Gisborne Gazette July 2017

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Gisborne Gazette serving the southern macedon ranges JULY 2017 – FREE

Kids launch Cup

Mount Macedon Primary School Grade 5/6 students dressed in racing silks are filmed by TV news cameras as they assist in the Melbourne Cup Tour launch at Macedon Lodge. The Cup

will travel to 31 rural, regional and urban centres and finish up at Flemington in November.

Every student helped announce one place the Cup will visit. The event on May 30 was hosted

by the VRC and attended by luminaries such as Lloyd Williams, VRC Ambassador Georgia Connolly (in picture), Chairwoman Amanda Elliott and Racing Minister Martin Pakula.

More in Mt Macedon report on page 31

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HOME PAGE From the Editor's desk In a growing community, it is natural that some things end while others start. Still, it is sad to see Gisborne Hardware shut it doors, leaving Gisborne without a hardware store. Long-time local Rob Paterson has owned and operated the business for the past 33 years. See his story on page 3.

The cold weather has arrived, so why not take the opportunity to see one of the many shows being presented in our area this month? As reported in our Arts section (from page 11), July events include a percussion concert, a one-act play festival, a wearable art parade and a comedy night. No need to drive to the city for arts entertainment!

I recently braved the cold to go on a family bike ride. The ride was stunning, especially with the fresh winter light, but I was shocked to see how many cars overtook us on the road when they couldn’t assess oncoming traffic. BikeSafe’s monthly articles in the Gazette (on page 4 this month) provide valuable reminders of how we can all share the road safely.

Stay warm and happy reading.

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Local volleyballers shine Congratulations to Riddells Creek Volleyball Association Women’s Team, who are Victorian Country Championships winners (Division 3).

This is the first time that Riddells Creek has won at this tournament, held in Horsham on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. The team was drawn from the Monday night competition in Riddells Creek which has members from throughout the Macedon Ranges.

Congratulations also to Elana Penny as the Divisional Champion Setter and to Nicki Penny as an All Star Seven.

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Macedon: Post Office, IGA store and the service station on Black Forest Dve. Gisborne: Village Shopping Centre, Gisborne Library, Foodworks supermarket, Caltex Service Station, Puma Service

Station, Coles supermarket and the GREAT Centre in Hamilton Street.

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

Riddells Creek: Neighbourhood House.

Woodend: Information Centre and Library.

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You are invited to the annual Lunch hosted by the Gisborne Auxiliary of Vision Australia to raise funds for the vision-impaired on July 25.

Full details on page 14

Elana Penny, Champion Setter.

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The volleyball team are thrilled with first-time Country Championship win.

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END OF AN ERA Picture courtesy firefighter Jason Gruevski

A fire started in the ensuite after candles were left burning overnight.

Lucky escape for locals as ensuite catches fire

Rob and Ailene say they have loved every minute.

Retirement beckons after six decades in hardware Rob Paterson walked off the boat from Scotland and into a job at McEwan’s Hardware store in Melbourne in 1956, at the age of 15. His mum told him if he didn’t find a job, he’d have to go to school so he was ready to work hard.

He made his career at McEwan’s – an iconic store in Melbourne’s history – and had worked his way up to general manager of the Bourke Street store by the time he left in 1984 to buy Gisborne Hardware. He had already moved to Gisborne in 1976.

For 33 years Rob and his team provided hardware products and solutions to local residents – from nuts and bolts to timber and then garden supplies. Rob says he has enjoyed every minute of it and credits the shop’s success to the personalised service he and his valued employees have offered.

Everyone needs hardware and Rob has enjoyed helping the many people he has met in the community over the past 40 years, many through his own or his son’s sporting activities, notably cricket and football. He has watched boys who played sport with his sons be-

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Wife Ailene has supported him all the way and sons Wayne, Graham and Steven all did their time in the shop. Steven moved on to manage the Woodend store which he still does today.

Five years ago, after 60 years in hardware, Rob decided to sell the shop to retire and enjoy some free time with Ailene. A sale proved elusive until Aldi approached him two years ago to buy the land. The sale has now been formalised and Gisborne Hardware's doors shut on July 1. The store and surrounding buildings will be demolished later this year.

It’s the end of an era for hardware in Gisborne, and the beginning of a new time for the Patersons. Son Steven will continue to run the Woodend store while Rob and Ailene enjoy time together, travelling in their motorhome and planning an overseas trip next year.

While Rob was being interviewed for this article, the shop was busy with locals calling in to thank him for his years of service and wish him well.

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Local fire brigades responded to a small ensuite fire in Howey Street, Gisborne, on June 14. Thankfully Gisborne Brigade found upon arrival that the fire had been extinguished by the resident using a garden hose.

The occupant of the bedroom had left candles burning on a table next to the bath overnight which caught onto the curtains, up into an exhaust fan, and into the wall cavity. The resident was alerted to the fire while she slept in the bedroom next door by working smoke alarms in the house.

Incident Controller Lieutenant Bevan Moody said if it had not been for the smoke alarms it could have been a very tragic incident.

“This is a perfect example why you should ensure all your smoke alarms are in operational order," he said. "You lose all your senses when you sleep and the only way to be alerted to fire is by smoke alarms.

“It is also very important to extinguish all candles before going to bed or leaving the house.

"Make sure when you are burning candles that you are in attendance and remove any flammable materials or objects away from the candles,” he added.

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Antiques Appraisal Day in Gisborne The Anglican Parish of Gisborne will host an Antiques and Collectables Appraisal Day on Saturday July 8 from 10am to 3pm at St Paul’s Parish Hall, corner of Fisher and Brantome Streets, Gisborne.

The appraiser for the day, Graham Pavey, is a member of the Victorian Antique Dealers Guild.

Graham has over 25 years' experience as an antique dealer, buying and selling antiques and collectables and advising on estates.

For details on how the day will work, please see page 38.

GISBORNE GOSS Five locals who claimed double passes from the Gazette office for the Winton weekend in late May enjoyed a terrific time seeing more than 2500 heritage vehicles and over 40 parades and races featuring these marvellous old vehicles.

Many thanks to local Noel Wilcox for once again providing free tickets for our readers.

Noticed a poster in the Westpac Bank that states there is $5,404,000 of lost super in Gisborne.

That’s a lot of money for one town! If you think you might need to follow up on this, go to www.westpac.com.au/supercheck

Bike campaign focuses on visibility on the roads Gisborne Secondary College chaplain Barb Davis (left) receives a service award from ACCESS Ministries CEO Dawn Penney at a chaplain’s conference in May.

Chaplaincy at Gisborne Secondary College Chaplaincy has been at GSC for more than 20 years, supported by the school, local community, churches, and private individuals.

This allows the program of pastoral care to be offered to the students and their families at Gisborne Secondary College.

Chaplaincy is about offering hope when it may feel like there is none. It is about listening to what the needs are. For example, in times of crisis, the Chaplain will spend time with students and families who are struggling financially, who may be grieving, or who may have a life-threatening illness.

The Chaplain also attends camps and excursions, which allows informal conversations to occur and helps in developing connections.

More Chaplaincy news on page 32

Following on from the terrible events on Black Forest Drive recently, it’s that time of year when low light and short days mean we all need to take measures to be visible on our roads.

You will soon see “Light Up the Road” banners on the roadside as part of our winter campaign. With the support of Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Macedon Ranges Signs and funding by VicRoads Road Safety Community Grants, we are encouraging all road users to consider their visibility when on the road.

As a cycling safety advocacy group, we recommend the use of lights and visible clothing always.

Sunshine and shadows can mean it is all too easy for a cyclist to blend into the background. All road users – pedestrians, horse riders and car drivers to name just a few – need to think about how visible they are on the road. Don’t expect that other road users can easily see you. Don’t be the stealth cyclist or car going past that you only see at the last minute!

No-one wants to be involved in a collision and we all want to get safely home to our families.

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Architect's drawing of planned motel at New Gisborne.

From early July, Baringo Food & Wine Co. at New Gisborne will be managed by locals Joe and Lara Gauci. Congratulations to Gary and Pauline Harley for creating the unique Baringo Food & Wine Co. and bringing an art house cinema to town.

Gary and Pauline will now focus on the boutique motel at the rear of Baringo and completion of the residential village. Construction of the motel is expected to begin this month.

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A number of footpaths have been renewed in Gisborne during the past few weeks.

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Cemetery honours the forgotten son, laid a floral tribute at the base of the memorial, followed by member for Macedon MaryAnne Thomas MP. Mary-Anne spoke about the importance of remembering those who had gone before and who created the history of Gisborne and surrounds. She also commented favourably on the work of the Trust.

Financial contributions to the memorial were made by The GREAT Association, Gisborne Rotary, Gisborne Lions, Gisborne CWA, Gisborne and District Senior Citizens Homes, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, the Cemeteries Regulations Unit of the Department of Health, and several private donors who wished to remain anonymous.

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Glenys Quaife and Bob Morton unveil the memorial to the unidentified people who lie in unmarked graves.

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Two special memorials were unveiled at the Gisborne Cemetery on June 14, one to complement the statue of a WW1 soldier, and the second to remember those in unmarked graves.

A gathering of about 130 people were treated to a recitation by local character Eddie Gardiner of a poem which he wrote last year dedicated to the soldiers who served in World War I. The poem was cast in bronze and set in granite and was unveiled next to the soldier statue standing in the cemetery commemorating the landing at Gallipoli. Wreaths were placed at the statue by Helen Sankey on behalf of the Trust, John De Lai for the RSL and Councillors Helen Radnedge and Andrew Twaits for the community.

The Chair of the Gisborne Cemetery Trust, Doug McArthur, then spoke about the hundreds of people – children and adults – interred in the cemetery in unmarked graves, and said the Cemetery Trust had created a memorial to their memory. He said the memorial, made of glass set in bluestone, was provided by the community, whom he thanked for their involvement.

Local identities Glenys Quaife and Robert Morton, both third-generation Gisbornites, unveiled the memorial to those unidentified souls. Another local senior with lifelong connections to the community, Joan Ander-

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Police to target off-road motorcyclists Local police are running Operation Scrambler II in an attempt to curb the number of off-road motorcyclists getting hurt.

Macedon Ranges Shire attracts a lot of weekend off road motorcycle riders throughout the year, particularly in winter. The Wombat and Cobaw State Forests are popular with local trail bike riders and riders from metropolitan areas.

Mistakenly, many riders think the road rules do not apply to riding trail bikes in the bush or on other public land because they don’t look like conventional roads. All road rules apply whether it is an informal single track,

open fire trail, main forestry road or a camp ground.

A significant proportion of serious injury collisions involving trail bike riders in the shire have occurred on Saturdays and Sundays between 9.30am and 6.30pm. In addition to patrols by the Victoria Police Special Solo Unit, local police will be conducting additional patrols in and around the access roads and lanes to all the popular riding tracks. Members will be promoting safe riding habits and enforcing the road rules such as licensing, bike registration, careless riding, failing to keep left of centre of track and riding while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Teen mixes it with the best

Luke practises his calling at Flemington Racecourse with Matt Hill (left) and Greg Miles (right) just prior to the retirement of Miles, who called a record 36 Melbourne Cups.

Gisborne student gets to be MP for a Day

Ben Way with some of his free-range hens and the Maremma dog which helps protect them.

Award-winning eggs available locally Eggs produced in a low-density free range environment on a Macedon Ranges farm have won a state award. Ben and Lena Way’s Springfield Pastured Eggs, which launched about 18 months ago, was chosen in May as one of seven state winners in the 2017 national Delicious Produce Awards in the "From The Paddock" category. They go on to national judging in Sydney in August.

The term 'Pastured Eggs' differentiates the eggs from those of standard free range producers, who are permitted a density of up to 10,000 birds per hectare. Springfield Pastured Eggs currently farms 500 birds per hectare. Mr Way said the farm, which is near Romsey, would never go above 750.

“Any day of the week, locals can drive past our farm and see our birds living outside, how true free range hens should be,” he said.

In Gisborne, Springfield Pastured Eggs are available at Morgans IGA supermarket.

Chloe meets Mary-Anne Member for Macedon.

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Youngster gives voice to a new career

Gisborne Secondary student Chloe Hansen (12) is the recipient of The Field Trip's 2017 Award for MP for a Day. Courtesy of MP Mary-Anne Thomas, Chloe will have the opportunity to be in the shoes of a real Member of Parliament, participating in Student Chloe Hansen meets her mentor, Mary-Anne Thomas. a parliamentary sitting and meeting ministers, and maybe even the Premier.

Chloe has been with The Field Trip, a youth movement run weekly in Riddells Creek, since its inception in August 2015. In that time, she has produced podcasts for radio, built cubby houses for charity, been an author in a published book, run a weekend retreat for senior citizens and produced her own YouTube channel, YouFood, presenting clips on the subject of healthy eating.

