Captain – Christmas Hills Fire Brigade ■ Noel Farmer, Captain – Diamond Creek Fire Brigade ■ Mark Gravell, Captain – District 14 Headquarters Brigade East ■ Robert Bury, Captain – Doreen Fire Brigade ■ Lizzy Wade, Secretary and Anthony Owen, 1st Lieutenant – Eltham Fire Brigade ■ Andy Knight, Captain – Hurstbridge Fire Brigade ■ Chris Fidler, 1st Lieutenant – Kangaroo Ground Fire Brigade ■ Paul Buck, 1st Lieutenant – Kinglake Fire Brigade ■ Trent Burriss, Captain – North Warrandyte Fire Brigade ■ Simon Wallace, Captain – Panton Hill Fire Brigade ■ David Rumble, Captain – Plenty Fire Brigade ■ Neville Stewart, Captain and Leigh Tronerud-McCarthy, 1st Lieutenant – Research Fire Brigade ■ Matthew Ryan, Captain – StAndrews Fire Brigade ■ Phil Miles, 4th Lieutenant – Wattle Glen Fire Brigade ■ Mark Gravell, Captain – Yarrambat Fire Brigade ■ Heather Scale, Secretary – Whittlesea Diamond Valley Group ■ Matthew Knight, Group Officer – Nillumbik Group,

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The Grinch Council that stole Christmas ■ Wollert community members have hit out at Whittlesea Council which placed restrictions on a local Christmas street event.

One of the organisers, Renee Gaitanis, went to major media including radio station 3AW and The Age newspaper, to ecplain how the Council had “pulled the plug” on the popular Christmas lights exhibition.

Thousands of people have been drawn each year to Stardust Way, Wollert, to see the attraction, which has had private street management funded privately.

For more than a decade, there has been no involvement by Whittlesea City Council. Previous attempts to involve the Council fell on deaf ears.

The lights exhibition, and appearance by Santa, operated for four hours a night, and was boosted by the appearance of food truck operators.

Ms Gaitanis estimated that 2500 people visited Stardust Way over eight days last year, and $10,000 was raised for the Starlight Children’s Foundation.

Ms Gaitantis privately funded a public liability insurance policy.

In 2022, Whittlesea Council required plans and paperwork. This year saw the Council send a letter, saying that the event was in breach of environmental protection regulations.

The Council claimed the road closures were unreasonable, and stated that the closures had “prolonged impacts from the event fro residents and surrounding streets”.

The Council letter said: “The impacts of the noise, food vendors and crowds over 10 consecutive nights will materially impact the amenity of residents of Stardust Way and srrounding streets.”

Whittlesea Council, led by Chief Executive Officer Craig Lloyd, took to social media to issue a statement: “Council is currently considering a revised application for a Christmas lights event on Stardust Way in Wollert.

“The new application includes road closures over a number of days which has a major impact on the amenity of the local community.

“We are consulting with impacted residents before making a decision on the new application.

“While we understand that there are many people who enjoy this event, there are others for whom it is a significant disruption to their daily lives and we are seeking to find a solution that meets the needs of everyone.”

Whittlesea City Council later back-flipped, and allowed the event to proceed.

■ An new space that City of Whittlesea youth can call their own has been unveiled at Norris Bank Reserve in Bundoora.

The transformation of the reserve’s western end into a youth-focused area continues the staged redevelopment of the park.

The $900,000 upgrade delivers a new basketball court, seating, upgraded paths and gardens and a grass area for recreation or relaxation.

A second and final stage of the project, due to start in early 2024, will feature a shelter for the youth space with free wi-fi, speakers, lighting and performance area.

Norris Bank Reserve has undergone significant changes since it was designated a ‘Major Community Park’ in 2016.

These include the creation of a dedicated off-leash dog park, installation of an immensely popular playground and an upgrade to the reserve’s bocce courts.

The redevelopment was funded by a $300,000 contribution from the City of Whittlesea and a $600,000 grant from the State Government.

● Craig Lloyd, Whittlesea Council CEO, and country music entertainer

Money for roads

■ State and Federal Governments have approved funding for road repairs on Whanregarwen Rd, Ghin Ghin Rd and Molesworth-Dropmore Rd, and several roads in the Eildon, Caveat and Kanumbra region, which were damaged during the October 2022 floods.

Murrindindi Council says it has experienced over $30 million worth of damage to its roads and infrastructure from last year’s floods.

The Council completed temporary rectification works on several impacted road, however a small number of roads remain closed since last year or with traffic management in place.

The Council confirms that contracts are now awarded for repair works to take place on Whanregarwen Road (Whanregarwen), Ghin Ghin Road (Ghin Ghin), MolesworthDropmore Road (Molesworth), Taylor Bay Left Arm Road (Taylor Bay), Crystal Creek Road (Whanregarwen), Torbrek Street (Taggerty), Caveat-Ruffy Road (Caveat), Hewletts Road (Caveat), Spaniaks Road (Highlands), Warrens Road (Terip Terip), Top Road (Terip Terip), Yurittas Road (Caveat), Durham Lane (Kanumbra) and Hodsons Lane (Kanumbra). These works will take place over the next two months.

Funding to undertake these works is provided through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements which is jointly funded by the Federal Government and the State Government.

Safer places confirmed

Norris Bank opens

● Cr David Eastham

Local Sport Yea Golf Ladies

■ Yarra Ranges Council has confirmed the status of Neighbourhood Safer Places – Places of Last Resort within the municipality.

Yarra Ranges Council Deputy Mayor, Cr David Eastham, emphasised the importance of maintaining these 18 sites.

“Yarra Ranges Council is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its community through proactive bushfire preparedness measures,” Cr Eastham said.

The locations are: Lilydale Recreation Reserve; Lillydale Lake; Yarra Hills Secondary College, Mount Evelyn; Halley Supple Recreation Reserve Oval, Coldstream; Wandin North Recreation Reserve Oval. Wandin North; Yarra Glen Racing Club; Monbulk Recreation Reserve Oval; Woori Yallock Recreation Reserve Oval; Upwey Recreation Reserve; Alexanders Car Park, Belgrave; Belgrave Recreation Oval; Dandenong Ranges Community Cultural Centre Burrinja Car Park, Upwey; RACV Healesville Country Club Underground Car Park; Dixons Creek Recreation Reserve Oval Area; Queens Park, Healesville; Yarra Junction Recreation Reserve Oval; Millgrove Recreation Reserve; and Warburton Recreation Reserve.

● Judi Newman, Margie Wright ■ With the tournament being a busy week everyone was looking for a small rest as only four ladies came to play on Saturday, November 25, Karen Sangster had a little win with 30 points. Two Ladies were obviously resting up big for the following day (Sunday, November 26).

The competition was held at Eildon.

Penny Britton decided that she really liked Eildon’s course.

Penny had a magnificent 40 pts to win BGrade. Penny was not the only Yea lady, that had a really good day.

Being in fine form, winning at our Tournament, Vicki Clements was hot on her heels having 39 points.

Handicaps going down. Vicki’s husband, Greg Clements, also had a win. Runner up in A-Grade with 36 points. A couple of nice wins to end the month of November.

It is bow officially, the beginning of Summer. The weather did not disappoint.

Saturday was a little unsure if we could, or what time we could play. Hoping to dodge the rain.

Thankfully we were able to start at the usual time and only got a little wet during the round.

Nine ladies came to test the elements.

Some mighty fine scores being had on the day. Judi Newman (45) won the day, 41 points.

Another member Margie Wright (26) did not disappoint the performances either, Runner-up 39 points.

Margie was so excited, having a Birdie – Gobbler on the 5th, chipping in from quite a way out. An absolute highlight for her golfing expertise.

The NTP was won by Sue Aurisch.

- Karen Sangster

● Margie Wright

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Local Briefs Recycling milestone

■ ,Residents in the City of Whittlesea have recycled 2132 tonnes of glass since the launch of kerbside glass recycling last year .

As part of the State Government’s requirement for a standardised four-bin system, a new 120-litre purple-lidded bin for the collection of glass bottles and jars was rolled out to all households in October 2022, ensuring more waste is recycled into new products and kept out of landfill.

City of Whittlesea Chair Administrator, Lydia Wilson, said it was wonderful to see the community embrace the new service.

“We are delighted to see such a significant amount of glass recycled through our kerbside collection,” Ms Wilson said.

“It’s a great example of how the community has turned a simple act into a powerful result. Together, we’re not just recycling glass, we’re taking steps toward a more sustainable future.”

Glass recycling allows old bottles and jars to be given new life contributing to the circular economy. Sorting, recycling and manufacturing of the glass is all done here in Melbourne.

“We encourage residents to consider purchasing their goods in glass containers wherever possible rather than plastic, as this too will help to support the circular economy,” Ms Wilson said.

While residents can now also recycle some glass bottles through Victoria’s new Container Deposit Scheme, the kerbside glass recycling service will continue to provide an avenue to recycle glass jars and larger glass bottles not accepted through the scheme, creating a comprehensive and effective approach to recycling and sustainability.

The purple-lidded bins are collected every four weeks, on the same day as a resident’s regular bin collection. Residents can download a personalised bin collection calendar from Council’s website.

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New licence at Healesville ■ A new licence agreement has been signed between Yarra Ranges Council and the Healesville Living and Learning Centre which will relocate the administrative part of the organisation to the Healesville Community Link.

Vicky King, President of the Healesville Living and Learning Centre, said this is a great opportunity to enable the organisation to grow and develop their services for the community.

“We’re really pleased to be able to take up this offer from Council to relocate the coordination and community development part of our service to the Link buildings.

“As a non-profit organisation the current very old houses that is the base for this side of our work is less than ideal. HLLC and Yarra Ranges Council share a commitment to building social connection and creating opportunities for people from all walks of life to participate.

“This new location has meant that we are able to save some of our much-needed funds so we can plough them back into providing services and events for the Healesville community and we will be closer to some of our partners such as the Eastern Community Legal Centre and the library,” Ms King said.

While the coordination part of the Healesville Living and Learning Centre is moving to the Healesville Community Link, programs and

● Healesville Living and Learning Centre. activities will continue to operate from the current site which includes the Women’s Shed initiative, Art and Minds and a variety of computer, planting and writing courses to name a few.

Ryrie Ward Councillor Fiona McAllister said the move will help strengthen connections with the community and open up new opportunities.

“This move will enable the HLLC to increase their offerings and by having an accessible and central location it will also help provide residents seeking support and engagement. The HLLC offers a vital service to our community by connecting people and providing opportunities to learn and contribute.”

Orange aplenty at Seymour

CFA conditions

■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish told State Parliament that Healesville CFA members are valued constituents in her area and have raised the condition of their station.

“Whilst the new station is probably needed, they want to know: when will funding and works be allocated to implement the recommended safety improvements at the station?

“Safety issues that have been identified include hazardous access for fire vehicles in and out of the station and associated public risk; engine base space that does not meet CFA safety requirements for safe operations around parked appliances; health and safety risks of turnout gear and PPE in the engine bays exposed to diesel particulates; toilet facilities that no longer support modern gender, equity and diversity requirements; and insufficient safe and secure parking at the site.

“These issues and potential options to rectify them have been presented in a report to the CFA in September 2021, and the brigade have waited two years already for some action. This is an important brigade in my area,” Ms McLeish said.

At TarraWarra

■ TarraWarra Museum of Art is set to unveil a major survey exhibition this weekend exploring the work of senior contemporary Melbourne-based artist Brent Harris.

The exhibition Brent Harris: Surrender and Catch, curated by Maria Zagala and copresented with the Art Gallery of South Australia from July 6–October 20, brings together over 100 paintings, drawings, studies and prints, traversing the artist’s practice and stylistic shifts over his career.

Brent Harris: Surrender and Catch maps the ways Harris’s art has developed over the past four decades, featuring a broad selection of works from 1987 to 2022.

Harris’s distinctive style, which moves between figuration and abstraction, deploys both humour and the grotesque to examine psychological subject matter as he visualises his complex and contradictory feelings. The exhibition title refers to Harris’s interest in sociologist Kurt H. Wolff’s notion of ‘surrender and catch’ as a process for self-analysis.

● Steps Towards Change at Seymour.

■ The Steps Towards Change walk made its mark in Seymour on Wednesday, November 29.

It was one of many events held in Mitchell Shire during the 16 Days of Activism campaign.

The turnout was remarkable, creating a vibrant sea of orange.

“This event was made possible thanks to dedicated volunteers, and supportive partner organisations,” said a Mitchell Council representative.

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed.

“We recognise the seriousness and complexity of family and gender-based violence within the community.

“We are dedicated to contributing positively in every way possible to address this issue.”

Asphalting at Mt Evelyn ■ Yarra Ranges Council has taken a step to enhance accessibility in Mount Evelyn, by asphalting the public toilet car park area on Wray Crescent next to the adjoining youth shed.

The Council completed asphalting of the parking area in late October, addressing concerns about the accessibility of the previous gravel surface and improving the connectivity of the toilet facilities with the adjoining Youth Shed, a space regularly utilised by the Mount Evelyn Community House and Reading Room.

Yarra Ranges Billanook Ward Councillor, Tim Heenan, said Council responded quickly following concerns raised from the Pathways for Carers walking group that operates from the Community House and Reading Room.

"We heard the concerns about the gravel surface, and we wanted to act quickly to make sure everyone in our community can access public facilities comfortably,” Cr Heenan said.

“This asphalting was an important and practical step towards creating a more inclusive environment, and our goal is to create spaces that are accessible and accommodating for everyone.

The Pathways for Carers initiative provides caregivers of individuals with disabilities or

Local Briefs Cass re-elected

■ Cass McCormack was re-elected unopposed as president of the Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria.

Ms McCormack, who is now in her second term as President, said it had been a steep but rewarding 12 months.

“Like all jobs, it takes a while to find your feet, especially when you consider the knowledge and experience of other MCAV Board members,” she said.

“But with 12 months now under my belt I am even more confident that I can lead this great team to effect real change in the way our High Country landscape is managed.

In the past year Ms McCormack helped the MCAV provide advice to Victoria’s Bushfire Management Strategy, provided a detailed submission on the MCAV’s brumby management position and has developed and commissioned a resource for VCE students on alternative landscape management practices.

“The reality is we are fighting a battle that just keeps getting larger,” Ms McCormack said.

“The High Country Landscape is in far worse condition that it was 20 years ago, and we firmly believe that things will continue to worsen unless something is done.

“I’m not talking about commissioning another study or paying for a desk-bound expert to provide an opinion – I’m talking about getting out there and having a real impact on the dangerous levels of bushfire fuel building up.”

Ms McCormack, in her opening speech as president, said she was tired of hearing warnings about the bushfire threat when no one was interested in mitigating the situation.

“We are talking to people with closed ears, and it is incredibly frustrating,” she said.

“Instead of warning the public about the dangers of a bad bushfire season just around the corner, how about we do something about it!”

Ms McCormack is focused on making a positive change both within her organisation and farther afield.

“As president, I have a long list of goals I want to achieve, some more likely than others,” Ms McCormack said.

“I intend to continue raising management issues, which includes the strategic use of Alpine grazing, at both a State and Federal level on behalf of the MCAV. “I will advocate for a louder voice in the education system at all ages, encouraging the Government to put forward alternative methods of land management.”

Other goals for the MCAV in 2024 include: ■ Increased advocacy for public land users ■ Increased support of other alternative management groups such as the Howitt Society ■ Additional documentation of historical trials and scientific experiments conducted in the High Country ■ Return of Alpine grazing licenses Ms McCormack will again be aided by Gippsland mountain cattlemen Ben Treasure, who returned to his role as Vice-President, with Tania Coleman and Cameron Rash taking on the positions of MCAV Treasurer and Secretary respectively.

Cleeland winners

● Access at Mount Evelyn. mental illness an opportunity to participate in group walks and stay informed about news, services, and support available to them.

Tamlyn Dunn, a wheelchair user and participant in the Pathways for Carers group, said she raised her concerns with Council and was impressed by the quick turnaround.

"The gravel surface posed significant challenges for me and others as well as those parents with prams.”

The new asphalt is a game-changer, allowing me to navigate the area without struggle and making a tremendous difference in my daily life,” Ms Dunn said.

■ Euroa MLA Annabelle Cleeland says artwork from Sarah Luff from Nagambie Primary School will feature on her 2023 Christmas card. Special mentions went to: ■ Avenel Primary School - Isla Currie ■ St Mary's Rushworth - Vince Empinado ■ Murchison Primary School - Pheobe McRae ■ Broken Creek Primary School - Thomas Snell ■ Winton Primary School - Rose Defazio ■ St Joseph's Benalla - Patrick Osborne ■ Euroa Primary School - Charlie ■ Longwood Primary School - Ella Norton ■ Colbinabbin Primary School - Chloe Safstrom ■ Euroa Secondary College - Lochie Coomber ■ Girgarre Primary School - Flynn Withall ■ Benalla Flexible Learning Centre - Paige Boness ■ Seymour College - Eden Roy

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Local History

Divvying up the spoils ■ Possibly the earliest newspaper reference to the Flowerdale district was a mention of Roderick McKenzie to be a magistrate “of the territory and its dependencies”.

