Gisborne Gazette August 2016

E FRE Issue No 110

August 2016

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Circulation 8500

The big freeze Straws Lane photographed by Ron Weste on July 13 when snowfalls were widespread across the Macedon Ranges.

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Kids Corner FROM the Editor’s Desk with Bryan Power

From the Editor

GREAT Gisborne Gazette PO Box 9, Gisborne 3437 0401 810 581

Snow Ron Weste’s cover picture captures the beauty and the chill that we all awoke to on July 13.

Chris Fleming’s photos on page 37 show that snow can be fun but it also has its downside when it creates the hazards of black ice.

I must admit that I’m well over this cold weather and was pleased to find the first daffodil in bloom in our garden in South Gisborne. It’s a welcome sign that spring can’t be too far away.

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The Gazette Team Editor: Bryan Power editor@gisbornegazette.org.au 5428 2795 President Phyllis Boyd 0431 063 119 Advertising Coordinator advertising@gisbornegazette.org.au Advertising Coordinator John Chambers 0401 810 581 advertising@gisbornegazette.org.au Production Pip Butler 5428 2201 pbutlerhistory@gmail.com Graeme Millar, Elaine Millar

Queen’s Scouts I was impressed to read in the 1st Gisborne Scout report that the group has produced 42 young people since 1992 who have qualified to receive the prestigious

Queen’s Scout Award.

What a great credit this record is to the dedicated leaders who have inspired these scouts to pursue this demanding goal and to the youngsters themselves who have met the many challenges necessary to achieve the award.

Photographer Ron Weste 5426 3322

Secretary/Treasurer Ian Boyd 0417 059 525 secretary@gisbornegazette.org.au

Rob Mitchell returned Congratulations to Rob who has been returned as the Federal member for McEwen for another term.

Polling day saw a big turnout in Gisborne and New Gisborne and I would hope that the voters in this area did not contribute to the large number of informal votes recorded. It has always been puzzling to me why anyone would go to the trouble of voting and then not recording their preferences correctly. It’s certainly not rocket science.

The GREAT Gisborne Gazette is supported by Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

Distribution Coordinator Richard Whiteley 5428 1410 0439 800 430 richardwhiteley1@gmail.com Distributors: Proudly distributed to all letterboxes in Gisborne, New Gisborne, Macedon and Mt Macedon by 65 volunteers, and to Bullengarook and South Gisborne with the mail run.

Newham Primary School writers I had the pleasure of joining the writers group at this great little school one morning in the first week of Term 3 to take them through some exercises to do with report writing and interviewing. As an old editor and teacher it brought back happy memories being with such a bright and keen group of students.

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Stepping back from the full time editor’s role This edition has seen me complete 10 years of editing the Gazette and I believe that this milestone marks a good point for me to step back to allow a fresh approach to the paper’s production. Corinne Shaddock, who has edited three editions of the Gazette in my absence, will become editor from the September edition. Corinne is a very community-minded person who will bring her talent, enthusiasm and energy to the role and I wish her every success. I shall continue as a volunteer at the GREAT Centre to support Corinne and will fill in for her during months when she may not be available. To the many people – too many to list – who have helped me in the editor’s role during those 10 years, I say ‘thank you so much’.

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Month September October November

Deadline August 17 September 14 October 19

Councillor’s Column with Russell Mowatt Once again I’m very pleased Council has been in a financial position for next year’s budget to provide some significant capital works projects specifically in the South Ward. In particular the Gisborne Community Centre refurbishment, $60,000; Gisborne Library outdoor courtyard $68,000 and roof replacement and painting $75,000; South Gisborne IR Robertson pavilion renewal $30,000; Tony Clarke Reserve, Macedon, oval drainage improvements $25,000; purchase of land for the Gisborne Fersfield–Willowbank Roads stormwater detention basin $367,000. Total: $625,000.

Recently we officially opened the Manna Gum Early Learning Centre, which has a total investment of $3.7m. What a great outcome for the Gisborne district.

We have also been in a position to fund the first stage of the Nursery Road, Macedon, Boardwalk for $50,000 which addresses pedestrian safety issues raised by the local community.

All of the projects in next year’s budget are essential for the current and future growth of the Gisborne township and surrounding district.

These projects will be delivered primarily by rate revenue and small government grants and we have been able to do so without any new loans.

The Gisborne area is going through a period of positive change and this can only be achieved by a cohesive effort by all levels of government and those volunteers in many community organisations who inspire all of us to strive for a better quality of life now and into the future.

On a personal note may I take this opportunity to thank the wider community of the South Ward for letting me represent their voice during my term on council. I will continue to listen to issues raised by residents and community groups and do my best in advancing them with council officers and the councillors as a collective into the future.

Russell S Mowatt, 0418 531 281 Distribution August 31 September 28 November 2

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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.

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Woodend: Information Centre and Library.

Sunbury: Information Centre and Library.

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Weather holds up Station Road works

Distributors' column A hearty thank you to all those brave souls who tackled the distribution of the Gazette throughout the wretched weather we have experienced recently. At the end of June we had 12 people away so thanks especially to those back-up distributors who stepped in and helped provide cover for those absent.

It is with profound regret that we farewell some of our longest-serving distributors, namely Bosilka Lipkovich, Sandra and Kevin Murray and Brian and Karen Spaull.

We thank them for their much-valued support and wish them well for the future.

Richard Whiteley 5428 1410 or 0439 800 430

Recent wet weather has delayed work on the Calder Freeway-Station Road intersection.

VicRoads regional director Mal Kersting said that unfortunately the conditions did not look promising for major works to continue until later in August. This meant that the planned closure of the Melbourne-bound entry ramp from Station Road on to the freeway and associated detours would be delayed until then.

The works are now expected to finish in 2017.

A note on woodcraft...

Puddles were evident on the site in late July.

Teacher Mel Daly is pleased to ice up for a good cause.

St Brigid’s cops a bucketing Pam McDiarmid with husband Graeme and her hand-crafted hurdy-gurdy. Pam played for a large Uniting Church Muffin ’n More group last month. A talented woodcrafter, Pam has been making musical instruments for many years.

St Brigid's school held their own ‘Big Freeze’ on the last day of term 2 to get behind former footballer Neale Daniher and raise funds for the fight against motor neurone disease. Neale, who has the disease, is at the forefront of efforts to support research to find a cure. Teachers and parents froze for a great result, the event raising more than $2000.

More school news ►p27-29

Thank you from RSL The Gisborne/Macedon Ranges Sub-Branch of the RSL thanks the community for their generosity.

We would like to inform all those who donated to the annual Anzac Appeal that a total of $5,722 was raised. This consisted of $2,500 from Riddells John De Lai Creek and $3,222 from Gisborne. This was a magnificent effort and the Sub-Branch thanks all those who generously donated to the appeal.

John De Lai, President More RSL news ►p23

NBN rollout

Art Trail brochure available The 2016-17 Macedon Ranges Art Trail brochure is now available from visitor information centres and numerous outlets including the GREAT office, Gisborne Library, The Gallery Mt Macedon, The Trading Post, Top of the Range cafe, Gisborne Peak Winery, Macedon Family Hotel and Macedon Ranges Hotel & Spa. It can also be downloaded from www.visit macedonranges.com/arts-culture .

News about the local art scene can be found on the MRAT Facebook page.

For more details contact Nadine on 0439 399 838 or nhartnet@bigpond.net.au .

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Workers excavate trenches in Aitken Street near Willowbank Road as the NBN rollout progresses in Gisborne.

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Spot the difference GUS

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Can you spot at least 11 differences between the pictures?

Quiz

‘What on earth are you doing going to school dressed like that, young man?’

Jokes and riddles

1. Complete this proverb "Fools rush in where....... "

I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

2. Which is the odd one out: boots, slippers, mittens, sneakers?

Knock! knock! Who’s there?

Howard who?

Howard.

Howard you like a cup of coffee?

3. Which of these countries is largest in area: USA, Canada, Brazil, Australia?

My psychiatrist told me I was crazy and I said I wanted a second opinion. He said OK, you’re ugly too.

4. In music how many notes are there in an octave?

What’s brass and sounds like Tom Jones?

Trombones.

5. What do we call the uniting of all Australian states to form one nation?

I like work. It fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours.

Knock! knock! Who’s there?

Daughter.

Daughter who?

Daughter-door salesman.

4. Eight

1. "...Angels fear to tread."

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2. Mittens 3. Canada

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and celebrate with us.

For more information contact the library on 5428 3962.

7. A chocolate

10. What is a schooner: a ship, musical instrument, animal or food?

ANSWERS TO QUIZ

6. India

9. What kind of a musical instrument are tympani: brass, percussion, string or woodwind?

The Gisborne Library will be celebrating Harry Potter’s birthday on Saturday, July 30 from 10.30 to 11.30am.

Harry fans will be sorted into houses and then attend classes in herbology, potions and divination.

And no birthday party is complete without cake! So come along dressed as your favourite Hogwarts character

What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?

A carrot.

5. Federation

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Happy Birthday, Harry!

If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving is not for you!

factory 8. The Salvation Army 9.

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What religious group nicknamed The Salvos?

Cartoon: Joycelin Moreland

10. Ship.

7. Roald Dahl wrote a story about a boy named Charlie. What did Charlie win a ticket to visit?

‘Cos the kids all reckon I’m the class clown.’

Percussion

6. What country did Mahatma Ghandi lead to independence: South Africa, India, Turkey or Italy?

For the record. . .

For the record... ◙ Congratulations to Macedon local Anna Baeten who was named a Victorian state finalist (out of hundreds of entrants) at the Girlfriend Priceline Pharmacy Model Search last month.

Anna Baeten

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Anna now goes into the running to progress to the next round of finalists who will appear in a fashion shoot within Girlfriend magazine.

clinic hours Monday – Friday 8am to 8pm Saturdays/Sundays 9am to 3pm On-call GP available after hours

◙ A sausage making and smallgoods appreciation course with Uncle’s Smallgoods will be held at Ida Red, Smith Street, Macedon on Saturday, August 13 from 10.30am to 2pm. For more information contact Janet Leung on 0404 158 395 or at eating@idared.com.au ◙ Relay For Life is coming to Lancefield again in March 2017, and the Cancer Council Victoria is seeking local volunteers to share skills and help those in the community touched by cancer.

Opportunities include coordinating ceremonies, Last year's Relay for Life Committee. logistics, catering and marketing, and supporting many other parts of the relay. To join the volunteer committee or to find out other ways in which you can help, please email Katie. camilleri@cancervic.org.au or call 1300 65 65 85. ◙ Macedon Ranges Shire Council and the sponsors of the Bendigo Bank Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Awards congratulates the 112 local businesses who entered this year’s awards. A judging panel of 11 independent business professionals who do not work or live in the Macedon Ranges will announce the finalists on August 9 and winners will receive their awards at a dinner at Kyneton Town Hall on September 14.

Winter World Food Day We’re celebrating cultural diversity with food at Macedon Ranges Further Education Centre on Monday August 1 between 12.30 and 2pm. Come along and join us for fun, companionship and lots of yummy food. Feel free to bring a plate to share.

Enquiries to 5428 3799.

Book your appointment ONLINE or mobile app – see website for details ►New Gisborne Playgoup children of all abilities enjoy a push from Bendigo Bank’s Angela Dickins on the new nest-swing.

Swings for all at New Gisborne Playgroup Children of all abilities can now swing to the sky at New Gisborne Playgroup thanks to a grant from Gisborne Bendigo Bank for a nest-swing.

Playgroup President Zoe Hall and Secretary Helen Richards applied for the grant because playgroup children with cerebral palsy and hip dysplasia were unable to use the regular swings and were therefore unable to join in all of the outside play.

Nest-swings can be ridden lying down or with a parent, so now all the children can experience the thrill of a swing and enjoy such fun together.

Playgroup Maintenance Officer Darren Crump, who installed the nest swing, expects it to be enjoyed by kids for years to come. He said New Gisborne Playgroup really appreciated the grant and the many ways Bendigo Bank invested in the community.

Customer Relationship Manager Angela Dickins visited the playgroup to see the new swing and was delighted to see how excited everyone was about it. She said the grant was made possible by people banking with Gisborne & District Community Bank branch – “it’s a great thing to be part of.”

The nest swing was funded by New Gisborne Playgroup, Gisborne Bendigo Bank and Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE Lifestyle Carers Group speaker at Macedon CWA

Noted horticulturist to speak at Probus

Representatives of the Woodend Lifestyle Carers Group told our June meeting about their ambitious plans to establish a respite guest house in the Macedon Ranges to provide a break for carers of early stage dementia sufferers. The group is holding a fund-raising concert at the Mountview Theatre in September. Our branch agreed to provide refreshments as a donation to this fundraiser. Woodend Lifestyle Carers Group is a not-for-profit group dedicated to improving the lifestyle of carers and those they care for with memory loss.

CWA has been a long-time supporter of dementia programs. A cheque for over $28,000 was presented to the Alzheimers Australia Dementia Research Foundation at the State Conference last May. CWA has been supporting communities address disabilities, family violence, rural health and more for over 90 years locally, state-wide and further afield.

Visitors and new members are Lorraine Tweddle always welcome to join us at our meetings. Our next meeting is on August 16 at the CWA Hall, Mount Macedon.

Lorraine Tweddle, 5426 2045

Australian Red Cross THE POWER OF HUMANITY

Fashion focus for Red Cross Feeling the cold? Would you like to look ahead to some warmer weather and join us for a taste of summer fashion? Friends of Red Cross will be hosting a parade of summer fashions by Kay’s Classic Fashion on Friday September 2 at 1.30pm. Entry will be $10 which will include a door prize and a wonderful afternoon tea.

As usual we will be in the Seniors’ Rooms in Gisborne.

We would love to see all of our regular friends and would welcome any new faces who might like to join us.

Diane Barker

At our July meeting we were most fortunate to have Jeremy Scott as our guest speaker. After being born with a heart defect and then a successful operation Jeremy now raises money for the Heart Foundation as a very inspirational speaker and author. His tales of his 2½ years cycling around the world left us quite astounded.

Our speaker for August is Stephen Ryan of the Mt Macedon and District Horticultural Society.

There is still time to join our five-day coach tour to Warrnambool and Mount Gambier or perhaps the cruise to New Zealand in March 2017. Please contact Keith Hallett on 5428 3898 if you are interested.

