Gisborne Gazette August 2018

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Shanghai Success

Jessica Morris of New Gisborne’s cool design Karkass won second place at the 2018 Tongji International Design Festival in Shanghai, China. Nineteen-year-old Jessica is in her first year of a Bachelor of Design at Melbourne University and hopes to major in Landscape Architecture.

See story on page 3.

PICTURED: Jessica Morris (le ) in her winning structure in Shanghai, with her design team Jordan Nanda, Mitchell Grand Gardiner, Eva Jingyi Shi and Jaqlin Tan Lyon.

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Issue No 132 August 2018

From the Editor's desk It is exciting to share the remarkable international experiences of two local university students in this edition – Jessica Morris’ success at the Tongji International Design Festival in Shanghai, China and Sean Doherty’s participation in the International Youth Leadership Conference in Prague earlier this year. Both of these students grew up locally, study in Melbourne, have travelled abroad to learn, and still call Gisborne home. I’m sure they would be happy to share more of their experience if you catch them around town, or on the train.

I thank Rosalea Ryan for filling in as production editor of this edition and doing such a wonderful job; and giving our regular production editor, Pip Butler, a well-deserved break. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who would be interested in helping out on the editing side of the Gazette.

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Jessica Morris’ design takes her all the way to China

Jessica Morris' completed design, Karkass.

Nineteen-year-old Melbourne University student Jessica Morris of New Gisborne recently saw her design win second place in Shanghai.

Here is her account of her experience: It began with a design competition at uni for first year Design students, to choose a winning design to take to make at the Tongji International Design Festival in June.

The brief for the competition was to design and construct a pavilion out of corflute responding to the theme of micro-community.

After a group of 30 short listed participants made their designs, mine was chosen (very exciting).

An additional four students were then selected to make up the design team.

With my design, design team and two faculty members, we travelled to Shanghai to make a 4m x 3m x 4m pavilion over four days that we titled Karkass.

Each panel was carefully cut by hand and “stitched� together using cable ties.

Karkass was awarded second prize among the 41 competing universities from across the world.

The process was one of trial and error, but our result was worth it – standing tall and proudly representing Australia at the 2018 Tongji International Design Festival!

Shaun plays 200th game after 25 years Shaun Comerford played his 200th senior football game for Gisborne Football Netball Club on June 23 in an away game against Kangaroo Flat, kicking two goals to contribute to Gisborne’s victory 11.11 (77) to 7.11 (53).

His wife Jaki said Shaun has been with the club since he was nine years old and started in U10.

He is now the oldest senior team player at the club at 35. It has taken a long time for Shaun to reach this milestone because of years of injuries. Some seasons he could play only four or five games, however he persisted and he finally got there.

Shaun’s eldest son Kobi, sevenyears-old, is following in his dad’s footsteps and started playing his first season of Gisborne Rookies (U11) this year.

Jaki said, “As a family we are ready to do it all over again. Bring on the next 25+ years at GFNC.�

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The current premises at 76 Hamilton Street, leased from the Community Health Centre, will undergo major development in a couple of years by the landlord.

As Dr Ayoub and the team, as well as the Allied Health professionals, are dedicated to continuing to serve the community in Gisborne and its surrounds, a new premises has been secured at 51 Brantome Street, Gisborne. An application for building a twostorey, contemporary medical centre was submitted to Council, and after two years in VCAT, the planning permit was issued in June 2018.

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World opens up for Sean at Leadership Conference Earlier this year I was privileged enough to attend the International Youth Leadership Conference in Prague, Czech Republic, with young leaders from around the world.

I was very fortunate with the support I received from generous donors such as the Gisborne Gazette, that allowed me to travel to the other side of the world for what is not the normal experience of a 19-year-old.

The conference was centred on international relations and diplomacy, and included simulated sittings of the United Nations, International Criminal Court and European Union Parliament.

I was selected to be presiding judge in my group’s sitting of the International Criminal Court, and this experience afforded me a little insight into just how complex and bureaucratic it can be to make a decision that will provide justice.

In this courtroom simulation, from my seat at the

Sean Doherty (le ) at the conference in Prague.

front of the ‘court’ I would watch these brilliant young people from around the world present cases and evidence; and couldn’t help but think how one day I will be saying I knew these people before they were famous.

We were also introduced to ambassadors, shown around embassies and taken to places normally not accessible to interested young people.

The professionals we met whether in civil service or part of non-government organisations relished the chance to tell us about their experiences, and how they ended up working in countries often very far away from where they were raised.

The conference honestly changed my life, and so significantly I cannot put it into words.

The most important thing however was its reinforcement of what my parents have always said to me when I wanted to attempt something: ‘just get out and have a go, you never know where it might take you’.

I implore anyone to do just that, because the world is so much bigger than Gisborne and when you just have a go you never know where it could take you.

Sean Doherty

Macedon Juniors get mighty mullets to help teammate A group of young men from the Macedon Junior Football Club U17s have been on a fundraising campaign for past teammate Stuart Simpson who was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in September last year.

He has since undergone treatment

but unfortunately suffered unforeseen circumstances resulting in open heart surgery. He has had to learn to walk again and has spent much of this time in hospital.

To raise money for Stuart and his family to go on a family holiday and take a break from his illness, the

boys organised a Mullet Shave Off on Sunday July 29 at Tony Clarke Reserve at which seven Macedon Juniors got the retro look to help their mate. Funds raised via their GoFundMe page exceeded $5500 after the Shave Off. Why mullets? The boys’ GoFundMe page says, “We think [Stuey] is a bloody champion, not only last year

when he was running rings around our opposition in footy, but over the past six months battling his illness. A mighty man indeed. So we are raising money for Stuey by committing to ‘mullet up’.

We know it's the haircut of champions.”

Donations are still being accepted on the GoFundMe page gf.me/u/ j37krd

Will Kennedy with his haircut of champions.

Ben McNicoll and Darragh Collins.

LEFT: Suppor ve teammates (L-R) James Chandler, Tully Fa ore, Ben McNicoll, Oliver Monahan, Darragh Collins, Will Kennedy and Nelson Floreani with Melanie Jorgensen before their shave.

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Upgrades continue on streets in Gisborne The street light at this new pedestrian crossing in Aitken Street, Gisborne, was turned on on Wednesday July 25.

Aitken Street is used by around 12,800 vehicles each day, including 641 heavy vehicles.

The landscaping of the northern roundabout at the Gisborne freeway ramps at Station Road was completed in July. Its design simulates lava flows.

Landscaping of the southern roundabout is now underway.

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FOR THE RECORD • A 76-hectare farm in Willowbank Road, Gisborne owned by the Duggan family has been sold to a Melbourne developer for $61 million. It is anticipated that the developer will seek permission from Council to create up to 600 residential lots at the site.

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• Gisborne’s historic Macedon House, which is subject to a Heritage conservation order, will be auctioned on August 4. • A tree fell across power lines in Brougham Road Mount Macedon in the early hours of July 4 cutting power to 2000 homes.

buildings in McGeorge Road, South Gisborne.

The application says the site would cater for 1 to 7 people daily, 15 on Saturdays, up to 120 one Sunday a month, and up to 200 on significant days in March and April.

• The AFL has been congratulated by local clubs for its commitment to provide $100,000 towards the proposed Macedon Ranges Regional Sports facility at New Gisborne.

• The iconic cherry farm at the corner of Mt Gisborne and Couangalt Roads in South Gisborne is for sale.

• The Buddhist Society of Victoria has lodged an application for a small temple and two associated

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• The NBN is seeking a permit from Council to erect a 45-metre tower to the west of the summit of Mount Gisborne.

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Pop-up soup kitchen for homelessness Cobaw Community Health is hosting a pop-up soup kitchen at the Lions Club kiosk in Mollison Street, Kyneton, on Tuesday August 7 from 12-1pm to raise awareness and understanding of homelessness in the Macedon Ranges.

Research indicates the main causes of homelessness are poverty, unaffordable rent and family violence. Locally there are a limited number of affordable housing

options for people on low incomes, single adults and young people.

This is further strained by the increasing cost and limited availability of rental properties in the area.

Over the past two years, Cobaw’s Housing Support team has received over 500 referrals, with about 25 per cent of referrals being for young people aged 16 to 25 years (the majority young men).

Cobaw CEO Margaret McDon-

ald said, “Most people would be surprised to hear that the 2016 Census found there were 116,000 Australians experiencing homelessness that night. We encourage everyone to come along to our soup kitchen, not only to learn about homelessness in the Macedon Ranges, but to also enjoy a hot cup of soup.”

For details, contact Alex Prado, Housing Support Coordinator 1300 026 229 or admin@cobaw.org.au

Technology and infrastructure grants for kindergartens Noah Downs and Qays Moiz proudly display their medals.

Young stars of Taekwondo Two young members of Gisborne Taekwondo competed at the Victorian Winter Open on July 21 with great success. It was the first major competition for the six-yearolds and Qays Moiz won Gold and Noah Downs Bronze.

They are now getting ready for the Victorian Selections, from which first, second and third go on to represent Victoria at the National Championships in September.

The boys have a big future in Taekwondo if they keep at it.

Glyn Thomas

Gisborne kindergartens shared in $36,800 of grants announced on July 20 as a part of this year’s Children’s Facilities Capital Program minor grants round.

Swinburne Avenue Children's Centre will receive $4,200 to create and beautify the current sandpit area with a small, raised, calming and sensory rock garden situated between the two rooms, and $1500 for a new desktop computer.

Gisborne Kindergarten will receive $9,000 to relocate the current fence to increase outdoor capacity and incorporate a water tank, a vegetable garden and natural play space, and $1500 for a new desktop computer.

Manna Gum Family and Children’s Centre has

Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas visits Swinburne Avenue Children’s Centre to announce grants.

been awarded a grant of $1,500 for advertising screens.

New look to local business

Russell Barker and David Goudge will be happy to help you with any computer enquiries.

The Computer Company has gone through a number of changes over the last 13 years of business. Starting in Brantome Street, we have gone through a number of name changes in the early years (Computer Source, Computer Connect and finally The Computer Company).

As a reader of the Gisborne Gazette, you will be familiar with our orange and blue logo on the front page every month. Well, if you look at the front page

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again, you will see we have a totally new logo.

We were challenged a few months ago to think about what our business represents in terms of core values, and then look at our advertising and logo and try to find out if the logo and advertising support and encourage those core values.

While our original logo looked ok, it did not show our “Can Do” core value.

We pride ourselves in being helpful, and always doing the best for our customers.

Hence, our new logo has some of the old and a bit of new in it, we have kept our orange colour, and changed the entire look to include a prominent ‘tick’ in the form of the letter Y in Company.

Nothing else has changed, still the same business. Russell, David and Shane will be glad to serve you, or visit your home/business to sort out any problems. We are located at Shop 5, 2729 Hamilton Street Gisborne, near the pedestrian crossing.

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Two children’s bicycles have been found outside the Masonic Lodge on Saturday June 23. Ring 0413 781 501 with identification to reclaim them.

Durrol in the 1980s… and (le ) in flames on July 12.

A Gisborne couple had an unpleasant experience last month after returning by train after a day in Melbourne. They found that their car was minus a rear wheel. Unfortunately they had parked on the eastern side of the station beyond the range of the CCTV camera. Police are investigating.

Historic homestead destroyed by fire The third house fire in the district within ten days in July saw ‘Durrol’, one of Mount Macedon’s historic hill stations, almost completely destroyed despite the efforts of crews from five local CFA brigades.

The CFA is reminding residents that they should ensure their smoke alarms are working and that care must be taken with open fires.

Durrol was built in 1901 and the gardens developed under the ownership of Melbourne Stock Exchange chairman William Forster Woods and his wife Clara (daughter of one-time Victorian Premier James Service.)

They were renowned as hosts and delighted guests with the kangaroo, deer, golden pheasants and peacocks they kept on the property.

Durrol was sold to Toorak businessman Stanley Anketell Allen in 1919 and his daughter, 96-year-old Karin Mackinnon, still owns the property. Mrs Mackinnon was saved from the fire by her carer.

A section of the gardens were laid out in 1925 by noted garden designer Edna Walling. The gardens, largely undamaged by the fire, are of national significance.

Water prices to remain steady for next two years Western Water customers will see bills increase by inflation only for the next two years following the Essential Services Commission’s final decision on Western Water’s 2018 price submission.

From July 1, the impact of inflation on Western Water’s typical owner/occupier customer bill will be around $19 a year. For the typical tenant, the inflation impact will be less than $5 over the year.

“Annual bills for Western Water’s customers remain among the lowest in Victoria,” said Mr Brennan, “and they

represent great value for money. For less than $3 a day, customers receive a guaranteed, quality water supply and safe sewerage disposal and treatment.”

Western Water’s customers will benefit in other ways also from the two year plan including improved service standards, enhanced e-billing, increasing SMS advice for supply interruptions, more community and environmental activities, and expanded programs to support customers in hardship.

For more information on Western Water’s prices, service standards or how to get involved in planning for the future, visit westernwater.com.au.

Nicole Harman.

Congratulations to Nicole Harman, raised in Macedon, on being a finalist in the Regional Professional of the Year category at the inaugural Young Leaders in Finance Awards held in Sydney in June. Nicole is a mortgage broker at Mortgage Choice Bendigo and Macedon Ranges.

Local dining options continue to develop with the Flaming Chicken shop converted to a 1950s-themed chicken and burger shop in July, Duck and I closing to make way for a Vietnamese restaurant, and Charlie’s restaurant in Gisborne Shopping Village Centre under renovation for a rumoured upmarket new restaurant.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE Mt Macedon CFA holds open day Extra activities to celebrate Family History Month August is Family History Month, a great time to start looking for those elusive ancestors. There are lots of family history activities happening throughout Australia – check online to see if there’s something you would like to attend.

