Gisborne Gazette March 2015

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Leading the way

Issue No 94 March 2015

Online at www.issuu.com

Circulation 8500

Gisborne Secondary College held its annual Year 12 Leaders’ Investiture evening on February 11. This event acknowledges and celebrates the appointment of this year's student leaders in a formal ceremony.

Each leader received their College leadership badge and a certificate. Continued page ►19

The College's leadership group for 2015. In the front row are Captains Sarah Edward (wearing pullover) and Matt Spargo, and Vice-Captains Hannah Barker and Perri DelanyMiller. Picture Kerry Kissell

Gisborne turns out to help family battling illness... ►p3

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Kids Corner FROM the Editor’s Desk with Bryan Power

GREAT Gisborne Gazette

Two gracious ladies turn 100 Valentine’s Day in Gisborne was the occasion of an extraordinary event: two ladies, both with the Christian name of Betty but who had been born thousands of miles apart on February 14, 1915, celebrated their 100th birthdays within a couple of kilometres of each other.

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Editor: Bryan Power 5428 2795 editor@gisbornegazette.org.au

Oaks resident Betty Cann, right, who was born in England, was surrounded by family and staff on the eve of her special day (see page 13).

President Phyllis Boyd 0431 063 119 Advertising Coordinator advertising@gisbornegazette.org.au Betty Cann

Advertising Coordinator John Chambers 0401 810 581 advertising@gisbornegazette.org.au Production Pip Butler 5428 2201 pbutlerhistory@gmail.com Graeme Millar, Elaine Millar

Betty Moss-Jones, left, was born in Sydney but spent many of her young years in England before returning to Australia. Betty’s celebration took place with residents and staff at Warrina Retirement Village on Betty Moss-Jones February 19 (see page 29).

Photographer Ron Weste 5426 3322

We wish these lovely ladies continuing good health and happiness.

Secretary/Treasurer Ian Boyd 0417 059 525 phyllian@bigpond.com

Leadership group at GSC At the other end of the age scale we celebrate and applaud with our front page story the appointment of a fine group of youngsters to leadership positions at Gisborne Secondary College.

There is no doubt that our country needs inspired, intelligent and selfless leadership. The emphasis on nurturing these great human qualities in our young people at our local schools, sporting clubs and scouting groups is to be commended.

The local community and the nation will benefit from having young people prepared, willing and able to show the way in all sorts of endeavours.

Dragons cricketers Talking of leadership, that word comes up time and again in the reports of the Gisborne Cricket Club as their teams perform at a consistently high level.

From the president down through the coaches, captains and other leaders, it is obvious that the club is really switched on to success this season.

Let’s hope that our cricketers carry their good form into the finals this month.

Opening of Macedon Ranges Health new headquarters March is probably our best month weatherwise for getting out of the house to enjoy at least some of the many activities advertised in this edition of the Gazette. The one event none of us will want to miss is the Open Day of the new MRH complex on Sunday March 22. I’ll be there to take your photo, so there’s a bonus!

Bryan Power

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Councillor’s Column with deputy mayor Russell Mowatt

It was a great pleasure to attend January's Australia Day Ceremony in Gisborne and to meet the new citizens in Kyneton.

Also the AFL Community Camp with the Essendon Football Club and its players participating in training drills with our young people was well received by all who attended over the two days.

The 1st Gisborne Scout Group’s launch was a great night and well attended, with the Group’s membership growing to 165, the third-highest in the state.

I’m also very pleased with the progress of the Rodney Street upgrade and the revitalisation project for Hamilton and Brantome Street. I have received very strong support and appreciation from the community on these two matters, for which council thanks you.

Finally the long-awaited purchase of land at New Gisborne for two new ovals has really injected excitement in the Gisborne Football Netball Club, Cricket Club and other potential user groups. This has been achieved by using $800,000 from the Gisborne South reserves without acquiring any future loans.

The next step is to rezone the land and develop a master plan for the future use of the ovals by the community.

The Dixon field pavilion project is also moving forward as I write.

It’s a great time to be on council and listening to the concerns and aspirations of the community and achieving some really good outcomes for the future of our great town and shire.

However this would not be possible without the support and efforts of our council’s administration led by CEO Peter Johnston and his dedicated team.

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Young family supported as mum battles ill health Chloe and Grant Farrugia and their children join several of the family's supporters (left) at the Family Fun Day held at Gardiner Reserve on February 8.

Twenty-six-year-old Chloe recently had two strokes.

She is recovering well after heart surgery on February 11 which doctors hope will correct the cause of the strokes.

Hundreds of people attended the fundraiser held to assist the family with medical and living expenses after Grant stopped work to care for Chloe and the children.

More than $28,000 was raised on the day, which was organised by Gisborne Football Netball Club.

Rodney Street finally upgraded

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Tricia Kaye and David Beanham showed off the raffle prizes at the February market and Shane O'Meara bought the winning ticket – he hopes!

Don’t miss Gisborne Artists’ Society annual show This year’s Gisborne Artists’ Society annual show will be opened by Nadine Hartnett, founding manager of the Macedon Ranges Art Trail, at 7.30pm on Friday, February 27, at the Gisborne Mechanics Hall.

Finger food supper and drinks will be provided on Opening Night at a cost of $10 per person. Entry is free on Saturday and Sunday.

Visitors will be offered an extensive range of quality work, together with a delightful collection of china pieces at very affordable prices. Students from Gisborne Secondary College will also be exhibiting. Proceeds will again go to Gisborne Oaks Nursing Home. Do come and enjoy this exciting exhibition. For more information, phone John on 5428 3852.

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Community groups, schools and businesses are encouraged to help keep the shire beautiful by participating in Clean Up Australia this year. The Community Clean Up Day is on March 1.

Mayor Cr Jennifer Anderson is encouraging everyone to round up some friends and family and take part in one of the days.

“You can join an existing site or register your own site, and Clean Up Australia will send you a kit that includes rubbish bags and gloves," she said. “It shows how communities want to do their bit for our environment by removing litter and rubbish from Scouts and Cubs were a big part waterways, of Clean Up Australia in Gisborne parks, bushin 2014. Will you join in and do lands and your bit this year? roads.”

Council will collect rubbish from designated sites and will also provide a free disposal service at all transfer stations.

For more information or to register a new site, visit www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au or call 1800 CUA DAY (282 329).

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Upgrades to Rodney Street in Gisborne have begun after years of lobbying by residents. The upgrade will bring the street to a full-width sealed road with footpath, kerb and channel, and underground drainage. Seventy-five per cent of the $332,000 cost is being covered by the council and residents are contributing 25%. The works are expected to be completed in April.

Rodney Street works are progressing well.

Free course for parents on youth mental health Parents of children of secondary school age can learn vital new skills to identify and tackle youth mental health issues at a free course run by MRSC. The fully accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaches adults how to help a young person who might be developing a problem such as anxiety, depression, psychosis, alcohol and other drug issues or eating disorders.

The 14-hour course will be held on April 21 and 28 and May 5 and 12, from 6pm–9.30pm, at Gisborne Secondary College. This is the fourth year the course has been offered and already over 450 people have been trained. For more information or to book your place, visit www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/live4life or call Laura Garner on 5422 0337.

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Quiz

1. What are the colours of the Italian flag?

Spot the difference. . . Can you find five differences?

2. Wellington is the capital city of which country?

3. What species of penguins live in the northern polar region?

4. Complete this proverb: ‘Many hands make ........ .......’

5. Is a quoll a reptile, fish, marsupial or bird?

6. Robert Menzies, Alfred Deakin, Joseph Lyons and Bob Hawke are all famous for being what?

7. On what date did the Anzac forces go ashore at Gallipoli in Turkey?

8. Which country was recently chosen to compete in this year’s Eurovision contest?

9. In which one of these countries are tigers not native animals: Japan, China, India, Indonesia?

10. What nationality was Saint Brigid: French, Irish, Italian or English?

Jokes and riddles

Gisborne Kinder begins its final year at Grant Avenue Claire (Grade One) and Jessica (Grade Prep) at Gisborne Primary School.

On the first day it's good to have a friend.

Gisborne Kindergarten has begun sessions for 2015 with four new groups of children and their families.

This will be our last year at the Grant Avenue site and we look forward to moving in 2016 into the new children’s centre being built in Robertson Street.

Felicity found a snake-skin in her paddock and brought it in so the children could feel its texture.

The children were advised about what to do if they ever saw a snake.

A new committee was formed at the parents' meeting on February 10 and are developing plans for another exciting year at kindergarten for all the families.

What’s a crocodile’s favourite card game?

Snap.

If two’s company and three’s a crowd, what are four and five?

Nine.

'I’m having a terrible run of bad luck with my car; and now it’s got water in the carburettor.'

Knock knock Who's there?

Wooden shoe! Wooden shoe who?

Wooden shoe like to hear another joke?

Doctor, Doctor, will this ointment clear up my spots?

I never make rash promises!

Knock knock Who's there?

Howard! Howard who?

Howard I know.

Why did the stupid racing driver make ten pitstops during the race?

He was asking for directions!

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The children were intrigued by the snakeskin.

Answers: 1. Red, white and green 2. New Zealand 3. There are no penguins living there 4. '....light work' 5. Marsupial 6.

Australian Prime Ministers 7. April 25 1915 8. Australia 9. Japan 10. Irish.

Why wouldn’t the elephant use the computer?

Because it was afraid of the mouse!

'No, I’ve got it in Jacksons Creek.'

'Oh, that’s no good. Have you got it in Gardiner’s Garage?'

Artwork by Joycelyn Moreland

Author to speak at Library Following the successful evening author talks last year, the library is hosting Margareta Osborn in an afternoon session. Margareta writes contemporary rural fiction steeped in her love of the Australian landscape.

Margareta will be at Gisborne Library on Friday March 20 at 2.30pm chatting about her new book Rose River. The afternoon will finish with book signings and a lovely afternoon tea.

Margareta Bookings are required on 5428 3962. Osborn

Roads and footpaths get some TLC Trucks and rollers have been out in force on the shire’s roads, including roads in and around Gisborne.

New bitumen and gravel has been laid over sections of sealed and unsealed roads and some sections of road have been reconstructed.

These roads have had resealing works: Aitken Street, Brady Road, Dalrymple Road, Emmeline Drive, Fersfield Road, Fisher Street, Greenvale Drive, Resealing works are almost Markham Road, Mount completed around Gisborne.

Gisborne Road, Panorama Drive, Willowbank Road, Ferrier Road and Kemp Road.

In addition: ● A 300m section of Runnymede Lane, South Gisborne, has been reconstructed; ● 275 metres of new footpath has been laid in Howey Street; ● Streetscape works on Brantome and Hamilton Streets are continuing.

The Council thanks residents for their support and understanding during these construction and renewal projects.

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Hanging Rock opens to campers for one night Hanging Rock will be open for one night only to a limited number of campers who want to have a Hanging Rock experience like never before.

Come along and enjoy an evening in the great outdoors, join in a guided night walk exploring the reserve’s flora and fauna, or simply relax with friends and family in beautiful surrounds.

The SES will be providing a sausage sizzle on the night, and bacon and eggs for breakfast on Sunday morning for a small fee.

Camps can be set up from 4pm on Saturday March, 21 and must be packed up by 11am on Sunday March 22. Campers are welcome to arrive earlier and stay later, but camps must be set up and packed up during the designated times.

Bookings are essential, with a limited number of places available, on a first in-first served basis. Book online at www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/CampOut or contact Council’s recreation team on 5421 1468.

Camping fees are $21 per adult, $12.50 per child and $54 per family. School and organised groups are also welcome to attend. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Upgrades light up Gardiner Reserve As most readers will know, Gardiner Reserve is undergoing a significant upgrade which includes the reconstruction of the netball court and the installation of light towers, among other projects.

The lighting and netball court upgrade is a $350,000 initiative funded jointly by local sporting and community groups, Macedon Ranges Shire Council and the State Government. The netball court works will revitalise the court surface and extend the court to meet the standards for competition play. Gardiner Reserve will be able to host night competition netball and football matches.

It is hoped that all works will be completed in time for the start of this year's football and netball season.

Gisborne Football Netball Club players are thrilled with the resurfaced and extended netball court.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE Proudly sponsored by the Rotary Club of Gisborne

Station survey supports Macedon economy

Fashion Parade at Macedon CWA

Anyone wanting Macedon Station to reopen its waiting room and provide a hub of business and recreational activity should respond to a survey being run by the Macedon community.

The survey invites local businesses, community groups and entrepreneurs to submit suggestions for services and facilities that could operate at Macedon Station, or to express an interest in using space in the station building.

Volunteers are encouraged to register to join a committee to help restore, operate and maintain the facility. All feedback received will be referred to in grant funding submissions and in applications for statutory approval to reuse the station building.

The Macedon community aims to restore the inside of the station building and reintroduce activities at the railway station to support the local economy.

For updates and to complete the survey, visit www.ourcommunityplan.com

Kouture Knitwear will present a fashion parade at Macedon CWA Hall on Tuesday March 24 from 1pm. Kouture Knitwear is a group that Lorraine loves making knitted Tweddle garments of high quality. All are welcome at $5 per head for the parade, lucky door prizes and afternoon tea and the chance to buy a unique item.

Please RSVP before March 17 to Faye Armstrong on 5428 8961 or lfarmstrong1@bigpond.com Members have put aside the knitting to preserve the produce ripening in their gardens. Have you seen Well Preserved, the latest recipe book from CWA Victoria? It is full of easy preserves, tried and tested by CWA ladies.

If you would like a copy, I go to head office monthly and could bring one for you at $16 per copy.

Looking forward to catching up with you soon. Lorraine Tweddle, 5426 2045

Friends of Red Cross The Gisborne Friends of Red Cross started 2015 with a friendly get-together and a lovely afternoon tea.

We are looking forward to the support of the community for our BLUMES Winter Fashion Show on Friday March 6 at 1.30pm in the Senior Citizen Rooms in Gisborne. The $10 entry fee includes a lucky door ticket and a delicious afternoon tea.

Our Red Cross Calling volunteers will be visiting homes in March for the annual doorknock appeal. We appreciate the people of Gisborne who alJean ways respond in such a generDixon ous manner.

