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Mill Park man charged after Police chase ■ An 18-year-old Mill Park man was charged after he allegedly evaded police in a stolen vehicle in Deer Park on Monday (Sept. 30).

Keilor Downs Police attempted to intercept a vehicle on Ballarat Rd when the driver failed to pull over and sped off at a high rate of speed just after 3pm.

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Local Briefs Marysville OK ■ H. E. Mitchell has successfully applied for a planning permit for a two-lot subdivision and development of a second dwelling at 33 Sedgwick St, Marysville.

Crs Margaret Rae and Leigh Dunscombe moved for the permit, which was carried unanimously.

Seniors: 37 per cent ■ The percentage of seniors population in Yea and Alexandra has now reached 37 per cent, Cr Margaret Rae said last week.

“We will still continue to support our senior citizens and those with a disability,” Cr Rae told the Murrindindi Council meeting.

“Our senior citizens now make up a large percentage of our community. The average across our Shire is over 30 per cent with the townships of Yea and Alexandra in particular now reaching around 37 per cent.

“All of us as we get older need to understand the services that are available to us and how to access these.

“Council will continue to have a strong role in supporting this and in coming months will be appointing a Positive Ageing Community Information and Support Officer to work with community in a support and advocacy capacity.

“We look forward to continuing to work positively with our community.”

Local events

■ Cr Jackie Ashe last week reminded fellow Councillors of events coming up in Murrindindi in October: ■ Lake Eildon Boating and Fishing Show, October 11-13, Lake Eildon Boating and Fishing Show ■ Alexandra and District Open Gardens, October 26-27, and also at Wingspread near Toolangi ■ Ladies in Black, Yappers, Saturday, October 19 at Yea Shire Hall ■ Marysville Jazz and Blues, Oct. 18-20.

‘Age Well’ meeting ■ Cr Margaret Rae attended a consultative forum with the Commissioner for Senior Australians, Gerard Mansour.

“This was one of four face-to-face sessions being held across Victoria to consult with communities and councils on what it means to ‘age well’. These sessions were also supplemented by an on-line survey. The information gathered is being used to inform advice provided by the Commissioner to the State Government.”

Visitors’ Guide ■ Some 3000 copies of Murrindindi’s Official Visitors Guide has been distributed to Visitor Information Centres across state from Torquay to Yarrawonga; and o businesses and centres across Murrindindi Shire.

Financial services

■ Cr Margaret Rae spoke of financial services sessions held in Alexandra.

“The Department of Health and Human Services conducted two financial services seminars in Alexandra on Age Pensions and Understanding Retirement Income Streams.

“These sessions are very useful for those approaching retirement so they can plan appropriately as well as for those who are already retired but who may not be aware of what support might be available to them.

“There is a wide range of forums that can be conducted and a willingness to offer more in the future was expressed,” Cr Rae said.

Charter of rights ■ Anew Charter of Aged Care Rights came into effect from July 1, Cr Margaret Rae told last week’s Council meeting.

“It provides the same rights to all consumers, regardless of the type of Commonwealth subsidised care and services they receive. Aged care providers must give consumers a signed copy of the new charter and explain it to them,” Cr Rae said.

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Councillors say ‘Thanks Ray’ ■ Murrindindi’s Deputy Mayor Cr Leigh Dunscombe paid a heartfelt tribute to community Ray Bartlam, at last week’s Council meeting held at Yea: “When I moved to Kinglake in 2000, I was keen to get involved with the community and with a background in sports administration,” Cr Dunscombe said.

“The Kinglake Football Club (as it was known at the choice.

“My involvement with the club has continued over the past 20 years in varying capacities and the one constant throughout this time - and indeed for many years prior was a piece of the local furniture known affectionately by all as Wrinkles.

“Ray (Wrinkles) Bartlam, as I said, was a constant. In an organisation where people come and go, where their dedication and commitment can be tested, and where interest peaks and fades, the one thing on which you could always rely was that Ray would be there with his medical bag and tape.

“Rain, hail snow or shine (and we have had them all in Kinglake), in the change rooms, on the boundary line or field of play, at club functions or even running to the netball courts to patch up an injured netballer, Ray seemed to be everywhere at once, on both training nights and game days, home and away.

“But he couldn't be everywhere at once because in his spare time he has also managed to clock up 50 years as a dedicated Scout Leader, another organisation who I am sure appreciate his dedication and service to youth development in the Kinglake Ranges.

“Now Ray has decided to hang up his boots.

“The service, dedication and commitment he has given to the football/netball club over 30 seasons and 1000 games as Head Trainer and 50 years with the Scouts is nothing short of remarkable. I could talk for hours about “Ray’s achievements, the injuries he has treated, the calves he has massaged and the professionalism he has shown, but perhaps the most important is the skills he has passed on to others and the example he

Council News Shane submits

■ Shane Sparkes made a written submission to last week’s Murrindindi Council meeting relating to a planning matter. It was circulated to Councillors separately.

As Mr Sparkes was unable to attend the meeting a response is being provided by the Council provided as per the Governance Local Law.

Buxton approval ■ Crs Margaret Rae and Jackie Ashe moved at last week’s Murrindindi Council meeting that Mrs G. Morris be granted a planning permit for the use and development of land for a dwelling at 115 Dyes Lane, Buxton.

The vote was carried unanimously.

Saleyards St, Yea

● From left: Deputy Mayor Cr Leigh Dunscombe, Ray Bartlam, Pamela Bartlam and Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay.

has set. Yours are very big boots to fill and I doubt they ever will be.

“I am honoured to call you a friend and on behalf of the Murrindindi Shire Council and the Kinglake community, thank you,” Cr Dunscombe said.

Funds donated ■ The Fit to Drive Foundation and a local athlete hoping to travel to China to participate in a Pentathlon Championship competition have both received a sponsorship at Murrindindi Council's September meeting.

Council endorsed a funding application from the Fit to Drive Foundation to go toward a safe driving and safe road behaviour education program for year 11 students at Yea High School and Alexandra Secondary College.

The program is expected to be rolled out at the schools in the next few weeks.

The Council was also pleased to support 15-year-old, Narbethong-based pentathlon athlete Lachlan Nicholls travel to China for the Asian Oceania Modern Pentathlon Championships, in November.

Murrindindi Shire Council's Grants and Contributions Program provides an opportunity for individuals, community groups, not for profit organisations, busi-

■ Crs Margaret Rae and Eric Lording proposed a motion, after a petition about Saleyards St, Yea, at last week’s Council meeting to: ■ note this report and that Council officers have reviewed the requests from petitioners ■ request that the Manager CommunityAssets consult with landowners likely to be affected to seek their interest and willingness for Council to investigate the: ■ closure of the road between Saleyards St and Smith St or ■ contributions to a Special Charge Scheme to upgrade (sealing) the road so as to proceed to the declaration of a Scheme.

■ request that the Manager CommunityAssets write to the convenors of this petition advising them of the resolution.

Kinglake refusal ■ Crs Bec Bowles and Margaret Rae moved last week that a planning permit be refused to grant a permit to re-subdivide existing lots at 95 Deviation Rd, Kinglake Central. The proposal looked to provide for a dwelling on each lot. For: Crs R. Bowles, C. Bisset, J. Ashe, M. Rae and S. McAulay. Against: Crs E. Lording and L. Dunscombe

Claude’s report ● Lachlan Nicholls, 15, participating in fencing, as part of a pentathlon. nesses and events to stream is assessed apply for financial every three months. support for activities Council also offers which contribute to 'Quick Response broader community Grants' to not-for-profit wellbeing, visitation community groups and economic devel- and organisations who opment. can demonstrate fiApplications for nancial hardship as fee reductions, indi- the result of an emervidual and community gency or unforeseen sponsorships, commu- events. nity project and event To find out more or grants are assessed start your application, each month, while the visit www.

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Shire Sessions

■ Not-for-profit providers Nexus Primary Health and Menzies Support Services will deliver Aged and Disability services to Murrindindi Shire residents from January They will deliver domestic assistance, meals on wheels, personal care, respite care, planned activity groups and home maintenance, Cr Margaret Rae told last week’s Council meeting.

Information sessions will be held during October.

■ Alexandra - October 3, 2pm at Alexandra Shire Hall, Grant St ■ Eildon - October 4, 10am at Eildon Community Centre, 2 Centre Ave ■ Marysville - October 4, 1.30pm at Marysville Community Centre, Falls Rd ■ Yea - October 7, 10am at Murrindindi Shire Council, Yea Chambers, 15 The Semi Circle ■ Kinglake - October 7, 2pm at Kinglake Community Centre, Extons Rd

■ Murrindindi CouncilAudit and Advisory Committee current Chair, Claude Baxter, presented an annual report in person on behalf of Michele Sheward.

At Pheasant Creek

■ A planning permit has been allowed for the two-lot subdivision of 852 WhittleseaKinglake Rd, Pheasant Creek.

Crs L. Dunscombe and E. Lordingmoved.

Cr Bec Bowles was the only Councillor to vote against the proposal.

Grants received ■ Murrindindi Council received a number of operating grants, but not budgeted, in the 2018-19 year: Rubicon Village Waste Water($225,000), Releasing the Floating City ($200,000), Bushfires Commemoration ($329,085), Spring Valley Recreation Reserve Change Rooms ($149,328), Moving Murrindindi Community Cars ($77,332), Flood (2017 National Disaster Funding) ($256,460), UT Creek Restoration Works ($40,000), Walk to School Program ($15,000).

Capital grants ■ Murrindindi Council recived a number of capital grants, but not budgeted, in the 2018-19 year: Fixing Country Roads ($1,172,732), Yea Recreation Resource Female Change Room ($140,400), Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House ($18,125), Marysville Tourism &Arts Centre ($25,306), Bushfire Memorials ($62,858), E-Waste Upgrades ($59,700).

Capital grants ■ Tammie Long has started as Murrindindi Shire Council’s Business Partnerships Officer.

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Ticks & Crosses

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The usual 30-minute maximum for public participation at Murrindindi Shire Council was extended last

week.

■ Katherine Morris and Roy Morris spoke in support of proposed dwelling – 115 Dyes Lane, Buxton.

■ Frank Masten spoke in support of proposed re-subdivision and use of land for a dwelling on each lot – 95 Deviation Rd, Kinglake Central.

■ Jodie Thorneycroft and Donna Wilson spoke against the two-lot Subdivision, 852 Whittlesea -Kinglake Rd, Pheasant Creek ■ Sandra Molenkamp spoke in support of proposed farm shed, 20 Bald Spur Rd, Kinglake Central ■ Philip Armstrong spoke against the Officer Recommendation regarding response to petition – sealing of Saleyards St, Yea.

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Eltham Football Club has announced the appointment of Robert Hyde as Senior Coach for Season 2020.

Hyde played 63 senior VFL/AFL football games between 1973 and 1979. ● Robert Hyde A defender, Hyde won the Copeland Trophy in 1976 for Collingwood’s best and fairest player.

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Big investment in fishing and boating ■ Murrindindi Council is making a big investment with fishing and boating, Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay told last week’s Shire meeting.

“I was delighted and honoured to participate in the launch of the Lake Eildon Boating and Fishing Show,” Cr McAulay said.

“This major event happening in a few weeks on the weekend October 11-13 is such a wonderful opportunity to highlight our beautiful Shire.

“I think that we can acknowledge that nature-based recreation is at the heart of what we have to share with visitors.

“An impressive 42 per cent of recreational boating in Victoria takes place in inland waterways and of this Lake

the State.

“It is obvious that boating, fishing and water based recreation activities play a significant role in the Shire’s economy.

“It is therefore no surprise that Council is investing significantly, and helping local businesses to do the same, in developing our tourism offerings and industry.

“It is also, why we have embraced this opportunity to support this inaugural Melbourne/Lake Eildon Boating and Fishing Show here on Lake Eildon. ● Cr Sandice McAulay “I hope everyone attends Eildon accounts for 25 per cent this very exciting free event and support the organisers to of this figure.

“This makes Lake Eildon promote Murrindindi Shire as the most popular inland water- the home of recreational fishway for recreational boating in ing, boating and water sports.”

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Local Briefs No petition

■ Prominent Kinglake resident Charles Exton had previously indicated that he would present a petition at the September meeting of Murrindindi Shire Council, calling for public toilets at the Kinglake Memorial Reserve. "There [were] no new petitions to be tabled at this meeting," say the Council's draft minutes.

Back at Spring St ■ State Parliamentarians return to Spring St later this month. Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council representatives are due to sit in the October 15-17 and 29-31 weeks.

Russell warned ■ Cr Charlotte Bisset called for a point of order during Yea resident Jack Russell’s presentation as part of Public Participation at last week’s Murrindindi Council meeting.

She alleged his behaviour was improper of the Governance Local Law. Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay, warned Mr Russell that the Chair reserved the right to cease a submission as part of Open Forum if deemed the submission inappropriate.

Mr Russell spoke about correspondence he has submitted for Councillors and alleged no response. He queried the Governance Local Law around questions of Council.

Farm shed permit ■ S.L. Molenkamp last week won aMurrindindi Shire Council planning permit for a farm shed at 20 Bald Spur Rd, Kinglake Central.

Crs Leigh Dunscombe and Eric Lording proposed the motion, which was called unanimously.

Eildon master plan ■ The Activating Lake Eildon Masterplan process has begun with community workshops to get input to the masterplan taking place in Eildon on Monday, October 28, and Alexandra on Tuesday, October 29, Cr Jackie Ashe said.

● This massive tree fall affected two properties at Kinglake.

Kinglake State Emergency Service Unit had a busy Grand Final Eve public holiday on Friday (Sept. 27).

They helped with a person involved in an All Terrain Vehicle accident, and then helped clear the road and driveway when this massive tree fell across two local properties.

Murrindindi Shie Council is currently recruiting for Tourism and Events Officer.

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The design stage has been reached on a project with Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Lake Mountain and Murrindindi Cycle Club for mountain bike trail signage and trailhead signs The seven Murrindindi Shire Councillors were outnumbered by Council staff when they met at Yea last Wednesday (Sept. 25): ■ Chief Executive Officer: Craig Lloyd ■ Director Corporate and Shared Services: Michael Chesworth ■ Director Community Engagement: Shivaun Brown ■ Acting Director Assets and Development: VitoAlbicini ■ Manager Governance and Risk: Tara Carter ■ Manager Business Services: Graham Haylock ■ Manager Development Services: Natalie Stewart ■ Manager Community Assets: Caroline Lintott ■ Saleyards Co-Ordinator: Lisa Elward ■ Co-Ordinator Project Delivery: Bill Scott ■ Complex Case Manager: Karen Girvan ■ Planning Officer: Clara Gartland ■ Planning Officer: Nicole Grey ■ Governance Officer: Audrey Kyval Readers’ contributions to the ‘Ticks & Crosses’ column are welcomed.

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16 lots at Alex.

● Murrindindi Council last week made spending decisions for the Yea Saleyards.

■ At 8.19pm last Wednesday (Sept. 25), ■ Curlings Road, Flowerdale Murrindindi Shire Council closed its doors to ■ Dairy Creek Road, Homewood ■ Falls Road, Strath Creek the public to discuss contractural matters.

When the meeting re-opened at 8.28pm, ■ Flowerdale School Road, Flowerdale Councillors recorded that they had voted to spend ■ Goodall Street, Kinglake $1 million on Yea Saleyards and roads projects. ■ Goodall Street Carpark, Kinglake Crs Charlie Bisset and Rebecca Bowles ■ Gordons Bridge Road, Castella moved that accept the tender with the proposed ■ Gordons Bridge Road, Kinglake tendered rates from Outcross Pty Ltd for scan- ■ Hannas Road, Strath Creek ning and weighing services for an initial two ■ Hazeldene Main Road, Flowerdale year term with an estimated total cost of ■ King Parrot Creek Road, Kerrisdale ■ Kinglake-Glenburn Road, Kinglake $363,000, including GST. The motion included authorisation for the sign- ■ Moore Court, Castella ing and sealing of the contract for scanning and ■ National Park Road, Kinglake West ■ Upper King Parrot Creek Road, Strath Creek weighing services.

Subject to the satisfactory performance of ■ Upper King Parrot Creek Road, Flowerdale the contractor in accordance with the contract, ■ West Bridge Road, Glenburn.

Councillors voted to approve the allocation authority was delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, Craig Llloyd, to extend the contract by of a contingency amount as detailed in the rethe two individual one-year extensions beyond port They agreed to reallocate savings of $12,237 the initial two year period at an estimated cost from the Sealed Road Resealing Program or of $181,500 (incl. GST) per year. any remaining savings from the preparation ★ Crs Margaret Rae and Jackie Ashe moved works and contingency amount to further works that the Council accept the recommendation by from the roads, bridge or road safety program.

Procurement Australia and Council officers to Full details of any reallocations are to be proaward the 2019-20 Sealed Roads Resealing Pro- vided as part of quarterly capital works report. gram to VicRoads, trading as Sprayline Road ■ Murrindindi Shire Council Chief Executive Services for the lump sum price of $428,905 Officer Craig Lloyd said that the Council has (excluding GST), consisting of works to be com- recently appointed a project manager for this important Kinglake streetscape project. “The pleted by June 2020 on the following roads: ■ Allandale Road, Strath Creek next step will be to finalise the design and share ■ Broome Road, Flowerdale with the community. We anticipate works com■ Kinglake Community Centre Carpark, mencing with the sealing of Aitken Crescent this Kinglake summer.”

■ Discedo Pty Ltd has been given approval for a 16-lot residential subdivision and removal of native vegetation, at 15 Halls Flat Rd, Alexandra.

The property is within the township boundaries of Alexandra, and slopes down from Pendlebury St towards Cooper St and Halls Flat Rd. The Murrindindi Council was carried unanimously.

MTB stratgey ■ Cr Jackie Ashe says that Murrindindi Shire Council is working on Outer Eastern Regional Mountain Bike Strategy tender process with Yarra Ranges Council.

“Council along with several other stakeholders are providing funding for a strategy that will provide guidance for the future development of mountain bikes in this region,”Cr Ashe told last week’s Shire meeting.

Township maps ■ Regional township maps are being finalised for print as part of the Official Visitors Guide project, says Cr Jackie Ashe.

No reports ■ Four Murrindindi Shire Councillors elected not to deliver reports to the Council meeting held last week at Yea: Cr Leigh Dunscombe, Cr Charlie Bisset, Cr Rebecca Bowles and Cr Eric Lordin g.

Trout: 80 per cent ■ Murrindindi Mayor cr Sandice McAulay says that 80 per cent of Australia’s trout production now occurs within Murrindindi.

She, Jaclyn Symes and Cr Eric Lording released ‘stonkers’ into the Goulburn River.

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Here’s cheers ■ The AFLGrand Final long weekend was great for locals ... and visitors across the north-east.

Long Shots popped into a number of our advertisers on Saturday. Some reported record trading.

At the Grand Central Hotel, Yea, there was a big crowd in the beer garden enjoying the Grand Final broadcast.

So too at the Drysdale family’s Country Club Hotel.

At Flowerdale,host Steve Phelan oversaw a group of happy footy fans. Pauline Healy had a triple celebration: her birthday, a wedding, and the Tigers’ win.

Yarck Hotel was buzzing, with Paul Creighton in charge at the bar.

Gerard Credlin had a great party atmosphere going at the Shamrock Hotel, Alexandra.

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Tanker scare

■ There were fears of a large explosion when a Isuzu LP-gas tanker overturned on the Broadford Road at Strath Creek.

The driver, an employee from Reynoldson’s of Somerton, suffered slight injuuries when he lost control of the truck on the Devil’s Elbow section near the Murchison Gap.

Needle point

■ There was apprehension that some Yea Shire children would not be given admisison to local primary schools because they did not have a ‘school entry immunisation card’, a Yea Council meeting was told. ● John Drysdale at the Country Club Hotel, Yea.

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● Dusty Martin with Middle Kinglake student Lafari.

David’s story

■ David Ovenden (pictured) is doing great things with the Whittlestory page on Facebook.

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● Black Spur safety issues will be discussed at a public meeting at 7.30pm on Thursday, October 10, at the Marysville Community Centre. Contact Ray Donkin, 0427 747 170.

Stan in town

■ Long Shots was pleased to see Stan Kisler, former Yea Shire Engineer, taking a walk in High St, Yea, on Saturday afternoon (Sept. 28).

During the week, Stan is a resident at Kellock Lodge, Alexandra. The 84-yearold is a Tigers supporter and was looking forward to watching the AFL Grand Final at his Yea home, with wife Elizabeth.

Yea’s pine trees removed in 1940

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Lucky in the chair

■ Wor. Bro. Alan Luckman was installed as Master of the Duke of Clarence Masonic Lodge, Yea, 30 years ago. A banquet was held in the St Luke’s Parish Hall, Yea. Special Grand Lodge permission was given to the press to photograph the event, which was then not common.

Officers included David Begaley, Immediate Past Master; Richard Lawrence, Senior Warden; Maurice Bridgland, Junior Warden; Ron Drysdale, Chaplain; Con Hildebrand, treasurer; Arch Hodson, secretary; Carl Thomas, Director of Ceremonies; Col Egan, Almoner.

Other officers were Bob Crockett, Senior Deacon; Bob Gorman, Junior Deacon; Don Berry, Organist; Gavin Thomas, Inner Guard. Stewards were: Rod Simon, Tom Jeffery, Alan Welton, Bruce Barker, Aaron Thomas, ‘Archie’ Matteo and David Gorman.

Past Masters

■ We published a list of the Past Masters of the Duke of Clarence Lodge,as at 1989: R.J.A. Christie, H.C.A. Purcell, G.A. Bett, A.T. Hodson, C.G. Pollock, J.D.M. McLeish, R.D. Drysdale,A.D. Drysdale, C. Egan, A.C. Hildebrand, D.R. Clark, J.F. Shields, R.L.J. Juleff, J.J. Nash, L.M. Saunders, N.J. White, C.R. Thomas, I.K. Thomas, W.G. Ackerman, R.L. Lawrence and D.F. Beagley.

Planet concerns

■ Thirty years ago, Master Justin Carter of Homewood, wrote: “I am concerned about the future of this planet. We are overloading it rubbish, and disturbing its forests. I used to say why doesn’t somebody do something about it. Then I realised I was somebody.

“Everybody can do something about it, starting at home by recycling your paper, glass and plastics waste. The Yea Shire Council can help by providing depots for these items (could be Ghin Ghin tip) as other Shire Councils have done.

“I hope that everybody can work together to help the Earth recover.”

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From Our Files - 30 Years Ago October 1989

Seen on TV ■ Middle Kinglake Primary School pupil ‘Lafari’ was featured nationally on TV on Saturday when she presented Richmond player Dusty Martin with his premiership medal.

Editor’s Diary

● Pine trees in the Yea High St planatation were removed in 1940. The Yea Council had been considering the move for some time. At its April meeting, after lengthy talks, the recommendation of the Parks and Gardens Committee was adopted. J.J. Reilly offered, without charge, to remove all the pine trees from the Shire Hall to the State Savings Bank. Twelve other trees in other plantations were also removed. Other ‘useless’ trees were removed at a cost of 5/-.

Photo: Alan Thorley, Yea and District Historical Pages.

■ Yea 1st XVIII. Best and Fairest: G. Barker. Most Consistent: B. Dignam. Most Improved: P. Tunnis. Best Team Man: G. Bowe. Best First Year Player: A. Walker.

2nd XVIII. Best and Fairest: Roger Kirkham. Most Consistent: Les Gates. Most Improved: Peter McLeish. Best Team Man: John McMaster.

A-Grade Netball. Best and Fairest: Felicity Muller. Runner-Up: Lyndal Hollis. Best Team Player: Di Mitchell.

B-Grade Netball. Berst and Fairest: Maryanne Parks. Runner-up: Sandra Mitchell.

Best team player: Sandra Mitchell.

Club President Stephen West thanked Ash Long and Tom Dignam for press coverage.

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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: PEACH Lucky Day: THURSDAY Racing Numbers: 3-2-9-1 Lotto Numbers: 10-17-19-22-25-33 You could be called on to give a helping hand to someone. A romantic situation could surprise you. Your travel plan could be altered to the extent that you might find yourself in the wrong place.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: GREEN Lucky Day: SUNDAY Racing Numbers: 7-6-1-4 Lotto Numbers: 7-11-20-22-28-36 People may be very irritating in their insistence that they are right, and you could have evidence to the contrary.

Many new ideas will enrich your life and income from now on.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: LILAC Lucky Day: TUESDAY Racing Numbers: 2-3-5-4 Lotto Numbers: 13-20-26-31-34-45 Some decisions made during this period could become unstuck. However, joint plans should go ahead in a hurry.

You could find yourself the centre of attention.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: RED Lucky Day: WEDNESDAY Racing Numbers: 4-3-7-1 Lotto Numbers: 4-15-26-31-35-40 Your money-making plans should succeed even though things don't look too good. Your romantic life should be in for a lift and something new and entertaining.

LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: GREEN Lucky Day: MONDAY Racing Numbers: 3-7-9-3 Lotto Numbers: 5-12-21-24-27-33 People are promising a lot but it will be up to you to make sure that they deliver. Your interests could be turning towards the mysterious and you will be making more contacts with people who have special talents.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: MAUVE Lucky Day: SUNDAY Racing Numbers: 3-4-9-1 Lotto Numbers: 19-20-26-32-36-44 You should find a way to increase your happiness and enjoyment of life. More leeway for a loved one to make their own decision could help your relationship and communications.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: RED Lucky Day: MONDAY Racing Numbers: 5-4-1-7 Lotto Numbers: 21-24-39-40-42-45 More responsibilities could be coming your way, but the rewards will also be greater for you. Financial matters will be uppermost on your mind, but things will balance out.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: BLUE Lucky Day: SUNDAY Racing Numbers: 3-4-6-1 Lotto Numbers: 11-21-23-27-30-41 Things may not be what they seem during this period, so do not listen to idle gossip or hearsay. Make sure of the facts romantically. A much better period for you.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December20) Lucky Colour: YELLOW Lucky Day: FRIDAY Racing Numbers: 4-3-6-1 Lotto Numbers: 19-29-33-35-36-42 Make sure that the promises you make are the ones you can and intend to keep. People could be relying on your word. An extra effort may be needed in personal relationships.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: GREEN Lucky Day: MONDAY Racing Numbers: 9-8-6-7 Lotto Numbers: 8-11-21-25-27-30 More work and less play could take its toll on your nervous system. However, to achieve what you want, you may need even more toil and sweat and tears. The fun part will come at a much later date.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: BEIGE Lucky Day: WEDNESDAY Racing Numbers: 7-4-5-3 Lotto Numbers: 9-13-21-25-35-36 Good period for bargain hunting, be it real estate or art.

