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Kellock Lodge special reports

■ The Local Paper this week has seven pages coverage about the Kellock Lodge crisis at Alexandra.

Board member Ian Davis has hit back with a detailed response, which is disputed by director Mike Manning.

We investigate the Australian Aged Care Quality Care agency’s reports.

Full Reports on Page 9, Pages 15-16, 65-68

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SECRET BUYOUT TALKS St John’s woes 13 failed outcomes at Wang. centre

Church official seeks to silence Kellock protests

■ An Anglican Church official has sought to restrict debate on the Wangaratta Diocese’s planned takeover of Alexandra’s Kellock Lodge, The Local Paper understands.

Friends of Kellock Lodge, which has established a Facebook page, listed the email addresses of prominent Anglicans who advise Bishop John Parkes.

Comments on the Friends of Kellock Lodge page suggest that some members of the ‘Bishop-in-Council’ were not fully aware of the move to merge Kellock Lodge with St John’s Village, Wangaratta.

The Local Paper believes that a prominent church official issued a strongly worded ‘request’ that the names and email addresses be promptly removed from the social media page.

The Bishop-in-Council members listed

by Friends of Kellock Lodge were: ■ John Parkes bishop@wangaratta-anglican.org.au ■ Clyde Croft cec@supremecourt.vic.gov.au ■ Rachel Ellyard rachelellyard@vicbar.com.au ■ Stuart Bett stuart@williamshunt.com.au ■ Peter Macleod-Miller fr_peter@btopenworld.com ■ Norm Kenny normkenny1@bigpond.com ■ Alan Kelb alkelb@hotmail.com ■ Thomas Leslie tmleslie@gmail.com ■ Eden Nicholls anglicanyea@gmail.com ■ Victoria Chick victoriachick@intanet.com.au ■ Ken Goodger dean@wangaratta-anglican.org.au ■ Lesley Lewis lesley1880@bigpond.com ■ Gwenda Howard gmhoward9@southernphone.com.au ■ David Ritchie david@delatitewinery.com.au ■ Michael Jones mikejesse50@gmail.com ■ Clarence Bester archdeacon@wangaratta-anglican.org.au

Contradiction?

■ Bishop John Parkes has pointed to deficiencies in Kellock Lodge care identified in the accreditation process.

In his letter to Kellock Lodge residents late last week, Bishop Parkes assures: “Please be assured that, now and in the future, you will continue to receive the highest quality care and support at Kellock Lodge.”

■ SECRET negotiations for the Alexandra community to buy back the Kellock Lodge aged residential centre are in progress, The Local Paper understands.

The option was foreshadowed by Alexandra businessman Larry Fallon at the Shire Hall public meeting on Friday, June 22.

The Local Paper understands that behind-the-scenes talks have already commenced to explore the option of the Alexandra community paying an amount of some millions of dollars to the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta.

In return, the property and buildings would be put in the name of a newly-created Alexandra entity.

An option is to still have some involvement of the Diocese of Wangaratta as the registered provider, but with a reduction of the Diocese representatives on the Board.

The Bishop currently has a 5-3 majority on the Board. His Board opponents are Chairman John Sharwood, Rod Sloan and Mike Manning.

Board member Ann Hunter’s husband, John, last week had a letter published in the local press, supporting the Bishop’s stand.

Another Board member, Ian Davis, has submitted his views in a letter, published in this week’s Local Paper.

These views are challenged

by Mike Manning.

Bishop writes to Kellock Lodge residents

● Larry Fallon, Alexandra businessman

● Bishop John Parkes of Wangaratta

■ Bishop John Parkes is believed to have visited Kellock Lodge on Friday (July 6), and met with some - but not all - fellow Directors.

Bishop Parkes wrote to Kellock Lodge residents: “Dear resident or resident representative, “I am writing to you once again about Kellock Lodge, as I understand that the high level of community speculation about the home may be unsettling you.

“I regret deeply that the ongoing public discussion of Kellock Lodge has caused concern for residents and their families, staff and the community.

“As you know, the Trustees of the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta, as the approved provider for Kellock Lodge, have supported a proposal to create a single incorporated association and board for Kellock Lodge and St John’s Village.

“The Trustees are also working co-operatively with the Shire of Murrindindi to determine whether there are other options that may achieve the goal of creating a stronger and more sustainable future for Kellock Lodge. ● Turn To Page 10

■ Bishop John Parkes is seeking to merge Alexandra’s Kellock Lodge with St John’s Village in Wangaratta.

St John’s Village was the location of 10 resident deaths in a major infection breakout late last year.

According to documents by the AustralianAged Care Quality Agency: “this home failed to meet 13 of the 44 expected outcomes of the Accreditation Standards”.

AACQA listed deficiencies at St John’s Village in a 30-page report. According to the website, St John’s Village is accredited only until August 21 this year.

“The Quality Agency will continue to monitor the performance of the home including through unannounced visits,” AACQA says of the Wangaratta village.

AACQA says a number of areas of performance at St John’s were “not met”: Management systems, staffing and organisational development ■ Continuous improvement, ■ Regulatory compliance, ■ Comments and complaints, ■ Human resource management, Health and personal care ■ Continuous improvement, ■ Regulatory compliance, ■ Clinical care, Care recipient lifestyle ■ Regulatory compliance, Physical environment and safe systems ■ Continuous improvement, Health and personal care ■ Regulatory compliance, ■ Education and staff development, ■ Infection control, ■ Catering, cleaning and laundry services.

The Review Audit took place from September 4 to October 4 last year.

To remain accredited and continue to receive Australian Government subsidies, each home must demonstrate that it meets the Standards.

AACQA found failures at St John’s included informaion systems, clinical care, pain management, skin care and infection control.

Critics of the Bishop’s planned merger between Kellock Lodge and St John’s Village Wangaratta ask why would the Alexandra centre want to amalgamate with a centre that has so many pre-existing problems.

The five-day audit at St John’s found that the organisation’s continued improvement system lapsed in March 2017.

“Management and staff said roles and responsibilities for the continuous improvement system had not been clear,” the AACQA found.

An explanation offered by St John’s for its failure was that one manager was “busy”, another was unaware they had responsibility for quality systems. ● Turn To Page 65

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News Briefs Bookshop event

■ Moreno Giovanni’s new novel, The Fireflies of Autumn, will be celebrated at an Eltham Bookshop event featuring The Age critic Jane Sullivan at 3.30pm-5pm on Sunday, August 19.

Cost is $35 per person, which includes a copy of the book. Bookings: 9439 8700.

Dindi Bulk Buy

● The weekend’s wet and windy conditions did not deter Yea CFA members from fundraising at the Yea Railway Market. From left: Jason Diab, Will McCarthy, Manny Vlamis, Shirley McConnell, Sam Wareham and Luke McMaster.

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They’re A Weird Mob ● Walter Chiari as Nino Culotta ■ Murrindindi Film Society will screen the 1966 UK/Australian classic They're a Weird Mob on Friday, July 20 at the Yea Council Chambers.

Doors open at 6.45pm for drinks and nibbles.

Adapted from the best-selling book by John O'Grady, it recounts the humorous adventures of Nino Culotta, an Italian immigrant newly arrived in Sydney, and his attempts to understand the values and social rituals of everyday urban Australians.

Despite being directed by a British filmmaker, Michael Powell, the film retained the Australian flavour of the book and provided valuable opportunities for local actors and technicians.

It has been credited with paving the way for the wave of allAustralian productions in the 1970s.

WalterChiariplays Ninowith a goofy, good natured charm and the supporting cast is a roll call of Aussie talent.

The film paints a lively portrait of Sydney in the 1960s and of Australian attitudes to migration in the decades before multi-culturalism.

It is hoped that as many Murrindindi Film Society members as possible will enjoy this time capsule from 50 years ago.

First time guests and prospective mem-

■ Public sessions to explain the new Dindi Bulk Buy program are to be held at Marysville and Yea. The Dindi Bulk Buy scheme claims to bring free impartial energy advice on solar options. It also gives you access to discounted solar products and the opportunity to have them installed by a trusted provider.

Cr Rebecca Bowles said it was important that the community had confidence that the suppliers and installers they are dealing with were working through the Dindi Bulk Buy Program.

"We understand some residents have been 'cold-called' or door-knocked by solar product suppliers recently. We have heard that this has happened in other places where 'bulk buy' programs have been put in place," Cr Bowles said.

"While this isn't necessarily a problem, people need to be aware that these suppliers are not part of the Dindi Bulk Buy Program.

“The Dindi Bulk Buy Program is an optin service. Council's Program partners, Yarra Energy Foundation and Jim's Energy, will only contact you with information about solar products and services if you have registered your interest on the Dindi Bulk Buy website, over the phone with YEF or at one of Council's information sessions.

"If you have any concerns about suppliers or installers who might have approached you, I urge you to get in contact with YEF on 1300 866 634,” Cr Bowles said.

Upcoming Dindi Bulk Buy information sessions are: ■ Marysville Community Centre - 10am Saturday, August 4.

■ Yea Shire Hall - 7pm, Wednesday, August 15.

Rotary officers

● In charge of the gate at the Alexandra v Yarra Glen matches at Rebel Park on Saturday were Jody Cousins and Steve ‘Frog’ McDonald.

Photo: Ash Long bers will be made welcome free-of-charge.

All enquiries to Jill Dwyer, Secretary, 5797 2480 or jill.dwyer@bigpond. com - Jill Dwyer

Beanie Festival ■ Murrindindi Beanie Festival will be held on Saturday-Sunday, July 28-29, at St John's Anglican Church Hall in Alexandra.

This event is open to all and there has been a great deal of interest from many people in ever widening crafty circles, even overseas.

The event is growing. Anyone can enter this feast of fibre, fantastic beanies and more.

Friday is ‘Wear a beanie to school or work day’.

Saturday, July 28 features the Beanie

● A poster for the Festival Bazaar, a market full of crafty stalls and treats. Money raised goes toward local charities.

Find details on Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/ MurrindindiBeanie FestivalVictoria - Carolyn Weeks

New location

■ The Yea Garden Expo is moving from the Yea Racecourse Reserve to the Saleyards surrounds.

The event will take place from 10am-4pm

on Saturday-Sunday, September 22-23 at the Flat Lead Rd, Yea, property, alongside Yea-Whittlesea Rd. The event is organised by the Rotary Club Of Yea, and includes native and flowering plants, garden sculptures, motorised barrows and vehicles, garden tools and vegetable bins, seedlings, much, fertilisers and compost.

Organisers say that exhibits will include ride-on and mulch mowers, nurseries, designers and contractors, deciduous and ornamental trees, garden books, a plant creche and speakers program.

Local reports

■ The Local Paper prints news of local organisations, without charge. Send items to editor@LocalPaper. com.au

■ New officers have been inducted for the Rotary Club of Yea's 2018-19 year.

Ken Maxfield is President. He will work alongside Marj Hamilton, Vice-President; Ian Sichlau, Secretary; Russell Hogg, Treasurer; Sue Carpenter, President-Elect and Club Service; Terry Hubbard, Community Service; David Anderson, International Service and Rotary Foundation; John Sinclair, Membership and Retention; Glenda Woods, Public Image; Ann Drysdale, Vocational Service; Julie Lynch, Youth Service. ● From Page 9

Bishop’s letter “I would like to again reassure you that even if the proposal for a single incorporated association and board goes ahead, there is no need for aged care residents and independent living unit owners to feel concerned.

“Security of tenure, bonds and fees would not change, as your agreements would not be affected.

“You may also like to know that the existing staff Enterprise Agreement and the entitlements and employment conditions it sets out would not change.

“I hope to be in a position to update you and to meet with you in the coming weeks. In the meantime, please be assured that, now and in the future, you will continue to receive the highest quality care and support at Kellock Lodge.

Yours sincerely, The Rt. Revd. John Parkes AM Bishop of Wangaratta Chair of the Trustees of the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta. ● In this week’s Local Paper, there is a two-page section featuring arguments from Ian Davis, one of the Kellock Lodge directors. They are rebutted by director Mike Manning.

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Local Briefs Weekend sport

Your Stars

■ AFLYarra Ranges Division 2 matches this Saturday (July 14) are: Alexandra v Powelltown, Yea v Yarra Junction Gembrook-Cockatoo v Kinglake, Yarra Glen v Seville. Thornton-Eildon has the bye.

There are no Division 1 football or netball matches this Saturday. Fixtures resume on Saturday, July 21.

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Lotto Numbers: 9.12.23.36.34.45.

There could be some problems with your domestic situation as big changes are taking place in your life. Someone might not be too happy about your movements at the moment.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.24.40.26.33.

Not a good time to have any plans for investments. It would be wiser to wait a while. Someone who has been away a long time could now return to your life and your love life is about to take a turn for the better GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day:Wednesday Racing Numbers: 9.6.5.3.

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Improvements in your financial situation and better change to do the things you want. Relationship matters might be a little difficult at the moment but the situation will change soon for the better.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 4.6.2.5.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.25.29.8.4 You should be very happy about the run of events during this period. Improvements will be sudden and surprising. You could find some hidden talent for money making you did not know you had.

LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 4.6.5.2.

Lotto Numbers: 4.7.12.26.35.36.

There could be some very happy moments with loved ones and people from faraway could visit you.You could find out who your real friends are and someone special could help you in a special way.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 3.6.9.5.

Lotto Numbers: 9.5.12.24.45.40.

Very busy period in which your social life will be hectic and full of surprises.You could meet a person who could become very important to you in the future.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 8.6.5.2.

Lotto Numbers: 8.12.26.35.40.22.

Some good luck in your stars during this period and someone special could help you to do the things you have been hoping for. Do not let anyone dampen your enthusiasm just now.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Mauve Lucky Day:Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.2.3.1.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.23.32.20.3.

People could be trying to push you to make a decision about something you are not sure about yet.A new beginning is obvious and letting old things go might not be easy but often important.

SAGITTARIUS: (November23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.1.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.45.40.9.7.

Some possible problems with people who have their own ideas about hat you should do. Ending of an era could bring great new changes for you in your business matters and love life also.

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Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.26.36.37.

There are some problems ahead in your personal relationships but you can now handle them with tact. Move to newer surroundings is possible now and chances of advancement are very good.

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Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.35.5.1.

Luck should play a big part in your life at the moment both love life and career matters are in question. This is a period when everything is possible and surprises will come fast and often.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 4.6.8.9.

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● Bob Allan and Terry Boucher were pictured at the Thornton-Eildon vs Yea match on Saturday at Thornton. Photo: Ash Long

Local News

Disabled permits now free ■ Murrindindi Shire Council is now issuing Disabled Parking Permits free for eligible residents.

Murrindindi Shire Council Mayor Cr Charlie Bisset said Council wanted to make this service without charge.

"In the last financial year, some 300 Disabled Parking Permits were issued by Council - including Permit renewals - so this is an important service for many members of our community," Cr Bisset said.

"When putting together the Council Budget for 2018/2019, necessary barriers for those we wanted to remove any un- who need to use these Permits

we hope this helps out just a bit.

"To be eligible for a permanent, non-permanent or temporary Disabled Parking Permit, Murrindindi Shire residents need to fill in an application form, which is available for download from Council's website. This form includes a section that must be filled in and signed off by the individual's medical practitioner. Organisations based in Murrindindi Shire that transport people with disabilities are also eligible for disabled parking permits,” Cr Bisset said.

Plans for Foggy Mountain Festival are underway ■ Kinglake will come alive with the sounds of banjos, mandolins, fiddles and double bass as music takes over the town at the fifth annual Foggy Mountain Music Festival from October 12-14.

Foggy Mountain Music Festival invites musicians to participate in workshops, jam sessions, and performances.

Music lovers can listen to acoustic music, share ideas, learn new musical skills and enjoy a weekend of performances in a scenic setting.

Supporting the economic redevelopment of the Kinglake Ranges, the Foggy Mountain Music Festival will showcase the best the region has to offer, in a family-friendly event with something for everyone.

The Festival supports the Rotary Advance Driving Program through the auction held during the Bush Dance.

There will be a CWA bake-off supporting the White Ribbon Charity and many other community support initiatives and positive morale activities.

There will be performances in various local businesses throughout the town, the main concert will be held in the Main Marquee in centre of Kinglake, with all venues in short distance from most accommodation and camping.

The weekend will host a bush dance with two-course meal, Mountain Music Concerts Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Music Workshops, Pickers Breakfast, Gospel Concert and a Community Concert showcasing the children of Kinglake and surrounds, performing their own songs accompanied by acclaimed Carter and Carter.

Artists performing at the 2018 festival include Coolgrass, Davidson Brothers, Strzelecki String Busters, The Burning Bridges, Carter and Carter and many more of Australia’s leading Mountain Music Bands.

■ Kinglake netballer Amy Teodorovic was the winner of the car in the Kinglake FooyballNetball Club reverse draw fundraiser on Saturday night (July 7).

The Hamer family won the $500 David Jones voucher. Rick Wall was MC for the evening, with music provided by Ian Haysom, assisted by Cr Leigh Dunscombe.

Cam Donald was guest speaker and is now Number One ticket holder for the Lakers.

Spur closures

■ The Maroondah Hwy between Healesville and Buxton was closed several times over the past week.

Late Sunday (July 8) saw the road closed after the collision between Dom Dom Saddle and Fernshaw.

The road was closed on other occasions after fallen trees needed to be closed from the roadway.

Pedestrian dies

■ A pedestrian died after being struck by a car in Alexandra on Sunday (July 8) morning.

“It is believed a Holden Commodore was travelling through a roundabout at the intersection of Grant and Nihil Sts about 9.50am when it lost control and hit a man who was standing nearby,” a Victoria Police spokesman said.

Paramedics treated the man at the scene however he died shortly afterwards.

The driver of the car, a 70-year-old man, stopped at the scene and is assisting police with their enquiries.

NFNL fixtures

■ Saturday (July 14) sees another round of football in the Northern Football and Netball League.

Division 1: Hurstbridge v Heidelberg, Northcote Park v Whittlesea, Greensborough v Macleod, North Heidelberg v Montmorency, Bundoora v West Preston-Lakeside.

Division 2: Epping v Watsonia, Lower Plenty v Eltham, Banyule v Diamond Creek, Fitzroy Stars v Thomastown.

Division 3: Reservoir v Mernda, Heidelberg West v Kilmore, Panton Hill v South Morang, St Mary’s v Laurimar. Lalor: Bye.

National Tree Day

■ A Community Planting Day will be held near the Eglinton Cutting of the Great Victorian Rail Trail, off Old Fawcett Rd, Alexandra, from 10am-12 Noon on Sunday, July 29.

Tools and gloves will be provided, as will lunch. The event is supported by Upper Goulburn Landcare Network, Home CreekSpring Creek Landcare Group, Murrindindi Shire and VicTruck.

To register, phone 0418 595 928.

Higginbotham clue

● A new publicity poster has been issued for the Foggy Mountain Festival For more information, visit www.fmbluegrass.com.au ■ The Local Paper is a media supporter of the Foggy Mountain Bluegrass Festival.

■ The location of the old Higginbotham township, near Murrindindi, will be revealed in a talk when local families meet at the Murrindindi Community Hub on Sunday, July 22.

Lodge meeting

Flowerdale history

■ Albert Edward Lodge will meet at the Alexandra Masonic Centre at 7.30pm on Thursday, July 18.

There will be a demonstration of degree work. Enquiries may be made with Stuart Dale, 0448 902 262.

■ The published history of the Flowerdale area is being updated. There are two previous publications, one for the School.

Organisers are planning to collect extra information including old photos of the area for the new publication.

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■ Fawcett Mechanics Institute Reserve Committee of Management have won the $1750 funding sought to purchase a defibrillator package.

Murrindindi Shire Council announced the funding in its latest round of community grants.

“This defibrillator will be accessible to users of the Fawcett Hall as well as the wider community,” said Deputy Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay.

“An information and training session will be run for the community to learn how to use the defibrillator correctly.

“The Yea Water Tigers Swimming Club sought $4218 funding to install four starting blocks at the Yea Swimming Pool so their members can train for dive pool entry.

“It was fantastic to be able to support this grant application in full.

We're looking forward to seeing the Yea Water Tigers be able to participate in more pennant competitions as a result," Cr McAulay said.

