Gisborne Gazette April 2016

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Issue No 106

April 2016

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CWA

An achievement to celebrate

Macedon CWA members celebrated the 90th birthday of the branch with lunch at Wooling Hill on March 8.

Fourteen of the branch's 15 members shared how CWA in Victoria started at Mount Macedon, told stories of past events and re-

membered former members while enjoying a beautiful meal. President Anne Fyfield cut the birthday cake as we sang Happy Birthday!

Thank you to Barb Talbot and the Wooling Hill people for a special day.

Members and guests enjoy the CWA Macedon 90th birthday lunch. Standing (L to R): Helen, Jenny Cameron, Pat Blyth, Lesley Bonsack, Jenny Strang, Rebecca Sparnenn, Melinda, Barbara Talbot. Seated (L to R): Judy Heath, Wilma Johnson, Maya Wuthrich, Jan Ham, Wendy Crowhurst, Lorraine Tweddle, Faye Armstrong, Anne Fyfield (president). Absent, Doris Wisnieski.

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Kids Corner FROM the Editor’s Desk with Bryan Power

40 pages You’ll probably notice that the Gazette is heavier this month; that’s because we have had to extend this edition to 40 pages to accommodate all of the articles and notices that have flooded in over the past two weeks. Since we went to a full-colour paper in December 2011 the Gazette has grown from 16 to 40 pages and we have only been able to do this because of the financial support of our loyal advertisers and sponsors. So, to ensure the paper’s continuing success, please choose the goods and services of our advertisers.

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April Anzac feature

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Once again we thank Russell Servis for his Anzac feature story on page 10 that covers the interesting service career of Gisborne resident Carlie Prictor.

Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal Congratulations to all those who have worked so hard locally to support this magnificent cause, particularly Gisborne CFA members, 1st Gisborne Scouts and the owners, management and staff of Foodworks who once again donated their time and takings on Good Friday to the appeal.

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Double cricket premierships for Gisborne What a historic day it was for Gisborne Cricket Club on March 19 when the two senior teams clawed their way back from impossible situations to take out the McIntyre Cup and C Grade premierships. Read Club President Andrew Headbury’s proud report on page 25.

Macedon CWA is 90!

What a milestone for the ladies of the Macedon CWA on March 8 (see page 1) and I was so pleased to share their birthday cake (delicious of course) and a cup of tea at their party.

Bryan Power

Where to pick up the Gazette If you do not receive the Gazette in your letter box, you can collect a copy at: Mt Macedon: The Trading Post.

Macedon: Post Office, IGA store and the service station on Black Forest Drive.

Gisborne: Village Shopping Centre, Gisborne Library, Foodworks supermarket, Caltex Service Station, 2

Coles supermarket and the GREAT Centre in Hamilton Street.

New Gisborne: Baringo Food and Wine Co in Station Road, and the cafe in the Industrial Estate.

Riddells Creek: Neighbourhood House.

Woodend: Information Centre and Library.

Sunbury: Information Centre and Library.

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Clean Up Australia Well done too to 1st Gisborne Scouts, the Friends of Daly Reserve, members of the GREAT Association, Gisborne Secondary College and Macedon Primary School who all bent their backs to clean up significant areas. Of course, every day should be a cleanup day – although prevention is always better than cure and there are plenty of bins around in which we can deposit our rubbish.

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Joseph Tawadros Trio Friday April 22 7.30 – 9.30pm Get swept away on a magic carpet ride with the sweet sounds of the Middle East. Joseph will be performing the evocative sounds of the oud with friend Matthew McMahan on piano and brother James Tawadros on drums.

Spooky Men’s Chorale Friday April 29 7.30 – 9.30pm The Spookies seek to commentate on the absurdity and grandeur of the modern male armed only with their voices, a sly collection of hats and facial hair, and a twinkle in the eye.

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The roundabout plan for Station Road.

Roadworks are expected to last most of the year.

Works alert: roadworks begin on Station Road Work has started on constructing roundabouts on Station Road for the Calder Freeway intersections and Gisborne motorists are advised to allow extra travel time over the coming months.

The roundabouts will improve traffic flow and safety through this busy interchange by helping to reduce congestion at the exit and entry ramps of the Calder Freeway (see map on p2).

There will also be a new pedestrian and off-road bicycle path. October Glory maple trees will be planted to continue the ‘boulevard of trees’ theme.

The works are expected to finish by the end of this year.

VicRoads asks motorists to observe the changed traffic conditions, including work zone speed limits, for their own safety and the safety of workers in the area. For more information about this project visit www.vicroads.vic.gov.au and search ‘Station Road Upgrade’.

ANZAC DAY SERVICES

Acting Sergeant Dyer, above, and some of the cars detained, at right.

Blitz nets big rewards

Acting Sergeant Peter Dyer led 80 police and sheriff's officers in one of Victoria Police’s biggest-ever checks for alcohol and drug use as well as for registrations, licences and unpaid fines last month.

The blitz took place at the west side truck stop on the Calder Freeway in South Gisborne on March 16.

The operation caught 21 unregistered vehicles, five unlicenced drivers and

two motorists driving with suspended licences, and a sniffer dog found drugs in one car.

Sheriff's officers identified more than $400,000 in unpaid fines and collected $117,000 of that amount on the day.

Police said a pleasing result was that of the 1230 breath tests and 30 drug tests taken, no one was found to be in breach of the laws.

Our most important national commemoration will be observed at the Dawn Service at the summit of Mount Macedon and at 10am at the Gisborne War Memorial, Hamilton Street.

Residents are urged to join in honouring our servicemen and women at one of these ceremonies.

Regarding the Dawn Service, remember that there is no parking at the Cross, so take the bus. There are two options: 1. Buses depart from Gisborne Railway Station at 4.15am and 5.15am. Bookings are essential for these buses. Visit: www. organscoaches.com.au or phone 5422 1788. Gold coin donation appreciated.

2. Shuttle buses will also operate from Tony Clarke Reserve in Macedon as a continual service, with the first bus departing at 4:15am and the last bus departing at 5:20am. No booking is required for this service.

Red Poppy dinner  Anzac feature 

see p5

see p10

Good Friday appeal brings out the best Children’s Hospital appeal Foodworks owners and staff once again generously supported the Good Friday Appeal. Gisborne CFA and Gisborne Scouts also got together to doorknock for this great cause.

Pavers go in at Gardiner Reserve Landscape architect firm ULS Group at Keilor donated the time of Dale Todd and Ryan Leighton who laid pavers as part of the Gardiner Reserve project on March 5.

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Jokes and riddles

Big move for Gisborne's first kinder After 40 years at Grant Avenue, Gisborne Kindergarten – the first kinder in town – will soon move to the new early learning centre in Robertson Street, which opens on April 26.

The council would like residents' feedback on its naming proposal for the centre, 'Manna Gum Family and Children’s Centre'. 'Manna Gum' was

among several suggestions put forward via a community survey, and represents one of the most prominent eucalypt trees in the region. The indigenous translation of Manna Gum is Wurun or Wurundjeri, and the proposed name is linked to the traditional owners of the land and reflects the local flora. Submissions on the pro-

posed name can be made in writing, emailed to mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au or delivered to Council’s service centre.

Submissions close on Friday, April 29.

Grant Avenue Kinder Committee will be hosting a goodbye celebration for the Kinder building on May 21, between 12pm and 4pm. More details in the May edition.

Spot the difference

Which dinosaur knew the most words?

The Thesaurus What do you call a deer without an eye?

No eye deer.

Knock, knock! Who’s there?

William William who?

Williamind your own business!

What can go up a chimney down but can’t go down a chimney up?

An umbrella.

What do you get if you cross a bee with a rabbit?

A honey bunny What loses its head in the morning but gets it back at night?

A pillow.

Why did Adele cross the road?

To ‘say hello from the other side’.

Where do killer whales play music?

In an orcastra.

Quiz

1 How many astronauts have walked on

Paste-up volunteers for April Gazette Here are the clever team of cut and pasters at Gisborne Primary who put together the biggest Gisborne Gazette ever of 40 pages, and they're keen to hop into their snowball rewards.

Back: Michala, Sophie, Jordan, Indra and Zoe. Front: Alyvia, Kathryn, Caitlan and Rebecca.

They are also responsible for this month's riddles and quiz.

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2 What animal is on the 20 cent coin?

3 What is a group of crows called?

4 Which country is the world’s biggest

grower of pineapples: Thailand, India, Costa Rica or Jamaica?

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In which of the Harry Potter series do we first meet Dobby, the house elf?

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Where did origami originate?

In what year did Taylor Swift release her album 1989?

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What kind of animal is a doe?

What classic children’s book was written

by Anna Sewell?

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Who had a recent hit with Work?

ANSWERS TO QUIZ 1. Twelve 2. Platypus 3. A murder 4. Costa Rica 5. The second (The Chamber of Secrets) 6. Japan 7. 2014 8. A deer 9. Black Beauty 10. Rihanna.

Can you spot 10 differences between the summer barbecue pictures?

the moon: 4, 7, 10 or 12?

For the record. . .

For the record...

■ Don’t forget to renew your

pet’s registration by April 10. You can renew online via mrsc.vic.gov.au/payment or

by BPAY, mail, or in person at one of Council’s service centres.

■ Last chance to book for the annual Hanging Rock Camp Out on Saturday April 2. Book online at www.mrsc.vic.gov. au/CampOut ■ Western Water is seeking members for its face-to-face Community Engagement Reference Group to provide a link between Western Water’s Board and its customers. The group’s Terms of Reference, which include details of the group’s role and the selection criteria for membership, can be obtained at WesternWater. com.au or by calling 1300 650 422. Written expressions of interest to Western Water, PO Box 2371, Sunbury 3429 close on April 27.

■ Twelve new citizens will be officially welcomed at a Citizenship Ceremony at the Kyneton Town Hall on Tuesday April 12. Our new citizens originate from Sweden, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Thailand, the Philippines and the UK. ■ Please be aware that fire restrictions are still in force despite the cooler weather.

■ Police have welcomed recent crime statistics that show reported family violence incidents in the Macedon Ranges have decreased by 10% during the past 12 months. Police are also warning Gisborne residents about recent thefts from unlocked vehicles.

Lions Club gives $2000 towards memorial The Gisborne and District Lions Club has contributed $2000 towards the costs incurred by the Gisborne Cemetery Trust for the acquisition of the statue of a WW1 soldier last year.

The statue is a significant community asset for Gisborne which the Trust acquired to commemorate the centenary of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915.

The Lions Club has used part of the proceeds received from Gisborne and surrounding areas for Lions Christmas cakes as the source for this donation. The club is extremely grateful to those who supported Cemetery Trust Chairman Doug McArthur (left) this fundraising effort. receives the cheque from Lions Club Vice-President The Chairman of the Andrew Ward.

Gisborne Cemetery Trust, Doug McArthur, expressed the Lions Club and the community who Trust’s appreciation for this donation supported the club’s fundraising from the Gisborne and District efforts.

Red Poppy dinner

Twilight School

The Mt Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service Committee invites you to the Red Poppy Dinner, a night to remember.

Friday April 22 at 7pm. Guest Speaker: Decorated Platoon Commander David Sabben remembers the Battle of Long Tan. Live music from the sixties. Cost: $100pp includes canapes, three-course dinner and drinks. Venue: Braemar College, Mt Macedon Road, Woodend.

To Book: www.trybooking. com/185630 For information: Helen Relph on 0419 022 922. All money raised supports the Mt Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service.

Building Community Together Conversations for 2016.

Our first conver- THE TWILIGHT sation this year will S C H O O L be Phil Cleary in conversation with Bruno Lettieri at Rupertswood Mansion on Wednesday April 20. A wide-ranging discussion with time for questions from the audience. We have a communal supper table too.

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Kids Corner

COMMUNITY SERVICE Rotary: Making a difference

As you will have seen on the front page, Macedon CWA members celebrated the 90th birthday of the branch with lunch at Woolling Hill on March 8. It was a wonderful day.

Members also joined the Gisborne Secondary College Year 11 girls to celebrate International Women’s Day with breakfast.

Coming soon! “Licking Spoons”, a compilation of Macedon branch members’ recipes to celebrate our 90th birthday. All are well-tried and loved recipes, put Lorraine together by Michelle.

Tweddle Lorraine Tweddle, 5426 2045

As reported last month, Gisborne Rotary Club is on the lookout for local students wanting to spend a year overseas on our student exchange program.

Hence it was a great pleasure recently to receive a visit from Helle Andersen, a past Rotary Exchange student from Denmark, who spent a year in the Macedon Ranges 10 years ago. Our club member Stephen Burgess and wife Suzanne hosted her for some of that time. Helle was introduced to our current exchange student from Spain, Marina Pomares Copete, and told us stories of how much she gained from her time in Australia, and passed on greetings from the Rotary Club of Copenhagen.

Barry Wills  Marina Pomares Copete has come from Alicanta, Spain, for 12 months and is studying in Year 11 at Braemar College. She is pictured with her Gisborne ‘family’ – Gary, Sandy, Benjamin and William Salt.

Mask up for Rotary ball and auction

Notes from Macedon CWA

Gisborne CWA learns about refugees

Past Danish exchange student Helle Andersen and Gisborne Rotary President, Dennis Franklin, exchanging Copenhagen and Gisborne Rotary Club banners.

Look but not see?

Recently a local dad, an experienced cyclist, was knocked off his bike in Station Road, New Gisborne. Despite the fact that he was wearing bright clothing and had flashing front and rear lights, the driver said they didn’t see him as they were “looking out for trucks”.

Even the police commented that drivers are still not used to looking for cyclists on our local roads. Fortunately, that cyclist will recover from his injuries and his children will continue to have a father.

It’s the responsibility of all road users to be vigilant at all times. When you are behind the wheel of any vehicle, and that includes a bike, there is nothing more important at that time than driving that vehicle. As a car driver and a cyclist, I accept my shared responsibility. When I am riding my bike, it is important that I make myself as visible as possible. When I am driving my car, I can’t just be on the lookout for something that is bigger and more dangerous than me. We all want to come home safely to our families at the end of the day.

The Rotary Club of Gisborne is hosting its second fundraising ball on Saturday April 30 at Roomba’s @ Mt Aitken, South Gisborne.

Last year’s ball was a huge success raising more than $10,000 for local community projects and MS Research.

It is a night to ‘dress up’ … black tie and mask (optional).

David Mann – best known as ‘Mann About Town’ – will be MC plus we have lots of fabulous auction items to tempt you. Organise your own table or come along and enjoy the company of other local people.

For further information, please contact Ann Hudson on 0409 901 899 or Cynthia Tunbridge on 0408 053 588.

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Our meeting on March 7 was informative with guest speaker Rosemary Homewood who spoke about refugees in the community. Also our International Officer Chris gave a talk on Papua New Guinea which is our country of study this year.

Our annual Creative Arts Exhibition is to be held at Lancefield Mechanics Institute on April 16-17. Please come along for a wonderful day of Arts and Crafts and delicious refreshments.

Our Coffee, Craft and Chat days are held on the third Monday of the month in the Council rooms next door Dulcie Sharp to the Gisborne Library. As well, Craft On the Mount is held at the CWA Hall, Mt Macedon, on the fourth Monday of the month.

All are welcome to attend these friendly social days.

Our fund-raising ladies will once again be busy with a sausage sizzle at Sunbury Bunnings on June 26. Please support this event as all moneys raised go back to our local community groups.

For any enquiries please ring Dulcie Sharp on 5428 4897 or Cheryl Liddy on 5428 3141.

Dulcie

Your bra is needed!

The community support for “Project Uplift” has been tremendous (very ‘uplifting”). Thank you so much to everyone for your gifts.

Many hundreds of bras, thousands even, have been sent to disadvantaged women in countries such as Samoa, the Solomon Islands and the Philippines, and all greatly appreciated.

The GREAT Association has kindly offered to make its office in Hamilton Street available as a drop-off point for your donation and the distinctive purple box will be inside the front door.

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Oxfam’s ‘Gisborne Girls’ need your support

Australian Red Cross THE POWER OF HUMANITY

Successful events to raise funds At our March meeting The Friends of Red Cross held a very successful fashion parade and afternoon tea. Thank you to all who attended. The profit from the day was added to our Gisborne Market Stall effort and a $947 donation will be added to the proceeds of the Australian Red Cross Calling Appeal. Informal reports late on Easter Sunday suggested Gisborne had once again been extremely generous to doorknockers for Red Cross Calling. The total tally will be reported in the May edition.

Our next meeting will be on Friday April 1 at 1.30pm, in the Senior Citizens rooms in Hamilton Street. We hope you can join us.

The Oxfam team collected for the Fiji hurricane appeal at the Gisborne Village Shopping Centre in February. Thank you to the generous members of the community who donated $400.

Four Gisborne women will take part in the Oxfam trail walk on April 8. Courtney, Ally, Stephanie and Sonya will walk 100km in 48 hours through the Dandenong Ranges.

The girls have been training on a regular basis completing walks through Mount Macedon and a night walk.

Oxfam is an important organisation that fights worldwide poverty, provides aid and development to countries in need where crisis strikes, and fights for equality. Please support our team ‘The Gisborne Girls’ by donating at trailwalker.oxfam.org.au/my/team/23154 Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Sonya Murray Courtney, Ally, Stephanie and Sonya: walking for Oxfam.

Gisborne and Macedon Ranges RSL monthly news Fellowship: Coach trip to the Shrine Twenty-five members of the RSL, Historical Society and the Cemetery Trust attended this trip and all seemed to enjoy the experience.

