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Producers’ Market Vale Ken Howson at Alexandra Hotel

● Ken Howson.

● Jeffrey Swain and Frank Philip at the Yea Cenotaph.

■ The long serving past Secretary of tyhe Yea-Kinglake RSL Sub-Branch, Kenneth James Howson died at 5.45am on Friday (November 22).

He was 3/744011 Private 15 NSTB. RSL President Jeffrey Swain and VicePresident, Frank Philp, joined at 11am on Friady in placing a Remembrance Poppy at the Yea Cenotaph in memory of Ken and in appreciation of his service to Sub-Branch.

“It is largely due to Ken's dedication and hard work that the SubBranch achieved the centenary year in 2019,” said Mr Swain.

“Ken will be remembered for his active roles and strong support to a range of community groups; in particular his support to Lorraine with the local Neighbourhood Watch activities.”

The flags at the Yea Cenotaph will remain at half-mast until after Ken's service.

“I have expressed our condolences to Lorraine and her family,” Mr Swain said.

The funeral service will be conducted at the Yea Shire Hall on at 12 Noon today (Wed.). This will be followed by interment at the Yea Cemetery.

The family invites those attending to join them for refreshments afterwards at the Yea Shire Hall.

● Kaye Ashe and Jackie Ashe at the Alexandra Hotel Producers’ Market.

MP opens Art Show

● Michele Norman, Chrissy Eustace and Debra Burns.

It was the eighth year of the event, and ■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish opened the Kinglake Ranges Art Show at the Kinglake organised by members of the Rotary Club of Community Centre on Friday night (Nov. 22). Kinglake Ranges, in association with Kinglake The Show continued on Saturday and Sunday. Ranges Art. On display were works from artists and artiThe opening was attended by Mayor Cr Leigh Dunscombe, Cr Sandice McAulay and sans from Flowerdale, Toolangi, Strathewen, Whittlesea, Diamond Creek, Lilydale, Kilmore Cr Charlie Bissett.

The event had 250 entries judged by Caro- and further afield. Funds raised go towards comline Lewallen, Michelle Bolmat and Mary Hyde. munity projects.

● Howard Self of Gioiello Wines, Molesworth.

● Elise Anderson at the Courtyard Producers’ Market.

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■ Murrindindi Council will suspend its standing orders at its meeting in Yea tonight (Wed.), so Councillors can salute the community contributions of Glenda Woods.

Glenda will be especially recognised for her community achievements in regard to the Yea Wetlands Section 86 Committee of Management.

Glenda is prominent in community work, especially with public image and other activities of the Rotary Club of Yea. She is retired from her vocation as a teacher at Yea High School.

Our top citizens

● Cr Leigh Dunscombe ■ Nominationsarenow open for Australia Day Awards. Murrindindi Shire Council is encouraging community members to recognise those who have made a significant contribution.

Mayor Leigh Dunscombe said it is hoped to see community groups, schools, social clubs and service organisations getting behindtheAwardstoensure those worthy of recognition are acknowledged.

"Australia Day Awards are a great way to recognise those people who go the extra mile helping others and makingour Shiresuchawonderful place to live," Cr Dunscombesaid.

"Nominations are currently open for 'MurrindindiShireCitizen of the Year', 'Murrindindi Shire Young Citizen of the Year'and 'Murrindindi Shire Senior Citizen of theYear'.

"Youcanfindmoreinformation about the awards, selection criteria and nomination forms at www.murrindindi.vic. gov.au/australiaday.

“Or, you can pick up an application form from anyCouncil office. Don't leave it too long though because nominations do close on Friday, January 3.

"I really encourage everyone to take a momenttoponderthepeople in their lives who make a special contribution or

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● Glenda Woods

who have achieved something outstanding, and take this opportunity to pay tribute to their efforts," Cr Dunscombe said.

Best libraries

■ Eildon MLACindy McLeish is celebrating the latest Victorian AuditorGeneral's Office Report on Council Libraries 2019 which found that Murrindindi Shire is one of 10 most efficient library services in the state.

Murrindindi Shire received high efficiency scores due to the large amount of loans to the community and longer opening hours.

Ms McLeish says this is a great achievement for the Council and staff at the Murrindindi libraries.

“Their efforts, passion and commitment shine through with these results. It is clear how much these libraries mean to the community and what great work they do.

"This is a great achievement for the libraries across the Murrindindi Shire.

“The report demonstrates we are one of the best libraries in Victoria. Our libraries are doing well within the community and keeping relevant to their clientele,” Ms McLeish said.

Grants

■ Wendy Lovell,

■ Whittlesea Community House will have a new combined help service outreach, freeand available to all, from 10am-2pm on Friday, December 13.

Venue is 92A Church St, Whittlesea.

AConsumerAffairs Victoria officer will be attending.

Sheriff officers will be present, as will representatives of Uniting, Merri Health, Reservoir Justice Service Centre, and Expresso Legal.

Local Briefs Council meetings

■ The next meeting of Murrindindi Shire Council will be held at 6pm tonight (Wed.) at the municipal chambers in Yea. A special meeting of the Council will be held at 6pm, on Wednesday, December 4, at the Yea Shire Hall for a Special Meeting to hear from objectors and supporters alike about the planning application for the development of 707 Murrindindi Rd, Murrindindi (also known as ‘Balaclava Station’).

MPs at Spring St

■ The final three days of State Parliament for 2019 are being held this week. Members of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council are meeting on Tuesday-Thursday (Nov. 26-28).

CEO stands down

■ Former Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Simon Overland has taken indefinite leave as $400,000-a-year CEO of the City of Whittlesea, citing “health and safety” reasons, as he prepares to testify before the Informer 3838 Royal Commission. A group of Councillors have been calling for him to stand down as chief executive.

"The interactions between councillors and between some councillors and my staff is not in keeping with contemporary requirements to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for all," he said in a statement.

"The situation has been very difficult now for two years but with recent changes in council, I now regrettably find my own health and safety significantly affected and, accordingly, as of now, I am taking related leave."

North Metro

● Wendy Lovell Northern Victoria MLC, is encouraging local sporting clubs to apply for a share of around $500,000 in new VicHealth Active Club Grants.

Clubs applying for Active Club Grants can indicate if they would like to be considered for an additional $2000 grant to promote This Girl Can – Victoria to encourage women in their local community.

■ Kinglake Cricket Club is due to play at home this Saturday (Nov. 30) in the one-day designated competition of the North Metro CricketAssociation.

Round 6 games are: Kinglake v Dennis at Kinglake Memorial Reserve; Fairfield vSagarmatha at Chelsworth Park West; Preston Footballers v Northern Socials at T.W Blake Park #3; Cameron v Strathewen at H.L.T Oulten Park South. Camrea has the bye.

Secret meeting

■ Murrindindi Shire Councillors held a confidential meeting on October 23. They will vote tonight (Wed.) to confirm the Minutes of that meeting, which will also remain confidential, unless they choose otherwise.

“Where possible Council will resolve to make public any decision it makes in a closed meeting where the resolution does not disclose confidential information. There may be occasions where Council cannot make its decision public,” say Shire documents.

Three matters were listed in the October meeting agenda as requiring confidential attention: ■ Tender Murchison Street Marysville Carpark Development Stage 2 Construction ■ Variation Fire Prevention Slashing Program ■ Road and Pathway Line Marking Services At tonight’s Council meeting, two matters are listed for confidential treatment: ■ Sealed Roads Rehabilitation Program 2019/20 Tender ■ Tender Footpath Renewal Program 2019/ 20

SDCA fixtures

● Lauran Williams, Cindy McLeish and Lisa Roberts

■ Round 8 of Seymour District Cricket Association this Saturday (Nov. 30). A-Grade matches have a 1pm scheduled start: Broadford v Eastern Hill, at Harley Hammond Reserve; Yea Tigers v Kilmore, at Yea Recreation Reserve; Tallarook v Seymour, at Tallarook Recreation Reserve.

B-Grade one-day games start at 12.30pm: Eastern Hill v Avenel, at Kings Park Reserve;Kilmore v Pyalong, atKilmore Cricket Ground; Alexandra v Broadford, at Leckie Park; Royals v Tallarook, at Bennet Oval; Puckapunyal v Yea Tigers, at Puckapunyal Cricket Ground - Shell Green Reserve.

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Ticks & Crosses

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A motion is due to go before Murrindindi Shire tonight (Wed.) that recommends Council does not implement a Central Kindergarten Enrolment system at this stage. A report to Councillors says that the system identifies vulnerable families early.

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An online discussion ofYea residents says that the late Fr Terry Pidoto’s name should be stripped from the list of Murrindindi Shire Citizens of the Year.

He won the award in 1993. The disgraced priest was later charged with multiple sex offences including rape. One resident said she hated seeing the clergyman’s name alongside the names of leading local citizens. Another commented: “Isn’t Pidoto dead now? So be best just to delete him from everything he’s ever been involved in.”

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There is likely to be some Murrindindi Council cash being distributed to local organisations at tonight’s Shire meeting: ■ Alexandra and Eildon District Lapidary Club, $5000 ■ Rotary Club of Kinglake Ranges, $2500 and a $670 free waiver, ■ Alexandra Football Netball Club, $1000, ■ Rotary Club of Yea, $2500, ■ Concerts4Causes, $1800, ■ Alexandra Secondary College, $600, ■ Alexandra Pro Rodeo and Music Festival, $7430, and ■ Yea Primary School, $1000.

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Big ticks to ambulance and SES workers involved with the winch rescue of an injured hiker from the Cathedral Range State Park late last week.

Murrindindi Council is marking the global ‘16 Days of Activism’ cam paign and starting the conversation about preventing family and gender-based violence, The Council is inviting community members for afternoon tea at the Kinglake Library on Thursday, November 28, from 2pm – 4pm. Local health service providers will be in attendance.

The Walk To End Violence this Fri day (Nov. 29) is part of the ‘Re spect Women’ campaign. Murrindindi Shire CEO Craig Lloyd’s signature appeared in a front-page ad in the KilmoreWallan local newspaper last week.

Michael Mintner’s yea.com.au website reports that Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish is pushing for a bus stop at Mernda Railway Station for the PTV Mansfield to Melbourne via Yea bus route.

Currently the bus travels from Whittlesea to Bundoora RMIT without stopping.

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

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Hopes for Japanese farm Melbourne young couple wants to establish a Japanese farm locally with traditional Japanese homestead, Japanese farm and Japanese gardens which are open to the public.

Michael Maher is on the hunt for a local property in the Murrindindi or Yarra Ranges area.

“We are looking to build a farm to grow a type of Japanese citrus called Yuzu.

“It grows in Southern Japan where the temp ranges between -3 and approx 30 degrees Celsius,” Mr Maher told The Local Paper.

“So not too cold and not the 40+ degree days either. The fruit also needs about 1000mm or higher rainfall per year.

“There is one producer of yuzu in Victoria.

They have a small farm near Mt Buffalo - so the northern parts of the Victorian parts of the Australian Alps.

“We are seeking somewhere closer to Melbourne so that people can day trip from Melbourne without too much difficulty. So probably closer to the southern side of the Alps close to Yarra Ranges.

“We are looking to build a Japanese farm with traditional Japanese homestead, Japanese farm and Japanese gardens which are open to the public.

“We have strong connections with the Japanese community in Melbourne and want the space to be used by the public for cherry blossom viewing (we want to build a picnic area with cherry blossom trees) and learning about the Japanese culture.

“So that we can grow the space over time, we are looking for more room than we currently need.

“So we would be looking to lease some of

Winch rescue

● Michael Maher the land to others for grazing or feed growing if the opportunity arose.

“As we are trying something ambitious and on top of general life, we have a budget.

“If we spend too much on the land we won't have the capital to develop it.

“So we are ideally looking for a farmer with a larger block who is looking to divest himself of 100-200 acres to free up some capital,” Mr Maher said.

■ Mr Maher can be contacted on 0416 245 981. mmaher@tggroup.com.au

● Charles Exton: presented petition.

Photo: The Age A report to Councillors says: “There are four public toilet facilities in the proximity of the grounds, all currently maintained by Council.

“There is an unknown ‘unstructured recreation’ (not sporting club based) need for public toilets at this location, however, the lack of facilities is noticed by spectators of sporting events “There are toilets for public use located at the grounds: ■ In the tennis pavilion – however, they are awkward to access due to their location within the pavilion ■ In the football/tennis pavilion – however, these are not designed for the needs of a match day crowd “A 2017 audit showed there were five groups using the

3 issues

■ A proposal will go before Murrindindi Shire Council tonight (Wed.) for rezoning of land from General Residential 1 to Low Density Residential for B. and R. Creighton for property at 5 Plantation Lane, Alexandra.

A Council officer is recommending that an approach be made that the Minister for Planning authorise Murrindindi Shire Council to prepare an amendment to the Murrindindi Planning Scheme.

The recommendation suggests that the proposal be exempted from fees.

This will allow the use and development of a cattery, and would cater for 12-14 cats at any one time, operating all year.

■ Ambulance Victoria were in action on Fridaywith a helicopter safely winching an injured hiker from the Cathedral Range State Park. A combined team of local ambulance officers, SES Marysville and SES Alexandra Unit members hiked in from the bottom to assess, treat and prepare the patient for the winch rescue.

Toilets likely for Kinglake ■ Leading Kinglake citizen Charles Exton looks like seeing success regardingt the petition he led for public toilets to be re-established at the Memorial Reserve.

Mr Exton presented the petition, with the signatures of 581people, to Murrindindi Council last month.

Tonight’s Council meeting at Yea is likely to see a proposal that the Shire spend $10,000 in the current financial year for the schematic design and cost estimates of the toilets.

The Council would then look to discuss construction as part of the 2020-21 budget process.

The petition reminded rge Council that there were existing public toilets at the Reserve prior to the 2009 bushfires.

“The community believed that the facility would be reinstated through the application of State Government bushfire remediation funds,” a note to Councillors says.

“The Kinglake Memorial Reserve is the only reserve in Murrindindi Shire without public toilets “Without public toilets, football finals cannot be held at the ground “The age demographic in Kinglake shows that 40 per cent of the population is aged between 5 – 19 years and this demographic supports the requirement of infrastructure that encourages use of our open space and recreational opportunities.”

Local Briefs Alex. rezoning

grounds: ■ Kinglake Football Netball Club with 95 members in active participation ■ Kinglake Junior Football Club with 45 members in active participation ■ Kinglake Cricket Clubwith 40 members in active participation ■ Kinglake Tennis Club with 60 members in active participation ■ Kinglake Scouts with 14 members in active participation “Note these figures do not include spectators or those using the reserve for unstructured recreation.”

An ‘audit’ showed that public toilets were situated at ‘like’ facilities including: ■ Yea Showgrounds and Recreation Reserve, ■ Alexandra Showgrounds and Recreation Reserve, ■ Thornton Recreation Reserve, ■ Leckie Park, Alexandra, ■ Eildon Recreation Reserve, ■ Gallipoli Park, Marysville, ■ Yarck Recreation Reserve, ■ Gobur Recreation Reserve, ■ Molesworth Recreation Reserve.

“Discussions with user groups during 2019 would suggest that a public toilet is a high priority of the community,” says the report to Councillors.

Kinglake Ward Councillor Leigh Dunscombe (Mayor, Murrindindi Shire Council) was subject to a social media campaign about the Kinglake Memorial Reserve toilets.

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Strath Ck dwelling ■ Use and development of property at 511 Falls Creek Rd, Strath Creek, will be considered at a Murrindindi Shire Council meeting to be held tonight (Wed.) at Yea. Councillors will consider use and development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling, with the application being made by Swenrick Constructions Pty Ltd. A Shire officer is recommending that the Council issue a refusal to grant a permit.

Date set for Fair ■ Sunday, March 22 is the date set aside for the 2020 Kinglake Country Fair. The Kinglake West Reserve in Plantation Rd has been named as the venue. Organisers are promising attractions including food vans, market stalls, rides, live music, a motor show and a beer garden.

Brooks Cutting Rd ■ Murrindindi Shire Council has listened to local residents who petitioned for an extension of the kerbside waste and recycling collection along Brooks Cutting Rd, Alexandra.

The petition was signed by 12 people, and submitted by Jim and Paula Inness.

The service “was processed and approved as part of normal operations and has already commenced”, says a report to Councillors.

■ Another petition requesting the sealing of the first 1.5 kilometres of the road or, at least a major upgrade be undertaken, is likely to be considered in thge current financial year.

Marysville funds

■ Leigh and Beverly Fraser and Adam ‘Kool’ Phillips played music in the Courtyard in Marysville, on behalf of the Marysville and District Lions Club in order to raise money for the Queensland and NSW bushfire victims.

Road safety audit ■ Aroad safety audit will be undertaken of Gordons Bridge Rd between Melba Hwy and Moore Ct at Castella, following a petition of local residents to Murrindindi Shire Council. The petition was submitted by Harry Braun and was signed by 20 people.

Fire service works ■ Murrindindi Shire Council is inviting suitably qualified contractors to tender for the fire service infrastructure works required at the Yea Riverside Caravan Park.

A briefing session will be held at 10.30am tomorrow (Thursday, November 28) at Yea Riverside Caravan Park for interested bidders to ask questions about the specification and the tender process for this project.

Tender bids close at 3pm, Wednesday, December 11.

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● Ian Sichlau and Ken Maxfield were part of the Rotary team on the gate.

■ Organisers should be proud of their efforts in putting together last Saturday’s Yea Show.

First, hearty congratulations on their management of the glorious weather!

Rotary members from Kinglake Ranges and Yea were on the gates from 6am to welcome horse competitors, and the general public.

Yea CFA volunteers had several stands, with information for residents, particularly timely with the summer weather ahead.

The yard dog trail attracted good crowds, and the Dindi Line Dancers put together a well-appreciated performance.

Juggler Jimmy J circulated around the Showgrounds, entertaining children and adults.

Machinery suppliers - Seville Tractors, O’Connor’s and John Sanderson Machinery were welcome exhibitors. ● Captain Koala at the Yea Show The pavilion displays were at their best, with the floral displays Few younger probably the best for people are putting their some years. hands up to run the The art and photoShow, so perhaps it is graphic work was extime that the Council cellent, and the school provide some labour entries under the to help with the organgrandstand were well isation. worth seeing.

Council pumped Ewan Tait and into $50,000 to the reDavid McKenzie chatcent Eildon Boat ted with visitors to the Show. Perhaps it is RSL Fleece competinow time to do sometion. thing similar for an Sideshow alley atevent that has served tracted a good number Yea well since 1909. of patrons. Poultry, There were few goats and the animal signs to be seen on nursery were all popuYea highways and lar too. main street. Council And, of course, the has a pro-active role cattle categories are to play. the star agricultural The Hook and with Ash Long, Editor drawcard for the Yea Hoof and Cattle comShow.

Previous winner, Victoria’s best local reporter petitions are vital to This annual showthe agricultural side of Now in his 50th year of local newspapers. case is well worth the the Shire. The Couneffort. cil could certainly do “For the cause that lacks assistance, Perhaps it is time more to support the ‘Gainst the wrongs that need resistance for Murrindindi Shire Murrindindi rural For the future in the distance, Council, especially economy.

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■ The 8th annual Kinglake Art Show was well supported with more than 100 people attending the opening night to see Chris Anderson receive a well deserved Best in ShowAward, sponsored by Whittlesea Bowls Club.

His natural timber Eddy the Eagle has a large wing span, supported on an old tree stump.

This is the second time Chris has entered the show, after being badgered by convenor Chrissy Eustace in 2018 to put in some of his work.

Chrissy said: “When Chris rang and asked if he could to send some photos of his work so we could assess if it was good enough to enter, I was delighted to see a ‘newbie’ interested …but when the photos were emailed, wow they were magnificent.”

He won his category and sold the artwork.

That conversation has started Chris on a new career with a viewers choice in the Melbourne Garden Show with another sculpture, has sold and received commission to create several more pieces and in his acceptance speech on Friday night he acknowledge the part the Kinglake Art Show had played giving him confidence to pursue his dream.

Other winners included first-time entrant Melanie Brady-Harris for her stained glass window who with tears of joy accepted both her category win and also the Bendigo Bank EncouragementAward for over 25 years.

The Emerging Artist Award for under 25 years went to Erica Connell who entered the primary school aged category and won three places for works in three different methods, charcoal drawing, ceramics and mixed media.

Other winners and runners-up included: Flora and Fauna - Nadine Dudek and Terry McDonald Landscape – Craig Davey and David Clark Single Media – Melanie Harris-Brady and Robert Reindorf Mixed Media – Robbie Bechaz and Michael Taylor Quilts – Chrissy Eustace and Nina Lunde Portrait – Linda Robinson and Hiroko Whyatt Contemporary andAbstract – Ree Becca and Kate Bills Photography – Kerrie Gerlach and Kenneth Mival General Textiles – Barbara Joyce and Peta Fry 3D/Laser/CNC – Bob Eustace The Rotary Club of Kinglake Ranges is delighted to work with Kinglake Ranges Arts to bring this event to the Ranges this time every year.

Artists everywhere are welcome to enter in virtually any media. If you would like to know more about the 2020 event please send contact details to news@kinglake artshow.com.au and your name will be added to receive thed email newsletter.

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$11 for land ■ Murrindindi Shire Council intends tonight (Wed.) to start a process where land at 174 Grant St, Alexandra, will be transferred for $11 to the Alexandra Scout Group.

“The transfer will allow the Alexandra Scout group to develop new buildings including a multi-purpose hall, storeroom, office, meeting room, kitchen and toilet facilities,” says a report to Councillors.

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● This photo of Claire Purcell has evoked memories. ‘Annie Sinclair Anderson Purcell’ first worked as a teacher at Flowerdale and Kallista, then as a bookkeeper, then looking after the ladies’ ware department at E.S. Purcell & Co., Yea. Photo: Ian Scott and Yea & District Historical Pages.

■ Murrindindi Shire Council permission is being sought to adjust fees at the Yea Saleyards.

The new price scale looks to be: agent fees, 50 cents per head; cow and calf, $14.30 per unit; weighed cattle fee, $12.55 per head; non-weighed cattle fee, $9.55 per head; bulls, including weigh fee, $17 per head; scanning fees, $2.55 per head; no tag fees, $35 per head; dead/non-reader tag fees, $11 per head; non sale day fee (private), $1.20 per head; non-sale day fee, $400 per annum; facility hire fee, by arrangement.

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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 8.9.4.5 Lotto Numbers: 8.2.4.16.28.33.

Generally a good period and some very interesting situations could develop. Most will have the energy and drive to tackle anything that might take their fancy. Business dealings should be conducted on neutral ground.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Lemon Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 6.9.1.2 Lotto Numbers: 1,17,23,34,44.45.

For some this period could bring a boost in financial matters. Emotionally an uplifting period with romance and love bringing more satisfaction.A celebration of some kind is expected.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 7.9.1.4.

Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,34,36,22, Romantic interludes should do wonders for your ego.

However do not get carried away and take unnecessary risks. Trying to do too much a work could be detrimental to your health. Do not rush into situations.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 7,8,9,3, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,34,41,22, Some could see their ideas adopted by others as their own. Some could find romance a bit disappointing.Your feelings could be very easily hurt during this period.

LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 6,8,4,5, Lotto Numbers: 1,17,23,36,42,11, Many could get involved in a romantic affair or get some flattering attention. Energy levels will be up and enable you to cope with the duties at hand.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Mauve Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 7,9,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,34,41,22, You should have plenty of energy now and also more interest in doing something you have been putting off for some time. A friend could help you in a very sticky situation, when you are in two minds about something.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 7,9,3,5, Lotto Numbers: 3,6,23,31,22,28, Very constructive influences around new ideas abound and some could lead to profitable conclusions.You could be thinking of moving or someone could be planning to move in with you.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 6,9,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,27,34,41, A good time to spend with loved ones you may be feeling a bit on edge. Most will find that they succeed with their projects. Many will get some surprising news.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December20) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 6,8,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,15,23,35,41,22, Don't be too selfish and consider other people's feelings.

You shouldn't worry too much about the material side of life. This could be a successful period for you otherwise.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 4,6,2,3, Lotto Numbers: 1,14,23,27,34,38, A rather interesting period coming up. Your health and mood could be getting better also your love life could come up trumps. There could be lots of people in and out of your place.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Thursday.

Racing Numbers: 5,7,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,26,34,39, You may be getting more materialistic and will be making plans towards this tendency. Your finances will be improving romance should be swinging and most will be flattered by all the extra attention they are getting.

Don't be too pushy with your ideas.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 7.8.9.3.

Lotto Numbers: 1,14,23,34,45,22, The peace at home is very dependant upon your actions.

If you fly off the handle at the drop of a hat the situation will be very strained. Control your temper and try to understand the others point of view.

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Breakfast for agribusiness ■ Murrindindi Shire Council's 'Agribusiness Diversification Breakfast Workshop' will be held at the Molesworth Food and Wine Co on Thursday next week (Nov. 28).

Victorian Rural Woman of the Year finalist Jade Miles, and Murrindindi Business Awardwinner Mick Rouget from Koala Cherries, will be presenting on how you can get more innovative with your product mix.