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■ Applications are now open for 2018-19 lifeguard positions, facility supervisors and swim teachers at outdoor swimming pools in Alexandra, Eildon, Marysville and Yea.

"Alexandra Primary School's Arts Committee was granted funding for stage two of its multifaceted arts project. “'Alexandra Beasties', as the project is known, will see students' artworks made into interactive digital and printed panels.

“Each of the panels will portray an animal story, with the collection of all the panels set to be collated and available for download as an app.

“This project is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about our local environment and, in particular, local endangered species.

“I'm looking forward to seeing the panels when they go on display along the fence of Alexandra Primary School during the next stage of the project,” Cr McAulay said.

Round one of the 2018-19 Community Grants is now open so there is another opportunity to apply. Application need to be in by the end of September.

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Public meeting ■ Anglican Rector Fr Peter Williams was to chair a public meeting of Yea Shire Council candidates. There were nine nominees for four positions.

Italian replicas ■ Then-MHR for McEwen, Peter Cleeland, said that soldiers on monuments at Whittlesea and Yarck were replicas of Italian alpine soldiers.

Jodie in the team ■ Jodie Murphy, grand-daughter of Elsie and Joe Murphy of Yea, was chosen for the Victorian metropolitam Under 18 basketball team.

Fire kits to schools ■ Kinglake Rural Fire Brigade Captain Terry Lawless presented Kinglake Primary School and Middle Kinglake Primary School with ‘Project Fireguard’ kits.

The kits taughte fire safety in the home, and bushfire prevention and survival.

Local Phone Numbers FIRE BRIGADES (fire only) ............ 000 Local Brigades ............................... 000 POLICE (emergencies only) ............ 000 Alexandra ................................ 5772 1040 Kinglake ............................... 5786 1333 Seymour ............................... 5735 0200 Whittlesea ............................ 9716 2102 7 9 7 26 30 Yea ....................................... 5 57 263 AMBULANCE .................................... 000 Alexandra Hospital ............. 5772 0900 Northern Hospital, Epping .. 8405 8000 Seymour Hospital ................ 5793 6100 Yea Hospital ........................... 5 7 36 0400 57 STATE EMERGENC Y SER VICE ......... 13 25 00 EMERGENCY SERVICE

● Posing for the press camera: Max McDonald, Whittlesea MLA; André Haermeyer, candidate for Central Highlands; Cr David Lawson, Yea Shire President, Jim Kennan, Transport Minister. Photo: Ash Long ■ ‘People power’ was evident in 1988, 30 years, when the Yea community forced the State Government’s hand to achieve the Yea Helipad in Station St, opposite the Yea and District Memorial Hospital.

Continued community pressure forced the State Government to accede to approval for the helipad on railway land, owned by the Ministry for Transport.

Politicians travelled to Yea to get their photo on the front-page. These included Whittlesea MLAMax McDonald, then-hopeful Central Highlands candidate André Haermeyer, and Transport Minister Jim Kennan.

They met with community representatives including Noel Searle-Walker (Lions), Gary Fitzgerald (Rotary), Peter Mangan (Yea Shire CEO), and Cr Dougal Drysdale.

There was a “chance visit” by the helicopter as the press photo took place for the July 27 issue. John Cain’s Labor Government was returned to power on October 1.

Footy results ● Alan Thorley has unearthed this photo of the Yea Centenary Celebrations Central Council from 1948. Back row: Cr A. Davy, Mr A.E. Robinson (Vice-President), Mesdames G.H. Tull, S.H. Austin-Embling, A.L. Williamson, Messrs E.J. Smart, K.D. Bryant, R.C. Tratford (Secretary). Front row: Messrs R.W. Fink (Organiser), F.R. Pilfoot (Assistant Organiser), Mrs C. Rogers, Cr J.W. Robinson (President), Mrs R. McCracken, Messrs R. Webb-Ware, D.R. Morgan. Not in the photo: Miss M. Surtees.

■ Nagambie 13.6 (84) dew with Yea 11.18 (84) in the Kyabram District Football League, 30 years ago. Other KDFL teams were Undera, Merrigum, Girgarre, Ardmona, Lancaster, Tallygaroopna, Murchison and Avenel.

Northern Eagles (Whittlesea) 9.9 (63) defeated Wallan 8.7 (55).

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Women’s footy in Yea is nothing new Local Politics ‘Super highway’

■ Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has announced that a Liberal Government will build the East West Link and North East Link if it is elected at the forthcoming State Election in November.

Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish said both projects will see real benefits for residents of the Eildon electorate.

"Whether it be for people who commute to Melbourne daily from the Yarra Valleyor for exporters sending their product to the port from Mansfield, we need an East West Link and a North East Link,” Ms McLeish said.

“Only a Liberal government will deliver both congestion busting projects."

Under the Liberals' plan, both an East West Link and a North East Link would be developed in tandem.

Construction on an East West Link will commence in 2020-21 following final determination of the route in consultation with the Office of Projects Victoria.

Construction on the first stages of a North East Link will commence by the end of 2020.

It is intended that an East West Link and a North East Link will be fully completed by around 2026 and 2027 respectively.

Ms McLeish said the decision of the Andrews Labor Government to not build the East West Link was a wasted opportunity.

"Daniel Andrews and Labor don't support an East West Link and wasted $1.3 billion of taxpayers' money when he tore up the contract after promising voters it wasn't worth the paper it was written on.

"If the East West Link project went ahead it would now be almost complete and ready for a North East Link to connect to the Eastern Freeway," Ms McLeish said.

Ms McLeish said that tolls on existing roads will not be introduced to pay for construction of the new road projects.

“We will not introduce or increase tolls on any existing roads, including the Eastern Freeway, to fund the construction of this Super Highway."

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● Ladies’ football is not new in Yea, by the look of this 1948 photo. The Yea team (top row, from left): Rosalind Akers, Betty Williamson, Joy Rogers, ?, Barbara Guttridge, Lorna Garlick, Betty Aldous, Dot Fisher, Marj Andrews, Zotti. Front row: Tess Galrick, Majorie Davies, ?, ?, Olive Allen, Noreen Garlick, Marion Cummins, Heather Wade, Pat Normington and Winne Ogilvie. A 1988 ladies’ match saw the Tigeresses 4.0 (24) defeated by the Maulers 7.3 (45). Tigeresses: Mandy Cummins, Maureen Cummins, Fleur Long, Narelle Dickson, Sharon Worthington, Jenny Tippet, Roni Baker, Debbie Punchen, Lisa Canning, Dianne Herbert, Brenda Baker, Margaret McLeish and Kathryn Kircos, Maulers included Gail Branch, Christine Massingham, Tammy Brown, Jodie Skinner, Rebecca Brown, Bev Brown, Sally Payne, Sheryl Baynes, Melissa Slavin and Jodie Thompson.

80-year anniversary for Yea Golf clubhouse ■ Yea’s Golf Club house was opened 80 years ago - on Saturday, July 23, 1938.

The Club House was officially opened by the Shire President, Cr C.A. Lempriere, in the presence of a good number of golfers.

A local newspaper report said: “The club house is a fine structure - very comfortable inside and from without commanding a splendid view of the links.”

The day was observed as President’s Day, and showers during the afternoon made conditions a little wintry.

Mixed Foursomes over 12 holes were played for trophies provided by Mr Sayer.

“At the conclusion of the foursomes (in which there was a tie), Mr Lane (the club secretary) read out several apologies for non-attendance, and introduced Mr H.A. Sayer (President) to the golfers, who were assembled on and below the verandah of the club house.

Mr Sayer remarked on the way the weather had changed for President’s Day, welcomed the visitors, and called on the Shire President to open the new building.

In thanking the President for the invitation to officiate at the links on the second occasion this year, Cr Lempriere

News Briefs Grease is the word

■ Grease is the word! Seymour Performers Workshop is presenting the musical this year The show features hit songs Greased Lightning, You're The One That I Want, and Summer Nights.

Grease follows the journey of Danny and Sandy, alongside the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies, as they navigate high school to the rock n' roll soundtrack that defined generations.

Auditions are open to ages 15+ and will be held on Tuesday (July 17) and Sunday, July 22 at the Schoolhouse Theatre, Seymour.

For more information visit www. spworkshop.org.au or call 0422 814 923.

- Julie Blyth

MHR keeps watch

● A 1938 photo of the Yea Golf Club house. and unlocking it, he declared the club house open, amidst applause.

The tie in the foursomes between O. Lane and Mrs said the Club House was a Lane and S. Cummins and Mrs great credit to the Yea Golf McMcLeish was played off the 1st, 9th and 10th holes, the Club.

In small districts, golf, former conceding their oppowhich was one of the finest nents two strokes.

The first hole was halved in sports in the world, was helping to make the State’s great- sixes, but at the ninth, the long est asset - a happy and con- markers broke down after a tented people and Yea members long pitch by Lanelanded within by putting their hands into their putting distnace.

A three to a ix put the Secpockets had effected improvements to their course which retary and his wife one ahead, and they further gained on the reflected an artistic mind.

Cr Lempriere then inserted next hole, thus winning the troa blue-ribbon key into the door, phies.

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■ Federal MHR for Indi, Cathy McGowan, says she is aware of community concern in relation to a proposed merger between Kellock Lodge in Alexandra and St John’s Village in Wangaratta.

Ms McGowan has been in contact with the Bishop of the Wangaratta Diocese, the Alexandra community, board members of the lodge, and Murrindindi Shire, and will continue to seek further information about the issue.

“I am aware that this situation is causing significant concern and distress for residents at the lodge and the wider community,” Ms McGowan said.

“Several people have contacted my office about this proposed merger. I will continue to seek advice about the situation.”

No SDJFNL games

■ There were no Seymour District Junior Football Netball League games on Sunday (July 8). July 15 Under 16 games are: Wandong v Euroa, Broadford v St Mary’s, Seymour v Alexandra. Tabilk has the bye.

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What The Papers Say New bins delivered

■ Mitchell Shire Council will replace 20000 household bins in most towns across the municipality over six weeks.

Receiving a new bin is as simple as putting old bins out as normal and they will be replaced as part of the fortnightly recycling collection.

- Seymour Telegraph

Jack is back

■ John Farnham is bringing his hit album Whispering Jack to the Yarra Valley – along with a few Aussie music legends.

He’ll play the 1986-released record in full and some of his other greatest hits to kick off the 16th year of A Day on the Green at Rochford Wines on Saturday, December 8.

Whispering Jack was the first local album to sell more than one million copies, held the number one position on the charts for 25 weeks and introduced Aussie anthem You’re The Voice.

- Mountain Views Mail

Police at Pyalong

■ A son of Pyalong has returned home to take up the post as the town’s police officer.

Senior Constable Daniel Sowden’s appointment sees the Pyalong Police Station is once again open for business.

- North Central Review

Fire jobs vacant

■ Applications are now open for 28 forest and fire operations officer roles across Victoria – 12 positions within the Hume region.

The full-time roles are diverse, and encompass forest management in Victoria’s state forests as well as fire management in Victoria’s national parks, state forests and protected public land.

Forest and fire operations officers work primarily in Victoria’s state forests as part of a team that supports liveable, inclusive and sustainable communities, and thriving natural environments.

- Mansfield Courier

Knitting Nanas

■ The Knitting Nannas of Toolangi are a group of women peacefully and creatively protesting against the destruction of our beautiful native forests.

At the heart of their Great Tree Project is the need to highlight the importance of the magnificent Mountain Ash trees (Eucalyptus Regnans) that are in decline due to logging and fire.

Left alone these trees can stand for more than 250 years and provide habitat for our iconic wildlife, if let to grow for long enough.

But the scale and frequency of logging in the Central Highlands of Victoria has seen these areas of large old trees being converted to stands of young regrowth.

These ‘high rise homes for wildlife’ are presently being targeted by the logging industry for paper, pallets and a smaller amount of timber. Trees are being logged before they are old enough to form hollows.

- Granite News

Racist letter

■ Community leaders have slammed a racist letter that was circulated around Montmorency, including Monty Village, Were Street, Banyule City Council and Vicki Ward, MP for Eltham.

- Diamond Valley Leader

Blew .301

■ Mother-of-four, Brooke Hunter, 40, who blew six times the legal limit after crashing into another car in Mill Park has escaped with a fine and lost her licence for four years.

The court heard Hunter was travelling north along Mill Park Drive about 3.10am on Saturday, January 20, when she veered onto the other side of the road, smashing into an oncoming car.

- Whittlesea Leader

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Court Lists Seymour Magistrates’ Court - Criminal Case Listings Thursday, July 12 Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division.

Unknown - Spiropoulos, S v Vehicle Impoundment Support Unit Victoria Police Parmansche, G (35681) v King, Johnny. Ciu-Shepparton Victoria Police - Boxall, T (39656) b Ryan, Timothy James. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Binns Saxby, M (38713) v Bullard, Glenn Andrew. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Rhead, A (40227) v Davenport, Jordan.

Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Tait, W (37033) v Harley, Daniel Lee. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Boxall, T (39656) v Randone, Kristian.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Eaton, S (30260) v Glendinning, Lee Raymond. Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Eaton, S (30260) v Mckee, Alaina Simone. Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Boxall, T (39656) v Love, Robert. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Allum, Annette. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Jackson, A (41009) v Ramsey, Samantha.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Naismith, D (36811) v Ramsdale, Maddison. Uni-Mill Park Victoria Police - Barclay, J (36190) v Spiropoulos, Sara.

Highway Patrol-Seymour J Victoria Police - Walton, A (40916) v Fisher, Jayde. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Ellis, J (40810) v Al-Odah, Nasir. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Bortolotto, C (40740) v Willcocks, Darren.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Garbutt, E (35708) v Sandford, Nicole Louise. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Bryan, L (35203) v Knight, Matthew.

Socit-Seymour Victoria Police - Thomas, S (40419) v King, Ashleigh James. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Hill, C (31446) v Clow, Nathan James.

Ciu-Benalla Victoria Police - Hill, C (31446) v Johnson, Craig. CiuBenalla Victoria Police - Davidge, K (37856) v Douglas, Shaun Jeffrey. Ciu-Casey Victoria Police - Webster, B (41109) v Ford, Darren. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Davidge, K (37856) v Faderson, Raymond John. Ciu-Casey Victoria Police - Warren, M (41378) v King, Johnny.

Victoria Police - Warren, M (41378) v King, Johnny.

Victoria Police - Binks, D (40350) v Cathie, Tristan.

Victoria Police - Hill, C (31446) v Clow, Darren. CiuBenalla Victoria Police - Sharma, S (37790) v King, Johnny. DtuSeymour Victoria Police - Fidler, T (41595) v Hall, Neil. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Mills, K (33260) v Burrows, Ricky. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Jackson, A (41009) v Smith, Nathan Lind-

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No inference of a party’s guilt, innocence or liability should be made by publication of their name as a defendant. Court schedules may be changed at any time for any reason, including withdrawal of the action by the Plaintiff/Applicant. E&OE. say. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Stephens, S (40205) v Hall, Neil. UniSeymour Community Corrections Centre - Peacock, T v Woods, Travis. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Toll Enforcement - Victoria Police Toll Enforcement v Alvarez Gonzalez, Maria. Melbourne Victoria Police - Stephens, S (40205) v Hall, Neil Russell.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Ellis, J (40810) v Royale, Jacqueline.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Garbutt, E (35708) v Ramsdale, Maddison Samantha. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - HarperAdams, D (39902) v Browne, Jacqueline. Uni-Geelong Victoria Police - Hards, D (38887) v Richards, Stewart.

Operations Response Team Three Victoria Police - Wells, B (37438) v Ramsdale, Maddison Samantha. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Derksen, P (38600) v Ramsey, Samantha Jayne. Homicide Squad Victoria Police - Hudson, V (38001) v Clancy, Benjamin.

Uni-Portland Victoria Police - Cook, K (41646) v Burgess, Shane. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Miller, O'rion. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Miller, O'rion. UniSeymour

Community Corrections Centre - Peacock, T v Pemberton, Andrew. Seymour Community Correction Centre Community Corrections Centre - Macdougall, M v Cathie, Tristan. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Godwill, David John. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Community Corrections Centre - Peacock, T v Pemberton, Andrew. Seymour Community Correction Centre Community Corrections Centre - French, E v Butcher, Phillip. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Stapleton, Benjamin Adamson.

Office Of The Chief Commissioner Community Corrections Centre - Macdougall, M v Ramsdale, Samantha. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (18457) v Kelly, Steven. Victoria Police Executive Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Chalmers, Alistair. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Community Corrections Centre - Macdougall, M v King, Johnny. Community Corrections Centre Community Corrections Centre - Cochrane, Sv AlvarezGonzalez, Maria. Community Corrections Centre Community Corrections Centre - Macdougall, M v Hall, Neil. Community Corrections Centre Community Corrections Centre - Macdougall, M v Ramsdale, Samantha. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Felini, Dean. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Community Corrections Centre - Macdougall, M v Ramsdale, Samantha. Community Corrections Centre Friday, July 13 Victoria Police Malignaggi, L (41482) v Stoneman, Mark Frances. Operations Response Team Two Victoria Police - Binns Saxby, M (38713) v Stoneman, Mark. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Ellis, J (40810) v Butler, Joshua. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Turner, J (34532) v Stoneman, Mark.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Batten, S (38514) v Puglia, Joshua. UniBroadford Victoria Police - Brown, I (24991) v Campion, Wendy.

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Pages From The Past Col. Yea was hero ■ Last month The Local Paper published arguments put by Major Frederick Purcell a ecntury ago that Colonel Lacy Yea, after whom the town was named, was not a hero.

The Yea and District Historical Society has asked to publish their rebuttal: “The Yea & District Historical Society would like to correct the impression that Colonel Lacy Walter Gilmour Yea was not a worthy person to have a town named after him.

“An article in The Local Paper (June 6), titled "Col. Yea Never Did Anything That Entitled Him To Be Immortalised" must have our new residents wondering why our town has been called Yea! “The article was taken from an early edition of The Yea Chronicle, dated July 1912, when that paper was owned by Major Purcell and most of the article was Major Purcell's supposed quotes from Kinglake's biography of the Crimea.

“It paints an entirely different picture of Colonel Yea than Cardogen's official biography of the Crimean War and the newspaper articles written at the time of his death in battle and one must suppose there must have been some dislike or animosity between the two for Kinglake's account to be so scathing when everyone else had nothing but high praise and admiration for him.

The Historical Society would like to refute this ‘bad press’ and assure residents that Colonel Yea was indeed a hero and much admired and loved by his fellow officers and men.

“We would like to quote these excerpts from various eulogies and newspapers at the time of his death and from Cardogen's History of the Crimea.

"Among all the officers who fell in the unfortunate attack on the Redan, on the 18th June, there was no one more deeply lamented by the men under his command than Colonel Yea. “The late Lord Raglan, in one of his last despatches, says he was not only distinguished for his gallantry but had exercised his control of the Royal Fusiliers in such a manner as to win the affection of the soldiers under his orders and secure for them every comfort and accommodation which his personal exertions could procure for them".

“The Illustrated London News gave this account on his death. "Under occasional brusqueness of manner he concealed a most kind heart; and a more thorough soldier, one more devoted to his men, to the service and to his country, never fell in battle than Lacy Yea. “Throughout the winter his devotion to his men was exemplary. They were the first who had hospital huts.

“When other regiments were in need of every comfort and almost of every necessity, the Fusiliers, by the care of their Colonel, had everything that could be procured by exertion and foresight.

“He never missed a turn of duty in the trenches, except for a short time when his medical attendant had to use every effort to induce him to go aboard ship to save his life".

“Cardogen's Crimea describes the battle of the Redan when the Royal Fusiliers lost one of their commanders and were retreating in confusion. Colonel Yea picked up the colours and urging his men forward, led them back into the battle where he lost his own life.

“The settlement on the banks of Muddy Creek, so named by Hume and Hovell as they had more trouble crossing the (now named) Yea River because of the steep muddy banks than they did crossing the Goulburn River near Molesworth; was being surveyed by Thomas Pinniger at the time the news of Colonel Yea's death reached the Colonies.

“The Surveyor-General of Victoria at that time had been an officer under the command of Colonel Yea in the Royal Fusiliers.

