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● From left: Lucy Wallis, Karen Ricahrds, Michelle Jack, Beth Cairns at the Fight MND ‘Welcome’ at Rebel Park, Alexandra on Saturday.

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KINDRED - Arthur Bruce 22.05.1937 – 11.10.2019 Beloved husband of Jenny.

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PAGE - Thomas John “John” 21.05.1927 -b10.10.2019 Dearly loved husband of Wilma.

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Rebels welcome Daniher’s Drive team Photos: Ash Long

● Neale Daniher and Alexandra FNC President Ray Steyger

● Andrew White, Bernie McKeegan and Rod Hanscomb of the Murrindindi Historic Vehicle Register.

● Steph Dantonio and Jackson Harris

● Dot Jackson and Jean Gorman.

● Liz Kidd, Dawn Jack, Ray Steyger, Ritchie Timms, Kath Hedger, Julie Steyger, Mandy Westwood and Toni Carter.

● Ali Ray, Lauren Steyger, Nerissa Carter.

● Jake Steyger and Terry Hall.

● Rudi Tromp, Graham Atkinson and Anne Atkinson, Deb Tromp.

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High achievers in Yea Our advertisers are making news.

■ The gang at Watts River Brewing are celebrating their third birthday this weekend. There is local live music, birthday brews and pizza. Celebrate at 7 Hunter Rd, Healesville on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Phone: 5962 1409.

■ Take a journey to Nathalia on Sunday (Oct. 20) for the Motorycle Show being conducted by the local Fire Brigade.

There will be many motorcycles on display, and there will be a Swap Meet and Market Stalls. The gates at the Nathalia Recreation Reserve open at 8am.

■ Looking for special places to go? Check out the Janesco Travel ad in this week’s edition. Perhaps it is your time to explore Japan? Phone: (02) 9004 7445.

■ Murrindindi Shire Council, in its weekly half-page advertisement, advises of a special meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 30, at which the position of Mayor for the year ahead will be decided.

■ The weekly print run of The Local Paper averages 3675 copies, with 8820 readership. Our Local Paper suite of websites average 29,794 ‘reads’ weekly from 3227 unique visitors. Plus there are an extra 1057 opt-in subscribers who request to receive the newspaper by email each week. That’s 39,671 verified ‘reads’ weekly. (Sept. 2019 figures, AW Stats.)

■ Local Paper ads are also seen, without extra charge, in the Melbourne Observer, which has 20,195 online ‘reads’ each week from 10,577 unique visitors.

So the group grand total is 58,866 weekly ‘reads’ from 13,804 unique visitors. That means VFM for our advertisers - Value For Money.

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■ Primary students from Yea competed in the national ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools) this year.

Students from both schools did well, with Joshua Dredge from Sacred Heart and Jasper Dalziel from Yea Primary achieving High Distinctions (placed in the top one per cent) in Science and Maths.

Each year the University of NSW runs a series of academic tests for students across Australia and internationally.

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The Spur

● Joshua Dredge from Sacred Heart and Jasper Dalziel from Yea Primary School

■ The closure of the Black Spur will be from 7am-5pm, Tues.Thurs. October 22-24, Detour via Yea and Alexandra.

NAIDOC award for Tyler Degenhard ■ Strathewen Primary School student Tyler Degenhard was last week presented with a NAIDOC Week Medal of Excellence.

Tyler contributed a piece of poetry about NAIDOC Week.

NAIDOC originally stood for ‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee’.

McEwen MHR Rob Mitchell made his way to Strathewen to make the presentation.

There were only 20 such awards presented nation-wide, so Tyler receiving this for his poem is a great achievement.

Strathewen Primary has had one recipient of this award in the past – who just happens to be Tyler’s sibling.

“One of my absolute favourite things about my job is getting to acknowledge the efforts and excellence of our local community members and today was a great example of that,” Mr Mitchellsaid.

“The 2019 NAIDOC Week School Initiative Competitions saw thousands of students from across the nation submit their entries for various creative catergories, including colouring competitions, poems and short stories and creative writing essays.

“I join the Strathewen Primary community in congratulating him on this incredible effort - you and your family should be very proud,” Mr Mitchell said.

Church birthday

■ New Horizons celebrated its 30th Birthday last Friday (Oct. 11) night at the Whittlesea Community Activity Centre.

WEXPO on Oct. 28

● Tyler Degenhard at Strathewen Primary School

● Rob Mitchell at Strathewen Primary School

■ WEXPO 2019 invites new residents, citizens, international students, refugees and migrants to learn about the services available in the City of Whittlesea.

Approximately 700 attendees are expected from 11am2pm on Monday, October 28 at the Council Offices, Great Hall, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang

Vehicle display

■ The annual historic Commercial Vehicle Display will be held at Yarra Glen Racebourse on Sunday, November 10.

There will be food stalls, rocker cover racing, children’s amusements, outside vendors, face paitning, live music and ‘touch a truck’.

Music at Seniors’ Festival ■ Murrindindi Shire Council’s Seniors’ Festival celebration, held last Wednesday (Oct. 8), saw community members enjoy devonshire tea and music by ‘Bev and Leigh’in the Alexandra Shire Hall.

Deputy Mayor Cr Leigh Dunscombe opened the event and welcomed guests.

“It was a great privilege to be able to welcome this group to the event and to have the opportunity to publicly acknowledge the tremen-

to our community,” Cr Dunscombe said.

“Many of our seniors have been and continue to be actively involved as volunteers, mentors and leaders in our community,” Cr Dunscombe said.

“The knowledge they share and the effort they put in – in service clubs, sports and community organisations, fundraisers and charities – is felt and appreciated in all corners of our Shire. Thanks to everyone involved for making it such a special week to be a senior in

Obituary Vale ‘John’ Page

● Thomas John Page ■ Condolences to our contemporaries at the Alexandra Standard with news of the passing of Thomas 'John' Page, former editor of that newspaper, 1957-1986.

John and his brother Bert were a formidable team; John as Editor and Manager, Bert running the more mechanical side of the business.

On a weekly basis, the Page brothers would process our photos when we conducted the Yea Chronicle newspaper, 1984-1993.

The Page brothers were made joint Alexandra Shire citizens of the year in 1987.

They had sold the Standard business to Geoff and Carol Heyes in the previous September.

From the early 1900s, the Page family had operated the Quambatook Times, Chillingollah Star and Manangatang Courier newspapers.

Thomas ‘John’ Page had been a top student at Kerang High School, entering the family business in 1943.

The family came to Alexandra in June 1957. They subtly changed the title of their new acquisition to the Alexandra and Eildon Standard and set about modernizing the ageing equipment.

“John was more the business manager, reporter and editor, but he also took his turn on the Linotype as needed,” noted an historical fact sheet at www.esplash.me John remained single until 2003 when he married widow Wilma Hickson (née) Cameron. Wilma had known the family since her childhood days at Quambatook, where she was a school friend of Bert and John’s younger sister Beth.

John played tennis and in later years golf.

“It is recognised that Bert and John did much good work ‘behind the scenes’ and were ‘thorough gentlemen’.

“They had a policy of not reporting local Court news, nor of being critical of locals, no matter their status; all were entitled to some privacy. They invited local news items for publication,” noted E-Splash.

Upon their ‘retirement’ in August 1986, they received many letters of congratulation upon their retirement, including a treasured one from Tom Dignam, the former publisher of the Yea Chronicle thanking them for their friendship, support and assistance over many years, it was recorded.

“At the annual Australia Day celebrations in 1987, Bert and John were jointly named as Citizen of the Year by the Alexandra Shire.”

Mrs Emily Page passed away at Alexandra on November 22, 1991, aged 96, and was returned to Quambatook where she is buried with her husband, amongst other Page and Cottrell family members.

Bert passed away on March 10, 2010, aged 8,5 and is buried at the Alexandra Cemetery.

John was living in care at Darlingford Upper Goulburn Nursing Home.

A funeral service for Mr Thomas John Page will be held at 11.30am tomorrow (Thurs., Oct. 17) at the Murrindindi Chapel, Alexandra. At the conclusion of the service, the cortège will proceed to the Alexandra Cemetery. Arrangements are in the hands of McCormack's.

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Crosses to the false scare campaign that Murrindindi Councillors were going to sell off public parkland at Eildon. The Council has actually started some initial research and consultation on the future of play spaces in Eildon, including the possibility of a regional playground.

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Indi MHR Dr Helen Haines will visit Yea later this month, and attend a new building ceremony to be held at Sacred Heart School.

Sacred Heart Yea is holding a New Building Opening Ceremony on Monday, ● Helen Haines October 28 at 10 am. Senator Jane Hume will be conducting the official opening with special guest Dr Haines and Mr Richard Anderson.

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Congratulations to Flowerdale Community House for being nomi nated as a Semi-Finalist in the Regional Achievement and Community Awards.

Sad that the Central Bowls Division website of fixtures and results has been discontinued . Respected CBD Secretary Ann Argent says: “The Central Bowls website is no longer, as Bowls Victoria have introduced a new system. Our central results are going to be done manually, as the new system hasn’t the capability to enter them.”

● Lio’s Legacy cyclists in Yea with James Tobin of Sunrise (Ch. 7).

Photos: Rachael Hocking The national Sunrise TV program (Seven Network) was in Yea on Sunday morning. Weather presenter James Tobin stationed himself in High St, where local girl Indi Hocking welcomed him.

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Yea real estate agent Deb Robinson has a ‘sold’ sticker on the for sale sign of the iconic Carter’s Milk Bar in High St, Yea. Chookas to the Yappers theatrical group on ‘Lady In Black’ rehears ing for an Oct. 18 opening night.

Alexandra RSL will hold a Centenary Celebration of the League at its November 24 Christmas Lunch.

Send your contribution to: editor@LocalMedia.com.au Contributions will be published at the sole discretion of the Editor.

■ Last week’s editions of The Local Paper and Melbourne Observer were published online, but not in print. Editor Ash Long had been taken to hospital by ambulance, but is now back at the desk. Advertisers’ accounts have been adjusted accordingly. Some items from the Oct. 9 issue have been carried forward to this week’s edition.

Junior cricket

■ Alexandra and Yea are combining for an Under 16 cricket side in the Seymour District Cricket Association Sunday competition. Home ground is Leckie Park, Alexandra.

First of 14 rounds was played last Sunday (Oct. 13). Other teams are Eastern Hill, Broadford and Kilmore.

Yea is not fielding an Under 14 team. There are six teams in that competition: Kilmore Blue, Tallarook, Alexandra (home ground is Showgrounds), Kilmore White, Broadford and Eastern Hill. First of 12 rounds will be played this Saturday (Oct. 19). ● Graeme Stoney and Bruce McCormack ■ The Mountain Cattle- nearly 200 years – in Decem“I will, of course, continue men’s Association of Victoria ber this year my son, grand- to remain involved with the welcomed a new president, children, family and I will all MCAV,” Mr Stoney said. with Merrijig farmer Bruce saddle up and ride out again; “Our work is far from finMcCormack stepping into the it’s a part of who we are, and ished – we want to see action chair. it’s why we have such a strong on fuel loads, deer numbers, Mr McCormack’s family connection and affinity with the bush access, brumbies, Parks has an association with the bush around us.” promotion and so much more High Country that stretches Mr McCormack takes over – the MCAV is about managing back longer than the MCAV it- the reins as MCAV president the State Forest and National self, with five generations of from fellow Merrijig Mountain Parks that both benefit the land McCormacks before him hav- Cattlemen, Graeme Stoney. and the people who visit.” ing run cattle into the hills Mr Stoney has long been at Both Mr McCormack and around Mansfield. the forefront of the MCAV’s Mr Stoney will be at the “I’m am very proud, and fight. He was a key player in MCAV’s annual Get Together, very humbled, to be taking on the successful petition to retain scheduled to be held in their the president’s position,” Mr grazing when the Alpine Na- home town of Merrijig this McCormack said. tional Park was formed in 1989 coming January.

“This organisation means a – and has been part of the on“This will be a great opporlot to me, my family and my going fight to return cattle to the tunity for us to really showcase way of life.”

Park when the Government re- what we, as an organisation, are Mr McCormack runs a moved them in 2005. all about,” Mr McCormack commercial Angus operation Mr Stoney has also been a said. from the family property, firm believer that fuel loads in “From celebrating the hisLeonora, with his cattle graz- the bush are at dangerous lev- tory of our pioneers to horse ing the country around Moun- els, and has called on the gov- racing through the bush, the Get tain Number Three and the ernment multiple times to heed Together is a family friendly King Valley every summer. indigenous advice on traditional weekend where even the dog “We’ve been doing this for burning methods. is invited.”

Worms on Wheels ● James Tobin and Indi Hocking State Minister Jaala Pulford chose Eildon as the place to an nounce a new app for boaters to link up with conditions at boat ramps across Victoria. Ms Pulford was heard on UGFM - Radio Murrindindi, which used its new outside broadcast van at the weekend.

Local Briefs Carried forward

■ When organic waste – like food scraps – decomposes in landfill, it emits methane, which is one of the most harmful greenhouse gases and a significant contributor to our changing climate.

Murrindindi Shire Council Environment Portfolio Councillor, Bec Bowles said managing organic waste at home is a great way to do your bit for our environment and a fun and easy way to turn your scraps into a rich fertiliser your garden will love.

“If you’re interested in learning more, Alexandra Secondary College’s ‘Worms on Wheels’ students, with a bit of help from Murrindindi Shire Council, are set to host a worm farming and composting workshop on Saturday October 19,” Cr Bowles said.

“You might have seen the students out and about in Alexandra collecting food scraps from businesses on their ‘Worms on Wheels’ bike.

“Council was really pleased to donate 10 new worm farms to the school earlier this year to help the students expand the project and master the art of worm farming.

“The Upper Goulburn Landcare Network are also big supporters of the Worms on Wheels project.

“Since then, the students have become expert composters and worm farmers and this workshop is great chance for them to share their skills with the community.

“As part of the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the students’ composting and worm faming projects, as well as whether compost or worm farming is right for you and how to set up and maintain a

Kinglake plays ■ Kinglake will play in a designated oneday cricket competition with 10 teams in the Northern Metro association starting on Saturday (Oct. 19). The first game, at 1.30pm at the Kinglake Memorial Reserve, will be against Cameron. Other sides are Northern Socials, Fiji Victorian, Preston Footballers, Strath-ewn, Dennis, Fairfield, Camrea and Sagarmatha.

U3A celebrates ■ The University of the Third Age celebrated Murrindindi Shire seniors on Friday (Oct. 11)with a special performance from the Alexandra & District Senior Citizens Club’s ‘Singing for Pleasure’ group held at the Alexandra Senior Citizens Club.

Caveat motor sport

■ An extreme Motorsport event will be held at the Mafeking Rover Park. Caveat, from 10am-4pm on Saturday, October 26.

Top Mason in town

■ The man who will next year be Grand Master of Victoria’s Freemasons, is to visit Alexandra tomorrow. Richard Elkington, currently Deputy Grand Master of the men’s fraternity, will be at the Alexandra Masonic Centre (Thurs.,Oct. 17). He will be in town for the Albert Edward Lodge’s installation of Greg Thorneycroft as Master. He takes over from Shane Wheatland.

Locals at The Fest

system at home. I really encourage you to come along to this fantastic event, which is being held at the Embassy of Ideas inAlexandra from 10am to 12 Noon on Saturday October 19.

“While the event is free, there are limited places for the workshop, so please register your attendance at https://www.trybooking.com/ 554905 or by phoning 0439 801 550,” Cr Bowles said.

Meeting tonight at Murrindindi

■ A community meeting is to be held at 6pm tonight (Wed.) at the Murrindindi Community Hub about an application for a residential hotel and restaurant at ‘Balaclava’, 707 Murrindindi Rd. Aim of the meeting is to inform about the proposal, and provide guidance about pointing points of view to Murrindindi Council.

■ Amie Grisold, Joe and Mikayla Robassa, and Jacob Fitzgerald will be some of the local artists to appear at The Fest at Kangaroo Ground on Sunday, November 17, at a fundraising event for much needed fire fighting equipment for County Fire Authority units at Kangaroo Ground, Panton Hill, St Andrews and Christmas Hills.

The event - which will include a silent auction, food and music - will be held from 12 Noon-6pm at Easthill Estate, 100 Kangaroo Ground-StAndrews Rd.

Art Show move

■ Detailed plans are already underway for the 2020 Art Show to be conducted by the Rotary Club of Yea from January 24-27.

Opening night will be from 7.30pm on Friday, January 24. The show will be oipen, 10am-5pm on January 25-27, and 10am-3pm on January 28, at the Yea Shire Hall. There will be a French theme.

A separate Craft Show is going to be launched in April around ANZAC Day.

At Fawcett Hall

■ Fawcett Hall will conduct its propular Cafe and Market from 9am-4pm on Saturday-Sunday, October 26-27, in conjunction with the Alexandra and District Open Gardens.

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Vale Bruce Kindred ■ We regret to hear the news of the passing of Yea identity Bruce Kindred at the weekend.

Bruce was a former Headmaster of Yea High School, and had many community activities including Lions, Yea Golf Club and St Luke’s Anglican Church.

Bruce, nicknamed ‘Freddie’, was vitally interested in the achievements of local young people, who had come under the guidance of he and wife Jenny at YHS. Bruce had actually died a few years back, when his heart stopped. He was brought back to life.

On Friday, Bruce was airlifted from Yea to a Melbourne hospital, but died.

Our sincere condolences to Jenny and the family.

A service will be held at St Luke’s, Yea, at 11am Fri. (Oct. 18).

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● Our photo of Bruce Kindred from exactly 30 years ago (Oct. 1989).

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Stamp of approval

■ ‘Well done’ to McEwen MHR Rob Mitchell who made a speech in Federal Parliament aboutAustralia Post’s failure to provide Express Post services to some local areas.

Because of his pressure on Australia Post, the organisation’s Head of Regulatory Affairs, David Jancik, made a statement late last week that the ‘Next Day Guarantee’ would now apply to areas including Mernda, Doreen, Wallan and Beveridge.

The progress would not have happened had Mr Mitchell’s carried outr his advocacy.

■ We all want success for events in Murrindindi.

The inaugural Lake Eildon Boating and Fishing Show was held last weekend.

Organisers had hopes to attract about half the crowd that come to the Alexandra Truck Show.

They will need to do more to find that success.

Here are a few constructive suggestions: ■ For whoever ‘owns’ the road at the Harbour: please repair the road pavment before the show, not afterwards. The road surafce was a real safety hazard.

■ The car parking was decidely disabled un-friendly.

Use the nearby roadway.

■ More signage.

Even locals were unsure where to go.

■ Better location maps on the internet next time.

■ Much more local publicity for the show next year please. Many more locals would have attended.

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■ We werte sad to that a service to celebrate the life of Peter Linton Cox was held at Seymour Football Club Rooms last Friday (Oct. 11). A private burial followed.

Arrangements were in the hands of Howard Squires Funerals.

Editor’s Diary Editor Ash Long first started newspaper work in 1969. He began writing for local newspapers in 1973. Over those 46 years he has kept extensive diaries and local photo files.

From Our Files - 30 Years Ago October 1989

‘Super-Blitz’

■ Hundreds of motorists were stopped at a ‘Super-Bl;itz’held at the Yarck Weighbridge over three days in 1989. ‘Operation Stop Most’ put 20 vehicles off the road for being unroadworthy, and another 20 cars were booked by the Environment Protection Authority for noise and emission offences.

Station works

■ Local MLA Max McDonald declared himself behind Yea council’s bid to have repairs done to the old Yea Railway Station.

He wrote to State Transport Minister, Jim Kennan, urging works to the building.

Tourism funds

■ Yea Council funds were to be possibly used to develop a Central Highlands tourist group, 30 years ago. It was suggested that the Yarra Valley, Acheron Valley, Shires of Yea, Alexandra, Mansfield and City of Whittlesea be involved.

Arrears interest

■ Late ratepayers in Yea Shire were to pay a new rate of 20 per cent interest on their overdue payments. The rate was previously set at 17.25 per cent.

Garden award

■ Strath Creek Primary School received an encouragement award in the 1989 Garden State Awards.

Safety gear

■ Yea Shire Manager - Operations, Steve McElroy, said all outdoor staff had been issued with protective clothing. “It is their responsibility to wear them.”

Decorations up

■ Yea Council agreed to erect and store Christmas decorations organised by the Yea Development Committee, following a requets by Secretary Rosalie Murphy.

Boundary Ck wins

■ Boundary Creek 8-118 were too strong for Glenburn in the first round of the Yea and District Cricket Association. Scott Handsaker and Patrick Ryen had a strong partnership. Peter Rollason bowled 3-16.

Flashback: Yea High School staff, 1973

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Spur meeting at Marysville

Taurus:April 21- May 20.

Colour red Lucky day. Friday Racing numbers 6.3.2.1.

Lotto numbers 1.6.23.35.5.40.

Financial problems should start to ease. Time spent in the company of loved ones should give you more pleasure and follow your instincts if placing bets. A past opportunity should re surface.

Cancer: June 22- July 22.

Colour white Lucky day. Wednesday Racing numbers 5.6.3.2.

Lotto numbers 1.6.23.35.4.20.

Don't mix business and your love life; your mind may be on other things and your judgement where business is concerned may be out of sink. Wiser not to speculate over the next week or two.

Leo: July 23-August 22.

Colour lilac Lucky day Thursday Racing numbers 3.6.5.2.

Lotto numbers 13.15.26.24.40.33.

Gains will come through careful planning. Most will be in an emotional state and more responsive to the needs of loved ones. And most will need a good holiday.

Virgo: August 23- September 23.

Colour orange Lucky day Saturday Racing numbers 6.3.5.2.

Lotto numbers 13.15.24.40.33.20.

Most will be re decorating or moving things around you trying to create a more harmonious place to work or entertain in. health improvements and energy levels should rise.

Libra: September 24- October 23.

Colour black Lucky day Thursday Racing numbers 9.6.4.1.

Lotto numbers .1.6.15.24.40.33.

A good period for a bargain, whether buying or selling.

Most will find it easier to concentrate on what is important to you making decisions easier to do. Making loved ones happy will bring the greatest rewards.

Scorpio: October 24- November 22.

Colour white Lucky day Friday Racing 6.5.4.2.

Lotto numbers 13.15.26.34.40.33.

A good time to ask those in a position to be of help to grant you favours. Disputes over money can be avoided by not lending any of your hard earned cash. Socialising should be exciting, but expensive.

Sagittarius: November 23- December 20 Lucky colour jade green Lucky day.Thursday Racing numbers 3.2.3.2.

Lotto numbers 13.15.24.40.33.5.

Someone close by could be ill advised; wiser to use your own judgement. Many could be making permanent commitments and many could realize that their loved one is also their best friend.

Capricorn: December 21- January 19.

Colour white Lucky day Tuesday Racing 4.2.6.3.

Lotto numbers 1.6.23.25.40.6 Rely more on yourself when making decisions. A new job or working relationship could be very successful.

Bonds with loved ones should be strengthened as your lover is your best supporter. Some will discover their artistic side.

● There was a big attendance at the Black Spur public forum at Marysville.

■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish joined with Environmental concerns were raised by the Murrindindi Council and Vic Roads officials public and officials. to hear the community’s concerns about Black Concerns have escalated this year, especially Spur safety, at a public meeting held at Marys- following a tragedcy where a roadside tree fell ville last week. on a motorist’s car, resulting in the death of a The Council said it was undertaking feasi- woman. A wild storm had preceded the accibility options for an alternative route to the dent in which another three people had been Maroondah Hwy which carries large volumes injured. of traffic between Healesville and Narbethong.

The highway has been subject to frequent More than 200 people attended the forum, closures, and works are proposed for daylight asking questions of Vic Roads officials, who hours on Tuesday-Thursday next week (Oct 25said that the State Government was providing 27). Vic Roads staff received many questions $2.2 million for immediate interim works. and suggestions.

Environment News

Key speaker at Yea ■ A session led by the internationally acclaimed geneticist, Professor Ary Hoffmann, was held at the YWater Discovery Centre this month.

The topic Adapting Nature to Climate Change was the first of six sessions in the speaker series Connecting, Engaging and Empowering Communities to be more environmentally aware. The series is sponsored by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal.

World class research studies have been undertaken by

● Professor Ary Hoffmann

Sizzler for Cubs

Aquarius: January 20- February 19.

Lucky colour brown Lucky day Monday Racing numbers 5.6.2.3.

Lotto numbers 12.15.26.24.40.33.

Some could be taking a few risks with their love relationships just to prove some things to themselves. Any effort you put in to your career affairs should bring rewards. Luck in a punt could come.

Pisces: February 20- march 20.

Colour pink Lucky day. Tuesday Racing 6.3.2.1.

Lotto numbers 1.6.23.35.40.10.

Home is where the heart is and loved ones bring great happiness. Although a temporary change could have unsettled you, the effect should be very short term. Travel could bring the unusual.

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Pram strolls

Aries: March 21-April 20.

Colour blue.

Lucky day Monday Racing numbers 4.5.6.2.

Lotto numbers 1.6.12.24.40.33.

A very busy period likely with major changes. Life is more exciting and you will develop more interest in anything going on around you. Home entertainment likely to become very hectic.

Gemini: May 21- June 21.

Colour green Lucky day Monday Racing numbers 1.6.3.2.

Lotto numbers 1.6.13.25.40.42.

Financial opportunities should be on offer and some can expect a big gain. Unwise to give advice in any friends love life problems. Some interesting opportunities to socialize are indicated.

Murrindindi Matters

● The cubs of 1st Alexandra Scouts held a sausage sizzle fundraiser outside Foodworks Alexandra on Saturday. Pictured are Kate Jenkins (‘Raksha’), Kelly Menzies (‘Akela’), Eric De Groot and Aryeon De Goot.

Professor Hoffmann and his international collaborators to understand how flora and fauna adapt to global climate change.

Their work has shown that the environment and genetics are both key factors in species resilience and adaptation.

He cited a number of examples where the same species of animal or plant is thriving in different climatic conditions through adaptation.

One study by Professor Hofmann and colleagues revealed that coral reefs in the Middle East thrive in water temperature four degrees Celsius hotter than current temperatures on the Great Barrier Reef.

Adapting the Middle Eastern corals to the Australian environment holds prospects for mitigating against reef destruction through coral bleaching.

The second session in the series will be held at Beaufort Manor in Yea on Friday, November 15.

Renowned CSIRO international scientist Professor David Karoly will discuss Climate Change and Community Responses. The evening will include a twocourse dinner and bar facilities will be available.

Bookings can be

■ Murrindindi Children’s Network is inviting local parents and kids to join in the ‘pram strolls’ scheduled to happen around the Shire during Children’s Week, from Saturday October 19 to Sunday October 27.

Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay said the theme for Children’s Week this year is ‘children have the right to be healthy, safe and happy’.

“And research shows that exercise and feeling connected to others are important for wellbeing. We also know that when children learn about their natural environment, they learn skills that build confidence. That’s why we’re pleased to be holding a series of ‘pram stroll’ events.

“I encourage you to join in a pram stroll.

There’s no need to RSVP and it’s totally free, just turn up on the day ready to play. We will be providing some yummy fruit after the stroll, but bring along any other snacks you might need, and don’t forget to dress for the weather on the day,” Cr McAulay said.

Pram strolls will run at: ■ Eildon Pondage on Tuesday October 22 from 10am ■ Yea Wetlands on Wednesday October 23 from 10am ■ Gallipoli Park in Marysville on Thursday October 24 from 10am ■ Bollygum Park in Kinglake on Friday October 25 from 10am For more information, see Murrindindi Children’s Network on Facebook or give Council a call on 5772 0333.

Weed control ■ Conditions are ripe for weeds to grow and spread, says Murrindindi Shire Council.

The Council will be kicking off its weed control program in the coming weeks, with contractors set to spray many roadsides for Chilean Needle Grass, Blackberry, Broom, St John’s Wort, Gorse, Paterson’s Curse and Sweet Briar.

Environment Portfolio Councillor, Bec Bowles, said part of the problem is that weeds don’t respect property boundaries.

“It’s absolutely essential landowners take action on their own property to prevent the spread of weeds. Especially those weeds which present a really high risk to livestock, pastures and the environment,” Cr Bowles said.

“Chilean Needle Grass, sometimes mistaken for other native spear grasses, is a prime example of a ‘high-risk’ weed. The grass can severely reduce pasture productivity and contaminate hay. Its needle-like seed can injure both stock and other animals by burrowing into their mouths, hides and fleeces.

“This grass has earned its classification as a ‘Weed of National Significance’ because of its ability to spread quickly and out-compete pasture and native grasses. It poses potentially disastrous economic and environmental impacts.

“For the past five years, Council has collaborated with Regional Roads Victoria, to spray highways around the Shire for Chilean Needle Grass.

“This year, RRV will be spraying along the Goulburn Valley Hwy from Molesworth to Dairy Creek Rd, the Melba Highwayfrom Yea to Langs Rd and Yea-Whittlesea Rd from Yea to Deepdene Rd. We will be treating Council-managed roadsides for the Grass in these areas as well.

“Spring is a good time to identify Chilean Needle Grass as it’s in flower. Unfortunately though, because seeds are produced in three sites on this grass, slashing alone won’t adequately control it.

“Given the weed’s ability to create persistent seed, we need to act quickly and collectively to eradicate any small, newly-established infestations of Chilean Needle Grass,” Cr Bowles said.

For more information, see www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/ weedmanagement

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What The Papers Say Roos stupidity

■ The Victorian Government has cruelled farmers trying to manage kangaroo numbers by making the state’s kangaroo pet food program unworkable, according to Member for Euroa, Steph Ryan.

Kangaroos controlled under an Authority to Control Wildlife permit can no longer be processed for pet food under the state government changes. ‘‘Removing kangaroos culled under a permit is utter stupidity,’’ Ms Ryan said.

- Seymour Telegraph

Busy year

■ Mansfield Council, and the shire in general, have had their share of controversy this year, but it can’t be denied that all the community services were certainly busy.

Seventy-one new babies were supported by council’s maternal and child health service; there were more than 17,000 visits to the swimming pool; 131 registered cats and dogs were returned to their owners; 4456 community meals were provided; and more than 3400 people attended programs at the library.

These are just some of the facts and figures from council’s annual report presented in full at the regular council meeting on October 15.

- Mansfield Courier

Court date set

■ A hearing date in March next year has been set for former state election candidate Meralyn Klein who will contest assault charges.

Klein allegedly elbowed a volunteer at Whittlesea Early Voting Centre during last year’s state election campaign.

Police allege Ms Klein walked past the victim, and using her left arm, elbowed the right side of the victim’s stomach.

Ms Klein previously told the Review she denied the allegation in its entirety.

“I am in no doubt that this is a politicallymotivated attempt to ruin my reputation and I will be vigorously contesting this malicious and untrue claim in court,” she said.

The hearing date is set for March 26 at Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court.

- Whittlesea Review

Animals injured

■ Unfortunately, for the team at Healesville Sanctuary, Spring comes with a spike in the number of wombats, kangaroo and koala joeys, and even a baby emu being treated for road trauma at the Australian Wildlife Health Centre.

Since September 1, the AWHC has seen 137 patients, who have come into contact with cars, other animals, and also the heavy rains of the past month.

AWHC manager Gerry Ross said the hospital sees a marked rise in wildlife cases in spring and summer because of the breeding conditions.

- Mountain Views Mail

SKM re-opens

■ Nillumbik Council will return to embattled recycling giant SKM when the Coolaroo site reopens. The council was one of dozens forced to divert recycling to landfill after SKM’s collapse earlier this year.

Waste management company Cleanaway acquired SKM’s $60 million debt in August, appointing KordaMentha as business managers. Council chief executive Carl Cowie confirmed Nillumbik was “attempting to negotiate” with KordaMentha to have its recycling accepted at the SKM Laverton North site until Coolaroo reopened.

- Diamond Valley Leader

Roos sprayed

■ People often think that it is the council that sprays the kangaroos on the side of the road but that’s not the case.

It is normally done by rescuers to let others know that the animal has been checked for young.

- Whittlesea Leader

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Court Lists Seymour Magistrates’ Court - Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, October 23 Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division.

Victoria Police - Burke, M (40361) v Nicholson, Terrence.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Stephens, S (40205) v Manning, Scott Adrian. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Prosser, N (35014) v Hughes, David. UniMornington Thursday, October 24 Victoria Police - Mapperson, J (44313) v Bettridge, Anthony James. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Kamali, V (42448) v Borham, Shane. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Mcpartlan, M (22827) v Ariyawansa, Ranasingha Arachchige. Highway Patrol-Wallan Victoria Police - Voisey, M (27261) v Garlick, Donna. UniYea Victoria Police - Biderman, S (38335) v Curwood, Dylan.

Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Kamali, V (42448) v Inness, Allen. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Caso, O (43621) v Britton, David. UniGreensborough Victoria Police - Heather, D (42932) v Gleeson, Renee.

Uni-Craigieburn Victoria Police - Wright, B (36938) v Stevens, Thomas.

Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Keevil, A (43714) v Jones, Steven. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Warren, M (41378) v Gargan, James.

Socit-Mernda Victoria Police - Garbutt, E (35708) v Young, Michael Alexander. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Rogers, M (40077) v Dolheguy, Troy John.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Wills, S (38147) v Birney, Judy. Operations Response Team One Victoria Police - Rhead, A (40227) v Bult, Sofie. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Garbutt, E (35708) v Murphy, Ziek. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Yates, C (42281) v Neukother, Brandon.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Kamali, V (42448) v Gargan, James. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Ellis, J (40810) v Younan, Iwan. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Donohue, B (41483) v Quick, Stewart.

Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Rossetti, T (42521) v Shingles, Leigh. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Wilson, J (30444) v Gatt, Shane. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Rossetti, T (42521) v Mcdonald, Steven.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Davidson, Kathryn.

Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Day, Shannon Patrick. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Dowell, C (24892) v Tran, Hendo. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Ziebell, K (39453) v Trim, Brandon.

Socit-Seymour Victoria Police - Bennett, N (36915) v Gargan, James. Ciu-

Contents of Court Lists are intended for information purposes only.

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. Victoria Police - Rhead, A (40227) v Jensen, Sandy. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Thomas, S (40419) v Smith, Troy. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Boxall, T (39656) v Luca, Fil. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Gordolo, C (30144) v Keioskie, Stephen.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Yates, C (42281) v Smith, Troy. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Smith, Troy. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Wu, Haowen. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Doody, Natalie. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Pezzimenti, P(32040) v Tennant, Jay Brian.

Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Pezzimenti, P (32040) v Baker, Kane. Highway Patrol-Seymour

Victoria Police - Telfer, J (38560) v Garbutt, Courtney.

Uni-Heidelberg Victoria Police - Grant, B (28598) v Johnson, Rachael Jade. Ciu-Mitchell DEDJTR - Krumins, L v Tieman, Peter Anthony. Dept Eco Dev, Jobs, Trans & Resources Victoria Police - Carr, C (30225) v Taylor, Peter Michael. Uni-Port Fairy Victoria Police - Webster, B (41109) v Harrison, Crystal Lillian. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Brady, Neil Adrian. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (18457) v Cole, Corey Adam. Victoria Police Executive Unknown - Amodio, O v Burns, Kristy Community Corrections Centre - Deans, K v Metzke, Robert. Community Corrections Centre Mansfield Magistrates’ Court - Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, October 23 Victoria Police - Blackall, J (39856) v Watt, Wendy. UniMansfield Thursday, October 24 Victoria Police - Mannix, M (27107) v Flynn, Brendan Vincent. Uni-Eildon Wednesday, October 30 Victoria Police - Stevens, M (34763) v Walls, Damien Robert. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Barras, W (33870) v Gosling, Reuben.

State Hwy Patrol-North Victoria Police Woodstock, S (39399) v Patras, Yani Constantine. Highway PatrolMansfield Victoria Police - Swan, P (39871) v Santos, John Rafael.

Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Galway, J (29278) v Mohammadi, Nesar.

Mounted Branch Victoria Police - Cunningham, B (37768) v Callaghan, Jackson Leigh. Uni-Fawkner Victoria Police - Mcdonald, G (40664) v Kelly, Monica.

Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Cusack, S (28652) v Goulter, Bonnie Marie. Ciu-Alexandra Victoria Police - Scannell, M (35182) v Torney, Glenn.

Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Scannell, M (35182) v Torney, Glenn.

Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Magnay, E (42352) v Winkler, Callum.

Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Watkins, R (33441) v Scott, Clinton. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Mcdonald, G (40664) v O'connor, Luke Anthony. Highway PatrolMansfield Victoria Police - Mclachlan, M (29272) v Slaveski, Nikolce.

Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Young, S (25481) v Drew, Jeremy. UniMansfield Victoria Police - Parker, H (39579) v Bell, Joel. Uni-Eildon Victoria Police - Parker, H (39579) v Bell, Joel. Uni-Eildon Victoria Police - Stephens, S (40205) v Bell, Joel. UniAlexandra Victoria Police - Lee, J (31468) v Bell, Joel. UniMarysville Victoria Police - Cleary, P (24774) v Allen, Thomas Anthony. State Hwy Patrol-West

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Croquet Club

■ Despite unpropitious weather the St. John's Alexandra Croquet Club held a most successful opening on Saturday, 14th inst., in the church grounds. Owing to a very damp croquet lawn members arranged competitions on the various lawns of the church, and they appreciated very much the permission granted them to do so by Rev. Leaver and church authorities. For the first time club members dressed in traditional white looked very effective and they plan to have club blazers also.

Y.G. Presbyterians

■ During the evening service (at Yarra Glen Presybterian Church) a welcome was tendered by the congregation to the new minister and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Robinson. Monday; October 2 was a redletter night for the Sunday School. In the presence of a large and appreciative gathering of parents and friends the scholais joyfully received the Welfare of Youth Shield, which they secured for the ensuing year with a percentage of 92.

Doreen pioneer

■ Mrs. Sarah Ann Collins, of Doreen, has died at the age of 64 years. Mrs. Collins was a very old resident, and her family has been associated with the development of the Whittlesea Shire for many years.

Whittlesea Show

■ Whittlesea Agricultural Showwill be held on the show ground on Saturday, November 4 and a happy day is promised. The Secretary will be in Whittlesea at the Coffee Palace on Saturday October 28 to receive entries. Included among the judges is the factory manager and the assistant to the factory manager of the Rosella Preserving Co., to judge the preserves and sauces. Both Mr. Andrew and Mr. Mount are considered to be the State's leading authorities on preserving.

Panton Hill

■ Unless the members of the Panton Hill Fruitgrowers' Association jolt themselves out of the apathy into which they have sunk in the past few months it seems likely that the annual Horticultural Show will have to be abandoned.

For the second occasion in two months there were not sufficient members at the meeting of the Panton Hill Fruitgrowers' Association to constitute a quorum last Thursday.

This extraordinary falling off of in-terest in the Association is particularly deplorable at the moment as the Secretary (Mr. C. Harris) desires to read the engineer's report on the Nink's Valley Water Scheme.

Alexandra Dairy

■ Production for September showed an increase of 20 p.c. on August and 17 p.c. above that of September of last year; whilst butterfat payments averaged 1/3 per lb. and absorbed a total of £4.562/11/0.

Quite a lot of correspondence from the various bodies associated with dairying dealt with the sales of butter overseas and its proper re alisation price, together with its relation to the price that should be paid at present for butterfat.

Mernda hit-run

■ Mr. and Mrs. Tyson Creightonof Wollert had a narrow escape from serious injury last Sunday night when their car was struck by a hit-run motorist near the Mernda crossing on the main Whittlesea Road.

Mr. Creighton was driving in the direction of Yan Yean, and as he approached the crossing, a car approach.ed, struck the front mudguard of his car a glancing blow, and went on.

Mr Creighton's car ran off the road, but neither he nor his wife was injured.

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Murrindindi locals enjoy their weekend

Photos: Ash Long

● Abby Tranter and Tess Tranter at the Alexandra Railway Market.

● Jenny Litherland and David Yencken at the re-branded Yenckens stores.

● Laurie Jackson of Whittley Marine at the Boating Show, Eildon.

● Richie Timms at the Motor Neurone Disease event at Alexandra.

● Jane Laws and David Hackney at the Alexandra Timber Tramway Market.

● Lauren Steyger and Julie Steyger at Rebel Park for the MND ‘welcome’.

● Steve Walker, Mary Papantoniou, Paul McCarthy at the Boating Show.

● Tony Kebbell (Eildon Outboard), David Williams and Bill Milona at Eildon.

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Alexandra Annual Spring Show ■ Arrangements are underway for the 136th AlexandraAnnual Spring Show on Saturday, November 9 The Show is run by the Alexandra Pastoral and Agricultural Association led by Ian Bates (President), with Sara Murray as Secretary.

Arena Events Welsh, Pony Club, Stockhorses, Standardbreds, Pony Breeds, Pintos, Arabians, Harness.

Three Open Rings.

Head Steward: Helen Godfrey.

Horse Steward: Anne Larkin.

Sub-Committee: Vicki McKernan, Jacinta Collard, Gaye Fisher.

■ Champion and Reserve Champion Ridden Galloway ■ Champion and Reserve Champion Ridden Hunter Galloway ■ Champion and Reserve Champion Rider 12 Years and Under 18 Years ■ Champion and Reserve Champion Ridden Hack ■ Champion and Reserve Champion Hunter Hack

Ring Four. Shetlands, Miniature Ponies, Pintos and Coloured Judge: Les Judd ■ Champion and Reserve Champion Shetland Stallion or Colt ■ Champion and Reserve Champion Shetland Mare ■ Champion and Reserve ChamRing One: Hacks/Ponies/Galloways. pion Shetland Gelding ■ Champion and Reserve Cham- ■ Champion and Reserve Champion Led Hack. pion Shetland Yearling ■ Champion and Reserve Cham- ■ Supreme Champion Led Shetpion Led Hunter Hack. land no exceeding 8.2hh ■ Champion and Reserve Cham- ■ Champion and Reserve Champion Hidden Hack. pion Shetland Stallion or Colt ■ Champion and Reserve Cham- ■ Champion and Reserve Champion Ridden Hunter Hack. pion Shetland Mare ■ Champion and Reserve Cham- ■ Champion and Reserve Champion Senior Rider. pion Shetland Gelding ■ Champion and Reserve Cham- ■ Champion and Reserve Champion Ridden Small Pony. pion Shetland Yearling ■ Champion and Reserve Cham- ■ Supreme Champion Led Shetpion Ridden Large Pony. land Over 8.2hh ■ Champion and Reserve Cham- ■ Champion and Reserve Champion Show Hunter Ridden Small pion Broken Coloured Shetland Pony Pony.

■ Champion and Reserve Cham■ Champion and Reserve Cham- pion Ridden Shetland pion Hunter Ridden Large pony.

■ Champion and Reserve Cham■ Champion and Reserve Cham- pion Miniature Pony Stallion or Colt pion Rider Under 12 Years.

■ Champion and Reserve Minia■ Champion and Reserve Cham- ture Pony Mare or Filly pion Ridden Galloway.

■ Champion and Reserve Minia■ Champion and Reserve Cham- ture Pony Gelding pion Ridden Hunter Galloway.

■ Supreme Champion Miniature Pony Ring Two. Galloways/Hacks/Ponies ■ Champion and Reserve Cham■ Champion and Reserve Cham- pion Pinto Stallion or Colt pion Led Galloway ■ Champion and Reserve Cham■ Champion and Reserve Cham- pion Pinto Gelding pion Led Hunter Galloway ■ Champion and Reserve Cham■ Champion and Reserve Cham- pion Pinto Mare pion Ridden Galloway ■ Supreme Led Champion Pinto ■ Champion and Reserve Cham- ■ Champion and Reserve Champion Hunter Galloway pion Ridden Pinto ■ Champion and Reserve Cham- ■ Coloured Horses and Ponies pion Rider 12 Years and Under 18 ■ Champion and Reserve ChamYears pion Coloured Horse and Pony ■ Champion and Reserve Champion Ridden Hack Ring Five. Arabians, Led and Rid■ Champion and resefve Hunter den Ponies, Harness Hack Arabians: Champion and Reserve ■ Champion and Reserve Cham- Champion Led Purebred pion Senior Rider ■ Champion and Reserve Cham■ Champion and Reserve Cham- pion Led derivative pion Ridden Small Pony ■ Champion and Reserve Cham■ Champion and Reserve Cham- pion Ridden Arabian pion Ridden Large Pony Australian Ponies: Champion and ■ Champion and Reserve Show Reserve Champion Australian Pony Hunter Champion Ridden Small Welsh: Champion and Reserve Pony Champion Welsh ■ Champion and Reserve Cham- Part Welsh: Champion and Reserve pion Show Hunter Ridden Large Champion Led Part Bred Welsh Pony Riding Ponies: Champion and Reserve Champion Led Riding Ponies Ring Three. Ponies/Galloways/ Ridden Registereed Ponies: ChamHacks pion and Reserve Ridden Registered ■ Champion and Reserve Cham- Pony pion Led Pony Standardbreds: Champion and Re■ Champion and Reserve Cham- serve Champion Led Standardbred pion Led Hunter Pony Harness Classes: Champion and ■ Champion and Reserve Cham- Reserve Turnout pion Ridden Small Pony ■ Champion and Reserve Cham■ Champion and Reserve Cham- pion Harness Pony (Non-Hackney) pion Ridden Large Pony ■ Champion and Reserve Cham■ Champion and Reserve Hunter pion Harness Horse (Non-Hackney) Champion Small Pony ■ Champion and Reserve Hackney ■ Champion and Reserve Show Horse or Pony Hunter Champion Ridden Large Pony Ring Six. Pony Club and ■ Champion and Reserve Cham- Stockhorse. pion Rider Under 12 Years Pony Club Classes

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Gymkhana Sunday, November 11 Ring 1. Open Judge: Chantelle Smith ■ Champion and Reserve Champion Ridden Mount ■ Champion and Reserve Champion Ridden Show Hunter ■ Champion and Reserve Champion Rider Ring 2. Fun Ring This ring isn to encourage noice riders; regular show riders are not eligible. No jackets or double bridles.

Hard hat and appropriate footwear required.

Volunteers steer P&A Assoc.

■ The Alexandra Pastoral and Agricultural Association Inc. is led by a team of committed volunteers including: President: Ian Bates Dog Obedience Club, Alexandra Vice-President: Tim Cavill Garden Centre, Alexandra GarTreasurer: Christina Irvine den Club, Alexandra Market, Secretary: Sara Murray Alexandra Newsagency and Lotto, Members of Council: Ian Alexandra Quilters, Alexandra Bates, Tim Cavill, Sara Murray, Signs,Alexandra Timber TramMatt Dean, Helen Godfrey, Gail way and Museum, Bedrock GarKneeshaw, Anne Larkin, Pam den Supplies, Cafe Alex, Eildon Petersen, Marg Rouse, Hans Van and District Woodwork Guild, Poppel, Christina Irvine, Dan Eildon Craft Group, Essence CofIrvine, Bradley Irvine, Leanne fee Lounge, Flowers by Nici ThScorah, Joanne Scorah, Peter ompson, Goody’s Discounts, Watts, Dot Jackson.

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James Swanton, Joan Coller, Life Members: Mrs E. Hall.

Leanne Scorah, Phyl Chancellor, Official gate keepers: Rotary Pam Petersen, Sharon Fox, H. & Club of Alexandra G. Hodson, NanyJan’s 3rd Drawer Parking: courtesy Alexandra Down, P & A Ladies’Auxiliary, R SES. Official Measurer: Mr D. & L. Scorah, R. & S. Wynn, Wettenhall Reddrops Food Works, Redgate Honorary Veterinary Surgeon: CWA, Redgate Espresso, Redgate Dr D. Norman Quilting, Rustic Simplicity, Sally Pavilion Sponsors: A & J Townsend, Simpsons’ Caltex SerRobinson Plumbing, Alexandra vice Station, Dent Family, Donson Apparel, Alexandra bakery and Family, Goulburn River Trust Cafe, Alexandra Corner Hotel, Farm, Laws Family, Shaw FamAlexandra Discounts, Alexandra ily, Yarck CWA, Yenckens.

Ring 3. Official HRCAV Show Judge: Rebecca Farren Card Secretary: Lisa Elward ■ Champion and Reserve Smartest On Parde ■ Champion and Reserve Ridden Mount ■ Champion and Reserve Rider ■ Champion Bird of the Show ■ Champion and Reserve Mount ■ Reserve Champion Bird of the Most Suitable Show ■ Standard Light Male and Female ■ Standard Heavy Male and Female This year theere is a Dairy Goat ■ Hardfeather Bantam Male and Demonstration with some pet Anglo- Female Nubian home-milking goats. Anglo ■ Softfeather Bantams Male and Nubians are known for their long ears Female and noisy bleets. They are a dual ■ Waterfowl Male and Female purpose goat that produce quality ■ Pekin Bantam meat and milk. The mik has a high ■ Breeding Pair butterfat content perfect for the home ■ Champion Turkey cheese maker.

Champion Junior Exhibit ■ 9am-2pm. Pat the cut long-eared ■ ■ Reserve Champion Junior Exhibit kids and their mums.

■ Champion Local Junior Exhibit ■ 10am. Milking and cheese mak■ Reserve Champion Local Junior ing demonstration.

■ 11am. Milking and cheese mak- Exhibit Open Classes ing demonstration.

Standard Light Breeds Standard Heavy Breeds Hardfeather Bantams Stewards: Bradley Irvine and Dan Modern Game Bantams Old English Bantams Irvine Softfeather Bantams ■ Champion Goat ■ Reserve Champion Goat Waterfowl Junior Section Local Junior Section Novelty Section

Poultry Competition

Dairy Goats

Meat Goats

VAS Fleece Competition

The winner of the overall champion fleece of the show will go on to be judged at a group final level in 2020.

Wool Selection Stewards: Leanne Scorah and Joanne Scorah ■ Local Junior (16 years and under) ■ Champion Merino Fleece of Show

Working Dog Trial

■ 7.30am. Competition starts and continues throughout the day.

Enquiries: Ian Bates, phone 0418 367 299

Pavilion Section

■ Pavilion Stewardesses President: Marg Rouse Secretary/Treasurer: Pam Petersen Fruit & Vegetables/Eggs: Marg Rouse Horticulture: Norma Hodson, Marcia Lamrock, Marie Collard, Hazel Kaye Cooking: Maureen Holohan, Pam Kingston, Joan Coller Handcrafts: Sye Wynn Woodwork: Pam Petersen Photography: Julie Kirby, Julie Hardy School Work: Pam Petersen Club Entry: Wendy Wemicke

Timetable of Events Saturday, November 9 ■ 7.30am. Working Dog trials commence. Dog Trial Area.

■ 9am. Market stalls and Carnival rides open for business. Market area/Side Show Alley.

■ 9am. Horse judging commences. Horse Arena.

■ 9am. Goat/Wool Pavilion opens. Goat/Wool Pavilion.

■ 9am. Ladies Pavilion opens.

Ladies Pavilion.

■ 9am. Alpaca display. Alpca and Meat Goat Marquee.

■ 9am. Meat Goat Judging commences. Alpaca and Meat Goat Marquee.

■ 9am. Free Kids activities all day. Wool Pavilion.

■ 9.30am. Poultry Judging commences. Poultry Pavilion.

■ 10am. Dog Obedience Events commence.

■ 10am. Dairy Goat Milking and Cheese Demonstration. Dairy Goat/Wool Pavilion.

■ 10am. Mr Balloon Man. Market area.

■ 11am. Dairy Goat Milking and Cheese Demonstration. Dairy Goat/Wool Pavilion.

■ 12 Noon. Lunch Break. Some events may continue.

■ 12.45pm. Pet Parade commences. Next to Animal Nursery.

■ 2pm. Meat Goat Ribbon Presentation. Alpaca and Meat Goat Marquee.

■ 3pm. Voting closes ‘People’s Choice’. Ladies Pavilion.

■ 3.30pm. Poultry Presentations. Poultry Pavilion.

■ 4pm. Pick up entries from Ladies Pavilion. Ladies Pavilion.

Sunday, November 10 ■ 9am. 7th Alexandra Gymkhana anmd HRCAVcompetition.

Horse Arena.

■ 10am-12 Noon. Pick up entries from Ladies Pavilion. Ladies Pavilion.

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Local Theatre Shows

■ Hartwell Players: Coriolanus (by William Shakespeare) Until October 19 at Ashwood Performing Arts Centre, 50 Vannam Drive, Ashwood. Director: Tam Dahmen-O'Neill.

Bookings: 0422 010 830.

■ LOTS Theatre Inc: LOTS 7 October 18, 19 at 8.00pm, October 20 (2.00pm matinee), 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! Until October 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 ■ Babirra Music Theatre: The Producers Until October 19 at the Whitehorse Centre, 397 Whitehorse Rd., Nunawading. Bookings: www.babirra.org.au ■ MLOC Productions: Rock of Ages Until October 19 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Jane Court.

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

Bookings: 1300 739 099.

■ Powderkeg Players: God of Carnage (by Yasmina Reza) Until October 19 at the Dempster Park Hall, 82 Phoenix St., North Sunshine.

Bookings: www.powderkegplayers.com/book-ticketsnow/ ■ The 1812 Theatre: Ghosts (by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Eamon Flack) Until October 26 at 3-5 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully.

