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Leigh News Volume 42 Number 6
July 2016
An Inverleigh Progress Association publication
“Shelford on a frosty morning�
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WHAT’S ON: 15th July Tennis Club AGM is on at 7:30pm in the Clubrooms. 21th July Blumes Fashion Sales @ Inverleigh Hall from 10:30am. 24th July Stand alone Worksafe Footy Match against North Geelong @ Inverleigh 25th July Farmers Market & Produce Store @ Farmers Daughter, High Street. 20th August Book Bazaar @ Inverleigh Public Hall. 12th November Shelford Primary School 150th Anniversary. Leigh News © 2013, Inverleigh Progress Association Inc. The Leigh News is published monthly (except January) by the Inverleigh Progress Association Incorporated, and is distributed free in the townships of Inverleigh, Teesdale, Bannockburn and Shelford, and the surrounding districts. Letters, comments, suggestions, articles, and reports from readers are welcome whether or not intended for publication. The Leigh News is prepared, assembled and printed by Gardesign of Inverleigh using environmentally friendly materials and distributed by volunteer workers. Circulation:
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Peter’s Editorial I enjoyed my recent shift on the Progress Association Table on Polling Day at the Inverleigh Primary School, meeting many of you locals and putting faces to names. It has been 1 year since I started as Editor of the Leigh News. Thanks to you all for supplying articles and updates. Please keep them coming. As always, we take the opportunity to update the Inverleigh Murgheboluc and Wingeel Local Phone Book whenever an election is held. If you missed adding your current details to the phone book master list, members of the Progress Association will be at the Inverleigh Store for the next couple of Saturday mornings, to update details for anyone who wasn’t able to make it to Inverleigh School on Polling Day. Alternatively, you can fill in the form from a previous edition of the Leigh News, and drop it off at the shop.
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Inverleigh Public Hall 150th Birthday History Notes 17/3/1910 - A letter was received from the IOR (Independent Order Of Rechabites) asking if the Committee would allow the hall to be used for skating. It was decided to leave the matter in the hands of the President and Secretary, who would investigate possible damage and make a decision. 14/5/1910 - Skating would be ‘decidedly injurious to the floor and walls’. Permission denied. 16/7/1910 - Thanks were sent to Mr Alderson for painting the flag pole, to Mr Rowarth for mending the flag and to Mr Miller for adjusting the flagpole irons. (The flagpole and its problems feature throughout the minutes and are still in consideration today, with the current the Hall Committee working on its reerection.) 5/7 /1913 - A request for picture shows at the hall was denied because the Insurance Co. required a guarantee from the Committee,
impossible to provide, that the construction and working of the lighting apparatus would not increase the risk of fire. The committee undertook to find out what was being done in other towns. (Eventually an extra rate was paid to the Insurance Co to enable picture shows to be held in the hall.) 5/7/1913 - It was reported that the illustrated papers were being repeatedly taken from the Library. It was decided, on the motion of Mr McDonald, sec by Mr McCallum, that the matter be placed in the hands of the Constable Sargeant.’ Thank you to the people who have already made donations towards the purchase of 2 seats for the front of the hall. If you would like to contribute to the fund to buy our Hall its 150th birthday present, please contact Christine Windle, Hall Committee Secretary, on 0403 267 286
INVERLEIGH’S TOWN ENTRANCES 6th Update: Full Steam Ahead, and you choose a lettering style!
The Inverleigh Progress Association has decided to begin on the project, and we are full steam ahead, to finish it as soon as possible. We have recently received the generous $5,000 grant from the Bendigo Community Bank at Winchelsea, and are soon to receive @ $10,000 from various Golden Plains Grants. Funding from other sources is still on the agenda, as unfortunately TAC via Vicroads have indicated that Inverleigh Town Entrances won’t be funded through integrating it into a Driver Fatigue Project on the Hamilton Highway. Our highly acclaimed stonemason, David Long is coming down this week, for his 3rd visit to source local stone… Interested in having yours as part of this enduring
landmark? (Let Eliza know asap). Thanks to the 9 landowners who are already keen! Discussions with Council and submissions (including plans and diagrams) to Vicroads are underway. We are still looking for lettering ideas. A few styles for you to vote on were at our table at Election Day in Invereleigh on 2/7/16. This will be finalised before the wall is built (as they need to be built into the wall). If you want to input, (Contact Eliza, asap). Your (the Inverleigh community) feedback and ideas have heavily influenced this project so far, and we continue to welcome your comments. Eliza Peel, (nee Barry) 0438351483 or elizabarry@hotmail.com (On behalf of the Inverleigh Progress Association)
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INVERLEIGH SENIORS WILL BE HOSTING
A BLUMES FASHION SHOW THURSDAY 21st JULY 2016 10.30am @ THE INVERLEIGH HALL ENTRY $5 pp (includes morning tea) ALL WELCOME No need to book, just come along and join us for a great display Enquiries: Joy Gray (5265 1566) Secretary
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Farmer’s Market & Produce Exchange Hosted by Farmer’s Daughter Produce Store
30th July 2016
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INVERLEIGH RSL’s NEW WHEEL As you drive through Inverleigh, visitors and locals are constantly reminded of the contribution and sacrifice local families have made to conflicts and peacekeeping operations for over a century – the memorials at the western end of town, the avenue of honour and the RSL building next to the hall. Until recently only two of the three services were represented outside the front of the RSL – the Navy depicted by a WW2 mine and the Army represented by a 25 pounder field artillary piece. Now the Air Force is represented by a B-24 Liberator wheel assembly.
Although one might think it has fallen from a passing aircraft, in fact it’s acquisition followed an application for a part from an aircraft from Inverleigh RSL to the B-24 Liberator Memorial at the Aviation Museum, Werribee. Sunday 5th June saw the official hand-over of the wheel by David Miller from the B-24 Liberator Memorial at Werribee. Local RSL ladies provided those present with a sumptious morning tea which served as lunch for most of those present while they shared stories of years gone by and hope for the years ahead. As time goes by there is an urgent need for a younger generation to take on an active role in the branch to ensure it’s
continued presence in the district. We were also delighted to have 90 year old Nat Eichler (pictured below) visiting from the Liberator Museum. During WW2 Nat flew in a Liberator as a wireless operator/gunner and has been a driving force in the establishment and operation of the museum for many years.
