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What type of local MP would you be? ■ The Local Paper this week conducted a snap poll of the seven Indi candidates, to gain an indication of what type of responsive representative they might be to the local area. “What personal visits have [you] made to people in the Murrindindi area (includes Alexandra, Yea, Kinglake and Marysville) in the month since April 10 when the election was called?” we asked on Friday. We set a 5pm deadline. Steve Martin (Lib.), Eric Kerr (Labor) and Helen Robinson (Greens) emailed replies by deadline time. Shane Wheatland (United Australia Party) sent an email reply outlining his biographical information, but did not address our question. There were no replies by deadline time from Jason Whalley (Derryn Hinch Justice Party), Helen Haines (Independent) and Mark Byatt (Nationals). Dr Haines’ late greply is on Page 11. Steve Martin (Liberal) said his visits to Murrindindi had been: ■ April 10 - Day in Alexandra, meeting with the Murrindindi Shire Council, ■ April 14 - Visit to Yea and Glenburn, ■ April 19 -Visit to Alexandra - Attended the Easter Show with Cindy McLeish. ■ April 23 - Day in Murrindindi - Listening Posts in Yea, Kinglake, Marysville and Alexandra. ★ Eric Kerr (Labor) said: “I've met with Murrindindi Council, visited Kinglake for a street talk and discussion around where the $750,000 should go commited by Bill Shorten late last year when we were both in Kinglake.. “As well as discussions around Kinglake's memorial church. We've had our pres-

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● Helen Haines: did not respond by deadline ence at local markets as you saw (Yea). “I've visited Gaffney's Creek to talk to residents. I've been out in Glenburn talking to residents about mobile blackspots as well as Buxton where this was raised as an issue again back in 2016. “I've continued my advocacy for the protection of old growth forest in the Rubicon and surrounds.” ★ Helen Robinson (Greens) replied: “For the purposes of your survey of the candidates activities in the Murrindindi area I must admit that I have not been to your area during the period of the election. “I have continued to work full time in my veterinary practice throughout the election period. “This has significantly impacted on my ability to actively campaign, restricting me to participation in the live candidate forums in the last two weeks, and replying to media requests for Q & A and doing commercial and community

Editorial Comment Dindi’s hold on Indi ■ Murrindindi voters have a great deal of power at the Federal election this Saturday (May 18). Murrindindi constitutes about one-quarter of the Indi electorate. About one-quarter of the Indi polling booths are in and around Murrindindi. Murrindindi voters have the leverage to decide who might win a potential neck-and-neck race. The national media spotlight has been on Helen Haines, who wants to take over from Cathy McGowan as the area’s independent MHR. There has been considerable arrogance in the Haines campaign: some of her team take her election victory as being fait accompli. Equal favourite, Liberal Steve Martin, says he has made four visits to Murrindindi in the month between April 10-May 10. Nationals candidate Mark Byatt did not respond to our enquiry about what work he had done in Murrindindi to earn local votes. Labor’s man, Eric Kerr, 25, has impressed us as courteous and caring about Murrindindi issues. The Greens’ Helen Robinson has admitted she has not been in Murrindindi for a single visit. We have not been able to get a word out of Jason Whalley (Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party). Shane Wheatland seems happy to toe the party line for Clive Palmer’s United Australia Party. Show us what you think, Murrindindi.

● Steve Martin: made 4 visits to M’dindi radio broadcasts, to the best of my ability, in the time left at the end of my long days at work. “I have not intentionally ignored the issues of the south. It is just the reality for me as a small business owner.” ★ The Local Paper also asked: “What do you say to suggestions that the southern quarter of the Indi electorate is largely ignored by Federal candidates?” Steve Martin (Liberal) said: “I’m proud to have visited all corners of Indi in my time as a candidate, initially visiting 50 towns in 50 days when I was pre-selected. “I did this so I could hear the needs of the whole electorate, including those in our small rural towns far from the regional centres. “I also did this to show the electorate the type of local member that I will be if elected on May 18. “I will not be in an office in Wodonga or Wangaratta, I will be out in our communities, meeting and listening to locals who know what their communities need. “If Murrindindi has been ignored in the past it certainly won’t be if I’m elected. “I’ve worked closely over the past few months with Cindy McLeish, an active State Member of Parliament, who has been very keen to share the community’s concerns with me. “I look forward to working Cindy and community leaders if elected to ensure Murrindindi is listened to in Canberra.” ★ Eric Kerr (Labor) said: “I would also agree that not only is the southern part of Indi often ignored by candidates, it is often ignored by Members of Parliament and forgotten by bodies such as the AEC. “I've had the misfortune of having to tell an elderly resident from Kinglake that his nearest early voting centre was 50 minutes away in Lilydale. “Crazy that we have three weeks of early voting when we should cut it down to two and include another early voting centre in the southern part of Indi.”

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Local Briefs Road warnings ■ Cr Eric Lording has warned about local road safety issues: “With the lack of cleansing rains, sealed roads have accumulated more than usual amounts of fuel and oil contamination. “When the rains finally come, drivers should expect slippery conditions. Signs of foaming in wheel tracks is a sure sign of this contamination, indicating that more care and longer breaking distances are needed. If contamination is severe from diesel fuel spillage, total loss of control can result.”

● David Anderson in Canberra ■ David Anderson, of Ghin Ghin, was able to attend a reunion of Canberra Grammar School teaching staff at the Kingston Hotel (ACT) on Friday (May 10).

Leaking cylinder ■ Strath Creek-Reedy Creek CFA volunteers were joined by Yea and South Morang colleagues on Saturday night (May 11) to attend to a leaking gas cylinder on a 4WD vehicle. South Morang had special equipment.

Letter to the Editor Consider calibre of candidates

Wasp works

● Bec Bowles ■ Cr Bec Bowles says that Murrindindi Council continues to work in partnership with the community to reduce wasp nests. Protective suits and wasp powder were provided to trained community volunteers. Council officers and volunteers have been actively targeting hot spots. Approximately 200 nests have been treated by Council officers and volunteers throughout March and April.

W’sea event ■ The Whittlesea Library will have a display to promote local volunteering opportunities during National Volunteer Week, May 20-26. This is an opportunity to promote community group or organisation sand advertise for new volunteers. The Library will display information and photocopy material for interested people to take home with them. For further information please contact Marie McMahon, 9716 3028.

Tanker time ■ Buxton CFA will celebrate the handover of its light tan ker from 12 Noon to

● Hard at work when our photographer called in. at ‘Rounda 3 Fish and Chips’ in Alexandra this week were Sirikarn and Kevin Mortley 2pm on Sunday, June 2, at the fire shed, 2121 Maroondah Hwy.

Vale John

asked to wear a touch of blue, his favourite colour.] He is mourned by wife Dawn and daughters Natalie and Katrina.

Buller holiday ■ Bev and Howard Purcell, formerly of Yea, are holidaying for a fortnight near Mount Buller.

● John McDonald ■ Dr John McDonald passed away on Thursday (May 9). John was a former district government veterinary officer at Alexandra for many years before moving to Benalla. He was a was a councillor Shire of Alexandra, life Apex member, Rotary Club member, foundation member of Rostrum, Alexandra High School Council VicePresident, Alexandra Swimming Club President, and involved as a sportsman in tennis, golf and cricket clubs, horse endurance activities, and more. The funeral service is due to be held at 1pm tomorrow (Thurs., May 16) at the Benalla Glasshouse, at the Showgrounds, entrance off Arundel St. Mourners are

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matches scheduled for this Saturday are: Powelltown v Alexandra, Thornton-Eildon v Kinglake, Yarra Junction v Seville, Yea v Yarra Glen. GembrookCockatoo has the bye. Greg Garlick, of the Yea FootballNetball Club, advises that one of the focuses of the reunion this Saturday (May 18) will be the Yea Under 15 premiership team from 1989.

Petition ■ Tallarook Fire Bri- progress

gade held its Annual General Meeting and Biennial elections. Officers are to be: Captain: Nigel Parry. Secretary: Pip Johnson. 1st Lieutenant, Fire Prevention: Steve Taylor. 2nd Lieutenant, Training: Colin Davidson. 3rd Lieutenant, Assets and Equipment: Jason Hutson. 4th Lieutenant, OH&S / Health and Well-being: Georgia Munro. Brigade Community Safety Co-Ordinator: Yvonne Taylor. Communications Officer: Vicky Parry. Brigade Training Coordinator: Pip Johnson. President: Noel Arandt. Treasurer: John Hedley.

Local matches ■ AFL Outer East football and netball

● Don Brown Photo: NewsCorp ■ The e-petition to the Legislative Council organised by Don Brown, calling for SP Austnet to make additional compensation payments to Murrindindi and Kilmore East-Kinglake bushfire victims, is progressing. It is due to be tabled on June 17. This newspaper carries five pages detailing some of the Coroner’s findings.

■ As we go to the polls to elect the next Member for Indi to represent us in the Federal Parliament, I encourage voters to give some thought to which candidate they vote for. I offer the following comments based on my experience of 12 years as Member for Benalla in the Victorian Parliament. Voters need to look beyond the colour, movement, glamour and glitz of the campaigns and consider: ■ the calibre of the candidate ■ Independent Vs Party ■ If a Party, which Party The calibre of the candidate is very important to country voters. All of the candidates whom I know something about, are good people seeking to be elected for good reasons. That said, there are certain qualities required to be an effective political representative. These include integrity, connection to the community, relevant skills and experience, preparedness to work hard and a demonstrated ability to get things done in a political and bureaucratic environment. Mark Byatt has these credentials. Much is said by the pro independent lobby about how an independent member is better able to specifically represent the interests of their constituents. I disagree. I think that a good MP is greatly assisted by being a member of a Party where fellow MP's share the same values. Take Steph Ryan, Nationals Member for Euroa as an example. Steph was first elected in 2014 and was re-elected with an increased majority (against the trend) in 2018. She won all but one polling booth - most of them by an absolute majority. Clearly the majority of voters consider Steph is representing them well. Rather than being compromised by having "to toe the party line" as Independents claim, Steph's ability to represent her constituents has been greatly strengthened by the support of her nine Parliamentary colleagues. If elected, Mark Byatt will have the same level of support from his Federal National Party colleagues who in Government hold the portfolios most important to country people In the current Federal Government National MP's hold nearly all of the regionally important portfolios - Infrastructure, Transport and Development, Indigenous Affairs, Resources and Northern Australia,Agriculture and Water Resources and Veterans Affairs and Defence Personnel. Importantly, more than any other party, the Nationals cross the floor to represent their constituents on issues that matter. Finally - don't forget to vote. Also choose your second and subsequent preferences wisely as these often influence the outcome. - Bill Sykes, 507 Tatong Rd, Benalla

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Earth-shaking trembles - believed to have originated at the Puckapunyal Army Base - were felt as far away as Kinglake last week. First edits of promotional video material filmed to highlight Murrindindi Shire should be in the hands of Council this month. Deer are proving to be a significant road safety concern, especially around Kinglake and Flowerdale, over recent weeks. Was that a cricket match in progress at the Doreen Recreation Reserve on Saturday morning (May 11)? We hear that a hard-working service club may have won a grant for an avenue of honour at the Kinglake Memorial Reserve. It may be constructed of rhododendrons, as a nod to the nurseries that were on the mountain in the early 20th century. The bosses at the AFL Outer East ‘Commission’ seem to have fallen in love with their shiny, new Premier League. Have they lost interest in Division 2? Rumours abound that an ‘Upper Goulburn Football League’ may be formed for next year. Likely contenders might include Alexandra, Avenel, Bonnie Doon, Broadford, Longwood, Thornton-Eildon, Violet Town and Yea. Where would Kinglake go?

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Where to vote this Saturday ■ Local polling centres for the Federal Election will be open from 8am-6pm this Saturday (May 18). Booths in and around the Murrindindi area, in the Indi electorate, include: ■ Alexandra Secondary College Assembly Hall. 86 Downey St ■ Bonnie Doon Recreation Reserve Hall. 9 Wilson St ■ Eildon Community Centre. 45 Main St ■ Flowerdale Primary School. 3377 Whittlesea-Yea Rd ■ Glenburn Hall. 3876 Melba Hwy ■ Piries-Goughs Bay CFA Hall. 6 Walshs Rd Jamieson Memorial Hall. 15 Perkins St ■ Kinglake CFA Shed. 2983 Heidelberg-Kinglake Rd ■ Kinglake West Hall. 1055

Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd ■ Mansfield Masonic Lodge 26 Highett St. ■ Marysville Primary School. 15 Falls Rd ■ Narbethong Community Hall. 606 Maroondah Hwy ■ Ruffy: Tablelands Community Centre. 27 Nolans Rd ■ Taggerty Mechanics Institute Hall . 5 Taggerty-Thornton

■ Polling booths in the McEwen electorate, within The Local Paper’s circulation area, include: ■ Arthurs Creek Primary School. 900 Arthurs Creek Rd ■ Doreen Primary School. 75 Doctors Gully Rd ■ Doreen: Hazel Glen College. 115 Eminence Blvd ■ Doreen: Laurimar Community Centre. 25 Hazel Glen Dr ■ Doreen: Laurimar Primary School. 1 Armidale Rd ■ Doreen: Plenty Valley Christian College. 840 Yan Yean Rd 8am - 6pm A s sisted wheelchair access ■ Hurstbridge Primary School. 961 Heidelberg-Kinglake Rd

Rd ■ Thornton Memorial Hall . 1335 Taggerty-Thornton Rd ■ Toolangi CJ Dennis Memorial Hall . 1715 HealesvilleKinglake Rd ■ Yarck Public Hall. 6583 Maroondah Hwy ■ Yea Primary School. 23 Station St

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Fastest Mum on the Ground Award goes to Catherine Evans when son Daniel was downed in the YeaAlexandra match at Rebel Park on Saturday. A big tick to Simpsons Fuel, Alexandra, which had petrol some 25 cents litre cheaper than some other service stations in the Shire last weekend. A number of political parties, and the Australian Electoral Commis sion, are running short on workers for this Saturday’s Federal Election. Local Police sometimes get criticised, but bear in mind some of the awful jobs they must do on behalf of the community. A driver hit a wombat in Station St,Yea, near the Bowls Club, on Saturday (May 11). The driver drove off. The Police had to ‘dispatch’ the injured animal because of the dreadful injuries. Yea Council workers were called to remove the wombat.

Readers’ contributions to the ‘Ticks & Crosses’ column are welcomed. Send your contribution to: editor@LocalMedia.com.au Contributions will be published at the sole discretion of the Editor.

■ Kangaroo Ground Primary School , 10 Graham Rd ■ Mernda Central College. 70 Breadalbane Ave ■ Mernda Park Primary School. 40 Riverdale Blvd ■ Mernda Primary School. 25 Everton Dr ■ Mernda: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. 44 Mernda Village Dr ■ Panton Hill Primary School. 585 Kangaroo Grnd-StAndrews Rd ■ St Andrews Primary School. 25 Caledonia St ■ Whittlesea Primary School. 2435 Plenty Rd ■ Whittlesea Secondary College. 55 Laurel St ■ Yan Yean Tennis Club. 1925 Plenty Rd ■ Yarrambat Primary School. 540 Yan Yean Rd

Haines replies after deadline Spending by Shire ■ Major items of expenditure by Murrindindi Shire Council for the past financial quarter include: ■ Sealed Roads Program - $612,802 ■ Gravel Roads Resheeting Program $850,804 ■ Strath Creek Playground Shade Structure $16,130 ■ Switchboard Compliance Works - $7050 ■ High Street Yea Traffic Management- (Fixing Country Roads Grant) - $4900 ■ Break O’day Road Traffic Treatment - $29,300 ■ Yea – Station Street Playground - $223,862 ■ Eildon – Boat Ramp Widening - $54,730 ■ Campbell’s Creek Bridge - Load Upgrade $316,685 ■ Kinglake West Carpark Resealing - $30,000 ■ C.J. Dennis Hallpainting - $17,500.

■ Murrindindi Shire Council is hosting an afternoon tea on Wednesday, May 22, as part of National Volunteer Week. The event will acknowledge and give thanks to all those who volunteer their time and energy to the communities of Murrindindi. The event will be held from 2pm-4pm at the Alexandra Shire Hall, and entertainment will be provided by The Hoffman Duo. If you would like to attend this event, please RSVP to Michelle Chapman on 5772 0333 or mchapman@murrindindi. vic.gov.au by Monday (May 20). Transport is available for Yea, Kinglake Eildon and Marysville residents. If you require transport, please let Council know by Friday (May 17).

Mini-Fest planned

Polling centres in McEwen

● It was cold, wet and foggy on the Kinglake mountain on Saturday. Volunteer gatekeeper Ken Aitken found a way to add some warmth to the task. Was the Reserves game start held up because of the fog?

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● From Page 9 ■ Indi independent candidate Helen Haines provided answers, after deadline, to our survey (Page 9). A member of her team emailed responses on Saturday morning (May 11): Answering a question about the local contact she had in the April 10-May 10 period, a spokesman for Dr Haines said: ■ In Yea, Alexandra, Bonnie Doon and other communities on April 24 to meet with people and business owners and managers to discuss local issues important to them. ■ In Yea on April 28 to open our independent campaign hub, set up by local volunteers and supporters, in the main street. ■ In Alexandra, Yea and Yarck with Tony Pammer on May 1 to meet with businesses, community organisations and individuals so they could brief me on significant local issues. “I've had a strong response from Murrindindi voters to my conversation cards, which I circulated in April to gather the range views on significant Murrindindi issues. “The independent campaign has also been the only

one to set up and maintain a hub in Murrindindi Shire. ★ “The communities of Murrindindi have certainly had Cathy McGowan's ear when she was Indi's MP and they've got mine. “The Alexandra, Yea, Kinglake and Marysvillecommunities have made me keenly aware of the issues where you want results: ■ Providing community solutions that deliver effective, accessible mental health, aged care and home care services. ■ Working to deliver regular, reliable public transport connections with Melbourne's transport network. ■ Ensuring you have a flexible, effective model to maintain vital childcare service funding. ■ Working to deliver planning and funding for a multi-purpose community centre in Alexandra. ■ Giving landuse planning frameworks in bushfire-affected communities a focus that encourages and nurtures 'community'. ■ Working with government and its agencies to reduce remnant fuel loads.

■ Mittagundi Outdoor Education Centre is applying to Murrindindi Shire Council to operate the Alexandra Farmstay Mini-Fest in September each year. The Centre wants to hold this year's event on the September 20-22 weekend at 399 Maintongoon Rd, Maintongoon.

Parking change

■ Parking options on the north side of Perkins St, adjacent to the Alexandra Library, are set to change. The area will be a ‘No Standing Zone’ during the below times to enable the Mobile Library and Customer Service van access to the library building. No Standing Zone times: ■ Midnight to 10am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. ■ 5pm to 7pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. These adjustments to the parking scheme are being made to facilitate enhanced service provision to Murrindindi Shire communities by the Mobile Library and Customer Service Van.

Healthy Expo

■ Nexus Primary Health is holdimg a Healthy Living Expo from 1pm-4pm on Saturday, May 25 at its 7-11 High St, Wallan, address. There will be a flu vaccination clinic, motivational speakers, hearing tests, pampering sessions, workshops and expo stalls.

Landcare grants

■ Volunteers who help protect and restore Victoria's land and environment are being aksed to consider applying for funding under the latest round of Victorian Landcare Grants Environmental volunteer groups can apply for project grants of up to $20,000 for onground works, education and capacity building projects. Support grants of $500 are also available for new and existing groups and networks to assist with operating costs and provide a stable base for Landcare and environmental volunteering across Victoria. Applications close 5pm, Wednesday June 12.Contact the local CMA, Regional Landcare Co-Ordinator or go to: www.environment.vic.gov.au/grants/ Victorian-Landcare-Grants-2019-20

Strategy soon

■ The Great Victorian Rail Trail has worked with Murrindindi Council to design the brief for a strategy with consultants in May and expected to be delivered by the end June, Cr Jackie Ashe told last month’s Shire meeting.

Rainbow Day

■ The City of Whittlesea’s Rainbow Group, supported by Baseline staff, will hold a Rainbow flag raising at the Civic Centre, Great Hall, South Morang, from 10am-12.30pm this Friday (May 17). There will be face painting, a photo booth, live acoustic music, art workshops, guest speakers, refreshments and information.

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● Alan Thorley of ‘Yea and District Historical Pages’ (Facebook) has unearthed this photo of Yea Shire Councillors taken in 1941. From left: Thomas Sinclair, Municipal Cker; Charles Edward Bacon, farmer, Cheviot; Thomas Neill Lade, grazier, Highlands; Robert Alexander Drysdale, farmer, Homewood; William Harvey Sichlau, grazier, ‘Glengowrie’, Yea; Arthur Leslie Williamson, garzier, Yea; Thomas Michael Dignam, printer, Yea; Arthur Christie, farmer, Killingworth; Arthur John Bett, farmer, Yea; Harry Campbell Gordon, grazier, Murrindindi; Maurice James Duval, farmer, Cheviot; Robert Sterling Moore, civil engineer, Yea; and Robert McCracken, grazier, ‘Switzerkland’, Yea.

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■ Nationals candidate for indi, Mark Byatt, on Sunday (May 12), gave this reply to The Local Paper’s survey: “Indi is a big electorate and suggestions the southern quarter is largely ignored may have formed based on previous representation Indi has had in Canberra. “Since being endorsed as The Nationals candidate for Indi I have made several trips to the southern quarter of this diverse electorate, which covers eight local government areas, including Murrindindi Shire. “My trips south have included meeting with council to hear of their concerns and challenges as well as attending events such as cattle sales at Yea. “Outside these trips I have made multiple trips across the deep south. The most recent, just over a week ago, involved spending two days meeting people and hearing of community issues. “The Nationals don’t have to balance rural and city needs – The Nats are the only party dedicated totally to the regions and as your representative I will use [my] experience as a advocate for regional Victoria to continue to deliver on projects and programs driven by The Nationals in government. “Those programs include the Building Better Regions Fund, which has delivered $750,000 for Murrindindi Shire Council to foster growth in Kinglake. That is a quarter of all round 3 Building Better Regions investment across the entire electorate. “Kinglake projects in the Murrindindi Shire Council funding include: ■ Installing street furniture, seating, bike parking, bins, and new signage; ■ Replacing the High Street pedestrian crossing and relocating the bus stop; ■ Urban design landscaping and feature paving; ■ Building a roundabout at the Glenburn and Whittlesea-Kinglake roads intersection; ■ Building an inclusive access toilet to the Aitken Crescent public toilets; ■ Upgrading kerbing, pavements and footpaths along Aitken Crescent; ■ Installing two new electric vehicle charging points at the Healesville-Kinglake intersection; and ■ Installation of soft landscaping. “The Nationals in government have also delivered $400,000 for a brand new scout and community centre at Alexandra, the southern gateway to Indi, the North East and Victorian High Country. “As the Member for Indi, I will ensure Murrindindi remains on The Nationals agenda when decisions are made,” Mr Byatt said.

Truck rollover ■ Plenty Rd, Yan Yean was closed on Monday afternoon (May 13) between Donnybrook Rd and Grants Rd, following a truck rollover. Victoria Police was detouring traffic at the closures, with drivers using Merriang Rd. Delays built rapidly.

Lambing season ■ As lambing season gets underway in Victoria, producers are reminded of National Livestock Identification System sheep and goat requirements that came into effect on January 1, 2017 and encouraged to order their electronic NLIS tags ahead of marking. Since the introduction of electronic tagging requirements for all sheep and goats born after January 1, 2017, more than 20 million tags have been purchased by producers. At saleyards, more than 2.8 million sheep have been scanned and uploaded at saleyards to the NLIS database since scanning was made mandatory in March 2018.

Betting for Indi ■ “Liberal Steve Martin is a $1.55 favourite to defeat independent challenger Helen Haines,” said TAB spokesman Gerard Daffy on Monday. Bill Shorten’sALP continues to firm in the market and is at $1.13. The Liberals have drifted to $5.25.

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Govt won’t rule out more cuts to timber ■ More jobs are at risk of being lost in timber communities after the Andrews Labor Government refused to commit to stop reducing the amount of timber available to industry, says Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish. The State Government filast week announced this year's timber allocation order, which reduced the area available for harvesting by 5000 hectares. Ms McLeish said the government's attitude towards the timber industry is threatening local jobs. "People who work in the timber industry are at the heart of our communities and hundreds of people in our region rely on the timber to put food on the family table." "Labor has starved the industry of supply for 10 months. “This has cost jobs and is placing future livelihoods at risk," Ms McLeish said. Asked in State Parliament

der and Timber Release Plans - 10 months overdue - had "certainly been welcomed by industry". Both the Victorian Association of Forest Industries and timber contractors have raised concerns that uncertainty created by the Andrews Labor Government's delays will continue to threaten jobs and business confidence, Ms McLeish said. "Ms Symes' confused response follows a trainwreck interview with ABC ● Cindy McLeish MLA about the Government's plans Gippsland where she failed to for future allocation orders, answer basic questions on Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Labor's plantation timber Symes offered what Ms policy." Timber communities in the McLeish called a stumbling response that did not rule out fur- Minister's own electorate of Northern Victoria will be ther reductions. Ms Symes, according to deeply concerned that she Ms McLeish, also falsely clearly doesn't understand the claimed Labor's decision to fi- Government's timber policy, nally put out the allocation or- Ms McLeish said.

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This Girl Can

■ As part of the State Government's 'This Girl Can' initiative,Murrindindi Shire Council has been working with local sport and recreation organisations to roll out a program of activities that encourage women and girls to get active. Youth, Recreation and Community Planning Portfolio Councillor, Charlie Bisset said Council was pleased to receive $12,000 funding from VicHealth to deliver activities. "The campaign's promotion features real women instead of professional athletes or airbrushed models. It's about empowering women to feel comfortable being active in public spaces," Cr Bisset said. "So far, more than 50 women have either registered or attended a 'This Girl Can' event around Murrindindi Shire. “The first was held at Lake Mountain Alpine Resort in April. This event involved a guided five-kilometre walk, morning tea, lunch and a go on the flying fox. “It was encouraging to see some women taking part with their babies and children as well. A big thank you to Lake Mountain for facilitating an excellent event. "The Outdoor Education Foundation- a new, charitable branch of the Outdoor Education Group - also partnered with Murrindindi Shire Council to offer a 'This Girl Can' event to the women of Murrindindi Shire. “The event was a bike-ride along the Great Victorian Rail Trail on April 27. As well as being a lovely day of cycling, participants were treated to a how-to bike maintenance session, where they learned to change a tyre, fix a puncture and undertake other simple bike repairs. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank the other local clubs and businesses that have supported 'This Girl Can' in Murrindindi Shire: Alexandra Lawn Tennis Club, Yea Bowls Club, MKYoga and Massage in Marysville, Let's Zumba with Kazza and Yoga @ Alex. "There's still lots to come, on the 'This Girl Can' calendar, with the initiative running until the end of May. Be sure to check out Council's Facebook page or www.thisgirlcan.com.au to see what's coming up," Cr Bisset said. VicHealth Acting CEO Dr Lyn Roberts said we want all women - no matter how sweaty they get, how red their face is or how good they are - to feel comfortable about getting out there and giving physical activity a go. “That's what 'This Girl Can' - Victoria is all about.”

Visitor Guide

● They induct them young at the Alexandra Football-Netball Club. Five-monthold Ned Hedger, pictured was father Rodney, was at the Hedger-Ivey Cup match at Rebel Park on Saturday. Ned is grandson of Alexandra club legend, the late Kevin Hedger, after whom the cup is named, along with the late Richard Ivey.

Farm trespass probe ■ A Parliamentary Inquiry to fix farm trespass laws and better protect Victorian farmers will be established after a strong communitydriven campaign supported by Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish. The inquiry was formed after calls from farmers and communities to strengthen laws and better protect farmers against extreme activists illegally entering properties and stealing livestock. Ms McLeish said establishing the inquiry was a win for farmers, their families and regional communities. "This inquiry is an opportunity for Parliament to work together to deliver the laws and penal-

ties that our communities expect and demand." "Our farmers and communities are demanding action which is why the Liberal Nationals have fought to establish this inquiry," Ms McLeish said. The motion to establish the enquiry was debated in the Upper House with the Government and the Opposition both in agreement about the need to look at creating new laws, but the motion was opposed by the Greens. "While Labor finally saw the light and realised they can't keep ignoring the agricultural industry, unsurprisingly the Greens again failed to back our farmers," Ms McLeish said. "The Greens pretend to support farmers when they are hunting for votes but, as proved again,

■ An Official Visitor Guide to Murrindindi Shire is under development, with the new edition set to be released later this year. Murrindindi Shire Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay said Council has been working to grow the number of visitors to local towns and attractions, and the length of time visitors are staying locally. "A printed annual Visitor Guide will really complement our existing online and printed promotional material, and help us spread the message of how many great things there are to see and do in our Shire," Cr McAulay said. "To date, Council's Tourism and Events team have been producing a smaller brochure twice a year, the What's On Murrindindi brochure (formerly called the 'Calendar of Events'). “The last time we had a Visitor Guide booklet was more than 10 years ago. This Visitor Guide booklet will replace the biannual What's On Murrindindi brochure and will include a map of the region, schedule of upcoming events and activities, list of camping locations and where to find our Visitor Information Centres. "We're aiming to have the new Visitor Guide ready to launch at the Visitor Information Summit on at Holmesglen @ Eildon this August,” Cr McAulay said.

