Gisborne gazette june 2014

E FREIssue No 86

June 2014

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Minister Damien Drum is joined by parliamentary colleagues, councillors and representatives of the clubs involved in the project at the announcement.

Inset: Gisborne Football Netball Club President Colin Rodgers and Gardiner Reserve Project Co-ordinator Paul Doolan were all smiles after the announcement.

Great boost for sporting precinct It was wonderful news for Gisborne when the Victorian Minister for Sport and Recreation, Damien Drum, came to the Gardiner Reserve on May 19 to announce that the state government had granted $100,000 to the Gardiner Reserve Project.

Added to $179,000 given by Macedon Ranges Shire Council, this means that clubs using the reserve and the community at large have the challenge of raising $130,000 to reach the project’s estimated budget of $409,000. See page 3 for what the project aims to achieve.

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Kids Corner FROM the Editor’s Desk with Bryan Power

Work Experience students In previous years we have had many requests from students to do their work experience weeks with the Gazette but because we had no office these requests had to be declined. With the opening of the GREAT Centre we were happy to accept two students last month. Gisborne Secondary College Year 10 students Molly Bretherton and Caitlin Harris made a fine impression with their friendliness and willingness to take on any task with great enthusiasm.

The Work Experience scheme is a wonderful way of introducing middle school students to the world of work. At the same time it has the good effect of exposing older people like us to the energy and different approaches of youngsters.

And, of course,

they are so much more “tech savvy” than our generation; Molly and Caitlin taught us new tricks with computers, mobile phones and our digital camera.

Gardiner Reserve Project One of the tasks for Molly and Caitlin was to cover the announcement by Sport Minister Damian Drum of a $100,000 government contribution to the Gardiner Reserve Project. This is an exciting initiative for Gisborne and I congratulate Paul Doolan and his team who are driving it so energetically.

Visitor from Gisborne New Zealand At the GREAT Centre we get a steady stream of visitors looking for information and coming to view the rotating art displays. Among those, we have met people from interstate and overseas but last month we welcomed an unusual visitor, a German citizen from Gisborne NZ. See her photo and story in the Gisborne Goss on page 12.

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Norma Cowell In last month’s Macedon Ranges Health article about one of their valued volunteers, Norma Cowell, we mistakenly published the photo of Norma Challis (another generous local volunteer). Fortunately the two Normas are good friends and have forgiven us for the error. Here’s the real Norma Cowell.

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World Environment Day dinner

Where can I pick up the Gazette?

June 5 is World Environment Day – an opportunity to reflect on how the environment is coping with human induced change.

This year the Trentham and Macedon Ranges sustainability groups have joined forces to commemorate this day with a two-course dinner at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Trentham.

The acting CEO of Environment Victoria, Mark Wakeham, will be the guest speaker.

The dinner starts at 6.30pm and is open to all.

Bookings and payment essential.

Contact Glenda on 5424 1727 or email tsg@trentham.org.au

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

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

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

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Coles supermarket and the GREAT Centre, Hamilton Street.

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

Riddells Creek: Neighbourhood House.

Woodend: Information Centre and Library.

Sunbury: Information Centre and Library.

Councillor’s Column with Russell Mowatt ‘Roads, Rates and Rubbish’ are the traditional view of council.

However there is much more than that and Macedon Ranges Shire Council provides services that span many areas.

For the 2014-15 draft budget council has proposed a 4.8% average rate increase which is quite conservative compared to our neighbouring Shire of Mitchell whose increase was 11% last year.

This is the seventh consecutive budget with an increase below 5%. In the seven years before that, the increase, on average, was 7.4%.

I congratulate the CEO and executive for the efficiency gains and productivity improvements made at the operational level to allow the continuation of this low rate increase when families across the shire are struggling with the costs of daily living.

We are a caring council and have empathy and understanding for the everyday pressures on families. However council will still be able to deliver in key areas for capital works. They are: - Capital works program: $7.5 million for new and improved roads and footpaths - Hanging Rock and adjoining East Paddock will receive $2 million in upgrades thanks to a state government grant - $1.5 million for shared use of the Indoor Sports Stadium at Gisborne Secondary College; - Upgrade of Rodney Street in Gisborne which currently does not service the needs of local residents and other traffic - Howey Street footpath construction - New netball courts in New Gisborne for over $2 million - $400,000 for the design and planning of an early years hub in Gisborne.

These are just a few significant projects proposed by council and some will be starting shortly. I commend council for being able to work as a team in giving value for money to residents across the wider community.

Cr Russell S. Mowatt, South Ward

$100,000 boost for Gardiner Reserve upgrade The Gardiner Reserve Community Project would like to formally announce that $100,000 has been committed by the State Government to help fund the Gardiner Reserve upgrade.

Stage one of the upgrade, set to get under way in coming months, is to include the installation of 100 lux lights to allow for night sport for the ground’s four tenants: Gisborne Football Netball Club, Gisborne Rookies Football Club, Gisborne Masters Football Club and the Gisborne Cricket Club.

Also included is the reconstruction of the netball court to bring it up to Australian standards.

Sports and Recreation Minister Damian Drum said he was proud to invest in grassroots facilities that made a difference in local communities.

“With more and more families moving to the Gisborne area these new facilities will be a welcome boost, enabling local clubs to accommodate the growing number of participants,” he said.

Colin Rodgers, president of the

U3A goes Q3A! Macedon Ranges University of the Third Age is one group of older citizens who are heeding Mr Hockey’s call to do some heavy lifting. Not for us the quiet life, sitting back and relaxing on our entitlements.

We come out every week to spend a day together learning new things from interesting speakers, discussing the world around us, and keeping our brains active.

On June 16, from 10.30am to noon at the Senior Cits’ room, 8 Hamilton Street, Gisborne, we are having a special event which we’re calling Q3A – just like the ABC’S Q&A, but without the cameras.

A panel of interesting speakers, chaired by Roger Jones OAM, will discuss and answer questions from the floor on the topic: “Is the present method of voting for the Australian Senate the best or even the only way to ensure a fair, democratic outcome for the whole community?”

The five panellists are: MP Joanne Duncan, MP Amanda Millar, local businessman Geoff Hildebrandt, Gisborne Gazette editor Bryan Power, and Dr Don Watson, historian and writer.

A light lunch will be served after the event and both entry and lunch are FREE. People can indicate they are coming, and even submit questions in writing, by emailing Jo Clancy at rasbooks@westnet.com.au

Anzac Appeal raises $5640 The Gisborne and Macedon Ranges RSL would like to sincerely thank the citizens of Gisborne and Riddells Creek for supporting the Anzac Appeal, which raised $5640 that will go towards the welfare of returned servicemen and women and their children.

John De Lai, president

Gisborne Football Netball Club, thanked Damian on behalf of the Gardiner Reserve Community Project Steering Committee for his efforts in helping secure the funding. The committee includes representatives from each of the football clubs, the cricket club, and the Gisborne Community Bank and the GREAT Association (Gisborne Region Events Activities & Tourism).

“This process has been the first time where each of our clubs and organisations have come together to

Bank donates $5000 to BlazeAid BlazeAid volunteers required

Bank chairman Barry Mullen (left) and secretary Gary McSwain present $5,000 to Lyn Bailey from BlazeAid at the base camp at Clarkefield recently.

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Gisborne & District Community Bank recently donated $5,000 to BlazeAid at their base camp at Clarkefield.

Although the donation was greatly appreciated, BlazeAid, who have been in the Riddells Creek, Romsey/Lancefield regions and beyond since the February fires, are also desperate for more volunteers.

BlazeAid is a volunteer-based organisation that works with families and individuals in rural Australia after natural disasters such as fires and floods.

Working alongside the families, BlazeAid volunteers help to rebuild fences that have been damaged or destroyed.

To volunteer – and there are many roles for volunteers to fill – please visit the BlazeAid website www.blazeaid.com.au or contact Lyn Bailey on 0400 833 262.

Donations may also be made via the website.

Community Bank awards top $200,000 A “Community Investment Evening” was held on May 12 at Gisborne Secondary College at which more than 20 community groups received funds.

The money was for a variety of projects to improve their facilities or for sponsorship of community events.

Since the bank opened in November 2008, twice-yearly events such as this have returned $210,000 of the bank’s profits to our community; just over $27,000 was presented on this evening.

The directors of Macedon Ranges Community Enterprises Ltd, the company established to manage the

Community Bank, are keen to continue with this bi-annual event to reward our community organisations for their hard work and contributions to our community spirit.

However, we have also committed to examining some larger projects within the Macedon Ranges as we become more established. More details will be released about these projects shortly.

A large part of our success rests with our highly valued bank staff and the expertise provided by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank who manage the banking business (in confidence) for us.

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Community Bank director Maurie Bourke (left) presented Macedon Ranges Health representatives Bill Ashby with $5,000 to sponsor the MRH Colour Run – a health initiative planned for later in the year.

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achieve something, and that has been really rewarding,” Colin said.

“We would like to thank Damian and the Victorian Government, and also Macedon Ranges Shire Council for its contribution of $179,000.”

Future stages include the installation of an electronic screen to allow outdoor cinema evenings and an electronic scoreboard. Also planned is the upgrading of the netball court lights, as well as an amphitheatre to host music and arts events within the precinct.

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Quiz

Proudly brought to you by Joanne Duncan, State Member for Macedon

Spot the difference

“Could you please be still. I haven’t touched your teeth yet.”

1. Name a mammal that can fly.

2. September 19 is International Talk Like a ________ Day?

a) Egyptian b) Pirate c) Professor d) Baby

3. Rearrange the letters to make the names of countries: APNAJ, EWSAL, NECRAF, COXIME 4. Name the first person to walk on the moon?

5. The perimeter of a circle is also known as what?

“I know, but you’re standing on my foot.”

6. In Magician’s Nephew by CS Lewis, what fruit does Digroy bring back from Narnia to cure his mother? a) Orange b) Pear c) Apple 7. When light bends as it enters a different medium the phenomenon is known as what?

8. What is the name of the world’s largest reef system?

(Cartoon by Joycelyn Moreland)

9. Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? a) The Little Mermaid b) Spongebob Squarepants c) Nemo

The Erwin children William, Millie and Lucy love the books at the Gisborne Library.

10. In which city were the 2000 Summer Olympics held?

Answers: 1. A bat 2. Pirate 3. Japan, Wales, France, Mexico. 4. Neil Armstrong 5. The circumference 6. An apple 7. Refraction 8. Great Barrier Reef 9. Spongebob 10. Sydney.

Jokes and riddles Why did the owl ’owl?

Because the woodpecker would peck ’er!

What do you get if you cross a mole with an elephant?

Mountains in your back garden.

Why did the echidna cross the road?

To see his flat-mate.

Where do chickens go when they die?

Into the oven.

Why is a tree better than a dog?

Because it has more bark.

We think there are five differences between the drawings. How are your observation skills?

Library News Snuggle up in the library and join in the fun with your children at the Special Winter Story times. Sessions will include favourite stories, songs, interactive games and giveaways. Saturdays June 7, July 12 and August 16 at 10.30am for 30 minutes; Ages 0-10.

Georgina Smith

Cut and paste crew This month’s cut and pasters at Gisborne Secondary College were (back) Caitlin, Katie, Chloe, Courtney and Molly; (front) Ethan, Jess and Charli-Ann.

What’s Woolworths when it burns down?

Coles.

Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants?

In case he got a hole in one.

What gets wetter as it dries?

A towel.

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This month’s jokes, riddles and quiz questions have been prepared by work experience students Caitlin and Molly, (back left and right).

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Organisations that received Community Bank donations

q Two local organisations, the Australian Emergency Management Institute in Mt Macedon and Medicare Local in Gisborne will be casualties following announcements in the recent Federal budget.

Colleen Weste and Nick Alexopoulos from Macedon Ranges Art Collective, which received $500.

q The Lodden Mallee South Regional Growth Plan released by Planning Minister Matthew Guy in late April forecasts that Gisborne’s population will reach 17,000 by 2031.

Mary-Anne Thomas, Labor candidate for Macedon, and Brian Tee, Opposition planning spokesman, speak at the reserve.

Heritage Vic looks at Daly Reserve The nomination to have UL Daly Nature Reserve listed with Heritage Victoria has been accepted. This is step one of a lengthy process but it means that the reserve will be assessed for heritage significance to Victoria. It may be the first step, but it is an important, huge step.

The Friends group has made its submission to the Macedon Ranges Shire Council draft Environmental Management Plan and Preliminary Cultural Heritage Assessment. The council recently asked for submissions to its Heritage Strategy so we have also put in a submission for Daly Reserve to be listed on the council’s heritage strategy.

The Friends are continuing to research the rich history of the reserve and we are now learning about the Aboriginal cultural heritage of the Gisborne area.

Helen Radnedge

q The State Government has announced a $1 million grant to support the maintenance of Hanging Rock reserve over the next four years. q Council

has granted the Victoria Tavern in Gisborne an increase in the number of its gaming machines from 42 to 50.

q Police figures reveal a very concerning 62.2% increase in reported family violence in the Macedon Ranges in 2013. q The Woodend Library yarnbombing project is to be unveiled during the Woodend Winter Arts Festival Queen’s birthday long weekend.

During the festival trees, benches, bike racks and anything in sight will we wrapped and draped in colourful knitting and weaving.

q The Mount Macedon Memorial Cross has been granted $9000 support for the Anzac Day Dawn Service. It is one of several veterans’ and community organisations to share in funding for projects that honour the service and sacrifice of Victoria’s war veterans.

Close to 900 walkers and runners took part in the Mother’s Day Classic breast cancer research walk and run at Woodend in May. They joined more than 135,000 people nationally.

This year was Woodend’s biggest event yet.The positive spirit on the day was palpable.

The event is the biggest single donor to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, funding Picture courtesy Bruce Hedge research projects into detection, prevention, Some of the huge crowd of walkers/runners at Woodend. treatment and ultimately finding a cure.

The nation’s largest charity event also aims to to thank our volunteers and our generous sponsors. honour and support those affected by breast cancer. We look forward to seeing you at this fabulous event The organisers of the Woodend event would like in 2015.

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Robyn Johnston accepted $750 on behalf of of New Gisborne Tennis Club.

q Council has released a draft budget of $73.6 million which will include a capital works outlay of $15.3 million. The draft proposes a 4.8% increase in rates.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE Proudly sponsored by the Rotary Club of Gisborne

Gisborne CWA says thanks

'Tip Your Hat to a Volunteer' To celebrate 2014 National Volunteers Week and to recognise the enormous contribution volunteers make to our organisation and to our everyday lives, Windarring staff and service users participated in “Tip your hat to a volunteer day” on May 16.

Windarring has many volunteers who give their time to help deliver choice and inclusion for people with disabilities. The Safari Club in particular, has more than 30 volunteers providing support at outings for children and adults with disabilities.

We are all touched by volunteers every day – the school mum who reads to our children or makes their lunch at the canteen, the people at the local visitor information centre introducing us to the sights, the man on the corner at your next fun run pointing the way, the kind people who deliver meals to those who can’t cook for themselves or the teenager coaching your child’s basketball team.

Volunteers are there for us every day in a thousand different ways – so let’s take a minute to say “thank you”. We are hoping other community groups across Central Victoria will take part in this initiative in the years to come.

If you would like to know more about volunteering with the SAFARI Club please contact us on 5428 1878.

Ian Boyd, left, and Graham Dickenson, far right, of GREAT with members of the Gisborne SES unit and the laptops and GPS units they were able to acquire.