The Gisborne Genealogical Group (GGG) will be holding a fullday Seminar on Saturday August 25, commencing at 9:30am. We are thrilled to have two special guest speakers – Joan Hunt and Susie Zada, both well-known and very experienced genealogists - coming to the GGG. They will be talking about Victorian Land Records, a topic that is quite complex. The seminar will be held in the Macedon Ranges rooms next to the Library building.

For further details and to book, contact Tricia on 5424 1267.

Members please note that the seminar will replace our usual monthly Thursday Night meeting.

As an extra activity during Family History Month, our room will be open each afternoon from Monday August 20 to Friday August 24 (1pm – 4pm), with volunteers available to help you.

On Saturday October 13 we will be following up the seminar with a visit to the Land Record Office at Laverton where Joan and Susie will again join us. Both are dates to put in your diary.

Happy researching in August.

Lyn Hall

Grant to lead Gisborne Freemasons

Grant Anderson and his wife Mandy.

The Gisborne Masonic Lodge recently conducted its changeover when Grant Anderson was installed as its 97th Master for year 2018-19.

Grant, a builder, runs a commercial construction company which constructs projects in and around Melbourne, Geelong and Bendigo and employs staff from the local community.

Grant was born and raised in Gisborne to parents Neville and Joan Anderson. He and his wife Mandy have three children, Jazmine, Kyle and Kade, and they are the fourth generation of his

The annual 3S Luncheon was a huge success with 100 in attendance. Excellent entertainment was provided by local vocalist Maria Cooney-Powell combined with a comedy duo performance with Graeme Millar which provided lots of laughter.

Susan Rafferty, a volunteer puppy carer with Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs accompanied by “Lexi”, spoke of her experiences with caring for pups at eight weeks of age up until 12-14 months old. They are generally Labradors or Golden Retrievers.

Over the 12 months a pup is exposed to a variety of situations. Susan takes Lexi with her wherever she goes, so Lexi is taught to sit quietly under or by her chair, go shopping and negotiate trams, trains and buses, and how to handle crowds and noisy areas. She is also taught the basics of house manners to sit, stay etc. At the end of 12 months she will then proceed to more formal training and be matched with a client. Susan also spoke about her last puppy who graduated and is a working dog living in Gisborne. Anyone interested

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Grant joined the Gisborne Masonic Lodge in 2012 and has developed strong friendships during this time. He went on to say, “Freemasonry has been around for over 300 years and has a long and interesting history.

It is an organisation where everyone is treated equally and they share the principles of tolerance, equality, charity and honesty.”

If you would like more information about Freemasonry, please contact Grant on 0418 539 910.

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Jim Luscombe, who works for Vision Australia and is vision impaired, conveyed his appreciation of Susan's work and the activities of the Gisborne Auxiliary.

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Nixon donates to Legacy To recognise a fantastic inspirational speech at their recent client seminar by young serving Army officer Major Nick Munday, Bob Nixon presented a cheque for $1,500 to the local Legacy chapter.

Pictured is Bob Nixon proudly presenting the cheque to Brian Moritz, local Legacy secretary.

The new steel frames.

Happy gardeners: Mary Shepheard, Todd Brown, John Randles, Helen Bonnage, Jude Walker, Joe Turnball and Malcolm Lobb with Banjo the wonder dog.

Garden for our community on Wednesdays

Each Wednesday morning, a hardy bunch of souls gather and work together in the New Gisborne Community Garden. Established four years ago with grants from Western Water and Macedon Ranges Shire Coun-

cil and supported by the Gisborne Church of Christ, the garden has expanded from its initial set of garden beds to encompass extensive in- and above-ground beds, fruits trees and a herb garden.

Embracing natural, organic and holistic gardening principles, the produce is increasingly popular in our community. Last year the excess from the garlic crop was sold to a local restaurant with orders for more, so there are now dedicated garlic beds for this purpose.

Large quantities of fresh fruit and vegetables are turned into meals for needy families by our dedicated voluntary kitchen staff.

The Gardening Team has recently received eight

steel frames from Careworks in Sunbury, and through joint understanding and commitment, have further expanded capacity for production and distribution to people in need.

But all this takes work! Wednesdays are busy mornings with lots of laughter, camaraderie and heave-ho, culminating in coffee and shared stories and planning at the end of the session.

You are invited to join in the fun each week, starting at 10am, at the New Gisborne Community Garden, Saunders Rd, New Gisborne.

If you have any questions, please call John Randles on 0417 546 462.

Lions changeover dinner a success On July 18, the District Governor V1-4 Lion Murray Baud and Zone Chairman Alan McGaughey and his wife Linda attended a Changeover Dinner meeting of the Gisborne and District Lions Club.

The District Governor installed the Lions Club's Office Bearers for 2018/19 including new President Russell Walker, Vice President Ross Sapwell, Treasurer Phil Hardy, Secretary Robert Zammit, 2nd Vice Presi-

dent Matt Stewart and 3rd Vice President Helena Cyrulo.

At the meeting, Doug and Lesley Cole were inducted as new members by Alan McGaughey, and club members look forward to their ongoing contribution to the activities of Lions.

Further, at the meeting, cheques were presented for the Gisborne Secondary College Chaplain Fund and the

KidzFlip Youth Scholarship Program.

The District Governor stated that he was impressed with the broad range of activities undertaken and causes supported by the Lions Club over the past 12 months and the activities planned for 2018/19.

If you are interested in learning more about Lions or wish to attend one of our meetings please contact Russell Walker OAM, President, on 0419 318 615.

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New member Doug Cole, sponsor Helena Cyrulo, new member Lesley Cole and Zone Chairman Alan McGaughey.

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(Le ): Macedon CWA Members at Williamstown Town Hall in June.

Macedon CWA attends state conference In early June, eight members attended our annual state conference held in Williamstown Town Hall. The most discussed issue was the upcoming Associated Country Women of the World Annual Conference, to be held in Melbourne in April 2019. We were urged to raise funds to enable representatives of Pacific Islands ACWW to attend this event. We also heard from Crohn’s and Colitis Australia, whom we supported in 2017-18, and social issues relating to elder abuse.

We are now starting to prepare for the Kyneton Daffodil Festival to be held on September 7 and 8. Members from our region will be busy baking and jam making, knitting and other hand craft, potting plants and organising to serve lunch to the public to raise funds for the diverse groups we support. We always have an enjoyable time meeting festival goers, and anyone interested in CWA can contact Lorraine on 5426 2054, or me on 5426 2298.

Jenny Strang

Gisborne ladies off on bargain binge There were quite a few apologies at our last meeting with some of our members enjoying warmer climates.

Thank you to Helen Hallett for looking after our sock donations which are still coming in. Five shopping bags have already been delivered to St Vincent de Paul in Sunbury who will hand them on to the needy through a soup kitchen in Box Hill.

Fay is organising an op shop crawl on Friday August 24, visiting Riddells Creek, Romsey, Lancefield and Woodend. Morning tea and lunch will be slotted in somewhere and I'm sure a few bargains will be found.

We are looking forward to hear-

ing Eddie Gardiner OAM speak on the early history of Gisborne at our next meeting on August 13. We will be welcoming other branch members for our Association Day and asking everyone to dress in their "Sunday Best" – maybe even 1928-themed – as we will also be celebrating CWA Victoria’s 90th birthday with a special cake. Cost is $12 for lunch after our meeting which starts at 10am at Gisborne Secondary College.

Coffee, craft and chat is on Monday August 20, 10am at the same venue, where anyone can come along for a cuppa and find out what CWA is all about.

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It's cold so opt for soup We tend to feel hungrier the colder it gets. True hunger is a rare experience for most of us. What people typically experience, feelings of desire for particular foods or a need to feel full, scientists call ‘satiety’.

The key to feeling full could be as simple as a bowl of soup.

Research published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that smooth soup over chunky soup or a solid meal had the highest rating for satiety. This is due to smooth soup having the highest effect on blood glucose levels because of the small particle nature of the food contained in the

soup which makes it easier to absorb. This leads to the faster release of nutrient sensing hormones that help turn off appetite.

So grab a bowl of healthy and hearty soup to help suppress that ravenous appetite.

At Gisborne TOWN (Take Off Weight Naturally) we will help you establish healthy food choices in a supportive and encouraging environment. We meet every Monday at 6pm at the Gisborne Bowls club. Want to know more contact Kathy on 5428 1334 or Dianne on 5428 3088.

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Gisborne Friends of Red Cross The July meeting of Gisborne Friends of Red Cross was very well attended and I would like to thank the members who were able to be present.

It proved to be a very informative session and everyone was very impressed with the information that Marion Coulson passed on about the trauma teddies.

These cuddly little knitted bears have given much comfort to many children and at times also some adults during stressful times. Some of the members took away patterns which Marion had for distribution and I hope we shall see some teddies appear at the meetings in the future.

Marion also spoke about the cor-

porate firms that are taking in different ways either by knitting, sewing and filling. On behalf of the members, I thank Marion for her informative talk.

At the next meeting Joan Beever will be present to show the tote bags which she has been making for a number of years. These are available for sale and could become an alternative for shopping now that the plastic bags are fast disappearing from the supermarkets.

A reminder that the September meeting is a Blumes showing of their spring fashions.

The next meeting is on August 3 commencing at 1:30pm in the Gisborne Community Room.

My apology that I will not be in attendance.

Pat Beasley, 5427 3242

New term begins for U3A Macedon Ranges U3A’s (University of the Third Age) latest term began on July 16. We meet at the council Learning Centre at 10:30am each Monday.

Our morning sessions include guest speakers on topics of local, historic and international interest or occasionally a DVD on a historic or geographic subject,

followed by lunch (BYO) and a short afternoon session discussing matters of general and national interest.

We also arrange excursions to places of local interest.

New members are very welcome and there is no charge for first or second timers.

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SES invites more recruits

SES volunteers carrying out a training rescue.

Are you able to don orange and serve our community?

Gisborne SES is hosting our annual recruitment night on August 13.

We are targeting people from all walks of life in and around the Macedon Ranges, especially people who are available during daytime hours, people who may hold a current truck licence and people interested in serving their community in a volunteer capacity.

Macedon Senior Citz seeking new members Come and join us at Macedon Senior Citizens Club for lunch, fun, good conversation, bus trips, cruises etc.

We are looking for new members to join our friendly group. If you are If you are interested, please call Robin Bishop (President) on 0409 610 458.

The cost is $10 which includes a two course home cooked lunch and tea or coffee. We meet for lunch every Tuesday at Tony Clarke Reserve, Waterfalls Road in Macedon.

There is something for everyone at Gisborne SES and we encourage people to attend our recruitment information night scheduled for August 13 at 7:30pm The venue will be Gisborne SES, 33 Robertson Street (next to the CFA Station).

For more information, call 5428 3037 daytime or email gisborneses @ses.vic.gov.au.

Di Dale

Art Trail brochure released The 2018/19 Macedon Ranges Art Trail brochure is now available for your visual reading pleasure! The brochure profiles our 38 Macedon Ranges Art Trailees and provides details about our three exhibitions over the next 12 months including the first event in conjunction with the Mt Macedon & District Horticultural Society's Garden Lovers’ Fair in October.

Brochures are available locally from the GREAT centre, Gisborne library or The Gallery Mt Macedon.

For more details or to organise small private tours of studios and galleries, contact Nadine Hartnett on 0439 399 838 or email nhartnet@bigpond.net.au.

Nadine Hartne

Probus welcome Seeker to monthly meeting During July, Gisborne Probus members were treated to a number of outings and a special guest speaker.

Members enjoyed The Wizard of Oz musical immensely, with special effects adding new magic to the show. With a bus to and from the theatre door, a theatre trip is always an excellent day out.

The guest speaker for the July meeting was Athol Guy, who gave us an entertaining insight into ‘The Seekers Story’. Athol’s talk was accompanied by a

film that chronicled the phenomenal success of The Seekers - from a working holiday on a cruise ship bound for England in 1964 to their amazing worldwide success with hits such as "Morning Town Ride", "The Carnival is Over" and "Georgie Girl". It was a wonderful trip down memory lane and we thank Athol Guy and Rod Hulls for their visit.

To top off the month we enjoyed Xmas In July at Galli Restaurant. After a visit to the Melton Botanic Garden,

members took the opportunity to socialise and enjoy a good meal at Galli.

Next month our guest speakers Kim, Michael and Gary will talk about The Men’s Shed. A trip to a eucalyptus distillery at Inglewood is also planned for August.

There are currently a small number of vacancies in Gisborne Probus.

If you would like to find out more about the club or attend a meeting as a guest, call our president, Rod Willard, on 5428 8710 for further information.

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Blues star Buddy Knox coming to Macedon Buddy plays funky Blues with lightning speed licks and promises his show will “smoke ya boots”. He has notched his Blues belt with some of the biggest music festivals in Australia, and has been described as Australia’s own BB King.

During his next Melbourne visit Malcolm and Stefanie at the Macedon Railway Hotel have enticed him up the highway. The date is Saturday August 18 and the time is 8pm, don’t miss it!

Buddy Knox first picked up a guitar at just ten years of age. His big ambition was to “play like Chuck Berry”.

Bluestone, bullies, ballads Thomas Currie is a 19-yearold performer. His show, The Curtain Rises, will play for one night only on August 18 at the Bluestone Theatre, Kyneton. The proceeds of the show will support the charity Bully Zero, Australia’s leading charitable organisation to tackle bullying in our schools.

The show features music from the Jazz and Golden Age of musical theatre, showcasing the voice of Thomas and pianist Geoffrey Scarlett.

Thomas’s love of the performing arts developed at a young age and after attending a study tour with a small group of acting students to New York in 2016, his career path was determined.

Tickets are $23.50 full price and $17.50 for concession. Tickets can be purchased at www. thomascurrie.com.au.

Despite the challenge of practising on an old worn guitar, which was missing a string, Buddy's goal to play persisted with his natural talent flourishing. Music and playing guitar became Buddy’s lifelong dedication.