“He was so distraught on hearing of his beloved commander's death that he declared a town in Victoria be named after Colonel Yea; and so our newly laid out township was named Yea. Turn to Page 68

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Kellock directors slug it out ■ Kellock Lodge Director Ian Davis says the public meeting attended by 380 people last month was “misinformed”, with its organisers determined to “stir up trouble”.

Mr Davis supplied this letter to The Local Paper: “Kellock Lodge was established to respond to an identified community need, the care of the elderly.

“Sadly the recent divisive debate about the future of Kellock Lodge has had little to no focus on those Kellock Lodge supports, other than to provide them with misinformation and create fear about the Approved Provider’s (Trustees of the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta’s (Trustees)) intentions.

“The Town Hall meeting on Friday, June 22, generated much emotional heat, very little light and much misinformation.

“The topic was money, money, money but no mention of resident care, other than to dismiss significant non-compliance.

“The current proposal for a single legal entity with a single board is a result of a three-month process between the Kellock Lodge Board of Manangement (Board) and the Trustees.

“The process it self is a result of the Trustees’ deep interest in, and legal and moral obligations for resident care.

“The Trustees, via their Chair the Bishop of Wangaratta, have been encouraging the Board for three years to understand the significant changes in the aged care industry and respond; this intensified after the events at St John’s Village.

“The events of the past six months – seven unmet Outcomes related to clinical care and a Notice of Serious Risk – underscore the inadequacy of the Board’s responses to the Trustees reasonable and eminently sensible requests.

“I would encourage all interested people to take the time to understand the seriousness of the non-compliance at Kellock Lodge and Kellock Lodge’s financial position (it is significantly deteriorating due to funding changes in aged care).

Seriousness of non-compliance: “In late 2017 the Approved Provider requested multiple times the Board take steps to ensure compliance with the Accreditation Standards.

“At least one request included the offer of consulting support to do so.

Due to an inability to objectively assess our operations and the Board's mode of operation history shows us these requests were not acted on in any meaningful way.

“As predicted by the Approved Provider the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency (AACQA) conducted an UNANNOUNCED VISIT, two in fact. One in January and one in February 2018. Kellock Lodge failed on seven critical care Outcomes.

“Finding the initial response to this non-compliance unsatisfactory the Approved Provider appropriately established a quality working group to address the significant non-compliance. It saddens me to say the Approved Provider’s comprehensive and through approach was not welcomed by all Kellock Lodge Directors.

“The work of the consultants engaged has proved to be absolutely essential and instrumental in getting

‘The community owes Bishop Parkes its profound gratitude and praise for striving to bring resident care to the forefront and for initiating the hard conversations about the status of Kellock Lodge, not the jeers and cat calls emanating from a misinformed meeting called to stir up t rrouble ouble ouble.. ’

● Ian Davis, pictured as a Crucifer, in the Kellock Lodge publication: The First 30 Years Kellock re-accredited within the for themselves. timeframe set by the regulators.

“The non-compliances, as re“At the Town Hall meeting the ported in this public reports, were: speakers glossed over the failed out1.8 Information systems comes as deficient paper work.

This expected outcome requires “That would be O.K. if residents that "effective information managewere paper cut-outs, which they are ment systems are in place". The not. report found “Staff do not have ac“They our some of our commu- cess to current, accurate and consisnities most elderly and frail who tent information to guide care and Kellock Lodge and the Approved service delivery.”

Provider have a legal and moral ob2.1 Continuous imrovement ligation to care for.

“This expected outcome requires “In partnership with the Approved that "the organisation actively purProvider initial steps have been taken sues continuous improvement". The to address these non-compliances. report found “Management do not “However work to embed these take active steps to address deficits changes will take further significant emanating from clinical trends or time and resources. audit results.”

“People should also ask them2.4 Clinical care selves why Kellock Lodge’s own “This expected outcome requires auditing did not pick these failures that "care recipients receive approup BEFORE the AACQA found priate clinical care". The report them? found “Care recipients do not con“Interested people can visit sistently receive clinical care in acwww.accqa.gov.au/publications/re- cordance with identified need.” ports and search for Kellock Lodge 2.5 Specialised nursing care to read the publicly available reports needs

Mik sues Mikee Manning is issues challenge tto o Ian Da vis Davis ■ Kellock Lodge Director Mike Manning has replied to fellow Director Ian Davis’s statement, and his reply includes a challenge.

“I have read Ian Davis’s outline of his view of the discussion regarding the health and financial side of the proposed takeover of Kellock Lodge by St John’s Retirement Village.

“I don’t want to get into a financial tit for tat with him except to say that his whole argument of current and non-current liabilities and their basis is absolutely flawed.

“Where bonds and lease premiums are concerned, every organisation bases their current liability on historical data not on the same comparative percentage between organisations.

“I think Ian’s consultants might be trying to confuse the matter.

“As to the unmet outcomes, I thought we have already acknowledged that we not only needed to, but did accept the findings of the Aged Care Quality Agency and have implemented the changes and are still doing so as a matter of continuous improvement.

“It is interesting that a current board member of Kellock Lodge is prepared to pinpoint failings here in his own organisation which he is duty bound as a director to preserve and protect, and yet try to use one-sided history as an argument to justify being taken over by another organisation where double the failings in actual care occurred and multiple casualties because of it.

“I guess we can argue these matters till we are blue in the face and not agree, but I will issue a challenge to Mr Davis.

“If he can advise this community of the current cash at bank and realisable liquid assets (investments) of St John’s Retirement Village at say May 31, 2018, I will This expected outcome requires that "care recipients' specialised nursing care needs are identified and met by appropriately qualified nursing staff". The report found “Care plans and directives relating to the management of individuals specific specialised nursing care needs are, at times, incomplete.”

2.7 Medication management This expected outcome requires that "care recipients' medication is managed safely and correctly". The report found “The home’s medication system does not consistently ensure care recipients’ medications are managed safely and correctly” and “Staff do not consistently have access to current and accurate information relating to care recipients’ medication needs.”

2.10 Nutrition and hydration This expected outcome requires that "care recipients receive adequate nourishment and hydration."

The report found Kellock Lodge did not meet this Outcome 2.14 Mobility, dexterity and rehabilitation This expected outcome requires that "optimum levels of mobility and dexterity are achieved for all care

● Mike Manning in good faith re-assess my opinion of the financial status of St John’s Village based on that information.

“I can say that at May 31, 2018, Kellock Lodge cash at bank and term deposit holdings are approximately $9.2 million.

“We may have a couple of hundred thousand dollars in the bishop’s consulting fees that had to be paid in June but this figure will not be far off the mark.

“Once again, it is amazing that none of the current board members of Kellock Lodge have any idea of the current financial status of St John’s, 12 months after the warning provided by their auditors and yet the four current members are still hell bent on joining with them in such a takeover. No due diligence – no nothing. Absolutely unheard in any business decision making. Back to you Ian,” Mr Manning said. recipients". The report found “Post fall monitoring does not consistently occur with staff not recording neurological observations”.

“The AACQA reports show the Board and management has failed to ensure the minimum standards have been complied with. As a collective the Board must engage meaningful with the problems of Kellock Lodge and the legal structures we work within (i.e. Kellock Lodge is an organisation of the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta), not attack those who have assisted us to undertake steps to remedy significant non-compliance.

“Much has been said in support of retaining local control of Kellock Lodge.

“Local control has delivered us to the position Kellock Lodge is in today.

“Local control has been unable to objectively assess the organisation’s compliance with minimum standards.

“Local control has been unable to objectively assess the organisation’s performance and health.

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Special Report: 2 ● From previous pafe “Discussions about a new way are difficult, however having such discussions does not diminish the great achievements of the community over the years in being a partner in the development of Kellock Lodge as some commentary suggests.

“The financial position; the following explanation by accounting experts highlight the accounting differences between St John’s Village and Kellock Lodge.

“Once this is understood it is clear that St John’s Village’s financial position has been misrepresented, creating great unnecessary fear amongst residents and ILU owners.

“In the aged care industry, it is expected that residents will exit the facility and have their entry contributions (used here to refer to bonds/ RADS for residential aged care residents and entry contributions for ILU owners) refunded at this time.

“It is also common that another resident will take their place in a short space of time, replenishing cash balances by paying an entry contribution.

“In our financial models, we allocate 30 per cent of resident’s entry contributions as a current liability and 70 per cent as a non-current liability.

“This is a common allocation methodology among other facilities that we have worked with as their resident turnover rate is around 30 per cent.

“This means that 30 per cent of all their residents that are present on July 1 will have left the facility by June 30 the following calendar year.

“As the average length of resident stays reduce, then the allocation of entry contributions to current liabilities will increase.

“In St John’s 2017 audited financial statements, the resident’s RADs, (Refundable Accommodation Deposits), Bonds and other entry contributions are classified as 100 per cent current liability.

“Kellock Lodge, in their 2017 audited financial statements, classify their resident’s entry contributions as 8.8 per cent current liability and 91.2 per cent non-current liability.

“If St John’s Village were to take Kellock Lodge’s allocation approach, their current liabilities from their 2017 Financial statements would be reduced from $45,473,506 to $4,001,668.

“Conversely, if Kellock Lodge were to classify 100 per cent of entry contributions on their balance sheet as current liabilities ($7.173M) then their current liabilities would total $7.895M which is larger than their current assets total of $7.217M. “There is also significant misunderstanding about the cash Kellock Lodge holds.

“As of March 2018 in round figures Kellock Lodge was holding $10.5M in cash.

“Offsetting this cash holding is $7.7M in residential aged care bonds/ RADS (liabilities) and $2.3M in ILU deposits (liabilities).

“The current practice of the Board is to hold the full dollar amount in cash to cover these liabilities.

“This leaves $500,000 in free cash. Not a significant amount for an organisation with $4.3M in revenue (for 2016/2017 financial year) and 30+ years of operation and a great need to invest further to ensure quality care.

“I anticipate the financial reports for the 2017-18 financial year will reflect a very similar position.

“Kellock Lodge’s use of residential aged care bonds/RADS is regulated by the Aged Care Act 1997 and the ILU deposits by the Retirement Villages Act 1986.

‘It is disappointing though that some directors, and community members, have chosen to ‘shoot the messenger’ rather than engage constructively to ensure Kellock Lodge remains a sustainable and vibrant service providing care for our most frail and elderly.’ - Ian Davis

● Ian Davis. Photo: Alexandra Community Pharmacy/Facebook “This would continue to be the cent of facilities were making a loss, agement have been aware of the true case for any new legal entity. with rural and regional facilities suf- state of Kellock Lodge’s financial “Kellock Lodge’s annual profit fering the most. position for many years and underwas $731,366 for 2015-16 financial “This is forecast to increase to stand the changes in the aged care year, $390,934 for 2016-17 and in over 50 per cent of facilities in 2018. industry.

2017-18 there will be a considerable “It is because of these financial “So why the resistance to change, loss, not all of it attributable to the challenges and other reasons that why the attacks on those who have significant consulting resources en- since the 1990s the number of resi- sought to help and strengthen Kellock gaged to rectify the non-compliance. dential aged care organisations has Lodge?

“There is also an anticipated loss fallen from approx. 3000 to approx.

“Why not engage on the issues in 2019 as well. To date the Board 930 today. and work together to strengthen has not been able to raise the per bed“Less organisations delivering Kellock Lodge? day figure to break even. more care. These are figures that “Mr Maurie Pawsey, in his un“Kellock Lodge, like all residen- should make all of us pause and ask dated letter to the Productivity Comtial aged care facilities is significantly the hard questions about Kellock mission, written about six years ago, challenged by the current government Lodge’s ability to survive on its own. states: reforms and funding.

“Interestingly the evidence is out “There are often quoted minimum “Industry benchmarking shows there that past key office bearers of levels of residents (beds) at which a that as of December 2017 41 per the Kellock Lodge Board of Man- small rural, stand alone, aged care

facility can be viable. These range from 80 Beds to 120 Beds.

“He further states: The general view, supported by much evidence, within the Aged Care Industry is that funding is inadequate and as also mentioned above, certainly small rural facilities are not seen to be viable (unless supported by a Hospital or another large institution) unless Bed numbers exceed 80 and in some quarters 120 Beds.

“Kellock Lodge operates 50 beds and 14 ILUs! “Alexandra and surrounding communities are ageing. The demographics show there is a clear need for aged care and Kellock Lodge is well placed to provide this with the right governance, management and systems.

“The Approved Provider’s proposal will bring significant benefit to Kellock Lodge and therefore Alexandra and surrounds elderly and frail.

“Two examples are: ■ Stronger leadership and governance by a professional board with specific aged care and health care expertise ■ Combined resources to use to develop stronger clinical care frameworks, systems and processes which will improve the quality of care delivery “With appropriate changes in place to address the challenges Kellock Lodge will always be here, it might just even be better!

“It will operate with much better senior management enhancing the security of the resident and ILU residents.

“The local community will still be able to contribute as donors, volunteers, directors etc if they wish.

“The need for the community to support Kellock Lodge will not diminish.

“The recent joint announcement by the Murrindindi Shire Council and Trustees is a positive step forward that will hopefully shift the discussion from decisive debate to acknowledgement of Kellock Lodge’s significant issues and calm discussion about how to address them.

“A board makes decisions as a collective and as such all directors are responsible for the current status of Kellock Lodge.

“It is disappointing though that some directors, and community members, have chosen to “shoot the messenger” rather than engage constructively to ensure Kellock Lodge remains a sustainable and vibrant service providing care for our most frail and elderly.

“In everything we say and do we must keep front of our mind the people Kellock Lodge supports, something not all people have done in presenting their concerns to the community.

“The community owes Bishop Parkes its profound gratitude and praise for striving to bring resident care to the forefront and for initiating the hard conversations about the status of Kellock Lodge, not the jeers and cat calls emanating from a misinformed meeting called to stir up trouble,” Mr Davis said.

He added: “This letter expresses the views of Ian Davis only. It does not represent the view of the Kellock Lodge Alexandra Inc Board of Management, any other Kellock Lodge Directors, the Trustees of the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta, the Bishop of Wangaratta, or any other individuals or organisations.

“I have been on the Kellock Lodge Alexandra Inc Board of Management since 1989,” Mr Davis said.

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Eulogy for Peter Mackrell ■ Stephen Mackrell delivered this eulogy for his brother, Peter, at the Funeral Mass held at Sacred Heart Church, Yea, which was full: Peter was the best big brother, able to show grace and gentleness right up to his passing.

At this moment in time with Peter I am reminded that the Kingdom of Heaven is based on faithfulness to Our Lord .

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Peter was also aware that his heavenly home was near, so to stay here, or to go to his eternal home was all to his good. So death held no fear for him.

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The first two in particular, love is gentle, love is kind. These were most evident towards the family.

As his younger brother I witnessed a very high level of protective instincts towards family.

That was noticeable until he died and after. You people are here out of the love you shared with him.

Peter enjoyed sport. When the Bulldogs beat Geelong, Peter would say: "Better late than never.'

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He was good at batting, bowling, wicket keeping and fielding. One day aged about 15 he took 6-for-20 with a hat-trick bowling swing, including five wickets in five balls. There was no junior cricket in those days.

His early years showed to be exemplary at school, including Dux in Grade 4. They jumped him to Grade 6 but he lost interest so he left school after Grade 8.

He got a job at Yea Post Office, working delivering mail, and taking turns at night shift , running the phone exchange for the community.

Australia Post shifted Peter to Wangaratta in northern Victoria , and so he spent many years of his life riding a pushbike around 35 kilometres a day delivering mail. He also played cricket in Wangaratta.

I drove to pick Peter up from Wang. one Christmas Eve as he never went for a licence to drive. He wasn't home so I drove around looking for him. I found him at about 10pm finishing off the last of his Christmas mail deliveries, a little the worse for wear.

Several of the families up the street were calling out to Peter to come have a drink for Christmas. His job started at 6am, it finished normally at 2 in the afternoon. He was eight hours late celebrating Christmas with many of the townsfolk that day. He was much loved as the mailman.

At times he gave out loans to family members not taking interest on the returns.

Australia Post sent him back to Seymour mail centre.

● Peter Mackrell

By Peter's demeanor he encouraged confidence to speak.

Permit me to share a closing prayer in honour of our love for Peter.

"It's in giving that we receive.

“It's in forgiving that we are forgiven.

“It's in dying we are born to Eternal life.

“Thank you Jesus for by means of your most Holy Cross and rising from the dead you have set Peter free.

“You are the Saviour of the world to those who walk with you.

“We love you Jesus. Amen."

He began playing cricket with Flowerdale again and at around 45 years old was asked to fill in for the Association cricket team going to Bendigo for Country Week of cricket.

One day the team was playing at the Queen Elizabeth Oval in Bendigo and there was two games on at the same time because the oval was so large. At this stage he didn't go much on running so managed to hit a fast 50 with nine fours.

He got out shortly after and as he came off the ground the players from the game on the other side of the oval said: "Why did you get out, we were enjoying that?" Peter’s reply was: "I needed a beer".

He never took himself seriously.

At this time I will thank Flowerdale Cricket Club for remembering Peter who was a life member. God bless you all past and present and future.

It was great to be able to ring and talk to Peter, usually one or two hours as needed. I caught up with him three weeks before his passing. Again we talked for nearly two hours.

Casually I asked if there was anything on his mind that I could help out with. It seems he took the question rhetorically and replied with his usual sense of humor: "What do you think I am going to die or something?"

He had been told that he had over 30 locations on his brain with cancer, just before I saw him. Nothing changed. He maintained his dignity. Virginia was present when he was told about the cancer and she sobbed. Peter would have none of it and called her a sook. They had a laugh.

Peter was a giver in life, looking after Grandmother and Mother and family members: cooking, washing, assisting Dad at fencing and sheep shearing at times.

Peter was a lover not a fighter and would always look to de-escalate in adversity.

Peter had very large hands as Dad did, and if he saw no other alternative would deal with a situation at hand with no fear of man.

A rather large Army chap was harassing him at a gathering in Wangaratta on one occasion. After Peter tried to settle things peacefully, the chap continued to harass. They went away from the gathering and Peter said: "Since you choose to push on with this you can have the first hit", which he did.

Peter subsequently sent him backwards and hastily reminded him not to get up or he would have to continue. He took Peter's advice and stopped where he sat. Peter was forever the gentleman.

It was wonderful that Peter could receive in the last chapter of his life. Virginia, our sister, took him to her home and spent almost a year with her and the family and received care during that time which he enjoyed immensely even through great adversity with the disease.

I was told our niece Tory rang shortly before Peter's passing, and Naomi held the phone up for Peter to hear on speaker and she said she “loved him so" and he smiled. It turned out to be the last time he smiled.

Peter's time on earth was closing. Virginia told him I was on my way from the airport. I was told he waited until I arrived and we helped him to get as comfortable as he could be at such a time.

There was a short struggle for breath then he relaxed as a great peace passed over him. He was now breathing normally and a few minutes later as I was honored to be holding his hand in both my hands, he passed.

I said, "Lord into your hands I commit Peter's spirit."

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MARKRTING FEATURE

Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

80’s icon arrives in WeHo

■ Hi everyone, from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites comes this week's news.

Out and About

Brian rocks Route 66

■ It was a lively lunch at Kitchen 24, the restaurant connected to the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, when rocker Brian Mannix came to visit.

Lots of Aussies stay at the Ramada when they are in Los Angeles and Brian Mannix certainly received a warm welcome to the West Hollywood village.

Brian was the lead singer of Uncanny Xmen and now is one of the stars with the Absolute 80's shows all around Australia.

He also was on your television screens with The Apprentice and Dancing with the Stars.

Brian and his wife Sue went on to continue their holiday in Las Vegas and New York.

Beatles USA Update ■ As of 2012, The Beatles had sold more than two billion albums.

■ The total number of Beatles albums sold on iTunes as of that time was 585,000. The total amount of their iTunes singles wAs 2.8 million.

■ John Lennon started a band in 1957 called the Quarry Men and later asked Paul McCartney to join. Paul brought in George Harrison, and later Ringo Starr would replace Peter Best as drummer. The band changed its name a few times, which included the names Johnny and the Moondogs, The Rainbows, and British Everly Brothers.

■ The Beatles have spent a record 1278 weeks on the Billboard chart.

■ The Beatles have spent 175 weeks at number one on the chart.

■ The Beatles album with the longest consecutive time spent at number one is their debut album Please Please Me at 30 weeks.