They will speak on diversify beyond traditional agribusiness - including through farm-gate sales, pick-your-own options and farm-stay accommodation.

As well as running a horticulture business in the Victorian town of Stanley, Jade has a background in marketing, tourism and business startup support and is keen to share her knowledge, experience and methods, successful and notso-successful.

Mick Rouget, from Koala Cherries in Yarck, will be on hand to share the story of his family business and their recent diversification activities, including making and selling processed cherry products such as cherry jam and syrup at their farm gate store and offering a 'pick-yourown' option.

Murrindindi officers will be at the workshop to help you find out if your business idea might be eligible for support through Council's 'Grants and Contributions' Program.

Tickets to the Agribusiness Diversification Breakfast Workshop cost $20 per person, which includes breakfast.

After the workshop, all attendees are invited to join in the networking session to meet, share ideas and make connections with the presenters and other local business operators.

Council's Communications, Tourism and Events Portfolio Councillor, Jackie Ashe, said these workshops were a great opportunity to hear from some really amazing presenters.

"We have some incredible businesses doing really progressive things here in Murrindindi Shire, but there's always room for growth,” Cr Ashe said.

“These workshops might be just the inspiration you need to think outside the square on that idea or tackle that issue that has been niggling away in the back of your mind.”

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● Mick Rouget of Koala Cherries running another two workshops as part of its Doing Business Better series, which is a partnership between Council and Regional Development Victoria.

The first workshop will explore how to identify and make the most of your business's unique selling proposition and customer service and will be held at Toolangi Tavern on Tuesday, December 3. ‘ The second workshop, which will delve into how best to commercialise new business ideas, will run at Flowerdale Estate on Wednesday, December 11, " Cr Ashe said.

Find out more or book your place at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/business workshops Murrindindi Council, with support from the Victorian Government, is delivering these workshops to help strengthen local businesses and enable them to expand their employment opportunities.

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Strategy to be tabled ■ The final draft Tourism and Events Strategy will be tabled for consideration at tonight’s meeting of Murrindindi Shire Council.

This follows a year of research, analysis and community and industry consultation, Council will vote on whether to adopt the Strategy as the path to the sustainable growth of the Shire's tourism industry.

Council's Director Community Engagement, Shivaun Brown, said a huge amount of work has gone into developing the draft Strategy.

"The draft Strategy examines the tourism industry, visitation patterns and demographics, governance structures and our existing products, experiences and locations.

“It includes an implementation plan for Tourism and Events for the coming years, and gives Council guidance on where and how to focus its efforts to gain the most benefit from the visitor market.

"One proposal is a restructure of the roles and responsibilities between Council, local business and tourism associations and regional tourism boards," Ms Brown said.

"We already have a great network of tourism and event people and organisations oper-

Murrindindi Matters

■ Over the past couple of months, Murrindindi Shire Council has started talking with the community of Eildon about recreation and open spaces in the township to make sure these continue to meet the needs of the community in the future.

Eildon Ward Councillor, Jackie Ashe, said originally there was some confusion about which facilities and reserves might be affected if and when changes are made to Eildon's recreational spaces.

"The idea of decommissioning some reserves was a source of particular concern for some people; however, Council is at the beginning of a process of reviewing recreational spaces in Eildon and other parts of the Shire.

Rest assured though, no decisions will be made until the community has the opportunity to share their feedback," Cr Ashe said.

"We want to know about how and when locals and visitors are currently using the existing recreation facilities and spaces and what facilities they would like to see in the future.

"At the moment, Council is looking specifically at the Walter Moore and Thomas C. Marr Reserve sites for potential upgrade works. We believe investment in this location might really help attract visitors, especially those in the market to take advantage of other local offerings, such as camping sites and caravan parks.

"I can see in my mind's eye what a lively main street business precinct an overhaul of these spaces would make for. But, don't take my word for it, tell us what you think.

"Council officers will be collecting ideas and feedback at a drop-in session at the Eildon Primary School on December 10 between 3.30pm and 6.30pm. Officers will also be out the front of Foodworks on Main Street, Eildon on December 14 between 9am and 11am to get your thoughts about current and future recreational spaces in Eildon.

"Can't make it on either of those dates?

No worries, just jump onto our website and fill in the survey - you can find it, and more information about the Walter Moore and Thomas C. Marr Reserves Review at www. murrindindi.vic.gov.au/eildonreserve "Once we've collected input from the community, we'll bring everything together and draw up a concept design.

“We'll then take this concept design to the community for feedback and once we have a relatively firm idea of the plan, we'll start working on funding.

“Because we're expecting this to be a fairly big project, we will need to secure additional support to supplement Council's budget investment.

"A sense of community and wellbeing is what Council wants for all of its communities, for every resident and visitor to Eildon.

That's why this is such an important project, and why we need your input," Cr Ashe said.

Call It Out

● Shivaun Brown “If the draft Strategy is ating in our Shire. But we think this Strategy will help address adopted by Council, we'll then some of the gaps in the current be working closely with them approach to tourism and events to design a model that works highlighted by the local busi- for everyone.

The Council meeting ness and tourism associations.

“One way we're thinking of agenda item is listed at doing this is by setting up a www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/ committee of Council to pro- councilmeeting and those with vide better support to the sec- feedback, are invited to go to the meeting and tell Council all tor.

"We've had some positive about it. For more information feedback in our early discus- about how to participate at the sions with local business and Council meeting, see tourism operators which is en- www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/ askcouncil couraging.

■ Prevention of all forms of violence is important to our communities. This is why Murrindindi Shire Council has teamed with local health providers, neighbouring councils, the Municipal Association of Victoria and Respect Victoria to promote ‘16 Days ofActivism Against Gender-Based Violence’.

It is is a global initiative that runs from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day) each year. The campaign aims to get communities talking about what drives family violence and how to recognise it in all its forms.

This year there is a focus on Respect Victoria’s ‘Call it out’ campaign which encourages everyone to call out disrespectful or sexist behaviour.

People are invited to afternoon tea at the Kinglake Library on Thursday (Nov. 29) from 2-pm 4pm to learn more about family violence prevention and what services are available in Murrindindi Shire.

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Yea Agricultural, P&H Show Photos: Ash Long

● Rural Ambassador Tarryn Garlick with Elaine White.

● Nicole Marasco, James Marasco and Lucas Marasco. 6 months.

● Rod Clue was on air from the UGFM outside broadcast van.

● Meagan Callander and Pauline Callander view pavilion exhibits.

● Matthew Giordano (Seville Tractors) with John, Tom and Jack Purvis.

● Richard Jowett, Bernie Teasdale (O’Connor’s), Leah Ratcliff and Isaac Hogan.

● Damian Sanderson and Nathan Fothergill from John Sanderson Machinery.

● Malcolm White of ‘Inverugie’ with Ryan Sargeant.

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What The Papers Say Concerns voiced

■ The State Government’s plan to shut down Victoria’s native logging industry has been challenged by Wangaratta and Wodonga MPs in Parliament.

Northern Victorian Upper House members Tania Maxwell and Tim Quilty voiced their concerns while supporting a Coalition motion questioning the decision announced by the government - Mansfield Courier

Overland stir

■ Last December, five City of Whittlesea councillors boycotted a monthly meeting amid Simon Overland’s implication in the Lawyer X scandal.

Councillor Kirkham and four other councillors called for Mr Overland to resign due to his involvement in the pending Royal Commission.

Mr Overland said he was unsure when we would return to his role.

- Whittlesea Review

Relief brigade

■ Local firefighters have travelled to bushfires in NSW to help battle blazes that have been burning.

Personnel from the Country Fire Authority’s District 22 – which includes brigades in the Euroa and Violet Town group – as well as District 12 were deployed and positioned in the Hunter Region and Goulburn ahead of the extreme weather conditions that were forecast.

- Euroa Gazette

New life in Shepp.

■ Corine Rebecca Muchinya says her son has spent the past three years crying for his father, Shepparton’s Mercelin Bwihambi.

But those tears have now stopped after the Congolese family reunited in Shepparton - Shepparton News

Boundary upgrade

■ The Victorian Government and St Mary’s College have teamed up to improve safety for the school’s 400 students and teachers.

State Government funding will help the school build a new boundary fence alongside the adjacent north-east railway corridor.

Public Transport Minister Melissa Horne and Member for Northern Victoria, Jaclyn Symes, visited the school recently to announce $10,000 from the Flexible Local Transport Solutions Program to help build the fence.

- Seymour Telegraph

Closure shock

■ Parents of at least 15 four-year-olds are scrambling to secure a kindergarten place for their children next year after the “devastating” closure of Diamond Creek East Preschool.

Operator Bestchance contacted parents last week informing them of the closure at year’s end, leaving them less than two months to secure an alternative spot for their children in 2020.

Chief executive Kevin Feeney said the aim was to transition the Coniston St preschool to another provider by the end of the year, but this was unsuccessful.

- Diamond Valley Leader

CFA alarm

■ Drones, out-of-control burn-offs and badly executed barbecues could lead to a fire disaster across Whittlesea and other rural areas this summer, the CFA has warned.

Firefighters bracing for a hot, dry summer have urged the community to be aware of the damage such acts could cause.

- Whittlesea Leader

Wreaths return

■ Healesville will once again be decorated with beautiful Christmas wreaths which will adorn every lamp post along the main street.

- Mountain Views Mail

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Court Lists Seymour Magistrates’ Court - Criminal Case Listings Monday, December 2 Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division.

Victoria Police - Williams, G (37972) v Simonis, Alexander. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Telfer, J (38560) v Hanlon, Terrence Michael. Uni-Broadford Traffic Camera Office Traffic Camera Office v Mc Cardel, Samuel L. Melbourne Wednesday, December4 Community Corrections Centre - Peacock, T v Henderson, Kihrya. Seymour Community Correction Centre Thursday, December5 Victoria Police - Edwards, P (42776) v Bell, Dean. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Griffin, A (33848) v Mcardle, Jacob. Fugitive Taskforce Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Curic, Matthew. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Kamali, V (42448) v White, Chloe. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Helmers, Cooper John. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Platis, N (43218) v Nathan, Matthew Robert. Ciu-Mornington Peninsula Victoria Police - Malane, J (36750) v Trotman, Maddison Carollin. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Ellis, J (40810) v Williams, Allen. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Kamali, V (42448) v Pearce, Nathan. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Evans, R (41791) v Gosling, Christian John. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Ziebell, K (39453) v O'keefe, Christopher Patrick. Socit-Seymour Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Good, Stuart. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Betson, M (44767) v Nicolosi, Caine Ross.

Pcet-Seymour Victoria Police - Johnson, A (35726) v Mcauliffe, Matthew.

Uni-Kinglake Victoria Police - Kolbe, L (38867) v Courtney, Stephen.

Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Brown, J (42049) v Salter, Nathan James. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Couacaud, C (38828) v Webb, Peta. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Mackey, A (42625) v Griffiths, Skye. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Coll, Stacey. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Izzard, B (41080) v Ferguson, Tiffany.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Bortolotto, C (40740) v Blackmore, Timothy. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Webster, B (41109) v Blackmore, Timothy Charles. Uni-Whittlesea Victoria Police - O'neill, J (40075) v Blackmore, Timothy. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Mitchell, R (41290) v Abbas, Ali. State Highway Patrol South East Victoria Police - Aiello, P (36973) v Doyle, Christopher.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Hussey, Dale. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Crossing, J

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(42422) v Benmasaud, Nathan Timothy. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Curic, Matthew Brian. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Revell, Shayne. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Houguet, B (40313) v Ryan, John Victoria Police - Dowell, C (24892) v Pantic, Luke. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Probst, S (35694) v Curic, Matthew. UniGoornong Victoria Police - Wills, S (38147) v Doyle, Danielle. Operations Response Team One Victoria Police - Malane, J (36750) v Ash, Jarryd Wayne.

Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Kendall, H (41371) v Sims, Terry. UniMelbourne West Victoria Police - Gleeson, D (22146) v Curic, Matthew Bryan. Socit-Seymour Victoria Police - Cook, D (30208) v Benmasaud, Nathan.

Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Wilson, J (30444) v Gatt, Shane. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Benmasaud, Nathan Timothy. Uni-Seymour Community Corrections Centre - Peacock, T v Hanson, Paul John. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Hussey, Dale. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Walsh, S (30770) v White, Michelle.

Seymour Prosecutions Unit Victoria Police - De Bruin, E (40307) v Zorbas, Nigel.

Heavy Vehicle Unit Victoria Police - Kehal, J (40929) v Collard, Travis. UniWallan Victoria Police - Haddad, M (44362) v Nicolosi, Caine Ross.

Pcet-Seymour Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v White, Michelle Deanne. Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Poulopoulos, C (42417) v Webb, Melissa. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Evans, P (34347) v Johnston, Taleiha Ellen. Socit-Wangaratta Victoria Police - HallPoulios, D (40888) v Tabone, Jason. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Wells, B (37438) v Humphris, Lachlan Raymond. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Reynolds, J (31151)v Bebbington, Martin.

Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police - Stephens, S (40205) v Selim, Christine.

Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Rogers, M

(40077) v Springall, David John. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Stephens, S (40205) v Manning, Scott Adrian. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Holcombe, S (39769) v Rusic, Hamish.

Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Sharma, S (37790) v Meers, Jodie. UniWallan Victoria Police - Houguet, B (40313) v Ryan, John. UniWallan Victoria Police - Houguet, B (40313) v Ryan, John. UniWallan Victoria Police - Thornton, A (41692) v Roberts, Bianca.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Gardiner, J (40644) v Benmasaud, Nathan Victoria Police - Telfer, J (38560) v Stewart, Ann. UniBroadford Victoria Police - Rhead, A (40227) v Sultani, Ahmad. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Brown, T (29986) v Curic, Matthew. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Garbutt, E (35708) v Sherwood, Jemery Leigh. Highway PatrolSeymour Community Corrections Centre - Macdougall, M v Dib, Eddie. Community Corrections Centre Community Corrections Centre - Bruce, N v Sherwood, Jeremy Lee. Seymour Community Correction Centre Community Corrections Centre - Masunu, A v Nicolosi, Caine Ross. Community Corrections Centre Friday, December6 Victoria Police - Raynor, D (38224) v Burns, Jessica Victoria Police - Carter, S (42829) v Cathie, Tristan. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Connolly, F (44272) v Burns, Jessica.

Uni-Cheltenham Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Turner, Matthew John. Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Bortolotto, C (40740) v Turner, Matthew Victoria Police - Maynard, E (38468) v Black, Ayden. UniWallan Victoria Police - Garbutt, E (35708) v Zeuschner, Sandy.

Highway Patrol-Seymour Community Corrections Centre - Peacock, T v Swan, Jarratt Keith. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Binks, D (40350) v Cathie, Tristan Mansfield Magistrates’ Court - Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, December 11 Community Corrections Centre - Deans, K v Petersen, Cory. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Scannell, M (35182) v Curtin, Jesse. UniMansfield Victoria Police - Dwight, K (26884) v Whitehand, Leon.

Uni-Woods Point Victoria Police - Guglielmi, R (32001) v Gane, Lee. State Hwy Patrol-North Victoria Police - Woodstock, S (39399) vElam, Johnathon.

Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Dawson, N (40934) v Vinogradic, Dylan.

Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Parker, H (39579) v Culhane, Christopher.

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From Our 1939 Files

Francis Oxley

■ A most highly respected old resident of the district was lost when Mr. Francis Oxley of "Happy Hollow," Greensborough, died at the home of his daughter (Mrs. F. Bertram, of Coburg) on November 17.

Mr. Oxley, who was 77 years of age, was born at Plenty in 1862 and attended the Mernda State School. As a young man he was appointed to the position of Inspector for the Metropolitan Board of Works, which he held until his retirement 20 years ago at 57 years of age.

He lived the remainder of his life quietly at "Happy Hollow" where the boy scouts, who had a camp nearby, will long rememeber him for his generosity and unfailing desire to be of service.

Yarck Dist. Tennis

■ Last Saturday's matches:- Fawcett 60 d.

Gobur B, 14 ; Gobur A 58 d. Kanumbra B, 29; Ruffy 48 d. Yarck, 47; KanumbraA 53 d Terip, 40.

Progress scores :- Fawcett 172, Gobur A 164, Yarck 162, Ruffy 158: Kanumbra A 129, Terip 122, Kanumbra B 89, Gobur B 61.

Morang Market

■ Quiney, Mawbey & Co., 396 Bourke street, Melbourne, report having held their usual fortnightly sale in their Morang Yards last Monday, when they yarded a full penning of pigs and calves,, and an average yarding of cattle.

Pork was in demand at late rates, but sucker pigs were cheaper than last sale, although prces were quite equal to Brooklyn.

Alexandra P & A

■ At a meeting of the committee on Friday last (presided over by the president, Mr. E. Payne) it was stated that the recent show would just pay its way, provided that the whole of the outstanding members' tickets were paid for. In a few instances information was not avail able as to the number of tickets sold by members.

Wattle trees

■ Local fishermen had killed the wattle trees in the park by stripping the bark in search of grubs, said Cr. McLellan at the monthly meeting of the Hurstbridge Progress Association held in the main hall last Thursday night.

Although the Railways Department had advertised Hurstbridge as a wattle centre, there had hardly been any wattle at all this year.

Cr. McLellan suggested that vacancies in the lines of young trees along the main road through the township, be filled by Tasmanian wattle trees, which grew quickly and lived about 20 years. The general opinion was that it was too late to plant trees this season.

Christmas poultry

■ Tbe Matron (Alexandra Hospital) would be pleased to hear from anyone who is prepared to donate a bird or two towards dinner at the Alexandra District Hospital.

Methodists sing

■ People came from each of the churches in the Diamond Creek Methodist Circuit to the concert given on Saturday at Diamond Creek by the Methodist Young Men's Choir conducted by Mr. T. Harry. Many listeners freely expressed the opinion that it was the best entertainment for a long time. From beginning to end there was no delay, and each item kept the attention of the audience.

Folletas visit

■ Mr. E. A. Folleta, accompanied by his brother George, visited Alexandra on Friday night, and entertained members of the Angling Club and their friends with a number of films depicting fishing scenes in Victoria, Tasmania and New Zealand, together with scenic views of great beauty.

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The Arts New Year’s Eve

■ Melbourne’s Harrison Craig, winner of The Voice Australia, is joining the list of highprofile entertainers celebrating New Year’s Eve with the Australian Pops Orchestra at Hamer Hall.

Harrison Craig will be joining Australia's leading ladies of song, Marina Prior and Silvie Paladino, together with Denis Walter and the much sought-after Australian Pops Orchestra, conducted by new owner John Foreman, to dazzle audiences with a selection of popular classics and Broadway hits on New Year’s Eve atArts Centre Melbourne’s Hamer Hall.

Two shows only, the New Year’s Eve 2019 Gala Concert will be presented both as a 2pm matinee and an 8pm concert which finishes in time for audiences to enjoy the traditional New Year’s Eve fireworks.

Harrison Craig first made his mark on Australia in 2013, winning the second series of The Voice Australia and over the past five years Harrison has set records on the ARIA charts with three new albums.

His first album, More Than a Dream, achieved platinum status; Harrison played to sold out shows on a national tour spanning five months. His second album L.O.V.E. achieved gold status and remained in the top 10 album charts for six weeks, with his third studio album Kings of Vegas taking out number the #1 position on the ARIA charts and spanning a massive 54 shows across Australia.

His unique tone and crooning style sets him apart in his genre and he has had the unique experience of working with the likes of Seal, David Foster, Baz Luhrmann, songwriter Diane Warren, Barry Gibb from the Bee Gees and Olivia Newton-John.

For over 30 years, the Australian Pops Orchestra, affectionately known as the Aussie Pops, has presented a unique blend of popular classical and contemporary music to Australian audiences.

They are one of a few privately managed symphony orchestras in the world and have performed alongside many of the world’s favourite singers including Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, PeterAllen, Andrea Bocelli, Dame Joan Sutherland, Sir Cliff Richard, Ray Charles and many more.

Following the passing of the Orchestra’s Chairman and biggest supporter, Dr Chris Brendon, the Orchestra has changed ownership and is now presented by musical director, pianist, composer John Foreman. With the support of the original management team, John and the Australian Pops Orchestra are moving into new territory whilst still honouring old traditions.

“The Aussie Pops has been an amazing part of our family for so many years. It is more than just an orchestra entertaining an audience – it is friends (musicians and patrons) catching up each year through the love of music,” said Ingrid Ross, daughter of Dr Chris Brendon.

“Dad would be so thrilled John and his team are continuing this beautiful tradition,” she added.

A recognised face on Australian TV after many years as musical director for Australian Idol and GMA with Bert Newton, John Foreman has composed music that has been performed by artists ranging from Vanessa Amorosi to José Carreras. He was the Musical Director for Oprah Winfrey’s finale concert at the Sydney Opera House, is the musical director for Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight and host of the annual School Spectacular. He wrote The Flame, which was performed by Tina Arena and Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.

“I’m honoured to be carrying on the tradition of the Aussie Pops New Year’s Eve concert,” said Foreman. “Many audience members come back year after year, and for good reason. It’s a beautiful way to ring in the new year, with wonderful music and friends in a world-class venue. I can’t wait.”

Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall 2 pm and 8 pm, Tuesday, December 31.

Bookings www.artscentremelbourne. com.au or www.ticketek.com.au Tickets $70 - $139. Group discounts available for 10+ tickets.

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What’s On She’s Layered

Julie Houghton and Friends

● Julie Houghton

■ St Oswald’sAnglican Church in Glen Iris welcomes Julie Houghton and Friends who will celebrate Christmas with a concert entitled Tis the Season … For Humbug and Happiness on Sunday, December 8 at 2.30pm.

The happy septet of musicians presents a summer concert celebrating both traditional seasonal fare and a bit of Christmas down under, in music and story ranging from highlights of Handel’s Messiah and other traditional favourites to contemporary Christmas music, along with Christmas literary gems, both old and new.

There’s something for everyone in this concert that will celebrate the joy of the season in song and rhyme.

The featured artists will include Karen Van Spall (mezzo-soprano), Adam Miller (baritone), Christian Smith (baritone), Doug Kelly (tenor) and Julie Houghton (contralto), and with young soprano Piera Dennerstein, all accompanied by organist and pianist Calvin Bowman, with Julie Houghton as compere and storyteller.

Concert Co-ordinator at St Oswald’s, Peter Johnson, remarks, “This concert will be a wonderful celebration of the Christmas Season with a great mix of stories and poetry by Dickens and John Betjeman, woven around Messiah highlights like Every Valley… and Why do the Nations as well as contemporary music such as Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Simply a joyous Festive Season celebration for the whole family.”

Event Date and Time: Sunday, December 8 at 2.30pm Venue: St Oswald’s Anglican Church, 100 High St., Glen Iris Tickets: Full $30, Conc. $25, Students $10 Bookings: 9807 7647 or www.trybooking. com/570813 - Cheryl Threadgold

Borderville Circus Festival ■ The Borderville Circus Festival will celebrate 40 years of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus by presenting a week of performances and workshops from December 4-7 focused around the Circus Big Top, located in Hovell Tree Park, Albury.

This is the same location as the very first performance of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus in the summer of 1979.

The feature event will be a new work, Back in the Big Top created by Anni Davey. Back in the Big Top will showcase the current 79 students of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus, aged 8 19.

It will be created in collaboration with artists from Circus Oz and Casus and will be the first time ever the entire ensemble has performed together.

Artistic Director Davey is a performer/actor/ director who first joined Circus Oz in the 1980s and went on to direct Circus Oz performances among many other achievements.

Anni Davey has won nine Green Room awards for cabaret, including for best director and artist.

During the Edinburgh Festival in 1991, Davey’s foot strap broke and she plummeted to the floor, breaking her neck and both wrists, leaving her laid up in traction for five months.

She was performing four months later and didn’t stop performing until 2004 Also created especially for the festival, Fruities at 40 is an epic one-night-only cabaret performance to celebrate four decades of talent, passion, magic, mayhem and unbreakable spirit, featuring generations of Flying Fruit Fly Circus superstars.

Other festival events will include Circus Open House, open workshops for children new to circus, Now and Then, a circus documentary double bill presented with festival partner Regent Cinema, plus Capturing Creativity, a photographic exhibition by local photographer Ian Sutherland who has been documenting the circus for the last five years.

The Flying Fruit Fly Circus has risen to be-

● Anni Davey come Australia’s premier youth performing arts organisation with a full-time circus program that uniquely boasts its own academic school, the Flying Fruit Fly Circus School.

Many Flying Fruit Fly Circus alumni have gone on to major performance and behind-thescenes roles across the globe, including with Circus Oz, Circa, Cirque du Soleil and Les 7 Doigts.

The full-time program is considered one of the best in the world, and graduate students choose to continue their training in renowned centres of excellence such as the National Institute of Circus Arts in Melbourne, or École Nationale de Cirque in Montreal, or transition straight into the industry, performing with circuses and other performing arts companies nationally and internationally.