However, consult the experts first before making a decision. Also, a good period for relationship matters.

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Footy, netball changes confirmed Possibility of Upper Goulburn league ■ AFL Outer East Division 2 changes - with the inclusion of Warburton-Millgrove and Broadford - have been confirmed by the League.

Gembrook-Cockatoo and Seville will omve to Division 1.

The changes were first reported in this newspaper on September 18.

A statement was rleased last week: “The AFL Outer East Commission has released detailed information about the competition’s structure for 2020 and beyond, with details of each divisions make up, Female Football, Netball, Under 18’s and more included in a document sent to clubs from Region General Manager Aaron Bailey regarding the future of the region.

“A statement about the league’s standing regarding the issue of a possible Northern region was also included.

“Mr Bailey indicated that the Outer East is expecting to be a 28-team competition in 2020 with Berwick Springs continuing its evolution.

“The club having committed to fielding three senior football sides and the full compliment of netball sides next season. The Titans will compete in the league’s Division One. “The Commission also indicated that they expect Riddell District club Broadford to be a part of the competition, after its application was ratified at a recent Special General Meeting.

“Mr Bailey said in his document that if successful the club will join Division Two. “Broadford, if successful in their application, will join the Division Two model.

“Broadford, who wear the traditional blue and white jumpers of the Kangaroos, will wear an Essendon style clash strip when they play Thornton Eildon. The Black jumper, with red sash is Broadford’s previous club jumper.”

In other promotion and relegation news, Healesville and Warburton Millgrove have been relegated from their respective divisions, whilst Doveton, Pakenham, Seville and Gembrook-Cockatoo have been promoted.

Mr Bailey also mentioned that one Premier Division club has applied to be relegated, but this process is still ongoing.

“We can confirm we have one application pending from a club to drop from Premier Division to Division One, with no decision able to be delivered until this matter is resolved.

“More information will be provided to clubs in due course, at the end of this process.”

The Salary Cap and Player Points for each division are as follows ; Premier Division – $135,000 (18 Round Season) or $125,000

(16 Round Season) 39-44 Points Division One – $110,000 and 44 Points Division Two – $80,000 and 47 Points Mr Bailey explained that promotion and relegation within the Outer East will only occur in the top two divisions from 2020 onwards, unless clubs specifically apply to leave or enter into Division Two. “In Season 2020 promotion and relegation will occur between Premier and Division One, with one side being relegated and promoted.

“The bottom side in Division One will not be relegated in 2020, unless specifically requesting it.”

“Division Two will become a stand-alone division, with promotion into and out of this division by application only.

“Division Two will be structured under a district league model. This will be reviewed each year but provides clubs on the border of our competition a sustainable competition model they can compete in against like(for like) clubs.”

Mr Bailey also said that the AFL Outer East will also continue to look at the possibility of a North Eastern standalone competition, working with the relevant leagues and clubs.

“Following meetings with clubs both in and out of the Outer East competition, the commission firmly believes that there is a genuine desire and need for a competition through the North Eastern/Upper Goulburn Region.

“We will continue to work with AFL Goulburn Murray and the North East Border in identifying if there is a genuine opportunity to develop a standalone competition in that region.

“It should be noted that some clubs have indicated that the Outer East model remains their preference, a view we support and will continue to facilitate.

Our focus is to find the best, most sustainable solution for all clubs in the region.

“Mr Bailey also outlined changes to the Under 18 competition, which will see graded divisions, as well as detailing that each club is required to provide seven netball sides – the customary four senior sides – plus three juniors.

“The commission reviewed a move from Under 18 to Under 19 football, however there was a clear indication from all clubs that Under 18s remained the preferred model.”

“The grading of the competition will follow the models used by Northern (Football League), Eastern(Football League) and AFLBarwon.This will be done on a case by case basis, with the club’s senior level not a key consideration in which division an Under 18 team is placed.”

“The preferred structure for Under 18’s is a three-division competition. Placing the Under 18 side with their senior side will remain a priority and will be provided as much as possible.”

“It is expected that all clubs will enter four senior sides and Under 13,15 and 17 sides in 2020. Further announcements regarding Netball will be made following the upcoming netball meeting in October.”

The AFL Outer East will also run a stand-alone female competition in 2020, after previously having worked in conjunction with the Eastern Football League. Mr Baileyexpects there to be two divisions in 2020, with an aim to have three divisions in 2021.

“We can confirm that we will run a stand-alone female competition in 2020. Indications are we will have two divisions,” “Officer have applied to join the competition from the South East women’s. Our long-term aim is to grow this competition into a three division competition by 2021, with all Outer East clubs female teams, in the Outer East women’s competition.”

The suggested structure of the competition for 2020 is: PREMIER LEAGUE Beaconsfield Berwick Cranbourne Doveton Narre Warren Olinda-Ferny Creek Pakenham Upwey-Tecoma Wandin Woori Yallock DIVISION 1 Belgrave Berwick Springs Emerald Gembrook-Cockatoo Healesville Monbulk Mount Evelyn Officer Seville DIVISION 2 Alexandra Broadford (pending approval) Kinglake Powelltown Thornton-Eildon Warburton-Millgrove Yarra Glen Yarra Junction Yea

Murrindindi Matters Items provided by Murrindindi Shire Council. The Local Paper makes no charge for this space.

Planning items

■ Land use and development decisions - like what sort of buildings and activity can go where - are a key part of what local government does.

The impact of those planning decisions shapes the future of our places and our communities.

Murrindindi Shire Council assesses every planning application against the standards and criteria set out in the Victoria Planning Provisions, the Murrindindi Planning Scheme and the Victorian Planning and EnvironmentAct 1987.

Council officers assess and make decisions under delegation about most planning applications.

Applications only go to Council for a decision if the officers recommend the proposal be refused or if formal objections have been submitted against the proposal.

At its ordinary meeting on September 25, Council considered the following six planning proposals, objections to those proposals and the Council officer recommendations: ■ Development of a dwelling at 115 Dyes Lane, Buxton ■ Re-subdivision and use of land (changing the layout of existing lots) at 95 Deviation Road, Kinglake Central ■ Two lot residential subdivision at 852 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Pheasant Creek ■ Two lot residential subdivision and development of a second dwelling at 33 Sedgwick Street, Marysville ■ Development of a farm shed at 20 Bald Spur Road, Kinglake Central ■ 16 lot residential subdivision at 15 Halls Flat Road, Alexandra.

After careful consideration, Council resolved to issue five Notices of Decision to grant permits.

These were for 115 Dyes Lane, Buxton, 33 Sedgwick Street, Marysville, 20 Bald Spur Road, Kinglake Central and 15 Halls Flat Road,Alexandra.

An alternate motion to issue a Notice of Decision for 852 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Pheasant Creek was proposed and unanimously supported by Council.

The officers' recommendation to refuse the re-subdivision of 95 Deviation Road, Kinglake Central was endorsed by Council.

For more information about these planning applications and Council's decisions, check out the Council meeting minutes at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/council minutes - Contributed

Local Briefs CWA meeting ■ Cr Margaret Rae last month attended the Country Women’s Association monthly meeting where she had the opportunity to speak with members about aged and disability services.

Craig is on song

■ The Country Music Association of Australia is announcing the first eight students accepted into The Academy including Alexandra singer Craig Lloyd.

The Academy senior course is a two-week intensive music and business course run in Tamworth prior to the Tamworth Country Music Festival in January. Classes run from January 4-18 and students learn from the cream of the crop of Australian music industry professionals.

■ For his day job, Mr Lloyd is CEO of Murrindindi Shire Council.

Discover Dindi ■ Murrindindi’s ‘Discover Dindi’ website is doing well, says Cr Jackie Ashe. There were 17,470 Facebook page likes (up 1 per cent), and Instagram had 2705 followers.

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What The Papers Say Hong Kong bound

■ Victorian trainer David Hayes, who oversees the Lindsay Park operation mainly based in Euroa, has confirmed he will head overseas to train next season at the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

Hayes’s nephew Tom Dabernig and his son Ben Hayes will continue the Lindsay Park operation in Australia.

“I’m really excited to announce that I’m taking up a trainer’s licence in 12 months time in the booming racing economy of Hong Kong,” Hayes said in an announcement on Lindsay Park’s YouTube channel.

- Euroa Gazette

Visual arts

■ St Mary’s College Seymour is getting involved in a huge October weekend with its biennial visual arts exhibition.

Held the same weekend as Tastes of the Goulburn and Art Beyond the Divide, Mitchelton Art Gallery curator Adam Knight will officially open the exhibition on the Friday evening.

- Seymour Telegraph

Potential $0.5m works

■ Four community members with a mix of skills and networks were appointed to the Botanic Park Playground project reference group, as Mansfield Shire Council starts to implement its plan to spend at least $250,000 upgrading the facility.

Melanie Hotton, council’s community services manager, said council allocated $250,000 in its budget and will also apply for a further $250,000 in grants, as the current facilities are no longer fit-for-purpose and well overdue for renewal.

- Mansfield Courier

Charge for kids

■ An Epping school is threatening to fine families $10 per child for every 15 minutes children are left unsupervised after the final bell.

Al Siraat College said the move came after students were being left at school long after teacher supervision ended at 3.45pm each day.

It said if parents did not want to register for after school care they would face fines and be billed if children weren’t collected. It was unclear how the plan, introduced this term, has been received although late pickup fees are commonplace at childcare centres.

- Whittlesea Leader

Service for Dot

■ The funeral service for Aunty Dot Peters was at 1pm on Tuesday (Oct. 1) at the Healesville Football Club (Don Road Sporting Complex).

Aunty Dot was born and raised in Healesville in 1930 and has been a muchloved member of the community upon her return to the town in 1969.

- Mountain Views Mail

Cannabis raid

■ Two men were arrested at a house in Kinglake on a property where 167 cannabis plants were allegedly found.

Seymour Divisional Tasking Unit arrested and charged a 28-year-old and a 47-year-old at the Royal Crescent house.

Both faced the Seymour Magistrates’ Court the same day, and were then remanded to a filing hearing in Melbourne - North Central Review

Festival charity

■ Panton Hill’s famous On The Hill Festival has partnered with a local charity to help raise awareness for its cause.

The Pip.ilepsy Foundation was established in 2017 by Heath and Sara Crawford after their daughter Piper, 4, was diagnosed with a rare and catastrophic form of epilepsy.

Piper has spent more than 80 days in the Royal Children’s Hospital because of the disorder.

- Diamond Valley Leader

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Court Lists Seymour Magistrates’ Court - Criminal Case Listings Thursday, October 10 Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division.

Victoria Police - Skehan, B (35418) v Stewen, Jason. UniRomsey Victoria Police - Bortolotto, C (40740) v Blackmore, Timothy. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Webster, B (41109) v Blackmore, Timothy Charles. Uni-Whittlesea Victoria Police - O'neill, J (40075) v Blackmore, Timothy. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Mitchell, R (41290) v Abbas, Ali. State Highway Patrol South East Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Benmasaud, Nathan Timothy. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Talbot, Natalie. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Pezzimenti, P (32040) v Schuback, Chloe Kimberley. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Webb, Justin Thomas. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Betson, M (44767) v Gazzara, Kane Michael. Pcet-Seymour Victoria Police - Holcombe, S (39769) v Hay, Taylah. UniBroadford Victoria Police - Fabbo, D (42701) v Smith, Troy. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Aiello, P (36973) v Singh, Mandeep.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - HallPoulios, D (40888) v Williams, Corrinne-Lee. UniWallan Victoria Police - Malane, J (36750) v Ash, Jarryd Wayne.

Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Jacobson, Thomas.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Bennett, N (36915) v Howe, Jesse. CiuMitchell Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Swan, Jarratt. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Barclay, S (36780) v Raggatt, Siobhan.

Mounted Branch Victoria Police - Bova, L (31851) v Mcalpine, Christopher. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Cook, D (30208) v Marshall, Jacob.

Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Gordon, Benjamin.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Galea, Chantal Marie. Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Betson, M (44767) v Curtis, Jayde. PcetSeymour Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Eastick, Carmen.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Turner, J (34532) v Kaminnyj, Joshua.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Aiello, P (36973) v Gonzalez, Maria.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Naden, M (40643) v Gordon, Benjamin John. Ciu-Yarra Victoria Police - Bath, P (28832) v Harding, Paul Charles. Uni-Euroa Victoria Police - Turner, J (34532) v Tyers, Kasey. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Rossetti, T (42521) v Adams, Lisa. UniKilmore

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The lists are extracted from Court Lists, as supplied to the public, by the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, often one week prior to publication date; for current Court lists, please contact the Court. Further details of cases are available at www.magistratescourt.vic.gov.au The Local Paper shall in no event accept any liability for loss or damage suffered by any person or body due to information provided. The information is provided on the basis that persons accessing it undertake responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of its content.

No inference of a party’s guilt, innocence or liability should be made by publication of their name as a defendant. Court schedules may be changed at any time for any reason, including withdrawal of the action by the Plaintiff/Applicant. E&OE. (42422) v Gattellaro, Santino.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Alvarez Gonzalez, Maria. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Warren, M (41378) v Gordon, Benjamin John. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Bray, Corey John.

Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Franco, M (35931) v Gordon, Benjamin.

Uni-Fawkner Victoria Police - Strongman, M (29960) v Gordon, Benjamin. Ciu-Wyndham Victoria Police - Grant, B (28598) v Panozzo, Dean Daniel. Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Turner, Matthew John. Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Haddad, M (44362) v Nicolosi, Caine Ross.

Pcet-Seymour Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Harrington, James.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Moore, R (31810) v Gordon, Ben John.

Uni-Trafalgar Victoria Police - Bortolotto, C (40740) v Turner, Matthew.

Victoria Police - Paul, L (32960) v Stevens, Jan. UniEuroa Victoria Police - Tait, W (37033) v Stevens, Jan. UniNagambie Victoria Police - Yates, C (42281) v Richardson, Kiann.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Woosnam, J (31061)v Izzard, Jaxon Regan. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Hewet, T (32655) v Izzard, Jaxon. State Hwy Patrol-North

Victoria Police - Leahy, S (33069) v Smith, Damien Keith. Socit-Mernda Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Quattrocchi, Taylah.

Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Holcombe, S (39769) v Kneile, Ulrike. UniBroadford Victoria Police - Scarff, B (34674) v Coleman, David John. Central Victoria-Socit Victoria Police - O'neill, J (40075) v Williams, Barry. UniKilmore Community Corrections Centre - Amodio, O v Voss, Peter Richard. Seymour Community Correction Centre Community Corrections Centre - Deans, K v Gibson, Laura. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Stephens, S (40205) v Gibson, Matthew.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Reynolds, J (31151)v Evangelista, Anthony. Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Cranston, S (31658) v Crofts, Teakamarie. Uni-Morwell Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v O'connor, Peter. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Triggs, A (38596) v Crofts, Teakamarie.

Uni-Moe Victoria Police - Houguet, B v Pantiano, Sebastian Victoria Police - Davidge, K (37856) v Butler, Joshua. UniKilmore Community Corrections Centre - Bowman, K v Seiler, Jordan. Community Corrections Centre Unknown - Amodio, O v Curtis, Jayde Friday, October 10 DELWP - Trimboli, Fv Poole, Hayden Thomas. Dept Of Environment, Land, Water, Planning DELWP - Trimboli, Fv Le, Vinh-Khang. Dept Of Environment, Land, Water, Planning DELWP - Trimboli, Fv Harris, Lauren Kate Dept Of Environment, Land, Water, Planning DELWP - Trimboli, F v Mccleod, Matthew Thomas.

Dept Of Environment, Land, Water, Planning Victoria Police - Carter, S (42829) v Rohde, Dale. UniSeymour Mitchell Shire Council Rickard, S v Pieper-Waite, Joshua Brian. Mitchell Shire Council Victoria Police - Ziebell, K (39453) v Rohde, Dale. SocitSeymour Victoria Police - Ziebell, K (39453) v Rohde, Dale. SocitSeymour Victoria Police - Fraser, P (35913) v Rohde, Dale Gregory. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Fraser, P (35913) v Rohde, Dale Gregory. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Rohde, Dale. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Enabosi, Kelvin. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Sanderson, L (41694) v Rohde, Dale Gregory. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Sanderson, L (41694) v Rohde, Dale Gregory. Uni-Seymour Mansfield Magistrates' Court Thursday, October 10 Victoria Police - Pelling, K (35629) v Briscoe, Allan. Uni-

From Our 1939 Files

Alex. school court

■ The committee intend to proceed with the construction of the court. Of course, it is the desire of everyone that a first. class job should be executed as far as funds permit (It all depends on the cost).

A general meeting of the old time ball committee and the tennis court committee will be held at the School next Monday night, Oct. 9, at 8 o'clock, when general matters will be discussed.

The earth work at the site is consolidated now, and with fine weather, the work should be commenced without delay.

Child dies

■ Vhen driving: home from the city at about; 6 pm on Monday night, Mr. Frederick Griffiths, of Banoon, Eltham, had the misfortune to be involved in an accident in which a young child of Lower Plenty was injured.

According to a statemenit which Mr. Griffiths has made, he was driving through Lower Plenty and noticed two little boys playing on the opposite side of the road.

Suddenly one of them, John Flowers, aged 7 years, ran across the road right into the side of Mr. Griffiths' car. Mr. Griffiths took the child to tie Children's Hospital, where he died on Thursday.

Woollert CWA

■ At the monthly meeting of the Wollert branch of the: C.W.A., Mrs Carr presided over a good ·attendance.

Delegates were appointed to attend the half-yearly conference of the Hume Highway Group to be held at Broadford.

It was decided that the n ext nmeeting should take the form of an Australian Tea. Several members are joining the St John Ambulance Class to be held at Epping, each Thursday evening:.

Yan Yean explosions

■ One of the Metropolitan Board of Works employees engaged in patrol duty had an unpleasant experience one night last week.

He was resting in a building connected with ,the Yan Yean water works when he was startled by a violent explosion which shook the pipes upon which he was sitting.

As he got up to investigate another explosion occurred. Going in the direction he thought indicated the source.of the explosions he saw two men hurry ing away. He followed them for some distance but was unable to overtake them. He.assumed that the men had been fishing with gelignite

W’sea accidents

■ An epidemic of accidents to children occurred in Whittlesea last week, when three youngsters suffered fro m broken arms, and one infant swallowed poison.

Slipping on the lawn at her home, Dorothy Valiance fell, and broke her arm; Enid, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McDonald received her injury when she was knocked down by a bicycle; while Frank Gibson,. son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Gibson, split a bone in his arm when playing at school.

Undenominational

■ For the first time in the history of Lower Plenty a church service, was held there last Sunday. The service, which was conducted in the hall by the Bush Sunday: School Union, follows the establishment a few weeks ago of a Sunday School in the after noons.

The service was conducted by Mr. Foley, and was undenominationai in character. The attendance was very encouraging and indicated the demand for church services in the district.

Alex. CWA branch

■ Tenders were invited for the Erection of a Baby Health Centre and Rest Room for the above branch at Alexandra. Plans and specifications could be seen at Shire Hall.

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Obituary

‘Restoration Journey’ held at Whittlesea

● John Baird, ‘Polly’ and Bruce Batten aboard the Hurrey family dray lovingly restored by members of the Whittlesea Agricultural Society, unveiled at the Showgrounds on Sunday (Sept. 29).

The dray has been used to carry Heritage Superintendent Robert Sly ■ An 1880s dray, which had spent its working life at the Craigie Lee Farm, sheaves of oaten hay and cans of milk and Society President Lyn Lee. Yan Yean, has been lovingly restored from the dairy farm to the Yan Yean The presentations were followed by by members of the Whittlesea Agricul- railway platform for transport to the afternoon tea, and visits to the Heritage Hurrey Brothers Dairy in North Pavilion. tural Society.

The dray was unveiled on Sunday Fitzroy.

Amongst those acknowledged were The dray was later purchased from Roger Hurrey, Robert Draper, John (Sept. 29) at a well-attended gathering held at the Whittlesea Showgrounds, Miss Hilda Hurrey by Robert Draper, Baird and ‘Polly’, photographer Joanne at a function attended by Mayor Cr also of Yan Yean. In 2018, Rovert gifted Junor, caterers Anne Greer, Michelle Lawrie Cox and Deputy Mayor Cr Tom the dray to the Whittlesea Agriocultural Paxton, Krys Bridgeman and helpers.

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Society.

So too were lead craftsman Gary WAS Life Member Peter Towt was It has been reconstructed by the vol- Gay, historian and painter Ian Burke, Master of Ceremonies, and followed unteers of the WAS Heritage Section, lead assistant Dale Murphy, social entertainer Jan ‘Yarn’ Wositzky, a whose skills and passion for the projects media correspondents Erica Hawke founding member of the Bushwackers have ensured that the dray is preserved and James Crane, section leader RobBand. for current and future generations. ert Sly, and Heritage project team John Baird drove ‘Polly’ and the Talks of the ‘Restoration Journey’ members Tom Lee, Kelvin and Shane dray, accompanied by Bruce Batten, were given by life member Judy Caskell, Stuart Crane, Robert and a group in period custume from the Clements, and project histroain Ian Davison, Tim Blake, David Pitt, Heritage Pavilion to the Administration Burke.

Stephen Murray, Kevin Le Poidevin Building.

Also behind the microphone were and Garry Ewert.

Local Sport

Photos: Alan Pelll

Busy times at Yea Golf Club

● Alan Pell presents a trophy to Ivor Brayley.

● Vicki Clements, Alan Pell, Peter Johnston.

Mrs Jean Marjorie Mahoney ■ Grand-daughter Tracy Joyce delivered this eulogy for Jean Mahoney on Friday (Sept. 27): Some people come into this world who are special, they touch the lives of many and leave the world a better place.

My Gran, Jean Mahoney, was one of those people.

Always good for a laugh and joke, Jean Mahoney nee Phillips was born on July 20, 1918, at Seymour. Part of a family of six and she is now only survived by her brother Noel.

Jean's father was a guard on the railways and was transferred to Yea, so the family moved from Wandong to North St in Yea. After leaving school, Jean worked at MacFarland's - a small green grocer and tea rooms located roughly where the current Yea Bakery is.

She married Pat Mahoney on July 29, 1940, and moved to Molesworth. They had two children - Jan and Barrie.

Pat's parents lived next door to them and Jean cared for his parents in their later life.

In the early years of their marriage, putting food on the table was a challenge, but Jean had an unbelievable talent for head shooting rabbits, so rabbits and potatoes were frequently on the menu, but she ensured that her kids never went hungry.

There was a photo that used to hang on the wall of the Molesworth Pub, of Jean's entire front fence covered in hanging pairs of rabbits all head shot.

Pat Mahoney passed away in December 1974, aged 59. Jean was fortunate to have the love and support of not only her family, but close friends in the Morris and the Jeffery families.

Jean commenced working for Cath and Bill Morris in the kitchen at the local pub where she and Cath made what became famous meat pies.

Early on Jean became involved in the tennis club. At this time there was a district association as all the small communities had their own clubs.

It was an annual event for her whole family to join her during the Easter Tennis Tournament in Yea and they were a competitive bunch.

Her other sporting love was bowls. If she wasn't home, then she was invariably off playing bowls and usually winning a trophy and she travelled near and far for those tournaments.

As Barrie and Jan grew up, they became involved in badminton.

Jean encouraged their competitive streaks, she had their whites always ready to go the night before and was extremely proud when they clinched a final set by three points to win a premiership for Molesworth in the Alexandra and District Association competition.

You know after these competitions, there's always tea and cake.

And it's no surprise to any of us to guess what Jean brought … sponge cake.

Jean made the best sponge cakes around … and not just any sponge cake - Ginger sponge cake. But then there were the biscuits, shortbread, jams, sauces, pickles, butterfly cakes.

You name it she could cook it and it'd be awesome.

The first thing we did as kids after getting a big soft hug from her was check out what goodies were in the cupboard.

This love of baking leads me to another enormous component of her life - the Molesworth Bazaar.

Jean and her good friend Muriel Perry, both highly community minded women, started the Easter Bazaar and ran it for 32 years.

Jean ran the produce section - cakes, jams, preserves, vegies etc and Muriel ran the gardening section. Many locals baked or grew goods for the bazaar and its reputation grew.

There were people who travelled through every year on their way to Eildon for the holidays some of whom would stop just to buy Jean's tomato sauce.

I know we had to get in early to get our share of her cakes before they were gone too.

In the months leading up to the bazaar, Jean's house was full of boxes of jars, fruit for sauces and jams, the freezer was crammed with goods she made in preparation for the big day.

Fiona Gilbert, her niece, would come up the night before and get up at the crack of dawn to cart boxes and boxes of homemade goodies across to the hall to set up.

Sometimes there were people waiting to buy goods as she did this, before they'd actually opened. The bazaar raised many thousands of dollars each year for local community causes and Jean kept up this work well into old age.

Gran adored her family and was devastated at the death of her son, Barrie, on March 16, 1999 in a tragic accident.

Barrie left behind his wife Fay and two daughters - Kate and Sarah. They are now grown and Kate has children of her own Paddy and Marnie.

More family for Gran to love and she did. She had a heart that overflowed with affection for her nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

I think that Gran's spirit, her attitude to life, her joy, her community mindedness and her compassion and caring for those around her are examples to live by and while today is immeasurably painful we must remember that she is no longer in pain and that she is not gone.

None of our loved ones ever really leave, not while we remember them, and in the months and years to come each of us will find, often at the oddest occasions, that memories will flood back.

I know each time I drive past Gran's house I immediately reminisce, and enjoy those moments those flashes of childhood fun, love and laughs.

For some of us it might be the homemade sauce or jam or … sponge that doesn't quite live up to the perfection of hers or it might be something else that triggers those memories, but embrace them, tell stories, pass those tales on to your children, because that is how we honour a life such as hers and how we learn from life well lived.

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Historic dray unveiled at Whittlesea Photos: Ash Long

● Geoff Aldous and Whittlesea Agricultural Society President Lyn Lee.

● Jan ‘Yarn’ Wositzku, founding member of the Bushwackers Band.