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What The Papers Say 29 paintings sold

■ Twenty-nine paintings were sold and more than $3000 was raised for the Hilldene Fire Brigade at another successful ART4CFA event. - Seymour Telegraph

Many charges

■ A 24-year-old Shepparton man was arrested on Saturday evening in relation to a number of offences. The man was charged with theft, evading police, reckless conduct, dangerous driving, drug possession and a number of other offences. The incident took place about 9.45pm when police noticed a silver Holden Commodore travelling along Archer St, Shepparton. - Shepparton News

Special dinner

■ The Seymour volunteer group of the Cancer Council Victoria enjoyed a special dinner with family, friends and former members on Friday to celebrate their fundraising work during the past 35 years. - Seymour Telegraph

3000 trees threat

■ Three thousand gumtrees, some of which are up to 500 years old, face clearing as part of next stage of duplicating Yan Yean Rd. With stage two of the duplication of Yan Yean Rd nearing, indigenous people and professional arborists assessed and estimated the age of the trees. Doreen property owners John and Christine Yeoman could witness two of their beloved 500 year old red gums cleared to make way for increasing traffic congestion. - Whittlesea Review

Electorate moves

■ "Many of us on the Tablelands will be used to electoral boundaries changing over the years. This election many of us will be in a different electorate, notably those living in parts of Highlands and Whiteheads Creek, who are now in the Division of Indi, a large electorate, stretching from the foothills of Mount Kosciuszko to Strath Creek. Seymour is now in Nicholls and the McEwen electorate is now almost an outer suburban seat.” - Granite News

Common gripes

■ Dumped rubbish is the most common gripe getting under the skin of ratepayers across the Diamond Valley. Photos sent to the Snap Send Solve app showed bins overflowing with rubbish, dumped couches and bags of waste left on the side of Nillumbik streets. - Diamond Valley Leader

Firewood time

■ Every year the Queen’s Birthday weekend rolls around and two things happen - (1.) Rovers (18-25 year old Scouts) from all over Victoria, as well as interstate, descend on Mafeking Park for a fun weekend, (2.) The Highlands Caveat CFA holds its annual fundraising event rattling donation buckets and selling firewood to these Rovers. In order to make this happen volunteers are needed to collect and stack wood in advance - Saturday, May 18 at 8.30am at Mafeking Park or ring Callum, 0437 182 223. - Granite News

Deadly dash

■ School children are being forced to dash across busy Warburton Highway dodging motorists doing up to 90kmh, with parents labelling the area a “death trap’’. Joel Supple feared for his two children who had to dice with death every day on the way to school, crossing four lanes of traffic, between Peters and Douthie roads in Seville East. - Lilydale and Yarra Valley Leader

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From Our 1919 Files

Necessitous Case

■ In response to the appeal in our last issue for Mrs Burke, the following donations of cash and other necessaries have been received -Mrs Burke expresses her gratitude to those who have so generously assisted her in her trouble Every Little Helps 2s 6d, Father Ellis10s, Byrne and Gracey 10s, A Friend 2s, Mrs Moore (Flowerdale) 20e, J. Mayman 5s, Dr. Campbell21s, Mrs F. G. Purcell 30s,W. Fynn 5s, MrsA. Williamson bag of vegetables, W. Dignam mutton, C. Flack mutton anu butter, R. Castles l-cwt. potatoes, E. Y. Shiel butter, Mrs Anderson (senr.) 2 blankets and 1 one mattress, Mrs O'Oallaghan assistance, A Friend bedstead and clothing, W. Bryant bag potatoes and vegetables, Mrs W Marshall assistance. - Yea Chronicle

Peace at Eltham

■ A public meeting, to prepare for peace celebrations, was held at the Rechabite Hall last Tuesday evening. There was a fair attendance. Cr. R. D. Taylor was elected Chairman; Mr. F. Dudfield, Secretary; Mr. H. Clark, Treasurer; and the following were appointed as a Committee : Messrs. Philips, Bradbury, Butterworth, Cr. Murray, J. M'Coll, E. Andrew, C. Jarrold, Mrs. Lloyd and Miss Taylor. £12 10s was collected in the room. - The Advertiser

Flu outbreak

■ In connexion with the outbreak of influenza in Yea, a meetinge of the sub committee appointed by the Shire council to deal with the matter was held on Saturday, the Shire President (Cr R. S. M'Alpin) presiding, when Dr Campbell, the health officer; stated that he had found it impossible to quarantine contacts owing to the widespread nature of the outbreak. He had not closed the school as there is no obvious infection amongst the children attending the school. He felt that the risk of contracting the disease was less in a well ventilated school, such as the Yea State School, than there would be if children were playing in the vicinity of infected houses. - Yea Chronicle

Funds for Trust

■ We understand that the secretary of the Broadford Cemetery Trust has been notified that a Government grant of £10 has been made towards improvements to the cemetery. It is probable that the Trust will also receive some assistance under the Repatriation scheme of providing work for returned soldiers. - Broadford Courier

Research welcome

■ On Saturday evening last great enthusiasm marked the proceedings at the invitation re-union to welcome home the Eltham Shire Secretary (Mr. W. B. Thomas) after nearly three years active service abroad. About 50 of the leading residents of Research district, were present to do honour to the guest, who has so worthily upheld the Anzac traditions in the "greater game." - The Advertiser

Billiard teams

■ The library billiard teams competition will be commenced on Monday next, when Norbury's team meets Deane's team. On Friday next, Hallamore's team will meet Rolands team. A player selected who is unable to be present should inform the captain of his team and endeavour to pro vide a substitute. A trophy valued at £2 2s will be presented to the winning team at the conclusion of the competition which will last for about three months. - Alexandra Standard

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People

Photos by Ash Long

‘We Care’ Appeal for Kellock Lodge Photos: Ash Long

● Wayne and Jo Miller at the Alexandra Shire Hall on Saturday night

● Jan Fallon beside the ‘We Care’ target board which has topped $400,000

● Jeff and Jill Bates arrive at the Alexandra Shire Hall

● Frank and Julie Devries

● Shannon Rock and James McLennan

● Rod and Jo Cavill

● Teresa and Bob Honing

● Tom and Chris Collins

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Black and White Ball at Alexandra

Photos: Ash Long

● Beth and Craig Lloyd

● Paula and Andrew Walker

● Heidi Humes, Vicki Leheny, Kevin Mitchell and Laurel Mitchell

● Heather Costley, Fran Miljkovic, Annette Cavanagh, Jessica Robinson

● Marianne Raymond, Peter Raymond, Maria Koci

● Geraldine and ian Skinner

● Lisa and Michael Rouget

● Peter and Sue McNair

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People

In aid of Kellock Lodge Appeal Photos: Ash Long

● Tim and Jodie Fincham

● Lisa and Cinoj Thomas

● Dianne King

● KIm Pammer and Nicole Kelly

● Janene and Gordon Simpson

● Caolan O’Connor and Sarah Simpson

● Jody and Steve Pearson

● Back: Toni Muller, Ken Muller, Mick Morris, Cathy Till, Lauren Kirby, Rick Withern. Front: Deanna Manynard, Sarah Harvey, Ben Harvey

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History

How the Murrindindi Fire began Summary of the Circumstances Surrounding Point of Origin of The Murrindindi Fire on February 7, 2009 Murrindindi is situated between the Melba and Maroondah Highways in the Great Dividing Range. Wilhelmina Falls Road is a section of Murrindindi Road, about 6 kilometres east of Devlin's Bridge on the Melba Highway between Banbury and Marginal Roads. The road runs roughly parallel to the Murrindindi River from the Banbury Road intersection heading approximately south by south-west for one kilometre to the intersection with Marginal Road. There is cleared farmland on both sides of this section of the road but to the east and south the country changes to fairly dense eucalypt forest, rising quite steeply to the south and west. Wilhelmina Falls Road then heads directly to the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve (M.S.R.), and Toolangi State Forest. Several camping areas are located on the banks of the Murrindindi Riverwithin the M.S.R., approximately one kilometre northeast of the Marginal Road intersection. The fire area of origin was determined as being on the western verge of Wilhelmina Falls Road, approximately 350 metres north of the abandoned Murrindindi Saw Mill. Wilhelmina Falls Road, in the vicinity of the area of origin for this fire, is an unsealed local road with a broad shallow spoon drain on both sides. The vegetation located on the reservations adjacent to both sides of the road is lightlytreed grass land, with the trees varying between saplings to fully established trees. These reservations are approximately ten to twelve metres wide. The western bank is raised about half of a metre above the road surface by a slight bank. The trees on the bank were mostly recently planted saplings, shielded by green plastic protectors although around the midpoint of the road there was a line of fully established trees. On the eastern side the trees were well-established but still quite small. On both sides of the road there were larger trees randomly spaced along the reservation. The abandoned Murrindindi Saw Mill was situated in the vicinity of the north western corner of the intersection with Marginal Road on the western side. A disused hayshed and silo was located in a paddock approximately 530 metres north of the saw mill and just past a stand of mature trees growing on the western roadside verge. On the 6th of February 2009, at 4.12 p.m. the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria, released a Fire Weather Warning for the Alpine Areas, Western, North Central, Northern Country, Wimmera, Mallee, Central,West and South Gippsland, East Gippsland and Northeast forecast districts. The warning was a fire weather warning for Friday 6th and Saturday 7th February 2009, in the named areas. The warning predicted temperatures up to 45°C, relative humidity down to 6% and winds to around 50 kph which will cause extreme fire danger.

● The late Ron Philpott, Captain of the Murrindindi CFA in 2009. She knew it was that time as she Joanne LAMBORN, Nicholas LEPP, The warning then stated that the CFA advises people living in areas at looked at the analogue clock in the Stacey HOPKINS, Justin McAULIFFE, Kane KERCHEVAL, risk of fire to activate their bush fire oven which showed the time. In the late morning a number of Douglas McNESTRIE, Christopher plan. At 4.30 p.m. a warning was is- residents in the Murrindindi area CLAHSEN and Raymond SPIERS sued for the Yarra Glen area for the reported that their power had gone arrived at the reserve to celebrate DEITH's birthday. period until midnight on the 13th Feb- out. Julie WARKE, Network PerforAt 1.30 p.m., Samuel and Matruary 2009. The warning reiterated the CFA mance Systems Co-ordinator with thew SORENSON and their families Total Fire Ban and predicted that SP Aus-Net provided information attend at the MSR to swim and left Saturday the 7th February 2009, surrounding power outages to the about 2.00 p.m. At approximately 1.45 p.m., would be a sunny day with raised Murrindindi area, from the LEWIS and JOHNSTONE arrive at dust during the evening and a light Murrindindi feeder. WARKE advised that 5 custom- the isolating transformer, near the shower or two late in the evening. Winds would be north to north ers reported power outages between intersection of Banbury Road and Wilhelmina Falls Road. easterly averaging up to 35 kph tend- 11.58 a.m. and 12.24 p.m. At 12.00 p.m., Paul COX, local The time of attendance is reing cooler west to south westerly 40 resident of Murrindindi, made a corded as 13.50 of the SIF sheet. to 45 kph later in the evening. It was predicted to be windy with telephone call to Sp Aus-Net, f a fault LEWIS and JOHNSTONE ascera late cool change and a minimum in the line, as power had been inter- tain that the fault is beyond this transformer. temperature of 18°C and maximum rupted. At 12.07 p.m., Paul LEWIS, a LEWIS using a telescopic high temperature of 44°C. The maximum fire danger was Glove and Barrier Linesman with SP voltage stick isolated the line by rated as extreme with a UV Alert Aus-Net, was on availability as the opening the auto circuit recloser between 9.40 a.m., to 5.20 p.m., and First Call response crew when he (ACR). They then proceeded to the a UV Index predicted to reach 10 received a call-out to attend the Murrindindi South Isolating substa- Murrindindi Mill zone sub-station (Very High). On Friday the 6th February 2009, tion on the Murrindindi Spur line complex located further down on a number of people went to the MSR, on Wilhelmina Falls Road, Wilhelmina Falls Road, located at the end of Wilhelmina Murrindindi, for the purpose of Murrindindi. They attended at pole 7 A (20530) Falls Road, for the purpose of camp- identifying the reason for the power outage and to conduct whatever which was adjacent to the sub-staing. These induded Andrew GALA maintenance works were required tion and observed that one of the Boric Acid (BA) fuses on the 22kV and his wife Denise, Christopher to restore power. LEWIS collected his work col- line (red phase) was hanging down. RAYMANTand his wife Clair WILAt 1.45 p.m., Wayne BOEHM, SON, Nicolaie VOICESCU, Gavin league, Glen JOHNSTONE, who and Laurence WATT, Peter was also on availability and the two Brendan .REES, Randal REES and Glen CHURCH arrive at the MSR WISHEROPP and Adrian NASH. proceeded to the fault site. Between 12.30 p.rn., and 1.00 for the purpose of going trail bike Throughout the morning and early afternoon of the 7th February 2009, p.m., Sean O'TOOLE attends at the riding. Due to the heat, they decided not a number of other people attended MSR with his 3 children for the purthe M.S.R to swim and cool off by pose of swimming and camping to ride and relax by the river. overnight but left a while later after At 2.01 p.m., JOHNSTONE telethe river. phoned the Network Operations On Saturday the 7th February seeing smoke. At approximately 12.50 p.m., a Centre (NOC) and spoke to supervi2009, in the morning, Leonard and Patricia MITCHELL were at their group containing Joshua sor Robert GARLAND. home on Marginal Road, FAIRBRIDGE, Julian KELLY, JOHNSTONE advised GARLAND Jenna PRITCHETT andKara CLY- of his findings. Murrindindi. GARLAND instructed LEWIS Dr David ROSS was at his house DESDALE and their children arrived at the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve and JOHNSTONE to patrol the rest in Marginal Road. Mr Ron PHILPOTT, who was for the purpose of going swimming. of the SWER lines to try and locate Between 1.00 p.m., and 2.00 any fault. the local Captain of the Murrindindi At approximately 2.05 p.m., Leah CFA, was also at his house in p.m., another group containing Christopher FURNEAUX, Sharon GILES and her ex-husband David Wilhelmina Falls Road. Mark GILES and their children arrive at However, concerned about the CHANDLER, conditions of the day he regularly KELDERMAN, Sharon LETTEY, the MSR for the purpose of swimSharon FISHER and Kylie ming. patrolled the MSR. Upon arriving at the river, GILES At 11.47 a.m., a number of local SPRATLING and a number of their DSE fire fighting resources had al- children, arrived at the MSR, for the meets Ronald PHILPOTT was already been deployed to the Kilmore purpose of celebrating a birthday ready present. party of camping and bathing. · As there were a number of bushfire that was occurring. At approximately 1.00 p.m., an- people present PHILPOTT invited At 11.49 a.m. Lynn STEVENS, a resident in Murrindindi noticed other group containing Jason the GILES family back to his place DEITH, David JAGINTAVICIUS, to swim in the waterhole/river bethat her power went out.

his house. At approximately 2.30 p.m., Ian and Sandra ROBINSON arrived at the MSR, for the purpose of bathing because of the extreme heat. At approximately 2.30 p.m., another group containing Susan GREGORY, Dean MILBURN, Helen VIRGONA and Paul WRIGHT arrived at the MSR. Some time around 2.40 p.m. LEWIS and JOHNSTONE completed their patrol of the SWER lines south along Wilhelmina Falls Road, Marginal Road and the surrounding area. They are unable to locate any fault. They return to the Murrindindi sub-zone and to pole 7A (20530). LEWIS hung a new Boric Acid fuse into its holder but did not close it in. At 2.43.37 p.m. JOHNSTONE attempted to ring the NOC to seek direction and permission to close in the fuse. He was unable to get through to the NOC. · Ron PHILPOTT who had been at the river at the rear of his premises with David and Leah GILES and their children decided to go up to his house. At 2.41.49 p.m., Ronald PHILPOTTrings Donna TAIT, another local resident for the purpose of returning an earlier missed telephone call and they spoke for 3.17secs, the call ending at 2.45.06pm. Just prior to 2.45 p.m., LEWIS and JOHNSTONE discussed their patrol and being unable to get through to the NOC. As they had not found any fault whilst on their patrol they decide to re-instate the fuse. At 2.45 p.m., SP Aus-Net employee LEWIS closed the boric acid fuse in order to re-energise the line. They then packed their ladder and equipment and entered their vehicle. JOHNSTONE recorded the time 2.45 in the Actual on-time field in the FIF form. LEWIS then drove through the Murrindindi saw mill compound and stopped inside the gate. Whilst en-route they attempted to contact the NOC again, using a combination of telephones and TMR radio. At 2.45 p.m., Dr David ROSS was at home in Marginal Road, Murrindindi when the power at the house comes back on. He noted the time on his watch. Dr ROSS then walked out to his shed and turned off his generator. He then returned inside and noticed that his power had gone off again. This was approximately 37 seconds after the power had just come back on. After approximately a further 30 seconds, Dr ROSS walked to his veranda and notices smoke from the vicinity of the mill. At approximately 2.45 p.m., about 15 minutes after arriving at the M.S.R, Ian ROBINSON heard two bangs coming from the north-west. Ian noticed that the wind was particularly strong coming from the north-east and some branches fell from tress nearby. They decided to pack and leave the area. A short while later they noticed smoke. Just after 2.45.06 p.m. when PHILPOTT had finished his phone call with Donna TAIT he noticed that his power went off. Unlike Dr ROSS his power had been on all morning. Turn To Next Page

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History ● From Previous Page PHILPOTT made himself a sandwich and went back to the river to re-join the GILES family. Patricia MITCHELL was out in her vegetable garden when she heard two loud bangs within ten seconds of each other and then nothing. The bangs sounded like something steel being hit by some metal. She went inside and told her husband, Leonard, that she heard two bangs coming from the mill. Leonard looked out of his window and observed smoke coming from the mill area. Patricia noted that their power went off around the time the fire started. Leonard MITCHELL recalls he was getting ready to watch a video when he heard two noises that to him sounded like something banging in the wind at the old mill. He got up to look out the lounge window and he saw smoke. He states, "There wasn't a lot at first. I could see it as I looked NNW towards the mill. It was low to the ground and on the RHS of the old mill. I believe it was on the roadside". In a later statement Leonard states; "In my first statement I mention hearing two noises on page 1. I can say that I heard these noises about 15 or 20 minutes before I saw the smoke and made the 000 call at 14.56.32 seconds. It may have been 10 minutes but it is about that period". Some time around 2.48 p.m., Anthony LA GRUTTA was driving his blue Ford utility south along Wilhelmina Falls Road. He too was going to the M.S.R. to join friends. He drove past the hay shed and silo and then past the stand of mature trees on the western roadside verge, when he observed fire along the fence line to his right. He described seeing fire on the western side of the road and he opined that the fire was in its early stages. He said there was very little smoke at that stage and that the flames were as high as the fence. He further described the fire as being in three separate sections, burning over a distance of about fifty metres in total, all underneath the fence line. There was no fire in the road side reserve and no fire in the paddock, only along the fence line. He did not see any other person or pass any vehicles whilst travelling along Wilhelmina Falls Road. Believing he had no telephone service he continued on to the Murrindindi Camping Reserve and alerted his friends to the fire. Whilst travelling south down past the mill he passed LEWIS and JOHNSTONE who were seated in their vehicle just inside the mill compound. JOHNSTONE observed a blue Ute (LaGRUTTA), drive past leaving a trail of dust. A short time later he looked up again to the north. He said to LEWIS "is that dust or smoke." LEWIS replied it was smoke and then he turned his vehicle to face the direction that the smoke was coming from. They observed smoke coming from the grass verge on the western side of Wilhelmina Falls Road just to the north of their location. At 2.48 p.m., LEWIS and JOHNSTONE make a number of attempts to contact their supervisors Mr MOFFAT and Mr HINSS using the TMR. Just prior to 2.50 p.m. PHILPOTT observed a blue Ute driving south

● BUshfire checkpoint at Whittlesea in February 2009. Photo: Ash Long enter the M.S.R. At 2.50 p.m., LA MITCHELL property when he used in front of the mill gate in his vehicle GRUTTA reached the M.S.R. area the UHF Radio in his car. talking on his UHF radio. where his friends were and he adLEWIS reversed his vehicle and He identified himself as the vised them of having sighted the fire. Murrindindi Captain and his trans- parked if front on to the gate to the He noted the time by looking at mission stated, "We have a fire at mill compound. the clock in his vehicle. PHILPOTT and JOHNSTONE the old Mill. It's deliberately lit and is PHILPOTT having just re-joined going like a jack rabbit and it is get- exit their vehicles and have a brief the GILES family smells smoke. He ting into dry grass and heading for conversation. immediately ran to his vehicle and the trees and we need help immediPHILPOTT asked if they had began to drive along Wilhelmina ately." seen a person in a blue Ute as he Falls Road towards the Mill. At 2.54.18 p.m., John believed that person may have started At 2.52.11 p.m., JOHNSTONE ARCHIBALD who is a CFA volun- the fire. used his mobile phone to ring Phillip teer was at the Glenburn CFA StaAround this time the GILES famMOFFAT to report the fire. ily in their two cars drove along tion. At 2.53.17 p.m. JOHNSTONE He was on the telephone to his Wilhelmina Falls Road past again used his mobile phone to con- wife who was listening to their CFA PHILPOTT, LEWIS and tact MOFFAT and ask him to call scanner. JOHNSTONE. 000. David GILES stopped his vehicle In the background ARCHIBALD At 2.53.25 p.m., Leonard heard the radio call made by HIND near the stand of mature trees on the MITCHELL attempts to ring 000 to JOYCE. He then concluded his western side of Wilhelmina Falls having sighted and smelt smoke but phone call to his wife. Road. does not get through. He put their pet dog into Leah At 2.54.28 p.m., HIND makes a At approximately 2.53 p.m. Colin TMR telephone call to Phillip GILES vehicle and he attempted to HIND, a DSE fire tower operator was SEARLE, who is employed by the stamp out fire that was in the grass performing duty in the Mount De- DSE and was working as a Fire on the roadside verge. spair Fire Tower approximately 5 Tower Operator at the Mount Hickey He described seeing the fire in the kilometres south west from the mill. fire tower at this time. vegetation along the fence and the Around this time he observed He advises SEARLE of the fence posts smouldering. smoke coming from the area situ- smoke sighting. The fire had backed into the grass ated between the hay shed and at At 2.54.48 p.m., Phillip MOFFAT, on the roadside verge. The fire had the abandoned Murrindindi mill. of SP Aus-Net made his first attempt travelled with the wind just past the As the visibility was good, he was to contact 000 in order to report the stand of mature trees. able to observe, without the aid of fire reported to him by PHILPOTT and JOHNSTONE visual assistance, smoke emanating JOHNSTONE. both got back into their respective from this region. At 2.55.09 p.m., JOYCE makes a vehicles and PHILPOTT then drove HIND described the smoke as telephone call to Vic Fire and offi- north along Wilhelmina Falls Road. being north of the saw mill at a dis- cially reported the fire. LEWIS and JOHNSTONE foltance of approximately 4.8 At 2.56.32 p.m., and 2.56.49 p.m., lowed PHILPOTT. kilometres from the tower. PHILPOTT drove up towards the MITCHELL again attempts to conThe smoke was white to blue in tact 000 but does not get through. hay shed where he saw GILES colour and only emanating from one PHILPOTT arrived at the mill stomping out the fire in the grass on area. entrance. He parked in front of the the roadside verge. There was no dust from the dirt gate. PHILPOTT conducted a "U" turn road near the smoke observed nor LEWIS and JOHNSTONE were and travelled halfway back towards was there any vehicle movement in their vehicle on the other side of the mill and stopped. detected. LEWIS and JOHNSTONE conthe gate inside the mill compound. The area of origin was noted to PHILPOTT again used his UHF tinued north along Wilhelmina Falls be situated between approximately radio to report the fire movement and Road to check the Murrindindi 50 to 100 metres south of the hay "to get everything you can." South Isolating transformer near the shed, in the area of ground situated At 2.56.52 p.m., Phillip MOFFAT intersection with Banbury Road. on the western side of the road be- of SPAus-Net, made a second tele(According to LEWIS) LEWIS tween the actual road and the bound- phone call to 112 (000 for mobiles) and JOHNSTONEpast PHILPOTT ary fence. to report the fire reported to him by at the gate and drove north along The wind gauge on the tower was Glen JOHNSTONE. Wilhelmina Falls Road in front of constant at 50-60 kph and gusting to Between 2.57 and 3.00p.m. PHILPOTT to the Murrindindi 80 plus kph. Wendy HISCOCK who is the CFA South Isolating transformer. The strength of the wind was Yea Communications officer was at Both LEWIS and JOHNSTONE causing the tower to sway slightly.12 home when she heard a call on the state that whilst at the Murrindindi HIND then used the CFAradio to call CFA radio from the Murrindindi South Isolating transformer some Janice JOYCE, the Glenburn CFA Captain that there was a fire at the CFA tankers arrived passing them on Communications Officer, notifying side or the back of the Murrindindi their way to the mill. her of the smoke sighted at Mill. He said words to the effect of At 2.57 p.m., Stephen GRANT, Murrindindi Saw Mill. "We need tankers quick, otherwise DSE receives a call from HIND. He told JOYCE, "I have a fire at it will get a go on." HIND advises GRANT of a fire the old mill in Murrindindi. Get evAt 2.57.49 p.m., JOHNSTONE at the Murrindindi mill and immeerything you've got to throw at this". rings SPAusNet employee and CFA diately contacted Michael LAUDER PILPOTT was travelling at a fast member Wayne STORY and advises and appointed him Taskforce Comrate of speed along Wilhelmina Falls him of the fire. mander, directing him and DSE units Road heading towards the mill. At this time JOHNSTONE and to the fire site. He was just passing the LEWIS notice PHILPOTT parked At 2.59.29 p.m. Kirsten COX re-

tuned to her home and trout farm which was to the east of Wilhelmina Falls Road and rang Donna TAIT. This call lasted for 270 seconds. They discussed the smoke in the area and they thought that this was from the fire in Wandong. Shortly after this call ended Donna became aware of the fire being a local fire in Murrindindi as her husband, Ewan, his CFA pager received notification of the fire (3.04 p.m.). At approximately 3.00 p.m. PHILPOTT was stopped in Wilhelmina Falls Road, facing south, just south of pole 3 (11527) when he was approached by LEWIS and JOHNSTONE. PHILPOTT was out of his vehicle and was pointing to a curved mark on the in the dirt. PHILPOTT indicated that this was where the ignition point of the fire was and that he could see tyre marks. The land to the west was blackened and burnt. The land to the north and east was untouched. LEWIS states that whilst discussing the tyre marks a convoy of cars, a couple which were towing trailers drove past them. He states that at this location PHILPOTT pointed to a blue or purple Ute, he could not recall if it was a Holden or a Ford Falcon, and said "that's the one that lit the fire". Shortly after several CFA personnel arrived, together with a number of local farmers with water tanks. JOHNSTONE states that this occurred much later well after 3.16 p.m. after they had directed CFA to protect the SPAusNet assets at the mill. LEWIS stated; "There we parked on the roadside near the mill. Surrounding us were several CFA personnel and an ambulance. “I noticed that Mr Philpot was nearby talking to persons wearing CFA labelled clothing". "While in our vehicle on the roadside near the mill entrance, I watched as the cars and motorbike I believed to be the same as those I had witnessed earlier in the day return from the Wilhelmina Falls area and travel north past us on Wilhelmina Falls Road. There were approximately 5 vehicles, some travelling in convoy and a couple of which were towing trailers". “As I watched I saw Mr Philpot point at one of the vehicles. Although I could not hear him, he appeared to mouth the words, "That's the Ute, or "That's the guy", or "That's the bastard who lit the fire." "The vehicle to which Mr Philpot appeared to be pointing was a dark blue Ute. I cannot now recall whether it was a Holden or a Ford Falcon. I would estimate that it would have been no more than 5 or 6 years old. “I recall the registration plates including the letters FUL or PUL or similar. I did not see the driver of this vehicle.” At 3.04 p.m. a CFA Pager message was sent to all local CFA volunteers advising of the fire at Murrindindi. Elizabeth COX was with her parents at their trout farm just east of Wilhelmina Falls Road. They were growing increasingly concerned about the smoke in the area despite the earlier telephone call between Kirsten COX and Donna TAIT where Donna advised that the smoke was from a fire in Wandong. At 3.05.40 p.m. Donna TAIT rang the COX's and informed them that her husband Ewan had been paged on his CFA pager and advised there was a fire at the Murrindindi Mill. Turn To Next Page

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History ● From Previos Page Kirsten and her parents travelled across their property and walked across the Murrindindi River. Kirsten was looking in a westerly direction towards Wilhelmina Falls Road and she states she observed the following; "I looked to the hay shed on my right and the mill to my left. I saw a grass fire in the paddock on the other side to us on Wilhelmina Falls Road ... I saw three people walking from power pole to power pole along Wilhelmina Falls Road. “They appeared to be looking up at the poles. I could see them touching the poles but I couldn't see if they had anything in their hands. “I remember they were wearing bright coloured vests, like working vests. They had white helmets on. I thought they looked like electricity workers. “I saw a white Ute parked on the side of the road. It was facing towards the mill. I can't remember if there were one or two Ute ... The next thing I saw was a fire truck come down Wilhelmina Falls Road in a southerly direction. “It turned right into a gate into the paddock where the fire was. It was the same area as the hay shed and where the people were standing working on the poles. “The fire truck drove across the paddock towards the burnt grass that I initially saw. They started spraying the burning bits of grass. “The front of the fire was heading towards the mill in a southerly direction. “There was a pine plantation at the back of the mill. I describe the fire as slow to start with, just like a grass fire and then it gathered momentum as it reached the mill. “I heard explosions and I saw the building in the mill fully alight and burning. I think at this stage other vehicles started to arrive to help put out the fire ... I did not take any further notice of the people working on the power lines. “I was watching the actual fire. I saw cars coming out from the state forest and travelling in a northerly direction along Wilhelmina Falls Road. “I can't remember colours or makes but a few had motor bike trailers on behind." Fanned by strong winds, low humidity and assisted by the extreme drought-like conditions, the fire front quickly proceeded in a south westerly direction. At approximately 2.59 p.m., the fire front reached the structure of the abandoned Murrindindi Saw Mill where smoke that had been sighted by the fire tower spotter was observed to change colour from whiteblue to black indicating the at the structure of the mill had commenced burning. “The fire front started to reach the adjacent blue gum plantation. In a short time the plantation had been burnt out and the fire front raced up and over Mt Despair towards neighbouring rural townships. On its initial run the Murrindindi fire burned through public forested land of mainly very tall, mature mountain and alpine ash with mixed species including wattles at lower elevations. These forests are typically moist, but by the end of January 2009 they were as 'dry as chip". They also carried a very high fuel load up to 50 tonnes a hectare. Ash trees have long ribbons of bark that hang loosely from their trunk and branches; these are easily ignited and can be transported long distances by a convection column, causing spot