The new reception area is magnificent and our guide explained everything in detail. The special displays were of great interest, showing in sequence the various events of our military actions.

After the tour we went into the Botanical Gardens for lunch at the Cafe.

We expect our next coach trip to be in October, with possible destinations being the Puckapunyal Armoured Museum, Vietnam Walk or the Naval Base at Williamstown.

Membership: We are still requiring more members: Service, Affiliate or Social, to strengthen our RSL which encompasses the areas of Gisborne, New Gisborne, Riddell, Macedon and Mount Macedon.

Yearly fee is only $25.

Annual General Meeting: Our AGM was held on March 7 at New Gisborne with a good attendance. All officers were

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The combined group on the steps of the Shrine of Remembrance. re-elected to their prior positions with Stephen Blacker being elected to our General Committee.

Anzac Day: We are now preparing for Anzac Day with

Glass Replacement Splashbacks Showerscreens Mirrors Double glazing Energy Efficient Glass Pet Doors

the Dawn Service at Mt Macedon and the Gisborne service beginning at 10am (full details are on p3).

Anzac badges will be sold outside the IGA supermarket.

Bill Derham 5428 3154

SES receives new storm rescue truck Gisborne SES has taken delivery of a new Mercedes Sprinter storm rescue truck after successfully applying for State Government funding last year.

The Gisborne SES volunteers worked tirelessly at local community events to raise money to match the funding which was offered on a ratio basis.

The truck has diverse and dynamic state of the art features which will prove crucial for volunteer operational response. It will predominantly be used for storm and flood response, but also has certain rescue capabilities.

The Gisborne SES Unit is an essential part of the emergency infrastructure within our community.

Our Gisborne SES volunteers continue to provide a unique volunteer service to our communities in the Macedon Ranges and to those that pass through its boundaries, and they do so with pride, proficiency and professionalism.

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Head shavers support Leukaemia Foundation

Probus elects its 2016 committee At their AGM on March 3 the club elected a new team of office bearers to guide its activities for the following 12 months.

Flowers were presented to Wray Taylor and Audrey Kilpatrick in appreciation of their magnificent work in organising the trips and theatre outings.

Committee: (Front) Anne Ciesielski (Treasurer), Di Barbie (Vice-President), Ron Hebbard (President), Garry Jones (Secretary), Audrey McIntosh (Trips and Theatre outings). (Rear): Wray Taylor (Trips, theatre outings), Pam Walsh (Speakers), Barbara Crapper (Membership), Jan Jones (Newsletter), Wendy Hanstead (Almoner).

A new Gisborne TOWN year

Take Off Weight Naturally clubs across Victoria start a new weight loss recording year from April 1.

Starting anything new means that we look at what was achieved previously and how we can recommit and improve on past achievements.

Scouts clean up 1st Gisborne Scouts did a great job of cleaning up the town on Clean Up Australia Day, March 6.

We at Gisborne TOWN Club are working together to be winners on our weight loss journey and, on the way, we have gained some wonderful benefits.

We have gained confidence and we have achieved a healthier and more active lifestyle.

When you think of the health

benefits of weight loss and add to this the joy of mixing with a wonderfully supportive group of people, it’s obvious we are all winners.

Dianne Egan So come along and join us and become a happy loser – at Gisborne TOWN Club it is a compliment to be called a ‘loser’.

We meet every Monday evening from 6 to 7pm at the Gisborne Bowls Club. Visitors are always welcome and for further information you can contact Carmel on 5428 3856 or Kathy on 5428 1334.

Dianne

Macedon resident Missy Royle, 9, along with her Nanna Carol, Gisborne Secondary College teacher Carol Carter, shaved their heads together as part of the GSC Team for the World’s Greatest Shave on March 9.

The event raises valuable funds for the Leukaemia Foundation. The team included staff and students from GSC who either shaved, reduced long hair to short or coloured their hair.

Missy has been solidly campaigning to raise money for the big event and to date has raised over $1,200. Missy’s mother, Billy-Jo Royle, said “The whole process has been a great life lesson for Missy, it’s shown her that she is able to make a real difference and that her contribution to life can be valuable.”

Huge congratulations to the GSC team: Carol Carter, Angela Keeble, Jordyn Stirling, Brandon Szkilnyk, Frances Lane, Grace Heinink, Hailee Ruhle, Joel Wilson, Phoebe Hall, Rachel Mannix and Missy Royle.

Contributions to the World’s Greatest shave can be made up to June 30 and any donation over $2 is tax deductible.

Visit www.leukaemiafoundation.org.au to donate.

Macedon Ranges U3A new offers varied menu After the hectic and very short first term, U3A’s Committee of Management is planning another interesting series of events and speakers for the AutumnWinter term.

On Monday mornings there will be a guest speaker and the list for April and early May is as follows: Monday April 11 – Brian Austin. Brian is a retired surgeon-dentist. While travelling in London last year he had an accident that left him quadriplegic.

He will tell us about dentistry, and

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Monday April 18 – Peter Hamilton, a U3A member, is a keen student of history, and will speak on Ancient Rome.

Monday April 25 – Anzac Day – Holiday.

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of Silkie’s Rose Farm at Clonbinane.

Diana will speak about her experience as a propagator and grower of roses.

Monday afternoons are set aside for discussion, and one of the group will act as leader in what can develop into a very lively time indeed!

Our President, Malcolm Colquhoun, is working with the committee on a topic for another “Q3A” public forum such as we held so successfully two years ago.

For information about U3A, contact Malcolm on 5426 2331.

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OBITUARY

Council’s new range of grants and funding opportunities are now open.

Stephen Francis Briggs Wallis 6 April 1949 – 22 December 2015

Events and Festivals Grants Program

This is a new dedicated grant program for groups and organisations seeking funds and other council support for events and festivals. Applications under the Events and Festivals Grants Program open on Friday April 1 and close on Sunday May 1 alongside the Community Funding Scheme. For further information, contact Bridgette on 5421 9521 or via bobrien@mrsc.vic.gov.au

Community Funding Scheme

What’s on at The Stadium, Gisborne This premier sporting centre with two indoor courts, change rooms, canteen facilities and a meeting space has become home to many local sporting groups. To find out more about the activities on offer, or to hire a space, call 5428 1619 or visit www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/thestadium

This is the annual grants program for not-for-profit community groups and organisations of all sizes, and offers financial assistance for a variety of projects and activities.

Guidelines and application forms are available at www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/cfs or at a Council service centre For more information, contact Trudy on 5422 0320, Kate

NEW Ladies midweek basketball: Get the girls together and enjoy a friendly, social midweek morning basketball competition. Kicking off in April, you can register as an individual or team. To express your interest call 5428 1619 or email thestadium@mrsc.vic.gov.au

Change It Up Training: These high intensity fitness classes suitable for all abilities are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9.15am and Saturdays at 8am. Children are welcome and your first class is free. For more information, visit www.changeituptraining.com Basketball: Coaching and competitions for all ages and abilities are held during school terms. To sign up for the autumn/winter season, which starts on Monday April 11, contact Jenny on 0417 342 331 or email gisbornebulldogs@gmail.com Futsal: Our indoor soccer competition for junior and senior players has enjoyed a fabulous summer season with our first girls' competition (aged 8–13 years) taking place. Plans are afoot for a Masters comp for the coming season, which begins on Monday April 11.

To find out more call Amanda Henson on 0404 805 509 or email secretary@mrfutsal.org.au Aussie Hoops basketball: The Aussie Hoops basketball development program is being offered by the Sunbury Basketball Association on Saturday mornings. For further information call Andrew Summerville on 9744 4762 or visit www.sunburybasketball.com.au

Upgrades to line markings

More than 850 kilometres of sealed roads are set for a refresh as the annual line-marking program begins.

Each year Council spends about $140,000 on line marking, to ensure centrelines, fog lines and delineation marks on roads are clear for the safety of motorists.

Find out why frogs matter According to ecologist Andrew Hamer of the Australian Research Centre of Urban Ecology, amphibians are essential – the loss of a single species of frog can affect entire networks within nature.

Andrew will discuss the endangered Growling Grass Frog on Saturday April 16 at the Gisborne Administration Centre, Robertson Street, Gisborne, between 2pm and 4.30pm. He will examine the life history, habitat and threats to the Growling Grass Frog (pictured).

RSVPs are essential. To book your place, contact William Terry on 5421 9674 or email environment@mrsc. vic.gov.au

Workshops for tourism businesses Local businesses working in the tourism sector are encouraged to register for two workshops in Kyneton: Marketing Tools to Grow Your Tourism Business (1pm– 3pm) and Marketing Your Business with Facebook (3.15pm–5.15pm). Both will be held on Monday April 11 at the Royal George Hotel, 24 Piper Street, Kyneton.

The cost is $30 per workshop for participants located within Macedon Ranges Shire, $70 per workshop for all others, or $50 for both workshops (shire residents and businesses only).

To book, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/business-events. Please note numbers are strictly limited. For more information call Claudette on 5421 9616 or email ecodevadmin@ mrsc.vic.gov.au

Honoured by Bowling Club Well known resident of Riddells Creek, Steve Wallis, passed away on December 22 after a short illness.

Steve was born in Moreland, the third child of seven children to Walter and Esme Wallis. He attended primary school in Eltham, then Parade College and RMIT. After leaving school Steve tried a few jobs, ending up as a career soldier of 25 years with the Royal Australian Army Signal Corps, followed by employment with Ansett Airlines until settling down to become a beef cattle farmer for 20 years at Riddells Creek.

In his early days Steve was a member of the Eltham Fire Brigade Demo team and the Diggers Rest Tug-o-War team. Steve loved sport and being on the go. He enjoyed watching his beloved Hawks and was a member of the Gisborne & District Bowling Club.

When not farming or bowling, Steve would be busy co-ordinating a section of the Avalon Air Show, bringing sportscraft from all over to be on display. The Gisborne & District Bowling Club has named its new green the ‘Steve Wallis Green’, because of the work he and fellow Gisborne bowler and engineer David Hunton, ably assisted by the entire club, managed to make happen.

In February 2015 Steve was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. During his ‘beastly’ journey he supported many fundraising efforts via the Bowling Club for MND Victoria equipment and research.

Steve was a fabulous family man who passed away peacefully after almost 45 years of marriage to Jenny and leaves two sons, David and Mark, and daughter Erin and his precious four grandchildren.

A large gathering at the Bowling Club farewelled Steve on December 28.

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ANZAC PROFILE By Russell Servis

Doing her bit

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nlike a lot of teenagers, Carlie Waddington – now Carlie Prictor – was not intimidated by the idea of ‘signing away’ six years of her life by joining the Navy at 18. The idea had considerable appeal: she was interested in becoming a police officer but regarded herself as too young for the job. “I knew I needed life experience,” she says, “and I thought, I’ll be 25 when I get out, and that’s a good age.” The State junior cycling champion from Castlemaine had done work experience as a medic at HMAS Cerberus two years earlier and hoped to pick up where she’d left off.

When the recruiting officer in Bendigo told her no medics were needed he instead offered her training as a ship’s communication officer, deciding she “could talk all right”. Carlie accepted and signed up in September 1999.

Nine weeks later she’d had enough. “At Day 64 you can discharge,” she explains.

“I went, that’s it, I’m done! It’s terrible!”

She is eternally grateful her petty officer talked her out of signing out, explaining to her that “Recruit School isn’t the Navy, it doesn’t suit anybody!” Carlie put down the pen, began comms training, and 10 months later posted to Naval Communications Station Canberra for a year of watch-keeping.

At NAVCOMSTA, Carlie continued to have no practical idea what life aboard a ship was like. On one occasion she asked her radio supervisor why an officer she was talking to kept going off the air. On checking where the man’s ship was the RS suggested he was busy throwing up.

“He’s sitting in the front of the boat and it’s doing this,” he explained, waving his hand around. Carlie would get her own chance to do just that when entering the Straits of Hormuz a year later.

In August 2001, Carlie’s dad drove her to Perth for her first shipboard posting, the frigate HMAS Canberra. She was aware she had to salute the flag as she walked across the gangway but knew little other protocol. So she followed people around, observing and imitating.

Following a training exercise in Darwin the Canberra sailed to Cairns to stock

Carlie during her Navy service. up for a mission to the Solomon Islands where she would support Australian Army units dealing with civil unrest there. They docked in Cairns on September 11 2001.

Carlie’s boyfriend – now husband – Adam flew up to visit her. “We went to the pub and were having a great time when the lights and TV came on,” she recalls.

As events in the US unfolded on television, Navy shore patrols found their crew scattered throughout the city’s pubs and clubs and informed all to attend duty muster at 8am.

HMAS Canberra went ahead with the Solomons mission; Carlie remembers the islands as “hot and really pretty” and was fascinated by all the fireworks. Fellow sailors explained that she was looking at distant machine gun fire. “It was devastating what was going on there,” she says of her first real experience of the world outside Australia. One day in the islands, Maritime Commander Australia paid a flying visit, went into secret discussion with the skipper, and took off again. They were to prepare for the Gulf.

In Sydney six weeks later Carlie met The Green Team, experts in their fields

who ran the crew through relentless weeks of training for active duty.

HMAS Canberra sailed early in 2002 to join Australian, Japanese and US ships in the Gulf.

The group policed international waters, intercepting vessels supplying terrorist organisations.

“They looked like fishing boats,” she recalls, "but they were chockers with oil, weapons, drugs, money and other contraband.” She also remembers how odd it felt seeing the Australian and Japanese flags side by side, and reflects on the nature of war: “One day they’re your enemy, the next they’re your ally – if you have a common enemy.”

Carlie found herself in the thick of bullish dialogue between opposing sides when Australian ships were accused of straying into territorial waters, but says she stopped reading more than her job required: “Ignorance is bliss – there’s no point in being stressed for six months. If you go into action you worry about it then.”

Her communicator’s role also supported boarding parties, who ran “flat out 24 hours, jumping out of helicopters with a lot of gear”. Eventually she would ride a helicopter herself, but not for operational reasons. She was under the impression a pilot was doing joy flights for the sailors when he radioed her to put on the harness. Never a fan of flying, Carlie pointed to her fellow crew and looked up and said, “No thanks, sir. Look at all these people, they’d love to do it.” The pilot told her, “It’s a direction. Get on.” Having been finally winched aboard it was fun, she reflects.

Gulf R&R came in the form of regular visits to Dubai. While Carlie found the city a friendly place for tourists and sailors, Westerners, especially women, were not nearly as welcome in another city she visited, Kuwait City. There, in 50-degree heat, she was forbidden by locals from buying any kind of drink, and a male colleague had to order for her. The Kuwaitis regarded the West as having abandoned them after Iraqi forces had been driven out in 1991.

After returning to Australia, Carlie trans-

ferred to the supply ship HMAS Westralia, which in 1998 had suffered a disastrous engine room fire, killing four of its crew, and which has since been scrapped.

HMAS Canberra was scuttled in 2009 and is now a dive wreck off Barwon Heads.

Carlie and Adam married in 2005 and, as planned, she discharged from the Navy six years after signing up. She started at the Police Academy two weeks later and for the past two years has been a Detective Senior Constable in the Sex Offenders Unit. While Adam was “shocked” that she would leave a job she loved, Carlie wasn’t prepared to have children and leave them for six months while she was away at sea (she and Adam have three children now with a fourth on the way).

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hile at 35 her time in the Navy has long since passed, Carlie reflects that the service has great things to offer young people, with new levels of diversity and acceptance, and nowadays it even has Internet cafes on its ships.

She points out the good wages and a guaranteed job, but adds there is much more to Navy life. Sailors learn skills transferable to civilian careers, they travel (“I just got off the ship and there I was in the Maldives”), make close friends for life, gain a sense of fulfilment and enjoy great personal development.

“I don’t think I really understood how much I’d change in that six years,” Carlie says. “It does go really quickly. The person I came out as is not the person I went in.

The military is really good at opening your eyes – that the world is not really all about you.”

Five years ago Carlie and Adam moved to Gisborne. She joined Gisborne-Macedon RSL, partly to help sustain the traditions of Anzac Day, which as she points out is suffering a tragic gap in its heritage.

“We (Gulf War vets) got a Welcome Home parade in Perth and the crowd was six deep; Vietnam vets got paint thrown at them.” The RSL also treated returning Vietnam veterans poorly, with the result being the majority of members are now of advanced age. But following recent conflicts there are again younger people who can take the mantle. Carlie wears her medals on Anzac Day "as much for anybody else as for me." "It’s been going since 1991," she says of the current military action, "and there’s a new generation of soldiers and airmen deployed. I want to support them."

Carlie just wishes young people would join the RSL. "It’s about helping to educate the younger generation about what ANZAC means," she explains. "And if nothing else you get some awesome war stories!"

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The Gisborne Singers at last year’s Anzac Day observance.

Singers rehearse for May show The Gisborne Singers are well into rehearsals for Beethoven’s Mass in C. The program will also include three of the coronation anthems by Handel, of which one will be the ever popular Zadok the Priest.

This will be performed at the Catholic Church in Kyneton on Sunday May 15 and at the Barcham Theatre, Gisborne Secondary College, on Sunday May 22.

Both performances start at 3pm.

We are still looking for tenors and basses. If you are in a dither whether to join or not, hear what one of our longestablished choristers has to say about her involvement with the choir: “Being part of the Gisborne Singers is an important part of my life. It achieves many things that make my life better; from the uplifting of the soul when singing, to relaxation when listening to the others practise their parts (or listening

to the wonderful accompaniment by our pianist), to seeing myself and the choir develop both technique and a love for new music, to meeting new friends, being made to feel welcome, to having a good laugh.

