Mansfield Courier 150 Years

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We are proud to be your community newspaper and have great pleasure in producing this special souvenir edition to mark 150 years of chronicling your local news.

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Courier ownership partners OVER the years since 1867 The Mansfield Courier has had several changes in ownership.

1867 ‘Mansfield Courier (alias Woods Point Leader) makes appearance’ as announced in Woods Point Times and Mountaineer. July 6 1867. Proprietor Adam Burgess.

1869-72 Courier closes. Mansfield Independent printed in Benalla by John Liston for agent H.R. Tilt Mansfield.

1872 Mansfield Guardian started by John Goodall. Mansfield Independent ceases in Mansfield.

1878 Guardian sold to George Wilson Hall who sold on to Edwin J. Welch in 1885.

(1882 - A second paper, the Delatite Free Press first published.)

1885 Harrie Amor and James Munro bought newspaper and re-adopted The Mansfield Courier masthead (incorporating the Mansfield Guardian and Delatite Free Press).

1895 Partnership dissolved. Harrie Amor sole proprietor.

1929-70 Amor Brothers: (George, Bert, Les, Arthur) following death of Harrie Amor.

1970 Graeme Stoney, Tony and Joan Tehan, and Ed Adamson and families purchase Courier business from Amor Brothers.

1973 Edwin and Gaye Adamson sold to Frank and Kaye Drinkwater.

(Frank was a compositor who subsequently sold to the Tehan and Stoney families.)

1982 Geoff and Carol Heyes bought into the partnership and their share was later purchased in 1986 by Hartley Higgins from the Wangaratta Chronicle when the Heyes family purchased the Alexandra Standard.

(1982 - The March 25 edition comprising 24 pages is largest edition of the paper ever produced, and had 2500 copies printed.)

(1989 - Mansfield Courier moves to current location at 96-100 High St. That same year the November 15 edition ran to 52 pages, the biggest ever. This included a 32 page supplement to celebrate the centenary of the Mansfield Agricultural and Pastoral Society Show.)

1992 Graeme and Helen Stoney sold their share when Graeme entered Parliament.

1996 Joan Tehan resigned as publisher and Tehans sold majority shareholding to Hartley Higgins, Wangaratta Newspapers.

2002 Tony and Joan Tehan sold remaining minority shareholding to Hartley Higgins, Wangaratta Newspapers, which became North East Newspapers.

2008 In September Mansfield Newspapers purchases The High Country Times from Michael Ray and incorporates into the Mansfield Courier.

2016 North East Newspapers changes name to North East Media.

2017 Mansfield Courier celebrates 150 years since its founding.

LARGER PAGES - MORE NEWS: The old printing press installed in the old Courier building at the eastern end of High Street saw publication of the paper from start to finish.

PHOTO: Courtesy Mansfield Historical Society.

LONG TIME EDITOR: Les Amor (above) was owner and editor of the Courier from 1929 to 1970 - he started in the newspaper industry when the Courier - then known as the Guardian and Delatite Free Press - was purchased by his father Harrie Amor in 1885. Harrie is pictured (left) outside the Courier office.

MANSFIELD AND THE HIGH COUNTRY’S LEADING HUNTING & FISHING SUPPLIER MANSFIELD Hunting & Fishing (incorporating The Shooting Zone) has been owned by the Kirley family now for close to 11 years.

“We purchased a business originally based in Benalla because the kids were at the stage of nearing the levels for international shooting,” Mandy said.

“And I had always had an interest in everything outdoors,” she said.

“So it suited us to have a business that worked with sport, pleasure, and activities that we loved.”

Their son Nick went on to compete in world championships

at an Olympic standard.

Mandy said the store has now moved three times – each time to larger premises - to accommodate the growing business.

The staff at the store are currently, Mandy and Shane, Teresa, Nick, and school based apprentice Max Sampson.

With a growing demand on all things outdoors, specialising in fishing and hunting, the store is bursting with clothing, camping gear, and a huge range of rifles for sport and hunters.

The store is located at 17 High Street, Mansfield.

PRINCIPAL OWNERS: Mandy and Shane Kirley have now operated Mansfield Hunting & Shooting (incorporating the Shooting Zone) for 11 years.

BIGGER & BETTER: Mansfield Hunting & Fishing moved some six months ago to new premises at the eastern end of High Street to accommodate a growing business.

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1SPVE UP CF DVTUPEJBOT PG UIF $PVSJFS NORTH East Media as publisher of the award-winning Mansfield Courier, is proud to be the custodian of The Courier as it celebrates 150 years of continuous publishing.

Over the years The Courier has reflected this growing community’s opinions, lifestyles, aspirations, concerns and personalities, and assisted its growth and that of its businesses through effective advertising.

As a fourth-generation family business of over 95 years, North East Media (NEM) is committed to producing professional local newspapers and special publications across the region including for Mansfield and Mt Buller communities.

We have always maintained a local office with local staff to service content, readers, advertisers and the community in general for print and more lately digital products.

Though a traditional community newspaper publisher, the company has responded to market changes in recent years, from new magazines and special publications to launching

websites, apps and digital editions.

NEM’s chief executive officer Edward Higgins said that while newspapers remain a core business, the company’s current and future direction is a news and information provider across a number of media platforms. “Times are changing for major media players across the country and around the world. However, it is encouraging to see local readership and advertising support for our newspapers remains strong,� he said. “I put this down to the fact that our primary focus is on local content rather than more generic state, national and international news which can be picked up from a variety of different publications and websites.�

The company continues to look at ways of improving and updating its operations to better cater for clients’ needs and maintain its longstanding involvement at the centre of the community.

In the recent years NEM has embraced new technology to make its publications more attractive in the marketplace and ensure layout

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ONGOING COMMITMENT: Hartley (left) and Edward Higgins have an ongoing commitment to continue bringing the news to the Mansfield district through readership and on-line.

and printing processes are efficient.

The company’s partnership with PressReader digital subscription service has enabled NEM to offer digital editions via its website and App. This technology and product offering means that readers who prefer to read The Courier digitally can do so on a smartphone, tablet or desktop device.

Despite the increased uptake of people consuming content digitally, NEM remains confident in a bright future for printed products. It continues to invest in upgrades to its high-tech press facility in Wangaratta where the group’s newspapers including The Courier

and Buller News are printed with other special publications and catalogues for clients across the region and beyond.

North East Media would like to thank our loyal Courier readers and advertisers for their support over many years.

The Courier is very much run in trust for the local community and we seek your continued support to maintain this vital service, local employment and assisting growth in local business and services.

We look forward to servicing Mansfield, Mt Buller and the region with a reliable and effective local media for many more years to come.

Some of the people who help bring you the Courier OVER the years the Courier has employed many staff, had numerous owners and have enjoyed the input from hundreds of contributors. The current staff (and some just retired) include those pictured (from back, left) Ken Rainsbury (casual photographer for sport and other events), Geoff Henwood (recently retired after 10 years as advertising manager), Pam Zierk-Mahoney (senior journalist, has currently been with the Courier for more than 10 years, however first joined the Courier in 1992 and has just announced her retirement), Lisa Deeble (advertising representative, joined the Courier staff earlier this year), Steve Vivian (journalist, joined the Courier staff earlier this year), (front) Peter Hunt (journalist – retired earlier this year after eight years with the Courier) and David Mims (casual community writer, first joined the Courier three years ago).

ABSENT: but still part of the team when the photo was taken are Rhyll McCormack (part time journalist, has been with the Courier for three years), Lorraine Bradshaw (front office administration, has been with the Courier for 12 months), Wendy Hunt (casual community writer, has been with the Courier for two years) and Tracey Mahoney (advertising account manager, joined the Courier staff earlier this year). Staff based in Wangaratta are subeditor Denis O’Neil, paginator Melissa Beattie, group editor Jeff Zeuschner, together with the production and printing team.

AWARD WINNERS: Over the years the Mansfield Courier has taken

out many awards for photography, journalism, graphics and advertising.

Pictured are the staff of The Courier following the major prize win of “Overall Excellence�, along with a swag of other trophies in the 1990s (from back, left) Ray Robinson, David Joss, Louise Rudetzki, Eddi Steedman; (front) Louise Jacob, Karen Pirie, Joan Tehan, Paul Dunlop, Irene O’Meara and Greg Hogarth.

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MANSFIELD Courier has been an integral part of the Mansfield Shire since it first rolled off a press in early July 1867, and over the past 150 years it has remained committed to bringing its residents the news – both good and bad.

Unlike days of old when at times a complete broadsheet page would be devoted to one incident eg the Ned Kelly versus police shoot-out at Stringy Bark Creek; The Courier has reported the news through three major wars – Boer War (sometimes referred to as the African War), World War I and World War II. It has seen the development and reported on advancements of such technology as telephone, radio, television, digitals, computers right down to the most modern and efficient mobile phones that are almost an office system in one hand.

The power of the press, if truly unbiased, is a powerful tool within each community.

At the Courier we endeavour to bring the residents of the Mansfield Shire and beyond news that is fair and balanced.

In this special souvenir edition of The Mansfield Courier we highlight the history of ownership, progress of printing processes and some of ‘the news’ covered in that time.

Readers over the years have enjoyed catching up every week on what’s happening around the district with sometimes a little further afield thrown in such as during war times when reports from the fronts were sent home.

Farmers have always been catered for with news on crops, cattle and sheep prices, sales, harvests and updates on farming practices.

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A glimpse back in time... Independent, September 25, 1869: Guardian, February 10, 1870: Courier April 19, 1902

IN the early days of newspapers items of interest were not always separated but news was ‘batched’ together in one article as shown in this item from 1870 – of note though is the authority to commence a school at Barwite.

In this same issue of The Independent (which changed its name to the Mansfield Courier) it is also noted there was quite a lengthy article on the laying of the foundation stone for the Mansfield Hospital which occurred on Wednesday, January 11th at noon. The ‘new’ hospital later replaced the old one in 1932.

The Mansfield Independent MANSFIELD, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1870 Owing to the floods our telegrams of the war could not be delivered.

They will be found in the fourth page. Subsequent floods have prevented other reports reaching us in time for publication. Our readers will readily understand that we cannot control the elements.

The General Sessions at Jamieson commenced on the 27th inst. Mr O’Leary, of Mansfield, acted as Crown Prosecutor. William Donnelly and John Donnelly were convicted on the charges of cattle stealing. Armstrong and Wright were acquitted. The sentence of one month’s imprisonment, passed on Bloomfield at Mansfield County Court, was confirmed.

We are happy to find that the Rev. R. Johnston Snr has succeeded in obtaining the requisite number of scholars and means for forming a common school on the Mount Battery estate. The site selected is a plot of ground at the

White Gate, close to Mrs McLeod’s residence, in the parish of Barwite, which has been kindly granted by Mr. J.P. Rowe on a lease at a peppercorn rent.

During the last few days Mansfield has been visited by several notables, consisting of Sir W. F. Stawell, Chief Justice. The Hon. Mr. Highett, M.L.C., and Mr Smyth, the County Court Judge. They visited the Shire Hall, the Public Library, and the new hospital works, and expressed themselves much pleased with these evidences of our local progress.

The stewards visited Flemington Racecourse on the 25th, and determined to postpone the Sprint meeting for a week.

Messrs Summers, of Melbourne (one a musician) have been committee for trial by the Alexandra Bench for attempting to defraud the Working Miners’ Company, Godfrey’s Creek. Bail was allowed.

Later news to the 2nd October states that Marshal McMahon is not dead, but is a prisoner in Prussia.

Cathy Henry and her Team, who have been caring for the health and wellbeing of the Mansfield and District Community and its many visitors for over 20 years, would like to congratulate the Mansfield Courier on their 150 years of service. “Wonderful achievement, well done!�

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Families navigated a new era

By JOAN TEHAN

WHEN three local families purchased the Mansfield Courier publishing and printing business in 1970 they acknowledged it would involve long hours, close involvement with the local community combined with a strong sense of responsibility to deliver the news with fairness and objectivity.

What the new owners did not foresee was that they would soon be thrust into a printing industry revolution that would supersede the skills and traditions that had been operational for more than 100 years.

Even more unexpected was that a new digital era would emerge within five years of signing the deal.

It was the start of a new era for the Mansfield Courier in every sense.

In the previous 100 years not much had changed in the hot metal process used to produce newspapers universally.

The Courier premises at 11 High Street, Mansfield was a working museum of printing machinery, paperwork and artefacts belonging to that era.

Local farmer Graeme Stoney approached the Courier owners, the Amor family, and instigated discussions after becoming aware of the predicament they faced about the future and wanting to keep the newspaper ‘local’.

He and his wife Helen then approached Joan and Tony Tehan.

Joan was a qualified journalist who had worked with The Sun News-Pictorial and had handson experience with newspaper production and reporting.

Ed and Gaye Adamson were invited to join the partnership with Ed acting as editor.

It became a family affair with all owners having young children at the time.

Settlement was in late 1970 with the transition over Christmas of that year.

“With significant changes in format and production procedures it was a frantic start to a new era in local newspaper production,” Graeme recalls.

The format of the broadsheet Courier was changed to tabloid and the layout was modernised by bringing important news to the front of the paper which traditionally was filled with advertisements.

The first edition under new ownership came out in January 1971.

The families went into the publishing business with enthusiasm and a spirit of altruism, keeping the newspaper ‘local’ and becoming intensely involved with community activities.

Gwen Rutherford, daughter of Bert Amor, continued to operate the temperamental Royal Wharfedale press for the new owners while former editor Les Amor stayed on to write news reports and obituaries, something he did well into his 80s.

Gwen remained on the staff to deliver the newspaper templates for printing in Shepparton and then Wangaratta in later years.

Graeme’s father Eadley was on hand to melt the lead for the type, a skill he learnt as a youngster working in a printing shop.

Joan Tehan’s training had given her practical experience with compositors

HOT OFF THE PRESS: The Tehan and Stoney families were there to see the last letterpress (hot metal) edition of the Mansfield Courier roll off the Miele Press on August 10, 1978. From left, front: Tony and Joan Tehan (holding Elisabeth), Helen, Graeme and Chris Stoney. Back: Kate Stoney, Alison and Caroline Tehan, David and Pop Stoney, Chris Tehan.

working on the stone, supervising corrections and learning how to read type which was back to front in the metal forms.

As publisher for nearly three decades she took responsibility for developing editorial policy of integrity and fairness which came to be recognised regularly with state and Country Press awards.

“When the first paper came off the press each week it was devoured to check for mistakes,” she said.

“If it was serious, the press was stopped, the line reset and replaced with tweezers before tightening it up again.”

In the 1970s the Mansfield district was predominantly a farming community with a sawmilling industry.

