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p ort and st eely am bit ion you can ach ieve anyt h ing. T h ese are t h e st ories t h at bring local com m unit ies t oget h er and t h e Macedon J unior F oot ball C lub decided t o celebrat e B laise’ s last gam e. T h e ent ire Macedon com m unit y unit ed t o ch eer B laise as h e ran t h rough a banner as cap t ain of t h e U 1 0 s t eam and t ook p art in continued
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T en years This month we celebrate the G aze tte’ s tenth anniversary. How far the paper has come in that time and how much community news it has shared! To celebrate this milestone, our talented production editor, Pip Butler, has made a special spread on pages 20 and 21. Congratulations to Bryan Power, Pip Butler, Phyllis and Ian Boyd and Graeme Miller for being on the team since Day 1 – what a community service!
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T h ank you, B ryan I would like to thank Bryan Power for all he has done for our community over the past ten years as editor. His passion, dedication, talent and warm, inclusive nature have built not only the paper, but positive relationships and pride in our community as well. I am delighted that Bryan will remain part of the team. He has written a few words for this edition on page 13. W elcom e, C h ris Mount Macedon photographer Chris Fleming has offered to provide the G aze tte with photos of local sport, notably junior sport, and other events. We are very thankful to Chris for doing this. Today’s edition features a number of his photographs including the moving cover shot. Gaze t t e Recep t ion Our annual reception will be held on Thursday October 6. If you are part of the G aze tte team in any way, please plan to come along to celebrate another great year plus our ten-year anniversary. It will also give me the opportunity to thank you personally for your contribution to the G aze tte. Please note the address of the reception has changed this year – details are in the notice on page 3. Happy reading. C orinne
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a sp ecial guard of h onour as B laise w alk ed of f the field one last time with his teammates B laise’ s st ory w ill cont inue as h e h as agreed t o be p art of t h e U 1 2 s cam p aign nex t year as a runner and t o st art learning t h e coach ing ropes E pect to hear more about Blaise and the Macedon Cats in the uture C raig T horb u rn U 10s T eam M anager, M acedon J u nior F ootb all C lu b
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hen first started y ter as a ouncillor back in 2012, I had a big dream and high hopes to make an impact in the council, to inspire residents to be more engaged with local government, to advocate for balanced development which supported our environment and to break a trend and stereotype that being a councillor was just for the older generation. At the completion of my four-year term, I can hold my head up high knowing that I have achieved some positive outcomes for the community. I have been consistent with my decisions in the chamber with a focus on health and wellbeing and more open space in the community and am proud of initiatives such as our new early childhood facility in Robertson Street and a plan for the future growth of our football ovals in New Gisborne. We have a new Health and Wellbeing Committee in place made up of a cross-section of residents from over the shire and we have some younger dynamic professionals putting their hands up to be on council. However growth and strategic planning for the future of Gisborne and the whole region is far from over and it will take a progressive, innovative and strong team of councillors led by a visionary CEO to achieve the balance and new direction that we desperately need. I believe the most important thing we can do as a council moving forward is to focus on the three core pillars of local government which are roads, rubbish and rates – and do them really well. It is in this space that we can create great experiences for our community through improved infrastructure and road networks as well as recycling and waste initiatives, while engaging our residents through our progressive and modern outlook. I have loved being involved in local government and being able to make a positive difference for current and future generations and wish that I could represent you all in the next term. However, the past four years have seen new career opportunities open up for me which I not only enjoy but would like to explore further. It is due to these opportunities that I will not be seeking re-election for a further term. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support and look forward to seeing you out in the community loving this beautiful place we call the Macedon Ranges.
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Oaks nurse wins national award Macedon Ranges Health nurse Camille Koch has won a national aged care award. Camille was presented with the Individual Distinction award at the HESTA National Aged Care Awards in Canberra on August 4. Camille is a Registered Nurse at Gisborne Oaks and has been recognised for her work in improving wound management through the establishment of a multi-disciplinary Wounds Resource Team, leading to improved practice, a reduction in the severity of wounds and better documentation. The HESTA awards recognise those
in aged care who make an exceptional contribution to improving the q uality of life for older Australians. Camille said she started her nursing career working in the acute care surgical ward where she saw older patients with severe wounds. “I really wanted to prevent residents from developing wounds that req uire hospitalisation and the Wound Resource Team aims to prevent and manage wounds holistically and in an evidencebased manner,” she said. “This award acknowledges the work done by the whole team.”
C amille K och displays her award.
RS L president Jo hn D e Lai accepts the cheq ue at the cenotaph in G isb orne.
C lubs donat e t o RS L Rep resent at ives of Gisborne and Golden S q uare F oot ball Net ball C lubs m ade a donat ion of $ 5 0 0 t o t h e Gisborne RS L on A ugust 1 7 . T h is w as a belat ed p resent at ion f ollow ing t h e A nza c D ay gam e bet w een t h e t w o clubs. Mandy D imasi, S ecretary RSL ews
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Y ears of hard work b y the community have delive red a new tanker for Macedon C F A.
Macedon t ank er dream After many years of fundraising, with wood raffles, flea markets, community donations and one very large, very generous donation from a local business, our new Macedon Tanker 2 has finally arrived. We are delighted to have acq uired a state-ofthe-art 2016 Medium Tanker featuring two pumps, a water cannon, automatic transmission, and the latest crew protection systems. All crew will sit inside the vehicle when travelling, unlike the existing tanker where they have to sit on the back of the vehicle in the rain, cold, heat and dust. The new tanker must now be “run-in” for about 3000km then returned to the CFA workshops for a final check o er. t will then go through a series
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T he G rade 6 cut and paste team from H oly C ross P rimary S chool channelled U sain Bolt while doing S eptemb er' s paste- up during the O lympic G ames. Back: Rhys, C onnor, Emily and T aylah. F ront: S ummer, Madeline, Lucas and Eb ony. T he students also supplied this month' s q uiz q uestions, j okes and riddles.
Lily new alpine champ
Happy Wattle Day!
Former Braemar student Lily Tomkinson recently became the 2016 Australian Alpine Skiing Women’s Champion. She won the overall, under 21, and open age group titles, beating three-time Olympian Jenny Owens and youth Olympics silver medalist Zali Offord. Lily was also runner up in the National Championship Slalom at Thredbo. Lily has skied since the age of two and in the past few years has been clawing her way back to fitness after two knee reconstructions and a bone graft. She is the first person in the history of alpine ski Lily displays her medals. racing in Australia to come back and win a title after such horrific injury. Her mother Justina Tomkinson is thrilled that Lily’s work ethic, dedication and discipline have paid off. Lily is doing her VCE through distance education and is often seen in the area cycling and running in between seasons. She is currently racing in New Zealand.
Did you know Wattle Day, September 1, was instigated in our district? It was started by legendary local Blanche Ross Watt. Do you remember celebrating Wattle Days at your school? Did you save any of your Wattle Day badges that were distributed every Wattle Day? Blanche Muriel Eugenie Ross Watt, daughter of Thomas Ferrier Hamilton, was born in 1861 at “Elderslie” in New Gisborne. Blanche instigated Wattle Day when in August 1912 she, together with her small daughter Betty, sold sprigs of wattle collected from this area in Melbourne. Mrs Ross Watt had been impressed by the success of Marguerita Day in Germany where funds were raised for children’s charities. She had donated a block of land in Station Road, New Gisborne, for the construction of a hall and it was for this project that she sold the wattle sprays. She raised £3000 for the hall, at one time used as an Anglican Church and now known as Ross Watt Children’s Hall and used by playgroups. And that was how Wattle Day began. Blanche Ross Watt
Local businesses are award finalists Nine local businesses have been shortlisted as finalists in the Bendigo Bank Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Awards. The awards aim to support businesses that provide local employment, improve the health and wellbeing of residents, and provide an outstanding service to the shire. Local finalists and their categories are: Braeside Mt Macedon Country Retreat – Excellence in Accommodation. Bluegum Electrical Solutions – Excellence in Customer Service. Gisborne Oaks Market, Gisborne Olde Time Market and Love Your Local twilight market – all three nominated in the Excellence in Events and Attractions category.
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Many of the local finalists in the Bendigo Bank Business Excellence Awards. Macedon Nursery & Garden Supplies – Excellence in Retail. Mount Towrong Vineyard – Excellence in Local Produce. Ranges Medical – Excellence in New and Emerging Business. Chantel Gilbert from Bluegum
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Electrical Solutions and Courtney Vogt from Energise Fitness & Muscular Therapies – Young Business Person of the Year. The winners will be announced at a Gala Dinner at Kyneton Town Hall on September 14.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE Singers entertain CWA
Rem nant bush land f ocus of nex t w ork day The next Friends of Daly Nature Reserve working bee will be on Tuesday September 13 at 9.30am, when we will be focusing on the remnant bushland. The Friends group is also planning a weekend working bee and community gettogether for spring. We have been working with council’s Parks and Gardens team and would like to thank them for a great job in the heritage garden. This public open space is well worth seeing at this time of year with blossoms soon appearing on the fruit trees bulbs owering and general spring vibrancy. At our recent Annual General Meeting, John Randles from New Gisborne Community Garden was our guest speaker, and we thank him for an entertaining and informative presentation about his experiences working in two community gardens. Daly Nature Reserve is still suffering from vehicle and bicycle damage, as are other local bushland reserves, and we are pleased to read that council executive is acknowledging this ongoing problem. Our working bee on August 9 was q uite casual, as we sauntered through the bushland to check for the orchids and nati e ora which should be appearing. This was an opportunity to identify, photograph and map out where they grow for our future reference. Gisborne Scouts and Gisborne Primary School have been invited to participate with gardening in the kitchen garden beds. In the long term this garden will represent a tribute to the Daly family. It is well recorded in old Gisborne newspapers that they were very community friendly, donating roses, daffodils, P revi ous fruit tree b lossom fruits and vegetables to in the D aly H eritage many local charities. G arden. Annual fees ( $ 10 per person, $ 5 concession/ student) are now due – please contact John Phair on 5 420 7 620. Fees help us to continue with the preservation of the U L Daly Nature Reserve. Enq uiries to dalyreserve @ hotmail.com – H elen Radnedge
Gisborne CWA' s August meeting was again well attended. We were entertained by The Gisborne Singers with a selection of well known songs; we thank them for their visit. A group of our ladies made a trip by train to Bendigo to see the Sheep and Wool Show. We took the opportunity to knit woollen sq uares on the trip up and joined them together on the way back. These rugs will be donated to charity. Overall it was a fun, constructive and educational day out. We are continuing with our country of study ( Papua New Guinea) which has been very informative and interesting. The Daffodil Festival at Kyneton will once again be held in September. Our group is planning to run a stall with craft items, etc. Our next meeting will be on September 12 followed by our AGM on October 10 at Gisborne Secondary College. New members are always welcome. Any enq uiries, please ring Dulcie Sharp on 5 428 4897 or Cheryl Liddy on 5 428 3141. D ulcie S harp D ulcie S harp
Rot ary t o h old op en nigh t This month Rotary has been settling in under the new administration of president Sam Turner. Sam has enormous energy and is a committed Rotarian. During August we hosted Phyllis Boyd who told us about her work with the GREAT Association, and we congratulate her on her OAM, awarded in recognition of her service to heritage preservation. We also celebrated Christmas in July – you gotta have some fun sometime! September is membership month for Rotary and we will be holding an information and business networking night. Come along and meet your local Rotarians on Septe ber do so e networking and find out ore about how Rotary makes a difference. You will hear how for over 111 years Rotarians have been serving their communities. With 32,000 clubs worldwide and 1.3 million members, Rotary is capable of big projects, such as the eradication of polio. As of July, only 19 new cases of polio have been diagnosed worldwide, and Rotary is the powerhouse behind the project. Of course, Bill Gates’ money is an important part too. If you are interested in attending, please contact Dennis Franklin on 0408 329 15 6.
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Bendigo Bank’ s Angela D ickins ( left) and C arers G roup secretary C herry S ervi s hope many people will attend the fundraiser on S eptemb er 1 8 .
C arers Group p resent s m usical af t ernoon Following the resounding success of its fundraising concert last September, Woodend Lifestyle Carers Group ( WLCG) is again presenting a musical afternoon at Mountview Theatre in Macedon on Sunday September 18 at 2pm. While the entertainment at last year’s concert was from the WW1 era, this year pianist and conductor David Ross-Smith’s songsters will regale listeners with some of the wonderful songs of film and theatre, including numbers by Gershwin, Porter, Rodgers & Hammerstein and other masters of the 20th century. WLCG is also delighted to include two young local performers, Rhymney Mazza and Jem Sherwill, both of whom have come up through the ranks of the Mount Players Youth Theatre. With all proceeds going to the establishment of a respite house for dementia sufferers in the Macedon Ranges, members of Macedon CWA have kindly offered their services to supply light refreshments after the concert. Gisborne & District Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank is proud to support WLCG' s fundraising concert for a second year. To book please call 5 420 7 132. Tickets: $ 35 , $ 30 concession and $ 20 under 16. Members enjoyed their Christmas in July lunch at Top of the Range, where Santa’s helper, John Wilson, distributed some imaginative and useful gifts. Thirty members took the opportunity to enjoy a few hours of fun with their lo ed ones and friends in front of a welco ing log fire with a delicious roast followed by Christmas pudding. This is just one of the many events that members of WLCG enjoy throughout the year. C herry S ervi s, S ecretary
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C alling all C arm odyD unne connect ions Descendants of the Carmody and Dunne families, who were district pioneers from the 1860s and 187 0s, are gathering in ullengarook on o e ber to commemorate the 140th Anniversary of the arri al of ho as and ridget ar ody from Ireland in 187 6. ridget s brothers ho as and ohn unne had arrived in Victoria the previous decade. A weekend of fun and reminiscing is planned with events starting at 10.30am on Saturday at the ullengarook hall. here will be displays of photos and memorabilia and a Family History book launch at 12 noon followed by a light lunch. In the afternoon there will be a tour of the local Gisborne & Mount Macedon Districts Historical Society centre, followed by the unveiling at the Gisborne cemetery of a memorial plaq ue to the four babies of Thomas and ridget ar ody who all died under one year of age, and a tour of family graves. An optional self-drive tour of sites in the local area relevant to the family has been organised as well. A catered Gala Dinner will conclude the day, with entertainment by family members and friends. n Sunday there will be a lunch at the hall before participants wend their way home, full of memories and stories to pass on. Anyone with a connection to Thomas or ohn unne or ho as and ridget ar ody is invited to attend. Contact co-convenors ath ddicoat on or an ruce on 0425 7 60 7 09 for any further details.
Ja cob graduates thanks to the contrib ution from the Lions C lub s.
J acob with I sla and I saac.
Lions h elp p rovide a sp ecial lab The Gisborne and District, Lancefield-Romsey and Heidelberg-Warringal Lions Clubs have contributed funds to Righteous Pups Australia to help finance the training of a special labrador named Jacob. It was a big day when Jacob graduated from the Righteous Pups’ training program, but an even bigger day for a Gisborne family when they welcomed him into their home. Jacob’s training has provided him with skills which will be put to great use helping two autistic children in the family. The three Lions Clubs were pleased to be able to contribute funds to such a worthwhile cause. Righteous Pups Aus-
tralia is a not for profit group based in endigo which relies on contributions fro the co unity to finance their work. RPA exists to train dogs for autism assistance, medical alert and therapy roles, which empower children, young people and adults, and their families to live with greater independence and q uality of life. The children’s parents, Leisl and Adam, are extremely appreciative of the contribution made by the Lions Clubs and the great work undertaken by Righteous Pups. They report that labrador Jacob has settled in well with his new family and has made an unbelievable difference to their children Isaac and Isla.