Buddy was crowned the Blues Male Vocal of the Year at the 2012 Australian Blues Music Chain Awards, Sydney Blues Society Performer of the Year in 2011 and 2017, and was a finalist in Aboriginal DEADLYS Male Artist of the Year twice. This swag of musical awards is well deserved for the authentic Blues man.

There will be no cover charge for the event.

Art Nouveau: Art and Design 1900 Please join guest lecturer, Ann Anderson at the Kyneton Town Hall on Thursday August 16 for a talk on celebrated designers working in France and Belgium (Alphonse Mucha, René Lalique, Hector Guimard, Victor Horta and Emile Gallé) in 1900 when Art Nouveau was at its pinnacle.

Art Nouveau was aimed at modernising design, seeking to escape the eclectic historical styles that had previously been popular. Curving undulating forms were used to create figurines, furniture, ceramics, glass and jewellery, as well as covering entire buildings.

Artists drew inspiration from both organic and geometric forms, evolving elegant designs that united flowing, natural forms resembling the stems and blossoms of plants.

Ann Anderson graduated in Art History and Archaeology from Leicester University in 1978 and worked as an archaeologist for eight years, being elected to the Society of Antiquaries in 1997. Anne is currently a course director in the V&A Learning Academy delivering courses on the Arts and Craft and 20th century design.

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ABOVE: Gisborne artist Joanne Mott (left) at the launch of her permanent installation Lunaris at Clunes on June 23. The speaker (right) officially opening the project is the executive director of the National Association of Visual Arts, Esther Anatolitis, who flew from Sydney for the launch.

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Local’s art takes you to moon and back Gisborne artist Joanne Mott launched her installation Lunaris at Clunes on June 23.

With the aid of an app that can

be downloaded at the site, visions of NASA’s images of the moon’s surface can be seen on your mobile phone or

tablet as you aim your device’s camera at the black patterns imbedded in the concrete.

What’s on at Kyneton Town Hall in August From the classical to popular, and even world-famous opera, Council presents a program of live music that transcends boundaries during August.

Four Hands at the Piano Experience is an evening of musical adventure as ARIA award-winning pianist TamaraAnne Cislowska teams up with globally renowned composer Elena Kats-Chernin to present much-loved works in a new light.

On Friday August 3 from 7:30pm, the duo will perform with four hands at the piano, improvising live and offering audiences a thrilling voyage into the world of collaboration.

Tickets are $45 adults, $42 seniors and $40 concession.

On Friday August 24 at 11:30am, the life and music of one of opera’s biggest voices, Luciano Pavarotti, will be unleashed in the musical biography Pavarotti: King of the High C’s.

Opera star David Rogers-Smith stars as the late, great Pavarotti in the show and weaves together stories, anecdotes, exquisite arias and popular songs into an extraordinary tribute for an extraordinary man.

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Author talk on in August Rick Morton is an award winning journalist and social affairs writer for The Australian. One Hundred Years of Dirt is Rick’s memoir. It’s a story of social mobility, class in Australia, childhood trauma, homophobia, mental illness and drug addiction.

Rick grew up on a cattle station in outback Queensland, and after his brother suffered a horrific accident, his family began to break down. He witnessed his father’s descent into alcoholism, the divorce that followed, and the homophobia that pervaded his rural community as he struggled with his own sexuality.

Rick went on to be raised by his hardworking single mother, and after his brother’s battle with drug addiction and imprisonment, he found journalism as an escape. He went on to land a cadetship and is now well-known for being an openly gay progressive journalist at one of Australia’s most conservative mastheads.

As part of a national tour, Rick will have an extract in The Weekend Australian, be a guest on ABC TV’s Matter of Fact with Stan Grant and ABC Radio’s Conversations with Richard Fidler.

Goldfields Libraries are excited to announce that during his tour, Rick will be stopping by Gisborne library in August to speak about the writing and influences for this wonderful memoir. See Rick on August 21 at the Gisborne Library from 2-3pm. Bookings are essential and can be made at www.goldfieldslibraries.com

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The cast of A Speed Date with Death, from left: Bernadette Tonna, Simon Birdsall, Ingrid Gang, Christopher Milne (Pkaywright and Director) and Tanya Rich. Not pictured: Peter Bevin.

15th Annual One Act Play Festival REVIEW: On the weekend of July 7 and 8, the Mount Players held their 15th annual One Act Play Festival.

Twelve shows from nine theatre companies entertained, surprised, amused, educated and moved our audiences across four sessions. Our adjudicator, Phillip Mayer, summarised his critique at the end of each session.

It may have been cold and raining outside, but the hospitality is always warm inside the Mountview Theatre.

Canteen and bar were open for hot lunches and a glass of red. In summary, a great weekend was had by all. The Mount Players’ own play, A Speed Date with Death earned nominations for Best Production, Best Ensemble and Best Supporting Female – Bernadette Tonna.

We also won Best Director – Christopher Milne and Best Supporting Male – Simon Birdsall. A big congratulations to all our winners and nominees.

We would like to thank all participating companies, our adjudicator and his assistant, our wonderful audience and our supportive sponsors for making this event possible.

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Now into our third winter month, members of the Macedon Ranges Photographic Society (MRPS) have been capturing mystical, foggy mornings, colourful local sunsets and snow. Top Hint: camera batteries drain faster in cold weather, so keep your spares warm. Pockets where they get body heat are ideal!

July’s club meeting was action packed with great panorama prints up for discussion and members speaking about their favourite lens. “Lens of the night” was one member’s bird watching lens which on-camera stood nearly two feet tall end to end!

Our regular training and technical night sessions included Audio-Visual production, High Dynamic Range shooting and processing, plus an engaging talk on aerial photography with Tom Putt.

Doug’s Saturday walkabouts in July included a pleasant visit to Paramoor Wines plus a wander around Malmsbury.

Come join our August club meeting in Riddell on Tuesday August 7 and enjoy

Will Tainsh using his long bird watching lens. a friendly, informative evening. We will have our Annual General Meeting then a review of the “Classic Vehicle” entries by external judge Mario Mirable.

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Watercolour chronicle of our area on show The Gallery Mt Macedon's Art to Wear Exhibition closes on August 6.

The next show is

by Elizabeth Darling, opening August 7.

Elizabeth has been travelling around the Macedon Ranges District for over 50 years with a sketch pad and pen in her pocket, recording places, events and people of interest.

These sketches have subsequently been worked up in her studio, just out of the Kyneton township, into watercolour paintings which are more in the way of narratives about local activities than accurate records.

Some of her works on display this August as guest in the Macedon Ranges Gallery are new and some are from earlier times. Some of the paintings are commentaries on attitudes among

clad in the more liberating Spider girl costume?

Why on a beautiful Spring day is the park bench used by people concentrating on their mobile screens rather than enjoying the sunshine?

Elizabeth has included some observations about the difficulties of ageing and the difficulties in buying articles made in Australia .

A painting in the show.

Her earlier works are held in private collections, schools, members of our community, libraries and National and rather than depictions of a International collections. This place or a special event.

August she offers some of the As well as attempting to best of her current and earlier Elizabeth Darling. create paintings of pleasing works for the pleasure of form, with a balance of colour visitors to The Gallery Mt Macedon. Meet and line, Elizabeth has asked the viewer the artist on Saturday 11 August at 2pm. to consider some questions: Why do For more information visit www. so many little girls wear fairy dress for thegallerymtmacedon.com.au everyday activities? Why are so few Colleen Weste

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Gisborne Carols by Candlelight This year Carols by Candlelight will be held on Sunday December 9 at Dixon Field at 7pm, with pre-entertainment at 6pm.

Start thinking about who you would like to nominate for the Local Hero Award for service to our community over many years.

Please mark the date in your diary.

Thank you.

Bronwyn Tacey, Carols by Candlelight Committee

Ron Weste captured this Masked Lapwing, commonly known as a plover, in graceful flight. Also known as Masked Plover or Spurwinged Plover, they can become very aggressive at nesting time. Spurs protrude from the leading edge of their wings and need to be avoided.

Choristers on stage at Sydney Opera House Five choristers from the Gisborne Singers enjoyed the thrill of a lifetime in singing at the Sydney Opera House over the Queen’s Birthday weekend in June. This was in answer to the call from CHORUS OZ to all choristers throughout Australia to attend this event.

We sang in a choir of 600. As a bass I normally sing with seven others in the Gisborne Singers but here were 120 basses, 110 tenors and the rest split between sopranos and altos (600 voices all singing the right note!)

Under the expert direction of Brett Weymark of Sydney Philharmonia Choirs we sang Saul, a vibrant oratorio

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We all agreed it was a very special experience and one we would never forget.

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“New Chum” Richie receives his White Scarf from outgoing Akela Alan West.

Art Group's program popular

Guides head indoors

Woodend Art Group's winter program of diverse workshops has been very successful although the classes by Neil Gude and Ben Winspear have been cancelled due to low numbers.

The Clay Sculpting workshop by Sam Varian is sold out and there are only a couple of spots left in Christina Kent’s Felting workshop on Saturday August 25. Ring Marg on 0409 193 369 to book now.

It’s very gratifying to see an increase in attendance by non-members (near and far – bless that train!). This reinforces our Mission to “stimulate the interest of the community in the arts and crafts”.

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Gisborne Girl Guides have spent the cooler nights indoors completing their sewing project which is a BP kit.

They learnt how to sew seams together and how to sew on badges.

They have also enjoyed dramatic scenarios and physical games to support development of teamwork.

The girls were presented with their Scissors and Nature badges.

Several members attended a group session with Lancefield and Woodend units which included cooking, code cracking and campfire singing.

This month we will be holding elections for Patrol leaders and will challenge the girls to consider the skills and attitudes required of a good leader.

A camp is being planned for term four at which the girls will learn skills such as cooking on a fire and putting up tents.

Gisborne Girl Guides meet on Thursdays between 5pm and 6:30pm.

We have vacancies for girls 8 or older who would like to come and try Guides.

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Top awards for local Scouts Five Scouts at 1st Gisborne Scout Group have made history - simultaneously earning their Australian Scout Medallion, the peak award in the Scout Section (aged 11-14).

Georgia Langenberg, Harrison Hughes, Lincoln Roberts, Alison Stockdale, and Dylan Visscher had their local presentation on Thursday July 26 and will receive their medallions at the State medal presentation in November.

Chief Commissioner of Scouts Victoria, Brendan Watson, praised the five Scouts on having the sustained self-discipline and personal organisation needed to achieve the Australian Scout Medallion.

Each of the Scouts chose their own pathway, challenges and badgework to complete their Australian Scout Medallion. Each has many highlights they will remember.

Harrison Hughes: “We had to wade across a creek

just before it meets the sea at Wilson’s Promontory as the tide was coming in - the water was waist high and increasing!”

Georgia Langenberg: “My favourite memory is leading a bike hike from Beechworth to Bright along the rail trail, overnighting at the Scout hall in Myrtleford and Bright.”

Lincoln Roberts: “We had to climb around a crevasse in the rock plateau on the Great Ocean Walk while waves were crashing under us.”

Alison Stockdale: “The two memories that stand out are trying skiing, and hiking from Safety Beach to Sorrento. We then took the ferry to Queenscliff. I enjoyed the hike, the beach, the swimming, the ferry, the cooking and the laughter!”

Dylan Visscher: “My highlights include making it up the huge hill from Myrtleford to Beechworth on the rail trail on our bikes and then getting to ride down the hill to Wangaratta the next day.”

Medal recipients Alison Stockdale, Dylan Visscher, Lincoln Roberts, Georgia Langenberg and Harrison Hughes.

Climbing the go at 1st Gisborne

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Scouts from the Mitchell troop finished off the term with a trip to Hard Rock Climbing in Melbourne.

As well as a great social night, the older Scouts had one last opportunity to show off their climbing skills before saying farewell to their troop. It was also a chance to welcome new Scout, Aidan Hunter, who was invested at Hard Rock.

During the school holidays one Venturer and four leaders took the opportunity to travel to Gilwell Scout Park to become qualified on the artificial climbing wall. Although they got a little wet in the rain, they had a great day, and as a result, will create more opportunities for scouts of all ages in Gisborne to practise their climbing skills.

Scouts from Ross Watt Troop recently visited the Gisborne CFA. Scouts focused on fire safety for

There is much change at New Gisborne Scout Group. Four “New Chums” received their white scarves and will be invested into the Cub Scout Pack later this term. Two former Joeys were invested into the Cub Pack and eight Cub Scouts are working on their “Link Badge” to go up to Scouts this term or next.

Scouts are busy preparing for our Father’s Day Camp and our Mt Baw Baw Snow Camp. And of course there’s the Australian Jamboree in Tailem Bend next January. Our Troop is sending two leaders and nine Scouts.

In our Cub Scout Pack we have a new “Akela” as Cathy tries out as leader of the Pack. Ahead we have an activities day on Mount Macedon and a leadership camp at TreeTops.

Joeys will be visiting the Bendigo Discovery Centre on August 11.

Our Scouts (ages 11-15) meet on Tuesdays 6-8pm. Our Cub Scouts (ages 7-10) meet on Wednesdays 6:30-8pm at the Gisborne Church of Christ, Saunders Road, New Gisborne.

Contact Group Leader John Frearson (“Skipper”) 0450 922 787, or email johnfrearson@ mac.com, for more information.

the evening, with CFA members demonstrating the use of fire blankets and giving a tour of the station and vehicles.

A great turn out by the scouts with nearly all members of the troop attending.

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No end to dedication: Scout leaders hone their climbing skills in the rain.

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View from the stalls August exhibition in the GREAT Centre

Don Rickson 'The Fuchsia Man'

Don Rickson ‘The Fuchsia Man’.

Don Rickson has been coming to the Gisborne Olde Time market now for a couple of years. You can’t miss his amazing bright purple top hat.

Don and his wife Faye come all the way up from Werribee and this is the only market at which they sell. Don’s passion and hobby is fuchsias.