■ The band went through several name changes. No one is quite sure where the name ‘Beatles’ originated, though the most likely story is that John Lennon liked the name The Crickets after Buddy Holly's band. Early band member Stuart Sutcliff suggested ‘Beetles’, and they were for some time known as The Silver Beetles or, occasionally, Long John and the Silver Beatles before becoming the Beatles. The Beetles were also a rival gang in Marlon Brando's movie The Wild One, which may have also been an influence. John Lennon is usually credited with changing the spelling to ‘Beatles’ to reflect Beat music and the Beat generation.

■ The Beatles are the only band to twice knock itself off the top of the chart.

■ The Beatles are the only band in history to have a "double whammy" when they knocked the Rolling Stones off the top spot in both the singles and album charts on July 23, 1964.

■ The Beatles' first-ever album to debut at number one was Help!

166 minutes watching TV

● Pictured at Kitchen 24 is the Managing Director of the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, Alan Johnson, with Brian Mannix.

■ Americans spent an average of 16.8 minutes a day (or 0.28 of an hour) reading on their own volition for purposes other than work or school last year, according to survey data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

That is the least amount of time Americans have dedicated to reading since the BLS began tracking the question in 2003.

That year Americans spent an average of 21.6 minutes a day reading.

At the same time, according to the survey, Americans spent an average of 166.2 minutes (or 2.77 hours) per day watching TV in 2017.

The 166.2 minutes on average per day that Americans spent watching television in 2017 was almost 10 times as much as the 16.8 minutes they spent on average reading.

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Robin remembered

■ A Hollywood premiere of new HBO doc "Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind" was a bittersweet reunion for the late comic's friends at LA's famed TCL Chinese Theatre. Venerable stand-ups Billy Crystal and David Steinberg hosted the event, where guests included Rosanna Arquette, Bonnie Hunt, Kevin Nealon, Brad Garrett, Eddie Griffin, Bob Saget, Ray Romano, Pauly Shore, George Schlatter and Paula Poundstone. A guest ● Margot Riobbie told us that, at a Hollywood Roosevelt reception after, "Robin's ■ Happy Birthday to Margot Robbie, our highly successful Ausfavorite desserts were served Key lime pie and chocolate macaroons. Tables were adorned with mini toy soldiers, a Robin favor- tralian actress and film producer. In 2017, Time magazine named her as one of the 100 most influential people in the world and ite."

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● Andy Dick ■ Andy Dick, the troubled comedian who has gone to rehab more than 20 times in his struggle with drugs and alcohol, is facing charges after allegedly groping a stranger on the streets of Los Angeles.

The reported arrest is the latest in a long line of alarming and sexualised incidents for Dick, who forged a reputation as a controversial and outrageous performer, but has struggled to maintain his career following frequent and unpredictable outbursts, which date back as far as 2007, when he was dragged by his feet off the Jimmy Kimmel Live! Show for repeatedly touching Ivanka Trump and trying to kiss her.

Harvey Weinstein was hit with additional sex crime charges tied to a new, third accuser that could send him to prison for life. Manhattan District Attorney CY Vance Jr. got new indictments against the pervy producer for two counts of predatory sexual assault and one count of criminal sexual act in the first degree for a forcible sexual act against the unnamed woman in 2006. She testified before a grand jury last week.

Gavin’s Star Watch ■ As temperatures soared in New York, Lady Gaga cooled off with some ice cream. The star and her talent agent boyfriend, Christian Carino, were spotted grabbing cones at Ben & Jerry's in Montauk.

■ Veteran Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Jon Perlman wsas spotted having dinner last night at Peddler's Folk in Calabasas.

■ Keith Urban was at the Hôtel Americano in NYC. ■ Molly Ringwald took her kids to see Martha Plimpton's concert of Aimee Mann songs in the Spiegeltent at Bard College, where Plimpton dedicated each song to a US president to kick off Justin Vivian Bond's Summer Scape series.

■ The comedy and magic team of Penn and Teller announced this week that they are postponing performances until Aug.18 so that Teller (the short, silent one) can undergo back surgery. The duo had already scheduled a hiatus to take care of Teller's problem, but abruptly called off a show scheduled for Friday night because Teller was in too much pain following a Wednesday performance. Teller's back trouble represents "the lingering result of hanging from straitjackets and climbing in and out of boxes for more than 40 years."

He'll a successful surgery and is looking forward to continuing his act with Pen.

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The Whittlesea Story: Part 14

How Whittlesea was named Courtesy of the City of Whittlesea.

From ‘The Plenty’

by J.W. Payne, 1975.

Royal Occasions In 1867, His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh visited Australia.

Stephen Skinnerwhile not a witness of the excitement, sent his daughter to Melbourne to avoid the alternate local celebrations: “Monday, November 25. This morning DearAggy ... went by coach to witness the dazzling illuminations, fireworks, etc., in honour of the Duke of Edinburgh who is to make his public apperance to-day ... even we bush people have not quite escaped the malady.

“Captain Williams give a fat ox and Mr Godfrey 10 fat sheep to the folk of Donnybrook., and the Roads Board are going to spend a portion of the funds of the district on an enormous bonfire on Fraser’s Hill here in front of us.

“A hogshead of ale to be sent by somebody else so I expect in the course of a few hours to see everybody biting everybody, till with the aid of innumerable bottles of brandy, gin and the hot weather they are all reduced to the same rabid condition staggering about or rolling down the hill in a state of inextricable confusion.

“In a Narrative of the Visit of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh to the Colony of Victoria (compiled by J.G. Knight, Melbourne, and published by Mason, Firth and Co., in 1868) this account occurs under a heading Children’s and other Festivities, Donnybrook and Wallan Wallan “The picnic given to the Children of Donnybrook and Wallan Wallan district in honour of the Royal visit came off on Saturday, December 7 (1867).

“The site chosen for it was Mount Fraser which is well adapted for such a purpose, the bottom of the crater being like a bowling-green, the banks around it formed an ampitheatre, and covered here and there with groves of the shady wattle.

“There were upwards of 200 children present, chiefly from the schools of Beveridge, Donnybrook, Mickleham, and Wallan Wallan, who,, with their friends made up a goodly assemblage of about 500.

“Ample provision was made for supplying their wants, there being upwards of 500 pounds of beef and mutton, 100 pounds of ham, 300 pounds of plain bread, 350 pounds of cake,, one hoghead of beer, several scores of gallons of ginger beer, and tea and coffee ad libitum.

“The feasting being over, the little ones took to swinginmg, footracing, etc. etc., whilst theri elders indulged in ‘Kiss-in-the-Ring’, dancing, throwing the stone, foot-races on flat and over timber; cricket etc.

“In the afternoon, Mr Godfrey, JP, having converted a dray into a platform addressed a few appropriate remarks to those present, and asked for three cheers for the Queen, the Royal family, and Prince Alfred severally, which were most enthusiastically given.

“Three cheers more were warmly accorded to Mr Fraser, the owner of the ground.”

Merriang waited 100 years for a personal visit by a Duke of Edin-

urgh. On June 3, 1968, Mr C.T. (later Sir Cecil) Looker and his wife entertained the Duke of Edinburgh and 300 guests to a luncheon on their property ‘Merri Park’, Beveridge.

Mr Looker earlier cheered the Duke’s Commonwealth Study Conference - delegrations of younger people throughout the world - and the delegates together with leaders in the sporting field were entertained in marquees.

Members of the Australian Conservation Foundation and immediate neighbours of ‘Merri Park’ were also guests of the Looker family, and to the Duke and guests were demonstrated two Australian features, the working of sheepdogs and treefeeling by axemen.

PART2

Upper Plenty Whittlesea The letter book of the Survey Office in Melbourne shows that Robert Hoddle issued instructions on April 21, 1838, ‘Survey Plenty River and Dividing Range to Mount Macedon’.

On December 14 of the same year he reported to LaTrobe “Survey completed the Parishes if Yan Yean and Toorourrong, 10 acres have been deducted for a road one chain wide in each portion” The cattle station of George Sherwin is shown in the centre of the Toorourrong village reserve, as yet unnamed.

The only other habitation noted was J. and G. Urquhart’s station in the north-west corner of Portion 18, several miles to the north.

On May 8, 1839, the first sale of Toorourrong land took place in Sydney.

The largest purchaser was Thomas Wills with 3480 acres east, north and west of the village reserve with 640 acres to J.P. Hughes and T. Hosking, and 820 acres to J. and G. Urquhart, all at the upset price of 12s per acre.

James Blackburn’s 1851 report on the potential of the Plenty River as the source of a water supply to Melbourne, was accompanied by a map.

This showed the names of Watson, D. Johnston, Hunter and Maxwell in the area around the Toorourong village reserve.

● Whittlesea in the 1800s.

Probably they would be tenants vey. T.B. Hall began teaching about this time and James Orr followed or lessees of Wills’ Estate.

Robert Mason surveyed the Too- him.

Rev. William Copeland was offirourrong village reserve in 1853 around the buildings and yards erected cially appointed to the Upper Plenty

by George Sherwin, Sherwin Street, on August 6, 1856, but he was apparPaddock Street and Hut Street re- ently working earlier in the district late to Sherwin’s period, his first hut since he signed Orr’s application for was erected between the Clear Wa- stipend in 1855.

He also circulated subscription ter Channel and the foot of Hut lists, raising £375, which, with £500 Street.

His house occupied roughly the from the Denominational Board prosite occupied by A.J. Wilcock’s house vided funds to erect in 1856 a 30’ x and factory.

24’ brick school building and small In the choice of name, Whittle- teacher’s residence. sea, for the village reserve mason A request for an extra £75 to erect probably had in mind the village of boarding facilities at the school was Whittlesey in the fen country of East refused.

Anglia in England.

Pupils would come from tenants The origins of the name are on Wills’ Estate, workers building Saxon, Witel was an important the Yan Yean waterworks, timber Saxon landholder, and ‘ey’ means splitters working in the forests of mt ‘island’ so that Whittlesey means Disappointment and, of course, Witel’s Island. those families already settled in the The name dates at latest from 972 township.

(Anglo-Saxon Chronicle).

Mail services between MelIn the Doomsday Book the spell- bourne and Upper Plenty coming of Wittleseia, in the 12th Century menced in 1853 ‘twice weekly on Withelsey, 14th Century Whitleseye horseback’, and by 1855 the first and in the 16th Century Whitlesey. postmaster AzariahAshley was apAnother explanation could be that pointed.

Mason assisted in the survey of Forbes’ Whittlesea Hotel and Whittlesey Mere, a large inland wa- Cocker’s Royal Mail began in this terway drained in 1851. period.

The location of the reserve below On May 3, 1859, the first Whittthe marshes that characterised the lesea Fair took place where later the Upper Plenty district would remind railway station was built. him of Whittlese’s location beside It was a modest beginning to an Whittlesey Mere in England. annual event that is still with us.

An oversight in the 1838 survey The instigator of the fair was Anhad been a lack of connection be- thony Nicholson of ‘Lamplough tween Plenty Road and Church Hill’. In 1863 he combined with Street, the eastward limit of the town- George Sherwin, Charles Cookson ship. (headmaster of the Denominational This gap remained until Thomas School), David Johnston, a pioneer Wills granted the land to the Roads settleron Wills’ Estate, C. WordsBoard in the 1860s. wort, a local farmer, James Hardy In the intervening years virtually storekeeper, Thomas A.L. Hughes two villages sprang up. The one farmer of Gklenvale and others to based on Plenty Road began with promote the building of a Church of Johnson’s Farmers Arms Hotel on England on 15 acres of land newly the site occupied later by the State gifted to the Diocese by Thomas School, with James Hardy’s store Wills. and Richard’s bakery on the eastern This was the second building for side of Plenty Road. worship in Whittlesea. The PresIn Whittlesea, the block of land byterians, after a service in the bounded by Church, Laurel, Forest Farmers Arms Hotel on August 11, and Lime Streets had been divided 1861, agreed to meet on the 19th inbetween the Presbyterian Church stant to discuss the founding of a and the Church of England and church. gazetted for their use.

At the initial meeting the resoluFrom minutes it appeared that tion to build was carried unanimously, Bisho Perry was pressing for a subscription lists were prepared and school building “on the Plenty” to be £65 10s was handed in at the meeterected on this land soon after sur- ing.

Collections and subscriptions were so successful that, together with a grant of £120 from the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria, the Church was commissioned in 1863.

Mrs Hamilton, wife of the first minister, Rev. S.A. Hamilton laid the foundation stone on April 7, 1863, and the Church, built at a cost of £346 16s 1d by John Nelson was completed in timke for a congregational meeting on October 6, 1863; Ewen Robertson presiding.

Five years later the Manse, designed by Moses Thomas and built

by John Nelson and Henry Greenaway at a cost of £248 2s was completed on July 18, 1868.

First plans for the Anglican Church were more pretentious than they could afford.

They specified “bluestone foundations, sdlate roof, and brick walls”.

The plan produced by Mr Smith of Bank Place, was totally unacceptable and the Building Committeee commenced negotiations with R.T. Turner, architect of Taradale.

At a meeting on January 22, 1864, the Building Committee resolved “to meet on Thursday evening at 6pm to select the site for the Church”.

John Nelson was also successful in his tender for this church.

On June 20, 1864, a motion proposed by David Johnston and seconded by Charles Cokson: “That Nelson’s tender be accepted” was carried.

The laying of the foundation stone was proposed for July 14 but a difficulty arose: Who should lay the stone?

Thomas Wills, the donor of the land on which the Church was arising was invited to lay the stone but, as he showed some reluctance in the matter, he was informed that ‘Mrs George Sherwin would act in his stead’.

Apparently he changed his mind, the silver trowel used at the laying is inscribed ‘Presented to T. Wills Esq., on laying the Foundation Stone at the English Church at Whittlesea.

July 14, 1864.”

By August, 1865, Nelson had completed the building, the pews, the vesslers, and the organ arrived on a bullock dray and the Church was ready. ● To be continued next week in The Local Paper.

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs FILM: FILM STARS DON'T DIE IN LIVERPOOL: Genre: Biography/Drama/Romance.

Cast: Jamie Bell, Julie Walters, Annette Bening, Vanessa Redgrave.

Year: 2017.

Rating: M. Length: 106 Minutes.

Stars: **** Verdict: Biographical romantic drama based on the memoir of the same name by Peter Turner, and tells his story of his romance with aging Hollywood Oscar winning actress Gloria Grahame in 1970s Liverpool, only to face reality when she is diagnosed with cancer.

Annette Bening gives an outstanding heartfelt Oscar calibre performance as the failing Hollywood femme fatale Gloria Grahame, capturing her myriad of emotions and essence with sparkling vigour, emotional force and moving intensity as we journey through the low and high points of latter part of her career.

Jamie Bell is equally captivating as the everyday worker and budding actor from Liverpool who embraces the relationship with the troubled star with great honesty, devotion and unrelenting passion and friendship through to her final hours.

Co-stars Julie Walters and Kenneth Graham add some comic spice as the parents of Peter Turner, and along with veteran Vanessa Redgrave, capping off a perfect cast all right at the top of their game.

Intelligent, funny, poignant, unique and heartbreaking, this is a powerfully fitting, moving and unforgettable tribute to one of the screens most talented and truly great stars of the silver screen, a beguiling love story unlike anything else before or since. "Absolutely Unmissable."

Gloria Grahame's must-see classic films include: It's a Wonderful Life (1946), In a Lonely Place (1950), The Bad and the Beautiful (1952), Sudden Fear (1952), The Big Heat (1953), Human Desire (1954), The Good Die Young (1954), Oklahoma (1955), The Cobweb (1955), The Man Who Never Was (1956).

FILM: READY PLAYER ONE: Genre: Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi. Cast: Ty Sheridan, Mark Rylance, Olivia Cooke, Mckenna Grace, Ben Mendelsohn, Simon Pegg, Hannah JohnKamen.

Year: 2017.

Rating: M. Length: 140 Minutes.

Stars: **** Verdict: In the dystopian year 2045, the creator of a virtual reality world called the OASIS dies, an immersive virtual universe where most of humanity spends their time, and he releases a video in which he challenges all OASIS users to find his three part Easter Egg, which will give the finder his control and fortune.

Energetic, chaotic and dynamic rollercoaster ride from legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg who lets his imagination run wild in this game-boy kaleidoscopic tribute to '80s pop culture and cinema history, and even though it runs too long, empty on character development and stumbles in the third act, it has so much to offer across the spectrum of pop culture and cinema it is undeniably unmissable.

Stars Ty Sheridan, Mark Rylance, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn and Simon Pegg are all fine, however, the real stars here belong to Steven Spielberg's encyclopedic cinematic imagination with endless characters over the decades and over the generations from the movies we have come relish, don't take your eyes off the screen for a second.

There so much, King Kong, George Pal's War of the Worlds, the Delorean from Back To The Future, The Iron Giant, Chucky from Child's Play, and too many more to mention, even Orson Welles' Citizen Kane get a well deserved reference, and if you are a fan of Stanley Kubrick and The Shining, there is an eye-popping bind bending moment that is worth the price of admission alone.

There's no doubt that the characters of OASIS creator James Halliday (Mark Rylance) and game-boy Wade (played by Ty Sheridan) are the combined alter egos of Steven Spielberg, among others, and through this adventure he has put his cinematic heart right on his sleeve and created a dizzying, dazzling, action packed, compelling and spellbinding CGI thrill ride, and not only a nod to the genre he played a major part in becoming so revered, but tribute back the future of those many that inspired so many on the screen before him.

FILM: EARLY MAN: Voices: Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston, Maise Williams, Timothy Spall, Miriam Margolyes, Rob Brydon.

Genre: Animated/Adventure/Comedy.

Year: 2018.

Rating: PG. Length: 89 Minutes.

Stars: *** Verdict: Set at the dawn of time, when prehistoric creatures and woolly mammoths roamed the earth, Early Man tells the story of cavemen Dug, along with sidekick Hognob as they unite his tribe against a mighty enemy Lord Nooth and his Bronze Age City in a soccer match to save their home.

Delightfully entertaining British Aardman Studios claymation stopmotion animated feature is basically an early origins football match reflective of today's European soccer rivalry, and is yet another hugely engaging family fun-fare addition that pushes all the right buttons in all the right places.

As expected, like the studios previous efforts that includes "Wallace and Gromit," "The Curse of the Were-Rabbit," and "Shaun the Sheep Movie" among others, the animation, production values, pacing and voice-overs are all exemplary, even if you don't have any interest in football.

Funny, goofy and brimming with unending sight gags and colourful characters, it may not quite reach the heights of their all-time classic "Chicken Run" (2000), but they certainly give it their best shot and the results are good natured fun ride! .... And don't walk out before the end credits are over.

Rourke’s Reviews JoJo’s Bizarre Adevnture ■ Diamond Is Unbreakable Chapter 1 (MA). 119 minutes. Now available on DVD. With a body of work that includes just over one hundred movies, it was nice to see this energised film from the indefatigable Takashi Miike garner a theatrical release earlier this year.

While not up there with his best, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is still lively, colourful fun, filled with eccentric characters and strange, sometimes indescribable incidents.

Josuke (Kento Yamazaki), also known as JoJo, is a high school student with unique abilities, and is unsure of where they originated until he meets Jotaro (Yusuke Iseya), who explains not only where these special powers came from, but how they can be properly used.

Inadvertently teaming up with new student Koichi (Ryunosuke Kamiki), the understandably confused JoJo must figure out why his small town has been suddenly inundated with chaotic behaviour, and who is causing it.

Miike (Blade Of The Immortal) inventively brings all this mangaadapted madness to life, but in an attempt to cram as much of the source material into one film as possible, some of the narrative and secondary characters are overwhelmed by the frequent, elaborate craziness.

Still, there is enough vibrant entertainment here to warrant a second chapter.

RATING - ***

Die Hard ■ 30th Anniversary Collection (M). Five films. Now available on Blu-ray and DVD. It's hard to believe that Die Hard is now 30 years old, but there is no mistaking the influence it's had on both audiences and the action genre (the latest film to tip its hat to the iconic hit is the upcoming Dwayne Johnson release Skyscraper).

While the series fell away considerably in recent years, the first three still pack a punch, especially entries 1 and 3.

Now available as a box set to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 1988 original, it is the perfect time to add these films to your collection (if you haven't already done so).