"Being a member of the choir stimulates my brain, gives inspiration, exposes me to and teaches me about new music, makes me try my hardest, and allows me to contribute to the community.

"The Gisborne Singers make me proud when we perform. Nothing beats surprising the audience with an exceptional performance.

"The choir is led by an inspirational conductor and very well organised by a dynamic committee, who promote democracy and a high level of involvement by choir members. If I am away, choir is one of the things I truly do miss.” – Alison Kinghorn.

Young Voices of Macedon are the proud owners of a new Roland digital piano, the purchase of which was made possible by grants of $1,000 from the GREAT Association and $1,000 from the Gisborne branch of the Bendigo Bank.

The instrument produces a high quality sound and its portability will allow it to be used The new piano can be used for outdoor performances. at outdoor performances.

Montsalvat on Sunday May 1. But the Young Voices of Macedon are grateful for major project for the year is the Messe such generous local support.

Brève by Leo Delibes, to be performed We have been pleased to present in October with the Bendigo Youth Choir badges to this year’s Choir Captain, and senior members of the Resonance Medbh Harkin and to Vivo Leader, Ada Orchestra.

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Children from the age of five are Two-year service badges have been welcome to join the choir. There are awarded to Medbh, Aiofe and Trea Harkin, separate programs for the 5-8 age Cosimo Romeo, Hamish and Nathan West group and for older children. For further and Miette Sandercock. information phone 5426 4801 or email The choir is busy preparing for sdggome@patash.com.au. a performance at the Choralfest at

The Gallery Mt Macedon ‘Renewal’ is the exciting exhibition opening at The Gallery Mt Macedon on April 9.

Children from Mt Macedon Primary School have worked with their talented teacher and sculptor Paul Allen on an installation of ‘nests’ using found materials. What goes in the nests is still a mystery. You are invited to the opening on Saturday April 9 at 2pm and the works will be on show for the month. – Colleen

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Macedon Ranges Photographic Society

MONA curator to speak on Walsh's artistic vision

If you want to see how to create great black and white images, come along to the technical night on Monday April 11 when club president Deborah Mullins will demonstrate some of the ways to achieve interesting effects using both your camera and a range of photographic programs.

Coming up will be our general club night on Tuesday May 3 including the inhouse judging of another photo challenge: groups of 10 people will have been given the same three images a few weeks before – the fun part will be seeing what they each chose to do with them!

At our technical night on Monday May 9 we have a guest speaker, Andrew Thomas, who will show us his images from the national parks of America. Andrew has visited the vast majority of them so it will

Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society (ADFAS)

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Participants, facilitators and models at the fabulous and very successful portrait workshop held at the end of February. be an evening full of inspirations.

The society meets twice per month at the Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House at 59 Main Road.

New members are most welcome.

For more information please contact Deborah Mullins on 0411 530 015 or visit the website: www.macedon-ranges-photography.org. au or our Facebook page.

Prime performance from Players The Mount Players has just completed a successful season of the Scottish drama The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, adapted

by Jay Presson Allen from Muriel Spark’s 1961 novel.

Tightly directed by Andrew Meldrum, ‘Brodie’ tells the tale of a teacher who, determined to mould her students according to her personal ideals, leaves tragedy and corruption in her wake.

Jean Brodie was played by Karen Hunt and involved not just an excellent characterisation of a wilful and ultimately vulnerable woman but the delivery of a daunting amount of dialogue. The impact on Brodie’s students was poignantly highlighted by excellent performances from Julia Santamaria and Cherry Servis as the youthful and older versions of Sandy, who is ultimately, despite her

Dancing, singing, music, acting and roller-skating rehearsals are well under way for May-June’s Xanadu. More on this 1980s fantasy musical in next month’s Gazette.

For tickets to the show please visit www.themountplayers.com or phone 5426 1892.

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Miss Brodie (Karen Hunt) waxes lyrical on art to her class. Picture: Karlana Santamaria early lack of religion, drawn to becoming a nun in her middle years.

Congratulations to Andrew, producer Allie Clare and their entire cast and crew for a gripping, quality production, which the company has submitted as its entry to this year’s Victorian Drama League Awards.

ADFAS members are looking forward with anticipation to Thursday April 14, when Jane Clark, Senior Research Curator at MONA in Hobart, will talk about the unconventional and groundbreaking visual art experience that awaits the viewer at MONA. In ‘David Walsh’s Bold Experiment: the evolving Museum of Old and New Art’, Jane Clark will argue that owner David Walsh hopes to challenge conventional approaches to art at least Gallery owner in part through sensory David Walsh. shock and disequilibrium.

Details: Thursday April 14, 7pm for 7.30pm at Kyneton Town Hall. The lecture is followed by local wine and supper.

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Latest ‘Next Generation Concert' coming up Braemar College, Sunday April 17, 2.30pm

Merinda Shaw, Hazel Shaw and Jo Garner enjoyed March’s film.

Film Society meets Charlie Members of the Macedon Ranges Film Society sat spellbound as actor David Gulpilil in the 2013 film Charlie's Country, becomes disillusioned and confused in coming to terms with his country being taken over by white people. Gone are the days of living off the land as his sense of self is slowly eroded. Director Rolf de Heer confronts the viewer with stark images as he shows us the impact some decisions have on the first Australians.

The mood in April is bound to be lighter when the 3D computer-animated comedy-drama Inside Out is shown.

When 11-year-old Riley moves with her family to San Francisco, maintaining a settled state becomes difficult as joy, sadness, anger, fear and disgust vie for top position in Riley’s emotional life.

The Macedon Ranges Film Society meets on the second Wednesday of every month at the Woodend Community Centre. Film notes and an informal supper are part of the evening. MRFS is a membership-based club so initial enquiries must be made by emailing mrfilmsociety@gmail.com or by phoning Lorraine on 5427 0921 or Christine on 5427 1011.

Over the past few years, the MITCH Next Generation concerts have presented an entire program of the best new, young musicians in the Central Highlands.

MITCH (Music in the Central Highlands) is proud to present the 2016 concert in the glorious 19th century main hall at Braemar College.

For the first time, the 2016 performers are drawn from all the Macedon Ranges secondary schools as well as the Resonance String Orchestra.

MITCH Music Director Henry Vyhnal said, “This year, I have been inundated with requests from Macedon Ranges music teachers to present their very best students. I have had enough requests to present two concerts."

Bookings can be made via the Contact and Payment page on our website www.mitch.org.au

Dancer returns as teacher Fourth-generation Gisborne resident Chloe Ritchie has begun teaching in Gisborne with Carmel Amelia School of Dance following successful tours with the Australian Institute Matt Jewell Photography for Performing Arts and Glee Club Australia to Los Angeles, Florida and New York City and also performing at Disneyland, Disneyworld, Universal Studios Hollywood and Florida, Knotts Berry Farm and Hollywood Christmas Parade.

Chloe has had the opportunity to learn from Australian and international teachers and choreographers, American directors and casting agents. She loves teaching and encouraging children to dance with a focus on performance elements. Her aim is to ensure children learn new skills and always walk out of class with a smile on their face.

Class details are available from carmelameliadance@ gmail.com or phone 0438 322 371.

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This month the club will be stepping out on Fridays at the following locations: April 1 Macedon Town Walk 8 Mt Macedon-Mt Towong 15 Railway tunnels 22 Long Forest 29 Pine plantation, Blackwood Road.

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Sporty novels for kids As autumn approaches, a new season of sports starts up for kids, and there are lots of great novels to tie in to their favourite physical activity.

Chapter book readers will love Sporty Kids or Boyz Rule series both by Felice Arena, a great equivalent to Billie B Brown or Hey Jack level and gender inclusive topics such as tennis, Auskick, golf and fishing. Slightly harder, the Jake Maddox series covers pursuits like bmx racing, softball, skateboarding or cycling to name a few. Wimpy kid fans will love Shamini Flint’s Diary of a Sport Star nine book series that includes books on taekwondo, golf and swimming.

Dance lovers will adore Silver Shoes by Samantha Ellen that features different styles such as hip hop, ballroom, tap and jazz. Young fans will find the six books in the Netball Gems

by Lisa Gibbs makes the grade, whilst for older readers Netball Dreamz by Leanne Vernon is an entertaining trilogy.

Focusing on the global game of football (aka soccer) is Tim Cahill’s new younger reader series called Tiny Timmy whilst middle grade fans can get into Megs by Neil Montagna Wallace or Jasper Zammit by Deb Abela. Cricket fans who marvel at David Warner’s skills will enjoy his fun eight book series called Kaboom Kid whilst Michael Wagner’s Maxx Rumble series follows one team across a whole season over seven books each for cricket, Aussie Rules and soccer. Basketball is the focus in Felice Arena’s funny book Whippernsnapper and for older teens Kwame Alexander’s clever rap verse novel Crossover is about two court loving brothers.

Shane Crawford’s footy meets fantasy series Kick it to Nick or Israel Folau’s rugby series Izzy are proven winners with 8-12 year olds. Cyril Rioli’s Fox Swift series and Michael Hyde’s teen novel Footy Dreaming are perfect for those who’ve read all the AFL Specky Magee books.

Picture books by Ben Sullivan such as Let’s have a hit (tennis) and Pass it here (soccer) will delight early childhood readers, not to mention the bright 32 page stories of Dwayne Russell’s Jackson’s Footy or Matt Zurbo’s I Love Footy. The prize this month is from Lorraine Wilson’s AFL Footy Kids series (Penguin Books) which has a book for each team. The Essendon one will go to the first one to visit the GREAT office proving they barrack for that team.

Baringo strives for first ‘Hat’ Baringo Food & Wine Co. is striving to become the first eatery on the southern slopes of the Macedon ranges to achieve hatted recognition from the industry peers.

Baringo owner Gary Harley has announced the appointment of top chef Hal Riches, ex Duttons Enotica, Verve, Syracuse as Head Chef starting after Easter. Hal describes his cooking style as rustic elegant southern European and his new menu will be available for lunch and dinner Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Gary Harley, left, and Head chef Hal will share the kitchen with Hal Riches in the bistro at Baringo. fabulous chef Eriko Pannam who offers her Japanese Izakaya menu from his 300-label collection. for lunch and dinner on Tuesday, The Baringo concept has been a Wednesday and Thursday and has great success since its completion developed quite a fan club with both last November with cafe, functions locals and visitors. Gary says the and the theatre with its 500 film club unique offer of east and west is a winmembership all being well patronised. win for Baringo.

Gary believes the last piece in Hal will launch his new menu on the jigsaw was the European Bistro April 8. and having Hal on board will be a Wine Manager Braden Robb will major leap forward in their aim to be match wines with all of Hal’s dishes awarded one hat this year.

Cold didn’t dampen Day on the Red

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The fourth annual Day on the Red Music Festival was another success as hundreds of keen fans rolled in despite the very chilly weather!

The impressive lineup of local musicians certainly didn’t disappoint those who braved the cold with folk/ blues duo Jarrod Shaw caption and Sarah Wilkinson and alternative rock duo ‘Sparrow and had them dancing into the night. the Spark’ providing the standout Day on the Red is not just performances of the day. about the music, with 100% This festival was the first of ticket sales going directly to be held at its new home of to the locally-based NGO, Sankey Reserve which proved Cambodian Kids Foundation. to be the perfect location and will We would love to thank all of our see the event grow into a major incredible musicians, sound crew community gathering in years to and volunteers who gave their come. Also new to the festival this time and talents to support such year was the range of food stalls a great cause! and bar which helped to keep the See you next year! crowd warm before Growl Lands Jimmy O’Hare

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Pop up the Mount for yodelling, writing, conversations and music April gardens at Duneira are in full autumnal colour, while the homestead will host a number of fascinating events this month!

Gisborne Artists Society The Gisborne Artists Society annual show held over the first weekend of March drew good crowds with sales producing an excellent result for the society’s charity, the Gisborne Oaks. Pictured above are visitors admiring some of the artworks and below is the society’s President, Tricia Kaye, with a great supporter of the Arts in the Macedon Ranges, Athol Guy, who officially opened the show on March 4.

Writers of all sorts are invited to join Rosalie Ham, author of The Dressmaker, in a Writer’s Masterclass on Sunday April 3.

For those who enjoy music AND comedy, you can’t go past Offenbach’s Comic Opera “Le 66” performed by Shoestring Opera Melbourne on Sunday April 3. It’s a yodeling bundle of laughs taking the audience through a series of calamities as two teenagers hitchhike their way through the Alps of Europe. Tickets include a glass of sparkling wine on the balcony before the performance.

The Sutherland Trio will delight with their performance A Tale of Two Prodigies on April 16. They’ll perform favourites for the piano trio ranging from Mozart, to Mendelssohn and Piazzollo.

See the inspiring young musicians of Monash Sinfonia in concert at St Ambrose Church on Sunday April 17, performing great string works by Corelli, Vivaldi, Joe Chindamo and Josef Suk. Join a Book Discussion on Shylock is My Name by Howard Jacobsen on Sunday April 17. And join Julian Burnside QC in a conversation about language over some wine and cheese on Saturday April 16. Argue if you dare!

Open Gardens, Garden Tours and House Tours are also scheduled. See www.duneira.com.au for information and tickets.

Renowned choir returns to Macedon Following on from three highly acclaimed concerts given here in 2015 by the Australian Chamber Choir this magnificent group will return to the Church of the Resurrection on Saturday, April 2 at 3pm to perform Mass in B Minor by J S Bach The concert will include choir, soloists and period instruments and will take place at the Anglican Church of the Resurrection, Macedon, a venue renowned for its acoustics and which has hosted many fine concerts over the years.

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Along the path in the Reserve in Hamilton Street, shoppers with an interest in gardening can find a huge range of plants of all sizes and varieties, from seedlings to many mature trees and shrubs, reasonably priced, from Plant One On Me. See the advertisement on page 21 for more details of specials available at the June and July Olde Time Markets.

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Santo and Cheryl have been stallholders at the Gisborne Market for more than 10 years. Each month they bring a delicious array of berries for us to choose from which usually includes strawberries blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and cherries, according to the season. Berries are the power energy food of the century. Packed with vitamins and anti-oxidants they are great for the whole family to enjoy in smoothies, fruit drinks, jellies, salads and desserts.

If you want to try your skills at jam making in particular this is the place to buy your fresh Plant One On Me has a large area of plants and trees on display. berries in bulk and give it a try.

First Sunday every month Santo’s of family migrated to Australia back in 1959. They have been involved in growing fruit themselves for many years andGoldfields it is a Honey has been providing Wild Trout’s Men’s and Women’s Headwear am pm Australian family affair with the sons and daughters all honey varieties and honeyis one of the many stalls that is a regular at based products for the people of Central Hamilton Street-Aitken Streetis in Healesville, a involved.

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Victoria for over 20 years. *Please note dogs in popular placenot for permitted some of Victoria’s best berry They have been attending the Gisborne market precinct* growers and, as well as Gisborne, they visit Time a Olde Market for many years and number of other markets around Melbourne have educated their loyal customers each month. They love the Gisborneabout Marketthe many different types of honey, for its great customers all year round, good their flavours and their Cheryl and health Santobenefits. from T and I find good value and friendly organisation and the nice setting underYou the will Strawberries. shady trees.

– Rosemaryservice Davies at the Goldfields Honey Stall Gisborne Tennis Club juniors Rohan Nicol and Ebony Mortimer were at Site 62 on the corner opposite the presented with the GREAT Gisborne Gazette Sportsperson Awards in late Mechanics Institute. Mention seeing this February. The awards are based on assessments made by teams played article in the Gazette and provide your Goldfields Honey will fill your own container against throughout the season. own container and they will fill it for $6

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Grand Tour flag-off

The GREAT Macedon Grand Tour will be flagged off from Gisborne by members of the GREAT Association at 9am on Saturday April 2, opposite the Court House.

The featured marquee this year is Morgan and there will be some of these great old cars as well as up to 100 other The Morgan marque is featured. makes to see, so get down to Hamilton Street to view them as Visitors browse among the stalls on Shire.

Aitken Street. they head off for their weekend tour of the

GREAT Centre volunteer

Jo Rosochodski Hey! I’m Jo. I’m studying the Master View of the market from the Hamilton of Publishing and Street office.

Communications at the University of Melbourne.

My special talents include avoiding my uni assignments and drinking unhealthy amounts of tea.

The inaugural presentation of the I’ve been helpingGazette Award was made Gisborne out with the editing, formatting and social media last month to Gisborne Singers at the Gisborne Gazette for about six weeks. I’ve member Margaret Brockman. As the major of the Grand An enthusiastic team sponsor of volunteers fromTour, the GREAT Association manages thein Gisborne lived for about 10 years,the although Margaret was awarded prize GREAT members witheach a Olde Time Market held present on the tour firstorganisers Sunday of month, from 9am to somehow 2pm. every I still manage get as the winter choir member who hadtosold cheque thiscollection year’s event.

Funds raisedtowards from the of stall fees are returned to the community in thehow most tickets to one of the choir’s surprised by frosty it is.

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many and varied ways, such as grants to community groups or sponsoring of community events.

The GREAT Association and other volunteers also produce the monthly Gisborne Gazette and distribute it throughout the south ward of the Macedon Ranges Shire.

If you would like to become involved in any facet of this community service, please contact one of the following people: GREAT president Phyllis Boyd, 0431 063 119, secretary Ian Boyd, 0417 059 525, or treasurer Graeme Millar, 5428 2522.