The (Feb. 22, 1845) described Mr McKenzie as being of ‘Flowerdale, Goulburn River’.

The Melbourne (Apr. 25, 1848) noted that Mr McKenzie had made application for a lease of the ‘Flowerdale’ station.

The public notice in the newspaper was signed by ‘C.J. La Trobe’ of the Superintendent’s Office.

Similar advertisements appeared in the and newspapers.

The estimated area of the run was 10,240 acres.

In a notice (Oct. 3, 1848) regarding ‘Claims to Leases of Crown Land’ published in John Murchison’s listing was for: Name of run—Kurysdale King Parrot Creek Estimated area—14,080 acres Estimated grazing capabilities— 6,000 sheep Hilly country generally, and inaccessible for sheep in many places; bounded on the south by Captain McKenzie, on the east by J. Cotton and Millar, and McFarlane, west by Mr Hawdon and A. McKenzie, north by river Goulburn. ★ Other claims included: No. 118.

Christiana Larimour Name of run—Mount Pleasant Estimated area—4,000 acres Estimated grazing capabilities— 300 head of cattle Bounded on the east commencing at Black's water-hole about 500 yards north of the Gipps Land road bearing north 8 miles; on the north bearing west by scrubby ranges 5 miles; on the west bearing south by a gum scrub 3 miles; on the south from the gum scrub bearing due east to the commencing point. ★ No. 124.

Donald McBean Name of run—Old crossing place Goul burn River Estimated area—16,000 acres Estimated grazing capabilities— 400 head of cattle Bounded on the north by Mr Barnett's run, on south by Nicholson and Roach's run, on the east by Sandy creek, on the west by the Stoney creek. ★ No. 125.

Alexander McKenzie Name of run—Reedy Creek Estimated area—20,480 acres Estimated grazing capabilities— 4,000 sheep Bounded on the south by Mr White head, on the NW by Mr Edgehill, on the north and east by Mr Murchison and Captain McKenzie. ★ No. 126.

Andrew and Morris Mulchinagh Name of run—Muddy Creek Estimated area—6,400 acres Estimated grazing capabilities— 640 head of cattle Bounded on the west by the Muddy creek for about 4 miles, on the north and east by a creek dividing the run from Mr Watson (late Fletcher's), on the east and south by high ranges and scrub.

● Sir William Henry Fancourt Mitchell ★ Boundary with Mr Hunter east 7 No. 127. fur ongs, north 2 miles 5 furlongs, William Henry Fancourt NW 1 mile, NNW 4 miles 7 furlongs Mitchell 7 chains with Mr Joyce, SW by W 5 Name of run—Terrick Terrick miles 1 fur long with Mr Bucknell, Estimated area—65,000 acres SW by W 2 miles 7 furlongs, boundEstimated grazing capabilities— ary with Mr Cameron, S by E 7 20,000 sheep miles, ESE 7 furlongs 3 chains with This run lies between the rivers Captain Hepburn, NE by N 1 mile Loddon and Campaspie. It is I furlong, NE by E 5 miles 4 furbounded on the south and west by longs, E 4 furlongs 3 chains.

Mr Aitkin's run, on the north by Mr ★ Wheatley's, on the east by Messrs No. 131.

Bear and Dunsford's and unlicensed Henry Moor and Septimus Marlands. tin ★ Name of run—Yallock and No. 128.

Torbinoorup William Henry Fancourt Estimated Area—5,400 acres Mitchell Estimated grazing capabilities— Name of run—Barfold 600 head of cattle Estimated area—45,000 acres Bounded on the north by Estimated grazing capabilities—400 impenetra ble scrub, running into the head of cattle, 15,000 sheep great swamp, n the east by scrub and Bounded on the east by the heathy ranges, on the west and south Colliban river, on the west by the by a line run ning 3 miles from WestMajor's line, on the S by a line drawn ern Port bay. at the termination of Messrs Pipers ★ and Jeffries and Donnithorne's run, No. 132. on the west by Piper's creek and Henry Matson Messrs Beauchamp and Pohl man's Name of run—Niagaroon runs.

Estimated Area—16,000 acres ★ Estimated grazing capabilities— No. 129.

100 head of cattle 4,000 sheep James Mouat Bounded by the river Acheron on Name of run—Yarraberb the east about 7 miles, neighbour Estimated area—38,400 acres Major Davidson by the Goulburn Estimated grazing capabilities— river to the northward about 1½ miles 6,500 sheep neighbour Pettet and Kerr, by MrA North a line drawn due east from Cunninghame to the NW about 2½ the centre of Thorpe's waterhole for miles, by a mountain range to the 8 miles 32 chains, and from thence southward about 5 miles, by Gova line SE 4 miles 29 chains; east a ernment Land to the SE beyond two line drawn SSW 5 miles 5 chains, creeks running into the Acheron south a line drawn west 5 miles 49 ★ chains to Myers' creek; thence crossNo. 133. ing the creek and running west 3 Miller and McFarlane miles 3½ chains; thence north 2 Name of run—Murrindinda miles 49 chains; thence due west to Estimated area—22,400 acres Bulleen or bullock creek, west by Estimated grazing capabilities— the Bulleen creek to Thorpe's 8,000 sheep waterhole.

Bounded on the east by the ★ Muddy Creek, along which it exNo. 130. tends about 8 miles, on the west by a Dugald McLachlan high dividing range separating it from Name of run—Glengower the run of Captain McKenzie and Estimated area—41,280 acres John Cotton, along which it extends Estimated grazing capabilities— about 5 miles, on the north by a range 10,000 sheep and creek, dividing it from the runs

of the said John Cotton and Henry Johnstone, along which it extends about 9 miles, and on the south by a creek and water course dividing it from the run of William Bamblett, along which it extends 7 miles or thereby. ★ No. 138.

Alexander Fullerton Mollison Name of run—Pyalong Estimated area—60,000 acres Estimated grazing capabilities— 20,000 sheep Bounded on the E and NE by the run of Mr. W. Hamilton and the run of Mr. John H Patterson, the boundaries of which have been fixed by mutual consent, the length of the whole line is estimated to be 13 miles; on the N and NW by the run lately occupied by Mr. W. Patterson and the run of the Messrs Pohlman, this line is estimated at 10 miles in length; on the W by the run of Dr. Baynton, the boundary line having been pointed out by the Commissioner, its length is estimated to be 7 miles; on the SW by the run of Mr. Simmons, length of line estimated to be 4 miles; on the S by the runs of Captain Cain and Mr. Sutherland, the boundary running along the high range, the length of this line is estimated to be 10 miles. ★ No 140 Roderick Mackenzie Name of Run—Flowerdale Estimated area—10,240 acres Estimated grazing capabilities— 250 head of cattle, 6,000 sheep.

Commencing at the upper Goulburn Road, which road forms the line of boun dary from the top of the Big Hill, until the road crosses the Strath Creek, when the Strath Creek takes up the line of boundary until it joins the King Parrot Creek, forming the NW line; the King Parrot Creek then forms the boundary with the exception of a small enclosed bend just opposite the head station, until it reaches a ford 4 miles up, when a cattle track with marked trees forms the line to a small creek, when the creek forms the line up to the highest water hole, and from thence a line E and by N to the top of the nearest range, outside that the boundary is the dividing range between Mr. Cotton, Mr. Miller, and this station; on the E side a line of marked trees, boundary with Mr. Hardy; on the S and W bounded by barren and scrubby ranges, until within a ¼ of a mile of the Goulburn road, when the top of the Big Hill divides from Mr. Mackenzie, Reedy Creek. ★ No. 162 William and Donald Ryrie Name of run—Yereng Estimated area—30,000 acres Estimated grazing capabilities — 1,600 head of cattle 3,400 sheep Commencing at the junction of Scrubby Creek and the Yarra; bounded on the W for about 6 miles

by Scrubby Creek, which separates Yereng from the run of Gardiner and Fletcher; on the S by a line from the sheepstation on Scrubby Creek to the junction of the Little River and the Yarra, and continuing across the Yarra to the dividing range ; on the E by the dividing range ; on the N by Watts River and the Yarra downwards, until it meets the marked boundary line between Graham and Ryrie and Yereng, thence along the said boundary line which bears about NNE for 1½ miles, and continuing

along the marked boun dary line between Dickson and Ryrie for about 1½ miles W by N, and thence by the range on the N side of the Yarra to the conmencing point. ★ No. 165 William Smith Name of run—Barker's Heifer Station Estimated area—1,600 acres Estimated grazing capabilities — 300 head of cattle.

Length from Allan's side line to the Heath 2½ miles, from Willoby's side line to Ruffy's side line 1 mile. ★ No. 167.

Joseph Stevenson.

Name of run—Christmas Hills Estimated area—9600 acres Estimated grazing capabilities — 3000 sheep Bounded on the S by a line of marked trees, on the W by Mount Graham, on the N by barren ranges, on the E by Mr. Ryrie's station. ★ No. 168.

Michael Steel, (per William Highitt) Name of run—Steel's Horse Station Estimated area—2,500 acres Estimated grazing capabilities1,000 sheep or 200 horses Commencing at the Deep creek on east side of run at a paddock in the occupation of Thomas Brock bearing west to a point about ¼ of a mile south of a paddock in the occupation of James Purves, thence by a bend of the creek to the commencing point. ★ No. 176.

Joseph Sutherland Name of run—Moranding Estimated area—28,000 acres Estimated grazing capabilities— 500 head of cattle or 9,000 sheep Bounded on the NE by a marked line running south easterly 1 mile, then by Kilmore creek running southerly 1½ miles, then by a dividing range running easterly and southeasterly 2¼ miles, then by marked line running north-easterly 1¼ miles to a creek, the whole being a dividing line from Glenarona station of Mr William Hamilton ; on the east by the said creek running southerly 1¼ miles to the Sydney road, then by the Sydney road southerly 1¼ miles, then by a marked line running south-easterly 1¾ miles to the dry creek, then by the dry creek ½ mile, then by a marked line running EN easterly 1¼ miles to the Bald Hills, the whole being a dividing line with the station of the late Mr Edgill of Mount Piper, or the Sugar Loaf.

Also, on the east by a marked ine running southerly 3½ miles, being a dividing line with Mr Whitehead's sta tion ; on the SE by the dry creek ¾ of a mile, and then by a marked line and plough furrow running southwesterly 3½ miles to the Sydney road, then by the Sydney road running northerly 2¼ miles to the special survey of Kilmore, being a dividing line with Belle Vue sta tion of Robert Broadhurst ; then by Kilmore survey 5¼ miles, then by a creek 2¾ miles and a marked line 2 miles running westerly to a dividing range, being a di viding line with Pontesford station of A. D. and A. E. Tootal ; on the W by a di viding range running north-westerly 3¼ miles, being a dividing line with the late Captain Cain's station ; on the NW by a dividing range running north-easterly 4½ miles and by a marked line 2 miles to the commencing point, being a dividing line from Mr Mollison's station.

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150 Years of Local Press

300 men on the diggings Visit to Ghin Ghin goldfields

● An 1868 ad for the Commercial Hotel and Music Hall at Ghin Ghin “An entertainment in aid of the ■ The first issue of the Alexandra Kilmore Hospital funds was given Times (June 2, 1868) told of the new in the large concert hall of Kangaroo gold reef at Ghin Ghin, Newbound's Commercial hotel, and west of Muddy Creek (Yea). upwards of £12 was obtained exclu“We have just learned that a new sive of £5 or £6 yet to be collected. reef called the Kangaroo was dis“Certainly those are not the procovered by Mr Richard Mark Anthony on the 29th ultimo, for which obtained yesterday.” The ne clivities of thieves and vagabonds. he has registered, at Alexandra, a wspaper’s own correspondent of- In every respect the performance last fered a viewpoint of life on the Ghin night was a great success, our amaprospect ing claim. teurs forming an exception to the “The reef is situated within a mile Ghin diggings in 1868: “Probably there is no gold-field generality of those who seek histriand-a-half of Ghin Ghin. Mr Anthony informs us that while out kanga in the colony of Victoria that has been onic fame.

“Much credit is due to Miss Kate roo hunting he picked up some sur- more grossly misrepresented or foully face stone with gold from the out- maligned than the Ghin Ghin dig- Keely, who superintended and arcrop of the reef, and named the reef gings; for considering that we have ranged the after piece of the Area neither parson, policeman, nor offi- Bell, also presiding at the pianoforte, the Kangaroo.”

James Miller, “draper, clothier, cial of any kind (with the exception and during the evening rendering in ironmonger, provision, wine and spirit of our "worthy postmaster"), the min- her usual artistic style some of her merchant”, trading at both Ghin Ghin ers "generally" may be regarded as sweetest songs. and Wood’s Point, advertised the models of propriety and decorum.

“Afterwards dancing was the or“Such being the case the place der of the night, De Alberts music “highest price for gold”.

Also advertising for business was has been very appropriately termed being exquisitely performed on the Fenton’s American Hotel, Grant St, the Palestine or the Holy Land Dig- piano, in the form of duets by Miss Ghin Ghin. It described itself as “the gings.

Keely and Mr Richey.

“Some idea may be formed of best hotel on the diggings”.

“The evening's amusement was “The Accommodation is of a most the horror and indignation of our quiet much enhanced by the soul-stirring superior character, and every atten- orderly population on reading a few harmony of the Scotch bagpipes, the tion is paid to those who patronise weeks back in the columns of a Mel- player being a gentleman who has bourne journal, not over nice on the had the honor of blowing his pipes the establishment.

“All Wines and Spirits of the Best score of veracity, that we individu- before Her Majesty at Balmoral.

Quality. Good Stabling. Horses let out ally and collectively, were a pack of “It is the intention of the good folk thieves, vagabonds, brothel-house- of Yea to get up a performance also on Hire.”

On June 23, the Times reported: keepers, and prostitutes. for the benefit of the Kilmore Hospi“As regards the latter vice, the tal, on which occasion our amateurs, “A new rush in alluvial ground has set in at Ghin Ghin. Particulars as to social evil, thank Providence, is to- assisted by Miss Kate Keely, have tally unknown here; and last night promised their assistance. locality have not yet reached us.

“Behind the Commercial Hotel, proved that the people of Ghin Ghin So much for the social condition Ghin Ghin, a new lead has been are sensitively alive to the finest in- of Ghin Ghin. Our mining interests, struck, and 3 oz to one rub of stuff stincts of human nature. however, are of too much importance to introduce at the fag-end of a letter, but everything appertaining both to alluvial and quartz mining shall be duly chronicled in my next correspondence.

Tesuaday, June 16th, 1868.

“Several parties who left for Bul(Before W. L. Ker, J. D. Webster and G. Pendlebury, Esq's. J.P's.) lock Creek have returned, giving very McDONALD v.TURNER. gloomy accounts of the place.

Case of illegal detention of a dray, value £16. Mr Emerson for com“Letters from mates there repreplainant. sent the diggings to be a failure.

It was proved for complainant that defen dant, having bespoke a dray “An unfortunate digger named from one Shorten, a wheelwright at Ghin Ghin, complainant had done Hodgeson lost his life last Monday the necessary iron work on dray at Shorten's order; that the dray was in in a six foot hole. his possession at his forge; that he had a lien of £10 2s. for his work on it, “He sent up his mate a bucket of and would not give it up until paid; that at ten at night on the 12th inst., dirt to be washed, who on returning defendant had taken the dray away without his knowledge, and had since called down to him, but receiving no refused to return it. answer, went down the shaft, and It was sought to be set up for the defence that the dray had never been found that upwards of two tons of in McDonald's possession, nor out of Shorten's; that Shorten's workearth had fallen in causing instant shop was next door to McDonald's forge; and that McDonald had merely death. made the iron work and delivered it to Shorten, who put it on himself.

“The Rev. Mr MacCarteny, Dean Shorten was called, who swore positively to the above, but on being of Melbourne, intends paying us a cross-examined by Mr Emerson, he had to admit that McDonald had put visit on his arrival in Yea, and, perthe tiers on the wheels, and fixed on other iron work; and (in reply to a forming Divine service. question from his Worship Mr Webster) that the dray when taken away “It will be a pleasure to the Dean was on McDonald's ground outside his forge. to hear sacred music very creditably The Bench found: that any dispute between Shorten and McDonald performed in such an out-of-the-way could not effect the case (his Worship, Mr Webster, remarking that place as Ghin Ghin, and songs to Shorten's evidence was most unreliable), and ordered defendant to give the Creator accompanied with the up the dray to McDonald forthwith, or pay him £16, with £1 18s 6d costs. solemn tones, of the harmonium.”