● The scene at the Murrindindi Mill. February 2009. Photo: ASh Long. fires ahead of the main fire. turned around, but it was either the They commenced attacking the The fire rapidly progressed gate near pole 11525 or further on western flank of the fire. through the Toolangi State Forest near the Mill. They travelled in a southerly diwhere it quickly increased in inten“On our return to the Murrindindi rection along the western flank. As sity and developed large convection South Isolating transformer I noticed they approached the northern side of column. that the conductor between the poles the mill compound HAUSER yelled It crowned almost immediately marked 11525 and 11526 on the Area out to KIRKHAM, "be careful I've and the fire activity was reported as Map had fallen to the ground and was just run over power lines." 'very, very intense' with flames up to lying across Wilhelmina Falls Road. KIRKHAM looked back and saw 20 metres high. “I cannot now recall the time but a power line down across the padThe initial run of the fire is esti- I expect that it would have been dock. mated to have travelled nearly 2 shortly after 3. 1 0pm. '26 At this stage the mill was not on kilometres in approximately 5 min“At approximately 3.08 to 3.10 fire. Very shortly after the arrival of utes making the rate of spread nearly p.m., David WEBB-WARE the the Murrindindi and Glenburn 25 kph. Glenburn CFA Captain, arrived in Tankers, David McKenzie arrived on Just after 3.00 p.m., Ron Wilhelmina Falls Road in his private scene near the hay shed. PHILPOTT then drove from where vehicle a Holden Rodeo Utility with Graeme CHISHOLM is a Lieuhe saw the tyre mark on Wilhelmina silver tray. tenant with the Yea Urban fire BriFalls Road south towards the Mill. He was the first CFA member to gade. Within 5 minutes of receiving As he past power pole 5, (11525) arrive at the scene other than a pager timed at 15:04:46 alerting he observed a fallen power line PHILPOTT. CFA units to a siting of smoke by the across the road. The power line was He travelled down Wilhelmina fire tower near the old saw mill at lying flat across the road. He drove Falls Road to the Mill where he met Wilhelmina Falls Murrindindi, he over the power line and continued to with PHILPOTT. left Yea Fire Station headed for the the Mill. WEBB-WARE realised that the Murrindindi Saw Mill. "And then on my way back - I situation required a managed reApproximately 5 kilometres out observed the power line down on the sponse. Despite PHILPOTT being of Yea he sighted a large column of ground across the road over the fence the first on scene and the local CFA smoke he made a call back to base and up through the paddock - there's Captain he quickly realised that the using the radio and requested 20 tanka pole in the paddock". situation was beyond the capabilities ers and air support. PHILPOTT is the first person to of PHILPOTT. Between 3.15 p.m. and 3.40 p.m. notice the fallen conductor. WEBB-WARE assumed the role the ICC arranged for aircraft deployAfter speaking to PHILPOTT, of incident controller and radioed that ment to the fire. A helicopter from LEWISand JOHNSTONEthen trav- other sector commanders needed to Ovens and 2 fixed wing bombers elled south along Wilhelmina Falls be put in place. were en-route from Mansfield. Road. At 3.10 p.m. Lieutenant Les At 3.12 p.m. he called for addiLEWIS states; “As I was driving tional tankers and air support. HALL from Glenburn CFAarrived towards the Mill I noticed that the After speaking with PHILPOTT on scene in his private vehicle with a conductor was down between poles for about two minutes WEBB- slip on water tank. 11525 and 11526. The conductor WARE travelled back up Wilhelmina At 3.16 p.m. LEWIS and was lying across Wilhelmina Falls Falls Road towards the hayshed JOHNSTONE were on Wilhelmina Road and was in the grass in the where he met up with David Falls Road and had just placed paddock to the west of the road. I do McKENZIE, Lieutenant with the witches hat on the road to signal the not recall what time it was when I Murrindindi CFA. presence of the fallen conductor lysaw the conductor, but I would estiacross the road. Around this time the Murrindindi ingLEWIS mate it to be about 3. 05 pm." took a photograph at this and Glenburn Tankers arrived. They “As a safety precaution to alert deployed into the paddock via the time that shows the fallen conductor others to the existence of the con- gate near the hay shed. with JOHNSTONE in the foreground ductor lying across the road, Mr his mobile phone. WEBB-WARE and McKENZIE using Johnstone placed witches hats attempted Phone records show that to put out grass fires in the around the conductor. I assumed the vicinity of the area of origin just south JOHNSTONE received an SMS conductor wasn't energised. I don't of the hay shed. message at 3.16.41 p.m. recall conducting any tests on the LEWIS and JOHNSTONE took At this time WEBB-WARE ob- a series fallen conductor. I can't recall of other photographs of variwhether I spoke to anyone else at served that the fire had spread into ous views along Wilhelmina Falls the time regarding the conductor on the forest around Marginal Road and Road. the road. Neither Mr Johnstone nor almost immediately started crownAt 3.21 p.m. the Molesworth CFA ing. myself moved the conductor. ' Tanker arrived on scene and proAt approximately 3.08 to 3.10 ceeded down Wilhelmina Falls Road After speaking to PHILPOTT and observing several CFA appli- p.m., the Murrindindi Tanker con- to assist with asset protection in· the ances together with a number of lo- taining Gerard HAUSER and Roger vicinity of the mill. cal farmers with water tanks, KIRKHAM arrived on scene. At approximately 3.30 p.m. They were immediately followed Graeme CHISHOLM stopped his LEWIS and JOHNSTONEtravelled south along Wilhelmina Falls Road. by the Glenburn Tanker containing CFA vehicle approximately 200 JOHNSTONE states; "Mr Lewis Reg STAGGARD, John metres west of the Murrindindi Mill and I then drove south along ARCHIBALD and Phillip JAMES. on Wilhelmina Falls Road. Both tankers travelled down Wilhelmina Falls Road until we got CHISHOLMand WEBB-WARE to a spot in the road which was wide Wilhelmina Falls Road to the vicin- met and CHISHOLM assumed the enough to turn around. I can't recall ity of the hay paddock on the west- role of Operations Officer and now exactly where it was that we ern side of the road via a gate. WEBB-WARE the western sector

commander. At approximately 3.30 p.m., Ian ELLETT (MERO) received a message on his mobile telephone from an employee of the Murrindindi Shire Councilwho also volunteers with the CFA informing him of a fire in the Murrindindi area. He then called Mark LEITINGER, a deputy MERO, to see if he had received any calls from the MERC or heard anything about a fire who advised he did not have any information to provide the MERO. A few minutes later, Mark LEITINGER called Ian ELLETT advising him that he had just received a telephone call from Sergeant ROWLES (MERC) asking for the opening and activation of the MECC. After receiving a telephone call from Stephen GRANT, advising of a fire just north of the mill at Murrindindi Mill, Michael LAUDER from the DSE headed to the mill. A short time after his arrival at the mill, at approximately 3.20 p.m.,30 his crew arrived. The crew were made up of 2 Land Cruisers (with slip on units), 1 tanker and a third Land cruiser. A truck with a dozer was still in transit. LAUDER noticed on his way down to the Reserve on Wilhelmina Falls Road that there was a power line down in the paddock. It was a short distance about 100 metres from the mill buildings. It was north of the mill. On the 19th of February, 2009, LAUDER stated; "Looking at the fire on this day and taking into account the very strong north/westerly wind on the day I believe the power lines did not start the fire. The fire had burnt areas north of the power line and could not have been able to burn back on itself because of the strong northerly winds pushing it towards the mill over the power line and not - not backwards. “I am qualified to Australian standards fire investigator. I must continually update this training to hold and remain current qualifications." On entering the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve entrance, Michael LAUDER dispatched 1 unit to go to the Water Gauge camping area knowing campers had been in that location earlier in the day. Within 1 minute the unit returned stating that fire and fallen trees were blocking their way. A convoy of cars followed the unit. On looking to the north he observed the fire blocking the path out. He directed everyone in his team and the convoy of civilian cars to the river located east of the entrance. As barriers and small tea trees were blocking the way to the river 2 of the 4WD units pushed their way through clearing a path. The 2 DSE units were driven into the river and the remaining vehicles parked nearby. Everyone then entered the river to shelter from the fire. Smoke and burning embers were everywhere. The children and their mothers were placed into the 2 DSE units and the windows covered with wet blankets for protection. With the fire surrounding them, the DSE members commenced pumping water out of the river and sprayed the surrounding vegetation to keep the fire at bay. Everyone remained in the river until another DSE unit arrived and informed them it was safe to leave. Turn To Page 93

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is expected that numbers will reach 1 in 3 by next year,” he said. “We really need teachers, parents, carers and the community at large to get behind this event and its objectives, the best exercise for all of us is regular walking. “Children require at least 60 minutes huff and puff physical activity every day. We should encourage them to include walking at the beginning, during and end of each day – if you can’t walk all the way, use public transport and get off the bus, train, tram or ferry a few stops earlier and walk the rest of the way to school.” “National Walk Safely to School Day also encourages parents and carers to walk more, reducing dangerous traffic congestion around schools, better use of public transport with reduced car-dependency and the vitally important road safety message: "Until they are 10, children must always hold the hand of an adult when crossing the road," Scruby said. This national initiative aims to encourage children to lead a healthier, more active lifestyle by simply including a walk at the beginning, at lunchtime and at the end of each day. - Cheryl Threadgold

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Origins of the ‘Kilmore East’ fire Summary of Circumstances Surrounding the Point of Origin of the Kilmore East Fire on the 7th of February, 2009 The State of Victoria had been subjected to exceptional heatwave conditions which peaked on Saturday the 7th of February, 2009. As a result of the drought Victoria had been suffering and the predicted high temperatures expected, a Total Fire Ban for Victoria was broadcast on radio and television at 5.1 0am on the 7th of February, 2009. The fire index was determined to be in excess of 110 an extremely high reading which posed a ‘high risk’ of fire occurring in the State. Between 11.30am and 12.30pm, the Kilmore Gap Automatic Weather Station (AWS) recorded winds between 48 and 56 kilometres per hour with gusts up to 72 kilometres per hour. At 11.31am the Melbourne Airport AWS recorded the temperature at 40.4°C with a relative humidity of 10% and winds were recorded at 48 kilometres per hour. At 11.45am, electricity company SPAusNet recorded a power outage along the Pentadeen Spur Single Wire Earth Return (SWER) Line which subsequently cut the power supply to neighbouring rural properties. Carol Pullar was at her home at 344 Saunders Road, Kilmore East when she noticed the power go out. Also at this time, a fire started in the vicinity of a power pole which was located on top of a rocky hill, on a rural property at 310 Sunday Creek Road, Kilmore East. Peter COLEMAN, a Fire Lookout Observer employed by the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE), was at the Pretty Sally Fire Tower, located 2 kilometres north of the township of Wallan. At 11.47am he observed a single plume of white smoke to the north of the tower. He then rang Phillip SEARLE, a Fire Lookout Observer at the Mount Hickey Fire Tower in the Tallarook State Forest, and alerted him to the fire. At 11.47am, SEARLE looked out from his tower and observed smoke billowing from a paddock between Saunders Road and Sunday Creek Road, Kilmore East. At 11.47am, SEARLE contacted ‘000’ to report the fire. At 11.49am, CFA logged the call from SEARLE as the first call about the fire. At 11.50am, Wallan, Kilmore, Wandong, Clonbinane and Broadford CFA were advised of the fire. Russell COURT, the Second Lieutenant with Kilmore CFA, was on duty at the Kilmore Fire Station. At 11.50am he was alerted to a fire in the area when members’ pagers began to activate. The pager messages indicated that the Mount Hickey Fire Tower had sighted smoke in the vicinity of Saunders Road and Sunday Creek Road, Kilmore East. A ‘hot day’ response of five brigades was immediately dispatched along with a number of private units. Elizabeth JACKSONwas at her home at 270 Saunders Road, Kilmore East and observed a huge cloud of smoke emanating from the north from Sullivan’s Hill.

● A burnt out vehicle after the Black Saturday fires. Photo: Ash Long The fire was heading towards the She observed that the fire was amongst the first to leave the station travelling in the direction of her and arrived at the fire at about Blue Gum Pine Plantation and she noticed that it was building fast. neighbour’s property, which is located 12.00pm. KEATING then telephoned Jato the west of her house and at Upon arrival, he observed that the 11.50am she telephoned ‘000’ and fire was burning in land between son LAWRENCE, the ICC controlalerted them to the fire. Sunday Creek Road and Saunders ler at the Kangaroo Ground ICC, Craig HARROP was at his prop- Road. He described the fire as a strip, and reported her observations of the erty located at 240 Saunders Road, 80 to 100 metres wide, running in a fire. At 12.10pm, COURT utilised a Kilmore East when he observed a southerly direction towards a hill. plume of smoke emanating from the When the fire reached the base dam further south on the property to north, from the direction of of the hill, it split into two fingers and refill the tanker. He turned around to look north and Sullivan’s Hill. He observed that the continued around the hill. fire was approximately one The western finger of the fire ran observed that the fire had started to kilometre from him however was in a southerly direction towards creep back against the wind and was travelling quickly in his direction. Saunders Road while the eastern fin- burning in the area that he had alAt 11.50am he contacted ‘000’ ger was heading south-easterly to- ready worked on and put out. He and his crew then drove north and reported the fire. wards Wandong. Blanche BEEL was at her home He immediately began to attack in the direction of a large solitary at 355 Saunders Road, Kilmore East, the western flank of the western fin- power pole on top of a hill. He observed that the power cable when she was alerted to a “big dust ger, which was threatening a heavily was attached to the top of the pole, storm” outside by her nine year old treed area. grand daughter. BEEL looked to the He cut down trees and fences to however was hanging down, draped west of her property and observed gain access and put water on the fire. over the cable stay and was in confire on Sullivan’s Hill and at 11.51 COURT stated that the initial plan tact with the ground. He identified that the power line am she contacted ‘000’. was to stop the fire at Saunders She observed the flames were Road, however there were a lot of was broken but couldn’t see where about 10 to 15 feet high and a deep trees in the area and shortly after he it had broken and radioed it in as a red colour. She decided to evacuate had arrived at the scene he was ad- hazard. He observed that it appeared oband within minutes fire trucks were vised that the fire had already jumped in and around Saunders Road. Saunders Road and was spotting up vious the fire had originated from the area of the pole as the path of the Ross HIBBERT, the Captain of to 250 metres ahead of itself. the Clonbinane CFA, was at home Shortly after 12.00pm Greg fire leading away from the pole was in Saunders Road, Kilmore East MURPHY, Captain of the Kilmore quite narrow and fanned out as it got when at 11.50am he received an CFA, was instructed to act as the In- further away. The area to the south of the pole emergency page alerting him to a cident Controller and Kilmore Fire fire in Saunders Road. Station became the Incident Con- was burnt and the area to the north; north-west and north-east of the pole He and his son Ben, also a CFA trol Centre (ICC). volunteer, immediately responded to At 12.02pm,Carol PULLAR was remained unburnt. By 12.30pm KEATING was able the fire. at her home at 344 Saunders Road, At 11.53am, they drove onto Kilmore East when she was alerted to smell the smoke emanating from the fire and noted that it was travelSaunders Road heading west to- to smoke in the area. wards Kilmore, and observed She looked to the north-west of ling in a south easterly direction toflames. He drove to a better vantage her property and observed white wards Pretty Sally. At 1.00pm she released an urgent point and looked out over the fire smoke which she believed was a affected area. grass fire emanating from behind a page stating that there was a strong Using the CFA radio he immedi- ridge, in a gully to the west of the smell of smoke from the Kilmore ately requested 10 tankers. JACKSON property, located at 270 area. She also noted that the temperature was 41 ‘C, wind speed was From the top of the hill, the fire Saunders Road. appeared to be heading south. At 12.07pm, she took three pho- 39 kilometres per hour and gusting Flames were visible around the edges tographs from the front door of her to 55 kilometres per hour, a relative but due to the dense smoke, the head property of a power pole on top of humidity of 13% and poor visibility. John DIXON, a CFA Volunteer, of the fire was not visible. Sullivan’s Hill. The land to the south HIBBERT approximated the size of the pole is burnt by fire which is communicated with the Air Attack Supervisor who was above the fire of the fire at 10 to 20 acres and de- flanking to the east. scribed it as intense and moving exAt 12.08pm, Colleen KEATING, in a spotter aircraft, and requested tremely fast. He stated the wind was a Fire Tower Operator at Kangaroo the aircraft attack the spot fires. At 12.45pm DIXON was advised extremely hot and believed the tem- Fire Ground Tower, observed a large perature was well into the 40s. fire coming from Sunday Creek by the aircraft crew that fires were spotting approximately 200 to 300 Despite being unable to see the Road Kilmore East. head of the fire he estimated the She took bearings of the fire as metres ahead of the main front. Garry McCLUSKEY, a Fire and smoke was only one kilometre ahead 336° from Kangaroo GroundTower of him. and around 24° to 26° from Pretty Forest Officer with the DSE, was directed to attend at the point of oriRussell COURT’s crew was Sally.

gin and conduct reconnaissance to determine the extent of the fire. At 1.15pm, whilst en-route to the fire, he stopped at the intersection of Wandong-Broadford Road and the Hume Freeway in Clonbinane and observed thick smoke and flame. He estimated that he was about 500 metres from the northern flank. He also observed the fire burning in the Glenburnie Pine Plantation that was heading in a south-easterly direction. He continued south on the Hume Freeway towards Wandong and at 1.24pm he passed the head of the fire which was burning along the western edge of the freeway. McCLUSKEY exited the freeway through a small gap in the fence line near the intersection of The Dene and Stotts Road, Wandong and drove onto The Dene. From this location he observed the fire close to the freeway and within a short time observed the medium strip commence to spot and then the east side of the freeway. The fire then spread across the freeway and rapidly out of control. McCLUSKEY described the weather conditions at this time as extremely hot and windy. Kieran PURCELL, a volunteer with the Kilmore CFA, was tasked as a Fire Observer. At 1.30pm he was driving along The Dene in Wandong and observed the fire front travel towards him. At 1.36pm, Kieran drove out of the path of the fire and onto the Hume Freeway where he observed the fire jump the freeway at The Dene overpass. He was surprised by the speed at which the fires burnt the western embankment ofHume Freeway overpass, then jump and commence burning an acre of bush on the eastern side of the freeway. McCLUSKEY travelled to the inter section of O’Grady’s Road and Wandong-Kilmore Road, Wandong and used a hand held Kestrel weather meter to take weather readings at ground level. At 1.45pm the weather meter indicated the air temperature was 40°C and the wind was travelling in a north-westerly direction at 40 kilometres per hour. He also observed a large column of smoke and flame was burning in the Overdale Pine Plantation. At approximately 4.45pm, Brian KELLY Jnr, a Kilmore East local resident, was fighting the fires on BEEL’s property at 33 Saunders Road and observed a power pole on top of BEEL’s hill. He noticed that the conductor was broken on the western side of the pole, approximately a metre from the top of the pole, and still connected to the insulators. At this stage, the area surrounding the pole was not burnt and there was no fire within 100 metres of Pole 39. The fire continued to burn throughout Upper Plenty, Arthurs Creek, Humevale, Strathewen, Steels Creek, Kinglake, Kinglake Central, Kinglake West, Pheasant Creek, St Andrews, Strath Creek, Reedy Creek, Toolangi, Hazeldene, Flowerdale and Yarra Glen. The fire was reported as “Contained” on the 5th of March, 2009, and finally declared “Safe” on the 7th of April, 2009. Turn To Next Page

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Special Report ● From Page 41 On Sunday the 8th of February, 2009, Fabian CROWE, CFA Wildfire Investigator, commenced an investigation into the location of the origin of the fire. He attended the area that was highlighted by persons who were witness to the early stages of the fire, which was commonly referred to as the power pole situated on top of Sullivan’s Hill, located at 310 Sunday Creek Road, Kilmore East. The power pole was further identified as pole 38 of the Pentadeen Spur SWER Line (Single Wire Earth Return). CROWE examined the burn and char patterns surrounding the area and considered potential causes such as lightning, power lines, electric fences, machinery, escaped campfire or barbeque, escaped spotting from existing fires, rubbish or debris or deliberate ignition. He concluded that there was only one area of origin which was immediately adjacent to power Pole 38 and was contained within an area approximately 3 metres by 5 metres. This area was concentrated around the southern stay wire. Michael LEAHY, an electrical investigator with Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) attended Pole 38. He observed that the conductor attached to the east side of the pole had fallen down around the southern stay wire and was lying on the ground. LEAHY examined the stay wire and located signs of electrical arcing on the eyebolt of the southern stay anchor rod. LEAHY followed the conductor from Pole 38 in an easterly direction towards Pole 39. He observed that where the conductor had moved in some areas since the fire there was an unburnt line of grass. LEAHY located the broken end of the conductor and estimated it was approximately 200 metres west of Pole 39 (it was later measured at 135 metres west of Pole 39). LEAHY then attended Pole 39. He observed the pole had burnt down at the base and had fallen to the east. He noted that the conductor on the supply side of Pole 39 had broken at the end of the helical termination. With SP AusNet’s assistance, the disc insulator assembly at Pole 39, together with the helical termination and the end of the broken conductor were handed to police as an exhibit. LEAHY advised the SP AusNet linesmen of the broken end of the conductor lying in the paddock. The linesmen, then attended the broken end, cut off a section and handed it to police. The SP AusNet linesmen then replaced the conductor and fittings between Poles 38 and 39. On the 14th of February, 2009, Rachel NOBLE, a Scientist with Victoria Police Forensic Services Centre (VPFSC), attended the area that had been identified by CROWE as the origin of the fire and conducted an investigation into the cause of the fire. She noted that the area of origin was within a grassy paddock on private property with trees scattered throughout the property. The power pole was on a rise that was surrounded by scattered rocks and grass. The area directly underneath the power pole was relatively clear and consisted mainly of dirt and rocks whereas the area around the stay wire was grass. On the south eastern side of the mound among the grass was a patch of bracken fern running down the slope towards more open grass paddocks containing scattered patches

● Healesville-Kinglake Road, Toolangi. February 2009. Photo: Ash Long of grouped trees. ductor and electrical hardware that entwined dry vegetation on the stay The land was undulating with had been seized by police and com- rod then it could have been ignited steep inclines (dropping approxi- menced their investigations into the by plasma from the thimble eye arc. mately 100 metres) and a small creek cause of the conductor breakage. Trevor LAYZELL, Harry BETrunning through a gully, approxiAfter an extensive preliminary TERand Geoff GOONANfrom HRL mately two thirds of the way be- examination, they determined the Technology identified that the helitween Poles 38 and 39. scope of their investigation to be: cal termination assembly was not NOBLE noted that the scene had • Conductor strand fractures at Pole correctly seated in the thimble at been cleaned up and the damaged 39, Pole 39, which would have altered conductor cable had been replaced. • Incorrectly installed helical termi- the end condition of the span and was The power line of interest was a nation assembly over the thimble fit- likely to have influenced the vibrasingle wire earth return (SWER) ting at Pole 39, tional mode. which conducted 12.2kV of electric- • Arc damage on the stay at Pole 38, They opined that the incorrectly ity and consisted of 3 strands of 12 and; installed helical termination assemgauge steel over a span of approxi- • Arc damage on the conductor in bly was likely to have been present mately 1 kilometre between Poles the vicinity of Pole 38. since the line between Poles 38 and 38 and 39. HRL conducted further laboratory 39 was most recently sagged. The conductor had apparently testing and examinations and conSPAusNet are unable to provide broken approximately 1 metre from cluded the following: any evidence of the bay of conducPole 39 and had recoiled back and • The conductor fracture at Pole 39 tor being re-sagged since 1999, wrapped around the stay wire on the was due to fatigue of two strands with therefore the fault should have been southern side of Pole 38. the third strand failing in ductile ten- detected during routine inspections. Although the damaged conduc- sile overload; tor had been removed prior to her • The cyclic stresses required to On the 26th of August, 2009, a examination the original southern cause fatigue were caused by wind- partial reconstruction of Pole 39’s asstay wire and anchor bar were still induced vibration of the conductor; sembly was conducted at the present. • The helical termination at Pole 39 GippsTafe, Energy Training Centre NOBLE conducted an examinaChadstone in the presence of HRL tion of the dirt and debris around the was incorrectly seated in the thimble Technology personnel, Phoenix area of origin. and would have altered the end con- Taskforce investigators, Victoria She identified positive responses ditions of the span and is likely to Police Forensic Service Centre exin burnt patches which tended to sup- have further influenced the vibra- perts, Energy Safe Victoria personport the proposition that arcing had tions; nel and GippsTafe senior instructors. occurred either at the stay with hot • Dampers were not fitted to the conThe reconstruction was such that metal reaching the ground or arcing ductor span to reduce vibration. it replicated the conditions that an Asdirectly to ground in the ferrous ar- • At the helical termination end, de- set Inspector, utilising their standardeas. pressions in the conductor wires issue· equipment, would confront Furthermore, she conducted ex- were lined with a hard layer (or “white during their routine cyclic mainteaminations in relation to other pos- layer”) which is brittle and suscep- nance checks. sible sources of ignition such as me- tible to cracking. Cracks act as a sigGippsTafe Senior Instructor, chanical sparks, cooking/camp nificant stress concentrator for the Kelven BARNBROOKprovided profires, cigarette butt, lightning and development of fatigue; cedural expertise as to how the Asdeliberate ignition. However there • The incorrectly installed helical ter- set Inspector should have conducted was nothing identified to suggest any mination assembly was in place since their routine inspection. of these. the line was last resagged and should He stated that whilst conducting NOBLE concluded that the fire have been detected during routine a visual overhead inspection of disstarted in the vicinity of Pole 38 of inspection of the line; and tribution assets, it is imperative that the Pentadeen Spur as a result of • Inspection of the stay at Pole 38 inspectors use binoculars so they can the power line breaking near Pole showed evidence of arc marks on identify faults and defects which 39. the stay wire and at the stay wire would not be visible to the naked eye. The broken conductor then re- thimble/anchor bar eye connection; During the reconstruction, he coiled around Pole 38 and its south- Examination of the conductor in the stated that if he had observed this ern stay wire. vicinity of Pole 38 also showed arc type of fault he would have classiIn her opinion, the contact be- marks. fied ii as a priority one job and retween the conductor and the stay • Examination of the stay and con- ported it to be fixed immediately. wire and/or the ground in the vicinity ductor in the vicinity of Pole 38 sugFurthermore, Asset Inspectors of the stay wire, caused arcing which gest that arcing had occurred be- were taught to use stabilised binocuignited dry grass on the ground around tween the conductor and the stay. lars at every pole to pick up faults Pole 38. The arc marks on the stay wire and including cracked insulators, broken She further concluded that the the anchor bar eye included well ties, corroded cables etc. probability of ignition by other defined craters, indicative of mateThe defects demonstrated in the sources was regarded as remote. rial being ejected during arcing. partial reconstruction were clea[ly On the 24th of February, 2009, Professor David SWEETING, a visible to the naked eye and with the Trevor LAYZELL and Harry BET- Consulting Electrical Engineer, was 8X stabilised binoculars and the 1OX TER from HRLTechnology, an en- tasked to examine the point of origin were taught to use stabilised binocugineering company specialising in and determine whether arcing from lars at every pole to pick up faults metallurgical testing, attended the the damaged conductor on to the including cracked insulators, broken point of origin to gain an apprecia- southern stay wire of Pole 38 could ties, corroded cables etc. tion of the scene as well as the pos- cause a fire. The defects demonstrated in the sible causes leading to the conducProfessor SWEETING’s exami- partial reconstruction were clea[ly tor breakage. nation concluded that there was a visible to the naked eye and with the They viewed the damaged con- strong likelihood that if there was 8X stabilised binoculars and the 1OX

standard binoculars. Denis McCROHAN, the Maintenance Planning lead Consultant for SPAusNet, stated that SPAusNet contracted UtilityAsset Management (UAM) to provide asset inspection services of SPAusNet’s power distribution system. The contract was valid from the 11 of April 2007 until the 31 of March 2010 and stated that UAM were required to conduct the inspection of SPAusNet’s distribution assets in accordance with SPAusNet’s Line Inspection Manual. Furthermore, UAM were required to supply and maintain a trained and competent workforce at all times. SP AusNet’s Asset Inspection records detailed that the most recent inspection of the Pentadeen Spur SWER line, including Poles 38 and 39 was conducted by Asset Inspector, Jason LEECH on 25th of February 2008 (almost a year prior to the fire of the 7th February 2009). During the inspection process, LEECH was required to check all aspects of the distribution asset, including the overhead pole top structure according to the Asset Inspection Manual and report any defects. However, on this occasion, LEECH did not observe, note or report any defects relating to the faulty conductor or conductor fittings. On the 20th of January, 2010, BARNBROOK was tasked to conduct a review of the entire Asset Inspection conducted by LEECH in the Kilmore/Broadford area during February 2008, which included Poles 38 and 39 of the Pentadeen Spur SWER Line. He concluded that LEECH conducted his Asset Inspection in a methodical way however the techniques that he used were in complete contrast to standard practise as stipulated in the Line Inspection Manual. Not all correct techniques were used, important hazards were not properly identified, bushfire problems were not rectified, private residences and adjacent properties were exposed to dangerous risk of bushfire. Furthermore, an audit was conducted of LEECH’s workplace training and assessments and found that it fell well below industry standard. BARNBROOK noted that documentation did not follow a set format and it lacked detail in relation to the competency of which LEECH was being assessed against. LEECH’sAsset Inspector Competency Test did not reflect a high degree of literacy, numeracy or understanding which would otherwise deem him competent. LEECH’s lack of understanding and competency should have also been identified through regular audits of his daily Asset Inspection work. The contractual agreement between SPAusNet and UAM stipulated that internal audits (conducted by SP AusNet and UAM) and independent audits (conducted by another contractor of SP AusNet) were regularly scheduled to ensure work was at industry standard, however on two occasions, LEECH failed the audits and was not satisfactorily held to account by either UAMor SPAusNet. Phoenix Taskforce investigators retained the services of Subject Matter Consultant Alex FRAZER provided expert evidence in relation to training within the electricity industry. FRAZER’s investigation concluded that LEECH’s training and practises as well as the training procedures and processes of UAM were well below industry standards, however no legislative requirements were breached.