Ninet y enj oy V ision A ust ralia 3 S f undraiser The annual 3S Luncheon held on July 26 was once again a very popular community event with 90 people in attendance and an outstanding $ 2,000 raised. Vision Australia wishes to thank the many local groups that supported us. John Poke from Vision Australia headq uarters addressed the group and a client, Jim Luscombe, spoke of his vision impairment. Entertainment was provided by Pam McDiarmid, a highly skilled woodcrafter, who demonstrated the use of the ancient instrument called the hurdy gurdy. ur u iliary for erly the has been operating for 84 years since its inauguration in 1932. The next meeting on Tuesday September 27 will be the AGM and will be at 1.30pm in the Gisborne Masonic Lodge Hall. New members will be given a very warm welcome. Further details from the Secretary, Elaine Millar on 5 428 25 22.
Je an and T erry P oor ( ab ove ) enj oy the luncheon which was prepared b y a happy b and of vo lunteer chefs ( right) .
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V icki H awken, founder of S hared T ab le, with husb and Les and Art & Bub b les hosts Lara and Jo e G auci. P icture: Ja cq ui H enshaw The Shared Table charity held its second biannual Art and Bubbles night on August 27 at the Paddock House, New Gisborne, the lovely home of Lara and Joe Gauci with spectacular views of Mount Macedon. More than 130 people enjoyed fantastic food and wine and bid on artwork by local and celebrated artists, many of whom were in attendance. An action-packed live auction conducted by auctioneer Steve Graham netted the record bid of the night, $ 45 00 for a painting by Kaffe-eine, a street artist who collaborates with children in the slums of Asia. As of press time the totals were still being tallied but it looks like we ha e ade a profit in e cess of $ 16,000, which will go directly to worthy recipients. Shared Table is a Mount Macedon-based notfor profit organisation supporting local fa ilies and community groups in need. We are run entirely by volunteers.
' Movies t h at Mat t er' p rogram The Movies that Matter program run by the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group is available for the next five months with an array of new, interesting and controversial films scheduled. On September 13 Movies that Matter will feature C hasing Asylum, a new Australian-made documentary on the treatment of asylum seekers with uniq ue footage from inside the detention centres. illing itself as the fil the ustralian go ern ent doesn’t want you to see’, C hasing Asylum is composed of 90 per cent exclusive footage including material obtained secretly by insiders. With the treatment of refugees such a topical issue, this is a must-see doco. Movies that Matter are shown on the second Tuesday of every month, upstairs at the Victoria Hotel, Woodend, fro . p . he fil s shown feature a broad nu ber of topics related to sustainability from alternative agriculture to modern-day challenges across environment, economic and social dimensions.
Memb ers of the group discuss their master plan with b ank director P aul C rothers ( second from right) .
Members of Friends of Wyralla Reserve met last month with Gisborne & District Community Bank director Paul Crothers. Last year the bank granted the group $ 1,000 towards the creation of a master plan for the reserve. More news from FOWR next month.
Macedon Ranges U 3 A t alk s f or S ep t em ber All of our meetings take place at the former Senior Citize ns’ Hall in Hamilton Street, Gisborne, near the Library. They start at 10.30am and visitors are welco e. he first isit is free but if you would like to come back for more, we will ask you to become a member. Macedon C WA memb ers enj oyed their lunch with S utton G range b ranch at the T op of the Mount.
Macedon C W A m em bers p rep are f or Royal S h ow It was a beautiful clear day on Mount Macedon on August 17 for lunch shared with our friends from Sutton Grange CWA at the Top of the Mount restaurant. Nineteen ladies enjoyed a wonderful meal with the bush background. The gift shop was also popular. Our branch is donating refreshments for the Woodend Lifestyle Carers Group fundraising concert at the Mountview Theatre on September 18. Members will also be helping at the renowned CWA Canteen at the Royal Melbourne Show, so September is a busy time. Lorraine T weddle We are looking forward to a visit by Barbara Davis, Gisborne Secondary College chaplain, at our next meeting on September 20 at the CWA Hall, Mount Macedon. Lorraine T weddle 5 4 2 6 2 0 4 5
■ Monday S ep t em ber 5 – Our morning speaker is Brian Austen, a retired dentist. Brian will speak about modern dentistry, and some of the things he has to say may be a little controversial! ■ Monday S ep t em ber 1 2 – Glenn Turnbull will give some historical insights from the archives of two well-known Melbourne secondary schools, Melbourne High and Strathcona. This is the last day of term, but we hope to have news about our October program for next month’s edition. There’s plenty to listen to, learn about and stimulate your “little grey cells” – and that’s why U 3A is such a great place to be. If you bring your own lunch, you can join the group and chat over lunch ( tea and coffee provided, but bring your own mug) . Then stay for an hour’s discussion about – well, practically anything! Although U 3A is a university, we don’t make you do exams! For further details, please contact our president, Malcolm Colq uhoun, on 5 426 2331 or email malcolmac@ hotmail.com
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For the green thumbs . . . In the September garden In the f ru it and vegetab le garden Give the entire garden a good with Rosemary Davies feed now with compost, wellrotted animal manures or a complete fertiliser. The cool wet winter has slowed down the growth but a run of warmer sunny days will send the whole garden into a growth spurt. This growth will need strengthening with some good nutrients. Remember your regular sprays and treatments for fruit tree pests and fungal diseases over spring. Keep the weeds in and around vegie beds and fruiting trees under control with regular hand weeding, or hoeing before the weeds ower and set seed.
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In the flower and ornamental garden Buds are bursting forth everywhere at the moment. To keep all your bulbs and owering annuals looking good you will need to regularly bait for slugs and snails, or some hens let out for a few hours a day will do the work for you. he fresh spicy perfu e of the orna ental owering currant adds perfu e as well as pink or white owers to the garden. Perennials that are still slow to get going can be divided now if the clump is overcrowded. Make sure each section has strong roots, some older shoots and young buds showing. Lawns can be fed and also top dressed and re-sown this month. Remove weeds in lawns as soon as they appear using a weeder hand tool to take out the plant and the roots. T he native garden Prune your native shrubs that are leggy and this will make them more compact. Plant some more native plants now for a windbreak, for a better bird habitat and just for the lo ely owers. Sow so e seed of nati e annual owering plants that will give you colour over the late summer and autumn months. In the family garden ick so e of your own owers to bring indoors for decoration. ollect pansies and s aller owering annuals to ake pressed ower pictures and gifts for later in the onth. ou do not need a special ower press a collection of old phone books with owers between the pages and then stacked high to weigh them down works perfectly.
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The venue for the Garden Club’s August meeting may have req uired a steep walk, but the view from the top was definitely worth the effort! The home, purchased eight years ago and seriously renovated since, sits nestled below an embankment, the land to the front falling steeply to the road below thus allowing panoramic views towards Gisborne and beyond. erracing and pa ed at areas pro ide interesting and accessible garden spaces, with areas closest to the home offering a predominance of cottage style plantings, contrasting with the more natural shrubs and trees on the less accessible areas. As usual, and despite the chilly day, 43 members and four visitors enjoyed admiring and appreciating the complexities of working such a demanding site. he ne t eeting on Septe ber will be a Mystery us rip watch this space in ctober to find the solution to the mystery! Gisborne Garden Club meets on the second Wednesday of the month at various venues, generally between p and p . or further infor ation please contact erry on .
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Guests to speak on botanical art and orchids ur onthly Speaker ight will be held in the Horticultural MT at 5 83 Mt Macedon Road MACEDON & DISTRICT Hall on uesday Septe ber H O RT I C U LT U RA L S O C I E T Y I NC . with guest speaker Craig Lidgerwood talking about otanical rt . ur Speaker ight on ctober will feature ohn arigos a collector who will speak on ' A Passion for Orchids' . on t forget our arden Lo ers air on Saturday and Sunday Septe ber at olobek ount acedon oad ount acedon. See our website www. mountmacedonhorticulture.org.au for full details, including all of the stall holders. We offer Botaniq ue Art Classes with ohn astori a i ol at our hall on uesdays from 9.30am to 4pm. Email john@ botaniq ue-art.com or call . Refer to our website for details. isitors and new e bers are always K evi n Edwards welco e. or ore infor ation on our club, please contact us via our website. K evi n Edwards, T reasurer
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A bright note after winter Hello Everyone A few years ago I splashed out and bought q uite a large amount of crocus bulbs. These wonderful little owers are a ong the first of the bulbs to ower at the ery end of winter. They really don’t req uire any special conditions other than good drainage, a cold winter and a dry su er. t shouldn t be too difficult for gardeners to provide those last two req uirements in the beautiful Macedon Ranges! My crocus have started to multiply q uite well, they seem to enjoy the dappled shade and rootridden ground at the feet of my large deciduous trees. he bright little owers really li en up the last few weeks of August. The Mount Macedon and District Horticultural Society is again holding its arden Lo ers air at Bolobek this month. This fantastic annual event will bring more than 30 nurseries and gardenallied businesses together for you to enjoy. So come along, buy some plants and enjoy a stroll through the beautiful garden at Bolobek. Gates open at 10am.
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Love of w at er saw Eliza beth Keehner ( 17 ) is a member of the 1st Gisborne Venturer unit and recently was presented with her Q ueen Scout badge in front of a large crowd of friends and family. The Q ueen Scout Badge is the highest award in the Venturing section and recognised throughout the world as a huge achievement. Her parents Ron and Penny are proud of their youngest child’s achievements and report that Eliza beth had set herself a goal of completing the award in two years and to her credit she achieved this aim.
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To earn this badge Eliza beth learnt to canoe, kayak, sail and scuba dive. As well she gained her power boat licence. For service, she worked with the Joey mob ( aged 5 -8) as a youth helper, a task she enjoyed immensely, to the point that she completed over 5 0 hours' service and gained her Endeavour award as well. She is continuing to assist with the Joeys and is looking at becoming a leader when she turns 18 in a few months. As well, Eliza beth has assisted in the Woodend Children’s Festival, Variety Club
Christmas Party and Sustainable Living po. She also gained her irst id certificate. For her adventure challenge, Eliza beth canoed the Glenelg River, hiked the oldfields rack and spent fi e days hiking through the high plains starting in Falls Creek, which was certainly a challenge. Eliza beth is planning to study marine biology and will pursue her scouting life in Rovers ( 18-26) and as a leader with the Joey Mob or within the scuba team. Eliza b eth K eehner
C elebrat ing 1 0 0 years of C ub S cout s It’s been a busy few scouting weeks for New Gisborne Scout Group. On July 30 the Cub Scouts joined with Cubs across the Macedon Ranges to celebrate 100 years of Cub Scouts. They spent the afternoon at Treetops camp building a new jungle site and planting trees. As sunset came, Cub Scouts gathered around a big ca pfire joining Cub Scouts at similar campfires across the world. More recently Cub Scouts had their own Olympics with many gold medals! On Sunday August 14 Cubs and Scouts travelled to the launch range of the Tripoli Rocket ground near Serpentine. They had a great afternoon learning about rocketry and watching some amazi ng launches. The youth members will soon be building their own rockets and travelling back to the range to see them launched. Scouts have been busy planning two upcoming camps: the Father’s Day camp in September and the
D ale competes against S tephanie and G race in the swimming race at the G isb orne G irl G uide O lympics.
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Enj oying T reetops camp. “Purpose Driven Scout” challenge camp in October. These camps will be held at the “Noonameena” Scout Camp near Kyneton. The Scout Group meets on Wednesdays at 6pm at the Gisborne
Church of Christ, Saunders Road, New Gisborne. Contact Group Leader John Frearson ( “Skipper”) 0487 7 06 804, or johnfrearson@ mac.com for more information.
To celebrate the excitement of the Olympic Games, Gisborne Girl Guide members held their own competition. The girls were put into two teams for a variety of fun events and Moniq ue and Tahlia appointed captains. For the swimming race, the girls had to make a fish and fan it to the finish line. The marathon included eating a biscuit, blowing up a balloon and popping it. The sailing involved blowing with a straw. Everyone was awarded a gold medal at the completion of a fun activity session. The girls have been working on their Eyes badge this term which included blindfold activities, writing secret codes and learning about the challenges of vision impairment. If you would like to visit the Girl Guide unit, come along on a Thursday at 5 pm. Suits girls 8 to 13 years. Phone Deb on 5 426 1931 for further details.
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T he rocket launch range near S erpentine was a hit with the S couts.
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Congratulations to Holy Cross ri ary School student adie ilne right for being cast in the role of epper in the estern rts heatre s co ing production of Annie to be perfor ed at aribyrnong ollege in September. S ome of the 1 st Macedon C ub s at a recent F irst Aid and Emergency night.
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ats off to isborne Secondary ollege student osh rabha left who has been selected for the ll ustralian basketball team with whom he will travel to the S in o e ber. osh who began playing basketball in grade 5 , hopes to secure a scholarship to an erican college where basketball is the focus but he also plans to study a business degree.
1st Macedon Cubs are up and running on Wednesday nights back at home at the Macedon Scout Hall. They have been super busy with activities as several older ubs finish off their rey olf wards before linking up to Scouts. ou can co e along and join in the fun and adenture by contacting kela ac ui on or our Leader in harge en ryce on .
nd another acting plaudit for isborne teen egan aughan right who has been cast in the ictorian outh heatre s regional tour of a new adaptation of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland co ing to isborne Library on ednesday Septe ber . . a . Megan V aughan The production will be touring elbourne and regional ictoria fro Septe ber to during the school holidays. orgi Liljek ist of isborne celebrated his th birthday at isborne eak inery on uly . here was a large gathering of fa ily and friends to help his celebration including this lot of for er iddells reek otarians all of who still li e in the area.
Sibling rivalry? Back row L - R: Lee Johnson, Huon Dam, Pat Esse and John Hemial. Front: Bill Ashby and the birthday boy, Korgi Liljekvist.
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Brothers Sean and Aidan Crisp love their sports, keeping the sibling rivalry alive and well within the family. Both were recently awarded MVP for their respective Gisborne B3 tennis teams. They both also received Best & Fairest awards for their respective futsal teams in the Macedon Ranges Futsal Competition, Sean in the 14 & under, and Aidan in 12 & under.
Mem bersh ip : We are still seeking new members. S p onsorsh ip : e thank isborne Legal who has become our third sponsor. W elf are of our V et erans: e thank e ber an ield who has offered to attend to this issue. F ellow sh ip : We will be running a coach trip to the useu and a guided tour on ctober . osts are coach and . lunch at Lakes otel. he coach lea es isborne enotaph at a and returns at p . o book your seats contact ill or eanette erha on . Bill Derham, vice-president
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Macedon Ranges T ourism issues ex p lorat ion ch allenge
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T ree w ork s under w ay P lant ing More than 600 trees will be planted in Macedon Ranges towns before the end of the year as part of our annual planting program. Trees are planted in autumn and winter as this is the optimal time to give the trees the best chance of survival.
