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Whittlesea ● McEwen MHR Rob Mitchell launched Matt Dickinson’s book, Glimpses of Life, at the Whittlesea Masonic Centre on Sunday.

Fawcett ● Neil Cornell and Lina Cornell of Marysville at the Fawcett Hall Cafe/Market.

Molesworth ● Marg Ridd, Chris Brain and Lois Brain of Willaura, at ‘Glen Doone’, Whanregarwen Rd, Molesworth at the Alexandra Open Gardens.

Alexandra ● Dennis Cupples of Alexandra pictured with ‘Woody’.

Kinglake ● Laura Caine and Krystal Gelsi at the Spiritual Connections and Wellness Festival at the Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House.

Flowerdale ● Wendy Greenslade of Kinglake West at the Flowerdale Quilt Exhibition at the Flowerdale Community House on Saturday.

Alexandra ● David Manning, and Jeff Chadwick of ‘Gallagher’, at the Embling Rural Open Day held on Saturtday at Alexandra.

Whanregarwen ● Les Ridd welcomes Margaret Fitridge of the Bright Garden Club to ‘Glen Doone’ as part of the Alexandra Open Gardens.

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Open Day at Embling Rural Our advertisers are making news.

● Flashback. Kathy Jarvis and Fiona Mott promote the Whittlesea Show in our columns, 30 years ago.

■ It’s Showtime in the North-East and Upper Goulburn Valley. The Whittlesea Show is this weekend (Sat.-Sun., Nov 23). The Alexandra Show, advertised in a full-page ad this week, follows on Saturday, November 9. The Yea Show is on Saturday, November 23.

■ One of the best known names in Murrindindi Shire has signed to advertise each week in The Local Paper. Keath’s Excavations in Yarck have been around for 42 years. Phone Colin on 0428 577 951.

■ See details of Rhonda McGovney’s sanctuary, Kinglake District Health and Wellbeing, in this week’s issue. Rhonda specialises in massage, day spa, and myotherapy. Phone Rhonda on 5786 5247.

■ Sightseeing tours on Lake Eildon are offered by BMS Yours, aboard the Missy tour boat. The 48-seater craft is fully enclosed, and the trips include full commentary. Phone Joy on 0437 866 722.

■ Welcome back to R & J Septic Tank Cleaning, who are again advertising in our Trades and Services Directory. You can phone Ryan and Jody on 0409 511 268.

■ Chris’s TV has signed for another year of advertising in The Local Paper. Look out for Chris’s distinctive van on the roads around Murrindindi. We spotted his van on the Buxton-Marysville road. Couldn’t miss it! Speak with Chris on 0405 554 915.

■ Also back with us for another year is Mayfair Drapes. Phone Bruce on 5799 2801.

■ We welcome our latest new advertisers in The Local Paper Trades and Services Directory: ■ Arbmac Tree Services conduct all forms of tree work including stump removal.

Speak with Dave or Karen on 0423 856 033.

■ Bette Phillips-Campbell is a hypnotherapist whose counselling services include past life regression. Phone Bette for an appointment on 0409 788 883.

■ For air conditioning and electrical work, we are pleased to refer you to new advertiser Mark Busby, who can be contacted on 0439 012 513.

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■ Murrindindi Council considered two planning proposals at its October 23 meeting, Consideration was given to objections to the proposals and Council officer recommendations.

After much deliberation, four out of seven Councillors voted in favour of issuing a Notice of Decision to grant a permit for the use and development of 248 Spraggs Road, Toolangi as an outdoor recreation facility.

The outdoor recreation facility, or 'high ropes adventure park', proposed ziplines and elevated activities, 60 car spaces and a kiosk serving pre-packaged food and drinks.

Developers are estimating it will attract some 30,000 visitors each year, but visitors will need to book ahead so the site's capacity of 150 patrons is not exceeded.

Land Use Planning Portfolio Councillor, Margaret Rae, said as well as hearing some concerns from the broader community about the environmental and amenity impacts of an 'adventure park' operating in the area, Council also received four objections to the proposal.

"The majority of Councillors decided the issues raised by objectors could be managed through permit conditions, such as setting the facility's normal hours of operation as 9am to 6pm except during May, June, July and August when hours of operation are limited to 9am to 5.30pm.

"The value and benefit this kind of tourism operation would bring to the area is really significant," Cr Rae said.

"Following an alternative motion, Council also issued a Notice of Decision to grant a permit for the use and development of 1274 Yarck Road, Gobur for a dwelling.

"This application sought to retrospectively gain approval for the conversion of an existing shed into a dwelling.

"Initially Council officers recommended Council refuse to grant the planning permit due to issues around residential developments on productive agricultural land in rural zones; however, after careful consideration, Council resolved unanimously that the application should be supported subject to a number of permit conditions," Cr Rae said.

For more information about these planning applications and Council's decisions, visit www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/ councilminutes - Contributed

Grants program

● John O’Brien was in charge of barbecue arrangements.

The Local Paper Phone 1800 231 311 or 5797 2656 Editor Ash Long: 0450 399 932 editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Council News Planning items

● Gordon Simpson and Ken Dickson visited the Embling Rural open day.

■ Murrindindi Shire Council has named a number of community groups as recipients of assistance through the September round of its Grants and Contributions Program.

Life Saving Victoria received $5000, under the Community Projects and Events stream of Council's Program, to run an Open Water Safety Education program for five primary schools around the Shire.

The Triangle Arts Group Inc. received $2000 in sponsorship to help fund the prizes for winning entries in the 2019 Marysville Arts Show.

Foggy Mountain Inc. received $4250 to support the 'Ten Years On - Foggy Mountain Primary School' project's launch concert and a $750 fee waiver for the use of the Kinglake Community Centre.

Council was also pleased to support the Rotary Club of Kinglake Ranges with a $256 venue hire fee reduction to run a Movie Trivia Night to raise funds for mental health services. Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay said Council's Grants and Contributions Program offers community groups, not-for-profit organisations and businesses the opportunity to seek funding to support a range of activities and initiatives that have a wider community benefit.

"It was great to see yet another collection of fantastic projects in this round of the Grants and Contributions Program. I look forward to seeing the impact these initiatives will have on broader community wellbeing, visitation to the area and economic development in Murrindindi Shire.

"If this Program is of interest to you, I'd encourage you to check out the eligibility criteria and assessment timeframes," Cr McAulay said.

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Shire Hall works this week ● A dead tree over the UT Creek at Alexandra near Dove Cottage.

Old timers say this dead tree, hanging over the UT Creek near Dove Cottage in Alexandra, is an incident waiting to happen. They point to late Spring rains, and the possibility of flood waters along the township waterway. Their say that requests to Council and water catchment authorities for the tree removal have so far gone unanswered. Let’s see if the problem is fixed before the Melbourne Cup holiday weekend.

A big tick to the army of volunteers who organised the Alexandra Open Gardens event last weekend.

There were 10 venues.VolunteerJudi Myers was at ‘Glen Doone’, Molesworth, and greeted the passengers of a large bus that arrived 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time.

Residents believe that Murrindindi Shire Council has acted inadequately towards road maintenance on Brooks Cutting Rd, near Alexandra. “The condition of the gutters and the water laying on the road at the reserve is appalling. We have had to pull vehicles that have got stuck in the culvert that is also in a bad place. The amount of traffic, local, tourists and farming trucks is quite substantial. There is at least three or more caravans camping at Brooks Reserve each day, and some of these caravans are extremely large. The road is not safe for them with these vehicles, we are worried that something will happen this road,” said the petition led by Jim and Paula Inness.

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Harry Braun and 20 residents from the Gordon’s Bridge Rd area of Castella have sent a petition to Murrindindi Shire Council about inadequate roadworks. “The road is full of potholes making it a labyrinth to navigate and hence dangerous. It is virtually impossible to avoid every pothole, damage to vehicle suspension is distinctly possible during every trip.” The road is also graded about once per year, the residents say.

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A Kinglake resident had his say at last week’s Murrindindi Council meeting. Barry Cahill spoke about his bushfire replacement building planning permit expiry for his property at Kinglake.

Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House is pleased about the new of funding for the Be Well mental health program in 2020.

Murrindindi Shire Council meet ings are usually all smiles, with unanimous 7-all votes. However, last week saw a 4-3 vote on the controversial decision to allow an adventure park at Toolangi. For the proposal were Crs Rebecca Bowles, Jackie Ashe, Leigh Dunscombe and Sandice McAulay.

Against were Crs CharlieBisset, Margaret Rae and EricLording.

Murrindindi Councillors have ignored the advice of officers, and instead approved a planning permit for a dwelling at 1274 Yarck Rd, Gobur ... for a building that has already been constructed.

Money spent on the 62 community events to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Black Saturday fires throughout Murrindindi Shire totalled $344,250, last week’s Council meeting was told.

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Readers’ contributions to the ‘Ticks & Crosses’ column are welcomed.

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

■ Electrocity in the High Voltage No Go Zone at Yea Shire Hall will be switched off to the hall and surrounding properties today (Wed.), Cr Eric Lording has told Murrindindi Council.

“AusNet will then redirect the power supply and ensure power is reinstated for the duration of the works to the front of the building.

“The incoming power to the hall will be disconnected for one day on October 30 to allow safety covers and scaffolding to be erected around the incoming power line and the power to the hall will be reconnected to the new connection point on the building,” Cr Lording said.

“The power to the hall will then be turned back on and the power to the hall will remain connected for the duration of the allotted work period when a further one day shutdown will occur to allow removal of the safety covers.

“AusNet will inform any other customers affected by the works as well as the 22-day work period, and the day which AusNet programs the return to previous condition of the high voltage power and removal of the safety covers,” Cr Lording said.

Sunday incident

Vote for Mayor ■ A special meeting of Murrindindi Shire Council is due to be held, starting at 6pm tonight (Wed.) at the Alexandra council chambers. One of the items on the agenda is the election by Councillors of the Mayor for the 2019-20 year. ● Yea Shire Hall

Petition presented for Kinglake toilets ■ Charles Exton, on behalf of the Kinglake Football Netball Club, last week submitted a petition to Murrindindi Shire Council requesting they replace the public toilets at the Kinglake Memorial Reserve.

Crs Leigh Dunscombe and Eric Lording successfully moved that Council accept the petition from Charles Exton, and refer the petition to the relevant Council Director for a response at the November Council meeting. The vote was carried unanimously by all seven Councillors.

Public toilets, originally at the Memorial Reserve, were destroyed by the 2009 fires.

Mr Exton said that the petition had approximately 550 signatures.

“This petition represents about 90 per cent of user body groups that use the Kinglake Memorial Reserve and the Lions Park and other community members.

“The most common reply from the community members was "why weren't they replaced, if they were already there?"

“The Loins Club were refused public toilets for their park because there were public toilets across the road at the Memorial Reserve.

“They were advised to talk to the Memorial Reserve committee for use. The committee of management of the reserve enquired for two years after the fire, whether the public toilets would be replaced but they got no reply.rect it to the ombudsman if we cannot get anywhere with council.

■ Three Leadbeaters possums have been detected along Parks Rd in the northern end of the Blue Range in the Rubicon State Forest, says Ann Jenlinek of the Rubicon Forest Protection Group.

These are the first recorded sightings of the endangered possum, Victoria's fauna emblem, saysWOTCH, Wildlife of the Central Highlands, an organisation of citizen scientists.

Interestingly, the sighting comes as VicForests plans to soon log at least five coupes close to the ridge.

"This is not the only threatened species living in this part of the forest" said RFPG's principal ecologist, Ann Jelinek. "A sooty owl has also been recently recorded there and the area is also ideal habitat for greater gliders" Ms Jelinek said.

■ Ten units were said to have responded to an incident on Maroondah Hwy, Fernshaw, between Healesville and Narbethong, on Sunday night (Oct. 26). A vehicle was said to have left the roadway.

Nine attend camp ■ Nine young people from across Murrindindi Shire joined Council’s youth services officers for the two dayYouth Co-Lead Camp held at the Kinglake Forest Adventure camp in Kinglake West.

Cr Charlie Bisset said the group They enjoyed adventure activities and discussions on what leadership looks like.

Local Briefs Possums sighted

● Charles Exton “The Murrindindi Shire tender for redevelopment works at the Kinglake Memorial Reserve states " Prior to the fires, the Kinglake Memorial Reserve was the major sporting facility on the Kinglake Ranges, providing football, cricket, netball, tennis and athletics facilities, in addition to multipurpose rooms utilised by a wide variety of community groups."

“All buildings and facilities on the western side were destroyed including public toilets.

“It was estimated that 16 council buildings were lost at a value of $3.7 million. The insurance payout for buildings lost at the memorial reserve which included public toilets, was $370,162,” Mr Exton said.

“I believe the special meeting of council on September 14, 2011, for the memorial reserve reconstruction only four councillors attended the meeting, and the other three were apologies.

“A motion was passed accepting a tender but did not in-

clude the replacement of the public toilets.

Mr Exton has made a number of ‘Freedom of Information’ requests of Council for documentation about the Mmeorial Reserve.

“The Council is adopting a Kinglake Memorial Reserve group with the user bodies which already has taken 12 months and still not formed.

“At the moment, without public toilets, football Ffinals cannot be held which is a loss in revenue to them and the community as they are required by the Outer East Football League and there is no available water for public use on the western end of the oval.

“Kinglake Memorial Reserve is fully owned asset of the council and the only recreation reserve in the Shire that does not have public toilets but the Kinglake region has 40 per cent of the youth between the ages of 5-19 years.”

Mr exton said: “I believe there were projects funds of $22.5 million, any unspent funds to be transferred to a new and expanded assets reserve to be available for future operating and maintenance costs.

“If there are funds available will council consider replacing the public toilets?

“I have been in contact with Local Government, Planning Victoria and Parks about this petition who have all stated to me the community should direct it to the Ombudsman if we cannot get anywhere with Council,” Mr Exton said.

A report is being prepared for the November meeting.

Yea opening ■ The official opening of the Sacred Heart School new contemporary learning space was held on Monday (Oct. 27). One of the invited guests was Indi MHR, Dr Helen Haines. Organisers thankedpeople involved in providing the new facility. Morning tea followed the ceremony.

Alex. SES rescue

■ Alexandra’s State Emergency Service Unit volunteers attended an accident scene at the weekend. A family that had parked their four-wheel-drive at Kendal Camping Area and gone for a walk had a lucky escape when a huge tree around 80m tall came down crushing their vehicle. Strong winds had been forecast for much of the state.e trees can come down without warning. No one was hurt.

Carter and Carter

■ Kinglake musicians, Carter and Carter, will perform at this weekend’s Whittlesea Show. They have dominated the independent country music scene in Australia for more than 15 years now. Merelyn and David have amassed more awards and more chart success than any independent artist in history.

Blitz next week ■ The National Waterbug Blitz is being held next week, at Yea Wetlands will host an introductory session from 10am-3pm on Wednesday (Nov. 6). Citizen scients will look at water quality and river health on a local and national scale. To participate, contact Kirsten Roszak on 0428 78 6699 by Thursday (Oct. 31).

Bins petition ■ A residents’ petition, calling for regular bin collections at Brooks Cutting Rd and Swann Rd, Koriella/Alexandra, is to be referred to next month’s Murrindindi Shire meeting.

Council is referring the petition to the Director Assets and Development for a report to be prepared for November 27.

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■ Yea Shire rates for shops were set to triple, 30 years ago. Rates for other residents were due to rise by 20 pewr cent.

“The reate increase reflects the demands of the community. It is a responsible budget,” said Cr Bill Wilson.

“Although there had been a large percentage increase, this was generally not a large increase in dollar terms,” Cr Wilson said.

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Peggy, Aussie ■ Yea woman Peggy Chivers became an Australian at a ceremony preceding the Council meeting. The Hill St resident participated in a citizenship ceremony conducted by Shire President Cr Bill Wilson. ● Kevin Le Poidevin and John Hunter making last-minute preparations for the Whittlesea Show to be held this weekend (Sat.-Sun., Nov. 2-3).

■ The Whittlesea attraction of the MAD Show will be held this Billy Cart Derby in Saturday-Sunday Lyons St, Yea. (Nov. 2-3). Best The event will inwishes to new Secreclude a circus worktary Rose Stark and her shop, live music, team for every sucmagic show, amusecess. ment rides and food Long Shots comes stalls. from an era when we printed results for Show events. The Whittlesea, Alexandra and Yea Show ■ Andrew Embling societies are welcome reminds us that the to revive this tradition Spring Fair will be with this newspaper. held at Rotary Park, Alexandra, this Sunday (Nov. 3) from 10am-3pm.

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Races success

■ Congratulations to Chris Walsh and his team at the Alexandra Race Club on the success of last Saturday’s meeting despite the weather.

Market

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Stroke of luck

■ Good to see former Whittlesea Councillor Rex Griffin at the Matt Dickinson book signing on Sunday.

Rex, now at Safety Beach, had a stroke two months ago, and i s rehabilitating well.

New owner for Town Crier magazine

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No to tourism body ■ Yea shire decided not to renew its membership of the Goulburn Regional Tourism Authority.

“It wasn’t of great benefit for Yea t ohave a tourist office at Nagambie,” said Chief Executive Peter Mangan.

Work at Kinglake ■ Chris Mason and Associates were appointed as consultants to prepare a study for the proposed Kinglake Indoor Recreation Reserve.

A meeting had been held between Cr Ray Hutchinson, Cr Ken Olcorn, Garry Ceciul, Steve McElroy, Tony Williams, Steve Griffiths and Deidre Hawkins.

Trailer goes ■ Yea was to lose its paper recycling trailer, which had been situated at the old railway station. Apex Club spokesman David Webb Ware had an over-supply of paper being returned, and was unable to accept any new supplies from Yea.

