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Where is Charli?

● Charli Harris ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing teenager Charli Harris.

The 15-year-old was last seen on July 23 in Kalkallo but is known to frequent the Meadows Heights, Broadmeadows and Craigieburn areas.

She is described as 150cm tall with a thin build and black hair and was wearing a grey Champion hooded top.

Investigators have released an image of Charli in the hope that someone may have information on her current whereabouts.

Anyone who sees Charli is urged to contact Craigieburn Police Station on 9303 4433.

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Thom’town charges

■ A Protective Service Officer has been charged following an internal investigation.

The PSO, from the Transit and Public Safety Command, was charged with unlawful assault and assault with a weapon.

The alleged incident was said to have taken place on September 13 last year in Thomastown while the PSO was on duty, said the Victoria Police Media Unit.

● Kirk Turner ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing teenager Kirk Turner.

The 15-year-old was last seen at his Doreen home about 11pm on Tuesday, July 14.

He was wearing a grey hooded top, navy blue track pants and carrying a black backpack.

Kirk is about 175cm tall, medium build, dark hair shaved on top and has an ear-ring in his left ear.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare as his disappearance is out of character.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Mernda Police Station on 9216 1200.

Seymour burglary

6 dwellings OK

■ A permit which allows six dwellings on a property at 20 and 22 Roseland Crescent, Hoppers Crossing, has been allowed

by Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Member Alison Glynn.

Wyndham City Counci’s decision was varied. Gheorghe-Dan Breaz and others were the applicants.

Alzheimers case ■ Police have appealing for public assistance to help locate missing woman Guoling Zhang, 67, last seen on Friday (July 31) at Wilma Court, Doncaster.

She usually walks every day between Doncaster Rd and the Eastlink trail or Tram Rd and Blackburn Rd but is usually back within the hour. She is 158cm tall, and has Alzheimers disease.

● This fishing boat and trailer was stolen from a Seymour storage facility ■ Detectives from Mitchell Crime Investigation Unit are investigating following a burglary at a self-storage facility in Seymour last week.

Investigators were told offenders forced entry into several storage units at the premises on Oak St between July 23-27.

The unknown offenders stole a fishing boat and trailer with a registration of Y57928 as well as boxes of distinctive clothing.

Anyone with information is urged contact either Senior Constable Amy Voisey at Mitchell Crime Investigation Unit on 5735 0216, Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report online at www.crimestoppers vic.com.au

Masks covered

■ Dr Lachlan Fraser of Marysville advises: “It's easy to pop on a face mask but it doesn't end there. They are used to contain coronavirus on the outside from others, or to keep it on the inside if coming from the wearer.

“If you touch your mask you should use hand sanitiser or washing each time where possible.

Disposable masks should be discarded after 4 hours continuous use due to moisture accumulation. Reusable ones should be washed with soap and water and dried overnight. Masks should not be shared. If reusing the mask in public, open a plastic bag out (cut if necessary), place mask in, use hand sanitiser and close bag.

“Generally, one hand can be the "dirty" hand for touching such possibly contaminated surfaces and cleaned when the task is completed.

Murrindindi Shire has one active COVID-19 case, Mansfield has four and there are scores in the adjoining shires. Let's keep it to the minimum. My impression is that most people are coping reasonably well in our region with the massive changes to jobs, school, recreation and social interaction. Well done everyone. Those impacted by the Black Saturday bushfires developed a certain resilience and endurance from that major catastrophe, putting them in good stead to weather the current crisis.”

Water World opening ■ The Warburton Water World play park with a playground and spaces for community members will be opening later this year, when COVID-19 restrictions ease, thanks to a partnership between Yarra Ranges Council, the Federal Government and the Warburton community.

$1.78m for sport

■ Two sporting reserves in Mitchell Shire will get a boost of $1,778,000 across three projects.

There will be upgrading the main oval lights and change rooms at Greenhill Recreation Reserve in Wallan, while two multipurpose tennis and netball courts will be upgraded at LB Davern Reserve in Wandong, says Mayor Cr David Lowe.

K’lake West plans

■ Murrindindi Shire Council is holding an online consultation session at 7pm on Thursday, August 13, to gather feedback from the community on the initial concept plan for the Kinglake West - Pheasant Creek Streetscape Upgrade.

The initial concept plan aims to improve the appearance of the main street from Jorgensen Pde to Watsons Rd ● Regular news updates for all editions can be seen at: www.LocalPaper.com.au

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Ticks & Crosses

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A woman ignored Coronavirus restrictions saying that she drove up the Hume Hwy from Melbourne to Wodonga to get a McDonalds hamburger.

She would have passed Maccas outlets at Wallan and Euroa, as well as off-highway stores at Seymour and Wangaratta.

Murrindindi Council persists in trying to join the Kinglake West and Pheasant Creek communities into one place name. The Council, based at Alexandra, often gets the spelling incorrect for Aitken Crescent and the Frank Thomson Reserve at Kinglake. And, by the way, it’s the Yea Shire Hall, not the Yea ‘Town Hall’.

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● Tree planting at the Cheviot Tunnel on Sunday.

Photo: Rotary Club of Alexandra Yea and Alexandra Rotarians joined withYea River Landcare Group and Friends of the Goulburn Valley Rail Trail on Sunday (Aug. 2) to plant trees not far from Cheviot Tunnel. They were joined by volunteers from the Cycle Dindi group.

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As this edition goes to press, weather bureau staff predict that snow could reach Yarra Glen, Lake Eildon and other local areas. Snowfalls of 15 to 20 cm are also likely over Victorian alpine areas.

● Helen Haines MHR with friends in High St, Yea, last week.

Indi MHR Helen Haines - complete with orange station wagon and or ange caravan - visited Yea,Yarck and Flowerdale last week. Dr Haines said: “Flowerdale is one of the most southerly communities in Indi, and meeting the kids at Flowerdale Primary School was a highlight on July 31, where Principal Sandra Horwood introduced me to the older students studying the roles and responsibilities of Federal, State and Local Government.”

Dr Haines said: “They asked me about my job and life as the Independent Federal Member for Indi.

But the best questions were about where I went to primary school (the one-teacher Eurack State School 3448, student population 12), and my pets (ever-growing Angus steers, herd size 24).”

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Marion Stott has been an inte gral part of the Yarra Ranges community for more than 40 years, through her involvement with playgroups, history and community groups. She's been heavily involved with the Mooorolbark Community Centre since its opening more than 40 years ago, delivering Gymbaroo every week before the COVID-19 pandemic. An interview with Marion appears at theYarra Ranges Shire website.

The Victorian Government is recruiting forest firefighters who are ready to step up and help protect their communities and the environment this bushfire season.

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

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

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Vale Kath McCracken ■ Fond memories of educating several generations of Yea school children have been reignited as local families pay tribute to the life of Kath McCracken who died last week.

Aged 98, and born as Kathleen Quinlan on September 28, 1921, she died on Tuesday last week (July 28).

Kath was eldest daughter of John and Doreen Quinlan (both dec) She was sister of Jack, Mary, Pat, Frank, Bernard(all dec.), Tim, Laurence and their respective families.

She was the wife of Stuart (dec.).

Kath was involved in many Yea community activities, one of which was the Yea Agriocultural, Pastoral and Horticultural Society.

A funeral service is planned for 1pm tomorrow (Thurs.).

● Kath McCracken

Have your say about Kinglake-Pheasant Ck

● Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Pheasant Creek. Photo: Google Maps ■ Murrindindi Shire Council is holding an “However, we will need to secure funding to online consultation session to gather opinions complete the construction and will be seeking from the community on the initial concept plan grant funding to deliver the works, hopefully in for the ‘Kinglake West - Pheasant Creek the next couple of years.

Streetscape Upgrade’.

“We're encouraging community members to Kinglake West Ward Councillor, Eric Lord- register in advance for the online consultation ing , says he is excited about the Project and session. It's a great opportunity to learn more looks forward to hearing what the community about the plan and share your thoughts and ideas. has to say about the initial concept plan.

“While the majority of the session will be The online session will be held at 7pm on focused on the Streetscape Upgrade Project, Thursday, August 13. we woud also like to talk about another issue.

“The initial concept plan aims to improve “Community members might be aware that the function, safety and appearance of the main following inadvertent damage by a Council constreet from Jorgensen Pde to Watsons Rd,” Cr tractors, we needed to remove most of an estabLording said. lished tree at the Kinglake West Bushfire Me“It includes upgrading and formalising the morial. parking area that sits adjacent to the Flying Tarts “We know this has caused the community Bakery and also looks at establishing town-en- great sadness - it has caused us distress as well. try points.

“We would like to work with the community “This means creating new town-entry and help create something memorable from the signage at either end of the town to let people stump of the tree (in its current location) and the know they are entering a township. trunk that has already been removed.

“This idea originally came from the Kinglake “One idea is to have a local artist create a Ranges, Flowerdale and Toolangi Planning and sculpture from the tree. We think this is a wonDesign Framework. derful idea.

“Further to the town-entry signage, we are “We are open to further suggestions from the also interested in hearing what the community community, so if this is of interest to you, please thinks about narrowing the road width on the join us online. approach to the town.

“Registrations for the online consultation are “This signifies to drivers they are about to essential. enter a township, which is a useful safety mea“Please visit murrindindi.vic.gov.au/ sure, as it generally encourages traffic to slow projects to register. down. Landscaping and beautification is also “Once you have registered, you will receive proposed. a registration acknowledgement email with de“We are in the early stages of the Project, so tails on how to join the online consultation seswe're keen to gather as many ideas as possible sion - so keep this email somewhere safe. If so the upgrade really works for the Kinglake you'd like to discuss the initial concept plan for West - Pheasant Creek community. the Project, please give Council a call on 5772 “At this stage, we have Council-funding to 0333. Feedback is open from August 5 - Sepundertake the detailed design for the Project. tember 2,” Cr Lording said.

Virus Cases

by Postcodes REGIONAL EDITION Postcode. Cases. Active. Suburbs.

3750. 65. 48. Wollert 3722. 3. 0. Barwite, Mansfield, Mirimbah 3097. 2. 0. Bend Of Islands, Kangaroo Ground, Watsons Creek 3660. 2. 0. Caveat, Dropmore, Highlands, Hilldene, Kerrisdale, Northwood, Seymour, 3717. 2. 0. Flowerdale, Ghin Ghin, Glenburn, Homewood, Killingworth, Limestone, Murrindindi, Yea 3096. 1. 1. Wattle Glen 3761. 1. 1. St Andrews 3778. 1. 1. Fernshaw, Narbethong 3666. 1. 0. Balmattum, Creightons Creek, Euroa, Gooram, Kelvin View, Kithbrook, Longwood East, Miepoll, Moglonemby, Molka, Pranjip, Riggs Creek, Ruffy, Sheans Creek, Strathbogie, Tarcombe 3759. 1. 0. Panton Hill LILYDALE & YARRA VALLEY EDITION Postcode. Cases. Active. Suburbs.

3137. 57. 50. Kilsyth, Kilsyth South 3140, 11. 10. Lilydale 3765. 9. 8. Montrose 3116. 8. 4. Chirnside Park 3777. 7. 4. Badger Creek, Castella, Chum Creek, Healesville, Healesville Main Street, Mount Toolebewong, Toolangi 3113. 7. 1. North Warrandyte, Warrandyte 3139. 5. 4. Beenak, Don Valley, Hoddles Creek, Launching Place, Seville, Seville East, Wandin East, Wandin North, Woori Yallock, Yellingbo 3115. 5. 1. Wonga Park 3767. 2. 2. Mount Dandenong 3782. 2. 2. Avonsleigh, Clematis, Emerald, Macclesfield 3797. 2. 2. Gilderoy, Gladysdale, Powelltown, Three Bridges, Yarra Junction 3799. 2. 2. Big Pats Creek, East Warburton, Mcmahons Creek, Millgrove, Reefton, Warburton, Wesburn 3775. 2. 1. Christmas Hills, Dixons Creek, Steels Creek, Tarrawarra, Yarra Glen 3796. 2. 1. Mount Evelyn 3770. 1. 1. Coldstream, Gruyere, Yering 3793. 1. 0. Monbulk MITCHELL SHIRE EDITION Postcode. Cases. Active. Suburbs.

3756. 15. 10. Chintin, Darraweit Guim, Upper Plenty, Wallan 3764. 11. 4. Forbes, Glenaroua, High Camp, Kilmore, Kilmore East, Moranding, Tantaraboo, Willowmavin 3753. 10. 4. Beveridge 3758. 4. 2. Heathcote Junction, Wandong 3658. 4. 1. Broadford, Clonbinane, Hazeldene, Reedy Creek, Strath Creek, Sugarloaf Creek, Sunday Creek, Tyaak, Waterford Park 3660. 2. 0. Caveat, Dropmore, Highlands, Hilldene, Kerrisdale, Northwood, Seymour, 3659. 1. 1. Tallarook - as at Friday, July 31 Source: www.covidlive.com.au

Local Briefs MHR visits Yea

■ Indi MHR Helen Haines visited Yea last week. Dr Haines said: “I visited Yea where I opened my mobile office in Pechell St. Thanks to those of you who braved the cold morning and fog to speak with me about important issues.

“I later had lunch in the wonderful hamlet of Yarck before heading on to Euroa, where I talked with people in Binney St, before visiting Euroa Arboretum and Strathbogie Local, the Open Food Network distribution hub for local food producers.”

Yarra Ranges grants ■ Community organisations/groups, creative organisations, groups and individual artists in Yarra Ranges are encouraged to apply for up to $5000 in funding for programs and projects in the community, as part of Yarra Ranges Council’s new COVID-19 Community Relief and Recovery Grants.

Grants applications will open on August 1 and close on November 30, with grants awarded at the end of each month to successful applicants.

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● Premier Daniel Andrews announces curfew and lockldown restrictions.

■ Victoria has recorded 429 new 70s, two males in their 80s and ■ 5111 people have recovered cases of coronavirus on Monday five females and two males in from the virus (Aug. 3), with the total number of their 90s.

More than 1,676,953 tests have cases now at 11,937.

Eight of the 13 new deaths are been processed – an increase of The overall total increased by linked to known outbreaks in aged 25,000 since Sunday.

380, due to 49 cases being reclas- care facilities. To date, 136 people Of the total cases: sified – largely due to duplication. have died from coronavirus in ■ 10,976 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 703 are Within Victoria, 36 of the new Victoria. from regional Victoria cases are linked to outbreaks or In Victoria as at Monday: complex cases and 393 are under ■ 2031 cases may indicate com- ■ Total cases include 5877 men munity transmission and 5962 women investigation.

There were 13 new deaths ■ 6489 cases are currently ac- ■ Total number of healthcare workers: 1195, active cases: 706 from COVID-19 reported in the 24 tive in Victoria There are 1089 active cases hours before the announcement . ■ 416 cases of coronavirus are They included a man in his 60s, in hospital, including 35 in inten- relating to aged care facilities Cases inlcude: two males and a female in their sive care ■ 310 cases are residents of various public housing towers in North Melbourne and Flemington. In■ Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews declared a ‘State of Disaster’ vestigations are continuing into on Sunday, introducing 8pm-5am curfews, and restrictions limiting how these cases are linked. people to travel within five kilometres of their homes.

■ 67 cases are residents of vari“Yesterday (Sunday), we asked Victorians to make some big ous public housing towers in sacrifices. Big, real and meaningful sacrifices. Today, sadly, we Carlton. Investigations are conneed to ask the same of Victorian businesses and Victorian worktinuing into if and/or how these ers,” MrAndrews said on Monday afternoon (Aug. 3). cases are linked.

“As Premier, I’ve spent every day fighting for workers and fightActive aged care outbreaks ing for jobs. I understand deeply: a job means financial security – but with the highest cumulative case it also means stability, purpose and the foundation to build your funumbers are as follows: ture.

■ 139 cases have been linked to “Truthfully, I never thought I’d find myself in a position where I’d St Basil’s Home for the Aged in have to ask people not to go to work. But if we're serious about Fawkner driving this thing down – and we absolutely must be – we need to ■ 130 cases have been linked to take unprecedented steps in limiting the movement of people, and Epping Gardens Aged Care in therefore limiting the movement of this virus.

Epping “Today I can announce three lists that will apply during Stage 4 ■ 106 cases have been linked to restrictions. These changes, in addition to the previous restrictions EstiaAged Care Facility in Ardeer including working from home requirements, will mean around one ■ 101 cases have been linked to million Victorians are no longer moving around the state for work.

Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes in “First: supermarkets, grocery stores, bottle shops, pharmacies, Kilsyth petrol stations, banks, newsagencies, post offices – plus everyone ■ 88 cases have been linked to involved in our frontline response – will continue to operate.

EstiaAged Care Facility in Heidel“Second: Industries where onsite operations will have to cease berg for the next six weeks including retail, some manufacturing and ■ 65 cases have been linked to administration. These businesses will all need to close by 11.59pm Glendale Aged Care Facility Wednesday (Aug. 5), unless they have specific circumstances that ■ 63 cases have been linked to mean they need longer to shutdown safely.

Menarock Life Aged Care in “Retail stores will be permitted to operate contactless ‘click and Essendon collect’ and delivery services with strict safety protocols in place, ■ 61 cases have been linked to and hardware stores can remain open onsite, but for tradespeople Aurrum Aged Care Facility in only.

Plenty “The third and final list is made up of industries that are permitted ■ 58 cases have been linked to to operate – but under significantly different conditions.

Outlook Gardens Aged Care fa“Whether it’s our food production, waste collection or supply chain logistics we need some things to continue – but they’ve got do cility in Dandenong North ■ 55 cases have been linked to so safely.

BaptCare Wyndham Lodge in “All open businesses and services will have until 11.59pm Friday 7 August to enact a COVIDSafe plan focused on safety, prevention Werribee and response in the event that Coronavirus is linked to the workCases have also been identiplace – because beating this virus requires a rapid response wherfied at Lilydale Lodge Aged Care ever it rears its head.

Facility, Estia Health Aged Care “In industries that can’t close, but where we’ve seen a number of Facility in Glen Waverley and cases or emerging new risks, we’ll be making some big changes to BlueCross The Boulevard in Mill make these workplaces safer – for workers and for their families.

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“That includes mandated reductions to the number of workers The department is also lookonsite. In the meat industry – and based on the minimum required to ing into cases linked to QANTAS operate safely onsite – the workforce will be scaled back to twoFreight, the Northern Hospital thirds. Unlike other changes, and recognising the risk these sites Intensive Care Unit, Melbourne have posed here and around the world, this will apply to abattoirs in United (Basketball Club), Melbourne and across the state,” MrAndrews said.