Die Hard (M) (1988). 131 minutes. ***** The original and still the best, this saw the introduction of everyman action hero John McClane (Bruce Willis), a New York cop visiting his ex-wife at the towering L.A. building where she works for a Christmas party.

But McClane gets more than he bargained for when a group of terrorists (lead by the late Alan Rickman, who is superb) arrive on the scene.

Director John McTiernan builds things nicely, before letting loose with several outstanding setpieces.

Die Hard 2 (M) (1990).

124 minutes. *** First sequel sees McClane dealing with another group of mercenaries, this time at Washington's Dulles Airport.

A brutal, ruthless nature is softened somewhat by an over-the-top, comic-book sensibility, throwing all credibility and logic to the wind.

Renny Harlin stages some impressive action scenes, but the frequent implausibility strips away a lot of McClane's everyman persona.

Die Hard : With A Vengeance (M) (1995). 128 minutes. **** Original director McTiernan returns, and the results are electrifying. McClane teams up with a local store owner (Samuel L. Jackson) to try and stop suave terrorist Simon (Jeremy Irons) and his crew from setting off bombs on the streets of New York.

Highly charged and brilliantly crafted, with eye-popping, on-location action, and great chemistry between Willis and Jackson, this is easily the best of the Die Hard sequels.

Die Hard 4.0 (M) (2007).

129 minutes. ** The series is updated to the cybercrime world, but the resultant film is unfortunately routine.

Len Wiseman (who helmed the Underworld films) goes for generic slickness, and the baddies are a dull bunch.

The third act mayhem is ludicrous, making the events in Part Two look utterly believable. A real disappointment.

A Good Day To Die Hard (M) (2013). 98 minutes. No stars.

The definite low point of the mega-successful series, this utterly incompetent and obnoxious effort is offensive to everyone who loved the first movie. McClane partners with his CIA agent son (a terrible Jai Courtney) to carry out an inordinate amount of destruction in the city of Moscow. Badly written and directed, featuring a lifeless performance from Willis, playing a character who no longer resembles the one audiences came to love in the original. The short running time is a key indication of the depressingly throwaway nature which fills the entire production. A prequel is apparently currently in the works.

Insult ■ It has been brought to my attention that Takashi Miike's Blade Of The Immortal (available locally since March 28), was released on blu-ray and DVD in a reformatted ratio. Instead of being in its correct theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1, it has unfortunately been reframed at 1.78:1, destroying the film-maker's original vision. I thought this outdated behaviour disappeared years ago, and it's an insult that movie fans once again have to endure this awkward, almost full-screen presentation. Those wanting to purchase Blade Of The Immortal are best to look towards the U.K, as their blu-rays are also region B (DVD though is region 2, not our region 4, so please be aware), and the film is definitely in its proper aspect ratio.

The U.K. release also has a wealth of extras.

- Aaron Rourke

Top 10 Lists JULY 8-14 THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM. 2. INCREDIBLES 2.

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6. SANJU. 7. ADRIFT. 8. TAG. 9. DEADPOOL 2.

10. HEREDITARY. NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: JULY 5: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP, BACK TO BURGUNDY, L.O.R.D 2, MARY SHELLEY, MR. STEIN GOES ONLINE, SHOW DOGS. JULY 12: MUSE: DRONES WORLD TOUR, OOLONG COURTYAR, OVERBOARD, SKYSCRAPER, THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ANDRE, THE LEAKERS. THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. READY PLAYER ONE [Sci-Fi/Action/ Adventure/Tye Sheridan, Ben Mendelsohn].

2. LOVE, SIMON [Romance/Comedy/ Drama/Josh Duhamel, Jennifer Garner, Nick Robinson].

3. FILM STARS DON'T DIE IN LIVERPOOL [Biography/Drama/Annette Bening, Jamie Bell].

4. EARLY MAN [Animated/Comedy/ Adventure/Timothy Spall, Tom Hiddleston].

5. PETER RABBIT [Comedy/Family/ Adventure/Domhnall Gleeson, Rose Byrne, James Corden].

6. A WRINKLE IN TIME [Adventure/Family/ Fantasy/Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon].

7. PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING [Action/Sci-Fi/ Adventure/John Boyega, Scott Eastwood].

8. TOMB RAIDER [Action/Adventure/ Drama/Alicia Vikander, Dominic West].

9. LADY BIRD [Comedy/Drama/Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts].

Also: THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING MISSOURI, RED SPARROW, BLACK PANTHER, I KILL GIANTS, SWEET COUNTRY, 12 STRONG. LOVING VINCENT, GAME NIGHT, WINCHESTER. NEW HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: SHERLOCK GNOMES [Animated/Adventure/Comedy/Johnny Depp, Emily Blunt].

BLOCKERS [Comedy/John Cena, Leslie Mann, Kathryn Newton].

PAUL, APOSTLE OF CHRIST [Drama/ History/Jim Caviezel, Joanne Whalley].

DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: MI: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, MI-2: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 2, MI-3:IMISSION IMPOSSIBLE 3, MI-4: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 4: Ghost Protocol, MI-5: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 5: Rogue Nation 4K UHD + Blu-ray.

NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: BOMBSHELL: The Hedy Lamarr Story.

TOP OF THE LAKE: China Girl.

- James Sherlock

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Cosy Open Fire Each week: a different beautiful hot home-made soup Pumpkin, Cauliflower, Broccoli Today’s Menu Charcuterie Board: Meat Platter: Bresaloa Beef, Prosciutto, Pressed Pork, Smoked Ham, Capers, Mushrooms, Onion, Pickle, Sundried tomato.

Cheese Platter: Le Cheredou/soft goat, Charles Arnaud Reserve, King Island Blue/soft, Bay of Fires/sloop rock, Port Jelly, Pickle, Feijoa jelly, Mushroom, Pate, Walnuts and Fresh apple Terrine Platter: Tongue, Pork & Chicken Pate, Port Jelly, Mushrooms, Olives, Fresh Tomatoes, Pickled Cabbage, Shaved Beetroot.

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Deck-Doc

Local company chosen as best in the world

For many years Deck-Doc has been supplying retailers throughout Australia with their premium range of timber and decking oils.

For the past three years, Deck-Doc has been predominantly selling their products online to service the whole of Australia as well as international customers.

Deck-Doc was recently chosen over other companies to supply their oils to an international company and is in the process of sealing an agency agreement for exclusive distribution and selling rights in Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

Deck-Doc timber oil is environmentally friendly and the business has been manufacturing unique, lanolin-based timber oil in Geelong for 15 years.

The formula was developed by Robert Hylands to preserve the natural oils and tannins in the timber.

The timbers oils and tannins determine the colour of the timber.

If the tannins dry out, the timber will lose its own natural colour.

The formula is made up of many different plant oils, waxes and lanolin and designed to stay soft and pliable when absorbed into the surface layers of the timber, therefore will not solidify and form a hard membrane of the surface.

It will move with the timber during all weather conditions preventing water absorption and drying out of the tannins.

Mr Hylands first developed the timber oil when he noticed there was nothing on the market that preserved the timber and protected the timber’s natural colour.

Before his time at Deck-Doc, he gained experience when he owned a factory making hand carved, handpainted wooden decoy ducks for duck hunters.

The timber used for the ducks had to maintain its natural colour and stay on the water without absorbing moisture.

After extensive research, he found lanolin (wool grease) gave excellent water repellency as well as UV protection.

Mr Hylands developed lanolin-based timber protection oil and found the water-repellent protection and preservative way far superior and says lanolin is “Nature’s natural UV protection”.

Lanolin comes from the wool of sheep and is extracted from the fleece.

It is a substance that waterproofs, insulates, and protects sheep from the cold, wind, rain and harmful CV sun rays.

Deck-Doc uses the best merino wool to extract lanolin.

Throughout history ancient mariners such as the Vikings used lanolin to protect, waterproof and preserve the wooden boards on their ships.

Many of the ships were away from their home bases for many years and their ships were subjected to wild storms at sea.

They survived thanks to the protection of Lanolin.

Deck-Doc invites all to visit their showroom in Moolap for free advice in a number of important issues concerning timber care.

There is a large selection of timber types that have been exposed to severe weather conditions, enabling people to understand the importance of choosing a suitable timber type. for the right application.

Also know what happens to the different types of decking stains and coatings, how they weather, and the maintenance required.

The friendly staff have useful hints for anyone preparing to build a new deck.

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■ Abbott and Costello were one of the great American comedy teams in radio, film and television.

During the 1940s they were amongst the most popular and highest paid Hollywood film stars.

During the 1940s and 1950s almost every child in Australia saw them at the Saturday afternoon pictures and laughed at their comedy routines.

Louis Francis Cristillo was born in Paterson, New Jersey, in 1906.

Bud Abbott was born in 1895 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Bud came from a show business family, his parents worked for the Barnum and Bailey Circus.

The pair first teamed together in 1937 at a burlesque theatre on Broadway.

Abbott was the perfect straight man and Costello was a clever comic. They performed their famous sketch Who's on First on radio in The Kate Smith Hour in 1938.

I remember interviewing the famous singer Alan Jones (Donkey Serenade) many years ago and Alan told me that Abbott and Costello virtually stole a film from him.

The comedy pair were signed to make their film debut with a cameo appearance in One Night in the Tropics but the director loved their work and kept asking them to film more sketches - by the time the film was released Abbott and Costello were the stars and Alan's role had been heavily reduced.

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By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

Their next film Buck Privates, for Universal Studios in 1941, was a huge blockbuster at the box office.

The Andrews Sisters’ hit song The Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B was included in the film and Abbott and Costello became international stars.

Their 36 films over the next 20 years included: In The Navy, Hold That Ghost, Naughty Nineties, Rio Rita, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein and Jack and the Beanstalk.

They were both family men but Lou was grief stricken when his young son died in a swimming pool accident in 1942.

During 1952 they filmed a successful televi-

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sion series. Lee Gordon brought Abbott and Costello to Australia in 1955 for a national tour but it was a disaster.

Bob Horsfall recalled being summoned to the Palais Theatre in St Kilda (they were there because the West Melbourne Stadium had burnt down) to sing on the Abbott and Costello Show with the Tunetwisters.

When they got there, Bob was told that the show had been cancelled because the ticket sales were appalling.

Abbott and Costello did not see eye to eye on several issues during their partnership and in 1956 they were both almost made bankrupt over unpaid taxes. As their popularity faded they went their separate ways.

In 1959 Lou made his first film without Bud, The Thirty Foot Bride of Candy Rock and he also played a dramatic role in the television series Wagon Train.

Lou Costello died of a heart attack later in 1959 whilst performing in Las Vegas and Bud Abbott passed away from prostate cancer in 1974. I really enjoyed Abbott and Costello and I have many of their films on DVD. Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - on Remember When Sundays at 9.10pm And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon

Outsize plane for outsize cargo

■ French aerospace company Airbus SE that makes the world’s largest passenger aircraft – the A380 that’s flown by numerous international airlines to Australia – is building five huge new airfreighters that will move outsize aircraft parts as large as fuselage sections, and entire wings and tails from makers world-wide, to Toulouse in France and Hamburg in Germany, where Airbus has assembly centres that put specific models of its new planes together.

And so big will these monster new Airbus BelugaXL freighters be that they will be able to carry up to fiftythree tons of aircraft parts at a time from supplier plants in several European countries, the UK and even China and the USA, to those assembly centres.

Each of the new Belugas, the first of which will go into service in 2019, will be capable of flying some 30 per cent more cargo than Airbus’s existing airfreighters, and do so in single hops of up to 4000 kilometres.

Named Beluga because of the resemblance of their nose sections to the head of the Arctic’s white Beluga whales, Airbus has had a bit of fun in going even further in giving its new airfreighters painted-on “eyes” and a grinning “mouth,” as it admits the voluminous raw aeroplanes will not be the most beautiful in the sky.

$400,000 wine bottles

■ Three bottles of near-250-year-old wine have sold at auction in France for a whopping 253,000 Euros – or around a touch under A$400,000.

The Vin Jaune wines (the name means “Yellow Wine” because of the colour) were made by Anatoile Vercel in 1774 at his vineyard and winery in the Jura region near France’s border with Switzerland, and have been carefully stored since then in the Vercel family cellar in the little town of Arbois.

They were made from Savagnin grapes that were harvested 244 years ago during the reign of King Louis XVI. One of the bottles fetched E103,700 (A$162,500) at the recent auction in Eastern France, another

OK. With John O’Keefe Shane in pain

■ Shane Jacobson was having a ball in Mexico and unfortunately suffered serious leg injuries including a snapped Achilles heel, blood clots and a lot of pain.

The injury couldn't have come at a worse time as Shane was due to start a trip around Australia promoting his most recent film Brother's Nest .

Flying from state to state was too painful, so being the trouper Shane is, he organised a mobile home to drive him from appointment to appointment.

We're assured his leg is on the mend .

No more dulcet tones

■ After 34 years in business the Radio Training Institute has closed. The Institute was an iconic training ground for aspiring youngsters who often went on to become household names on Australian radio.

Veteran radio man, Gary Mac, once a Good Guy on 3AK, started the Institute in 1984 prior to selling it to the regionally-based Ace Radio Broadcasters.

Seb returns to radio, TV

■ Until recently Seb Costello was European correspondent for the Nine Network and during his overseas posting covered some horrific events.

He has decided to return home as newsreader on Triple M Hot Breakfast, based in Melbourne, commencing July 16 Plus you'll still see him every now and again as a news and sports presenter on Nine. ● Given a bit of a paint job with “eyes” and a grinning “mouth,” they will take on a whole new personality. and the United States, and amongst some fifty who participated in the auction.

In 1994 two other bottles from the same 1774 vintage Vin Jaune were opened and tasted by a panel of 24 of Europe’s most-respected wine professionals, who described the wines as “amazingly still-drinkable with nuances of walnuts, spices, curry, cinnamon, vanilla and dried fruits.”

Savagnin grapes from which this dry white wine is made are not to be confused with Sauvignon Blanc, that originally hailed from the Bordeaux region of France, and makes a totally different wine altogether.

And interestingly, the ones just sold are in 870ml bottles – 120ml larger than today’s standard 750ml size.

But what they’d taste like will most probably never be known, for now that with David Ellis they’ve hit the auction circuit, they’ll E76,250 (AU$119,490) and the third stay there going up in price every few E73,200 (AU$114,700,) the buyers decades when they’re taken out for a being avid collectors from Canada run amongst collectors and investors.

Struth

Bay City Rollers death

■ Alan Longmuire was a founding member of the legendary boy band The Bay City Rollers. He played bass but quit under the pressure of all the touring.

Who could forget the hoards of fans who screamed their lungs out while hoping to catch a glimpse of their fav Roller staying at the then Hilton, East Melbourne?

Unfortunately Alan died last month, aged 70. A tribute band to the Rollers is booked to tour Australia later this year. We doubt if Alan's death will affect the schedule.

Sports show returns

■ After an absence of many years , Ten has decided to bring back Sports Tonight, effective as of Sunday (July 15). It will then be weekly at 9.15 pm.

Presenters include Matt White, Josh Gibson on AFL, an Laurie Daley on NRL. The original program ran from 1993 to 2011.

One of the contenders to head Sports Tonight was Steve Quartermain but obviously that's not to be. Steve is currently on hols overseas and his name is being mentioned in regards to a news reading job on radio.

Cutbacks at the ABC

■ One of the slash and burn programs at the ABC is The Checkout. The seventh season will not be proceeding which is a bummer as the program was most informative with segments delivered in a most entertaining way .

- John O’Keefe

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NAIDOC Week

■ This week, July 8-15, is NAIDOC week across Australia. Following this year’s theme of ‘because of her, we can’ I want to tell you about the importance of women in all the work I do especially within my Aboriginal Services.

Women play a significant role in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and this NAIDOC week we are asked to reflect on their contribution to the growth and development of our country.

For at least 65,000 years Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have carried dreaming stories, songlines, languages and knowledge.

In more recent times they have been there at the forefront of major turning points in Australian culture and history.

From the Torres Strait Pearlers strike in 1936, to the 1967 Referendum - which included Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples in Australia’s population figures – to more modern issues such as the 2008 apology, Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander women have been a driving force for Aboriginal rights.

Having strong female role models is absolutely crucial to helping young people grow, not only is it important for young women, but young men draw so much from mothers, grandmothers, aunties and friends.

Across my organisation, Youth Off The Streets, we have female staff in every program, from schools to outreach to specialist services the women in our programs contribute enormous amounts to bettering the lives of young people.

We have so much to learn from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their culture. There are many inspiring stories from women on the NAIDOC week website at: www.naidoc.org.au This NAIDOC week I ask you to reflect on the theme of ‘because of her, we can’ and think about how important women have been in supporting you and your community.

- Father Chris Riley CEO/Founder, Youth Off The Streets

Vale, a project based on love ■ John Rozentals tries some fine wines from a Hunter Valley project based on true love.

I'm sure that Wendy Lawson, of the Hunter Valley's Catherine Vale Wines, would rather forget January 2016.

Firstly, the wettest January in living memory made for one one of the most challenging vintages in the district.

Much more importantly from a personal perspective, Wendy lost Bill, her husband, to cancer.

They had created Catherine Vale very much together, starting in 1989 when they bought a property near Bulga, and looking at photos of them together, they were deeply in love.

I'm really not sure how the 2016 vintage was managed by Wendy, but with the help of friends, it was somehow managed.

Since then winemaking has been conducted by John Hordern, a very experienced hand at turning out some top wines in the Hunter Valley.

Catherine Vale is located in a gorgeous spot in the Wollombi Valley and it's fitting that it continues to turn out some impressive wines indeed. The winery, incidentally, takes its name from Catherine Lyndsay Haydon, Bill's very assertive aunt.

WINE REVIEWS Catherine Vale 2017 Arneis ($20): A simple wine that deserves simple, but tasty, food. Serve with

● Wendy Lawson with 'new' winemaker John Hordern. a bucket of prawns and a straight- Barbera ($28): Barbera is another erve Shiraz ($35): "Our ambition is forward seafood sauce. The wine variety from Italy's Piedmont dis- to be one of the top shiraz has enough flavour to handle the trict, though in this case red and winemakers in NSW," says Anprawns and enough acidity to cut much better known to Australian thony D'Onise, winemaker at Canowindra-based Windowrie. consumers. through the sauce.

Taking this premium shiraz as A perfect medium-bodied Throw in half an avocado, some an example, he's not far off that tarpizza-and-pasta dry red.

Take a vinaigrette, a slice of sourdough get.

The wine certainly reflects bottle to the local bistro or, better toast and you have a feast. Aren't vineyard and winery efforts to instill, serve it on the kitchen bench simple flavours just so fabulous? and enjoy with a bowl of spag bol. crease the depth of flavour in the Arneis, by the way, is an Italian It's fresh and light-to-medium-bod- Family Reserve range. It's a fresh, white variety from Piedmont and ied and ideal for washing down this juicy modern style of medium-bodis gaining increasing traction in Aus- sort of food. ied shiraz ideally suited to red-meat tralian vineyards. dishes.

WINE OF THE WEEK Catherine Vale 2017 Winifred - John Rozentals Windowrie 2016 Family Re-

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Thornton report ■ Saturday, Thornton Eildon Football and Netball Club welcomed the Yea Football and Netball Club to our home ground. Our Women’s Football team was hosted by Donvale Football Club this weekend and made the journey over the hills for an early start to their day. Mild wintery conditions and a bucket load of rain in the late afternoon, played bearing on how the day unfolded for the Shinboners. It was fantastic to see some old faces emerge at the club, as the rooms near completion. There is a real sense of progression, pride and everyone should be so proud of the efforts and the road travelled to date since the Thornton Football Club came out of recession.

For the weekend, big thank-you shout out goes to Donna as our trainer while Lisa underwent some further training- we love having you around! Gyro and Yarra assisting Donna, Scooter throwing on the runner tshirt, Jerky on the gate, netball girls, Jess & Brodie our time keepers and scoreboard volunteers, umpire escorts, raffle sellers, canteen crew, Jarrod Slone, Paul Dundas seriously the list is endless. Keep up the good work!

MEN’S SENIOR FOOTBALL. What a game at Thornton, with the Boners running out with a couple from the twos this week they were white, fresh and ready to take on the young and skilled Yea side.