Skills learned through the program are not just performance based but also help develop important life skills such as managing calculated risk, and working as a team member, setting up students for an enormous range of career possibilities.

Event: December 4-7 Venue: Circus Big Top, Hovell Tree Park, Albury Bookings and Further Information: https:// fruitflycircus.com.au/borderville-circus-festival/ - Cheryl Threadgold

● Mia Romero in She’s Layered.

■ She’s Layered, a new celebratory theatre piece on the complexities of female sexuality will be presented on January 3 and 4 at The Butterfly Club.

Mia Romero has have been a theatre professional in San Francisco and New York for over 15 years and is new to Melbourne.

After performing in the MICF, Mia decided that it was time to challenge herself in creating a new piece from scratch.

She is excited about what has emerged and also hopes to present the production in both San Francisco and London.

Performance Dates: January 3 and 4 Venue: The Butterfly Club Bookings: thebutterflyclub.com - Cheryl Threadgold

Playing With Fire

■ Bring on the slapstick. If you love muscles, awkward romance cute dog and kid movies, then you might love Playing with Fire.

Thinking of Dan Ewan’s story about four firejumpers holed up with three children in a fire station this movie could work, but under Andy Fickman’s direction misses the jump.

There are inconsistencies, predictability, and ‘rip-offs’ from other films. There was however laughter from the children in the audience and it does have some heartfelt moments including a believable romance and genuine like amongst the characters.

The characters are mostly lovable, friendly and fun. John Cena plays Jake ‘Supe’ Carson, muscular and (at times) commanding, of course a softy at heart. Not great acting, but adequate for the role.

His four offsiders (including his dog) all have their own unique quirks, mannerisms and repetitive gags. In particular KeeganMichael Key (Mark) has great comic timing and expressions- for me the standout comic of the film.

There may be some distressing scenes for anyone who has been affected by fire. Two scenes in particular depict large fires with the victims remaining unrealistically totally unaffected by the smoke or flames which if real would be devastating.

A common expression for comedy is ‘check your brain at the door’. This certainly applies to Playing With Fire - take your kids (5+) and enjoy 96 minutes of non-award winning family entertainment.

Presented by Paramount Pictures and in cinemas now.

- Review by Elizabeth Semmel

Corpus Medicorum

■ Corpus Medicorum celebrates the end of the 2019 season. A concert showcasing two worlds apart - hear Sibelius's grand 2nd Symphony together with the Australian premiere of Stefan Cassomemos's composition celebrating the Greek Diaspora in Australia.

Stefan is joined by pianist Aura Go for this piece written especially for Corpus Medicorum's 2018 European tour and premiered in Greece, Corpus Medicorum welcomes Melbourne's own superstar conductor Benjamin Northey Patriots Concert 3 Sunday December 1 at 5pm.

Elizabeth Murdoch Hall.

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Trapped Inside A Fat Old Lady ■ Arts Centre Melbourne’s dramatic new forecourt café and bar, Protagonist, designed

by Cumulus Studio, has officially opened to the public.

Sitting beneath Arts Centre Melbourne’s spire and alongside popular St Kilda Road, the former pop-up coffee cart and then café Cento, has been transformed into an innovative and sophisticated venue.

Featuring ground-breaking architecture from Cumulus Studio, winners of Arts Centre Melbourne’s 2018 design competition, Protagonist is defined by striking architectural mesh.

The café is enveloped by a distinctive bronze curtain of kaynemaile, a futuristic fire and UV resistant polycarbonate chainmail mesh originally developed as chainmail for the Lord of the Rings films.

The recyclable polycarbonate was created by Lord of the Rings set designer Kayne Horsham who was practiced in the art of designing and creating chainmail during his work on the fantasy trilogy.

The design plays on the iconic and universally understood element of the theatre curtain as a device to signify ‘open’ and ‘closed’ and the uncovering or bringing out aspects of the theatre which are hidden behind the solid walls of the State Theatre.

The adjustable exterior, inspired by theatre curtains, will be raised as the café opens in the morning and then lowered at night to signify the end of service.

"Protagonist is wrapped by a chainmail curtain which physically opens and closes each day; inspired by the red curtain and fly tower within Arts Centre Melbourne's theatres. The colour is a reference to the centre's landmark spire,’’ says Cumulus Studio Director Keith Westbrook.

“The structure is completely free-standing with concrete counterweights concealed within the plinth-like counter.

Protagonist will feature a new menu created from the produce of local growers and suppliers, and inspired by a wide range of multicultural influences, including simple yet clever reinterpretations of the classic Australian toastie. The new café and bar will feature custom coffee blends and a new cocktail list inspired by Melbourne and its local distillers.

“We’re thrilled to present Protagonist, a new, dramatic and sophisticated addition to the experience at Arts Centre Melbourne.

Protagonist combines local food, fantastic coffee and curated performances to create a truly Melbourne experience just below our iconic spire,’’ says Arts Centre Melbourne Executive Director, Customer Experience Beau Vigushin.

“A visitor’s experience at Arts Centre Melbourne doesn’t begin and end when the curtain goes up or down. It starts from the moment they walk onto the forecourt and continues right through to the standing ovation. We want the community to have a cutting-edge meeting place to enjoy a coffee or perhaps a French martini while enjoying Melbourne’s thriving arts precinct, ”says Arts Centre Melbourne Director, Customer Innovation, Frank Bischoff.

The design needed to fulfil the following criteria: a relationship between the café and Arts Centre Melbourne’s Theatres Building, a site of important heritage value, the forecourt being a key entry point for visitors and striking a balance between the need for Cento to have its own identity, while not competing with, challenging or obstructing views to the Theatres Building.

Protagonist will open Monday to Friday 7am until late and Saturday and Sunday 9am until late. For more information visit artscentremelbourne.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

■ Singer-songwriter and stand-up comedian Pauline Sherlock’s one-woman show Trapped Inside a Fat Old Lady was presented at The Butterfly Club as the artistic portion of her PhD project.

The project explores comedy performance through autoethnography, presenting personal experiences through the lens of the researcher.

We hear Pauline’s voice in reflective song then, bright and bubbly, she appears through the red curtain.

Pauline’s lovely smiling face lights up the stage and she introduces herself as “a new young comedian trapped inside a fat old lady”.

Her delivery and comedy timing exudes experience and showmanship, and Pauline shares her commendable story of losing 50 kg, having originally weighed 130 kg and a “before” photo taken in the nude, looking happy.

Significantly, Pauline tells her audience “you are beautiful just the way you are”, and emphasises that losing weight does not make you a good or bad person.

However, with her fabulous singing voice and thought-provoking lyrics combined with comedic talent, surely Pauline could have devised a narrative exploring autoethnographic personal experiences without resorting to smut and excessive use of the “F word”.

Self-diagnosis of “I’m F’d in the head” is one thing, but inviting the audience to join in together singing these words in song was, I thought, poor taste.

Similarly, the segment with the luscious dessert as a tempting “emotion suppresser” had potential to be very funny, but erotic movements and smearing the dessert over the red tutu was, as children would say, “yuk”.

It would be wonderful to see a show featuring Pauline’s gorgeously happy stage presence combined with her powerful vocals, sincerely expressed lyrics and comedic talent, without unnecessary, unflattering foul language and smutty content.

Hearty congratulations to Pauline for undertaking a Doctoral project and all good wishes are sent for a positive outcome.

- Review by Cheryl Threadgold

One woman show produced for doctoral thesis The National

■ Paolo Bartolomei, Ethan Brasilis, Guia Mauri, Molloy Mooney and Abbulfazi Zaki names you won’t have heard before today unless you're related or a friend. Who are they?

Seven Graduands of The National Drama School, the Class of 2019 and hopefully the future.

The NTDS - a venerable theatre school. the oldest in Australia, established in 1935 by the famous Australian born soprano (Prahran 1894) Gertrude Johnson as part of the tripartite Australian National Theatre Movement; a Ballet School, a Theatre School and an Opera School.

The first two survive in their HQ at The National Theatre on the corner of Carlisle and Barkly Sts, St Kilda.

The Drama School's first performance was a Christmas Pageant at the Princess Theatre in 1936 and As You Like It and The Barretts of Wimpole Street in 1937 Digressions aside; these once and future magnificent seven are worthy beneficiaries of Gertrude's hopes for Australian homegrown performers if their offerings during Showcase 2019 at Chapel Off Chapel on Wednesday afternoon is anything to go by.

Guia Mauri from Milan, the first foreign visa student at the National let loose as the drunken and sexually disappointed Martha to the extreme discomfort of Nick played

by Ethan Brasilis from Albee' s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolfe.

Abulfarzi Zaki from Afghanistan as Chaplin in The Great Dictator from the otherwise silent movie and the first time Chaplin spoke on film .

There was much more of good quality, well chosen and given with much conviction and art.

Floreat The Natonal!

- Review by Peter Green

Amazing Grace ■ Following the successful premiere of the first calisthenics theatre show Amazing Grace in 2018, Manilla Street Productions is bringing a new show to the National Theatre opening January 31.

Just like Riverdance did for Irish Dancing, Amazing Grace takes the world of calisthenics to mainstream theatre audiences showcasing the strength, grace and artistry of this unique Australian artform.

With a cast of over 40 of Australia’s elite calisthenics and musical theatre performers, this production features new arrangements of over 20 songs from old to new Broadway.

Some of the Broadway shows featured include Carousel, Hello Dolly, Waitress, West Side Story, A Chorus Line, Anastasia, 42nd Street and Bring It On. Amazing Grace features a 12-piece orchestra led by musical director Jack Earle. “It is rare to see a professional song and dance show of this scale” says the show’s creator Karen Jemison. “It has all the colour, excitement and precision of the Rockettes combined with some of Australia’s best musical theatre voices”.

Calisthenics is a local invention combining elements of gymnastics and dance. The highest accolade for a competitor is to be named Most

Graceful Girl at the Royal South Street competitions.

Joining the Amazing Grace cast are both past and present Graceful Girls including the double winner of this year’s RSS Graceful and Calisthenics Solo, Angel Cray. The musical theatre cast includes Nigel Huckle, Emily Langridge, Thomas McGuane, Alexis Van Maanen and Stephanie Wall.

Amazing Grace’s director Karen Jemison has teamed up again with renowned calisthenics choreographers Jeanne Sorich and Lucinda Williams, both previous Graceful Girl winners and two of Australia’s top calisthenics coaches (Calisthenics Victoria 2019 ‘Champion of Champions’Award Winner) to create the show.

Musical theatre performer and choreographer Luke Alleva has also joined the creative team.

This production builds on the Manilla Street Productions reputation for presenting Australia’s leading theatrical talent in new or little performed works.

Performance Season: January 31 - February 2.

Venue: National Theatre St Kilda. Bookings: ationaltheatre.org.au/amazing-grace/ - Cheryl Threadgold

Observations Music Play

■ Melbourne Recital Centre announces its 2020 program for Music Play Family Festival, with three days of concerts, workshops and fun free activities just for families, including standout performances by Justine Clarke, Simon Tedeschi, and loads of free foyer fun such as The Wonderlands featuring the Federation Handbells.

The Centre is renowned for presenting the world’s finest musicians and bands on its stages, and Music Play unleashes the musician, composer, rock star or rap artist in every child. For numerous children, Music Play will be their first time attending a live performance or playing an instrument.

Director of Programming Marshall McGuire says: “Summer at Melbourne Recital Centre is all about adventure and fun – and, of course, all about music. This year’s Festival features some big, beautiful and bold events.

“The wonderful appeal of Music Play is that the whole of Melbourne Recital Centre is utilised with big concerts and a sing-along in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall and an array of mini concerts for the little ones held daily in the Primrose Potter Salon.”

Justine Clarke returns with her new show Mimi’s Symphony (Sat. January 18), where a full orchestra explores the story of the little magpie who falls out of her nest and tries to find her way home. With George Ellis leading the orchestra, this is the chance to experience Australia’s favourite storyteller.

Meeting Mozart (Fri. January 17) is an energetic and joyous event, looking at the naughty, funny, mischievous side of Mozart, as played by the pianist Simon Tedeschi joined by a string quartet.

Karen Kyriakou leads us all in the Beethoven Big Sing (Thu. January 16), where we get to make lots of noise (all in tune, of course) and sing some of the music created

by Ludwig van Beethoven, as we celebrate his 250th birthday – plus, many other songs as well.

In the Primrose Potter Salon, Inventi Ensemble takes us to outer space in Laura the Astronaut Explores the Planets (Fri. January 17); the Musical Sprouts (Thu. January 16) share catchy tunes and stories about growing up; and Mr Snotbottom (Sat. January 18) sings songs about bottoms.

Workshops are always a great way to get together with others and make music. You can design and build a new instrument in Frankenstein Instruments (Fri. January 17), be part of an African Drumming Circle (Sat. January 18); start Rapping with Defron (Thu. January 16); or explore the joys of music for the first time in Song Play (Thu. Jan. 16 – Sat Jan. 18), designed especially for young children under four.

Festival details: Thursday Jan. 16 – Saturday January 18, daily from 9am Melbourne Recital Centre Tickets from $10 Presented by Melbourne Recital Centre melbournerecital.com.au/musicplay2020 - Di Rolle

Monash Gallery 2019 Sotheby's Australia People's Choice Award.

The MGA and Sotheby's Australia announce that Stanley Diez has been awarded the 2019 Sotheby's Australia People's Award.

The MGA Foundation announced earlier this year that the prize awarded to the recipient has increased to $5000 which will provide significant encouragement and support to the selected artist. Sotheby's Australia's support of the Bowness Photography Prize is a reflection of the national and historic importance of the prize.

The 2019 Bowness Photography Prize shortlist was an outstanding selection of Australian artists that reveal a picture of Australia as a multicultural, quirky and extraordinary place.

Curated from nearly 700 entries these works collectively create a cohesive snapshot of contemporary photographic practice.

Monash Gallery of Art 80 Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill - Peter Kemp

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Local Theatre Shows

■ The Basin Theatre Group: Blithe Spirit (by Noel Coward) Until November 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) Until November 30 at 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown.

Bookings: www.wlt.org.au ■ Eltham Little Theatre: A Knight to Remember (by Jane Rothnie) Until November30 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) Until 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 Until November 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) Until November 30 at 15 Coronation St., Geelong West. Director: Derek Ingles. Bookings: GPAC 5225 1200 ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Tartuffe (by Moliere, adapted by Christopher Hampton) Until November 30 at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Joan Moriarty. Bookings: www.htc.org.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 ■ 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, Director Adrian Rice, Until December 7 at Warrandyte Mechanics' Institute, Yarra St., Warrandyte.

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

Auditions

■ Powderkeg Players: Cider with Rosie (by Laurie Lee, adapted by James Roose Evans) December 1 at 3pm, December 2 at 7.30pm at Dempster Park Hall, 82 Phoenix St., Sunshine North. Director: Liz Lipski. Enquiries: 0407 802 165.

■ Essendon Theatre Company: Psycho Beach Party (by Charles Busch) December 1 at 2pm, December 2 at 7.30pm at Bradshaw St. Community Hall, 9-11 Bradshaw St (off Buckley St) Essendon West. Enquiries: topherhills@gmail.com ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company:4000 Miles (by Amy Herzog) December 8, 11 at 7pm at Guide Hall, Glebe Ave., Cheltenham. Director: George Werther. Enquiries: george.werther@rch.org.au or 0402 222 090.

- Cheryl Threadgold

Aust. Chamber Nico Muhly and the Now Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto returns to direct an exciting program of contemporary music based around the world premiere of American composer Nico Muhly's Concerto for Violin and Strings, commissioned by the ACC and Melbourne Recital Centre.

Nico straddles multiple genres of music, including writing opera and chamber music, and collaborations with Bjök, Bryce Dessner and Sufjan Stevens December 4.

Australian Chamber Orchestra 31 Sturt St. Southbank - Peter Kemp

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Entertainment

People Suck

● Ashley Weidner, Georgie Potter, Ashley Taylor and Belinda Jenkin in People Suck. Photos: Sarahlouise Younger and Ashley Taylor ■ The return season of Salty Theatre’s People at the time who had never seen the piece beSuck, at Theatre Works in St Kilda is as ener- fore) Ashely Taylor, Georgie Potter and Ashley getic as ever.

Weidner complete the cast with each member It is not only the cleverness of the lyrics having a solo but working in other guises to sup(Megan Phillips, Peter Cavell) but the attention port ensemble numbers. to the musical detail (David Youings) under the The range of numbers is deftly balanced to musical direction of Geoffrey Scarlett that shows give light and shade throughout the cycle. the professionalism which underpins this perMy only gripe was the audio balance with the formance. electronic piano shading the vocals on occasion.

The premise that ‘people suck’ is an excuse Sarahlouise Younger has aptly kept the staging for a cycle of songs highlighting the worst in simple in her direction – the mere repositioning people. There are appeals to a range of musical of a chair or a change of lighting (Jacinta Andergenres including westerns, ballads and musical son) enough to change the mood and move from theatre but that serves to set the tone which is one song to the next. immediately parodied.

Witty, rude and irreverent, this musical makes The timelessness of Tim Lancaster’s patter for a diverting 85 minutes of entertainment. The song about the misuse of grammar proves how underpinning philosophy behind the show reredolent the craft of Gilbert and Sullivan re- mains a constant in life – we all suck, it’s just a mains even today. matter of who sucks worse.

And Belinda Jenkin’s raunchy rendition of Theatre Works the titular song looks at just how efficacious suck14 Acland St, St Kilda ing can be.

November 20-30 (This reviewer was sitting next to her mother – Review by David McLean

Streetcar Named Desire ■ AVID Theatre and Tangled Web Theatre presented an engaging production of Tennessee Williams’s classic drama A Streetcar Named Desire in the Northcote Town Hall Studio space.

Set in 1947 in New Orleans, the play tells of Stella Kowalski’s glamorous sister Blanche arriving from the South, seeking sisterly support, and her presence in the tiny flat creating tension between Stella and her moody, fist-swinging husband Stanley.

Blanche draws sympathy as we begin to understand her insecurity and delusional behaviour, while Stanley repels with his brutality.

A temporarily installed stage with functional three-roomed set depicting the Kowalski’s shabby flat (designed by Helen McIntosh) worked great, allowing clear audience vision and immersion in the narrative.

Director Paul Wanis’s effectively used supporting performers enacting various vignettes to set the opening scene, utilising audience entrances and exits.

Wanis’s program notes speak of avoiding portraying Blanche as hopeless and broken, but exploring her “the emotional and mental demise”. Silence and pauses were well-used as powerful theatrical devices.

Ryan Fahlbusch’s beautiful keyboard music created atmosphere and mood throughout the play.

Wanis’s solid cast was headed by Clare Hayes - exquisite as Blanche Dubois, stylishly capturing her emotions, strength and fragility.

Alexandria Avery was delightful as Stella, although sometimes exuding strength equalling

Review of 70-year-old classic production Blanche, instead of gentleness.

Michael Fenemore was imposing as Stanley Kowalski, naturalistically swinging between jocular and brutal.

Similarly, Jonny Kinnear (Steve Hubbell) shifted between lovable and wife-beater.

Bruce Hardie (‘Mitch’) impressed with his sincerity, and Natalie McFall was terrific as Eunice.

Congratulations to versatile Kelly Ryan (Marison,Abuela and Ingrid), vivacious Gloria Rono (Gloria) and Lochie Laffin Vines (Pablo), Tim Williams (Sailor/ Young Collector) and John Robert Sperring (Claude and Cornelius).

Charlie Jean and team‘s wonderful costumes enhanced aesthetics, although Stella’s white-belted dress was questionable so soon after childbirth.

Williams’s play written more than 70 years ago remains topical, depicting domestic violence, racism, misogyny, family disagreements and class distinction.

In his audience address pre-show, Paul Wanis observed the play shows that the world has changed in some ways from 1947, but in other ways, it has not.

Perhaps that is the secret of the play’s longevity.

- Review by Cheryl Threadgold

What’s On Midsumma Festival

■ There was an excited buzz and a cacophony of sound and colour in the Melbourne Museum foyer for the launch of the much anticipated Midsumma Festival 2020.

Running for 22 days from January 19 to February 9, the festival is Australia’s premier queer arts and cultural event.

Plenty of gorgeous people gathered on this very deliberate and auspicious date to launch the festival as the most ambitious and largest to date - November 20 was Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual memorial to remember transphobia murder victims.

What better way to mark this horrific and sombre occasion than with a loud and proud celebration of all things LGBTIQ and creative.

DJ Jake Judd set it all in motion before formalities began featuring a passionate Karen Bryant, Midsumma Chief Executive Officer, who took to the stage to thank, introduce, pay respects, promote, boast, acknowledge and articulate her excitement and enthusiasm for the 2020 program.

Featuring 194 events at 94 different venues across Melbourne and greater Victoria, a staggering 5000 performers/artists/creatives will participate in the festival. Festival audiences are expected to reach over 284,000.

Featured performances at the launch included the amazing Famili with their sublime harmonies and breathtaking choral work from The Rise and Fall of Saint George.

Paying tribute to former Festival Chair John Caldwell, new co-chair incumbent Judy Small hilariously and respectfully recognised that it took two people to fill John’s shoes.

Other formality highlights included a heartfelt speech from Victorian MP and Minister Harriet Shing.

Festival offerings are in every respect diverse and inclusive from the creatives to the genre. Performances include visual arts, live music, theatre, poetry, cabaret, installation and forums.

Performance dates: January 19 – February 9 Bookings: www.midsumma.org.au/ – Report by Beth Klein

Influences

■ Rohan Browne is a proud Aussie performer, inspired by crooners from around the world.

With a backing band lead by talented pianist Anthony Barnhill, his 60 minute show Influences features music from the various musicals he has starred in, plus songs from the ‘rat pack’ and others.

He casually speaks of his journey from a four year old boy watching musicals with his grandparents and learning ballet to being cast alongside the best, singing songs from the best.

A highlight for me was a medley from West Side Story. With various characters coming alive through song and snippets of dialogue.

This was controversial as my companion was disappointed this was done with little backing, not making full use of the talented band. There were some other missed opportunities for a fuller sound from the seven man band.

Whilst there were some smooth moves as Browne is a dancer, this show would have lifted even more with the sound of the tap shoes and more dance in general.

Browne is a seasoned performer with a story to tell.

The songs whilst familiar had some unique interesting, arrangements.

This was another quality Morning Melodies in Hamer Hall and definitely the ‘one hour of feel-good entertainment’ the program promises.

- Review by Elizabeth Semmel

Aust. War Memorial 2019 Napier WallerArt Prize "Peoples Choice" Award Winner named.

The Australian War Memorial congratulated shortlisted artist Eduardo De Araujo, who was voted the 2019 Napier Waller Art Prize :"Peoples Choice" Award winner for his artwork Line of Sight.

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Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Allan at Casey

■ Singer-songwriter Allan Caswell will launch his book My version of the truth at Casey radio station on Saturday (Nov 30).

As part of the station’s successful Storytellers series, Allan's launch will also include a live recording of the show that commences at 7pm. Supporting Allan on the night will be up and coming pop and indie artist Samantha Sharpe. Casey radio full members free, non members $15. Bookings at Trybookings.comood Friday Appeal.

Debra Byrne

■ An intimate and up-close performance with Debra Byrne and Dion Hirini speaks for itself.

It is an unforgettable opportunity to experience one of our great balladeers with one of Melbourne's finest musicians, performing a selection of songs that have beauty and soul from JD Souther, James Taylor, John Hiatt and many more singer songwriters.

Date: Sunday December 1 at The Cube, Frankston Arts Centre, 27/37 Davey St, Frankston at 3 pm Tickets: $54 to $59 at https://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/ Whats_On_-_Buy_Tickets

The Eagles story

■ Australia's premiere Eagles experience is bringing a mighty show to the Memo Music Hall stage, St Kilda, on Sat. Feb. 15, in celebration of one of the best-selling albums of all time Hotel California. More info to come.

- Rob Foenander

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■ At the Alex Theatre, the Dream Team, all shiny faces and wide smiles, spin down the centre aisle proselytising: who is ready to rock for Jesus?

Welcome to the charismatic, evangelical Christian MegaChurch, DreamSong. Salvation though comes at a price.

Don’t forget your donation— DreamSong accepts PrayPal. The Australian Prime Minister, Darren Cunningham, on-the-nose in the polls, is hoping for a resurrection.

A scheming minister, Pastor Richard Sunday along with his second wife, Christian preach and pop, singing sensation, Whitney Sunday, see an opportunity to make some big bucks.

Throw in the much anticipated ‘second coming,’ by way of a Justin Bieber-esque saviour, none other than the son of God himself, Chris T, and the stage is set for laughs.

This is a likeable enough production, tightly directed by Lauren McKenna with simple, effective choreography courtesy of Madison Lee. Maverick Newman provides not only musical direction but also keyboards as well as utilising the skills of band members Aaron Syrjanen, Tom Doubiler and Oliver Powell.

The acting is sharp and there are some great vocal chops on show including that of the highly engaging and energetic Dream Team en-

semble of Luisa Scrofani, Gareth Isaac, Samuel Skuthorp andTayla Muir.