New Eagles coach

■ The Northern Eagles Football Club at Whittlesea announced the appointment of Russell Murphy as 1990 senior coach.

President Ray Watson said that Russell was a young family man living in Whittlesea.

Local cricket ■ Boundary Creek played Flowerdale at the Yea Racecourse in the Yea and District Cricket Association. The Dales won outright by 73 runs.

Creek reunion

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■ Ten years since its last premiership, Boundary Creek met for a reunion, with Tom Dignam recording that the cricket club had won 18½ premierships in its 60 years.

(Yea had won 15, and Homewood had secured eight). First matches were played at ‘Cannon Vale’.

Amongst those at the reunion were Rupert Murphy, Association President Gary Pollard and Secretary John Aldous.

Two players who started in 1929-30, Ted Hennebery and Tom Dignam were in attendance.

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Radios stolen ● Karen Mace of Doreen is the new proprietor of Whittlesea's Town Crier monthly magazine. She is pictured with Betty Harvey of Epping, Editor of the publication.

They were pictured at Sunday's 'Glimpses of Life' book launch by Matt Dickinson at the Whittlesea Masonic Centre.

■ Two UHF radios belonmging to Flowerdale CFA were taken from the shed on YeaWhittlesea Rd. We noted that the sets each operate on 15 channels, and that total value of the equipmemt was estimated at $1900.

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Kinglake Spiritual and Wellness Festival

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● Liane Dawson of Bendigo Bank, Kinglake, with ‘Piggy’.

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What The Papers Say Spur closed

■ The Maroondah Highway between Healesville and Narbethong, through the Black Spur was closed following a truck driving over the edge of the road.

Healesville Police said the incident took place on the morning of Friday (Oct. 25)( requiring the road to be closed for four hours while emergency services removed the truck and trailer from the side of the highway.

The incident took place about 10am just south of Dom Dom Saddle and the truck driver walked away with minor injuries.

- Mountain Views Mail

Wallan fire

■ A Wallan house fire at Roulston Way on Thursday night has left a family devastated.

The fire caused the garage roof to collapse, damage to the main bedroom and smoke damage to the rest of the home.

Wallan Fire Brigade captain Nathan Anderson said the call to emergency services was made early.

“The neighbours made the call early which meant we arrived on scene and stopped the spread of the fire,” Mr Anderson said.

- North Central Review

Wallet found

■ A Smiths Gully man who lost his wallet while travelling in the UK has thanked a mystery man who returned it to his home address.

Richard Morris left his wallet on the roof of his rental car outside a hardware store in Melksham, a small English town west of London, about a month ago.

But when Mr Morris returned to Australia this month, he was greeted with a package on his front doorstep, with his wallet inside.

- Diamond Valley Leader

Road anger

■ Whittlesea Council’s decision to trial Masons Rd in Mernda as a one-way route will “cause more problems”, according to homeowners living along the 7km dirt thoroughfare.

It comes after the council voted to go ahead with the six-month trial to close Masons Rd to westbound traffic between Epping Rd and Wilkes Crt earlier this month.

The decision follows years of complaints from Masons Rd and Wilkes Crt residents about dangerous driving and dust.

- Whittlesea Leader

Drop speed limit

■ Merrijig residents want their local speed limit dropped from 80kmh to 60kmh, before a major accident occurs.

A petition currently circulating is calling on the Victorian Government to intervene before it is too late – with hundreds of signatures already pledging their support.

Residents and ratepayers are calling for the section of the Mt Buller road west of the Merrijig Primary School through to the Howqua Track turnoff to have the speed limit reduced.

Within that zone there is not only the primary school but also the local CFA shed, the public hall, two major road turnoffs and two large retail businesses.

- Mansfield Courier

Cup Day luncheon

■ Terip’s annual Melbourne Cup Day luncheon at Terip Rec Reserve is on from 12 Noon on Tuesday (Nov. 5). Terip Central comes alive for Melbourne Cup Day. A Chicken and Champagne lunch, sweeps and of course live telecast of the race that stops the nation.

- Granite News

Live anywhere

■ A motionthat passed at September’s Strathbogie Shire ordinary council meeting which ensured the future chief executive officer of the council either resides or relocates locally has been rescinded at the council’s most recent meeting.

- Euroa Gazette

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Court Lists Seymour Magistrates’ Court - Criminal Case Listings Thursday, November 7 Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division.

Traffic Camera Office Traffic Camera Office v Process Finishing Solutions Pty Ltd. Melbourne Victoria Police - Hanks, J (43723) v Bodagh, Hans. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Alzeyadi, Mshari Fraj. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Owen, A (43352) v Howe, Jesse. UniWallan Victoria Police - Evans, R (41791) v Gosling, Christian John. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Hole, Aaron David.

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Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Young, Marlene.

Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Harvey, Ian. UniPyalong Victoria Police - Round, P (38567) v Halse, Philip Charles. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Porter, I (33403) v Saada, David Isaac.

Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - Brown, J (42049) v Salter, Nathan James. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Rossetti, T (42521) v Griffiths, Lynda. CiuMitchell Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Coll, Stacey. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Lye, Boon Hui. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Hibbert, Michael.

Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Holcombe, S (39769) v Ion, Damon. UniBroadford Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Mckenna, Martin.

Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Garbutt, E (35708) v Beckerleg, Jacqueline. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Talbot, Natalie. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Curic, Matthew Brian. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Yates, C (42281) v Paul, Jordan. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Garbutt, E (35708) v Grant, Craig Anthony. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Tait, W (37033) v Al-Kelabi, Ahmed.

Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Barclay, J (36190) v Kubat, Jabin. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Barclay, J (36190) v Avci, Mesut. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Biderman, S (38335) v Tran, Toan. UniBroadford Victoria Police - Probst, S (35694) v Curic, Matthew. UniGoornong Victoria Police - Barclay, J (36190) v Brislin, Emily Kate.

Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Yates, C (42281) v Williams, Brayden.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Bennett, N (36915) v Howe, Jesse. Ciu-

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Mitchell Victoria Police - Wood, R (24754) v Lewis, Adam Leslie.

Uni-Kinglake Victoria Police - Wills, S (38147) v Bonner, John Anthony. Operations Response Team One Victoria Police - Bova, L (31851) v Mcalpine, Christopher. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Gleeson, D (22146) v Curic, Matthew Bryan. Socit-Seymour Victoria Police - Barclay, J (36190) v Boyd, Justin. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Wilson, J (30444) v Clayton, Ross. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Yantono, L (35372) v Clifford, Larence.

Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Voisey, M (27261) v Lewis, Adam Leslie.

Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Meers, Kylie Anne.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Ziebell, K (39453) v Trim, Brandon. SocitSeymour Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Moon, Jenny. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Voisey, M (27261) v O'halloran, Robert James. Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Bray, Corey John.

Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Haddad, M (44362) v Isse, Jabir Mohamed.

Pcet-Seymour Victoria Police - Grant, B (28598) v Panozzo, Dean Daniel. Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - Mullett, K (39188) v Stoneham, Mark.

Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - HallPoulios, D (40888) v Davidson, Kathryn. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Holcombe, S (39769) v Smith, Kadel. UniBroadford Victoria Police - Rogers, M (40077) v Springall, David John. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Dawson, Donald. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Boxall, T (39656) v Brandner, Cheryl.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Telfer, J (38560) v Stewart, Ann. UniBroadford Victoria Police - Brown, T (29986) v Curic, Matthew. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Williams, T (43420) v Wells, Brandon.

Uni-Sunbury Community Corrections Centre - Peacock, T v Howe, Jesse. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Chief Com-

missioner Of Police (00008) v Spadafora, Robert. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Isse, Jabir. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Friday, November 8 Mitchell Shire Council Mcghie, K v Debono, Matthew Charles. Mitchell Shire Council ,Broadford Mitchell Shire Council Minnitt, T v Balawee, Dean.

Mitchell Shire Council Mitchell Shire Council Kaur, A v Taylor, Daniel.

Mitchell Shire Council Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Story, Harold. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Boxall, T (39656) v Singh, Onkar. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Pratt, Daniel. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Donohue, B (41483) v Delahunty, JesseLee. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Baldock, Jason Wayne. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Mansfield Magistrates’ Court Wednesday, November 6 Victoria Police - Stevens, M (34763) v Schierholter, Peter.

Uni-Mansfield Tuesday, November 12 Victoria Police - Crawford, G (37574) v Wilks, Leroy. UniMansfield Wednesday, November 13 Victoria Police - Long, R (26551) v Tran, Minh Nhut.

Heavy Vehicle Unit Victoria Police - Crawford, G (37574) v Bharadwaj, Karan.

Uni-Jamieson Victoria Police - Magnay, E (42352) v Miljanic, Branislav.

Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Young, S (25481) v Kappes, Ava Lucille.

Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Dwight, K (26884) v Brooker, Even. UniWoods Point Victoria Police - Scannell, M (35182) v Mata, Marques.

Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Watkins, R (33441) v Erben, Matthew.

Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Watkins, R (33441) v Singh, Vikrant. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Watkins, R (33441) v Richards, Liam.

Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Watkins, R (33441) v O'flynn, Rodney.

Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Watkins, R (33441) v Yahya, Mohamad Affandi. Highway PatrolMansfield Victoria Police - Galway, J (29278) v Li, Feifan. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Galway, J (29278) v Marks, Ruben Louis.

Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Diepeveen, H (40794) v Vakli, Mohammad Vali. Highway PatrolMansfield Victoria Police - Mclachlan, M (29272) v Woods, Jack Neville. Highway PatrolMansfield Victoria Police - Scannell, M (35182) v Paterson, James.

Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Scannell, M (35182) v Paterson, James.

Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Hahn, D (40169) v Paterson, James.

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From Our 1919 Files

Yea tennis social

■ The frst of a series of sosial evenings in connexion with the Yea Tennis Club took place in the Shire hall on Monday night, when the members of the club enteritained their lady and gentlemen friends, of whom each club member was permitted to invite two.

The innovation proved very successful as the hall was not too crowded, and those who were present were enabled to enjoy themselves without incon.venience. The hall decorations consisted of the club colors - Royal blue and gold - with tennis rackets, etc.,and the lady members who assisted in this direction are to be complemented on their efforts.

Local halls

■ As an onlooker, and one keenly interested in both Murrindindi and Woodbourne; I think it a great pity that there are to be two halls in such a small locality. How much wiser,even at this late stage, it would be for both sides to stop and. think.

Think of the extra expense of building two halls, but, in my estimation, the worst is to follow. I emphatically declare there are not sufficient residents to support two halls, as each side must depend on the other for support if they want anything to be a success.

- Letter to the Editor

Whittlesea social

■ The annual social of the Whittlesea Branch of the Farmers' Union was held in the Mechanics’ Hall on Friday evening, October 11th'. A large number of farmers and their families were present, including the President and the Secretaryof the Kinglake Branch, also most of the trades people.

Orange blossom

■ A very popular wedding took place on Wednesday of last week at St. Luke's Church, Yea, the contracting parties being Miss Florence Ramaden, second daughter of the late Mr W. G. Ramsden and Mrs Ramsden, of Yea,.and Mr Alexander Elston, only son of Mr and Mrs H. Elston, of Sale.

The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. A. F. Falconer (formerly of Yea), assisted by the Rev. G. Brammall, the former hiving travelled from Rushworth in order to take part in the ceremony.

KLW farewell

■ Mr John Gorham will be a great loss to the Kinglake West district. He was leader of the Bible class, and his addresses were of great spiritual edification to those who listened to them. He has conducted the church service several times, and his sermon on Peace Celebration Day,. entitled The price of peace and the responsibilities of peace, which was fully reported in these columns, will long be remembered. The Kinglake West people, one and all, wish Mr Gorham and family health and prosperity in their new venture at Kilmore Junction.

Strathewen choir

■ The Strathewen choir are favouring Kinglake West church with a service of song entitled Her only Son, to be held in the hall on Saturday, 15th November, at 8 p.m.

Welcome home

■ On Monday last a welcome home was given to Lieutenant Robb and Gunner E Wilmot. More than ordinary interest attached to this welcome because of the honor with which Lieistenanlt Robb had covered himself and the distinction he had given to the district

Kangaroo Ground

■ On Saturday last, from 25 to 30 willing workers attended the working-bee at the Soldiers' Memorial Park, situate at Garden Hill, for the purpose of ploughing and cleaning up the rock preparatory to the laying out of same at a later date.

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Local Theatre Where’s My Money?

■ 7th Floor Theatre presents Where’s My Money? from November 20-30 at The Burrow, Fitzroy.

Written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright John Patrick Stanley (Doubt, Moonstruck), Where’s My Money? is directed by Beng Oh and features a cast of local artists.

Where’s My Money? is said to be a “holdonto-your-beret vicious black comedy”.

Sardonic and caustic, the show dissects the institution of marriage with Shanley's inimitable razor-sharp wit.

The past always catches up and those skeletons in the closet are certain to come back.

Where's My Money? exposes the truth in its satirical look at the business of love and marriage.

Performance Season: November 20 – 30 Venue: The Burrow, 83 Brunswick St, Fitzroy Bookings: www.trybooking.com/ BFWDX - Cheryl Threadgold

Mrs Robinson: A Soap Cabaret

■ Ella Filar’s production at The Butterfly Club, Mrs Robinson, might have been a leap into the taboo of incest and inappropriate sexual relations, but it lacked a clear narrative that would have elevated it to something meaningful.

The family, perhaps descendants of a Russian defector, encounter over an undefined steamy summer period a tsunami of forbidden temptation as their deeply hidden sexual desires are revealed.

Lusty mother (Ruth Katerelos) has a healthy appetite for nudity and a devious twinkle in her eye for her daughter’s boyfriend.

Daughter (Kate Mulqueen), accidentally finds sexual adventure in relatively (pardon the pun) all the wrong places.

Her insecure and impressionable boyfriend (the handsome Lurch-like Jackson Springer) launches on a trajectory of sexual discovery, while the uncle (Chris Molyneux) is the kind of elderly relative it’s best to avoid at family events.

It’s clever how each character reveals their dark longings and the music and lyrics (by Filar) are irreverent and cheeky.

Performances were on the most part strong, playful and engaging. All could comfortably hold a tune and some of the woodiness could be put down to opening night nerves.

Confident performances from Mulqueen and Molyneux were a highlight and Katerelos gradually eased into her character.

Springer’s potential is obvious, perhaps a little more focused energy would enhance the performance – though harking back to an earlier observation, perhaps if he had more to work with his light might have shone brighter.

There is potential for this to be a telling investigation of the idea that we are all capable of inappropriate thoughts. With a little more work and clarity of purpose this could be very edgy theatre.

- Review by Beth Klein

Cirque Stratosphere

■ Cirque Stratosphere, a space-based circus from the creators of The Illusionsits, Circys 1903 and Le Noir, is heading to Hamer Hall, at Arts Centre Melbourne.

This strictly limited season from January 3-11. Perfectly timed for school holidays, Cirque Stratosphere features gravity-defying, logic imploding and head spinning stunts that will elevate, thrill and bewilder.

Audiences will witness thrilling performances insideThe Columbian Wheel of Death, impressive stunts on roller-skates by the Roller Duo, death-defying acrobatics on a Russian Bar where the performer is thrown in the air by two partners holding the bar, skyhigh contortions in The Aerial Sphere, the Russian Swing to Swingand many more.

Tim Lawson fromThe Works Entertainment, says,“We are so excited to return to Melbourne this summer with a great new show that once more will provide such thrilling entertainment for the whole family.”

- Michael Wilkie

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I’ll Be Seeing You ■ Sophie Bengough will present and produce her 50-minute cabaret I’ll Be Seeing You from November 4-9 at The Butterfly Club.

This original show tells the love story of an Australian couple during the war, and is filled with songs from the period such as White Cliffs of Dover, We'll Meet Again and White Christmas, played and arranged by musical director Jack Hollander and sung by cabaret artist Sophie.

The songs become the soundtrack of an Australian wartime romance.

I’ll Be Seeing You is set in September, 1939 when Elizabeth and John lock eyes for the first time at a milk bar on Bourke St. She thinks he’s dreadful, he thinks she’s a dream.

Fast forward in time and they’ve been seeing each other for 10 months and before he leaves he’s trying to pluck up the courage to propose to her with the wedding ring he keeps in his pocket.

I’ll Be Seeing You is an old fashioned story that is said to “give you a fondness for the past, a passion for the present and a hope for the future”.

Performance Dates: November 4-9 (No Tuesday) Time: 7pm Cost: $26- $35 Venue: The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place, Melbourne Tickets: thebutterflyclub.com/show/faraway-places - Cheryl Threadgold

● Sophie Bengough presents her one-woman cabaret I’ll Be Seeing You.

Dream Song

● Bailey Dunnage, Tayla Muir, Nelson Gardner, Annie Aitken, Luisa Scrofani and Kate Schmidli in DreamSong. Photo: Jack Dixon-Gunn.

■ EbbFlow Theatre Com- Boys) as Chris T; as well as 2012 performed a two week pany presents the new musical Evan Lever (Moonshadow), development workshop folDreamSong, from November and Alana Tranter (Lone lowed by a four night presen21-30 at the Alex Theatre, St Wolves). tation at The Arts Centre Kilda.

The story centres around an Melbourne to overwhelming Billed as a “side splitting all evangelical mega church, audience response.

Australian comedy (which) will DreamSong, and its Pastor, RiDreamSong is a satirical leave your cheeks sore from chard Sunday. look at how the human desire laughter, and you’ll never want The church has lost millions to believe in something makes to leave the DreamSong in the Global Financial crisis us vulnerable to manipulation Church”, DreamSong has and Pastor Sunday decides to and corruption. been dubbed the ‘Australian stage the second coming of Dates: November 21-30 Book of Mormon’.

Christ and market him as a Time: 7.30pm, 1pm, 3pm.