Asked what she gets out of The Field Trip and the chance to be MP for a Day, Chloe said: “I’m learning that the world around me doesn't just have one path set out for me, but many. And I’m looking forward to figuring out these paths with the guidance of The Field Trip.”

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Gisborne teenager Luke Humphreys had the exciting opportunity to broadcast five races on Sky Channel from Tabcorp Park Melton, Victoria’s home of harness racing, on June 14.

Luke started taking an interest in horses at an early age as his father, Paul, breeds and races standardbreds. Luke would go along to the racecourse and practise his calling and landed his first break in 2012 when he was in Grade 6 at Gisborne Montessori School. The Ballarat Racing Club contacted Paul and asked if Luke would be interested in calling the night trials as the regular caller was unavailable.

Since then Luke, 16, has called trial meetings for Bacchus Marsh Harness Club and is the regular trial race caller at Bendigo Harness Club. The young broadcaster also calls trials for Harness Racing Victoria at Geelong and at Melton Tabcorp Park and for RSN 927 at the Greyhound Trials at Cranbourne, Shepparton and Ballarat.

He called his first professional full card of racing in December 2016 at a non TAB meeting at Elmore. Last year Luke and Paul travelled to Europe to attend the Elitloppet, “the Elite Race” in Sweden and whilst overseas Luke called a couple of races at a picnic meeting at Monmouth, Wales.

The former Alice Miller school student intends to study Media part time. You can follow him on twitter at worldracingluke

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A life tending humans and horses

LOCAL PROFILE

This month: LOUISE BEER

Two-year-old filly Beereega Catalina is one of a long line of Beereega Clydesdales whose names all start with the letter C.

Nurse Louise Beer has been looking after the health of Gisborne for upwards of 35 years. But there’s something else she has been looking after even longer, and that is Clydesdale horses. Louise runs the Clydesdale stud that her parents Harry and Mary Beer started in the late 1940s – Beereega Stud, now located near Riddells Creek.

Clydesdales have always been Louise's passion and she puts the same energy into their care that she devotes to community nursing, a dedication that saw her named as a finalist in Hesta national Nurse of the Year awards last month.

Because of the demands of her job, Louise has had to reduce the number of horses on the stud from the days when the family operated it together. She currently has five woolly wintercoated beauties and sells one or two young horses every couple of years.

She exhibits at the Melbourne Show and a couple of regional shows during the year.

Louise also does some judging and she has long been active in the Victorian and national branches of the Clydesdale Horse Society.

Louise with 10-month-old colt Beereega Cupar, her latest foal.

Louise began her local nursing career at the Gisborne Hospital following the completion of her general and midwifery training in Melbourne. The hospital closed in 1997 and she has remained with Macedon Ranges Health ever since.

She says she loves the personal interaction involved in community nursing, particularly with young people. Her work includes outreach clinics at local schools, police camps for at-risk youth, and Gisborne’s after-hours youth clinic – oddly enough located in the old hospital where she started her career decades ago.

Table 8: a way to make new friends Join Carol and others at the 3 Little Pigs Cafe in Aitken Street, Gisborne, on Thursdays at 2pm to talk about things that really matter.

Look for Table 8 and make new friends face to face. Your first cuppa is my shout.

I look forward to meeting you.

If you have any queries call 0431 186 575. Carol

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It's only July, but help is needed. Gisborne Carols by Candlelight will be on December 10 this year.

Gisborne Church of Christ is not running the event this year so I am hoping to get a committee together to organise the carols outdoors again. If you are interested in coming along to a meeting, please contact me on 0417 028 605.

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Bruna, Paul, Chris, Carol and Kate joined the Table 8 coffee and chat at the Three Little Pigs in Gisborne on May 7. All are welcome to join this informal group on any Thursday between 2 and 3pm.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

Mt Macedon CFA holds open day Winners can be good losers Gisborne TOWN (Take Off Weight Naturally) Club recording year is from April 1 to the following March 31. In our 2016-17 year we were definitely winners in losing weight.

At the TOWN State Recognition Night, the Queen of our club, Linda, was congratulated on losing more than 17kg and our Prince, Con, almost 11kg.

For the year our club recorded a total weight loss 53.4kg, winning us third place and a trophy in Division 2 (22 to 30 members).

The club won another trophy as well – the Phillip Island Graduate Percentage Trophy. A graduate is a member of the club who has achieved their goal weight (set in conjunction with their doctor) and kept it off for six weeks of maintenance and thus graduated.

We would like to congratulate all our members on these marvellous achievements.

The club focuses on positive encouragement and feedback through our group therapy sessions, so these nights are very important in making us realise that we are "winners in losing weight".

We meet on Mondays at 6pm at the Gisborne Bowling Club.

For more information contact Kathy on 5428 1334 or Dianne on Dianne Egan displays three 5428 3088. trophies won by Gisborne TOWN Dianne at the State Recognition Night.

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Food for the brain Firing up the grey cells at Gisborne U3A We’re back from holidays and looking forward to keeping our brains alive and active with a THE UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE range of speakers for the mornings, and lively discussions in the afternoons. These all take place on Mondays at the old Senior Citizens Rooms, just round the corner from the Westpac Bank.

July’s three sessions bring us the following: July 17: Rob Mitchell MP, federal Member for McEwen July 24: Dr John Van Groningen, a former Director of Prisons in Victoria. There are many community concerns about the prison system. Is it broken beyond repair? What are the pros and cons of the parole system? How much emphasis should be placed on rehabilitation, and how much on punishment?

July 31: Gavin Drew, an agricultural scientist. Gavin will speak about sustainability and change in agriculture. Sounds outside our area? Well, our children and grandchildren will have to deal with the effects of climate change, of ever-increasing world population, of the increasing use of pesticides and antibiotics in our food. Does that sound important?

August’s roster is not finalised yet, but will include discussions on apartheid, 19th-century non-fire resistant clothing, and the United States’ system of government. Details next month.

If you like, you can stay for lunch (BYO sandwich,

Courses next term at Further Education We have some exciting new courses coming up at MRFEC Gisborne for Term 3.

Next term we are offering: Intro to Hospitality; Tai Chi; Sourdough Breadmaking; Card Making; Intro to Hairdressing; Website Coding; Zendoodling (patterned drawing) and Women in the Workshop (men are welcome as well!).

Look out for the brochure in your letterbox.

It will be coming out on July 4. Copies will also be available at MRFEC, the Gazette office in Hamilton Street, in the MRFEC basket near the newsagent, in the library and in a few cafes around town.

If you have any questions or want to register interest in any of these courses, please contact us on 5428 3799. tea and coffee free), then join in the informal, sometimes lively, open discussion for an hour.

Morning sessions begin at 10.30am, afternoons about 12.45–1pm, so you can be home in time for a nana-nap if you need one (I usually do!)

For further information, please contact our president, Malcolm, on 5426 2331. We look forward to meeting some new people!

Malcolm

Genealogist to talk about storing family collections The next meeting of the Gisborne Genealogical Group will be held on Thursday July 27 at 7.30pm in the Family History Room next to the Gisborne Library.

GGG member Lyn Hall Kath Ritchie will be

talking about ‘How to store and archive your family history collection’.

This should be of interest to all who are wanting to better preserve their family’s history.

Supper and time to chat and to look at the resources held by the GGG will follow Kath's talk.

Visitors are always welcome ($2

donation please).

August is National Family History Month. Details of the activities our group has planned during this time will be in the next Gazette.

For a list of what is happening throughout Australia you can check the AAFHO website.

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Macedon CWA member pegs a win Congratulations to Anne Fyfield who won second prize in a statewide CWA writing competition. The award was announced at the recent CWA State Conference.

Anne’s story, titled “My Life as a Peg”, tells of the journey of a blue plastic peg from China.

The State Confer- Writing award: Anne Fyfield ence in Shepparton in May was a highlight of the CWA year. The International President of Country Women of the World from Wales opened the conference and told of the issues and programs affecting women in many countries.

The South Pacific region president also spoke about region activities. A wide range of issues were addressed, including a fair price for milk to farmers, homelessness, police in schools and the lack of consultation about the CFA changes.

Royal Flying Doctor Service, Murray Goulburn, YWCA, and the Crohn’s disease foundation, among others, also gave presentations.

They were busy days but there was Lorraine Tweddle still time for fellowship and old friends.

Members are saddened at the passing of Mrs Jean Thom OBE from Romsey. Jean was a fighter for women’s issues and stalwart of CWA for many years, including serving as State and National president, but was always ready to help local branches.

Lorraine Tweddle 5426 2045

Gisborne CWA turns Danish for a day After the last meeting, five of our ladies attended Macedon CWA’s special Danish lunch to celebrate Denmark’s International Day, our country of study this year. Meatballs, fishballs and coleslaw were followed by apple cakes and pastries and an interesting Danish quiz.

Kathy and Edie headed to Shepparton to attend the state conference. They briefed us at our meeting on all the interesting speakers they had enjoyed listening to over the three days.

Victoria has a total of 5206 CWA members but that doesn’t compare to the 30,000 of the 1960s. Times have changed but CWA ladies are still a thriving community.

Melva Rundle and Kerri Diss attended Niddrie Association Day where square dancing was the entertainment.

Did you know that CWA competes in a Marmalashes against England?

Jars of marmalade are sent in the post and judged. Australia has a lead of four to two, with last year’s competition a draw. Go Aussies!

Our next meeting is on July 10 at Christine Edwards 10am at Gisborne Secondary College.

It is our Christmas in July and you are asked to bring a small plate to share. Coffee, craft and chat is on July 17 at the Community Centre in Gisborne and Craft on the Mount is on July 24.

Colour of the month is orange.

Christine Edwards, 0437 953 253

RSL News Mind Bender Find the names of three Victorian towns in this sentence: DONALD TRUMP DRIVES A LIMO EVERY YEAR.

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The next meeting of the RSL is on Monday July 3 at 2pm. Please contact us on 5428 3154 if you wish to become a member.

We are looking for businesses to become RSL Gisborne sponsors. The major portion of monies raised is spent on the welfare of veterans.

If you know of any ill veterans, please let our welfare officer, Jan Field, know by calling 0417 726 657.

We are looking at arranging a trip to Puckapunyal.

We continue to gather names of local Veterans to add to the Gisborne Cenotaph. Please contact John De Lai on 5258 2134 with names you believe should be included.

Bill Derham, 5428 3154 Vice-President

Lions Club President Ross Sapwell and member Heather Sapwell with a box of donated glasses.

Glasses donated to Lions provide a gift of sight Over the past 12 months, the local community has donated about 450 pairs of old glasses to the Gisborne and District Lions Club. The club is extremely appreciative of those who have supported this initiative of providing ‘the gift of sight’ worldwide.

About 500,000 pairs of used spectacles are collected annually by Lions Clubs around Australia. Donated glasses are delivered at no cost by Australia Post to a central cleaning centre then distributed around the world, at no expense to the recipients, through humanitarian groups and service clubs.

If you have glasses that you do not use, you can contribute to those in need by donating them to the Lions Club. Local collection boxes are at Hardy’s Pharmacy Gisborne, Gisborne Library, Macedon Newsagency, and Lindsay Hill Real Estate in Mt Macedon.

The next Lions Club fundraising event will be “Christmas in July” at Gisborne Golf Club on Friday July 28 from 6.30pm, with comedian Jason Geary. Tickets at $45 include two-course meal, with drinks at bar prices.

Further information is on our Facebook page. Funds raised will go towards local community projects.

The winner of the recent Lions Club raffle, $100 worth of Coles and Brumby’s shopping vouchers, was Chris Caddaye. Lions thanks those people who supported this fundraiser.

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Cars wanted for volunteer training Gisborne SES Unit is seeking assistance from anyone who may have unwanted cars that can be donated to the unit for use in training.

The volunteer rescue officers maintain their skills pertaining to road crash rescue FLOOD STORM on a regular basis to ensure the commuEMERGENCY 132 500 nity receives an excellent emergency service. The dedicated Gisborne SES Unit volunteers have provided the Macedon Ranges community with this service for more than 30 years.

Collection of vehicles can be arranged by calling Di Dale on 0419 357 900.

As indicated in the June edition of the Gazette, Gisborne SES is getting close to releasing the 2017 kids video starring our very own volunteers’ children.

The last video received over 65,000 hits on social media and we are expecting the new video to trump this amount. The link to the new video will be published in the August edition of the Gazette.

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CEO Don Tidbury and Community Engagement Manager Kelly Milne (left) representing Macedon Ranges Health, and Jane Lincoln, Branch Manager of Bendigo Bank, Gisborne, with Rotary Assistant Governor Graeme Batrouney at the induction night.