Having a wheel assembly display is rather unique as most memorials consist of a propeller or aircraft frame of some type so this new display has created much interest and attention from the local community and travellers passing through the township and it now stands as a monument to the RAAF personnel who served in times of conflict alongside our Army and Navy counterparts. Many thanks to Ralph, John, Scotty and various other locals as well as the team who went to Werribee to pick it up and getting it to Ralph and Linda’s for storage. Also a huge thank you to Rhys of RJW Engineering who, for no cost, constructed the steel fabrication to house the assembly. The B-24 Liberator Memorial group in Werribee was formed in 1988 with the stated purpose of “Restoring a Liberator aircraft as a memorial to the 20,000 R.A.A.F. personnel who flew and serviced them during WWII”. Time passed and it wasn’t until 1992 that they discovered a Liberator, Serial No. A-72 176’s fuselage was located on a farm in Gippsland. It had been used as
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a residence for 7 years since purchased in 1947. It was in a sorry state with corrosion, missing parts, trees and shrubs growing internally and blocking access. However this group had a vision that this aircraft would “Become live again” and serve as that Memorial. Today that vision is approaching 95% complete. A search was commenced for the rest of the aircraft components, wings, engines, instruments etc. The undercarriage leg donated to the Inverleigh RSL was found in a lake at Tocumwal, the main training
base for Liberator crews during the war. The wings and fuselage were transported to a hangar near Werribee, generously leased to us by Melbourne Water. The group then began recruiting hangar volunteers, members, sponsors, technical advisers etc. This has resulted in a current membership of about 400 with 35 regular hangar volunteers attending 2 - 3 days a week. In addition to the Liberator we have a partly restored C.A.C. Boomerang and a replica Airspeed Oxford being actively manufactured. The project is unique insofar it is in continual restoration work and the hangar volunteers are only too pleased to show visitors their work and discuss their part in the project. The Hangar was built in 1942 and reflects the atmosphere of that time The hangar is located on the Princes Highway and the corner of Farm Road, Werribee. We are open Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 9.30am until 3.30pm. Entry is by $5 donation (all our funding is by donations). Groups of 20 plus can be catered for outside these hours by contacting the Secretary, Mrs Judith Gilbert, Phone No. 03 9734 0094 or Hangar Phone 03 9731 1263. Thanks to Lyell Reeves from Banno News for his article and associated photos.
St Paul’s Anglican Church
of the worth of the individual, a place of non-judgement and valuing the worth that everybody brings to each other. And we do this recognising that we’re but part of a far “bigger picture” that encompasses all of us. And we struggle honestly to find meaning (and give expression to) this “bigger picture”. That’s one of the reasons we’ve introduced the distribution of the Sunday Address through email. This is a copy of the address that’s given each Sunday as we, as a community, search out the meaning behind the Sunday bible readings that applies to us in this community. Hopefully it’s a gentle way to encourage people to think about the “bigger picture”. If you would like to receive these reflections/thoughts simply send an email to cameocc@westnet.com.au with “Subscribe” in the subject line. There’s also an open invitation to pop in on any Sunday and see what happens! We now have a regular Sunday School session with lots of activities each week including craft activities, so there’s always something to take home. All this takes place at the back of the church so the children stay close at hand. Don’t forget, we meet each Sunday at 9.30am All the best Phil Jacobson Minister, St Paul’s Anglican Church
I’ve often wondered how many people skip sections like this when they see the word “Church”! Probably quite a few!! If you’re still reading, then you’re probably not one of those people but, given the mess we’ve often got ourselves into over the last several years in particular, I can understand why people do quickly move to the next page. Sometimes as a “church” we forget that we’re allowed to be the people that we really are. Sometimes we try to be the people we’re not, and so we become artificial and false. Not a good look by anyone’s standards! And to make matters worse, everyone and their dog sees through it. Within St Paul’s, we’re trying to recreate the good things that sometimes we’ve lost because we’ve tried too hard to be something that we’re really not. We’re actually trying not to talk about “church”, but instead, we are trying to be a place of support and encouragement, a place of acceptance and recognition
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Thanks to Ross Wilson of Shelford and also to Moira Leach of Inverleigh for supplying the figures each month
WHEN: Thursday July 7th - Friday 8th 2016 TIME: 10am to 12 noon VENUE: Thursday Teesdale T.C Friday: Inverleigh T.C COST: $10 per child per day 2 hours of fun and activities, perfect for all ages and abilities. Clinic will be run by head coach of All Court Tennis JORDAN DREW
Regular coaching is done at Teesdale & Inverleigh tennis clubs during school terms after school. Group or private coaching available.
Please contact Jordan to secure your spot for the clinic or regular coaching Phone 0488 944 141 or Jordandrew7@outlook.com
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AUSSIE! AUSSIE! AUSSIE! Citizenship Ceremony for
Dolores Quinlivian 26.6.2016
Today is another chapter in my life’s journey as an “Aussie”.
In 1981, I arrived in Australia for the first time for a one month holiday where I stayed with the Quinlivian family at the ‘Farm’ in Wingeel. I met the intended in-laws and made some wonderful new friends, and did lots of sight-seeing. It was all fascinating and I fell in love with the country and the flexible way of life. Mel and I got engaged on Boxing Day after being pen pals for three years. I then had to return to my home in Borneo, Sabah, Malaysia, as I had to get back to work as a Public Servant working for the Government and we had to do things correctly. My parents and family were so thrilled to hear the
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great news that I had finally made up my mind to settle down, but the only problem was to have to leave Malaysia and my loved ones, then again it’s part and parcel of life. On April 29th 1983 it was time to leave my dad, seven siblings, and friends. All quite difficult decisions but I looked forward to joining my future husband-to-be and new family. Mel and I got married on a cold winter day in June 1983. It was my very special day, and to this day I am so Blessed with everything. The next year Raquel was born and a couple of years later Jason. That made my motherhood life perfect and contented. Over the next 33 plus years I have made lots of good friends and I am truly Blessed. I would like to thank everyone for coming and sharing this wonderful day and also to Liz McDonald for helping me with the papers and forms to fill in, and support all along the way. Thank you Mel , my forever best friend and husband, my two adult children Raquel and Jason, and those who were unable to attend this special event. I am looking forward now to being an “Aussie” officially. Thanks, yours truly, Dolores On behalf of all the citizens of Inverleigh and District, our sincere congratulations to Delores on becoming an official Australian Citizen. You are a much loved member of our communitee, along with your family. Many thanks to Dagmar Cations for the photo above, and to Liz McDonald for her assistance to Delores during the process of citizenship. (Editor) Congratulations to
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THROUGH THE GARDEN GATE Christine Windle, Garden Gate Nursery, Inverleigh
Pruning – Cuts that Count Pruning is a gardening task which helps to shape, renew, invigorate, protect, and promote flowers and fruit. Timing is important, with the general rule being to prune after flowering for evergreen plants and during the dormant winter period for deciduous plants. I love the slash and kerbash that secateurs, pruning saws and long handles cutters provide. I have been accused of going too far when the family looks at a large shrub which is now only a metre high. Others I know are so timid with their pruning that they may as well have stayed inside reading a book. The secret is to make pruning purposeful, so you have a rationale to control your instincts and inform your cuts. Be aware of your plant’s growth habit. Some plants, such as English lavenders, won’t recover if you prune below green growth. Prune lightly from an early stage so that new low growth is constantly stimulated. Other plants, such as Allard’s lavender, produce new growth from old wood and can be pruned low. Never prune a plant below the graft. Some Basic Pruning Tips 1.Use sharp tools and select the right sized implement for the job. Clean tools between plants if there is a risk of spreading disease. 2.Cut out dead and diseased wood and any branches that cross over or rub against others.