The show is an irreverent Christian Pop Star, as a way Cost: $45 - $62 (+Booking comedy that investigates ques- through their money problems. Fees) tions of faith and spirituality DreamSong was first workVenue: Alex Theatre - St through a satirical depiction of shopped and developed at the Kilda, Level 1, 135 Fitzroy evangelical populist religion, VCA in 2010 with a cast of 30. Street, St Kilda politics and popular culture and It has been further Tickets: bit.ly/ how all of these interweave, set workshopped, rewritten with a DreamSongTickets to a pulsing score of Christian reduced cast of eight, and in - Cheryl Threadgold pop and soaring power ballads.

The cast features Ben Prendergast (Red StitchActors Sublime Seas: rapture and reality is a spectacular Theatre, Predestination) as immersive exhibition about the power of the sea in human Pastor Richard Sunday; imagination. Through superb examples of paintings, sculpChelsea Gibb (Chicago, The ture, photography, film and the decorative arts, the exhibiKing and I ) as Whitney Suntion evokes the overwhelming experience of nature, from day, The Pastor’s Wife; Emily intrepid journeys and mysterious grottos to the infinite Langridge (Gypsy, The Pirates space of the ocean. of Penzance) as April Sunday, Exhibition opens December 14 and closes February 23.

The Pastor’s Daughter; Brent Mornington Peninsula Gallery Hill (The Producers, Rock of Civic Reserve Dunns Rd, Mornington Ages) as Jesus Christ; and - Peter Kemp Connor Crawford (Jersey

Sublime Seas

What’s On Come From Away

■ Global hit Come From Away has been named the most successful musical in the Comedy Theatre’s 91-year history, last week surpassing the box office records of all other musicals staged at the theatre since it opened in 1928.

The inspiring and heart-warming production has sailed passed some extraordinary musicals in history including: The Sentimental Bloke (1961) Man of La Mancha (19671968), Canterbury Tales (1969), They’re Playing Our Song (1981), Chicago (1981), The Rocky Horror Show (various productions) and Rock of Ages (2011).

The Australian production of Come From Away opened in July 2019. The show is based on the real-life events in the wake of the September 11 tragedy.

Set in Gander, Newfoundland where 38 planes carrying nearly 7000 people from over 100 countries were redirected during this traumatic event, almost doubling the population of the remote Canadian town.

Capturing the generosity and hospitality of the small community of Gander who invited the “come from aways” into their homes, it is an inspirational story of hope and humanity.

“Melbourne and people across Australia have taken Come From Away into their hearts at the refurbished Comedy Theatre, that will leave a lasting legacy well beyond our stay, positioning the venue as one of the finest theatres in the country,” said producer Rodney Rigby.

Come From Away opened on Broadway to rave reviews in 2017 and has continued its record-breaking triumph with a second production in Toronto, a third production touring North America, a West End production and the recently opened Australian production in Melbourne.

- Cheryl Threadgold

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

■ One of the world’s most iconic stories will be recreated in May 2020 on stage in an adaptation of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne.

Visionary director Tyran Parke will bring the monumental Ken Kesey novel to life and award-winning Australian actor, Lachy Hulme, stars as the anarchistic McMurphy, made famous by Jack Nicholson in the emotional rollercoaster that takes audiences on a journey through some of the most fascinating characters of literature and film.

The play centres around a struggle for status between McMurphy and the unforgettable Nurse Ratched.

A power-play between the two, catapults into a world of emotional button-pushing, chaos and rebellion.

As we meet each patient and delve into their world, this play will both shock and delight in the most unexpected ways.

In May, 2020, audiences are invited to enter the asylum, take their seat and re-discover this timeless tale.

Presented by Storeyboard Entertainment, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest opens its doors on May 23 for an exclusive and limited season.

- Cheryl Threadgold

Monash University Replaying Life's Tape: Mariana Castillo Deball One of the most influential artists of her generation, Mexico-born Mariana Castillo Deball's first Australian exhibition has opened atMUMA. Some artists take along view of history, but few cast their gaze as far as Castillo Deball. Her canvas is deep time, often drawing on the practices of Western sciences such as anthropology, archaeology and palaeontology to reconfigure our understanding of history and our place within it.

Exhibition closes December 7.

Monash University of Modern Art Caulfield Campus Ground Floor Building F 900 Dandenong Rd, Caulfield East - Peter Kemp

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What’s On Melb. Symphony Evil Dead in Concert This Halloween get your fill of thrills and chills when musicians from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra perform Evil Dead in Concert, a live-to-film event featuring a special guest appearance by original score composer Joe LoDuca.

The legendary eighties cult classic will be screened in a newly restored format at the Palais Theatre, with a reinvented score brought to life by conductor Brett Kelly and musicians from the MSO, alongside the renowned composer himself on keyboards.

October 31. Venue: Palais Theatre St. Kilda. ★ Tchaikovsky and Brahms Australian pianist Daniel de Borah joins the MSO and conductor Benjamin Northey to perform Brahms' first piano concerto, an emotional and intense work.

De Borah says it's a concerto "that marries great drama and hectic struggle with moments f extreme intimacy" and that "the slow movement is one of mankind's sublime creations".

November 1 at Melbourne Town Hall - Peter Kemp

National Gallery Collecting Comme Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garcons is one of the most visionary and influential fashion designers working today.

Her intent is always been 'to make clothes that didn't exist before' and since the early 1970s Kawakubo has constantly challenged the ways people think about dress.

Recognised for her intellectual, anti-fashion vocabulary of the 1980s, Kawakubo has upended notions of ideal beauty and gender, and 'deconstructed' conventional garment forms to introduce a new vocabulary into fashion, including oversized volumes, asymmetry, layering, imperfection and the use of black.

With new approaches to silhouette, inventive pattern-making and experimental fabric treatments, Kawakubo's work has remained enigmatic and radical, season after season, often critiquing codes of femininity and gender.

Exhibition opens November 1 and runs until July 26 next year. ★ In Absence: Yvonne Scarce and Edition Office 2018 Architecture Commission Occurring annually, the NGV Architecture Commission is an open national competition, which invites architects to create a site-specific work of temporary architecture, activating the NGV's Grollo Equiset Garden.

For 2019, architects were encouraged to submit ideas focussing on multidisciplinary thinking, collaboration and audience engagement.

Exhibition opens November 8 and runs until April 20. 10am-5pm.

National Gallery of Victoria 150 St Kilda Rd. Melbourne - Peter Kemp

Mildura Arts Art Directions 2019 / Art Educators: Many people have written stories about an art teacher or their arts education.

As educators can inspire us to see the world from new perspectives; they challenge us to consider what we see and how we feel, they nurture a skill or passion deep within us and support us to communicate our thoughts and create our dreams.

Through this exhibition we celebrate the practise of arts educators in our community from all sectors of formal and informal education.

Exhibition opened October 24 and closes Sunday, December 8.

Mildura Arts Centre 199 Coreton Rd, Mildura - Peter Kemp

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UnHOWsed reviewed

Observations Heide Museum Terminus: Jess Johnson and Simon Ward With their pioneering use of virtual reality, artists Jess Johnson and Simon Ward have created a immersive installation in which Johnson's drawings have been transformed from analogue to digital.

A mysterious universe of alien architecture, humanoid clones and cryptic symbols opens up to the viewer via a cyber network travellators and gateways.

Exhibition: November 9 - March 1.

Heide Museum of Modern Art 7 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen - Peter Kemp

National Gallery of Australia ● Catherine Samsury, Jan Grey, Susan V.M. McDonald-Timms, Karen Corbett, Diann Pattison, Maurya Bourandanis and Liza Dezfouli in unHOWsed.

Photo: Lachlan Woods ■ In UnHOWsed at Theatreworks, Tash- tence. madada and Voices of the South Side (a project Imagery was powerful throughout – a woman which aims to reduce the marginalisation of having to shower herself in clothes with very social and public housing communities in Port limited cold water while others watched; anPhillip) “ shine a light” on this sadly significant other keeping her dignity by laying a tablecloth, issue within Australian society. glass of wine, one sausage on the bonnet of the The work, directed by Deborah Leiser- car that she was living out of; and the very short Moore, was created and performed by eight sentences being written by another woman who women who had all experienced the horror of could not speak her pain of childhood at an orhomelessness, but all were adamant that they phanage. did not want to present what they termed “pity I would have preferred softer soundtrack at porn.” times, for better clarity of the few words, and That expression itself demonstrates the de- I’d also have liked just a little fill out of narratermination of these women to rise above the tive here and there. anonymity of being homeless and to hang on to But this is a powerful example of theatre as a dignity and say “I am here” the words that a successful communicator on social issues ended the performances of Carla Mitterlehner, which need to be examined, and of the plight of Susan V.M. McDonald-Timms, Jan Grey, homeless women.

Diann Pattison, Maurya Bourandanis, This work ended with uplifting camaraderie; Catherine Samsury, Karen Corbett and Liza that is not always real life’s ending …

Dezfouli UnHOWsed at Theatreworks, St Kilda unFrom the solo singer across the road to the til Nov 3. eight women, gasping for survival on separated Bookings: Theatreworks.org.au chairs on shifting sands inside, there was a * $20 discount tix on line with code LOCAL pervasive sense of isolation, but rarely impo- Review by Maggie Morrison

People Suck ■ Running at Theatre Works from November 20 - 30, People Suck is an irreverent and all-toorelatable musical comedy exploring the many ways in which people are just the worst.

Winner of Best of Toronto Fringe and Patron’s Pick, and following rave reviews from its Australian premiere, it’s a not-so-gentle reminder to be ever vigilant on the trek to becoming a better human being.

Written by award-winning Canadian team Megan Phillips and Peter Cavell, People Suckis a 90-minute toe-tapping musical feast of family favourites such as When I See You Smile (I Want to Kill You), Who Sucks Worse, and Where the Hell is Darwin When You Need Him? With the glut of new international independent plays Melbourne showcases yearly, Salty Theatre offers a rare opportunity to sample some of the independent musical offerings from across the pond.

“Part of our company ethos is to bring independent musical works to Australian audiences that they’ve never seen before,” explains Salty Theatre Co-Artistic Director Ashley Taylor.

“Admittedly, my being from Toronto and this show originating out of there made me doubly excited to have a taste of home here in Oz. “Audiences can expect a lot of laughs and some tears. People Suck offers a beautiful little cringe factor too that makes the show that much more fabulous.

“While being incredibly entertaining, it also asks people to face the mirror and take a long hard look at themselves.”

Female-led Melbourne-based Salty Theatre was co-founded by theatre, dance and cabaret veteran Sarahlouise Younger and Canadian theatre and screen vet Ashley Taylor.

They deal directly with new writers, directors, producers and performers to form connec-

● Georgie Potter in People Suck.

Photo: Sarahlouise Younger and Ashley Taylor tions with creatives across the globe.

Directed by Sarahlouise Younger; music supervision by David Youings; musical direction by Geoffrey Scarlett; performed by Belinda Jenkin, Tim Lancaster, Georgie Potter, Ashley Taylor and Ashley Weidner; set design by Sarahlouise Younger and Ashley Taylor.

Performance Dates: November 20 - 30 Tues - Sat 7.30pm, Sun 5pm Preview: Wed. November 20, 7.30pm; Pay What You Can performance Sun. November 24, 5pm Tickets: $45 Full, $37 Concession, $30 Student and Under 30s and Preview Bookings: 9534 3388 or online at www.theatreworks.org.au/program/peoplesuck/ Venue: Theatre Works, 14 Acland St, St Kilda www.theatreworks.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Lichenstein to Warhol The Kenneth Tyler Collection Following WWII, master printer Kenneth Tyler was at the forefront of printmaking innovation in America, orchestrating the move from printmaking as a minor art form to a leading visual practice.

Through his workshops,Tyler empowered major post-war artists - Josef and Anni Albers, Helen Frankenthaler, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichenstein, Joan Mitchell, Robert Motherwell, Robert Rauschenberg, Donald Sultan and Andy Warhol - to create print works on a grand scale, using ground-breaking techniques.

Exhibition closes February.

National Gallery of Australia Parkes Place, Parkes, ACT - Peter Kemp

Mansion

■ Mansion –The Experience is the second in a trilogy of love from Bass Fam Creative.

The mansion is the amazing Labassa mansion in Caulfield, and it is even worth going to this show just to get inside this fabulous, old, many roomed relic of the mid-1800s.

A Ricocco influence can be seen in the Victorian architecture, and as I was studying that a ghostly face furtively appeared on the balcony, gazed down at me with enormous eyes, almost angry eyes, chiding me for interfering in the nefarious goings on inside.

My eye was then caught by a shadowy veiled bride, the stance and facial message one of deep sadness . Hmmmmm, this could be indeed a night “not for the faint of heart” as advertised.

To steal certain politicians’ lines, theatre is “a broad church,” and it is always energizing to discover new angles of storytelling.

This “fully immersive experience” promised to shed light on a second part of Labassa’s history, the 1920s, a history as “dark as its lavish interiors.”

This is not a narrative, rather an impassioned dance interpretation of the depths of love, passion, transgression, fear and paranormal activity.

The hideous ghosts, the violent acts, the frenetic physicality of contorted bodies, everything seems to lead back to romantic betrayal.

And I have to say that I would be thinking twice about romantic betrayal if those nightmares were to become the price.

The often crazy makeup and costumes brilliantly underpinned the impassioned dancing of wraiths, who appeared from every corner and floorboard of the old mansion, determined that the nightmare would not end for the unfortunate widow and children who had moved there to get over the loss of a husband.

So powerful were these unwanted ‘residents’ of the mansion that they actually took over the actions of the family itself.

The large ensemble takes us through 10 rooms, each offering little hope that the new residents will settle for a long contract.

If you’re game, Mansion – The Experience can be seen until Nov. 3, Wed. – Fri. 4pm, 6pm and 8pm and Sun. at 3pm, 5pm and 7pm.

Do summon up the courage - it’s an amazing experience.

Tickets $99 Ticketmaster.com.au - Review by Maggie Morrison

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Local Theatre Shows

■ NOVA Music Theatre: The Wizard of Oz Until 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) Until 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 ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Death by Eating (by Cenarth Fox) November 7 - 16 at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Mel De Bono. Bookings: 9382 6284 or www.stagtheatre.org ■ 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 ■ Eltham Little Theatre: A Knight to Remember (by Jane Rothnie) November 14 30 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Julie Cunningham. Bookings: 0411 713 095.

■ The 1812 Theatre: Leading Ladies (by Ken Ludwig) November 14 - December 7 at 3-5 Rose St., Upper Ferntree gully. Director: Pip Le Blond. Bookings: 9758 3964.

■ Peridot Theatre: Stage Kiss (by Sarah Ruhl) November 15 - 30 at the Unicorn Theatre, Lechte Rd., Mt Waverley. Director: George Werther. Bookings: 0429 115 334.

■ Geelong Repertory Theatre Company: One Man Two Guvnors (by Richard Bean) November 15 - 30 at 15 Coronation St., Geelong West. Director: Derek Ingles. Bookings: GPAC 5225 1200 ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Tartuffe (by Moliere, adapted by Christopher Hampton) November 15 - 30 at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Joan Moriarty. Bookings: www.htc.org.au ■ Tangled Web Productions: A Streetcar Named Desire (by Tennessee Williams) November 19 - 24 at the Northcote Town Hall, Studio 2. Director: Paul Wanis. Bookings: tangledweb.com.au ■ Essendon Theatre Company: Jack the Ripper: The Musical November 21 - 30 at the Bradshaw St. Community Hall, Essendon West. Director: Robert Harsley. Bookings: www.essendontheatrecompany.com.au ■ 18th 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.playhouseplayes.org.au

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Satirical comedy

Local Theatre Shows

■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: Crimes of the Heart: Two One Act Plays. Contractions by Mike Bartlett, Director David Tynan; Elegy for a Lady by Arthur Miller, November 22 - December 7 at Warrandyte Mechanics' Institute, Yarra St., Warrandyte. Director Adrian Rice. Bookings: www.trybooking ■ Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria: Engaged! (by W.S. Gilbert) November 22 and 23 at 2pm and 8pm at Malvern Theatre, 29a Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Diane Burleigh.

Bookings: Trybooking, or email tickets@gilbertandsullivan.org.au Telephone enquiries: 0490 465 009

Auditions

● Jim Thomson (Orgon) and Emma Warner Collins (Mariane) in Tartuffe.

Photo: David Belton The situation presented at the opening of the ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company’s fifth play for 2019 is Molière’s satirical comedy Tartuffe play is a familiar one. Orgon and his mother, (also known as The Imposter or The Hypocrite) Madame Pernelle, have been tricked by the apbeing presented from November 15-30 at 36 parently religious fanatic, Tartuffe, into bringing him into their family home.

Turnham Avenue, Rosanna.

Orgon’s wife, Elmire, her brother, Cléante, Directed by Joan Moriarty, Tartuffe was written and first performed in 1664 at Versailles, and the maid, Dorine, are not so easily fooled however. Meanwhile, his daughter, Mariane, the palace of King Louis XIV. The play was almost immediately sup- wants to marry her suitor, Valère, but Orgon plans pressed, however, because its representation of to offer her hand to Tartuffe. He, in turn, has a pious hypocrite was considered too outrageous designs on Orgon’s wife. And so a classic comand damaging to the Church’s reputation. In- edy of complications is set in motion.

Performance Details: November 15 – 30 deed, those who supported the play were threatVenue: Heidelberg Theatre, 39 Turnham ened with excommunication.

The popular appeal of the play, however, re- Ave., Rosanna Bookings: www.htc.org.au mained strong.

Cat Lovers’ Show ■ The Cat Lovers Show returns to Melbourne for its second year on Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1 at the Royal Exhibition Building.

The Cat Lovers Show is a feline festival, featuring everything for and about cats in the one place, celebrating all aspects of ownership.