Welcoming new members and farewelling old friends New corporate members On June 6 the Rotary Club of Gisborne was proud to welcome two of our latest corporate members: Macedon Ranges Health and Gisborne & District Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank. Rotary Assistant Governor Graeme Batrouney, inducted the new members and we look forward to a close association with those companies in future Rotary events.

Farewell to Rotary exchange student Your old vehicle will be put to good use in keeping up skills of SES members.

In June Gisborne Rotary said farewell to Lena Kirsten, our Exchange Student from Germany.

Flexible barriers to boost Calder safety The installation of nearly 60 kilometres of flexible safety barriers on the Calder Freeway is being fast-tracked.

Flexible roadside safety barriers, or wire rope barriers, are an effective safety measure to prevent vehicles from crossing the centre of the road or from veering off the side.

The flexible barriers stretch and absorb the force of a crash. They are the most forgiving roadside safety sys-

Rodney Harrison and President Samantha Turner present Lena Kirsten with a pair of ugg boots as a memento of her stay with Gisborne Rotary.

Lena had been jointly sponsored for the past year by Gisborne and Woodend Rotary Clubs and proved a worthy ambassador for her country. In her final presentation to the club, Lena told us how much she had enjoyed her stay in Australia and would take home fond memories of being an exchange student.

If you are interested in learning more about Rotary or wish to attend one of our meetings please contact Brendan Watters on 5422 6442 or Stuart Bonnington on 5426 3600.

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The Calder Freeway is one of the highest risk roads in Victoria, having seen 92 crashes in the past five years.

Tragically, four people lost their lives as a result of these crashes; a further 46 people received serious injuries.

The majority of these crashes were the result of vehicles crossing the centre-line of the road.

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Brilliant percussionist finds music in anything Enter the weird and wonderful world of percussion through the remarkable talents of Australia’s Claire Edwardes.

Hitting, scraping, shaking and finding intriguing sound in everything from clay flower pots to gourds, glass bottles to bathroom tiles, Claire explores the percussive world that surrounds our everyday existence.

In an exciting program of music composed for her and by her, she is bringing another dimension to Macedon Music’s innovative programming.

Claire Edwardes is a stunning performer. “Her absolute mastery of all things percussion was truly spectacular to watch... The performance was deservedly met with a standing ovation” – Limelight Magazine 2015 Come along to find out how to play a waterphone and be transported by this aural feast on Sunday July 30 at 2.30pm at Lowland Farm, Mount Macedon. Bookings essential at macedonmusic.com Claire Edwardes

Singers gear up for cabaret After their very successful performances of Brahms’ Requiem last month, the Gisborne Singers are back into practice for their midyear cabaret.

For the first time, this year they will present the cabaret twice. The first performance will be held on Saturday August 5 at Holy Cross Primary School in New Gisborne.

The cabaret will be repeated the following Sunday, August 13,, at the Gisborne Church of Christ in New Gisborne as a concert-style fundraiser for Woodend Lifestyle Carers Group.

Bookings will be available through www.gisbornesingers. org.au for the first performance but Woodend Lifestyle Carers Group will be managing the bookings for the second one.

The Gisborne Singers welcome new singers, especially tenors and basses. If you are at all interested in joining this dedicated, well organised and friendly choir, come along to a rehearsal on Tuesday night (7.30pm) at Holy Cross Primary School, New Gisborne.

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This enchanting biopic about the world of the creator of Peter Rabbit is warm and funny, revealing and moving.

"There's something delicious about writing the first words of a story,” says Zellweger's Beatrix Potter. “You never know where they will take you.”

First time writer Richard Maltby Jr has constructed an accessible script that canvasses the life and times of this classic children's book author under the baton of director Chris Noonan in his first project since his debut feature, Babe.

At the June screening of the late Paul Cox's film Lonely Hearts, members were delighted with the excellent portrayals of two fragile characters attempting to make major changes in their lives, seeking love and companionship. Visit www. mrfilmsociety.org for more.

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Gisborne Secondary College presents

Private concert for pianist hosts During the Woodend Winter Arts Festival Colleen and Ron Weste had the pleasure of hosting pianist Tony Lee at their home. Ron shared a bit of this experience: "Rarely do we hear musical talent such as Tony Lee and we thank the Cope-Williams Arts Foundation who sponsored him to play at the festival. Tony was awarded best young Australian pianist in 2016.

"His festival audiences were spellbound by his amazing virtuoso playing, and judging from the reaction and comments afterwards, Tony gave them something wonderful to remember for a long time.

"During his stay with us, Tony relaxed and showed us his other side, that of a young man with a great sense of humour and a flair for cooking in our kitchen.

"After his performance on Sunday we drove up to Sanatorium Lake where he took in the fresh mountain air and commented on the beauty of the Mount. On Sunday evening Tony treated us to an impromptu jam session on Colleen’s piano which was a pure delight." Ron Weste

Tony Lee in his impromptu performance at the Weste home.

Winter Art Show achieves greatest success so far

Youth of Today impress Five talented young musicians thrilled the audience at the Church of the Resurrection on June 18.

Among them were locals Rosie Cocklin (soprano), Jem Sherwill (piano and voice) and Jimmy O’Hare (guitar).

The program included traditional and modern music and items composed by Jimmy O’Hare and Jem Sherwill.

The Woodend Art Group had the most successful exhibition for their Winter Art Show ever.

The gallery rooms were stacked with sculptures, watercolour, oil, encaustic and acrylic paintings. There was a wonderful display of handmade glassware and jewellery by Kay Taylor-Law who donates all money from her sales to children in a Cambodian village.

Every year Kay takes this money across and makes sure that it provides education for these children.

Students attending the after-school Folio Club were excited to see their work displayed. This is quite an event for these children and we are pleased that they had the opportunity to ‘show off’.

In Term 3, weekly printmaking classes continue on Fridays in dry point, woodcuts and linocut. To enquire about classes, please contact Marysia on 0422 397 247.

Daniel Butterworth (Archibald finalist 2016) will be conducting a workshop on July 22 from 10am to 4pm.

The workshop is almost booked out, so call Sue Lanchester on 0457 111 869 or email tomjonesflyfishing@hotmail.com if you would like to attend.

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Life drawing workshops on offer The Macedon Ranges Art Group (MRAG) recently completed a very successful art show over the Queen’s Birthday weekend as a part of the Woodend Winter Arts Festival.

As usual, the art show was held at the Woodend Bowling Club. With almost a thousand visitors to the art show over the three days of the festival, the show added an important element to what has become a wellknown cultural event, not only for Victoria, but throughout Australia.

MRAG is proud to be an official sponsor in the festival and will continue to be a partner providing visual arts by our 60 or so members at future festivals.

MRAG President John York congratulated everyone involved and their artistic skills and enthusiasm

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Be Persuaded: A Jane Austen Experience Don’t miss your chance to step back in time in the exhibition Be Persuaded: A Jane Austen Experience, showing at the Kyneton Museum until Sunday July 9.

For details visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/museum or call 1300 888 802.

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A recent MRAG life drawing workshop. augurs well for the future of the group.

A popular activity of MRAG is our life drawing and painting workshops held at the CWA Hall in Mount Macedon. Organised and run by long-time member Kathryn MorganaAprile, a Gisborne resident, our next class begins soon. Non-members

are welcome. To obtain more information on Life Drawing phone Kathryn on 0404 340 892. For this and other activities of MRAG visit www.macedonrangesartgroup.com or email macedonrangesartgroup@ gmail.com John York

Winter warmers at Gisborne Library Come into the Gisborne Library to warm up with the latest novels, warming winter recipes from a huge range of cookbooks or plan your next holiday with a great range of travel books.

Brush up on your IT skills with classes on Gmail and e-resources for kids. The Gmail class is on Tuesday July 18 and the e-resources class on August 8 explores everything the library offers and how to use it with your child. Please BYO devices.

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Get your pyjamas on for PJ night in the library on Wednesday August 23 from 7pm to 7.45pm. Please bring your favourite soft toy along with you for the adventure. Milk and cookies will be served to ensure a good night’s sleep.

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Free Wheeler Kids' sessions – on Wednesday July 5 the Wheeler Centre and Macedon Ranges Shire Council present two literary workshops just for kids at Kyneton Town Hall.

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1pm to 2pm: author, comedian and television host Alan Brough presents Charlie and the Karoake Cockroaches. He will sing a few songs, share his thoughts on telling tales, and reveal another epic episode in the life of one of his literary creations, Charlie Duncan. Suitable for children aged 7-12 years.

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The Gisborne Auxiliary is once again planning its everpopular annual 3S Luncheon of soup, sandwiches and slices to be held at the Gisborne Masonic Hall on Tuesday July 25 at 12pm. Admission is $15 and there will be entertainment, a speaker, trading table and a raffle.

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 Nominations for the Macedon Ranges Council Youth Awards close on July 30.

Nominations can be made at www.mrsc.vic. gov.au/youth or at Council service centres.

Winter is here but don’t let the cold weather put you off getting out and about. There are fantastic events in the Macedon Ranges in the coming months.

The incredible sand sculpting exhibition at Cope Williams at Romsey is open and continues until September and is well worth a visit.

For the foodies, there are some special events taking place.

Baringo Food & Wine Co. is hosting a seafood extravaganza with seafood king Stephen Snow on Thursday July 6. Prunella Studio in Kyneton is hosting a night in Paris with their Bastille Day celebration on July 14 with chef Damian Sandercock.

Workshops will also be running each month at the Piper Street Food Co. in Kyneton, Flowers in a Vase in Woodend and Hesket Estate to name a few.

The Mount Players is hosting the 14th annual one act play festival from July 7-9.

For the ladies, the Central Victorian Women in Business lunch will take place on August 16 at the Macedon Wine Room, proudly brought to you by the Macedon Ranges Business Networking Group as part of the Small Business Victoria festival.

And not to forget, of course, the many fabulous cafes of the area are open and buzzing, so get your diary out and pencil in some dates with fantastic things to see and do.

For more details about what’s on in the Macedon Ranges, visit www.visitmacedonranges.com

 Council is offering free vaccination against meningococcal infection for residents aged 15 to 19. Year 10, 11 and 12 students will be offered vaccinations at their schools but those youngsters not at school should contact Council on 5422 0333.  Gisborne Aquatic Centre will be closed for maintenance from Monday July 3, reopening on Thursday July 6.  The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is seeking households for its broadband speed testing program that will measure typical speeds on fixed-line NBN services at various times throughout the day.

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TOTAL TIME: 5:20 PREP: 0:20 LEVEL: EASY SERVES: 4 INGREDIENTS 2 c. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 2 c. baby red potatoes, halved or quartered if large 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/2 c. balsamic vinegar 1/4 c chicken stock 1/3 c. brown sugar 2 tbsp. grainy Dijon mustard 2 tsp. dried thyme 2 tsp. dried rosemary 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish DIRECTIONS In a large slow cooker, add Brussels sprouts and potatoes in an even layer and place chicken on top.

In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, brown sugar, mustard, dried thyme, rosemary, and oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Season generously with salt and pepper.

Pour marinade over chicken and vegetables.

Scatter all over with garlic.

Cover and cook on high until chicken is fall-apart tender, 4 1/2 to 5 hours.

Garnish with parsley and serve with the juices.

Enjoy!

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Young Voices soar again at Montsalvat festival Young Voices of Macedon travelled to Montsalvat in Eltham to participate in the annual Choralfest hosted by the Faye Dumont Singers on April 30. This is always a very enjoyable day, involving the opportunity to hear other groups such as the Melbourne Chamber Choir, the Melbourne Welsh Men’s Choir and choirs from various schools.

The choir's performance in the Great Hall was well received by a capacity audience. We chose a predominantly Australian program, which allowed both the Vivo group of very young singers, the Cantabile group of older singers and the whole choir to be showcased.

Highlights included Brolga Dance by Ian Jefferson, The Wanderer by Paul Jarman (all-time favourite song of the Cantabiles) and the cheeky Willy the Wallaby

by Michael Atherton sung by the Vivos. In addition our choristers and families enjoyed a picnic lunch and exploration of the spacious grounds.

The choir is now preparing to sing at a First Communion Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Kyneton. Looking ahead, our annual concert Terra Australis on October 22 will comprise a celebration of quality Australian choral music for children’s voices.

Young Voices were very well received at Montsalvat last month.

The choir will accept new enrolments at the commencement of Term 3. For further information call

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Local photographers produce dramatic images of Melbourne life Congratulations to Macedon Ranges Photographic Society's section winners in the club's June competition.

In the ‘Open’ section Doug Hunwick took out the best print award for ‘Colour Chrome’ and Allan Chellingworth the best projected image, ‘City Lights’.

In the Set Subject: Weather, Osija Anolak took top spot for her print ‘Watching the Rain’ and Barry Turpin won the projected best image with his ‘Flinders Street’ entry.

Judge Peter Ryan for provided informative feedback on all the images entered.