GREAT donation helps SES

High Tea for CFA A High Tea fundraiser will be held at the Bullengarook CFA between 11am and 2pm on Saturday, June 14.

Phone 5428 4766 to book. Tickets are $50.

In 2013 the Gisborne SES sought financial assistance to buy equipment and electronic devices to enhance our operation capabilities, especially in remote areas.

The GREAT Association (Gisborne Region Events Activities & Tourism) kindly donated $5000 to our unit which enabled us to buy Dell laptops and Garmin 62S GPS units.

The operational benefits of these items are as follows: The laptops connect to our LHQ network which is vital for major storm/ flood/fire events.

They are rugged in nature and are suitable for deployment into operational areas.

The GPS units are equipped with the latest fundamental topographical software, attuned with the laptops.

The software is also compatible with software and devices used by Victoria Police Search and Rescue.

Both the laptop and GPS units can be conveyed into remote areas.

The configuration and accessories bought with the laptops and GPS units essentially means they can be used during any incident/operations in more remote Macedon Ranges areas, or any other operational areas both state or nationally.

This will enhance operational readiness allowing volunteers and emergency personnel to have access to current intelligence pertaining to weather conditions, resources, risk assessments, access routes and briefing notations.

A major feature of the new laptops and GPS units is their ability to be charged from a remote power source i.e. vehicle, generator etc, in the field.

Our unit is sincerely grateful to GREAT for funding this project.

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Yours in CWA friendship Janet Wojtylak

Kids' aprons in vibrant colours on display at Gisborne CWA art and craft show.

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A big thank you to all who supported our Arts and Craft exhibition. What wonderful work was displayed by the CWA ladies from the Central Highlands Group!

Devonshire tea, as always, was delicious. It was a joy watching the children show off their aprons to parents and grandparents. Thank you also to husbands, whose lifting and carting helped us make the event possible.

Joanne Duncan MP awarded prizes to the winners. She told us that one of the first events she attended as our MP was a CWA function, and 15 years later, as she retires, she was thrilled to be invited to award the prizes.

Small rugs worked like a patchwork quilt and made of touchy/feelie material such as silk, fur, wool or felt for a tactile experience will be donated to nursing homes around the Macedon Ranges.

Some members are knitting short capes for elderly patients who feel the cold. A few are knitting little jumpers for penguins. It helps to keep the penguins warm until their bodies replace the natural oils that are washed off when they are cleaned following an oil spill.

Our next meeting will be held June 2 at the Masonic Hall Gisborne at 10am.

Join us for a cuppa and a chat.

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CFA scores from Rotary golf day Gisborne CFA secretary Ian Large was presented with a $2,000 cheque

by Rotarians at a meeting of Gisborne Rotary Club on May 6.

The money was donated by the Rotary Club of Strathmore out of profits from a charity golf day at the Gisborne golf course in February conducted by the two clubs. More than 80 golfers took part, raising over $4,000 for Rotary’s community and humanitarian programs.

The Strathmore Rotary members wanted to support their country cousins and the great work of CFA volunteers in making our area safer, particularly during the recent bushfires.

Ian said the Gisborne Fire Brigade’s main priorities are replacing their 4WD command vehicle and purchasing a portable atmospheric monitor to detect gas risks. He said the brigade still relies heavily on donations from the community for much of their funding and thanked Rotary for their generosity.

In return Ian presented each of the two Rotary Clubs with a book chronicling the Gisborne fire brigade’s 84year history. Anyone wanting to support the brigade can call the station on 5428 2596. For information about joining Rotary call Barry Wills on 0408 284 510.

If you enjoy stimulating conversations that could change the world, come along to a Rotary meeting.

Anyone is welcome to attend.

Rotary International is a nonreligious, non-political humanitarian organisation made up of men and women of all ages and races.

The Gisborne Rotary Club meets almost every Tuesday (at 6.45pm for 7.15pm start) at Gisborne Golf Club, Daly Street. There is a regular program of interesting activities and guest speakers. To inquire or book call 5428 4483.

■ Tuesday June 3: Phil Gullick will give us an update on the Regional Rail Project, the state’s largest infrastructure project.

■ Sunday June 8: Members are travelling to Rotary Camp Getaway, Axedale to help with camp renovations. (Camp Getaway caters for those of all abilities, offering those who need it most a sanctuary away from their daily struggles.)

■ Sunday June 15: Wine appreciation lunch.

■ Tuesday June 17: ‘Rotarian behind the badge’ talk, Cynthia Tunbridge.

■ Sunday June 29: The club’s Annual Changeover dinner at Olive Jones restaurant, Macedon.

Barry Wills

Probus visits Cranbourne Thirty members enjoyed a fantastic visit to the Cranbourne Botanical Gardens. The Cranbourne division of the Royal Botanical Gardens specialises in Australian native plants. The total area of this division is 363 hectares including heathlands, wetlands and woodlands. The gardens also provide habitat for native birds, mammals and reptiles, including some rare and endangered species.

We enjoyed perfect weather in which to stroll around or take advantage of the mini train including a commentary by the driver.

Lunch was enjoyed in the café which has great views over the gardens.

Marg Cabassi

May busy time for Macedon CWA

Fashion day at Red Cross Gisborne Friends of Red Cross are holding their annual “Winter Wear

by Blumes” day on Friday June 6 as a fundraiser for the International Project to help provide some of the basic services in developing countries that we take for granted here. Cost is $10 which includes door prizes and a scrumptious afternoon tea in a warm cosy room. As a bonus, Blumes’ pants are available in long and short length which, as a vertically challenged person, I really appreciate.

On Friday July 4 we are pleased to have as speaker Chris from BlazeAid at Clarkefield.

We meet on the first Friday of the month in the Gisborne Seniors rooms at 1.30pm and we welcome visitors to our informal afternoons which always include a chat and a cuppa. Trish Clark is our contact Jean Poor person and she is happy to answer queries or take bookings for any of our functions on 5420 7712.

What’s on at Rotary in June

Macedon CWA members, including our new members, received prizes at the Central Highlands CWA Group Arts and Crafts Exhibition held in Gisborne in early May. Congratulations to all who put in entries and to the prize winners. Also, thanks to the Gisborne branch for presenting this mammoth event.

We also provided lunch at our hall for the Frankston Garden Club who visited several open gardens on the Mount recently. This boosted our funds for local community services.

A new evening Knit-Sew-Chat group has started under the guidance of Michelle, one of our new members, every first Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at the CWA Hall, Mount Macedon. This is an opportunity to put the kids to bed and get together for some craft, chat and a cuppa.

Bring your own knitting or other craft but more details from Michelle on 0417 515 797.

Group craft is held on the fourth Monday monthly at 10am at our CWA Hall and Macedon CWA branch meets there every third Tuesday at 1pm.

Barb Talbot with visitors from Frankston Garden Club at Macedon CWA.

The CWA Hall Mount Macedon is available for hire at reasonable rates. It has a great kitchen, lots of tables and chairs and utensils, etc – contact Jan on 5426 1476.

CWA has something for everyone. We would love you to join in.

Lorraine Tweddle, 5426 2045

– Jean Poor

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Along the path in the Reserve in Hamilton Street, shoppers with anWaters interest in Stallholder: Peter gardening can find a huge range of plants of all sizes andWaters varieties, from seedlings Peter of Werribee has to manybeen mature trees and shrubs, coming to the Gisborne reasonably from Plant On Oldepriced, Time Market for 10One years.

Me. After retiring as a fitter and See the advertisement on page 21 for turner, Peter taught industrial more details of specials available at the at Time Monash University June anddesign July Olde Markets.

A taste of working life at the Gazette

Two year 10 students from Gisborne Secondary College, Caitlin and Molly, did work experience on the Gazette at the GREAT Centre in May. Here is a glimpse of what they gained from the experience.

Caitlin’s work experience Over the week of May 12-16 I did work experience with the Gisborne Gazette. I must say it was quite a lovely time working withPlant all One On Me has a large area of plants and trees on display. the volunteers and staff.

First Sunday of every month I’ve done many things during my work experience week such as writing Goldfields reports, Honey has been providing am information, pm gathering interviewing and honey varieties and honeyAustralian based products for the people of Central taking photos of volunteers, conducting a Hamilton Street-Aitken Street Victoria for over 20 years. survey and joining in on the cut and paste at *Please note dogs not permitted in They have been attending the Gisborne market precinct* the college.

Olde Time Market for many years and The week here has been such a pleasure have educated their loyal customers because I have met so many great new about the many different types of experience honey, Dynamic work duo Molly, left, and Caitlin, people and have had a go at newspaper their flavours and their health created a benefits. survey to find out if people like living in production. It has also given me a taste Youofwill find good value and friendly the Macedon Ranges. They then interviewed 100 Honey Stall the working world and what I wouldservice like to at the Goldfields people around Gisborne. Here are their responses Site 62 on the corner opposite the do once I graduate from school. at I would asked the question: “Do you enjoy living in the Mechanics Institute.when Mention seeing this gladly work here at the GREAT Centre on Macedon Ranges?” article in the Gazette and provide your Goldfields Honey will fill your own container weekends and holidays.

Of the said own container and they will90fillwho it for $6yes, the majority answered “be-

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where he first began to work with wood.

He fell in love with the medium and has since specialised in producing individual homemade toys with great care to ensure that none of his creations are unsafe for children: he road tests his designs with his three-year-old granddaughter.

Wild Trout’s Men’s and Women’s Headwear is one of the many stalls that is a regular at the market.

Why people like it here

per kilogram.

Molly’s work experience

if you mention this article. cause the people are friendly”.

Of the 10 who said no most replied “because it’s too cold and rainy”.

Working at the Gisborne Gazette was one of the best experiences I could have hoped for. It has really helped me to focus on what I need to do in following my dream and accomplishing the career I want to be in.

I also hope to continue volunteering for the View of the market from the Hamilton Gisborne Gazette during holidays, weekends Street office. One of the Gisborne Olde Colleen and wherever I can. I think it’s a really good Time Market’s stallholders Weste, Marian way to get to know the community. is elated to be a finalist in Alexopoulos Throughout my work experience here I’ve two categories of this year’s and Margaret had to write up reports on various subjects, Powercor Macedon Ranges Allan put gather information, create and conduct a Business Excellence Awards: together The survey, take pictures at different events, Excellence in Customer SerGallery’s take part in the cut and paste at Gisborne display at vice and Young Business Visitors browse among the stalls on Aitken Street.

The inaugural presentation Secondary Collage, and help produce the the GREAT Person of the Year. of the Gisborne Gazette Award was made monthly paper. I also conducted interviews Centre for May. Claudette Guedelha has last month to Gisborne Singers with lots of the lovely volunteers. So I would Marion’s art will been hand-crafting solid silver Claudette GuedelhaMargaret Brockman. member be exclusively encourage students to try really hard An with enthusiastic team of volunteers from the GREAT Association manages the jewellery Margaret keepsake was awarded thesince prizeshe on display Olde Time Market held on the first Sunday of each month, from 9am to 2pm. started Smallprint in 2011.

Smallprint is at Stall work experience and just do what you love as the choir member who had sold Funds raised from the collection of stall fees are returned tothroughout the community in 18 atthe themost market or you Claudette and work really hard for it. tickets to can onecontact of the choir’s

Display from The Gallery

Stallholder finalist in business awards Gazette award to Singers choir member

Who runs the Olde Time Market

Market Manager 0431 563 566 www.gisborneoldetimemarket.org.au

many and varied ways, such as grants to community groupsJune. or sponsoring of on 0407 206concerts.

966 for more major The information. award was made community events.

by Richard Whiteley on behalf of the The GREAT Association and other volunteers also produce the monthly Gisborne Gazette and was one of a number of Gazette and distribute it throughout the south ward of the Macedon Ranges Shire. recent Gazette awards initiated as a If you would like to become involved in any facet of this community service, please way of returning funds earned by the contact one of the following people: GREAT president Phyllis Boyd, 0431 063 119, Gazette to the community. secretary Ian Boyd, 0417 059 525, or treasurer Graeme Millar, 5428 2522.

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9am to 2pm Hamilton Street - Aitken Street Market Manager 0431 563 566 www.gisborneoldetimemarket.org.au Please note dogs are not permitted in the market precinct

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AROUND THE GROUNDS Proudly sponsored by Rob Mitchell Federal Member for McEwen 1300 701 966

Game 200 for a Gisborne warrior Hearty congratulations to Gisborne footballer Ollie Messaoudi who played his 200th senior game for the Bulldogs in May. At 34 years of age, he has a record to be proud of. The midfielder's Gisborne career boasts three premierships (2002, 2003 and 2006); five best and fairests (2002, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011); the BFL inter-league captaincy in 2009; selection in the BFL 2000-09 Team of the Decade; and four top-five Michelsen Medal finishes.

In a recent article the Bendigo Advertiser wrote this about Ollie: There’s nothing complicated in the way Gisborne onballer Ollie Messaoudi goes about his football. Four words sum up the Messaoudi approach – “see ball, get ball”.

Long-time team-mate and now Gisborne coach Rod Sharp continues to marvel at Ollie's output not only at weekends, but on the track during the week.

“People who come down to training recognise Ollie immediately because of how well he still trains at the age of 34,” Rod said. “That’s why he has been able to play so well for so long week in, week out, and he is a great example for the rest of our players to follow."

Against Golden Square a few weeks ago Ollie had 36 touches, nine tackles, nine clearances, two hit-outs and kicked a goal.

Testament to his mental strength was his ability to return from a career-threatening back injury that kept him out of the entire 2005 season. But he returned the following year and played in the Bulldogs’ 2006 grand final win against Golden Square, before adding his second best and fairest in 2007.

The modest Messaoudi – a bricklayer – is still as valuable as ever at Gardiner Reserve, with his experience vital as the undefeated Bulldogs bring

Gisborne Football Netball Club is off to a fantastic start to the season, on and off the field.

The senior football team has had six wins and one loss after round seven, while the reserves and under 18s sit firmly within the Bendigo League top four.

The A-Grade netball team sits in third position, while under 17s are top of the competition ladder Club president with seven comfortable victories. Colin Rodgers In coming rounds are tough clashes against Strathfieldsaye and Kangaroo Flat.

Off the field, the club has raised over $2500 for the Gisborne RSL, Breast Care Network Australia (BCNA) and the CFA through community initiatives and themed rounds. Our Ladies Day raised $1,345 for BCNA via raffles and an afternoon tea.

The next themed round is our Emergency Services Round on May 31, aimed at celebrating and thanking local emergency services for their invaluable contribution to our town. The CFA, Police, Ambulance and SES will all have vehicles and equipment on display, and Fire Commissioner Craig Lapsley will attend. The game that day will be played against Strathfieldsaye who have former St Kilda players Stephen Milne and Stephen Baker in their lineup, so it should be a cracker of a match.

Be sure to stay in touch via our website, facebook, twitter and our smart phone app. Go Dogs!

Ollie Messaoudi fires out another handball during the 2012 grand final. Photo courtesy Bendigo Advertiser.

Congratulations to croquet title winner Congratulations to Albert McGill who has won the club championship for this season. This is Albert's second win in three years. A great achievement.

Runner up was Trish Chin. Trish has also previously been club champion. Trish is a foundation member of our club and it is good to see she is still on her game!

Thanks to all members who took part in this event.

By the time this article goes to print we will have conducted our AGM and a new committee will be in place for season 2014-15. Congratulations to all new office bearers. The new committee will be published next month.