Nelson Gardner plays Pastor Sunday with the easy sleaze of a snake-oil salesman.

Annie Aitkin excellently hams it up as the self-obsessed Whitney, as does wide-eyed and innocent Nicola Bowman as Pastor Sunday’s daughter, April.

Bailey Dunnage is also very good as much put-upon assistant, Neville.

With book and lyrics by Hugo Chiarella and music composed by Robert Tripolino, DreamSong is no Book of Mormon.

It’s good but it could be even better.

The total creation is not as audacious as it could be.

What it needs is even more ‘over-the-top-ness’ and more bite.

Performance Season: Until November 30 Venue: Alex Theatre, St Kilda Bookings: www.alextheatre stk.com.au/ - Review by Kathryn Keeble

Abbotsford Convent Wet Nurse - 110% The performance unfolds in a humid environment of soft and sweating forms that blends elements of the medical ward. kitchen, construction site and cruising

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Abbotsford Convent Gallery 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford - Peter Kemp

Opera Australia Turandot Conductor: Christian Badea Director: Graeme Murphy Opera Australia's production of Turandot opened in Melbourne on November 19.

A full house for a successful evening of Puccini's last opera which wasn't quite finished when Puccini died in 1924.

A story of Princess Turandot who if anyone desires her hand in marriage must solve three riddles if not, they are executed.

Calaf sees Turandot and immediately falls in love. But! Can he answer the riddles?

Lisa Lindstrom was Turandot, who gave the opening night audience a wonderful performance enhanced by her excellent soprano.

Not only a remarkable singer but balanced by a wonderful performance with a good rapport between her and Walter Fraccaro.

Calaf was performed by Walter Fraccaro. An amazing tenor, well balanced voice and good stage projection.

Karah Son was Calaf's father's slave who was in love with Calaf.

An absolutely superb performance with an amazing voice and really held onto the long notes. Her performance was possibly the best received by the opening night audience.

A light touch was added by Ping, Pang and Pong performed by Richard Anderson, Christopher Hillier and John Longmuir. The three added to the evening with good voices, superb stage performances, from singing in harmony to gliding across the stage.

A large cast with excellent timing, wonderful sound and the stage movements added to the high standard of the production.

The setting s were flown in and out smoothly adding to the delight of the evening.

A good night of opera from Opera Australia.

Faust Faust intends to win his heart's desires, even if it costs him his soul.

Led into temptation by the charming Mephistophélès, the ageing academic swaps moral restraint for a salacious journey through life's earthly pleasures. But as the lives around him start to unravel, the devil, it seems, is in the detail.

Venue: State Theatre /Victorian Arts Centre. Season: November 27, 29. December 3, 5. At 7pm. Saturday matinee at 12.30pm December 7.

- Peter Kemp

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

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

Out and About

Village comes together

Not good enough

■ The crowds are getting bigger every year for the remembrance of the fallen heroes from all wars.

The pleasing aspect was seeing so many younger people attending.

The Veterans Day Ceremony was held at Sal Guarriello Veterans Memorial Park, right across from the original Barneys Beanery in West Hollywood established in 1920.

Barneys Beanery got its reputation for giving returned serviceman and women a free bowl of its classic chili for their service.

All the essential services were represented on the day. The Sheriff's Department, L.A.P.D. and the L.A. Fire Department.

Olympics investment ■ The Japan Olympic committee has invested 13 billion dollars since 2016. The Olympics expects to attract 11 million visitors next year to watch 11,090 athletes compete in 33 sports over 21 days.

Seven sports competitions will be held in five cities outside of Tokyo; Sapporo, Sendai, Kashima, Saitama and Yokohama.

Competitions will be in 42 locations, mainly in metropolitan and commercial areas and in Tokyo Bay. There will be 339 disciplines including the following new events: 3 x 3 basketball, mixed doubles in table tennis, relays in triathlon and track and field, karate, skateboarding, climbing, baseball, softball and surfing.

While seven of the venues were used in the 1964 Olympics, 24 venues are ready, 10 will be temporary and eight are under construction for these games. The new Tokyo Olympic Stadium has a capacity of 80,000 spectators.

The best way to get around Tokyo is on the highly efficient subway system with 760 stations. All Olympic venues inside and outside Tokyo connect to the cities transport system.

Guests will be able to buy a smart card for using trains, subways, buses and even hotel rooms. It will also work with Autonomous taxis. Train and Metro tickets range between $1.30 and $17.89.

LA overtime blowout ■ Jaws dropped recently when City Controller Ron Galperin released "On the Clock: Review of City Employee Overtime."

The 17-page report garnered national headlines, many of which focused on the revelation that a Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter pulled 5616 hours of overtime in the last fiscal year, earning $360,000 on top of the unidentified individual's base pay of $127,000.

There were other staggering figures, including a Department of Transportation traffic officer who earned regular pay of $65,500, but clocked 3702 hours of overtime, pulling in an additional $174,000.

The big numbers kept coming: city employees did nearly 8.6 million overtime hours, at a cost of $470 million; 91 percent of police officers and firefighters received overtime pay, with an average of $27,737 per employee; 18 LAFD employees collected more than $200,000 in overtime; and 11 "general" employees (meaning not first responders) each made more than $100,000 in overtime. Galperin has recommended the city set limits on the overtime an employee can earn.

● Arnold Schwarenegger

● Pictured at the 2019 Veterans Day Ceremony were Ramada Plaza Managing Director, Alan Johnson with Sheriff Sergeant Jon R. Klaus.

■ It feels like everyday there is another article published blaming millennials for this or that. A certain industry is in decline? Millennials must be involved. Not enough money being generated in certain sectors?

Those stingy millennials are spending too much money on avocado toast again. Fair or not, young adults of this day and age have become a scapegoat of sorts for a myriad of societal problems and changes. What seems to be lost in this conversation is the effect all of this is having on many millennials' mental health and self-confidence.

Now, a new survey consisting of 2,000 millennials (ages 22-38) has revealed some troubling statistics regarding how young adults see themselves in comparison to both their peers and older generations. An astounding eight in 10 flat out believe they are not "good enough" in virtually all areas of their lives. Furthermore, three quarters of the survey's respondents admit that they constantly feel "overwhelmed" by pressure to succeed in their careers, find a meaningful romantic relationship, and meet others' expectations.

Another seven in 10 millennials say that daily chores like going to the gym regularly, maintaining a presence on social media, and making enough money are among the top reasons why they feel overwhelmed from time to time. In all, 80 per cent of respondents even say these worries have negatively impacted their sleep and 79 per cent admit that their overall mental health has suffered. The survey, commissioned by plant-based food producer Alpro, found that the average millennial feels inadequate roughly 130 times per year.

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Terminator 3 flops ■ The still yet to be disproven axiom "get woke, go broke" chalked up another win for itself with the underwhelming box office performance of the ultra-feminist Terminator: Dark Fate.

Despite the return of producer James Cameron and the reunion of Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger, Forbes reports that the sci-fi action sequel pulled in a horrific $10.6 million and was tracking for a lousy $27 million opening weekend on an inflated budget of $185 million (not including another $100 million in marketing costs).

That makes it the lowest profiting Terminator in the franchise's history. The sci-fi sequel was the third attempt to revive the Terminator series in a decade.

Terminator: Salvation, a future war sequel starring Christian Bale, earned just $125 million domestic and $375 million on a $200 million budget.

Terminator: Genisys, a time-twisting tale that paired Schwarzenegger with Emilia Clarke and Jai Courtney, earned $89 million domestic and $441 million worldwide on a $155 million budget, including $113 million in China.

So, how did this happen?

How could one of the most beloved sci-fi action franchises in movie history become such a flop?

According to Society Reviews, Terminator: Dark Fate flips everything people loved about Sarah Connor's story on its head in the name of third-wave feminism, rendering the events of T1 and T2 meaningless:

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■ Kanye brought his Wild West show to town, appearing at high-minded events by WSJ. Magazine and Fast Company, throwing a spontaneous party, saying he'll run for office in 2024 and launching a shoe made of algae within hours. West and wife Kim Kardashian honored designer Riccardo Tisci at the WSJ. Innovator Awards. West then hosted his own starry bash at a Burberry store after he'd spontaneously hatched the idea at 4pm, we hear, to unveil a video for his tune Follow God. Organisers of the Fast Company Innovation Festival got word that West was confirmed to appear at a 12.45pm talk with writer Mark Wilson and Yeezy shoe designer Steven Smith.

During the all-over-the-place, near 40-minute session, Trump supporter West advised black Americans: "Own your power. Your power is not to just vote Democrat for the rest of our lives. That's not the power."

Alarming new trend ■ In the span of a couple months, smokers have begun to think of cigarettes not as "cancer sticks" but a safer choice for a fix than vapes, users say.

The dramatic shift comes as vaping related illnesses have exploded to become one of the biggest public health concerns of the year.

The death toll from vapes has reached 34, and hundreds more have faced life-threatening sicknesses.

This means that, astonishingly, fears over e-cigs have converted vapers such as 20-year-old Delilah Cravensback to cigarettes, even though the risks remain deadly.

"Within the people I hang out with, there was a point where most of us were Juuling, and now most of us are back to cigarettes," the Kenyon College junior says.

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■ There would not be a great number of our readers who still remember one of the great American film stars of the B-grade westerns, Buck Jones.

He appeared in more than 160 silent and sound films in a career that spanned almost 30 years and was very popular throughout the world.

Charles Frederick Gebhart was born in Indiana in 1891. Charles served in the US Army from the age of 16 and was honourably discharged in 1913.

He worked as a cowboy on a ranch in Oklahoma and married professional horse rider Odille Osborne in 1915. Charles got a job as a stuntman and bit player for Universal Pictures in 1918.

In the same year their daughter Maxine was born. After a series of small appearances Charles landed his first starring role in The Last Straw and was now known as Buck Jones.

He quickly became one of the top cowboys in films and was an international success as popular as Tom Mix, Ken Maynard, William S. Hart and Hoot Gibson.

His faithful horse was named Silver (later used as a name for The Lone Ranger's horse) and they appeared together in many films. In 1928 he formed his own production company but after the stock market crash of 1929 he lost everything.

He started his own Wild West Show but after that failed Buck returned to working for the major studios and his salary was around $300 a week.

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By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM The titles of his B Grade Westerns would not mean a lot to our readers but in his career Buck Jones worked alongside some famous actors including George ‘Gabby’Hayes, Ward Bond, Dick Foran and John Wayne.

His final films included a series of eight features playing US Marshall Buck Roberts. In 1940 Maxine married actor Noah Beery Jnr and they had three children before divorcing in 1954.

In 1937 Buck and Odille built their lavish Western styled ‘dream home\’ in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles complete with stables.

Buck had a fear of fire and designed the house to be fire proof.

Ironically on November 28, 1942 he was the guest of honour at the Coconut Grove Night-

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club in Boston when fire broke out and Buck was one of the victims in a disaster that claimed 492 lives.

There were stories around at the time that he had gone back into the inferno to rescue patron but this theory was discredited in later years. He had been badly burned and affected by smoke inhalation.

The idol of millions died alone in the Massachusetts General Hospital two days after the fire. He passed away just before Odille arrived at his bedside.

America had just entered the Second World War and Buck Joneshad planned to tourAmerica to help sell War Bonds. Before he died he agreed to a series of Buck Jones comic book and in later years that income helped Odille through a difficult financial situation. His daugh ter Maxine passed away in 1990 and Odille passed away in 1996 at the age of 95.

Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - Remember When Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens.

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Community celebrated by theatre-maker

■ Boroondara community members will be celebrated by theatre-maker David Williams, who will lead the cast to explore the role that culture plays in the Boroondara community.

Part talk-show, part confessional and part celebration, A Cultured Place will stimulate the hearts and minds of audiences at the Kew Court House on Saturday December 7 and Sunday December 8.

This year’s successful application for the Boroondara Arts Initiative, A Cultured Place is a truly unique theatre experience where members of the local community have been chosen to have their lives highlighted in this special performance.

David Williams will craft evocative performances from materials such as interviews, archives and transcripts of public inquiries.

A Cultured Place reflects the diversity of the Boroondara community, exploring what culture is, where it’s found, who it involves and how it affects the people of Boroondara.

Over the past months, David has conducted interviews with various members of the community to learn about their experiences, working and being a part of the Boroondara culture.

This insightful performance will generate discussion about life and culture, by sharing stories and perspective.

David Williams creates theatre works that open spaces for public conversation about political and social issues.

He was the Curator of Australian Theatre Forum 2015, and his theatre works have won Helpmann, Green Room and Drovers’Awards.

Recent works of David’s include Quiet Faith, Grace Under Pressure and Smurf in Wonderland.

Once a police station and court house, the Kew Court House is a charming heritage building that has been redeveloped into a contemporary cultural centre.

The venue now provides a unique, intimate performance space with an extraordinary ambience, where some of Australia’s most exciting artists perform.

A Cultured Place Performance Details: Saturday December 7, 7.30pm – 8.30pm; Sunday December 8, 2pm – 3pm Venue: Kew Court House, 188 High

2020 Midsumma Festival at Chapel off Chapel in Prahran.

Based on original direction by Tony Award-winner Jack Hofsiss (The Elephant Man) and performed by Outer Critics Circle Award Nominee and controversial LDS outcast Steven Fales, this critically acclaimed 90minute solo play has educated and entertained audiences across the US and around the world and been awarded numerous “Critics Choice” awards in many countries.

Confessions of a Mormon Boy is the inspiring true story about how one troubled young dad first learned to wake up and grow up—and kept learning.

An emotional rollercoaster of extremes—from perfect Mormon boy in Utah to perfect rent boy in Manhattan—"Oxy-Mormon" storyteller Steven Fales discovers an imperfect ● David Williams middle ground in this reclamation saga about what it means to finally come home.

Told with humour, song, and The Book of Mormon, this tale tells of how a sixth-generation Latter Gay Saint attempts to reclaim his two kids and Donny Osmond Smile “will leave you breathless” Defying respectability politics, the adult themes in Confessions of a Mormon Boy include spiritual abuse/religious violence in the form of excommunication; Reparative "Conversion" Therapy and the Ex-Gay Movement; HIV/AIDS; mixed-orientation marriages; drug abuse/"chemsex"/crystal methamphetamine; prostitution/sex work/human trafficking; recovery/ spirituality; family and legacy; divorce; child custody/support; family law; parenthood and parental alienCheryl Threadgold ation; non-traditional families; father/ son themes, cult detox, and much Street, Kew more pertaining to MormonAmeriTickets: $10 Bookings: https://www. cana . . . and musical theatre.

Aside from the themes the play boroondara. vic.gov.au/events/cultouches on, this solo play is Steven tured-place-performance Fales's initial manifesto of personal transformation. "I am constantly measuring my personal offstage life by what I declare onstage", says Fales.

Venue: The Loft, Chapel Off ■ The international one-man show Chapel, 12 Little Chapel St, Prahran Performance Season: February 7 Confessions of a Mormon Boy returns to Australia after its successful sea- – 9 at 8pm;February 8, 9 at 2pm Tickets:Adults $35, Groups of 6+ son as part of the 2019 Sydney Mardi Gras to perform in February in the $28. Bookings: chapeloffchapel.com.au

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OK. With John O’Keefe Heads up about Eric

● Eric Bogle ■ One of my all time favourites is Eric Bogle and he is a ‘must see’ . Eric will headline Newstead Live, Victoria along with a great support crew.

Make it a must - Newsted Live, January 24-27

Socks for sale

■ If you can stump up a spare million, maybe two, then you can bid for the original socks worn by Michael Jackson when he first performed his now iconic Moonwalk dance.

Socks are unwashed and framed just waiting for a Jacko fan to put up their hand for the smelly socks.

Chopping block

■ Channel 9 has decided to cease production of their kids program Kids WB . Show was filmed in Melbourne and after a run of 13 years it’s fade to black with all talent and crew given their marching orders.

Such show cancellations often happen just prior to Christmas and will effect hosts Lauren Phillips and Andy Sutherland .

Pamela Anderson speaks up

■ Uber/Lyft copped a massive spray on American news services over their service. “They are a haven for preditors”,said the one time bikini beach babe. “Never travel alone , always have a partner.”

Dog’s best friend

■ Couple of months ago vandals made a mess of the iconic Dog on the Tucker Box at Gundigai. The local Council restored the tourist attraction and also appointed Country and Western singer Andrew Swift, as official Ambassador to spread the word about the monument when he entertains audiences around Australia, and on overseas gigs .

- 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: FAST & FURIOUS: HOBBS & SHAW: Genre: Action/Adventure.

Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Vanessa Kirby, Jason Statham, Idris Elba, Helen Mirren.

Year: 2019.

Rating: M. Length: 134 Minutes.

Stars: ***½ Review: A spin-off of The Fast and the Furious franchise, this centres around the titular Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw, portrayed by Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham in the main series. as Johnson and Statham here reprise their roles as unlikely allies who are forced to team up against a greater threat when a cyber-genetically enhanced villain threatens the future of humanity.

That's it as far as a plot is concerned in this mega-budget, wildly entertaining and outrageously over the top CGI thumping action romp that starts at full throttle and just goes completely off the planet from there, and nothing is safe or sacred, the dynamic action sequences are simply jaw-dropping and get more and more ferocious as the film goes along, as everything in Hobbs & Shaw's paths become a demolition derby.

The entire cast are in it for the fun as much as the action, Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham are having a riotous time as the bickering duo, along with Idris Elba as the MI6 field agent who has gone rogue and became a wanted criminal and terrorist mastermind, equipped with cyber-genetic physical technology which enhances his body into superhuman abilities, and capped off by Vanessa Kirby as Hattie Shaw, an MI6 field agent and sister of Deckard, and Helen Mirren as Magdalene Shaw, the mother of Deckard, who reprises her role from "The Fate of the Furious."

"Atomic Blonde" and "Deadpool 2" director David Leitch has delivered an unapologetically big, stylish, fun, tight, dumb and highly illogical critic proof thrill ride overflowing with typical war-zone of wise-cracks, guns, carnage, chases, pyrotechnics, running, jumping and punching, all the those familiar ingredients that fans of the "Fast and the Furious" franchise will know what to expect, and either way, just sit down, buckle up and enjoy the ride.

FILM: 1): Genre: Cast:

THE KOMINSKY METHOD (The Complete Season

Comedy.

Michael Douglas, Alan Arkin, Nancy Travis.

Guests: Danny DeVito, Ann-Margret, Elliott Gould, Jay Leno & More.

Year: 2018.

Rating: TV-M/8 Episodes-30 Minutes.

Stars: **** Review: Michael Douglas plays an actor who made it big a long time ago and who now is an acting coach at his studio named after himself, "The Kominsky Method," and his best friend and agent loses his wife to cancer, which leaves both of them questioning their existence as they struggle and fumble their way through choices and relationships old and new, and how they deal as men in their twilight years.

Comedy drama on relationships, family, work, girls, sex, health and general topsy-turvy day to day life through old age are the threads of this series, and the results are a pure joy from beginning to end of each and every episode, a delightful, light hearted, laugh out loud, at times melancholic, and even poignant, tongue-in-cheek dramedy that baby-boomers will be able to relate to all too well, and for the younger generation, and an exemplary lesson in where life is headed.

Created and Co-Written by Chuck Lorre, whose credits include the award winning hits "Two and a Half Men" and "The Big Bang Theory," has hit the nail on the head yet again, but other than the writing, the real kudos must go to veteran stars Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin, each delivering their respective roles with great drive, professionalism and biting wit, two great screen legends who have both made extraordinary contributions to cinema and still very much at the top of their game.

The 2019 Golden Globe Winner for Michael Douglas for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series (Musical or Comedy) and Best Television Series (Musical or Comedy), also watch out for some equally impressive cameos, and when it's all said and done, this is about life and how it goes on with the challenges of aging and the issues that arise as one faces mortality, and as sombre as it may sound, I couldn't think of a better way than to spend an evening laughing along in the company of these two old bickering and enormously likeable pro's who prove beyond an doubt they don't have to look where it's at, because they've still got it, and then some!

- James Sherlock

Rourke’s Reviews Angel Heart

■ (1987) (MA). 113 minutes. Now available on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD. Controversial when first released, this clever, atmospheric thriller has maintained a huge cult following for over 30 years, and deservedly so.

Mickey Rourke (back when his career was going places) stars as Harry Angel, a two-bit New York private detective who is hired by the elegant, mysterious Louis Cyphre (Robert De Niro), to search for a singer by the name of Johnny Favourite, who disappeared before paying back a large debt.

The case takes Angel to New Orleans, where he meets a gallery of eccentric suspects, including Margaret Krusemark (Charlotte Rampling) and Epiphany Proudfoot (Lisa Bonet).

As Angel digs deeper, he soon discovers that there is a much darker heart to the case, one that will place his life in danger.

Based on the excellent 1978 novel by William Hjortsberg (who also penned the script for the highly underrated 1985 fantasy Legend, directed by Ridley Scott), the big screen adaptation, by British director Alan Parker(Midnight Express, The Commitments), successfully maintains the literary source's unusual mix of detective intrigue and the supernatural, along with a heady blend of dark humour and brutal horror (originally rated R, it's hard to believe it only gets an MA today).

Parker almost drowns the story in style, but it's an approach that works brilliantly, helped immeasurably by the first-class work of cinematographer Michael Seresin (who, interestingly, would go on to direct Rourke's labour-of-love 1988 boxing drama, Homeboy), composer Trevor Jones, and Parker's regular editor, Gerry Hambling.

The cast is superb.

Rourke is outstanding, and this is a perfect showcase for the actor, and it is such a shame that he let that talent go to waste later in his career (Robert Redford, who held the rights to the novel for some time, was originally cast to play Angel); De Niro inhabits his role with precision and panache, while Bonet displayed acting versatility that was hard to see in the long-running The Cosby Show TV series.

Angel Heart has influenced many films and film-makers over the ensuing decades (Christopher Nolan said he was inspired by the movie when he wrote Memento, and boy does it show), and now newly remastered in 4K, viewers can see and hear this wonderfully dour thriller in all its glory.

RATING - *****

The Warriors ■ Ultimate Director's Cut (1979) (R). 93 minutes. Now available on Blu-ray and DVD. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, this is another cult classic that has influenced many a film-maker, and while the new blu-ray and DVD only contain the unnecessary 2005 Director's Cut, it remains an extraordinary time capsule that continues to excite and entertain moviegoers today.

Based on the 1965 novel by Sol Yurick, the story centres on a Coney Island gang known as The Warriors, who, along with hundreds of other street gangs, are invited to attend a mass gathering in New York City by Cyrus, head of the all-powerful Gramercy Riffs.

As Cyrus talks of a mass revolt against the hopelessly outnumbered police force, he is gunned down by an unseen assailant.

Incorrectly blamed for the leader's murder, The Warriors suddenly find themselves the city's most wanted, and quickly attempt to make their way back home to Coney Island, but will have to face many angry gangs along the way.

It's a simple premise, but cowriter/director Walter Hill (Hard Times, Southern Comfort, 48 Hrs, Extreme Prejudice) does wonders with it, displaying a knowing sense of humour with incredible style, pace, and tone.

Using exceptional location filming as a foundation, Hill builds an almost fantastical odyssey, with The Warriors facing off against opponents of all shapes, colours, and sizes.

It's a colourful mix that is dazzling, and continues the director's strong western themes (the film was originally supposed to be a western).

Aiding Hill's unique vision is cinematographer Andrew Laszlo, composer Barry De Vorzon (a pulsating score that blends perfectly with a terrific list of well-chosen songs), costume designer Bobbie Mannix, and an expert team of four editors.

Performances remain natural (James Remar as Ajax, Deborah VanValkenburgh as Mercy, David Patrick Kelly as Luther, and Roger Hill as Cyrus are standouts), while the fights are well-staged, if tame by contemporary standards (how this still gets an R-rating is a mystery), but it's about the experience, not the bloodshed.

The Warriors shows a part of New York that doesn't exist today, but attaches to it an adventure that is thrillingly enjoyable in all the right ways. Can you dig it?

RATING - *****

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Bleak House - by Charles Dickens We sometimes heard of Jarndyce and Jarndyce as being in the paper or out of the paper, or as being to be mentioned, or as being to be spoken to; and it came on, and it went off. Richard, who was now in a professor’s house in London, was able to be with us less frequently than before; my guardian still maintained the same reserve; and so time passed until the commission was obtained and Richard received directions with it to join a regiment in Ireland.

He arrived post-haste with the intelligence one evening, and had a long conference with my guardian. Upwards of an hour elapsed before my guardian put his head into the room where Ada and I were sitting and said, “Come in, my dears!” We went in and found Richard, whom we had last seen in high spirits, leaning on the chimney-piece looking mortified and angry.

“Rick and I, Ada,” said Mr. Jarndyce, “are not quite of one mind. Come, come, Rick, put a brighter face upon it!”

“You are very hard with me, sir,” said Richard.

“The harder because you have been so considerate to me in all other respects and have done me kindnesses that I can never acknowledge. I never could have been set right without you, sir.”

“Well, well!” said Mr. Jarndyce. “I want to set you more right yet. I want to set you more right with yourself.”

