Gisborne Gazette June 2015

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Issue No 97 June 2015

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Teen disco for a cause Coronation honour This Gisborne resident will place the crown on the new King of Tonga at his coronation next month. See the story...► page 5

On Friday May 8, 211 teenagers, five DJs, eight volunteers and a photographer raised $840 for the Lighthouse Foundation that supports homeless young people.

Young people show they care

By Veronique Headberry

With so much media negativity about teenagers, it is refreshing to write about a positive initiative that involves our local teenagers. A ‘Make a Wish' fundraiser held on February 20 sparked great interest with our local teens.

Everyone enjoyed the disco night and my inbox overflowed with requests to host another event, so TGiF (Teens Getting into Fundraising) was created and organised a

disco for the Lighthouse Foundation (pictured above).

It’s important to create more activities to engage our young people today. TGiF is about teenagers raising money for charities. It creates awareness among young people and, at the same time, encourages enjoyable and safe events in a controlled environment.

Events will be held every three months and support a different charity each time.

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New stadium up and running The 'Red Rockets' kitted up for tip off night at the new stadium at GSC. Official Opening... ► page 3

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Kids Corner FROM the Editor’s Desk with Bryan Power

The GREAT Centre had the very pleasant experience in early May of hosting two work experience students from Gisborne Secondary College. Alyssa Muscat and Celine Rotty made a fine impression and completed several writing tasks, including planning and administering a survey on dining out in Gisborne (see page 18).

Work experience is a terrific program and the volunteers at the Centre are delighted to be a part of it.

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

The official openings of the new Macedon Ranges Health building and the new stadium at Gisborne Secondary College were occasions of great excitement and pride for all of the people who worked so hard to bring them to fruition. If you have

not yet had the opportunity to see them I urge you to do so; you are sure to be very impressed.

As well, more is on the way. The construction of the pavilion at the New Gisborne netball complex is under way and the light towers at Gardiner Reserve have been installed and are in operation.

What will be next!

Photographer Ron Weste 5426 3322 Secretary/Treasurer Ian Boyd 0417 059 525 phyllian@bigpond.com

Corinne Shaddock is editor I’m taking a break for the next couple of editions but will be leaving you in the safe editorial hands of Mount Macedon resident Corinne Shaddock, who will be known to many of you through her involvement with the Gisborne Singers. Corinne has asked me to send an occasional report of my wanderings – but she might not be able to squeeze them into our always packed editions!

See you in September.

Bryan

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The Gardiner Reserve club rooms are converted into an underage nightclub and they dance for four hours!

Gisborne Cricket Club and Gisborne Football Netball Club allow us to use the rooms. Without their support this event could not go ahead and we cannot thank them enough.

Our next event is scheduled for August when TGiF will be supporting beyondblue, who work to reduce the impact of anxiety, depression and suicide in the community.

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A new Midweek Ladies Netball Competition kicked off at the stadium on Wednesday May 13 with 16 teams entered.

The regular Councillor's Column will resume next month.

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

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

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

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.

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Each month's edition will come up in the search results.

Education Minister James Merlino and College Captain Matt Spargo unveil the plaque, as Mayor Jennifor Anderson watches on.

The spectacular stadium will be used jointly by the school and local sporting groups.

A stadium for Gisborne – at last!

State Education Minister James Merlino officially opened the new stadium at Gisborne Secondary College on May 20, after community sports organisations had their tip off night on April 27.

The official ceremony was conducted

by College Captain Matt Spargo, ViceCaptain Hannah Barker and Sport Captains Anneliese Brancatisano and Shannon Kirkpatrick, who welcomed guests including federal and state politicians and local councillors, and spoke on behalf of the school.

Vice-captain Hannah Barker speaks during the opening ceremony.

Hard work pays off for local community This has been a long time coming!

An indoor stadium in Gisborne has been talked about for years. Many attempts were made over time but in mid-2009, the Gisborne Bulldogs Basketball Club, Macedon Ranges Netball Association and a community representative met to figure out how to get this project up and moving. Then followed much rallying, planning and effort by many volunteer members of the community.

Our young basketballers and netballers collected petitions, handed

Guests at the official opening included federal MP Rob Mitchell, left, Mayor Jennifer Anderson, Deputy Premier and Education Minister James Merlino and Cr Russell Mowatt.

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out flyers at the Gisborne Market, got dragged to council meetings and posed for numerous newspaper photos.

Committee members lobbied politicians, got letters of support and pledges from all sections of the community and attended meeting after meeting.

Our community saw the need and was willing to fight for this outcome. It was at times hard work, time-consuming and frustrating but with equal measure of achievement and satisfaction.

It was worth every bit of effort to

see this new joint-use stadium come into existence and to know that our community and Gisborne Secondary College students will be well served into the future.

The Shire Council and the community developed a wonderful working partnership.

The result proves that you should never underestimate the dream of a community and its desire to achieve for the benefit of others.

Helen Gray

Those who drove efforts to establish the stadium, L-R: Rebecca Bridgman, Robyn Baker, Helen Gray, Carmen Hemphill, Claudia Lowe, Lisa Russ, Natalie Coakley and Michelle O’Gorman, pictured at the tip off evening on April 27. (Absent – David Williamson).

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Kids Corner

Quiz

1 When did the first episode of The

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2 The perimeter of a circle is also known as what?

3 What’s the name of the turtle in the Disney movie Finding Nemo?

4 What is the biggest planet in our solar system?

How many differences can you find?

5 Complete the song title from The Lego Movie: ‘Everything is....’

6 Who hosted the last FIFA World Cup? (Answers at bottom of page)

Jokes and riddles Q: What do you call a dingo that has disappeared?

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Kinder children join in Anzac commemorations The change of season from autumn to winter presents us with many learning opportunities at Gisborne Kindergarten. Fallen autumn leaves provide lots of natural resources that we can ◄Handmade poppies adorn the children's display.

recycle to facilitate learning.

The natural environment in our outdoor playspace has provided lots of materials with which to provide activities for the children to learn.

These activities have been aimed at developing a range of different developmental areas including fine and gross

motor skills and cognitive learning.

We also provided an Anzac wreath for the Anzac Day march. We made poppies which then contributed to the wreath.

It is important for the children to acknowledge historical events.

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A: Post office Q: What do you call a cheese that isn’t yours?

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A: An envelope Q: What do you call Batman after he’s been run over?

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Answers: 1. December 17, 1989 2. Circumference 3. Crush 4. Jupiter 5. Awesome 6. Brazil.

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My dad loves ebay – he's sold his homing pigeons three times already this month!

Cut and Paste team Here's the cheery team of Grade 6s at Mt Macedon Primary School that helped put this Gazette edition together.

L-R: Michaela, Ethan, Thomas, Ben, Ellie and Elli.

New Gisborne Playgroup will be swinging The playgroup recently received a grant from Bendigo Bank to help fund our new all-accessible nest swing.

We are confident that the children are going to love the new addition and are pleased our outdoor area will be more accessible and fun for children not able to use the traditional swings.

It will go nicely in our play yard which is a huge part of what makes our playgroup great.

Recently we were reminded what a beautiful community we have

in Gisborne after an unfortunate event.

Some much-loved trikes went missing from our hall grounds and were found in town. The family that found the trikes were honest and posted on a local Facebook group about their find.

Because of their honesty, social media and our community, we were able to get our trikes back.

Are you looking for somewhere to hold your next pre-school-aged weekend party or a venue to hold evening meetings? Our beautiful hall is available for hire.

We are always happy to have new members join our playgroup and currently hold 20 sessions a week.

For all enquiries please email newgisborneplaygroup@gmail.com

Local man to crown Tongan king

By Rosemary Davies Local identity D’Arcy Wood has been chosen as the person to crown the new King of Tonga, King George Tupou VI, on July 4.

D’Arcy and his family have had strong connections with Tonga and its people for years. D’Arcy’s parents were missionaries there during the 1920s and D’Arcy was born in Tonga.

“It’s a big surprise to be asked, as my actual time there has been very short. I left at the age of four months and returned for a break in the 1990s,” he said.

D’Arcy was ordained in the Methodist Church in 1966 and was a minister until his retirement in 2000, when he moved to Gisborne.

He thinks there are probably three main reasons why the Tongans have chosen him to crown the King.

Firstly, his family has had a connection with the region for many years. When the new king was High Commissioner in the 1990s he and his wife were part of the congregation in the Canberra church where D’Arcy was a minister at the time.

Secondly, the Tongans always have a minister of the church crown their

D'Arcy Wood is looking forward to the honour of crowning Tonga's new king. kings. It has to be a foreigner because in Tongan culture the king's head is sacred and no Tongan is permitted to touch it.

The last king was crowned in 2009 by the Anglican Bishop of the South Pacific.

It is clear that the King of Tonga is a Christian king. The service of coronation there is modelled very strongly on that of the British monarchy and the Tongans are very traditional people.

Finally, the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga plays a very important role in the country. Tonga therefore has a close association with both the Methodist and Uniting Church. D’Arcy was President

of the Uniting Church of Australia from 1991 to 1994, which gives him another connection.

D’Arcy said the coronation service will include anointing with oil, the presentation of a bible, the placing of the crown and the new king taking an oath, before the service ends with a communion.

It will take several hours and will be held at the Centenary Church at Nuku’alofa, the capital of Tonga. There is generally feasting – something Tongans love – and no doubt there will also be plenty of the traditional drink kava consumed as part of the celebrations.

The Gazette will hopefully catch up with D’Arcy on his return from Tonga to share his account of this unique experience!

King Tupou VI, right, will be crowned on July 4.

Gardiner upgrade reaches first milestone The Gardiner Reserve Community Project is delighted to report that Stage One of the upgrade is nearing completion.

The light poles were erected in mid-May and you might have noticed Gardiner Reserve lit up, as the lights needed to run for 100 hours as a condition Four of the Gisborne Rookies watch with fascination as one of the light towers is lifted into place. of their first use.

The resurfacing of the netball court and the surrounding service to be televised. and we hope to finalise the quote soon. landscaping are now complete. The At the Anzac Day clash between GisAnd lastly, we expect delivery of court is at competition standard and our fundraising pavers this month. We borne and Golden Square, the comour netballers are enjoying their new munity was given a glimpse of what to thank the wider community and busisurroundings. expect of our new screen/scoreboard. nesses for their great support for that.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE Proudly sponsored by the Rotary Club of Gisborne

Local groups continue generosity

IGA store manager Daniel Muscat presents a cheque to Gisborne CFA: Back, from left: Daniel Muscat, brigade secretary Henry Neal, and Wally Veitch. Front: Dawn Whittall, Steve Blaker and Tom Ruff.

Morgan’s IGA supports Gisborne CFA GREAT gives to Windarring A selection of photos of some of the many items the Windarring disability support organisation has bought due to the generosity of The GREAT Association (Gisborne Region Events Activities & Tourism).

A grateful Windarring says that "They have made a significant difference to the outcomes and enjoyment experienced by our participants."

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On Tuesday April 28, Morgan's Supa IGA Gisborne continued its support for the CFA when store manager Daniel Muscat presented the Gisborne Brigade with a donation of $2,221 as part of IGA's statewide Community

Chest program.

This donation will go towards maintenance and upgrade of essential fire-fighting equipment to enable the Gisborne Fire Brigade to continue to support the Gisborne and surrounding communities.

Throughout the year in our district, extraordinary generosity is exhibited by individuals, businesses and community groups for causes both local and further afield. Here are three of the beneficiaries.

Bendigo Bank helps Mt Macedon brigade The generous volunteer fire fighters of the Mt Macedon Fire Brigade have received a grant of $2,600 for two new chainsaws from the Gisborne & District Community Bank branch of the Bendigo Bank.

The new chainsaws will be used during bushfires, at motor vehicle accidents, and for clearing roads after storms and high winds as required.

Rotary celebrates

38 years in Gisborne Gisborne Rotary Club celebrated its 38th anniversary in May with a family fun night at the Gisborne Golf Club.

The club was chartered on May 17, 1977, and has since carried out many local and international humanitarian and community projects using the skills and connections of its members.

Back then Rotary was a men-only affair made up of professionals and businessmen. In 1995 Gisborne was one of the first Rotary Clubs in Australia to (controversially) admit women members. How things have changed – now anyone can join Rotary so long as they want to contribute to their community in small or large measure through ‘service above self’.

Club president Andrew Hall, ownermanager of Gisborne Power Products, says the club has achieved a huge amount over the years across more projects than he can count. Small projects They range from small things such as running fund-raising barbecues and visiting lonely elderly citizens in their homes for a chat, to bigger jobs including constructing community facilities, operating a global MS Awareness project, working overseas on humanitarian aid projects and participating in Rotary’s Global Polio Eradication Program.overseas student exchanges, Andrew said the Rotary Club welcomed new members anytime – call 5428 4483.

Barry Wills, Rotary Club of Gisborne

Gisborne Branch Manager Susan Tresidder said the bank was delighted to support the Mt Macedon Brigade in this way.

“As a Community Bank branch, we support local emergency services however we can, as they provide such a valuable service to our community," she said.

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Bryan Smith, left, and Jeremy Clare of Mt Macedon Brigade are all smiles with one of the new chainsaws.

Winter's a time to rethink diet and exercise regime Take Off Weight Naturally (TOWN) Club There is a definite chill in the air and with the shorter days we are tempted to hibernate and not exercise. We also find ourselves indulging in comfort and rich foods to combat Di Egan the cold. On average a person may gain 1-2kg over the cooler months. Therefore it is important to re6

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think your exercise and diet and integrate some positive changes in these winter months.

The good news is that there are lots of ways of exercising that don’t involve braving the elements.

Why not join a virtual health club, catch up with a friend for a walk instead of over coffee or use some of your lunch break to go for a walk. A 15-minute walk daily adds up to 300 calories a week.

At Gisborne TOWN we work together

to meet the changes required to our exercise and food regime over the winter months. So come along and join us because if you want to change you need to make changes, which is much easier to do in a supportive group environment.

We meet from 6pm to 7pm on Monday nights at the Gisborne Bowling Club. For more information contact Kathy on 5428 1334 or Carmel on 5428 3856.

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The Gisborne fountain – one of many successful Rotary Club community partnership projects.

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It gets toad away!

Trivia, but not trivial, tea date

Gisborne CFA junior program

Restoring old photos

The Friends held a trivia afternoon tea at our May meeting. Joan was our Quiz Master and really had us scratching our heads for some of the answers.