Visitors came to water ski on Lake Eildon in summer and snow ski on Mt Buller in winter.

In the early days there were no photos in the Courier but a machine called the Klischograph which was bought second-hand provided many painstakingly produced photos.

1978 marked a giant leap in technology with the purchase of a compugraphic which signalled the end of the hot metal era in newspaper production.

It was a photo typesetter where type went on to film, was processed and pasted on to a page.

It was then put through a waxer ready for offset printing.

This revolutionised the production process and enabled the newspaper to expand in size and quality.

Tony Tehan said he felt proud of the fact that the Courier went offset before many other newspapers, including the metropolitan Sun, Herald and Age newspapers which were bound by union agreements.

When the Royal Wharfedale started to show its age a second-hand Miele Press from Leongatha was purchased in the mid-1970s.

In 1978 it was sold for scrap but

the old historic Wharfedale is still in storage in the railway goods shed.

Working in the Courier in those days required owners and staff to become multi-skilled.

Most staff carried cameras and developed a practical knowledge of developing and printing.

The birth of her fourth child Kate did not prevent Helen Stoney from doing the Courier books and accounts while she was in hospital.

Graeme Stoney remembers driving to Euroa one night when there was a production breakdown, to get the paper out on time.

In 1971 Ray Fraser was the first apprentice to start with the Courier as a printer focusing primarily on the commercial printing section.

Paper deliveries around the town were often done by the owners in the wee small hours, when it was too late for young student papergirls and boys.

One of the most rewarding aspects of publishing a weekly newspaper was the sense of anticipation when people started to queue outside the Courier office waiting for the newspaper to hit the streets.

The Courier office became a hub of activity in the 1980s when it took on the role as the Mansfield Tourist Information Centre. At one stage an office for a travel agency from Benalla operated from the premises.

The filming of The Man from Snowy River by local producer Geoff Burrowes in Mansfield in 1982 was the major trigger for Mansfield becoming a sought-after tourism destination.

These were heady times in Mansfield with many of the locals becoming ‘film stars’.

The township hosted the international premiere of the film which went on to become a box office success overseas and brought many people to Mansfield.

The Courier was given generous access to most of the action during filming and photos taken by owners

and staff and were sought after as souvenirs by visitors for many years.

As interest grew from visitors to experience the high country lifestyle the time was ripe to establish the Mansfield Mountain Country Festival in 1983.

With Joan Tehan the inaugural coordinator, the festival office operated from the Courier office with the assistance of Courier manager, Geoff Heyes.

To celebrate the occasion they compiled a 44-page special edition of the Mansfield Courier capturing the news since 1869.

Mansfield was now on the tourism map and it provided many opportunities for local businesses to expand and develop.

Subdivision in rural farm areas created bush blocks and farmlets that became popular with weekenders seeking the high country lifestyle and escape from the city rat-race.

Recognising a new market the Courier started a regional tourism publication, Mountain Country which was distributed throughout the Upper Yarra and Murrindindi regions.

It won the State Tourism media award in two successive years, 1992 and 1993.

Another seasonal publication, Mt Buller News, was published throughout the ski season covering events and social news from Mt Buller and Mt Stirling Resorts.

Joan Tehan said this put more pressure on reporting and production staff but also provided diversity and opportunity.

“We were fortunate to have many talented staff who displayed exceptional commitment and genuine enthusiasm to be part of the local action,” Joan Tehan said.

“In our early days Louise Jacob relocated to Mansfield to join and lead our editorial team while Paul Dunlop later did his cadetship with us to become one of our newspaper’s outstanding home-bred journalists dealing competently with challenging

and controversial issues without fear or favour.”

A Courier style book was compiled for staff with the help of the late Rosemary Graves who was a stickler for grammar, as well as clarity and efficiency of language.

Irene O’Meara displayed versatility with her wide range of skills in office management, for many years maintaining accounts, records, subscriptions and sales, while also helping to preserve Courier archives in storage.

The 1980s became a golden era for community activity and tourism spinoffs with the resurgence of the arts including the formation of Mansfield Musical and Dramatic Society and the historical society just to name a couple of groups.

Tony Tehan described a vibrance in the community when many innovative ideas became a reality.

In 1992 Graeme Stoney entered State Parliament and sold his share in the business.

Tony Tehan described Graeme and Helen Stoney’s departure from the Courier as a big loss because they had put so much into the business from the start and it had been an exciting and challenging journey together.

“Graeme initiated many of the changes and improvements and was the prime mover in keeping the Courier in local hands. His drive and strong sense of history ensured that the Courier artefacts and documentation were retained,” Tony said.

The Courier received many awards from the Victorian Country Press Association.

These included Local Reporting awards, Best Newspaper, and Journalism Awards, advertising, photographic and layout design.

In 1999 the Courier was recognised for Best Local Reporting for its ‘comprehensive and outstanding coverage’ of the inquests into Jennifer Tanner and Adele Bailey which created sensational headlines throughout the nation’s print and television media.

Joan Tehan, who covered both inquests in Melbourne, said the Courier chose not to sensationalise the reports but opted to provide a balanced and comprehensive coverage of the evidence as an accurate historical record of two tragic incidents.

In 1989 the Courier vacated its historic premises at 11 High Street and moved to the new premises at 96-100 High Street, beside the police station.

It was previously a car dealership then known as Mountain Toyota.

It provided more space with plenty of storage.

With the advent of the digital era and decline in dependence on specialist printing, the printing department was eventually sold.

Elaborate wedding invitations, embossed tickets, invoice books, magazines, racebooks, flyers and booklets were among the items printed on the premises for more than a century.

Now entering its 151st year the Courier continues to thrive as an independent publication in its unique role of bringing local news and advertising to the Mansfield community.

Mansfield Courier 150 years souvenir edition

Country Press Association congratulates the Courier CONGRATULATIONS to the Mansfield Courier on achieving 150 years of providing the Mansfield district with their local news and information.

Regional newspapers remain strong and are a much sought after medium for information because, unlike other media, they remain local and reflect their local communities.

Research shows that regional newspapers like the Mansfield Courier continue to be the trusted source of news and information for local communities, often providing their only access to local news: * Newspaper media reaches 93 per cent of Australians every month* * Newspapers are the most trusted paid medium in Australia, ahead of TV, Radio and Online** * Nearly 8 million Australians read regional or community newspapers*** Victoria is fortunate to have a number of independently owned local newspapers, often operated by a local family with a passion and commitment to their community.

The Mansfield Courier and the Higgins family have not only produced a newspaper to assist the community but have also themselves been integral to the community, its growth and its sense of community.

Regional newspapers continue to evolve and continue to provide news through a variety of formats but one thing remains constant, local newspapers are still the only trusted source of local news and continue to act as the voice of the community.

Best wishes to the Mansfield Courier on this incredible milestone.

Paul Thomas President, Country Press Australia *Source: Emma-Neilson Online Ratings…Nov 2014 **Source: Neilson Global Trust in Advertising & Brand Messages Report…Sept 2013 ***Source: Emma…Nov 2014

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

THIS year marks the 150th Anniversary of the Mansfield Courier.

In this day and age with social media, on demand new services and a virtual plethora of other ways to get your daily fix of news, it is a wonder how our “local” paper has survived, but survive it has; in fact, some would say that it has flourished.

I don’t think there would be too many locals that don’t pick up their copy of the Courier each week and I’m no different, even as mayor.

All aspects of our wonderful community are covered week in and week out and the Courier has its own quirkiness and “spin” on most subjects.

From politics to sport, from agriculture to tourism and everything else that makes our community ‘tick’, the Courier has it all covered.

There have been many local identities and families involved in production of the paper over the years and they all deserve our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the magnificent job they have done to ensure the Courier is relevant to our community.

Well done on a marvellous 150 years, it is a great rural newspaper and one we should all feel proud to be associated with, let’s hope it can go on for another 150 years.

On behalf of the Mansfield community we congratulate everyone involved on a great achievement and wish the Courier a happy 150th birthday.

Mansfield Shire Mayor Cr Paul Volkering (Mansfield Ward) ON the occasion of the Mansfield Courier ’s 150th anniversary I want to offer my warm congratulations to North East Media and all the staff who make the publication possible. The Mansfield Courier is a strong voice in reporting the news, reflecting opinions, aspirations, change and growth in this most beautiful part of North East Victoria.

It is vitally important for any regional member of parliament to work with a strong media. Working with, and being a consumer of media such as the Mansfield Courier each week secures the two-way communication that supports The Indi Way. Strong media enables me to be local, effective and independent.

What will the next 150 years look like? Leadership and strong media will play their part. I’m working with the Federal Government on a plan through the national inquiry into regional development and decentralisation. This will be a visionary plan that will take a wider look at best practice approaches to regional development to take us into the future.

I encourage everyone living in Indi to be part of this Inquiry and make sure the committee hears your point of view. This is the opportunity to ensure our communities continue to thrive for another 150 years and beyond.

Cathy McGowan AO (MHR, Indi) CONGRATULATIONS to the Mansfield Courier on celebrating 150 years of delivering news to the Mansfield region and the High Country.

Strong local news outlets are not only vital towards sharing the story of local communities, but also in strengthening the democratic system by informing locals about what is happening across government.

Whilst other news outlets across the globe are facing extreme pressures in a new era of alternative forms of media, it is great to see local newspapers like the Courier continuing to thrive and provide content for the community and being supported by the community.

I urge all Mansfield locals to continue their support for local news and wish the staff and readership of the Courier every best wish for the future.

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Establised in 1997, the now Stihl Shop Mansfield team of (from left) Ben Jackson, Mark Cronin, Ky Cronin and Bert Maher. Rick Nichols was absent (on an Elgas Run)

Formally known as Mansfield Chainsaw and Mowers, the business was established in 1997 by Rob & Cheryl Purcell and was more recently purchased by Mark & Ky Cronin just over a year ago.

Mark Cronin whose father & grandfather have also owned and worked with mower & tractors said “Having a family history in the industry and the chance to move back to Mansfield the opportunity was the perfect fit”.

“My grandfather started Croydon Mowers and my father had Doncaster Mowers, Mower City Mentone and Yarra Glen Mower and Tractor Centre, so I’ve been around it all my life”.

The Stihl Shop Mansfield covers sales, service and parts for all outdoor products and if they don’t have it they can source it.

Don’t be fooled by the name of the shop they carry a variety of other well respected brands such as John Deere, Masport, Cub Cadet, Rover, Aussie Pumps, Gentech Generators, Trans Tank International, Kanga Farm Implements of course Stihl.

Some of the products include Ride On Mowers & Gators, Push Mowers, Log Spitters, Rotary hoes, Slashers, Farm Implements, Water Pumps and Water Spray Tanks to name a few.

Over the years the shop has become an integral service for those in the town both with commercial and private customers.

Mark and Ky believe that “The community support is so important and because the community support us we support the community back”.

They have already offered sponsorship to many individual and community groups around town and continue to look for new opportunities to help.

Now 20 Years into their story the Stihl Shop Mansfield has become a “Stihl Elite Dealer” one of a handful in Victoria meaning the store has hit the company’s highest benchmark for service, knowledge and product range. Over the last twelve months we have invested heavily in training and have a Stihl Gold Technician in the workshop.

Coming into the spring locals need to be more proactive and prepared for the season ahead so customers can rest assured that the team at Stihl Shop Mansfield will have you covered with all your outdoor power and mower needs.

Mark, Ky and the team at Stihl Shop Mansfield would like to congratulate the Mansfield Courier for 150 years of printing and wish them many more years to come.

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Some eventful news over the years NEWS one day, history the next. While space prevents us from sharing many of the more unusual stories which have appeared in the Mansfield Courier over so many decades, we thought this turn of the century mouse plague; Prince Charles and Princess Anne visit in 1971; Pentridge escapees capture in 1983; and Gaffney Pub fire in 1993 were worth a look.

REPORTED in the newspaper of around the turn of the century was a photograph of some 18 local men following a night’s raid on mice.

The captions simply read: “A night’s raid during a mice plague in Mansfield yielded a 3½ ton catch for a group of local men – Photo Courtesy A. McMillan” – these days if a household has three mice it is considered somewhat a plague. The days of mouse plagues such as these has long been over – with the exception of some large wheat growing areas in very dry spells where mouse plagues are still experienced.

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Driving Mansfield’s history

By DAVID MIMS Wednesday, February 12, 2014

HISTORY can be viewed and told through many different angles and perspectives, particularly when looking at the development of a community.

A town newspaper provides a snapshot of events, personalities, lives and industry that evolves over the decades.

In a similar vein, vehicular transport provides a snapshot of how a community gets around over the ages, and the various fashions and status that a mode of transport reflects.

Mansfield has a rich history of car dealerships and motor businesses stretching back many decades that continues to the current day.

Buckland Motors was a key early player in Mansfield’s motoring history, providing vehicles, mechanical servicing, roadside assistance and parts.

Later on, Buckland Motors became RJ Pullen Motors, run by proprietor Bob Pullen.

On January 1, 1970, the business was taken over by Pat O’Brien (pictured), becoming O’Brien Motors, and for almost 20 years, in an era of huge changes in motor vehicle technology, Pat created the foundations for what are now very successful car

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NEW owners of Mansfield (and Benalla) Toyota have plans to expand the business.

John and Jan McIlroy and family assumed ownership of the business on Friday - almost three months after the former owners went into receivership.

“At Mansfield Toyota it will be business as usual and there are plans to expand,” Mr McIlroy told the Courier yesterday.

He said Mansfield Toyota will be retaining all staff and in fact will advertise this week for

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dealerships in the town.

Pat started with the Holden franchise which he ran out of the building he owned in High Street which is now Benalla-Mansfield Toyota.

In a visionary move, Pat saw a gap in the market for quality four-wheel drive vehicles, and so also acquired a Toyota 4WD franchise, which in those days was separate from the general Toyota cars.

This he set up in what is the current Mansfield

Courier Building, also owned by him at the time.

In addition, Pat had other makes including Honda motors, while also running the local RACV roadside service out of a distinctive orange vehicle, and operated three tow trucks.

Popular 1970 models included Holden Belmont, Kingswood and Premier while Toyota had 4-wheel drive LandCruiser and later Hi-Lux. According to Pat, in 1970 the average price of a new vehicle was around $2500 and a three-speed manual V8 Holden would set you back $2750.

Around 20-25 staff were employed in his businesses which also included a car business in Wangaratta.

Although coming from a farming background, Pat said he always had an interest in things mechanical, and so moved into the car business to which he applied a natural business flair and acumen.

That period from 1970 until 1988 when he sold his business to Graham Willie, saw an era with the biggest changes to the way cars operated.