Fantastic start for Gisborne FNC

through their next crop of young stars.

“We’re a young side, so I’m feeling fairly old, but we’re going all right at the moment,” Ollie said. “I just try to do my thing every week and get the footy out to the blokes who are a bit younger and quicker than me.”

We officially ended our season at the end of May but play will continue, weather permitting, for those who wish to have a social game. Thank you to everyone who has supported the Macedon Ranges Croquet Club in the past year.

NOW a challenge for everyone out there! Why not come along and try Golf Croquet. It is easy to learn.

We can supply mallets for you to try. Green fees are $5 each week and then if you decide to join, after having a good try, annual fees are $125. We are a happy club, based on fun, fellowship and friendship.

Margaret Wardell, president

Colin Rodgers, president

MRNA NETBALL COMPLEX UPDATE Construction of the Macedon Ranges Netball Association complex in New Gisborne is in full swing, with stripping and prepping the courts and car park well under way, and the installation of drainage almost complete.

The MRNA would like to advise all businesses and community members who would like to support this community project that sponsorship packages are available. For details please email MRNA on president@macedonrangesnetball. com.au

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Winter tennis starts but where's the cold?

It has been an extremely warm start to winter with a record run of temperatures in May. Our dedicated tennis players are still out there winning, losing, exercising, socialising and having fun.

My eight-year-old daughter began her career in competition ten- Lisa Fowler nis last week. She is playing for Macedon Tennis Club Section D2. She fronted up last Saturday sporting nothing but fear and trepidation.

She walked on to the court for her first comp game with three other girls she had not met before.

Within minutes of play starting she was laughing and “high fiving” her team mates. It was a joy to watch. The girls lost by a margin that Jelena Dokic’s father would have cried over but they did not care! They played and they conquered. What more could we ask for?

The Macedon Tennis Club is working on strategies to attract more kids to the club for comp, coaching and social tennis. If you know of children that may be interested please contact the club or see our website for more details. Stay tuned for a social night for the juniors.

As usual our Tuesday Ladies, Thursday Night and Saturday Open Mixed are all playing well. We still need more happy faces to turn up for Monday Social 1-3pm. Grab a friend and present arms. No excuses!

Happy hitting.

Lisa Fowler

Keen junior neballers #2 Saints Under11s with Maire Sharp and Leanne Maynes.

Stevie McGee with another midfield clearance.

Gisborne Masters in form as season opens Gisborne over 45s kicked off the season with a trip to Traralgon to take on Gippsland. The opposition started well with three goals before Gisborne had stretched out from the bus trip, but after quarter time it was all the Bulldogs.

Gisborne controlled the midfield with Bernie dominating the ruck with support from Stevie, Puss and Sticks at ground level. First gamer “Barks” was a welcome addition to the backline while Chris and Gary marked everything that went forward, and Gisborne won comfortably.

The next round was at home with the 35s taking

on Kerang and the 45s playing Castlemaine. Both opposition teams were short on numbers so in the spirit of Masters footy, some of the Gisborne boys swapped guernseys and played for the visitors to even things up. The 35s recorded a convincing win after being pushed in the opening term.

Castlemaine were just good enough to beat the 45s by five points in a game played with 16 a side.

Well done to all the Gisborne boys who helped out the visitors (except Perks who kicked the winning goal for Castlemaine), the umpires Tony, Nico and Stores and everyone else who helped out on the day.

Gisborne Bowls presentation night Gisborne Bowling Club held the annual presentation night on April 12. It was a successful night with 73 bowlers and families attending. A spit roast with potatoes and salad was followed by delicious desserts supplied by the ladies.

A presentation was made to Joe and Jan Cilauro as they are leaving the club to retire to Raymond Island. Presentations to the winners followed and afterwards everyone enjoyed dancing to music supplied by David Allen.

Thank you to those who generously donated prizes and to all the helpers on the night. It was a most enjoyable evening.

Rebels Under11s with coach Jenny Holmes.

Trophy winners for the season: Ladies’ Club Champion Dorothy Evans, runnerup Jo Kendon. Men’s Club Champion Kevin Jarred, runner-up Terry Watson. Ladies’ Club Pairs Winners: Flo Roche and Lorraine Geary, runnersup Mary Wilson and Dorothy Evans. Men’s Club Pairs Winners: Graham Quaife and Terry Watson,

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runners-up Tim Rogers and Brian Anderson. Ladies’ 21 up Winner: Dorothy Evans, runner-up Joan Berry.

Men’s 21 up Winner: David Kelaart, runner-up Terry Watson. Ladies’ 100 up Winner: Dorothy Evans, runner-up Rhonda Kelaart. Men’s 100 up Winner: Eddie Gundy, runner-up Richard Newton.

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Success for martial arts group Last month a group of five competitors from Gisborne Mixed Martial Arts travelled to Box Hill for the Australian Martial Arts Championships.

Competing in about 20 different styles, competitors ranged from eight to 50 years of age, over numerous divisions and events. Gisborne Mixed Martial Arts competed in all sparring matches, freestyle, point and full contact, and took out trophies in all divisions.

Kata, which is a traditional form of pattern-based movements, was also successfully won by Gisborne.

Pride for the club was high with all other members coming along to be part of the action and cheer on our competitors who, by the end of the day, had taken out a number of places, with eight first, four second, three third and one fourth place.

We have been invited to compete in the finals in August, and then Sydney. If we are lucky enough to win there, it is off to Japan for the World Titles.

Sensei Garry Bogg, head of style, was extremely

Garry Bogg, Yusuf Yazdag, Scott Csyani, Joe Aprile, Hamish Lane and Daniel Beinet.

proud of his students for doing so well.

Training nights are Tuesday and Thursday 5-8.30pm upstairs at 26 Aitken Street.

Garry Bogg, 0408 569 053

New Gisborne juniors star in summer finals With the popularity of tennis growing in our community, New Gisborne Tennis Club was thrilled to have so many of its junior members representing the club in the MRTA’s Summer Competition.

With junior teams competing in the various divisions on Friday nights and Saturday mornings, club coach Rob McRae was inundated with keen youngsters wanting extra coaching and time on the courts. The teams’ extra efforts and outstanding team spirit saw four of the six junior teams compete in the grand finals.

For more information regarding the club or competition call 0418 362 597.

The courts are available for hire on 5428 3341.

General enquiries, 5428 1996.

Catherine Cruickshank

Rookies' instructions: 'Go out there and have fun!'

Rookies Under 10s Red with coach David Croft.

Rookies Under 10s Turner Reserves with team manager Marcus Aquilina.

One of the Grand Final winning teams – Erin, Phoebe, Bridget, Jack and Hamish.

Gisborne ladies roam far and wide for golf Our ladies have travelled far and wide for golf recently, with some of the players bringing home trophies for their efforts.

Connie Albany and Robyn Tucker combined well to win the 4BBB Ladies Stableford event at the Tocumwal Easter Tournament, while Marg Power playing steady golf won the Division 1 three-day Stableford event at the Cobram-Barooga Seniors Annual tournament.

At Cohuna Easter tournament Marg Ivory and Adrienne Fievez were runnersup in the two-day 4BBB Par event.

Emma Brown, Helen Flentje and

Marlene Hodges travelled to Hepburn Springs to take part in their Gymkhana three-player event and were delighted to be announced as winners.

Fourteen ladies from the club travelled to Rich River golf club for two days of golf and some “in-house competitions” arranged by our organiser Marg Ivory. In addition to the golf, the group also enjoyed some pleasant social entertainment.

On the home front the Ladies Division 5 Pennant team reached the Grand Final after a successful season and will play Settlers Run in the Grand Final.

Marianne Stoettrup was pleased to win the Monthly Medal for May and will now join the prior monthly winners Lyn Wells, Sharon Arnol, Marg Ivory and Karen Dillon.

Clubs throughout the state are currently holding their Royal Women’s Hospital event to decide who will qualify to go through to the Metropolitan and Country District Final. Players pay $6 per team to enter and all proceeds from the event are donated to the hospital.

Karen Dillon and Lorraine Barrow will represent Gisborne.

Emma, Marlene and Helen.

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Bill Borcherf of East Keilor turned up at the GREAT Centre last month with his great-niece Svenja Falter.

Svenja, from Germany, has been living this year with Bill’s sister in Gisborne, New Zealand and when she flew across the Tasman to spend some time with Bill he decided to drive up the Calder to show her the other Gisborne.

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La Cibo Cafe in Aitken Street is now opening for dinner on Friday evenings with live music.

Catherine Smith, former Gisborne South resident and Braemar student, has recently been awarded her doctorate at Otaga New Zealand where she is a senior lecturer. Catherine’s parents, Mike and Patsy Smith, flew to NZ to celebrate the occasion with their daughter.

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The Macedon Ranges Lowther Hall reunion will be held at the Telegraph Hotel in Gisborne at 12.30pm on Saturday June 14.

Contact Jocelyn on 0411 136 264 for details.

News from Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Fauna talk To launch the shire Fauna Monitoring program, we are inviting interested members of Landcare groups, Friends groups, Neighbourhood House representatives, teachers, Wildlife Victoria representatives and interested members of the public to a very special Fauna Talk evening.

The evening will include presentations from experienced naturalists about nest boxes and their use in fauna management. Food will be served at 6pm and talks begin at 6.30. Places are limited, so get in quick to register your interest. For more information please contact wterry@mrsc.vic.gov.au When: June 11, Victoria Hotel, Woodend.

Grants for Seniors Festival activities Macedon Ranges Shire Council is offering grants of up to $900 to local groups to run an activity during October as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival.

Any group can apply but applications must meet certain criteria. Activities should be free or cost less than $5, take place in the Macedon Ranges Shire, and: ● Encourage people to be more physically active, or ● Encourage people to be creative e.g. participate in an artistic activity, or ● Promote social connections, particularly for people who might not usually participate.

Applications will close on June 27 and all applicants should first discuss their proposed project with Stephanie Harper, Council’s Healthy Ageing Officer on 5422 0258 or sharper@mrsc.vic.gov.au

Kinder registrations open for next year Enrolments at Council’s kindergartens are now open for 2015. If your child is turning three or four before April 30 next year, they are eligible to attend. Registrations are due on June 30. To register, download a registration form from our website www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/children or drop into a council service centre. For more information, call us on 5422 0333 and speak to the enrolment officer in our Early Years unit.

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You will learn how to use compost, worm castings and animal manure to grow their own healthy topsoil and reduce your landfill contribution at the same time.

When: 10am to noon, Saturday May 31, Lancefield Neighbourhood House.

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The statement will form part of Victorian Government policy within the Macedon Ranges Planning Scheme, and will guide future development in the shire.

Survey respondents can choose to go in the draw to win an iPad mini. The survey is available online at mrsc.vic.gov.au/planningstatement and at Council service centres.

The survey closing date has been extended to Friday 6 June. It asks what residents value about the natural and recreational features of the Macedon Ranges, and how these features should be managed.

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Autumn fun at Macedon Kinder

The autumn leaves have all but finished falling on Honour Avenue – which may slow down the myriad of onlookers who traverse the neighbourhood each weekend, cameras in hand.

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mr C. Ken Taylor, who died on April 2. The long-time Mount Macedon resident, who was in his 80s, lived through Ash Wednesday -- his house was razed -- and was a wealth of local knowledge -- as well as being a very accomplished poet.

Macedon Primary School has had a busy start to the term, with grade five and six students attending a camp at the Wyperfeld National

Sarah, Mali, Sadie, Daniel and Millie enjoy autumn activities.

The children at Macedon Kindergarten have returned after the holidays refreshed and eager to get back into kinder activities.

Autumn is such a beautiful time of the year, especially in the Macedon Ranges, as we observe the leaves turning different colours and falling from the trees.

At Macedon Kinder we are fortunate to have some glorious autumn trees and the children have been keen to collect leaves, rake them, put them in wheelbarrows, pile them up and just play in them.

These natural materials have been used within our program using them to paste with and thread and incorporate into our paintings and leaf rubbings. The kinder windows have been beautifully decorated by this natural artwork.

The natural materials theme has been continued with seed pods of different kinds on the interest table and the tan

range of these vital services Windarring relies on donations, grants and fundraising efforts.

In an increasingly competitive environment it is even more vital to continue to gain financial support from the private and business communities.

The roles are voluntary and will

bark with insects and mini-beasts. The kinder also recently bought a set of minibeasts preserved in perspex to use on the light box.

The change in weather has prompted the new planting season and the children have enjoyed planting bulbs. There was great interest in observing how our vegetable garden was doing after the holidays. The snails and caterpillars had been busy eating our broccoli, so the kids and teachers spent some time removing the tiny caterpillars.

One of the parents made a special organic spray to deter them and the veggies now look a lot healthier. There were some ripe raspberries on the raspberry canes but these were quickly gobbled up. It is lovely to see the children eating produce direct from the garden!

Danielle McClurg

require up to three to four hours per month but members of the committee will be secure in the knowledge that the full support of the Windarring management and administrative team is behind the work undertaken.

Windarring is seeking expressions of interest from energetic people and are encouraged to contact Nikki Barker via email at nbarker@windarring.org.au or telephone 5422 7001.

Macedon Musings with Melanie Fattore

Park. MPS has long had an extensive camping program which makes it unique among its schooling peers.

I was fortunate enough to attend for a couple of days and I was very impressed with the resilience of the kids who only showered once or twice, slept in tents and under the moon, and walked and walked through the bushfire-ravaged area.

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More happy smiles in our series this month highlighting junior sportspeople: Gisborne United 5 Under-11s with coach Jo Mason.

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This is a busy time of Anglican Parish of Gisborne the year at St Paul’s Op Shop, meeting the demand for winter clothing as well as bedding. If readers have surplus blankets you may wish to donate them to our Op Shop. Our pets also need to be kept warm in winter, so dog and cat blankets are also sought after.

For many people, money is getting tighter (especially since the federal budget!) and shopping is becoming a luxury, but not for the smart shopper. Op shops in Gisborne are home to some amazing finds. Our two Op Shops – St Paul’s in Gisborne and Charity’s Secret in Riddells Creek – are operated by volunteers and carry a great range of clothes, books, furniture (Gisborne only) bric-a-brac, kitchenware and toys.

Our Op Shop co-ordinator, Janine, recently handed over Graeme Millar $100 to Ian Hay of the Gisborne CFA. This amount was raised in the Easter Egg competition at St Paul’s Op Shop.

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Service above self with Rotary

By Michael O’Connor How does a group of 32 or so Gisborne business and professional people play a vital role in the near total eradication of infantile poliomyelitis in the world? Answer: as members of Gisborne Rotary Club, they are linked with 1.2 million other Rotarians in 33,000 clubs in 200 countries around the world.

So far, these clubs have contributed more than $1 billion to the PolioPlus program and in a Rotary joint effort called End Polio Now with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, have received donations of $355 million and will raise another $500 million in the next five years.

More than 2.5 billion children have been vaccinated since the program started in 1985.

Significantly, many of the volunteers carrying out the vaccinations are themselves Rotarians.

Owing to the enthusiasm of Gisborne dentist Fred Barnett, Gisborne Rotary Club was founded in May 1977.

The club meets weekly and is divided into five specialised committees dealing with youth programs and international, community, vocational and club service.

Apart from sponsoring a page in the Gisborne Gazette, Gisborne Rotary carries out a variety of community work, such as programs that provide leadership development for local young people and, of course, have built a range of town infrastructure projects.