Bookings: 9758 3964.

■ Sherbrooke Theatre Company: We Have Spoken Of This Before (by Alex Broun) Until October 19 at the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Rd., Doncaster. Bookings: 1300 650 209.

■ 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.

■ PEP Productions: The Breakfast Club (by John Hughes) October 24 - November 3 at the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Rd., Doncaster. Director: Jennifer Pacey. Bookings: 0418 549 187.

■ The Mount Players: The Graduate November 1 - 23 at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith Street, Macedon. Director: Robert Wallace. Bookings: 0419 348 347.

■ Strathmore Theatre Arts Group: Death

by Eating (by Cenarth Fox) November 7 - 16 at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Cnr. Loeman and Napier Sts., Strathmore. Bookings: www.stagtheatre.org ■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre: Ladies in Black November 7 - 23 at Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre, 39 - 41 Castella St., Lilydale.

Director: Alan Burrows. Bookings: 9745 1777.

■ Brighton Theatre Company: Dinner With Friends (by Donald Margulies) November 8 - 23 at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre. brightontheatre.com.au ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Out of Order (by Ray Cooney) November 8 - 23 at Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Keith Hutton. Bookings: mordialloctheatre.com ■ Beaumaris Theatre: Buddy - the Buddy Holly Story (by Alan Janes) November 8 - 12 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Debbie Keyt: Musical Director: Rhonda Vaughan: Choreographer: Camilla Klesman.

Bookings: beaumaristheatre.com.au ■ The Basin Theatre Group: Blithe Spirit (by Noel Coward) November 8 - 30 at The Basin Theatre, Cnr Doongalla and Simpsons Rds., The Basin. Director: Neroli Wesley.

Bookings: www.thebasintheatre.org.au ■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Double Bill: Black Comedy (by Peter Shaffer) and The Real Inspector Hound (by Tom Stoppard) November 13 - 30 at 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Bookings: www.wlt.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold

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Mansion - The Experience

● Lukas White and Natalie Smoel in Mansion – The Experience.

■ From the producers of Matador comes the they know they were stepping into a paranorsecond instalment in the trilogy of love titled mal, torrid love story, laced with temptation, Mansion – The Experience, opening October 17 nightmares, heart break, and pure horror. at Labassa Mansion, North Caulfield.

Dealing with the grief of losing a loved one, Reported not to be for the faint of heart, Man- the family starts to fall apart in the face of evil as sion – The Experience is fully immersive, dance, demonic spirits take over the Mansion. theatre, circus and horror experience, breaking This immersive show unfolds over 10 rooms down the wall between performer and audience in this two-storey mansion, with audience memmember, taking audiences on an interactive hor- bers walking from room to room as the story ror journey of the senses. unravels.

Built in the 1800s, the Labassa Mansion has Performance Season: October 17-Novembeen home to Melbourne's colourful elite, and ber 3 also a number of supernatural guests. With ghost Times: Wed-Fri: 4pm, 6pm and 8 pm; Sat. sightings since the 1920s, this Mansion's history and Sun: 3pm, 5pm and 7pm is as dark as its lavish interiors.

Venue: Labassa Mansion, 2 Manor Grove, Newly widowed Mel Walker, her son Levi Caulfield North. and daughter Rachel have just moved into the Bookings: ticketmaster.com.au 136 100 Mansion in search of new beginnings. Little did Tickets: $99 + booking fee

Little Death Club

■ Bernie Dieter’s Little Death Club, co-created and directed by Tom Velvick, has all the ingredients for a glorious and indulgent night of burlesque circus cabaret.

Dieter, the seductive vampy host with a killer voice and wicked sense of humour, entices the audience with her sexy wit and risqué charm – male audience members beware.

An excellent four-piece band rock the room, and an assortment of exquisite and eclectic performers thrill and amaze.

Dieter has performed nationally and internationally, and her kinky Weimar-esque Kabaret is popular Spiegeltent and Fringe Festival fare.

Stylistic, Little Death Club is a sumptuous and cheeky romp and while Dieter excelled, not everything hits the mark.

Art Simone’s drag lip sync is divine enough with her magnificent hair and makeup and those voluptuous quivering lips, without the BabyJane-like psycho interruptions.

Another pet quibble is the bearded lady act which lacks class and sophistication - qualities the production had already well established.

On the positive, Beau Sargent’s contortion and aerial acts are breathtaking. His grace, beauty and strength on the aerial hoop is extraordinary and his implausible manoeuvres on the floor made for many audible grimaces, oohs and aahs.

Reuben Dot Dot Dot stole the limelight with his amazing strength, balancing and drinking act - which should come with a warning, and Kitty Bang Bang set us on fire with her ballsy fire eating routine.

Jacqueline Furey deserves more time with her sword swallowing and her angle grinding routine is one of the visual highlights of the night.

While terrified she might sever her entire leg, it is worth it for the novelty and visual impact.

Sparks fly.

Musical highlights include Dieter’s hilarious A is for Alcohol, a tribute to her oma (grandmother) and another with an unmentionable title.

● Bernie Dieter in Little Death Club.

The atmospheric Wonderland Spiegeltent is the perfect setting for the mostly marvellous and provocative Little Death Club.

Performance season: 8pm Thurs, 7pm Fri and Sat, until October 19 Venue: Wonderland Spiegeltent, Federation Square Tickets: $49-59, $45 concession Bookings: www.wonderlandspiegeltent. com.au - Review by Beth Klein

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What’s On Auditions

■ 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 ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Gaslight (by Patrick Hamilton adapted by David Jacklin) October 27, 28 at 7.30pm at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Catherine Christensen. Information: 0403 818 872.

■ 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 ■ Malvern Theatre Company:Crown Matrimonial (by Royce Ryton) November 10, 11 at 7.30pm at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Nick Opolski. Information: 0400 507 788.

■ Williamstown Little Theatre: The Last Romance (by Joe DiPietro) November 17 at 2.00pm and November 18 at 7.30pm at Williamstown Little Theatre, 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Keith Hutton. Information: 0430 032 332.

■ Eighteenth Year National Playwright Competition: Three Finalist One Act Plays, December 5, 6, 7 at 7.30pm and December 7 at 3pm at Rentoul Theatre, 16 Livingstone Close (off Elgar Rd.) Burwood. Family Happens written and directed by Jonne Finemore; The Deal by Elizabeth Long; After Isobel by Carmen Saarelaht, directed by Julie Cunningham. Tickets all $26. Bookings: trybooking or www.playhouseplayers.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Grey Rock

■ In the West Bank, Palestine, retired TV repairman, Yusuf (Khalifa Natour), secretly dreams of escaping.

Inspired by the 1969 moon landing, Yusuf has a grand plan to build a rocket and embark on the first Palestinian space mission.

The secret project doesn’t stay secret for long.

The news soon gets out that Yusuf is attempting the impossible.

Fadel (Ivan Azazian) wants to help. “I am stuck here . . . sorting cucumbers.’ Fadel implores Yusuf to take him on.

“What’s our biggest challenge?” he asks.

“Take-off, flying, entering orbit, landing on the moon and returning to Earth.”

Tal Yarden’s clever set captures the feel of an immense project built from a humble back-yard shed.

Yusuf’s crazy quest becomes a metaphor for freedom.

The village sheikh (Motaz Malhees) enlists the support of the entire village and offers the mosque minaret as a launching pad.

Not all are on board, however.

Yusuf’s daughter Lila (Fidaa Zaidan) is to be married to Jawad (Alaa Shehada).

Jawad is beginning to have doubts.

After all, he has a reputation and a mad father-in-law would bring shame to his family.

Written and directed by Amir Nizar Zuabi, Grey Rock is a sweet, feel-good story about the resilience of the human spirit.

As the narrative unfolds, the audience is infected with Yusuf’s optimism and truly wants him to succeed.

It is political without being political.

In occupied Palestine Yusuf dreams of a life unburdened.

“If someone can get a rocket to the moon from Palestine, it proves that we can be something.”

- Review by Kathryn Keeble

Media Flashes

■ The 31stAustralian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs) are to be held in Brisbane on Saturday (Oct. 19). Hosting the event for the fourth year in a row will be Chris Taylor and Andrew Hansen from The Chaser.

■ K Rock has rated No 1 in the latest Xtra Insights Geelong radio survey with a share of 11.5% (+2.6). Sister station Bay FM was not far behind with 10.1% (+0.5). In third place was Melbourne's ABC Radio with 8%.

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Local Theatre Legends of the Skies

■ Where would you go to get stories of heroic and adventurous pioneers of Australian aviation? Lots Theatre Inc. answers that question with their Series 7 season.

Their forte is in the researching of little known pioneers of aviation and scripting their story in fact, fun, music and technical staging.

While not at their usual home at the Australian National Aviation Museum at Moorabbin Airport they managed well in a smaller venue at the local primary school.

Again Director Maggie Morrison and Producer Jim Williams with a mix of past and new performers and with a set of inspiring scripts, starting with ‘Uncle Reg’Ansett.

Script by Steve Morris had a family with Dad (David Dodd) and Mum (Kerry Hollier) at the beach with their three children Robert (Robbie Sheedy),Abigail (Abby Arculus) and Jessica (Jessie Inglis).

Ansett’s entrepreneurial achievements were well presented by the cast who were to be seen later in multiple roles.

Most impressive were young Abigail, Jessica and particularly Robert, all three children with great confidence and enthusiasm.

Lived the Dream entertainingly scripted by Cheryl Threadgold brought us a dream realised of a young RAAF pilot 20-yearoldJohn Morgan Hutchinson (James Wills) who tragically drowned when the arresting cable broke when landing his plane on the deck of an aircraft carrier.

Alison Knight’s first script recognised little known Len Waters (Jim Williams), the sole aboriginal pilot in WWII. He almost didn’t make it, but his determination won out despite the many hurdles.

I Know Where I’m Going, Alison Knight’s second script told us of adventurers, Peggy McKillop (Kerry Hollie) the first woman to a fly twin engine light plane England to Australia while pregnant in 1936 and Nancy Bird (Lara Cross) as a 19-year-old in 1934, the youngest woman in Australia to gain her pilot’s licence.

Special mention must be made of Lana Stojanovic who with many quick costume changes delighted us in her many roles.

Two scripts by Neil Follett, Diana (the happy plane), creating a flying school and Clyde Fenton RFDA, pioneer flying doctor against all odds, both highlighting their many trials and tribulations experienced in the early days of self and bureaucratic regulations.

A large supportive and collaborative team presented another piece of history of aviation pioneers, something that should not be overlooked as we sit comfortably in a Boeing 737800 watching the clouds pass by.

Performance Season: Until October 17, 18, 19 at 8pm; October 20 at 2pm Venue: Parktone Primary School, cnr.

Robert and McSwain Sts., Parkdale.

Tickets: $20 incl. light refreshments.

Bookings: Trybooking. Enquiries: 9580 2387.

- Graeme McCoubrie

SUZiQ

■ Suzi Quatro will be attending a special event screening and Q&A of her film SUZiQ at The Astor Theatre, Melbourne on Sunday November 3 at 4pm.

Shot across three continents over four years, and featuring almost 400 pieces of archive (including concert footage), 42 songs, and candid interviews with icons such as Alice Cooper, Deborah Harry, Joan Jett, Henry Winkler and the legendary rocker herself, the new documenta following its world premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival last month and its UK cinema release in October.

The release also coincides with Suzi’s Australian tour It’s Only Rock N Roll, during which Suzi will take part in exclusive Q&As following three special screenings in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

For four and a half years, Melbournebased Director Liam Firmager and Producer Tait Brady have been working on the film.

For more information go to http:// duetgroup.com/suziquatro2019.html.

Bookings: astortheatre.net.au - Christine Lu

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Melbourne

Confidential

Observations Kurt’s ACMF honour

Talk is cheap, gossip is priceless

Staying in Control ■ In the crowded market of long-distance space travel, we already have billionaire CEOs – the likes of Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk – competing to send tourists to the stars.

Keziah Warner’s Control presents a dystopian future where Destination Mars as a reality TV show does not seem at all far-fetched.

An Essex-princess (Naomi Rukavina), an ex-child star (Samuel Rowe), an embittered puppeteer (Dushan Philips) and a heavily pregnant exdancer (Christina O’Neill) speed through interplanetary space aware that at any moment they could be booted off at the whim of their TV audie Twenty years later, the world has changed utterly.

Privatised and monetised, childhood is relegated to a memory stored in the digital ether.

In this grim reality, human cruelty to the Other remains.

Our AI doppelgangers – Comroids – are treated with disdain.

A generation later, Old Earth has been abandoned. Dismissing the robot as just a functionary, a human controller begins to grasp the irony of her position.

She is herself just a functionary - a trainer of robots.

Directed by Julian Meyrick, Control is a dark, though often funny, tale with an existential core.

Spanning three generations, multiple short scenes move fast through time and space.

Clever costuming by Emily Collett references sci-fi classics such as Star Trek and 1984 and reflect the narrative as it unfolds.

In the future of Control, evolutionary machine intelligences are capable of not only competing with humans but surpassing them.

Anthropomorphised, the sentient robot becomes more human than the humans.

After all, what is consciousness but adaptive neuronal architecture – be careful what you wish for.

Performance Season: Until November 3 Venue: Red Stitch Theatre, St Kilda Bookings: redstitch.net - Review by Kathryn Keeble

Love

■ Love/Chamberlain is an intimate look at the chance meeting of two very different women in history. Lindy Chamberlain (Dana Miltins) as she is trying to deal with the death of her first born then subsequent prison sentence, and Courtenay Love (Rebekah Hill) with the search for her first born, the death of her husband and trying to forge a career.

Both have questions, both trying to make sense of their

● Christina O’Neill and Naomi Rukavina in Control.

Photo: Jodie Hutchinson lives through various times and place. We learn about these women from the perspective of the writer Bridget Mackey and ■ Mrs Robinson, a ‘Steamy director Cathy Hunt.

This production produced by Soap Cabaret exploring taboo Syrie Payne, performed at sexuality, fluidity, familial ties, Theatre Works is intriguing. I lies and nudity’ created by am still trying to piece it all to- Melbourne underground cabagether, not sure I fully under- ret performer Ella Filar, prestand, though being entertained mieres at The Butterfly Club on October 21. throughout.

After a stint with the KGB, Joseph Lai shows versatility playing many roles, both Mrs Robinson swaps her men, women and spiritual whilst Kalashnikov for a Camera Miltins and Hill are both com- Obscura.

Feeling the heat she lifts her mitted and believable in their dramatic roles. Miltins particu- skirt and zooms her fisheye larly captures an essence of lens onto her own dysfunctional Chamberlain that makes her family .

Ella Filar is an independent very endearing.

The set and props are both writer, director and songwriter.

A daughter of an ex-priest abstract and very real . From baked beans, potatoes, dial up turned gynaecologist and JEPP telephones to Ayers Rock and (Jewish/ Polish Princess) dead dogs there is a lot to see turned Communist, she is a Gaultier of performing arts. in 70 minutes.

Ella begun strutting her This piece honours two ‘broken’ women with a unique style, Klezmatic, Kabaretic,“Genre Blender, Gender Bender” stuff storyline and perspective.

Performance Details: Until around Melbourne Underground long before the Arcane October 20 Venue: Theatre Works, 14 Art of “Mix & Match” was “discovered” by GenY’s.

Acland St., St Kilda With her performance roots Tickets: $45/$37/$30 Warnings: Adult themes, in Eastern Europe’s Soviet coarse language, sexual refer- bloc, Filar’s work remains true ences, simulated drug use, to the original subversive nature of the genre. smoke and haze effects Performance details: OctoTrigger Warning: Some scenes in this production make ber 21 – 26 Time: 8.30pm reference to suicide. If this proVenue: The Butterfly Club, duction raises any issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 15 Carson Lane, Melbourne Tickets: www.thebutterfly 13 11 14. club.com.au theatreworks.org.au - Cheryl - Review by Threadgold Elizabeth Semmel

Steamy soap

● Kurt Stephenson (centre) is congratulated by his mother Katherine and teacher Matt Zarb.

■ Over the past 17 years the Australian Children’s Music Foundation has been providing free long-term life changing music programs to disadvantaged and indigenous children in schools, hospitals and uniquely within Juvenile Justice Centres.

Currently the issue surrounding mental health and children has become one of significant importance given the rise of mental health issues in young school children.

Research has proven that one of the key benefits of exposing a young child to a music education is improvement in a student’s mental health.

Children exposed to music lessons show immediate positive outcomes including increased self-esteem, creativity, re-engagement with community and schooling and selfconfidence.

Since the ACMF’s inception, there has been the witnessing irst-hand of the benefits of a music education. There is the story of Kurt Stephenson, his mother Katherine, and his music teacher Matt Zarb.

Matt Zarb has worked as a music teacher for the Australian Children’s Music Foundation for over 10 years. Every week he visits five disadvantaged schools in the local area, and delivers an impactful and engaging music program to every student in the school that inspires and teaches the children the joy of music.

The ACMF provides all the instruments that the schools require to facilitate a meaningful music program (including Djembe Drums, Keyboards, Guitars, Ukuleles and more –the school keeps these after the program is complete).

Matt Zarb immediately noticed the remarkable talent of Kurt Stephenson in his weekly school class. Kurt showed incredible ability to recognise music by ear, and could listen to a song and immediately be able to play its tune - without ever having been given a formal education.

Kurt had completed primary school having shown very little interest in learning and was described as often distracted, and disengaged.

When he reached high school, Kurt experienced his first ever music lessons provided by the Australian Children’s Music Foundation, and since then has been able to hone his natural talent and re-engage with schooling and his family and friends – showing vast improvement in his self-confidence and his behaviour over all.

Whilst Kurt’s mother is a pianist and a lover of music she was unable to provide any music lessons for Kurt as she had two other children and a farm to manage, while being the sole bread winner of the family. She simply could not afford it.

Kurt’s grandmother observed an extraordinary change in Kurt since he started lessons with the ACMF. He is now noticeably more focused, is filled with a distinct purpose, and even helps other children learn music.

Kurt Stephenson is the 2019 Joel Abernethy Advantage winner, a yearly Scholarship the ACMF awards to provide support and encouragement to an ACMF music student who displays outstanding musical potential in class.

Since winning the scholarship, Kurt is now learning how to read music with Base and Blues – a local music shop in town. His teacher is a Year 12 student at his school, and has also become his mentor.

This is a heartwarming human-interest story about community, development, and the utmost importance of music education, that I feel it’s important we share.

- Christine Lu

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Local Theatre The Producers

● Zachary Alaimo (Leo Bloom), Nadia Gianinotti (Ulla) and Angelo De Cata as Max Bialystock in The Producers.

Photo: Gavin D Andrew ■ Babirra Music Theatre presents a terrific interpretation of The Producers, Mel Brooks’s outrageous musical satire, playing until October 19 at the Whitehorse Centre.

The show is rich with laugh-out-loud humour, peppered with slapstick and vaudeville, and oozing first class musical theatre talent.

Adapted by Brooks from his 1968 movie of the same name, The Producers tells of down and out Hollywood producer Max Bialystock teaming up with mild-mannered accountant Leo Bloom in a farcical scheme to get rich by staging a Broadway flop, using the worst script, worst director and the worst cast available.

Two million dollars raised for the show, mostly from elderly ladies, will see them heading to Rio when the show closes after one night. Alas, the show is a hit and their plan backfires.

Director Karl McNamara’s directorial approach is fresh and innovative, ensuring the audience is constantly entertained.

Musical Director Vicki Quinn’s orchestra renders the toe-tapping numbers in superb style, and Steve Rostron’s sharp, fabulous choreography is a joy to watch, particularly the tap numbers.

Garry Barcham and Kym Ramsdale’s set design is impressively devised, and Meredith Cooney’s costumes and Daniel Gosling’s lighting design enhance the aesthetics.

McNamara’s sterling cast of principal performers include Angelo De Cata (Max Bialystock), Zachary Alaimo (Leo Bloom), Nadia Gianinotti (Ulla), Tim Addicoat (Roger De Bris), Ashley McPherson (Franz Liebkind) and Daniel Baker (Carmen Ghia).

These skilled all-round performers treat their audience to a memorable musical theatre experience.

Principal and ensemble performers all do great work. Stand-outs for me were the rich vocals of ZacharyAlaimo and Phill Davies, the hilarious teamwork of Angelo De Cata and Zachary Alaimo, Nadia Gianinotti’s beautiful, consummate portrayal of Ulla, and Ashley McPherson’s strong, commanding performance as Franz Liebkind.

Lovely work also by Usherettes Lucinda Barratt and Emily Hansford.

Congratulations to Babirra Music Theatre on another top show. Three hours of overthe-top farcical fun with some wow factor numbers and slick staging – don’t miss The Producers.

Performance Details: Until October 19 Venue: The Whitehorse Centre, 397 Whitehorse Rd., Nunawading Bookings: www.babirra.org.au - Review by Cheryl Threadgold

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Entertainment

Praise for Mamma Mia

● Carolyn Waddell (Rosie), Rosa McCarty (Donna) and Pam Christie Birkett (Tanya) in Mamma Mia! Photo: Ben Fon. ■ The timeless songs of ABBA fill St Kilda’s tanding feature of the show is the strong perforNational Theatre until October 26 as CLOC mances and vocals from Rosa McCarty Musical Theatre presents their delightful, heart- (Donna), Carolyn Waddell (Rosie), Pam warming production of Mamma Mia! Christie Birkett (Tanya) and India Morris Benny Anderson and Björn Ulvaeus’s splen- (Sophie). India particularly impresses with her did music and lyrics, including songs with Stig ‘quadruple threat’ talents of acting, singing, dancAnderson, are showcased in this “mamma mia ing and gymnastics. of jukebox musicals to end all jukebox musiRick Birkett (Sam), Barry Tudor (Harry) cals”, as described by Director/Choreographer and Rick Howden (Bill) are all sincere and beCraig Wiltshire in his program notes. lievable as Sophie’s possible fathers. Luke The audience loved the memorable, Bortignon (Sophie’s fiancée Sky), Charlotte intergenerational ABBA tunes rendered by Mu- Page and Breanna Stuart (Ali and Lisa) and sical Director Toni Toppi’s orchestra, captur- Mitchell Groves (Pepper) and Chris Rogers ing in fine style the music’s varied emotions.

(Eddie) also deliver enjoyable performances.

Young bride-to-be Sophie wants to be walked Craig Wiltshire’s visually exciting, high-endown the aisle by her unknown real father. After ergy choreography is presented with gusto by reading about three men in her mother Donna’s the talented, well-synchronised ensemble. diary written in the 1970s, Sophie secretly inIn Act Two, the show becomes Rosa vites them to attend her wedding, and an engag- McCarty’s, using her powerful vocals to render ing tale unfolds. an emotion-evoking, superb version of The WinSally Martin’s atmospheric set design inge- ner Takes It All. niously includes a boat with passengers arriving During the bows/encore the cast invites the at the jetty. Moods and settings are artistically audience to join in, and the theatre erupts with created by Brad Alcock’s lighting effects, pro- sing-alongs and dancing. jected images and Marcello Lo Ricco’s effecA terrific show. Thanks CLOC Musical Thetive sound design. Brian Misson’s era-authen- atre. Performance Season: Until October 26 tic, colourful costumes significantly contribute Venue: The National Theatre. St Kilda to the show’s aesthetics.

Bookings: 1300 362 547 cloc.org.au Under Craig Wiltshire’s direction, an out- Cheryl Threadgold

Stonnington Night of Pride ■ City of Stonnington will partner with the Victorian Pride Centre to present Night of Pride on Thursday, October 31, at the Malvern Town Hall.

Mayor of Stonnington, Cr Steve Stefanopoulos, will welcome guests and outstanding performers from the LGBTIQ+ community to this fundraising event for the Victorian Pride Centre.

The evening will be jammed packed with entertainment along with auction items up for grabs generously donated by Stonnington businesses.

“We are delighted to offer a wide range of entertainment including the always fabulous Dolly Diamond as our MC for the evening; jazz singer, cabaret artiste and gender transcendent diva Mama Alto; gifted pianist David McNicol; vocal artistry by acapella group Low Rez: a special performance on the iconic Malvern Town Hall theatre organ by Scott Harrison; local cabaret singing sensation Vincent Hooper; DJ David Virgona will keep the Town Hall pumping.”

“The night would not be complete without a few songs from Kylie, which drag queen singer

LGBTIQ+ FUNDRAISER and performer Millie Minogue will bring to life with her usual outstanding flare, as part of The Divas of Melbourne who will close the show.

The evening will comprise of live and silent auctions; a three-course meal and drink; acclaimed entertainers; full details follow: Event Date: Thursday October 31, 6pm Venue: Malvern Town Hall, Cnr. Glenferrie Rd. and High St. Dress code: Cocktail - Bold and Fabulous Tickets: $150, includes a drink upon arrival & three course meal ?

Tickets now on sale via Chapel Off Chapel website All proceeds from this event will go to the Victorian Pride Centre theatrette.

For more information about the event and items in the auction please visit: stonnington.vic.gov.au/nightofpride - Cheryl Threadgold

What’s On Wonders - Scott Silven ■ It teases the mind. It mesmerises. Is it a trick? Is it metaphysical magic? Scott Silven’s performance in the Spiegeltent as part of Melbourne’s International Arts Festival fascinates and confounds.

At the end of the performance you come away rationalising believing you can account for the unaccountable.

Just how was Silven able to guess the word or know the initials of someone’s friend given that audience members were chosen at random?

Just as you think you have an explanation in your own mind’s eye – it must have been sleight of hand somewhere – you realise you hadn’t accounted for another ‘trick’ where a paper map was torn in pieces by the audience and, miraculously, two vestiges of that map – the pieces of which were thrown by the audience into a box and then chosen at random – link two audience members on stage who were thinking of the same country.

The notion that there is a collective consciousness is a romantic one and, in reality, we are all bound by psychological and physical imperatives that can be teased out.

Some of us are more impressionable than others. Our index fingers will want to fall together when our hands are clasped and those fingers extended.

And we deceive ourselves, at times, thinking we are in control and beyond suggestion.

The reality is, we are not.

What is certain is Silven’s mastery of the genre. His engaging and affable presence encourages participation. And he has crafted a story as a foundation for all the associations that follow with the props on stage – the curved hourglass, the old records, the lamps and armchair – all serving to promote the atmosphere of entering the subconscious.

The ultimate eloquence of his story is how all the images and numbers that have evolved during the course of the show miraculously reveal the place and date of the performance.

Your guess is as good as mine when it comes to deciphering just how he did it.

Melbourne International Arts Festival October 2-20. Spiegeltent. Arts Centre – Review by David McLean

Diaspora ■ On Saturday it was to the Newport Substation and Diaspora from Chamber Made (they seemed to have dropped Opera from their name).