Macedon Ranges Cancer Support Group meeting The Macedon Ranges Cancer Support Group (MRCSG) invites all those impacted by cancer – from those with a diagnosis to friends and carers – to come together in a friendly environment every month to share experiences.

On June 27 guest speaker Margot Field discussed the “mind-body connection”, followed by discussion time over tea and coffee at Macedon Ranges Health, Neal Street, Gisborne. On Wednesday August 31, the group will hold a free screening of the documentary The Connection at Baringo Food and Wine’s fabulous cinema in New Gisborne (RSVPs essential).

Research by the Cancer Council of New South Wales shows that people who take part in support groups have a greater sense of wellbeing and are less anxious and depressed.

MRCSG is a community collaboration between It Takes a Village Compassionate Communities (ITAV), and Macedon Ranges Health. ITAV vice-president Jenny Lonergan says the group arose from a direct call to action from the community.

To RSVP to a Macedon Ranges Cancer Support Group session, please contact Jenny at committee. itavcc@gmail.com or Jane on 0412 094 089.

Stay tuned for more information on our spring season sessions.

Jane Lindhe

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Play it doubly safe on winter roads The shortest day is past. Summer is on the way. Well, not quite! In fact, apart from the odd day it is very much winter now. It’s a tough time to be a cyclist and some members of the local cycling community, who don’t cycle as a commute, have been retreating to the relative comfort of the shed for a session or two on the indoor trainer.

I’ve never been a fan and prefer to stay out on our local roads when safe. Conditions that we have experienced recently are a timely reminder to think about your safety. As primarily a cyclist, I aim to be as visible as possible through wearing contrasting clothing and using lights day and night. I also think about the roads I ride on when the conditions are far from ideal.

As a car driver, I too think about how visible I am.

Those lights aren’t just so you can see your way and, with so many windy days, could you stop in time if there was a fallen tree on the road around the corner, particularly in the wet? We should always be cautious out on the roads but doubly so in the depths of winter.

Jem Richards Bike Safe Macedon Ranges

Colour Run is coming!

Registrations for the MRH Colour Run and Walk on October 23 are now open via www.mrh.org.au This year the event will be bigger, louder and with a touch of sparkle! Early-bird registrations provide the opportunity to choose your T-shirt size and collect it from the MRH Centre prior to the event. We are thrilled to have two major sponsors – the Gisborne and District Community Bank Branch of the Bendigo Bank and the Neal Street Medical Clinic.

In addition to our Gold Sponsors we would also like to acknowledge the following sponsors who are also supporting the event this year – Webforce Five, P2 Group, Russell Kennedy Lawyers, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, First State Super, Sign Obsession, Lindsay Hill Real Estate, O’Keefe and Partners, Kennedy and Hunt Real Estate, Studer Group, Capital Radiology Gisborne, Rotary Gisborne and Western Water.

If you don’t want to walk or run but are interested in helping out please contact Kelly on 5428 0300 or Kelly. milne@mrh.org.au – there are plenty of volunteering opportunities on the day and it is an incredible event to be part of.

Gisborne CWA enjoys meeting in new venue The Gisborne CWA held its July meeting at Gisborne Secondary College with a good attendance.

The new venue is proving to be very comfortable and well accepted by our members. Thank you to the college for allowing us to use the facility.

Our catering ladies held a successful sausage sizzle on a very cold day at Sunbury. They also have been busy catering for a private function, thank you to our talented ladies.

Proceeds from these events go back to our local community with donations being made to a variety of deserving charities.

Plans have been made for some outings with trips to Bendigo, Lancefield for a Group meeting and Craigieburn for Association Day. A request has been made by State CWA for more trauma teddies; these are gratefully accepted by the Children's Hospital. Our craft ladies will happily construct these teddies.

Our next meeting will be on August 8; new members are always welcome.

If you have any queries, please ring Dulcie Sharp (Publicity Officer) on 5428 4897 or Cheryl Liddy (Secretary) on 5428 3141.

Rotary recognises community leader Former Gisborne SES Controller Ralph Walling was recently named a Paul Harris Fellow by Gisborne Rotary Club in recognition of his 15 years of continuous service to our community as head of the local SES unit. The honour, named after Rotary International’s founder, was presented at the club's changeover meeting in early July.

Samantha Turner was also inducted as the new Gisborne Rotary President for 2016-17. Sam owns and runs the Black Forest Motel with her husband John and both became Rotarians three years ago after deciding they wanted a platform to help others in need. Readers will recall from last month’s Gazette

that Sam has since been achieving great things in helping to embed childbirth education in Mongolia.

Over the course of the past year, our club has raised and disbursed more than $27,000 to a range of community organisations and projects in our area as well as to Rotary humanitarian work. If you’d like to get involved in some way don’t hesitate to contact our club on 5428 4510.

Barry Wills

Outgoing Gisborne SES Unit Controller Ralph Walling shows off his Paul Harris Fellow medallion.

Learn to create your own photo book Overwhelmed with digital photos? Fear not, Gisborne Library is hosting free photo book sessions with professional photographer Martin Hurley.

“Digital photography has become a popular way to capture every special moment, but it’s very easy to become overwhelmed with a huge volume of photos and struggle to find meaning in them,” Goldfields Libraries program coordinator Tammy Higgs said.

“Selecting a small collection of favourites and showcasing them in a beautiful photo book is an ideal solution.”

Martin will guide participants through the process of creating a digital photo book, advising on how to select the right images to

fit with a suitable theme and style.

Watch and learn, or bring along 20-30 images and your laptop or tablet to get started.

As the end product is a digital publication, sharing it with friends and family is easy – either in digital format or as a printed keepsake photo book.

Martin will be at Gisborne Library on Wednesday, August 17, from 10.30 to 11.30am.

This session is free, and booking is required.

To book, call the library on 5428 3962 or book online at www. ncgrl.vic.gov.au/event/photobooksgisborne

New kids' newspaper seeks young reporters Farmers’ Markets in August Saturday August 6 Woodend Saturday August 13 Kyneton Saturday August 20 Riddells Ck Saturday August 27 Lancefield

A new kids’ newspaper has been launched. Editor Saffron Howden said “Crinkling News is the only national newspaper for Australian kids. This weekly newspaper is all about you and your world.

"From the cutest animals born at the zoo to the biggest bushfires blazing around the country, Crinkling News has it covered.

Overheard your parents talking about the attacks in Paris, or the refugees fleeing terrible fighting and searching for a new home?

Crinkling News is here to tell you all about it, but not in a boring or scary adult way. We cover the news just for kids.

"And there’s plenty of fun, too. Inside your newspaper, you will

find puzzles, cartoons, silly stories, inspiring ones, and beautiful photos. There are also lots of ways that you can be a part of it. Become a Crinkling News reporter by telling us about your favourite book, a new movie, or a video game.

"If you feel passionately about something – like your sporting hero, animal rights, or the lack of safe drinking water around the world – write about why and we will publish it."

Crinkling News is available by subscription. Subscribers will receive their copy once a week by mail. They will also be able to access all the stories and photos on the website. www.crinklingnews.com.au

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ARTS in the RANGES William Ritchie 'Living Wild' at The Gallery The Gallery at Mount Macedon will be hosting a focus exhibition titled 'Living Wild' by Gisbornebased wildlife artist William Ritchie from August 2 through to September 6. Some may recall William’s work was featured at the GREAT Centre in February this year.

This will be William’s first local exhibition and will feature wildlife and scenes typical of the Macedon Ranges in oil, watercolour and gouache, with all works for sale. There will also be an opportunity to meet William and discuss his work with him on Saturday August 6 at 2pm.

Kookaburra sunset Formerly a scientist

by William Ritchie. with a PhD in biology, William decided on a career change to more actively pursue his passion for art, wildlife and conservation after moving to Gisborne in 2014. He is a member of the Macedon Ranges Art Trail as well as the Victorian Artists Society, Australian Guild of Realist Artists, the Wildlife Artists Society of Australia, the Woodend Art Group, the Wildlife Art Museum of Australasia project and is involved with Wildlife Victoria as a volunteer.

William regularly runs art classes and workshops including at Arthouse Direct in Sunbury and is available for individual and group bookings by arrangement. www.williamritchie.com.au william@williamritchie.com.au 0427 557 328

Proudly sponsored by Gisborne Artists Society, Macedon Ranges Art Group, Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art & Craft, The Gallery Mt Macedon, The Gisborne Singers, Duneira, The Licorice Allsorts, Macedon Music, The Mount Players and the Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society, Central Victoria

Two films on the bill for August The Macedon Ranges Film Society’s July 13 screening featured the 1954 documentary Back of Beyond.

Directed by John Heyer, Back of Beyond chronicles the challenging work of outback ‘postie’ Tom Kruse delivering mail and supplies along the 517km Birdsville track to some of the world’s most isolated people.

The film quite movingly portrays the hard conditions, the loneliness and the resilience of the outback people both white and black, and even the remnants of the Afghan cameleers of the late 19th and early 20th century.

The heat and dust of outback Australia depicted in this absorbing documentary contrasted dramatically with the wintry conditions Film Society patrons endured to attend the screening. Fortunately they were fortified with mulled wine on arrival and a delicious supper with wine afterwards.

Coming up in August is a “double bill” – the regular second Wednesday day screening will feature Hitchcock’s classic Rope, then on Sunday afternoon August 21 is the muchloved musical West Side Story accompanied by a high tea.

The society meets on the second Wednesday of every month at Woodend Community Centre. Film notes and an informal supper are part of the evening. MRFS is a membership-based club; initial enquiries should be made by email to mrfilmsociety@gmail.com or to Lorraine on 5427 0921 or Christine on 5429 5452.

Henry Screen 0411 418 468

A rustic pastel by Ross Paterson.

Winter show a great success The recent Winter Art Show as a part of the Woodend Winter Arts Festival was one of the Macedon Ranges Art Group's most successful and we would like to thank all those who contributed by way of entering paintings, doing roster duty, transport, erection and dismantling of display stands and all the other tasks that go to making this art show a success. We received many compliments from visitors and we have booked the popular Woodend Bowling Club venue for next year.

In addition to being a sponsor of the Woodend Winter Arts Festival, MRAG supports, among others, Woodend Neighbourhood House and the Kyneton Theatre Group and we offer free places to Year 12 students from local secondary schools to attend our workshops.

The Helen Cottle watercolour workshop on July 31 has been booked out, but we will accept your interest in attending a second watercolour workshop with Helen.

We are also seeking people interested in a one-day pastels workshop later in the year. We hope to get Ross Paterson to run the workshop, but we will need to get some idea of the level of interest from members and nonmembers before we can confirm this. Please let John know if you are interested via macedonrangesartgroup. com or phone 0417 506 934.

Don't miss the Gisborne Singers' popular cabaret night The Gisborne Singers have about 50 members from all walks of life who rehearse every Tuesday from 7.30pm at Holy Cross Primary School, New Gisborne, under the leadership of musical director Stephen Brockman.

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Australian Chamber Choir in concert in Germany.

'Miserere' will be a first for the Ranges The next concert hosted by Friends of Music at Resurrection will be the Australian Chamber Choir presentation titled Bach in the Castle of Heaven. The music will feature the Miserere by Gregorio Allegri, priest and composer of the 17th century.

This famous work was initially kept secret by the Vatican, by decreeing that any Catholic who published or copied it would incur excommunication. The ban did not lapse until 1770 when a 14-year-old Mozart notated it by memory, having heard the work sung in Rome. However, he avoided excommunication and received a papal knighthood instead!

Gazette readers are encouraged to experience this most divine choral music in the fine acoustic setting of the Church of the Resurrection. This will be the first time this music has been presented in the Macedon Ranges.

The program will also include works by JM Bach, Howells and JS Bach supported by organ and cello.

The concert is on Saturday, August 27 at 3pm at the Church of the Resurrection, corner Honour Ave and Mt Macedon Road, Macedon. Online bookings essential at www.Auschoir.com.au Concert goers please note that the Melbourne performance was fully booked in advance and the Resurrection concert is now selling very quickly.

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Macedon Ranges Spinners The Macedon Ranges Spinners and Fibre Group reported last month on their successful fundraising day.

We omitted to state that the funds were donated to the Cancer Council.

Duneira spring calendar Duneira’s spring events begin with weekly Tuesday house tours and morning teas from August 18 at 10.45am.

The program blossoms broadly in September and early booking is advised as always for the popular events that you will find by going to www.duneira.com.au

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The Mount Players held their 13th annual One Act Play Festival over the weekend of July 9-10.

With seven theatre companies joining the Players and Mount Players Youth Theatre in staging 13 short plays, the festival was smaller than in recent years, but the productions remained consistently excellent and were enjoyed by a very good audience turnout.

Best production this year went to The Peace of Angels by Gemco Theatre Co; runner-up was The Mount Players’ Spotlight, written by Tanya Rich and starring David Cubley as Steven Cartwright, an actor fallen upon hard times.

Tallulah Gordon and Aaron Daniels received Youth Encouragement Awards for their roles in MPYT’s Three Steps Beyond.

Other acting nominations went to Maree Hingston, David Cubley and Ben Lawrance, while Nick White received three nominations for his performance in Three Steps Beyond. All festival results are at www. themountplayers.com If you enjoy a ripping good yarn then come along to next year’s festival, which we are scheduling for July 7-9.

TMP’s next production is Falling From Grace, directed by Natasha Boyd.

This funny drama about friendships sorely tested

Adjudicator Kim Durban awards the Runner-Up Best Production trophy to Tanya Rich for Tanya’s new play 'Spotlight'. by fraud and deceit opens August 19.

Tickets are available via our website or you can phone 5426 1892.

Latest production 'Falling from Grace' The Mount Players’ new production is Falling from Grace, a play with a bright comic surface and mysterious depths.

It is about four women: one in medicine and three in the media. The three women are best friends in and out of the professional world; they are witty and passionate as they juggle careers, children and lovers.

They are 40 and their friendship is about to be tested – one with her ex-husband and new lover, one with her impending first pregnancy, one with being stuck in the middle of her two friends’ differences. The fourth woman, a doctor, will battle for her research project with a male colleague and try to reconcile her marriage.

Falling from Grace is by Hannie Rayson, the writer of Hotel Sorrento and Life after George.

The show runs from August 19 to September 10. There is a licensed bar and free tea and coffee at interval as well.