Behind the scenes, members

Macedon Community Centre Macedon Community Centre at Tony Clarke Reserve offers a range of sports, fitness classes and preschool programs for children and adults of all abilities.

Boot camp Indoor boot camp is at Macedon Community Centre from 9.30am-10.30am on Monday and Friday mornings. Improve cardio fitness, core and muscle strength with this one-hour full body workout. Cost: $90 (1 class per week), $155 (2 classes per week); casual visit: $15 per session Enrol online at mrsc. vic.gov.au/buffalo or contact us via 5427 3411 or buffalo@mrsc.vic.gov.au Zumba fitness Zumba has arrived at the Macedon Community Centre – come beat the winter blues and join us for a fun, Latin-inspired dance fitness program. Classes are on Wednesdays 10am-11am. Enquiries to Karen on 0432 807 682.

Rotary Club President Phil Yarwood with members Anne Ireland, Cynthia Tunbridge and Barry Wills.

support each other for personal development, professional networking and, naturally, mateship. But the sheer scope of its involvement in international programs marks Gisborne Rotary as a significant contributor through its international connections to overcoming poverty and disease in poorer countries.

Working internationally to find a cure for multiple sclerosis is one of the club’s focuses. The Gisborne club is proud to have founded the Rotarian Action Group for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness, one of only 16 Rotary Action Groups worldwide, which now has members in 12 countries and growing.

Local Rotarians have travelled to East Timor to help construct

school buildings in that poorest of countries and are involved handson in collecting equipment and loading shipping containers for dispatch to poor communities in other developing countries.

In Papua New Guinea, Gisborne Rotary has provided insecticide-treated mosquito nets to a Highlands village as part of a malaria prevention program. This is overseas aid that works.

Among other opportunities, Rotary’s youth program provides for young Australians to experience exchange programs in other countries and for young people from those countries to study in Australia while living in Australian homes.

Beverley Eikli Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Book Launch Local author Beverley Eikli will launch her latest romance novel, The Maid of Milan, at Paramoor Winery in Carlsruhe at 2pm on Sunday June 22.

Tickets $20 (children under 15 free). Call 0411 664 787 or email beverley.writer@gmail.com for details. The Maid of Milan is a tale of deception and forgiveness, drug addiction and redemption.

Kinderballet Kinderballet is a fun pre-school program which introduces classical ballet to children aged 2-5 years.

We offer classes for 3-5 years and mummy-and-me classes for 2-3 years. For more information, call 1300 606 949 or visit kinderballet.com.au Mini Maestros Classes are now enrolling for Term 3 for Mini Maestros at Macedon, for children aged 6 months to five years.

Help your child foster an appreciation of music to last a lifetime. Have fun singing, dancing and playing percussion instruments and musical games. Phone Jo on 0417 703 690 or visit minimaestros.com.au

Young winner of Winton historic car show tickets Young Ryan Phillips, right, showed his excellent knowledge of old cars to win free tickets at the GREAT Centre for the historic car races at Winton on the weekend of May 24-25.

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‘Betty’s Boop’ with Betty Doolan

Around Anzac Day I remember my mum’s Uncle Georgie Cameron and I would like to tell you about him.

George was 13 years old when he enlisted in the first World War. When the war was over and George returned home he had trench feet, he had the effects of being gassed and God alone knows what this young boy saw.

On George’s return he married and started a family, but later his wife left him, his family disowned him, and he hit rock bottom and joined the men who sat around the Vic market waiting for the odd jobs that would get them paid a shilling.

Mum was at odds and ends with her family and Georgie would come up to our place (we lived in North Melbourne). Dad would take him out in the yard to clean him and Mum would clean his clothes and Dad would lose a set of underwear, shirt and two pairs of socks, then we all sat down to tea (Mum would give Georgie her tea).

When Georgie was leaving Mum would give him a shilling (sixpence for a night lodging and sixpence for a mug of tea and piece of bread in the morning).

Uncle Georgie had not visited for weeks when one evening we were playing outside the front of the house when this soldier marched up the middle of the road.

As Mum came out to see what was going on I saw her lift her apron up and wipe her eyes – Uncle Georgie had joined the army for World War Two. He was at Camp Pell and each night my brother, myself and half the kids in North Melbourne would march up the middle of the street with Georgie in the lead; he always brought his fruit ration for us.

Uncle Georgie was earning five shillings for putting names on the soldiers’ kit bags (he was a sign writer) while he was waiting for his Army pay. Once paid, Georgie went on a day’s leave with his pay in his pocket.

Later that night two lads brought him to the Sentry Box at Camp Pell; he had been hit over the head and robbed. Everything had gone. Sadly Uncle Georgie died that night.

Uncle Georgie had a military funeral.

Officers, soldiers, chaplain, bagpipers, a drummer all marched down Moore Street into Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds. My dad took my brother’s hand and with the men from the family marched behind the soldiers.

At Fawkner Cemetery the soldiers each dropped a Flanders poppy into the grave and the soldiers stood to attention while the bugler played the last post.

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Home help where you want, when you want The Macedon Ranges has an ageing population and a growing number of people who need support to enable them to meet their goals and age well at home.

While everyone Yvonne Campbell, manager of is entitled to assessHome Care Services at Macedon ment for home care Ranges Health. services, funding is limited. Therefore, Macedon Ranges Health established Private Home Care Services in which nurses with specialist skills, such as in wound management, continence or stoma care, manage home care workers.

Home Care Services manager Yvonne Campbell said, ‘The reason we are doing this is primarily to keep older people connected to the community and at home for as long as possible. Many are not ready for residential aged care or they do not want that living arrangement.

They just need extra support and a health service able to provide integrated care.’

Engagement periods vary from a minimum 30 minutes to 24 hour care. Support can be regular or ad hoc and can include checking on a client each morning to provide personal care and a hot breakfast, hanging out the washing, and providing transport or home maintenance.

While most clients are over 65, this service is also available to younger people who have needs post surgery such as a caesarean.

Call 5428 0300 to discuss your home care support.

The Gisborne Auxiliary will be holding its next meeting at the Gisborne Masonic Lodge Hall on Tuesday June 24 starting at 1.30pm and we extend an invitation to new members to come along and help our fundraising events that support people who are blind or have low vision.

Vision Australia works with integrity and professionalism in partnership with their clients to help them achieve the possibilities they choose in life. Here in Gisborne we aim to raise about $5,000 annually towards this not-for-profit organisation. We would value and appreciate support from Elaine Millar members of our community.

For further details please contact the secretary, Elaine Millar, on 5428 2522.

Ramblers walks for June This month the club will be enjoying several easy walks. Join us on Fridays at 9.15am at the Gisborne tennis courts at Dixon Field.

June 6: Woodend Town Walk; June 13: Mt Macedon – behind Braemar; June 15: Macedon Centre Road from Anne Old Scout Camp; Paterson June 20: Macedon Scout Camp – Centre Road; June 27: Conglomerate Gully.

Tea and coffee are provided at the end of the walk but please bring your own water.

Anne Paterson

Health expo to cover sensitive subjects Macedon Ranges Health is delighted to announce a Health Promotion Expo focusing on continence, prostate health, women’s health and stomal therapy.

The Expo, made possible by the Continence Foundation of Australia is on Wednesday June 18 starting at 1.30pm and finishing at 3.30pm, at the Gisborne Football Club rooms, 8 Hamilton Street (upstairs from the council gym).

There will be specialist nurses from Macedon Ranges Health, including a continence adviser, prostate care nurse, stomal therapist and women’s health community nurse. They will be handing out products and will be able to provide information on all topics as well as make appointments for those requiring further consultation.

There will also be various representatives present to showcase the latest products and aids. Lastly a Devonshire tea will be provided to sweeten the experience.

Please contact MRH’s Yvonne Campbell (Home Care and District Nursing Operations manager) for further information or with any queries on 5428 0300.

MRH – at the heart of a healthy community The new Macedon Ranges Health Centre due to open early next year is in Lyell Street in the heart of Gisborne, well positioned to serve people across the district. For the team of health professionals at MRHC, the health of the local community is at the heart of everything we do.

The focus at MRH is on primary health care, which means working to keep people well and healthy so that they can remain independent for as long as possible.

Evidence shows good primary care can prevent illness, hospitalisation and untimely death.

At any age health issues can be complex with one thing leading to another. For example a client with diabetes often needs medical assistance, pathology, nutritional advice and podiatry services, whereas someone who has cardiac issues will require a different mix of services that may include exercise rehabilitation, medical monitoring, physiotherapy and cooking classes. It is this important integration of services which Macedon Ranges Health is able to provide.

The new centre will have doctors and other health professionals working as an integrated team. With everyone under the one roof, clients can be assured they receive comprehensive care to address each factor – not just one symptom. The centre will include services such as a rehab gym.

New runners make 5km milestone What a busy time it’s been. The 5km Start Running Group milestone has been reached and well done to the 105 runners who competed – an amazing thing considering many of these runners had never run before they started the SRG program.

We would like to congratulate Sally Piper for receiving her lifetime membership. She has been a driving force in this club. Thanks again for your true running spirit, Sally.

The date for our spring SRG has been set for September 1. If you have ever thought about giving running a go, this is the ideal opportunity to have a crack and join an inspirational

bunch of runners. I have been running with the Riddell running group for over a year now and it’s been one of the best times of my life. We do things we think we can’t, and achieve goals we thought we couldn’t.

My second marathon is coming up soon.

A big thank you to Cobaw Community Health that have come on board; together we are striving to improve the community’s health, fitness and wellbeing.

Well done to all the Run for the Kids participants.

Travis van Niekerk MRRG committee member

Fine autumn days at Mt Macedon Golf Club

Anzac Day riders celebrate the safety campaign.

Cycle safety survey A large peloton of cyclists turned out on Anzac Day for a memorial ride, organised by Metro Velo, to commemorate the day and also celebrate success of the Bike Safe Macedon Ranges road safety campaign.

The billboards are now gone from our roads but we hope everyone will remember the simple message to “Pass Cyclists with Care” delivered by the campaign.

To assist Bike Safe to evaluate the effectiveness of the campaign we invite drivers, cyclists, anyone who uses the roads in the region, to take a couple of minutes to complete our online survey.

We are interested to know

what was effective and what could be improved.

The results will inform us as to how we should approach future campaigns aimed at improving the safety of all cyclists using our roads, provided we are able to obtain funding, to deliver them.

To complete the survey type this link into your web browser: https://www.surveymonkey. com/s/ BSMRcampaign feedback0514 or you can connect to the link via our Facebook page https:// www.facebook.com/ BikeSafeMacedonRanges The survey is open until June 8.

Autumn proved to be an enjoyable time to play golf at Mount Macedon Golf Club (MMGC) as the course transforms and fairways turn green and lush after the dry months of summer. The weather is conducive to being outside, often resulting in delightful playing conditions.

Not surprisingly this is when the district’s pennant competition is held. MMGC fielded a scratch team and handicap team. Well done to those members who represented the club and special thanks to Jim Hynes and Brian Freestone who took charge of the respective teams. Teams experienced mixed success, unfortunately neither team made it to a final. There will be a concerted push to reverse fortunes in 2015.

Members are now focused on club championships to be played over three Saturdays and 54 holes. This will be the first championship using the par five 9 hole. Stay tuned for results next month.

In breaking news, Ben Langmaid has recently assumed the role of club captain made vacant when his predecessor accepted a work transfer to Perth and found getting back on Saturdays somewhat challenging!

We are about to enter a new membership year as the new financial year looms. Modest membership fees offer great value in terms of golf and camaraderie. Mount Macedon Golf Club welcomes new members and green fee players.

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Avoid putting on weight this winter It’s dark outside, there’s finally a definite chill in the air, and your fitness levels are rapidly declining. On average a person may gain 1-2kg over the cooler months. This is why it is important to rethink your exercise and diet and integrate Dianne Egan some changes in your life.

The good news is there are plenty of exercises that don’t involve risking frost bite.

Being more active in the home and office can also provide an effective workout. When it is cold and dark outdoor activities lose their appeal.

Try getting off the couch and stay fit by cleaning the house. Why not join a virtual health club, so you can exercise at home. Wherever you are, take a lunch break. An average 15-minute walk equals 300 calories a week.

You could also come along on a Monday evening to the Gisborne TOWN (Take Off Weight Naturally) Club. We meet from 6pm at the Gisborne Bowling Club rooms each Monday evening. We are finished by 7.30pm, so you will be home early enough to catch your favourites on the telly. First step for more information is to call Dianne on 5428 3088 or Kathy on 5428 1334, who are only too willing to fill in the details for you. ~ Dianne Egan

Bushwalking Club The Gisborne Bushwalking Club held a planning meeting last month to organise a schedule for the rest of the year. We have planned 17 walks in the next six months with a good variety of length and difficulty. We have also arranged a first aid training evening with the Red Cross so that we can improve our capability to respond to any emergency which might arise.

In June we have a walk on Wednesday 4 in the Daylesford area, a challenging walk in the Bullengarook area on Sunday 11 and an easier walk on Sunday 25 from Lyonville to Trentham and return.

We are keen to have new members join the club and you would be made welcome on any walk. If you have thought about having some good walks with us contact our president, George Peart, on 5428 2450, vice-president Nigel Tarr on 5428 6143 or see the website www.gisbornebwc.org.au

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Lots happening at Macedon Grammar Great fun at Holy

Term 2 at Macedon Grammar School has been flying by so fast. The Mother’s Day stall that the Parents in Partnership group held was a big success with lots of students and teachers buying great gifts for their mums. The Year 8 Live4Life is on this Term 2 for the Year 8s.

In late May the “Big Science Competition” was on with many students from different age groups across the school participating. MGS has also participated in interschool sports including orienteering and zone swimming.

We have held successful working bees to renovate and update the front office and it’s looking great.

Years 9-12 participated in Street Art Workshops in the city and went to see the Top Arts Exhibition at NGV. Open Day was a very sunny day with many families coming through

Cross camp

The cast and crew of ‘A Christmas Chaos’ ready to perform their comedy drama.

the school to see what MGS offers.

The Years 4, 5 and 6 camp at Phillip Island this year was a lot of fun.

Everyone is excitedly looking forward to our upcoming Courage Art Exhibition and A Christmas Chaos drama performance. These events

are on at the Gisborne Mechanics Hall on June 6 from 6.30pm. We invite you to come to see what we have been doing. Some tickets are still available for the performance but bookings are essential so contact the school on 5426 1751.

Christina Carlyle, Year 8

Students wiped out after Wyperfeld camp Macedon Primary School The Grade 5 and 6 students of Macedon Primary have returned home exhausted and drained, but better for the experience that was an amazing Camp Wyperfeld.

The five-day camp began on April 28. The Macedon Primary School Grade 5/6 campers visit Devil’s Pools.

After the bus trip everyone put up their tents and explored the camp site. great! My favourite was the trust exercises.”

On Tuesday it rained all day so we did activities in a On Thursday we did a big hike and had a disco. shelter and visited the information centre. “Unfortunately Grade 6 student India White enjoyed the hike. it was gloomy and wet but we managed to have fun,” ”It was a good hike because it was different to others said Grade 5 student Charlotte Patton. and it wasn’t too long. The disco was popular.”

Wednesday we did activities that included making Finally, Friday arrived and it was pack up time. After a type of bread with coconut, orange and sultanas, packing up we drove to the Grampians and went on a playing games on the dunes, trust exercises and also small hike up Flat Rock – which wasn’t flat at all. going on a treasure hunt.