Pat described the era: “The growth of technology, particularly

McIlroy family take on Toyota Plans to expand local dealership, with loss of Aussie manufacturing to have no impact additional and new staff members.

The team will be headed by Peter Weiss.

Mr McIlroy said there will be some changes made to the dealership but these are to be announced in the future.

He intends to be in Mansfield one or two days a week.

“The dealership is very much a family business,” Mr McIlroy said.

The McIlroy family have been in the automotive business since

1985, bringing 29 years of experience with them.

They own three other dealerships in country Victoria - Delatite ford and Mahindra in Benalla, Jayell Ford and Mahindra in Kyabram and Ovens Ford and Mahindra in Wangaratta.

Mr McIlroy said Toyota’s announcement on Monday that it will stop manufacturing cars in Australia in 2017 will make no difference to the dealership.

“The reality is that we have been through this with Ford (Mr McIlroy also owns Delatite Ford),” he said.

“These manufacturers will make more money without the local arm tearing them apart.”

Mr McIlroy said the cost of manufacturing cars in Australia is beyond competing with imported cars - and believed imported cars give similar quality and range.

“We will all be better off with

Toytoa being imported,” Mr McIlroy said.

“Toyota are market leaders and currently carry the number one spot for sales, and they will not give up that spot.

“From the dealer’s point of view there will be more funds to develop dealerships without having the drag of local manufacture.

“The removal of tarrifs has killed the industry and that started 20 years ago.

“It is a real shame to see it (ceasing manufacture in Australia) happen, but it is like we designed this ending.”

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from around 1986 onwards really saw the birth of the modern computerised car.

“From then on if your car broke down you’d leave it at the roadside and get it towed back to the dealer because likely it wasn’t a mechanical fault but a technology based fix with the new computer chips inside the vehicles.”

Today’s car dealerships in Mansfield owe much to their success thanks to the path forged by the early pioneers, such as Buckland Motors, RJ Pullen and Pat O’Brien, who recognised the need for quality vehicles, and great customer service to locals and visitors alike.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Pat O’Brien passed away on July 2, on his 89th birthday, surrounded by family and friends. We hope Pat’s contribution to this article serves in some small way to honour his memory.

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THE TEAM: Over the past few years the team at Benalla and Mansfield Toyota/Delatite Ford has grown to 10 staff including (from left) Peter Weis, Andrew Bradford, Peter Davidson, Mitch Cowan, Roger Marchetti, Cory McLeod, Wally Armstrong and Lauren Crathern. Absent: Robert Heaney and Natalie Taylor FOR the past 20 years Wally Armstrong has been running and servicing Benalla and Mansfield Toyota (BMT).

With 10 staff, Wally manages the BMT/ Delatite Ford dealership in Mansfield, and he has seen much change in his time with the business.

He has endured through various ownerships and witnessed immense industry change, all the while working for one the world’s most dynamic motor companies.

It’s certainly been enough to keep Wally

on his toes and, in that time, Toyota has become the number one car brand in the industry.

“As well as being number one, Toyota’s market domination has evolved,” said Wally.

The business fell on hard times when natural disasters in the company’s manufacturing heartland of Japan and the Global Financial Crisis profoundly affected dealerships.

It was a tough time for the community, Wally Armstrong remembers, but it

makes the business’s current success feel all the more gratifying.

“When you see the business go into receivership, there was certainly hardship for staff and the community,” Wally said.

“It’s taken us three years of hard work to get out of it and gain confidence.

“There’s been renovations, a new and close knit team, and over the past three years, increased sales.”

With BMT/Delatite Ford’s confidence well and truly restored in Mansfield, the

business has been able to get back to its bread and butter – dealing vehicles to primary producers, farmers and families.

“When you’ve got the two number one 4X4 vehicles on the market in the Hilux and Ranger, we do have confidence going into the future,” explained Wally.

“We have invested strongly in our growth and in our community, and we want to keep growing.

“Toyota won’t just sit on its hands, we will keep getting better,” he said.

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MANSFIELD Plumbing and Mansfield Hot ‘N’ Cold are soon to be on the move!

Plumbing and the services of plumbers have evolved with civilisation – and in particular in Australia plumbing has come a long way over the past 200 years.

Gone are the days when buckets of water were drawn from the rivers and creeks – gone are the days of the ‘long drop’ or pan toilets.

Through modern technology 99.9 percent of

homes are now ‘plumbed’ with modern bathrooms, toilets, laundries, kitchens and en-suites.

Hot and cold running water makes for comfortable, clean and easy living.

At Mansfield Plumbing all services to do with water, sewerage, heating and cooling are to be found with just a simple phone call.

Mansfield Plumbing’s big move will take place in early August and will be situated on the corner of Early and Kitchen Streets,

...moving to be seen” however all the usual friendly services will still be available.

Mansfield Hot ‘N’ Cold is also on the move – to the same address of course – with a new display room and easy parking – right at its front door.

Since commencing specialised heating and cooling sales some eight years ago, the range of heaters and cooling appliances have expanded somewhat.

No longer do wood heaters look like pot belly stoves - they have sleek,

modern, contemporary styles, as well as the more traditional wood combustion heaters.

Modern, free standing or ‘set in the wall’ gas heaters are also on display with friendly staff to calculate for you the size and complexity of your heating or cooling needs.

With Mansfield extremes in climate – cold in winter; hot in summer, what better place to seek out your new appliances than at the Mansfield Hot ‘N’ Cold shop – drop in and see our new premises.

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Recalling the War Years through the Courier pages WARS world wide have played a significant part in the newspaper reporting over the past 150 years.

The Courier, although still in the broadsheet print size published accounts and reports from the fronts of all – starting in the late 1800s with the Boer War then from 1914 through to 1918 for WWI and again from 1939 to 1945 for WWII. One of the most memorable publications was the announcement of the end of WWII which simply read “PEACE! VICTORY!! – Japan surrenders.”

The paper of August 17, 1945 commemorated the ending of this great war and the opening paragraph read: “As we write this on Wednesday, 15th August, 1945, Mansfield, in common with every city, town and village of the great nations of the world, has gone mad with joy, following the momentous announcement by the British Prime Minister, Mr Atlee, that Japan had surrendered under the terms of the Postdam Ultimatum.”

The front page article concluded by saying: “In the first flush of victory it is difficult to analyse our emotions, while to concentrate on our daily tasks is almost a physical impossibility. Two days’ holiday have been declared by our Government, for all but those engage in essential services. We, too, wish to celebrate, and the “Courier ” is being published a day earlier this week to enable our staff to participate in the celebrations.”

The December 29, 1999 Millenium issue of the Courier embellished on the war history and those who went to war, those who came back and those who gave their lives from the Mansfield district.

It had been 100 years since the Boer War broke (October 1899) when Mansfield reported the first local casualty of this war, “Sgt Herbert Goodman – the first of Mansfield’s little band to be buried on the South African veldt.”

When the call for “something to be done” was made a fund was raised and in memory the obelisk in High Street was erected in Sgt Goodman’s honour which also carried the slogan “No surrender”.

Seventeen local volunteers had taken part in this war.

The Courier was a little slower in reporting

the outbreak of World War I with the first mention being two weeks after it had been declared.

However, by August 22 of 1914 “a lengthy veledictory to the first contingent of volunteers to leave Mansfield took up several columns of the paper.

As the fighting wore on more and more local men enlisted.

The columns of the Courier bore more and more announcement beginning somberly “We regret to announce…..”

The toll was terrible the Courier reported.

In all, about 700 men and women from the Mansfield district enlisted. More than half were wounded or gassed and over 70 – more than one in 10 – did not return; some of those who did come back died soon after.

The Courier reported “there was much relief and joy when the end of hostilities came in November 1918.”

The Courier reported that is was decided to hold a picnic and dance, three days later.

The Courier also announced plans to produce a book containing the photographs of those who had enlisted from the district (from Woods Point to Merton) – it took until 1921 to complete.

When war broke out again in 1939, Mansfield was quick to gear up for a supportive effort.

A week after the announcement, 40 locals formed a branch of the Red Cross at a meeting hastily called by the shire president.

Two weeks later a committee was formed to set up a scheme for management of properties owned or worked by those setting off on war service.

Early in 1941 the Courier advised that, in order to conserve newsprint, it would “make a careful survey of our weekly circulation” and would be reducing its print run. The public was advised to order in advance extra copies that might be required, aso that more could be printed.

In more recent times the Vietnam War was covered by the Courier, but not extensively.

It regretfully announced the loss of one local man during that conflict, Anthony Purcell, the only loss for Mansfield although others went to war but returned home safely.

Today there are a few members of the armed forces are serving in Afghanistan and other peace keeping areas around the world.

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CELEBRATORY MARCH: Within days of the end of World War I being announced residents marched along Mansfield’s High Street - many anticipating the return of their men folk.

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ANSWERING THE CALL: This historic photo of one of the first contingents of volunteers to sign up for World War I - many of whom were included in the Light Horsemen corpes.

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126 years of fire service a Mansfield tradition

By DAVID MIMS

ON July 25, 1891, the Mansfield Courier reported the following: “Mansfield Fire Brigade.

In response to the advertisement in the last issue inviting applications from persons willing to join the above body, 33 applications were received.

The committee appointed to deal with them met on Tuesday last at 7.30pm and from names submitted 20 men were chosen for the brigade.

An hour later these men were enrolled and the first general meeting was held.

Mr V.H. Kelson being appointed chairman.

The rules of the Benalla brigade were then read and adopted with a few revisions after which the election of officers took place resulting in the following: Captain: J.Munroe Lieutenant: G.C. Mathews Hose Officer: J.E. Davis Apparatus Officer: E.Martin Secretary: H.J. Lewis Treasurer: J.Dower” Also in 1891 the Victorian Parliament passed the Fire Brigades Act, meaning affiliated brigades could obtain funding for maintenance, one third each from government, insurance companies, and local council funds.

In 1892 Mansfield brigade was proclaimed part of the North East Fire District.

In a scenario eerily familiar to

PAST SERVANTS: This Chevrolet from 1944 and Austin Pumper from the 1950s are just two of many brigade appliances that have served the Mansfield community for 126 years.

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everyone today, volunteers rebelled against the government directive, refusing to come under the control of the board.

However, financial difficulties saw the brigade disband, accordingly reported by The Courier in October 1895.

The plant was closed up, until eventually sold to the shire for 40 pounds in March 1897.

In 1896 the shire hall caught fire, with no brigade to put it out, and so the need for a brigade was reignited, and in 1898 a new Mansfield Brigade was formed under the Country Fire Brigades Board (CFBB).

Various sites were used in the first 10 years, until 1900 when a site in Highett Street was leased by the shire for a 30 year period, and the CFBB soon after purchased the land.

What is now ‘The Old Fire Station Restaurant’ remained the brigade home until the 1996 move over the road to the current building.

Fire alarms were sounded by way of a bell, until a siren was installed in 1954.

The first fire attended by the original brigade was the Mansfield Hotel on November 14, 1891, where the chimney caught fire (now that sounds familiar).

This was the first, and certainly not the last hotel fire recorded in the annuls of the Mansfield Courier during its long history.

Prior to the brigade’s formation in 1891, private fire brigades, owned and run by insurance companies, served the town.

A brigade would arrive and first check the building for a small plate on the wall denoting under whose insurance the building came.

If it was a rival company that brigade would pack up and go home, the poor owner having to wait for his insurance company’s brigade to arrive.

Following on from the formation

of the CFBB in 1890, the Bush Fire Brigades (for rural fires) formed in 1932, however, bush (rural) brigades in the district started forming in 1903.

Following the terrible fires of 1939 and the subsequent Royal Commission, the Country Fire Authority (CFA) was formed in 1944, and remains in place today, but with further changes afoot.

Mansfield Rural Brigade records are incomplete, and although formed in 1903, the first recorded captain was F Adams from 1933 to 1948.

This brigade’s longest serving captain was Mick McCormack who held that post from 1993 to 2009 when the urban and rural brigades voted to amalgamate into the one urban brigade.

After the urban brigades’ reformation in 1898, W P Smith was its captain.

Longest serving of the urban captains was Gordon McMillan, who was in charge from July 1955 through to June 1981, a period of 26 years, having previously served as secretary and as foreman.

Today the Mansfield district is served by 12 brigades (including Woods Point) overseen by Mansfield Group, part of District 23 in Hume region.

(Information for this article came predominantly from “Mansfield Urban Fire Brigade - A Century of Service 1891 - 1991” compiled by past Captain Neville Mathieson.)

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Fires making headlines in Mansfield Shire JANUARY 11, 1913 On New Year’s Eve, about 9pm the residents of Mansfield were startled by the vigorous ringing of the fire bell.

Many people, however, took no notice of it, thinking, as it was the usual night for the young folk to play larks, that is was only a hoax, but the loud crackling of flames and the fierce flare of the fire soon dispelled that idea, and it was seen that a shop and dwelling place, belonging to Mr A Seidel, and tenanted by Mrs B Durkin (tailor) and Mr H Wilson was all in flames.

The Fire Brigade responded well, and were soon on the spot, but the devouring element had secured too good a hold, and in 10 minutes the place was almost completely demolished, the only thing saved being Mr Durkin’s sewing machine.

The fire originated from the explosion of a methylated spirit lamp, with which Mrs Wilson was preparing food for the baby.

The force of the explosion threw her to the ground and set fire to the window curtains.

She scrambled to her feet, but fell down two or three times before she reached the door outside.

She then gave the alarm, and Roy Dundas and Chas Bird rang the fire bell.

Mrs Wilson’s two children were rescued without injury.

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it would not go a foot out of the nozzle of the fire hose, and it was not until Mr Guscetti had turned all the water off the side streets, from the main in Highett Street, that anything like a force could be obtained.

Had it not been for the brick parapeted wall of the Courier office, a number of business places and private residences on that side of the street would have gone; as it was the verandah of the office received a bad scorching and other injury.

September 2010: Other buildings razed: This was not the only building to have been destroyed by fire over the years of history.

The shire hall was destroyed in 1896 due to the fact that the local fire brigade had been disbanded and there was no one to fight the fire.

In more modern times the Mansfield Hotel has suffered the same consequences twice in its history â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and a third time lucky to escape damage due to a much quicker response by firefighters.

The hotel burnt to the ground in 1861, and in 2010 it was extensively damaged.

And more recently (May 2017) sparks and smoke were seen coming from the roof of the hotel by a passer-by. Quick action saw the hotel saved â&#x20AC;&#x201C; firefighters on the scene very fast and extinguishing what was a chimney fire.

Around the district the Maindample Bridge Inn Hotel was completely destroyed by fire in July of 2010 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; taking with it some of the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best loved history.

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BY PAM ZIERKMAHONEY A LITTLE piece of MansďŹ eld Shire history was lost last week when the old Merton Inn was burnt to the ground.