● Graham Roberts and John Kreitling.

● Judy Clements speaks on the dray’s heritage.

● Bruce Batten, John Baird and ‘Polly’.

● Peter Towt and Gordon Beaton.

● Elizabeth and Bruce Whitchurch.

● Neil Johnson and Andrea Johnson.

● Allan Munro and Judy Munro.

● T. Roger Hurrey

● Craig Junor with penny-farthing cycle.

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■ Police shot and arrested a man following a pursuit through the northern suburbs on Monday afternoon (Sept. 30).

An allegedly stolen tow truck was observed on Grange Rd in South Morang about 4pm.

The vehicle was followed to The Lakes Boulevard area where it was observed going through red lights and driving erratically.

The tow truck was pursued into Wright St in Sunshine about 5pm when it crashed into a tree.

Special Operation Group and Critical Incident Response Team intervened at this stage and the male driver was shot by police during the arrest.

The yet to be formally identified male was initially treated at the scene and then transported to hospital in a serious condition.

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Local Theatre Will To Be

■ Mark Salvestro has the gift of storytelling - honest, raw and real, which makes his latest one-man show Will to Be performed at the Melbourne Fringe Festival, compelling and must-see theatre.

It’s 1962 and as a married man, living his dream as a Shakespearean university lecturer, life seems pretty perfect. However one day his truth finds an outlet and his secret is revealed, and then everything is far from perfect.

Salvestro’s motivation for this tale to highlight the hardships and shame faced by homosexuals living in Australia at a time when homosexuality was illegal - is inspiring. It is important to know from where we have come to ensure we never go back.

Salvestro’s performance was remarkable.

A minor quibble or two was that the first few minutes were a little slow and from certain seats in the quirky Butterfly Club venue, he could not be seen when stage left of the desk.

Both however were only fleeting and all was more than made up for.

Salvestro has a wonderfully animated face and conveyed the struggles his character faced with sincerity. His ability to not only capture the audience’s attention, but endear himself to them is acting at its finest.

The script was beautifully crafted, flowed naturally and easily - a stunning achievement for an hour long monologue. Wonderfully interwoven in the dialogue were Shakespeare quotes- giving meaning and depth to the situation or feeling in a way only the Bard can.

The retro-fitted set (Carmody Nicol), props and costumes (Oliver Ross) added authenticity and the lighting design (Lachlan Mclean) cleverly distinguished current from recall.

While many similar stories of the time might have ended differently, Salvestro’s hero has an epiphany and is proud and emboldened by his new found truth.

It’s this that leaves the audience with a sense of having seen something incredibly moving, quite profound, courageous and meaningful.

The Will To Be - No Legacy is so rich as honesty was performed at The Butterfly Club.

- Review by Beth Klein

Equation

■ Beatrix (Jue Theng Soo) and Pauline (Poh Choo Kee) are the best of friends – or are they?

By delving into various scenarios associated with their relationship, the two find themselves not just supporting each other, getting annoyed with each other and frustrated with each other, but actually killing each other.

Jue and Poh have created an entertaining and diverting comic contribution to the Melbourne Fringe Festival in Equation by utilising their knowledge and understanding of both theatre and chemistry.

The playfulness of two Malaysian students in a foreign country is teased out by a self-deprecating appreciation of language (just how do you pronounce fillet mignon?).

The antics of the two characters they play have a joyful, childish and primitive quality.

We could be watching a school play.

But the combination of graphics to point out what is chemically occurring, the structure of the play that rewinds over scenarios as an attempt at a better outcome is scripted and the eventual, unalterable realism of the finale shows that these two actor performers have an appreciation of dramatic form and structure and have used it ingeniously and intelligently.

The two have been ably supported by Justin Heaton’s lighting and sound to create the appropriate mood and George Goodnow’s set, while simple – a plastic couch and streamer like curtains – fits the toyish nature of the characters’ approach to life.

There is a roughness to the final production which one can forgive as Jue and Poh are working on the ‘fringe’ metaphorically and in reality.

This performance was an entertaining airing highlighting the love these two have for theatre, its craft and for providing an amusing entertainment.

- Review by David McLean

Magazine

Legends of the Skies ■ Legends of the Skies Series Seven will feature six plays, paying tribute to six different air legends, opening on October 11 at fictitious Terminal 7 at Parktone Primary School.

One of the plays, Lived the Dream, is a tribute based on the true story of Navy pilot John Hutchison.

John achieved his ambition and dream to become a Navy pilot and at age 20 had accrued 284 flying hours and made 148 deck landings in his Fairey Gannet plane on the HMAS Melbourne aircraft carrier.

A tragic accident during a Navy training exercise in the Malacca Strait saw John lose his life through no fault of his own.

Lived the Dream, written by John's Highett High School classmate Cheryl Threadgold and directed by Maggie Morrison, is a tribute to John, portrayed by actor James

● James Wills discusses his role in Lived the Dream with playwright Cheryl Threadgold.

Photo: Sharon Simm Wills.

Parktone Primary School, Cnr. Legends of the Skies Per- Robert and McSwain Sts, formance Details: October 11, Parkdale 12, 17, 18, 19 at 8pm; October Bookings: https:// 13, 20 at 2pm www.trybooking.com/BEJDT Venue: Terminal 7, Enquiries: 95802387

Buddy Holly Story ■ Beaumaris Theatre presents Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story from November 8-3 at 82 Wells Rd, Beaumaris.

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story tells the true story of Buddy's meteoric rise to fame, from the moment in 1957 when That'll Be The Day hit the airways until his tragic death less than two years on 'the day the music died.

The show features more than 20 of Buddy Holly's greatest hits, including That'll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Everyday, La Bamba and so many more.

Beaumaris Theatre's production is directed

by Debbie Keyt, with musical direction by Rhonda Vaughan and choreography by Camilla Klesman.

The legacy of the young man with glasses, whose musical career spanned an all-too-brief period during the golden days of rock and roll, continues to live on in Buddy.

Performance Dates: November 8-23 Venue: Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd, Beaumaris Bookings: www.beaumaristheatre.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

● Liam McWhinney is Buddy Holly in Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story.

Photo: Debbie Keyt

Book launch at Readings ■ The Australian launch of The After-Normal: Brief, Alphabetical Essays on a Changing Planet byDavid Carlin and Nicole Walker will be presented on Thursday, October 24 from 6.30pm-7.30pm at Readings, Carlton.

In this eccentric, intimate compendium of short environmental and personal essays, David Carlin (in Melbourne) and Nicole Walker (in Flagstaff) engage in a long-distance dialogue between two writers, creating an improvisational subversion of the encyclopedia, a witty-yet-serious send-up of the concept of a survival guide.

In this era of interconnected ecological, political, and human rights catastrophes, these two whimsical, elegiac, and intellectually questing voices contemplate the role of the in-

● David Carlin Photo: Esther Carlin dividual in the midst of increasingly inescapable collective action crises that call the very concept of survival into question.

Refusing equally to find so

lace in false hopes and to give in to murky despair, Carlin and Walker deftly use the flash nonfiction form to wonder and worry their way through the alphabet in search of a path forward.

With meditations on topics ranging from bitumen to plasmodia, elephants to xeric, The After-Normal: Brief, Alphabetical Essays on a Changing Planet collects an A to Z of people, places, and phenomena to marvel at, to kick against, to let go, and to fight for.

Melbourne book launch date: Thursday, October 24 Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm Location: Readings Carlton Address: 309 Lygon St, Carlton Tickets: Free Bookings: via Eventbrite - Cheryl Threadgold

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What’s On I Got Bit By A Monkey Once

■ One of the shows included in the Melbourne Fringe Festival is Matt Harvey’s one-man show, I Got Bit By A Monkey Once.

The venue is Crowded in the Vaults, at Federation Wharf. His audience the night we went was small but appreciative.

Matt is a storyteller, rather than a comedian and clearly enjoys delivering his truelife stories to audiences, as he has been doing this show for quite a while.

Matt regaled us with stories about being bitten by an alpha-male monkey in Bali; a mega bus trip through the USA travelling from LosAngeles to Texas; a drunken episode on a train and dealing with an officious PSO; and finally being assaulted on the street by balaclava-masked men.

As Matt is still surviving to tell the tales, he had a lucky break with this final encounter.

He admits to not always being the hero of his story but is quite comfortable about that.

While listening to the choices he made in each circumstance, one can’t help but wonder – What would I do in that situation?

For most of us the answers probably wouldn’t co-align with Matt’s decisions. But this is what makes his stories interesting and entertaining for his audiences.

If you get a chance to see this up and coming entertainer do so. Matt’s relaxed demeanor makes the audience feel like they are in his lounge having a conversation.

- Review by Lyn Hurst

Moments

■ Original dance and physical theatre piece, Moments, is being staged at the Loft at Chapel Off Chapel as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Producer/choreographer/dancer, Madeline Pratt, has reworked this piece from an earlier version performed at Gasworks and has brought together a cast of multi-talented performers to excite audiences for MFF. The premise is inspired by various moments in everyone’s lives and how these experiences affect us.

The hour-long performance takes us from enjoyment and laughter to sadness and distress.

Moments covers the ambit of fun, party, love, lust, break-up, work, eath, seduction, wish lists, sexual harassment, intimacy, violence, anxiety and anger.

Madeline is joined by fellow cast members Dean Robinson, Samuel Rash, Nathan Na, Siobhan Judge, Celine Manikhode, Rachel Beard, Nicola Pohl and Anna Grabham. These trained dancers also act, sing and play various instruments during the performance.

The artists bring a strong ensemble element and show their commitment to each ‘moment’ with great conviction.

Physical theatre director Ebony McGeady gives precision and tempo to the performance.

Music is well chosen to enhance the choreography by music direction from Antoinette Davis. Each scene is well defined by Lighting Designer Jack Wilkinson.

This is a well-designed thought-provoking piece of theatre with a committed cast and production team. Congratulations to all involved.

- Review by Lyn Hurst

Radio Briefs

■ Mike Brady has lost his Mike Until Midnight show on 3AW on Saturday nights. The first edition of a new program hosted by Simon Owens starts this Saturday (Oct. 5).

■ Dr Sally Cockburn (Dr Feelgood) has been given a summer weekend timeslot on 3AW. ■ Radio ratings were released yesterday morning (Tues.) as this issue went to press.

Commercial station 3AW was expected to top the survey in Melbourne.

■ Following his departure from 1116 SEN, Kevin Bartlett appeared on 3AW last Saturday (Sept. 28) in the Grand Final Preview broadcast. Bartlett remarked on air that he was subject to a ‘non-compete’ clause.

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Local Theatre Do Not Collect $200

■ Monash Uni Student Theatre presents Do Not Collect $200 from October 9-19 at the MUST Space, Monash University, Clayton.

An immersive promenade theatre adventure that examines our attitudes towards capitalism. Created by Harley Hefford with a team of MUST collaborators.

Hasbro Inc. invites patrons to their new game: Monopoly Life! In the original version, all you had to do was roll a dice and move your piece around the board.

But this time around in Hasbro’s new version, you will be given a personality and will have to work hard to increase your economic and social status.

Luckily, the more you have, the easier it is to increase your wealth. Sadly, as the rich get richer, the poor get the picture. It’s all yours, if you can afford it.

In this live-action game of Monopoly, you can visit the bank, go to jail or compete for a high-flying job.

Will you suffer the guilt of acquiring an outrageous fortune, or take up arms against the injustices of inequality?

Harley Hefford, the artistic director of Magical Mystery Co., has been making a name for himself creating large-scale, superfun immersive performance experiences that scrutinize our contemporary values.

A MUST alumnus, Harley is returning to his former ‘stomping ground’ with a fresh new iteration of his pièce de résistance, Do Not Collect $200.

Many talented creatives have contributed to building this new Monopoly Life world, with a shared vision of, in Hefford’s words; “encouraging audiences to consider our participation in daily capitalist rituals whilst enjoying a brilliantly fun evening.”

Created by Harley Hefford. With key collaborators including Aleksandr Corke (writer/ director Q, La Mama) and Kate Speakman (Assistant Director, The Golden Age, MUST) Performances: Wed. Oct. 9 - Sat. Oct. 12 and Tues. Oct. 15 - Sat. Oct. 19 Doors and bar open at 7pm, show begins 7.30pm sharp (approx. 2.5 hrs with intervals) Post-show Q & A Friday 18 October 10pm Tickets: $ 21/$17/$15 Venue: The MUST Space: Grnd Flr West, Campus Centre, 21 Chancellors Walk, Monash University, Clayton Bookings via msa.monash.edu/must Enquiries via MUST: 9905 8173 - Cheryl Threadgold

Pisca

■ Cameron Taylor’s Pisca, performed in the Melbourne Fringe Festival, is a charming and quirky work that blends clowning with French cabaret.

Pisca (Taylor) is an anthropomorphic duck - more a duck-like human than a human-like duck - who finds himself in all manner of situations.

Whether dangling on a precipice, being trapped in duck-shooting crossfire (not ideal considering), catching and cooking a fish, or just mucking around with a laser pen, the scenarios are played out with a subtle and strangely calming wackiness.

While Taylor’s majestic height might make him seem more like Big Bird, his whitefeathered costume, curious blue and white face, posture and hand mannerisms depict a gentle and fragile character. He is timid, but playful, vulnerable, yet sure, pure but a little cheeky - an eclectic mix, much like the substance of the show.

Taylor’s mime is graceful and imaginative and his mumblings, only just coherent, are aptly duck-like. In contrast to the mumbling, when breaking into song, his vocals are clear and precise. Effortless and mesmerising his versions of some truly awful but iconic eighties love songs (Endless Love and Love is in the Air) are superbly performed.

Effective lighting and extraordinary sound enhanced the performance and the level of audience participation was just right.

From the touching opening puppet routine to a hilarious mimed and silhouetted fight scene, Taylor’s unique clowning and vocals make Pisca incredibly endearing, and simply a delight to watch.

- Review by Beth Klein

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Melbourne

Confidential Talk is cheap, gossip is priceless

Opera at Toolangi

■ The Yarra Valley Opera Festival puts the audience, at its heart: it exists to move with thrilling stories, superb music and astounding voices.

Held in an intimate 250 seat pop-up theatre with tiered seating, let the story, music and singing reverberate acoustically, with brilliant sets, lighting and costumes your visual feast.

The Enchanted Pig A delightful fairy-tale English opera with hilarious twists and turns.

October 18 -25 at 7pm October 10-7 at 2pm.

Venue: Olinda Yarra 17 MacIntyre Lane, Yering. ★ MacBeth Classic Italian opera through a new lens. Sung in English and re-scored for electric guitar, amplified orchestra, this well-loved Shakespearean epic turned modern-day fable of a murderous leader.

October 19 at 7pm.

October 26 at 2pm.

Venue: 17 MacIntyre Lane, Yering ★ Poppea Can human beings learn from the past mistakes? In 2019, as in 1643, individual whims and values associated with status form a lethal combination. A brilliant contemporary take on a roman story.

October 19 at 2pm.

October 26 at 7pm.

Venue: 17 MacIntyre Lane, Yering. ★ A Very Very Very Short History of Opera.

Fresh from a string if standing ovations on the Viking Orion Cruise Liner, this romp through 400+ years of opera in chronological order with slightly cheeky introductions gives an overview of the development of style, music and insight into conventions and misconceptions!

October 25 at 2pm.

Venue: Memo Hall 235 Maroondah Hwy. Healesville. ★ Satellite Events & Pop-ups Famous tunes fill the Gar-

● ‘Wingspread at Toolangi. den - as part of Open Garden Scheme Victoria.

October 27 at 1pm.

Venue: Wingspread 1380 teamLab: Reversible Rotation Myers Creek Rd, Toolangi. teamLab is an international art collective, an interdisciplinary group of various specialists such as artists, programmers, engineers, CG animaEspana El Vito: Concert tors, mathematicians and archiInternationally award -win- tects whose collaborative pracning concert pianist and Young tice seeks to navigate the Steinway Artist, Nicolas Young confluence of art, science, techjoins internationally renowned nology, design and the natural 10-string virtuoso guitarist world.

Matthew Fagan, combining teamLab aims to explore a passion and virtuosity to cel- new relationship between huebrate the Spirit ofSpain, El mans and nature, and between Vito and Tango. oneself and the world through The duo perform Spanish art. Digital technology has alrepertoire from classical to fla- lowed art to liberate itself from menco, plus the colourful and the physical and transcend rhythmic sounds of South boundaries. teamLab sees no American Classical and Latin boundary between humans masterpieces and modern jazz and nature, and between oneinfusing the exhilarating tradi- self and the world, one is the tional flamenco elements of other and the other is one. EvSpanish Guitar with classical erything exists in a long, fragpiano. ile yet miraculous, borderless Season: Sunday, October 6 continuity of life. at 3pm.

Exhibition opens October 5 Benalla Art Gallery and rums o November 2.

Botanical Gardens Tolarno Galleries Bridge St. Level 4, 104 Exhibition St. Benalla Melbourne

Tolarno Galleries

Benalla Art Gallery

Geelong Gallery The Greatest Team of All treasures from the Bob Gartland Collection: Celebrate 160 years of the Geelong Football Club with Geelong Gallery.

A passionate historian and Vice-President of Geelong Football Club, Bob Gartland, has collected thousands of items over the past 50 years.

The precious 19th and early 20th century original photographs, film and sound recordings, and players garments, many of national importance, tell the stories of the Club and of the lives and careers of its players and supporters.

Exhibition closes Sunday November 10.

Geelong Gallery 55 Little Malop St, Geelong

National Gallery of Victoria Final Weeks of NGV Friday Nights & Terracotta Warriors: Cai Guo-Qiang for NGV's Public Programs.

Friday October 4. Thandi Phoenix from 6pm - 10pm.

Friday October 11. Yumi Ouma Saturday October 13 Young Franco from 6pm Closing weekend for Terracotta Warriors: Cai Guo-Qiang Before the terracotta warriors make their way back to China, the NGV Garden Restaurant hosts a Chinese three course menu on the closing day pf the exhibition.

Saturday October 13, 11.30am - 1.30pm and 2.30pm - 4.30pm - Peter Kemp

Observations Monash Gallery Photography Dreaming In 2018 to accompany the Bowness Photography Prize exhibition, MGA launched an annual exhibition series to showcase and explore the practice of a past winner or finalist.

This initiative provides MGA with the opportunity t6o support, profile and champion past Bowness Photography Prize finalists and invites audiences to delve into their practice in more detail.

Leah King-Smith is both a previous Bowness Photography Prize finalist and an MGA collection artist. King-Smith is a Queensland-based artist with a photographic practice extending across three decades. This exhibition presents the series Dreaming Mum again which includes King-Smith's Bowness Photography Prize work form 2018/ The series depicts the artist's mother placed back into the context of their ancestral lands through King-Smith's signature process of layering photographs. Exhibition opens October 5 and closes November 17.

In 2018 to accompany the Bowness Photography Prize exhibition, MGA launched an annual exhibition series to showcase and explore the practice of a past winner or finalist.

This initiative provides MGA with the opportunity to support, profile and champion past Bowness Photography Prize finalists and invites audiences to delve into their practice in more detail.

King-Smith is a Queensland-based artist with a photographic practice extending across three decades. This exhibition presents the series Dreaming Mum again which includes King-Smith's work form 2018/ The series depicts the artist's mother placed back into the context of their ancestral lands through King-Smith's signature process of layering photographs.

Exhibition opens October 5 and closes November 17.

Monash Gallery ofArt 860 Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill

Members’ work Members Exhibition A major event, when members put their best artworks forward. Wednesdays 11am 4pm. From Sunday October 6 - 27.

Official opening of the Sculpture Gallery Past and present members, and friends are invited to join the Ferntree Gully Arts Society to celebrate the milestone of their 75th birthday with the opening of the Sculpture Garden on Sunday October 20 at 2pm.

The Ferntree Gully Arts Society The Hut Gallery 157 Underwood Rd., Ferntree Gully

Bleached Gothic Petrina Hicks’Bleached Gothic is the first major survey exhibition of celebrated Australian photographer Petrina Hicks. Over her 15-year career, the Sydneybased artist has gained a strong reputation for her enigmatic and multi-layered photographs.

This exhibition includes more than 40 photograph and video works spanning the period to 2019. Seen together for the first time, Hicks's shimmering and often hyper-real compositions convey the inherent ambiguity and complexity of the female experience.

In her contemporary art practice, Hicks draws on the aesthetics and techniques she developed during her previous career as a commercial photographer, she recreates the allure of advertising and portraiture in her impeccably pristine images and, at first glance, Hicks's works can appear to be a celebration of the perfect; a vision of bodily utopianism augmented by her technically pristine lighting and printing. However, on closer viewing the hairline cracks become evident, Hicks draws us towards considering bodily marks - the fading bruise on flesh, the slight wound on skin, the tousled hair, the missing limb - as her seemingly faultless models occasionally show signs of our inexorable transit toward decay.

Exhibition runs to March 29.

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

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Local Theatre Shows

■ The Hartwell Players: Coriolanus (by William Shakespeare) Until October 6 at the Ashwood College Performing Arts Centre, Vannam Drive, Ashwood. Tickets: $20/$15.

Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/book/ event?eid=441393 ■ Eltham Little Theatre: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Until October 5 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Tess Maurici. Bookings: tickets@elthamlittletheatre.org.au ■ Ark Theatre: Plan B - The Season Until October 5 at Lilydale Heights College PAC, 17 Nelson St., Lilydale. Various authors and directors. Bookings: www.trybooking.com ■ Geelong Lyric Theatre Society: The Last Five Years (by Jason Robert Brown) Until October 5 at the Peter Cannon Performing Arts Centre, Geelong. Bookings: www.glts.asn.au ■ Portland CEMA Theatre Group: Every Brilliant Thing October 4, 5, 10, 11 at 7.30pm at The Portland Business Hub, 33 Percy St., Portland; October 9 at 7.30pm at the Community Function Room, Casterton Memorial Hospital. Tickets: $20 Full, $15 Concession/ CEMA Member, $5 Student (under 18). Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BEVGI or 5526 5264.

■ LOTS Theatre Inc: LOTS 7 October 11, 12, 18, 19 at 8.00pm, October 13, 20 (2.00pm matinees), at 'Terminal 7', Parktone Primary School, cnr. Robert and McSwain Sts., Parkdale. Tickets: $20 incl. light refreshments. Bookings: Trybooking. Enquiries: 9580 2387.

■ CLOC Musical Theatre: Mamma Mia! October 11 - 26 at the National Theatre, 20 Carlisle St., St Kilda. CLOC Musical Theatre: Mamma Mia! October 11 - 26 at the National Theatre, 20 Carlisle St., St Kilda.

Director/Choreographer: Craig Wiltshire; Musical Director: Tony Toppi. Bookings: www.cloc.org.au or 1300 362 547 Bookings: www.cloc.org.au or 1300 362 547 ■ Babirra Music Theatre: The Producers October 11 - 19 at the Whitehorse Centre, 397 Whitehorse Rd., Nunawading. Bookings: www.babirra.org.au ■ MLOC Productions: Rock of Ages October 11 - 19 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Jane Court.

Bookings: www.mloc.org.au ■ Encore Theatre: Almost, Maine October 11 - 26 at the Clayton Community Theatre, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Laura Bradley.

Bookings: 1300 739 099.

■ OSMaD: Miss Saigon October 17 - 26 at the Geoffrey McComas Theatre, Scotch College, Hawthorn.

Bookings: www.osmad.com.au/tickets ■ NOVA Music Theatre: The Wizard of Oz October 26 - November 10 at the Whitehorse Centre, 397 Whitehorse Rd., Nunawading.

Bookings: www.novamusictheatre.com.au or 1300 304 433.

■ Beaumaris Theatre: Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story November 8 - 24 at 82 Wellls Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Debbie Keyt; Musical Director: Rhonda Vaughan; Choreographer: Camilla Threadgold. Bookings: www.beaumaristheatre.com.au

Auditions

■ Peridot Theatre: Waiting for God (by Michael Aitkens) October 13, 14 at 7.00pm at Unicorn Theatre, Lechte Rd., Mt Waverley.

Director: Bob Bramble. Audition enquiries: 0418 586 273.

■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: Calendar Girls (by Tim Firth) October 20 at 7pm, October 23 at 8pm at Mechanics Institute Hall, Cnr Yarra St. and Mitchell Ave., Warrandyte.

Director: Susan Rundle. Enquiries: theatre@psrundle.com ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Knickers - a Brief Comedy October 27 at 2.30pm and October 29 at 7.00pm at Guide Hall, Glebe Ave., Cheltenham. Director: Barbara Crawford.

Enquiries: barbaracrawford@gmail.com - Cheryl Threadgold

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Entertainment

High Tea Live: Kane Alexander ■ Arts Centre Melbourne presents High Tea Live with Kane Alexander, bringing to life some of his personal favorite songs from The Great American Songbook in Swinging Sunday on Sunday, November 3 at 12 Noon at The Pavilion.

The show includes songs written by George Gershwin, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer – and an afternoon of Swing classics with songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Sammy Davis Jr. Best known for his lead roles in musical theatre including The Wizard of Oz, Anything Goes and Les Miserables, Alexander will treat audiences to an afternoon of smooth classics.

Winner of the Best Newcomer Award at the New York Cabaret Festival, Kane Alexander has performed his show internationally to great acclaim.

Combining Melbourne’s two great loves, food and culture, this high-tea experience in The Pavilion is designed to delight all of the senses. ● Kane Alexander Previously known as Jazz High Tea, High Time: 12 Noon Tea Live offers a high culture treat with a proDuration: 105 mins., including food service gram featuring jazz, pop, cabaret, and Broad- and interval way.

Venue: Arts Centre Melbourne Guests are greeted with a glass of Azahara Location: The Pavilion, 100 St Kilda Rd, bubbles on arrival before indulging in sweet Melbourne and savoury delights, paired with freshly brewed Tickets: From $79 - $89 (plus booking fees) tea and coffee, all while enjoying some of Bookings: www.artscentremelbourne.

Australia’s best vocalists and musicians. com.au Performance Date: Sunday, November 3 - Cheryl Threadgold

Never The Same River ■ Anna Schwartz Gallery, from October 5December 21, will present a landmark, largescale group exhibition of work by over 50 Australian and international artists spanning the 1980s to the present.