Improvements to mobile and internet services across the Macedon Ranges are progressing and will req uire the installation of new infrastructure over the coming years, including fibre to the node and towers. Mayor Cr Graham Hackett said a new tower was to go in at Pipers Creek under the Mobile Black Spot funding and Council had also applied to Round Two of the program, which includes a commitment of $ 5 0,000 from the 201617 budget towards Telstra’s application for another new tower in the shire. The National Broadband Network fibre to the node rollout is likely to be completed this year in our towns. Council is also assessing the preferred sites for 16 fi ed wireless towers across the shire all of which form a network that needs line of sight to function. Cr Hackett said it was essential that residents understood that improvements to mobile or internet services req uired the installation of new infrastructure and that eant fibre in the ground or towers and that NBN Co and telecommunication providers need landowners to agree to host new towers. “Even though Council can’t actually fi the teleco unication challenges ourselves, we will continue to respond to your q ueries, advocate to telecommunications providers, members of parliament and NBN Co to ensure the best outcome for residents who are desperate for better mobile or internet services," he said. Keep up-to-date about this project through Council’s website or by registering to receive Council’s telecommunications eNewsletter. Alternatively, call 5 421 9616 or email ecodevadmin@ mrsc.vic.gov.au for more information.
A udit ing Council conducts regular checks of township trees. Council has carried out audits on 12,464 trees within our townships this year with 7 7 0 trees req uiring works, all of which have been completed this year. Gisborne Council will be undertaking tree works in Gisborne this month. In the Aitken Street service road median strip, next to the Shopping Centre and Gisborne Aq uatic Centre, there are eight mature Dutch Elm trees that are approximately 80 years old. There is concern over the long-term viability and safety of these elms. The trees have major rot and decay in the upper canopy and are poorly structured. Following Council' s tree auditing program, it has been recommended that one of the elm trees be removed due to its advanced state of decline with the remainder of these trees req uired to have major crown reduction works to prolong their lives. Once the trees' canopies are reduced, the area will be mulched and new trees will be planted in between for when they are eventually removed in years to come.
New green w ast e vouch er sch em e Council will introduce a new waste voucher scheme for the disposal of green waste at its transfer stations in Kyneton, Woodend and Romsey in January 2017 . This is later than the original planned start in September this year. Ratepayers should have received two free waste vouchers in the post with their annual rates notices in August. Ratepayers who receive their rates notice via BPay View should have received their vouchers the same way. Tenants who would like to obtain vouchers should contact their landlord in the first instance and then Council on 5 422 0333.
Gisborne Ram blers’ w alk s in S ep t em ber This month the club will be stepping out on Fridays at the following locations: 2 Riddells Creek town walk 9 Mt Macedon, Barringo Road, bush 1 6 Finger Post Road past Judy’s 2 3 Rowallan-Mt Tenerife 3 0 Newham wild flower walk We meet at the Gisborne Tennis Club in Dixon Field at about 9.20am. All are welcome. Be sure to bring your hat and water. Tea and coffee are provided at the Anne end of the walk. P aterson Anne P aterson
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T rees f or Mont essori Council is supporting the Gisborne Montessori School in their efforts to develop an innovative indigenous plant garden, aimed at providing habitat for local woodland birds. Council provided 200 local indigenous plants and tree guards for the school’s tree-planting day on August 19.
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See you later, winter. You gave us snow and warm fires and rain for our tanks, but we are done. Spring is in the air and it is time to have some fun out and about in our beautiful Macedon Ranges. We challenge you all to explore what the region has to offer this September. Not just in your own patch though, try heading to another local village to try out something new. Have you ever been to the Kyneton Daffodil Festival, where the whole town hosts a range of fun and q uirky events? Have you been to the Riddells Creek Farmers Market for their local, seasonal fresh produce? Did you know Duneira on Mount Macedon is hosting Saray Iluminado in concert while its gardens bloom in a riot of colour? And how long since you have visited Camel’s Hump or Hanging Rock to stretch your legs? Have you and the family done the o sey Lancefield ride along ederation rack You could start off slowly, browsing the stores and cafes around Woodend and Kyneton or you could book in to a workshop. Don’t forget to check how the locally crafted beer and wine tastes in the springtime be assured it tastes LL good . Head now to the new, world-class www.visitmacedonranges.com website to find ore e ents and things to do. Share your photos with the Macedon Ranges Naturally Cool Facebook page and inspire your friends to explore this region that dazzl es in spring.
The cold wintry weather doesn' t stop our friendly group meeting on the first Thursday of each month to enjoy a cuppa and listen to a speaker. Our co-ordinator Pam Walsh has invited Gregory Hay to tell of his work as a volunteer in Cambodia and this month Athol Guy of Seekers fame will attend. Everyone enjoyed the Christmas in July at Galli Winery and our outing in August was to the Ambulance Museum, with lunch at Dorset gardens. There is still room available on the four day tour to Mount Gambier so if you are interested, please contact Keith Hallett on 5 428 3898.
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GISBORNE GENEALOGICAL Group
August was a busy month for members of the Gisborne Genealogical Group. Beginner and advanced genealogy classes were held early in the month and both were well attended by new and older members. It was nice to see some members of the public also avail themselves of a chance to learn more about genealogy. Then, on August 20, we held an all-day Family History Seminar which was also well attended and enjoyed by all. Thank you to all those who contributed plates of food for the afternoon teas. The guest speaker at our next meeting will be Trevor Kay from the Melton Family History Society. Trevor will be talking about the 185 0s immigrant ship ' SS Great Britain' which has been restored and is now in the docks in Bristol, England. Built in 1843, the ship was used on the Australia run from 185 2 until 187 6 and brought thousands of immigrants to Victoria. Trevor' s talk should prove interesting to anyone who has ancestors who emigrated to Australia in the 185 0s to187 0s. The meeting will be in the Family History Room adjoining Lyn H all Gisborne Library on Thursday September 22 at 7 .30pm. Supper and time to chat, and to look at resources in the GGG room, will follow Trevor' s talk. Cost is a $ 2 donation. Visitors are always welcome. Our next outing will be to Ballarat on October 29. Contact Mary for details and to book, telephone 5 428 3887 . Lyn H all
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B ryan P ow er h as edit ed t h e G aze tte f rom it s incep t ion. Now back , h e t alk s about h ow it all cam e about . After 25 years of very close involvement with community newsletters I have decided it’s time to ease back from what has been a consuming part of my life and, in so doing, make way for new leadership of the G aze tte. I retired from teaching at a large North Dandenong High School in 1989 and soon afterwards found myself agreeing to edit the ow ille Lysterfield o unity ews. filled that role for se en years but by y wife Jock and I were looking to move out of Rowville because housing de elop ent was engulfing the area. o find a new ho e town we tra elled to all parts of Victoria – steadily crossing destinations off our list – until we came upon a property in South Gisborne that we bought on the spot. This turned out to be good news and bad news. The bad news was that we became increasingly unhappy with the house that we’d purchased but solved that problem by demolishing it and building a much more satisfactory replacement. The good news was that we immediately fell in love with Gisborne. We had experienced the usual trepidations felt by people moving to a country town – will the locals accept us; will we be happy here? appily fro our ery first weeks here we felt part of the town. Despite living here I remained associated with the ow ille Lysterfield o unity ews as resident until and the following year hyllis oyd suggested that I should use my experience to initiate a community newsletter here in Gisborne. So in September 2006 I was part of a small tea that produced the first edition of the G REAT G isb orne G aze tte. It proved to be a ery difficult birth but by the second edition
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we had overcome the initial problems and from then on we proved that the G aze tte was not going to be a ‘ one hit wonder’ ( as predicted by some doubters) as edition after edition was produced. Starting with a circulation of 5 300 the Gaz ette has grown over the past 10 years to an output of 87 00 copies. Our original small two-colour paper was transformed to its semi-tabloid siz e and full colour in December 2012 and fro that first page colour edition the paper has steadily increased to the present 40 pages. How has this come about? There are two reasons. First, advertisers loved the colour ( and the good results they achieved with their ads and their financial support allowed us to grow the paper. Second, more and more clubs and organisations realised that the G az ette is a great way to spread their good news to the community. In 2015 the G az ette was named the best community paper in Victoria for community content with each edition boasting more than 80 contributions from various local groups. Readers constantly tell me that they love the G aze tte and I a confident that this affection for the paper will continue with Corinne as editor. Backed by the support of a hard-working committee so ably led over the past 10 years by our resident hyllis oyd Corinne will continue to produce a G aze tte of which we all will be increasingly proud. Bryan P ower
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I mage b y Barney Meyer shows the Ju ly technical night discussion at the Macedon Ranges P hotographic S ociety meeting.
F rom slavery t o t h e f ree w orld in art
Macedon Ranges P h ot ograp h ic S ociet y As president once again, Deborah Mullins welcomes the 2016-17 committee to the coming year. The club will be preparing a host of activities for 2017 that will be sure to keep our club members enthused. Club member Doug Hunwick has been sharing his knowledge with members on a regular Saturday morning walkabout. Taking in lots of local areas, the event has become a well attended, interesting, fun and social way of improving camera skills.
Coming up on October 4, the bimonthly competition is being judged by Melbourne based photographer Emma Gilette. The topics are ‘ Open’ and ‘ Rustic’. Emma and family are keen to visit our beautiful region and will be staying for a few days to take it all in. And a reminder that on our September 12 technical night, Julie Ewing from Pawtraits will host the evening. Thank you to Barney Meyer for
sharing his expertise in shooting panoramic images at the August 8 technical night. Some great shots were created. You can interact with Barney’s image on our new club Facebook page at https: / / www.facebook.com/ MacedonRangesPhotographic Society/ For more information about the society, visit http: / / www.macedonranges-photography.org.au/ The society meets twice a month at the Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House.
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Music, book s and m ore at D uneira
Following the sell-out concert Bach in the C astle of H eave n by the Australian Chamber Choir, the Friends of Music at Resurrection will host an organ recital presented by local organist Dianne Gome on Sunday September 4 at 2.30pm at the Church of the Resurrection, Macedon. This concert will feature a number of chorale-based compositions, including preludes by German composers Buxtehude, Brahms and Karg-Elert, together D ianne G ome with a brilliant set of variations on the Advent chorale N un kommt der H eiden H eiland by 20th century Austrian composer Anton Heiller. The major work is the mighty Prelude and Fugue in C Major BWV 5 47 by J S Bach. A toccata by the 19th Century French composer Theordore Dubois will conclude the program. Dianne is director of music of the Anglican Parish of Gisborne and organist at the Church of the Resurrection, Macedon. She has given several recitals in Macedon, and also at St Michael’s in Collins Street; Katoomba; Colac and Trondheim, Norway. Tickets $ 30/ $ 25 . Bookings may be made at trybooking. com. For further information, phone 5 426 4801.
Don’t miss Duneira’s wonderful bluebell display this spring which will be at its peak in late October ost likely . ooks are the a our of the month this September and Woodend’s Katherine Brabon, who this year won The Australia/ Vogel’s Literary Award with her debut novel T he Memory Artist, will be at Duneira on Sunday September 11 to talk about how her ideas for the novel began as a student of Russian history at Oxford. Later the same day, Sheila Drummond ( literary agent) will lead an interesting discussion about the mysterious Elena Ferrante, who has written some of the most talked-about novels in recent years. Saray Iluminado will perform a beautiful concert of new interpretations of Jewish and Balkan music on authentic instruments. This will be a delightful experience in the intimate surroundings of the Duneira lounge room. Sunday October 2 will see Joe Chindamo and Zoe Black perform new compositions. In addition, we have four FREE concerts on Thursdays in October. Book q uickly – tickets go fast! View the Duneira website www.duneira.com.au for more information about these and other exciting events on the spring calendar! I rene O ’ D uffy
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Last month’s ADFAS lecture by London art specialist, Leslie Primo, introduced a captivated audience to the enigmatic Dido Eliza beth Belle, a black woman living in a grand London house in the late 18th century at the height of slavery. Leslie used the image of Dido and a variety of other images by artists such as Joshua Reynolds to explore the changing social attitudes towards the industry of sla ery and the first stirrings of the anti-slavery movement in Britain. Illness has caused a late change to the published lecture on September 15 . We will now have Jane Vial, New Zealand consultant curator and lecturer, a specialist in early 20th century Australasian art, present ‘ Tom Roberts’ Adventures in New Zealand.’ Jane will introduce us to the artworks that Roberts created during his little-known visit to New Zealand in 1900. All interested art lovers are welcome. Details: Thursday September 15 , 7 pm for 7 .30pm start at Kyneton Town Hall. Lectures are free for ADFAS members and followed by local wine and supper. Guests are invited to attend individual lectures for $ 30. Email adfascenvic@ gmail.com.au or ring Norma, 5 427 4918 to book. N orma Aplin
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H ung up on H it ch cock J anet H ulston and N eil Aplin rope in a startled MRF S president, C hristine Wangerek. The Macedon Ranges Film Society’s August 10 screening featured the 1948 Alfred Hitchcock classic Rope. Rope was inspired by a 1929 stage play based on a true story: two men who, considering themselves intellectually superior, commit murder by strangling their friend then throwing a party while his body remains hidden in their apartment. The fil s dra a centres around the intellectual ga e playing between the murderers played by John Dall and Farley Granger and their former school master played by a es Stewart. itchcock fil ed on a
Two weeks of performances have seen fabulous feedback on the Mount Players’ latest production, F alling F rom G race by Hannie Rayson, directed by Natasha Boyd and assisted by Jarrod Catt. But fear not, there are still two weeks to go to catch this engrossing drama. t is about three best friends who work in a aga ine office and face a few tests one with her e husband and new lo er one with her i pending first pregnancy and the final one being stuck in the middle of her two friends’ differences over a story idea. The fourth woman, a doctor, will battle for her research project with a male colleague and try to reconcile her marriage. With 30 scenes across two acts, comments have been positive about the seamless changes which are helped by effecti e lighting by Scott asse and a terrific soundtrack design by Russell Servis. The collaboration and chemistry of the cast is the real strength with a cast that ranges fro year old no ice essica acdonald to regular e perienced adult perfor ers. Sonja Prater, Darren Gregor, Chris Davis, Errin Hewlett and Marie ar os are superbly atched by e perienced newco ers to the theatre, Kris Weber and Tara Ramsay. K aren H unt
single set with minimal editing – unusual for the time. Then on Sunday August 21 we enjoyed the special winter e ent the uch lo ed usical West S ide S tory accompanied by ‘ high tea’ refreshments. n Septe ber the Society s feature fil is T he I mitation G ame starring Benedict Cumberbatch. The Society meets monthly on the second Wednesday at Woodend Community Centre. Film notes and an informal supper are part of the evening. S is a e bership based club initial enq uiries by email to rfil society g ail.co or call Lorraine 5 427 0921 or Christine 5 429 5 45 2.
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Resonance S t ring O rch est ra and dance group j oin f or concert Music and dance enthusiasts alike are in for a treat this month when Resonance String Orchestra joins forces with eclectic troupe Travel Art Dance Company to present Musical Bodies – works by Jenkins, Tiersen, Mendelssohn, Bartok and Brahms performed in a fresh, dynamic fusion of sound and movement. Resonance will accompany the Travel Art dancers as they perform choreographed and improvised dance works. Travel Art brings together dancers from contemporary dance, classical ballet,
improvisation, creative dance, yoga, gymnastics, circus and martial arts. As it prepares for Musical Bodies, Resonance is also working towards taking part in the Gisborne Singers production of Handel’s Messiah in November. Resonance has also recently been awarded a $ 5 5 80 grant by the Macedon Ranges Shire Council to collaborate with Zoe Knighton of the acclaimed Flinders Q uartet in a project working with residents of Woodend Aged Care in 2017 . Bookings for Musical Bodies open soon. The
performance will be held in the Mary Maloney Theatre, Sacred Heart College, Kyneton on Sunday September 11. Tickets $ 20/ $ 15 www.trybooking.com/ LYLF or phone Kelly on 0412 420 146. Resonance is accepting members into both string ensembles, so if you play a string instrument and would like to play with others in a friendly and musically challenging environment, contact our Director of Music. Please see www.resonancestringorchestra. org.au or contact Heather Cummins, Director of Music, on heather.violin@ gmail.com or 0418 128 894 if you have any other enq uiries.