3.Lots of shrubs and trees just need a tidy up and a tip prune to promote bushiness. 4.To shape a plant, look for a bud pointing in the direction you want the branch to grow. Cut on a 45˚ diagonal immediately above the bud. 5.When pruning a branch where it joins, cut just outside the branch collar rather than hard up against the trunk. . Large branches need to be undercut so that the bark won’t tear down if the weight of the branch drags it down. 6.Plants can flower or fruit on old wood, new wood or two year old wood. Roses flower on new wood, so prune hard to promote lots of new growth. Peaches and nectarines fruit on two year old wood so cut a third of the laterals back hard each year. Apples fruit on spurs along the trunk and old branches as well as on two year old wood, so the pruning focus is on shape. 7.Prune to allow air and sunlight to penetrate your fruit trees. Prune Citrus trees a metre up from the ground to avoid humidity and fungal diseases. 8.Keep fruiting branches to an angle of about 65 ˚ from the trunk, to allow for the weight of the fruit. 9.Small cuts do not need any wound treatment. It is now generally thought that large cuts do better if left unsealed, allowing the plant’s natural defences to come into play. 10.Winter pruning of fruit trees stimulates vigorous new growth. Summer pruning promotes less vigorous growth and keeps the trees smaller.
We are holding an Orchard Pruning Workshop at our nursery – Sunday July 17th, 9 – 12.30, $35, theory and guided practice with vase shaped trees in our orchard. Morning tea and notes included. Bookings: 0403 267 286. Happy gardening, Christine and Keith Windle, Garden Gate of Inverleigh Nursery, phone: 0403 267 286 info@gardengatenursery.com.au www.gardengate.com.au cnr Winchelsea Rd and McCallum Rd, Inverleigh, 3321
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
TELL US WHY YOU LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE As part of Council’s Events, Marketing and Communications Strategy, we are planning to develop profiles for our towns and communities, and feature one profile in each Gazette. While Council knows Cr Des Phelan a lot about our Shire, we want to hear what you love July is the mid-point of winter, so we’re about where you live – what is special about your approaching the warmer weather! I certainly hope that local area? If people were to visit, what is a must-see our primary producers across the shire have had enough or must-do? Is there a local mystery or mind-boggling rain to help them continue to grow and create products fact people should know? How can new residents get that Golden Plains can continue be proud of. Much of involved in the community? Answer these questions that produce can be found at the Golden Plains Farmers’ and address them to the Communications and MarMarket, held on the first Saturday of each month in Ban- keting team, either by emailing enquiries@gplains. nockburn. If you live in the north of the Shire, it’s well vic.gov.au or posting them to Golden Plains Shire worth the drive to get premium meats, cheeses, wines Council, PO Box 111, Bannockburn Victoria 3331. and more. SHOULD YOU STAND FOR COUNCIL? REGISTER TO ‘HelpOUT’ DURING EMERGENCIES Local Government elections will be held in Emergencies can become overwhelming for October. Golden Plains Shire Council, in conjunction emergency services, who take hundreds of calls from with the Municipal Association Victoria, is holding people volunteering to help. These offerings are a ‘Stand for Council’ briefing sessions which are all testament to our community spirit, however can be about helping you find out everything you need to difficult to manage. know about standing for Council and local govern HelpOUT is an emergency volunteer database ment. For example, you could be a Councillor if you that helps relieve some of this pressure – it coordinates are: a list of volunteers who have registered to be contact •interested in improving your community ed in future emergencies. So if an emergency happens, •an Australian citizen people don’t have to call up busy service providers to •18 or over on election day register as volunteers – they’re already registered with •a resident or ratepayer of Golden Plains Shire HelpOUT. To register or find out more, please visit www. Council. volunteeringvictoria.org.au/helpout I encourage anyone interested in standing for Council to attend these useful sessions. You can find out more at www.standforcouncil.com.au
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Battle of the Bands to hit Meredith in September
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Golden Plains’ youth invited to get involved Young musicians are invited to apply for the 2016 FReeZA Push Start Battle of the Bands Competition. FReeZA Push Start is an annual Victorian Battle of the Bands competition for people aged 14-25. It provides fantastic opportunities for young musicians and emerging artists to gain local exposure and live performance time. The first round of the competition will be held at the Meredith Memorial Hall in September. Meredith has played host to the Battle of the Bands since 2012, with over 60 musicians having competing in the competition this time. The top band gets a great opportunity as the event is supported by the Meredith Music Festival. In competing, bands have the chance to win a spot in the Moomba Festival line up. The Battle of the Bands competition is organised by a local group of dedicated young people who make up the FReeZA Youth Development Committee. Young people aged 14–21 are welcome to join the team and help organise this fantastic event. Participants will learn from music industry professionals to gain the adequate skills necessary for organising the competition. The first meeting will be held at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre on Thursday 14 July from 4.30pm – 6.30pm. Musicians and other young people can apply to be involved in the competition, or join the FReeZA Youth Development Program, by visiting www.goldenplainsdigital.com.au/youth-blog For more information contact: Sarah Dalton, Golden Plains Youth Development Officer on 5220 7111 or email youth@gplains.vic.gov.au
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JULY 2016 CALENDAR
This months calendar picture shows a team of Australian draught horses about to plough a field ,sometime in the early 1900s. In the early days of settlement,horses were brought to australia to do various tasks in a variety of conditions particularly stock and cart duties.Bullocks were used for heavy duty work up until the gold rush when the development of the agricultural industries and the need for faster load movements (bullocks are very slow ) made horses a more popular choice. The Australian draught horse was developed over the years by the the selective breeding of different horses,from Clydesdales, Shire, Punch and Pecheron work horses also including lighter horses that were more suited to Australian conditions and soil types .The breed was accepted and are still bred today and are commonly used in ploughing competitions and still do work
on some small farms.The Austalian draught horse worked the land from about 1850 to 1950(over 100 years) by which time tractors, developed during the war years, became diesel powered and cheaper and easier to use and eventually replaced all work horses on most farms in australia. A few years back my wife and I had the memorable pleasure of seeing a team of Australian
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small field next to the road. The ploughman only had a couple of commands to the lead horse which the others followed. When turning ninety degrees each individual horse had to pace itself accordingly , with the inner horse almost at a standstill with the outer horse going at quite a pace.The other striking thing was the jingle of the harness and the occasional voice command was all that there was to hear. The development of the steam engine provided a reason to compare the out put of horses with that of engines that would replace them . A metric horsepower is the force needed to lift 75 kg, 1metre in 1second and is equal to 735.5 watts and although a horses output can be draught horses ploughing a field in a lot higher it was worked out that Masons Road between Bannockover a sustained period this would burn and Inverleigh. We were trav- be a correct value, the horsepower eling back from shopping when we rating is still used today for the modstopped the car and watched amazed ern engine. as this team of six horses worked a prepared by Tony Morgan.