The exhibition draws from the exhibition histories of four galleries – Melbourne's United Artists (1982—1988), City Gallery (1988— 1993), and Anna Schwartz Gallery, in both Melbourne (1993—present) and Sydney (2008—2015).

Many works directly engage the political and social contexts of their time, and are redefined by the present tense.

Exhibiting artists: Joel Elenberg, Stieg Persson, John Nixon, Janet Laurence, Jenny Watson, Mike Parr, Robert Owen, John Young, Stephen Bram, Susan Cohn, Peter Cripps, Shelley Lasica, Mutlu Çercez, Maria Kozic, Anne Zahalka, Janet Burchill, Tony Clark, Akio Makigawa, Melinda Harper, Lyndal Jones, Vivienne Shark LeWitt, Kathy Temin, Peter Tyndall, Gary Wilson, Dale Frank, Clement Meadmore, Robert Hunter, Kerrie Poliness, Peter Booth, Louisa Bufardeci, Angela de la Cruz, Emily Floyd, Callum Morton, Rose Nolan, Jan Nelson, Mikala Dwyer, Antony Gormley, Daniel von Sturmer, Marco Fusinato, Shaun Gladwell, Daniel Crooks. Patti Smith, Gabriella Mangano and Silvana Mangano, LidaAbdul, AES+F, Joseph Kosuth, Lauren Brincat, Yinka Shonibare, Candice Breitz, John Stezaker, Erwin Wurm, Angelica Mesiti, Warwick

■ Euripides’ tragedy Medea premiered in Athens in 431 BC at the city Dionysia, but last week at The Carlton Courthouse, I saw Francois Cervantes’ Facing Medea.

“Three young women pass a church where an important marriage is taking place, they hear an explosion and terrifying screams ... they stop ...gradually they realise it is Medea's tragedy that they have witnessed." Thus the program notes.

I have been reviewing performance in Melbourne and elsewhere since 2008.This review is the 944th.

Facing Medea I put in top the 4 of 944.The design from Dann Barber, a white floor three sided white cube, putting focus on the performers as does Rachel Burke's lighting and Ian Moorhead's sound scape, all vital for the integrity of Facing Medea.

And what integrity from the performances of Iris Gaillard, Carmelina di Guglielmo and Annie Sophia Thorold who tell the story of Medea's betrayal by Jason and the terrible revenge she returns for that betrayal.

Like the messengers in classic tragedy they report, in detail, the events from the explosion to the horror of Medea laying the bodies of her sons, throats cut, on the church steps In the last 10 minutes of Facing Medea the three burst into their first languages; French , Italian and Swedish, and become all heart smashed and in pain and revengeful Medeas from all age and all cultures.

These performances left the Thursday night and Friday matinee's audiences shaken and some in tears, one young woman openly crying; testament to Francois Cervantes’faithful transportation of Euripide's tragedy with all the depth and searing emotion of the original.

Facing Medea is directed by Jenny Kemp from a translation by Marissa O'Reilly. Those who know their theatre will remember the excellence Jenny Kemp brings to text and production.I cannot say more since extenuating on genius is unnecessary.

- Review by Peter Green

An Inconvenient Comedy Show

Thornton, Chiharu Shiot, Oliver Beer, Daniel Buren, David Noonan and Eva Rothschild.

Never the same river is an exhibition of works of art across timeframes, acknowledging that the ways in which artists engage ideas and produce work does not necessarily follow a linear path.

The exhibition will be designed in collaboration with award-winning architecture firm, Denton Corker Marshall, who designed the gallery at 185 Flinders Lane in 1993.

The exhibition will be accompanied by a public program of events, including the re-presentation of an historical performance by Shelley Lasica. The gallery will also host the Melbourne launch of Doug Hall’s book Present Tense: Anna Schwartz Gallery and Thirty-Five Years of Contemporary Australian Art. Presented by Anna Schwartz Gallery in association with Melbourne International Arts Festival.

Rapture Chapter ■ Saturday night to The Rapture Chapter 11 Art Versus Extinction at fortyfive downstairsat 45 Flinders Laneun mtil September 29; but first dinner at Cumulus Upstairs (one of the rewards of reviewing at fortyfive downstairs).

Unfortunately for this reviewer, The Rapture Chapter 11 Art Versus Extinction was not. I thought I grasped the message in the title of the show (or I thought I had) "making art while Planet Earth hurtles towards environmental disaster".

Moira Finucane, the devisor and diva of The Rapture Chapter 11 has been busy and everywhere - to Antarctica and up country to Wave Hill Station in the Northern Territory, the historic site of the famous ‘walk off’ by 200 Gurindgi stock workers and their families, led

What’s On Facing Medea

by Vincent Lingiari.

She had much to tell us and much I learned but by the end of The Rapture Chapter 11 I was left dissatisfied - the tension between the art and the warnings about species depletion and extinction and environmental destruction should have fuelled (no pun) strong identification with the performance and allowed us in.

The insistence of Moira's message and loud vocals from three very strong accompanying voices, plus loud recorded music and sound and what was for me a kind of two hour lecture, lost me.

In the contest Art versus Extinction, as is needful at five minutes to midnight on our planet, Extinction won.

- Peter Green

■ Comedy is at its acerbic best when it challenges the mores and conventions of the day.

This gathering of voices does just that.

Maxwell J. Smith’s political bent on Morrison was followed by Tim Lo Surdo’s more absurd take on our penchant for hurrying.

Alistair Baldwin used his muscular dystrophy to tackle society’s attitude toward disability while Hannah Arbuthnott’s praying mantis perspective of Morrison made for some interesting parallels.

For this reviewer, it was Sashi Perera’s quick wit that stole the show. Her appreciation for the absurdity of language – the right and wrong, left and right – appealed as did her seven minutes that blended social attitudes towards colour and gender.

Taken as it is from the notion of an ‘inconvenient truth’, comedy such as this may be our best chance of survival where laughing at the absurd with its undercurrent of critical analysis from emerging voices speaks to the concerns, conventions and disquiet that permeates our world today.

The thought and intelligence behind these routines speaks to the issues foremost in need of tackling and we are in good hands if it can be tackled with such good humour and good will.

- Review by David McLean

Media Flashes

■ Advertising veteran John Singleton has agreed to sell out of his involvement in radio in an $80m deal that ends six decades as a media player. Nine is seeking to buy the remaining 45.5 per cent of Macquarie, which owns 2GB radio station in Sydney, 3AW in Melbourne, and 4BC in Brisbane.

■ Christie Cooper has started as Weekend Chief of Staff for Seven News Melbourne.

She returns to the newsroom after a threeyear hiatus where she had been working in the news and content team for Bupa.

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Magazine

Almost swayed by Cab Sauv.

Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

At Queenscliff ■ The 23rd Queenscliff Music Festival will be held from Friday-Sunday November 2224.

Kicking off Friday evening, there will be multiple stages and venues throughout Queenscliff, showcasing the best in Australian music, says their media release.Goo

The Guild

■ Country Music Guild performers at the Pascoe Vale RSL for October are as follows ■ Fri. Oct. 4. Bobby Valentine and The Band Of Renown.

■ Fri Oct. 11. CD launch of "Covered" by Lydia D'Lasselle with The Dalton Gang and Dave Moore.

■ Fri. Oct. 18. Rattlincane ■ Fri. Oct. 25. John Lawrence Band

Market music ■ The Prahran Market offers free live music every Sunday from 12 noon to 3 pm.

A unique and eclectic range of performances from Soul to Latin to DJs and more is showcased in the market square.

- Rob Foenander

■ John Rozentals is almost swayed by a Yalumba trio to favouring cabernet sauvignon over his darling shiraz. Almost …

People tend to think of the Hill Smiths as predominantly a Barossa family and I guess that's where their home is, but they also own some of the best red dirt in South Australia's famed Coonawarra, and that means producing some of Australia's - no let's be honest - and the world's best cabernet sauvignon.

I'm normally a great shiraz fan, and remain so, but there are many enjoyers of great red who reckon you can't go past the best aged cabernet sauvignon - and they can't all be wrong.

So I adjusted my wine-tasting goggles for this bracket and admit that I could almost feel a conversion coming on.

I did say 'almost', and shiraz will always remain king for this palate, though it has been granted an excellent partner in the red-wine stakes.

And did I hear someone mention pinot noir? Made well in regions such as New Zealand's Central Otago it does seem almost peerless.

The final vote will just have to wait, though I think I know which way Yalumba's Coonawarra master Natalie Cleghorn, apparently as much at home among the area's famous thoroughbreds as its terra rossa, will lean.

And the food recommendations

this time are very dependent on Yalumba's winemakers.

WINE REVIEWS Yalumba 2015 The Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon ($35): The Cigar is the name coined for the strip of rich, red terra rossa dirt that makes Coonawarra what it is. Dry conditions in December and January kept berry size smaller than normal and concentrated flavours and tannins. The result is a powerful red that has Coonawarra's renowned structure and goes very well with barbecued lamb chops.

Yalumba 2017 Sanctum Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon ($26): One of the wettest vintages ever in Coonawarra meant harvest was delayed by two to four weeks.

Full-bodied and intense in flavour, this dry red simply oozes dark fruits and is more for immediate drinking than cellaring, though it will age well in the short-term.

Enjoy with medium-rare venison backstrap.

WINE OF THE WEEK Yalumba 2014 The Menzies Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon ($60): The Menzies Vineyard is in the heart of Coonawarra's terrarossa strip and produces red wines of great longevity.

This is towards the peppery end of the spectrum, though it also shows fine floral notes. It's robust and will live for ages but is already well suited to char-grilled rib eye served with root vegetables.

- John Rozentals

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Observations

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with Matt Bissett-Johnson

Mike McColl Jones

Top 5

THE T OP 5 W AYS THEY C OULD TOP WA COULD IMPRO VE THE GR AND FINAL IMPROVE GRAND PRE-MA TCH ENTERT AINMENT PRE-MAT ENTERTAINMENT 5. Don't have it at all.

4. Get Bruce Mc Avaney to read the book of Victorian Post Codes.

3. Plant some grass and let everyone watch it grow.

2. Have the state treasurer read the budget aloud.

1. Stick Dan Andrews' head in stocks and let everyone throw tomatoes at him.

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MARKETING FEATURE

Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

Everything old is new again

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

Back, better than ever

■ Thanks to a revamp this historic West Hollywood watering hole is back and better than ever.

Little Fatty's David Kuo provides a menu of Taiwanese dumplings, noodles and sizzling platters, while Chinatown's gem of an ornate antique wooden bar formerly of gone-but-not-forgotten Yee Mee Loo sits as a centerpiece for fun, fruity and strong cocktails.

The Formosa was a hangout of the Hollywood aristocracy during the 40s and 50s, many of whom watch over the bar via black-and-white headshots hung around the space think of them as your new (old) drinking buddies.

After several long years of restoration, this LA landmark is back open and the results are glorious.

Walking inside this bar/restaurant on Santa Monica Blvd. feels like you've stepped back into the golden age of Hollywood, when Ava Gardner was slithering around the bar and John Wayne was trying to stay awake in one of the booths.

While you can certainly make a reservation and have a full dinner here, or just walk in, head to the back bar (no one knows about it and you can always find a seat), drink too many wellmade tiki drinks, and order food when your body needs nourishment.

The Chinese-leaning menu has everything from dim sum to dan dan noodles, and you can't really go wrong with anything.

That said, make sure you get the chile wontons.

Old celeb photos decorate this watering hole built in 1939 and serving Asian eats alongside Hollywood nostalgia.

The Formosa Cafe 7156 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood Website: theformosacafe.com

● About to check out the new renovations and try the dumplings are Gavin Wood, Countdown Motion Pictures CEO; and Alan Johnson, Ramada Plaza West Hollywood Managing Director.

Out and About High marijuana use

Vinyl will outsell CDs ■ Sales of vinyl records have enjoyed constant growth in recent years. At the same time, CD sales are in a nosedive.

Last year, the recording CD sales were declining three times as fast as vinyl sales were growing. In February vinyl sales accounted for more than a third of the revenue coming from physical releases.

This trend continues in 2019 which came out on Thursday.

Vinyl records earned $224.1 million (on 8.6 million units) in the first half of 2019, closing in on the $247.9 million (on 18.6 million units) generated by CD sales.

Vinyl revenue grew by 12.8 per cent in the second half of 2018 and 12.9 per cent in the first six months of 2019, while the revenue from CDs barely budged. If these trends hold, records will soon be generating more money than compact discs.

$100m case tossed out ■ Michael Jackson's estate looks like it could be heading into arbitration with HBO over its airing of the documentary Leaving Neverland, which it argues violated a 1992 non-disparagement clause signed by the King of Pop. Judge George Wu denied a motion to dismiss the estate's case against the cable network, indicating that he may decide to grant a request for arbitration when he issues final ruling.

The estate, in a $100 million lawsuit it filed against HBO, accuses the broadcaster of breaching a contract that was signed

by Jackson back in 1992 when his Dangerous World Tour aired on the premium cable channel.

The suit argues that the documentary does this by suggesting that Jackson molested children while he was on the Dangerous World Tour. “It is hard to imagine a more direct violation of the non-disparagement clause,” declares the suit. It also calls the two men at the centre of the documentary, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, 'admitted perjurers,' and mocks current HBO president Richard Pepler, calling him a 'failure'.

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Kate Spade biography ■ Top fashion critic Vanessa Friedman is penning a biography of tragic designer Kate Spade for Random House. But we're told that a little more than a year after Spade's suicide in New York there are still-raw nerves and concern for her family are making the project a challenge.

Insiders say that Kate's widower, Andy Spade, who has a good relationship with the New York Times' fashion director and chief fashion critic is aware of the project, but he's anxious about its progress.

Andy has already made some attempts to influence the book, but it's not clear exactly how.

The Spades have a 14-year-old daughter, Frances Beatrix.

Andy who had been separated from Kate for 10 months when she died on June 5, 2018 gave his first, much-sought-after interview after the death to Friedman.

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■ US. college students are using marijuana at the highest rates in 35 years, according to a report released Thursday.

About 43 per cent of full-time college students said they used some form of pot at least once in the past year, up from 38 per cent, a University of Michigan survey found.

About 25 per cent said they did so in the previous month, up from 21 per cent.

The latest figures are the highest levels seen in the annual survey since 1983.

About 6 per cent of college students said they used marijuana 20 or more times in the past month.

For adults the same age who weren't enrolled in college, the figure was 11 per cent.

"It's the frequent use we're most worried about" because it's linked to poor academic performance and can be detrimental to mental health, said John Schulenberg, one of the Michigan researchers.

College-age adults are the biggest users of marijuana than any other age group. Use among high school students has been flat for a few years. The 2018 findings are based on responses from about 1,400 adults age 19 to 22, including 900 who were full-time college students and about 500 who were not. The survey only has comparable data on college kids going back to 1980. So it doesn't say how common marijuana use was in the 1960's and 1970's a time when marijuana use on college campuses was considered widespread.

Support clown position ■ A New Zealand man hired a clown to give him emotional support during a meeting in which his bosses told him he was fired.

The New Zealand Herald reports the man had a feeling he was going to be let go so paid $200 to have Joe the Clown cheer him up by performing amusing tricks as he received the bad news. According to the report, the clown blew up balloons during the meeting and made them into an array of animals-including a unicorn and a poodle and mimed crying when the redundancy paperwork was handed over.

The clown attending the somber occasion Josh Thompson, said: "It was rather noisy him making balloon animals so we had to tell him to be quiet from time to time."

Thompson admitted his choice of support person was a "touch unusual" but said his bosses saw the funny side. And it had a happy ending, he said, he's already secured new employment and will start next week. There has got to be place for this story in a movie. Hollywood will be all over this one.

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■ Deanna Durbin was born 98 years ago on December 4.

Deanna is fondly remembered for the films and recordings that featured her beautiful soprano voice.

Edna Mae Durbin was born in Canada in 1921. When Edna was only one year old the family moved to California.

Her older sister Edith recognised Edna's singing gift and helped her to take singing lessons.

In 1935 Edna was signed by MGM Studios and changed her name to Deanna Durbin.

Deanna appeared in a 10-minute short film titled Every Sunday where she sang with another young hopeful named Judy Garland.

For the first time we heard Deanna's operatic voice onscreen and their duet at the end of the film is sensational. (It is on You-Tube) In 1936 Deanna signed a contract with Universal Studios. Her first film, Three Smart Girls, was a box office smash and it got the studio out of financial difficulties.

It was not a leading role but Deanna was a ‘standout’ and she received a Juvenile Academy Award.

She worked with Ray Milland and Nan Grey (the wife of Frankie Laine) in Three Smart Girls.

Whilst making films Deanna was also appearing on the Eddie Cantor Radio Show and teamed up with the young singer Bobby Breen.

She was considered for the singing voice of Snow White in the animated film but Walt Disney

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decided that her voice was "too mature."

Her films included One Hundred Men And A Girl, That Certain Age, Three Smart Girls Grow Up and Christmas Holiday.

By the time Deanna was 21she was the highest paid film star in the world.

Deanna received her first screen kiss from Robert Stack in the film First Love.

Generally her leading men such as Charles Laughton, Joseph Cotton and Vincent Price were much older.

Deanna Durbin represented the teenage daughter that millions of mothers and fathers wished they had.

Her recordings were in demand and most of her released songs came from her films.

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Some of her popular recordings included The Turntable Song, Always, The Last Rose Of Summer, My Own and Someone to Care For Me. In 1942 Deanna went on a tour of Army camps to entertain the troops.

Her only technicolour film was Can't Help Singing was released in 1944. She was never happy with glitz and glamour of Hollywood and after making21 films Deanna retired from acting.

She was offered stage roles in Broadway shows such as Kiss Me Kate and My Fair Lady, but turned them down.

In 1950 Deanna married her third husband Charles David in Paris. Charles had directed her in the film Lady On A Train.

Sadly he passed away in 1999. Deanna had two children - Jessica born in 1946 and Peter born in 1951.

These days Deanna Durbin lives in retirementon a farm just outside of Paris. There is a Deanna Durbin Society which operates from the UK. Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - Remember When Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens.

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

Largest-ever cruise ship nears completion

■ When Royal Caribbean Line’s gargantuan new Symphony of the Seas slips out of the yard in which she is being built in France this April, and heads to Barcelona for her first season of sailing the Western Mediterranean, there’ll be enough food and drinks go aboard during just one week’s cruising to slake the hunger and thirst of many a small town.

Because as the world’s largestever passenger ship, Symphony of the Seas will scale-in at over 230,000 tonnes and carry up to 6870 passengers.

And all those will need to be fed three times daily, as well as with anytime snacks around the clock, in some twenty dining venues ranging from one that seats just sixteen for very special occasions, to others seating diners by the score.

Plus there’ll be nearly 2200 crew ● Symphony of the Seas, the world’s largest-ever cruise ship, who will need to be fed and watered nears completion in France prior to her launch in April around the clock as well.

So it is little wonder her shopping and his obsession with Queen Victoria, list for that first sailing, and all subseherself just 19 at the time, quickly bequent weekly sailings in the Meditercame the talk of the UK, particularly ranean, and then from October in the as he broke into the Palace on at least Caribbean, is as gargantuan as the four occasions, and twice was found ship herself. sitting filthy, as he seldom if ever Because it includes 8900kg of washed, on the royal throne and was chicken, 8300 kilos of beef, 3200 of arrested. fish, 5400 portions of lobster tails and And on a further occasion he was 10,000 hot dog frankfurters, 6700kg discovered hiding under a sofa in the of potatoes, 4000 of tomatoes, 48,000 Queen’s sitting room at midnight, and eggs, 20,000-plus kilos of fruit and on yet another snacking in a royal vegetables, enough ice cream to fill apartment on food he’d stolen from 21,000 cones, and 860kg of coffee. the palace kitchen. He was briefly And for those with a thirst, 33,000 imprisoned on each occasion, despite bottles and cans of beer, 17,000 of soft pleas by his father to the courts that he drinks, over 2000 bottles of spirits, and was insane.

6100 bottles of wine – all for just one On discharge from his final imprisweek of holidaymaking. onment, Jones turned to burglary and All these numbers, together with was deported to Australia where he 10,300 rolls of toilet paper, will be kept changed his name from Edward to topped-up for every weekly sailing in Thomas Jones, and actually got a job with David Ellis the Mediterranean and Caribbeanafas the Perth Town Crier. However he ter that inaugural week – with ages dow, and had pinched the royal knick- slipped into alcoholism, moved to and nationalities of guests monitored ers and whatever else when rummag- Victoria, and on Boxing Day 1893 to ensure all cultures and dietary needs ing through Victoria’s dressing room. when drinking on a bridge in are catered for.

And he further shocked police by Bairnsdale, fell off drunk and died revealing that he was just 14 years of when landing head-first four metres age, and had dodged apprehension on below.

He is buried in an unmarked grave several prior occasions when con■ An intruder who broke into fronted by staff, telling them that he in the Bairnsdale Cemetery. A memoBuckingham Palace in 1838 and was was a palace chimney sweep and rial plaque in his adopted name of caught sitting on the royal throne with which they believed because of his Thomas Jones, incorrectly states that pieces of Queen Victoria’s underwear unkempt condition in body and cloth- he had been deported for “breaching stuffed into his trousers, told police that ing. security at Windsor Castle” rather he had got in through an unlocked winThe bizarre story of Edward Jones than Buckingham Palace.

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Royal stalker

OK. With John O’Keefe See you later, Philip

● Philip Brady and editor Ash Long ■ Everyone, has a story about Philip Brady. One that I love harks back to the days when IMT ruled the roost and was watched by millions of Melburnians.

Phil was here, there, everywhere. An eagle eyed Council inspector booked a city pedestrian for jay walking who also went by the surname of Brady.

The fine was processed and ended up at Channel 9, Richmond, and lobbed on Philip’ s desk.

“Wrong man, not me,” Phil protested.

Turned out to be for the Dad of a young rocker Mike Brady and thus a lifelong bond was fostered.

Good luck Phil, you’re a legend , not a jay walker.

Brotherly friction

■ Aaron and Nick Carter always looked so happy and contented as members of the Backstreet Boys, then the bubble burst and the slanging match commenced.

Recent dramas are over Aaron owning a cache of rifles causing Nick to get a restraining order, but Aaron got in first and said he intended selling all the firearms . It’s possibly only a matter of time before the brothers are at it again .

Executive row

■ Ch annel 7 Head of Sport Saul Shtein has handed in his resignation after 15 years with the Network. Prior to Seven , Shtein had long stints with Nine and Fox Sports.

He left Seven immediately after the telecast of the AFL Grand Final meaning Saul will be miss out on the Seven team telecasting the next Olympics .

Radio’s quick quips

■ I’m full of admiration for radio broadcasters of football matches. Their constant flow of quick quips are legendry, take this case at the height of a close call during a AFL finals game.

“It’s Dangerfield again, there must be two of them on the ground/”The other area where they excel is their power to memorise player’s names of all teams .

Footy awards

■ Winner of the major radio awards in the AFL Media gongs is SEN 1116.

Garry Lyon won the most popular breakfast personality and took home the Alf Brown trophy for the SEN trophy cabinet. Well done fellas.

- 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: APOCALYPSE NOW - FINAL CUT: Genre: Drama/War. Cast: Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, Dennis Hopper, Harrison Ford, Frederic Forrest, Sam Bottoms.

Year: 2019.

Rating: MA15+ Length: 183 Minutes.

Stars: ***** Review: Following a successful theatrical run to mark its 40th anniversary, the "Final Cut" of legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola's 'Apocalypse Now" is available to buy on DVD and Blu-ray, and the results are astonishing, to say the least. Over the four decades since its original release Coppola has often felt that the original 1979 version was too short, bowing to studio pressure at the time, and now that the "Redux" version was too long, so with the 40th anniversary he made his final touches and has now settled on what he feels is the perfect version.

Based on Joseph Conrad's classic novel "Heart of Darkness" and written for the screen by John Milius, Francis Ford Coppola's powerful, exhilarating and surrealistic multi-award-winning masterpiece tells the story of a troubled American Vietnam Army Captain is sent on a dangerous odyssey deep into Cambodia to assassinate a renegade American Green Beret colonel, who has succumbed to the horrors of war and barricaded himself in a remote outpost.

Simply put, this is one of the last great war masterpieces to come out of Hollywood, a dark, brooding, exciting, mesmerizing, nailbiting and absolutely haunting journey brimming with many jaw dropping moments of startling Oscar winning visuals by Vittorio Storaro, and now legendary dialogue by John Milius, everything exemplary on every level and that have to be seen and heard to be believed, a marriage of picture and sound is simply awe inspiringly breathtaking. "Apocalypse Now: Final Cut" is an astonishing motion picture achievement, one that Hollywood had never achieved on such a level before, or since!

Footnote: The original 1979 theatrical version runs 147 Minutes (Approx) in length, the 2002 "Redux" version has a running time of 196 Minutes (Approx), and now the 2019 "Final Cut" version with a length 183 Minutes (Approx). All three versions are now available and which you feel is the best is up to you. As a point of interest I have seen the epic "Workprint" Version that runs 330 Minutes (Approx), now there's a marathon sitting, and one can only hope that we get "Apocalypse Now: The Mini-Series."

FILM: X-MEN - DARK PHOENIX: Genre: Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi. Cast: Sophie Turner, Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Evan Peters, Michael Fassbender, Tye Sheridan, Kodi Smit-McPhee.

Year: 2019.

Rating: M. Length: 113 Minutes.

Stars: **½ Review: An X-Men team member begins to develop incredible powers after an incident in space that corrupts and turns her into a major threat to mankind, the Dark Phoenix, and now the X-Men will have to decide if her life is worth more than all others.

Uninspiring sci-fi action action-adventure and supposed final installment of the long running series is a wholly uneven affair throughout that stumbles over its own over blown plot holes that are a retread of what we have seen too many times before, therefore, missing all the key elements of emotional grip, from characters to situations, that are required to hold interest in this epic finale.

The outstanding cast all give their best against a script of expository dialogue that is for the most part reliant or driven on cliché, however, there are moments of genuine spectacle to enjoy when our heroes are front and centre aided by spectacular CGI visual and sound effects, aided by a pulse-pounding music score by Hans Zimmer, but sadly repetition is the main play and all the frowning, hand waving, eye-brow raising, teeth clenching and eye-piercing can't camouflage its banality and emptiness.