A series of unique feline-inspired feature zones will offer visitors the chance to learn, be inspired and connect with fellow cat lovers.

Educating owners on the many facets of cat wellbeing to ensure long and enriched lives remains a cornerstone of the Show.

Australia’s most renowned vets and animal experts including Dr Chris Brown, Dr Katrina Warren, Kelly Gill, Rose Horton, and new Bondi Vet, Dr Danni Dusek will present two days of free educational talks on the Royal Canin Stage focusing on cat health, breed information and advice on behaviour and training.

Cat trainer extraordinaire Catmantoo – aka Robert Dowlett – and his superstar felines ‘Didja’ and newcomer ‘Bindi’ are set to make an awe-inspiring appearance in the Black Hawk Colosseum.

With their skateboards in tow, the world-record holding trio will take to the stage presenting a new series of entertaining tricks that need to be seen to be believed.

The Black Hawk Colosseum stage will also host animal scientist, zoo keeper and veterinary nurse Rose Horton as well as Kelly Gill and TV star ginger cat ‘Tigger’, as they educate and entertain crowds and demystify the wonderful world of cats with favourite MC Brodie Young keeping visitors feline-fine.

The Show will provide visitors with the opportunity to learn from and engage with over 30 different Victorian breed groups representing rare, pedigree and companion breeds.

Gaining free advice on temperament and

■ 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.

■ Gemco Players: Women of Troy (by Euripides) Script Reading November 17 at 2pm; Auditions December 1 at 6pm, December 3 at 7pm at The Gem Theatre, 19 Kilvington Drive, Emerald.Adapted by Don Taylor, directed by Sharon Maine). Enquiries: www.gemcoplayers.org ■ 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.

- Cheryl Threadgold

The Drill

■ Women’s Circus presents The Drill as part of Due West Arts Festival from November 21 to December 1 at the Drill Hall in Barkly St, West Footscray.

This new feminist work explores the untold stories of war through the lens of those left behind, and invites audiences to disappear into the world of 1914 for a surreal journey that blurs the lines between contemporary circus, immersive theatre, historical reimagining and art installation.

Created and performed by over sixty members, alongside a team of artists and drawing on the original purpose of the Footscray Drill Hall – service for WWI – The Drill uncovers buried stories to explore the effects of war on communities.

Performance Details: November 21 – December 1; Wed. – Sat. 8pm, Sat. and Sun. 3pm matinees Venue: Drill Hall, 395 Barkly St., West Footscray Friday, November 29, 8pm – Auslan Interpreted Saturday, November 30, 3pm – Audio Described Tickets: $44 Full, $32 Concession, $60 Solidarity, $44 Sponsored Bookings: www.trybooking.com/book/ sessions?eid=537776 - Cheryl Threadgold

Yarra Sculpture

characteristics, visitors can find the best breed to suit their lifestyle in the hugely expanded Trouble and Trix Breed Showcase which is supported by Australian National Cats, Governing Council of Cat FancyAustralia and Victoria plus the Feline Control Council of Victoria.

The Cat Lovers Show is committed to supporting animal shelters and rescue organisations that provide vital care to cats in need and assistance in finding fur-ever homes.

Visitors can learn about the importance of adoption, and even start the ownership process at the PetstockAssist Adoption Zone.

Event Dates: November 30, December 1 from 9am – 5pm Venue: Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Bookings: catloversshow.com.au/ Melbourne Up to 20 per cent discount available for tickets purchased via the website.

- Cheryl Threadgold

A Fresh Outlook: Photography Studies College will celebrate the launch of this year's Art Major graduate exhibition, Fresh 19, to be held at the Yarra Sculpture Gallery on Friday November 22 at 6pm.

Fresh 19 is a unique interactive exhibition showcasing the photographic talents of eight graduates.

Their collections touch on formidable realities such as human mortality and impermanence, the female psyche and feelings of shame, the role of heredity and environment in human development, an exploration of the essence of cosmic consciousness and many others.

These themes are depicted through a diverse range of work including large-scale photography prints, photobooks, video projection installations and a return to the past with the pinhole camera.

Exhibition opens November 21 and closes December 8.

Yarra Sculpture Gallery 117 Vere St, Abbotsford - Peter Kemp

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Crossroads

By Rob Foenander

Vics win awards ■ Narre Warren Hands of Fame inductee Gary Ellis has received another award to add to his fast building list of recent achievements. The pioneer country recording artist has won the duo collaboration prize along with Gippsland singer Tessa Libreri.

Their cover of the popular tune I'll Be Home Soon was judged first by the Tamworth based Gidgee Coal Bush Ballads formed in 1999. Meanwhile Tessa and husband Thomas were again winners in the Tasmanian independent country music awards winning National Artist of the Year 2019. ood Friday

Hawthorn opera

■ Stunning opera ensemble The Parlour will take to the Hawthorn Arts Centre stage on Friday, November 15. Led by Boroondara's own Karen Van Spall and Adam Miller, the Spring Opera Gala will be a memorable night of stunning opera highlights performed by some of Melbourne's finest artists. The Parlour will treat audiences to an evening filled with soaring melodies from celebrated operas including Carmen, La Bohème, The Barber of Seville and Tosca. www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/ events/parlour-spring-opera-gala

John’s release ■ One of Australia's most enduring recording artists Johnny Chester has released a new single titled After Louise from his soon to be released album Songmaker - Volume 2. This is Johnny doing what he does best , relating to his vast audience with a lyric that takes you through the trials of a long-time relationship breakdown and eventual rescue by a new soul mate.

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Quartz Reef, under blanket of snow

■ I certainly don't pretend to be an expert on southern New Zealand's Central Otago wine region.

In fact, my experience of the district comes from tasting wines from just three of its 100-or-so producers - Felton Road, Domaine Thomson and now Quartz Reef.

I know that the area was once considered impossible for quality wine production, simply because it was too cold, and indeed it does snow there and, yes, it can get bloody cold in winter.

But the ring of mountains around Central Otago can act as a sun trap, making it very warm in summer and autumn - and providing heat enough to ripen varieties such as pinot noir.

And talking of pinot noir, the area has rapidly become known as one of the world's leading producers of this most fickle red grape variety - along with Burgundy, Oregon, Tasmania and southern Victoria.

Indeed so much so that Central Otago is known as a home of winemaking's holy grail.

Quartz Reef's founder and lover of great pinot, Austrian-born Rudi Bauer, planted his first vines there in the mid-1990s and has twice been New Zealand Winemaker of the Year.

Wines such as the meaty, gamey Quartz Reef 2017 Single-Vineyard Pinot Noir (about $55) speak volumes about the region's natural affinity with the variety - and also

● Yes, it does get cold there: Quartz Reef under a blanket of snow.

WINE OF THE WEEK about Rudi's commitment to bio- their roles. Serve as an aperitif or dynamics. with simple seafoods such as Quartz Reef 2017 Single-FerThe wine's origin, Bendigo, is a freshly shucked oysters. ment Pinot Noir ($90): A beautiful sub-region of Central Otago and Quartz Reef 2018 Single-Vine- silky smooth wine that simply flows was given its name, incidentally, by yard Pinot Gris ($35): Unlike most across the palate introducing a maniVictorian gold miners in the 1860s. fairly simple and innocuous pinot fold of earthy flavours as it goes.

WINE REVIEWS grigio/gris on the market, this dry This red is too much for most Quartz Reef NV Brut ($39): Pal- white brings serious gravitas into traditional pinot suggestions of acate strength and definition are the play. highlights of this red-grape-domiThe palate is strong and slightly companying with duck, so let's nant (72 per cent pinot noir, 28 per oily, the bouquet slightly of honeyed move up a notch and match its rich cent chardonnay) Champagne- spices. It's a wine that will suit many gaminess with venison.

And if you think the price is a bit method bubbly. quite full-flavoured dishes that rely It's very much in the stonefruit on creamy mushrooms for their rich, check out what they're chargflavour quarter, though age-derived main hit. In short, it's very food- ing for top Burgundies. breadiness and yeastiness also play friendly.

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

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

Out and About

Exciting future

Historic designations

■ Mayor Pro Tempore Horvath has a long history of civic and social justice advocacy.

She has spearheaded policies to make West Hollywood an "Age-Friendly Community" to better serve residents of all ages.

She also led the City to become the first in the nation to impose financial sanctions on Arizona for its discriminatory, anti-immigration SB-1070 law.

Mayor Pro Tempore Horvath created the first-ever West Hollywood Community Response Team to Domestic Violence.

She has worked on a broad range of transportation and mobility issues. She served as a Transportation Commissioner from 2011-2015 and has brought forward policies to reduce traffic and parking problems, and to make West Hollywood more bike and pedestrian friendly.

She initiated the West Hollywood Bicycle Task Force, and through her leadership, West Hollywood was named "The Most Walkable" city in the entire state.

■ The Roxy and the Rainbow Bar and Grill building, built in Tudor Revival style in 1935 from designs by Paul Ecke, housed several cafes and restaurants over the years. After numerous alterations and additions, it opened inApril 1972 as the Rainbow, then an exclusive restaurant catering to the musical acts of the 1970s, a time when many of the Los Angeles's finer restaurants would not seat the rock and rollers who had reputations for their excesses and eccentricities. The Commission approved its historic designation due to its connection to the history of music in West Hollywood as well as its part in the making of modern-day WeHo. The Roxy Theatre building at 9009 Sunset Blvd., the Rainbow Bar and Grill building at 9015 Sunset Blvd were granted designations as "local cultural resources." With this designation, the buildings can qualify for property tax reductions and less stringent zoning requirements, but owners must get city approval to significantly alter or demolish the buildings. The Whisky a Go Go building will approved in the next meeting. All music venues are all walking distance to the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard.

Oswald detective dies, 99 ■ The detective who was handcuffed to Lee Harvey Oswald as he was shot dead by Jack Ruby has died at the age of 99.

James Leavelle died at a hospital in Denver. The former Dallas homicide detective was handcuffed to Oswald as he was led through a police station basement on November 24, 1963, two days after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Ruby, a nightclub owner, stepped out of the crowd and fired a fatal shot at Oswald.

The moment was captured in one of the most famous photographs of all time which showed Leavelle in his white stetson reacting with shock.

Leavelle later recounted that he told Oswald moments before the shooting: "If anybody shoots at you, I hope they are as good a shot as you."

Oswald replied: "You're being melodramatic."

Japan leads with debt ● One of the Mayor's major supporters is Alan Johnson Managing Director Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites right in the heart of West Hollywood.

Uncashed cheques ■ Aretha Franklin reportedly had nearly $1 million in uncashed cheques at the time of her death, a new inventory of her assets found, according to newly filed court documents.

Among the cheques were $702,711.90 from Sound Exchange and the Screen Writers Guild and $285,944.27 in cheques from her publishing company, Springtime Publishing, EMI, BMI, Carlin Music and Feel Good Films.

The grand total was $988,656.17, according to Billboard.

Initially, no wills were found after Franklin's death a year ago and her estate was set to be divided equally among her four sons, but three months ago three handwritten wills, including one found in her couch, were discovered at her house.

Too old to be President ■ Many polls have pointed to a general election featuring President Trump facing off against Joe Biden in 2020, but would the country be better off with a younger president?

According to a survey 72 years old is the average age at which Americans think a presidential candidate is too old to run for office.

This means that Americans may believe that the top candidates for presidency, including Donald Trump, who is 73, are simply too old to lead the nation.

In fact, the top three Democratic candidates for president according to most poll, Joe Biden (76), Bernie Sanders (77), and Elizabeth Warren (70) would all take the record for oldest president at the time of inauguration, which was set by Trump.

At the time of his inauguration, Donald Trump was 70.6 years old.

Of the 300 adult Americans surveyed, 20 per cent thought that by the retirement age of 65, candidates should hang up the political hat.

And half believed that presidential candidates over 72 were too old.

When respondents were asked what they thought the ideal age for a presidential candidate was, results found the average was just 48 years old.

■ Entities in Japan have surpassed entities in Mainland China as the top foreign holders of USTreasury securities, according to the latest estimate published this month by the Treasury. In May of this year, the Chinese owned $1,110,200,000,000 in US Treasury securities and the Japanese owned $1,101,000,000,000. In June, however, Chinese ownership of US Treasury securities rose only to $1,112,500,000,000 and Japanese ownership climbed to $1,122,900,000,000. That marked the first time since May 2017 that entities in Japan have owned more US Treasury securities, as estimated by the US Treasury, than entities in China.

In May 2017, the Japanese owned $1,111,500,000,000 in US Treasury securities and the Chinese owned $1,102,200,000,000. In June 2017, Chinese ownership of US Treasury securities increased to $1,146,500,000,000 and Japanese ownership declined to $1,090,300,000.000. Chinese ownership of US Treasury securities, according to the estimates, peaked in November 2013 at $1,316,700,000,000.

Change your undies!

GavinWood

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

■ Some 13 per cent of Americans go a week or more without changing their underwear, a new survey finds. These skivvies are stinky. Nearly half of Americans have worn the same pair of underwear for two or more days, according to a survey by apparel maker Tommy John. Out of 1000 people responding to an informal poll conducted by the underwear maker, 45 per cent admitted they had worn the same pair of undies for two or more days, with 13 per cent saying they had worn the same pair for a week or more, Tommy John said.

"Conventional wisdom and basic common sense tells us that we should change our underwear every day, or at least wash them after every wear," Tommy John said in its statement announcing the results. "But how many people actually follow this golden rule? After surveying 1000 Americans, we found that this basic standard of underwear hygiene is definitely not universal." In a finding that did not surprise the company, Tommy John said men were 2.5 times as likely as women to wear unwashed underwear for a week or more.

That's 20 per cent of men versus 8 per cent of women.

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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'.

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■ These days you have to be a certain age to remember the American film star Joe E. Brown.

I guess his most popular screen line was in the 1959 film Some Like It Hot - at the end of the film, Jack Lemmon dressed as a woman in the speedboat removes his wig and says, "I'm a MAN!" Joe E Brown, playing the millionaire trying to woo him, turns to the camera with a smile and delivers the classic line, "Well, nobody's perfect."

Joseph Evans Brown was born in Holgate, Ohio in 1891. He came from a family of seven children.

At the age of nine Joe joined a circus as a tumbler and acrobat in The Five Marvellous Ashtons.

He was in San Francisco during the great earthquake of 1906. Joe became a baseball player for three years before re-joining the circus.

He went into Vaudeville and then performed on Broadway as a comedian. Joe met Kathryn McGraw and they were married in 1915.

He began making films in 1928 and worked for The Warner Brothers Studios.

By 1931 Joe E. Brown was the leading man in many films. One of his favourite film roles was in Elmer The Great where he played a rookie baseball player.

Joe also played that role on stage for many years and in The Lux Radio Theatre.

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In 1935 he won acclaim for his role in the film adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream when he played Flute, the bellows -mender.

His film roles included Fireman Save My Child, Son Of ASailor, The Circus Clown and Hollywood Canteen.

Kathryn and Joe had two grown-up sons in 1939 when war broke out. Joe testified before the House Immigration Committee to support a bill to allow 20,000 German Jewish refugees into the United States.

Kathryn and Joe adopted two girls from that program. His boys Don and Joe volunteered for service US Army Corps.

In 1942 his son Captain Donald Evan Brown

● Lydia Roberti with Joe E Brown was killed during a routine training flight. After the funeral Joe dedicated himself to entertaining the troops.

He was the first entertainer to go to the South Pacific and Alaska. Wherever the GIs served Joe would go and they all became his sons.

This was a man who hated comedy that insulted other people; he was apparently a very nice and sincere person.

After the war finished the film roles had dried up and Joe E. Brown returned to the stage.

He played ‘Elwood P. Dowd’, in the comedy Harvey.

Elwood talked to his friend who was a giant imaginary rabbit. He won the Tony award on Broadway in 1949 for his performance in Harvey. (James Stewart was cast as Elwood P. Dowd in the film version.)

In 1950 Joe E. Brown was in Melbourne

performing Harvey at the Comedy Theatre - also in the cast were Doreen Wilson and Charles Dorning. (I wish I had seen it.)

He played his most memorable role of ‘Captain Andy’ in the MGM musical film Showboat in 1951.

When I interviewed his co star Kathryn Grayson many years ago she spoke of him with such love.

In 1963 Joe had a cameo role in the Stanley Kramer film It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World.

Joe E. Brown died of a stroke in 1973, in Brentwood, Los Angeles, at the age of 81.

He never used ‘blue material’ and he was loved by his family, public and fellow performers.

His wife Kathryn passed away in 1978. Joe E. Brown always related the comment from a six-year-old child. After seeing one of his comedy films the young boy asked his mother, "Mommy, when Joe E. Brown dies, will he go to Heaven? When the mother confirmed the possibility, the boy marveled, "Golly, Mommy won't God laugh!"

- Kevin Trask The Time Tunnel - with Bruce & Phil Sundays at 8.30pm on 3AW That's Entertainment - 96.5FM Sundays at Noon 96.5FM is streaming on the internet.

To listen, go to www.innerfm.org.au and follow the prompts.

Peter Green’s two bites of the cherry

■ To fortyfive downstairs where I had two bites at the cherry (well it does share 45 Flinders Lane with two restaurants) but this cherry was metaphorical; Kenneth Lonergan's 2001 playLobby Hero. I only know Mr Lonergan's work from the film Gangs of New York.

But why two bites at Lobby Hero?

I reviewed Red Stitch Actors Theatre production in June-July of 2009 - 10 years ago now; blessed as it was with strong direction from Denis Moore and equally strong performances from ensemble member, Tim Potter and Daniel Frederiksen.

But Around The Moon Production's Lobby Hero is very different to the 2009 Red Stitch production. Director James Vinson has cleverly used the much, much larger space and located Jeff played by Charles Grounds (the lobby hero?) behind a free standing antique desk, not behind the security of a full-length chest high reception wall; security guard, one side, everyone else, the other.