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■ Powderkeg Players: God of Carnage (by Yasmina Reza) May 15 from 7pm at Dempster Park Hall, 82 Phoenix St., Sunshine North. Director: Liam Gillespie. Further details: https://powderkegplayers.com/audtions/ ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Children of the Wolf (by John Peacock) May 25 at 2pm and May 27 at 7.30pm at the Strathmore Community Hall, Loeman St., Strathmore. Further details: www.stagtheatre.org ■ Beaumaris Theatre: Pillow Talk (by Andy Payne) May 25 and May 26 at 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Andy Payne. Audition enquiries: www.beaumaristheatre.com.au ■ The 1812 Theatre: Leading Ladies (by Ken Luwig), June 23 at 7pm, June 24 at 7pm at 3-5 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Pip Le Blond. Enquiries: 0400 350 792. ■ Essendon Theatre Company: Summer of the Aliens (by Louis Nowra) June 25 at 7.30pm and June 30 at 10.30am at the Bradshaw Street Community Theatre, West Essendon. Director: David Runnalls. Bookings: 0417 205 871 or kay002@bigpond.com ■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Strawberry (by Kerry Drumm), June 29 at 1.30pm, June 30 at 12noon, July 1 at 7.30pm at 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Shirley Sydenham. Enquiries: ssydenham@gmail.com - Cheryl Threadgold

Bitch On Heat From Page 37 ‘I'm sorry, so sorry, that I was such a fool,’ warbles Brenda Lee. Trapped in latex, a dystopian Barbarella-esque, Stepford wife morphed into pleasure doll, bumps and grinds to Britney Spear’s ‘Work Bitch’. All the while a voiceover declares that ‘women are a reward for a man for a hard day’s work’. Vintage sexism in words and music underscores the action playing out on stage. Some really confronting toxic masculinity is played out to the strains of Cilla Black belting out, ‘You’re my world’. Leah Shelton is a powerhouse in this onewoman show, unpacking sexual politics through subversive puppetry, pole dancing, contemporary dance and ironic lip-syncing. Kenneth Lyons’ sound design reveals some truly misogynistic lyrics and 1950s agony aunt advice long taken for granted as ‘romance’. Barry White’s ‘Never, never gonna give you up, I'm never, ever gonna stop’ punctuates an alarming scene where an ‘invitation’ transmutes into rape. Both creator and performer, Shelton unapologetically pushes the boundaries, exploring the politics of consent and the vilification of women with humour and satire. This is avant-garde performance art with a strong political message. It is also a shockingly brilliant piece of theatre. Performance Season: Until May 19. Venue: Theatre Works, 14 Acland St., St Kilda. Bookings: 9534 3388 or admin@theatreworks.org.au - Review by Beth Klein

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Deadly artists in the Blak ■ The inaugural five recipients of the new Blak Sound program are Brett Lee (Pirritu), Amy Dowd (BUMPY), Allara Briggs Pattison, Crystal Clyne (Lady Lash) and William Elm. Following a competitive EOI process, these five outstanding Blak Sound artists will now undertake a nine-month program specifically designed and tailored to complement their music career visions. Presented and supported in partnership with the Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO), City of Melbourne and Spotify, the Blak Sound program will focus on the release of recorded music and utilise a range monthly business master classes, one-on-one mentoring and hands-on learning to develop critical music business skills. Blak Sound participant Brett Lee explained that there are so many deadly artists in Victoria at the moment, “I cannot wait to be part of Blak Sound and I’m ready for the learning it will offer.” “This program will take my music to the next level. I’m ready to share my stories with the world and also connect the knowledge I learn with other young and emerging Indigenous artists,” said Lee. Another participant, Amy Dowd, is excited to be included in Blak Sound, “The program is an amazing opportunity for emerging artists to refine their skills and network with different industry professionals.” “I cannot wait to jump right into the program. To have the opportunity to record and release within a culturally safe environment and also be guided by an experienced team is so valuable,” said Dowd. VMDO Music Business Manager First Peoples, Neil Morris, said: ‘Blak Sound will place First People artists at the forefront of the

What’s On Solo For Duet

■ Canadian piano virtuoso Eve Egoyan presents Solo for Duet as part of Progress – a Festival of Ideas, presented by MLIVE on Tuesday, March 21 at 7.30pm in the Sound Gallery, Monash University, Clayton. In exploring the potential of the Disklavier, an acoustic piano with a computer interface, to layer and precisely synchronise sampled sounds, film and interactive imagery, Eve Egoyan has reinvented the contemporary piano repertoire and turned the purely aural experience of a piano recital into a synaesthetic one. Monash University looks forward to introducing Australian audiences to Egoyan’sground-breaking work in this set of pieces (some written especially for her and some self-composed) that she has unified into a single semi-theatrical event. Performance Date: Tuesday, May 21 at 7.30pm Venue: Sound Gallery, Monash University, Wellington Rd., Clayton Tickets: $20-$35 Bookings: www.monash.edu/mlive/ progress - Cheryl Threadgold

Shifting Surrounds

● Allara Briggs Pattison Photo: Arron Schuppan music industry and highlight that Indigenous voices have been on this continent since time immemorial’. Minister for Creative Industries, Martin Foley described Blak Sound as honouring the music history of First Peoples in Victoria, ‘and it celebrates and promotes the artists making music today’. - Cheryl Threadgold

Latest shows, auditions SHOWS

SHOWS

■ Phoenix Theatre Company Inc: Green Day's American Idiot Until May 18 at the Doncaster Playhouse. Director: Renée Maloney; Musical Director: Ben Heels. Special Auslan interpreted performance May 17. Bookings: 90125897 or tickets@phoenixtheatrecompany.org ■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: Rock of Ages Until May 18 at Centenary Theatre, Williamstown. Director: Stuart Dodge; Musical Direction: Dave Barclay; Choreography: Ashley Tynan. Bookings: www.wmtc.org.au ■ Geelong Repertory Theatre Company: Mr Bailey's Minder (by Debra Oswald) Until May 18 at 15 Coronation St., West Geelong. Director: Geoff Gaskill. Bookings: GPAC 5225 1200. ■ Nova Music Theatre: Beauty and the Beast Until May 19 at the Whitehorse Centre, Nunawading. Director: Noel Browne; Musical Director: John Clancy; Choreographer: Wayne Robinson. Bookings: 1300 304433 or www.novamusictheatre.com.au ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: A View From The Bridge (by Arthur Miller) Until May 18 at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Chris McLean. Bookings: htc.org.au or 9457 4117. ■ Bairnsdale Production Line Company: The Sound of Music Until May 20 at the Forge Theatre, McKean St., Bairnsdale. Bookings: 5152 1482. ■ The Mount Players: Twelve Angry Men (by Reginald Rose) Until May 26 at Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Dikrector: Chris McLean. Bookings: www.themountplayers.com ■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: Rock of Ages May 3 - 18 at Centenary Theatre, Williamstown. Director: Stuart Dodge; Musical Direction: Dave Barclay; Choreography: Ashley Tynan. Bookings: www.wmtc.org.au ■ Wyndham Theatre Company: Stepping Out (by Richard Harris) Until May 25 at CrossRoads Theatre, cnr Synott St. and Duncans Rd., Werribee. Director: Renee Belsey and Rachel Brooks. Bookings: 0401 932 893. ■ Brighton Theatre Company: I Hate Hamlet (by Paul Rudnick) May 17 - June 1 at Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Cnr Wilson and Carpenter Sts., Brighton. Director: Alan Burrows. Bookings: www.brightontheatre.com.au

■ CLOC Musical Theatre: Kinky Boots May 17 - June 1 at the National Theatre, 20 Carlisle St., St Kilda. Director: Chris Bradtke; Musical Director: Dan Heskett; Choreographer: Steve Rostron. Bookings: www.cloc.org.au ■ The Basin Theatre Group: A Man for All Seasons (by Robert Bolt) May 17 - June 8 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Malcolm Sussman. Bookings: www.thebasintheatre.org.au ■ Phoenix Theatre Company: Green Day's American Idiot May 10 - 18 at the Doncaster Playhouse. Bookings: www.phoenixtheatrecompany.org ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group: The Tin Woman (by Shaun Grennan) May 23 - June 1 at the Strathmore Community Centre, Cnr Loeman and Napier Sts., Strathmore. Director: Stephen Andrews. Tickets: $20/$15. Bookings: 9382 6284 or www.stagtheatre.org/reservations ■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: The Wisdom of Eve (by Mary Orr) May 23 - June 8 at 39 - 41 Castella St., Lilydale. Director: KatieJane Amey. Bookings: 9735 1777. ■ The 1812 Theatre: The Mousetrap (by Agatha Christie) May 23 - June 15 at 3 - 5 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: John Mills. Bookings: 9758 3964. ■ Torquay Theatre Troupe: The Memory of Water(by Shelagh Stephenson) Until May 25 at 16 Price St., Torquay. Director: Sandy Fairthorne. Bookings: www.trybooking ■ Babirra Music Theatre: The Sound of Music May 31 - June 15 at The Whitehorse Centre, Whitehorse Rd., Nunawading. Director: Tyler Hess; Musical Director: Ben Moody; Choreographer: Kristy Griffin. Bookings: www.babirra.org.au ■ Peridot Theatre: Crimes of the Heart (by Beth Henley) June 7 - 22 at the Unicorn Theatre, Mt Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Drive, Mt Waverley. Director: Michelle Swann. Bookings: 0429 115 334. ■ Warrandyte Theatre Company:All My Sons (by Arthur Miller) June 7 - 22 at the Mechanics' Institute, Yarra St., Warrandyte. Director: Alastair Rice. Bookings: warrandytehallarts.asn.au/theatre

■ Centre for Projection Art together with The Substation presents Shifting Surrounds, a major exhibition of immersive installations by Yandell Walton as part of ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE 2019. Shifting Surrounds explores human relationships with ecological and physical systems of the planet, by interrogating shifting environments caused by climate change. Incorporating digital technology in the production and presentation of the works Walton highlights the current technological climate and raises questions around its effect on our rapidly changing world. The exhibition explores the idea of earth entering a new geological age, the Anthropocene, a term developed atmospheric chemist Paul Crutzen characterised by accelerating technological advancements, population growth and excessive consumption. Crutzen writes: “the environmental impact of population growth and economic development would suggest that humanity has left behind the Holocene [the time since the end of the last major glacial epoch, or ice age] and is now entering a new geological age.” This major exhibition was developed by the artist through a series of on-site and international residencies in 2017/18 and the resulting work responds to the unique architecture of the building to interrogate the shifting environments caused by climate change. Presented by The Substation, CLIMARTE and Centre for Projection Art. This project has been supported by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, Creative Partnerships Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund, Besen Family Foundation and Gordon Darling Foundation. Exhibition Details: Until July 20 Venue: The Substation, 1 Market Street, Newport Free public event Artist Talk: Wednesday June 5, 6pm - Cheryl Threadgold

Peninsula Gallery Dissonant Rhythms: Ross Manning Propelled by electricity and their own kinetic forces, Manning's work engulfs the entirety of the species, they exist in, creating mesmerising experiences of light and sound. Exhibition opens May 17 and closes July 21. Craftivism Dissident Objects and Subversive Forms' This exhibition presents the work of contemporary Australian artists and groups who use craft materials and techniques with a political intent. Broadening our understanding of craft-making traditions, the artists in this exhibition subvert and extend these forms as vehicles for activism and social change, reflecting on the works in which we lie. Exhibition opens May 17 and closes July 21. Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Cnr Reserve Rd and Dunns Rd, Mornington - Peter Kemp

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Crossroads By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Goodbye Neale ■ Aussie rock legend and former lead singer of 70s group Blackfeather Neale Johns will play his big farewell show at Musicland Fawkner on May 26 at 3pm. Neale heads off for a new life in Thailand and says the show is also about thanking so many friends in Melbourne that have helped him in many different ways and who have been loyal supporters of his music. It has been an interesting journey that officially started back in 1966 Neale points out and it was never about fame and fortune, it was always about soul. Tickets at the venue.o

Backroad nation ■ Country music supremo Lee Kernaghan has released his new album Backroad Nation with the title track already going to number one on the Apple Music country playlist. Lee will play some Victorian dates later in the year.

Hard knocks

■ Seasons of Love is the next concert by the choir of Hard Knocks. There will be laughs and tears as we farewell our founding Musical Director, Jonathon Welch says their media release. Sun., June 2, 2pm, Melb Town Hall. Tickets at Trybooking.com - Rob Foenander

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White-wine style that shouldn't exist ■ It's been said that Hunter Valley semillon is perhaps the greatest of the world's wine styles to have been created totally out of necessity - the need to convert often under-ripe grapes into drinkable white wine. If that's true, so be it. The perpetrators have done a wonderful job. I've mentioned before, and no doubt will again, that late, great Melbourne wine scribe Mark Shield wondering how anything 'so mean and squinty-eyed' in its youth could develop such richness and complexity with maturation. Modern winemaking has meant more approachable wines in their youth, but they still to develop alarmingly in the cellar - and the problem of under-ripe grapes continues, largely because of a hot, humid, often rainy climate. No one - except possibly McWilliams - has made as big a mark with aged semillon as has Tyrrells, and the family company's Vat 1 has become quite rightly legendary, both in the show ring and in private cellars. But the annual release of the Tyrrells Hunter Semillon is also eagerly awaited by those in the know, or perhaps with less-deep pockets. WINE REVIEWS Nericon 2018 Chardonnay ($1012): I have a couple of generalisations about the cheaper end of the market - firstly, cheap white is better than cheap red, and

● Bruce Tyrrell: latest generation to take charge of a famous Hunter Valley family. secondly, you're generally better off and predominantly they don't have flavoursome ripper that will go a with producers from heavily irri- to be deep-coloured brooding mon- treat with freshly grilled bream or similar white-fleshed fish. gated areas such as the Riverland sters of reds. Modern winemaking technology or the Riverina than areas such as They have to have freshness and the Barossa or Clare. I buy this vinosity. Get the grapes right and and a good semillon vintage have beauty at the bottom end of the price the wine will largely take care of combined to produce a less-thanrange and get just what I expect - itself, as it will with most varieties. ferocious young white but it should clean freshness and some depth of And Chester has gone to the cooler mature well into a full-bodied, flavour. Adelaide Hills rather than his toasty elder. Buy half a dozen, D'Arenberg 2017 Feral Fox Pi- McLaren Vale home base for this enjoy a couple of bottles now and stick the rest in the cellar for 10 not Noir ($30): Chester Osborne spicy beauty. years or so. seems to have learnt about making WINE OF THE WEEK It's a bargain. great pinot more quickly than have Tyrrells 2018 Hunter Valley - John Rozentals most Australian winemakers. Firstly Semillon ($25): This is a light, fresh,

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

Rock star birthday in Los Angeles ■ Hi everyone, from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites comes this week's news.

Out and About

Max Merritt’s 78th

‘Bezos killed Woody’s deal’

■ One of the longest-lived and most popular New Zealand bands of the early rock and roll era, Max Merritt and the Meteors were a pioneering institution of the Kiwi scene. Born in Christchurch on April 30, 1941, front man Merritt quit school at the age of 15 to work as an apprentice bricklayer; rock music made its first impact at about the same time, and he eventually saved up enough money to buy an electric guitar. The rest is pure Rock and Roll history. The Meteors got their name after Bill Haley and the Comets. Max has toured Australia so many times and I am sure he has performed in every city and country town where there is a stage. In December 1976 Merritt dissolved the group, bringing a 20year run to an end. He soon relocated to Los Angeles, enjoying success as a songwriter and solo performer; during the mid-80s, Merritt often came back to Australia, occasionally returning to action fronting a procession of new Meteors lineups. It was a thrill to be at the Los Angeles Debonaires lunch in Woodland Hills to celebrate the 78th birthday of this legend.

Punks upset Rotten ■ God save Johnny Rotten! He's enduring anarchy in sunny California, where homeless punks are vandalising his home. The former Sex Pistol, punk icon and scourge of the establishment is now appealing to LA cops for help as the unruly young proletariat invade his fancy Venice Beach home. The mouthpiece of 1977's Anarchy in the UK born John Lydon was ranting to Newsweek's Paula Froelich in an interview to promote the Museum of Arts and Design's new exhibition Too Fast To Live, Too Young To Die: Punk Graphics, 1976-1986. He told her the homeless situation in his swanky LA neighborhood is so bad that thieves are tearing the bars from the windows of his multimillion-dollar home, lobbing bricks, setting up unsightly tent cities and littering the beach with syringes. “A couple of weeks ago I had a problem," the former punk prince opined. "They came over the gate and put their tent inside, right in front of the front door and if you complain, what are you? Oh, one of the establishment elite? No, I'm a bloke that's worked hard for his money and I expect to be able to use my own front door." The Never Mind the Bollocks hell-raiser added that these unwelcome visitors "tried to steal the iron bars off the windows" to sell as scrap metal. And his wife, Nora, who is battling Alzheimers, "cannot cope" because of all the vicious vagrants in the city. "My wife's ill and she can't cope with this. But at 2am last week, a brick whizzed through the top floor window, the bedroom. Sorry, Mr. Policeman. I need your help." He added: "The vagrants moved in en masse in tent cities. They're all young; they're all like 24." Rotten added of the punks: "They're aggressive, and because there's an awful lot of them together they are like one big gang.”

● Pictured at the birthday lunch: Gavin Wood and rock legend Max Merritt.

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

● Cher

Largest voting minority

● Johnny Rotten

■ Amazon's decision to cancel their four-movie deal with director WoodyAllen went all the way up toJeff Bezos, Allen's lawyer reportedly claimed in court. According to the New York Daily News, attorney Julia Beskin said "rather senior Amazon executives" who were "all the way up the ladder" were "very much involved" in the decision to make the deal with Allen and to terminate it. Beskin reportedly said the director's legal team may "seek to depose Bezos" if the contract dispute is not settled through private mediation. The $73-million deal was reportedly cancelled in June 2018 after allegations resurfaced that Allen had sexually abused Dylan Farrow, his adoptive daughter, as a child. Beskin reportedly argued that Amazon was well aware of Farrow's years-old allegations against Allen when the deal was made. An attorney for Amazon defended the company's decision to terminate the deal, claiming Allen's more recent remarks about the #MeToo movement, he warned of a "witch hunt" made the deal unsustainable. Allen already completed one of the four movies in the deal, titled A Rainy Day in New York, and it now seeks a new distributor.

■ Hispanic Americans are set to outpace Black Americans as the largest voting minority group in the 2020 election for the first time ever, new research finds. Pew Research Centerprojections predict that Hispanic American voters will now be the largest voting minority in the 2020 presidential election, passing black American voters for the first time in United States history. Hispanics have been the largest minority group in the US since 2003. In total, Pew predicts that the number of eligible Hispanic voters in 2020 will tick up to a record 13.3 percent of the entire American electorate, while eligible blackAmerican voters will make up about 12.5 percent of the electorate.

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■ US retailers have announced more store closures so far this year (5994) than they did in the entirety of 2018 (,864), Core sight Research reports. Two mall mainstays have accounted for more than half of the yellow tape: Payless Shoe Source said it will close all 2500 of its US stores when it filed for bankruptcy in February. Gymboree announced closings of 800 stores when it, too, filed for bankruptcy in January. Curious about the record? It was set in 2017, when nearly 8000 retail store closures were announced. In a report this week, UBS estimated that 75,000 stores selling furniture, electronics, and clothing will close by 2026 nearly 11,000/year. The projection doesn't account for a recession or a dramatic surge in nudist living: It's a result of growth in consumer spending online. Online shopping is expected to comprise 25 per cent of total US. retail sales in 2026, up from 16 per cent of overall sales currently. For every 1 per cent increase in online penetration, 80008500 stores will be forced to close.

Cher’s plea for LA ■ California and her hometown of Los Angeles, in particular, should focus on taking care of its current population of homeless, poor and hungry, instead of taking on the burden of more immigrants, singer-entertainer Cher tweeted Sunday: "I understand helping struggling immigrants, but my city Los Angeles isn't taking care of its own. What about the 50,000 plus citizens who live on the streets. People who live below the poverty line and are hungry? “If my state can't take care of its own, many are veterans, how can it take care of more?” Cher's tweet comes after President Donald Trump reportedly threatened to release illegal immigrants into the nation's "sanctuary cities," like Los Angeles, which offer safe harbor for those who illegally live in the US.

Come and visit us

■ 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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■ Judy Garland won many awards for her great body of work during her short lifetime, including a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997. She has also been named as one of the Greatest Female Stars of All Time. I could not agree more. Frances Ethel Gumm was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota in 1922. Frances began singing with her sisters at an early age in their parent's picture/vaudeville theatre. In 1929 the Gumm Sisters made their film debut in a short subject titled The Big Revue. By 1935 the singing group were touring and changed their name to The Garland Sisters and Frances adopted the stage name of Judy Garland. Her big break came when she appeared in the film Broadway Melody of 1938 and sang the song You Made Me Love You to a photograph of Clark Gable. At the age of 16 Judy Garland was cast as Dorothy Gale in the classic film The Wizard Of Oz and sang the song that was to become her signature tune for the rest of her life, Over The Rainbow. I spoke to Jerry Maren in a radio interview about working as a Munchkin in the 1939 film. Jerry recalled that Judy was wonderful to the Munchkins and would always go out of her way to talk to them during the filming. Jerry handed Judy the lollypop when they welcomed her to Munchkinland.

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By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

She was cast opposite Mickey Rooney in nine films and they were a wonderful on screen team. Over the years Mickey Rooney has always spoken fondly of Judy Garland. Her films at MGM Studios included Little Nelly Kelly, Presenting Lily Mars, Meet Me In St Louis, The Harvey Girls, For Me And My Gal, Easter Parade and Summer Stock. She became addicted to drugs which apparently were given to her to maintain her busy work schedule. Her health began to fail and she was dismissed from the MGM studios in 1950. In 1954 she made a triumphant return to the screen in A Star Is Born and was nominated for an Academy Award. In 1961 Judy performed in concert at Carnegie Hall to rave reviews.

The Australian concert tour in 1964 turned into a disaster when Judy kept the audience at Festival Hall in Melbourne waiting for over an hour and she was booed off the stage. This incident created international headlines. My friend, the late Tony Osborne, was musical director for Judy's final tour in Copenhagen during 1969. Tony told me that Judy was at her best at 4am. He was called to her room on several occasions when Judy just wanted to talk to someone and he said she was lucid and the conversations were unforgettable. Johnny Ray was also on that tour and was best man at her wedding to Mickey Deans. A great thrill for me was to meet and interview Judy's daughter Lorna Luft, who is also a great talent. That was the closest I ever got to Judy Garland. Judy was married five times and had three children, Liza, Lorna and Joey. Judy Garland died in London at the age of 47 on June 22,1969. The world lost a great singing star on that day. Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - Remember When Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens. And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays ● Judy Garland at 12 Noon. In 1962 her television series began and many www.innerfm.org.au of the great performers were guests on the show.

Step right up, buy your tickets to Barnum

● Kirby Burgess (Ringmaster) in Barnum. Photo: Ben Symons ■ Melburnians can be enthralled by the fabulous circus standing multi-role portrayals, delightful Rachael Beckas musical Barnum at the intimate Comedy Theatre until the gracious Charity Barnum, and Suzie Mathers with her glorious soprano voice as Jenny Lind. June 2 - no humbug! Terrific performances are also enjoyed from Akina Barnum: the circus musical is based on the book by Mark Bramble, with music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Edwards as Joice Heth, and refreshing theatrical newcomer Joshua Reckless as Tom Thumb. Michael Stewart. The wonderful ensemble combines their awesome cirDirector Tyran Parke has created a reimagined, modern-day, visually spectacular interpretation of the 1980s cus and dance skills to present the exciting routines choreographed by KellyAykers. Broadway classic musical hit. We are treated to acrobatics, trapeze, aerial silks, jugThe original storyline is retained, telling of the dreams and achievements of legendary American circus impre- gling, clowning, unicycling and Barnum himself walking sario and entrepreneurial showman Phineas Taylor the tightrope. Their names are Embla Bishop, Robbie Curtis, Sarah Barnum who, as Parke points out in the program, was more ‘the greatest salesman’ than ‘the greatest show- Gray, Matthew Hamilton, William Meager, Stephen McDowell, Vanessa McGregor and Karlee Misipeka. man’. The terrific set and colourful, gorgeous costumes are Unquestionably, however, Australia’s own Todd McKenney firmly establishes himself as one of our great designed by Dann Barber. Finally, sharing the spotlight is the superb music, rencontemporary showmen with his high energy, charismatic dered by musical director Stephen Gray’s terrific orchesperformance as Barnum. Totally immersed in his role with moods ranging from tra. Barnum’s the name and I suggest you step right up to Barnum’s larrikinism to poignant moments, McKenney doesn’t forget to ooze entertainment, and woos his audi- book tickets before this great show is a sell-out. Season: Until June 2 ence in masterly style while remaining in character (most Venue: Comedy Theatre Melbourne of the time). ticketmaster.com.au or Ph: 1300 11 10 11 The mega-talented cast also includes Ringmaster Kirby - Review by Cheryl Threadgold Burgess, who skilfully commands the stage with her out-

OK. With John O’Keefe Sale of the Seaside

● Tony Barber ■ Once a quizmaster, always a quizmaster, Tony Barber is back performing his craft. Tony is asking the difficult questions once a week to diners at a surfside restaurant in Flinders. Tony has lost none of the quick quips but he takes things a little less sprightly when he walks up to the podium. Tony is aged 79.

It’s no joke

■ Paul Barbian, also known as Ian Cognito, was a stand up comedian on the UK comedy circuit. He was performing a routine on stage last week when he took a seat and the audience thought that was part of his act. Unfortunately he was dead, aged 60 years. Police confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances .

Many happy returns

■ Matt Tilley, a man of considerable radio experience has taken on the 9am to noon shift on Nova Network. Matt was formerly with Fox FM and some of his on-air stunts are legendry . When quizzed about his return to radio he replied “the fact my on-air shift slots nicely with my parole conditions is purely coincidental”.

Side hustle

■ Sports broadcaster and newsreader Tony Jones (Channel 9) has a hobby of making elegant, old world, tiered stands to display sandwiches and pastries when next you have high tea. In his spare times Tony can be found beavering away in his Man Shed building his masterpieces from scratch. Tony haunts antique shops for suitably designed plates from bygone days, drills a hole where the steel column goes and voila another ‘new’ antique is born .