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Lots happening for 1st Gisborne Scouts Congratulations to Ethan McEwan who recently completed his Green Cord hike. He organised a bike hike on the rail trail from Mansfield to Tallarook and along with six other Scouts they completed 12km over three days during the school holidays.

Scouts perform well at rogaining titles Three patrols from Ross Watt Scout troop competed in the State Schools Rogaining Championships held at Creswick in July. It was a lovely dry day and the Scouts enjoyed the experience.

Team 1 with Renee, Kelsey, Riley, Quinn and Isaac scored an impressive 600 points in 4½ hours; team 2 with Sarah, Archie, Ethan, Alison and Grace scored 520 points in four hours and 47 minutes while the youngest team of Grace, James, Sara, Rebecca and William did extremely well coming in second and third overall. Well done to all scouts as the course was quite hilly and challenging. We are all looking forward to the event next year.

Mitchell Troop Scouts recently hiked to Bullengarook from Gisborne, camped the night and hiked back carrying all their gear and cooking their own meals.

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Cub Leaders take a break from the skates.

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After a wobbly beginning and a few tumbles, Cubs, Leaders and families soon mastered their way around the rollerskating rink having fun and playing with their friends.

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Gisborne Girl Guides tied in knots Gisborne Girl guides finished off the term attempting new challenges. The members were required to learn how to use a compass and to tie a variety of knots. This included tying a reef knot in cooked spaghetti - which surprisingly they were able to achieve after some practice.

Vacancies exist in the Unit for girls aged 8-12 who would like to take on personal and team development challenges. If you would like to join the Unit please phone Deb on 5426 1931 to organise a visit.

We meet at the Howey Street hall between 5 and 6.30pm on Thursdays.

Ron, Penny, Trevor, Ethan, Mum (Ann Jackson), Jackson, Dad (Paul), Erin, Jayne and Dave.

Another worthy Queen's Scout On Sunday July 10 Jackson O’Neill was presented with his Queen's Scout Award.

Jackson is the 42nd scout from 1st Gisborne since 1992 to receive this prestigious award.

The Queen's Scout award is the highest award in the Venturer section and carries an outstanding reputation within scouting and the community.

To gain the award the Venturer must first reach Venturer Award standard in all 13 Venturer Award activities.

They must then reach Queen's Scout standard in the categories of Leadership Development, Outdoor Activities and Personal Growth.

Like many of the Queen's Scouts before him, Jackson, through his endeavours to achieve this award, has spent many more

hours than the minimum required, especially in his environmental work alongside the Friends of Stanley Park. The protection of the natural environment of the Macedon Ranges has become his personal challenge and the community is lucky to have such a young person so passionate and willing to work on such an important community issue.

1st Gisborne Group congratulates Jackson and wishes him well in all his future endeavours and believes him a very worthy recipient.

Any person interested in joining 1st Gisborne Scouts can contact Jayne (Rikki) Guilmartin on gl.gisborne1st@gmail.com or phone 0487 706 084. We cater for Joeys (from six years) to Rovers (to 26 years) and are always interested in anyone who would like to relive their scouting times as a Leader.

Tahlia, Sofia, Erin and Stephanie work out how to make a ladder/ bridge.

High speed and freeze frame in focus for photographers Another fantastic technical night on July 11 saw Macedon Ranges Photographic Society club members able to practise high speed photography and learn how to freeze the action.

Restricted to indoor activities, we used incense to capture smoke trails, with another activity involving dropping items such as strawberries and bath toys into containers of water to capture the splashes and bubbles. Messy but a lot a fun!

Coming up on August 2, as well as our AGM, we have our bi-monthly competition with the judge being local photographer Rob Featonbury. The topics are ‘Open’ and ‘Transport’. Rob will feature some of his amazing images and techniques during the evening.

The August 8 technical night will feature guest photographer, the amazing Barney Meyer, who will share his knowledge and skills in creating panoramic images.

Known for his huge artworks, he is bound to inspire our members and guests.

And put a note in your diary – our September 12 technical night will see noted Melbourne-based pet photographer, Julie Ewing from Pawtraits, not only explain how she achieves her amazing images but demonstrate with some local pets and props.

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

Visit www.macedon-ranges-photography.org.au or our Facebook page.

The July technical night entertainment. Image: John Spring.

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News from Council completes revaluations

Building future for young and old

Macedon Ranges welcomes new citizens

Hanging Rock master plan project kicks off

More than 23,000 properties have been revalued to calculate rates for the next two financial years.

The State Government requires the Council to revalue all properties every two years based on market movements and recent sale trends.

Properties have been valued as at January 2016. Information on properties is compiled from sources including building permits, subdivisions and sales information.

Council uses property values to redistribute the amount of rates paid by each ratepayer according to the value of the property.

While the Government has imposed a 2.5% cap on rate increases, this applies to total rate revenue collected and does not apply evenly to individual rates notices. Waste charges and the fire services levy have been excluded from the cap.

The revaluation showed property values had been fairly stable, with the overall average increase across the shire for all property types being 3.3%.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s commitment to a healthy, active and connected community has been strengthened by the adoption of two plans to support both young and older residents.

Feedback from more than 500 residents informed the Municipal Early Years Plan and Positive Ageing Plan, which were formally adopted by Council on June 22. The plans identify key priorities for Council over the next four years in relation to service and infrastructure provision, planning, advocacy and community development.

Mayor, Cr Graham Hackett said “Over 50 consultation events on the draft plans were held throughout the shire to make sure Council engaged as much of the community as possible.

“We heard from children, local seniors, mothers groups, businesses, Council staff and more. What we’ve discovered has been overwhelmingly positive. Families raising young children are appreciative of the services they have which support them. Senior members in the shire have told us they recognise the need to stay connected with community, and have provided us with a lot of good feedback to support activities that will achieve this.”

To view the Municipal Early Years Plan and the Positive Ageing Plan visit mrsc. vic.gov.au/strategies-plans

Twenty-four new citizens were officially welcomed at a Citizenship Ceremony held at the Kyneton Town Hall on July 19.

Preparation of a new master plan for the Hanging Rock precinct is now under way.

Consultants Village Well and Aspect Studios are working with Council, government, indigenous groups, stakeholders and the community on management of the precinct for the long term.

They will consult widely with the community in coming months. It is envisaged a draft master plan will be released at the end of this year and, after further consultation, the master plan will be finalised in April 2017.

The council is keen for the broader community to be involved in the process.

“A comprehensive consultation program is being prepared to ensure that everyone can have their say," Cr Hackett said. "We’re looking to incorporate social media and also free entry to Hanging Rock Reserve for a specified period during the consultation period.”

Council is managing the project in partnership with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

Panel supports Rural Living Amendment The independent Planning Panel has broadly supported the planning scheme Amendment C110 relating to rural living, subject to some changes.

For Gisborne and Riddells Creek, the Panel supported the proposed ‘change areas’ and planning controls, subject to deleting lots with native vegetation values in the east of the Campbell’s Road precinct from the Amendment.

The Romsey site was not supported for a range of reasons including the high agricultural quality of the land and its role in maintaining the nonurban break between Romsey and Lancefield. The Panel was open to the rezoning of a small alternative location.

The panel report is available at mrsc.vic.gov.au/amendmentC110

Boost for Live4Life in regional Victoria Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s award-winning Live4Life youth suicide prevention initiative will be rolled out to two more shires, thanks to a $100,000 grant from the Myer Foundation.

Council led development of Live4Life and has been fielding requests for several years from other local government areas to duplicate its extremely successful program.

An independent entity called Youth Live4Life Inc. has been established to allow other rural and regional communities to establish the Live4Life model for their young people.

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New business kit Do you need any business advice or do you know someone who is opening a new business in the shire? If so, our new business kit is now available and provides information, assistance, opportunities and advice for businesses from Council and other relevant agencies.

Download the kit or pick up a hardcopy from a Council office. If you would like a kit posted to you, contact us on 5421 9616 or email ecodevadmin@mrsc.vic. gov.au

Event Planning Workshop If you are planning an event or festival, this workshop will enable you to learn about the services and assistance Council and other agencies can provide.

Come along and find out how you can ensure that your event or festival is successful, sustainable and compliant.

The workshop is relevant to organisers of small and large events, new and existing.

Date: Monday August 15 from 5 - 7pm Venue: Gisborne Administration Centre, 40 Robertson Street.

Cost: FREE

Candidate info session Tuesday August 2 from 7- 9pm Venue: Gisborne Administration Centre, 40 Robertson Street.

The session is aimed at giving community members and prospective candidates information about the role and purpose of local government. The session offers advice and anecdotes from elected representatives and an overview of local government from a visiting council chief executive officer.

Rock gains TripAdvisor award Hanging Rock Reserve was recently awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for consistently positive reviews for the second year in a row.

Hanging Rock is open every day (except Christmas Day) between 9am and 5pm. Entry fees are $4 per pedestrian, $10 per car, $20 per minibus and $50 per coach. Regular visitors can buy an annual pass for $67 that can be used during normal operating hours, excluding major event days.

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How to be motivated in weight journey T O W N

We all struggle with motivation to make lifestyle changes. One way to motivate yourself is to think positively or, even better, do something that makes you feel positive, e.g. go for a walk, catch up with friends or do an activity/craft that you enjoy. In the case of diet and exercise this can just mean getting started with a new healthy lifestyle regime.

We at Gisborne Take Weight Off Naturally (T.O.W.N.) Club can support and provide motivation for your new healthy lifestyle regime. Through our group therapy sessions we share ways to stay positive, motivated and to learn about food and exercise choices that will assist us all on our weight loss journey.

Last month the TOWN Clubs of Victoria celebrated their achievements at a State Recognition Night and our chairperson Marianne Wilson borrowed from John Donne in her address when she said, Di Egan “No man is an island; we all seek support and guidance from others, and therein lies the strength of TOWN.” So take that first step, let us help you to stay positive and motivated by joining us at Gisborne TOWN Club. We meet every Monday night at the Gisborne Bowls Club from 6pm.

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The Gisborne Community Carols have been For this year, mark in your diaries enjoying our community event inside the December 11 as the date and Gisborne Gisborne Church of Christ for the past couple Church of Christ as the venue. of years. Although it has been easy for the Carols Committee not to have to be reliant on Local Hero Gisborne fine weather and we are grateful to have this venue, we are keen to move to an outdoor Dennis Long was our posthumous event as soon as possible. recipient last year and we are now The local GREAT Association (Gisborne Model of part of the looking for another worthy community Region Events Activities & Tourism) has proposed amphitheatre member to be our 2016 ‘Local Hero’. designed the pictured amphitheatre which development.

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SHOWS AT KYNETON TOWN HALL Battle of the Bands Romeo and Juliet Friday, August 19 7.30 – 9.30pm A performance

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Buddy’s Back Friday August 26 11.30am – 12:45pm This is one of the most exciting shows to hit the Australian cabaret circuit. Starring Scot Robin, from the smash hit musical Buddy, performing Buddy Holly’s hit songs.

Saturday August 27 6 – 10.30pm Battle of the Bands will have you rocking!

Kyneton Antique & Vintage Fair Friday September 2 5pm – 8pm Saturday Sept 3 10am – 5pm Sunday Sept 4 10am – 4pm Historic Kyneton Town Hall will be transformed into an antique and vintage heaven for three days on the first weekend in September.

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Truffles and botanical art on agenda

August is upon us and the winter pruning is well under way at Bolobek. It has been a reasonably frost-free season so far, so we have been able to make an early start with rose pruning. There are very many roses in the garden and it takes quite an amount of time to get through them all.

It is always rewarding to see the rose garden pruned, tidy and ready for the flowering season ahead.

Each winter for the past several years, many hundreds of trees have been planted in the farm paddocks and laneways surrounding the garden at Bolobek. These new plantings are important as they will eventually provide shelter for livestock and significantly decrease the impact of strong winds we experience.

Hundreds of eucalypts, acacias, conifers and oaks have been planted by the owners of the property and most of them are well established now. In years to come there will be some grand oak avenues on the farm. It takes great foresight to plant a tiny acorn. It is a very real investment in the future.

August is daffodil time at Bolobek.

Our guest speaker on August 2 will be George Patterson on 'Growing Truffles'. On September 6 our speaker night will feature Craig Lidgerwood speaking about 'Botanical Art'.

Don't forget the Garden Lovers Fair on Saturday and Sunday September 17 and 18 at Bolobek on Mount Macedon Road. See our website for full details, including all of the stallholders.

We are offering botanical art classes with John Pastoriza Pinol at the Horticultural Hall. The classes will be held weekly on Tuesdays from 9.30am to 4pm. Email john@botanique-art. com or call 0408 334 478.

Visitors and new members are always welcome.

Anyone interested in joining can speak to our secretary Christine Heazlewood Kevin Edwards at the speaker nights.

More details of the above events are on our website www. mountmacedonhorticulture.org.au Kevin Edwards, treasurer

with Chris Williams

A spring view at Bolobek.

There is a beautiful daffodil walk under a row of ancient lindens enclosed by a holly hedge. In this protected part of the garden there are literally thousands of daffodils of many varieties. The colours are soft pink, cream, lemon and very few of the more glaringly yellow types that we are all so used to; the effect is soft and feminine. It is a magical spot in late winter and early spring The Mount Macedon and District Horticultural Societies annual Garden Lovers Fair is happening again at Bolobek

this spring.

This fantastic event is held over two days on September 17 and 18 and will bring together over 30 specialist nurseries as well as guest speakers and great food, coffee and wine.

The $10 entry fee includes access to the garden at Bolobek as well as the fair. So come along and make a day of it and support our local Horticultural Society to promote the long tradition of great gardening in the beautiful Macedon Ranges.

Daly Nature Reserve news Tuesday August 9 at 9.30am is our next working bee and we will be in both the bushland and heritage garden preparing for spring.

We are very lucky to live in an area where our children can grow up appreciating and understanding the

natural environment and we trust they can learn to care for it into the future.

The kangaroos and other precious and protected wildlife are out and about in Daly Nature Reserve

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Garden Club escapes the cold weather

August jobs in the garden

For the past few years the Garden Club has organised an indoor venue for the July meeting to allow for the wintry weather. And wintry it was when 46 members met at the Gisborne Masonic Hall on July 13.