Juliette Whitney's set spreads a large and easily covered ground by all four characters; an open battlefield, one, Bill the older cop, uses in an amusing if dangerous ' Ring a Ring a Rosie ' with Jeff.

The plays compass? Let me quote from the website: "When you can't trust the law, who (sic) can you trust?

Four New Yorkers become entangled in a murder investigation when a lobby security guard clashes with his controlling manager, an idealistic rookie cop, and her volatile partner during a night of suspense,humour and compromised morality. " Fair synopsis but more ; Bill played

by Ryan Murphy, is hitting on his idealistic female rookie police partner, Dawn, Monique Fisher ; disguising it asavuncular mentoring.

William,Victory Ndukwe , Security Manager,is in a moral trap; should he provide an alibi for his brother's rape and murder of a night nurse? Bill is unknowingly complicit in vouching for William's hitherto integrity.

Good performances in an excellent production.

- Review by Peter Green

Bloody Truth ■ “I’m not used to talking … I’m a bit nervous being on trial for murder and everything.”

OK. With John O’Keefe Back ... and full of front

● Monique Fisher, Charles Grounds and Ryan Murphy in Lobby Hero. Photo:Isabella Ferrier barbell, Nicole was unlikely to get his attention.

Next up, best friend Will. But Nicole didn’t count on Will’s narcissism and it was hard being the butt of his jokes.

Finally, heartthrob Rob. He seemed perfect. No crazy mother; no protein shakes; no jokes.

But, at the end of every night, another fight. “Welcome to the boyfriend blues.”

When Matt turns up dead shortly after their break-up, the likely suspect is his ex-girlfriend, Nicole.

Adelaide-born performer Nicole Herreen has an impressive CV. A recent graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University, she has performed as Jo March in Little Women the Broadway Musical, Serena Katz in Fame! and Liza in Seven Brides for Cheryl Threadgold Seven Brothers.

She has performed in the Adelaide So begins The Bloody Truth, a testimony of awkward, past relation- Cabaret Festival, and as a vocal soloist with the Queensland Pops Orchesships.

Written and performed by actor tra.

She is no less impressive here, exand singer, Nicole Herreen, the show is an imaginary declaration of past re- pertly guiding us through a bloody romp of exes, broken hearts and relationship wrongs.

First up is guitar-playing ex-boy- venge fantasies through tall tales and friend Matt. Sadly, Matt couldn’t be a clever, original score.

The audience gets to cast their vote separated from his crazy mother.

Next boyfriend, gym junkie Ben, as judge, jury and executioner.

Yes, a bloody mess, but a murwas ‘sweet and super smokin’. Unfortunately, Ben worked out non-stop. derer?

- Review by Kathryn Keeble Short of resorting to role-playing as a

Theatre

● Jason Alexander ■ For fans of Seinfeld, you will be well aware of the weird behaviour of Jason Alexander. Well, he’s coming back to Melbourne with his new show Master of His Domain on February 12- 15. It is worthwhile making a diary note to laugh yourself silly.

Train tragic Philip Brady

■ During a recent radio interview the recently retired Phil ipBrady admitted he has a passion for trains of all description from Puffing Billy to the Q Train serving degustation food as it weaves through the Bellarine Peninsula. Phil, always remember your Myki.

O’Keefe family fun

■ I was one amongst a capacity crowd who enjoyed the performance of Andrew O’Keefe (no relation) doing his stage performance relating the life of his Uncle John, aka Johnny O’Keefe.

Performed at the Palms at Crown, Andrew’s 2½-hours on stage was high energy as he rattled off most of Uncle John’s chart busters backed by a top notch rock n’ roll band.

A great show, catch it if Andrew tours Melbourne again.

Tony’s side hustle

■ 3AW’s Tony Monclair has a side hustle in addition to his main job as presenter of Australia Overnight. His side hustle is writing question for contestants to answer on the ABC TV Hard Quiz hosted by quiz master Tom Gleeson. Tony has a great knowledge particularly about aeroplanes and rock n’ roll.

That sounds familiar

■ Network Seven puffed out their chests in announcing their shows for next year. One of the shows is called Plate of Origin involving Seven’s newly recruited foodies. So far, so good but hang on, it sounds very similar, to another food show concept submitted to the Network well prior to Seven coming up with Plate of Origin. The other program was knocked back and the creative brains trust who developed the idea are seeking legal advice.

The principal ideas man happens to be a lawyer, as well as Melbourne’s top rating breakfast personality.

- John O’Keefe

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs FILM: THE KEEPER: Genre: Biography/Drama/Romance.

Cast: David Kross, Freya Mavor, John Henshaw.

Year: 2018.

Rting: M. Length: 120 Minutes.

Stars: *** Review: In 1944, German paratrooper and German professional footballer Bert Trautmann is captured and transferred to a POW camp in Lancashire, and following the war went on to win the affections of a young English woman, and together they overcame prejudice, public hostility and personal tragedy as he went on to become an English football legend as goalkeeper for Manchester City from 1949 to 1964.

Fascinating drama based on an extraordinary true story is an extremely well made effective told drama with well emphasized and well balanced tragedy's and triumphs throughout a myriad of affectionately emotionally executed twists and turns, an enjoyably solid tale for both soccer fans and non soccer fans, superbly creating more a romantic-drama and not primarily a sports film.

David Cross gives a superbly nuanced and effective performance filled with torment and boyish charm as Bert Trautmann, as does Freya Mavor as Margaret Friar, who is given more range in portraying her character the effectiveness and slow acceptance and subsequent affections of Trautmann, but it is veteran character John Henshaw that is the standout as the struggling manager, Jack F riar, who invites Trautmann to take the post goalie and even give him a job, a stellar performance filled grit, grime, humour, anger and compassion of the struggling working class father having just fought through the horrors of WWII. Beautifully photographed and edited with stellar period detail, costume and production design, and even though there are a few minor cracks along the way, they totally irrelevant and ineffective, as director Marcus H. Rosenmuller has ultimately crafted a multilayered film of war, drama, hatred, romance and reversals of fortune that if the events, and any cinematic poetic licence aside, we're not true, it would have been otherwise hard to believe.

FILM: Genre: Cast: son, Zendaya,

SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME: Action/Sci-Fi/Adventure.

Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Samuel L. Jack-

Angourie Rice, Jon Favreau.

Year: 2019.

Rating: M. Length: 129 Minutes.

Stars: **½ Review: Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, our friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man decides to join his best friends on a European vacation, however, his plan to leave super heroics behind for a few weeks are quickly scrapped when he begrudgingly must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.

Our friendly neighbourhood super-hero is back, however, amongst all the quirky humour, over-whelming action and eye-popping CG!, as you would expect from a Marvel blockbuster, but sadly carries an stumbling awkwardness and lacks an emotional connection of any real threat from which it never fully recovers, director Jon Watts and screenwriters Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers fail to reach or match the intensity and entertainment value of their previous Spider-Man effort, Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) which Tom Holland returns as the bashful web-slinger Peter Parker/Spider-Man once again and steps up to the plate and delivers with his quickwitted and quirky fashion, doing the best he can with what he is given, as are Samuel L. Jackson as former director of S.H.I.E.L.D, Nick Fury, Zendaya as the love interest, Michelle, actor/director Jon Favreau as Stark Industries security head "Happy" Hogan, Marissa Tomei as Peter Parker/Spider-Man's aunt May Parker, and the normally reliable Jake Gyllenhaal in a seemingly stilted performance as the unearthly and super-powered Quentin Beck/Mysterio.

Nonetheless, this is a breezy Marvel comic-book fantasy filled with all the colour, effects and spectacle, all the bells and whistles that you expect are there, and as a result is sure to delight fans of the Spider-Man, super-hero and the Marvel Universe, however, the web this time around becomes a bit too tangled, and once it's all untangled, all that's left is an inferior effort that we've experienced too many times before, only better, a cinematic fast food binge that may be delicious to look at in the picture, but more often than not, ultimately unfulfilling .... and yes, don't leave before the end credits are over.

Rourke’s Reviews Wounds ■ (MA). 95 minutes. Now streaming on Netflix.

What starts as a humorous look at the antics of New Orleans bartender Will (Armie Hammer, who is terrific), turns into something dark and malevolent, using a mobile phone to symbolise its main protagonist, along with the current climate, being in an unsettling state of anxiety and chaos.

Screenwriter/director Babak Anvari (following up his excellent feature film debut, Under The Shadow) creates a palpable sense of emptiness and uncertainty, with the expansive digital landscape making so many people feel incomplete and unsatisfied with their own existence.

Mixing elements of Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Pulse (2001) and Alan Parker's Angel Heart (1987), Wounds won't be for everyone (it does become quite grotesque), but Anvari's deeper examinations and stylish presentation makes it something worth seeing.

RATING - ***½

Little Monsters ■ (MA). 94 minutes. Limited Halloween screenings.

With recent cinematic entries such as One Cut Of The Dead, The Odd Family : Zombie On Sale and Anna And The Apocalypse (not to mention the excellent TV series Kingdom) showing there is still plenty of life in the zombie genre, the new Australian film Little Monsters proves to be a particular disappointment, especially when it has quite an amusing premise.

Dave (Alexander England), a slacker who has broken up with his girlfriend, tags along on his young nephew's field trip, as he is smitten with his teacher, Miss Caroline (Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o).

The excursion takes an unexpected turn when zombies break out from a nearby USmilitary testing facility.

Writer/director Abe Forsythe, who made the painfully unfunny 2003 comedy Ned, does improve on that last outing, but never develops the scenario beyond its basic set-up, leading to a film that quickly becomes tiresomely one-note, not helped by England's largely unlikeable character, though he pales in comparison to Josh Gad, who as a Wiggles-type celebrity, is utterly strident and repugnant.

What makes the film tolerable is Nyong'o, who is completely charming, and is perfectly in tune with the material's tonal changes.

While there are scattered laughs (there is a nice running gag involv-

The Best of Film, DVD and Streaming ing the way Dave continually refers to Miss Caroline), it is Nyong'o's skilful performance that keeps you watching, and without her, the movie would have been a lost cause.

RATING - **½

3 From Hell ■ (R). 111 minutes. Limited Halloween screenings.

Fourteen years after The Devil's Rejects, the infamous trio return in 3 From Hell, but writer/director Rob Zombie merely reheats previous glories to lacklustre effect, leading to a film that feels somewhat redundant (though it is better than his last film, the awful 31).

The early scenes are the best, where Zombie looks like he is going to homage all those exploitation prison films from the 70s and early 80s, but once the anti-heroes hit the road, a heavy sense of deja vu envelops proceedings.

Film references (and cameos) abound, but there is a noticeable lack of inspiration on display, making one wish that Zombie maybe take a break from film-making, until he can fully recharge his genre batteries.

A 116-minute director's cut is available on blu-ray overseas.

RATING - **½

47 Meters Down Uncaged ■ (M). 95 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas October 31.

When the shark thriller 47 Meters Down was pulled from direct-to-DVD obscurity and afforded a theatrical release, everyone was surprised when it became a box-office hit.

Not wanting to rest on their improbable financial windfall, the producers are back with a belated sequel, but having let too much time pass, those moviegoers who made the first film a success were suitably wary second-time around, leading to disappointing box-office returns in the US. The plot is basically the same, just with a new group of young faces.

The story is threadbare, the characters are cardboard, the effects subpar, and the scares non-existent.

Just watch Jaws instead.

RATING - * - Aaron Rourke

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Bleak House - by Charles Dickens “I AM resolved. I have long outbidden folly with folly, pride with pride, scorn with scorn, insolence with insolence, and have outlived many vanities with many more. I will outlive this danger, and outdie it, if I can. It has closed around me almost as awfully as if these woods of Chesney Wold had closed around the house, but my course through it is the same. I have but one; I can have but one.”

“Mr. Jarndyce — ” I was beginning when my mother hurriedly inquired, “Does HE suspect?”

“No,” said I. “No, indeed! Be assured that he does not!” And I told her what he had related to me as his knowledge of my story. “But he is so good and sensible,” said I, “that perhaps if he knew — ” My mother, who until this time had made no change in her position, raised her hand up to my lips and stopped me.

“Confide fully in him,” she said after a little while. “You have my free consent — a small gift from such a mother to her injured child!– — but do not tell me of it. Some pride is left in me even yet.”

I explained, as nearly as I could then, or can recall now — for my agitation and distress throughout were so great that I scarcely understood myself, though every word that was uttered in the mother’s voice, so unfamiliar and so melancholy to me, which in my childhood I had never learned to love and recognize, had never been sung to sleep with, had never heard a blessing from, had never had a hope inspired by, made an enduring impression on my memory — I say I explained, or tried to do it, how I had only hoped that Mr. Jarndyce, who had been the best of fathers to me, might be able to afford some counsel and support to her. But my mother answered no, it was impossible; no one could help her. Through the desert that lay before her, she must go alone.

“My child, my child!” she said. “For the last time! These kisses for the last time! These arms upon my neck for the last time! We shall meet no more. To hope to do what I seek to do, I must be what I have been so long. Such is my reward and doom. If you hear of Lady Dedlock, brilliant, prosperous, and flattered, think of your wretched mother, conscience-stricken, underneath that mask! Think that the reality is in her suffering, in her useless remorse, in her murdering within her breast the only love and truth of which it is capable! And then forgive her if you can, and cry to heaven to forgive her, which it never can!”

We held one another for a little space yet, but she was so firm that she took my hands away, and put them back against my breast, and with a last kiss as she held them there, released them, and went from me into the wood. I was alone, and calm and quiet below me in the sun and shade lay the old house, with its terraces and turrets, on which there had seemed to me to be such complete repose when I first saw it, but which now looked like the obdurate and unpitying watcher of my mother’s misery.

Stunned as I was, as weak and helpless at first as I had ever been in my sick chamber, the necessity of guarding against the danger of discovery, or even of the remotest suspicion, did me service. I took such precautions as I could to hide from Charley that I had been crying, and I constrained myself to think of every sacred obligation that there was upon me to be careful and collected. It was not a little while before I could succeed or could even restrain bursts of grief, but after an hour or so I was better and felt that I might return. I went home very slowly and told Charley, whom I found at the gate looking for me, that I had been tempted to extend my walk after Lady Dedlock had left me and that I was over-tired and would lie down. Safe in my own room, I read the letter. I clearly derived from it — and that was much then — that I had not been abandoned by my mother. Her elder and only sister, the godmother of my childhood, discovering signs of life in me when I had been laid aside as dead, had in her stern sense of duty, with no desire or willingness that I should live, reared me in rigid secrecy and had never again beheld my mother’s face from within a

Charles Dickens few hours of my birth. So strangely did I hold my place in this world that until within a short time back I had never, to my own mother’s knowledge, breathed — had been buried — had never been endowed with life — had never borne a name. When she had first seen me in the church she had been startled and had thought of what would have been like me if it had ever lived, and had lived on, but that was all then.

What more the letter told me needs not to be repeated here. It has its own times and places in my story.

My first care was to burn what my mother had written and to consume even its ashes. I hope it may not appear very unnatural or bad in me that I then became heavily sorrowful to think I had ever been reared. That I felt as if I knew it would have been better and happier for many people if indeed I had never breathed. That I had a terror of myself as the danger and the possible disgrace of my own mother and of a proud family name. That I was so confused and shaken as to be possessed by a belief that it was right and had been intended that I should die in my birth, and that it was wrong and not intended that I should be then alive.

These are the real feelings that I had. I fell asleep worn out, and when I awoke I cried afresh to think that I was back in the world with my load of trouble for others. I was more than ever frightened of myself, thinking anew of her against whom I was a witness, of the owner of Chesney Wold, of the new and terrible meaning of the old words now moaning in my ear like a surge upon the shore, “Your mother, Esther, was your disgrace, and you are hers. The time will come — and soon enough — when you will

one save a woman can.” With them, those other words returned, “Pray daily that the sins of others be not visited upon your head.” I could not disentangle all that was about me, and I felt as if the blame and the shame were all in me, and the visitation had come down.

The day waned into a gloomy evening, overcast and sad, and I still contended with the same distress. I went out alone, and after walking a little in the park, watching the dark shades falling on the trees and the fitful flight of the bats, which sometimes almost touched me, was attracted to the house for the first time. Perhaps I might not have gone near it if I had been in a stronger frame of mind. As it was, I took the path that led close by it.

I did not dare to linger or to look up, but I passed before the terrace garden with its fragrant odours, and its broad walks, and its well-kept beds and smooth turf; and I saw how beautiful and grave it was, and how the old stone balustrades and parapets, and wide flights of shallow steps, were seamed by time and weather; and how the trained moss and ivy grew about them, and around the old stone pedestal of the sun-dial; and I heard the fountain falling. Then the way went by long lines of dark windows diversified by turreted towers and porches of eccentric shapes, where old stone lions and grotesque monsters bristled outside dens of shadow and snarled at the evening gloom over the escutcheons they held in their grip. Thence the path wound underneath a gateway, and through a court-yard where the principal entrance was (I hurried quickly on), and by the stables where none but deep voices seemed to be, whether in the murmuring of the wind through the strong

low complaining of the weathercock, or in the barking of the dogs, or in the slow striking of a clock. So, encountering presently a sweet smell of limes, whose rustling I could hear, I turned with the turning of the path to the south front, and there above me were the balustrades of the Ghost’s Walk and one lighted window that might be my mother’s.

The way was paved here, like the terrace overhead, and my footsteps from being noiseless made an echoing sound upon the flags. Stopping to look at nothing, but seeing all I did see as I went, I was passing quickly on, and in a few moments should have passed the lighted window, when my echoing footsteps brought it suddenly into my mind that there was a dreadful truth in the legend of the Ghost’s Walk, that it was I who was to bring calamity upon the stately house and that my warning feet were haunting it even then. Seized with an augmented terror of myself which turned me cold, I ran from myself and everything, retraced the way by which I had come, and never paused until I had gained the lodge-gate, and the park lay sullen and black behind me.