“The hike up Flat Rock was exciting and I enjoyed it,” “I had an absolutely fantastic day!” said Nicholas said Bourke House Captain Patrick Doyle.

Armstrong-Taylor from Grade 5. “All the activities were

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There were some pretty tired looking 10 and 11 year old kids around last month, this might have had something to do with a place called ADANAC! (Canada backwards!)

Our Grade 5/6 children boarded two buses and headed off to the beautiful Yarra Valley for three days. The setting was picturesque with plenty of activities such as a 130m flying fox, 100m water slide (it’s never too cold for a water slide), rope course and archery to keep the children busy. Some of the free time was spent playing games like Gaga, air hockey, table tennis, billiards and toughing it out in the soccer cage. There were also in-ground trampolines where acrobatic skills were on display and basketball was always popular.

Even after a long day there was still time for a disco, trivia night and toasting marshmallows by a campfire. There was a movie for those who could keep their eyes open on the second night; some thought they could but were seen nodding off before the credits.

The children may have been tired but the teachers and parent helpers have not yet recovered! Although all arrived home tired, no one came home hungry because the food was plentiful and delicious and the camp was enjoyed by everyone.

GREAT Centre volunteers Patricia and Michael Smith Patricia and Michael Smith have lived at South Gisborne for 35 years. They moved from Glenroy for a change of lifestyle and to allow their two daughters to grow up in a rural area. It was also closer to Michael’s work at the airport.

They have found living at Gisborne to be very good. They have been volunteering for about 30 years with groups such as the Gisborne Pony Club, School Council and the GREAT Association. They both enjoy volunteering because they like to get out and meet new people.

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Bullengarook school captains at Anzac Day On Anzac Day, our school captains Rachael Spencer and Adam Furey represented our school at the Anzac Day Memorial Service in Gisborne.

Adam and Rachael laid a wreath, stepped back and bowed their heads out of respect. They proudly wore their school uniforms and Captain badges on the day, even though it was not a school day.

As well as being excellent representatives for our school community, Adam and Rachael discovered a lot about the true meaning of Anzac day. Rachael is keenly aware of the sacrifices made by the soldiers who fought for our country and says she is proud to be an Australian.

Adam realised how brave all of the soldiers were who made the ultimate sacrifice Rachael Spencer and for our freedom, and was Adam Furey at the service. especially moved by the singing of Amazing Grace and Advance Australia Fair. It was also wonderful to see representatives from other local schools in attendance to honour, respect and give thanks to our brave soldiers.

Garry Heald, Adam Furey and Rachael Spencer

To make this world a better place St Brigid’s

A couple of weeks ago, Year 6 students from around Melbourne participated in the “Kids View Conference” and this year St Brigid’s Primary School hosted the conference in our hall. The day was about how we can make a “socially just world”.

We learnt many things and played lots of games to help us understand how our world works.

Bahay Tuluyan, an organisation based in the Philippines assisting children living on the streets, sent youth representatives Donna, Robert and Diana, who were rescued from streets in Manila as youngsters, to tell us their story about the struggles they went through. They also performed a play to showcase their experiences. Bahay Tuluyan’s vision is to work towards a society in which every child’s rights are respected, protected and fulfilled.

The day was a great success and everyone who participated was inspired to help make this world a better place to live in.

See you next month, Emily Clare

Mt Macedon goes green

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Joanna, Ethan, Kate and Zara – and friend.

New Gisborne’s gifts and talents Over the years, many New Gisborne Primary School students have enjoyed attending G▪A▪T▪E▪WAYS as part of their schooling. G▪A▪T▪E▪WAYS is an independent, non-funded organisation which provides opportunities for highly able and gifted children – Gifted and Talented Education programs.

The sessions are held at various schools around Melbourne.

So far this year, NGPS has sent students to two programs. As two of our school leaders, Tia and Indiah attended a two-day Year 6 Leadership Seminar. Indiah said, “It was such a great experience and we learnt a lot about ourselves, our strengths and ways we can work with other students to bring out their best skills.”

Kate, Joanna, Ethan and Zara recently completed a four-session program about the works of William Shakespeare, “The Secret Shakespeare Club”.

Kate said “I arrived at Pascoe Vale Primary pumped and ready to delve into the world of Shakespeare and as soon as we started to act out his famous plays, like the death scene in Macbeth and the balcony scene in Romeo and Juliet, I could feel the characters moving around me as if I was sitting in the audience, ready for a day’s entertainment.

“Although William Shakespeare is no longer with us, his original works are still celebrated around the world and we will carry on performing them as if they were written yesterday. I love the way Shakespeare makes words dance and come to life when he writes his metaphoric plays.”

We look forward to seeing our students represent New Gisborne Primary in more G▪A▪T▪E▪WAYS programs throughout the year.

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Mount Macedon Primary School now has a Green Team. This is a team of students from each class and teachers who are working together to develop sustainable practices at our school.

They meet regularly to talk about what should and could happen. We are getting some chickens so that we can feed our scraps to them and we also have energy monitors who remind us to turn off lights and heaters when they are not needed.

The Green Team has done surveys on the biodiversity in our school grounds as well as the way we all travel to school. We also now have Green Team awards for students who are seen doing sustainable things. As well, the Green Team has made some educational videos to show others what is happening at Mount Macedon.

Angus and Trish

The Green Team at Mount Macedon Primary.

Gisborne Primary passes student milestone As student numbers comfortably pass 400 for the first time in living memory, we also welcomed two new teachers early in Term Two – Justine Elliott in Grade 1/2C and Ali Brady in Grade 5/6D. The logjam of school sport reached its annual climax in May, featuring state swimming finals (in which our U9/10 boys’ freestyle relay team finished seventh), divisional cross country, district football/netball/soccer and school house athletics.

Prep enrolments for 2015 are now being taken, and families of potential students are being encouraged to complete the paperwork as soon as possible.

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GSC: new Chaplaincy committee elected

The new committee: (back) Bronwyn Tacey, Deb Davey, Sonja Deveson, Dianne Trickey, Lisa Unsworth; (front) Glenda McLuckie, Sue Steward, Barb Davis. Absent: President Helen Doherty.

Our AGM was held on May 5 and we thank all those who attended.

Special thanks to those who once again volunteered to be on the committee.

Our thanks also to Erin Ashmore, Youth Services Co-ordinator at Cobaw Community Health, who gave us an insight into their valuable work. To have a Chaplain at the college requires the committee to raise $75,000 and we value the generosity and assistance from the local churches, College Council, GREAT Association, Bendigo Bank, Rotary, the

Shire, federal funding, other community donors, and those who support the fundraising activities.

Chaplaincy does not end when a student leaves school; sometimes the journey continues.

Having a Chaplain at the College enhances the work of a strong wellbeing team and has a positive impact on the students.

If anyone is interested in being part of the committee or wants to know more about chaplaincy, please contact Bronwyn Tacey on 0417 028 605.

Glenda McLuckie presents flowers to guest speaker Erin Ashmore, Coordinator of Youth Services at Cobaw Community Health.

Footy clinic GSC Essendon footballers visited GSC on May 1 to work with the Year 8 students.

They were a great group of young men and the students had a fantastic day.

At left are students Nathan Williams, Maddy Prespakis Melinda Luke, Elise Muscat and with players Shaun Edwards, Cory Dell’Olio and Fraser Thurlow.

They were involved in a football clinic running a variety of different football drills/skills.

What’s on at GSC with Jessica Mundy and Isaac Trickey

Focus moving to next year’s selections This is a busy time for Year 8 -11 students at the College as they start to think about and prepare for subject selection next year. Year 10 students are doing presentations on their Work Experience placements and together with Career Teachers I am rolling out Career Planning Workshops with all Year 10 students.

In partnership with Deakin University we will be running a range of activities across all year levels.

A key careers program this year will be working closely with students to develop an individual Career Development Plan.

This leads into our Subject Expo and Course Advising interviews next term.

The intent with all of these programs is to assist students to develop the skills and understanding needed to make good decisions about their 2015 studies. Together with a current review of our curriculum and how we structure out timetabling means students will have better choices, increased

Career Chatter with John Horley

pathway options and a rigorous, engaging and personalised study program.

For our Year 12 students, we have begun our popular lunchtime university speakers’ program.

Additional career planning workshops are being run out and students and families can make individual appointments with me to discuss and plan for studies or employment in 2015. Our popular VTAC night is coming up in August.

There is a lot of information for students and their families to take in. Keep up to date by regularly visiting our careers website www.gisbornesecondarycollegecareers.com

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April was full of exciting and successful events. Most amazing of all was the Anzac Day ceremony we were privileged to speak at. No matter how cold or how early that morning was up at the Memorial Cross, it will be a day we will never forget. It was certainly a special event that comes with being school captains.

In May we have also had some promising visits from Grade 5 students from across our local area. The students got to participate in some fun and games to help them adapt to high school life before becoming enrolled. Another perk we experience is being a part of great school and being able to show it off on Information Night. The night was extremely beneficial to all those who participated. The school had a great turnout and, across the board, teachers were very happy with the displays their various departments were able to present. We spoke to prospective parents and new students and told them what we really thought of our school. Gisborne Secondary College definitely has a very promising future.

Last month also featured our house athletic carnival.

A change of venue from previous years didn’t stop the action as competitors got stuck into the day’s events with great spirit. The day provided a great atmosphere in which we saw all ages compete in both track and field events. Year 12s provided some comedy by dressing in a movie/TV theme.

Now that house sports are over, the debating competition has now started and is into the second round. We look forward to the results which are soon to come!

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from the archives of Gisborne & Mount Macedon Districts Historical Society Gisborne Courthouse, 4 Hamilton Street Open Wednesdays 10am to 4 pm.

Local History

By Phyllis Boyd

Proudly sponsored by Amanda Millar, State MP for Northern Victoria

GISBORNE COURT HOUSE 1858 -2014

By Phyllis Boyd

1980. Following its closure, the building served as headquarters for the Gisborne unit of the State Emergency Service.

In 1990 and 1991 the Court House was restored by the Gisborne Shire before it became the home of Gisborne and Mount Macedon Districts Historical Society in 1992, with the courtroom continuing to be made available for meetings, weddings and exhibitions to the present time.

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ISBORNE Court House was built in 1858 to a design by the Public Works Department, similar to court houses built in the same year at Bacchus Marsh and Carisbrook. At that time, before the coming of the railway, Gisborne was expected to become a major town that would be in need of a large building to dispense justice to the local and passing traffic.

When the railway was initially proposed it was intended to terminate at “The Great Inland Centre at Gisborne”. However, by the time the railway construction was under way in the 1860s, Victoria’s prosperity from the goldfields allowed the construction of the railway from Spencer Street to the port of Echuca.

Records show that carpenter William Watson worked on government buildings in Gisborne before the Court House was built. From his day book of 1854, a copy of which is held by the Historical Society, we know that Watson had built a house for the first Clerk of Petty Sessions, Henry Carroll, appointed in February 1852, and built furniture and repaired flooring in an earlier police watch-house.

Governor La Trobe appointed Carroll at a salary of £300 per annum. Henry Reed Dixon became the Clerk of the Court in 1856.

The 1855 records of the Police Station at the Gap Township on the Mount Alexander Road have many references to police attendance at Gisborne Court, but they give no indication of the location of Gisborne’s first Court House. The site of Wyabun Park was the Police and Military Camp from the early settlement of the district.

Most appearances at the Gisborne Court tended to result from alcoholrelated problems, toll evasion, horse and cattle stealing or from employment disputes. Records from 1854 to 1856, now held in Gisborne, show many well known personalities acting as Magistrates or Justices of the Peace, or those summoned to appear before the court.

John Carre Riddell and his cousin Thomas Ferrier Hamilton were two of the Justices of the Peace, as was Hamilton’s oldest daughter Blanche M E Ross Watt.

The building of a new Court House in 1858 was undertaken by builders George Piggin of Kyneton and John Sinclair, at a cost of £2000. When the Court House opened in 1858, John Campbell Thompson, who had been Commissioner of Crown Lands at

Police, Court and Gisborne Shire officials shared the Court House complex in Hamilton Street from 1858.

Western Port from 1853, was appointed Police Magistrate for Gisborne. In 1859 a committee was formed to lobby Victorian Crown Law Officers for the establishment of a County Court in Gisborne.

The Borough Council used the building from 1860, occupying the room on the front right-hand side, with meetings held in the courtroom. When the Gisborne Shire was formed in 1871, it continued to use that office until the Shire Office was erected in Hamilton

Street in 1928 – the building that now adjoins the Gisborne library.

By July 1861 when Samuel Henry Bindon was appointed Judge of the Gisborne Court, a bluestone lock-up, brick stables, a privy and an adjoining police station had been erected.

In 1864, the Court building was being used every Monday and Friday as a Court of Petty Sessions and three times a year as a County Court, as and when His Honour Judge Forbes saw fit to decree.

Over the next century, court cases were heard at Gisborne Court House until 1970, when the court transferred to Sunbury and later to Broadmeadows.

Gisborne Court House was officially closed by Gisborne Shire Secretary K V Robinson in

Cyclone strikes Gisborne Some of the wreckage of the the iron verandah which was peeled from the front of the court house by what was described as a cyclone in late December 1936.

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he only major changes to the Court House during its 156 years were the addition of a second door on the east side, believed to have been for private access for jurors, and the reduction of the full-length front veranda, most of which was blown away in a storm in 1936 and was replaced with one that does not cover the east and west wings. Picket fencing of a previous era has also not been retained. A 1915 photograph donated to the Historical Society shows a north-facing door that does not now exist on the privy.

Other activities and organisations that have made their home at the Court House include: During the First World War, food and clothing bundles for the war effort were sorted and packaged in the front righthand room.

Dixon & Son, Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers, had an office in the southwest room (front left-hand) of the building from 1860 to 1927 and the Vermin and Noxious Weeds branch of the Lands Department used the south-east room as its office from 1929 to 1985. Gisborne Waterworks Trust occupied the western side rooms and met in the courtroom from 1977 to 1982.

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For the green thumbs . . .

GARDENING Column with Chris Williams

What a beautiful autumn it has been! Now we are looking forward to the colder months.

We have already had quite a few heavy frosts at Bolobek, bringing swift demise to a fair amount of the produce in the vegetable garden. In one night we said goodbye to the basil, capsicums, tomatoes, pumpkin vines and all the lovely dahlias in the picking beds as well. Not to worry, as we have a lot of winter vegetables coming along.

There are beds of cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale, leeks, bok choy and turnips.

One benefit of the cold frosty weather (apart from being very pretty!) is that the cold kills a lot of garden pests that we may otherwise be tempted to treat with chemicals. It is much preferable to let nature take its

‘Nature takes its course’ course and solve the problem for us. Just lately the cabbage moths have succumbed and it won’t be long before the aphids do as well.

At this time of the year we are still busy collecting the last of the fallen leaves. We use a ride-on mower with a catcher to chop up all of the leaves and we rake up all the leaves that the mower can’t reach. We end up with a huge pile that slowly breaks down into the most wonderful rich humus. It is a great joy to make compost on a large scale and the garden plants certainly benefit from our efforts.

The camellias are starting to flower. We are espaliering a lovely variety of Camellia sasanqua called ‘Plantation Pink’; it has large pink flowers and they have a sweet perfume on cold winter days.

That’s all for this month, see you in July.