New show for Ten

■ Ten has had a succession of duds of late in the 6pm timeslot. Pointless is to be replaced by a newbie called Celebrity Name Game hosted by pint sized Grant Denyer. It starts on May 13. Format is based on the board game , Taboo with questions all about pop culture icons. Jackpot pool $10,000 . - John O’Keefe

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs FILM: THE GUILTY: Genre: Crime/Drama/Mystery/Thriller. Cast: Jakob Cedergren, Jessica Dinnage, Omar Shargawi. Year: 2018. Rating: ` M. Length: 85 Minutes. Stars **** Verdict: A police officer at an emergency call centre answers a call from a kidnapped woman when the call is suddenly disconnected, so the search for the woman and her kidnapper begins, and with the phone as his only tool, it's enters a race against time to save the endangered woman, but soon he realizes that he is dealing with a crime that is far bigger than he first thought. The less said about this edge-of-your-seat gem the better, only that your finger nails are sure to be shorter when you leave than they were when you went in, all thanks to first time feature director and co-writer Gustov Moller's tight setting, a nerve shattering screenplay, methodical pacing, respectfully taut direction and gripping performance by Jakob Cedergren as the emergency call phone operator. From the moment he picks up the phone to answer the emergency call, frame by frame, second by second, the story unfolds and tension mounts, building meticulously and never letting go, holding you tightly in its grasp and never letting you off the hook for a moment, except of course moments to breathe, and even then, during palm sweating moments of suspense, holding your breathe is an option you will be unable to ignore. Not surprisingly picked up with little or no hesitation for a U.S. remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal, this psychological study in real life suspense in real time is a stunning tidal wave of paranoia, anger, dread, frustration and desperation, a supremely original, haunting, pulse-pounding and nightmarish exorcize that connects directly with our frailties, anxieties and fears, in all, a master-class of filmmaking that could very well be the best Alfred Hitchcock movie the legendary "Master of Suspense" never made! FILM: COLETTE: Genre: Biography/Drama/History. Cast: Keira Knightley, Dominic West, Eleanor Tomlinson. Year: 2018. Rating: M. Length: 101 Minutes. Stars: ***½ Verdict: The story of a newly married Colette (Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette), who is pushed by her publisher-husband to ghost-write novels under his name, and upon their success they become the talk of late 19th century Paris, but Colette's fight over creative ownership and gender roles drives her to overcome societal constraints, revolutionizing literature, fashion and sexual expression. Exhilarating, witty and altogether vividly vibrant bio-pic of a little known Parisian literary sensation and late 19th century-early 20th century game-changer that exceeds and excels far beyond the startling period costumes of the day and sweeping vistas of the European country-side to reveal in striking detail the extraordinary story of a young woman striving against a rigorously disciplined repression of female literary values and personal expression for herself and others during a time of normally forbidden terrain. Keira Knightley gives a beautifully nuanced and bravura performance as the extraordinary Colette filled with delightfully charming humour, biting wit and a firm emotion grip, and is equalled by Dominic West as her celebrated yet deceptive publisher husband, Henry GauthierVillars, and along with exemplary period detail, cinematography by Niles Nuttgens (Hell or High Water), editing, costume, set and production design, it all combines to create rewarding experience. Intelligent, thought provoking, funny, poignant, stimulating, Director Wash Westmoreland, whose previous efforts include the Oscar winning "Still Alice" (2014) with Julianne Moore, has taken this story of a remarkable woman who history has swallowed up, and has now brought back into the light again with a respectful sensitivity and firmness, a fitting and well deserved and long overdue story, tribute and portrait of a woman that is a learning experience as inspiring as it is compelling! FILM: Genre: Cast: Andy Garcia,

THE MULE: Crime/Drama/Thriller. Clint Eastwood, Bradley Cooper, Taissa Farmiga,

Laurence Fishburne. Year: 2018. Rating: M. Length: 116 Minutes. Stars: ***½ Verdict: Based on the true story of Earl Stone, a 90-year-old horticulturist and Korean War veteran who is caught transporting millions of dollars worth of drugs through Illinois for a Mexican drug cartel. The most consistently reliable Clint Eastwood returns to the big screen as director and star after a decade of absence in both roles with old fashioned movie story-telling that is an effective low key but a well balanced simplistic effort, a compelling, effortless and methodically subtle multi-layered crime drama that flows with wit, grace and emotion in classic Clint Eastwood style, a template of vintage Eastwood that has endeared audiences for more than five decades. At a sprightly 88 years of age, Eastwood still holds court with his usual relaxed and easy going pace and commanding screen presence, and here as director and star, he keeps interest unwavering throughout with the grip and anticipation of a slow burning fuse, infusing bursts of intensity, poignancy, humour and heartfelt emotion at precisely the right moments. Aided by a stellar supporting cast that includes Andy Garcia as the head of the Mexican drug cartel, Laurence Fishburne as the Drug Enforcement Administration [DEA] Agent in charge and Dianne Wiest as his ex-wife, however, it is Bradley Cooper as the pursuing DEA Agent that gives this fascinating story a well balanced edge to Eastwood's well seasoned presence and character, and even though Eastwood's nonchalant approach for some may lack dramatic punch, long after most of his contemporaries have long since given up, it goes to show that he still got it, and still show some newcomers a thing or two.

Rourke’s Reviews The Realm ■ (M). 126 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas May 16. Just when you think the cinema screens are filled with nothing more than vacuous, big budget Hollywood fodder, along comes a film like The Realm to restore one's faith, showing adult audiences that quality film-making does still make it to local theatres. Via a very effective long take, we are introduced to Manuel Lopez Vidal (Antonio de la Torre), a regional vice-secretary for a prominent, incumbent Spanish political party. Highly ambitious, Manuel's aggressive groundwork has paid off as he is announced as successor to regional president Frias (Jose Maria Pou), but during these opening sequences, it quickly becomes apparent that everyone on screen is corrupt, living the high life on not only the taxpayer's dollar, but also through bribes, illegal tenders, and real estate fraud. When one of their close-knit group is arrested for money laundering, and a recording of Manuel talking about a certain illicit deal makes the news, it sets off a cataclysmic series of events that sees the once-rising star's professional and private life spiral downwards. As he finds himself cut off from his so-called colleagues, Manuel desperately tries to find evidence that will see everyone involved tainted and indicted, but as he digs deeper, he finds his life in increasing danger. The Realm hits the ground running, with names, faces, and deals thrust at the audience, and it is a swirl of information that requires concentration to sift through. However this is exactly what cowriter Isabel Pena and co-writer/ director Rodrigo Sorogoyen want, to make our heads giddy with power, play, and possibilities, where politicians can write their own rules, and extract money and profits any way they see fit. Sorogoyen and Pena have successfully worked together before, on the excellent police thriller May God Save Us (2016), the romantic drama Stockholm (2013), and the TV series Fragiles (2013), and once again they hit a bullseye here. The two manage the tricky feat of making us become involved in Manuel's plight, even though he is clearly his own worst enemy, engaging in morally bankrupt behaviour that has put him in this position in the first place. Commanding the screen is de la Torre, who is superb as Manuel, allowing the visceral storytelling to attain some added layers. This wonderful actor is in top form (as he was in the highly recommended May God Save Us, The Fury Of A Patient Man, and Cannibal), and is backed up by a first-rate supporting cast. Praise must also go to a worldclass technical crew, especially cinematographer Alejandro de Pablo (who shot the director's Oscar nominated short Madre and it's soon-to-be released expanded remake) and regular editor Alberto del Campo. Though Hollywood product like

Avengers : Endgame, The Hustle, and Detective Pikachu may be hogging the limelight, The Realm stands head and shoulders above them all, and all serious moviegoers will find this compelling political thriller extremely rewarding, right through to its impactful and incisive final scene. RATING - **** Jo Pil-ho : The Dawning Rage (MA). 127 minutes. Now streaming on Netflix. Though much of its plotting is routine and familiar, Jo Pil-ho : The Dawning Rage contains a character and subplot which eventually raises it above the ordinary, and once this plot thread comes to the fore, it makes this extremely slick production a frustrating viewing experience, making one wonder why it didn't focus on this poignant element in the first place. Lee Sun-kyun plays the title character, a cop who has long left the path of honesty and moral justice, now wallowing in corruption, even forcing criminals to carry out robberies for his own financial gain (the opening scene is reminiscent of the 2011 French thriller Sleepless Night), but his blackened world is turned upside down when an attempted robbery on a police storage warehouse goes horribly wrong. This puts him in the sights of powerful corporate CEO Jung Yihyang (a typecast Song Yeongchang), who is currently under investigation for major embezzlement. Adding to Jo's complicated situation is Mi-na (Jeon So-nee), a wayward teenage girl haunted by the tragic death of her best friend on the Sewol ferry disaster, who has a vital recording which could bring Jung to his knees. Forming an uneasy alliance, Jo and Mi-na try to bring this elite criminal to justice before his cronies put them six feet under. The first two-thirds of Jo Pil-ho : The Dawning Rage are mildly watchable, churning out characters and events we have seen many times before. One wonders why writer/director Lee Jeong-beom, who crafted the outstanding action/thriller The Man From Nowhere (2010), didn't centre proceedings on Mi-na from the beginning, with Jo being the main morally ambivalent force she has to deal with, as this would have made the inclusion of the Sewol tragedy and how it mirrors the cop's deceitful behaviour more powerful and fitting. Though Lee offers solid work as Jo, it is Jeon who steals the film as Mi-na, delivering a terrific performance, convincingly handling her character's revelations. The action scenes are expertly handled, and the movie has a gorgeous sheen, helping gloss over the script's conventional elements and cliched villains. Jo Pil-ho : The Dawning Rage is worth a look, but one has to get through a lot of merely serviceable material before it really takes off. Like I said, frustrating. RATING - *** - Aaron Rourke

Top 10 Lists MAY 12- 18 THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. AVENGERS: ENDGAME. 2. TOP END WEDDING. 3. LONG SHOT. 4. PEPPA PIG:FESTIVAL OF FUN. 5. DUMBO (LIVE ACTION). 6. WONDER PARK. 7. THE CHAPERONE. 8. SHAZAM! 9. THE CURSE OF THE WEEPING WOMAN. 10. CAPTAIN MARVEL. NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: MAY 9: AGA, ALL IS TRUE, POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU, POMS, THE HUSTLE, THE NIGHT EATS THE WORLD. MAY 16: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3, ME & MY LEFT BRAIN, PETERLOO, THE REALM, CODE GEASS: LELOUCH OF THE RESURRECTION. THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. THE MULE [Crime/Drama/Clint Eastwood, Andy Garcia, Bradley Cooper]. 2. COLETTE [Drama/Biography/Keira Knightley, Dominic West, Fiona Shaw]. 3. THE FRONT RUNNER [Drama/Biography/ Hugh Jackman, J.K. Simmons, Vera Farmiga]. 4. THE GUILTY [Thriller/Jakob Cedergren, Jessica Dinnage]. 5. WELCOME TO MARWEN [Biography/Comedy/Drama/Steve Carell, Diane Kruger]. 6. COLD WAR [Drama/Joanna Kulig, Tomasz Kot]. 7. GLASS [Thriller/James McAvoy, Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson]. 8. AQUAMAN [Action/Fantasy/Adventure/ Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe]. 9. INSTANT FAMILY [Comedy/Drama/Rose Byrne, Mark Wahlberg]. Also: A PRIVATE WAR, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: The Hidden World, MARY POPPINS RETURNS, THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING, CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? STORM BOY, THE HATE U GIVE, PAPILLON, SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE, HOLMES AND WATSON. NEW HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: THE VANISHING [Mystery/Thriller/Gerard Butler, Peter Mullan, Connor Swindells]. THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD [Documentary/War/History]. THE HIDDEN SOLDIER [War/Drama/Romance/Emile Hirsch, Crystal Liu]. BEN IS BACK [Drama/Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Kathryn Love Newton]. DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: WHAT DID YOU DO IN THE WAR, DADDY? [War/Comedy/James Coburn, Dick Shawn]. NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: SHAMELESS: Season 9. MAYANS M.C: Season 1. MURDOCH MYSTERIES: Series 12. - James Sherlock

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Bleak House - by Charles Dickens

Our coming to the ridge of a hill we had been ascending enabled our friend to point out Chesney Wold itself to us and diverted his attention from its master. It was a picturesque old house in a fine park richly wooded. Among the trees and not far from the residence he pointed out the spire of the little church of which he had spoken. Oh, the solemn woods over which the light and shadow travelled swiftly, as if heavenly wings were sweeping on benignant errands through the summer air; the smooth green slopes, the glittering water, the garden where the flowers were so symmetrically arranged in clusters of the richest colours, how beautiful they looked! The house, with gable and chimney, and tower, and turret, and dark doorway, and broad terrace-walk, twining among the balustrades of which, and lying heaped upon the vases, there was one great flush of roses, seemed scarcely real in its light solidity and in the serene and peaceful hush that rested on all around it. To Ada and to me, that above all appeared the pervading influence. On everything, house, garden, terrace, green slopes, water, old oaks, fern, moss, woods again, and far away across the openings in the prospect to the distance lying wide before us with a purple bloom upon it, there seemed to be such undisturbed repose. When we came into the little village and passed a small inn with the sign of the Dedlock Arms swinging over the road in front, Mr. Boythorn interchanged greetings with a young gentleman sitting on a bench outside the inn-door who had some fishing-tackle lying beside him. “That’s the housekeeper’s grandson, Mr. Rouncewell by name,” said, he, “and he is in love with a pretty girl up at the house. Lady Dedlock has taken a fancy to the pretty girl and is going to keep her about her own fair person — an honour which my young friend himself does not at all appreciate. However, he can’t marry just yet, even if his Rosebud were willing; so he is fain to make the best of it. In the meanwhile, he comes here pretty often for a day or two at a time to — fish. Ha ha ha ha!” “Are he and the pretty girl engaged, Mr. Boythorn?” asked Ada. “Why, my dear Miss Clare,” he returned, “I think they may perhaps understand each other; but you will see them soon, I dare say, and I must learn from you on such a point — not you from me.” Ada blushed, and Mr. Boythorn, trotting forward on his comely grey horse, dismounted at his own door and stood ready with extended arm and uncovered head to welcome us when we arrived. He lived in a pretty house, formerly the parsonage house, with a lawn in front, a bright flowergarden at the side, and a well-stocked orchard and kitchen-garden in the rear, enclosed with a venerable wall that had of itself a ripened ruddy look. But, indeed, everything about the place wore an aspect of maturity and abundance. The old lime-tree walk was like green cloisters, the very shadows of the cherry-trees and apple-trees were heavy with fruit, the gooseberry-bushes were so laden that their branches arched and rested on the earth, the strawberries and raspberries grew in like profusion, and the peaches basked by the hundred on the wall. Tumbled about among the spread nets and the glass frames sparkling and winking in the sun there were such heaps of drooping pods, and marrows, and cucumbers, that every foot of ground appeared a vegetable treasury, while the smell of sweet herbs and all kinds of wholesome growth (to say nothing of the neighbouring meadows where the hay was carrying) made the whole air a great nosegay. Such stillness and composure reigned within the orderly precincts of the old red wall that even the feathers hung in garlands to scare the birds hardly stirred; and the wall had such a ripening influence that where, here and there high up, a disused nail and scrap of list still clung to it, it was easy to fancy that they had mellowed with the changing seasons and that they had rusted and decayed according to the common fate. The house, though a little disorderly in compari-

Charles Dickens son with the garden, was a real old house with settles in the chimney of the brick-floored kitchen and great beams across the ceilings. On one side of it was the terrible piece of ground in dispute, where Mr. Boythorn maintained a sentry in a smock-frock day and night, whose duty was supposed to be, in cases of aggression, immediately to ring a large bell hung up there for the purpose, to unchain a great bulldog established in a kennel as his ally, and generally to deal destruction on the enemy. Not content with these precautions, Mr. Boythorn had himself composed and posted there, on painted boards to which his name was attached in large letters, the following solemn warnings: “Beware of the bull-dog. He is most ferocious. Lawrence Boythorn.” “The blunderbus is loaded with slugs. Lawrence Boythorn.” “Man-traps and spring-guns are set here at all times of the day and night. Lawrence Boythorn.” “Take notice. That any person or persons audaciously presuming to trespass on this property will be punished with the utmost severity of private chastisement and prosecuted with the utmost rigour of the law. Lawrence Boythorn.” These he showed us from the drawing-room window, while his bird was hopping about his head, and he laughed, “Ha ha ha ha! Ha ha ha ha!” to that extent as he pointed them out that I really thought he would have hurt himself. “But this is taking a good deal of trouble,” said Mr. Skimpole in his light way, “when you are not in earnest after all.” “Not in earnest!” returned Mr. Boythorn with unspeakable warmth. “Not in earnest! If I could have hoped to train him, I would have bought a lion instead of that dog and would have turned

should dare to make an encroachment on my rights. Let Sir Leicester Dedlock consent to come out and decide this question by single combat, and I will meet him with any weapon known to mankind in any age or country. I am that much in earnest. Not more!” We arrived at his house on a Saturday. On the Sunday morning we all set forth to walk to the little church in the park. Entering the park, almost immediately by the disputed ground, we pursued a pleasant footpath winding among the verdant turf and the beautiful trees until it brought us to the church-porch. The congregation was extremely small and quite a rustic one with the exception of a large muster of servants from the house, some of whom were already in their seats, while others were yet dropping in. There were some stately footmen, and there was a perfect picture of an old coachman, who looked as if he were the official representative of all the pomps and vanities that had ever been put into his coach. There was a very pretty show of young women, and above them, the handsome old face and fine responsible portly figure of the housekeeper towered pre-eminent. The pretty girl of whom Mr. Boythorn had told us was close by her. She was so very pretty that I might have known her by her beauty even if I had not seen how blushingly conscious she was of the eyes of the young fisherman, whom I discovered not far off. One face, and not an agreeable one, though it was handsome, seemed maliciously watchful of this pretty girl, and indeed of every one and everything there. It was a Frenchwoman’s. As the bell was yet ringing and the great people were not yet come, I had leisure to glance over

and to think what a shady, ancient, solemn little church it was. The windows, heavily shaded by trees, admitted a subdued light that made the faces around me pale, and darkened the old brasses in the pavement and the time and dampworn monuments, and rendered the sunshine in the little porch, where a monotonous ringer was working at the bell, inestimably bright. But a stir in that direction, a gathering of reverential awe in the rustic faces, and a blandly ferocious assumption on the part of Mr. Boythorn of being resolutely unconscious of somebody’s existence forewarned me that the great people were come and that the service was going to begin. “‘Enter not into judgment with thy servant, O Lord, for in thy sight — ’” Shall I ever forget the rapid beating at my heart, occasioned by the look I met as I stood up! Shall I ever forget the manner in which those handsome proud eyes seemed to spring out of their languor and to hold mine! It was only a moment before I cast mine down — released again, if I may say so — on my book; but I knew the beautiful face quite well in that short space of time. And, very strangely, there was something quickened within me, associated with the lonely days at my godmother’s; yes, away even to the days when I had stood on tiptoe to dress myself at my little glass after dressing my doll. And this, although I had never seen this lady’s face before in all my life — I was quite sure of it — absolutely certain. It was easy to know that the ceremonious, gouty, grey-haired gentleman, the only other occupant of the great pew, was Sir Leicester Dedlock, and that the lady was Lady Dedlock. But why her face should be, in a confused way, like a broken glass to me, in which I saw scraps of old remembrances, and why I should be so fluttered and troubled (for I was still) by having casually met her eyes, I could not think. I felt it to be an unmeaning weakness in me and tried to overcome it by attending to the words I heard. Then, very strangely, I seemed to hear them, not in the reader’s voice, but in the wellremembered voice of my godmother. This made me think, did Lady Dedlock’s face accidentally resemble my godmother’s? It might be that it did, a little; but the expression was so different, and the stern decision which had worn into my godmother’s face, like weather into rocks, was so completely wanting in the face before me that it could not be that resemblance which had struck me. Neither did I know the loftiness and haughtiness of Lady Dedlock’s face, at all, in any one. And yet I— I, little Esther Summerson, the child who lived a life apart and on whose birthday there was no rejoicing — seemed to arise before my own eyes, evoked out of the past by some power in this fashionable lady, whom I not only entertained no fancy that I had ever seen, but whom I perfectly well knew I had never seen until that hour. It made me tremble so to be thrown into this unaccountable agitation that I was conscious of being distressed even by the observation of the French maid, though I knew she had been looking watchfully here, and there, and everywhere, from the moment of her coming into the church. By degrees, though very slowly, I at last overcame my strange emotion. After a long time, I looked towards Lady Dedlock again. It was while they were preparing to sing, before the sermon. She took no heed of me, and the beating at my heart was gone. Neither did it revive for more than a few moments when she once or twice afterwards glanced at Ada or at me through her glass. The service being concluded, Sir Leicester gave his arm with much taste and gallantry to Lady Dedlock — though he was obliged to walk by the help of a thick stick — and escorted her out of church to the pony carriage in which they had come. The servants then dispersed, and so did the congregation, whom Sir Leicester had contemplated all along (Mr. Skimpole said to Mr. Boythorn’s infinite delight) as if he were a considerable landed proprietor in heaven. “He believes he is!” said Mr. Boythorn. “He firmly believes it. So did his father, and his grand

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From Page 75 father, and his great-grandfather!” “Do you know,” pursued Mr. Skimpole very unexpectedly to Mr. Boythorn, “it’s agreeable to me to see a man of that sort.” “IS it!” said Mr. Boytborn. “Say that he wants to patronize me,” pursued Mr. Skimpole. “Very well! I don’t object.” “I do,” said Mr. Boythorn with great vigour. “Do you really?” returned Mr. Skimpole in his easy light vein. “But that’s taking trouble, surely. And why should you take trouble? Here am I, content to receive things childishly as they fall out, and I never take trouble! I come down here, for instance, and I find a mighty potentate exacting homage. Very well! I say ‘Mighty potentate, here IS my homage! It’s easier to give it than to withhold it. Here it is. If you have anything of an agreeable nature to show me, I shall be happy to see it; if you have anything of an agreeable nature to give me, I shall be happy to accept it.’ Mighty potentate replies in effect, ‘This is a sensible fellow. I find him accord with my digestion and my bilious system. He doesn’t impose upon me the necessity of rolling myself up like a hedgehog with my points outward. I expand, I open, I turn my silver lining outward like Milton’s cloud, and it’s more agreeable to both of us.’That’s my view of such things, speaking as a child!” “But suppose you went down somewhere else to-morrow,” said Mr. Boythorn, “where there was the opposite of that fellow — or of this fellow. How then?” “How then?” said Mr. Skimpole with an appearance of the utmost simplicity and candour. “Just the same then! I should say, ‘My esteemed Boythorn’ — to make you the personification of our imaginary friend — ‘my esteemed Boythorn, you object to the mighty potentate? Very good. So do I. I take it that my business in the social system is to be agreeable; I take it that everybody’s business in the social system is to be agreeable. It’s a system of harmony, in short. Therefore if you object, I object. Now, excellent Boythorn, let us go to dinner!’” “But excellent Boythorn might say,” returned our host, swelling and growing very red, “I’ll be —” “I understand,” said Mr. Skimpole. “Very likely he would.” “ — if I WILL go to dinner!” cried Mr. Boythorn in a violent burst and stopping to strike his stick upon the ground. “And he would probably add, ‘Is there such a thing as principle, Mr. Harold Skimpole?’” “To which Harold Skimpole would reply, you know,” he returned in his gayest manner and with his most ingenuous smile, “‘Upon my life I have not the least idea! I don’t know what it is you call by that name, or where it is, or who possesses it. If you possess it and find it comfortable, I am quite delighted and congratulate you heartily. But I know nothing about it, I assure you; for I am a mere child, and I lay no claim to it, and I don’t want it!’ So, you see, excellent Boythorn and I would go to dinner after all!” This was one of many little dialogues between them which I always expected to end, and which I dare say would have ended under other circumstances, in some violent explosion on the part of our host. But he had so high a sense of his hospitable and responsible position as our entertainer, and my guardian laughed so sincerely at and with Mr. Skimpole, as a child who blew bubbles and broke them all day long, that matters never went beyond this point. Mr. Skimpole, who always seemed quite unconscious of having been on delicate ground, then betook himself to beginning some sketch in the park which be never finished, or to playing fragments of airs on the piano, or to singing scraps of songs, or to lying down on his back under a tree and looking at the sky — which he couldn’t help thinking, he said, was what he was meant for; it suited him so exactly. “Enterprise and effort,” he would say to us (on his back), are delightful to me. I believe I am truly cosmopolitan. I have the deepest sympathy with them. I lie in a shady place like this and think of adventurous spirits going to the North Pole or penetrating to the heart of the Torrid Zone with admiration. Mercenary creatures ask, ‘What is the use of a man’s going to the North Pole? What good does it do?’ I can’t say; but, for anything I CAN say, he may go for the purpose — though he don’t know it — of employing my thoughts as I lie here. Take an extreme case.

Magazine “But suppose you went down somewhere else to-morrow,” said Mr. Boythorn, “where there was the opposite of that fellow — or of this fellow. How then?” “How then?” said Mr. Skimpole with an appearance of the utmost simplicity and candour. “Just the same then! I should say, ‘My esteemed Boythorn’ — to make you the personification of our imaginary friend — ‘my esteemed Boythorn, you object to the mighty potentate? Very good. So do I. I take it that my business in the social system is to be agreeable; I take it that everybody’s business in the social system is to be agreeable. It’s a system of harmony, in short. Therefore if you object, I object. Now, excellent Boythorn, let us go to dinner!’” “But excellent Boythorn might say,” returned our host, swelling and growing very red, “I’ll be —” “I understand,” said Mr. Skimpole. “Very likely he would.” “ — if I WILL go to dinner!” cried Mr. Boythorn in a violent burst and stopping to strike his stick upon the ground. “And he would probably add, ‘Is there such a thing as principle, Mr. Harold Skimpole?’” “To which Harold Skimpole would reply, you know,” he returned in his gayest manner and with his most ingenuous smile, “‘Upon my life I have not the least idea! I don’t know what it is you call by that name, or where it is, or who possesses it. If you possess it and find it comfortable, I am quite delighted and congratulate you heartily. But I know nothing about it, I assure you; for I am a mere child, and I lay no claim to it, and I don’t want it!’ So, you see, excellent Boythorn and I would go to dinner after all!” This was one of many little dialogues between them which I always expected to end, and which I dare say would have ended under other circumstances, in some violent explosion on the part of our host. But he had so high a sense of his hospitable and responsible position as our entertainer, and my guardian laughed so sincerely at and with Mr. Skimpole, as a child who blew bubbles and broke them all day long, that matters never went beyond this point. Mr. Skimpole, who always seemed quite unconscious of having been on delicate ground, then betook himself to beginning some sketch in the park which be never finished, or to playing fragments of airs on the piano, or to singing scraps of songs, or to lying down on his back under a tree and looking at the sky — which he couldn’t help thinking, he said, was what he was meant for; it suited him so exactly. “Enterprise and effort,” he would say to us (on his back), are delightful to me. I believe I am truly cosmopolitan. I have the deepest sympathy with them. I lie in a shady place like this and think of adventurous spirits going to the North Pole or penetrating to the heart of the Torrid Zone with admiration. Mercenary creatures ask, ‘What is the use of a man’s going to the North Pole? What good does it do?’ I can’t say; but, for anything I CAN say, he may go for the purpose — though he don’t know it — of employing my thoughts as I lie here. Take an extreme case. Take the case of the slaves on American plantations. I dare say they are worked hard, I dare say they don’t altogether like it. I dare say theirs is an unpleasant experience on the whole; but they people the landscape for me, they give it a poetry for me, and perhaps that is one of the pleasanter objects of their existence. I am very sensible of it, if it be, and I shouldn’t wonder if it were!” I always wondered on these occasions whether he ever thought of Mrs. Skimpole and the children, and in what point of view they presented themselves to his cosmopolitan mind. So far as I could understand, they rarely presented themselves at all. The week had gone round to the Saturday following that beating of my heart in the church; and every day had been so bright and blue that to ramble in the woods, and to see the light striking down among the transparent leaves and sparkling in the beautiful interlacings of the shadows of the trees, while the birds poured out their songs and the air was drowsy with the hum of insects, had been most delightful. We had one favourite spot, deep in moss and last year’s leaves, where there were some felled trees from which the bark was all stripped off. Seated among these, we looked through a green vista supported by thousands of natural columns, the

whitened stems of trees, upon a distant prospect made so radiant by its contrast with the shade in which we sat and made so precious by the arched perspective through which we saw it that it was like a glimpse of the better land. Upon the Saturday we sat here, Mr. Jarndyce, Ada, and I, until we heard thunder muttering in the distance and felt the large raindrops rattle through the leaves. The weather had been all the week extremely sultry, but the storm broke so suddenly — upon us, at least, in that sheltered spot — that before we reached the outskirts of the wood the thunder and lightning were frequent and the rain came plunging through the leaves as if every drop were a great leaden bead. As it was not a time for standing among trees, we ran out of the wood, and up and down the moss-grown steps which crossed the plantation-fence like two broad-staved ladders placed back to back, and made for a keeper’s lodge which was close at hand. We had often noticed the dark beauty of this lodge standing in a deep twilight of trees, and how the ivy clustered over it, and how there was a steep hollow near, where we had once seen the keeper’s dog dive down into the fern as if it were water. The lodge was so dark within, now the sky was overcast, that we only clearly saw the man who came to the door when we took shelter there and put two chairs for Ada and me. The latticewindows were all thrown open, and we sat just within the doorway watching the storm. It was grand to see how the wind awoke, and bent the trees, and drove the rain before it like a cloud of smoke; and to hear the solemn thunder and to see the lightning; and while thinking with awe of the tremendous powers by which our little lives are encompassed, to consider how beneficent they are and how upon the smallest flower and leaf there was already a freshness poured from all this seeming rage which seemed to make creation new again. “Is it not dangerous to sit in so exposed a place?” “Oh, no, Esther dear!” said Ada quietly. Ada said it to me, but I had not spoken. The beating of my heart came back again. I had never heard the voice, as I had never seen the face, but it affected me in the same strange way. Again, in a moment, there arose before my mind innumerable pictures of myself. Lady Dedlock had taken shelter in the lodge before our arrival there and had come out of the gloom within. She stood behind my chair with her hand upon it. I saw her with her hand close to my shoulder when I turned my head. “I have frightened you?” she said. No. It was not fright. Why should I be frightened! “I believe,” said Lady Dedlock to my guardian, “I have the pleasure of speaking to Mr. Jarndyce.” see the lightning; and while thinking with awe of the tremendous powers by which our little lives are encompassed, to consider how beneficent they are and how upon the smallest flower and leaf there was already a freshness poured from all this seeming rage which seemed to make creation new again. “Is it not dangerous to sit in so exposed a place?” “Oh, no, Esther dear!” said Ada quietly. Ada said it to me, but I had not spoken. The beating of my heart came back again. I had never heard the voice, as I had never seen the face, but it affected me in the same strange way. Again, in a moment, there arose before my mind innumerable pictures of myself. Lady Dedlock had taken shelter in the lodge before our arrival there and had come out of the gloom within. She stood behind my chair with her hand upon it. I saw her with her hand close to my shoulder when I turned my head. “I have frightened you?” she said. No. It was not fright. Why should I be frightened! “I believe,” said Lady Dedlock to my guardian, “I have the pleasure of speaking to Mr. Jarndyce.” “Your remembrance does me more honour than I had supposed it would, Lady Dedlock,” he returned. “I recognized you in church on Sunday. I am sorry that any local disputes of Sir Leicester’s — they are not of his seeking, however, I believe — should render it a matter of some absurd difficulty to show you any attention here.” “I am aware of the circumstances,” returned my guardian with a smile, “and am sufficiently

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She had given him her hand in an indifferent way that seemed habitual to her and spoke in a correspondingly indifferent manner, though in a very pleasant voice. She was as graceful as she was beautiful, perfectly self-possessed, and had the air, I thought, of being able to attract and interest any one if she had thought it worth her while. The keeper had brought her a chair on which she sat in the middle of the porch between us. “Is the young gentleman disposed of whom you wrote to Sir Leicester about and whose wishes Sir Leicester was sorry not to have it in his power to advance in any way?” she said over her shoulder to my guardian. “I hope so,” said he. She seemed to respect him and even to wish to conciliate him. There was something very winning in her haughty manner, and it became more familiar — I was going to say more easy, but that could hardly be — as she spoke to him over her shoulder. “I presume this is your other ward, Miss Clare?” He presented Ada, in form. “You will lose the disinterested part of your Don Quixote character,” said Lady Dedlock to Mr. Jarndyce over her shoulder again, “if you only redress the wrongs of beauty like this. But present me,” and she turned full upon me, “to this young lady too!” “Miss Summerson really is my ward,” said Mr. Jarndyce. “I am responsible to no Lord Chancellor in her case.” “Has Miss Summerson lost both her parents?” said my Lady. “Yes.” “She is very fortunate in her guardian.” Lady Dedlock looked at me, and I looked at her and said I was indeed. All at once she turned from me with a hasty air, almost expressive of displeasure or dislike, and spoke to him over her shoulder again. “Ages have passed since we were in the habit of meeting, Mr. Jarndyce.” “A long time. At least I thought it was a long time, until I saw you last Sunday,” he returned. “What! Even you are a courtier, or think it necessary to become one to me!” she said with some disdain. “I have achieved that reputation, I suppose.” “You have achieved so much, Lady Dedlock,” said my guardian, “that you pay some little penalty, I dare say. But none to me.” “So much!” she repeated, slightly laughing. “Yes!” With her air of superiority, and power, and fascination, and I know not what, she seemed to regard Ada and me as little more than children. So, as she slightly laughed and afterwards sat looking at the rain, she was as self-possessed and as free to occupy herself with her own thoughts as if she had been alone. “I think you knew my sister when we were abroad together better than you know me?” she said, looking at him again. “Yes, we happened to meet oftener,” he returned. “We went our several ways,” said Lady Dedlock, “and had little in common even before we agreed to differ. It is to be regretted, I suppose, but it could not be helped.” Lady Dedlock again sat looking at the rain. The storm soon began to pass upon its way. The shower greatly abated, the lightning ceased, the thunder rolled among the distant hills, and the sun began to glisten on the wet leaves and the falling rain. As we sat there, silently, we saw a little pony phaeton coming towards us at a merry pace. “The messenger is coming back, my Lady,” said the keeper, “with the carriage.” As it drove up, we saw that there were two people inside. There alighted from it, with some cloaks and wrappers, first the Frenchwoman whom I had seen in church, and secondly the pretty girl, the Frenchwoman with a defiant confidence, the pretty girl confused and hesitating. “What now?” said Lady Dedlock. “Two!” “I am your maid, my Lady, at the present,” said the Frenchwoman. “The message was for the attendant.” “I was afraid you might mean me, my Lady,” said the pretty girl. “I did mean you, child,” replied her mistress calmly. “Put that shawl on me.” She slightly stooped her shoulders to receive it, and the pretty girl lightly dropped it in its place.