Did you know that the new baby gorilla at Melbourne Zoo is called Kanzi?

No? Well, come along and join us at 1.30pm on the first Friday of each month – you will have fun, learn lots of new things and raise some funds for the wonderful work of Red Cross. We raised $145 at our Trivia day.

At our next meeting we will have a local member of Victoria Police talking to us about the drug ice (crystal methamphetamine).

Jean Dixon With so much in the news about this problem we hope this will be a chance to educate and inform our members and friends. The meeting will be on June 5 in the Seniors’ Rooms.

Young people between 11 and 15 can join the CFA through the Junior Volunteer Development Program.

The Gisborne Fire Brigade has been promoting the JVDP for a number of years and it is a great way for young people to get involved and contribute to the community.

Lieutenant Bevan Moody and Fire Fighter Brent Hunter, who manage the Junior Program for the brigade, say it is an excellent way for kids to learn team building and practical skills.

As well as focusing on firefighting skills and equipment, the program includes excursions, community service, first aid, sporting and social activities. If you are interested in joining please email info@gisbornecfa.com or call 5428 2596 and leave a message.

For more information visit www.gisbornecfa. com or www.cfa.vic.gov.au

The next meeting of the Gisborne Genealogical Group group should prove of interest to all people researching their family history.

All of us have family photos that have been passed down through the generaLyn Hall tions, but some of them are not of the best quality or have been damaged over the years. Lisa Unsworth from Snapshot Photos, Gisborne, spends a lot of her time restoring old photos and she will be the guest speaker at our meeting on Thursday June 25.

The meeting will be held in the Family History Room adjoining the Gisborne Library at 7.30pm. (Lisa will also be running a scrapbooking workshop during Family History Month in August. More details in the August Gazette.)

Supper and time to chat will follow the meeting.

Visitors are always welcome – $2 donation please.

Jean Dixon

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Oxfam appreciates local generosity for disasters

CFA warns: As heaters crank up, so does fire risk

There have recently been two natural disasters: The cyclone in Vanuatu and the earthquake in Nepal with its continuing aftershocks.

These events have been devastating and the needs of those peoples continue.

The Oxfam group conducted appeals at the Village Shopping Centre, and during the short time we were there in March the community donated $300 to the Vanuatu appeal, which the Oxfam Group made up to a donation of $1250.

On May 1 the group again appealed to the community, who donated almost $1500 on that day.

Oxfam maintains an on-ground presence at such disasters, and the money donated readily finds its use in response to such human suffering. The group wishes to thank those who gave, without solicitation, to assist in relief.

And a special thank you to the unknown young man who gave a coffee to a tired volunteer. The whole day was heartening for us all.

Winter is the highest risk period for residential fires and heating equipment including electric heaters, gas heaters and wood fires contribute to this risk. Poorly maintained gas fires can cause deadly carbon monoxide poisoning. Having your heaters checked and in good working condition, together with careful and correct use will greatly reduce the danger these appliances present.

Another common mistake is drying clothes near heaters and fireplaces. Clothes should be kept at least one metre from the heat source.

Last year the CFA attended 1,650 house fires across the state, tragically resulting in 16 deaths.

But that’s just part of the story. There are also countless injuries and traumatised families.

There are a number of ways you can prepare for a safe winter: Wood fires: check that chimneys are clean and place a guard around open fires.

Gas heaters: ensure they are serviced annually by a qualified serviceman.

Electric heaters: check for damage to electrical cords, always place the heater in a safe location where it can’t be tipped over, never leave the heater unattended, and ensure the heater is fitted with a safety guard to protect children and pets.

For more home fire safety information visit www. cfa.vic.gov.au

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News from Serious dog attacks in Gisborne Over the past few weeks Council has investigated a number of serious dog attacks in Gisborne in which stock have been killed and people seriously injured.

Dogs that are not adequately confined run the risk of being hit by cars, fighting with other dogs or being involved in attacks on other animals or people.

Under the Domestic Animals Act 1994, dog owners must securely confine dogs to their property.

This means your yard must have a closed gate and an escape-proof fence that your dog cannot jump over, get under or through.

If your dog is involved in a serious dog attack, it will most likely be seized and impounded and you may be prosecuted.

Dog attacks cause an incredible amount of stress and anxiety. They are distressing for all concerned, both victims of an attack and the dog owner. If you have concerns about a dog at large or witness a dog attack, please report it to Council on 5422 0333.

Next year's budget The budget for 2015-16 proposes $54 million in expenditure on services and a record $19 million capital works program, including a $3.7 million Early Learning Centre in Gisborne, new sporting pavilions at Dixon Field and at the netball complex in New Gisborne, and an outdoor play space at Swinburne Avenue Kindergarten.

There will be a 4.8% increase in rates which equates to about $84 for a median-valued home.

The budget will be finalilsed on Wednesday June 17.

Healthy, safe wastewater systems for bulk of Mt Macedon

Mt Macedon Primary School Captains Ben Shaw and Isabella Bergodaz join Mayor Cr Jennifer Anderson, Western Water Managing Director Graham Holt and MP Mary-Anne Thomas at the completion announcement.

More than 80 properties in Mount Macedon now have healthy, safe wastewater systems, with the introduction of a new sewer system to over 30 properties, and the upgrade of many private septic systems.

The project has been implemented through a partnership between Western Water and Macedon Ranges Shire Council, through funding from the State Government.

Council’s role has been to coordinate the upgrade of private septic systems in the town that posed a risk to health and/or the environment.

Nearly 50 properties are now compliant with EPA requirements, with a further seven properties to be completed between now and the end of June.

Calling young musicians...

Battle of the Bands – Register now!

Registrations are now open for bands, solo acts and duos interested in competing in the Macedon Ranges annual Battle of the Bands to be held on August 1 in Kyneton.

The winner receives a cash prize and will go through to the regional finals to be held later this year.

To register, email mits@mrsc. vic.gov.au, call 5422 0242 or find us on Facebook, facebook.com/ MacedonRangesYouth

Main town centre works at Gisborne completed

Free workshop for event and festival organisers

Free workshops for community groups

Streetscape works are complete along Brantome and Hamilton Streets in Gisborne. The $400,000 project involved construction works between the National Australia Bank and the IGA Supermarket and was jointly funded by the State Government and Council.

Works included feature seating, speed humps, new asphalt footpaths, installation of improved tree pits, and upgrade of drainage.

Council can now install additional street furniture such as outdoor seating, bicycle hoops and street trees.

These works will be completed by the end of June.

A free workshop will be held on Monday June 22 to support event organisers with planning and running events and festivals in the shire.

The workshop will take place from 6.30pm to 8.30pm in Council’s Gisborne office at 40 Robertson Street.

Topics include marketing and grant support, permits, traffic management plans, road closures and rubbish bins.

Bookings are essential. Please visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/business-events, email ecodevadmin@mrsc.vic. gov.au or call 5421 9616.

Do you work or volunteer for a Neighbourhood House, sporting group, ‘Friends of’ group, hall committee, arts or craft group, historical society, youth support group, or other community organisation?

Council is excited to offer two free workshops for community groups in June and July covering grants and funding, and marketing and media.

For workshop dates and to register your interest, please contact Emilie Byrne, Community Projects Officer on ebyrne@mrsc.vic.gov.au or 5422 0206.

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Grave restored at Macedon Cemetery The Macedon Cemetery Trustees conducted a ceremony on Anzac Day, a component of which was the laying of a wreath on the grave of the McDougall sisters.

An article in the Gisborne Gazette of December 2014, headed Service and Sacrifice and one of a series that detailed local people who served in the First World War, prompted the restoration of the grave.

The grave was sadly in need of attention and the photos at right show the remarkable difference that was made.

A plaque was placed on the headstone. It reads:

"Service and Sacrifice

In commemoration of World War 1 Nurses Mary Isabella McDougall 1885-1974 / Interred here / and her

May book winners

Book Prize 1▲ Kimberley Wade with her prize from Book Bonding.

Kimberley was at the Anzac Day ceremony to honour her grandfather.

Before and after: the McDougall grave at Macedon.

sister Catherine Agnes McDougall 1889-1976.

Anzac Centenary 1915-2015".

A Lone Pine seedling (supplied

by the Cemeteries and Crematoria Association of Victoria) was planted nearby and a wreath was laid at a newly installed stone commem-

Learning about reserve's history It has been an amazing jourestablished orchard and ney for the Friends of Daly rose garden.

Nature Reserve in continuThe next stage will be ing to research and restore in honour of the Aborigithis beautiful nature reserve. nal cultural heritage of the UL Daly organised that site with a bush tucker garthis treasure be kept for pasden which we hope can be sive recreation for the resiused as a venue for sharing dents of Gisborne. of the culture of Australia’s He was also instrumenUlick Lord Daly first people. tal in the establishment of Image courtesy Gisborne The bushland to the & Mount Macedon Gisborne’s Bush Nursing Districts Historical Society east will be managed in Hospital among many other the same manner as the beneficial projects for the nature reserve. township.

The heritage garden and orchard The heritage garden and orchard will continue to be a great asset to the plans are progressing well and we community. are working with council to establish Helen Radnedge a sensitively designed kitchen garden dalyreserve@hotmail.com to enhance the heritage aspect of the

Western Water calls for customer feedback Book Prize 2▲ Geoff and Nicole Harry with daughters Ava, Olivia and Emma who claimed the second April book prize provided by Book Bonding.

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Western Water has increased opportunities for customers to have their say in an effort to get feedback from a broader range of people.

Customers can sign up for Western

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orating the Anzac Centenary.

Wendy Royle on behalf of the Macedon Cemetery Trustees

MP to be guest speaker Macedon Ranges U3A Nearing the end of this year's first semester, we continue with our usual range of interesting guest speakers on Monday mornings and our wideranging discussion groups after lunch.

That's the chance for anyone to agree or disagree about whether Master Chef is as good as last year or to tell the group about a book they should all be searching for at the library.

Our last Monday this term is June 22, when our special guest will be MaryAnne Thomas, recently elected to State Parliament for this district.

Mary-Ann will speak about her experience of being an MP. Members of the public are welcome to attend and to share in a light lunch provided by our members afterwards. We do ask you to let us know if you're attending, for catering purposes. Phone Jo on 5427 1909.

July will mark the 25th anniversary of the founding of our branch, and there will be a special celebration. Watch this space for news!

We meet in the Seniors room (next to the Library) in Gisborne.

Jo Clancy

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING Proudly sponsored by Macedon Ranges Health

Op Shop winter sale... come and see for yourself Come in to the wonderful Op Shop Cottage in Hamilton Street because for the full month of June you can fill a bag with clothes from selected racks for only $5.

Ladies, men’s, children’s and babies.

Come in and have a chat with our wonderful volunteers, look around and find a bargain.

All funds raised support Gisborne Oaks.

Donations of clothing, bric-a-brac and small furniture items are very welcome.

Unfortunately we cannot accept electrical goods or large furniture.

You'll find us next to Saint Mary Medical Centre in Hamilton Street, Gisborne.

Faye and Meg prepare for the winter sale.

Gunther with his volunteer award, pictured with MRH HR Coordinator Calida Hawkins and Volunteer Coordinator Alexandra Clare.

MRH rewards staff excellence

Award for volunteer who does more than his fair share When we’re fully operational and working on community projects, most of our Shedmen are volunteers one way or another.

But there are a few “official” volunteers who also contribute to the administration of the Shed and the welfare of fellow Shedmen.

This includes induction of new members, ensuring member safety, researching and buying equipment and materials, liaising with other sheds and developing community partnerships, just to name a few.

It’s quite a list.

Shedman Gunther Behrendt is something of an evangelist when it comes to Men’s Sheds and does way more than his fair share of volunteering in our shed. We appreciate his contribution so much, we nominated him for a Macedon Ranges Health volunteer award. He was also shortlisted for the State Minister for Health 2015 Outstanding Volunteer Achievement Awards.

So next time you see Gunther, aside from congratulating him, ask him about the benefits of being a volunteer. Our community offers many opportunities for you to get the same sort of satisfaction from helping others in all sorts of ways.

All you have to do is volunteer!

Primary Care Manager Yvonne Campbell helped prepare the special breakfast.

Celebration of nurses Macedon Ranges Health was delighted to host a breakfast for our nurses and carers on Tuesday May 12 – International Nurses Day. The gym was transformed into a breakfast room with a delightful table of treats providing a sumptuous start to the day.

Those staff attending to our residents and clients during the morning were not forgotten, with breakfast snack boxes distributed.

Yvonne Campbell (Primary Care Manager) was delighted to celebrate the morning with staff. “We here at MRH are fortunate to have such dedicated nurses and care workers. It is nice to have a day that recognises them.”

The Macedon Ranges Health Monthly Excellence Award Program recognises employees who make a special contribution to our organisation, CEO Don Tidbury services, presents Eryl Phillips residents, clients with her award. and the community. We want our employees to feel valued, acknowledged and recognised for achieving great results.

Our latest recipient is Eryl Phillips, Lifestyle Enhancement Program team member in residential aged care.

Eryl was nominated for her interactive, sincere and professional approach to her role.

The way Eryl is able to encourage resident participation and promote activities is admirable.

Eryl started at MRH about six years ago.

She loves live music and is known by close friends as ‘pixie the crazy star dust child’.

She adores her dog Jessie May and is described by those who know her as sincere and kind-hearted.

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Minister officially opens MRH centre Federal Health Minister Sussan Ley officially opened the rebuilt Macedon Ranges Health Centre in Gisborne on May 6.

The opening followed the special community day in April. The centre has been operating since April 22.

It provides a range of health care services including allied health, district nursing, home care, health promotion, a new GP clinic, specialist medical services and pathology.

A pharmacy is scheduled to open in July.

Yvonne Campbell, left, CEO Don Tidbury, Health Minister Sussan Ley and MRH Chairman John Wauchope tour the centre.

Insomnia – What it is and what you can do Insomnia is when you regularly find it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep.

You may have trouble getting to sleep initially, you may be able to fall asleep but may not be able to stay asleep or you may wake up in the middle of the night and not be able to go back to sleep for a long time.

Many people experience two of these problems or even all three.

Most people have experienced insomnia at some stage in their life.

What can cause insomnia?

- Stress at work or in your personal life - Depression - A friend or loved one passing away - Some medications and drugs, caffeine, alcohol or smoking - Anxiety and worrying, including worrying about not getting enough sleep.

