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■ The Annual General Meeting for the Yea Football Netball Club will be held at the Netball Rooms, Yea Recreation Reserve, at 7pm on Tuesday, November 20. An election of office bearers will take place.

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL

Residents and ratepayers are advised that a Special Meeting of the Murrindindi Shire Council will be held from 6pm on Wednesday 31 October at the Council Chamber, Perkins Street, Alexandra. The purpose of the meeting is to elect the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, appoint portfolio responsibilities, advisory committees and trustees of the Yea Cemetery Trust. The Council meeting timetable for 2019 will also be set at this meeting in line with the Local Government Act 1989.

Honour for Ethan ■ Ethan Hauser, 5, was chosen as a young Australian representative to make a presentation to Defence Minister, Christopher Pyne, at the Asia-Pacific Meeting of Ministers of Defence in Singapore on Friday (Oct. 19). Ethan wore an Australian outfit including an Akubra hat bought from Landmark Yea by proud Yea grandparents Val and Peter Hauser. Ethan is the son of Lt. Col. Daniel Hauser, who works as an Australian Army Advisor to the Australian High Commission in Singapore.

Life. Be In It 2.0 ■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish says a Liberal Satte Government will bring Norm and his family from 'Life. Be in it' out of retirement to have a starring role in an exciting new positive health promotion campaign. "It's never been harder to find the time to exercise and keep fit. Victorians know that prevention is better, and cheaper than a cure,” Ms McLeish said. "That's why a Liberal Government will put in place a much needed positive health promotion campaign incorporating the iconic Norm and 'Life. Be in it.' brands. “'Life. Be in it' is one of the most widely recognised positive lifestyle messages in Australia and encourages the broad population "to be more active" and "live more of your life". The initiative began in 1975 under Brian Dixon who was Victorian Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation. In 1977 the Federal Government expanded the program nationally with television advertisements featuring animated characters participating in activities Norm and 'Life. Be in it.' are great and enduring brands that still have high levels of recognition.

● Animated character Norm from the Life. Be In It campaign "Rather than reinvent the wheel and create an entirely new brand it makes sense to update and revitalise these iconic characters," Ms McLeish said. "There are so many pressures on families today, we want to help make sure that being active and healthy can be a priority as well. "With half of all adults and a third of all kids in Victoria overweight or obese, a comprehensive and sustained campaign to promote the benefits of being fit and healthy is desperately needed," Ms McLeish concluded.

C’mas Hills plans ■ The Andrews Labor Government says it will work with the local community in Christmas Hills to preserve around 280 hectares of native land in the area. Minister for Water, Lisa Neville, this week announced the Labor Government’s intention to return the land, owned by Melbourne Water, back to the Crown. The move would expand the vital Warrandyte-Kinglake Nature Conservation Reserve and ensure the protection of the Christmas Hills Hall and Rob Roy Hill Climb route. The announcement is in addition to 700 hectares of Melbourne Water-owned land in the g p y, y ,

Christmas Hills area that was previously set aside for conservation purposes. The return of this land would mean the historic Rob Roy Hill Climb and the amenities that support the enjoyment of the Christmas Hills Community Hall would be preserved – guaranteeing these assets continue to be used for community benefit, under separate committees of management. Melbourne Water is proposing the removal of an existing Public Acquisition Overlay for an additional 300 hectares of privately-owned land in Christmas Hills and Smiths Gully to provide further certainty for local landholders. “We look forward to working with Melbourne Water and the local community to give certainty for landowners and the public about the future use of land in this area,” said Ms Neville. “We have a once in a generation opportunity to protect and enhance this important asset – so we want the Christmas Hills community to have their voices heard as part of this process,” said Yan Yean MLA Danielle Green. “The Christmas Hills area is an important space for local families and it’s appropriate this land is returned so all in the community can enjoy it,” said Eltham MLA Vicki Ward.

D. Creek solar power

■ Nillumbik Council says it will continue to harness the sun’s power as it begins upgrades on its solar power facilities on Community Bank Stadium at Diamond Creek. Mayor Cr Peter Clarke said the upgrades will enable the stadium to act as an Emergency Relief Centre and provide eight hours of electricity to power the stadium in emergency events. “The system has been designed so that it can continue to operate in "island mode" in the event of an electricity network power failure,” Cr Clarke said. p

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018

HISTORIC HANDOVER ● Corey Harding, Uncle Mick Harding and Mitchil Harding, and the Taungurung Dance Group, participated in the title handover at Camp Jungai on Saturday.

■ TITLE to the Camp Jungai property at Rubicon was handed back to traditional owners by State Aboriginal Minister Natalie Hutchins on Saturday. Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation Chairman Grant Hansen accepted the document, in a gesture which has been decades in the making.

● Natalie Hutchins (Aboriginal Affairs Minister) and Grant Hansen (Chair, Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation) with the land title for Camp Jungai, Rubicon. The land was handed back to traditional owners at a special ceremony.

● Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish and Murrindindi Mayor Cr Charlie Bisset.

The Taungurung people are looking at an adjoining 111-hectare ‘keeping place’ property, the ownership of which they would like to see returned. Saturday’s handover included a ‘Welcome to Country’ by Uncle Mick Harding, a smoking ceremony, participation by elders, and a members’ meeting to discuss the ‘Recognition and Settlement Agreement’. More inside

● Uncle Alan Stewart, part of the Franklin family, travelled from Wodonga for Saturday’s handover ceremony.

● Taungurung tribal elder Jean Williamson, 91, aznd daughter Lorraine Padgham, participated in the smoking ceremony at Camp Jungai on Saturday. Jean is a member of the Franklin family, well known at Flowerdale, Doogallook and Yea. Photos: Ash Long

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Mayor, CEO visit Canberra ■ Murrindindi Mayor Cr Charlie Bisset, accompanied by Shire CEO Craig Lloyd, were in Canberra last week, “rattling the tin” to raise funds for Shire projects. The Council is eager to have the Federal Government contribute to streetscape works at Kinglake. Wednesday’s visit to the national capital was hosted by Indi MHR Cathy McGowan, and included visits to the office of Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and to Opposition Leader Bill Shorten, Senator Bridget McKenzie, Senator Jane Hume and Senator Don Farrell.

Who will be boss?

● Cr Sandice McAulay, Deputy Mayor ■ Murrindindi Shire Councillors are set to have their regular monthly meeting tonight (Wed.) at Alexandra. There is also a special meeting next week (6pm, Wed., Oct. 31) when the positions of Mayor (currently Cr Charlie Bisset) and Deputy Mayor (currently Cr Sandice McAulay) will be decided. The Alexandra meeting will also see the appointment of portfolio responsibilities and advisory committees, as well as the appointment of trustees for the Yea Cemetery Trust.

● Murrindindi CEO Craig Lloyd, Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and Mayor Cr Charlie Bisset in Canberra

Shane installed ■ Shane Wheatland was installed as Worshipful Master of the Albert Edward Lodge at the Alexandra Masonic Centre on Saturday (Oct. 20). The ceremony was conducted by Keith Murray, Freemasons Victoria Grand Master, and the 2017-18 Grand Lodge Installation Team. eral Meeting at the Showgrounds on Tuesday last week (Oct. 16). The following 2019 roles were confirmed. Co-President Mick Heyfron; CoPresident - Luke Dyson; Vice-President - Daniel Prestopino; Secretary Adrian Stewart; and Treasurer - Mandy Carter.

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Yan Yean service

■ The Combined Christian Churches of Whittlesea are conducting a Memorial Remembrance Service at Yan Yean Cemetery at 2pm on Sunday, November 18. The service will be followed by light refreshments. Contact Glenys, 0438 333 808.

● Matt Bissett-Johnson ■ The Local Paper’s popular cartoonist Matt Bissett-Johnson has won an important award. His film, Mysterical Planet, last week won the respected Theatre Optique Award for Inno-vation, Best ■ Whittlesea Eagles Ani-mation from the Football-Netball Club West Coast Film held its Annual Gen- Festival.

Eagles leaders

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Safety Day

■ A Community Summer Safety Day will be held next to the Marysville MIRA Visitor Information Centre from 10am-1pm on Sunday, November 4. Residents can prepare themselves for summer by asking questions of emergency volunteers. The event is being supported by CFA, SES, FFM, Ambulance Victoria, Murrindindi Shire Council and the Marysville and Triange Community Foundation. For more details, phone Robyn Hill, 0488 007 688.

Meet the players

■ Kinglake Football Netball Club is holding a ‘Meet The Play-

ers and Coaches Day’ from 12 Noon on Sunday, November 11 at the Whittlesea Bowls Club. The ‘Barefoot Bowls’ event will also include a free barbecue. The Club ‘s Annual General Meeting will be held from 7:15pm on Wednesday, November 14, at the Club rooms. Many volunteers positions are to be filled.

Cafe and market

■ The Fawcett Hall Cafe and Market will be held on SaturdaySunday, October 2728, whilst the Alexandra Open Gardens event is in progress.

Leading players

● Michael Treacher ■ Michael Treacher was C-Grade leading Player in the Winter Season of the Whittlesea Table Tennis Association awards, named last week. Association correspondent Ian Staff reports that Todd Clark was the Leading Player in A-Grade, and that Aidan De Fazio topped the BGrade list. A photo page will appear in nextweek’s Local Paper.

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Ticks & Crosses

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Eildon Labor candidate Sally Brennan was the only local politician to visit Dindi Mill, prior to its closure, according to mill owners. Neither Liberal incumbent Cindy McLeish, nor Murrindindi councillors, were said to have paid a visit to the local workplace. Ms McLeish denies this, and says she paid a visit to the Myles Rd mill and met with the owners.

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Local Briefs Speak Up Alex.

■ Murrindindi Shire Council will suspend standing orders at its monthly meeting tonight (Wed.) to recognise the community achievements of Speak Up Alexandra.

Firefoxes night ■ The Kinglake Pub will be the venue for the 6.30pm monthly get-together this friday (Oct. 26) for the FirefoxesAustralia gathering. Local businesswoman Jane Szepe, from Kinross Farm, will speak.

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Do you recognise Grant Hansen, Chair of the Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation? As well as his important duties with the Traditional Owners’ body, Grant is also host of the Marngrook Footy Show on NITV.

Sport washouts ■ Many local cricket and bowls fixtures throughout the region were washed out on Saturday (Oct. 20).

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Congratulations to Greg Nippard who received his 25year Country Fire Authority service medal. Greg is well known throughout the Murrindindi region. It was not the best of weather for the Eildon Big Fish challenge at the Pondage on Saturday (Oct. 20). Volunteers from the Eildon Primary School Parents’ Club braved the cold to sell hot dogs. It has been a busy week at The Local Paper Facebook page. One post, about the closure of the Dindi Mill, was shared 182 times. and had many hundreds of views. Murrindindi Shire CEO Craig Lloyd says the Council does have strict protocols regarding photographs with local political candidates. He made the comments after The Local Paper published a paragraph about Labor candidate Sally Brennan being in a number photos at funding announcements by State Government representatives. Ms Brennan was invited on each occasion by the Spring Street politicians. Nearby, Strathbogie Council has voted to move for the outlawing of logging in the Strathbogie State Forest. It says logging is threatening the future of the forest, with the extinction of 36 Federally and State listed threatened and iconic species. It says logging is providing little, if any, commercial benefit because milling operations are no longer based in the Strathbogie Shire The centenary of the end of World War II in 1918 will be celebrated at this Saturday’s Alexandra Picnic Races. The Creswick Light Horse Re-enactment Troop will display the equipment and skills used by WWI Light Horse Regiments, bac\cked by Alexandra Band music.

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An unflattering link to an Age report about Kinglake businessman Charles Exton was quickly removed after it was published on a district website last week. Ashley Geelan’s blog briefly included a link to a 2011 report from The Age referring to a Supreme Court action between Mr Exton and his sisters. In 2017, Geelan communicated to The Local Paper that he (Geelan) had been on the dole, and working “cash-in-hand” for Mr Exton. Readers’ contributions to the ‘Ticks & Crosses’ column are welcomed. Send your contribution to: editor@LocalPaper.com.au Contributions will be published at the sole discretion of the Editor.

● Closing day at the Dindi Mill on Friday (Oct. 19). From left: Bob Gale, Jesse McKinnell, Luke McKinnell, Robin McKinnell, Sue Mckinnell. Megan McKinnell, Jason McKinnell, Taylah McKinnell, Ann Gale and Roz McKinnell. The Local Paper took many ■ It was the final day for the The State Government has Dindi Sawmill on Friday (Oct. bought a major interest in the photos, including this pic of the 19). mill at Heyfield, and is encour- McKinnell family (four genThe knock-off siren aging other Victorian mill own- erations of milling) and Gale family (five generations). sounded at 11am, followed by ers to close. Interestingly, logging still a barbecue for staff and friends. The milling industry in Some 18 mill jobs were di- Murrindindi has supported continues elsewhere in rectly lost, and 12 more jobs hundreds of local families over Murrindindi, particularly in elsewhere impacted. more than a century. No politi- the Rubicon area. The loss of 30 pay packets The State Government as- cian, councillor or other media sisted with redundancy pay- outlet was to be seen at Friday’s is a big impact on the local economy. ments to the staff. closing.

Fresh from Caveat

■ Yea High School has received a $500 donation from the Friends of the Yea Library. The money will be used to support the school reading program and the purchase new books for classroom libraries.

Debutante ball ■ Tickets were sold out well in advance for last Saturday night’s debutante ball at the Yea Shire Hall.

CWA scholarships

■ The Yea branch of the Country Women’s Association has provided Yea High School with two scholarships. These scholarships are encouragement awards and are to provide educational support, in 2019, for the recipients.

Festival at K’lake ■ A Spiritual Connections and Wellness Festival will be held from 10am-3pm this Sunday (Oct. 28) at the Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House, 6 McMahons Rd, Kinglake. There will be psychic readers, reiki and energy healing, tarot and fortune cards, massage, crystals, Halloween fun, face painting and market stalls.

Orienteering at Dam

● Samantha Davey of Caveat Mushrooms was at Yarck Market this week.

Some do, some don’t, some will, some won’t ■ Community grants to some Murrindindi Shire organisations are likely to be approved at the Council meeting tonight (Wed.) at Alexandra. But other groups might not have the same success. Officers have recommended that a $1500 grant be approved for the Kinglake Ranges Men’s Shed. Similarly, approval is suggested for $4000 for the Yarck Public Hall Committee, comprising $3900 cash and $100 in an in-kind permit waiver. Councillors will hear a recommendation that $3000 be given to the Alexandra Swim Club, after it asked for $3837. A $5000 request by the Alexandra Bowls Club might not meet with the same approval. Council officers suggest

● Yarck Hall. Photo: Murrindindi Council A request from MMTI Prothat it be “not supported at this time, invitation to reapply in grams for $5000 in unlikely to future round pending further be supported at this time. Similarly an application information”, Eildon Action Inc. asked for from Yea Golf Club, also for a $3000 grant. Tonight’s $5000, will probably be deCoubncil agenda recommends clined. Shire staff are recom“Not supported at this time, fur- mending that it be not supther exploration of other fund- ported at this time, “invitation ing recommended. Invited to to reapply in future round pending further information”. reapply in future round”.

■ Dixons Creek Primary School teachers Mr. Devisser and Mr Fallon will take Year 5/ 6 students to an orienteering day tomorrow (Thu.) at the Maroondah Dam. Children will need all food, drink, sunglasses, sunscreen and hats in a small light backpack. They will need to have stout walking shoes.

Steels Ck passing ■ The Steels Creek community is mourning the passing of James Crynes. A farewell is being held at 1pm this Saturday (Oct. 27) at the family home.

Alex. Open Gardens ■ Venues for the Alexandra Open Gardens from 10am-4pm this Saturday-Sunday (Oct. 27-28) are: ■ Robyn Schrader and Carole Staley, 2611 Maroondah Hwy, Taggerty ■ Lynne and Doug Walter, ‘Yankalilla’, 121 Knafl Rd, Taggerty ■ Loretta and Ian Maggs, 43 Wylie St, Taggerty ■ Marian Rennie, 132 Breakaway Rd, Acheron ■ Anne and Peter Norris, 69 Myrtle St, Alexandra ■ Pam and Ross Thompson, ‘Yarrimbah’, 18 Perkins St, Alexandra ■ Louise and Bob Flowers, 17 Perkins St, Alexandra ■ Noel and John McIlwraith, 15 Perkins St, Alexandra ■ Ray and JeanetteAllingham, 36 Vickery St (Cnr Paynes Ave), Alexandra ■ Kerry Burge, ‘Belleleckie’, 33 Vickery St, Alexandra More info at: alexandraopengardens.com.au

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■ “The Green Gym”, Maggie Dare, 21 Raglan St. Yea ■ "Killingworth Hill", Team Leatham - Garry and Lesley, 36 Killingworth Rd, Yea.

● Robyn Ritchie ■ A leisurely pace in a caravan, rather than early starts every day of the week, sounds like a great reward for Robyn and Neil Ritchie, who have sold their NewsXpress Whittlesea business. The friendly business have given 12 years’ service, and expect to continue their local involvements. Robyn, as our file photo shows, was a prime mover in the Whittlesea Police support movement. The Local Paper thanks Robyn and Neil for their support and help over the years, and we wish them well for the next chapters in their lives.

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■ Only 4½-weeks to the State Election on November 24. ■ Only seven more Local Papers until Christmas (Dec. 25). ■ Elaine White deserves an award for the Yea reports that she delivers on UGFM radio. ■ Former local MLA, Patrick McNamara and wife Merryl, are growing walnuts. ■ Ex-Murrindindi Mayor Lyn Gunter is continuing her fight to eliminate confusion about place names at Flowerdale. She has enlisted Shire CEO Craig Lloyd to lobby Australia Post about deliveries.

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From Our Files - 30 Years Ago October 1988

4-car pile-up

■ Occupants of a lined of vehicles had a lucky escape from injury in a four car pileup on Goulburn Valley Hwy, Yea, in 1988. Sen. Const. Ken Moore asked emergency volunteers to direct traffic, about 2km west of the township. Fire brigade volunteers included Harry Docking, BrianWard, Ross Williamson, Col Egan, Rob Gill, Rodney Carbis and Dougal Drysdale. Ambulance officers Colin Purvis and Mark Bruere also attended the scene.

EFTPOS in Yea

■ Electronic funds transfer came to Yea, 30 years agom, with the town’s first machine introduced at the Chisholm and Shaw Shell outlet in High St. “The system ‘direct debits’the customer’s credit account, and avoids the hassle for merchants to have to batch their Bankcard and other company accounts. “EFT has not yet arrived in Glenburn. Shell roadhouse man Jim Pana has to negotiate more than half-a-dozen imprint machines for credit card transactions,” we reported 30 years ago.

Locals return

■ Former Yea local Reg Prideaux (brother of Marj Andrews) and his wife (nee Purss of Marshbank St, Yea) returned to the town. Reg worked as a baker at 38 High St, and he recalled the family’s copnnection as far back as the early 1930s.

Open Gardens ■ The Rotary Club of Yea will be helping with the Yea Open Gardens weekend on Saturday-Sunday, November 10-11 (not to be confused with the Alexandra event this weekend). The Yea event will feature 10 gardens (six rural and four township): ■ “McKay Garden”, Paul and Janine McKay, 803 King Parrot Creek Rd, Strath Creek. ■ "Strathglen Station", Glenys and Jim Osborne, 968 King Parrot Creek Rd, Strath Creek ■ “Waiora”, Stewart and Sandra Hart, 235 Falls Rd, Strath Creek ■ “Callandoon”, Robin Campbell, 62 Upper King Parrot Creek Rd, Strath Creek. ■ "Wingspread", David RalphandRosemary Simon, 2548 Broadford/Flowerdale Rd, Strath Creek. ■ “The Three Sisters”, Terry and Janet Hubbard, 2752 Flowerdale-Broadford Rd, Strath Creek. ■ “Casa Gris”, Judi Newman and Steve Rumney, 13 Miller St, Yea. ■ “Thistledoo Nicely”, Eveline Dufrane, 11 Saleyards Street, Yea.

Editor’s Diary

Biggest newspaper

■ The district’s biggest-ever newspaper 48 pages - was published. The 1988 team comprised Gary Fitzgerald (accounts), Darrell Skinner and Gina Callander (advertising), Fleur Long, Brian Linnell, John McDonald, Margaret Beecroft, Paul Fraser (distribution), John Black and Ken Farrell (printing at Wangaratta Newspapers). Distributors included John and Jeannie Handsaker (Yea), Merv Shaw (Yarck), Merv and Heather Connor (Molesworth), Alan and Wendy Williams (Alexandra), the Keating family (Seymour), Bill Cresswell, and Jim Panagiotakis (Glenburn). ● There was an impressive display of photos and clippings at St John's Anglican Church, Alexandra, to celebrate the 150th anniversary. Long Shots caught up with Joy Welch, helping to curate the exhibition.