Snow had fallen significantly overnight on Mt Macedon and there were also several pockets of white around Gisborne as well. However we were all snug and warm, and after a nourishing mug of hot soup with an accompaniment of sandwiches, we were treated to an absorbing, witty and informative talk and visual presentation by Sally van Gent, based on her book Clay Gully – Stories from an apple orchard.

The August meeting will be on August 10, in the Barringo area. The club meets on the second Wednesday of the month, generally between 1pm-3pm at various venues. For further information please phone Kerry on 0408 115 759.

DOWN TO EARTH

Garden Club committee members served a variety of welcome hot soups for a very cold day.

Garden Club President Chris Rhodes with the July meeting guest speaker Sally Van Gent.

BIRDS OF THE MACEDON RANGES No 26

The New Holland Honeyeater extends throughout southern Australia. It is common where grevilleas and banksias are found.

With long, slender beaks and a tongue that can protrude well beyond the end of their beaks, New Holland Honeyeaters are able to probe for nectar in deep flowers.

They are active feeders and busily dart from flower to flower. Other foods items include fruit and insects.

In the flower and ornamental garden Good rainfall, cool weather and even snow in my garden this season with promises a Rosemary Davies wonderful blooming spring.

Trim off the spent flowerheads from early jonquils and daffodils. When the camellias have finished flowering add quality homemade compost around the plants. Choose magnolias and late flowering camellias now for your garden. If you have any leggy pelargoniums or fuchsias in pots in sheltered spots, these can be pruned back now and the trimmings used as cuttings for growing new plants.

If the lawn is looking patchy it can be top dressed and resown now, to make the most of natural rainfall keeping the seeds well watered.

Is your pond looking slimy and you can hardly see the fish? I hate to say it, but it is time to do a fishpond overhaul: don the gumboots and give it a clean-up. I will be taking my own advice on this one!

In the fruit and vegetable garden If you have rhubarb, feed it to encourage stronger growth for spring. Trim off any old yellowed or brown leaves. New rhubarb plants can be planted into the garden from a bare-rooted crown. Choose a sunny, well-ventilated position in rich, fertile, well-drained soil.

Clean up strawberry plants and remove any old brown or yellowed leaves. Plant new plantlets to renew your patch or alternatively, create a new one with new plant runners from the nursery. For best results replant your strawberry patch with new plants every three years.

Remove weeds popping up over the next month or two. After good rain and before plants set their flowers and seed heads is the best time to tackle them. The safest methods are hand weeding, using a pronged weeder tool or a small spade.

Divide perennial herbs such as oregano, thyme, marjoram and mint when they start to form tiny new shoots at their base. Divide off a section that has new shoots, some old growth and roots attached – then pot it up.

The native garden Trim smaller growing native shrubs like some of the grevilleas, correas, epacris and croweas before the birds build spring nests in them. Add taller growing natives to the garden too, for a habitat for larger birds.

In the family garden Hold a garden planting day in your backyard one weekend and have everyone take part in planting some plants and enjoying an outdoor meal.

Climate change talk with Newham Landcare Group Join the Newham and District Landcare Group at their annual general meeting which will include a talk by Melbourne University climate change specialist Professor David Karoly.

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Kids Corner

THE GREAT ASSOCIATION Gisborne reGion events Activities

Plant One On Me

Art at GREAT Centre

GISBORNE

View from the stalls

OLDE TIME MARKET

tourism

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Barb Talbot

Along the path in the Reserve in Hamilton Street, shoppers with an interest in gardening can find a huge range of Well-known local ceramicists Jan Maxwell and Pat Beasley willplants be the of all sizes and varieties, from seedlings guest artists at the GREAT Centre, Hamilton Street, this month. Be to many mature trees and shrubs, sure to call in to view theirreasonably beautiful work. priced, from Plant One On Me. See the advertisement on page 21 for Jan Maxwell – Ceramic Artist more details of specials available at the Juneclay and July Time Markets.

A passion for working with was Olde awakened in 1989 with an

Barb from Gisborne has been coming to the Gisborne Olde Time Market for seven years as a stallholder.

A passionate craft person and bespoke designer who is always creating something, Barb has a large range of items all made by introductory course in pottery. I went on to complete a Diploma in herself. She has a great eye for colour and Visual Arts – Ceramics at La Trobe uni, Bendigo. colour combinations and she uses this to Making pieces on the wheel using Southern Ice Porcelain and develop some wonderful designs. fine white stoneware are a great enjoyment for me. I use a mixture of Patchwork, bunting, knitting, aprons for men different reduction-fired glazes for the glaze-on-glaze effect that I love. and women, tea cosies, babies’ bibs, feeders, I am always looking for new shapes and ideas to create. The search hats, scarves and more make up the range continues and the possibilities are endless. and there are Christmas-themed items later in One On Me has a large area of plants and trees on display. I am currently teaching potters for the Macedon Ranges Further Plant the year. Barb will even take orders for special Education Centre in Gisborne and enjoy passing on my knowledge to First Sunday of every month individual needs and named pieces. It is much people that enjoy working with clay. easier to keep track of your children’s winter Goldfields Honey has been providing hatsam if they have their in the honey varieties and honeyWild Trout’s Men’s and Women’s Headwear pmown names on them Australian Pat Beasley – Studio Potter design and are knitted in their favourite colours. is one of the many stalls that is a regular at based products for the people of Central Hamilton Street-Aitken Street the market.

Many of the pieces Barb makes are similar Victoria for over 20 years.

I began pottery classes at Macedon Ranges Further Education in *Please note dogs not permitted in to those she enters in state CWA competitions They have been attending the Gisborne market precinct* Gisborne in 1986. As a mature-age student I completed a distance where she regularly wins plenty of prizes.

Olde Time Market for many years and education course in Ceramics at the Australian National University and have their loyal customers When not at the market Barb works witheducated a through this course gained a Diploma of Art – Ceramics in 2010. about the many different types of honey, number of community groups including the I enjoy working in stoneware and porcelain for functional pieces their flavours and their health benefits.

Victorian Council of Churches Emergency using glazes such as celadons, chuns and iron. These glazes are fired You will find good value and friendly group and if that is not enough, she is also a in a natural gas kiln in a reduction firing atmosphere. service at the Goldfields Honey Stall Barb, who has been a stallholder for seven wedding celebrant. at Site 62 onyears, the takes cornerorders opposite the pieces.

Rosemary Davies I belong to the Macedon Ranges Potters and the Buttlejorrk Artists for special Mechanics Institute. Mention seeing this and exhibit work with these groups annually. I am also a member of article in the Gazette and provide your The Gallery, Mt Macedon, and have work on display there.

Goldfields Honey will fill your own container

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Market marks 40th anniversary The GREAT Association hosted a morning tea at Canteena on July 23 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Gisborne Olde Time Market and congratulate all of those involved in its success, with particular acknowledgement of the contribution Visitors of browse among the stalls onAuxiliary Aitken Street. the Gisborne Ambulance whose initiative it was to create the market and run it for its first 26 years.

Who runs the Olde Time Market

Phoenix art group member Susy Holgate the team of volunteers from the GREAT Association Some manages of Jan’s work Anadmires enthusiastic the group’s exhibition at the GREAT CentreOlde last month.

Time Market held on the first Sunday of each month, Arts fromFestival.

9am to 2pm.

Market Manager 0431 563 566

Funds raised from the collection of stall fees are returned to the community in 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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View of the market from the Hamilton Street office.

Gazette award to Singers choir member The inaugural presentation of the Gisborne Gazette Award was made last month to Gisborne Singers member Margaret Brockman. recentlyMargaret shown during the Woodend Winter was awarded the prize as the choir member who had sold the most tickets to one of the choir’s major concerts. The award was made

by Richard Whiteley on behalf of the Gazette and was one of a number of recent Gazette awards initiated as a way of returning funds earned by the Gazette to the community.

Friends of Jacksons Creek continue winter cleanup Rain, wind, snow, hail, and a little bit of sun. Gisborne has had it all and the creek has had a big flushing. But the show must go on and Sunday July 17 was a fine day.

There was just the tail end of the block of blackberry that we have been attacking – less effort required than previous months. Also some more removal of saplings so that the area can then be prepared for replanting of natives in September.

The usual food and drinks were held afterwards.

Puma Service Station has offered a $500 donation to the Friends, some of which will go towards a promotioal billboard to attract other blackberry removal specialists.

We requested that the council add some more trees along the parkland adjacent to the creek. We didn’t expect them to put so many in the ground. Native trees have been incorporated into the parks to reduce the amount of leaf material that chokes up the water way. They will enhance the area once they have had time to grow. More are planned for behind the Bowling Club and Rotary Park.

The Friends of Jackson Creek cleared out the last lots of blackberries around the Kilmore Road bridge at their July working bee. Join them at 10am on Sunday August 14 to clean up the creek banks in Aitken Reserve.

Bendigo Bank staff and friends enjoyed a function at the Flying Pigeon in Gisborne to farewell manager Susan Tresidder.

Community Bank farewells manager Directors and staff of Gisborne & District Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank held a farewell on July 19 for branch manager Susan Tresidder who will be moving to the city in early August.

Susan has worked at the branch for seven years and been a major player in the branch’s growth and success. She has been the manager since 2012.

In Susan’s time as manager, branch footings surpassed $140 million and over $250,000 was invested in Gisborne and district via grants, sponsorships and donations. Chairman Graham Stewart thanked Susan for her significant contribution to the business and the local community.

Susan thanked her staff and the volunteer directors for their support and great ideas and said her favourite part of the job was supporting local clubs and organisations with the community investment program. “It’s been wonderful to be able to help make so many projects happen. I was so proud when we presented the bus to Macedon Ranges Health and I’m still smiling about the double flying fox in Riddell.”

Customers and community members who would like to bid Susan farewell are invited to a morning tea at the branch at 11am on August 5. The branch expects to have a new manager in August.

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Words on puberty for boys and girls

Gisborne Goss

Macedon Musings

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

with Melanie Fattore

BOOK WORMS with Natasha Boyd Do you remember the classic What’s Happening to Me by Peter Mayle? It answered so many questions for people of my vintage. Well, not only is this book still in print and relevant, here are some other books with ideas to help conversations and learning about the daunting and perhaps exciting milestone in every child’s (and parent’s) life – puberty.

Perfect ones for 8+ kids that broach changing body issues and what to expect physically and emotionally are Secret Girl’s Business and Secret Boy’s Business

by Fay Angelo. There’s also Have You Started Yet? by Ruth and Clare Thomson, Puberty Boy and Puberty Girl by Geoff Price as well as Usborne’s What’s Happening to Me books for boys and girls which deal with important early questions like pimples, bras, moods, body changes. All of these are age-appropriate books dealing more about body changes, rather than sexual issues, drugs etc.

For older 12+ readers that want to find out about moods, girls, diet, exercise, body image, sex and relationships, contraception, sexual health, eating disorders, self-confidence, drink and drugs, exam stress, cyberbullying, and staying safe – both out and about and online – try Growing Up For Boys by Alex Frith or Girls’ Growing Up Book by Felicity Brooks. Zits Tits & Boys’ Bits by Suzanne Crew frankly helps 12+ boys with its humourous approach dealing with girls, love, sex, school, drinking, friendship and the role of family. The S Word by Aussie author James Roy also uses humour and sensitivity through Q&A emails to help young men navigate the confusing minefield that lies between boyhood and manhood.

A great one for girls is Kaz Cooke’s Girl Stuff. It’s like a 600 page bible of changes but also touches on peer pressure, bullying, drugs, sex, contraception etc.

For those who have a child with a disability there are specific books designed for this group approaching puberty including What’s Happening to Ellie: for girls with autism and What’s happening to Tom: for boys with autism by Kate Reynolds or Special Girls and Boys Business by Fay Angelo which targets older special needs kids. When Young People with intellectual disabilities hit puberty

by Freddy Brown is also good, and more for parents.

On July 6, two coaches from the Macedon Junior Football Club – U10 head honcho Simon Bishop and U14 supremo Ash Brand – got to experience something unique when they visited the North Melbourne Football Club for a coaching seminar.

The pair made their way to Arden Street after the MJFC was awarded a ‘bronze’ prize in the 2016 Fox Footy Club Rewards program, particularly for its efforts in co-hosting the annual ‘Play for Heart’ charity day where all moneys raised are donated to Macedon Ranges Health.

Ash and Simon cannot speak highly enough of the experience, which first saw them check out the club’s training facilities – the gym is bigger than many houses – before they were ushered into a meeting room to hear some words of wisdom from senior assistant coach Darren Crocker and head coach Brad Scott.

Scott, in particular, was very animated, and spoke for an hour about how a football club at the highest level not only develops playing talent, but also on the absolute importance of fostering a positive culture to complement the on-field activity. All in all a great experience and opportunity to learn new tricks of the trade from elite AFL personnel.

Book prize winners

It’s been quite a while since we’ve seen fuel prices as low as this (on July 20) in Gisborne. How long will it last?

Farewell and congratulations on his long career in education to Ian Stove who will retire from August 12 after more than 20 years as Principal of Gisborne Primary School.

A warm welcome to Andy Kozak (pictured), the new principal at New Gisborne Primary School. This appointment is something of a homecoming for Andy, as many years ago he was Assistant Principal at this school. During the past nine years he has been Principal of Woodend Primary. New Gisborne’s previous Principal, Jonathon Lowe, is now a senior education officer at the Education Department’s regional office.

Immunisation sessions will be held at Manna Gum Family & Children’s Centre on Thursday August 4 9.15 – 10.30am.

Congratulations and good luck to MRH nurse Camille Koch who is one of 14 finalists in the HESTA National Aged Care Awards. The winners will be announced at an awards dinner in Canberra on August 4.

The Gisborne Lions Club is very happy with the great response to their appeal for old glasses (spectacles).

Please keep them coming in to the collection points detailed in last month’s Gazette.

Barry Jones introduces latest book at Flint Hill

The Clough family: Sarah, Kathryn (mother), James and Edward came to the GREAT Centre to claim the June Bookworms’ prize.

AUGUST BOOK PRIZE: This month’s prize is What’s Happening to Me? by Peter Mayle. Simply be the first to tell someone at the Gazette office the name of Mayle’s other famous classic to win the prize.