The work was described on their website thus: "Inspired by the concepts found in the first chapter of Australian author Greg Egan's legendary science fiction masterpiece of the same name, Diaspora presents an uniquely Utopian reading of what life might be like if we surrender to the fact that software can be, and in fact is already , superhumanly organic".

And further: "Using projection, illusions and lasers, a truly futuristic visual design houses an ensemble of extraordinary musicians who are charged with sonifying the complex multilayered build of a digital life-form."

Diaspora was a strange transport of visual and aural delight of great beauty but underscored with mediated familiar references .

We were left amazed (well I was) by the 3D projection of a human brain which morphed from miss-shaped walnut to bleached coral lump to opaque schematic brain to transparent.

We heard a familiar tune from Georgina Darvidis’s Somewhere Over The Rainbow, but well masked electronically.

In complete contrast an Irish folk melody; unmediated from Ekki Veltheim (Finnish musical polymath, composer, concert violinist with the Berlin Phil. Brandenburg Orchestra, MSO etc.)

Diaspora. All this was made possible with the Chamber Made and Robin Fox and collaborators; a very fruitful union.

If this production gets a return season you know what you should do – Review by Peter Green

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Magazine

Crossroads

Affection for an arrogant frog

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Nod to Teskeys

■ Melbourne band The Teskey Brothers have been nominated for seven Aria Awards in honour of their critically acclaimed second record, Run Home Slow. The awards include the prestigious Album of the Year.

The Warrandyte four-piece Blues and Roots outfit comprising Josh Teskey, Sam Teskey, Brendon Love and Liam Gough will cap off what's been an incredible year by embarking on their completely sold out, 16date Australian tour of Run Home Slow at the end of this month, says their media release.

Common Rooms

■ Melbourne's newest venue for independent arts, music and events will launch on November 8 at Trades Hall. Common Rooms will play host to a variety of performers who'll join a year-round program that includes live music, theatre, comedy, cabaret, dance parties, spoken word and workshops across the 200-capacity venue.

Ryle’s new book

■ 3SER 97.7FM announcer Ryle Moldrich will launch his long awaited novel Shanthy on October 31. It's not quite Romeo and Juliet but a tale of love with an Australian and Sri Lankan background, says Ryle.

The book will be launched by the recently semi-retired broadcaster and media personality Phillip Brady at the Mount Waverley Community Centre, 47 Millers Cres., Mount Waverley at 5pm.

- Rob Foenander

■ John Rozentals has a chance encounter with a bargain French bottle and recalls a past meeting in Languedoc with its creator.

It was just over 12 years ago that I met French winemaker JeanClaude Mas at the tasting bench of his largish winery on the outskirts of the Languedoc town of Pézenas, where he had arranged accommodation for us in a truly endearing hotel.

He had just started selling his Arrogant Frog label in Australia and was having a laugh at the silliness of his countrymen in thinking that Languedoc produced such ordinary wines as to be largely left to its own devices outside a revered appellation system that was a great marketing tool but often acted against beneficial change and crucial innovation.

Meanwhile, he was growing fashionable varieties such as chardonnay in unfashionable areas such as Languedoc, adopting the latest Australian production and marketing techniques, and selling French wine like there was no tomorrow.

He was exactly what you'd expect a French former-racing-cardriver-turned-winemaker to be charming, good-looking and, yes, racy. I immediately liked him, both for his winemaking skills and for his sense of humour in selling wine to Australians under his new Arrogant Frog label.

The wines were good and they

were very competitively priced.

I chanced across of bottle of Jean-Claude's Arrogant Frog 2016 Chardonnay (Lily Pad White) in a local bottlo the other day and couldn't resist it at just under the $10 mark.

The wine was very good value dry and richly flavoured, though just a little rough on the edges when tasted on its own - and I must admit wondering how the grapes could be grown, the wine produced and packaged, all on the other side of the world, and sold in Australia for what was really a steal.

WINE REVIEWS Logan 2015 Apple Tree Flat Merlot ($10): I often don't like merlots from the large Australian producers, simply because they've been sweetened up for an American market in love with sugar.

Smaller Australian producers rarely suffer from that problem, as shown by this medium-bodied red from Mudgee, which has bountiful blueberry flavours, is dry, and constitutes a real bargain. What more do you want?

Tim Adams 2019 Riesling ($24): That this wine is so good was apparently a triumph of solid vineyard management over adverse conditions.

The resultant dry white shows hallmark citrus (mainly lime) and floral flavours, and on the palate bracing acidity.

Like our Wine of the Week, this is a Clare Valley classic that will

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● Columnist John Rozentals outside Jean-Claude Mas's chateau, near the town of Pézenas in southern France.

Come morning, noon or night, develop lovely complexity with maturation in the cellar, if you can come hail or shine, I can't resist a resist the temptation now to pair it glass of this delicious, full-bodied dry red on its own. with freshly grilled bream.

Better still, though, grab a bottle WINE OF THE WEEK Tim Adams 2016 Shiraz ($26): and head for your favourite pizzeThe other new release this week ria. And don't spare the mushrooms from Tim Adams comes from one in the topping.

Another glass please. of the best-ever vintages in the his- John Rozentals tory of Clare Valley grape growing.

Observations

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Two Aussie directors back in WeHo ■ Hi everyone, from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites comes this week's news.

Out and About

Global movie business

■ Welcome back to Hollywood 'Tinsel Town', which is the biggest stage in the world, to two Aussie directors David Connell and Rod Hardy.

Movies now take us all around the world and it's great to see lots of Aussies working in the movies in Hollywood.

David Connell is a director of cinematography, and Rod Hardy is a global movie director.

They are here to scope out possibilities for future projects. It's always a beautiful thing when you can create on both sides of the Pacific Ocean.

Young Australian actors are guided by these two men to give the best performance in front of the movie camera.

Alan Johnson, Managing Director of the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites in West Hollywood, also helps with support to the young actors arriving here for the first time to try and fulfill their Hollywood dreams.

Megan Fox and son, 6

● Pictured at the Chateau Marmont on Sunset Boulevard are cinematographer David Connell, Ramada Managing Director Alan Johnson and international movie director Rod Hardy.

Protect yourself ■ Data leaks and security breaches are everyday occurrences and becoming increasingly more common, with events like the Equifax breach which resulted in the leak of 56,200 drivers' licenses, passports, and other forms of ID. Capital One was also hit with a data breach, affecting an estimated 100 million US individuals and approximately six million in Canada.

It's natural to wonder if your data is truly safe when opening or using a credit card.

Despite the headlines, a credit card generally comes with protections that can help limit damage.

But that doesn't mean that you shouldn't consider opening or using a credit card.

The personal-finance and data-security expert Adam Levin said credit cards could actually help protect your accounts from damage if your information is stolen.

His advice? "Lie like a superhero" when setting up account-login security questions to shield personal information.

Paying attention to transactions is your best defence.

Identity theft and fraud cost Americans $1.48 billion last year.

Breaches have become the third certainty of life behind death and taxes.

So, it's not a matter of if your information will be compromised, but rather how easy it could be for someone to use it against you.

And using or applying for credit cards generally won't exacerbate the damage.

In fact, credit cards could help protect you, thanks to fraud detection, zero-liability policies, and other safeguards.

Like it or not, we consumers are responsible for managing our credit and our identity because no one knows better than we what we're doing.

Legalisation of marijuana ■ The Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area report on the impact of legalisation in Colorado is devastating for those pushing legalization.

The report found: ■ Traffic deaths where drivers tested positive for marijuana increased 109 percent.

■ Traffic deaths involving drivers who tested positive for marijuana more than doubled between 2013 and 2018.

■ The percentage of all Colorado traffic deaths that were marijuana-related increased from 15 percent in 2013 to 23 per cent in 2018.

■ Marijuana use in the past month for children ages 12 and up increased 58 per cent, and is 78 per cent higher than the national average.

■ Adult marijuana use increased 94 per cent, and is 96 per cent higher than the national average.

■ The yearly number of emergency room visits related to marijuana increased 54 per cent after legalisation.

■ Marijuana-related hospitalisations increased 101 pe rcent after legalisation.

■ Suicides where toxicology results were positive for marijuana increased from 14 per cent in 2013 to 23 per cent in 2017.

■ After revealing her appreciation for motherhood last week, Transformers actress Megan Fox then defended her decision to let her 6-year-old son Noah wear dresses to school.

Speaking with The Talk, Megan Fox said that her son sometimes wants to wear dresses to his "liberal, hippy" school, and she allows him to pick the outfit he desires despite the ridicule he faces from other boys.

"Sometimes, he'll dress himself and he likes to wear dresses, sometimes," Fox said, "And I send him to a really liberal, hippy school, but even there here in California - he still has little boys going, 'Boys don't wear dresses,' or 'Boys don't wear pink.'"

"So we're going through that now, where I'm trying to teach him to be confident no matter what anyone else says," she continued.

Fox went on to say that her son stopped wearing dresses for a while before resuming the practice again.

She claims it stems from his profound love of fashion.

"He had stopped wearing dresses for a while. He just wore one two days ago to school, and he came home and I was like, 'How was it? Did any of the friends at school have anything to say?'" Fox said.

"And he was like, 'Well, all the boys laughed when I came in, but I don't care, I love dresses too much.'"

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More tax for Americans ■ Americans on average spent more on taxes in 2018 than they did on the basic necessities of food, clothing and health care combined, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey.

The survey's recently published Table R-1 for 2018 lists the average "detailed expenditures" of what the BLS calls "consumer units."

"Consumer units," says BLS, "include families, single persons living alone or sharing a household with others but who are financially independent, or two or more persons living together who share major expenses."

In 2018, according to Table R-1, American consumer units spent an average of $9031.93 on federal income taxes; $5023.73 on Social Security taxes (which the table calls "deductions"); $2284.62 on state and local income taxes; $2199.80 on property taxes; and $77.85 on what BLS calls "other taxes."

The combined payments the average American consumer unit made for these five categories of taxes was $18,617.93.

At the same time the average American consumer unit was paying these taxes, it was spending $7923.19 on food; $4968.44 on health care; and $1866.48 on "apparel and services”.

These combined expenditures equaled $14,758.11. So, the $14,758.11 that the average American consumer unit paid for food, clothing and health care was $3859.82 less than the $18,617.93 it paid in federal, state and local income taxes, property taxes, Social Security taxes and "other taxes."

Ameiicans on average paid more in taxes last year than they paid for food, clothing, health care, electricity and telephone services combined.

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■ This years Primetime Emmys Awards show posted the worst initial ratings in the program's 71-year history.

Airing on Fox, television ratings for the Emmys continued their downward spiral, "TV's biggest night had its worst night ever.

The 5.7/10 in metered market results that the Emmys snared is the lowest rating the annual ceremony has achieved in early metrics coming off successive years of new lows in an age of endangered awards shows.

“The host free Emmys is down 23 per cent from last year's ceremony."

Ratings were also down 34.5 per cen t from 2015, the last time the show aired on Fox.

7 million displaced ■ This year's weather is set to be one of the most disastrous on record after new figures showed that weather events displaced a record seven million people from their homes in the first six months of 2019.

That's more people than during the same period in any other year in history.

The number comes from the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center, which compiled data from governments, the United Nations, and media reports.

"In today's changing climate, mass displacement triggered by extreme-weather events is becoming the norm," the group said in its report.

The New York Times reports the numbers show two main developments that extreme-weather events are becoming even more extreme, and that governments are becoming better at preparing for them with evacuations.

The numbers don't include Hurricane Dorian's devastation of the Bahamas.

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■ If you are considering a move to Los Angeles or just coming over for a holiday then I have got a special deal for you.

We would love to see you at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood.

I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper.

Please mention 'Melbourne Observer' when you book and you will receive the 'Special Rate of the Day'.

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

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■ Remember those corny comedy films featuring Ma and Pa Kettle? Marjorie Main as Ma Kettle was a fine comic actress with a gravelly voice and Percy Kilbride was just perfect as the mild mannered Pa Kettle.

The characters were simple hillbillies who lived on a run down farm with 15children. As a child I thought they were hilarious.

Mary Tomlinson was born in Indiana in 1890. When she became a vaudeville performer Mary took on the ‘stage name’ of Marjorie Main to avoid embarrassing her father who was a minister.

She debuted on Broadway in 1916. Marjorie married in 1921 but her husband passed away in 1935.

Her first film was A House Divided in 1931.

Marjorie became type-cast in high class dowager roles and made six films with Wallace Beery in the 1940s.

She became a contracted player with MGM studios. Some of her films at MGM included Meet Me In St Louis, The Harvey Girls and Summer Stock.

In 1947 she was cast opposite Percy Kilbride as Ma Kettle in the film The Egg And I. The public loved Ma and Pa Kettle and as a result in 1949 Universal Studios produced their first film titled Ma and Pa Kettle.

Marjorie asked to use her own clothes for the role of Ma and loved working with Percy.

Marjorie said, "Percy is the best dead-pan actor

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Whatever HappenedTo Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM Marjorie said, "Percy is the best dead-pan actor in the business and a perfect gentleman."

Percy Kilbride was born in San Francisco in 1888 and had worked as a Broadway actor before making his first film in 1933.

Some of his film credits included George Washington Slept Here, The Adventures of Mark Twain and State Fair.

The first film with Marjorie and Percy was a box office smash and was quickly followed in 1950 by Ma And Pa Kettle Go to Town.

Pa's character was a bit on the lazy side and I loved it when Pa was relaxing in his rocking chair in his old bowler hat listening to the radio while Ma bustled around managing the farm, the animals and the children.

● Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride as Ma and Pa Kettle Pa would change the station on his radio sim- fered head injuries. Percy Kilbride was in hosply by thumping the rocking chair on the floor. pital for a week before passing away at the age The series continued to be successful and of 76.

Marjorie Main died of lung cancer in 1975. the team made another seven films together What a comedy team they were and the sebefore Percy decided to retire in 1955 at the age ries of films are available on DVD. of 67.

I have just ordered the complete box set on Their final film together was Ma And Pa Kettle At Waikiki. Two more films were produced in the internet - time to relive my childhood.

Kevin can be heard on 3AW the series without Percy but they were not sucThe Time Tunnel - Remember When cessful - the magic was missing without the faSundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady mous team. and Simon Owens.

Percy Kilbride and his friend Ralf Belmont And on 96.5 FM were both hit by a car whilst walking along a That's Entertainment - Sundays road in 1964. at 12 Noon.

Belmont was killed instantly and Percy suf-

Incinerator Art Awards ceremony

■ The Incinerator Gallery held its annual ArtAward exhibition onFriday (Oct. 11), showcasing 28 works by shortlisted artists from across Australia, inspired by the theme of ‘art for social change’.

The $10,000 Boathouse Award and $3000 Incinerator GalleryAward will be announced at the exhibition’s opening night with the $1000 People’s Choice Award announced at the exhibition’s conclusion.

The award will be judged by a panel of three art professionals, highly regarded in the industry, including Kate Just (renowned artist and Lecturer in Art at the Victorian College of the Arts), Tom Mosby (CEO of the Koorie Heritage Trust) and Madé Spencer-Castle (Curator at Centre for Contemporary Photography).

The IncineratorArt Award is inspired by Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony, who believed that art and architecture practices are ethical enterprises that should aim to bring about positive social change.

The office of Walter Burley Griffin was the original architect of the Essendon Incinerator (now Incinerator Gallery), which is the last remaining Walter Burley Griffin designed incinerators left in Victoria and one of only six left in the country.

It is an award of national significance, which received record number of over 300 entries from all over Australia earlier this year.

Shortlisted artists: Corinna Berndt, Aidan Calabria, A Centre for Everything, Aaron Claringbold & Rebecca McCauley, Stuart Cook, Fayen d’Evie, Pippa Samaya & Anna Seymour, Leslie Eastman, Amala Groom, Robert Hague & Damien Shen, Lee Harrop, Victoria Hempstead, Fiona Hiscock, Department of HomoAffairs, Kenneth Lambert, Jordan Marani, Ashley Perry, Drew Pettifer, Dr Ponk, Louis Pratt, A Published Event, pvi collective, Ralph Rogers, Aemmon Sheehan, Jacqui Shelton, Julie Shiels, Slippage, Bobby Minh Tran, Lilli Waters.

Opening night: Friday, October 11, 6pm – 8pm (all welcome) Exhibition dates: Saturday, October 12 – Sunday, December 1 Performances: Saturday, October 12 , 2pm – 4pm Information at incineratorgallery. com.au or call 9243 1750

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Obesity and was one of the first authorised prescribers of medicinal cannabis in Australia.

Following the constant barrage of articles and statistics surrounding dependency on pills, Coady's solo exhibition becomes a call to arms, exposing the complex structure f addiction in an immersive, bold show.

Exhibition: October 10 - November 23.

Finkelstein Gallery Basement 2/1 Victoria St, Windsor

OK. With John O’Keefe Jazz giant returns to Melb.

Mornington Peninsula with Peter Kemp

Alliance Française Peregrinations: Danon Kowarsky.

Working from a studio in a 12th century abbey, Damon painted every day for two months: capturing with his watercolour and pencil, the lush countryside, the hills rising up from the river, the midsummer light, and all in an ever-changing hue of green.

Since returning to Australia, Damon has concentrated on a site of etchings inspired by his memories of Brittany.

The subtle and intricate architecture, the open skies and the luxurious green of Léhon permeate each work that will be presented as part of this exhibition.

Exhibition opens October 23 and runs until November 22., Alliance Française de Melbourne 52 Grey St, St Kilda

Finkelstein Gallery Happy Pack - Coady Finkelstein Gallery will present a new work by Coady, titled Primary Instincts.

Dr Karen Hitchcock, a writer and general physician whose clinical work has focused on pain, fatigue, medically unexplained symptoms.

David Hockney: Prints David Hockney has been an important figure on the international art scene for half a century, and he has been among the next experimental in terms of embracing new art forms and techniques.

Whilst his recent show in Melbourne focused solely on his iPad drawings, the NGA's upcoming touring exhibition David Hockney:Prints will explore the broader history of his printmaking practice through key works from the NGA's extensive collection, one of the largest in the world.

Exhibition closes December 1.

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Civic Reserve, Dunns Rd. Mornington

Arts Centre

■ The Arts Centre Melbourne is well known for its theatrical performances in the State Theatre, Fairfax Theatre and Playhouse. What is not always realised that this centre has a great Art Collection.

The centre is the custodian of two of the most significant public collections of Australian visual and performing art works outside of the major art institutions.

This collection of over 800 paintings, sculpture, works on paper, photography and textiles. There are 20th century artists such as Arthur Boyd, Roger Kemp, Inge King, Donald Laycock, Clement Meadmore, Sydney Nolan, John Olsen and Jeffrey Smart.

Arts Centre 100 St. Kilda Rd, Melbourne - Peter Kemp

■ After a 10-year absence George Benson (pictured) is returning to Melbourne for a one night stand at the Palais, April 8 The American jazz guitarist broke all records with the release of Breezin’ that sold three million copies in the USA in 1977. His latest release is Walking to New Orleans.

Len ‘very much alive’

■ It could only happen at the recent Emmy Awards. During the ‘In Memoriam’ segment they flashed up a photo of a very much alive composer Leonard Slakin . Whoops , image should have been Andre Previn who did pass away, aged 89 in February.

Leonard Slakin’s mobile phone went into meltdown with friends checking whether he was alive, or dead. Repeat , he is very much alive, amid a sea of red faces at organisers of the Emmy Awards.

Scary stuff

■ If you were a teenager in the early eighties you will recall the cult classic Evil Dead.Well it’s coming back and headed to the Palais for a one off performance, October 31.

This time the MSO will perform the musical score with original composer Joe Lo Duca playing a guest spot on keyboards . One hell of a blood curdling performance is guaranteed.

Special award for our Judith

■ Judith Durham of The Seekers has been awarded one of the highest awards in Australian music. Judith is the second artist to be inducted into the Australian Women in Music.

Judith joins Helen Reddy as the only other Australian artist to be awarded such a gong. Judith was to receive her award in Brisbane yesterday (Oct. 8 ).

New honcho axes shows

■ James Warbuton was annointed as head honcho at Seven. His feet hardly got comfortable under his executive chair when he started to sack people and programs.

Gone by end of this year is the Sunday Night current affairs after a run of 11years. Host of Sunday Night, Melissa Doyle, is in limbo as to her future.

There’s no chance of her returning to Sunrise where she made her national TV debut with Kochie. Watch this space.

- 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: CHERNOBYL: Genre: Drama/History/Thriller.

Cast: Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgard, Jessie Buckley, Emily Watson.

Year: 2019.

Rating: MA15+ Length: 5 Hours 30 Minutes/5 Parts.

Stars: ***** Review: In April 1986, an explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in Russia becomes the world's worst man-made nuclear catastrophe, and this follows the Government lies and cover-ups, the political and global turmoil, and the stories of the men and women who tried to contain the disaster, as well as those who gave their lives preventing a subsequent and unthinkably worst disaster.

Epic five part multi-award-winning series is as good as it gets, a gripping, utterly compelling, heartbreaking and overwhelmingly haunting viewing experience that excels on every emotional level, a powerful and unrelenting series that deservedly ranks atop of other epic series as "Game of Thrones" and "Band of Brothers," and rating higher than such cinematic counterparts as "The Godfather" and "The Shawshank Redemption."

Driven by an astonishingly accurate and no-holds-barred screenplay

by Craig Mazin and respectfully taut and flawless direction by Johan Renck, the stellar cast are all right at the top of their game, headed

by Jared Harris as Valery Legasov, the deputy director of the Kurchatov Institute brought in to aid cleanup efforts, Stellan Skarsgård as Boris Shcherbina, the Council of Ministers' deputy chairman, Emily Watson as nuclear physicist Ulana Khomyuk, and Jessie Buckley as the tormented wife of an ill-fated first responding fire-fighter.

Filmed in and around at an identical decommissioned 'Chernobyl' sister nuclear plant, and winner of eight Emmy Awards including Outstanding Limited Series, Direction, Writing, Cinematography, Editing, Production Design and Music Score, they all combine to present a terrifyingly real, intensely atmospheric, startlingly moving and devastatingly candid portrait of a disaster that came so close to changing the world forever, and proves beyond any doubt that true horror is far from fiction. UNMISSABLE! FILM: TOLKIEN: Genre: Biography/Drama/war.

Cast: Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney, Derek Jacobi.

Year: 2019.

Rating: M. Length: 112 Minutes.

Stars: **j Review: Explores the formative years of the orphaned author J.R.R (John Ronald Reuel) Tolkien as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school, and takes him into the trenches of World War I, which threatens to tear the "fellowship" apart, all experiences would inspire Tolkien to write legendary Middle-Earth novels.

Very well made biopic has lots to offer, brimming with beautifully luscious depth of cinematography, striking period detail, production and costume design, impressive WW1 Battle of the Somme reenactments, but sadly falls well short in reaching out beyond the traditional frame of the romantic-biopic into a world it so desperately and earnestly tries to achieve.

The cast are all commendable in their respective roles, all delivering with solid conviction, beginning with Nicholas Hoult as J.R.R. Tolkien, Lily Collins as Edith Bratt, his lifelong love and later wife, Harry Gilby as the young J.R.R. Tolkien, veteran actor Colm Meaney as Father Francis Morgan, Tolkien's guardian and father figure, and most notably, a small but standout turn by veteran actor Derek Jacobi as English philologist, Prof. Joseph Wright, who was a major influence on Tolkien during his university years.

One line in the screenplay by David Gleeson and Stephen Beresford states: "I'm surprised you expect us to believe a single word you say, Tolkien," so one can only wonder how believable the screenplay is as a whole, and which I believe should have covered his later years and the creation of LOTR with flashbacks to his school days and the war.

Well executed ghostly [Easter Egg] flashes of "The Lord of the Rings" characters are briefly touched upon throughout the battle scenes, however, if you are looking for a full on "Lord of the Rings" or "The Hobbit" origin story fans may be more than disappointed, because all else is of a highly idealistic, romanticized and fictionalized nature, a "Dead Poets Society" meets "Goodbye Christopher Robin" effort that leaves one unfulfilled and yearning for more, but nonetheless, it remains enjoyable enough on its own merits, and will hopefully inspire to search out more on this remarkable man.

Rourke’s Reviews Gemini Man ■ (M). 117 minutes. Opens in cinemas October 10, including sessions in 4K 3D+.

A long-gestating project that has been kicking around since the mid90's (with the late Tony Scott originally attached), Gemini Man is the perfect example of considerable skill and effort being heaped upon a script that is utterly worthless, cancelling out some impressively staged action scenes.

Will Smith plays Henry Brogan, a veteran assassin who wants to retire after gaining a conscious.

His government agency boss (Brit Ralph Brown, sporting an unconvincing American accent) seemingly okays Brogan's decision, but Henry is soon under attack from numerous assailants, who want to put the seasoned pro out of commission.

One of these young operatives bears a striking resemblance to Henry, and with the help of agent Danny Zakarweski (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) and ex-colleague Jack Willis (Benedict Wong), he will find his answers from bureau bigwig Clay Verris (Clive Owen).

Two-time Oscar winner Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain, Life Of Pi) does his best to try and infuse the third-rate material with energy and excitement, but the risible dialogue, derivative, by-the-numbers plot and idiotic characters forever undercut his endeavours, which is a pity, as he, along with Academy Award winning Aussie cinematographer Dion Beebe (Memoirs Of A Geisha, Collateral), conjure up some astounding action set-pieces (the highlight being a hair-raising motorbike chase).

Shot in the same 4K 3D process that Lee used for Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk in 2016 (but almost no cinema could project), it is a startlingly immersive viewing experience, with incredible depth and closeness, but the drawback is that the high-frame rate clarity makes it look too much like digital video.

Smith is again a dull, one-note presence, which is exacerbated by the fact he plays multiple roles, while talented performers such as Winstead, Wong (who does provide some amusing moments) and Owen are wasted.

Gemini Man delivers some technical delights from a renowned director who certainly wants to push the medium forward, but it is all undone by the simple fact that he and the producers decided to settle on an extraordinarily poor script.

RATING - **

Hustlers ■ (MA). 110 minutes. Opens in cinemas October 10.

What could be flippantly de-

scribed as a female Goodfellas, this muddled drama (inspired by the New York Magazine article by Jessica Pressler) flounders in almost every possible way, ruining what could have been an involving, insightful look at a particular world during a volatile time.

Starting in 2007, Destiny (Constance Wu) begins work at a ritzy NY strip club to pay the bills, the same reason why so many of the women there decide to enter the largely male-run industry.

When the GFC hits in 2008, the clientele, who were mainly aggressive Wall Street types, disappear, so veteran dancer Ramona (Jennifer Lopez), along with Destiny and some other colleagues, band together to give these men a taste of their own medicine.