Yea scored a couple of lucky goals in the first half, however their accuracy moved their game along nicely producing the goods on the scoreboard. Andrew Phelps brought his A game this week, with Jarrod Scotland and Jake Dickson with their high work rates across the ground. Thornton were a little scrappy, unable to produce consistent passages of play. Scores were very lop sided at half time but the game was progressing in good spirits from both sides. Half time Thornton 1. 2. 8 to Yea 15. 9. 99 Second half, the Thornton Shinboner ‘gods’ produced the goods by really opening up the heavens with a bucket load of rain. The Boners lifted with two good early goals in the mud and the wet first up, with the welcomed rain producing a much slower game and dramatically slowing Yea’s score line progression. ¾ time Thornton 3.2 21 to Yea 16. 11. 107 Last quarter saw Yea find their feet, however both sides were tightly contested during the final quarter. Timmy and Digger’s experience playing together showed in the last quarter, mopping up several Yea attacks in the forward. Thornton applied pressure on the Yea forward line with Yea using their team spirit and skills to work the ball to add to their goal tally.

The scoreboard did not stop the boys today, and the enjoyment of the game shined. Final scores for the game Thornton 3. 3. 22 to Yea 20. 15. 135 Best: J. Scotland A. Phelps J Dickson B Azzopardi T Bail R Andrews MEN’S RESERVES FOOTBALL The reserves today ran out today with some top fellas filling in, with their usual solid crew of Thornton much loved suspects. Yea reserves sit nicely at the top of the ladder in division two, and Thornton holding up the ladder on one win meaning today’s game was played ‘for the love of the game’. Yea went out firing right from the start putting 40 points on the score board to Thorntons 7. Our youngest footballer and third decedent Shinboner (hope I have this right Jerky) Declan Allan landed the team’s only goal today. Well done Declan for the way you approach your game with courage, with the guidance of your team.

Second quarter was tightly contested from both sides which saw Thornton only adding 1 point and Yea adding 3 points respectably. At the start of the second Half, Yea hit the gas adding to their score but the Thornton side impressively lifted and applied pressure to their forward line minimising the goals in the last quarter but Yea with their drive in their forward line was far too good.

The game finished up Thornton 1. 2. 8 to Yea 13. 17. 95 Best: B. Clark T. Polson S. Bradshaw J. Scanlon S. Walton J. Ward WOMEN’S NETBALL REPORT Fantastic games to watch and play - the scoreline again didn't reflect the tenacity our B and C Grade girls brought to the table. In between rain showers both teams worked hard to maintain control and passage of play, but Yea's pace and stamina were tough to match. Fantastic shooting by Dakota, Brodie, Jayne and Danni ensured we attained our final scores, but once again our defensive players were kept well busy. Intercepts and rebounds were made time and time again, making sure Yea knew we turned up. Thornton netballers leave every game with enthusiasm and grins, and are proving to be an unbreakable netball club. We can't wait to see what a little more hard work and laughs can build into our netball club.

Thankyou ladies!

- Jess Slapp WOMEN’S FOOTBALL With some late withdrawals, the girls started the game with 14 with Donvale playing the game with 16. A very strong wind blowing across the ground making it difficult, Liana and Tanika played and tacked hard right from the beginning. Tash was magnificent playing a sweeping role across the backline as well as taking the kick in responsibility. Madison was as solid as always in the middle and after starting the day up forwards, Lucy finished off into the ruck producing a stand out performance.

Notable mentions were to Cassie, Robyn and Tracy. Well done girls, training continues every Tuesday and Thursdays at Thornton Football Oval usually from 5pm. Our team is exceptionally inclusive & welcoming no matter what level of skill or fitness one processes.

Much thanks goes to Allan Dunlop, coaching the girls today and guiding the team. Your enthusiasm and passion is highly valued. Thank you to Tash, multi skilled pocket rocket for assisting the girls strapping, leading and playing. Keep at it girls. Go Boners.

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Special Report

Facts about Kellock’s merger partner ■ Anglican Bishop John Parkes wants to merge Alexandra’s Kellock Lodge aged residential care centre with his organisation’s St John’s Village at Wangaratta.

Mergers and acquisitions, and business takeovers, are almost always accompanied by ‘due diligence’ studies.

“Due diligence” is defined as “a comprehensive appraisal of a business undertaken by a prospective buyer, especially to establish its assets and liabilities and evaluate its commercial potential”.

In July last year year a proposed merger between St John’s Village with Anglican Aged Care Service’s Benetas failed after both parties “mutually agreed” not to proceed after agreement could not be reached on “commercial terms”, the Wangaratta Chronicle reported.

In December 2016 Bishop John Parkes had told residents the merger was necessary “to ensure the longterm viability of our services”, the Wangaratta newspaper reported.

The Australian Aged Care Quality Agency conducts regular appraisals of centres around the nation.

In an accreditation review conducted late last year, AACQA found that St John’s Retirement Village Nursing Home failed to meet 13 of the 44 expected outcomes of the Accreditation Standards.

St John’s is operated by the “approved provider”, Trustees of the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta.

ACQA says a number of areas of performance at St John’s were “not met”: Management systems, staffing and organisational development ■ Continuous improvement, ■ Regulatory compliance, ■ Comments and complaints, ■ Human resource management, Health and personal care ■ Continuous improvement, ■ Regulatory compliance, ■ Clinical care, Care recipient lifestyle ■ Regulatory compliance, Physical environment and safe systems ■ Continuous improvement, Health and personal care ■ Regulatory compliance, ■ Education and staff development, ■ Infection control, ■ Catering, cleaning and laundry services.

The damning 30-page report says that managers under the supervision of Trustees of the Anglican Diocese

PHOTO BY JAY TOWN

Failure Failure after after failure failure at at St St John’s John’s

● Bishop John Parkes at St John’s Village Wangaratta. Photo courtesy: Herald Sun. of Wangaratta (headed by Bishop “Management did not ensure staff consistently prepared or equipped Parkes) were not clear they had re- reported allegations of elder abuse with the appropriate knowledge and sponsibility for quality systems. skills in relation to use of the home's in a timely manner.

The AACQAreport said staff gen“Management did not ensure the electronic risk management system. erally did not know how to use a new respiratory outbreak case list was “Management and staff knowlelectronic risk management pro- complete and reflected all deaths and edge and skills were inconsistent in gram. relation to reporting or actioning inhospitalisations.

“Management did not identify the “Management did not ensure all cidents and infections and commuissues with documenting improve- deaths and hospitalisations related to nicating about the health status of ment suggestions and were not ac- the influenza and respiratory out- care recipients. tively engaged with the continuous break of August 2017 and Septem“While the home has an onsite improvement system.” ber 2017 were consistently notified registered training organisation that AACQA was scathing about the to the Department of Health and provides staff education, the program St John’s leadership: Human Services in a timely manner does not always identify and respond “The organisation’s manage- within 24 hours. to staff training needs.

“Staff said management did not ment does not have an effective sys“Management did not have system to identify and promote compli- tems to ensure management and provide timely information and eduance with all relevant legislation, staff followed all relevant guidelines cation to support the containment and regulatory requirements, professional in identifying, actioning and moni- management of the respiratory outstandards and guidelines. toring the influenza and respiratory break.

“During the review audit, stake“Regulatory compliance across outbreak in a timely manner from the the Accreditation Standards was not onset of symptoms,” the Agency said holders raised concerns about staffing levels, skin care, pain manageeffectively monitored. of St John’s.

“Management and staff did not “Management and staff cannot ment, continence and clinical care ensure the home was actively pur- demonstrate they had the appropri- during the influenza and respiratory suing continuous improvement ate knowledge and skills to identify, outbreak in August 2017 and Sepacross the Accreditation Standards. contain and manage the influenza tember 2017.

“In addition, they raised concerns “Management were not aware and respiratory outbreak of August about infection control, cleaning and staff were working outside their 2017 and September 2017. scope of practice in relation to veri“These skill and knowledge defi- the level of communication during fication of death, management of cits impacted negatively on care re- that time.

“A representative of a deceased syringe drivers and controlled medi- cipients. cation.

“Management and staff were not care recipient who contracted respiratory illness said they did not receive a call to inform them of the outbreak.

“They received a letter about the outbreak after their relative had died.

“The organisation did not maintain a sufficient number of appropriately skilled and qualified staff during the influenza and respiratory outbreak of August 2017 and September 2017.

“A total of 58 staff across the organisation were affected during the outbreak and were absent from work at various periods.

“There was no staffing contingency plan for the outbreak to ensure types and numbers of staff were maintained “Replacement staff were not always able to be sourced from permanent staff, the staff pool or a nursing agency. No additional staff worked during the outbreak,” the Agency found. ● Continued on next page ● Peter Rice was one of the Alexandra residents featured on WIN News last week.

10 deaths at St John’s ■ “A fatal flu outbreak at a Wangaratta nursing home, where 10 residents died of influenza and two others from respiratory illness, was worsened by serious management failures, a scathing government audit has found,” was how The Age late last year reported on St John’s Village at Wangaratta.

Three of the 10 residents who died were not referred to a doctor when they first started showing symptoms, and others had to wait five days for swabs to be taken, the report by the Aged Care Quality Agency found, The Age said.

"Management were not aware of their responsibilities in relation to the reporting of the hospitalisation of care recipients with influenza or respiratory illness within 24 hours and did not comply with these requirements," the agency said.

"On occasions there was no registered nurse on duty and the nurse manager on call was not always available to come in when requested after hours."

"Except for hand hygiene training prior to the outbreak, management could not show broader infection control practices training for all staff."

"The home's infection control co-ordinator was on planned leave from August 31, 2017 until September 25, 2017".

“The ‘environmental services supervisor’, who was in charge of cleaning, also went on leave, which left the home's ‘leisure and lifestyle co-ordinator’, who had no recent infection control training, in charge of the cleaners.

“A number of cleaning staff were home sick, and "existing numbers ... were not increased to undertake infectious cleaning processes,” The Age said.

Turnover of managers ■ St John’s Village Chief Executive Officer Glenn Phelps resigned last year in the wake of an investigation into the influenza deaths at the facility.

Care manager Neale Morris was also stood aside, the Wangaratta Chronicle reported.

Mr Phelps was the fourth CEO or acting CEO at the aged care centre in less than three years.

Previously, Rob Hankins decided not to extend his contract in that position after just six months in the role.

Peter Hill left St John’s in February 2015 after two years in the job.

In November 2016 St John’s had to repay a couple at the retirement village their share of at least $300,000 wrongly charged to residents for more than a decade.

Bishop John Parkes was Acting CEO for a time, the Wangaratta Chronicle said.

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Special Report ● From previous page TheAustralain Aged Care QualityAgency continued with its detailed criticisms of the deficient standards at St John’s Retirement Village Nursing Home under the providers, the Trusteesof the Anglican Diocese ofWangaratta: “There was not always a registered nurse on duty and the on call nurse did not always come in when requested after hours.

“The infection control coordinator was on planned leave during the outbreak and the role was not replaced.

“The leisure and lifestyle coordinator supervised environmental services staff during the outbreak when their supervisor was on approved leave.

“Management did not effectively monitor and action staffing levels and skill mix during the outbreak and did not monitor staff knowledge, skills and staff practice.

“Management did not effectively identify the services and actions to be provided by staff during the outbreak and communicate them to staff in a timely manner.

“Management said they were not satisfied with staffing levels during the outbreak.

“Staff were not satisfied staffing numbers, types and skills during the outbreak were sufficient and said they did not have adequate time to attend to care recipients' clinical care needs.

“Staff said they were not adequately supported by management during the outbreak and they are dissatisfied with the level of current support.

“Replacement staff were not always able to be sourced from permanent staff, the staff pool or a nursing agency.

“No additional staff worked during the outbreak and staff worked short on many shifts resulting in care recipients not consistently receiving appropriate clinical and personal care.

“Over half of care recipients and representatives interviewed were not satisfied the home was adequately staffed during the respiratory outbreak.

“Not all care recipients and representatives were satisfied there are sufficient, appropriately qualified and responsive staff to meet care and service needs,” the Agency said.

AACQA said St John’s Village failed to meet standards regarding information systems: “The home does not meet this expected outcome “The organisation cannot demonstrate their information systems during the recent respiratory outbreak ofAugust 2017 and September 2017 were effective.

“The home's policies and procedures do not assist management and staff in identifying and responding to an outbreak.

“The policies, procedures and flowchart do not reflect current Australian Government and Victorian Government infection control guidelines.

“Organisational outbreak policies and procedures define an outbreak as three or more care recipients and/ or staff showing newly acquired respiratory symptoms within a seven day period.

“This is not in line with current infection control guidelines that define a respiratory outbreak as three or more care recipients and/or staff showing symptoms within the same three day period.

“Management did not provide timely information about the influenza and respiratory outbreak to care

assistants are permitted only to record if the battery light is flashing on a syringe driver, which indicates the machine is working.

However, we identified a personal care assistant recorded monitoring information that is the responsibility of an endorsed enrolled or registered nurse.

“Management said two registered nurses or one registered nurse and an endorsed enrolled nurse have authority to take telephone medication orders.

“However, we noted a telephone order for controlled medication was taken and the medication was administered on August 22, 2017, by an endorsed enrolled nurse and a personal care assistant. This order was not signed by the medical officer.”

AACQA said St John’s failed clinical care standards: “During the influenza and respiratory outbreak in August 2017 and ● WIN News reporter Renee Arndt interviews Kellock Lodge stalwart Maurie Pawsey September 2017 a number of care at the Grant St pop-up shop being used by the Friends of Kellock Lodge. recipients did not receive appropriYou can view the TV report at www.LocalPaper.com.au ate clinical care. recipients and representatives. Sev"The organisation does not have show ongoing improved results in of 10 care recipients who enteen of 35 care recipients and rep- an effective system to identify ongo- Standard 2 Health and personal died“Three with influenza or respiratory illresentatives were dissatisfied with ing improvement opportunities re- care,” AACQA concluded. ness were not referred to a medical the level of communication they re- lated to Standard 2 Health and perSt John’s Village failed regula- officer at the onset of their illness. ceived during the outbreak. sonal care. tory compliance standards: “Care recipients with influenza “Thirteen staff were not satisfied “New improvement processes “The home does not have an ef- or respiratory illness were reported with information provision in rela- were implemented in April 2017 and fective system to identify regulatory as displaying symptoms of fever, tion to the respiratory and influenza consistent processes for gathering compliance obligations and to ensure lethargy, loss of appetite, pain, cough outbreak and said they were not al- improvement suggestions from compliance with regulations, guide- and breathing difficulties. ways informed about who was af- stakeholders in relation to health and lines and professional standards in “Management cannot demonfected with respiratory illness. personal care are not established. relation to health and personal care. strate they received timely notifica“The respiratory outbreak case “Clinical monitoring and report“Management did not ensure of care recipients who were idenlist used to provide accurate infor- ing mechanisms are ineffective and qualified staff were always available tion tified as having symptoms of influmation to the Department of Health management cannot show key per- and responsible for assessing and enza or respiratory illness. and Human Services was incom- formance data that exceeded speci- monitoring care recipients' clinical “Staff said they were not always plete and did not reflect all care re- fied risk thresholds has been care needs during the influenza and able to attend to care recipients' hycipients' hospitalisations and deaths. actioned, for example, falls, hydra- respiratory outbreak of August 2017 giene, pain relief, skin care and hy“Clinical care documentation was tion status and number of medica- and September 2017. dration needs, due to the increased not updated to reflect the health sta- tions prescribed.

“Staff did not always work ac- acuity and extended care needs of tus and increasing needs of care re“Management cannot interpret cording to legislative requirements care recipients. cipients who contracted influenza clinical monitoring data or explain or within their scope of practice in “We identified between April 6, how it is used to improve care and relation to verification of death, man- 2017, and respiratory illness.

September 22, 2017, a “The documentation did not in- service provision. Incidents are not agement of syringe drivers and con- total ofand 290 incidents entered in the clude current pain management and consistently documented, investi- trolled medication. risk management have not skin care needs and wound dressing gated, actioned and closed.

“For example, we identified that been followed up system by management requirements.

“For example, a care recipient on two occasions the enrolled nurses are unresolved.

“Staff and representatives said who showed symptoms of respira- worked outside their scope of prac- and“This includes but is not limited tory illness and passed away during they were not provided with updated tice by assessing and verifying the to, medication, skin trauma, presclinical information when care re- the outbreak had a fall five days be- deaths of two care recipients. sure areas, behaviours and falls. fore their death.

“On one occasion, staff said they cipients clinically deteriorated.

“Not all representatives said staff “Staff were unable to determine contacted the on call nurse three contacted “Staff could not consistently opthem in a timely manner any head strike but noted the care times about a care recipient who was erate the risk management system when informing them about their relain recording infections and incidents, recipient had difficulty straightening dying but they were unavailable. declining conditions.” including follow up actions, evalua- their knee and they were unable to “The care services manager tives' There were deficiencies in the stand. No incident form is on file. working as the on call registered tions and closing off incidents.

“Data from incidents is not effec- nurse was called about a death how- pain management standards at St Of Health and Personal Care outVillage: comes, St John's Village failed to tively collated and analysed for ever, they came to the home hours John’s “Care recipients' pain was not meet continuous improvement re- trends to minimise preventable re- after a care recipient's body had been effectively managed during the restaken by the undertaker. quirements, according to the Ac- currences. and influenza outbreak of “:Management and staff could not “Management said personal care piratory creditation Team: August 2017 and September 2017.

“Staff said care recipients who were unwell during the outbreak died in pain because they could not provide timely repositioning and pain management resources were not always available.

“Pain relief medication was not always available for care recipients and pain charting was not always completed in order to evaluate the effectiveness of pain relief measures.

“Care plans were not always updated to reflect the increasing pain experience and management strategies as care recipients deteriorated, to guide appropriate staff practice.

“Five care recipients and several staff said care recipients' pain is not effectively managed.”

There were deficiencies with skin care management: “During the influenza and respiratory outbreak of August 2017 and September 2017 a number of care recipients did not receive appropriate skin care. Seven of ten care recipients who died with respiratory illness had outdated information in assessments and care plans impacting on the delivery of care recipi● Bishop John Parkes has been Acting CEO of St John’s Retirement Village ents' skin care needs,” the report said at Wangaratta. Photo courtesy: Wangaratta Chronicle

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Kellock: ‘Wang. Trustees failed’ ■ Deficiencies in Kellock Lodge’s compliance with standards have been blamed on the Trustees of the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta.

The Australian Aged Care Quality Care Agency said: “On March 9, 2018, a delegate of the CEO of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency made a decision that the Trustees of theAnglican Diocese of Wangaratta failed to meet one or more expected outcomes in the Accreditation Standards in relation to Kellock Lodge and that this failure has placed, or may place, the safety, health or wellbeing of a care recipient of the service at serious risk.

“The Department of Health has been notified of the risk.

“The Quality Agency will continue to monitor the performance of the service including through unannounced visits.”

An assessment team in February 2015 found that Kellock Lodge then met all 44 of the expected outcomes.

A reconsideration was registered in October last year (2017), and Kellock Lodge’s accreditation was confirmed until January 8, 2019.

On March 6 this year, the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency made a decision that found that Kellock Lodge met only 37 of the 44 expected outcomes.

A further decision was made af-

Prompt action says Chairman

Latest Latest Update after after May May 30 30 review: review: ‘We ‘We have undertaken assessment assessment contacts contacts to to monitor the home's monitor the home's progress progress and and found found the the home home has has rectified rectified the the failure failure to to meet meet the the Accreditation Standard’ Accreditation Standard’

● Failures at Kellock Lodge have been blamed on Trustees of the Anglican Diocese. ter further inspection in May this earlier,” the AACQAstated in its writ- ■ Clinical care ■ Specialised nursing care needs year: “We have undertaken assess- ten report. ment contacts to monitor the home's The seven failures found in Feb- ■ Medication management ■ Mobility and dexterity progress and found the home has ruary this year related to: Of the information systems failrectified the failure to meet the Ac- ■ Information systems ure found in February, the AACQA creditation Standards identified ■ Continuous improvement said: “The home does not have an effective information management system.