- Originally published on June 23, 1868 - Alexandra Times

LOCAL HISTORY FEATURE

Ghin Ghin wheelwright takes Yea Court action

■ We have made a personal visit to this gold-field, celebrated for the legal proceedings which have engaged the attention of our courts of law for a considerable time past.

Lately the place has been subjected to one of those dull fits always experienced in every new gold-field.

Within the past few days, however, a considerable reaction has set in, and Ghin Ghin promises once more to be one of the most important gold-fields in this district.

Along the line of the original prospecting claim the ground is being thoroughly worked, and there is still a considerable amount of gold being obtained.

There are at present upwards of 300 men along this line. At right angles to the Palestine lead there are Paddy's Gully, Scotchman's Gully, and several others in which excellent prospects have been obtained from the surface to the bed rock; but at present the water is scarce, and the miners are busy making dams and erecting puddling machines.

Upwards of twenty of such machines are now completed.

The miners are very sanguine as to the future prospects of the locality, and it is fully expected that as soon as there is a supply of water, the yield of gold from these gullies alone will be equal to that of the palmiest days of Ghin Ghin.

The Palestine Creek is being worked for a distance of a mile and-ahalf. At the top of the creek the lead disappears, and at the bottom of the creek it has been followed into a swamp, where from the abundance of water it becomes unworkable.

There are numerous creeks of similar aspect in the neighbourhood, which, however, have been very indifferently prospected.

The impression is that there is yet a large quantity of payable alluvial ground around Ghin Ghin, that will ere long give employment to a large population.

Several important quartz reefs have been lately discovered within a quarter or half-a-mile of Ghin Ghin township, and from the prospects already obtained they promise to become of considerable importance.

A trial crushing of five tons from the City of Melbourne prospecting claim yielded 3 ozs. 1 dwt. to the ton. The reef in this claim was followed from the surface to a depth of thirty feet.

Another shaft at a distance of fifty feet was sunk in which the reef was cut at a depth of sixty-four feet; a third shaft at a further distance of thirty yards has also been sunk, striking the reef at ninety feet.

The trial crushing, as above stated, was taken equally from those three shafts, and this may be considered a fair average of the reef, whick is at present fourteen inches thick.

A distinct parallel reef has been found in this claim, from which good prospects have been obtained.

From the Providence Reef, a quarter of a mile distant from the City of Melbourne Reef, twenty tons of stone have been raised, and will be crushed in a few days.

The quartz is hard and white, but shows gold in the solid. Adjoining this claim are situated the Iron Duke, the Queen, the James I, the Elizabeth, and the Edinburgh claims, in which shafts are now being put down.

The St. Patrick Reef is again at work, and shows good stone. The reefing interest in this place is suffering greatly from tihe want of a crushing machine, the cartage to the nearest machine, which is at Yea, being £1 per ton; adding to this 18s. per ton for carting the stone, the expense becomes so great as to prevent the proper testing of many of the claims now opened—besides during the winter months the road to Yea will bequite impassable, as the Goul burn River must be twice crossed.

Parties who make it their business to erect machinery, might find it to their advantage to visit Ghin Ghin, as there appears to be an excellent opening for the erection of a plant of crushing machinery at that place.

The inhabitants of Ghin Ghin complain bitterly that notwithstanding the large population of the district, and the large amount they contribute to the general revenue in the shape of publicans' and business licences, &c, they have, nevertheless, no police protection.

A memorial on the subject was some time ago forwarded to the proper authorities; the only reply received was to the effect that the place was not of sufficient importance to warrant the stationing of a constable at Ghin Ghin, but that one of those worthy functionaries would be occasionally sent to visit the place.

We fully appreciate the moral effect of the presence of one of those dignitaries of the law; but we very much question whether a fortnightly visit will have sufficient influence in preventing drunken brawls and breaking of heads, which occasionally take place in the midst of such a large population as there is assembled at Ghin Ghin.

- Originally published on June 2, 1868

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What’s On Aussie Pops Gala on New Years Eve

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN ● The cast of A Very Naughty Christmas. Photo: Joel Devereux ■ Woodward Productions present the adults-only comedy A Very Naughty Christmas until December 23 at the Alex Theatre, St Kilda, directed by Alister Smith.

Starring as Santa is Tim Paige, joined by Kate Yaxley and Shay Debney, both of whom are returning to the A Very Naughty Christmas cast following several sell-out seasons in Brisbane.

Also cast in the cheeky and irreverent production are Alexia May Brinsley, Joe Kalou, and Jordan Twigg, Joshua Spiniello and Madeline Pratt.

Alex Woodward, executive producer of A Very Naughty Christmas said: “The fun that audiences have at A Very Naughty Christmas is only possible with a cast who bring irreverence and fun to the stage, and don’t take themselves too seriously.

“Combining the talents of our new cast members with the silly seduction Kate and Shay have brought to the stage in past years leaves no doubt in my mind that Melbourne audiences are going straight on Santa’s naughty list now that the show has kicked off in December.”

Performance Season: Until December 23 Venue: Alex Theatre, 1/135 Fitzroy St, St Kilda.

Tickets from $59 available from www.averynaughtychristmas.com - Cheryl Threadgold

Local Theatre Shows ■ OSMaD: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney film) Until December 16 at the Geoffrey McComas Theatre, 1 Morrison St., Hawthorn. Director: Joel Batalha; CoMusical Directors: David Barrell and Ned Dixon; Choreographer: Caitlin Lamont. www.osmad.com.au ■ HTC Youth Theatre: Grimmish Until December 16 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 turner Ave., Rosanna. Bookings: htc.org.au or 9457 4117.

■ PLOS Musical Productions: Catch Me If You Can the Musical, December 31 – January 7, 2024 at the Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St., Frankston. Bookings: plos.asn.au Encore Theatre: Peter Pan and the Pirates, January 12 – 20 at the Clayton Community Theatre, Cooke St, Clayton. Bookings: Trybooking or 1300 739 099.

■ Windmill Theatre Company: Noises Off (Michael Frayne) February 7 – 11 at Bunjil Place Studio, Narre Warren. Director: Ben Dowthwaite. Bookings: www.windmill theatre.com.au ■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Photograph 51 (by Anna Ziegler) February 7 – 24 at Williamstown Little Theatre, 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Natasha Boyd. Bookings: www.wlt.org.au/book-tickets ■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: Piece of Mind (by Emma Wood) February 8 – 24 at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre, Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Susan Rundle.

Bookings: lilydaleatc.com ■ Brighton Theatre Company: Love Song (by John Kolvenbach) February 16 – March 2 at the Bayside Arts and Cultural Centre, Carpenter St., Brighton. Director: Gaetano Santo and Jeff Saliba. Bookings: brightontheatre.com.au

■ PLOS Musical Productions presents Catch Me If You Can - The Musical from a special New Year's Eve performance on December 31 to January 6 at the Frankston Arts Centre.

The stage production is based on the Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks movie - Catch Me If You Can. Audiences will take a journey through the 1960s, with high energy dance numbers and the story about an incredible con artist who manages to fool so many for so long, with nothing more than his charm, imagination and chutzpah.

Performance Details: December 31 to January 6 Venue: Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St., Frankston Bookings: artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/ - Cheryl Threadgold

One Life

■ One Life, a splendid biographical drama with a moving, unforgettable narrative, will grace Australian cinema screens nationally from December 26.

This true, inspirational story tells of young British stockbroker Nicholas 'Nicky' Winton's courageous humanitarian efforts, commencing in 1938 in Prague before the outbreak of World War II. Winton devised a plan for he and his supporters to save over 600 children, mostly Jewish, from an imminent Nazi invasion, and transported them by train to stay with families in Great Britain.

Anthony Hopkins is brilliantly engaging as the modern-day Sir Nicholas Winton MBE. His reflections on the past transport us back in time to when the determination of his younger self (a terrific performance by Johnny Flynn) achieved what initially seemed impossible - raising funds for the children's travel expenses and their everyday needs, sourcing host families and facilitating the train journey operation, which became known as the Kindertransport.

Strong support and assistance for Winton's rescue plan came from Nicky's fellow humanitarians Trevor Chadwick (Alex Sharp), Doreen Warriner (Romola Garai), his mother Babi (Helena Bonham Carter), friend Martin Blake (Ziggy Heath) and others.

In Winton's modern-day world we meet his charming, matter-of-fact wife Grete Winton (Lena Olin) and an older Martin Blake (Jonathan Pryce).

In February, 1988, during the BBC show That's Life presented by Esther Rantzen (Samantha Spiro), a man in the studio audience, Nicholas Winton, is astonished to come face-to-face with some of the more than 600 Jewish children he saved on the eve of World War II. The surprise reunion and its outcome evolve into a heart-warming, momentous experience.

The film One Life is based on the book by Nicholas Winton's daughter, Barbara Winton, titled If It's Not Impossible ... The Life of Sir Nicholas Winton.

Director James Hawes, writers Lucinda Coxon and Nick Drake and their wonderful cast and crew, have crafted the biographical historical tale into a powerfully emotive movie experience not to be missed.

In Australian cinemas from December 26.

- Review by Cheryl Threadgold

MSO Concert

■ There was some wonderful twentieth century music performed by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) at Hamer Hall with three diverse composers on display in something of an eclectic program.

The Polish composer Grazyna Bacewicz’s Overture started proceedings. A somewhat unknown infrequently performed female composer, Bacewicz wrote the piece and had it premiered in the 1940s in Warsaw. It was a short six-minute work that had its moments, especially

● Dr Frank Abagnale Jr (Jordan Poyser) with Nurses (Larisa and Cait Coffey-Wong). Photo: Dylan Norrington in a rousing ecstatic finale befitting a well-written overture.

In contrast, the second piece played was Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op 43 by Sergei Rachmaninov, with Andrea Lam playing piano.

Consisting of 24 variations on the Paganini theme, these ranged in colour and mood from being delightful and full of light to darker more sombre pieces; the 18th variation in particular is very popular and instantly recognisable having been used in a number of different films over the years.

Lam showed virtuoso skills in playing these challenging pieces, with deft hands bringing to life all the subtle variety of emotion and mood found in the 24 variations.

After a brief interval, the third and final piece of the evening was Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No.10 in E minor, Op.93.

Shostakovich is a controversial figure in classical music, someone whose work is, generally speaking, either loved or hated.

The Tenth is not one of his better-known works and it was not always an easy experience to sit through as it could be quite strident and bombastic at times, notwithstanding some delightful and moving motifs and themes that occurred throughout the three movements.

Chief conductor of the MSO, Jaime Martin, was in charge and showed great verve and elan as he put the orchestra through its paces in realising three quite different works of music.

In particular, it was lovely to see him so effusive in his celebration of the players, roundly applauding their successful completion of the evening’s program.

- Review by Peter Murphy

Riverdance returns

■ Due to huge demand, a new Riverdance show have been added in Melbourne to the national tour.

Riverdance’s 25th Anniversary Show new 2024 dates is Monday, April 8, 7.30pm, at Margaret Court Arena.

Tickets to the new show go on sale at 1 pm today (Wed., Dec. 13) from Ticketek.

There are additional shows on April 6-7.

Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show is billed as powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favourite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award-winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance.

Composer Bill Whelan has rerecorded his mesmerising soundtrack while producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have completely reimagined the ground-breaking show with innovative and spectacular lighting, video, stage and costume designs.

In 1997, the spectacle known as Riverdance first swept across Australia, leaving an indelible mark on the nation's cultural landscape.

The mesmerising fusion of Irish and international dancing, music, and breathtaking visuals captured the hearts of audiences.

The explosive energy and unparalleled precision of the dancers and musicians left audiences in awe.

● Michael Cormick, Marina Prior, John Foreman, Jemma Rix. ■ It’s been a great year for the return of shows and concerts and the Australian Pops Orchestra plans to send the old year out with a bang, with three special New Year’s Eve concerts at Hamer Hall.

Under the baton of conductor John Foreman, the affectionally dubbed Aussie Pops concerts will feature popular songstress Marina Prior, along with internationally acclaimed baritone Michael Cormick, and star of Wicked and Frozen, Jemma Rix, to sing up a storm.

Now in their 40th year, these concerts have continually delighted Melbourne audiences and this year will be no exception.

“The Aussie Pops New Year’s Eve Gala has become a Melbourne tradition. In beautiful Hamer Hall you have the fabulous voices of Marina Prior, Michael Cormick and Jemma Rix, singing songs you know and love, all backed by a magnificent symphony orchestra, the Dana Jolly Dancers and Doug Heywood’s Camberwell Chorale.

“These concerts will send you into 2024 in a wonderful frame of mind,” Foreman says.

The concerts have become so popular that there needs to be three performances to fit everyone in.

The New Year’s Eve (and the Night Before) Gala concerts are on Saturday, December 30, and Sunday, December 31, at 8pm, with a matinee on Sunday, December 31, at 2pm. Tickets can be booked through artscentralmelbourne.com.au or through ticketek.com.au - Julie Houghton

Local Theatre Shows ■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Lifespan of a Fact (by Jeremy Karaken, David Murrell and Gordon Farrell at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Deborah Fabbro.

Bookings: malverntheatre.com.au ■ Eltham Little Theatre: Yes, Prime Minister (by Antony Jay and Jonathon Lynn) February 16 – March 2 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Samuel Chappel. Bookings: elthamlittletheatre.org.au Auditions ■ The 1812 Theatre: The Fire Raisers (by Max Frisch, translated by Alister Beaton) December 11 and 12 at 7.00pm at 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Andrew Ferguson. Auditions strictly by appointment.

Please send a resume prior to audition: afconsulting@bigpond.com.

■ Torquay Theatre Troupe: Sylvia (by A. R. Gurney) December 12, 14 at 7.00pm at Shoestring Playhouse, The Multi Arts Centre, 77 Beach Rd., Torquay. Director: Paul Friend. Audition enquiries: 0419536054.

■ The Basin Theatre Company: Jimmy the Beatle on January 29, 31st and February 3 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Tim Byron. Enquiries: 0425 722 137 ■ F.A.M.D.A.: The Architect (by Aiden Fennessey) February 4, 2024 at 10.00am at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, 79 Main St., Foster. Director: Bernadette Grainger. Audition bookings: 0439 394 704.

- Cheryl Threadgold

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Local Theatre The Convent

■ One can only assume that the unflagging energy of this cast of 10 in The Convent is drawn from creator/producer/choreographer Tyrone Anthony’s ebullient enthusiasm for his production.

Performed in the 150- year-old Temperance Hall in South Melbourne, perhaps the passion of prior occupants spruiking their cause may have seeped through the walls to pervade the atmosphere.

Far from temperate, this evening of immersive theatre is delightfully licentious as it explores themes of self-expression, sexual freedom and empowerment.

It is brought to the audience by a cast of highly talented exponents of dance, music and circus arts and with touches of humour.

All are invited to take part in a transformative experience with an open mind, with the promise of releasing the weight of shame, guilty pleasures and to explore our wildest fantasies in a sanctuary free from societal pressures.

Under the command of High Priestess (Brooke Boshuizen) the vast talents of each of these Melbourne artists portray an aspect of liberating the soul.

There are scenes depicting fairy tale dreams to the pursuit of true love, self-doubt, liberation from harsh judgment, finding deep connections, self-love and many more.

The chemistry between each and every cast member in this tight-knit company is testament to hard-fought trust developed through intensive rehearsal of challenging stage acts.

In addition, their enjoyment is infectious, indicated by spontaneous audience whoops and in-tempo clapping.

On a sparse ecclesiastical set, costume, lighting, sound and haze effects accentuate the vibrant physicality of The Convent performance.

Credit should be given to the technical team working along with Tyrone Anthony. Trish Squire and Taylor-Diamond Lord,Alexandra Vladimirov (choreography), Jeremy Dehn (AV technician and lighting design), Sound Moda (sound) and mixologist Katie Saxton.

- Review by Sherryn Danaher

Insert Self

■ Contemporary dance has always embraced changing styles, allowing choreographers to create unrestrainedly.

Since this reviewer’s first experience with contemporary dance, 48 years ago, many styles have been experimented with.

It's refreshing to see the variety of creatives in this space.

Choreographers Jayden Wall and David Prakash have melded hip hop and contemporary dance styles using seven talented emerging and professional dancers from the L2R Dance Group.

Insert Self is a journey exploring cultural differences and collective experiences.

The group had only been together for two weeks, but they all shared an energy and willingness to perform as an ensemble.

Their fluidity of movement was something to behold and treasure. The experience of watching this group was akin to an orchestra – everyone fitted in and the group would not be complete without them.

A highlight was L’Wel Gay “Ligi” Moo, who effortlessly spun, jumped and twisted mid-air in a dramatic display of street dance.

The choreographers asked the performers to say a tribute to their loved ones. The resultant dialogue was intriguing and interesting in its earnestness.

The sound design by M. L. Hall gave momentum to the entire piece. The dancers were highlighted by the clever lighting design of Sidney Younger.

The dance space of the Chunky Moves studio worked well for this performance.

L2R Dance group were a pleasure to watch and I look forward to seeing more of their style in future performances.