The hotel was believed to have been one of Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest hotels built in the 1860s and boasted a gold mine on site as one of its charms.

Advertised for sale a few years back the hotel was listed as historic with endless opportunities - sound foundations and ready to restore, original hotel, backpackers, holiday lodging, B&B, etc.

It was purchased about three

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years ago and the current owner was in the throes of restoring it as a residence only.

CFA brigades from around the district were called to the ďŹ re about 11pm last Thursday, however, by the time ďŹ reďŹ ghters reached the site the building was ablaze from one end to the other.

A Merton CFA brigade representative said â&#x20AC;&#x153;I came around the corner off the highway and the building was almost gone then â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there was nothing anyone could have done to save itâ&#x20AC;?.

Police and CFA investigators visited the site in the early hours of Friday morning and Merton CFA brigade members

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kept watch over the smouldering ruins for most of the day.

An ofďŹ cer from the Benalla CI unit investigating the ďŹ re said at this stage no cause had been determined. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There has been no value put on the building and at the time of

the ďŹ re there was no one home,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The old hotel had many stories attached to it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of which was that a bullet hole through the bar of the hotel was caused by Dan Kelly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a frequent visitor to the establishment.

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Another tale told often â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but never proven was that an outlaw or two were drinking at the hotel when it was announced police were arriving.

To get away the outlaws went down to the cellar where a tunnel was believed to have connected the hotel with a site on the opposite side of the highway â&#x20AC;&#x201C; allowing a quick escape and under cover of darkness.

The hotel is believed to be have been built by the owner of another hotel at Avenel and was used as a coach stop for Cobb & Co coaches from Melbourne and from across Euroa way on their way to MansďŹ eld and the gold ďŹ elds.

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FIRE destroyed a 100-yearold farm house in Dry Creek Road, Bonnie Doon on Saturday morning.

The home belonging to the Tait family was well alight when ďŹ re brigade units from Bonnie Doon, Maindample, Merton and MansďŹ eld arrived on the scene.

Some 30 firefighters took less than an hour to bring the fire under control, however, crews stayed on the scene mopping up for some seven hours.

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Derek Croughan, said neighbors raised the alarm and were on hand when the brigades arrived, helping out with water supply. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was nothing anyone could do as the old style timber home was fully ablaze by the time brigades got to the scene,â&#x20AC;?

Mr Croughan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nothing could be saved from the home.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Croughan said although the home was completely de-

stroyed other outbuildings and fencing were saved.

The Tait family is well known throughout the district for their race horse training and involvement in the MansďŹ eld District Racing Club.

Owners of the property Ron and Gwenda Tait were not home at the time the ďŹ re broke out which is believed to have started from an electrical fault at the meter box.

The couple was attending the

Healesville race meeting where they had their only current race horse The Blue Angel racing.

Fire investigators inspected the scene on Sunday to determine the cause of the ďŹ re.

On Monday, Mr Tait said the home had been built by his parents in the early 1900s after buying the property in 1909 and replacing an older home.

It was the only surviving home on Dry Creek Road during the 1923 bushďŹ res.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the neighbors rallied during the 1923 ďŹ res and saved our home, even when they were losing their own,â&#x20AC;? Mr Tait said.

Mr Tait said both he and Gwenda will sit back and think about what to do next - whether to rebuild or not. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The whole community has been fantastic though with offers of accommodation from all over,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is amazing how many people - probably more than 100 - have come forward and offered to help us out.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Tait said the property was fully insured and was valued at more than $300,000.

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Their range, and an insistence on keeping things local, is what has kept the business going strong along the journey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our theory is you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to leave MansďŹ eld to get what you want,â&#x20AC;? said owner of Delatite Steel Grant Munro. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The thing we are most happy with is probably the diversity of range at Delatite Steel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud to provide that to locals so they can shop local and give them convenience.

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Banjo and Snowy put Mansfield on the map

right near Mansfield, where director Geoff Burrowes had lived with his family for years, the Australian countryside proved the perfect backdrop- and much

more convenient than filming directly in the heart of snowy mountains.

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the poem into a film came at a dinner party attended by Burrowes.

Working with George Miller, Burrowes drafted a script soon after, before hiring John Dixon to write the screenplay.

The Craig’s Hut building was erected for the film just east of Mount Stirling,

and was originally only a display.

It was dismantled once filming finished but following the huge success of the Man from Snowy River was rebuilt, only to sadly burn down during bushfires in 2006.

A replica was built in 2008 and although slight alterations can be noted, it remains an iconic landmark.

As part of Australia’s Kodak/ Atlab Cinema Collection Restoration Project, the National Film and Sound Archive preserved the film, as well as it receiving multiple awards and a Golden Globe nomination in 1982.

Although less well known today, the Man from Snowy River remains an important part of Mansfield’s, and Australia’s, cultural history.

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ONE of Mansfield’s most exciting events in the last century was the filming and world premiere in Mansfield of ‘The Man from Snowy River’.

This iconic Australian film, celebrating horsemanship in our rugged wilderness, was enough to bring Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser to town, and its ongoing popularity has put Mansfield and Mt Stirling ‘on the map’.

Since its release in 1982, the movie, based on the poem by AB ‘Banjo’ Paterson has been a talking point in town, a sense of pride of sorts grown through its connection to the community - enhanced by many locals on and off screen roles in the film.

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PURVEYORS OF FINE QUALITY WINES & ALES Purveyors of Fine Quality Wines & Ales – The Delatite Hotel is proud to announce that we now stock over 200 various wines, and over 60 Beers & Ciders.

Our Bottle Department has been designed to allow even a proud horse of 15 hands to come through, without risk of shying or startling.

Our Head of Wines, Mr Ferguson, and his able assistant Tom, have been personally sampling a range of our wines and beers, in order to provide you the best of advice.

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nothing short of astounding” Mr and Mrs Belle have been keen to continue to improve the standing of their hotel, and are always looking for opportunities to excel.

Their hotel has been recently been awarded with another ‘Certificate of Excellence’ by the international rating organisation, TripAdvisor.

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In a small survey of (off-premise) drinkers conducted between 3 & 6am last Thursday, Mr Dale Andrews, was voted best barman in Australia. Dale was unable to comment on his win at the time, but was very grateful for the accolade when informed later in the day.

He now has his sights set on achieving the same result in a larger survey. He is desirous of your attendance at his bar to continue honing his considerable skills. To enhance your experience he has announced that the hotel has commenced Happy Hours from 5 – 6pm, Monday to Friday, featuring a selection of his favourite beverages.

A man walked into a bar

Famous words that created much mirth with Messrs Lindbom, Andrews & Belle. To find out more about this astounding story and it’s punchline, you will need to attend one of the Hotel’s fortnightly ‘Trivia Nights’.

They are a tortuous tangle of trivial, trite and terrific questions, guaranteed to challenge and entertain you. It is wise to book ahead. These evenings are available for your club fundraising.

Records have indicated that The Delatite Hotel has served in excess of 2 million glasses of beer since its opening. Proprietors are still calculating how many glasses have been accidentally broken during this period, but believe the amount to be substantial.

The Best Hotel Ski Team in the Shire As no challengers have come forth again this year, the Ski Team at The Delatite Hotel will be celebrating their status once more.

Join them Thursday nights in winter to hear of their exploits, or to watch films of real skiers from around the globe. These films are projected onto the enormous 8 ft. screen in the front bar, using the latest technology.

Films commence at 8pm. Buller X Beer is available to enhance the evening.

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Did you know that the Delatite Hotel has the flexibility to create over 12 function room layouts? From a private dinner for 10, through to dinner for over 150.

Our wonderful function co-ordinator, Ellie McGrath, can walk you through every step, and surprise you with the various options available.

Dean Belle on verge of apoplexy, but refuses to concede ‘all hope is lost...’

The news that Prince Charles is returning to Australia for the Commonwealth Games had many locals anticipating a possible return to Mansfield. Having visited The Delatite Hotel just 48 years ago, staff were understandably hoping for a return visit. Unfortunately there has not been any official response to our invitation, but hotel proprietor Dean Belle is still hopeful.

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Our staff have been recognised by many locals for their passion and capacity to make consistently good coffee from their steam driven coffee machine. With leather lounges and fireplaces, the hotel is popular with those looking for a quieter surround to enjoy coffee & conversation. Daily from 11am.

Established performer, Dave Stevens, (pictured) returns regularly to share his musical talents with appreciative audiences. Mr Stevens is just one of many performers to appear on stage at The Delatite Hotel. Others scheduled to appear soon include; Jack the Fox on August 18 and September 8, plus Martin Jones, and many more. Consult the hotels’ noticeboards for more details.

range of innovations to the Delatite Hotel menu. He is welcoming of your feedback and dining desires. His team are currently refreshing the lunch and dinner menus, with a view to tempting you more in a most personal way.

Left to right ‘Chefs – Kyle, Sparky, Martin, Andy & apprentice J

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Wait staff of the hotel were shocked to find that hotel owner, Dean Belle, had been working alongside them on busy nights.

“We had no idea it was him” said Assistant Manager, Marc Lindbom. “He just seemed to know where everything was, despite supposedly being here on mature age work experience. His disguise was

HOTEL DINERS IN GOOD LUKS

Hotel management are proud to announce the arrival from South Australia of their new Head Chef, Mr Andy Luks. With an esteemed culinary background in McLaren Vale, Apollo Bay, and at the renowned Movida restaurants in Melbourne, Mr Luks is keen to continue with a

EXCLUSIVE: PATRONS OF THE ARTS Mr & Mrs Belle have again renewed their patronage of the arts in Mansfield. Having presented many shows from around the Commonwealth, Mrs Gillian Belle is now publicising their calendar of upcoming productions. Guests have been travelling from afar to enjoy top class entertainment presented in the luxurious surroundings of

The Delatite Hotel. Their next show, ‘The Wedding Reception’, is coming to Mansfield from Edinburgh Fringe Festival on 23 November. This funny, award winning dinner show is brought to you by the same folk who presented The Faulty Towers dinner show. Book early. Call 5775 2004 for details.

Congratulations are in order to our erstwhile friends at The Mansfield Courier.

We believe it a great achievement to have survived and thrived through floods, fires, wars and more to bring the news of the area for over 150 years to residents near and far. Hip Hip Hooray to them.

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Heavy load breaks bridge

HOT ON TRAIL IT was close riding as Rohan Christmas (left) of Albury-Wodonga Cycling Club and James McArdle rounded the FoodWorks corner during Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aviva Investorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s D grade criterium event during the Tour de Flavour.

Planning permit to go to VCAT - P3

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Holy Grail hits town - P5

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Jamieson Jazz thrills crowd - P9

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NEAR DISASTER: The driver of this fully laden concrete truck was extremely lucky to escape with his life after the Fridays Lane bridge collapsed under the 22.5 tonne weight of the truck he was driving.

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Power struggle in high country

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NO one can blame the cattle for being confused â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the onagain, off-again decisions on whether they can graze in the Alpine National Park has greater minds perplexed.

At a press conference last Friday, Federal Environment Minister, Tony Burke, announced he had decided only a few moments before to order the Victorian Government to remove the cattle from the park

by April 8.

The minister said the state had

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ried out on Mt Bogong.â&#x20AC;?

Local Nationals member Bill Sykes (MLA, Benalla) said the timing of the ministerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s announcement showed he was only grandstanding, ting up this cattle must be six years to do a proper one,â&#x20AC;? Mr as the date the removed coincided broadly Lovick said. would â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been claimed no with the time they r o u g h t d ow n meaningful data came out of h ave b e e n b earlier trials, but no scientiďŹ c anyway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of course, the scientific study has been done to date on Mr Sykes the King Billy run which is 98 work will continue,â&#x20AC;? said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but so too will the legal per cent treed. of powâ&#x20AC;&#x153;The government has taken debate on the issue a one-size-fits-all approach ers.â&#x20AC;?

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Federal Government forces cattle from the early Alpine National Park, ending trialstudy - it would take

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refused to supply his department with any detailed information on the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;scientiďŹ câ&#x20AC;&#x2122; trial to assess whether cattle grazing reduced the risk of ďŹ re in the alps.

He claimed the information provided by the Baillieu Government on what measures had been taken to protect environmentally sensitive areas â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pass as high school science homeworkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

All this may be music to the ears of Australian Greens, but - predictably â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not everyone agrees with it.

Asked if the State Government had mismanaged the trial it announced after its election last November, local grazier and horse breeder, Charlie Lovick, said it was always going to be difďŹ cult. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was well involved in set-

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College and autism services tell minister about funding impacts and future needs

MANSFIELD Secondary Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s master building plan was shown to Minister for Education, Martin Dixon, during a whistlestop said the MSC plan had a reasonin MansďŹ eld last Thursday. ably high priority.

Although the minister apThe minister was touring four preciated being updated on the schools in the North plan and said he had a clear Mansfield AutismEast â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MSC, Statewide picture of what it involved, he Services, FCJ College Benalla made no promises regarding and Myrtleford P12 College, acfunding. companied by Bill Sykes (MLA, Much more promising, how- Benalla). ever, was a comment from reMSC principal, gional director for the Hume deley, said he raised Peter Badregion, Arthur Townsend, who with the minister four matters for discussion.

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These were: z the general

cation at the same time as funding for private schools is being increased.

Minister Dixon said after discussing the master plan he had conveyed the mechanics of the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funding process to Mr Baddeley.

He said the government now needed to review the funding for capital works before a decision could be made.

disappointment in schools over the withdrawal of VCAL co-ordination funding; z concerns over the enterprise bargaining agreement for teachers (where only a 2.5 per cent increase was offered); z the increased pressure on schools having to deal increasingly with welfare issues; and z the cutbacks to public edu-

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Also on the ministerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agenda was a visit to MansďŹ eld Autistic Statewide Service (MASS), where the centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concerns over funding issues were discussed.

MASS assistant director, Simone Reeves, said the visit was positive, with the minister promising to look into how the government might assist the travelling teacher scheme that the centre initiated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was also good to have the chance to raise issues with the difďŹ culties families face in managing family members with autism,â&#x20AC;? Ms Reeves said.

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MANAGER 7ENDY (UNT SAID h) AM VERY EXCITED FOR THE PEOPLE OF -ANSl ELD TO BE PART OF THIS GROUNDBREAKING PROJECT v /NE OTHER VENTURE FOR THE NEW CINEMA IS THE USE OF !US TRALIAN 3CHOOL "ASED !PPREN TICESHIPS !3"! FOR THE RUN NING OF THE CINEMA h4HIS ASPECT IS SO NEW THAT 7!)4).' &/2 4(% A NEW !3"! PROGRAM IS BEING -ANSFIELD !RMCHAIR 3(/7 #INEMA TAILORED TO THE CINEMA v -S MANAGER 7ENDY (UNT SITS WAITING (UNT SAID FOR THE l RST MOVIE TO SHOW

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LIGHTHORSE MARCH ON MEMBERS of the present day Lighthorse Brigade, Graeme Barr (left) and Matt Leggett, had a busy morning on Anzac Day, ďŹ rstly attending the Bonnie Doon dawn service, then leading the MansďŹ eld RSL mid-morning march.