Not before I was alone in my own room for the night and had again been dejected and unhappy there did I begin to know how wrong and thankless this state was. But from my darling who was coming on the morrow, I found a joyful letter, full of such loving anticipation that I must have been of marble if it had not moved me; from my guardian, too, I found another letter, asking me to tell Dame Durden, if I should see that little woman anywhere, that they had moped most pitiably without her, that the housekeeping was going to rack and ruin, that nobody else could manage the keys, and that everybody in and about the house declared it was not the same house and was becoming rebellious for her return. Two such letters together made me think how far beyond my deserts I was beloved and how happy I ought to be. That made me think of all my past life; and that brought me, as it ought to have done before, into a better condition.

For I saw very well that I could not have been intended to die, or I should never have lived; not to say should never have been reserved for such a happy life. I saw very well how many things had worked together for my welfare, and that if the sins of the fathers were sometimes visited upon the children, the phrase did not mean what I had in the morning feared it meant. I knew I was as innocent of my birth as a queen of hers and that before my Heavenly Father I should not be punished for birth nor a queen rewarded for it. I had had experience, in the shock of that very day, that I could, even thus soon, find comforting reconcilements to the change that had fallen on me. I renewed my resolutions and prayed to be strengthened in them, pouring out my heart for myself and for my unhappy mother and feeling that the darkness of the morning was passing away. It was not upon my sleep; and when the next day’s light awoke me, it was gone.

My dear girl was to arrive at five o’clock in the afternoon. How to help myself through the intermediate time better than by taking a long walk along the road by which she was to come, I did not know; so Charley and I and Stubbs — Stubbs saddled, for we never drove him after the one great occasion — made a long expedition along that road and back. On our return, we held a great review of the house and garden and saw that everything was in its prettiest condition, and had the bird out ready as an important part of the establishment.

There were more than two full hours yet to elapse before she could come, and in that interval, which seemed a long one, I must confess I was nervously anxious about my altered looks. I loved my darling so well that I was more concerned for their effect on her than on any one. I was not in this slight distress because I at all repined — I am quite certain I did not, that day — but, I thought, would she be wholly prepared?

When she first saw me, might she not be a little shocked and disappointed? Might it not prove a little worse than she expected? Might she not look for her old Esther and not find her? Might

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I knew the various expressions of my sweet girl’s face so well, and it was such an honest face in its loveliness, that I was sure beforehand she could not hide that first look from me. And I considered whether, if it should signify any one of these meanings, which was so very likely, could I quite answer for myself?

Well, I thought I could. After last night, I thought I could. But to wait and wait, and expect and expect, and think and think, was such bad preparation that I resolved to go along the road again and meet her.

So I said to Charley, ‘“Charley, I will go by myself and walk along the road until she comes.”

Charley highly approving of anything that pleased me, I went and left her at home.

But before I got to the second milestone, I had been in so many palpitations from seeing dust in the distance (though I knew it was not, and could not, be the coach yet) that I resolved to turn back and go home again. And when I had turned, I was in such fear of the coach coming up behind me (though I still knew that it neither would, nor could, do any such thing) that I ran the greater part of the way to avoid being overtaken.

Then, I considered, when I had got safe back again, this was a nice thing to have done! Now I was hot and had made the worst of it instead of the best.

At last, when I believed there was at least a quarter of an hour more yet, Charley all at once cried out to me as I was trembling in the garden, “Here she comes, miss! Here she is!”

I did not mean to do it, but I ran upstairs into my room and hid myself behind the door. There I stood trembling, even when I heard my darling calling as she came upstairs, “Esther, my dear, my love, where are you? Little woman, dear Dame Durden!”

She ran in, and was running out again when she saw me. Ah, my angel girl! The old dear look, all love, all fondness, all affection. Nothing else in it — no, nothing, nothing!

Oh, how happy I was, down upon the floor, with my sweet beautiful girl down upon the floor too, holding my scarred face to her lovely cheek, bathing it with tears and kisses, rocking me to and fro like a child, calling me by every tender name that she could think of, and pressing me to her faithful heart.

Chapter XXIII— Esther’s Narrative We came home from Mr. Boythorn’s after six pleasant weeks. We were often in the park and in the woods and seldom passed the lodge where we had taken shelter without looking in to speak to the keeper’s wife; but we saw no more of Lady Dedlock, except at church on Sundays.

There was company at Chesney Wold; and although several beautiful faces surrounded her, her face retained the same influence on me as at first. I do not quite know even now whether it was painful or pleasurable, whether it drew me towards her or made me shrink from her. I think I admired her with a kind of fear, and I know that in her presence my thoughts always wandered back, as they had done at first, to that old time of my life.

I had a fancy, on more than one of these Sundays, that what this lady so curiously was to me, I was to her — I mean that I disturbed her thoughts as she influenced mine, though in some different way. But when I stole a glance at her and saw her so composed and distant and unapproachable, I felt this to be a foolish weakness.

Indeed, I felt the whole state of my mind in reference to her to be weak and unreasonable, and I remonstrated with myself about it as much as I could.

One incident that occurred before we quitted Mr. Boythorn’s house, I had better mention in this place.

I was walking in the garden with Ada and when I was told that some one wished to see me. Going into the breakfast-room where this person was waiting, I found it to be the French maid who had cast off her shoes and walked through the wet grass on the day when it thundered and lightened.

“Mademoiselle,” she began, looking fixedly at me with her too-eager eyes, though otherwise presenting an agreeable appearance and speaking neither with boldness nor servility, “I have taken a great liberty in coming here, but you know how to excuse it, being so amiable, mademoiselle.”

“No excuse is necessary,” I returned, “if you

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“That is my desire, mademoiselle. A thousand thanks for the permission. I have your leave to speak. Is it not?” she said in a quick, natural way.

“Certainly,” said I. “Mademoiselle, you are so amiable! Listen then, if you please. I have left my Lady. We could not agree. My Lady is so high, so very high. Pardon! Mademoiselle, you are right!” Her quickness anticipated what I might have said presently but as yet had only thought. “It is not for me to come here to complain of my Lady. But I say she is so high, so very high. I will not say a word more. All the world knows that.”

“Go on, if you please,” said I. “Assuredly; mademoiselle, I am thankful for your politeness. Mademoiselle, I have an inexpressible desire to find service with a young lady who is good, accomplished, beautiful. You are good, accomplished, and beautiful as an angel.

Ah, could I have the honour of being your domestic!”

“I am sorry — ” I began.

“Do not dismiss me so soon, mademoiselle!” she said with an involuntary contraction of her fine black eyebrows. “Let me hope a moment!

Mademoiselle, I know this service would be more retired than that which I have quitted. Well!

I wish that. I know this service would be less distinguished than that which I have quitted.

Well! I wish that, I know that I should win less, as to wages here. Good. I am content.”

“I assure you,” said I, quite embarrassed by the mere idea of having such an attendant, “that I keep no maid — ” “Ah, mademoiselle, but why not? Why not, when you can have one so devoted to you! Who would be enchanted to serve you; who would be so true, so zealous, and so faithful every day! Mademoiselle, I wish with all my heart to serve you. Do not speak of money at present. Take me as I am. For nothing!”

She was so singularly earnest that I drew back, almost afraid of her. Without appearing to notice it, in her ardour she still pressed herself upon me, speaking in a rapid subdued voice, though always with a certain grace and propriety.

“Mademoiselle, I come from the South country where we are quick and where we like and dislike very strong. My Lady was too high for me; I was too high for her. It is done — past — finlshed! Receive me as your domestic, and I will serve you well. I will do more for you than you figure to yourself now. Chut! Mademoiselle, I will — no matter, I will do my utmost possible in all things. If you accept my service, you will not repent it. Mademoiselle, you will not repent it, and I will serve you well. You don’t know how well!”

There was a lowering energy in her face as she stood looking at me while I explained the impossibility of my engagmg her (without thinking it necessary to say how very little I desired to do so), which seemed to bring visibly before me some woman from the streets of Paris in the reign of terror.

She heard me out without interruption and then said with her pretty accent and in her mildest voice, “Hey, mademoiselle, I have received my answer! I am sorry of it. But I must go elsewhere and seek what I have not found here.

Will you graciously let me kiss your hand?”

She looked at me more intently as she took it, and seemed to take note, with her momentary touch, of every vein in it. “I fear I surprised you, mademoiselle, on the day of the storm?” she said with a parting curtsy.

I confessed that she had surprised us all.

“I took an oath, mademoiselle,” she said, smiling, “and I wanted to stamp it on my mind so that I might keep it faithfully. And I will! Adieu, mademoiselle!”

So ended our conference, which I was very glad to bring to a close. I supposed she went away from the village, for I saw her no more; and nothing else occurred to disturb our tranquil summer pleasures until six weeks were out and we returned home as I began just now by saying.

At that time, and for a good many weeks after that time, Richard was constant in his visits.

Besides coming every Saturday or Sunday and remaining with us until Monday morning, he sometimes rode out on horseback unexpectedly and passed the evening with us and rode back again early next day. He was as vivacious as ever and told us he was very industrious, but I was not easy in my mind about him. It appeared

to me that his industry was all misdirected. I could not find that it led to anything but the formation of delusive hopes in connexion with the suit already the pernicious cause of so much sorrow and ruin. He had got at the core of that mystery now, he told us, and nothing could be plainer than that the will under which he and Ada were to take I don’t know how many thousands of pounds must be finally established if there were any sense or justice in the Court of Chancery — but oh, what a great IF that sounded in my ears — and that this happy conclusion could not be much longer delayed. He proved this to himself by all the weary arguments on that side he had read, and every one of them sunk him deeper in the infatuation. He had even begun to haunt the court. He told us how he saw Miss Flite there daily, how they talked together, and how he did her little kindnesses, and how, while he laughed at her, he pitied her from his heart. But he never thought — never, my poor, dear, sanguine Richard, capable of so much happiness then, and with such better things before him — what a fatal link was riveting between his fresh youth and her faded age, between his free hopes and her caged birds, and her hungry garret, and her wandering mind.

Ada loved him too well to mistrust him much in anything he said or did, and my guardian, though he frequently complained of the east wind and read more than usual in the growlery, preserved a strict silence on the subject. So I thought one day when I went to London to meet Caddy Jellyby, at her solicitation, I would ask Richard to be in waiting for me at the coach-office, that we might have a little talk together. I found him there when I arrived, and we walked away arm in arm.

“Well, Richard,” said I as soon as I could begin to be grave with him, “are you beginning to feel more settled now?”

“Oh, yes, my dear!” returned Richard. “I’m all right enough.”

“But settled?” said I. “How do you mean, settled?” returned Richard with his gay laugh.

“Settled in the law,” said I. “Oh, aye,” replied Richard, “I’m all right enough.”

“You said that before, my dear Richard.”

“And you don’t think it’s an answer, eh? Well!

Perhaps it’s not. Settled? You mean, do I feel as if I were settling down?”

“Yes.” “Why, no, I can’t say I am settling down,” said Richard, strongly emphasizing “down,” as if that expressed the difficulty, “because one can’t settle down while this business remains in such an unsettled state. When I say this business, of course I mean the — forbidden subject.”

“Do you think it will ever be in a settled state?” said I. “Not the least doubt of it,” answered Richard.

We walked a little way without speaking, and presently Richard addressed me in his frankest and most feeling manner, thus: “My dear Esther, I understand you, and I wish to heaven I were a more constant sort of fellow. I don’t mean constant to Ada, for I love her dearly — better and better every day — but constant to myself.

(Somehow, I mean something that I can’t very well express, but you’ll make it out.) If I were a more constant sort of fellow, I should have held on either to Badger or to Kenge and Carboy like grim death, and should have begun to be steady and systematic by this time, and shouldn’t be in debt, and — ” “ARE you in debt, Richard?”

“Yes,” said Richard, “I am a little so, my dear.

Also, I have taken rather too much to billiards and that sort of thing. Now the murder’s out; you despise me, Esther, don’t you?”

“You know I don’t,” said I. “You are kinder to me than I often am to myself,” he returned. “My dear Esther, I am a very unfortunate dog not to be more settled, but how CAN I be more settled? If you lived in an unfinished house, you couldn’t settle down in it; if you were condemned to leave everything you undertook unfinished, you would find it hard to apply yourself to anything; and yet that’s my unhappy case. I was born into this unfinished contention with all its chances and changes, and it began to unsettle me before I quite knew the difference between a suit at law and a suit of clothes; and it has gone on unsettling me ever since; and here I am now, conscious sometimes that I am but a worthless fellow to love my confiding cousin Ada.”

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We were in a solitary place, and he put his hands before his eyes and sobbed as he said the words.

“Oh, Richard!” said I. “Do not be so moved.

You have a noble nature, and Ada’s love may make you worthier every day.”

“I know, my dear,” he replied, pressing my arm, “I know all that. You mustn’t mind my being a little soft now, for I have had all this upon my mind for a long time, and have often meant to speak to you, and have sometimes wanted opportunity and sometimes courage. I know what the thought of Ada ought to do for me, but it doesn’t do it. I am too unsettled even for that. I love her most devotedly, and yet I do her wrong, in doing myself wrong, every day and hour. But it can’t last for ever. We shall come on for a final hearing and get judgment in our favour, and then you and Ada shall see what I can really be!”

It had given me a pang to hear him sob and see the tears start out between his fingers, but that was infinitely less affecting to me than the hopeful animation with which he said these words.

“I have looked well into the papers, Esther. I have been deep in them for months,” he continued, recovering his cheerfulness in a moment, “and you may rely upon it that we shall come out triumphant. As to years of delay, there has been no want of them, heaven knows! And there is the greater probability of our bringing the matter to a speedy close; in fact, it’s on the paper now. It will be all right at last, and then you shall see!”

Recalling how he had just now placed Messrs.

Kenge and Carboy in the same category with Mr. Badger, I asked him when he intended to be articled in Lincoln’s Inn. “There again! I think not at all, Esther,” he returned with an effort. “I fancy I have had enough of it. Having worked at Jarndyce and Jarndyce like a galley slave, I have slaked my thirst for the law and satisfied myself that I shouldn’t like it. Besides, I find it unsettles me more and more to be so constantly upon the scene of action. So what,” continued Richard, confident again by this time, “do I naturally turn my thoughts to?”

“I can’t imagine,” said I. “Don’t look so serious,” returned Richard, “because it’s the best thing I can do, my dear Esther, I am certain. It’s not as if I wanted a profession for life. These proceedings will come to a termination, and then I am provided for. No. I look upon it as a pursuit which is in its nature more or less unsettled, and therefore suited to my temporary condition — I may say, precisely suited.

What is it that I naturally turn my thoughts to?”

I looked at him and shook my head.

“What,” said Richard, in a tone of perfect conviction, “but the army!”

“The army?” said I. “The army, of course. What I have to do is to get a commission; and — there I am, you know!” said Richard.

And then he showed me, proved by elaborate calculations in his pocket-book, that supposing he had contracted, say, two hundred pounds of debt in six months out of the army; and that he contracted no debt at all within a corresponding period in the army — as to which he had quite made up his mind; this step must involve a saving of four hundred pounds in a year, or two thousand pounds in five years, which was a considerable sum. And then he spoke so ingenuously and sincerely of the sacrifice he made in withdrawing himself for a time from Ada, and of the earnestness with which he aspired — as in thought he always did, I know full well — to repay her love, and to ensure her happiness, and to conquer what was amiss in himself, and to acquire the very soul of decision, that he made my heart ache keenly, sorely. For, I thought, how would this end, how could this end, when so soon and so surely all his manly qualities were touched by the fatal blight that ruined everything it rested on!

I spoke to Richard with all the earnestness I felt, and all the hope I could not quite feel then, and implored him for Ada’s sake not to put any trust in Chancery. To all I said, Richard readily assented, riding over the court and everything else in his easy way and drawing the brightest pictures of the character he was to settle into — alas, when the grievous suit should loose its hold upon him! We had a long talk, but it always came back to that, in substance.

To Be Continued Next Issue

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Denis, Olwen at Alex.

Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens

■ Yea and St Pats Race Club President Denis Smith and wife Olwen were pictured at the Alexandra Race Club meeting on Saturday (Oct. 26).

The first Yea meeting for the seasobn will be held on Saturday, November 16.

ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: ORANGE Lucky Day: TUESDAY Racing Numbers: 1-3-4-5 Lotto Numbers: 1-13-25-29-35-45 It may be difficult to keep peace on the domestic scene.

Try harder with loved ones. You will find it pays to be careful with detail, however minor it may seem.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: RED Lucky Day: SUNDAY Racing Numbers: 2-5-7-9 Lotto Numbers: 13-16-19-23-29-30 Keep all your affairs in perspective and be careful not to exacerbate any minor events. Pursuit of pleasure may seem all important and this attitude could get out of hand at times.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: GREEN Lucky Day: SATURDAY Racing Numbers: 1-2-7-9 Lotto Numbers: 10-23-28-35-39-45 The unattached could form romantic links during this period and some could come close to gaining their wishes or dreams. Don't rely too heavily on your own judgement in career decision making. Get advice from the experts.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: APRICOT Lucky Day: WEDNESDAY Racing Numbers: 2-5-9-10 Lotto Numbers: 21-26-29-38-44-45 Take things as they come. Elaborate planning maybe a waste of energy. Could be a successful period career wise and effort you made in the past could now pay off.

LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: SILVER Lucky Day: FRIDAY Racing Numbers: 3-5-9-10 Lotto Numbers: 12-15-19-21-29-33 Don't volunteer advice unless asked to do so. Your ideas might not go down well. Could be some unpredictable patches, just go along quietly and don't let anything worry you. Some very good luck ahead.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: GOLD Lucky Day: THURSDAY Racing Numbers: 1-2-3-8 Lotto Numbers: 2-4-8-12-41-45 Meet your loved ones halfway and there shouldn't be too much to worry about. Financial ventures need extra care, don't be in a hurry to part with any money.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: PURPLE Lucky Day: FRIDAY Racing Numbers: 2-5-6-7 Lotto Numbers: 3-18-29-36-41-43 The need to be making money or conserving what you have should be very important. Self-deception could interfere in any decision making so try to deal in facts only.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: YELLOW Lucky Day: MONDAY Racing Numbers: 3-1-4-9 Lotto Numbers: 1-15-18-27-29-42 Many will be making a long-standing relationship into a permanent basis. If you are feeling unsettled or disappointed over something, stay cool calm and collected.

Something better is coming along.

SAGITTARIUS: (November23- December 20) Lucky Colour: ORANGE Lucky Day: SUNDAY Racing Numbers: 1-3-9-10 Lotto Numbers: 13-15-18-24-25-30 An excellent period for affairs of the heart and social activities. As long as you aren't expecting any financial developments this is a good time to catch up with things.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: WHITE Lucky Day: MONDAY Racing Numbers: 5-7-9-11 Lotto Numbers: 2-5-9-13-27-30 A period to get on with the things that have been waiting for your attention. Keep your priorities in order as mistakes can occur if instructions aren't clarified. Some new career opportunities.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: BLUE Lucky Day: THURSDAY Racing Numbers: 3-4-6-7 Lotto Numbers: 3-7-19-29-38-41 A good time to catch up with the unfinished chores. Not wise to upset any existing household arrangements. The unpredictable could surprise and will be lucky for most.

Many could relocate to faraway places.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: BLACK Lucky Day: TUESDAY Racing Numbers: 1-8-9-10 Lotto Numbers: 14-18-19-20-30-40 This period may not be loaded with excitement but it could be right for checking and balancing your budget.

Something unpredictable could shatter you completely but stay flexible and you'll cope easily.

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Fire prevention slashing starts ■ Murrindindi Shire Council began its Fire Prevention Slashing Program on October 21, in preparation for the forthcoming fire season, Murrindindi Shire Council Environment Portfolio Councillor, Bec Bowles, said traditionally the Shire has carried out one 'slash' per year, usually beginning the Program around November.

"However, last year we trialled an earlier start to the Slashing Program with follow-up 'cuts' where there had been substantial regrowth.

We got some great feedback from the community about this approach, so we're pleased to be able to do it again this year," Cr Bowles said.

"Our contractors have started slashing in the warmer areas of the Shire, namely around Alexandra and Eildon, and will then move on to the Taggerty, Yarck, Molesworth, Yea and Highlands areas from the end of October.

"Mid-November will see slashing begin in the Strath Creek, Flowerdale and Glenburn areas. The majority of Marysville's fire prevention slashing works will be carried out by the Department of Environment, Land, Waterand Planning.

"Slashing works around the Kinglake Ranges are scheduled to kick off in early December.

Council officers are working closely with neighbouring councils and VicRoads to ensure fire prevention works in the Kinglake Ranges area are carefully coordinated.

"Please note, the days and times of scheduled slashing is subject to change according to weather conditions. We'll do our best to keep the schedules as up-to-date as possible, so be sure to keep your eye on our website," Cr Bowles said.

"Fire preparedness is a high priority for Council. Our Fire Prevention Slashing Program is aimed at protecting our assets and maintaining access for vehicles.

"While Council is doing its part, the whole community needs to work together to manage grass and fire risks during the fire danger period too," Cr Bowles added.

As part of Council's broader fire prevention activities, Council officers will also be inspecting properties with heavy fuel loads (grass, stubble, weeds and leaf litter) around the Shire.

“Officers will work with landowners to ensure they maintain their property's fuel load throughout the fire danger period.”

For more information, including a list of roads for which VicRoads is responsible for conducting fire prevention works on and a link to the neighbouring City of Whittlesea's slashing program, see www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/slashing or contact Council on 5772 0333.

Health checks

■ Alexandra District Health partnered with Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative, Eastern Health Aboriginal Team, and Lower Hume Primary Care Partnership durinbg the Octo0ber school holidays to help close the health gap between the Aboriginal community and the non-Aboriginal population.

The Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Project and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advocacy Program aim to reduce the ten-year life expectancy gap of aboriginal people. Thanks have been expressed to the Alexandra Rotary Club which donated a watch pedometer.

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Waste education

■ Whenever you pick up the paper, turn on the TV or tune into the radio, waste is mentioned in one form or another.

We feel its impact when we pay our bills, and we contribute to it each time we buy something and with every scrap we toss away.

Every day we are forced to confront how much we consume, and how much waste we generate as a result. This growing volume of waste is increasingly affecting our environment, and our existing systems for managing waste are at the mercy of international markets and politics. Sometimes it feels like there is little we can do as individuals.

Council has been thinking about this tricky problem and is proposing some solutions to help. At its meeting on October 23, Murrindindi Shire Council was proud to endorse the Southern Goulburn Valley Waste and Resource Recovery Education Strategy 2019-2021.

Waste Portfolio Councillor, Eric Lording, said Council is taking a regional approach to tackling this problem by teaming up with Mitchell and Strathbogie Shire Councils.

"Of all the possible solutions to the waste issue, we believe that working together to reduce and manage waste is the best path forward. And it's is something we can do right now. This Strategy sets out a plan for how we can help our communities better understand the impacts of waste and what each of us can do to reduce those impacts," Cr Lording said.

"The Strategy includes the following goals as the key focus areas for the next three years: ■ Increase community and business awareness about the impact of their waste on the environment, society and the economy, and support and encourage waste avoidance initiatives.

■ Build appreciation of the importance of careful waste management for our community.

■ Improve knowledge about what can be recycled in kerbside bins.

■ Enhance awareness about the problems of litter and illegal dumping.

"Following consultations held earlier this year, the community suggested a number of ways we could approach these problems and take steps toward achieving the Strategy's goals.

“Many of these suggestions came through the Waste Education Survey, which gathered input from almost 350 people across the three partner shires - there were 122 participants from Murrindindi Shire alone," Cr Lording said.

"Some of the most popular suggestions included: ■ Running composting and worm faming workshops to help people learn how to better manage their organic waste.

■ Offer tours of Council's Resource Recovery Centres to school groups and the public so the community can learn more about how waste is processed and managed.

■ Develop and deliver waste education programs in schools, and support schools to better manage the waste they produce.

■ Assist local businesses to develop better waste management practices.

"Gone are the days when we purchased and discarded things without a second thought.

These habits have seen us use up extraordinary amounts of natural resources and build up huge volumes of rubbish. We need to work together to tackle this problem now," Cr Lording said.

"Our Waste Education Officer, who works across the three participating Councils, has already begun rolling out a number of events and programs.

“Maybe you managed to get along to the Worm Farming and Composting workshop held in Alexandra on Saturday, October19" Cr Lording said.

Check out www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/ waste to read the Southern Goulburn Valley Waste and Resource Recovery Education Strategy 2019-2021 or to find out more about how waste is managed in Murrindindi Shire and how you can do your bit.

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People

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● Marg Perry and Tiffinie White with the Dairy Cafe passionfruit slice.

● Vicki Higgins,Sue Race anbd Jan Young.

● Albert James, Colin Jones, Mike Cary and Greg Siciliano.

● Cinamon Cunningham and Kellie Snyman.

● Ken Foletta and Di Foletta.

● Les Perry and John Mollard.

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Constaninople leads the Cup tips

■ After a hit and run Caulfield Cup, and top gallopers drawing wide, there were many excuses for a number of the runners.

The reigning Melbourne Cup favourite, Constantinople, was one of those despite drawing well.

The Hayes combination came away from the Caulfield Cup feeling that they were robbed, after their charge got into more trouble than the early settlers, running into a few dead-ends and finishing brilliantly behind Mer De Glace.

Constantinople is now to be ridden by Glen Boss, who is still counting his money after his winning ride on Yes Yes Yes in the rich Everest in Sydney.

Luke Nolen, who was aboard him in the Caulfield Cup, unfortunately can't make the weight.

David Hayes said after the run in the Caulfield Cup that in Europe, the three-year old by Northern Hemisphere time, the same as the last two Melbourne Cup winners, Cross Counter and Rekindling, is the to beat.

He has been allotted 52.5 kilos in the Melbourne Cup, a luxury on his big run in the Caulfield Cup. Hayes explained, in Europe, Constantinople had been wayward, but he went very straight due to the gear placed on him in the Caulfield Cup with a cross-over nose band.

He also added a pair of pre-race ear muffs, a lugging bit and winkers for the first time. He had more gear than the SAS. Hayes will also push on with another of his internationals, Rostropovich, who also had a bad run in the Caulfield Cup. Another of his charges, Qafila, 17th of entry in the Melbourne Cup will miss the race, pulling up sore.

Constantinople has been installed as favourite for the big one, with Caulfield Cup winner Mer De Glace, and the Victorian galloper Surprise Baby on the second line.

The early favourite for the Melbourne Cup, Finche, has eased despite having a bad run in the Caulfield Cup. The international, Mer De Glace, couldn't have any more impressive with his win in the Caulfield Cup, after a great patient ride by Damian Lane, after drawing one from the outside of 18 runners.

The extra kilo allotted to Mer De Clase brings him in at 56 kilos, but the way he scored, I don't think the extra kilo will worry him, although we are getting up to nine stone in the old, which is 57 kilos.

He will have no trouble with the trip of 3200 metres, while the local galloper, Surprise Baby, showed his class in winning brilliantly at his last outing.

Finche is the interesting one after running fifth in the Caulfield Cup, he has eased for the Melbourne Cup, but despite missing a place like Mer De Glace, he was drawn out very wide.

He will be better suited by the 3200 metres at Flemington, and the wider track, but once again the barriers will play a big part, although they have a 1000 metre run to the first turn.

On the next line, is the winner of last year's Cup, Gross Counter, who has gone up 6.5 kilos in weight, now a four year-old, with the Cup's runner-up last year Marmelo.

The Godolphin camp with trainer Charlie Appleby at the helm, are quietly confident that Cross Counter, despite the weight rise would be hard to beat, he is around the $15 mark, with Marmelo.

There are number of candidates on the next line, including internationals Il Paradiso, Ispolini, Master of Reality and Southern France.

Il Paradiso is one of the strong Aidan O'Brien Team, with good international form.

One to keep your eye on is Ispolini, who has won four times and has never finished outside the top four in 11 starts, including his win the Group 3 German St.Leger in September.

Master of Reality, who was placed in the Ascot Gold Cup, is owned by Lloyd Williams aiming for his seventh Melbourne Cup and trained by Joseph O'Brien, the son of Aidan, Joseph won the Cup for Williams in 2017 with Rekindling.

A good run in the Caulfield was that of Mirage Dancer who ran third.

My best, Constantinople, Mer De Glace, Finche, Vow and Declare, and Surprise Baby.

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Victoria Derby

■ Despite there being a short priced favorite for the Victoria Derby this Saturday, there are still some good chances.

Favourtism is held by the Sydney colt, Shadow Hero, who has taken all before him in winning the Champion Stakes, and a good winner at his last start, but like all of the other threeyear olds, he haven't been over the trip of the Derby of 2500 metres.

On the second line is a horse that recently won a Donald maiden in the bush, and came out and blitzed them to win the Ladbrokes Classic at Caulfield over 2000 metres leading practically all the way with top hoop Linda Meech controlling the race from the front.

Thought of That's co-trainer, Ciaron Maher, is confident that the son of So You Think can

run the trip of the Derby and will be hard to beat.

On the next line is a strong looking grey by the name of Southern Crown, who won over 1800 metres in the country in every easy fashion, and looks like he will stay as long as your mother-in-law.

He ran a good second in the Geelong Classic on Geelong Cup day and is strong.

Then we have Warning from the powerful Anthony Freedman stable, who wasn't disgraced behind Thought of That.

He drew awkwardly and his rider, Irishman Martin Haley, decided to go back and leave until late to have a crack at them.

He finished well although the winner won easily.

The one that I have been spruiking for weeks now, Huntly Castle, once again was ridden well back, and was last around the turn at Caulfield yet flashed home in a very fast 200metre run to finish fifth.

Afterwards his quote then was 25-1, with good odds for the place.

In the strong camp of the Hayes-Dabernig Team, he has been slowly getting ready for the 2500 metres of the Derby, which I feel would suit him.

I had a chat with Ben Hayes on Geelong Cup day and he said that they feel he will be right in it, and the journey of 2500 metres of the Derby, will suit him right down to the ground.

They have been testing Huntly Castle running well back in the field allowing him to finish on stoutly.

He reminds me of the old style of a number of good stayers racing with his head down low.

Well worth something each way.

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Theinternational was having his first run for Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young, showed that he could be right in the finish of the Melbourne Cup, with his strength to the line and is in a strong camp.

Mr Quickie, who missed the start in the Caulfield, also had trouble during the race, and connections felt with an ounce of luck he could have been right in it.

As a winner of the Queensland Derby over2500 metres, he will have no trouble in getting the journey in the Melbourne Cup. Another international out for the rich plums, is Southern France, who has good form overseas, will be handled by the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace team, so he won't lose anything there.

The Danny O'Brien team is jumping for joy after their charge, Vow and Declare, ran a great second in the Caulfield Cup, finishing only a length behind, Mer De Clace.

He ,like a lot of runners, also struck a bit of trouble, and will be suited by the long stretches of Flemington, come the first Tuesday in November.

I f successful, it will give O'Brien his major success, after training some smart horses in his time.

My best, Constantinople, Mer De Glace, Finche, Vow and Declare, and Surprise Baby.

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Swan Hill Cup to Queensland

■ Queenslander Colt Thirty One trained and driven by the state's leading horseman Grant Dixon was the victor of last Friday night's $35,000 (Group 3) 3SH Swan Hill Pacing Cup over 2790 metres and in doing so, returned a mile rate of 1-57.5, only .2 seconds outside Menin Gate's track record of 1-57.3 set last year.

Only a small field of five horses contested the year's feature which no doubt disappointed the club, but in saying that it was a interesting tactical affair with Chris Alford and Tam Major hanging back from gate three to obtain a flyer at the start to lead from San Carlo on his outside as the pair drew clear in a battle for the front running.

Colt Thirty One starting outside the front line was restrained as the start was effected to settle at the tail with polemarker Murranji Track, and Shelby Bromac (gate two) easing to the markers in advance of Colt Thirty One. There was plenty of room for San Carlo to drop in and trail Tam Major and that's what Bec Bartly did before moving off the inside to face the open mid race.

In quarters of 29.3, 29.1, 26.8 and 28.7 for the last mile, Colt Thirty One trailed Shelby Bromac (one/one) at the bell.

Showing great patience one/one approaching the final bend after Shelby Bromac dropped to the inside after Murranji Track dropped out, Grant Dixon waited until turning with the leading pair engaging in a two hose war.

Easing three wide halfway up the running, Colt Thirty One finished too well to blouse a most gallant San Carlo by a head right on the wire, with Tam Major holding down third 3.4 metres away.

Raced by Queensland millionaire Kevin Seymour under the banner of Solid Earth Pty Ltd, Colt Thirty One a prolific winning Mach Three-Charm Personified entire, recorded his 33rd success from 49 outings. Both Colt Thirty One and San Carlo will now head over to New Zealand to contest the upcoming Inter Dominion Series at Alexandra Park Auckland commencing on November 29, with San Carlo also set to start in the standing start New Zealand Cup at Addington (Christchurch) on November 12.

Harness Racing

the sprint lane after trailing the pacemaker.

Illawong Mustang was third 1.1 metres back. It was Glenledi Boy's fifth success in 12 race appearances.

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with Len Baker the final bend to register a 4.6 metre margin over Goodtime P Rabbit (five back the markers at bell) following an early break, with Aru And Me (three back the markers) third 5.6 metres away. The mile rate 2-05.5.

Six year old Shakamaker-Total Package gelding Classic Maker (Chris Alford) starting from gate two on the second line possied three back in the moving line, with Lotakevi leading from gate two.

Going forward three wide in the final circuit, Classic Maker was too strong for his rivals at the finish, scoring easily by 19.2 metres in advance of My Forgotton Hero which ran home late out wide from a mid-field inside passage.

Daybreak Drama (one/four) was third 1.7 metres back. The mile rate 1-59.7.

Raced roughly

■ Former club Secretarty Ken Fulton and family were also winners on the day when A Rocknroll Dance-Gold Castle gelding Lizzadro greeted the judge in the 2080 metre Decron 3Y0 Pace.

Driven by Chris Alford for Emma Stewart, Lizzadro (gate two) after racing roughly in the score up was taken back to the tail of the field, with Pippo Nien (gate four) leading.

Going forward three wide in the last lap, Lizzadro despite being very green, ran home ■ Heavily supported ex-Kiwi 6Y0 Muscle nicely to prevail by 1.2 metres from a deathMass-Tijuana Glass gelding Mass Destruction seating Leosabi and pippo Nien which held third trained at Bolinda by Brent Lilley, led through- 6.3 metres away. The mile rate 2-00.4. out to capture the $14,500 Stallions Australia Swan Hill Trotters Cup over 2790 metres.

One of only two front markers, Mass Destruction driven by Chris Alford jumped straight ■ Highly experienced Lara trainer Amanda to the front as the tapes released and despite Grieve chalked up a stable double at Cranbourne being kept honest by 20 metre backmarker Fab- with a pair of four year olds, Kiwi bred 4Y0 rication, kicked clear on turning to score by 4.7 Changeover-Artistic Lass gelding Holy Basil metres over Kyvalley Barney which trailed giv- making it three from three in Oz when greeting ing Lilley the quinella, with Kyvalley Finn (three the judge in the Woodlands Stud Pace over 1609 back the markers) using the sprint lane to no metres with Greg Sugars in the sulky and Bettors Delight-Miss Elsie gelding War Dan Deavail in finishing third 5.5 metres away.