MT MACEDON & DISTRICT

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY INC. Our monthly Speaker Night will, as usual, be held in the Horticultural Hall, 583 Mount Macedon Road, Mount Macedon on Tuesday, June 3. Please refer to our website for details. Meetings start at 8pm sharp.

If you cannot make it to this one, then why not plan to join us for our July 1 Speaker Night. This Kevin meeting will include guest speakers Dominic Romeo Edwards and Cathy Newing, Karori: the House, History and Garden. Visitors and new members are welcome. Anyone interested in joining our society can speak to our treasurer, Jan, at the Speaker Night, or any member – we are a friendly bunch!

Details of our programs are on our website www.mtmacedonhort. org.au or if you prefer contact Sally on 5426 2488.

For more information on the club, courses, organising a garden tour or membership please email admin@mtmacedonhort.org.au

Garden Club enjoys autumn visit

Kevin Edwards, ‘Shepherd’s Bush’, Mount Macedon

Photo © Michel H. Porcher

Riddells Creek Seed Savers

Introducing the ‘Potimarron’ Cucurbita maxima Duchesne ‘Uchiki Kuri’ (Common names: ‘Uchiki Kuri’ squash, ‘Baby Red Hubbard’ pumpkin)

“Squash” is an American term used to describe zucchinis and soft skin pumpkins (“summer squashes”). It is also applied to long-keeping pumpkins (“winter squashes”). Potimarrons have been developed from the “Hubbard” type, a winter squash. They may be grey-blue-skinned, some green-skinned, some with variegated skins, and some red-skinned.

There are numerous varieties available in the world: the cultivar ‘Uchiki Kuri’ is one of only two available in Australia. It is a highly nutritious gourmet vegetable and makes a fine ornament, much praised by interior decorators.

The fruits should be harvested when the vines are completely dried out and cut with a “small inch” of stem remaining attached to the fruit, stored in cool and well ventilated conditions. Check often for skin spoilage; process and cook as soon as it shows. Some of the fruit should store for up to eight months; the longer the storage, the sweeter the flesh will become and the more nutritious it will be.

Like most pumpkins it is best sown directly in November in rich soil. Frosts and wet weather will not spoil the curing fruit in autumn/early winter.

A few seeds will be available at the Riddells Creek Farmers’ Market on the third Saturday of the month.

Autumn is undoubtedly an especially attractive season in the Macedon/Gisborne region and on a particularly pleasant day in May the Gisborne Garden Club was fortunate to be able to appreciate the mid-season colours surrounding a 20-acre property at Macedon.

From the rear of the house the north-facing vista offered extensive views of Mount Macedon, with an enclosed swimming pool surrounded by landscaped gardens in the forefront nearest the house and a substantial dam, providing water for extensive plantings around the house, in the mid view.

Built 16 years ago, the house is surrounded on the west by a windbreak of willow myrtles, which also allow a protective environment for exotic plantings, and to the south, bordering the drive, by a variety of densely planted shrubs and perennials.

Considering that originally 10 truck loads of soil were required for the first garden beds to be established, the soil on the property being of very poor quality and mostly shale, the owners have created a sense of privacy and enclosure within a larger landscape while maintaining their enviable outlook.

Those present at this meeting celebrated the 26th birthday of the club!

The club meets on the second Wednesday of the month, generally between 1pm-3pm at various venues.

For further information phone Kerry on Kerry Langmaid 0408 115 759.

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Cyberbullying Part 2: Promoting online safety Some positive strategies that parents can employ with children to promote online safety and respond to cyberbullying include:

Parenting Corner

■ Trying to model positive online and offline behaviour in your interactions with others.

■ Reinforcing your values and teaching and encouraging children to match those values with their behaviour online.

■ Teaching children that bullying is never OK, that their actions can affect and hurt others, that they need to make up for any inappropriate behaviour and that everyone has a right to be safe and treated in a respectful mannerboth online and offline.

■ Encouraging children to talk to an adult they trust and respect such as a teacher or a parent should they experience or come across negative or worrying material online directed at themselves or others.

Peers also have power because, if their peer group challenges and condemns the bullying behaviour of others, the bullying tends to diminish.

■ Minimising potential risks by supervising your child’s online use and setting boundaries about device use, the amount of time spent online and what constitutes acceptable/unacceptable online behaviour. The latter can be tailored to the age and stage of your development of your child.

Resources such as psychologist, Michael Carr-Gregg’s book Beyond Cyberbullying: An essential guide

with Karen Visagie for parenting in the digital age may be a worthwhile read in this regard.

■ Trying to keep up to date with current technology and social network applications.

■ Teaching children “netiquette” and safe and responsible online practices.

■ Familiarising yourself with the technology and being aware that most social networking sites have a minimum age limit.

■ Monitoring whether your child is accessing or exposed to inappropriate material, is being contacted by strangers or has had negative online experiences.

■ Using online filters and suitable security and privacy settings on home and personal devices your children use.

■ Teaching your child to set up privacy settings and to avoid revealing personal information such as full name, phone number, name of school, home address, date of birth, sports and other clubs, and not to post inappropriate photos of themselves or others.

■ Encouraging children to balance their online and technology use with other activities and hobbies.

■ Being supportive of your child and trying to keep communication lines open – avoid unhelpful

comments like “suck it up, princess” or “don’t be a dibber-dobber” or “bullying is a normal part of growing up” when they try to reach out to adults to share any bullying experiences.

■ Focusing on developing and teaching your child assertiveness, empathy, social and other positive coping skills for dealing better with the issue.

■ Speaking with your child and being alert. Take screen-shots of any inappropriate exchanges or material as evidence, log how often any cyberbullying is occurring and how long it has been continuing for and report it to the authorities and child’s school.

In most cases it is best for parents and children not to directly respond to online taunts and directly confront those doing the bullying or their families as this can potentially escalate the situation. Instead report incidents to the authorities, teacher or school where anti-bullying policies should be in place and appropriate action can be taken.

If your child seems to be struggling to function at school or home – or is engaging in bullying behaviour – please seek out professional help from a health professional such as your child’s school counsellor or a psychologist. www.bullyingnoway.gov.au/ national-day/ www.cybersmart.gov.au/parents www.fosi.org/ www.kidsmatter.edu.au

A message from Rob Mitchell, federal member for McEwen We’ve moved office! The electorate of McEwen is ever expanding, with increasing numbers of families moving in to areas such as Sunbury, Laurimar, Mernda and Craigieburn.

Craigieburn has been highlighted as a major growth area in our electorate with hundreds of new people moving in each month. After four years in a temporary accommodation in Wallan, I have relocated my office to the new Craigieburn Central Shopping Centre.

I will be continuing my mobile office visits to all

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townships across McEwen, so there will always be opportunities to speak with me about any issues you may have.

As always, feel free to pop in to the new office for any assistance or just for a chat if you’re nearby.

New address and phone number: Shop E00-48, Craigieburn Central Shopping Centre, 340 Craigieburn Road, Craigieburn, 3064.

Phone: 9333 0440 Fax: 9333 8377 Toll Free: 1300 701 966 email Rob.Mitchell.MP@aph.gov.au

A convict in the family tree?

If you have a convict in your family tree, you may like to join us for a Member Discussion Night. These nights are informal gatherings where members share their stories and research done on a particular topic.

It will be held in the Family History Room adjoining the Gisborne Library on Thursday 26 June at 7.30pm.

So come along, bring your stories and any memorabilia you may have. Even if you (like me) haven’t got a convict, you are most welcome to come and enjoy the evening. Supper will follow. Visitors are always welcome.

Lyn Hall

Talk on Destiny Rescue There has been a lot of publicity in recent times about the rescuing of girls and young people who have been kidnapped, stolen or sold into slavery or the sex trade.

Some of our local people have become involved in Destiny Rescue, an organisation whose work primarily is undertaken in Thailand and Cambodia. The DR workers enter bars and clubs in an undercover role and befriend young girls, then offer them the chance of freedom.

Destiny Rescue then rehabilitates these girls, training them up into paid, worthwhile work and, in the process, gives these girls back a sense of dignity and self-esteem.

It is really something to see girls as young as 12 years being given back their childhood.

An information evening on Destiny Rescue will be held at 7pm on Sunday June 8 at Manaaki, Aitken Street, Gisborne. Damien May, a team leader, will be speaking and will be giving insights into this demeaning and destructive industry, but will also be focusing on the many successful outcomes being experienced.

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Relationships before and after children SunRanges Twins Plus, a not-for-profit support group for parents of multiples, has organised a parent information evening with Fiona Luceis, relationship Fiona Luceis expert for Women’s Health and Fitness Magazine. Fiona is a leading relationship expert and assists individuals to experience again the intimacy, connection, love and passion they once had.

She will present ‘The secrets behind an ideal relationship – before and after children’.

• The differences between men and women and how this can save your relationship • How to ensure you and your partner are on the same page • How to “really” have an argument so that you feel good afterwards • Discover the reasons why a relationship fails or flat-lines and what to do about it • How to REALLY re-ignite the passion, love and connection.

When: Thursday June 19, 6.30pm for 7pm start, Holy Cross Primary School, Hamilton Road, New Gisborne.

Cost: SunRanges members free.

Non-members $15 per person or $25 per couple (cash payable at the door).

Light refreshments provided RSVP: sunranges@amba.org.au by June 16. Please note: No children at this presentation.

Member for Macedon out for blood!

June 14 is World Blood Donor Day. If you or one of your loved ones have ever needed blood, you already know how important blood donation is.

Blood is something we all expect to be there for us when we need it, yet only one in 30 of us give blood regularly while one in every three people will require a blood transfusion in their lifetime.

Stocks of blood run low at this time of year with a drop-off in donor numbers over winter; as many as 1000 blood donors a week cancel or reschedule appointments.

This means more donors are needed to roll up their sleeves and donate.

Modern techniques mean that a single blood donation can help at least three patients and contribute to making up to 22 different life-giving products.

Donating only takes about an hour and most people are able to give blood if they: ■ are fit, healthy and not suffering from a cold, flu or other illness at the time of

Maya shows the wreath that the children made as part of their studies on Anzac Day.

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donation or in the previous seven days; ■ are aged between 16-70 years; ■ weigh more than 45kg.

Saving lives by donating blood is in our hands.

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Warm regards Joanne Duncan MP Member for Macedon

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Joanne Duncan spoke at the CWA craft show in Gisborne in May.

Gisborne Kindergarten children have been exposed to a variety of activities in the past few weeks.

We started with a visit from Xavier with his collection of Australian animals. The children learnt about animal species and habitats of the Australian bush. The children made poppies to add to a wreath that was laid by Addison during the Anzac Day service in Gisborne.

The mothers were invited to Kindergarten

to experience some of the activities their children undertake and to hear the children sing. Each mum was presented with a gift and invited to eat a scone cooked by the children.

Estela from Gisborne Aquatic centre spoke to the children about Water safety.

Learning about the community is part of the extensive program offered at Gisborne Kindergarten.

Deb Fleming, Educational leader

Shane bore trials with great spirit OBITUARY Shane Allan Rose

7 February 1963 – 14 March 2014 Shane was born in Gisborne and grew up in Macedon in a house his father partly built and completed by his grandfather.

Tragically Shane’s father died when Shane was only four. Shane attended Macedon Primary School. Unfortunately his secondary education was disrupted by the onset of health concerns, problems which would plague him for the rest of his life. At this time Shane had his first of many neuro-surgical operations resulting in the loss of most of his vision.

However with the support from RVIB (now Vision Australia) and a few dedicated teachers, Shane continued his education.

Shane loved sport and showed lots of natural ability. He played and excelled in blind cricket. He also loved snow skiing and enjoyed many trips to Mt Buffalo and Falls Creek with his aunt, uncle and cousins.

He enjoyed travelling and along with a friend made several road trips up the east coast to North Queensland, his favourite places being the beaches and rainforest north of Cairns.

With the support of RVIB and the RACV Shane was the first vision-impaired person to be employed at the RACV Dandenong Call Centre. Shane helped to pioneer procedures and develop systems which would set the path for others to follow – a legacy which remains today.

Before Shane lost his hearing he loved music with a passion and in typical Shane style put together a state of the art hi-fi system.

For many years Shane managed to live as independently as he could. Over the years he endured countless neuro-surgical procedures, always bouncing back and sometimes astounding his surgeons and medical staff with his courage and determination.

He learned how to walk again and he worked very hard in rehab and continued at home with his own gym, never giving up.

Finally the toll on Shane’s physical body meant he spent his latter years in high care but it never broke his spirit and his mind was still strong.

Shane passed away on March 14. His funeral service was held at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Gisborne.

Books can help adults and children cope with death Sadly, the reality of death is something we must all face at some point. Books can offer quiet, personal reflection or non-intimidating opportunities to share feelings about the loss of a relative or pet for both adults and children.

Recently bereaved adults may find solace in Diane McKissock’s classic Coping with Grief, My Mother My Father by Susan Wyndham or John D Martin’s I Can’t Stop Crying. French bestseller, The Son chronicles Michel Rostain’s journey through the grief of losing his son.

Diana Todd Banks’ Wrapping It Up offers practical advice for deceased estates.

Our Babies Have Died by the Sands Organisation is an insightful guide for parents who have experienced miscarriage and stillbirth.

Teachers and parents who are dealing with grieving teens may find Elizabeth Vercoe’s guide book Grief Book: Strategies for young people most beneficial. Liz

BOOK WORMS with Natasha Boyd

Crowe’s Little Book of Loss & Grief can be perfect for adults and children to reflect on their emotional state.

Helping younger children cope with loss can be supported by several picture books.

Samantha Jane’s Missing Smile and Saying Goodbye to Daddy deal with the loss of a dad. If Only by Carole Geithner, The Scar

by Charlotte Moundlic or Missing Mummy

by Rebecca Cobb all focus on the death of a mother.

A more general approach can also be found in When Dinosaurs Die, Michael Rosen’s The Sad Book, Badger’s Parting Gifts or Trace

Moroney’s When I’m Feeling series.

Gentle Willow gently tackles a child’s impending death.

Discussing the death of beloved pets can be supported by The Tenth Good Thing about Barney (cat), Goodbye Brecken (dog), or Here in the Garden (rabbit).

Sally Goes to Heaven and The Memory Tree provide gentle insights into the natural cycle of life of a pet and the sense of a pet heaven afterlife.

Giveway prizes There are two prizes this month; Goodbye Grandma by Melanie Walsh thanks to Walker Books and Where Do We Go When We Disappear by I.M. Martins courtesy of Thames & Hudson.

Pop into the GREAT Centre in Hamilton Street to claim the free book prize if you have a child who may need some sensitive grief support.

A family of gang gang cockatoos has discovered a rich feeding ground among the seed pods of the bushy yate trees at our home in South Gisborne.

They have been here since Easter and Ron Weste caught up with them on May 19 with his telephoto lens.

The red-headed one is the male bird.

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ARTS in the RANGES

Proudly sponsored by Gisborne Artists Society, Macedon Ranges Art Group, Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art & Craft, The Gallery Mt Macedon, The Gisborne Singers, Duneira, The Licorice Allsorts, Macedon Music and The Mount Players

Singers gear up for mid-year show The Gisborne Singers will present their mid-year concert – More Music for Pleasure – on Saturday July 19 at Holy Cross Primary School, New Gisborne.

As previously, patrons will be seated at round tables and are asked to bring their own food and refreshments, glass crockery and cutlery.

The program includes choral, solo, duet and small group singing and recitations. The evening will run in four brackets with a 20-minute interval between each.