Coming up in July there will be loads of in-house activities at the general meeting on July 4 and the tech night on July 10. In addition, club members will be heading out towards the end of the month for a photographic outing to Woodlands Homestead and the Living Legends.

The AGM in August will coincide with the next externally judged competition which will be judged by another local photographer, Bruce Hedge. With the set

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Two impressive winners from the Photographic Society's June club competitions, by Barry Turpin and Allan Chellingworth. subject being ‘Hanging Rock’ there are sure to be some interesting perspectives on show. Visitors are welcome.

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The Mount Players 14th One Act Play Festival 8 – 9 July The Mount Players invite you to their beautiful Mountview Theatre to nestle in and enjoy a

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The Mount Players reveal ... their latest happenings Our 14th annual One Act Play Festival will be held on July 8-9.

An assortment of short plays will be staged across the weekend performed

by The Mount Players and guest theatre companies from far and wide.

All plays are judged by an adjudicator who will present a variety of awards at the wind up to the festival on Sunday afternoon. This is a lovely opportunity to nestle in and enjoy a cosy weekend of excellent theatre.

Come for a session or make a weekend of it. Tickets can only be purchased at the door.

Our fourth production, Present Laughter by Noel Coward, will be staged in November and December and we invite anyone interested to an Information Night at the theatre on Monday July 17 at 7pm.

Auditions will be on Saturday July 29 and Sunday July 30. For all enquiries, please contact the director, Andrew Meldrum, on 0488 363 222.

You can now book your tickets for our August-September musical comedy, The Full Monty. This will be a fabulous production so book early to avoid disappointment. To book your tickets or enquire about session times, go to www. themountplayers.com or call our box office on 5426 1892.

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Felicity Legg, Aston Elliot and Richard Barclay rehearse 'The Full Monty' which opens in August.

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Wearable Art Parade Curated by the Macedon Ranges Arts Collective, a showcase of more than 20 artists' original Art to Wear creations will take place on a fun day at Macedon this month.

Enjoy a fashion parade with champagne afternoon tea while our models present unique garments, scarves, hats and jewellery.

Bring your friends. This is an event not to be missed.

Date: Wednesday July 5, 1-3pm.

Venue: Jubilee Hall, Smith Street, Macedon.

Tickets are $25 and available at The Gallery or online at info@thegallerymtmacedon.com.au or phone 5426 3322 or 0419 009 030.

Artistic images can turn up any time, anywhere: Joan Gregoor was able to grab the moment and snapped this photo of a June sunset from her Gisborne back yard.

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Catch acclaimed author Bruce Pascoe in conversation In partnership with the Macedon Ranges Reconciliation Group, Macedon Ranges Shire Council is hosting an opportunity to hear award-winning indigenous writer Bruce Pascoe in conversation during the John Morieson Oration night, at the Kyneton Mechanics Institute on July 8 from 7.30pm Bruce Pascoe to 9pm.

The event will be held during NAIDOC Week, a national celebration from July 2 to 9 that honours the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Accomplished author Bruce Pascoe will be discussing his latest award-winning work, Dark Emu, which presents a radically different view of Australia’s first peoples as

hunter gatherers. Through extracts of early explorers' journals and records, Bruce asserts that Aboriginal people across the continent were engineering sophisticated dwellings and irrigation systems, along with domesticated plants, sowing, harvesting and storing.

The evening is in honour of the late John Morieson, an academic of Aboriginal history and cosmology, a social activist for indigenous education, and local member of the Macedon Ranges Reconciliation Group.

The cost is $15 and bookings are essential. To book tickets, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/NAIDOC or email Jenny at mrreconciliation@gmail.com or contact Emilie on 5422 0333 or ebyrne@mrsc.vic.gov.au

Australian Chamber Choir returns after overseas tour

The Australian Chamber Choir returns to Macedon Ranges from their recent tour, having performed in Italy, Austria and Germany, with their new production of By the Waters of Babylon. Many poets and composers have taken Psalm 137 (“By the waters of Babylon we sat down and wept…”) as the starting point for their expression of loss, dislocation and grief. Others have explored the misery inherent in losing one’s own culture, but courage and hope are part of the experience too.

The choir presents a program in which several works explore these themes. You will be moved by the music of J S Bach, Herbert Howells, William Byrd, Orlando Gibbons, Palestrina and others.

Don’t miss this internationally acclaimed choir. The concert is on Saturday August 19 at the Church of the Resurrection, Honour Avenue, Macedon, at 3pm.

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Tickets are $35 and bookings can be made at www.comedyforacause.net/GP All are welcome but seats are limited, so be sure to get in quickly. Please note the show is adults only, as it may feature some low-level coarse language.

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Gardening is a pleasurable hobby for many and has been the source of many beautiful and helpful books over the years. Here are some ideas for the green thumb person in your life.

ABC TV presenter Angus Stewart produced the attractive and practical Australian Native Garden earlier this year including his tips on fundamentals and expert garden design ideas.

Another great local title is DK’s revised edition of Gardening Through the Year Australia which has 1000 full-colour photographs focusing on timing – when to plant, prune, feed, water, build and maintain.

Fans of the Little Veggie Patch guys will adore Justin Calverley’s The Urban Farmer for great ideas of how to create a productive garden in any space. Alternatively there is the new one by DK called Grow Fruit And Veg In Pots which introduces readers to the almost endless possibilities of growing home grown produce in pots.

Jack Staub’s Illustrated Book Of Edible Plants tells the stories of their origins and apprises the home gardener on ways to use them, from the table to remedies and potions. Bill Laws has written a great nonfiction book called History of the Garden In Fifty Tools, or read last year’s indie bestseller hit The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben, with fascinating stories backed by the latest scientific research illustrating how trees nurture and talk to each other.

Dan and Erin Pendergast’s The Tree Doctor is the ideal, fully illustrated manual for care and maintenance that provides invaluable guidance to those new to tree ownership or with well established trees on their property.

Or for the more local minded, don’t forget about Landcare Australia’s book Macedon Ranges Flora.

New stunning coffee table book options include Cruden Farm Garden Diaries by Michael Morrison or Country Style Gardens which has Kyneton and Macedon Ranges homes included – so gorgeous. Otherwise local garden guru Paul Bangay’s Country Gardens was a huge hit at Christmas time.

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FOR THE GREEN THUMBS Cottage feel in many and varied plantings

Gardening in July In the flower and ornamental Flower and ornamental garden garden

of the garden, widening at some points to permit a rose covered arch or to allow a gathering area.

Plantings are many and varied and portray a cottage feel, with ground covers spilling out to soften the brick edges and smaller shrubs and perennials providing interest beneath the taller trees.

A particularly large elm species occupies the back garden beyond which are several well-filled raised vegie beds, small greenhouse and garden shed – and all this on just a quarter of an acre.

The July meeting will be a soup and sandwich lunch at the Gisborne Masonic Hall with guest speaker Tim Entwistle, CEO of Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens.

The cost to non-members is $8. All welcome.

The club meets on the second Wednesday of the month, generally between 1pm and 3pm. For further information, please contact Kerry on 0408 115 759.

Kerry Langmaid

The property visited by the club for the June 14 meeting was that of one of our members within one of the longer established areas of New Gisborne.

Purchased by the present owner eight years ago just towards the end of many years of drought, subsequent heavy rainfall periods caused significant damage to the property due to root invasion into underground piping.

Rectifying the problem meant quite an upheaval of paving and garden areas and much of the original established Kerry Langmaid areas needed to be redone. However, due to the persistent efforts of the owner, the garden now offers continuous stretches of brick paving encircling the house and linking all sections

MT MACEDON & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY INC. At our speaker night on August 1, Stephen Ryan will speak about his recent travels overseas talking about plants.

Visitors are always wel-

come, entry is $5.

Meetings are at 8pm at the Mt Macedon Golf Club/ Horticultural Hall on Mt Macedon Road.

It is time to look around nurseries for colourful plants if your garden is rather dull at the moment. I have two favourite flowers for the start of winter, my pink Bergenia cordifolia with its glossy rounded ‘elephant ear’ leaves, and the winter iris (Iris ungularis) with its lovely pale blue flowers, rising above the grass like a clump of leaves. Both plants are good mass planted or spread out along a border or driveway. There are different species of the Bergenia with reddish-coloured leaves and forms with white flowers and there are white-flowering forms of the winter iris.

The winter rose or hellebore is another hardy favourite for winter and all these three types of perennials grow well with some shade over the hot months.

Deciduous trees can be planted now and if it is too cold and wet outside, spend a few days studying catalogues and online searching for and ordering seeds to sow in spring.

Inthe thevegetable vegetable garden In andand fruit fruit garden I’ve just been out today with a friend to buy deciduous fruit trees for her new garden orchard area. This is the time to choose any of the deciduous trees for planting and also deciduous vines such as grapes and Chinese gooseberries and fruiting plants such as raspberries and currants. Look for healthy well placed shoots and branches and a strong root system.

Good soil preparations with plenty of decayed organic matter mixed into the soil and raising the beds up to improve the drainage are key points for success.

Multigrafted trees and dwarf varieties can be used in small gardens or grown in large pots.

DOWN TO EARTH With Rosemary Davies

Manure and lime the vegetable garden beds and, if you have room, plant some asparagus and rhubarb crowns into rich free draining soil in a sunny position. Use fallen autumn leaves to dig into the soil or compost rather than adding to pollution and wasting their nutrition potential by burning them.

In thenative native garden In the garden There are plenty of winter flowering natives to plant including ferny Cootamundra wattle and silvery Mt Morgan wattle as well as some local forms.

Westringias make excellent low hedging, are bird attracting and there are forms to flower from winter right through spring. My favourite hakea is the pincushion hakea, (Hakea laurina).

Banksia ericifolia and Banksia marginata are two good forms with useful cut flowers now as well as forms of Dryandra. My native heath (Epacris impressa) are still flowering from early May and will have at least another month of flowers.

Garden activities for children Garden activities for children Build some insect houses and hideouts to encourage more insects in to the garden to feed on other insect pests and provide food for hungry insectivorous birds.

Learn how to make seed blocks to hang out for native birds to feed on. Order some favourite summer flowering bulbs to plant in late winter.

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View from the stalls Rocks and Gemstones

By Rosemary Davies Mona and Mark Hofman of ‘Rocks and Gemstones’ have been coming regularly to the Gisborne Old Time market for the past two years.

Visitors can come and see a wonderful range of rocks and gemstones from across Australia and around the world.

Mark’s fascination for gemstones goes back to his early teens.

He has collected unusual stones from all across Australia and cut and polished them to reveal their true beauty. Many of the stones look dull and boring at a glance, the sort of thing you might stub your toe on when bush walking. An expert cut and polish reveals fascinating colours, patterns and designs.

Queensland thunder eggs are just one of the amazing stones Mark polishes. There are even some types of stones with ancient fossils in them.

For each different type of stone Mark has a fact sheet about it to go with the purchase. Some stones are mounted into a range of jewellery pieces, then there are clock faces and key rings or his gem trees decorated with a variety of stones. 

Artist of the Month This month GREAT will be displaying work of the artists of the Woodend Art Group, including the stunning painting above. Be sure to drop in to the GREAT Centre to view their creations.

Throughout June we displayed the beautiful silk clothing made

by Springfield artist Leslie Grahovac. Leslie’s display was very popular and attracted much favourable comment.

A big crowd attended the unveiling of two memorials at the Gisborne Cemetery in June. GREAT was one of the financial contributors that allowed this memorial of a poem written by Eddie Gardiner in honour of World War I veterans to be created.

Mark Hofman's fascination for stones goes back to his teens.

Inset: a very special piece of stone.

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MACEDON MUSINGS

Unwelcome visitors cause damage at Daly Reserve.

With Belinda Carlton-Doney

Eating organically is extremely popular. Local couple Graeme and Amanda Dettmann are supporting this way of life as they establish their garlic farm. Their story though, began many years ago.

Graeme’s grandfather owned a 200-acre sheep property near Malmsbury back in the 1940s. Graeme spent a good deal of his childhood there, running free around the property. After his grandfather’s passing, the property was sold. It was then divided into smaller and smaller holdings.

Years later, when Graeme and Amanda were looking for farming land, on a whim they drove past the “old place”. As fate would have it, a parcel of land from the original sheep property was for sale. Feeling that it was “meant to be”, the Dettmanns bought Friends of Daly Nature Reserve’s at 9.30am. Even if you are ‘not into the property, with Graeme feeling that he had Annual General Meeting will be held gardening’ you may be interested come full circle and back to his childhood to walk around with us. We recently at 2pm on Saturday July 8 in the roots. It is now named GALE, an abbreviation Scout Hall, Howey Street, Gisborne. state of our environment. He will encountered a kangaroo with joey of all of the family members’ names.

Amanda Gauci will talk about illustrate with some of our local watching us.