They can be found at l2r.org.au - Review by Lyn Hurst ● This is the final 2023 issue of the Melbourne Observer section. The first 2024 issue is scehduled to be published on Wednesday, February 7.

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SCARLET STILETTO AWARDS ■ Crime authors travelled from almost every Australian state to celebrate 30 years of mystery, murder and malice with Sisters in Crime's Scarlet Stiletto Awards, presented at South Melbourne's Rising Sun Hotel.

This year, a record 250 short stories competed for a record $12,720 in prize money. Over the lifetime of the awards, 4582 stories have been entered with 34 Scarlet Stiletto trophy and category winners going on to have books published.

These include Cate Kennedy, Tara Moss, Angela Savage,Aoife Clifford, Ellie Marney and Anna Snoekstra.

‘Skin and Bone’, a creepy short story about two female artists with strange specialities, by Canberra author Romany Rzechowicz, won the Swinburne University of Technology First Prize ($2000) and the coveted trophy, a scarlet stiletto shoe with a steel stiletto heel plunging into a mount. The same story also took out the Viliama Grakalic Art and Crime Award ($750).

Fiona Eagger and Deb Cox, the creators of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries and much more, presented the awards after discussing their lives in crime with host Senior Professor Sue Turnbull, crime fiction scholar, reviewer, and Sisters in Crime Ambassador.

“Like many of Sisters in Crime’s best ideas, the Scarlet Stiletto Awards sprang from a welllubricated meeting in St Kilda in 1994 when the convenors – including me – debated how we could unearth the female criminal talent that we were convinced was loitering with intent.

“When it came to the name, the ‘scarlet stiletto’ was the stand-out choice, a feminist play on the traditions of the genre (think silver dagger …).

“We love the way that the stiletto is both a weapon and a shoe worn by women. And, of course, the colour scarlet has a special association.

“And we were right – talent is loitering everywhere, sometimes in the most unlikely places.

“The winners have variously been librarians, editors, teachers, union officials, journalists, public servants, psychologists, investigators, hairdressers, exercise instructors, medical autopsy specialists, doctors, pharmacists, cattery managers. mothers, retirees, and, very occasionally, full-time writers.”

Emerita Professor Christina Lee, a doubleshoe winner, presented the judges’ report.

“Women’s crime fiction in Australia continues to charm, surprise, engage, frighten, and delight.

“As usual, most writers focused on murder, but this year also brought a lot of financial crimes – theft, fraud, and embezzlement. And we also saw an increased focus on the criminal possibilities of AI and robotics,” Professor Lee said.

Dr Carolyn Beasley said that Swinburne University of Technology was "so very very honoured to be able to support the incredible work of Sisters in Crime and the Scarlet Stiletto Awards”.

“It’s a privilege to be in the room with so many talented writers and passionate readers and to see return winners and emerging writers making their mark, whether it’s by bloodstain, gunshot, or poison. We can’t wait to read them all.”

For further details of prizewinners and the 2024 Scarlet Stiletto Awards, visit: sistersincrime.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold

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● Fiona Eagger and Deb Cox, creators of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, with host Senior Professor Sue Turnbull, crime fiction scholar, reviewer, and Sisters in Crime Ambassador.

Grease

■ Rehearsals are underway for the new stage production of Grease, which opens in Melbourne from December 31 at Her Majesty's Theatre.

Well-known Australian performers joining this version of the hit musical include Patti Newton (Miss Lynch - the Melbourne season), Marcia Hines (Teen Angel), (Paulini will play Teen Angel in certain performances), and Jay Laga'aia (Vince Fontaine).

Also joining the gang at Rydell High are Mackenzie Dunn (Rizzo), Brianna Bishop (Marty), Keanu Gonzalez (bad boy Kenickie), Lucy Fraser (Patty Simcox) and Gareth Isaac (Eugene).

The iconic Pink Ladies include Catty Hamilton (Frenchy) and Caitlin Spears (Jan), while Andy Seymour (Roger), Harry Targett (Sonny) and Tom Davis (Doody) are donning leather jackets as the T-Birds.

Ensemble cast members include Fabian Andrés, Lachlan Beck, Oscar Bridges, Laura Joy Bunting, Cristina D’Agostino, Axel Duffy, Madeleine Mackenzie, Anna Mellows, Conor Putland, Rose Shannon-Duhigg and Emma Whitefield.

Presented by John Frost for Crossroads Live Australia, Grease features 'dazzling' costumes and songs from the movie including Summer Nights, Sandy, Hopelessly Devoted to You, You’re The One That I Want, Greased Lightnin’, and Grease is the Word.

Following the stage premiere, the musical has famously been produced for the screen and inspired both a 1982 film sequel and a 2007 competition reality series, Broadway revivals of the stage show as well as numerous international productions.

Performance Season: From December 31 Venue: Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne Bookings: greasemusical.com.au/tickets/ melbourne/ - Cheryl Threadgold

Fish Creek Carnival

■ Gippsland will experience the thrill of the circus and the excitement of cabaret at the Fish Creek Carnival kicking off on New Year's Eve. The annual summer celebration is perfect for families and friends to come together and enjoy a week of fun and entertainment.

The carnival is an annual summer festival that celebrates circus, cabaret, and community in South Gippsland with a mission to bring people together and create a memorable, entertaining experience for everyone.

- Bronny Lane

● First rehearsal day for the Grease cast and crew.

● Luce Nguyen-Hunt, an emerging Vietnamese, Samoan and Rarotongan artist whose work will be part of the Surfacing exhibition, Trocadero Art Space, Footscray.

■ Midsumma and Photo 2024 present Queer Photo, an LGBTQIA+ showcase in Melbourne's West from January 27 to March 24 at various venues in Footscray, Newport and Werribee.

Queer Photo is a first-of-its-kind collaboration – comprising artist commissions of large-scale outdoor artworks, gallery exhibitions and an interactive public performance program by local and international artists across both the Midsumma Festival and Photo 2024 International Festival of Photography.

Featuring 17 artists, 14 exhibitions, 30 interactive events and seven locations, Queer Photo is a program transforming iconic venues and the streets of the West into a gallery of accessible and highly visible visual artworks from LGBTQIA+ artists.

Midsumma CEO Karen Bryant said: “We at Midsumma are very excited to have initiated this exciting new project, our first ever Queer Photo Festival program, taking over Melbourne’s West with bold public art.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Photo 2024 and Trocadero Projects to bring this to life with an exciting programming line-up that represents the very best in queer photography, whilst ensuring an accessible program with something for everyone.”

Photo Australia Founder / Artistic Director Elias Redstone said: “Photo Australia is proud to partner with Midsumma Festival to present Melbourne’s first festival of queer photography, celebrating some of the most important established and emerging queer voices from Australia and around the world.

“Queer Photo is part of the broader Photo 2024 festival that features 100 exhibitions across Melbourne and Victoria that respond to the theme The Future Is Shaped by Those Who Can See It, inviting artists to respond to what is happening in the world and suggest the possible and parallel futures that lie ahead.”

Midsumma Festival is Victoria's premier queer cultural festival, for and by communities who live with shared experiences around diverse gender and sexuality (DGS or LGBTQIA+).

Photo Australia was founded in 2018 to launch a major new photography biennale in Melbourne and sites across regional Victoria.

Taking place every two years, the festival addresses the major issues of our time in a program of free exhibitions, outdoor displays and artist commissions across the city, as well as awards, talks, workshops, tours and experiences. Photo encourages the public to engage with and think about photography and visual culture in new and inspiring ways.

Event Dates: January 27 - March 24.

Venues: Various, across Footscray, Newport and Werribee Further Details: midsumma.org.au/ queerphoto - Cheryl Threadgold

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Whilst Looking Glass Studios has proudly prepared over 2,000 photo tributes for the families of deceased persons, numerous clients are now adopting a “Be Prepared” approach in anticipation of the inevitable funeral service.

Proactive individuals are in fact arranging the photo tributes in advance of their passing!

These seniors see the benefits as: • Personal selection of preferred photos • Inclusion of favorite sound track/s • An opportunity to create a precise timeline of their life • Relief to family of the stress of an urgent search for photos, etc All photos are fully restored by our Studio prior to incorporation into the tribute whilst specific dates are not included to ensure ongoing suitability of the presentation - the eventual Order of Service caters for this need.

We arrange free collection and delivery in the Melbourne Metro area.

Arrangements can also be made for all other locations both intra and interstate.

Please contact our Creative Director, Rob Davy on 0412 825 469 or visit our website www.lgsmelbourne.com.au for further details (merely scan the QR code with the camera on your phone).

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Pride Without Prejudice ■ Like most Melburnians, I was feeling very flat by mid-2021. Ongoing COVID-related lockdowns and curfews had killed what remained of my social life.

And with health issues that made job-hunting pointless, I was struggling to survive on the Jobseeker so-calledbenefit.

After an absurd interaction with CentreLink, I vented at some length one night on Facebook. A few friends expressed sympathy. Then I received a message from Beverley Pinder, who didn’t just offer sympathy, but some paid work.

Having run a successful PR company for 30-plus years, Beverley made a point of knowing who was who in the local media, even a freelancer from yesteryear.

And I knew who Beverley was: her PR work aside, she had been a Miss Universe Australia not long after her family came here from Ceylon.

More recently, she had served two terms as a Councillor for the City of Melbourne and was an enthusiastic supporter of various worthy charities.

She was surprised to hear that I was unemployed, so I explained my situation.

Beverley told me she had made a start on writing her autobiography, but she needed an editor. Had I done any editing work? Would I be willing to take on the job?

I told her that early in my career as a contributor to The Age, senior journalists like Neil Jillett and Peter Weiniger had given me some valuable advice on keeping my writing concise, to make my copy as tight as possible.

Otherwise, some sub-editor focused solely on a word limit might be given licence to hack my work without care or mercy.

I asked Beverley to send me two chapters, I would edit them, and she could decide if I was the editor she wanted.

I read and re-read those two chapters, corrected a few minor errors of spelling or grammar; deleted several sentences or even paragraphs that I thought were dispensable, or could be summarised more concisely.

She agreed with all the changes I had suggested and confirmed her offer to pay me at an hourly rate to edit the book, and to help her complete it if necessary.

This job proved to be very enjoyable, whether I was working on each chapter as Beverley emailed them to me or meeting her to discuss what the remaining chapters should cover.

I came to know how Beverley thought and spoke well enough to ‘ghost’ some sections in words that she agreed captured her ‘voice’.

As the book (Pride without Prejudice: An Inspiring Life, through Wilkinson Publishing) took shape, I learned many things about her private life and public career.

● Beverley Pinder The successes and setbacks within sor, the late Father Bob Maguire mainthese are related with equal candour. tain, through fundraising and her own I gained a better understanding of her donations. But Beverley points out that character, her values and motivations. the White Australia Policy is history, I realised that her decision to con- and that a minority of ignorant racists tact me about editing her book was a can be found anywhere. typical act.

The other way she thanks AustraShe thought it was wrong that I lia is through her staunch belief that should be unemployed at my age. She Australia is not a racist nation. was in a position to extend a valuable This may surprise readers when helping hand and didn’t hesitate. she discusses the ways her family had At the same time, Beverley is no to negotiate the hurdles of the notorimug: she made the offer because she ous ‘White Australia’ Policy before saw me as a good choice. And I came being allowed to move here, or when to understand why many of her she recalls some of the racist taunts friends, peers and employees see her she and her brothers endured at as an inspiring mentor.

Her message in ‘Pride Without Because of her strength of person- Prejudice’ is that Australia is still a ality, you don’t want to let her down land of opportunity, where immigrants with careless or lazy work. can get ahead and be welcomed Beverley’s story is a remarkable among their fellow Aussies. one, although it shares many aspects And that those who do well enough with the stories of countless other im- can enrich their community by offermigrants who have helped to shape ing a helping hand to those who need the Australia of today. it. It’s a positive message, and I am Since her childhood, her parents pleased to have assisted the author in had talked about emigrating to Aus- preparing it for publication. tralia, so she was very excited when ■ Adrian Jackson was the jazz critic for The Age from 1978-199. He has it happened.

She saw Australia as a land of op- written for other publications includportunity, where she could ‘make it’. ing Rhythms, The Bulletin, Business And make it she did, initially through Review Weekly and Down Beat. He entering beauty quests, then through was artistic director for the working both hard and smart in the Wangaratta Jazz and Blues festival from 1990-2016. He also filled that role public relations field.

Beverley’s gratitude for this oppor- with the Melbourne International tunity is reflected in two ways here. Jazz Festival for six years from 1998, First is her generosity. She has always and with Stonnington Jazz for nine believed that charity benefits the giver years from 2006. In 2018, he was awarded a Medal of the Order of Ausas much as the receiver.

The success of her business al- tralia for his contribution to the Auslowed her to share her energy and tralian music industry. His book, ideas, and money, with charitable ‘Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and causes, including the Lighthouse Blues, 30 Years’, co-written with Foundation and the Foundation she Andra Jackson, was published by helped her friend and spiritual advi- Melbourne Books in 2022.

Rourke’s Reviews Best Films for 2023

■ Another year has rushed by, and 2023 has certainly been a big year, with too many tragic events to mention occurring.

Film wise, it has been an interesting year, and again there have been some stand-out releases.

Here are my favourite films for 2023. I would like to thank Ash Long for his tireless work throughout the year, and I would also like to send out my best wishes to James and Jenny Sherlock.

Of course, my biggest thanks goes out to you, the readers, who allow us to keep delivering a great paper. I hope everyone has a wonderful festive season, and a happy new year.

The Best.

1. Past Lives (M).

Successful playwright Celine Song makes an outstanding feature film debut, looking at a relationship and all the possibilities that could have been, in a way that is gentle, moving, and heartbreaking. Greta Lee and Teo Yoo are brilliant, and the story is gorgeously photographed and perfectly edited.

2. Women Talking (M).

Sarah Polley’s return behind the camera after a decade’s absence, is a stunning reworking of Miriam Toews’ book, beautifully directed and very well acted, leaving a powerful impact on the viewer.

3. Aftersun (M).

Featuring another incredible directorial debut, Charlotte Wells’ quietly magnificent drama looks at a father-daughter relationship with intelligence and impressive clarity.

Superbly acted.

4. Tar (M).

Writer/director Todd Field continues to channel Stanley Kubrick, and Tar is his most Kubrickian effort to date. Astounding in every way, this is the best kind of challenging cinema.

5. Godzilla : Minus One (M).

Made to celebrate the title creature’s 70th anniversary, this latest entry is one of the best Godzilla films ever, combining genuine spectacle with strong characters and moving drama, using its nuclear allegory to excellent effect. Impressively handled by director Takashi Yamazaki.

6. Pearl (MA).

Ti West’s terrific prequel to his 70’s horror film X is a compelling, unsettling character study (filmed like a 50’s Douglas Sirk picture) showing the mental decline of its title character. Co-writer/star Mia Goth delivers her greatest performance to date.

7. Killers Of The Flower Moon (MA).

Iconic film-maker Martin Scorsese crafts a delicate and bru-

● Aaron Rourke tal examination of a shameful part of American history, actually expanding on elements found in David Grann’s best-selling book. Performances are first-rate, and as usual, technically it’s world-class. A long but completely absorbing masterwork.

8. Suzume (PG).

After the slightly disappointing Weathering With You, Makoto Shinkai returns with this dazzling animated film, marvellously combining fantasy with drama, especially symbolism involving the tragic 3.11 disaster.

9. El Conde (MA).

Chilean director Pablo Larrain’s dark satire is wonderful, using the horrors of dictator Augusto Pinochet to present a vampire story which explores greed, power, corruption and moral decay, with many topics sadly all-too-relevant to what’s happening in the world today. The black-and-white cinematography is gorgeous.

10. Kill Boksoon (MA).

Tremendously entertaining mix of assassin action/thriller and mother-daughter comedy/drama from writer/director Byun Syunghun, featuring a towering central performance from Jeon Do-yeon, as Bok-soon Honourable mentions : Mamamoo My Con : The Movie; Baby Assassins 2; The Killer; The Royal Hotel; The Banshees Of Inisherin; Bottoms; When Evil Lurks; Sadako DX; Bones And All; Infinity Pool; Weird : The Al Yankovic Story; Smoking Causes Coughing; Air; Sick Of Myself; Sisu; Reality; Brooklyn 45; Sanctuary; They Cloned Tyrone; Godland; Shin Ultraman; No One Will Save You. - Aaron Rourke

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■ Hazel Phillips has worked in showbusiness in Australia for more than 50 years and has had a remarkable career in television, stage and film.

Hazel was born in Battersby, a little village in Yorkshire, England, in 1929.

In 1950 Hazel and her fiancé Bill emigrated to Australia and married the following year.

They had two boys, Mark and Scott. In 1956 Hazel entered a talent quest titled The Search for Miss TV and porceeded into the grand final with a classical piano comedy act.