Due to the absence of our musical director Stephen Brockman overseas, this concert will be directed by Alan Grinton. Doors open at 6.30pm and the show starts at 7pm. Tickets will be on sale in June at $25 each (no conc). This is definitely a fun night out.

The choir needs more baritones and basses. We rehearse at Holy Cross Primary School on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. If interested in joining us, just telephone Grainne Black (president) on 0423 769 643 or D’Arcy Wood on 5428 3040, or just come along to a rehearsal for an assured warm welcome.

Hear what Nola Firth says about why she enjoys being a member of the Gisborne Singers: “The Gisborne Singers is a place where I have great satisfaction in being involved in the making and presenting of classical choral music. “I enjoy Nola Firth learning about each new work and find fulfilment in building and using my choral singing skills. I also enjoy the fact that the group itself is an open, happy and friendly one. And all this is in my home town!”

Film Society loses its memory!

Donation to Fire Brigade The Mount Players’ Neil Coulson presented a cheque for $360 to the Macedon CFA brigade on May 11. The money was collected during the Mount Players’ recent season of ‘A Few Good Men’. In the picture are Tom Templeman, Neil Coulson, Michael Byrne, Captain Greg Snart and secretary Peter Dillon.

Woodend Winter Arts Festival Children’s Program Got a budding artist, cartoonist or musician in the family?

The Woodend Winter Arts Festival children’s program offers the chance for children to see and hear Australia’s most talented in action.

The traditional free children’s story, Don’t Look Now, features Andrew Weldon, a master picture storyteller, at Woodend Library. The program also includes a performance of Peter and the Wolf, featuring Max Gillies with the Scotch College Orchestra.

Don’t Look Now, 10.30-11.30am, Saturday June 7 (FREE but bookings essential); Peter and the Wolf, 2-3pm, June 7 ($20 includes bus to Braemar). www.woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au

At the May meeting of the Macedon Ranges Film Society, members were asked to concentrate on the film being screened and marvel at our ability to make memories. Guy Pearce, who plays Leonard Shelby in the 2000 film Memento, has trouble with this. He can’t make new memories and since he is determined to track down his wife’s killer, this becomes very difficult indeed. He relies on a system of hand-written notes, tattoos and Polaroid photos. But does it work?

The society aims over the year to show films of different genres and June’s film, Mary and Max, is a far cry from Memento. This 2009 film is a claymation feature film from the creators of the Academy Award-winning animation Harvie Krumpet. Writer/director Adam Elliot employs the voices of Philip Seymour Hoffman, Toni Collette, Eric Bana and Barry Humphries in this charming tale of unlikely friendship between two lonely people, an eight-year-old girl living in Melbourne and a 44-year-old man in New York.

The society meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 7pm in the Woodend Community Centre. Film notes are provided and for those who wish, there is supper, kindly supplied by members.

Enquiries about membership must first be made by emailing mrfilmsociety@gmail.com or call Lorraine on 5427 0921 or Christine on 5429 5452.

Christine Caley

PRESENTED BY THE MOUNT PLAYERS

Black Comedy Classic Ella, Lucy and Clare at The Gallery

Kaleido Discs

By Colin Higgins

Kindergarten enrolments Register now for 3 and 4 year old programs in 2015 at locations across the shire.

Applications are due by 30 June 2014.

4 year-old fee subsidy may be available for Health Care Card holders.

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June 6–28 Featuring songs by Cat Stevens performed live on stage { LIVE 3-PIECE BAND } VDL AWARD ENTRY

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The Macedon Ranges Arts Collective will once again be at the Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest Street, Woodend, during the Woodend Winter Arts Festival over the June long weekend.

This year the Collective will be holding a fun, hands-on activity aimed at engaging children young and old in the wonderful world of colour in art. We are creating an artist-led sculptural piece called ‘Kaleido Discs’ which will be installed in a public space in the Macedon Ranges after the festival, but we need help to create the components. Thanks to sponsorship of the Bendigo Bank this is a free activity and no bookings are required as it will run from 10am to 4pm over the three days of the festival.

The Collective will also present a terrific display of works for sale by members. Artists will be doing demonstrations in their preferred media, from woodwork to paintings, art jewellery, glass, ceramics, mosaics, metal clay, fibre art, silk painting and some pop-up make and take sessions.

The home of the Collective, The Gallery on Mt Macedon Road (behind the Trading Post) will also be open from 10am-4pm across the long weekend.

Photographers to focus on shots in mist On Macedon Ranges Photographic Society’s June technical night we will be exploring ways and techniques to successfully shoot evocative images of fog and mist – something we should be able to find plenty of at this time of the year! This session will help for the fog/ mist competition later this year.

Coming up, our club night on June 3 will have a visiting judge provide feedback on the images entered in the open and triptych competitions.

This should provide some unique stories and compilations.

On April 12 many club members attended an informative workshop in Romsey on how to make creative and interesting photobooks.

The September club competition will see the many and varied books produced.

On May 24 and 25 all Victorian camera clubs gathered at Geelong for a stimulating weekend of talks, workshops and general camaraderie. Several of our club members attended.

And members are still experimenting with monochrome images in preparation

Fresco expert at The Gallery During June at The Gallery, Bronwyn Bain is our guest artist and will present Fresco Painting.

Bronwyn spent five months at Il Laboratorio per Affresco di Vainella A fresco work by Bronwyn in Italy studying Bain. the techniques of fresco. Fresco painting has an ethereal quality with a surface texture similar to stone.

Fresco is an ancient technique with many modern variations.

Brownyn will be presenting works that are buon fresco, auto staccante and strappo fresco.

Come and meet the artist on Saturday June 7 at 2pm.

The Gallery, 684 Mt Macedon Road, Mount Macedon. Open Fri-Tues.

HOW DOES THE 2014-2015 FEDERAL BUDGET AFFECT YOU? The 2014-2015 Budget includes a number of proposed changes that may affect you.

The most significant changes are:  The company tax rate will reduce by 1.5% to 28.5% from 1 July 2015 for small business entities  FBT rate will increase from 47% to 49% from 1 April 2015 until 31 March 2017  Medicare levy will increase to 2% as at 1 July 2014  Taxpayers who earn over $180,000 will be subject to a 2% increase in highest marginal tax rate from 1 July 2014 until 30 June 2017.  Superannuation Guarantee Rate remains at 9.5% from July 2014 until 30 June 2018  Excess non concessional contributions from 1 July 2013 can be withdrawn from your superannuation fund.  Concessional contribution cap has increased to $35,000 for those aged over 50  The deeming thresholds for assets used in pension income tests will be reset to $30,000 for singles and $50,000 for couples from 20 September 2017  Fuel Excise increases are to recommence in line with inflation There are wide ranging changes to Family Tax Benefits. To maintain access to your maximum entitlements please ensure you have your tax return lodgements up to date.

Please note the 2014-2015 budget initiatives have not been passed through parliament at time of printing and are subject to change.

If you have questions please free to contact Andrew Marshall or Janine Orpwood on 5427 8100 for an initial consultation.

for the July entry date (judging in August). For inspiration the works of the great Ansel Adams and Cartier Bresson are truly wonderful.

Macedon Ranges Photographic Society meets twice a month at the Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House, 59 Main Road, Riddells Creek.

New members are always welcome.

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

Macedon Ranges Art Group June is a busy time for the Macedon Ranges Art Group with the Woodend Winter Arts Festival in full swing over the Queen’s birthday weekend.

MRAG is an official sponsor of the festival.

Our art exhibition is held during the festival from June 7 to 9 at Woodend Bowling Club. This year we will feature more sculpture and ceramic works as well as a broad range of paintings in all media.

Watch our members demonstrate their skills each day. Come in, warm yourself with a free coffee or tea and chat to our artists. Entry is free. ● Continuing the popular series of one-day workshops by the best of Victorian artists, MRAG presents a watercolour workshop on Sunday June 22 with award-winning artist John Orlando-Birt. John is a master

at portraying light including its effects on buildings, landscapes, water and the changing moods at the different times of the day.

For enrolment and more details on this or other workshops and activities including membership, contact John York on 5427 1780 or email macedonrangesartgroup@ gmail.com or go to www.macedon rangesartgroup.com

John Orlando-Birt

Phoenix seeks new members The Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art & Craft Group has conducted its AGM and has appointed new officer bearers for the coming year.

Marina Roberts has been appointed the president. Marina has been with the group for a short time but has wide experience in handcrafts and well as a wide administrative background.

The position of secretary was accepted by retiring president Margaret Keen and the treasurer’s position was accepted by Julie Luck.

Both these members have wide experience in their crafts and have been in the Phoenix Group for many years.

Phoenix is looking for local artists and craft persons to join their group.

So if you have an interesting art or craft and would like to participate in an exhibition and hopefully sell some of your work, then we would like to hear from you.

The Phoenix Group will have a stand at the Gisborne Olde Time Market on June 1 and will have membership information available, while current members will be only too pleased to discuss the group’s aims with any prospective member.

You can also contact Margaret Keen on 5428 2835 or visit the website at www.phoenixarts.weebly.com

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Power and passion at anniversary Woodend festival Power and politics, passion and romance – these are the subjects of this year’s Woodend Winter Arts Festival (June 6-9) popular panel events.

■ The New Romantics ~ Kathryn Ledson, Margareta Osborn, Jennifer Scoullar, Kate Belle discuss the diversity and popularity of writing and reading romance, the changing roles and tropes of women in modern romantic fiction, balance of power and gender and more. Saturday June 7 , 2 to 3pm ($20 / $18 concession) ■ Power, politics and personalities ~ With David Marr and Margaret Simons, Monday June 9, 10.30-11.30am ($20/$18 concession) ■ Hold the Front Page! For anyone who loves the media and how it works ~ and wonders where it’s headed; with Rachel Buchanan, Tim Dunlop and Sally Warhaft. Sunday June 8, 10.30-11.30 am ($20 / $18 concession) ■ From a Different Angle ~ Author Graeme Simsion discusses with Jane Sullivan his journey from attending a professional screenwriting course at RMIT in 2007 to being an award winning and best-selling author in 2013. Sunday June 8, 2-3pm ($20 / $18 concession) ■ Artist Now: the role of the 21st-century artist in the public arena ~ Rose Wilson, Anton Hasell, Tim Jones and Ellie Young will discuss the role of the present-day artist in the community, how it differs from artists in the past: What is art for?

Who is it for? Saturday June 7, 6.15-7.30pm ($30 full / $25 concession – includes glass of wine and sandwiches).

The festival’s musical program features Peter and the Wolf with Max Gillies and the Scotch College Orchestra, opera performances of Euridice, Brazil’s Quaternaglia Guitar Quartet, Vienna’s Koehne String Quartet, Singapore’s virtuoso cellist Li-Wei Quin, French baroque harpist Maria-Christina Cleary, Italian violinist Davide Monte and Ukraine-born international pianist Alexey Yemtsov.

Bookings are essential. Buy tickets and view the full program, including free events and art exhibitions, at www.woodendwinterartsfestival. org.au

Shows at Kyneton Town Hall Go Away Mr Worrythoughts! is back to help develop emotional resilience in primary school children. It explores creative approaches to zap worrying thoughts and other tricky issues in a fun and accessible way.

Wednesday June 4 at 10.30am and 1.30pm Kay Beale will demonstrate her work at the exhibition.

Phoenix prepares for weekend exhibition The Queen’s birthday weekend again sees the popular Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art & Craft Groups exhibition and sales.

The exhibition is at the old Gisborne Court House from Friday evening June 6 at 7.30pm and on Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10am to 4pm daily.

One of the featured exhibitors will be long-term Phoenix member Kay Beale who will be displaying her handmade glass bead jewellery and hand-built ceramics. Kay has been a member of Phoenix for more than 25 years and also dabbles in pottery and sculpture. As well she teaches art and crafts at Distinctive Options, who provide support services to adults with disabilities in Sunbury. Kay has also in the past undertaken community workshops in pottery and jewellery making.

You can’t keep a good netballer off the court, even in pouring rain: MRNA rep team carries on regardless of the conditions.

The Audreys Playing songs from their new album Friday June 13 at 8pm Tickets $35/$30

Music of the Night

Angelo Falcone

Featuring singer/entertainer Angelo Falcone.

Music of the Night will no doubt be a highlight in our Morning Music Season this year.

Friday June 6 at 11.30am Complimentary coffee, tea and scones from 10.30am.

Full: $17.50 For all three shows phone 1300 88 88 02 or go to www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/buytickets/

Winter woollies in at Opportunity on Hamilton Come in and rug up!

Netball rep team wrap

During the festival, trees, benches, bike racks and anything in sight in Woodend could be yarnbombed – wrapped and draped in colourful knitting and weaving.

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The Macedon Ranges Netball Association has six teams that represent the association at tournaments across Victoria, two in each age group (11 and Under, 13 and Under, and 15 and Under). Players have the opportunity to try out for the rep teams towards the end of each season.

So far this season, rep teams have played at Diamond Creek and Ashwood: our Under 13 team won the grand final at Diamond Creek and at Ashwood our Under 13 Reserve team played off for a place in the grand final.

The rep teams are training for a tournaments at Banyule in June. Also, the 13-Under and 15-Under teams were scheduled to compete in the Central West Association Championships at Geelong at the end of May. For details on the representative program contact MRNA president Lisa Russ at president@macedonrangesnetball. com.au, rep coordinator Sandra at rep@macedonranges netball.com.au or visit www.macedonrangesnetball.com.au

Well, winter has arrived at last and your Op Shop is ready for you.

We have an on-going deal of filling a bag of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and books for $5 or mix and match with clothes and books.

We are lucky enough to have such a wonderful amount of quality stock donated and we would like to pass it on to our valued customers.

Opportunity on Hamilton at 80 Hamilton Street, next to Saint Mary Medical Centre, is known for its friendly and helpful volunteers and the great deals.

If you put time aside to come and browse, you are bound to bag yourself a great bargain. We are now wheelchair and walker friendly as we have a small ramp at the front door of our wonderful Op Shop.

All proceeds raised go to Gisborne Oaks.

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SCOUTING PAGE Proudly sponsored by Bruce Ellis, Chiropractor

Finally, Hoadley Hide success for Gisborne Venturers In the 62-year history of the Hoadley Hide, an annual team-based bushland competition, there have never been members from 1st Gisborne Venturer Scouts among the overall winners – until this year, when Will Sumbler and Jackson O’Neill teamed up with Venturers from 1st Hawthorn and two Dandenong Ranges units to become co-holders and claim the highest points score of all teams.

Hoadley Hide is the premier Victorian hiking competition for scouts aged 1417 and is held over four days of the Easter weekend. It involves teams of four to six teenagers hiking many kilometres while laden with all of their camping gear. Navigation, construction, first aid, campcraft and other initiative exercises are sprinkled throughout the

event and even a night hike and camp cooking prowess are judged.

Further to this success, Will Sumbler came home to learn that he had been granted a prestigious Mawson Advanced Leadership Scholarship. only eight Victorian Venturers are selected each year for the Mawson Leadership Course, an advanced training program conducted over five days, where participants receive instruction and practical training in teamwork, communication, decision making, problem solving, conflict resolution and event management.

The group congratulates Will and Jackson and are extremely proud of their latest achievements.

Jayne (Rikki) Guilmartin 1st Gisborne Scout Group

Hobbies the focus for Guides in June

Guide honours war veteran Emily King wore the medals of her great-great-great-greataunt, Margaret Steenson, on her scout uniform at the Anzac Day service in Gisborne. The medals include those Margaret earned for her nursing service in the Boer War and World War 1, the CBE (Commander of the British Empire) and the Royal Red Cross.