Please remember there will be no meeting in April due to the Easter break but we would be very happy to see new faces at our meetings which are held at 1.30pm on the first Friday of each month. Jean Dixon

Award sponsor Lisa Unsworth of Snapshop photos, with members of the Lions committee, presented the award to David Tunbridge.

Jacksons Creek work recognised The efforts of the Friends of Jackson Creek Group were recently recognised with a Lions Club award.

At a Gisborne & District Lions Club meeting, David Tunbridge, on behalf of the group, was presented with the award acknowledging the group's efforts.

“Our group has been toiling away for about 17 years and this is the first time we have been formally acknowledged in this way,” said David.

There will be two projects this year outside of the group's usual scheduled working bees. The first is a sign-posted 4km exercise loop sponsored by the Community Bank and then enhancements to the BMX bike trail next to the Gisborne Skate Park.

Working bees continue along the creek on the third Sunday of each month at 10am tackling woody weed regrowth for an hour or so followed by refreshments.

Contact David on 0415 534 477.

Lion's Club fundraisers: Gisborne & District Lions Club Our dinner nights at La Cibo cafe in Aitken Street, Gisborne, on the last Friday of the month are attracting large attendances.

Our ‘tribute to the Rolling Stones’ in November raised money for a very young child with a hearing disability to buy an FM system worth $1,000.

In January we had our biggest

sell-out crowd at our ‘Tribute to Australian music’ night, and we raised over $1,000 for PS My Family Matters – a wonderful local group that raises awareness of mental health issues.

Our fundraiser on February 27 will support the wonderful work of the ‘Friends of Jacksons Creek’ group.

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Time for Bullengarook Harvest Exchange It is the season of home-grown produce and the time of the yearly Harvest Exchange at Bullengarook Recreational Centre next to the CFA headquarters.

If you have grown too much fruit and too many vegetables for your own needs, come and swap with other growers. Any home-made or grown produce is eligible to be swapped: pasta, jams, cakes, wine, soaps, honey, fruit, vegetables, eggs – the list goes on, limited only by your imagination.

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It was hard to avoid the jokes at Woop Woop.

Carers relax and have fun Members of Woodend Lifestyle Carers Group recently enjoyed a day out at Woop Woop at Harcourt where they indulged in some fun and games provided by proprietors Melva and Andy Graham on their two-acre bush block.

Melva and Andy have created a sculpture garden based on true-blue Aussie sayings, where their guests are encouraged to take part in horseshoe throwing, beat the rat, a very original bush band and dozens of other hilarious features.

The 28-strong group also enjoyed an excellent barbecue lunch and Devonshire tea during a day out when it was proven that laughter really is the best medicine.

The group, which meets twice a month, enjoys not only excursions but also informative and supportive meetings at the RSL in Woodend. It is supported by Bendigo Health and the Gisborne Community Bank.

If you or a member of your family is looking after a loved one with memory loss through dementia or other causes and would like further information, please call Secretary Cherry Servis on 5420 7132.

The board of directors of the Gisborne & District Community Bank is seeking expressions of interest from community-minded residents who are interested in joining the volunteer board.

As the branch invests a large share of its profits in the greater Gisborne area, directors have the opportunity to contribute to the success and growth of our community. Professional development is offered through Bendigo Bank.

For chairman Barry Mullen, being a director has been very rewarding. “I have had the opportunity to contribute to the community and make a real difference," he said. "It’s been a great journey. I have developed new skills and met people from all over Australia through the Bendigo Bank network.”

Residents with strong community connections and experience in law, finance/accounting, or business are encouraged to apply.

Please send expressions of interest with a brief resume to Barry Mullen at bmullen@netspace.net.au or call Dr Mullen on 0419 500 602

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Outdoor broadcasters in action at Cricket Willows.

Highlands FM News Farmers Markets in March Woodend – Saturday 7 Kyneton – Saturday 14 Riddells Creek – Saturday 21 Lancefield – Saturday 28 This month the Lancefield & District Farmers’ Market celebrates its 12th birthday. Come along on March 28 and show your support for Macedon Ranges’ longest-running farmers’ market. Fidel & Sarah Anne (pictured left) will perform with some sweet bluegrassy tunes.

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Community radio station 100.7 Highlands FM ventured across to Cricket Willows at Hepburn Springs on Australia Day to broadcast the Central Highlands T20 Cricket grand finals. This was a historic day for the station, broadcasting the Division Two Grand Final between Carngham and Avoca and the exciting Division One clash between Gisborne and Campbells Creek.

Highlands FM enjoyed a super year in 2014, broadcasting the Macedon Ranges Relay for Life, more than 40 RDFNL matches, the Kyneton Cup, and a Halloween event at Woodend Children’s Park among others.

On March 22 this year we will be broadcasting at the Open Day for Macedon Ranges Health's new centre in Gisborne.

Anyone wishing to take part in the station is invited to visit the team in the Woodend Community Centre, call 5427 2040 or email thedesk@highlandsfm.org.au

Jessica Li, centre, with branch manager Susan Tresidder and chairman Barry Mullen.

Gisborne science student awarded bank scholarship Gisborne & District Community Bank has awarded its 2015 university scholarship to Jessica Li. Jessica will start science studies at La Trobe University Bendigo this month. She hopes to work in laboratory research at a hospital.

Jessica lives in Gisborne and attended St Brigid’s Primary School. She completed her secondary studies at Sacred Heart College in Kyneton. Her favourite subjects were biology and music. She played alto saxophone in the Sacred Heart College show band and particularly enjoyed playing at community events.

Jessica was thrilled to receive the $36,000 scholarship. “This scholarship will act like a motivator to me to do even better," she said. "My university life will be much less stressful as I won’t have to work part-time.

Thank you so much to Gisborne Bendigo Bank.”

Chairman Barry Mullen said the branch was delighted to offer a scholarship for the second year in a row. “Thanks to the customers of Gisborne Bendigo Bank, with this scholarship we are giving Jessica the gift of time – time to focus on her studies and to reach her full potential,” he said.

Applications open for community grants Gisborne District & Community Bank will be accepting applications in March for its autumn 2015 round of community investment.

Eligible community organisations are welcome to apply for a grant or bank sponsorship.

As a Community Bank® branch, we invest local profits in our community and have poured more than $220,000 into the greater Gisborne area since opening six years ago.

For more information, visit our friendly branch at 11 Nexus Way, Gisborne.

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Local student gains honour at US uni

THE TWILIGHT S C H O O L Twilight School into third year The Twilight School at Rupertswood is gearing up for another great year of discovery for all members of the community. Programs include short courses, themed community conversations, informal discussion nights and more. This year’s guest speakers include Tim Costello (pictured) on Wednesday April 1 at 6.30pm.

New in 2015 will be a Mothers’ Day breakfast on the lawns of the mansion with guest speakers giving personal accounts of the influence of their mothers and reflections on their own style of mothering.

For more information, contact Bruno Lettieri on 0422 298 643 or blettieri@scr.vic.edu.au

New Gisborne girl Mary Holden has recently received academic honours at the State University of New York (SUNY Canton campus) in the US where she is studying criminology.

Mary’s family lives on a rural property at New Gisborne.

Mary attributes her achievements to her teachers, hard work and dedication to study.

Mary attended Swinburne Avenue preschool in 1999 and her family acknowledges the wonderful care provided by the centre.

Mary was a pupil at Holy Cross Primary School from prep to grade 6. These early years not only prepared her for future education, but also enabled her sporting skills to develop.

Mary began high-school in 2007 at Sacred Heart College,

Mary is enjoying her studies in New York State.

Kyneton. During her time there she became more independent and developed a passion for future studies. For her senior years, she decided to transfer to Bendigo Senior Secondary College to accommodate her chosen VCE fields of study. She graduated in 2013.

Outside her studies, Mary par-

ticipated in cross-country and long-distance endurance events.

She applied for an international student placement at SUNY Canton, enrolling in a Criminal Justice major, and began her studies in August 2014.

On January 15 this year, Mary was recognised for outstanding academic achievement, earning the university's President's List Honours.

Mary is enjoying her time abroad, boarding on campus and balancing her studies with sporting activities.

She has been embraced by her fellow students. She was invited to spend a traditional American Thanksgiving with the family of one of her peers and then experienced her first white Christmas with another student’s family.

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Gardening LEARN to GROW – an eight-week ‘hands-on’ course in growing your own vegetables. You really get your hands dirty! Topics covered will include: Growing seasonal produce Propagating seed/soil Building a raised bed/wicking bed Making your compost Building a worm farm Making your own fertiliser Planting seedlings Mulching soil Controlling pests Companion Planting Harvesting!

VENUE: “The Patch” garden at the rear of Salesian College, Rupertswood. Fees: $60 or $40 concession Dates: Wednesdays March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 8, 15, 22. 6pm to 7.30pm.

Bring your favourite hoe and shovel, a bottle of water and snack, and comfortable working clothes and hat.

ONLY 15 places on offer. Enquiries: Bruno Lettieri 0422 298 643 or email blettieri@scr.vic.edu.au

Photowalks Explore the grounds of Salesian College with Twilight School photographer Amanda Piper.

Join Amanda in exploring the grounds of Salesian College with your camera or camera phone.

A photowalk is a great way to spend some dedicated time on your photography with like-minded people. On a photowalk we will slow down, look around and enjoy the twilight. All skill levels and camera equipment welcome as we will be creating and exploring together.

During the three sessions we will be photographing landscapes, architecture, details and people.

Dates: March 4, 11 and 18, 6-7.30pm. Fee: $30 or $20 concession. Meet outside Rupertswood mansion.

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Living well with arthritis ‘Living well with arthritis’ seminar, Woodend on March 19.

This seminar, hosted by Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria (AOV) and Macedon Ranges Shire Council, will provide information and resources to assist you in managing your condition and pain. You’ll also have the opportunity to try Nordic Walking.

The seminar will run from 1pm to 3.30pm at the Woodend Community Centre, corner of High and Forrest Streets, with registration from 12.30pm. The cost is $5, or attendance is free for AOV members.

Registration is essential and closes on Friday March 13. Please call Georgia Sackville at AOV on 1800 263 265 or email programs@arthritisvic.org.au ● The Council and AOV would also like to gauge interest in establishing an arthritis support group in the Macedon Ranges. If you might be interested in participating in such a group, please complete the Arthritis Peer Support Group survey which is available at Council service centres or online at mrsc.vic. gov.au/yoursay For further details about the seminar or the survey, contact Stephanie Harper, Healthy Ageing En-

gagement Officer, on 5422 0258 or sharper@ mrsc.vic.gov.au

Vintage Machinery Society The Society is holding its annual swap meet/car boot sale on Sunday March 29 at the Gisborne Steam Park, Webb Crescent, New GisMachinery Society borne. Stall holders are welcome at a cost of $15 per site.

For further information please contact Dave on 0402 783 958 or Drew on 5428 2451. Site entry will be after 6am and public admission will be after 8am, at a cost of $5 per adult. Andrew Morrissey Gisborne Vintage

The Macedon Ranges Community Facebook page aims to promote local businesses and events to residents and visitors. Various topics regarding the community are discussed to inform people what services are available. View the page at www.facebook.com/groups/Macedonrangescommunitypage

Grant of $78,000 awarded to assist MRFEC State Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas recently announced $78,000 for Macedon Ranges Further Education Centre to work in collaboration with three other 'Learn Local' providers in the Macedon Ranges and Castlemaine.

“The funding will bring together providers to develop a Mary-Anne model for administrative serThomas vices, share expertise and resources and improve opportunities for people who have previously experienced barriers to education, to develop the skills they need to find work or further their education,” Mary-Anne said.

Learn Local programs aim to help learners gain the confidence and skills needed to look for a job or go on to further study. They include courses in communication, job-search skills, getting ready to go back to work and literacy and numeracy.

Mary-Anne has taken up the office in Goode Street, Gisborne, of the former member for Macedon, Joanne Duncan. Mary-Anne, who has been appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Health, says she wants to be “an active local member and encourages constituents to contact her office at any time”. She will also hold listening posts in towns across the Macedon electorate during the year.

Of books and movies

Australia Day honours Much-loved Gisborne identities Maurie and Joan Bourke with daughter-in-law Debbie and son Adam who was named Macedon Ranges Citizen of the Year at the Australia Day awards for his huge contribution to the community over 25 years.

Mental health group launches workshop program issue value the opportunity to meet people like themselves and to talk about their experiences.”

The workshop series will start on March 11. Carers Victoria will talk to the group about their role in the community and the Carers Recognition Act, and take quesFollowing its successful public forums last tions. The workshop will run from 10amyear, PS My Family Matters is launching a noon. Call 0475 269 965 for details and to series of more informal workshops for 2015. register your interest.

“We’re also starting a monthly “The purpose of these workget-together for carers, with no shops will be to enable caragenda, just a chance to meet ers to talk to specific service and socialise,” Tamara said. providers in a more relaxed, “This will be an opportunity for informal manner,” said the orcarers to come along, have cofganisation’s president, Tamara fee and chat.”

Wilson, who was recently honCoffee for Carers will run on ored for community service in the third Tuesday of every month the Macedon Ranges Australia at 10am at La Cibo Café in GisDay awards. borne. The next one will be on “We have found that carers March 17.

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The Oscar nominations show that once again it’s a stellar year for movies based on books: Alan Turing cracking codes in The Imitation Game (based on Andrew Hodges’ book Alan Turing the Enigma) and a 50-year-old woman’s descent into early-onset Alzheimer’s in Still Alice by Lisa Genova. Also there’s Cheryl Strayed's chronicle of a woman’s epic walking adventure in Wild or Gillian Flynn’s dark crazy relationship thriller Gone Girl. Here are some other upcoming film releases you should also check out in book form first.

Adults who like erotic exploits should read Fifty Shades of Grey

by E.L. James before it hits cinemas on St Valentine’s Day. In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick is the true story of the whaleship Essex that was attacked by a sperm whale and inspired Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith depicts a Russian officer exiled after he investigates a serial killing of children. Dark Places by Gillian Flynn focuses on Libby setting out to prove her jailed brother’s innocence, although she’s not sure she believes in it. Very exciting is Tom Hanks returning as Professor Robert Langdon in Dan Brown’s Inferno.