Crackers in K’lake

■ Peter ‘Crackers’ Keenan was the feature speaker at a Celebrity Sp;orts Night at the Kinglake Community Centre. The night also included MC Don Jones and jockey Peter Bakos.

Discount boards

■ Price boards - with discounts - appeared for the first time in Yea in 1988. Boards boasting of super grade petrol at 55.9 cents per litre appeared at Graydon Munro’s Mobil service station (formerly Skiller’s, Bowe’s, Cassell’s), next to Carter’s Milk Bar

ESP for sale

■ Alan and Stella Reid advertised their business for sale at $300,000 plus stock. They had purchased the E.S. Purcell business premises for $120,000, two years earlier, it was reported.

Railway closure

● Conducting a market stall at the St John’s anniversary were (from left) Rose Welch, Dennis Brooks and Margaret Mann.

■ The closure of the Tallarook-YeaMansfield railway will be marked, 40 years on, on November 8. In our newspaper, 30 years ago in 1988, railwayman Len Adams contributed a feature article.

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Countdown to Yea Show

■ Preparations are well underway for the 2018 Yea Show, to be held on Saturday, November 24, with a carnival to be held on Friday night, November 23. The 103rd Show will include attractions including a Schools section sponsored by the CWA, decorated bikes, a pet show, photography, ambassador citizen awards, yard dog trials, the fleece display and judging of horse and beef cattle events. Yea groups will perform skipping, line dancing, other dancing, and there will be a fancy dress competition on the horse arena. The Yea Agricultural, Pastoral and Horticultural Association executive comprises Matthew Noonan, President; Greg Garlick, Senior VicePresident; Duncan Newcomen, Junior Vice-President; Gary Fitzgerald, Treasurer; and Rodney Ridd, Secretary. The Committee includes Christine Young, Janet Hubbard, Viv Cavanagh, Peter Tull, Elaine White, Pauline Roberts, Sara Sundblom, Judy Hard, Myrna Patterson, Kaye Baynes, David Ralph, Kerry Tull, Kimm Noonan, Peter Roberts and Jacque Garlick. Life members are lola Anderson, S. Burch, Wendy Hiscock, Margaret Mahon, zKath McCracken, Kimm Noonan, Dianne Quick, J. Smith, Elaine White, Judy Hard, Pauline Roberts, Myrna Patterson, Ross Armstrong, John Bett, Greg Garlick, David Anderson, Duncan Newcomen, Peter Tull and Matthew Noonan. Entries are no longer received at the Yea Library. They should be posted to PO Box 201, Yea. Closing dates for entries are: ■ Friday, November 9: Art

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Seniors’ Week

● Equestrian events will be a highlight of the Yea Show on Friday-Saturday, November 23-24 Photo: Yea AP&H (Show Society) craft and needlework, photog- Heider should be contacted reraphy, home brew, eggs, cook- garding Horse entries. ery and preserves, CWA esDavid McKenzie and Ewan says, fleeces and rural ambas- Tait will supervise the Fleeces sador; section. ■ Wednesday, November 14: The Horticulture section, dairy goats; sponsored by the Yea Garden ■ Friday, November 9: yard Club, is under the supervision dog trial, poultry, horticulture; of Myrna Patterson. Stewards ■ Monday, November 19: are J. Heath, V. Butler, N. Yorstobn, J. Hard and D. cattle. Entries will be taken on Ralph. Show Day for the Junior AmSara Sundblom is Steward bassador and Junior Citizen, for Home Brew; Eggs (assisted Decorated Bikes, Pet Show, by Barb Guttridge); and CookDog High Jump and Horses, the ery and Preserves. Gaye Schedule says. Garlick and Noelene Ryan are Stud Cattle Head Steward stewards for the Cookery and Duncan Newcomen will be Preserves. assisrted by Stewards G. Christine young and Jacque Barker, K. Tull and C. Coad. Garlick are Head Stewards for Head Stewards for the Hoof the Art, Craft and Needlework. and Hook Competition will be Stewards are Elaine PeterTulland Gary Fitzgerald, Padgett, June Beecham, Brian with stewards provided by the Beecham, Glenice Hughes, Rotary Club of Yea. Robert Hayes and Pauline Emily Noonan is Head Roberts. Steward for Dairy Goats, asStewards for the Photograsisted by Kimm Noonan, and phy section are Pauline RobPaul Bayard to be judge. erts, Ann Anstey and yea CamPoultry entries will be under era Club. Kaye Baynes is Steward for Head Steward Greg Garlick, with Stewards Jaryed Garlick, the CWA schools section. An Kaiden Garlick, Michael out-of-town judge will be Holmes, John Hunt and appionted. Viv Gregory will Graeme Jones. supervise Decorated Bikes and Carol Ross and Christine the Pet Show.

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Murrindindi Matters

● Mark Wheatland was pictured, setting up the Alexandra Massonic Centre on Saturday for 100 guests, ahead of the installation of his son Mark as Master of the Albert Edward Lodge.

● Kanumbra woman Trudy Webb, a Committee Member of the Yarck Mechanics Institute and Hall, was pictured at the Yarck Country Market at the Hall on Saturday.

■ Murrindindi Shire Council would like to invite seniors to attend a lunch on one of the following dates, as part of Seniors Week 2018 ■ Alexandra - Friday, November 9 from 11.45am. The Shamrock Hotel ■ Eildon - Wednesday, October 31 from 11.45am. Rubicon Hotel ■ Kinglake – Friday, November, 2, doors open from 10.45am, Show starts at 11am and includes a Mountain Melodies session. Kinglake Hotel ■ Yea – Friday, November 9 from 11.45am. The Grand Central Hotel. Lunch is a two-course meal at a cost of $10 to be paid in cash on the day. Choice of ‘fish and chips’ or ‘roast of the day’ and a choice of sweets (chef’s special). Drinks at bar prices. Complimentary tea and coffee Places are limited and bookings are essential. Please call Council’s Community Services Department on 5772 0333 as soon as possible to register your interest in attending.

Temporary road closure Lyons St, Yea Lyons St, between George St and Pelissier St, in Yea will be closed to traffic on November 3 from 8am until 5pm for the purpose of conducting the Mad Billy Kart Derby. Roads will be marked with appropriate signage and detours marked accordingly. Residents within the event area will be permitted to enter/egress their properties with event organiser supervision. Enquires in relation to these road closures can be directed to Council’s Community Safety Unit on 5772 0333.

Community Safety Officer FTE - Band 5 ($63,500 pa) Murrindindi Shire Council is looking to expand its Community Safety Unit, which is based in Alexandra. The Community Safety Unit is responsible for fire prevention, animal management, residential inspections, permit issuing and ensuring compliance with Council’s ‘Community Local Law’. As a Community Safety Officer, your job will involve investigating complaints, undertaking inspections, impounding animals, issuing infringements, preparing reports for briefs of evidence, and presenting evidence in court. Some overtime, after-hours and weekend work will be required on a roster basis. Applicants with experience and knowledge of the statutory responsibilities and relevant legislation would be highly regarded. A Certificate IV level qualification in Statutory Compliance, Animal Control or similar would be advantageous, however customer service and conflict resolution experience is just as valuable. We understand that these skills can be gained in many ways. If you have experience managing sensitive situations and are good with people, we want to hear from you. Successful applicants will be required to attain a Working with Children Check and undertake a national police check. For more information, please visit www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/jobs or call Chris Price on 5772 0333. Applications should address the key selection criteria, and be addressed to the Coordinator Community Safety, Chris Price. You can submit your application and accompanying attachments: • online at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/jobs (you will receive an email notification confirming your submission) by email to msc@murrindindi.vic.gov.au Applications close: Friday, November 16 at 5pm.

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What The Papers Say Not happy Dan

■ The Premier and his transport minister will be left with no doubt the local community is not happy with the current transport services – in town bus services and V/Line. The Seymour Train Action Group was active at the Wallan market at the weekend collecting signatures on a petition to government demanding action on the service that is presently at an all-time low. By the time the market had closes, volunteers had collected over 600 signatures from concerned residents and commuters. - North Central Review

No stopping her

■ When it comes to Seymour’s Marnie Sloane, it’s easier to focus on what she doesn’t do. She may be 84, but there’s no stopping this community mover and shaker. From U3A and Meals on Wheels to Cancer Council, the historical society and her local church — you name it, she’s probably volunteering in it. And now, Mrs Sloane has been rewarded for her years of faithful service, receiving a Council on the Ageing Senior Achiever Award. - Seymour Telegraph

Photos wanted

■ Mountain vistas, forest trails, vineyards and farms with emus, llamas, cows and sheep, are just some of the breathtaking sights along the Lilydale to Warburton Trail. Yarra Ranges Council is offering prizes for the best photos from along the 40 kilometre trail shared on Instagram or Facebook. - Mountain Views Mail

Whittlesea rail link

■ The Victorian Socialists say they will put pressure on other parties for a rail extension to Whittlesea. - Whittlesea Leader

Public hits back

■ The Eltham War Memorial will remain a prominent precinct despite Nillumbik Council’s controversial plan to develop the old shire office site. A hotel, tourist information centre, art gallery, council and commercial office space were earmarked for the land, where the old Eltham Shire offices sat at 895 and 903-907 Main Rd, earlier this year. The community hit back at the idea fearing the Eltham preschool, senior citizens’ hall, maternal and child health centre, war memorial and three 100-year-old shillinglaw trees could vanish. - Diamond Valley Leader

Spirit burns bright

■ Warrandyte’s locals have once again demonstrated this community’s generous spirit and dedication to giving back, as tickets for the 2018 Mayoral Fireball have sold out, ahead of the celebration later this month. Manningham Council Mayor CrAndrew Conlon has been overwhelmed by the community support for this year’s event, which will honour the selfless work of the CFA’s volunteers. - Warrandyte Diary

Highlands-Caveat

■ The Highlands Caveat Rural Fire Brigade Pre-season Meeting was held on Sunday (Oct. 21) at the Highlands Fire Shed followed by a BBQ lunch. Prior to the meeting there was compulsory training, including burn over drill and tree hazard awareness. - Granite News

Buxton open day

■ Buxton Fire Brigade will open its doors to the community from 10am on November 4 as part of the 2018 CFA Open Day program. Attending a CFA Open Day is a great opportunity for Victorian families to have some fun with CFA members. - Marysville Triangle Newsletter

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Court Lists Seymour Magistrates’ Court - Criminal Case Listings Thursday, October 25 Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division. Victoria Police - Batten, S (38514) v Ramsay, Samantha. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Batten, S (38514) v Fisher, Jordan. UniBroadford Victoria Police - Batten, S (38514) v Fisher, Jordan. UniBroadford Victoria Police - Roylance, N (36663) v Edmonds, Hayley Katherine. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Peile, A (37909) v Inzitari, Michael Pasqual. State Highway Patrol South East Victoria Police - Kamali, V (42448) v Biamis, Helen. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Burke, M (40361) v Bell, Brodie. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Rossetti, T (42521) v Young,Aaron. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Bennett, N (36915) v Law, Jimmy. CiuMitchell DEDJTR - Krumins, L v Tieman, Peter Anthony. Dept Eco Dev, Jobs, Trans & Resources Victoria Police - Batten, S (38514) v Abbatangelo, Jye. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Webster, B (41109) v Lovett, Jake. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Rossetti, T (42521) v Hopkins-Talty, Matthew Ross. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Burke, M (40361) v Nicholson, Terrence. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Stephens, S (40205) v Manning, Scott Adrian. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Sanderson, L (41694) v Moore, Vivian. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Stephens, S (40205) v Jones, Jonathan. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Tait, W (37033) v Taylor, Christopher John. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Turner, J (34532) v Mcnally, Travis. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Kolbe, L (38867) v Gueli, Marites. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Holcombe, S (39769) v Henson, Scott. UniBroadford Victoria Police - Mills, K (33260) v Foster, Grantley. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Fidler, T (41595) v Smith, Troy. CiuMitchell Victoria Police Arrowsmith, D (39890) v Jessup, Francis. Uni-Euroa Victoria Police - Courtney, A (40389) v Kidman, Simon Matthew. Ciu-Manningham Victoria Police - Mills, A (38503) v Pateman, Brian Lindsay. Heavy Vehicle Unit Victoria Police - Burke, M (40361) v Bester, Clarence Edgar. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Eaton, S (30260) v Fitzgibbon, Edward Raymond. Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Pearce, M (40490) v Chamberlain, Paul. Uni-Heidelberg Victoria Police - HallPoulios, D (40888) v Greenaway, Brendan. UniWallan Victoria Police - Konings, D (26750) v Greenaway,

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Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Stiles, Jack. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Strathbogie Shire Council Ross, K v Live Property Holdings P/L. Strathbogie Shire Council Strathbogie Shire Council Ross, K v Live Property Holdings P/L. Strathbogie Shire Council Victoria Police - Sharma, S (37790) v Brown, Jason. UniWallan Victoria Police - Walton, A (40916) v Selvaggio, Paul. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Barras, W (33870) v Birney, Judy Anne. State Hwy Patrol-North Victoria Police - Bending, S (39833) v Taylor, Adam. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Fabbo, D (42701) v Jones, Jonathan. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Garbutt, E (35708) v Scott, Jay. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Walton, A (40916) v Love, Robert James. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Bortolotto, C (40740) v Smith, Troy. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Chamberlain, Paul. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Davidge, K (37856) v Nuon, Sokar. CiuCasey Victoria Police - Bortolotto, C (40740) v Thomson, Wesley. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Broadway, B (42074) v Llewellyn, Shane. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Lampkin, B (33527)v Licciardi, Santos. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Boxall, T (39656) v Love, Robert. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Thomas, S (40419) v Kelly, Isabella Grace. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Bennett, N (36915) v Smith, Troy. CiuMitchell Victoria Police - Turner, J (34532) v Myrteza, Enea. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Webster, B (41109) v Harrison, Crystal Lillian. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Reynolds, J (31151)v Kelly, Matthew. Uni-Alexandra Community Corrections Centre - Bright, A v Meers, Jodie. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Sanderson, L (41694) v Gutterson, Brendon.Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Warren, M (41378) v Smith, Troy Victoria Police - Edwards, P (42776) v Sutherland, Jake Michael. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Porter, I (33403) v Smith, Troy Alan. Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - Page, T (42834) v Love, Robert. UniMill Park Victoria Police - Williams, G (37972) v Shepherd, Kelvin. Uni-Craigieburn

Victoria Police - Alexander, J (38787)v Morritt, Chantelle. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Lock, M (42446) v Robl, Khoner. UniSeymour Traffic Camera Office Traffic Camera Office v Mc Cardel, Samuel L. Melbourne Victoria Police - Schubert, M (40066) v Cooper, Matthew. Uni-Bendigo Victoria Police - Fidler, T (41595) v Wallace, Dennis. Ciu-Mitchell Community Corrections Centre - Cottingham, C v Cooper, Matthew. Community Corrections Centre Community Corrections Centre - Ridgway, D v Wallace, Denis. Seymour Community Correction Centre Friday, October 26 Victoria Police - Nankervis, A (32254) v Mclaren, John Charles. Uni-Robinvale Mansfield Magistrates’ Court - Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, November 7 Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division. Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (Former) (33000) v Cadman, Graeme Allan. Chief Commissioner's Office Victoria Police - Cameron, R (30078) v Fleming, Anthony. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Scannell, M (35182) v Singh, Harshdeep. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Stevens, M (34763) v Mogla, Chandan. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Woodstock, S (39399) v Singh, Anoop. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Woodstock, S (39399) v Eltana, Noreldin. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Woodstock, S (39399) v Winczura, Tomasz. Highway PatrolMansfield Victoria Police - Scannell, M (35182) v Hardy, Casey. UniMansfield Victoria Police - Gipp, I (31043) v Elias, Stacey Lee. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Woodstock, S (39399) v Camm, Patricia. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Woodstock, S (39399) v Zvara, Albert. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Woodstock, S (39399) v Shafahi, Mohammad. Highway PatrolMansfield Victoria Police - Woodstock, S (39399) v Arnold, Clayton Luke. Highway PatrolMansfield Victoria Police - Meade, A (23430) v Sainty, Lance. UniBenalla Victoria Police - Woodstock, S (39399) v Trinh, Aaron. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Smith, B (29408) v Pedlar, Zachary Steven. Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police - Mclachlan, M (29272) v Carvalho, Gilbert. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Blackall, J (39856) v Smith, Catherine. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Stevens, M (34763) v Hardy, Casey. UniMansfield Goulburn-Murray Water Cameron, J v Ritter, David William. Goulburn-Murray Water Turn To Page 39

From Our 1938 Files

Kinglake slip

■ When she slipped and fell at her home last week, Mrs. R. Oldfield, of Kinglake, had the misfortune to break her elbow, the bones being very badly splintered. To add to her troubles, she has now developed tonsllitis, but her friends will be pleased to learn that she is making a good recovery.

Cup Eve

■ The following entertainments are to be held on Cup Eve (Monday) details of which are in our amusement col umns: Panton Hill Returned Soldiers' Ball - Trophies, novelties, Belle of the Ball, etc; Panton Hill Hall. Eltham Football Club Ball; Eltham HallPresentation of trophies. Plenty School Committee's Ball Plenty Hall. E pping State School Annual dance; Epping Hall.

At Whittlesea

■ Mr J. C. Gibbs, postniaster at Whittlesea, has resumed duty after his recent operation. Charles Smith, the 14-year-old-son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Smith, of Yan Yean who won a number of events at the Northcote High School sports:recently, had another success at the Inter-High School Sports at Frankston last Friday when he won the high jump. (under 15), clearing 5ft 2in.

Alex. Hospital

■ The matron, Miss Gillesple, is at present away on her annual leave. Miss Macdermid is acting.matron in her absence. Mr. McVilly, Inspector of Chari ties, will visit Alexandra on Thurs day next, and confer with members of the committee regarding suggested alterations to the building and other matters.

Treed by a bull

■ Last week-end a party of three left the district to go bird and rabbit trapping. They were Mr. F. Royal, Greensborough, Mr. P. Negri, Briar Hill and Mr. J. Baker, St. Helena. They entered a paddock, and had set their nets, when to their surprise, they were confronted by a large bull, which charged, and tore up the ground with such fury that the men had to take shelter in a tree. Here they had to stay for nearly an hour before the bull moved away sufficiently far to enable them to descend and seek safety outside the fence.

Humevale pars

■ Owing to the drought, some farmers in Humevale have been compelled to cart water. Sheep shearing is in progress, and every year more sheep seem to be shorn in the district. Mrs. J. Downie, who has been on a health trip to Western Australia, is expected to return to-day. Her many friends hope that she will be benefited by the change. Owing to the coal strike, local wood suppliers have been kept very busy. There is a constant stream of trucks on the road taking wood to Melbourne.

Alex. Old Time Ball

■ Tonlght the old time ball will be held in the Shire hall, and a very big attendance is anticipated. The programme will commence with a March Waltz, and will be interspersed with waltzing, barn dance and varsovienna competitions. There is every indication that the competitions will draw big entries. The cups that have been donated are well worth winning. Entrance is free to all contests. Nondancers are requested not to encroach on the dancing space (especially at the front end of Shire hall). If this problem is overcome it will be appreciated. A strong ladies' committee has been form ed, and they will provide a splendid supper. The Blue Syvmpthonic Dance Orchestra (Melb), will provide thIe music.

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Regional Round-Up Yarra Valley Opera

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Local Briefs Mayor recognised

■ Nillumbik Shire Council Mayor Peter Clarke has been recognised for his contribution to local government at the Municipal Association of Victoria annual conference. Cr Clarke received the Councillor Service Award for 15 years’ service and the Mayor Emeritus Award for serving as three years as a Mayor. Cr Clarke is the longest serving local government councillor in Nillumbik’s history and its only Mayor to have served three terms. ● Tanya Kemp and Max Gillies A Tale of Two Divas The Yarra Valley Opera Festival presented A Tale of Two Divas, a story of impresario Mr Bloom finding himself having to struggle the egos of not one but two leading sopranos and a secretary with a burning ambition. The sopranos were Dame Nellie Melba and Gertrude Johnson. Both well -known sopranos of their day with Gertrude Johnson supported by Dame Nellie Melba. Performed in the Healesville Memorial Hall, the stage was simply set with a desk and chairs. Max Gillies was Mr Bloom, the impression who had the difficult job of keeping peace between the two divas. Max Gillies caught the role with aplomb giving a stirling performance as the impresario trying to pacify the egos of such well known sopranos. Max also has a pleasant singing voice which added to the enjoyment of the production. A baritone, Mr Cash ,who kept the divas under control was played and sung by Nigel Huckle. A good portrayal of a difficult job and added by a wonderful tenor. Dame Nellie Melba was given a great portrayal by Hannah Dahlenburg who captured the spirit and feeling of a world famous diva and had a good rapport with Georgia Wilkinson who played Gertrude Johnson. Wilkinson gave a superb performance in the role and not only a wonderful soprano but also a fine actor A good afternoon of opera to add to the Yarra Valley Opera Festival. - Peter Kemp

Online forum ■ Euroa residents will have the opportunity to put questions and ideas to Euroa MLA Steph Ryan from 5.30pm-7pm today (Wed.) during an online, electorate-wide forum. Ms Ryan, who holds regular listening posts in communities throughout the electorate, said the forum was a way for residents who were unable to meet during business hours to have their say. “It’s always difficult for people who are working or busy with young children to get to a drop in session in person, so this is a way to make sure everyone has an opportunity to share their ideas and views,” Ms Ryan said. People can take part by following the link on Ms Ryan’s website: www.stephryan.com.au

New suburb ■ Kinley is the name of a new $2 billion residential and mixed-use development n a 163ha property which incorporated the historic Lilydale Quarry. The quarry was first opened in 1878 by David Mitchell, father of Dame Nellie Melba, and was until 2015 the oldest lime quarry in the country. Kinley is slated to become a place with community facilities, public open spaces, and with connections to the Box Hill Institute, Lillydale Lake and the Warburton Trail. When complete, Kinley will house some 8000 residents in approximately 3200 dwellings.This new project will transform Kinley promises to provide around 5000 on-site and related supplier jobs during construction and an estimated 1000 ongoing jobs when complete, Kinley has been identified as a project of state significance by the Victorian Planning Authority. The project was launched on Saturday (Oct. 20).