Nonetheless, this is a big screen comic-book extravaganza, a silly, preposterous and ultimately meaningless potboiler that has been a staple diet in cinema almost since the very beginning, from the Saturday matinee serials (King of the Rocket-Men) and countless sci-fi schlock films over the decades, the only difference here is that they were meant to be exactly what they are, nothing more and nothing less, only here, "Dark Phoenix" tries to be something that it isn't.

Rourke’s Reviews Joker ■ (MA). 122 minutes. Opens in cinemas October 3.

They say imitation is the highest form of flattery, but director Todd Phillips (the Hangover trilogy, Due Date) perhaps takes this approach one step too far with Joker, a technically assured piece that contains a powerhouse central performance from star Joaquin Phoenix, but sadly lacks any kind of genuine dramatic punch or purpose.

Set in 1981, we follow Arthur Fleck (Phoenix), a deeply disturbed individual who is disconnected from and appalled by the world around him.

Living with his disillusioned mother Penny (Frances Conroy), Arthur barely scrapes by working as a clown-for-hire, where he is regularly bullied and ridiculed by either fellow colleagues or passers by.

Obsessed by talk-show host Murray Franklin (Robert De Niro, aping mannerisms from his memorable Rupert Pupkin character in The King Of Comedy), Arthur's life takes an even darker turn after a series of increasingly violent events, some of which involve billionaire Thomas Wayne (Brett Cullen), whose young son Bruce will grow up to be a famous crime fighter.

Highly influenced by Martin Scorsese's classic films Taxi Driver (1976) and The King Of Comedy (1982), Phillips copies rather than explores in detailing Arthur's nightmarish journey, relying heavily on superficial nastiness and griminess (or bleak-chic) rather than truly getting under the title anti-hero's skin, and the complicated, ambiguous society he lives in.

The script by Phillips and Scott Silver (who penned the awful Mod Squad remake) is distressingly shallow and one-note, offering plenty of dour moments and aggressive violence, but no genuine insight into a person suffering from serious mental illness (causing the film the fall into regular bouts of repetition), and the supporting roles are paper-thin at best.

This leaves a number of talented supporting actors, including Shea Whigham, Bill Camp, Zazie Beetz, and Brian Tyree Henry, high and dry.

It's strange that Phillips didn't do the same thing Tony Scott did in Enemy Of The State (where Gene Hackman's character from The Conversation was worked into a modern setting), and have De Niro recreate his memorable Pupkin character, now older and richer, but alas this doesn't occur.

The number of films Phillips borrows from is astonishing, and along with the two aforementioned

titles, also includes Death Wish, Rocky, Strange Days, V For Vendetta, Prophecy, The Machinist, Natural Born Killers, The China Syndrome, The Taking Of Pelham 123, and The French Connection, to name a few.

There are even similarities to Phoenix's own You Were Never Really Here and I'm Still Here, which prove jarring and distracting.

Technically Joker is impressive, with eye-massaging cinematography by Lawrence Sher (Godzilla : King Of The Monsters) and production design by Mark Friedberg (If Beale Street Could Talk, Wonderstruck).

The film's crowning glory is Phoenix's intensely focused performance as Arthur, and it is such a towering achievement that he makes Joker feel, at times, more substantial than what it actually is.

It's such a pity that Phillips doesn't channel Phoenix's extraordinary turn with real intelligence or consequence, and also makes the mistake of not gradually building up to Fleck's descent into madness, as he is clearly, openly crazy from the very first scene (this causes certain plot turns to become extremely obvious and predictable).

Joker looks like it is going to divide audiences; those who are unaware of the classic films Phillips is homaging and copying, may think this to be something of great dramatic weight; for those who are aware of the director's multiple sources of inspiration (he basically raids the entire 70's canon), will find Joker a missed opportunity, a rare chance to take the tiresome, overstuffed superhero/comic book genre down a provocative and fascinating new path.

I would have loved to have seen what Abel Ferrara (The Addiction, The King Of New York) would have done with the material.

RATING - **

Birds of Passage ■ (MA). 125 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas October 3.

Arthouse symbolism and a distinctive cultural backdrop help offset a standard drug plot in Birds Of Passage, the new film from Ciro Guerra (Embrace Of The Serpent), who shares directing duties this time with Cristina Gallego, who produced his acclaimed independent hit.

While it somewhat lacks the unique qualities that made Embrace Of The Serpent such an intoxicating viewing experience, Birds Of Passage is still mesmerising entertainment.

RATING - ***½ - Aaron Rourke

Top 10 Lists SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 5 THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1 DOWNTON ABBEY. 2 AD ASTRA. 3 IT: CHAPTER 2.

4 GOOD BOYS. 5 RAMBO: LAST BLOOD. 6 THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2.

7 ABOMINABLE. 8 DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD. 9 ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD. 10 A DOG'S JOURNEY. NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: SEPTEMBER 26: BUOYANCY, RIDE LIKE A GIRL, SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK, THE DEAD DON'T DIE, THE GOLDFINCH, UGLYDOLLS. OCTOBER 3: BIRDS OF PASSAGE, PAW PATROL: READY RACE RESCUE, THE JOKER. THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. MIB: MEN IN BLACK INTERNATIONAL [Action/Tessa Thompson, Chris Hemsworth].

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Bleak House - by Charles Dickens Perhaps the less I say of these sick experiences, the less tedious and the more intelligible I shall be. I do not recall them to make others unhappy or because I am now the least unhappy in remembering them. It may be that if we knew more of such strange afflictions we might be the better able to alleviate their intensity.

The repose that succeeded, the long delicious sleep, the blissful rest, when in my weakness I was too calm to have any care for myself and could have heard (or so I think now) that I was dying, with no other emotion than with a pitying love for those I left behind — this state can be perhaps more widely understood. I was in this state when I first shrunk from the light as it twinkled on me once more, and knew with a boundless joy for which no words are rapturous enough that I should see again.

I had heard my Ada crying at the door, day and night; I had heard her calling to me that I was cruel and did not love her; I had heard her praying and imploring to be let in to nurse and comfort me and to leave my bedside no more; but I had only said, when I could speak, “Never, my sweet girl, never!” and I had over and over again reminded Charley that she was to keep my darling from the room whether I lived or died. Charley had been true to me in that time of need, and with her little hand and her great heart had kept the door fast.

But now, my sight strengthening and the glorious light coming every day more fully and brightly on me, I could read the letters that my dear wrote to me every morning and evening and could put them to my lips and lay my cheek upon them with no fear of hurting her. I could see my little maid, so tender and so careful, going about the two rooms setting everything in order and speaking cheerfully to Ada from the open window again. I could understand the stillness in the house and the thoughtfulness it expressed on the part of all those who had always been so good to me. I could weep in the exquisite felicity of my heart and be as happy in my weakness as ever I had been in my strength.

By and by my strength began to be restored.

Instead of lying, with so strange a calmness, watching what was done for me, as if it were done for some one else whom I was quietly sorry for, I helped it a little, and so on to a little more and much more, until I became useful to myself, and interested, and attached to life again.

How well I remember the pleasant afternoon when I was raised in bed with pillows for the first time to enjoy a great tea-drinking with Charley! The little creature — sent into the world, surely, to minister to the weak and sick — was so happy, and so busy, and stopped so often in her preparations to lay her head upon my bosom, and fondle me, and cry with joyful tears she was so glad, she was so glad, that I was obliged to say, “Charley, if you go on in this way, I must lie down again, my darling, for I am weaker than I thought I was!” So Charley became as quiet as a mouse and took her bright face here and there across and across the two rooms, out of the shade into the divine sunshine, and out of the sunshine into the shade, while I watched her peacefully. When all her preparations were concluded and the pretty tea-table with its little delicacies to tempt me, and its white cloth, and its flowers, and everything so lovingly and beautifully arranged for me by Ada downstairs, was ready at the bedside, I felt sure I was steady enough to say something to Charley that was not new to my thoughts.

First I complimented Charley on the room, and indeed it was so fresh and airy, so spotless and neat, that I could scarce believe I had been lying there so long. This delighted Charley, and her face was brighter than before.

“Yet, Charley,” said I, looking round, “I miss something, surely, that I am accustomed to?”

Poor little Charley looked round too and pretended to shake her head as if there were nothing absent.

“Are the pictures all as they used to be?” I asked her.

“Every one of them, miss,” said Charley.

“And the furniture, Charley?”

“Except where I have moved it about to make more room, miss.”

Charles Dickens “And yet,” said I, “I miss some familiar object.

Ah, I know what it is, Charley! It’s the lookingglass.”

Charley got up from the table, making as if she had forgotten something, and went into the next room; and I heard her sob there.

I had thought of this very often. I was now certain of it. I could thank God that it was not a shock to me now. I called Charley back, and when she came — at first pretending to smile, but as she drew nearer to me, looking grieved — I took her in my arms and said, “It matters very little, Charley. I hope I can do without my old face very well.”

I was presently so far advanced as to be able to sit up in a great chair and even giddily to walk into the adjoining room, leaning on Charley. The mirror was gone from its usual place in that room too, but what I had to bear was none the harder to bear for that.

My guardian had throughout been earnest to visit me, and there was now no good reason why I should deny myself that happiness. He came one morning, and when he first came in, could only hold me in his embrace and say, “My dear, dear girl!” I had long known — who could know better? — what a deep fountain of affection and generosity his heart was; and was it not worth my trivial suffering and change to fill such a place in it? “Oh, yes!” I thought. “He has seen me, and he loves me better than he did; he has seen me and is even fonder of me than he was before; and what have I to mourn for!”

He sat down by me on the sofa, supporting me with his arm. For a little while he sat with his hand over his face, but when he removed it, fell into his usual manner. There never can have

been, there never can be, a pleasanter manner.

“My little woman,” said he, “what a sad time this has been. Such an inflexible little woman, too, through all!”

“Only for the best, guardian,” said I. “For the best?” he repeated tenderly. “Of course, for the best. But here have Ada and I been perfectly forlorn and miserable; here has your friend Caddy been coming and going late and early; here has every one about the house been utterly lost and dejected; here has even poor Rick been writing — to ME too — in his anxiety for you!”

I had read of Caddy in Ada’s letters, but not of Richard. I told him so.

“Why, no, my dear,” he replied. “I have thought it better not to mention it to her.”

“And you speak of his writing to YOU,” said I, repeating his emphasis. “As if it were not natural for him to do so, guardian; as if he could write to a better friend!”

“He thinks he could, my love,” returned my guardian, “and to many a better. The truth is, he wrote to me under a sort of protest while unable to write to you with any hope of an answer — wrote coldly, haughtily, distantly, resentfully.

Well, dearest little woman, we must look forbearingly on it. He is not to blame. Jarndyce and Jarndyce has warped him out of himself and perverted me in his eyes. I have known it do as bad deeds, and worse, many a time. If two angels could be concerned in it, I believe it would change their nature.”

“It has not changed yours, guardian.”

“Oh, yes, it has, my dear,” he said laughingly.

“It has made the south wind easterly, I don’t know how often. Rick mistrusts and suspects me — goes to lawyers, and is taught to mistrust and suspect me. Hears I have conflicting inter

ests, claims clashing against his and what not.

Whereas, heaven knows that if I could get out of the mountains of wiglomeration on which my unfortunate name has been so long bestowed (which I can’t) or could level them by the extinction of my own original right (which I can’t either, and no human power ever can, anyhow, I believe, to such a pass have we got), I would do it this hour. I would rather restore to poor Rick his proper nature than be endowed with all the money that dead suitors, broken, heart and soul, upon the wheel of Chancery, have left unclaimed with the Accountant–General — and that’s money enough, my dear, to be cast into a pyramid, in memory of Chancery’s transcendent wickedness.”

“IS it possible, guardian,” I asked, amazed, “that Richard can be suspicious of you?”

“Ah, my love, my love,” he said, “it is in the subtle poison of such abuses to breed such diseases. His blood is infected, and objects lose their natural aspects in his sight. It is not HIS fault.”

“But it is a terrible misfortune, guardian.”

“It is a terrible misfortune, little woman, to be ever drawn within the influences of Jarndyce and Jarndyce. I know none greater. By little and little he has been induced to trust in that rotten reed, and it communicates some portion of its rottenness to everything around him. But again I say with all my soul, we must be patient with poor Rick and not blame him. What a troop of fine fresh hearts like his have I seen in my time turned by the same means!”

I could not help expressing something of my wonder and regret that his benevolent, disinterested intentions had prospered so little.

“We must not say so, Dame Durden,” he cheerfully rephed; “Ada is the happier, I hope, and that is much. I did think that I and both these young creatures might be friends instead of distrustful foes and that we might so far counteract the suit and prove too strong for it. But it was too much to expect. Jarndyce and Jarndyce was the curtain of Rick’s cradle.”

“But, guardian, may we not hope that a little experience will teach him what a false and wretched thing it is?”

“We WILL hope so, my Esther,” said Mr. Jarndyce, “and that it may not teach him so too late. In any case we must not be hard on him.

There are not many grown and matured men living while we speak, good men too, who if they were thrown into this same court as suitors would not be vitally changed and depreciated within three years — within two — within one.

How can we stand amazed at poor Rick? A young man so unfortunate,” here he fell into a lower tone, as if he were thinking aloud, “cannot at first believe (who could?) that Chancery is what it is. He looks to it, flushed and fitfully, to do something with his interests and bring them to some settlement. It procrastinates, disappoints, tries, tortures him; wears out his sanguine hopes and patience, thread by thread; but he still looks to it, and hankers after it, and finds his whole world treacherous and hollow. Well, well, well!

Enough of this, my dear!”

He had supported me, as at first, all this time, and his tenderness was so precious to me that I leaned my head upon his shoulder and loved him as if he had been my father. I resolved in my own mind in this little pause, by some means, to see Richard when I grew strong and try to set him right.

“There are better subjects than these,” said my guardian, “for such a joyful time as the time of our dear girl’s recovery. And I had a commission to broach one of them as soon as I should begin to talk. When shall Ada come to see you, my love?”

I had been thinking of that too. Alittle in connexion with the absent mirrors, but not much, for I knew my loving girl would be changed by no change in my looks.

“Dear guardian,” said I, “as I have shut her out so long — though indeed, indeed, she is like the light to me — ” “I know it well, Dame Durden, well.”

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Nightline axed after 49½ years ■ Loyal 3AW listeners have expressed their upset at the axing of the Nightline program after 49½years.

The final program, hosted by Philip Brady and Simon Owens, went to air last Thursday night (Sept.

26).

Listeners flooded social media with their views: ■ Rosemary Walton: Oh, what a pity. Very glad to read you'll be working on other projects though Simon.

My love to Phil, thank goodness Sundays are continuing.

■ Ronnie Atlas: Very graciously done Simon ... classy ... Will be missed. An enormous loss to the airwaves but as you said, radio is dynamic and constantly changing.

Here's to new adventures and the success ahead. Will be listening.

■ Craig Davidson: Simon, this post is distressing to me but I applaud your professionalism in letting us know.

Nightline and Remember When have long been a part of my life. I wish all of you only the best and thank you for what you’ve all been to the lives of so many.

■ Jody Louise: The end of an era.

That show got me through two pregnancies and many sleepless nights.

■ Jenni Powell: How will we wind down now?

■ Andrea Lees: No! ■ Sandra O’Brien: Now what do we listen to? Definitely won’t be the same.

■ Robyn Youlten: This is the pits for so many. Thank you for the heads up. So many people will be shattered.

You can't make people transition to another show and other personality..Some will but for many this program was more than Nightline it was their Lifeline. I have sent you my response.Hope you are well.Peace, light, love.

■ Diane Taylor: It's obvious everything will come from Sydney soon.

Like you, and thousands of others, I am very upset about all this. And, to finish this week? We won't be celebrating their 50th anniversary ■ Justin Wilson: Very sad been listening for 40 years since I was seven every night . Will miss you.

■ Liz Balfour: Very sad to see this ... and very generous words given that your ratings are so high.Thank you, thank you and thank you again Simon.

■ Joan Verhagen: Devastated, what do we listen to now. Too sad.

Thank you to all for years of happy listening.

■ Steve Woods: Sorry to hear this news, Simon. Your show was an important part of the Melbourne radio landscape. Thank you for your support of my books For The Record.

■ Sheree Jane: But why?

■ Wendy Pendlebury: Huge mistake 3AW. ■ Beverley Aloisi: OMG as I was scrolling down I just kept waiting for the punch line. I'm really shocked, sorry but don't we get enough news current affairs football spread across the other programs, at that time of night I just want to put on my comfy warm slippers and relax. I will miss you guys especially Phil. Blessings and love to all.

■ Beck Foster: I thought it would never end!

■ Andrew Gill: What a pro!

■ Paul Bentley: Well said Simon and all the best for the future ■ Jan Paxton: So well written Simon. All good things come to an end. Thanks for all the good years.

● Radio 3AW has axed Nightline with Simon Owens and Philip Brady, in favour of a Sydney-based program with John Stanley. Simon and Phil will present weekend shows.

Radio show finishes: Simon Owens explains ■ After 49 years and six months, the last episode of Nightline aired on Thursday, September 26.

John Stanley’s Nights program, currently on air on 3AW from 8pm-10pm is being extended to midnight and will run Monday to Friday.

John is a great broadcaster, and a really nice guy.

We wish John all the best and we hope our regular callers will continue to call in. In fact many of our callers already talk to John during the 8pm-10pm show currently.

Philip has been on air on Nightline since 1991. Almost half of his 60-year showbusiness career has been right here on 3AW. Whilst of course there is sadness at the prospect of not hosting Nightline, it is important to look to the future.

Everybody who hosts a show on radio now is there because somebody else left or was moved on.

John Burns replaced Dean Banks. Ross and Dean were two-thirds of Lawyers, Guns and Money which replaced Bill Tuckey.

Neil Mitchell replaced Murray Nichol, Tom Elliott replaced Derryn Hinch. Denis Walter replaced Ernie Sigley, and Tony Moclair replaced Luke Bona.

Each change was met with uncertainty and resentment from listeners at the time, but each change has led to 3AW remaining relevant, energetic, and maintaining it’s number one position.

As sad as endings are, new beginnings are exciting.

John Stanley at night will be different but great. He loves news and current affairs, he loves his footy, and he loves chatting with listeners.

Philip and I are both big fans of John and wish him all the best with his new venture.

As for us. Usually when these decisions are made in this industry, the hosts are quietly shown the door. But such is the respect for Philip, an industry legend, management have asked us to stay on hosting Remember When.

Saturday nights are also changing and I will be a part of that line-up. I will be developing a brand-new ■ Juanita Cope: Very well Simon, such professionalism never goes unnoticed ■ Heather May Clarke: Sad to see the changes. Hope things work out for all of you.

■ Warwick Rayner: More crap Sydney content at the expense of 3AW presenters and listeners. When you boys switch off so do I. Thanks Simon but that bloke is less interesting than watching the Adelaide weather report.

■ Aidan Thomas: I haven’t been a regular listener but used to hear you alongside my grandma in my younger years, used to always enjoy hearing you fellows talk. Was effected deeply by the sad passing of Bruce as well, cannot believe its al-

show starting from scratch each Saturday night from 10pm-midnight.

Sadly, that revamp means that Mike Brady is moving on. Mike is one of my favourite people and it is heartbreaking for me to know that my good fortune is at his expense.

I have spoken at length to Mike and, as expected, he was very supportive and remains a dear friend.

I'd like to thank Andrew McLaren, Patti Newton, Paul Harris, Peter Hitchener, and Jim Schembri who have been instrumental in keeping Nightline at number one for all these years.

3AW Nightline started in March 1970 hosted by Don Taylor. In it’s first year it would also be hosted by Donovan Joyce and John McIntosh.

In 1971 Rev. Alex Kenworthy took over the program followed by Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady in 1991.

Derryn Hinch hosted in 2000. Bruce and Phil returned in 2001.

Since the sad passing of Bruce in 2016 the program has been hosted by Philip Brady and me.

Many others have been through as temporary hosts such as Brett McLeod and Des Dowling, or fill-in hosts such as Rick Milne, Pete Smith, Paul Cronin, Ernie Sigley, Marty Fields andAndrew McLaren A big hearty thank you to all of those who have been a part of the large Nightline family. We are so proud that we have achieved our highest ratings ever this year with three surveys placing us at a share of over 30 per cent of the audience.

John Stanley has been in radio since the 1970s, in the 1990s he was a daily part of the Steve Price Drive program with his daily reports.

He is an amazingly versatile host who has hosted his own shows for many years, as well as being on call to cover for the biggest names in radio. He works hard to produce and broadcast great radio.

So as sad as we are to no longer be hosting, we take great comfort that John has been chosen to take the reins.

- Simon Owens

already three years since that happened. Wish you both all the best in the future.

■ Dianne Gibbon: Oh no, I will miss you. I live in Mackay, Qld, and never miss your show. I will still listen to Remember When and you Simon on Saturday nights but will miss Phil so much.

■ Fiona McNamara: Oh Simon that’s such sad news. Will miss you and Phil so much. All the best with your new show, cheers Phil.

■ Frances Anne Henderson: It’s a takeover Simon - let’s face the facts.

It’s also a kick in the ‘you know what’ for Philip. Yes, I know times change but such folk as Norma, etc. won’t call John, no matter how good he is.

■ Rosie Davies: Big mistake 3AW.

■ Dianne Gibbon: What I loved about your show it was fun, no politics.

■ SeanWoody Woodward: Lovely words mate, privilege to have worked with both you and Phil. Good things coming your way, Simon Owens.

■ Leslie Bartlett: Thank you guys for all the great memories on your show. I will miss the laughter and fun you have. All the best Philip and Simon.

■ Steve Callanan: That is not a good decision at all. Very sad to hear.

■ Margot Cavanagh: So sad about that. Sick to death of current affairs, politics and football. Thanks for keeping me company all these years.

■ Dianne Reaiche: Today I was so

confused - I thought I was watching Channel 9 instead of listening to the radio -TJ in the morning and Lavinia filling in for Denis Walter.

■ Julie Bibby: Poor Queenie.

■ Suzie G. Hawthorn: Another Sydney advertorial.

■ Simon Diaz: That was all class Simon. Thank you to Nightline for keeping me company for many years when travelling to my various jobs.

You will be missed.

■ Paula Milo:Oh this is so sad, too much to take in.

■ CarolineAshworth: At least you will still do Remember When. Why do radio stations make these decisions? All about the money I guess.

■ Adam McGrath: 3AW listeners about to outrage Steve Price back on AW will be next move to cost cut network out of 2GB. ■ Rosemary Ashton: Oh my God, will miss you both and will be switching off from then onwards.

■ Betty Mason: I find this very sad although I did think it might be coming. I don’t know this bloke and bet he is from Sydney. Thank you Simon for telling us this and as usual in such a classy way. All the best for your new show I will be listening also on Sundays. Love to Phil, I hope he is handling this alright and thank him for his fun and work he will be missed on Nightline.

■ James Liotta: Will be sad Simon but congratulations on the new Saturday night show.

■ Mary Elizabeth Horvath: A pox on whoever came up with this decision. I don’t think they realise how important Nightline has been for the listeners.

■ Deanna Dawn Andrews: Well I won’t listening . So sad and good luck.

3AW making a big mistake.

■ Ahron Young: Really sorry to hear Simon. Ridiculous decision. But you are showing a lot of class. You and Phil have been the voice for many people over the years. They will follow you wherever you go.

■ Lyn Horeman: Not happy all the best Phil.Also loved listening to Mike Brady. Typical Sydney management dictating what Melbourne wants.

■ Paul J. Turner: So sad. Nightline keeps so many people company in the evenings.

■ Kelly Brennan: I will miss you Simon and it is heartbreaking to see such a great radio station going part time.

■ Peter Stubbs: Simon, such gracious words. What a legacy you have created over the years, you are a great radio person and it’s been a privilege to work near you and listen as a listener . So happy Remember When continues and you’ll both involved.

■ Brendan Douglas: Listened to you from 1996. Well done, you will be missed ■ Deb Hammett: Ohhh this makes me so sad. I have loved listening to Nightline for many years, in fact my hubby and I had a giggle when we first met that we both listened to Nightline. I wish you both the very best.

■ Kathleen Byrne: Any chance you can snag Mike Williams from 2GB? ■ Debbie Stephens: Talking Melbourne or Sydney?

■ Julie Sabadin: Not happy with this at all. 3AW will lose a lot of listeners. Dear Management, When you're on a good thing stick to it.

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Showbiz ● From previous page ■ Kathy McCrum: Sorry to hear Simon. I guess it will be another Sydney program. Will be listening to another station. Good bye and good luck.

■ Ruth Slocum: I for one am sick of current affairs shows on the radio.

Won’t be listening 3AW. Big mistake.

Sick of Sydney programs in Melbourne. Will listen Saturday nights but will miss Mike Brady’s spot.

■ Petrina Duffy: Nooo! Just saw the post, I'm devastated, crying, I'm sure I'm not the only one. What's brought this on? Very upset.

■ Kelly Hall: Im sad too. I hopethe regulars do keep calling in. Chris from Broa dmeadows, don’t stop calling, I love when you call in. And the lady who does the poetry, and oh gosh, another lady who rings in all the time, day and night, her name escapes me, but, yes, regulars, please don’t stop calling ■ Resa Johnson: So sad to hear.

It's seems to be getting to the time 3AW's ads should be 'Talking Sydney' and 'Sydney's Own' these days. 'Talking Melbourne' just seems to be false advertising - all to our loss.

■ Jim Coutsourelos: How sad, admittedly I slowed down in listening when Bruce passed away, but Nightline was such a staple on AW and we seem to be losing all that’s good. So sad.

■ Robyn Youlten: This is very sad news Philip and Simon. This program,when Bruce was with Philip and you Simon panelling and producing, helped me through a very very dark time in my life.The program was/is more than just a radio program for so many people - for some it is what they look forward to all day...it was difficult enough for a huge part of the demographic when the show was cut by two hours. Now, feeling sad within myself, I feel very much empathy for those who need to hear Nightline and who don't have much choice for an alternative really. To all the friends I have made through the station,to Philip,you Simon and Bruce in spirit, I thank you from the bottom of my heart and wish you peace light love and success for the future.

■ Pat Bardsley: This is the last time I’ll listen to it.

■ Sandra Hartnell: Huge mistake 3AW. ■ Judy-Ann Gardner: So eventually all 3AW programs will be Sydney based. I expect Denis will be the next one dumped.