Bestway Dandenong, Jayco Stage 3 restrictions come into effect in regional Victoria, includDandenong and Martin and ing the Mitchell Shire.

Pleasance in Port Melbourne.

Curfews and shutdowns

■ COVID-19 notificationsby How local government areas were notified on Monday (August 3).

The first figure is for confirmed cases (ever), and active cases (current): ■ Wyndham, 1246, 744, ■ Brimbank, 1164, 749, ■ Hume, 1035, 488, ■ Whittlesea, 697, 452, ■ Melbourne, 684, 300, ■ Moreland, 664, 369, ■ Melton, 603, 399, ■ Moonee Valley, 574, 229, ■ Casey, 516, 297, ■ Banyule, 357, 136, ■ Maribyrnong, 333, 191, ■ Yarra, 327, 178, ■ Darebin, 314, 165, ■ Greater Dandenong, 247, 183, ■ Hobsons Bay, 200, 102, ■ Stonnington, 191, 53, ■ Greater Geelong, 189, 106, ■ Boroondara, 188, 69, ■ Monash, 173, 84, ■ Yarra Ranges, 172, 132, ■ Port Phillip, 144, 53, ■ Glen Eira, 135, 62, ■ Whitehorse, 133, 65, ■ Kingston, 128, 67, ■ Manningham, 122, 52, ■ Frankston, 107, 50, ■ Colac Otway, 97, 89, ■ Nillumbik, 97, 60, ■ Interstate, 92, 13, ■ Mornington Peninsula, 90, 18, ■ Cardinia, 89, 47, ■ Bayside. 88, 46, ■ Knox, 86,.46, ■ Maroondah, 72, 47, ■ Mitchell, 54, 26, ■ Macedon Ranges, 39, 28, ■ Greater Bendigo, 37, 26, ■ Ballarat, 29, 11, ■ Latrobe, 19, 9, ■ Moorabool, 19, 15, ■ Greater Shepparton, 18, 1, ■ Glenelg, 16, 13, ■ Golden Plains, 16, 10, ■ Surf Coast, 14, 4, ■ Wellington, 13, 0, ■ Horsham, 11, 7, ■ Moira, 11, 0, ■ South Gippsland, 11, 5, ■ Baw Baw, 10, 4, ■ Mount Alexander, 10, 4, ■ Bass Coast, 9, 4, ■ Mansfield, 8, 4, ■ Ararat, 6, 1, ■ Campaspe, 6, 1, ■ Loddon, 6, 3, ■ Swan Hill, 6, 2, ■ Warrnambool, 6, 1, ■ Mildura, 5, 0, ■ Northern Grampians, 5, 2, ■ Hepburn, 4, 2, ■ Benalla, 3, 0, ■ Murrindindi, 3, 1, ■ Southern Grampians, 3, 1, ■ East Gippsland, 2, 1, ■ Gannawarra, 2, 0, ■ Moyne, 2, 1, ■ Strathbogie, 2, 0, ■ Wangaratta, 2, 0, ■ West Wimmera, 2, 1, ■ Wodonga, 2, 1, ■ Alpine, 1, 0, ■ Central Goldfields, 1, 0, ■ Corangamite, 1, 0, ■ Pyrenees, 1, 1, ■ Queenscliffe, 1, 1, ■ Yarriambiack, 1, 0, ■ Buloke, 0, 0, ■ Hindmarsh, 0, 0, ■ Indigo, 0, 0, ■ Towong, 0, 0 ■ Overseas, 5, 0, ■ Unknown, 161, 157, ■ Total, 11,937, 6489

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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens Aries: March 21-April 20.

Colour: Silver Lucky day: Saturday Racing numbers: 6.5.2.1.

Lotto numbers: 13.15.29.34.40.11.

Don't criticise loved ones, they were only trying their best to help. Do not try to push people around; you will achieve a lot more with a little bit of tact.

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Taurus:April 21- May 20.

Colour: Grey Lucky day: Thursday Racing numbers: 1.3.5.2.

Lotto numbers: 13.15.26.24.40.11.

You may have to be more generous with loved ones to help them get over a rough period. More work and more responsibility. You'll be taking on other people's problems.

Gemini: May 21- June 21.

Colour: Blue Lucky day: Friday Racing numbers: 6.6.5.2.

Lotto numbers: 1.6.35.36.20.10.

Don't get all worked up over a situation at home, it may only be a temporary down. Things will move a lot faster as this period progresses.

Cancer: June 22- July 22.

Colour: Green Lucky day: Saturday Racing numbers: 5.6.1.2.

Lotto numbers: 1.6.19.27.28.30.

You need to pay more attention to business and career matters. Better to stick to plans made with regards to personal matters than to change midway.

Leo: July 23-August 22.

Colour: White Lucky day: Friday Racing numbers: 6.5.1.2.

Lotto numbers: 13.15.24.40.44.10.

Keep your temper in check, for the wrong stand could ruin your chances in a venture. A close friend will improve your mood in the near future.

Virgo: August 23- September 23.

Colour: Peach Lucky day: Monday Racing numbers: 8.5.6.8.

Lotto numbers: 8.16.24.40.45.33.

Try to keep a good rein on your spending. Funds will be needed very soon. If you are planning to have a break very soon, then now is the time to change a few personal arrangements in your life.

Libra: September 24- October 23.

Colour: Violet Lucky day:Wednesday Racing numbers: 2.3.5.2.

Lotto numbers: 13.12.5.19.37.4.

If planning something for the future, make sure you know all there is to know about it. A very good period for improving the domestic scene.

Scorpio: October 24- November 22.

Colour: Green Lucky day: Thursday Racing numbers: 3.5.3.2.

Lotto numbers: 13.16.29.34.40.10.

Some surprised in your domestic life. Handle the matter in scale of importance and things will tend to become easier. Some luck with an Aries.

Sagittarius: November 23- December 20 Lucky colour: Dark Blue Lucky day: Tuesday Racing numbers: 3.6.3.2.

Lotto numbers: 13.26.36.34.40.11.

Some problems at home are indicated. Keep your temper under control, and things will eventually smooth out.

You may still have a lot to learn where your love life is concerned.

Capricorn: December 21- January 19.

Colour: Pink Lucky day: Thursday Racing numbers: 6.5.2.4.

Lotto numbers: 13.15.24.40.38.37.

Make sure you pay the most urgent bills first. Because money seems to melt in your fingers. There could be a very romantic affair coming up with someone you already know quite well.

Aquarius: January 20- February 19.

Lucky colour: Brown Lucky day: Monday Racing numbers: 5.6.2.1.

Lotto numbers: 13.15.26.24.40.33.

Matters of the heart may not go as planned. Still this is a very good period for romance. Someone special is in need of your help. Best to help as much as possible, it will not go unrewarded.

Pisces: February 20- March 20.

Colour: Red Lucky day: Thursday Racing numbers: 3.5.4.1.

Lotto numbers: 13.15.29.34.40.11.

There may be some sort of problems on the domestic front. The parties concerned should sort these out. Problems at work will have to be faced and solved alone.

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● From left: Cindy McLeish, Eildon MLA; Leanne Neeland, wwner of Yarra Valley Chocolaterie; and Louise Staley, Shadow Treasurer ■ The latest offering of support for Victorian struggles first hand. The Chocolaterie is a mabusinesses from the State Labor Government jor tourist attraction and hospitality business in falls woefully short of what is needed to get them the area who have been hit hard by the panthrough the second round of lockdowns, says demic.

Cindy McLeish, Eildon MLA. "It is a constant battle to keep people emMs McLeish says she is disappointed by the ployed, continue maintenance and afford evlack of substantial support offered to small and eryday business costs when the State Governmedium sized businesses. ment won't provide substantial financial sup"A one-off $5,000 grant won't go far enough port," Ms McLeish said. to ensure owners can survive six weeks of reThe State Labor Government has deferred imposed Stage 3 restrictions,” Ms McLeish told payroll tax payments for another six months, The Local Paper. rather than what the Liberal Nationals have “Many local small businesses such as res- called for, which is to exempt the first $10 miltaurants, cafes, beauty therapy and gyms have lion of payroll entirely. been affected by the second round of Stage 3 , "The clear action for the State Government restrictions and may not qualify at all for the to take is offer payroll tax relief,” Ms Staley one-off grant - considering they need to have said. employees, be registered for WorkCover and “It is insufficient to defer because in the end already be on JobKepper.” businesses are going to have to pay it, yet they'll Thousands of businesses in the Yarra Valley, never get back these six weeks of trading.

Murrindindi and regional Victoria are facing "Victoria deserves a government that's genuextreme hardships.mier has failed to implement any. inely committed to supporting business and get"Business owners have already done all they ting the economy going again as soon as it is can to survive this long. The one-off grant isn't safe," Ms Staley said. enough to aid medium sized businesses who “The Coalition says it has put forward a numhave been left to the wayside by the State Labor ber of options for the State Government to conGovernment. sider to help keep businesses stay in business.

"I visited the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie with The Premier has failed to implement any,” Ms Shadow Treasurer Louise Staley and saw the McLeish said.

Breast screening next week ■ BreastScreen Victoria's breast screening mobile van, 'Marjorie', will visit Alexandra offering free screens to local women from Monday (Aug. 10) to Friday, August 28.

Those aged between 50 and 74 should have a breast screen every two years.

“They are the best way to find breast cancer early before there are symptoms and when treatment is most likely to be successful,” says a Breast Screen Victoria representative.

“A breast screen can find cancer as small as a grain of rice, long before it can be seen or felt.

“All breast screens are with a female radiographer in a safe and friendly environment. You don't need a doctor's referral or Medicare card, and screens only take 10 minutes.”

BreastScreen Victoria CEO Terri Smith is encouraging women aged 50 to 74 from

‘All breast screens are with a female radio grapher in a safe and friendly environment’

● Terri Smith

Alexandra and surrounds to take advantage of the van's visit.

"Marjorie is one of our two mobile screening service vans which travel the state throughout the year.

“This visit to Alexandra has been organised to make sure women in this part of Victoria have access to a potentially life-saving mammogram," said Ms Smith.

"The vans use the highest quality digital radiography machines to ensure that women receive the best service, regardless of their location."

The van will be at the corner of Grant and Perkins Sts, opposite the library from Monday (Aug. 10).

Appointments for the Alexandra van can be made online at breastscreen.org.au or by calling 13 20 50. breastscreen org.au

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Call before clearing

■ Murrindindi Shire Council's Environment Portfolio Councillor, Bec Bowles, says the rules around clearing native vegetation on private property are there to protect the environment.

“Recently, we've seen people clearing indigenous trees, shrubs and grasses on their properties, despite strict rules about native vegetation removal,” Cr Bowles said.

“Sometimes this happens because a friend, family member or neighbor has done a similar thing on their property and so people assume they can do the same on their land.

“This isn't the case and on occasion, the neighbour or friend has cleared illegally.

“Most indigenous flora and fauna is protected under various state and federal laws.

“What you can clear on your property versus what your neighbour can, might differ enormously depending on things like the size of the block and the year your house was built.

“This is due to conditions in the Murrindindi Shire Planning Scheme, including bushfire overlays and native vegetation clauses,” Cr Bowles said .

“Instead of following the advice from a neighbour, friend or family member, please give Council a call.

“We're happy to have a chat about what conditions apply to your property.

“We'll be able to tell you what you can and can't clear. It doesn't cost you anything to call us and it may help you avoid unnecessary penalties - which can end up being quite significant.

“Disappointingly in the last 18 months, we've seen a spate of illegal native vegetation clearing.

“This is particularly the case in the Kinglake Ranges. As we know, the Kinglake Ranges is home to many native plants and animals - as well as plenty of bushland.

“And since the Black Saturday bushfires, the Kinglake Ranges community has put in an enormous effort to re-habilitate affected bushland.

“If you've recently decided to call this place home, you've made the choice to live in an area surrounded by nature, so it makes sense to protect and preserve it.

“We want people to enjoy their properties, but not at the expense of our environment and in breach of laws designed to protect native plants and animal habitat.” Cr Bowles said.

■ For more information about clearing native vegetation on your property, visit our website at murrindindi.vic.gov.au and search 'vegetation management' or phone Council on 5772 0333.

Kitchen complete

■ Murrindindi Council advises that the Alexandra Shire Hall kitchenette refurbishment is now complete.

“It was great to have local contractors working on the project which included installation of new cabinetry, appliances, benchtops and floor coverings, an instant boiling hot water unit and energy efficient lighting,” said a Council representative.

“Thanks to the various stakeholders who provided input during the planning phase, we have tried to incorporate as many of your ideas as possible.”

Local Briefs At Steel’s Creek

■ The Steel’s Creek Community Centre remains closed for general community use due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

The committee is still monitoring the situation with both the Victorian State Government and the Yarra Ranges Shire Council to determine safe and appropriate use of the centre following the current lockdown order, said a Committee spokesman.

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Court Lists Mansfield Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, August 5 Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division.

Victoria Police - Cole, S (41452) v Flynn, Liam. Uni-Marysville Victoria Police - Cole, S (41452)v Bansal, Rajat. Uni-Marysville Victoria Police - Hall, A (31554) v Leigh, Anthony. Uni-Eildon Victoria Police - Stephens, S (40205) v Pullin, Josh Phillip. Uni-Alexandra.

Thursday, August 6 Victoria Police - Reynolds, J (31151) v Peters, Robert. Uni-Eildon Victoria Police - Scannell, M (35182) v Kirley, Jayden. Uni-Mansfield Seymour Magistrates’ Court Wednesday, August 5 Victoria Police - Hanks, J (43723) v Eames, Bradley. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Taylor, David Paul. Uni-Seymour Vic Roads - Gadsby, A v Davidson, Gary Vic Roads. Burwood East Victoria Police - Ezepchuk, K (42568) v Johnson, Samuel. Uni-Melbourne West Thursday, August 6 Victoria Police - Carter, S (42829) v Gutterson, Warren. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Jacobson, Mary. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Keevil, A (43714) v Gutterson, Warren. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Kliemt, R (44009) v Hall, Ben. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Gutterson, Warren. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Backx, Renah. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Jacobson, Mary. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Tucknott, R (37446) v Ali, Colby. Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Stewart, Ann. Uni-Seymour Community Corrections Centre - Faulkner, E v Doyle, Mark James Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Porter, I (33403) v Crusius, Penny. Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - Thomas, S (40419) v King, Ashleigh James. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Caldwell, M (37460) v Doyle, Mark. Uni-Seymour Community Corrections Centre - Amodio, O v Doyle, Mark. Seymour Community Correction Centre Friday, August 7 Victoria Police - Pezzimenti, P (32040) v Mills, Richard Bruce. Highway PatrolSeymour Thursday, August 13 Traffic Camera Office - Traffic Camera Office v Kalamaris, Mandy. Melbourne Victoria Police - Fiera, J (39277) v Newey, Shae. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Bourne, G (44387) v Newey, Shae. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Goggin, Dylan. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Oraha, Y (42872) v Murphy, Ziek. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Cameron, Scott Andrew. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Rossetti, T (42521) v Krol, Daniel Kees. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Hemsley, C (43658) v Pearse, Chantelle. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Kliemt, R (44009) v Collins, Charmaine. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Smith, L (44526) v Raftopoulos, Harry. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Rossetti, T (42521) v Crofts, Luke. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Kliemt, R (44009) v Murphy, Ziek. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Rowland-Williams, Rebakah. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Ellis, J (40810) v Williams, Allen. Uni-Kilmore Community Corrections Centre - Kandell, E v Biddlestone, Jake. Seymour Community Correction Centre Community Corrections Centre - Kandell, E v Biddlestone, Jake. Seymour Community Correction Centre Community Corrections Centre - Bruce, N v Sherwood, Jeremy. Seymour Community Correction Centre

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Women encouraged to stand ■ The 2020 Local Government elections are fast approaching.

The Victorian Government is promoting information for those interested in standing for local council elections - including a new initiative charged with inspiring more women to stand for council.

“Women in government not only provide valuable contributions for the community, but also act as important role models for the next generation of leaders,” says a Murrindindi Shire release.

“Only 38 per cent of all councillors in Victoria are women and there are still 13 Victorian councils with just one female councillor.

“Set to launch in August, 'It's Our Time' will focus on encouraging and supporting more women to stand for local government election and boost female representation in government.

● Shivaun Brown Murrindindi Council's Director of Community Engagement, Shivaun Brown, said while there were more male councillors than female in Victoria, Murrindindi Shire is currently well served with five female councillors representing the needs of our community, of a total of seven councillors.

“We're setting such a positive example for women in Local Government.

“We know that having women in government promotes equality, which is crucial for sound government, and

ensures our Council is as diverse as the community we represent. It ensures we have a robust and representative democracy,” Ms Brown said.

“Serving as a councillor is a really rewarding thing to do.

Local government is the closest touch point for people and government, and it covers a wide array of local issues and services that impact all our lives. Being a councillor is an exciting way to become more involved in your local community and to help shape the future success of our Shire - right now, that's more critical than ever.

“If you're a community member who's passionate about our beautiful Shire and has a genuine interest in bringing about positive change, I encourage you to consider nominating as a candidate in the forthcoming general election, scheduled for October 2020,” Ms Brown said.

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Busy time for Yea golfers ■ Some 17 players made up 10 teams for the Pair 22 – Stableford Event on Wednesday (July 29) Scoring points per hole each pair can receive whatever their Stableford score combined.

It is possible to score 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 11, 12,13, 14, 22, 32, 33,34,42,43 or 44 per hole.

Obviously if both players score two points per hole then 18×22 = 396 score.

Our winners with 344 points were Brian Simmons (11) and Martin Lowe (17). Second were Phil Armstrong (22) and Steve Rumney (30) with 326.

There was no NTP on the 10th for 2, with Russ Wealands and Joel King winning the Club Award.

Individual Winner was Ray Partridge (24) on CB from Martin with35 points. Third on CB was Wayne Rowe (13) from Phil Armstrong (22) with 34 points.

- Alan Pell ★ It was not a good day for our members: sadly we have lost one of our treasured gems.

Our beautiful supportive and a most generous lady Kath McCraken has passed away. Our deepest condolences to her family, friends and fellow golfers.

Kath was one of our life members and also a past Lady President and Lady Captain having won both C- and B-Grade Championships.

Kath also represented our Pennant Team in the Dalhousie District competitions.

Kath, having been a keen player over the years, has sponsored along with her family trophies for the MaryWalkerMemorial Day (Mary being Kath’s sister) Courtesy of Kath, a gorgeous hand painted vase trophy is proudly displayed in our trophy cabinet for the Mary Walker Memorial.