Full Anzac coverage on pages 7, 16, 26.

PHOTO: Pam Zierk-Mahoney

National honor for Kerryn? - P3

Improvements at skate park - P2

FAMILY AFFAIR

Patsy Smiles: Our treasure - P4

Sally Hanratty with daughters (from left) Isabelle, Scarlett and Rose, enjoyed the Mansfield Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Fun Run last Sunday to raise funds for breast cancer research.The event attracted some 400 locals, visitors and students from Lauriston Girls School.

For story and more pictures go to page 10.

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Probing options for more homes

By PETER HUNT VACANT land between Highton and Crosbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lanes could deliver as many as 470 residential 1000 sqm lots under future options being investigated

by MansďŹ eld Shire Council.

Over the past few months, council has engaged consultants Planisphere to examine options for the future development of the vacant land, which is currently owned by 30 different parties.

Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategic planning coordinator, Dawn Bray,

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s MEDIUM GROWTH OVER TO 20 years; and s LOW LEVEL GROWTH OVER plus years.

The draft options identify key natural features that constrain s ENSURE ALL FUTURE DEVELOP- Living 1 to a Residential creek outlined in a letter to affected allowed the creation of development, namely the area, which 1, the address effectively ments to the southern end of the residents that three draft outline and con- small residential lots. and native plans have been developed, with areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opportunities Council also at that time overland ďŹ&#x201A;ow paths located on and straints; infrastructure mainly future and vegetation existing Plan s ENSURE ANY NEW RESIDENTIAL applied a Development known as Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Briens needs being assessed. with Overlay to the area to ensure the land paddock.

The letter indicated the proj- development is provided new to approach adequate services and facilities, a coordinated Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter to residents ect sought to: residential development. space. accepted there would be ins PROVIDE A VISION FOR THE particularly open prooptions draft three The the of In 2006 the zoning creases in trafďŹ c on the adjoining future development of this area existing houses posed by the consultants are: R roads. which respects the character and land behind theside of Highton s HIGH GROWTH DEVELOPED OVE Continued page 2 nature of abutting land use and on the eastern 10 years; Lane was changed from Rural the next one to development;

Council goes public with land development drafts between Highton and Crosbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lanes Zone

Dogs thump Tigers - P44

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Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new lease of life for childcare

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dised childcare services in MansďŹ eld and now the new centre is to be given to MACE at a rate that is one third the market value. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In fact those centre must be delivered. recommendation to support ing their children families sendto the private One of the core elements was MACE, noting for a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;community based not-for- cillors from a letter to coun- operator in MansďŹ eld are paying two independent fees and subsidising proďŹ t childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. members of councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finance operator as well.â&#x20AC;? the alternate Councillors were faced with committee, Mark Cr Hogan said councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own two offers - one from MACE, Murray Beattie. Holcombe and valuer recommended which has run The Cubby House â&#x20AC;&#x153;They expressed a view that lease ďŹ gure of $62,500.an annual childcare as a not-for-proďŹ t op- the ďŹ nancial interest MACEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leasing agreemnet eration for several years, and the has been forgotten of ratepayers or ignored in will see it pay an annual fee of other from the locally-owned and the process,â&#x20AC;? Cr Hogan quoted. $1100 per child, with a minimum operated Farmhouse Childcare â&#x20AC;&#x153;MACE for Centre, which has been a success- years has paid the last eight fee of $40,000 - it could reach a peppercorn rent $55,000 if the centre runs at ful commercial venture. its of $1 a year, which Cr Hogan spoke against the eight years the councilmeans for full capacity of 50 children. has subsiContinued page 3

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Councillors split, but MACE will operate service at new Family and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre

MANSFIELD Shire Council will lease its new Family and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre to MansďŹ eld Adult Continuing Education A full public gallery was in at(MACE). tendance for the decision, which Three of councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ ve coun- had been deferred cillors last week voted in favor while council sought last month of a reccommendation to accept from the DepartmentclariďŹ cation of EducaMACEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offer to lease part of the tion and Early Childhood Develsoon to be opened premises to opment (DEECD) on an aspect of operate a childcare centre. the leasing arrangement.

Cr Ellen Hogan voted against DEECD representatives clarithe move, while Cr Paul Sladdin fied for council was unable to participate in the elements of the that the core process because of a conďŹ&#x201A;ict of Agreement it Capital Funding entered into to interest due to his position as help secure $1 million in State MACE chief executive ofďŹ cer.

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A LOCAL truck driver escaped serious injury last Friday when his truck plunged into an arm of Lake Eildon when the bridge collapsed.

The driver was delivering a full load of concrete mix to Jorona Park at Fridays Lane off Glen Creek Road Bonnie Doon, and drove onto the bridge at 5.45am, while it was still dark.

The bridge, rated at ďŹ ve tonnes gross, collapsed under the weight of the 22.5 tonne truck.

Unfortunately there is an alternative route into the property which the driver was unaware of.

Sinking into the deep water under the bridge, the truck rolled onto its left side, allowing the driver to escape from his door which remained above the water.

Owner of the vehicle, Gus Syme, of MansďŹ eld Pre Mix was understandably reluctant to talk about the incident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The driver got out safely â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all that matters,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully we can get the truck out, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about 80 per cent submerged â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it will be a big jobâ&#x20AC;?.

Senior Constable Mick Globen, of MansďŹ eld police, said the incident was being investigated as a normal trafďŹ c matter.

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took a ride on the teacup at Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mansfield

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have to a Melbourne hospital. members of the community, A TRAGIC accident claimed the transport him by the tragedy, and Police closed Mt Buller Road been rocked Sunday to remember life of local cyclist Alain Guerin on 12 hours while the Major will gather this Mt Buller Road, near Scullyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane, for almost Collison Investigation Group carried their friend. Police Major Collision last Wednesday.

Victoria Sergeant Marty McLachlan of out investigations. said it was an un- Investigation Group detectives are Sgt McLachlan the fatal Mansfield Highway Patrol said it but did state that he continuing investigating anyone appeared Mr Guerin, 76, was hit fortunate accident local incident and are appealing for eldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MansďŹ of most considered the in anything to by a motor vehicle travelling not conducive to cycling. who may have witnessed them with same direction, resulting in him be- roads were and assist Mr Guerin was an experienced come forward - you can contact ing thrown off his bike and onto the cyclist, who was a member of the their investigation 333000 or grass verge of the road.

Buller Cycling Club Crime Stoppers on 1800 He sustained life threatening inju- MansďŹ eld Mt rode in the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s submit a conďŹ dential crime report at ries and despite paramedics trying to and regularly www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. races. save him, he unfortunately died at the weekly road together with others Tributes to Alan Guerin - page 2 The club, scene before an air ambulance could

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ZIERKyears ago and the current owner was in the throes of restoring it MAHONEY as a residence only.

A LITTLE piece of MansCFA brigades ďŹ eld Shire history was lost last the district were from around week when the old Merton Inn ďŹ re about 11pm called to the last Thursday, was burnt to the ground. however, by the time ďŹ reďŹ ghtThe hotel was believed to ers reached the site the building have been one of Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s old- was ablaze from one end to est hotels built in the 1860s and the other. boasted a gold mine on site as A Merton CFA brigade repone of its charms. resentative said â&#x20AC;&#x153;I came around Advertised for sale a few the corner off years back the hotel was listed the building the highway and was almost gone as historic with endless oppor- then â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there was tunities - sound foundations and could have done nothing anyone to save itâ&#x20AC;?. ready to restore, original hotel, Police and backpackers, holiday lodging, tors visited the CFA investigasite in the early B&B, etc. hours of Friday morning and It was purchased about three Merton CFA brigade members

AS IT WAS: This photo was taken about four years ago before it was sold and restoration works started.

kept watch over the smouldering ruins for most of the day.

An ofďŹ cer from the Benalla CI unit investigating the ďŹ re said at this stage no cause had been determined. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There has been no value put on the building and at the time of

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the ďŹ re there was no one home,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The old hotel had many stories attached to it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of which was that a bullet hole through the bar of the hotel was caused by Dan Kelly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a frequent visitor to the establishment.

Another tale told often â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but never proven was that an outlaw or two were drinking at the hotel when it was announced police were arriving.

To get away the outlaws went down to the cellar where a tunnel was believed to have connected the hotel with a site on the opposite side of the highway â&#x20AC;&#x201C; allowing a quick escape and under cover of darkness.

The hotel is believed to be have been built by the owner of another hotel at Avenel and was used as a coach stop for Cobb & Co coaches from Melbourne and from across Euroa way on their way to MansďŹ eld and the gold ďŹ elds.

ing commemorations.

Trees were planted at both Mansfield and Bonnie Doon variety) with A SURPRISE start to the cemeteries (Alippo plaques to mark Anzac Centenary week was the commemorativesince the Anzac unveiling at Beolite Village of the 100 years a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;genuine descendantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of the landings at Gallipoli. schools And the primary unique Lone Pine at Gallipoli. the district as well as around visit a of It was the climax College to MansďŹ eld by former Deputy Mansfield Secondary trees to plant Prime Minister of Australia and all received pine former leader of the National within their grounds. College MansďŹ eld Secondary Party, Tim Fischer. during a Chairman of the board of will plant their pine service Beolite Village, Sir Andrew special commemorative Grimwade, said the Lone Pine this Friday.

The Cemeteries and Creis a Turkish Red Pine (Pinus Victoria of Association matoria derived Brutia) grown from seed more than from the famous Lone Pine at (CCAV) delivered trees throughout Gallipoli and acknowledged 160 Lone Pine that other â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;lone pinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; planted Victoria.

Lone Pine at Gallipoli was throughout Australia are of a the scene of a major diversiondifferent species. by the 1st Sir Andrew stated that he ary offensive launched on Division believes there were three types Australian Infantry of pines originally growing at August 6, 1915.

Turkish soldiers had cut Gallipoli - but Beoliteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tree one of the trees has descended from the last one down all but ridge to cover that clothed the standing during battles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This planting commemo- their trenches.

The ridge dominated by the rates the Centenary of Gallipoli Pine (Pinus haon April 25, 2015 and the Aus- single Aleppo known as tralians, including Mansfield lepensis) became servicemen and women, who Lone Pine.

In three days of fighting have served their country on all the Australians lost more than battleďŹ elds,â&#x20AC;? Sir Andrew said.

Turkish an The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Lone Pineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, a prominent 2000 men and the men. landmark tree at an Anzac First estimated 7000 As far as records show two World War battle at Gallipoli, Australian soldiers souvenired was this species. the ridge that Cones from the battlefield pine cones from back to Auswere taken home to Australia, found their way and plants sourced from the tralia.

Lance Corporal Benjamin seeds were planted as living Smith of the 3rd Battalion, memorials. killed in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Lone Pineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; memorials, based whose brother was Ridge, sent Pine on cones brought back from Gal- battle for Lone his mother, Mrs lipoli may use this species - or a cone home toInverell in New McMullen at the Aleppo Pine.

Beoliteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pine is not the only South Wales.Continued page 2 one to be planted this week durCommunities prepare to commemorate centenary of the Anzacs this Saturday - Pages 12, 13, 14, 16

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Community resilience program a state winner MANSFIELD Shire Council has won the Victorian section of the Resilient Australia Government Award for its Community Resilience Leadership Program.

The Victorian winners will now become ďŹ nalists in the national awards.

Now in their 16th year, the national awards promote local projects that help make communities safer and be better prepared for natural disasters, such as bushďŹ res or ďŹ&#x201A;oods.

MansďŹ eldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program brought together community, council and emergency services to build and lead resilience and improve how communities prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.

The MansďŹ eld Community Resilience Leadership Program ran for six months from November 2014 to May 2015 and involved 22 community members representing eight townships within the MansďŹ eld Shire.

The program was funded by a Resilient Community Program grant from Regional Development Victoria and covered a broad range of topics that included disaster planning, response and recovery cycle, leadership styles, project planning and the roles of emergency services and agencies.

A facilitator, with experience in delivering regional and national leadership programs as well as community development initiatives post Black

Saturday, was engaged to deliver the program which spanned 30 contact hours and included workshops, peer to peer learning, guest speakers and an emergency services panel session.

The program culminated in a one-day community conference in May 2015 in which participants took part in planning and shared what they had learned with the broader community.

More than 70 community

members and local emergency service personnel attended the conference.

Judges praised the level of community engagement and announcing the award, Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley said â&#x20AC;&#x153;these national awards acknowledge the need to empower community, lead change, understand and reduce risk and how to be connected and communicateâ&#x20AC;?.

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Fields of dreams declared unusable

By DAVID MIMS

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is disappointing news but we want to be up front and open about thisâ&#x20AC;? - Shire CEO Alex Green

MANSFIELDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S new playing ďŹ elds constructed on the shared vacant site below MansďŹ eld Secondary College were last week soccer and hockey. ofďŹ cially declared unusable.

Following this meeting, Mr At a meeting with Alex Green Green and Mr Purcell (MansďŹ eld Shire chief executive the MansďŹ eld Courier met with to advise ofďŹ cer), Dan Purcell (sport and of this unfortunate development. recreation) and representatives â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is disappointing from four user groups, sporting want to be up front news but we and open about groups were told their plans to this and let the community know migrate to this site will be put on what is going on,â&#x20AC;?

Mr Green said. hold indeďŹ nitely. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The problems stem from Those user groups include having the wrong speciďŹ cations junior cricket, Little Athletics, to start with for this project which

is a product of the funding available at the time,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Funding included a $100,000 grant from Sporting Recreation Victoria - applied for and received by council with the main theme and emphasis for the additional playing ďŹ elds being around soccer.

But Mr Green stressed the grant was between council and Sporting Recreation Victoria and not the soccer club directly.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;As the grant was between council and Sporting Recreation Victoria we will work with them (SRV) to acquit the funds,â&#x20AC;? Mr Green said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My expectation is that we will not have to repay the grant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regardless, the direction from council is to carry out remediation works.â&#x20AC;?

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drainage and surface corrugation, along with the growing medium used and type of grasses sown.

Hard debris including rocks and some glass and metal are also posing serious hazards for potential users.

The user groups were told that remedial works will take around 12 months to complete as the shire endeavours to bring one of the two playing ďŹ elds up to a safe, usable condition.