Margaret Steenson served in two wars.

Emily King wore her great-greatgreat-great-aunt’s medals.

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Gisborne Girl Guides has resumed for term two to undertake new challenges in the indoors.

We began with Anzac-related activities, creating secret codes, ban-daging, building stretchers to demonstrate our skills with wood, rope and knots and, of course, cooking Anzac biscuits.

The girls have chosen ‘hobbies’ Debbie as this month’s theme and we will Fleming try our hands at a variety of leisure time activities.

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

Transformation takes place at old New Gisborne church House of the Rock There is a great transformation happening at the little old church in New Gisborne (formerly our Op Shop). We are very excited to see a new church emerging from some bare bones and we invite you to come on the journey with us as this takes place.

As part of our effort in raising funds for this project, we are planning a High Tea on Saturday

June 21. This should be a delightful afternoon with entertainment, door prizes and, of course, delicious afternoon tea delights. Get a group of your friends together and join us.

Call Gay on 5428 7213 or Laura on 5427 3128 for tickets ($25 per person).

FILD Youth is happening again with a special activity for the National Day of Thanksgiving on May 31. Morning tea and prayer will be happening in the Vista Close and Boulevard areas of Gisborne.

Tom and Meshak are the contacts

– 0407 447 942. FILD Youth meet regularly on Tuesdays and Fridays.

We continue to meet at the Gisborne Church of Christ in Saunders Road, New Gisborne, at 3pm on Sundays. We feel blessed to be able to work together with the Church of Christ in their beautiful new facility.

For further information about our church or any of the above ministries, please phone John or Jenny Barnes on 5426 2039 or Gay on 5428 7213.

Gay Wilding

Flying to the rescue

New vicarage next to the Church of the Resurrection.

Blessing of vicarage The Anglican Parish of Gisborne community gathered to celebrate the completion of the new vicarage next to the Church of the Resurrection in Macedon on May 11. This occasion was marked by a Festival Evensong and followed by the blessing of the new vicarage by Archbishop Phillip Freier.

The new vicarage has been designed to not only provide a home for clergy in the parish but also to provide extra space and facilities to complement our quiet day/retreat and small conference ministry at the Church of the Resurrection.

The new vicarage has also enabled the parish to use the ‘old vicarage’ behind St Paul’s Gisborne as our Parish Centre, providing office and meeting space for the parish as well as community use. We are thankful for these facilities and look forward to extending hospitality to the wider community wherever possible.

It was fantastic to have Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) come and share with us in early May. MAF is a not-for-profit team of aviation professionals providing air transport in places of deep human need – remote places where flying is not a luxury, but a lifeline.

For more than 60 years, MAF has flown over jungles, mountains, swamps and deserts to bring thousands of men, women and children medical care, emergency relief, long-term development and Christian hope. Every three minutes, an MAF plane takes off or lands somewhere in the world.

For more info visit www.maf.org.au FaithWorks Christian Church invites you to our Sunday church service. Everyone, no matter what denomination, age, beliefs, backgrounds etc. are welcome. We start at 10am at the Manaaki Function Centre (35 Aitken Street). The first Sunday of every month our service is held at 5pm following our Encounter Cafe – Come in for a complimentary tea or coffee and sweet between 10:30am and 1pm. Donations are welcome to support our Indian orphanage.

We also have groups throughout the week that are relevant to life and the good news found throughout the Bible. More info on our website!

Darren Farrugia http://faithworkscc.com.au

A new face for the old op shop building on Station Road.

Gisborne Uniting Church We have several things to look forward to in the coming weeks. First, don’t miss our Winter Fashion Parade on June 16 at 1.30pm.

This will be given by Kaye’s Classic Fashions and will include “specials” as well as good, well-known brands. Entry is $8 and includes afternoon tea and door prizes. Everyone is welcome.

On Sunday June 22 we will be hosting a concert

by Choristry in aid of the GSC Chaplaincy Fund.

Tickets are $25 or $20 for students and concessions. Afternoon tea will follow. Do join us for a great afternoon of music.

Our minister, Andrew, has begun a series on the prayerful reading of scripture based on the tool of Lectio Divina. These are held every Friday from 1.30 to 2.30pm. Drop in to any meeting – dates are May 30, June 6 and June 13.

Congratulations are due to Andrew who received the degree of Master of Theological Studies on May 2.

We have rooms to hire at the Church – a carpeted hall and an adjoining kitchen and a small meeting room. We are opposite the Village Shopping Centre in Brantome Street and there is some parking available. For further details please contact Norman on 0408 592 609.

We look forward to seeing you at our social events and if you would like to join us any Sunday at 9.30am for worship, you will receive a very warm welcome.

Fr Greg Davies

Glennis Speed

Friendship Group guest to speak on aviation career including trip to record eclipse We warmly welcome you to join us for our Sunday morning services beginning at 10.30am. Following the children’s talk (always entertaining, informative and enjoyed by young and old alike) there is a crèche and Sunday school available for the young ones.

We gather in the hall after the service for refreshments. Our monthly evening service in the hall will begin at 5pm on Sunday June 29 where we will 30

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hear the Word and share a light meal.

Bible study is held at the hall at 7pm on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Services at Warrina, New Gisborne, are on alternate Wednesdays at 11am – June 11 and 25. The time of the corporate prayer meeting is 2pm each Friday.

The Friendship Group meets

on the last Tuesday of each month at 11.30am and members of the community are welcome to attend.

You will hear an interesting talk by our guest speaker and be served a delicious two-course meal and coffee or tea. In April a local identity, Bruce Ellis, was our speaker and in May Stuart Walton, a serving policeman

and former Commonwealth Games wrestler, shared his experiences.

On June 24, Rex Booth will talk on various aspects of his long career in aviation including trips to Antarctica and a flight to Tahiti (listed in the Guinness World Records) to record the total solar eclipse in July 2010.

For further information, please contact Matt Tegart on 0466 648 400.

What’s On

Regular group meetings

New members welcome

ADULT RIDING CLUB (Gis.) 2nd Saturday Robertson Res ADULT RIDING CLUB (Bull’rook.) 2nd Saturday Rec Reserve ANGLING CLUB 2nd Wed 8pm Railway Hotel Macedon BRIDGE CLUB Mon 12.30, Tues 7.15, Thurs 12.30 St Mary’s

Church Hall, Woodend 5420 7595 BUSHWALKING CLUB Tel 5428 2450 CANASTA CLUB 2pm every Mon except first Mon of month, Parish centre (behind St Pauls Church, Gisborne) CAR CLUB 1st Wednesday 8pm Steam Park CHILDREN’S CHOIR see Young Voices COMPUTER CLUB 3rd Sunday 2pm MRFEC CROQUET CLUB Wed & Sat 10am Dixon Field CWA GISBORNE 2nd Monday 10am Masonic Hall, Gisb.

CWA MACEDON 3rd Tues 1pm 662 Mt Macedon Rd EUCHRE Tues 7.30 Doug White Meeting Room 5428 2695 FILM SOCIETY 2nd Wed Woodend Neigh’hood House 5427 2323 FOCUS CLUB 2nd Fri 12 noon Gisborne Golf Club FRIENDS of JACKSONS CREEK Working bees 3rd Sun 10-noon, 5428 1178 or 0417 558 221 FROCKS & JOCKS CHOIR Tuesdays 7.30pm 5428 3002 GARDEN CLUB 2nd Wed Various 5428 2434 GENEALOGY GROUP 4th Thurs 7.30 Family Hist Rm GIRL GUIDES Thursdays 5pm Gis Comm Hall GISBORNE SINGERS Tues 7.30pm Holy Cross PS HISTORICAL SOCIETY Wed 10am-4pm Court House LIBRARY: TODDLERS’ STORY TIME Mon 10.30am, Wed 10.30am MARTIAL ARTS Thurs from 5.15pm St Brigid’s Hall MASONIC LODGE 2nd Thurs Masonic Hall Aitken St Horticultural Hall MT MAC & DIST HORT SOC 1st Tues Riddells Rec Res OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB Sun 9am OLDE TIME MARKET 1st Sun each month 9am-2pm OXFAM LUNCH

3rd Friday Uniting Church noon

PETANQUE 2nd & 4th Sat 10am behind Caltex Service

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

Creek Neighbourhood House PONY CLUB Bullengarook 1st Sunday Rec Reserve PONY CLUB Gisborne 1st Sunday Robertson Reserve PROBUS 1st Thurs 10am Masonic Hall QUILTERS (Gisb) Wed 7.30pm Room attached to Gisb Library RAMBLERS Fridays 9.15am Tennis Club Dixon Field RED CROSS 1st Fri 1.30pm Sen Cits Rooms ROTARY Tues 6.45 for 7pm Gisborne Golf Club,

book 5428 4483 by 1pm Mon RUNNING GROUP

Tues & Thurs 6pm, Sun 8am Gisborne Aquatic Centre RSL 1st Mon 2pm 5428 2233 SAFARI CLUB 2nd Sat 5428 1878

SEED SAVERS 2nd Monday 7.30pm Riddells Ck

Neighbourhood House SENIOR CITS (Gisborne) Wed 11am Sen Cits Rooms Tony Clarke Res SENIOR CITS (Macedon) Tues 10am SPINNERS & FIBRE GROUP Tues 12 noon Riddells Ck

Neighbourhood House THUNDER SWIMMING CLUB 2nd Sat 5pm Aquatic Centre TOASTMASTERS 1st & 3rd Tues 7.20pm Senior Citizens Centre, 8 O’Shanassy St, Sunbury T.O.W.N. Mondays 6pm Gisborne Bowls Club TOY LIBRARY Sat 10-noon; 1st & 3rd Wed 10-11am TRAVEL CLUB 3rd Tues 7.30pm Riddell Neighb’hood H ouse U3A Mondays 10.30am MRFEC Sunbury FC ULYSSES GROUP 3rd Tues 6pm VINTAGE MACHINERY 1st Sun 10am Steam Park WRITERS’ GROUP Last Sat of month 2-5pm Woodend Neighbourhood House YOUNG VOICES Thursdays 4.15-5.45pm St Andrew’s Uniting

Church, Forest St, Woodend 5426 4801 or

sdggome@patash.com.au Manaaki, Aitken St. YOUTH SPACE Thurs 4-6pm

100 Years Ago From the pages of the old Gisborne Gazette June 1914 Correspondence Notes from Council Meeting – From the Dept. of Public Works, stating the Governor-in-Council had approved an order for the electric lighting of Gisborne, and from the India Rubber Electric Co., thanking the council for accepting their contract for the electric lighting plant.

From A.R. Robertson, MLA, stating he would have the protest of the council against depriving the local constable of his horse brought before the Chief Secretary, and he heartily agreed with the council.

Football – Gisborne 5-7 beat Macedon 3-10 – The first competition match on the Island took place on Saturday last, when the above teams met for the first time this season. The weather was all that could be desired for a good exhibition of the premier winter pastime, but hopes of such an exhibition were not realized, the game being devoid of scientific or systematic football. The real fault was to be found in the crowding on the ball by players on both sides, and any hopes of a good game were thus entirely out of the question.

Gisborne Old Boys Association Annual Dinner – The Chairman (Dr Cherry) said he had great pleasure in welcoming the Gisborne visitors to their first annual gathering. He regretted to notice that the Rev. J. Meek, who had been for so long minister in charge of the Presbyterian Church, Gisborne, had died at Yackandandah on the previous Saturday.

During his time at Gisborne Mr. Meek had endeared himself to the whole community, old and young.

When Mr. Meek left Scotland in the very early fifties, he was in very delicate health, but on arrival in Australia he made a wonderful recovery, and lived to be an octogenarian. He came out in 1857, and retired only a few years ago. The chairman referred to old Mr. Robertson at Wooling, who was Mr. Meek’s right-hand man. He was born in 1794 and remembered the illuminations in honour of the battle of Trafalgar. The willows planted by Mr. Robertson at Wooling were said to have come from Longwood, Napoleon’s prison at St Helena.

An Old Resident has Lived in Five Reigns – The following appeared in Saturday’s Melb. ‘Herald’: Born in Limerick, Ireland, in 1819, Mr. William Gorman of Bullengarook, near Gisborne, has lived in reigns of George IV, William IV, Victoria, Edward VII and George V. He was 36 when he landed at Melbourne, and went to the diggings at Blackwood, but he returned to Melbourne shortly afterwards and became a warder, the convict system being then in force. Though he is 95 years old, Mr. Gorman’s intellect is still clear.

Riddells Creek “Speciality” – Riddell is noted for many wonderful things, amongst which are its celebrated huge rabbit pies. Now and again one of these monsters is created and presented to visitors.

The pie is the result of special efforts on the part of several of the enthusiastic and hospitable residents.

One supplies the rabbits (generally 8 to 10), another the bacon, others sausages, potatoes, onions, etc., and these are taken to the local baker, Mr. J.J. Dixon, who kindly creates the pie. A large milk dish is the vessel used for containing the materials, and the outcome is a large and savoury dish, well embellished and weighing close upon a quarter of a hundredweight.

What Else MAY Page 31 Gardening workshop 13 31 Gis v Strathfieldsaye - Emergency Services round JUNE 3 Indonesian classes start 22 28 4 Go Away Mr Worrythoughts 6 Macedon Grammar Art Show and Play 18 6 Last day for planning submissions 13 6 Music of the Night 28 6-9 Phoenix Art & Craft Show 27 26 and 28 6-9 Woodend Winter Arts Festival 7-9 Macedon Ranges Art Group exhibition 26 11 Film Society Mary and Max 26 13 11 Fauna talk 13 The Audreys at Kyneton Town Hall 28 16 U3A public forum 3 16 Fashion parade Uniting Church 30 18 Health Expo

16 24 19 Relationship workshop 21 Entertainment and High Tea 30 22 Choristry concert 30 24 Aviation talk 30 27 Applications close for Seniors grants 13 7 29 Rotary Changeover dinner 30 Registration due for 2015 kinder enrolments 13 24 Mr McGee and the Biting Flea, Kyneton 10

OLD COURT HOUSE 1858 -2014 ◄ from p21

booth for elections for 30 years and was a distribution centre during state elections from 1979 to 1982.

When the Court House was vacated in 1990, Mount Macedon Historical Group secured a licence from the State Government to occupy the building.

In 1992, Gisborne Historical Society amalgamated with Mount Macedon Historical Group to form the Gisborne and Mount Macedon Districts Historical Society, who have been caretakers for the grand old building and its contents for the past 22 years.

T

he Gisborne Courthouse precinct comprising the Court House, bluestone lock-up, brick stables and the privy was classified “C” by the National Trust about 1970 as a group of buildings to which there had been no appreciable alterations.

It had been given heritage protection by Heritage Victoria but this classification was removed when it was realised that Bacchus Marsh had a similar building, still in use as a Court House.

In recent years Gisborne & Mount Macedon Districts Historical Society has undertaken painting of the exterior of all the buildings; the installation of central heating and a security system, a sound and light exhibit in the lock-up; and paving, a rose garden and a “quiet corner” on the west of the building. The society has plans to connect power to the stable, recreate one of the stalls and mount a display of social, agricultural and industrial heritage of the district to complete the heritage Gisborne Court House precinct, being one of the most intact group of public buildings in the Macedon Ranges.

The Court House when used as police station, 1966-76.

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