So began their business, The Greenhill plants that would naturally grow native orchids. The AGM ends with a Daly Nature Reserve signs Farmer. As well as revegetating the land with in Daly Nature Reserve. This area raffle and refreshments. clearly indicate ‘foot traffic only’. You more than 100 newly planted gum trees, their of study is known as Ecological Annual membership fees are can imagine our despair when we first planting of garlic was in April last year.

Vegetation Classification (EVC). now due, $10 per person and $5 for discovered the deliberate damage The crop took six months to mature before Native orchid enthusiast students and seniors. Hope you can by vehicle ‘burn outs’, as our photo it was harvested by hand. The business Andrew Dilley will speak about the come along. shows. is working with the view to becoming importance of habitat conservation Enquiries: dalyreserve@hotmail.

Monthly working bees are held on com the chill? It’s OK, weIrene Perkin and how orchids can indicate the the second Tuesday of each monthFffffffffeeling already know the organically certified, which in itself is a threeyear process. answer, we live here too.

Graeme and Amanda do not use any chemicals on their farm. As a result, the whole Sounds like you need an environmentally friendly, costfamily is involved in the labour-intensive effective hydronic floor or radiator heating system in process. Daughter Laura helps with planting, weeding by hand, harvesting and plaiting your new/existing home and office. the end product. Son Ethan is in charge of Macedon Ranges Shire Council is Dogs and cats must be trial, the fastest waythan to be Servicing thehowever Macedon Ranges for more 30 years, “de-thistling” the property and cooking the participating in a website trial with microchipped and registered with reunited with your lost pet is to ensure barbecue.

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The Lost Dogs’ Home where a photo the end of this year. So look out for The If you lose your dog, contact and information about where the dog initiative is an important Greenhill Farmer at local markets and cafes. tool in helping Macedon Council on 5422 0333 or visit was found is posted on their website, Beautiful garlic, chemical free, with an added mrsc.vic.gov.au/pets or www. www.dogshome.com/lost-dogs, Ranges owners find their sentimental story. along with information about how to missing dogs. “We are dogshome.com/lost-dogs Happy July all!

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

Proudly sponsored by Macedon Ranges Health

There's good sense in sensory garden bench Have you ever thought about all the different sensory triggers in your garden?

We’re helping other Macedon Ranges Health volunteers to build a new sensory garden for the Grevillea wing at The Oaks. The aim is to incorporate features to stimulate all the senses of sight, smell, touch, taste and sound.

The range of plants is being chosen specifically for their scent, texture, colour and taste. So far our main contribution has been to bring some of these plants closer to the senses.

Fred and Terry, assisted by a few fellow Shedmen, have constructed a series of raised garden benches to support potted plants about waist high. By the end of spring most of the pots should be in place and flourishing.

The five senses get a great

BETTY'S BOOP With Betty Doolan

Fred and Terry at the garden bench. workout at The Shed too. Come along any Monday, Wednesday or Thursday morning and see the smiling faces, listen to the

friendly banter, taste the cuppa, smell the morning tea and feel the warm, soapy water as you help Bill with the washing up!

What can be done to treat lymphoedema Lymphoedema occurs when the lymphatic circulation fails to function correctly, causing persistent swelling of the limb(s) and other areas of the body. Cancer patients and survivors are at greater risk of developing secondary lymphoedema.

If you have unexplained swelling, you should seek an assessment by a medical practitioner.

Lymphoedema is a chronic condition that is not curable at present, but may be alleviated by appropriate management. However, if ignored, it can progress and become difficult to manage.

Complex Lymphatic Therapy includes skin care, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), exercise and also the use of bandaging and/or compression garments.

Most experiences of MLD are of a lighter and freer feeling in the affected area. This can occur over time or in each session.

Compression bandaging is applied to reduce a limb.

The purpose of wearing a compression garment (sleeve or stockings) is generally to prevent further accumulation of fluid.

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Youth Youth Services Services At At thethe heart heart of aofhealthy a healthy community community

Recently a friend passed away and as I sat in the church at her funeral I thought about Edna and the times when with our husbands we would drive to Healesville or Warburton for the day. Lunch would be at the very old hotel, then the men would sit in the park while Edna and I would walk around the town. The day would finish with tea and cream cakes at the local bakery. Edna has always been there for me in good and bad times and there is no doubt that I have lost a very good friend.

I am a collector of many things; I had music boxes, dolls, doll houses, books. I stopped collecting (well sort of) when I came to the Elms.

Between you and me, I move things around, then I tell my son Gary I have got rid of something.

Recently we went to the glass-works in Kilmore (remember I told you about it) so now I have started collecting glass shapes and small beautiful hand made shoes. At least these things don’t take up too much room.

Recently I stood outside the LEP (Life Enhancement Program) room and listened to the laughter and happy voices of the residents and the children from Gisborne preschool. I am not sure who was enjoying it the most. A very big ‘thankyou’ to the beautiful children and their teachers for coming to visit us.

Wacky Wednesdays have included lunch at the Gamekeepers Rockbank and at the hotel at Airport West; residents enjoyed these outings.

It is nice to see the results of the Art group with paintings all around the LEP room.

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Generous golfers' graft pays off

New services at Macedon Ranges Health

Representatives from the Gisborne Golf Club Ladies Committee visited Macedon Ranges Health in June to present Don Tidbury (CEO) and Robyn Parish (Manager – Aged Care) with a cheque for the purchase of a Vital Signs Monitor and overbed tables for Gisborne Oaks.

These items will contribute to more efficient nursing time and provide residents with a little more independence.

The Ladies Committee organised a fund-raising day which involved games and a raffle to secure the funds.

Macedon Ranges Health is very grateful and fortunate to have such a dynamic group supporting the organisation.

In the past month, "Belly Bump" classes have started at Macedon Ranges Health as well as a naturopath.

The Belly Bump sessions are suitable for women at any stage through their pregnancy. Focusing on breathing, posture and strength, Belly Bump classes are on Mondays and Thursdays at 6:15pm.

Bookings are essential and numbers limited. Try a class for $10!

Naturopath Leisa Blanch can assist in a range of health concerns, including digestion, stress management, allergies and skin conditions, fatigue, female health including menopause, blood sugar imbalances and children’s health.

Treatment may include evidence-based herbal medicine and supplements, dietary and nutritional advice, lifestyle advice and Australian bush flower remedies.

No referral is necessary for appointments and discounts are available for pensioners and health care card holders. Private health refunds available.

Naturopath Leisa Blanch For further queries on any services or to make an appointment, please phone 5428 0300.

Helping children and young adults to thrive Parents of school-age children are invited to a free forum that will explore ways they can help their children thrive through the development of gratitude, compassion and self-regulation.

The forum will take place on Thursday July 27 from 7pm to 8:30pm at the Kyneton Town Hall. Childcare is available if registering before July 21. Bookings at www.schoolinterviews.com.au (code tqzuc).

The evening will be presented by Tom Brunzell from the Berry Street Childhood Institute, Victoria. Tom has more than 15 years of experience as a teacher,

school leader and education adviser in New York and Melbourne.

Currently Tom is the Senior Adviser of Education at the Institute and leader of the Berry Street Education Model. Tom presents internationally on topics such as transforming school cultures, high expectations for differentiated instruction, trauma informed practice, wellbeing and the application of positive psychology, and effective school leadership.

For more information contact Belinda Ryan at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish School on 5422 2056.

Cobaw Community Health has services based in Kyneton and Woodend and welcomes residents from across the Macedon Ranges Shire.

Club members in the Flinders Ranges in May.

Bushwalkers take trips to iconic destinations There are some fabulous walking opportunities in south-east Australia and the Gisborne Bushwalking Club arranges walking trips that extend over four to five days to enjoy these great areas.

In April this year, a group of 20 walkers travelled to the Grampians, stayed in the local youth hostel and undertook scenic day-walks of varying degrees of difficulty to suit the preferences of the group.

In May, 10 walkers went to the Flinders Ranges, stayed in holiday units at Rawnsley Park Station and enjoyed four days of challenging walks in beautiful autumn weather. The walks covered sections of the Heysen Trail and traversed Wilpena Pound to appreciate the wonderful views and amazing geology.

In November this year our regular trip to Falls Creek will take advantage of accommodation in a ski-club lodge and will involve walks over a four-day period throughout the region. There should be wildflowers around in the spring weather and the mountain scenery will be superb.

Our trips usually involve cabin-style accommodation and, at the end of each day’s walking, we get together to share photos and experiences. Choices are provided for group or solo activities throughout the trip to give members “personal space” if so desired.

If this sounds interesting to you and you would like to know more about the club’s activities, contact our President, Pierre Muehlheim, on 5428 3490, Vicepresident, Peter Bishop, on 5427 0888 or see our website at www.gisbornebwc.au Peter Bishop

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Macedon Ranges has a Parkinson's support group The Lancefield & District Parkinson’s Support Group, which serves the whole shire, warmly welcomes new members.

Members are supported with education about local services available to help them. The group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Lancefield Bowling Clubrooms at 1pm.

Meetings are free except for a gold coin donation to cover afternoon tea expenses. For more information, contact group leader Kate McCormick on 0448 445 694 or ktmccormick@ bigpond.com

Group members will walk with family members, carers, health professionals and friends in “A Walk in the Park” in Melbourne on Sunday August 27. The event is Australia’s largest community event dedicated to improving the lives of people living with Parkinson’s disease. At least 27,000 people in Victoria have Parkinson’s disease; 30 people are diagnosed in Australia every day with the disease and 20% of those diagnosed are of working age.

Participants will take a leisurely walk of 4km (return) or 2km shortcut from Federation Square along the Yarra. The course is mobility friendly and the family pooch is welcome if of a friendly disposition. The day includes free entertainment, live music, massages, fun kids activities and a sausage sizzle. Registrations at www.melbournewalkinthepark.org.au For more information, phone Parkinson’s Victoria on 1800 644 189 or visit www.parkinsonsvic.org.au

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NDIS update The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is now available to anyone with a disability within the Macedon Ranges Shire.

The NDIS supports people with a permanent and significant disability that affects their ability to take part in everyday activities. It gives them more choice and control over how, when and where their supports are provided.

Macedon Ranges Health is an approved registered provider for the National Disability Insurance Agency.

Participants with an approved plan with NDIS can access a number of services from Macedon Ranges Health including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, paediatric speech, paediatric psychology, the Regional Continence Service, general nursing, dietetics, exercise psychology, podiatry, life assistance activities, pan management and support coordination.

For further information contact the NDIS officer at Macedon Ranges Health by calling reception on 5428 0300.

This month the club will be stepping out on Fridays at the following locations: 7 Macedon town walk 14 Long Forest – Canopus Drive 21 Blackwood Road – Slatey Creek 28 Hobbs Road: G4 – G3 Outer Track Join our friendly group on Fridays at 9.15am at the Gisborne Tennis Courts at Dixon Field. Tea and coffee are provided at the end of the walk.

Cancer Support Group For those living with a cancer diagnosis, Macedon Ranges Cancer Support Group meets on the last Wednesday of the month from 1pm to 3pm (FebruaryNovember) at the Macedon Ranges Health Centre, 5 Neal Street, Gisborne.

COUNCILLOR'S COLUMN With Cr Mandi Mees

It has been a very busy month, and by now your council plan and budget for the 2017-2018 fiscal year are set and already at work. Preparing the plan and budget was an enormous effort by everyone, and you should be proud of your contribution and participation.

Walking and cycling infrastructure are high priorities. Volunteers, community groups, sporting and leisure clubs are key beneficiaries. Investments in community infrastructure, assets and services aim to deliver excellent quality customer experiences across the shire.

Increasing energy efficiency and investing to switch to renewable energy is ongoing. Finding ways to bolster our response to climate change is progressing and aims to strengthen.

Support for local businesses through industry initiatives, networking and tourism activities are still strong.

A current top priority is to strengthen the protection of the natural environment and to preserve heritage across the Macedon Ranges. Reviewing of the planning scheme to help protect these valuable assets will be under way shortly.

In the meantime, get set for a variety of fantastic community events and festivals planned with council assistance across the shire. Enjoy the very best that winter has on offer. Spring will be with us soon.

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NEWS FROM THE COUNCIL Have your say on public art and memorials

Training courses on youth mental health include special course for men

'Stare straight ahead and act normal'

Council is seeking feedback on two draft policies about public art and memorials in the Macedon Ranges Shire.

The draft Public Art Policy is a new policy that provides a clear framework for people seeking approval for public art projects in the shire. The revised draft Memorials Policy outlines the process for seeking approval to establish a memorial.

The Director of Community Wellbeing, Karen Stevens, encourages residents to read through the draft policies and share their ideas via a quick online survey.

“We recognise that public art and local memorials have an enormous capacity to enhance our natural environment and create vibrant streetscapes and that these pieces can become treasured community assets," she said. “We are interested in your thoughts as we want to ensure that these policies outline a fair and thoughtful process that will guide future projects.”