■ Jill Greenard: No, no, no, OMG, my world has gone black.

■ Sandra Davies: Hmm, Nightline, an old friend, a safe and happy place for many Victorians and others that listen from far away, online. This has come as a shock, I understand nothing stays the same forever and change is inevitable. But at this time, I'm sad and I feel like it's the end of an era ... an era I didn't want to end.

■ Patrina Newman: What an incredible feat. Half a century on air.

This must be a record. Congratulations. Sad to see it go but exciting new chapter.

■ Marion Walshe: Short sighted Sydney bias.

■ Jean McShane: So sad Simon. I love listening to you and Phil. Ithink i will sit and cry Time for me to change stations. What about Tony’s show? Please don’t tell me that is coming from Sydney and we won’t have Alan as well. Sorry it’s never the same coming from Sydney, their callers ring in and I don’t have a clue what they are talking about. All the best Simon and Phil I will miss you both very much.

● Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady. Photo: Ash Long.

■ Charmaine Brooker: So so sorry. Mervyn Purvis? Thanks so much I'm sad I've listened to Nightline Good luck in all your endeavours. Phil and Simon, Patti, Paul, Peter since I was 15, I'm now 37. I'm sad and Jim. I will also miss Mike Brady. for Melbourne. Sad for our lonely From a long time silent listener.

■ Edwina Dunn: Big big mistake on a Saturday. So many changes. elderly or young friends who need Thank you. Thank you Phil. that voice. It's a sad day. we love Simon and Phil.

■ Troy Boon: Very sad news Simon. ■ Paul Nicholson: March 1970 is ■ Kathryn Steward: I’m disapBut at least you still got the week- probably correct. I was in the news pointed Night line is finishing. room at the time. Nightline replaced ■ Bernie Finn: Sad news, Simon. I ends.

■ Margery Shepherd: Will miss an evening music program presented have very fond memories of producyou both. Why is it Sydney gets to by Ray Lawrence as I recall. Ray ing Nightline all those years ago say what Melbourne wants to listen continued Saturday nights with A particularly working with Bruce and to? Good luck Phil ,will be listening Man and His Music - a jazz based Phil. format he still uses on community ■ Janet Taylor: What a shock. I Saturday night Simon. hope Phil is OK and I hope all you ■ Jenelle Blevins: Simon - thank radio. you so much for letting us all know. I ■ Jeff Wilson: So sorry things are devoted regular callers can cope with am 41 years old. Have listened since changing. People don’t like change, the change. As one of your very reguthe days of Alex Kenworthy when I and yes why does Sydney say what lar silent listeners I wish you both a happy future. got my own radio, so for most of my we listen to? life. Even when I lived overseas, I ■ Wendy Alderson: So sad to hear ■ Craig Hall: So sorry to hear guys, would listen via streaming. So many this news. I have listened since 1991 miss u heaps. amazing memories but I will be hon- and you guys have often helped me ■ Carole Fitzgerald: So very disest, I am very disappointed in this through tough times. Will really miss appointing, it’s always been a great decision. This is the end of a you. Wishing you the best for the fu- fun show that unfortunately will end ture and I will be listening to Remem- up being full of Sydney’s news and Melbourne institution. politics. Didn’t overnights from ■ Maureen Shea: This is a big mis- ber When. take 3AW. You are going to lose so ■ Kate Stevenson: Simon, you are Sydney with Luke fail here in many listeners. What is it all about such a thoughtful, generous bloke. Melbourne? If Tony’s overnight They are lovely words. You’re also show is messed with too it’s the end Sydney?

■ Fran Brown: Very well said an integral part of 3AW, both on air, of 3AW for me. Lots of best wishes Simon, such professionalism. Look and as the station’s much-needed to Phil and Simon, all the best to you forward to your new project and glad historian. Congratulations on making both for weekends.

I'll still be hearing Phil on Sunday Nightline the success it has been, ■ Siobhan O'Neill: Very sad news, nights. All good things come to an can’t wait to hear you on Saturday Simon. Nightline - and all of you will be greatly missed. But, as usual, end, however this will be the begin- nights (and Sundays with Phil). ning of the end for Melbourne talk ■ Ned Wood: Sad news indeed. I you have posted a wonderful tribute, have been tuning in for almost 10 both to the legacy of the past and the back.

■ Liam Renton: So well said years now all the way from Astoria, promise of the future. Chookas for Simon. All class mate. Much respect Oregon, USA. It was Bruce and Phil your new gig on Saturday nights. And ■ Tricia Twitchett: Goodness you followed by Andrew and Mark, thanks again to all who have been have made me so sad. Nice for your when I first started listening. I've even part of so many years of listening new program but Nightline is unique. phoned in and sent in a good deal of pleasure in the golden era of Great hosts and I feel it’s a bad deci- emails. You have all presented qual- Nightline. sion. Whoever owns the station ity shows with top notch profession- ■ Patrick Roberts: Such sad news should be ashamed of themselves. I alism. The program as it is will be ■ Warren Kay: And the same old love listening here from the UK. I sorely missed. Thank you for your issues with "suits" ruining local rawill try and listen to your show Simon years of presenting a great program. dio strikes again, disgusting. So sorry ■ Di Rolle: No words xxx to hear this mate. Oh I produced but will miss the show so much.

■ Alan Schwarz: The guy to write ■ David Hodges: I’m not going to Nightline briefly, sadly when Alex to is Adam Lang. He is the guy re- make any comments on the grounds Sleazeworthy was hosting it, circa sponsible for management decisions that I may offend those people in 1989.

■ Judith Mitchell: Sad news yes He will not be around when we are Sydney who have got no idea. still listening so protest loud. 3AW ■ John D'Silva: Well said Simon. but for me one positive is Simon dowas off air for two hours.Surely ■ Robina Hunter: A big mistake ing Saturday night. Not a big Mike Adam is accountable for this. Next 3AW, so sad about this decision. fan. will be D. Walter, wait and see. And Thanks Simon for the update and ■ Rosemary Matthews: Oh dear.

Listening to Phil and the “gang “ for then Overnights will be networked good luck with your new show.

■ Louise Joyce: Nooooooo I love many years in Melbourne was a joy, from Sydney.

■ Cheryl Ferguson: 3AW has no Nightline, please tell me this is not now having retired to Hobart I still listen into the show. Thank-you evsoul. I will only listen to Remember so.

■ David Haynes: I liked it better eryone involved with the show over When now.

■ Paula Clarke: Oh no! I don't want when you started at 8pm. Manage- the many years. more chat. I turn on at 10 every night ment certainly stuffed Nightline up. ■ Trish McKeown: They couldn’t for your gentle humour, your kind- I will miss you. Good luck Simon even let you get to 50 years. Bastards. ness to callers and the regular guests. and Phil.

Every night I have a chuckle and I ■ Kate Procter: What happens to ■ Patricia Bartolo: Love listening to really miss the show when you are the lovely elderly folk who look to Nightline every night and early off for a footy game. At least you staying up from 10 to midnight to lis- morning laying in bed.

Simon you will be on Saturday nights, ten to Nightline? Sydney just don't ■ Brett Marlow: There will be nobody like Philip Brady who has so but I hate change. What about care.

much history of early tv here. So sad. I loved listening to Philip for so long. I always listened when I walked different dogs I’ve had over the years I’ve been listening. Is Patti still going to have a spot? Thanks Philip for providing me with years of entertainment ■ Susan McKenzie: Loved listening Thank you all.

■ Dawn Freeman: Not happy. I think this is a bad decision.

■ Beryl Weatherell: How dare Sydney think they know what we want, I'm very unhappy.

■ Joanne Whiffin Brown: Very sad. My late mum loved listening and I have listened for about the last 15 years. Once again Sydney trying to rule Melbourne. I will only be tuning in Saturdays and Sundays from 27th ■ Paul Campbell: This is sad. Too much networking from Sydney. I am listening to 3AW less and less these days.

■ Maryanne White: Nightline was the only 3AW show that I listened to, It was the only one that made me feel good. That was down to Philip Brady who made it fun and enjoyable. So sick of bloody politics and sad things happening in the world, that it was a joy to listen to Nigthline.

It’s goodbye from me, you have lost me completely.

■ Rain Fuller: Very sad to hear but beautifully said. I can't wait to see what your new Saturday night show entails.

■ Richard Muirden: Well Simon this is a bit of a shock (I was just reading the little paper over the weekend speculation about John Burns did not even contemplate nights).

Such a very well written piece amongst the sadness of these changes.

■ Jessie Aiton: Simon I have such fond memories of Nightline, yourself, Phil and Bruce and Ken. It’s the end of an era. Thinking of you all.

■ Cheryl MareeAnderson: I know my comment wont be seen as a popular one, but in my opinion the program was getting old and tired with the same callers getting through all the time. I thought 3AW needed to re fresh the program. Taking it completely off the air, will be very sad.

■ Warren James: Sydney killed this show when they cut it in half.

Tragic news, going to sleep won’t be the same.

■ Alan Rundell: Very sad to hear of this decision. It was obviously made in Sydney. I will be listening on Saturdays and Sundays when you are on but not to your replacement on others nights. A Sydneycentric decision made by people who have no idea what Melbourne listeners want.

■ Dave Edebohls: Wow that sucks I hope more people will show their disappointment in 3AW. Taking a good show that a lot of people enjoy and fill their night Very sadden to hear. This not a good idea 3AW. ■ Ross Cusack: So sorry to hear that dreadful news Simon. You and Phil have been great. Another Sydney- centric show on the way from Mr Stanley .No thank you. We want local people talking about local topics not interlopers from across the border. Bestwishes to Phil, the absolute gentleman and true professional and hope your Saturday night show goes well. A sad day for Melbourne radio.

■ Jules Brooke: Oh Simon. I can’t believe it’s finishing after all these years. I’m sure your new show will be fabulous but sad to see the old team disbanded.

■ Barbara Stahl: Time now for us to turn the the dial and find a new station. Why didn't they ask the customers? Not happy at all.

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1870: Yea takes on Alexandra at cricket ■ One of the first press mentions of cricket in Yea can be found in the Alexandra Times newspaper of January 21, 1869.

The report, report from from‘our ‘our own own correspondent, years ago,ago, reads: spondent’,150 147 years reads: “There was a cricket match played here on Saturday inst, between eleven of the Murrundindi, and eleven of the Yea Club(s).

“Murrundindi was in a fair way of winning the match, but as there was barely time to play the game out, it was decided by the first innings, and in favor tf the Yeaites, Murrindindi scoring 43, and Yea, 58 runs.

“As the scorang sheet has been accidentally mislaid the details cannot be given. Some of the play was remarkably good, particularly the batting on the Murrindindi side of the Messrs Smith Bros., and, the bowling of Mr D. McLeish.

“On the Yea side, the batting of Messrs. G. Grant and C. Forbes deserves great praise, as well as the bowling of G. Grant, and W. Scott, not forgettibg Tommy Blunn's fielding.”

Later in the same year (September 17), the Alexandra Times noted: “The memberas of the Alexandra Cricket Club are going to work in a thoroughly earnest manner, and a first-class team hass now been fairly organised.

“A new set of bats and wickets have been procured, and our club will shortly be in a position to accept a challenge from Godfrey's Creek, Yea, or Mansfield.

“At a meeting of the members, held on last Friday evening, Mr M. Raphael was unanimously elected President, MrAnderson Captain, and Mr C. James Secretary.

“The President has kindly presented the Club with a handsome set of books. A grand opening scratch match is to be played to morrow evening at the rear of Mr Coster's residence.”

That summer brought a contest between Yea and Alexandra: “The cricket match between the Yea and Alexandra elevens comesoff on 'I'uesdav next on the ground below the township, on the .

U.T. Flat,” said the February 11, 1870 issue.

“Thisrmatch will be an interesting one, and every person who can sparo time will visit the ground on the occasion.”

After the match, the Alexandra Times reported it, thus: “This match was played on Tuesday last under a` boiling sun. In. consequence of the excessive heat very few. persons visited the ground.

“The Alexandra team won the toss for the first innings, and sent their opponents. to the wickets.

“The first five wickets having gone down for 18 runs, the game was considered, all up, but Blunn's batting soon raised the drooping spirits of his party, and the innings closed for the very fair score of 64.

“The manner in which Blunn handled the willow deserves special mention; he played throughout with skill and judgment, and the stand that lie made against the real good bowling opposed to him, proves him. to be a fine batsman..

“The Alexandra Eleven were quite confident of success from the first, and the good stand made by Captain Anderson increased their confidence.

Local poet describes 1870 game ■ Alexandra poet ‘AZ’ described the cricket match against Yea on February 1870 in this way in the Alexandra Times newspaper: The cricket match is over: .

The hurly-burly's done; The game was played right gallantly Beneath a burning sun.

For both sides did their level best,, And Alexandra won.

The game was well contested The cricketers of Yea Had ten to one. and other odds,.

'Gainst Alexandra's play.

The Alexandrans scored the best, And.won the well fought day.

● 19th century cricket icon Dr William Gilbert Grace (1848-1915) at the crease “The bowling of the two Messrs wickets to fall. The, game through- racecourse, upon which to play the Grants and the good fielding soon out was characterised by most per- return match, which it is expected brought them to grief, having: scored fect good humour on the part of all will take place about the 18th April, only 50. engaged in the mimic war, and the Easter Monday.”

“At this period of the game all faith only. real drawback to the day's sport Twelve months later (Feb. 10, in the Alexandra team.was gone, was the intense heat that prevailed. 1871), the Times reported: “A cricket and. two to one was the batting “A.slight mishap, and, fortunately match -Yea and Higinbothbam v. against them. the only one, occurred during the Alexandra - will take place on the “The two Elevens adjourned to early portion of the day through, Alexandra ground on Wednesday.

O'Donnell's Miners' Exchange Ho- which Mr. T. Grant received a the 23rd instant, tel, whore a lunch was provided by wound in the forehead in conse“We understand that a match, also the Alexandrans. quence of the ball striking him in that to be played at Alexandra, will “After lunch Grant's Eleven (Yea) place. shortly take place between went to the wickets for the second “We may mention that Mr G. Mansfield and Alexandra against time,, and having scored only 58 the Grant was rather disappointed in Wangaratta.”

Alexandra team were again jubilant, consequence of the whole of his team George S.M. Grant, Captain of but when the captain went out for a not having come to Alexandra, he the Higinbotham Cricket Club, later duck egg, and four of the best bats- being short of two players and an wrote a letter to the Times editor: “As men for very small scores, then it umpire. it is generally believed that the was considered all over with the “This little difficulty was, how- Eleven who played against Alexandrans, and even their best ever, bridged over on the ground by Alexandra yesterday were a united friends abused them. choosing Messrs G. Freeman and R. team, chosen from the Yea and “The steady manner in which Barton to play and Mr J. Levy to act Higinbotham cricket clubs, I beg to Messrs Scott and Norman Whitelaw as umpire, the lattergentleman form- state on behalf of the Higinbotham played deserves special mention,, ing one of the Alexandra Eleven, had C. C., that the Yea Cricket Club (if and to them belongs the honor of a substitute provided for him whilst there is such a body) was not recoghaving won the day for Alexandra. discharging the duties devolving upon nized in the match.

“The excitement at this part of the him by his acceptance of office.

“It was solely a match between game was intense, and as each run “Mr. J. Branch acted as umpire the cricket clubs of Alexandra and was made, the applause of the spec- for the Alexandra team, Mr M. Higinbotham.” The contemporary tators encourged the players to fur- Raphael as scorer for. the same side, press reports and other early records ther deeds of daring till at last a tie and Mr T. Monahan filled a similar use the township spelling with one was called, after which Mr N. post for the opposing side. ‘g’.

Whitelaw made a fine hit to leg for “At the conclusion of the match According to the Placenames three, thus winning the match by two three cheers were given for both Australia newsletter (June 2006): runs and two wickets to fall. teams in a manner that "made the “Early in 1866 rich reefs were dis“The two last batsmen (Scott and welkin ring”. covered at what was originally called N. Whitelaw) kept possession of the “A quadrille party took place in New Chum, up the Murrundindi wickets for a considerable time, and the evening at O'Donnell's Miners' River about10 miles from Yea, and completely puzzled the captain of the Exchange Hotel, which was very there was a rush prospected by opposing team. (Mr G. Grant) who numerously attended, the youth and McLeish and party in 1868. several times changed his tactics, but beauty of Alexandra mustering in “In 1869 the mining village, where all to no purpose, as both players great force on the occasion. there was a club and a theatre, carried their bats out amidst the “Dancing was kept up with great changed its name to Higginbotham, cheers of the surrounding spectators. spirit till far into the small hours, when after a reefer named George Higgin“The long-stopping of C. Free- the company separated highly botham. man for Alexandra is worthy of spe- pleased with the evening's enjoy“There was a single reference to cial mention, as is also the wicket ment.” the Higginbotham Prospecting and keeping of R. Barton for the opposThe February 25, 1870, issue of Gold Mining Company, of which ing side, both deserving credit. the Times talked of a return match in John Wishart Cairns was a direc“Both Elevens played well, and Yea: “Since the late cricket match at tor, but there was no mention of the until the next game comes off, which Alexandra the Yea cricketers seem village. is fixed for the beginning of April, it to be quite put on their mettle, and Nigel Sinnott notes there was anis difficult to say which is the better. arrangements have already com- other New Chum at Healesville West. of them. menced in preparation for the return “The mine lay between two ridges “It will be seen the totals, for two. match. that carried Grants Track and innings are Alexandra Eleven, .125; “A splendid. piece of ground can Beatsons Track, and there was also Grant's Eleven, 122, the former thus be obtained on the banks of the Higginbotham Track nearby. winning -by-three runs, leaving two Muddy Creek, at the back of the “Grant (1822-85) was the radi-

For they have oft' times conquered,.

And have been "licked" before.

Three cheers for Alexandra, Three cheers, end one cheer more..

May many a future triumph boys: For you be yet in store.

The cricketers of Yea; three cheers; The bat you:deftly wield; You played the game right well throughout: Tho’forced at last to yield.

Revenge you'll have some other day Upon the tented field. member of Parliament after whom Grant St , Alexandra, was named.”

The February 25, 1871, issue of the Alexandra Times reported on the Higinbotham v Alexandra cricket match: “This match was played on the Alexandra cricket ground on Wednesday last.

“The game was to have commenced at 10 o'clock, but, owing to the unavoidablo absence of the gentleman who was to have occupied the position of umpire, it was fully 11 o'clock before "play"was called.

“The toss was won by the captain of the; Higinbotham team, Mr G. Grant, who sent the Alexandra men to the wickets.

“The bowling of the Messrs.

Grant and Mr McLeish was too good to score off, and the first lot of wickets were knocked down for 38 runs.

“It was fully expected by both sides that this small score would be passed by the Hginbotham team; such however was not the case.

“Messrs Parker and E. Whitelaw bowling better than ever they did before succeeded in ousting their opponents with only 32 runs.

“After refreshment the Alexandra team again went to the wickets, adding 54 to their previous score.

In their second innings the Higinbotham men were even less fortunate than in their first, only scoring 27, thus leaving the Alexandra team victorious by a majority of 33 runs.

“The particularly good long stopping on both sides is worthy of mention, as may be gathered by the few byes obtained.” ● To●BeTurn Continued To Page 00

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● Kim Slavin, D-Grade Best and Fairest Runner-Up.

● Abby Christie, D-Grade Best and Fairest.

● Caityn Broderick, D-Grade Coaches Award.

● Chelsea Helder, C-Grade Best and Fairest.

● Molly Jarvie, C-Grade Best and Fairest Runner-Up.

● Jacquiline Dalton, Yea Netball Most Improved.

● Chelsea Spagnolo, A Grade Coaches Award, Most Determined and Best Club Person

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● B Grade Runner-Up Lauren Cronk, Brydee Bond and Cindy Hayes.

● Kathleen Alldrick, C-Grade Coaches Award.

● Riley Aldous, Seniors Football Best and Fairest.

● Ryan Sargeant, Reserves Football Best and Fairest.

● Tom O’Dwyer

● C-Grade. Back Row: Kate Broadway, Ebony Edge, Chelsea Helder, Kathleen Alldrick, Jess Armstrong, Molly Jarvie, Deb Schickerling, Nikki Watts.

Front Row: Emily Sundblom, Fiona Purvis, Cindy Hayes.

● Sof Vlamis, Reserves Football Best and Fairest Runner-Up.

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Local Cricket Fixtures 2019-20 Seymour and District Cricket Association A-GRADE Round 1. Saturday, October 5 Kilmore v Eastern Hill Yea Tigers: Bye Tallarook v Broadford Round 2. Saturday, October 12 Yea Tigers v Eastern Hill Broadford: Bye Tallarook v Kilmore Round 3. Saturday, October 19 Eastern Hill v Broadford Tallarook: Bye Kilmore v Yea Tigers Round 4. Saturday, October 26 Yea Tigers v Broadford Eastern Hill v Tallarook Kilmore: Bye Round 5. Saturday, November 2 Tallarook v Yea tigers Broadford v Kilmore Eastern Hill; Bye Round 6. Saturday, November 9 Eastern Hill v Kilmore Yea Tigers: Bye Broadford v Tallarook Round 7. Saturday, November 16 and Saturday, November 23 Eastern Hill v Yea Tigers Kilmore v Tallarook Broadford: Bye Round 8. Saturday, November 30 and Saturday, December 7 Broadford v Eastern Hill Yea Tigers v Kilmore Tallarook: Bye Round 9. Saturday, December 14 and Saturday, December 21 Tallarook v Eastern Hill Broadford v Yea tigers Kilmore: Bye Round 10. Saturday, January 11 and Saturday, January 18 Yea Tigers v Tallarook Kilmore v Broadford Eastern Hill: Bye Round 11. Saturday, February 1 and Saturday, February 8 Kilmore v Eastern Hill Tallarook v Broadford Yea Tigers: Bye Round 12. Saturday, February 15 and Saturday, February 22 Tallarook v kilmore Broadford: Bye Yea Tigers v Eastern Hill Round 13. Saturday, February 29 and Sunday, March 1 Eastern Hill v Broadford Tallarook: Bye Kilmore v Yea Tigers Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 Semi-Finals Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15 Final ★ B-GRADE Round 1. Saturday, October 5 Broadford v Tallarook Puckapunyal v Kilmore Royals vAvenel Yea Tigers v Alexandra Pyalong v Seymour Eastern Hill: Bye Round 2. Saturday, October 12 Avenel v Broadford Eastern Hill v Tallarook Kilmore v Royals Seymour v Yea Tigers Alexandra v Puckapunyal Pyalong: Bye Round 3. Saturday, October 19 Puckapunyal v Eastern Hill Tallarook v Seymour Pyalong v Kilmore Royals v Alexandra Yea Tigers v Avenel Broadford: Bye

Round 4. Saturday, October 26 Broadford v Yea Tigers Avenel v Kilomore Tallarook v Pyalong Alexandra v Eastern Hill Seymour v Royals Puckapunyal: Bye Round 5. Saturday, November 2 Kilmore v Broadford Yea Tigers v Tallarook Eastern Hill v Avenel Puckapunyal v Seymour Pyalong v Alexandra Royals: Bye Round 6. Saturday, November 9 Avenel v Pyalong Kilmore v Eastern Hill Puckapunyal v Yea Tigers Seymour v Broadford Tallarook v Royals Alexandra: Bye Round 7. Saturday, November 16 Yea Tigers v Eastern Hill Tallarook v Kilmore Broadford v Pyalong Alexandra v Seymour Royals v Puckapunyal Avenel: Bye Round 8. Saturday, November 23 Tallarook v Avenel Seymour v Kilmore Broadford v Alexandra Pyalong v Puckapunyal Royals v Eastern Hill Yea Tigers: Bye Round 9. Saturday, November 30 Eastern Hill v Broadford Kilmore v Yea tigers Avenel v Alexandra Puckapunyal v Tallarook Pyalong v Royals Seymour: Bye Round 10. Saturday, December 7 Alexandra v Tallarook Eastern Hill v Seymour Avenel v Puckapunyal Royals v Broadford Pyalong v Yea Tigers Kilmore: Bye Round 11. Saturday, December 14 Kilmore v Alexandra Eastern Hill v Pyalong Yea Tigers v Royals Puckapunyal v Broadford Seymour v Avenel Tallarook: Bye Round 12. Saturday, December 21 Eastern Hill v Puckapunyal Yea Tigers v Seymour Kilmore v Avenel Pyalong v Tallarook Alexandra v Royals Broadford: Bye Round 13. Saturday, January 11 Tallarook v Puckapunyal Broadford v Kilmore Avenel v Eastern Hill Seymour v Alexandra Royals v Pyalong Yea Tigers: Bye Round 14. Saturday, January 18 Tallarook v Yea Tigers Broadford v Eastern Hill Alexandra v Kilmore Avenel v Seymour Puckapunyal v Pyalong Royals: Bye Round 15. Saturday, February 1 Seymour v Tallarook Yea Tigers v Kilmore Eastern Hill v Alexandra Broadford v Royals Pyalong v Avenel Puckapunyal: Bye Round 16. Saturday, February 8 Yea Tigers v Puckapunyal Broadford v Avenel Eastern Hill v Kilmore Royals v Tallarook Seymour v Pyalong Alexandra: Bye

