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It’s all here in the Murrindindi Shire . . .

To linger in Toolangi when the winds o’ Winter blow, Is to get an aftertaste of what old Noah used to know; And to loiter in Toolangi when the suns o’ Summer bake Is to suffer from a plethora of bullock-whip and snake; But your heart is full of gladness and it makes your spirit sing Just to linger in Toolangi, in Toolangi in the spring.

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Your heart will be full of gladness and your spirit will sing too when you visit the many beautiful gardens open this spring across the Shire of Murrindindi from Eildon to Toolangi: old established gardens to new ones, native to European.

Welcome to the spring edition of the Murrindindi Guide. As the weather warms and the days grow longer, take time to check out our waterfalls, the Great Victorian Rail Trail or visit a local winery.

Celebrate the opening of the fishing season at the Goulburn Fishing Festival in Eildon in September.

From agricultural shows, art exhibitions, leisurely to strenuous exercise activities for the whole family, and of course something for the rev heads, it’s all here in our magazine. Happy reading!

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CJ Dennis Poetry Festival............................................... 3 Festival of Flowers............................................................ 6 Cafe Alex.............................................................................. 7 CEACA turns 30................................................................. 8 House Happenings.......................................................... 9 Artist Meg Heres.............................................................10 Marysville Art Show.......................................................12 Steam and Wood Show................................................13 Australian Sparkling Wine Show...............................15 Wines and Brews of Murrindindi..............................16 King Parrot Valley Retreat............................................18 Open Gardens..................................................................21 Permaculture...................................................................24 Molesworth Hotel..........................................................27 Exhibitions, Rustic Simplicity.....................................29 Waverley Guest House..................................................31 Marysville Marathon.....................................................33 Walk the Lake Eildon Wall............................................34 Great Victorian Rail Trail...............................................35 One Thousand Hands...................................................41 Yea Wetlands....................................................................43 Birds of the Murrindindi Shire....................................45 Fishing Report.................................................................47 The Sport of Kettlebells................................................48 Buxton Bootcamp..........................................................49 Murrindindi’s Waterfalls...............................................50 Golden Cypress Timber................................................53 Alexandra and Yea Agricultural Shows...................54 Taggerty Vet.....................................................................56 Akademos Rally...............................................................58 Targa High Country Rally.............................................60 What’s on...........................................................................62 Trades & Business Directory.......................................65 Contact & Emergency Numbers...............................70 Maps .........................................................................71 & 72

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The bloke . . . FROM TOOLANGI ONE hundred and six years have passed since Clarence Michael James Dennis, – CJ Dennis – Den (7.9.1876 to 22.6.1938), poet, journalist and author of The Sentimental Bloke, first took up residence in an old shack in the small mountain hamlet of Toolangi, now a gateway to the Shire of Murrindindi.

In 1908 CJ Dennis arrived at a camp in Toolangi. In 1915 Den built ‘Arden’ on the site of the old shack he had lived in. This is the only home he is known to have owned; he lived here until his death in 1938.

Extensive gardens and lawns were established by Den and his wife Biddy.

Two large tulip trees border the driveway and masses of rhododendrons, azaleas and maples are framed by magnificent mountain ash. A large pond is fed by a slowly turning waterwheel.

Den wrote of 62 varieties of birds many of which can still be found in the gardens.

Their bird song was the inspiration for the name ‘The Singing Gardens’ – which is also the title of his last work

Den in the shack at Toolangi. of poetry and prose (mainly about birds) published in 1935.

In 1965 the original house burnt down and the gardens became neglected. In 1969 Jan and Vic Williams, the present owners of The Singing Gardens, bought the property, rebuilt on the original house site and

restored the gardens to their former glory.

In 2008 Jan and Vic, along with the Toolangi community, celebrated the centenary of Den first arriving in the area.

A festival with a poetry competition has since been held each year, to encourage poets, young and old, to

keep alive the name of CJ Dennis. This helps to give him his rightful place alongside Henry Lawson and Banjo Patterson.

This year the festival will be held on Saturday 26th October and Sunday 27th October. At 1.30pm on Saturday, awards will be presented to prize winners

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in the poetry competition, followed by an afternoon of poetry. In the evening a concert featuring Ted Egan (patron of the CJ Dennnis Society) will be followed by supper.

Don’t forget to bring your own fold-out chairs for either day’s events.

Sunday starts with morning tea shared with well-known poets: bring along your own poetry to read or have critiqued.

Poets will entertain you with recitals at your table during lunch.

The highlight on Sunday, at 1.30pm, will be a moving theatre hosted by ‘Den’, ‘Henry’ and ‘Banjo’.

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through the gardens and take you into the realms of their creations.

Finish the day with a country-style high tea with ’Den’ and his friends.

Have a turn on the soap box and share the closing of a perfect day with a perfect poem.

Now is the healing, quiet hour that fills This gay, green world with peace and grateful rest.

Where lately over opalescent hills The blood of slain Day reddened all the west, Now comes at Night’s behest A glow that over all the forest spills, As with the gold of promised daffodils.

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To find out more about how to enter the poetry competition visit www.toolangi.net and find the CJ Dennis Poetry Competition 2013 link. Closing date for the competition is 7th September 2013. So budding (or seasoned) poets – join in!

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THE Festival of Flowers is an event designed to immerse visitors in a visual and sensory experience they will never forget.

“Tree of Life”. Purchase a flower and add it to the tree, or bring along your own flower, in remembrance of someone special.

Come and enjoy some truly modern, innovative floral designs, along with some traditional work, in the beautiful setting of St John’s Church, Alexandra. The Festival is held in conjunction with the Alexandra Open Gardens weekend.

Also on offer will be a small market, Devonshire teas and a raffle.

The design team will be lead by local resident, and award winning designer from Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, Nici Thompson, who will be creating a wedding display which will include a dress made from Skelton leaves and rose petals.

You can also join in the Festival of Flowers with the

The festival will be holding a gala opening night, offering you an exclusive preview of the arrangements, with music and drinks, on Friday 25th October from 6pm to 8pm. For the Friday night opening tickets, which will cost $10, please contact Joy on 5772 2986 or ahjw@ bigpond.com. Cost of entry for the rest of the show will be $3.

The show will be open on Saturday 26th October from 10am to 4pm, Sunday 27th from 11am to 4pm and Monday 28th 10am to 4pm.

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Cafe Alex . . .

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“CUSTOMER service is the be all and end all,” says Café Alex owner, David Dimech, and it is clear in the way he greets every one of his local customers by name, that he truly believes this.

The service at Café Alex, however, isn’t limited to the customer. With a philosophy of buying local produce where possible, supporting other local businesses and even giving local artists a place to display their wares, this little café is providing a great service to the wider community.

Striving for the greater good and to provide the best quality food possible, you will also find only free-range, ethically produced animal products as well as fair-trade, organic, locally roasted coffee.

David and his wife, Cinamon, came to Alexandra in 2009 after having worked on super yachts (‘luxury floating palaces’) for 10 years, as captain and first officer respectively.

The move and dramatic change in lifestyle were driven by a desire to get back to Australian soil and away from an industry that is “not the best for the soul.” Once

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The pair had no experience in running a café and for the first month would go home, collapse and think: “What have we done?”

As they found their feet, though, running the café became easier and more fun, with the best part for them unquestionably being meeting the customers.

Recently, David and Cinamon have decided to put Café Alex on the market. This decision was largely based

on the need for the café to be open 7 days a week in order to provide the best service for the community, through serving them directly and feeding the local tourism industry.

Keeping the café open every day is a task that requires a great deal of energy, something David has in abundance, but much of it goes towards active involvement in other aspects of the community including Rotary membership, heading the Alexandra Traders & Tourism Association, running the local cinema,

being on the Dame Pattie Menzies board, providing the crucial local taxi service and working on the Rubicon Outdoor Centre School Council.

You may just see David and Cinamon in Café Alex one day on the other side of the business, as customers having a well-earned, relaxing cuppa . . .

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Ceaca turns 30 . . .

30 years of Adult Education in the Murrindindi Shire IN 1983 there was a vision, an empty building and two women, Virginia Linton-Smith and Joan Broughan. Their aspiration was to bring adult education to Alexandra. The first classes held included oil painting, leather craft, bread making and quilting. The vision took shape and the Continuing Education and Arts Centre of Alexandra (CEACA) was formed.

CEACA at Dame Pattie Menzies before relocation to the Old Court House in Downey Street (below) in 1990.

In 1990 CEACA relocated to the Old Court House on Downey Street and two years later CEACA became a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) which allowed courses to be offered such as Certificate III in Aged Care.

In 2013, 30 years after the establishment of CEACA, there are many different areas of accredited courses on offer to best suit the needs of the community.

Courses include Certificate III in Children’s Services, Education Support and Aged Care, Certificate IV in Disability and Training and Assessment with more courses planned for the future, such as Certificate IV in Home and Community Care and Diploma of Children’s Services. The provision of short personal interest courses continues throughout each term.

In another leap forward, CEACA became registered with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) in May 2013 which will allow CEACA to not only deliver accredited training in Victoria but Australia wide.

CEACA is constantly evolving to best suit the needs of the community and changes in technology and will continue to do so in the years to come. Keep up-to-date with CEACA on their Facebook page or website.

CEACA will launch its 30th year celebrations on 1st to 8th September during Adult Learners Week.

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The informative session will cover retrofitting an existing house and ideas for new houses, to save money on bills and living in a way that’s better for the environment.

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House happenings . . .

THE Yea Community House began its Grassroots Arts, Music and Culture Program in July 2011 with the monthly Yea Acoustic Jam Session.

Since that time they have developed an extensive list of special events and regular activities that are available to not only the Yea community but all members of the Shire of Murrindindi and also visitors to our region.

Amongst their many regular activities are Yea Strum Club, Yea Ukuleles, Yappers Drama Group, Vocal Nosh, Family Karaoke Nights and the Alexandra Acoustic Music Club.

YAPPERS Yea Artistic Performers, Presenting Entertainment for Rural Society.

Interested in theatre

performance? Then feel free to join this group for regular meetings of theatre sports and readings.

This group is in the process of organising an Australian rural play later in the year, so if you are interested in being involved let the House know.

They also need people interested in sound, lighting, backstage, set-building, costumes, front-of-house, or anything else related to theatre.

Special events Songcatcher Weekend on 10th and 11th August will include singing workshops, ukulele workshops, jam sessions and a blackboard concert.

On 8th September a Sunday Poets and Yarnsmiths Corner will be held and members of the CJ Dennis Society will be

The 9th October sees the Community House cohosting this year’s Dusty Swag Poetry Awards.

Finally on Wednesday 6th November at 7.30pm a house concert will be held featuring the American group The Foghorn Stringband, an old-time string band from Portland, Oregon, USA. They are considered one of the finest old-time string bands on the West Coast.

According to their booking agent, they are noted for “intense dedication to the sources” of the old time tradition. Their music is billed as “a blend of high-spirited Appalachian dance music tying in sounds of traditional mountain fiddle tunes.”

Their interpretation of

old-time is played with the energy and edginess of punk rock, while at the same time showing a tremendous degree of technical finesse.

There are only 35 tickets for this concert available at $20 each so it is recommended that you register with the Yea Community House to be included on their upcoming concert notification list.

The House is intending to hold two to three house concerts each year, showcasing both international and national acts so stay tuned!

To find out more on any of these offerings from the Yea Community House go to www.yeahouse.org.au, follow them on Facebook or phone 03 5797 3070 weekdays between 9am and 1pm.

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Arty facts . . .

MEG HERES MEG Heres became an artist by accident. Meg and her late husband enrolled in hobby classes, Meg ending up in the drawing and painting class as it was the only one with vacancies!

Meg was born in Balranald, spending most of her childhood in outback New South Wales, and now resides in Yea. Painting as a full-time occupation since 1968, she received early training from a number of excellent, well known and respected artists.

In the 1980’s she studied Impressionism and modern art at Monash University. By this time she knew that her future occupation was to be a full-time professional artist.

Currently Meg’s work reflects the influence of the strong use of colour in oils, pastels and acrylics and her inspiration is the beauty that surrounds us every day.

For many years Meg was guest artist demonstrator at the noted Camberwell Herald Sun Rotary Art Show.

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As a teacher and tutor Meg has worked at Box Hill, Alexandra, the Flinders Ranges and the Grampians, and is represented in galleries and private collections, both in Australia and internationally. She has won many prizes and has

also judged Rotary and Art Society shows.

One of Meg’s paintings “Highlands Road” adorns the label of the local Rees Miller Estate wines.

Some highlights of Meg’s career so far have been

Remembrance poppies in France. selection for a special Australian exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London; an exhibition at the Mildura Art Gallery; and the award of a Paul Harris Fellowship for her donation of paintings to be auctioned to raise funds for Rotary’s international programs.

Artist Meg Heres.

Meg’s work reflects her experiences of extensive travel nationally and internationally.

Meg’s current exhibition is at Marmalades of Yea, 20 High Street, from 10am4pm until 6th October. She also exhibits at the Old Post Office Gallery in Seymour.

Jodie Beadle Shop 2/2 Bakers Lane Alexandra 5772 2619 0498 139 675 Deliveries from Alexandra to Mansfield, Euroa . . .

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Weddings, Births, Birthdays, Mother’s Day, Special Events • Flowers, Gift Baskets, Candles, Chocolates, Helium Balloons, Invitations, Party Decorations • Competitively priced

UP-COMING EXHIBITIONS • Margaret Milne and Jill Mclean • Steeles Creek Artists • Darren Gilbert and Janet Matthews (wildlife artists)

Exquisite jewellery, architectural glass pieces, ceramics . . .

Live Music every Sunday

The breakfast and lunch menus reflect the seasonal produce from the owners’ home garden

34 High Street,Yea Wednesday to Sunday & Public Holidays 9-4 Monday 10-4 Phone 03 5797 3222 info@gallery34.com.au Murrindindi Guide – Spring 2013 – 11

Marysville art show . . .

CUP WEEKEND

SEE for yourself why so many artists have made their home, and found inspiration, hidden away in the rainforest and rolling hills around Marysville.

On Cup Weekend, 1st to 5th November, you have the opportunity to discover the works of not just these local painters, printmakers and mixed media artists, but also find treasures from artists from across Victoria and interstate.

With a great mix of works, styles and a wide range of price tags, you are sure to find something to suit at the annual Marysville Art Show.

A competitive show; the prize pool grows bigger each year, so competition is bound to be fierce. For this year only, as part of Marysville’s 150 year celebrations, a special prize is on offer for works

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which capture some element of Marysville’s 150 year journey.

All works exhibited are offered for sale, with a reasonable commission to Marysville. This means you can fall in love with a piece and pick it up at a bargain price, while being assured that the artist and the town are all being treated fairly.

So come along to the Marysville Art Show this Cup Weekend and discover what artists already know about the secrets of our enchanted forests and mystic mountains.

Opening night is on Friday 1st November at 7pm; Saturday to Monday 10am to 4pm and Tuesday 10am to 2.30pm.

The art show is presented by the Triangle Arts Group and to find out more visit www. marysvilleartshow.com.