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SHELFORD PRIMARY TAKES ATHLETICS TITLE SOVEREIGN HILL EXCURSION
Recently our whole school went on an excursion to Sovereign Hill in Ballarat. After some exploring upon arrival, the staff took the children to the Education Centre for a trip into the past, while the parents had coffee. We also took part in mine tours, 1850’s style bowling, a lolly making demonstration, candle dipping, and the obligatory visit to the confectioners. This is important in laying the foundations for our 150th celebrations in November. My thanks to all of the parents who accompanied us and helped to transport the children.
On Friday the 3rd of June the whole school went to Sovereign Hill for a school excursion. When we arrived we made our way to the Education Centre and had the opportunity to dress up in olden day clothing from the Gold Rush era. We were also shown how people
lived during the gold rush days. We were given a demonstration of how clothes were washed using a wash board and how they were dried using a wringer. Following this class we made our way to the gold panning. We found lots of specks of gold. I was a little disappointed as I was hoping to find a gold nugget and become rich! Charlie, Grade 5 On Friday the 3rd of June the whole school and parent helpers went to Sovereign Hill. Everyone went on the Red Hill Mine Tour. When we visited the Red Hill Mine we saw the second biggest gold nugget in the whole world which was found in Australia. The first biggest gold nugget was also found in Australia. After we finished in the Red Hill Mine Tour we went to the stream to gold panning. Almost everybody found specks of gold. Maddy, Grade 4 On Friday the 3rd of June the whole school travelled to an amazing place called Sovereign Hill. When we arrived our first visit was to the Education Centre where we dressed up in olden day clothes and were shown the way people lived back in the gold rush days. We learnt lots of incredible facts. We travelled to the “Trapped” underground mine tour on a tram. My best friends Joh and Charlie and I sat at the very front of the tram. It was tremendously dark. We learnt how the mine collapsed and filled with water underground. Only 5 people survived and they were trapped underground for about 4 days. Then we went off in groups and did our own exiting activities. Stevie, Grade 5
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Lumps and Bumps National Desexing Month
Lumps in dogs and cats occur in all shapes and sizes and in all locations ranging from the skin, mouth, toes and eyelids. Lumps and bumps are more common in older pets, but that’s not to say that younger pets don’t get them. We recommend that you check your dog and cat’s body on a regular basis, this will allow you to become more familiar with your pets body and you will recognize any changes that occur.
Once again, Bannockburn Veterinary Clinic is happy to be involved in the Desex your pet month. During the month of July we are offering 20% off all desexing. Desexing is a day stay procedure. Our Vets operate every week day. Contact the clinic on 5281 1221 to book your pet in for surgery.
Rabbit Facts
If you feel something unusual, notice a new lump or notice that a lump has changed size or shape we recommend that you have it looked at by one of our veterinarians. Although most lumps are harmless it is impossible to tell what sort of lump it is without testing .
What kind of lumps are there? Lipomas - or fatty lumps are probably the most common lump found on dogs and are more common in obese pets. These are benign cancers that grow quite slowly and rarely spread. Warts are more common in older animals and look like a small skin tag. They can be irritating and in some cases require removal. Sebaceous Cysts occur when a pore or hair follicle gets clogged. These are swelling filled with a creamy matter. Normally it will gradually get smaller until it goes away completely. If the cyst suddenly grows very large you need to seek veterinary attention. Histiocytomas are a red button like lump that are usually found on young pets. They usually go away as rapidly as they appear but we recommend you have any lump checked.
Rabbits can be easily house trained to use a litter tray! It is easier to house train a desexed rabbit. Rabbits have teeth that continually grow throughout their life, poor diet can often result in their front teeth becoming overgrown. Rabbits have good night vision They can see things to the side, behind or above them without even moving their heads.
Mammary Tumours are amongst the most aggressive foms of cancer. In most cases surgical removal of mammary tumours are advisable. Mast Cell Tumours are a type of cancer that can take on many different appearances. It is difficult to tell if and when they change from a benign cancer to a malignant cancer, so all mast cell tumours should be removed.
Types of Cancers Benign - Benign lumps may grow bigger but not spread. These growths can cause problems if they continue to grow, such as restricting movement. Malignant - More aggressive lumps which grow and can spread through the body, affecting organs such as lungs and liver. Malignant growths must be removed before they spread.
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Diagnosis - You can not tell if a lump is cancer, just by looking at it. Our veterinarians will examine the lump to see if they think it is suspicious. Some cancers make animals unwell - if your pet has a lump and shows signs of illness it is important for you to mention it to our vets. Fine Needle Aspirate - Using a fine needle our vets obtain some cells from
the lump to examine under a microscope. This will help rule out different types of lumps such as an abscess, a fatty lump or cyst, or a solid mass. This procedure can be carried out without sedation and is not invasive. When a solid mass is suspected we recommend a biopsy be performed under general anaesthetic and the sample be sent away for analysis by a veterinary pathologist. If the mass is malignant, our vets may want to make sure there is no sign of spread and to do so they may need to take a radiograph or perform an ultrasound examination.
Treatment - Many lumps, even if cancerous or malignant, can be surgically removed and cured, whatever the age of your pet. With any lump it is best to have it seen as soon as possible, as even harmless looking lumps can turn out to be serious. Another reason for urgent attention is that a small lump is much easier and less invasive to remove than a large one. In all cases, early detection and diagnosis is the key to planning the right treatment.