Fans of Harry Potter will love the magic fantasy film Seventh Son which is based on books 1 and 2 of Joseph Delaney’s Spook’s Apprentice series. Teens will be keen for several post-apocalyptic releases including; Insurgent by Veronica Roth, Scorch Trials (second book in James Dashner’s Mazerunner series), and the final in Suzanne Collins’ popular Hunger Games series called Mockingjay. The Fault in our

with Natasha Boyd

Stars by John Green had everyone weeping last year so no doubt the movie version of his romance mystery Paper Towns will be just as popular. Also coming are classics from Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs and directed by Tim Burton.

'Still Alice' is this month’s book prize. Be quick!

This month’s prize is a copy of Still Alice thanks to Simon and Schuster. First one to pop into the GREAT Centre and name the female lead star of the film will win the prize.

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ARTS in the RANGES

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

Macedon Ranges Art Group Our workshops have become a valuable feature of our yearly activities as we bring to our members and non-members the opportunity to work with some of the top artists in Victoria.

Our first workshop for the year is the Anna Hoyle drawing workshop on Sunday March 15 at the Woodend Neighbourhood House. This workshop will explore imaginative drawing using coloured inks and other media. The cost is $75 for members and $85 for non-members.

Anna Hoyle will present the first workshop.

Award-winning Melbourne artist Anna has a degree in fine arts from Monash University and her works are featured in top galleries around Australia including the National Gallery of Australia.

This is an opportunity to relax and have fun and let your imagination run free while learning techniques used to produce fabulous ink drawings.

To enrol for this workshop or for more information on MRAG activities including membership and plein air activities, please contact John York on 5427 1780 or 0417 506 934, email macedonrangesartgroup@gmail.com or go to www.macedonrangesartgroup.com

Music at Resurrection 2015 will see a further exciting season of concerts at the Church of the Resurrection including a recital on the soon to be installed pipe organ.

The Australian Chamber Choir will return with concerts, the first on Saturday, March 21, at 3pm. This important Part of the appreciative audience at one of last commemoration of WW1 year’s concerts. entitled Soul of Anzac will Adnan Saygun. The program also feature works from six of the countries includes works by well-known cominvolved: England, France, US, posers. Samuel Barber’s A stopwatch Australia, Germany and Turkey. and an ordnance map written for men’s Highlights include Brenton Broadvoices and kettle drums will be a new stock’s moving commentary on Soul experience for many listeners. of Anzac, a poem penned in 1916 by On Sunday, March 29, the Seraphim Sydney journalist Roderic Quinn, and Trio will present an all-Beethoven Unspoken by Luke Hutton. program, featuring the much-loved Turkey, and more specifically Archduke Trio.

Gallipoli, is represented by the For further information phone 5426 traditional song Dertil Dolap (The 4801 and for Australian Chamber Choir Waterwheel) arranged by Ahmed bookings visit www.Auschoir.org

Singers' vice-president D’Arcy Wood with choir musical director and 2015 Macedon Ranges Arts Ambassador Stephen Brockman.

Gisborne Singers take on Rossini The Gisborne Singers are busy with their new program for 2015. At the end of May the choir will perform Petite Messe Solennelle by Rossini, best known for his operas such as the famous Barber of Seville.

On Australia Day, our musical eirector Stephen Brockman was awarded the title of Arts Ambassador for the Macedon Ranges. This award is chosen by the people of the Macedon Ranges and recognises a person or group that has shown outstanding artistic merit in the previous year.

Now is an ideal time to join the Gisborne Singers. We are particularly looking for basses and tenors. This is what

Macedon Music provides a high standard of live music in a unique rural setting. Internationally acclaimed ensembles and soloists perform regularly at Lowland Farm in the intimacy of a room which seats 90 people, overlooking the surrounding countryside.

choir vice-president D’Arcy Wood has to say about what the Gisborne Singers mean to him: “Singing is good for one’s physical, mental and emotional health – no doubt about it. Add to that the satisfaction of joining with others to produce a 'team' result.

“My 10 years or so with the Gisborne Singers have seen the choir grow in both numbers and enthusiasm. Not only is it a musical sharing, but also the many jobs involved in running a large choir with a busy annual program are shared as well.

We always welcome new members."

Richard Whiteley Our website: www.gisbornesingers.org.au

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Collective celebrates decade The Gallery Mt Macedon celebrated its tenth birthday as an arts collective in February with a big birthday cake.

Pictured are some of the past and present members.

Romsey Antiques and Collectibles Fair WHAT'S ON AT DUNEIRA THIS MONTH Easter weekend April 3 to 5, 10am to 4pm April 6, 10am to 3pm Trentham Mechanics Institute Hall.

Information at www.trentham.org.au

Art exhibition Les Marshall, one of the Buttlejorrk group of artists, will be exhibiting his work at the Gross Gallery, RomseyLancefield Road, from Saturday April 4 to Saturday April 11.

You can contact Les on 0437 798 019.

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Open Garden on March 22 and 29. 10am-4pm. $10 Guided Garden tours March 5, 19 and 28. 12.151.15pm. $15 Guided house tours March 5 and 12. 10.4511.45am $18 includes morning tea.

Art Workshops in the garden with Colleen Weste begin on March 29 and continue through April 12, 19 and 26. 10.30am-12.30pm $130 for all four or $40 per workshop.

Meditation sessions with Robyn Minski weekly from March 3 to April 21. 4.30-5.30pm. $200 full/$180 concession.

Italian and Mandarin classes are running from March 3 to May 19, from 5pm and 5.30pm respectively. $264 full/$244 concession.

Concert Romanza Andaluza Alex Tsiboulski guitar and Elizabeth Layton violin, March 28 at 2.30pm. $35 full/$25 concession.

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This inaugural fair will be held at Romsey Mechanics Institute, Main Street, Romsey, on Saturday March 21, from 9.30am to 4.30pm, and Sunday March 22, 10am to 3.30pm.

Entry will be $5 and morning and afternoon teas and lunch will be available. There will a wide variety of items for sale including furniture, china, glass, antique and costume vintage jewellery, antique oil lamps, sewing machines and vintage materials and collectibles.

Local Romsey artists will have art work on display and for sale. The Romsey and Lancefield Districts Historical Society will also have a display.

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING Proudly sponsored by Macedon Ranges Health

Asthma and thunderstorms Summer storms are becoming more frequent throughout Australia.

Thunderstorms can combine heavy rain, high humidity and strong winds. A European study has found there is a possibility that thunderstorms disturb groundlevel pollen grains, bursting the grains and making the allergens small enough to be inhaled.

There is also evidence that after rain and during wet conditions there are a larger number of fungal spores in the air. These can act as a trigger for asthma symptoms.

What can you do? ● Ensure preventer medication is taken as prescribed. ● Have an up to date Asthma Care Plan. ● If your asthma gets worse during thunderstorms try to stay indoors with the windows closed. ● Always carry your reliever medication with you.

For more information on Thunderstorms and asthma please see www.asthmaaustralia.org.au

After-hours health service starts at Riddells Creek The Macedon Ranges has a new after-hours health service. Happy Bodies Health Service (HBHS) opened its doors on January 30. The service operates from the Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House, 59 Main Road, and is open on Friday and Sunday nights between 6.30 and 10.30pm for a sixmonth trial period.

HBHS is led by a local nurse practitioner/physician associate and has a supportive staff including a registered nurse, primary care paramedic and health and medical service assistants.

The service is designed to supplement services that are already provided by your local doctor during the hours when he or she is not available.

Happy Bodies Health Service is not meant to be a replacement for your regular doctor.

No appointment is needed and you don’t need to phone. People seeking assessment can simply drop in.

For further information visit www.gpafterhours.net. au or contact Andrew McDonell, Senior Practitioner, on 0434 783 004.

Podiatry team welcomes back Karin Macedon Ranges Health welcomes back Karin, one of our podiatry team who has just returned from maternity leave.

Karin now has two gorgeous daughters.

After Karin graduated she spent seven Podiatrist Karin Fiedler years working in hospitals and rehabilitation centres in Amsterdam. Her experience in podiatry ranges from children’s foot problems, chronic disease management and inflammatory arthritis to neuro-logical disorders.

Her experiences as a cyclist and competitor in triathlons gave Karin extensive knowledge on gait analysis and running shoe advice.

“I am looking forward to being back seeing clients, new and old. I am excited to be working in our wonderful new centre,” said Karin.

For an appointment with Karin or another member of our podiatry team please phone 5428 0300.

Healthy Supermarket tours MRH dietitian Susan Whitelock is conducting supermarket tours. These are a fun way to learn how to make healthier shopping choices for you and your family. As part of a two-hour tour, Susan will show you how to understand food labels and select healthy food alternatives.

These tours are also suitable for those who have concerns with weight management, diabetes, high cholesterol or just want to make healthier choices.

A comprehensive pocket-size healthy shopping guide booklet is included and helps to take all the hard work out of food shopping.

To book please call 1300 136 588. The next tour will be on Tuesday March 31 at Foodworks in Gisborne at 10.30am.

'Top and tail' screenings for women BreastScreen Mobile Screening Service will be available at the Macedon Ranges Health Service at Gisborne from Monday February 26 to Friday May 13. For information or to make an appointment, call Breastscreen on 13 2050. To complete your 'Top and Tail' screening, please phone the Health Centre on 5428 0300 for your Pap Test.

EYES youth clinic: still here, new name Macedon Ranges Health has been operating “The EYES YOUTH CLINIC (Essential Youth Educational Services) Youth Health Clinic” since 2002.

This clinic will now be known as Macedon Ranges Health Youth Clinic. The clinic has been a successful health service for young people (12–25 years) in Gisborne and surrounding communities.

This year the clinic will operate during school terms on Wednesdays from 4.30 to 7pm at the “Health on Hamilton” centre at 76 Hamilton Street, Gisborne, with a doctor (local GP Alison Bailey) and a nurse (Louise Beer). The MRH Youth Clinic is also open monthly at Gisborne Secondary College, Sunbury Secondary College and Kyneton Secondary Colleges (lunchtime to the end of school).

Referrals to Allied Health workers including a dietitian and counsellor are also available. The healthcare providers at Macedon Ranges Health can help with mental and sexual health, body image and nutrition as well as school and family issues.

The Youth Clinic is a free service and the doctor bulk bills all clients. No appointments are needed; everyone is welcome. It is a confidential and nonjudgemental service and seeks the continued support of the local and extended community to remain an option for young people.

For further information on this service and dates for school visits please contact: Louise Beer on 5428 0300 or at louise.beer@mrh.org.au

Carers 55 and older needed for Melbourne study

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The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) is conducting a study to investigate the effectiveness of exercise to reduce depression and improve the wellbeing of older people and their carers. The idea is to develop ways carers and their care recipients can exercise together at home. It is hoped exercise will improve the mood and physical function of both people – taking some of the stress out of the care relationship. Research has shown that the burden of caring for a friend or family member at home can lead to depression. Depression is also significantly more prevalent among carers than in the wider community.

The research team is looking for volunteers in the Melbourne area (this includes the Gisborne area for the study's purposes). If you know someone aged 55 and over, living at home and caring for someone over 60, ask if they’re interested in participating. All assessments and interventions take place in the home and over the telephone so no travel is required. For further information, contact Edwina McCarthy at NARI on 8387 2315 or email e.mccarthy@nari.unimelb.edu.au

‘Betty’s Boop’ with Betty Doolan

News from Gisborne Oaks

Betty shared her special day with family members and staff at Gisborne Oaks on February 13.

Happy 100th birthday to Betty A tea party was organised by the family of Gisborne Oaks resident Betty Cann to celebrate her turning 100 in February.

Betty’s daughter Diana recalls her mum hosting tea parties in the 1950s at home for her friends. In preparation she would hand polish the floors. Diana would watch the ladies through the glass sliding doors chatting and laughing and then after two hours they would all go home. This style of celebration has become a family tradition.

Betty was born in England and moved to Australia when she was 10. Her career included manager at Herbert Adams Cakes and manager in the Beauty Department of Myer. In fact, Betty and some of her colleagues were responsible for the sellout of mantillas at Myer. Mr Kenneth Myer would walk through each department of the store every morning.

On one occasion he organised theatre tickets for the

ladies from the Beauty Department (including Betty) and suggested they wear the mantillas (lacy head scarves) that had just arrived instore. They made such an impression at the theatre that the following days Myer sold out of the fashionable head wear.

Betty enjoyed fashion, baking, movies and reading. However, to this day, her biggest love has been her family and grandchildren with whom she has shared such happy and creative times – Morgan, Brigitte (who for her 21st birthday opted for afternoon tea with grandma), Lucy, Hannah, Matthew and Julia.

Diana would like to thank the staff at Gisborne Oaks. Betty once said “I am not crazy you know – I am just highly complicated” – the staff at Gisborne Oaks do share her humour.

Diana has said it is Betty's humour touched with wisdom that the grandchildren have most benefited from. Happy Birthday Betty!

Kay from the Life Enhancement staff created a 5.5-metre Chinese dragon to celebrate Chinese New Year on February 19. Spectacular!

My husband Brian enjoyed playing golf; I liked wandering through antique shops, markets or just sitting in the park. Brian suggested that I learn to play golf (shock horror) – to be honest I just cannot see the point of hitting a little white ball and chasing it. On arriving at the golf club Brian handed me an old golf bag with three clubs in it (bought from the secondhand shop). I was embarrassed when I saw all the ladies in their nice golf gear but my thoughts were how I was going to get out of playing.

On the first hole I wanted to go to the toilet. Brian suggested behind a tree – no way! was my reply so we walked back to the clubhouse. Second hole I was thirsty; Brian asked where was the bottle of water that he brought ... ‘lost’; so back to the clubhouse.

Third hole I wanted to know where I could get a cup of coffee. That was the straw that broke the camel’s back; in silence we walked back to the car. Arriving there my husband said he was sorry but I was not a golfer (I tried to produce a tear) then with a grin on his face he said I think for the sake of our marriage I will go and play golf and you can walk around the shops and we’ll meet for lunch.