Kath also sponsored the B-Grade Championship trophy, Birdies and Gobblers trophies for many years with plates all being hand made and painted. It is only of recent years that she had elected to purchase trophies instead.

We will miss the company of Kath, especially on our special days, tournaments, memorials and other various special competition days when we would invite her and other special members to join us for lunch and presentations she was a joy to know. RIP, our beautiful lady.

- Karen Sangster ★ Along with the sunshine interest in golf increases two fold. On Wednesday July 29, 13 girls came out to not only enjoy the sunshine but chase that little white ball around hoping to take

home the money.

Just for some difference, not only a winner for 18 holes but the nine hole ladies also had a competition happening.

As if that wasn’t enough to top it off another novelty game for the day. Surprise pairs, So all in all the competition was hot to trot. Happy time Golf had by all.

So the big drum roll, who are the lucky winners? The 18 hole winner El Capitan Doreen Lehmann (38) 30 pts winning on a tight tussle count back from Vicki Clements (24) also on 30 pts. B oth girls along with Margie Wright all managed to have gobblers but, Vicki outshone them all having a birdie gobbler. Well done girls. For those who are wondering what a gobbler is “ball going in the hole from off the green no putting.”

Onto the nine holes winners. Six ladies competed for the title. Cheryl Roberts (32) took the honours with 18 pts. Runner-up Vicky Butler (32) 12 pts with another count back from Jan Gilmartin (54) also 12 pts.

Quite a few of our new ladies managed to keep up. They weren’t far behind giving the winners a wee scare. Good on you girls keep it up. We are very proud of your efforts.

The lucky couple to win the pairs, again Vicki Clements (24) and partner Margie Wright (24) took claim to fame 239 pts. Runner up Di Holdsworth (22) and partner Laraine Callander (15) 220 pts Congratulations girls. Happy Golfing Everyone. May the sun keep shinning - Karen Sangster ★ Some 22players contested the first round of the 54 Hole Points Event on Saturday at Yea Golf Course.

Winner on CB with 34 points was Captain Alan Pell (16) from Rick Wills (10) second. Third also on CB with 33 points was Brian Simmons (11) from fourth Greg Clements (16) and fifth Carl Maffei (23). NTP was Steve Rumney on the 2nd and Mark Mullaly was the Club Award Winner.

The 54 Hole Point awards were as follows: A.Pell 10, R.Wills 9, B.Simmons 8, G. Clements 7, C.Maffei 6, M.Lowe 5, B.Dredge 4, P.Johnston 3, M. Spagnolo 2 and S.Rumney 1.

Wednesday sees a two person Ambrose being played and next Saturday is the second round of the 54 Hole Event – Par. Reminder of the special pandemic membership of $130 for four months to locals. No football or netball available, so enjoy the green fairways and come and play golf.

- Alan Pell

From Our 1920 Files

‘To bride elect’

■ On Saturday evening, after closing hours, at the invitation of Mr A. Shrimpton (of Morwell),the employees of M. E. Pease and Co. assembled and partook of a farewell tea, when the aesembled guests wished Miss Honig, who was severing her connexion witb the firm consequent on her approaching marriage with Mr Shrimpton, happinees and prosperity in her future life, and several very handsome presents were handed to Miss Honig by Miss Pease and the bride elect's shop mates, which included a silver teapot, cake dish, and biscuit barrel.

Upset decision

■ On the 20th May, 1920, at the Court of Petty Sessions, Benalla, JohnA. Moylan proceeded against Victor Chegwidden on charges under the Motor car Act, of reckless driving and failing to stop and reader assist.ance.

The Bench dismiased the cases on a law point raised by defendant's counsel that the defendant had no power to prosecute, as proceedings could only be taken by police or a municipal officer.

An order to review was granted in the Supreme Court by Mr Justice Schutt, and subsequently his Honor Mr Justice Hood upset the magistrates' decision, and sent the cases back for re hearing.

At Smith’s Gully

■ The funeral of Mrs. James Smith, a very old resident, took place on Sunday, July 25th, at Smith's Gully Cemetery.

In reference to this Rev. A. P. Chase, in St. Matthew's Church, Panton Hill, said:-The thought must sometimes occur to our minds how, in the history of the Church and in our own experience, the circumstances attending the deaths of individuals are of a vast variety, and how the time and manner of our own departure is hidden from us.

“But if we are ready to learn, the departure of each one has lessons for us. A good man, on coming home, was once asked: "Have you been to hear a sermon ?"

"No," he said; '"but I met a sermon." He had passed a funeral procession during his walk.

Yea Shire Hall

■ If you should feel down in the dumps, or in any way out of sorts, my advice is, pay a visit to the Shire hall to-night. You are sure to have a good laugh. Of this 1 am positive. A good laugh will do you good.

It will straighten you up, and you'll forget all your troubles and laugh at poor Sandy's troubles in his efforts to provide for, and finally get rid of, his legacy

Vandalism at Yea

■ My attention has been drawn to an act of vandalism, the perpetrator of which deliberately cut out one of the letters on a calico sign erected on one of the pine plantations, the object; apparently, being to make the word appear ridiculous.

The class of person who perpetrates jokes of this nature is invariably the very one who would consider he was hard done by if his identity was disclosed, and punish;meat meted out to him.

But it is what he deserves. Practical jokes have often been attended with unpleasant results,

Whittlesea Show

■ The quarterly meeting of the above Society was held on Saturday, July 24th.

Present: The President (Mr. R. E. Dawson, in the chair) and Messrs. G. Sutherland, J. Mann, W. W Stenning, E. Jeffrey, E. Bassett, T. Creighton, C. W. Andrew, L C. Brock, J. H. Cornfoot, T. Hurrey, A. Mason, J. Thomas, J. Downie, J. Scott, R. Coulthard, E. Jones, A. Mac. Smith, J. Mason, and P. W. Murphy.

Apolo gies were received from Messrs.

W. H. James, J. V. Pearce, and M. Clements.

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Virus statistics by postcodes â– Coronavirus statistics, by each Victorian postcode, have been released. These figures are as at Friday (July 31).

Source: covidlive.com.au Postcode. Cases. Active. Suburbs.

3029. 640. 346. Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit, Truganina 3064. 546. 286. Craigieburn, Donnybrook, Kalkallo, Mickleham, Roxburgh Park 3021. 325. 221. Albanvale, Kealba, Kings Park, St Albans 3030. 317. 217. Cocoroc, Point Cook, Quandong, Werribee, Werribee South 3023. 270. 177. Burnside, Burnside Heights, Cairnlea, Caroline Springs, Deer Park, Deer Park North, Ravenhall 3076. 186. 146. Epping 3020. 223. 144. Albion, Glengala, Sunshine, Sunshine North, Sunshine West 3037. 195. 119. Calder Park, Delahey, Hillside, Sydenham, Taylors Hill 3031. 308. 118 Flemington, Kensington 3175. 136. 112. Bangholme, Dandenong, Dandenong East, Dandenong North, Dandenong South, Dunearn 3024. 111. 94. Mambourin, Manor Lakes, Mount Cottrell, Wyndham Vale 3060. 142. 91. Fawkner 3081. 132. 79. Bellfield, Heidelberg Heights, Heidelberg Rgh, Heidelberg West 3337. 115. 79. Kurunjang, Melton, Melton West, Toolern Vale 3250. 74. 69. Colac, Colac East, Colac West, Elliminyt 3051. 207. 68. Hotham Hill, North Melbourne 3338. 98. 66. Brookfield, Exford, Eynesbury, Melton South 3046. 135. 65. Glenroy, Hadfield, Oak Park 3022. 80. 64. Ardeer, Deer Park East 3074. 80. 60. Thomastown 3073. 120. 57. Reservoir 3012. 107. 57. Brooklyn, Kingsville, Maidstone, Tottenham, West Footscray 3977. 91. 54. Botanic Ridge, Cannons Creek, Cranbourne, Cranbourne East, Cranbourne North, Cranbourne South, Cranbourne West, Devon Meadows, Junction Village, Sandhurst, Skye 3011. 79. 53. Footscray, Seddon, Seddon West 3058. 95. 52. Batman, Coburg, Coburg North, Merlynston, Moreland 3137. 57. 50. Kilsyth, Kilsyth South 3019. 83. 49. Braybrook, Robinson 3044. 73. 49. Pascoe Vale, Pascoe Vale South 3750. 65. 48. Wollert 3805. 101. 47. Fountain Gate, Narre Warren, Narre Warren South 3066. 75. 47. Collingwood, Collingwood North 3032. 117. 45. Ascot Vale, Highpoint City, Maribyrnong, Travancore 3053. 100. 45. Carlton, Carlton South 3047. 149. 44. Broadmeadows, Dallas, Jacana 3121. 74. 44. Burnley, Burnley North, Cremorne, Richmond, Richmond East, Richmond North, Richmond South 3752. 62. 44. South Morang 3072. 69. 43. Gilberton, Northland Centre, Preston, Preston Lower, Preston South, Preston West, Regent West 3000. 68. 40. Melbourne 3040. 71. 39. Aberfeldie, Essendon, Essendon West 3754. 60. 39. Doreen, Mernda 3048. 64. 38. Coolaroo, Meadow Heights 3083. 75. 36. Bundoora, Kingsbury, La Trobe University 3065. 63. 34. Fitzroy 3038. 74. 32. Keilor Downs, Keilor Lodge, Taylors Lakes, Watergardens 3028. 51. 31. Altona Meadows, Laverton, Seabrook 3082. 54. 30. Mill Park 3039. 55. 29. Moonee Ponds 3056. 62. 28. Brunswick, Brunswick Lower, Brunswick North 3803. 43. 28. Hallam 3802. 40. 27. Endeavour Hills 3136. 39. 27. Croydon, Croydon Hills, Croydon North, Croydon South 3059. 66. 25. Greenvale 3429. 47. 25. Sunbury, Wildwood

3181. 58. 24. Prahran, Prahran East, Windsor 3026. 50. 24. Derrimut, Laverton North 3043. 42. 24. Gladstone Park, Gowanbrae, Tullamarine 3976. 43. 23. Hampton Park 3034. 59. 22. Avondale Heights 3042. 38. 21. Airport West, Keilor Park, Niddrie, Niddrie North 3186. 36. 21. Brighton, Brighton North, Dendy, Were Street Po 3109. 31. 21. Doncaster East, Doncaster Heights 3090. 24. 21. Plenty 3806. 42. 20. Berwick, Harkaway 3088. 41. 20. Briar Hill, Greensborough, St Helena 3068. 40. 20. Clifton Hill, Fitzroy North 3336. 35. 20. Fraser Rise 3173. 25. 20. Keysborough 3036. 22. 20. Keilor, Keilor North 3070. 39. 19. Northcote, Northcote South 3006. 37. 19. South Wharf, Southbank 3027. 34. 18. Williams Landing 3196. 31. 18. Bonbeach, Chelsea, Chelsea Heights, Edithvale 3125. 25. 18. Bennettswood, Burwood, Surrey Hills South 3204. 28. 17. Bentleigh, Mckinnon, Ormond, Patterson 3150. 49. 16. Brandon Park, Glen Waverley, Wheelers Hill 3216. 43. 16. Belmont, Grovedale, Grovedale East, Highton, Marshall, Wandana Heights, Waurn Ponds 3128. 32. 16. Box Hill, Box Hill Central, Box Hill South, Houston, Wattle Park 3809. 27. 16. Officer, Officer South 3057. 26. 16. Brunswick East, Sumner 3049. 23. 16. Attwood, Westmeadows 3182. 41. 15. St Kilda, St Kilda South, St Kilda West 3199. 36. 15. Frankston, Frankston East, Frankston Heights, Frankston South, Karingal, Karingal Centre 3033. 30. 15. Keilor East 3177. 25. 15. Doveton, Eumemmerring 3163. 24. 15. Booran Road Po, Carnegie, Glen Huntly, Murrumbeena 3978. 24. 15. Cardinia, Clyde, Clyde North 3008. 27. 14. Docklands 3052. 22. 14. Melbourne University, Parkville 3335. 19. 14. Plumpton, Rockbank 3025. 32. 13. Altona East, Altona Gate, Altona North 3055. 31. 13. Brunswick South, Brunswick West, Moonee Vale, Moreland West 3101. 30. 13. Cotham, Kew 3071. 24. 13. Thornbury 3013. 21. 13. Yarraville, Yarraville West 3084. 54. 12. Banyule, Eaglemont, Heidelberg, Rosanna, Viewbank 3122. 40. 12. Auburn South, Glenferrie South, Hawthorn, Hawthorn North, Hawthorn West 3178. 27. 12. Rowville 3152. 21. 12. Knox City Centre, Studfield, Wantirna, Wantirna South 3138. 19. 12/ Mooroolbark 3054. 18. 12. Carlton North, Princes Hill 3200. 12. 12. Frankston North, Pines Forest 3207. 29. 11. Garden City, Port Melbourne 3145. 25. 11. Caulfield East, Central Park, Darling, Darling South, Malvern East, Wattletree Road Po 3195. 25. 11. Aspendale, Aspendale Gardens, Braeside, Mordialloc, Parkdale, Waterways 3975. 24. 11. Lynbrook, Lyndhurst 3067. 21. 11. Abbotsford 3003. 20. 11. West Melbourne 3174. 20. 11. Noble Park, Noble Park North 3131. 17. 11. Brentford Square, Forest Hill, Nunawading 3305. 12. 11. Allestree, Bolwarra, Cape Bridgewater, Cashmore, Dutton Way, Gorae, Gorae West, Heathmere, Mount Richmond, Portland, Portland North, Portland West 3810. 25. 10. Pakenham, Pakenham South, Pakenham Upper, Rythdale 3015. 23. 10. Newport, South Kingsville, Spotswood 3149. 21. 10. Mount Waverley, Pinewood, Syndal 3146. 20. 10. Glen Iris, Tooronga 3192. 17. 10. Cheltenham, Cheltenham East, Southland Centre 3756. 15. 10. Chintin, Darraweit Guim, Upper Plenty, Wallan

3148. 14. 10. Chadstone, Chadstone Centre, Holmesglen, Jordanville 3201. 13. 10. Carrum Downs 3140, 11. 10. Lilydale 3041. 24. 9. Cross Keys, Essendon Fields, Essendon North, Strathmore, Strathmore Heights 3018. 22. 9. Altona, Seaholme 3104. 21. 9. Balwyn North, Greythorn 3108. 18. 9. Doncaster 3550. 17. 9. Bendigo, Bendigo South, East Bendigo, Flora Hill, Ironbark, Kennington, Long Gully, North Bendigo, Quarry Hill, Sandhurst East, Spring Gully, Strathdale, West Bendigo, White Hills 3350. 16. 9. Alfredton, Bakery Hill, Ballarat, Ballarat Central, Ballarat East, Ballarat North, Ballarat West, Black Hill, Brown Hill, Canadian, Eureka, Golden Point, Invermay Park, Lake Wendouree, Lucas, Mount Clear, Mount Helen, Mount Pleasant, Nerrina, Newington, Redan, Soldiers Hill 3165. 14. 9. Bentleigh East 3219. 14. 9. Breakwater, East Geelong, Newcomb, St Albans Park, Thomson, Whittington 3211. 10. 9. Little River 3123. 19. 8. Auburn, Hawthorn East 3206. 17. 8. Albert Park, Middle Park 3193. 15. 8. Beaumaris, Black Rock, Black Rock North, Cromer 3168. 13. 8. Clayton, Notting Hill 3169. 11. 8. Clarinda, Clayton South 3340. 11. 8. Bacchus Marsh, Balliang, Balliang East, Coimadai, Darley, Glenmore, Hopetoun Park, Long Forest, Maddingley, Merrimu, Parwan, Rowsley, Staughton Vale 3171. 9. 8. Sandown Village, Springvale 3765. 9. 8. Montrose 3183. 29. 7. Balaclava, St Kilda East 3016. 24. 7. Williamstown, Williamstown North 3095. 23. 7. Eltham, Eltham North, Research 3085. 22. 7. Macleod, Macleod West, Yallambie 3185. 20. 7. Elsternwick, Gardenvale, Ripponlea 3910. 19. 7. Langwarrin 3133. 18. 7. Vermont, Vermont South 3004. 17. 7. Melbourne, St Kilda Road Central, St Kilda Road Melbourne 3134. 17. 7. Heathwood, Ringwood, Ringwood North, Warrandyte South, Warranwood 3144. 15. 7. Kooyong, Malvern, Malvern North 3167. 13. 7. Oakleigh South 3217. 9. 7. Armstrong Creek, Charlemont, Freshwater Creek, Mount Duneed 3155. 7. 7. Boronia 3079. 39. 6. Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe East, Ivanhoe North 3147. 21. 6. Ashburton, Ashwood 3089. 16. 6. Diamond Creek 3166. 15. 6. Hughesdale, Huntingdale, Oakleigh, Oakleigh East 3205. 13. 6. South Melbourne 3141. 38. 5. South Yarra 3106. 19. 5. Templestowe 3220. 15. 5. Bareena, Geelong, Newtown, South Geelong 3156. 11. 5. Ferntree Gully, Lysterfield, Lysterfield South, Mountain Gate, Upper Ferntree Gully 3135. 9. 5. Bedford Road, Heathmont, Ringwood East 3187. 9. 5. Brighton East, North Road 3214. 9. 5. Corio, Norlane, North Shore 3437. 9. 5. Bullengarook, Gisborne, Gisborne South 3807. 9. 5. Beaconsfield, Guys Hill 3218. 8. 5. Fyansford, Geelong West, Herne Hill, Manifold Heights, Murgheboluc, Stonehaven 3844. 8. 5. Blackwarry, Callignee, Callignee North, Callignee South, Carrajung, Carrajung Lower, Carrajung South, Flynn, Flynns Creek, Koornalla, Loy Yang, Mount Tassie, Traralgon, Traralgon East, Traralgon South, Tyers 3151. 6. 5. Burwood East, Burwood Heights 3153. 6. 5. Bayswater, Bayswater North 3555. 6. 5. Big Hill, Golden Gully, Golden Square, Kangaroo Flat, Lansell Plaza 3249. 5. 5. Alvie, Balintore, Barongarook, Barongarook West, Barramunga, Coragulac, Corunnun, Dreeite, Dreeite South, Geranga-