A keen gardener, Don bought a book on fuchsias one day and found them easy to grow, so that is how it all started.

He grows over 100 varieties including standards, bush, basket varieties and trailers.

Four of his secrets for great fuchsias: cut them back in winter, lightly prune in summer, use a good quality potting mix and feed with a slow release granular fertiliser and cow manure.

For vivid plants in flower in all shapes and sizes and more tips, talk with Don ‘The Fuchsia man’ in his purple top hat at his stand.

Don will be returning to the market in September.

Bindi-Lee Byrne is excited to be exhibiting at the GREAT Office for the month of August, and to be a new member of the Macedon Ranges Art Trail.

She studied Art as a Secondary Senior subject and is a past member of the Sunbury Art Society.

After a lengthy hiatus, while raising a family, Bindi has returned to her creative interest. Over the past year she has undertaken tuition in Shay Downer's Portraiture classes, and is keen to expand to other mediums also.

LEFT: Bindi-Lee Byrne.

The GREAT Association donated a Skype system to Gisbone Oaks in July.

See story on page 24.

Fire brigade says 'thanks'

TRAIN RIDES

Owing to maintenance needing to be carried out, train rides will not run Sunday 5 August.

Rides will commence again on Sunday 2 September Gisborne Steam Park Webb Crescent NEW GISBORNE enter off Sta on Road near the freeway exit from Bendigo

The Hesket-Kerrie Fire Brigade would like to acknowledge the assistance of the GREAT Association in providing us with a community stall at the Gisborne Market on three occasions each year.

The funds we raise are invaluable to the brigade as we strive to continually improve our service delivery to the communities of Hesket, Kerrie and Cherokee, as well as supporting our neighbouring brigades. The funds raised from the Gisborne Market have been used to purchase and upgrade essential safety equipment for our members, where this equipment is not supplied by the CFA. As our response area contains no township as such, but contains two schools, our fundraising options are very limited. These are largely restricted to car parking and traffic management duties for the occasional events at Hanging Rock supporting Newham brigade and at the Gisborne Olde Time Market.

1st Gisborne Scouts were raising money to go to the 2019 Jamboree with a raffle at the July 1 market.

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Last year’s Suicide Prevention Walk in Woodend.

Brian encouraging walkers on the Castlemaine Diggings Trail.

Gisborne bushwalkers stay loyal Sometimes Gisborne Bushwalking Club members move away from the Macedon Ranges for family or business reasons. However, many remain as members of the club and travel to join in club events.

We have Brian and Jackie who now live in Maryborough and never miss our Christmas walk and luncheon. Then there are Hendy and Gerard who now live in Wandin North and lead walks for our club in the Dandenong Ranges.

Brian and Heidi, who recently

moved to Bendigo, remain club members and led 16 walkers along the Castlemaine Diggings Trail in July. This popular walk starts at Chewton and follows historic water race lines that connect to the amazing stonework remains of the Garfield Water Wheel and lead you past remnants of the quaint village built by Welsh miners during the gold rush period.

Brian and Heidi are long-time club members and still contribute to the running of club events. This is the second walk they have arranged

since moving to Bendigo and retains the diversity and expertise that is a feature of the club.

Coming up soon, the club has a circuit walk around the Hesket side of Mt Macedon starting with mulled wine to warm the walkers before the morning start on the hill-side.

If these activities sound interesting to you or you would like further information, contact president Pierre Muehlheim (5428 3490) or vice president Peter Bishop (5427 0888), or go to our website www.gisbornebwc.org.au Peter Bishop

FRIENDS OF WYRALLA RESERVE INC Thank you to the contributors who provided information about bird observation and bird attracting plants. The Master Plan will eventually be enhanced with plantings that will attract birds. If you have any information about wildlife on or in the vicinity of the Wyralla Reserve, we would love to hear from you.

A meeting with Macedon Ranges Shire Council is about to take place which should result in the Wyralla Reserve Master Plan being finalised. Once this happens, the wheels can turn and the plan can start to be rolled out for the community.

It will be a staged development.

Hopefully, the next Macedon

Ranges Shire Council budget will start to fund this rollout.

The Annual General Meeting for Friends of Wyralla Reserve Inc will be held in early September. All are welcome to join.

Membership is barely the price of a cup of coffee. Enquiries to wyrallareserve@gmail.com Ian Turner

Community Walk to remember The Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group (MRSPAG) is inviting our community to its fifth annual Suicide Prevention Walk.

This event will be held at the Woodend Children’s Park, 13 Nicholson Street, Woodend on Sunday September 9 at 9:30am.

You can register on the day of the event or via the MRSPAG website if you wish to have the name of a loved one or friend that you have lost to suicide read out.

The walk is an opportunity to come together in remembering those lost to suicide, those bereaved by suicide and those among us who are struggling. The walk aims to bring our community together because suicide is everyone’s business and we need to be talking about it in order to prevent it.

Highlighting the importance of raising awareness for suicide prevention, the walk takes place every year as it coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day in September.

Entertainment, food and information bags will be handed out after the walk takes place.

For further information please contact suicidepreventionwalk@mrspag.com.au or to register online please go to www.macedonrangesspag.com.au

WINTER WATER TIP

Avoid a frozen water meter this winter If a frost is predicted, protect your meter by covering it with a container or blanket to keep the warm air in and the cold air out.

That way, you’ll be sure to have water in the morning.

To find out more watch our video at WesternWater.com.au/frost Gisborne Gazette August 2018

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FOR THE GREEN THUMBS DOWN TO EARTH With Rosemary Davies

In the flower and ornamental garden One of the top garden plants for winter/spring perfume is the daphne.

Most keen gardeners had a relative who had one.

The old fashioned Daphne odora has star-shaped white, or pink and white, strongly perfumed flowers. This species of daphne thrived in a cool position protected from hot dry conditions.

Recent hybrids in the ‘Eternal Fragrance’ group are quite the opposite. They love good drainage but also an open sunny position.

The flowers are tiny, but the scent is powerful.

Hellebores, known as winter or Lenten roses, are a fantastic hardy perennials for early spring. They will flower for months.

For success, the drainage must be good, the soil mulched with quality compost annually and mulch heavily for summer.

The flowers can be white through pink, cream, crimson, red, almost black, green and vivid golden yellow with all sorts of combinations.

Dwarf forms of daffodils, crocus, hyacinth, cyclamen and polyanthus are my favourites for decorative pots now.

In the fruit and vegetable garden Finish pruning deciduous fruiting tree and shrub varieties.

Plant out new deciduous trees and berry plants now before the warmer weather. Be sure to water them in very thoroughly.

Check the supporting stakes on roses and other plants which may need the tension adjusting or repairing before spring. Incorrect or tight staking can permanently damage trunks.

In the native garden There are plenty of indigenous native plants to choose from that can be planted in the garden over the next few months. These will give you weeks of late winter and early spring flowers to attract birds and insects.

Hardenbergia violacea grows wild in the bushland. It is a climbing or trailing plant for pergolas and steep banks.

The clusters of vivid purple pea-shaped flowers are prolific in spring.

For a red flowering, creeping groundcover again with pea-shaped flowers, plant the running postman Kennedia prostrata.

Honey and nectar feeding birds love the spiny leafed Hakea decurrens and the bright red and gold of Grevillea alpina.

Goodenia ovata is a hardy shrub with golden flowers and Alocasuarina littoralis the she oak makes a soft whispering sound when the wind blows through the branches.

Take the family out for a walk or bike ride to discover these beauties in our bushland.

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It has been customary for several years now for the club to hold the July meeting indoors and, as has been the case on previous occasions, this took the form of a light soup and sandwich lunch followed by a presentation from a guest speaker.

Our speaker was Attila Kapitany, a recognised succulent plant enthusiast and grower whose 0.4-hectare garden at Narre Warren has previously been open

to the public.

Arriving laden with multiple trays displaying every possible variety and cultivar of succulent, Attila and wife Michele soon had the interest and attention of the fifty members present, eager to purchase from the selection.

In his presentation Atilla constantly affirmed the effectiveness of succulents for waterwise low maintenance gardening, either as a species on their own, or, included with plants of similar needs such as flaxes, grasses and appropriate Australian

native plants. Many examples of how this could be achieved were displayed in numerous camera shots both from his own and visited gardens.

At the conclusion both he and Michele were on hand to answer queries and offer advice to those keen to experiment with some of the ideas expressed.

The Garden Club meets on the second Wednesday of the month, generally between 1pm and 3pm at various venues. For further information please call Denise Hall on 0409 691 525.

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NEWS FROM THE COUNCIL Connect and celebrate women in business From the wildlife camera at night: Is this a possum? Let us know what you think.

Daly Nature Reserve News Daly Nature Reserve's annual general meeting was held on Saturday July 21 and, in a nutshell, the committee was reelected. Our president indicated good progress in our projects during the past financial year which included working with 1st Gisborne Scouts on their native plants garden, which will be completed in spring.

Our guest speaker, Brad Blake from ProCon Pest and Wildlife Management, was entertaining and helpful in his advice. We had on view still photos and a slideshow of film taken on wildlife cameras which had been set up in the Reserve, with the help of a grant from Macedon Ranges Shire Council. The film showed plenty of activity of kangaroos, birds, foxes.

At the conclusion all members, committee and volunteers were thanked, and invited to stay for light refreshments and raffle. Membership is $10 per person, $5 student/concession. It’s not too late to join us and receive our monthly more detailed newsletter sent directly to you.

Take a look at our photo. We would love to hear your thoughts.

If you are interested in joining our next working bee, come along on Tuesday August 14. Sign in at the scout hall at 9:30am.

Contact us on dalynaturereserve@ gmail.com.

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Council is encouraging local businesswomen to take a lunch break with two passionate and pioneering entrepreneurs as part of an inspiring afternoon of food and conversation.

The Women in Business Networking Lunch is being held to acknowledge the achievements of women and the important role that they play in business within the Macedon Ranges.

Featuring guest speakers Diana Abruzzi from the International Women’s Federation of Commerce and

Council’s town tree planting in process About 250 established trees will be planted on naturestrips in towns throughout the Macedon Ranges in coming weeks as part of Council’s annual planting program. Trees are purchased from local nurseries and planted between May and September in order to give the trees the best chance of survival.

Staff ensure the new plantings are well supported by watering them regularly during the warmer months in the first two years following planting to ensure that they mature into healthy and structurally sound trees.

Residents near naturestrips with newly planted trees are provided with information on how to look after them as well as a bucket, so when the weather is very hot they can easily provide the trees with additional water if necessary.

Industry and Catherine Cervasio from Aromababy, the event will reveal the secrets of their success.

Limited places are available, so book early.

The Women in Business Networking Lunch is being held on Thursday August 9 from noon to 2pm in the Macedon Valley Room, Macedon Hotel & Spa, 652 Black Forest Drive, Macedon. Cost is $40 for Macedon Ranges businesses, and $60 for businesses based outside the shire.

For more information, or to book visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/ business-events or call 5421 9616.

Want to learn how to ‘go green’ with sustainable design?

Council is trailing a new sustainable design advisory service, where feedback from a qualified sustainable building design officer is offered to home-owners free of charge.

The service can include recommendations on site analysis and pre-planning, siting and layout to optimise performance, cross flow ventilation and access to natural light, renewable energy generation, environmentally friendly products,

energy and water efficient appliances and reducing potable water use.

To book an appointment, contact Felicity Houghton by emailing fhoughton@mrsc.vic.gov.au or call 5421 0829.

Council is also offering a free information session on sustainable building design on Saturday 18 August 18 at 11am at Kyneton Mechanics Institute, 81 Mollison Street.

Calling fans of 15 kindergarten hours

Have your say

Council is backing the Municipal Association of Victoria’s I Love Kinder campaign which calls on the federal government to provide a long-term commitment to fund 15 hours of fouryear-old kindergarten for all children.

Director Community Wellbeing, Karen Stevens, encouraged residents to take part in the online campaign by joining at https://ilovekinder.org.au/ “Since 2013, preschool children in the shire have had access to a quality 15hour early childhood education program through our eight kindergartens and programs in child care settings,� she said.

Residents can now have their say on the draft Special Charge Scheme Policy, which covers landowner payments to contribute to the cost of upgrades to roads, footpaths, drainage and other infrastructure that will benefit a defined group of properties such as a particular street. Council may partially fund the works and ask landowners to contribute through a Special Charge Scheme.

This would replace the 2004 policy.

See mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay to fill out the online feedback form, email mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au or send a written submission to PO Box 151, Kyneton 3444. It will be open for comment until August 20.

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LOCAL HISTORY

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

The Sanatorium

Tent accommodation at the Sanatorium.

Remembering Mount Macedon Sanatorium

By Phyllis and Ian Boyd

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uberculosis control became a public health issue when both the State and Federal Governments recognised the widespread disease as an issue of public health. The State Government operated sanatoria throughout Victoria in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

In the late 1900s tuberculosis, or consumption as it was more commonly called, was the most common cause of death in Victoria, due largely to unsanitary conditions and overcrowding in the larger towns.

The disease of tuberculosis generally affected the lungs with the bacteria spread between humans by coughing, sneezing or sometimes speaking. Once infected, a sufferer’s immune system could successfully contain the bacteria as a non-contagious individual. If the immune system was unable to prevent the bacteria from multiplying, the disease progressed from a latent tuberculosis infection to an active infection.

Prior to the development of antibiotics, the symptoms of this disease could be managed but could not be cured. Isolation in a sanatorium became the popular form of management of the disease, to risk the infection spreading to family members and friends. It appears that approximately half of those with latent tuberculosis, developed the active infection within two years, unless treated with antibiotics.

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anatorium was the term used to describe a range of specialised institutions for treating this infection. If antibiotics were available and patients were able to be treated in the early stages of the disease, the chance of remission was good.

In 1897, the directors of the Consumptives Sanatorium at Echuca bought a building on five acres of land, high on the slopes of Mount Macedon.