Meet and hear Barry Jones AO (pictured) as he talks about his latest book, The Shock of Recognition, accompanied by musical excerpts in the lounge room of Sir Rod Carnegie’s Flint Hill. This event is a fundraiser for the Woodend Winter Arts Festival and is hosted by the WWAF Foundation with special thanks to Sir Rod Carnegie. Tickets are $45 each, strictly limited seats available. Bookings essential, no door sales. Sunday August 21, 2.30-3.30pm at Flint Hill, Romsey Road, Woodend. Tickets from www.trybooking.com/LTRQ

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Only flush the three Ps, water company warns Western Water is reminding customers to think twice about what they put down the toilet or drain at home, to help prevent sewer blockages.

Only the three ‘P’s – pee, poo and paper – should be flushed down the toilet.

Other items including wet wipes, rags, sanitary products, nappies, and personal items such as cotton buds can block sewer pipes, and lead to sewer spills.

Sewer spills can mean raw sewage entering waterways, streets or even people’s homes.

If the blockage is in the sewerage pipes within your property, you are also responsible for the cost of clearing the blocked pipe.

So-called “flushable wipes” are increasingly causing problems in the sewerage system as they do not break down quickly in pipes like toilet paper.

Cooking oils and fats should also never be poured down the sink, as they can build up in pipes and cause blockages.

Let them cool before placing in the bin or in the compost.

Western Water regularly inspects its 1,200km of sewer mains, including monitoring with closed circuit TV cameras, to help identify and clear blockages before they cause sewer spills.

Western Water treats more than 9,000 million litres of sewage a year.

Family History Month events with Genealogical Group August is Family History session will be Professor Janet Month. To celebrate this the McCalman speaking on “SeGisborne Genealogical Group cret Settlers: Vandemonians is running several activities. On or former Tasmanian convicts Saturday August 6 there will be in regional Victoria”. For furan all-day class for Advanced ther details check our website Genealogy. For details and to www.ggg.org.au book, contact Lyn on 5428 3925.

There will also be other Professor On Saturday August 20 there activities organised by the McCalman will be a Genealogy Seminar Gisborne Library, and our starting at 10am. The morning session volunteers will be on duty as usual on will have Joan Hunt as guest speaker, Thursday afternoons from 2 to 5pm to help her topic being: “Was your ancestor you with your research queries. We hope a new chum: Life on the Victorian to see you during Family History Month – Goldfields,1851-1881”. a great time to start your research!

The guest speaker for the afternoon Lyn Hall

Happy group of seniors at Macedon

Macedon Senior Citizens Club meets on Tuesdays from 11am to 1pm at the Macedon Community Centre for a cuppa and a chat, then a freshly cooked two-course meal. Newcomers are welcome.

Have a Laugh At a wedding ceremony the vicar asked if anyone in the church had anything to say concerning the union of the bride and groom.

“Speak now or forever hold your peace,” he said.

At that moment, the silence was broken by the sound of footsteps of a beautiful young woman carrying a child walking towards the vicar.

A commotion quickly broke out.

The bride gasped and slapped the groom. The bride’s mother

The ’Rook Revisited An item from the Bacchus Marsh Express, Saturday February 4, 1905.

“BULLENGAROOK The thrashing machine has been working here for some time, but the stuff is not so productive as expected owing to the dry season.

Mr Charles Wilson, the owner of the machine, met with a very painful accident while thrashing at Mr J. Dunn’s farm on 27th January. They were drawing water for the machine with a tank fixed upon a dray, and when the man unyoked the horse he omitted to put a propstick behind; the consequence was that when Wilson went up to get some water the tray tipped up and brought both him and the tank to the ground. When he was picked up it was found that his leg was shattered above the knee, and it is feared that he has sustained some internal injuries. He was sent off at once to the Kyneton Hospital.

The bush fires that have been burning for some time in the forest threatened destruction to the farmers again, but a lot of willing hands were out for several nights and subdued it so far, but if a north wind starts it is sure to spread again, when those further down the plains will be in danger. Munro’s Bald Hill, which is now owned by Mr. J. Walsh, contractor, had most of the grass burned, while a few tons of hay and some miners’ huts, had a narrow escape. Mr. J. Carmichael, who has been one of the prominent men at the fire, slipped and fell upon a burning log while out at night, getting his arm severely burned. Mr Mollison, too, got exhausted several times in trying to save his own property and that of others from further damage.”

fainted. The best man and groomsmen wondered how best to save the situation.

The vicar anxiously asked the young woman, “Why have you come forward?

What do you have to say?”

She replied politely, “Could you please speak up, we can’t hear you down the back!”

A F Mollison, owner at the time of Bullengarook Estate and one of those who desperately fought the fire.

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Gisborne & Mount Macedon Districts Historical Society Gisborne Court House, 4 Hamilton Street Open Wednesdays 10am to 4 pm.

One winter’s day in 1852 the Gold Escort came charging down the hill into Gisborne carrying tonnes of gold from Bendigo. It was miserable weather and the soldiers decided they were going no further that night. They mutinied. This dramatic event took place on the first outing for the commander, Richard Henry Horne, who later wrote about it.

This is an edited extract from his autobiography.

Local History

MUTINY

at the Bush Inn

Richard Henry Horne (pictured) was an English poet and critic who lived from 1802-1884.

D

ead horses and bullocks, and sometimes their skeletons, enlivened our way through the Black Forest, but no event of importance occurred till we commenced the descent of a steep hill approaching Gisborne. The leading gold-cart here took a siding much too precipitously, and over broken ground.

I instantly ordered the sergeant to gallop up and direct the driver to alter his course. But the crack whip became insubordinately deaf, and I pushed forward. Before I got to him, over went the cart, out he pitched headlong among the four floundering horses, the guard and his blunderbuss pitched over behind, followed by several of the gold boxes, and the cart rolled down the hill. It turned completely over three times, but the third time it turned half back again, as if about to return to us.

Probably it had received a jerk from a stone or stump; howbeit, the effect was so unexpected and grotesque that everybody laughed loudly.

One of the gold-boxes had burst open and a number of small leather bags and other packets of gold bestrewed the ground. The second officer and myself picked up the scattered bags, replaced them in the box, and the broken box was nailed together. When the cart had righted and reloaded, I sent all ahead with the troop-sergeant, while the second officer remained with me to search over the ground again. We looked and looked about, with our swords in every tuft of grass, until I thought it best that he should join the troop; but I remained behind in a most anxious state of mind, lest some little bag with 30 or 40 ounces might be insidiously secreting itself under a weed to bring disaster upon my first appearance in the bush. At length I remounted and spurred after my troop; the bushy outskirts of Gisborne being at the bottom of the decline, and a tempest evidently brewing in the air.

It was about half-past four in the afternoon; and as I wished to get as far as we could through the straggling bush before dark, I had arranged with the second officer that we would take a hasty meal at a little bush inn, now known as the Old Bush Inn, before pushing on.

Arriving there, I found the horses in the stables and everybody preparing for a more deliberate meal than I had intended.

However, it seemed hard to object to this; and as the second officer and the sergeant

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Expected by his family to go into the army he entered Sandhurst but showed little aptitude and after caricaturing one of the generals he was asked to leave.

After various foreign adventures he migrated to Victoria in 1852 where, with assistance from Captain Archibald Chisholm (husband of Caroline Chisholm), he was given command of a gold escort. About 1869 he returned to England and writing. both assured me that the escorts always stopped here on the return journey, there seemed no help for it.

The troopers all sat down to dinner.

I looked at the three cartloads of gold, and then up at the gloomy sky with its disordered clouds. I walked to and fro on the little verandah, with something to eat in one hand and a tumbler of cold brandy and water in the other, indulging in a variety of irrational and inhuman reflections on the unseasonable appetites of man. At length, unable to endure the delay any longer, I sent an order for the horses to be harnessed and the troopers to saddle.

They were so long in obeying that the second officer went to them, and

subsequently the sergeant; and as the first horse moved slowly from the stables, down came a torrent of rain and he was led back again. As soon as it abated a little, I sent a repeat order to advance. A deputation now came to me, headed by the leading driver, to the effect that they were all much fatigued, that it was horrible weather, and that they all wished to stay where they were for the night. I told them to go to the stables like good men, and I would send my answer in a minute.

Accordingly they all went back to the fire, excepting those who went to the bar to drink.

A peal of thunder came to back their petition, followed by another heavy fall of

Illustration from ‘The Three Colonies of Australia’ by Samuel Sidney

A depiction of the gold escort travelling between Bendigo and Melbourne.

rain. The second officer was a courageous and reliable man, and I conferred with him on this case, which involved several considerations. These were the safety of the gold, the time its arrival in Melbourne was expected (the Private Escort making it a point of honour always to beat the Government Escort by two or three days), and lastly the cost – in addition to what they had already had – of suppers, beds, and breakfasts for all these men and horses, which I should have to pay for the escort company.

Regarding the gold as safe so long as we were with it, it was the question of time that determined us to press on, and I ordered the men to turn out. Evening came on, with more thunder and rain; the order was repeated to no purpose — in brief, they mutinied.

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he state of affairs may be gathered from a few of the words that passed. I went into the room where they were carousing round a blazing fire. The ringleader said it was all very well for us to propose facing such a night as this outdoors; we were officers and it was different. But for them, they had no notion of honour in the matter, and only thought of the work and the pay.

They were not under army regulations, and I might go to hell.

They guessed that if they had been subject to army rules, I might have had one or other of them shot, but I could just be damned, they said.

I assured them no such soldierlike fate should have punished them; for rascals who could mutiny with the amount of treasure they knew we had in charge only deserved to be hung from the next tree!

I concluded with a wholesale application of a favourite colonial expression to the effect that I would sack the lot of them.

Some of them laughed at this, and the leading Yankee driver drily remarked that this was only my rude way of speaking to gentlemen—a witticism which they all thought was immensely amusing.

We now considered it expedient to unload all the three gold-carts and pile up the gold-boxes in the middle of a little room at one end of the verandah. It was not impossible but some of the mutineers might have been bushrangers themselves.

With the aid of the sergeant, one of the drivers, the waiter, the ostler, and one trooper, who was good-naturedly drunk and had become ridiculously polite, as if to atone for having joined the mutineers, we stowed all the small square gold boxes in the centre of the room, with two iron stretchers to be placed one on each side.

The second officer and myself then entered the little room and barricaded the door. We placed upon the top of the goldboxes a revolver and two loaded pistols, two drawn swords, two lighted candles, a brandy-flask, water and tumblers.

We agreed to keep watch alternately, but, from our fatigue, we both dropped off insensibly for a few minutes, continually awaking, however, and raising our heads to take a stupid look at each other. continued next page ►

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RSL Secretary Robin Funston presents a Sponsorship Certificate of Appreciation to Mena Mikhail, owner of Hardy’s Pharmacies, joined by staff members (L-R) Shanleigh Meldrum, Nancy Prewer and Fiona Sheridan.

Gisborne and Macedon Ranges RSL News Vale Members: Ken Davis and Past President Ray Campbell.

Welcome New Member: Ruary Bucknall.

Social: We have an Organ’s coach trip to Point Cook RAAF Museum for our members for October 11, leaving Gisborne Cenotaph at 9am and arriving home by 3pm. The cost is

$20 each for the coach and $14.90 for lunch at The Lakes Hotel. Please contact Bill Derham on 5428 3154 to book.

New Projects WW1 veteran’s names and the cleaning of the Cenotaph. Final proof of the names has been vetted and sent to Gisborne Memorials who will

have the inscriptions completed for Remembrance Day. WW2 Veterans – We are now seeking quotations to have a new monument erected for WW2, Korean and Vietnam veterans. Names are being checked.

Bill Derham, Vice-President 5428 3154

MUTINY at the Bush Inn ◄ from previous page A few drowsy fragments of conversation transpired in the course of the night – “What a flash of lightning that was!”

“Did you hear that crash?”

“Yes: it was the fall of a large tree on the hill.

“How the rain is coming down! It would have been a nice night for us to camp out!” “Ay, beautiful!”

A long silence; wind and rain storming at intervals.

Fresh torrents of rain.

“Are you awake?” “Well, I was—yes. What’s the matter?” “Nothing. I was only thinking if there were a cellar under this floor?”

“I don’t think so; but if there should be, you don’t expect a Guy Fawkes?”

“Oh, no: but in the flooring of this place, it was never calculated that two tons weight should be packed solidly in the centre, with our weight on each side — the whole concern might suddenly descend.”

With this pleasing fancy we both sank into a heavy sleep which lasted till morning.

The troopers and drivers, having had dinner and supper, a good night’s rest in real beds and an excellent breakfast, were all alacrity and obsequiousness — as if I should forget. The bill I had to pay for the night’s mutiny, called “entertainment” by the host and his guests, amounted to a good item in my list of expenses. I don’t remember the exact sum, but I know it was over £50.

This did not include what they drank at the bar and, as at this time we often had to pay 15 shillings for a bottle of ale and 30 shillings for a bottle of brandy, the landlord of this alluring bush-trap must have made something handsome out of this affair.

I pass over the difficulties and casualties of the rest of the journey down to Melbourne, with the mud beneath and day and night torrents from above. One cart was smashed and its load had to be divided between the two other carts. Finally ... we arrived in the dark, looking like hunted-down bandits in the last stage of destitution; deposited the gold – not an ounce of which had been lost – then slowly straggled off to find quarters for the night.

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Macedon Ranges Health has won two Leading Aged Services Australia (LASA) 2016 Awards for Excellence 1. Service Innovation Award for Community and Home Care 2. Community Engagement Award relating to aged care.

LASA is the peak industry body for aged residential and home care in Australia. The awards were announced at the LASA Victoria and Tasmania Congress on June 24.

These achievements are a great testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment of our wonderful staff, volunteers and board. I especially commend and congratulate our primary care, home care, quality, community engagement and volunteer team members for helping secure these fantastic awards for Macedon Ranges Health.

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(L-R) Robyn Parish, Yvonne Campbell, board member Gary McSwain, CEO Don Tidbury CEO and Kelly Milne at the awards event.

WANTED: bric-a-brac donations The Cottage Op Shop at 80 Hamilton St (next to Saint Mary’s Medical Clinic) is in need of donations of bric-a-brac, described in the Macquarie Dictionary as miscellaneous ornamental articles of antiquarian, decorative, or other interest.