6 Curlings Road Hazeldene Ph 03 5780 1202

General Store and Post Office • Take-away food • Milk bar • Fuel and gas • espresso coffee • hot chocolate • ice cream • hamburgers • fish and chips• sandwiches • delicious homemade cakes and more Enjoy your food on the deck Open 7 days a week Mon to Sat 7.00am-7.00pm Sun 9.00am-6.00pm Public Holidays 9.00am-5.00pm

Turn it up . . . STEAM & WOOD SHOW, ALEXANDRA

A GREAT family day out on Saturday 12th October is the Steam and Wood Show at the Timber Tramway and Museum in Alexandra.

The show is free to the public and members of the Eildon & District Woodworkers Guild will be demonstrating their skills and selling their work. Displays by invited demonstrators will be a feature and traders have been invited to attend.

This year professional wood turner Brendan Stemp will be demonstrating how he combines wood with epoxy resin to produce amazing bowls, and salt and pepper grinders.

Ken Vyner and Jutta from Woodcrafters Haven will again be coming down from Albury. They sell a range of products for all

Ernie Hunt and Clarrie Glass at work on their lathes.

FISHING COMPETITION

EILDON PONDAGE

Food and Wine Festival

Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th October 2013 • •

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CATCH THE BIGGEST FISH • male • female • junior • kids sections ~ prize for each section CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS PERPETUAL TROPHY Overall combined lengths (5 fish per day) • adult • junior • families sections CLUB ENTRY LARGEST PARTICIPATION

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TAGGED FISH CASH TO $2,000

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MOTORBOAT MAJOR DRAW each fish caught enters into major draw

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FISHING Saturday 7am-4pm Sunday 7am-12 noon

Fishing entry fee • Adults $25 • Junior / kids $10 • Family $60

SATURDAY EVENING 5pm-9pm Music, BBQ Tea, Auction

Major Raffle

FAMILY FUN SUNDAY 10am-3pm FREE ENTRY • trade displays • fishing demonstrations • food

stalls • wine tastings • music • children’s amusements • COMPETITION PRESENTATION 2pm

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woodworkers including pen kits, clock inserts, cutlery and a range of tools. Jutta is an accomplished scrollsaw artist who will be demonstrating and selling items including exquisite music boxes.

Eildon, some of whom had on-site caravans at local parks. Fairly soon, more people joined them, and as interest grew and the group expanded, it was formalised into the Eildon & District Woodworkers Guild.

Once again members will be manning the lathes and people can purchase items as they are made.

The guild began looking for a permanent home, and was offered a piece of land at the Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum. A modestly sized shed was erected in 2001, and officially opened by the then federal member for McEwen, MP Fran Bailey.

One of the most popular features of the show is toy making for kids, where they will be able to take home something they have just made.

There will also be carving and slabbing displays.

About the guild The Guild began in 1985, as informal gatherings of woodworkers at various homes in and around

The shed has since been extended a number of times, adding a kitchen/ storeroom, a dedicated lathe workshop and a machine room to cater for most aspects of woodworking.

Today, the guild meets regularly and many aspects

levels are invited to join the guild, as some training can be provided.

For more information phone Norm McDonald on 0418 592 136.

of woodworking are practised, and taught.

The guild currently has approximately 50 members engaged in various aspects of woodworking. Whilst the majority of members do woodturning, others are engaged in toy making, box making, furniture making, etc. Another project being undertaken is the restoration of the original phone box which was on the Alexandra station.

People with all skill

Barristers & Solicitors • business sales and purchases • liquor licensing • commercial and corporate law • estate planning • conveyancing and property law • planning matters • criminal law • disputes and litigation • divorce and family law

Telephone Alexandra 03 5772 1493 Yea 03 5797 2601 Mansfield 03 5775 2334

Fax Alexandra 03 5772 2262 Yea 03 5797 2973 Mansfield 03 5775 1106

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Australia Pty Ltd

Pharmasave Alexandra Community Pharmacy is located at and is open Mon – Fri from 9am till 5.30pm & Sat from 9am till 12.30pm.

101 Grant Street, Alexandra Eildon Medicine Depot 5 Main Street, Eildon – 5774 2393

The Beauty Room within the Alexandra Community Pharmacy can cater to all your beauty requirements.

The Photo Lab within the Alexandra Community Pharmacy has three state of the art digital kiosks.

For After Hour Emergencies Only: Ian Davis – 5772 2185 or 0409 354 782 Cinoj Thomas – 5772 3060 | Aju Thomas – 5772 2491 Visit the pharmacy website on www.alexandrapharmacy.com.au for a full list of products & services provided or call 5772 2153 to speak to our trained staff

Bubbles . . . AUSTRALIAN SPARKLING WINE SHOW, MARYSVILLE THE Australian Sparkling Wine Show held in Marysville on Tuesday 22nd to Friday 25th October is the only dedicated sparkling wine show in Australia.

The inaugural event was held in 2010 and was conceived as part of the ongoing program to rebuild the region following the 2009 bushfires.

Australian producers of sparkling wines are encouraged to select their best drop and enter the show.

The competition gives producers an opportunity to gain national and international recognition and winners can promote their product as ‘Australia’s best’.

Some of the country’s most renowned wine connoisseurs will judge the competition, with winners announced at a gala dinner on Friday 25th October to be held at the Marysville Community Centre.

A live interview with international wine writer Jancis Robinson will form part of the event, via videolink from the USA.

Whilst primarily a wine industry event there are a number of other events that highlight all that the region has to offer. These activities include: meet the locals community night; business breakfast; bubbles, beer and tapas evening; and gala awards dinner. The guest speakers

Wines & brews . . .

for the business breakfast will be Andrew Forrest of Fortescue Metals Group Ltd, and Paralympic cyclist Carole Cook.

This year also sees the inclusion of an industry conference ‘trends, trade and technology’. The conference will be open to all members of the wine industry and includes a range of master classes, guest speakers and other exciting events.

The committee of the Australian Sparkling Wine Show is excited to announce that the keynote speaker for the conference will be The Australian Wine Communicator for the Year, Tyson Stelzer. A live interview with international wine writer Jancis Robinson will also form part of the event, via videolink from the USA. With sparkling wine producers from all over Australia entering the show the event has now become one of the most prestigious wine competitions on the national wine calendar. For more information please visit www. australiansparklingwineshow.com.au or contact Trudi Ackerman on 0419 972 394 or email trudi@yrrml.com.au.

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Come in and browse our boutique selection of PREMIUM & LOCAL WINES

44 Downey Street Alexandra

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www.dawniegingerbeer.com.au dawnie@dawniegingerbeer.com.au Facebook and Instagram -‘DawnieGingerBeer’ 0400 955 969 Dawnie Ginger Beer is a family based producer of premium alcoholic ginger beer from Flowerdale. Dawnie Ginger Beer is made from the finest ginger root.

It’s naturally brewed and has an addictive ginger bite. Dawnie provides a unique and refreshing alternative.

Available: fine establishments across Murrindindi and the Yarra Valley including Flowerdale Hotel, Flowerdale Estate, Royal Mail Hotel Yea, Gallery 34 Yea, FoodWorks Yea and Alexandra, Stones of Yarra Valley, Yarra Valley Dairy, Yering Station Winery.

Wines & brews . . .

Giverny Estate 69 Cherry Lane, Toolangi 6.5 kms from the Melba Highway on the Kinglake Healesville Road

givernyestate.com.au www.kiwifruitwine.com giverny@silvertrain.com.au 5962 9421 or 0407 521 938

Giverny Estate grows kiwi fruit to make wine and cider and specialises in sweet and dry table wine, sparkling methode champenoise, liqueurs, schnapps and cider.

Cellar door: open 10am-4pm all public holidays, every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, other days by appointment and all days over January and the Easter break.

We have a lovely garden where you can sit and sip or just enjoy the ambience.

Sedona Estate

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Snobs Creek Estate Wines 486 Goulburn Valley Highway, Alexandra Located on the banks of the Goulburn River approx 5km downstream from the Eildon Township.

www.snobscreekvineyard.com.au wine@snobscreekvineyard.com.au Melbourne office phone & fax 9596 3043 Vineyard phone 5774 2442 Owners Alex and Helen Gillon Snobs Creek offers a diverse range of wine varieties – Chardonnay, Roussanne Viognier, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, and more.

Cellar door: take pleasure in a glass of our wine in a vineyard setting on the banks of the pristine Goulburn River. Enjoy a free wine tasting of premium cool climate Snobs Creek Wines. The Cellar Door is open weekends in Summer and throughout the holiday seasons.

Little River Wines

182 Shannons Road, Murrindindi www.sedonaestate.com.au wine@sedonaestate.com.au 9730 2883 or 0432 435 180

20 Sharrock Court, Taggerty www.littleriverwines.com.au challen.tunstat@bigpond.com 5774 7644 / 0448 105 261 / 0403 065 036

From Sedona Estate’s humble beginnings, Paul & Sonja are proud to create regionally distinctive wines of impeccable quality.

Visit our beautifully crafted cellar door and enjoy fine wines surrounded by mesmerising landscapes of vines and rolling hills. Gourmet food platters complement our diverse wine portfolio.

Cellar door: 11am-5pm Wednesday to Sunday and public holidays.

Available: local retail and licensed outlets.

Award winning sparkling and refined table wines produced according to organic principles. Grapes are lightly basket pressed and matured in French barriques. Varieties include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Petit Verdot.

Handcrafted indulgence!

Available: local retail and licensed outlets.

Cellar door: visitors are welcome to cellar door by appointment.

Buxton Ridge 88 Seal Rock Road, Buxton www.buxtonridge.com michael@buxtonridge.com Michael 0428 517 147 Buxton Ridge is a family owned award winning winery producing cool climate, elegant wines. Drop in for a free wine tasting or enjoy one of our sumptuous local produce plates! On offer for you to taste is MollyJean sparkling Pinot Noir, Katie Maree Sauvignon Blanc, Wolf Rudiger Shiraz, Lorna Grace Pinot Noir, Michael Wolf Merlot and Mia Grace Claret.

Cellar door: open weekends and holidays from 11am.

Available: local retail and licensed outlets.

Lobley Wines 1084 Eucalyptus Road, Glenburn 3717 www.philiplobleywines.com info@philiplobleywines.com 0408 669 109 Our wines are born from the soil, the climate, our culture and our sense of place here within the landscape. Varieties include Pinot Nior, Merlot, Nebbiolo and Sauvignon Blanc.

Cellar door: we are open for tastings by appointment and have barbecue facilities and a view of a small lake teeming with bird life.

Available: Thirsty Camel Drive Through Bottleshop, Alexandra; Commercial Hotel, Alexandra; Toolangi Tavern, Toolangi; Country Club Hotel, Yea. Murrindindi Guide – Spring 2013 – 17

Days of spring . . .

KING PARROT VALLEY RETREAT, STRATH CREEK

A National Trust garden open A UNIQUE secluded property of 30 hectares, overlooking the King Parrot Creek with spectacular views towards the ranges and valleys below, is the King Parrot Valley Country Retreat.

The area is classified by the National Trust for its scenic beauty and its gardens will be open from 3rd October to 24th November, 10am-4.30pm daily (except Wednesdays), under the Australian Open Garden scheme. The property is also a member of the Australian Plant Society.

A retreat for nature enthusiasts with many native birds and wildlife, the property is owned and managed by Robert Coombs and Darryl Shelton, accredited Australian Land Conservation and Restoration award winners by the State Training Board. They are also members of Trust for Nature.

A unique Australian experience can be enjoyed by all here.

Native gardens throughout the property cover over 9 hectares of impressive landscaped areas, featuring many Australian plant collections. Botanical family plant labellings have been used on many of the collections. There are labelled walking trails throughout the property to view the gardens, all within a natural bush setting.

One of the delights in the gardens is the bush foods and herb garden. Walk through this section and smell and view over 70 species of native bush foods and herbs. Charts are on display with uses for some of the plants. Some of the plants you will find in this garden are Flinders Island celery, sea celery, aniseed myrtle, curry myrtle, apple berry, wild orange, Davidson’s plum, native mint, Warrigal greens . . .

The retreat also has an olive grove with over 100 trees, all labelled with their varieties.

Accommodation Why not stay for a few days to really enjoy the gardens?

Accommodation consists of two fully self-contained, stand

Days of Spring 3rd October to 24th November

10am-4.30pm daily (except Wednesdays) Banksia Gallery & Gardens Olive Branch Cafe offering olive tastings with local produce including Yea and Donnybrook cheeses.

26-66 Wentworths Road (off Fairview Road) Strath Creek, Vicotria Map ref: 610.N8 or 627.H2 as signposted Mobile 0457 590 022 info@kingparrotvalleychalets.com.au www.kingparrotvalleychalets.com.au 18 – Murrindindi Guide – Spring 2013

Presenting a showcase of regional and international art and craft featuring • flora and fauna works by Yea artist Prue Sanchez and Kilmore artist Maureen Runge • Award winning watercolour landscape artist Terry Jarvis • Raku pottery by potter Coral Robbins • Toolangi pottery display, sculpture works, batik-cloth, watercolour on silk art, framed Ottoman tiles, dried flowers on papyrus paper, indigenous works • Wildlife photography by Robert Coombs and Darryl Shelton

Above: one of the log cabins in the tranquil garden setting overlooking King Parrot Creek.

Right: the living room. Below: Banksia Gallery. alone log-chalets, with split-levels, balconies, twinspas, carports and gas-log heating. Each chalet accommodates four adults with all facilities. Breakfast provisions are provided with complimentary chocolates.

Accommodation is available all year except July.

Attractions The Banksia Gallery displays local art and craft for viewing and purchase. Advertised exhibitions and events are held regularly throughout the year.

The Olive Branch Cafe offers olive tastings with local produce, light refreshments served with coffee and herbal teas. Marinated olives, bush-foods, olive products and native plants and herbs are also availble for sale.

Garden tours can be arranged for small groups.

King Parrot Valley Country retreat is at 26-66 Wentworths Road (off Fairview Road) Strath Creek. For more information contact Robert on 0457 590 022.

FLOWERDALE The Flowerdale Hotel offers meals and accommodation seven days a week, with a family friendly atmosphere in an original country style hotel 3325 Whittlesea-Yea Road Flowerdale 3717 Ph: 5780 1230 www.flowerdalehotel.com.au Email bigflocker@bigpond.com

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BUXTON NURSERY • tubes to established trees • specialist landscape trees • rare plants • perennials / annuals • cafe open daily 2600 Maroondah Hwy Buxton Ph 03 5774 7345 buxtonursery@bigpond.com.au www.buxtonursery.com

ALEXANDRA AND DISTRICT

OPEN GARDENS

LANDSCAPE & GARDEN SUPPLIES

26th-27th October

come, be inspired...

10+ beautiful town and country gardens open 10am-4pm (last entry) Tickets and Guide books at the garden gates, Alexandra Nursery and the Alexandra Visitor Centre Full information at www.alexandraopengardens.com.au

Full range of Plants, Gifts, Sculptures and Garden Supplies OPEN 7 Days a week • Mon to Fri 8.30am-5pm • Sat 9am-4pm • Sun 10am-2pm Ph 03 5797 2933 / 0419 519 595 Located on the corner of Grevillea and North Streets, Yea

103 Grant Street, Alexandra Ph 5772 2536 Fax 5772 2542 IT’S SPRING! Time to mulch, fertilise, top-dress lawns . . .

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We also have a great selection of GIFTWARE ideas for all occasions, including wall art, candles, water features, garden furniture and ornaments . . .