This building had previously been used as a private hospital by Dr Duncan

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Turner, in connection with his local medical practice.

The Echuca Institution had been established in 1889, the first home in Australia devoted solely to the care of consumptives. However, the summer climate at Echuca was too hot and dry to benefit the patients, so it was believed that the cooler climate of Mount Macedon would be ideal for the best treatment.

Extensions to the original building at Mount Macedon were officially opened in 1899, having been carried out by Mr Newman who had earlier built Government Cottage in Douglas Road as the summer residence for generations of Victorian Governors. The speakers at the opening of the Mount Macedon Sanatorium stressed the great need for this type of institution and the abundance of “pure mountain air” and skilled nursing care available in this district. The Sanatorium may have been very necessary, but this did not translate to generous funding by the State Government that provided only £150 per year, while five times that amount was provided by private subscriptions or those patients who could afford to pay.

Public appeals in The Argus newspaper, together with local fund-raising through jumble sales and concerts, were a regular occurrence. As most of the patients were too ill to do much of what was required around the property, only one nurse was employed, a Miss Ruhe, who also did the cooking.

Dr Turner visited Sanatoria in Switzerland and Germany to learn from their experience, as Europe had by that time advanced greatly in the treatment of consumption, whereas England was concentrating on reducing its incidence through better living conditions, rather than assisting those infected.

One feature of the Sanatorium at Mount Macedon was the “sun-boxes”small sheds covered in tar paper and open on one side, mounted on wheels and turned so that the patients could catch the sun while being protected

from the wind. A high success rate was achieved despite the problems of funding. Increased numbers of patients were being treated each year; numbering one hundred and eight in 1901. Many patients were housed in tents to assist their therapy, by taking advantage of the local clear mountain air.

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ut in 1902 the first protests began.

A deputation of local residents and landowners petitioned the Gisborne Shire, claiming that the presence of consumptives in the area posed a danger to public health. The local residents also expressed concern that patients awaiting treatment might lodge at local hotels and guest houses. In response, the Gisborne Shire Council passed a resolution, opposing any

this new building did not eventuate.

During their treatment, patients were moved to Echuca each April for the milder winter season, travelling in their own wagon to the Macedon Railway Station and returning later in the year to Mount Macedon for the cooler summer months. However, in 1905 free train travel for patients and staff between Macedon and Echuca railway stations was withdrawn by the Government.

When Dr Turner returned from an interstate visit in 1907, he received numerous complaints about the management of the Mount Macedon Sanatorium, regarding poor sanitation and that paying patients were receiving preferential treatment over the public patients. Dr Turner requested a Government enquiry and after lengthy discussions, with a great deal of acrimony on both sides, it was determined that the management of the institution should be taken over by the Government.

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Sanatorium Lake. further expansion of the Mount Macedon Sanatorium and suggested that it might best be located on the north-west side of the mountain, where the climate was warmer. This met with prompt opposition from the Newham and Woodend Shire, saying this would create a menace to residents and pollute their water supply.

A new site was selected, “about a mile and a half higher up the mountain, within a short distance of the Camel’s Hump”.

Sir Reginald Talbot, the State Governor visited the Sanatorium in 1905 to open the road to the new site. Plans were made for a larger building, but because of opposition and lack of funding,

n July 1908, Government funding ceased and employees of the Mount Macedon Sanatorium received termination notices. Later that year, the Health Department announced that it would take over the premises, intending to reorganize the establishment on the same principles as the Epileptic Colony. The Department announced that it would transfer all operations to a site adjoining another Sanatorium at Broadmeadows. The land at Mount Macedon was divided into building lots and in 1910 they were sold to raise funds to provide consumptive treatment at other locations.

Dr Duncan Turner died in 1918 and was buried in a distinctive grave in Macedon Cemetery. A water supply had been developed on the north-west side of the mountain, in preparation for the larger planned Sanatorium that was not ever constructed. The only legacy of this former Sanatorium remaining at Mount Macedon today is that water supply, the beautiful Sanatorium Lake.

MACEDON MUSINGS With Belinda Carlton-Doney

One of Macedon’s longest term residents, Graham Quaife, has just returned from another very successful trip, to Mildura.

Graham, very youthful at 76 years, was born and bred in Macedon.

He attended Macedon Primary School, and remembers it having only two classrooms and an office.

He also remembers when a great deal of what is now the town was a dairy farm.

Cows used to be milked close to the McBean end of Bruce Street.

Throughout his youth, Graham played football and tennis for Macedon (Cats) and worked for the local shire. Nowadays, he’s still very active, playing bowls and gardening, and travelling as he recently did to Mildura.

Photo from the Clyde School archives.

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Graham with one of his Golden Perch.

While on holidays in Mildura, Graham competed in the annual bowls competitions in the district.

Competitors travel from all around from Victoria, New South Wale and South Australia, to compete.

Graham started in Red Cliffs where he won in the Fours and Triplets Open. Then he went on to win at the Wentworth Social Bowls.

He finished up by winning at the Working Man’s Club Social Competition.

In fact Graham won so much, his Mildura friends commented that they would be happy for him to leave, as he was taking all their trophies!

Maybe it was as compensation then that Graham left them much of the fresh fish he caught while he wasn’t bowling.

You see, he also had a very successful fishing trip.

He caught Golden Perch (Yellow Bellies) up to 50cm, one had even been tagged.

This fish had travelled 580kms up the Murray River, before being caught and released by Graham.

He now also has a certificate, to authenticate the catch.

I wonder if this was his favourite “win” of the trip? Whichever it was, congratulations to you Graham.

Back home now, Graham is ready to take on bowls here.

We are in the last month of winter, I hope you’re all staying warm and cozy.

Belinda

Did the Picnic at Hanging Rock tragedy really happen?

For the last fifty years readers and film audiences have been wondering whether Joan Lindsay’s Picnic at Hanging Rock was based on true events. Foxtel’s remake of the legendary tale has reignited the debate.

Combing through archives while writing a history of the iconic landmark, members of the Friends of Hanging Rock (FOHH) found clear evidence that newspaper reports and police records referred to in the novel were fictional. The recent Friends of Hanging Rock publication Hanging Rock – A History, explores how Lindsay created her novel and includes a trove of new material to inform the most detailed history of Hanging Rock to date.

FOHH spokesperson Matthew Nickson said, “In the three years of sifting through historical records, we found some fascinating evidence. Much of it paints a very different picture to what is portrayed in the book and screen adaptations. In reality Hanging Rock in 1900 was not the mysterious brooding geological formation portrayed by Lindsay, but quite the reverse.”

Hanging Rock was actively promoted in Melbourne and Bendigo newspapers as early as 1900 as an “immensely popular holiday resort” and

Advertisement mentioning Hanging Rock in 1900. “the most picturesque spot in Victoria” (see inset).

Other claims suggest that such events did take place but at a later date at Lindsay’s alma mater, the Clyde School, when it moved from Melbourne to Woodend.

Clyde School archives however make no reference to any such incident.

Hanging Rock – A History is available for sale locally at the Gisborne Newsagency and BookBonding in Gisborne and The Trading Post Mt Macedon.

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

Proudly sponsored by Macedon Ranges Health

Benetas and Macedon Ranges Health now one The official amalgamation of Macedon Ranges Health and Benetas took place on July 1 and started an exciting new chapter of delivering our vision for Macedon Ranges Health.

Sandra Hills OAM, CEO of Benetas, thanked the Macedon Ranges community and the Macedon Ranges Health Board for their vision and leadership, and all those involved in working to make the amalgamation a reality.

“By working together, our shared vision has never been clearer to deliver high quality, for-purpose services for all in the region including those most vulnerable in our community, while investing in services to meet growing needs and creating local employment opportunities.

“We are absolutely committed to ensuring the benefits of the amalgamation flow throughout the

growing region. While the amalgamation may now be official, Benetas will continue to learn and work with the community to deliver the best Macedon Ranges Health possible.”

Former CEO of Macedon Ranges Health, Don Tidbury, will join Benetas as General Manager Primary Care, which will see him continue to be part of the provision of services for the region.

“It has been a privilege to serve as the CEO of Macedon Ranges Health with the wonderful support of our visionary Board and outstanding staff to deliver exceptional care and support to the local community,” Mr Tidbury said.

“I am delighted to be joining Benetas and have the opportunity to contribute to our organisation’s shared vision and remain heavily involved with Macedon Ranges Health in this new and exciting chapter.”

LEFT: Sandra Hills OAM, CEO Benetas with former CEO of Macedon Ranges Health, Don Tidbury.

Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week in the Macedon Ranges How: Morning tea When: Wednesday August 8 at 10:30am Where: Woodend MCH Centre, 47 Forest St, Woodend (co-located with Cobaw Community Health) Contact Andrea Norden on 0447 311 287 or Fran Wigley on 0411 208 448, or email mrfoet@gmail.com Entry will be by gold coin donation, with proceeds supporting maternal and child health initiatives in Turiscai, East Timor. If you would like to donate, please visit www. givenow.com.au. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Skype comes to Gisborne Oaks As we keep telling you, we’re not just a carpenter’s shop.

Recently we installed a Skype system at Gisborne Oaks, generously funded by the GREAT organisation.

Keeping in touch with people is a vital contributor to good health. Now, with the assistance of volunteers like Cheryl, LEFT: Pictured at the opening of Skype are Shedman Roger, GREAT President Moc Hoyne, Oaks resident Edna (talking to her grandson in Canada) and volunteer Cheryl.

residents and visiting family members have the opportunity to see and talk to remote family and friends. All of us at The Shed appreciate the on-going support of GREAT and the Gisborne Gazette. Without their partnership we wouldn’t be able to carry out many of the community projects we’ve completed.

If you would like to share the satisfaction we get from helping our community, come and talk to us about our wide variety of activities any Monday, Wednesday or Thursday morning.

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VALE: Edna Arthrell (1923–2018)

Edna "Queen of the high teas" with Henry the VIII and Ann Boleyn in happier times.

Edna was reknowned for her love of a cup of tea and something to eat. The Arthrell Family funded numerous high teas – they saw the pleasure this brought their mum and also the joy it created for all the residents who participated.

Edna created and painted dolls, she made their clothes and even the little ring on Henry's finger in the picture. Ednas daughters recently brought the dolls in to the Oaks so that residents and staff could appreciate and admire her work.

Edna Eileen Arthrell was born in 1923 in Birmingham England and was a child with mischief in her eyes and fun in her heart.

She grew up to be a responsible young lady who helped rear her siblings when her mother was taken ill.

Edna served in the Women’s Royal Navy as a Wren in the second world war. She was posted to the HMS Dolphin submarine base at

Gosport and the HMS Kestrel Fleet Air Arm at Worthy in England.

At age 23 Edna married her sweetheart Eric and they had four children - Robert, Patricia, Paul and Dawn.

Edna and Eric immigrated to Australia in 1985 and lived happily in Sunbury for 30 years. Eric passed away in 2014.

Edna turned her hand to many pursuits including painting, hand pottery and stained glass. Working with clay was Edna's favorite medium and she recreated villages from her homeland beautifully.

These are heirloom pieces that will be treasured along with all the dolls and clowns created for the family.

Edna’s artistic flair was passed on to all her children and grandchildren.

Edna had 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and another on the way.

We were honoured to have Edna at the Gisborne Oaks.

Treating our health proactively Proactivity is fundamentally a state of mind that helps us to become more conscious and in tune with our bodies so that we can make better, more informed choices that positively affect our health.

All you need is the willingness and motivation to implement a few simple lifestyle changes: • Eat well – More nutritious foods in your diet will improve your energy levels and your immune system so you have a fighting chance against the winter nasties.

• Get moving – Daily movement be it running, going for a walk or yoga, is crucial for our continued health and well-being.

• Protect your sleep – In order to set yourself up for the seven to nine hours most people need, try

to go to bed at the same time every night and keep all electronics and distractions out of the bedroom.

While the optimal waking time differs from person to person, most people are better off rising with the sun.

• Up your happiness quotient – While it’s easy to become focused on the external stressors of everyday life, it is important, for the sake of our health, to take time to look within. Each day is an opportunity to get quiet, take deep breaths, express gratitude for everything you have, and be mindful.

If you would like any advice on how to become more proactive or to discuss what you can do to optimise your health, make an appointment to see Leisa at Macedon Ranges Health on 5428 0300.

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BETTY'S BOOP With Betty Doolan During the cold weather residents do a lot of things in-house like exercise, singing, cards, sewing, Shedmen, Red Cross Singers, Karaoke, honkytonky, bingo, Café program, Wacky Wednesday (fish and chips or Chinese), short bus trips – residents certainly have plenty to do.

I decided to look at what entertainment was in the surrounding area and I picked two. On the first Monday of the month, Sunbury Bowling Club have Morning Melodies (it is wise to book). My carer Lois and I met with a nice group from Kyneton, the morning tea was large, hot muffins and a lovely cup of tea in china cups. The entertainer was a young man by the name of Brendan Scott who could play any instrument and he tap danced as well.

The Bingo (5 books) was played by everyone standing up and if your number was called out than you sat down; the last person standing was the winner. There were lucky door prizes and it was lovely to see seniors up line dancing. I can’t believe I did the hokey pokey! For me it was a problem when the caller said to throw your whole body in. We had a nice lunch and then I decided to play the pokies. We were embarrassed when we had to ask the attendant how to switch on the machine. We finished this lovely day with a nice sandwich and coffee, all free.

The Vic Tavern in Gisborne have Morning Melodies on the first Tuesday of the month, morning tea, lunch and show are all included in the price. The entertainer was Col Perkins who sang Rock Legends. It was a pity that some seniors forgot their manners and talked while he performed.

Both of these days were most enjoyable and the staff at both clubs were great.