Do you have any of these items hiding in your cupboards, shelves, garage or

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If so, please donate them to The Cottage Op Shop. Please drop them off during opening hours 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday.

Funds raised assist Gisborne Oaks Residential Aged Care.

Macedon Ranges Health has joined Alzheimer’s Australia to implement a program to support staff education, training and the broader community in 2016-17. The program will include ● A three-day comprehensive dementia education course by Alzheimer’s Australia for MRH staff ● Specialist education programs for residential care staff ● Education workshops for MRH volunteers.

In late June more than 50 local people attended “Caring for people living with dementia” workshops facilitated by Alzheimer’s Australia.

Ken Reither, a volunteer for MRH, described it as “Brilliant – very engaging and motivating and as a volunteer I feel I have the tools and confidence to better engage with dementia residents.”

Don Tidbury, CEO for Macedon Ranges Health, said “The number of people living with dementia will nearly triple in our community over the next 10 years. Macedon Ranges Health is committed to supporting our community address this important challenge.”

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Marilyn Monroe, a bus and beehive cream cakes – a great day I went with the Life Enhancement Program (LEP) Group to see the Marilyn Monroe Show at the Bendigo Art Gallery.

I was a bit put off when it was to be a picnic in the bus: I had a bad memory of my husband Brian on one of our outings with our children suggesting having our picnic in the car – the memory of coffee and cordial spilling, sandwiches dropped, children crying because they didn’t like their sandwiches, messy car, an all round bad suggestion by Brian.

The picnic in the bus, however, was so

‘Betty’s Boop’ with Betty Doolan good because residents were all given a paper plate and the LEP girls brought large platters of the nicest sandwiches and after a drink of juice we went to the Marilyn Monroe show which was great.

There was a huge statue of Marilyn in

the Bendigo gardens.

The best was left till last with a visit to the Beechworth Bakery, where I had a coffee in one hand and my face in a paper bag that contained the most beautiful beehive cream cake.

Our LEP girls Lindy and Lisa and volunteers Wendy and Joy did a great job so, on behalf of the residents, a very big thank you.

I don’t want to blow our own trumpet but when you read the Gisborne Gazette there certainly are some extraordinary

Cancer support and massage at MRH

Oaks choir on the road The Gisborne Oaks Choir recently performed for residents at Arcare Aged Care Burnside.

The choir did an amazing job even though illness had affected their numbers (dreaded winter bugs!).

They had been rehearsing challenging numbers such as Oliva Newton John’s I Honestly Love you and Matt Munro’s Give my Regards to Broadway. The afternoon was thoroughly enjoyed by the Arcare residents and staff with our choir all given a beautiful afternoon tea, a box of flowers and chocolates in appreciation of their performance. They have also been invited back so there will be plenty more rehearsals.

It was a wonderful afternoon for staff and residents of Arcare and Gisborne Oaks and they look forward to their next trip.

people and stories. I remember one very wet and windy day I was heading for the library and as I crossed the road I saw Phyllis Boyd and her hubby taking down flags that line Aitken Street; and there is Wendy Kay and her hubby who celebrated 60 years of marriage. Wendy finds time to come to the Gisborne Oaks to give residents communion.

There are so many people that make Gisborne the beaut place that it is; we are lucky to live here.

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Many people with cancer use complementary therapies during their treatment. Massage is commonly used to provide relaxation and relief from some types of cancer and cancer treatments.

At MRH, Jane Dimattina, remedial massage therapist, has specialist training in oncology massage and complex lymphatic therapy (CLT). CLT involves manual lymphatic drainage, compression bandaging and garments, exercises, skin care and education Gift vouchers for massage services are available and can be a welcome gesture for those with cancer. Friday August 26 is Daffodil Day and 10% of any treatment payments on that day will be donated to the Macedon Ranges Cancer Support Group.

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Shedmen hear talk on Sea Shepherd experience

Castlemaine bushwalk – adapted to suit day Our member Pam led a walk through rough terrain in the old goldfields between Castlemaine and Chewton on July 3. She planned a long and challenging walk to see historic village remnants, the Penny Weight Flat children’s cemetery and some more recently constructed Buddhist prayer sites.

The day was cool and drizzly, so Pam shortened the walk to suit the preference of the walking group, but still kept many of the planned highlights. Member Geoff, who wasn’t walking that day, got the barbecue going at Chewton so there was a pleasant smell of cooking sausages when the walkers arrived for lunch. Including the walk back to Castlemaine, the group travelled more than 15km.

If this sounds interesting to you and you would like to know more Bushwalkers at one of the Buddhist prayer sites near Castlemaine. about the Club’s activities, please contact our President, George Peart, on 5428 2450, Vice-President, Nigel Tarr, on 5428 8143 or look at our website www.gisbornebwc.au Peter Bishop

Recently we were fortunate enough to have Haans Siver, a crew member of the Sea Shepherd vessel Steve Irwin for six years, tell us about many of the practical issues that face them when pursuing vessels participating in illegal fishing operations.

The media regularly report the “exciting” side of life on the high seas, tracking down vessels and keeping them in sight until regulatory authorities arrive. What we don’t hear so much about is the hard physical work that is required to recover the many kilometres of illegal nets or the months at sea without setting foot on land. You can see more about this Guest speaker Haans is flanked by Shedmen Carlo at www.seashepherd. and Verdun. org. And it’s all done by self-funded volunteers! That really is true commitment to personal belief. It all makes life at The Shed seem very comfortable, which it is, because we can go home any time we like. To make your own assessment of our comfort level, visit us any Monday, Wednesday or Thursday morning in Lyell Street. You never know what you will learn next at The Shed!

Angela Dickins of Gisborne Community Bank joins Gunther Behrendt (left), Roger Payne and Doug Markham (standing) as they check out a computer the Men’s Shed bought with a $400 donation from the bank.

Gisborne Ramblers’ walks in August

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This month the club will be walking on Fridays at the following locations: 5 Melton town walk 12 Mt Macedon Bowdon/Hoods 19 Woodend, Finger Post Road/Christie Road 26 Clarkefield, Settlement Road We meet at the Gisborne Tennis Club at Dixon Field at about 9.20am. All are welcome.

By popular demand the display of heritage garments from Mount Macedon homes at Gisborne Court House, 4 Hamilton Street, has been extended.

The display will be open to the public on Market Day, Sunday August 7 and on every Wednesday during August from 10am to 2pm.

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Tuning up to get into Explore Galore: (L-R) Jack, Bradly (back), James, Luke and Kane.

St Brigid’s students are off exploring St. Brigid’s had a great holiday and are now back with big smiles ready to take on all of the activities that teachers have worked hard to plan.

This term the Middle and Senior school students will be participating in the school’s specialist program for Semester 2 – Explore Galore. Explore Galore is a program for students to choose their own specialist subject of Art, Wellbeing through Drama, Sport, ICT or Japanese. Over the course of Semester 2, students will participate in four out of the five intensive subjects.

The program gives students the opportunity to be in a class group of mixed ages to complete a study to deepen, explore and extend skills in a specialist area. Overall, the students love Explore Galore.

The senior students have also started working on contracts this semester. Our contracts are a timetable for what subjects are to be completed over the course of one week.

We are trusted with developing responsibility for our own learning by completing this contract and we have choice over which tasks we allocate to which specific allocated contract hour.

We also sign up for masterclasses to learn specific skill sets in reading and spelling.

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Term three started with a dump of snow up at Mount Macedon PS! We woke up on a freezing cold Wednesday morning to a thick layer of snow around the school. We had to be careful as the paving and paths were slippery but when we found our feet we made snowballs and practised our aim!

In the last week of Term 2 we had one of our school singing groups, The Warblers, perform at the BUPA aged care home in Woodend. The group had been practising each Monday throughout the term on two new songs and they made up part of the six song set-list. The audience was great and were so excited we played an encore! The Warblers also performed at our end of term assembly along with Mrs Coote’s singing group and the Foundation students singing with AUSLAN. Term 3 is set to be one of the busiest of the year! We have our annual production coming up later on in the term and our rehearsals begin in week two. This year’s production is Wingding Jamboree and we can-

The audience at BUPA Aged Care called for an encore from the Mount Macedon Primary School Warblers. not wait to get started learning lines and singing the songs. We also have interschool athletics and basketball competitions to keep us moving in August.

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One dollar a day goes a long way GISBORNE PRIMARY SCHOOL The Junior School Council organised a successful fundraiser for Oxfam Australia’s ‘$1 Day’ Appeal. Our $500 contribution will help to provide clean water for school children in South Africa. To celebrate the support, our students were permitted to dress up as what they want to be when they grow up, reminding us of the varied yet universal hopes and wishes held by children across the world.

Keeping in mind that “necessity is the mother of invention”, this term’s learning is based on design and technology. Grade Preps will be describing and drawing materials, Grade 1/2s will look at clothing and shelter, Grade 3/4s will explore the properties of materials and their use in designs, while Grade 5/6s will create small businesses.

Last term, 15 students represented Gisborne Primary School at division cross country, with six progressing to regional level a fortnight later. Congratulations to Emily (Grade Six) and Campbell (Grade Four) for placing in the top 12 in their races and qualifying for the state finals, confirming their exceptional long-distance running skills.

Emily finished 41st and Campbell finished 20th at the state cross country finals in Bundoora.

An overnight dusting of snow provided a picturesque backdrop early in Term Three, especially after the bleak ending to the winter school holidays. Finding Dory was the movie of choice for many young cinemagoers as they endeavoured to keep warm and dry.

David McCall

Zoo animals on the loose at New Gisborne Moo! Tweet! Buzz! On the last day of Term 2 the whole of New Gisborne Primary School looked like a zoo!

There were penguins and pandas, birds and bees and a whole lot of curious creatures stalking the classrooms and roaming the courtyards. The reason for this mayhem was that the Junior School Council (JSC) had organised a dress up day where students dressed up as their favourite animals.

The JSC is an organisation made up of two representatives from each class. Classes vote at the beginning of the year for hose who will represent them. The JSC plan

fun days and activities to raise money and vote to decide how to use the money. This time we chose to raise money to adopt some endangered species including a Tasmanian devil, an orangutan, a bilby and a spotted tail quoll.

We raised over $600! It was so much fun to see so many people, from the Preps to even the teachers, dressed up!

Thank you to everyone who dug through their dress ups and raided their wardrobes to show that they cared.

Everyone at NGPS agrees that it was a fantastic way to end the term.

By Ashton Robson, Year 4

Eggspert students at Montessori Gisborne Montessori School students have gained valuable learning from our chicken program, with the children selling eggs every Thursday to an ever-increasing demand from satisfied parent customers.

The chickens are an important aspect of real life mathematics as the children learn to calculate profits, handle money and practise the skills of selling to the public.

They have learned to can- Candling an egg to check dle the eggs to look for im- for imperfections. perfections and how to clean the eggs prior to sale in a way that does not destroy the natural wax coating that inhibits bacteria from entering through the shell.

Leanne Farrell

New Gisborne Year 4 Junior School Council representatives (with reporter Ashton centre front).

Cold start no deterrent at Holy Cross HOLY CROSS PRIMARY SCHOOL There were some very excited children in the first week of term, not only because the holidays were over but a light dusting of snow greeted them before school! While some adults were not keen to touch the icy treat, it didn’t stop the kids enjoying a rare event at school.

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Sebastian Sanderson, Elijah Sanderson, Daniel Legro and Ben Hagan enjoyed playing with the dusting of snow.

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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Ella Zarb, Grace Stewart, Ebony Abela and Jessica Kenny kept their hands out of the ice.

Looking After Our Mates GSC students were fortunate enough on July 15 to participate in Looking After Our Mates, an one-hour education session for Year 12 students delivered in schools throughout Victoria.

The session focuses on responsible consumption of alcohol and strategies to avoid drink driving. The session explored a range of drink and drug driving road safety issues that are relevant to young people. Looking After Our Mates builds on the Fit 2 Drive Year 11 Workshop and together with Keys Please helps to prepare our students to be safer road users.

This program promotes how they can enjoy life, take responsibility for themselves and their friends and stay alive. These sessions are another step in state-wide measures to reduce the overrepresentation of young people in road crashes.

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

We’re two terms down already! We hope everyone enjoyed their winter break. This is going to be the busiest term yet, especially for our Year 12s who are working frantically in preparation for exams in just over three months.

It is that time when our Year 9s, 10s and 11s start thinking about subject selection for next year. The school ran a subject expo on July 14 to display our varied selection of subjects. Throughout the weeks there will also be course-advising sessions and meetings.

Left to right: Ben Blake, Jaidyn Owen, Max Spargo and Jordyn Stirling take part in the Looking After Our Mates program.

We’ve sent off a group of students who study Japanese, accompanied by teachers, to spend a couple of weeks in Japan. They’ve flown over to spend time with our Sister School, Chikushi High School, to practise their language skills and experience the amazing Japanese culture.

Legally Blonde Careers Chatter with Kerry Huke

►Some of the cast members in a scene from the school production ‘Legally Blonde’ L-R: Gabrielle Sparnon, Cooper Carmichael, Brayden McLaughlin, Dean Coates and Madiee Bell....

We’d like to acknowledge an incredible sporting effort from 10 of our students. Congratulations to Georgie Prespakis, Maddison Prespakis, Kezia Laker, Kaleb Laker, Patrick DeRuiter, Owen Hughes, Nathan Williams, Jack Manago, Ethan O'Neill and Zach Mottram who have qualified for State Cross Country. They ran on July 14 at Bundoora Park. Well done to you all, you're representing our school community wonderfully and we’re very proud.

An exciting first for our community Tuesday August 2, 7pm start.

GSC has the privilege of hosting our region’s first Future Skills & Jobs Forum. ● What are the essential skills our young people need to thrive in the future economy? ● What do future jobs and industries look like? ● What can we all do to help?

Hear from a youth skills and employment expert, along with local business owners, innovators and entrepreneurs who will share their stories, ideas and tips.

Co-hosted by Mary-Anne Thomas MP, Central Ranges LLEN and GSC. For further information contact Kerry Huke, Careers Development Coordinator, Gisborne Secondary College on 5428 3691 or huke.kerry.k@ edumail.vic.gov.au

It’s show time for our school production Legally Blonde.

There has been relentless effort, preparation and practice behind the scenes for the four shows on July 28, 29 and 30 at 7pm and Sunday July 31 at 2pm, all in our new Barcham Theatre.