“I hope you will excuse my saying, sir,” returned Richard in a fiery way, but yet respectfully, “that I think I am the best judge about myself.”

“I hope you will excuse my saying, my dear Rick,” observed Mr. Jarndyce with the sweetest cheerfulness and good humour, “that’s it’s quite natural in you to think so, but I don’t think so. I must do my duty, Rick, or you could never care for me in cool blood; and I hope you will always care for me, cool and hot.”

Ada had turned so pale that he made her sit down in his reading-chair and sat beside her.

“It’s nothing, my dear,” he said, “it’s nothing.

Rick and I have only had a friendly difference, which we must state to you, for you are the theme. Now you are afraid of what’s coming.”

“I am not indeed, cousin John,” replied Ada with a smile, “if it is to come from you.”

“Thank you, my dear. Do you give me a minute’s calm attention, without looking at Rick. And, little woman, do you likewise. My dear girl,” putting his hand on hers as it lay on the side of the easychair, “you recollect the talk we had, we four when the little woman told me of a little love affair?”

“It is not likely that either Richard or I can ever forget your kindness that day, cousin John.”

“I can never forget it,” said Richard.

“And I can never forget it,” said Ada. “So much the easier what I have to say, and so much the easier for us to agree,” returned my guardian, his face irradiated by the gentleness and honour of his heart. “Ada, my bird, you should know that Rick has now chosen his profession for the last time. All that he has of certainty will be expended when he is fully equipped. He has exhausted his resources and is bound henceforward to the tree he has planted.”

“Quite true that I have exhausted my present resources, and I am quite content to know it. But what I have of certainty, sir,” said Richard, “is not all I have.”

“Rick, Rick!” cried my guardian with a sudden terror in his manner, and in an altered voice, and putting up his hands as if he would have stopped his ears. “For the love of God, don’t found a hope or expectation on the family curse!

Whatever you do on this side the grave, never give one lingering glance towards the horrible phantom that has haunted us so many years.

Better to borrow, better to beg, better to die!”

We were all startled by the fervour of this warning. Richard bit his lip and held his breath, and glanced at me as if he felt, and knew that I felt too, how much he needed it.

“Ada, my dear,” said Mr. Jarndyce, recovering his cheerfulness, “these are strong words of advice, but I live in Bleak House and have seen a sight here. Enough of that. All Richard had to

Charles Dickens start him in the race of life is ventured. I recommend to him and you, for his sake and your own, that he should depart from us with the understanding that there is no sort of contract between you. I must go further. 1 will be plain with you both. You were to confide freely in me, and I will confide freely in you. I ask you wholly to relinquish, for the present, any tie but your relationship.”

“Better to say at once, sir,” returned Richard, “that you renounce all confidence in me and that you advise Ada to do the same.”

“Better to say nothing of the sort, Rick, because I don’t mean it.”

“You think I have begun ill, sir,” retorted Richard. “I HAVE, I know.”

“How I hoped you would begin, and how go on, I told you when we spoke of these things last,” said Mr. Jarndyce in a cordial and encouraging manner. “You have not made that beginning yet, but there is a time for all things, and yours is not gone by; rather, it is just now fully come.

Make a clear beginning altogether. You two (very young, my dears) are cousins. As yet, you are nothing more. What more may come must come of being worked out, Rick, and no sooner.”

“You are very hard with me, sir,” said Richard.

“Harder than I could have supposed you would be.”

“My dear boy,” said Mr. Jarndyce, “I am harder with myself when I do anything that gives you pain. You have your remedy in your own hands.

Ada, it is better for him that he should be free and that there should be no youthful engagement between you. Rick, it is better for her, much better; you owe it to her. Come! Each of you will do what is best for the other, if not what

“Why is it best, sir?” returned Richard hastily.

“It was not when we opened our hearts to you.

You did not say so then.”

“I have had experience since. I don’t blame you, Rick, but I have had experience since.”

“You mean of me, sir.”

“Well! Yes, of both of you,” said Mr. Jarndyce kindly. “The time is not come for your standing pledged to one another. It is not right, and I must not recognize it. Come, come, my young cousins, begin afresh! Bygones shall be bygones, and a new page turned for you to write your lives in.”

Richard gave an anxious glance at Ada but said nothing.

“I have avoided saying one word to either of you or to Esther,” said Mr. Jarndyce, “until now, in order that we might be open as the day, and all on equal terms. I now affectionately advise, I now most earnestly entreat, you two to part as you came here. Leave all else to time, truth, and steadfastness. If you do otherwise, you will do wrong, and you will have made me do wrong in ever bringing you together.”

A long silence succeeded.

“Cousin Richard,” said Ada then, raising her blue eyes tenderly to his face, “after what our cousin John has said, I think no choice is left us.

Your mind may he quite at ease about me, for you will leave me here under his care and will be sure that I can have nothing to wish for — quite sure if I guide myself by his advice. I— I don’t doubt, cousin Richard,” said Ada, a little confused, “that you are very fond of me, and I— I don’t think you will fall in love with anybody else. But I should like you to consider well about it too, as I should like you to be in all things very happy. You may trust in me, cousin Rich-

ard. I am not at all changeable; but I am not unreasonable, and should never blame you. Even cousins may be sorry to part; and in truth I am very, very sorry, Richard, though I know it’s for your welfare. I shall always think of you affectionately, and often talk of you with Esther, and — and perhaps you will sometimes think a little of me, cousin Richard. So now,” said Ada, going up to him and giving him her trembling hand, “we are only cousins again, Richard — for the time perhaps — and I pray for a blessing on my dear cousin, wherever he goes!”

It was strange to me that Richard should not be able to forgive my guardian for entertaining the very same opinion of him which he himself had expressed of himself in much stronger terms to me. But it was certainly the case. I observed with great regret that from this hour he never was as free and open with Mr. Jarndyce as he had been before. He had every reason given him to be so, but he was not; and solely on his side, an estrangement began to arise between them.

In the business of preparation and equipment he soon lost himself, and even his grief at parting from Ada, who remained in Hertfordshire while he, Mr. Jarndyce, and I went up to London for a week. He remembered her by fits and starts, even with bursts of tears, and at such times would confide to me the heaviest self-reproaches. But in a few minutes he would recklessly conjure up some undefinable means by which they were both to be made rich and happy for ever, and would become as gay as possible.

It was a busy time, and I trotted about with him all day long, buying a variety of things of which he stood in need. Of the things he would have bought if he had been left to his own ways I say nothing. He was perfectly confidential with me, and often talked so sensibly and feelingly about his faults and his vigorous resolutions, and dwelt so much upon the encouragement he derived from these conversations that I could never have been tired if I had tried.

There used, in that week, to come backward and forward to our lodging to fence with Richard a person who had formerly been a cavalry soldier; he was a fine bluff-looking man, of a frank free bearing, with whom Richard had practised for some months. I heard so much about him, not only from Richard, but from my guardian too, that I was purposely in the room with my work one morning after breakfast when he came.

“Good morning, Mr. George,” said my guardian, who happened to be alone with me. “Mr. Carstone will be here directly. Meanwhile, Miss Summerson is very happy to see you, I know.

Sit down.”

He sat down, a little disconcerted by my presence, I thought, and without looking at me, drew his heavy sunburnt hand across and across his upper lip.

“You are as punctual as the sun,” said Mr. Jarndyce.

“Military time, sir,” he replied. “Force of habit.

A mere habit in me, sir. I am not at all businesslike.”

“Yet you have a large establishment, too, I am told?” said Mr. Jarndyce.

“Not much of a one, sir. I keep a shooting gallery, but not much of a one.”

“And what kind of a shot and what kind of a swordsman do you make of Mr. Carstone?” said my guardian.

“Pretty good, sir,” he replied, folding his arms upon his broad chest and looking very large. “If Mr. Carstone was to give his full mind to it, he would come out very good.”

“But he don’t, I suppose?” said my guardian.

“He did at first, sir, but not afterwards. Not his full mind. Perhaps he has something else upon it — some young lady, perhaps.” His bright dark eyes glanced at me for the first time.

“He has not me upon his mind, I assure you, Mr. George,” said I, laughing, “though you seem to suspect me.”

He reddened a little through his brown and made me a trooper’s bow. “No offence, I hope, miss.

I am one of the roughs.”

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From Page 63 “Not at all,” said I. “I take it as a compliment.”

If he had not looked at me before, he looked at me now in three or four quick successive glances. “I beg your pardon, sir,” he said to my guardian with a manly kind of diffidence, “but you did me the honour to mention the young lady’s name — ” “Miss Summerson.”

“Miss Summerson,” he repeated, and looked at me again.

“Do you know the name?” I asked.

“No, miss. To my knowledge I never heard it. I thought I had seen you somewhere.”

“I think not,” I returned, raising my head from my work to look at him; and there was something so genuine in his speech and manner that I was glad of the opportunity. “I remember faces very well.”

“So do I, miss!” he returned, meeting my look with the fullness of his dark eyes and broad forehead. “Humph! What set me off, now, upon that!”

His once more reddening through his brown and being disconcerted by his efforts to remember the association brought my guardian to his relief.

“Have you many pupils, Mr. George?”

“They vary in their number, sir. Mostly they’re but a small lot to live by.”

“And what classes of chance people come to practise at your gallery?”

“All sorts, sir. Natives and foreigners. From gentlemen to ‘prentices. I have had Frenchwomen come, before now, and show themselves dabs at pistol-shooting. Mad people out of number, of course, but THEY go everywhere where the doors stand open.”

“People don’t come with grudges and schemes of finishing their practice with live targets, I hope?” said my guardian, smiling.

“Not much of that, sir, though that HAS happened. Mostly they come for skill — or idleness. Six of one, and half-a-dozen of the other. I beg your pardon,” said Mr. George, sitting stiffly upright and squaring an elbow on each knee, “but I believe you’re a Chancery suitor, if I have heard correct?”

“I am sorry to say I am.”

“I have had one of YOUR compatriots in my time, sir.”

“A Chancery suitor?” returned my guardian.

“How was that?”

“Why, the man was so badgered and worried and tortured by being knocked about from post to pillar, and from pillar to post,” said Mr. George, “that he got out of sorts. I don’t believe he had any idea of taking aim at anybody, but he was in that condition of resentment and violence that he would come and pay for fifty shots and fire away till he was red hot. One day I said to him when there was nobody by and he had been talking to me angrily about his wrongs, ‘If this practice is a safety-valve, comrade, well and good; but I don’t altogether like your being so bent upon it in your present state of mind; I’d rather you took to something else.’ I was on my guard for a blow, he was that passionate; but he received it in very good part and left off directly.

We shook hands and struck up a sort of friendship.”

“What was that man?” asked my guardian in a new tone of interest.

“Why, he began by being a small Shropshire farmer before they made a baited bull of him,” said Mr. George.

“Was his name Gridley?”

“It was, sir.”

Mr. George directed another succession of quick bright glances at me as my guardian and I exchanged a word or two of surprise at the coincidence, and I therefore explained to him how we knew the name. He made me another of his soldierly bows in acknowledgment of what he called my condescension.

“I don’t know,” he said as he looked at me, “what it is that sets me off again — but — bosh!

What’s my head running against!” He passed one of his heavy hands over his crisp dark hair as if to sweep the broken thoughts out of his mind and sat a little forward, with one arm akimbo and the other resting on his leg, looking in a brown study at the ground.

“I am sorry to learn that the same state of mind has got this Gridley into new troubles and that he is in hiding,” said my guardian.

“So I am told, sir,” returned Mr. George, still musing and looking on the ground. “So I am told.”

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“You don’t know where?”

“No, sir,” returned the trooper, lifting up his eyes and coming out of his reverie. “I can’t say anything about him. He will be worn out soon, I expect. You may file a strong man’s heart away for a good many years, but it will tell all of a sudden at last.”

Richard’s entrance stopped the conversation. Mr. George rose, made me another of his soldierly bows, wished my guardian a good day, and strode heavily out of the room.

This was the morning of the day appointed for Richard’s departure. We had no more purchases to make now; I had completed all his packing early in the afternoon; and our time was disengaged until night, when he was to go to Liverpool for Holyhead. Jarndyce and Jarndyce being again expected to come on that day, Richard proposed to me that we should go down to the court and hear what passed. As it was his last day, and he was eager to go, and I had never been there, I gave my consent and we walked down to Westminster, where the court was then sitting. We beguiled the way with arrangements concerning the letters that Richard was to write to me and the letters that I was to write to him and with a great many hopeful projects. My guardian knew where we were going and therefore was not with us.

When we came to the court, there was the Lord Chancellor — the same whom I had seen in his private room in Lincoln’s Inn — sitting in great state and gravity on the bench, with the mace and seals on a red table below him and an immense flat nosegay, like a little garden, which scented the whole court. Below the table, again, was a long row of solicitors, with bundles of papers on the matting at their feet; and then there were the gentlemen of the bar in wigs and gowns — some awake and some asleep, and one talking, and nobody paying much attention to what he said. The Lord Chancellor leaned back in his very easy chair with his elbow on the cushioned arm and his forehead resting on his hand; some of those who were present dozed; some read the newspapers; some walked about or whispered in groups: all seemed perfectly at their ease, by no means in a hurry, very unconcerned, and extremely comfortable.

To see everything going on so smoothly and to think of the roughness of the suitors’ lives and deaths; to see all that full dress and ceremony and to think of the waste, and want, and beggared misery it represented; to consider that while the sickness of hope deferred was raging in so many hearts this polite show went calmly on from day to day, and year to year, in such good order and composure; to behold the Lord Chancellor and the whole array of practitioners under him looking at one another and at the spectators as if nobody had ever heard that all over England the name in which they were assembled was a bitter jest, was held in universal horror, contempt, and indignation, was known for something so flagrant and bad that little short of a miracle could bring any good out of it to any one — this was so curious and self-contradictory to me, who had no experience of it, that it was at first incredible, and I could not comprehend it. I sat where Richard put me, and tried to listen, and looked about me; but there seemed to be no reality in the whole scene except poor little Miss Flite, the madwoman, standing on a bench and nodding at it.

Miss Flite soon espied us and came to where we sat. She gave me a gracious welcome to her domain and indicated, with much gratification and pride, its principal attractions. Mr. Kenge also came to speak to us and did the honours of the place in much the same way, with the bland modesty of a proprietor. It was not a very good day for a visit, he said; he would have preferred the first day of term; but it was imposing, it was imposing.

When we had been there half an hour or so, the case in progress — if I may use a phrase so ridiculous in such a connexion — seemed to die out of its own vapidity, without coming, or being by anybody expected to come, to any resuIt. The Lord Chancellor then threw down a bundle of papers from his desk to the gentlemen below him, and somebody said, “Jarndyce and Jarndyce.” Upon this there was a buzz, and a laugh, and a general withdrawal of the bystanders, and a bringing in of great heaps, and piles, and bags and bags full of papers.

I think it came on “for further directions” — about some bill of costs, to the best of my understanding, which was confused enough. But I

counted twenty-three gentlemen in wigs who said they were “in it,” and none of them appeared to understand it much better than I. They chatted about it with the Lord Chancellor, and contradicted and explained among themselves, and some of them said it was this way, and some of them said it was that way, and some of them jocosely proposed to read huge volumes of affidavits, and there was more buzzing and laughing, and everybody concerned was in a state of idle entertainment, and nothing could be made of it by anybody. After an hour or so of this, and a good many speeches being begun and cut short, it was “referred back for the present,” as Mr. Kenge said, and the papers were bundled up again before the clerks had finished bringing them in.

I glanced at Richard on the termination of these hopeless proceedings and was shocked to see the worn look of his handsome young face. “It can’t last for ever, Dame Durden. Better luck next time!” was all he said.

I had seen Mr. Guppy bringing in papers and arranging them for Mr. Kenge; and he had seen me and made me a forlorn bow, which rendered me desirous to get out of the court. Richard had given me his arm and was taking me away when Mr. Guppy came up.

“I beg your pardon, Mr. Carstone,” said he in a whisper, “and Miss Summerson’s also, but there’s a lady here, a friend of mine, who knows her and wishes to have the pleasure of shaking hands.” As he spoke, I saw before me, as if she had started into bodily shape from my remembrance, Mrs. Rachael of my godmother’s house.

“How do you do, Esther?” said she. “Do you recollect me?”

I gave her my hand and told her yes and that she was very little altered.

“I wonder you remember those times, Esther,” she returned with her old asperity. “They are changed now. Well! I am glad to see you, and glad you are not too proud to know me.” But indeed she seemed disappointed that I was not.

“Proud, Mrs. Rachael!” I remonstrated.

“I am married, Esther,” she returned, coldly correcting me, “and am Mrs. Chadband. Well! I wish you good day, and I hope you’ll do well.”

Mr. Guppy, who had been attentive to this short dialogue, heaved a sigh in my ear and elbowed his own and Mrs. Rachael’s way through the confused little crowd of people coming in and going out, which we were in the midst of and which the change in the business had brought together. Richard and I were making our way through it, and I was yet in the first chill of the late unexpected recognition when I saw, coming towards us, but not seeing us, no less a person than Mr. George. He made nothing of the people about him as he tramped on, staring over their heads into the body of the court.

“George!” said Richard as I called his attention to him.

“You are well met, sir,” he returned. “And you, miss. Could you point a person out for me, I want? I don’t understand these places.”

Turning as he spoke and making an easy way for us, he stopped when we were out of the press in a corner behind a great red curtain.

“There’s a little cracked old woman,” he began, “that — ” I put up my finger, for Miss Flite was close by me, having kept beside me all the time and having called the attention of several of her legal acquaintance to me (as I had overheard to my confusion) by whispering in their ears, “Hush!

Fitz Jarndyce on my left!”

“Hem!” said Mr. George. “You remember, miss, that we passed some conversation on a certain man this morning? Gridley,” in a low whisper behind his hand.

“Yes,” said I. “He is hiding at my place. I couldn’t mention it.

Hadn’t his authority. He is on his last march, miss, and has a whim to see her. He says they can feel for one another, and she has been almost as good as a friend to him here. I came down to look for her, for when I sat by Gridley this afternoon, I seemed to hear the roll of the muffled drums.”

“Shall I tell her?” said I. “Would you be so good?” he returned with a glance of something like apprehension at Miss Flite. “It’s a providence I met you, miss; I doubt if I should have known how to get on with that lady.” And he put one hand in his breast and stood upright in a martial attitude as I informed little Miss Flite, in her ear, of the purport of his kind errand.

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“My angry friend from Shropshire! Almost as celebrated as myself!” she exclaimed. “Now really! My dear, I will wait upon him with the greatest pleasure.”

“He is living concealed at Mr. George’s,” said I. “Hush! This is Mr. George.”

“In — deed!” returned Miss Flite. “Very proud to have the honour! A military man, my dear.

You know, a perfect general!” she whispered to me.

Poor Miss Flite deemed it necessary to be so courtly and polite, as a mark of her respect for the army, and to curtsy so very often that it was no easy matter to get her out of the court. When this was at last done, and addressing Mr. George as “General,” she gave him her arm, to the great entertainment of some idlers who were looking on, he was so discomposed and begged me so respectfully “not to desert him” that I could not make up my mind to do it, especially as Miss Flite was always tractable with me and as she too said, “Fitz Jarndyce, my dear, you will accompany us, of course.” As Richard seemed quite willing, and even anxious, that we should see them safely to their destination, we agreed to do so. And as Mr. George informed us that Gridley’s mind had run on Mr. Jarndyce all the afternoon after hearing of their interview in the morning, I wrote a hasty note in pencil to my guardian to say where we were gone and why.

Mr. George sealed it at a coffee-house, that it might lead to no discovery, and we sent it off by a ticket-porter.

We then took a hackney-coach and drove away to the neighbourhood of Leicester Square. We walked through some narrow courts, for which Mr. George apologized, and soon came to the shooting gallery, the door of which was closed.

As he pulled a bell-handle which hung by a chain to the door-post, a very respectable old gentleman with grey hair, wearing spectacles, and dressed in a black spencer and gaiters and a broad-brimmed hat, and carrying a large goldbeaded cane, addressed him.

“I ask your pardon, my good friend,” said he, “but is this George’s Shooting Gallery?”

“It is, sir,” returned Mr. George, glancing up at the great letters in which that inscription was painted on the whitewashed wall.

“Oh! To be sure!” said the old gentleman, following his eyes. “Thank you. Have you rung the bell?”

“My name is George, sir, and I have rung the bell.”

“Oh, indeed?” said the old gentleman. “Your name is George? Then I am here as soon as you, you see. You came for me, no doubt?”

“No, sir. You have the advantage of me.”

“Oh, indeed?” said the old gentleman. “Then it was your young man who came for me. I am a physician and was requested — five minutes ago — to come and visit a sick man at George’s Shooting Gallery.”

“The muffled drums,” said Mr. George, turning to Richard and me and gravely shaking his head.

“It’s quite correct, sir. Will you please to walk in.”

The door being at that moment opened by a very singular-looking little man in a green-baize cap and apron, whose face and hands and dress were blackened all over, we passed along a dreary passage into a large building with bare brick walls where there were targets, and guns, and swords, and other things of that kind. When we had all arrived here, the physician stopped, and taking off his hat, appeared to vanish by magic and to leave another and quite a different man in his place.

“Now lookee here, George,” said the man, turning quickly round upon him and tapping him on the breast with a large forefinger. “You know me, and I know you. You’re a man of the world, and I’m a man of the world. My name’s Bucket, as you are aware, and I have got a peace-warrant against Gridley. You have kept him out of the way a long time, and you have been artful in it, and it does you credit.”

Mr. George, looking hard at him, bit his lip and shook his head.

“Now, George,” said the other, keeping close to him, “you’re a sensible man and a well-conducted man; that’s what YOU are, beyond a doubt. And mind you, I don’t talk to you as a common character, because you have served your country and you know that when duty calls we must obey. Consequently you’re very far from wanting to give trouble. If I required assistance, you’d assist me; that’s what YOU’D do.

Phil Squod, don’t you go a-sidling round the gallery like that” — the dirty little man was shuffling about with his shoulder against the wall, and his eyes on the intruder, in a manner that looked threatening — “because I know you and won’t have it.”

To Be Continued Next Issue

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Second speaker on climate change

■ Climate Change Scientist Professor, David Karoly, was the second of four high profile guest speakers to participate in a Speaker Series held at the YWater Discovery Centre this month.

David’s presentation, titled Climate change and community responses was well attended with nearly 50 guests from across Murrindindi Shire.

Professor Karoly heads up the Earth Systems and Climate Change Hub of the National Environmental Science Program for the CSIRO using the vast amount of research an scientific knowledge to provide independent advice to the Federal Government on climate change matters.

His informative presentation and responses to questions was both enlightening and somewhat frightening, said Y Water correspondent Russell Wealands.

David explained that over 95 per centof climate scientists around the world agree with the extensive data, much of it examined from ice cores extracted from nearly 2km below the ice caps They conclude that the world is experiencing climate change at a rapidly accelerating rate.

Human activity in Australia over the past two centuries is a significant factor driving this change..

David explained that results from numerous independent computer

Letter to the Editor No mediation Sir, Our local Council has seen fit to ban my attendance from speaking at Open Forums until January 2020.

Clearly, I am a worry to Council, which has banned myslef in past years, and with false claims and without any concerns for right of full speech or compliance with the Charter of Human Rights.

On September 23, whilst speaking to Council’s refusal to read my two written invitations to Council, I objected to the obstruction of proper process, and after warnings fromn the Chair, I left, to be later banned by an officer of Council for a further three months, and that is the record of the day.

I had no offer of mediation nor for reconciliation whatsoever. Where is the right to redress, other than to litigate?

- Jack Russell, Francis St, Yea

Local People Show exhibitors

■ Exhibitors at the Kinglake Ranges Art Show included: Amanda Russell, Barbara Hauser, Barbara Wheeler-Scott, Bob Eustace, Cathie Berry, Chris Anderson, Chris King, Christen Jo Stone, Chrissy Eustace, Craig Davy, David Clark, Dorothy Collins, Debbie Wennrich, Garry Clively, Gayle Champion, Helen Miles, Hiroko Wyatt, Jennifer Spencer, Jerry Osadczukd, Jo McCarthy, Joanne Coleman, Joanne Junor, Julian Brurere, Julie van der Eydnden, Kenneth Mival, Kerrie Gerlach, Lena Powderly, Lorraine Casey, Lucy Bin, Lynda Robinson, Mary Bertoldi, Michael Taylor, Nadine Dudek, Natalie Brodie, Nancy Fletcher, Naomi Fletcher, Nina Lunde, Pam Freedman, Pauline D’Cruz, Peta Fry, Ree Becca, Robert Reindorf, Robbie Bechaz, Rose Chandler, Sally Hare, Sharyn O’Malley, Sherrell Taylor, Steve Guest, Suzi Duncan, Sue Bay, Tara Stubley, Terri MacDonald, Valma Crerar, Wendy Webster, Wenona Matthews, Yvette De Lacy, Jennifer Vigo, Barbara Joyce, Kate Bills.