Headspace funds

● Norma Tobias presents Jenni Vennell with the Isobel Bett Trophy at Yea Golf Club. Karen Sangster’s report in our Sports Section this week.

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YAPPERS opens season ■ YAPPERS presented the first week of performances of Three Storeys at the Yea Council Chambers last weekend. On The Top Storey: The synopsis: Climb the beanstalk with Jaxson and Patricia as they mend their relationship of Father and Daughter over a mobile phone obsession taken to the heights of a very tall beanstalk. You may feel you have been there before ... a long time ago. The Platform Youth Theatre have created this performance under the guiding hand of Heidi Stewart and the support of Murrindindi Council. And then: Visit the Twinkling Waters Retirement Village and observe the hilarious merging of the young with the old:. A high school student visits the Village to meet with an Aussie Royalist, a Greek traditionalist and a tea totting grandma in God's waiting room all under the guiding hand of their Irish staff member. Finally, on the ground floor of the Three Storeys: A murder mystery set somewhere, investigated by Detective Who, foppish party-thrower, Mr You; sister of the deceased - Mrs Where; mortifying butler, Mr Me and finally Miss Hymn. In this confusing slapstick act can you work out just what went on over Mr Someone's dead body? Tickets are available through the YAPPERS website: www.yappers.com.au or https://www.trybooking.com/ book/event?eid=425322& Performances: 7.30pm Friday , October 26 and 2pm and 7.30pm Saturday, October 27, at the Council Chambers, Yea Community House. - Alison Huth

■ Young people in Murrindindi Shire will be able to access mental health support easier and closer to home under an elected Liberal Government. Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish has announced a Liberal Government will provide $1.14 million in grants over four years for Headspace to provide outreach services to communities in regional Victoria. "Headspace is a critical support network for Victorians aged 12 to 25 to come and talk about what they're going through and these grants will mean we can provide more opportunities to do this out in the community. This will be game changer for youth mental health in Murrindindi," Ms McLeish said. Ms McLeish said a lack of public transport makes it hard for young people in Murrindindi Shire to get to the nearest Headspace centres in Shepparton, Greensborough and Knox. "It's even more difficult for those who don't drive or have a family member who can take them," Ms McLeish said. Programs to be funded could include social events for young people or regular outreach services in communities. "These grants will make sure young Victorians have access to headspace's important mental health services - regardless of where they live." One in four young people have experienced a mental health issue in the past 12 months - a higher prevalence than all other age groups. Outreach services have been successfully established in other states, including in New South Wales and Queensland. "I'm proud to be part of a Liberal Nationals Government that will put the health of our young people first, boosting support by funding much-needed headspace outreach services across the state," Ms McLeish said.

Open Studios

■ Six newcomers will join other well-known local artists in opening their studios and exhibiting their work publicly in the upcoming Nillumbik Artists Open Studio program. An annual exhibition launching today at the Eltham Library Community Gallery is the precursor to Open Studios which runs over the weekends of November 17-18 and 24-25. Newcomers include Deborah Halpern with her eye-catching ceramic sculptures and Harry Zed Hughes with his wild and wonderful allegorical paintings. ● The Cast and crew support team of Jaxson and the Giant. Top left, from left. Backstage crew: Matilda Underhill, Poppy Stewart, Freya Foster, Max McAlpin, Bethany Fulford. (Middle Row) Cast: Annie Dignam Jaxson, Shaniah Klinge - Patricia, Perry Moon - Narrator, Ethan Fisher - the Gangster Troll and Noah Burton as the Baked Bean Dog, alias BBD. Not pictured: Giant - Michaela Evangelista and Grandma - Kiera-Lee Evangelista

Summer forum

■ Nillumbik Council will host the Safe, Healthy Summers forum on Saturday (Oct. 27) at Eltham Community and Reception Centre (8.30am-12.30pm). Guest speakers include Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp; Deputy Director of Emergency Management Policy and Strategy for DHHS VictoriaAlison McMillan; Channel 7 meteorologist Jane Bunn; and consulting fire engineer John Nicholson. The forum is a joint venture between Nillumbik, Boroondara, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Councils.

Flower Show

● The Giant and Grandma invite Patricia with an openended invitation to tea. Photos: Alison Huth

■ The Steels Creek Garden Club Flower Show and Plant Sale will be held from 9am2pm at the Steels Creek Community Centre, 699 Steels Creek Rd, Steels Creek. Contact Jill Hess, 0430 108 672.

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Title handover at Camp Jungai ■ Decades in the making, the title for Camp Jungai was handed back to traditional owners by the Victorian State Government on Saturday (Oct. 20). Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins handed over the deed to Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation Chair Grant Hansen. Amongst the elders were invited guests including Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish and Murrindindi Mayor Cr Charlie Bisset. Also in attendance with lawyers who had assembled the documentation needed for the handover. Members of the Corporation voted on the Recognition and Settlement. Under the agreement, the Government acknowledges Taungurung’s history and looking towards future aspirations. Over the coming year, Murrindindi Shire will engage in activities including the employment of an Indigenous Liaison Officers, education of the broader community, and adoption of Taungurung names.

● Part of the ceremonial dancing at Camp Jungai on Saturday

● Uncle Mick Harding at the Camp Jungai land handover on Saturday.

● Grant Hansen, Michelle Munk and Natalie Hutchins

● The Taungurung Dancers Group perform at the smoking ceremony.

● Part of the Taungurung Clans gathering at Rubicon on Saturday.

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

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To the Bright Lights

■ The world's most epic modern myth comes alive on Broadway through an innovative mix of animatronics, puppetry, music and stagecraft. King kong follows the ambitious young actress Ann Darrow and maverick filmmaker Carl Denham as they voyage from the bustling streets of 1930s New York to an uncharted island to capture the world's greatest wonder. At the centre of this 21st-century theatrical reimagining: a 20foot high, 2000-pound gorilla and the woman who risks everything to help him. Directed and choreographed by Olivier winner Drew McOnie, King Kong features an electrifying new score by Marius de Vries (La La Land) and Eddie Perfect (Beetlejuice The Musical), and a book by Jack Thorne, the Tony and Olivier Award-winning writer of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Don't miss this exhilarating, emotional encounter with a legend that's always been too big to contain. Behind this amazing show is Melbourne live theatre producer, Gerry Ryan, who with his Company Global Creatures has pulled off an amazing feat of getting this Melbourne production on Broadway in New York. King Kong is the first Broadway venture for Global Creatures ,an Australian based production company chaired by Jayco Caravans owner, Gerry Ryan.

Out and About ● Pictured at the original launch of King Kong in Melbourne, producer Gerry Ryan with my two best friends, Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum and Ramada Managing Director, Alan Johnson.

West Hollywood's Infamous Past

■ The dramedy, from Lionsgate Television, was widely expected to conclude with its forthcoming season, which will return in 2019. Orange Is the New Black is officially saying goodbye to Litchfield. The forthcoming seventh season of the Jenji Kohan-created prison dramedy will be its last, Netflix announced. The final episodes will debut in 2019

The Town of Sherman

Emergence of Sunset Strip ■ Due to its unincorporated status, West Hollywood both existed outside the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Police Department and lacked a police department of its own. Loosely overseen by the Los Angeles County Sherriff's Department, the region became a hotbed of liquor and nightlife. The dirt road at the northern border of West Hollywood, which served as the main commuter route between Beverly Hills and Hollywood, became known as Sunset Boulevard and nightclubs, hotels and restaurants sprung up along The Sunset Strip. Gambling, which was legal in Los Angeles County but not in the City of Los Angeles, brought money and the attention of mobsters like Bugsy Segal and Micky Cohen, regulars at Strip nightclubs like Ciro's (now The Comedy Store) and the Melody Room (now Viper Room). In the Golden Age of Hollywood, West Hollywood was the swankiest, most glamorous nightlife destination in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. West Hollywood added to its growing legend throughout the following decades. In the 60s and 70s, it became a major gather-

■ West Hollywood Halloween Carnival, one the largest and most unique Halloween gatherings, takes place Wednesday, October 31. The Carnival is an annual public event that takes place on Santa Monica Boulevard between North Doheny Drive and La Cienega Boulevard from 6pm to 10.30pm. The admission is free and no tickets are required, but there are some guidelines you may want to be aware of. With big crowds and risqué costumes, West Hollywood's biggest party of the year is a bit rowdy for innocent eyes.

Orange Is The New Black

■ Founded in 1984 as the 84th city in Los Angeles County, West Hollywood is a young, vibrant community with a colourful and entertaining past. Its history stretches back more than 300 years.

■ In 1886, a real estate developer and entrepreneur named Moses Hazeltine Sherman bought a portion of Rancho La Brea from Hancock in order to construct segments of two electric railways, the Pacific and the Pasadena lines, which connected Los Angeles to the small, beachfront town of Santa Monica. At the intersection of the two railways, he established the headquarters of his Los Angeles Pacific Railway Co., the railway's power generators and a small residential area for railway workers, a settlement he named ‘Sherman’. With the emergence of the motion picture industry in the early 20th century, the town of Sherman became an attractive residential area for film stars working in nearby Hollywood, and soon the movie business entered the city itself. After founding the United Artists production company, Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, and Douglas Fairbanks established the Pickford-Fairbanks Studios near Santa Monica Boulevard, which still exists today as The Lot. In 1925, the inhabitants of Sherman voted to change the name to West Hollywood in order to emphasise its relationship to its glamorous neighbor. However, the West Hollywood still technically remained not a city but an unincorporated region of Los Angeles County.

Halloween Carnival

Still creepy in death

GavinWood

From my Suite at the Ramada Plaza Complex on Santa Monica Blvd ing place for the counterculture, with hippies, musicians and artists flooding the streets. Acts like Led Zeppelin, The Doors and Elton John won over crowds in emerging music venues such as The Troubadour, The Whisky a Go Go, and The Roxy. The Strip continued to be a cultural centre for punk rock and new wave during the late 1970s, and evolved into the epicentre of the colorful glam metal and heavy metal scenes during the 1980s. Groups including Van Halen, Motley Crue and Guns N Roses redefined the standard for excess, with West Hollywood serving as their playground.

Becoming a City ■ Meanwhile, dispossessed and underserved minorities, most notably gay, lesbian and gender queer-identifying people, flocked to West Hollywood to escape the persecution they faced at the hands of the LAPD and other city departments. At the same time, an influx of Russian Jewish émigrés fled the USSR and began to settle in the area. By the early 80s, rent prices in West Hollywood had begun to skyrocket, and the region's minority and elderly populations faced the prospect of being priced out of the neighborhood that they had helped create. In 1984, a coalition of gay men, Russian Jews and the elderly, spurred by the imminent expiration of L.A. County's rent control protections, successfully held a vote to officially incorporate the area as the City of West Hollywood, electing a city council with an openly gay majority and immediately passing a series of rent control measures to protect its longtime citizens. West Hollywood soon developed a reputation as a self-gov-

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■ This is creepy, even for Charles Manson. The hospital gown the notorious murderer was wearing when he died, along with the coroner's toe tag and all of his bone fragments are headed to Zak Bagans' Haunted Museum, a score he's calling the motherload of all motherloads. The Ghost Adventures star says Manson's grandson, Jason Freeman, gave Zak all of the items this week. They'll be front-and-centre at his Vegas Haunted Museum, which already features Manson's teeth and two paintings, one that has his urine and another his ashes.

Hologram to tour ■ An Amy Winehouse hologram will tour the world next year as part of a new partnership between the singer's estate and Base Hologram. An exact start date for the trek has yet to be announced, though it's expected to kick off late 2019. Per a statement, the show will feature "digitally remastered arrangements of Winehouse's classics" while the hologram "will be backed by a live band, singers and theatrical stagecraft." "This is a dream for us," said Winehouse's father, Mitch. "To see her perform again is something special that really can't be put into words. Our daughter's music touched the lives of millions of people and it means everything that her legacy will continue in this innovative and groundbreaking way."

Speak with Jennifer

■ If you are considering a move to Los Angeles or just coming over for a holiday then I have got a special deal for you. We would love to see you at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood. I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper. Please mention 'Melbourne Observer' when you book and you will receive the 'Special Rate of the Day'. Please contact: Jennifer at info@ramadaweho.com Happy Holidays, Gavin Wood

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End of timber milling in Murrindindi Shire

● Sue and Robin McKinnell, owners of Dindi Mill, which closed on Friday.

● Lyn Johnson and Lucy Cunningham

● Brian Simmons, Dave Carter and Bill Clavarino at Dindi Mill’s final day.

● Peter Bennett and Terry Goss

● Lee Norliza and Sherin Applandaidy

● Bob Gale and Nev Johnson

● Ivan Amtolos, Kim Wilson and Deek Lawrence

● Julie Gillin and Bob Lovett

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs FILM: A STAR IS BORN: Genre: Drama/Musical/Romance. Cast: Judy Garland, James Mason, Jack Carson, Tommy Noonan. Year: 1954. Rating: G. Length: 176 Minutes. Stars: ***** Verdict: A movie star whose career is on the wane, meets a showgirl when he drunkenly stumbles into her act one night, and a friendship develops, then blossoms into romance, before tensions increase as her career takes off while his continues on a downward spiral. This first musical adaption of the classic story is considered the quintessential version of all, and one of the great motion picture classics of all time, featuring the legendary Judy Garland at her career best, never better, returning to the screen in a show-stopping, emotion charged, screen shattering Oscar nominated performance following a five year absence after being dismissed from her long time studio, MGM. Aided by a startling Oscar nominated performance by James Mason as the downward spiralling, Norman Maine, and Jack Carson as the bitter publicist, and directed with great flair and dramatic grip by the Oscar winning George Cukor (The Philadelphia Story, My Fair Lady), this over-flows with eye-popping colour, rich characterization and unforgettable music numbers. Both a thrilling ode and searing indictment to showmanship and the Hollywood studio system, this is a breathtaking experience to be enjoyed time and time again that stands head and shoulders above most others, and a fitting tribute to the brilliance of the legendary Judy Garland in an unequalled role and performance that resonates so broadly and yet so deeply unlike any other, to this day. It is this 1954 Judy Garland version that remains unbeatable! FILM: BEIRUT: Cast: Jon Hamm, Rosamund Pike, Dean Norris, Larry Pine. Genre: Drama/Thriller. Year: 2018. Rating: MA15+ Length: 109 Minutes. Stars: ***½ Verdict: Set in 1982 during the Lebanese Civil War, the film stars Jon Hamm as a former U.S. diplomat who returns to service in the titular city of Beirut in order to save a colleague from the group responsible for the death of his family. Extremely well made political thriller from Oscar nominated Screenwriter Tony Gilroy, whose previous credits include the Oscar winning 'Michael Clayton,' as well as 'The Bourne Identity,' 'The Bourne Supremacy,' and 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,' and Director Brad Anderson (Transsiberian, The Wire), and a refreshingly contemporary example of the studio system of the 1970s and early 1980s that produced numerous now classic political and conspiracy thrillers, even as far back to the anti-Bond spy thrillers of 'The Ipcress File' (1965) and 'The Spy Who Came in From the Cold' (1965). Constructed around political metaphors, cynicism and pessimism that continue intensely to spiral and evolve throughout our culture with even more relevance today, stars Jon Hamm (Mad Men) and Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) give gripping and well focused performances as things evolve methodically along the way through intense negotiation, mistrust and a maze of unexpected twists and turns. Filmed with searing realism and aided by exemplary production design and period detail, it all combines to create an intelligent, thrilling, intense, gripping, tragic, unpredictable and thought provoking old-school political thriller of a time and place when all concerned, and even more so to this day, were tainted and tightly wound within an ongoing web of lies, destruction and deception. FILM: EDIE: Genre: Drama. Cast: Sheila Hancock (85), Kevin Guthrie, Paul Brannigan, Wendy Morgan. Year: 2017. Rating: M. Length: 102 Minutes. Stars: ***½ Review: Edith Moore (Edie) is a bitter, gruff woman in her eighties, and following her controlling husband death, and her daughter making plans for her to move to a retirement home, It seems she will die with all the regrets of her past intact and one regret haunts her most of all, so packing an old camping bag and leaving her life behind, she finally embarks on the adventure she never got to have, climbing the imposing Mount Suilven in Scotland. Veteran British actor Sheila Hancock as the cantankerous, illequipped not-so-merry-widow 'Edie' in this seize-the-day in later life journey anchors the film and character effortlessly in a captivating and stand-out performance tailor-made for the veteran of stage and screen for over five decades. Along the way she bumps into a young Jonny (Kevin Guthrie) and he offers to give her a lift, setting in motion a friendship between the mismatched pair that changes and elevates her character through experiences she never had, and causing her re-evaluate things that have seemed endlessly trapped in her life, until now. With stunning shots of the rugged Scottish landscapes and Mount Suilven itself captured with breathtaking effect, step-by-step, Director Simon Hunter has created with great care and attention a funny, poignant, tough, touching and empowering tale of social stereotypes, ageing and unexpected friendship through the power of nature, a touching and inspiring journey everyone should go on.

Rourke’s Reviews Beauitful Boy ■ (MA). 112 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas October 25. Though it never presents audiences with anything they haven't seen before, Beautiful Boy does tackle its grim subject matter with care, as well as a refreshing lack of sentiment and melodrama. Steve Carell stars as David Sheff, a freelance writer who tries to deal with the fact that his eighteen year-old son Nic (Timothee Chalamet), has become addicted to methamphetamines. Nic's behaviour not only puts his own life at risk, but affects those around him who want to help, including David's second wife Karen (Maura Tierney), and his ex-wife Vicki (Amy Ryan). As Nic's condition worsens, David doesn't seem to realise he is shutting out those closest to him, feeling he is the only one who can control and beat this situation. While it does cover familiar territory, co-writer/director Felix Van Groeningen (who helmed the excellent Broken Circle Breakdown) keeps everything muted and lowkey, making the tragic story all-themore believable. Attention does have to be paid, as Van Groeningen deliberately fractures the narrative, mixing the past and present as David finds it difficult separating the images and expectations of Nic as a child, with the self-destructive young adult that is in front of him now. Performances are first-rate, with Carell and Chalamet fully committing to their roles, but it is frustrating that Tierney and Ryan's characters are somewhat underwritten, as they also play such a pivotal part to proceedings. The music score, at times, could have been used more sparingly, with scenes that would have proven powerful if played out in silence. While not up there with the best films dealing with drug addiction, such as The Panic In Needle Park (1971), Trainspotting (1996) and Requiem For A Dream (2000), Beautiful Boy is a seriousminded, thoughtfully crafted drama that deserves to be seen. RATING - ***½

Shadow ■ (M). 116 minutes. Now showing at selected cinemas. After the critical drubbing of The Great Wall (which was actually pulpy fun, if you can overcome Matt Damon's hilariously awful accent), Zhang Yimou makes a tremendous return to form with Shadow, a sumptuously mounted, dazzling crafted period piece that, like A Star Is Born, is based on material that has been filmed many times before. Set in the third century, during China's Three Kingdom era, the story centres on Jing (Chao Deng), who is impersonating Commander Yu (also Deng) in the Pei royal court, as the real Yu wants to overthrow the King (Ryan Zheng), and defeat General Yang (Jun Hu), whose army invaded and claimed Jing City.

abound, and as the plot thickens, we see the light and dark (or yin and yang) of human nature. Presented like an ink wash painting, Yimou, collaborating with his frequent cinematographer Xiaoding Zhao and a first-rate technical crew, brilliantly bathes the film in various shades of black and white, incorporating specific use of muted colours, which become more prominent as the human condition is made more transparent (this device reminds one of Park Chanwook's Sympathy For Lady Vengeance, but in reverse). Those expecting multiple, largescale action set-pieces like Yimou's Hero and House Of Flying Daggers will be bitterly disappointed, but the one battle scene that occurs during its bravura finale, is uniquely exciting. The cast are uniformly excellent. Shadow is a film crying out to be seen on the big screen, so please try and see it during its limited season. RATING - ****

Japanese Film Festival ■ Tickets on sale now. Time to get excited, as this beloved, hugely popular Festival is soon approaching. Running from November 22 to December 2, this year will feature thirty new films, plus a selection of classic titles, which can be seen for free. For more details, please go to japanesefilmfestival.net, or call ACMI on 8663 2583. There are some excellent films coming our way, so please stay tuned.