. . . and a great selection of pots outdoors or indoors

• Sleepers • Crushed rock / road base • Soil/Mulch/Bark • Fertilisers • Lawn Seed • Garden Tools • Quarry Products • Paving • Stock and Pet Food • Firewood • Garden Ornaments and Pots Anne-Marie & David Leary Ph 03 5772 1911 Fax 03 5772 2448 2 Rose Street Alexandra

Open gardens . . .

The beauty of Bindaree CHRISTOPHER and Marcia Lamrock moved to “Bindaree” in January 1996. They were captivated by the peace and tranquillity of the property, along with the spectacular mountain views and native bird life.

The garden had been neglected for many years with overgrown beds, ivy and blackberries taking over what was once a beautifully landscaped native garden.

Seventeen years on, with Marcia’s love of gardening, colour, and design, the garden has matured. The garden now has over twelve thousand bulbs, a sustainable vegetable and herb garden and ‘coloured rooms’ as you walk through, all taking in the breathtaking views. There are a number of

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spots to sit back and enjoy the garden’s mature trees, roses, orchard and rural sculpture pieces.

New additions to the garden include a Japanese inspired outdoor lounge on the old tennis court, the gardener’s work shed and expansion of some of the existing garden beds.

The garden is in the Australian Open Garden Scheme and will be open on 19th and 20th October from 10am to 4pm.

Not only will you get to enjoy this garden, but why not join Christopher and Marcia for morning and afternoon tea or lunch, or find your own special place to sit and enjoy.

All money raised supports ‘Dindi’ – an early childhood intervention program for special needs children.

Also on offer will be plants, flowers, sculptures and

gardening accessories.

For those with an interest in British classic sports cars there will be a few on display.

A private restoration facility will be open and you will see a small select group of cars in the process of restoration.

Bindaree is situated at 911 Whanregarwen Road, Molesworth (just near Scrubby Creek Road).

For more information contact Marcia Lamrock on 03 5797 6209.

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Open gardens . . .

Take the time to smell the roses

offer the serenity of seclusion encouraging you to stay awhile to relax and reflect.

THE Rotary Club of Yea will hold their third annual Yea and District Open Gardens weekend on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November.

Ten exceptional gardens will be open to the public, most for the first time.

Some of the gardens have specialist plant collections and one garden features a magnificent, historic tree collection. One of the large country estate gardens will feature a well known garden guru as a guest speaker.

Times to be advertised on the website.

Gardens on display range from large country gardens to small town gardens. Some are well established with magnificent trees, and one lovely new town garden will be a riot of colour, showing the promise of the beauty to come.

Seven of the gardens are new openings this year and the three repeat gardens are well worth a second visit, as all gardens are constantly evolving and with the opening a little later this year, many different blooms will be at their best.

Many of the country gardens have the added bonus of beautiful settings, with expansive views, and others

YEA & DISTRICT OPEN GARDENS

Yea Garden Club is holding their annual plant sale over the weekend and will offer an extensive range of treasures at bargain prices.

The renowned King Parrot Valley Retreat featuring an extensive Australian native plant collection and bush food garden will be open over this weekend but as a private opening and separate entry charge.

Morning and afternoon teas will be on offer in several gardens and picnic lunches can be enjoyed in beautiful and well appointed parks in the area, or sample the many

excellent culinary delights in the local restaurants and cafes.

Gardens are open from 10am to 5pm each day. Tickets are $5 per garden or $35 for 9 of the gardens with a special price of $10 for the garden

featuring the guest speaker.

Contact Elaine White on 5780 1274 for more information or check the website for maps and garden information which should be available from mid-August on www. yearotary.org.au.

Rotary Club of Yea hosts Yea & District

Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November 2013 from 10am-5pm each day Ten exceptional gardens open, most for the first time Tickets $5 or $35 concession for all gardens Full information available on www.yearotary.org from mid-August Services include: • Programmed garden maintenance • Garden clean outs & restoration • Vegetable garden planning, preparation & planting • Native garden design & planting • Pruning (specialising in fruit tress & roses) • Bee swarm removal Years of professional gardening experience

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Open gardens . . .

ALEXANDRA & DISTRICT OPEN GARDENS

Come! Be inspired!

THIS award-winning event is in its 23rd year and will be held on 26th and 27th October.

listed as well as developing gardens and some gardens are opening for the first time.

A long hot summer, an exceptionally dry autumn and a frosty winter provide challenges for any gardening enthusiast.

Undaunted, the garden owners of the Alexandra district are working hard to prepare their properties for visitors to enjoy the lush springtime blossoms and growth.

Entertainment and catering is available at some venues and botanical art work is an additional feature at one garden.

At least 10 gorgeous town and farm gardens are opening, providing a wonderful range of gardening styles with the impressive backdrop of rolling hills and river valleys, characteristic of this region.

All gardens are within an easy 25 minute drive from Alexandra and some are within the township itself.

Several gardens are inspiring examples of the resilience of owners who faced the Black Saturday bushfires and who have worked hard to regenerate their properties, some with cuttings, bulbs and plants generously donated to them by gardening friends. Mature gardens are

Expect to see water lilies on ponds, rustic bridges, meandering paths, garden sculptures, exotic and native species, tree ferns, mature trees, creative vegie gardens, bird life and even miniature horses.

Expect to experience tranquil resting places, glorious flora and breathtaking views.

Expect to be inspired!

An added bonus for locals and visitors alike on the weekend is the Alexandra Festival of Flowers at St John’s Church. Enjoy innovative and traditional floral designs and displays by an award winning floral artist.

Escape for a weekend of horticultural bliss!

Gorgeous gardens and a Festival of Flowers! You will be thankful you came!

All details on website: www. alexandraopengardens.com.au.

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Permaculture . . .

The Humpy Creek minigreens system

By Emily Friedel & Rohan Dodds WHEN it comes to growing as much of our own food as possible, many of our successes and exciting new ideas have come about through trial and error, plain error or sheer luck.

Sheer luck is by far the best method of coming to interesting conclusions regarding our growing methods, as it doesn’t usually go hand in hand with swearing very loudly and throwing anything within reaching distance into the creek in a fit of anger.

Recently (early Autumn to be precise), sheer luck, good fortune with weather patterns and an excess of seed produced over summer,

PART 4 ~ MINIGREENS we are finding that this is beneficial for the plants, beneficial for us and beneficial for the soil.

resulted in a new method – for us, we are in no way claiming that we discovered anything new - of producing even more salad greens than we have ever had before.

The method is simple: • take a cleared garden bed, possibly turned with new compost, slow release organic fertiliser, or blood and bone,

Growing seedlings in tubs, trays, and jiffy pots can be frustrating. It also creates additional expenses: buying seed raising mix, pots, trays, and so on.

• liberally scatter a variety of mixed salad green seeds and herbs, if so desired, and water lightly,

Seedling set-backs gave us many headaches over the summer with the heatwaves, plagues of grasshoppers and plant-shrivelling dryness.

• scatter a small amount of mulch and then wait for a green carpet of lush, young seedlings to appear in a very short amount of time!

So, we have taken one step out of our seedling rearing process, that step being growing seedlings in small pots and trays, and going straight to the source: the garden bed itself, just as nature intended.

Most of our beds were planted out in this manner at the very beginning of autumn with a mixture of seeds including varieties of cos lettuce, mustard

With the right conditions,

greens, rocket, dill and coriander. As the heatwaves of summer relented to the cooler autumn days the seeds germinated en masse.

This resulted in a highly productive, naturally chaotic and aesthetically pleasing bed that benefits us in many ways.

With a massive amount of small seedlings growing, pests like slugs and grasshoppers can only do so much damage, so far not enough to even register with us. Even the rats have been struggling to do any noticeable damage!

Growing our greens in this manner provides them with protection from those critters that would harm them, and they support each other physically through sheer numbers, so a short hard rain shower or

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We are Australia’s largest retail fern nursery set amidst natural bushland.

A unique and tranquil setting that is a feast for the fern enthusiast.

We offer a wide range of tree ferns, ground ferns and epiphytic ferns, as well as some of Victoria’s cheapest priced grass trees.

We sell a range of tree fern carvings, planters and pots individually crafted for you.

We also stock a wide variety of wall baskets.

powerful gust of wind will not do quite as much damage.

We have found that we also get much more to eat from this bed than we would have otherwise.

We have started cutting these minigreens at their base and using them in salads. It’s hard to make a dent in their numbers, even after eating several large salads.

However, we won’t pull up everything. What is left should grow strong and large, so when we are finished with the mini greens our full sized plants will remain providing us with more salad!

Rohan tending the minigreens.

When we harvest the salad greens, roots are left in the soil to break down, feeding microorganisms and adding plant matter back to the soil

thus improving its quality continuously. Additionally, weeds don’t get a chance to grow in such beds, as the seedlings completely crowd them out.

Through this method of producing soft herbs (such as dill and coriander) and salad greens, not only have we had rapid success and almost instant gratification for ourselves and our stomachs, this success has spilled over into winter, usually a time where one would be dipping into stores from the summer and autumn harvest. Our greens are still growing strong, although not quite as quickly as the days become colder and shorter, and we find ourselves able to eat fresh greens on an almost daily basis without decimating any one plant in a desperate bid for something fresh from the garden.

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72 Grant Street Alexandra • Phone Shop 03 5772 1750 • Fax 03 5772 2134 • Michelle 0438 381 371 • Chris 0430 425 409

Commercial Hotel

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40 different Freerange Chicken Parmas Full al a carte menu with daily specials Innocent Bystander Pink Moscato on tap Pipsqueak Pear Cider on tap • Open for Lunch and Dinner 7 Days Bookings Recommended • Takeaway Meals available

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Mosey on down . . .

TO THE MOLESWORTH HOTEL

By Georgina Beach TUCKED at the foot of rolling green hills on the banks of the mighty Goulburn River, Molesworth is a “blink and you’ll miss it” kind of place.

But if you’re on the road headed to or from the shores of Bonnie Doon, or the ski slopes of Mt Buller – or perhaps are simply seeking the right spot to rest your head as you make your way along the picturesque new Great Victorian Rail Trail – Molesworth might be worth slowing down for!

Owners of the Molesworth Hotel, Joanne and David James.

One of the small huddle

of 1970s-style structures marking the township, houses the inimitable Molesworth Pub. Conveniently located right on the Goulburn Valley Highway, next door to the caravan park, it boasts a cosy bar, 100 seat bistro and four motel rooms, each with television and ensuite bathroom.

Owners Joanne and David James are both new to this kind of business – and the district, in fact – but they say the warm welcome and everready assistance

Gift Hampers Available

Gourmet Farm Products Include: Olives, Oils, Dukkahs, Chutneys, Relishes, Jellies and something for the Sweet Tooth!

FREE FARMGATE TASTINGS/SALES: Winter tasting times by appointment Times from September, 2nd Sunday of the month 12 noon to 4pm or by appointment

Doug and Chrissi Ridd Phone 03 5797 6309 or 0407 964 628 ‘Burnside’ 84 Scrubby Creek Road, Molesworth twopickled@bordernet.com.au

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The deck overlooking the tranquil billabong at the Molesworth Hotel ~ a great place to relax and have your lunch. they’ve received from local residents, has given them a terrific start.

Approaching two years since they bought the place, their plan is to maintain a traditional, no-frills country pub offering simple, wholesome food, a relaxed atmosphere and above all, value for money.

Currently, they are revamping their menu to include a selection of hearty meals priced under $20, hoping to encourage nearby

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Alexandra and Yea residents to venture out of their local watering holes and try a change of scenery.

outdoors, served at the al fresco bar, with seating on the deck overlooking a tranquil billabong.

This time of year, the pub is warmed by a cheery open fire – and even the smokers outside are well-cared for, with a large outdoor bonfire pit blazing brightly every evening to keep the frost at bay.

The chef, Patrick, prides himself on producing a first class chicken parmigiana – using only fresh, whole chicken breast, crumbed on the premises and served as the Tuesday night special at only $10. Thursday night is steak night, with Patrick’s signature cast iron sizzle plate steaming with succulent onion, capsicum

In the bar, a small pool table keeps the restless occupied – but in the summer months, the entire party may move

and a freshly grilled steak on top for just $18.

Open for dinner 7 nights a week and lunch every day except Monday, Dave and Jo up the ante once a month with live bands and DJs rocking the bar until the small hours – often provided free from any cover charge.

And for those who may party a little too hard –the motel rooms are available for $75 per night for a single, or $95 for a couple.

BREAKFAST: Full breakfast available Sat and Sun 8.00am - 11.30am BREADS: All varieties including a specialty gourmet range.

PIES: Large selection of pies, pasties and sausage rolls CAKES AND PASTRIES: Enjoy the old favourites and new delights.

• Full range of sandwiches, foccacias, baguettes.

• Iced coffee, iced chocolate and milkshakes available.

• Gluten free cakes available

ph 5786 5800 MON - FRI: 6.30am to 4.30pm SAT - SUN: 8.00am to 4.00pm 888 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road Kinglake West e hello@flyingtarts.com.au

Whats on . . .

EXHIBITIONS AT RUSTIC SIMPLICITY, ALEXANDRA

Iconic local sheds and shearers are featured in this exhibition.

Roy Fox by photographer Andrew Chapman.

IT’S a rare treat to see the three dozen or so of Andrew Chapman’s photographic works exhibited on the walls of Rustic Simplicity in Alexandra.

The Final Clip – images of our disappearing wool industry is an exhibition not to be missed.

The Art of Children’s Literature: an annual exhibition featuring the illustrations of a different picture book each year.

Which book will be in the spotlight this year I hear you ask? Top Secret! Join us for drinks and nibbles from 6pm Friday 6th September to find out.

A Brenda Galey photograph.

All Things Great and Small: an exhibition by local photographer Brenda Galey will show off her passion for panoramas and for making the miniscule massive with her local landscape images and her macro shots of local flora and fauna, runs from Friday 11th October until Cup Day.

having bought her first camera when she was in her early teens living in Western Nebraska in the USA. Now living in Alexandra, Brenda works as a geographer by trade and takes aerial photographs professionally, whilst personally, she specialises in nature photography.

Brenda has had a lifelong love affair with photography,

Young at HeART: a group exhibition of Alexandra

The best fish and chips, hamburgers and souvlakis in Kinglake

Ph 03 57861828 Open Wednesday to Friday 4pm-8pm Saturday 12-8pm Sunday12-7pm (Closed Monday and Tuesday) Shop2/31 Whittlesea/Kinglake Road Kinglake

Secondary College VCE studio artists starts Friday 8th November. Show your support to the young aspiring artists of our area by joining some very proud parents to celebrate their children’s achievements!

Come for drinks and nibbles from 6pm on opening night or from 10am to 4pm daily at Rustic Simplicity @ The Shear ‘N’ ShedS, 74 Grant Street, Alexandra.