Brian drove me back to town and before I could say no I had the golf bag and clubs in my hands. I am sure I could hear Brian laugh as he drove off. Brian was always one step ahead of me; after all, we were married for 45 years. Stay safe, Betty

Men's Shedders learn about recycling with a difference Our “on the road” series is drawing to a close, at least for now. We are still on track to start moving in to our new home in April and we’ll be too busy to gad about for a while.

Our latest excursion gave us a great insight into the recycling of something completely different to our usual scrap metal, old bits of wood and, of course, shedmen. This month we visited Western Water’s state of the art recycling plant at Melton. Years ago this would have been called a

sewage farm.

The three things that struck us first were the cleanliness, the lack of odour and the amazing array of technology. Western Water team leader Andy explained the process, the quality of discharged recycled Class A water and the use of treated

biosolid waste as a soil conditioner.

They even collect the methane gas and use it to generate quite a bit of the power required to run the plant.

Nothing is wasted.

So now we know a lot more about filtration, aerobes and anaerobes, water chemistry and process control.

Until sometime in April we’re still at the old Courthouse on Monday and Thursday mornings and we guarantee our cups of tea are made using only top-quality Western Water water.

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Eating Out

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Welcome aboard at Bullengarook!

Well, what a busy but excellent start to the school year we have had at Bullengarook.

We have welcomed 17 new Year 7 students as well as a sprinkling of other new students across the year levels.

Students have been busy making new friends and adjusting to Secondary Campus rules and expectations and are doing a great job.

Our senior year level students have chosen their VET programs for the year and have enthusiastically taken on the extra responsibilities that come with being in the later years.

Our horticulture students, who are responsible for maintaining the school grounds, have some major projects to work on shortly including installing new paths, putting up a gazebo and getting things ship-shape again after the holidays. The furniture making students are constructing a step-stool as a major part of their program, while our information technology group is grappling with the complexities of computers and iPads.

Next month we will introduce our School Captains and Councillors for 2015.

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Our Preps have started the year extremely well. They have shown lots of enthusiasm for their lessons with their Prep teachers and also for their specialist classes of physical education, performing arts, visual arts and Indonesian. The following students and their class mascot, Annie the possum, had lots to talk about in their first week of school.

Alice: I like learning about letters and reading lots and lots of books.

Edward: I like learning about different numbers and playing at the basketball courts.

Mikayla: I like playing on the climbing frame. I like my teacher too because she lets me learn numbers.

Mitchell: I like playing in the play-

ground and going to the Classroom Library. I like the other library too.

They’re good.

Isabella: I like being with my teacher Miss McIntyre because she teaches me.

The Year 6 buddies have been busy making sure the Preps have settled in with changing their daily reading texts, eating their snacks and lunch and finding their way around the school.

They have also spent some lesson time together using the computers to write about each other and their interests.

Congratulations to all the Preps and their families on a wonderful start at New Gisborne Primary School.

Holy Cross starts new year with barbecue I would like to welcome back our staff and families for the new year. As with every year, we welcome new faces to our school and not only staff and students but their families too.

It has been a tradition at Holy Cross to hold a welcome barbecue at the end of the first week of school and we had a wonderful attendance on the Friday night. Starting at a new school can be daunting for all involved and it was nice to see families getting together and enjoying a relaxed, informal

have a laugh There are two kinds of people in this world; those who think there are two kinds of people and those who are smart enough to know better.

evening. Our new preps also enjoyed the chance to introduce their buddies to their families.

A big thank you to our PFA for the work they put into the evening. A great deal of preparation goes into these events before, during and after. Thank you to Rosemarie Montes, our new PFA president and her hard working committee. Thank you also to our barbecue dads who had a very hot job on the night.

Sandra Ritchie, Principal

New threads at Red Rock The beginning of the new school year has seen a number of new things at Red Rock Christian College.

The most obvious is our colourful new uniform. In line with our school colours, our uniform is now in the hues of blue and red. With a two-year transition, we will continue to see the old blue uniforms gradually upgraded. The new Preps look fantastic sporting the new uniform and in this domain, they are the schools pioneers!

We also have increased our staff to accommodate growing enrolments. We have a specialist PE teacher, the fabulous Cathy Boscolo teaching choir and private instruction for numerous instruments three days a week and an educational consultant/ psychologist one day a week.

It is evident that all teachers are able to specialise in their own areas of interest which adds to the passion and depth of knowledge they impart to our students.

This year will also see the beginning of our secondary building project, which will house our next lot of pioneers, the 2016 Year 7s.

There is growth happening in every area at RRCC including our teaching, where we focus on creating a growth mindset in our students, rather than a fixed mindset. As Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck states, “a growth mindset develops a passion for lifelong learning” and as a school, that’s what we’re all about.

It's all cricket action on the oval at Gisborne Primary School.

Architect’s impression of Sacred Heart College new senior building.

Sacred Heart College ‘Senior Learning Village’ on the way

2015 begins with many new faces The start of the 2015 school year saw a deluge of new staff and students at Gisborne Primary School. This included some children who had previously attended Macedon Grammar which closed down at the end of last year.

An army of cleaners vigorously vacuumed, dusted, wiped and polished every type of surface at holiday’s end, while staff switched their education brains back to the ‘On’ position.

443 children, spread across 20 grades, returned to work in mild conditions in their crisp uniforms and shiny shoes. They participated in the five-day

Learning to Learn program, which culminated in an open afternoon, and labelled their stationery supplies in readiness for another productive year.

One of the major curriculum changes has come through the common topics of work being undertaken across year levels.

In Term One, all students will be learning a historybased unit. Grades P-2 will look at ‘Families Past and Present’, Grade 3/4s uncover the events that involved ‘Finding Australia’ and Grade 5/6s examine the processes of ‘Establishing Australia’.

David McCall

Honour for students at Mount Macedon

By Thomas Shaddock and Charlotte Dobeson

Our school began its first term on the January 29. Most of us are glad to be back at Mount Macedon Primary School.

We are welcoming our new foundation students, and a few children in other classes.

We also have a couple of new teachers: Mr Flynn who will be teaching grade six students, Madame Lee, Mrs Lee and Mr Allan, our new specialist teachers.

On February 5 our school had the great honour of attending the opening stage of the Herald Sun bike tour. The students left the Ready to race after Mt Macedon Primary students sang the school at 9am and walked up to the Trading National Anthem at the start of the Herald Sun Tour.

Post, the beginning point of the stage. We sang the national anthem to begin the race. get to know the school and gain confidence. We Also, the grade sixers have grouped up with their have a buddies’ session every Thursday in which the foundation student buddies. The point of buddies is buddies play and learn together. that sometimes it is hard and scary for the students Overall, our school has had a pleasing and beginning school, and the buddies can help them promising start.

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Making own lunches fosters independence Independence is the greatest gift we can give to our children and the students at GISBORNE MONTESSORI Gisborne Montessori School SCHOOL demonstrate this on a daily basis. At most schools, children bring a packed lunch from home. However, the students at Gisborne Montessori prepare their own lunch every day as a normal part of the lunchtime routine.

The children make their own sandwiches from an array of healthy fillings, with older students assisting the younger ones if they are labouring over buttering their bread or managing the wide variety of fillings.

Staff share lunch in the communal dining hall where the children not only practise good table manners but also learn to share a meal while engaging in polite conversation.

Our older students prepare a hot meal from scratch at regular intervals and these treats delight us all, with recipes like vegetable samosas appearing. The life skills the children learn throughout this whole process cannot be measured with an A, B, C, or D but the experiences gained on a daily basis will stay with them their whole lives.

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Construction has started on Stage 1 of our Senior Learning Village which will house our Year 10 students, VCAL courses and Careers and Enterprise Centre.

This commits Sacred Heart College to one of its largest-ever projects – both in terms of structural complexity and financial investment.

Principal Craig Holmes believes this facility will provide for contemporary learning and teaching, as well as being a venue where students will be invited into the conversations about their future aspirations, with the intention of building a sense of purpose and motivation in Years 10 - 12.

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THE GREAT ASSOCIATION Gisborne reGion events Activities

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You still have a

OLDE TIME MARKET Stallholder profile Phil and Rosa Caccamo

Along the path in the Reserve in Hamilton chance to join Street, shoppers with an interest in the Grand gardening can find a huge range of Tour, plants which be of all sizes and varieties, fromwill seedlings flagged at to many mature trees and off shrubs, reasonably priced, fromGisborne Plant One on On Me. April 18.

See the advertisement on page 21 for more details of specials available at the June and July Olde Time Markets.

Full grid for Grand Tour

Entries for the 2015 GREAT Macedon Grand Tour are coming in fast with a full grid of 100 classic First Sunday of every month vehicles expected.

Rosa and Phil Caccamo, pictured, have been growing The tour will leave the Aitken Street service road conifers for 20 years at Romsey, and for the past 14 has been providing Goldfields Honey (eastern side) in Gisborne at 9am on April 18, wind its am pm years have been selling them at theAustralian Gisbornehoney Olde varieties and honeyway up over Mount Macedon, then on to Woodend, products Time Market.

OtherStreet lines they growbased include Englishfor the people of Central Hamilton Street-Aitken Victoria for over 20 years. Hesket and Riddells Creek for morning tea at the box,note nandinas, sheen *Please dogs notsilver permitted in and photinias. farmers’ market around 10.30. After morning tea it They haveown been attending the Gisborne market precinct* They also sell free range eggs from their Olde Time Market for many and is onyears to Darraweit Guim, Romsey, Lancefield and chickens, and fresh vegetables. have educated their loyal customers Their stall is situated under the oak treethe opposite about many different types of honey, the Mechanics Hall. their flavours and their health benefits.

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

Goldfields Honey

You will find good value and friendly service at the Goldfields Honey Stall at Site 62 on the corner opposite the Mechanics Institute. Mention seeing this article in the Gazette and provide your own container and they will fill it for $6 per kilogram.

Market cheer

Pyalong before a lunch stop back in Romsey. The afternoon will explore the roads around Newham across to Tylden with a visit to Carlsruhe for afternoon tea.

Entries onMen’s Marchand 21.Women’s For more information Wildclose Trout’s Headwear visit www.macedonrangesgrandtour.com.au is one of the many stalls that is a regular at the market.

Remember, spectators are more than welcome to come and enjoy the spectacle of the GREAT Macedon Grand Tour.

Gazette volunteer Angela Hryc is the latest volunteer at the Gazette.

Goldfields Honey will fill your own container My if you mention this article.

name is Angela Hryc and I have recently joined the Gisborne Gazette team as a volunteer.

I am a Gisborne resident View of the market from the Hamilton and have lived Street office. here for 11 years.

At the end of last year I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Communications and did a double major in John Goode is a watercolourist and a Professional Writing and Editing and Public member of the Gisborne Artists Society.

Relations. I have a strong passion for writing and John studied under the internationally editing so I am very excited to be volunteering Visitors browse among the stalls on Aitken inaugural presentation of the respected artist David Street.

Taylor for four years with theThe Gazette.

Gisborne Gazette Award was made and his work has been exhibited in various I joined the team to enhance and broaden my last month to Gisborne Singers galleries and shows where he has received skills in member writing and editingBrockman. as well as to show my ▲Despite the gloomy day the GREAT volunteers were all sunny Margaret An enthusiastic team of volunteers from awards. the GREAT Association the numerous Be sure to call in manages to the smiles at the February Olde Time Market. commitment to the Gisborne community.

Margaret was awarded the prize Olde Time Market held on theGREAT first Sunday each month, from John’s 9am to 2pm.

Centreofthis month to view the first choir member sold a One as of my projects willwho be tohad develop Funds raised from the collection of stall fees are returned to the community in beautiful water colours. theaccount most tickets toGazette. one of the choir’s Facebook for the many and varied ways, such as grants to community groups or sponsoring of

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community events.

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

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

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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.

Gisborne Secondary College

What’s On @ GSC

Investiture of GSC’s new leadership group from page 1

with Matt Spargo and Sarah Edward

Student Captains have responsibility across a range of roles from college captains, through curriculum area captains and even bus captains, and all have mentoring obligations.

Principal Andrew Robertson and the College Council President, Charles Cornish attended, along with an audience of parents who shared in recognition of the emerging student voice which is fast becoming a hallmark of student interaction at the college.

The keynote speaker, Jamin Heppell, who ran an inspiring workshop for student leaders before the investiture, is the founder of Game Changers Australia and Healthy Communities Australia, which runs health and fitness initiatives to encourage parents to be healthier role models for their kids. Jamin also coordinates a youth empowerment program called The YMCA LaunchPad which engages teenagers to explore what they want to do with their futures.

Careers Chatter with John Horley

Back into stride for 2015 The VTAC (Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre) offers for 2015 are now complete.

Congratulations to the many students who have received offers.

For the few students who have not received an offer, please ring me at the school on 5428 3691 to discuss your situation.

Year 10 students need to finalise their placements and complete all required paperwork for Work Experience in May this year.

All information is available on the Careers Website at www.gisborne secondarycollegecareers.com Students are advised to organise their placements early as many businesses have a lot of applicants and fill up quickly.

It is never too early for students and their families to begin the exciting journey of exploring careers and pathway options. We have great partnerships with the range of University/TAFE/Apprenticeship providers and will continue to offer a broad range of curriculum-based activities, workshops and visits this year.

The Careers Newsletter will be provided weekly and can be downloaded from the Careers Website. Families are encouraged to make reading the Newsletter a weekly activity to do together.

I look forward to meeting many of you this year. I hope it is an exciting year for all families.

Dylan Graham, Macklan Lord, Caedon Lane and Dustin Riley were excited to meet the Essendon players.

Bombers share tips with Year 7s Year 7 students had the chance to spend the afternoon with players from Essendon Football Club in February during the Australia Post-Essendon Football Club Community Camp. The students had a fantastic time sharpening their footy techniques with players Heath Hocking, Courtenay Dempsey, Brendon Goddard, Elliott Kavanagh and Adam Cooney. All of the players, teachers and students enjoyed the skills session.

Players also touched on other topics including healthy eating, leadership and choosing a career path.