- Chronic pain How does it affect people?

Chronic insomnia may lead to chang-

es in mood, lack of motivation and energy and irritability. When you’re drowsy, it may make you feel tense and preoccupied, and the worry over your inability to sleep can add to this.

Ways to help in getting a normal sleeping pattern You should seek help if your insomnia has become a pattern, or if you often feel fatigued or unrefreshed during the day and it interferes with your daily life.

Here are a few ways to help get back to a regular sleeping pattern: - Don’t nap during the day - Cut down on smoking and drinking alcohol - Avoid tea, coffee and other caffeinated drinks before bed - Avoid strenuous exercise before bedtime - Do something to relax, such as meditate or have a warm bath - Only go to bed if you feel sleepy - Stop reading, worrying or watching TV / using mobile phones/tablets in bed - If you can’t sleep, get up, go to another room and do something else until you feel sleepy again - Get up at the same time every morning regardless of how much sleep you have had.

For further information see www. sleephealthfoundation.org.au www. snoreaustralia.com.au

Auxiliary members enjoy Spud Lunch

Gisborne Auxiliary members recently enjoyed the annual Vision Australia Spud Luncheon held by the Kyneton Auxiliary. They were inspired by a young man who spoke about recently becoming vision impaired and the excellent assistance given

to him by Vision Australia and how he is now moving on with a positive attitude.

A reminder to all members that our next meeting will be held on Tuesday June 30 at the Gisborne Masonic Hall at 1.30pm.

During the recent Volunteers’ Week I was reminded of how much we value our members who willingly give of their time to support vari-

ous fundraising events; their support is greatly appreciated. We are now in our 83rd year!

If you would Elaine Millar like to join us, simply come along to our next meeting or for further details phone the secretary, Elaine Millar, on 5428 2522.

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‘Betty’s Boop’ with Betty Doolan We met the poppy challenge by making 1,500 poppies that stretch end to end in the Gisborne Oaks.

Right up till the counting stopped, residents were still making poppies; I wish everyone could come down and see them.

I have a confession between you and me. I was going to knit poppies but when I finished I must have gone wrong with the pattern so next I tried the crepe paper ones but I needed another hand, so down to the $2 shop. I bought artificial flowers, cut the yellow centres out and painted the centres black. So I felt really guilty having my photo taken in front of a giant poppy on the wall for the last edition!

A big thankyou to New Gisborne Primary School children who made a beautiful wall hanging of poppies with “Lest we forget” for the centre. Well done!

The children told us the white poppies were for the women killed in the wars and purple was for the animals. Residents thought this was a wonderful idea.

And a special thankyou to the children at Holy Cross Primary School who also contributed an enormous number of poppies to our walls. For Anzac Day the Life Enhancement Program staff had decorated the room with red and white poppies and rosemary (each resident received a small sprig of rosemary tied with mauve ribbon). The LEP staff do a wonderful job, not only Anzac Day, but all year long so on behalf of the residents, our heartfelt thanks.

When residents came down for breakfast on Mother’s Day they were met with a rainbow of colours. The CWA had knitted lovely coloured shawls for each of the ladies. A big thankyou to these wonderful ladies that always remember us.

Recently I wanted to go to Sunbury and my youngest grand-daughter Clare offered to come with me. I told her what it was like when I was a young girl. Clare looked shocked when I told her that if I went out at night I had to be home at 9pm. It was a beaut day and I am sure we will go out another day.

Stay safe, Betty.

Beautiful poppies on the walls at the Gisborne Oaks.

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ARTS in the RANGES Artist Max Meldrum (photograph courtesy National Archives of Australia).

The world of Meldrumites and tonal realism ADFAS (Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society) The Meldrum Circle was a group of painters who studied under Max Meldrum, a brilliant painter who developed and taught a strict theory of tonal realism in Melbourne from 1913 to his death in 1955.

The Circle included Colin Colahan, who was born at Woodend in 1897. Colahan is represented by 90 works in the Australian War Memorial, painted while he was an official war artist in London from 1942 to 1945.

Tonal realism spread to Sydney and abroad. The Woodend connection continues today, through Woodend Art Group tonal realists including Helen Atherton and John Vander Reest.

You are invited to enter the tantalising world of the Meldrum Circle and tonal realists when Melbourne academic Dr Garry Kinnane presents ‘The Meldrum Circle and Modernity’ to ADFAS Central Victoria members and guests at Kyneton Town Hall.

When: Thursday June 18, 7 for 7.30pm, Kyneton Town Hall. Cost: $30. Lecture includes delicious supper afterwards with local wine. $150 membership for the series of eight monthly lectures and other arts events.

More information: call 5348 7629 or 0408 517 485 or email adfascenvic@gmail.com Norma Aplin, ADFAS Central Vic secretary, 0419 234 012

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Woodend Winter Arts Festival

Macedon Ranges Scottish Country Dancers

Be quick now if you wish to book for a ticketed event at this wonderful festival, June 5 – 8.

To see the full program, get yourself a brochure or go to www. woodendwinterarts@gmail.com woodendwinterarts@gmail.com Bookings can be made on 0447 570 327 (9am-5pm Tuesday to Saturday) or at info@wwaf.org.au

Several new members have joined us this year and are really enjoying learning our style of dancing. As of Thursday June 4 we will be at bigger premises at Buffalo Stadium in Woodend.

We meet every Thursday afternoon from 1 to 3pm; new and experienced dancers are welcome to join us anytime.

For more details phone Meg on 5427 1100.

Pollyphonics Choir to visit Gisborne Uniting Church A warm welcome is extended to all to hear the Pollyphonics Choir at the Gisborne Uniting Church at 2pm on Sunday, June 21.

The choir, led by musical director Polly Christie, will perform A Little Jazz Mass by Bob Chilcott, a selection of well-loved tunes, gospel songs and world music folk songs. Proceeds from the concert will go to the Gisborne Secondary College Chaplaincy Fund.

Afternoon tea will follow the concert.

Cost is $25 adults, $20 concession/student.

Enquiries to Isobelle on 5428 2275 or Maree on 5428 3852.

– Maree Clarke

Crafty people wanted at Gisborne library Gisborne Library's Winter Program has the catchy name of Have Ewe Any Wool? The library, in partnership with the Macedon Ranges Spinners & Fibre Group, will host three sessions in July demonstrating all aspects of fleece and fibre handicrafts including knitting, crochet, spinning, embroidery and weaving.

There will be a day, an evening and a special blanket assembly night session. Wool, needles and patterns can be supplied but feel free to bring your own.

There will be a Drop In group on Friday afternoons with hot chocolate and cake where you can join other like-minded crafters as they knit or crochet scarves, squares and a friendly chat.

There will also be a Knit-A-Row-and-Go project while you wait. The completed scarves and blankets will be donated to the needy throughout the Macedon Ranges. For details on dates and times, please contact the library on 5428 3962.

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We feature unique handcrafted garments, scarves, hats and jewellery. See how our artists use their imagination for the finale, themed Fire and Ice! Enjoy a champagne afternoon tea while our models show you our lovely knits, recycled pieces, silk velvets and unusual art garments. All pieces are for sale.

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Members of the Young Voices of Macedon choir performed well in a concert at Eltham in March.

Young Voices happy with fine performance On Sunday March 3 a contingent from Young Voices of Macedon travelled to Montsalvat, Eltham, to participate in Choral@Montsalvat, a large choral festival.

Other choirs present included the Melbourne Chamber Choir, Melbourne Women’s Choir, Melbourne Welsh Male Voice Choir, Cranbourne Chorale, Yarra Gospel Choir and choirs from Haileybury College and Greenhills and Watsonia North Primary Schools.

Separately and together our

“Vivo” and “Cantabile” groups presented a challenging program of 20 minutes, culminating in a stunning performance of the South African anti-apartheid song Senzenina, the solo part sung by Vivo director Lizanne Richards.

The Cantabile group also had the pleasant experience of performing Five Eyes by C Armstrong Gibbs with the senior choir of Watsonia North Primary School.

As well as the valuable experience and enthusiastic reception from a

large audience, the children and their families enjoyed hearing other choirs and the beautiful surroundings of Montsalvat. Perfect weather allowed for a picnic lunch and exploration of the grounds.

At the time of the Gazette going to press, the choir was preparing to sing at the organ dedication service at the Church of the Resurrection, Macedon, on May 31.

For further information on the choir email sdggome@patash.com. au or phone 5426 4801.

Potters exhibit on Woodend festival weekend In conjunction with the Woodend Winter Arts Festival, the Macedon Ranges Potters are holding their annual exhibition at the Community Hub in Forest Street, opening on Saturday June 6 and running to Monday June 8. The group have exhibited together for many years, featuring a variety of quality work including

Young readers who are moving away from picture books and starting to enjoy reading chapter books on their own need books with rhyme, repetition, short syllable words, and use of short and long vowel sounds. Here are some ideas.

Fly guy, Rascal the Dragon, Boris and Dear Dragon are great series for those just starting to read on their own with only one or two sentences per page. More sentences but still in larger font can be found in series like Hey Jack or Billie B Brown by Sally Rippin and Ella and Olivia by Yvette Poshoglian who have fun adventures at home and school. A step up from this are Zac Power Spy School or EJ Spy School perfect for mystery lovers and Beast Quest Early Reader or Lily the Elf for fantasy fans.

Engaging reluctant readers into reading chapter books is easier with characters they like. Animal fans will enjoy Lulu Bell by Belinda Murrell about life next door to an animal hospital or Magic Animal Friends by Daisy Meadows which features talking animals – what fun! TV or movie fans will enjoy chapter book versions of Barbie, Hot Wheels, Smurfs, My Little Pony Star Wars, and Frozen.

Superhero books are also very popular so check out Superman, Spiderman and Avengers titles too.

For all the parents who adored Famous Five by Enid Blyton when they were young, they now come in shortened abridged chapter book versions with coloured illustrations. And of course don’t forget Dr Seuss who has many books all split into three reading level abilities, starting with favourites like Hop on Pop and One Fish Two Fish at the easiest level.

Active boys will love the sporting focus in series like Boyz Rule, Jake Maddox and Maxx Rumble.

Silver Shoes is a new series that features four different dance styles.

functional and sculptural forms.

Meet the Artists On the Saturday afternoon the artists will hold a “meet the artists” between 2pm and 4pm. All are invited to attend and enjoy the refreshments provided and talk to the artists about their work.

The exhibition will be open from 10am-4pm. Entry is free.

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Are you searching for that extra special wine or bubbly for an event, social occasion or gift? Why not ask Caz at the Woodend Wine Store and The Lounge – she is sure to have some tips on exactly what to choose.

After studying wine science at Charles Sturt University then spending several years working in wineries around Australia and New Zealand, Caz decided to go out on her own. Work experience and a degree had given her many ideas to implement in a business of her own.

Caz and her husband moved to Woodend in 2008. In 2011 she followed her dream and opened the Woodend Wine Store, then a short while later opened The Lounge next door. The focus is wine, wine education, quality customer service and sourcing boutique wines, craft beers and ciders from around Australia.

The Lounge is a great place for a girls' night out, a place to meet friends after dinner, or an intimate venue for a relaxed ‘tete a tete’.

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You can come into The Lounge via The Wine Store, select your wines, then choose from one of the range of imported French cheeses, terrines or pates to nibble on, then sit in the comfy chairs and relax a while.

The Wine Store supports a number of community and local groups. These include the local CFA, Pony Club, Gisborne Soccer Club and the Red Poppy Appeal.

There is plenty to discover about boutique wines with Caz and her team. The Wine Store and the Lounge hold regular workshops and free wine tastings every Friday from 4pm to 8pm. A special Grand Tasting is planned for October 10, so book now.

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Loss of valued member saddens group The members of Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art & Craft group are saddened by the passing of our valued member and immediate past President Marina Marina Roberts (Pip) Roberts.

Marina studied Arts at the Polytechnic, London, for five years and in her own words described herself as an art and craft 'jack of all trades and a master of none’!

Marina moved to Gisborne in 2008 and soon become involved in Phoenix, Probus and in Gentle Exercise and Warm Water Exercise classes and also helped out at the kids’ school as a class helper.

In between times Marina had a love of reading, and became very accomplished in cross stitch and making greeting cards which became very popular.

Marina will be sadly missed by all her friends in the Phoenix group, who are grateful for the lasting contribution she made and we shall especially miss her sharp wit and valued opinions.

Phoenix looks forward to QB exhibition

Talented spinner Ruth McLaine will be among the exhibitors at the Phoenix show.

Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art and Craft Group will again hold its popular exhibition and sales over the Queen’s Birthday weekend of June 5 to 8.

The exhibition will be at the Old Gisborne Courthouse.

The official opening will be on Friday evening at 7:30pm, and the exhibition will continue on Saturday from 10am, Sunday from 9am to 4pm and Monday from 10am to 4pm.

Entry is free, and all works are for sale.

One of the talented group members exhibiting will be local handweaver and spinner Ruth McLaine, who is a founding member of the Phoenix group.

Ruth has been involved in textiles since she was at

high school and she later studied at the Melbourne College of Textiles.

She has exhibited her work at various shows and exhibitions, including the Australian Sheep and Wool Show at Bendigo where she has won weaving and spinning prizes, and at the Victorian Agricultural Show where she won the 2014 State Final for Patchwork.

Ruth has also been a member of the Handweavers & Spinners Guild of Victoria and the Kyneton Handweavers & Spinners Group for more than 36 years.

For further exhibition details, contact Margaret Keen on 5428 2835 or visit our website at www.phoenixarts. weebly.com Russell Ball

Lots of laughs for Film Society

The Gisborne Singers, conducted by Stephen Brockman, in full flight at their May 17 Rossini concert. INSET: Bass soloist Manfred Pohlenz in a reverential 'Qoniam tu solus sanctus'.

Gisborne Singers delight with Rossini Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle Review by Melvyn Cann Thank you Stephen Brockman and The Gisborne Singers for bringing us Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle!

Think of this!

Rossini, acclaimed composer of opera buffa (comic opera), over 30 years in retirement, nearing death at the age of 71, sits down to write a Mass. He plaints, on completion: “Have I ... written sacred music or … damned music? I was born for opera buffa…” In short, “Am I buffoon

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or eternal soul?”

The Gisborne Singers, soloists and orchestra balanced the sacred and profane perfectly.

Lightness never dimmed holy purpose.