Events karaoke night

with ‘dj misty mountain’ fri 16th august from 7pm

father’s day lunch*+ 3 courses for $35 sun 1st september

afl grand final +

Basic fishing & Camping Supplies, Groceries, Petrol, Gas, EFTPOS

Phone orders welcome • coffee and cafe style cakes and biscuits • great burgers and other light snacks • milkshakes, spiders or iced coffee

We look forward to serving you at

Strath Creek General Store 8 Glover Road, Strath Creek Phone 03 5784 9220 Fax 03 5784 9317

sat 28th september bbq lunch for footy tipping members

+ bookings essential

6 Glover Street, Strath Creek

Ph: 5784 9223 w:strathcreekhotel.com.au

Open 7days per week in the valley of the thousand hills Events, weekly happenings & meals 7 days per week (bistro and bar)

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Holiday Park A private, gated, annual holiday park This is the perfect location for your holiday home: safe, secure, tranquil, low maintenance

• 60 acre property, 2km river frontage with small boat access • Central lake for canoeing, rafting and yabbying • Large sites with bathroom facilities • 4 tennis courts, 3 swimming pools, a children’s playground, volleyball court, a motor bike track, a 9 hole mini-golf course, basketball court, recreation room with BBQ facilities, table tennis and a large open fire.

302 Back Eildon Road Thornton Ph 03 5773 2386 info@eildonwaters.com.au www.eildonwaters.com.au

OPEN S 7 DAY K E A WE AM 7 FROMLATE TILL

breakfast eve ry morning from 7am 4 WAYS TAKEAWAY & DYNA GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY THORNTON PH 03 5773 2293

We freeze our pots so you have really cold beer!

Acheron A quiet and tranquil park situated on the banks of the Goulburn River and Acheron Valley.

Your choice of riverside / shady campsites, deluxe cabins and ensuite cabins with beautiful views, together with long-term holiday sites.

Plenty to do with solar heated pool, tennis court, mini golf, fishing, rec room, jumping pillow and playground for the kids, what more could you want!

Open 8.30am-12 noon; 2pm-6pm; 7pm-8.30pm

91 Breakaway Road Acheron P: 03 5772 1735 E: admin@thebreakaway.com.au W: www.thebreakaway.com.au 30 – Murrindindi Guide – Spring 2013

• Open from 6.30am for Breakfast • Dine-in or Take-away • Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week • Live music last Sunday afternoon of the month • Beer garden • Accommodation • Bottleshop • Open fireplace Buxton Hotel Maroondah Highway Buxton Phone 03 5774 7381 buxtonhotel@virtual.net.au www.buxtonhotel.com.au

Waverley guest house . . . ALEXANDRA “GREAT place, right on the main street. Fresh bread, fruit and brekky items provided, plus a warm welcome. Spa bath, kitchenette, LCD TV and comfortable furnishings,” – a recent blog message said about Waverley Guest House in Alexandra.

This grand old Federation style house in Alexandra was built by the Edwards family in the early 1900’s as a guest house.

Waverley started life as a single storey dwelling and with the need to expand a second story was added some years later.

Ken and Marie Bristow bought Waverley in 1987 and have tastefully renovated it to reflect the style of the bygone era, and to provide boutique accommodation for travellers.

Period features, such as polished floors and timber ceilings, have been retained.

It has become a favouroite place to stay with rail trailers.

A secure garage is provided for bikes and cars. Recently some guests rode their bikes to Mansfield, returned two days later before returning to Melbourne, knowing their belongings were safe at Waverley.

Each unit has bedroom/s with queen sized beds and linen provided; a bathroom with a 2 person hot spa;

lounge with chesterfield couch, TV and dining table.

Kitchen facilities include electric jug, toaster, bar fridge and preparation bench. Tea, coffee and milk are provided.

This is the perfect setting to partake of your complementary gourmet hamper consisting of cereal, fruit juice, yoghurt, bread, croissants, muffins and other local produce as available.

Tariffs range from $160 per night to $180 per night with

Hosts: Ken & Marie Bristow 56 Nihil Street Alexandra Phone: 03 5772 1146 or 0409 411 816 waverley@ycs.com.au www.waverleyguesthouse.com.au

discounts of $10 per night for consecutive nights.

Waverley Guest House is located on the corner of

Grant and Nihil Streets, in the heart of the Alexandra township, close to the shops, cafes and hotels.

Waverley House is a beautifully restored Federation style guest house built in the 1900’s and provides boutique accommodation for visitors to the area.

Each unit has bedroom/s, bathroom, lounge and kitchen.

• queen-sized beds • 2 person hot spa • Chesterfield lounge • TV • dining table • Kitchen facilities include electric jug, toaster, bar fridge and preparation bench.

Tea, coffee and milk provided. • Tariffs range from $160 per night to $180 per night with discounts of $10 per night for consecutive nights.

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Boutique Accommodation Tel: 03 5774 7503 Email: relaxatwillowbank@bigpond.com 29 Coomb Street, Taggerty 3714

Centrally located to Lake Mountain and Lake Eildon.

Willowbank is situated on the banks of the Little River and nestled in large landscaped gardens that bloom in spring.

Indulge in a relaxing romantic getaway in one of the three beautifully appointed suites.

Or share the whole cottage with family and friends.

www.willowbankattaggerty.com.au

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Try our new Premier King Rooms

Accommodation for couples, groups and families Restaurant, Public bar and Bottle shop, Weddings, Events & Functions.

Open 7 days per week.

Mystic Gateway to Fine Food, Wine & Hospitality

436 Maroondah Hwy, Narbethong.

03 5963 7121

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Marysville marathon . . .

Marysville marathon runs again RUNNERS and walkers will flock to RACV Marysville for the 5th annual Marysville Marathon Festival on 17th November.

They will follow scenic forest trails and rivers, and be rewarded by waterfall views, as they cover distances of 4, 10, 21 (half marathon), 42 (marathon) or 50 kilometres (ultramarathon).

The races start and finish at Gallipoli Park, in the town’s

centre, and include just a few kilometres of bitumen along Falls Road.

“Entrants come back every year and see huge changes in the regeneration of the bush, and more and more homes being rebuilt since the fires,” says race patron Dr Lachlan Fraser.

“They have a great day out and get a buzz from supporting our recovering community.”

Mount Pleasant rboasts much-bette than-commonpub food, at very reasonable prices in a lovely openkitchen bistro

MOUNT PLEASANT HOTEL 90 Grant Street Alexandra Ph 5772 1083 kevinboote@reddrop.com.au www.mountpleasanthotel.com.au

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exercise in a fantastic setting and help raise money for local groups, CFA and SES. The food stations are well stocked and everyone gets a showbag. There are some great rewards for the winners and many spot prizes. Why not stay overnight and check out all the other sights nearby?”

Family entertainment includes one of the local steelbands, plus activities for the kids and food stalls. The drumming is inspiring for the perspiring and uplifting for their feet!

Brett Saxon, from Trails Plus, is back for the 3rd year directing the festival and says, “this is a feelgood event for the competitors, the spectators and all the volunteers. They get some

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Wall walking . . .

EILDON

“WOW! What a view! What a fantastic walk!”

These are some of the comments from the happy walkers on the first Rotary ‘Walk the Lake Eildon Wall’. Held on the Sunday morning of the Melbourne Cup weekend in November, it was a resounding success.

Organised by the Rotary Club of Alexandra, over three hundred walkers took part – families, couples and individuals – some with their dogs, some with strollers. They really enjoyed the course.

It is not a walkathon; rather, just a great walk through this picturesque area of Eildon – for fun and fitness for all the family.

There are three choices of course.

The first choice takes walkers on a loop from the start at the Lions pavilion next to the Eildon Pondage, over the lower pondage spillway and on around to the road bridge and back to the start, a flat

course, easy for strollers.

The second course takes walkers on a loop along the upper pondage to the wall, up and across the actual wall on a ‘berm’, and down the other side back to the start. The views from up on the wall are spectacular!

It is a unique opportunity. The public is not usually allowed to walk on the wall, but thanks to the generosity of Goulburn Murray Water and AGL it will be especially opened for the day. Many ‘early birds’ last year saw mobs of kangaroos grazing in the beautiful park-like area below the wall.

The third option is to do both loops, a distance of around eight kilometres.

“There must be another one next November! We’ll be back!” was a much repeated request last year. So here is your opportunity. Come join us this November!

For more details see calendar listing in the back of this magazine.

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OPEN 7 DAYS

PHONE ORDERS WELCOME

As well as our usual range of sweets we have many new products including Locally made Ice Cream and Italian Frozen Yoghurt Jonesy’s Dairy Fresh Milk, Cream and Flavoured Milk Thornton Smokehouse Bacon and Cabana, Garlic from country Victoria, a huge range of Local Preserves, Chutneys, Berry Sauces and lots more Marysville Lolly Shop Phone 03 5963 3644 www.marysvillelollyshop.com.au

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ve Burnsie’s, and our m Locals lo eals are w or th a drive Garlic Breads Soups Seafood Platters Souvlaki Buffalo Wings Veal Dishes Chicken Nuggets Dipping Sauces Milkshakes Desserts Soft Drinks Open Every Day (except Christmas Day) HOURS 4pm-9pm Sunday to Thursday 4pm-11pm Friday to Saturday 50 Grant Street Alexandra Ph 03 5772 2693

Trail blazers . . .

GREAT VICTORIAN RAIL TRAIL

Rail trail a hit on the world scale

IT’s name may have changed amid some small controversy but there’s no doubt that the Tallarook to Mansfield rail trail is a real hit with bicycle enthusiasts.

Take the views of Dr Richard Gregson and his wife, Dianne, from Sydney.

They are true cycling enthusiasts and have tested many rail trails around the world.

They‘ve ridden 300 kilometres along the Canal du Midi in France from Toulouse to Sete, and along the Danube River from Passau in Germany to Vienna, Austria – a trail that was once used by horses pulling barges, as well as the Sarlat-de-Caneda Rail Trail in Perigord, France.

In New Zealand, they’ve pedalled the Tasman’s Great Taste Trail at Nelson, the Hawkes Bay Trail at Napier, and the Central Otago Rail Trail taking in Queenstown to Dunedin.

Here in Victoria their cycling experience includes the Lilydale to Warburton trail through the Yarra Valley, and the Murray to Mountains trail from Wangarratta to Bright via Beechworth, as well as the Tallangatta Trail.

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Richard and Dianne Gregson relaxing after their ride from Yea, on the verandah of Waverley Guest House in Alexandra.

The trail traverses the Mitchell, Murrindindi and Mansfield Shires, connecting towns and communities including Tallarook, Trawool, Kerrisdale, Homewood, Yea, Molesworth, Cathkin, Alexandra, Koriella, Kanumbra, Merton, Woodfield, Bonnie Doon, Maindample and Mansfield, making it one of the longest trails in Australia. See the following map for the location of these advertisers.

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RIGHT ON THE RAIL TRAIL • standard suites • spa suites • executive suites • grandmaster suites • family suites Continental breakfast included Start or finish your adventure on the Rail Trail here. Relax and enjoy the magnificent views of the Trawool Valley and Goulburn River when you take time to relax in the picturesque gardens 8150 Goulburn Valley Hwy Trawool Ph 03 5792 1444 enquiries@trawoolresort.com.au www.trawoolresort.com.au

OPEN FOR BREAKFAST

Country Retreat • Strath Creek • Eco-spa s/c Log-Chalet Accommodation.

• Art Gallery / Exhibitions / Events / Sales.

• Cafe / Olive tastings / Local produce.

• Native / Bush-Food, Gardens.

• Walking trails on King-Parrot Creek.

• Birds and Wildlife.

Located 3km from Goulburn Valley Hwy and Rail Trail from King Parrot Creek Road turn-off, [signposted] at Wentworths Road, [off Fairview Rd].

Mobile 0457 590 022 www.kingparrotvalleychalets.com.au

34 High Street,Yea Thursday to Sunday 9-4 Monday 10-4 Public Holidays 9-4 Phone 03 5797 3222 info@gallery34.com.au www.gallery34.com.au

MannaFest Café Light meals for breakfast and lunch are served from Thursday to Monday and Public Holidays Our menus are full of local, organic and free range produce

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A warm welcome to all

YEA YOUR GOULBURN VALLEY GETAWAY TARTAN MOTEL • 12 spacious air-conditioned units • 1 spa suite • delicious cooked early breakfasts • convenient main street location • shady barbecue area and playground

• tranquil surrounds • close to river and wetlands • ample bike and trailer parking • tour and group bookings welcome

Tate & Isabella McGillivray 17-19 High Street Yea Vic 3717 Ph 03 5797 2202 Fax 03 5797 2406 reservationtartanmotel@bigpond.com www.tartanmotelyea.com

YEA MOTEL

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Boutique Restaurant and Accommodation Restaurant Open Wednesday - Sunday Lunch 12noon - 2pm Dinner 6pm - 8pm (to 7pm on Sundays) Accommodation Open 7 days week Bookings essential 21a Station Street Yea Phone 03 5797 2000 www.yeapeppercorn.com.au

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• nine units ~ bright, clean and comfortable with 3 family rooms sleeping 4 in each. Twin share units also available • queen beds and en suites • heated pool • barbecues Phone 03 5797 2660 8 Miller Street Yea info@yeamotel.com.au www.yeamotel.com.au

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Big country style meals, tea, coffee and light snacks Comfortable motel accommodation Beer garden overlooking the Goulburn River Bicycle and horse friendly with large backyard for horses 4364 Goulburn Valley Hwy Molesworth Ph 03 5797 6266

10 Years of fine Winemaking CELLAR DOOR: 11am–5pm Wed–Sun & Public Holidays FOOD: Delicious Artisan Platters 182 Shannons Road Murrindindi 3717 T 03 9730 2883 M 0432 435 180

www.sedonaestate.com.au

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Pre-loved, affordably priced books and magazines which you can peruse at your leisure in a comfortable reading area Opening hours Mon 11.30am-3pm, Thurs and Fri 11.30am-4pm Sat and Sun 10.30am-5pm Catherine Wherry and Jeremy Morrison Ph 03 5773 4337 or 0400 418 139 6591 Maroondah Highway Yarck books.at.yarck@gmail.com

happy, healthy, handmade

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Great Coffee Country style food eat-in or take-away Post office / Newsagency Groceries Renovated two bedroom cottage, fully fenced and pet friendly

Open 7am - 6pm, 7 days a week 6595 Maroondah Hwy, Yarck yarckgeneralstore@hotmail.com PH Maree or Jenny on 03 5773 4204 38 – Murrindindi Guide – Spring 2013

Ristorante, pizzeria and cafe Homemade produce Take-away or eat-in OPENING HOURS Thurs dinner from 5pm Wood fired pizzas a speciality

Fri and Sat lunch and dinner Sun lunch Long weekends Sun dinner Mon lunch ‘AGE Good Food Guide’ awarded 2 Hats and Best Country Restaurant 2011

6585 Maroondah Highway Yarck Bookings 03 5773 4233

coffee • local produce • licensed

Breakfast and Lunch Thursday to Sunday from 6.30am Bed & Breakfast Catering for groups up to 14 Adjacent to rail trail & eateries

Maroondah Hwy Yarck Ph 03 5773 4223

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Bakery & Cafe 70 Grant Street Alexandra Ph 03 5772 2272 Start and end your rail trail experience at the Timber Tramway. Train rides, kids activities and refreshments.