Stay safe, Betty

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Warning: eyes out for conjunctivitis Dr James Merrington from Merrington Optometry in Gisborne would like to warn that there is a highly contagious form of conjuntivitis spreading through the Gisborne community. This conjunctivitis can have serious ramifications for the eye, so needs to be looked after as soon as possible. To avoid the virus, everyone should wash their hands regularly and avoid touching their eyes.

If you or someone in your family have the infection, it is even more important to follow these protocols as conjunctivitis spreads very easily, often through a family, a preschool or a residential care facility. Symptoms include red, itchy, painful eyes, glare sensitivity, sometimes discharge and sometimes reduced vision which can be very marked.

People with the virus must stay away from work/ school/preschool while the eyes are at all red and/ or there is any discharge.

This virus can cause blindness in the worst cases. Onward referral by the optometrist may be required in more severe cases. Please let staff know when making an appointment for conjunctivitis what it is for.

Gisborne Ramblers' program for August Friday 3: Riddells Creek Town Walk Friday 10: Bullengarook: Walsh Road Loop Friday 17: Coimadai: Long Forest – North Section Friday 24: Mt.Macedon: Hells Hole Track Friday 31: Sunbury Wetlands & Emu Bottom Meet at Dixon Field near the tennis club at 9:15am for a 9:30am start. Please bring your own cup and $1 towards the cost of tea, coffee and biscuits. Wear sturdy shoes and comfortable clothing as required for the day.

Walks last for about 90 minutes with about 15 minutes drive time to start. (Allow 25 minutes for Long Forrest.)

For more information, contact Charles on 5428 3021.

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Macedon Ranges Suicide Preven on Ac on Group members with other par cipants at the SafeTalk conference.

What is SafeTALK?

Recently two members of Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group (MRSPAG) shared SafeTALK training with local community members.

SafeTALK is a half-day alertness training session that prepares

adults, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper.

Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive.

SafeTALK trained helpers can recognise these invitations and take action by connecting those at risk with life-saving intervention re-

sources, such as caregivers trained in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).

If you would like to be trained in SafeTALK or are interested in finding out more, please email info@ mrspag.com.au.

Training can be made available to private groups, organisations, businesses, teachers and parents – anyone who is interested in making a difference.

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As of July 2018, every Australian will get an online ‘My Health Record’. This record allows your health information to be viewed securely online by your healthcare providers. By agreeing to have a My Health Record, your healthcare providers will be able to access important information such as allergies, blood test results and the medicine you are using. This may be of critical importance in case of an emergency if, for example, you were unable to communicate.

Many people have concerns around privacy and safety regarding online information. If you are unwill-

ing to have your health information online, there are several ways to opt out of My Health Record. These include doing it online (at www.myhealthrecord.gov. au), calling 1800 723 471 or visiting your local post office who may have a paper based form for you to complete. Note, to make this change online or over the phone you will need your personal details including your Medicare card (or a Department of Veteran Affairs card) and either your driver’s licence, passport or an Immicard. The opt out period for My Health Record ends on October 15.

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Holy Cross warms hearts and hands in winter activities The last week of term 2 was cold and wintry but the children at Holy Cross found ways to keep busy and warm.

Market Day: On June 27, the Grade 6s at Holy Cross held a Market Day for a charity called Bahay Tuluyan. They help support people in the Philippines who are in extreme poverty get an education. The Grade 6s had to think of an idea for a stall they could do with a group of people and then organise all of the items that they needed.

The day was a huge success and the children and adults really enjoyed the day. There were some creative ideas for stalls like fairy floss, face painting, cupcake decorating, soccer shootout, slime selling, photo booth and hot-chocolate. The money that was raised was a grand total of $1,270 which is a really big achievement.

All money raised will be given to Bahay Tuluyan to support them.

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Ruby, Noahe and Elly warm their hands on a cup of soup.

Taasha, Kit, Lilly and Tiara show off their goodies from their market day stall.

grades 3 and 4 planted pumpkins in November 2017 and have tended to them until they were picked earlier in term 2. On Thursday June 28, some parents came to school and turned the pumpkins into delicious warm pumpkin soup. It took a couple of hours to prepare,

cook and serve the soup to the 320 children at Holy Cross. Most children had a warm cup or two. Many thanks to the parents who cooked and served the soup to the children.

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Montessori School dines Maori style Celebration of Winter Solstice on June 21 this year aligned with Matariki, the New Zealand Maori New Year, and to celebrate hundreds of Gisborne Montessori School community members gathered for a traditional Maori dinner called a Hangi. Preschool and primary students performed the Haka and various New Zealand songs and dances.

A large bonfire kept everyone warm, marshmallows were a hit and the chil-

dren loved running around with torches and making up games. There were many GISBORNE requests for a night school MONTESSORI SCHOOL as so much fun was had.

Our World Garden is taking shape. We now have six large potato crates to represent each continent and white quartz for Antarctica. Donations of soil, mulch and plants were much appreciated.

The children have been learning about Aboriginal art and have designed and painted a wood plank each. They

will be on permanent display around the school along with the Aboriginal art they completed on wood poles for the fence of the Peace Garden. Older students have been lucky this term to be mentored by an artist onsite each week specialising in clay.

Drop by to our car boot sale to pick up a bargain on Saturday August 25 to fundraise for our Peace Garden. Entry is free and sites are available for $20 each.

Students will be running various stalls including a continental sausage sizzle.

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Victory players visit New Gisborne New Gisborne Primary School was recently treated to a series of visits from Melbourne Victory Football Club.

The 2018 Premiership winning club visited the school as part of their ‘Sports for Schools’ government initiative.

Melbourne Victory and School Sport Victoria are focused on developing grassroots football and supporting the explosive growth of the game throughout Victoria.

With many of our students playing soccer and futsal on the weekends and after school, the visits were a highly anticipated event and a highlight of Term 2.

Students in Years 3 to 6 participated in clinics coordinated by coaches from the Club’s school program.

These sessions focused on the skills of dribbling, passing and game sense.

The program also allowed students to learn some of the fundamental tactics of soccer through a range of modified games. Students were all smiles as they practised drills just like professional soccer players and took on the advice from the visiting coaches.

“It was really fun and it was really interesting to hear how professional players train and prepare for their games,” said Bryce in Year 3.

“I thought it was great that Melbourne Victory came out to visit our school, they were really nice and encouraging too.”

Netballers qualify for Regional level On July 25, two of the St. Brigid’s netball teams got on a bus, full of excitement and anticipation for the Division Netball Tournament being held at Arnold’s Creek Reserve in Melton.

In both the Mixed competition and the Girls’ competition, there were four teams in both the Mixed draw and A draw. The Mixed team unfortunately lost one of their games, which meant that they came second.

It was a different result for the Girls A team, who were successful in each of their three games throughout the day. With this result, it means that St Brigid’s will

be represented in the Regional tournament.

The students participated with excellent sportsmanship on the day and represented the school proudly.

A massive thanks to Mrs Baker, Keena and Riley Connell for giving up their time to support the team.

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Mrs Mousley gets iced.

Gisborne Primary School turned to ice ice, baby…

On a day that made goose bumps show more than ever before, Friday June 29, Gisborne Primary School raised $1,400 for a day called The Mini Freeze. All money raised went to Motor Neuron Disease. Everyone, including the teachers, dressed for the theme “Ice Ice Baby”. There were balloons, cheers and costume parades.

We raised money by voting for four unlucky teachers to get not one, not two, but three ice buckets to the head! Our sports teacher Mr Goodyear said, “I'll probably cry but you won't be able to see it because I will have water running down my face.” Mrs Mousley from the office did the ‘floss dance’ when she came out to get dumped! The crowd chanted ‘Mr Mac! Mr Mac!’ for Mr Mclntyre and finally Rob, the famous canteen man, wore a tuxedo with shorts. It was a blast!

The unlucky teachers' faces went from normal, to terrified, to a sultana face when they were dumped with the icy, cold water. It was gold! Everybody would agree, it was truly a great way to end the term. A big thanks to all members of the Gisborne Primary School community for making this event such a success.

Evie Brown, Year Five Ice water shocks Mr Goodyear.

LEFT: The four brave teachers ready to be iced: Rob Davies, Michael Goodyear, Jenny Mousley and Jake McIntyre.

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Enthusiastic start to Term 3 Hello everyone, welcome back to school for an amazing Term 3.

Last term we had our annual neon disco. A special thank you to all who helped prepare and pack up the disco and a special thanks to DJ Dan and the other parents who ran it.

It was a fun and engaging night for everyone who went, and we hear that a certain Mrs Hyland did some fancy dance moves.

Also last term, Mary-Anne

Thomas MP came in and gave us some books in appreciation of how well our school did on the Premier’s Reading Challenge.

Congratulations to all the kids who read all those books and completed it; keep up the good work!

Six of us (Caitie, Claire, Bella, Akira, Edward and Isaac) went to

WHAT'S

ON With Emily Keane & Owen Hughes

@ GSC

Here we are – term three! Year 12 high-schooling journeys are edging that little bit closer to completion, and for the rest of our school we have already surpassed the halfway mark. Time is absolutely flying by, so make sure you stay in the moment as best you can.

Gisborne Secondary recently introduced the Sports Excellence Program as a further means to develop sport-orientated students into well-rounded athletes. The program, which is currently only open to Year 9 students, has seen a group of 25 students visit and tour Richmond Football Club training facilities and complete an intense circuit course, altitude training and A-grade ice bath recovery at Prosport Health & Fitness.

Captain of Melbourne Victory, Carl Valeri, also paid a visit to this group to have a conversation about leadership and perseverance as the last scheduled event for the term.

On June 22 GSC welcomed Premier Daniel An-

interschool footy as part of the Macedon primary school footy team on July 19. The girls won four out of six games and the boys were, as Edward put it, “Undefeated in their losing streak!”

All in all both the Macedon and the Mount Macedon kids had an amazing day.

Cai e and Claire

drews to our school. The visit commenced with a tour of GSC’s vocational learning facilities. Select students currently undertaking our full range of technology-based subjects were present in these classrooms demonstrating their knowledge and skills working with industrial equipment to complete their sophisticated projects. Mr Andrews met with some of these students and was really interested in their work and aspirations for the future.

The tour concluded as the party descended to the stadium. Here the whole school was waiting patiently to hear the Premier present a big announcement! Mr Andrews announced that from 2019, Gisborne Secondary College will be a part of a selection of 100 Victorian High Schools that will enable students to finish school with a VCE or VCAL certificate in one hand and an apprenticeship in the other.

Mr Andrews’ announcement came as a surprise to the entirety of our college and we sincerely thank the Andrews Government for giving our school this incredible head start opportunity for students at Gisborne Secondary.

Well, the holidays definitely treated students and staff to the deserved relaxation they needed. Now it’s time to get back into our school endeavours. We hope you all have a lovely August. Remember, strive to be your very best.

Lara Le Reveur.

Goodbye Lara Since I first joined 1st Macedon Scout group, Lara Le Reveur has been one of the most likeable people I have had the pleasure of knowing. As a Scout leader, Lara (also known as Pingu) has been loved by many Scouts both in 1st Macedon and in other groups.

She has always been fun-loving, enthusiastic and approachable, contributing much to the culture of 1st Macedon.

Lara and her family will be moving to Germany in August for a few years, an exciting development that will lead them to great new adventures. Unfortunately that means she (and her family) will be departing us here in Australia. On behalf of the 1st Macedon Scouts I wish them well in Germany, and on behalf of the country I hope that someone else can step up to fill the gap of energy and positivity while they’re away that Lara has provided us with for so long.

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Road to hail?

A brief but blistering hail storm on the evening of July 19 turned Macedon’s Avenue of Honour eerily white.

Ribbons galore for Gisborne Thunder Sixteen of Gisborne Thunder’s competitive swimmers competed in the first round of the Eaglehawk Winter Series on Sunday July 1 with some very pleasing results.

Many ribbons were awarded on the day with Lachlan Casey smashing the competition as a new competitive swimmer winning two 1st and two 2nd places in his first ever swimming competition. It was also wonderful to see eight new swimmers compete for our club with such enthusiasm. Our relay A and B teams came home with second and third place, respectively, in the Individual Medley and the Freestyle relay. A fantastic effort!

Gisborne Thunder would also like to congratulate our Swimmer of the Month, Kyle Cozens. Kyle works very hard at training and in the past has held the position as club captain for two years. Kyle is now an active member of the Gisborne Thunder Swimming Club committee, giving back to the club on another level. Congratulations Kyle!

If you would like to participate in some friendly competition, head down to the Gisborne Aquatic Centre on Saturday August 11. New swimmers can try for free and we always have a BBQ operating to feed our hungry swimmers. For more information about joining Gisborne Thunder Swimming Club please head to our website, www.gisbornethunder.org Faye Ma hews

RIGHT: Happy Gisborne Thunder display their ribbons at Eaglehawk on July 1.

Auskick thanks Tim Tim Fraser received an award for his five-year contribu on to Gisborne Auskick on Saturday July 28. Tim is pictured at le with local Essendon player Anthony McDonald-Tipungwu and Auskick coordinator Kelly Taylor.

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Daughters and dads fly fishing Calder Fly Fishing Association members Stephen Barnes and Craig MacKenzie both dads of school aged girls - took their daughters for a fish at Walter J Smith Reserve in Riddells Creek in the school holidays. For Stephen’s daughters Laura and Amy, it was their first time fishing, while for Craig's daughters Ginger and Elsie, it was Ginger's first time fly-fishing.

The Reserve had been stocked by Victorian Fisheries with 200 advanced yearling rainbow trout as part of the State Government’s Target One Million plan, which aims to get more people fishing, more often, and to encourage families to go fishing.

These fish Stephen, Amy, and are a good opLaura with her trout tion for children caught on a Woolly or those trying Bugger fly. fishing for the first time, because they are relatively easy to catch. The four girls had a great time. Laura caught her first fish, a rainbow trout. The trout was not the only thing that was hooked; all the girls were very keen to come back and have another go.