“Staff do not have access to current, accurate and consistent infor'Following an audit we decided that this home met 44 of the 44 mation to guide care and service expected outcomes of the Accreditation Standards and would be delivery.

“Staff are not consistently recording completion of tasks in accoraccredited for three years until 08 June 2018.' dance with organisational policy, - Australian Aged Care Quality Agency. April 7, 2015 medical or clinical directive. Information systems relating to monitor'This decision has been reconsidered and as a result the period of ing processes are not being used to issues and gaps, specifically accreditation for this home will now expire on 08 January 2019. The identify in Standard 2 Health and personal care. reconsideration decision and audit report is attached.’

“Policies and procedures are not - Australian Aged Care Quality Agency. October 11, 2017 reviewed regularly to ensure staff access to contemporary guide'Following an audit we decided that this home met 37 of the 44 have lines.”

Of continuous improvement, the expected outcomes and we decided to vary this home’s accreditation Agency said: “The home does not actively pursue continuous improveperiod. This home is now accredited until 06 September 2018.’ in the area of health and per- Australian Aged Care Quality Agency. February 16, 2018 ment sonal care.

“Processes to identify deficits 'On 9 March 2018 a delegate of the CEO of the Australian Aged Care across this standard are not adequate.

“Gaps identified through audits Quality Agency made a decision that the Trustees of the Anglican are not acted on or acted on in a Diocese of Wangaratta failed to meet one or more expected outcomes timely manner.

“Management do not take active in the Accreditation Standards in relation to Kellock Lodge and that steps to address deficits emanating clinical trends or audit results. this failure has placed, or may place, the safety, health or wellbeing from“There is inconsistent use of the of a care recipient of the service at serious risk. The Department of home's plan for continuous improveto capture and monitor the Health has been notified of the risk. The Quality Agency will continue ment progress of identified deficits.”

Of clinical care, the AACQA to monitor the performance of the service including through commented: “Care recipients do not consistently receive clinical care in unannounced visits.’ with identified need.

- Australian Aged Care Quality Agency. March 9, 2018 accordance “Whilst there is a system to asplan and evaluate care recipi'Since the accreditation decision, we have undertaken assessment sess, ents' clinical care needs, it is not concontacts to monitor the home's progress and found the home has sistently implemented.

“Staff are not routinely recording rectified the failure to meet the Accreditation Standards identified that clinical tasks have been comin accordance with medical earlier ... Since the accreditation decision we have conducted an pleted, and clinical directive. nurse review and assessment contact. Our latest decision on 30 May 2018 concerning post“Registered fall monitoring does not routhe home's performance against the Accreditation Standards is listed tinely occur.

“Staff practices are not regularly below.’ monitored to ensure effective cliniis provided.”

- Australian Aged Care Quality Agency. June 2018 cal care Continued on next page

AACQA’s findings at a glance

● John Sharwood, Chairman of the Kellock Lodge Board ■ “Kellock Lodge has taken prompt action to rectify areas that the AustralianAged Care Quality Agency found did not meet all of the “expected outcomes” for accreditation,” a notice on Kellock’s website states.

“The Department of Health and AACQA have both approved the implementation of a new Continuous Improvement Plan at Kellock Lodge Alexandra Inc.,” says the notice appearing over the name of John Sharwood, Chair.

“The CIP, developed by Kellock Lodge Board and Management provides a comprehensive response to the AACQA findings.

“The Board of Kellock Lodge considers the delivery of high quality care non-negotiable and has, on the basis of the AACQA audit, established a working group to implement the improvement plan.

“The improvement plan has been informed by a rigorous appraisal of all Kellock Lodge’s systems, processes, policies and procedures.

“This will be the most comprehensive upgrade of quality systems and personnel ever undertaken at Kellock Lodge.

“It will ensure that Kellock Lodge continues to deliver the highest quality care to our residents as their care needs increase.

“Cassandra Fraser, Kellock Lodge’s new Clinical Care Coordinator has been given a lead role in the development and implementation of the improvement plan.

“Cassandra is supported by a team of highly skilled specialist consultants and, along with a committed clinical and support staff, will ensure that all residents continue to receive the highest quality care into the future.

“The Board is committed to this comprehensive action because the delivery of high quality care and resident wellbeing is of the highest priority for the Board of Kellock Lodge,” M r Sharwood said in the undated statement.

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Wang. trustees blamed for failures Of specialised nursing care needs, the AAQCA said: “Care recipients' specialised nursing care needs are not always identified or reviewed by registered nurses.

“Staff are not consistently recording completion of care recipients' specialised nursing care needs as instructed by medical and allied health professionals.

“Care plans and directives relating to the management of individuals specific specialised nursing care needs are, at times, incomplete.

“Not all aspects of specialised nursing care have corresponding policies and procedures that are current to guide staff in the delivery of contemporary practice.

“Monitoring of the use of specialised nursing equipment does not occur routinely.”

Of medication management, the February report of the AAQCA said: “The home's medication system does not consistently ensure care recipients' medications are managed safely and correctly.

“Staff do not consistently have access to current and accurate information relating to care recipients' medication needs.

“Staff are not routinely signing for medication to confirm it has been given as ordered.

“Regular monitoring of the home's medication systems is not consistently occurring.”

Of mobility, dexterity and rehabilitation, the Agency found: “Assessments and care plans do not consistently include strategies and interventions to promote care recipients' mobility and dexterity needs.

“Not all care recipients have a current falls risk assessment and staff are not routinely updating this information following a care recipient's fall.

“Post fall monitoring does not consistently occur with staff not recording neurological observations as per organisational policy.

“Audit and incident analysis is not being used effectively to strengthen the processes relating to mobility, dexterity and rehabilitation and reduce the incidence of falls.” ● From Page 14

In defence of Colonel Yea Other officers in the Fusileirs in the Battle of Redan were Lord Raglan and General Pelissier; and streets in Yea have been named after these heroes of the Crimea as well.

Colonel Yea was born on May 20, 1808 and was the eldest son of Sir William Walter Yea of Pyramid Hill, Somersetshire.

He entered the Army in 1825, when only 17 years old and commandeered the Royal Fusiliers as Lieut. Colonel throughout the Crimean Campaign.

It will not be forgotten how terribly his corps suffered at the Battle of the Alma.

He was later made Colonel and commanded the First Brigade of the Royal Division. His portrait hangs in the Tower of London to this day.

Descendants of the Somerset Yea family live in Victoria.

The Yea Historical Society found Yea descendants in the Mitta Valley when they erected the Cairn and Storyboard honouring Surveyor Pinniger in the main street of Yea and all members of that family attended the ceremony at our invitation.

More recently the society has been in touch with Yea descendants living in Melbourne, who are currently writing a book on their family history.

- Elaine White

Retirement Ombudsman

■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish has announced that a Liberal Government will create Victoria's first Retirement Housing Ombudsman if elected at the upcoming State Election.

"The Liberal Nationals believe every older Victorian deserves a comfortable and secure retirement,” Ms McLeish said.

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EASTERN CENTRAL DISTRICT RIFLE ASSOCIATION REPORT ■ The cold, wet and blustery conditions this week kept our local East Central District Rifle Association rifle shooters in their workshops preparing their equipment for the next shoot when conditions are a little better.

The week off also gave time to reflect on the “new” competition instigated by the ECDRA this year, the Avenel Shield.

A band of willing workers including Rosco Davis, Norm Lienhan, Graeme Kerr and Marty Kelly got to work earlier this year and cleaned out the ECDRA trophy cabinet.

It proved to be quite a feat as from the dusty confines came over 17 trophies of one sort or another mostly silver and silver plate.

The one trophy that caught the eye was a large Shield approximately 400mm high.

A quick wipe and out shone ‘The Avenel Shield’. The consensus was we should clean this up and see what we have. The silver-plate shield came up beautifully as did some of the plates marking the winners and the year, regretfully some of the engraved plates and shield were missing and some were not in the best of condition.

What came clear was that ‘The Avenel Shield’ was “Presented to the No7 District Rifle Club Union for union team competition” “by T(Tom) Tehan Esq. 1955”.

This 63 year old trophy must be restored and put to use.

Graeme Kerr took on the challenge as he said he had a nice piece of natural edge red gum about 400mm X 600mm that would be perfect for the job.

At the same time the District was reviewing its pennant competition and the handicap system, a perfect time to introduce a new team competition.

A review of the No7 Union showed that all of the clubs competing in the current pennant competitions are also part of the old No7 Union. Perfect.

The new Avenel Shield was established for team shooting over 500 to 100 yards.

The results will be based on Off-Rifle Scores (no handicap) with the different classes of shooting being compared using the Mixed Category Score Index.

The MCSI is a national system specifically designed to accurately compare different classes of shooters using the now internationally standard ICFRA targets.

The Avenel Shield will combine the Parker Cup and Chas Hayes Off-rifle scores so there will be no need for new matches.

There is a possibility of tie so a shoot off may be necessary.

Such trophies always prompt discussion and when a trophy this size appears from the past it certainly does this.

Graeme’s work with the red gum slab makes a great background for the trophy with lots of space to record future winners.

From the past (as recorded on the shield) the team winners were: Eildon 1963, Euroa 1961,1962, 1964, 1965, 1868, 1969 and 1991 Gobur 1960, Lilydale 1979. 1981,1982,1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993 and 1994, Mansfield 1956, Numurkah 1973.1974 and 1977, Ringwood 1975 and Shepparton 1978.

Special thanks must be extended (again) to Tom Tehan Esq. for the donation of the superb trophy and to Graeme Kerr for his refurbishment of the trophy including the competition rules.

Target Rifle shooting has a rich history in our District and the quality of this trophy indicates the respect that precision target shooting is held by the community.

It is hoped that the ECDRA can find ways of restoring the other trophies found in the cupboard and putting them to use.

If you would like to try this challenging sport please check our website www.ecdra.com.au and go to the calendar section to see where we are shooting and times of matches.

- Robert Chaffe

AFL YARRA RANGES DIVISION 2 SCOREBOARD SENIORS

■ Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Yarra Glen 12.14 (86) d Alexandra 11.7 (73). Seville 5.13 (43) d Powelltown 1.2 (8). Yea 25.15 (135) d Thornton-Eildon 3.3 (21). Yarra Junction 15.6 (95) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 9.7 (61). Kinglake: Bye. ■ Ladder. 1. Seville, 271.00, 40.2. Yarra Glen, 169.04, 40. 3. Yarra Junction, 163.02, 32. 4. Yea, 134.88, 28. 5. Gembrook-Cockatoo, 93.48, 26.

6. Alexandra, 110.95, 20. 7. Powelltown, 84.95, 16. 8. Kinglake, 84.22, 16. 9. Thornton-Eildon, 11.83, 4.

RESERVES

■ Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7.

Alexandra 10.5 (65) d Yarra Glen 7.5 (47).

Seville 17.14 (116) d Powelltown 2.1 (13). Yea 13.17 (95) d Thornton-Eildon 1.2 (8). GembrookCockatoo 11.17 (83) d Yarra Junction 6.6 (42).

Kinglake: Bye. ■ Ladder. 1. Yea, 191.76, 36. 2. Yarra Junction, 233.76, 34. 3. Yarra Glen, 159.10, 32. 4.

Gembrook-Cockatoo, 140.15, 20. 5. Alexandra, 117.81, 24. 6. Seville, 175.00, 22. 7. Kinglake, 60.70, 20. 8. Powelltown, 37.90, 12. 9. ThorntonEildon, 14.27, 8.

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■ A-Grade. Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Seville 44 d Powelltown 19. Yarra Glen 43 d Alexandra 34. Yea: Bye. Yarra Junction 69 d Gembrook-Cockatoo 35. Kinglake: Bye. ■ B-Grade. Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Seville 44 d Powelltown 18. Alexandra 57 d Yarra Glen 40. Yea 66 d Thornton-Eildon 15.

Yarra Junction 45 d Gembrook-Cockatoo 32.

Kinglake: Bye. ■ C-Grade. Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Seville 37 d Powelltown 20. Alexandra 27 d Yarra Glen 19. Yea 59 d Thornton-Eildon 2.

Gembrook-Cockatoo 27 d Yarra Junction 20.

Kinglake: Bye. ■ D-Grade. Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Yarra Glen 27 d Alexandra 15. Gembrook-Cockatoo 35 d Yarra Junction . Yea: Bye. Powelltown 20 d Kinglake 14.

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■ Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7.

Olinda-Ferny Creek 14.24 (108) d Belgrave 6.12 (48). Healesville 16.23 (119) d WarburtonMillgrove 6.8 (44). Wandin 8.18 (66) d Monbulk 6.5 (41). Mount Evelyn 15.13 (103) d Emerald 6.13 (49). Woori Yallock 16.14 (11) d UpweyTecoma 8.8 (56).

■ Ladder. 1. Olinda-Ferny Creek, 174.12, 32.

2. Woori Yallock, 150.8, 32. 3. Wandin, 133.84, 32. 4. Healesville, 127.50, 32. 5. UpweyTecoma, 137.70, 28. 6. Mount Evelyn, 110.25, 24. 7. Monbulk, 93.28, 20. 8. Emerald, 89.87, 12. 9. Warburton-Millgrove, 43.79, 4. 10. Belgrave, 44.44, 4.

RESERVES

■ Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7.

Olinda-Ferny Creek 18.13 (121) d Belgrave 4.7 (31). Healesville 6.12 (48) d WarburtonMillgrove 7.6 z(48). Monbulk 6.8 (44) d Wandin 4.7 (31). Mount Evelyn 12.17 (89) d Emerald 4.7 (31). Upwey-Tecoma 13.10 (88) d Woori Yallock 2.6 (18).

■ Ladder. 1. Upwey-Tecoma, 241.81, 40. 2.

Olinda-Ferny Creek, 250.32, 36. 3. Wandin, 148.80, 28. 4. Monbulk, 114.16, 28. 5. Mount Evelyn, 147.75, 24. 6. Emerald, 99.63, 24. 7.

Warburton-Millgrove, 72.09, 14. 8. Belgrave, 65.47, 12. 9. Healesville, 44.57, 6. 10. Woori Yallock, 29.70, 4.

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■ Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7.

Gembrook-Cockatoo 9.6 (60) d Alexandra 4.6 (30). Healesville 10.14 (74) d Warburton-Mill-grove 1.1 (7). Monbulk 7.11 (53) d Wandin 1.5 (11). Mount Evelyn 16.19 (115) d Emerald 1.2 (8). Woori Yallock 7.2 (44) d Upwey-Tecoma 2.10 (22).

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■ Ladder. 1. Mount Evelyn, 320.57, 44. 2.

Healesville, 216.54, 36. 3. Gembrook-Cockatoo, 247.49, 34. 4. Woori Yallock, 122.65, 28. 5.

Monbulk, 99.78, 26. 6. Upwey-Tecoma, 130.89, 24. 7. Wandin, 60.60, 8. 8. Emerald, 42.08, 8. 9.

Alexandra, 26.58, 8. 10. Watburton-Millgrove, 44.83, 4.

NETBALL

■ A-Grade Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Warbirton-Millgrove 45 d Healesville 34.

Belgrave 56 d Olinda-Ferny Creek 41. Woori Yallock 61 d Upwey-Tecoma 34. Wandin 59 d Monbulk Hawks 29. Mount Evelyn 57 d Emerald 33.

■ B-Grade Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Healesville 40 d Warburton-Millgrove 30.

Olinda-Ferny Creek 49 d Belgrave 33. Woori Yallock 39 d Upwey-Tecoma 27. Wandin 48 d Monbulk Hawks 30. Mount Evelyn 50 d Emerald 28.

■ C-Grade Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Warburton-Millgrove 24 d Healesville3 18.

Belgrave 36 d Olinda-Ferny Creek 34. Woori Yallock 34 d Upwey-Tecoma 9. Wandin 36 d Monbulk Hawks 26. Mount Evelyn 22 d Emerald 15.

■ D-Grade Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Healesville 20 d Warburton-Millgrove 18.

Belgrave 24 d Olinda-Ferny Creek 19. Olinda Ferny Creek 2 22 d Woori Yallock 17. Wandin 11 d Monbulk Hawks 11. Emerald 24 d Mount Evelyn 22.

NORTHERN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE SCOREBOARD DIVISION 1

■ Seniors Results. Round 12. Saturday, July 7. Macleod 13.10 (88) d Hurstbridge 8.9 (57).

North Heidelberg 11.10 (76) d West PrestonLakeside 9.13 (67). Heidelberg 13.19 (97) d Montmorency 12.8 (80). Greensborough 16.15 (111) d Whittlesea 10.5 (65). Bundoora 21.17 (143) d Northcote Park 6.4 (40).

■ Ladder. 1. Macloed, 163.84, 40. 2. Greensborough, 123.68, 28. 3. West Preston-Lakeside, 148.62, 24. 4. Bundoora, 109.51, 24. 5. North Heidelberg, 98.50, 24. 6. Northcote Park, 94.80, 24. 7. Heidelberg, 8.53, 24. 8. Montmorency, 103.25, 20. 9. Hurstbridge, 76.73, 8. 10. Whittlesea, 49.19, 4.

■ Reserves Results. Round 12. Saturday, July 7. Hurstbridge 8.4 (52) d Macleod 7.9 (51). West Preston-Lakeside 9.9 (63) d North Heidelberg 6.7 (43). Montmorency 12.18 (90) d Heidelberg 1.4 (10). Whittlesea 9.14 (68) d Greensborough 6.6 (42). Bundoora 33.13 (121) d Northcote Park 3.0 (18).

■ Ladder. 1. West Preston-Lakeside, 157.17, 40. 2. Montmorency, 141.32, 32. 3. Whittlesea, 133.56, 28. 4. Heidelberg, 116.53, 28. 5. Greensborough, 136.04, 24. 6. Bundoora, 121.26, 24. 7.

Hurstbridge, 87.07, 20. 8. North Heidelberg, 87.66, 12. 9. Macleod, 75.84, 12. 10. Northcote Park, 33.14, 0.

■ Under 19 Results. Round 12. Saturday, July 7. Macleod 6.16 (46) d Diamond Creek 5.7 (37).

Eltham 10.14 (74) d West Preston-Lakeside 2.7 (19). St Mary’s 9.12 (66) d Montmorency 7.4 (46). Greensborough 8.12 (60) d Whittlesea 5.7 (37). Bundoora 11.18 (84) d Northcote Park 3.12 (30).

■ Ladder. 1. Macleod, 147.00, 36. 2. Eltham, 137.50, 32. 3. Montmorency, 125.00, 32. 4. St Mary’s, 127.54, 28. 5. Greensborough, 111.19, 24. 6. Northcote Park, 97.48, 24. 7. Bundoora, 122.79, 20. 8. Whittlesea, 90.62, 12. 9. Diamond Creek, 75.99, 12. 10. West Preston-Lakeside, 30.20, 4. ● All local sports clubs are invited to submit their reports and photos for publication in The Local Paper.

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YEA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB REPORT FOOTBALL SENIORS Thornton Eildon 3.3 (21) defeated by Yea 20.15 (135) Yea notched up a second consecutive victory after taking down a winless Thornton-Eildon by 114 points in a contest that lost its spark when heavy ran hit at half-time.

The Tigers got off to a flyer, recording 14 scoring shots from 18 inside 50s in the opening term, with Chris Graham running rampant deep in attack as the visitors streaked to a 46-point advantage.

The Yea midfielders put on a clinic in the second quarter and dominated out of the middle of the ground and by the time the siren sounded to end the first half, Graham had eight majors and the lead had stretched to 91 points.

However, the heavens opened up during the major break and the second half was a sloppy affair, which saw the Boners show plenty of fight and actually outscore the Tigers two goal to one in the third term, before Yea adjusted to the wet conditions and consolidated with a four goal to zip final stanza.

Graham was clearly best afield, finishing with an astonishing 22 marks and 11 goals, while Michael Curcio (four majors) was an excellent foil. Daniel Belsten also chipped in with three goals in his first senior outing for the year.

Adrian McCarthy and Harrison Jarvie racked up possessions at will through the middle, Andrew Chisholm's tackling was a feature and Ash Walsh offered great drive from half back.

Perhaps the most impressive part of the match for Yea was the players’ willingness to hold their structures and set up defensively, despite being on top for the majority of the day.

The Tigers face a big assignment this week when they host third placed Yarra Junction.