Station Street, Alexandra Open 2nd & 4th Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm Group bookings welcome.

Alexandra Market 2nd Saturday of each month.

Ph 0427 509 988 www.alexandratramway.org.au

• coffee and varieties of teas • specialty breads and pastries • mouth watering cakes • cakes and catering for special occasions • large variety sandwiches and rolls

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Alexandra Motel

Waverley • all day breakfast • locally roasted fair trade ‘Great Divide Coffee’ • friendly staff and great service • freshly squeezed juices and smoothies • free range bacon, ham, chicken and eggs • local produce • vegetarian and gluten free options • customer wi-fi • courtyard

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• Fully self contained Deluxe and Standard Cabins and Studios with air-conditioning and TV • Powered and Unpowered tourist sites • Long Term Holiday Sites Facilities • barbecues • playground • kiosk, ice, • camp kitchen • town water, sewerage

5016 Maroondah Hwy Alexandra Ph 03 5772 1222 info@alexandratouristpark.com www.alexandratouristpark.com

Historic Guest House Bed and Breakfast

56 Nihil Street Alexandra Phone: 03 5772 1146 or 0409 411 816 waverley@ycs.com.au www.waverleyguesthouse.com.au Waverley House is a beautifully restored Federation style guest house built in the 1900’s and provides boutique accommodation for visitors to the area.

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76 Downey Street (Maroondah Hwy) Ph 03 5772 2077 alexmotorinn001@bigpond.com.au www.alexandramotorinn.com.au 16 comfortable units, including family rooms, interconnecting suites with queen size beds. Each unit has en suite, reverse cycle air-conditioning, large plasma TV, radio, tea and coffee making facilities, toaster, microwave, refrigerator, direct dial phones with STD, ISD, wireless internet available.

Some with full cooking facilities. Lawned courtyard, BBQ and children’s play area, big boat parking

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Finished exercising! Come on out to Aqua and experience the beauty and tranquility of Lake Eildon . . .

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continued from page 35 High Country Rail Trail when trawling the internet looking for their next cycling adventure.

They began their Great Victorian Rail Trail ride with an overnight stay at the Mansfield Traveller’s Lodge and noted the “very obliging” staff.

“Their excellent facilities included a well-equipped, large communal kitchen,” Dr Gregson said.

“Then we were transported by the friendly folk at All Terrain Cycles to Tallarook and rode back to Yea, having left our car at Mansfield.”

Hitting the pedals at Tallarook, they followed the Goulburn River with its rich river flats flanked by sharply rising hills, rocky outcrops and a jagged ridgeline. The Trawool Valley is so stunning it is listed on the Australian Heritage database for its cultural and scientific (geological) significance.

It’s a landscape of State significance.

Stopping at Yea, the couple enjoyed an overnight stay at The Peppercorn. This historic hotel was built in the 1860s and retains many beautiful original features while incorporating comforts and convenience of the modern era.

Locals know Galley 34 as much for its extraordinary art exhibitions but also for its home-grown, home-made tastetantalising food.

The gallery has exhibited some of Australia’s best known and much loved artists, as well as works from highly skilled and talented artists from around the region working in diverse mediums. Emerging artists’ work are showcased with as much enthusiasm as established artists.

Serving delicious free trade coffee, much of the seasonal produce comes from vegie patches and orchards around the district. It’s organic or free range and seriously good. Gallery 34 fare is also known locally for its very reasonable prices.

“Fantastic breakfast,” Dr Gregson said.

Cycling on through the historic Cheviot Tunnel, winding on to Alexandra the couple enjoyed the hospitality of Ken Bristow at the Waverley Guest House.

They loved the well presented period décor in the selfcontained apartment which is very conveniently located.

Accommodation, food and company impressed: “lovely people, lovely food”, the Gregsons said.

Changing landscapes with stunning scenery and frequent glimpses of birds and wildlife made for a discovery tour of note, but the facilities along the trail were also an important plus for the couple. The Gregsons reported that toilets along the rail trail were among the best they’d come across.

The next morning the couple enjoyed breakfast at Gallery 34 in High Street, Yea.

The Gregsons are now adding to their rail trail experience with another cycling trip – this time in Italy.

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One thousand hands . . .

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Marysville’s hidden treasure

VENTURE beyond the main street of Marysville and you will find many of her hidden treasures.

One such treasure is revealed as you pass from Marysville’s wonderful adventure playground, KIN playspace, into the open space and tranquillity of Gallipoli Park.

Nestled like a jewel in the centre of these well-kept public gardens is an ornamental lake, home to a host of waterbirds and even the occasional platypus.

Surrounding the lake and casting myriad reflections on these tranquil waters is a monumental work of art, 1000 Hands, created by the community and recently dedicated to the community.

Conceived as an affirmation of place, and for many a tangible pledge to support Marysville through her journey following the 2009 bushfires, each

individual tile is a work within the work.

It is possible to spend hours absorbing and interpreting the messages and stories sealed in every frozen moment in time.

Pause for a moment by the wisteria arbour, or pick a sunny spot on the amphitheatre, there are plenty of places to sit and take it all in.

To find the 1000 hands, start from the Visitor Information Centre on Murchison

Street. Follow any pathway from here into the surrounding parkland. Once you have crossed Leary’s Creek, look for the giant flying fox or the glint of sunlight on still water. At this point, the hands will find you.

1000 Hands is a Triangle Arts Group (TAG) project. For more information about community arts in Marysville and the Triangle (including Buxton, Taggerty, Narbethong) call 0431 450 160.

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Wonderful wetlands . . . YEA WETLANDS

The suspension bridge in the Yea Wetlands.

By Glenda Woods A WONDERFUL place to visit on the edge of Yea township is the Yea Wetlands, which occupies 32 hectares of Corown land on the Yea River floodplain.

Enjoy the park section at Cummins Reserve by using the picnic tables, or sitting awhile at the iconic ‘Flat Platypus’, whilst watching a variety of ducks and waterbirds including spoonbills going about their daily activities.

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Sit awhile in one of the two bird hides and you will be rewarded. to 40 minutes duration along well made and sign-posted tracks and boardwalks.

Spend some time on the suspension bridge and see if you can spy a platypus (best time to do this is dawn and dusk). Take your camera and binoculars and sit awhile in one of the two bird hides and you will be rewarded. Listen carefully and you will be able to identify many different sounds, quite a few of which will be frogs busily calling out to their mates.

If you manage to get to the wetlands in the early morning, you may observe swamp wallabies feeding quietly, or perhaps see a water rat scurrying around in one of the back lagoons looking for a yabby breakfast.

Stop awhile at resting points along the boardwalks and look for a water rat having a grooming session or just sitting on an exposed log resting in the sunshine.

See how many different

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Russell Wealands, a committee member and chair of the Yea Wetlands Trust, with a platypus found in the Yea River in the Wetlands.

Enjoy walking your dogs but please keep them on leads at all times. dragonflies and damselflies you can detect, but you will have to look carefully as some are very well disguised.

They make for great photographs.

Don’t forget to look both up and down as you walk, as there are koalas and different species of possums residing

in the river red gums and their hollows, and echidnas in the undergrowth.

Be patient and you will experience not only the peace and serenity of the wetlands, but observe unexpected sights and want to return to see it at different times of the day and in different seasons.

When you have completed your leisurely stroll, why not visit the information shelter on the Police Paddock (opposite the Police Station) in Hood Street. There you can learn about the history of the Yea Wetlands, check out the plants in the waterwise garden, follow the fossil trail path, and if time, cook yourself a sausage or two on the free electric barbecue at the shelter.

Wetlands are wonderful!

Birds . . .

OF THE MURRINDINDI SHIRE

Watching birds part 3

By Bob Tate

THE shire of Murrindindi has a wide scope for bird watching. For a full list of some easy to get to places to find birds in the shire please consult the flier ‘Birds and where to find them’, available from the visitor information centres. Each edition of this magazine I will reprint one of these places.

Alexandra bushland Travel south in the main street (Grant Street) and go past McKenzie Reserve entrance for another 1 kilometre to a gravel road on the left which swings left again to the top of the hill, then turn right to the lookout. This walk is steep if you walk to the fence facing the large gate, but can be avoided by using the tracks on the west side of the lookout. The walk can be done in two parts and both are circuits which join up to be one if you follow the fence line. (Take care, if leaving the track – unguarded mining holes in this area.) Recently we found a goshawk nesting in this reserve which successfully raised one chick. This area bounds the transfer station and until recently was used as a rubbish tip and so has been knocked around more than McKenzie Reserve, but still there are often many birds and orchids in season. Walk grade 2 out of 10.

The southern boobook or mopoke owl This is one of the more common owls of the district, although it is more often heard at night rather

than seen. It is recognised by the call uttered with monotonous regularity MO POKE in two distinct notes.

In the early gold mining days there were many places called Mopoke gully or similar, and one of these places at Fryerstown near Castlemaine was where my own grandfather was born.

The bird is widespread over Australia in a large range of habitats from rain forest to farmland, from the edge of deserts to parkland in the suburbs. It also lives on a large range of food, which consists of mammals such as possums, mice, insects, and other invertebrates.

Owls have both eyes pointing forward in a large facial disc, the latter consisting of stiff feathers surrounding the eyes. The ears are asymmetrical, and all this gives the bird wonderful vision and hearing.

Plumage is soft with a comb like ridge on the outer edge of the flight feathers allowing silent flight.

Owls can fly through the bush at night completely silently and catch prey by grabbing with large widespread talons, one toe of which points sideways allowing a very wide and strong grasp. They also have a broad head and long neck, although this is concealed in feathers, and the legs are feathered almost their full length.

Owls are probably more common in the district than realised because they are night time creatures.

The southern boobook or mopoke owl.

Other species around here are the barn owl, the powerful owl and, one would like to think, the barking owl, although the latter is quite rare in Victoria. The only barking owls I have ever seen in the wild were on a recent holiday in Queensland where there were two birds in the caravan park in Townsville. The campers who were near their roost certainly could point them out to me, as their constant barking, like a small dog, all night was not on their list of enjoyable night time relaxation events.

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By Gaz from Eildon Bait and Tackle WITH the rivers closed around Eildon, the lake, even though slow from time to time, is still the place to target. Lake Eildon is around the 70% mark and on a slow rise at the moment.

Big River has been producing some nice browns around the two pound mark on spotted dog / spotted ghost and shadow Rapalas. Assorted Tassie devils are also a good way to go. Conditions have been a little all over the place recently, and when it comes to trolling, flat line and down rigging have both worked, but the 30 feet mark is as deep as you will need to be.

30% mark on average and with the recent stocking of 2,000 yearlings it has improved the angling prospects for the school holidays. There is also a planned stocking of brood stock in the near future, but we don’t have a date just yet.

Riverside Drive, Bourke Street and near the bridge are the best spots at the moment.

Fluro vibrax spinners, the old gold kroc, pink and purple Tassies are the lures that have had success. As far as the baits go, power bait, local dough and meal worms have all worked.

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Swing those bells . . .

THE SPORT OF KETTLEBELLS

What are kettlebells?

By Emily Friedel THE kettlebell is an iron or steel ball with a handle (much like a kettle without that spout, hence the name) that was first put to use, not as a fitness tool, but as a counterbalance on scales used for weighing grain in Russian markets many centuries ago.

Russian peasants began to swing and toss the kettlebells around and soon enough the Russian military saw their potential for imparting formidable fitness on their soldiers.

It was in the Russian military that the sport of kettlebell lifting began.

Getting the kettlebell overhead for extended periods of time was found to be the perfect general physical preparation for soldiers, having great carryover to the varied tasks they had to perform on a daily basis.

Studies also found that this sort of lifting helped develop the all-important ‘mental toughness’ military life necessitates. Competitions were organised where soldiers could test their physical and mental endurance against their peers and in 1948 the first official kettlebell sport competition took place in Moscow.

So what exactly does kettlebell sport involve?

Basically, it requires the athlete to lift the kettlebell overhead with a time limit of ten minutes; the person with the most (legal) repetitions wins.

There are two main events: biathlon (a ten minute jerk set followed later by a ten minute snatch set) and long cycle (a ten minute set of clean and jerk). The names of the individual lifts are the same as 48 – Murrindindi Guide – Spring 2013

those for Olympic weightlifting, and they share the same basic principles; but with the kettlebell they are modified for power endurance work rather than a single maximum effort lift.

To compete in kettlebell sport an athlete requires all-round, balanced fitness and technical proficiency. Lifting a significant amount of weight overhead for ten minutes, (for example professional men will jerk a pair of 32kg kettlebells, that’s 64kg moved on every rep), demands strength, endurance, flexibility and cardio to all be balanced with one another – it is no use being strong if the other qualities aren’t developed.

Strength alone may get you through a couple of minutes but to last the full ten you’ll need a lot more.

For this reason it is a very healthy sport, where injuries in professional athletes are rare and athletes tend to have long careers (one of the legends of the sport is still competing in, and winning, open class events at the age of 52).

Kettlebell sport is slowly permeating the West and recent Australian competitions have had upwards of 30 competitors!

For more information on kettlebell sport over here you can check out The Kettlebell Garage on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ TheKettlebellGarage.

Emily Friedel lifting an 18kg kettlebell in a competition in Melbourne earlier this year. Competition grade kettlebells range from 4kg to 48kg in Australia.

Buxton bootcamp . . .

THE Buxton Bootcamp is back for the second year and will be held at the Buxton MTB Park with a whole weekend of activities and the main race on Sunday 10th November.

This is fun mountain biking – with a trail on one hundred per cent singletrack designed specifically for mountain bikers.

The course itself is 13 kilometres of fast flowing singletrack – with riders entering solo, pairs or triples and completing as many laps

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decide on which category to enter.

The course has had fantastic reviews and plenty of visits, with sections such as Turtle Crossing, Off Camber and Spider Gully being cheered about.

On Saturday there will be a number of fun events, starting from roughly 4pm, for everyone entering the Sunday event.

This is an event for medium to elite level mountain bikers, with the shorter three hour race recommended for those at entry level.

However if riders are unsure then they should come and be involved on Saturday in riding the course and then

With this event being the finale to the ever popular Victorian Enduro Series, it is likely to attract more than last year’s 260 competitors.

The Victorian Enduro Series is set up to introduce more people to the world of mountain biking and Big Hill Events would like to

welcome all levels of ability to come and participate and celebrate the end of the series.

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Falling for you . . .

Keppel Falls

ENJOY MURRINDINDI’S WATERFALLS

Cora Lyn Falls

Phantom Falls

Murrindindi Shire is a great place to enjoy an escape to tumbling waterfalls and lush ferny gullies. There are many waterfalls to see and walking tracks of varying lengths to enjoy on the way to each waterfall.

Falls of the Yarra Ranges National Park Nestled in lush bush in the Yarra Ranges National Park near Marysville are three waterfalls, each with its own unique character.

If you’ve never visited the waterfalls of the Yarra Ranges area you’ve been missing out! Several waterfalls located

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within a short drive of each other make a drive and walk tour of the waterfalls a great outing.

1. Phantom Falls A steep but rewarding 1.6km return walk takes you up from the Taggerty River Valley to the falls above. A

stunning clear view down to the river below the lookout allows you to see the path of the river from the falls. Melting snow and heavy rain tumbling over the falls in spring bring the valley to life.