To have your say, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay or drop in to a Council service centre. The surveys will be open until Friday July 21 or written submissions can be sent to PO Box 151, Kyneton, 3444 or mrsc@mrsc. vic.gov.au

Do you want to learn more about how you can support a young person experiencing mental health problems?

Each year Council offers fully accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid training courses.

The award-winning courses are available to parents, guardians and teachers in the Macedon Ranges who want to learn how to give initial help to young people who are in a mental health crisis situation or in the early stages of a mental illness.

The next course is specifically for men, and is being held on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 10pm on August 1, 8, 15 and 22 at Holgates Brewery in Woodend.

The 14-hour course will cover topics such as anxiety, depression, psychosis, alcohol abuse and other drug issues, and eating disorders.

To find out more information or to book your place, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/live4life or call 5422 0275.

This beautiful big hound spotted in a nearby town tickled the funny bone of a reader. He is definitely not lost, but if you have ever lost a pooch, you will be interested to read that the Council has teamed up with the Lost Dogs' Home in Melbourne in a trial to reunite lost dogs with their owners faster.

The report is on on page 21.

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$140,000 grant helps clubs focus on gender equality Macedon Ranges Shire Council in partnership with the City of Bendigo will receive $140,000 from the Victorian Government to continue a leadership program that works with community organisations to promote gender equality and the prevention of violence against women.

The pilot Rural Challenge Project that was rolled out across parts of the Macedon Ranges earlier this year focused on creating more gender equitable CFA brigades and football/netball clubs.

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The project is funded by the State Government’s Community Partnerships for Primary Prevention Program that supports innovative approaches to preventing family violence and supports the key actions arising from Free from Violence: Victoria’s Prevention Strategy.

Clubs or CFA brigades interested in participating in the project can contact Jessica Crofts on 5422 0333 for more information.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Community Satisfaction Survey results for 2017 show residents’ satisfaction with Council’s overall direction is higher than last year (56 vs 55 in 2016).

Council’s top three performing service areas are emergency management, waste and the appearance of public areas. Residents rated unsealed roads, planning and building permits, and slashing and weed control as service areas needing improvement.

The highest-rated core performance measure is customer service, increasing two points to 67 from 2016. Council’s 2017-18 Budget proposes significant investment over the next 12 months on maintaining local roads and increasing planning resources.

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HOME HISTORY PAGE LOCAL

Gisborne & Mount Macedon Districts Historical Society Gisborne Court House,  4 Hamilton Street Open Wednesdays 10am to 4pm  Phone 5428 1450 e: history@gisbornemountmacedon.org.au

www.gisbornemountmacedon.org.au

The Governors' residence

Mount Macedon 1886-1934

Government Cottage with 'Rosenheim' visible on the left.

By Phyllis and Ian Boyd

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n 1869, David Syme, proprietor of The Age newspaper and father of Oswald Syme who later owned the property “Bolobek” at Macedon, applied for three 20acre allotments at Mount Macedon on the condition that not fewer than 50 coniferous trees be planted on it.

On one of the allotments, Syme cleared a site and built a five-roomed cottage that they called “Rosenheim”. The Syme’s family lived at "Rosenheim” from 1869 until 1873 when they moved to Melbourne, retaining the cottage as a weekender until 1886. In 1872 David Syme applied to buy the property, having met his planting obligations.

In 1885, a legal representative of Sir Henry Loch requested to lease the property to the Regency as a “Summer Residence” and in 1886, Syme sold “Rosenheim”, together with its contents, to the Victorian Government.

The central room had a glass roof that supported a huge grape vine winding around its walls, producing loads of fruit in season. Another feature of the cottage was a massive white marble bath that chilled the hot water as soon as it flowed from the tap.

Soon after buying the property, the Government approved the expenditure of £10,000 to construct a new large residence adjacent to the original cottage, a twostoried building with a shingle roof, designed by the Chief Architect of the Public Works Department, Colonel George Watson. The shingle roof was clad with corrugated iron in 1907 as a safeguard from fire.

This large residence known as Government Cottage

then became the country residence of many State Governors commencing with Sir Henry Lock in 1886 and ending with Lord Somers in 1934.

The residence consisted of very large rooms with an entrance hallway leading into a large hall-like lounge room beneath the staircase where a concert-grand Steinway piano stood. This area and the adjoining dining room were lined with stained kauri timber. The staircase was enhanced by a beautiful leadlight figured window which was later replaced by a much plainer and inferior-looking window, at the whim of one of the Governors' wives.

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he garden and orchard area, comprising about 15 acres, was well laid out with terraced lawns and flower beds, a tennis court and fruit orchard with apples, pears, cherries and small berry fruits. The vegetable garden was also well stocked with a wide variety of vegetables.

Many fine species of conifer, cedar, redwood, oregon, copper beech, chestnut, walnut and other deciduous trees were dotted around the grounds. In earlier years, the house and grounds were supplied with water from a natural spring in an upper corner of the property but when the flow reduced, water was piped from a second spring in forest land further up Mount Macedon.

This system provided a reliable supply up until the time that the property was sold.

As a country residence of these notable people staying each summer, the Governors' residence was a great asset to the district, attracting other wealthy residents

and visitors. Over the years many dinner parties, garden and tennis parties were held and a school picnic for the Mount Macedon and Macedon school children was held in the grounds by some of the Governors.

In 1934 the Government decided to sell the property – 60 acres in all with house of about 30 rooms, outbuildings comprising stables, garage, tool-shed etc. James W Ferguson bought the property for £5,000 and opened the large residence as a guest house, which proved quite popular for a few years. However, the property changed ownership several times until 1954 when the lovely old place was burnt to the ground. “Rosenheim” survived this disaster, only to be lost in the 1983 bushfires that caused severe damage throughout the district.

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he grounds have since been subdivided and sold and only a few of the mature trees of this once wellkept garden have survived. The location on Mount Macedon was an ideal one, “not too far up; below the mist line as is often quoted, secluded and with grounds reasonably level and spacious for people and vehicles to move around”.

The head gardener at Government Cottage, John O’Brien, was born in Cheniston Road, Mount Macedon, in 1864. He and his wife Jessie, who was the caretaker, spent nearly 50 years living and working on the property. In 1932 they retired to a home they had built in Governors Drive. Their only daughter, the late Dulcie (Maxwell) who was born in 1901 at the Gatehouse of Government Cottage, shared many of these memories with the Historical Society.

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OBITUARY

Generous asbestos campaigner Louisa (Lou) Mildred Williams 20 April 1955 – 18 April 2017

Chris Schrueder’s Beaut Brown Trout.

Sometimes, nothing can keep you away Each year in May and June, trout from Lake Eucumbene in the Snowy Mountains migrate from the depths of the lake up the river for their annual spawn run. Fish will travel many kilometres in search of suitable gravel beds for females to release their eggs which are fertilised by the males.

The lure of large aggressive fish in a small river is often too much for any angler to ignore, so a group of nine club members made the migration to the sub-zero region. We were greeted by snowlined roads and icy conditions, but this didn’t cool our spirits.

The contingent split into smaller groups over the trip and fished some amazing pieces of water which included the Eucumbene River, Three Mile

Dam, the Thredbo River, Tantangara Reservoir and the Swampy Plain River. The majority of fish caught were migrating Brown Trout from the lakes and resident Rainbow Trout; an elusive Brook Trout was also caught.

The fishing this year was arguably harder than previous years mainly due to the lack of rain which triggers the fish to start their run. Regardless of the numbers caught, this was a fantastic trip filled with camaraderie and a shared passion for fly fishing.

Calder Fishing Fly Association promotes catch and release and all fish caught on this trip were safely returned to the water.

Visit www.calderflyfishing.com.au for more information, club activities or to contact us.

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Gisborne improves but can still do better Gisborne residents used an average 166 litres of water per person per day in May, slightly lower than the same time last year, but still 11 litres above Target 155.

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Since 2003 when Louisa was diagnosed with mesothelioma (asbestos cancer) she devoted her life to promoting awareness of dangers, helping victims and counselling many hundreds of those suffering asbestos-related diseases worldwide, mainly through personal contact and social media.

Louisa was born in Melbourne to Norman and Mildred Heritage. She had two brothers and a sister: Christopher, Genevieve and Matthew.

She attended primary schools in Essendon, Lou Williams Bendigo and Adelaide and secondary school in Townsville. Upon leaving school, Louisa held various secretarial positions including data processing. She was the Principal Private Secretary for the Department of Employment, Education and Training Victoria and Christchurch Uni, New Zealand.

Louisa met Keith Williams in Melbourne and they were married at Elephant Rock on the Gold Coast in June 2001 and set up their first home at Mudgeeraba in Queensland.

Louisa is mother to two children, Jovena and Deborah, and between them from previous marriages Louisa and Keith have six children, 15 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

Louisa and Keith loved to travel and travelled extensively through Europe, USA and many other countries near and far.

Louisa enjoyed gardening and she had a love of Siamese cats. She also loved entertaining guests, especially her extended family and friends at dinner parties. She was fond of modern jazz and derived much pleasure from quiet music.

In 2014, Louisa attended a convention in Washington, US, and was awarded the “Reinstein World Award for Voice of World Victims of Asbestos-related Diseases” by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organisation.

Up until the time of her passing, Louisa was Australian director of US-based GBAN (Global Ban Asbestos Network) and a member of ADFA (Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia).

A celebration of Louisa’s life was held at the Norma Richardson Hall, Woodend on May 2.

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All hands (and feet) on deck at Scienceworks Last month, Gisborne Primary School Grade 3s, 4s and 5s had a fun day at Scienceworks, as the pictures show.

In late May, selected students participated in district soccer at Dixon Field. The boys won two of their three games while the girls won all of their games, including the final against New Gisborne. At divisional level, they lost to Christ the Priest.

The choir group attended a workshop that was presented by composer/musical director and recording artist Sue Johnson, who taught them singing techniques, warm-ups and a few songs.

In other year levels, the Grade Preps had Western Water come in, the Grade 1s and 2s had a football incursion and the Grade 3-6s had an art incursion, which included work on space and clay models.

All students enjoyed these events greatly.

The interactive nature of Scienceworks makes it a fun day for all.

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Author shows pupils how to create a book Holy Cross Primary School had a special visit from author and illustrator Dr Cameron Stelzer on June 21.

Cameron visited Holy Cross to run workshops with our Year 3/4 students. Cameron engaged the students in a full-day workshop exploring the important steps in producing a book.

Students explored both writing and illustration skills and took a behind-the-scenes look at creating exciting narratives. They worked on similes, cliff hangers, cartoon drawing and creating their own characters by blending animals.

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Popular author visits New Gisborne Primary School

Grade 4 students felt inspired after Kathryn Apel's visit.

Students from Years Three to Six were lucky enough to take part in a series of workshops run by our visiting author, Kathryn Apel, last month.

Kathryn has written several verse novels and a rhyming picture book and shared much of her knowledge about poetry writing with us. Students learnt about shape poems, acrostic, cinquain and zentangle poems. Teachers and students went away inspired!

Here’s what some of the Year 4s had to say about their day…

“It was really cool how she told us about her family and how that inspired some of her stories.” – Alice “I liked how she put parts of her stories in her slide show; this showed Kathryn Apel

how interesting her characters are.” – Shyla “I like how she inspired us to write poetry.” – Taj “She inspired me with some of the photos of things she’d made.” – Waylon “She talked about the things that had inspired her to write her books, like the bully on the bus when she was a kid.” – Matt “I like how she wrote with words that made a shape and all the words matched to describe that shape in some way. There was a bus, a whale, a lightbulb and a megaphone.” – Finn “She told us about her family and how they don’t have a TV and they’re always outside creating.” – Alex “I loved when she read my poem and said it was good.” – Philippa

The analytical and the spiritual in the spotlight at St Brigid's

Two groups of St Brigid's students work out their research subjects for the Maths Talent Quest, which for some involved the field of sport.

A lot has been going on at St Brigid’s in just a few weeks. One of the exciting things that has happened was the Grade 6s making their Confirmation. The Grade 6s have been learning about the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit and the journey they will take through Confirmation.

We learned a lot through our reflection day at Bulla where we heard the motto ‘start with doing what is necessary then do what is possible and suddenly you are doing the impossible’. Here, we were asked to think about how we can make a difference. We have now made our Confirmation and it was all very exciting and an important part of our journey as Catholics.

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the Maths Talent Quest. The Maths Talent Quest is where the students get to pick their own maths topic to research. We explored an interest we had and worked hard to discover the mathematical concepts behind it.

For example, if you like sport you might do your Maths Talent Quest on the maths involved in soccer (area/ perimeter of soccer field, angles of goals, data collection, etc).