The foundation is there to explore and examine gender equality and respect, as well as human nature in general, but the script by writer/director Lorene Scafaria (who gave us the terrific Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World in 2012) is frustratingly underwritten, never going below the surface of the multiple characters who fill the landscape, concentrating instead on tiresome plot exposition and over-choreographed poledancing sequences (many of the supporting players are sadly nothing more than a name and costume).

Even the reporter interview/ flashback structure is hackneyed and awkwardly executed. Lopez seems more interested in letting us know she exercised and trained for the club sequences than actually getting under Ramona's skin, while Wu fails to capitalise on her winning performance in the box-office smash Crazy Rich Asians. Hustlers could have been provocative and relevant, but is instead hollow and forgettable.

RATING - **

Penguin Highway ■ (PG). 119 minutes. Available on Blu-ray October 9.

The first film from Studio Colorido, formed by some artists who worked at Studio Ghibli, this is a heart-warming fantasy/drama that maintains interest while offering gorgeous, first-rate animation.

A 10-year-old boy, fascinated by the art of science, teams up with two other classmates to investigate the strange appearance of penguins in their area, and who are able to disappear in equally odd fashion. ing imaginative fantasy along with some worthy, real-world messages.

RATING - **** - Aaron Rourke

Top 10 Lists OCTOBER 6-12 THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. RIDE LIKE A GIRL. 2. DOWNTON ABBEY. 3. AD ASTRA. 4. ABOMINABLE. 5. THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2.

6. GOOD BOYS. 7. DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD. 8. SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK. 9. IT: CHAPTER 2.

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Bleak House - by Charles Dickens He was so good, his touch expressed such endearing compassion and affection, and the tone of his voice carried such comfort into my heart that I stopped for a little while, quite unable to go on. “Yes, yes, you are tired,” said he, “Rest a little.”

“As I have kept Ada out so long,” I began afresh after a short while, “I think I should like to have my own way a little longer, guardian. It would be best to be away from here before I see her. If Charley and I were to go to some country lodging as soon as I can move, and if I had a week there in which to grow stronger and to be revived by the sweet air and to look forward to the happiness of having Ada with me again, I think it would be better for us.”

I hope it was not a poor thing in me to wish to be a little more used to my altered self before I met the eyes of the dear girl I longed so ardently to see, but it is the truth. I did. He understood me, I was sure; but I was not afraid of that. If it were a poor thing, I knew he would pass it over.

“Our spoilt little woman,” said my guardian, “shall have her own way even in her inflexibility, though at the price, I know, of tears downstairs. And see here! Here is Boythorn, heart of chivalry, breathing such ferocious vows as never were breathed on paper before, that if you don’t go and occupy his whole house, he having already turned out of it expressly for that purpose, by heaven and by earth he’ll pull it down and not leave one brick standing on another!”

And my guardian put a letter in my hand, without any ordinary beginning such as “My dear Jarndyce,” but rushing at once into the words, “I swear if Miss Summerson do not come down and take possession of my house, which I vacate for her this day at one o’clock, P.M.,” and then with the utmost seriousness, and in the most emphatic terms, going on to make the extraordinary declaration he had quoted. We did not appreciate the writer the less for laughing heartily over it, and we settled that I should send him a letter of thanks on the morrow and accept his offer. It was a most agreeable one to me, for all the places I could have thought of, I should have liked to go to none so well as Chesney Wold.

“Now, little housewife,” said my guardian, looking at his watch, “I was strictly timed before I came upstairs, for you must not be tired too soon; and my time has waned away to the last minute.

I have one other petition. Little Miss Flite, hearing a rumour that you were ill, made nothing of walking down here — twenty miles, poor soul, in a pair of dancing shoes — to inquire. It was heaven’s mercy we were at home, or she would have walked back again.”

The old conspiracy to make me happy! Everybody seemed to be in it!

“Now, pet,” said my guardian, “if it would not be irksome to you to admit the harmless little creature one afternoon before you save Boythorn’s otherwise devoted house from demolition, I believe you would make her prouder and better pleased with herself than I— though my eminent name is Jarndyce — could do in a lifetime.”

I have no doubt he knew there would be something in the simple image of the poor afflicted creature that would fall like a gentle lesson on my mind at that time. I felt it as he spoke to me.

I could not tell him heartily enough how ready I was to receive her. I had always pitied her, never so much as now. I had always been glad of my little power to soothe her under her calamity, but never, never, half so glad before.

We arranged a time for Miss Flite to come out by the coach and share my early dinner. When my guardian left me, I turned my face away upon my couch and prayed to be forgiven if I, surrounded by such blessings, had magnified to myself the little trial that I had to undergo. The childish prayer of that old birthday when I had aspired to be industrious, contented, and truehearted and to do good to some one and win some love to myself if I could came back into my mind with a reproachful sense of all the happiness I had since enjoyed and all the affectionate hearts that had been turned towards me. If I were weak now, what had I profited by those mercies? I repeated the old childish prayer in its old childish words and found that its old peace

Charles Dickens had not departed from it.

My guardian now came every day. In a week or so more I could walk about our rooms and hold long talks with Ada from behind the windowcurtain. Yet I never saw her, for I had not as yet the courage to look at the dear face, though I could have done so easily without her seeing me.

On the appointed day Miss Flite arrived. The poor little creature ran into my room quite forgetful of her usual dignity, and crying from her very heart of hearts, “My dear Fitz Jarndyce!” fell upon my neck and kissed me twenty times.

“Dear me!” said she, putting her hand into her reticule, “I have nothing here but documents, my dear Fitz Jarndyce; I must borrow a pocket handkerchief.”

Charley gave her one, and the good creature certainly made use of it, for she held it to her eyes with both hands and sat so, shedding tears for the next ten minutes.

“With pleasure, my dear Fitz Jarndyce,” she was careful to explain. “Not the least pain. Pleasure to see you well again. Pleasure at having the honour of being admitted to see you. I am so much fonder of you, my love, than of the Chancellor. Though I DO attend court regularly. By the by, my dear, mentioning pocket handkerchiefs — ” Miss Flite here looked at Charley, who had been to meet her at the place where the coach stopped.

Charley glanced at me and looked unwilling to pursue the suggestion.

“Ve-ry right!” said Miss Flite, “Ve-ry correct.

Truly! Highly indiscreet of me to mention it; but my dear Miss Fitz Jarndyce, I am afraid I am at times (between ourselves, you wouldn’t think it) a little — rambling you know,” said Miss

Flite, touching her forehead. “Nothing more,” “What were you going to tell me?” said I, smiling, for I saw she wanted to go on. “You have roused my curiosity, and now you must gratify it.”

Miss Flite looked at Charley for advice in this important crisis, who said, “If you please, ma’am, you had better tell then,” and therein gratified Miss Flite beyond measure.

“So sagacious, our young friend,” said she to me in her mysterious way. “Diminutive. But very sagacious! Well, my dear, it’s a pretty anecdote. Nothing more. Still I think it charming. Who should follow us down the road from the coach, my dear, but a poor person in a very ungenteel bonnet — ” “Jenny, if you please, miss,” said Charley.

“Just so!” Miss Flite acquiesced with the greatest suavity. “Jenny. Ye-es! And what does she tell our young friend but that there has been a lady with a veil inquiring at her cottage after my dear Fitz Jarndyce’s health and taking a handkerchief away with her as a little keepsake merely because it was my amiable Fitz Jarndyce’s! Now, you know, so very prepossessing in the lady with the veil!”

“If you please, miss,” said Charley, to whom I looked in some astonishment, “Jenny says that when her baby died, you left a handkerchief there, and that she put it away and kept it with the baby’s little things. I think, if you please, partly because it was yours, miss, and partly because it had covered the baby.”

“Diminutive,” whispered Miss Flite, making a variety of motions about her own forehead to express intellect in Charley. “But ex-ceedingly sagacious!And so dear! My love, she’s clearer than any counsel I ever heard!”

“Yes, Charley,” I returned. “I remember it.

Well?”

“Well, miss,” said Charley, “and that’s the handkerchief the lady took. And Jenny wants you to know that she wouldn’t have made away with it herself for a heap of money but that the lady took it and left some money instead. Jenny don’t know her at all, if you please, miss!”

“Why, who can she be?” said I. “My love,” Miss Flite suggested, advancing her lips to my ear with her most mysterious look, “in MY opinion — don’t mention this to our diminutive friend — she’s the Lord Chancellor’s wife. He’s married, you know. And I understand she leads him a terrible life. Throws his lordship’s papers into the fire, my dear, if he won’t pay the jeweller!”

I did not think very much about this lady then, for I had an impression that it might be Caddy.

Besides, my attention was diverted by my visitor, who was cold after her ride and looked hungry and who, our dinner being brought in, required some little assistance in arraying herself with great satisfaction in a pitiable old scarf and a much-worn and often-mended pair of gloves, which she had brought down in a paper parcel. I had to preside, too, over the entertainment, consisting of a dish of fish, a roast fowl, a sweetbread, vegetables, pudding, and Madeira; and it was so pleasant to see how she enjoyed it, and with what state and ceremony she did honour to it, that I was soon thinking of nothing else.

When we had finished and had our little dessert before us, embellished by the hands of my dear, who would yield the superintendence of everything prepared for me to no one, Miss Flite was so very chatty and happy that I thought I would lead her to her own history, as she was always pleased to talk about herself. I began by saying “You have attended on the Lord Chancellor many years, Miss Flite?”

“Oh, many, many, many years, my dear. But I expect a judgment. Shortly.”

There was an anxiety even in her hopefulness that made me doubtful if I had done right in approaching the subject. I thought I would say no more about it.

“My father expected a judgment,” said Miss Flite. “My brother. My sister. They all expected a judgment. The same that I expect.”

“They are all — ” “Ye-es. Dead of course, my dear,” said she.

As I saw she would go on, I thought it best to try to be serviceable to her by meeting the theme rather than avoiding it.

“Would it not be wiser,” said I, “to expect this judgment no more?”

“Why, my dear,” she answered promptly, “of course it would!”

“And to attend the court no more?”

“Equally of course,” said she. “Very wearing to be always in expectation of what never comes, my dear Fitz Jarndyce! Wearing, I assure you, to the bone!”

She slightly showed me her arm, and it was fearfully thin indeed.

“But, my dear,” she went on in her mysterious way, “there’s a dreadful attraction in the place.

Hush! Don’t mention it to our diminutive friend when she comes in. Or it may frighten her. With good reason. There’s a cruel attraction in the place. You CAN’T leave it. And you MUST expect.”

I tried to assure her that this was not so. She heard me patiently and smilingly, but was ready with her own answer.

“Aye, aye, aye! You think so because I am a little rambling. Ve-ry absurd, to be a little rambling, is it not? Ve-ry confusing, too. To the head.

I find it so. But, my dear, I have been there many years, and I have noticed. It’s the mace and seal upon the table.”

What could they do, did she think? I mildly asked her.

“Draw,” returned Miss Flite. “Draw people on, my dear. Draw peace out of them. Sense out of them. Good looks out of them. Good qualities out of them. I have felt them even drawing my rest away in the night. Cold and glittering devils!”

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From Page 62 She tapped me several times upon the arm and nodded good-humouredly as if she were anxious I should understand that I had no cause to fear her, though she spoke so gloomily, and confided these awful secrets to me.

“Let me see,” said she. “I’ll tell you my own case. Before they ever drew me — before I had ever seen them — what was it I used to do?

Tambourine playing? No. Tambour work. I and my sister worked at tambour work. Our father and our brother had a builder’s business. We all lived together. Ve-ry respectably, my dear! First, our father was drawn — slowly. Home was drawn with him. In a few years he was a fierce, sour, angry bankrupt without a kind word or a kind look for any one. He had been so different, Fitz Jarndyce. He was drawn to a debtors’ prison.

There he died. Then our brother was drawn — swiftly — to drunkenness. And rags. And death.

Then my sister was drawn. Hush! Never ask to what! Then I was ill and in misery, and heard, as I had often heard before, that this was all the work of Chancery. When I got better, I went to look at the monster. And then I found out how it was, and I was drawn to stay there.”

Having got over her own short narrative, in the delivery of which she had spoken in a low, strained voice, as if the shock were fresh upon her, she gradually resumed her usual air of amiable importance.

“You don’t quite credit me, my dear! Well, well!

You will, some day. I am a little rambling. But I have noticed. I have seen many new faces come, unsuspicious, within the influence of the mace and seal in these many years. As my father’s came there. As my brother’s. As my sister’s. As my own. I hear Conversation Kenge and the rest of them say to the new faces, ‘Here’s little Miss Flite. Oh, you are new here; and you must come and be presented to little Miss Flite!’ Very good. Proud I am sure to have the honour!

And we all laugh. But, Fitz Jarndyce, I know what will happen. I know, far better than they do, when the attraction has begun. I know the signs, my dear. I saw them begin in Gridley.

And I saw them end. Fitz Jarndyce, my love,” speaking low again, “I saw them beginning in our friend the ward in Jarndyce. Let some one hold him back. Or he’ll be drawn to ruin.

She looked at me in silence for some moments, with her face gradually softening into a smile.

Seeming to fear that she had been too gloomy, and seeming also to lose the connexion in her mind, she said politely as she sipped her glass of wine, “Yes, my dear, as I was saying, I expect a judgment shortly. Then I shall release my birds, you know, and confer estates.”

I was much impressed by her allusion to Richard and by the sad meaning, so sadly illustrated in her poor pinched form, that made its way through all her incoherence. But happily for her, she was quite complacent again now and beamed with nods and smiles.

“But, my dear,” she said, gaily, reaching another hand to put it upon mine. “You have not congratulated me on my physician. Positively not once, yet!”

I was obliged to confess that I did not quite know what she meant.

“My physician, Mr. Woodcourt, my dear, who was so exceedingly attentive to me. Though his services were rendered quite gratuitously. Until the Day of Judgment. I mean THE judgment that will dissolve the spell upon me of the mace and seal.”

“Mr. Woodcourt is so far away, now,” said I, “that I thought the time for such congratulation was past, Miss Flite.”

“But, my child,” she returned, “is it possible that you don’t know what has happened?”

“No,” said I. “Not what everybody has been talking of, my beloved Fitz Jarndyce!”

“No,” said I. “You forget how long I have been here.”

“True! My dear, for the moment — true. I blame myself. But my memory has been drawn out of me, with everything else, by what I mentioned.

Ve-ry strong influence, is it not? Well, my dear, there has been a terrible shipwreck over in those East Indian seas.”

“Mr. Woodcourt shipwrecked!”

“Don’t be agitated, my dear. He is safe. An awful scene. Death in all shapes. Hundreds of dead and dying. Fire, storm, and darkness. Numbers of the drowning thrown upon a rock. There, and through it all, my dear physician was a hero.

Calm and brave through everything. Saved many

Magazine lives, never complained in hunger and thirst, wrapped naked people in his spare clothes, took the lead, showed them what to do, governed them, tended the sick, buried the dead, and brought the poor survivors safely off at last! My dear, the poor emaciated creatures all but worshipped him. They fell down at his feet when they got to the land and blessed him. The whole country rings with it. Stay! Where’s my bag of documents? I have got it there, and you shall read it, you shall read it!”

And I DID read all the noble history, though very slowly and imperfectly then, for my eyes were so dimmed that I could not see the words, and I cried so much that I was many times obliged to lay down the long account she had cut out of the newspaper. I felt so triumphant ever to have known the man who had done such generous and gallant deeds, I felt such glowing exultation in his renown, I so admired and loved what he had done, that I envied the storm-worn people who had fallen at his feet and blessed him as their preserver. I could myself have kneeled down then, so far away, and blessed him in my rapture that he should be so truly good and brave. I felt that no one — mother, sister, wife — could honour him more than I. I did, indeed!

My poor little visitor made me a present of the account, and when as the evening began to close in she rose to take her leave, lest she should miss the coach by which she was to return, she was still full of the shipwreck, which I had not yet sufflciently composed myself to understand in all its details.

“My dear,” said she as she carefully folded up her scarf and gloves, “my brave physician ought to have a title bestowed upon him.And no doubt he will. You are of that opinlon?”

That he well deserved one, yes. That he would ever have one, no.

“Why not, Fitz Jarndyce?” she asked rather sharply.

I said it was not the custom in England to confer titles on men distinguished by peaceful services, however good and great, unless occasionally when they consisted of the accumulation of some very large amount of money.

“Why, good gracious,” said Miss Flite, “how can you say that? Surely you know, my dear, that all the greatest ornaments of England in knowledge, imagination, active humanity, and improvement of every sort are added to its nobility! Look round you, my dear, and consider.

YOU must be rambling a little now, I think, if you don’t know that this is the great reason why titles will always last in the land!”

I am afraid she believed what she said, for there were moments when she was very mad indeed.

And now I must part with the little secret I have thus far tried to keep. I had thought, sometimes, that Mr. Woodcourt loved me and that if he had been richer he would perhaps have told me that he loved me before he went away. I had thought, sometimes, that if he had done so, I should have been glad of it. But how much better it was now that this had never happened! What should I have suffered if I had had to write to him and tell him that the poor face he had known as mine was quite gone from me and that I freely released him from his bondage to one whom he had never seen!

Oh, it was so much better as it was! With a great pang mercifully spared me, I could take back to my heart my childish prayer to be all he had so brightly shown himself; and there was nothing to be undone: no chain for me to break or for him to drag; and I could go, please God, my lowly way along the path of duty, and he could go his nobler way upon its broader road; and though we were apart upon the journey, I might aspire to meet him, unselfishly, innocently, better far than he had thought me when I found some favour in his eyes, at the journey’s end.

Chapter XXXVI— Chesney Wold Charley and I did not set off alone upon our expedition into Lincolnshire. My guardian had made up his mind not to lose sight of me until I was safe in Mr. Boythorn’s house, so he accompanied us, and we were two days upon the road.

I found every breath of air, and every scent, and every flower and leaf and blade of grass, and every passing cloud, and everything in nature, more beautiful and wonderful to me than I had ever found it yet. This was my first gain from my illness. How little I had lost, when the wide world was so full of delight for me.

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dear girl should come. I wrote her a letter, of which he took charge, and he left us within half an hour of our arrival at our destination, on a delightful evening in the early summer-time.

If a good fairy had built the house for me with a wave of her wand, and I had been a princess and her favoured god-child, I could not have been more considered in it. So many preparations were made for me and such an endearing remembrance was shown of all my little tastes and likings that I could have sat down, overcome, a dozen times before I had revisited half the rooms. I did better than that, however, by showing them all to Charley instead. Charley’s delight calmed mine; and after we had had a walk in the garden, and Charley had exhausted her whole vocabulary of admiring expressions, I was as tranquilly happy as I ought to have been. It was a great comfort to be able to say to myself after tea, “Esther, my dear, I think you are quite sensible enough to sit down now and write a note of thanks to your host.” He had left a note of welcome for me, as sunny as his own face, and had confided his bird to my care, which I knew to be his highest mark of confidence.

Accordingly I wrote a little note to him in London, telling him how all his favourite plants and trees were looking, and how the most astonishing of birds had chirped the honours of the house to me in the most hospitable manner, and how, after singing on my shoulder, to the inconceivable rapture of my little maid, he was then at roost in the usual corner of his cage, but whether dreaming or no I could not report. My note finished and sent off to the post, I made myself very busy in unpacking and arranging; and I sent Charley to bed in good time and told her I should want her no more that night.

For I had not yet looked in the glass and had never asked to have my own restored to me. I knew this to be a weakness which must be overcome, but I had always said to myself that I would begin afresh when I got to where I now was. Therefore I had wanted to be alone, and therefore I said, now alone, in my own room, “Esther, if you are to be happy, if you are to have any right to pray to be true-hearted, you must keep your word, my dear.” I was quite resolved to keep it, but I sat down for a little while first to reflect upon all my blessings. And then I said my prayers and thought a little more.

My hair had not been cut off, though it had been in danger more than once. It was long and thick.

I let it down, and shook it out, and went up to the glass upon the dressing-table. There was a little muslin curtain drawn across it. I drew it back and stood for a moment looking through such a veil of my own hair that I could see nothing else.

Then I put my hair aside and looked at the reflection in the mirror, encouraged by seeing how placidly it looked at me. I was very much changed — oh, very, very much. At first my face was so strange to me that I think I should have put my hands before it and started back but for the encouragement I have mentioned.

Very soon it became more familiar, and then I knew the extent of the alteration in it better than I had done at first. It was not like what I had expected, but I had expected nothing definite, and I dare say anything definite would have surprised me.

I had never been a beauty and had never thought myself one, but I had been very different from this. It was all gone now. Heaven was so good to me that I could let it go with a few not bitter tears and could stand there arranging my hair for the night quite thankfully.

One thing troubled me, and I considered it for a long time before I went to sleep. I had kept Mr. Woodcourt’s flowers. When they were withered I had dried them and put them in a book that I was fond of. Nobody knew this, not even Ada. I was doubtful whether I had a right to preserve what he had sent to one so different — whether it was generous towards him to do it. I wished to be generous to him, even in the secret depths of my heart, which he would never know, because I could have loved him — could have been devoted to him. At last I came to the conclusion that I might keep them if I treasured them only as a remembrance of what was irrevocably past and gone, never to be looked back on any more, in any other light. I hope this may not seem trivial.

I was very much in earnest.

I took care to be up early in the morning and to be before the glass when Charley came in on tiptoe.

“Dear, dear, miss!” cried Charley, starting. “Is that you?”

“Yes, Charley,” said I, quietly putting up my hair. “And I am very well indeed, and very happy.”

I saw it was a weight off Charley’s mind, but it was a greater weight off mine. I knew the worst now and was composed to it. I shall not conceal, as I go on, the weaknesses I could not quite conquer, but they always passed from me soon and the happier frame of mind stayed by me faithfully.

Wishing to be fully re-established in my strength and my good spirits before Ada came, I now laid down a little series of plans with Charley for being in the fresh air all day long. We were to be out before breakfast, and were to dine early, and were to be out again before and after dinner, and were to talk in the garden after tea, and were to go to rest betimes, and were to climb every hill and explore every road, lane, and field in the neighbourhood. As to restoratives and strengthening delicacies, Mr. Boythorn’s good housekeeper was for ever trotting about with something to eat or drink in her hand; I could not even be heard of as resting in the park but she would come trotting after me with a basket, her cheerful face shining with a lecture on the importance of frequent nourishment. Then there was a pony expressly for my riding, a chubby pony with a short neck and a mane all over his eyes who could canter — when he would — so easily and quietly that he was a treasure. In a very few days he would come to me in the paddock when I called him, and eat out of my hand, and follow me about. We arrived at such a capital understanding that when he was jogging with me lazily, and rather obstinately, down some shady lane, if I patted his neck and said, “Stubbs, I am surprised you don’t canter when you know how much I like it; and I think you might oblige me, for you are only getting stupid and going to sleep,” he would give his head a comical shake or two and set off directly, while Charley would stand still and laugh with such enjoyment that her laughter was like music. I don’t know who had given Stubbs his name, but it seemed to belong to him as naturally as his rough coat.

Once we put him in a little chaise and drove him triumphantly through the green lanes for five miles; but all at once, as we were extolling him to the skies, he seemed to take it ill that he should have been accompanied so far by the circle of tantalizing little gnats that had been hovering round and round his ears the whole way without appearing to advance an inch, and stopped to think about it. I suppose he came to the decision that it was not to be borne, for he steadily refused to move until I gave the reins to Charley and got out and walked, when he followed me with a sturdy sort of good humour, putting his head under my arm and rubbing his ear against my sleeve. It was in vain for me to say, “Now, Stubbs, I feel quite sure from what I know of you that you will go on if I ride a little while,” for the moment I left him, he stood stock still again.

Consequently I was obliged to lead the way, as before; and in this order we returned home, to the great delight of the village.

Charley and I had reason to call it the most friendly of villages, I am sure, for in a week’s time the people were so glad to see us go by, though ever so frequently in the course of a day, that there were faces of greeting in every cottage. I had known many of the grown people before and almost all the children, but now the very steeple began to wear a familiar and affectionate look. Among my new friends was an old old woman who lived in such a little thatched and whitewashed dwelling that when the outside shutter was turned up on its hinges, it shut up the whole house-front. This old lady had a grandson who was a sailor, and I wrote a letter to him for her and drew at the top of it the chimney-corner in which she had brought him up and where his old stool yet occupied its old place.

This was considered by the whole village the most wonderful achievement in the world, but when an answer came back all the way from Plymouth, in which he mentioned that he was going to take the picture all the way to America, and from America would write again, I got all the credit that ought to have been given to the post-office and was invested with the merit of the whole system.

Thus, what with being so much in the air, playing with so many children, gossiping with so many people, sitting on invitation in so many cottages, going on with Charley’s education, and writing long letters to Ada every day, I had scarcely any time to think about that little loss of mine and was almost always cheerful.

To Be Continued Next Issue

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Local Sports History

District comp. started in 1928 ■ The late Tom Dignam, Editor of The Yea Chronicle from 1936 to 1984, penned A Brief History of the Yea and District Cricket Association in 1988.

We feel certain that he would have no objection to its reproduction some 30 years later, at the commencement of the 2019 season.

Tom noted that the competition began on December 1, 1928, and in its first season provided the most exciting final match in its long history - excepting the result of 1953, which even pre-dated the famous Australia-West Indies clash.

Tom remembered: Cricket was played in Yea prior to the turn of the century and later in competitions both to the east and the west.

In the 1920s it was generally up the line, against Alexandra, Eildon Weir, etc., and sometimes three teams from this end competed - Yea, Murrindindi and Homewood.

Now, the two exceptions: There is still here a magnificent trophy, won

by Yea in an Anglesy County competition in 1893-94.

Jack Cameron, of Yarck, holds a medal presented to members of a Yarck side which won a premiership in what appears to been a Yea Association in 1924.

As a young lad, Jack was 12th man in a strong Yarck side, which beat Homewood in the grand final.

Defeated semi-finalists were Murrindindi and Yea. Points of note are that the medals were presented by Mr W.H. Tomkins, wo was the first President of the competition being reviewed; and that Yarck, with close affinity to Alexandra, in addition to 1924, was in and out of the current Yea Association for three different periods.

In the Spring of 1928, meetings were held to get cricket going on a “local” basis.

Teachers and ex-studentys of the Yea Higher Elementary School were prepared to organise a team.

Homewood and Murrindindi were obviously viable entrants, and Mr M. Coonan laid, at his own expense, a concrete pitch on his home property “Cannon Vale”, which was to become the headquarters of his bran-child, Boundary Creek, and later to be used also by Murrindindi, Veterans, Killingworth and Colts clubs.

This identification of teams superseded an original idea of just splitting up players into four or more or less even sides, and arrangements were made to start on Saturday, December 1, 1928.