B usy season f or Young V oices Terms three and four are very busy for Young Voices of Macedon. The senior Cantabile group was honoured to be invited to perform at the closing session of the Words in Winter festival at Trentham on 28 August. The group was also invited by Resonance String Orchestra to participate in a very exciting performance – involving three children’s choirs, professional dancers and orchestra – of the work Adiemus from S ongs of S anctuary by contemporary Welsh composer Karl Jenkins. Held at Sacred Heart College, Kyneton, this is a milestone event for the Cantabile group. Both Cantabile and Vivo groups combined to perform at the Spring Country Fair of the Anglican Parish of Gisborne. The major project of the year promises to culminate in a very grand occasion when the senior choir combines with the Bendigo Youth Choir and members of the Resonance Orchestra in a performance of the Messe Brè ve by Lé o Delibes. Performances will be at the Church
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T he Y oung V oices are in demand. of the Resurrection, Macedon on Sunday October 16 at 2.30pm and at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Myers Street, Bendigo, on October 23 at 2.30pm. Both the Vivo group of YVM and the BYC training choir will participate in these concerts. Thereafter, the focus will be on preparation for the Christmas season. New members will be welcome from late October. For further information see our new website www.yvmacedon.org.au. D ianne G ome
The Macedon Ranges Art Group’s next workshop will be a one-day pastels workshop on Sunday October 23 to be tutored by award-winning artist Regina Hona. Melbourne-born Regina is a full-time professional artist and past president of the Pastel Society of Victoria. The workshop is suitable for those with some basic experience in pastel painting through to more advanced students. It will be held at the Woodend Neighbourhood House. The cost is $ 80 for MRAG members and $ 90 for non-members. Class size is limited to 10 and there are only a couple of places left. Our members’ artworks include paintings in a wide range of mediums and styles, as well as sculpture. For more information on MRAG activities and to enrol in our workshops, please contact John York on 0417 5 06 934 or email macedonrangesartgroup@ gmail.com Or you can go to our website, macedonranges artgroup.com for further information on MRAG activities.
Gisborne S ingers gear up f or Messiah Our next performance is T he Messiah by George Frideric Handel ( 1685 -17 5 9) . Handel wrote it in barely 21 days – a phenomenal achievement. It was first performed in Dublin on April 13, 17 42, when 40 singers and about the same number of instrumentalists presented it. In Handel’s lifetime it was
performed more than 5 0 times. Now in 2016 it is our time to show the public after all those years why this grand work is still so popular. We will be backed by an orchestra and professional soloists and led by our
musical director Stephen Brockman. Performances will be at the Church of Christ in New Gisborne on November 20 at 3pm and on November 27 at 3pm at Our Lady of the Rosary, 26 Hutton Street, Kyneton. Details on concert bookings in next month’s G aze tte.
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Along the path in the Reserve in Hamilton Street, shoppers with an interest in gardening can find a huge range of plants of all sizes and varieties, from seedlings Commencing to many mature trees and shrubs, reasonably from Plant 2 One On Fridaypriced, September Me. See the advertisement on page 21 for then every more details of specials available at the June and July Olde Time Markets.
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Are you a busy mum with no time to cook? Are you under the pump with too much to do, visitors coming for afternoon tea and there is nothing to eat? What about a treat just like Mum or Nanna used to make? Margaret, “The Cake Lady” at the Gisborne Olde Time Market, has plenty of old fashioned favourites to choose from. As a retired chef, she continues to follow her cooking Plant One On Me has a large area of plants and trees on display. passion as a hobby. Margaret is one of the newer stall holder regulars and First Sunday of every month Retired chef Margaret. has been with the market for almost two years. Goldfields Honey has been providing am pm Margaret’s range includes cakes, Australian with favourites such as and honeyhoney varieties chocolate mud cake and carrot cake. The cookie range includes based products for the people of Central Hamilton Street-Aitken Street for over 20 years. Monte Carlos yo-yos and a collection of different *Please note dogs and not permitted in there isVictoria They have the Gisborne GRE A T is p roud t o be cont ribut ing $ 2 0 0 0 market precinct* uffins delicious scones and slices. argaret usesbeen freshattending free OldeareTime Marketones for many years and t h e inst allat ion of an all- abilit ies t ow ards range eggs and all the other ingredients the simple have educated their loyal customers carousel in Riddells C reek Lions P ark . you would find at ho e. She does not use packet cake i es about the many different types of honey, GRE A T m em bers D orot h y Murray ( lef t ) , or synthetic ingredients in her cooking. Margaret comes from their flavours and their health benefits. Graem e Millar, P at sy S m it h and Mik e allan and spent any early years li ing in an ania. She lo es You will find good value and friendly S m it h j oined youngst ers Liam K och and the Gisborne Market and the friendly people. service at the Goldfields Honey Stall T h aliatheS alt f or t h e announcem ent last at Site 62 on the corner opposite m ont this h at t h e p layground in t h e p ark . Mechanics Institute. Mention seeing
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Market marks 40th anniversary
morning tea in July to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Gisborne Olde Time Market and congratulate all of those involved in its success, with particular acknowledgement of the contribution of the isborne bulance u iliary whose initiative it was to create the market and run it for its first years. ictured are so e of the guests.
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S tanding, L- R: T ony Mifsud, O lwyn S ankey and I an N agle S eated Leonie Mifsud, Ja ck S ankey and Beth C rawford. View of the market from the Hamilton Street office.
Gazette award to Singers choir member Visitors browse among the stalls on Aitken Street.
The inaugural presentation of the Gisborne Gazette Award was made last month to Gisborne Singers member Margaret Brockman. An enthusiastic team of volunteers from the GREAT Association manages the Margaret was awarded the prize Olde Time Market held on the first Sunday of each month, from 9am to 2pm. as the choir member who had sold from theand collection of stall feesS are to ers theand community in L- R F leur and G Funds raham D raised ickinson, Elaine G raeme Millar, Michael mith, returned Jo hn C hamb S tanding L-the R: Malcolm G rant, to T ricia ayethe andchoir’s Audrey most tickets oneK of P atsy S mith. many and varied ways, such as grants to community groups or sponsoring G rant.of S eated: major D avi d Bearham, hyllis award and I an was Boyd.made concerts.P The community events. Market Manager by Richard Whiteley on behalf of the The GREAT Association and other volunteers also produce the monthly Gisborne Gazette and was one of a number of 0431 563 566 Gazette and distribute it throughout the south ward of the Macedon Ranges Shire. recent Gazette awards initiated as a www.gisborneoldetimemarket.org.au If you would like to become involved in any facet of this community service, please way of returning funds earned by the contact one of the following people: GREAT president Phyllis Boyd, 0431 063 119, Gazette to the community. secretary Ian Boyd, 0417 059 525, or treasurer Graeme Millar, 5428 2522.
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ine year old rchie Contardo who is in Grade at ount acedon rimary School won first place in the unior andler Class for the orper Sheep Society ustralia at the ustralian ool and Sheep Show in endigo in uly. he udge commended rchie on his handling s ills his nowledge of the ewe and how he presented himself. n the wee s leading up to the show rchie halter trained his ewe at erardo alley orper and hite orper Stud near iddells Cree spending time with her each day after school. e is very passionate about sheep and loves being involved with raising them.
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L a u r a p ir o u e tte s in to first place E le v e n - y e a r - o ld L a u r a G r iffiths is a rising ballet star. She has been a student at the Carmel melia School of ance for seven years and this year successfu lly a u d itio n e d to also become a member of the elbourne City outh allet Company. n uly aura competed against dancers from across ustralia in the Sydney isteddfod. She won the year old classical ballet section came sec-
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aniel einat from South Gisborne won two silver and two bron e medals at the apan artial rts Championships in o yo. aniel gained selection to the ustralian squad last year. e attended squad training camps in ueensland and S ma ing the team for o yo. n preparation for the championships aniel trained twice a day under the guidance of Sensei Garry ogg at Gisborne ixed artial rts. aniel too second place in points sparring and points contact as well as third place in freestyle sparring and traditional forms in his age group. Charlotte Twining Clockwise from top left: Daniel with his trophies in Japan; Lauren proudly wears her black belt; Josh with his Rainbow Eggs; Archie displays his sheep handler's ribbon.
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A big crowd of supporters came to the Masonic Hall in Gisborne on September 17 to celebrate the paper’s 100th edition and ninth anniversary. They were entertained by the Gisborne Singers who, as always, were in top form. Eddie Gardiner read a wonderful poem he created to tell the story of the newspapers that have served the town for more than 150 years. You can read Eddie’s poem on page 24. Siggy Thiner of Colour of Earth catering with Jane and Yvonne provided a constant service of eli io s er oo thro ho t the e e i Louis Bokor, representing the Calder Fly Fishing Club, presented the Gaz ette with a cheque for $ 200 in appreciation of the Gaz ette regularly publishing their articles. ► ddie
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The Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School community is very proud of our group of 32 staff who attended the teachers’ games in Shepparton during the school holidays. We are happy to report that we,
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Gisborne Mixed Martial Arts club backed up its haul of 16 State titles at the Victorian Championships in October, claiming eight National titles, three silver and two bronze medals at the Australian Martial Arts Championships over the weekend of November 28-29. This outstanding achievement confirms the Gisborne club’s status as the most successful in Victoria at state and national level. Young martial arts sensation Connor Hall led the way, taking out three National Titles in the Under 8s Points Sparring and Traditional Forms as well as the under 14s Weapons Demonstration categories, along with third place in Freestyle Sparring. Arky Ventouras was impressive, taking out both the Advanced Colts Heavyweight Full Contact and Points Contact divisions and third place in Points Sparring.
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G is b o r n e S e c o n d a r y C o lle g e s tu d e n ts s ta g e d Spooktacula: A Creepy Cabaret o n N o v e m b e r and the show doubling as the official o p e n in g o f th e n e w P e r fo r m in g A r ts C e n tr e fo r V IP g u e s ts a n d s p o n s o rs . T h e s h o w , w h ic h fo llo w e d a th e m e d s u p e r n a tu ra l p ro g ra m fro m z o m b ie s , g h o s ts , v a m p ir e s a n d w itc h e s to w e r e w o lv e s a n d a n g e ls , s ta r r e d m o r e th a n 5 0 s tu d e n ts fr o m
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Macedon C W A m em bers celebrat ed t h e 9 0 t h birt h day of t h e branch w it h lunch at W ooling H ill on March 8 . F ourt een of t h e branch ' s 1 5 m em bers sh ared h ow C W A in V ict oria st art ed at Mount Macedon, t old st ories of p ast event s and re-
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Residents enjoyed food, children's games, choral singing and general entertainment as well as the flag-raising ceremony on Australia Day in Gisborne this year. The day, organised by GREAT (Gisborne Region Events Activities and Tourism) at John Aitken Reserve, was attended by about 400 people on a day of warm sunshine.
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A n a tte n d a n c e o f u p to 3 0 0 fo llo w e d a m o v in g s e r v ic e le d b y M C R o d M u llin a r w h o a ls o g a v e a d r a m a tic r e a d in g o f E d d ie G a r d i n e r ’ s p o e m O ur Statue.
Cooper Coyne has been selected for the State School ictorian under s softball team and will play in delaide in ovember. Cooper who is in ear at St rigid s has played with the Sunbury Softball ssociation Sherwood nights for about two years. H e s ta r te d o u t p la y in g te e ball at the age of eight before starting his softball ourney.. Cooper also made it into the s State evelopment Squad to play in Sydney in September. Charlotte Twining
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auren achieves blac Congratulations to auren ar ov a ear student at St rigid s rimary School who has been graded to blac belt in tae wondo. auren has been learning tae wondo since the age of seven and loves it. ast year she won two gold medals at the ictorian Championships and travelled to delaide where she won a silver medal. auren attends four classes a wee at Gisborne ae wondo. – Charlotte Twining
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During the school holidays local young people had successes in a wide range of activities. Here' s a snapshot of their remarkable achievements.
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February 10 was an important day for the College when the 2016 captains and other leaders were presented with certificates and their badges of office. hey are pictured with special guest a in Heppell ( centre) founder of Game Changers Australia, who conducted a leadership forum during the day and who spoke passionately at the investiture about the need for leadership in communities and in society generally. School captains Eshe Lane and Sean Doherty write about the day on page 21.
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m em bered f orm er m em bers w h ile enj oying a beaut if ul m eal. P resident A nne F yf ield cut t h e birt h day cak e as w e sang H ap p y B irt h day! T h ank you t o B arb T albot and t h e W ooling H ill p eop le f or a sp ecial day.
Memb ers and guests enj oy the C WA Macedon 9 0 th b irthday lunch. S tanding ( L to R) : H elen, J enny C ameron, P at Blyth, Lesley Bonsack, J enny S trang, Reb ecca S parnenn, Melinda, Barb ara T alb ot. S eated ( L to R) : J udy H eath, Wilma Johnson, Maya Wuthrich, Jan Ham, Wendy Crowhurst, Lorraine Tweddle, Faye Armstrong, Anne Fyfield ( president) . Ab sent, D oris Wisnieski.
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CROSS COUNTRY ENERGY More t h an 1 3 0 st udent s f rom eigh t local p rim ary sch ools p art icip at ed, running 2 k m or 3 k m dep ending on t h eir age group . T h e p ride ( and in som e cases relief ) on t h e ch ildren’ s f aces as t h ey crossed the finish line was a oy to see as w ere t h e m any st udent s ch eering t h em on. A ll in all, a lovely day under beaut if ul Mount Macedon.
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Macedon’ s T ony C lark e Reserve w as abuz z w it h colour and vit alit y on Monday May 1 1 f or t h e Macedon Ranges D ist rict C ross C ount ry C h am p ionsh ip s.
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On Friday June 3 Gisborne Secondary College held a fun run to raise money to fight domestic violence. TV personality Charlie Pickering launched the event in which more than 5 00 participants, from students and teachers to parents and family members, took part. The event raised $ 2664 for Our Watch, an organisation dedicated to ending violence against women and children. Pickering, an ambassador for Our Watch, gave a talk to students at the college before heading Pictures: Kerry Sumner
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down to Dixon Field to launch the run. Initially a Year 8 initiative, overwhelming support saw the event expand to involve the Year 7 s, Year 9s and Year 12 VET Business students. It was a fantastic day; congratulations to the students who embodied the school values of Respect, Achievement, Innovation and Diversity and thank you to the local community for taking a stand with us. – G isb orne S econdary C ollege
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Mt Macedon’s historic trig cairn Gisborne & Mount Macedon Districts Historical Society Gisborne Court House, 4 Hamilton Street Open Wednesdays 10am to 4 pm.