The students then presented what they learnt and got feedback to improve their project before final submission.

All of the projects will go into a competition and be judged on their mathematical work. All students have found the project engaging and it has been a fantastic unit.

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THE 'ROOK REVISITED With Shirley McKeown Here are some more reminiscences from a book Bernie Dunne wrote about Bullengarook in the early days.

On stage – the judge noted that she found the Warblers' performance the most moving.

Mount Macedon Primary School Warblers were thrilled with their Eisteddfod win.

Winners are grinners It has been a super busy month for the students at MMPS! We have had a bunch of exciting excursions and big news in the Bendigo Eisteddfod.

On May 29 MMPS competed in a French poetry competition called the Berthe Mouchette at Alliance Française in St Kilda.

The 5/6 classroom travelled to Melbourne from Gisborne on a train. It was quite nervewracking for a lot of the class but everyone did a fabulous job.

The next day the grade 5/6 class went to Macedon Lodge for the annual Melbourne Cup Tour launch. Every student helped announce one place where the Cup was going

to visit. Lots of racing icons where there, including Lloyd Williams, Efficient (2008 Melbourne Cup winner) and Almandin (2016 winner). It was an exciting experience and everyone had fun.

On May 31 six students went to Werribee for the division cross-country. In each race there were about 50 runners. Well done to everyone who competed.

On June 9, the Warblers (one of the school singing groups) travelled to Bendigo to participate in the Eisteddfod. They performed three songs and won a gold standard in the competition, a great achievement for all their hard work.

Charlie Wilson and Ed Ferguson

“Waterloo Flat was a popular place for campers in those days, and there was always a few camped around the flat at holiday time. There was fishing in the creek, plenty of rabbits to shoot or trap, plus the peace and quiet of the bush.

One chap used to come for the silver wattles which grew all over the paddock near the Charcoal Retorts. Silver wattle sends out a root at right angles to the trunk, just below the ground, and the small ones of the right size, when cut and dried, make a good walking stick, so this man used to collect a fair number to take back home where he would dry them, make them into walking sticks, polish and sell them.

Other people would come up for the day to gather gum tips for decoration, which grew in abundance on the young trees in many lovely shades of greens and reds.

They would often ask me to show them where the best tips were.

On the side of the hill, just around from the charcoal retorts and on the opposite side of the creek, was a spring of cool water, much in demand from dad and the other charcoal workers. I would often be asked to grab a billy and fill it from the spring. The water had a slightly mineral taste, but nothing like the water from the other two springs in the district, which had a very high quality of mineral water.

One of these springs was down alongside the creek at the back of Mount Bullengarook, while the other was behind Uncle Jack Fitzgerald’s place on the creek.

Both were fairly hard to get to, but well worth the walk.

The hill opposite the retorts was rather steep, so we used to slide down it on rough sleds made from a forked branch, with a board nailed across it as a seat.

Sometimes we would wet the ground to make it more slippery.”  Taken from Near the End of the Journey by Bernie Dunne.

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"The old man was found dead in his hut, and Mounted Constable Elliott said there was neither food nor raiment in the hut, which was in a most filthy state. The only covering the man had was an old bag.

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WHAT'S ON @ GSC With Candice Crane & Dean Karapoulos June at Gisborne Secondary College was lively, with students being busy at interschool sports, house debating and cross country, and all students undertaking Year 12 subjects doing the GAT (general achievement test).

In addition, with the conclusion of the first semester of school, many students are faced with a monumental decision as university application dates inch closer; many universities have already visited the college, and we’re extremely grateful to Ms Huke for helping organise these opportunities and doing a great deal of work helping students choose which paths they want to travel down.

Coming into Year 12, we were told that the winter months would be hardest, with short days, cold mornings and a cluster of major assessments before the winter holidays. While long strings of tests, getting home long after dark and making major life decisions are certainly arduous, we are continuously awed by the resilience and altruism we see in the school community every day. As an example, a large group of students and teachers have undertaken the ration challenge, eating the same amount of food as Syrian refugees in camps in Jordan to helping raise awareness for communities stricken by conflict and disaster, standing in solidarity with those most vulnerable around the world.

We see a high work ethic every day, but above all, we see a propensity to endeavour and true passion in our friends and peers.

And passion can never be faked or studied for.

Thanks, and happy winter solstice!

Dean and Candice

Bronwyn Tacey, Chaplain Barb Davis, Sonya Deveson and Helen Doherty with guest speaker Leading Senior Constable Jason Azzopardi at the Chaplaincy AGM on May 29.

CWA member Shirley Jones with the quilt made by Macedon CWA.

Donors stitch together a classy prize Gisborne Secondary College Chaplaincy Committee Thank you to those who bought tickets in the Chaplaincy Committee's quilt raffle and special thanks to the ladies of the Macedon CWA Patchwork & Friendship Group for your most generous donation.

It’s almost time to put plans into action. With the Term 2 holidays upon us, you may even be reading this curled up in front of the fire. It is the time to look over your action plans, Year 12s.

First, and very importantly, the closing date for Australian Catholic University's EAP applications is July 17. This early entry program allows students to receive a conditional offer to university by the end of August, based on their commitment to community service, a very exciting prospect. La Trobe University has the ASPIRE early admission program and applications are open now.

As mentioned in my previous article, these holidays are a fantastic

Helen Laird won the quilt and our profit was $1562. Special thanks to Snapshot Photos, Mr Café and Sopranos Pizza for your generous raffle prizes.

Our AGM was held on May 29, where we celebrated an award made to Chaplain Barb Davis.

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time to attend university experience days before the mad rush of the August Open Day session. Now, if you can’t stand to venture out into the cold, this is also the perfect time to review your Semester 1 content.

Take the time to reorganise yourself, finish those notes, make those cue cards and whatever you do, don’t put it off. Set yourself goals, even if they are small to start with.

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Scouts scale the Grampians Scouts from 1st Gisborne Mitchell Troop braved cold and wet conditions to camp and climb in the Grampians National Park on the weekend of May 26-28.

Saturday morning was cold but dry and the morning sun soon warmed everyone. Climbing routes were set up and led by trained and experienced climbers from the Scouts Victoria State Rock Climbing Team.

Prior to climbing a remembrance was held for John ‘Aggers’ Weller, a former leader of Mitchell Troop and the State Rock Climbing team, who has been greatly missed since passing away last year.

The climbs ranged from beginner to difficult and the scouts had a go at all of them, and supported each other to climb up and abseil down safely.

Rock climbing is greatly enjoyed by the scouts and provides a great sense of achievement for them.

The rain came down hard on Saturday night and a massive thunder storm rolled through. There was no problem however as the scouts ensured tents and equipment were secure. On Sunday the scouts gained their cultural heritage badge by visiting an Aboriginal rock art site and learning about traditional land use in the Grampians area by Aboriginal groups.

1st Gisborne Cubs take the cake!

Hamilton Pack Cubs' theme for a night that was ‘Map Reading’. Rather than boring lectures with paper maps and compasses, they decided to build a map

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Presentation day highlights a great year Many members braved the cold to play 18 holes and celebrate the success that the golf club has had over the past year at Gisborne Golf Club’s presentation day on Sunday May 28. It was a year of successes!

The most recent was our ladies winning the Golf Victoria division 4 pennant.

The team, consisting of Sue Baker, Mel Evans, Jo-anne McPhee, Cathy Richards, Helen Russ, Marianne Stoettrup, Suzanne Velk, Tristen Wearne and Chelsea Wearne plus their caddies played against top team Latrobe at Sanctuary

The winning pennant team (L-R): Suzanne Velk, Tristan Wearne, Mel Evans, Sue Baker, caddy Fran Crimmins, Chelsea Wearne, Kathy Richards, Marianne Stoettrup, Helen Russ and Jo-anne McPhee.

Lakes and came out victors in a very exciting match played with very good

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Essendon players Sam Draper and Alex Morgan presented prizes to the winners of the Inaugural "Longest Kick Competition" held on May 28 for Macedon Auskickers and hosted jointly by Macedon Auskick and the Macedon Junior Football Club.

sportsmanship.

We have also had the qualifying round

of the Royal Women’s Hospital comp with Kaye Allen, Kaye Atlas, Jenny Buttigieg and Marg Ivory being successful. They play the next round at Patterson Lakes in October.

Gisborne also won the Axedale Bowl for the first time on June 2 with the team of Angela Cordell, Adrienne Fievez, Marg Ivory and Lyn Wells.

Margaret Barker successfully defended her title in the singles knockout competition on May 31 and she was also part of the successful team to reclaim, for a third time, the Bacchus Marsh West Bowl Trophy on June 8 along with team members Lyn Wells and Emma Brown.

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Macedon Tennis Club wants YOU Yet another month has rolled around and half the year is over. Have you considered dusting off your racquet and joining us for a hit? There are plenty of options for you to participate, be it a hit with your family, socially with other members or playing in competition.

Please contact us to discuss the options. One of our friendly committee members Macedon midweek ladies' Section 4 didn't win their winter can convince you to don the season grand final on June 20 but they aced the raffle at the whites and have a go.

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Coaching clinics off the blocks at the Thunder What another huge month it has been at Gisborne Thunder Swimming Club. We began our specialised senior coaching clinics with guest coach Brad Harris. Brad is a Silver Licensed Coach from Melbourne Vicentre Club who has also coached Paralympians Ahmed Kelly and Tanya Huebner.

He trained our swimmers in a series of three sessions over 2.5 hours. It was most beneficial to all involved. Next month it’s our junior swimmers' turn to train with one of the best coaches in Victoria. Be sure to register for this event ASAP. We are currently looking to increase our Masters participation at the club. Gisborne Thunder is now affiliated with Masters Swimming Victoria and we encourage

Young cricketers make representative squads

Gisborne Thunder senior squad swimmers with clinic coach Brad Harris from Melbourne Vicentre Swimming Club in Albert Park. and welcome Masters swimmers at our monthly club nights. Masters swimmers now have the option of swimming competitively with other like-minded swimmers at Swimming Victoria registered events throughout the year.

Our next monthly club night will

be held on July 8 (the second Saturday of the month) at 5pm at the Gisborne Aquatic Centre.

New swimmers are welcome to come down and try for free. Families can make a night of it and enjoy a sausage sizzle and some friendly competition.

Gisborne Bowls Club farewells stalwarts A recent general meeting saw the departure of two in first division along with developing more than comgreat club stalwarts from the roles of President and petitive division two and three teams.

"I wish to extend my appreciation to Chair of the Central Highlands Bowls all outgoing members of the Bowling Division in John and Dorothy Evans, Club Committee, Match and Tournawho have given great service over a number of years. ment Committee and Selection ComThank you to John and Dorothy mittee for their respective dedication to from all at the club for a wonderful the club and pass on my best wishes and thanks to all members of the contribution. new committees."

Ian Ball has been elected President with Roger Cotton coming in as new Bowls Section Secretary. Both Gisborne will be Ian and Roger will act as club deleconducting a game gates on the District Association. of ‘Jack Attack’ from July 15 and each folIan commented: "Last season we created a little bit of history with our lowing Saturday over first ever Division One Saturday penwinter. nant win.

All interested playBowls Section ers are welcome to "Let me assure everyone that we New President Ian Ball (pictured Secretary will be looking to add to this success with the Premiers Shield). try their skills.

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The initial Central Highlands Male State Championships Squads have been announced for the coming season. Gisborne Cricket Club is well represented with the following talented youngsters making the first stage: Under 14 Spencer Jones and Spencer Paton Under 16 Flynn Lakey, Samuel Mackay, Joshua McDonald and Darcy Peavey Under 18 Aidan Beard, Joel Garbutt, Harry Jones, Roby Lane, Sam McCaskill and Riley Vernon.

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Croquet was first played in Victoria in the 1850s and one of the earliest clubs was in Kyneton.

Usually the men played bowls and the ladies played croquet. In recent times, men and women have played both sports. In croquet, men now tend to dominate among elite players, but the majority of players are still women.

There are 90 clubs in Victoria and 69 of these are in country regions.

Croquet makes a valuable contribution to a comprehensive sporting picture catering to the needs of the entire community. It is a whole life sport, playable from school age to end of life. It attracts both sporty and non sporty people so is played competiMargaret tively and socially. It is played worldWardell wide so it is a passport for travellers.

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We send our congratulations to the Australian team who brought home the Mac Robertson Cup for the first time since the 1930s after their great win in California. I mention this as four out of six Australians were from Victoria and three were brothers from Linton aged in their 20s.

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g i r lS' PRI MARY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOOTBALL Gisborne Primary School wins inaugural girls’ football tournament

Councillor Helen Radnedge tosses the coin to start the match between New Gisborne and St Brigid's, flanked by (L-R): Sophie and Lulu from New Gisborne, Cr Andrew Twaits, an AFL representative and Georgia and Natalie from St Brigid's.