The prize was £500 and although Hazel didn't win the quest when she went onstage to collect a consolation prize of a bunch of flowers, the whole audience stood up and gave her a standing ovation.

At that moment Hazel Phillips decided she wanted to be in showbusiness In 1961 the family were involved in a serious car accident and Hazel received severe injuries to her chin.

The marriage broke up and Hazel raised her two boys alone. She got a job singing in the choir of the variety television series Revue 61.

This led to a regular job with Channel 7 as a panellist on Beauty And The Beast which was hosted by Eric Baume.

Then Hazel became a regular on The Mavis Bramston Show with Barry Creyton, Carol Raye and Gordon Chater.

In 1966 Hazel toured Australia in the stage musical The Boys From Syracuse with Ted

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By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM Hamilton, Brian Hannan and Nancye Hayes.

In 1967 Hazel left Channel 7 to join the 0 - 10 Network as the hostess of a chat show titled Girl Talk.

At this stage Hazel had became a national television personality. On a visit to Hollywood she interviewed 52 famous Hollywood stars in 19 days.

These included Omar Sharif, Jean Simmons, Cornel Wilde and Charlton Heston.

Hazel went to the home of Bing Crosby and he talked about his romance with Grace Kelly during the filming of High Society.

In 1967, Hazel won both Gold and Bronze

● Hazel Phillips

Logie Awards for the most popular Female Personality on Australian television.

She appeared in a Brisbane Shakespeare In The Park production of The Merry Wives Of Windsor directed by Geoffrey Rush.

Hazel's television guest roles include A Country Practice, Number 96, Boney, G.P, Matlock Police and Brides Of Christ.

In 1989 Hazel appeared alongside fellow female Gold Logie winners Lorrae Desmond, Pat McDonald, Denise Drysdale, Jeanne Little and Rowena Wallace in the opening number of the TV Week Logie Awards.

In 2005 Hazel was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the Queen's Birthday Honours for service to the entertainment industry.

In 2008 Hazel published her autobiography Black River, Bright Star.

Hazel appeared on the television series Australia's Got Talent as a contestant to support her son Scott in 2011 and went on to perform in the semi-finals.

Kevin Trask 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

BLENDER STUDIOS INFLUENCES MELB. STREET ART Briefly My Room

■ Collingwood premiership players Jack Crisp and Oleg Markov, Melbourne’s Steven May and Libby Birch, Carlton’s Nic Newman, Richmond’s Katie Brennan, netballers Jo Weston and Kate Moloney, Matildas midfielder Chloe Logarzo, Melbourne Storm’s Josh King, Miss Universe Australia Moraya Wilson, cricketer Peter Handscomb and actor Jacinta Stapleton brought joy to families affected by childhood cancer.

More than a dozen Melbourne sporting greats and entertainment personalities came together to bring joy to young cancer patients and their families.

The children from the My Room Children’s Cancer charity teamed with their heroes for a morning of fun, laughter and unforgettable thrills at Gumbuya World Theme Park.

The Stars Align for My Room saw cancer sufferers and their families aged between three and 18 greeted by a guard of honour, comprising AFL and AFLW players, two great Aussie Diamond netballers, a Melbourne Storm forward, a Matilda former Aussie cricketer, an Aussie acting great and Miss Universe Australia as they entered the Theme Park.

This day was designed to bring joy to the young cancer patients by bringing them together with their heroes for an unforgettable experience, allowing them to momentarily escape their cancer battle.

From riding the water slides and exhilarating roller coasters to getting up close and personal with the resident wildlife, supporting Magpies’ star Oleg Markov as he fed the resident Tasmanian Devils, there was no shortage of laughter and fun, providing respite from the daily challenges of battling cancer. My Room children’s cancer charity is a volunteer-led charity founded by families, funding crucial financial support.

■ Your correspondent and wife were invited to Blender Studios for their annual display and Christmas party.

An unusual venue, one enters via the lane next to No33 and is painted on all sides and includes the cobblestones. One then enters the Blender Studios to find approximately 24 studios with each three sided and artists using same as their studios. This gives them a space to work and fellow artists to exchange ideas. Each artist decorates their venue with their own ideas and even the floor is painted.

Blender Studios is the home of many street artists and in 2001 Blender Studios became a major centre for the emerging Melbourne street art scene.

There has always been a blend of street artists and research based artists and this has had an extraordinary influence on the development of urban art in Melbourne. Through Blender, street artist began to consider context, form and concept, while the other artists at the studio had a chance to play with an immediate and ephemeral art form, changing course of their practice.

To visit Blender Studios go to Google and click on CBD Art Tours and follow instructions.

Blender Studios 33-35 Dudley St, West Melbourne

Triennial NGV Triennial 2023 With nearly 100 projects by 129+ artists, designers and collectives from 30 countries and regions, NGV Triennial 2023 is a powerful and moving snapshot of the world today as captured through the work of over 120 artists, designers and collectives working at the forefront of global contemporary practice.

More then 25 projects commissioned by the NGV will make their premiere at the NGV Triennial 2023.

It attests to the extraordinary ways in which leading and emerging artists and designers capture and recount the stories of our time.

With many of the works on display entering the NGV Collection, the NGV Triennial 2023 establishes a lasting legacy for Victoria that can be accessed for many generations to come.

The Arts

OK. With John O’Keefe Swifty scores another gong

with Peter Kemp Visitors will encounter an array of artforms and disciplines ranging from robotics to AI, textures to sculpture, and animatics to conceptual art.

Exhibition closes April 7.

National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne

199 Works Water Colour Country: 199 works from Hermannsburg.

Celebrating this incredible legacy and lasting importance of the Hermannsburg school of watercolourists, Water Colour Country: 100 works from Hermannsburg brings together the NGV’s significant holdings from this pivotal school of Australian art, including 77 never before displayed works generously gifted to the NGV. The exhibition features both historical and contemporary works by more than 40 Arrernte, Western Arrernte and Kemarre/Longa artists working at Hermannsburg from the 1930s to the present day, including Albert Namatjira, his sons, Enos, Ewald, Gabriel and Oscar Namatjira, as well as significant figures from artistic familied, such as the Inkamaia, Pareoultja and Raberaba families.

Exhibition closes April 14.

The Ian Potter Centre Federation Square Swanston St, Melbourne - Peter Kemp

● Taylor Swift ■ According to People magazine, Taylor Swift got top gong in the most streamed artist of 2023 with 26.1 billion streams since January 1. This earned Swifty $100 million in royalties from Spotify, organisers of the head count.

Family reunion

■ Members of the Spears family got together to celebrate the 42nd birthday of daughter Brittney. In attendance were Brittney's Mum, Lynne, along with Brittney's elder brother Byran who Brittney described as' like a dad and my best friend'. Conspicuous by his absence was Brittney's biological father .

It’s A Wrap

■ 'Who Wants To be A Millionaire ?' fades to black-over and out, as of January next year. Compere Eddie McGuire is philosophical about the closure after 25 seasons . Over the years the quiz show has gifted two lucky players a million bucks out of a total of150 contestants. Total cash pool Eddie gave away is $60 million.

Comings and Goings

■ Shuffling of the deckchairs at 9News taking place right now. Jessica Millward has been elevated to European correspondent, based in London. Carrie-Anne Greenbank will be returning from London and will reappear on 9 Melbourne.

Worth Waiting

■ Making a return season to Melbourne is Six, the powerhouse musical that continues to woo 3.5 million fans worldwide each year. Six is booked for Comedy Theatre, Melbourne , August 2024. To be on the waiting list add your details to www.sixthemusical.com.au Waiting list registration opens March 2024.

- John O’Keefe

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

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

Out and About

Seasons Greetings

Hall sues Oates

■ It’s that joyous time of the year and all the management and staff of the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard in the heart of West Hollywood, send their very best wishes for the festive season.

They are all looking forward to welcoming all Australian tourists in 2024. Make the Ramada the entry point for your trip to America.

You will always find a friendly person to help you and they are happy to assist in any way. It looks like 2024 will be the year for international travel. So, see you soon in the village.

■ Slated as the "number-one selling duo in music history," Hall and Oates are known for taking the 70s and 80s by storm with infectious pop-rock tracks like ‘Sara Smile’, ‘She's Gone’, ‘Say It Isn't So’, and more. Sixteen timeless Hall and Oates classics made it into the Top 10 from 1974 to 1991. Six hits including ‘Kiss on My List’, Rich Girl’, ‘Private Eyes’, ‘Maneater’, ‘You Make My Dreams (Come True)’, and ‘Out of Touch’," peaked at number one. Hall and Oates were inducted as a duo (despite disbanding multiple times) into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003 and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. In 2020 the pair celebrated one billion streams of ‘You Make My Dreams (Come True)’. As millions of ‘Private Eyes’ wait patiently for the sealed documents to be released to the public, fans, especially those who hoped for a future Hall and Oates reunion, expressed apparent sadness regarding the litigation. "Daryl Hall is suing John Oates. The documents are sealed so we don’t know why yet. But I’m suddenly depressed. Say it ain't so? My favorite artists of all time." No additional information is available at this time as the legal battle proceeds.

Gavin’s message

■ Once again, we find ourselves approaching the Christmas Festive Season with great speed. Every year seems to roll around even faster than the year before and I am sure that we will make the best of the most wonderful time of the year.

With the traditional beginning of the holiday season in the US being Thanksgiving Day, we all had the opportunity to reflect on all the pressures of life and we quietly consider all the people and activities in our lives for which we can give thanks.

It is a great tradition and I know that I and Alan Johnson have many people that we wish to thank for support and friendship during 2023. To all our dear family and friends, loyal clients, readers of this page and our editor of your Local Paper, Ash Long, we thank you and make our commitment to serve you, to the very best of our ability, in 2024. Merry Christmas and a Happy, Safe and Prosperous New Year to you all.

Eatery named the best

● Alan Johnson, Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites Managing Director, pictured with Santa Claus

Tay Tay is Number One

■ This year's World’s Most Powerful Women list has arrived and Forbes ranked Taylor Swift as one of the top five. For the 2023 list, the global pop star soared from No. 79 in 2022 to No. 5 this year. The feat comes as no surprise as Swift has spent the last year shattering records and reaching new highs in her career. In October, the Grammy winner became a billionaire, and her unbelievably popular Eras Tour grossed nearly $850 million across 66 shows in the US. According to the US Travel Association, the US leg of the Eras Tour added over $5 billion to state economies per Forbes. “She’s like a big corporation, essentially, operating in many sectors,” labor economist and University of Chicago professor Carolyn Sloan was quoted saying in the Forbes write-up about Swift. “Her audience has skewed so young and so female for so long that people may have underestimated how big this thing could be, economically. I don’t think anybody doubts that today.” Swift may be the most powerful woman in the pop music world this year, but when it comes to the world at large, three politicians came out on top: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, US Vice-President Kamala Harris, and Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni. Still, this quote from branding expert Stacy Jones sums it up: “All those people with hard power are truly powerful women, but they’re not going to be able to change the world in the way that Taylor Swift is.”

■ Name something more fulfilling than consuming a hearty bowl of pasta topped with your favourite ingredients after a long day. We'll wait. Though this dish is said to have originated in Italy, pasta was actually born in China during the Shang Dynasty. Despite its many forms and the countless texts in which it has appeared, pasta seems to be universally associated with Italy. According to history, however, pasta’s earliest roots begin in China, during the Shang Dynasty (17001100 BC), where some form of pasta was made with either wheat or rice flour. Pasta didn't flourish throughout Italian culture until the 14th century. In modern times, there are a handful of Italian restaurants scattered throughout the country that serve delicious pasta plates with various ingredients and shapes. According to a list compiled by 24/7 Tempo, the best pasta in all of California can be found at Mother Wolf located at 1545 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles. Customers should try the "pizza bianca con porchetta" or the "spaghetti all’ arrabbiata." www.motherwolfla.com

Britney’s dad: leg gone

■ As hybrid sales slumped and electric-vehicle sales rose a year ago, the EV-hybrid debate looked settled.

Elon Musk’s vision for an EV future is being challenged anew

by Toyota’s re-energised hybrid plans.

Hybrid vehicles, which are often cheaper than all-electric rivals, have seen a surge in buyers this year, in part because of new offerings by Toyota and its luxury brand Lexus.

■ Britney Spears' estranged father, Jamie Spears, has reportedly had his leg amputated.

A source from the singer's hometown of Kentwood, Louisiana, said Jamie had to have his leg amputated last month due to an infection.

"He had a knee replacement and got a terrible infection from it," the insider shared. Jamie had several unsuccessful surgeries before the amputation, which was "a last resort." Jamie has been suffering with a bad infection that has required surgery. He has been hospitalised for weeks in a special infectious disease facility. He was dealing with complications from a knee replacement he underwent in the mid2000s. Sources added that he had lost more than 25 pounds and looked extremely thin as he went in and out of medical care. In September 2021, Jamie was revealed as Britney's conservator and the pop star told the public that he had been "abusive" while controlling her personal, medical, and financial decisions. Shortly after, a judge in Los Angeles terminated the pop icon's conservatorship after 13 years. In October of 2022, Spears shared a scathing post about her father and her family for going "along with it and treat me like a f– king dog".

Shopping malls

California bound

GavinWood

From my Suite at the Ramada Plaza Complex on Santa Monica Blvd

Tesla vs Toyota

■ Hundreds of older, low-end US malls have lost at least half of their value since the industry’s peak in late 2016, according to real-estate research firm Green Street.

As values fall below their outstanding debt balances, owners usually stop paying the mortgages and look to renegotiate or hand back the keys.

That’s when Namdar Realty Group and Mason Asset Management like to swoop in. The New York-based real-estate partners make money by buying malls cheap and keeping them going, even as town officials beg them to sell them.

● Britney Spears

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■ If you are considering coming over to California for a holiday, then I have got a special deal for you. We would love to see you at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood.

I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper. Please mention ‘Melbourne Observer’ when you book to receive the ‘Special Rate of the Day’ for your advance bookings.

Please contact: Jennifer at info@ramadaweho.com Happy Holidays, Gavin Wood.

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Divvying up the spoils ■ Possibly the earliest newspaper reference to the Flowerdale district was a mention of Roderick McKenzie to be a magistrate “of the territory and its dependencies”.

The (Feb. 22, 1845) described Mr McKenzie as being of ‘Flowerdale, Goulburn River’.

The Melbourne (Apr. 25, 1848) noted that Mr McKenzie had made application for a lease of the ‘Flowerdale’ station.

The public notice in the newspaper was signed by ‘C.J. La Trobe’ of the Superintendent’s Office.

Similar advertisements appeared in the and newspapers.

The estimated area of the run was 10,240 acres.

In a notice (Oct. 3, 1848) regarding ‘Claims to Leases of Crown Land’ published in John Murchison’s listing was for: Name of run—Kurysdale King Parrot Creek Estimated area—14,080 acres Estimated grazing capabilities— 6,000 sheep Hilly country generally, and inaccessible for sheep in many places; bounded on the south by Captain McKenzie, on the east by J. Cotton and Millar, and McFarlane, west by Mr Hawdon and A. McKenzie, north by river Goulburn. ★ Other claims included: No. 118.

Christiana Larimour Name of run—Mount Pleasant Estimated area—4,000 acres Estimated grazing capabilities— 300 head of cattle Bounded on the east commencing at Black's water-hole about 500 yards north of the Gipps Land road bearing north 8 miles; on the north bearing west by scrubby ranges 5 miles; on the west bearing south by a gum scrub 3 miles; on the south from the gum scrub bearing due east to the commencing point. ★ No. 124.

Donald McBean Name of run—Old crossing place Goul burn River Estimated area—16,000 acres Estimated grazing capabilities— 400 head of cattle Bounded on the north by Mr Barnett's run, on south by Nicholson and Roach's run, on the east by Sandy creek, on the west by the Stoney creek. ★ No. 125.

Alexander McKenzie Name of run—Reedy Creek Estimated area—20,480 acres Estimated grazing capabilities— 4,000 sheep Bounded on the south by Mr White head, on the NW by Mr Edgehill, on the north and east by Mr Murchison and Captain McKenzie. ★ No. 126.

Andrew and Morris Mulchinagh Name of run—Muddy Creek Estimated area—6,400 acres Estimated grazing capabilities— 640 head of cattle Bounded on the west by the Muddy creek for about 4 miles, on the north and east by a creek dividing the run from Mr Watson (late Fletcher's), on the east and south by high ranges and scrub.

● Sir William Henry Fancourt Mitchell ★ Boundary with Mr Hunter east 7 No. 127. fur ongs, north 2 miles 5 furlongs, William Henry Fancourt NW 1 mile, NNW 4 miles 7 furlongs Mitchell 7 chains with Mr Joyce, SW by W 5 Name of run—Terrick Terrick miles 1 fur long with Mr Bucknell, Estimated area—65,000 acres SW by W 2 miles 7 furlongs, boundEstimated grazing capabilities— ary with Mr Cameron, S by E 7 20,000 sheep miles, ESE 7 furlongs 3 chains with This run lies between the rivers Captain Hepburn, NE by N 1 mile Loddon and Campaspie. It is I furlong, NE by E 5 miles 4 furbounded on the south and west by longs, E 4 furlongs 3 chains.