Individual primary school entries included: Anabelle Roberts, Ashley Gletcher, Connor McCarthy, Erica Connell, Celeste Duthie, Jeremy Connell, Kai Fischer, Keeley McCarthy, Lottie Giacometti, Lucinda Roberts, Paige Fischer, Polly Connell, Rose Duthie and Zoe Knight.

Kinglake West Primary School: Tabita gottwalt, Cleo Kliakos, Stephanie Hawke, Jack Mullis, Lilah Zubricky, LucinaAnderson, Sienna Taylor-Evans, Hunter Hawke, Emma Walsh.

Kinglake Primary School: Jackson, Cooper, Michael,Troy, Emily, Anabella, Natalie, Breana, Rose, Tyler, Lucinda, Bohdi and Erica.

Strathewen Primary School: Louie Adams, Logan Miller, Harriet Byrne, Esmay Adams, Mary Byrne, Eli Egan, Molly Reno, Eden Webber, Sam Raftery, Liam Brereton.

models from around the world were being used to predict the impacts of those changes to communities such as Yea, and the lesser impacts that likely to occur if communities, and governments changed green-house gas emitting practices.

Some projected changes by the year 2050 included: ■ An increase in annual mean maximum temperature of 2.8°C ■ Average rainfall to remain steady but with less during the cooler season and more, intense storms during the warmer season.

■ A reduction in the number of frost (<0° C) days, potentially impacting on the region’s horticultural enterprises that rely on frosts for crops to

set.

■ A doubling in the number of days with temperatures exceeding 35°C One of David’s key messages was that while politicians at all levels may debate and delay implementing the significant policy changes needed to reverse the current trend of increased emissions, as individuals, families, communities and municipalities have capacity to change practices, slow down and reverse the trend that will make it difficult for species, including humans to adapt and survive.

These practices were broadly categorised as: ■ More efficient use of energy ■ Greater use of low-carbon and nocarbon energy, many of these tech

Local News

Cash gift for Yea CFA

● Streets of Yea were lined with luxury Porsche cars on Sunday (Nov. 24).

■ Yea CFA received a $730 cheque from members of the Porsche Club of Victoria on Sunday (Nov. 24).

A cheque was presented to Yea CFA Captain Rod Carbis

by Julia Anderson of the car club.

The money will go towards the construction of a concrete pad for rescue training.

Yea CFA Ladies Auxiliary members provided morning tea.

The relationship between the Yea unit and the car club goes back several years when the CFA volunteers assisted with a rescue.

Yea is a favourite destination for the car club members.

They have previously been Sunday visitors to Garry Leatham’s Killingworth Hill Whisky Bar and Cafe.

Sunday’s social event was part of a drive titled ‘The Last Blast’ with the Eildon Boat Club as destination.

Some 72 members participated with about 42 luxury ve● Rod Carbis, Yea CFA Captain, receives a $730 hicles in the convoy. cheque from Julia Anderson, Porsche Car Club.

nologies exist today ■ Improved carbon sinks ■ Reduced deforestation and improved forest management and planting of new forests ■ Bio-energy with carbon capture and storage ■ Lifestyle and behavioural changes – that is, for humanity to adopt more sustainable practices David’s s talk was funded by the Foundation for Rural Renewal.

A video of his talk, together with his presentation slides will shortly be available on the Centre’s website (www.ywatercentre.com.au).

The third specialist talk in the Speaker Series will be early in 2020.

- Russell Wealands

Local Briefs Masons at Mansfield

■ The region’s Freemasons gathered at Mansfield last Saturday (Nov. 23) for the installation of William Fraser as Master of that Lodge by Garry James.

Other officers are Piers Jackson, Immediate Past Master; Peter Mahoney, Senior Warden; Thomas Ingpen, Junior Warden; Edwin Harris, Chaplain; Gregory Wainwright, Treasurer; Grant Munro, Secretary; Geoff Riley, Associate Secretary; Ken Skinner, Director of Ceremonies; Ian Ribbon, Assistant Director of Ceremonies; Graham Tie, Almoner; Les Mitchell, Senior Deacon; Peter Corp, Junior Deacon; Ken Foster, Organist; Stephen Holland, Inner Guard; Vern Simpson, Barry Ellis, Bob Anstree, Stewards; Chris Jackson, Tyler.

The Installing Team members included Stephen Buckle, Ian Clark, Glenn Coster, Warren Dorling, Ron Evans, Don Hall, Colin McCowan. Wayne Millard, Barry Minster, Graeme Parry and Graeme Smith.

Christmas in Yea ■ The unveiling of the Living Christmas Tree in the High St Plantation of Yea will take place at 6pm on Thursday, December 5.

There will be a special visitor fo the kids.

A Barefoot Bowls night will be held at the Yea Bowls Club.

There will be late night shopping from 5pm to 8pm.

Training time ■ Kinglake Junior Football Club will hold a n all ages training session from 4.30pm6pm on Wednesday, December 11, at the Memorial Reserve. Runners only, no football boots.

Paul Ray and Justin Scott will be running the session, everyone is welcome. There will be Committee members available on the night to answer any questions regarding the Club or Registration.

Christmas dinner ■ Frioday (Nov. 29) will see the Christmas Community Dinner held at Strathewen. The event will be held from 6.30pm for 7pm9.30pm at the Strathewen Pavilion. The meal and soft drinks are provided, BY drinks.

Parents are asked to bring a wrapped and named Santa present for each child attending. Contact Diana, 0413 991 499, to book.

Walking guides ■ Two new walking guides from Woodslane's range have been released: Best Walks East of Melbourne (including West Gippsland, Yarra Ranges, Dandenongs, Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory) and Best Walks of the Grampians-Gariwerd National Park.

New local law

● Porsche Cub members enjoyed morning tea at the Yea CFA on Sunday.

■ Murrindindi Shire Council is looking to create a new set of local laws, which would be effective from March 2020.

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Good luck to Alexandra Hotel ■ From Alexandra’s earliest days, the Alexandra Hotel has been a part of the district’s history.

Early newspapers tell of many social and community events being held at what was then known as the Exchange Hotel.

Under the current proprietorship of Patrick Browning and Jackie Ashe Browning, the Alexandra Hotel will this week be judged as part of the RACV Victorian Tourism Industry Council Awards.

“Alexandra Hotel is old-world charm infused with fresh style, two hours north east of Melbourne CBD,” begins the submission. “ Local and ethical produce is the hero in our restaurant, we just cook it with passion and serve it with love.

“The dining and service experience at Alexandra Hotel is of a standard you would expect to read about in the Good Food Guide.

“The eclectic rooms and areas around the Hotel have been carefully styled with just a touch of quirkiness that brings a smile to guests' faces.

“We hope to ignite a memory when guests discover one of the hotel's treasures.

“Now in our third year, you can feel the owner’s passion and love for the space and region.

“Guests seem to fall for this place too, it really is the perfect escape.

“Owner/Chef Pat has 20 years' experience, starting his apprenticeship at Parkroyal Wellington in his homeland of New Zealand.

“He came across the ditch to Melbourne to join kitchens including the Melbourne Wine Room and Becco.

“Jackie has a similar number of years hront of house, working in events, hotels, private clubs and also Chef's hatted restaurants. They com-

Fast Facts

■ What: Alexandra Hotel ■ Where: 64 Grant St, Alexandra ■ Phone: 5772 1014 ■ Website: www.alexandra hotel.net.au

● Alexandra Hotel in the McNair era. File Photo. making memories. We want people to dine, visit or stay with us to explore the area and love it as much as we do.

“Whether it's cycling the rail trail or downhill parks (we're a cycle accredited business), bushwalking, fishing, golfing or attending the vibrant events or dining that brings you to us at the Hotel or Fairweather Cottage, we endeavour to create an experience our customers will remember.

A unique experience and one of which we are proud.

Patrick and Jackie tell how it started: “Once upon a time there was a hospitality couple living in country Victoria in the little town of Alexandra.

“A chef and a front of house man● Alexandra Hotel: lovingly restored bine their talents to create something ager who were both juggling jobs and pursuing their real passion on the side special.

“We live, breathe, dream tourism, - a Pop-Up restaurant at their little it is our lifeblood and passion and it farm.

“One day they were looking at is so important to our community and the long waitlist for dinners and they local economy.

“With businesses like the realised this was gaining momentum.

“People were loving what they Alexandra Hotel striving to create something special and attracting visi- were doing. Whilst considering maktors to the area we think we can cre- ing changes to the little farm cottage to accommodate this growth, they reate and grow together.

“We are passionate about telling ceived a timely phone call.

“It was the owner of the recently the story of our producers and maklovingly restored historic Alexandra ing memories.

● Co-proprietor Jackie Ashe Browning.

Hotel asking if Jackie and Patrick would consider moving their business and taking over this beautiful venue.

Here the next chapter began...

“We love to hear people talking about the gorgeous building, the fantastic dining experience, the comfortable and thoughtful touches in the accommodation that they have enjoyed at our hotel.

“Our guests ask us to pass on to the owners what a marvellous destination they've created (we have a little giggle afterward wondering who they think the owners might be).

“It really is humbling and very satisfying listening to the stories of travelers and regulars alike describing the tastes, flavours and feelings that the dining or accommodation experience has left them with.

“What will be our legacy ... we hope people look back and remember their experiences here with affection and a smile.

“The love of a dish Chef Pat has created or a particular wine vintage or new taste experience, that triggers an emotional response.

“We hope they remember the laughter, meeting people and sharing their experience with lifelong friends.

“In 20 years we'd love to hear someone say 'remember that dish or event you did', and we hope we inspire others to do what they love with passion and vibrancy.”

They point to a testimonial from customer Belinda: “‘We had a wonderful stay. The hosts and staff were friendly and took the time to chat with us and share the story of the area and hotel.

“Our dinner at the property was exceptional and the toiletries and welcome gift in the room were delightful.

“It is an old property with lovely modern touches. Loaded with character and little extras to make our stay memorable and extra special.”

● In its days as Ryan’s Exchange Hotel. Photo courtesy: Robert McNair.

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Local Sport ECDRA awards

■ It was Presentation night for the East Central District Rifle Association on Friday night at the Yarck Hotel.

Highlight of the evening was the presentation of the ECDRA Champions for 2019: first Neal Hambridge in F Open where it was a close tussle between Neal, Paul Watkins (the only ECDRA shooter to post a double possible in the year) Terry Gee and a late burst from Glenn Chisholm.

It was Graeme Kerr who had to the number crunching for the Club shoots: this is where the shooter receives no outside assistance and it is up to them to read the conditions and adjust the sights and fire good shots.

As Graeme (the ECDRA Assistant Captain) made the presentations on behalf of the Club executive he commented that the current group of F Open shooters are a force to be reckoned with and on their day they are unbeatable.

The next, also presented by Graeme, was to the F standard Champion Rosco Davis, the runner up being David Wallace.

This popular class is competitive and it did take the full series to sort out a clear winner.

Graeme said that apart from many hours of number crunching to check and double check that the calculations were correct it was a privilege to see the depth and quality of shooting in both classes and this made the task well worth while.

Regrettably there was no Target Rifle of F T/R champion this year but perhaps next year there may be. ★ Neal Hambridge as club Captain focused on the coached shoots over the shot ranges of 500 and 600 yards, then the long ranges of 800, 900 and 1000 yards that make up the McAuliffe Shield, Chas Hayes memorial pennant and the Avenel Shield competitions.

Again Neal spent considerable time checking and double checking the spread sheets to ensure the results were correct.

A task that is not easy due to the depth of talent expressed in these team shoots and therefore as part of his Captains pick he also identified particular members who have helped make the ECDRA team such a happy and competitive team.

He also identified the fact that individual members had either missed some shoots or were below par due to illness and various operations that had become necessary for good health and wellbeing.

The F Open class top scorer for the short ranges was was Terry Gee, for the long ranges Neal Hambridge and in the Avenel Shield, Neal Hambridge. T he top scorer in the F Standard for the short ranges was Graeme Kerr, for the long ranges David Wallace and the Avenel Shield was Graeme Kerr.

The next awards went to the most improved shooter over all, using the Mixed Category Score Index.

This award is judged over the entire club as the different classes are eliminated by use of the MCSI and it was Richard Godden with an improvement of 694.3 points since last year a fantastic improvement and it is great to see Richard really enjoying his sport.

Captain Neal decided there should be a runner up and second place for most improved was awarded to Roger King with and improvement of 464.3 points over the year.

The entire gathering met these announcements with acclamation as both members had really worked hard to keep their bullets right in the middle of the target.

Captain Neal then commented that every shoot there were members who consistently put themselves out to help set up the range, ensure the targets were in the best condition, ready to help run the shoots including volunteering to marking/ scoring.

The electronic system requires a dedicated scorer to help the shooter get through their shoot correctly and someone to write the scores up on the blackboard and in the score book so that everyone can see the progress of the shoot at a glance.

Neal identified Paul Watkins, Glenn Chisholm, Richard Godden and Dr Bob Irving as those who were worthy of his recognition and thanks for the work they had done thou the year.

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Local Sport Yea Golf, M’dindi Masters

● Lilly Heal and Harry Heal at the Cattle Pavilion of the Yea Show.

■ Wednesday saw the return of Dr.Martin Lowe to the golf course after recent overseas travel.

His 86 16) nett 70 saw him win on CB from David Ngo (23). Third with 71 was Graeme Bryant (23) from fourth Rob O’Halloran (17) 74 on CB from Brian Simmons (10) and Ray Partridge (24).

Rob O’Halloran won the putting on CB from Graeme Bryant with 26 putts. Brian Priestley secured the Club Award. ★ Murrindindi Masters: Huge Success Saturday (Nov. 24) saw the first round of the Murrindindi Masters played at Royal Yea. sOME 91 competitors from Marysville.

Eildon, Alexandra and Yea were involved, with several Yea players having success.

Overall Masters leaders were Yew-Leong Kuan for the men with 41 points and for the Ladies Sabrina Stow also with 41 points both from Marysville.

Yea’s Di Holdsworth (23) with 37 points was runners-up in A Grade. Di Elliott (25) with 39 points won B Grade with Doreen Lehmann (45) runner-up with 38 points. ★ B Grade Men’s was won by Yea’s Kevin Coghlan (18)) with 37 points on CB from Bill Dredge(21).

C Grade Winner was Sam Wright (22) with 38 points. Yea also had NTP on three of the holes with Rick Wills on the 2nd, Alan Pell on the 11th and Jonathon Fisher on the 14th.

The next round is at Marysville in mid January. The best three out of fourrounds count, with other rounds at Eildon and Alexandra.

- Alan Pell

North Metro

● Annie Pumpa and Ryan Bajada at the Cattle Pavilion of the Yea Show.

Court Lists ● From Page 20 Victoria Police - Thompson, I (32126)v Pettit, James Bradley. Uni-Marysville Victoria Police - Crawford, G (37574) v Bharadwaj, Karan. Uni-Jamieson Victoria Police - Stephens, S (40205) v Agrawal, Vipin.

Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police - Gipp, I (31043) v Downie, Liam James. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Gipp, I (31043) v Mccleery, Jai. UniMansfield Victoria Police - Gipp, I (31043) v Blake, Lucy Catherine. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Gipp, I (31043) v Spence, Maxwell Colin. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Magnay, E (42352) v Scott, Max. UniMansfield Victoria Police - Mcdonald, G (40664) v Jaffari, Iikhani.

Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Stevens, M (34763) v Walls, Damien Robert. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Mcdonald, G (40664) v Hamayun, Omer.

Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Watkins, R (33441) v Sonnberg, Amy. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Mclachlan, M (29272) v Jorre De St Jorre, Harrison. Highway PatrolMansfield Victoria Police Cunningham, B (37768) v

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Callaghan, Jackson Leigh. UniFawkner Victoria Police - Barclay, J (36190) v Ross, Jack. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Broadway, B (42074) v Currie, Mark. UniAlexandra Victoria Police - Stephens, S (40205) v Mcdonald, Michael James. Uni-

Alexandra Victoria Police - Lampkin, B (33527) v Dole, Daniel Robert. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Iskov, B (36626) v Celalettin, Metin.

Ciu-Benalla Victoria Police - Leach, N (38967) v Medcraft, Dean John. Highway PatrolMansfield Victoria Police - Cusack, S (28652) v Brown, Jarrod. CiuAlexandra Victoria Police - Broadway, B (42074) v Sinclair, Richard.

Uni-Alexandra Community Corrections Centre - Bruce, N v Pettit, James Bradley. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Stevens, M (34763) v Stringer, Amanda Carrie. Uni-Mansfield ictoria Police - Heintze, A (39542) v Reeves, Kenneth William. Uni-Moonee Ponds Victoria Police - Lee, J (31468) v Ross, Terry. UniMarysville Victoria Police - Blackall, J (39856) v Lawson, Sarah Jane.

Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Hagart, G (29679) v Robertson, Jenny Susan. Highway Patrol-Colac Victoria Police - Gipp, I (31043) v Houston, Jack. UniMansfield Community Corrections Centre - Deans, K v Petersen, Cory Arthur. Community Corrections Centre

■ Results. Saturday, November 23.

Sagarmatha 8/179(cc) A Bartaula 52* def by Dennis 6/189(cc) S Khanal 2/11 Cameron 2/184 D Ryan 55* D Gough 51* BR Cornford 42 W Maher 25 def Camrea 5/168(cc) En Mustafa 40 N Kastanas 38* J Valiotis 36* D Pougios 26 M Cremore 3/16 N Zanella 2/35 Fairfield def byPreston Footballers OD Strathewen 165 J Ball 3/24 B Finikarides 2/28 G Simmons 2/33 def byNorthern Socials 199 RW Taylor 141 E Edwards 31 Kinglake had the bye.

■ This Saturday, November 30: Cameron v Strathewen, at H.L.T Oulten Park South.

Fairfield v Sagarmatha, at Chelsworth Park West. Preston Footballers v Northern Socials, at T.W Blake Park #3. Kinglake v Dennis, at Kinglake Memorial Reserve.

Camrea: Bye.

Local News New signs at Track

● Jo Hunter from Marysville SES with one of the new tourist signs.

Photo: Peter Weeks ■ New directional signs for Sugarloaf Creek, Wells Cave Track, Canyon Track and Razorback Track have been installed.

It is hoped that the information will reduce the number of hikers who have become lost in the area in recent times.

Local emergency volunteers have been involved in a number of rescue incidents in the region in recent weeks.

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Sandown works remain puzzle

■ Reports suggest that the Melbourne Racing Club is still considering what to do with their track at Sandown. It remains up in the air.

Rumours have been flying over the past few years that the Club was planning to sell off the 112-hectare site for housing developments.

We all know that would would fetch a pretty penny.

The Melbourne Racing Club says:"Nothing has changed".

Melbourne Racing Club CEO, Josh Blanksby, said the Club's application to rezone the site, with the City of Dandenong was simply part of a process "to understand options".

The MRC website refers to" a proposal to rezone the site to provide flexibility and to facilitate opportunities to build a world-class facility at Caulfield".

The website reads: “The rezoning process has no bearing on the racing activities at Sandown for the foreseeable future.

"No decisions regarding development, design, or future planning have been made and MRC members, the community and key stakeholders will be consulted throughout the process".

Caulfield's $300 million redevelopment, which would provide a new grandstand, a second racetrack, a new racegoer entrance, horse stalls, and parade rings, is on the table.

The first stage of the new set up at Caulfield, could start by the end of the year.

The revamping of Caulfield and the rezoning of Sandown has led to growing speculation about the course.

Under the redevelopment at Caulfield, training at the venue will be phased out.

The Melbourne Racing Club secured a 65year lease extension on the condition that trainers operating at Caulfield would relocate.

An essential requirement of the lease, as directed by the Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Trust and the State Government, was for the community to be provided with greater use and access to the reserve.

A $40 million funding package, co-funded by the State Government and the Victorian Thoroughbred Racing Industry, will be used to support the development of world-class training facilities at Cranbourne and Pakenham.

The chance of Sandown going under the hammer, in my opinion, is odds-on.

Racing

Next up the great rider, Damien Oliver, who surpassed the great rider Bobby Lewis as the most successful Melbourne Cup week jockey with 73 winners all up, aided by winning the Victoria Derby for the sixth time; and the VRC Oaks to take his Group winners to a staggering 119.

He rarely shows his emotions, but you could tell the significance of the moment for him was clear to us all.

The VRMA Awards date back to 1979, when VRC handicapper, Kevin Ryan, took out the award, Bart Cummings won it in 1990-1, then in 1996, and took out the award in 2009.

Last year Team Winx picked up the award.

My congratulations. ● Southern France wins at Sandown. Racing Photos Group one wins, and a long time President of the Victoria's Association, a great ambassador for racing.

James Cummings in the line of his Granddad, Bart Cummings, heads up the Godolphin organisation in Australia, and is doing a great job.

The consummate communicator, James excels in his interviews with the media, and is widely respected by all us .

Danny O'Brien, the Flemington trainer who got off the deck after a bout with Racing Stewards over the cobalt inquiry, battled back showing the way over the Spring Racing Carnival winning the Melbourne Cup, with Vow and Declare ,and the VRC Oaks with Miami Bound.

A story of resilience and supreme training skills, which he so eloquently shared with the media.

Ted Ryan

Another winnet

■ Leading jockey, Craig Williams, who took all before him winning his first Melbourne Cup on Vow and Declare, has added yet another to his trophy cabinet.

The likeable jockey took out the prestigious Victorian Racing Media Personality Award in a select field at the Association's big day at the Emerald Hill Hotel in South Melbourne.

Craig was certainly up against one of the best fields that have contested the top award.

Craig won his eighth Victorian Jockeys’ Melbourne Cup, and Cox Plate, with a great Premiership, the inaugural Roy Higgins Medal, ride on Vow and Declare to win this year's the Ron Hutchinson Excellence Award for the Melbourne Cup. best Cup week jockey, and joined a select group, The list reads like a "Who's Who in Racing". of jockeys to win the Caulfield Cup, the Stephen Baster, recently retired with 12

Prize winners

The Herald Sun's Chief Racing writer Leo Schlink won the lot with media awards on the day of the Personality of the Year Award, with the likeable journalist winning the best news story award for revealing the raid by the Victorian Police on Darren Weir's stables.

The Police uncovered hidden jiggers on the property.

Schlink broke the story with Herald Sun Police reporter, Mark Butler.

Leo also won the Inglis Award for his story on the Best Breeding section.

Well done Leo, one of the nicest guys in the journo ranks.

Racing Victoria's top young racing commentator Matt Hill was congratulated on his calling of the Melbourne Cup Racing Carnivalby VRC Chairman Amanda Elliott., on receiving the coveted Bert Wolfe Award.

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Sport

Kate Gate’s ‘night of nights’ ■ It was Geelong Pacing and Trotting Cups night on Saturday with all the accolades going to Long Forest reinswoman Kate Gath who was victorious in both races.

The $60,000 2570 metre (Group2) Flying Brick Cider CO. Geelong Pacing Cup going the way of six year old SomebeachsomewhereClassic Cathy gelding Phoenix Prince and the time honoured $14,500 Yabby Dam Racing McNamara Memorial Trotters Cup over the same journey to six year old Monarchy-Sylvias Sister gelding War Spirit.

Settling three back the markers after going forward from gate five to momentarily be outside Jilliby Chevy which speared away from gate four to cross polemarker Shelby Bromac and lead, the Emma Stewart trained Phoenix Prince was eased and given a cosy trip, with stablemates Tam Major going forward on the back of Code Black to race in the open giving Code Black one/one cover.

Applying plenty of pressure to the leader approaching the final bend, Tam Major shot clear on turning, with Code Black in hot pursuit , the stable pair appearing to have the finish to themselves. Gaining a split in-between runners, Phoenix Prince sprouted wings in the shadows of the post to gain the day by a neck over Code Black in a track record mile rate of 1-56.5 (last half 56.8 – quarter 29.3). Tam Major was a nose away in third place to give the Stewart stable the Trifecta – something that has not been done before.

War Spirit trained by husband Andy Gath was given the run of the race on the back of the leader Jerichos Trumpet after beginning brilliantly from 10 metres and after easing away from the markers approaching the home turn to be poised one/one on the back of Father Christmas which had made a lightning move from mid-field in the last lap.

Taken to the centre of the track on straightening, War Spirit finished full of running to prevail by 1.3 metres from Desert Flyer along the sprint lane from three back the markers, with Jerichos Trumpet battling away gamely for third 1.6 metres away. The mile rate 2-02.4.

Stable double

■ Veteran Timor (Maryborough) trainer Tony Berg enjoyed a great night at Bendigo on Tuesday November 19 after providing a stable double with 4Y0 Major Bronski-Bed And Bank entire Major Banks taking the Rece Services Pace over 2150 metres and 6Y0 Grinfromeartoear-Inaugural Belle gelding Inaugurate the Simonds Homes Bendigo Pace over the same trip.

Major Banks driven by James Herbertson was eased back from outside the front line to settle at the rear as polemarker Caesars Falcon led. In what was the "drive of the night", Major Banks would have had to go very wide in the last lap, with Herbertson switching down to the inside on straightening.