mete, Irrewarra, Irrewillipe, Irrewillipe East, Kawarren, Larpent, Nalangil, Ondit, Pirron Yallock, Pomborneit East, Swan Marsh, Tanybryn, Warrion, Wool Wool, Yeo, Yeodene 3170. 12. 4. Mulgrave, Waverley Gardens 3764. 11. 4. Forbes, Glenaroua, High Camp, Kilmore, Kilmore East, Moranding, Tantaraboo, Willowmavin 3753. 10. 4. Beveridge 3172. 9. 4. Dingley Village, Springvale South 3116. 8. 4. Chirnside Park 3400. 7. 4. Horsham 3777. 7. 4. Badger Creek, Castella, Chum Creek, Healesville, Healesville Main Street, Mount Toolebewong, Toolangi 3114. 6. 4. Park Orchards 3224. 6. 4. Leopold, Moolap 3139. 5. 4. Beenak, Don Valley, Hoddles Creek, Launching Place, Seville, Seville East, Wandin East, Wandin North, Woori Yallock, Yellingbo 3212. 5. 4. Avalon, Lara, Point Wilson 3143. 24. 3. Armadale, Armadale North 3124. 18. 3. Camberwell, Camberwell North, Camberwell South, Camberwell West, Hartwell, Middle Camberwell 3130. 14. 3. Blackburn, Blackburn North, Blackburn South, Laburnum 3931. 12. 3. Mornington 3061. 11. 3. Campbellfield 3129. 9. 3. Box Hill North, Kerrimuir, Mont Albert North 3087. 8. 3. Watsonia, Watsonia North 3107. 8. 3. Templestowe Lower 3190. 8. 3. Highett 3215. 8. 3. Bell Park, Bell Post Hill, Drumcondra, Geelong North, Hamlyn Heights, North Geelong, Rippleside 3427. 8. 3. Diggers Rest 3103. 7. 3. Balwyn, Balwyn East, Deepdene, Stradbroke Park 3160. 7. 3. Belgrave, Belgrave Heights, Belgrave South, Tecoma 3188. 7. 3. Hampton, Hampton East, Hampton North 3198. 7. 3. Seaford 3757. 7. 3. Eden Park, Humevale, Kinglake Central, Kinglake West, Pheasant Creek, Whittlesea 3132. 6. 3. Mitcham, Mitcham North, Rangeview 3099. 5. 3. Arthurs Creek, Cottles Bridge, Hurstbridge, Nutfield, Strathewen 3164. 5. 3 3221. 5. 3. Barrabool, Ceres, Geelong Mc, Gnarwarre 3950. 5. 3. Kardella South, Korumburra, Korumburra South, Strzelecki, Whitelaw 3063. 3. 3. Oaklands Junction, Yuroke 3332. 3. 3. Lethbridge 3161. 12. 2. Caulfield Junction, Caulfield North 3078. 11. 2. Alphington, Fairfield 3226. 11. 2. Ocean Grove 3934. 10. 2. Mount Martha 3930. 9. 2. Kunyung, Mount Eliza 3093. 8. 2. Lower Plenty 3102. 8. 2. Kew East 3127. 8. 2. Mont Albert, Surrey Hills, Surrey Hills North 3197. 8. 2. Carrum, Patterson Lakes 3094. 7. 2. Montmorency 3804. 7. 2. Narre Warren East, Narre Warren North 3002. 6. 2. East Melbourne 3377. 6. 2. Ararat, Armstrong, Bulgana, Cathcart, Crowlands, Denicull Creek, Dobie, Dunneworthy, Eversley, Langi Logan, Maroona, Mount Cole, Mount Cole Creek, Moyston, Norval, Rhymney, Rocky Point, Rossbridge, Shays Flat, Warrak 3194. 5. 2. Mentone, Mentone East, Moorabbin Airport 3431. 5. 2. Riddells Creek 3179. 4. 2. Scoresby 3442. 4. 2. Ashbourne, Cadello, Carlsruhe, Cobaw, Hesket, Newham, Rochford, Woodend, Woodend North 3758. 4. 2. Heathcote Junction, Wandong 3159. 3. 2. Menzies Creek, Selby 3189. 3. 2. Moorabbin, Moorabbin East, Wishart 3401. 3. 2. Blackheath, Brimpaen, Bungalally, Cherrypool, Dooen, Drung, Gymbowen, Haven, Jung, Kalkee, Kanagulk, Continued on Next Page

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From Previous Page Karnak, Laharum, Longerenong, Lower Norton, Mckenzie Creek, Mockinya, Murra Warra, Nurcoung, Nurrabiel, Pimpinio, Quantong, Riverside, Rocklands, St Helens Plains, Telangatuk East, Toolondo, Vectis, Wail, Wallup, Wartook, Wonwondah, Zumsteins 3551. 3. 2. Arnold, Arnold West, Ascot, Axe Creek, Axedale, Bagshot, Bagshot North, Bendigo Forward, Cornella, Creek View, Emu Creek, Eppalock, Epsom, Huntly, Huntly North, Junortoun, Kimbolton, Lake Eppalock, Llanelly, Lockwood, Lockwood South, Longlea, Maiden Gully, Mandurang, Mandurang South, Murphys Creek, Myola, Myrtle Creek, Newbridge, Painswick, Sedgwick, Strathfieldsaye, Tarnagulla, Toolleen, Waanyarra, Wellsford, Woodstock On Loddon 3723. 3. 2. Archerton, Barjarg, Boorolite, Bridge Creek, Delatite, Enochs Point, Gaffneys Creek, Goughs Bay, Howes Creek, Howqua, Howqua Hills, Howqua Inlet, Jamieson, Kevington, Knockwood, Macs Cove, Maindample, Matlock, Merrijig, Mount Buller, Mountain Bay, Piries, Sawmill Settlement, Tolmie, Woods Point 3875. 3. 2. Bairnsdale, Banksia Peninsula, Bengworden, Broadlands, Bullumwaal, Calulu, Clifton Creek, Deptford, East Bairnsdale, Eastwood, Ellaswood, Fairy Dell, Flaggy Creek, Forge Creek, Goon Nure, Granite Rock, Hillside, Iguana Creek, Lindenow South, Lucknow, Marthavale, Melwood, Merrijig, Mount Taylor, Newlands Arm, Ryans, Sarsfield, Tabberabbera, Walpa, Waterholes, Wentworth, Woodglen, Wuk Wuk, Wy Yung 3940. 3. 2. Rosebud West 3213. 2. 2. Anakie, Batesford, Lovely Banks, Moorabool 3232. 2. 2. Lorne 3342. 2. 2. Ballan, Beremboke, Blakeville, Bunding, Colbrook, Durdidwarrah, Fiskville, Ingliston, Mount Wallace 3433. 2. 2. Monegeetta 3434. 2. 2. Cherokee, Kerrie, Romsey, Springfield 3435. 2. 2. Benloch, Goldie, Lancefield, Nulla Vale 3523. 2. 2. Argyle, Costerfield, Derrinal, Heathcote, Heathcote South, Knowsley, Ladys Pass, Moormbool West, Mount Camel, Redcastle 3767. 2. 2. Mount Dandenong 3782. 2. 2. Avonsleigh, Clematis, Emerald, Macclesfield 3797. 2. 2. Gilderoy, Gladysdale, Powelltown, Three Bridges, Yarra Junction 3799. 2. 2. Big Pats Creek, East Warburton, Mcmahons Creek, Millgrove, Reefton, Warburton, Wesburn 3919. 2. 2. Crib Point 3984. 2. 2. Adams Estate, Caldermeade, Corinella, Coronet Bay, Grantville, Jam Jerrup, Lang Lang, Lang Lang East, Monomeith, Pioneer Bay, Queensferry, Tenby Point, The Gurdies 3995. 2. 2. Anderson, Archies Creek, Cape Paterson, Harmers Haven, Kilcunda, Lance Creek, North Wonthaggi, South Dudley, St Clair, Wattle Bank, Wonthaggi, Woolamai 3142. 22. 1. Hawksburn, Toorak 3111. 10. 1. Donvale 3105. 8. 1. Bulleen 3162. 8. 1. Caulfield, Caulfield South, Hopetoun Gardens 3113. 7. 1. North Warrandyte, Warrandyte 3184. 7. 1. Brighton Road, Elwood 3943. 7. 1. Sorrento 3356. 6. 1. Delacombe, Sebastopol 3115. 5. 1. Wonga Park 3191. 5. 1. Sandringham 3222. 4. 1. Clifton Springs, Curlewis, Drysdale, Mannerim, Marcus Hill, Wallington 3658. 4. 1. Broadford, Clonbinane, Hazeldene, Reedy Creek, Strath Creek, Sugarloaf Creek, Sunday Creek, Tyaak, Waterford Park 3820. 4. 1. Bona Vista, Lillico, Warragul 3840. 4. 1. Driffield, Hazelwood, Hazelwood North, Hazelwood South, Jeeralang, Jeeralang Junction, Maryvale, Morwell 3158. 3. 1. Upwey 3228. 3. 1. Bellbrae, Bells Beach, Jan Juc, Torquay 3451. 3. 1. Barkers Creek, Campbells Creek, Chewton, Chewton Bushlands, Faraday, Fryerstown, Glenluce, Golden Point, Guildford, Irishtown, Mckenzie Hill, Muckleford, Tarilta, Vaughan, Yapeen 3564. 3. 1. Bamawm Extension, Echuca, Echuca South, Echuca Village, Echuca West, Kanyapella, Patho, Roslynmead, Wharparilla 3920. 3. 1. Hmas Cerberus

3936. 3. 1. Arthurs Seat, Dromana, Safety Beach 3225. 2. 1. Point Lonsdale, Queenscliff, Swan Bay, Swan Island 3240. 2. 1. Buckley, Gherang, Modewarre, Moriac, Mount Moriac, Paraparap 3352. 2. 1. Addington, Blowhard, Bolwarrah, Bonshaw, Brewster, Bullarook, Bungaree, Bunkers Hill, Burrumbeet, Cambrian Hill, Cardigan, Cardigan Village, Chapel Flat, Clarendon, Claretown, Clarkes Hill, Corindhap, Dereel, Dunnstown, Durham Lead, Enfield, Ercildoune, Garibaldi, Glen Park, Glenbrae, Gong Gong, Grenville, Invermay, Lal Lal, Lamplough, Langi Kal Kal, Learmonth, Leigh Creek, Lexton, Magpie, Millbrook, Miners Rest, Mollongghip, Mount Bolton, Mount Egerton, Mount Mercer, Mount Rowan, Napoleons, Navigators, Pootilla, Scotchmans Lead, Scotsburn, Springbank, Sulky, Wallace, Warrenheip, Wattle Flat, Waubra, Weatherboard, Werneth, Windermere, Yendon 3380. 2. 1. Stawell, Stawell West 3463. 2. 1. Baringhup, Baringhup West, Bradford, Eastville, Gower, Laanecoorie, Maldon, Neereman, Nuggetty, Tarrengower, Walmer, Woodstock West 3632. 2. 1 3775. 2. 1. Christmas Hills, Dixons Creek, Steels Creek, Tarrawarra, Yarra Glen 3796. 2. 1. Mount Evelyn 3818. 2. 1. Athlone, Drouin, Drouin East, Drouin South, Drouin West, Hallora, Jindivick, Ripplebrook 3821. 2. 1. Brandy Creek, Bravington, Buln Buln, Buln Buln East, Crossover, Ellinbank, Ferndale, Lardner, Nilma, Nilma North, Rokeby, Seaview, Shady Creek, Tetoora Road, Torwood, Warragul South, Warragul West 3925. 2. 1. Cape Woolamai, Churchill Island, Newhaven, San Remo 3050. 1. 1 3096. 1. 1. Wattle Glen 3233. 1. 1. Apollo Bay, Cape Otway, Marengo, Petticoat Creek, Skenes Creek, Skenes Creek North 3251. 1. 1. Beeac, Cundare, Cundare North, Eurack, Weering 3254. 1. 1. Cororooke 3285. 1. 1. Codrington, Narrawong, Rosebrook, St Helens, Toolong, Tyrendarra, Tyrendarra East, Yambuk 3293. 1. 1. Glenthompson, Nareeb, Narrapumelap South 3304. 1. 1. Bessiebelle, Dartmoor, Drik Drik, Drumborg, Greenwald, Heywood, Homerton, Lyons, Milltown, Mumbannar, Myamyn, Winnap 3331. 1. 1. Bannockburn, Gheringhap, Maude, Russells Bridge, She Oaks, Steiglitz, Sutherlands Creek 3341. 1. 1. Dales Creek, Greendale, Korobeit, Myrniong, Pentland Hills 3351. 1. 1. Berringa, Bo Peep, Cape Clear, Carngham, Chepstowe, Haddon, Hillcrest, Illabarook, Lake Bolac, Mininera, Mount Emu, Nerrin Nerrin, Newtown, Nintingbool, Piggoreet, Pitfield, Rokewood Junction, Ross Creek, Scarsdale, Smythes Creek, Smythesdale, Snake Valley, Springdallah, Staffordshire Reef, Streatham, Wallinduc, Westmere 3399. 1. 1 3409. 1. 1. Arapiles, Clear Lake, Douglas, Duchembegarra, Grass Flat, Jilpanger, Miga Lake, Mitre, Natimuk, Noradjuha, Tooan, Wombelano 3418. 1. 1. Broughton, Gerang Gerung, Glenlee, Kiata, Lawloit, Little Desert, Lorquon, Netherby, Nhill, Yanac 3444. 1. 1. Barfold, Baynton, Baynton East, Edgecombe, Glenhope, Greenhill, Kyneton, Kyneton South, Langley, Lauriston, Lyal, Metcalfe East, Mia Mia, Pastoria, Pastoria East, Pipers Creek, Redesdale, Sidonia, Spring Hill, Tylden, Tylden South 3447. 1. 1. Taradale 3453. 1. 1. Harcourt, Harcourt North, Ravenswood, Ravenswood South 3517. 1. 1. Bears Lagoon, Brenanah, Glenalbyn, Inglewood, Jarklin, Kingower, Kurting, Powlett Plains, Rheola, Salisbury West, Serpentine 3518. 1. 1. Berrimal, Borung, Fentons Creek, Fernihurst, Fiery Flat, Kurraca, Kurraca West, Mysia, Nine Mile, Richmond Plains, Skinners Flat, Wedderburn, Wedderburn Junction, Wehla, Woolshed Flat, Woosang 3549. 1. 1. Annuello, Bannerton, Happy Valley, Liparoo, Robinvale, Robinvale Irrigation District Section B, Robinvale Irrigation District Section C, Robinvale Irrigation District Section D, Robinvale Irrigation District Section E,

Tol Tol, Wandown, Wemen 3594. 1. 1. Nyah 3659. 1. 1. Tallarook 3691. 1. 1. Allans Flat, Bandiana, Baranduda, Barnawartha North, Bellbridge, Berringama, Bethanga, Bonegilla, Bungil, Castle Creek, Coral Bank, Dederang, Ebden, Gateway Island, Glen Creek, Gundowring, Huon Creek, Kancoona, Kergunyah, Kergunyah South, Kiewa, Killara, Leneva, Lucyvale, Mongans Bridge, Osbornes Flat, Running Creek, Staghorn Flat, Talgarno, Tangambalanga, Thologolong, Upper Gundowring, Wodonga Forward 3761. 1. 1. St Andrews 3770. 1. 1. Coldstream, Gruyere, Yering 3778. 1. 1. Fernshaw, Narbethong 3781. 1. 1. Cockatoo, Mount Burnett, Nangana 3791. 1. 1. Kallista 3928. 1. 1. Main Ridge 3630. 7. 0. Branditt, Caniambo, Colliver, Dunkirk, Shepparton, Shepparton South 3929. 7. 0. Flinders 3280. 5. 0. Dennington, Warrnambool 3730. 5. 0. Bathumi, Boosey, Bundalong, Bundalong South, Burramine, Burramine South, Esmond, Telford, Yarrawonga, Yarrawonga South 3850. 5. 0. Sale, Wurruk 3912. 5. 0. Pearcedale, Somerville 3939. 5. 0. Boneo, Cape Schanck, Fingal, Rosebud, Rosebud Plaza 3944. 5. 0. Portsea 3321. 4. 0. Hesse, Inverleigh, Wingeel 3585. 4. 0. Castle Donnington, Chillingollah, Fish Point, Goschen, Kunat, Meatian, Nowie, Nyrraby, Pira, Polisbet, Speewa, Swan Hill, Swan Hill West, Winlaton 3927. 4. 0. Somers 3942. 4. 0. Blairgowrie 3996. 4. 0. Inverloch, Pound Creek 3180. 3. 0. Knoxfield 3230. 3. 0. Anglesea 3231. 3. 0. Aireys Inlet, Big Hill, Eastern View, Fairhaven, Moggs Creek 3573. 3. 0. Calivil, Mitiamo, Pine Grove, Terrick Terrick East 3631. 3. 0. Arcadia, Arcadia South, Cosgrove, Cosgrove South, Grahamvale, Karramomus, Kialla, Kialla East, Kialla West, Lemnos, Orrvale, Pine Lodge, Shepparton East, Shepparton North 3636. 3. 0. Drumanure, Invergordon, Naring, Numurkah 3672. 3. 0. Benalla 3722. 3. 0. Barwite, Mansfield, Mirimbah 3825. 3. 0. Aberfeldy, Amor, Boola, Caringal, Coalville, Coopers Creek, Erica, Fumina, Fumina South, Hernes Oak, Hill End, Jacob Creek, Jericho, Moe, Moe South, Moondarra, Newborough, Rawson, Tanjil, Tanjil South, Thalloo, Thomson, Toombon, Walhalla, Walhalla East, Westbury, Willow Grove, Yallourn, Yallourn North 3847. 3. 0. Hiamdale, Nambrok, Rosedale, Willung, Willung South 3862. 3. 0. Budgee Budgee, Cobbannah, Cowa, Crooked River, Dargo, Hawkhurst, Hollands Landing, Llowalong, Meerlieu, Miowera, Moornapa, Munro, Perry Bridge, Stockdale, Stratford, Waterford, Wongungarra 3097. 2. 0. Bend Of Islands, Kangaroo Ground, Watsons Creek 3126. 2. 0. Camberwell East, Canterbury 3223. 2. 0. Bellarine, Indented Head, Portarlington, St Leonards 3300. 2. 0. Byaduk North, Hamilton 3450. 2. 0. Castlemaine, Moonlight Flat 3458. 2. 0. Barrys Reef, Blackwood, Fern Hill, Lerderderg, Little Hampton, Newbury, North Blackwood, Trentham, Trentham East 3498. 2. 0. Irymple 3500. 2. 0. Mildura, Mildura West 3579. 2. 0. Appin, Appin South, Bael Bael, Beauchamp, Benjeroop, Budgerum East, Capels Crossing, Dingwall, Fairley, Gonn Crossing, Kerang, Kerang East, Koroop, Lake Meran, Macorna, Meering West, Milnes Bridge, Murrabit, Murrabit West, Myall, Mystic Park, Normanville, Pine View, Reedy Lake, Sandhill Lake, Teal Point, Tragowel, Wandella, Westby 3614. 2. 0. Toolamba, Toolamba West 3616. 2. 0. Cooma, Gillieston, Girgarre East, Harston, Mooroopna North West, Tatura, Tatura East, Waranga 3629. 2. 0. Ardmona, Coomboona, Mooroopna, Mooroopna North, Undera 3638. 2. 0. Kotupna, Nathalia, Yielima 3660. 2. 0. Caveat, Dropmore, Highlands, Hilldene, Kerrisdale, Northwood, Seymour,

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Local History

C.J. Dennis settled at Toolangi ■ Journalist and poet C.J. Dennis, Toolangi's most famous resident, settled there in 1908 (until his death in 1938).