Thomas Livingstone Mitchell, born in 17 92, served in the British Regular Army and was promoted to the rank of Major. He arrived in the Colony of New South Wales in 1827 and was appointed Assistant Surveyor but rose to Surveyor General in 1828. He made two journeys of exploration in 1831 and 1835 and then, at the req uest of Governor Bourke, Mitchell set out early in 1836 on his third long journey south, accompanied by 24 men armed with pistols, carbines and provisions. Four of his men were freed convicts and five of them were “ticket of leave” men, having been granted leave to find useful employment as part of serving out their convict term. Also in the party were two native guides. In late September 1836, Mitchell, together with a small party, set off on horseback to survey the land in order to connect any survey points with Port Phillip Bay. After crossing the Campaspe River at the present town of Kyneton, they entered a wooded area at the foot of the mountain and in his diary he wrote, “ T he trees on the side of the mountain are of a much grander character than those in the forests and consisted principally of b lack- b utt and b lue gum eucalypti, measuring from six to eight feet in diameter. T he rock was syenite so weathered as to resemb le sandstone. I ascended without havi ng b een ob liged to alight from my horse and I found the summit was ve ry spacious, b eing cove red towards the south with treeferns and musk plant grew in great luxuriance. T he summit was full of womb at holes and unlike the side b y which I had ascended, it was cove red with the dead trunks of enormous trees in all stages of decay. I had two important ob j ects in vi ew in ascending this hill; one b eing to determine its position trigonometrically as a point likely to b e seen from the country to which I was going, where it might be useful to me in fi ing other points the other to ob tain a vi ew of P ort P hillip and thus connect my surve y with that harb our. But the tree- ferns, musk plant, b rush and lofty timb er together shut us up for a long time from any prospect of the low country to the southward and it was not until had nearly e hausted a fine sunny afternoon wandering around the b road summit that I could distinguish and recognize some of the hills to the westward and then I at length ob tained a glimpse of the country towards the coast…. T hus the mountain on which I stood b ecame an important point in my surve y and I gave it the name of Mount Macedon, with reference to that of P ort P hillip. We hav e at length discove red a country ready for immediate
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Mt Macedon w as an im p ort ant landm ark t o V ict oria’ s colonist s f rom t h e f irst days of w h it e set t lem ent . T h e t rigonom et ry cairn at t h e sum m it w as erect ed in 1 8 5 3 . P h yllis and I an B oyd t ak e a look it s h ist ory.
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reception of civi lize d man and destined perhaps to b ecome eve ntually a G reat Empire. O f this Eden I was the first European to e plore its mountains and streams, to b ehold its scenery, to inve stigate its geographical character and b y my surve y, to deve lop those natural adva ntages certain to b ecome at no distant date, of va st importance to new people.” A short distance from the Top of the Range café and restaurant, beside the exit road on the summit of Mount Macedon stands a circular stone cairn erected in 185 3 for taking geodetic surveys of the district. lassified as a Class 2 cairn by surveyors due to the magnitude of the angle of
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the surveyed area, it stands at a height above sea level of approximately 3,324 feet ( approximately 1000 metres) . The cairn is constructed of stone and has a diameter of approximately three metres at its base, is over nine metres high, tapering at the top to a diameter of just o er a etre. hen the cairn was first constructed a wooden stage was built about nine metres high and six metres sq uare at its base, with a metre-sq uare platform through which the cairn raised its head a short distance. On the top of the cairn was a hewn stone block, made q uite level and smooth for the surveyor’s instruments. A ladder was attached to mount to the platform. In 1862 when photographer John H Jones took a photograph on his travels through the district, he thought it worthy of recording the cairn in stereograph form. Near the base of the cairn is a sq uare granolite slab that appears to contain names or initials. T he Argus of 187 1 wrote, “A great central landmark, visible over the extent of the Colony, formed a very important trig station, a fact which is still evidenced in the stone pillar with its surrounding framework of timber.” In 1894 the G isb orne G aze tte reported that hundreds of names and initials had been scratched on the oor and railing of the platfor . ro the platform one could see north to Mount Alexander, south to the Dandenong Ranges, east to the Plenty Ranges and west to Mount Blackwood. Trig points, or triangulation points, were erected to help with geodetic surveys. They were workstations and reference points for surveyors, who would connect their theodolites to the features and fittings including the three-pronged metal plates in the top of the trig point. From this point the exact coordinates and elevation were recorded and published. The location of each trig point was selected so that at least two others would be visible from it. When using these three points, surveyors could calculate the angles on the lines of sight between the three points and create a triangular map grid. Many trig points also contained a plate, usually low down on one side, featuring the bench mark, shown on topographical maps as BM of that particular trig point and letters and numbers for the Ordinance Survey Bench Mark. The trig cairn on Mount Macedon has recently been restored by Parks Victoria.
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Outing to inspect heritage railway stations
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H istorical S ociety memb ers I an and P hyllis Boyd flanked b y P arks V ictoria staff C live Lowe, P hillip G innane and Angelo K eratianos at the restored cairn in August.
On Wednesday September 14 the Court House will be closed for research purposes when members and friends will visit three local heritage railway stations – Riddells Creek, Gisborne and Macedon – after which we will have lunch together in Macedon. If you wish to attend please be at either Gisborne Court House at 10am or outside the Riddells Creek Railway Station at 10.30am to join us on this outing. For enq uiries regarding this event or to advise you are planning to join us, please phone the Historical Society at the Court House on 5 428 145 0 on Wednesdays or leave a message with your contact details at other times.
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Fun at Gisborne Library A great variety of activities are coming your way at Gisborne Library in September. Lego: Come join the Lego fun! A great opportunity for free play with over 1200 pieces of Lego, or explore, create and work as a team to undertake Lego challenges. Your friendly Lego Librarian will set missions and themes that expand creativity and promote learning about physics, geometry and architecture in a fun way. Ages 5 -12yrs. Check with the library on 5 428 3962 for times and dates. Roald D ah l: From Monday September 5 to Friday September 23 there are Golden Tickets up for grabs to celebrate Roald Dahl’s 100th birthday! Borrow a unior iction book fro any oldfields Library for your chance to win some super prize s, including Roald Dahl books, a Golden Ticket to the Star Cinema’s Roald Dahl Weekend Mini Film Festival and the chance to experience life as a librarian. Ages 5 -12yrs. Yout h T h eat re: A wonderful opportunity to experience live theatre from the very talented Victorian outh heatre in their first e er regional tour. ith one of our local young people, Megan Vaughan, in the cast. Enjoy the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland in this amazi ng live performance at the Gisborne Library. Ages 5 -12yrs. Wednesday September 28 from 10.30am to 11.30am. J oin C ait lin from the Victorian National Parks Association to create a magical mini-forest inspired by achel onkin s agnificent book Leaf Litter, and help create the library’s Nature Names collage. Ages 6-10yrs, Wednesday September 21 from 2pm to 3pm. S ub ha
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Gisborne & District Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank is now accepting applications for its spring 2016 round of community investments. Eligible community organisations are welcome to apply for a grant or sponsorship. With every product or service the bank provides, money goes back into Gisborne and district to help the community. Since opening in 2008, the branch has contributed more than $ 5 00,000 to local projects and organisations. The bank encourages local groups to apply. To find out more, drop into the branch at 11 Nexus Way, Gisborne, or phone 5 420 7 210. Applications close on Friday September 30.
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Ron W est e p h ot ograp h ed t h is p ret t y lit t le E ast ern Yellow Robin in Mt Macedon. Ron h as recent ly p ublish ed t w o cof f ee t able book s f eat uring ex cellent coloured p h ot ograp h s h e h as t ak en of our local birdlif e. You can insp ect and buy cop ies at t h e GRE A T C ent re, 2 3 H am ilt on S t reet , Gisborne. T h e 4 0 - p age edit ion is selling f or $ 5 0 and t h e 6 0 p age book f or $ 7 5 .
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A good dose of Vitamin S... Here we are in the middle of a typical Gisborne winter but this holds no fear for our intrepid Shedmen. We’re taking all the usual health precautions like thick socks, waterproof shoes, ita in to keep the snif es away and ita in to compensate for lack of exposure to the sun. But our most important proactive medication is a liberal dose of Vitamin S for our general physical and mental wellbeing. Vitamin S is of course, Vitamin Shed! You can’t underesti ate the theraputic benefits of ca eraderie new experiences and ( not always accurate) recollections of yesteryear while sitting behind a steaming hot cuppa. We ight not ha e an open fireplace but with so e assistance from a very effective heating system, our winter mornings are filled with adjecti es like co fy co y and snug. o see our agic concoction of ita in S first hand brave a cold Gisborne Monday, Wednesday or Thursday morning and step into the friendly atmosphere of Number 10 Lyell Street. We guarantee you a warm Men’s Shed reception.
egistrations ha e co e in uickly for this year s olour un on ctober . here has to be a li it on the number of participants, so register now at www.mrh. org.au if you plan on taking part! his year we will ha e ra le da le and sparkle. ith thanks to acedon anges Shire ouncil and Steps Performing Arts School, there will be dancers at the start of the event to warm up the crowd up. Early bird registrations provide the opportunity to collect tickets fro the acedon anges ealth entre two weeks prior to the event. If you don’t want to walk or run but are interested in helping out at the event or have any q uestions, please contact Kelly on 5 428 0300 or Kelly.milne@ mrh.org.au. There are plenty of volunteering opportunities on the day and it is an incredible event to be part of!
S om e aged care ch anges From August 1, the process for accessing governmentfunded aged care support services has changed. You may now be req uired to contact the My Aged Care ( MAC) contact centre on 1800 200 422 to discuss your needs. The people at My Aged Care will complete an initial screening and register your need for services over the phone. MAC may then arrange for a home assessment to take place. If you are already accessing such services regularly you do not need to change anything, but if you would like clarification or assistance please call on 5 428 0300.
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Rick y Lee rock s E lm s! esidents had an e citing day when a agician visited T he Elms; a little lad sitting in the front row was a a ed when the agician took a card fro behind his ear. When the show was over, staff counted the residents making sure the magician hadn’t made any residents disappear just to be on the safe side. hen we had ock oll with icky Lee. he Life Enhancement room was crowded and there was a lot of toe tapping as the music started, and the singing wasn t too bad either. icky Lee has perfor ed at The Elms before and each show has always been great. It has been a toss-up for some of our residents as to what they should watch on TV – football or Olympic Games. For our creative discussion group it was the ly pics we all re e bered awn raser stealing the ag and agreed that erb lliott was a fast runner. I have mentioned on many occasions the generosity of people. One recent such case was by a family member, Judy Smith, who brought in a bag of material. In was lovely listening to Joan’s excited voice as she looked at the beautiful material and worked out what she would make. A big thankyou to Judy Smith. S tay safe, Betty
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acedon oad between isborne and anging ock is to benefit fro a in est ent to i pro e warnings of cur es. le en crashes ha e occurred on that stretch in the past fi e years as a result of dri ers failing to safely negotiate the cur es resulting in one fatality and serious injuries. he upgrade will ake the road s cur es ore noticeable to otorists the i pro e ents will include new cur e warning signs and the installation of MP Mary- Anne hundreds of re ecti e road T homas is pleased to arkers. see safety tackled. e ber for acedon ary
nne ho as welco ed this upgrade as well as si ilar safety upgrades on acchus arsh isborne and yneton rentha roads. orks on these two roads will include the installation of new guide posts centrelines and re ecti e raised arkers along with two sections of wire rope barrier for acchus arsh isborne oad. acchus arsh isborne oad is a key north south route particularly for freight ehicles tra elling between eelong and northern ictoria with ehicles tra elling on the road daily. Si teen crashes ha e occurred on acchus arsh isborne oad o er the past fi e years. ost were attributable to cur es. e re upgrading roads that locals use e ery day and aking sure that all otorists get where they need to go safely s ho as said She said works were due to start shortly.
For the record Gisborne and Macedon C F A brigades w ill h ave vit al up grades ah ead of t h e f ire season, using f unding f rom t h e V olunt eer E m ergency S ervices E q uip m ent P rogram . T h ey w ill receive a t ot al of $ 2 1 8 , 0 0 0 t o rep lace ageing eq uip m ent , p rovide sp ecialist cool- clim at e clot h ing and im p rove w ork am enit ies. S adly, af t er m ore t h an 1 7 years, t h e t oy sh op w h ich h as been an inst it ut ion on H am ilt on S t reet , Gisborne, h as closed. I t w ill be m issed by m any. Macedon Ranges F urt h er E ducat ion C ent re w ill be p ublish ing it s T erm F our course guide in t h e Leader new sp ap er on T uesday S ep t em ber 2 0 . Macedon Ranges S h ire’ s revam p ed of f icial t ourism w ebsit e visit m acedonranges. com h as gone up . T h e Mayor, C r Grah am H ack et t , said “I ’ d encourage resident s t o ex p lore and int eract w it h t h e sit e, sh are your h idden gem s w it h us, and use it as a t ool w h en f riends and relat ives are visit ing. I t ’ s a great w ay t o sh ow case our beaut if ul p art of t h e w orld. ” A rem inder t h at ‘ B olobek ’ , 3 7 0 Mount Macedon Road, Mount Macedon, op ens it s gat es f or t h e annual Garden Lovers F air on S at urday 1 7 and S unday 1 8 S ep t em ber.
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Spring into action! Spring is just around the corner, warm weather approaching means there is no better time to get active, enjoy the outdoors while dropping a few kilos for summer. Macedon Ranges Running Club, your community running club, would like to extend its warmest welcome to new and returning members.
Getting fit through running esearch shows running has any benefits such as i pro ing fitness health and e otional well-being, while also being affordable in comparison to other outdoor pursuits. As a community running club, MRRC encourages local communities, with its sponsor Cobaw Health, to improve their health through running.
oin the un at Gisborne In Gisborne, the club meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm and 8am Sunday at the Aq uatic Centre. So whether you are new to running, a social runner, or even a seasoned runner, come along and get involved to reach your personal fitness goals with the help of the club. For further information simply email the club macedonrangesrc@ gmail.com or visit our website www.macedonrangesrunningclub.com for session details. Alternatively, contact Gisborne coordinator Brenda, on 0409 25 0 487 for an informal chat. S tephen I ngram
Stepping into September
ntroducing one o our ly tying instructors Brian Thompson is a newer member of CFFA, albeit a fly fisher for many years. His enjoyment of fishing started as a teenager, bait fishing with his best friend and his friend’s father. Eventually he discovered fly fishing and realised he’d found a most enjoyable and rewarding sport. He loved it because it was both a pleasing activity and a challenging one. Once he achieved the basic skills, Brian realised that, as well as the practice req uired to maintain his skills, there was scope for continuous i pro e ent in y fishing techni ue and knowledge of fish beha iour and entomology. He loves the outdoors – bush, stream and lakeside, the challenge of selecting the right y gear and techniq ue to initially hook and land a fish and the rewarding spectacle of a released fish swi ing strongly away, Brian is one of the club’s volunteer y tying instructors who espouses aking the y as si ple as possible while providing the look above,
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on or below the water surface that will irresistibly attract the fish to take it when the appropriate movement is i parted to the y. Visit www.calder yfishing.co . au for more information on club activities. Louis Bokor
With spring finally here it’s now time to turn around the inactivity of the winter months. With the warmer weather and longer days we can all step out for a walk. Walking is also a great way to reconnect with our local environment and maybe get some ideas of how to spruce up our gardens. Gardening is also a great way to exercise. Walking for exercise can be as simple as parking further away from the shops, using stairs instead of lifts and escalators. This type of incidental exercise all D i Egan adds up over a week. Thus all forms of exercise combined with a healthy diet and weight will together improve our lifestyle q uality. At Gisborne T.O.W.N. Club ( Take Off Weight Naturally) we will assist, support and encourage you to make lifestyle changes that will lead to healthy natural weight loss. So come and join us. We meet every Monday evening from 6pm at Gisborne Bowls Club. If you want further information you can contact Carmel on 5 428 385 6 or Kathy on 5 428 1334. ou can also find out about . . . . Clubs of Victoria on the website: www.townclubs.com.au D i
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Taking an early spring walk on a Rail Trail Gisborne B ush w alk ing C lub A walk on a section of the rail trail between Skipton and Ballarat was recently arranged by member Kate. The cool and bright sunny weather was perfect for this 15 km walk and the trail passed through lovely bushland and rolling green pastures. Kate organised the snack breaks along the way at interesting locations to enjoy the views and the old railway relics, including some impressive old timber bridges. She chose a pleasant spot for lunch where tables and benches were available – a luxury. This rail trail is well managed with information signs and good access. The 20 walkers enjoyed the walk and finished off at the Courthouse Hotel at Smythesdale for a tasty afternoon tea. If this sounds interesting to you, and you
T wo of the G isb orne walkers on the S kipton- Ballarat Rail T rail would like to know more about walking with us, contact our president, George Peart on 5 428 245 0, vice-president
W h at you can do People with dementia retain their feelings and emotions even though they may not understand what is being said, so it is important to always maintain their dignity and self-esteem. U se touch to keep the person’s attention and to communicate feelings of worth and affection. Talk in a gentle, matter-of-fact way, keep sentences short, focusing on one idea at a time. Allow plenty of time for what you have said to be understood. Silence can give the person time to think and respond. The best way of all to help someone with dementia is to stay interested, stay in touch and let them know that they are loved. For more information please visit http: / / www.dementiadaily.org.au/ S ub mitted b y G isb orne Medical C entre
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C hairman G raham S tewart ( right) welcomes new manager I an P erry to the team. Last year’ s dance was well attended.