Highlights were soprano Lee Abrahmsen’s Crucifixus – a chilling passus et sepultus, mezzo-soprano Kirsten Boerema’s Qui tollis – a wrenching expression of supplication, tenor Robert Barbaro who melted my heart with the Adoramus te and blazoned God’s majesty forth in the Dominus Deo, and bass Manfred Pohlenz in a reverential Qoniam tu solus sanctus.

At the May meeting of the Macedon Ranges Film Society, laughter was the order of the evening as events unfolded in the hilarious 1996 film The Birdcage. Robin Williams and Nathan Lane play the outrageous duo, Armand and Albert.

Keeping with the tradition of MRFS in seeking out films of broad interest, June’s film strikes a different note altogether. The critically acclaimed documentary, Finding Vivian Maier, tells the story of a nanny who secretly took over 100,000 photographs that were discovered decades later in 2007 when her work turned up at an auction in Chicago. The film has been described as “an exciting electric current of discovery” which is a “haunting, powerful and fascinating tale”.

The Macedon Ranges Film Society meets on the second Wednesday of every month so this film will be shown on Wednesday, June 10 at 7.15pm in the Woodend Community Centre. Film notes are supplied and the film is followed by an informal supper. MRFS is a membership-based club so initial enquiries must be made by emailing mrfilmsociety@gmail.com or by phoning Christine on 5429 5452 or Lorraine on 5427 0921.

Christine Caley

The contributions of conductor, chorus and orchestra were full of similar highlights. They proved Rossini’s self-doubt unfounded – no buffoon he: he is an eternal soul. What more could one ask of a performance?

● New Patron The Gisborne Singers welcome Phyllis Boyd as their new Patron.

The choir is thrilled to have the support of such a dedicated community volunteer.

Phyllis Boyd

Jacky Willis (left) and Ineke Rilen discuss the DVDs on loan to Macedon Ranges Film Society members.

Outback images spark imaginations Paul Fletcher’s May presentation to the club meeting inspired many members to put wider exploration of our wonderful country on the bucket list.

His evocative images of the people and the scenery of the outback were awesome.

Coming up in June is our next judged competition, with two sections: Open, and a set subject topic, which is Sport and Action Photography. Andrew Leed from Bendigo Camera Club and Leeding Edge Photography will be the judge on that night.

On our technical night on June 15 we will be getting creative with Gwen Ford. She will be demonstrating many

KYNETON TOWN HALL comedy/drama

SEX WITH STRANGERS KYNETON TOWN HALL

Tuesday 16 June, 8pm

1300 888 802 or mrsc.vic.gov.au/buytickets A session on file management at the May tech night. Image by John Spring

ways to take and process images that are that little bit different!

Macedon Ranges Photographic Society meets twice a month at Riddells

Creek Neighbourhood House, 59 Main Road, Riddells Creek. Visit www. macedon-rangesphotography.org.au/ or our Facebook page.

A play for the 21st century. General admission. Full $35, conc. $30, groups 8+ $30.

KYNETON MUSEUM 2015 Arts & Cultural Events

MRAG member Annette Pattenden with her painting 'Seasons'.

Gisborne CWA makes gifts for nursing home residents The Creative Arts Expo held at Sunbury in May was successful and well attended. Congratulations to all participants.

Our meeting for May was interesting with a talk given by member Chris Caddaye on our country of study, Cameroon. She spoke on the food, education and culture which was all very informative.

We also had a guest speaker from Australian Coach Services.

For Mother’s Day our members made 51 bedcapes for the residents of the nursing homes. The gifts were very well received.

Coming up in August: To celebrate our Association Day, a floral arrangement demonstration will be given by Gisborne Cottage Flowers. Entry fee of $7 includes door prize and a delicious morning tea. All are welcome to attend on August 10 at 9.30am at the Masonic Lodge Hall.

If you have any enquiries, please ring Cheryl Liddy (Secretary) on 5428 3141.

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Exhibition runs 7 days a week, 11am–4pm

67 Piper Street Phone 1300 888 802 Exhibition: 5–21 June Open Monday to Sunday, 11am–4pm for this exhibition.

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MRAG sponsors festival June is a busy month for members of the Macedon Ranges Art Group with the Woodend Winter Arts Festival in full swing over the Queen’s Birthday weekend.

Once again MRAG, in conjunction with the Kyneton Art Group, is pleased to be an official sponsor of this fantastic festival of music, literature and visual arts. Our art exhibition is held during the festival June 5-8 from 10am to 4pm at the centrally located Woodend Bowling Club.

As well as viewing the

comprehensive display of paintings, sculptures and ceramics, visitors can warm up with a free coffee or tea and chat with our artists as they demonstrate their skills daily.

Entry is free.

For more information on MRAG activities including membership, life drawing, one-day workshops and plein air activities, please contact John York on 5427 1780 or 0417 506 934 or macedonrangesartgroup@ gmail.com or go to www. macedonrangesartgroup.com

exhibition

THE TEA COSY KYNETON MUSEUM, 67 Piper Street EXHIBITION: 26 June- 27 September 2015 Open Friday-Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Kids Corner

THE GREAT ASSOCIATION Gisborne reGion events Activities

tourism

Plant One On Me

GISBORNE

Work experience at GREAT Centre

OLDE TIME MARKET

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

Two students joined us for a week in early May. Here are their reports.

Ann-Maree (centre) with assistants Rhonda and Peter of Sunbury.

Stallholder profile

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Alyssa Muscat I’m a Year 10 student at Gisborne Secondary College. I chose to do my week of work experience at the Gisborne Gazette because I have an interest in journalism, literature and also a keen interest in photography.

My week at the GREAT centre has been a very enjoyable one. The volunteers were very lovely, enthusiastic and friendly people who taught me a lot and were great to work with.

Plant One On Me has a large area of plants and trees on display.

Alyssa, left, and Celine produced articles for this

Celine Rotty month’s Gazette.

I am a Year 10 student from Gisborne Secondary been bringing their well established trees and College and I did my work experience with the are all nice people and I felt welcomed and wasn’t Goldfields Honey has been providing shrubs to the market They drive Men’s and Women’s Headwear am pm for several years.

Gazette over excluded inWild the Trout’s work that is done here.

Australian honey varieties and honey- four days. I am not much of a writer isthink one it ofwas the many stallsexperience that is a regular down from their large irrigated property outside for the people but my experience at the Gazette was much better Overall I a GREAT and aat based products of Central Hamilton Street-Aitken Street the market.

Swan Hill and sleep the night in their truck before Victoria for over 20 years. than I thought it would be. The volunteers here really good choice for future year 10s to consider. *Please note dogs not permitted in They have setting up their ‘Plant One on Me’ four-stall spacebeen attending the Gisborne market precinct* Time Market for many years and in the grassed area beside HamiltonOlde Street. have educated their loyal customers One of the reasons they enjoy coming to about the many different types of honey, Gisborne is for the hilly change of scenery the their flavours and their health benefits.

Macedon Ranges affords comparedYouwith will the find good Macedon value and Ranges friendly Photographic Society flatness of the river country. service at the Goldfields Honey Stall GREAT Coming in June at Site 62 on the corner opposite the Mechanics Institute. Mention this at theseeing GREAT Centre article in the Gazette Centre and provide will beyour an Goldfields Honey will fill your own container own50container will fill it for $6 We interviewed people inand they GAZETTE volunteer exhibition and if you mention this article. per kilogram.

SURVEY Gisborne over the course sale of some of three days and came up of the fantastic with these results: photos and artworks of the ◙ How often do you buy a Macedon Ranges coffee/tea in Gisborne?

Photographic George Peart at the Centre.

28% of respondents had a Society coffee or tea every day, 20% had Windmill: image by Deborah Mullins George and Ann Peart have lived in Gisborne members. tea or coffee 2-4 times a week, 24% once a week and the market from Hamilton since 1976View andofhave brought upthe a family in the Club members have a huge variety of interests Street office.

28% hardly ever did. town.

Since George retired from the Education and use many different techniques to produce ◙ How often do you dine out in Gisborne?

Department in 1999, he and Ann have immersed their images so the collection will be eclectic.

22% dined out more than once a week, 26% went themselves in travelling local activities.

It’s well worth a visit to see the skills of our local out about once a week,18% about once a month and George is president of the Gisborne photographers.

34% hardly ever.

Bushwalking Club and a volunteer at the GREAT Membership is open to all so perhaps what you ◙ How often do you buy take-away food in Gisborne?

Centre.

He and Ann also distribute the Gazette in see will inspire your own photographic exploration.

6% of people bought take-away food every day, 24% the Willowbank Road area. have a diverse range of activities through the year of respondents bought it 2-4 times a week, 36% saidVisitorsWe browse among the stalls on Aitken Street. inaugural of Red the Ann hasThe involved herself presentation in Girl Guides, and welcome people at all levels of photographic once a week and 34% hardly ever.

Gisborne Gazette Award was made Cross and the Vision Australia Group. expertise: novice through to professional. last month to Gisborne Singers ◙ Are you aware of the Eating Out pages of the They are both keen skiers at Falls Creek where Visit www.macedon-ranges-photography.org. member Margaret Brockman.

Gazette? 62% of respondents were aware and 38% An enthusiastic teamauofor volunteers from the GREAT Association manages the they are part owners of awas chalet. our Facebook page.

Margaret awarded the prize of respondents said they had dined at the places

FirstAnn-Maree Sunday of every Short and month her partner Mick Cirillo have

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Goldfields Honey

Artists of the Month

Eating Out in Gisborne

Gazette award to Singers choir member

Who runs the Olde Time Market

Olde Time Market held on the first Sunday of each month, from 9am to 2pm.

Funds raised fromPhotographic the collection of stall fees are returned to the community in Society report, see ►p17 Alyssa Muscat & Celine Trotty, Yearand 10 GSC many varied ways, such as grants to community groups or sponsoring of community events.

Market Manager The GREAT Association and other volunteers also produce the monthly Gisborne 0431 563 566 Gazette and distribute it throughout the south ward of the Macedon Ranges Shire. www.gisborneoldetimemarket.org.au If you would like to become involved in any facet of this community service, please contact one of the following people: GREAT president Phyllis Boyd, 0431 063 119, secretary Ian Boyd, 0417 059 525, or treasurer Graeme Millar, 5428 2522.

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as the choir member who had sold the most tickets to one of the choir’s major concerts. The award was made

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

War exhibits still available for research The Anzac exhibit held by the Historical Society in April included detailed service records of most of the people who served in WW1 from this district, memorabilia sent or brought back by servicemen, photographs, poems and books from that era.

If you missed the display, call into the Court House on any Wednesday where many of these records will be kept and available for reference purposes.

MP to hold listening post

Visitors view exhibits at the Gisborne & Mount Macedon District Historical Society display in April.

Be seen. Use lights and wear bright clothes

On May 25 Gisborne & District Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank held its Autumn Community Investment Evening. $36,000 of new community investment to 20 local organisations was announced, bringing the total amount the branch has reinvested in our area to over $250,000.

Group representatives spoke spiritedly about their projects and made the evening an inspiring celebration of our community.

Riddells Creek Junior Mixed Basketball Association was awarded $600 to buy a barbecue for their new outdoor area.

Committee member Deb Mitrevics was thrilled with the bank’s investment in her club. “It’s grouse and is giving us much more than just a barbecue. With this funding, the bank is helping us get families together and build our club community,” she said.

Pastor Paul Crothers led the evening and said community investment evenings such as this were a highlight of being a bank director.

“It is truly uplifting to hear community investment recipients talk so passionately about their projects and shows how the bank is making a real difference in our community,” he said.

The branch would like to thank customers and shareholders of the branch for making the community investment possible.ipi

Give motorists a chance to see you. Don’t wear dark tops. Use lights, even if it’s overcast.

Riding at night is illegal unless the bicycle or the rider has a white light (flashing or steady) on the front, a red light (flashing or steady) at the back and a red reflector at the back.

Hardy cyclists still out on othe road The cold weather has arrived and while we may see fewer cyclists on the road, there are some who see winter as a peak season for riding a bike.

The winter road racing season for Northern Combined Cycling clubs has just started and races continue in the Macedon Ranges from now into spring.

And let’s not forget those who need to bike to work, or to and from the train stations as well.

Today a man knocked on my door and asked for a small donation towards the local swimming pool. I gave him a glass of water.

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There has been a lot of discussion and debate since the Federal Budget was handed down on May 12.

I will be holding a listening Rob Mitchell: in post in Gisborne to have a town June 26. chat and hear about what concerns or questions you have regarding the budget. I will be available to listen to you and help you in any way I can.

Friday June 26, 11.30am – 1pm, outside Chemist Warehouse, Gisborne.

If you are unable to drop in but would like to raise a matter, please do not hesitate to call me at my Craigieburn office on 9333 0440, or toll free on 1300 701 966.

While winter is cold we should make the most of cycling on days that can be breathtakingly beautiful.

There are two safety tips that we’d like to remind everyone about in this colder season.

For winter riders, remember the importance of remaining visible. Wear bright colours and turn on your lights.

To motorists, please be kind. Be patient and take the time to pass safely.

Nominate your favourite business The Bendigo Bank Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Awards recognise outstanding businesses and individuals.

If you know of an outstanding business or individual who deserves recognition for their excellence, nominate them now. Nominations are open until June 6. Nomination forms can found on the Shire website or picked up at the Bendigo Bank at 11 Nexus Way, Gisborne.

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Kids Corner

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Sport keeps St Brigid’s warm

Interschool sport ◄The happy soccer team from St Brigid’s at the Interschool Soccer competition on May 6.

As the cold weather approaches, everyone has been feeling the need to warm up and there’s no better way to do that than to run around and play sport! So that’s what we did.

The Year 3 to Year 6 students Miki, competed in interschool cross country school reporter and interschool soccer. Unfortunately nobody made it through to the next stage but well done to everyone on their fantastic efforts.

Meanwhile, the junior students have been busy exploring Gisborne as part of their inquiry unit “The Olden Days”. They compared old and new things in Gisborne to get a feel of what life was like here a long time ago and visited many of our historical monuments.

Thank you to Mr Light for fulfilling his challenge to eat a whole chilli as part of our “torture the teacher” reward for hard work.

I am also very pleased to announce that Winnie the guinea pig has had two babies, named Latte and Lamington.

– Miki

▲Hats off to the acrobatic boys of Mt Macedon Primary School who won the mixed event at Interschool Netball competition on May 22.

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Year 1 students enjoy the Melbourne Museum.