▲... and L-R: Alex Clarke, Cooper Carmichael, Gabrielle Sparnon, Natasha Verkys and Madiee Bell. The play ended with a matinee on July 31.

We wish everyone all the best for the term – and stay warm!

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Gisborne retains Ballarat cup Not a lot has been happening during the winter at Gisborne Golf Club. Until mid July conditions of the course were fairly good, then we had a deluge of 100 mm in 48 hours which has made things a little wet.

Ladies’ days on Wednesday have seen some very nice days and luckily have only been washed out on one occasion. The intrepid golfers still play on and just complain about their low scores!

The Ocean Spray Bowl (a stableford event) was won by Denise Dunn (15) with a score of 37 points.

We had two teams competing at the Ballarat Winter Cup and Gisborne retained the trophy that they won in 2015. The winning team was Lyn Wells, Gail Hicks and Marianne Stoettrup.

The Gisborne Ladies will again compete in the North West Interclub Match Play and compete against Goonawarra, Riverside, Werribee and Kooringal. The competition commences in early August. Gisborne will hope to continue their success of the past two years.

Margaret Barker

Winners of the 2016 Ballarat Winter Cup: Marianne Stoettrup, Lyn Wells and Gail Hicks.

Great equestrian expectations James Lang always wanted to jump – and jump big! Back in 1986 at age 10, James won Most Improved Junior Rider for the Gisborne Pony Club. Fast forward 30 years and he competes against elite riders, including some who will represent Australia at the Olympic Games in Rio. “It’s like a triathlon,” James says of the Saddleworld Melbourne International Three Day Event in Werribee in June, the oldest international competition of its kind in the southern hemisphere. James competed in dressage, show jumping and cross country, tackling jumps of 1.4 metres.

International horse trials are the riding world’s equivalent of the Seven Summits for mountain climbers and

James Lang and his horse Mousetang successfully negotiate the difficult water jump.

This photo appeared in the Gisborne Telegraph on December 9, 1986, with a report noting that James (in the centre of the photo) had won the Most Improved Junior Rider trophy.

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“I’ve fallen hundreds of times,” says James. “Fortunately, I’ve never broken a bone.”

James’ “partner” is the chestnut gelding he trains himself. At 15.3 hands, Mousetang had the distinction of being the smallest horse in his class.

James still supports the club which ignited his passion for horses and riding. He is now the vice-president of the Gisborne Pony Club and Central Zone Representative for Pony Club Victoria State Council. And on club days, you’ll find James and wife Tanya at the club with their children, eight-year-old Mirri and five-year-old Tex. Sara James

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Macedon Ranges Croquet Club The only expense initially is the club annual membership fee which is currently $150 and a weekly green fee of $5. The first week is free, then green fees only for six weeks. If you decide you like our game and us too, then the annual membership fee applies.

You will need a mallet and we have quite a few for you to use. You may decide to buy your own mallet as your play improves. We can give you options on this too.

It is customary to wear whites with club colours. Our colours are royal blue

and white. But feel free to wear any comfortable clothing to begin with. Flat shoes are essential, no open-toed shoes for obvious reasons.

People from all walks of life play croquet and socialise together. Everyone, male or female, young or not so young, play on equal terms. How good is that!

Beware the older player. With 300 clubs Australia wide you are always sure of a welcome wherever you are.

There are quite a few mallet sports but we at Macedon Ranges play golf croquet, fast and easy. See you soon.

Margaret Wardell

Riders attend equine behavour centre

Croquet players are a happy lot of people!

Gisborne’s sports clubs win big with new facilities opened

Seventeen or so GDARC members and friends attended a weekend away at the Australian Equine Behavioural Centre at Clonbinane on June 18 and 19.

The weather was reasonably kind to us, Fenella Smith with Bergy at Clonbinane. although a bit chilly.

Riders enjoyed two ridden themselves, and for those who didn’t we lessons a day as well as a ground work had expert advice on hand to help. session and a practical demonstration.

The club plans to make this an annual Saturday evening was very social with event and hopes to have even more riders members relaxing with good company, next year. food and a drink. Sunday was the second A big thank you to all staff at AEBC for and last day of instruction before we all making us feel very welcome and passing packed up on Sunday afternoon before on some fantastic tuition. making our way home.

Evelyn Crawford and Fenella Smith Most of the horses behaved

Gisborne sporting clubs now have more of the facilities they deserve thanks to a new pavilion at Dixon Field and new lighting and netball court resurfacing at Gardiner Reserve.

The $880,000 pavilion at Dixon Field was officially opened on June 29 by the Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas and Mayor Graham Hackett.

The pavilion was made possible thanks to a State Government grant of $440,000 and matching funding by Council.

Dixon Field is home to more than 900 soccer, tennis, athletics, cricket, croquet and touch football club members.

The new pavilion provides more change rooms, toilets, a kitchen and canteen area, multi-use meeting space and more storage for clubs.

Gardiner Reserve is home to the Gisborne Bulldogs Football Netball Club and cricketers.

The oval’s new lighting meets Australian Standards for training and competition, giving local players a safe place to train and more

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Tennis back in action What an amazing start back toTerm 3. Beautiful rain to replenish our dams, tanks and gardens, followed by and snow the next week. It’s a remarkable region we live in.

The Macedon TennisClub teams have all start playing again after a break over the school holidays – good luck to all.

Lisa Fowler A little poetry to keep us amused...

The Tennis Player’s Prayer Lord, don’t let me be so nervous, When I toss the ball for service.

Give me speed and strength unhalting, Aces and no double-faulting.

Let me whizz about the court, Like a flying astronaut.

May the lines contain my forehands, As well as my despairing backhands.

And may all the love, I Thee implore, Be found on my opponent’s score.

Happy hitting! Lisa

Runners completing their autumn 2016 5km milestone at Gisborne Botanical Gardens.

Put a spring into your step with social running Macedon Ranges Running Club (MRRC) is preparing for its Spring Start Running Program (SRG) in August.

The program is tailored to help those wanting to begin running and to do so in a friendly social environment. The program is ideal for those people new to running or those returning from a long break from fitness.

As part of club membership, the program is available at Gisborne and begins on Tuesday August 30. The group meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm and at 8am Sunday at the Aquatic Centre in Aitken Street, Gisborne.

Over the eight weeks, you will train to achieve a non-stop 5km run, with an option of extending the training by a

Help us make the shire a better place for older people If you are aged 55 years or over, and have an idea for an activity, project or event in your town that would benefit and support older people we want to hear from you!

Get in touch: • fill in a reply paid postcard, available from a Council office • visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay • email mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au • call us on 5422 0262.

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further five weeks to complete a 10km run.

Club membership is great value at only $10 for individuals or $15 for families. Not only does membership give access to the club’s popular running programs, it also includes Facebook groups, a monthly newsletter and generous discounts from the club’s sponsors/partners.

You can join the club either by simply registering online or in person at a session.

For further information on the SRG, or MRRC, visit www.macedonrangesrunningclub.com or contact the Gisborne co-ordinator, Brenda Krol, on 0409 250 487 for further information.

Stephen Ingram

Mt Macedon Petanque Club

Thunder swimmers improve PBs It has been another busy month at Gisborne Thunder Swimming Club with our swimmers warming up the winter season with a competition in Bendigo.

Twelveof our committed swimmers represented the club at the first round of the Eaglehawk Winter Series. Collectively they achieved 11 gold, 6 silver and 6 bronze placings and 23 personal best times, an awesome effort. We look forward to watching them compete again at the second round of the series on August 7.

Congratulations to Rose Avenell-Thompson who was awarded our “Club Swimmer of the Month” and Izabella Crawford and Finton Hayes for winning our

first “Dash for Cash” competition at our most recent club night. Well done to all of our encouragement award recipients, you are an inspiration!

If you are interested in some friendly swimming competition, come down to the Gisborne Aquatic Centre at 5pm on the second Saturday of the month. New swimmers are welcome to come and try for FREE and swimmers with a range of abilities are encouraged to give it a go in a supportive environment. For further information visit: www. gisbornethunder.org.

Faye Matthews

The club has remained active over the past winter months and has been very blessed with some bright days for play, just the thing to encourage one to rug up and get out in the fresh air.

Members have also been out and about playing in competitions such as the Winter Competition held at St Kilda Petanque Club and also competing with great success at various venues around the state in the State Super Four Competition which acts as a qualifier for a national competition, to be played later in the year.

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 behind the Caltex Service Station in Station Road, Gisborne. Please contact the Secretary on 0412 633 994, if you require further information.

Gisborne Forum for Democratic Renewal Sunday August 28 at 4pm, Masonic Hall, Aitkin Street, Gisborne

Gisborne Thunder swimmers at the first round of the Eaglehawk Winter Series with coach Stephanie B.

The Gisborne forum is the grand finale of the forums that have already been held in four other centres across the Macedon Ranges. We have used ‘kitchen table conversations’ to discover what everyone thinks needs to be strengthened in our communities and the kind of leadership we want from our councillors.

Our focus question will be: What needs to be done next year that will build up a vibrant culture of civic participation and transparent and accountable local government?

Come along and get into discussion with your fellow community enthusiasts, activists, makers and doers. Rug up for the outside after-party! The menu includes soup, ciabatta bread and pizzas. Families are welcome at these forums. We have face painting for the kids plus an early pizza while their parents are still locked in discussion.

For more information Google A Forum for Democratic Renewaland go to our Facebook page or website.

Aternatively, phone Rob on 5422 1808.

Master Casting instructor delivers advice and anecdotes Peter Morse (Morsie) lived up to his reputation as a knowledgeable fly fisher and very amusing raconteur last month with a presentation full of philosophical and technical advice and humorous stories.

After speaking on studies of the moves of elite fly casters, he gave a detailed presentation of the five essentials of successful fly casting followed by the fundamentals of fly fishing in any scenario or for any species of fish.

He stressed casting practice, learning a few essential knots well, understanding leaders, and on water observation. Very important was the fly fisher being in the right mood to be successful - rested and undistracted.

While showing slides of his fly fishing expeditions in exotic locations, he related an amusing story of a good friend’s encounter trying to lift a swimming Giant Amazonian Anteater from the river whilst in a boat.

The beast latched on to his friend’s arm and left him seriously clawed before being prised off with a boat paddle! His friend later regaled a young lady in an adjoining seat on the plane home how he had survived a

Some of the new plantings in the reserve.

Friends of Mt Gisborne have been busy planting

Morsie, raffle winner Peter Taylor and President Ben Le Vagueresse. gruelling encounter with a jaguar.

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

Louis Bokor

The friends planted 130 trees during two of the rare sunny days last month. These trees will grow to mid storey height and complement the extensive coverage of the taller manna gums prevalent in the reserve.

Our next task will be the installation of three rabbit and kangaroo-proof fenced areas to allow the monitoring of growth that will occur in these non-grazed locations.

Following that we will spray the capeweed that has appeared everywhere – and not just in the reserve. South Gisborne is overrun with it.

If you would to join our friendly group, please give me a call.

Bryan Power, President, 5428 2795

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Women’s soccer thrives Gisborne Soccer Club continues to cater for all ages and abilities from Under 6 Mini-roos program through to their senior Women’s team.

The Senior Women’s team is enjoying a successful season including a huge 13-1 win over their Sunbury rivals recently.

Coach Steven Lee was impressed with the result and looks forward to more success over the coming seasons.

“The win reflects the result of a stronger preseason and the players’ commitment to training.

We try to make training fun whilst still developing and improving the players.

This season we have players just starting out, playing with players with over 30 years of experience. The balance is really good and the team contains positive role models for the younger players.”

The club looks as though it will only get bigger and stronger with the Under 14s girls’ team currently third with a game in hand, as well as allgirl teams in Under 9 through to Under 12.

The recent provision of new changing rooms and canteen has only added to the appeal of joining our family oriented club.

Soccer really is a sport that caters for everyone wanting to play an outdoor fun team sport.

For more details check out our website www.gisbornesoccerclub.com.au Steven Lee

Gisborne cricketers meet Bushrangers As part of Cricket Victoria’s Diamonds in the Bush program, Gisborne cricketers Roby Lane, Riley Vernon, Sam McCaskill and Tom Rogers had the honour of being selected to meet members of the victorious Bushrangers

state team: players James Pattinson, John Hastings, Peter Handscomb and Blake Thomson.

The Bushrangers defeated Western Australia earlier this year to bring home the Sheffield Shield.

Gisborne v Kangaroo Flat

Gisborne Cricket Club Registration Day Saturday August 27 GISBORNE DRAGONS Sankey Reserve Between 9am and 1pm Registration for all players www.gisbornecc.com Senior Men’s, Women’s and Juniors’ Under 11 to Under 16.

Enquiries: please contact Jodie Bannan on 0422 268 002 or visit our website: www.gisbornecc.com

Macedon Ranges Netball Association AGM The MRNA will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, August 10 at 7.30pm in the clubrooms of the Gisborne Football Club. At this meeting all positions will become vacant and a new committee will be elected.

Tracey Calnan, Secretary

Above and top: Gisborne senior women’s soccer team (in blue) in action against Kyneton in a recent match which Gisborne won 7-2.

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secretary@ macedonranges netball.com.au

Saints v MRNA Representative team: a one-on-one contest at the netball centre at New Gisborne on July 3.

Congratulations to the new Gisborne Giants junior football team who had a great win on July 24 with a score of over 100 points.

Rebels Netball Club AGM The club will hold its AGM on August 3 at 7.30pm at The Stadium, Gisborne Secondary College.

All positions will be declared open and we are seeking nominations for the Committee. www. rebelsnc. com.au

A day of sport in pictures Pictures by Chris Fleming

► Gisborne Rookies v Melton

◄ Support is all-important at the football – these young people were snapped the day Gisborne played Kangaroo Flat.

◄Brodie Hoyne in action against Kangaroo Flat.

► Rookies Alonzo, Abe and Luke enjoyed the mud at Sankey Reserve.

▲Under 10s - Possums v Riddells Creek

▲Possums v Saints

Rebels v Riddells Creek►

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Anton Neale – talented man and great citizen OBITUARY Anton Thomas Randall Neal 24 November 1937 – 5 July 2016 “He was a charming human being with a ready smile and always was bemused with mankind’s follies.