Gaining a split halfway up the running, Major Banks motored over the concluding stages to record a half head margin from a death-seating Bellisima which surged clear in the last lap looking all over a winner. Clarenden Dazzler (three back the markers) was third 6.2 metres away.

The mile rate 1-58.2.

Inaugurate with regular driver Mark Hayes in the sulky was restrained from gate four to settle three back in the moving line as Busters Grin led from gate two.

Going forward three wide approaching the final bend, Inaugurate finished strongly to defeat 12Y0 gelding Endorsment which followed him home from last by 1.8 metres in a mile rate of 1-59. Busters Grin held down third 8.9 metres back.

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with Len Baker session easily accounted for Damitsam which followed him home by 7.2 metres, with the early leader Amendment Thirteen running his race in patches to be third 7.8 metres away after leading and being crossed by the winner in the last lap. The mile rate a slick 1-54.3.

Went off stride

■ Local trainer/driver Chris Svanosio scored a big victory with smart Metropolitan-Landoras Gift 6Y0 gelding Clarkes Hill in the Schweppes Trotters Handicap over 2180 metres at Bendigo.

Beginning quickly from 10 metres, Clarkes Hill made an unsuccessful bid for the lead off Surbiton Armistice which went off stride in the back straight on the first occasion allowing him to assume control.

Opening up a huge lead mid-race, Clarkes Hill turned with a handy margin and showing no signs of stopping. recorded a 15.6 metre margin in a rate of 2-02.6 over Rory McHinson which ran home late out wide after being held up at a crucial stage along the markers. Jay Bee Flex was game in finishing third albeit 21.6 metres back after racing exposed.

Chris also landed the Scoe Pace over 2150 metres with 3Y0 Rock N Roll Heaven-My Little Black Dress filly She Will Rock.

Following a sweet one/one trip, She Will Rock treated her rivals with contempt, scoring by 6 metres in advance of Nats A Christian which raced outside the weakening leader Shez Elite.

Bella Mystique was third 3.8 metres back after trailing the pacemaker. The mile rate 1-57.9.

David’s success

■ Tabcorp Park Melton raced the day before and Monegeetta trainer David Miles was successful when taking the Allied Express Vicbred Pace over 2240 metres with 6Y0 Art MajorPatrice Vale mare Six Elements, paying Supertab odds of $49.20.

Given every opportunity by stable employee Jayden Barker one/one from gate three, Six Elements (three wide home turn) ran home solidly to prevail by 3.4 metres from Village Skipper from mid-field to give the Macedon Ranges the quinella. Hancocks Hero was third 1.7 metres away after leading.

The winner returned a mile rate of 1-57.2.

Finished best

■ Sedgwick trainer/driver Ross Graham was victorious with honest Skyvalley-Valcheon mare Myrtle Vale who greeted the judge in the DNR Logistics Trotters Mobile over 2240 metres, returning a rate of 2-03.5.

Starting solo on the second line, Myrtle Vale pushed through at the start to trail the leader Madena Bay (gate two) with Fling About racing exposed from gate four.

When the leader galloped on straightening, Ross was able to angle Myrtle Vale down to the sprint lane and she finished best to prevail by 1.3 metres over a game Fling About. With Dellsun (three wide last lap from the tail) third 3.6 metres away.

■ Mernda trainer Ian Dornauf who with family is contemplating a move to Queensland, snared the Petstock Pace over 1650 metres with Royal Obsession a 5Y0 son of Sportswriter and Cracker Three. Driven by Avenel based Kima Frenning, Royal Obsession possied four back along the markers from gate four, angling away from the inside racing for the bell to be exposed for the final circuit.

Dashing clear in the back straight, Royal Ob- ■ Rockbank's Richie Caruana snared the Em-

Drop in class

pire Stallions Pace over 1720 metres at Melton with Off The Radar who appreciated a huge drop in class from what he had been racing against.

Driven by Kyal Costello, Off The Radar, a 7Y0 Grinfromeartoear-Mattsbabe entire peeled three wide off a one/one trip last lap to easily account for Macelli from last by 10.9 metres, returning a mile rate of 1-54.5. Twoforsixty (four back the markers) was third 3 metres back.

Sulky Snippets

Second appearance

■ Wednesday - Shepparton, Thursday Charlton/Kilmore, Friday - Ballarat, Saturday - Melton, Sunday - Stawell (Cup), Monday Melton, Tuesday - Shepparton.

■ The Aldebaran Park Maiden Trotters Mobile over 1720 metres went the way of 4Y0 Ready Cash-Bella Cheval who was making only her second race appearance.

Trained and driven by popular Rockbank identity Fred Spiteri, Normandy Bell led all of the way from gate three, scoring easily by 9.1 metres in advance of Billie Bronski (one/one) and Chu Chits which trailed the winner. The mile rate 1-57.8.

Finished too well

■ Lara trainer Amanda Grieve combined with Greg Sugars aboard much travelled 8Y0 Mach Three-Cullerfillee gelding Lets Cut Loose to land the Evolve Stone Claiming Pace over 1720 metres at Melton.

Starting outside the front line, Lets Cut Loose was taken back to the rear of the field as Goodtime Rusty led from gate two.

Gaining a three wide trail on the back of Phil Monty in the final circuit, Lets Cut Loose (four wide on turning) finished too well for Phil Monty which kept on giving, with Springfield Tattoo 2 metres away after leading in the last lap. The mile rate 1-56.2.

Much too strong

■ Horsham trainer Aaron Dunn has 5Y0 Blissful Hall-Longtan Ebony mare Marjorie Jean racing in rare form at present, chalking up victory number three for the stable by taking The Gateway Pace over 2190 metres at Mildura on Wednesday.

Driven once again by Hamilton's Jackie Barker who seems to have an affinity with her, Marjorie Jean (gate four) raced outside the hot poleline favourite Friends for the entire journey, proving much too strong at the finish to record an easy 6.5 metre margin in a mile rate of 159.1.

Causenfriction was 9.6 metres back in third place after trailing the winner throughout.

Ran home late

■ Local Mildura (Irymple) part-owner/trainer Sandra O'Connor has enjoyed a terrific season and landed the Zilzie Wines Pace over 1790 metres with Bailieborough, a 5Y0 daughter of Art Major and Ambroosky.

Driven by Rockbank based Jack Laugher, Bailieborough starting from gate three on the second line possied three back in the moving line as roughie Systamatic led from the pole.

Moving three wide solo in the last lap, Bailieborough finished all over the top of her rivals to score by 4.1 metres over stablemate Metro Princess which raced exposed from the bell, with Baby Luv running home late out wide from mid-field along the markers for third. The mile rate 2-00.3.

First win for while

■ Eight year old Angus HallSomethingaboutmaori gelding Gus And Maori registered his first victory since November 2016 when successful in the Hygain Pak Cell Trotters Handicap over 2200 metres at Horsham on Thursday.

Trained at Terang by Mattie Craven and driven by Swedish reinswoman Sofia Arvidsson, Gus And Maori coming off a 30 metre handicap settled mid-field along the markers as Aballofmuscle (20 metres) assumed control.

Taken into the clear in the last lap to give chase to the leaders, Gus And Maori (three wide home turn) finished strongly to score by 1.2 metres over 40 metre backmarker Suave Taj

This Week

Horses to follow

■ Nats A Christian, Suave Taj, Julius Shadow, Billie Btronski, Royal Hustler, Springfield Tattoo, Totally Shatterd, Jay Bee Flex, Pay Rise, Galleons Glory, Ten Spanners, Dynamic Legacy

which used the sprint lane, with A Penny Drops 3.7 metres away in third place after racing exposed for the final circuit. The mile rate 2-05.2.

Settled well

■ A new star by the name of Fake Smile emerged at Tabcorp Park Melton on Friday to take the $30.000 (Group 3) Evolve Stone Gordon Rothacker Memorial Championship Final over 1720 metres.

Trained locally at Parwan by Craig Demmler, Fake Smile, a lightly raced 8Y0 gelded son of Gronfromeartoear and Counterfeit Girl driven

by Jackie Barker settled well back in the field as well supported Deedenuto led from outside the front line.

Despite making the final bend four and five wide, Fake Smile rattled home to register a 1.3 metre margin over the favourite Lumineer which raced in the open, with Pick Up Line using the sprint lane for third a neck away off the back of the pacemaker after leading out from the pole as the start was effected. The mile rate 1-52.3.

Battle with Kiwis

■ The biggest event in Australasian Harness Racing - the Inter Dominion commences this Friday in Auckland. I will be there to give readers of this column a review of all heats and final throughout the series for both pacers and trotters which concludes on Saturday December 14.

Australia has an excellent chance of taking out the Grand Final with Bling It On (Victoria Cup winner), Cruz Bromac (NZ Cup), San Carlo (Kilmore Cup) and Colt Thirty One (Swan Hill Cup) all doing battle against the Kiwis headed

by Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen's "All Stars" team.

Local Sport Bowls ladders

■ Central Bowls Division. Saturday Pennant Division 1. 1. Kilmore, 153.11, 64. 2.

Eildon, 149.08, 61. 3. Seymour VRI, 115.97, 59. 4. Seymour, 90.11, 36. 5. Alexandra, 100.00, 35. 6. Wallan, 108.60, 32. 7. Broadford, 81.34, 29. 8. Yea, 49.08, 4.

■ Saturday Pennant Division 2. 1. Broadford, 135.95, 75. 2. Wallan, 138.84, 62. 3. Kilmore Bl;ue, 130.10, 59. 4. Seymour VRI, 105.93, 47. 5. Eildon, 111.53, 34. 6. Seymour, 84.50, 20. 7. Kilmore White, 59.62, 15. 8.

Alexandra, 66.44, 8.

■ Midweek Pennant. 1. Seymour, 145.12, 106. 2. Kilmore, 139.12, 82. 3. Seymour VRI, 129.64, 72. 4. 4. Wallan, 108.42, 62. 5.

Broadford, 91.54, 46. 6. Eildon, 87.07, 38. 7.

Alexandra, 80.04, 34. 8. Yea, 53.52, 8.

- Our thanks to Ann Argent for providing these ladder results ● Send your organisation’s sporting results by 10am Mondays to: editor@LocalMedia.com.au

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Local Sport ● From Page 83

ECDRA awards Now for Neal’s pet subject: team shooting where use is made of wind coaches to assist the shooter.

Neal said this form of long range shooting is just so much fun and it a special privilege to be part of the ECDRA team on any range.

The ECDRA has been so close throughout the year losing matches by a handful of points and on one occasion only having four shooters ( one short of a team).

In this case if one other shooter had turned up and shot an average score ECDRA would have won by a country mile.

Neal said he was dubious about taking on the role of Captain yet after a year he has found it a rewarding and yes challenging job, a job in the ECDRA that is made so easy by the way people work together.

The group he identified as the ones worth of special mention were the wind coaches.

All with slightly different styles and all who are totally dedicated to get the very best possible for their shooter.

Wind coach certificates were presented to Graeme Kerr, Terry Gee, David Wallace, Paul Watkins, Geoff James and Des Coulter.

ECDRA president Robert Chaffe closed the evening by thanking every member of the ECDRA who have worked hard to improve their skills and to assist with the development of a great club. 2019 provides a great base for an even better 2020.

He also noted that not all members could make it to the presentation evening and they were also included in his comments. ★ Saturday dawned a different to day to Thursday and it was agreed that those who were able to attend the range there would be a novelty shoot where shooters could try different classes and generally have a fun day out.

The results from the novelty shoot over 500 yds were in Target-Rifle Graeme Kerr 13, 19, 41.2 = 73.2, F-Std Glenn Chisholm 54.2, 54.2 = 108.4 F-Open Paul Watkins 48.1, F-TR Neal Hambridge 48 and Robert Irving 34.

Shooters please note that next week’s shoot is down on the calendar as a novelty shoot and there is a good chance this will be changed so please monitor the ECDRA.com.au website calendar section for the latest news after one total fire ban day there is always a possibility of extreme weather when there is no shooting so as the centre fire section of the season winds down there is bound to be changes to suit the conditions.

New shooters are most welcome to come and try this challenging sport and they are reminded to monitor the web site and the fire danger ratings as there is no shooting on days of severe and extreme fire weather.

- Rob Chaffe

Sport

Diamond Ck defeats Lower Eltham ■ A two-day round concluded on Saturday (Nov. 23) in Barclay Shield competition ofr the Diamond Valley Cricket Association.

BARCLAY SHIELD

■ Results. November 16-23. Riverside 295 S Villani 102 N Chrimes 41 D Pote 39 D Hoyne 37 K Peters 2/53 D Cocking 2/81 def by Plenty 5/ 301 G Zull 100* M Johnson 96 TK Rajarathna 36 N Chrimes 2/52 A Villani 2/86 Diamond Creek 7/228(cc) DR Gilbert 111 TN McLean 47 KC Richards 4/38 J Curtis 2/37 def Lower Eltham 144 MJ Stanley 31 IN Dombagaha Pathirage 28 DA Campbell 2/15 M Keenan 2/16 JA Ramsey 2/25 L Campitelli 2/ 43 Epping 3/143 S Kearney 53* NJ Gardiner 36* T Hughes 29 def Macleod 133 M Bosso 34 T Wise 26 BJ McKeown 3/27 M Murphy 3/37 J Lever 2/24 Rosanna 6/145 N Horsford 60* T Ranasinghe Muduyanselage 2/20 def North Eltham Wanderers 144 JC Young 26 N Pietsch 3/37 S Dunbar 2/15 O Toussaint 2/48 Bundoora 79 Z Pett 4/20 J Ridewood 2/12 D Nandana 2/16 and 44 J Ridewood 4/19 A Fotinopoulos 3/7 Z Pett 2/3 def by Heidelberg 9/ 164(dec) L Biggs 53 J Whitcher 41 D Fisher 5/ 61 J Kaminski 3/51.

MONEY SHIELD

■ Results. November 16-23. Lower Plenty 169 B Zerafa 79 LM Sirianni 28 R Siede 4/34 R Shaman 3/45 M O'Brien 2/34 def by Montmorency 3/173 C Wright 61 J Taylor 47 R Shaman 33* R Jayasiri 2/56 Eltham 6/207(cc) K Sheehan 77 G Turner 52* S Sceney 36 J Turner 3/47 J Sassella 2/45 def Research Eltham Collegians 205 J Turner 59 S Lamb 32 B Timewell 27 BM Rowe 3/32 N Gavillucci 2/36 Mernda 142 C Perrin 64 DJ Shaw 44 R Lee 3/26 SC Barnett 3/45 T Sanjeewa 2/19 and 5/57 T Sanjeewa 3/14 SC Barnett 2/16 def by Bundoora United 3/168(dec) N Rukshitha 89 M Ross 46 M Harris 2/37 Mill Park 9/307(dec) D Polius 100 J Van Meeuwen 39 J Lyon 35 L Castle 27 R Knee 26 J Abbas 4/58 MA Hayse 3/65 def Lalor Stars 147 A Manoilovski 43 R Mittica 38 MA Hayse 36 R Williams 6/60 D Polius 3/31 Banyule 8/263(cc) BL O'Connor Snr 70 MJ Hannan 39 BL Neilson 30* J Crook 28 DB Hennessy 4/81 def Old Paradians 60 MJ Hannan 3/11 JA Hannan 3/22 NP Murray 2/15 and 7/83 MJ Hannan 3/22 JA Hannan 2/45.

MASH SHIELD

■ Results. November 16-23. South Morang 202 B Riley 75* DG Watson 40 D Earp 2/56 def by Hurstbridge 288 S Corcoran 154 M Berry 44 S Wijesiri 31 K Edussooriya 25 M Jones 5/58 S Peiris 2/11 C Jayaweera 2/77 Panton Hill 9/201(cc) G Motschall 49 J Barton 41 SM Fitzgerald 28 S Tung 28 T Herath 3/57 J Culph 2/36 def by Bundoora Park 5/227 B Fox 103* R Nikeshala 47 P Singh 43 S Tung 2/23 R Ford 2/63 Thomastown United 9/274(cc) S Wijegunarathne 66 RS Dosanjh 41 J Lalios 37 R Liyanage 28 N Hewage 2/43 M Crawford 2/ 51 LM Bowden 2/56 def Greensborough 160 T Vilchez 46 R Bailey 26 J Sandford 8/48 Whittlesea 5/299(cc) N Somerville 79 ME Komen 61 N Baker 58 C Baker 47 B Bell 36* C Sexton 2/54 def Diamond Creek 228 JT Watson 50 M Elzink 47* DT Wells 45 JP Merrett 29 RS Mendis 4/44 Laurimar 7/272(cc) DA Roberts 78 L Richardson 57 AJ Nicholls 57 N Welsh 36* D Francis 3/71 SS Kethbevilage 2/51 K Murtaza 2/72 def Thomastown 194 SS Kethbevilage 45 D Ranatunga 41 B Walters 26* L Richardson 7/ 75 194 SS Kethbevilage 45 D Ranatunga 41 B Walters 26* L Richardson 7/75

B-GRADE

● Neal Hambridge and Rosco Davis.

■ Results. November 16-23. Montmorency 141 JA Coley 36 C Daw 27 J Potenza 2/13 MW Jackson 2/41 and 1/48 J Bunn 30* def by Rosanna 8/281(dec) DC Marsh 150* H Smith 45 C Daw 4/55 FJ Pendlebury 2/76 Macleod 60 N Bagai 5/17 R Tinsley 4/13 and 116 D Bosso 34 N Bagai 3/8 A Fletcher 2/ 11 def byEpping 3/107(dec) R Tinsley 49 J Wilkins 28* SP James 2/16 and 2/70 J Henkel 44

Heidelberg 9/215(cc) T Balcombe 47 A Edwards 40 G Watson 34 J Smith 28 E Smale 3/33 L Woolcock 3/76 def Riverside 9/156(cc) BT Money 34 T Balcombe 5/43 C Kostakis 3/ 65 Lalor Stars 9/245 LA Coulson 92 JW Scott 56 R Scott 45* J Murray 3/20 M Fullelove 3/78 def Bundoora 244 S Sakpal 59 R Caracella 46* C Gunn 29 V Siwas 28 JW Scott 3/33 A Jordanidis 2/37

C-GRADE

■ Results. November 16-23. Bundoora United 254 C Zealley 66 RM Slattery 62 R Singh 36 WP Gelling 26 JN Wilson 4/63 CW Asbury 3/ 28 OA McGillion 2/45 def by Banyule 8/255 RC Batchelder 53 GD Butterworth 44* ST Staples 38 JD Poyser 36 JN Wilson 36 C Sharkey 3/96 A Hamilton 2/22 Mernda 3/231(dec) P Baker 151* R Corrigan 31* N Dewan 2/35 def Mill Park 74 P Baker 6/ 19 C Simmonds 3/6 and 8/185 C Simmonds 4/ 27 S Sekhon 2/28 North Eltham Wanderers 2/185 L O'Donnell 100* D Forster 37 def Lower Plenty 146 LJ Chilcott 45 HM Hunt 28 C Lyall 3/21 BA Horkings 2/15 L O'Donnell 2/16 Old Paradians 191 EW Jones 6/72 W McEntee 2/20 def by Eltham 6/267(cc) KL Davidson 112 SE Jones 97 RJ Mifsud 3/56 JR Di Giuseppe 2/44

D-GRADE

■ Results. November 16-23. Plenty 9/249(cc) P Alexopoulos 66 J Gavin 39 A Coles 38 SR Daly 32 M Deligiorgis 28 J Hartigan 2/38 CJ Lea 2/49 def by Riverside 9/254 A Merrifield 86 J Ramsay 36 R Russell 31 J Hartigan 29* Greensborough 172 B Adamson 55 T Wellington 47 S Mirando 3/5 JD Hodgskiss 3/ 31 def byLaurimar 9/287(cc) RL Kelsey 114 SM Toull 104 H Sharma 4/30 MJ Lower 3/56 Lower Eltham 2/70(dec) S Mortell 30* LA Costa 27 and 2/65 LA Costa 26* def North Eltham Wanderers 39 LA Costa 3/1 L Burgoyne 3/3 J Scully 2/13 and 94 L Burgoyne 6/25 LA Costa 2/29 Research Eltham Collegians 115 A Cooper 37 AM Arandt 3/17 PA Davis 2/21 CM Ataryniw 2/50 def by Banyule 9/251(cc) DA Kennedy 69 SM Pinner 41 PA Davis 34 JA Neilson 30* WG Barnes 25 A Cooper 3/48 J Brown 3/50 O Irvine 2/38

E-GRADE

■ Results. November 16-23. Eltham 160 B Meredith 56 B Luker 33* S Apostola 6/29 P Moore 2/33 and 8/153 B Meredith 47 JM Waldron 31 T Jones 3/18 F Kafi 3/51 def by Thomastown United 6/324(dec) AM Basanisi 205* N James 60 B Luker 2/44 HT Sparks 2/45 Hurstbridge 121 E Dixon 36 S Thompson 3/ 18 L Hempel 2/18 DF Naylor 2/20 S McCarter 2/22 and 9/222(dec) S Joynson 40 M Harrington 40 B Lovett 29 E Dixon 29 L Ferlazzo 3/39 def

by Mernda 161 L Ferlazzo 70 GG Summers 26 G Websdale 3/8 P Holzer Acc 3/33 S Joynson 2/20 M Ward 2/58 and 4/107 GG Summers 33* DF Naylor 31 Thomastown 5/252 L Alberti 130 J Cope 42 S Bhatnager 30 S Woodhouse 2/28 def Montmorency 8/249(cc) S Woodhouse 87 B Edwards 66 S O'Brien 33 W Norton 28 R Johar 3/36 Bundoora Park 6/342 D Doddato 136 P Bishnoi 74 M Hallyburton 72 G Shankar 3/78 B Young 2/54 def Panton Hill 200 B Young 57 J Kanellos 45 J Frankenberg 31 RS Bhullar 5/30 J Martorana 3/18

F1-GRADE

■ Results. November 16-23. Riverside 6/ 298(cc) G Smyth 83* C Skiba 60 TG Money 54 J Dixon 34 C Payne 2/52 Y Gorthi 2/77 def Rosanna 185 P Swaroop 70 T Bourke 30 L Edmonds 3/22 KN Smith 3/31 J Rae 2/23 Diamond Creek 236 A McCormick 79 A Jarram 37 NJ Farren-Price 36 JM Stephen 33 T Ciarlo 3/51 N Kramer 2/38 def Macleod 72 JR Rowley 3/6 JT Ireland 2/10 NJ Farren-Price 2/11 A Jarram 2/22 Mill Park 238 A Mangrolia 98* N Oliveri 35 J Jhala 34 R Manu 4/40 C Wills 3/29 AJ White 2/37 def Bundoora 95 A Mangrolia 3/23 B Van Driel 2/36 and 5/162 J Sheahan 45 D Mills 37* AJ White 30 A Vallelonga 3/54 Old Paradians 162 DS Leslie 38 GT Hill 28 MP Cocks 25 NJ Sergi 25 D Raj 3/27 V Nain 2/

32 S Singh 2/40 def by South Morang 231 N Singh 49 B Nehra 43 V Sharma 36 V Nain 32 GT Hill 3/33 NJ Sergi 3/62

F2-GRADE

■ Results. November 16-23.Lower Plenty 201 S Nayef 78 B Gilbert 44 N Simons 4/67 C Nickson 3/21 C Avola 2/23 def Whittlesea 156 N Simons 93 B Gilbert 3/13 D Dash 2/19 G Dumbrell 2/25 Rosanna 86 M Newell 4/7 (inc hat-trick) and 1/95 J Evans 57* def by Riverside 4/124 J Miles 33 M Amenta 28* S Gunturu 2/18 Banyule 221 ZJ Brown 69 TE Hope 42 JT Perugini 36 S Kathi 3/9 P Hannah 3/56 TF Meehan 2/29 def Heidelberg 84 FA Davis 4/22 JT Perugini 3/7 and 6/90(cc) H Woodhouse 31 MP Delaney 2/9 Lalor Stars 112 R Ackland 4/34 K Whitcher 3/20 A Cole 2/13 def by Lower Eltham 9/219(cc) J Mitchell 83* R Ackland 28* C Brown 26 P Silva 6/55 J Hayse 2/31

F3-GRADE

■ Results. November 16-23.Epping 100 R Sequeira 26* B Neilson 4/18 HW Connell 2/19 R McCormick 2/24 def by Diamond Creek 193 HW Connell 57 A Pendry 44 S Farrar 40 R Sequeira 3/28 T Kunelius 2/10 N Talevski 2/35 North Eltham Wanderers 150 H Roberts 44* C Webb 4/26 G Logeswaran 3/42 A Van Lohuizen 2/11 and 2/66 S Knight 25 def by Bundoora United 5/181(dec) B Gaff 78 A Van Lohuizen 62 V Greenhill 3/19 Thomastown United 8/261(cc) SJ Moore 97 GS Mahal 28 H Oruc 27 S Sharma 2/46 CW Rathnayake 2/65 def Old Paradians 156 CO Fernando 63 J D'Avoine 5/8 Research Eltham Collegians 199 A Perrett 103* RR Sharan 3/40 def by Plenty 9/200(cc) T Weir 50 ZT Johns 37 O Willis 3/46 G McGrath 2/35

G1-GRADE

■ Results. November 16-23.Diamond Creek 1 196 SA Hay 55 G Faulkner 40 G Shallard 33 LT Versteegen 32 MM Bonadio 3/24 D Jenkins 3/ 30 DS Crain 3/38 def by Laurimar Black 3/199 D Palladino 81 M Stoneham 69* DS Crain 28* E Michael 2/32 South Morang 9/99 S Thavaraj 35 L Xavier 26* S Chopra 3/19def Mernda 95 S Boppidi 25 L Xavier 4/19 JN Ramalingam 2/6 N Sriskandharajah 2/21 Thomastown 3/151(dec) PW Howes 38 P Richardson 36* def Montmorency 143 T Williams 57 N Laurie 28* C Mamidanna 2/7 and 4/ 84 K Williams 31 MJ Howes 2/32 Laurimar Teal 154 A Macchion 65 A Hoogenraad 25 R Tomasiello 3/36 def by Diamond Creek 2 5/177 S Mangin 93* C Pilatti 30* A Vervoort 5/50

UNDER 18 BLUE

■ Results. November 22-29, December 1.

