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Art of the outback By KYLIE WILSON
ART AFICIONADO:
Graham Whitehead with the first piece of Aboriginal art he ever purchased. Many pieces from his collection are currently on display at Wangaratta Art Gallery as part of the Namatjira and Beyond exhibition. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson
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HE was just a 16 year old suburban schoolboy when he first acquainted himself with the beauty and majesty of Alice Springs, but it is a time and a place Wangaratta’s Graham Whitehead will never forget. As well as the beauty of the landscape, he was transfixed by local Indigenous artists who would constantly be working to capture the beauty of the world around them. “It sparked my interest in art, in particular Aboriginal art,” said Graham, who particularly loved the work from the Hermannsburg school that Albert Namatjira was a part of, characterised by watercolors of western style landscapes depicting the striking colors of the Australian outback. Albert was taught by Rex Battarbee, before going on to become the most prominent Aboriginal artist of his time. “Albert encouraged a lot of others around him,” Graham said. “The whole family and extended family all started painting the same way. “They painted the icons of the area,” he said, including local mountains, rock formations, and the classic ghost gums. Graham returned to Alice Springs in 1969 to explore, and in 1973 he was able to transfer with his employer and live there for the next two years. continued page |
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HOME GROWN: Sam Bussell in his thriving vegeatable garden. PHOTO: Wendy Stephens.
What’s in your garden: Kipler potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, sugar snap peas, spinach, carrots, garlic, lettuce, basil, zucchinis, beans, chillis, golden nugget pumpkins. What do you enjoy about gardening: I find it rewarding to be able to eat what I grow. Favorite plant/spot in your garden: Sitting up on our outdoor
patio looking down over my veggies and my wife’s garden of color. Water saving/conservation tip: Adding peat moss to my soil and lots of lucerne mulching. We also catch any excess water from the sink and showers. Your tips to keep gardens in top shape: Weeding while hand watering.
HAPPY New Year. With Christmas over, we are already two weeks into 2015 and midway through summer. The days are long, the heat is hot and gardens are producing flowers, fruits and vegetables in large quantities. With regular watering and feeding, they should continue to produce in the summer heat. There are some jobs that need to be done in January, but it is generally a less hectic time of the year. Think smart and avoid the hot summer sun by not working during the hottest part of the day, follow the shade around, always slip, slop and slap and drink lots of water in between jobs. Watering is best done early in the morning or in the cool of the evening. Deep watering is more beneficial to plants than a light sprinkle, as this allows the water to penetrate deep into the soil, encouraging the roots to grow deeper and not stay near the surface where they are more vulnerable. Also feed with a liquid fertiliser like Thrive or Seasol once a fortnight to help keep plants strong and healthy. In the early mornings or evenings while watering, look closely at the
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garden, noting areas that can be improved. Check out where bare spaces are and what can be planted to fill in the gaps. Monitor plants that may be struggling and determine if they are growing in suitable conditions or may need to be relocated to a more suitable spot. Then, when it is too hot to work in the garden, plan. Use the hottest part of the day to find a shady spot and contemplate the future direction of the garden. What do you want to get out of your garden? What else needs to be done? What projects have to be completed? Read magazines, books and websites for inspirational ideas. Draw rough plans on paper, collect pictures of what you what to achieve and plan the process. Gardening should be an enjoyable pastime and not a chore, so take the time to plan to create. Happy gardening.
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Eclampsia (milk fever) in dogs COLORFUL: A snapshot of Aboriginal artists in Alice Springs that Graham Whitehead took as a schoolboy. He later learned that the photo featured Keith Namatjira (reclining at right) and Ewald Namatjira (sitting, at rear left of photo), two of Albert Namatjira’s sons.