Club members spent time during the week of February 9 in the Sunbury, Riddell and Macedon Ranges region. Day two of the camp included visits to local schools, a superclinic at Gardiner Reserve, time at local football clubs and a dinner to raise money for the community.

Players also visit GSC several times a year as part of the club’s On The Ball and Leadership programs.

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After a lengthy and competitive election process, we are excited to be the College captains for 2015. We are Sarah Edward and Matthew Spargo, and we both started at the college in 2010. Upon completing year 12, Matt aims to study chiropractic at RMIT and Sarah aims to study in the field of media or education. As well as completing year 12, this year we aim to raise school pride, promote further academic achievement and get more students involved in college activities.

After being appointed in late 2014, the entire leadership team (including dance, drama, debating, art, sport, environment, music captains, and the magazine editor) met weekly to discuss plans and aspirations for our time as captains. As a result we have created a solid foundation for our plans for the future.

Inter-house debating is now a contributing factor to the coveted grand aggregate cup, and the first round will be on March 16. It is through extracurricular activities such as debating that we shall endeavour to enrich and encourage the students of GSC in a variety of new ways.

We have just had our annual swimming sports and are proud to announce that we had more than 200 competitors, the most we have had in quite a few years. Year 12s at this event were given the chance to dress up in costume and generally just have a good time in our first Year 12 event.

We are really looking forward to you, the community of Gisborne, taking this Year 12 journey with us, and we promise to keep you up to date with the affairs of Gisborne Secondary College.

Learn a language at Gisborne The Victorian School of Languages runs French and Italian classes for primary and secondary students from any school. Classes are held at Gisborne Secondary every Monday at 4pm. The Education Department funds the classes provided there are sufficient students enrolled. Parents pay an annual fee of $70 to cover photocopying and other resources.

The VSL Centre depends heavily on the demand and support of the community. Parents are encouraged to enrol their children as numbers have been declining in recent years and the Gisborne VSL centre is in danger of having to close. For further information, contact area manager Antonella Cicero at antonellac@vsl.vic.edu.au

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News from Landowners doing their bit to curb fire risk

Hip hop, parkour and pizza? YEP!

Residents have been proactive in maintaining their properties for the fire season this year, with a 95% compliance rate on Fire Prevention Notices and fewer properties requiring fire prevention works than last year.

Council issued 753 notices this fire season compared with 830 last year, and only 39 households have failed to comply.

Council’s approach to fire prevention included creating ‘buffer zones’ around townships and thanks landowners who responded to requests that they do additional work such as slashing their entire properties rather than just doing a fire break.

Please be vigilant about fire risks in your area, and remember to report any unusual activity to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

We have launched YEP! 2015, a series of youth engagement programs and events that offer a safe and inclusive environment for young people aged 12–25.

The activities kicked off on February 11 at the Gisborne Youth Space with a YEP! Chill and games session. On February 12, young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder had the opportunity to attend a free barbecue at Woodend.

There are many other activities planned in Term 1, including hip hop and breakdance sessions, pizza making, parkour workshops (parkour is an obstacle course activity) and digital DJ sessions.

YEP! 2015 will also partner with the local Music In The Sticks (MITS) committee to plan two major skate, BMX, scooter and music events to be

held during the Easter school holidays in Romsey and Woodend.

If you are interested in joining the YEP! Committee to help plan these events and more, or to find out more about what’s happening at your local youth space, visit www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/ youth and like us on Facebook, www. facebook.com/MacedonRangesYouth or call Sarah Cook, Youth Engagement Officer, on 5422 0296.

What’s on at Macedon Community Centre Preschool program Mini Maestros: Mondays. Fun educational music classes for children from six months to five years. Contact Jo Irwin on 0417 703 690.

Kinderballet: dance program for children. Contact: 1300 606 949.

Junior programs The Macedon Catz Junior Netball club

trains every Wednesday. Contact Craig on 0422 907 465.

Indoor Soccer: Games every Tues, Thurs and Fri for junior and youth groups. Contact: www.macedon rangesfutsal.sportingpulse.net Signature Cheer and Dance Studios: Monday afternoon for cheerleading and hip hop classes for junior and youth students. Contact Amy Citroen on 0417 751 868.

Senior sports and activities Table Tennis: competition on Wednesday nights from 7.30pm. Contact Stan on 0437 508 338.

Badminton: Tues nights mixed competition and Thurs mornings ladies; child care available in the morning.

Contact: 9465 6011 or macedon rangesbadminton@gmail.com Zumba classes: Thursday mornings.

Contact: Karen on 0432 807 682.

Facility hire Call Buffalo Stadium on 5427 3411.

Macedon Ranges Health TWO IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Open for Business

Invitation to Public Open Day

Tuesday 10 March 2015

Sunday 22 March 2015

Macedon Ranges Health Centre

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Walk through your wonderful new centre

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BBQ and tasty delights throughout the day

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Face painting and Jumping Castle for the kiddies Highlands FM broadast live from the centre

Responsible cat ownership urged

This cat and newborn kittens were dumped in a sealed cardboard box so would have starved to death if they had not been found.

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March set to outdo itself in the Ranges

This collared sparrowhawk was photographed by Ron Weste off Nursery Road, Macedon, in January.

This March, with so much on offer locally, residents are encouraged to invite their friends and families to the Macedon Ranges to enjoy the ideal weather, perfect sunsets, major events, community activities and the local food and wine.

“Macedon Ranges residents should expect to find a free pass to visit Hanging Rock in Council’s latest edition of Shire Life,” says Helen Relph, chair of Tourism Macedon Ranges. “A fantastic reason for locals to reconnect with the Rock.”

March will also see a Market at Hanging Rock on Sunday March 15, a chance to camp at the Rock on Saturday March 21, and don’t forget Rockin’ Rod Stewart on March 28.

Over March 7 and 8, find more than 80 artisans demonstrating their traditional skills in lost or rare trades at the Lost Trades Fair being held at the Kyneton Racecourse.

For more inspiration visit Romsey’s inaugural Antiques and Collectibles Fair on March 21 and 22. March 22 also sees the running of the Macedon Ranges Cup at Kyneton.

Remember to like the Macedon Ranges Naturally Cool Facebook page for regular inspiration about what to do in the Macedon Ranges.

Lisa Dooley

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1:30pm - 2:25pm and 7.30-8.25pm.

Pants Down Circus ROCK is set to a pumping classic rock soundtrack with a wide range of circus acts including acrobatics, juggling and hula hoops. Whether you like incredible displays of strength and agility or just plain silly nonsense, this spectacular is sure to entertain all ages.

Tickets: $17, family (2 adults, 2 children) $60, and groups of 8+ $15. Contact the Box Office on 1300 888 802 (Mon-Fri 8.30am3pm) or buy in person at any Council Customer Service Centre.

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Tahir – Who Stole my Donkey?

Saturday March 21, 8pm to 9pm Tahir Bilgic is Australia’s only Turkish stand-up comedian and a regular feature on the comedy circuit.

He is best known for his role as Habib in the sitcoms Fat Pizza and Swift and Shift Couriers. His new show Who Stole My Donkey? is a hilarious stage show packed with stand-up, sketch, music, dance and laughs.

Tahir has been part of the past two Fringe Festivals where his shows have completely sold out.

Tickets: full price $35, concession and groups of 8+ $30. Contact the Box Office on 1300 888 802 (Mon-Fri 8.30am-3pm) or buy in person at any Council Customer Service Centre.

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Macedon Ranges Shire Council is urging cat owners to desex, microchip and register their cats to help curb the numbers of unwanted litters and roaming cats in the shire.

Council officers responded to a report of a dumped cat and kittens in January and found a tame mother cat with five newborn kittens, which were left abandoned in a sealed cardboard box in the Wombat State Forest. The cat and kittens are being raised by volunteer foster carers.

Even a small population of cats that have not been desexed can create a stray cat population problem that can grow at a rate of 50% a year.

Anyone found responsible for dumping or abandoning animals can be prosecuted and face fines over $70,000 or up to two years’ imprisonment.

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

By Phyllis Boyd

Local History

P O Box 113 Mount Macedon 3441 Phone (03) 5428 1450 history@gisbornemountmacedon.org.au www.gisbornemountmacedon.org.au

By Phyllis Boyd

Service and Sacrifice The Grumont family of Upper Macedon

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HE Grumont family of Upper Macedon saw four sons go to the war; two were killed and a third was badly gassed. Their father, Henry Grumont, was born c.1858 at Ballarat and in 1882 he married at Cherokee Mary McIntosh, daughter of William and Elizabeth nee Grant of Hesket. Henry and Mary brought up a large family who attended Upper Macedon State School.

Henry worked as a gardener on many Mount Macedon properties.

Henry was for many years the president of the Working Men’s Club at Macedon Upper.

The first child born to Mary and Henry was Henry William in 1882, who also became a gardener. Then followed Elizabeth, 1884, who married Denis Daly; Albert Charles, 1886; Frank Gordon 1888; Florence Mary 1890; James Lindsay 1892; Arthur Laughlan 1895; David Colin 1897; Isobel Eva 1899 and Eunice Lavina born in 1901.

Henry died in 1901 at Kyneton Hospital leaving Mary to keep the family together.

Of the six sons born to Henry and Mary, four answered the call to duty.

In this centenary year of Gallipoli, the Historical Society continues its series of stories about the contribution of local families to the war effort.

Arthur Grumont as being the first man from the Macedon district to enlist for service in World War 1.

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AVID Colin Grumont was the next family member to enlist. He signed up as a Sapper on June 7, 1915, and was posted to the 5th Division Signals Company, 2nd Reinforcements. David died of wounds in France on June 16, 1918, aged 21, and is buried in Franvillers Communal Cemetery Extension at Somme. This burial ground was used from April to August 1918 by units and Field Ambulances engaged in the defence of Amiens and there are now 200 war casualties commemorated at this site.

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AMES Lindsay Grumont, a gardener aged 22, enlisted on the same day and with the same Company as his younger brother David. It was later reported in The Argus that James had been badly gassed and was being invalided home. He returned to Australia on January 31, 1918. James married later that year to Emily Kline.

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LBERT Charles or Charles Albert (as he is listed in war records), enlisted at Melbourne at the age of 29 on July 12, 1915, giving his address as Macedon Upper and occupation as orchardist. He joined the 59th Battalion, embarking from Adelaide on HMAT RMS “Osterley” on September 29, 1915. He later achieved

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RTHUR Laughlan Grumont

enlisted at the age of 19 on August 14, 1914, with the 9th Battalion, H Company.

At that time he was living at Ayr in Queensland, east of Townsville. He embarked from Brisbane on Transport A5 “Omrah” on September 24 and became a 2nd Lieutenant in the 49th Battalion.

Arthur saw service in Egypt, Gallipoli and on the Western Front and returned to Australia on December 12, 1918. Soon after his safe return Arthur married Irene Smith. He was awarded the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal for his service.

In 1918, the first tree to be planted in the Macedon Avenue of Honour was to recognise

the rank of Sergeant. Albert served in Egypt and on the Western Front. On March 12, 1916, he was admitted to the 15th Field Ambulance with mumps and discharged two weeks later.

He embarked from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force on June 18 and was listed as missing on July 19, 1916. Information was given by witnesses “that on July 19th at Fromelles near Armentieres, Charles Grumont was shot as he was going over a parapet.

He was killed between the lines in No Man’s Land by being seriously wounded in the head and chest. We had to let him remain there as the enemy fire was so fierce and the ground was not held.”

Charles was awarded the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. He was buried in the VC Corner Australian Cemetery, Fromelles.

The following item is from the Woodend Star of May 4, 1918:

Welcome Home on the Mount “A Welcome Home and presentation were tendered to Privates T Taylor, E Wood and J Grumont on Friday of last week at the Working Men’s Club at Macedon Upper. There was a large crowd despite the bad weather. Proceedings opened with the singing of the National Anthem and the returned soldiers on entering the hall were greeted with ringing cheers.”

There are still many who reside in this district who are descendants of Mary and Henry, who sacrificed so much when the call came for their sons to serve both King and Country in World War 1.

The planting of the first tree in Honour Avenue, Macedon, in 1918 by Premier Harry Lawson to recognise Arthur Laughlan Grumont as the first to enlist from the Macedon district.

Historical Society News Cemetery Walk and Talk at Macedon Cemetery – Wednesday March 25 Members and friends are invited to meet at the Bent Street gate at 5pm. Society members

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who have researched family histories will share the stories that they have learned from the society records. The walk will be followed by a dinner at your own expense at Macedon Railway Hotel. Please join us.

First World War Remembered – Exhibition Thursday April 23 to Sunday April 26 inclusive.

The society will present a display of memorabilia to

honour Gisborne and district residents who volunteered for the 1914–1918 war.

See the display at Gisborne Courthouse daily from 10am to 2pm.

▲ Medals awarded to Charles Albert and David Colin Grumont, held by the family.

For the green thumbs . . . . .

Hi Everyone.

Here we are about to head into autumn again; it is such a great time to be out in the garden.

I enjoy summer but with Chris Williams I’m always glad when it is over; it is not the kindest season in our gardening calendar – I would be happier with a little less heat and a lot more rain! That said, we still have some wonderful things happening in the garden. The Crabapple Walk at Bolobek is looking great, very lush and shady with its underplanting of colourful hostas and the English lawn daisies between the pavers.

One thing I have noticed over the past summer is a lack of bees in the area. I think we as gardeners should try to make an effort to grow plants in our gardens that are attractive to bees and provide them with a good sustained source of pollen. Common garden plants like lavender, rosemary and salvia are excellent for this purpose because they flower for a very long season.

I have a specimen of the Tasmanian Leatherwood (Eucryphia lucida) at home in my garden. It is from this species that the famous leatherwood honey is

Hemp – how to grow it, wear it, mulch it

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produced. Leatherwood is a small columnar, evergreen tree that is covered with sweetly scented white flowers from spring to late autumn. My tree is a haven for bees and they are always busily gathering nectar from the abundant flowers.

As well as being a great food source for bees the leatherwood tree would make a good hedge or useful screening plant if planted close together, a much better option than all of those lillypilly or pittosporum cultivars that are so commonly used.