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Mr S t ove loved h is j ob t o t h e m oon and back Newly retired Gisborne Primary School principal, Ian Stove, has been honoured for his contributions and commitment over 20 years at Gisborne Primary, 18 of them as leader. Ian clocked up almost 800,000km of work-related travel over this time, eq uivalent to a return trip to the moon. “I will miss our happy and vibrant students, working with our staff and the positivity of being part of Gisborne. I thank you all for letting me share 20 of the most enjoyable years with you,” he told the school. he Life Skills group has benefited fro the generous donation of a refrigerator and oven by Masters Sunbury. Twice a term, the students cook a savoury dish and dessert for lunch, learning about teamwork, organisation, co-operation, following procedures and kitchen safety/ hygiene. Vouchers from Coles Gisborne and Williamson’s Foodworks Gisborne recently enabled them to plan and run a hugely successful bake stall and learn from all the business-simulating responsibilities that this event entailed. Our girls’ soccer and netball teams produced determined performances with wins in opposition territory in di isional ualifiers to reach the regional finals where they bowed out in close contests. While physical education classes participated in a ‘ Mini Olympics’, the swiming finals in io were perfectly ti ed to allow for orning recess viewing, as children cheered on the green and gold from afar. D avi d McC all
We are lucky at Holy Cross to have a very active Student epresentati e ouncil S . Last se ester the S all oted for a uddy ench to be installed at school. It is a simple idea used to eliminate loneliness and foster friendship on the playground. Children can go to the bench if they are feeling lonely or can t find their friends. If anyone sees someone on the bench they are encouraged to invite them to play, walk or talk to them. nce the S e plained their idea to our principal a working bee was organised to install our very special benches, all that was left to do was to let our children know what they were for. gain our hard working S organised a poster co petition to get the essage out about the uddy enches. The winners of the competition put a lot of thought into their posters which they showed at a recent assembly and thanked everyone involved.
T he winners of the Buddy Bench poster competition ( L- R) : Eadie Milne ( G rade 5 ) , S iob han N evi lle ( G rade 6 ) and Molly Aston ( G rade 4 ) .
A Huff and a puff for kids at Mt Macedon On August 9 Mt Macedon Primary school had an incursion from Meerkat Productions of a play called Mr Huff. Mr Huff is about a boy named illy who wakes up with a dark cloud above his head called Mr Huff and as the day goes by it gets bigger and bigger howe er illy learns to acknowledge Mr Huff and know that he is there for a reason. Mr Huff was humorous and gave an unforgettable e perience. On Friday August 5 some of the 5 / 6 and 4 girls went to basketball at oard an stadiu in Sunbury. There was one girls team and one boys team. We came second in every game but we scored a few goals. We fell over a couple of times, it was a bit hard, but we tried really hard and it was fun and e citing ery rough . e showed great sportsmanship and cannot wait
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Macedon P rim ary' s M acedon M agic On August 3 and 4, the Grade 3-6 students from Macedon Primary School headed down to Gisborne Secondary College’s Barcham Theatre where we performed our school production called Macedon Magic. We were all nervous but excited at the same time. Everyone learnt something new. It was scary being in a new environment. The stage was big and we found it hard to make our voices carry. At times we weren’t loud enough for the audience but the show was still great. We were fortunate enough to go to a real theatre and learn professional stage names and technology, such as prompt and opposite prompt, referring to the different sides of the stage. We could not have done it without our performing arts teacher Desiree and the rest of the Macedon Primary teachers. Thanks to the many parents who helped out as well. We all had heaps of fun. By Alexa K , Emily W and D aniel M
Macedon Magic was the creative work of Desiree U nderwood ( performing arts teacher) . It was the story of a family who moves to Macedon from the city and receive a hamper from their new neighbours. In the hamper is a book that traces the history of Macedon and surrounding towns. Students then perform songs and dance acts about historic events and landmarks in the towns of Macedon and Mount Macedon.
T he 5 / 6 Maths Engineering T eam with this month’ s reporter, Z ac, front and second from the left.
C h allenging t h e w orld w it h our h eads Ready... set…g o! On August 20, New Gisborne Primary School’s Tournament Of Minds ( TOM) teams competed at La Trobe U niversity in Bendigo. The teams competing were Maths Engineering, Language Literature and Social Sciences. What is TOM, you may ask? Tournament of Minds is a program for primary and high school students. It challenges students in a six week long problem req uiring teams of seven to put their minds together to collectively come to a solution. Problems include making props, costumes and scripts. The teams must then present their solution confined to a three
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T ayla Maza rella is a Grade 6 st udent f rom H oly C ross. T h is t erm sh e h as w ork ed h ard across all areas and h as really sh ow n w h at it m eans t o h ave a p ersonal grow t h m indset in h er w ork . S h e is a k ind and considerat e st udent w h o is w ell resp ect ed by h er t each ers and p eers. S h e h as recent ly rep resent ed h er sch ool p art icularly w ell at t h e int er- sch ool sp ort s carnival. T ayla h as been a great , m at ure role m odel t o ot h er st udent s.
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Congratulations to Zack Matthews from St Brigid’s who competed in the National Cross Country Championships in Canberra in August. Zack competed against multi-class cross-country runners from all over Australia and New Zealand. He came seventh in his individual event and won third in his team 1000m relay event. An outstanding achievement. To gain entry into this event, Zack had to Z ack Matthews compete and q ualify at his school, district, division, region and state competitions. At the state competition, Zack had to place in the top three and gain a “para/ multiclass q ualifying standard” to allow him to q ualify for the national competition in Canberra. Zack hopes to attend the national competition in NSW next year and has already started training. Keep running Zack, we are behind you all the way. You' ll f ind m ore new s f rom back ) .
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S t udent s p ut h eart s int o W orld C h allenge f undraiser A team of about 20 students is preparing to take part in a four-week educational expedition to Cambodia and Laos which will involve a hugely challenging jungle trek and performing project work with a local developing community. In conjunction with the trip provider, World Challenge, the trip is planned and run almost entirely by students as a team. Before we leave we have the task of raising money to cover our travel costs and donations to the community we will be working with. We have planned various events and we are each working hard towards our goal. Our biggest fundraiser will be on September 9 when the College will play host to a fantastic community event, Eat the World. Eat the World is a night out for the whole family where you can sample delicious street food from a variety of internationally themed food trucks, sit with friends, listen to live music and possibly even take home some fantastic priz es donated by our local businesses. Entry to the night will cost you just $ 10 and food items start from $ 2.5 0. Tickets can be bought at the College, online or from some businesses in town. For more information, please search online for “eat the world gisborne”. Lynette S herman
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S p ort s unif orm s revam p ed In recent years, interschool sport participation and success has steadily increased at the College. More teams playing more often placed a strain on the sporting apparel, with items being damaged or lost. After the success of most of the football teams in 2015 , especially the Junior Girls team who were state runners-up, the decision was made for a concerted effort to raise funds for new football jumpers and netball dresses. Ms Helen Q uinn and Ross Watt House Captains, Alana Witmitz and Sharlee Heers, teamed up with one of the Sport Captains, Melissa Stew-
ard, to organise a ‘ Colour Run’ fundraiser which raised enough for new football jumpers and netball dresses. The designs on the clothing represent an edgy departure from traditional GSC sports uniforms, particularly the netball dresses. The netball uniforms were debuted by teams playing in the Netball Victoria All-Schools Tournament on August 4, while the football jumpers had their first outing with the Senior Girls team when they played their Region Semi Finals on July 29. GSC hopes to update uniforms in our other popular sports including soccer and basketball in the near future.
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Another month has flown by here at Gisborne Secondary College. It is now an intense period for our year twelves. It is that time when there are university open days and decisions to be made about courses. To help with this increased stress, Eshe has organised a weekly meditation class. This class is run by Martin Gladman from Cobaw Community Health, a weekly counsellor at the school. Open to all students, the session gives students a q uiet place to retreat but also the skills to self-meditate and cope with stress. While we are at school worrying about class work and exams that grow closer everyday, a group of our year 9 students have just left for our annual ski camp. This lucky group will be heading to Mount Hotham to either ski or snowboard for the week on the slopes and get some lessons on how to enjoy the snow. The weather looks to be great for them and the snow report is showing a depth of more than 100cm. This is amazi ng for the students as any of the are first ti e skiers and boarders and they will be exposed to great conditions on the mount. On August 3 our school celebrated our ‘ Pride Crew’ launch with free food ags and special guest speaker Jason Ball. The Pride crew is an initiative to support students who are same-sex attracted and gender diverse within our school. Everyone was very excited to have Jason come and talk. His work is very inspirational to many and it was a pleasure to have him at our school. We’re bracing ourselves for a busy term ahead; hopefully the sun joins us more often and lightens the load.
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Ready f or big crick et season Gisborne Cricket Club is ready to launch into a big summer of cricket. Fresh from a terrific season in 2015 -16, the Dragons have some exciting plans. A new Women’s Co-ordinator and Women’s Coach have been appointed to boost our female participation – we would love to see more women playing cricket. The club has also appointed a Development Coach. In Senior Men’s news, the club has been hard at work to recruit new players. We are pleased to welcome Jason Wilson who has moved to Gisborne from Gippsland and will be a great acq uisition to the Dragons. We also welcome back local boy Jakson Knight who has been playing in the U K for a few years. And we are thrilled to have the great Tahir Afridi returning from the U K. he club is also confident that a number of our U 16 players from last year will play a big role in the McIntyre Cup campaign. Pre-season training details are available on our website and Facebook. Our Registration Day for all senior ( men and women) and junior players ( U nder 11, 13, 15 , 17 ) will be held at Sankey Reserve on Saturday August 27 from 9.30am. Please attend to register, pay subs and order clothing. Andrew H eadb erry, 0425 7 6 3 9 9 9 president@ gisbornecc.com
Last season’ s McI ntyre C up and C winners.
G rade T he U nder 1 4 s coached b y D anny C iantar have risen to B grade metro.
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Gisborne will again run a Milo In 2 Cricket ( for children aged 5 -7 years to learn skills and have fun) and T20 Blast program ( for children aged 8-10 to play modified games and develop skills) . Both these programs will be held at Dixon Reserve on Thursday nights. To register your child and obtain all the details, go to www. playcricket.com.au, click on Where Can I Play and enter Gisborne or 3437 . Registration for Milo and T20 Blast can only been done online and payments are also online.
Gisborne Soccer Club’s U nder 14 Blues have had a stunning season, rising from C level to second place B grade in the metro league. Striker Vinny Paradiso is 13 goals clear of his nearest rival and the team has only conceded four goals so far. It is a credit to coach Danny Ciantar for bringing the boys to a high standard this season, and to the club for encouraging this high level of
coaching for our players. There are 14 other junior Gisborne teams similarly doing exceptionally well each week including the U 14 girls and U nder 12 kangas. Our next project is to investigate in est ent in synthetic fields to cope with the overly wet conditions on the pitch. For any enq uiries about the 2017 season, please email gisbornesoccer@ gmail.com
Gisborne T ennis C lub h olds end of season celebrat ions Gisborne Tennis Club celebrated the end of the Macedon Ranges winter tennis season with a BBQ . After a particularly cold and wet season, the day of the BBQ hinted at more pleasant playing conditions for the finals. he celebrations held at the end of each home and away season, included awarding a Most Valuable Player trophy to the best performing player in each team. Our most respected award – Best
Sportsperson – is given to the girl and the boy who demonstrated great sportsmanship during the season. The award, sponsored by the G aze tte, is based on weekly match votes from the players’ opposing teams. This season the award went to Rachel Mannix and Hugh Harris. Congratulations to both. Thanks to all the kids and parents for a great season. D amien T wining, Ju nior C oordinator
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Special night or uniors and women There has been a significant increase in the number of Gisborne and Macedon Ranges families playing volleyball at the Riddells Creek Stadium on Monday nights in the past few years. Most teams have father/ daughter or mother/ son combinations and two teams have all members of their family playing. To cater for the increasing number of juniors and women players, on September 12 at 7 .40pm the club will set up U 15 s height nets and games and at 8: 40pm women’s height nets and women’s games. Extra junior and women players are very welcome on this night. If you’re interested in playing regularly on Monday night please email riddellscreek.volleyball@ gmail.com
N athan Walker reaches high for Riddells C reek in the 2 0 1 6 V ictorian C ountry C hampionships G rand F inal against Warrnamb ool.
Riders get together to raise clubhouse unds Lots of exciting things are happening at GDARC in the next few months to further our fundraising efforts for our new clubrooms including a Bunnings Sunbury sausage sizzl e on Sunday September 4 that will be followed by our Dressage Day on October 16 as part of the MAD ( Macedon & District) series to be held at our Couangalt Road, South Gisborne, grounds. In conjunction with Gisborne Pony Club we are hosting a Black Tie event – The Gisborne Gallop – on October 14, so dust off those heels, frocks and ties, this will be an event not to be missed. Please contact me on 0411 7 29 003 for further details on how to book a table. There’ll be li e entertain ent raf es great food and co pany so get involved. We hope to see some great community support so please come along and help us enjoy some of these exciting events. F enella S mith, S ecretary 0 4 1 1 7 2 9 0 0 3
etan ue Club always welcomes new members
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students enj oy their introduction to croq uet.