Our Year 1 students have stepped back in time this term to explore the past and present.

Through reading, talking and writing about the olden days they have investigated modes of transport, hobbies and living conditions that once existed in Australia.

Their recent excursion to the Melbourne Museum gave them an insight into the types of machinery that people once used, such as typewriters, gramophones and even record players.

Our Year 1 time travellers got to see what houses used to look like in Melbourne and

how big the famous racehorse Phar Lap really was.

As part of their investigation into how people lived in times gone by, the students opened up their classrooms and invited grandparents and older friends in for a morning of history.

Grandmas and grandads arrived at school with artefacts such as old toys, books and bags to show the children.

This generated a lot of discussion and reminiscing about times gone by.

New Gisborne Primary School thanks all those involved for making this a special learning focus for our inquisitive Year 1s.

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This month’s Young Achiever is Daniel Bramacci, 11, who attends Mt Macedon Primary School.

“I grew my hair long for over two years then recently cut it so I can donate it to charity for the making of a wig for cancer sufferers.

I have also been mowing lawns and saving pocket money to reach my fundraising goal.”

– Daniel

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Parenting Corner with Karen Visagie

Tuning in to our children GISBORNE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Last week, a group of students attended the local interschool cross country event. For most of our students this was the first interschool event they have ever been involved in. They represented the school very well.

They showed true sportsmanship to their fellow competitors and support to their schoolmates. We are very proud of them.

When one group of children were running the remaining children would wait for them at the ‘last bend’ and run alongside the fence, lending moral support to their weary friends.

No one suggested or directed them to do this.

And by the way, the parents at the event were pretty fantastic too. They cheered and clapped for the winners and did the same for children who continued to run long after the winners had finished the race.

They didn’t know these kids, or vice versa, but the smile, wave and a quickening of the pace for the final few steps showed that these children valued the support offered by strangers.

Nathalie Parry,Cycle 3 (Grades 4, 5 & 6) Teacher

have a laugh Want to hear a pizza joke… nah, it’s too cheesy. What about a construction joke? Oh never mind, I’m still working on that one.

Grade 5/6 class captains at the site of the newly planted Gallipoli Oak tree.

From seedling to tree of remembrance Gisborne Primary: A special assembly was held the day before Anzac Day featuring local RSL members and school families with defence force connections.

A commemorative tree planting of a Gallipoli Oak seedling took place afterwards. Located at the front of our school and visible to those travelling along Fisher Street, this will provide the town with a lasting reminder of our nation’s connection to events in Turkey a century ago. Our school captains were also active on Anzac Day at the town service.

House and district cross country events were run during May in pleasantly cool conditions.

Eleven of our students progressed to

the coming divisional finals.

Meanwhile, it was a blustery day for the soccer action at Dixon Field, where the standard of play continues to improve in line with participation and awareness levels of the sport. Some old-fashioned defensive drive helped the Gisborne girls’ (1) team triumph 1-0 in the grand final, to bring home their fourth district championship in five years.

Education Week offerings at the school included special presentations about anxiety in children and students’ specific nutritional needs, both of which have a strong impact on the effectiveness of learning and general wellbeing.

David McCall

Mt Macedon pupils on forest camp The past month at Mt Macedon Primary School has been immensely busy with lots of exciting things happening, from Thomas, school reporter camp to NAPLAN. Grades 3 to 6 went on a three-day camp to Forest Edge Camp at Neerim South in April. The fact that the camp was on the edge of a forest created a bunch of great activities, as well as some that weren’t related to Cooking damper over the campfire. the forest but were still enormously fun (like the 310m flying fox). guys who made it must be really smart.”

The Grade 4, 5 and 6s designed a One Grade 3 said that it was “challenging sculpture for the school that is going to be and exciting and I’m looking forward to made by Mr Allen, our art teacher. It will getting my results”. consist of a large ring with hands coming On April 30 our school had Blue Day into the middle, all touching a globe of the as part of Autism month. The aim of Blue world. I think it really shows the idea of day was to raise awareness and some mateship (which was the idea). money for Autism programs. We served Grades 3 and 5 completed the NAPpancakes with blueberries and blue LAN tests along with the rest of the topping for $1 each and the whole school children in the country. Some Grade 5s went blue for the day. said, “It was actually quite fun” and “The

– Thomas Shaddock

Parents and children have their good days and their bad days. Sick, exhausted, grizzly, run off one’s feet with not enough hours in the day is a less than ideal combination for any parent.

Modern life with its many stressors can sometimes rob us of fully experiencing the joys of family life if we let it. There are, however, an array of things that parents can commit to doing that help remind them of the many joys of parenting and to remain positively connected to their children.

The emphasis here is on the quality rather than quantity of interactions. Research suggests that just 10 minutes of daily, quality one-on-one interaction per child is linked to stronger parent-child connections and family cohesion. Ideally, allow your child to choose the shared special activity where possible.

Consider turning off the television, mobile phones, computers and other devices to help minimise distractions.

For younger children activities may take the form of setting aside time to read to your child every day; limiting television time; talking, singing and playing together; gardening or a trip to the park. For older children and adolescents, time together may involve following your child’s interests; a shared activity like throwing hoops or kicking a footy; chatting about the day’s events while cooking, or sharing a meal.

Regardless of the age of the child, the aim is to focus intently on your child during this time and listen really closely to what he/she thinks and feels. By tuning in more closely to our children and modelling to them about emotions and the healthy expression and management of big feelings, we teach them an important life skill and foster greater emotional intelligence.

This in turn promotes the development of positive mental health. ● If you have a pre-schooler or primary school child and are interested in learning more about emotional intelligence and tuning into your child, fellow mum and psychologist Emma Levy and I will be co-facilitating a six-week parenting program called ‘Tuning in to Kids’TM at the Allied Health Alliance, shop 10, Nexus Way, Gisborne and, depending on interest, various seminars and a program for parents of teens later in the year. Limited places are available.

The sessions will be on Tuesday July 14, 21 and 28 and August 4, 11 and 18, from 6-8pm.

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Gisborne Secondary College

What’s on @ GSC

Careers Chatter

with

Sarah Edward and Matt Spargo

with John Horley There is no doubt that the multiple choices of school subjects and the wide-ranging pathways into higher education or employment can be confusing for many parents.

Two programs coming up in semester two are great family occasions: the Subject Expo and Course Advising interviews. Through these programs, families have the opportunity to explore the wide curriculum on offer and the variety of study options/employment that different curriculum combinations can lead to. To assist in the preparation for these two events, we are currently running a range of programs with all year levels.

Year 10-12 students can participate in university/TAFE/ Industry workshops and presentations at school. DEAP programs will be rolled out and University visits are planned for different year levels.

A great resource is the Curriculum Handbook on the GSC website.

Detailed information is provided on each subject available. There is a page on the Careers website for Year 12 students and their families with all the latest information to assist in VTAC applications.

Exploring these resources, discussing options as a family and with school staff are the keys to good career-planning decision making.

Parents are welcome to contact me at any time to discuss their concerns.

Jeff, Ryan, Owen, Ash and Tom.

GSC debs

Soccer referees

Some of the Year 11 debs and their partners who gathered at Sankey Reserve for photos before their big night last month.

The local primary schools turned out their soccer teams for a tournament at Dixon Field on May 6 with referees, above, provided by GSC.

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Nothing, they just waved.

FAMILY LAW PRACTICE IN GISBORNE

A chat with John Horley John Horley is the award-winning and respected careers coordinator at Gisborne Secondary College.

Q: What does the role of Careers Development Coordinator at GSC involve?

A: Helping students prepare for their futures.

Q: What did you do before becoming the careers coordinator?

A: I worked with The Smith Family, which is an organisation that helps disadvantaged children.

Q Do you enjoy your work?

A Yes. This is my 10th year as a coordinator and I couldn’t think of anything better. It’s a real privilege.

Q: What are your greatest challenges at work?

A: Keeping on top of the changing education methods and workplace is definitely a challenge.

Q: What is the best thing about your job?

A: Working with students and their families is by far the best part, also being able to help them understand education and prepare for their futures.

Q: Do you keep in contact with students after they have left school?

A: Because of policies, no; some will keep in touch and come to see me to tell me what they’re doing, but otherwise no.

Q: Do you have any advice for people who want to go into your line of work?

A: Go in with your eyes open, be prepared to do lots of work; also have a passion for helping people.

Q: Have you always wanted to be a careers co-ordinator? If not, what was your dream job?

A: There was a natural progression from things I did before this job; I have always worked with young people and understood I needed to study more in careers and be more informed.

Q: Why did you become a careers coordinator?

A: When I worked with The Smith Family I realised that children didn’t get enough in the way of support for their futures and I wanted to address some failings.

A lot of young people didn’t need to be in those situations and I wanted to make a change in their lives.

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On May 20 James Merlino, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, officially opened The Stadium at Gisborne Secondary College. Mr Merlino and other guests toured the new facility as well as the redevelopment of the existing college gym. Upon its completion, the gym will be a state of the art performing arts theatre, and Mr Merlino and other guests conveyed their excitement for the many benefits a facility of its quality will provide the college and the community.

While the official opening ceremony was being conducted, College Captain Sarah Edward and one of our debating captains, Amy Hodson, competed in a government public speaking competition, in which Sarah and Amy placed second and third respectively.

Year levels 7 to 9 completed the five-day NAPLAN exam period, and the college anticipates results will surpass last year’s success. 32 Year 7 students also took part in the Australian Maths Olympiad, an annual competition comprising six unseen application questions, with results ranked against other students and schools.

MADD week, the college’s annual week devoted to music, arts, dance and drama, took place in the last week of May, with competitions and performances to showcase the school’s performing arts talent.

Sport is well and truly under way throughout the college, with football and netball teams competing in district competitions.

Mid-May marked the halfway point of the year 12s’ final year at school, with Mr Horley arranging for numerous universities and other training organisations to present seminars, and provide one-on-one course advice to Year 11 and 12 students.

In the last week of May GSC held its semester presentation evening, during which awards for excellence displayed thus far were presented to students of all age groups in a variety of categories.

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William Farrell

HEN William Farrell of New Gisborne, who was born in Tyrone, Ireland, in 1833, arrived in Melbourne with his parents, he was six years of age. The family that consisted of his parents and four brothers, one of whom had died on the voyage, arrived at Port Phillip on the “Robert Benn” in 1939.

Farrell’s parents obtained a house in Bourke Street and shortly afterwards William got a job minding cows for a Mr Lokey, who had a dairy on the Merri Creek.

One date that stayed in Farrell’s mind was June 28, 1842, when he witnessed the public hanging and burial in the old cemetery of the men known as the Plenty bushrangers – Charles Ellis Daniel Jepps and Martin Fogarty. This gang had been captured the previous month by Messrs Fowler, Chamberlain, Snodgrass and others.

One of the gang, Williams, was shot in a slab store in which Farrell said that he frequently slept afterwards.

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well-known figure in Melbourne in the 1840s was the eccentric Major F. H. St John, Police Magistrate, whom Farrell remembered and who at this time attempted to rule the settlement and came into conflict with La Trobe. It is recorded of him that he used to try to terrify the press reporters who attended his Court.

Farrell’s elder brother Patrick was a member of the Border police and was with Corporal Johnson and Constable Dolland when news arrived of the killing of settler Andrew Beveridge by a group of Swan Hill aboriginals.

“It was they who captured the three natives, ‘Ptolemy,’ ‘Booby’ and ‘Bullet Eye’ and who had to fight a desperate battle with the Murray tribes in order to hold their prisoners. It was this brother of Mr Farrell’s who was mentioned by ‘Garryowen’ and others as the trooper who, while escorting the prisoner to

Colonist from 1839

Information for this article extracted from the Melbourne Argus of December 6, 1922.

Portrait of William Farrell from ‘The Argus’.

another was a butcher’s shop, so that the new arrivals had to live in tents.

On one occasion in 1852 Farrell, who had been to Bacchus Marsh buying bullocks, tried a short cut to Gisborne on horseback through the Pyrete Forest.

He was successful, but never knew how he managed it.

Ivy Leigh on Station Road, home of the Farrell family.

Melbourne, a distance of 250 miles, was attacked by Ptolemy when near the end of the journey. He had managed to free himself from his bonds. The native snatched the trooper’s sword from its scabbard and almost severed the guard’s arm at the elbow with one sweep of the weapon.

“Farrell, in spite of his injuries, fought his prisoner till help arrived and the man was again secured. Two of the natives, Ptolemy and Booby, were afterwards hanged for the murder of Mr Beveridge.

Patrick Farrell’s wounds resulted in complete disablement and although Garryowen states that he received a pension from the Government for his services, the correct version is that he did not.”

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N 1847 Farrell’s family moved from Melbourne to Kyneton where they were engaged in shepherding for a time

and were afterwards similarly employed at Yea. Then they went overland from Melbourne via Bacchus Marsh to the South Australian border where they remained until 1852, when the gold rush started.

The rush affected squatters so much through the shortage of labour that some of them were obliged to get rid of their sheep.

It was from this cause that the Farrell family left Tatiara station in South Australia with 3,000 sheep to be delivered to Mr Blowe’s station, between Bacchus Marsh and Ballan.

The dray that carried their belongings was drawn by a mixed team of one horse and four bullocks.

After delivering their sheep they worked across to Gisborne and Farrell has been identified with the district ever since their arrival in June 1852.

At the time Gisborne consisted of only a few buildings, one of which was the Bush Inn kept by G.J. Stokes and

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ILLIAM’S father bought a halfacre allotment on the west side of Aitken Street, where he built a Wine & Spirit store which he carried on until his death in 1859.

William married Dinah Matchett in St Kilda in 1856 and they had nine children, six of whom survived. He farmed in the New Gisborne area and was a Councillor representing the Mountain Riding on the Gisborne Shire for 36 years.

When William died in September 1926 at the age of 93 years, the Gisborne Councillors acted as pall bearers at his large burial at Gisborne Cemetery conducted by Reverend C.G. B. Parker.

The Farrell name is still prominent in the New Gisborne area where the beautiful property “Ivy Leigh” that he built, listed in old Rate Books as a “gentleman’s residence” still stands proudly overlooking Station Road, while a nearby street is named in his honour.