Halloween Marathon ■ (R) - The Astor Theatre. Saturday October 27. All eight films, to celebrate the season of the witch, and also to coincide with the release of the new sequel, which opens in cinemas tomorrow (and ignores films 2 though to 8), will be screened at The Astor Theatre on Saturday October 27. For more information, please contact them on 9510 1414, or go to www.astortheatre.net.au For those who haven't seen John Carpenter's highly influential original (which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year), this is the best way to do it, on the huge Astor screen. Here are my ratings for all eight films - Halloween (1978). 91 mins *****. Halloween 2 (1981). 92 mins - ***½. Halloween 3 : Season Of The Witch (1982). 96 mins - ***. Halloween 4 : The Return Of Michael Myers (1988). 88 mins **. Halloween 5 (1989). 96 mins *. Halloween 6 : The Curse Of Michael Myers (1995). 88 mins - *. Halloween : H20 (1998). 85 mins ***½. Halloween : Resurrection (2002). 89 mins - * - Aaron Rourke

Top 10 Lists OCTOBER 21-27 THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. VENOM. 2. FIRST MAN. 3. SMALLFOOT. 4. BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE. 5. JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN. 6. LADIES IN BLACK. 7. THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS. 8. CHRISTOPHER ROBIN. 9. NIGHT SCHOOL. 10. PAW PATROL MIGHTY PUPS: THE MOVIE. NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: OCTOBER 18: 1%, A STAR IS BORN, DONBASS, WESTWOOD: PUNK, ICON, ACTIVIST. OCTOBER 25: AN INTERVIEW WITH GOD, BACKTRACK BOYS, BEAUTIFUL BOY, BOOK WEEK, GHOST STORIES, GOOSEBUMPS: HAUNTED HALLOWEEN, HALLOWEEN, RYUICHI SAKAMOTO: CODA, THE NEGOTIATION. THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. SICARIO - DAY OF THE SOLDADO [Action/Crime/Drama/Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro]. 2. SOLO: A Star Wars Story [Action/ Fantasy/Adventure/Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson]. 3. HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: Summer Vacation [Animated/Family/Adventure/ Comedy]. 4. OVERBOARD [2018/Comedy/John Hannah, Eva Longoria, Mel Rodriguez]. 5. TEA WITH THE DAMES [Documentary/ Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Joan Plowright]. 6. JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM [Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi/Chris Pratt]. 7. BROTHER'S NEST [Comedy/Drama/ Shane Jacobson, Clayton Jacobson]. 8. CHAPPAQUIDDICK [Biography/Crime/ Drama/Jason Clarke, Kate Mara]. 9. HEREDITARY [Drama/Mystery/Horror/ Gabriel Byrne, Toni Collette]. Also: BACK TO BURGUNDY, THOROUGHBREDS, SHOW DOGS, MY FRIEND DAHMER, ADRIFT, THE BOOKSHOP, SPINNING MAN, TAG, DEADPOOL 2, TULLY. NEW HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: BEIRUT [Drama/Thriller/Jon Hamm, Rosamund Pike, Larry Pine, Dean Norris]. EDIE [Drama/Adventure/Sheila Hancock]. SUMMER OF 84 [Drama/Horror/Mystery/ Graham Verchere, Judah Lewis, Caleb Emery]. DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI, CROSS OF IRON, DUNKIRK, THE DAMBUSTERS Box Set. NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: HEARTLAND: Series 11. AMERICAN HORROR STORY - CULT: Season 7. ASH vs EVIL DEAD: Season 3. - James Sherlock

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Local Sport ECDRA’s Marty is Champion

● Marty Kelly was proud Victorian Champion of Champions in F class T/R at the Wellsford Range presentation area on Saturday (Oct. 20). ■ The East Central District Rifle association’s focus this week was at the Wellsford range at Bendigo as the title of Champions of Champions both individual and team was conducted. Marty Kelly contested the F class T/R and Terry Gee the F Class Open individual events that were conducted on Saturday. The conditions were not good as the overcast sky and showers moved over the range with a very fickle wind, or should we say notorious wind especially at the 900 yd range. Marty said it was a day when you had to pick the conditions and get as many shoots away as possible before they changed. Then wait till the cycle came around again. Marty got off to a good start at 600 yards with a 58.4 and a clear leader as they went back to 900 yards where he dropped a couple of points with a 55.2 but was still second highest score on the board for the stage and with a combined score of 113.6 to win the Champion of Champions in F class T/R. Second place went to Gerry Thomas with 111.4 giving Marty the title by a clear two points. There were no possible scores shot and the super centre count was well down. Terry Gee in the F Open competition also got off to a good start with 56.1 and a real possibly if he could get a reasonable score at 900 yards. Regrettably it was not to be so, Terry struck a very nasty patch of weather at 900 and shot 52 with no super centres. Terry’s combined score was 108.1 and fifth place with Michael Waites taking the champions F class Open prize with a combined score of 114.4. Again a feature on Saturday, of this super challenging and very accurate class, was the low super centre count and no possible score being posted. On the Saturday the Target Rifle 10 shooter Teams Champion of Champions event was held and our neighbouring Goulburn Vally District team took the championship for the second consecutive year. GVDRA TR team are one of the very best in the country and these consecutive years wins confirm this status. ★ On Sunday the State Champions of Champions F class teams events were conducted and for the first time the ECDRA fielded two five-person teams one in F Class standard and One in F class Open. Captain Marty Kelly said sending the two teams gave the opportunity for most members of the club to be involved in a major event. He also said it was a chance for more members to gain experience of coaching, reading the conditions to become familiar with the State Range should they enter the State Queens prize event. The F class teams even was conducted over there ranges 600,700 and 800 yards and at the time of reporting we only F Standard team placings and they placed the ECDRA team in Fourth place with a score of 817.37. David Wallace was in fine form and top scored with 56.6, 56.3 and 58.4 = 170.13. It is good to see David’s consistency and the brilliant 58.4 at 900 yards was one of the top scores for the day. The rest of the team did not fare so well some struggled all day while others found the 900 yard range very difficult. Second to David was Vaughan Murphy with 58.3,56.2,55 =169.5 then Graeme Kerr 59.3, 54.3,54.3 =167.9: Marty Kelly 57.3,53.2,51.1 = 161.6 (well down on Saturday’s score) and then Terry Gee 53,47,50.4. = 150.4. Graeme, Terry and Marty were all shooting in different class than their preferred class and they all welcomed the opportunity to try F standard for a change. At the time of reporting, the complete details of the F class Open Team is not known but we do know that they came a creditable sixth place. ★ The pennant season is over and the 2018 Champions of Champions are now over, it is now time for the presentation events. The first of these will be the ECDRA’s presentation dinner at the Yarck Hotel on Thursday (Oct. 25) and all ECDRA members and friends are reminded that dinner will start at 6.30pm. This will be followed by the Goulburn Vally District Rifle Associations Dinner at Mooroopna on Friday, November 9, where the presentation of the pennant trophies will be made and for the first time in almost 20 years the Avenel Shield will be presented for the best team based on the MCSI adjustment system for the combination of the scores shot at all ranges from 600 to 1000 yard pennant events. It is sure to be a great night and it will be fun too see who has won the Avenel Shield that was originally donated by the Tehan family back in the 1950s. Shooting at the Violet Town range will continue on Wednesdays and Saturdays until the end of November. Shooters are advised to check the calendar on the ECDRA wed site ecdra.com.au for details of ECDRA activities over the next month as it is a very busy time. - Robert Chaffe

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New management for ultrasound services ■ Management of ultrasound services will change over from privately run business ‘Sound Imaging’ to a partnership service between Alexandra District Health and Northeast Health Wangaratta, from Monday (Oct. 29). Services will continue as usual to the community, under the new partnership model with ultrasound services being provided on the same days - Week 1; Tuesday and Friday and Week 2; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Ultrasound scans will continue to be conducted by Andrea Whittaker, under the new model. There will be no increase in out of pocket expenses to clients.

● Debbie Rogers, CEO, Alexandra Health All appointments will be booked directly through Reception at Alexandra District Health and any existing appointments will be transitioned across to the new service provider and all patients will be notified. Debbie Rogers, ADH CEO, said “The new service model will be run by Northeast Health Wangaratta, a leader in

medical imaging services. “This is consistent with the way our radiology services are already run - with a contractor radiographer. “The new model is sustainable and ensures services will continue to meet patient demand both now and in the future, and it allows for access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology. “We acknowledge the great services provided by private business Sound Imaging over the years, and we look forward to our new partnership model with NHW and continuing to work with specialist contractors, staff and patients to deliver high quality services with best practice approaches and bringing latest technology.”

50 make suggestions ■ Murrindindi Shire Council has changed the way it approaches its annual budget development. With preparations underway for the 2019-20 year, Council asked the community for its ideas about what should be considered in the next budget. Murrindindi Shire Council Mayor Cr Charlie Bisset said it was thrilled to recieve more than 50 submissions to its survey, which ran from early September to early October. "Individuals, community groups, businesses and organisations were invited to submit ideas for community projects or capital works to be considered for the 2019-20 budget and beyond," Cr Bisset said. “"We have received some fan-

tastic submissions from the community and we're currently working on investigating the possibilities and requirements of each one. “From new community facilities to road-related infrastructure, improved service delivery, increased business and tourism opportunity initiatives and much more. “"The suggestions spanned all corners of the Shire, from a walking paths in Eildon and Kinglake, to a street light for Pheasant Creek and a bridge upgrade in Flowerdale to the beautification of a carpark in Yarc k and a playground for Taggerty.” Cr Bisset said that not all projects could be funded: “Council does have limited resources and a large land mass to spread them across.”

Court Lists Victoria Police Thompson, I (32126) v Hilder, Shane. UniMarysville Victoria Police Walker, A (27716) v Bell, Joel. Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police Scannell, M (35182) v Whittaker, Kayleen. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police Cusack, S (28652) v Nash, Callum. CiuAlexandra Victoria Police Scannell, M (35182) v Hardy, Casey. UniMansfield Victoria Police Parker, H (39579) v Lovett, Darren James. Uni-Eildon Victoria Police Parker, H (39579) v Lovett, Darren James. Uni-Eildon Victoria Police Walsh, M (38049) v

Burn, Neil. UniMarysville Victoria Police Brodley, P (32351) v O'doherty, Loughlin Tomas. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police Parker, H (39579) v Lovett, Darren James. Uni-Eildon Victoria Police Parker, H (39579)v Kincaid, Mitchell. Uni-Eildon Victoria Police Dwight, K (26884) v Konyn, Danny John. Uni-Woods Point Victoria Police Stevens, M (34763) v Schierholter, Peter. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police Mcdonald, G (40664) v Konyn, Danny John .Highway PatrolMansfield Victoria Police Collyer, P (23702) v

● From Page 18 Lansley, Darryl John Uni-Marysville Victoria Police Hamill, I (22768) v Shelley, Christopher James. Uni-Echuca Victoria Police Pelling, K (35629) v Hennessy, Melissa. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police Brodley, P (32351) v Burke, Cobin Collin. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police Walsh, M (38049) v Guilfoyle, Jacob. UniMarysville Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Turnbull, Gregory John. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Mahoney, Tracey Lee. Office Of The Chief Commissioner

Local Briefs ELF Reading Day

■ Sacred Heart Primary School students will be amongst those particiapting in the ELF Reading Day in High St, Yea today (Wed.). The students are being asked to wear costimes as their favourite book character. Stories will be read by members of the local community. Once back at school, the children will be participating in an author’s workshop.

Humevale fatality

■ Whittlesea Police haveinvestigated following a fatal crash in Humevale on Monday morning (Oct. 22). Police believe a motorist travelling on the Whittlesea-Yea Rd, between Whittlesea and Kinglake West, failed to negotiate a bend and crashed shortly before 7.15am. A number of cars travelling behind the vehicle witnessed the incident and attempted to rescue the man, whose car travelled down an embankment into trees, pulling him from the vehicle. Sadly the male driver and sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

Barefoot Bowls

■ Yea Bowls Club will host ‘Barefoot Bowls’ on Sunday evenings (Nov. 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2) starting at 6pm. The events are for families, corporate teams and individual players. Instruction is available for new players. All equipment will be provided. Please wear flat-soled shoes, or bare feet. A free barbecue will held after play. The bar will be open. Contact: Jeff Green, 5797 2429.

C’mas Hills crash

■ Emergency services were responding on Monday night (Oct. 22) to reports of a road traffic collision on the corner of Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd and McKinnon Terrace, Christmas Hills.

MHR on Wentworth

■ Indi MHR Cathy McGowan this week said she looks forward to confirmation of the new member for Wentworth. Ms McGowan said she maintained her commitment to good governance and stable government as counting in the by-election continued. "My preference is for this government to run its full term," Ms McGowan said. "There have been some strong messages coming out of the by-election consistent with messages from my electorate. “They include the need for stability and good governance, getting the kids off Nauru and an expectation the Government will have a stronger commitment to address climate change."

Damage to tanks

■ Kinglake West Fire Brigade was disapointed to find that two fire water tanks on the Whittlesea-Yea Rd-Coombs Rd. intersection have been tampered with. The padlocks were removed and both tanks half drained of water. “Up the road at the Kinglake West intersection there is an overhead standpipe freely available to supply water to the community,” a Brigade spokesman said.

Congrats. Kerryn

■ Local independent candidate for Eildon, Michelle Dunscombe, has added her voice to those congratulating Kerryn Phelps for her history-making win, claiming the seat of Wentworth. "As Kerryn said herself, it's a victory for a community who want to see politics done differently," said Ms Dunscombe. "The benefit of electing an Independent candidate is they have a much greater ability to listen directly to the community and advocate for change without being influenced by the pre-determined ideologies of a particular political party."

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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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Kinglake was named after author ■ At first our way was in darkness, but after a while the moon got up, and touched the glittering arms and tawny faces of our men with light so pale and mystic, that the watchful Tatar felt bound to look out for demons, and take proper means for keeping them off: forthwith he determined that the duty of frightening away our ghostly enemies (like every other troublesome work) should fall upon the poor Suridgees, who accordingly lifted up their voices, and burst upon the dreadful stillness of the forest with shrieks and dismal howls. These precautions were kept up incessantly, and were followed by the most complete success, for not one demon came near us. Long before midnight we reached the hamlet in which we were to rest for the night; it was made up of about a dozen clay huts, standing upon a small tract of ground hardly won from the forest. The peasants that lived there spoke a Slavonic dialect, and Mysseri’s knowledge of the Russian tongue enabled him to talk with them freely. We took up our quarters in a square room with white walls and an earthen floor, quite bare of furniture, and utterly void of women. They told us, however, that these Servian villagers lived in happy abundance, but that they were careful to conceal their riches, as well as their wives. The burthens unstrapped from the pack-saddles very quickly furnished our den: a couple of quilts spread upon the floor, with a carpet-bag at the head of each, became capital sofas — portmanteaus, and hatboxes, and writing-cases, and books, and maps, and gleaming arms soon lay strewed around us in pleasant confusion. Mysseri’s canteen too began to yield up its treasures, but we relied upon finding some provisions in the village. At first the natives declared that their hens were mere old maids and all their cows unmarried, but our Tatar swore such a grand sonorous oath, and fingered the hilt of his yataghan with such persuasive touch, that the land soon flowed with milk, and mountains of eggs arose. And soon there was tea before us, with all its unspeakable fragrance, and as we reclined on the floor, we found that a portmanteau was just the right height for a table; the duty of candlesticks was ably performed by a couple of intelligent natives; the rest of the villagers stood by the open doorway at the lower end of the room, and watched our banqueting with grave and devout attention. The first night of your first campaign (though you be but a mere peaceful campaigner) is a glorious time in your life. It is so sweet to find one’s self free from the stale civilisation of Europe! Oh my dear ally, when first you spread your carpet in the midst of these Eastern scenes, do think for a moment of those your fellow-creatures, that dwell in squares, and streets, and even (for such is the fate of many!) in actual country houses; think of the people that are “presenting their compliments,” and “requesting the honour,” and “much regretting,” — of those that are pinioned at dinner-tables; or stuck up in ballrooms, or cruelly planted in pews — ay, think of these, and so remembering how many poor devils are living in a state of utter respectability, you will glory the more in your own delightful escape. I am bound to confess, however, that

● Alexander William Kinglake. Portrait by Harriet M. Haviland (1863) with all its charms a mud floor (like through forests and mountain passes, a mercenary match) does certainly through valleys and desolate plains, promote early rising. Long before all this becomes your MODE OF daybreak we were up, and had LIFE, and you ride, eat, drink, and breakfasted; after this there was curse the mosquitoes as systematinearly a whole tedious hour to en- cally as your friends in England eat, dure whilst the horses were laden by drink, and sleep. If you are wise, you torch-light; but this had an end, and will not look upon the long period of at last we went on once more. time thus occupied in actual moveCloaked, and sombre, at first we ment as the mere gulf dividing you made our sullen way through the from the end of your journey, but darkness, with scarcely one barter rather as one of those rare and plasof words, but soon the genial morn tic seasons of your life from which, burst down from heaven, and stirred perhaps, in after times you may love the blood so gladly through our veins, to date the moulding of your characthat the very Suridgees, with all their ter — that is, your very identity. Once troubles, could now look up for an feel this, and you will soon grow instant, and almost seem to believe happy and contented in your saddlein the temporary goodness of God. home. As for me and my comrade, The actual movement from one however, in this part of our journey place to another, in Europeanised we often forgot Stamboul, forgot all countries, is a process so temporary the Ottoman Empire, and only re— it occupies, I mean, so small a membered old times. We went back, proportion of the traveller’s entire loitering on the banks of Thames — time — that his mind remains un- not grim old Thames of “after life,” settled, so long as the wheels are that washes the Parliament Houses, going; he may be alive enough to and drowns despairing girls — but external objects of interest, and to Thames, the “old Eton fellow,” that the crowding ideas which are often wrestled with us in our boyhood till invited by the excitement of a chang- he taught us to be stronger than he. ing scene, but he is still conscious of We bullied Keate, and scoffed at being in a provisional state, and his Larrey Miller, and Okes; we rode mind is constantly recurring to the along loudly laughing, and talked to expected end of his journey; his or- the grave Servian forest as though it dinary ways of thought have been were the “Brocas clump.” interrupted, and before any new Our pace was commonly very slow, mental habits can be formed he is for the baggage-horses served us for quietly fixed in his hotel. It will be a drag, and kept us to a rate of little otherwise with you when you jour- more than five miles in the hour, but ney in the East. Day after day, per- now and then, and chiefly at night, a haps week after week and month spirit of movement would suddenly after month, your foot is in the stir- animate the whole party; the bagrup. To taste the cold breath of the gage-horses would be teased into a earliest morn, and to lead, or follow, gallop, and when once this was done, your bright cavalcade till sunset there would be such a banging of

portmanteaus, and such convulsions of carpet-bags upon their panting sides, and the Suridgees would follow them up with such a hurricane of blows, and screams, and curses, that stopping or relaxing was scarcely possible; then the rest of us would put our horses into a gallop, and so all shouting cheerily, would hunt, and drive the sumpter beasts like a flock of goats, up hill and down dale, right on to the end of their journey. The distances at which we got relays of horses varied greatly; some were not more than fifteen or twenty miles, but twice, I think, we performed a whole day’s journey of more than sixty miles with the same beasts. When at last we came out from the forest our road lay through scenes like those of an English park. The green sward unfenced, and left to the free pasture of cattle, was dotted with groups of stately trees, and here and there darkened over with larger masses of wood, that seemed gathered together for bounding the domain, and shutting out some “infernal” fellow-creature in the shape of a newly made squire; in one or two spots the hanging copses looked down upon a lawn below with such sheltering mien, that seeing the like in England you would have been tempted almost to ask the name of the spend-thrift, or the madman who had dared to pull down “the old hall.” There are few countries less infested by “lions” than the provinces on this part of your route. You are not called upon to “drop a tear” over the tomb of “the once brilliant” anybody, or to pay your “tribute of respect” to anything dead or alive. There are no Servian or Bulgarian litterateurs with whom it would be positively disgraceful not to form an acquaintance; you have no staring, no praising to get through; the only public building of any interest that lies on the road is of modern date, but is said to be a good specimen of Oriental architecture; it is of a pyramidical shape, and is made up of thirty thousand skulls, contributed by the rebellious Servians in the early part (I believe) of this century: I am not at all sure of my date, but I fancy it was in the year 1806 that the first skull was laid. I am ashamed to say that in the darkness of the early morning we unknowingly went by the neighbourhood of this triumph of art, and so basely got off from admiring “the simple grandeur of the architect’s conception,” and “the exquisite beauty of the fretwork.” There being no “lions,” we ought at least to have met with a few perils, but the only robbers we saw anything of had been long since dead and gone. The poor fellows had been impaled upon high poles, and so propped up by the transverse spokes beneath them, that their skeletons, clothed with some white, wax-like remains of flesh, still sat up lolling in the sunshine, and listlessly stared without eyes. One day it seemed to me that our path was a little more rugged than usual, and I found that I was deserving for myself the title of Sabalkansky, or “Transcender of the Balcan.” The truth is, that, as a military barrier, the Balcan is a fabulous mountain. Such seems to be the view of Major Keppell, who looked on it towards the east with the eye of a soldier, and certainly in the Sophia