The area that is now Toolangi was first settled in the 1860s by paling splitters and then timber-getters, attracted by the dense timber.

The name, Toolangi, is an Aboriginal word meaning 'tall trees'. It is not known precisely when this name came into usage, but a photo from the early 1890s shows the 'Toolangi Post Office'.

Land selection began in 1886 with Crown grants on a 40-year lease, says the Murrindindi Shire Heritage Study.

In 1895 the first visitor accommodation, the Queen's Head Inn, and the Toolangi School opened.

In the early 20th-century, Toolangi became a tourist destination, with a number of guesthouses to serve them.

Table Talk magazine referred to Toolangi as a 'noted tourist resort' in 1923.

The Singing Garden, or 'Arden', is the name of the property formerly owned and established by Australian poet C.J. Dennis (1876-1938).

Arden is located 15 km east of Kinglake in Toolangi, on the Kinglake-Healesville Rd. While at Toolangi, Dennis published his first collection of poetry in 1913, The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke (1915), The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916) and The Glugs of Gosh (1917).

On the proceeds from The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke he built the house which he called Arden after the forest in Shakespeare's As You Like It. Dennis married Olive Harriet Herron, daughter of John Herron in 1917.

She was the author, under the pseudonym 'Margaret Herron', who wrote the autobiographical Down the Years in 1953.

In 1922 Dennis joined the staff of The Herald and thence divided his time between Melbourne and Toolangi.

Dennis's last book, The Singing Garden (1935), was inspired by his garden at Toolangi.

The house burned down in the 1960s although the garden he created with his wife remains.

The gardens now cover 1.5 ha and feature rhododendrons and exotic trees including a copper beech planted

by English Poet Laureate, John Masefield, who visited Dennis during the State's centenary celebrations of 1934-35.

This event prompted the composition of The Tree, from The Singing Garden Anthology.

Many of the original trees remain, and sections of the garden have been restored. They are currently open to the public, with tearooms established by the present owners.

The gardens retain many of their original plantings.

The property slopes down from the road towards the Yea River. The garden is enclosed by towering mountain ash on its west and north boundaries and, along the east boundary, mature Douglas-fir trees.

The upper slopes of the garden comprise a woodland of exotic and Australian trees and shrubberies of mature rhododendron, with meandering pathways and a serpentine driveway curving from the entrance to the house and tearooms.

● Clarence James Dennis, the eldest child of James Dennis, a hotelier, and his wife Kate (née Tobin), was born on September 7, 1876, at Auburn in the Clare Valley, South Australia.

After the death of his mother shortly before his 14th birthday, Dennis and his two younger brothers were raised by two aunts, although from 1890 to 1892 he was a boarder at Christian Brothers’ College in Adelaide.

Dennis left school at the age of 17, working briefly as a clerk in Adelaide before returning to his father’s home in Laura, in the Flinders Ranges.

Here he began his first forays in verse, publishing a humorous poem in the Laura Standard on some local residents who had become lost in the bush.

In the late 1890s, Dennis had a stint as a journalist for the Adelaide weekly The Critic, but after about a year he returned to Laura where he worked at his father’s hotel.

Dennis later claimed it was in these years that he ‘learned to drink’, a habit that would plague him for the rest of his life. After falling out with his father, Dennis travelled to Broken Hill in western New South Wales, before returning to Adelaide and rejoining the staff of The Critic.

He continued to submit his poetry to other periodicals, sending several unsuccessful contributions to the Bulletin before his poem ‘’Urry’ was published in November 1903.

From February 1906, Dennis teamed up with A. E. Martin to publish the leftwing, pro-nationalist weekly The Gadfly.

Featuring satirical verse by Dennis, the paper was critically well received but commercially unsuccessful and at the end of 1907 Dennis left the struggling paper and travelled to Victoria.

After a period of hard living in Melbourne, he went to live in a hut in the isolated settlement of Toolangi.

- Australian Poetry Library

● C.J. Dennis published The Singing Garden, which detailed his observations about Arden, named after Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Dennis lived at Toolangi from 1908 until his death in 1938.

● Singing Gardens at Arden, Toolangi.

● Singing Gardens at Arden, Toolangi.

The house and tearooms are oriented to look across the open sloping lawn, peppered with small copses and specimen trees, towards a formal pond and treed valley of the Yea River just beyond.

A visitor car park for is located to the west of the tearooms.

The gardens feature many exotic trees including purple beech, silver birch, liquidamber, conifers, maples, claret ash, hazelnut, Monterey cypress, sycamore, and oak trees.

Other plantings include mature rhododendrons, camellias, azaleas, tree ferns, bamboo, and ivy.

Many of the plantings and the garden's layout date from the period of ownership by C.J. Dennis, who laid out the garden with his wife and English gardener Mr Chivers.

Features include the paths and driveway curving from the entrance to the house, a White Oak, Thujopsis dolabrata , Acer palmatum disectum horizontalis, the tree ferns and rhododendrons in the front garden, a pair of English Box and a Silver Birch adjacent to the house, the bamboo surrounding the pond, and the pond itself.

The Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea (Purple or Copper Beech) was also planted during the Dennis period.

It is listed on the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Register of Significant Trees for its historical value.

- With thanks to the Murrindindi Shire Heritage Study

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Sport

Daryl Douglas back in business ■ Two meetings (Bendigo and Kilmore) were held in conjunction on Tuesday night with Kilmore being transferred from the day before.

The highlight at Bendigo was the return to the winners list of champion reinsman Daryl Douglas following an absence of 4 years. Driving trainer brother Glenn's 6Y0 Bacardi LindyStrapon mare Bacardi Jess to land the TLC Carpentry Trotters Mobile over 1650 metres.

Beginning fast from gate two, Bacardi Jess was given an easy time at the head of affairs to score by a neck from Kyvalley Catwalk along the sprint lane after trailing, with Yankee Twister third 4.2 metres away after following the pair.

The mil rate 2-00.8.

■ Romsey's Chris Svanosio was successful with Courage Under Fire-Low Velocity filly Aliens Last (gate two) in the 1650 metre Alabar Bloodstock 2Y0 Maiden Pace, leading throughout to easily account for first starter Chelsava Angel which trailed from the pole in a mile rate of 1-54.8. Eva Matao was a metre back third after racing exposed.

■ Bolinda trainer Brent Lilley snared a double at the meeting with in-form 4Y0 Muscle HillLove Ya Doosie entire Kyvalley Chief taking the Santons Of Bendigo Trotters Handicap over 2150 metres and 6Y0 Angus Hall- Aldebaran Maori mare Kyvalley Kyrie the 1650 metre Race Services Trotters Mobile. Kyvalley Chief driven

by Chris Alford began safely from 10 metres and was immediately sent forward to assume control from Spiders Devil, before coasting to the wire 11.2 metres in advance of Im Hector (one/one) and a death-seating Mano De Dios who was game in running third a half neck back.

The mile rate 2-01.8.

Kyvalley Kirie (Ross Payne) led throughout from gate three to win in a breeze over Majestic Achiever which trailed by 16.1 metres in 1-59.

Querencia (four back the markers) used the sprint lane for third 1.3 metres away.

■ Wahring trainer Shaun Kittel and stable reinsman Rod Lakey combined to capture the 2150 metre Hygain Pace with The Last Chance, a 5Y0 gelded son of Mr Feelgood and Tender Reign. Coming away from three back the markers mid-race to park in the open, The Last Chance strode clear in the back straight and gave plenty on turning to defeat the hot favourite Tarzali which followed the winner everywhere, with Double O Heaven third after dropping down to the markers on the final bend. The margins 4.9 by 3.7 metres in a mile rate of 1-57.3.

■ At Kilmore the local area provided half the program. Kilmore trainer Mitchell Frost combined with Zac Phillips to land the Beraldo Coffee Pace over 1690 metres with 5Y0 Always A Virgin-Duchess Da Gama mare Always A Duchess in a mile rate of 1-59.

Given a sweet passage from gate two trailing another Kilmore local Cheeky Major which led from the pole,Always A Duchess was eased three wide on the final bend and finished best to score by 8.7 metres from Robbie Walters' Lady Flora which raced exposed from the bell, with Cheeky Major a half head away in third place giving Kilmore the trifecta.

■ Wallan's Ruth and Chris Shinn snared the 2180 metre Jet Roofing Pace with 4Y0 Rock N Roll Heaven-Shes Pinkalicious mare Bellissima.

Settling three back in the moving line from gate five as Gigis Grinner exploded to the lead from outside the front line, Chris wasted no time in sending Bellissima forward to race exposed and dictate the terms of the race.

Cruising to the front prior to the home turn, Bellissima greeted the judge 13.1 metres clear of Rose Cooper (five wide home turn from last), with Charisma King (one/two - three wide at bell) third 1.2 metres away. The mile rate 202.1.

■ Whittlesea octogenarian Charlie Farrugia's lightly raced 10Y0 Aldebaran Yankee-Tip Top Winner gelding Tip Top Grandpa was an upset winner of the Claire Weston Photography Trotters Mobile over 2180 metres.

Driven as usual by grandson Darren Zahra, Tip Top Grandpa eased away from four back the markers to raced exposed outside the long odds-on favourite Electrojet for the final circuit and outstayed her to win by a half head in a thrilling finish returning a mile rate of 2-05.2.

Allanon which trailed the leader, easing three wide on turning was third 1.1 metres back.

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with Len Baker Robbie Walters and stable reinsman Jack Laugher brought up three wins in succession with 4Y0 Sportswriter-Madam Lily mare Madame Annie to take The Bendigo Club Pace over 2180 metres. After trailing the poleline leader First And Erst from inside the second line, Madame Annie using the sprint lane was able to blouse the hot favourite Arabella Star which raced in the open for the last half of the journey by 1.2 metres in a rate of 2-03.5. First And Erst held down third 2 metres away.

■ Maree and John Caldow's highly promising Bacardi Lindy-Titillate filly Tipsy Turvy made it two from two when a decisive victor of the C and M Build Group 2Y0 and 3Y0 Trotters Handicap over 2150 metres. Coming from 10 metres, Tipsy Turvy despite racing in the open for the first half, raced to the front at the bell and defied all challengers to register a strong 8.7 metre margin over Jahbella which trailed for the last lap after leading. Thirty metre backmarker Jade Nien was third 3.9 metres back after moving to race exposed at the bell. The mile rate 2-07.3.

At Mildura ■ At Mildura on Friday, both Reece Moore and Andrew Vozlic snared doubles – Moore training and driving both Artegra and Fighter to success and Vozlic doing the same with Loorrim Lake and Ohoka Diesel in their respective races.

Doubled Day ■ Wednesday was double day with Stawell racing in the afternoon and Shepparton at night.

Horsham's Aaron Dunn took the honours at Stawell following the victories of Somebeachsomewhere-Without Guile colt Bondi Lockdown in the Sign Online 2Y0 Maiden Pace over 1785 metres and 5Y0 Western IdealForest Bliss gelding Vanity Bay in the Renown Silverware Pace over 2180 metres.

Bondi Lockdown a heavily supported favourite, was given a sweet one/one trip from gate four, but raced a little green when eased three wide on the final bend as the leader Bonnie Belle kicked away looking home. Once balanced on straightening, Bondi Lockdown showed a great turn of speed to record a runaway 1.7 metre margin over the pacemaker returning a mile rate of 1-57.1. October Reign (four back the markers) ran home along the sprint lane to be third 9 metres away.

Vanity Bay led throughout from gate two to register a fighting half neck victory from the consistent Pur Dan which raced exposed for the last half of the race, with Abstractor a neck away third after trailing the winner and using the sprint lane. The mile rate 1-59.7.

■ It was a great day for Hamilton's Barker family at Stawell, with Jackie Barker combining with Heywood's Bec East aboard 4Y0 Western Terror-Tinted Pearl mare Tinge Of Fear to land the Rayner's Fruit & Veg Pace over 2180 metres and father Rodney scoring with 6Y0 Big JimScentiment mare Miss Atlanta in the 1785 metre Gateway Security Pace for Octogenarian father Jim. Tinge Of Fear (one/three) ran home best of a three wide trail last lap on the back of Keayang Shady to blouse her by a head in a rate of 2-00.6 which would have given Aaron Dunn a treble for the afternoon.

Beekeacee was third 7.5 metres back after racing uncovered. Miss Atlanta led throughout from gate four to account for Joy Mac (one/ one) which moved three wide approaching the home turn and Sport Dreamer who raced uncovered. The margins 4.6 by 2 metres in a rate of 2-01.5.

■ Western District (Scotts Creek) duo Anthony (trainer) and Xavier (driver) O'Connor scored a tough victory with home bred Shadow Play-Roman Abbey mare Abbey Fields in the Shelton & Lane Printers Pace over 1785 metres. Racing the entire trip in the open from gate four, Abbey Fields kept on giving in the straight to record a nose margin in a tricky finish from Corporal Bill (one/one) and Old Farm Way which used the sprint lane off the back of the weakening leader Tuesdays Edition finishing 1.8 metres away. The mile rate 1-59.4.

■ At Shepparton, Monegeetta reinsman David Miles continued his great season by driving a double - First starter Billynjed for Rockbank trainer Glen Davies in the 1680 metre Central Tyre Service Maiden Pace and Flyin First Class for father Marty in the Guardline Security Services 3Y0 & Older Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres.

Billynjed a 4Y0 Major Bronski-Essmarelda Lombo gelding was restrained from outside the front line to possie mid-field in the running line and after going forward three wide approaching the final bend, ran home best to prevail by a head at odds of $45.00 from the leader Midnight Queen, with Clever Cowboy third a head away off a one/one trip. The mile rate 1-59.6. Flyin First Class a home bred Caribbean Blaster-Flyin Indi Air filly finished with a wet sail from midfield to register a half neck margin over Kyvalley Surfergirl in a rate of 2-06.4. Antigonus was third 2 metres back.

■ Shepparton (Bunbartha) trainer/driver Matt Newberry snared the 1690 metre Hunter Rural 3Y0 Maiden Pace with Mr Feelgood-Chasing Chelsea gelding After The Chase in a mile rate of 1-59.5. Raced by the Newberry family (John, Maree and Matt), After The Chase began fast from outside the front line, electing to trail the poleline pacemaker Wandana Debspread after an unsuccessful bid for the lead. Using the sprint lane, After The Chase hit the wire a head clear of the hot favourite Rueslan which raced exposed, with Rocks Can Roll (three back the markers) third 3.5 metres away after angling wide in the straight.

Ballarat beauties ■ Mulitple winners seemed to be the order of the week and at Ballarat on Thursday, young reinsman Connor Clarke chalked up a treble at his home track Bray Raceway.

Ultra consistent Village Jolt-Isabelle Delacour gelding Monsieur Delacour bred, raced and trained by father Stephen was the first to arrive, taking the TAB Long May We Play 3Y0 Pace over 1710 metres. Quickly away from inside the second line to possie four back in the moving line as Execution Oro obtained the lead, Monsieur Delacour trailed Float On By forward three wide in the final circuit and finished all over the top of his rivals to score by 2.3 metres (his 5th for the season) from Execution Oro in a rate of 1-56.2. Spacewriter (one/ one) was third 9.7 metres back.

Next to come along was in-form 4Y0 American Ideal-Diamonds N Gold gelding Yankee Gold in the 2200 metre Easy Waste Pace.

Trained at Bannockburn by Emmett and Richard Brosnan, Yankee Gold was sent forward from the extreme draw to park outside the leader Pride Lands mid-race. Applying the pressure in the last lap, Yankee Gold raced clear prior to the home turn and held a margin all the way up the running to register a strong 2.5 metre victory in advance of Village Voice (one/two) and Amore Rock (one/one) who was 2 metres back. The mile rate 1-58.3.

■ Emma Stewart's long odds-on favourite 5Y0 entire American Alli (American Ideal-Beris Holmes) put the icing on the cake when successful in the Flying Horse Entertainmant Venue Pace over 2200 metres, leading virtually throughout from gate four to defeat Morvah (one/one) by 2.1 metres in 1-56.8. Horratio was third 2.8 metres back after following the runner up all the way.

Sulky Snippets This Week

■ Wednesday - Bendigo/Terang, Thursday - Echuca, Friday - Mildura/Melton, Saturday - Bendigo, Sunday - Cranbourne, Monday Maryborough, Tuesday - Shepparton.

Horses to follow

■ Safe Jewels, Keayang Shady, Dances, Tiwanaku, Machstique, Hanging On A Dream, Deadly Assassin, Alice Kay.

Emmett and Richard Brosnan also had a grea night as Majestic Son-A Touch Of Sun filly Homonym driven by Emmett outstayed her ri vals to land the Decoglaze 3Y0 Trotters Handi cap over 2200 metres. Coming from 10 metres Homonym raced outside the leader Sierra Kea to prevail by a half head from Aldebaran Knox (one/one) and Countess Chiron which trailed the leader getting an inside run in the shadows o the post to finish 1.3 metres away. The mile rate 2-04.8.

■ Lawrence trainer Ken Whelan combined with Ararat’s Michael Bellman aboard hones Artiscape-Glory Glory 6Y0 gelding Aristocra Chester to take the Ferndale Confectionary Pace over 2200 metres in a mile rate of 2-01.3. Taken back to the rear of the field from outside the front line, Aristocrat Chester raced by Ken and wife Merna was able to latch to the back o Magic Cruiser ahead of him for a great ride home in the final circuit. Easing wide on turning, Aristocrat Chester sprinted like a gazelle half way up the running to record a runaway 4.5 metre margin over the pacemaker Atego Shades, with Magic Cruiser a head away third. Michae Bellman is a most underrated reinsman and usu ally gives his drives every opportunity.

More multiples

■ More multiples were the order of the night a Tabcorp Park Melton on Friday with Koo Wee Rup concessional reinsman Kyal Costello and Toolern Vale trainer/driver John Justice each chalking up a treble.