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Two candidate preferred (77 of 77 polling places counted) Sophie Mirabella Cathy McGowan LIBERALS INDEPENDENT 34,489 votes 41,548 votes 45.36% 54.64% - 4.39% swing +4.39% swing

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INDEPENDENT Cathy McGowan has won a sweeping victory in the 2016 federal election â&#x20AC;&#x201C; defeating her Liberal rival in what became a fierce re-match for Indi on a swing by which parliamentariansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dreams are made.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, who is wrestling to maintain a majority Liberal-Nationalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; coalition government in Canberra on a wave of voter disquiet with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;big politicsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, telephoned Ms McGowan on Sunday morning to congratulate her on campaign success.

By mid-afternoon she had also received a call from Sophie Mirabella in which the one-time Liberal frontbencher â&#x20AC;&#x201C; beaten by Ms McGowan in 2013 by a margin of just 439 votes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; conceded defeat.

Ms McGowanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trademark â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Team Orangeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; campaign built and sustained momentum throughout a year-long battle with her feisty opponent into a swing which the Australian Electoral Commission calculated at 4.39 per cent in her favour â&#x20AC;&#x201C; on a two candidatepreferred basis â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at the close of counting of all 77 polling places on Monday.

It marked a shift in which the two-candidate-preferred outcome across almost 80 polling stations in the North East and Alpine electorate was reversed, delivering 64 per cent of booths to Ms McGowan compared with 61 per cent which favoured Mrs Mirabella in 2013.

And it was all but over by 10pm on Saturday when the 63-year-old farmer, former teacher and agricultural consultant walked to the podium at a campaign celebration in the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre to sustained wolf whistles and shouts of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Queen Indiâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;We love you, Cathyâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our seat is orange and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competitive,â&#x20AC;? she said. Â&#x201E; Continued page 2 Â&#x201E; Talks with Turnbull, Shorten page 2 Â&#x201E; How Mansfield Shire voted page 6

JUBILANT: Cathy McGowan celebrating her re-election as Indiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s federal member in Wangaratta on Saturday evening.

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Riding high, these Japanese visitors enjoyed The group of musicians and supporters from a wagon ride through the town, courtesy of Matt Japan got a taste of country life when they visited Leggett.

Mansfield last week. They had travelled to Mansfield they had been staying after performing at the Benalla Festival as part of a guitar ensemble. from Benalla, where As well as enjoying a High Country horse ride, guided tour around the town. the group also went on a PHOTO: courtesy Pam Hume

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that has stood the Venilale in East Timor and so began a friendship links and expanding A DECADE ago a Mansfield delegation visited relationship is stronger than ever, with growing test of time. Some 10 years later the friendship Prof Damien Kingsbury, Rae week to mark the milestone were (from left) projects. Pictured at a dinner in Mansfield last to Australia Abel Guterres, officer Alex Green, Timor-Leste Ambassador Full story on page 7.

Kingsbury, Mansfield Shire chief executive Harmer, David Foster and Heather Matthew.

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SHEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S O OU UR GOLDE EN N GIRL Mansfield rejoices as Catherine nee Skinner shoots her way to goldd att the 2016 Rio Olympic Games

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four targets and trailed four to two.

However, she only missed one of her remaining 11 targets as MANSFIELD international trap Rodney faltered, and ran out shooter, Catherine Skinner, has won gold medallist 12 to 11. the Olympic Gold Medal in the After she bagged her last Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trap to become an Olympic shot to win, Catherine looked champion in her very ďŹ rst Olympic dazed as to what she had just Games. done.

The 26 year old went into the In an interview after the competition without the hint of event she admitted to it being a favouritism. surreal experience.

In the preliminaries she shot in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;I cannot really describe my ďŹ fth group and scored 22, 21 and 24 emotions because it has not quite uite for a total of 67, shooting through a sunk in,â&#x20AC;? she said after the medal edal wind storm. ceremony.

Fellow Australian shooter and â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been one of those dreams reams friend, Laetisha Scanlan, topped the that has come along and you just ust hope preliminaries with a score of 70. for the best and keep choppingg away, With six to move through, but at the end of the day in thiss sport Catherine was equal sixth and had it all comes down to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;on the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. ayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. to go into a shoot off with Canadian â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any of the competitors here ere could Cynthia Meyer, which Skinner won. have won and today just happened ened to Once in the semi-ďŹ nal Catherine be my day.â&#x20AC;? knuckled down and shot 14 out of Catherine was watched in the 15 to go into the gold medal match stands by mother Anne and brother other against Natalie Rodney of New Craig, while dad Ken followedd her Zealand. progress online from MansďŹ eld. ld.

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Mansfield Courier 150 years souvenir edition

Loyal readers enjoy their local Courier each and every week

Sharing news that has a very personal touch OVER the past 150 years thousands of births have been recorded through the pages of The Mansfield Courier - in fact it was mooted that the Mansfield District Hospital was established to help mothers give birth to their children - just one of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pressingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; issues of the early settlement.

When the word went out that the Courier was celebrating 150 years, Michelle Comerford phoned to say their family had made some history in the births at the Mansfield Hospital, some of which had been recorded in the Courier.

Michelle said her own birth in 1980 at Mansfield Hospital was reported and made headlines as she was the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;firstâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grandchild for grandparents on both sides of the new family (article on left).

Then Michelleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birth at Mansfield Hospital in 2014 on Australia Day was also reported.

Sadly grandparents and greatgrandparents mentioned in the birth article are now all deceased.

Over the past 5-10 years an average of 80 births a year have been recorded at the hospital.

IT could be said that countless numbers of people have read the Courier over its 150 years history â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and nobody could even faintly guess that number.

With each copy sold it can be judged that at least three people would read the weekly news.

Schools have copies in their libraries, the local historical society has just about every copy on record â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and have almost completed its digitising program for all â&#x20AC;&#x201C; something to be referred to for many generations to come.

Some of our longer term Mansfield Courier readers have commented on what it means to them: Michelle Comerford (pictured right with The Mansfield Guardian): â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being a school teacher at MSC we use the Courier for research and special projects â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there are always copies in the library for students to read. At home we read it every week and my mother has always read it. When we were clearing out my grandmotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house after her passing last year we found very old copies of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Guardianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so I had this copy laminated for preservation.â&#x20AC;?

Dawn Kipping and daughter Glenda Chisholm (pictured right): The Kippings and the Chisholms have been in the district for generations: Dawn Kipping has been around for almost 80 years, while daughter Glenda catches up with mum each week and compare the news out of the Courier â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both avid readers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have lived in Ancona all my life and have read it always,â&#x20AC;? Dawn said.

Veronica McCormack (pictured bottom left): â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been reading the Courier since I came to Mansfield and that is more than 70 years ago â&#x20AC;&#x201C; when I was first married. I read it every week although now my eyes are not as good as they used to be.â&#x20AC;?

Beryl Morely (pictured bottom centre): â&#x20AC;&#x153;I read the Courier every week without fail.â&#x20AC;?

Lis Bell (pictured bottom right): â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have read the Courier it seems all my life. My late husband Ted Bell was a horse trainer here and made it in the Courier countless times with wins and race news. I have been involved in many community organisations which have always been supported by the Courier over decades. Thank you Courier for your wonderful coverage and many years of good reading.â&#x20AC;?

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Mansfield Shire also celebrates 150 years THE first inhabitants of what is now Mansfield Shire were the Taungurung people, whose lineage stretched back for perhaps thousands of years.

Their lives changed when, during the 1840s, settlers occupied land west of Mansfield.

By the end of the decade, occupation had spread eastwards. In 1850 local station holder, Alfred Chenery, built a blacksmithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forge near the intersecting boundaries of four pastoral stations at Fords Creek, providing a convenient stopping place for travellers.

The following year, land was set aside there for a surveyed township. Originally named Mount Battery, the name was changed to Mansfield in 1856 at the prompting of a local station manager who apparently had fond memories of Mansfield, near Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England.

The gold rush struck around 1856 after gold was discovered in the Jamieson River, and later at Woods Point.

Small amounts of gold were also discovered around Mansfield.

The most suitable route for transporting mining machinery was through Mansfield. Celebrating also a 150 year anniversary last year the Mansfield Shire recognised it was declared a shire on December 31, 1866.

The township at that time had two schools, two hotels, a court house, a steam flour mill and a hospital.

EARLY COUNCIL: Mansfield Shire Councillors outside the shire offices (no longer existing) Circa 1908-1910 are (from back, left) Eric W Finlason (Secretary), W Kiernan, John Neely, Peter Friday, S G Nish (engineer), N R Munro, W Douglass, M McCormack, F J Buckland; (seated) W Davies, H Parsons, J Hutchinson (president), Henry Tomkins and H Ross. PHOTO: Courtesy Mansfield Historical Society IT DOESNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T GET EASIER: Mansfield Shire Councillors of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s era are reported on in the Mansfield Courier almost on a weekly basis - the job for them managing shire matters does not come any easier as time goes by with still concerns including roads, rates and rubbish. The 2017 council consists of (from left) Harry Westerndorp, Marg Attley, Paul Volkering (Mayor), Peter Olver and Paul Sladdin.

The area also successfully cultivated fruit, potatoes and oats, in addition to sheep grazing and dairying.

After more than a decade of lobbying, a branch railway line was opened in 1891 from Tallarook to Mansfield.

The line provided improved access for agricultural products to the Melbourne markets.

During the 1920s local interest in nearby Mt Buller began to open the area up as a tourist resort.

The post war development of the Mount Buller Snow Resort added substantially to Mansfield as a tourist destination. The development of Lake Eildon to the west as a boating and recreation

site also brought tourism to Mansfield.

In 1964 the state tourism authority began promoting Mansfield as the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Gateway to Leisurelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Mansfield has also benefited from horse-riding holidays in the mountains to the east.

Indeed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Man from Snowy Riverâ&#x20AC;? was filmed around Mt Buller and Merrijig in 1982. The main shopping street continues to be enlarged by several new groups of shops.

The railway station precinct now houses the Visitor Information Centre and Historical Society.

Mansfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s town census population was recorded as 385 for

1871 and 1110 for 1911.

The shireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s census population was recorded as 2344 for 1871 and 3800 for 1891.

The Mansfield Shire, despite strong opposition from the community (see front page Courier), was amalgamated with the City and

Shire of Benalla on November 18, 1994 to form the Delatite Shire. Much lobbying was undertaken by the community to â&#x20AC;&#x153;get our shire backâ&#x20AC;?, and on October 28, 2002, after the de-amalgamation of the Delatite Shire, Mansfield once again became its own shire.

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Hotels – heart and soul of communities By Mims & Bella ByDavid DAVID MIMS & MacMunn

BELLA MACMUNN

IN a newly declared shire in the 1860s hotels wore often the core of the township.

They provided accommodation, good ‘fare’ as in meals, a local gathering place and of course good bees, wines and spirits.

For travellers they also accommodated horses and wagons.

Over the 150 years of the Mansfield Courier hotels have featured in stories and advertising, including the demise of some through fires, changes in licensing, ownership and clientele.

Of course there were hotels dotted across the whole of the shire but the main Mansfield township hotels were prominent from the beginning.

A brief history of some of these hotels and their connections to newspaper reporting follow: Commercial Hotel: Originally known as the Star Hotel in 1869, the Commercial Hotel has been in Mansfield for just under 150 years.

Advertisements placed in ‘The Guardian’ at the times hailed “English and Colonial Ales. Wines, Spirits and Liquors of the very best brands. Good accommodation for travellers , with excellent stabling.”

The hotel was in fact burnt to the ground twice. But on the 5th of July, 1940, the Courier printed a detailed description of a fire that destroyed the hotel.

“The Mansfield Fire Brigade

Delatite Hotel: Starting out as the Court House Hotel, the Delatite Hotel has had a long and successful life.

The original advertising boasted “The Best of Liquors and Good Stabling.

Passengers per Coach, Boarders and Travellers will find every accommodation at moderate rates. Booking Office for Robertson & Co EARLY DAYS: An early photo of the Delatite Hotel - circa 1840 - still stands on Coaches”. the same corner of High and Highett streets.

In 1895 a verandah was added, before further additions became the owner’s short-term priority.

A second storey made of brick, housing 17 rooms was built in 1896, and the business became known as Conlan’s Delatite Hotel.

In 1970, Dick Spencer became the licensee, spending more than $100,000 on improving the hotel.

Again the hotel underwent extensive renovations in 2007-08 under the ownership of the Appleby family, making the Delatite Hotel a very highly regarded establishment.

The Delatite Hotel frequently advertises in the Courier, and has relied on it for marketing for years. fought long and hard to protect surrounding buildings from the blaze, as they couldn’t reach the centre due to the brick walls. The bedrooms, though not devoured by the fire, were severely waterdamaged and the owner (W.Stevens) and the licensee (A.G. Rangott) suffered losses worth thousands of pounds.” – it was reported.

Shortly after, the front of the Hotel was rebuilt, and it remains standing in High Street.

Mansfield Hotel: First built in 1860, The Mansfield Hotel has a long and interesting history.

The Courier has recorded the history over the years, writing articles about it being burnt out at least twice.

The first time was in 1861, just one year after being built; rebuilt in 1862 as a two-storey hotel and then in 2010, was rebuilt for a third time following the same footprint as it was previously after being destroyed by fire.

The façade remained with the main dining, bistro, bars and kitchen being replaced.

In 1870, the Mansfield Hotel advertised “This Hotel provides unrivalled advantages for Families

and Travellers, who may rely upon recieving every comfort and amenties. THE WINES AND SPIRITS suplied as first class being carefully released from the best market. EXTENSIVE SLEEPING AND ACCOMMODATION AND PRIVATE ROOMS. Stabling for Twenty Horses, Large Boxing for Each Horse. ENGLISH ALE ALWAYS ON DRAUGHT. Table d’hote at 1pm daily.

Billiard room furnished with one of Aloock’s Best Tables.”

The advertisements of the day were usually prominently placed on the front page of the paper.

Aspen Tavern: Having changed its name many times, what was the Aspen Tavern became ‘The Deck on High’ but has again changed to Bos Taurus.

It began as a general store, becoming a clock shop briefly before returning to a general store.

It then became a fruit and vegetable shop, also selling confectionery.

In 1908, the building was divided into two separate businesses.

Section one continued to sell fruits, vegetables and confectionery, while section two became a grocery store.

The Courier has advertised throughout the years for the various businesses within the building.

Kevington Hotel: Formerly known as Garretts Beerhouse, the Kevington Hotel has the reputation of holding Victoria’s longest - continuous licence.

It had the horse trail passing right by the front during the gold rush years, servicing the hoards of thirsty miners in the district.