“That’s when my collection really started to build,” he said. “In those days the artists were painting in the creek or on the streets of Alice Springs, and I’d buy the paintings directly from them.” Graham regularly returns to Alice Springs, and he recently returned and bought a painting from Kevin Namatjira, Albert’s grandson. Many of his collected works are part of the latest exhibition at Wangaratta Art Gallery, Namatjira and Beyond, with most by descendants of Mr Namatjira and those related by marriage. “It’s so interesting to see Albert’s influence, right down through the family,” he said, amazed by the way art brings the landscape to life. “They’re very good at reproducing the ochres, the strong reds and the blues that you see in the MacDonnell Ranges. “Like any other landscape, it changes all the time. “The stark white of the ghost gums along with the bright colors of the landscape. “Their painting style wasn’t about depicting culture but more about identifying the landscape.” Graham said sharing his collection with the
UNITED: Mervyn Rubuntja with one of his paintings that Graham Whitehead bought for his collection, ‘Love of the landscape’.
public was something he enjoyed, as does his brother and fellow local collectors Ron and Ross Aldridge – all of whom have contributed works to the exhibition. “You know that you own the painting, but to be able to talk about it and share it, and have other people appreciate it, is a good part of being an art collector,” he said. Namatjira and Beyond is running at Wangaratta Art Gallery until February 1. The exhibition is the subject of art talks and classes during January. Graham and Ron and Ross Aldridge will speak about what makes a collector at a talk on Wednesday, January 21 at the gallery between 2-3.30pm. There will also be an exhibition wine and cheese evening with Australian artist Richard Dunn on Friday, January 30 from 5.30-7pm. Classes being held this month will include 2D desert scapes with Jacquie Coupe, and pastel landscape drawing (both child and adult classes) with Vera Rubega. Anyone wishing to find out more about the exhibition can contact the gallery on (03) 5722 0865.
YOU have kept your bitch healthy all through her pregnancy and now she has successfully delivered her pups (hopefully). It is very important to monitor the health of not only the pups but also the bitch after whelping. The bitch’s nutritional requirements will be higher than before pregnancy as she is also providing nutrition for her pups. The best nutrition you can give your bitch is either food designed for lactating bitches or a puppy food. These are high in energy and have the correct balance of all your dog’s necessary vitamins and minerals. If you are concerned at all about the health of your bitch after whelping it is important to get her to your vet as soon as possible. There are several illnesses that can occur after whelping including eclampsia (“milk fever”), mastitis (an infection in the breast tissue) and infection in the uterus. Eclampsia can occur days to weeks after whelping. It is caused by low calcium levels and is a life-threatening illness requiring immediate veterinary attention. The main symptoms you may notice are restlessness and trembling but the condition
can deteriorate to collapse, seizures and death. It is important to get your bitch to a vet as quickly as possible for treatment if you suspect eclampsia. Your vet will need to confirm the diagnosis of eclampsia and begin immediate treatment (including providing calcium). If treatment is provided promptly, the bitch will usually make a rapid recovery. Depending on the age of the pups at the time, it may be recommended to take the pups off the bitch for 24 hours (they will need to be bottle fed) or wean them permanently. The bitch will also likely be put on an oral calcium supplement to keep her levels up for the rest of lactation. Do not supplement your bitch with calcium during pregnancy – in some cases it has contributed to the development of eclampsia. Good nutrition is the key to minimising the chances of your bitch developing eclampsia. Speak to your vet for further advice on care of your bitch during pregnancy and in the post-whelping period. Joanne Williams, Wangaratta Veterinary Clinic
PETS CORNER PUSS Rin, a three year old female domestic shorthair cat who is a motley grey and black color, is our pet of the week at the Wangaratta RSPCA shelter. She is in need of a quiet home and would be perfect company for someone living by themselves or a couple with no small children. To see more animals up for adoption at the Wangaratta RSPCA, visit the shelter in Connell Street or phone (03) 5722 2874.
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FISHING FOCUS
CATCH OF THE WEEK
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Plenty of cod, few trout all three anglers reported catching trout on bladed spinners and small minnow pattern lures. It’s the Murray cod fishing that is on everybody’s lips at the moment with great reports coming in from all over the place. Locally, the Ovens and King rivers have been exceptionally low, but have been fishing very well. Most of the cod caught in and around Wangaratta have been quite small but a few decent ones have been caught including a ripper 81cm fish caught and released by Sandy Hector on a cast hard body lure. All of the rivers around the region have experienced great cod fishing over
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NICE CATCH: Twelve-year-old Paul Everingham shows a lovely colored King River Murray cod he caught on a Bassman spinnerbait last week. The fish was released unharmed.