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Domestic rabbits normally live around eight to ten years. When a rabbit is very happy, it expresses its joy by jumping up into the air, twisting and flicking its feet and head. This movement is known as a binky! Rabbits have good memories and get to know where everything is in their territory Rabbits use their long ears to pick up sounds from every direction and can hear in two directions at once!
Rat Facts
Rats take care of injured and sick rats in their group Rats have excellent memories. Once they learn a navigation route, they wont forget it. Rats make happy laughter sounds when they play. Rats’ tails help them to balance, communicate and regulate body temperature. When happy, rats have been observed to chatter or grind their teeth. This is often accompanied by vibrating eyes.
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Last month’s Leigh News had an article from Andrea Bolton describing her recent experience with a Motor vehicle accident that happened near Common Rd on the Hamilton Highway. Her comments and actions on the day are an insight as to what you might be faced with at any time while being a road user or just being near a road. As road users and community members we try to help were we can to the best of our abilities and often it is in those critical first moments when lives can be saved or disasters adverted by the actions of people who are first on the scene. Andrea is one of these people and as a community we should be grateful that she got involved and helped where she could. If I might add just a few points that will help people understand what happens at incidents like this when the emergency services arrive. The first thing to do when confronted with an accident is call 000 and try to give an accurate description of what you can see, but more importantly an accurate location so that Emergency services know where to go. Streets, roads or property numbers are ideal. Once Emergency services arrive, and it might take a while depending on where the accident is located, they will set up a control point and delegate an incident controller. This could be Police, Fire or SES.
They then work out what is required in the way of Ambulance, fire or Police and traffic management, The likes of Defibrillators are often carried in emergency services vehicle’s. Not all but some, and the incident controller will be aware of these types of equipment and where they are located. They also work out the best way of dealing with the clean up and what other agencies might be needed such as power or water. The main thing when helping is not to become an accident victim yourself and accident scenes by their nature are unsafe and unpredictable, so please try and assess if what your about to do will endanger you or place you in a situation that you cannot cope with. Leaking fuel, sparking or smoking cars, injuries to people possibly involved are examples. If you think that it too risky then stay clear and inform the first Emergency services on scene with what you have observed and it should make it easier for them to do their task. Overall we have great support from the public and there have been many examples of these people who helped early on at an accident have made a big difference to injured people and informed us of potential hazards. Thanks for your support and hopefully we won’t see any many more like this. From Inverleigh Rural Fire Brigade, Ewen Peel. Secretary
If you have an iphone, go to the App Store and add Emergency Plus. This Application gives you quick access to emergency phone numbers and will connect you with one tap on the screen. It also has the added advantage of giving you your GPS location, which you can pass on to emergency to provide a quick and accurate location of yourself and the incident you may be involved with. It’s Free, so do it now! Peter Trevaskis (Editor)
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INVERLEIGH HOTEL SPORTING & SOCIAL CLUB UPCOMING EVENTS JULY 10TH AGM All welcome. Current Members and New Members.
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St Pauls Surprise Shop Inverleigh
For the month of JULY, ORANGE & BLUE tickets will be ½ price, so come on in and grab some awesome bargains. Closed School Holidays except SATURDAY All donations can be left at the shop door or during opening hours. OPENING HOURS: Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 9am – 1pm Come follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ St.PaulsSurpriseShop
TEESDALE MECHANICS INSTITUTE (Formerly Community Hall)
Behind the CFA Building Main Road, Teesdale
FOR ALL YOUR HIRING NEEDS Hall, Meeting Room, Kitchen, Tables, Chairs & Crockery.
For bookings, phone Dale on 5281 5486 or 0428 386 724
Lions Club of Inverleigh Leigh Valley
We are now collecting newspapers for recycling. Papers can be left at the Town Hall on Mondays or pick up can be arranged by calling David on 0429 958 769 during business hours or 5265 1102 after hours. All proceeds from the paper collection go to local projects. As this is a new initiative for our club, community help would be greatly appreciated. Any further questions can be directed to David on 0429 958 769 or dave@ grantsautodismantlers.com.au
WHO CAN I TALK TO? 24 Hour telephone counselling ANONYMOUS CONFIDENTIAL IMMEDIATE
Phone 13 11 14
LIFELINE
Justices of the Peace
Mr A. F. Helyar
10 Knowles Crt, Bannockburn Ph: 5281 1798
Mrs E. McDonald
47 High Street INVERLEIGH Ph: 5265 1270
Mr Keith Windle
50 Park Street INVERLEIGH Ph: 0429 651 298
LEIGH DISTRICT RIDING CLUB INC A00041565N
meets for rally every 2nd Sunday @10.00am Victoria Park, Park Street, Inverleigh Vic 3321 New Members always welcome for enquiries please contact
President: Nicole Rogers Mob: 0419 549 799 Secretary: Leanne Broad Mob: 0433 403 065 P O BOX 87 INVERLEIGH VIC 3321
TEESDALE PS O.S.H.C. Phone: 5281 5218 BEFORE SCHOOL CARE
7:30 AM – 8:45 AM Healthy Food plus a Fun Program!
*Cooking Club *Art & Craft *Outdoor Activities *Computer Club AFTER SCHOOL CARE
3:15 PM - 6:00 PM
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Anglican Church
CWA
NATIVE HUT NIGHT BRANCH Est. 14th July 2014
Winchelsea every Saturday @ 5.30 p.m.
(Please note change of time for Winter)
38 High Street, Inverleigh Sunday Services 9.30 AM
Come and join us for fellowship, sharing of crafts that members are demonstrating. All ages welcome it is not an “oldies” group.
Rev’d Phil Jacobson 0419 322 385 John Thornton 5265 1256 Bruce McDonald 5265 1270
If you are interested in attending please contact Shirley 5281 5354
LEIGH PRESBYTERIAN PARISH
Inverleigh Shelford Teesdale
“For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord...” (2 Corinthians 4.5)
10 Railway Street, Inverleigh
COME JOIN US
SUNDAY SERVICES Inverleigh 9.00 AM 1st & 3rd Sundays
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
email: inverleighbowls@yahoo.com.au
Inverleigh Hall Hall Hire Contact The Inverleigh Hall Committee promotes the use of the hall and develops and maintains our fabulous community asset. If you would like to become involved by serving on the committee or by initiating activities at the hall, please contact
Bruce & Liz McDonald
0408 567 970
Anakie @ 11 a.m. Sunday (first & Third) Meredith @ 11 a.m. Sunday June (second & Fourth) Special Celebrations : Saturday July 16th Healing Mass and Luncheon Meredith Sunday August 21st Confirmation
Teesdale 11.00 AM 1st & 3rd Sundays Shelford 10.00 AM Only 5th Sunday
for more info visit www.inverleighbowls.org
Inverleigh ( for Bannockburn) every Sunday @ 9 a.m. except the last Sunday of the month which will be held at the Bannockburn stadium adjacent to the school. 1st Sunday of the month is Family Mass followed by produce stall and morning tea.