Mr C.W. (‘Jack’) Shepard was the first Association Secretary.

Late in the piece, more locals, led

by Fred Miller and Bob Inman, got together a fifth team and called it Yea. The arrival of Dr Frank Costigan early in 1929 gave the club - and circket generally - a real boost.

In the very first match, Murrindindi defeated Boundary Creek, and H.E. School beat Homewood, and so a promising season got under way.

The first century was apparently made by C. Lewis (109 not out for Yea againat H.E. School) but Joe Stephens (H.E.S.) and F. Costigan were close behind.

In those days there was no suggestion of divided time or equal number of overs. Games, which started

Coonan family proved vital to cricket in the Yea district

● The Coonan family was instrumental in the establishment of a cricket competition in Yea. Pictured at a lunch break at the shed at 'Tara', from left: John Slavin; Michael Coonan Jnr; Tom Coonan; Mary Costigan; John Coonan and property owner Michael Patrick Coonan (son of Michael Francis Coonan and Mary Meehan) Source: burraminebourkes.blogspot.com.au Mary Coonan Waters, daughter of Michael Patrick Coonan and sister of Michael Jnr, Tom and John.

■ Michael Patrick Coonan was born on December 4, 1883, at Flowerdale, the eldest of five children born to Michael Francis Coonan and Mary Hanora Meehan.

Michael grew up as no stranger to tragedy..he was five years old when his little brother Jeremiah died in 1889; eight when his brother Edward died in 1892; nine when he lost his father to an accident in 1893, and 16 when his mother Mary died of heart disease in 1900.

He and his surviving siblings, Margaret Frances and Thomas Emmet, were raised after their mother's death by their paternal aunt, Margaret Coonan Butler.

Margaret was the only surviving sister of their father Michael, and at the time of adopting the three Coonan children was in her mid-fifties.

She was the wife Thomas Butler, but had married in her late forties, so the marriage had been a childless one.

When Michael Patrick Coonan reached his legal age, Margaret Coonan handed over the Coonan land to his keeping, and he carried on the excellent farming tradition of his father and grandfather before him.

In 1908, at the age of 25 years, Michael Patrick Coonan married Margaret Mary Sullivan, the daughter of Eugene Sullivan and Mary Doran.

Over the years they became hugely respected in the Flowerdale/Yea district, raising a large family.

● Tom Dignam at 2.30pm at the earliest, were of one just finished a stint as Shire Presafternoon’s duration, and two out of ident, became (an unlikely) President fice would be drawn. of the Cricket Association and pro(In 1988) only seven teams were vided a trophy. competing out of the 16 that the Mr George (‘Tiger’) Smith was YDCA has “housed”. In fact, the fig- the new Secretary. ure is nearly 17.

Mr W. Tomkins died a year later, In September, 1939, a letter from but Mr W. Sheppard beecame MrG. Waters stated that because of President five years on, and later still the outbreak of war, the proposed Secretary again. He left Yea in 1939.

Murrindindi Station team would not With Dr Costigan, Geo. Pears, be entering.

Dave Heaphy, Geo. Loughron and The seven teams (in 198) are pos- other good players performing well, sibly only names belonging to groups Yea followed their 1930 success with of players, something different from premierships in 1931-32 and 1932the geographical or organisation link 33. of earlier days.

Runners-up on each occasion, If boundaries (strictly there were H.E. School then had consecutive none) have changed, so have wins. Ben Stephens was a star. grounds, and in considering some In 1934 a new team, Veterans, performances, regard must be given was admitted. This was another to conditions applying at the time. brainchild of the first Michael Long grass (even a crop on one Coonan (one who can be recorded ground around 1939), or rough surfaces on a hot summer’s day, plus a variety of wickets (sometimes earthen) are not a fair criteria on which to judge such things as record low scores, etc.

So players today (two turf wickets, and other good ones, plus generally even outfield surfaces) can spare a thought for those who played earlier.

Homewood won the first premiership, and Yea was successful in 192930. Flowerdale and Molesworth had built up the competition to seven clubs, but the 1930-31 season saw an unfortunate upset after the home and home series and the premiership was never finalised.

Boundary Creek led Yea on the first innings, but an unsatisfactory ending was a blow to the new organisation.

However, the YDCA recovered and has survived ever since, even during the war years.

No doubt because of the unsatis- ● The first ever Coonan car, driving is Michael Patrick Coonan, factory conclusion to the previous his wife Margaret Sullivan. Children Margaret and Michael are season, the two main office-bearers in the back. Taken at 'Tara', Yea. “gave it away” at the 1931 annual Source: burraminebourkes.blogspot.com.au meeting.

These photos were given by Mary Coonan Waters, Cr A.L. Williamson, who had daughter of Michael Patrick Coonan and Margaret Sullivan.

as an original founder of the Association and a continual helper in practical ways).

The Vets., who comprised about 75 per cent “oldies” and shared the Boundary Creek ground, won premierships in their second and third years.

In 1935, Strath Creek was admitted, this club including some players who were not residents of the Yea shire. (This probably applied also to Flowerdale and possibly to Molesworth.)

However, when Yarck applied to enter in 1936, this question was raised at the annual meeting but Yarck got in, 12 votes to five.

Strath Creek were runners-up in 1937 and Glenurn came in at the annual meeting later that year.

The Association had 10 teams, to be seriously rediced when the 193945 war was at its worst.

Boundary Creek beat Yea by an innings in the 1938 final, and Homewood outlasted H.E. School in long wet grass in May 1939.

The war had just started when the 1939-40 annual meeting was held.

Mr Keith D. Bryant took over the presidency, which he held for a record 23 years. ● To Be Continued

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Time for classic Caulfield Cup

■ One of the best ever fields to contest the Caulfield Cup will tackle the classic this coming Saturday (Oct. 19) The race has always attracted the best of the best over the 2400 metres, and if the betting indicates any guide it should be a ripper.

In early markets the former international galloper, Finche, now with Australia's leading trainer, Chris Waller, is the early favourite after two great runs for the stable in Australia.

Last year he ran a great fourth in the Melbourne Cup, and originally that was his main aim, but after two great runs in Australia has shown that he will be hard to beat in both, if he contests them.

He won in great style over 2000 metres in Sydney, and his run in the Turnbull at Flemington was a ripper going down narrowly to Kings Will Dream after flashing home.

After the Turnbull, he was made favourite for the 2400 metre Caulfield Cup to be run this Saturday.

On the second line is the smart Japanese raider, Mer De Glace, a winner of his last five starts and is weighted on 55.5. kilos in the Caulfield Cup and drops a kilo for the Melbourne Cup and is smart.

Bookies are keeping the top Japanese galloper safe, and rightly so.

On the next line is another with plenty of up scope and that is Constantinople, a Northern Hemisphere three-year old like the two previous Melbourne Cup winners in Rekindling and Cross Counter.

Constantinople is the son of English great former Derby winner, Galileo.

At his latest start the four-year by our standards, ran second to Logician in a Group Two in England and has won over 2000 metres at the Currgah in Ireland this season.

He is really well in on the weights with only 52.5 kilos.

Constantinople is now with the powerful Hayes-Dabernig team, and they certainly know what it is all about.

Another good type is Mr Quickie, who was taking all before him before the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington, but ran a shocker, finishing second last.

Prepared by leading former South Australian trainer, Phillip Stokes, the Queensland Derby winner had run a big race when he came from the rear for the field in his usual style to run a great third in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.

Another that will attract plenty of attention is another former good galloper, formerly with Darren Weir, and that is Kings Will Dream.

This time last year, Darren had him firing on all cylinders, so much so that he entered him for the Cox Plate hoping he could surprise all and sundry, and beat the mighty mare, Winx, but unfortunately he broke down badly and was pulled out of the race.

Intestinal problems clouded his future, but he was nursed back to health and joined the Chris Waller camp, who went along slowly with him.

He hit his straps in great fashion winning the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington recently, giving leading young rider, Jye Mc Neil, his first Group

● King of Dreams and Finche Finish over the line in the Turnbull.. Racing Photos The Australian Bloodstock owned, Ebor Handicap winner, Mustajeer, is one to keep your eye on, now with top Sydney trainer, Kris Lees, he has enough weight with 55.5. kilos in the Caulfield Cup and half-a-kilo less in the Melbourne Cup. He comes here with big raps on him, so keep him in mind.

Here is one of my favorites, the top mare, formerly with Darren Weir, but now with Chris Waller, Verry Elleegant, who got back into the winners’ circle, narrowly, but well, in coming from a long way back to win the Hill Stakes at Randwick.

I have been a long-time fan of her, but Chris Waller said that she is still learning the caper, just turning four.

They are still looking at the Cox Plate too, I have always felt that she would be better suited

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over the 2400 metres of the Caulfield Cup, being an ATC Oaks winner over 2500 metres.

I will admit Chris is better judge that me, but I like the mare.

An interesting entrant is the Danny O'Brien trained stayer, Vow and Declare.

He ran a great race to finish fourth in the Turnbull Stakes, his first start since June, after winning the Tattersalls Cup at Eagle Farm, Brisbane, over 3000 metres.

Prior to that, he ran a good second to Mr. Quickie in the Queensland Derby, beaten under a length.

Connections protested, but to no avail, after he raced three wide for most of the Derby and being eased near the 50 metre mark.

Could be one to watch at good odds.

Others in the market are Avilius, Brimham Rocks, Glory Days, Gold Mount, Raymond Tusk, Super Titus, Supernova and True Self.

The Bart Cummings winner, Surprise Baby, penalised a kilo for the win in the Melbourne Cup, is well down in the markets, but trainer Paul Preusker, wants to keep him for the Melbourne Cup.

Busy time ahead

■ I love this time of the year, where I work for a number of Clubs over the Spring Carnival.

The first of those coming up is the Phantom Call of the Caulfield Cup for the Thoroughbred Club Luncheon at Caulfield this Friday.

I am proud to say this is my 15th year of doing the call.

A great friend of mine, John Russell, who called for many years with 3UZ and Sky Channel, passed over the baton for my first call back in 2004, when Elvstroem beat Makybe Diva.

At the time we had attendances of around 850 international, owners, trainers, Australian connections owners and trainers, jockeys and media people.

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New Victoria Cup track record ■ Nine year old American IdealAlldatglittersisgold entire Bling It On returned to the scene of one of his greatest triumphs – the 2017 A.G. Hunter Cup to capture last Saturday night’s $250,000 (Group 1) Pryde’s Easifeed Victoria Cup over 2240 metres.

Trained at Cobbity by Craig Cross, Bling It On from an inside second line draw settled as expected three back along the markers trailing both stablemate Cash N Flow which led from gate two and polemarker Queenslander Colt Thirty One. In a hectic affair, San Carlo was sent forward three wide from gate six to park in the open after Buster Brady went ahead of him to do the same thing from gate four.

Cruz Bromac angled four markers from gate three on the second line, with Tam Major one/ two being trailed by Shadow Sax, Code Black and Alta Orlando, while My Kiwi Mate was five pegs, with Wrappers Delight restrained to the tail.

Cash N Flow kicked prior to the home turn, with Bling It On joining in three wide after angling away from the inside when Buster Brady dropped the bit as he usually does when having to accelerate quickly.

Surging to the front on straightening, Bling It On recorded a 2.6 metre margin in advance of Colt Thirty One along the sprint lane, with Cruz Bromac running home strongly for third 2.8 metres back after following the winner throughout.

San Carlo was oh so gallant in finishing fourth 2.9 metres away, with My Kiwi Mate fifth. In quarters of 29, 28.5, 27.6 and 27.4 for the last mile, Bling It On returned a mile rate of 1-51.5 taking .9 seconds off Lennytheshark’s 1-52.4 set in January last year.

Small program

■ Wimmera racing was held at Horsham on Monday October 7 with a small but interesting program during the afternoon.

Buangor part-owner/trainer Louis Frank's very honest 6Y0 Village Jolt-Bianca Jasper gelding Franco Jolto chalked up his 6th success in 39 outing by taking the Mixx FM Santa Races Dec 22 Pace over 1700 metres.

Driven by Ararat's Michael Bellman, Franco Jolto starting solo on the second line settled three back along the markers as Jilliby Gizmo led from gate two.

Still bottled up along the inside on turning, Franco Jolto when extricated late in the straight, sprouted wings to blouse a death-seating Ardens Legacy by a neck, with Jilliby Gizmo a half head away third in the best finish of the day. The mile rate 1-58.1.

24.8m margin

Harness Racing

Driven by Tayla, Joeys Hangover (gate two) settled just off the speed three back in the moving line as Arden Up (gate three) led.

Going forward three wide solo in the last lap, Joes Hangover was too solid at the business end, scoring by 2.1 metres in a two minute rate from Bronski Royal which raced wide most of the way. Arden Up held down third a neck away.

Coasted to wire

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with Len Baker concluding stages to gain the day by 1.4 metres, with Kevin Richard which trailed the leader third a half neck away after having every chance.

The mile rate 2-02.4.

Final bend drama

■ Terang's Matty Horsnell trained and reined 5Y0 Blissful Hall-Golden Lilly mare Blissful Lilly to an all of the way victory in the West Side Horsham Pace over 1700 metres, easily accounting for Dynamic Dozer (three wide last lap from the tail to join the winner on the final bend) by 1.4 metres in a mile rate of 1-59.4. Johnny Redcoat (three back the markers) was third 1.9 metres back.

Pakred outside

■ Bendigo was the venue for Tuesday racing with fast times the order of the night.

Much travelled ten year old gelding Phil Monty scored his 18th victory at start number 131 when successful in the Schweppes Claiming Pace over 1650 metres for local trainer Kent Harpley.

Going forward with Greg Sugars in the sulky from outside the front line to park outside polemarker Courageous Leo, Sugars was never worried at any stage. Cruising to the front prior to the home turn, Phil Monty defied all challengers to register a 10.4 metre margin in a 155.4 mile rate over The Cobblers Piece which trailed the weakening leader, with The Sparrow Hawk (one/three - three wide last lap) third a head away.

Held ground

■ Ardmona's Donna Castles was successful at Bendigo with 7Y0 Yankee Spider-U R Whatu Eat mare Fatouche in the World's Best Hoof Oil Trotters Mobile over 2150 metres.

Trained and driven by Donna, Fatouche was restrained from inside the second line to settle with most of the field ahead of him as Illawong Sunny led from gate five.

Making a sharp mid-race turn of speed to lead at the bell, Fatouche coasted to the wire 7.4 metres clear of Illawong Sunny which held his ground, with Black Valley (three wide last lap) third 3.8 metres back. The mile rate 1-59.4.

■ Mt Gambier (Mingbool) trainer/driver David Drury has an impeccable record when crossing the border and snared The Weekly Advertiser Pace over 1700 metres at Horsham with 4Y0 Changeover-Fine Print gelding Change The Print in a mile rate of 1-57.9.

Settling at the tail from a solo second line draw, Change The Print was off and running prior to the bell to lead for the final circuit.

Having his rivals off the bit chasing a long way out, Change The Print registered a 24.8 metre margin over Sport Dreamer which led from gate five before being crossed at the bell, ■ Shepparton raced on Wednesday and with The Raptor (one/one) a nose away third.

Bolinda duo Monique Burnett (trainer) and Josh Duggan (driver) combined to land the Barastoc Maiden Pace over 1690 metres with Have No ■ Veteran Hamilton trainer Jim Barker a regu- Choice, a 4Y0 gelded son of Four Starzzz Shark lar at Horsham, combined with granddaughter and Rock Melody, leading for the majority of Jackie Barker to land the Woodlands Stud Pace the trip after crossing Dealmaker shortly after over 2200 metres aboard 5Y0 Changeover- the start to defeat Nil Desperandum (one/two Presidential Drive gelding Presidentalchange. three wide last lap) by 2.3 metres in a mile rate Taken back at the start from gate five to possie of 1-59.2. First starter One More No More (one/ five back along the markers in a strung out field one at bell) was third 4.2 metres away. as stablemate The Suspect led from outside the front line, Presidentialchange moved to be poised one/one at the bell after Beekeacee ahead of him eased away from the markers to raced ex- ■ Heathcote father and daughter Terry and Tayla French were successful at Shepparton with posed.

When Beekeacee crossed the pacemaker ap- 5Y0 Well Said-Without Guile gelding Joey proaching the home turn, Presidentialchange Hangover, taking the Hunter Rural Pace over was in hot pursuit and was too strong over the 1690 metres.

Led most of way

Every chance

Too solid

■ Local Kialla trainer Isabel Walsh snared the quinella in the Shepparton BMW Pace over 1690 metres with Revolt (Kima Frenning) defeating Shoshone Brave (Abbey Turnbull) in a mile rate of 1-55.6.

Leading from gate four, Revolt a very much in-form gelded 4Y0 son of Bettors Delight and Repelem coasted to the wire 5.4 metres in advance of Shoshone Brave which raced outside him for the last lap, with old timer Lights And Music (12) third 10.1 metres back.

Settled three back

■ Maree and John Caldow landed the Saddleworld Shepparton Pace over 2190 metres with ever reliable 5Y0 American Ideal-Bring Her Back mare Bye Bye Barbie much to the delight of owner/breeder Steve Walker.

Settling three back in the moving line from gate three on the second line with Lombo Idle Belief driven hard to lead from gate four, Bye Bye Barbie received a sweet passage all through the race.

Easing three wide on the final bend, Bye Bye Barbie finished her race off well to score by 1.9 metres over Village Encounter (one/three - three wide last lap), with Lombo Idle Belief a half head away third. The mile rate 1-59.1.

Lightning move

■ Champion reinsman Chris Alford produced the "drive of the night" aboard the Colin Duncan part-owned and trained 6Y0 Mach Three-Confetti mare Dearest in the Alabar Vicbred Platinum Series B (2nd Heat) over 1690 metres.

Restrained from gate five to possie five back in the running line, Alford made a lightning move racing for the bell to cross the pacemaker Benatar and lead for the rest of the journey, coasting to the wire 2.2 metres in advance of Carter Mason (three wide trail last lap from midfield) in a mile rate of 1-58.6. Emerging Talent (three wide last lap) was third 1.1 metres away.

Ran home best

■ Carisbrook duo Brett Shipway (part-owner/ trainer) and reinswoman Tina Ridis were victorious at Ballarat on Thursday with 7Y0 Bacardi Lindy-Earls Gold mare A Nip Will Do in the Peach's Fruit Market Pace over 2200 metres.

Trailing the leader Eyes From Heaven insider her from gate three, A Nip Will Do having start number 146 came away from the markers

Sulky Snippets This Week

■ Wednesday - Shepparton, Thursday Kilmore, Friday - Geelong, Saturday - Melton, Sunday - Maryborough (Cup), Monday Cranbourne, Tuesday - Melton.

Horses to follow

■ Marjorie Jean, Rory McHinson, Return Soldier, Little Yankee, She Will Rock, I Am Erik, She Keeps Coming, Dynamite Dozer, Bronski Royal, One More No More, Tre Cool, Rosanna Lindy.

to be one/one in the final circuit and when eased three wide on the home turn, ran home best to gain the day eight metres clear of Frosty Reception which trailed the leader, with Eyes From Heaven 2.1 metres away in third place. The mile rate 2-04.6.

Eased three wide

■ Popular Bendigonian Laurie Wills scored an overdue victory with 9Y0 Union Guy-Highly Volatile gelding Lets Went in the Petstock Pace over 1710 metres at Ballarat. Raced by wife Chelsea and mother Elaine, Lets Went was given a beautiful trip by Laurie one/one from gate five as Ta Failte Rote led from gate three.

Easing three wide on turning, Lets Went finished best to prevail by a neck over the pacemaker, with Little Safari three metres away in third place after trailing the front runner. The mile rate 1-58.5.

Driven a treat

■ At Mildura on Friday, youthful local trainer Lachlan Prothero snared the 2190 metre Tankard Dental Pace with more than handy 6Y0 Mach Three-Magic Maddy mare Causenfriction.

Driven a treat bt Bendigo based Neil McCallum, Causenfriction was given the run of the race from inside the second line on the back of the poleline leader Major Mucha. Not wanting to risk a pocket on straightening, Causenfriction was eased off the markers prior to the home turn which she made three wide gaining momentum.

Finishing full of running, Causenfriction bloused the pacemaker by a half head in a thrilling finish, with Mymatethomo (one/one) third 8.4 metres back after joining the leader on the final bend. The mile rate a slick 2-00.2.

Extra record breaking tally, and we have to thank $3.1 million raised this the State Government who kicked it off so

■ The fifth edition of FightMND's famous Daniher's Drive has exceeded all expectations, smashing the targeted $10 million mark and pushing the fundraising total over the past five years to nearly $11 million.

These vital funds will be aimed at treatment for sufferers and to find a cure for the disease.

The official announcement took place on Monday morning (Oct. 14) at the Drive's final event, a breakfast at Mt Eliza's Ranelagh Club, with 320+ participants (more than 80 cars) and local member, Greg Hunt, Federal Minister for Health in attendance.

The team including Neale Daniher's wife Jan (Shady Ladies) was top fundraiser with over $100,000 raised for the Drive, while main sponsor Chemist Warehouse handed over a team cheque for nearly $80,000 over and above their sponsorship.

Rebecca Daniher - FightMND Campaign Director, said; "We are excited to announce

well, but also the Australian public who have been massive supporters in our quest to find better treatment and a cure for MND. "We love getting out to the regional communities, and they always welcome us with open arms - this funding is going to make a big impact in 'fighting the beast' - we are going to get it working as quickly as possible in medical research and clinical trials across Australia and worldwide'" Jamie Howden , CEO of Fight, said: "This figure is simply amazing - the grand total with all our sponsorships, teams fundraising and Victorian government funding is a record for any year with $3.1 million. It's amazing to think that five years ago when this was just an idea and a starting point that the grand total now across that period is a staggering $10.7 million" Sunday night's fancy dress ball was a celebration of the event and funds raised. More than 2,000 people are currently diagnosed with MND in Australia.

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Photos: AFNC Photos: Michelle Jack

Alexandra Football Netball Club

Photos: Ash Long

● Caitlan Haggis, A-Grade Netball Best and Fairest.

● Ellie Hedger, A-Grade Netball Best and Fairest Runner-Up.

● Monique Mann, A-Grade Netball Most Improved.

● Lauren Steyger, A-Grade Netball Most Determined.

● Beth Cairns, B-Grade Netball Best and Fairest.

● Kirsty Norris, B-Grade Netball Best and Fairest Runner-Up.

● Carly Hill, B-Grade Netball Most Improved.

● Brooke Pearce, B-Grade Netball Most Determined.

● Shona Gesler, B-Grade Netball Coaches Award

● Katherine Quinsee, B-Grade Netball Coaches Award

● Maddy Richards, C-Grade Netball Coaches Award

● Sarah Haggis, D-Grade Netball Coaches Award

● Sally Krijt, C-Grade Netball Best and Fairest.

● Zarli Hoornweg, C-Grade Netball Best and Fairest Runner-Up.

● Jorja Gesler, C-Grade Netball Most Improved.

● Sarah Mooney, C-Grade Netball Most Determined.

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Presentation Night at Marysville Photos: Ash Long

● Taite Ritchie, D-Grade Netball Best and Fairest

● Chelsea Callander, D-Grade Netball Runner-Up Best and Fairest

● Patrick Ferguson. Seniors Best and Fairest.

● Ben Woollard, Seniors Runner-Up Best and Fairest.

● Brandon Kapakoulakis, Seniors Runner-Up Best and Fairest.

● Sam Woollard, Seniors Most Determined

● Daniel Roper, Reserves Best and Fairest

● Chase Pearce, Reserves Runner-Up Best and Fairest

● Jake Keath, Reserves Runner-Up Best and Fairest

● Aaron Daly, Reserves Most Determined

● Tom Rouget, Under 18 Best and Fairest

● David Ray, Under 18 Runner-Up Best and Fairest

● Aaron McDonald, Under 18 Most Determined

● Willem Woolford, Under 18 Most Consistent

● Eliza Gesler, D-Grade Netball Most Consistent

● Kim Webber-Lally, D-Grade Netball Most Determined

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Local Sports History ● From Oct. 2 issue ■ “Mr Waymount next cointributed Mattei’s well knioln song Non E Vor, which was well received, and later on sang Vanity witll good effect. Mrs. Chrystal sang My dearest heart, by Sullivan, in her characteristically sweet style, for which she wasloudly applauded, and in the second part Rose Marie, by Malloy, with great expression.

Mr. and Miss Ranche rendered To the Woods in a pleasing manner, and Mr. Kelson varied the performance by reciting Shamus O'Brien in a manner which it would be hard. to beat, his delivery being good, marked with power and feeling, and he spoke the "brogue" with perfection, and was dcservedly cheered on concluding his capital recitation.

Mrs. Gotch, who came from Melbourne mainly to give her able services on behalf of the club, favored the audience with Wallace's grand old song of the Minstrel Boy, which was rendered with most perfect expression and fine power, and an encore being insisted on, Mrs. Gotch repeated the last verse with much satisfaction to lovers of good vocalisation.

The Wandering Minstrel followed on the heels of the Minstrel Boy, and in the capable hands of Mr. Dodds lost nothing by having to succeed os fine a rendition as that given

by Mrs. Gotch.

The Minstrel. was obliged to return in response to the demands of the audience and repeat the last verses of his wanderings.

Miss Saunders was equally fortunate in her rendering of She's such a Love, and was also obliged to repeat a portion of the song.

This young lady also sang Yes, if you like it, in good style, which was well received.

Mr. Gordon contributed The Old Brigade" and True till death, and Miss Rasche sang very sweetly The song of the sea" and When Swallows build.

Miss McKay gave a fair rendition of The broken pitcher and in the second part The Silver Rhine, the effect of the latter being marred somewhat by faulty time on the part of the singer.

Mr. Rasche brought the first part of the programime to a close by singing Steering home in his well known style.

After the usual interval Mrs. Gotch and Mrs Chrystal more than delighted the andience by a charming rendition of Offenhach's fine duet In the dusk at twilight, which deserves special recognition for the beautiful blending of the voices of the singers, and the admirable manner in which it was sung, the duet being certainly the piece de resistence of the evening, whose beauty was intensified by the able accompaniment played by Mr. Dodds.

The hudience applauded rapturously, and the ladlies were obliged to repeat the last verse.

Mrs. Gotch also sung AId Robin Gray with great feeling, and again had to respond to an encore.

Mr. Dodds was effective in Father O'Flynn, and Mr. Rasche sang Josephus Orange Blossom in character, and his eccentricities finding favor with the audience he had to return and give a " break down."

As befitting the occasion, the National Anthem brought the proceedings of an excellent entertainment to a close.

Refreshments,as is usual at Yea, were provided for the singers and those coming from a distance, being

kindly given on this occasion by Mrs. Chrystal and Mrs. Saunders.