That’s all for this month. Remember to keep an eye on your garden throughout March if it stays dry – and keep watering!

Our monthly Speaker Night on Tuesday March 3 will MT feature guest speaker Lyn MACEDON & DISTRICT Stephenson on ‘Hemp – HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY INC. how to grow it, wear it, mulch it’.

As usual the meeting will be in the Horticultural Hall, 583 Mount Macedon Road, Mount Macedon.

At our April 7 Speaker Night, John Bentley of Friends of the Melton Botanic Gardens will speak on ‘Growing Plants, Growing People’.

Visitors and new members are welcome. Anyone interested in joining our society can speak to our secretary, Christine Heazlewood, or myself at the Speaker Night.

Kevin Edwards Details of our programs are on our website www.mountmacedonhorticulture.org. au or, if you prefer, contact Sally on 5426 2488.

For more information on the club, courses, organising a garden tour or membership please contact our Secretary Christine via email: cheazle@ westnet.com.au Kevin Edwards, Treasurer

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Our busy Friends group is again participating in the Clean Up Australia Day; we meet at the Scout Hall at 9.30am on Sunday March 1 for this annual event.

Our next working bee in Daly Nature Reserve and Heritage Orchard will be on Saturday March 7 with a 9.30am start. All are welcome as there is room for all ages and abilities; your experience and efforts will be greatly appreciated.

Our new logo (above) is in honour of the Wurundjeri cultural heritage of the entire reserve. The leaf is the one presented to our president at the Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony conducted by our patron and Wurundjeri elder, Ron Jones. We respectfully acknowledge that Daly Nature Reserve is Wurundjeri land.

Historic research is going well. Treasures include important cultural heritage around Gisborne and a recorded interview with Dame Elisabeth Murdoch speaking very fondly of Joan and Ulick L Daly.

We are also recording all impacts on Daly Nature Reserve and Heritage Orchard to best plan for a positive future.

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Brian, a resident and volunteer gardener at The Oaks/Elms hostel in Robertson Street, Gisborne, is always looking for anything to enhance and maintain the gardens for the residents. If you are able to help, please call the Life Enhancement Program on 5428 0391.

News from the Federation for the Environment and Horticulture in the Macedon Ranges The federation (FEHMR) has been operating for just over a year and is having success in networking environmental and horticultural groups and individuals in the shire. Members share information, advice and friendship to improve the environs we value.

FEHMR is now in a position to begin promoting the wonderful range of open spaces in the Macedon Ranges for their unique beauty by conservation, protection and restoration. If you are interested in being part of FEHMR, please email infogisbotgard@gmail.com or phone 0428 295 977 to find out more.

Gisborne Garden Club The club reconvened for another year on a steamy hot February 11, meeting at the beautiful garden of Bolobek.

Despite the rather oppressive heat, 51 members and visitors gathered to appreciate the cooling shade offered by the numerous old trees and the refreshing vistas of ferns and other shade loving plants thriving beneath them. From these shady groves the expansive lawns invited us to venture out into the summer heat to continue viewing the many other facets of this exquisite garden.

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All about anaphylaxis

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■ Gisborne Under 15 cricket players have won the Central Highlands Region Junior Country Week Championship, having gone through the competition undefeated. Roby Lane, who represented Gisborne Green, was named player of the series. In the U-17 competition, Matt Milne of Gisborne White was player of the series.

■ Public transport users have called for a review of ticket pricing on Gisborne V/Line trains. A PTV representative says the higher local cost comes from railway zoning boundaries, which are unlikely to change.

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Secondary College student Adele Reardon will represent Macedon Ranges in the Miss Galaxy Australia competition.

■ Macedon Grammar has been bought by popular author and principal of Candlebark School, John Marsden. John intends to introduce a new focus on the arts at the school.

■ New Gisborne-based Signature Cheer & Dance Studio aims to enter several competitions this year.

Night Photography by Bruce Braun

A different view of the night sky A great start to 2015 with new and familiar faces at club meetings in February. Topics included photobook production, sports and action photography, and Bruce Braun provided a great demonstration and practical session on night photography and shooting the stars.

In March we will look at preparing images for print and exhibition – in preparation for the GREAT Centre exhibition coming later in the year. We will also be taking a new look at that phenomenon of recent times the ‘selfie’: how to create an interesting self-portrait.

March 21 sees us heading out to visit

Werribee Zoo and Mansion where there will be loads of interesting subjects to photograph.

And don’t forget to put aside the club night on April 7 when the very experienced photographer and lecturer Alex Syndikas from RMIT will be judging our Architecture and Open competitions.

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

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

Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

It occurs in people who are exposed to a particular substance in the environment (called an allergen) they are sensitised to, such as pollens, food (eg. peanuts) or stings (eg. bee stings).

The signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include swelling of the face and lips, tingling mouth, nausea, decreased blood pressure, shortness of breath and coughing/wheezing.

Symptoms may occur within minutes of exposure to the allergen or may take several hours. These symptoms can progress into respiratory failure and circulatory collapse. Rapid intervention and treatment is required to reverse the effects of anaphylaxis.

Adrenaline is the medicine of choice and is the active drug found within adrenaline auto-injectors or ‘Epi-Pen’. Adrenaline works in anaphylaxis by opening the airways (bronchodilation) and constricting the blood vessels to increase blood pressure.

If a person is suspected to be having an anaphylaxis attack an ambulance should be called immediately by dialling 000.

For further information, contact your regular health care professional or visit ASCIA at www.allergy.org.au/ patients/about-allergy/anaphylaxis

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Congratulations to Gisborne Secondary College’s top five VCE students of 2014.

Jye, Lisa, Rebecca, Lucy (Dux), Rebecca and Holly.

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Residents to form Wyralla reserve group With Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s decision to retain the reserve on the corner of Wyralla Crescent and Kurung Court in Gisborne, we are calling for local residents to become involved in the formation of a residents’ group.

This group will meet regularly to formulate ideas and plans to develop the reserve for the betterment of the estate and the community in general. Any improvements for the reserve (i.e. playground, nature garden etc) would be done in consultation with the council.

Even if you can’t commit to being part of a group, your thoughts and ideas would be greatly appreciated.

If you want change for the better, please contact Ian Turner merriann2@netspace.net.au or John Wren jpwren@bigpond.com

Gisborne Take Off Weight Naturally (TOWN) Club

Some of the Wyralla Crescent residents who will make up the group to care for the reserve, pictured right.

Picnic at Hanging Rock

Changing seasons – change your approach Now that autumn is here you need to take the first step towards losing weight. We at Gisborne TOWN Club do not talk about a specific ‘Diet’ but about a ‘Sensible Eating Approach’ and changing your bad eating habits and replacing them with Di Egan a sensible approach to food.

This means learning to read food labels for fat and sugar content, not to skip meals as this can lead to overeating at the next meal, lots of fruit and vegetables and regular exercise. All of this can be rather daunting and hard to maintain on your own.

We at Gisborne TOWN Club will support you with your weight loss by providing a friendly and supportive environment where, by working together, we can all achieve a new healthy weight.

We do this by sharing ideas and information in our weekly group therapy sessions.

You don’t need to go it alone. Join us here at TOWN every Monday at the Gisborne Bowling Club between 6 and 7pm. Visitors and new members are always welcome. You can contact Carmel on 5428 3856 or Kathy on 5428 1334.

More than 400 people took advantage of a warm summer’s night weather to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the 40th anniversary screening of the film ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ ... joined by some unexpected spectators.

Bites from Oxfam Luncheon The Gisborne Oxfam monthly lunches at the Uniting Church hall resumed in February. Our next lunch is on March 20 at 12 noon. It is a time of fellowship and support for Oxfam projects. Drop in – we will cater for you.

Good start for walkers Sixty Bushwalking Club members and friends enjoyed a farewell 2014 lunch at Riddells Creek in December and toasted a successful 2015.

The toast has worked and we have already enjoyed a surf coast walk with Nigel, a Westerfolds Park walk with George and Ann and a walk along the Yarra with Gerard and Hendy culminating in a relaxing evening on the lawn at the Myer Music Bowl listening to the MSO. In March there is a week of interesting walks in Tasmania with Christine Philbrick followed by local walks at Blackwood and Spring Hill. These and other upcoming walks are detailed in our monthly newsletter to members.

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

Christine Young, Hendy O'Toole and Geoff Young at the Bushwalking Club’s ‘Farewell to 2014’ lunch.

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Dragons T20 champions on Australia Day Gisborne Cricket Club has been crowned the Central Highlands T20 cricket champions with a big win over Campbells Creek CC at Cricket Willow on Australia Day. Gisborne batted first and made a very solid score of 6/145 from their 20 overs, with gun opener Simon Harman in great form, top scoring with 64 before being unluckily run out.

It was clear straight away that it was going to take some very special hitting to overcome the Dragons’ tight bowling and excellent fielding. Dan Trevillian took a spectacular catch to remove one opener and the wickets started to fall regularly from there as all the Gisborne bowlers stuck to their task to contain the batsmen and, as a result, Campbells Creek fell short of Gisborne’s total with a score of 7/127 at the end of their 20 overs.

The Dragons became the first club outside of Ballarat to win the trophy in the 10 years it has been held and will now represent the Central Highlands in the state T20 competition next season.

An undefeated run of six T20 victories was a great result for Gisborne and congratulations go to Captain Jarryd Vernon and Coach Daniel Trevillian on some great leadership during the series. ​Andrew Headberry (president)

Gisborne’s impressive results from Round 11

Champions: The Dragons with the T20 Cup.

Teams in charge towards finals Gisborne Cricket Club is working towards the GDCA finals and hoping to have all six senior men’s teams taking part in the finals action in March.

In the McIntyre Cup, as the Gazette went to press Gisborne was in a strong position against Wallan in their clash at Gardiner Reserve, having dismissed Wallan for 135. The previous match against Sunbury United was an

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absolute thriller and an epic win for the Dragons. In C Grade, G Grade and H Grade, Gisborne is guaranteed to play finals cricket, while the E grade side needs to keep winning to secure a spot.

The one-day side played its first final at Riddells Creek in mid-February.

Plenty of great finals action is around the corner for the mighty Dragons!

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In the McIntyre Cup, Jarryd Vernon blitzed the Romsey attack to score a dominant 118 not out. Romsey had been dismissed the previous week for 110 (Darcy Nolan dominant with five wickets), so Gisborne cruised to a very large win after Vernon’s excellent knock at Gardiner Reserve. Gisborne is in a massive battle to make the finals and must keep winning to ensure a spot.

In E Grade, gun bowler Tim Bannan was pushed up the order when Gisborne batted first against Rupertswood. Bannan played beautifully and made 109 to guide the Dragons to a massive win.

H grade star Rob Cini did the job with bat and ball. Gisborne batted first and made a huge total of 341, with Cini smashing the ball all over the place as he made 158. He then took four wickets as the Dragons defeated East Sunbury by a big margin.

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Rob’s history includes working with the AFL Ex-Men, transitioning professional AFL players to post-playing careers, and youth welfare.

Rob’s appointment adds to the stable of professionals who have joined the club over the last two years.

Val Stoimenov has returned to the Strength and Conditioning position after an extended stint with the Chinese National Women’s Basketball team. Val has been putting the senior footballers through their paces since early November.

Sue Cautley returns to the club as physiotherapist.

Sue worked with the Western Bulldogs for over a decade.

Garry Bilson also returns to the club as head trainer. Garry is Sue Cautley a qualified clinical masseur and has been a trainer with both Brisbane Lions and Adelaide Crows.

Test your fitness at April Aquathon

A delighted Lyn Wells holds the Marie Park memorial trophy as the lady 2015 winner.

Swimmers and runners of all ages and abilities can test their fitness levels and compete at an Aquathon in Gisborne on 12 April, coinciding with the Gisborne Aquatic Centre’s 10th birthday.

The event will offer something for everyone: a long course for those who like a challenge, a short course, and a mini event for those who just want to ‘have a go’.

The event can be entered individually or as part of a team. Competitors who enter three or more races will be in the running to become the first Macedon Ranges Aquathon Series Champion.

Age categories exist for both the short and long courses. Team entries are for the short and long courses only.

All mini course participants will receive a medal, certificate and voucher for a sundae from Soltan Pepper restaurant, Romsey.

The juniors were lined up and ready to go at the 2014 aquathon.

Entry forms and course details are available from www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/ Aquathon2015 For more information about participating in the event or if you’d like to volunteer in the running of the day, contact Kerry Hammond via khammond@mrsc.vic.gov.au or by calling 5422 0333.

Proud winners of ladies events at Gisborne Golf Club Gisborne golfer Lyn Wells has been in fine form this year, winning the Marie Park memorial trophy, followed by a win in the ladies 2015 singles knockout event.

She shared the win of the memorial trophy with the men’s winner Doug Burgin, who won it for the second time.

Lyn was honoured to win this annual event initiated by Bob Park in memory of his wife, a dearly loved member of our club, and also many other treasured members who have passed away in recent years whose names are listed on the trophy.

Pat Gilchrist and Marg Ivory recently qualified for the final of the Golf Victoria Mazda fourball event with an excellent win at Kingston Heath. They now play in the final rounds at Sorrento and The National courses where they hope to emulate Gisborne golfers Robyn and Alice Tucker, runners-up in 2013, and Suzanne Velk, the 2014 winner.

Emma Brown and Margaret Barker combined as the perfect pair to take out the 2015 doubles knockout final.

A busy time is ahead for the ladies with the annual Bowl event and our charity Gala Day, where funds raised will be donated to the Kerri-Hesket fire brigade.

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Macedon Ranges Croquet Club

New members always welcome Why not come and try golf croquet, an outdoor activity for all ages and played by both men and women. We can supply mallets for those who wish to have a try.

We are a happy group of people and you will be warmly welcomed. Just call in on a Wednesday or Saturday morning at 10 o’clock at the courts at Dixon Field; you will be amazed how enjoyable this game can be – not only good fun but good exercise too. And remember visitors from other clubs are always welcome. One of our members played a few games at Noosa while on holidays and came home with a few new ideas.

Our March social day is looming and we are sure this will be a great success.