The owners, John and Mary, had 11 children and the hotel remained in the same family ownership until 1957, almost a century.

The hotel was purchased by Clarence and Elsie Poole in 1957 who had come into the area in 1932 and operated the Ten Mile Hotel until its demise in the 1939 fires.

In 2007 after 21 years and three different owners, the hotel was purchased by Lyn-Maree and Wayne Poole - Wayne being the grandson of Clarence and Elsie.

co mm ercial H O T E L ma nsfi e ld Congratulations to the giving service to the community for 150 YEARS The Commercial is a community hotel owned by local for our local (and visitors), serving our customers by familiar, friendly and local faces.

1st built in 1869 and fist known as The Star Hotel, changed its name to Commercial (Star) Hotel in 1898 and has been known since as the Commercial. Although destroyed by fire twice in its history the Commercial continues to be the ‘central’ hotel in High Street.

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First Commercial: The Commercial Hotel first known as Gardner’s Commercial Hotel (formerly The Star) right in the centre of High Street.

(Circa 1915 - PHOTO: State Library)

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John Canavan, after operating his business for a number of years in Box Hill and Ringwood opened the Mansfield Office in the early 1970’s. The Mansfield Office has been operating for over 45 years as a family business with John in the industry for over 60 years and, with the help of his son Gerard for the last 35 years. During this time John and Gerard have enjoyed the wonderful support of local staff, businesses and clients. As a family business we strive to achieve excellent results for our valued clients and look forward to doing so for many years to come.

Arriving to buy land in 1967 to begin his farming pursuit, John Canavan started a love affair with the Mansfield District and Tolmie in particular. At that time,Tolmie was comprised of Kirley’s Store, the school, some small mixed farming and the local timber industry. John had always wanted to farm, however he eventually learned that his purchase was never going to be viable farming land due to location in Tolmie, climate and wildlife.

John’s original purchase was eventually subdivided into small lots to test the Melbourne demand for lifestyle lots and slowly but surely the

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demand from people looking for that relaxing escape from the city pressures, began coming into the area and so subdivision had started in Tolmie. Demand has continued over the years and real estate and sound community life provides much of Mansfield rate base to this day.

The making of the movie “The Man from Snowy River” drew incredible attention to the region, both locally and internationally and many people arrived to discover the Victorian High Country. It was an amazing influx and the many and diverse lifestyle aspects that the district had to offer, began to draw new residents to the district from wide and far.

John Canavan, along with his family, has witnessed all of these growing areas of development and participated with the local government of the day to progress the town, the district and its growing requirements.

The Mansfield Courier has provided an excellent window into the district, to locals and visitors alike across 150 years and John Canavan First National congratulates the management and staff for the support and witness that our “Courier” has provided to the district and beyond.

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Delatite and the Ritchie family pioneers in local winemaking (with thanks to David Ritchie for additional information) MANSFIELDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S winemaking region has established itself as a leader in cool climate, aromatic styles of wine.

Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wine making in the district is largely thanks to the foresight and initiative of the Ritchie family, in particular Vivienne and Robert.

Almost 50 years ago, in 1968, they planted the very first vines at Delatite, varieties being Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Carignan.

In 1970 they added Gewurztraminer and Sylvaner, along with more Cabernet and Shiraz.

Those original blocks are now Delatiteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premium reserve blocks, named Vivienneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Robertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Catherineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and Donaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

From the early 1970s to the present, various additional plantings occurred, including more Riesling in 1972/3, Pinot Noir in 1975, Malbec and Merlot (1976-80), Chardonnay in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;82 (Pollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s block), Sauvignon Blanc (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;86), and Pinot Gris (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;96).

The first plantings occurred as a result of a meeting between Robert Ritchie and Jim Irvine (a South Australian wine legend) on Mt Buller while skiing.

Cuttings were arranged and planted

by Robert and Vivienne, and the first â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;vintageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was in 1972, with grapes crushed in a small old basket press.

An association with Brown Brothers of Milawa was formed, which David explained: â&#x20AC;&#x153;As Dad used to buy a bit of Browns wines in bulk to bottle, it made sense that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d ask them for help and to see if they wanted to buy the grapes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Given Delatite was probably the first genuinely cool climate vineyard in Australia it made sense for them to try it out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were pretty impressed and released their first individual Delatite Vineyard label in 1974/5, being Riesling, GewĂźrztraminer, and a Cabernet Shiraz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dad (Robert) discussed his future grape plantings with Peter Brown (then the viticulturist) and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;youngâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; John Brown the winemaker.â&#x20AC;?

The last wines Browns made for Delatite were in 1981, as in 1982 came the major step of the family building their own winery and cellar door, with the Ritchiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; son David as vineyard manager and daughter Ros as first winemaker.

Back then, female wine makers were few and far between, so this was another example of Delatite blazing a new trail.

Consultants were engaged to assist

joined the Delatite team in time for the 2009 vintage.

Towards the end of 2007, David purchased the winery from his parents, and today Delatite is owned by the Ritchie and Vestey families, continuing its successful operations as a local, national and international presence in quality, cool climate wines.

This is reflected in them being awarded a Five Red Star winery rating

by James Halliday since 2008/9.

The path forged by the Ritchie family paved the way for the growth and development of wine making in the region as a major player in local agriculture.

FIRST VINTAGE: Grapes are poured into an old grape press as the first vintage Wine labels include Barwite, gets under way in 1972. Pictured is Vivienne Ritchie, with a young David, aged (originally started by Delatite but 8, watching intently. PHOTOS: Courtesy David Ritchie/Delatite Winery. now independently owned and operated as Barwite and Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ros, including Brian Croser (owner of 2005 when she left to independently Child), St Winifreds, Mt Terrible and Petaluma) and Tony Jordan (Domaine work on her winemaking career, Nilhacootie Estate. with the now highly regarded and Chandon).

Sadly the Kinloch Wines, Mansfield successful Ros Ritchie label.

According to David, there were Park, Mt Samaria and Growlers Gully 2005 also saw the winery move to a few other female winemakers labels who also contributed greatly biodynamics in the vineyard, and who had important roles in larger these days make all their wines using to the local industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth and companies in South Australia, but popularity are no longer operating, Ros was one of the first who was â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;theâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; only wild yeasts.

David assumed his first year in full but helped to put Mansfield winemaker so in that sense it was winemaking on the map. control in 2006. ground breaking.

Mansfield Winemakers is now the Jane Donat was appointed Together, David and Ros did the body that represents the various local winemaker from 2006-08 before she wine making through the 80s and early 90s and ran the winery together left for Western Australia, from where wineries, and organises the highly successful annual Day on High vintage her replacement, Andy Browning in the early 2000s. celebrations held in April every year. (head winemaker for Madfish Bay), Ros continued in that role until

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Mt Buller – a once in a while adventure IN APRIL 1918 the Courier printed a story on a trip to Mt Buller – by P.T. Sunday, 24th March, proving a beautiful day, a party of eight locals set out to climb to the top of Mt Buller.

Taking ample provisions with which to enjoy the good old “billy” tea they started on their journey in high spirits.

After the first good climb to the order, “Let the reins loose and hang on to the mane,” the question went round, “how much more of this?”

However, contrary to expectations, they all pursued the cut track in single file, halting now and again to gather the manna or wild bees’ honey that is so abundant on the hill-slopes.

The tedious climbing was well worthwhile, for the wonderful scenery could not but cause anyone to marvel at the man who says “there is no God”.

The great gum trees, rearing their massive forms to the sunlight, are like so many grim sentinels guarding the hillsides.

Tiny brooks of chilled water, clear as crystal, wend their way through fernmatted beds to the parent stream – the Delatite.

Anyone who has the opportunity (and is not afraid of the next days’ feelings) is missing the chance of a life-time in not viewing nature in the most wonderful garb she wears in this locality.

Although weary and aching all members of the party agreed that they would go again – but not the following week.

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Courier memorabilia needs home

EDITOR’S DESK: The Harrie Amor desk silhouetted with old barometer against the original etched Mansfield Courier office window. PHOTO: The late Paul Leonard, part of the Courier Memorabilia Collection.

OLD TYPE: Intertype lead setting machine with Bert Amor’s chair and apron. A photo by the late Paul Leonard which is part of the Courier Memorabilia Collection.

A sepia drawing of the old Courier office by Bonnie Doon artist, the late Be Colechin, purchased for the Courier Memorabilia Collection in 1987.

By JOAN TEHAN

HISTORIC memorabilia from the Mansfield Courier business dating back to the 1880s is currently being held in trust for the Mansfield community while an appropriate home is found.

Previous owners of Mansfield Newspapers, the Stoney and Tehan families, have an agreement to act as caretakers of this valuable collection which includes a hand-carved desk made by Harrie Amor, an antique wall clock, antique telephone, trays of original wooden and metal type, printing presses, old wooden and metal blocks, posters, original timber signage and books.

Photos taken inside the original Mansfield Courier office and Fred Fry by photographer, the late Paul Leonard, also form part of the collection.

A frame (chase) containing the front page of the last edition of the Mansfield Courier printed in letterpress (hot metal) is of important historic interest.

“It would be really wonderful to have a home or museum for this collection which depicts a lost trade in recording Mansfield’s history,” Tony Tehan said.

Over the years the memorabilia has been stored in homes, farm sheds and in rented premises in the hope that it would have a home as a display of Mansfield’s history.

“Currently the bulk of the memorabilia is being stored temporarily in a shed in town as a result of a generosity of a local resident,” Mr Tehan said.

Some of the documents, photos and newspaper files have already been handed over

to the Mansfield Historical Society for safe keeping and for public access, he said.

But the society’s current capacity to permanently store and display the historicallyvaluable equipment and artefacts is limited.

Mr Tehan said the Courier’s relationship with the society has always been mutually supportive and productive on joint ventures.

“It dates back to the labour-intensive project to put the early copies of the Mansfield Courier on to microfiche - a wonderful example of the far-sightedness of society members from the early days in the 1980s,” he said.

The Tehan and Stoney families along with the historical society hope that a premises will be found to set up a working museum to demonstrate how the newspaper was produced using the hot metal process.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MANSFIELD COURIER

150 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE MANSFIELD AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY

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Sport is in Mansfield’s blood MANSFIELD’S recent history has a proud sporting flavour to it, which is well documented week to week through the Mansfield Courier’s sporting pages.

Maybe those sporting seeds were originally sewn 131 years ago with the running of the very first Tolmie Sports, which are still going strong today.

But it is the more conventional sports in which Mansfield proudly holds its own in a range of endeavours, both in flight and fight, with a number of much loved locals making it at an elite level.

The roads and trails around Mansfield have produced a number of junior and senior cycling champions.

Most famous of those is Simon Gerrans who grew up in Jamieson, near Mansfield, and took up cycling, encouraged by former yellow jersey holder Phil Anderson who used to train around the roads of Jamieson.

Simon is a multiple Australian National Road Race champion, has won the Tour Down Under a record three times; numerous one day races internationally and in the 2013 Tour de France claimed the yellow jersey on Stage 3; and was part of the winning OricaGreenEDGE team that took Stage 4.

He is only the sixth Australian cyclist to don the Tour de France yellow jersey.

In mountain biking, junior riders Mitch Greenway, and recently Kian Lerch-Mackinnon have blazed a trail; Kian currently ranking world number one in Junior Men’s Under 19 Cross Country, and is preparing for the 2017 MTB championships in Cairns.

Hayden Fletcher is making his mark in junior BMX racing.

On two-wheels but with a motor attached, Max Fricke continues to be a major competitor, much of his time riding for overseas teams, including Sweden, Scotland and Poland, and competing in world championships.

In 2016 Max won the World Under 21 Speedway Championships.

Mansfield riders, particularly at junior level, compete in various equestrian disciplines, including Ruby Lang and Sophie Fox. Strapping skis and boards to one’s feet is an obvious pursuit in Mansfield, and success has come to a number of Mansfield snow sports people.

Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin has had a spectacular career to date and it all began on Mt Buller.

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WINNING WAYS: In 2009 the Mansfield Eagles Seniors took out the Premiership with celebrations going on well into the following week. The Eagles won their second GVFL premiership against Kyabram Bombers. Coach Craig ‘Ned’ Kelly praised his boys saying they deserved to be at the “Big dance”. Final scores for the match were Mansfield 16.12 (108) to Kyabram 13.9 (87). PHOTO: Ken Rainsbury

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WAY BACK WHEN: This photo of the 1918 Mansfield High School football team will have many recognisable family faces in it. Unfortunately The Courier does not have all the names of this team. Uniforms were vastly different in those days, although the boys may have been a tad warmer on the field with long sleeves, longer shorts and higher socks - football is a winter sport.

PHOTO: Courtesy Mansfield Historical Society.

He has competed in the Winter X-Games since 2008 and has reached the top of his sport.

A competitor at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics, “Chumpy” was awarded the honour of carrying the Olympic Flag at the Sochi Opening Ceremony in February of that year.

He continues to feature prominently in World Cup Boardercross events, and has won two world championships.

Anton Grimus is the son of Mt Buller legend Hans Grimus and mum Lotte, proprietors of the famous Pension Grimus Hotel.

He was a member of the Australian national alpine team before making the switch to ski-cross in 2010, when

he qualified second for the final in his first World Cup. The Crawford boys, Warwick and Doug, are competing overseas in Junior Ski-Cross, hoping to replicate the success of Grimus and Pullin in their chosen discipline.

Anyone holding a rifle is bound to quickly capture your attention, and Mansfield shooters have been doing that in a big way.

None bigger of course than Catherine Skinner, who took gold at the Rio Olympics in 2016 in the Women’s Trap (clay target) shooting.

Catherine has enjoyed success on the World Cup circuit for a number of years, and her Olympic success was

reward for years of hard work.

30 years previously, Domingo Diaz (Mingo) won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in 1986 and won gold at the World Championship Universal Trap in the same year.

At the World Masters Games of 2002, he was placed third.

Nick Kirley too has enjoyed success with clay target shooting, having competed internationally, including at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

On the football field, the number of Mansfield players who have made it to AFL level just increased by one in May, when James Cousins was selected for his first game for Hawthorn, and kicked a goal in his debut match.

Before him came Jack Hutchins who played with Gold Coast and Josh Fraser who went on to play an impressive 200 games for Collingwood, kicking 156 goals.

In 2011 and 2012, Josh put on the boots also for the Gold Coast Suns, playing 16 games for them.

Richmond too has enjoyed the services of another Mansfield boy, Andrew Browne, who played from 2009 to 2011.

Senior footballers to have made it at other high profile leagues include Nick Gray with Collingwood VFL, and Brett Mahoney who played with the Subiaco Lions in the WAFL. On the athletics track, Vicki Mitchell was a multiple Commonwealth Games competitor and Olympics representative for Australia in the gruelling 3000m Steeplechase.