10.00 AM 2nd & 4th Sundays
Bowls available for Social or New Players
Please call Helen on 5265 1023 or 0411 046 528
ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PARISH St. Joseph’s Parish Meredith Mass times for June
This branch meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at Teesdale Primary School, Mudbrick Building, cnr Main Road and Sutherland Street. Teesdale.
New members WELCOME for Pennant on Tuesday & Saturday (school friendly hours) Season starts September thru to March
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For further information: Preaching Minister, Rev. Willem Vandenberg
PH: 0437 846 455. Session Clerk: Neil Mansfield 0405 064 976
Inverleigh Tennis Club NEW PLAYERS WELCOME AGM is on Monday 15th July at 7:30pm in the Clubrooms.
General enquiries: Catherine Campbell 5265 1501 or 0488 651 501 or Cam Parke 5265 1145
INVERLEIGH CFA DRIVERS ROSTER Members who cannot make roster please let officer in charge know. 4th July
J.Hamilton
E.Peel
M.Fry
N.Everett
11th July
J.Cook
J.Alexander
C.Holman
A.Melican
A.Everett
18th July
G Wishart
G.Guinane
D.Fenwick
M.Wilson
B.Pearce
25th July
A.Collins
R.MacDonald A.Fry
S.Cook
M.Hicks N.Wilson
1st August
G.Morgan
A.Shelley
N.Wilson
J.Holman
P.Jacobson
8th August
D.Neville
R.Wilson
E.Peel
N.Wilson
T.Cook
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PERSONALISED SERVICE 24 HOURS
NOW AVAILABLE 8 seater maxicab, plus wheelchair access
Meredith and District Motorcycle Club
Looking for a safe and fun place to ride your dirt bike or somewhere to take the kids to ride there’s look no further than Meredith and District Motorcycle Club or MADMCC for short. We meet the 3rd sunday of every month for our ride day (NO RACING AND NO QUADS / 4 WHEELERS)
We have 2 tracks: 1 that is set up as a motocross track that is marshalled and we also have a smaller flat track for kids/beginners to learn to ride. St Johns is in attendance as well as a canteen. For more information please head over to our Facebook page MADMCC or call 0415 503 869.
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GOLF RESULTS MAY/JUNE 2016 28th May- Men- Stableford R. Keane 33pts, B. Gibson 32pts, D. Brown 30pts N.T.P. 15th R. Keane Longest Drive O/65yrs D. Cuttler 1st June – Ladies, 3rd Rd silver Spoon & 2n3 Rd Mona Mcleod Broach- Stroke D. Nicholls 84-12-72, D.Morgan 101-2279, S. Holmes 93-13-80, L. Richardson 98-17-81 N.T.P. 3rd J. Barrass, 15th D. Nicholls, Putting D.Nicholls 23 putts. 4th June Men-Par S. Hondow +2, I. Page -1, D. Mather -2, NT.P.3rd S. Hondow. Longest Drive D. Mather.
8th June Ladies-Elsie Walsh Memorial 4BBB S. Holmes & L. Johns 44pts, H. Gaylard & G. Stevens 30pts. N.T.P. 8th D. Humphryis. 11th June Men-Stroke B. Gibson 97-18-73, S. Wemyss 86-9-77, P. Jenkinson 94-15-79 N.T.P. 8th J. Nicolle, Longest Drive J. Nicolle,O/65yrs T. Lee 15th June Ladies-Medal Day- Stroke H. Gaylard 120-39-81 c/b L. Johns 101-20-81 c/b J. Barrass 97-16-81. G. Stevens 120-38-82 N.T.P. 3rd D. Nicholls, 8th G. Stevens, 15th L. Johns. Putting D. Nicholls 25. Best Gross D. Nicholls 95. Medal Winner- Play Off next week
17th June Ladies Rose Bowl Day. Teams of 4 Stableford Winner Skipton 83pts, R.up Clifton Springs 80pts. 18th June Men-Stableford S. Wemyss 35pts, R. Lymer 29pts, R. Keane 26pts. Longest Drive R. Lymer O/6yrs T. Lee 22nd June Ladies Stableford. A.Waayers 27pts c/b S. Bruenjes 27, L. Richardson 26pts, J. Barras 25pts. 25th June Men-Medal Day Par. R. Lymer -2 c/b S. Wemyss, -2, J. Nicolle -5 Longest Drive S. Wemyss O/65yrs R. Keane.
INVERLEIGH CRICKET CLUB UPDATE With July kicking in it is that time of the year we start to prepare ourselves for the upcoming cricket season. At our recent AGM we have elected a new committee. With some of the old faces still helping out it is great to also see some new faces on board as well. Marcus Warton will continue as president for the upcoming season. Sean Justin has taken over the Vice Presidents role. Donovan Convery-Oborne continues his great work as Secretary as well as Gail Platt also continuing her role as Treasurer. Scott Bell has stepped up to take on Junior Co-Ordinator for the upcoming season and Daniel Reid, Jack Purcell and David Peel are the general committee. David has also been appointed senior coach/ captain for the 2016/17 season. As a club at this stage we will be fielding a 1st XI side as well as a second side which will participate in the one day competition. Plans are already underway for some pre-season training sessions with two already booked for Sunday July 31st and Sunday August 7th at 11am at North Geelong Indoor Centre.