G’DAY folks it’s great to be back. I had a wonderful Christmas and New Year and I hope everybody else did too. Now let us get straight into it. The fishing around the region has been very hot and cold - hot for Murray cod fishermen, and cold for trout fishermen. The trout anglers have done it pretty tough with low flows of relatively warm water in most of the streams. I have had three half decent reports though – two of reasonable trout fishing from the Kiewa River close to Mt Beauty, and one report of reasonable trout fishing from the Ovens River upstream of Bright. None of the reports were great, but
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the festive season. I have seen photos of two Murray cod over the magical 100cm mark caught in North East Victorian waterways - they were a 102cm cod from the Broken River and a 100cm cod caught in the Kiewa River. There has also been a few monster Murray cod caught in Lake Mulwala in recent weeks. This great cod fishing is here to stay for a while now although it can fluctuate with the changing weather conditions. A severe hot spell could see the cod fishing slow down, and a decent rainfall event in the catchment areas could see a temporary surge in the trout fishing in the mountain streams.
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YOUR WELLBEING MOVIE
Body image more important than health for young Australians
Paper Planes [G] 11-year-old Dylan is growing up motherless in the remote backcountry of Australia. But when Dylan’s passion for flight and inventive spirit land him a hard-won spot in the regional Paper Plane Championships in Sydney, a dream is born and the young boy will contend with a lack of funds and a disapproving father to reach the World Paper Plane Championships in Japan.
MOST Australians rate a healthy lifestyle and wellbeing ahead of physical features such as being slim, attractive and young, according to a new survey released by Medibank this month. But teens and young adults are more about body image than health, according to the Medibank Health Check:‘Community perceptions on the role of body image vs health’. The fourth quarterly survey of 1500 people revealed that the younger you are, the more important physical features like looking attractive, being slim and looking young are, compared to healthy living features such as being active and eating well. Some 48 per cent of 18-24 year olds say they worry more about body shape than overall health. The response to this statement trends down with age, with only seven per cent of people 65 plus worrying more about how they look than overall health. Identifying a link between health and attractiveness, in general healthy lifestyle attributes like feeling good, healthy eating and living an active lifestyle, were seen as more important than physical attributes, including being slim, looking attractive and looking young. Medibank’s GP, Dr Ian Boyd, said that while generally the results of Medibank Health Check were pleasing, the younger respondents tended to be more focused on body image than on overall health, which was concerning. “Some 37 per cent of 25-34 year olds believe an attractive body shape means you are in good health…this compares to only 14 per cent of people of over 65s,” Dr Boyd said. “According to the Victorian Government health initiative – The Better Health Channel – a significant proportion of Australians have an unhealthy body image
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WITH ANITA McPHERSON The wine is made by Dennis Clarke in Laceby from grapes sourced from two vineyards on either side of the Warby Range. It has a deep purple color and a delicious, spicy aroma of ripe boysenberries, with a hint of black pepper and thyme. The flavor is juicy and fruity, with lots of berry and black cherry up front, before settling back comfortably against some warming oak. We enjoyed it with chargrilled rump steak and Mediterranean vegetables; the earthy meat cut providing an ideal savory match. You can’t beat spending time with an old friend, although making new ones does come a close second. Find out more at www. wowines.com.au.