2. Keppel Falls Keppel Falls and spectacular views of

the Taggerty River Valley can be enjoyed from a roadside lookout. If you feel like a walk, the 2km return walking track leads to a spectacular viewing platform jutting out over the river.

3. Cora Lyn Falls With two creeks joining at the top of the falls, Cora Lyn is a wonderful place to visit after heavy rain. While you’re visiting these falls you can walk the full 4km loop track and enjoy the many other sights along the way, including one of Australia’s tallest trees and the remains of the historic Cambarville township.

Steavensons Falls

Snobs Creek Falls

Rubicon State Forest 6. Snobs Creek Falls Snobs Creek Falls offer spectacular views as they drop more than 100 metres over a series of rocky outcrops. It is a short walk down steep steps from the carpark to an observation platform right next to the falls.

7. Rubicon Falls

Cumberland Falls 4. Cumberland Falls Hidden in a damp rainforest gully near Cora Lynn Falls are the Cumberland Falls. There are sweeping views of the Cumberland Valley from Sovereign View.

There is a 4km loop, 2 hours walk from Cambarville picnic area carpark with short steep hills, formed track and some obstacles. This breathtaking walk passes rare, mature-aged mountain ash to beneath the Big Tree, a 400-year-old giant standing 85m above the forest floor.

Rubicon Falls is accessed by 4WD but the tracks are closed to vehicles during winter. It is, however, worth the 45 minute walk up hill to visit the falls in winter especially after decent rainfall.

Follow the Rubicon River and walk up Rubicon River Road from the power station. The falls are only visible from the road. Keep a keen eye out for the bird life especially lyrebirds.

Murrindindi Scenic Reserve Situated at the northern end of the Toolangi State Forest the reserve provides excellent opportunities for camping, bushwalking, picnicking and fishing. Visit the Cascades and Wilhelmina Falls.

8. Wilhelmina Falls

5. Steavenson Falls Located just out of Marysville on Falls Road, Steavenson Falls drops some 84m into the Steavenson River Valley making it one of Victoria’s tallest waterfalls. The falls are floodlit from dusk until 11pm.

Walk 300m to the base of the falls along a walkway. Toilets and an observation deck are provided. Another viewing platform is a 20 minute walk up to the top.

Wilhelmina Falls

Rubicon Falls

These spectacular falls drop 75 metres down a steep granite rock face and flow all year round. The hand railed viewing point at the base of the falls is a great place to take a photo or two.

Continue up the stairs to the top of the falls, here a new viewing platform is located providing spectacular views of the surrounding mountain range. The track is fairly uneven and steep in places.

This is a 6km return walk from Water Gauge camping site, and suitable for experienced bushwalkers.

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Murrindindi Cascades 9. Murrindindi Cascades At the Cascades, the Murrindindi River drops steeply over granite boulders.

From the carpark cross the road and follow the moderately steep, stepped track, approximately 0.3km, down to where two foot bridges cross the river at the base of the Cascades.

Masons Falls

Wombelano Falls

Kinglake National Park Kinglake National Park is a great place to visit if it’s waterfalls you love.

11. Masons Falls Masons Falls, the most-visited place in the park, has been re-opened after a huge amount of work completed in the years following Black Saturday. The picturesque cascading falls and picnic area are now back on the map, and people are flocking to enjoy them once again. The 45 metre falls are close to the top of the Great Dividing Range and are particularly spectacular after heavy rain. The large shady picnic area has barbecue facilities, shelters and toilets and the falls are only a short gentle walk away.

12. Wombelano Falls

Strath Creek Falls Mt Disappointment State Forest 10. Strath Creek Falls Strath Creek Falls is an impressive 50 metre waterfall situated in the Mt Disappointment State Forest. It is accessed from Murchison Road (at the top of Murchison Gap). The last 1 kilometre drive to the carpark is steep and not suitable for caravans, buses or campervans. The walkway from the carpark to the viewing platform is a moderate incline.

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There is a remote feel to the 15 minute walk in to Wombelano Falls along the narrow, winding bush track. Lyrebirds abound deep in the gully, while the greater gliders wait for dusk before they emerge from their homes in old-growth eucalypts. This is a particularly lovely place to visit in late winter when water flows are strong and the blackwoods are flowering.

For more information about waterfalls in the Murrindindi Shire visit these websites:

Silvia Creek Falls 13. Sylvia Creek Falls These falls are located on Sylvia Creek, a tributary of the Yea River. There is no access track or viewing platform. They are about 200 metres from Coles Creek Road, just before Sylvia Creek Road.

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Show time . . .

ALEXANDRA & YEA

Alexandra THE Alexandra Spring Show will see its 130th anniversary in November 2013 and a big celebration is planned.

One major change will be extending this year’s show to include the Sunday – a family oriented day with a new dairy goat exhibition, a gymkhana for younger riders, adult riding club classes and a second day of working dog trials.

Of course a celebration must include a party of sorts – a community bushdance is planned for the Saturday evening, fronted by the five-piece band ‘Couchgrass’ from Benalla. There will be no excuse for young and old not getting up and having a good time. Food and beverages will be offered on the night by other community groups keeping all dance proceeds locally. Prizes for best dressed and most energetic dancer will be up for grabs so lets see lots of locals and visitors on the night.

On Saturday there will be an interactive animal nursery and for those with pets, come and make the pet parade a great

success. As always there will be games and rides in sideshow alley to test your skill and stomach.

You can’t go past the ladies’ pavilion at any agricultural show – entries have been steadily growing over the years. There is a huge range of open and children’s age group classes so the ladies’ pavilion competition isn’t just for mums and nans. It is a great opportunity to get your kids involved in their local community.

Demonstrations from the ‘shearing guns’ and Alexandra Dog Obedience Club will feature again this year.

Mark Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of November in your diaries and keep an eye out for advertisements and the show schedule in the lead up to the show. For more information don’t forget to check out www.alexandrashow.com.

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North Central Cattle Expo; Feature Breed Hereford; Legacy Fleece Comp.; VAS Dog High Jump; Poultry; VRA Rabbits; Cookery; Handcrafts; Photography; CWA Schools Display; Full 4-ring Horse program; Rides, entertainments and traditional show traders. Secretary Roma Guerin, enquiries@yeashow.org.au or 5772 1514 54 – Murrindindi Guide – Spring 2013

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The fabulous attractions include a new event with the Victorian Rabbit Association participating in the show. This special section is expected to have up to 100 entries.

With production of quality beef being one of the strongest agricultural industries in the district, the Yea Show mirrors local success, with its renowned line-up of magnificent stud and commercial cattle. The feature cattle class this year is Herefords.

Dog events include sheep handling and yard dog demonstrations and the very popular dog high jump.

Children are well catered for with a puppet show, animal nursery, face painting, rides, showbags and the children’s pet show at 10am.

There are children’s sections in all parts of the show and children are encouraged to participate and enter in whatever area they’re interested. Help them to make their entry and watch the excitement when they win a prize.

Marvel at the exquisite arts and crafts and the talents and expertise of local artisans; stunning photography, beautiful floral displays lovingly arranged by locals from the bounty of their gardens; and the tempting treats in the cookery section.

Don’t forget to check out the wonderful children’s work in the CWA school’s display.

Horse events, alpaca displays, fleeces, spinning and weaving demonstrations, trade displays, delicious foods and much more will fill your day.

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My beloved dobermanns had been missing for over seven hours, and I was quietly losing my mind, so I made a call for help.

Standing in darkness, on a frost-bitten hillside, I caught sight of a torch flickering through the scrub below.

I called out, and the voice which answered belonged to veterinarian Rebecca Parth.

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This wasn’t the first evening the Taggerty vet had volunteered her time for the sake of an animal – or indeed, a person – in peril, and I’m sure it won’t be the last.

Maybe it’s because she too has a farm filled with incorrigible critters, and knows only too well how it feels when you’re having “one of those days”, and how hard it is to balance the budget when the four-leggeds get fed first.

Throughout her childhood, Rebecca spent every weekend and school holiday on her parents’ cattle property at Taggerty, dividing her time between riding horses and helping tend to every animal the farm had to offer.

By the time she finished school, her dreams were crystal clear. One: establish a Taggerty Veterinary Clinic, and two: breed and train her own

Just over a decade later, the first of the those dreams is a daily reality. After six years at Melbourne University, and four earning her stripes at Gisborne and Kilmore veterinary practices, in 2008 Rebecca came “home” for good.

Already, there have been a few real showstoppers... but the current rising star is a mild-mannered young chestnut by the name of Ginger. Not quite five years old and already testing at Level 3 dressage, her future is looking very bright indeed!

Basing herself on a picturesque farmlet on the Thornton Road, she worked out of the back of her trusty Landcruiser for eighteen months whilst her new clinic was being built.

So whilst the life of a young female vet on the road at all hours can be far from a picnic, the view from the Taggerty Veterinary Clinic windows is a sunny one – most days!

During this time, the locals came to know her as one person they could rely on. Now, with the shiny new clinic well and truly worn in, and countless cases coming through the doors each week, there are many local farmers and pet owners alike who’d simply be lost without her.

And in her “spare” time? Well, she’s working on her second dream; producing that champion. Horses are her passion in life, and she has been breeding studbook Warmbloods for seven years now.

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Rally around . . .

AKADEMOS RALLY 20TH OCTOBER

The team of Will Orders and Lauren Gray please the spectators on their way to winning the Akademos Rally. Photo courtesy John Doutch.

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In 2002 the club revived the AKADEMOS in the Blue Range forest area.

The event quickly grew in stature and became a “must win” event on the Victorian Rally calendar in the 1960s.

Like most events from that era, crews would start the event around sunset, and only the leading cars would reach the finish before the sun had risen again.

During the 1970s and 1980s, for many the halcyon days of rallying in Australia, the event had its base in East Gippsland and was a round of either the Victorian

That long, demanding form of rallying began to become less appealing to competitors and organisers alike and the event went into a recess after the 1993 running.

Here a combination of excellent forest roads and a welcoming local community have enabled the event to grow to the point where it once again represents the “must do” event on the Victorian Rally calendar.

THE AKADEMOS Rally came on the scene in 1961, when the Melbourne University Car Club organised its first Open Rally in Victoria.

Anyone who has accidently found themselves seeking accommodation in and around Alexandra on the

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Staged in May for 5 years, using an afternoon/evening format, the event was moved to October in 2007 becoming a Sunday event held entirely during the daylight hours.

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During the event, two separate radio networks are set up to manage the event.

Two specialised medical vehicles (First Intervention Vehicles) are stationed strategically through the forest, and in recent times

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Along with deployment of officials on the ground, this enables the competition cars and the general public to be kept safely separated during the event, with the Department of Environment and Primary Industry granting permission for the event to have exclusive use of the roads for the one day of the year when AKADEMOS comes to the Shire of Murrindindi.

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What’s on . . . IN THE SHIRE OF MURRINDINDI ~ AUGUST TO MID NOVEMBER august 2013 Saturday 17 Lake Mountain Cup – Toboggan Race Day

Lake Mountain Alpine Resort Why should skiers have all the fun? Come and join in Lake Mountain’s annual Lake Mountain Cup toboggan race day. There are races for all age groups and a special appearance from resort mascot Lenny the Leadbeater Possum.

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Friday 23 Yea Wetlands – Black Tie Dinner

A formal, sit down dinner, with jazz/blues band playing live. A three course dinner provided.

Bar available and some fun provided with a ‘special auction’ all in a romantic location.

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SEPTEMBER 2013 Sunday 8 Bollygum Community Market

Bollygum Park, 40 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd, Kinglake

The kids can play in the unique adventure playground as you soak up the market’s relaxing atmosphere. Search for special treasures, try fantastic local produce and much much more.

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Saturday 14 Alexandra Market

Alexandra Timber Tramway, Station St, Alexandra

Come and enjoy the atmosphere catering for all tastes and interests featuring plants, herbs, local produce, unique handicrafts, bric-a-brac and collectables. Refreshments available with a coffee cart, barbecue and cold drinks. Free entry and parking and, for a small donation, enjoy a train ride. 9am – 1pm

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Friday 6 & Saturday 7 Goulburn Fishing Festival

Eildon Community Centre, Pondage and Snobs Creek Fish Hatchery, Eildon

Fisheries Victoria will host a 2 day recreational fishing festival in the township of Eildon. The festival is an annual event celebrating the start of the trout fishing season and promoting Eildon as a fishing and holiday destination.

Friday 5.30pm – 9.30pm

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october 2013 Thursday 3 to Sunday 24 November Spring Exhibition and Open Garden

King Parrot Valley Country Retreat Wentworths Rd, Strath Creek Banksia Gallery presenting original art, pottery, sculpture, papyrus-paper, silk works, batik cloth and photography. Open native and bush food gardens. Sale of native plants and olive products. Free entry

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Saturday 12 Wood & Machinery Show

Rear of Alexandra Timber Tramway Access off Ruoak Way, Alexandra See woodworking in action including woodturning, toy making, wood carving, slabbing etc. There will be a commercial supplier on site, as well as a display of work for show and sale. The Alexandra Timber Tramway will be offering train rides and providing a display of vintage machinery. 10am – 4pm

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Saturday 12 Taggerty Dance

Taggerty Hall Dance the night away with a great live band. This is a licensed event so drinks will be available at reasonable prices. Nibbles provided and everyone is encouraged to bring a dessert to share. Tickets are $30 available at the Taggerty General Store. 7pm – midnight 0411 649 236

Saturday 12 Alexandra Market

Alexandra Timber Tramway, Station St, Alexandra Come and enjoy the atmosphere catering for all tastes and interests, featuring plants, herbs, local produce, unique handicrafts, bric-a-brac and collectables. Refreshments available. Free entry and parking. For a small donation, enjoy a train ride. 9am – 1pm

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Sunday 13 Bollygum Community Market

Bollygum Park, 40 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd, Kinglake

The kids can play in the unique adventure playground as you search for special treasures, try fantastic local produce and much much more.

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october 2013 Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 Open Gardens Australia

“Bindaree” 911 Whanregarwen Rd Molesworth

Enjoy magnificent views of the Goulburn Valley. The garden features mature trees, roses, vegetables, herbs and fruit trees.

A collection of classic cars will be on display, along with flowers, plants and garden gifts for sale. 10am – 4.30pm

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Sunday 20 Menace Motorsport Akademos Rally

Start & Finish in Alexandra Thornton & Rubicon State Forest State Championship Car Rally – Round 5 of the Victorian Rally Championship. 9am – 5pm

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TUESDAY 22 TO FRIDAY 25 AUSTRALIAN SPARKLING WINE SHOW Marysville

Now in its fourth year the Australian Sparkling Wine Show incorporates Australia’s only dedicated sparkling wine show. New in 2013 a wine industry conference will be part of the festival program. Other events include a gala dinner and business breakfast.

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Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 Alexandra & District Open Gardens Weekend

Alexandra & district This longstanding and award winning event showcases stunning spring growth in the town and farm gardens of Murrindindi Shire.

Beautiful exotic and sensational native species are on display. Come! Be inspired! 10am – 4pm.