It was a night to remember for the youthfu Costello who scored on Radical Major fo Plumpton trainer Mario Azzopardi, Charisma King for Croydon's Peter Peacock and Delight ful Jazz for Freddy Taiba of Sunbury. Radical Major a 3Y0 Art Major-Radical Storm colt led throughout from gate two in the in the 1720 metre Woodlands Stud Pace, accounting fo Yoursnmine which trailed, with Crafty Ole Fox third after following the pair. The margins 7.7 X 1.2 metres in a rate of 1-55.1.

■ Five year old gelding Charisma King (Justanotherpoorboy-Shes Limited) was given a beaut passage from the pole in the Breckon Farms Maiden Pace over 1720 metres trailing the pacemaker Valley Of Terror (gate three before easing away from the inside on turning to register a 3.4 metre margin over the leader, with Dads My Hero third 6.8 metres away. The mile rate 1-58.

■ It's been a long time between drinks for Pete Peacock who would have been elated with the victory. Delightful Jazz a 4Y0 daughter of Bet tors Delight and Hotinthecitytonite from the pole trailed the leader and stablemate Our Road To Mecca drawn next door in the 2240 metre TAB Long May We Play Pace before gaining an inside passage close to the wire to score by a head from Sahara Tiger out wide from mid-field in a mile rate of 1-59.2, with Off The Radar also using the sprint lane from three back the mark ers for third 1.8 metres back.

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Observations Convent Gallery

■ The Convent precinct is currently closed to the general public until further notice.

This includes the closure of the onsite eateries and cafes, galleries, garden, the school and markets.

The tenant community of artists, sole traders and small businesses remain on site at their own discretion at this time.

Many of the tenants sell their products and services online - a great way to support the creative community when they need it most.

Clients may visit practitioners in the WellBeing as per government directives in regard to essential health services - you will be met by your practitioner at the pink door entrance on St Heliers St. The Abbotsford Farmers Market will continue to be relocated to 2 Wingrove St. Alphington.

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

Steri-Live

■ Arts Centre Melbourne in partnership with the Victorian Parliament and The Push have come together to create Steri-Live, an imagined festival to inspire a state-wide audience impacted by the pandemic.

Steri-Live, ‘The Best Festival to Never Happen’, has been designed by participants of The Channel and The Push’s New Slang program which supports young Victorians interested in developing skills in event creation and management.

This initiative has created an opportunity for young aspiring creators aged 15-17, supported by the Parliament of Victoria, to team up with members from Arts Centre Melbourne, The Push, and creative mentors Giulia McGauran, Beatrice Lewisand Nicholas Campbell, to dream of what an event would look like in today’s current social and political climate.

“We are dedicated to ensuring that Arts Centre Melbourne is a place where young, aspiring creatives can learn, grow, contribute and realise their ideas,”said The Channel’s Venue and Program Manager, Zoe Rinkel.

“Innovation is important, now more than ever, and the aspiring artists from our New Slang program have displayed the divergent thinking that will be required for the arts to adapt in the future.”

"Engagement in the arts is really important for young people. It gives them a community, a language they can use to communicate complex feelings and ideas, and the confidence to take risks and be themselves. It also contributes to the building of a healthy future for a dynamic, exciting, inclusive and diverse arts sector."

The temporary closure of Parliament House during the COVID-19 crisis and the cancellation of a major youth music event in April led to the Parliament exploring new ways of working with young people.

“The Victorian Parliament has been collaborating with Arts Centre Melbourne and The Push Inc. on youth engagement activities since 2016 and teamed up to experiment with digital technologies during lockdown.

“Parliament’s youth engagement initiatives allow young people to voice their concerns and share their ideas about issues that affect them,” said Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Colin Brooks.

“With COVID-19 shutting our doors temporarily and forcing the cancellation of Parliament’s Youth Week activities, we were eager to explore ways to continue supporting and connecting with young people online,” he said.

Steri-Live is available to explore on https:/ /www.australianmusicvault.com.au/ music%20stories/read/steri-live/ For more information including; bookings for free and ticketed events, Arts Centre Melbourne’s health and safety policies, as well as additional digital content and experiences visit artscentremelbourne.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

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Reading The Sister’s Gift

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Van Straten to launch book ■ The release of In the Name of Theatre: the History, Culture and Voices of Amateur Theatre in Victoria by Dr Cheryl Threadgold , is a work long awaited and one that will touch literally thousands of theatre practitioners, thespians and indeed the general community who have spent many happy hours as an audience member.

Taking us back in time to early Australian colonial theatre in 1789, with the first recorded amateur theatre performance in NSW of Irish dramatist George Farquhar's comedy The Recruiting Officer, presented to celebrate the birthday of King George III, Cheryl Threadgold has left little to chance by tracing with extraordinary expertise and no doubt patience in the highs and lows of amateur and community theatre in Victoria over some 230 years.

It is hard to imagine that anyone is left out of this comprehensive compilation of stories of over some 120 operating amateur musical and nonmusical theatre companies in Victoria, with more incisive details of 70 theatre companies serving urban and regional Victoria at this moment.

There are many very heartfelt comments by companies in their quest for survival, joy personified by others as they have told their tales without reservation and as such are recorded in fine detail by Threadgold.

What is sad and acknowledged by Threadgold is the some 380 listings of past amateur theatre companies that with their founders, committees really supported the ongoing foundations of theatre in Victoria over the past century or more.

Such a work as in In the Name of Theatre must be something that every participant and supporter of amateur theatre in Victoria needs for their own resource and enjoyment.

● Frank Van Straten It is something that doesn't happen without a lot of dedication, insight and ability to bring to our bookshelves.

The book is being launched by Frank Van Straten at 2pm Saturday September 5 on Zoom.

Early copies can be obtained online at $49.50 through the website: www.inthenameoftheatre. com.au - Review by Graeme McCoubrie

Turn of the Screw ■ While offstage for the moment, the Melbourne Theatre Company continues to present quality productions through the MTC Audio Lab series.

Part One of a dramatic reading of Henry James's classic gothic thriller The Turn of the Screw can be seen on https://www.mtc.com.au/ discover-more/mtc-now-2020/the-turn-of-thescrew-part-one/ until August 7.

The MTC begins this new initiative by experimenting with non-fiction texts and poetry in Great Australian Speeches, recreating chilling ghost stories.

The Turn of the Screw dramatic reading is directed by MTC Associate Artistic Director Sarah Goodes, and re-enacted by Laurence Boxhall, Marg Downey, Robert Menzies and Katherine Tonkin, with sound design by Clemence Williams.

James’s iconic ghost story centres on an unnamed governess who takes a job at Bly, the country estate where her new employer’s niece and nephew live following the death of their parents.

Life at Bly with the children seems idyllic at first, but the governess grows increasingly worried for the safety of her charges when she begins to see the spectral figures of two former employees, Peter Quint and Miss Jessel, haunting the grounds.

Part Two will start on Friday, August 7. For further details visit https://www.mtc.com.au/ discover-more/mtc-now/mtc-audio-lab - Cheryl Threadgold

● Sarah Goodes, MTC Artistic Director

● Barbara Hannay ■ Altruistic surrogacy has been around for several decades, but it's not the topic of many novels.

Author Barbara Hannay is always up for a challenge, and decided to delve into its complexities of surrogacy in her latest novel, The Sister's Gift.

Freya is a confident woman for whom the world is her oyster, and decides to give her sister Pearl the ultimate gift of a baby, by being a surrogate mother. And so Freya's niece Billie is born.

Fast forward many years later and it's no fairytale ending - Freya is at rock bottom, divorced, childless and homeless.

Niece Billie gives her the chance to manage the family restaurant on Queensland's beautiful Magnetic Island, but working closely in the family business with her sister and niece is no bed of roses for Freya.

Each woman holds secrets, so the novel follows their path to see if the women can let go of past regrets, or whether things will blow up in their faces.

Initially, Barbara Hannay had a different idea for the novel.

"My original idea was to write about a woman in mid life who loses everything and has to start over, and the friendship she develops with a younger woman, " Barbara said.

"But I always like to have a deeply emotional core to mu stories, and when I dug further, I came up with the surrogacy issues that tied the older and young women together in a much more complex and fraught connection."

The Sister's Gift sounds like another cracking yarn from this literary queen of family sagas. It's published by Penguin Random House and is out now. - Julie Houghton

Music By Springs

■ The boutique festival celebrating the best in chamber music, fine dining and wine, Music ByThe Springs, is scheduled for February 1214, 2021.

Set in the surrounds of Peppers Mineral Springs Hotel, guests can enjoy up to seven concerts and events over one weekend.

In addition, guests will also enjoy casual lunches and gourmet dinners in the Argus Dining Room prepared by award winning chefs, along with premium wines and beverages. Capacity is limited to ensure a warm and personal experience.

The festival, curated, designed and founded by Stewart Kelly, brings together Australia’s finest classical musicians to deliver performances of favourites of the repertoire, new creations and forgotten gems.

Whether new to the art form or a seasoned connoisseur, audiences should find much of interest in this program.

An interview with an acclaimed Australian also forms an important part of the weekend asking about the work in their field, their musical tastes and hopefully laugh a little too.

Guests to date have included political journalist Laura Tingle, broadcaster Margaret Throsby, the New South Wales State Librarian John Vallance and in 2021, demographer George Megalogenis.

For bookings and further information, visit https://musicbythesprings.com.au/ticketsand-booking-information/ - Cheryl Threadgold

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Victorian Arts Montsalvat

■ Throughout the Melbourne lockdown Montsalvat has been working hard in bringing Montsalvat to the community.

Montsalvat has been busy filming, photographing and sharing. Recently Montsalvat re-launched the Montsalvat Youtube channel where visitors can find 16 interviews with studio artists in their beautiful studios, a musical performance by Montsalvat Executive Director, Jacqueline Ogell and Bach Cello Suites performed in front of the heritage glass windows in The Upper Gallery.

Go to http;//www.youtube.com/channel/ UCXVS2ihxLoagVhuhZUOsWGg On social media there is the rarely seen Montsalvat Collection to the community with comments from the Assistant Curator each Monday. The Montsalvat Collection consists of around 3000 works, so it is exciting to be able to bring some never seen before works to the community through social media. Find these posts on the Montsalvat Arts and Events Facebook page and the Montsalvat Arts Centre Instagram.

Montsalvat is currently closed in compliance with the pandemic regulations. This has imposed a severe financial burden on its operations, says Dr Ogell.

"Any financial support from our patrons or philanthropists interested in the arts and the unique role Montsalvat plays in the Australian art sector is most welcome," she said.

"Art is important to the health and wellbeing of the community and it is important institutions such as ours survive this unfortunate period. Government support is urgently needed along with that of the private sector>" Montsalvat is still working on ways to bring Montsalvat to the community and are shortly launching a virtual tour of Montsalvat grounds via our website. While Montsalvat is closed under lockdown restrictions, visitors can support at http:www,trybooking.com/ au.conate/montsalvatartcentre or purchase something from our Montsalvat Shop Online to support local and Montsalvat artists. http://www. Montsalvat.com.au/online-shop Montsalvat 7 Hillcrest Ave, Eltham

Monash Gallery

■ MGA is the Australian home of photography. MGA champions Australian photography and inspire audiences to embrace. explore and value photography.

As Australia's leading public art gallery devoted to the collection and exhibition of photography, MGA engage local, national, and international audiences in arts and cultural experiences.

An initiative of the City of Monash, MGA opened in 1990. Located in Wheelers Hill, MGA is a key cultural facility and a popular destination for those interested in art and photography from across Melbourne.

MGA holds a collection of almost 3400 nationally significant Australian photographic works. The growing collection aims to provide a cogent and refined account of Australian photographic practices from the perspective of an art museum. MGA is the only cultural institution in the country whose collection is focused solely on Australian photography.

MGA is situated on a parkland affording spectacular views of Melbourne's south-east.

The original part of the building was designed by internationally renowned architect Harry Seidler. It remains the only formal art gallery space designed by Sadler, With subsequent additions to the building by Col Sanderson Ness (2000), MGA is a fine example of contemporary Australian architecture.

On average, MGA stages four large exhibition seasons and one art prize each year.

MGA's exhibitions vary in style and size but always relate to the practice and appreciation of photography. The William and Winifred Bowness Photography Prize was established in 2006 and aims to promote excellence in photography.

MGA also presents works from its important collection to a national audience through travelling exhibitions.

Monash Gallery Art 860 Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill - Peter Kemp

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Anastasia joins MO Board ■ Melbourne Opera has announced the appointment of Anastasia Fai Kogan to its Board.

Mrs Kogan will serve as a Non-Executive Director. Anastasia is an experienced business leader with extensive digital and creative experience.

Mrs Kogan holds an MBA from Melbourne Business School and a Bachelor of Music from the Australian Institute of Music.

She studied the History of theArts and Luxury Brand Management at ESSEC Business School, Paris, and is a Graduate of the Australia Institute of Company Directors.

Mrs Kogan is the founder and creative director of the award-winning digital creative agency S&I. She is also the founder of the Australian Fashion FilmAwards (AFFA).

Over the past decade, Anastasia has been giving regular lectures in Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the Australian Institute of Music.

The Board is delighted to have Mrs Kogan bring her digital media and customer engagement skills to the organisation.

“We’re thrilled to have Anastasia join our Board, along with the fresh and creative outlook that she brings,” says Melbourne Opera Chairman Michael Flemming.

Mrs Kogan is looking forward to taking on the challenge of helping to grow Melbourne Opera in the digital age.

“I’m an avid fan of opera and very excited at the opportunity to bring my experience to Melbourne Opera.

“During this challenging time, I see incredible opportunities for us to harness the power of digital communication to engage with new audiences and deliver innovative experiences to the existing customer base,” said Mrs Kogan.

Melbourne Opera prides itself on its commitment to producing high quality, accessible

● Melbourne Opera new Board member Anastasia Kogan. performances for the benefit of audiences and performers.

Constantly striving for excellence in operatic performance and facilitating the development and appreciation of opera, operetta and other performing arts, MO also has a particular focus on developing emerging Victorian singers, musicians, technicians and associated creatives.

Melbourne Opera’s Ring Cycle commences in 2021 with Das Rheingold slated to open at the Regent Theatre in February.

- Cheryl Threadgold

Happy birthday La Mama ■ Last week was La Mama's 53rd birthday amid an exciting time during the process of rebirthing the theatre's original home, destroyed by a devastating fire on May 19, 2018.

On that day and thereafter it was made clear that La Mama would rebuild on the property.

The walls that remained were made secure and the bricks from the gables removed and stored.

The rebuild is seen as offering exciting new opportunities including the chance to make La Mama more accessible, to create a dedicated rehearsal space, to improve front of house amenities and theatre facilities, to support the needs of future generations of artists and to make La Mama the best it can be.

The property at 205-207 Faraday St, Carlton, stands in the block bounded by Lygon, University, Drummond and Faraday Sts. Built in 1883 for Anthony Reuben Ford, a Carlton printer, the building had been used as a workshop, a boot and shoe factory, an electrical engineering workshop and a silk underwear factory until the 1960s.

Sometime after that the Del Monaco family assumed ownership of the property, and it was from them that Betty Burstall first rented the building, and established La Mama Theatre in July, 1967, modelled on experimental theatre activities at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Company, New York.

Since then, La Mama has provided welcome opportunities, support and exposure to many playwrights, actors, directors, technicians, film=makers, poets, musicians and comedians, with an alumni that includes David Williamson, Cate Blanchett, Jack HIbberd, Graeme Blundell, Barry Dickins, Judith Lucy, Richard Frankland, Uncle Jack Charles, Christos Tsiolkas and Julia Zemiro and many other established and emerging artists.

Meanwhile, just around the corner at 349

● Betty Burstall Drummond St, Carlton, is the current home, office and second performance space – the La Mama Courthouse.

For more information about Rebuilding La Mama, visit www.lamama.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Observations Bamberts’ Book of Lost Stories

■ For the month of August, as part of Arts Centre Melbourne’s Together With You program, families will be able to immerse themselves into the world of Bambert's Book of Lost Stories.

This Helpmann Award-winning production presented with Barking Gecko Theatre will be streaming a special online season straight to families’ homes from Saturday August 8 until Saturday September 5. In what is a timely reminder of how stories connect us to the world and the power of kindness, the story of Bambert is memorable.

“We are so happy to be sharing Bambert’s Book of Lost Stories online while theatres remain dark across the country. As a tale of an isolated man who sends his stories out into the world, it is a testament to the power stories hold to connect us, bring comfort and help us make sense of the world. Little Bambert’s poetic faith in his stories is a perfect antidote to these challenging times,” says Luke Kerridge, Artistic Director of Barking Gecko Theatre.

The theatrical tale was presented to sell out performances in the Fairfax Studio in October 2017 as part ofArts Centre Melbourne’s Families program. It’s a story about an impossibly small man named Bambert with an enormous love for writing. Tucked away in his quiet attic, his only companions are the characters he has created in his stories.

One day, Bambert decides to set his stories free, to send them out into the world on little balloons, in the hope that they will find a home. But, the stories contain instructions: whoever finds them must return them to Bambert with a stamp from wherever they landed so he knows where his stories have gone. But as each day passes, and no stories return, Bambert’s hope begins to fade.

To further engage and connect families with the themes of this work, there are a number of creative activities to do at home which are inspired by the show. Some examples are: Decorate a wish balloon Bambert writes his stories into a book called his Book of Wishes. In this activity, youngsters can colour in a drawing of the balloon from the show and add their very own wish for the world. All that is needed is a printer and some coloured pencils.

Write a letter to a friend Bambert’s tale reminds us of the power of writing to connect us to one another. During this time of isolation, children will be encouraged to share stories with their friends and loved ones with a handwritten letter.

Stories in the Wall: Radio plays by students Become immersed in these original radio plays inspired by Bambert’s Book of Lost Stories, written and acted by primary students, with original music and sound design by secondary students.

Online puppetry workshop After watching the performance, the audience will be encouraged to make their own puppets at home. In this online video, Puppeteer Iris Radovic teaches how to make puppets with materials found around the house, and then guides to bring the creation to life.

Isolate > Create > Connect Barking Gecko Theatre in collaboration with ThinkArts in India has created a new digital initiative Isolate > Create > Connect to highlight the similarities and differences that children are experiencing right now across the globe. This will become a lasting record of how life in isolation during COVID-19 was experienced by young people.