Pass, which I followed, there is no narrow defile, and no ascent sufficiently difficult to stop, or delay for long time, a train of siege artillery. Before we reached Adrianople, Methley had been seized with we knew not what ailment, and when we had taken up our quarters in the city he was cast to the very earth by sickness. Adrianople enjoyed an English consul, and I felt sure that, in Eastern phrase, his house would cease to be his house, and would become the house of my sick comrade. I should have judged rightly under ordinary circumstances, but the levelling plague was abroad, and the dread of it had dominion over the consular mind. So now (whether dying or not, one could hardly tell), upon a quilt stretched out along the floor, there lay the best hope of an ancient line, without the material aids to comfort of even the humblest sort, and (sad to say) without the consolation of a friend, or even a comrade worth having. I have a notion that tenderness and pity are affections occasioned in some measure by living within doors; certainly, at the time I speak of, the open-air life which I have been leading, or the wayfaring hardships of the journey, had so strangely blunted me, that I felt intolerant of illness, and looked down upon my companion as if the poor fellow in falling ill had betrayed a want of spirit. I entertained too a most absurd idea — an idea that his illness was partly affected. You see that I have made a confession: this I hope — that I may always hereafter look charitably upon the hard, savage acts of peasants, and the cruelties of a “brutal” soldiery. God knows that I strived to melt myself into common charity, and to put on a gentleness which I could not feel, but this attempt did not cheat the keenness of the sufferer; he could not have felt the less deserted because that I was with him.n We called to aid a solemn Armenian (I think he was) half soothsayer, half hakim, or doctor, who, all the while counting his beads, fixed his eyes steadily upon the patient, and then suddenly dealt him a violent blow on the chest. Methley bravely dissembled his pain, for he fancied that the blow was meant to try whether or not the plague were on him. Here was really a sad embarrassment — no bed; nothing to offer the invalid in the shape of food save a piece of thin, tough, flexible, drabcoloured cloth, made of flour and mill-stones in equal proportions, and called by the name of “bread”; then the patient, of course, had no “confidence in his medical man,” and on the whole, the best chance of saving my comrade seemed to lie in taking him out of the reach of his doctor, and bearing him away to the neighbourhood of some more genial consul. But how was this to be done? Methley was much too ill to be kept in his saddle, and wheel carriages, as means of travelling, were unknown. There is, however, such a thing as an “araba,” a vehicle drawn by oxen, in which the wives of a rich man are sometimes dragged four or five miles over the grass by way of recreation. Turn To Page 59

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■ Danny Kaye was one of my favourite film stars. I loved his comedy magic, his singing voice and his dancing. He came across as a really nice man. David Daniel Kaminsky was born to Jewish parents in 1913 in Brooklyn, New York. In his teenage years he learnt the craft of being an entertainer and made his film debut at the age of 22 in a series of short films. He decided to use the stage name of Danny Kaye. He married Sylvia Fine in 1940 and Sylvia became his manager and also wrote many of his routines and songs. Danny's big break came when he landed a role in a Broadway show where he performed a sketch titled Tchaikovsky using his rapid fire singing technique and a tongue twisting monologue. He attracted the attention of Hollywood producer Samuel Goldwyn who cast Danny in his first starring role in Up In Arms in 1944. The film was a smash hit at the box office and Danny Kaye made a string of successful films which included, Wonder Man, The Kid from Brooklyn, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and A Song is Born. He had his own radio show in 1945 and 1946. In 1948 Danny Kaye appeared in a Royal Command Performance at the London Palladium. He continued to make films in the 1950s and some of his best included, Knock onWood, White Christmas (with Bing Crosby), Hans Christian Anderson and The Five Pennies.

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I guess my favourite would have to be The Court Jester. I remember talking to Australian actor Michael Pate who was in The Court Jester and Michael said he had problems with Danny one day he would brightly say hello and the next day he would walk right past you. In 1959 Danny Kaye was appearing as Buttons in the pantomime Cinderella in Sydney. He came to Melbourne to do a show at the Princess Theatre and during the performance sat on the front of the stage to chat with the audience. Danny was charming to Kevin O'Gorman during a radio interview for 3KZ and thought that Kevin looked like him. Danny's film career stalled during the 1960s

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and he hosted his own television show from 1963 till 1967. He devoted his life to working as an ambassador with UNICEF and raised over $5 million in support of children and the musician's pension funds. Danny appeared in the Broadway show Two by Two as ‘Noah’ but he was not happy with the script and would ad lib comedy lines during the show. During the season he broke his foot and did the show from a wheelchair and on crutches Philip Brady met Danny in the 1970s when Danny returned to Melbourne to do some charity work. One of his last appearances was a television guest role as a dentist on The Cosby Show Danny Kaye died in 1987 from a heart attack following a bout of hepatitis. He was married to Sylvia Fine for 47 years and they had one daughter, Dena Kaye. Sylvia Fine died four years later in 1991. Danny Kaye did some wonderful things in his lifetime and I still love watching his films. Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - on Nightline - Thursdays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon

Canada’s periscope into history OK. With John O’Keefe Ellen’s side hustle

● Ellen De Generes ■ Apart from a highly successful chat show Ellen De Generes has a sideline – an equally successful TV production company known as Very Good Productions. Some of the series Ellen developed and producers include Little Big Shots, Game of Games and Splitting Up Together. These shows are in addition to her constant stream of corporate MC work make Ellen a busy and very wealthy girl.

Fly-in, fly-out

● THE German submarine U-190 with White Ensign flying in surrender to the Canadian Navy three weeks before the end of the war in Europe. ■ Travel writing colleague Roderick a single quick torpedo that sank the Eime didn’t think too much about what Esquimalt in just minutes, along with appeared to be a very large flagpole over half her 80 officers and crew. sticking out of the roof of an old oneWhen the war in Europe ended time warehouse he was walking by those three weeks later, the U-190 suron a recent visit to St John’s in Newrendered to a Canadian Navy vessel foundland. that escorted her back to NewfoundBut prompted to look closer at its land, where members of the St John’s height and unusual characteristics, he Crow’s Nest Officers Club decided the found himself staring at a fascinating sub’s periscope would make an ideal chapter of Canadian history. trophy for their bar – particularly as For that apparent flagpole was in the U-190 would be scuttled anyway. fact a periscope, and not from some And so that periscope protrudes topatriotic Canadian submarine, but day through the roof of the club on the from a one-time German enemy Utop floor of a one-time warehouse. boat. Here, in the heart of St John’s. The Club welcomes visitors, albeit And it dated back to just three with the need to clamber 59 steps up weeks before the end of the war in the outside of its building to get inside. Europe, when a little Canadian mineAnd when it opened all those years sweeper, the Esquimalt sailed out of ago, women were permitted to attend Halifax on a routine patrol into the on Tuesday nights only… and more Atlantic Ocean. bizarrely with the proviso that “they But fatefully she was to encounter do not clutter the bar.” with David Ellis the German sub U-190, that fired off http://crowsnestnl.ca/

Struth

■ Ask any teenager and they’ll tell you Taylor Swift is currently bound for Australia. Tickets are on the pricey side and here are six good reasons. All of the props, band instruments and equipment will arrive in Aussie in no less than six Jumbo jets. The swag of equipment is off loaded in Melbourne, and transported per motorised semis to the stadium venues. The escalating fuel prices would be horrendous. Meanwhile the pop princess will arrive in the pointy end of a private plane.

No more please

■ Is there no rest from another cooking show? Channel 9 have agreed to produce a reality format called Cab Fare. The guests will be cab drivers recruited from ranks of 13 1 Cabs and presenter Anna Gare will quiz drivers about their favourite recipes, lifestyle and life in general. Provided guests are entertaining characters the show may have a slight chance. Cab Fare will be shown on 9 as well as 9GEM on weekemds..

I’ll do what I want

■ Donald Trump takes no notice when someone threatens legal action. Prince, or the estate of, plus The Rolling Stones are getting sick of DJT using their music in his electioneering rallies. Despite threatening cease and desist letters The Donald takes no notice, not even the courtesy of a Twitter reply. - John O’Keefe

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Xanadu wins Jimmy Watson Trophy

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads.com.au

Oysters on fire

■ Multi-award winners The Prairie Oysters will rock the Pascoe Vale RSL this Friday (Oct. 26) from 8pm. Rob, Dave, Tony and Anthony will be joined by well-known pedal steel guitar supremo Ed Bates and will entertain with their classic country and country rock repertoire.ood F

Vics win in Tas.

■ Victorian country music artists featured prominently in the Tasmanian independent country music awards. Yinnar band Destiny took out the National Country Band of the year gong while Melbourne singer-songwriter Della Harris walked away with the National Country Album of the year award.

Glenmaggie 2018

■ The Glenmaggie Country Rock Festival is set for takeoff on November 3, commencing 4pm. The Glenmaggie Hall will come alive with the calibre of Della Harris, Nikki Nicholls, The Mason Boys, Alberta and The Back Roads, Innocent Eve, and Rose Zita Falko. Tickets at the gate or at Eventbrite. - Rob Foenander

■ John Rozentals reports on this year's winner of the fabled Jimmy Watson Trophy at the Melbourne Wine Show. And the winner is … Xanadu 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon. This year's Jimmy Watson Trophy, awarded annually to the best young red wine at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show headed west to Margaret River for the sixth time since the inaugural award was presented in 1962, shortly after Jimmy's death. Arguably the most prestigious award on the Australian wine-show circuit, the trophy was donated by devotees of the late Jimmy Watson, a famous Melbourne wine-bar owner who made his name by buying quality young reds in barrel and selling them by the glass. It was initially awarded to the show's top one-year-old dry red but has been expanded to include twoyear-old reds as well, presumably in response to criticism that many winners hadn't yet been bottled. The trophy has been dominated by shiraz and cabernet though a few years ago a Victorian pinot noir (Yabby Lake 2012 Block 1) snuck through the ranks and grabbed it. Anyway, well done to Xanadu. The team there has produced some stunning reds and whites from Margaret River over the years and it was certainly one of the pioneering wineries in that region.

● The Xanadu team with the Jimmy Watson Trophy. I was lucky enough to be invited Cabernet Sauvignon ($18): I mushroom sauce. I can feel the to the dinner at Melbourne's leg- haven't yet snaffled a taste of the hunger coming on. endary Mietta's when Hardys won Jimmy Watson winner but this relaWINE OF THE WEEK the 1988 Jimmy with a 1987 tively bargain-priced offering exemTim Adams 2015 Cabernet Padthaway cabernet. plifies Margart River cabernet Malbec ($25): It's hardly surprising AlanWatson, son of Jimmy, and through its truckload of plummy, that Tim regards tis blend so highly. Sir James Hardy, then head of the blackcurrant fruit flavours. After all, he did spend his forHardy clan and famed yachtsman, Pair it with a bowl of red-sauced mative winemaking years as an apwere both there and I remember it pasta or, better still, a couple of prentice to Mick Knappstein who as a grand occasion at which a fine grilled lamb fillets. created the Clare Valley's iconic time was had by all. Xanadu 2017 Exmoor Leasingham Bin 56 using this blend Winning a Jimmy is a big deal, Chardonnay ($18): I really enjoyed of red grapes in the 1950s. It's a especially since Wolf Blass made a couple of glasses of this fresh, serious, mouth-puckering red with the most of his three successive uncomplex fruit-driven style of dry many, many years of rewarding wins in the mid-1970s. white. It's perfect for an excursion cellaring ahead of it. Buy a case WINE REVIEWS to your favourite Italian bistro for a and lay it down for the long haul. Xanadu 2015 Exmoor dish of grilled veal with a creamy - John Rozentals

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Mike McColl Jones

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THE T OP 5 W AYS TOP WA TO FINALL Y FINALLY BEA T WINX. BEAT 5. Get the State Government to road-works on the track. 4. Make her a member of the fire-fighters Union. She'll never be able to run in a red T-shirt. 3. If the race is at Flemington,Winx has to start at Sandown. 2. Have her join the cast of ‘Game of Games’. She'll never be seen again. 1. Get Clive Palmer to ride her!

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History From Page 54 The carriage is rudely framed, but you recognise in the simple grandeur of its design a likeness to things majestic; in short, if your carpenter’s son were to make a “Lord Mayor’s coach” for little Amy, he would build a carriage very much in the style of a Turkish araba. No one had ever heard of horses being used for drawing a carriage in this part of the world, but necessity is the mother of innovation as well as of invention. I was fully justified, I think, in arguing that there were numerous instances of horses being used for that purpose in our own country — that the laws of nature are uniform in their operation over all the world (except Ireland) — that that which was true in Piccadilly, must be true in Adrianople — that the matter could not fairly be treated as an ecclesiastical question, for that the circumstance of Methley’s going on to Stamboul in an araba drawn by horses, when calmly and dispassionately considered, would appear to be perfectly consistent with the maintenance of the Mahometan religion as by law established. Thus poor, dear, patient Reason would have fought her slow battle against Asiatic prejudice, and I am convinced that she would have established the possibility (and perhaps even the propriety) of harnessing horses in a hundred and fifty years; but in the meantime Mysseri, well seconded by our Tatar, put a very quick end to the controversy by having the horses put to. It was a sore thing for me to see my poor comrade brought to this, for young though he was, he was a veteran in travel. When scarcely yet of age he had invaded India from the frontiers of Russia, and that so swiftly, that measuring by the time of his flight the broad dominions of the king of kings were shrivelled up to a dukedom and now, poor fellow, he was to be poked into an araba: like a Georgian girl! He suffered greatly, for there were no springs for the carriage, and no road for the wheels; and so the concern jolted on over the open country with such twists, and jerks, and jumps, as might almost dislocate the supple tongue of Satan. All day the patient kept himself shut up within the lattice-work of the araba, and I could hardly know how he was faring until the end of the day’s journey, when I found that he was not worse, and was buoyed up with the hope of some day reaching Constantinople. I was always conning over my maps, and fancied that I knew pretty well my line, but after Adrianople I had made more southing than I knew for, and it was with unbelieving wonder, and delight, that I came suddenly upon the shore of the sea. A little while, and its gentle billows were flowing beneath the hoofs of my beast, but the hearing of the ripple was not enough communion, and the seeing of the blue Propontis was not to know and possess it — I must needs plunge into its depth and quench my longing love in the palpable waves; and so when old Moostapha (defender against demons) looked round for his charge, he saw with horror and dismay that he for whose life his own life stood pledged was possessed of some devil who had driven him down into the sea — that the rider and the steed had vanished from earth, and that out among the waves was the gasping crest of a post-horse, and the ghostly head of the Englishman moving upon the face of the waters. We started very early indeed on the last day of our journey, and from the moment of being off until we gained

the shelter of the imperial walls we were struggling face to face with an icy storm that swept right down from the steppes of Tartary, keen, fierce, and steady as a northern conqueror. Methley’s servant, who was the greatest sufferer, kept his saddle until we reached Stamboul, but was then found to be quite benumbed in limbs, and his brain was so much affected, that when he was lifted from his horse he fell away in a state of unconsciousness, the first stage of a dangerous fever. Our Tatar, worn down by care and toil, and carrying seven heavens full of water in his manifold jackets and shawls, was a mere weak and vapid dilution of the sleek Moostapha, who scarce more than one fortnight before came out like a bridegroom from his chamber to take the command of our party. Mysseri seemed somewhat overwearied, but he had lost none of his strangely quiet energy. He wore a grave look, however, for he now had learnt that the plague was prevailing at Constantinople, and he was fearing that our two sick men, and the miserable looks of our whole party, might make us unwelcome at Pera. We crossed the Golden Horn in a caique. As soon as we had landed, some woebegone looking fellows were got together and laden with our baggage. Then on we went, dripping, and sloshing, and looking very like men that had been turned back by the Royal Humane Society as being incurably drowned. Supporting our sick, we climbed up shelving steps and threaded many windings, and at last came up into the main street of Pera, humbly hoping that we might not be judged guilty of plague, and so be cast back with horror from the doors of the shuddering Christians. Such was the condition of our party, which fifteen days before had filed away so gaily from the gates of Belgrade. A couple of fevers and a north-easterly storm had thoroughly spoiled our looks. The interest of Mysseri with the house of Giuseppini was too powerful to be denied, and at once, though not without fear and trembling, we were admitted as guests. Chapter 3 Constantinople Even if we don’t take a part in the chant about “mosques and minarets,” we can still yield praises to Stamboul. We can chant about the harbour; we can say, and sing, that nowhere else does the sea come so home to a city; there are no pebbly shores — no sand bars — no slimy river-beds — no black canals — no locks nor docks to divide the very heart of the place from the deep waters. If being in the noisiest mart of Stamboul you would stroll to the quiet side of the way amidst those cypresses opposite, you will cross the fathomless Bosphorus; if you would go from your hotel to the bazaars, you must go by the bright, blue pathway of the Golden Horn, that can carry a thousand sail of the line. You are accustomed to the gondolas that glide among the palaces of St. Mark, but here at Stamboul it is a 120 gun ship that meets you in the street. Venice strains out from the steadfast land, and in old times would send forth the chief of the State to woo and wed the reluctant sea; but the stormy bride of the Doge is the bowing slave of the Sultan. She comes to his feet with the treasures of the world — she bears him from palace to palace — by some unfailing witchcraft she entices the breezes to follow her 5 and fan the pale cheek of her lord — she lifts his armed navies to the very gates of his garden — she watches the walls of his serai —

she stifles the intrigues of his ministers — she quiets the scandals of his courts — she extinguishes his rivals, and hushes his naughty wives all one by one. So vast are the wonders of the deep! All the while that I stayed at Constantinople the plague was prevailing, but not with any degree of violence. Its presence, however, lent a mysterious and exciting, though not very pleasant, interest to my first knowledge of a great Oriental city; it gave tone and colour to all I saw, and all I felt — a tone and a colour sombre enough, but true, and well befitting the dreary monuments of past power and splendour. With all that is most truly Oriental in its character the plague is associated; it dwells with the faithful in the holiest quarters of their city. The coats and the hats of Pera are held to be nearly as innocent of infection as they are ugly in shape and fashion; but the rich furs and the costly shawls, the broidered slippers and the gold-laden saddlecloths, the fragrance of burning aloes and the rich aroma of patchouli — these are the signs that mark the familiar home of plague. You go out from your queenly London — the centre of the greatest and strongest amongst all earthly dominions — you go out thence, and travel on to the capital of an Eastern Prince, you find but a waning power, and a faded splendour, that inclines you to laugh and mock; but let the infernal Angel of Plague be at hand, and he, more mighty than armies, more terrible than Suleyman in his glory, can restore such pomp and majesty to the weakness of the Imperial city, that if, WHEN HE IS THERE, you must still go prying amongst the shades of this dead empire, at least you will tread the path with seemly reverence and awe. It is the firm faith of almost all the Europeans living in the East that Plague is conveyed by the touch of infected substances, and that the deadly atoms especially lurk in all kinds of clothes and furs. It is held safer to breathe the same air with a man sick of the plague, and even to come in contact with his skin, than to be touched by the smallest particle of woollen or of thread which may have been within the reach of possible infection. If this be a right notion, the spread of the malady must be materially aided by the obseramongst the people of Stamboul. It is this; when an Osmanlee dies, one of his dresses is cut up, and a small piece of it is sent to each of his friends as a memorial of the departed — a fatal present, according to the opinion of the Franks, for it too often forces the living not merely to remember the dead man, but to follow and bear him company. The Europeans during the prevalence of the plague, if they are forced to venture into the streets, will carefully avoid the touch of every human being whom they pass. Their conduct in this respect shows them strongly in contrast with the “true believers”: the Moslem stalks on serenely, as though he were under the eye of his God, and were “equal to either fate”; the Franks go crouching and slinking from death, and some (those chiefly of French extraction) will fondly strive to fence out destiny with shining capes of oilskin! For some time you may manage by great care to thread your way through the streets of Stamboul without incurring contact, for the Turks, though scornful of the terrors felt by the Franks, are generally very courteous in yielding to that which they hold to be a useless and impious precaution,