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Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 Festival of Flowers

St John’s Church Downey St, Alexandra The Festival of Flowers is an event designed to immerse visitors in a visual and sensory experience they will never forget. Visitors will see designs created by local residents and award winning floral artist Nici Thompson.

During the festival Devonshire teas will be available.

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Sunday 3 Alexandra Spring Fair

Rotary Park, Alexandra Entertainment, live music, food and wine, arts and crafts as well as children’s rides and activities, all located in the pleasant and safe Rotary Park Alexandra. 10am – 4pm

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Sunday 3 ROTARY’S Walk the Eildon Wall

Riverside Drive, Eildon Three walks available 4km, 6.3km and 10.3km.

All start and finish at the Lions Club Pavilion (BBQ). Walk to support mental health projects.

Not a race, all dogs on leads please.

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FRIDAY 8 TO SUNDAY 10 TARGA HIGH COUNTRY

Mt Buller, Mansfield and Eildon Sister event to the world famous Targa Tasmania the largest motorsport rally in the country, being the second round of the CAMS Australian Targa Championship – Targa High Country is an event not to be missed. Mansfield Street Stage will be held from 5pm- 8pm Friday. There will be a number of spectator points as well as dedicated lunch breaks where you will also have the ability to view the cars in a static display.

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SATURDAY 9 & SUNDAY 10 BUXTON BOOTCAMP

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A full weekend of events with free mini tournaments including the Buxton Dash, a short XC Eliminator and the Big Hill Events Huffy Toss on the Saturday and the main enduro race on Sunday. Enter 3 or 6 hour solo, in pairs or triples.

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Saturday 9 & SUNDAY 10 Alexandra Show

Alexandra Show Grounds, William St, Alexandra

In it’s 130th year, the Alexandra Show will host working dog trials, arena events, bike and car displays, sheep shearing demonstrations and much more. Saturday evening bushdance fronted by five piece band ‘Couchgrass’. pna.alexandra@gmail.com

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What’s on . . . november 2013

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Saturday 9 & SUNDAY 10 YEA & DISTRICT OPEN GARDENS

Yea district The Rotary Club of Yea will hold their third annual Yea and District Open Gardens weekend on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November. Ten exceptional gardens will be open to the public, most for the first time. www.yearotary.org.au

Saturday 16 Yea Race Meeting

Yea Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Yea First race meet for the season. Full TAB and bookmakers’ service with food and refreshments available. Gates open 11am

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SUNDAY 17 MARYSVILLE MARATHON Marysville

Suitable for participants of all ages and levels of ability with event options including ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon, 10km and 4km courses. With a carnival like atmosphere there is plenty for the whole family to do.

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Saturday 23 The 99th Yea Show

Yea Showgrounds Snodgrass St, Yea Yea Agricultural Show is held annually on the fourth Saturday in November. Renowned for beef cattle competition, horse riding events, home crafts and photography. 6am – 6pm

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Flowerdale Community Market 3rd Sunday of the month 9am to 1pm Flowerdale Community Hall, Yea Whittlesea Road, Flowerdale Country market stalls with arts, crafts, vegies, plants, bric-a-brac and lots more. Hot food, Devonshire teas and cold drinks available. New stall holders welcome, $10 a stall.

Alison 5780 1223 Alron27@bigpond.com Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market 4th Sunday of the month 9am-2pm Kinglake Township, Kinglake - Whittlesea Rd, Kinglake Traditional style produce market. Buy direct from the grower producer or maker. Producers offer the best local, fresh, seasonal produce. Includes displays from many talented local artists.

Robyn 5786 1976 info@kinglakemarket.com.au www.kinglakemarket.com.au Facebook Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market Marysville Community Market 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month Murchison Street, Marysville Crafts, gifts, clothing, plants, locally produced preserves, jams, chutneys, lavender products, shortbread biscuits, honey, fresh fruit and vegetables and wine. Additional stallholders invited.

Kath 5774 7277 olivetto@bigpond.com Yarck Country Market 3rd Saturday of the month 9am to1.30pm Yarck Hall, Maroondah Highway, Yarck The market helps to fund the hall maintenance and provides an outlet for local produce, jams, craft, plants and wines.

5773 4304 walsh145@me.com www.visityarck.com.au Yea Country Market 1st Saturday of the month 9am the 2pm Yea Railway Park, Station St, Yea The Yea Country Market offers an array of stalls, the best in fresh local produce, arts and crafts, children’s activities, playground and skate park. The market showcases local producers, growers and makers and is a community event with a gold coin donation entry – funds from entry are donated to local charities each month.

0409 130 587 yeamarket@gmail.com Facebook Yea Country Market

FARMGATE SALES TWO PICKLED FARMGATE SALES

‘Burnside’ 84 Scrubby Creek Road, Molesworth 8th September, 13th October, 10th

November, 8th December

On offer are unusual ‘Flavours of the Black Range’. Tastings of cold pressed oils and infused oils; marinated olives; striking dukkahs and tantalising jellies; chutneys and relishes plus produce for the sweet tooth and chilli lover.

03 5797 6309 twopickled@bordernet.com.au

Trades & business directory . . .

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

Chisholm & Shaw Automotive P/L www.chisholmandshaw.com.au

A YE

Graeme Chisholm & Ross Shaw 98 High Street Yea 3717 Ph 03 5797 2302 Fax 03 5797 2303 • Licensed motor vehicle tester • Range of Shell lubricants • Car and 4WD servicing and repairs • Full range of tyres ~ front end alignments • Computer wheel balancing • Disc and drum brake machining

AUTOMOTIVE

Peter & Loretta Trim Lot 8 Melaleuca Street, Yea

Ph 03 5797 2800 0428 390 544 Fax 03 5797 2295

24 hour towing • smash repairs • spray painting • mechanical

AUTOMOTIVE

ALEXANDRA SERVICE CENTRE Yea Mechanical Repairs 3 Grevillea Street Yea Phone Kel – Workshop 5797 2200 Mobile 0419 979 373

Servicing All Makes And Models

• tyres • wheel alignments • computer diagnostics AUTOMOTIVE

• Cars • 4WDs • Trailers • Servicing • Tuning • Exhausts • Brakes • Spare Parts • General Repairs VACC Member Computer Diagnostics ~ All Models

Mark and Serina 6A Webster Street Alexandra 03 5772 2133 or 0424 310 420 AUTOMOTIVE

Boz Miljkovic Mechanic 61 Downey Street Alexandra

Ph (03) 5772 3232

Alexandra Automotive

NOW Licensed Roadworthy Testing available • General Car Servicing • Repairs & Tuning • Disc & Drum Machining • Front Ends & Suspension

AUTOMOTIVE Andy Tyson Ph 0448 314 104

6-8 Downey Street Alexandra

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Trades & business directory . . .

CARPET CLEANING / CLEANING / GARDENING FREE QUOTES Carpet CLEANING General CLEANING ABN: 2415 808 6655 Gardening SERVICES • Quality Carpet Cleaning & Stain Removal • Upholstery And Rug Cleaning • General Cleaning • Window Cleaning • All Household Duties

Odd Jobs

General Gardening & Weeding

ELECTRICIAN

ELECTRICIAN Grimshaw Electrics For all your electrical and communication requirements

Peter Donald

0429 808 596 REC 16666

COMMUNICATIONS

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST • Two way and CB radio systems • GPS mobile navigation • Telemetry and wireless data links • Mobile phone car kits • installation • sales • service

A/H 03 5773 2457 FLOORING

Environmentally Friendly

Floor Sanding and Finishing SPECIALISING IN NON TOXIC POLYURETHANE COATINGS NEW & OLD TIMBER, PARQUETRY & CORK

TIM SKERRITT 0439 358 880

Phone 03 5772 1292

Alexandra ph 03 5772 2350

ELECTRICIAN

FURNITURE & FLOORING

ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS • Everything electrical • Domestic • Commercial • Undergrounds • Electrical design • Trenching • Solar installations Ph

0418 543 310

Rec No 12906

www.etecelectrical.com.au

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HANDYMAN / MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Steve’s

FREE QUOT ES

PLUMBER

ABN 26 690 595 040

Maintenance Service Honest and Reliable Mowing, Slashing, Brush Cutting, Gardening, Gutters Cleaned, Rubbish Removed, Household Repairs and Maintenance Phone Steve 5772 2451 Mobile 0409 430 271 HANDYMAN / GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Tree REMOVAL Garden MAINTENANCE ABN 655-203-121-01 Handyman SERVICES

Odd Jobs

• Experienced Climber • Tree Removal • Pruning • Mulching Service • Chainsaw Sharpening • Gutters Cleaned • Lawn Mowing • Window Cleaning • General Property Clean Up

MARINE SERVICES

PLUMBER

Grant Simms Plumbing H SP OUSE ECI BO ALI AT ST S

Small Jobs Specialist No Job Too Small

• Prompt Reliable Service • Hot Water Services • Tap Washers rs Repai and ce • Gas Installation enan Maint Pensioner Rates Available

Phone Grant or Chris Lic 21557 0428 576 002 or 0458 097 025 PLUMBER

Ron Maroney Marine Services Specialising in Volvo, Mercury, Johnson

VALUE, & QUALIT Y SERVICE

• Electrical Repairs • All Inboard & Outboard Servicing • Stern Drives

Phone 03 5774 2222 Mobile 0427 575 976 PO Box 62, Eildon VIC 3713

Your plumbing specialist

Lic No 37388

• New Homes • Roofs & Gutters • Sewers & Septics • High Pressure Sewer Jetter • Drain Camera • Pipe & Cable Locator • Water Tanks • Solar HWS • Wood Heaters

Excavators, post hole diggers, rock breaker, trencher & tip truck hire

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SERVICE STATION

TREE SERVICES

GOLDEN SPUR Service Station for easy access pumps and service with a smile

10 Downey Street Alexandra Ph 03 5772 1227 • snack food • icy cold drinks • ice • groceries • lubricants • batteries • accessories Kleenheat Kwik Gas LPG, Prem98, ULP, Hi-Flow Diesel, E10 Local accounts with 24 hour fuel access Open 7am-7pm 7 days a week

Spend $5 plus instore and receive 4 cents per litre discount

• Insured

Reliable • Competitive •

• Experienced

5778 9603

JASON

0413 671 066

WEED CONTROL

SERVICE STATION

Shell Buxton

• Convenience store • Snack foods • Hot food • Cappuccino • Groceries • Bait and tackle • Batteries for boats, bikes and cars • Barbecue gas • Firewood • Motor oils and lubricants • Ice • Motor parts and accessories Ph 03 5774 7171 2093 Maroondah Hwy Buxton STOCK AND STATION AGENTS

YEA OFFICE 4 Station Street, Yea 3717 Ph 5797 2037

ALEXANDRA OFFICE 6 Webster Street, Alexandra 3714 Ph 5772 1052

Bruce Elliott Branch Manager/Livestock – 0409 699 937 John Tossol Real Estate – 0419 558 032 Jim Hutchinson Livestock – 0409 799 928 Ryan Sargeant Livestock – 0407 649 906 John Purvis Merchandise – 0428 951 251

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• SPOT SPRAYING • BOOM SPRAYING • 200M POWER REELS • COMPUTER CONTROLLED BOOM FROM 2M TO 10M Licensed – insured – experienced

ANDY FRIEDEL 0407 565 207 WINDSCREENS & GLASS

Alexandra

WINDSCREENS & GLASS • 24 hour service • House glazing

Steve Heard 31 Aitken Street Alexandra 3714

Phone 5772 1994 A/H 5772 1184 Mob 0427 577 839

Trades & business listings . . .

ACCOMMODATION Alexandra Tourist Park Alexandra 5772 1222 Alexandra Motel Alexandra 5772 2077 Big4 Taggerty Holiday Park Taggerty 5774 7263 Black Spur Inn Narbethong 5963 7121 Breakaway Twin Rivers Caravan Park Acheron 5772 1735 Buxton Hotel Buxton 5774 7381 Camp Marysville Marysville 5770 8293 Commercial Hotel 5772 1004 Alexandra Dalrymples of Marysville 5963 3416 Marysville Eildon Resort 5774 2415 Eildon Flowerdale Hotel 5780 1230 Flowerdale Giddy Goat Cafe Yarck 5773 4223 Granite Station at Trawool Valley Resort 5792 1444 Trawool King Parrot Valley Country Retreat Strath Creek 0457 590 022 Maybole Cottage Alexandra 5772 1690 Molesworth Hotel 5797 6266 Molesworth Pavilion Cafe Bar and Gallery 5784 9221 Strath Creek Saladin Lodge 0429 699 969 Narbethong Tartan Motel 5797 2202 Yea Thornton Caravan Park Thornton 5773 2305 Waverley Guest House 5772 1146 Alexandra Willowbank at Taggerty 5774 7503 Taggerty Yarck Hotel 5773 4226 Yarck Yea Motel 5797 2660 Yea Yea Peppercorn Hotel 5797 2000 Yea AGRICULTURAL SERVICES Sam’s Arcadian Services Eildon 0417 577 255 APPLIANCE CENTRES Bettervision Appliance Centre Alexandra 5772 3345 ARTISTS Marian Rennie Acheron 5772 1701 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Alexandra Automotive Alexandra 5772 3232 Alexandra Service Centre Alexandra 5772 2133 Alexandra Tyrepower Alexandra 5772 3456 Chisholm & Shaw Automotive Yea 5797 2302 Eildon Auto Spares Eildon 5774 2712 Greensborough Smash Repairs Yea 5797 2800 Race Engines Automotive Alexandra 0448 314 104 Yea Mechanical Repairs Yea 5797 2200 BOAT HIRE Lakeview Boat Hire Eildon 0488 051 721

BOARDING KENNELS Badger Creek Healesville 5962 5253 BOOK SHOPS Books at Yarck Yarck 5773 4337 Friends of the Library Alexandra 5772 2935 BOTTLE SHOPS Thirsty Camel 5772 2557 Alexandra BUILDERS Precon Living 5963 7035 Narbethong BUSINESS SOLUTIONS SheCommerce Yarck 0419 333 659 BUTCHERS Alexandra Quality Meats 5772 1151 Alexandra Thornton Butchers & Deli Thornton 5773 2224 CARAVAN PARKS Big4 Taggerty Holiday Park 5774 7263 Taggerty Breakaway Twin Rivers Caravan Park Acheron 5772 1735 Eildon Waters Holiday Park 5773 2386 Eildon Thornton Caravan Park 5773 2305 Thornton CAMP FACILITIES Camp Jungai 5773 2320 Rubicon CARPET CLEANING / CLEANING Wendy Noble Alexandra 0407 014 000 CATERING 5963 4512 Lazy River Cafe CLOTHING SHOPS Mikany Fashions Alexandra 5772 2311 Miller’s Mensland 5772 1254 Alexandra Romeo Apparel 5739 7667 Alexandra This That & Whatever 0408 584 510 Alexandra Your Wardrobe Yea 5797 2309 COMMUNICATIONS Weeks Radio 5772 1292 Alexandra COMPUTERS Murrindindi Computers 5772 1403 Alexandra DOG SERVICES Dirty Dogs Alexandra 0413 892 722 EATERIES / BAKERIES Alexandra Bakery & Cafe Alexandra 5772 2272 Alexandra Noodle Bar Alexandra 5772 2888 Amble Inn Cafe & Pizza Yea 5797 2680 Aqua Bar & Cafe Eildon 0425 816 959 Burnsie’s Alexandra 5772 2693 Cafe Alex Alexandra 5772 1155 Eildon Bakery & Cafe Eildon 5774 2362 Essence Coffee Lounge Alexandra 5772 2122 Flying Tarts Bakery & Cafe Kinglake West 5786 5800 Kinglake Bakery Cafe 5786 1063 Kinglake Lazy River Cafe Marysville 5963 4512