Round 17. Saturday, February 15 Kilmore v Seymour Avenel v Tallarook Alexandra v Yea Tigers Pyalong v Broadford Puckapunyal v Royals Eastern Hill: Bye Round 18. Saturday, February 22 Eastern Hill v Yea Tigers Kilmore v Pyalong Avenel v Royals Alexandra v Broadford Seymour v Puckapunyal Tallarook: Bye Round 19. Saturday, February 29 Yea Tigers v Pyalong Broadford v Puckapunyal Tallarook v Eastern Hill Royals v Seymour Alexandra v Avenel Kilmore: Bye Saturday, March 7 Semi-Finals Saturday, March 14 Final ★ Diamond Valley CricketAssociation BARCLAYSHIELD Round 1. Saturday, October 5 and Saturday, October 12 Epping v Plenty Riverside v Heidelberg Bundoora v Diamond Creek Macleod v Rosanna Lower Eltham v North Eltham Wanderers Round 2. Saturday, October 19 and Saturday, October 26 Heidelberg v Epping Riverside v Lower Eltham North Eltham Wanderers v Diamond Creek Rosanna v Bundoora Plenty v Macleod Round 3. Saturday, November 2 and Saturday, November 9 Epping v Rosanna Macleod v North Eltham Wanderers Bundoora v Riverside Diamond Creek v Heidelberg Lower Eltham v Plenty Round 4. Saturday, November 16 and Saturday, November 23 Bundoora v Heidelberg Riverside v Plenty Diamond Creek v Lower Eltham Rosanna v North Eltham Wanderers Epping v Macleod Round 5. Saturday, November 30 and Saturday, December 7 Riverside v Epping Heidelberg v Macleod Lower Eltham v Bundoora Rosanna v Diamond Creek North Eltham Wanderers v Plenty Round 6. Saturday, December 14 and Saturday, December 21 Heidelberg v Rosanna Macleod v Lower Eltham North Eltham Wanderers v Epping Diamond Creek v Riverside Plenty v Bundoora Round 7. Saturday, January 11 and Saturday, January 18 Epping v Bundoora Riverside v Macleod North Eltham Wanderers v Heidelberg Rosanna v Lower Eltham Plenty v Diamond Creek Round 8. Saturday, January 25 Epping v Heidelberg Lower Eltham v Riverside Macleod v Plenty Bundoora v Rosanna Diamond Creek v North Eltham Wanderers

Round 9. Saturday, February 1 and Saturday, February 8 Diamond Creek v Epping North Eltham Wanderers v Riverside Macleod v Bundoora Plenty v Rosanna Lower Eltham v Heidelberg Round 10. Saturday, February 15 and Saturday, February 22 Epping v Lower Eltham Rosanna v Riverside Bundoora v North Eltham Wanderers Diamond Creek v Macleod Heidelberg v Plenty Round 11. Saturday, February 29 Rosanna v Epping Heidelberg v Diamond Creek Riverside v Bundoora North Eltham Wanderers v Macleod Plenty v Lower Eltham ★ MONEY SHIELD Round 1. Saturday, October 5 and Saturday, October 12 Eltham v Old Paradians Bundoora United v Banyule Mernda v Lalor Stars Research Eltham Collegians v Lower Plenty Mill Park v Montmorency Round 2. Saturday, October 19 and Saturday, October 26 Bundoora United v Eltham Banyule v Mill Park Lower Plenty v Mernda Montmorency v Lalor Stars Old Paradians v Research Eltham Collegians Round 3. Saturday, November 2 and Saturday, November 9 Eltham v Lower Plenty Research Eltham Collegians v Montmorency Mernda v Banyule Lalor Stars v Bundoora United Mill Park v Old Paradians Round 4. Saturday, November 16 and Saturday, November 23 Eltham v Research Eltham Collegians Banyule v Old Paradians Mill Park v Lalor Stars Lower Plenty v Montmorency Mernda v Bundoora United Round 5. Saturday, November 30 and Saturday, December 7 Banyule v Eltham Montmorency v Old Paradians Mernda v Mill Park Lower Plenty v Lalor Stars Bundoora United v Research Eltham Collegians Round 6. Saturday, December 14 and Saturday, December 21 Montmorency v Eltham Research Eltham Collegians v Mill Park Lalor Stars v Banyule Old Paradians v Mernda Bundoora United v Lower Plenty Round 7. Saturday, January 11 and Saturday, January 18 Old Paradians v Lalor Stars Montmorency v Bundoora United Banyule v Research Eltham Collegians Lower Plenty v Mill Park Eltham v Mernda Round 8. Saturday, January 25 Mill Park v Banyule Mernda v Lower Plenty Lalor Stars v Montmorency Research Eltham Collegians v Old Paradians Eltham v Bundoora United Round 9. Saturday, February 1 and Saturday February 8 Lalor Stars v Eltham Research Eltham Collegians v Mernda

Old Paradians v Lower Plenty Mill Park v Bundoora United Round 10. Saturday, February 15 and Saturday, February 20 Eltham v Mill Park Lower Plenty v Banyule Mernda v Montmorency Lalor Stars v Research Eltham Collegians Bundoora United v Old Paradians Round 11. Saturday, February 29 Montmorency v Research Eltham Collegians Banyule v Mernda Bundoora United v Lalor Stars Lower Plenty v Eltham Old Paradians v Mill Park ★ MASH SHIELD Round 1. Saturday, October 5 and Saturday, October 12. Laurimar v South Morang. Hurstbridge v Greensborough. Thomastown v Panton Hill. Diamond Creek v Thomastown United. Bundoora Park v Whittlesea.

Round 2. Saturday, October 19 and Saturday, October 26. Laurimar v Greensborough. Whittlesea v Hurstbridge. Diamond Creek v Bundoora Park. Thomastown v South Morang. Thomastown United v Panton Hill.

Round 3. Saturday, November 2 and Saturday, November 9. Panton Hill v Laurimar. Bundoora Park v Thomastown. Hurstbridge v Thomastown United. Greensborough v Diamond Creek. South Morang v Whittlesea.

Round 4. Saturday, November 16 and Saturday, November 23.

Laurimar v Thomastown. Whittlesea v Diamond Creek. South Morang v Hurstbridge.Panton Hill v Bundoora Park. Thomastown United v Greensborough.

Round 5. Saturday, November 30 and Saturday, December 7. Whittlesea v Thomastown United. Hurstbridge v Laurimar. Bundoora Park v South Morang. Diamond Creek v Panton Hill. Greensborough v Thomastown.

Round 6. Saturday, December 14 and Saturday, December 21.

Bundoora Park v Laurimar. Thomastown v Whittlesea. Greensborough v Panton Hill. Hurstbridge v Dimaond Creek. South Morang v Thomastown United.

Round 7. Saturday, January 11 and Saturday, January 18. Greensborough v Bundoora Park. Husrtbridge v Thomastown. Thomastown United v Laurimar. Whittlesea v Panton Hill.

Diamond Creek v South Morang.

Round 8. Saturday, January 25.

Greensborough v Laurimar. South Morang v Thomastown. Panton Hill v Thomastown United. Bundoora Park v Diamond Creek. Husrtbridgev Whittlesea.

Round 9. Saturday, February 1 and Saturday, February 8. Panton Hill v South Morang. Greensborough v Whittlesea. Laurimar v Diamond Creek. Bundoora Park v Hurstbridge. Thomastown v Thomastown United.

Round 10. Saturday, February 15 and Saturday, February 22.

Laurimar v Whittlesea. Panton Hill v Hurstbridge. Thomastown United v Bundoora Park. Thomastown v Diamond Creek. South Morang v Greensborough.

Round 11. Saturday, February 29.

Laurimar v Panton Hill. Thomastown v Bundoora Park. Diamond Creek v Greensborough. Thomastown United v Hurstbridge. Whittlesea v South Morang.

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Diamond Valley Cricket Fixtures â—? From previous page Diamond Valley CricketAssociation B-GRADE Round 1. Saturday, October 5 Lalor Stars v Epping Montmorency v Riverside Heidelberg v Bundoora Rosanna v Macleod Round 2. Saturday, October 12 Rosanna v Riverside Epping v Bundoora Montmorency v Heidelberg Lalor Stars v Macleod Round 3. Saturday, October 19 and Saturday, October 26 Epping v Heidelberg Macleod v Riverside Bundoora v Rosanna Lalor Stars v Montmorency Round 4. Saturday, November 2 and Saturday, November 9 Heidelberg v Lalor Stars Riverside v Bundoora Montmorency v Macleod Rosanna v Epping Round 5. Saturday, November 16 and Saturday, November 23 Lalor Stars v Bundoora Macleod v Epping Montmorency v Rosanna Heidelberg v Riverside Round 6. Saturday, November 30 and Saturday, December 7 Macleod v Heidelberg Epping v Riverside Bundoora v Montmorency Lalor Stars v Rosanna Round 7. Saturday, December 14 Epping v M ontmorency Riverside v Lalor Stars Bundoora v Macleod Rosanna v Heidelberg Round 8. Saturday, December 21 Riverside v Heidelberg Epping v Macleod Rosanna v Montmorency Bundoora v Lalor Stars Round 9. Saturday, January 11 and Saturday, January 18 Bundoora v Epping Lalor Stars v Riverside Heidelberg v Montmorency Macleod v Rosanna Round 10. Saturday, January 25 Riverside v Epping Heidelberg v Macleod Rosanna v Bundoora Montmorency v Lalor Stars Round 11. Saturday, February 1 and Saturday, February 8 Epping v Lalor Stars Bundoora v Macleod Riverside v Montmorency Heidelberg c Rosanna Round 12. Saturday, February 15 and Saturday, February 22 Montmorency v Epping Macleod v Lalor Stars Heidelberg v Bundoora Riverside v Rosanna Round 13. Saturday, February 29 Epping v Rosanna Lalor Stars v Heidelberg Bundoora v Riverside Macleod v Montmorency

C-GRADE Round 1. Saturday, October 5 Eltham v Mill Park Lower Plenty v Bundoora United Old Paradians v Mernda North Eltham Wanderers v Banyule Round 2. Saturday, October 12 North Eltham Wanderers v Bundoora United Eltham v Mernda Banyule v Mill Park Lower Plentgy v Old Paradians Round 3. Saturday, October 19 and Saturday, October 26 Eltham v Bundoora United Banyule v Old Paradians Mill Park v North Eltham Wanderers Mernda v Lower Plenty Round 4. Saturday, November 2 and Saturday, November 9 Bundoora United v Mill Park Banyule v Mernda Lower Plenty v Eltham Old Paradians v North Eltham Wanderers Round 5. Saturday, November 16 and Saturday, November 23 Old Paradians v Eltham Mernda v Mill Park Bundoora United v Banyule North Eltham Wanderers v Lower Plenty Round 6. Saturday, November 30 and Saturday, December 7 Mill Park v Lower Plenty Eltham v Banyule Mernda v North Eltham Wanderers Old Paradians v Bundoora United Round 7. Saturday, December 14 Eltham v North Eltham Wanderers Mill Park v Old Paradians Mernda v Bundoora United Lower Plenty v Banyule Round 8. Saturday, December 21 Banyule v Bundoora United Eltham v Old Paradians Mill Park v Mernda Lower Plenty v North Eltham Wanderers Round 9. Saturday, January 11 and Saturday, January 18 Mill Park v Banyule Mernda v Eltham Bundoora United v North Eltham Wanderers Lower Plenty v Old Paradians Round 10. Saturday, January 25 Bundoora United v Old Paradians Banyule v Eltham North Eltham Wanderers v Mernda Lower Plenty v Mill Park Round 11. Saturday, February 1 and Saturday, February 8 Bundoora United v Lower Plenty Eltham v Mill Park Mernda v Old Paradians Banyule v North Eltham Wanderers Round 12. Saturday, February 15 and Saturday, February 22 North Eltham Wanderers v Eltham Banyule v Lower Plenty Bundoora United v Mernda Old Paradians v Mill Park Round 12. Saturday, February 29 Eltham v Lower Plenty Mill Park v Bundoora United Mernda v Banyule North Eltham Wanderers v Old Paradians

D-GRADE Round 1. Saturday, October 5 Laurimar v Lower Eltham Plenty v Research Eltham Collegians Riverside v Banyule Greensborough v North Eltham Wanderers Round 2. Saturday, October 12 Greensborough v Lower Eltham Bnayule v North Eltham Wanderers Riverside v Research Eltham Collegians Plenty v Laurimar Round 3. Saturday, October 19 and Saturday, October 26 Greensborough v Banyule Research Eltham Collegians v Laurimar Lower Eltham v Plenty North Eltham Wanderers v Riverside Round 4. Saturday, November 2 and Saturday, November 9 Plenty v Greensborough Banyule v Lower Eltham Laurimar v Riverside North Eltham Wanderers v Research Eltham Collegians Round 5. Saturday, November 16 and Saturday, November 23 Plenty v Riverside Lower Eltham v North Eltham Wanderers Research Eltham Collegians v Banyule Greensborough v Laurimar Round 6. Saturday, November 30 and Saturday, December 7 Banyule v Laurimar Plenty v North Eltham Wanderers Research Eltham Collegians v Greensborough Riverside v Lower Eltham Round 7. Saturday, December 14 Banyulev Plenty Laurimar v North Eltham Wanderers Lower Eltham v Research Eltham Collegians Riverside v Greensborough Round 8. Saturday, December 21 Riverside v North Eltham Wanderers Banyule v Greensborough Laurimar v Research Eltham Collegians Lower Eltham v Plenty Round 9. Saturday, January 11 and Saturday, January 18 North Eltham Wanderers v Banyule Laurimar v Plenty Lower Eltham v Greensborough Research Eltham Collegians v Riverside Round 10. Saturday, January 25 Laurimar v Banyule North Eltham Wanderers v Plenty Greensborough v Research Eltham Collegians Lower Eltham v Riverside Round 11. Saturday, February 1 and Saturday, February 8 Banyule v Riverside Lower Eltham v Laurimar North Eltham Wanderers v Greensborough Research Eltham Collegians v Plenty Round 12. Saturday, February 15 and Saturday, February 22 North Eltham Wanderers v Laurimar Greensborough v Riverside Research Eltham Collegians v Lower Eltham Plenty v Banyule Round 13.. Saturday, February 29 Riverside v Laurimar Lower Eltham v Banyule Research Eltham Collegians v North Eltham Wanderers Greensborough v Plenty

E-GRADE Round 1. Saturday, October 5 Thomastown United v Eltham Panton Hill v Bundoora Park Montmorency v Thoamstown Mernda v Hurstbridge Round 2. Saturday, October 12 Panton Hill v Thomastown Thomastown United v Mernda Bundoora Park v Hurstbridge Montmorency v Eltham Round 3. Saturday, October 19 and Saturday, October 26 Mernda v Thomastown Bundoora Park v Eltham Hurstbridge v Montmorency Panton Hill v Thomastown United Round 4. Saturday, November 2 and Saturday, November 9 Mernda v Eltham Thomastown United v Hurstbridge Thomastown v Bundoora Park Montmorency v Panton Hill Round 5. Saturday, November 16 Eltham v Thomastown Unioted Thomastown v Montmorency Bundoora Park v Panton Hill Husrtbridge v Mernda Round 6. Saturday, November 30 and Saturday, December 7 Thomastown v Hurstbridge Montmorency v Mernda Thomastown United v Bundoora Park Panton Hill v Eltham Round 7. Saturday, december 14 Montmorency v Bundoora Park Eltham v Hurstbridge Thomastown United v Thomastown Panton Hill v Mernda Round 8. Saturday, December 21 Thomastown v Eltham Montmorency v Thomastown United Mernda v Bundoora Park Panton Hill v Hurstbridge Round 9. Saturday, January 11 and Saturday, January 18 Eltham v Montmorency Bundoora Park v Hurstbridge Thomastown v Panton Hill Mernda v Thomastown United Round 10. Saturday, January 25 Thomastown United v Panton Hill Montmorency v Hurstbridge Thomastown v Mernda Eltham v Bundoora Park Round 11. Saturday, February 1 and Saturday, February 8 Mernda v Bundoora Park Thomastown United v Montmorency Eltham v Thomastown Hurstbridge v Panton Hill Round 12. Saturday, February 15 and Saturday, February 22 Mernda v Panton Hill Thomastown v Thomastown United Bundoora Park v Montmorency Hurstbridge v Eltham Round 13. Saturday, February 29 Eltham v Mernda Hurstbridge v Thomastown United Panton Hill v Montmorency Bundoora Park v Thomastown

Northern Metro Cricket Sault Shield (F-Grade) Round 1. Saturday, October 19 Bellfield 2nd XI v Rivergum 4th XI Old Ivanhoe 3rd XI v Dennis 3rd XI Holy Trinity 4th XI v Reservoir Mayston 2nd XI West Preston 3rd XI v Lalor Warriors 2nd XI Round 2. Saturday, October 26 Bellfield 2ns XU v Dennis 3rd XI Old Ivanhoe 3rd XI v Rivergum 4th XI Holy Trinity 4th XI v Lalor Warriors 2nd XI West Preston 3rd XI v Reservoir Mayston 2nd XI Round 3. Saturday, November 9 Bellfield 2nd XI v Old Ivanhoe 3rd XI Lalor Warriors 2nd XI v Reservoir Mayston 2nd XI Rivergum 4th XI v Dennis 3rd XI West Preston 3rd XI v Holy Trinity 4th XI Round 4. Saturday, November 16 and Saturday, November 23 Reservoir Mayston 2nd XI v Old Ivanhoe 3rd XI Lalor Warriors 2nd XI v Bellfield 2nd XI Rivergum 4th XI v West Preston 3rd XI Dennis 3rd XI v Holy Trinity 4th XI Round 5. Saturday, November 30 and Saturday, December 7 Bellfield 2nd XI v West Preston 3rd XI Lalor Warriors 2nd XI v Rivergum 4th XI Holy Trinity 4th XI v Old Ivanhoe 3rd XI Dennis 3rd XI v Reservoir Mayston 2nd XI Round 6. Saturday, December 14 Reservoir Mayston 2nd XI v Bellfield 2nd XI Old Ivanhoe 3rd XI v Lalor Wartriors 2nd XI Rivergum 4th XI v Holy Trinity 4th XI West Preston 3rd XI v Dennis 3rd XI Round 7. Saturday, January 18 Bellfield 2nd XI v Lalor Warriors 2nd XI Old ivanhoe 3rd XI v Reservoir Mayston 2nd XI Holy Trinity 4th XI v Dennis 3rd XI West Preston 3rd XI v Rivergum 4th XI Round 8. Saturday, January 25 and Saturday, February 1 Reservoir Mayston 2nd XI v Lalor Warriors 2nd XI Old Ivanhoe 3rd XI v Bellfield 2nd XI Holy Trinity 4th XI v West Preston 3rd XI Dennis 3rd XI v Rivergum 4th XI Round 9. Saturday, February 8 and Saturday, February 15 Bellfield 2nd XI v Holy Trinity 4th XI Lalor Warriors 2nd XI v Dennis 3rd XI Rivergum 4th XI v Reservoir Mayston 2nd XI West Prestonb 3rd XI v Old Ivanhoe 3rd XI Round10. Saturday, February 22 and Saturday, February 29 Reservoir Mayston 2nd XI v West Preston 3rd XI Lalor Warriors 2nd XI v Holy Trinity 4th XI Rivergum 4th XI v Old Ivanhoe 3rd XI Dennis 3rd XI v Bellfield 2nd XI Saturday, March 7 Semi-Finals Saturday, March 14 Final

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Action racing gets underway

■ A total of 68 of the best gallopers in the world, remain in contention to become Australasia's weight-for-age champion, whilst 74 top horses are still vying to win the world's richest turf handicap over 2400 metres.

This eventuated after the first acceptances were taken for the Ladbrokes Cox Plate over 2040 metres, and the Stellar Artois Caulfield Cup over 2400 metres.

As well as the two Group One contests, worth a combined $10 million, second acceptances were also taken for the $2 million, Ladbrokes Caulfield Guineas over 1600 metres for the three-year olds.

The Thousand Guineas for three year-old fillies, is worth $ 1 million, both races highlighting the opening day of the Caulfield Cup Carnival on October 12.

Both races have attracted 54 acceptors each.

In the absence of the all-conquering Winx, second acceptances for the 99th edition of the Cox Plate have risen by 27 on last year, with ten Internationally-trained horses amongst that number, which is double the 2018 tally.

Top Tasmanian trainer Adam Trinder's top mare, Mystic Journey, remains the bookies’ favourite to win the classic.

There are several top rivals knocking on the door, including the smart international, now resident here, Avilius, who has come back in good style.

Avilius won the Group One White Stakes in Sydney in great style, showing he could be the one to beat come Cox Plate day.

Melody Belle, prepared by astute trainer Jamie Richards, showed that they are going to right in it after impressive performances recently.

Melody Belle won her eighth Group One win just on two weeks ago in New Zealand.

Her stablemate, Te Akau Shark, the fiveyear old Kiwi mare, looks hard to beat.

The overseas acceptors include high-class Japanese pair, Lys Gracieux and Kluger, plus the Australian Bloodstock winner, Danceteria.

Godolphin's UK trainer, Saeed Bin Suroor, has kept Group One winner, Dream Castle, in the entry list.

World renowned Irish trainer, Aidan O'Brien, who won the Cox Plate in 2014 with Adelaide, has retained three entries.

They are Hunting Horn, Magic Wand, and Mohawk, meaning both English Derby winner, Anthony Van Dyck, and dual Group One winner, Maximus, have dropped off the second entry stage.

O'Brien's son, Joseph, has accepted with three horses for leviathan owner, Lloyd Williams- Latrobe, Master of Reality, and Twilight Payment - with the stable now preparing their stablemate, Buckhurst for other target races.

Williams also has Homesman, the runnerup in last year's Caulfield Cup, prepared locally

by Liam Howley, among the acceptors, who won the Feehan Stakes at the Valley in good fashion.

Homesman, with his win in the Feehan Stakes qualified for a start in the Cox Plate, and currently, is on the fourth line of betting for the Cox Plate come October 26. Twelve top class threeyear olds have also been nominated including the James Cummings trained, Flit.

However he kept up his love for show horses, educating many ponies and horses throughout the ensuing years to be known as a good horseman and raised many show champions.

A football injury put paid to his career in footy that saw him nearly lose his ankle through Golden Staph, causing him to stop riding from the skin grafts, but that didn't stop him from his love of the horses.

Gaylard has gone on to be recognised within the horse world, to be a great trainer and educator of all types, including doing his own farrier work, and also the majority of vet work.

While all this was happening, his young daughter, Casey, was going from a champion pony club member and show rider to a successful female jockey.

Rob and Casey's biggest challenge now is turning around the great sprinter's bad habits to become a champion of the show ring, and hopefully a win in the prestigious Garryowen, for Casey, and Rob. We wish them the best of luck; they deserve it. ● Mystic Journey. Racing Photos background. To many of us race-lovers, Rob Gaylard s well known throughout the country, not only known for his role in television with the Channel 9 News and Wide World of Sport, but in a number of areas with the Sport of Kings.

He began riding ponies competing in local shows, and as he got older became a track rider for the late Norm Rantall in Colac.

Rantall was well known for breaking in all the horses for Sir Chester Manifold, the founder of theTAB. Rob joined with the pony clubs in the area, and soon was showing his skills learnt with Rantall.

He travelled to England as a youngster to learn more about his passion of show horses under the care of Fred Winter in Berkshire.

Weight however it took its toll on Rob, and he turned to trying to get a kick at footy.

Ted Ryan

Beach wear day

■ The Bendigo Jockey Club is gearing up for yet another big day when they celebrate their big Beach Wear Day on the same day as the Caulfield Cup, October 19.

Each year racegoers flock to the "Nursery of Champions" for great racing always with added attractions and sensational racing.

I have had the pleasure of working for the Bendigo Jockey Club for some years now and they are professional in every way, now in the care of popular CEO, Aaron Hearps, who along with his hard working Committee do a great job for the popular club.

If you would like to spend a great day out at the racing in magnificent surroundings give the Club a ring on 5448 4209.

I hope to see you.

- Ted Ryan

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Sport

San Carlo's brilliant Kilmore Cup victory ■ There are not enough superlatives to describe the outstanding performance of 9Y0 Mach Three-Bridge Player gelding San Carlo which resumed racing with a dominant victory in last Thursday night's Jet Roofing Kilmore Pacing Cup. In one of the best fields assembled in recent times reminiscent of the halcyon Kilmore Cups days of the past including seven runners from the state's leading team of Emma Stewart and Clayton Tonkin, punters were placed in a dilemma as to who would start favourite in the $80,000 (Group 2) feature over 2690 metres with that honour going to one of the Stewart team Born To Rocknroll.

As the mobile pulled away, Rocknroll Icon was best to begin from gate two, with Born To Rocknroll (gate five) three wide and Phoenix Prince (gate four) in the centre, with Born To Rocknroll assuming control shortly after. Kima Frenning was off and running with well supported second elect Buster Brady (gate four on the second line) to park outside the leader giving Phoenix Prince one/one cover, with My Kiwi Mate, Sydneysider Cruz, Maraetai, Tam Major, San Carlo and Shadow Sax all in the running line, while polemarker Shelby Bromac and Code Black (gate three on the second line) possied along the markers.

San Carlo and Bec Bartley were first to make a move with just under two laps to travel, going forward to park in the open giving Buster Brady one/one cover resulting in those in the running line going back a spot.

The action hotted up racing for the bell with Cruz going forward three wide being trailed by Tam Major, Shadow Sax and Maraetai, with Buster Brady now bottled up between runners.

Applying the pressure approaching the final bend, San Carlo got the better of Born To Rocknroll on turning, with a charge behind him giving chase.

Showing great tenacity, San Carlo ($11.10) first up since winning the Warragul Pacing Cup back in April was too strong for his rivals, scoring brilliantly by 1.3 metres over Code Black ($24.30) along the sprint lane which flashed late when clear, with Tam Major ($5.80) 1.4 metres away in third place. Buster Brady rallied in the straight after dropping the bit in restricted room approaching the home turn to be fourth a half neck back.

Bred and raced by Brighton resident John Eichhorn, trained in partnership at Kialla (Shepparton) by Steve O'Donoghue and Bec Bartley, San Carlo in quarters of 30, 30.7, 27.3 and 29.1 returned a mile rate of 1-58 for the marathon journey.

San Carlo's next assignment will be the $200,000 Victoria Cup at Tabcorp Park Melton on October 12, before heading off to New Zealand to contest the NZ Cup on the second Tuesday of November prior to a possible Auckland Inter Dominion campaign during November and December.

Swamped

■ The gruelling MC Labour (Group 3) 2019 Kilmore Trotters Cup over 3150 metres went to local Bolinda trainer Brent Lilley's 7Y0 Bacardi Lindy-Cloud Chaser gelding Cruisin Around, a former Breeders Crown victor. Driven by Chris Alford.

Cruisin Around stepped cleanly from outside the front line to settle three back in the moving line as rank outsider Starlight Storm led from barrier two. Ymbro Wasted after starting solo on the second row was quickly put into the race, crossing the leader halfway along the back straight on the first occasion as the field settled in formation.

Still at the head of affairs on turning, Ymbro Wasted was swamped in the straight by Magicool three wide off a one/one passge and Cruisin Around even wider which prevailed by 3.2 metres from Magicool, with backmarker Maori Law running home late off a three wide double trail on the back of both placegetters for third a head away. The mile rate 2-05.1 (last half 58.5 quarter 29).