College students take t o croq uet court s Ten students and two teachers from Gisborne Secondary College recently took part in a coaching session at the Macedon Ranges Croq uet Club in Gisborne. Club members helped coach the students and explain the rules of the game before taking to the courts. Club President Barbara Snibson said the school had later sent a message saying the students had had a ball and wanted to come back again soon. The opening of the Northern District Croq uet Association Season was set to be hosted by Macedon Ranges on September 1. And we look forward to our club opening day on Wednesday September 14 – arrivals at 9.30am for a 10am start. The calendar is starting to fill up q uickly with social days, interclub challenges, pennant games and seniors’ week all planned for this month and next. All lovely opportunities to enjoy the company of friends while exercising the body and mind. During the winter break we enjoyed our get togethers over lunch. The courts are starting to green up once more, so it will be great to hear the sound of mallets hitting those coloured balls once more. Margaret Wardell Barb ara S nib son, P resident 0 4 5 7 6 5 8 9 1 4 barbarasnibson@ gmail.com
Gisborne player in s uad or nat ional t it les Sam McCaskill rom the Gisborne Dragons Cricket Club has been selected in the nder Victorian Country s uad or the ational Championships in ueensland this month eaturing the state s best young Sam talent the s uad o will compete in McCaskill Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast The championships run rom September to October
Petanq ue ( boules) is a target sport in which participants throw metal balls as close as possible to a jack while standing inside a circle with both feet on the ground. The rules are simple, learned within minutes, and a novice can play immediately without having to be “taught” to play. As an activity petanq ue is low technology, inexpensive and our club fees of $ 65 per year include insurance. It req uires no fancy eq uipment or clothing, just a patch of dirt or gravel and a set of boules. Petanq ue provides social stimulation, friendly fun, exhilarating challenge and intense competition depending on the level of play. Petanq ue can be played competitively by any age group and is suitable for players with a range of abilities. It is gender neutral – men and women compete on an eq ual basis. We meet on the second and fourth Saturday morning from 10am behind the Caltex Service Station in Gisborne Come and have a chat with one of our friendly players or contact Doreen on 0417 5 5 2 063.
Get the kids out riding urges Bike Sa e Dust off the bike, pump up the tyres, winter is retreating and the days are warmer and longer. Now is a great time of year to get out with the kids on bikes and remind them of the pleasure of the slow pace of the bicycle. As a kid, I remember how connected you felt on a bicycle, aware of the road surface, the wind direction, the smells and sounds and that subtle rise in the road that would be imperceptible in the car. The invigorating days of spring are a great opportunity to teach the kids the importance of safety on their bikes before the heat of summer fuddles the brain. Riding a bike should be a pleasure open to everyone and being safe out there in an environment that is designed around the car req uires a baked-in sense of awareness that you want to instil from an early age. As a parent, I want my kids to have the freedom to go and see their friends without dad’s ta i and for e to feel that they are sufficiently aware of their responsibility that I can let them do it! Let’s see more kids out there on bikes and help them to be safe in doing so. Je m Richards Bike S afe Macedon Ranges
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S w im m ers sizzl The competition was on fire at club night this month in our “Dash for Cash” event. Eight of our fastest male and female breaststroke swimmers q ualified and competed for the cash prize . The winners of this month’s event were Bradley Bruce and Grace Avenell-Thompson and our club swimmer of the month was Campbell Baker. Congratulations to you all on your outstanding achievement. Many of our club swimmers have been competing in events across the region this month, including the second round of the Eaglehawk Winter Series. 13 of our swimmers competed and collectively they achieved 25 personal best times, three gold, 10 silver and 11 bronze awards. An awesome effort.
e in club’ s dash f or cash We also look forward to watching nine of our club swimmers compete at the Victorian Country Short Course Championships in Ballarat. Good luck to all. Stay tuned for the results. Congratulations to our newly elected club captains for the 201617 season. We are excited to announce that Kyle Coze ns and Iza bella Crawford will be guiding and supporting our swimmers through the season. If you are interested in some friendly swimming competition come down to the Gisborne Aq uatic Centre on the second Saturday of the month at 5 pm. New swimmers of all abilities are welcome to give it a try for free. F aye Matthews
N ew G isb orne T hunder club captains K yle C oze ns and I za b ella C rawford.
Juniors look to finals T h e Macedon Ranges T ennis A ssociat ion J unior C om p is h eading int o f inals season. F ant ast ically, f our Macedon T ennis C lub t eam s w ill be rep resent ed in f inals. B est of luck t o B 3 , C 2 , C 3 and D sect ions. T h at of course m eans t h at w e are seek ing reenrolm ent s and new p layers f or t h e sum m er season; m ak e sure t o cont act t h e club f or det ails. J uniors can p lay eit h er F riday nigh t or S at urday m ornings t o f acilit at e ot h er sp ort ing com m it m ent s. W e h ave a com m it t ed bunch of j uniors, m any of w h om receive coach ing at t h e club f rom our ow n S cot t Vaughan Scott is definitely raising the standards o our p layers. H is com m it m ent t o w at ch ing t h e j uniors p lay in com p enables h im t o f ocus on t h eir st rengt h s and w eak nesses in coach ing t im e. H e of f ers group , p rivat e and sq uad lessons f or all levels. A ll ot h er com p s are p laying w ell w it h S at urday O p en Mix ed st art ing a new season in O ct ober, again seek ing new p layers. Monday S ocial, T h ursday Nigh t and T uesday Ladies are all in f ull sw ing and p laying beaut if ully. H ap p y h it t ing, Lisa F owler
Almost all of these Macedon Ranges F utsal players are in teams that represent V ictoria at the N ational titles ( another six couldn’ t make the photo.) MRF players make up b etween 1 5 and 2 0 % of each age group selected for the national titles.
F ut sal p layers k ick ing f ast and f urious goals The talent and opportunities for futsal players in the Macedon Ranges continues to grow. As well as running its own local competition, Macedon Ranges Futsal now sends representative teams to regional and state tournaments and has recently joined the newly formed state futsal league. Many players ( some pictured) have been selected
for state teams in either the national school titles to be played in Brisbane or the National Futsal Association Championships in Sydney. This fast, furious, fun sport ( commonly referred to as 5 a-side indoor soccer) is one of the fastestgrowing sports in the world. Macedon Ranges Futsal runs winter ( Terms 2 and 3) and summer ( Terms
4 and 1) with combined and girlsonly competitions ranging from U 8 through to adult. We have a parents/ masters game each week for those less competitive adults who just want a bit of fun. Venues are in Gisborne, Woodend and Macedon. Summer registrations are now open for teams and individuals. Please see mrfutsal.org.au for details.
G isb orne’ s S eb astien Bell- Bartels played for V ictoria in the S chool S ports Australia national under- 1 5 championships in Ju ly. T he team, which included former G isb orne Rookies and C alder C annons’ teammate S am Ramsay ( inset) , won all their games. S eb astien kicked seven goals from five games, making him the third- highest goalkicker in the competition.
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1 3 B& U nder B& F winner, H annah Monk ( S aints) 1 3 & U nder A premiers: Reb els 4 LR def Macedon 2 .
1 8 & U nder P ossums def Riddells C reek Mixed.
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he winter season concluded with so e hard fought rand inals. huge congratulations to all the pre iers and our best and fairest winners. t was a great orning for netball: no rain dry courts and not too war . resident Lisa uss ade her final presentation to all winners and introduced the new resident raig erguson who was elected in early ugust. he highlight of the day was the nder rand inal between ebels coach Lisa uss and acedon coach raig erguson . ith ebels co ing out ulti ate winners Lisa certainly enjoyed presenting her tea with their re iership trophies n a few weeks ti e the wilight Season which will be held on hursday afternoons during er kicks off. Lisa Russ
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1 5 B& U nder – Eloise Rodda ( S aints) . Gisborne v Strathfieldsaye: Gisborne’s Will Ritchie gathers the ball in his final game before retirement.
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S coresh eet 18 and U nder Possums def Riddells Creek Mixed, 23-11 15 and U nder A Riddells Creek 2 def U nited 1, 33-25 15 and U nder B U nited 2 def Possums 3, 28-13 13 and U nder A Rebels 4 LR def Macedon 2, 26-18 13 and U nder B Rebels 5 NF def Saints 8, 23-18 13 and U nder C U nited 4 def Possums 5 , 16-7
1 8 & U – I sob el G rech ( left) , and Z oe S outhall, b oth of P ossums.
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T h e ’R ook R e v isit e d with Shirley McKeown In conversation recently with an acq uaintance, the Gallipoli Oak program was mentioned. U ntil now I had no idea of this commemoration program so, as I usually do, I went home and Googled the Gallipoli Oak and was rewarded with the following information. The Gallipoli Oak commemorates the Anza cs who served in World War One. The National Trust ictoria has identified this tree as a sy bolic link between the Centenary of Anza c, the people of Turkey and the primary school children of Victoria. The plan is to link each school with their local RSL sub-branch so that a commemorative tree can be planted in a short ceremony to recognise the Anza c Centenary. Schools were invited to register for this in 2013.The trees were allocated in 2015 . The battle in Gallipoli resulted in 26,111 Australian casualties including 8141 deaths. Acorns from the oaks growing along the ridges and valleys of the Gallipoli peninsula were collected by several soldiers and were sent or brought back to Australia and planted. The trees subseq uently being distributed now are taken from some of the original oak trees grown. On looking at the listing of schools to receive Gallipoli Oaks, I found Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School ( old Bullengarook Primary) had registered and it would seem that they have been the recipient of one. How wonderful for our children to remember the lost lives of those who fought in World War One, realising that some of that number came from Bullengarook and surrounds.
S up erm ark et gives $ $ $ t o sch ools The team at Morgan’s SU PA IGA is pleased to announce that over $ 2000 will flow to local schools this year as a result of their ESP Community Rewards Program. They thank customers for donating their points and making this grand total available to our local schools for much-needed projects. Community members can donate their ESP points to a local school by completing a form in the store and showing their ESP tag every time they shop. For every $ 1 spent, one cent is earned by a local school. Morgan’s SU PA IGA also supports the Gisborne CFA, donating a portion of monies from the sale of IGA Signature products and products bearing the IGA Community Chest logo. Gisborne store manager Jay Morgan says, “this is our way of thanking the community for all of their support over the past years”.
Ja y Morgan hands ove r cheq ues to representative s from the local schools.
Rural A ust ralians f or Re ugees film night An interested group of Gisborne folk viewed the film How Became a Refugee on August 19 at the Gisborne U niting Church. The documentary told the story of a fa ily of fi e eeing persecution fro ur a yan ar as seen through a child’s eyes. The loss of their friends and childhood possessions was compounded by the resentment they held for their parents who took them through dangerous underground tracks and boat journeys by people smugglers. Coping with the omission of crucial years of education plus the stigma of being a refugee presented more challenges once safely reunited and in Australia. The three children appear to be now adjusted to life in suburban Perth with the eldest completing her nursing degree and the younger two undertaking tertiary education. So e discussion followed the fil about the current state of indefinite detention on anus and Nauru and the economic/ social plight of those found to be refugees. The role of Asylum Seeker Resource centres in Melbourne and their need for ongoing support was highlighted. For further information visit our Facebook page ( search MacedonRangesRAR) . Lorraine Broad
J oin our w alk against suicide: S ep t em ber 1 1
World Suicide MACEDON RANGES Prevention Day SUICIDE PREVENTION is in September. ACTION GROUP Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group invites you Have you been bereaved bytosuicide? after suicide Macedon Ranges is a new initiative offering peer support for those bereaved by suicid walk with Support us again on Sunday September to 11 On Monday July 11 the newly formed Macedon Ranges Support After Suicide Peer Group, along with thei proud auspice Jesuits Support After Suicide Service, will be hosting a Community Information Session for help shine a big bright light on this important topic anyone interested in knowing more about our group. in our local community. Each year weyouhave seen If you are wondering how we might be able to support or how our group might be of benefit to someone you know who has lost a loved one to suicide – we encourage all to attend this session. the community support this grow. On this night you can meetfor the Peer Groupevent that have been trained to hold this space and learn why this group is so important to them and how the group works and what to expect. If you would like to receive We walk together on September 11us bytoemail remember further information about our group please contact at macedonrangesspag@gmail.com. those we have loved and lost to suicide. We walk We hope to see you at the Newham Mechanics Institute onhope Mondayfor Julyrecovery 11th at 7:00pm together to provide to those who live with mental health issues, their family, friends Working together to prevent suicide in the Macedon Ranges and carers. We walk together to raise awareness and to reduce stigma for mental health issues and suicide prevention in our local and surrounding communities. By working ( and walking) together we can help prevent suicide. The event is free but donations to Lifeline are encouraged. Register online at www.outoftheshadows.org.au and click on find a walk or register on the day from 8: 30am at Woodend Children’s Park. For more information visit www. macedonrangesspag.com.au or ring 0411 963 7 11. If you are concerned about yourself or someone you know, please call: Lifeline 13 11 14 or Kids Helpline 1800 5 5 1800.
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A sp irit ual social act ivit y – all w elcom e If you are interested in meeting Join us for others in person and having a a friendly friendly discussion about practical discussion on life improvement tools, you are metaphysics, welcome to join this group. meditation, This group aims to link selfpeople together and help each actualisation, other via friendly discussion martial arts, on metaphysics, meditation, self-actualisation, martial arts, Buddhism Buddhism philosophy, practice philosophy, and culture. practice and Everyone is welcome – no culture matter what language you speak. ur first eetup will be in he Corner cafe in Gisborne ( 4/ 30 Hamilton Street) on Tuesday September 27 at 2pm; please look for a table booked under Angie. Please note, coffee/ tea/ soft drinks or food can be purchased from the cafe at your own cost. If you wish to know more information, please contact Angie on 0468 617 186. Looking forward to meeting you all! Angie S hi Angie S hi, pictured at the marve llous O rgan P ipes N ational P ark, is starting a new social group.
Lif elong sup p ort er of m any ch arit ies OBITUARY Lorraine V eronica ( Lorrie) B eaum ont 9 July 1923 – 7 August 2016 Lorrie was born in Flemington and attended St Mary’s Ascot Vale Primary School and Our Lady of Sion College in Warragul. She was an intelligent and studious pupil and right up to her last days maintained friendships she made with the Sisters and school friends over her Lorrie Beaumont lifetime. Lorrie worked as a clerk in the public service and later she met Joe Beaumont whom she married in March 1945 at St Augustine’s Church, Melbourne, while Joe was on leave from the war. At the end of the war they lived in Elwood before settling in Hoddle Street, Essendon, where they ran a butcher shop until their retirement in 1985 . They bought a farm in Govans Lane, New Gisborne, in
1965 , and took up residence there full time in 1985 . They called their farm “Yertabulti” meaning ‘ windy place’. A childhood illness that threatened her eyesight rendered Lorrie a lifelong supporter of many charities for helping the blind including Braille School, Fred Hollows, Vision Australia and Christian Blind Mission. She was a member and supporter of Gisborne Red Cross, Gisborne Historical Society, Gisborne Community Health Centre, Gisborne Vision Australia, Gentle Exercise Group and a member of St Brigid’s Parish. Lorrie was a dignified gracious and hu ble lady who loved reading, including biographies and poetry and verse. Lorrie’s husband Joe died in 1998. They had eight children John ( dec) , Trish, Mike, Steve, David, Joe, Chris and Mim) , 16 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. A funeral mass was held at St Patrick’s Church Macedon, the church she loved and where she regularly worshipped. A burial followed at the Gisborne Cemetery.
M a ce d on M using s with M elanie F attore The G aze tte is featuring two wonderful Macedon events on page 1 and page 3 this month. They’ve stolen my thunder, but I’m happy to be repeating some of what you may already have read up the front of the paper because these events are emblematic of the special nature of our community. It was a very special day at Tony Clarke Reserve on Sunday, August 14, as Macedon Junior Football Club ( MJFC) player Blaise O’Brien, 11, pulled on the boots for the very last time in the U 10s. Blaise, who has cerebral palsy, decided to retire after a few seasons with the footy club and his final day one was one to remember as he was the sole captain, ran through a banner and then was presented with a massive guard of honour as he walked off the ground for the last time. Thanks to the MJFC for showing us what community is all about! Blaise will still be around the club in 2017 as he takes on water carrying duties for the U 12s. And the arrival of the long awaited, brand spanking new fire truck down at acedon ... he truck valued at about $ 35 0,000, was purchased proudly with monies all raised locally through donations and tireless hours coordinating and running the annual Flea Market. The truck will be used solely to protect the Macedon township and will be operational after it has clocked up a set number of ‘ running in’ hours and staff ha e had sufficient training on the new rig. Congratulations to all involved, it is a wonderful time for the CFA.