– with Phyllis Boyd

HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWS The society is proud to advise that quotations are all in hand and work has begun on the project to create a static museum exhibition in the heritage stables at the rear of Gisborne Court House. Further

funding has been applied for so that the finished project will consist of a reinstated horse stall using secondhand timbers, complete with a fullsized fibreglass horse and four “rooms” that will initially depict

Gisborne’s agricultural, commercial and industrial heritage.

Any donations or loans of equipment or memorabilia that is relevant to these topics would be most welcome. When completed,

hopefully before the end of this year, this exhibit will be open free of charge to the public from 10am-2pm daily in conjunction with the sound and light diorama in the three-cell lock-up.

Phyllis Boyd

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More than 100 Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers and leaders from 1st Gisborne Scout Group proudly took part in the centenary Anzac Day commemorations in Gisborne and in Melbourne on April 26. This provided a fantastic photo opportunity for the group which is nudging being the largest scouting group in Victoria.

▼Awards

1st Gisborne Scout Group is pleased to welcome Philip Paton as a new scout leader for Mitchell troop, shown here at his investiture on April 23. ► If you are young person or adult looking for adventure and want to join us, contact Jayne “Rikki” Guilmartin the Group leader at gl.gisborne1st@gmail.com

William is presented with his award by Group leader Jayne Guilmartin.

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Bottom left: 1st Gisborne Scouts congratulates William on earning the ‘Endeavour Award’ – a specialist award which has been presented only twice in Gisborne in the past 10 years. To achieve this, a Venturer must focus on a “challenge” and earn both the Venturer Award and Queen’s Scout Award level badges in the chosen area. William’s focus was rock climbing, and he has spent many weekends away with the Branch Rock Climbing Team. ▼Below: Congratulations to Jack of 1st Gisborne Scout Group for working so hard in cubs to achieve his Grey Wolf Award. This award is the highest achievement for a cub, equivalent to the Queen Scout Award.

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Gisborne Secondary College Chaplaincy Our AGM was well attended by church representatives, Bendigo Bank, the GREAT Association and staff.

Thank you to the committee members who were re-elected and thanks to Di Trickey and Glenda McLuckie for their hard work over many years.

Guest speaker Pauline Neil, co-ordinator of Youth Development with the Council, gave an enlightening talk on the Live4Life program which is a suicide prevention initiative aimed at students in Years 8-11.

Pauline also spoke about the

Tahlia and Charlotte (in tent) at 6am on Sunday.

Spending the night at Werribee Zoo

By Tahlia

I have just had the most awesome night ever.

Charlotte and I from Gisborne Guides along with leaders Michelle and Ginger joined 500 other Guides and 150 leaders to attend the Girl Guides Victoria Snoozefest at Werribee Zoo. We were allowed to walk around the Park and be transported into an African village complete with hippos, lions and African wild dogs.

We set up tents in a paddock then undertook a variety of activities including

face painting, making scarves, a disco, movies and lots of other fun things that kept us awake for most of the night.

This month we welcome India and Charlotte C. to our Unit.

I am going to make my Promise and I am very excited about becoming a Girl Guide. If you want to join me at Gisborne Girl Guides then come along at 5pm on Thursdays to the community hall in Howey Street.

Phone Deb 5426 1931 for details.

Macedon Scouts hike Tallarook

Chaplain Barb Davis, third from left, flanked by dedicated Chaplaincy Committee members. establishment of the Suicide Prevention Action Group which is embarking on an ambitious

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Cobaw welcomes youth funding

1st Macedon Scouts racked up nearly 20km over a May weekend at a Scout Hike in the Tallarook State Forest. They achieved a Bronze Award for their efforts, an amazing achievement as seven of the eight members had never undertaken a self-navigated two-day hike before.

Cobaw Community Health has welcomed state government funding that will enable the successful WayOut program to continue its work in the Macedon Ranges as part of the Healthy Equal Youth (HEY) project. The director of mental health at the Department of Health and Human Services said, “We recognise the HEY project’s success in resourcing a unique coalition of LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex) organisations and mainstream youth and community health services to improve the mental health and quality of life of young LGBTI Victorians.”

campaign to reduce suicide numbers in the Macedon Ranges.

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■ Numerous artists and groups have registered for the Macedon Ranges Art Trail which this year will extend to guided tours.

■ Police 1: Macedon Ranges police services will be updated with a secure radio system after an allocation of $11.5 million in the state budget.

■ Police 2: Local police have also been equipped to conduct roadside drug testing. Drivers who return a positive test for drugs can expect an on-the-spot fine and immediate loss of licence.

■ Dr Jed Computer Tek has moved from 6/23 Hamilton Street to 10 Sauer Road, New Gisborne, and Kamil of Gisborne PC World has returned to that shop in Gisborne after operating in Riddells Creek for the past eight years. Accountant Angela Papalia has now opened an office at 7/23 Hamilton Street.

■ Jodie of Sheppard’s Choice will soon open her new gourmet kitchen at 10/45 Brantome Street. Jodie’s baking has become well known during her time as a stallholder at Gisborne Olde Time Market for the past few years, where she will be sadly missed.

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The ’Rook Revisited

with Shirley McKeown

Richard Haire relates stories from a typical school day at Bullengarook.

The school day followed a logical and traditional pattern. The morning was devoted to the core subjects of English and mathematics, but divided up into smaller parts: writing, grammar, composition, poetry, dictation, spelling and reading in the literary area, whilst in maths we had tables, problems, “sums” and mental arithmetic. Mr Willey was a very well organised teacher who had cards containing exercises for most of the subject areas.

He managed to motivate some of us, at least, to see how many cards we could finish in the time available.

The cards were kept in containers, often Kraft cheese boxes. Periodically we would be tested and I can still recall one school report which, while generally positive, contained the phrase “flopped in problems”. Already I was showing a leaning towards the humanities subjects which I would teach in later life.

The afternoon usually started with another short session relating to literacy or numeracy but it was mostly taken up with other areas of the curriculum: reading, history, geography, plain and pastel drawing, health, nature study and music.

Words always fascinated me. My mother loved to tell the story about my coming home from school and telling her that there were two types of Fred’s – Fred the boy and Fred the needle. I don’t think I could read when I started school but I learnt rather quickly and painlessly.

We were taught by the phonetic method.

The basis of reading programs from grades one to eight in state primary schools was the series known as the Victorian Readers. It was always a thrill at the beginning of the year to receive the new grade reader.

Being the youngest in a large family I knew the first pages of the first book by heart; “I can hop, I can run, I can stop, it is fun” and so on.

Probably the story remembered most vividly from this series of readers was “The Hobyahs” in the second book. Some children found it far too frightening with its repetition of lines such as, “Out from the gloomy gullies came the hobyahs, creep, creep, creeping”, and “the old man cut off the little dog Dingo’s tail, legs and head”. Its macabre tone appealed to me though.

Later books were compiled almost entirely by one man who also played a major part in producing “The School Paper” which came out for different grades several times a year. With the first issue each year came the spelling lists for the various grades. Most English teachers today reject the idea of learning to spell by rote from arbitrary lists but many parents like the idea.

(This extract has been taken from Richard’s written memories.)

Probus visits famed Johnson Collection

Opportunities for budding young broadcasters

On April 16 twelve ‘Probarians’ went forth to visit Fairhall in East Melbourne, first meeting at the Pullman Hotel in East Melbourne then taking a short bus ride to Fairhall museum.

Fairhall, home to the Johnston Collection of fine and decorative art, has been refurnished and decorated by Martin Allen of Martin Allen Antiques. Martin is a great admirer of Thomas Chippendale senior and his son Thomas junior and the furniture of the elder and the fabric design of the younger were displayed on the cushions, drapes and lamp shades throughout the house.

Fairhill House never fails to impress. How fortunate we are to see the beauty of all that is displayed in the house setting. There is always a surprise in the changing displays that Mr Johnson left for us to enjoy and of course we saw the famous Minton cup (pictured above) which was given to Mr Johnson by his mother and which sent him on his inspirational journey of collecting antiques.

Wendy Hansted

The 100.7 Highlands FM Sports team has had a very successful start to the 2015 football netball season.

The team started the football/netball season with the first ever game between Gisborne and Kyneton on Good Friday.

This was a valuable experience for the team who welcomed four students into the broadcast team for an opportunity to broadcast a live game of football.

The opportunity worked to a greater advantage with Gisborne Under 18s star Brodie Hoyne also taking on the role as columnist for the club in the Macedon Ranges Guardian. The team broadcast games across the Macedon Ranges in the Riddell District Football Netball League.

Highlands FM is on the lookout for more students across the region who wish to gain experience in broadcast radio at football matches. Students have the opportunity to learn how to present on radio, conduct interviews, work in a team, meet sport and local personalities and learn how to produce a show.

To find out more information, check out the team on Facebook – Highlands FM Sports Team or contact Chris to get involved on 0409 127 922 or chris.yeend@ hotmail.com

Macedon Musings with Melanie Fattore Congratulations goes to local first time author Jeremy Massey whose novel The Last Four Days of Paddy Buckley will be available on the shelves in Australia in bookshops this July.

Jeremy is a third-generation undertaker who worked for his father for many years at the family firm in Dublin.

A screenwriter by training, Jeremy lives in Macedon with his wife and three children. His novel is described as being a dark and unexpected tale about a Dublin undertaker who finds himself on the wrong side of the Irish mob. I can’t wait to read it!

I would also like to acknowledge Alison Dudon who recently received her 50 years of service to the Victorian Education Department as a

Nets have been installed behind the goal posts at Macedon’s Tony Clarke Reserve, saving the heads, not to mention cars, of spectators.

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Gisborne Vintage Steam Rally

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● Congratulations to Mrs Mavis Arkinstall, a Gisborne resident for the past 35 years, who celebrated her 100th birthday on May 8. ● The Pap clinics at Gisborne Medical Centre and Ranges Medical Centre will be continuing until midJune. ● Fersfield Road resident David Cordy will be wielding the willow next month in the UK as one of four Victorians who have been selected in the Australian Over 60s cricket team to play 17 matches (including four two-day test matches) against England. Good luck, David. ● Jaci Testro was part of a contingent of Macedon Ranges Running Club to complete the big (5,500 competitors!) half marathon along the Great Ocean Road between Kennett River and Apollo Bay on the sunny Sunday of May 17.

This montage of the old transports on show at the Steam Rally was prepared by photographer Ron Weste.

● Jaci also reports that her son Matthew, pictured, was recently awarded a Silver Logie for his role as Jake in the ABC drama series Nowhere Boys.

This is Matthew’s second Silver Logie – quite an achievement for a 19-year-old.

A trip back in time....

This year’s Steam Rally On entering the rally, one’s Gisborne Vintage held on Sunday May 17 senses were filled with the was a great success in sights, sounds and smells perfect weather. of a bygone era.

Machinery Society The ancient steamThere was something for everyone including driven machines seemed tractor pulls, steam-driven to have personalities of their own traction engines, jumping castles, – some quietly chuffing away camel rides, a miniature railway, acting as water pumps while and a great display of classic and others issued forth steam and veteran cars and motorcycles. smoke making their owners work

hard to keep them operating.

The display of classic cars was impressive and included the only Belgian made Minerva in Australia.

The rally provided a great opportunity to step back in time for a moment.

If you didn’t make it this year, put it on your calendar for next year. It is a lot of fun for young and old.

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For the green thumbs . . .

If you want a good lawn, rake up!

GARDENING Column with Chris Williams

Hi everyone There are many tasks in the garden that will keep me busy all through June.

First and foremost is to keep up with the last of the autumn leaves. A lot of oak trees don’t drop their foliage until winter and I find it is important to remove the fallen leaves from lawns. If you leave them for too long the lawn grass will become weak and mouldy under the wet leaves.

So don’t put your rakes away just yet!

It is also a great time to remove old fallen foliage from under rose bushes.

These leaves are often infected with Black Spot fungus. We gather them up and burn them instead of adding them to

the compost heap.

Another job that may be undertaken in June is to lift congested clumps of daffodil or jonquil bulbs and divide them. Use a garden fork to lift the clump, break them up and make sure you replant to the same height as they were. Some varieties of bulbs can be left for many, many years without dividing but others soon stop flowering abundantly if they are too crowded.

You can get a head Frosty covers the lawn at Bolobek. start on winter pruning: Bolobek in June is pruning all of the plants like Hydrangea arborescens or foliage off the Hellebores that have Hydrangea paniculata can be pruned as naturalised throughout the garden. The soon as their foliage has fallen. You can flowers look so much better without the then use the prunings to make hardwood scruffy foliage from last summer. cuttings and increase your stock of plants.

That’s all for this month!

Probably the biggest task for us at

Cemetery specialist guest speaker Our monthly Speaker own garden, ‘ShepNight will be held on herd’s Bush’ at Mt Tuesday June 2, with MT MACEDON & DISTRICT Macedon.

Kevin Walsh, manager HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY INC. Visitors and new of horticultural planning members are welcome. for the Greater Metropolitan CemAnyone interested in joining our eteries Trust. His topic is ‘Don’t die society can speak to our Secretary wondering!’ (see our website for Christine Heazlewood at the Speaker details). We meet in the Horticultural Night.

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Undaunted by the forecast of “the worst day of the week”, and rugged to the eyeballs with jackets, scarves and umbrellas, 40 Gisborne Garden Club members and friends departed Gisborne at 8am on May 13 for the much anticipated “Mystery Tour”.

Heavy rain dampened our morning tea stop at Fairfield Park in Alphington but had cleared for the walk around the first garden for the day, secreted on a six-acre property close by.

The next stop was at CERES in Brunswick and included lunch, after which we finished the day at the historic Villa Alba in Kew, departing for home about 4pm.

Altogether a very interesting, informative and enjoyable day and Kerry not too hampered by Langmaid the wintery weather.

Surprisingly, only a few participants had previously visited any of the venues – always a risk for a mystery tour!

The club meets on the second Wednesday of the month, generally between 1pm and 3pm.

Our next meeting is on June 10.

For further information contact Kerry on 0408 115 759.

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ANZAC SERVICES, GISBORNE AND THE MOUNT

Crowd reaches 3500 at Mt Macedon

Twin boys Zachary and Benjamin and their Uncle Shaun at the Anzac service in Gisborne in April. Shaun served in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars and Zac is proudly wearing his medals; Benjamin is proudly wearing his grandfather’s medals from the Vietnam War.

Mt Macedon again saw a capacity crowd of more than 3,500 at the Memorial Cross for the Dawn Service on Anzac Day. One of the outstanding features was a fly past by former RAAF pilots from Kyneton airfield. Organisers said it was hoped they would become a regular feature of the Dawn Service.