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Kids Corner

SCHOOL’S IN

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School captains at Bullengarook We would like to take the opportunity to introduce our new school captains at Bullengarook Secondary Campus. We have a great new student leadership team who are all looking forward to an exciting and busy year.

Our male Captain is James Cunningham and ViceCaptain is Shane Burtonclay.

James and Shane have been a great team for a number of years and work well James Cunningham Shane Burtonclay together.

Our female Co-captains are Hannah Barkman and Jessica Espie and our Vice-Captain is Paris Ryan-Ford.

The candidates made speeches in front of the whole campus and the voting was very hotly contested and close, especHannah Barkman ially with the Jessica Espie girls.

The role of the school captains is vital to the smooth running of the campus. The captains are relied upon to be great role models, assist younger students, demonstrate excellent behaviour in and out of the classroom and to be team players. They represent the school at community events such as Anzac Day and Remembrance Day as well as conducting tours for new families. We are Paris Ryan-Ford confident that we have a great student leadership team in place that will make our campus an even better place to learn new skills and become valued members of our community.

James Cunningham and Garry Heald

Holy Cross would like to introduce our School Captains for 2016, Samuel Gordon, Hayden Legro (Vice-Captain), Sarah Mitrevics and Amber Clarke (Vice-Captain), pictured with Principal Sandra Ritchie.

Good start to the year at Holy Cross While the start to the school year can be very hectic for families, it is nice to be able to say that the year has started smoothly with a real sense of calmness.

Our Preps and other new students have all settled in well and our Grade 6 buddies have taken on their responsible roles with enthusiasm and kindness.

Our school was very busy over the holidays being cleaned for the new year, with new carpet in our junior classes and some new chairs too!

It was lovely to come back to but someone had to co-ordinate that over the holidays, so a big thank you to our school Principal who didn’t mind

giving up so much of her holidays.

Our PFA team did another wonderful job organising our welcome barbecue in the first week back.

We had perfect weather which made it an even better night for our new families to meet our school community.

After the success of our car raffle last year, we also launched our 2016 Money Tree raffle on the night. With 55 prizes to be won, plus two early bird prizes, get your tickets early. The total prize pool value is $22,584! There are more details in our newsletter.

This will be our only fundraiser for the school this year, so we’ve made it a big one!

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Gisborne Primary learns the power of mindfulness Hello again from the GPS school captains.

Kelly from MindSchool visited all the grades to talk about mindfulness.

We were taught to take very deep breaths and used pinwheels to show angry breathing versus calm breathing.

Another popular simulation was observing the behaviour of glitter in a jar of water when shaken and at rest. We have been using some of these techniques in the classroom.

Practising mindfulness for just a few seconds, a few times a day, can make an enormous difference to emotional regulation and concentration.

In Grade 5/6 for integrated studies, we have been focusing on Asia. Some of the

ladies from the canteen have done some cooking with the students. We made sushi and fried rice; it was a great day for all to experience. We want to say thank you to the chefs for giving up their time to help out.

There was also the family picnic night which was a great and fun outing for all the kids. Sausages and drinks were provided as well.

Gisborne Primary School students dominated both individual and relay events at the district swimming carnival in late February. Twenty-six representatives attended the divisional event, with nine of them progressing to the regional finals.

Emily, Philip and David McCall

Macedon cleans up Children at Macedon Primary School fill a bag in the Clean up Australia (Schools) Day with the help of teacher Anthony Bortolot. Picture: Ron Weste

St Brigid’s young leaders master ‘the little’

Lyn and Errel from Bunnings Sunbury assisted the Gardening Club to pot seedlings and seeds into biodegradable containers.

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Kaitlyn Bottrell is a Grade 6 student at Gisborne Primary School.

She is a self driven student who is highly motivated inside the classroom and also in her extra curricular activities.

Kaitlyn is always willing to help others and consistently works to the best of her abilities.

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the speaker that they could take away and include in their leadership roles.

For the whole day the main theme was ‘MASTER THE LITTLE!’ which focused on leaders doing the little things right and well.

Overall it was a fabulous day and, just remember, if you focus on the big you will miss out on the little.

Happy Easter from all at St Brigid’s community.

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All year 6 students travelled to the city on March 2 to attend the “National Young Leaders Day” that was Molly-Leigh filled with 4000 students Murphy who were inspired by speakers sharing their experiences of leadership.

While listening to the amazing stories of leadership the students had an opportunity to write some things about

More than 60 people attended the Gisborne Cemetery on March 16 to be informed and entertained by cemetery trustee Eddie Gardiner on the Historical Society’s annual cemetery walk.

Eddie took guests on a walk of over an hour during which he spoke about those buried here who had a significant impact on the life of the town.

He was ably assisted by his ‘runner’ Bob Tour leader Eddie Gardiner, centre, with Historical Society president Graeme Coggin and Morton. some of the guests at the walk.

New Gisborne Primary camps by the sea Our Year 4 students went to Camp Wilkin in Anglesea on March 8 and 9.

On the first day we went to the Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre in Queenscliff. We found out lots of cool facts about sea animals. I learnt that starfish are not actually starfish, they are sea stars!

They have eyes on the ends of their arms.

The next morning, after a yummy breakfast of toast and orange juice (not mixed together!), we went off to do camp activities.

There were low ropes, the leap of faith, a flying fox and archery. My favourite was the flying fox. We also did an estuary discovery session, netting lots of little fish.

I think the best part about camp was standing at the top of the lighthouse.

We walked all 136 steps up to the top of Splitpoint Lighthouse. After looking out at the amazing view we then walked all the way back down again.

The group I was in tried to shout out to the other groups, but we were so high up, they couldn’t hear us.

Camp was awesome because we had lots of fun, but were learning at the same time.

By Sophie Culpan, Year 4

The campers at Splitpoint Lighthouse...where they all walked all the way – up 136 steps – to the top of the lighthouse.

Grade 5 and 6 boys enjoyed the aths sports day at Dixon Field on March 16.

Mount Macedon Primary School sculptures at The Gallery In Term 1 Mount Macedon Primary School designed clay sculptures with the topic of renewal. We put the sculptures in a stick nest covered in plastic bags heated by a heat gun by our art teacher Mr Allan.

Our work is being exhibited at The Gallery Mount Macedon from April 4 to May 1. The Gallery display is going to be awesome with lots of great art works.

On March 16 we had our sports carnival at Dixon Field in Gisborne.

The Foundation to grade two did the fun events on the field with balls and

frisbees while the Grade three to six competed to break their PBs and to get into the inter-school athletics in Term 4. We all had lots of fun!

Our Junior School Council held a ‘Random Day’ on March 18 to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital appeal. “We dressed up as whatever we wanted to,” Henry, a Junior School Council representative, said. “The JSC thought it was a really good idea.” It has been a fun and exciting term here at MMPS! William Shaddock, Ben Bergodaz and Kyal Tunley

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GISBORNE SECONDARY COLLEGE

Scholarship winners for Year 7 announced

What’s on @ GSC with Eshe Lane and Sean Doherty

This year’s Year 7 scholarships were announced at a special assembly on March 10.

The winners are (from left): Joseph Daulatzai (Academic), Emily Zumstein (Arts), Zoe Smith (Academic), Hannah Monk (Sport), Marlow ChoiHatcher (Academic) and Logan Harbridge (Sport).

The past month has been buzzing with activity here at GSC. Our Year 12s got creative and dressed up for the annual swimming carnival that was held at the Gisborne Aquatic Centre.

Despite the temperature being close to 40 degrees, everyone enjoyed themselves and Ross Watt house took the win for the first time in 10 years.

On March 8 we celebrated International Women’s Day with our traditional girls’ breakfast. Our one hundred Year 11 girls and many valued guests from the community, including local doctors and council members, gathered in the new theatre that morning.

Eshe started the morning with an introduction about what the day means to her. She welcomed Chyloe Kurdas, Female Development Manager for the AFL, as the guest speaker. Chyloe’s presentation was inspiring. She spoke about her own personal journey and the necessity for gender equality in our society.

After tea and delicious food, we returned to the theatre for a question panel. Overall the morning received extremely positive feedback and was deemed a success. The boys were also involved in a session; theirs was focused on dealing with stress and overall mental wellbeing. A representative from Victoria Police, Inspector Ryan Irwin, spoke about how police officers deal with stress and where help is available.

Each of the eight houses is allowed one fundraising week a year and in March, Ross Watt’s week was sports-themed. Activities included a colour run, teachers against students games and a sports’ dress up day. The money raised from this week goes towards our sports department which helps to pay for sports uniforms and essential equipment.

This past term has been packed with hard work and activity and we’re sure everyone will enjoy a well-deserved Easter break.

Relay swim teams perform strongly Ben, Oliver and Patrick – three of our Senior Boys swim team – posted a Divisional Swim Meet record for the second year running for their 4 x 50m freestyle relay. Fourth member Kaleb Laker also finished a strong first in his 400m freestyle final.

Liberty Weetman in Year 8 ended up having to “swim up” into the 4 x 50m freestyle relay with 16-year-old girls. Swimming the second leg of the relay, Liberty extended the team’s lead, which was maintained throughout to see the girls take first place.

Competing against six other district colleges, GSC placed third overall.

International Women’s Day panel members and change agents Tracey McGuire (Education) Pauline Neal (Macedon Ranges Shire – Health) Eshe Lane and Chyloe Kurdas (Women’s Football)

International Women’s Day at GSC Sassafras Gallus shows off her haul of first and second place ribbons.

Leading women from our community were invited to breakfast in the Barcham Theatre for this special annual event at GSC on March 8. They were welcomed by College Captain Eshe Lane in her address about what International Women’s Day meant to her and the reason why she chose to invite Chyloe Kurdas – AFL Victoria’s Female Football Manager – as guest speaker.

Chyloe’s speech was inspirational, direct, touching and honest and it left us with thoughts and questions about our own lives and the path we follow. All Year 11 girls were in attendance and they had the opportunity to ask a panel of mentors and fellow students questions in regards to their opinions and experiences.

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Win tickets to two days of historic motor racing South Gisborne resident and Austin 7 Club member Noel Wilcox organises Historic Winton, Australia’s largest and most popular all-historic motor race meeting.

Always held on the last full weekend in May (28-29 this year) at Winton Motor Raceway near Benalla, non-stop action features over 400 historic racing cars and motorbikes from the 1920s to the 1980s. This year is the 40th Historic Winton.

The Austin 7 Club, which runs the event with assistance from the Historic Motorcycle Racing Association Vic, has five double weekend passes, valued at $120 each, for Gisborne Gazette readers. Claim your free

If you have an item to share, phone the Editor on 5428 2795 or email editor@gisbornegazette.org.au

Congratulations to Gisborne netballer Maddy Stewart (pictured) who represented Victoria at the 21/U National Netball Championships last month in Launceston.

Well done to the person who left the box of free limes in the post office boxes hall in Gisborne. What a generous offer!

The renovations at the Uniting Church on Brantome Street are now complete.

There is an opportunity for anyone to take a look on April 16 from 10am to noon. Pop in for a free coffee and a look around.

Macedon Musings with Melanie Fattore

Well done Helen Gray and Megan Geary who have got the women’s netball competition up and running for a second year at the Gisborne Secondary College Stadium. The 22 teams involving about 200 women play on Wednesday nights, with the finals to be fought out in late Term 2.

Gisborne was jumping on Saturday March 12 when the two Gisborne Cricket teams playing at the Gardiner and Sankey ovals pulled off incredible come-from-behind wins in the district’s grand finals. See the report on page 25.

Gisborne Library Get set for the Minecraft challenge on Thursday April 7 from 2.30 to 4pm and on Friday, April 8 from 10.30 to noon. Laptops supplied. Bookings in person at the library or over the phone on 5428 3962.

IT support is available on Tuesday mornings from 10 to noon. Bookings essential.

Storytime, Toddler time, Rhyme time and Saturday stories are back on. Come and join us for fun sessions full of songs, stories and fun activities.

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tickets at the GREAT Centre by answering this question: “The Austin A35 is celebrating which birthday at 2016 Historic Winton?”

Noel sums up: “Historic Winton just gets bigger and better. The best part is getting up close to amazing, valuable vehicles and chatting to their very proud owners. If you arrive in a classic or special-interest car or bike, then join the spectator car park. Families bring picnics and barbecues, and many camp for the weekend. There’s something for everyone.”

For further information, phone Noel on 5428 2689 or email noelwilcox@rocketmail. com or visit www.historicwinton.org

Autumn heralds the end of summer sports such as tennis and cricket and the beginning of the major winter pursuits: namely footy and netball — while tennis doesn’t draw breath and just keeps on keeping on! Before we go any further, just a couple of shout outs for great results over the summer: Macedon’s C3 junior tennis team, which was premier, and the Macedon Junior Cricket Club’s U16s outfit which ended the season as runner-up.

The convoy of Defenders forms up in South Gisborne.

Defender Salute Rally trip report On January 29 this year, the last Land Rover Defender to be produced at the Solihul (UK) plant rolled off the production line. To mark the end of 67 years of continuous production of the classic-shaped Land Rover, the Land Rover Owner’s Club of Victoria held a Defender Salute Rally in the Gisborne area on March 6.

Starting at Diggers Rest, 29 Defenders, accompanied by 27 earlier models, followed a scenic route through farmlands to Toolern Vale and Gisborne, before finishing up at the Gisborne Peak Winery for lunch.

At the end of the rally, all 56 vehicles formed up from oldest to newest and, led by Steve Ringe’s 1949 Series 1, entered the winery in an impressive convoy, with the newest Defender in the convoy, a 2016 Defender 90 Heritage Edition, bringing up the rear.

Attention is now turned to footy, which for the Macedon Junior Football Club means the season opener on April 17. Great news for the club already though: former player Jacob McNicol has been selected in the TAC U18 squad for 2016, which is a great achievement.

Macedon Auskick will begin on April 16 and run until June 18, with all sessions on Saturday morning from 9-10am at Clifford Reserve in Greene Street. Auskick has new coordinators in Catherine O’Connor and Trinette Lewis, who have graciously stepped up to the plate. All registrations and payments can be made at www.aflauskick. com.au ; simply enter Macedon into the location finder. Any queries can be directed to Catherine 0412 098 206 or Trinette 0409 700 450.

Finally, the latest news from the CFA flea market is that this year’s event was a great success. All monies are being tallied at present and I shall let you know of results when finalised. Happy Easter holidays to all our wonderful school students.

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Journey to Wolfscrag PART 2 Last month’s article ended with Curr and his two companions arriving at the Bush Inn about nine in the evening and being served supper...

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Edward Micklethwaite Curr (1820-1889), squatter, arrived in Victoria in 1841. His observations on the Aboriginal people, on early Melbourne and on squatting life were later

published as Recollections of Squatting in Victoria. This is the second part of a chapter detailing his journey to Wolfscrag station near Heathcote, which he was to manage, with a night at Gisborne’s old Bush Inn on the way.

aving supped, we adjourned to the open air for a smoke, after which two of our number took possession of the vacant sofas in the sitting-room, whilst the third was accommodated in some other part of the house.

Our rest in such a place, it may easily be imagined, was of a very equivocal description; in fact, the songs and shouts of those drinking in the bar, which continued till nearly daylight, the remonstrances of the landlord, the cries of a child … and the unsavoury odour of our muttonbird feather pillows, together with certain animalculine* inconveniences, made sleep all but impossible.

The Bush Inn on Hamilton Street, 1854, sketched by Alfred VIckers.

When morning came, having hung a pair or two of horse-hobbles, a gun, hundred yards off, the shadows of the perfor-med our ablutions in the creek, stock-whip, some tin dishes, pannikins, a trees fell on a tumble-down edifice, (doubly welcome after a feverish night) rickety looking-glass and other odds and and our toilet on its banks, we called for constructed of bark and poles lashed ends appertaining to the gentle craft of our bill … together with thongs of bullock hide, squatting, were set three rough stools; Mounting our horses, we rode over which I learned was the shed in which and on the mantelpiece were disposed, to the quarters of the Crown Lands the shearing and wool-pressing were evidently with some regard to effect, a Commissioner, which, with the barracks of carried on. From the huts, no grass or couple of Hall’s powder canisters of a the mounted police under his command, herbage could be seen; the dust from flaming red colour; a horse’s hoof; some were only a mile or so from the inn, and the lately yarded flocks slowly drifted in blue paper boxes containing Seidlitz in exchange for his breakfast, gave him a cloud down the desolate valley and powders (the overseer’s substitute for an account of our miserable night, of the whole scene, from a sheep-farmer’s soda water); a meerschaum pipe, with which he took a more serious view than point of view, was as disheartening as a large glass-stoppered druggist’s bottle we had done; debating whether he would could well be imagined. The sterility of as a centrepiece containing three pints of renew the license of the publican who the spot indeed was more noticeable, sherry-coloured liquid and labelled butyr allowed his customers to drink and conduct of course, when contrasted with the rich of antimony. themselves uproariously after 10 o’clock, country through which we had travelled In one wall of the hut there was an as that seemed to him the hour at which from Melbourne, and it will be easily aperture of about a foot square, cut travellers who were not drunk should be imagined that my companions offered no through the slabs as a window, before allowed to go to sleep. congratulations on my prospects. which was drawn on strings a little curtain Having unsaddled and tethered the of white calico. The outer door, which fter leaving the Bush Inn, it took horses in one of the gullies on some always stood open by day, was secured at us two days of leisurely riding and coarse grass, we entered the overseer’s night by a bar; and a couple of woolpacks, following wrong roads to reach Wolfscrag hut, the interior of which was scarcely an nailed to the tie-beams and reaching the ... and certainly the aspect of my new improvement on its outward appearance. ground, supplied the place of doors to the home and its surroundings was anything It consisted of three rooms, one of which two smaller apartments. but inviting. was a store in which were kept the On arriving, we had been met by the The run, a good deal of which we had flour, tea, sugar, meat-cask etc. for the overseer, who ushered us into the hut passed through on our way to the huts, establishment; another was the bedroom and formally put me in possession of the might be described as a mass of barren of the overseer’s female servant; whilst the premises, with the air of one who was quartz ranges, between which were a few principal apartment did duty as kitchen, relinquishing what he evidently looked on long narrow flats, watered by small creeks dining room and overseer’s bedroom and as a very complete little establishment. and very poorly grassed. was arranged in this way: On one side Of the correctness of his views on this and close to the fireplace stood a rough The establishment consisted of two subject it hardly needed the smile, which bedstead, an opossum rug spread over slab huts, each about 15 feet by 10, one I thought I detected on the faces of my which concealed the bed clothes beneath. occupied by the men and the other by the friends, to remind me that some diversity In the centre of the room there was a large of opinion might exist. There was a overseer and his servant. They stood on sea-chest which served as a table and at momentary lull as we sat down and the a hillside not far from the creek, and in the the fireplace, which occupied the whole of eyes of each wandered voluntarily over flat below were three flocks of sheep in one end of the building and was almost the hut and took stock of its contents. It hurdle-yards; a moveable watch-box in as large as one of the smaller rooms, the was clean in its way, but very comfortless which the hutkeeper slept standing in the as I thought then; later on I got used to supper was being cooked – to no small space between them. things still rougher. After a moment, the increase of a heat already excessive.