Goalkickers: C. Graham 11, M. Curcio 4, D. Belsten 3, R. Timmins Best Players: C. Graham, H. Jarvie, A. McCarthy, A. Chisholm, J. Carroll, J. Salau RESERVES Thornton Eildon 1.2 (8) defeated by Yea 13.17 (95) Yea has moved to outright top of the ladder following a comprehensive 87-point win over Thornton-Eildon away from home in greasy conditions.

The result was more or less decided after a blistering first quarter that saw the Tigers slam on 6.4 to 1.1, jumping out to a 33-point buffer at the first change.

Incredibly, neither team registered a major in an absolute arm wrestle of a second term, before Yea broke the deadlock with five third-quarter goals while holding the home side scoreless.

The margin could have been far greater had it not been for the Tigers’ inaccuracy (they recorded 2.7 in the final term), but it must be noted that conditions were slippery and heavy under foot.

Daniel Evans found a stack of the football through the midfield, Darcy Pell was the dominant big man on the ground and Josh Keyte slotted five majors in a starring role up forward.

Jaryed Garlick won plenty of footy all over the ground and Tom O'Dwyer was impressive, while Jack McMaster (three goals) presented well at half-forward.

The Tigers are now half a game clear of second-placed Yarra Junction, who they will take on at home this Saturday in a huge clash.

Goalkickers: J. Keyte 5, J. McMaster 3, L. White 2, A. Butterworth 2, T. O'’Dwyer Best Players: D. Evans, J. Keyte, J. Garlick, D. Pell, J. McMaster, T. O'Dwyer - Patrick Evans

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season the C-Grade girls had met. From the first whistle the Tigers were clearly the stronger team shooting freely and converting turnovers however to Thornton’s credit they didn’t give up and continued to encourage and support one another.

This was a game to continue to trial different combinations in the goaling and defensive ends highlighting the fact that the C-Graders have some great versatility in their lineup.

The stand out was the last quarter when Coach Mel Martinov moved young gun Maggie McSpeerin out of the midcourt and into Goal Attack with Sarah Lobley in Goal Shooter (who’d already played a fantastic half in GK).

The combination netted 27 goals for the quarter, the largest margin for the day in both games.

The final result was Yea 59 to Thornton-Eildon 2 B-GRADE The wet and cold conditions didn’t dampen the pre-game celebration in B-Grade of Meg Sundblom running through her 100th senior game banner.

With a few of the Thornton girls doubling up from the previous game they were already warm and took advantage and scored a little freer than they had in the previous game.

The first half of the quarter was even then Yea switched on and never looked back.

With pivotal goaler Cindy Hayes away, Tara Gregory and MegS undblom were able to play out the whole game together in goals and were able to work together on their ring setups and positioning.

Like the previous game Coach Mel Martinov took the opportunity to mix up lineups and trial new combinations with varying levels of success.

The situation and weather conditions made motivation levels sway however overall the result was a great percentage booster for the girls.

Well done to Meg Sundblom scoring a whopping 42 goals in her 100th game in the yellowand-black at a senior level. The final score was Yea 66 to Thornton Eildon 15.

- Deborah Schickerling

RESERVES The Reserves took to the field and challenged second placed Yarra Glen with the usual many changes to the team beaten at Yea last game and Alexandra had the better of the first quarter in a scrappy start as players took time to adapt to the conditions.

The rain stopped and the standard lifted in the second quarter as first Alex with three consecutive goals at the town end seemed to take control but Yarra Glen came back with the next three and there was only a 3-point margin in favor of Alex at the half time break.

Playing good team football Alex was able to extend the lead to ten points at the last change but the last quarter was tight as the Alex defence led by the experienced Kidd brothers held Yarra Glen to a single goal whilst two goals to young Nathan Stewart sealed the game for Alex,.10.5 (65) to Yarra Glen 7.5 (47).

Best players included Daniel Roper who gives his all every week, James Kidd, Michael Miller, Rhett Marsh and Nathan Stewart whose effort to beat three opponents and win the free kick on the wing and his ability to find his way through a pack of players and kick one of his three goals was team lifting.

Awards: Caltex $25 fuel card - Harrison Murdoch, Alex Sportspower $20 award - Chase Pearce, Grant St Grocer $20 meal - James Kidd, JAMMM Catering $20 meal - Andrew Carter, Buxton Hotel $20 meal - Travis Carter.

SENIORS The Seniors included Conor Heaslip and Tom Rougetto replace Jonathan Noy and Daniel Rouget to take on top placed Yarra Glen, the Rebels in sixth position on the ladder needing a win to keep their Finals hopes alive.

Alex began to the hill end and play rebounded between the half-back lines as both teams mishandled the ball in the slippery conditions.

After a goalless first 10 minutes Yarra Glen was first to take a mark in the forward 50 and goal.

The Goonan twins, Jack and Will, defended well but players were having difficulty holding their marks, a free and 50 metre penalty assisted Alex through Joe Daniel to kick Alexandra's first goal.

Alex moved the ball the length of the ground around the scoreboard side in a good passage of play but the result was only one flag.

Ben Cooper and Chris McKay assisted in getting the ball to Brayden Norris again and this time he was on target. Conor Heaslip, Jake Steyger and McKay again were part of the link to Norris who marked strongly and goaled again to give Alex a 12-point lead at the first change but successive free kicks enabled Yarra Glen the first goal of the second quarter.

Further chances enabled Norris to goal from his third attempt but the visitors were now playing better and three successive goals gave them the lead.

Steyger and Jacob Brereton, who were doing well for Alex, kicked back-to-back goals and Alex had further chances but some poor disposal and a 50 metre penalty cost a goal just before half-time.

Michael Coombs burst from a centre contest but Daniel played on and missed, leaving Alex eight points in arrears at the long break.

A further shower at half time made conditions slippery again with Steve Steinerand Brandon Kapakoulakis winning possessions in the midfield and the Goonans defending well, Alex goaled through Norris, after again going the length of the ground. Yarra Glen replied with the next two goals but Alex was able to come back with a goal to Norris after Matt Steiner and Kapakoulakis combined.

Coombs instigated a forward move and Brereton using his height well, marked for a goal. A further goal on the siren to Kapakoulakis gave the more accurate Rebels a share of the lead at three quarter time and the stage was set for an exciting last quarter.

Alex had first chance to take the lead but

after a miss by Jack Goonan the Bush Pigs cleared too easily to goal at the hill end. It was getting very dark as Norris kicked his sixth goal as Alex kept in touch and with only points separating the teams play was hard and intense.

Matt Steiner had a chance for the home side but his shot hit the post before Yarra Glen goaled off the ground from a goal-square contest to lead by seven points with two and a half minutes to go and then sealed the game with their next foray forward as a stray kick found an unmarked teammate to give them a win, 12.14 (86) to 11.7 (73).

Two narrow losses have left Alex short of premiership points but as the scores indicate they are not far off the pace and have winnable games coming up.

Awards: Alex Standard $50 fuel card - Jacob Brereton, Grant St Grocer $20 meal - Jack Goonan, JAMMM Catering $20 meal - Steve Steiner, Buxton Hotel $20 meal - Conor Heaslip.

NETBALLAWARDS Caltex $25 fuel card award: Jorja Gesler; A-Grade lost 34 - 43: JAMM Catering $20 meal - Louise Chapple, Grant St Grocer $20 meal - Chelsea Skerritt; B-Grade won 57 - 40: JAMM Catering $20 meal - Jayde Cairns, Grant St Grocer $20 meal - Teana Wards; C-Grade won 27 - 19: JAMM Catering $20 meal - Laura Westwood, Essence Coffee Lounge $10 meal - Kelsey Purcell; D-Grade lost 15 - 27: JAMM Catering $20 meal - Erin Ware, Essence Coffee Lounge $10 meal - Ebonni Carlton.

The Love the Game Program was held last Saturday and we were pleased to have David, a reformed gambling addict, address our members on a very important issue, those present gaining some important information also with the assistance of Julie from Primary Care Connect in Shepparton.

Last Thursday's Rebel Raffles were sponsored by Holmesglen @ Eildon and Mt. Pleasant Hotel, Reddrops Foodworks / Houseboat Sales Lake Eildon, Eildon Bakery / Outdoor Education Group, Alexandra Quality Meats / AFNC canteen Yea Chinese Restaurant / Bailey Funerals and were won by Jason Krijt, Michael Purcell, Jo Steel, Darren Ritchie and Lauren Steyger. The Holmesglen @ Eildon Jackpot was not located and will be worth $300 this week so come along and buy some tickets at $1 each but you need to be at the Club rooms at 8.00 pm for the draw.

Do not forget to order your Club merchandise - polo shirts, warm up shirts @ $40, hoodies, vests @ $70, Club stubby holders @ $7, travel mugs @ $15, peaked caps and beanies @ $25, bumper stickers are free. The Alexandra History Book is also in stock, available at the Alexandra Newsagents @ $25. Thursday night dinners have two sittings, for juniors and then seniors after their respective training with main course and sweets - adults $15 and kids $10, everyone is welcome.

This coming Saturday the Rebels return to Rebel Park and host Powelltown for seniors and reserves football and four games of netball whilst the under 18s have a bye.

On Saturday night we have a USA theme night so dress up as we have some American drinks and food, challenge your skills on the mechanical bucking bull and enjoy some Club hospitality. Everyone is welcome.

On Saturday, July 28, we will have the Slaves and Services Auction so book in that night for a great opportunity to grab some terrific bargains at the Club rooms.

- Ray Steyger

ALEXANDRA NETBALL CLUB REPORT

The AFL Yarra Ranges League Round 11 of the 2018 season last Saturday saw the Rebels return to Rebel Park to host Yarra Glen in two games of football and four games of netball, with the Under 18s also at home to host Gembrook-Cockatoo.

The Showgrounds oval was in good condition although slippery after overnight and morning rain on a cold winter's day.

UNDER 18s The Under 18s have suffered a few injuries in recent weeks and welcomed some under 16 players to take on Gembrook-Cockatoo who were third on the ladder, the Rebels looking to improve on a 25-goal loss earlier in the season at Gembrook.

The visitors took an early three goal to one lead at quarter time, the visitors adding another three goals to one in the second quarter to lead by four goals at half time.

The Rebels came out in the second half and matched their more experienced opponents kicking two goals and restricting the visitors to three goals for the half in a very evenly contested and entertaining match, Gembrook just able to convert on the scoreboard when needed, 9.6 (60) to 4.6 (30), whilst the Rebels showed their ongoing progress as a team.

NETBALL Awards: Bundalaguah Engineering award C-GRADE The last time Yea met Thornton-Eildon in Jake Keath, Hadfield Contractors award - Darcy Round 2, the league required them to field their Rouget, Alexandra Tyrepower award - Hayden two sides in A- and B-Grade. In Round 9 after Gilmore, RPT Plastering award - Nathan huge defeats they allowed them to move to B- Stewart, DMK Taxation award - Tom Rouget, and C-Grade so this was the first time for the Alexandra Apparel award - Angus Smith.

● All local sports clubs are invited to submit their reports and photos for publication in The Local Paper.

Email: editor@LocalPaper.com.au by 9pm Sundays please, althopugh late reports can be received until 10am Mondays

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Centenary of Flowerdale Hotel rebuilding ■ The centenary of the rebuilding of the current Flowerdale Hotel is fast approaching.

According to district historian Alan Thorley, the orginial ‘Glenfern Hotel’ was built on land owned by the Doherty family in Flowerdale in the late 1880s.

“Charles and Frances ‘Fanny’ Louise held the licence from 1895 until Monday, May 9, 1910, when it was transferred to George and Susan Matchett.”

George was brother of David Matchett who owned the similarly named Glenburn Hotel.

“It was a rocky start for Susan as she was in the Yea Court in November 1910, charged for having her bar door unlocked. She was fined £5.

“The hotel was totally destroyed by fire in Monday, July 26, 1915, and all that remained were the chimneys.

“The hotel at that time consisted of 19 rooms but luckily was insured and re-building commenced in September 1915 and the licence was still held by Susan Matchett until 1918 when she and George separated.”

In the 1911 Census, Flowerdale’s population was shown as 104. In 1933, it had dropped to 99. By 1961, it was 133.

The ‘Flowerdale and environs’ population in the 2011 Census was shown as 429.

It has been difficult to establish a firm date when the Glenfern Hotel started operations.

On October 8, 1891, the Yea newspaper published a letter from “G. Doherty, Glenfern Hotel, Flowerdale” to the Yea Shire Council “calling attention to the danger ous and impassable state of th e road leading to Whittlesea-road to the ford on the King Parrot Creek, near the Glenfern Hotel .

“A couple of stone crossings would make the road good. There were also a few dangerous holes on the Whittlesea-road, which a few loads of gravel would make passable. Engineer to attend to at once,” said the 1891 newspaper story.

The Glenfern Hotel became a central part of the local community’s sports effort. A cricket team named Glenfern was organised for many years.

The original cricket ground is just north of the hotel.

A Flowerdale Sports notice from 1906, at right, features many familiar district family names.

● This photo of the Glenfern Hotel, Flowerdale, was originally captioned “about to liberate trout on King Parrot Creek”.

Fined £5 for open bar door ■ “At the local Police Court on Mon day, before Mr Knight, P.M. ... Senior Constable Seddon charged Susan Matchett, licencee of the Glenfern Hotel, Flowerdale, with having her bar door unlocked on Sunday 13th inst, reported The Yea Chronicle on November 24, 1910.

“Inspector Simcox conducted the prosecution, and the defendant, who pleaded guilty to the charge, was represented by counsel.

“Senior Constable Seddon said that at 4.15 p.m. on the 13th inst, he visited the hotel.

“The bar door was unlocked and the husband was talking in the bar with two men.

“The latter stated that they had come to hotel to get change.

“There was no sign of Sunday trading.

“Defendant was fined £5.

“Charles and Henry Doherty were then charged with being illegally on the licensed premises of Susan Matchett on Sunday, November 13.

“Both the accused were found guilty, and a fine of 5s each was imposed.”

● An ad for the ‘Glenfern Hotel’ in a local travel brochure

● A clipping from The Yea Chronicle, Nov. 24, 1910

● A photo of the Flowerdale Hotel in a 1948 guide published by the Victorian Railways

● A notice for the Flowerdale Sports Day. Easter 1906.

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Local History ● From previous page The 1906 committee included Mr C. Doherty, President; Mr S. Moore, Vice-President; Mr F. Doherty, starter; Messrs. W.J. Capewell and H. Grass, handicappers; Messrs. G. Evans and J.W. Doherty, judges.

Judges for the horse events that year were R. Hatty and E. Brady.

Committee members in 1906 were Messrs. D. Hatty, S. Moore, R. Doherty, R. Bracken, A. Callander, J.J. Evans, W. Moore, W. Woods, T. Toll, J. Payne, I. Alvin, J. Roycroft and W. Cleeland.

Football, cricket and community committee meetings all met at the Glenfern Hotel to plan their events.

The opening of the Flowerdale Hall took placein early 1913.

News of the disastrous fire was printed in the Broadford Courier on August 6, 1915: “The Glenfern Hotel at Flowerdale, occupied by MrG, Matchett, was totally destroyed by fire last

Broke hand in accident outside pub

● The Flowerdale Hotel as it stands today. Photo: gdaypubs.com.au

■ “Mr Don, the manager of the local creamery, was last week also the victim of an accident,” reported the Broadford Courier on February 10, 1893.

“It appears that during the heavy storm which blew on Thursday evening the sign-board of the Glenfern Hotel came to grief and was placed against the wall of the building.

“In the evening, Mr Don had occasion to go out side and in the dark fell over the board, breaking a bone in his hand,” The Courier reported.

Origins go back to Dec. 1884 ■ Richard Peterson was granted a licence for new premises at Flowerdale, 17 miles from Yea, on the Whittlesea road, reported the Alexandra Standard on December 19, 1884.

The application was opposed by a selector John Doherty, on the ground that the applicant was convicted for sly grog selling. “ The bench overruled the objection as Doherty was not in a position to prove such conviction, he only acted on hearsay," the paper said.

The Licensing Court also granted a grocer’s licence in the same December 1884 session to Mr E.S. Purcell who was taking over the large premises in High St, Yea, known as the Albion Hotel.

Flowerdale Hall opened in 1913 ● Report of the Glenfern Hotel fire in The Argus ● A report on the transfer of the ‘Glenfern Hotel’ licence transfer to Elizabeth Moore, as published on September 9, 1915, after the fire.

● In the week prior to the fire on July 26, 1915, the Glenfern Hotel advertised a Clearing Sale to be held at the hotel on August 3, 1915.

week. The fire originated in the parlor where some clothes were drying before a fire, and by the time that it was discovered the fire had good hold of the building,” said The Courier.

“With the exception ofa piano, some wire stretchers, and a few other articles, the whole of the contents were burnt, Mr Matchett is a heavy loser through the fire, as he also lost money to the value of about £7 also the contents and effects of the receiving post offioe.

“The building was the property of Mrs Doherty, senr, and was insured.”

The Yea Chronicle reported that amongst the effects remaining were a washstand, two cases of whiskey, a barrel of beer. Four £1 sovereigns and some silver was burnt.

The fire was first observed by a girl whilst she was walking a passage. Mr Matchett was repairing a fence at some distance from the hotel when the fire started.

After Elizabeth Moore’s proprietorship, the licence was held by identities including the Collins family.

An April 1940 press notice John Collins, on behalf of himself and William Collins, gave notice of a transfer of the licence to Airlie Rose Collins.

■ In 2016 the Flowerdale Hotel is conducted by popular publican Stebe Phelan, who has been in the business since the 1990s.

He has endured a number of setbacks including the disastrous 2009 Black Saturday fires.

■ “The new Public Hall and Library at Flowerdale was officially opened on Friday night last, the occasion being celebrated by a grand ball which was a pronounced success,” reported The Yea Chronicle on Wednesday, January 29, 1913.

“The ball, which is situated on the main Whittlesea road (close to the Glenfern Hotel) is strongly built, well ventilated, and measures 25 x 40.

“The stage is perhaps, a trifle large, and the space occupied by it could be used to better advantage in the auditorium.

“The site on which the hall stands was generously don ated by Mrs Doherty. The building was erected at a cost of £120 (a Government grant of £33 being received towards the cost).

“Portion of this grant will be used in the purchase of books for the Library. The residents have responded liberally to the appeal for financial assistance, and only £50 now remains to be paid off.

“The hall was erected by Mr Hiscock, who received much assistance from the people of the district. The building will be a boon to the people of Flowerdale, and they are justly proud of it.

“The opening festivity was largely attended, - visitors being present from Spring Valley, Kinglake West, Kilmore and Yea. The interior of the building was lavishly decorated, this work being undertaken by Mr Moore and ladies.

“The floor was an ideal one for dancing, and although the large crowd made it rather uncomfortable for dancing, every one took their little bumps in good part, and entered into the joy of the evening with zest.

“Mr Bates. jun, officiated as master of ceremonies, and in this capacity he proved himself a past master. Drury's Band from Kilmore provided the music.

“The comestables for the supper were provided by the ladies and were dainty and galore. After justice had been done to the good things, Mr George Matchett after thanking the public for their hearty support, "introduced" Cr Carver.

“That gentleman, with his usual modesty, claimed no honor, and gave all the credit of having such a fine hall to the 'fellow committeemen who, he stated had ' worked so hard and achieved so great a success.

“The building would fill a long felt want in the district, and it would now be possible to hold public and social meetings without trespassing on the privacy of anyone.

“He advised the young people to form themselves into a Club or Society and work to gether until:the whole of the debt was paid off.

“He specially mentioned what had been done for the Homewood Hall.

He also suggested the advisability of forming a Debating Society where the young men might learn to become public speakers. It gave him much pleasure in declaring the hall open “Mr O.C Hillear congratulated the commiteee on the splendid gathering and the public.on their fine hall and also gave some sound advice as to the working of the hall committee'. The speaker also made special reference.to the excellence of the loor which was prepared by Mr Bates “Mr Scott of Kinglake also spoke and said that as secretary of the Kinglake Hall he was in a position to speak of.halls and their management. with. some authority. Their hall (Kinglake) he saidwas never in debt aid.they had received £150 from. the Government at. various times, “He concluded by advising the committee to keep worrying the Government until, the hall was free from debt “The dance was kept up until the "wee small hours’. The piano was

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