Mr Aitkin's run, on the north by Mr ★ Wheatley's, on the east by Messrs No. 131.

Bear and Dunsford's and unlicensed Henry Moor and Septimus Marlands. tin ★ Name of run—Yallock and No. 128.

Torbinoorup William Henry Fancourt Estimated Area—5,400 acres Mitchell Estimated grazing capabilities— Name of run—Barfold 600 head of cattle Estimated area—45,000 acres Bounded on the north by Estimated grazing capabilities—400 impenetra ble scrub, running into the head of cattle, 15,000 sheep great swamp, n the east by scrub and Bounded on the east by the heathy ranges, on the west and south Colliban river, on the west by the by a line run ning 3 miles from WestMajor's line, on the S by a line drawn ern Port bay. at the termination of Messrs Pipers ★ and Jeffries and Donnithorne's run, No. 132. on the west by Piper's creek and Henry Matson Messrs Beauchamp and Pohl man's Name of run—Niagaroon runs.

Estimated Area—16,000 acres ★ Estimated grazing capabilities— No. 129.

100 head of cattle 4,000 sheep James Mouat Bounded by the river Acheron on Name of run—Yarraberb the east about 7 miles, neighbour Estimated area—38,400 acres Major Davidson by the Goulburn Estimated grazing capabilities— river to the northward about 1½ miles 6,500 sheep neighbour Pettet and Kerr, by MrA North a line drawn due east from Cunninghame to the NW about 2½ the centre of Thorpe's waterhole for miles, by a mountain range to the 8 miles 32 chains, and from thence southward about 5 miles, by Gova line SE 4 miles 29 chains; east a ernment Land to the SE beyond two line drawn SSW 5 miles 5 chains, creeks running into the Acheron south a line drawn west 5 miles 49 ★ chains to Myers' creek; thence crossNo. 133. ing the creek and running west 3 Miller and McFarlane miles 3½ chains; thence north 2 Name of run—Murrindinda miles 49 chains; thence due west to Estimated area—22,400 acres Bulleen or bullock creek, west by Estimated grazing capabilities— the Bulleen creek to Thorpe's 8,000 sheep waterhole.

Bounded on the east by the ★ Muddy Creek, along which it exNo. 130. tends about 8 miles, on the west by a Dugald McLachlan high dividing range separating it from Name of run—Glengower the run of Captain McKenzie and Estimated area—41,280 acres John Cotton, along which it extends Estimated grazing capabilities— about 5 miles, on the north by a range 10,000 sheep and creek, dividing it from the runs

of the said John Cotton and Henry Johnstone, along which it extends about 9 miles, and on the south by a creek and water course dividing it from the run of William Bamblett, along which it extends 7 miles or thereby. ★ No. 138.

Alexander Fullerton Mollison Name of run—Pyalong Estimated area—60,000 acres Estimated grazing capabilities— 20,000 sheep Bounded on the E and NE by the run of Mr. W. Hamilton and the run of Mr. John H Patterson, the boundaries of which have been fixed by mutual consent, the length of the whole line is estimated to be 13 miles; on the N and NW by the run lately occupied by Mr. W. Patterson and the run of the Messrs Pohlman, this line is estimated at 10 miles in length; on the W by the run of Dr. Baynton, the boundary line having been pointed out by the Commissioner, its length is estimated to be 7 miles; on the SW by the run of Mr. Simmons, length of line estimated to be 4 miles; on the S by the runs of Captain Cain and Mr. Sutherland, the boundary running along the high range, the length of this line is estimated to be 10 miles. ★ No 140 Roderick Mackenzie Name of Run—Flowerdale Estimated area—10,240 acres Estimated grazing capabilities— 250 head of cattle, 6,000 sheep.

Commencing at the upper Goulburn Road, which road forms the line of boun dary from the top of the Big Hill, until the road crosses the Strath Creek, when the Strath Creek takes up the line of boundary until it joins the King Parrot Creek, forming the NW line; the King Parrot Creek then forms the boundary with the exception of a small enclosed bend just opposite the head station, until it reaches a ford 4 miles up, when a cattle track with marked trees forms the line to a small creek, when the creek forms the line up to the highest water hole, and from thence a line E and by N to the top of the nearest range, outside that the boundary is the dividing range between Mr. Cotton, Mr. Miller, and this station; on the E side a line of marked trees, boundary with Mr. Hardy; on the S and W bounded by barren and scrubby ranges, until within a ¼ of a mile of the Goulburn road, when the top of the Big Hill divides from Mr. Mackenzie, Reedy Creek. ★ No. 162 William and Donald Ryrie Name of run—Yereng Estimated area—30,000 acres Estimated grazing capabilities — 1,600 head of cattle 3,400 sheep Commencing at the junction of Scrubby Creek and the Yarra; bounded on the W for about 6 miles

by Scrubby Creek, which separates Yereng from the run of Gardiner and Fletcher; on the S by a line from the sheepstation on Scrubby Creek to the junction of the Little River and the Yarra, and continuing across the Yarra to the dividing range ; on the E by the dividing range ; on the N by Watts River and the Yarra downwards, until it meets the marked boundary line between Graham and Ryrie and Yereng, thence along the said boundary line which bears about NNE for 1½ miles, and continuing

along the marked boun dary line between Dickson and Ryrie for about 1½ miles W by N, and thence by the range on the N side of the Yarra to the conmencing point. ★ No. 165 William Smith Name of run—Barker's Heifer Station Estimated area—1,600 acres Estimated grazing capabilities — 300 head of cattle.

Length from Allan's side line to the Heath 2½ miles, from Willoby's side line to Ruffy's side line 1 mile. ★ No. 167.

Joseph Stevenson.

Name of run—Christmas Hills Estimated area—9600 acres Estimated grazing capabilities — 3000 sheep Bounded on the S by a line of marked trees, on the W by Mount Graham, on the N by barren ranges, on the E by Mr. Ryrie's station. ★ No. 168.

Michael Steel, (per William Highitt) Name of run—Steel's Horse Station Estimated area—2,500 acres Estimated grazing capabilities1,000 sheep or 200 horses Commencing at the Deep creek on east side of run at a paddock in the occupation of Thomas Brock bearing west to a point about ¼ of a mile south of a paddock in the occupation of James Purves, thence by a bend of the creek to the commencing point. ★ No. 176.

Joseph Sutherland Name of run—Moranding Estimated area—28,000 acres Estimated grazing capabilities— 500 head of cattle or 9,000 sheep Bounded on the NE by a marked line running south easterly 1 mile, then by Kilmore creek running southerly 1½ miles, then by a dividing range running easterly and southeasterly 2¼ miles, then by marked line running north-easterly 1¼ miles to a creek, the whole being a dividing line from Glenarona station of Mr William Hamilton ; on the east by the said creek running southerly 1¼ miles to the Sydney road, then by the Sydney road southerly 1¼ miles, then by a marked line running south-easterly 1¾ miles to the dry creek, then by the dry creek ½ mile, then by a marked line running EN easterly 1¼ miles to the Bald Hills, the whole being a dividing line with the station of the late Mr Edgill of Mount Piper, or the Sugar Loaf.

Also, on the east by a marked ine running southerly 3½ miles, being a dividing line with Mr Whitehead's sta tion ; on the SE by the dry creek ¾ of a mile, and then by a marked line and plough furrow running southwesterly 3½ miles to the Sydney road, then by the Sydney road running northerly 2¼ miles to the special survey of Kilmore, being a dividing line with Belle Vue sta tion of Robert Broadhurst ; then by Kilmore survey 5¼ miles, then by a creek 2¾ miles and a marked line 2 miles running westerly to a dividing range, being a di viding line with Pontesford station of A. D. and A. E. Tootal ; on the W by a di viding range running north-westerly 3¼ miles, being a dividing line with the late Captain Cain's station ; on the NW by a dividing range running north-easterly 4½ miles and by a marked line 2 miles to the commencing point, being a dividing line from Mr Mollison's station.

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Magazine Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@robfomusic.com.au

Just Be Gone

■ Sydney based duo Frank and Wendy have released their new single Just Be Gone and add to their amazing long run of hits.

The new track is described as a fun country pop song written about that classic situation of when you’ve had enough, and that someone just has to go, says their media release.

The duo are hoping for similar music chart placing that has come their way over the past two years with an impressive run of successful single releases.

Sandown replay

■ Popular Melbourne band Replay 6 will rock the new year in at the Sandown Regency on December 31.

A fun filled night is promised with prizes, surprises, great food and drink and traditional Sri Lankan fare served at midnight.

For tickets and more info call Esric, 0447 782 410.

Rodeo Nights

■ Murder Highway is the new single for Country Rock n Roll band Rodeo Nights.

With two EPs now added to their music releases, you can expect to hear their songs infused with some blues and punk.

More info www.facebook.com/ rodeonights76 - Rob Foenander

BLOODLINES BY THE HUXLEYS ■ The Abbotsford Convent presents Bloodlines by The Huxleys and Altar by Em Tambree as part of Midsumma 2024 from January 21 - February 11.

Bloodlines by The Huxleys is a highlight exhibition presented in partnership with the Abbotsford Convent and Midsumma 2024.

This multi art form exhibition honours artists lost to HIV/AIDS and is a loving tribute to the many influential voices silenced by the HIV/AIDS epidemic of the 1980s and 90s.

Premiering at World Pride and Sydney Festival in early 2023, this is the first chance for Melbourne audiences to experience The Huxleys evocation of the colourful, rebellious and creative spirit of these LGBTIQA+ artists that helped shift the worlds of queer art and culture into new realms.

Celebrating The Huxleys’ skills in costume design, performance and photography, Bloodlines is designed as a joyous sparkling séance celebrating queer excellence — interpreting each artist's influence and oeuvre in a uniquely Huxley fashion.

The work pays a heartfelt debt to artists who paved the way, and informed and inspired the practices of The Huxleys and countless other artists working today.

Will and Garrett Huxley said: “The work we do is only possible because of these formative artists.

They fuelled us, fed us and set us

● Bloodlines by The Huxleys. free. They should still be with us Altar is a performance about today. They fought and shone compelling exploration of closeted brightly. relationships, self-discovery and “We stand on the shoulders of the intricacies of human connecthese giants, and we carry their tion. torch. We hope these works shine Two childhood best friends, light onto icons and heroes, known Dana and Sutton, eventually beand unknown, and share our col- come strangers who share a secret. lective queer history with as much One they have kept for over a delove and sequins that we can mus- cade. Sutton's life is a testament ter.” to her aspirations — the white picket Altar is the debut show by play- fence, a husband, three children. wright Em Tambree, inspired by But amid her well-thought-out their lived experience growing up life plan was something Sutton queer as a member of an Evangeli- could never have accounted for ... cal Church in regional Queensland. Dana.

Crossword Solution No 24 DRE AME RS S UP E RMA N S H I NBONE HE NCHMEN E L A OA F R A MA S A I E R T E A R A I ME A T I E S T P R E A CH E S P ROC L A I M WR E A K I NG O N Z S I RE M O RA I S E K T E R I N W D H B A DGE R R NA I ROB I R DE I T I E S N A L L S E T L U HE EDS S N C L A NG N O HAGUE U N AMA T E UR R RE DS E A T URG I NG D P RE CE DE A H B A NA NA E A N T E NNA D L E AD TO K L A NDRE A S C ROB E S E A ME L B A M OB L I GE S A I R U E A T E AMS UP E M S I E S S C R EWB A L L B A RGE R T AUD I O OB S CURE S T E A R N A C I D NUDG I NG T URN E N A E QU I V E RE D A TONE D R E EMP I RE SQU I RRE L U L S C R R Y MOR S E O N S U F L L E X C I T E D P L A Y E DUP T A S T I E S T E P I T OME L A L ONCE T S R I G H R HORN E B R T H I GH MOGU L B RA VO CADGERS S E RP E N T T L E E R I E O A B U N E T A N MOD EM R A P HRA S E E D I NE D R I ODE L A T HE R P RA NCE E N D I A L M CE DE R YU L E E T A K E F E GRE T E L W OP A L A DHE RE S RE A D M RO T AR Y Y X ME DA L R I M I O U O D HA REM B O K COMP L A I N A B RU P T L Y T I T A L Y P R I CE L N I CER V S G D S P L I L I GH T B O S E P I S T L E A UN T S OSCARS Y I E L DS N M I N I V A SW I M S NOD S H I RA N E L I MA H E HONS HU N RE I GN Y E A S T L E A S H N RE AGAN R E E AG L E N E T C R T I C C EGGE D F C H Y B R I DS MOC K S H E DGE A L A RM A S S E R T S N SOY A A I I S R P D MOW S C E A U L S CE P T RE I MP E D I NG K E ROS ENE I NANE L Y N A E G I B E D N M D N L L I K S E M EGY P T I A N I NS CR I B E EMB E DS R E GEM I N I E E N L I DO L MUDD L E R CA NS U E N G S I DE S T E P S ME T RO L O A V A S T A S P ARAGUS N V R O E E T H I E V E S D T N B M S A V I A TOR B N I N T H N E P A DRE D DA B B L E S O D P E DA N T O E NGORGE U RA B B I S L L A L GE R I A R S A NDRA W A DA P T S A CHA I NED V R CRA S H V I M I NOR S E AGRE E N S CE A S E S W OV E RS E E E ME A NDE R E D I GE S T A N X MACH R D L A D L E R D M I CE N V E ME D I A TOR OU T P A CE S I N J UR I E S OP I N I ONS E I S K I R T L E SUE E K T P R C A DS SWE E T E N S R U D E N E S S A S S E S S E D P E E R L E S S

Today is Sutton's wedding day.

Dana has been invited but Dan will be in attendance.

Transcending the boundaries of traditional theatre, Altar is a sitespecific performance at the Rosina Courtyard; nestled inside the Convent's grounds. Altar stars NIDA graduate Evie Korver (Sutton) and trans non-binary writer, actor and producer, Bugs Baschera (Dan) with direction by Alanah Guiry. ALTAR examines and explores Sutton and Dan’s history in the church as childhood friends, adolescent lovers and eventual strangers inside the confines and constraints of their congregation.

Bloodlines by The Huxleys Exhibition January 21 - February 11.

Stitch ‘n’ Bitch (quilt-making workshop) — Saturday February 3, 12 Noon – 3pm including panel discussion, 2 pm– 3pm Artist Talk and Tour — Sat Feb 10, 2 pm– 3pm. Held in the North Laundry at the Abbotsford Convent Altar February 7 - 10, Auslan Interpreted Performance – February 9, Q and A – February 9 Relaxed and Tactile Tour – February 10 Venue: Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St., Abbotsford Further information: https:// abbotsfordconvent.com.au/event/ midsumma-festival-bloodlines-bythe-huxleys/

Observations with Matt Bissett-Johnson

Mike McColl Jones

Top 5 THE TOP 5 COMMENTS HEARD DURING CHRISTMA S WEEK. CHRISTMAS 5.“For the last time … would someone please remind Rudolf about deodorant!”

4.“Rack off Bugs ... you’re in the wrong cartoon.”

3.“The winner of the Christmas gift that just keeps on giving - Alan Joyce”.

2.“Ditto - Dan Andrews!"

1. EVERYONE - Have a Merry Christmas and a great 2024.

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TT-YY CARAVAN. 16’ Windsor Windcheater Pop Top. Single beds. Heavy duty.

Towing gear. Many extras,.

VGC. $15,000. Briar Hill.

9434 7546.

DD-HH CARAVAN. Roma Eelegance, 2010. Double bed, AC, 3 way fridge, solar panel. TV aerial.

Cooktop. Many extras. GC. $36,000. Murrindindi.

0408 135 961.

OO-SS CARGO BOOT LINER. Honda Accord. MY12.

Genuine, black. EC. $85 ONO. Gladstone Park.

0402 282 477.

OO-PP

FISH TANK. One metre long. Long. $70. Clothes dryer, $100. Narre Warren.

0402 483 707.

VV-XX FISHING RODS and reels. 3. Unused. Red Baron, $25 each. Bench vice, small, $10. Boat oars, $50 pair. Car ramps, $40 pair. Small boat anchors, 2, $40 each.

Mouth organ, 10 hole chromativ, unused, $20.

Altona. 9398 2531.

VV-XX FLURO LIGHTS. 24-volt DC. Sanyo. 5 light. New. Still in boxes. GC. $15 each. Greensborough.

0406 939 273.

TT-YY FOOTBALL RECORD. Collector signed. 1991.

Richmond vs Collingwood.

Signed by Ryan Banik Hogg and Trewalla of Richmond Football Club. GC. $50.

Kilmore. 0458 111 654.

VV-XX FORD XF. Panel Van. VIN 6FPAAAY JGGCPM 77320. . $1500. St Albans. 0481 213 471.