On the side of the range, some three friend who accompanied me broke the Against the walls, around which were

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silence, remarking as he turned towards me, “The hut is well enough, though rather small: I assure you we don’t think this bad in the bush.” “As tight as a nut, sir” said the overseer, interposing and looking up at the ridge-pole, evidently pleased; “I had it new barked in spring. You’ll find everything very comfortable and dry,” continued he, addressing me.

“A grand thing, sir, a dry hut; a grand thing! My old one at Western Port used to leak like a sieve and we were always wet. But I dare say, gentlemen, you are hungry after your ride.” And turning to the servant, he ordered supper.

In due time the sea-chest table was covered with a clean towel; three willowpattern plates in more or less dilapidated plight were placed upon it; an old pint pannikin partially filled with clay and topped up with mutton fat from the frying pan, with a bit of old shirt wrapped round a stick stuck in the centre for a wick, did duty as a lamp; some old knives and forks made their appearance from the store-room, whilst a round wooden box supplied the place of a salt cellar.

Beside each plate the servant laid a pint tin pannikin and a slice of damper.

Everything was clean and the tinware bright as silver. After these preliminary steps had been taken, some rather coarse brown sugar was put in the pannikins which were then filled with tea from an iron kettle that was simmering by the fire and finally a leg of mutton was transferred on the end of a large skewer, amidst clouds of vapour from the iron pot in which it was boiling, to the tin dish on the table, the overseer at this stage of the proceedings inviting us cordially to “sit in” and have supper whilst it was hot. It certainly was hot and so were we – and no danger of us, at least, getting cool.

The atmosphere of the room, the fire, the vapour, the odour of the “fat lamp”, the scalding hot tea and the reeking mutton, were neither pleasant nor inviting, but as there was no preferable alternative, we did “sit in” to the edge of the sea-chest on our three-legged stools and, setting to work manfully, acquitted ourselves as well as could have been expected of novices under the circumstances.

Today the Wolfscrag Run is commemorated in the Wolfscrag land form, an area between McIvor Creek and the Campaspe River. *Animalcule: archaic term meaning ‘small animals’ and often used to refer to creatures such as bugs, fleas, mice etc.

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Members of the McIntyre Cup team that won the flag despite a tie in the final.

Dragons win two flags In a fitting end to a great season for Gisborne Cricket Club, Gisborne came back from a perilous situation to win the GDCA McIntyre Cup against Diggers Rest on Saturday March 19. Starting the day needing a further 82 runs with five wickets in hand, things went pear-shaped quickly for the Dragons as they lost coach Simon Harman, Clinton Young and Tahir Afridi for an excellent half-century. The score was 8/169 as the Nolan brothers came together, still needing 47. Older brother Darcy took the lead and Geordy stuck around as the chase target steadily decreased.

Still needing 25 to win, Geordy Nolan got himself out, leaving a badly injured Jay King to come in as number 11 to support Darcy. The two batted carefully and slowly ate into the margin, until only five runs were needed for a famous win. A massive crowd had gathered at Gardiner and the pressure was immense on all players.

The Diggers’ bowler put one on Darcy’s legs and he whipped it away for four to tie the scores. Next ball he was caught behind, leaving a fantastic game of cricket to end in a tie. As Gisborne finished higher on the ladder, the Cup was presented to the Dragons! It was an outstanding performance from Darcy Nolan who once again hit the winning runs against Diggers in a Grand Final to show he is the ultimate finisher! Jay King was full of courage with ball and bat and Afridi was a very important contributor. A team effort full of character under great pressure.

In C Grade at Sankey Reserve, the Gisborne boys also started poorly in their run chase, with Callum Jackman (37) and Bryce Williamson (24) out early after a solid partnership last week. Father and son combination Tim and Sam McCaskill came together still needing 69 for a win. The bowling was tight and plenty of pressure was applied but the McCaskills combined power and skill to get the score to 182 before Tim was dismissed trying to hit a six to win the game. The damage had been done and the Dragons won the flag in what was an outstanding year.

These two flags in addition to the Under 16 flag won last week finalised one of the great years in the 159-year history of the Gisborne CC. The club’s presentation dinner on March 19 was attended by 150 people.

Gisborne & District Adult Riding Club is presenting its annual Showjumping Day on May 8 at the IR Robertson Reserve grounds on Couangult Rd, Gisborne South.

This event gets around 120 affiliated Adult Riding Club riders from Grade 5 to Advanced each year, competing over three courses on all-weather arenas at IR Robertson Reserve.

The club has collaborated with Gisborne Pony Club to acquire very good quality jumping equipment, and fully qualified course builders and judges. It’s a great chance to see riders and horses right across the spectrum – from absolute beginners to seasoned veterans – testing themselves and their partnership with their horse against the best the course designers can put together.

In recent years, the club has focused on using the event for fundraising, with proceeds from one event being donated to a trust fund to support an injured rider. This year the focus is to put some funds behind plans to replace our clubrooms which have been so badly damaged by termites that they have been condemned. GDARC has a family-friendly philosophy. Entry for spectators is free; there is catering, coffee and trade stands as well as great horse sport. Competitors will find entry information on the HRCAV website.

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Many of the masters were relieved to spend time ‘on the bench’ during the match against Woodend on a very hot late afternoon.

Masters shape up for their 30th year Summer is now behind us and it’s footy season again. 2016 is shaping up as a great year for the Gisborne Masters Football Club – its 30th year!

With a few fresh faces on the committee and new president, Marty Barr, the future is looking great.

We have already had a couple of pre-season games, the first being against Woodend, newcomers to the competition. The result wasn’t in our favour, but the game was played in the “footy for fun” spirit of masters and on the night nearly $1500 was raised for the Lilly Barker Foundation.

A great effort by the players of both teams and all involved.

Training throughout summer has been fantastic with between 45 and 50 players attending each night. Some new faces are around and also we welcome the return of some of the more mature faces, even if they are moving a bit slower these days.

Training is still on Wednesdays at 6.30pm, with everyone hanging around for refreshments and Frank’s barbecue.

Everyone is welcome to attend our first game against old rivals Sunbury at Gardiner Reserve on Saturday April 2, starting with the over 45s at 3.30pm.

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Petanque Club to host Challenge Cup

Macedon Ranges Croquet Club keep busy

Players from other clubs in our region will visit our piste to compete in triples and doubles teams, as our club is hosting the North West Region Challenge Cup on April 17. Some great petanque action is expected, so spectators should be very entertained. Please feel free to drop in and have a look.

During March, various members of the club played in local, interstate and international competitions. It is always fun to travel and meet new people; one of the really nice aspects of our sport is its social nature and the chance to experience different playing surfaces and styles. A recent trip to Hobart rewarded us with a piste with a spectacular backdrop on the Derwent River.

If you are interested in learning about Petanque, the club can supply boules and tuition, so come along and give this very interesting and challenging sport a go.

We play every second and fourth Saturday starting at 10am during the autumn and winter months. Our piste is located behind the Caltex Service Station in Station Road, Gisborne.

Please contact the Secretary on 0412 633 994 if you require further information.

March was a busy time at Macedon Ranges Croquet Club as we always have our major fund raiser, the Easter Raffle, as well as our final social day for the season. But the old adage ‘if you want a job done ask a busy person’ really works for us as there are so many jobs that we all double up.

Thanks to all members for the generous donations.

We were able to make six lovely prizes for the raffle which will have been drawn by the time this is published but too late for inclusion in this issue.

Another wonderful social day was held on March 16 with visitors from Ballarat and Melbourne with our member Joan Gregoor winning on the day! Thanks Jean and all who worked so hard on this day too.

A new initiative on our yearly calendar is the interclub challenge between Kyneton Croquet Club and ourselves. This will be played twice a year with the first match at Kyneton on April 1.

Our watering system is about to undergo an upgrade.

Considering it has been in use for nearly 25 years it is certainly not before time. This also lets everyone know that we have been around for just on 25 years, so come on down and have a game!

Margaret Wardell

The winning composite team: D Sullivan, G Thornycroft, Jo Kendon, Joan John and John Dale.

Gisborne Bowling Club hosts 20 teams The club hosted its annual chicken and champagne day on February 27. It was an outstanding success with 20 teams from Wallan, Woodend, Daylesford, Bacchus Marsh, Melton, Sunbury, Trentham, Kilmore, Lancefield, Kyneton, Macedon and Gladstone Park as well as our local bowlers teams competing. We thank all our visiting players for their support.

We thank Rhonda Kelaart, Robin Wesney, Lorraine Geary and all the Gisborne bowlers for their tireless work setting up trading stalls, catering for lunch and running the day. Everything ran like clockwork. We also thank our sponsors including Bunnings, Coles, Bakers Delight, Gisborne Cottage Flowers, Mitre10, Gisborne Fresh Fruit and Vegetable, Gisborne Post office, Priceline Pharmacy, Corner Café and all our local bowlers for their generous donations of food and items for the trading tables.

The winning team after two games was a composite team of D Sullivan and G Thornycroft, Gladstone Park, and Gisborne bowlers Jo Kendon, Joan John and John Dale. Runners up were a team from Lancefield.

We are already planning for next year.

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The piste in Hobart with its view to the Derwent River.

Anne Clarke and Rosi Devey ran the trading table at the club’s social day on March 16.

Gisborne Taekwondo brings home Moomba medals Gisborne Taekwondo held a Taekwondo Sparring Competition on February 28.

Four clubs from around Melbourne attended with over 60 students competing: the Taekwondo Academy from Point Cook, Melbourne Taekwondo from Malvern, Koryo Taekwondo from Craigieburn and Castlemaine/Woodend Taekwondo.

It was a good day at which most of the students were first-time fighters who gained much-needed experience with most going on to the Moomba Taekwondo Festival at the State Netball and Hockey

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Centre. Six members from Gisborne competed at this festival, bringing home one Gold and four Silver medals.

Gisborne Taekwondo is the oldest taekwondo centre in the Macedon Ranges region and has been teaching residents since 2001. It is the only full-time centre in the region as well. Children from as young as four years come to the club and a lot train alongside their mums, dads, brothers and sisters.

Anyone can join and you can contact the club for more information on 0401 878 190.

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The Gisborne Pony Club Games team and the bride and groom: Ella De Campo/Little Horse, Joanna Dunshea/Chico, Jess Winther/ Cruizer, Chris Mallon/groom, Sam Ferrari/bride, Laura Dunshea/La De Dah, Ashleigh Hogan/Jackpot, Grace Lamplugh/ Scotch.

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Horsepower harnessed for Ferrari wedding Gisborne Pony Club Sam Ferrari of New Gisborne began riding when she was too tiny to reach the saddle but soon won first-place ribbons.

When the 29-year-old sporting horse champion tied the knot with 31-year-old Chris Mallon, also of New Gisborne, she had one condition: the guest list needed to include Chico, Cruizer, Jackpot, Scotch, La De Dah and Little Horse.

“Horses have been a part of every

special moment of my life. They had to be part of this special moment, too.”

Bedecked in a brilliant white dress, Sam rode La De Dah across Campaspe Downs on January 30, flanked by bridesmaids on horseback. All six horses had matching black bridles, blingy brow-bands and white saddle blankets.

Sam coaches the Gisborne Pony Club Games Team, which also participated.

The wedding went off without a hitch,

Running Club joins district events Members of Macedon Ranges Running Club (MRRC) enjoyed running at Sunfest, celebrating its 40th year, on March 20. MRRC members took part in the 5km, 10km and 21km runs starting near the Memorial Hall in Sunbury. Congratulations to all those who took part in the event.

The MRRC intermediate running group now looks forward to completing their preparation program for ‘Run the Rock’ on April 10.

Meanwhile, the start running groups have been making a fantastic effort by progressing steadily to complete their 5km non-stop milestone run scheduled for April 16. Well done everyone.

In other news: The club is continuing fundraising for a storage facility and other equipment. So if you have a spare 10 minutes on the Anzac weekend, why not come down to support the MRRC ‘snagtastic’ sausage sizzle at Sunbury Bunnings on Saturday April 23.

Want to get involved in running? MRRC has a variety of programs for people who want to start running or experienced runners preparing for local running events.

Either email macedonrangesrc@gmail.com or visit our website www.macedonrangesrunningclub.com for further information on finding a group near you.

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though Jackpot nibbled the bouquet. Sam says her husband, who prefers four-wheeldrive mud-racing, had a request, too. “No horses were allowed on the honeymoon!”

Sam is now busy training two Gisborne Pony Club teams for the Central Zone Games and Flat Teams Championships on April 17.

Last year she led her team to its first zone victory in the club’s history.

Sara James

Duneira garden available for use Community Groups – use our Open Garden as a fundraising opportunity and make the most of our autumnal colour!

For the second year Duneira is offering community groups from the Macedon Ranges region the opportunity to hold a Duneira Open Garden Day for the public and use the proceeds for the benefit of their organisation.

How can groups apply? In the first instance, call to see if the date you want is available. An Expression of Interest form then needs to be completed, and groups must comply with some basic volunteer and insurance requirements.

Duneira provides information for your volunteers and organisation on how to manage the event.

For more information and an information pack, please call 5426 1490 during office hours 9am–3pm Monday to Thursday, or email admin@ duneira.com.au

Gisborne Auskick welcomes girls and boys to new season Come to the launch and first session of Gisborne Auskick on April 16 at Sankey Reserve, Gisborne, from 9am to 12pm.  New football technology.  Footy interactive activities  NAB sponsored barbecue and  Benefits for Auskicker families AFL Auskick is widely recognised as one of the most impressive junior development programs of any sport in the country, where the emphasis is on helping children develop basic football skills in an environment that is safe and fun.

We actively encourage parents to participate in the program and regularly hold “parents v children” games.

Our coaches are all qualified AFL Level One coaches and we welcome new mums and dads who are interested in taking on a coaching role.

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Bowl winners at Hidden Valley The competitive season has started well for the Gisborne Ladies and we will try to emulate last year’s great success. We have won the Hidden Valley Bowl with a score of 107 – Lyn Wells 39, Kerry Peterson 39 and Louise Ball 29.

Kerry has now won this Bowl three times.

The Club Championships for all grades have been decided. The gross results saw Jo-Anne McPhee become the champion, Gail Hicks prevailed in B Grade and in C Grade Pat Gilchrist was the winner. The net winners were: A Grade Marg Ivory, B Grade Rhonda Gilmore and C grade Robyn Hillas.

In early March we held our Gisborne Bowl in which 20 clubs participated. The day started with sun and humidity and ended in cooler conditions when the low cloud rolled in. The team from Kew was successful on a count back from the home team on 100 points.

Pennant will start at the beginning of April for both Friday and Sunday teams.

Golf clinics will begin in April for five weeks for both beginners and intermediate players. If interested, please contact the Pro shop on 5428 2698 and talk to Laurie Chew, our female golf professional.

Members of our successful team at the Bendigo East meet.

Thunder second in district comp Nineteen of our committed and talented swimmers competed against other clubs in the District 15 region at the Central Victoria Swimming Championships on Sunday March 6 at Bendigo East.

Gisborne Thunder were placed an impressive second overall. Our swimmers achieved 26 personal best times, were awarded 24 medals and our relay teams placed very highly in the competition. Congratulations to all of our swimmers. Thanks to coaches Laura O’Meara and Stephanie Bertalmio who supported our swimmers on the day.

The next big event we are preparing for is the

Swimming Victoria Country All Junior Semis and Finals on April 9-10. Our swimmers competed in February at Bendigo East to qualify for a place in this event. We look forward to cheering our younger swimmers on at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.

If you are interested in competing in some friendly competition, come along to our monthly club nights held on the second Saturday of the month at the Gisborne Aquatic Centre at 6pm. New swimmers can come and try for free; the only requirement is the ability to swim 25 metres either on front or back. For more information visit www.gisbornethunder.org – Faye Matthews

MRNA season starts this month

Netball: the Under 15B United girls celebrate their premiership last year.