He had a unique personal style and a mercurial sharp wit which was evident in all his interactions” – words spoken by Anton Neal a long-time friend in his eulogy at Anton’s funeral.

Anton was born in Melbourne to Frank and Kathleen Neal and had two sisters, Katherine and Elizabeth. He attended

primary and secondary school at Geelong Grammar and later Melbourne University.

On leaving school, Anton was a language teacher, translater, company secretary with Cherry and Sons, Gisborne and a farmer. He married Dr Natasha Ginch in 1978 and lived at “Brucedale” on the Bacchus Marsh Road. Anton and Natasha had five children: Tamara, Natasha, Henry, Thomas and Eleanor and eight grandchildren. He was proud of his extended family and loved them all. Anton lived modestly and brought up all his children to become strong citizens.

Travel was one of Anton’s passions. His holiday destinations included Queensland, Kangaroo Island, California, Florida and Russia. His interests included foreign lan-guages, literature, music, continuing education, debating, gardening, poultry and alternative energies. His sporting

interests included Martial Arts, horse riding and table tennis.

Anton was proud to have been Mayor of Gisborne Shire prior to its amalgamation with Kyneton to become the Macedon Ranges Shire.

He was an active member of the CFA for 58 years. He belonged to the Victorian Farmers’ Federation, was a committee mem-ber of the office of the Chief Electrical Inspector and a local Book Club. Anton was a valuable citizen, an incredibly gifted linguist and was a quiet and effective mover and shaker.

In recent times Anton did not enjoy good health and he passed away on July 5. A large gathering of his many friends and relations came together at the Jubilee Hall, Macedon, for a Memorial Service and later at the Gisborne CFA.

Anton shares a warm moment with a grandchild.

SES responds to local storm damage

Ray Campbell at the signals memorial in Melbourne.

Ray and Sara seated on their baby Austin.

Well known resident and RSL stalwart OBITUARY Raymond Frederick Charles Campbell 26 Jan 1920 – 6 July 2016 Well-known Mt Macedon resident Ray Campbell died suddenly at his home on July 6, with his devoted dog Lily by his side. He was 96. Ray featured in the Gisborne Gazette in April 2015 with a fascinating story of his war service. A former President of the Gisborne RSL, Ray served a second term when the Gisborne RSL and Macedon RSL combined.

Ray was born in East Malvern. He attended Glen Iris State School and Malvern Central School, then finished his education at Scotch College. In 1937 he joined the Commonwealth Bank as a trainee. Apart from his war and post-war army service, he worked in the bank until his retirement in 1980. His first manager’s position was in Mitcham in 1958. He was also manager at the Williamstown, Richmond and Prahran branches.

He met Sara Murray in 1944 and they were engaged within three weeks, before he was posted to Bouganville. He returned in April 1946 and they were married a month later: a wartime romance that lasted 65 happy years until Sara’s death in 2012.

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Their connection with Mt Macedon began in 1946 when Sara’s parents bought a holiday house there. After Ray retired in 1980 he and Sara moved to Mt Macedon, were burnt out in the Ash Wednesday bushfires and rebuilt immediately. They also found time to travel extensively both overseas and within Australia in a much loved camper van.

Ray was involved in many community organisations and his banking and accounting skills were valued. He became Treasurer of the Mount Macedon Horticultural Society and the Historical Society in the early 1980s and remained in those positions for well over 10 years. He was awarded life membership of the Horticultural Society. He also assisted with auditing for a number of local organisations.

As Sara’s health deteriorated he cared for her at home with their daughter Jeannie’s assistance, until the last few months. From 2012 he managed alone with Jeannie’s regular visits, the companionship of his dog Lily and great support from the local community.

He is survived by daughters Jeannie and Margaret, son-in-law Andrew Robertson and grandchildren Murray and Fiona (who is caring for his beloved Lily).

Gisborne SES has responded to calls for assistance following harsh weather conditions in the Macedon Ranges area in the second last week of July.

In one incident a large gum tree fell onto a roof, causing minor damage to the roof line and guttering. Rescue crews worked in excess of seven hours to clear the tree.

Deputy Controller Operations Di Dale said “keeping lives and property safe is our main concern, and we encourage people to take a proactive approach to ensure your properties, especially roofs and gutters, are cleaned up in preparation for further storms expected in the next few weeks. If you require assistance, give us a call. If you know your neighbours are vulnerable, check on them if it is safe to do so.”

For information and warnings visit emergency.vic.gov. au, twitter.com/vicseswarnings and facebook.com/vicses For emergency assistance call the SES on 132 500. In a lifethreatening situation, call Triple Zero (000).

SES volunteers remove the tree before making any necessary emergency repairs.

Winter Wonderland photo competition A winter photo competition has been launched on Macedon Ranges Naturally Cool Facebook page.

Enter your best Macedon Ranges winter photos and encourage others to do so, too! The photo with the most votes wins a fantastic prize courtesy of Hesket Estate Winery and Hanging Rock Reserve.

Entries close Wednesday, August 31.

Order of the day: snow play A freezing air mass dumped snow down to 300 metres across large parts of the state on Wednesday July 13, and Gisborne and surrounds did not miss out.

Excitement built the day before and all eyes were on household barometers as the Weather Bureau posted warnings of a freezing blast on July 13.

Historic anecdote suggests more frequent and heavier snowfalls in the past, with 19th century recollections recorded of snow lying on the ground around Gisborne for up to two weeks.

Last month, residents hoped for just a few centimetres and cold enough air to keep it on the ground for a while – a hope that was fulfilled.

▲Youngsters all over Victoria discovered the fun of pelting adults with snowballs. These visitors enjoyed a morning at Days Picnic Ground, Mt Macedon.

Picture: Chris Fleming

Picture: Chris Fleming

▲Cordelia (back) and Felicity Ford wrap up and go for a slide.

► Amy and Scarlet build a snowman at Devonshire Lane, Mt Macedon.

Picture: Chris Fleming

▲Mt Gisborne residents woke to a covering of snow.

▲Brrrr! Billie (left) and Willow Joyce, from Kyneton, huddle together for warmth.

Picture: Chris Fleming

▲There was no snow on this day, but a marvellous capturing of a misty winter scene at Mt Macedon by Ron Weste.

▲Black ice on Mt Macedon Road saw vehicles slide all over the road.

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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.

Looking forward to country spring fair Anglican Parish of Gisborne We can’t wait for the excitement of the Anglican Parish of Gisborne Annual Spring Fair on Saturday September 3.

The fair will run from 9am to 1pm in the Parish Hall on the corner of Brantome and Fisher Streets, Gisborne.

We are looking forward to sharing fun times for the children on rides and the animal farm, lots of country

hospitality and great bargains including beautiful plants and crafts.

Enjoy a traditional Devonshire Tea baked freshly on the premises, buy tickets in our monster gourmet wine and food hamper raffle and stock up on home-made cakes, jams and sauces.

Pick up some delicious fresh fruit and vegetables and enjoy a tasty sausage, hamburger or even get in early for an egg and bacon sandwich from the barbecue.

Looking forward to catching up with our fabulous supportive community.

There are always lots of bargains to be found at the annual Spring Fair.

St Paul’s Op Shop Jottings

“There was a man who never won a race during his entire track career. This man was a “pusher”. It was his task to set the pace for his fellow team members, who would then beat him to the finish line.

“When he ran a successful race, he was enabling a fellow teammate to win. Even though he never had enough reserve energy for the final sprint to victory, the coach considered him a valuable member of the team.” – David McCasland If the encouragement of our example helps another person to flourish and be successful, we should rejoice – think about how you can impact someone in this way!

Op shopping is a great way to shop and support the recycling of your unwanted goods. We appreciate the tremendous public support given to our Op Shop over many years from customers and those donating goods. National Op Shop Week will be held between August 22-27 around Australia and the campaign slogan is ‘Op Till You Drop!’

Our shop will be having a competition once again to celebrate the occasion.

Thank you to the many people who have supported the request for blankets, large and small. There is still a great need for blankets and especially for our pets!

Our volunteer featured this month is Doreen Spry who has been a valued helper over many years.

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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.

All welcome!

More info can be found at our website http://faithworkscc.com.au Darren Farrugia

Anglican Parish of Gisborne

Film screening: How I Became A Refugee Doreen Spry, Op Shop volunteer.

This film will be screened on Friday August 19 at the Uniting Church, Brantome Street, Gisborne, at 7.30pm. Entry: Gold coin donation.

All welcome.

Join us at St Paul’s Anglican Church for Messy Church on the fourth Sunday of the month, 4.30pm at St Paul’s Parish Hall, cnr Brantome and Fisher Streets, Gisborne.

Helping to make winter not quite so bleak In the bleak mid-winter, it’s good to know that so many organisations and volunteers in Gisborne offer warm support to those in need. The pages of last month’s Gazette attest to that.

The congregation of Gisborne Uniting Church is part of that wide group of carers. Weekly donations of groceries are made to Lentara, a UCA agency which cares for people in daily need. There are special collections of toiletries and warm bedding for asylum seekers. While we pray and push for changes to

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government policies on asylum seekers, at least we can provide some degree of comfort and assurance of welcome.

There is also provision for people to come out of the cold for worship, information and entertainment.

In the past month, people have been entertained by a Gilbert & Sullivan concert party and listened to Squadron Leader Nick Luck talk about his experiences from East Timor to Afghanistan,

Iraq and recently with the United Nations in Gaza. He reminded us that we are always part of a much larger and complicated world.

Then the skills of Pam McDiarmid were on display when she entertained a large Muffin ’n More group with her version of a very ancient instrument, the hurdy gurdy.

Pam is a highly skilled wood crafter.

If you are or know someone who needs support, or want to donate goods, please contact Deacon Wendy Elson on 0400 042 076 or D’Arcy Wood on 5428 6700.

100 Years Ago From the pages of the old Gisborne Gazette AUGUST 1916 Postal Changes – In the latest postal changes, the arrangement by which there was a clearance at Gisborne at 6.30pm. has been altered, and the last post now clears at 5.15pm. This arrangement will cause a great deal of inconvenience at Gisborne and is of no advantage to anybody, as the mail next day will not leave the GPO Melbourne any earlier. People are willing to put up with a good deal at war time for the sake of economy, but it is a senseless thing on the part of the Postal Dept. to put people to inconvenience when they get no advantage economic or otherwise.

Gisborne Shire Council – Correspondence received from the Graphic Newspaper Co., Melb., asking that all of German birth or parentage should be removed from the bench and from shire councils, also that German names of places should be altered. Cr. Baillie: The question of disqualifying all Germans might be carried too far. Men in the shire councils for 20 or 30 years, whose sympathies were loyal, should not be interfered with in this way, as the rights of ratepayers had to be considered. For instance, would you disfranchise all these men? Cr. Brady said an extreme step was proposed. Cr. Tampling said he thought they should be disqualified. Cr. Baillie said such action might have a tendency to make people disloyal. If they had suspicions, they should report.

Patriotic Demonstration – The ratepayers and public of the Shire are invited to attend at the Gisborne Mechanics’ Hall on Friday, Aug. 4th, 1916 at 8pm for the purpose of showing their support and loyalty to the Empire, as this date is the anniversary of the declaration of War. Similar meetings are being arranged for this date throughout the British Dominion.

Notes on the War – The attack of the Turks on Suez Canal proved to be a larger affair than was at first anticipated, as it is estimated that they were 14,000 strong. Here again, the Australians took part, and found desert fighting a great improvement on Gallipoli. The result was a brilliant victory for the British forces, as 2500 prisoners were taken, and the latest news is that the enemy is in full flight. The canal is by this time well protected with entrenchments, and with the desert in front and the use of the waterway behind, a good account should be given of any force the Turks can bring against the Canal or Egypt.

Wonderful Potatoes – Illustrating the fertility of the soil on Mt Gisborne, there is a display of wonderful potatoes at the Telegraph Hotel. They are of immense size, ranging from 2½ to 4½ lbs. in weight, and were grown by the Messrs. Haire Bros. Most of Mt Gisborne is a portion of the extensive Campbell Estate.

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 Gis Secondary College 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 Holy Cross PS GISBORNE SINGERS Tues 7.30pm 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 St Brigid’s Hall MARTIAL ARTS Thurs from 5.15pm 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 MUFFINS ’N’ MORE 2nd Tues 10am-noon Uniting Church 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 Riddell Neighbourhood Hse SENIOR CITS (Macedon) Tues 11am 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 Robertson Sr 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 Riddell 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

FRIENDS OF WYRALLA RESERVE Please visit our Facebook page (Friends of Wyralla Reserve) for information about our reserve at the corner of Wyralla Crescent and Kurung Court, Gisborne.

We are anticipating adding some exciting new information in the next few weeks concerning an initial design proposal. Please provide us with your thoughts on this design proposal. You can use the existing contour map from the Facebook page to sketch any suggestions for modification and addition, and forward this by email. Written comment is always welcome.

Also, please email us if you would consider joining Friends of Wyralla Reserve Inc. We have regular meetings. wyrallareserve@gmail.com Friends of Wyralla Reserve

What Else is happening? happening?

Date Page JULY 28-31 GSC production: Legally Blonde 30 Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday

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AUGUST Heritage Clothing Display open each Wednesday in August

1 Winter world food day at MRFEC

2 Council candidates information night 2 Future Skills and Jobs Forum

2 Hort Society talk: ‘Growing Truffles’

3 Rebels Netball AGM

6 Advanced genealogy all-day class 6 Meet the artist at The Gallery

6 Gisborne Singers Cabaret Night

7 Market Day - Heritage Clothing Display open, Court House

9 Daly Reserve working bee

10 Film Society Rope 10 Netball Association AGM

13 Sausage making course

15 Event planning workshop

17 Photo book session at library 18 Duneira spring calendar opens 19 Climate change talk

19 Mount Players’ Falling from Grace opens 19 Ballet at Kyneton: Romeo and Juliet

20 All-day genealogy seminar

21 Film Society West Side Story

21 Barry Jones speaks at Flint Hill

26 Buddy Holly at Kyneton Town Hall

27 Australian Chamber Choir concert

27 Battle of the Bands

27 Gisborne Cricket registration day

28 Forum for democratic revival

30 Start Running spring program begins

31 Cancer support group film

31 Entries close for photo competition

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SEPTEMBER 2 Red Cross fashion parade 2-4 Antique and vintage fair 3 Anglican Parish Spring Fair

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