All current players are expected to attend the first session and any new players are more than welcome to attend. Information in regards to junior cricket will begin to filter through in the coming months, but on the back of a strong junior program in 2015/16 we are hopeful of continuing along that path. David will be stepping down as Milo Cricket Co-Ordinator for the coming season due to coaching commitments and with having 40 plus participants last season it would be a real shame to see this program unable to be run. This is a great opportunity for a few parents to help out and ensure the program continues on. Please contact Scott or David if you are interested in helping out. We must finish by thanking our sponsors for their support: Stockdale and Leggo Bannockburn, Golden Plains Supreme Meat, Inverleigh Farm Supplies and Ray Goodman Transport. Any information regarding the upcoming season (junior or senior) can be found by calling the following people. Marcus Warton (President) 0400 199 309 David Peel (Coach) 0424715834 Scott Bell (Jnr Co-ordinator) 0409 260 055
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FOOTBALL & NETBALL
“NetSetGo”
The girls have enthusiastically participated in a variety of fun activities during the past nine weeks, building friendships with other girls within our community and becoming both stronger and confident in their ability to throw and catch a ball. Our last NetSetGo will be on Wedesday 13th of July. I would like to thank Sarah Goodman, Simone Brown, Tia McEwan and Lucy Haintz for their assistance in making this program a success. Niomi Haintz
FOOTBALL REPORT The Under 10’s and Under 12’s have been playing well during this last month. There is no ladder to show their progress, however they have been performing at their best. When the Under 10’s have a win, the club song is sung very enthusiastically, putting the AFL Teams to shame. The Under 14’s are on top of their ladder and going along quite nicely in their division. The Under 18’s are back in the competition after 3 years unable to have a team and have had a couple of wins so far. The team is made up of quite a few players younger than 18, as Inverleigh are not able to form an Under 16 side this year. Congratulation to these younger players for standing up to the plate in this higher division.
Senior’s and Reserve’s are on top of their respective ladders (on percentage), with Bannockburn a very close second. The next matches will be played against Bannockburn, with the winner being rightfully the top placed side. This year, Inverleigh have been lucky to be selected to host the AFL Victoria/Worksafe Game of the round on July 24th (round 15). Please note the change of the date to Sunday 24th July. This day is sure to be a huge day with AFL personalities and a special kid’s area to enjoy the fun AFL Activities. More details to come in the next week’s footy record. Good luck to all teams playing.
GO HAWKS!
report by Kevin McDonald.
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LANDCARE LANDCARE LANDCARE LANDCARE LANDCARE Community Tree Planting Event in Inverleigh – 31st July 2016 Come and join us to plant some trees on the Leigh River in Inverleigh (behind the shops) for National Tree Day on Sunday 31st July. Everyone is welcome, including kids. We will meet in the park near the BBQ area at 10.30am (the opposite side of the main road from the Hotel). We will finish up around lunch time and have a hot cuppa and a bite to eat in the park. All equipment will be provided – you just need to bring yourself, warm clothes and sturdy shoes. We will also get a chance to chat with Damian Baker who has been involved in planting trees and controlling weeds along this stretch of the river for several years. The event will be hosted by the Leigh District Landcare Group in conjunction with the Open Space Committee of the Inverleigh Progress Association.
If possible, I’d appreciate it if you could let me know whether you are coming (contact details below)
Elissa Ashton-Smith Facilitator, Geelong Landcare Network 23 High St, Inverleigh, Ph 0438 525 502, Email geelonglandcarenetwork@gmail.com
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CAN YOU HELP cut the Inverleigh Public Hall lawn? We are looking for volunteers willing to go on a roster to help keep the hall lawns neat and tidy. Tasks include mowing and neatening. This generally takes one to two hours. If you could find the time to help out once or twice a year, please contact : Geoff Towne on 0481 349 535.
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COUNCIL HOSTS ‘HOW TO’ SESSION FOR ELECTION HOPEFULS Golden Plains Shire Council will host two public information sessions for residents considering standing for council in the upcoming elections. Golden Plains Shire Council Chief Executive Officer, Rod Nicholls said that standing for council is a relatively simple process, but can be daunting if you’re
not certain what is required or how to nominate and campaign. “The information session will outline the roles and responsibilities of a councillor, describe the election process, and provide useful advice for getting elected. “I strongly encourage any
TEESDALE TOWN CLUB (Take Off Weight Naturally)
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residents contemplating standing for election to attend these information sessions,” said Mr Nicholls. The information sessions for prospective candidates in the general elections for Golden Plains Shire Council will be held on Tuesday 19 July from 7pm to 9pm at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 27 High Street, Bannockburn, and Tuesday 2 August at the Smythesdale Well, 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale. Speakers from neighbouring councils, and the Municipal Association of Victoria will provide information about the council area, and advice on who can nominate, how to nominate, and what is required of a councillor. A video presentation Q&A with councillors from other municipalities will assist prospective candidates to gain an understanding of what the public will expect of you as a councillor, time commitments, challenges and rewards. These free sessions will include an opportunity for open discussion and questions. For further information, please call Jan Sudgen on 5220 7111. In keeping with Golden Plains Shire Council Privacy Policy, all enquires will be treated in the strictest confidence.
TREEHOME NURSERY Supplying indigenous & native plants for 30 years Plants for landscape restoration, farm plantations, small acreage and gardens
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Come and join us for a fun relaxing day at
Art Rocks Artists Retreat 199 Teasdale Road, Inverleigh on Saturday 9th July
Learn how to make a felted scarf using merino wool and silk. Cost is $180 with all materials supplied. Choose your own colours.
Arrive from 9.30am for a 10 o’clock start and finish at approx. 4pm. Bring 2-3 old towels. A light lunch will be available for $15.00 Over night accommodation can be arranged if required.
Tutor - Valerie Clements is from Shepparton and has received several awards for felting and painting. Contact Ade Loe Mob 0417522010 to book your place. Numbers are limited to 6 people
West Vic Grain Services help achieve the best net return per tonne. WVGS saves you time so you can get on with farming: Ascertaining the Best Indicative Daily Grain Prices Providing you with Comprehensive Daily & Weekly Grain Market Reports Securing all trades with contract & completing any required paperwork If you are interested in enhancing your bottom line - GO TO: www.westvicgrainservices.com.au OR CALL US on 0428640555
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www.goldenplainsmc.com.au 59 Geelong Road, Bannockburn Phone: 5281 2320 Our Doctors Dr Mina Gurgius (Male GP) He is a current examiner in the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. He is a highly qualified GP with several subspecialties. Dr Priyanthi Perera (Permanent Female GP) Dr Priyanthi has a Diploma in Child Health (university of Sydney). She also has a special interest in Women’s Health & Skin Cancer. Dr Sharmi Sureshkumar (New Female GP) Dr sharmi has a thorough experience in both hospital and general practice settings, although her passion lies with general practice.