The junior netball competition is set to kick off on Saturday April 16.

The Macedon Ranges Netball Association committee has worked tirelessly to ensure everything is in place for the first season at our now completed new site.

It is looking to be a busy 2016 with 78 teams entered including 24 teams in the 11 & Under competition from across the Macedon Ranges.

In February the MRNA’s senior competition started. With 22 teams,

and a few still on the waiting list, netball participation in the Macedon Ranges is growing at an amazing rate.

The MRNA President would like to thank every committee member from the association and clubs for continuing to support and develop netball in our region.

It won’t be too long before we are looked on as the biggest and the best in Victoria.

Organising competitions for 100

teams is a phenomenal effort and the MRNA would not be where it is today if it wasn’t for the support of our community.

The annual MRNA tournament is also to be held on the weekend of APril 17, with special visitors from our government partners to officially open the pavilion.

If you require any information about the MRNA please contact Lisa Russ, President, at president@ macedonrangesnetball.com.au

GISBORNE SECONDARY COLLEGE COLLEGE TOURS

EVERY WEDNESDAY 9.15AM We invite you to take a tour with the College Principal. See student learning in action, and hear about the many varied programs on offer at Gisborne Secondary College in 2016.

To book a tour please call the college on 5428 3691 or email: gisbornesc@edumail.vic.gov.au.

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FAMILY LAW PRACTICE IN GISBORNE All areas of Family Law, Separation, Divorce, Property Settlements, Care of Children, Maintenance, Wills & Powers of Attorney.

Rebuilding Lives Telephone: 5428 8344 Email: megan@macedonrangesfamilylaw.com.au www.macedonrangesfamilylaw.com.au

Mount Macedon Golf Club Open Day Mount Macedon Golf Club gets to show itself off at this time of the year. We were delighted to have this year’s Open Day sponsored by Macedon Ranges Health.

The 4BBB stableford event had a full field which included visitors from surrounding clubs and made for a fun day. Competition was keen and results close, apart from the standout winners from Woodend, Wendy Caramarco and Andrea Eacott, who carded an outstanding score of 55 stableford points. Andrea and Wendy were presented with the Bern Donovan Open Day Trophy.

Mount Macedon Golf Club again jointly hosted the annual Macedon Ranges Junior Golf Tournament over the Labour Day long weekend. A twoday, 36-hole event was played at Mount Macedon on Sunday and Romsey on the Monday. Junior golfers from many clubs competed in a range of categories, meaning there were many winners over the weekend. Special congratulations to major prize winners Jordan Ward (Long Island National) and Jeneath Wong (Huntingdale). The tournament is a credit to MMGC and Romsey GC with sponsorship from Drummond Golf in Niddrie, Mary-Anne Thomas MP, Doonies Diner and NewEarth Constructions.

The MMGC match play is yet to be decided, pennant golf is about to kick off and the Gold Plate is imminent at time of writing. Autumn is an exciting time at Mount Macedon Golf Club. New members and green fee players are welcome.

Membership fees are modest and pro rata rates apply. Phone 5426 1650 or drop in.

Visit mtmacedongolfclub.com.au – Tony Littman

A Sunday Island sojourn A privately owned island off the coast of South Gippsland, a jetty reaching out 500 metres into pristine waters, hog deer grazing casually in the grasslands and scores of black swans drifting regally in the shallows.

Sound enticing? Well that was the destination of 10 enthusiastic members of the Calder Fly Fishing Association in late February, guests of club identity Val Zelenbaba, a committeeman for Para Park Co-operative, the owners and guardians of this little slice of private paradise.

We started the next morning at low tide, casting into the numerous channels, landing and releasing a number of small flathead and mullet using Clouser flies.

That afternoon while the muggy heat encouraged a siesta for most, a few diehards tried their luck off the jetty. Later there was a barbecue of venison sausages and a few convivial drinks while we planned our next attack: back to the channels and some experimentation with fly selection.

It worked – larger salmon and other estuary species were landed and released.

Visit www.calderflyfishing.com.au for more information on club activities.

Graham Cooper

Walkers take a pause at the Bay of Fires in Tasmania.

Weekend walk in Tasmania The Gisborne Bushwalking Club offers two or three weekends away each year involving cabin accommodation and day walks in an attractive location. This year is no exception.

In March, member Ken arranged a private guided walk in Tasmania’s Bay of Fires which was taken up by a few keen walkers. Food and pleasant safaristyle accommodation was provided each night and the walkers carried packs for clothes and essentials. It involved three days of 10 to 15 km walking along a beautiful shoreline plus some kayaking in picturesque Ansons Bay.

Later in March, President George arranged four days at Falls Creek where members stayed in self-catered skilodge accommodation and walked each day on mountain trails with expansive views. Historic huts and brumby horses were encountered along the way and each night, after hot showers, good company was shared with good food in the lodge.

If this sounds interesting to you, and you would like to know more about walking with us, contact our President, George Peart on 5428 2450, Vice President Nigel Tarr on 5428 6143 or look at the web site. www.gisbornebwc.org.au

What do you serve but cannot eat...? ...A tennis ball!

The play-offs for the Macedon Ranges Tennis Association Junior Grand Finals were held On Saturday March 26, (just too late to make this edition of the Gazette). The Macedon Tennis Club has done extraordinarily well with three of its 11 teams playing Lisa Fowler in Section B2, B3 and C3 Grand Finals. This is a result of a great collaboration between players, parents, coach and the club.

We wish all the teams and clubs competing in the finals a

great experience, win, lose or draw.

Other big news from us is that work has finally begun on the repair of our en tout cas courts 1 and 2 which were severely storm damaged over 12 months ago. Final completion is due in mid-april which is excellent news for Macedon teams that have been playing their home games at other clubs due to a shortage of home courts under lights. This arrives just in time for the winter season and the end of daylight saving.

To close, another giant belly laugh… What comes one before Tennis? Nine is! Happy hitting!

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Kids Corner

HEALTH AND WELLBEING Proudly sponsored by Macedon Ranges Health

Reduce your risk of falling The Falls Prevention Program at Macedon Ranges Health combines physical activity and education sessions, aiming to improve your balance, reduce your fear of falling and provide you with the knowledge required to reduce the risk of falls.

Local resident Ted Whittam who recently completed the program has gained much better balance. “The girls that handle the class including the volunteers are fantastic – even though this is a serious program it is a lot of fun and very unintimidating – the guest speakers are terrific too.”

The seven-week program starts on Friday April 22 at MRH. Please speak with your GP or contact MRH reception on 5428 0300 for further information. Be quick as limited spaces are available.

Ted Whittam found the last falls program helpful and enjoyable.

Gisborne Oaks Market – stallholders for 23 years

Info session on National Disability Insurance Scheme

Marj and Carol Lang of Langdale Orchards (est.1858) have been regulars at the Gisborne Oaks Market for 23-plus years! Showcasing the finest locally grown apples, pears and preserves, the ladies will also have new season Fuji and Pink Lady varieties at the April market.

The Gisborne Oaks Market is in the car park in Brantome Street on the first Sunday of each month, and proceeds go to the Gisborne Oaks residential aged care facility.

If you are interested in a stall please phone our Market Fresh Langdale apples.

Manager Celia on 0447 526 145. www.facebook.com/langdaleorchards

Macedon Ranges Health, supported by the Macedon Ranges Shire Council, will be hosting an information session about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) on Saturday May 21 at the MRH Centre, Neal Street, Gisborne from 11am to 1pm with a light lunch provided afterwards.

This session is intended to help people with disabilities, their families and carers to learn more about the NDIS and what it might mean for them.

The guest speaker will be Angela Cox, advocate, lawyer and writer. Angela is a former senior legal/ policy adviser on the NDIS launch. She is the sister of a man preparing to enter the NDIS in WA. Angela is currently working to establish a new notfor-profit disability advocacy service, targeted to helping people with disabilities and their families and carers to smoothly transition to, and maximise their benefits from, the NDIS. There will also be a mini NDIS Expo with funded service providers available for questions and information sharing.

You are not required to book and there is no charge for attendance, however for catering purposes please RSVP to Yvonne Campbell, Macedon Ranges Health, on 5428 0300 or email healthcare@ mrh.org.au The venue is fully accessible.

Happy Birthday to Macedon Ranges Health Centre The Macedon Ranges Health Centre celebrated its first birthday on March 17. Celebrations included a barbecue lunch, trial classes with our physiotherapist, financial services information session with Bob Nixon, a delightful performance by harpist Ruth Mary Love, massage sessions, speech pathology screenings, information session on dealing with anxiety and depression and also a celebration later in the afternoon for staff, partners and MRH board members.

Home Care We provide care support services to enable you to retain your independence at home or to assist in caring for your loved ones.

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Qualified home care support workers

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Home respite: day or overnight

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Care for people of all ages

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Personal care

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Domestic assistance

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Transport & shopping

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Gardening & maintenance

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Private nursing available

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District Nursing Our District Nursing Service complements the Home Care service by being available to assist with clinical needs of clients and liaise with your family and health care providers in the home or other agreed location.

The types of nursing care available include

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Medical management Wound care Chronic disease management Continence management Diabetes management Stomal therapy Hospital in the home and post acute care in liaison with your treating hospital Medication management

‘Betty’s Boop’ with Betty Doolan

Some of our volunteers at a special afternoon tea.

‘Opportunity on Hamilton’ receives record amount Last month we celebrated record takings for our store.

When I asked our gorgeous Op Shop manager Faye Gorman about our success and what she attributed it to, the list was extensive and included: Excellent donations from the community; friendly atmosphere – Faye assures me that shopping is much more pleasant when someone can make you a cup of tea (which is always on offer in store); Faye’s own linen spray that keeps a fresh aroma throughout the store; store displays are less cluttered – a few special sales and bargain days ensure turnover of stock.

So please visit to both donate your goods and also pick up some bargains in our thriving retail outlet!

We also have some openings for volunteers so if you have a few spare hours a week or fortnight and think you might like to be part of this dynamic team, please contact MRH on 5428 0300.

Opportunity on Hamilton is at 76 Hamilton Street and is open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm.

Funds raised are going to the sensory garden at the Gisborne Oaks Residential Aged Care.

Cancer Support Group meets every month Macedon Ranges Health and It Takes a Village Compassionate Communities (ITAV) will be running a Cancer Support Group meeting monthly on a Wednesday afternoon (last Wednesday of the month) at 1pm at the MRH Centre.

This group is for anyone with a diagnosis of cancer, carers and their families. It is an informal session where you can talk and occasionally have guest speakers.

The Cancer Support Group will run during school terms and the first session will be on April 27 from 1pm to 3pm. We hope that people attending these sessions in a comfortable environment can walk away feeling that they are not alone and are supported in their situation.

To attend this group please contact Jenny via email on: Committee.itavcc@gmail.com or phone Jane Dimmatina at Macedon Ranges Health on 5428 0300.

New Balance Class

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Balance is a leading cause of increased disability in older people The impact on independence levels and quality of life can be immense This class is designed to increase your flexibility, mobility, coordination and balance Lots of fun incl ball games, obstacle courses, fit balls and balance exercises 60 minute class

Warm Water Exercise Class

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Classes Wed, Thurs and Fri various times Excellent medium for arthritic joints Reduces stress on joints and allows a full range of movement Massage effect of water increases circulation and promotes relaxation Great way to become and stay fit 45 minute sessions

As a small child I was always taught good manners.

Mum always said, “we may be poor but we will have good manners” and I truly try to live by those lessons.

Recently I was doing family history research in the library and I had to really think as the family name I was researching was Brown when, out of the blue, came this very loud voice behind me (I am sure it was bouncing off the walls). In the five phone calls that were made I knew her business – I tried not to listen but it was impossible. In the end I was not sure who was who in my Brown family so I had to give my research away.

Just a little consideration for other people would make life so much easier.

Our Creative Writing is going well and the exercise group is getting good at scoring goals. We have a great Easter raffle with lots of prizes and I can’t make up my mind which one I would like to win. (You realise that I am in Noddy land; I don’t win raffles!)

Sadly Ben, one of our residents, passed away.

Ben was a character. He did his own thing but he treated staff and residents with the greatest respect.

Ben would take his scooter down to the village to buy his meals – and Ben would cook. Ladies were amazed at the lovely cakes he made with everyone having a taste and giving their opinion – a bit risky because Ben was among some very good cooks.

I remember my first taste of his hot scones with butter, jam and cream. As I sat at the table slowly eating these beaut hot scones I had to admit Ben’s scones were the best (sorry Mum).

Happy cooking in heaven, Ben. Stay safe, Betty

More Wonderful Classes

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Better Mobility – way to begin or restart your exercise program

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Falls Prevention – how to keep yourself safe at home

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Mums & Bubs Pilates and Pregnancy Pilates – low impact pilates for pre and post pregnancy

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Tai Chi –help improve a range of disorders incl arthritis, balance and fatigue

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Cooking for 1 or 2 – quick, healthy, easy meals to serve one or two

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Stretch & Strength – resistance training with bands

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Sugarbeat – for better health management of diabetes

Doctors referral and initial assessments may be required for some of these classes

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Scratching the surface and finding value What about that old table or cupboard you’ve got under a pile of other stuff at the back of your garage? You know the one. Perhaps it came from your Grandma’s years ago and you can’t bring yourself to throw it out? It just might be worth a second look.

Shedman Gunter had an old piano stool fitting that description. Once he scraped back the crusty, weathered surface he discovered something quite valuable and worth investing a bit of time and effort in. Come to think of it, when you scrape back the crusty surface of an old bloke, you usually find the same thing!

If you’ve got something near and dear that you’d like to restore but don’t have the tools or don’t know where to start, think about joining us …… or sending him to us. We’ve probably got everything you need. Check us out in Lyell Street any Monday, Wednesday or Thursday morning for a cuppa and a guided tour.

Actor Maggie Millar force behind new theatre venture the Bluestone Theatre in Hutton Street, Kyneton, on Sunday April 3 at 5pm, with a celebration of Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary, followed by drinks, nibbles and mingling.

Thenceforth a play will be presented on the third Sunday of every month. Potential future plays include Pygmalion, Blythe Spirit and Noises Off. They will be performed in the style of the old Lux Radio Theatre, with the actors coming forward to deliver their lines as to the microphone in evening dress.

For further information contact Maggie Millar on 5422 7097.

Shades of Lux Radio Theatre in Kyneton

Discover new skills and new friends at the Men’s Shed.

Legends Theatre Club is an exciting new venture for lovers of fine theatre. It is the brainchild of Maggie Millar, local actor and artist. Classic theatre works will be presented once a month as radio plays live on stage at the Bluestone Theatre, Kyneton, by professional actors living in the Macedon Ranges.

The first play to be presented will be The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde on Sunday April 17 at 5pm.

Legends will be launched at

Family aid group seeks new committee members PS My Family Matters looks for committee members.

Local charity PS My Family Matters is looking for up to four people to join its leadership committee.

“Over recent months we’ve experienced significant growth in our service offering,” said charity president Tamara Wilson. “We’ve been successful in attracting some wonderful volunteers, all of whom have now completed the Mental Health First Aid training program.

We now have a need to build up our leadership capability by strengthening our current committee.”

Committee meetings are monthly, and members are

expected to take a hands-on role in assisting the development of the charity.

“We are looking for people who have medical, mental health, legal or fund-raising experience. This is an

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Gap fees for procedure $25 - $50 only Cosmetic Clinic Aviation Medicals Visiting Medical Specialists from February 2016

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opportunity to be part of a team offering support to those who are caring for a loved one with a mental illness.”

For further information please call 0475 269 965.

PS My Family Matters will also be running its regular Coffee for Carers get together at the Kozy Kafé inside the health centre in Neal Street, Gisborne, at 10am on April 20. All are welcome.

If you need immediate support or assistance contact Lifeline on 13 1411.

Mike Hamer – 0411 549 432

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Kids Corner

SCOUTING PAGE Proudly sponsored by Bruce Ellis, Chiropractor

Gisborne Girl Guides The Guides completed their Australia badge with a visit from local MP MaryAnne Thomas who explained the role of government. The girls discussed issues that they face and the concerns they have for future communities.

Erin and Tahlia are beginning their journey to earn the BP badge which is the highest award for girls. The challenges they choose are based on developing their leadership skills.

Monique, Lisandrie and Sarah are investigating what the Guide Promise and Laws mean to them in preparation for making their Promise in term 2.

Deb Fleming, Leader

have a laugh

Jacinta, centre, with other members of 1st Gisborne.

Jacinta achieves top scouting award The Baden Powell Scout Award is the highest Scouting award available to youth in Australia and can only be achieved once in Rovers.

Over a period of about three years working on the old scheme, Jacinta Sapwell worked on four badges: Service, Project, Scout Craft and Ramblers, each holding their own challenge. Jacinta is

the first to achieve this award at Bundaleer Rover Crew, 1st Gisborne Scout Group. She has spent the last 15 years in the scouting movement going through Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and now Rovers, in each achieving the highest award and having an amazing time.

Presentation night held at the Gisborne Scout Hall was attended

by over 80 people and Jacinta was presented with her Baden Powell badge by Rex Pilgrim, Bundaleer’s previous Rover adviser. Later in the year Jacinta will receive a certificate at Government House in Melbourne.

Looking to her future in scouting, Jacinta anticipates being a Joey Scout leader and working towards her wood beads.

Paddy and Mick were both laid off, so they went to the unemployment office.