Director and Co-Adapter: Luke Kerridge Adapter: Dan Giovannoni Designer: Jonathon Oxlade Lighting Designer: Chris Donnelly Sound Designer: Ian Moorhead Dramaturg: Matt Edgerton Arts Centre Melbourne presents Bambert’s Book of Lost Stories Streaming from Saturday, August 8 until Saturday, September 5 Duration: 70 minutes Age Recommendation: 8+ For more information visit artscentremelbourne.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

Walt’s Disneyland turns 65

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

Out and About

Every kid’s dream

■ Disneyland Park, originally Disneyland, is the first of two theme parks built at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, opened on July 17, 1955.

It is the only theme park designed and built to completion under the direct supervision of Walt Disney. A phased reopening of the Disneyland Resort has begun at the Downtown Disney District.

The hotels of the Disneyland Resort remain closed and will reopen at a later date. Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park remain closed and will reopen at a later date, pending state and local government approvals. This is all due to COVID-19 which is constantly evolving.

On a brighter note the Disneyland brand has brought complete joy to millions of fans all around the world.

When Disneyland opens many Californian families feel that it will be a return to normality. There is something reassuring for families and fans about walking up main street towards Sleeping Beauty’s Castle.

Cleaning up their act

● Pictured at the many events inside Disneyland before it closed are Alan Johnson, Ramada Managing Director, with Gavin Wood.

Cruel social media users

Broadway shutdown ■ Broadway theatre, also known simply as Broadway, refers to the theatrical performances presented in the 41 professional theatres, each with 500 or more seats, located in the Theatre District and Lincoln Centre along Broadway, in midtown Manhattan, New York City.

All shows have been cancelled until 2021. It's the longest shutdown of New York's famed theatre district in Broadway history.

Across America, large venues, stadiums, festivals and indoor events have been cancelled due to the virus.

Viruses are the enemy ■ In a 2015 Ted Talk, Bill Gates declared, "If anything kills over 10 million people in the next few decades, it's most likely to be a highly infectious virus."

He probably should have said "viruses."

As humans crisscross the globe with increasing frequency, dive deeper into natural ecosystems, and contribute to climate change, medical experts warn it's basically inevitable we'll experience more viral outbreaks.

"You asked what keeps me up at night," CDC Director Robert Redfield told a House committee. "I know it's a pandemic flu."

So what have we learned from COVID-19? That we need to do a lot better next time around. Here are a few proposed solutions from medical experts...

More funding: Redfield told Congress that his agency didn't have the money to fulfill the "core capabilities of public health."

The UN says we need to spend $11 billion more to fight global pandemics.

Reforming the WHO: Global cooperation is critical to fighting a pandemic, but critics argue the World Health Organisation has serious flaws in its design.

Strengthening the medical supply chain to ensure critical drugs are available when needed.

More surveillance: As David Eckerwrites in Scientific American, "The best way to prevent pandemics is to apply the same principles as we use to prevent catastrophic forest fires: survey aggressively for smaller brush fires and stomp them out immediately."

GavinWood

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

■ Large swaths of the internet are a cesspool. Before today, this led to glum assessments about the state of humanity. But a new study out of Michigan State University and California State University at Fullerton, says not so fast: The heaviest users of social media have personalities that enjoy angering and embarrassing others. This is good news.

It means that humanity, on the whole, might suck far less than people on the internet. A fascinating study of 472 university students tracked their usage on two top platforms for 18-to24-year old: Snapchat (2.64 hours per day) and Facebook (2.28 hours per day).

Researchers found that users displaying addictive behavior were also more likely to be motivated to be cruel and callous and to use others for personal gain. "Our results demonstrate that individuals who have a greater preference for these types of rewards display greater problematic use of both platforms," write the researchers, who note that these traits are also associated with narcissism and psychopathy and have previously been correlated with addictive internet use.

They write that social media sites unwittingly "cater to people who seek rewards from being cruel, such as through cyberbullying or various aggressive online behaviors." The researchers hope that their study will help clinicians treat addicted patients by better understanding the social rewards that may be driving them. The same study also found users logging longer hours with more addictive behaviors on Snapchat, but more frequently attempting to quit Facebook.

Troubled streets ■ A violent attack on several members of the NYPD, including police chief Terence Monahan, left one officer with broken bones in his face. In less than a day, police identified and arrested two men suspected of assaulting the officer and the chief. The man who is charged with hitting the chief was released without bail. "Quran Campbell, 25, is accused of socking the highest-ranking uniformed cop several times in the face as Monahan tried to arrest him after Campbell had allegedly punched another NYPD officer and lieutenant near the Manhattan approach to the bridge. Campbell was arraigned on assault charges in Manhattan criminal court and was granted supervised release." Ever since Mayor De Blasio's removal of bail for most arrests, crime has been on the rise in NYC. And since the riots and protests following the George Floyd killing, crime, especially violent crime, has greatly increased. Allowing criminals who are willing to attack police to be back on the street.

Riot hot spot ■ Riots in Portland continued Saturday evening, with one leading to a fire being set inside a police union building and another continuing to target the federal courthouse. Portland has seen over 50 days of protests and rioting, and Saturday proved to be no different. Daily Caller reporters were at the scene where rioters squared off with officers after tearing down fencing and using it to barricade the federal courthouse. Meanwhile, another riot in the city led to the bureau's union headquarters being broken into and briefly lit on fire, according to police. Outside of the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse, hundreds gathered and immediately began removing fencing surrounding the park and courthouse that had been erected by officers. Some rioters barricaded the building and began to taunt officers by banging on the walls and yelling for them to come outside. Small fights broke out between those who wanted to continue tearing down fencing and a small group trying to prevent further destruction.

■ It appears that the networks are beginning to think that their outspoken reality stars are more of liability than an asset.

A number of networks had hired a private investigator to probe their own talent's social-media feeds for signs of racism, we're now told that networks are offering stars "goodbehavior bonuses" in their contracts.

Since reality TV seems to rely almost entirely on bad behavior for its entertainment value, we asked our source why networks would want to cultivate a bunch of goody-twoshoes.

"They're talking about 'behaving well,' as in not using racial slurs on social media and not getting into fights with cast mates. It's not a high bar."

● Walt Disney

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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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Buck Jones

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-

● Buck Jones

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 patrons 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 books and in later years that income helped Odille through a difficult financial situation. His daughter 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.

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

Small is the new big in cruising OK. With John O’Keefe Happy birthday Jaclyn ■ Very soon Jaclyn Smith will celebrate her 80th birthday. Not that you need reminding Jaclyn was the dark haired beauty in the TV series Charlie’s Angels.

She was an undercover cop who fought the bad guys after getting her instructions from a fictitious boss called Charlie.

Known as Kelly Garred she appeared in every episode 1976- 1981.

Over the years she has made $150 million - from acting and her endorsement of a fashion label retailed through K-Mart, America .

Very smart Angel.

Return of child prodigy

● Craig Bowen: "In the years ahead, travellers will increasingly value what ships don't have rather than what they do have."

■ Small will be the new big in the growing demand for small ship advenpost-COVID cruise market, accordtures. ing to one of Australia's most experiHe said Cruise Traveller had grown enced small ship cruising specialist, rapidly over 17 years to become Cruise Traveller, with more people Australia's leader in the small ship drawn to the appeal of boutique, river market, representing 53 boutique, and expedition ships carrying less luxury, river and expedition cruising than 500 passengers. operators around the world.

Managing Director of Cruise Trav"When enhanced, onboard health eller, Craig Bowen, said that postprotocols are ratified, river and expecovid, small ships will play a vital role dition ships will be the first to start sailin rebuilding trust in cruising. ing, with a handful already re-com"In the years ahead, travellers will mencing operations around Australia increasingly value what ships don't and overseas. have rather than what they do have," "Before COVID-19, ships were Mr Bowen said. getting bigger and bigger but in com"Smaller ships don't have crowds, ing times, more people will see small congestion, confusion, queues, delays as the new big in cruising. For many, in boarding and disembarkation, lots the smaller the vessel and fewer the of noise, casinos, contests for deck passengers, the better," Mr Bowen chairs, large group excursions or a said. bewildering array of activities, shops "Small ships will be crucial to reand charge-on-entry restaurants. with John Rozentals building trust in cruising, generally, but "When cruising returns, more post-COVID, more people will apprepeople will seek the space, freedom, record rate of new builds of smaller ciate the many benefits of boutique simplicity, ease, tranquility, intimacy, ships will gather pace to meet the surg- cruise holidays and this will prove a friendliness, eco-sustainability and ing demand. big boost to the small ship industry."

"By nature, small ships fill up fast personal service that smaller ships Call Cruise Traveller on 1800 507 offer as well as the advantage of ac- so we always recommend advanced 777 or visit www.cruisetraveller. cessing smaller, more remote ports planning and early bookings, even for com.au and sailing closer to wild scenery and 2022 and beyond."

Mr Bowen said Cruise Traveller's NOTE: Potential travellers should wildlife.

“This trend was evident before bookings for 2021 product to the end check the status of individual events covid-19 but after the pandemic sub- of June, 2020, were up 31 per cent up and establishments with regard to the sides, the popularity of smaller ves- on the same period last year for 2020 coronavirus outbreak. sels will accelerate and the recent, sailings, highlighting the resilient and

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■ At the age of 11, pint size guitarist Nathan Cavaleri burst onto stage as a guest on Hey, Hey it’s Saturday, and from there the rest is history.

Nath went onto play with the finest guitarists in the world, until he suddenly dropped out of the international musical scene and only played occasional, small gigs.

I am pleased to announce Nathan has released a new album called Demons, a self expression of his life since childhood times.

Now aged 38 Nath appeared in a tell all edition of ABC Australian Story, you can catch on ABC replay.

His latest. Demons will be released today, August 5. Watch for live performances, including Bluesfest 2021. Welcome back, Nath , you are an amazing singer, songwriter and world renowned guitarist.

Another change of name

■ One of the elementary rules of marketing an event is to keep the brand name consistent over time and avoid burning goodwill. Don’t chop and change. Obviously the folk at Melbourne City Council missed that lecture.

What was White Night Festival, and before that Melbourne International Arts have been binned and will become (drum roll) Rising. The new name will showcase a winter wonderland in 2021 of arts and music centred around Melbourne. It better be good because the locally focused event has a budget of $2 million for shows and exhibitions over May 26- June 6.

Some good news

■ It could be the turning of the tide for the Melbourne Arts and music community. State Government has shelled out $800,000 for a refurbishment of two creative hubs – Abbotsford Convent, and Collingwood Yards.

The grant will be allocated for an assortment of projects from rent relief for current tenants to badly needed rebuilding.

The hubs have a total of 126 creative studio spaces, two galleries, four cafes, a school – even a radio station. A total of 4000 events were held in the hubs last year. A grant well overdue that will become a profitable investment.

Time in the slammer

■ A pretty familiar face of an actor on Aussie produced TV series and commercials has been jailed for importing drugs. We’ll avoid mentioning his name, other than to say his online acting folio shows images of him as a model posing as a fierce looking cop in full police uniform holding a rifle ready to maintain law and order.

- 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: INCEPTION - 10th Anniversary Re-Release: Genre: Sci-Fi/Action/Adventure.

Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Hardy, Marion Cotillard, Ken W atanabe, Michael Caine, Cillian Murphy, Ellen P age, Tom Berenger, Pete Postlethwaite.

Year: 2010.

Rating: M. Length: 148 Minutes.

Stars: ***** Verdict: Psychological sci-fi action-thriller of a thief who possesses the power to enter into the dreams of others, to steals ideas, and by projecting himself deep into the subconscious of his targets, he can glean information that even the best computer hackers can't get to, and in the world of corporate espionage, he is the ultimate weapon, and when loses everything, he's forced to embark on one final mission in a desperate quest for redemption.

Visionary "Interstellar," "The Dark Knight Trilogy" and "Dunkirk" writer, producer and director Christopher Nolan's odyssey is a mind-bending, eye-popping and spellbinding experience, a tremendously ambitious, highly original and supremely intelligent psychological dream weaving labyrinth that dazzles the imagination beyond belief, and no matter how confusing it may become, just go with the ride and let your imagination do the rest.

The exceptional cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph GordonLevitt, Tom Hardy, Marion Cotillard, K en Watanabe, Michael Caine, Cillian Murphy, Ellen Page, Tom Berenger and the late P ete Postlethwaite, and each and every one of them punch a whole right through the screen under the taut and minutely controlled direction of Christopher Nolan, all brought vividly to life by the bewildering and awe-inspiring Oscar winning Cinematography, Visual Effects, Sound Mixing and Sound Editing, along with a pulse-pounding Oscar nominated music score be Hans Zimmer.

Primarily filmed in VistaVision and the giant 70MM format, what Nolan's "Dunkirk" is to WWII "Inception" is to science fiction, an epic cinematic feast that stands right up there alongside the Stanley Kubrick "2001: A Space Odyssey," a big, bold, gripping, unnerving, exciting and uniquely entertaining rollercoaster ride that tests the limits of your imagination and intelligence to the limits, a "what the hell was that" sledgehammer knockout celluloid grandmaster of cinematic wonderment with a tale that only improves with repeated viewings.

FILM: THE VERY EXCELLENT MR. DUNDEE (Now Streaming): Genre: Comedy.

Cast: Paul Hogan, Olivia Newton-John, Chevy Chase, John Cleese, Wayne Knight, Rachael Carpani, Luke Hemsworth, Shane Jacobson, Clayton Jacobson, Kerry Armstrong.

Year: 2020.

Rating: PG (?).

Length: 88 Minutes.

Stars: ** Verdict: Los Angeles resident Paul Hogan is reluctantly thrust back into the spotlight as he desperately attempts to restore his sullied reputation after accidentally throwing a snake at a teacher on the eve of being knighted by the Queen.

Light-hearted but sadly mediocre pot-boiler with everyone's favourite Aussie larrikin Paul Hogan ambling through a series manic misadventures like a marionette that makes "Chucky" the Devil Doll funnier and positively human by comparison, and peppered with a starstudded comic cast that try their hardest, but the real question to the creation of this cinematic misfire is simply WHY? Co-writer (with Robert Mond) and director Dean Murphy, whose other Paul Hogan related films include "Strange Bedfellows" (2004) and "Charlie & Boots" (2009) has created an overall journey of inept and uninspired silliness that delivers too much of "that sinking feeling," overbearingly more-so than an intelligent, laugh-out-loud experience that you would expect from Paul Hogan and such a sparkling and talented cast .... the sequence with Shane Jacobson as the "Crocodile Dundee" impersonator with the full-on American accent is "cringe-inducing" to say the least.

Far from "The Very Excellent" as it states in the title, surprisingly, this is an inoffensive time filler, and throughout all its stupidity, blandness and silliness, it actually does have moments that briefly sparkle, a middling too old fashioned B- comedy that has some fun with its legendary character and leading man, and along the way also pokes some fun at the Hollywood establishment and media.

Primarily filmed in Melbourne, with location shots of LA, when all is said and done, this is an inferior effort that could have been, but sadly isn't, a disappointing and the a point embarrassing romp reflective of the all too many corny and forgotten '60s Hollywood rom-coms that have disappeared into obscurity, and like those, but not unlike the original "Crocodile Dundee," you'll have forgotten all about it the moment your head hits the pillow afterwards.

"The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee" is now streaming on Prime Video.

- James Sherlock

Rourke’s Reviews Deerskin ■ Deerskin (MA). 77 minutes.

Opens August 6 in selected states.

A word of warning first. If you have never seen any of Quentin Dupieux's previous films (Rubber, Wrong, Keep An Eye Out, to name some), you may be unprepared for the strange viewing experience you are about to embark on.

If you have, then you will be glad to hear that this unique film-maker is in fine form, delivering what is undoubtably one of his best films to date.

Oscar winner Jean Dujardin (The Artist, OSS-117) stars as Georges, a seemingly disillusioned man who has just walked out on his wife.

Driving up into the Alpine regions of France, Georges spends a substantial amount of money on a deerskin jacket he has seen advertised.

The elderly gentleman also gives the visitor a camcorder. So smitten by the jacket, Georges believes he is someone to obsess over and admire, but after his wife blocks access to their bank account, the increasingly unhinged Georges uses the camcorder to realise a very odd dream, one suggested to him by the jacket (voiced

by Dujardin), which appears to have taken on a life of its own.

Dupieux takes a one-joke idea and imbues it with some fascinating themes, notably that of identity, personal responsibility, and the abuse of trust on imagery we see on screen.

While the latter could represent the responsibility of the film-makers themselves, it also criticises members of the public (especially online) who distort or fabricate information for their own gain, not caring of the cruel, fatal consequences that can occur to individuals, or entire communities, around them.

In a world of deep division and distrust, seeing this theme taken to surreal extremes makes Georges' actions increasingly unnerving.

Durjardin is terrific as Georges, detailing his gradual moral decline with expert precision, and he is well supported by Adele Haenel (Portrait Of A Lady On Fire), playing a local bartender who gets caught up in Georges' skewed universe. Dupieux continues to give his films an off-kilter visual design, which perfectly ties in with his darkly humorous script.

While ostensibly a comedy, Deerskin has a bleakness underneath, and by the end, the two have entwined to impressive effect.

RATING - ****

Used Cars ■ (M) (1980). 113 minutes. Now available on Blu-ray.

A box-office disappointment on its original release due to studio mismanagement, this crackerjack comedy from the team that brought us Back To The Future has thankfully amassed a huge following over the ensuing decades, and for good reason. Kurt Russell (coming off his success playing Elvis Presley in John Carpenter's top-rating TV mini-series, Elvis) plays Rudy Russo, an enthusiastic (if completely untrustworthy) Phoenix used-car salesman, who is trying to raise enough money to run for state senate.

Rudy, along with superstitious salesman Jeff (Gerrit Graham), and aggressive mechanic Jim (Frank McRae), work for Luke Fuchs (Jack Warden), whose lot has fallen on hard times.

His brother, Roy L. Fuchs (also played by Warden), whose car lot is located directly across the street, is both successful and obnoxious, and has his eyes set on taking over Luke's failing business.

A series of unexpected events occur, including the sudden arrival of Luke's grown daughter Barbara (Deborah Harmon), creating much confusion, deception, and chaos.

Though there is a raunch factor present, what makes Used Cars such a delight is its ability to remain completely good-natured, and this is due to sterling work in front of and behind the camera. Russell (Escape From New York, The Thing, The Hateful Eight) is a joy to watch, making an immoral character utterly likeable, and there are equally fine turns from Graham, McCrae and Harmon.

The film is stolen however by a pair of outstanding performances by Warden, who brilliantly (and hilariously) delineates both brothers' personalities.

The screenplay by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale shows genuine care and affection towards its frequently wayward characters, while supplying an effectively cynical presentation about the continual, conflicting nature of human behaviour.

Zemeckis, as director, injects the material with the same kind of infectious energy he would do with his subsequent films, including Romancing The Stone, the Back To The Future trilogy, and The Walk.