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History ● From Page 24 Mark SAWYER is a volunteer with the Flowerdale CFA. On the 7th February, 2009, he responded to the fire at Murrindindi on the Flowerdale Tanker. He states; "I am tipping that we would have arrived at around 3:30 p.m. When we arrived in Murrindindi we arrived at a control point which was in a big open paddock a couple of minutes drive to .the sawmill. “Dave WEBWARE (sic) who was in charge of the scene at this time, told us to go straight to the sawmill. “There is like a power transfer station at the back and we were tasked asset protection of it. “At this stage the Flowerdale tanker was the only one doing this and we spoke to two blokes from the power company who showed us what it was all about, and that there was a powerline down over Wilhelmina Falls Road at this stage, which was live. “I wasn't going anywhere near it anyhow so they didn't need to tell me that". At approximately 3.30 p.m., the GALA group left the M.S.R area. At approximately 3.30 p.m., the NASH group left the M.S.R via Wilhelmina Falls Road towards Toolangi. At approximately 3.35 p.m., the GREGORY group left the M.S.R. area, via Toolangi. At approximately 3.40 p.m., the Flowerdale Tanker arrived on scene. Shortly after the Alexandra Strike Team 1250 which was made up of the Yarck Support, Yarck Tanker 1, Eildon Tanker 2, Marysville Tanker 1 and Whanregarwen Tanker arrived on scene. This strike team was deployed on the eastern flank of the fire. At approximately 3.56 p.m., the Alexandra Strike Team 1204 which was made up of the Alexandra Support, Acheron Tanker, Alexandra Tanker, Buxton Tanker, Thornton Tanker and Yarck Tanker 2 arrived on scene. This strike team was deployed on the western flank of the fire. The first DSE Website warning was released at 3.45pm and sited the location as Murrindindi Mill. The warning described the fire as burning 2 kilometres south east of Murrindindi and burning in a south easterly direction. The warning stated that the fire was not currently posing a threat to communities. Around 4.00p.m.LEWIS and JOHNSTONE directed the CFA (Flowerdale Tanker) to the Murrindindi Zone Sub Station at the rear of the mill to try and protect the electrical assets. The mill was well alight at this stage. At the pole 7A (20530) both LEWIS and JOHNSTONE observed that two fuses had blown and were hanging down. One of the fuses was the same as the one they had replaced earlier (red phase) and the other was on the centre conductor (white phase). Sergeant David ROWLES had been contacted by Inspector Ross SMITH, Forward Commander for Kilmore East, at approximately 4.00 p.m., who informed him that there was a fire at the Murrindindi Saw Mill. Inspector SMITH recommended that Sergeant ROWLES commence his duties as the MERC and activate the MECC.33 Shortly after 4.00 p.m., the MECC was activated and staff commenced arriving. At about 4.00 p.m., Andrew PARKER at the ICC was informed by telephone from Andrew

● The ruins of the Glenburn Hotel. February 2009. Photo: Ash Long GRAYSTONE, State Duty Officer in ember attack. At the same time, ad- change occurred, the towns would the IECC that the Toolangi crew of vice was received at the Alexandra be directly in the path of the new fire 10 and 19 campers were sheltering ICC from Shaun LAWLORwho was front. The main fire front was exfrom the fire in the Murrindindi conducting aerial surveillance in tremely active and located seven to River. Firebird 305 helicopter around ten kilometres south of Marysville, The crew had gone to ensure the Marysville and the Black Range that in the vicinity of Mt Strickland. safety of the campers and believed the fire was in/over the Black Range The smoke was black in colour it was too dangerous to evacuate so and near the Maroondah Highway and very turbulent with amber had set up their pumps and protected in agricultural land. flashes occurring within the convecthe campers from the fire. He also reported that Narbethong tion column. At about 4.15 p.m., the fire and its surrounds were under attack By 5.15 p.m., the CFA released reached the top of the Black Ranges from the fire. an urgent threat message for the a distance of 12 kilometres from the The fire was described as a roll- communities of Narbethong, point of origin. ing ground and crown fire producing Marysville and Buxton. The Black Range is the main ridge spot fires to the south and east of the That message alerted communiin the area running in a north south main front. It burned up the western ties of Narbethong, Marysville and direction. slopes of the Black Range, a ridge Buxton to expect to come under diThe fire reached this point via a running north-south at 700 to 800 rect attack from the fire and combination of spot fires and rolling metres above sea level. Healesville residents were advised to ground and crowri fire, travelling at Adjacent is the Acheron River remain on high alert for the prospect around 11 kmph. The fire moved rap- Valley, which runs from Narbethong of ember attack. idly to the south-east at this speed. in the south through Buxton to At 5.15 p.m ., power on the 66kV By 4.20 p.m., advice was re- Taggerty in the north on the eastern network in the Murrindindi area was ceived from the Mt Gordon Tower side of the range. lost. observer that a spot fire had comAt 4.45 p.m., the CFA released an At 5.20 p.m., the ICC received menced 10 degrees from Mt Gor- urgent threat message advising that advice from Shaun LAWLOR, in don which is near Mt Strickland and the fire was burning in a south east- Firebird 305, that conditions were approximately 7 kilometres from erly direction and spotting well ahead unsuitable for aircraft and 'anything Marysville. Andrew MILLER of the fire. south of Buxton was black and (ICC) was then informed that due to The community of Narbethong unflyable'. the continuing fire behaviour near the was warned to expect to come under At approximately 5.30 p.m., point of origin, direct attack was im- direct ember attack from the fire. The LEWIS and JOHNSTONE returned possible and local DSE crews were message was released at 4.55 p.m. to the Murrindindi Mill to isolate the working with the CFA on life and propAt 5.00 p.m., Sergeant ROWLES remaining fuse on pole 20530. erty protection around the point of contacted the Alexandra ICC and The campers, containing the variorigin of the fire. advised the Liaison Officer that the ous groups that were trapped, and the Residents of Buxton and Murrindindi MECC had been acti- Toolangi crew had been medically Narbethong were alerted to enact vated. examined and evacuated from the their fire plan by broadcasts from The Alexandra ICC was in charge Murrindindi Scenic Reserve at 5.30 UGFM Community Radio at 4.23 of the fire impacting Murrindindi p.m. p.m. Shire and threatening towns in the Rodney GILL is a qualified paraAt 4.25 p.m. the Mt Gordon ob- eastern part of the Shire. medic with Ambulance Victoria and server reported that the fire was comFrom the time the MECC was is the Yea Branch Station Officer. ing over the Black Range and he was opened, Sergeant David ROWLES He also resides in Yea. His residence evacuating the tower. received a constant flow of calls and overlooks the Murrindindi Valley. Andrew MILLER states he then enquiries from various organisations, He was the duty officer on the 7th realised that there was a very seri- agencies and the public. February, 2009. GILL was at home ous situation occurring with an exHe estimates that he received when sometime between 2.45 and ceptionally fast moving fire. more than 300 calls on the day. 3.00 p.m. he heard PHILPOTT An urgent threat message was Shaun LAWLOR, DSE AirAttack come up on the CFA Radio and said instructed to be released for Supervisor, in Firebird 305, states "We've got a fire going at the old mill. Narbethong at 4.30 p.m. The mes- that while en-route and upon arrival We 'II need as many tankers as you sage was subsequently released to at Narbethong at 5.05 p.m., he ob- can muster before things get into the the public by 4.45 p.m. served the north east flank of the fire forest." The message stated that the to be between 25 to 30 kilometres in GILL looked out his window and Murrindindi Mill fire in Mount De- length and flame height along the observed smoke in the distance near spair State Forest was burning in a flank at least 100 metres with the fire the mill. south easterly direction and spotting spotting around 500 metres to the At 5.21 p.m. he was paged to atwell ahead of the fire. north east. tend the old Murrindindi Mill and The community of Narbethong The smoke along this flank ex- the case was given as heat/cold exwas warned to expect to come under tended vertically into the air for sev- posure. direct ember attack from the fire eral kilometres and resembled an He arrived on scene at Heavy equipment and DSE crew enormous wave. Wilhelmina Falls Road at 5.47 p.m. were deployed at 4.40 p.m., to near At 5.10 p.m., LAWLOR observed and initially spoke with Sgt Buxton so as to be in position to at- a spot fire approximately 500 metres CONNELL. tack the flank of the fire prior to the to the west of the Mt Gordon fire He recalls the ambulance was wind change. tower and Narbethong under direct buffeted by the wind. He set up near Andrew MILLER requested the attack with a spot fire between the old mill office. There were nurelease of a further warning at 5 p.m., Marysville log dump and the adjoin- merous members of the public, DSE for the communities of Buxton, ing trout farm. and CFA personnel. Narbethong and Marysville, to alert This spot fire was becoming quite He treated a number of people for them to expect to come under direct active. He advised the Alexandra heat and eye irritations. attack from the fire. ICC that Marysville and Buxton were At about 6.30 p.m. PHILPOTT Healesville residents advised to re- not being impacted by the fire but was brought up to the ambulance and main on high alert for the prospect of that if the predicted south west wind was treated for heat exhaustion.

PHILPOTT had been fighting the fire in the vicinity of his own residence. After treating PHILPOTT for about 25 minutes he left. At about 6.40 to 6.45 p.m. GILL noticed the wind changed from the north -westerly to a south - westerly. Due to the increasing spread of the fire, residents of Marysville began taking refuge on the oval at Gallipoli Park by 5.55 p.m. Advice was being received by 6.16pm at the ICC from DSE members at Marysville that there was a fire in Kings Road and members of the DSE office were going out to protect the office with hoses. Marysville is situated approximately 19 kilometres south west of the point of origin of the fire. At 6.20 p.m., the CFA became aware that a spot fire was burning near the intersection of Kings Road and Martin Road Marysville. After discussions with DSE crew leaders, two CFA strike teams were despatched to the area along with 31 DSE crew and four crew leaders. By the time the DSE officers arrived at Kings Road, at about 6.30 p.m., the spot fire was burning about 100 metres from houses. The fire was between 20 and 30 metres in diameter and was burning towards the south east. When the CFA crews arrived and assembled along Kings Road, they were instructed to help support the DSE officers protect houses with whatever water they had in their tankers. The high demand for water and the corresponding drop in water pressure meant that some parts of Marysville in higher elevations including Kings Road did not have running water. After consultation a back burn was lit along 250 metres of the southern track, to the west of the intersection of Martin and Kings Road. Shortly after 6.30 p.m., a number of police officers who had just arrived in Marysville from Alexandra commenced driving around the town, using the police car siren to alert residents, informing them of the approaching fire and advising them to leave. The main fire front then went through the township of Marysville. On arrival at the oval at Gallipoli Park, the police officers found about 200 people and 60 cars and several other vehicles. It was widely understood in the community that the oval was to be a gathering point in an emergency. By the time police arrived at the oval, Marysville was engulfed in thick dark smoke and trees next to the oval were on fire. The fire was roaring. A convoy of vehicles left Marysville shortly before 7.00 p.m. At around 6.45 p.m., crews in Marysville observed that the wind direction had become variable which was earlier than predicted by the Bureau of Meteorology. At this time the fire had travelled a distance of 40 kilometres at an average speed of nearly 11 kmph and the main fire front was nearly 5 kilometres wide. Between 7.10 p.m., and 7.20 p.m., reports were received at the ICC that the Marysville DSE office was on fire and surrounded by fire at that time. Reports were also being received that crews were taking refuge near the fire origin and on the oval at Marysville and that the fire was rapidly approaching Buxton. As the wind shifted to the southwest the north-east flank which was 40 kilometres in length became the main fire front. Turn To Next Page

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History ● From Page 93 By now the fire was in the vicinity of Marysville and in addition to the existing spot fires commenced producing new spot fires that were observed in the forest on the southern outskirts of the town, within the town and to the north of the town. The forested areas surrounding Marysville were well prepared to mitigate against the impact of most bushfire scenarios as a result of regular fuel reduction burns around the town and regular maintenance of the town's strategic firebreak. By the time that the south westerly wind change moved through Narbethong, Marysville and then Taggerty between 7.15 p.m., and 7.45 p.m., the fire had travelled 40 kilometres with an average speed of nearly 11 kmph. The main fire front was almost 5 kilometres wide and the fire's north eastern flank was 40 kilometres long. As the wind turned to the south west, at about 35 to 45 kmph the north eastern flank of the fire had become the main fire front. An urgent threat message released by the CFA at 8.00 p.m., advised that the fire was burning in a north easterly direction and was spotting well ahead of the fire. The fire has directly impacted on Narbethong and Marysville. Marysville residents were being encouraged to assemble at a muster point at the town oval. The community of Buxton could expect to come under direct attack from the fire and Healesville residents were advised to remain on high alert for the prospect of ember attack. Two Emergency Relief Centres commenced operating in Murrindindi Shire on 7 February, 2009. One was opened at the Yea Showgrounds and Recreation Reserve in Snodgrass Street, Yea. This was opened following a request for an Emergency Relief Centre from the CFA in Yea. The other was a combined Emergency Relief Centre located at the Alexandra Leisure Centre in Down Street, Alexandra and the Alexandra Secondary College in Hall Street, Alexandra. The ICC was advised at 8.20 p.m., that the remaining Alexandra crew had fallen back from Buxton to Taggerty and that the CFA had decided to make a stand at Taggerty. Within 15 minutes, the ICC was further advised that the DSE crew was pulling out of Taggerty and falling back to Alexandra to assist with the implementation of the township protection plan for Alexandra. It is believed that some of the CFA crews remained at Taggerty for life and property protection. The fire destroyed the townships of Marysville, Buxton, Taggerty, Granton and Narbethong. It is also responsible for the deaths of 40 people; 4 victims perished in the Narbethong area and 34 victims perished in and around the township of Marysville. The death of an interstate fire fighter was also attributed to the bushfires as was the death of an elderly female, who died as a result of a heart attack on 12 February 2009. People were severely injured as a result of the fire and required varying degrees of hospitalisation. In addition to the loss of life, 883 properties and 167 vehicles were destroyed as a result of the fire. The total value of damage caused by the fire has been estimated in excess of $219,978.200.00.59 The fire slowed under cooler conditions early on 8 February, 2009. The fire continued to burn for an-

● Some of the Murrindindi bushfire damage in 2009. At Flowerdale. Photo: Ash Long. other 26 days before it was con- had a conversation with Wilhelmina Falls Road, Murrintained on 5 March 2009. This was PHILPOTT. dindi. PHILPOTT spoke of his actions after an immense effort on work in He found that on the east side of the forest of control line construc- and observations of the previous day. the line of the wet-line in the padHe detailed his observations of a dock of Wilhelmina Falls Road, betion, back burning, and burning out to stop moving south and threaten- male in a blue Ute and he pointed tween Grid Ref 55H 0370704ing the water catchments of out a mark on Wilhelmina Falls 5861741 and the gate to the north, Road to GLEESON. Melbourne. the burn and char patterns were conAt about 4.55 p.m. GLEESON sistent with flanking fire that is a relavideo recorded the area where he tively cool fire had moved laterally At about 3.00 p.m., on Saturday believed the fire had started. across the prevailing wind and slope 7th February, 2009, Sergeant Trevor At about 5.05 p.m. GLEESON in a south-westerly direction. CONNELL received a message met with CROWE in Wilhelmina On the east side of the wet line, from D24 to attend a fire near the Falls Road where he briefed him between Grid Ref: 55H 0370704Murrindindi Mill. about what he had ascertained. 5861741 and the plantation to the He was informed that the fire Part of that briefing was that south, it was evidence that the intenstarted at the rear of the mill. A short GLEESON informed CROWE that sity of the flanking fire increased and time later he arrived in the power in the area had been off since had run more in a southerly direcWilhelmina Falls Road area. approximately 1100 hours on 7 Feb- tion. He spoke to a number of people ruary. At power pole 6 (11526), situated who were concerned about their On the 8th February 2009, in the paddock immediately adjacent friends who were still in the M.S.R CROWE, and his assistants Alan to the north-west corner of the mill and he then attended near the mill ELEY and Mark COLLINS, at- yard (Grid Ref: 55H 0370605where he spoke with CFA and DSE tended at the Wilhelmina Falls Road 5861644), the power line had become personnel. Murrindindi, where they conducted detached from the pole and was lyHe spoke with SPAusNet worker an examination of the scene. ing on the ground. Paul LEWIS and he was informed CROWE found that on the east The other end of this line was atthat they were working at the mill side of Wilhelmina Falls Road, be- tached to pole 5 (11525) on when they saw the fire start and tween the junction and the mill yard, Wilhelmina Falls Road. move towards them, they indicated all of the burn and char patterns indiThe burn and char patterns in the that the fire started near a clump of cated that running fire moved through pasture on the boundary fence sepatrees on the southern side of the vegetation in a north-easterly di- rating the mill yard and in the padWilhelmina Falls Road near a gate rection. dock approximately 50 metres east providing access to the farming area On the west side of Wilhelmina of pole 6 (11526), indicated that runto the south. Falls Road, between the road junc- ning fire moved through this area in CONNELL continued to liaise tion and the gate, all of the burn and a southerly direction. with the DSE re people within the char patterns indicated that running Burn and char patterns in the pasM.S.R. fire moved through the vegetation in ture between the '50 metre point' and Once he satisfied himself that the a north-easterly direction. Wilhelmina Falls Road indicated people who had been reported as Also on the west side of that the fire burned with less intenbeing trapped were alive and ac- Wilhelmina Falls Road, between the sity, consistent with flanking or latcounted for he attended to other du- gate and the mill, the majority of the eral movement of fire. ties. burn and char patterns in the roadCROWE continued to examine Later that day he liaised with De- side indicated that running fire moved the burn and char patterns in the padtective Senior Constable GLEESON through the vegetation in a southerly dock between the '50 metre point' regarding the fire. direction. east of power pole 6 ( 11526) and On the 8th February, 2009, DeAround the mill site, all of the bum approximately 30 metres west of that tective Senior Constable GLEESON and char patterns on the main mill pole. spoke with Sergeant CONNELL re- building and the vegetation indicated All of the burn and char patterns garding the Murrindindi fire. that running fire moved through the in the pasture indicated that running As result of that then made in- mill site in a southerly direction. fire moved in a southerly direction quiries with SPAusNet. He spoke In the paddock of improved pas- from the fence line on the roadside with Glen JOHNSTONE who de- ture on the west side of Wilhelmina reserve. tailed his activities and observation Falls Road, all of the burn and char Wilhelmina Falls Road runs in a of where the fire started. patterns along the southern bound- generally south - south-easterly diHe also relayed to GLEESON ary fence in the pasture and in the rection between its junction with his interaction with PHILPOTT. adjacent trees indicated that running Murrindindi Road and the mill yard. GLEESON then contacted the fire moved from the paddock into the The roadside reserve between the CFA's Wildfire Examiner Fabian native forest and blue-gum planta- fence line and the formed road was CROWE and requested his atten- tion in a southerly direction. approximately ten metres wide. dance at the Wilhelmina Falls site. On the high ground in this padA proportion, approximately 6 At about 3.18 p.m. GLEESON dock there was a line of unburnt grass metres wide had been ripped and was conveyed to the Murrindindi running in a south-westerly direction planted with trees and shrubs. Mill area by the CFA. from near the gate towards the forThese trees and shrubs were He made a cursory examination ested area southern boundary of the staked and protected with plastic of the area and took a number of paddock. T corflutes (ribbed plastic). photographs. his line was consistent with eviThe remaining proportion on the GLEESON spoke to a number of dence of fire-fighters attempting to shoulder of the road was slashed people including Paul COX who re- contain the spread of fire with water. pasture. layed his observations of the fire On Monday the 9th February In the ripped area there were start to him. 2009, CROWE undertook a closer raised rows of bare ground and furGLEESON also met with and examination in the area around rows of depressions running parallel

Investigation

with the fence line. These rows were not continuous. At the fence line separating the paddock from Wilhelmina Ralls Road all of the burn and char patterns indicated that running fire moved through the fence line from the roadside reserve in a southerly direction. In the ripped and planted area on the roadside reserve, all of the burn and char patterns to the south indicated that running fire moved in a generally southerly direction. However immediately to the north of this point the burn and char patterns varied. Adjacent to the fence-line in the furrows between the raised rows of bare ground, the fire burned with less intensity, consistent with flanking fire. This change in the nature of the burn and char patterns clearly indicated that the run of fire that impacted on power pole 6 (11526) and the mill yard originated from this area. A ring of flags was put in the ground around an area of approximately 8 metres x 4 metres where there were no more burn and char patterns apparent to indicate direction of fire movement. At approximately 6.40 p.m. Detective Sergeant Rod STORMONTH and· Detective Senior Constable Scott BARNES attended in Wilhelmina Falls Road and spoke with Inspector Steve WHITE, Detective Senior Sergeant Mick HUGHES and CROWE. At this stage an area of origin had been identified by CROWE. On the 10th February 2009, at the request of Sergeant STORMONTH, John KELLEHER, a Scientist with the Victoria Police Forensic Services Centre (VPFSC), attended at the point of origin scene. At 9.20 a.m. CROWE conducted a briefing with investigators and KELLEHER. As a part of that briefing KELLEHER was advised that technicians had been working on a transformer at the mill ... but that this work was finished at about 1100hours. With respect of the fallen power line, CROWE advised that this line had fallen after the fire. The fire appeared to have burnt in two directions over the western reservation between the mill and the silo, coming from both the north and the south west. The pattern of burning to the grass on the roadside was confused and difficult to interpret but the burning and melting to the plastic protectors for the seedlings was more consistent. Apart from the burn patterns, the Murrindindi Mill parking area formed a firebreak of sorts so that a fire starting at the southern end of the road under the influence of a northerly wind would be stopped by the gravel parking area. Further north, there was some evidence of fire fighting efforts along the northern flank of the fire from the hayshed area almost due south. This suggested that the starting point was on the western side of the road, south of the hayshed but well to the north of the mill. While the initial fire travel was to the south, a wind change had sent the fire back across the paddock and then across the road. · Wednesday the 11th February 2009, CROWE and his assistants returned to Wilhelmina Falls Road and continued their examination near the point of origin. Approximately ten metres to the north of the ring of flags, there were burn and char patterns indicating that running fire moved through the ripped and planted section of roadside reserve in a north easterly direction. To Be Continued Next Week

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Brad Clements, you beauty Yea player Brad Clements took took the the mark mark of of the day day when the Tigers played played Alexandra at Rebel Park. Photo: Rob Clements (no relation)

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Doomben Cup is wide open

■ The Doomben Cup to be run at Eagle Farm on May 18t over 2000 metres, appears to be open with a number of entries a little bit inconsistent. The favourite in early markets is the Kris Lees-trained Gem Song, a three-year old, who is showing good form early in his career. The journey won't worry him as he is bred on staying lines being by Your Song from a Peintre Celebre mare. At his last outing he won in good style taking out the Gunsynd Classic at Eagle Farm over 1600 metres, three starts back from that he won Eskimo Prince Group three race over the sprint journey of 1200 metres. On the second line is the Ciaron MaherDavid Eustace trained Kenedna, formerly with Darren Weir, who disappointed in the Hollindale on a heavy track, finishing back in ninth spot, but is better than that. At her previous outing she won the Queen of the Turf Stakes on a good track beating the likes of Dixie Blossoms, and Unforgotten over 1600 metres, so the form is spot on, especially if the track is much better. Next is Youngstar, who was the favourite for last year's Caulfield Cup, finished fifth in the Hollindale, and on her day is among the best gallopers in the land. Prepared by top trainer Chris Waller, he is likely to have somewhere near her best second up and you can't dismiss her. The winner of the Hollindale, Life Less Ordinary, was most impressive in winning over the 1800 metre trip and loves the wet. Another from the Chris Waller camp, the seven year-old gelding, won well on a heavy track, but handles both well. Ridden by Sydney hoop, Jason Collett, he proved that he could be among the chances in the Doomben Cup and is an each way chance. Next in the betting is the Matthew Smith, trained, Fierce Impact, an emergency in the Hollindale, but is being kept safe after a good sixth in the Ajax Stakes over 1500 metres behind the smart now retired Perata. Next is the runner-up in the Hollindale equal topweight in that race, Mister Sea Wolf, yet another of the Chris Waller runners. At his previous start he was a good winner first winning first up over 1500 metres in the Doncaster Prelude at Rosehill. Our Libretto, a last start winner at Caulfield was most impressive in finishing well to win well. The mare is in the care of top trainer, Graeme Begg, and has now won five of her 10 starts with five minor placings, and can handle wet tracks being out of a Zabeel mare. Yet another in Chris Waller's team, Shillelagh, was scratched from the Hollindale because of the track, but on her day has ability, having run a good fifth in the Doncaster Handicap over 1600 metres.

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Meghan, named Archie, it would have been a good stable name for the top colt as Meghan and Harry are the team at Sussex. But, it was not to be. On top of this, two other top three-year olds have been sold to overseas interests. VRC Derby winner Extra Brut and Alister Clarke stakes winner, Global Exchange, have also been sold to Hong Kong interests

Jockeys’ big day

● Prince of Sussex. Racing Photos putting his act together, then was produced at Bendigo on Golden Mile Day. Prince of Sussex blitzed them in the VOBIS Gold Rush over 1000 metres, and the stable of owners along with his trainer were jubilant. Matt said after that event that he longed for a good horse like all trainers, now the news has shattered him. They brought him to town and he once again proved too good for a very good field at Caulfield, and that could be the last we see of him in Australia. He has a number of owners and like everything in life, the dollars talk. I rang the stable to inquire what was happening to the sale until the news broke in the Herald Sun I was going to suggest to the camp that with the birth of a baby boy to Prince Harry and

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for $1.8 million. At the time of going to press it was only a matter of a vet check before the ■ Leading Mornington trainer, Matt Laurie brilliant son of Toronado is gone. is still getting over the sale of his top three yearI have seen him in his three runs and he is all old, Prince of Sussex, to Hong Kong interests class, with a first run fourth at Pakenham, still

■ The National Jockey Trust is gearing up, for a big day on May 25, with a big appeal day and a day at Flemington, with plenty of action for those who would like to attend. The magnificent luncheon will be held in the exclusive Flemington Committee Room of the Victoria Racing Club. The Promotions Manager of the National Jockey Trust, Tahl Samuel, has plenty of action planned for the day with up-dates through my column in a lead up to the big day. A table of 10 will set you back $ 2750, with a three course meal and afternoon tea. Beer, wine and soft drinks included. There will be a number of guest speakers on the day. A big auction has been planned; I am putting up a signed Black Caviar photo and Makybe Diva's three Melbourne wins, signed by the respective people. There will be door prizes and raffles, and also a silent auction with complimentary parking. It should a great day, for a good cause. I hope to see you there.