We enjoy catching up with friends from Bendigo, Essendon, Ballarat, Kyneton and Brimbank.

The club championship is narrowing down as each round is played. Best wishes to those still involved. It is going to be a thrilling finish.

Margaret Wardell

Netball players wanted Gisborne Rookies Junior Football Netball Club is taking registrations for the 2015 RDFNL competition. Age groups are Under 11s, Under 13s, Under 15s,and Under 17s.

For further information, contact Jodie Bannan on 0422 268 002 or look on the Rookies website.

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Young visitors pick up a few free tennis tips at the club’s open day.

Fun day at Macedon Tennis Club It’s March and the hot cross break and are in good form. buns have been filling the The Club Open Day on supermarket shelves for February 15 was a ripping weeks. No time to delay, get success. We had a great your tennis shoes on before turnout of existing members and the year gets away again! potential new members. The kids Our juniors our doing really had fun with coaching, games Lisa Fowler well – if they maintain current and tennis activities. We had a rankings we should have eight out of sausages sizzle, raffle and prizes. nine teams in the finals. Our Tuesday Membership continues to grow ladies, Saturday open and Monday as new people are introduced to our social are all in terrific form. wonderful tennis community in glorious The Thursday night open teams have surroundings. Happy hitting!

Lisa Fowler just fired up again after the Christmas

Basketball AGM Gisborne Bulldogs Basketball Club Notice of AGM and presentation day Sunday March 22, 1pm – 3pm, Gisborne Secondary College (in the old gym).

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West Gippsland trip and ‘hands free’ fly fishing Calder Fly Fishing Club members had a successful summer outing to Noojee.

We fished the Latrobe and Toorongo rivers on a very warm day with the shady, overhung, tea-coloured water containing many wild trout.

Skill in casting and presentation needed to be matched by carefully watching for the take before trying to set the hook since the fish were generally taking nymphs hanging deeper below indicator dries.

Wading upstream was a challenge with enough streamside vegetation to constrain casting; the occasional tree across the stream added both interest

Dorothy and John – a winning combination.

New success for bowling couple Husband and wife team Dorothy and John Evans are celebrating their winning the Ladies and Men’s Club Singles Championships at Gisborne Bowling Club.

Dorothy convincingly defeated Jo Kendon 25/10 while John defeated Mark Neicho in a very close game 25/21. This is Dorothy’s third championship at Gisborne, winning in 2012, 2014 and 2015 and this is John’s first championship win at Gisborne. The Club Singles Championship was held on January 24.

Thirty-five bowlers gathered to watch the games and enjoy drinks and a sausage sizzle.

Dorothy is having a good year, teaming up with Mary Wilson, Joan Berry and Jo Kendon to win the State fours for the fourth time at Divisional level, and we wish the team all the best in the Regional final to be held shortly. Dorothy also teamed up with Graeme Quaife to be runners up in the mixed pairs at Divisional level.

The Gisborne Club wishes to congratulate Dorothy and John on their dual Championship win and extend best wishes when they play in the Champion of Champions event at Kyneton Golf Bowling Club.

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and difficulty. Fortunately, the property owners had cleared most blackberry bushes although other scrub showed its natural affinity for hook and line.

Sometimes an innate ability comes to the fore. A member was untangling his line, with the leader and fly still in the water, only to have a fish take the fly. A successful mad scramble to land the fish by only the end of the line has earned him the sobriquet “Hands free MacKenzie”.

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

Louis Bokor

BikeSafe: pedalling for safety BikeSafe Macedon Ranges is working on a number of projects aimed at improving the safety of cyclists on our regional roads including safety campaigns and maintenance and infrastructure proposals.

We are a volunteer, not-for-profit organisation so having support from our local cycling community makes a big difference to our success. It costs nothing but your time to give us a hand or only $25 to become a member. New members are welcome and appreciated. The fee primarily goes towards keeping our safety wheels turning.

Connect through our Facebook page www. facebook.com/BikeSafeMacedonRanges , give us a call on 0407 759 860 or email us at bikesafemacedonranges@gmail.com to join our team.

Some of the happy BikeSafe riders about to head for a coffee.

Chinese New Year at The Oaks This year at The Oaks Aged Care one of the Lifestyle workers, Kaye Pope, finally achieved a long-term goal of hers – to create a Chinese dragon for the Chinese New Year.

The five-metre long dragon, a collaborative effort which involved the help of many staff and

volunteers, was the focal point of Chinese New Year celebrations in the centre.

As a part of our culturally diverse activity themes, Chinese New Year has always been well received at The Oaks by the residents and clients. The activity

room was decorated with lanterns, fans and kimonos and we had a Chinese meal with fortune cookies as well as a Chinese quiz and horoscope predictions for the year of the Goat/Sheep.

Anna MacQueen LEP Residential Coordinator

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Do you know what to expect when calling 000?

Do you know what to do or what to expect when calling 000 to report an emergency?

Trained operators answering a 000 call have a predetermined script or set of questions they have to ask to determine the appropriate emergency response. It is important that you give the 000 operator as much accurate information as possible. Having an idea of the type of information required could save someone’s life.

You will be asked what Emergency Service you require: Police, Fire or Ambulance.

Bevan Moody For example, when reporting a fire, you will be asked for the exact address in the following order of preference: Full street address such as 1 Smith Street, Gisborne, or if the street address is unknown, any common place names such as ovals and government buildings are appropriate.

A location, such as Gisborne – this is the last of the options! This is when the caller has no idea of their locality except the town/suburb.

You will then be asked what the situation is: car accident or fire etc. If a car accident, you will be asked what fuel type in the car? Is there any person injured or trapped? Are there any fluids leaking from the car?

If the event is a fire, you will be asked is it a grass and scrub fire/structure fire? How large is the fire? Is it impacting upon or going to impact upon any houses or structures? Is the fire spreading?

Finally, the 000 operator will then ask you to remain on the phone (as long as it is safe to do so) to gather as much additional information as possible to continue to relay to the responding emergency service.

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Fascinating Lost Trades Fair on this month Saturday March 7 and Sunday 8 Kyneton Racecourse See over 60 makers practising their crafts and trades: chair makers, coopers, penny farthing makers, instrument makers, silversmiths, boat builders, shingle splitters, rocking horse makers, fletchers, gunsmiths, knife makers and more.

Members of the Artisans Guild Australia will be demonstrating trades they were taught at the London Guilds: mirror silvering, gilding, decorative painting and marbling, pinstriping and leadlighting – just to name a few.

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A fletcher was one to demonstrate his unusual trade at the 2014 Lost Trades Fair.

Fire crew gets new flag – and thanks

MP Rob Mitchell presents the flag on Red Balloon Day, a national day of thanks to firefighters.

Rob Mitchell MP recently visited the crew at Gisborne CFA to present a new Australian flag, as well as deliver some ‘Thank you Fireys’ balloons to promote National Red Balloon Day. National Red Balloon Day is February 28. It is a day when the community can join together to honour and thank firefighters across the country by displaying red balloons.

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SCOUTING PAGE Proudly sponsored by Bruce Ellis, Chiropractor

Group Opening for 1st Gisborne Scouts We held our Group Opening on February 12 with local dignitaries, an Aboriginal elder and the Chief Commissioner of Scouts Victoria in attendance.

We will be participating in Clean Up Australia day on Sunday March 1 from 9am to 11.30am; we will meet at our Scout hall then groups will head out to different locations around town.

The section times for our group meetings are: Joey Scouts (age 6-8) Monday 5.306.30pm Cub Scouts (age 8-10.5) Monday 6.458pm or Tuesday 6-7.30pm Scouts (age 10-14.5) Tuesday 7.15-9pm or Thursday 7-9pm Venturers (age 14.5-18) Fridays 8-10pm Rovers (age 18-26) Wednesdays 8-10pm The Group’s contact number is 0487 706 804.

Scouts and Venturers enjoy great start with Bayjam BayJam at Mt Martha saw Scouts from all over Victoria camp for five nights and take part in many activities including water sports, hiking and a wide game in the city.

Nine venturers from 1st Gisborne Scout Group attended the 16th Australian Venture in South

Carly Visscher Acting Assistant Group Leader

Australia with about 1200 other Venturers. Most were from around Australia, but there were also Scouts (Venturers) from Canada, England, Fiji, New Zealand and several other countries.

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They enjoyed two weeks of adventurous activities including surfing, caving, kayaking, high ropes and much more – with some having an extra week in Alice Springs beforehand.

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In March 2015, Gisborne will have a new medical clinic. We will be located in the Macedon Ranges Health Centre building at 5 Neal Street in Gisborne.

The medical clinic will provide GP and Specialist medical services. It will be a family medical clinic. Your choice of doctor will be respected at all times.

Appointments- can be made by ringing the clinic, on our website online or using our App for your smartphone.

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1st New Gisborne Scouts build on great first year

William’s 17th birthday celebrations with his expedition team.

Venturers Kyle, Michael and friends with the Adelaide free bikes – all part of the fun at the Australian Venture.

Gisborne Unit welcomes new Guides This month Gisborne Girl Guides welcomed new girls to the Unit but sadly said goodbye to some of our older girls as they take on new challenges and activities.

Making new friends and learning how to work cooperatively with them is a great benefit of being a Girl Guide.

When girls decide to join Guides they make a Promise and agree to the Laws.

We are currently working on what the Promise and Laws mean to us – basically trying to do our best with all activities and challenges in life and to be the best person we can be.

If you are between 7 and 10 (older girls welcome too) and feel you need a new challenge, then maybe it’s time to try Girl Guides.

We meet at the Howey Street hall on Thursdays between 5 and 6.30pm. Phone Deb on 5426 1931 to organise a visit.

As the 2015 Scout year begins, our Group is very excited about the fun and excitement ahead.

The Group had its first meeting under a year ago on February 12, 2014, with 13 children and four leaders. Now, as we start this new year, we have 26 invested youth members, four with their “white scarf” (that’s new members-inwaiting), five leaders and two Venturer youth leaders. And five young people “having a look”.

We had originally thought we would letterbox the neighbourhood to recruit youth members but our own Cubs and Scouts have been bringing their friends along and doing all the recruiting!

Already in our first year we’ve had camping, hiking, canoeing, knots, campfires, outdoor cooking, lots of activity and achievement badges and in general a lot of fun.

This year will involve a lot of activity in our Scout section with nine of our Cub Scouts “going up” to Scouts through the year ‘Skipper’ John Frearson and a lot of hiking and camping in preparation for the 2016 Australian Scout Jamboree.

New members and new leaders are always welcome. Any people interested in joining our Parent Support Committee should have a chat with the chairman, John Randles on 0417 546 462 or me.

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Charlotte Smallacombe with Guide leader Deb Fleming.

Venturer fun William, Steven and Jackson have a great time with other friends at the pool at Coober Pedy during the Australian Venture in South Australia in January.

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OBITUARY Elsie May Byrne 4 January 1926 – 30 December 2014 LSIE Byrne was very active in the life of Gisborne. In her early married life, Elsie teamed up with Una Black and formed the Gisborne Girl Guides.

She was also the foundation president of the Gisborne Urban Fire Brigade Auxiliary and was a board member of the Gisborne Bush Nursing Hospital and Auxiliary.

Elsie and her husband Bill’s business interests included owning the Gisborne Motel during the 1970s and later being owners of a hardware and grain store.

Elsie was born at Casterton,

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Victoria, to Elly and Charlie Bond. There were five brothers and three sisters in the family.

Elsie attended the primary and secondary schools in Casterton and after leaving school journeyed to Melbourne and worked at Pure Engineering.

In her late teens, Elsie met Bill Byrne and they married at St James Old Cathedral in December 1945. Their first home was Macedon House, opposite the Gisborne Bowling Club. They had two children, Helen and Geoff, and later five grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren.

Elsie was an excellent cook and her hobbies included sewing and lead lighting.

Elsie and Bill enjoyed caravanning around Australia and meeting up with fellow travellers along the way.

Throughout their many trips she was always a keen photographer.

Elsie was a regular worshipper at St Paul’s Anglican Church where she was involved in many church activities.

Elsie’s burial took place at the Gisborne Cemetery following a Requiem Eucharist at St Paul’s.

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Neil Aplin (left) welcomes new members Roger and Diana Edwards.

More pearls for film society The Macedon Ranges Film Society year began on February 11 with a very enthusiastic and cheerful audience. The much-anticipated film Healing, starring Hugo Weaving and Don Hany, is set in and around the Macedon Ranges, and the site of the (nowclosed) Won Wron prison in Gippsland was used to create a film based on a true story of when prisoners were encouraged to bond and care for some of the eagles and other raptors from Healesville Sanctuary.

The film society prides itself on presenting films of many genres. In March, we go to Vietnam with director Cuong

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Ngo’s film Pearls of the Far East. This anthology of seven short films featuring different generations of women is set against the natural beauty of Vietnam’s landscape.

The society meets on the second Wednesday of each month so this film will be shown on Wednesday, March 11 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 phoning Lorraine on 5427 0921 or Christine on 5429 5452.

Richard Haire’s story continues The ’Rook Revisited with Shirley McKeown Before I continue with Richard Haire’s memoir I would like to pay tribute to him as I have been informed that Richard passed away last year. Richard and his late wife were always on hand if we had a “Back to Bullengarook” planned and also if help was needed in researching history.

Richard will be missed.

Now to continue …

“The route to school through the paddocks was the shortest and the most often used when we were walking. Most of it was through the farm then owned by the Kneebones, who ran the Bullengarook East Post Office.

(There were two Post Offices in Bullengarook at that time, the other one run by Bill Gorman in what used to be a hotel in the very early days.)

Mr Kneebone ran sheep and cattle on his property. On one occasion when my young sister Mary and I were returning from school we were bailed up by an aggressive ram just near a steel gate. I kept the ram at bay with a stick while Mary climbed the gate, but I could not put the stick

down to follow her. Our cries for help were eventually heard by Mr Kneebone. We steered clear of that paddock after that incident.