and will let you pass safe if they can. It is impossible, however, that your immunity can last for any length of time if you move about much through the narrow streets and lanes of a crowded city. As for me, I soon got “compromised.” After one day of rest, the prayers of my hostess began to lose their power of keeping me from the pestilent side of the Golden Horn. Faithfully promising to shun the touch of all imaginable substances, however enticing, I set off very cautiously, and held my way uncompromised till I reached vance of a custom prevailing the water’s edge; but before my caique was quite ready some rueful-looking fellows came rapidly shambling down the steps with a plague-stricken corpse, which they were going to bury amongst the faithful on the other side of the water. I contrived to be so much in the way of this brisk funeral, that I was not only touched by the men bearing the body, but also, I believe, by the foot of the dead man, as it hung lolling out of the bier. This accident gave me such a strong interest in denying the soundness of the contagion theory, that I did in fact deny and repudiate it altogether; and from that time, acting upon my own convenient view of the matter, I went wherever I chose, without taking any serious pains to avoid a touch. It seems to me now very likely that the Europeans are right, and that the plague may be really conveyed by contagion; but during the whole time of my remaining in the East, my views on this subject more nearly approached to those of the fatalists; and so, when afterwards the plague of Egypt came dealing his blows around me, I was able to live amongst the dying without that alarm and anxiety which would inevitably have pressed upon my mind if I had allowed myself to believe that every passing touch was really a probable death-stroke. And perhaps as you make your difficult way through a steep and narrow alley, shut in between blank walls, and little frequented by passers, you meet one of those coffin-shaped bundles of white linen that implies an Ottoman lady. Painfully struggling against the obstacles to progression interposed by the many folds of her clumsy drapery, by her big mud-boots, and especially by her two pairs of slippers, she works her way on full awkwardly enough, but yet there is something of womanly consciousness in the very labour and effort with which she tugs and lifts the burthen of her charms. She is closely followed by her women slaves. Of her very self you see nothing except the dark, luminous eyes that stare against your face, and the tips of the painted fingers depending like rose-buds from out of the blank bastions of the fortress. She turns, and turns again, and carefully glances around her on all sides, to see that she is safe from the eyes of Mussulmans, and then suddenly withdrawing the yashmak, 6 she shines upon your heart and soul with all the pomp and might of her beauty. And this, it is not the light, changeful grace that leaves you to doubt whether you have fallen in love with a body, or only a soul; it is the beauty that dwells secure in the perfectness of hard, downright outlines, and in the glow of generous colour. There is fire, though, too — high courage and fire enough in the untamed mind, or spirit, or whatever it is, which drives the breath of pride through those scarcely parted lips. You smile at pretty women — you turn pale before the beauty that is great enough to have dominion over

you. She sees, and exults in your giddiness; she sees and smiles; then presently, with a sudden movement, she lays her blushing fingers upon your arm, and cries out, “Yumourdjak!” (Plague! meaning, “there is a present of the plague for you!”) This is her notion of a witticism. It is a very old piece of fun, no doubt — quite an Oriental Joe Miller; but the Turks are fondly attached, not only to the institutions, but also to the jokes of their ancestors; so the lady’s silvery laugh rings joyously in your ears, and the mirth of her women is boisterous and fresh, as though the bright idea of giving the plague to a Christian had newly lit upon the earth. Methley began to rally very soon after we had reached Constantinople; but there seemed at first to be no chance of his regaining strength enough for travelling during the winter, and I determined to stay with my comrade until he had quite recovered; so I bought me a horse, and a “pipe of tranquillity,” 7 and took a Turkish phrase-master. I troubled myself a great deal with the Turkish tongue, and gained at last some knowledge of its structure. It is enriched, perhaps overladen, with Persian and Arabic words, imported into the language chiefly for the purpose of representing sentiments and religious dogmas, and terms of art and luxury, entirely unknown to the Tartar ancestors of the present Osmanlees; but the body and the spirit of the old tongue are yet alive, and the smooth words of the shopkeeper at Constantinople can still carry understanding to the ears of the untamed millions who rove over the plains of Northern Asia. The structure of the language, especially in its more lengthy sentences, is very like to the Latin: the subject matters are slowly and patiently enumerated, without disclosing the purpose of the speaker until he reaches the end of his sentence, and then at last there comes the clenching word, which gives a meaning and connection to all that has gone before. If you listen at all to speaking of this kind your attention, rather than be suffered to flag, must grow more and more lively as the phrase marches on. The Osmanlees speak well. In countries civilised according to the European plan the work of trying to persuade tribunals is almost all performed by a set of men, the great body of whom very seldom do anything else; but in Turkey this division of labour has never taken place, and every man is his own advocate. The importance of the rhetorical art is immense, for a bad speech may endanger the property of the speaker, as well as the soles of his feet and the free enjoyment of his throat. So it results that most of the Turks whom one sees have a lawyer-like habit of speaking connectedly, and at length. Even the treaties continually going on at the bazaar for the buying and selling of the merest trifles are carried on by speechifying rather than by mere colloquies, and the eternal uncertainty as to the market value of things in constant sale gives room enough for discussion. The seller is for ever demanding a price immensely beyond that for which he sells at last, and so occasions unspeakable disgust in many Englishmen, who cannot see why an honest dealer should ask more for his goods than he will really take! The truth is, however, that an ordinary tradesman of Constantinople has no other way of finding out the fair market value of his property. To Be Continued Next Week

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Local History

History of the Parish of St John’s Alexandra ● By Maurice Pawsey. Published with permission. © Copyright, Maurice Pawsey Originally published at www.esplash.me

Introduction

■ There have been several attempts at writing a history of the Parish of St. John's, Anglican Church in Alexandra, part of the Diocese of Wangaratta. In part this has been done by Brian Lloyd, in Alexandra & District, and this has corroborated material in this history. Parishioner Norma Miller in her Partners in Mission 1984 also compiled a great deal of information about the Parish of her time to then. A brief attempt was made by myself, in the 2012 booklet prepared for the Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the laying of the Foundation stone of the 1938 Church in Downey Street - the current Church. With the involvement of numerous history enthusiasts in Alexandra and Allan Layton in particular during the lead-up to the 150thAnniversary of the establishment of Alexandra, the need to expand on these earlier works became essential. This work therefore borrows from all of the above, plus exhaustive research by Allan Layton and to a lesser extent by myself into the editions of the Alexandra Standard through ‘Trove’. Finally, reading of interminable Minute Books of the Annual General Meetings and Meetings of Guardians and Vestry Meetings by myself. These records are not complete, or I have not yet been able to be satisfied that I have found them all. But we now have sufficient information, to be reasonably satisfied that we have a sufficiently comprehensive view of the reasons and factors, which have brought the Church to now. The journey includes some 36 Rectors, a number of Bishops, several Curates, many Guardians, Churchwardens, Vestrymen, Parish Councillors, Ladies Guild members, Mothers Union members, Organists, Choir members, Youth organisations, Men's organisations and Hall Committees etc. and many parishioners. The Church was originally established on the corner of Webster and Nihil Streets in Alexandra in 1868. Over the years other centres - up to 11 in number - were established in remote areas of the ParishKanumbra, Eildon, Marysville, Buxton, Thornton. In each of these centres churches were built. In other centres services were held in halls, private homes or even the Narbethong Hotel. These were at Taggerty, Acheron, Fawcett, Granton, Rubicon and Narbethong. In 1965, the work load became too much to provide services for one clergyman and the Parish was split into two, Alexandra and Marysville / Buxton. In more recent times, Alexandra has become the centre of an experiment - a group leadership plan. Under this the three Parishes of Alexandra, Yea and Marysville / Buxton remain separate parishes with their own Parish Councils, but the Clergy team works together. Alexandra has the Team Rector, the other two have a Parish Vicar

● St John’s Anglican Church, Alexandra. and they occasionally exchange or gate at the above crossing, in the England Lay Reader - Mr. Ashe rotate services, with a fourth clergy- fence between two of these pastoral made his headquarters there. He had been sent in January 1857 to preach man available to take extra services holdings. Note: It is intriguing to wonder at various squatter stations on the Upor relieve. Parishes are heavily dependant about the mindset of our ancestors in per Goulburn and he had to manon the strengths and weaknesses of naming the rivers in this area - Ul- age for some time without any our priests and the Churchwardens tima Thule - U.T. Creek "The end of Church buildings. Services in Yea were first conand Parish Council members, most the Earth" or "The last place on ducted from a bullock dray and later of whom give of their all to the voca- Earth". The Rubicon - loosely "No going from a home kitchen. tion. By the early 1860s, the churches My presentation of this history is back', and the Acheron - which Nigel largely dependant on my reading and Sinnott in his book Place-Names of were assuming greater outback reresearch of the minute books and the Alexandra, Lake Eildon and Big sponsibilities and the Rev. George other publications, and I am very River Areas of Victoria, called "The Watson went to the “rowdy” mining town of Woods Point, very early in conscious of the events and activi- river of woe". In 1867, Surveyor John Downey that decade and quickly lead a camties that have not been captured by intended to name the town paign for a Church building. this history, for which I apologise. An Anglican Church was built I acknowledge the assistance for "Eglington" after one of these holdFather Paul Wood for his help in ings, but instead it was named in there in 1866. Mr. Watson then reading and editing the last few years honour of the "Rose of Denmark" moved to Kilmore and was replaced of the history, as well as Norma Princess Alexandra Caroline Char- by the Rev. W.H. Cooper. Gold was discovered in the U.T. Miller and Joy Welch for their out- lotte Louise Julie, wife of Albert, Creek in 1867 and 1868, causing a standing efforts in proof reading and Prince of Wales. There is much more which could settlement to spring up, stretching support. Maurice Pawsey OAM be said about the town and the people from McKenzie`s Hill, down what is Parish Councillor who were important in these early now Grant Street. days, but many of these people were From Trove and the Alexandra & involved in the Church, so it will be Yea Standard of May 28, 1943, we our attempt to bring out these people, are indebted to a report of a presen■ The Township of Alexandra be- as we expand on the history of the tation by Mr. C.R. Long of Frankston [whose father had been gan as a mining camp in an exten- Parish. Brian Lloyd and Murrindindi a member of the Board of Guardsive pastoral area, settled by squatters, probably around the same time Historic Register in Alexandra & ians in 1870`s] at a Celebration of as first settlement in Victoria, in the District 2006, quoted one of these the 75th Anniversary of the estabSettlers - John Cotton "who be- lishment of St. Johns on Sunday late 1830s. Gold was discovered in this pas- moaned the failure of the Church to May 23, 1943. He tells us that - The Bishop of toral area of large stations, in 1866 inquire into the spiritual welfare of and 1867 and the settlement sprang the settlers and the many volumes of Melbourne - Dr. Charles Perry and recollections published by itinerant Dean H.B. Macartney DD - deup nearby. There were several basic tracks bush clergymen do not mention the scribed as very energetic men, becoming aware of the settlement in from Melbourne in the 1850s to the Upper Goulburn." 1867, newly established gold fields of Dean Macartney made a visit to Jamieson, Woods Point and the township, with the intention of Enoch`s Point. establishing a church building. One track ran via Healesville, He had with him, Rev. W.H. CooFernshaw, Marysville to Woods per who "he left actively employed. Point. The other which interests us, He was soon joined by Rev. Andrew ran via Whittlesea, Kinglake and Toomath." Yea, crossing the Ultima Thule Creek They commenced services in pri[U.T. Creek] at a location near the back of the current Alexandra Li- ■ Church life began in the parish vate homes early in 1867. They quickly established a buildbrary, before following the area 10 years before earliest records Goulburn river alignment to the we have, which commenced in 1867. ing committee, including J.P. In 1857, the various Protestant Bainbridge [Manager of the Union Upper Goulburn District. denominations formed the Muddy Bank], Thomas Hall [the leading The settlement was first known as the Red Gate Diggings after the Creek Mission in Yea and Church of storekeeper] and Donald McKenzie

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Chapter 2: The Parish of Alexandra Established

[the lessee of the Mount Pleasant Run]. Services were conducted “under a large gum tree within a few yards of the site”, on the corner of Nihil and Webster Streets. It is stated that “In 1868 money was plentiful in Alexandra [the name that had been given the place] and the important ceremony of laying the foundation of the church was fixed for January 14, 1868". Mr. Bainbridge “requested Mrs Donald McKenzie to lay the foundation stone [a piece of timber]. This she did, giving it three taps with the mallet, which had been presented to her by the committee and declaring the foundation "had been well and truly laid". The assemblage dispersed, picking their several ways among the logs and stumps, yet to be removed from what was afterwards gazetted “Webster Street”. The building took only six weeks to build and was officially opened by the Dean of Melbourne the Very Rev. H.B. Macartney, on Sunday, March 1, 1868, assisted by Rev. W.H. Cooper and Rev A Toomath. On Friday, September 2, 1938, the Alexandra Standard reproduced an article formerly published 70 years earlier in the Melbourne Church News. The article gives us an understanding of the opening of the church: "A procession was formed at the school in the following order, First there were 28 aborigines (14 men, 6 lubras, and 8 children) headed by Mr Donald McKenzie, to whom they are very much attached, and certainly that was a rare sight. “Then came about 70 of the day and Sunday school children led by their teachers. Next about 200 of the people, and after them the trustees, church committee, and Revs. Messrs. Cooper and Toomath". The Alexandra Standard praised the building highly. In the Vestry of St. John`s is a copy of the Licence from the Bishop to Rev. Toomath and a dilapidated copy of the Order of Service of the Foundation laying, suggesting that the original intention had been to name the church “The Church of St. John the Evangelist". This has obviously not followed.

Chapter 3: The Church on the Webster Street site ■ It is recorded that over the next three years 300 people were baptised, some from families of the gold miners in the district. Services were held at Fawcett, Acheron, Lower Acheron, Upper Thornton, the Rubicon mill, Taggerty hall and private homes. Gradually, small churches were erected across the Parish as parishioners grew in number in those areas. More detail later. Rev. A Toomah remained at St. John`s until 1872 and there is mention of him riding to services from Yea. InAugust 1869 The Standard carried a report of a meeting chaired by Mr Frederick Coster, a Solicitor in Alexandra and one of the first members of the Alexandra Roads Board. Continued Next Page

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Local History From Previous Page His proposal to the congregation was that many people wished to see a clergyman appointed to take charge of Alexandra and Godfreys Creek exclusively and a parsonage would be necessary. An approach had been made in regard to a house in Downey Street East, owned by Mr. Bainbridge and others and an offer - seemingly for £150 - had been made. The Bishop had been approached and had promised £75, but it is not clear whether this offer was a loan or grant. The land would also have to be acquired from the Crown [purchase or licence was not clear]. The meeting agreed to proceed, including seeking contributions towards the cost. Another "Guardian" at this time was Joseph Proctor Bainbridge, who was presumably the owner of the land. He was a member of the first building committee in 1868, Manager of the Union Bank, Church Treasurer, a lay reader and Superintendent of the Sunday School. He also served as President of the Hospital Committee. It is not clear at this time from the newspaper whether they proceeded with the purchase or rented the property, but later reports seem to make it clear that the property was rented, but at a cost which put a serious strain on church finances. In May 1871 the Standard gives a report on the results of a bazaar "to pay down debt on the parsonage", so some commitment had been made by then, presumably rent. Again in November 1872, there is reference to the bazaar paying down debt. On t September 15, 1872, Rev. A. Toomah was farewelled. Rev. S.B. Scott was the new Rector, later in 1872. On March 15, 1873 a Concert was held to raise funds for a new harmonium. In April 1873 it was reported that "the new harmonium will be played on Easter Sunday by Mr. Starling". In April 1873 there is comment on the need for extensions to the Church building, emerging later as the need for a Chancel of 16x15 feet. In November 1873 there is a report in the Standard of Tenders to be opened on November 8. Note: In an address given by C. R. Long at the 75th Anniversary Dinner on May 22, 1943, he indicated that the Chancel requested by Rev. S.B. Scott, in this paragraph, was provided in 1875. Rev. John L`Oste arrived on May 8, 1875 to replace Rev. Scott. They were clearly in the Rectory in Downey Street as Mrs. L`Oste gave her address in Downey Street, in seeking someone to help in the grounds. At this stage there is little information about activities in the Parish, but Rev. John L`Oste and Mrs. L`Oste departed in 1878. Rev. John L`Oste was replaced by Rev. W. Hutchinson in 1878 - who also found time to be a member of the Alexandra Library Committee. About 1880, Services commenced at Kanumbra and the Church of St. Paul was completed around the end of 1888. There are several references in the St andard during Rev. Hutchinson`s time. The first in 1882 records a Vestry decision to replace the dilapidated carpet in the Aisle. The second was a more meaningful discussion in 1884 on the state of the Church building and the cost

● Inside St. John's Anglican Church at the corner of Webster and Nihil Streets, Alexandra, circa 1910. Courtesy: Kelly Petersen and David and Debbie Hibbert. Cahill presiding, a report that a brick of the rent for the parsonage. There Chancel was about to be added to was discussion around the possibilthe Webster Street Church at a cost ity of building a new Church [we of £37.15s. presume on the Webster Street site], No brick Chancel was ever built. including incorporating the existing This Chancel was probably built nave into a new parsonage and the in 1875 with a Vestry extension in chancel into a new Church. 1892. Agreement was reached to not at- ■ August 16, 1888: Rev. Cahill was ■ January 1891: Guardians tempt two buildings at once, but to in the Chair. At this meeting, Dr. H. Hutchinson, Maygar, Dr. H. go ahead with a parsonage and raise Lethbridge was authorised to pur- Lethbridge, George Cookson, Willchase a new Organ, though the price iam Hill, Waymouth, Harry West, funds for a new Church. Charles Munkton. His replacement in 1884 was Rev. was not disclosed. There were also some discus- ■ February 6, 1891: Vestry - The W. Jennings, about whom we know sions on a new Church, but it is nec- Standard reported that St. John`s little. to remember that the existing Choir to be expanded by the addiThen Rev. M.F. Cahill was ap- essary Church was on the Webster / Nihil tion of a number of boys. Mr. J.A. pointed in 1885. Street corner and they had in recent Waymouth is to take charge of the Purchase of the Rectory: years [1885] purchased a Rectory in entire Choir, which will probably After Rev. Cahill`s arrival the is- Downey Street. become a surpliced choir. sue of ownership of the Rectory and A good deal of this meeting is deAfter this month the evening serland was again raised. voted to how they firstly fund the vice at St. John`s will be fully choAt the Fete held on May 29, 1885, Organ and then a new Church. ral and an anthem will be sung each in opening the Fete, the Senior Guard- ■ November 12, 1888: Vestry - It Sunday evening. ian - Mr. H.W. Alston said that the was reported that Miller Point ■ September 1891: Meeting of purpose of the Fete was to purchase [Kanumbra] had declined to buy the Guardians. Discussion on a proposal old organ. The Organ Fund stood at to hold a Bazaar to raise funds for a the parsonage. There had been many references Cr £26.9.7, with a second instalment new Church. of £30 due on November 21. Rescinding of previous motion. over the years to the cost burden this ■ January 1889: The Guardians After the above discussion, a prorental had placed on the Parish. £30 were George Hall, Dr. H. Lethbridge, posal to rescind a previous agreePA is mentioned by him as the an- Josiah Waymouth, H.M. Hearle, ment to work towards a new church nual cost. William Hill, S. Maygar and H. was agreed, with one in opposition. In Brian Lloyd`s history book Sisley. George Hall was elected SecThen a proposal that the proceeds Alexandra & District he states that retary of the Vestry. A Guarantee for of the bazaar go to Church Funds. in 1885 a rectory was purchased [ob- £40 was signed with the Union ■ October 1891: At the following viously the existing Downey Street Bank, to guarantee the Organ Pay- meeting Dr. H. Lethbridge - the opponent of the last month's motion site], after £233 was raised by the ment. ■ August 1889: Report by the resigned as a Guardian. proceeds of a bazaar. There are no details available in Guardians on discussions with the ■ December 1891: Guardians - Disregarding a new Church, cussed their inability to pay the balthe Minute Books, but the Rectory Architects thought the cost would be of the or- ance of the Architect's fees [Phelps, site and building in Downey Street der of £1000 and in September a Inskip & Robertson] of £22.10. was purchased in 1885. Sketch Plan [for a brick church] was Agreed to offer £11, but by January But as we will see below, the trans- discussed. had agreed to pay the whole amount fer did not go through until 1887. Regrettably no details are avail- and to continue to look at improveA copy of the original Title (next able, but probably they were consid- ments to the Chancel. page) has been obtained from the ering a site at Webster / Nihil corner. ■ January 25, 1892: Guardians In October, they had revised Hutchinson, Maygar, Monkton, Diocese, giving the date of Transfer of Title as July 13, 1887, "being one Sketch Plans and elected a Building Hill, Waymouth, Alston, Stillman, Lipscombe. It seems that Rev. Cahill acre, two roods, seventeen perches Committee. Guardian Sisley wrote opposing had moved on at this time. This thereabouts". idea of a new Church and that he group of Guardians were interesting At the Vestry Meeting held on the would not be a Guarantor or Surety people: June 11, 1888: Vestry - Present - Rev. for such a project. - Waymouth, Josia Henry followed M. Cahill. Members - H.M. Hearle, ■ December 1889: The sub-com- Bainbridge as Manager of the Union James Lipscombe, William Hill, Dr. mittee reported on steps to reduce Bank, but also managed to be SecH. Lethbridge, George Hall. the cost of a new Church and £15 retary of the Alexandra Dairy ComThese men were leaders in their was paid toArchitect Inskip. George pany. community, as well as the Church. Cookson was added to the Guard- - Alston, Henry was Dog Inspector, H.M. Hearle was a Head Teacher ians to replace George Hall. Cookson Valuer and Rate Collector. - Lipscombe, James - lodged the of the Common School, William Hill was a Shire Councillor. ran a Bakery and General Store, ■ February 1, 1889: Annual Gen- first claim for alluvial gold mining. George Hall was a dairy farmer, eral Meeting - Vestry - It was reported - Maygar, Earnest had a property in the Alexandra Standard that a Spring Creek Rd. His brother L.C James Lipscombe was a Dog Inspec- in meeting had been held and presided Maygar won the first V.C. by a Victor and later a Rate Collector and over by Rev. Cahill. torian in the BoerWar. Valuer. Items of interest were that the ■ March 18, 1892: The Standard He was also remembered as the Incumbent`s stipend was £25 and the reported on a complaint that after first discoverer of alluvial gold at Church had recently purchased a Rev. Cahill`s Induction at Kilmore, Alexandra, having been the first to new Organ for £86 [see earlier re- there had been no replacement at apply for a claim according to Brian port]. Alexandra. For two Sundays a lay In January 1891, again Rev. M.F. reader had discharged the duties of Lloyd in Alexandra & District.