When asked his occupation, Paddy answered, “ ‘Knicker Stitcher’, I sew de elastic on da ladies’ knickers and tongs.”

The clerk looked up Knicker Stitcher on his computer and, finding it classified as unskilled labour, he gave Paddy 80 pounds a week unemployment pay.

Mick was next in and when asked his occupation he replied, ‘Diesel Fitter.’ Since a diesel fitter was a skilled job, the clerk gave Mick 160 pounds a week.

When Paddy found out about Mick’s pay he was furious.

He stormed back into the office to find out why his friend and co-worker was collecting double his pay.

The clerk explained, “‘Knicker Stitchers’ are unskilled labour and Diesel Fitters are skilled labour.”

“What skill?” yelled Paddy, “I sew de elastic on da knickers and tongs, then Mick holds ’em up and says: “Yeh, diesel fitter.”

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1st New Gisborne Scouts The Scout Troop (ages 10 to 15) is preparing for their annual beach camp at Anglesea. They recently received their troop flag in the traditional green Scout colour.

New Assistant Scout Leader Jenny has started on her comprehensive Scout Leader training program. The Troop is also gearing up for the “Going Up” ceremony for Cub Scouts approaching 11 years at the annual Father’s Day camp.

The Group has received approval for the appointment of our new Chaplain, David Greentree. David will assist the Group Leader with development and activity plans, providing pastoral guidance to

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leaders and youth members and taking an active role with the other leaders in the delivery of Scouting in New Gisborne.

We will hold a Venturer (15 to 18) information evening at the Church of Christ on April 19 at 7.30 pm – with pizza supplied! All interested youth and parents are welcome.

The Joey section (5½ to 7½) is in the process of development with a start date of July 20 this year.

The Group sections meet on Wednesdays at 6pm at Gisborne Church of Christ, Saunders Rd, New Gisborne. Contact Group Leader John Frearson (“Skipper”) on 0450 922 787 or at johnfrearson@mac.com

Gisborne resident and primary school teacher of Japanese, Cathie McCulloch, competed in the Australian International Body Building Association’s competition in March to take out a bronze medal (Fitness model 30plus mumma division).

After dealing with several family deaths over the past five years and in particular her mother’s due to cancer in 2015, Cathie decided that this was her wake up call. Her own battle with the same stomach issues as her mother led her to make radical changes to her eating and sedentary lifestyle after having two children.

“First I had to eliminate all comfort foods, sweets and anything that aggravated my stomach.” With guidance from her doctor, who gave her a simple healthy food list to cook with, she was able to drop weight significantly, losing 15kgs and eliminating medications as a result. She then slowly reintroduced exercise, running weekly and attending the local gym (Body Blitz) to build her muscle strength. “I had always enjoyed the gym and trained in

Cathie with coach Jake Abel and her bronze medal. the past but never competed. Thanks to the encouragement from my coach Jake Abel, I have made a complete body transformation.

I want to inspire all women that it is possible, with commitment and discipline, to live a healthier life.

Birds of the Macedon Ranges 23 Ron Weste found this fellow in his garden in early March and it took him some time to have it identified.

Two independent bird lovers agreed it is a Grey Shrike-Thrush.

The scouts proudly show their new troop flag.

They are very widespread throughout Australia and have a beautiful, melodic call.

MT MACEDON ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE MONDAY 25TH APRIL 2016 AT 6AM BUSES OPERATING FROM: Gisborne to Dawn Service

Riddells Creek to Dawn Service via Romsey

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Gisborne Train Station

4:40AM

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Riddells Creek Primary

5:00AM

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Gisborne Train Station

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Romsey–Community Hub

5:00AM

Woodend to Dawn Service

Lancefield to Dawn Service via Romsey

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Woodend Train Station

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Lancefield–Mechanics Hall

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Romsey–Community Hub

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Sunbury to Dawn Service

Tony Clarke Recreation Reserve–Waterfalls Rd, Macedon

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Buses from Tony Clarke Recreation Reserve in Macedon will operate as a continual shuttle service with the first bus departing at 4:15AM and the last bus departing at 5:20AM. No booking required for this service.

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For further information, including disabled access visit: The Mt Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service Facebook Page

For the green thumbs . . .

GARDENING Column with Chris Williams

Hi everyone!

The autumn foliage is starting to look quite good around the area so I thought I might tell you about some trees that colour spectacularly in my garden at Mount Macedon. Most gardeners are familiar with the Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); this widely planted variety has many beautiful relatives that are well worth considering for your garden.

The Snake Bark Maple (Acer davidii) is a lovely small tree with striking white and green striped bark. It will grow to about six metres. It has attractive lime green flowers in spring and brilliant orange autumnal foliage. Acer davidii is native to Yunnan province in China.

My favourite maple comes from Turkey [Acer cappadocicum]. I have its cultivar ‘Aureum’ growing at my front gate at Shepherd’s Bush. It has large soft leaves starting out lime green in spring, slowly changing to a deeper green for summer.

In autumn the whole tree turns a brilliant clear yellow. There is a great specimen of this tree at the old Tristania Park nursery in Honour Avenue at Macedon. I often see people stop there to take a photo when it is in colour. Acer cappadocicum forms a medium rounded tree to about 10 metres.

Community Engagement Reference Group Expressions of Interest Western Water is seeking members for its new face-to-face Community Engagement Reference Group.

The group’s role is to provide a direct link between the Board and customers, local businesses and organisations to help Western Water effectively engage with our community about matters of strategic and operational importance to the business.

A copy of the group’s Terms of Reference which include further details of the group’s role and the selection criteria for membership can be obtained at WesternWater.com.au Written expressions of interest in joining the group close on 27 April 2016.

Please send your expression of interest to feedback@westernwater.com.au or to Western Water, PO Box 2371, Sunbury DC VIC 3429.

The last one I will mention today is the Sugar Maple [Acer saccharum], the Canadian species that produces maple syrup. My Sugar Maple has grown to about seven metres in 10 years. It is quite narrow and upright, with autumnal foliage of a lovely orange and red.

These three maples are probably a little harder to find than other more common varieties but are worth seeking out. There are many specialist nurseries in our area and in the Dandenong Ranges. It’s always good to support our smaller more interesting nurseries.

Happy gardening and I will see you next month.

Gisborne Garden Club news with Kerry Langmaid

A great deal of thought, discussion, and fine tuning goes into the planning when a bus trip is included on the program, however no amount of any of the above has any influence on the weather! Hence it was with great delight that our proposed trip to Mont de Lancey and the Lotus Gardens in March coincided with a superb summer’s day! Both venues were greatly appreciated by the 43 members who availed themselves of the opportunity to travel to the Yarra Valley.

On our arrival, and after morning tea, we were escorted, in smaller groups, around Kerry Langthe extremely interesting and varied Mont de maid Lancey property which includes the historic homestead, heritage garden, museum, gallery and gift shop.

After lunch in the restaurant we travelled on to the Blue Lotus Water Gardens where we were given an introductory talk before taking our own time to wander the 14 acres of truly stunning lakes and gardens - finishing, as always, in the retail nursery!

The next meeting for the club is April 13. For further information please phone Kerry on 0408 115 759.

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An example of the beautiful Acer cappadocicum Aureum.

Karen Sutherland will speak on Edible Eden Design, Bush Foods & Herbs at Mt Macedon District Horticultural Society’s speaker night on April 5, and come and join us on May 3 to hear Dean Lamb, greengrocer, poet and philosopher, on 'Strawbale Construction & Grand Design'.

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For tickets or more information, contact: Ann 0409 901 899 or Cynthia 0408 053 588

When selling your home, capital gains tax does not generally apply; this is commonly referred to as the main residence exemption. This exemption extends to the land surrounding the dwelling to a maximum of two hectares, so long as the land is not used for income producing purposes. But what happens if you live on more than two hectares? Let’s look at Maria’s situation: Maria lives just out of Woodend on 20 hectares which is used entirely for private purposes. She decides to downsize and makes a net gain on the sale of the property. Maria can get the main residence exemption for the house and any two hectares of land she selects out of the 20 hectares.

Maria obtains a valuation which states that the dwelling and two hectares of land that she has selected were worth two-thirds of the total value of the property at the time she bought it, and this has not changed since purchase. Therefore she can claim the main residence exemption on two-thirds of the capital gain from the sale of her home.

Maria will be liable to pay capital gains tax on the remaining one third of the net gain at her marginal tax rate. If she held the property for over twelve months she is able to access the 50% discount to reduce the amount she has to pay tax on.

Should you wish to discuss further please feel free to contact Andrew Marshall or Janine Orpwood on 5427 8100 for an initial consultation.

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New Gisborne Harvest Festival

Friends of Daly Reserve at a regular working bee in March.

Please tread lightly in Daly Reserve after hot, dry summer Daly Nature Reserve has had another successful community Clean Up Australia day.

This was followed a couple of days later with our regular working bee (pictured), where teams tended the heritage garden

and the bushland area before enjoying a cuppa and a chat. Thank you to William from council for dropping in and lending a hand.

Friends of Daly Nature Reserve ask that visitors please tread lightly and

Jobs for the autumn gardener

respect the conservation values of the reserve; it has been a dry, hot summer and it needs a bit of respite.

Enquiries to dalyreserve@hotmail.com

Helen Radnedge

mons, and autumn foliaged plants such as In the vegie and fruit garden Hurry up and plant your winter vegetable ornamental grape vine and Virginia creeper. crops into the warm soils now. A sunny Give all the beds and trees a light dressing position and freshly prepared soil with of complete slow release fertiliser or quality with plenty of well-rotted organic matter such as compost. This will refresh the soil for good Rosemary Davies compost or old cow manure are the secrets to growth over the next few months. good growth. Add plantings of broad beans, In the native garden cabbage, lettuce, onion, peas, and carrots.

Add some autumn and winter flowering In the flower and ornamental garden plants to the garden. A number of the Late winter and early spring flowering bulbs can be ordered correas or native fuchsias and the heaths are flowering and will and planted now. Jonquils, daffodils, snowdrops, freesias, keep flowering for a few months yet. Westringias and croweas bluebells, cyclamen, as well as anemones and ranunculus are are other good choices that can be trimmed into formal shapes the star varieties for bright colour. Grow all these bulbs in a and hedges. Pot up any of the smaller seedlings you have grown from seed sown earlier this year. Try your skills at taking bright sunny position with good drainage for the best results.

Feed your lawns for strong autumn growth. Aerate heavy a few stem cuttings now, use rooting powder on them and place and compacted lawn soil using a commercial aerator or a them into a quality plant cutting mix. Lightly trim native shrubs. long-pronged garden fork. This will help more air and nutrients In the family garden Pot up small colourful pots with dwarf growing vegetables, reach the plant roots.

Choose from the following to add autumn flowers to your bulbs or hardy winter annuals such as marigolds. garden: daphne, luculia, gordonia, early camellias, salvias, craTake time out from your own garden and visit some of the taegus, epacris, grevilleas, Japanese windflowers and pentste- great gardens open to the public for their autumn colours.

DOWN TO EARTH

The New Gisborne Community Garden is holding its Harvest Festival on Friday April 8. This event will showcase the Community Garden and involve groups from around the region, as well as our own team.

A major event of the day will be the unveiling of the living in the foothills of Geboor mural, which will combine pictures submitted by local people, telling the story of what it means to have lived and be living in the Macedon Ranges.

The 5m x 2.5m mural will overlook the garden and be visible from Saunders Road. Submitted photos that don’t make it into the mural will also be on displayl.

Delicious prepared food harvested from the garden will be available, free of charge, and beverages will be on sale.

There’ll be lots to hear, see and do. The festival and mural will also celebrate the history and influence of the original inhabitants of the region.

The festival and mural are sponsored

by Bendigo Bank and the Shire Council.

The festival will begin at 4.30pm at the New Gisborne Community Garden, 31 Saunders Road, New Gisborne.

Marc Huggins

Friends of Mount Gisborne The Friends held their AGM on the reserve on March 19 and agreed to hold their next working bee on April 20 to tackle any regrowth of previously sprayed weeds.

The group welcomes the assistance of any residents who are able to get along on that morning. Meet us at the entrance gate in Woodland Drive at 10am. Morning tea will follow the working bee.

Bryan Power President 5428 2795

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The O’Donnell family of Bullengarook The following is taken from My Autobiography written by Nicholas Michael O’Donnell in 1908.

“After the marriage of (my mother and father) my father put in some weeks duty at Pentridge as he did not finally sever his connection with the prison until 20/10/1858. I may mention here that my Aunt stopped me from calling my father a warder as she said he was a clerk in the office at Pentridge.

She may have been right but my father had his occupation listed as Warder on his marriage record.

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The ’Rook Revisited with Shirley McKeown occupancy of the purchased land at Bullengarook. Pat Barry, my father and John Sheahan bought a team of bullocks (six), bedding, tents and provisions and with my mother started on the road to Bullengarook via Gisborne. It must have taken them some days to reach their destination with this slow mode of travelling.

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Special speaker at Genealogical Group At the next meeting of the Gisborne Genealogical Group we have a special guest speaker – sportswriter Gideon Haigh.

However, he won’t be talking about sport but rather about how he conducted Guest speaker his research at the Gideon Haigh Public Record Office of Victoria to write his book Certain Admissions. The meeting will be held on Thursday April 28 at 7.30pm in the Family History Room adjoining the Gisborne Library. As always supper and time to chat will follow the talk. Visitors are always welcome.

Our first outing for the year will be a train trip to Melbourne on Saturday April 16 to visit the Immigration Museum followed by time at the Genealogical Society of Victoria or the State Library of Victoria to conduct your own research.

Contact Mary Ritchie on 5428 3887 to register interest in attending and to find out more details. Check our website to find out more about the group and our activities program for the year at www.ggg.org.au or visit us on Facebook.

Lyn Hall

Mrs Barry, (Aunt Briget) saw the

Business presence online Do I need to be online? What’s the cost? I rely on ‘word of mouth’. These are common concerns I hear and there isn’t a one-package solution (nor should there be), though you might be online unintentionally.

Today, social media and online reviews are forms of ‘word of mouth’ though they could come from complete strangers. Your details and customer experiences could be exposed simply through someone seeking a recommendation online.

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Five things to consider: 1. Not online? At minimum, use a free directory like True Local or a Shire council or industry-related one. Ask your networks about their experiences with websites and social media.

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cavalcade depart and recollects standing a treat of ‘raspberry’ for my mother, but the bottle toppled over on my mother’s light coloured dress and ruined it by staining it.

On arrival at Bullengarook they lived in the tents while they built a bark hut and cleared a paddock for plantation.

This hut afterwards became the dairy when the permanent weatherboard house was erected.

After about twelve months residence in her new home my mother gave birth to a stillborn female child.

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Google Search, Reviews? Always select applications that your market is engaged in. Are you willing to learn or outsource your online activity?

3. Include essentials – contact details, hours, business description, products, services, images, serviced areas and marketing content on ‘why choose you’. Provide information that is commonly asked and any other relevant online links.

4. You do not need to reveal personal information when representing your business. At times you may be required to interact under your personal name (on social media particularly) however you can adjust settings to have limited personal information available.

5. Outsourcing? Ask lots of questions.

If you’re not sure about information or quotes, then ask elsewhere.

Understand terms and conditions, what you have ownership of and if you can move to another provider should things fall through. Finally, please never pay a full fee upfront!

Inveterate volunteer remembered with a smile OBITUARY Larry Bagshaw 1941-2016 Larry was born in Geraldton, WA, in 1941.

He attended Geraldton High School and left at 15 to work as a general “dogsbody” at Geraldton Building Society and Goldsborough Mort before leaving WA to Larry Bagshaw pursue a career with the PMG Research Laboratories.

Having left Geraldton’s hottest summer he arrived in Ballarat in 1959 for their coldest winter.

Later Larry moved to Melbourne to the PMG’s Lonsdale Street Training Centre to become a Technician in Training.

In Melbourne he met Margaret and they married in 1964 at the Mt Macedon Uniting Church. They have three children: Allison, Michael and Susan.

Larry took up the opportunity for a new career in 1968 with IBM which was then a very young and exciting company. This excitement lasted nearly 40 years for Larry and encompassed Customer Engineering, System Engineering and Management.

Many people work because they need to but Larry loved every day and commented that it doesn’t matter what you do, just enjoy it – and he certainly enjoyed life. One colleague remarked that if Larry had been Japanese he would have been named a National Treasure.

Larry was generous in many ways, always willing to help at kindergartens, schools, scouts, working bees and on committees.

After retiring in 2002 and moving to Mt Macedon, his volunteering continued with Meals on Wheels and driving for Macedon Ranges Health. He also enjoyed taking kids on their ‘L to P’ driving program to get their 120 hours up. He volunteered at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, was a committee member of the Mt Macedon Horticultural Society and a Life Member of the Gisborne Botanical Gardens, Kyneton Botanical Gardens and Kyneton Horticultural Society.

He participated for many years at Gisborne Masonic Lodge where he became its youngest Master.

His latter years have been spent gardening and enjoying his four grandchildren. Larry is sadly missed... but remembered with a smile.

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The CHURCHES PAGE Sponsored by Anglican Parish of Gisborne ■ Uniting Church in Australia ■ St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Gisborne ■ House of the Rock Church, Gisborne ■ Gisborne Church of Christ ■ Faithworks-Manaaki ■ St Brigid’s Parish.

Uniting Church inducts minister On Sunday March 6 the Macedon Ranges Partnership of Uniting Churches came together in Gisborne for the induction of Rev Peter Cannon. Peter is the second minister to be appointed by the partnership and we are looking forward to his ministry among us.