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Torrid Saint at Yarra Valley ■ Yarra Valley commenced the week’s racing and one winner worth a mention was Shadow Play-Torridon gelding Torrid Saint for Swan Hill’s Noel Watson. Trained at Bolinda by Vince Vallelonga, Torrid Saint with Ross Payne in the cart after returning from New Zealand a month or so back, led throughout to land the Robot Building Supplies 3Y0 Pace over 2150 metres by 5.8 metres in advance of Mamas New Dude which trailed in a mile rate of 2-01.4. Wild Man was third a head away after racing in the open.

Harness Racing

Gave ground

■ Tuesday’s fixture was at Geelong and 6Y0 Tell All-Monarco Miss gelding Morvah was victorious in the Rodney and Jenny Leigh Pace for C4 to C5 class over 2100 metres for Anakie part-owner/trainer Tim Bolitho. Driven by Michael Bellman, Morvah after enjoying the run of the race from gate two trailing the pacemaker Braeview Bondi, finished best along the sprint lane when the run presented after being held up slightly on the final bend as the leader gave ground to score by a half head over Hezatoff (one/one – three wide home turn) in a mile rate of 1-57.8. Bopper Jet after racing exposed was 1.7 metres back in third place.

Chased pacemaker

■ Craig Demmler’s most consistent Grinfromeartoear-Goodnight Kate 6Y0 gelding Smile Lyle was tough in taking the C2 and C3 class Thanks Frank May & Tony McInneny Pace over 1609 metres at Geelong. Taking a concession for Hamilton’s Jackie Barker, Smile Lyle (gate three) eased away from four back the markers to race exposed for the final circuit, before outstaying his rivals to register a head decision over the leader Goodtime Junior in a tricky finish, with Carmy Dan third 1.3 metres back after trailing the pacemaker and using the sprint lane. The mile rate 1-56.9.

1.7m margin

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with Len Baker Coming from 10 metres, Col Du Galibier returned a mile rate of 2-05.3 in defeating Skyeski which led by six metres. Starlight Storm was third after a cosy mid-field passage along the markers.

Had opportunity

■ Eleven year old Jet Laag-Computerize gelding Lights And Music chalked up his 25th victory in 224 outings when successful in the Hunter Rural Pace for C2 class over 2190 metres much to the delight of Nanneella part-owner/trainer Col Godden. Taking a concession for Abbey Turnbull, Lights And Music was given every opportunity from a solo second line draw trailing the poleline pacemaker Roll Along Styx, before using the sprint lane to gain the day by 1.9 metres in advance of Village Encounter (three back the markers) and Fantasy Beach from last in a mile rate of 2-01.5.

Taken four wide

■ Local trainer Steven Duffy landed the C1 class Saddleworld Shepparton Pace over 1690 metres with 4Y0 Artistic Fella-No Apolagy gelding Rothko. Driven by son Ryan, Rothko (gate three on the second line) spent the first half of the race with most of the field ahead of him before easing three wide to trail both Isobel Winifred and Bye Bye Barbie in the last lap. Taken four wide running into the final bend, Rothko finished full of running down the centre of the track to register a 2.6 metre margin over Bye Bye Barbie and the pacemaker Monash who was a half head away in third place. The mile rate 1-58.

■ A double fixture was held on Wednesday with Horsham racing in the afternoon and Shepparton at night. At Horsham Hamilton part-owner/trainer Shannon Edwards had quaddie punters reeling after 6Y0 Rock N Roll Heaven-Tess Drive mare Rocking Tess at Supertab odds of $51.20 landed the second leg – the Bertocchi Smallgoods Pace for C2 & C3 class over 2200 metres. Taking a concession for Xavier O’Connor, Rocking Tess used the sprint lane from three back the markers to record a 1.7 metre margin in advance of the leader Lifeasweknowit, with Outback Shadow third 3.8 metres away after having every opportunity one/one. The mile rate ■ Maryborough raced on Thursday and Melton 1-58.6. co-trainers Maree and John Caldow’s Andover Hall-Solar Flash colt Andover Sun was an impressive victor of the $10,000 Aldebaran Park ■ Junortoun trainer/driver Chris Svanosio Vicbred Home Grown Classic for Two Year Old snared a double on the Horsham program, with Trotting Colts and Geldings (1st Heat) over 1690 8Y0 Monarchy-Amandas Gem mare Beta metres. Hanoverdakash scoring in the T0 class DNR Driven by John, Andover Sun began brilLogistics Trotters Handicap over 2200 metres liantly to lead from gate five and rated to perfecand 5Y0 Bettors Delight-Tayarna Mia mare tion, defied all challengers, scoring by 4.4 metres Delightful Mia the 1700 metre Carbine Chemi- in a rate of 2-02.2 from Is That A Bid which cals Pace for C4 to C6 class, both leading trailed. In Daddy Warbucks was third 4.5 metres throughout in their respective races. back after following the pair. Beta Hanoverdakash prevailed by 3.4 metres in accounting for Caesar Moment along the sprint lane after trailing, with Yankee Redback 4.8 ■ The Fillies Division saw Lemnos trainer metres away in third place. The mile rate 2-07.1. Delightful Mia had little Russell Jack combine with Gavin Lang aboard difficulty in defying all challengers to score by Jaxnme, an exciting daughter of Andover Hall 2.5 metres from Mia From Memphis which and I Am Who I Am who was making her sectrailed in 1-58.3. Big Gun Johnny was third a ond race appearance. Not wasting any time as the start was efhalf neck away after racing in the open. fected, Jaxnme was off and running to assume control and never looked in any danger, hitting to the wire 1.8 metres in advance of first starters ■ At Shepparton, consistent 7Y0 Great Suc- The Best Dream which raced outside her from cess-Styx gelding Col Du Galibier trained on the bell and Millys Magic (four back the markthe track by Mark Lee with wife Stacy Towers ers) in a rate of 2-04.9. in the sulky, ran home strongly from mid-field at the bell to greet the judge in the GV Equine Hospital Trotters Handicap for T1 or better class ■ Heat two for the Fillies went to Teesdale over 2190 metres.

Defied others

On sprint lane

No danger

Ran home strongly

Coasted to wire

trainer Paul Warnock’s Roblen Dancer, a daughter of Yankee Spider and Packed Up Early. One of four winners on the day for ace reinsman Greg Sugars, Roblen Dancer was given a beautiful trip from gate two trailing the leader Daring Angel (gate four) and when taken away from the inside on turning, coasted to the wire under a hold 3 metres clear of the pacemaker, with Ceejay Success 4.9 metres away in third place after trailing the pair. The mile rate 2-06.1.

Sulky Snippets

Hit by flat tyre

■ Wednesday – Charlton @ Maryborough/ Terang, Thursday – Ballarat, Friday – Mildura/Bendigo, Saturday – Melton, Sunday – Kilmore, Monday – Shepparton, Tuesday – Cranbourne.

■ Mt Cottrell owner/trainer George Batsakis landed a sizeable plunge at Maryborough , when 4Y0 Somebeachsomewhere-Ball Dancer mare Oceanique on debut, scored in the 2190 metre Redpath Tyre & Battery Expo 12 June Pace for C0 class. Given an easy time from the pole trailing the leader Sheer Modern (gate 6), Oceanique took over at the bell when Sheer Modern was pulled out of the race with a flat tyre. Going strongly to the wire, Oceanique reached the judge 6.4 metres ahead of a game Aristocrat Chester which raced exposed throughout in a rate of 2-00.7. Save The Game ran home from mid-field for third 3.1 metres away.

Baker’s Briefs

■ The wet weather in Victoria played havoc on Thursday and Friday, with Mildura abandoned after only three races and Kilmore Friday postponed after two. The patter of little feet will be heard in the Ballarat area during the last half of the year, as Chris Lang (Jnr) and wife Hayley are expecting

This Week

Horses to follow

■ Lunchwitharthur, Bettor Robyn, Ideal TJ, Big Gun Johnny, Rebeccas Art, The Best Dream, Daring Angel, Aristocrat Chester, Majestic Pride.

their first child around October. After an illustrious career in the sport being associated with horses such as Popular Port, Blue Rowan and Pappy McCoy in his home state of South Australia, Ross Sugars, a Caduceus Club Living Legend, has stepped down from the training ranks and announced his retirement. No doubt he will be seen at Larajay Lodge on a regular basis handing out advice to Greg and Jess. Tatura trainer Craig Turnbull will be on the sidelines for a considerable time after suffering multiple injuries when kicked by a horse at his property last week.

Arts Extra Romagnano, Lachlan Turk and Aiden Convent Gallery thony Sefo have created work highlighting the envi-

Endangered - In danger of … Endangered is a category name in which are listed any species whose future is feared precarious; those facing extinction. Lists vary across countries and states but what remains the same is the loss and the uncertainty that this carries with it for the human species. Bridget Nicholson considers this idea from the perspective of what we as humans are in danger of losing in an attempt to bring it closer; making it personal. Presented in this exhibition are images and objects that she has collected based on this idea - they are things that she dreads the thought of losing because of pw they make her feel and how they connect her to a bigger world, one far beyond her personal experience. Exhibition closes May 19. Here Today- Defending takayna/Tarkine Artist Sarah McConnell presents Here Today - Defending takayna/Tarkine, as part of ART +CLIMATE = CHANGE 2019 Festival. The takayna or Tarkine, in the north-west of Tasmania, is one of the last remaining tracts of Gondwanan rainforest in the world/ While these forests have been recognised for their incredible cultural, historical and ecological significance, they are still a site of ongoing tension. The exhibition points to the continued efforts of everyday people to protect these forests from logging over the past year. As we bare witness to the tide of our own destruction, these small acts of resistance reflect the recurring conflict in our relationship with nature and each other and force us to face uncomfortable truths about our time and place on this earth. Exhibition closes May 19. Abbotsford Convent Gallery 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford.

Art + CLIMATE The World Around Us examines seven artist's local environment, detailing their interests and concerns. Artists Eden Menta, Will Murray, Georgia Szmerling. Miles Howard-Wilkes, An-

ronmental changes faced in their local world through the process of walking the same paths over a year. Showing at Arts Project Australia, Northcote May 4 - June 8., Isadora Vaughan: Gala Not The Goddess reconsiders the basic properties of materials and their capacity to suggest meaning beyond themselves - poetic, political, organic or otherwise. For this installation, Vaughan has worked with bio-composite materials that have lately been gaining traction in debates around sustainable development: fungal mycelium ad a compound of hemp and lime variously marketed as Hempcrete or Hemplime, along with materials local to Heide; Mt Gambier limestone of McGlashan and Everist's iconic Heide II, and beeswax from Heide's colonies. Showing at Heide Museum of Modern Art until June 23,. Heather Hesterman Survey: Multiples investigates intersections of place, ecology, education and science, providing the viewer with a space to observe and navigate each object as part of a terrain, like points on a map. The objects each have individual meaning, yet collectively; they contribute to a deeper conversation about our human connection with the natural environment. Showing at Shepparton Art Museum until June 20. John Wolseley and Mulkin Wirrpanda: Molluscs and the Warming of the Seas presents Wolseley's 10-metre long six panel panoramic watercolour The pearl fisher's voyage from Ise to Roebuck Bay, 1985 - 89. This immersive installation sees Wolseley and senior Yolgnu artist and clan leader Mulkun Wirrpanda extend their decade- long collaboration. Showing at the Geelong Art Gallery until June 2. Other highlights include Some Significant Equations, inspired by two significant papers written in the 60s by Japanese-born, American meteorologist and climatologist Syukuro Manabe who developed a global mathematical model to stimulate climate change. - Peter Kemp

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Thornton Women’s team sing the song

● The Thornton-Eildon Women’s side recorded a win against Upwey.

■ Thornton Eildon Football and Netball Club ventured over the hill last round to Seville, and our women's football team travelled to Upwey. It was not the most pleasant weekend with chilly and wet conditions due to the overnight welcomed rain. It was a early start for the Bonnettes netball squad with a lack of umpires available from our league for the weekend’s game. The netball squad has had several changes to date with players in and out of both sides, consistency has not been a factor in settling teams and adapting to each others strengths. Its time our squads make some change and turn this losing drought around. We have some wonderful people in our community, and would love any assistance in working with/guiding our teams to success in future games to come. In football, under-manned Thornton travelled to Seville in what was always going to be a tough ask. As well as only having 17 players in the Reserves, another five were carrying injuries and filling in. Although the score board was one-sided all of our players can hold their heads high. Seville was the better football team on the day but the way our boys conducted themselves we were the better "team". The players listened to instructions and played their best football the last quarter, slowing the game down, hitting targets which resulted in containing Seville to four goals. Reserves: Thornton 2.3(15) to Seville 26. 17 (173)

SENIORS Seniors had a hard day at Seville. Match report not available. Thornton 4. 8 (32) to Seville 22. 12 (144) ★ Our super stars for the weekend were our womens football team. This team goes to show with some hard work and perssistance, it certainly pays off. With a few late withdrawals the game was going to be looking like a long day in the office, however the girls got primed and ready to go. Three first-quarter goals got them off to a great start and set the scene for the day. Lucy McRae dominated the ruck from the start with Tash Hay and Maddie Oram controlling the midfield. The defence were absolutely rock solid all day allowing just one goal for the day from the opposition. Kelly Fitzpatrick, Kelly Campbell and Cassie Brown were real stand outs up back. Overall, it looked like a very disaplined game played by our Thornton girls, the song was sung with gusto and now the focus turns to a home game against Belgrave this week. Upwey 10 to Thornton 43. Next weekend will see Thornton women's football verse Belgrave at home, with the rest of the club host Kinglake at home. Congratulations to Reserves Coach Brodie Arnott on last weekend’s wedding nuptials and we at Thornton, wish you and your wife all the very best for the future. - Sarah Carlton

ECDRA’s Round 3 win

● Kirsty Norris claims a raffle prize from Alexandra Football-Netball Club President Ray Steyger on Saturday

■ The local East Central District Rifle Association team travelled to the Shepparton/Nathalia range at Nathalia to contest the third round of the McAuliffe Shield against the Shepparton/Nathalia Gold Team. It was along trip for Captain Neal Hambridge, involving over four hours travelling. Captain Neal mustered the ECDRA team and sorted the wind coaches with the instruction to ‘do the very best you can’. The Club shoot last week and the low scores in round 2 all conspired to keep the shooters and coaches focused as they dealt with a range many had not sot on before. The range faces a westerly direction meaning that light can become an issue that has to be dealt with as, under some conditions, the light can come down the outside of the barrel and directly into the sights. The open plains that surround the range at least meant that the wind could be seen coming and it was just having to work out its strength and direction. The shoot was also a chance to try out the electronic targets that the Shepparton Club had built themselves, there were no negative reports as the range worked well for both teams all day, well done Shepp/ Nathalia. Terry Gee showed the way for the ECDRA and when the scores were toted up he had shot well to his handicap finishing with the maximum score of 180 points. Captain Neal Hambridge was hot on his heals with another 180 points on handicap with Terry taking the top shot for the team by the number of handicap points he saved when the aggregate was cut to 180. Graeme Kerr was only two points behind on 178 with handicap and Paul Watkins was next with Rosco Davis both with 176 points. The team shooting 890.52 out of a possible 900 just 10 points down on

the maximum possible score. The Shepparton /Nathalia Gold team’s Jason Li was their top scorer and the only one of the team to shoot to their handicap . The Gold Team finished with 856.34 points. a win to the ECDRA by 34 points. The ECDRA shooters who were cut from the final team scores were Rodger King 174 points, Bob Irving 171points and Richard Godden 161 points. What a difference a week makes, with point scores both Roger and Bob would have been included in the team scores shot at Nagambie just two weeks ago. Graeme Kerr said that the wind was a challenge for the coaches but the shooters all were very focused and that made it so much easier to keep the shots in the X ring, the top scoring zone. Paul Watkins was pleased that he “made” the team and both he and Rosco said that they thought they could have shot better. We look forward to that, especially if everyone can shoot to their handicap and score the maximum 180 points. The win puts the ECDRA on the Pennant board for the McAuliffe Shield and the Avenel Shield. Half way through the 2019 McAuliffe Shield pennant season the point scores are Katandra 12, Karramomus 12, Nagambie 8,

ECDRA2, Shepparton / Nathalia Maroon 0 and Shepparton / Nathalia Gold0. In theAvenel Shield, where we are only one-third the way through the season the shield points are: Katandra 6, Karramomus4, Nagambie4, ECDRA 2, Shepparton / Nathalia Maroon 2, Shepparton / Nathalia Gold 0. This shield scores are adjusted by the MCSI system to allow direct comparison between the various classes now being shot and it is interesting to note how close the competition is. ECDRA Captain Neal Hambridge is confident that our local team is not out of the running for both shields especially if the ECDRA shooters and coaches continue to improve the way they have done so this week. Next week (May 18), shooting at Violet Town is scheduled to be a practice shoot and the shoot on May 25 will at the fourth round of the McAuliffe Shield against Karramomus at Karramomus. Mid week shoots are to be announced. A final congratulations to our ECDRA team who shot so well this week and remind those who would like to try this fascinating sport of long range precision target shooting that new shooters are always welcome. For more information please check out the Club's web site at www.ecdra.com.au or type "East Central District Rifle Association" into You Tube and Facebook. - Robert Chaffe

MLC against duck hunting

■ Andy Meddick, Animal Justice PartyMember of the Legislative Council for Western Victoria, says the 2019 report for the Intergovernmental Science-policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services is damning. “Only a seventh of the world’s wetlands that existed in 1700 remained by 2000 - and their rate of destruction is increasing rapidly. The situation is critical to turn Victoria’s wetlands, which are home to some of Australia's 17 critically endangered bird species, into places of conservation instead of legislated environmental destruction,” Mr Meddick said. “It would be simply negligible if the Andrews Government allows duck shooting to continue following the release of this damning report. Shooting native water birds while one-in-eight animal and plant species faces oblivion is not in line with their so-called progressive agenda.”

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Friendly rivalry of 100 years SATURDAY

● Myrna Patterson presents the Kath Homewood Trophy to Di Elliott. ■ Wednesday saw 16 men, including two visitors from Warrnambool, contest a stableford round at Royal Yea. Winner on CB was Ray Partridge (27) from Michael Spagnolo (8)with 36 points. Third was Martin Lowe(15) on 35 with Gary Pollard(12) fourth on 35. There was no NTP and Ivor Brayley took out the Club Award. Saturday saw the third round of the Sichlau Trophy, Monthly Medal and Putting Event. Due to the recent welcomed rain preferred lies on the fairway were played for the day. Winner of the Monthly Medal was Jonathon Fisher (15) with nett 66 on CB from Brian Priestly (32). Jonathon had a fine back nine being only one over for 35 strokes. Third place went to morning player Brian Simmons (12) with nett 67 and he also won the putting with 24 putts. Russell Wealands was NTP on the 11th and Steve Rumney took out the Club Award by one shot from Gary Pollard. Two people took out the birdie hole on the second, Brian Simmons and Brian Priestly. Chooklotto Superdraw was held with Brian Priestly winning Greg Norman memorabilia ( a plastic shark), $20 to Malcolm Bett, $30 to Alan Pell and the winner was Michael Spagnolo $50. Thursday at Yea saw 50 players from Our Dalhousie Veterans at the course. With the recent rain and great work from our volunteers, many compliments were made about our course. Many thanks to the Ladies for catering and to Jeffand Sue Aurisch for donating prizes for the raffle which raised $185 for the club on the day. - Alan Pell Girl news has been a little slow with school hols and the oh so much needed rain. The green is already coming to greet us such a wonderful sight. Firstly our pennant seems to have come to a wee standstill but still more games to go all is not lost. Chin up girls, Go Yea Go. Wed., April 24. Round one of the Silver spoon done n dusted with Jan Wealands (30) 35 points winning the day with runner up Di Elliott (26) 34 points a close second. Jan also had NTP. Wed., May 1: all was rained out including Alexandra’s Bowl cancelled the following day. Wed., May 8saw the second and final round of the Kath Homewood Memorial completed. Before the important announcements a lovely lunch and a very informative speech from one of our Life Members Myrna Patterson on the history of Kath and all her accomplishments. A trip down memory lane for some, for others who didn’t have the pleasure of knowing her, some history. The Memorial first started in the year 2000 so the winner - and a happy one - was Di Elliott (26) 150 winning for the third time. Di has won 2009, 2011 and now 2019, well done Di. Close behind on 151 Vicki Clements (22) looked a little disappointed but both days were closely fought between both girls top job. Daily winner was yours truly, Karen Sangster (26), 68, runner up Adrianne Anglin (15) 72. I also won NTP. - Karen Sangster

■ The AFL Outer East League Round 4 of the 2019 season saw the Alexandra Club's Under 18s team join the rest of the Club at Rebel Park and hosted Narre Warren. The visitors had a strong contingent of 24 players whilst the Rebels ran out with a total of 16 players and the visitors kicked four goals to one in an entertaining first quarter. Narre Warren took control in the second quarter with six unanswered goals but the Rebels kicked two goals to three in the third quarter to show they can match it with the bigger teams. The Rebels continued to work hard in the last quarter as Narre Warren took the win, 18.13 (121) to 5.4 (34). Awards: Bundalaguah Engineering award Tom Rouget, Hadfield Contractors award Tyson Pedlar, Alexandra Tyrepower award David Ray, Alexandra Apparel award - Hamish Dunsford, Alan and Betty Parsons award - Jye Aldous, Coach award - Jacob Sims, Ray and Julie Steyger award - Jordan Laurie-Rhodes. The Under 18s have the bye for Interleague next Saturday. ★ RESERVES Last Saturday, the Rebels returned to Rebel Park and hosted Yea for two games of football and four games of netball as part of the Hedger Ivey Cup Day. The Reserves, strengthened by the return of some experienced players, started the game well against Yea with five first quarter goals whilst the defence allowed the Tigers one only. With a further four goals in the second quarter to nil, Alex virtually had the game won at half- time. The game continued in the same way after the main break as the visitors could not penetrate the strong Alex defence whilst up forward Alex were too accomplished as the goals were shared around, Alexandra finishing with a big win 17.18 (120) to Yea 2.1 (13). All players contributed but those listed amongst the best were Daniel Roper, Nathan Dundas, Isaac Hedger (4 goals), Cooper Phillips and Brandon Kapakoulakis, Jake Keath (3 goals) and Jarrod Williamson. Awards: Caltex fuel card - Daniel Roper, Alex Sportspower - Nathan Dundas, JAMMM Catering - Isaac Hedger, Buxton Hotel - Cooper Phillips, Grant St Grocer - Jarrod Williamson. ★ SENIORS The friendly rivalry built up over more than 100 years continued last Saturday at the Showgrounds as Alexandra hosted the Yea Tigers, now playing for the Hedger Ivey Cup in games of both football and netball. The old Clubs had played each other 134 times since 1945 with Alex holding a slight edge 71/63 with the wins shared equally at the Showgrounds and at the Yea Recreation Reserve. The Seniors game began with each side keen to win with plenty of contested possessions but both sides wasted many opportunities with poor disposal by both hand and foot spoiling the game as a spectacle for the large crowd. Alex gradually got on top aided by the marking ability of Brayden Norris, Chris McKay and Joe Daniel up forward and Tom McKinlay and Scott Heveren in defence to give them a narrow lead at quarter time. Alex continued to increase its lead gradually as the game progressed, Steve Steiner and Ben Cooper exerted their strength at the clearances as Alex took a six-goal lead to the main break, but with Will Goonan and Tom McKinlay both out of the game. Yea continued to try hard but the Alex defence was up to the challenge and kept the Tigers to a moderate return as the Alex forwards gradually increased the margin. The game was well within Alexandra's keeping at the last change but Yea played the game right out, final scores Alexandra 17.11 (113) defeated Yea 10.6 (66). Best players included Ben Cooper, Jake Steyger, Jack.Goonan, Joe Daniel, Pat Ferguson, BlakeAzzopardi and Steve Steiner in a good team effort. Awards: Endeavour Petroleum award -

● David Purcell (Yea) speaks on behalf of the Ivey family at the Alexandra Football-Netball Club rooms on Saturday night. George Anderson, Alex Standard award - Jake Under 12s Football Steyger, JAMMM Catering - Joe Daniel, Buxton Alexandra 11.11 (77) Hotel - Patrick Ferguson, Vibe Hotel Marysville defeated Seymour 3.2 (20) - Ben Cooper, Grant St Grocer - Jack Goonan. Essence Coffee Lounge award Ryan A large crowd was in the social rooms to en- Sproles; Reddrops Foodworks award Zach joy the Club hospitality and representatives of Wright; Alexandra Bakery and Café award the Kevin Hedger and Richard Ivey families Cruz Doudney; Provender Country Bakehouse addressed everyone before the Cup was pre- award Ashton Cowell; Coach's award Archie sented to Alexandra after four wins to two on the Gibson. day. Under 14s Football NETBALLAWARDS Alexandra 7.10 (52) Caltex $25 fuel card award: Clancy Holohan, defeated Seymour 1.8 (14) Vibe Hotel Marysville - Zarli Hoornweg; Essence Coffee Lounge award Joseph Mills; A-Grade lost 42 - 55: JAMMM Catering $20 Reddrops Foodworks award Mitchell Coutts; meal - Brooke Lloyd, Grant St Grocer $10 meal Alexandra Bakery and Café award Charlie Hill; - Monique Mann; Provender Country Bakehouse award Bradley B-Grade won 56 - 41: JAMMM Catering Irvine; Hadfield Contractors award Dylan $20 meal - Brooke Pearce, Grant St Grocer $10 Bevan;Armstrong Family award Harry Correa; meal - Jayde Cairns; C-Grade won 39 - 23: JAMMM Catering Coach's award Riley Kirkpatrick. Under 16s Football $20 meal - Maddy Richards, Essence Coffee Alexandra 15.7 (97) Lounge $10 meal - Sally Krijt; defeated Seymour 7.11 (53) D-Grade lost 28 - 29: JAMMM Catering $20 Essence Coffee Lounge award Bowen meal - Eliza Gesler, Essence Coffee Lounge McCarthy; Reddrops Foodworks award Ryan $10 meal - Kim Webber-Lally. Do not forget to order your Club merchandise Lucas; Alexandra Bakery and Café award - polo shirts, warm up shirts @ $50, hoodies, Cameron Smith; Provender Country Bakehouse vests @ $70, Club stubby holders @ $7, travel award Ethan Russell; Bundalaguah Engineermugs @ $15, peaked caps and beanies @ $25, ing award Jacob Bourke; Alan and Betty Parsons award Brodie Humphries; Coach's award bumper stickers are free. The Alexandra History Book is also in stock, Coby Scott. Under 11s Netball available at the Alexandra Newsagents @ $30. Alexandra 8 defeated by Seymour 10 Thursday night dinners have two sittings, for junReddrops Foodworks award Darcy Kidd; iors and then seniors after their respective training with main course and sweets - adults $15 Alexandra Bakery and Café award Marli Coller; HG Turf award Brianna Golland. and kids $10, everyone is welcome. Under 13s Netball Thursday's Rebel Raffles continued last Thursday with the Holmesglen @ Eildon Jackpot Alexandra 20 defeated by Seymour 25 worth $1100. Kath Hedger was drawn out but Reddrops Foodworks award Chloe Wales; could not find the elusive joker so won the Mt Alexandra Bakery and Café award Mikaela Pleasant Hotel wine. Lyttle;Alex Physiotherapy award Ruby Russell. The winners were Reddrops Foodworks / Under 15s Netball Houseboat Sales Lake Eildon - Daniel Crane, Alexandra 36 defeated Seymour 28 Eildon Bakery / Outdoor Education Group - Kath Reddrops Foodworks award Jamie Baird; Hedger, Alexandra Quality Meats / AFNC can- Alexandra Bakery and Café award Amanda teen - Ray / Kylie, Yea Chinese Restaurant / McDonald; Alex Quality Meats award Tahnee Bailey Funerals - Bob/Andy Daly. Heard. The Holmesglen @ Eildon Jackpot will be A very big thank you to the above award worth $1200 this week so come along and buy sponsors for their continued support of our junsome tickets at $1 each but you need to be at the ior footballers and netballers in 2019. Club rooms at 8pm for the draw. The next two Sundays are split rounds as the Next Saturday the Rebels travel to Powelltown Junior participates in Interleague carfor two games of football and four games of nivals,League the football Interleague is on Sunday netball with everyone invited back to the Mt (May 19) whilst the Rebels netball teams travel Pleasant Hotel for the awards. to Broadford for three games, the netball Interleague is on Sunday, May 26, whilst the ■ The Alexandra Football-Netball Club junior Rebels football teams travel to Broadford for teams returned to Rebel Park last Sunday for four games. If anyone can assist with the canteen on Mothers' Day and round 5 of the 2019 season and hosted Seymour for four games of football home games during the season please speak to and three games of netball on a cool, autumn Melissa Crane to go on the roster. - Ray Steyger day.