VV-XX FORD BR UTE. Tidy for age. Auto. XR6. Original.

RWC. Canopy fair, hard lid supplied. Runs very well.

Tow bar. Gets me everywhere. TDW-100. EC. $11,000. Seymour.

04129 88 1 573.

TT-YY

KEYBOARD. Yamaha. 61 keys. GC. No PSRE373. In box. $60. Mt Martha.

5973 4163.

HH-MM

PATIO SET. Aluminium. 4 chairs and glass top table.

90 x 90 cms. Very little use. GC. $125. Mont Albert. 9898 7123.

OO-PP PUMP. Yardworks Water Transfer Pump. 1100W Model. YW1100TP. Integrated Trolley. 4600-lt per hour. EC. $650. Gladstone Park. 0402 282 477.

OO-PP RADIO GRAM. Healing RPTC 5-system. Plays AM/ FM phono and tapes. Complete with speakers. GC. $50. Glen Waverley. 9560 8175.

HH-MM RECLINER CHAIR. Beige. $1500. Croydon.

9725 2105.

OO-PP RECORDS. Learn French.

16 records. 78 rpm. $20.

Box Hill South. 9890 7904.

OO-PP

TELEPHONE. Black, bakelite. 1950s era. Working. GC. $80. Greensborough. 0406 939 273.

HH-MM

WOOD TURNING. various woodturning chisels and gouges. $5 to $10 each.

Worth more, just don’t need them anymore. FCVGC. Seaford. 0437 443 711.

VV-XX

AIR COMPRESSOR. Twin model. 35-litre model.

XC 325 power 2.5 horsepower. 20 metre blue hose with all connections. VGX. $200. Wollert. 0412 851 954.

TT-YY AIR COMPRESSOR. TWM model. 35 litres.

Model XC 235 power 2.5 HP. 20 metres blue hose and air tool kit. Super works. New. Never used.

Ready to go. Sell both or separate. VGC. $275.

Wollert. 0412 851 954.

OO-PP BARBECUE. Gas. Five burner. New ignition assembly, wheels, 9kg and 4kg gas tanks, both full, very clean. EC. $200.

Pascoe Vale. 0419 138 356.

HH-MM BED. Single. Fold up camper. All springs strectcher. $30. Mulgrave.

0458 250 875.

VV-XX BED. Double. And Base.

GC. $50. Mulgrave. 0458 250 875.

VV-XX BEDS. Double bed, complete, GC, $80. Single bed mattress, $20. Double bed mattress, $25. Single bed, fold-up, complete, $20.

Mulgrave. 0458 250 875.

TT-YY BEDROOM SUITE. 1930a art e3dcvo. Walnut veneer. Dresser with mirror and 3 drawers, small gentleman’s 2-door wardrobe plus large 3 door wardrobe, both with drawers and hanging space. Needs a good home. FC. Make an offer. Thornton. 0476 243 105.

VV-XX BICYCLE. Boys. Malvern Star. Suit 5 years to 9 years. VGC. $75. Brighton.

0402 027 621.

HH-MM BICYCLE. Flight Metro Aluminium 3x7 speeds, colour white, mounted on exercise bike stand, new $300, sell for $120. used once. Mt Martha., 5973 4163.

HH-MM BICYCLE. Boys. Malvern Satr suit 5-9 years. VGC. $75. Brighton. 0402 027 621.

TT-YY BOAT. 23-foot tinnt Dehaverlan 150 Yamaha Motor. Tandem trailer needs work. 1 spring broken. Plyboard floor needs replacing. Been in storage for 10 years. $7900 ONO. Carrum Downs. 0401 661 677.

TT-YY BOAT ANCHORS. 2 only.$60 each. Fishing Rods, 3 only. $20 each.

Paddles, wooden, $80 pair, 2 only. GC. Altona.

9398 2531.

HH-MM BOOKCASE. Baltic pine.

EC. Traditional design carved top and doors, 180cm h, 90cm w, 30cm deep. Natural colour. Cost $900. Sell $200.

Croydon. 9736 9690.

HH-MM BOOTS. Leather. ‘Rivers’.

Size 11. Very little wear.

Suitable for work or hiking.

VGC. $25. Glen Waverley.

9560 8175.

HH-MM

CASSEROLE DISHES. Corning Ware. Vintage ones. GC. $200. Mt Martha. 5973 4163.

HH-MM CAT CARRIER. 66x 30cm. Black, side sided.

Ideal travel. See through front panel. Zip handle.

Light. GC. $39. Box Hill.

9898 8046.

OO-PP CAT DOG DETERRANT. Coleus Pots from $9.50.

Plant now. Box Hill. 9898 8046.

OO-PP CEILING FAN. Four blade with oyster light and remote. New in box. Heller brand. GC. $40. Greensborough. 0406 939 273 TT-YY COCKIES CAGE. As new. $60 ONO. Heidelberg Heights. 0416 921 932.

TT-YY DINING TABLE. 2400 x 1200. Solid timber with chunky timber legs. VGC. $325. Mornington. 0413 586 333.

VV-XX DISHWASHER. Miele Model G527. Comes with installation opening book and hoses. GC. $35.

Eaglemont. 9457 1641.

HH-MM DOG KENNELS. Two. For small dogs. $20 each. Box Hill South. 9890 7904.

OO-PP DVD player. Panasonic. As new. GC. $20. Mornington.

0409 511 339.

OO-PP

FRIDGE TOP FREEZER. Kelvinator cyclic 350. Impression series. Pick up only. As new. $250.

Cheltenham. 0438 533 123.

TT-YY GOLF BUGGY. MGI Zip X5 Motorised. 18 months old, still under warranty. Includes seat and bucket, bottle and umbrella holder.

As new. $850. Keilor.

0409 853 774.

PP-TT GOLF CLUBS. Integra Innovator. Full set. Toge4ther with top quality gold bag and new folding golf buggy and erxtras including a bucket of GC golf balls and waterproofs. $335. Mont Albert. 9898 7123.

OO-SS HANGING EGG CHAIR. $80 ONO. EC. $80 ONO. Mill Park. 9436 8935.

OO-PP

HAY Very good quality grass hay.

Rolls $50, bales $6.50.

Kinglake West. 0400 529 469.

DD-JJ HAY. Grass hay. small bales, cut December 2021. Only $2.50 each, about 100 bales. Merton.

0439 005 885.

VV-XX HOLDEN VN Series/V6 + Auto complete running conversion with wiring loom + ECU computer $600, VR V6 Auto serviced with torque converter + Flex Plate $250, VL Calais side skirts $800, VN SS Series Interior Front/Rear/ seats x 4 door trims $2,000, VN SS Rims set of 4 no centre caps $400, VN SS/HSV front bumper bar lip spoiler - GM 9203 6001 $1000, All good condition.

Kinglake. 0488 117 252 PP-TT HYUNDAI GETZ. Manual.

Goer. Quite tidy. RWC. 3/ 24 reg. Blue tooth. Original radio. 1VV-8SV. FC. $3999. Seymour. 0419 881 573.

TT-YY

LADDER. Fibreglass, extension. 3.8 to 6.3m. FC. $50. Greensborough.

0406 939 273.

HH-MM LAUNDRY TROUGHS. Double Cement. Plus support bases. Best offer. FC. Tallarook. 0412 728 133.

OO-PP LETTERBOX. New. $15 ONO. Mill Park. 9436 8935.

OO-PP LINGERIE. Retro vintage, slips, nighties, satin, lace.

Size 12-14. Various prices.

GC. Box Hill. 9898 8046.

OO-PP MATTRESSES. King single. Tw3o. Classic advance medium mattresses unsused and unopened in orginal pcakaging. Selling due to change in size requirement. 203cm x 107cm x 24cm. Buyer to arrange pick-up. Cash only.

New. $250 each. Heidelberg. 0423 081 508.

VV-XX MICROWAVE. EC. $20.

Mill Park. 9436 8935.

OO-PP MOBILITY SCOOTER. Front basket. Rear larger sealed bag. Two large new batteries. VGC. $2000.

Reservoir. 9460 1508.

TT-YY MOTOR BIKE JACKET. Interstate Clover brand. EC. $160 ONO. Heidelberg Heights. 0416 921 832 TT-YY MOUNTAIN BIKE. Apollo Aspire. 24-gear, disc brakes, front wheel suspension. EC. $250. Box Hill.

0415 184 292.

HH-MM MOTOR MOWERS. Some in working order. FC. Free. Wandong. 0418 399 261.

HH-MM NAILING GUNS. 1 Framing, 1 Fixing, 1 Brad. Various. Nails, Compressor, Hoses. All well maintained.

Retired tradie. GC. $1000.

Ferntree Gully. 9758 8990.

VV-XX OLD BOARD AND CARD GAMES. Chinese Checkers, Young Talent Time, Backgammon, Contraband, Dukes of Hazzard, Pictionary, Monopoly, Trivia and more. Also Meccano set. GC. All for $300 negotiable. Doncaster. 0419 365 825.

TT-YY OUTDOOR TABLE. Plastic. Oval, 90cm x 45cm, white. Box Hill South. 9890 7904.

OO-PP OXY Bottle Trolley. $100.

Arthurs Creek. 0412 104 100.

OO-PP PARK BENCH. Wrought Iron ends, needs TLC, slats on seat replaced. Timber.

Needs work. $30. Surrey Hills. 9808 9176.

HH-MM PIANO, $150. Top fridge freezer, $100. Bar fridge, $80. Old glasses cupboard, $50. GC. Narre Warren. 0402 483 707.

VV-XX

REFRIGERATORFREEZER. WAECO. 94 Lts with protective cover including AC DC leads and silder. Perfect cond. $1500. Hastings. 0418 478 761.

OO-PP REFRIGERATOR. Westinghouse. 240L. EC. $250 ONO. Frankston. 0412 118 295.

OO-PP REFRIGERATOR. Phillips. 340-lt. FC. $100 ONO. Boronia. 0409 005 097.

OO-PP REFRIGERATOR. Vintage. 75 years old. Kelvinator. Magic cycle. Mid size. Perfect working order. $200. Ferntree Gully.

9758 8990.

VV-XX REGISTRATION PLATES. Personalised.

MISUBI. B/W Slimline.

VGC. $1500 or offer.

Frankston. 9789 9634.

HH-MM RIDE-ON MOWER. John Deere. Model LT160.

2004. Does not work.

Needs TLC. Broken hood, use for parts. Operator manual. Pick-up Healesville. FC. Free. 5962 3639.

OO-PP ROAD GUIDES. Universal 1960 Melway, Nos 9, 20, 33. Box Hill South. 9890 7904.

OO-PP SIDEBOARD. Art Deco.

Original 1930s with waterfall edge on highest point.

3 cupboards with 2 shelves in each. Original chrome handles with bakelite backing. Dovetail joints. 2 drawers, lead light, still intact.

47 cm deep x 138 cm long x 97 cm high (102 cm @ middle point). GC./ $150.

Seymour. 0438 228 617.

HH-MM SINGER SEWING MACHINE Base. Heavy Marble Slab Top. $35.

Surrey Hills. 9808 9176.

HH-MM STAMPS. Collection of old stamps. Australian and around the world. Comes in albums. Pages mostly loose in boxes. GC. $350 neg. Doncaster. 0419 365 825.

OO-PP STOCK CRATE. 8’ x 5’ x 6’ high. FC. Arthurs Creek.

0412 104 100.

OO-PP TABLE. Wooden. 609cm.

Extends to 120cm. $20.

Box Hill South. 9890 7904.

OO-PP

TREADMILL. Grand K1360 Bandit. VGC. $80.

Ferntree Gully. 9758 3950.

OO-PP TV UNIT, 40. TV Unit stand, 2 door, $25. Fridge, Westinghouse, $100. Old desks, 8 drawers, roller shutter, $180. Gc. Narre Warren. 0402 483 707.

VV-XX VAC. Shark Rotator Upright with accessories.

Instriction guide. Shark Steam Pocket Mop and Guide Book. As new. $370.

Eltham. 0404 915 151.

VV-XX VACUUM. Shark Rotator Upright With all accessories. Instruction guide. Mop shark steam pocket guide book. EC. $370. Eltham.

0404 7151 151.

X-DD VHS TAPES. New, never used, 4hr. $8 each. Pascoe Vale. 0419 138 356.

HH-MM VINTAGE COT. Cream.

Drop side panel. Canopy suitable for mobiles. L 1250mm, W 660mm, H 1680mm. Used by multiple generations. $100 ONO. Camberwell. 0413 858 820.

TT-YY VITALITY 600 Vibration Piat Form Auto Fat Testing Button, Time Clock, Speed Clock, Has Handles to balance yourself. FC. $50.

Wollert. 0412 851 954.

VV-XX WALL UNIT. Custom wood, suit TV or stereo unit, cord access, beautifully stained.

H 1880 mm, W 1200 mm, D 370 mm. EC. $100, Camberwell. 0413 858 820.

TT-YY WELLNESS Vibration trainer. Circulation Stimulator. VGC. $200. Frankston. 9789 9634.

VV-XX ‘WHAT NOT’ Vintage wooden (decorative wall hanging shelves for small items). Height 48 cms.

Length: 76 cms. VGC. $50. Glenroy. 9306 7628.

VV-XX

WANTED MOWER. 2-stroke o4 4stroke. Catcher not essential. Yea area. 0409 024 817.

TT-YY PIANO ACCORDION. Wanted. Small size. Red colour. GC. Mt Martha.

5973 4163.

HH-MM

WHAT’S ON CARNIVAL, multicultural entertainment, market stalls and free workshops with dance, carfs and cooking demonstrations. Sunday, December 3. 10am4pm. Gold coin entry, easy access parking $6. At Whittlesea Showgrounds.

0400 520 042.

VV-XX

WHAT’S ON

EVERYONE CAN DANCE. Absolute Beginners Ballroom Dance Classes. Tuesday Night Classes. If you ever wanted to learn to dance and don’t know how to start, these classes are designed for you. Dip your toes into the world of ballroom dancing - learn the cha cha, waltz, quickstep and jive. These are drop-in clasees so you are not locked into a program, just pay as you go. $10 per person. At 85 David St, Preston. 0414 407 812. www.evedance.com.au OO-SS

MORNINGTON Dutch Australian Seniors Club.

Meets weekly in Tyabb Community Hall, Frankston-Flinders Rd, Tyabb on Mondays, 10am2pm. Morning coffee, games of Klkaverjas and Rummicub. New members welcome. Nel, 0414 997 161. Paula, 5779 8291.

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Sport

RACING’S PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARDS

■ A big day was had by all at the Emerald Hotel in South Melbourne, with Racing’s Personality of the Year Awards.

It was great to see a number of members and their guests on board for the big day.

Unfortunately, due to ill health, I couldn’t make the day, but my good friend Ray Benson, and Tim Habel, helped me out with the winners.

The major award, the P.O.T.Y., was won by young trainer Sam Freedman, with his father Anthony, after a big year winning the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup with Without A Fight.

The winners of the awards were well deserved, with the Bert Wolfe Award going to Andrew Eddy for the second time. Thoroughly deserved as he is one of the best journos in the Industry.

The Best Digital Award was won by Sam Doran whose work is always spot on.

Best News story was won by Racing. Com’s Michael Manley, formerly with the Herald Sun, one of the most popular winners.

Best Feature Award went to Bruce Clarke, from Racenet, one of the best in the business.

Bruce won for his story on Stumpy Williams, pictorially very good.

Bruce is one of the best journos in the industry, and always comes up with a good story.

The Roy Higgins Award was won by young lady rider Carleen Heffel, who is having a big year.

Congratulations to all, you are all a credit to the racing industry and journalism.

● Carlee Heffel. Racing Photos. she was coming off a couple of poor runs, but aided by a good ride by Jordan Childs, got up to beat the short-priced favourite, Kazou.

She got the money again winning the Summoned Stakes at Caulfield in good style, with a great ride by Michael Dee. On her day she is one of the best, in the care of two of the best trainers in the country in Peter and Paul Snowden.

Another from the Caulfield meeting on December 2 was Military Mission, prepared in Sydney by Gai Waterhouse and Andrew Bott.

The six-year-old found the distance too far in the Melbourne Cup finishing 10th behind Without A Fight.

This time the distance of 2400 metres was more to his liking, and he won in great style, he is one you have to follow up in that distance range.

Ted Ryan

Cup Carnival deal

■ A decision on who gets the rights for next year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival is not far away.

Channel Nine is the odds-on favourite to snare the rights that will help alleviate the VRC’s increasingly fraught financial situation.

Evidently Tabcorp and the VRC have now agreed to a six-year deal that could be worth more than $100 million to the VRC. The VRC borrowed an additional $15 million from ANZ during its most recent full financial year, and has racked up more than $45 million in operating losses.

This is over the past three years, the Club’s financial accounts reveal. ANZ has now lent the VRC - which hosts the Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington - about $63.5 million in a facility through to November 2025, that now only has $20,000 unused.