Olive Branch Cafe Strath Creek 0457 590 022 Tea Rooms of Yarck Yarck 5773 4233 The Provender Country Bakehouse Yea 5797 3155 Top Of The Mountain Kinglake 5786 1828 Giddy Goat Cafe Yarck 5773 4223 Yea Chinese Restaurant Yea 5797 2865 Yea Take Away Yea 5797 2664 ELECTRICIANS E-Tec Electrical Contractor Alexandra 0418 543 310 Grimshaw Electrics Thornton 0429 808 596 FARM CONTRACTING Beilken Farm Contracting Yarck 0411 981 763 FARM FORESTRY SERVICES 0427 747 393 John Woodley FLOOR SANDING & FINISHING Tim Skerritt Alexandra 0439 358 880 FLORIST 0400 154 047 Nici Thompson Parkside Florist Alexandra 5772 2619 FISHING SUPPLIES Eildon Bait & Tackle 5774 2712 Eildon FURNITURE STORES Chookies Furniture Warehouse Alexandra 5772 2152 GALLERIES Banksia Gallery Strath Creek 0457 590 022 Gallery 34 5797 3222 Yea Rustic Simplicity 0419 517 045 Alexandra GARDEN SERVICES Humpy Creek Garden Services

0497 151 287 GENERAL STORES / GROCERIES / FRUIT & VEG Alexandra Fruit & Veg Alexandra 5772 1752 Strath Creek General Store Strath Creek 5784 9220 Yarck General Store Yarck 5773 4204 GIFT SHOP / CLOTHING Country Touch 5963 3753 Marysville GIFT SHOP / GALLERY Rustic Simplicity 0419 517 045 Alexandra GLAZIER Alexandra Windscreens & Glass Alexandra 5772 1994 HEALTH & WELLBEING Jessica’s Sheer Beauty Alexandra 5772 3322 Isis Healing Centre 5774 7338 Taggerty Alexandra Physiotherapy Alexandra 5772 2649 HOUSEBOAT HIRE / SALES Anchorage Houseboats Eildon 5774 2705 HOME MAINTENANCE SERVICES Graeme Noble Alexandra 0408 546 385 Steve’s Maintenance Service Alexandra 5772 2451 HORSERIDING Rubicon Valley Horseriding Rubicon 5773 2292

HOTELS / MOTELS Black Spur Inn Narbethong 5963 7121 Buxton Hotel Buxton 5774 7381 Commercial Hotel Alexandra 5772 1004 Eildon Resort 5774 2415 Eildon Flowerdale Hotel Flowerdale 5780 1230 Golden Trout Hotel Motel 5774 2508 Eildon Molesworth Hotel Molesworth 5797 6266 Mt Pleasant Hotel Alexandra 5772 1083 Rubicon Hotel Motel 5773 2251 Thornton Strath Creek Hotel 5784 9223 Strath Creek Yarck Hotel Yarck 5773 4226 Yea Motel Yea 5797 2660 Yea Peppercorn Hotel Yea 5797 2000 LOCAL PRODUCE King Parrot Grove Olives Strath Creek 0457 590 022 Marysville Lolly Shop Marysville 5963 3644 Two Pickled 5797 6309 Molesworth MARINE SERVICES Ron Maroney Marine Services Eildon 5774 2222 MOTORCYCLES Alexandra Motorcycles Alexandra 5772 1045 NEWSAGENCIES Alexandra Newsagency Alexandra 5772 1025 Yea Newsagency Yea 5797 2196 NURSERIES / GARDEN CENTRES / SUPPLIES Alexandra Garden Centre 5772 2536 Alexandra Bedrock Garden Supplies Alexandra 5772 1911 Buxton Nursery Buxton 5774 7345 Fern Acres Kinglake West 5786 5031 Garden Centre Yea 5797 2933 Yea King Parrot Native/Bush Food Garden Centre Strath Creek 0457 590 022 Misty Valley Nursery 5786 5776 Kinglake West Springwater Gardens Toolangi 5962 9248 OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT Maroondah Outdoor Equipment 5774 7292 Buxton PHARMACIES Alexandra Pharmacy Alexandra 5772 2153 Eildon 5774 2393 Eildon Pharmacy Eildon 5774 2626 PHYSIOTHERAPIST Alexandra Physiotherapy Alexandra 5772 2649 PLUMBERS Faster Plumbers Alexandra 0417 155 659 Murrindindi Guide – Spring 2013 – 69

Grant Simms Plumbing Alexandra 0428 576 002 Travis Capp Plumbing 0419 553 803 Alexandra REAL ESTATE AGENTS Elders Alexandra 0419 558 032 LJ Hooker Alexandra 5772 1774 Marysville 5963 3550 Eildon Real Estate Eildon 5774 2771 Landmark Harcourts 5772 3444 Alexandra Ruralco Alexandra 5772 1110 RURAL PRODUCE STORES Alexandra Grain Store 5772 2110 Alexandra Pheasant Creek Stockfeeds & Supplies 5786 5891 Kinglake West Landmark Embling Alexandra 5772 3110 SERVICE STATIONS Eildon Service Station Eildon 5774 2220 Golden Spur Service Station Alexandra 5772 1227 Shell Buxton Buxton 5774 7171 Simpson & Sons P/L Alexandra 5772 1205 SHOE SHOPS Sole Train Shoes Whittlesea 9716 2842 Yea 5797 2851 SIGN WRITING Alexandra Signs Alexandra 5772 1145 SOLICITORS Williams Hunt Alexandra 5772 1493 STOCK AND STATION AGENTS Elders Alexandra 5772 1052 Landmark Embling Alexandra 5772 3110 Rodwells Alexandra/Yea

5772 2444 / 5797 2086 STORAGE Alexandra Self Storage Alexandra 0418 363 593 TOUR OPERATORS Country Touch Marysville 5963 3753 TREE SERVICES JT’s Trees 0413 671 066 TROUT FARMS Buxton Trout Farm Buxton 5774 7370 Eildon Trout Farm Thornton 5773 2377 VETERINARY CLINICS Mountain Ranges Vet Clinic Kinglake 5786 1777 WINES/BREWS Buxton Ridge Buxton 0428 517 147 Dawnie Ginger Beer Flowerdale 0400 955 969 Giverney Estate Toolangi 5962 9421 Little River Wines Taggerty 5774 7644 Lobley Wines Glenburn 0408 669 109 Sedona Estate Murrindindi 9730 2883 Snobs Creek Estate Wines Snobs Creek 5774 2442 WEED CONTROL Alexandra Weed Control

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Contact numbers . . .

IN AN EMERGENCY CALL

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EMERGENCY SERVICES Police...........................................................000 Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1040 Eildon............................................................. 5774 2104 Kinglake........................................................ 5786 1333 Marysville..................................................... 5963 3222 Seymour.............................................24hr 5735 0200 Yea................................................................... 5797 2630 Ambulance..................................................000 CFA...............................................................000 SES ...............................................24hr 132 500 Bushfire Information Line & Fire Restriction Info......................... 1800 240 667 Crime stoppers..................................... 1800 333 000 Gas emergencies..................................24hr 132 771 Goulburn Valley Water – faults..................................................... 1800 454 500 Help for Wildlife.................................... 0417 380 687 Power & Street Light Failures..................... 131 799 RACV.................................................................... 131111 Energy Australia.............................................. 133 466 Wildlife Victoria.................................... 1300 094 535 HEALTH SERVICES HELPLINES Kids Helpline......................................... 1800 551 800 Lifeline ....................................................24hr 13 11 14 Maternal & Child Health Line ............................................24hr 13 22 29 Mental Health Advice Line............... 1300 280 737 Poisons Information Centre........................ 131 126 Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service......................................... 1800 015 188 HOSPITALS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 0900 Yea................................................................... 5736 0400 After Hours GP clinic.......................... 1300 766 858 SCHOOLS / EDUCATION PRE SCHOOLS / PLAYGROUPS Alexandra & District Kindergarten............................................... 5772 1387 Alexandra Playgroup................................ 5772 2344 Eildon Kindergarten................................. 5774 2041 Flowerdale Kindergarten........................ 5780 2816 Kinglake Playgroup................................... 5786 1301 Kinglake Ranges Children’s Centre........................................ 5786 1352 NEST Playgroup.......................................... 9719 7314 Yea Kindergarten....................................... 5797 2730 PRIMARY SCHOOLS Alexandra PS .............................................. 5772 1006 Buxton PS..................................................... 5774 7341 Eildon PS....................................................... 5774 7074 Flowerdale PS............................................. 5780 1264 Kinglake PS.................................................. 5786 1284 Kinglake Middle PS................................... 5786 1295 Kinglake West PS....................................... 5786 5262 Marysville PS............................................... 5963 3256 Sacred Heart PS Yea.................................. 5797 2723 St Mary’s PS Alexandra............................ 5772 1500 Taggerty PS.................................................. 5774 7224 Thornton PS................................................. 5773 2228 Toolangi PS.................................................. 5962 9255 Yea PS............................................................. 5797 2724 SECONDARY COLLEGES Alexandra SC............................................... 5770 2000 Yea SC............................................................ 5797 2207

ADULT EDUCATION CEACA Alexandra...................................... 5772 1238 Flowerdale Community House.................................... 5780 2664 Kinglake Neighbourhood House........................... 5786 1301 Yea Community House............................ 5797 3070 SERVICES CLUBS Kiwanis.................................................... 0418 335 692 LIONS CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 3428 Eildon............................................................. 5774 2674 Kinglake........................................................ 5786 1403 Marysville............................................... 0448 954 667 Yea ................................................................. 5797 3242 MASONIC LODGES Alexandra Albert Edward Masonic Lodge........................................... 5772 2474 MEN’S SHEDS Flowerdale............................................. 0434 023 533 Kinglake Ranges........................................ 5786 5999 Marysville............................................... 0407 134 277 PROBUS CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1253 Alexandra Ladies ...................................... 5774 2641 Yea................................................................... 5797 2344 RED CROSS Alexandra Red Cross........................... 0419 872 230 ROTARY CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1897 Kinglake Ranges........................................ 5786 2193 Yea................................................................... 5792 3515 RSL Alexandra RSL............................................. 5797 6269 Eildon RSL..................................................... 5774 2630 Marysville RSL............................................. 5774 7110 Thornton RSL Sub Branch................ 0458 082 823 Yea RSL Sub Branch............................ 0408 898 139 SENIOR CITIZENS CLUBS Alexandra Senior Citizens....................... 5772 1010 YOUTH GROUPS Flowerdale Junior Youth Group 5 to 14 yrs................................. 0408 333 953 Flowerdale Senior Youth Group.......................................... 0423 320 484 SPORTING CLUBS BASKETBALL CLUBS Alexandra .............................................. 0417 112 533 Kinglake........................................................ 5786 5441 BOWLING CLUBS Alexandra .................................................... 5772 1150 Eildon ............................................................ 5774 2540 Marysville Golf & Bowls .......................... 5963 3241 Whittlesea ................................................... 9716 1966 Yea................................................................... 5797 2770 CRICKET CLUBS Alexandra............................................... 0437 599 909 Merton .................................................... 0408 316 498 Yea Tigers...................................................... 5797 2543 Marysville & District ........................... 0422 702 956

FOOTBALL / NETBALL CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1912 Yea................................................................... 5797 2412 Kinglake........................................................ 5786 1580 Marysville & District ........................... 0412 487 842 GOLF CLUBS Eildon............................................................. 5774 2044 Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1570 Yea................................................................... 5797 2746 Whittlesea.................................................... 9716 2066 Marysville Golf & Bowls........................... 5963 3241 KARATE Alexandra Karate Club....................... 0407 855 344 RACE CLUBS Alexandra..................................................... 5773 4304 Merton........................................................... 5778 9551 Yea................................................................... 5796 9396 RIDING CLUBS Acheron Valley Adult Riding Club...................................... 5773 2245 SPEEDWAY...........www.alexandraspeedway.com SQUASH CLUB Alexandra............................................... 0438 546 070 TENNIS CLUBS Kinglake Ranges........................................ 5786 5228 Yea................................................................... 5736 0461 SWIMMING POOLS Alexandra..................................................... 5772 1705 Eildon............................................................. 5774 2174 Marysville..................................................... 5963 3387 Yea................................................................... 5797 2474 RECREATIONAL GROUPS Alexandra Brass Band.............................. 5772 1404 Alexandra & District 4 Wheel Drive Club................................... 5772 1395 Alexandra & District Dog Obedience.......................................... 5774 7303 Alexandra Eildon & District Lapidary Club.............................................. 5774 2908 Alexandra Quilters.................................... 5772 1897 Buxton Craft Activities............................. 5774 7291 Eildon & District Woodworking Guild................................. 5774 7513 Eildon Art Group........................................ 5773 2306 Upper Goulburn Field Naturalists.................................................... 5772 1189 Yea Camera Club........................................ 5797 3228 Yea Film Society......................................... 5797 2480 MURRINDINDI SHIRE COUNCIL Alexandra..................................................... 5772 0333 ..................................................Toll Free 1800 633 792 Yea................................................................... 5797 2209 ..................................................Toll Free 1800 672 719 Kinglake........................................................ 5786 1522 ..................................................Toll Free 1800 651 821 Home Based Childcare............................ 5772 0362 Aged Care Services................................... 5772 0353 Family Day Care.................................... 1800 633 792 Local Law Emergencies..................... 0419 572 425 Engineering Emergencies................ 0407 509 413

TRANSFER STATION LOCATIONS AND HOURS There are five Transfer Stations (also known as Resource Recovery Centres) and one Landfill (at Alexandra) in the Murrindindi Shire.

Alexandra Marysville Eildon Yea Kinglake

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Mt Pleasant Rd 10am - noon Closed 1pm - 4pm Closed 10am - noon 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm

Sunds Rd 1pm - 3pm Closed 10am - noon Closed 1pm - 3pm 9am - 4pm 10am - 4pm

Jerusalem Rd Closed 10am - 1pm Closed noon - 3pm Closed 9am - 4pm 10am - 4pm

Ghin Ghin Rd Closed 10am - 4pm Closed Closed Closed 9am - 4pm 9am - 3pm

Watson’s Rd Closed Closed 10am - 4pm Closed Closed 9am - 4pm 10am - 4pm

* All Resource Recovery Centres are closed on Good Friday, Christmas Day, New Years Day and days of total fire ban.

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For all your farming needs contact your ‘Local Blokes’ Alexandra: Andrew Allan Livestock

Yea: Adam Mountjoy, Rick Wills

Nagambie: Tyson Bush Rural Merchandise Peter McKenzie,

Emma Baynes, Don Ali Agronomic Services Steph Pankhurst Insurance Georgia Mallia

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