The Calder Fly Fishing Club has lots of members with young families and actively encourages family fishing activities. The rod Laura used to catch the fish was a rod won at the Calder Fly Fishing Club’s family ‘Gone Fishing Day’ last October, an event they hope to hold again this October.

If you’d like to know more about the Calder Fly Fishing Association please visit www.calderflyfishing.com.au Stephen Barnes

VALE: Margaret Lorraine Fletcher (1939–2018) 20 April 1939 – 27 June 2018 Marg was born to Marguarita and Ted Smith in Mont Albert in 1939. She had one sister, Valerie.

Marg attended the O'Heas Road Primary School, Brunswick Girls Secondary School and later, Zerchos Business College.

Her younger years were spent in Coburg.

Marg came to Gisborne in 1953 and helped her parents build and establish their garage and service station on Mt Macedon Road.

Her first employment was as a telephonist at the Gisborne Post Office.

It was whilst she was working there she met Bob and they married on 22 October 1960 at St Paul's An-

glican Church and established their first home in Goode Street, Gisborne.

Their son Darren was born in 1963 and the following year they moved to Fiji where Bob worked at Nadi Airport. They returned to Gisborne in late 1966.

Dean was born in 1969, but tragically died as a result of an accident in 1972.

Marg was asked to help out at the Gisborne Shire Office “for a couple of weeks”.

Twenty two years later Marg retired from the Shire!

Marg and Bob built on Mt Macedon Road and after retirement spent many years caravanning and camping

around Australia.

She started a retail plant and garden outlet in Macedon and later in Gisborne.

Her initial interest was Applique and sewing accompanied with 'teddy bear' making and Porcelain dolls. This then led to branching into 'machine embroidery'.

Their house was acquired

by VicRoads for development of the Calder Freeway and she then set up her new sewing room in Comic Court, New Gisborne.

This led to a very successful embroidery and quilting business and one of her quilts was taken on display around Australia by the Quilting Society. Marg made

several friends in the USA and Mexico and shared with them her hobbies and ideas.

In 2012, Marg and Bob cruised the Caribbean Islands and Mexico as well as the South Pacific.

Marg enjoyed her golf and was ladies captain of the Gisborne Golf Club. She also enjoyed shopping and supported the Hawthorn football club.

Marg's family includes husband Bob, son Darren, daughter-in-law Rosemary and grandchildren Benjamin, Andrew and Samara.

Marg was especially thankful to Rosemary for the help and support given to her during her illness.

A funeral service was held at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Gisborne on 5 July 2018.

Gisborne gives to refugee campaign While the arguments for and against settling refugees in Australia continues to go back and forth in the both public and private forums, the plight of children and others trapped on limited visas or in community detention is striking a chord with the people of Gisborne.

Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees’ (MRRAR) grocery collection campaign held on the morning of June 23 outside the IGA in Gisborne (and Coles in Woodend) was one of its most successful yet. In addition to the generous cash donations by several locals, groceries and toiletries valued at about $2,000 were provided by the Gisborne community and have been taken to the Asylum

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by U3A and Macedon Ranges Health. MRRAR is grateful to everyone who contributed to the campaign.

The winner of the 200 ticketed limited wood raffle conducted in June and July was Michelle Wansink from Mt Macedon. All funds raised will go towards helping meet asylum seekers needs.

MRRAR held a peaceful demonstration outside the Coles' supermarket car park in Woodend on July 19 to recognise the 5th anniversary of the “Resettlement Ar-

rangement” with Papua New Guinea (PNG) announced by then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. The agreement states that all asylum seekers arriving in Australia by boat from July 19, 2013 onwards would be transferred to Papua New Guinea for processing and, if they are found to be refugees, face permanent settlement in PNG. Since then, twelve men have died in detention on Manus Island or Nauru and hundreds of people are still held there. MRRAR believes it’s time to bring them all here.

For more information on the group, contact MRRAR.refugees@gmail.com

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Golfers brave icy early starts For all of you Game of Thrones tragics, clearly winter is here! Some quite bitter mornings have seen the Mt Macedon golf course coated in a gossamer sheet of ice, yet despite extremes of temperature, hearty souls (and kangaroos) have braved these conditions.

Congratulations to Gentleman Jim Hynes for his victory in the threeway playoff for the Town Coast and Country Realty May Monthly medal.

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Thank you for your service On Thursday July 19, a great stalwart of the early playing group of the Gisborne Golf Club collapsed and passed away after hitting his second shot on the 3rd hole at the course.

We, the undersigned, wish to acknowledge and thank Ambulance Victoria and the MICA teams who attended promptly, acted professionally throughout with skill and coordinated team work throughout, and included us - the playing partners and fellow-golfers – by providing progress information on their efforts with respectful concern.

We also thank the club, who had the defibrillator on the spot within a short and potentially life-saving time, and who cooperated fully with the emergency services in expediting their actions.

The result was ultimately not successful, but all of us there were completely satisfied that George got the best attention and the best chance of survival possible, and that he was treated professionally and with great respect.

With thanks,

Baringo Food and Wine Bar June medal with his nett 68 overcoming tough conditions and a quality field.

Congratulations also to Matt Willis and Jim Hynes on taking out the Dalhousie District Golf Association 4BBB Stroke event.

This was the first time in a very long time that MMGC has played host to such a prestigious district event.

Our volunteers made grade efforts to present our ‘Hidden Treasure on the

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Ma Willis and Jim Hynes.

Gisborne ladies on tour Metropolitan Golf Club will be hosting the World Cup of Golf in November, however in June they hosted the team of Kerry Peterson, Roberta Henry and Karen Dillon who were there vying for the Metropolitan Plate – a team event held in high

regard in the golfing scene.

The ladies missed out by two shots, coming in behind Royal Melbourne. Great effort by Karen Dillon who won the individual Bronze Division with 33 points.

Our course is in marvellous condition at present, so

if you’re thinking about taking up the sport or just want to play a few holes, please call in to the Pro Shop or ring 5428 2698 to tee up a time. We’re a public access course so guests are always welcome.

Jo-anne McPhee

Autumn 2018 evening winners: Ian Strachan, Ruth Mulkearns, Kody Dertell, Colleen Moffat and Tanya Begg.

One season ends, another begins...

Ian, Des, Neil, Shane and Rod

Personally, I would like to acknowledge the prompt and appropriate actions of George's playing partners, Ian, Des and Neil, who in the few moments before I arrived, had called emergency services and already commenced effective CPR.

Mount’, preparing an excellent course for both green fee players and members alike, so it was confirming to hear praise from visiting competitors.

The new membership year has just commenced.

We believe we offer excellent value, great camaraderie and variety of membership options.

Visit our website at www.mtmacedongolfclub.com.au to find out more.

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Our autumn season at Macedon Ranges Badminton finished at the end of June.

We have two competitions each season, Tuesday evenings and Thursday morning Ranges’ competition.

The winners of autumn’s evening sea-

son were ‘Carlton’, with players Ian Strachan, Colleen Moffat, Tanya Begg, Ruth Mulkearns and Kody Dertell. Thursday winners were ‘Lavender Dream’, comprising Renae Simpson, Ruth Mulkearns, Donna Williamson, Nic Smyth and Suzie Ferrari.

Our veteran teams have been very active competing in several tournaments over recent weeks. The Macedon Rangers Panthers won the C2 section of the Western Suburbs Veterans’ Tournament.

The triumphant players were Robyn John,

Brenda Thorugood, Kerry Mertikas, Carol Gray, Colin Hemphill, Mark Atkinson, Paul Sands and John Bethal. Congratulations, well played.

Our spring season is now underway.

So if you want to find out about playing badminton, please contact us at macedonrangesbadminton@gmail.com, David – 0419 589 425, Pat – 0459 942 204. Or visit our websites www.revolutionise.com.au/mrbadminton or www. sites.google.com/site/mrbadc David Aitken

Croquet club members welcomed at Brimbank

U9s and U11s at the clinic.

Australian netball great puts Rebels through their paces Rebels Netball Club ran two Netfit Netball Clinics at Gisborne Secondary College on Friday July 13, with 47 Rebels netballers taking part.

The clinics were run by Shelley O'Donnell, a midcourter who represented Australia for 10 years, winning three world championships and one Commonwealth Games gold medal.

Each clinic was a 45 minute team based, high intensity training session

that placed a huge emphasis on motivation and netball-specific exercises. The music was pumping as the girls worked hard on battle ropes, fast footwork and speed netball passing drills.

A big thank you goes out to Gisborne Medical Centre for being the Gold Sponsor of Rebels Netball Club and funding the clinics for the girls to enjoy.

A great day was had by all participants.

Zoe Kucic and Abbi Kropman do one of the challenging drills at the clinic.

Table tennis club invites new players Looking to play a familyfriendly, fun, interactive sport?

Then why not give table tennis a try!

Gisborne and Districts Table Tennis Association welcomes new members for the upcoming Winter Spring competitions

for all ages and skill levels commencing mid-August.

Whether you are new to the game, on the comeback trail, wanting to play a fun

family sport with your kids or just looking for a great social sport, the fastest ball sport in the world is waiting for you.

To come and try, practice evenings are scheduled for August 15 and 22 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Pennants will commence on August 29. Play takes place at Macedon Community Centre, in Tony Clarke Reserve, Macedon.

For more information please call or email Stan Thomas on 0437 508 338 or email sthomas@gisbornects.com.au

Does your child want to play basketball?

Finals haven't started yet, but we're already in the throws of organising teams for the upcoming Summer season.

With junior (Under 12s through to Under 19s) numbers near capacity because of limited court space in the district, all cur-

rent players have been given the opportunity to participate again and we are now seeking interest from any other juniors that are looking to get in to basketball.

No experience is necessary, and we endeavour to place players in

suitable teams to ensure everyone enjoys the game.

If you have a child who is interested in playing in the Summer season (commences in Term 4) please contact me by emailing registrar.gbbc@gmail. com.

Jo-anne McPhee

Well, the weather is extremely ordinary and our courts are closed. But as usual we are still out and about pursuing different activities.

A small group of our members have been joining Brimbank, a very small club based at State headquarters, Cairnlea over the past few weeks. I think they are setting themselves up for our pennant season which begins at the end of August. We wish them well; good luck to all of our four teams. Thank you, Ros, for organising all of this. We are proud of you all.

But the rest of us have been socialising at Bacchus Marsh Golf Club in July and we are looking forward to a lunch at the Telegraph Hotel Gisborne in August, all thanks to Lesla. Breaking news: our president, who looks fifty, actually turned eighty! We find it unbelievable; all we can say is Happy Birthday Barbara Snibson, a truly very special lady who gives her all to this club.

Many thanks to Heather Dawn for her work with NDCA and VIC Croquet.

Thinking of all of our members and their partners who may be travelling hard. We are here for you.

Margaret Wardell

Daytime running group plans trial MACEDON

RANGES

Macedon Ranges Running Club is trialing a daytime session in Riddells Creek commencing August 28. The new session will be at times to suit mums or dads with children in school or care, along with routes that suit mums or dads who wish to bring a pram along.

The club has multiple branches throughout the Macedon Ranges (including Gisborne and Macedon) that each meet three times per week. Twice yearly the club holds 0-10km running programs over a 13 week period, with runs on two nights mid week and one morning over the week depending on the branch.

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Gisborne Football Netball Club presents their cheque to KidzFlip.

Generous donation made at Ladies’ Luncheon Gisborne Football Netball Club hosted its annual Ladies’ Day function on Saturday June 30.

The day was a great success with 180 women attending. In addition to being a great day out for the women in our community, the Ladies’ Luncheon set a goal to raise money for local charity KidzFlip. The community initiative’s vision is to create a bright future for our youth. KidzFlip empowers youth to become global citizens by helping them build skills through engaging in the community. The club was very pleased to present KidzFlip with a cheque for $7,736.

GFNC would like to thank Kim Willmott and Kerry Waldron for all their efforts in organising the day. We would also like to thank all of our sponsors who helped make the day possible.

Stephanie Branca sano

Let there be light!

Thanks to Gisborne & District Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank, the Macedon Tennis Club will soon have lighting for its courts 7 and 8. We will then have all eight courts under lights which is a major coup given the shortage of night time courts in the Macedon Ranges.

Through a collaborative approach by the Tony Clarke Reserve Committee, Gisborne & District Community Bank Branch has generously donated $35,000 toward a lighting upgrade at Tony Clarke. This is great news for the sporting community and our local Community Bank branch who deserve our whole hearted support for their dedication to the community. There is a direct and positive relationship between the increased profits of Gisborne & District Community Bank Branch, which is generated by your business, and the amount which the Branch injects back into the community. It is that simple. Please support them by inquiring about your banking requirements.

Stay tuned for Macedon Tennis Club’s new logo and uniforms.

Lisa Fowler 36 Gisborne Gazette August 2018

Recordo Gordon.

International player signed The Gisborne Cricket wickshire in the English County Championship Club is excited to anand has List A and T20 nounce the signing of GISBORNE DRAGONS Recordo Gordon for the experience.

2018-19 season.

Recordo is a qualiwww.gisbornecc.com A Jamaican-born Engfied coach and fitness instructor, so brings a lot of value to lish cricketer, Recordo bowls rightarm fast-medium and is a rightthe table. hand batsman.

He will be joining us not only as a Recordo has up until recently player but also as our Senior Assistplayed first class cricket for Warant Coach, and will also be heavily

Club honour for Callum Jackman Callum Jackman was awarded Life Membership of the Gisborne Cricket Club at the July Annual General Meeting held at the Telegraph Hotel.

“CJ” has made an immense contribution to the Club, playing over 250 games (ongoing), serving as president and in various other roles including statistician/historian.

He becomes just the 22nd life member in the 160 year history of the Club.

Andrew Headberry

RIGHT: Callum Jackman is congratulated on his life membership by Gisborne Cricket Club president Andrew Headberry.

involved with our Juniors, by overseeing our Under 17 program.

This is another recruitment coup for the club!