There is another $10 million owing to the governing body, Racing Victoria, on its balance sheet.

The VRC’s accounts lodged lately and the club made a $14.9 million net loss for the year to July. This year’s Carnival was the last broadcast by Network Ten, whose five-year, $100 million cash and contra deal, expired without extension, as the VRC and Tabcorp sought to clinch a new deal with Nine.

Horses to follow

■ A few horses stood out to follow from the Cranbourne Cup meeting recently, three, that impressed worth following are Revolutionary Miss, Harricane and Jimmysstar.

A six-year old with his win in the Zipping Classic, he took his earnings to over $1 million.

Another that impressed was the Mick Ryan trained galloper, Harricane, after a superb ride

by Jamie Mott to make it three on end. By Muharar the English entire, he looked good in the run, and should go on.

Another that impressed at Cranbourne was the former New Zealander, Jimmysstar, now with Ciaron Maher and David Eustace.

A four-year-old by the American sire, Per Incanto, Jimmysstar impressed greatly, now a winner of four of his five starts, with a good second.

The Ciaron Maher-David Eustace trained Detonator Jack, showed a return to his best form in winning the big race, the Gong at Kembla Grange.

The trainers decided to go with the blinkers to help in the run and bingo, it worked to a tee, with the horse winning in great style.

Another top keep an eye on is the Begg trained Miraval Rose, a filly that looks likely to go places having won wo of her first four starts.

She gives the impression that she can get further, We travel interstate now for our next look at, and is one of the best sprinters in Australia.

I refer to the smart New South Wales sprinter, Overpass, prepared by leading Sydney trainer, Bjorn Baker.

His win in the rich Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot was a ripper, proving too good for Oscar’s Fortune and Ripcord, over the 1200 metre trip, scoring by just under two lengths.

He won the big sprint race the Quokka Sprint over the same journey, beating the likes of Amelia’s Jewel, and Bella Nipotina.

He can hold his own against the best sprinters in Australia.

That’s it for yet another year, which I have enjoyed bringing you the racing news.

I would like to wish everybody a Very Merry Christmas to you and your families.

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The good mare, Revolutionary Miss, was back to her best with a sound win in the Rosemount Stud Pendant event, well suited over the 1400 metre trip on the smaller track.

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Sport

Final Inter-Dominion heats continue ■ It was a forgone conclusion that most of the major chances had little difficulty in qualifying for next Saturday’s Grand Final, with a tiny chance that a couple of the lessor hopes would do the same on last Saturday night’s program with all races being over the marathon trip of 2680 metres.

■ Heat One and it was the Jason Grimson/Cam Hart combination victorious with 6Y0 Tin Tin In America-Jazz gelding Nerano who has blossomed during the series. Settling on the back of the leader Turn It Up (gate four), Nerano was shuffled to three pegs when Speak The Truth (gate three) outside the leader crossed. Held in a tight pocket for most of the journey, Nerano extricated wide to trail Spirit Of St Louis (gate six) three wide on the final bend and finished brilliantly to blouse Spirit Of St Louis by a head.

Speak The Truth failed to run the trip finishing third 2.4 metres away. The mile rate 1-55.7 (last half mile 53.8 – quarter 26.8).

■ Heat Two: It was Victoria successful when the Jess Tubbs/Greg Sugars combination scored with ever reliable 5Y0 Betterthancheddar-Power Of Eclipse gelding Better Eclipse returning a mile rate of 1-55.4 (54.4 – 26.5). Driven to perfection by Greg from gate three on the second line as the hot favourite Swayzee became buried alive four pegs after Deus Ex (gate six) handed the lead to Classie Washington outside him. Sprinting sharply three wide in the last lap, Better Eclipse joined the leader on turning to register a neck margin over Classie Washington who was game in defeat. Kanena Provlima came from six pegs to be third 9.3 metres back.

■ Heat Three: Champion Queenslander 4Y0 entire Leap To Fame (Bettors DelightLettucereason) trained and driven by Grant Dixon enjoyed one of his easiest victories when a 9.9 metre victor in 1-55.1 (55.4 – 26.4) to go through the heats undefeated. Raced by millionaire Kevin Seymour and wife Kay under the banner of Solid Earth Pty Ltd, Leap To Fame was eased from outside the front line to possie three back in the moving line with NSW hope Pettes Said So holding the front from the pole.

Going forward with two laps to travel, Lead To Fame was wisely gifted the front by Robbie Morris before coasting to the wire ahead of Petes Said So which held second two metres clear of Cantfindabettorman which had trailed the winner in the early stages The Queen Elida that we know showed her real form when toying with her rivals in the first Trotting Heat.

Spearing away from gate two which is rarely seen, Queen Elida was always travelling and when given her head on the final bend, raced away to score by 7.5 metres untouched from Plymouth Chubb (four pegs from gate four) before racing uncovered for the last lap.

Polemarker Sir Fahrenheit continued his good form through the series for third qualifying for the final. Trained by Brent Lilley and driven by Chris Alford, Queen Elida a 5Y0 daughter of Love You and Queen Kenny recorded her 31st success in 52 outings returning a mile rate of 159.6 (55.2 – 27.3). Chris Alford had been adamant that the mare would improve vastly as the series continued.

■ Heat Two : Outstanding Victorian Just Believe was mind boggling in his second heat success.

Beginning fast from gate three, Greg Sugars sat quiet outside John Justice’s Hatchback before giving him an inch of rein to cross shortly after start. No sooner had he eased, Gus after a slow beginning from outside the front line was off and running from the rear to circle the field to park and continued to apply pressure for the rest of the race.

While all this was going on, Chris Lang aboard co-Victorian Ollivici was enjoying a sweet trip (one/two) spending no petrol whatsoever. Going forward three wide in the last lap to trail Just Believe into the straight, Ollivici looked a great chance of tipping out the favourite, however Just Believe went into another gear on turning to race away and greet the judge by 8.1 metres untouched.

In quarters of 28.9, 30.3, 30.2 and 28.9 Adele ran home late from the rear out wide for third 4.6 metres back. Just Believe set a new track record mile rate of 1-57.5 obliterating Empire Bay and Quietly Spoken’s 2-00.6 set in 2019.

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with Len Baker Next week’s Inter Grand Final will be held at the unusual time of 6.30pm Queensland time with the trotters around 8pm.

Second round

■ The second round heats of the Brisbane Inter Dominion continued at Albion Park on Tuesday over 2138 metres with heat one going to the Queenslander Speak The Truth a 4Y0 gelded son of Bettors Delight and Private Bronski trained at Alberton by Shannon Price and driven

by Adam Sanderson.

Beaten for speed by polemarker Petes Said So. Sanderson pressed on to take over on the first turn with the hot favourite Swayzee buried three pegs from inside the second row and Victoria’s Rock N Roll Doo trapped very wide from outside the front line.

The race changed complexion shortly after as Swayzee angled away from the markers and Rock N Roll Dee eventually moving outside the leader after spending plenty of petrol.

Heading for the final bend, Swayzee appeared to be struggling three wide with Petes Said So easing off the back of the leader to issue a challenge on turning.

Going strongly to the wire, Speak The Truth scored by 1.7 metres from Petes Said So, with Swayzee a most creditable third 4.1 metres back and Future Assured fourth after following Swayzee home. The mile rate 1-51.9 (last half 54.7 – quarter 27.7.

■ Heat two saw one of Menangle trainer Jason Grimson’s second stringers Nerano successful in a rate of 1-54.1 (53.7 – 26.1).

Going forward four wide from gate seven to park exposed outside Turn It Up from the pole which safely retained the front running, Nerano gained cover at the expense of the Victorian favourite Better Eclipse which was set alight racing for the bell to face the breeze for the final circuit.

No sooner had Better Eclipse put pay to the leader, Nerano after angling outside the pair claimed them both to register a 1.5 metre margin over Better Eclipse and Turn It Up which fought on valiantly to be a half neck away third.

Blacksadance after trailing Turn It Up was third 5.2 metres away.

■ Champion Grant Dixon’s 4Y0 stallion Leap To Fame (Bettors Delight-Lettucereason) at long odds on was too classy and too tough for his rivals in heat three.

Starting from gate two on the second line, LeapTo Fame wasn’t pushed at the start and bided his time four back in the moving line after polemarker Our Money Rocks led and Spirit Of St Louis (gate two) dropped to his back. Following up Hot And Treacherous forward three wide from mid-field ahead of him racing for the bell to breeze for the last lap, Leap To Fame showed his customary great will to win by a head only over Spirit Of St Louis along the sprint lane, with Our Money Rocks third a half head away in a great drive to the wire. Classie Washington after second to Better Eclipse was fourth albeit 19.5 metres away. The mile rate 1-52.2 (54.4 – 26.4).

■ Chris Lang’s 5Y0 Orlando-Belle Galleon gelding Ollivici made it two from two by winning the opening heat for trotters.

Taken back from outside the front line to settle mid-field as Queen Elida was able to lead, the

speed was a cracker as Sydneysider Funky Monkey sped across the face of the field from gate six before handing over to Victoria’s Queen Elida (gate three) with local hope Gus from the extreme draw being set alight by trainer/driver Chantal Turpin to pressure and take over.

When Queen Elida came out to challenge in the last lap she looked to have Gus’ measure, however he refused to give in with the pair having a ding-dong duel all the way up the running whereas Ollivici which had been stalking the pair eased three wide on turning and did best to prevail by a nose, with Gus a gigantic third a metre back. Majestic Lavros (three pegs) was fourth 6.6 metres back. The mile rate 1-56.2 (58.2 – 28.6).

■ The second heat gave Victoria the quinella with the Tubbs/Sugars trained and Greg Sugars driven Just Believe outstaying Plymouth Chubb to win by a neck in an enthralling finish. Crossing Sir Fahrenheit inside him from gate two, Plymouth Chubb was definitely the one to beat, white Just Believe lobbed one/one from inside the second line following Mufasa Metro (gate three on the second line).

Vacating the prime spot at the bell to race exposed for the last lap, Just Believe driven with extreme confidence prevailed in a rate of 1-57 (55.1 – 27.7). Mufasa Metro finished third 9.1 metres back ahead of Sir Fahrenheit who was a half neck away.

Melton opening

■ Melton opened the week on Monday December 4 with a neat program which saw Ecklin South owner/trainer Marg Lee’s 4Y0 Art Major-Ima Spicy Lombo gelding Keayang Wasabi make it two from two when successful in the Garrards 4LTW Pace over 2240 metres.

With Lochie Cook in the sulky, Keayang Wasabi was crossed by Yareckon Im Sweet (gate two) before immediately easing off her back to take over. Given an easy time, Keayang Wasabi scored by 3.9 metres from Ubetya Tigerpie (one/two – four wide home turn) and Yareckon Im Sweet which held third a nose away. The mile rate 1-58.2.

■ Melton based trainer Connor Crook a former Tasmanian landed the Alabar 2Y0 Fillies Maiden Pace over 1720 metres with Ultimaction a daughter of Ultimate Machete and Powerful Princess.

Bred and raced by Geoff Dodd and partners, Ultimaction (gate three) driven by Jordan Chibnall trailed the pacemaker Soho Solitaire (gate four) before coming away from the inside on the final bend and just lasted by a nose from Kimcando one/three which rattled home out wide, with Soho Solitaire third 1.6 metres back.

The mile rate 1-56.8. All three placegetters were making their race debut.

■ Fifty-two year old Wahring part-owner/ trainer James Frost snared the 2240 metre Sulky App – The Future Of Form Pace with 5Y0 Shadow Play-Piece Of My Heart gelding Nivekalon Eagle giving Jordie Chibnall a double.

Trailing the leader Pete Mitchell (gate six) from gate four, Nivekalon Eagle used the sprint lane to score by 2.1 metres over Sweetgamblingrose from a mile back in a rate of 2-01. Pete Mitchell held third 1.7 metres away.

Goulburn Valley

■ Shepparton raced on Tuesday and Kialla trainer Clive Dalton was a winner when Huntsville-Lucilla Franco colt Caesar Nero driven by David Moran led all of the way from the pole in the 2190 metre Central Tyre Service Pace. Travelling smoothly, Caesar Nero scored comfortably by 7.8 metres from Slippin The Life (one/ three) and Out Of Eden which trailed the winner finishing 3 metres back. The mile rate 158.8.

■ Avenel’s David Aiken was in the winners stall following the Your Sold Real Estate Trotters Mobile over 1690 metres when TrixtonCold Sister gelding Twixton led throughout from gate two, accounting for My Jerry which trailed from gate three. Speedy Lover a stablemate of the winner rattled home late from the rear for third after a slow beginning from a solo second line draw. The margins 4.7 metres by a half head in a mile rate of 1-58.3.

Sulky Snippets This Week

■ Wednesday – Melton/Bendigo, Thursday – Shepparton, Friday – Charlton/Melton, Saturday – Cranbourne/Brisbane (ID Grand Finals), Sunday – Terang, Monday – Maryborough/Mildura, Tuesday – Geelong.

As this is the final issue of the paper for 2023, best wishes to all readers for a most happy Christmas and a successful 2024.

Two meetings

■ Two meetings Wednesday Traralgon at Warragul and Swan Hill. At Warragul, the feature event being the $10,000 W.H.R.C. Traralgon Pacing Cup over 1790 metres which saw James Herbertson successful aboard Somebeachsomewhere-Our Little Artist 5Y0 gelding Master Remi raced by long time stable client John McLeish in partnership with trainer Jayne Davies.

Starting from gate two on the second line, Master Remi settled four back in the moving line from gate two on the second line as heavily supported polemarker Trinitys Delight led.

Commencing a forward three wide move racing for the bell, Master Remi raced to the front with a brilliant turn of speed prior to the home turn with Popcornfriday and Chris Alford in hot pursuit after following him home to run past him looking all over a winner.

Rallying under hard driving, Master Remi came again to gain the day by 2.9 metres in a brilliant 1-54.7 taking .1 of a second off Tabanan’s long standing 2015 track record.

Illawong Phoenix one/two was third 14.4 metres back.

■ The other highlight of the day was the Roly Thompson Memorial 2023 Pace again over 1970 metres which was a major upset when taken out by the Alison Alford (Bolinda) trained 4Y0 Betting Line-Maastricht mare Maas Betting Again with Josh Duggan in the sulky.

Settling mid-field in the moving line from gate two on the second line after Oceanique had scorched away from outside the front line to lead, Maas Betting Again gained a beaut three wide trail in the last lap following Spring Blue ahead of her. Going forward four wide approaching the home turn as Spring Blue led on straightening, Maas Betting Again joined Spring Blue and raced clear shortly after to greet the judge by 4.4 metres in a rate of 1-58 even over Spring Blue, with Illawong Danny (one two) running on late when clear 1.6 metres away third.

■ At Swan Hill Toolleen trainer/driver Alex Ashwood snared a double at the meeting with Bettors Delight-Comekissmequick gelding Better Kiss Me successful in the Sunny Lighting 2Y0 & 3Y0 Maiden Pace over 2240 metres and 4Y0 American Ideal-Little Red Cloud gelding Cherokee Jac the Braemar Air Conditioning Pace over 1750 metres.

Betterkissme settled three back along the markers from the pole as Carramar Olam speared across the face of the field from gate six to lead before handing over to Binalaong Bay from outside the front line which after being trapped wide pressed on to assume control.

Extricated away from the inside in the last lap, Better Kiss Me charged forward three wide and finished best to register a neck margin over Binalong Bay who fought on extremely well.

Carramar Olam used the sprint lane for third 3.9 metres back. The mile rate 1-59.4.

■ Cherokee Jac although three wide from outside the front line gradually went forward to tackle Fake Collection which had crossed polemarker Elizabethan Era after applying plenty of pressure. Taking over for the final circuit, Cherokee Jac defied all challengers to record an easy 6.8 metre margin from Ce Pe Three (one/one last lap) and Ferocious Son which raced exposed for the last lap finishing third 3.7 metres back. The mile rate 1-55.9.

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Sunday Drives

● Drift In Coffee Lounge, Somers.

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Historic Photo Collection

● Will Alma. Herald Sun TV. Melbourne Showgrounds. 1953.

● TV cameraman Brendan McKenna marries 'Lovely Anne' Watt of HSV-7's Happy Show at Our Lady of Mt Carmel's Church, Middle Park. Circa 1965.

● Corinne Kirby. ABV-2. 1961.

● Fan cards of Happy Hammond and Vic ‘Funny Face’ Gordon. HSV-7. 1960s.

● Clive Winmill, compere of ABV-2's Children's Hour. 1962.

● Syd Heylen and Bill Collins. Sunnyside Up. HSV-7. Circa 1958.

● Tell the Truth panel. HSV7. 1964. F,rom left Brian Dixon, Lynn Flanagan, Kevin Dennis and Deidre Neylon.

● Honest John Gilbert. Sunnyside Up. HSV-7. 1961.

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