We continue to collect non-perishable foodstuffs each week and for a small congregation we collect a good amount.

Last week five large boxes were taken to Lentara. It was hard to learn that they are currently very short of food as there are so many families in need.

So many people have asked what we have been doing during our renovations (see picture below) that we are having an Open Day – Saturday April 16, 10am to 12 noon – when we hope everyone will come, take a look around and have a “cuppa” with us. There will be a short service of rededication at noon which anyone is welcome to attend.

If you are wondering what to do with your unwanted clutter, why not sell it at our Car Boot sale on April 23?

For a pitch at $15 just ring Noel on

ANZAC DAY STALL 9 am - 2 pm THE LADIES’ GUILD CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION, MACEDON (ANGLICAN PARISH OF GISBORNE)

OUTSIDE LINDSAY HILL’S REAL ESTATE OFFICE MAIN ROAD, MT MACEDON (NEXT TO THE TRADING POST) CHOOSE FROM DELICIOUS HOME-MADE CAKES AND BISCUITS, PRESERVES, HOME PRODUCE, CRAFTWORK, PLANTS AND BOOKS Proceeds for the work of our church and for local and overseas aids projects.

Dr Jenny Byrnes, centre, pictured with Rev Wendy Elson and D’arcy Wood, gave the Peter Barcham Lecture at the Uniting Church on February 29 to a large and appreciative audience. Dr Byrnes delivered a complex topic, Brain Matters: life, faith and neuroscience, in a way that engaged successfully with those who had come with the anticipation of comprehending the deep issues involved in the talk.

5428 2624 or Paul on 5428 2446. The Church will have a pitch and half of the proceeds will go to the Fiji Relief Fund.

Our refurbished rooms are available

FRIENDS OF WYRALLA Friends of Wyralla Reserve Inc is a local group which aims to encourage the community to visit and enjoy the Wyralla Reserve, and to consult with the community to determine their wants and needs in order to preserve and enhance this Reserve. The Friends also act as the focal point for the community in consulting with Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

The Macedon Ranges Shire Council have voted to rezone this open space to become a park (PPRZ – Public Park and Recreation Zone). Friends of Wyralla Reserve Inc have been given two grants to help develop a master plan for your park.

The Wyralla Reserve is a ‘blank canvas’.

Come to the Wyralla Reserve for a look (Corner Wyralla Crescent and Kurung Court).

What would you like for your park?

Would you like it left as it is?

Would you like seating?

If so, where?

What family things would you like?

There are all sorts of possibilities: plantings to attract birds, a rare local plant area, paths and rocks for climbing or sitting.

You can let the Friends know what you want by emailing the group at wyrallareserve@ gmail.com Please add pictures and/or any internet links to support your ideas.

Visit the Friends of Wyralla Reserve Inc Facebook page.

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for hire. Give Paul a ring on 5428 2446 for details of hiring fees.

Our services are at 9.30am every Sunday. You would be most welcome to join us.

ST PAUL’S OP SHOP JOTTINGS It’s been a long hot summer and many of us are looking forward to some cooler weather and what better place to visit to buy your winter wardrobe than our Op Shop at the corner of Fisher & Brantome Streets, Gisborne.

We have a great range of women’s and men’s clothing to select from at most affordable prices. In the coming months there will be a great demand for blankets, jumpers and jackets for children and adults. If you wish to donate any of these items they can be left in the large bin in front of the shop.

We are forever on the lookout for recent magazines and good clean household items. However, we cannot accept used electrical items, mattresses and baby car seats.

There is a need in the community for a volunteer to co-ordinate the pick-up of bras three times a year from designated collection points in Gisborne, including our Op Shop and at the GREAT Centre.

Also a volunteer is needed to deliver the bras for overseas aid to the sorting depot in Thomastown. You can contact Wendy on 5428 8574 for further information.

This month we feature Cheryl Millard, one of our volunteers on the counter.

Graeme Millar

Uniting Church Open Day Saturday April 16, 10am to 12 noon, 23 Brantome Street.

Come and take a look around and have a “cuppa” with us. There will be a short service of rededication at noon.

How to disagree without being disagreeable We are sure to face situations where we don’t see eye to eye with someone. The decision to start a quarrel lies within each of us and it can open a floodgate, so we need to stop before a dispute breaks out. The quarreler’s goal is to devalue the other person and reveal their errors.

Does that mean you shouldn’t stand up for what you believe? No, it means you must learn to disagree without being disagreeable!

When you’re mean-spirited you do more harm than good. Benjamin Franklin was known to have remarked diplomatically, ‘On this point, I agree.

But on the other, if you don’t mind, may I take exception?’

If you’ve a tendency to be argumentative, remember that it costs you absolutely nothing to respect someone’s opinion. Will Rogers put it this way: ‘People’s minds are changed through observation, not through argument.’ So the word for you today is—don’t quarrel, and avoid people who do!

FaithWorks Christian Church invites you to our Sunday service: 10am at Manaaki and our Encounter Cafe on the first Sunday of every month. All profits from the barbecue and the cafe go towards the orphanage we sponsor in India. http://faithworkscc.com.au Darren Farrugia

Small Business Commissioner attends Macedon Ranges event The Victorian Small Business Commissioner, Geoff Browne, visited the Macedon Ranges as a guest of the Macedon Ranges Business Networking Group on March 29.

The MRBNG meets fortnightly on Tuesday mornings from 7.15 to 9am at the 3 Little Pigs Cafe in Gisborne.

The group was established last August and continues to grow, with a current membership of 42 businesses.

Membership is made up of local professionals who meet fortnightly and who want to grow their businesses and support one another in that shared endeavour.

The group will present a number of educational events this year starting with a PR workshop on April 14. Visitors are very welcome and can register by emailing the group’s Vice-President, Chantel Gilbert, at chantel@bluegumelectrical.com or visit the website www.mrbng.com.au for further information

Gisborne Vintage Machinery Society Club members have been busy representing the society at various events across the state.

The Club exhibited at the recent Machinery Society Macedon Ranges Car Club event at Hanging Rock and also at the Ballan and Bullarto events. We have begun planning for our own rally coming up on May 15. We are delighted that we continue to attract new members who have been welcomed. We have now decided to hold our working bees on the first Sunday of the month to coincide with the Gisborne market. This will mean that any visitors to the region will be able to inspect our grounds, machinery and facilities on the day.

The club is currently planning to buy a new piece of vintage machinery! Stand by for the big reveal.

Tim Reid, President Gisborne Vintage

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APRIL 2 Australian Chamber Choir

17 2 Masters’ footy 25 3 Comic Opera at Duneira 17 3 Writers’ workshop at Duneira 17 8 Harvest festival 36 8 Oxfam trail walk 7 9 Sculpture exhibition opens at The Gallery Mt Macedon 11 11 Basketball and Futsal seasons begin

9 12 ‘Ubuntu’ African choir 12 13 Film Society shows Inside Out 13 14 Lecture on MONA gallery, Tas 12 14 Small business PR workshop (see story above) 39 16 Netball season begins 28 16 Auskick begins 27 16 Lecture on frogs 9 16 Run the Rock 27 16 Piano Trio concert 11 16 Open Day at Uniting Church 38 16 Julian Burnside in discussion at Duneira 17 16 Genealogy trip to Immigration Museum 37 16-17 CWA creative arts exhibition 16 17 Monash Sinfonia concert at St Ambrose Church Woodend 17 17 Music in the Central Highlands concert, Braemar College 13 17 Pentanque Region Challenge Cup 26 19 Scouts – 1st New Gisborne Venturer information night 34 20 Coffee for carers – PS My Family Matters 32 20 Phil Cleary at the Twilight School

5 22 Falls program begins 30 22 Red Poppy dinner 5 23 Running Club sausage sizzle 27 23 Uniting Church Car boot sale 38 25 Anzac Day services 3 27 Cancer support group begins 31 28 Gideon Haigh speaks at Genealogy group 37 30 Rotary Masked Ball 6 MAY 1 Applications close for Council grants

9 8 Adult Riding Club showjumping day 25

What’s On Regular meetings

New members welcome ADULT RIDING CLUB (Gis.) 2nd Saturday Robertson Res ADULT RIDING CLUB (Bullengarook) 2nd Saturday Rec Reserve ANGLING CLUB 2nd Wed 8pm Railway Hotel Macedon ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP 1st Mon 1-3pm Woodend N’hood House BRIDGE CLUB Mon 12.30, Tues 7.15, Thurs 12.30 St Mary’s

Church Hall, Woodend 5420 7595 BUSHWALKING CLUB Tel 5428 2450 CANASTA CLUB 1.30pm every Mon except first Mon of

month, Parish centre (behind St Pauls Church, Gisborne) CANCER SUPPORT GROUP last Wed of month MRH CAR CLUB 1st Wednesday 8pm Steam Park, New Gisb CARERS GROUP (MacRanges) 2nd & 4th Thurs, 1pm Woodend RSL

5420 7132 (Note: 4th Thurs carers only) COFFEE FOR CARERS 3rd Tuesday 10am La Cibo Cafe COMMUNITY GARDEN Wed 9am Church of Christ CROQUET CLUB Wed & Sat 10am Dixon Field CWA GISBORNE 2nd Monday 10am Masonic Hall, Gisb.

CWA MACEDON 3rd Tues 1pm & 7pm 662 Mt Macedon Rd DALY RESERVE WORKING BEE 2nd Tues 9.30am EUCHRE Tues 7.30 Doug White Meeting Room 5428 2695 FILM SOCIETY 2nd Wed Woodend Neigh’hood House 5427 2323 FLY FISHING CLUB 4th Wed 7.30pm MRFEC Gisborne FOCUS CLUB 2nd Fri 12 noon Gisborne Golf Club FRIENDS of JACKSONS CREEK Working bees 3rd Sun 10-noon, 5428 1178 or 0417 558 221 FROCKS & JOCKS CHOIR Tuesdays 7.30pm 5428 3002 FUTSAL Summer & winter comps www.mrfutsal.org.au GARDEN CLUB 2nd Wed Various; 5428 2434 GENEALOGY GROUP 4th Thurs 7.30 Family Hist Rm, Library GIRL GUIDES Thursdays 5pm Gis Comm Hall GISBORNE SINGERS Tues 7.30pm Holy Cross PS HISTORICAL SOCIETY Wed 10am-4pm Court House LIBRARY: TODDLERS’ STORY TIME Mon 10.30am, Wed 10.30am LIONS CLUB DINNER NIGHT Last Friday of month La Cibo Cafe 6pm MARTIAL ARTS Thurs from 5.15pm St Brigid’s Hall MASONIC LODGE 2nd Thurs 7pm Masonic Hall Aitken St MASTERS AFL Wed 6.30pm Sankey Reserve MEN’S SHED BARBECUE Last Mon 12.30pm Lyell Street MT MAC & DIST HORT SOC 1st Tues Horticultural Hall MOVIES THAT MATTER 2nd Tues 7.30pm Victoria Hotel Woodend MUMS’ GROUP 2nd Mon, 9.30-11.30am 49 Fisher St OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB Sun 9am Riddells Rec Res OLDE TIME MARKET 1st Sun each month 9am-2pm PETANQUE 2nd & 4th Sat, 10am behind Caltex service

station, Station Rd, Gisborne PHOENIX ART & CRAFTS 1st Thursday monthly 5428 2835 PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC 1st Tues & 2nd Mon 7pm Riddell’s Creek

Neighbourhood House PONY CLUB Bullengarook 1st Sunday Rec Reserve PONY CLUB Gisborne 1st Sunday Robertson Reserve PROBUS 1st Thurs 10am Masonic Hall QUILTERS (Gisb) Wed 7pm Room attached to Gisb Library RAMBLERS Fridays 9.15am Tennis Club Dixon Field RED CROSS 1st Fri 1.30pm Sen Cits Rooms ROTARY Tues 6.45 for 7pm Gisborne Golf Club,

book 5428 4483 by 1pm Mon RUNNING GROUP Tues & Thurs 6pm, Sun 8am Gisborne Aquatic Centre RSL 1st Mon 2pm Hall at 247 Station Rd 5428 2233 SAFARI CLUB

2nd Sat 5428 1878 SCOTTISH DANCING Thurs 1pm Buffalo Stadium Woodend SEED SAVERS 2nd Monday 7.30pm Riddells Ck Neighbourhood House SENIOR CITS (Macedon) Tues 10am Tony Clarke Res SPINNERS & FIBRE GROUP Tues 12 noon Riddells Ck

Neighbourhood House TABLE TENNIS Wed 7.30pm Tony Clarke Res, Macedon THUNDER SWIMMING CLUB 2nd Sat 5pm

Aquatic Centre TOASTMASTERS 1st & 3rd Tues 7.20pm Senior Citizens Centre, 8 O’Shanassy St, Sunbury T.O.W.N. Mondays 6pm Gisborne Bowls Club TOY LIBRARY 2nd Sat 9.30-11am; 2nd Wed 9-10.30am & 2nd Mon 3.30-4.30pm TRAVEL CLUB 3rd Tues 7.30pm Riddell N’hood House U3A Mondays 10.30am MRFEC ULYSSES GROUP 3rd Tues 6pm Sunbury FC VINTAGE MACHINERY Working bees 1st Sun of month, 8.30am at

Steam Park, Meetings last Friday 7pm Steam Park WRITERS GROUP Last Sat of month 2-5pm Woodend Neighbourhood House WRITERS GROUP(SCRIBES & SCRIBBLERS) 2nd Tues of month 10am-12 Riddells Creek N’hood House YOUNG VOICES Thursdays 4.15-5.45pm St Andrew’s Uniting Ch. Forest St, Woodend 5426 4801 or sdggome@patash.com.au YOUTH SPACE / YEP! Wed 3.45-5.45pm Senior Cits’ room, Hamilton St

100 Years Ago From the pages of the old Gisborne Gazette April 1916 Send-Off to Gisborne Soldiers – One of the most successful gatherings yet assembled in the Gisborne Mechanics’ Hall was that on Friday evening, to wish bon voyage to the latest batch of Gisborne recruits for the great war. The following soldiers were present (others who were invited were unable to get leave) – viz., Messrs. William J. Healey, Henry P. Brandum, J. Reeves, George Maggs, John Kiely, Mr. McCashney, G.A. Martin, John H. Bartrop, Lindsay and Albert Victor Short, Archibald Robert McPherson, Thomas Ryan, William Thom and Mr. Wilson. The Chairman said they were assembled to do honour to young men who were going to risk their lives in defence of their country and whose fathers or grandfathers were among the pioneers of the district. He was sorry Private McCorkill, who belonged to one of the oldest families in the district, could not, with others, get leave to attend the gathering.

Orchards Near Riddell’s Creek – A most interesting sight is that to be now seen at the various extensive orchards at Sandy Creek. The apple crop is most wonderful and the quality very fine. There are thousands of cases of such popular export varieties as Jonathan, Rome Beauty, Munroe’s Favourite, London Pippin, Rymer and that good old favourite, Cox’s Orange Pippin. If the prices were anything like good, a splendid return would be obtained, but unfortunately present prices merely pay expenses.

Honouring an Australian – The following cablegram appeared in the “Argus” of Tuesday, the private referred to being the son of Mr. Killingbeck, the stationmaster at Gisborne: “The name of the one-armed Australian soldier whom the King and Queen Mary spoke to at the Victoria League Club for Overseas Soldiers on Saturday was George Eli Killingbeck, not Killick. Queen Mary asked Private Killingbeck if he intended to have an artificial arm. He replied with some confusion, “The expense might be prohibitive.”

Her Majesty promptly offered to provide an artificial limb at her own expense, but the King said, “No, it shall be from us both.”

War News – The question of dealing with Zeppelin air raiders is now occupying the attention of the people of Great Britain. If the Zeppelins were engaged in legitimate warfare – that is against fortified places and armed men – there would not be so much room for discussion; but, as a matter of fact, there is ample evidence to show that the Zeppelin raiders cast down bombs with the knowledge that non-combatants would be the principal sufferers. It is knowledge of this that has given rise to agitation for reprisals on the part of Great Britain.

The truth about Gallipoli is gradually leaking out and all the perfervid oratory in Great Britain and the Dominions will not lessen the effect of the scathing condemnation of those who sent men to a useless death. It is no new story that Sir Charles Monro tells but it is something to have it admitted in an official dispatch that a shocking blunder was committed in sending men to occupy an untenable position.

Melton Rifle Club – Owing to the non-issue of rifles by the Defence Department to rifle clubs, no further action will be taken in connection with the formation of a rifle club until rifles are available.

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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, ABN 11 068 049 178 AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 237879. S49517-2 (290948_v1) (12/02/2016) Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, ABN 11 068 049 178 AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 237879. S48450-7 (293221_v17) (16/03/2016)

Kennedy & Hunt:

Agents Contacts:

33 Brantome St, Gisborne, Victoria, 3437 Ph: (03) 5428 2544 Fax: (03) 5428 2816

Jason Kennedy: 0417 383 235 Wilma Grumont: 0409 138 472 Dominic Romeo: 0423 316 914

. . . s i r e n n i w And the Congratulations to the winners of our 2015 Promotion

“Where could $10,000 take you?

THIS YEAR IT COULD BE YOU! Call the team at K&H to get that winning feeling!

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Enjoy your trip g Kennedy & Hunt Real Estate

40 Gisborne Gazette April 2016

www.kennedyandhunt.com.au

K&H Apr 2016_GG

Call 5428 2544 or sales@kennedyandhunt.com.au