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Tigers junior footballers at Avenel UNDER 10s The young cubs played two teams against Tabilk in Avenel. First quarter was off to a ripper start, Eamon kicked a goal off the first centre toss, Benjamin was a star on the field kicking another three goals. There where great efforts all round, Jack Purvis landed a great mark, swung around to play on and kick it through for a goal, awesome effort. Jack Johnston only had eyes for the ball, tackling at each opportunity, putting up a great defence for his team. Our new Tiger cub, Jorja Cunningham, had strong handball skills, keeping the ball on the move. Tander Fairchild was a star player, darting around with the ball to bring the team home for another point.

It’s awesome to see the hard work at training is paying off on game day. Well done Tiger Cubs. Awards: Tander Fairchild, Dustin Fisher, Jack Purvis. - Belinda Johnston ★ UNDER12s The Under 12s was a battle between the fourth and fifth sides in the competition so the result wasn't going to be easily predicted. With a fun energy charged Thursday training session with Assistant Coach Xavier O'Dwyer under their belts the kids came to play, The first quarter was a fairly even affair however Tabilk were able to clock up two goals one point for their troubles. Unfortunately the second quarter also didn't reap any benefits on the scoreboard for the Tigers.

The third saw three shots at goal however for only minor results and it wasn't till the last that Yea scored a goal. Coach Michael Papadopulous was very pleased with his troops and the solid four quarters of football they put in and crowned it their best game this season even though the scoreboard didn't reflect all their hard work. Tabilk 4.4 (28) def Yea 1.3 (9) Goalkickers: A.Antrobus Awards: C.Elliot O. Dredge, H. Fletcher - Deb Schickerling ★ UNDER 14s Yea travelled to Avenel to play against Tabilk. Coming off great training session, the boys where ready to rumble. Tabilk were hot out of the gates pounding the ball down to there goals, Luke Kelderman had sensational hand skills defending the goals,

time and time again. Andrew Bree was a great asset to the play keeping the ball on the go. There where many fantastic plays, showing the great team determination to keep the ball on the move. Jack and Cooper had great timing, being in the right place to take a few marks. Dominik launched the ball many times back down to the centre play. Ryan took on the back line, also doing an amazing job, defending the Tabilk goals. Wel done Ryan. Captain’s highlight of the day was Riley running the ball from Yea’s backline up to the forward line, handballing onto Lucas who ran on to kick a goal. Fantastic Awards: Jack Harrison, Ryan Ockwell, Cooper Holdsworth-Rose. - Belinda Johnston

● Under 10: C. Klinge, I. Leatham

● Under 10: H.Dignam

● Under 10: J.Johnston, G.Cunningham

● Tander Fairchild, Dustin Fisher, Jack Purvis

● Under 12: R.Philpot

● Under 12: Yea Tigers

● Under 12: B. Bastion

● C.Elliot O. Dredge, H. Fletcher

● Under 14 Yea Tigers

● Under 14 Yea Tigers

● Under 14 Yea Tigers

● Jack Harrison, Ryan Ockwell, Cooper Holdsworth-Rose

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Yea Juniors against Tabilk at Avenel UNDER 13s Captain: Bridie McSpeerin 1st Quarter . With an earlier start than normal due to Under 11s not having a game we saw the Under 13 girls getting their mothers out of bed that bit earlier on their special day. Not that we heard any grumbles from the mums, we know they wouldn't want to be anywhere else than watching their beautiful children play netty In the first quarter we saw Hayley (GS) working hard in the goal ring presenting for the ball and passing to Chloe (GA) who was able to shoot goal after goal. Yea certainly had their Weetbix, sharp direct passes were possible because of the way the girls drove to the ball. Lots of strong calling for the ball was also heard by all the mums on the sideline. Yea 6 - Tabilk 1 2nd Quarter. Great passages of play were witnessed by the growing crowds that were flocking the netball courts at Avenel. They must have been hearing the cheering coming from the Yea camp, our girls were on fire. Wonderful displays of fine-tuned teamwork were seen, the girls sticking tight to their opponents and forcing errors on the Tabilk team. Lauren and Ash were

instrumental in their GK and GD roles, intercepting many passes and getting the ball back out of Tabilk's goal ring. Yea 10 - Tabilk 3. 3rd Quarter. In this quarter we saw Tabilk come out fighting, the pace and intensity increased greatly. Annie, Bridie and Mia running tirelessly up and down the court, we could tell they were working hard due to their little red faces. Some silly mistakes by Yea saw Tabilk have greater possession of the ball and convert into goals. Millie in GK this quarter had quite the job on her hands with the much taller opposition. Yea 11 - Tabilk 12. 4th Quarter. I'm sure the boys playing footy couldn't concentrate on their game due to the loud raucous noise coming from the netball court. The excitement was electric, players yelling for the ball, coaches directing players, mums and dads cheering, it was at times hard to hear the umpire’s whistle. With both teams yet to have a win this season the game was played like they were playing for a grand final win. Yea managed to keep Tabilk scoreless this quarter and themselves acquire another two goals due to some absolute magic play by the girls and a incredible long goal by Chloe. Congratulations

coach Cindy Hayes and the Under 13 girls on a very nail biting and entertaining win. Final Score: Yea 13 def Tabilk 12 Awards: Country Fried Chicken -Bridie McSpeerin, Tiger Bucks - Chloe Butterworth, Your Wardrobe - Ashlee Frankcombe. - Georgie Wells ★ UNDER 15s Captain: Grace Cunningham Vice-Captain: Bridie Hayes 1st Quarter. Tabilk came out of the centre, scoring the first goal for the quarter. Tabilk ran away with the ball before the Tigers were able to work together. Grace scored the first goal for the Tigers. Arienne defended well. Chelci worked hard in (C). The Tigers were able to get a few goals one after the other with the good passing from the centre. Tabilk were able to get in a few more goals towards the end of the quarter. 2nd Quarter. The team came out fighting with Arienne in (C) and Chelci in (WD). Tabilk scored the first few goals for the quarter. Bridie and Arienne passedwell through the centre. Tilly and Zoee defended well in goals. Olivia scored

our first goal for the quarter. Tabilk were strong on all fronts as Yea seemed to be chasing their tails. 3rd Quarter. Tilly switched to (C) and the Tigers came out determined to fight and did well slowing Tabilk down. Grace scored two great goals before Tabilk had a chance to score. The Tigers were really putting the pressure on. Tabilk then got away and scored a few goals. Arienne passed well and calling for the ball. Zoee defended well 4th Quarter. Tabilk took the centre pass but took a couple of runs down the court to score their first goal. Arienne and Grace worked together in goals. Olivia was defending Tabilk's goals before going off due to a fall. Chloe from U13s took to the court in her place. Tigers continued to fight not wanting to give up. Olivia came back on to finish the match. Both teams played well but Tabilk were just too strong on the day. Final score - Yea 11 def by Tabilk 42 Awards. Country Fried Chicken - Olivia Johnson. our Wardrobe - Tilly Archibald. Tiger Bucks - Zoee Gregory - Jane Archibald Under 11 netballers did not play on Sunday.

● Millie Charles

● Haylee Fyfe

● Ashlee Frankcombe

● Annie Dignam

● Zoee Gregory

● Grace Cunningham

● Bridie Hayes

● Tillie Archibald

● Bridie McSpeerin

● Chlelci Fitzgerald

● Arienne Holdsworth-Rose

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Two wins each for Alex., Yea Yea Tigers Seniors, Reserves

YEA FOOTBALL SENIORS Alexandra 17.11(113) defeated Yea 10.6 (66) Yea suffered their fourth defeat of the year but battled hard during a 47-point loss to Alexandra in the final match of the annual Hedger-Ivey Cup. The Rebels got on top early, piling on five goals in a row before Ben Wilsmore opened the account for the visitors late in the final term. The second quarter was more of the same and when the Tigers were staring into the face of a nine-goal deficit at half time, the floodgates looked like they were about to open. However, a stirring six-goal-to-two third term saw Yea roar back into the match, trimming the margin back to 35 points and gaining momentum heading into the final stanza. It didn't stop there and after back-to-back goals to Jarred Sandells, the Tigers were just 23 points shy before Alexandra steadied and ran out deserved winners. Riley Aldous had a stack of the ball in the middle, Daniel Evans generated plenty of run from defence before he was sidelined early in the last term and Brad Clements continued his excellent 2019 campaign. Josh Carroll (three goals) was a great target in attack, Aidan McSpeerin worked tirelessly through the middle of the ground and Sam Bowler repelled Rebel entries at will, while Ben Broadway chipped in with two majors and Xavier O'Dwyer competed ferociously. Yea will host Yarra Glen at the Recreation Reserve this weekend. Alexandra. Goalkickers: B. Norris 5, J. Daniel 3, C. McKay 2, B. Azzopardi 2, B. Woollard, S. Steiner, R. Norris, B. Cooper, S. Heveren. Best Players: J. Steyger, J. Daniel, P. Ferguson, B. Cooper, J. Goonan, M. Whitbourn Yea. Goalkickers: J. Carroll 3, B. Broadway 2, J. Sandells 2, J. Thelen, P. Evans, B. Wilsmore Best Players: R. Aldous, X. O''Dwyer, B. Clements, P. Evans, S. Bowler, A. McSpeerin. ★ RESERVES Alexandra 17.18 (120) defeatedYea 2.1(13) Yea tried valiantly but in the end were outclassed by Alexandra, enduring a 107-point loss on the road. With upwards of a dozen changes from the previous week, it was a new look outfit for the Tigers against a home side featuring several regular senior players. The Rebels jumped out of the blocks and never looked back, booting five goals to one in the opening term before expanding their advantage by half-time. A seven-goal-to-zip third quarter was clinical from the hosts before each side added one major in the last term to round out the contest. Joshua Barrett played his best game in the yellow and black, Darcy Pell provided great service to his on-ball brigade and Luke Gregory (one goal) was predictably industrious. Hayden Jannke gave plenty of dash, Lachie White was rock solid as always and Brayden Baker contributed well, while Tom O'Dwyer presented well to finish with a goal. The Tigers will take on Yarra Glen this weekend. Alexandra. Goalkickers. I. Hedger 4, J. Keath 3, B. Kapakoulakis 2, L. Heard, C. Jack, W. Ellis, H. Murdoch, C. Phillips, J. Williamson, P. Hoornweg, D. Roper. Best Players: D. Roper, N. Dundas, I. Hedger, C. Phillips, J. Williamson, B. Kapakoulakis Yea. Goalkickers: L. Gregory, T. O''Dwyer Best Players: J. Barrett, D. Pell, L. Gregory, H. Jannke, L. White, B. Baker. - Patrick Evans

● Bridget O’Dwyer shoots for Yea at Alex. Photo: Rob Clements ■ Alexandra and Yea each had two netball wins around the ring really strong opening up the circle at Rebel Park on Saturday (May 11). for Meg who shot well in the last half. Nikki A-Grade. Yarra Junction: Bye. Yea 55 d and Rach were both hard workers and attacked Alexandra 42. Kinglake 38 d Yarra Glen 31. the ball strongly to create turnovers which benPowelltown 59 d Gembrook-Cockatoo 20. efited the Yea attack. Seville: Bye. Brydee was fantastic in the last quarter comB-Grade. Seville v Thornton-Eildon. Alex- bining with Meg, both girls moving well and not andra 56 d Yea 41. Yarra Glen 36 d Kinglake just relying on their height in the circle. 34. Powelltown 42 d Gembrook-Cockatoo 22. The final margin was 15 goals and Yea will Yarra Junction: Bye. certainly look to put in a consistent four quarters C-Grade. Seville v Thornton-Eildon. next week against tough opposition in Yarra Alexandra 39 d Yea 23. Yarra Glen 30 d Glen. Kinglake 20. Powelltown 56 d GembrookAlexandra 56 def Yea 41 Cockatoo 8. Yarra Junction: Bye. Goals: M. Sundlbom 23, C. Hayes 12, B. D-Grade. Yea 29 d Alexandra 28. Yarra glen Bond 6 26 d Kinglake 25. Powelltown 25 d GembrookBest: L. Cronk, McSpeerin, C. Hayes Cockatoo 16. Seville: Bye. Yarra Junction: Bye. Award: Jordan Watts ★ D-GRADE The Yea D girls wanted to start the game with their signature strong first quarter to put C-GRADE on notice however Alexandra had Despite not coming away with the win, the Alexandra same idea and it was a very even affair with C- Grade team wasupbeat and pleased with the the solid four quarters of netball against Alexandra. nine goals apiece at the break. The players took on their coaches’ direction TheAlex team certainly outsized our girls in the and the flat drives and crowding of the first quargoal circles but the girls certainly made them ter were not as evident into the second and space work for every ball they received. The height was clearly going to be an advan- was created. Vision into the goalers was on point which tage for Alex and that showed at the start with allowed them to work together and present with the home team getting the jump in the first quarter. The Tigers were never able to really bridge confidence and doubling their score for the secthe gap and it was just a few goals the differ- ond. Yea 19 to 14. The half-time break saw positional changes ence most quarters. for both teams but it was Alexandra that settled Yea stuck to their game plans, and the passages of play that the Tigers produced will hold quicker and got the jump on Yea. With great leadership by players on and off them in good stead as the season progresses. The ball movement in and around the attacking the court the Tigers composed themselves and circle from Fi, Jess, Molly and Kath was su- shifted the momentum back their way before perb. All four girls moving the ball until the best the quarter time siren went. Going into the last Yea had a three-point lead option opened up in the circle. The team couldn't have been more im- but they knew Alexandra would pull out all stops pressed with Deb and Chels in the backline, both to get the four points and they did however it girls dwarfed by their opponent, but they worked wasn't quite enough winning the quarter but not their butts off all game working in unison to cre- the game. Yea victors 29 to 28. Yea 28 def Alexandra 27 ate many inspiring turnovers. Goals: A. Christie 15, H. Broderick 14 Kate and Ebony rotated the WD position and Best: A. Christie, T. Britton, K. Slavin along with Molly, applied plenty of defensive Award: Abbey Christie pressure to hold up Alex's ball movement as ★ much as possible. Well played girls. A-GRADE Alexandra 39 def Yea 23 With two late omissions and an unforseen Goals: J. Armstrong 17, F. Purvis 6 Best: C. Helder, M. Jarvie, D. Schickerling delayed arrival of a player the Yea A-Grade girls started on the back foot and allowed Alexandra Award: Deb Schickerling to take the first quarter 11 to 10. ★ Yea regained control in the second quarter in B-GRADE Yea wanted to get the best start but Alex had the attacking end with goals dropping for both other ideas and jumped out of the blocks racing players Yea 28 to Alexandra 22. The third saw an increased involvement by to an 8-2 lead in the first five minutes of the game, and extending that to a 10 goal lead by the umpires and a few unfortunate undisciplined acts that took away from some great passages quarter time. Changes to the Tigers line up didn't bother of netball, Yea 44 to 32. The defensive pressure by both sides in the Alex as they continued on their merry way in the second quarter. Lauren and Ellie battled hard in last quarter changed the flow of the game with a defence but the speed of the ball movement highlight horizontal intercept in the midcourt by made it difficult for them to gain too many turn- Yea. The final result went Yea’s way 55 to 42. overs. Yea were able to score thought when Yea 55 def Alexandra 42 they did. Alex by 17 at half time. Goals: M. Martinov 35, N. Watts 20 Yea really picked up their intensity in the secBest: B. O'Dwyer, R. O'Dwyer, N. Watts ond half, Maggie and Jordan’s drive and work - Cindy Hayes

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Grandstander League upsets

■ OPINION: The AFL Outer East now calls itself a ‘Commission’ rather than a League., which seems a little pretentious to the average spectator in the outer. AFL Outer East are taken by their new Premier League - all new, bright and shiny. Meanwhile, Division 1 and Division 2 appear to have gone on the organisation’s back burner. In Division 1, new teams Pakenham, Doveton and Officer have stolen the spotlight from existing teams. Healesville, known for decades as a tough team, have been reduced to a team where the Twos were unable to register a score, against new team Narre Warren, which booted 31.18 (204) on Saturday. The Division 2 teams - especially three Murrindindi sides (Alexandra, ThorntonEildon and Yea) are looking forward to the possibility of an Upper Goulburn League being reconstituted. Yarra Glen, and possibly Kinglake, might be lumped in with the AFL Outer East Division 1 competition. Maybe the same for Seville and Gembrook-Cockatoo. Yarra Junction might be headed for Division 1 in 2020, but this would mean club officials might have to find another $50,000 annually to be competitive. Powelltown would be unlikely to afford that type of money.

Whittlesea’s bye

■ Whittlesea had the bye last Saturday (May 11) in the Northern Football Netball League Division 2 competition. Fixtures for this Saturday (May 18) are: ■ Division 1 Seniors. Hurstbridge v North Heidel-berg, Macleod v Lower Plenty, Greensbor-ough v Bundoora, Montmorency v Northcote Park, Heidelberg v West PrestonLakeside. ■ Division 2 Seniors. Banyule v Diamond Creek. Eltham v Watsonia. Thomastown v Epping. Fitzroy Stars v Whittlesea. St Mary’s: Bye. ■ Division 3 Seniors. Panton Hill v Mernda. Heidelberg West v Old Eltham Collegians. Laurimar v Kilmore. South Morang V Lalor. Reservoir: Bye.

Div. 2 matches

■ AFL Outer East Division 2 matches for this Saturday are: Powelltown v Alexandra, Thornton-Eildon v Kinglake, Yarra Junction v Seville, Yea v Yarra Glen. GembrookCockatoo: Bye. ■ Division 1 Seniors. Emerald v WarburtonMillgrove, Monbulk v Pakenham, Mt Evelyn v Doveton, Officer v Belgrave. ■ Premier League Seniors. Berwick v Woori Yallock, Healesville v Cranbourne, Narre Warren v Wandin, Upwey-Tecoma v Beaconsfield. Olinda-Ferny Creek: Bye.

Engraving costs

● Ray Steyger at Alexandra on Saturday night ■ Alexandra’s Ray Steyger added some humour to Saturday’s night presentation of the Hedger-Ivey Cup. Ray said that it was in the first of three years that the Cup was a draw, and that the Rebels paid for the engraving. The second year, 2018, saw Yea win the cup, but did not have the cup engraved. The third year, 2019, saw Alex. win back the cup. He said the engraving cost would be $200, and the tri-colours would accept cash payment from the Tigers.

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AFL OUTER EAST DIVISION 2 SCORES AT A GLANCE DIV. 2 SENIORS

■ Results. Round 4. Saturday, May 11. Alexandra 17.11 (113) d Yea 10.6 (66). Kinglake 13.7 (85) d Yarra Glen 9.9 (63). Gembrook-Cockatoo 11.17 (83) d Powelltown 10.9 (69). Seville 22.12 (144) d Thornton-Eildon 4.8 (12). Yarra Junction: Bye. ■ Ladder. 1. Kinglake, 257.23, 16. 2. Seville, 227.72, 12. 3. Yarra Junction, 193.75, 12. 4. Yarra Glen, 137.85, 12. 5. Alexandra, 123.71, 12. 6. Gembrook-Cockatoo, 105.78, 8. 7. Powelltown, 104.11, 8. 8. Thornton-Eildon, 40.34, 0. 9. Yea, 19.88, 0.

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Victories for Lakers, Rebels

DIV. 2 RESERVES

■ Results. Round 4. Saturday, May 11. Alexandra 17.18 (120) d Yea 2.1 (13). Yarra Glen 5.6 (36) d Kinglake 4.6 (30). GembrookCockatoo 9.9 (63) d Powelltown 6.3 (39). Seville 26.17 (173) d Thornton-Eildon 2.3 (15). Yarra Junction: Bye. ■ Ladder. 1. Yarra Glen, 270.42, 16. 2. Yarra Junction, 184.38, 16. 3. Alexandra, 295.00, 12. 4. Seville, 272.07, 12. 5. Gembrook-Cockatoo, 145.25, 12. 6. Kinglake, 78.79, 8. 7. Thornton-Eildon, 24.81, 4. 8. Powelltown, 63.33, 0. 9. Yea, 25.71, 0.

DIV. 1 SENIORS

■ Results. Round 4. Saturday, May 11. Doveton 9.20 (74) d Belgrave 8.10 (58). Monbulk 13.19 (7) d Emerald 6.12 (48). Officer 16.17 (113) d Warburton-Millgrove 6.10 (46). Pakenham 10.10 (70) d Mt Evelyn 5.12 (42). ■ Ladder. 1. Pakenham, 210.27, 16. 2. Monbulk, 165.50, 16. 3. Doveton, 131.80, 12. 4. Mt Evelyn, 129.28, 8. 5. Belgrave, 88.51, 4. 6. Officer, 78.27, 4. 7. Warburton-Millgrove, 60.05, 4. 8. Emerald, 52.17, 0.

DIV. 1 RESERVES

■ Results. Round 4. Saturday, May 11. Doveton 13.10 (88) d Belgrave 2.3 (15). Emerald 8.5 (53) d Monbulk 6.5 (41). Officer 16.128 (114) d Warburton-Millgrove 1.1 (7). Pakenham 11.7 (73) d Mt Evelyn 6.7 (43). ■ Ladder. 1. Doveton, 366.22, 16. 2. Mt Evelyn, 341.27, 12. 3. Pakenham, 266.12, 12. 4. Officer, 100.00, 8. 5. Emerald, 69.73, 8. 6. Monbulk, 77.82, 4. 7. Belgrave, 52.87, 4. 8. Warburton-Millgrove, 9.09, 0.

DIV. 1 UNDER 18

■ Results. Round 4. Saturday, May 11. Emerald 7.10 (52) d Monbulk 1.5 (11). Officer 16.9 (105) d Warburton-Millgrove 3.7 (25). Pakenham 9.14 (68) d Mt Evelun 1.3 (9). ■ Ladder. 1. Officer, 518.29, Won 100.00%. 2 Pakenham, 139.88, 75.00%. 3. Emerald, 91.16, 66.67%. 4. Doveton, 73.93, 33.33%. 5. Monbuilk, 48.21, 33.33%. 6. WarburtonMillgrove, 46.15, 33.33%. 7. Mt Evelyn, 53.19, 0.00%.

PREMIER DIV. SENIORS

■ Results. Round 4. Saturday, May 11. Cranbourne 25.14 (164) d Wandin 3.11 (29). Narre Warren 21.14 (140) d Healesville 7.8 (50). Berwick 7.8 (50) d Beaconsfield 6.12 (48). Woori Yallock 11.8 (74) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 6.9 (45). Upwey-Tecoma: Bye. ■ Ladder. 1. Narre Warren, 194.83, 16. 2. Woori Yallock, 121.63, 16. 3. Cranbourne, 178.84, 12. 4. Berwick, 160.66, 12. 5. UpweyTecoma, 90.42, 12. 6. Beaconsfield, 141.33, 4. 7. Olinda-Ferny Creek, 66.20, 4. 8. Wandin, 52.53, 4. 9. Healesville, 36.66, 0.

● Play came to a halt in the Alexandra-Yea Seniors match when Daniel Evans went down. Photos: Ash Long ■ Kinglake and Alexandra recorded strong wins in the fourth round of AFL Outer East Division 2 competition on Saturday (May 11).

KINGLAKE V YARRA GLEN SENIORS KINGLAKE ................... 4.1, 7.1, 11.6, 13.7 (85) YARRA GLEN ................ 1.1, 4.1, 7.5, 9.9 (63) Kinglake. Goalkickers: A. Fairchild 4, M. McAllister 4, B. Robinson, C. Horman, J. Crowe, W. Graf, E. Robinson. Best: M. McAllister, M. Newton, M. Saddington, J. Butterworth, K. Douglas, L. Hannah. Yarra Glen. Goalkickers: W. Goodwin 3, C. Tait 2, J. Smith, T. Ekers, R. Gurney, B. Binion. Best: B. Gardner, L. Telford, B. Ashton, A. Smith, J. Donald, T. Russell. RESERVES YARRA GLEN ................. 0.0, 2.2, 5.3, 5.6 (36) KINGLAKE ...................... 0.0, 2.1, 3.3, 4.6 (30) Yarra Glen. Goalkickers: P. Hayes 2, L. Coulson 2, M. Kikidopoulos. Best: P. Hayes, L. Coulson, D. Barker, L. Vanderstadt, J. Exton, D. Fenech. Kinglake. Goalkickers: B. Howlett 2, K. Cantone, B. Hamer. Best: J. Burns, A. Griffiths, T. McDonald, D. Simmons, J. Graf, K. Cantone.

ALEXANDRA V YEA SENIORS ALEXANDRA............ 5.2, 11.3, 13.9, 17.11 (113) YEA .................................. 1.2, 2.3, 8.4, 10.6 (66) Alexandra. Goalkickers: B. Norris 5, J. Daniel 3, C. McKay 2, B. Azzopardi 2, B. Woollard, S. Steiner, R. Norris, B. Cooper, S. Heveren. Best: J. Steyger, J. Daniel, P. Fergusdon, B. Cooper, J. Goonan, M. Whitbourn. Yea. Goalkickers: J. Carroll 3, B. Broadway 2, J. Sandells 2, J. Thelen, P. Evans, B. Willsmore. Best: R. Aldous, X. O’Dwyer, B. Clements, P. Evans, S. Bowler, A. McSpeerin. RESERVES ALEXANDRA ........... 5.2, 9.9, 16.13, 17.18 (120) YEA .................................. 1.0, 1.1, 1.1, 2.1 (13) Alexandra. Goalkickers: I. Hedger 4, J. Kaeth 3, B. Kapakoulakis 2, L. Heard, C. Jack, W. Wllis, H. Murdoch, C. Phillips, J. Williamson, P. Hoornweg, D. Roper. Best: D. Roper, N. Dundas, I. Hedger, C. Phillips, J. Williamson, B. Kapakoulakis. Yea. Goalkickers: L. Gregory, T. O’Dwyer. Best: J. Barrett, D. Pell, L. Gregory, H. Jannke, L. White, B. Baker. UNDER 18 N. WARREN ........ 4.4, 10.7, 13.10, 18.13 (121) ALEXANDRA .................. 1.1, 1.2, 3.2, 5.4 (34) Narre Warren. Goalkickers: W. Howe 10, N.

● Alexandra Football-Netball Club President Ray Steyger speaks to the after-match crowd at the Rebels clubrooms. Power 3, J. McGowan 2, O. Gillet 2, R. Penwill, C. Suban. Stephenson. Best: W. Howe, B. Hall, M. Butera, Thornton-Eildon. Goalkickers: R. Hurst, S. Barrand, J. Lowe, C. Kalogirou. Best: R. AnderJ. McGowan, M. Khawli, J. Contencin. Alexandra. Goalkickers: B. Azzopardi 2, T. son, C. Kalogirou, W. Cody, R. Deray, R. Hurst, Rouget, J. Laurie-Rhodes, H. Dunsford. Best: J. Scotland. RESERVES T. Rouget, T. Pedlar, D. Ray, H. Dunsford, J. Aldous, J. Sims. SEVILLE ................ 6.6, 13.9, 22.11, 26.17 (173) THORNTON-EILDON ... 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 2.3 (15) SEVILLE V Seville. Goalkickers: T. Baker 12, S. Lindsay 4, THORNTON-EILDON M. Hassan 3, B. Creedy 2, C. Young 2, S. SENIORS Cromarty, M. Wathen, C. Unmjack. Best: T. SEVILLE ............... 4.2, 9.6, 17.9, 22.12 (144) Baker, J. Strachan, M. Hassan, N. Sciortino, B. THORNTON-EILDON ..... 3.5, 3.5, 3.5, 4.8 (32) Creedy, C. Van Dreumel. Seville. Goalkickers: N. O’Keefe 9, P. Rattray Thornton-Eildon. Goalkickers: M. Herridge, 3, B. Penwill 2, D. Broadway 2, C. Suban 2, S. D. Allan. Best: D. Allan, D. Fleming, G. Saniga, J. Coshutt, J. Nolan, P. Bailey. Best: J. Blackburne, B. Robilliard, M. Anderson, S. Nolan, L. O’Keefe, D. Broadway, S. Saniga, B. Pearson.

PREMIER DIV. RESERVES

■ Results. Round 4. Saturday, May 11. Cranbourne v Wandin, scores not to hand. Narre Warren 31.18 (204) d Healesville 0.0 (0). Berwick 7.9 (51) d Beaconsfield 5.6 (36). Olinda-Ferny Creek 14.16 (100) d Woori Yallock 3.6 (24). Upwey-Tecoma: Bye. ■ Ladder. 1. Narre Warren, 341.72, 16. 2. Beaconsfield, 839.47, 12. 3. Berwick, 365.79, 12. 4. Upwey-Tecoma, 157.86, 12. 5. Cranbourne, 127.93, 12. 6. Olinda-Ferny Creek, 96.63, 8. 7. Wandin, 51.68, 4. 8. Woori Yallock, 12.35, 4. 9. Healesville, 5.19, 0.

PREMIER DIV. UNDER 18

■ Results. Round 4. Saturday, May 11. Narre Warren 18.13 (121) d Alexandra 5.4 (34). Berwick 9.5 (69) d Beaconsfield 4.8 (32). Woori Yallock 10.9 (69) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 1.3 (9). Gembrook-Cockatoo 13.14 (92) d Wandin 0.3 (3). Upwey-Tecoma 13.10 (88) d Berwick Springs 3.4 (22).

● Yea Seniors could hold their heads high after a third-quarter fight back against Alexandra . Photos: Ash Long

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