Bundoora United vDiamond Creek 156 Y Sharma 3/16 M Zealley 2/8 N.J Telfer Reserve Mernda 0/36(dec) v Research Eltham Collegians 34 ZJ Davies 2/4 JL Ladiges-Tucker 2/9 and 1/26 Montmorency Black v Bundoora Park 8/ 274(cc) T McCarthy 99 B Healy 53 P Bishnoi 48 S Miller 25 P Watson 2/30

UNDER 16 BLUE

■ Results. November 29-December 1.

Bundoora United 1/12 v Montmorency 139 S Norton 65* S Culhane 4/8 B Cass 2/14 Diamond Creek v Epping 8/162(cc) N Sharma 80* K Lawry 32 Plenty 133 E Weir 38* C McEvoy 25 L King 2/17 v Mernda 1/24 Research Eltham Collegians v Rosanna 161 T Bourke 48 A Goswami 44 A Asdagi 3/20 S Warrillow 2/23

UNDER 16 TEAL

■ Results. November 22-29, December 1.

Macleod v Whittlesea 9/122(cc) MR Russell 51.

Bundoora Park 4/242(cc) J Martorana 70* ZP Howell 66* L Sharma 31 H Caruso 28 v Laurimar.

Riverside v Hurstbridge/Panton Hill 8/ 208(cc) S Tung 66* B Lovett 65* O Gleeson 2/ 5 J Atkinson 2/15 LAtkinson 2/37.

Banyule 105 v Lower Plenty/Lower Eltham 0/0

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Local History

Sister Olive won the 1921 Melbourne Cup ■ Sister Olive was a three-year-old filly when she won the Melbourne Cup back in 1921.

Jer jockey Teddy O’Sullivan guided her home in a time of three minutes 27.75 seconds.

Nine years later the Cup was won in exactly the same time, the horse – Phar Lap. This Saturday (Dec. 15) sees the running of the Sister Olive Handicap, over 3000 metres, at the Yea Picnic Races.

The local connection is that Sister Olive was trained at Molesworth.

Sister Olive was originally trained

by Jack Williams to be a sprinter, but it wasn’t until jockey O’Sullivan took her out for a test that her true potential was discovered.

After running her, O’Sullivan informed Williams he was training Sister Olive for the wrong races. According to O’Sullivan she was a natural stayer.

At the 1921 Melbourne Cup, Sister Olive began the race approaching the leading group of three and O’Sullivan nursed her through all the way.

As the 16/1 chance raced around the bend for home, O’Sullivan urged the filly along to gain three lengths over Amazonia and win the race.

She raced home in a time of three minutes 27.75 seconds.

The Argus newspaper reported on the betting on the 1921 Melbourne Cup with the headline: ‘Olive! You Beauty!’

“There were several score of men on the course who were delighted with Sister Olive's victory.

“They were the bookmakers.

“Not for a number of years had such a long-priced competitor won the Melbourne Cup, and they celebrated accordingly, by cheering-, yelling, throwing their hats, in the air. and waltzing around with one another on the. grass. .

“During the race, however, they were the most unconcerned Iot of people on the c ourse. A win for any one of the favourites meant paying out a/small fortune.”

The Argus had described the lead-up to the race: “It was a sweltering day; a day of low visibility, and drops of rain were on the footpaths as early as 8 o'clock in the morning.

“From that moment it was known that the day was not to be a riot of colour. The more courageous of the women wore their favour ite colours, but they had a second string in a raincoat.

“But alas! In many ca ses the ust coat, light, and in harmony with the costume, had to serve as a raincoat.

“It was a flimsy creation which held the dust, and the dust held tbe moisture.

“At ten minutes to 2 o'clock there was a large quantity of dust at Flemington apart from that which was on tlie ground. And then the rain came, not heavily, but in large drops which might have boen, dodged if people .had not rushed for cover.”

Press correspondent ‘Booklyn’ wrote: “People flock to Flemington on the first Tuesday in November each year to see the Melbourne Cup decided.

“The event is recognised as Australia's most important race and usually the pick of the horses likely to run out a strenuous two miles compete.

“This year the race was still looked upon as a great event, but

“One wonders what his feelings are to win the Melbourne Cup. “Yes, Mr. Norman is a supremely happy man.”

Writer ‘Cardigan’ in The Arrow noted: “Sister Olive's Melbourne Cup win only goes to again demonstrate that a fair staying three-yearold is a hard nut to crack in the big Flemington race.

“They have the pull in the weights over the older horses, and it is marvellous what difference a few pounds makes at the end of a fast run two miles race.

“Strictly on form it was hard to stand Sister Olive, as although I selected her in these columns last week as the best of the outsiders, I could not by any stretch of imagination see her beating Purser, and that was the general opinion of those that saw the Caulfield Cup. “In that race Purser finished better than her, and was meeting her on much the same terms. However, she has evidently improved with racing, and is a genuine stayer, whereas Purser found the last furlong too much. ● Sister Olive wins the Melbourne Cup in 1921.

“To look at Sister Olive is a very “Weight will tell, but every one nice mare, being a chestnut somewith the instincts of a sportsman what after the same color as Richhopes that the champion will have a mond Main, and has a white face good passage and will win or fail on and hind leg.

“She is not massive, but is a mehis merits.

“His opponents, a good looking, dium-sized filly, thickly set, and next well trained lot of thoroughbreds, year should be a very fine mare.

“Her owner, Mr. Fred Norman, have made theirway to the post. The is an enthusiastic owner, breeder and suspense is almost unbearable.

“One turns to look at the scene. punter, and his success would be Every seat in the grandstands and very popular amongst Melbourne other places of vantage are occu- sporting men, as he is a prominent member of the Victorian Club, and pied.

“The spacious lawns are black takes an active interest in the affairs with people. What a densely packed of that body.

“He bred Sister Olive himself, crowd. Among them are several poor, helpless creatures in their cots. and owns her sire, Red Dennis, “Yes, there was a war, but to-day whom racegoers in Sydney will re● The Argus (Nov. 2, 1921) reported the Cup win. we must forget such things. After all, member as being a member of W. added interest was given to it because “Different in colour, but in mark- the great clash of arms twas only a Kelso's team not many years ago.” a Western Australian-owned horse, ings somewhat similar to Carbine, passing cog in the wheel of time.

Bluebloods.com says: “Red DenEurythmic, had been set the task of maybe a heritage from his great rela“The weather is anxiously nis was one of so many imported equalling Carbine's record estab- tive, Eurythmic leisurely makes his watched, for it is cloudy, close and horses to race in Australia during and lished 31 years ago, and among the way down the straight, his massive warm. Just before the third race some immediately after the Great War and great throng were many people from shoulders showing tremendous light rain falls and a few minutes prior in a brief career on Australian tracks the Western State. power. to the Cup there is a clap of thunder the son of the very good sire (but “Like thousands of others they had “Then McLachlan wheels him and up go umbrellas. poor racehorse), Tredennis, won the worked themselves up to an unusual round and in a second wonderful ac“But it is nothing. The roar in the valuable Australia Day Cup at the state of excitement and expectation. tion is brought into play. vicinity of the betting ring has almost old Williamstown course.

“Could it be possible that another “There is the movement of the ceased, and a strange quietness “The filly’s dam, Jubilee Queen, Carbine had arisen? Would Euryth- greyhound on a bigger scale. It is a reigns. was equine royalty, being by the exmic perform the almost impossible free and easy gait and the well de“All eyes are turned in the one cellent stallion Positano (the sire of task? veloped muscles work with fascinat- direction, watching the riders of 25 four Melbourne Cup winners) from “The doings of Carbine and Eu- ing regularity. horses lining them up at the barrier. the imported mare Tragedy Queen, rythmic have been discussed in ev“He quickens his pace, and a Where is the favourite? There he is, the dam of the 1910 Cup winner and ery detail, and from all aspects the great driving force comes into action about seventh from the rails. He is champion sire, Comedy King. general consensus of opinion was as if some unseen piston rod is pro- skittish.

“When retired to stud Sister Olthat if Eurythmic succeeded he pelling the whole.

“Up go the ropes and at the same ive would continue the female line would not be Carbine's equal but his “He strides along with apparently instant there is a cry, "Eurythmic is excellence as the dam of the star superior. a featherweight in the saddle, but away badly." And so he was. miler Manolive and fourth dam of “A whisper goes round the course before the end of the journey those “Passing the stand, however, he the Hall of Famer Tobin Bronze.” that Dempsey, who has ridden Eu- 145 pounds will not be such a light was in a much better position than The Age newspaper reported: rythmic in all his races since the burden. he was last year, when he was half “Residents of Yea were delighted champion left Western Australia, “Good to look upon and fit to race turned round when the barrier rose. when the news came to hand that would be.unable to ride. What a pity! for a kingdom this is the Eurythmic “Racing in the middle of the field the locally bred mare Sister Olive Dempsey knew all the peculiarities who came into the racing world and he is still nicely placed. Six furlongs had won the Melbourne Cup. of the horse. proved himself a peer among his from home lightly weighted horses “Red Dennis, her sire, for sev“W. H. McLachlan, who has rid kind. have, and are still, making the tasks eral years has been on Mr. den in many Melbourne Cups, and “This is the great horse that many of the heavy weights more difficult. Norman’s Yea property, the has won three of them, is to have the times has taught a large section of “At the home turn Eurythmic is Clarendon Stud Farm, were greatly mount. the com munity of the Common- within striking distance, going well interested in Sister Olive's pros“The.time draws near. Never has wealth, just as the boys from the with in himself, and looking all over pects.” a racecourse crowd so anxiously Swan River and our footballers did a winner, for we all know his great Mr Norman had raced a number awaited a Melbourne Cup. recently, and ·just as others will pace. Some thing has happened. of horses with the prefix “Sister’, “Here comes the champion, for surely do, that Western Australia "The favourite; look at him!" believing it was lucky for him. These if he wins or loses he is Australia's must be reckoned with in sport and “In a second he has dropped out included Sister Flo and Sister Pachampion to-day. pastimes as in other things. of the race, and the well bred filly tience. ‘Olive’ was named after his “The genuine cheers as the hand“Once before in 1905 a Western Sister Olive has won, the Cup for daughter Olive. some chestnut steps on to the track Australian owned horse won the Mr. F. W. Norman, one of the most The Standard said: “Nearly all are good to listen to, and one realises Melbourne Cup, but he did not have popular members of the Victorian the Alexandra "punters" had their that racing is the salt of life to many. the burden of 10.5 on his back. money on the "also rans”.”

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SEYMOUR DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION SCORES AT A GLANCE A-GRADE

■ Results. Round 7. Saturdays, November 16 and 23. Eastern Hill 142 S Feery 66 CA Malcolm 3/32 B Tarran 2/0 C Armstrong 2/35 def by Yea Tigers 4/144 C Armstrong 83* B Tarran 31 BG Bryant 3/27.

Kilmore 172 J Buttler 41 AR Lovick 38 S Topham 25 W Dundon 5/63 LWatts 3/31 L Irving 2/32 v Tallarook 9/302(cc) 1 6 Seymour 10/182 S Van Duinen 40 C Hogan 39 D Murphy 25 B Hickey 4/52 JP Bradshaw 3/35 def by Broadford 221 JP Bradshaw 64 AA Gleeson 44 G Hobba 27 D Anderson 4/53 H Gawne 2/30

B-GRADE

■ Results. Saturday, November 23. Avenel 178 M Waghorn 4/37 A Dowling 2/32 L Beattie 2/32 def Yea Tigers 128 M Waghorn 84* Broadford 162 C Stute 31 H Zanko 30 PD Withers 28 J Delaney 3/29 J Pryor 2/37 def Pyalong 9/152 J Pryor 38 JP Ryan 29 L Collier 2/18 AD Withers 2/23 MG Moran 2/43 Tallarook 4/201(cc) D Arandt 63 A Howard 58* R Britten 2/27 def Puckapunyal 186 S Herring 95 J Marshall 48 A Dundon 3/36 S Watts 2/21 R Flint 2/37 Alexandra 4/98 S Parker 44* C Friswell 28 A Pearson 2/18 def Kilmore 6/90 K Craddock 59* J Leary 3/16 Royals 3/141 S Tang 2/32 def Eastern Hill 135 M Hall 29

C-GRADE

■ Results. Saturday, November 23. Kilmore 2/75 def Avenel 70 Puckapunyal Wanderers def Royals Broadford Red 119 C Hopkins 32 def by Eastern Hill 210 G Veginadu 3/29 M Egan 2/ 6 A Baker 2/36 MA Elbourne 2/48 Pyalong 1/95 def Broadford Black Seymour: Bye Alexandra def Puckapunyal Nomads

UNDER 16

■ Results. Sunday, November 24. Eastern Hill 101 def by Broadford 9/116(cc) Kilmore 7/136(cc) T Manuel 42 X Stute 30 def byAlexandra/Yea 6/145 J Squire 2/7

UNDER 14

■ Results. Saturday, November 23. Eastern Hill 5/78(cc) def Broadford 69 Kilmore White 5/97 Z Osmond 30* def Alexandra 6/95(cc) D Christie 2/8 Tallarook 9/57(cc) B Munari-O'Dwyer 2/ 2 X Stute 2/8 def by Kilmore Blue 2/60

Local Racing Races on Dec. 14 ■ After a successful meeting on November 16, the newly amalgamated Yea and St Pats Racing Club is looking forward to the running of the famed Sister Olive Handicap on Saturday December 14 over 3000 metres.

This is the longest race on the Picnic circuit.

The three horses who placed in the Whanregarwen PastoralHandicap on November 16, including It Could Be You trained

by Seymour trainer Gordon Strang, are eligible for a $1000 bonus, should one win the Sister Olive.

The December 14 meeting at Yea is a great venue for end of year break ups as there are options from eight to,80 people with plenty of catering options .

Yea Picnic Races is a family day out, with free pony rides and free all day activities from the Kelly Sports group.

This year there is a corporate marquee in conjunction with the popular radio show “Off the bench hosted by Liam Pickeringand Scott Cummings . The package includes an all day food and drink package and much more.

For information on all packages go to the Yea and St Pats site at Countryracing.com or call the club direct on 5797 2955 or 0438 048 178.

- Denis Smith

Sport

Yea Tigers undefeated ■ Yea Tigers A-Grade continued their undefeated run with a sound victory over Eastern Hill in the two-day competition completed last Saturday (Nov. 23).

A-GRADE: EASTERN HILL V YEA

Eastern Hill def by Yea Tigers Venue: Kings Park Reserve Umpire: Timothy Hanson Result: Eastern Hill lost First Innings Toss won by: Yea Tigers Batted first: Eastern Hill 1st Innings - Eastern Hill B. Speecxhley, b A. Chisholm ........................ 4 A. Sinclair, b C.A. Malcolm .......................... 11 D. Bergowicz, c D.L. Malcolm, b M. Steiner .............................................. 12 S. Feery, c A. Chisholm, b C.A. Malcolm ..... 66 B.G. Bryant, b C. Armstrong ......................... 13 R. Gardner, c D.L. Malcolm, b R. Akers ........ 0 T. Peacock, C & b B. Tarran ......................... 17 T. Rudd-Schmidt, lbw b B. Tarran .................. 0 F. Lewis, not out .............................................. 0 D. Bergowicz, dnb F.J. Lewis, dnb Extras (nb 6, w 5, b 8, lb 2) ............................ 15 Total .............................................................. 142 Overs .......................................................... 70.1 FOW: 5 (B. Speechley), 22 (D. Bergowicz), 29 (A. Sinclair), 52 (B.G. Bryant), 67 (R. Gardiner), 142 (T. Peacock), 142 (T. Rudd-Schmidt), 142 (S. Feery).

Bowling (O-M-W-R): A. Chisholm 13.0-3-1-36, M. Steiner 14.0-7-1-19, C.A. Malcom 14.1-5-332, C. Armstrong 15.0-6-2-35, W. Dalton 12.09-0-10, R. Akers 1.0-1-1-0, B. Tarran 1.0-1-2-0.

1st Innings - Yea Tigers D. O’Dwyer, c D. Bergowicz, b B.G. Bryant .............................................. 6 +D.L. Malcolm, b D. Bergowicz .................... 1 B. Tarran, b B.G. Bryant ................................ 31 C. Armstrong, not out ..................................... 83 D. Pell, lbw b B.G. Bruant ............................... 1 +R. Akers, not out ............................................ 8 L. Smith, dnb *M. Steiner, dnb W. Dalton, dnb A. Chisholm, dnb A. Butterworth, dnb C.A. Malcolm, dnb Extras (nb 1, w 3, b 0, lb 10) .......................... 14 Total ......................................................... 4/144 Overs ......................................................... 51.0 FOW: 6 (D. O’Dwyer), 20 (D.L. Malcolm), 105 (B. Tarran), 111 (D. Pell).

Bowling: B.G. Bryant 17.0-7-3-27, F. Lewis 2.01-0-0, D. Bergowicz 12.0-4-1-27, T. RuddSchmidt 10.0-2-0-28, T. Peacock 2.0-0-0-7, F.J. Lewis 4.0-0-0-15, B. Speechley 2.0-0-0-15, A. Sinclair 0-0-13.

B-GRADE: AVENEL V YEA

Avenel def Yea Tigers Venue:Avenel Recreation Reserve Result: Avenel won First Innings Toss won by Avenel Batted first: Avenel 1st Innings - Avenel Extras (nb 9, w 8, b 10, lb 4) ......................... 31 Total .............................................................. 178 Overs .......................................................... 34.0 Bowling: L. Beattie 7.0-0-2-32, A. McSpeerin 6.0-1-0-15, A/ Dowling 6.0-0-2-32, T. McMahon 4.0-0-1-35, M. Waghorn 8.0-0-4-37, M. Ryan 3.0-0-0-13.

1st Innings - Yea Tigers M. Waghorn, not out ...................................... 84 J. Johnson, c ? b J. Kanters ............................ 3 A. Dowling, c J. Aiken, b R.M. Brown .......... 11 E. Neilson, b R.M. Brown ............................... 3 L. Beattie, c ? b R.M. Brown .......................... 6 *A. McSpeerin, c ? b B. Tempest .................. 6 T. McMahon, b J. Smith ................................. 6 I. Porter, b B. Tempest .................................... 1 M. Ryan, b J. Smith ........................................0 M. Cudmore, b B.M. Clark .............................. 1 F. Ryan, run out ................................................ 0 Extras (nb 2, w 2, b 1, lb 2) ............................. 7 Total ............................................................ 128 Overs ........................................................... 39.4

ALEXANDRA V KILMORE Alexandra def Kilmore Venue: Leckie Park

● Yea A-Grade batted 4/144 against Eastern Hill at Kings Park on Saturday (Nov. 23). Cam Armstrong hit 83. Photo: Ross Malcolm.

Result:Alexandra won First Innings S. Brown, c ? b J.J. Ferrier ............................. 0 Toss won by: Kilmore S. Micallef, c ? b J. Southam ......................... 0 Batted first: Kilmore D. Kerrigan, c ? b J.J. Ferrier ......................... 3 1st Innings - Kilmore P. Lilburn, c ? b J.J. Ferrier ........................... 1 +K. Craddock, not out .................................... 59 S. Partridger, c ? b J.J. Ferrier ........................ 3 P. McDonald, b J. Leary ................................. 0 M. Isles, b D. Allan ........................................ 4 E.A. Frendo, b J. Leary ................................... 7 D. Munnings, c ? b T. Ward ............................ 3 C. Partridge, b J. Leary ................................... 0 D.R. Heppell, b ............................................... 2 D. MacBean, c N. Stewart, b J. Kidd ............. 1 T. Lilburn, not out T. Ward ............................. 0 *D. Manuel, c B. Waixel, b W. Ellis .............. 0 W. Denney, c ? b ............................................ 1 B. Proctor, c J. Bourke, b B. Waixel .............. 11 A. Pearson, not out ........................................ 10 M. Isles, not out ............................................... 6 Extras (nb 1, w 7, b 2, lb 1) ........................... 11 A. Pearson, dnb Total ............................................................... 38 T. Manuel, dnb Overs ......................................................... 18.0 J. Denney, dnb FOW: o (S. Micallef), 1 (S. Brown), 5 (P. Extras (nb 1, w 2, b 3, lb 0) ............................. 6 Milburn), 8 (S. Partridge), 12 (D. Kerrigan), 20 Total ............................................................. 6/90 )M. Isles), 21 (D. Munnings), 23 (T. Lilburn), 24 Overs .......................................................... 45.0 (D.R. Heppell).

FOW: 3 (P. McDonald), 15 (E.A. Frendo), 15 Bowling: J. Southam, 4.0-0-2-5, J.J. Ferrier 3.0(C. Patridge), 28 (D. MacBean)(, 32 (D. 0-3-9, D. Allan 2.0-0-1-4, T. Ward 2.0-0-2-2, A. Manuel), 69 (B. Proctor) Lee 2.0-0-0-4, T. Polson 1.0-0-0-1.

Bowling: J. Leary 9.0-2-3-16, J. Geldart 9.0-61st Innings - Alexandra 1-9, N. Stewart 8.0-2-9-17, J. Kidd 7.0-3-1-12, M. Mawson, c S. Partridge, b S. Brown .......... 0 W. Ellis 5.0-1-1-13, B. Waixel 4.0-0-0-15, J. D. Allan, c D.R. Heppell, b A. Pearson ......... 0 Reynolds 3.0-1-0-5. ***, c A. Pearson, b D.R. Heppell ................. 0 1st Innings - Alexandra J. Sloane, c & b A. Pearson ............................ 3 J. Reynolds, c K. Craddock, b B. Proctor ........ 1 T. Polson, c D.R. Heppell, b A. Pearson ........ 0 C. Friswell, c C. Partridge, b J. Denney ........ 28 D. Waixel, not out .......................................... 30 S. Parker, not out ........................................... 44 D. Burns, not out ............................................ 6 J. Williamson, b A. Pearson ........................... 0 J.J. Ferrier, dnb B. Waixel, b A. Pearson .................................. 3 J. Southam dnb J. Bourke, not out ........................................... 16 T. Ward, dnb J. Kidd, dnb A. Lee, dnb J. Leary, dnb Extras (nb 2, w 1, b 0, lb 0) ............................. 3 W. Ellis, dnb Total ............................................................ 5/42 J. Geldart, dnb Overs .......................................................... 23.0 N. Stewart, dnb Bowling: S. Brown 8.0-4-1-14, A. Pearson 4.0J. Ladd, dnb D. Kerrigan 6.0-4-0-4, D.R. Heppell 4.0Extras (nb 4, w 0, b 0, lb 2) ............................. 6 2-3-2, 0-0-22, D. Munnings 1.0-1-0-0.

Total ........................................................... 4/98 UNDER 14: Overs .......................................................... 31.0 FOW: 5 (J. Reynolds), 39 (C. Friswell), 43 (J. KILMORE WHITE V Williamson, 55 (B. Waixel).

ALEXANDRA Bowling: E.A. Frendo 5.0-2-0-6, B. Proctor 6.01-1-20, J. Denney 4.0-0-1-21, A. Pearson 5.0-1Kilmore won First Innings 2-18, M. Isles 1.0-0-0-5, D. Manuel 6.0-2-0-14.

Toss won by: Kilmore White 1st Innings - Alexandra C-GRADE: Extras (nb 5, w 22, b 7, lb 2) .......................... 36 KILMORE V ALEXANDRA Total .................................................... 6/95 (cc) Kilmolre def byAlexandra Overs ......................................................... 25.0 Venue: L.B. Davern Reserve 1st Innings - Kilmore White Result: Kilmore lost First Innings Extras (nb 6, w 5, b 0, lb 0) ........................... 11 Toss won by: Kilmore Total ........................................................... 5/97 Batted first: Kilmore Overs .......................................................... 23.3

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