A bronze medal at the 2016 Australian Athletics Championships helped Victil become the third steeplechase runner to be selected for the Rio Olympic Games, alongside fellow team members Madeline Hills and Genevieve LaCaze.

One of the newly announced Tokyo 2020 Olympic sports will be Street Skating, and front and centre in national and international competition in the women’s division is Hayley Wilson.

Hayley is ranked Australia’s number one female street skater and regularly competes overseas, with the debut of street skating at the Olympics firmly in her sights.

The Mansfield Courier remains committed to covering the sporting life of our community, and is proud to continue to partner with the Mansfield Rotary Club to celebrate local sporting achievements through the Rotary/ Mansfield Courier Sportsperson of the Year Award.

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Tolmie Sports - 131 years young

By DAVID MIMS

AS the Mansfield Courier celebrates 150 years, there is another local institution that’s almost as old.

In February this year, the Tolmie Sports celebrated the 131st running of their iconic community sports day at the Tolmie Sports Ground, having started back in 1886.

And in this modern era, the popularity of Tolmie Sports remains as strong as ever, as it transports participants and spectators back to a simpler time.

Whether it be the woodchop, crosscut sawing, three-legged races, novelty competitions, horse events, or games of yesteryear such as “Bash the rat”, the old world charm, combined with demonstrations of skills quickly disappearing today, provide a spectacle that brings in the crowds year after year.

Over those 131 years, the Mansfield Courier has reported on and advertised the sports, providing written and pictorial coverage.

In the February 13, 1986 edition, the Courier celebrated the 100th running of the Tolmie Sports, compiling an eight page souvenir wrap-up of the sports.

In addition they compiled an historical look back, titled “Tolmie Sports...100 years old and still going strong” which sold for $2 a copy.

This past Tolmie Sports Day an updated version of the history of Tolmie was also launched - with perhaps a third edition already in the writing.

While the years lengthen, the sports undertaken have remained remarkably similar across 131 years of reporting on this iconic event in the district.

CENTENARY: The February 6, 1986 edition of the Mansfield Courier gave front page coverage of the upcoming Tolmie Sports centenary, while the following week (February 13) featured a massive eight page lift-out of the weekend at Tolmie (above).

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Making music 97 years ago

By DAVID MIMS

IN July this year, the Mansfield and District Orchestra (MAD) celebrates its tenth anniversary.

However, in a search through a special historical edition of the Mansfield Courier published in 1983, which included snippets of old Couriers back to 1869 the following was found: “Mansfield Orchestra, July 24, 1920.

A public meeting was held in the Shire hall on Tuesday evening last to consider the advisability of forming an orchestra in Mansfield.

There were present: Mrs V.H. Kelson, Misses Lees, Wade, and Riddell, Messers G.F Langley, H.Miller, G.Moffatt, P.Allen, R.M’Mullen, H.Ruffle, H.Wheare, L.Graham, P.R Harford, P.W Walker, O.E Rawson, J.McKenzie and A.J Robb.

Mr Langley was voted to the chair.

After some discussion it was decided, on the motion of Mr Walker, seconded by Mrs Kelson, that an orchestra be formed.”

The article went on to list the office bearers and members of the committee (both playing and non-playing), and noted the membership fee was fixed at 2/6, and that the first practice was to be held in the Parish hall on Saturday night 24th (no time was recorded).

Mansfield already had the services of a band, as the article goes on to say: “Mr Moffatt moved that the Band be written to and asked for permission to use band instruments in the orchestra.”

Nothing quite so formal occurred for the beginning of the MAD Orchestra in July 2007.

Its formation came about as a result of musicians who played in the annual music society productions wanting to get together on a more regular basis to play for enjoyment and to play at community events year-round.

Organised by Monica and Dean Sketcher, today the MAD orchestra, under the auspices of the Mansfield Music and Dramatic Society (MMuDS) is a regular at various community gatherings.

From a single orchestra, MAD now also has the MAD KIDS concert band, MAD Strings Ensemble, and MAD Minors alongside the main orchestra, all thanks to the dedication and musical skills of conductor Monica Sketcher, and the many talented musicians, young and old, who have been involved over those 10 years.

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Thumbs down to aquatic proposal

By RICHARD JAGO

THE LAST THEY WOULD HAVE TO TAKE OFF BEFORE THE l NAL PREPARATIONS FOR THE SKI SEASON h4HE WILLINGNESS TO PUT THEIR PRESSING WINTER PREPARATIONS ON HOLD AND SACRIl C ING ONE OF THEIR LAST WEEKENDS BEFORE WINTER AND TO WORK THEIR BACKSIDES OFF WAS GREATLY APPRECIATED BY THE MANAGE MENT OF "ULLER v HE SAID -T "ULLER MANAGEMENT WILL CONTINUE TO ASSESS SKIING CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT THIS WEEK BUT BASED ON THE WEATHER FORE CAST IT IS UNLIKELY SKIING WILL HAPPEN THIS WEEKEND

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If - as seems possible - council ALMOST three quarters of decides to allow the indoor pool respondents to the MansďŹ eld Shire proposal to lapse, the present Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s survey of ratepayersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; atpool would undergo a progressive A 42 per cent titude to the proposed indoor pool responses) from return rate (2975 obviously an issue of interest.

There was no signiďŹ cant dif- upgrade, for which some 7136 distributed funding â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job is to said they were not prepared to pay surveys indicated strong public consider these results and other ference between residents and has already been identiďŹ ed. for such a facility. non-residents in their preference interest in the controversial issue. material to make It is understood council has Only 30 per cent of survey reSigniďŹ cantly, the report showed decision,â&#x20AC;? he said. an informed to retain the present outdoor pool previously sought engineering spondents preferred the proposed 71 per cent of respondents (55 to 53 per cent). opinion on the need and likely would Asked if the overall result indoor aquatic facility - at a cost not, in principle, The proportions of the same cost of such an be prepared to pay was likely to be inďŹ&#x201A;uenced by of $4m to ratepayers for the $7m the proposed levy the groups supporting the construction indicative cost upgrade, with the project - while some 13 per cent rates detailed by and increased prospect of the levy payment and of an indoor facility were also very over four to being $1.3 million ďŹ ve years - which the council in its rate increases, Mr Roff said this had no preference. similar (33 to 31 per cent). community brochure. could be staged, distributing the would have depended At its meeting last night, counIn addition to the survey re- cost over this period.

Shire chief executive of- views on the issue. on peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cil received the final report by ďŹ cer, David Roff, sponses council also received 117 Council now has before it a said the pool Of the respondents, 64 per cent submissions Conway Alliance detailing the consultation process was well were full time residents, 29 per community from individuals and signiďŹ cant amount of cost-beneďŹ t results of the process undertaken to received and the groups, with a greater information on both pool options large response cent were part indicate ratepayersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; preferences. to the survey indicated it was the remainder time residents and proportion of these (49 per cent) to consider a decision, hopefully landlords. favoring the indoor pool.

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Stella Webster: treasure - P4 PROPERTY GUIDE River at Kevington last Thursday. Mr John DeBoer is retrieved from the Goulburn PHOTO: Courtesy Mansfield police MISSING CAR: The vehicle belonging to down the river.

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her brothPolice suspected Mr De- ful and relieved thatlocated. stances surrounding Mr DeBy PAM ZIERKbeen involved erâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body had been Boerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death are not believed Boer may have with his car â&#x20AC;&#x153;The family were very in an accident, MAHONEY to be suspicious. shocked when we realised the river.

Police Search and Rescue having plunged into based on he was missing,â&#x20AC;? Ms DeBoer THE search for missing That belief was CIU ofďŹ cers Kevington man John DeBoer divers and Benalla and retrieve evidence of a single vehicle ac- said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My brother lived at Kevended last Friday, with the were able to locate at the same Mr DeBoerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s submerged ve- cident at Kevington, ington for about four years, worst possible outcome.

River time Mr DeBoer was missing. this through known was he so â&#x20AC;&#x153;The body of John DeBo- hicle from the Goulburn recrew road A VicRoads Thursday. er of Kevington was located at Kevington last attempting ported they believed a vehicle community.â&#x20AC;?

They had been Ms DeBoer said John was in the Goulburn River, 800 river since Mr had gone over a guard rail and her only brother - they have metres upstream (north) of to search the Russell ter- down into the Goulburn River two other sisters and their parBurns Bridge in Jamieson,â&#x20AC;? DeBoer, his Jack his vehicle - a drop of some 30 metres.

Senior Sergeant Lyn Hol- rier â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mitzyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and Mr DeBoerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister, Sue ents live in Shepparton. were reported as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;missingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on She said funeral arrangeland said.

DeBoer of Shepparton, was 19.

August as made Police been not Highway had eld â&#x20AC;&#x153;MansďŹ when the car ments Strong floodwaters had present at the site Thursday. the family had to wait for an will complete the investigation but the river was retrieved last release by for the Coroner and the manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thwarted efforts, enough to She told the MansďŹ eld Cou- autopsy report and level had receded Coroner. family have been notiďŹ ed.â&#x20AC;?

Thursday. rier that her family were grate- the Police have said the circum- allow the search on

MANSFIELD Adult Continuing Education (MACE) has won the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Excellence in Creating Local Solutionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; category of the Victorian 2013 Learn Local Awards.

The Uni4U program, a partnership between MACE and Swinburne University, received a certiďŹ cate of recognition and took out $10,000 in prize money.

MACE chief executive ofďŹ cer, Paul Sladdin, said on Monday, MACE was very pleased to receive the award and recognised the efforts of MACE staff and trainers and Swinburne staff who contributed to the success of this program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Excellence in Creating Local Solutions category recognises programs or projects that provide ďŹ&#x201A;exible, quality and tailored training that meets local needs,â&#x20AC;? Mr Sladdin said.

The Learn Local Awards celebrate the outstanding work being done by neighborhood houses, living and learning centres and not-for-proďŹ t organisations to provide Victorians with access to pre-accredited and accredited training programs.

Speaking at the 2013 Learn Local Awards, Minister for Higher Education and Skills Peter Hall said a new strategy titled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Learn Local: Focusing on the Futureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; outlined a range of initiatives that would beneďŹ t the Victorian Learn Local sector. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Together with the Adult Community and Further Education Board, the Coalition Government has developed a strategy that opens up the possibility of exciting and more durable partnerships between providers,â&#x20AC;? Mr Hall said.

He reafďŹ rmed the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to the mature aged education sector with the launch of the Learn Local strategy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I trust that this strategy will be very well received among those for whom the Learn Local sector means so much,â&#x20AC;? Mr Hall said.

OF A STAFF RETENTION POLICY -S +ILFORD SAID THE BOARD ONLY BECAME FULLY AWARE OF THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE STAFlNG ISSUES AT THE END OF -AY WHEN STAFF NUMBERS HAD TO BE JUGGLED TO COVER ALL SERVICES 3HE SAID THE BOARD WAS ASSURED NINE MONTHS EARLIER THAT ALL WAS WELL WITH STAFlNG h4HE BOARD IS NOW DEVELOPING A STRATEGY AND GUIDELINES FOR SHORT

MEDIUM AND LONG TERM PLANS RELATING TO WORKFORCE RETENTION v SHE TOLD THE -ANSlELD #OURIER !LL DEPARTMENTS AT THE HOSPITAL HAVE HAD STAFF LEAVE WITH THE DIRECTOR OF NURSING AND HEAD CHEF AMONG RECENT RESIGNATIONS (OSPITAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER *ANENE 2IDLEY SAID MORE THAN STAFF HAD LEFT THE HOSPITAL S EMPLOY FOR VARIOUS REASONS IN THE LAST MONTHS

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Fire leaves family of 12 out of home

By PAM ZIERK-MAHONEY

A MANSFIELD family of 12 has been left without a liveable home after fire broke out on the top floor of their two-storey house on Thursday evening.

Jason and Denise Kelleher and their 10 children have lived in the home which they craft built themselves over about 15 years.

The fire destroyed the loft floor of the home gutting three bedrooms, the

roof and damaging the stairwell.

A fourth bedroom was also destroyed when the floor of the loft collapsed.

Smoke and water damage left the ground floor unusable.

Mansfield CFA captain Mick Jones said on Monday about nine firefighters took only a short time to bring the fire under control. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fire is believed to have started in one of the bedrooms but is

being considered as non-suspicious,â&#x20AC;? he said.

CFA fire investigator Rob Gardiner said the fire was completely accidental and estimated the top floor, including the roof, would have to be replaced.

The family is being accommodated at the Alzburg Inn until suitable rental accommodation can be found.

Denise Kelleher said it is estimated

the house will take up to six months to be rebuilt and refurbished. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are so blessed though to live in such a community as Mansfield,â&#x20AC;? she told the Mansfield Courier on Monday.

She particularly praised two police officers who immediately offered accommodation and assistance in contacting insurance companies and comforting the family during the ordeal.

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QUICK ACTION: Fast action by volunteer members of the Mansfield CFA brigade saved much of the Kelleher home last week after it caught fire.

McGowan expected to this week take Indi from Mirabella

By SHANA MORGAN count, it appeared unlikely VOICE4INDI Independent, Cathy McGowan, was on the verge of claiming victory in the battle for Indi yesterday.

She led Liberal incumbent, Sophie Mirabella, by just over 400 votes when vote counting resumed at the start of the day, and with less than 1000 votes left to

the Liberal member since 2001 could come back.

The Australian Electoral Commission was planning the ofďŹ cial declaration of the poll for later in the week.

A margin of less than 100 votes or another valid reason is required to call for a recount.

Mrs Mirabella was yet

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Wednesday Augus 25 2010

LIES, with a comic touch, are at work in MMuDSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; latest production, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Much Ado About What You Willâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, which went on show in MansďŹ eld on the weekend.

Queen Gertrude (Janene Ridley), who has taken a potion prepared by the three witches, has her eyes ďŹ rmly ďŹ xed on a new lover to replace her husband King Lear (Liam Bradley), who she said is â&#x20AC;&#x153;nothing but a mad wandering old sodâ&#x20AC;?.

She fancies Iago (Craig Wilson), who is reluctant and forces off her attempts of love with a lie, saying he already has a wife - and the plot thickens.

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to concede, but did stand down from cabinet to allow prime minister-elect, Tony Abbott, to name his front bench without her.

Ms McGowan spent yesterday at a rural womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership course in Seymour, doing her day job, while her Voice4Indi team booked the Oxley Hall for a celebration on Friday night.

VERGE OF VICTORY: Cathy McGowan visited Mansfield on the weekend to thank her supporters.

See story on page 5 today.

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