Raced by a host of owners consisting of light the Melton Saddlery Pace over 2080 metres breeders Steve and Steffi Cornwall, Peter and with Kima Frenning handling the reins.

Holy Basil (gate two) led throughout to easily Janet Argus, Alan and Donna Wapp and Michelle Wallis and Bernie Hackett, Mass Destruction account for Rock On Playboy (three back the has fronted the starter 43 times resulting in 10 markers) and Realy Under Fire which trailed the winner. wins.

The margins 6.7 metres by a head in 1-57.9, while War Dan Delight used the sprint lane off the back of the leader Scarlett Brew to blouse ■ Monday trots were held at Cranbourne on her by a half head in 2-00.3. Rocknroll Pearl October 21 and what a day it was for the was third 2.8 metres back after following the Gippsland area which provided three of the six pair. winners during the afternoon.

Cranbourne trainer Dylan Stratford (stabled on course), snared a stable double with first starter Naked Ambition taking the Aldebaran ■ Drouin co-trainers Gary and Deb Quinlan Park Trotters Mobile over 2080 metres and re- were successful with 4Y0 Somecent stable addition Classic Maker the SBG beachsomewhere-Resonante gelding Gleledi Accountants & Business Advisors Pace over Boy in the Hyland Harness Colours Pace over 2080 metres in a rate of 1-58.9. the same journey.

Driven by Jason Lee who made the long trip Naked Ambition a 3Y0 daughter of Andover Hall and Starcus raced by the Cranbourne Club from Terang, Glenledi Boy starting from the pole 21 and driven by Scott Ewen was badly away settled three back along the markers as Illawong from gate four settling a mile off the leader Mustang (gate three) led for Greg Sugars.

Still in a tight pocket approaching the final Kyvalley Kyrie before gradually making ground to be four back along the markers through the bend, Alford was able to extricate Glenledi Boy into the clear halfway up the running and chargmiddle stages.

Sprinting sharply three wide in the last lap, ing late, got up to win by a nose in a tricky finish Naked Ambition swept to the front approaching over Rockasaki which had every chance along

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Tight pocket

■ Tabcorp Park Melton was the venue for Tuesday racing and local Toolern Vale trainer Drew Georgealis combined with Jack Laugher to snare the Woodlands Stud Pace over 2240 metres with speedy 6Y0 Shadow Play-Drewsam mare Manthadee in a mile rate of 1-55.3.

Burning away from outside the front line to lead on her ear, Manthadee ran her rivals ragged, scoring by 24.8 metres from Izzy Jolie (one/ one), with Iona Diamond coming from the tale to finish third 8 metres away.

Used sprint lane

■ Avenel's David Aiken was victorious with heavily supported 7Y0 Rock N Roll HeavenDazed And Confused entire Roll With It in the Statewide Water Cartage Pace over 1720 metres, but not before giving his backers heart flutters.

Coming off a fourth at the same track three days earlier, Roll With It (Kima Frenning) led from the pole, before handing over to Somedan shortly after.

When the leader started to give ground on the home turn, Roll With It was tightened for room appearing to have lost his chance as both Our Sir Oliver which had raced exposed and Stagger Lee (one/one) raced clear.

Using the sprint lane, Roll With It sprouted wings in the shadows of the post to gain the day by a half neck over Stagger Lee which looked all over a winner, returning a mile rate of 155.7. Ready To Fire ran on late from the rear for third.

Used sprint lane

■ Bendigo (Shelbourne) trainer/driver Kate Hargreaves' 5Y0 Courage Under Fire-Sneakup mare Lorimer Lady was successful in the 1720 metre Cogs Services Pace.

Given the run of the race from the pole on the back of the leader Bit Of A Dream after being crossed running into the first turn, Lorimer Lady using the sprint lane bloused the pacemaker by a nose in a tricky finish, with Twoforsixty (one/ one - three wide last lap) third 3.6 metres away.

The mile rate 1-55.9.

Moved outside

■ Shepparton raced on Wednesday and Shelbourne co-trainers Kate Hargreaves and Alex Ashwood combined to land the Shepparton Presentation Night 3/11/19 Trotters Handicap over 2190 metres with 6Y0 Bacardi Lindy-Solstice gelding Bootleg Bert.

Coming from an equal 20 metre handicap, Bootleg Bert driven by Alex settled at the tail of the field as rank outsider Red Rustler crossed Black Cat Claw to assume control.

Attempting a three wide trail forward at the bell on the back of Dark Secret which left him stranded on a limb, Bootleg Bert gradually moved outside Dark Secret on the home turn and proved too strong over the business end of proceedings, scoring by 5.2 metres in a mile rate of 2-04.4 over Dark Secret and Mystic Chip (three back the markers) who was 6 metres in arrears of the pair.

Followed home

■ Local Kialla trainer Isabel Walsh's 4Y0 Bettors Delight-Repelem gelding Revolt loves racing on his home track, bringing up his sixth success on the circuit (8 overall) by winning the 2190 metre Barastoc Pace in a rate of 1-58.9.

With regular reinsperson Kima Frenning in the sulky, Revolt possied three back in the moving line as roughie Ramblenroller led from the pole.

Send forward three wide solo in the last lap, Revolt swept to the front in the straight to account for revitalised 12Y0 gelding Light And Music which followed him home by 1.1 metres.

Tally Operator (one/one) was third 8.4 metres away.

Sulky Snippets This Week

■ Wednesday - Mildura, Thursday Geelong, Friday - Shepparton, Saturday Melton, Sunday - Maryborough, Monday Terang - Tuesday (Cup Day) - Yarra Valley/ Swan Hill/Cobram.

Horses to follow

■ Machs Gold, Prettylilangus, Daylight At Dawn, Chu Chits, Rupert Of Lincoln, Clarkes Hill, Classic Arc, Soho Senna.

Every opportunity

■ Wangaratta trainer Sharon Hahne snared the Central Tyre Service Vicbred Pace over 1690 metres with long shot Staress ($35.90).

Given every opportunity by Donna Castles, Staress a 10Y0 gelded son of Four Starzzz Shark and Wemen Bess trailed the leader Cresco Threepeat (gate 4) from the pole in a swiftly run affair.

Using the sprint lane, Staress was able to blouse the pacemaker by head returning a mile rate of 1-56.9, with Dealmaker 5.4 metres back in third place after following the pair.

Sweet trip

■ Champion Bolinda based reinsman Chris Alford took the honours at his home track Kilmore last Thursday after chalking up a double aboard the John Yeomans (Doreen) bred, raced and trained Longnwindingroad in the 2180 metre Triple Treat Harness @ Trackside Maiden Pace and Coimadai part-owner/trainer Brandon Bonavia's Diamond Grace in the North Central Review Pace Final over 1690 metres.

Longnwindingroad a cleverly named 4Y0 gelded son of Always A Virgin and Gone Walkabout, led throughout from the pole to easily account for His Dream Lives On which trailed from gate two on the second line, with Classic Arc a game third after racing exposed from gate three. The margins 15.7 X 4.3 metres in a mile rate of 2-01.4.

Six year old Art Major-Whobro mare Diamond Grace was given a sweet trip from gate two on the back of the pacemaker Aurore (gate three), before using the sprint lane to score by 3.2 metres in a rate of 1-57 over Blissful Mind (one/two - three wide last lap) and Royal Obsession which was third off a three wide double trail from near last in the final circuit.

Hit-run visit

■ NSW trainer Darren Hancock made a hitrun visit to capture the major prize in the J & A Mazzetti Vicbred Pace over 2180 metres with Hellofalass, a 4Y0 daughter of All Speed Hanover and Beulah Belle.

With Bendigo's Chris Svanosio taking the reins, Hellofalass spent most of the race off the marker line, before gaining one/one cover on Cautivar from last racing for the bell. Giving chase in the back straight on the final occasion, Svanosio switched Hellovalass down to trail the leader Goes Boom into the straight and using the sprint lane, finished too well for the pacemaker, scoring by 1.4 metres in a rate of 2-00.3, with Daylight At Dawn running home late from mid-field for third 1.5 metres away.

Happy and glorious

■ Rockbank part-owner/trainer Ted Caruana's very smart former SA Derby winner Major Exclusive (Art Major-Saved A Corka) was victorious in the Harness Racing Training Centre Bendigo Concessional Drivers Pace over 1690 metres.

- Len Baker

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Alexandra Race Club ‘Run For The Roses’ Photos: Ash Long

● Debrah Mathieson and Karyn Parker at the Lions Club of Alexandra barbecue.

● Kerri Ford and Maddie Johnston.

● Dean Murphy (judge) with Peter Juliar.

● Sarah Irving, Christine Murray and Anne-Maree Keath (St Mary’s PS).

● Darren Hackney at the Lions Club of Alexandra barbecue.

● Maria Esler and Priscilla Gates.

● Kim Godkin and Ian Godkin.

● Sue Martin and Sharon France.

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SEYMOUR DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION SCORES AT A GLANCE A-GRADE

■ Results. Round 4. Saturday, October 26.

Eastern Hill 118 D Bergowicz 40 DG O'Sullivan 35* L Watts 3/5 L Irving 2/13 K Winnell 2/20 W Dundon 2/23 def by Tallarook 6/220(cc) J Smith-Williams 70 M Itter 55 J Sutherland 3/26 BG Bryant 2/35.

Kilmore 179 J Buttler 56 J Walton 36 AR Lovick 33 B Pointon 2/2 L Drummond 2/24 D Fountain 2/37 drew Seymour 9/139 L Drummond 29 H Gawne 29* AR Lovick 3/ 26 J Buttler 2/21 B Buttler 2/21 2 6 Yea Tigers 2/70 D Pell 37* C Armstrong 29* drewBroadford 9/147(cc) B Hickey 29 SM O'Neill 27 MJ Collier 25 M Steiner 2/9 CA Malcolm 2/30 A Chisholm 2/31

B-GRADE

■ Results. Round 4. Saturday, October 26.

Puckapunyal 99 M McLaughlin 53 S Herring 27 def byRoyals 2/102(cc) Avenel 6/131(cc) BM Clark 51 EA Frendo 2/16 D McPhail 2/32 def by Kilmore 5/136 P Singh 48* D Lowis 2/12 Broadford 1/58(cc) C Mason 27* def Yea Tigers 55 J Hibbens 4/3 HR Austin 2/11 AD Withers 2/17 Tallarook 8/126(cc) K Chapman 45 J Pryor 3/23 MJ Wilkins 2/10 def by Pyalong 4/ 127 G Thomson 54 K Chapman 2/23 D Humphrey 2/24 Alexandra 8/160(cc) S Parker 76* J Leary 26 H Szczykulski 3/34 M Hall 2/13 R Gardner 2/31 drew Eastern Hill 1/58

C-GRADE

■ Results. Round 4. Saturday, October 26.

Royals 130 def Eastern Hill 95 Kilmore: Bye Puckapunyal Wanderers 104 R Britten 27 S Mott 27 H Zanko 4/18 M Mirabella 3/22 def by Broadford Black 3/113(cc) J Hall 65* P Brooks 3/28 Broadford Red 198 L Rigoni 40 JL Martin 32 MA Elbourne 27 D Taylor- Jones 3/53 B Henry 2/24 K Olsen 2/40 def Puckapunyal Nomads 9/116 P Baxter 27* B Henry 25 JL Martin 3/7 MA Elbourne 2/2 B Stray 2/19 Pyalong 157 M Wittig 37 J Delaney 34 BJ Moffatt 34 def Avenel 85 MI Edwards 3/0 J Ryan 3/16 Mv Zoch 3/20 Seymour 6/155 MC Woldhuis 59* D Russo 41 C Hogan 29* D Allan 3/19 J Southam 2/10 def Alexandra 8/151(cc) J Sloane 75 J Southam 26 R Kirby 2/8 S Bruce 2/17 C Hogan 2/19

UNDER 16

■ Results. Round 3. Sunday, October 27.

Eastern Hill 3/155(cc) T Manuel 2/8 def Kilmore 67 Alexandra/Yea 9/119(cc) B Fitzpatrick 34 R Nolan 2/11 D Meek 2/21 def by Broadford 8/125 C Mason 40 L Zipsin 2/13

UNDER 14

■ Results. Round 2. Saturday, October 26.

Eastern Hill 3/127(cc) B Golland 2/14 def Alexandra 44 Kilmore White 7/84(cc) D Christie 26* D McNicholas 2/4 B Munari-O'Dwyer 2/7 D Smith 2/9 def by Kilmore Blue 2/85 K McNicholas 32* Tallarook 28 R Nolan 2/2 C Stray 2/2 def by Broadford 128 C Hopkins 30

CENTRAL DISTRICT BOWLS LADDERS AT A GLANCE SATURDAY PENNANT

■ Division 2 Saturday Pennant Ladder.

Round 4. Saturday, October 26.

1. Wallan .................................... 169.33 62 2. Broadford ............................... 120.54 59 3. Kilmore Blue ......................... 126.83 45 4. Seymour VRI ......................... 108.17 31 5. Seymour ................................ 88.71 18 6. Eildon .................................... 103.51 17 7. Alexandra .............................. 56.20 4 8. Kilmore White ....................... 51.21 1 ★ Position on ladder is based on number of points,. then shots up and then percentage. ★ Clubs are asked to email results to john coates@hotmail. com and centralbowls@ gmail.com - Ann Argent

● Yea A-Grade players pull the covers over the wicket at the Yea Recreation Ground on Saturday when hail fell.

Sport

Stackhouse wins Challenge ■ Rob Stackhouse won the Smooth Bore Challenge on October 19, with a score of 24 / 30 with Lachlan McDonald coming second scoring 23 / 30 at the Dragon Diesel Spring Challenge.

The windy conditions and failing light made scoring quite difficult for all shooters, reported Iain Towers from the Euroa Clay Target Club who co-ordinated the event, confirmed by the the low scores for the experienced top shooters.

The smooth bore event completed the East Central District Rifle Association’s Dragon Diesel Spring Challenge and it was thought that the hunters may have an edge in the difficult conditions but it was not so.

The ECDRA’s focus this week was State Team Championship held at the Wellsford Range Bendigo over 600, 700 and 900 yards on Sunday.

The conditions on the range were more like mid winter than mid spring with cold blustery winds and changing light.

To make even harder for the ECDRA team a number of the top shooters were unavailable and in the end the team included Peter Daldy who is a regular mid week shooter with the club .

The ECDRA team with 789.25 points were sixth with the Gippsland DRA winning the title of Victorian Champion F Class Open Teamwith a score of 875.51.

Captain Neal Hambridge said the conditions were difficult with the scores well down for most shooters.

Graeme Kerr 163.9 was top scorer the ECDRA on a count back from relatively new shooter Glen Chisholm 163.4.

The low super centre count by the top scorers is an indication as to how difficult it was.

F Open class is notoriously difficult class where the loss of one point relegates the shooter well down the board. Graeme Kerr’s 58.3 at 900 yards was an outstanding score, putting Graeme up with the top shots at this distance.

Neal said that he was impressed by the way the team worked together to get the best result possible and thanked Peter for stepping in at the last minute to ensure the team could compete.

The ECDRA scores were Graeme Kerr 57.5, 48.1, 58.3 = 163.9, Glenn Chisholm 57.3, 55.1, 51, David Wallace 53.3, 56.3, 51.1 = 160.7, Peter Daldy 49.1, 55, 52 = 156.4 and Neal Hambridge 49.1, 48, 50.3 = 141.4.

Despite the conditions and the poor scores the shooters said that the championship was a lot of fun and thanked the Victorian Rifle Association for the preparation and management of the event.

The mid week shoot on Wednesday resulted in a great practice day and a chance to ensure that all equipment was ready for the State Team Championships.

The results were: F-Std - B Ted Plastow 42, 45,40 = 127, Glenn Chisholm56.4,53.2 = 109.6, Roger King 55.2, 11, 35.1 = 101.3, Richard Godden 56.4, Geoff James 46.1 and F Open Neal Hambridge 21shots = 103.3.

ECDRA members are reminded that shooting next Saturday will be at Violet Town and it will be the annual VRA Medal/ shoot over 500 and 600 yards members are asked to arrive early to ensure a prompt start.

Mid week shooting will possibly be on Wednesday shooters should check the calendar on the www.ecdra.com.au web site for details.

- Robert Chaffe

● Chris Friswell (Alexandra B-Grade) was caught off this ball at Leckie Park.

Ideal for Yea golfers

● Hail fell at the Yea Golf Course on Saturday.

■ Wednesday (Oct. 23) saw the conditions Golf followed by a lovely meal and plenty ideal for golf as 17 men hit off in a stroke and of enjoyment made for an outstanding fund putting competition . raising event. More info and results of the day Winner with nett 69 was Brian Simmons next week.

(11) and he also was NTP on the 18th.

Saturday (Oct. 26) golf saw a 4 stick event Second was Alan Pell (12) with 70, fol- with eight players. lowed by Ken Whitfort (7) 71 and Neil Ross Conditions were much cooler than Friday (36) with his first placing in an event with nett with bursts of hail and sunshine, typical spring 72. weather.

Putting went to Michael Spagnolo with 25 Winner with 38 points was Alan Pell (12) putts and the Club Award went to Ray Par- from Neil Peterson (14) with 35 on CB from tridge.

Brian Simmons (11).

Friday (Oct. 25) saw a full field of 90 golfThere was no NTP and the Club Award ers at Yea for the Club’s Corporate 3 Person went to Peter Johnston.

Ambrose.

- Alan Pell

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