Like the customers who walk on to Rudy's lot, Used Cars got a raw deal when first released, but is now rightfully regarded as one of the best comedies to emerge from the 1980's.

RATING - ***** - Aaron Rourke

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Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

New for Gene ■ Octogenarian Gene Bradley Fisk has released a new original song Kaanglang Dreaming. The song tells the story about southern Victoria's cattle rustlers in the early 1900s and is accompanied by a new video.clip. The former radio announcer and production manager keeps busy these days not only writing and recording his own songs but producing a podcast that promotes Australasian country music artists. More info atwww.facebook.com/genebradleyfiskGood

Lawson poems ■ Legendary Australian singer-songwriter John Schumann, together with his long-time friend David Minear, are re releasing Lawson.The Album. The album is a collection of Henry Lawson poems set to music

by Schumann, and features iconic Australian talent across its 13tracks, including Russell Morris, Rob Hirst (Midnight Oil), Shane Howard (Goanna), Mike Rudd, Steven and Alan Pigram. henrylawson.net.au

Hannah Frances ■ Aussie newcomer Hanna Frances has released her second single That Night featuring a start studded backing band in its recording. The Melbourne singer-songwriter’s music has been described as a sweet and dark musical terrain that traverses folk, pop and the sounds of the singer-songwriter generation of artists who trail blazed out of Greenwich Village in the 60s.

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Younger generation at Leeton ■ Lillypilly Estate winemaker Robert Fiumara's daughter Gianna has wasted nore of her study time in making an impact on the Leeton family-owned business.

Gianna had taken leave from the University of Adelaide and was studying oenology and viticulture on an exchange program at University of California Davis when COVID19 began wreaking havoc around the world so she decided to leave the USA and head home to Australia, to Leeton, where she self-isolated for two weeks, She brainstormed a few ideas and landed on an At Home Masterclass because it was a way to really reflect the experience customers have at the cellar door, while also providing the freedom of educating themselves about Lillypilly wine from the convenience of their own home.

The masterclass is a six-week program and contains: six bottles ofLillypilly wines, and tasting notes, information and suggested recipes, and is accompanied by online videos produced by Gianna.

Gianna continues the family's passion for winemaking and she's been able to incorporate both her passion and her skills with social media and video production to deliver this learning package.

Visit www.lillypilly.com.au WINE REVIEWS Lillypilly Estate 2018 Red Velvet ($18): Like the winery's Tramillon, this is a proprietory

● Apprentice and master: Lillypilly Estate winemaker Robert Fiumara with Gianna. brand. It was designed by Bob in Once Red Velvet had been success- won a gold medal and trophy with a the mid-80s as a sweetish, aro- fully pinned down, it was only a blend of traminer and semillon at matic red wine designed for early matter a time before bubbles were the 1983 Royal Sydney Wine drinking as a chilled product. added. The result is a sweetish, but Show.

But Fiumara was well prepared Don't take it too seriously and not all cloying, glass of refreshing it's a delightful, refreshing drink well fizz that can be enjoyed as an aperi- and had registered Tramillon as a suited to Asian cuisine. tif but will also sit well with lighter proprietory brand.

The sweetish white blend has In Robert's own words: "This Asian-style dishes. served the winery well. Try it with subtle, fruity wine, unique to WINE OF THE WEEK Lillypilly, has a delicate aroma with Lillypilly Estate 2018 Tramillon spicy Thai dishes.

NOTE: Potential travellers a hint of musk. It is well balanced, ($18): No one would been more versatile and refreshing, with a surprised than Lilliypilly Estate's should check the status of individual smooth silky finish." winemaker Robert Fiumara when events and establishments with reFiumara Pink Velvet ($21): the Leeton-based family company gard to the coronavirus outbreak.

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4.Form an“escape committee”.

3. Draw a “poked out tongue” on your mask.

2.Eliminate queues completely by yelling “Bloody hell - my temperature has hit 38.9”.

1. There will be no “number 1 for Top 5s”.

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Top races versus the Virus ■ With one of the first main races coming up at the end of the month, the dreaded Virus is not helping at all.

The Memsie Stakes to be run on August 29t, has attracted the interest of some our top trainers, but some of the interstate trainers are a bit concerned.

The trainer of the early favourite for the Memsie, Adam Trinder, hails from Tasmania, and with the current lockdown of 14 days, it causes concern.

Mystic Journey, who won the first All Star Mile last year and fifth in last year's Cox Plate , is the first one in question.

On the next line is the top Western Australian mare, Arcadia Queen.

Without doubt like Mystic Journey, she is all class.

Another that will attract plenty of attention is the New Zealand mare, Melody Belle, who has many Group One credits to her name, and is good in wet conditions.

Victoria's top mare, Rubisaki, is in magnificent form, recently raced in Sydney winning in great style, and is rated one of the best mares racing in Australia, having won all her races in style.

Prepared by leading trainer, Pat Payne, she is at the top of her game, and in my book looks the one to beat on her home track.

Superstorm is another with plenty of talent and sure to chime in as the whips are cracking.

This is along with Catalyst, who is racing at the top of its ability and always puts in.

Fierce Impact by the Japanese champion, Deep Impact, shows that he will be a contender with the way he has been finishing his races.

The WesternAustralian galloper, Real Power, is one of the best going around, and will have the services of her regular race rider, champion Western Australian hoop, Willie Pike.

Of the other top contenders is the good galloper, Trekking, from the James Cummings stable, who never puts in a bad run.

If all they go around in the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield, it will be a crackerjack race

Another that is smart and has raced over most ofAustralia is the Ciaron Maher-David Eustace trained filly, Away Game, who has won several races.

She was most impressive winning the Percy Sykes Stakes back in April, and always gives plenty.

On the next line is the good Victorian filly, Letzglam, a recent winner in good fashion.

Muntaseera was unplaced behind Away Game in the Percy Sykes Stakes, and goes alright.

TheCauklfield Cup to be run the following week, should be a beauty, as usual except for crowds at this stage, due to the Virus.

Favourite as this stage, is the Hawkes team trained, Master of Wine, who is also well up in Melbourne Cup markets.

He has started has started 14 times for five wins, and seven placings, up till March this year.

A rising six-year-old, I do like the galloper, and most of all who he is with, they are outstanding trainers, led by the great John Hawkes, a member of the Hall of Fame.

In the Caufield Cup the South Australian ● Mystic Journey .Racing Photos.

Derby winner, Russian Camelot, is not far away per, prepared by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian from Master of Wine, in the markets.

Bott at Randiwck.

Prepared by Danny O'Brien who won the Last, but not least, is probably the best colt Melbourne Cup last year with Vow and Deracing who turned three this week, in Rothfire, clare, is confident that his four-year old can in the care of astute Queensland trainer, Rob- measure up, and most of us agree. ert Heathcote, who won the J.J.Atkins Plate in The good mare, Verry Elleegant, with Chris Queensland demoralising the opposition.

Waller, has class on her side, and I have always The One Thousand Guineas for the fillies, felt that the Caulfield Cup was her go. She has will be run on the same day as the colts with the raced against the best and beat the best. smart filly, Personal, installed as the early faShe was formerly trained by Darren Weir, vorite with good form on the board. and will be right there at the finish of the 2400 Another with plenty of ticker is Hungry metres of the Caulfield Cup. Heart, who has shown plenty in her runs so far.

The Australasian Oaks winner, Colette, will One from the strong Philip Stokes barn is be right in it, as the distance is right up her alley.

Instant Celebrity, who came from last recently The Cox Plate, to be run on October 24, sees the to win easily.

International galloper, Barney Roy, heading the She has been installed as second favorite for markets from Master of Wine. the One Thousand, and Stokes has a big opin- Ted Ryan ion of her.

Ted Ryan

Best ever fields ■ As I wrote in my previous column, the Caulfield Guineas, to be run on October 10, has attracted one of the best ever fields to contest the classic over 1600 metres at Caulfield on October 10.

Three-year old s that ooze all class, headed

by Sydney colt, King's Legacy, in the strong camp of Peter and Paul Snowden, who has been installed as favourite.

On the next line is Tagaloa, who won the Blue Diamond, for Trent Busittin and Natalie Young, and ran fourth in the Golden Slipper.

Then the undefeated, Doubtland, with the Hawkes team, and they have a big opinion of him.

His stablemate, North Pacific, at only his secHe is a stablemate to the flying filly, ond start blitzed them on a Heavy 8 track in Rubisaki, mentioned in the Memsie Stakes Sydney, and looks the goods.

Then you have the Victoria Derby favourite, above.

To round off the top chances in the Guineas Cherry Tortoni,who has scored in brilliant fashyou have Farnan, the winner of the Golden Slip ion at his last two starts.

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2420 Plenty Rd, Whittlesea. Phone: 9716 2226 Trading hours. Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm. Saturday 8:30am-3pm. Sunday 9am-1pm These hours are subject to change. Please keep up to date on changes via our website and Facebook page.

During this COVID pandemic we are classed as an essential business and we are still open 7 days Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5pm Saturday 8:30am - 3pm Sunday 9am - 1pm For all your hardware needs • Haymes Paint • Garden supplies • Silicone • Plumbing supplies • Hand tools • Makita power tools and accessories • Framing pine, treated pine, F17 hardwood, LVLs, decking and much more.

Call us on 9716 2226 to arrange contactless payment and delivery options.

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GRAND Re-Opening Grand Central Hotel, Yea

NOW OPEN

LUNCH AND DINNER Lunch: 12 Noon-2pm Dinner: 6pm-8.30pm Max.: 10 per table

Meet the new publicans Phil and Patrice Larkin Friendly atmosphere.

• Spaghetti • Seafood • Beer Battered Flathead • Angus Steak Sandwich • Chicken Schnitzel • Pub Chicken Parma • Rissoles, Bacon & Mash Grill • 300gm Angus • Lamb Cutlets

Enjoy Patrice’s piano playing on Parma Night.

Patrice will be happy to play requests.

Vegetarian , Gluten Free

Come in and enjoy the familiar surroundings of the Grand Central Hotel, Yea - bring the family.

Desserts • Berry Bread • Ice Cream • Coffee, Tea Carlton Draught Great Nor thern Canadian Club

Enjoy a sit-down meal with table service.

It’s a good idea to phone ahead to make booking.

(Maximum 10 per table under current rules.)

You can now order a casual drink.

There’s soup of the day, and plenty for the kids: chicken strips, fish, party pies and sausage rolls.

All with chips.

Wednesdays: Parma Night. $18 each.

Parma, Chips and Salad available to take-away. $18

GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL 64 HIGH STREET, YEA

BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED: 5797 2513

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BALINESE primitive style carved wooden coffee table, 1970s. Dark distressed wood, carved all over with repeating patterns of a figure with upstretched arms. Square top, Four drawers one each side. 45 cms high, 80 cms wide, 80 cms deep. In very sound condition. Good vintage condition. $180. Yea. 0428 397 219 BRASS double bed, white with porcelain inserts, rails, almost new mattress and base.

Reproduction antique in good condition. $220.

Yea. 0428 397 219 CHAIR, Edwardian Oak with arms, curved back and hand sewn tapestry seat. Good antique condition. $90. Yea. 0428 397 219 CLOTHES DRYER, white, New World. Older, but works well. Has been in holiday home.

Currently mounted on brackets above the washing machine. Buyer to remove. Older. works well, has some spots of missing paint on the bottom panel. $5. Yea. 0428 397 219 DRESSING TABLE, Edwardian Gentleman's, Solid Mahogany. Unusual and larger than is usually the case - 176 cm h. x 120 cm w. x 60 cm d. Original, with solid brass drawer pulls.

McCRACKEN - Kathleen. The President, Com- Two drawers on either side of the mirror. Lots mittee and Members of Yea-Kinglake RSL re- of lovely turning. From an old home in Yea gret the passing of our respected member, and district. Good antique condition. $590. Yea. Legacy widow, Kathleen on July 28, 2020. Kath 0428 397 219 will be remembered for her generous support JUMBUK BBQ B142 Compact 2 Burner with to Veterans' and their widows. Our condolences hood, Used 3 times. VGC. $25. Whittlesea.

0412 541 380 to the family.

MORAN Action tan leather recliners, pair, very light action and lovely condition. Top grade WANTED TO BUY Howe leather. Excellent. $800. Yea. 0428 397 Catcher for old MTD push moter lawn mower 219 or whole item.

MYER 1960 Heritage bedroom suite, 8 pcs, O408 550 639 solid Tasmanian Myrtle, EC. Fred Ward era: Dressing table with mirror, Bedside table, Two WANTED TO BUY wardrobes, one fitted, one hanging space.

Records, cassettes, CDs, 60s to 80s. Cash paid, Original Myer Heritage badges attached. Cabiwill collect, take the lot. Phone John. net with side-by-side bookshelf.

0414 936 784 Double bedhead/bedfoot with rails. Fan-shaped magazine rack. Comes with as new mattress.

WANTED DATSUN SKYLINE New glass on bedside table and dressing table.

1973 to 1989.Datsun 240k , Skyline C210 , You will never again find a suite so complete R30 , R31 Ti. Any condition. Pay Cash. and in such beautiful condition. EC. $3.000.

Ph. 0422 076 298 Yea. 0428 397 219 TESSA chocolate brown leather T21 Lowen FOR SALE lounge suite, 2 seater, 2 swivel singles + FREE ADS of up to 40 words ($40 value) are CT136 coffee table. Tasmanian blackwood. available to private parties (non-commercial) Designed by Fred Lowen EC. Great vintage to sell goods of any value. condition. $3200. Yea. 0428 397 219 Go to the www.LocalPaper.com.au website TRAILER, 6 x 4. Recently rewired. Tailgate and complete the form under the ‘Free Ads’ needs welding. Sound, newly rewired, tailgate needs welding. $200. Yea. 0428 397 219 section.

All free ads are published subject to the sole WALNUT double bed with mother-of-pearl inlay, Federation/Edwardian. With rails. PC.Near discretion of the Editor. new double mattress available for $200 extra Free Ads are not accepted by phone. if required. Excellent antique condition. $650 ANTIQUE occasional/side table, octagonal top, District Name where goods are for sale. Smiths with turned legs. Wood appears to be cedar - Gully. 0428 397 219 very close grained and red. Octagonal, 40 cm PUBLIC NOTICES high, 45 cm diameter. Turned legs, attached like a tripod. Good antique condition. $90. Yea 0428 397 219.

ANTIQUE Solid Tasmanian Huon Pine 3/4 bed, large birdseye panels,rails,luxury mattress. Extremely heavy, dense wood, with exceptional bird's eye burr pattern. Custom made unused mattress, top grade. Good antique condition. $1750. Smiths Gully. 0428 397 219.

BALINESE oil painting,"Ramayana," miniature quality, 36 x 45 cm. EC. Framed by Jarmans in Hawthorn, gold scrolly frame. Painted with brush with several hairs. Good vintage condition. $150. Yea. 0428 397 219.

BALINESE oil painting, very large, traditional pattern in green tones:"Sacred Bali." 88 x 67cms in narrow frame. I collected this from Ubud when I went there for the funeral of the King in 1975. This is in a frame. Good vintage condition. $125. Yea. 0428 397 219 McCRACKEN - Kathleen 28.09.1921 - 28.07.2020 Beloved wife of Stuart (dec.).

Eldest daughter of John and Doreen Quinlan (both dec) Loving sister of Jack, Mary, Pat, Frank, Bernard (all dec.), Tim, Laurence and their respective families.

Lovingly remembered.

Funeral to be held Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 1.00pm. See website for livestreaming link.

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Merton NEW

Tucked away down a quiet country lane:• 90 acres 36.63 hectares of good grazing land • 2x large colourbond sheds with power • 2 large water tanks • Merton creek through property $580,000

Taylor Bay NEW PRICE

Hidden Secret:• Ideal 2 bedroom holiday home on 1.2Ac. • Open plan living with open fire & split system heating and cooling.

• Large deck taking in the country views.

• Double lockup shed, short stroll to the water. $350,000

Eildon SOLD

Build your dream home:• Residential land.

• 3/4 acre (2923 sqm).

• Power, sewerage, town water available.

• Views over the Lake Eildon Pondage. $189,000

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Eildon

SOLD

Stylish Living:• 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom brick home on approx.

800sqm • Open plan living with split system, gas log fire & ducted vacuum system • Under cover outdoor area, double garage and huge lockup shed $480,000

Build a holiday home:• Fantastic parcel of land of 625 sqm ideal to build a holiday home or investment property.

• Excellent colour bond fencing with water, sewerage and power in the street.

Yarck SOLD

Lifestyle Land:• Flat parcel of land measuring just under 2.5Ac. • Situated in the heart of Yarck in a quiet cul de sac.

• Power & telecommunications available to connect to.

• Fully fenced with beautiful large gum tree. $220,000

We have several retired couples seeking a property in our area for an obligation free market appraisal contact your leading real estate agents today.

Director/ Sales Specialist- Belinda Hocking 0418 115 574 Sales Specialist- Jody Murphy 0422 184 231

Nutrien Harcourts Alexandra 56 Grant Street, Alexandra I 5772 3444

Yea

65 Snodgrass St.

Inviting home within 2 min walk to High street Inviting home with lovely rural outlook of the surrounding countryside.

Set back on this large 793 m2 block on a quiet street running parallel to high street is this charming, well-presented home.

The single story home is open plan living, dining, kitchen all with views through large light filled windows to a lovely garden. There is a central family bathroom, separate laundry and 3 generous bedrooms with built in robes.

A balcony for relaxing and taking in the lovely cottage garden and rural country views of neighbouring farm.

Also offering a double carport that is partially enclosed to 3 sides, Covered Alfresco area to the side deck and open pergola to rear deck, garden workshop and wood shed to the rear of the carport a well- loved, established garden which explodes into colour most of the year.

Only a few minutes' walk to the High street shopping, café & restaurant precinct, primary & secondary schools, medical services and public transport.

Yea Township is in the Murrindindi Shire and is a gateway to World class snow fields, Lake Eildon, Goulburn River, quality vineyards, restaurants & cafes.

Features include: • Open plan Kitchen with serving bench, electric oven and cook top & dishwasher • Generous Laundry with plenty of storage and bench space • Central bathroom • Master bedroom with built in robe & French doors out to the balcony • Covered Alfresco / Entertaining area overlooking the private garden • Vaulted ceilings • Fenced off rear garden including level lawn area • Under roof line carport that could easily convert to a garage • Versatile floor plan This home is lovely warm and inviting and I invite you to inspect for yourself.

Enquire today by calling Kerryn Rishworth on mobile: 041234 6169

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