New Gisborne v St Brigid's action.

In the same year that the AFL Women’s league began, the first-ever Macedon Ranges district primary school girls’ football competition was held.

The competition was held on June 14, the idea conceived by the District sports’ coordinators who saw a great chance to give girls the same opportunuty as the boys to play footy in our district. With the spike in popularity in AFL girls'/women's football, we wanted to seize this opportunity to increase the awareness and participation rate in our community. It’s also another way of encouraging students to get active and involved in team sport.

In what was a fantastic day, teams from Gisborne, New Gisborne, Macedon, St Brigid’s and Riddells Creek Primary Schools played with tenacity, skill and great sports-

manship. At the end of the preliminary rounds, New Gisborne Primary School was undefeated and Gisborne Primary School had lost only one game (to New Gisborne).

The Grand Final was an enthralling contest with Gisborne turning their fortunes around from their earlier match against New Gisborne to win the game by one point.

Congratulations to all the girls’ who played. This will hopefully be a regular event on the sports calendar for primary schools in the district next year and beyond.

A big thank you to the Gisborne Football Netball Club women’s and youth girls’ teams, Auskick, AFL Victoria and the council for allowing us to use their facilities and supporting us on the day.

Michael Goodyear New Gisborne Sports/PE Coordinator

Gisborne Primary School won the day.

Masters kick goals on and off field The past two rounds have seen victreated to champagne, wine, food and GISBORNE tories to the Gisborne Bulldogs and music provided by local Darcy Nosome serious fundraising/social lan. The raffle of a hamper, provided by the Telegraph Hotel, helped raise events.

We travelled to Geelong for a “six funds for the breast cancer network quarter game”. Geelong jumped out and a great time was had by all. of the blocks aided by a strong wind and led by Meanwhile on the ground, Gisborne was out four goals at the first break. The next two terms for revenge on their local rivals. Dan Fitz quickly were even but then the Bulldogs hit their straps. booted two and got dragged. Woz made a welGisborne caught up after four quarters and then come return up forward and BT and Youngy exran away with the contest, easily winning back celled off the backline. the Beyond Blue Cup. Well done to both clubs Gav ventured into the forward line with some in their fundraising efforts to support the Beyond entertaining results and Donny and Paulo also provided highlights. The Bulldogs won by lots.

Blue charity.

Round four saw Gisborne play Melton while Thanks go out to all the helpers especially hosting the annual ladies day. The ladies were Brett for his help organising the ladies day.

Gisborne Football Netball Club The girls’ and women’s football club is beginning to thrive due to the hard work of the committee, coaches and players, however they are still looking for women/girls who would like to join this fantastic club. The club is also looking at forming an U/13 girls’ team next year, so if you have a child who is interested please contact Darren Mitchell (Coordinator Women’s/Girls Football Gisborne) on 0412 335 554.

Macedon Ranges Netball Association AGM

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The Macedon Ranges Netball Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday August 9 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.

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Images by Chris Fleming

SPORT IN PICTURES Each month the Gazette presents a selection of images of local sport.

By no means a full picture of all the sport going on in the local area, this month's pictures of football and netball nevertheless capture the intense effort put into their game by so many junior and senior players in our district.

Gisborne v Castlemaine U17

Macedon v Melton Central

Macedon v Romsey

Seniors: Gisborne v Castlemaine U18: Gisborne v Castlemaine

Possums v United

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Gisborne Giants v Melton Central

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Come in and be our guest, bring a friend and pick up some bargains while you’re there.

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We celebrated almost 2000 years since the birth of the Christian Church at Pentecost and the 40th anniversary of the birth of the Uniting Church in Australia. Formed from the Congregationalists, Methodists and Presbyterian Churches, it is one of the youngest churches.

The reason for a party was to celebrate the first anniversary of our Muffin ‘n More drop-in on the second Tuesday of each month.

A new opportunity for coffee, chat and book borrowing is to be found at the Riddells Creek Uniting Church every Wednesday morning from 9:30am to 1:30pm.

A joint venture with Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House, ‘The White Goose’ book exchange opened in mid June. For a little exercise folk can walk the newly constructed labyrinth in the grounds of the church.

As the cold days of winter are upon us we continue to collect much needed food, personal items and clothes for those who are finding it so hard to feed their family and keep warm. Ring 5428 6700 or 5428 8574 if you would like to add to our donation to Lentara.

You are most welcome to join us in our now solar heated church for Sunday worship at 9:30am.

stretch of the imagination, but give it a try to not repay evil for evil and you will be pleasantly surprised in the result from how you reacted!

Phillips Brooks states it well: “Forgive, forget. Bear with the faults of others as you would have them bear with yours. Be patient and understanding. Life is too short to be vengeful or malicious.”…as does Henry Ward Beecher: “I can forgive, but I cannot forget, is only another way of saying, I will not forgive. Forgiveness ought to be like a cancelled note – torn in two, and burned up, so that it never can be shown against one.” http://faithworkscc.com.au or find us on Facebook Darren Farrugia

A proud Welshman as well as a true Cockney OBITUARY David Gwynn Edwards 19 June 1936 – 24 May 2017

Gwynn was born to David and Edith Edwards in London within the sound of Bow Bells. He liked the idea of being a true Cockney but he was most proud of his Welsh heritage. His father was raised in Llanrhystud, Wales, and his mother was in Lambeth Walk, London. Her mother was Welsh.

Gwynn completed his degree in Education and specialised as a teacher of the deaf. He had a special skill for working with babies and preschoolers.

While working for Herefordshire Ed-

ucation Department, he set up a peripa- component of these centres. Gwynn was tetic service for home-based preschool in the role until 1993. and school-aged students with hearing Gwynn worked as an audiologist in Gerimpairment and later oversaw the new aldton Hospital in Western Australia then Hearing-Impaired Unit at Hampton Dene at Wimmera Base Hospital, Horsham.

Primary School.

Gwynn loved children and at ChristIn 1973-74 while studying Audiology mas time he would go to the Gisborne at Manchester University, Gwynn be- shopping centres wearing his bright friended Australian Field Rickbrick-red jumper that showed ards who on returning home off his white beard. He was recommended Gwynn for the always delighted when a little new position of State Coordione rushed up to him thinking nator of Audiology and Parent he was Father Christmas.

Advisor Services. Community Gwynn will be rememHealth Centres were estabbered for his quirky sense of lished and audiology and parhumour, his thirst for knowlent advisors were an essential David Gwynn Edwards edge and his insatiable love of

reading. He always had a book of poems by his bedside. He enjoyed a passionate discussion, particularly at dinner parties where he loved to stir the pot.

Gwynn enjoyed watching cricket but his great love was Rugby Union. He was an avid supporter of the Welsh team.

He loved listening to music, opera and enjoyed Bryn Terfel singing Welsh traditional songs.

Gwynn will be dearly remembered by his family – Cathy, Gareth and Alison, Aled and Teresa, Megan, Rhian, Ceri and Harry, and his two brothers Geraint and Penry. Gwynn passed away at BUPA Woodend and a graveside service was held at Macedon cemetery.

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REGULAR MEETINGS

YEARS AGO

From the pages of the old Gisborne Gazette

JULY 1917 Our Postal Arrangements – For years the first mail from Melbourne was not delivered at Gisborne until the afternoon, till one day a few of the residents woke up and asked for a morning delivery and many were surprised to find that the request was granted by the Postal Department. It never seemed to occur to the people of Gisborne before this that they were entitled to the accommodation.

And now things are slipping back and the Postal authorities are reducing the conveniences without a single good reason. To show how Gisborne is going back in this respect, it should be compared with Sunbury, where the telephone is available all day on Saturday and every other day, except Sunday, from 9am to 8pm. In Gisborne the telephone is closed on Saturdays at 12 noon and every other day at 6 pm.

Avenue of Honour – Correspondence received by Gisborne Shire Council from E.J. Scott suggesting that an avenue of trees in honour of the men who had gone to the war should be planted at Gisborne. A name plate on each tree would be a lasting memorial. He was prepared to supply one tree and name plate, others could do the same.

The avenue could stretch away towards Melbourne from the principal approach to the township. The President said they had done it in Ballarat, where the girls took it up.

It was up to the girls of Gisborne to do something. Cr. McGregor said it was a matter for the Progress Association and the public. The President stated either call a public meeting or form a committee. Resolved that a public meeting be called.

Letter to Editor – A Much Needed Light. Several letters have appeared about the electric light, but no one has written about the great neglect of a light on the top of the hill, where the Mt Alexander road and the road to the Gisborne railway station converge. Very often have travellers going northwards on dark nights proceeded along the station road by mistake, and the spot is a most dangerous one in other ways. It is where traffic meets and at a steep proclivity and should certainly have a light more than other places. And why not a light at Dr Daly’s? Where a doctor is to be found should be made easy to all travellers in case of accident, but perhaps our councillors are awaiting a Coroner’s comment and direction before taking action.

Note from Riddell – And yet again another soldier, born and reared at Riddell, has fallen in the war – Steve Markham. The sad news of his death came through last week. Four of the Markham boys enlisted and all have been in active service on more than one occasion. Andrew is missing and Jerry was wounded, but is again back in the fighting line. This branch of the Markham family left Riddell a few years ago but all of the family were born there and reared up to youth and manhood.

WHAT ELSE IS ON

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 Various locations 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 Daly Res Aitken St 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 JACKSON CREEK Working bees 3rd Sun 10-noon

5428 1178 or 0417 558 221 GARDEN CLUB 2nd Wed various venues 0408 115 759 GENEALOGY GROUP 4th Thurs 7.30 Family Hist Rm, Library Gis Comm Hall GIRL GUIDES Thursdays 5pm GISBORNE SINGERS Tues 7.30pm Holy Cross PS

HISTORICAL SOCIETY open Wed 10am-4pm Court House LIBRARY: TODDLERS’ STORY TIME Mon 10.30am, Wed 10.30am

LIONS CLUB DINNER NIGHT Last Friday of month 6pm

Date Page

JULY 4 MRFEC Term 3 brochure available 5 Wearable Art Fashion Parade 8 Friends of Daly Nature Reserve AGM 8 Author Bruce Pascoe speaks 7-9 Mount Players One Act Play Festival 12 Film Society Miss Potter 15 “Jack Attack” at Gisborne Bowling Club 17 Mount Players Information Night 18 Gmail class at Library 21 Public Art policy – submissions close 25 3S Luncheon

29 Comedy Night 29-30 Auditions for 'Present Laughter' 30 Percussion performance

10 17 21 18 17 11 34 17 13 25 14 18 17 11

AUGUST 1 Youth mental health course begins 1 Horticultural Society speaker night 5 Gisborne Singers’ Cabaret Night

25 19 11

La Cibo Cafe

MARTIAL

ARTS Thurs from 5.15pm St Brigid’s Hall Masonic Hall Aitken St MASONIC LODGE 2nd Thurs 7pm 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 MUFFINS ’N’ MORE 2nd Tues 10am-noon Uniting Church 49 Fisher St MUMS’ GROUP 2nd Mon, 9.30-11.30am

OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB OLDE TIME MARKET

Sun 9am 1st Sunday

Mind Bender

Riddells Rec Res 9am-2pm

Answer: Donald, Moe and Yea

PETANQUE

2nd & 4th Sat, 10am behind Caltex service

station, Station Rd, Gisborne PHOENIX ART & CRAFTS 1st Thursday 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) RAMBLERS

Wed 7pm

Room attached to Gisb Library

Fridays 9.15am Tennis Club Dixon Field Sen Cits Rooms RED CROSS 1st Fri 1.30pm ROTARY Tues 6.45 for 7pm Gisborne Golf Club,

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

SENIOR CITS (Macedon)

DONALD TRUMP DRIVES A LIMO EVERY YEAR

Tues 11am SPINNERS & FIBRE GROUP Tues 12 noon

Tony Clarke Res. Riddells Ck N’hood House

Baringo FilmClub Club Program Baringo Film Programme

TABLE TENNIS

Wed 7.30pm Tony Clarke Res, Macedon THUNDER SWIMMING CLUB 2nd Sat 5pm Gisborne 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 Wed 10-11am & 2nd Sat 9-11am Robertson St 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 at Steam Park

WRITERS GROUP Last Sat of month 2-5pm Woodend N’hood House

Week Week Commencing starting

Film

Matinee

Evening

October July 4 4

Quiet Chaos The Book Thief

The Lady in the Van

October 11 July 11

My Year without Sex Tony Erdman

Ex Machina

July 18

October 18

The Bodyguard

Tais toi

Woman in Gold

WRITERS (Scribes & Scribblers) 2nd Tues 10am-12 Riddell N’hood House

July 25

October 25

The Performance

Philomena

Looking for Grace

YOUNG VOICES

November 1

Monsieur Lazhar

The King’s Speech

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