In January 1891, Yea Cricket Club Hon. Secretary J. Robinson wrote to the Yea Council, asking for a return of the use of the money paid for the Shire Hall on Boxing Night.It was agreed to grant a rebate of one half the amount paid.

In the same month, a meeting of the Yea Cricket Club was held at Davey's Royal Mail Hotel with Mr. Morris (captain) in the chair.

Accounts, amountiug to £14 1s., were passed for payment, and a lot of business of a routine character was got through.

Simultaneously, It was decided to erect a large booth, “Mr. T. S. Scale promising to supply the round timber and saplings.

“The timber is now on the ground, and as the booth is to be a permanent erection, the Committee hope that all cricketers, footballers, and in fact everybody who can spare the time, will roll up this afternoon and take a hand in its erection.”

In February 1891, the Yea news-

● The Australian cricket team at Trent Bridge in 1899 paper reported that the return match Of the Kobyboyn match, the between the Broadford and Yea newspaper reported: “the first match Cricket Clubs was to be played on of the season be tween the above the Yea pitch. clubs was played on Saturday last at “The Yea team will be picked Yea. from the follow ing players, who “Hazeldine captained the visitors, weree requested to be on the ground and Morris the locals. The former punctually at 1 o'clock”” won the toss and commenced batA. Morris (capt.), W. Wilson, T. ting, Hazeldine and J. S. Crawford Quinlan, W. Dwight, W. Devlin, H. being their first representatives, Oates, J. Robinson. H. Thorley, R. Downie and Maynard taking up the Drysdale, J. D. Webster, T. McLeish; bowling.

F. Morris, A. L. Geddes, T. Downie, “Not one of the visitors got into S. Wall, J. Entricken, D. M'Leish, double figures, as the trundling of J. Maynard.

Downie, who was "dead on,'" seThe February 19 issue noted: cured 6 wickets at a cost of 19 runs; “The cricket match between the “Quinlan also bowled well, Broadford and Yea Clubs, which gettihg 2 wickets for four runs. was to have been played on Satur- Kobyboyn's last wicket fell for a today last, did not take place on ac- tal of 49 runs, E. Ferris 8, and C. count of the Broadford team not Ferris 7, being top scorers. putting in an appearance.

“Yea then took the wickets, and “The Yea club were greatly dis- were successful in putting together appointed, as this, is this second time the respectable total of 90 before the the Broadford team have failed to last wicket fell, of which Morris conbe in attendance.” tributed 32 in billiant style, his hard.

Yea had matches with Flowerdale, hitting being done with much freeKobyboyn and Whiteheads Creek, ness.

The Chronicle reported.

“The other batsmen who reached

● Alexandra township, 1867. From a photograph by C. Walter

double figures were Quinlan and Devlin, who compiled 12 each in first-class style. Yea thus gained the victoryby 41 runs.

“The fielding on both sides was fair.”

The Whiteheads Creek home matches were plated at Trawool.

The press preview of the match included the note: “As the journey will be made by train, members are requested to be at the Railway Station punctually at 8 o'clock on Saturday morning.”

The April 16, 1891, edition said: “On Monday evening the Yea Cricket Club wound up its very successful season by a dinner at the Caledonian Hotel.

“About 20 cricketers sat down to a sumptuous spread, got up in Mr. and Miss Conlan's very best style.

“Mr. E. S. Purcell, one of the patrons of the club, presided, and began the toast-list with "The Queen and Royal Family," fol lowing it up with that of "the Yea Cricketers”, coupled with the nane of the captain, Mr. Morris.

“The Chairman said that it afforded him great pleasure to be present on such.an occasion as that.

- “By all accounts, the Yea Cricket Club has had a very successful season , and as he was a great lover of the grand old game, he took great interest in the matches played by the localclub.

“He hoped that it would not be the last time he would have the pleasure of being present at a cricketers' dinner in Yea. (Applause.)

“Mr. Morris, who was warmly received, thanked them for the hearty way in which the toast had been received. It afforded him much pleasure to think that he had been captain of the Yea Cricket Club - an honor which he would not forget and as he was shortly to leave the district, he would always look back to the inany happy days he had spent with the Yea cricketers.

“Messrs. E. S. Purcell, S. Dessour; C. Davey, and P. W. Conlan responded on be half of the patrons, and Mr. Petch for the visitors.

“The ballot for a year's subscription to The Yea Chronicle, for the best fielder of the season, resulted in favor of Mr. Geldes.”

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Local News Daniher Drive

■ The Alexandra Football-Netball Club hosted the 2019 Daniher Drive fundraising event last Saturday (Oct. 12) for morning tea at the Alexandra Showgrounds and Recreation Reserve, welcomed by a large, enthusiastic crowd of locals.

Now in its fifth year and well established as the second major fundraising and awareness event for the Fight MND campaign each year, more than 300 participants travelled from Wangaratta to arrive in Alexandra to sample a stunning and arguably one of the best spreads of home-made morning tea they have ever enjoyed.

The Murrindindi Historical Vehicle Register exhibited 15 vehicles which were enjoyed by a large local crowd as well as the Drive members.

Clown on stilts Ritchie Timms handed out treats to everyone and excelled in the football kicking activities on the ground whilst Jackson and Steph played music which also soothed the Drive members after a hectic couple of days.

Well done to everyone for making the Alexandra visit a special occasion on the 2019 Daniher Drive and thank you to the Alexandra Rotary Club, MHVR, Jackson and Steph, Ritchie Timms, Toni Carter and coffee crew, Imagen Ellis and Freeza, AFNC volunteers and everyone that provided morning tea for the event.

We should be proud that our community can come together and do what we do.

- Ray Steyger

Whittlesea Show

■ This year celebrates the 160th Whittlesea Show and the theme of ‘Generation to Generation'.

Across the broader Whittlesea district ,agriculture and farming skills have been passed down through family generations and the show offers the opportunity to showcase to these talents.

Throughout the various pavilions, and even the Grand Parade you will see exhibitors weaving this theme through their displays.

In the Homecrafts and Cookery pavilion there will be a celebration of the 'Generation to Generation' theme across the arts and crafts and baked goods entries and even special awards for competitors.

The Whittlesea Show is a family friendly show with plenty of free fun see and do with the kids.

Much of the entertainment during the weekend is targeted to family groups and the kids love to explore all the displays. There are children sections in the arts and craft and cooking sections of the Show and junior categories in the livestock and produce competitions.

With so many free activities across the Show put one of the below on your list to experience: ■ Get up close and personal in the Animal Nursery. Kids big and small love patting the baby animals from miniature ponies to ferrets and your usual suspects of baby lambs and goats, chickens and rabbits. There is plenty of opportunities to feed different animals and of course cute photo opportunities.

■ Watch the emergency services demonstrations from the CFA and see how the SES save lives in car accidents by using the 'jaws of life' to cut open a car.

■ Witness the best show jumpers in the country compete on the Main Arena. Listen to the gasps and near misses as they compete for major prizes.

■ The kids can get messy making crafts with pipe cleaners, googly eyes, buttons, bits of wool and fabric and glue to stick it all together and better yet not on your carpet at home.

■ Stroll through the livestock pavilion and see award winning cattle and sheep on display and being judged and a awarded.

■ Explore the colourful display of arts and crafts, be in envy of the cooking and preserving skills of the country cooks.

■ Be proud of your little ones and enter the kids in the egg and spoon race, sack race and boot throw on the Main Arena. Check the daily schedule for the list of times for competitions.

■ Take a trip back in time in the Heritage Pavilion. There is a display of old working engines and farm equipment.

Sports People

Rebels presentations ■ Aa well dressed and enthusiastic crowd of 160 people gathered this month (Sat., Oct. 5) at the Vibe Marysville Hotel for the Alexandra footballNetball Club's Senior Presentation Night.

Everyone enjoyed a twocourse meal, awards, slide show and hospitality.

Certificates of Service were presented in recognition of the following player milestones during the season: 100 games Michael Coombs, Tara Heard, Conor Heaslip, Katherine Quinsee; 250 games - James Kidd; with a special presentation to Michelle Jack in recognition of her 400 games achievement.

President of the Ladies Committee, Kath Hedger, also thanked all of her Committee members and helpers during the year and presented a cheque to the Club, then received a gift of appreciation.

The Barry ‘Sprague’ Thompson Clubman award, sponsored by Alexandra Motorcycles, was presented to John Tossol and the Andrew Whitling.

The volunteer award, sponsored by the Whitling Family, was presented to Andy Daly.

Roger Welch and Mikaela Smith presented the trainer's award to Sam Kidd.

Ray Steyger presented the President's award to Darren Ritchie, and the David Welch Memorial Award was presented to Keith and Ali Ray. Alexandra FootballNetball Club Life Membership was presented to Scott Ferrier in recognition of more than 20 years' service to the Club.

The coaches each presented their respective awards in each grade of football and netball with trainers Mikaela Smith and RogerWelch also acknowledged for their work and commitment during the year, with Roger also announcing his retirement.

A very big thank you to all the trophy sponsors for their support of the Club.

The Player Auction winners were announced with Sue Haggis's team gathering the most points, followed closely by a Ray Steyger team which came second.

Congratulations and thank you to Kate Mullins for organising the auction event and ongoing collection of data during the season.

Thank you to Charlotte and the staff at Vibe Marysville Hotel for their hospitality and also thank you to everyone for attending to make it a great and memorable event.

SENIORS Best and Fairest. Sponosred

by Alan Jane. Patrick Ferguson.

Memorial trophy. RunnerUp Best and Fairest. Ben Wooollard and Brandon Kapakoulakis.

Most Determined. Peter and Anne Norris. Sam Woollard.

Most Consistent. Vita Nova Fitness. Jake Steyger.

Most Improved. Vic Forests. Tom Halligan Best 1st Year. Raymond Hewitt. Blake Azzopardi.

● Darren Ritchie, President’s trophy winner.

Memorial trophy. Leading Munro. Caitlan Haggis.

Goalkicker. Future Fit Finance Memorial Trophy. RunnerBrayden Norris (46 goals) Up Best and Fairtest. Koala Coach's trophy. Sam Kidd Cherries. Ellie Hedger Conor Heaslip.

Most Improved. Electrical RESERVES Contractors Aust. Monique Best and Fairest. Ly n Mann Stillman. Daniel Roper.

Most Determined. Vita Memorial trophy. Runner- Nova Fitness. L:auren Steyger Up Best and Fairest. Koala Coach's Trophy. Lucy Cherries. Jake Keath, Chase Wallis. Shona Gesler.

Pearce.

B-GRADE Most Determined. Noel Best and Fairest. Kevin Serong. Aaron Daly.

Hedger. Bethany Cairns.

Memorial Trophy. Most Memorial Trophy. RunnerConsistent. Vita Nova Fitness. Up Best and Fairest. Koala Aaron Westworth.

Cherrie. Kirsty Norris.

Most Improved. Vic ForMost Improved. HBI Conests. Cooper Phillips structions. Carly Hill.

Best 1st Year. Darren Most Determined. Vita Ritchie. Ruben Marks.

Nova Fitness. Brooke Pearce.

Leading Goalkicker. Anita / Coach's Trophy. Lucy Greg Rennie. Isaac Hedger (17 Wallis. Katherine Quinsee. goals).

C-GRADE Coach's trophy. Scott Best and Fairest. Alex SerWhitehead. Ryan Carter. vice Centre. Sally Krijt.

UNDER 18s Runner-Up Best and FairBest and Fairest. Fineblade est. Koala Cherries.Karli Civil. Tom Rouget.

Hoornweg.

Runner-Up Best and FairMost Improved. Fineblade est. Koala Cherries. David Ray. Civil. Jorja Gesler.

Most Determined. Vita Most Determined. Vita Nova Fitness. Aaron Nova Fitness. Sarah Mooney.

McDonald Coach's Trophy. Michelle Most Consistent. Luke and Jack. Madison Richards.

Tara Heard. Willem Woolford D-GRADE Most Improved. Vic ForBest and Fairest. Laurie / ests. James Geldart.

Lois Ritchie. Taite Ritchie.

Best 1st Year. Electrical Runner-Up Best and FairContractors Aust. Jye Aldous. est. Koala Cherries. Chelsea Leading Goalkicker. Alex Callander.

Service Centre. Jackson HarMost Consistent. Hair by ris (15 goals) Kirsty. Eliza Gesler.

Coach's trophy. Scott Most Determined. Vita Ferrier. Jordan Ferrier and Nova Fitness. Kim WebberBen Jack.

Lally.

A-GRADE Coach's Trophy. Karen Best and Fairest. Casey Richards. Sarah Haggis.

Review of RU OK Day ■ Alexandra District Health participating in R U OK? Day last month. This national day of action reminds all to ask the question and reach out to those around us who may be struggling.

As well as sharing resources on how to have the conversation and brightening the hospital in our yellow attire, staff took part in a group walks throughout the day.

ADH staff enjoyed the sunshine and set out on the local streets, engaged in conversation and shared a laugh along the way. The event highlighted the importance to engagewith peers and being active, proactive ways to support good mental health.

This week is Mental Health Week from October 5-11 with October 10 marking World Mental Health Day. The aim is to educate and engage Australians around mental health issues through a number of events across the nation.

One in five Australians are affected by mental illness and many do not seek help because of stigma. Mental Health Week raises awareness to help shed a more positive light on mental health.

If you or someone around you is struggling and need help call Lifeline 13 11 14.

- Contributed

Local Sport ECDRA report ■ David Wallace posted a 60.7 at the 600 yard stage of the East Central District Club Champion shoot on Saturday October 12.

With only 0.3 points down and group size of 107.2 mm combined with Graeme Kerr's 60..5 at the 300 yard stage with a group size of 53.9 the ECDRA club championship shoots are becoming competitive indeed.

New member, Ashley Bates, was not to be put down by the Violet Town wind and posted a nice group at his first try at an untouched shoot.

This means Ashley had to read the conditions and adjust his sights without any assistance, a daunting task in itself and even harder when championship points are at stake.

Saturday was a picture postcard day with excellent light, mild temperatures and of course That Wind.

The schedule shoot was for 10 shot to count at 300 and 600 yard ranges.

Captain Neal got proceedings underway in good time so that light was not an issue except the glare of the cape weed on the hills behind the targets.

It looks beautiful to the visitor but the glare in full sunlight is yet an other variable the long range precision shooter must take into account.

Graeme Kerr had the highest off-rifle range score at the 300 yard stage with a good 60.5 and the rest off the field were right on his tail.

The off-rifle 300 yard range scores were: F-Std David Wallace 56.3, 58.5 = 114.8, Glenn Chisholm 58.3, 50.1 = 108.4, Graeme Kerr 60.5 and Geoff James 41.1; F-Open Neal Hambridge 58.4 and John Maccioni 57.2.

The tension was quite high as the shooters moved back to the 600 yard range for as always That Wind had started to pick up along with clouds building that caused a rapid change in light.

The Off-rifle scores at the 600 yard range were: Glenn Chisholm 60.2, 57.4, 24.2 =141.8, David Wallace 60.7, Graeme Kerr 58.4, Ashley Bates 54, and Geoff James 44; F-Open,Neal Hambridge 53.2, 57.2 = 110.4 and John Maccioni 54.3.

If anything the off-rifle scores showed that the competition was even greater with both Glen and David scoring 60 with David just those 0.5 points ahead of Glen. the calculation of Championship points is yet to be finalised and we should have the leaders results in the next issue.

Packing up the range there was time to relax over a cuppa before heading home the thoughts of the group shifted to the Victorian State Team Championships to be shot at the Wellsford range at Bendigo on Oct. 26-27 and it was concluded that if all goes well the ECDRA team have a good chance of a podium finish.

Now to next week, the Spring Dragon Diesel Challenge.

Time for the match between the Hunters and the target shooters where provision is made to make the Dragon Diesel a fair challenge for everyone.

The past challenges have proved to be a great day out and the shoots have attracted a good representation of age groups and genders, the ladies showing that they are competitive on the range.

All ECDRA members are reminded of the need to make a prompt start and to check the calendar for details as these do change from time to time.

A reminder that it is the ECDRA’s intent to win the challenge and the smooth bore action in the afternoon.

Dust off the suitable guns you have to suit the competition and are sure they are in.

- Robert Chaffe

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Local Sport Yea Golf Club pays tribute

● Bruce Kindred ■ The Committee and Members of Yea Golf Club are deeply saddened with the passing of Club stalwart Bruce Kindred last Friday.

Bruce, who was affectionately known to many as ‘Freddy’ was a passionate lover of the game of golf, and served our Club in so many ways over so many years, helping to make our club what it is today.

Aprint out from the club’s digitised Honour Board provides evidence that Bruce has been an excellent clubman, golfer, committee man and ambassador for our club. He will be sorely missed.

Our deepest sympathies to Jenny and family.

- Russ Wealands

Midweek Golf

■ Wednesday saw 19 players at Royal Yea Golf Course competing in a 4BBB event.

Winners of the day were Chris Smith (26) and Brian Priestley(29) with 42points.

Runners-Up were Chris Smith and Steve Rumney (31) with 41 points on CB from Peter Johnston (14) and Rob O’Halloran (18).

Individual winner with 35 points was Peter Johnston on CB from Bob Glenister (9).

Club Award Winners were Neil Ross and Graeme Bryant. There was no NTP on the 2nd.

Tuesday saw a record number of 14 men volounteering to work on the course. It was tremendous to see such dedication to improve our course. Thursday saw five men play Dalhousie Veterans at Seymour. Best of the Yealiens was Alan Pell with 36 points.

- Alan Pell

Women’s Golf ■ Since our last posting, it is pleasing to say another star is emerging!

Firstly a great day was had on Footy Friday with girl stars for the day being Sue Aurisch 39 pts and Vicki Clements, runner up, 36 pts. Top effort girls Wednesday, October 2, saw a small field due to holidays, babysitting etc., but nonetheless a nice day to play golf. The last Monthly Medal contended seeing Vicki Clements taking the prize with a 73 nett. Di Holdsworth won the putting. No NTP we all looked at it but didn’t seem to want to stay on the green.

On Thursday, October 3, three girls travelled to the rolling hills of Strathbogie. Sue Aurisch had the best day, securing some player of the year pts, coming 6th overall in the field. Well done Suzie.

Friday, October 4: Andrianne Anglin and Iwandered off to Gardners Run for the Doris Chambers foursomes. Although the course a little slower than usual, light rain and a little cool at times we managed to come in at the top end of the field but not good enough for the team who blitzed the course with a 48 pts.

On Monday, October 7, the previous years winners of the AlexandraBowl we headed back for a re run but unfortunately Adrianne was the only one who had any success being selected for the small team winners Wednesday, October 9: the Championships were still in play so no winners there yet. Our daily winner was a pleased Meryl Connell, having a great score 68 nett. Runner up Di Elliott with a 73 nett Two brave souls ventured to the High Hilly, cold but pretty and also a challenging course of Woodend. Vicki Clements, who has been lurking around the podium quite regularly, decided to pounce. She won B-Grade but came second in the overall field and also secured player of the year points. Go Vicki, you have done Yea proud.

- Karen Sangster

Sport

Laurimar’s hat-trick in Mash Shield ■ The second day of Round 1 in senior Diamond Valley CricketAssociation was played on Saturday (Oct. 12).

BARCLAYSHIELD Riverside 8/165(cc) X Youngman 45 D Pote 31 A Villani 27* J Ridewood 4/27 C Gogerly 4/ 32 def byHeidelberg 8/167 PD Edirisinghe 51 Z Pett 27 L Turner 26 A Villani 3/40 D Rowley 2/23 Epping 9/222(cc) A Licovski 51 A Bennett 44 J Henkel 31 T Emmins 30 K Peters 4/40 M Johnson 2/48 def Plenty 81 R Tinsley 3/16 M Murphy 3/17 J Henkel 2/20 Bundoora 76 R Tolley 3/4 DA Campbell 3/ 11 DH Bedurke 2/13 and 101 N Caracella 39 N Sharma 28 M Keenan 5/14 DR Gilbert 2/27 def

by Diamond Creek 2/155(dec) DR Gilbert 86* C Dean 29* and 0/23 Lower Eltham 9/252 J Curtis 54 A Mcfarland 48 A Hone 46* R Kavinga 44 L McLeod 2/52 TL Baker 2/58 def North Eltham Wanderers 251 L McLeod 69 D Lokubandara 50 L O'Donnell 29 TL Baker 26 L Burgoyne 2/56 Macleod 208 R Wise 46 D Falcke 44 RM Johnson 40 L O'Leary 34 N Carlton 3/36 S Shelton 3/41 NM Rowe 2/46 N Pietsch 2/53 def

by Rosanna 9/209 N Horsford 46 S Ryan 46 M Simpson 42 N Carlton 35 DK O'Leary 2/35 R Wise 2/41 T Wise 2/59 MONEY SHIELD Eltham 7/180 S Sceney 44* K Sheehan 31 M Chrimes 27 RJ Mifsud 3/9 RD Thomas 2/53 def Old Paradians 177 JD Berthet 74 N Silva 37 S Sceney 4/16 BM Rowe 3/51 L Wilson 2/34 Research Eltham Collegians 5/200 B Timewell 56 P Zumbo 41 B Davies 35 J Turner 34* def Lower Plenty 9/199(cc) BA Jenkin 92 JR Grimble 29 SR Velagala 4/67 J Sassella 2/ 13 Bundoora United 4/178 N Rukshitha 39 SC Barnett 38* C Cogan 36 C Gunn 29* MJ Hannan 2/47 def Banyule 172 A Samad 49 AS Clapton 43 R Lee 4/40 Mernda 215 S Wright 59 DJ Shaw 47 A Mitris 28 KS Heckmann 3/49 R Mittica 2/21 L Gioskos 2/24 AAmos 2/53 def by Lalor Stars 6/216(cc) S Kemp 74 JJ Nixon 60 L Taylor 3/27 J Delaney 2/36 Mill Park 153 J Lyon 35 S Ahmed 29 L Snelson 4/12 M O'Brien 3/27 def by Montmorency 234 R Shaman 55 R Siede 45* J Hansen 39 J Taylor 36 R Williams 5/60 L Castle 2/53 MASH SHIELD Thomastown 139 T Alboruge 55 N Fellows 33 R Hobbs 2/24 R Ford 2/33 def by Panton Hill 8/201(cc) J Barton 51 M Selleck 30 J Mill 29* S Tung 25* K Nawagamuwa 2/23 SS Kethbevilage 2/37 Bundoora Park 385 R Nikeshala 115 R Miller 75 P Singh 36 T Herath 36 KJ Doddato 35 J Culph 28* NA Heaney 5/67 N Somerville 3/45 def Whittlesea 9/201 RS Mendis 54 BA Avola 43 DA Fox 3/44 P Singh 2/12 L McLeod 2/25 Laurimar 6/300(cc) RL Kelsey 83 DA Roberts 72 RJ Boddy 49* J Zerella 45 J Bellam 3/ 79 C Jayaweera 3/80 def South Morang 109 C Marienfeld 5/26 (inc hat-trick) S Mitchell 3/27 J McAleer 2/26 and 9/104(cc) DG Watson 28 B Nehra 26 C Marienfeld 5/19 P Burden 2/14 Diamond Creek 121 A Brown 27 J Boland 25 D Lakmal 4/24 J Sandford 2/13 S Mitreski 2/18 def by Thomastown United 7/147 KD Premakumara 37* AJ Miggiani 31 BJ Shallard 5/70 DT Wells 2/16 Hurstbridge 3/158 S Corcoran 62 L McLellan 32* S Wijesiri 27* N Hewage 2/42 def Greensborough 147 C Voce 63 D Patullo 29 K Edussooriya 4/26 M Berry 2/12 B-GRADE (ROUND 2) Rosanna 7/188 R O'Sullivan 49 DC Marsh 28* MR Schott 26 J Bowden 3/30 BC Money 2/ 34 def byRiverside 5/230(cc) C Gedge 100 S Villani 66 MW Jackson 3/43 Montmorency 6/167 AC Scanlon 99 V Punia 2/4 MJ Molony 2/28 def Heidelberg 9/164(cc) CS Bedi 87 JH Andrew 3/22 AC Scanlon 2/24 Epping 2/61 S Reid 36* M Fullelove 2/10 def Bundoora 58 J Kearney 4/19 BJ McKeown 3/5 E Kunelius 2/10 Lalor Stars 2/118 AAbbas 46 A Hipkiss 28 def Macleod 111 D Ahmed 53 J Abbas 3/26 C MacDonald 2/18 E Baade 2/19

C. Marienfeld takes 5/26 against South Morang

C-GRADE North Eltham Wanderers 6/175 J Smith 50 N Anderson 41 R O'Donnell 35 C Sharkey 4/45 def by Bundoora United 5/208(cc) C Zealley 61* C Sharkey 40 L Symons 37 S McNaughton 31* MS Leropoulos 2/42 Banyule 5/183(cc) BL Neilson 53* GD Butterworth 32 RC Batchelder 31* JD Poyser 25 S Ravikrishnan 3/26 def Mill Park 38 G Stewart 25 JC Mahar 3/7 BL Neilson 2/8 Lower Plenty 8/178(cc) HM Hunt 39 B Gilbert 38 LJ Chilcott 35 SC Johnston 3/43 DP Pattison 2/42 def by Old Paradians 5/181 NM McGinty 45 T Tilkeridis 38 TC Hill 35* SC Johnston 25 Eltham 127 S Oakley 33 M Jernejcic 27 D Bainbridge 4/31 R Corrigan 3/22 J Marshall 2/ 32 def byMernda 7/131 D Mercuri 42 A Chopra 28 R White 2/20 M Jernejcic 2/27 D-GRADE Greensborough 7/127(cc) SI Meckiff 40 B Roberts 4/16 def by Lower Eltham 2/128 MD Costa 102* Banyule 1/107 JD Barnes 54* SM Pinner 44 def North Eltham Wanderers 106 JA Neilson 4/ 15 PA Davis 2/7 CM Ataryniw 2/18 Riverside 9/153(cc) N Ellks 40 H Ellks 33 A Turner 4/17 A Asdagi 2/31 def Research Eltham Collegians 142 S Lamb 80 S Gibbs 3/14 D Juchnevicius 2/21 Plenty 5/172(cc) S Keane 55 J Gavin 47 SR Daly 39 N Woods 2/35 def Laurimar 100 AC Dickson 45 J Gavin 3/8 J King 3/26 N Osborne 2/24 E-GRADE Panton Hill 82 T Rodgerson 26 S Bhatnager 3/6 H ShaHzai 3/12 S John 2/23 def by Thomastown 9/218(cc) J Poonia 70 J Cope 40 T Bennett 37 J Harding 2/27 B Young 2/29 J Loudovaris 2/42 Thomastown United 5/90 G Patterson 28* S Sekhon 3/23 def Mernda 86 L Ferlazzo 26 S Apostola 3/5 RG Patterson 3/21 J D'Avoine 2/10 Bundoora Park 155 S Miller 54 V Doddato 35 D Doddato 28 P Holzer Acc 3/30 def by Hurstbridge 4/174(cc) B Lovett 49 JR Lovett 47 S Joynson 40* Montmorency 3/234(cc) T Maxfield 99 M Rodger 47 J Sedgwick 46* def Eltham 7/82(cc) D Knight 28 FJ Pendlebury 2/18 F1-GRADE Rosanna 8/126(cc) NA Ireland 3/17 def by Diamond Creek 6/131 A McCormick 29* G Milner 28 M MacDonald 25 M Crispe 2/9 Riverside 2/85 A Merrifield 31* def Macleod 9/83(cc) J Hartigan 2/3 J Rae 2/11 CJ Lea 2/17 South Morang 4/221(cc) T Harvey 85 JJ Singh 82 I Kamnani 27 def Mill Park 9/116 V Nain 3/11 N Singh 3/21 AAbbas 2/5 Bundoora 7/180(cc) P Scott 64 J Murray 52 N Chhillar 34 DJ Muir 2/14 CJ Vasiliadis 2/16 KY Ladher 2/28 def by Old Paradians 5/184 RB Landers 68 LP Gough 51* J Murray 2/24 N Ranasinghe 2/28 F2-GRADE Whittlesea 6/159 B Mills 86 N Simons 38 def Lower Eltham 2/158 B Cole 67* N Lambert 54* Banyule 6/120(cc) DR Veal 34 C Bragg 2/5 def by Riverside 4/122 M Newell 42