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The CHURCHES PAGE Sponsored by Anglican Parish of Gisborne Uniting Church in Australia St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Gisborne House of the Rock Church, Gisborne Gisborne Church of Christ Faithworks-Manaaki St Brigid’s Parish.
ll are welcome belie or not Gisborne Uniting Church In the recent – somewhat notorious – Australian Census, there was one optional q uestion. We were not obliged to state our religious affiliation. An increasing number of Australians could have answered that q uestion with the answer ‘ none’. Still the churches of Gisborne keep open the invitation to any and all. A new notice board outside the isborne niting hurch declares fir ly that everyone is welcome. It states the time of Sunday’s worship service because that remains the core act of gathering. We are building up our lending library as a source for life-long learning about our faith and our traditions. We also are committed to life-long service. Recently this has focused on the needs of the homeless and those unable to meet the costs of three meals a day. This is much appreciated by Lentara, a U niting Church agency which is a food source for many needy people. We also continue to collect toiletries and domestic cleaning goods for refugees and asylum seekers.
A group of parishioners enj oyed some motoring history on a recent outing. And, of course, there are weekly opportunities for Gisbornites to drop in for a cup of coffee and a chat. For the crafty among you, the craft group meets at noon on the second
Tuesday of each month. Weavers, knitters, q uilt makers are very welcome. More information is available from Deacon Wendy Elson on 0400 042 07 6 or D’Arcy Wood on 5 428 67 00.
St Paul’s Op Shop Jottings Thank you to all those who entered the annual National Op Shop Week competition. We had a very good response and the winner received a free purchase voucher at our shop. There’s loads of amazi ng secondhand and, in many cases, brand new items for sale in our Op Shop at a fraction of the original cost. The q uality of the items is exceptional and the savings immense. Our annual Spring Fair will be held in the Parish Hall on Saturday September 3 between 9am and 1pm. There will be lots of great bargains in the Op Shop and fun for all the family at the fair. We continue to support St Mark’s Community Centre in Fitzr oy with food for the homeless, eg soup, baked beans, spaghetti, cereal and toiletries. Donations of these items would be greatly appreciated. Our Op Shop volunteer this month is Elaine Millar who has been a volunteer at the shop for over 30 years. – G raeme Millar, 0 4 1 3 7 8 1 5 0 1
Elaine Millar, ve teran O p S hop vo lunteer.
Spring has sprung
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Nature is in its glory with new life in the animal world, in our gardens ( and paddocks) and winter has almost finished for another season. Spring heralds so much newness – new life, spring-cleaning, spring fashion parades! And our church embraces all these wonderful seasonal changes. We are happily inviting all ( not just ladies) to our Prison Network Ministries uniq ue “second chance” Fashion Parade to be held on Saturday October 8 from 2pm at 247 Station Road, New Gisborne. Entry fee is $ 15 , which includes a lovely high-tea style afternoon tea. The afternoon promises to be value-packed with a catwalk parade featuring pre-loved vintage, glamour and streetwear fashions, with opportunity to buy. All funds go to the valuable work the Prison Network Ministry is doing.
House of the Rock We farewell two of our young people with Tash heading off for internship to further her leadership skills while Meshak travels to Vietnam for work with our amazi ng Milner brothers, Sean and Nathan. House of the Rock meets for worship each Sunday at 10am for a family service, with a wonderful children’s program running from 10.30am. All enq uiries to Pastor John and Jenny Barnes on 5 426 2039 or 0428 262 039. Liz S teve nson
Anglican Parish of Gisborne oin us at St aul s nglican Church or Messy Church on the ourth Sunday o the month pm at St aul s arish Hall cnr Brantome and isher Streets Gisborne
Help or amily in tough times There’s been a lot to get excited about at Gisborne Church of Christ recently. Our ‘ Trivia Night for Renee’ was a stunning success. Craig “Huggy” Huggins from Gold 104.3 was Q uiz Master for the event, held to raise funds to assist mum-of-six Renee as she undergoes treatment for a brain tumour. More than 200 people attended, with 25 tables competing. An array of products and services was generously donated by individuals and businesses from Gisborne and Sunbury, and participants dug deep for the games, raf es and auctions to see our fund raising
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target well and truly exceeded. The air of excitement and goodwill in the building was palpable and a great night was had by all, with some already suggesting that we start planning for a repeat performance. In other news, we were excited to learn our application for a Federal Government “Solar Towns” grant was successful. This will enable us to install a solar panel array to meet the power needs not only of our own congregation, but of the many groups that use our facilities regularly throughout the year. More on this in future articles.
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C raig H uggins j udges the D ummy- spit competition at the trivi a night.
100 Years Ago From the pages of the old Gisborne Gazette S E P T E MB E R 1 9 1 6 A n A ust ralian Gum - Leaf ( Muriel Beverley Cole) Just an Australian gum-leaf, enclosed in a letter from home; Oh! What a simple offering so many miles to come. But the weary man in the trenches sees with his visioned eyes His “Little Grey Home’ on the hillside, where the whispering gum-trees rise. e sees the s oke ascending fro the cosy fire inside, Which someone he loves is tending – his bonny blue-eyed bride! He smells the scent of its burning on the cool of the evening air, And his spirit to home returning is freed for a while from care. She ies to the gate to greet hi with kisses on lips and brow. The sorrow and heat of the trenches are far from that dreamer now. He rises refreshed from his dreaming, strengthened anew for toil By the little green gift from the homeland, a leaf of the “Fair Dinkum Oil.” S oldiers’ Let t ers ( reprinted from “King Island News”) . From Sgt Robert Bertram. In describing his trip through France he states that not a man is to be seen. he wo en are working in the fields in the railway stations, goods sheds, etc. and nearly everyone is in mourning. At the place where the Australians were camped there were representati es of e ery ritish fighting regi ent. On Anza c Day there was an inspection of the Australians and the writer states that the Australian soldier is considered “some class” and to take his own words: t ne er struck e what a fine crowd they are until yesterday. hey looked fine and their big hats which they are beginning to like, suited them splendidly.” A nonym ous Let t ers – Gisborne is suffering from the anonymous letter writer. When it was announced that a number of returned soldiers were to visit Gisborne, the anonymous writer got on the job and wrote to the authorities in Melbourne stating that it was not fair to allow the local publicans to serve these men. As a matter of fact every soldier, being a traveller, could demand accommodation at one of the hotels. The result was that two plainclothes constables came as week-enders to catch the hotels. Though they were in the hotel all day Sunday they did not see a single case of trading and it is safe to say that had they not been present the men who were served that night would not have been there to break the law. It is too bad that Gisborne should be libelled in this manner for there is not a town in the State where there is less evidence of men drinking to excess. A bnorm al Rainf all–There is no doubt that the rainfall for the last week may be described as something of a record. On Tuesday and Wednesday last week the weather became decidedly sultry, and it appeared as if summer conditions were about to prevail. This was however the beginning of what proved to be a tropical downpour of unusual length and volume. On Thursday night rain set in and continued to fall steadily all day Friday and Saturday. The total fall for the week registered 13½ inches [ 3 4 0 mm] .
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New m em bers w elcom e ADULT RIDING CLUB (Gis.) 2nd Saturday Robertson Res ADULT RIDING CLUB (Bullengarook) 2nd Saturday Rec Reserve ANGLING CLUB 2nd Wed 8pm Railway Hotel Macedon ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP 1st Mon 1-3pm Woodend N’hood House BRIDGE CLUB Mon 12.30, Tues 7.15, Thurs 12.30 St Mary’s Church Hall, Woodend 5420 7595 BUSHWALKING CLUB Tel 5428 2450 CANASTA CLUB 1.30pm every Mon except first Mon of month, Parish centre (behind St Pauls Church, Gisborne) CANCER SUPPORT GROUP last Wed of month MRH CAR CLUB 1st Wednesday 8pm Steam Park, New Gisb CARERS GROUP (MacRanges) 2nd & 4th Thurs, 1pm Woodend RSL 5420 7132 (Note: 4th Thurs carers only) COFFEE FOR CARERS 3rd Tuesday 10am La Cibo Cafe COMMUNITY GARDEN Wed 9am Church of Christ CROQUET CLUB Wed & Sat 10am Dixon Field CWA GISBORNE 2nd Monday 10am Gis Secondary College CWA MACEDON 3rd Tues 1pm & 7pm 662 Mt Macedon Rd DALY RESERVE WORKING BEE 2nd Tues 9.30am EUCHRE Tues 7.30 Doug White Meeting Room 5428 2695 FILM SOCIETY 2nd Wed Woodend Neigh’hood House 5427 2323 FLY FISHING CLUB 4th Wed 7.30pm MRFEC Gisborne FOCUS CLUB 2nd Fri 12 noon Gisborne Golf Club FRIENDS of JACKSONS CREEK Working bees 3rd Sun 10-noon, 5428 1178 or 0417 558 221 FROCKS & JOCKS CHOIR Tuesdays 7.30pm 5428 3002 FUTSAL Summer & winter comps www.mrfutsal.org.au GARDEN CLUB 2nd Wed Various; 5428 2434 GENEALOGY GROUP 4th Thurs 7.30 Family Hist Rm, Library GIRL GUIDES Thursdays 5pm Gis Comm Hall GISBORNE SINGERS Tues 7.30pm Holy Cross PS HISTORICAL SOCIETY Wed 10am-4pm Court House LIBRARY: TODDLERS’ STORY TIME Mon 10.30am, Wed 10.30am LIONS CLUB DINNER NIGHT Last Friday of month La Cibo Cafe 6pm MARTIAL ARTS Thurs from 5.15pm St Brigid’s Hall MASONIC LODGE 2nd Thurs 7pm Masonic Hall Aitken St MASTERS AFL Wed 6.30pm Sankey Reserve MEN’S SHED BARBECUE Last Mon 12.30pm Lyell Street MT MAC & DIST HORT SOC 1st Tues Horticultural Hall MOVIES THAT MATTER 2nd Tues 7.30pm Victoria Hotel Woodend MUFFINS ’N’ MORE 2nd Tues 10am-noon Uniting Church MUMS’ GROUP 2nd Mon, 9.30-11.30am 49 Fisher St OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB Sun 9am Riddells Rec Res OLDE TIME MARKET 1st Sun each month 9am-2pm PETANQUE 2nd & 4th Sat, 10am behind Caltex service station, Station Rd, Gisborne PHOENIX ART & CRAFTS 1st Thursday monthly 5428 2835 PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC 1st Tues & 2nd Mon 7pm Riddell’s Creek Neighbourhood House PONY CLUB Bullengarook 1st Sunday Rec Reserve PONY CLUB Gisborne 1st Sunday Robertson Reserve PROBUS 1st Thurs 10am Masonic Hall QUILTERS (Gisb) Wed 7pm Room attached to Gisb Library RAMBLERS Fridays 9.15am Tennis Club Dixon Field RED CROSS 1st Fri 1.30pm Sen Cits Rooms ROTARY Tues 6.45 for 7pm Gisborne Golf Club, book 5428 4483 by 1pm Mon RUNNING GROUP Tues & Thurs 6pm, Sun 8am Gisborne Aquatic Centre RSL 1st Mon 2pm Hall at 247 Station Rd 5428 2233 SAFARI CLUB 2nd Sat 5428 1878 SCOTTISH DANCING Thurs 1pm Buffalo Stadium Woodend SEED SAVERS 2nd Monday 7.30pm Riddell Neighbourhood Hse SENIOR CITS (Macedon) Tues 11am Tony Clarke Res SPINNERS & FIBRE GROUP Tues 12 noon Riddells Ck Neighbourhood House TABLE TENNIS Wed 7.30pm Tony Clarke Res, Macedon THUNDER SWIMMING CLUB 2nd Sat 5pm Aquatic Centre TOASTMASTERS 1st & 3rd Tues 7.20pm Senior Citizens Centre, 8 O’Shanassy St, Sunbury T.O.W.N. Mondays 6pm Gisborne Bowls Club TOY LIBRARY 2nd Sat 9.30-11am; 2nd Wed 9-10.30am & 2nd Mon 3.30-4.30pm Robertson Sr TRAVEL CLUB 3rd Tues 7.30pm Riddell N’hood House U3A Mondays 10.30am MRFEC ULYSSES GROUP 3rd Tues 6pm Sunbury FC VINTAGE MACHINERY Working bees 1st Sun of month, 8.30am at Steam Park, Meetings last Friday 7pm Steam Park WRITERS GROUP Last Sat of month 2-5pm Woodend Neighbourhood House WRITERS GROUP(SCRIBES & SCRIBBLERS) 2nd Tues of month 10am-12 Riddell N’hood House YOUNG VOICES Thursdays 4.15-5.45pm St Andrew’s Uniting Ch. Forest St, Woodend 5426 4801 or sdggome@patash.com.au YOUTH SPACE / YEP! Wed 3.45-5.45pm Senior Cits’ room, Hamilton St
S t B rigid’ s p rep s m ark 1 0 0 days Congratulations to all our St Brigid’s Prep students for being at school for 100 days. They had a " Cat in the Hat" theme with their organiser ( Emma Barker) who also dressed up for the occasion. The Preps played exciting games and ate lots of yummy food. They got dressed up and had a ball of a time. A big thanks to all parents and teachers who helped with decorating, food and all the fun. We can' t wait now to see next year’s Preps’ 100 day celebration! Junior students have also been doing a range of different activities for their Inq uiry U nit looking at different cultures. They went on a plane ride, ate their food and explored items from those countries. The junior students even came to school dressed up as someone from a different culture. Altogether they had an awesome time and have built on their knowledge about lots of different countries. All students have been working really hard and have done a great job. We are very excited to announce that we bought a blue screen to fil our S St rigid s ews his will replace the simple blue sheet that we have been using. e are looking forward to ha ing our fil s looking that bit more professional. By Media Leader Molly- Leigh Murphy
A few dates to remember... Baringo Film Club Programme Week commencing
Matinee
Evening
August 30
Leviathan
Mr Turner
September 6
The Extra Man The Dressmaker
September 13
God Willing
Bridge of Spies
September 20
Traffic
Mr Pip
September 27
Lemon Tree
Gran Torino
October 4
Quiet Chaos
The Lady in the Van
For membership details contact film@baringo.org.au
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Black Tie Fundraiser
Sadly in June 2015 the clubrooms of Gisborne Pony Club and Gisborne District Adult Riders were condemned due to termite damage. This event is a major fundraiser for these clubs, to ensure construction of a new clubroom can commence in 2017.
Items to be auctioned include: ● ● ● ● ●
Massey Ferguson Compact Tractor Massey Ferguson Ride On Lawn Mower Tickets to the Portsea Polo Jeep Marque Weekend Getaways Power Tools
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Family Zoo Passes Sporting Memorabilia Pamper Packages Equestrian Equipment plus lots, lots more.....
3 Course meal, beer, wine and soft drink, Entertainment and a heap of great Auction Items
Friday 14th October 2016 - 7pm to late Buy your tickets now via eventsecretary.org.au or follow our facebook page for further updates
et er tick $100 p bird) (early after $125 ber 2016 tem 7 Sep
Pitruzello Estate, 25 Deverall Road, Sunbury All proceeds will go towards the construction of a new clubhouse
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