Harness Racing

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with Len Baker Bromac resumed with a dominant victory in the 2180 metre J & A Mazzetti Pace, returning a mile rate of 1-56.6.

Trained at Lara by Amanda Grieve for Danny Zativsanos and partners, Cruz Bromac first up since February with Greg Sugars in the sulky settled mid-field in the moving line after starting from the extreme draw before going forward at the bell to join the well backed pacemaker All A Breeze for the final circuit.

Striding past the leader prior to the home turn, Cruz Bromac was joined by Rishi on the final bend with the pair racing clear of their rivals.

Giving plenty on straightening, Cruz Bromac prevailed by 1.6 metres from 115/1 chance Repeat After Me (three wide last lap from four back), with Rishi weakening slightly to be third a neck away. Cruz Bromac a quality 8Y0 gelded son of Falcon Seelster and Crown Defender is also headed in the same direction of San Carlo.

Long awaited

■ Snake Valley owner/breeder/trainer Lindsay Rogers made a long awaited winning return to the sport at Maryborough on Monday September 23, when lightly raced 4Y0 Yankee SpiderAdmirals Image gelding Little Yankee scored in the V.S.T.A Trotters Handicap over 2190 metres when making his fourth race appearance.

Carrying the colours well known during the Moonee Valley era used by his late father Ray and brother Bryan after that, Little Yankee driven by James Herbertson jumped straight to the from barrier two, but after racing greenly, allowed Tip Top Grandpa to gain an inside passage and take over.

This was only momentarily as Little Yankee soon crossed and once again assumed control.

Rated to perfection, Little Yankee ran out an easy 5.6 metre margin over Mah Mukker which raced exposed, with the consistent Majestic Eyes (one/one) third 1.5 metres away. The mile rate a leisurely 2-07.8.

Finish fight

■ Two runners on debut - El Boston and Seasong fought out the finish of the A.G. Electrical Pace over 1690 metres at Maryborough, with Echuca part-owner/trainer Stephen Mark's Auckland Reactor-Bella Paloma 4Y0 mare Seasong proving too strong at the finish.

Driven by gary Pekin, Seasong wasn't rushed from gate three as the start was effect, settling one/one as El Boston (Chris Alford) the heavily supported $1.70 favourite trained by Kelvin Barker led from gate two.

After a sweet passage, Seasong was eased three wide approaching the final bend and ran to the wire impressively to register a 2.3 metre margin in a rate of 1-57.9. Good Feelings was third 2.6 metres back after following the winner throughout.

Ultra impressive

■ A Rocknroll Dance-Itz Nosurprisesthere filly Itz Longtall Sally filly was ultra impressive in taking out the Tandam P/L Excavations 3Y0 Pace over 1690 metres at Maryborough for Drouin co-trainers Gary and Debbie Quinlan.

■ Last season's Miracle Mile placegetter Cruz One of many raced and bred by long time har

Dominant win

ness fans Tony & Pam Coniglio, Itz Longtall Sally settled a long last after starting from the extreme draw, with Metaki Majic leading from gate two.

The odds-on favourite Soho Gloria Jane after being trapped wide from outside the front line was given full rein to lead at the bell as Itz Longtall Sally still last commenced a forward move three wide solo hitting the back straight on the final occasion.

Sustaining a long run, Itz Longtall Sally gathered in the leaders on turning to win by a neck and in doing so, recorded her first victory, defeating Mony Money from mid-field in a rate of 1-58, with a death-seating Indigo Dancer 2.6 metres away battling away strongly for third.

Raced exposed

■ Mildura raced on Tuesday and Robinvale trainer Chris Smyth was victorious with smart Bettors Delight-Doris Jay 4Y0 mare Smynanna Mickey which led throughout from gate five to land The Euston Club Pace over 2190 metres.

Driven by Adelaide's Wayne Hill, Smynanna Mickey began fast from gate four to lead and was never in any danger, scoring by 3.4 metres in advance of a mid-field passage Parisian Ruler in a mile rate of 2-02.1. Thermal Reactor was a neck away in third place after racing exposed.

Gained late split

■ Port Pirie visitor Dale Afford trained and reined Shadyshark Hanover-Jean Caulder 4Y0 mare Shesashark to greet the judge in a thrilling 1790 metre Park Douglas Printing Pace.

Retaining the inside running from the pole, Shesashark defied all challengers to win by a nose from Major Mucha which shadowed her most of the way, with Illawong Gerry a head back in third place after trailing the winner and gaining a late split. The mile rate 2-01.5.

Took honours

■ Bendigo based reinsman Alex Ashwood took the driving honours for the night after chalking up a quartet of winners (two for partner Kate Hargreaves - Zazu and Lorimer Lady) and two for Sunraysia's leading trainer Sandra O'Connor (Metro Princess and Bailieborough).

Lightly raced 5Y0 Modern Art-Wyperfeld gelding Zazu has a huge future ahead of him and despite racing in a much better class than previous, blitzed his rivals in the Sunraysia Daily Pace over 2190 metres, leading all the way from the pole to register a 13.7 metres margin over Causenfriction and Cashwrangs Smoker in 159.7, while 5Y0 Courage Under Fire-Sneaknup mare Lorimer Lady made a fast move midrace to lead at the bell in accounting for Apache Wind by 18.2 metres and She Said Yes. The mile rate 2-04.4.

Metro Princess a 7Y0 Metropolitan-Chandon Princess mare was driven with aggression from gate four to lead throughout in the Zilzie Wines Pace over 1790 metres, scoring by 6.5 metres from Buyers Market and Charlie Knew in 201.1.

Five year old Art Major-Armbroosky mare Bailieborough broke her maiden status at start number five by taking the Plumbtec Mildura Pace over 2190 metres. Settling three back along the markers from gate five, Bailieborough was extricated away from the inside in the final circuit to make the home turn very wide.

Finishing full of running, Bailieborough hit the wire four metres in advance of Caulonia Arty and Pattys Angel in a rate of 2-04.6.

Pleasant surprise

■ Popular Footscray owner/breeder Alan Faux received a pleasant surprise at Geelong on Wednesday when 6Y0 Village Jolt-Lillian Grey gelding Ta Failte Rote trained and driven by Dunnstown's David Murphy led all of the way from gate four in the Christian's Bus Co. Pace over 1609 metres.

Despite shifting ground on turning, Ta Failte Rote scored easily by 10.8 metres in a mile rate of 1-57.4 over Crafty Old Fox (three back the markers) and Illawong Phillipa which trailed the winner from the pole.

Sulky Snippets This Week

■ Wednesday - Mildura, Thursday Echuca, Friday - Ballarat, Saturday - Melton, Sunday - Cranbourne, Monday - Horsham, Tuesday - Bendigo.

Horses to follow

■ John Richard, Belittled, Don Abrasco, Next Thru, El Boston, Itmademyday, Famous Three, Cruz, Mony Mony.

It was Ta Failte Rote's third success in 38 outings.

Without cover

■ Cudgee (Warrnambool District) owner/ trainer Paddy Meade snared the Devcon Properties Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2100 metres at Geelong with beautifully bred Majestic SonMaori Daunou 6Y0 mare Maori Amour who was making her 11th race appearance.

Driven by father John, Maori Amour (gate 4) raced without cover, before surging clear prior to the home turn.

Holding a margin to the wire, Maori Amour had 2.1 metres to spare on the wire, accounting for Chu Chits (three wide last lap from the tail), with Don Abrasco running a huge race for third 2.6 metres back after galloping away from the pole to give his rivals a huge start. The mile rate 2-06.9.

Full of merit

■ Ross Creek (Ballarat) trainer Noel Hill's 8Y0 Safari-Podium Princess gelding Chief Safari notched up victory number 10 at start 69 when successful in the 2100 metre Probus Club Of Torquay Zeally Bay Pace at Geelong.

Taking a concession for former Tasmanian Jack Laugher, Chief Safari's effort was full of merit after going forward from gate five to race exposed for the first lap, before gaining a short breather when No City Chick went forward from the tail to park outside the leader Hurricane Hall.

Easing three wide in the last lap, Chief Safari showed a great will to win on straightening to gain the day by 3.3 metres in 2-01.6 from Hurricane Hall, with Oscar Bravo (one/three) 4 metres away in third place.

Didn’t see distance

■ On what was a big night for the Ballarat area at Geelong, Ross Creek trainer Norm McVitty's in-form 6Y0 Great Success-African Magic gelding Magic Owens raced by the McVitty family was successful in the Yabby Dam Racing Trotters Handicap over 2570 metres. Driven by Kate Gath, Macic Owens starting from 20 metres enjoyed a sweet passage one/one for most of the journey trailing the favourite Lucky Pats Son which covered the pacemaker Majestic Devil.

Easing three wide on the final bend, Magic Owens finished best to prevail by an easy 8.8 metres from a game Lucky Pats Son, with Majestic Devil failing to see out the distance in finishing third 1.4 metres back. The mile rate 204.1.

Best wishes Gavin

■ Harness racing people Australia wide are rallying behind champion group one winning reinsman Gavin Lang presently laid up in a Melbourne hospital with a serious illness - best wishes and thoughts are extended to him for a successful recovery.

- Len Baker

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Local Sport ECDRA

■ The East Central District RifleAssociation had two shoots this week: first one on Wednesday over 300 yards, and then on Saturday over 300 and 500 yards.

Captain Neal Hambridge also spliced in a bit of cyclic maintenance on Saturday, thank you to all those who could help.

Now that the pressure of the Pennant Season is off it gave the shooters a chance to relax and try some different things. Graeme Kerr was keen to get his 303 open sighted rifle into good order for the next 303 shoot and the Spring Dragon Diesel Challenge that includes the covered Billy Sing trophy. The best Graeme could do on Wednesday was a 44.3 and as always the numbers do not tell the full story.

His adjustment for the wind was spot-on and the rifle shot well; regretfully it was the fact that Graeme’s eyes are not as young as they once were and the foresight kept creeping into the bullseye. Graeme was as pleased as punch with the rifle and that he could still shoot quite well without optical assistance using open sights.

Randell Underwood took the prize for the top off-rifle range score with a 57.3. Randell was also very pleased as he had "one up" on that Violet Town wind, his score could have easily been 60.8. A nice group Randell with not much to do to get some really top scores.

The results from Wednesday’s shoot over 300 yards were T-Rifle - A Graeme Kerr 31, 44.3 = 75.3, T-Rifle - B Robert Irving 35.1 TRifle - C Yowie 44.1 F-Std - B Randell Underwood 54.1, 57.3, 52.1 = 163.5, Richard Godden 46, 50 = 96, Geoff James 57.2, 18.1 = 75.3, Yowie 47. Although 300 yards is regarded as a short range, it is a range that requires close attention to technique as the maximum scoring zone is only 32mm in diameter, no margin for error.

Saturday dawned full of promise with a bright Spring day with that Violet Town wind not far away. The shooters were reminded of this as the gusts got stronger and colder as the day progressed. The shooters were very glad to seek the comfort of the club house at the end of the day for a warm cuppa before they headed home.

Starting at 300 yards Captain Neal Hambridge set the standard high with an eye watering 60.7 and a group of 44.8mm (1 3/4 inches) with 8 of the 10 shots in a cluster that was two-thirds this size. This is what precision shooting is about, on the old paper targets such a shoot would have almost been impossible to score without replacing the centre of the target every three shots.

That wind really got to the shooters as they moved back to 500 yards where it was Terry Gee who followed Neal's example with a top range score of 59.2. Clearly the wind was hard to judge as Terry made a slight adjustment only to find himself on the other side of the bulls eye, yes he should move back a little but will that go out the other side?

These are some of the challenges the precision shooter has to weigh up as they focus on each shot "the same as the last from a dead still rifle”.

The results from Saturday’s shoot over 300 and 500 yards are: Dist. 300y. T-Rifle Graeme Kerr 44.2,3 47.1 = 94.3; F-Std Ross Davis 48.2, 51 = 99.2, David Wallace 56.3 Glenn Chisholm 54.2, Geoff James 43.

F-Open Neal Hambridge 60.7, Terrence Gee 56.3. Dist. 500y F Std Glenn Chisholm 54.4, 53.2 = 108.6, Ross Davis 56.3, David Wallace 55.3, Graeme Kerr54.1,Paul Watkins 50.2, Geoff James 39. F-Open Terrence Gee 53.1, 59.2, 53.2 = 165.6, Paul Watkins 54.1, Neal Hambridge 53.4.

Being a club shoot the offical scorer will correct the scores so that the differences between the classes of rifle are sorted and the results compared based on the nominated shoot for Club points. We have to wait for that result. It has proved to be a challenging week for the ECDRA shooters and a time to relax is over, as the Victorian State Team Championships are in mid October and next Saturday is scheduled for the annual 303 challenge shoot, details on the web site www.ecdra.com.au.

Please check the calendar for details of all shoots including midweek shoots as it would seem these are proving to be popular particularly when sorting out issue with rifles loads and techniques. New shooters are most welcome, with increasing numbers of vermin around it is also a good opportunity to drop into the range and sight in your vermin rifle to ensure every shot counts. If you plan to drop into the Violet Town range do so with some time to spare so that you get your needs attended to by the best people.

- Robert Chaffe

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Big season ahead for Bowls Victoria ■ Bowls teams in the north-east has busy schedules in various grades of the Bowls Victoria competition.

Weekend Pennant. Bundoora RSL 1 will compete against Altona 1, Lilydale 1, Caulfield Park Alma 1, Yarraville/Footscray 1, Clayton 1, Essendon 1, Mentone 1 and Deer Park 1. ★ Weekend Pennant Division 1 has a number of sections.

Section 1 sees local sidesDiamond Creek 1, Whittlesea 1 and Bundoora Park play against Ivanhoe 1, St Kilda 1, Moone Valley 1, Middle Park 1, Lalor 1, Brunswick 1 and Fitzroy Victoria 1.

Section 2 has Whittlesea 2 against Altona sports 1, Richmond union 1, MCC 1, Werribee 1, Aberfeldie CBC 1, Blackburen 1, Essendon 2, Sunbury 1 and Glenroy 1.

Section 4 has Yarra Glen 1 and Warburton 1 playing against Cheltenham 1, Ferntree Gully 1, Croydon 1, Armadale 1, Mulgrave CC 1 Burden Park 1, Pakenham 1 and Beaumaris 1. ★ Weekend Pennant Division 2 fixtures show: Section 3: Kingsbury, Greensborough 1, Epping RSL 1, Montmorency 1, Hurstbridge 1, Eltham 1, Bundoora RSL 3, Rosanna 12, Alphington 1 are pitched against Donvale 1.

WEEKEND PENNANT Weekend Pennant Division 3 fixtures show: Section 3: Hurstbridge 2, City of Heidelberg 1, Ivanhoe 2, Eltham 2, Heidelberg Golf 1, Fairfield 1, Diamond Creek 2, Montmorency 2, Lalor 3 and MCC 3.

Section 5 sees a number of Yarra Valley teams: Lilydale 3, Boronia 2, Croydon 3, Ferntree Gully 2, Yarra Glen 2, Bayswater 2, Chirnside Park 1, Vermont South 3, Ringwood 3 and Mooroolbark 3. ★ Weekend Pennant Division 4 fixtures include: Section 2 local side Whittlesea 3 will play against Moonee Ponds 2, Moonee Valley 3, Buckley Park 2, Flemington/Kensington 2, Aberfeldie CBC 3, Essendon 5, Gladstone Park 1, Glenmroy 2 and Strathmore 3.

Section 3 has local sides Whittlesea 4, Rosanna 2, Greensborough 2, Kingsbury 2, Epping RSL 2, Bundoora RSL 4 and montmorency 3 competing against Moonee Ponds 3, Craigieburn 2, Thornbury 1.

Section 4 sees Montmorency 4 against greythorn 1, Ivanhoe 3, Donvale 3, Doncaster 3, Box Hill RSL 1, Vermont South 4,, North Balwyn 2, Templestowe 1 and Bennettswood 1.

Sport

Cricket season starts ■ Five teams will compete in the A-Grade competition of the Seymour District Cricket Association for 2019-20.

The two A-Grade matches for this saturday (Oct. 5) are: Kilmore v Eastern Hill Yea Tigers: Bye Tallarook v Broadford The B-Grade competition also commences this weekend, with a local derby between the Yea Tigers and Alexandra to be played at the ‘Rec.’ in Snodgrass St. Broadford v Tallarook Puckapunyal v Kilmore Royals v Avenel Yea Tigers v Alexandra Pyalong v Seymour Eastern Hill: Bye The C-Grade fixture was not to hand when this issue went to press.

The Yea Tigers plan to serve tea and cake from the kiosk at the Yea Railway Market this Saturday (Oct. 5). There will be a raffle, $50 social memberships and merchandise on sale.

Junior fixtures (Blast, Under 12, Under 14 and under 16) are yet to be published. ★ In the previous season, Kinglake and Strathewen cricket teams participated in the FGrade ‘Sault Shield’ competition of the Northern Metro Cricket Association.

Saturday, October 19 will see the first round of the F-Grade competition with these eight teams announced in the fixtures: Bellfield 2nd XI, Rivergum 4th XI, Old Ivanhoe 3rd XI, Dennis 3rd XI, Holy Trinity 4th XI, Reservoir Mayston 2nd XI, West Preston 3rd XI and LalorWarriors 2nd XI. The Green and Gold (Kinglake) are yet to circularise arrangements for 2019-20. Pre-season training sessions are organised for 5pm tomorrow (Thurs., Oct. 3) and October 10.

Kinglake is planning to hold a training session at 10am this Sunday (Oct. 6) at Yarra Glen.

The Cougars (Strathewen) are hopeful that they might field three teams for 2019-20, but teams and fixtures are yet to be published. ★ A two-day fixture over October 5 and 12 marks the start of the Barclay Shield competition in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association.

Participating teams are Epping, Plenty, Riverside, Heidelberg, Bundoora, Diamond Creek, Macleod, Rosanna, Lower Eltham and North Eltham Wanderers.

A similar two-day arrangement exists for the Money Shield contest which comprises Eltham, Old Paradians, Bundoora United, Banyule, Mernda, Lalor Stars, Research Eltham Colle-

● Marc Steiner is Head Coach for Yea Tigers Cricket Club this year. gians, Lower Plenty, Mill Park and Montmorency.

Matches in the Mash Shield for October 512 have teams from Laurimar, South Morang, Hurstbridge, Greensborough, Thomastown, Panton Hill, Diamond Creek, Thomastown United, Bundoora Park and Whittlesea.

One-day matches are organised in other DVCA grades: B-GRADE Lalor Stars v Epping Montmorency v Riverside Heidelberg v Bundoora Rosanna v Macleod C-GRADE Eltham v Mill Park Lower Plenty v Bundoora United Old Paradians v Mernda North Eltham Wanderers v Banyule D-GRADE Laurimar v Lower Eltham Plenty v Research Eltham Collegians Riverside v Banyule Greensborough v North Eltham Wanderers.

E-GRADE Thomastown United v Eltham Panton Hill v Bundoora Park Montmorency v Thoamstown Mernda v Hurstbridge

Section 5 has a number of Yarra Ranges teams including Ferntree Gully 3, Cockatoo 1, Upwey-Tecoma 2, Lilydale 4, Warburton 2, Healesville 2, Croydon 4, playing against Mitcham 3, Eastwood Golf 1 and Heathmont 5. ★ Weekend Pennant Division 5 lists: Section 3 has local sides Whittlesea 5, Eltham 3, Greensborough 3, Preston/Reservoir 2, Bundoora RSL 5, Kingsbury 3, Heidelberg Golf 2 and Rosanna 3 play Keilor 4 and Lalor 4.

Section 4 competition includes Donvale 4, Lilydale 5, Eastwood Golf 2, Chirnside Park 2, Yarra Valley CC 1, Mooroolbark 4, Heatherdale 2, Vermont South 5, Montmorency 5 and Ringwood 4. ★ Weekend Pennant Division 6 lists: Section 3 sides include Craigieburn 3, Whittlesea 6, Epping RSL 3, Preston/Reservoir 3, Hurstbridge 3, Greensborough 4, Lalor 5, Diamond Creek 3, Eltham 4 and Broad meadows 2.

Section 5 has a number of Yarra Ranges teams including Boronia 3, Yarra Glen 3, Ringwood 5, Croydon 5, Mitcham 4, UpweyTecoma 3, Heathmont 6, Monbulk 2, Mooroolbark 6 and Mulghrave CC 8.

Sports Briefs Yea Golf Club

■ Seven pairs contested an Ambrose Event on Wednesday at Royal Yea. Winners with a score of 69 nett 60 were Michael Spagnolo (7) and Brian Priestley (29).

Runners-up were Gary Pollard (11) and Jeff Aurisch (18) with 74 nett 66 3/4 .

NTP was Jeff Aurisch on the 18th and Rob O’Halloran and John Anderson took out the Club Award.

Thursday saw six men attend Dalhousie Vets at Euroa. Best of the Yealiens was John Anstey with 39 points. ★ Friday saw the inaugural Grand Final Stableford and 4BBB at Yea. Some 52 players competed with golfers coming from Gardiner’s Run, Marysville, Seymour, Alexandra, Broadford and Kilmore.

Winner of the best Stableford score was Club President Ivor Brayley (29) with 40 points.

Best of the Ladies was Sue Aurisch (38) with 39 points. Peter Johnston (15) and Vicki Clements (25) won the 4BBB with 45 points on CB from new member David Webb-Ware (36) and Phil Taylor (18).

NTP on the 18th were Jane Fletcher (Seymour) and John Browning (Gardiner’s Run). Mark Borland won the Chip-off from Bob Glenister. ★ Saturday saw two teams of four contest an Ambrose Event at Yea before the GrandFinal.

Winners with a nett 59 1/2 were Rick Wills(9), Jeff Aurisch (18),Michael Spagnolo (7) and Carl Maffei (21).

Lmited membership of $150 is still available til November. It is great to see new members getting involved and using our course.

- Alan Pell

Central Division ■ Central Division Bowls is yet to publish the midweek and Saturday fixtures for the 2019-20 season.

AFL Outer East ■ Seniors. Grand Final Results. Friday, September 27. Narre Warren 5.6 (36) d Berwick 4.3 (27). At Toomuc Reserve, Pakenham.

■ Reserves. Grand Final Results. Friday, September 27. Narre Warren 4,6 (30) d Berwick 4.5 (29).

■ Seniors. Grand Final Results. Friday, September 27. Berwick 4.12 (36) d Beaconsfield 4.5 (28).

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VICTORIAN DISTRIBUTORS WANTED

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Best Places

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CLARINDA CHAROLAIS Bulls and Females For Sale

***Bulls Guaranteed*** Calving Ease * Extra Weight * Excellent Temperament

Ken & Georgie Manton 414 School Road Hansonville 3675 Mobile: 0437 585 605 Email: ken.manton@hotmail.com

Over 40 years experience of Cattle Management Artificial Insemination Semen Storage Pregnancy Test/Scanning Synchronisation Programs Breeding Programs Freeze Branding Semen Sales DIY Supplies FertilityTesting of Bulls Bellaspur Repro: * Brenton Sessions 0439 876 340 * Ken Manton 0437 585 605

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Rural News

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Metropolitan and Regional Victoria

GARNET BAILEY 5799 2007 ALL HOURS Offering a caring and professional service throughout the Mitchell and surrounding Shires A LOCAL, WHO KNOW S LOCAL NEEDS

Prices start from $2500 • Kilmor e • Br oadf or d•W allan • R omse y Kilmore Broadf oadfor ord Wallan Romse omsey • Whittlesea • Lanc efield • R omse y Lancefield Romse omsey • Nagambie • Ale xandr a •Y ea & Dis tricts Alex andra Yea Districts

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This Month’s Sale Item is a ready-to-hang Limited Edition Art Print of Melbourne in 1882.

This is a stunning Melbourne aerial view showing the historical development of the 1880's era. It is a beautiful reminder of our wonderful past and development.

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Alexandra

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Alexandra

SOLD

The rental property that makes you money:• Fantastic character house that has been split into 2 units • Both units offering 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom • Polished floorboards throughout & Rear access • Currently returning $22,000 per annum $317,000

Alexandra

Alexandra

OFI Sat., October 5. 11am-11.30am

Fantastic Brick home:• 3 double bedrooms with built in Robes • Spacious living area with separate formal dining • Split system, open fire place and woodheater • Large shed with vehicle access from Albert Street $340,000

Marysville

Designer Family Home:• 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family brick home on 1333sqm • Master bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe • Open plan living with hostess kitchen & 2 Living areas plus home office • Triple lock up garage & 4.5KW Solar System $525,000

OFI Sat., October 5. 10am-10.30am

Build your investment portfolio!

• Tidy low maintenance 3 bedroom hardi-plank home • Spacious kitchen & adjacent dining area opening into loungeroom • Modern bathroom and built in robes in all the bedrooms • Double lock-up garage & 3KW Solar System $265,000

Alexandra

AUCTION: Saturday, October 26. 11am. On Site OPEN FOR INSPECTION: Saturday, October 5. 10am– 11am

Peace and Tranquillity with Endless Possibilities :Superb rural holding with amazing views of surrounding mountain vistas offering 53Ac 21.56Ha of mixed creek flats and rising hill country with 10Ac of natural bushland. The homestead consists of 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus study and separate sitting room. Combustion Wood heater, superb entertainment area & double carport.

Outside you will find excellent shedding with its own driveway access, power, mezzanine & concrete floor, plus additional shedding with water and Bungalow. The house has abundant water supply with 44,000L plus additional water with 2 dams & 3mgl water right from Stevenson River. $990,000

Director/ Sales Specialist- Belinda Hocking 0418 115 574 Sales Specialist- Jody Murphy 0422 184 231 Senior Property Manager – Sarah Brockhus 0457 537 222

AUCTION: 911 Whanregarwen Road, Alexandra “Bindaree” Modern contemporary designer home with amazing views on 91Acres 36.88Ha comprising of 4 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms, home office, triple garage and lovely established gardens. Informal/ formal living areas, home theatre, impressive outdoor living. Outside you will find a 4 bay machinery shed with 2 lock up bays, designer 4 bay lock-up man cave with kitchenette. Plenty of water with a spring fed dam, Scrubby Creek frontage and 100,000L of water storage.

Landmark Harcourts Alexandra 56 Grant Street, Alexandra I 5772 3444