Heidelberg 73 C Payne 3/6 S Chhokar 3/7 J Antonio-Taylor 2/3 def by Rosanna 7/139(cc) B Wolczko 43 D Sanderson 29* Lalor Stars 9/173(cc) J Perretta 46 S Hayse 31* D Dash 4/18 AJ Campbell 2/23 ID Chesser 2/29 def Lower Plenty 7/84(cc) JD Mechkaroff 26 SR Winstone 3/2 B Carroll 2/15 F3-GRADE Bundoora United 5/195(cc) G Casey 53 C Marchingo 48 P Rawady 41 HH Palliyaguruge 3/40 def Old Paradians 102 HH Palliyaguruge 25 L Sinclair 2/12 G Logeswaran 2/24 BJ Giarrusso 2/25 North Eltham Wanderers 8/89(cc) V Greenhill 28* M Patterson 3/8 T O'Rourke 3/16 def by Thomastown United 0/93 F Kafi 69* Diamond Creek 8/142(cc) HW Connell 36 JD Tassone 30 O Irvine 3/32 D Castellano 2/9 B Jones 2/13 def Research Eltham Collegians 115 O Irvine 36 B Neilson 4/19 R McCormick 2/17 S Russell 2/18 Plenty 6/137(cc) E Weir 43 def by Epping 7/ 141 E Weir 2/8 G1-GRADE Mernda 119 C Butcher 4/21 CR Szaters 2/15 O Chandler 2/21 def by Montmorency 2/153(cc) S Norton 49* SV Kelly 45* O Chandler 30 Diamond Creek 2 3/155 S Mangin 88* P Ritchie 48 R Pearce 2/28 def Diamond Creek 1 8/150(cc) A Pendry 54 R Tomasiello 2/16 KS Mangin 2/17 South Morang 6/134 JN Ramalingam 54* D Phulka 2/15 def Thomastown 7/127(cc) R Johar 35 L Xavier 3/21 Laurimar Black 7/194 DS Crain 76* EL Frawley 27 A Macchion 2/28 J Allen 2/28 def Laurimar Teal 7/190(cc) J Hadjiloukas 117* D Palladino 2/29 EL Frawley 2/38 UNDER 18 (ROUND 18) Diamond Creek 2/94 J Boland 32 JM Stephen 28* L Dwyer 28 def Lower Eltham 4/92 HW Connell 3/8 Epping: Bye Research Eltham Collegians 7/126(cc) A Turner 51* J Devine 2/19 def Riverside 5/ 122(cc) M Brennan 44 R Gleeson 33 Bundoora United 5/165(cc) J Lemire 50* W Brennan 42 M Whiteman 2/6 J Kayrooz 2/16 def Montmorency Black 9/134(cc) M Whiteman 51* FJ Pendlebury 27* N Kandathil 3/10 Mernda 1/49 def Dennis 7/46(cc) J Marshall 27 J Baker 2/7 JL Ladiges-Tucker 2/7 Panton Hill/Hurstbridge 6/137 def Lower Plenty 5/136 MJ Carlyon 50* MW Hughes 33 Heidelberg/Banyule 6/110 def by Bundoora Park 4/143(cc) UNDER 16 BLUE Montmorency 3/133 R Edwards 53* JA Coley 35 M Siede 28 def Bundoora United 5/128(cc) I Dhanoa 48 J Bhan 30 S Norton 3/14 Epping 4/116(cc) N Sharma 28* def Diamond Creek 6/88(cc) Rosanna 6/95(cc) def Research Eltham Collegians 6/89(cc) B Wolczko 2/6 UNDER 16 TEAL Plenty 6/79(cc) CJ Dawson 2/6 def Macleod 3/72(cc) AW James 30 Bundoora Park 6/94(cc) ZP Howell 30* def Whittlesea 4/93(cc) Laurimar 5/97 B Khan 50* M White 2/20 drew Banyule 7/97(cc) MJ Pantalone 32 D Williams 2/6 E Vellu 2/9 B Khan 2/18 Riverside 8/87(cc) A D'Amico 29 K Reece 2/4 L Hempel 2/12def by Mernda 4/120(cc) A Chopra 52* G Khatra 44 UNDER 14 BLUE Diamond Creek 5/89(cc) JR Colebatch 30 K Keating 2/10 def Montmorency 3/70(cc) JR Colebatch 2/6 Epping 5/146(cc) M Ruwanpathirana 41* A Sharma 40* def Hurstbridge 6/90(cc) KJ Hart 34* Banyule 2/137(cc) BL O'Connor 33* TT Gannon 26* def North Eltham Wanderers 8/ 82(cc) WD Waters 2/13 UNDER 12 BLUE Plenty 1/124(cc) J Davidson 26* AA Huybers 25 def Research Eltham Collegians 6/33(cc) W Parker 2/4 Epping 2/139 def Hurstbridge 6/62(cc) J Singh 2/21 Banyule 3/88(cc) J Laing 2/4 def Bundoora United 74 TJ Braddy 3/7 RM Coviello 2/3 Laurimar 5/144 D Dahiya 28* J Fenton 28* def Montmorency 4/83(cc) Y Jees 2/10

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Sport

SDCA: Alex. B-Grade defeats Royals ■ Alexandra B-Grade cricketers took victory against Royals at Leckie Parj last Saturday (Oct. 12).

ALEXANDRAdef ROYALS Venue: Leckie Park Result: Alexandra Won First Innings Toss won by: Royals Batted first: Alexandra 1st Innings - Alexandra *C. Friswell, c? ............................................. 54 J. Williamson, c? ............................................ 0 J. Kidd, b ........................................................ 22 D. Burns, b ...................................................... 5 +J. Bourke, b .................................................. 18 J. Fishlock, not out ......................................... 15 M. Coombs, b .................................................. 0 J. Leary, not out .............................................. 1 J. Geldart, dnb W. Ellis, dnb S. Parker, dnb J. Ladd, dnb T. Polson, dnb Extras (nb 3, w 3, b 0, lb 0) ............................. 6 Total .......................................................... 6/121 Overs .......................................................... 20.0

1st Innings - Royals Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 0, lb 0) ............................ 0 Total ............................................................... 69 Overs ........................................................... 19.0 Bowling (O-M-W-R): J. Leary 4.0-1-2-10, J. Geldart 4.0-2-2-9, C. Friswell 2.0-0-0-16, J. Kidd 3.0-0-0-0, J. Fishlock 2.0-0-2-18, D. Burns 2.01-1-7, T. Polson 2.0-0-2-9. ★ KILMORE def YEA TIGERS Venue: Kilmore Cricket Ground Result: Kilmore Won First Innings Toss won by: Yea Tigers Batted first: Yea Tigers 1st Innings - Yea Tigers X. O’Dwyer, b B. Proctor ............................... 0 A. Butterworth, b D. Manuel ........................ 21 D. O’Dwyuer, c K. Craddock, b J. Denney .. 49 L. Halford Molinaro, b P. Singh ...................... 0 D. Niklaus, b P. Singh ...................................... 0 F. Ryan, b P. Singh ........................................... 0 *A. McSpeerin, c D. Manuel, b J. Denney .... 15 A. Dowling, not out ......................................... 3 M. Ryan, not out .............................................. 0 M. Cudmore, dnb ● Alexandra B-Grade 6/121 defeated Kilmore 69: Dan Burns, Chris Friswell, Extras (nb 3, w 6, b 1, lb 0) ........................... 10 Will Ellis, Jason Fishlock and Justin Leary.

Total ..................................................... 8/98 (cc) Overs .......................................................... 20.0 Bowling (O-M-W-R): D. McPhail 4.0-1-0-10, B. Proctor 4.0-0-1-25, D. Manuel 4.0-0-2-27, P. Singh 4.0-2-2-6, J. Denney 1.0-0-2-1, M. Isles 2.0-0-0-25, D. Kerrigan 1.0-0-0-3.

1st Innings - Kilmore andra v Kilmore.

■ Central Bowls Division has issued its fix- VRI v Alexandra.

Round 10. Sat., Dec. 14. Yea v Eildon. K. Craddock, c? ............................................. 16 Round 13. Tues., Feb. 11. Alexandra v Eildon. tures for the 2019-20 season.

Broadford v Seymour VFRI. Kilmore v Yea. Broadford v Alexandra. Seymour VRI v M. Singh, c? ................................................. 59 MIDWEEKPENNANT P. Singh, not out .............................................. 9 Kilmore. Wallan v Seymour.

Round 1. Tues., Oct. 1. Broadford v Wallan v Seymour.

Round 11. Sat., Feb. 1. Kilmore v Broadford. C. Partridge, not out ......................................... 1 Round 14. Tues., Feb. 18. Seymour v AlexAlexandra. Seymour v Kilmore. Yea v Eildon. andra. Yea v Broadford. Seymour VRI v Kil- Alexandra v Seymour VRI. Eildon v Wallan. B. Proctor, dnb Wallan v Seymour VRI. D. McPhail, dnb Seymour v Yea. Round 2. Tues., Oct. 8. Eildon v Broadford. more. Eildon v Wallan.

Round 12. Sat., Feb. 8. Seymour v J. Denney, dnb Seymour VRI v Seymour. Kilmore v Wallan. ■ Tues., Dec. 17 and Thu., Feb. 20 reserved for matches lost to inclement weather. Finals Alexandra. Eildon v Kilmore. Yea v Seymour M. Isles, dnb Alexandra v Yea. *D. Manuel, dnb Round 3. Tues., Oct. 15. Seymour v Eildon. top be played on Feb. 25, Mar. 3 and Mar. 10 VRI. Wallan v Broadford.

Round 13. Sat., Feb. 15. Broadford v Eildon. H. Townsend, dnb Seymour VRI v Yea. Alexandra v Wallan. with reserve days on Mar. 5 and 12.

SATURDAYDIVISION 1 Kilmore v Seymour. Seymour VRI v Wallan. D. Kerrigan, dnb Broadford v Kilmore.

Extras (nb 4, w 17, b 0, lb 0) ......................... 21 Round 1. Sat., Oct. 5. Alexandra v Wallan. Alexandra v Yea. Round 4. Tues., Oct. 22. Eildon v Seymour Round 14. Sat., Feb. 22. Eildon v Alexandra. Total ................................................... 2/106 (cc) VRI. Kilmore v Alexandra. Wallan v Broadford. Seymour VRI v Broadford. Seymour v Eildon.

Yea v Kilmore.

Wallan v Kilmore. Yea v Broadford. Seymour Overs ......................................................... 15.0 Yea v Seymour.

FOW: 54 (K. Craddock), 101 (M. Singh) Round 2. Sat., Oct. 12. Broadford v Seymour. VRI v Seymour.

Round 5. Tues., Oct. 29. Broadford v SeyBowling (O-M-W-R): A. McSpeerin 3.0-0-0-19, SATURDAYDIVISION 2 mour. Kilmore v Eildon. Wallan v Yea. Wallan v Yea. Eildon v Seymour VRI. Kilmore v Alexandra.

Round 1. Sat., Oct. 5. Wallan v Alexandra. A. Butterworth 4.0-0-0-21, M. Cudmore 3.0-0Alexandra v Seymour VRI. Round 4. Sat., Oct. 19. Eildon v Yea. Broadford v Seym,our VRI. Eildon v Seymour. 1-23, M. Ryan 1.0-0-0-12, A. Dowling 1,0-0-0Round 6. Thurs., Nov. 7. Eildon v Alexandra.

10, L. Halford Molinaro 1.0-0-0-4, F. Ryan 1.0Seymour VRI v Broadford. Yea v Kilmore. Alexandra v Broadford. Kilmore v Seymour Kilmore Blue v Kilmore White.

VRI. Seymour v Wallan.

Round 2. Sat., Oct. 12. Seymour v 0-0-17, X. O’Dwyer 1.0-0-1-0.

Seymour v Wallan.

Round 4. Sat., Oct. 26. Broadford v Broadford. Kil;more White v Wallan. Seymour Round 7. Tues., Nov. 12. Alexandra v Seymour. Broadford v Yea. Kilmore v Seymour Kilomore. Seymour VRI v Alexandra. Wallan v VRI v Eildon. Alexandra v Kilmore Blue.

Eildon. Yea v Seymour.

Round 3. Sat., Oct. 19. Kilmore White v VRI. Wallan v Eildon.

Round 5. Sat., Nov. 2. Alexandra v Seymour. Eildon. Broadford v Alexandra. Seymour VRI v Round 8. Tues., Nov. 26. Alexandra v Broadford. Kilmore v Seymour. Eildon v Yea. Kilmore v Eildon. Seymour VRI v Yea. Kilmore Blue. Wallan v Seymour.

Broadford v Wallan.

Round 4. Sat., Oct. 26. Kilmore Blue v ■ Saturday saw the men contest the second Seymour VRI v Wallan.

Round 6. Sat., Nov. 9. Eildon v Broadford. Broadford. Alexandra v Seymour VRI. Eildon v Round 9. Tues., Dec. 3. Broadford v Eildon. round of the Championships with JeffAurisch Seymour v Seymour VRI. Wallan v Seymour v Kilmore. Wallan v Seymour VRI. Wallan. Seymour v Kilmore White.

(18) with nett 68 points again leading the field.

Yea v Alexandra.

Round 5. Sat., Nov. 2. Seymour v Alexandra.

Kilmore.Yea v Alexandra.

He is six shots ahead in B-Grade with one Round 7.

Sat., Nov. 23.

Alexandra v Eildon.

Eildon v Kilmore Blue.

Kilmore White v SeyRound 10. Tues., Dec. 10. Eildon v Seymouir. round to go.

Yea v Seymour VRI. Wallan v Alexandra. Kilmore v Wallan. Broadford v Yea. Seymour v mour VRI. Wallan v Broadford.

Winner ofA-Grade was Alan Pell(12) with Seymour VRI. Round 6.

Sat., Nov. 9.

Broadford v Eildon.

Kilmore v Broadford.

72 from Rick Wills (9) 73.

Round 8. Sat., Nov. 30. Wallan v Alexandra. Kilmore Blue v Seymour. Seymour VRI v Round 11. Tues., Jan. 28. Seymour VRI v Rick is also six shots clear in the A-Grade Broadford v Seymour VRI. Eildon v Seymour.

Wallan.

Alexandra v Kilmore White.

Eildon. Alexandra v Kilmore. Broadford v Championships.

Kilmore v Yea. Round 7. Sat., Nov. 23.Eildon v Alexandra.

Wallan. Seymour v Yea. Runner-Up in B-Grade was Peter Round 9. Sat., Dec. 7. Seymour v Broadford. Wallan v Kilmore Blue. Kilmore White v Round 12. Tues., Feb. 4. Seymour v BroadJohnston (14) with nett 73. ford. Eildon v Kilmore. Yea v Wallan. Seymour Yea v Wallan. Seymour VRI v Eildon. Alex- Broadford. Seymour VRI v Seymour.

Winner of C-Grade was Steve Rumney Round 8. Sat., Nov. 30. Alexandra v Wallan.

(31) with nett 74 from Ivor Brayley (28) with Seymour VRI v Broadford. Seymour v Eildon.

75. There was no NTP on the 11th and the Kilmore White v Kilmore Blue. lucky Club Award Winner for $10 was Peter Round 9. Sat., Dec. 7. Broadford v Seymour.

Keast.

Wallan v Kilmore White. Eildon v Seymour Championship Leaders Scoreboard. AVRI. Kilmore Blue v Alexandra.

Grade – Rick Wills 164, Michael Spagnolo Round 10. Sat., Dec. 14. Eildon v Kilmore 170, Gary Pollard 172. B-Grade – Jeff White. Alexandra v Broadford. Kilmore Blue v Aurisch 174, Peter Johnston 180, Rob Seymour VRI. Seymourv Wallan.

O’Halloran 186, Greg Clements 187, MarRound 11. Sat., Feb. 1. Broadford v Kilmore Lowe 188. C-Grade – Sam Wright 200, Blue. Seymour VRI v Alexandra. Wallan v tin Bill Dredge 201, Carl Maffei 202, Malcolm Eildon. Kilmore White v Seymour.

Bett 204, Ivor Brayley 205.

Round 12. Sat., Feb. 8. Alexandra v - Alan Pell Seymour. Kilmore Blue v Eildon. Seymour VRI v Kilmore White. Broadford v Wallan.

Round 13. Sat., Feb. 15. Eildon v Broadford.

Seymour v Kilmore Blue. Wallan v Seymour ■ Scores of the Central Bowls Divisionwere VRI. Kilmore White vAlexandra. not available when this edition went to press.

Round 14. Sat., Feb. 22. Alexandra v Eildon.

Scores for each of the Midweek Pennant, Kilmore Blue v Wallan. Broadford v Kilmore and the Saturday Division 1 and Division 2 White. Seymour v Seymour VRI. competition, were not at the CBD website at ■ Sat., Dec. 21 and Sat., Feb. 23 reserved for press time. matches lost to inclement weather. Finals top Metro scores continue to be slow to be ● Alexandra Division Two bowlers played Kilmore on Saturday (Oct. 12). be played on Feb. 29, Mar. 7 and Mar. 14 with added at the Bowls Victoria website.

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SEYMOUR DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION SCORES AT A GLANCE A-GRADE

■ Results. Round 2. Saturday, October 12.

Broadford 9/176(cc) B Hickey 50 SM O'Neill 33 JC Martin 25 L Drummond 2/25 B Boddington 2/28 D Anderson 2/38 v Seymour 8/106 L Drummond 31 J Connell 3/17 B Hickey 2/18 JP Bradshaw 2/32.

Tallarook 1/119(cc) M Itter 59 J SmithWilliams 27* def Kilmore 116 J Buttler 33 L Irving 2/7 M Itter 2/7 L Watts 2/22.

Yea Tigers 3/68def Eastern Hill 65 CA Malcolm 3/3 D Evans 2/6 C Armstrong 2/16.

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■ Results. Round 2. Saturday, October 12.

Eastern Hill 5/135(cc) B Cox 59 S Watts 2/21 def Tallarook 7/112(cc) A Howard 64* M Hall 3/20 P Speechley 2/21.

Kilmore 2/106(cc) M Singh 59 def Yea Tigers 8/98(cc) D O'Dwyer 49 P Singh 3/6 J Denney 2/1 D Manuel 2/27.

Avenel 8/77(cc) AD Withers 4/17 T Shell 2/9 J Jones 2/22 def by Broadford 7/80 B Kibble 2/9.

Pyalong 6/160(cc) G Thomson 76 S Walsh 37 J Marshall 3/16 C Brown 2/28 def Puckapunyal 4/137 T Wildin 67 A Russell 27* Alexandra 6/121 C Friswell 54 def Royals 69 T Polson 2/9 J Geldart 2/9 J Leary 2/10 J Fishlock 2/18.

C-GRADE

■ Results. Round 2. Saturday, October 12.

Royals def by Puckapunyal Nomads Eastern Hill 5/103 D Cook 35 C Lubeck 32* D Tennant 29 J Southam 2/20 def by Alexandra 5/105 GD Waixel 57 T Davey 2/4 Puckapunyal Wanderers 4/126(cc) P Murtagh 39 DR Heppell 2/14 def Kilmore 8/ 62 M Denney 26 CA Dennehy 26 B Richards 5/8 p murtagh 2/7 Broadford Black: Bye Broadford Red 4/105(cc) D Hussey 36* CJ Still 27 MI Edwards 2/25 def by Pyalong 6/112(cc) S Delaney 34 M Wittig 26* C Ball 2/24 Seymour 2/70 C Kirby 37* def Avenel 6/ 50(cc) C Hogan 3/8 S liyanage 2/15

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■ Results. Round 1. Sunday, October 13.

Eastern Hill 5/158(cc) def Broadford Kilmore 7/106(cc) def byAlexandra/Yea 4/109

NORTHERN METRO CRICKET ASSOCIATION SCORES AT A GLANCE JIKA SHIELD

■ Results. Round 2. Saturday, October 12.

Cameron 98 J Ramadge 3/11 K Ewart 3/12 P O'Flynn 2/22 def by Rivergum5/246(cc) C Altis 70* M Perri 51 M Kiely 46 L Henkel 42 N Muhammad 2/36 H Chahal 2/39 Preston Baseballers145 D Newell 45 CJ Volitakis 29 A Gurry 27 def byPreston YCW District3/147 Rosebank125 J Thompson 43 A Pettolino 3/15 M Manteit 3/32 L Manteit 2/28 def Holy Trinity10/102 J Thompson 3/14 S Favrin 2/17 J Russo 2/22 R Sharma 2/25 Cobras 2/148 DP Wegener 74 F Tomaras 46* def Heidelberg West9/147(cc) AWegener 4/31 DP Wegener 2/20

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■ Results. Round 2. Saturday, October 12.

Camrea 95 A Sood 31 A Hall 25 J McSwain 3/10 R Docherty 2/14 def by Keon Park 2/ 98(cc) R Docherty 47* A Merchant 41* A Sood 2/23 Old Ivanhoe 7/160(cc) H Short 4/23 J Shepherd 2/29 def by Donath 3/164 D Huxley 84* J Tennent 39 Dennis 8/162(cc) JD Kerse 31 V Dhankar 31 S Singh 2/6 def by Northern Socials 6/ 225(cc) C Sudaraka 58 J Kolep 56 A Williamson 37 D Jayatillaka 34 W Duncan 2/ 40 Fairfield 180 R Cowen 95 V Dhupar 25 def by Olympic Colts 9/232(cc) S Muhammad 2/37 M Mangipudi 2/39 R Cowen 2/53

DESIGNATED ONE-DAY

■ Results. Round 1. Saturday, October 19.

Dennis OD v Fairfield OD. Northern Socials OD v Fiji Victorian OD. Preston Footballers OD v Strathewen OD. Kinglake OD v Cameron OD. Camrea OD v Sagarmatha OD

PHOTOS: ASH LONG

● Cam Armstrong (Yea Tigers A-Grade) shows bowling strength against Eastern Hill at the Yea Rec. on Saturday.

■ Yea Tigers A-Grade secured an easy victory at home on Saturday against Eastern Hill in Seymour District CricketAssociation competition.

The three A-Grade matches on Saturday (Oct. 19) are: Eastern Hill v Broadford at Kings Park Reserve, Seymour v Tallarook at Chittick Park, and Kilmore v Yea Tigers at Kilmore Cricket Ground.

YEA V EASTERN HILL

Yea Tigers def Eastern Hill Venue: Yea Recreation Reserve Umpire: Timothy Hanson Result: Yea Tigers Won First Innings Toss won by: Eastern Hill Batted first; Eastern Hill 1st Innings - Eastern Hill M. Collard, c C.A. Malcolm, b A. Chisholm ... 9 B. Speechley, lbw b C.A. Malcolm ............... 18 D. Bergowicz, b C.A. Malcolm .................... 11 D.G. O’Sullivan, run out (L. Beattie) .............. 5 B.G. Bryant, lbw b C.A. Malcolm ................... 0 S. Feery, run out ............................................. 17 O. Bryant, c R. Akers, b D. Evans .................. 1 *T. Peacock, c C. Armstrong, b D. Evans ...... 0 J. Sutherland, c L. Beattie, b C. Armstrong .... 1 D. Bergowicz, b C. Armstrong ........................ 1 F.J. Lewis, not out ........................................... 1 Extras (nb 0, w 1, b 1, lb 0) ............................. 2 Total ............................................................... 65 Overs .......................................................... 34.5 FOW: 17 (M. Collard), 37 (D. Bergowicz), 40 (B. Speechley), 40 (B.G. Bryant), 48 (D.G. O’Sullivan), 53 (O. Bryant), 63 (T. Peacock), 63 (S. Feery), 63 (J. Sutherland), 65 (D. Bergowicz).

Bowling (O-M-W-R): M. Steiner 5.0-1-0-13, A. Chishol;m 5.0-0-1-16, L. Beattie 4.0-1-0-10, C.A. Malcolm 5.0-3-3-3, D. Evans 9.09-3-2-6, C. Armstrong 6.3-2-2-16.

1st Innings - Yea Tigers *M. Steiner, c O. Bryant, b J. Sutherland ........ 0 +D.L. Malcolm, not out ................................. 23 C. Armstrong, lbw b D. Bergowicz ................. 9 D. Pell, c B.G. Bryant, b M. Collard .............. 8 +R. Akers, not out .......................................... 24 D. Evans, dnb W. Dalton, dnb A. Chisholm, dnb L. Beattie, dnb C.A. Malcolm, dnb M. Waghorn, dnb Extras (nb 1, w 3, b 0, lb 0) ............................. 4 Total ........................................................... 3/68 Overs ........................................................... 23.3 FOW: 1 (M. Steiner), 16 (C. Armstrong), 33 (D. Pell) Bowling (O-M-W-R): J. Sutherland 4.0-0-1-12, F.J. Lewis 2.0-0-0-10, D. Bergowicz 5.0-4-1-3, B.J. Bryant 6.0-0-0-12, M. Collard 3.0-1-1-10, B. Speechley 2.0-0-0-16, T. Peacock 1.3-1-0-5.

● Ryan Akers end Oliver Bryant’s time at the crease for Eastern Hill.

● Daniel O’Sullivan could only manage five runs before being run out.

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