Dorevitch Pathology is onsite Monday to Friday, hours: 8.15am-1.15pm. Visiting Cardiologist &Allied Health Services Onsite: Podiatry, Physiotherapy & Dietician are available onsite. Online Appointments available via our website (Book at your convenience!). **** NO OUT OF POCKET FEES For ALL General GP Consultations ****
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INVERLEIGH A relaxed and friendly playgroup for children aged 0 to 5 years Toys, climbing frames, a weekly craft activity & an excursion each term
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WHERE: Inverleigh Public Hall 75 High St, Inverleigh WHEN: Wednesday 9.15 - 11.15 COST: $3 a family per session and a piece of fruit to share Phone: 0415 503 869
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TEESDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL Staffing announcements As we come to the end of the term, there are a number of staffing announcements to acknowledge. Year 3/4 teacher, Caitlin Longmire, has been successful in gaining a new contract at our school till the end of the year. Caitlin is a highly regarded staff member who is delivering a quality program to her class. Deb Smith has been appointed to a role in Year 1/2 as an Integration Aide till the end of the year. Deb is well known to many parents, as she is already working in the Out of School Hours Care program and the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program. Reading Recovery teacher, Karen McKenzie, has completed her contract at mid-year. Karen has worked in a part-time role and we thank Karen for her contribution to support improved learning outcomes for individual Year 1 students. In Asian Studies – Japanese cultural program, Education support staff member, Kanako Moroney, decided not to take up the new contract offered. We thank Kanako for her previous support of the program. Japanese teacher, Olga Fox, has agreed to continue in her teaching role with us, every second Monday. Out of School Hours Care Coordinator, Renae Fatone, begins her Maternity leave at the end of term. We wish Renae and Ash every happiness as they await the arrival of their baby. We are pleased to announce that Melanie Linguey has been appointed as our Out of School Hours Care Coordinator for the remainder of the year. We welcome Melanie to the role and I’m sure parents utilising the service will make themselves known to Melanie. Integration Aide, Helen Daffy, will be concluding her contract with us the week after the term break. Helen has been working since the start of the year, two hours a day in the 3/4 class, supporting a student with additional needs. We thank Helen for her time with us. All of the above staff have added to the quality of our learning environment. School, like all organisations, is continually evolving and changing to address new needs and funding. We thank all staff for their continued efforts. Student Led Conferences Student Led Conferences (SLC) were held during the last week of term. The SLC, together with the mid-year reports, provide a strong framework to know where your child is progressing in their learning. Teachers and students look forward to the SLC as an enhanced opportunity to have a shared discussion of your child’s learning progress. Sporting in Schools extra curricula activity – Term 3 The Sporting in Schools clinics provide a wonderful opportunity for our students in Years 3-6 to participate in a free, four week sporting skill program. This year we have been fortunate to have accredited coaches in Soccer and Gymnastics conduct the programs. The term 3 Sporting in Schools program is the last for the year as schools are only eligible to apply for three terms. Our term 3 Sporting in Schools clinics will be Hockey.
Werribee Mansion Report from Year 3/4 In Humanities, 3/4 have been learning about the history of everyday life in Australia. On Thursday the 16th of June we visited the Werribee Mansion to see how the Chirnside family lived in the mid- 1800s. We explored the farm yard, lake and grotto, had a tour of the mansion and did some hand washing in the laundry. It was great to see how different life was in the 1800s!
If you would like to know more about our school, please phone us during school hours on 5281 5218 or head to our website at: www.teesdaleps.vic.edu.au • It’s not okay to be away, except when it’s school holidays! • Don’t forget to visit The Mudbrick Café next term! • A safe and happy term break to all families!
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Directory of Clubs, Services and Organisations Below is a directory for clubs, organisations and services operating in Inverleigh, Teedale, Shelford and surrounding areas. If you are interested in obtaining further information about an organisation, please feel free to ring and have a chat with them. Any club or organisation who wishes to be listed, please forward details to us and we will include your listing. We would also appreciate being kept up to date with contact details
INVERLEIGH AREA Bellarine Harness for Pleasure Club Pat, Phone 5264 5235 Inverleigh Bowls Club Pres. Des Joyce 0419 295 966 Sec. Peter Trevaskis 0407 100 791 Inverleigh Cemetery Trust Des Guinane. 5281 1474 Inverleigh Cricket Club Pres: Brad McKenzie. 0417 005 922 Inverleigh Playgroup Nicole White 5281 2184 Sandrine Erwin 5281 1972 Inverleigh Riding Club Leighdale Equestrian Centre Suzanne Mowat. 5265 1302 Inverleigh RSL Sub-Branch Pres. Malcom Johns. 5281 5253 Leigh District Landcare Group Sec: Maxine Campbell 5265 1210
Shelford Progress Association Pres: Marilyn Biddle 5281 3284 Sec: Gail Rose 5281 3368 +
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Before and After School Care from 7.30am to 8.45am. 3.15pm to 6pm Teesdale Primary. 5281 5218
EMERGENCY Police, Ambulance, Fire, SES
Leighdale Equestrian Centre Robyn Grixti Ph 5281 5290 or Melinda Spiller 0413 648 012
LifeLine 5222 2233 or 13 11 14
Leighdale Pony Club Inc. Pres: Tom McCann 5265 1169 Sec: Sue Moran 0437 914 454 Teesdale Branch Liberal Party Charlie Hartup 5281 5222 Teesdale Cricket Club Alister Woods. 0439 395 456 Teesdale Pre School Mandy Bartlett. 5281 5488 Teesdale Sporting Complex Mrs Kay Hower. 5281 5389 Teesdale Tennis Club Mrs Judy Evans. 5281 5328
Victoria Park Reserve Bookings, Narelle Bogle Ph: 0438 034 313
Teesdale Community Hall Dale Smithyman 5281 5486
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Teesdale TOWN Club (Take off Weight Naturally) Jan Pope Ph: 5281 51387
Murgheboluc Recreation Reserve. Fiona Inglis. 0421 679 770
Working Sheepdog Club Glenn Agnew 0427 325 905
Shelford Cricket Club Jan Lymer Ph 5281 3217 Heather Rice Ph 5281 3212
Windstorm and Flood 132 500 Controller: Nathan Hansford Mob: 0409 811 138
CWA Native Hut Branch Shirley Wild Ph: 5281 5354
Leigh District Riding Club Leesa Phone 5265 1024
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B’burn Surgery 5281 1481 B’burn Vet 5281 1221 B’burn Taxi 5281 1777 Barwon Water 1300 656 007 Power Failure 13 24 12 Geelong Hospital Accident & Emergency 5226 7564 Golden Plains Equine Vets 0437 467 097 Golden Plains Medical Centre 5281 2320 Wildlife Rescue 0500 540 000 Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service 1800 015 188 Shire Ranger 5220 7111
If you would like your Club or Service included in this directory, or if you need to update any details above, please contact the Editor.
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