We look forward to welcoming Recordo and all he will contribute to the Dragons this coming season.

A huge welcome, Recordo. GO DRAGONS! Bre Vernon

SPORT IN PICTURES

Seconds footy: Macedon v Riddell, July 13

RIGHT: Gisborne A Reserves donned pink dresses on July 21 for Pink Day for Breast Cancer.

LEFT: Junior netball: U11 Giants v Gisborne, July 22.

ABOVE: Junior netball: Rebels v United, July 21.

LEFT: B Grade netball: Macedon v Riddell, July 14.

RIGHT: Junior netball: U17 Gisborne v Eaglehawk, July 14.

Junior footy: U15 Macedon v Rupertswood, July 14.

Sean Comerford gets the ball in his 201st game for Gisborne Football Netball Club, July 13.

Junior netball: U11 Giants v Diggers Rest, July 15.

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THE CHURCHES Gisborne Uniting Church The congregation is sadly depleted with many escaping the winter by travelling north for a holiday, but one couple from our church have travelled to Alice Springs where they are engaging in volunteer work for about a month.

Well done, Nola and Neville.

There are more than half a million Australians living in remote areas and the Uniting Church believe that all people, regardless of where they live, deserve to have a fulfilled life and have access to health care and support when they need it.

One of the ways to bridge the gap for those living in isolation is through our Remote Ministry Service.

Bush chaplains are there when people need someone to care for them or to just be a listening ear.

Others, like Nola and Neville, give their time and skills and lend a much needed helping hand.

During September we will have a Frontier Services Service where we will learn more about those doing it tough in isolation.

Increasing numbers of families are finding they simply cannot afford to buy food or pay their bills, and many contact Uniting Homelessness Services.

Working with local congregations, sharing resources, they are able to provide a safety net for those doing their best to provide for their families.

This winter our members will be donating to the Uniting Share Appeal.

If you would like to join us any Sunday at 9:30am, you would be most welcome.

Glennis Speed

Anglican Parish of Gisborne Jesus: our best player?

After many years of being an umpire in Tasmania and Victoria, I’m often surprised to hear that a player named Jesus plays for most teams.

That in itself is fantastic, but often, the tone of calling out to him is concerning.

It would seem that he cannot mark, cannot kick, and is often out of position.

Jeremy Clarkson, formerly of Top Gear, entered into the controversy in 2012 when he uttered the name in frustration.

The BBC ruled that it was not offensive, but everyday use.

There is a school of thought that will argue that such use of the name is blasphemy, an old word that means to “injure”.

It is condemned in the Bible, especially against the Holy Spirit.

Is this what is going on? No, I think it is simpler than that. Rather than project our disappointment onto another player, it is now common to simply shout a name that is not considered offensive.

How much more fun would it be if we were to try encouragement rather than express disappointment?

I must admit, I always smiled when umpiring if Jesus did something spectacular.

“Ahh, Good Shepherd!”

Play on, Jesus, play on!

Dennis 38 Gisborne Gazette August 2018

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St Paul's Op Shop Jottings ...

L-R: Deborah Francis-Coolen,Mary Duggan, Karlana Santamaria and Maisie Clark upcycle T-shirts.

With the elimination of single use plastic bags now a reality in major supermarkets, it won’t be long until all retailers will have to follow suit and we will all need to bring our own bags when shopping.

With this is mind, St Paul's Op Shop recently held a fun workshop to upcycle preloved T-shirts into handy tote bags.

Our next workshop will be run in August and customers can bring their own T-shirt or use one of ours for a gold coin donation and in no time will have a handy and practical tote bag. It’s so simple to do and there is no sewing involved, just a pair of scissors is needed.

Deborah (pictured) has now made three T-shirt bags and plans to make smaller ones out of her grandchildren’s T-shirts which they have outgrown for them to use as library bags.

To register your interest for our next workshop, pop into St Paul's Op Shop and see the friendly volunteers or call us on 5420 7904.

It will be a very informal morning with tea and coffee provided.

A happy reader, Eric, dropped this in to the Gazette office to share with the community.

Things to be thankful for • The taxes you pay because it means you are employed • The clothes that fit a little snugly because it means you have enough to eat • All the complaining you hear about our government because it means we have freedom of speech • The lawn that has to be mowed, windows that have to be washed and gutters that need fixing because it means you have a home.

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‘Be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.’ 1 Corinthians 1:10 NLT Unity is very important in our lives.

“There’s a legend about a covey of quail that lived in

a forest. The birds were happy there except for their enemy, the quail catcher. He would imitate their call, and then when they gathered together he’d throw a net over them, stuff them into his hunting basket, and carry them off to market. Finally a wise old quail said, ‘Brothers and sisters, I have a plan. When the quail catcher throws his net over us, we should all put our heads into a section of the net together and start flapping our wings. That way we can lift it as one and fly off with it.’

The birds all agreed, and the next day they did exactly that, making a successful escape. When the quailcatcher’s wife asked him, ‘Where are the quail to take to market?’ he replied, ‘When they all got together there was no stopping them!’” – vision.org.au Would love to see you at FaithWorks, all welcome.

Visit http://faithworkscc.com.au or find us on Facebook.

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New members always welcome

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(Gis) 2nd Saturday Robertson Res Rec Reserve ADULT RIDING CLUB (Bullengarook) 2nd Saturday 2nd Wed 8pm Railway Hotel Macedon ANGLING CLUB ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP 1st Mon 1-3pm Woodend N’hood House

BRIDGE CLUB

Mon 12.30, Tues 7.15, Thurs 12.30 St Mary’s Church Hall, Woodend 5420 7595 BUSHWALKING CLUB Various locations Tel 5428 3490 or 5427 0888

CANASTA

CLUB 1.30pm every Mon except first Mon of month Parish centre (behind St Pauls Church, Gisborne) MRH CANCER SUPPORT GROUP last Wed of month CAR CLUB 1st Wednesday 8pm Steam Park, New Gisb CARERS GROUP (Mac Ranges) 2nd & 4th Thurs, 1pm Woodend RSL 5420 7132 (Note: 4th Thurs carers only) COMMUNITY GARDEN Wed 10am Church of Christ Wed & Sat 10am Dixon Field CROQUET CLUB CWA GISBORNE 2nd Monday 10am Gis Secondary College 3rd Tues 1pm & 7pm 662 Mt Macedon Rd CWA MACEDON

DALY RESERVE WORKING BEE 2nd Tues 9.30am Daly Res, Howey St EUCHRE Tues 7.30pm Doug White Meeting Room, 5428 2695 FILM SOCIETY 2nd Wed Woodend Neigh’hood House 5427 2323 4th Wed 7.30pm MRFEC Gisborne FLY FISHING CLUB 2nd Fri 12 noon Gisborne Golf Club FOCUS CLUB FRIENDS of JACKSONS CREEK Working bees 3rd Sun 10-noon

GARDEN CLUB GENEALOGY GROUP GIRL GUIDES GISBORNE SINGERS

2nd Wed various venues 0409 691 525 4th Thurs 7.30 Family Hist Rm, Library Thursdays 5pm Gis Comm Hall Tues 7.30pm Holy Cross PS

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

First Thursday of month 7.30pm

247 Station Rd

MARTIAL

ARTS Thurs from 5.15pm St Brigid’s Hall MASONIC LODGE 2nd Thurs 7pm Masonic Hall Aitken St Wed 6.30pm Sankey Reserve MASTERS AFL MEN’S SHED BARBECUE Last Mon 12.30pm Lyell Street MT MAC & DIST HORT SOC 1st Tues 8pm Horticultural Hall MUFFINS ’N MORE 2nd Tues 10am-noon Uniting Church 2nd Mon, 9.30-11.30am 49 Fisher St MUMS’ GROUP

OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB OLDE TIME MARKET

Sun 9am 1st Sunday

Riddells Rec Res 9am-2pm

PETANQUE

2nd & 4th Sat, 10am behind Caltex service station, Station Rd, Gisborne PHOENIX ART & CRAFTS 1st Thursday 5428 2835 PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC 1st Tues & 2nd Mon 7pm Riddell’s Creek Neighbourhood House PONY CLUB Bullengarook 1st Sunday Rec Reserve PONY CLUB Gisborne 1st Sunday Robertson Reserve 1st Thurs 10am Masonic Hall PROBUS

QUILTERS (Gisb) RAMBLERS

Wed 7pm

Room attached to Gisb Library

Fridays 9.15am Tennis Club Dixon Field 1st Fri 1.30pm Sen Cits Rooms Tues 6.45 for 7pm Gisborne Golf Club, book 5428 4483 by 1pm Mon RUNNING GROUP Tues & Thurs 6pm, Sun 8am Gis Aquatic Centre 1st Mon 2pm Hall at 247 Station Rd 5428 2233 RSL RED CROSS ROTARY

SENIOR CITS (Macedon) Tues 11am SPINNERS & FIBRE GROUP Tues 12 noon

Tony Clarke Res Riddells Ck N’hood House

TABLE TENNIS Wed 7.30pm Tony Clarke Res, Macedon THUNDER SWIMMING CLUB 2nd Sat 5pm Gisborne Aquatic Centre T.O.W.N. Mondays 6pm Gisborne Bowls Club TOY LIBRARY First Wed of month 10.30-11am, third Tues 10-11am, 71 Robertson St & every Sat 10-11am U3A Mondays 10.30am MRFEC 3rd Tues 6pm Sunbury FC ULYSSES GROUP VINTAGE MACHINERY

Working bees 1st Sun of month, 8.30am at Steam Park; Meetings last Friday 7pm at Steam Park

WRITERS GROUP Last Sat of month 2-5pm Woodend N’hood House WRITERS (Scribes & Scribblers) 2nd Tues 10am-12 Riddell N’hood House WRITERS (Dotty Jotters) Gisborne Library YOUNG VOICES

Thursdays 4.15-5.45pm Norma Richardson Hall, Buckland St, Woodend, 5426 4801 or sdggome@patash.com.au

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WHAT ELSE

YEARS AGO

From the pages of the old Gisborne Gazette

Date

AUGUST 1918

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August 3 Four hands on the piano at Kyneton ....................................... 13

A meeting was held at the Mechanics’ Hall, Gisborne, on Saturday night to make arrangements for sending Xmas parcels to the boys at the front. As the time is short, subscriptions must be in by August 14th.

7 Pop-up soup kitchen in Kyneton ............................................. 6 9 Women in business lunch ...................................................... 21 11 Meet the artist at The Gallery ................................................ 14 13 SES recruitment night............................................................ 11

Extracts from Soldiers’ Letters – Xmas 1917:

16 Art Nouveau talk at Kyneton.................................................. 12

A. Bertram writes: “Please accept my very best thanks for the splendid parcel received this morning. Nothing could be more appreciated than the many nice things contained therein. Cigarettes (100), biscuits, pudding, roast duck, fish, chicken and ham paste, sweets and soup tablets. These have been delivered in the front line trenches, where luxuries such as these are not too plentiful.”

18 Blues singer at Macedon Railway Hotel ................................. 12

C. Lock writes: “Dear Mrs. Dixon – I was so pleased to receive a Xmas parcel from the Gisborne residents. I received it last night, and I can tell you it was a happy surprise. The contents are just bonzer. I thank you and all the Gisborne people for not forgetting us lads, and for getting-up a Xmas Parcel Fund. It sets one up a treat to receive news let alone a parcel from his own people. I shall be glad when I get back to Gisborne again, as I am sure you know it is four years since I have been home.

When we left Australia in November 1914, as part of the first Australian contingent, none of us thought that we would be away so long.

But let us hope that we all will be back for next Xmas, and this wretched war will be over.

Well, I suppose Gisborne is still in the same old hollow and as slow as ever but it will do me for a while if I once get back.”

25 Felting workshop at Woodend ............................................... 16

At the most recent Romsey Shire Council meeting, correspondence was received from the Railway Dept. on requests of deputation on the 12th inst. to have the original timetable restored, stating that a tally showed for four weeks an average of 24 passengers per train on the “up” journey and 12 by the “down” morning train, which runs five days weekly, while an average of 38 travelled by the evening train, which runs three days per week. The Commissioners could not alter the present arrangement of 8 trains per week.

Residents of Gisborne have lately been somewhat mystified by the appearance of strange figures flitting through the streets in the late hours of the night, but it has been discovered there is no cause for alarm on the part of householders as it has been ascertained that the phantom-like figures are those of the married men training for the football match against the single men tomorrow on the Island. This event is arousing great interest and there is sure to be a large attendance.

A collection will be taken up in aid of the Soldiers’ Comforts Fund.

18 Show at Bluestone Theatre Kyneton ...................................... 12 21 Author talk at Gisborne Library ............................................. 13 24 Gisborne CWA ‘shop crawl’..................................................... 10 24 Pavarotti: King of the High Cs at Kyneton ................................ 13

25 Genealogy seminar – Victorian Land Records .......................... 8 25 Car boot sale at Montessori School ........................................ 28 29 Table Tennis spring comp begins ........................................... 35

In August 1918 the Gazette reported: On Saturday afternoon the 10th inst., the completion and dedication of an avenue of honour was carried out on the Mile-road, Macedon, where 154 oaks have been planted to commemorate the services of those who have enlisted from the district. The Premier (Mr. Lawson), who was introduced by the President of the Gisborne Shire (Councillor Baillie), planted the first of the special trees in honour of the first man to enlist from the district, Private Arthur L. Grumont. Private Grumont enlisted on August 17th, 1914, and his family is represented at the front by four soldiers. Mr. Lister, M.H.R., after planting a tree in memory of Sergeant George D. Green, who fell at the landing on Gallipoli, the first from the district to make the supreme sacrifice, read the names of those who had fallen. When fully developed, the avenue with its environment of shade and peace and restfulness, would stand as a symbol of the true fruit of victory.

To commemorate the centenary of the declaration of peace to end World War I, the November issue of the Gazette will include a special armistice feature.

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