Other children had much longer walks than we had. The Carmichaels, Harbridges, Berrys and Morrises all lived between four to five kilometres from the school, while Laurie French had to ride seven kilometres. During the war years all signs were removed from public buildings, presumably to confuse the enemy if we were invaded. The Bullengarook East State School No. 1947 sign was re-erected at the beginning of the 1946 school year. Laurie French arrived after his long ride, saw the ‘1947’ on the sign and rode back home to tell his parents that school was not resuming for another year! Needless to say he was back at school the next day.

Usually we hurried to school in the morning but coming home was different. We showed the usual exuberance when school ended, running from the school down to Kneebone’s front gate. In fact this became a race, which I would later describe in race-caller style as Mary and I branched off from the others and walked home across paddocks. My Mother often chastised us for dawdling home.

To be continued …….

River health works to enhance Mount Macedon landmark $300,000 grant for Bolobek creek works Mount Macedon’s historic Bolobek Farm is set to become even more beautiful following river health works to transform the property into a haven of native plants and healthy waterways.

With funding of $310,000 from Melbourne Water’s river health incentive program, the Bolobek project aims to rehabilitate the streamside vegetation along three kilometres of waterway including the tributary of Riddells Creek and Barringo Creek. The improvements will have flow-on benefits for eight kilometres of waterways.

The property’s owners, Brigid and Hugh Robertson, plan to create an open woodland of eucalypts and riverbanks loaded with native shrubs and reeds. ‘‘At the moment, the willows are choking the natural vegetation and cattle pollute the creeks,’’ Mr Robertson said.

There will be weed control and revegetation with about 5,000 native plants used to improve the connection of habitats to the forested headwaters in the Macedon Regional Park. Initial works involve the removal of willows and hawthorns and their replacement with native species that will provide stable, clean and resilient waterways as well as an attractive landscape.

Bolobek is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register for its importance aesthetically, historically, architecturally and for its garden design.

The Orde Hill Reservoir upgrade will reduce soil erosion and improve access for maintenance work.

Further upgrade at Mt Macedon reservoir Western Water this month begins the second stage of an upgrade of the Orde Hill Reservoir at Mount Macedon.

Orde Hill Reservoir is a feeder storage for Gisborne’s Rosslynne Reservoir.

The $550,000 project will involve improving the vehicle access roads to ensure staff and contractors have better access for routine safety inspections and maintenance work.

Surface drains are also being improved to reduce soil erosion during heavy rain that can cause runoff into Willimingongon Creek.

The reservoir, which can store up to 250 million litres of drinking water, is a closed catchment with no public access allowed.

Trespassing in a closed catchment can compromise the safety of our drinking water, and lead to prosecution and heavy fines.

News from Gisborne Genealogical Group The next meeting of the Gisborne Genealogical Group will be the AGM to be held on Thursday March 26 at 7.30pm in the Family History Room, adjoining the Gisborne Library.

Annual reports will be presented and the new committee for 2015 elected. All current positions will be declared vacant.

(Nomination forms are in the family history room.) The Member of the Year award will also be announced.

Following the AGM there will be a talk

by Kathleen Neal on deciphering old handwriting, such as that found in old wills.

(Kathleen is a lecturer in medieval history.)

Supper will follow the meeting.

Members are President Graeme Day with reminded that committee members Heather subscriptions Tumber and Lynley Hall. are now due and you need to be a financial member to vote at the AGM. Lynley Hall

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

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Pancake fundraiser never falls flat

World Day of Prayer St Brigid’s Parish extends a warm invitation to everyone to join us at St Brigid’s Church on Friday March 6 at 10.30am to celebrate World Day of Prayer which this year will have a focus on the nation of the Bahamas.

Refreshments will follow in the parish hall. All are welcome.

Robyn Angarano

Easter Journey On February 18 the Journey to Easter began with Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Many Christians celebrate the passion of the Christ and the resurrection and promise of eternal life.

Lent is a time for preparation and reflection. Christians who choose to observe Lent may fast and/or abstain from meat on Fridays, offer additional prayer and reflection on the life of Jesus, or they may give to Project Compassion.

The end of Lent finishes with joy and the celebration of Easter with family gatherings, food and Easter eggs.

Tuesday March 31, Tenebrae Service 7pm; Wednesday April 1, Communal Service of Forgiveness 7pm.

Holy Thursday April 2 1st Rite of Reconciliation 9am; Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7pm; Good Friday April 3, Stations of the Cross 10am and Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 3pm.

Holy Saturday April 4 1st Rite of Reconciliation 9am; Easter Vigil 7pm.

All of the above services will be held at St Brigid’s. ● Easter Sunday April 5: Mass 9.30am St Patricks, Macedon. Mass 11am at St Brigid’s, Gisborne.

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The culinary stars from the Uniting Church made their annual pre Ash Wednesday visit to the Village Shopping Centre to distribute delicious pancakes for a small charge.

House of the Rock We have settled into our new premises at 247 Station Road, New Gisborne, and are very pleased to feel that we’re part of the New Gisborne community. Many comments have been passed in the neighbourhood about the attractiveness and friendliness of our church building ... and its inhabitants!

We are excited for the facility to be used on a regular basis for community activities, most notably the RSL who have had a special interest in the building over many years. We welcome enquiries from other community groups or individuals. Please ring me (Gay) with queries of this nature.

We have a missions group in India currently and we received a report about the group coming

across a 107-yearold woman dragging a load of wood home for cooking.

After speaking with our group, she then demonstrated Gay Wilding her dancing techniques.

The reports being received back about the children in our two children’s homes are also truly heart-warming – it’s wonderful to be able to care for people who have so little and yet gain enjoyment so easily.

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

Gay Wilding

St Paul’s Anglican Parish Trying to stop in the middle of an activity is never easy. If the alarm or bell goes it is hard to resist the temptation to just keep going for a little longer so as to make sure we Fr Davies finish a bit more.

For many Christians this season of Lent is a time for us to stop or at least slow down somewhat and spend some time reflecting on our life and faith.

Whether we are Christian or not, the opportunity and discipline of stopping for a time and taking stock of our lives, where we are, asking ourselves what is really important and what we hope to achieve into the future is well worth considering.

This may involve simply a few minutes quiet each day or perhaps a day spent alone in a quiet and restful setting, or a couple of days in what is often referred to as a retreat. When we stop, pause and think we allow the possibility of being open to new perspectives and insights into our lives and the community around us.

Our church at St Paul’s in Gisborne is open every day and all are invited to use this space for prayer, reflection or just to be quiet.

Fr Greg Davies

Easter services Sunday March 29 – Passion/Palm Sunday: 10am at St Paul’s, Gisborne.

Thursday April 2 – Maundy Thursday: 7.30pm – Sung Eucharist, Washing of feet and prayer vigil at St John’s, Riddells Creek.

Friday April 3 – Good Friday: 9am Solemn Liturgy of the Passion of Our Lord St Paul’s Gisborne; 12 noon – Solemn Liturgy of the Passion of Our Lord at The Church of the Resurrection, Macedon.

Sunday April 5th – Easter Day: 6am Great Vigil and Renewal of Baptismal Vows – followed by breakfast at The Church of the Resurrection, Macedon.

9.30am Sung Eucharist and Renewal of Baptismal Vows at St Paul’s Gisborne.

St Paul’s Op Shop jottings Since we re-opened on January 27, St Paul’s Anglican Op Shop has been exceptionally busy with customers taking advantage of the many bargains.

People speak freely to each other about our shop being a place where most people can buy the things they need at a price they can afford: books, clothes, brica-brac, furniture, toys and magazines. Several people come into the shop for what they call retail therapy and say they always go away feeling better!

Our new glass display cabinet has created much interest with a greater range of jewellery available for sale. We have practically sold out of jam jars, so if our 34

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readers are able to assist with small to medium-size jars, we would be most grateful.

As our revamped magazine display stand is much bigger than our previous one we are in short supply of recent magazines of all kinds.

Our trading hours remain the same: Tuesday 10am– 1pm; Wednesday to Friday 10am–4pm and Saturday 10am–1pm.

This month we feature long-time volunteer Judy McArthur.

– Graeme Millar 0413 781 501

Judy McArthur, featured Op Shop volunteer for March.

What’s On

Regular group meetings New members welcome

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

Church Hall, Woodend 5420 7595 BUSHWALKING CLUB Tel 5428 2450 2pm every Mon except first Mon of CANASTA CLUB 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 CROQUET CLUB Wed & Sat 10am Dixon Field CWA GISBORNE 2nd Monday 10am Masonic Hall, Gisb.

CWA MACEDON 3rd Tues 1pm 662 Mt Macedon Rd EUCHRE Tues 7.30 Doug White Meeting Room 5428 2695 FILM SOCIETY 2nd Wed Woodend Neigh’hood House 5427 2323 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 Court House HISTORICAL SOCIETY Wed 10am-4pm LIBRARY: TODDLERS’ STORY TIME Mon 10.30am, Wed 10.30am LIONS CLUB DINNER NIGHT Last Friday, 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 Horticultural Hall MT MAC & DIST HORT SOC 1st Tues Riddells Rec Res OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB Sun 9am OLDE TIME MARKET 1st Sun each month 9am-2pm OXFAM LUNCH 3rd Friday Uniting Church noon PETANQUE 2nd & 4th Sat 10am behind Caltex Service

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

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

book 5428 4483 by 1pm Mon RUNNING GROUP Tues & Thurs 6pm, Sun 8am 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 Tony Clarke Res SENIOR CITS (Macedon) Tues 10am SPINNERS & FIBRE GROUP Tues 12 noon Riddells Ck

Neighbourhood House THUNDER SWIMMING CLUB 2nd Sat 5pm Aquatic Centre TOASTMASTERS 1st & 3rd Tues 7.20pm Senior Citizens Centre, 8 O’Shanassy St, Sunbury T.O.W.N. Mondays 6pm Gisborne Bowls Club TOY LIBRARY Sat 10-noon; 1st & 3rd Wed 10-11am TRAVEL CLUB 3rd Tues 7.30pm Riddell Neighb’hood H ouse U3A Mondays 10.30am MRFEC 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

Church, Forest St, Woodend 5426 4801 or

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

100 Years Ago From the pages of the old Gisborne Gazette March 1915 Registration of Shops – On or before 14th March, every shopkeeper is required by the Factories Act to register his shop. The penalty for non-registration is a fine of £10. It is estimated that there are in Victoria somewhere in the vicinity of 40,000 shops.

Belgian Entertainment – A very successful entertainment in aid of the Belgian Relief Fund was held in the Mechanics’ Hall, New Gisborne, on Saturday night, and a sum of £20 was raised.

Water Carnival – The first annual carnival of the Gisborne Swimming Club was held on Saturday afternoon, in the Gisborne Creek near Wyabun Park, permission to use the ground being kindly granted by the Messrs.

Heard. The moving spirit in this matter was Mr. Lanyon, the head teacher of the Gisborne State School. Mr. Lanyon has been acting as instructor in swimming to the pupils of both Gisborne schools. The pupils are not only taught to swim, but are instructed in life saving, from bleeding, snake bite, etc., and the teacher, who possesses the art of making study attractive, has no reason to complain of want of diligence on the part of the pupils.

Gisborne Shire Council – Extract from Minutes – The Health Officer (Dr. Daly) gave his annual report, showing that the general health of the district had been exceptionally good. There was one death at New Gisborne which was due to tubercular disease. The total number of deaths for the past year was only seven, the smallest number for many years. The total number of births in the district during the year was 37, which was much above the average of past years.

War News – Through the Dardanelles – The Allies are making rapid progress in the Dardanelles. They have shelled and reduced the forts, especially at The Narrows (one mile wide) and should be shortly into the Sea of Marmora, when, of course, they can proceed direct to Constantinople.

Though there is no news on the subject, the gift of prophecy is not required to know that a large land force will be co-operating with the fleet of the Allies, so that the capture of Constantinople should be a matter of comparatively short time.

A Tramp of 1000 Miles – This was the title of a very interesting lecture delivered

by Prof. Mudd in the Methodist Church on Monday. The Professor took up the subject where he left off in his lecture at Gisborne six months ago, reminding his audience that he had been sent from England at the head of a scientific expedition to secure amongst other things, some rare orchids from East Africa. The outbreak of the Zulu War left Prof. Mudd and a companion stranded in East Africa and they had to set out on foot for Cape Town, a distance of 1000 miles.

The adventures of the two travellers were told in the professor’s inimitable style and it should be needless to remark that all present were delighted with the address.

What Else Date

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FEBRUARY 27 Schools Clean Up Australia Day 3 27-28 Gisborne Art Show 3 28 Red Balloon Day 29 MARCH

1 Community Clean Up Australia Day

3 Hort Society speaker: Lyn Stephenson 4 Gardening course begins

4 Photography course begins 6 Red Cross winter fashion show

6 World Day of Prayer 7 Daly Reserve working bee 7-8 Lost Trades Fair 11 Carers Victoria talk 11 Film Society ‘Pearls of the Far East’ 14 Harvest exchange at Bullengarook

15 Drawing workshop 15 Macedon Music concert 21 Entries for Grand Tour close 19 Arthritis seminar

20 Author at Library

21 Camp Out at Hanging Rock

21 Concert at Resurrection 21 Romsey Antiques & Collectibles Fair 21 Comedy show with Tahir Bilgic, Kyneton 22 Open Day at Macedon Ranges Health 22 Basketball AGM 24 Macedon CWA fashion parade

25 Macedon Cemetery walk and talk 26 Genealogical Group AGM 28 Concert at Duneira 28 Rod Stewart concert, Hanging Rock 29 Art workshops begin at Duneira 29 Swap meet at Steam Park

29 Seraphim Trio at Resurrection 31 Healthy supermarket tour

3 23 8 8 6 34 23 29 9 32 6 10 10 18 8 5 5 10 11 21 20 27 6 22 33 11 21 11 8 10 12

APRIL

1 Tim Costello speaks at Rupertswood Twilight School 8 2 ‘Pants Down Circus Rock’ show, Kyneton 21 3 Good Friday 3-6 Trentham Art Show 11 4-11 Art Exhibition 11 7 Hort Society speaker John Bentley 23 12 Aquathon 27 18-19 Grand Tour 18

Macedon Ranges wildlife

This friendly echidna was spotted waddling around Mount Macedon and snapped by Ron Weste.

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