The aero club volunteers joined a long line of community groups who provided fantastic service to the event.

Organisers thanked the CFA Brigades of the region, the RSL and Vietnam Veterans Association in the shire, the Woodend SES, the 1st Woodend Scouts, the St John Ambulance, Braemar College and Gisborne Secondary Colleges and Bendigo Bank among many others.

The Australian Emergency Management Institute closed immediately after the service. They kept the doors open to provide their traditional assistance to accommodate the Armed Forces personnel in a secure facility close to the Cross. “We will miss them, and thank them for their assistance over the years,” said committee member Bruce Mildenhall.

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Community Garden: thoughts turn to winter crops Harvesting food from the garden has continued with quantities of nutritious, fresh and tasty vegetables passed on to community organisations. Main crops Marg Huggins, left, Joe Turnbull and Sandra Turnbull have been tomatoes, catch up on some work at the community garden. silverbeet, kale, rhubarb and beans. Summer crops are now almost effort was a hundredfold. By sharing the finished, with a few tomatoes still ripening. food with community organisations – Our thoughts now turn to winter food Careworks in Sunbury and PS My Family and we’re planting peas, broad beans, Matters in Gisborne – we’ve been able to bok choy and brassicas. spread the blessing to those who need On the first Saturday in June (the 6th) encouragement. For those who have we’ll be planting a “Bush Tucker” garden. been actively involved it has been a joy to Plants are on order and await collection. share in this work.

We’ll also be planting fruit trees at the Everyone is invited to be involved. same time.

We have been meeting at 9.30am on The excellent harvest from summer Wednesday mornings and finishing with a crops was really exciting. We planted cup of coffee and lively discussion. only a few seeds but the return for our Contact: John Randles 5420 7869

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Basketballers take on netball club Gisborne Bulldogs Basketball Club The official tip off of the new stadium at Gisborne Secondary College took place on Monday, April 27. It was wonderful to be there to share the joy with the community and with those who have worked tirelessly over the years on the stadium project.

To celebrate, our club played a game of basketball and netball against the Macedon Ranges Netball Association – great laughs for all involved, with a fitting basketball win for us and the netballers coming away with a netball win.

We are extremely happy with our new two-court training facility, especially as our club has more than 40 registered teams and is growing each season.

We have also been lucky that the Sunbury Basketball Association has secured the venue for our junior competition games to be played there on Saturdays.

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Bulldogs players at the official ‘tip off’.

Croquet celebrates 100 years in Victoria

President Margaret Wardell

Congratulations to Penny Krystev on winning the club championship and well done Barbara Snibson on being runner up.

We at Macedon Ranges also play for the mid-week championship which is sponsored by the Gazette.

I am delighted to announce that our club captain Helen Shirley won this award and that Barbara Snibson was runner up in this event also.

For our hole in one competition there was one outstanding winner, Gill Punshon, with the runner up being Reg Peck. Our AGM has been and gone, with a new committee elected and we say farewell to our 20142015 season.

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The club is looking for a scorer for our Firsts to operate the new scoreboard – cricket knowledge not essential; would possibly suit a retired person.

The club’s AGM will be held in the upstairs rooms at Gardiner Reserve on Wednesday June 24 at 7.30pm.

All members and interested people are invited to attend to hear about the recent successful season and plans for the year ahead.

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Every district in the state was invited to lunch at Cairnlea, the headquarters.

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Another running success Macedon Ranges Running Club concluded its first of two ‘Start Running Group’ programs with a recent 5km celebration run at Gisborne. More than one hundred people attending the event ensured a great atmosphere.

The run began at Dixon Reserve and threaded through the picturesque Gisborne Botanical Gardens, making a perfect course. With ideal running conditions, participants soon warmed up and gratefully received a wonderful barbecue breakfast on their return.

Every runner was presented with a completion certificate acknowledging their personal achievements over the program – well done to the Start Running Group!

The club wishes to thank volunteers for their hard work on the day. Thanks must also go to the club’s sponsors, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Cobaw Community Health and Sports Focus media coverage for their assistance in making the event safe and fun.

Club members also ran in the Run the Rock event at Hanging Rock on April 18.

The next running program begins in September. But why wait – if you want to become involved in a structured program which is fun, healthy and social, contact Macedon Ranges Running Club for more information. www.macedonrangesrunningclub.com Stephen Ingram

Ladies continue Friday Pennant success

Gisborne Golf Club Ladies have continued their successful year at Bowls and P&C Days.

Leigh Lindberg and Marg Ivory top 100won publicataccess coursesand in Australia Kooringal Marianne Stoettrup was an A grade winner life sanctuary and a very friendly, family oriented Club at the Sunshine Bowl.

Gisborne competed in the Friday Pennant in Division 5 for the second year. The team remained unbeaten throughout the season and won the Final against Amstel 4/3 at Heidleberg.

Next year the team will be promoted to Division 4.

Helen Flentje and Suzanne Velk were undefeated and awarded a medallion.

In the Ladies’ Sunday Pennant, Division 4 had some close matches but unfortunately did not make the finals.

All about ‘deadly’ fly tying, casting and rods

Happy Pennant winners: Angela Alcock, Fran Crimmins, Suzanne Velk, Robyn Tucker, Kerry Petersen, Linda Frew, Helen Flentje, Margaret Barker and Adrienne Fievez.

In early May some of the ladies with their husbands competed in the Annual 3 Day Seniors Tournament at Cobram/Barooga.

mbership Special – The Joining Fee of $750 been abolished so there has never been a r time to join this great Golf Club! mer Green Fee Package –Save 30% on 10 Dorothy Evans was ds of Golf during daylight saving inducted into Gisborne deal venue for that special function with Bowling a Club’s Hall of Fame ntly renovated Clubhouse and facilities withat the club’s presentation ramic views of Mount Macedon night on April 24, following

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Life Member Joan John proudly presented Dorothy with her Certificate of Honor. Joan said that Dorothy was a very worthy recipient of the award and had served the club and the game of bowls extremely well.

It was also a special night for Dorothy and

husband John as they celebrated their memorable wins in the Women’s and Men’s Singles Club Championships.

Dave Allen kept us entertained with all the old favourites throughout the night. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed and the lady winners especially enjoyed the flower arrangements donated by Hazel at Gisborne Cottage Flowers.

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Our Australian Competition fly fisher, Mark Hobbs, has begun classes, teaching and demonstrating to us how to tie “Flies That Work”.

By drawing on his own experiences of the Mark Hobbs’ “Woolly Bugger” best proven patterns (so named because of its for particular locations buglike appearance). and conditions, he has given us tips on tying and his modifications to a known fly pattern that will make it a “deadly trout fly”.

The tying classes are open to non-members and are held at 7.30pm on alternate Wednesday evenings, the next one being June 3.

The cost of all materials and instruction for nonmembers is $10 per night.

Continuing fly casting instruction with member John Waters, Australian Casting Champion, has resulted in members achieving more confidence, better accuracy and improved distance with their casting; even in the sometimes challenging windy conditions experienced recently.

At our next general meeting on Wednesday, June 24, at 7.45pm, Steve Hoagland from Derek McKenzie Fly Fishing Outfitters will present ‘The Evolution of the Fly Rod’, covering ‘Fundamentals of Fly Rod Design’ – what they are made from, technical information on build, rod action, rod marketing, and future developments.

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Mt Macedon Golf Club fields teams in annual Dalhousie pennant Once again autumn has proved to be a pleasurable time to play golf at Mount Macedon Golf Club (MMGC). The course has been transformed with fairways turning green and lush after the dry of summer.

Putting greens are fast and true, all adding up to delightful golf.

Not surprisingly, this is the time of

year when the Dalhousie District Members are now turning conducts its pennant competition. their attention to the club MMGC fielded a scratch team championships played over three and handicap team of seven consecutive Saturdays and 54 players each. holes. Stay tuned for results next Well done to those members month.

Tony Littman who turned out to represent the Congratulations are extended club and special thanks to Matt to John Dawson who, after a Willis and Brian Freestone who took notable performance, is the 2015 Match charge of respective teams.

Play Champion, a much coveted title.

Masters’ fortunes mixed in local derbies Gisborne Masters have started off the season in good fashion with two local derbies against Sunbury and Melton.

The over 35s comfortably defeated Sunbury before going down to Melton, and the over 45s had the opposite result, losing narrowly to Sunbury then beating Melton.

Congratulations to Becc for once again organising our ladies’ day during the game against Melton. A great time was had by everyone with plenty of good wine and good company.

We now look forward to our mid-year function, “Bogan Bingo”, coming up in June at the social rooms.

Our next home game is at Gardiner Reserve with the 35s playing Murray Masters on Sunday June 14; the over 45s have a bye. Come down and enjoy the game and the social get-together upstairs afterwards.

If the club is to continue to prosper we need to keep adding to our playing numbers. Anyone over the age of 33 who is looking to have a bit of fun playing footy while staying healthy is welcome to join in.

Gisborne Masters train at Sankey Reserve each Wednesday at 6.30pm with a barbecue and refreshments afterwards.

You can get more information at www.gisbornemastersfc.com

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Pink day at football and netball games More than 180 local women joined the Gisborne Football Netball Club to celebrate Pink Day on Saturday May 16, to raise funds for breast cancer research as well as to help in the fight against violence against women.

The senior footballers and the A Grade netballers donned pink jumpers and dresses, proudly sponsored by McDonald’s Gisborne.

Club liaison officer Helen Gray said, “It was a wonderful day to celebrate the achievements of women and raise money towards some great causes.”

▲Going for a tap out: Gisborne Masters show their style.

From left: Tarryn Rymer, Madeline Stewart, Sandra Collins, McDonald’s Gisborne store manager Amy, Casey Summerfield and Jarrad Lynch.

Calling titans of trivia!

Busy month in petanque The club had a busy month in April, with members travelling to the Nagambie region for the Nagambie Cup. It was played at the beautiful Mitchelton Winery. It was a showery, cold day, but Doreen Green, Dave Almond and Roger Smith came third in the Triples Competition.

Dave followed this up playing with club member Peter Curtis at Caulfield Park International Doubles, where the competition was very strong. The experienced Melbourne clubs were represented along with three teams from New Caledonia.

Dave and Peter came third in the Consolante, enjoying a great day of petanque.

The club will continue to play over winter on the second and fourth Saturdays from 10am, weather permitting.

Our membership season starts from July 1. If you are looking for an all-year low-impact, social sport, which only costs $65 a year (this covers you for insurance to play anywhere in Australia), our club can supply the equipment, qualified coaching, excellent playing facilities and a very friendly welcome.

For further details contact Danny on 0417 552 481 or Lindsay on 0418 316 549.

We are about to enter a new membership year as the new financial year looms.

Modest membership fees offer great value on and off the course.

Mount Macedon Golf Club welcomes new members and green fee players.

Phone 5426 1650 or drop into the clubhouse on the weekend or visit the website for information, mtmacedongolfclub.com.au Tony Littman

Cold and wet, but cheerful – what could be better for a high country walk?

Walking is #1 for your health Walking is accepted by health professionals as one of the best activities for your health. Gisborne Bushwalking Club can provide that option for you three times a month. Regular local daywalks are offered on Wednesdays and weekends plus walks are arranged in more distant locations such as the recent four days based at Falls Creek.

Our photo shows a healthy looking group of walkers at Wallace's Hut in the Victorian High Country. These members enjoyed accommodation at a Falls Creek ski lodge with a range of daily walks and fireside dinners each night.

Coming activities include day walks

at Hepburn, Hesket, Firth Park and Mt Buangor, plus a week in the Tumut Valley in NSW in October with walks along the Hume and Hovell Track.

In addition, our social secretary has arranged a theatre night in Macedon plus a canoeing weekend on the Goulburn to provide variety amid the walking program.

If these activities sound interesting to you, and you would like to know more about walking with us, contact our president, George Peart, on 5428 2450, vice-president, Nigel Tarr, on 5428 6143 or visit the website, www.gisbornebwc. org.au – Peter

All you masters of the frivolous and doyens of detail – a gala trivia night is looming!

The Macedon Tennis club is holding a trivia night on Lisa Fowler August 22 at Jubilee Hall in Macedon. There will be a small per head charge for the night, drinks at bar prices and BYO nibbles.

Get a few friends together, roll up and make up a table. Show off your knowledge and have a laugh while supporting a really good cause.

Look out for flyers for official details and on our Facebook page or chat to one of our happy club members.

We are in the process of raising funds to erect lights on courts 7 and 8, repair our en tout cas courts 1 and 2 and general grounds maintenance. Local clubs are inevitably time and money poor while trying to maintain and improve facilities for the community. The easiest and most enjoyable way to help out is to support fundraising endeavours. So…see you on August 22!

– Lisa

Construction of netball pavilion begins

OBITUARIES

Margery Helen Cross

Terence Gordon Shadwell Keen family enjoyed trips to Anglesea, Phillip Island, Wilsons Promontory and along the Terry was born in Murray River. He also Doncaster, England. made a number of He had one brother trips to the UK to visit and one sister. Terry family. attended Primary His sporting interSchool in Doncaster ests included boxing, and Secondary School Terry Keen soccer, basketball and in Harrow, London, and golf and he was a member of the in Germany.

Gisborne Golf Club.

After leaving school, he joined Terry also belonged to the Royal Air Force for 12 years. the Society of Licensed AirIn 1968 Terry and Margaret craft Engineers and Technologwere married in Pinchbeck, ists (UK).

Lincolnshire and emigrated to He also enjoyed fixing Australia in the same year. They cars, making toys for children, lived in Perth for over five years fishing, woodworking and coin and moved to Melbourne in 1973, collecting. and then to Gisborne in 1977.

Terry and Margaret have three Between 1979 and 1981 they children, Sharon, Leanne and lived in Brisbane and then moved Susanne and six grandchildren. back to Gisborne. Terry worked The burial took place at in the aviation industry until his Gisborne Cemetery following retirement in 1992 for health a service at St Paul’s Anglican reasons.

Church, Gisborne, on Tuesday One of Terry’s passions was April 28. camping and in particular the 23 November 1939 – 20 April 2015

On a cold and cloudy day in May, the concrete pour begins at New Gisborne.

Construction of a new pavilion at the Macedon Ranges Netball Complex in New Gisborne has started. The pavilion will comprise a multipurpose room, internal storerooms, kitchen, change room, first aid room and public toilets. The surrounds will include water tanks, a warm-up area, paths and landscaped areas.