Chapter 4: The 50-Year Debate on a new Church

a Minister. There was criticism in the town that a congregation was unable to raise a "paltry" £150 a year. ■ April 1892: Rev. Cahill was replaced by Rev. H.W. Lane. He arrived in April 1892. ■ May 1892: Guardians - Mr. Maygar resigned and was replaced by Mr. Elliott from Kanumbra. Rev. Lane`s Stipend was set at £150 pa. ■ July 22, 1892: The Standard reported on an addition to the building [Webster Street] by a proper Organ Chamber, probably by a "skillion roofed" addition, also on the eastern side of the Chancel, an additional Vestry for use of the Sunday School. It was agreed to seek a loan of £50 from the Diocese and also agreed to accept Mr. Downer`s price of £21.5.0 for the eastern Vestry. ■ April 1898: The Standard reported the service times as Matins 11 am, Evensong and Holy Communion 7 pm - Preacher Rev. H.W. Lane. In the same month a report that the Choir had lost three members, Mrs. J.A. Gordon [after a lifetime attendance], Miss E. Kellock and Miss J. Whiting. ■ April 22, 1898: The Standard carried eulogies for two Parishioners of St. John's, Church Organist Mrs. Waymouth [Nee Hill] and Harry Robinson, who took up the Dry Creek Run in 1870 for three years, and he was described as one of our oldest pioneers [Lloyd, page 20]. Easter Monday:A Church Picnic was held on the banks of the Middle Creek, Kanumbra on the property of Mr. H. Fox. A shared picnic between Yarck Wesleyan and Kanumbra Church of England Sunday Schools, at which two meals were provided. ■ 1899: Rev. Lane was replaced by Rev. A.W. Rowed in 1899. Seven years for Rev. Lane seems a lengthy period in those days. The Standard of May 4, 1900 - St. John's Church services - Matins and Holy Communion 11 am, Johnsons 3 pm, Evensong 7 pm, Preacher Rev. Augustine Rowed. ■ 1901: Only a year later came Rev. W.H. Bear and in 1901 Rev. E.H. Scott. The outstanding aspect of Rev. Scott`s tenure seems to have been his disagreement with the Parish about the Rectory. Brian Lloyd in his book Alexandra & District gives us this information” "The Rectory building was pulled down in the early 1900s, as a solution to a controversy with Rev. Scott. The building to house his successor - Rev. J.A. Peck still serves the Parish". The new Rectory was built between 1907 and 1910, during the tenure of Rev. Peck. The early 1900s continues the pattern of short term appointments to Alexandra, as follows: 1908 - 1910 - Rev. J.A. Peck 1910 - 1914 - Rev. J.A. Watt[into the First World War period] 1914 - 1917 - Rev. S.O. Seward followed in the same year. 1917 - 1919 - Rev. C. Brammell. 1919 - 1921 - Rev. R.A. Scott[third Scott] 1921 - 1924 - Rev. E.A. Hunt ■ March 24, 1922:Annual General Meeting-The Standard reported on discussions to provide a new concrete chancel on the Webster Street site, It was deferred for consideration and obviously never proceeded. Vestry- Wardens-Rector`s - S. Walker, People`s Abomady, Leckie, Pearce, Howell, G.A. Payne. Dr. Gocher. Continued Next Page

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New church goes ahead in the 1930s ■ At this time of 1922 (and earlier), there were nine centres in the Alexandra Parish: • St. John's Alexandra. • Christ Church Marysville. • St. Thomas' Buxton. • St. Paul`s Kanumbra. • Taggerty - using the Taggerty hall. • St. Alban`s Thornton - using the Thornton hall. • Fawcett - using the Fawcett hall on Spring Creek Road. • Eildon Weir - St. Paul's- using the Eildon hall. • Acheron - using the Acheron hall. Alexandra, Marysville and Kanumbra usually had a service each Sunday, the others usually had one service a month. To administer all of this and allocate costs, the Church maintained a Central Council, which usually met quarterly. The meeting discussion was basically on how to apportion Stipends, Car Allowance and Car Sinking Fund and there were detailed records kept from 1923 - 1959 which survive today and provide valuable information for this period. An example follows: ■ January 1923: At Thornton [probably in the Thornton hall at this time as the Church building was not established there until 1933]. Chaired by Rector Rev. E.A. Hunt, assisted by Curate W.J. Chesterfield. Alexandra Delegates: - Jas. Clark, R.C. Sapsford, Harry Wood. Buxton: - John Batchelor, George Lewis. Marysville: -W. Elliott, F. Jellicoe. Kanumbra: - William Fox, Tim Fox. Thornton: - Mr. Martin. Acheron: - Anderson and Dobson. Taggerty: - Fred Walker, E. Webb. Eildon Weir: - Mr. Corrie. Fawcett: -Apology. ■ June 1923: Central Council - At the meeting at Taggerty, withArchdeacon Carter in the Chair - Rev. Hunt absent. The decision on contributions made was; Alexandra £155, Marysville £64, Kanumbra £34, Buxton £13.10, Taggerty £13.15, Fawcett £12, Gobur and Acheron £6.15 - Total £300. ■ 1924-1928: Rev. S.H. Burridge. ■ January 1925: Central Council met at Alexandra, with Rev. S.H. Burridge in the Chair. The meeting was mainly about non-payment of contributions by centres and the purchase of a Parish car. ■ January 13, 1926: Vestry - Rector Rev. S.H. Burridge, Gocher, Mayne, Leckie, Enscoe, Payne, Pilcher, Guthridge. This is likely a relative of John William Leckie who was a property owner in Acheron, also served as Shire President, President of the Hospital Committee, was Member for Benambra, and father of Dame Pattie Menzies GBE. Leckie Park in Alexandra was named in his honour. William Mayne owned Mulla Mullane Station. In March 1926: Central Council, with Rev. S.H. Burridge in the Chair at Taggerty: Alexandra represented by Guthridge, Wood and Pearce. Fawcettby Blackburn and Parsons. Taggerty by Webb and Walker. Buxton, Marysville and Kanumbra, not represented. Eildon, now a very small township had dropped out in 1927, services to be provided when possible, but not by reducing services elsewhere. ■ May 12, 1926: Mr. Pearce of Clark & Pearce agreed to meet the costs of issue of a Parish Paper. ■ June 9, 1926: Failure of Marysville to meet its financial com-

● Opening of The Rectory. Photographer: Lin Cumming. November 1, 1911. Courtesy: Sandra Cumming and the State Library of Victoria. mitments, services to be reduced in Smith [Gilbert Pearce was part of port of the Building Committee was number, unless an overdraft could the Clark & Pearce Mill, Harry received. be arranged at the bank. New Church Recommendations: Wood later becameShire Secretary]. ■ October 11, 1926: It was reported ■ By 1933: Central Council - The • That a title for the site of the that the Church had insufficient Parish was in somewhat of a crisis, present Church be applied for imfunds to meet its commitments. with all centres struggling to meet mediately. Agreed to ask the Ladies Guild to their quota. • That the rectory site be accepted devote the whole proceeds of the ■ In May 1933 at Taggerty, with as suitable [for the new Church] and forthcoming bazaar. Rev. Ball - the Curate from Eildon in be recommended to the Parishioners. ■ November 8, 1926: Ladies Guild the Chair, the Total allocated in Quo- • That the old Church be moved to thanked for £75 - proceeds of the tas was £375. the rectory site at an approx. cost of bazaar. ■ At the Meeting-May 1934, it was £100 and the old site be offered for ■ March 14, 1927: Marysville pur- agreed to write to the Bishop seek- sale. chased the old organ for £30. At the ing Financial aid. • That a recommendation be made same meeting a proposal to seek ■ March 13, 1933:Annual General to the parishioners that the new permission from the Bishop to sell Meeting - Elections resulted in Church be either brick or concrete. the Rectory at Auction, with a view Rector's Warden - G.A. Payne, • That the expenditure for the new to a new Rectory on the land adja- People's Wardens - H. Wood and building not to exceed £1500, includcent to the Church [in Webster G.E. Pearce. [H. Wood was Shire ing fittings. Street]. £200 to be set aside for a Secretary -1917 to 1940] Vestry - J.T. • That an immediate application is Parish Hall Fund. Guthridge, Don Baetz,Arthur Pot- made for Title and permission be Note: Obviously no thought of ter. [J.T. Guthridge was owner of the sought to sell the old site, from the moving the Church to the Rectory Standard Newspaper from 1921]. Diocese, also that a Grant be sought. site at this time! ■ March 12, 1934: Annual General ■ September 14, 1936: Vestry - A ■ September 1927: Vestry - Valu- Meeting - The Rector L.G. Ball re- letter was received from Meldrum ation of Rectory site £1250 - Reserve served his nomination. People's War- Architects, that the church should be £1250, expected cost of new Rec- dens G.E. Pearce and HWood. Ves- constructed in concrete, not brick. tory £1000 - on Webster Street Site. try - Arthur Potter, J.T. Guthridge The Committee agreed. ■ December 1927: Vestry - Thanks and D. Baetz. ■ October 6, 1936: Special Meetto Ladies Guild for £50 from the Baing of Parishioners - A Motion was zaar. agreed that read "That this meeting ■ May 1928: Vestry - Legacy of of Parishioners consider it an oppor£200 from Giles Estate. tune time to proceed with the build■ 1928-1931: Rev. W.A. Williams. ing of a new church. To be built on ■ July 9, 1928: Vestry - The State the Rectory site." The Vestry was School Committee asked about price authorised to proceed with obtaining of land adjoining the School. It was ■ 1935-1939: Rev. Douglas Blake - plans and specifications and tenders Presided over the construction of the to be invited - to be submitted to a agreed to meet them on site. ■ September 10: Vestry - It was new Church on the Downey Street further meeting of Parishioners. Furagreed to sell a small parcel of land site and the move [rebuilding] of the ther that the present Church be readjoining the School for £100 to the old Church building as the Church moved to the Rectory site at the earSchool Committee. The Vestry re- hall to that site. liest convenient date. ceived a Report of a meeting of the ■ October 1935: Rev. Blake was ■ October 25, 1936: Extraordinary Central Council on July 29, where welcomed to his first meeting of the Meeting of the Vestry in the Church the Stipend was raised to £400, and Central Council, which was still • A motion was carried at this meetthe Rector was required to provide struggling with the financial crisis ing that the School Committee be his own car and travelling expenses. and seeking ways to even the load offered the whole frontage of the Alexandra`s quota was raised to £206 between the parish centres. Church property in Webster Street PA. 50 per cent of the proceeds from ■ February 1936: Rev. Blake in the for £200, subject to the Vestry being the Church Fete was to go to the Chair, Building Account £800 with allowed time to remove the present Vestry debt and interest - Total £868. Church. Building Fund. Note: reading these records, one Churchwardens - Guthridge, Wood ■ November 16, 1936: Vestry - It wonders where this new Church was and Pearce. Vestry G.A. Payne, was advised that the School ComCarter, Potter, Bunting, Anderson, mittee had written advising that the to be built? Probably on the Webster Street Williams. Education Department was preSite, because of the above discus- ■ May 4, 1936: Vestry - Meeting pared to pay £200 for the Church sion on selling the Rectory site and held on this day it was advised that grounds. It was agreed to accept this, building on the Webster Street site. the Vestry was investigating a new subject to a provision of not exceedChurch. ■ 1931-1935: Rev. L.G. Ball. ing 6 months to move buildings. A Building Committee was ap- ■ October 1936: Central Council ■ 1932: Annual General Meeting Rev. L.G. Ball in the Chair for his pointed - Messrs Anderson, Pearce, Rev. Blake in the chair, with first meeting. Churchwardens G.E. Carter, Guthridge, Rev. Blake as Alexandra representatives - Pearce Pearce and H. Wood - The Rector Chair. To deal with every aspect of and Wood, Marysville - Dowdle and reserved his nomination. Vestry J.T. the new Church building. Couzens, Taggerty - Webb and Guthridge, E.W. Wilcoxian, R.S. ■ August 4, 1936: Vestry - The Re- Walker, Buxton - Fiske, Guthridge

Chapter 5: Planning the new Church

[Secretary] and an apology from Kanumbra. The Council faced a Diocesan requirement of £386 and allocated it to: Alexandra £ 200 Marysville 90 Kanumbra 37 Eildon Weir 15 Buxton 17 Taggerty 17 Thornton 10 Fawcett seems to have faded out of the picture. ■ January 18, 1937: Vestry -Accepted the Architect`s proposal of 3½% Fee for plans for the new Church. ■ April 5, 1937: Vestry - Mr. Lancier Thompson to accompany the Rector to Melbourne to be present at the opening of Tenders. Mr. Thompson had recently joined the Vestry - he was the Shire Engineer - and had agreed to supervise the construction of the new church. ■ July 5, 1937: Vestry - It was reported that after earlier discussions with the Architect, the Rector and Mr. Thompson had delivered revised plans to go to the three lowest tenderers for re-pricing. Financing the new Church was discussed, agreed to aim for £400 from Parishioners and seek an Overdraft with seven Guarantors required. ■ August 1, 1937: Parishioners Meeting - The recommendation to accept the price of Mr. G.A. Payne of £1885 was presented. To this must be added Architects fees, removal costc of the old Church, etc. making a total outlay of £2000. The Rector Rev. Blake explained the financial situation to the meeting, with an Overdraft of £500 arranged and donations promised, there would be about £250 needed to meet all commitments. Recommendation from the meeting - “That the Building Committee be informed that his Meeting agrees to proceed”. The Builder - Mr. G. Payne - offered to erect, free of cost, entrance gates to the new Church in memory of Mrs. G. Payne Snr.` Mr. Payne Snr. offered £100 towards the extra cost of a tiled roof for the Church. Foundation Stone: The Foundation Stone is to be laid by the Bishop, if possible, if not Rev. Blake. The date was set for November 1, 1937 - altered later to November 13, 1937 and was carried out by Rev. Douglas Blake Rector. ■ November 1, 1937: It was decided that the ceiling in the new Church should be of selected local hardwood. ■ December 6, 1937: Vestry - Received a Report on finances of the new Church, showing an approximate final cost of £2200, including a £500 overdraft. £80 had been contributed by the Ladies Guild. It was advised that £100 would be available from the Memorial Fund for furnishings. ■ March 14, 1938: Annual General Meeting - Wardens elected Guthridge, Wood and Pearce. Vestry - Howell, Anderson, Payne, Bunting, Carter and Sapsford. At this meeting Plans were requested for moving the old church to the new site and thanks were expressed to Clarke & Pearce for the donation of the dressed timber for the ceiling of the new church. Continued Next Page

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Local History From Previous Page ■ April 1938: Central Council -at Buxton was again chaired by Rev. Blake, the Council debated selling some of the Rectory land, possibly planning for capital for the proceeding construction of the new Church on the front of that land. At the same meeting, it was discussed how the Council now faced a commitment to the Diocese of £415, to be allocated between the eight centres, presumably including Fawcett. ■ May 1938: Vestry - A tentative date for opening of the new Church on Downey Street was discussed and set for August 13, 1938. It was agreed to offer the old Church building in Webster Street to the Education Department for a minimum price of £120. If not accepted, it was decided to continue with the move of the old Church to Downey Street.

Chapter 6: Completing the new Church, Hall

■ The Anglican Church moved to its new building on the present site on Downey Street in 1938. Miles Lewis` Australian Architectural records show sketch designs in 1935 by Architect Louis R. Williams of 100 Queen Street, Melbourne for St. John`s Church. The new church, constructed by George A. Payne & Son, Master Builder, was constructed of reinforced concrete. As early records show, this was partly because obtaining bricks in Alexandra was difficult at that time. The foundation stone was laid on November 13, 1937 by the Rector Rev. Douglas Blake. The style was described as “Arts and Crafts Continuing Gothic Norman.” The Opening of the new Church, by the Bishop of Wangaratta - The Very Reverend J.S. Hart - was on August 13, 1938. The actual cost of the new Church [apart from furnishings] was quoted at £2036. Mr. George Payne Snr. donated £100 to have a tiled roof instead of galvanised iron, as previously reported. It was consecrated in August 1943 by the Right Reverend T.M.Armour, Bishop of Wangaratta. See more details later. The Church hall at Downey Street: As outlined earlier, the present Church hall was the original timber church, constructed in 1868 at the corner of Nihil and Webster Streets, Alexandra. This building was dismantled and the components moved to its current site in 1938, rebuilt and enlarged, including a new roof [of 1938 roofing iron - advice of Ken Ackerman], next to the new Church and has been used as the church hall since then. A plaque inside the hall commemorates it as the first church built in 1868. [Perhaps the plaque should record the substantial changes and that it was rebuilt on the new site]. The Shire Heritage Study notes that a 1909 photograph, said to be of the first church, is significantly different and comments that the roof may have been changed when it was moved onto the present site. Our history records that by September 6 this work had been done and Mr. Pearce had been asked to prepare to open the new hall on the Downey Street site.