The building will benefit from double-glazed windows, with the western and northern side windows making the most of views of Mt Macedon and the newly constructed outdoor netball courts.

The pavilion is the final stage of the $2.5 million netball complex, which also comprises eight netball courts, lighting and car parking.

The pavilion is due to be completed by October. Meanwhile the courts themselves are pumping as local netball competitions are well under way.

Dulcie Margaret Pierce 29 April 1917 – 15 April 2015

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Her schooling was Dulcie Pierce Her sporting completed at Booligal interests included lawn bowls near Hay in NSW. and she was a member of the Upon leaving school, Dulcie Gisborne Bowls Club. Dulcie was worked as a housemaid at an also a member of the Gisborne outback station then worked Senior Citizens and Probus. at Coles in Melbourne and Dulcie had a great number of afterwards at Lincoln Mills in hobbies.

She enjoyed knitting, Gisborne. For 15 years Dulcie going to live theatre, cooking, also worked at “Caloola”, watching football, playing cards Sunbury. and shopping for fashion.

Dulcie and husband Rex Dulcie passed away peacefully were married in Melbourne in at Bupa Woodend Aged Care. A 1942 and set up their first home service was held at Wooling Hill on in suburban Melbourne. They April 21 followed by a committal had one child, Rayma, then later followed two grandchildren, Lisa at the Gisborne Cemetery.

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Margery Helen Cross; formerly Christie; nee Shaw.

27 June 1920 – 13 April 2015 Aged 94 Wife of Rev Ken Cross (deceased) Margery was brought up in Toorak and educated at St Margaret’s, Stonnington.

Family activities contributed to lifelong interests in gardening, tennis, music and the Australian bush.

During WW2, Lt MH Shaw was posted to the Signals Corps in Melbourne where her role was to decode Morse as part of intelligence.

In 1943 Margery married Laurence Christie and began a family. She eventually became mother of four, grandmother Margery Cross of five and greatgrandmother of eight.

Laurie and Margery divorced in 1983; Laurie died in 1986.

In 1975 Margery returned to university, gaining credits for her 1938-1941 studies, and was awarded a B Ed in 1978.

At the age of 64 Margery married Rev Ken Cross. Marge welcomed Ken’s sons, Tony and Paul, as part of her family. In 1985 Ken was appointed Minister of Gisborne Uniting Church and they began their life in the Macedon Ranges.

Margery and Ken were active in many local naturalist, walking and service organisations and soon formed a wide circle of friends. Margery joined The Gisborne Singers and The Spinners and Fibre Group. In her 80s she studied Italian and computers.

Ken and Margery travelled overseas and within Australia, often taking their campervan to far-flung places. Marge kept detailed nature journals.

After Ken retired in 1998 they enjoyed their garden at Macedon. Increasingly, Margery became Ken’s carer until he died in 2009. Margery maintained her independence and kept up her activities as long as possible.

In July 2014 she moved to Bupa Woodend Aged Care where she died peacefully.

Margery was the centre of her extended family and always active in her community.

She will be sadly missed by friends and family.

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

UCAF enjoys film afternoon The UCAF and friends enjoyed a movie afternoon followed by afternoon tea on April 20. We all enjoyed The Kite Runner and have decided this is something we will do more often.

Sunday June 21 will be a busy day for the Uniting Church. During the morning service, Rev Ruth Broadstock from the Presbyterian Church will be conferring a blessing on Rev Dr D’Arcy Wood, a member of the congregation, before he leaves for Tonga where he will crown the King at the coronation on July 4.

On the same day, we will welcome the Pollyphonics Choir in a concert in aid of Gisborne Secondary College Chaplaincy.

This is sure to be a memorable event and we look forward to seeing you at 2pm.

We still collect groceries every week for Lentara who distribute them to those who are finding it difficult to feed their family due to impoverished circumstances.

For a small church, we collect a considerable amount each week which is then taken to Broadmeadows for distribution.

Our service starts each Sunday at 9.30am and it would be great to see you there.

Take a moment to consider this question.

How do you respond when you’re treated badly? A man stopped by a newsstand every morning to pick up a paper. The man behind the counter was always nasty, yet the customer was always nice to him. When a friend asked him why he remained so kind in the face of such rudeness, he replied, ‘Why would I let his attitude dictate my attitude? (Bob and Debbie Gass – wordfortoday.com.au ) Your attitude plays big part in how you enjoy your day, how you treat other people and how they ultimately see you. Take a moment when an attitude might set in that isn’t profitable to the other person or yourself and you’ll find yourself enjoying each day more!

FaithWorks Christian Church invites you to our Sunday church service starting at 10am at the Manaaki Function Centre (35 Aitken Street). The first Sunday of every month is our Encounter Cafe.

Come in for a complimentary tea/coffee and a 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 Bible.

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

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A Mother’s Day get-together

Kays Parade at Gisborne Gisborne Uniting Church UCAF will host a Winter Fashion Parade by Kays Classic Fashions on Monday, June 15, at 1.30pm at the Church in Brantome Street, Gisborne.

There will be great brands at low prices to suit ladies sizes 10–24, as well as a ‘specials’ rack. Cost of admission is $10 which includes afternoon tea and door prizes. All welcome.

Enquiries to Maree on 5428 3852.

Maree Clarke

Op Shop jottings After church on Mother’s Day last month a group of ladies from St Paul’s Anglican Church celebrated with a cuppa and a Mother’s Day cake.

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House of the Rock provided morning tea in Gisborne on Anzac Day.

A mini auction of furniture will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Op Shop, corner of Brantome and Fisher Streets, Gisborne, on Saturday June 13, at 11am. All furniture must be sold and there will be no reserve price on any item. It will be a fast-moving auction not to be missed!

Winter has arrived and our racks and shelves have been replenished with good quality clothes for all ages. Our shop is lovely and warm and we have a wonderful staff of volunteers to assist you with all your needs. We are seeking your help with blankets which are particularly sought after for these cold nights.

Blankets for pets are also in demand. For the winter reader, there is a great range of books for adults and children.

Our sister Op Shop, Charity’s Secret, in Station Street, Riddells Creek is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning and they too have a huge range of clothes, books, bric-a-brac and toys.

More and more people are supporting Op Shops as money becomes tighter and the smart shopper can find some amazing bargains from the four Op Shops in Gisborne.

This month we Wray Taylor, long- feature Wray Taylor, time volunteer. one of our long standing volunteers who works on the counter. – Graeme Millar 0413 781 501

St Brigid’s Catholic Parish

The descent of the Holy Spirit The end of Easter falls 50 days after Easter with the descent of the Holy Spirit, also known as Pentecost Sunday. While Pentecost Sunday was back in May it is also around this time children in Grades 5 and 6 make the sacrament of Confirmation.

Just as a person grows physically and mentally, Catholics believe that a person also grows in faith. The Sacrament

of Confirmation is an initiation that builds on the Sacraments of Baptism, Penance, and Holy Communion, and establishes young adults as fully fledged members of the Catholic faith. During Confirmation, the focus is on the Holy Spirit, who is the same Spirit which we believe descended on Mary and the apostles on Pentecost.

We believe the Sacrament of Confirmation bestows seven gifts which

are wisdom, understanding, direction, courage, knowledge, virtue, and consciousness of the risen Lord.

Traditionally, the ceremony takes place with the presiding bishop. Each person wishing to be confirmed will choose a saint who will have qualities they wish to embody and add their name to their own Christian name. They will also choose a sponsor to pray for them.

Desiree Chambers,­­5428 2591

Seventh Day Adventist Church

From the pages of the old Gisborne Gazette June 1915

Welcome to new Pastor The Macedon Ranges Seventh Day Adventist Church would like to welcome our new Pastor Graham McNicol and his wife Lenise. Graham is also Pastor at Castlemaine. We are very Graham and Lenise McNicol blessed and happy to welcome him to our Church. Graham has a strong

desire to continue to promote hope, happiness and love to all.

Forget Me Knots circle of friends We hold a ladies afternoon on the first Wednesday of each month from 1:30pm to 2:30pm at 18 Barringo Road, New Gisborne. All ladies welcome. For more information, ring Melissa on 0413 871 921.

Adventurers’ Club Mums and dads are invited to bring their 4-9-yearold children to the Adventurers’ Club on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 2pm-4pm at 18 Barringo Road, New Gisborne. Children do a variety of activities such as craft, nature, singing, storytime, bookwork and importantly learning about the true values of and in life. Love to welcome you along. Please phone Melissa 0413 871 921.

Happy Hands

For children aged one to five, we have the special “Happy Hands” art time. This is a program for the little ones to enjoy their own special time together. Happy Hands sessions run on Tuesdays from 10am-11.30am. To register or for more information, visit www.happyhandsart.com or call 0451 532 840.

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2 Horticultural Club - Melbourne Cemetery speaker 28 3 Fly-tying class 31 5-8 Woodend Winter Arts Festival 12 5-8 Phoenix Exhibition and Sales 16 5-8 Macedon Ranges Arts Group exhibition 17 6 Nominations for Business Excellence awards close 19 6 Bush tucker planting, community garden 29 6-8 Mac. Ranges Potters’ exhibition, Woodend 13 10 Film Soc. Finding Vivian Maier 16 25 13 Athol Guy & Friends - Gardiner Reserve fundraiser 13 Mini-auction, St Paul’s Op Shop 34 14 Gisborne Masters football home game 32 15 Kays Fashion Parade 34 18 Lecture on Meldrum Circle and tonal realism 12 18 Last day to buy Holy Cross raffle tickets 29 21 Pollyphonics Choir 12 22 U3A guest speaker Mary-Anne Thomas MP 9 22 MRSC free event-organising workshop 8 24 Cricket Club AGM 30 25 Genealogical talk on restoring old photos 7 26 Rob Mitchell listening post, Gisborne 19 30 Vision Australia meeting 11 JULY 8 Art to Wear parade, The Gallery 12 14 Parenting course begins 21

The result of the Poll taken at Woodend was a pronounced expression of disapproval of the proposed amalgamation (with Gisborne Shire), 483 votes being cast in favour of the additional rate to make up the necessary £1500 revenue, and 130 against it.

Killed in Action – Great regret was felt in Gisborne when it became known that Mr. W. Fraser, who was one of the best of the local footballers, and who went to the front with the third contingent, had become one of the victims of the war. Quite a painful shock was also felt when the news was received that Mr. F. Pretty, son of Mr and Mrs G. Pretty of Gisborne, had been killed in action at Gallipoli. The list of Australian casualties now totals 5,566. The great bulk of these are, of course, only slightly wounded and many are doubtless back in the firing line. We regret to find, however, that a number of local names are appearing on the list, vis., wounded, Geo. F. Fitzgerald, son of Lord Charles Fitzgerald, of Riddell; C.P. Frail of Macedon; S. Whiting, Macedon (dangerously ill, previously reported wounded); Mr Wilton, Macedon, in the first reports was given as shot through the stomach, but he has almost recovered.

Gisborne Shire Council – Extract from the Secretary’s Report, who was of the opinion that something should be done with the wandering cattle and horses at night. Now that the cold weather has set in, one runs a risk walking along our footpaths after 6.30pm. A few weeks ago no less than nine horses were lined along one of our footpaths.

The Country Half-Holiday – The deputation of country traders that waited on Sir Alexander Peacock on Saturday last made it clear that there are two sides to the question of a universal Saturday half-holiday. There is no doubt that Saturday suits the large centres, where the people are provided with outdoor amusements at the end of the week; but the case is very different in small country townships, where there are no outdoor amusements to speak of, and where people working in the country, who only come in to the township at the end of the week, find it is very convenient to do their shopping at the same time.

Plying for Hire – What are termed in law hackney carriages have to possess two licences to ply for passengers at railway stations. The ordinary licence covers the business outside, but a licence has also to be procured from the Railway Department to ply for hire at the railway station, and this carries with it the obligation of meeting all trains. The question was raised on the King’s Birthday, when Mr Gardiner appeared with his motor car plying for passengers. The two cab proprietors (Messrs. Slattery and Keily) objected to the interference with their rights, as Mr Gardiner had not a licence. Mr Gardiner said he had applied for a licence but the stationmaster upheld the objection.

Electric Installation – It was decided the current should be switched on in the main business premises of the town on Friday, 25th at 7.30 pm.

Mrs. Gorman, wife of the president, will turn on the light at the power-house, Brantome Street, and within a week or ten days the remainder of the houses will be lighted.

What’s On

Regular group meetings New members welcome

ADULT RIDING CLUB (Gis.) 2nd Saturday Robertson Res ADULT RIDING CLUB (Bullengarook) 2nd Saturday Rec Reserve ANGLING CLUB 2nd Wed 8pm Railway Hotel Macedon 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 CARERS GROUP (MacRanges) 2nd & 4th Thurs, 1pm Woodend RSL

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

CWA MACEDON 3rd Tues 1pm & 7pm 662 Mt Macedon Rd DALY RESERVE WORKING BEE 9.30am 1st Saturday

EUCHRE Tues 7.30 Doug White Meeting Room 5428 2695 FILM SOCIETY 2nd Wed Woodend Neigh’hood House 5427 2323 FLY FISHING CLUB 4th Wed 7.30pm MRFEC Gisborne FOCUS CLUB 2nd Fri 12 noon Gisborne Golf Club FRIENDS of JACKSONS CREEK Working bees 3rd Sun 10-noon, 5428 1178 or 0417 558 221 FROCKS & JOCKS CHOIR Tuesdays 7.30pm 5428 3002 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 LIONS CLUB DINNER NIGHT Last Friday of month La Cibo Cafe 6pm MARTIAL ARTS Thurs from 5.15pm St Brigid’s Hall MASONIC LODGE 2nd Thurs 7pm Masonic Hall Aitken St MASTERS AFL Wed 6.30pm Sankey Reserve MT MAC & DIST HORT SOC 1st Tues Horticultural Hall MUMS’ GROUP 2nd Mon, 9.30-11.30am 49 Fisher St OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB Sun 9am Riddells Rec Res OLDE TIME MARKET 1st Sun each month 9am-2pm OXFAM LUNCH 3rd Friday, noon Uniting Church 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 (Macedon) Tues 10am Tony Clarke Res 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 House U3A Mondays 10.30am MRFEC ULYSSES GROUP 3rd Tues 6pm Sunbury FC 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

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