● Official proceedings at St John’s Anglican Church. Photo courtesy: St John’s Church. As mentioned elsewhere in this time and turned Methodist, and the The site was donated by the history, it is interesting to speculate Methodist Church was built on the Sparke family [for a nominal sum in what form the old Church arrived same site. of £10]. Mrs. Olivia Sparke died in on site. A history of the Kanumbra Meth- 1934 and the pews were made and Later in this history, we will at- odist Church and the Yarck Pres- donated in her name. tempt to show where additions were byterian Church, written by Pat The cross was donated by Mrs. made, but it does appear that it ar- McGuigan, tells how there was co- Brightie Weinberg in memory of her rived on site without the present operation between the Anglican and mother, Mrs. Stillman of Alexandra stage, toilets, store room at the north- Methodist Churches of Kanumbra, and the candlesticks in memory of ern end or the meeting room and with a joint Sunday School being held Peter Rollason, died aged about kitchen on the western side. Also it after services. three. had a totally new roof. Thomas Fox, son of James, was The Anglican and Presbyterian On November 25, 1938, the Stan- church Secretary for over 50 years, ladies have always enjoyed a close dard carried a report of the Village then his son Eric took over until 1976. relationship. Fair organised by the ladies of St. Five branches of the Fox family The Guild ladies redecorated the John`s Guild, probably to raise funds comprised most of the congregation, interior completely. for the new Church Overdraft. numbers were good, there were nuRev. Fred Morrey (1967-1970) Insurance was tentatively ar- merous baptisms, but only two wed- was very popular with the young ranged for the new Church at £2000 dings and a few funerals. people of Thornton and for a time pounds and hall at £300. In the early days, services were there was a number of young people The Rectory: held only once a month, later once a attending Church, including Mary We believe that the present Rec- fortnight. Robb and her four sons who attended tory was built between 1907 and Linen was crocheted by Elvie Fox regularly. 1910, and was officially opened in and she was organist from 1920 to But many young people, like the November 1911. 1945, then Jean Fox took over. Robb boys, moved from the district From recent research, the earlier In later years furnishings were do- for education and employment. building and site appears to have nated in memory of Charles, WillThe Church closed in the 1980s, been leased from 1869, at a cost of iam, Thomas and Timothy Fox and prematurely in the opinion of some around £30 PA, at a time when the wives. parishioners, and the land and buildRector was being paid £25 PA. The "Blessing of the Fleece" was ing were sold. It is also now clear that the site started by Rev. Angus Cooper and St. Paul's Eildon: was purchased in 1885 at a cost of held in Eric Fox`s woolshed, then The first entry in the Eildon Regaround £250, in the time of Rev. alternatively with Roy Fox. ister of Services was on January 17, Cahill. Services at Kanumbra eventu- 1915. After a dispute between the ally ceased and the Church land was Services were held at the Upper Guardians and Rev. E.H. Scott sold in May 1987. Thornton hall, then at Eildon Weir [1901-1907] the earlier building was The furnishings of Kanumbra hall until 1925. demolished and later rebuilt for Rev. provided the Chapel at St. John's, In May 1924, a start was made to J.A. Peck. with the stained glass window in the erect an Anglican Church at Eildon. Brian Lloyd in his book Chapel, which was donated by the This was on land allocated by the Alexandra & District notes that it Ladies Guild as a final distribution State Rivers and Water Supply "continues to serve the parish". Some of their funds. Commission. repairs and repainting were carried In the Church, adjacent to the first service was held in the out in 1950 at a cost of around £500. Vestry door, a fine stained glass win- newThe in March 1925, by the It was restored and extended in dow remembers Doris, wife of Roy Rev.building Bruce Hall. 1987 at a cost of approximately Fox. On Palm Sunday 1925, 47 mem$50,000. More details on this later. Roy died in June 2016, after a life- bers of the Church community attime of service to the church and the tended the service of Dedication by community, particularly the CFA and the Bishop of Wangaratta. the Rotary Club of Alexandra. In 1951, when the Big Eildon He received an OAM in 2016. Project was commenced, the Roy's daughter Sharon, also a Church was moved to the corner of Rotarian, recently donated to St. High and Fifth Streets, in the new ■ Key dates for the wider parish are John's a large Bible and book of Township. The land was later sold to the recorded throughout, but Norma common prayer which once were Church for £100 by State Waters Miller`s Partners In Mission 1984 used in St. Paul's Kanumbra. St. Alban's Thornton: and Water Supply Commission. provides much more information 1930 to 1984 In recent years, after the turn of about the wider parish. Only Anglican and Presbyterian the Century, attendances declined St. Paul's Kanumbra: Mr. James Snr. and Mrs. Sarah services were held in Thornton. and for a time the Presbyterian and These took place in the old Anglicans conducted joint services. Fox were married in Coburg in Efforts were made to establish a 1856. James Fox Snr. selected Thornton hall until the 1930s. The former Police Station and cell, joint rebuilding or shared accommoallotments at Kanumbra in 1871 and purchased Lorton Vale in 1881 when a small weatherboard structure, was dation project, but without success. Both Churches decided to sell he and Sarah moved to the area. moved from Eildon to Thornton, to their sites and the Eildon commuThey were the instigators to have form St. Alban's Church, in 1933. It had been used for that purpose nity, through the efforts particularly a Church built at Kanumbra. Mr. McGuigan, an adjoining land during the construction of the Eildon of Anglican Dick McKernan, applied owner, donated the land for the Dam from 1914 to 1924 [interrupted successfully to the Diocese for the St. Paul`s building and contents to Church around 1873 and services by the War]. The Thornton people had been be transferred to the Eildon Museum commenced about 1880/81 with the Church building being completed saving up and purchased the Eildon site, in 2013. building (price not mentioned). This work was completed after a about 1888. See the account in the Alexandra great deal of personal labour largely Mr. McGuigan had a falling out by Dick McKernan. with the Anglican Minister of the Standard of October 8, 2003.

Chapter 7: The wider Parish

Buxton and Marysville: The Church of St. Thomas' at Buxton, was dedicated by Dr. Coe, the Archbishop of Melbourne on May 3, 1895. Christ Church, Marysville was built in 1912 and enlarged in 1942 and in 1959 [after being moved down from a higher position on the site] with the Rectory nearby. The timber church was much loved by the Marysville community and the many visitors to the town. The Marysville and Buxton Parish separated from the Alexandra Parish during the tenure of the Rev. John Clayden 1961-1966, due to the amount of work for one priest in the then Parish and the continued development of the Marysville community and remains a separate parish to date. The Centenary of the Buxton church was celebrated at a very large service conducted by the Bishop of Wangaratta - the Right Rev. Paul Richardson, in 1995, after extensive renovations to the Church. It was organised by a committee of the total congregation, chaired by the Rector, Father Andrew Schreuder, Verger Ivy Smith, the Duncan, Clement and Pawsey families. Several very large marquees were needed, the Church continues to be active as part of the Marysville / Buxton Parish. The Church survived the 2009 Bushfires. The 90th Anniversary of Christ Church was celebrated on January 6, 2002, at a service conducted by Rector FatherAndrew Schreuder and the Right Rev. David Farrer, Bishop of Wangaratta. On Black Saturday, February 7, 2009, Christ Church burnt with most of the township of Marysville, but the Rectory survived, with Father Schreuder`s own house. Some 34 of the residents of the town died in the devastating fires and this included several of the congregation. After the fire, most of the displaced Marysville population slept in houses, St. John`s hall, on floors etc in Alexandra, after a convoy of some 200 people, including Father Andrew Schreuder, led by several devoted policemen from Woods Point and Marysville, reached Alexandra. FatherAndrew felt that there had been some divine intervention, when his house and then his car, parked at the Golf Club, were unharmed, although a large truck alongside the car was burned out. Services continued in Marysville, in the temporary building provided by the Roman Catholic Church and the Buxton Church, on alternate Sundays. Plans to replace Christ Church building were in progress for some years and after some changes of mind and approach, a new Committee was established in 2014, that included the author of this history. It was chaired by Team Vicar Father John Jessop, and work on a new building commenced in 2016 on the same site. The new church was handed over in October 2017, and dedicated in November 2017, by the Very Rev. Bishop John Parkes, Bishop of Wangaratta. The Church Bell used in the new building was the one first installed in 1915 in a separate wooden structure. When this failed, some years later, a new steel structure was built in its place by David Perry. Given in the name of Alice Ada Taylor, the Bell has now been placed in a tower in the new church. While the Parish remains separate, a Team ministry was established between Alexandra, Marysville / Buxton and Yea. The Team Rector was Father Paul Wood of Alexandra with a Parish Vicar at Yea, and Marysville / Buxton, with Father Graeme Brown of Alexandra also participating. to Be Continued Next Week

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SEYMOUR DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION RESULTS A-GRADE

■ Results. Round 3. Saturday, October 20. Avenel drew Eastern Hill. Yea Tigers drew Tallarook. Broadford drew Kilmore.

B-GRADE

■ Results. Round 3. Saturday, October 20. Eastern Hill drew Avenel. Kilmore drew Broadford. Tallarook drew Yea Tigers. Seymour drew Royals. Pyalong drew Alexandra.

C-GRADE

■ Results. Round 3. Saturday, October 20. Alexandra drew Pyalong. Broadford Red drew Royals. Puckapunyal Wanderers drew Broadford Black. Kilmore drew Puckapunyal Nomads. Seymour drew Eastern Hill.

DIAMOND VALLEY CRICKET ASSOCIATION RESULTS BARCLAY SHIELD

■ Results. Round 2. Saturdays, October 2027. Riverside v North Eltham Wanderers. Diamond Creek v Plenty 8/64. Epping v Montmorency. Bundoora 8/128 N Sharma 45 B Brewer 29* N Pietsch 4/31 O Toussaint 2/17 v Rosanna. Lower Eltham v Macleod.

MONEY SHIELD

■ Results. Round 2. Saturdays, October 2027. Eltham drew Mernda. Mill Park v Lalor Stars 216 A Manoilovski 40 R Mittica 34* J Steele 26 Old Paradians 4/82(cc) UJ Ranasinghe 45 v Lower Plenty 92 D Fielding 25 UJ Ranasinghe 9/22. Greensborough v Heidelberg 5/220 B Nihill 54 P Cashen 52 RJ Hunt 32 FW Stewart 30. Banyule v Bundoora United.

MASH SHIELD

■ Results. Round 2. Saturdays, October 2027. Hurstbridge 4/165 K Edussooriya 92* JR Lovett 30* M Berry 26 N Brown 3/41v Thomastown United. Whittlesea 124 BA Avola 50 RS Mendis 49 SJ Malone 7/24 J Sassella 3/23 v Research Eltham Collegians 2/38 B Timewell 27*. Thomastown v Panton Hill. Laurimar 8/ 189 AJ Nicholls 58 AC Dickson 32 R Bonnici 2/ 16 S Sharma 2/42 M Jones 2/48 v South Morang.

B-GRADE

DIAMOND VALLEY CRICKET ASSOCIATION RESULTS F1-GRADE

■ Results. Round 2. Saturdays, October 2027. Diamond Creek v Bundoora. Eltham v Old Paradians. South Morang 4/48 v Rosanna 66 MA Robinson 4/12 P Samaraweera 3/5. Macleod v Heidelberg 7/205 AStone 58 C Hoyne 45 CS Bedi 38 K Bibby 3/21.

F2-GRADE

■ Results. Round 2. Saturdays, October 2027. Lalor Stars v Lower Plenty. Lower Eltham v Mill Park. North Eltham Wanderers v Whittlesea. Rosanna 0/13 v Riverside 109 S Merrifield 29 JJ McCaig 4/41 B Smith 3/25 J Jackson 2/11.

UNDER 18

■ Results. Round 2. Friday, October 19. Mernda 1/76 P Gill 30* JW Ladiges-Tucker 27* def Lower Eltham 6/75(cc) H Khan 2/6. Mill Park 2/111 L Gioskos 46 A Guerra 39* def Lower Plenty 7/101(cc) L Biggs 42 MW Hughes 34 W Cookson 3/12 MA Hayse 2/16 A Sacco 2/26. Epping: Bye. Montmorency 6/95(cc) K Ramshaw 2/8 def by Eltham/Dennis 6/111(cc) DM Gregory 36 PE Bourke 30 L Kirkright 27 P Watson 3/16 FJ Pendlebury 2/24.

E-GRADE

UNDER 12 BLUE

■ Results. Round 2. Friday, October 19. Laurimar Cricket Club v Riverside. Montmorency 112 IP Dugdale 2/14 def by Banyule 3/157(cc) JR Lee 28 A Simon 25 B McDermott 2/28. Epping 4/117(cc) def Heidelberg 3/56(cc) P Jaswal 2/1. Lower Eltham 9/45(cc) L Shepherd 2/2 W Thorne 2/2 J Humphreys 2/7 def by Research Eltham Collegians 6/107(cc) L Shepherd 29.

YEA GOLF CLUB REPORT

■ Results. Round 1. Saturday, October 20. Rivergum 4th XI 2/111 def Reservoir Mayston 2nd XI 8/108(cc). Strathewen 3rd XI drew Kinglake. Lalor Warriors 2nd XI drew Preston YCW District 3rd XI.

CENTRAL DIVISION BOWLS RESULTS MIDWEEK PENNANT

■ Results. Round 2. Tuesday, October 16. Wallan 82, 13 d Seymour 68, 3. Wallan: Brian Smethurst 19, 0. Barry Lingham 26, 1. Peter F3-GRADE Glass 37, 2. Match Total 82, 3. Side Points 10. ■ Results. Round 2. Saturdays, October 20- Totals 82, 13. Seymour: Ian Eichfuss 26, 2. 27. Epping 4/44 v Diamond Creek 63. Bundoora Dianne Staples 26, 1. Gail Krzciuk 16, 0. Totals United def Mernda. Thomastown United 105 A 68, 3. Seymour VRI 99, 16 d Broadford 43, 0. Sood 40* N Osborne 5/25 S Cullen 2/18 v Plenty Seymour VRI: Greg Jones 28, 2. William Dawe 2/69 JM Osborne 25. Banyule 7/206(cc) TD 30, 2. Mario Furletti 41, 2. Match Total 99, 6. Elmer 80 TE Hope 37 DR Veal 26 GT Hill 3/83 Side Points 10. Totals 99, 16. Broadford: Helen JR Di Giuseppe 2/63 v Old Paradians. Barnes 21, 0. Pamela Duerkop 13, 0. Jennifer Dorrens 9 0. Totals 43, 0. Yea 74, 12 d Kilmore G1-GRADE ■ Results. Round 2. Saturdays, October 20- 66, 4. Yea: Justin Branch 23, 2. Denis Marshall 27. Diamond Creek v Research Eltham Colle- 27, 0. Joy Marshall 24, 0. Match Total 74, 2. gians. Montmorency 6/394(cc) JA Coley 154* Side Points 10. Totals 74, 12. Kilmore: Matthew W Norton 91* K Williams 45 T Williams 38 S Grindlay 12, 0. Kevin Mayberry 29, 2. Joan Hutton 3/81 P Philp 2/112 v South Morang. Grindlay 25, 2. Totals 66, 4. Alexandra 0, 8 v Thomastown 1/7 v Lalor Stars 196 S Cini 51 D Eildon 0, 8. DIV. 1 PENNANT Vasilev 29 G Thomas 3/15 A Singh 3/24 GS Rai 2/21. Laurimar 8/305(cc) N Mills 109* N Rouw ■ Results. Round 2. Saturday, October 20. 46* DS Crain 32 B Eastaway 25 N Kovac 4/40 Alexandra 75, 14 d Eildon 56, 2. Alexandra: C Bosso 2/60 v Macleod. Greg Gilmore 32, 2. Robert Beghamy 33, 2. Alan Boyd 10, 0. Match Total 75, 4. Side Points 10. G1-GRADE ■ Results. Round 2. Saturdays, October 20- Totals 75, 14. Eildon: Steve Matcham 18, 0. 27. Lower Plenty def Greensborough. Riverside Rodney McGowan 12, 0. Lynette Sproles 26, 2. v Laurimar Cricket Club Black 265 D Fox 91 A Totals: 56, 2. Wallan 73, 15 d Kilmore 68, 1. Hoogenraad 41 M Hutchings 35 S Thompson Graham Edwards 28, 2. Paul Newell 21, 1. Brian 30 J Miles 2/22 TArchibald 2/22 J Atkinson 2/ Smethurst 24, 2. Match Total 73, 5. Side Points 26 H Collis 2/57. Diamond Creek v Lower 10. Totals 73, 15. Kilmore: Kevin Mayberry 25, Eltham. Laurimar Cricket Club Teal 9/195(dec) 0. John Reimann21, 1. William Hanna 22, 0. P Parashar 71 R Joon 28 G Singh 27 v Epping 2/ Totals 68, 1.Broadford 0, 8 v Yea 0.8. Seymour VRI 0, 8 v Seymour 0,8. 40 .

■ Results. Round 2. Saturdays, October 2027. Montmorency v Epping. Macleod 9/204 B Rodda 77 J Roberts 34 J Chiminello 31 M Brennan 2/10 D Brennan 2/13 M Fullelove 2/57 v Bundoora. Mernda v Diamond Creek 9/178(cc) JP Merrett 34* A McCormick 29* DT Wells 25 UNDER 16 BLUE R Corrigan 4/33 D Bainbridge 3/59. Rosanna v ■ Results. Round 2. Friday, October 19. Riverside 2/154 BT Money 71* B Gedge 45 S Laurimar 2/89(cc) N Welsh 36 B Khan 27* def Edward 25* C Douglas 2/40. by Mernda 6/97 A Chopra 49 N Welsh 2/13 B C-GRADE Khan 2/17. Bundoora United 3/135(cc) J Lemire ■ Results. Round 2. Saturdays, October 20- 51* I Dhanoa 34* def by Montmorency 5/139 A 27. Plenty v Eltham. Lalor Stars 194 A Jordanidis Crick 37 B Binion 31 WJ Richardson 30 I Dhanoa 56 AAbbas 43 CP Muir 4/42 DP Pattison 2/16 2/27. Diamond Creek 2/85 def Epping 8/39(cc) MP Cocks 2/37 v Old Paradians. Bundoora T Downes 4/1 C Pilatti 2/14. Banyule/Lower United 7/258(cc) D Stafford 133* G Flack 38 C Plenty 7/51(cc) N Willis 3/3def by Research Zealley 38 LJ Gibb 3/89 C Mackay 2/21 B Eltham Collegians 0/55 N Willis 31*. Thomas 2/21 v North Eltham Wanderers. HeidelUNDER 14 BLUE berg v Mill Park. ■ Results. Round 2. Friday, October 19. ReD-GRADE search Eltham Collegians 3/83 D McColgan 35* ■ Results. Round 2. Saturdays, October 20- def Mernda 7/57(cc). Riverside 1/147(cc) M 27. Lower Plenty vBanyule. Research Eltham Coates 33* AS Rae 26* def Laurimar 38 AS Collegians v Riverside. North Eltham Wander- Rae 2/1 M Coates 2/2 B Livy 2/14. Epping 4/ ers v Hurstbridge. Greensborough v Lower 139(cc) R Desai 27* T Kunelius 25 NJ Bowler Eltham. 2/4 def Banyule 7/70(cc) T Kunelius 2/3. ■ Results. Round 2. Saturdays, October 2027. Riverside v Laurimar. Montmorency v Banyule 7/328 SM Pinner 78 RA Malcolm 45 WG Barnes 38 PA Davis 37* DL Rodda 36 JD Bowler 29 SJ Veal 29 C Snelson 2/26 C Butcher 2/62. Panton Hill v Thomastown 8/142 LAlberti 80 CB O'Connor 5/36 S Tung 3/13. Thomastown United v Mernda 6/298(cc) R Virtue 136 DB McAuley 61 R Gething 26* N Singh 3/66 n basanisi 2/69.

NORTH METRO CRICKET ASSOCIATION F-GRADE RESULTS

DIV. 2 PENNANT

■ Results. Round 2. Saturday, October 20. Alexandra: Bye. Kilmore 89, 16 d Wallan 54, 0. Kilmore: Team 1 27, 2. Team 2 30, 2. Team 3 32, 2. Match Total 89, 6. Side Points 10. Totals 89, 16. Wallan: Mark Sims 25, 0. Peggy Bell 16, 0. John Coustley 13, 0. Totals 54, 0. Seymour 0, 8 v Seymour VRI 0.8.

YEA GOLF CLUB REPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS

■ The third round of the Yea Golf Club Championships was concluded Saturday after a delayed start due to the wet conditions. In A-Grade, Rick Wills (6) was able to maintain his lead winning by three strokes with a total of 239 for the three rounds, from Michael Spagnolo (7) second and Gary Pollard (12) two shots back in third. In B-Grade Jeff Moss (14) held on to his fivestroke lead to claim his first club title with 264. Dredge (22) won the C-Grade Championship with 292. Both Jeff with 220 nett and Bill with 211 nett won the handicap awards for their grades as well. The Clark Trophy for best overall handicap winner was A-Grade player Gary Pollard who completed three week’s winning form totalling 206 nett. Gary Pollard won the day event with a nett 72, with Brian Simmons (11) second on 74. Third on CB was Peter Williams (24) from Michael Spagnolo (7) and Jeff Moss (14) on 75. The putting was won by Brian Simmons with 26 putts and the NTP was Peter Williams on the 14th. Kevin Coghlan won the Club Award. The Chooklotto stubbie holder was won by Peter Williams and the chook by Peter Johnston.

● Rick Wills. Photo: Alan Pell Final Championship Results: A-Grade - Stroke Handicap. B-Grade Rick Wills 239 227 , Jeff Moss 264 220, Michael Spagnolo 242 221, Greg Clements 272 227, Gary Pollard 244 206 , Martin Lowe 274 229, Brian Simmons 261 228 , Rob O’Halloran 283 229, Alan Pell 264 224 , Kevin Coghlan 291 249, Neil Peterson 268 227. C-Grade - Bill Dredge 292 211, Ivor Brayley 320 236. - Alan Pell Isobell Bett Memorial On Thursday (Oct. 18) Royal Yea celebrated the Isobel Bett Memorial Tournament this year, sponsored by Norma Tobias. Norma gave a short story for those who did not know, or for those who wanted to remember Isobel. A touching tribute. Thank you Norma. Some 41 ladies came to help celebrate and compete for the Trophy and although the day was a little damp at times, the course a little heavy ,the boys presented the course in top condition. Many thanks for all the volunteers tireless efforts. Norma had a wonderful time presenting the winners their trophy as equally as those who won them. This year Jenni Vennell (26) from Lancefield really enjoyed the course as she came in with a 69 Nett taking home the beautiful trophy, Jenni also won the C-Grade scratch. Congratulations. Other winners: A-Grade scratch, Gail Leigh (9) 83; A-Grade handicap, Chris Doherty (18) 73; B-Grade scratch, on a 5 way count back Loretta Mathews (21) 97 . Our only local who had any fame was our Vicky Clements (23) 97 winning B-Grade Handicap. C-Grade handicap, Wendy Gosden (32) 70 also won the veterans. NTP Loretta Mathews, Sue Innes and Justine Collins. Teams event Heather Jenkins, Gail Leigh and Marg Fahey. Another special occasion celebrated two birthdays: Adrianne Anglin and Gail Leigh both not only having birthdays but are both leading the Player of the Year points on 21. With only five tournaments remaining and also a few other ladies scratching their way to the top should be quite an exciting time ahead. Good luck ladies. Many thanks to those who helped on the day to make it such a success. - Karen Sangster

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