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WHEN I was growing up mum would serve these fritters the night after we had a roast dinner. Between sandwiches, shepherd’s pie and these fritters she would manage to cover a few dinners a week on one cut of meat. Well done mum. These will be great with the leftover turkey or ham or any meat you may have left over. Method Sift flour and salt into a bowl and add pepper, egg and milk. Beat to form a smooth pancakelike batter. Add meat, two pieces at a time to the batter and coat well. Heat a frying pan and add butter and oil to the pan. Once butter has melted add the
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THE secret to making sure you keep your New Year’s resolutions is to stop being so hard on yourself, and instead resolve to do more of the things you like the best. If only there were more hours in the day to dedicate to being with the people you love, eating great food and discovering new wine, and not necessarily in that order. Unfortunately work always seems to get in the way of play, but unless you want to go the way of Monty Python’s Mr Creosote, that’s probably a good thing. A more moderate objective might be to aim to spend an evening a week with a friend over some of that food, and to share a bottle of a wine you have never tried before. We did it this week with a bottle of Windmill and Old Well Wines Shiraz and it was time well spent.
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RECEPTIONIST/ ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT Full time position Previous experience in a medical practice is desirable although on the job and further training will be provided. The position would ideally suit someone who would is pursing a career as a medical receptionist/ administration assistant. This position offers a stimulating team work environment. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the relevant award. To obtain a Position Description please contact The Practice Manager on (03) 5722 1162. Applications can be posted to 29 Clark Street, Wangaratta 3677 or emailed to manager@wcrc.com.au Applications close Tuesday 20th Januar y 2015.
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Holiday recuperation
Will we see changes to award wage rates?
DO you come back from holidays feeling revitalised and refuelled? Before Christmas many people become a bit of a mess. Burnt out, over it, desperately needing a break, we rush around to get everything finalised at work, pack, clean the house and find Christmas presents. Over the past years, I have noticed that many simply ‘get through’ Christmas, without really having a ‘break’. This means they miss out on an opportunity to feel clear headed, fresh, energetic and ready to take on any challenges that the new year may bring. It is so important for the health of our bodies and minds that we have a break - a rest from routine and from the ordinary structure of our life and deadlines. I love holidays that give me time to rest, reflect and set some clear goals for the year ahead. Post holiday cleanse The body 1. Drink loads of water: Try having a litre of water on rising. If your tummy is a little gurgly after the holiday, try adding the juice of half a lemon to your water. 2. Rest: use those long summer days to do some long summer relaxing. Just as a
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IN the press over the last couple of weeks there has been a great deal of discussion regarding a wind back of some of the penalty rates that exist in our hospitality and club (and other) awards. It brings back memories of when shops closed at noon on a Saturday and employees were able to enjoy family and friends without having to think of work commitments on a Sunday. But then came the changes, where the supermarkets started to increase their hours and smaller business followed suit in order to survive. Of course, we then witnessed an explosion in wage costs as unions demanded employees be compensated for the loss of leisure time. The push comes as the Federal Government launches a review of industrial relations by the Productivity Commission which is reviewing more than 200 awards that provide minimum wage, hours and other conditions. But with longer trading hours, my friends in retail have all told me it was a case of follow the leader or shut the door. A particular focus of the employer push at Fair Work is hospitality. The Restaurant and Catering Association used its submission to argue that the late night loading, which gives workers an extra 10 to 15 per cent per hour, should be stripped from the award. RCA chief executive John Hart said they would also be looking to capitalise on a recent win in another case to push for standardised penalty rates across Saturday and Sunday through the industry. Mr Hart said they “are not arguing there shouldn’t be penalty rates, because the legislation says there has to be, it is now about arguing the quantum”. The unions have a different approach with their case being that working on Saturdays was a hindrance to social life, because of children’s sport and other activities, rather than the importance of Sundays. Jos de Bruin, chief executive of the Master
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dirty house takes hours and energy to clean, so does your body. Sleep and rest is detox time. It refuels you after a busy day and cleans your body of the junk you pump it full of. 3. Make fresh juices: A tasty, easy to digest food, juices give you a gentle clean out and allow your digestion a well-earned break. My new favorite is pineapple, green apple and watermelon. Or try lemon, ginger, orange and carrot. 4. Move mindlessly each day: exercise creates a feeling of calm and energy. If you are fit already, go for a run or bike ride or swim. If you are not fit, get started. Start with 15 minutes a day,
like in your lunch break. You need to sweat. This is one of the best things about exercise. Sweating cools the body down and carries unwanted gunk out through your skin. Do it. You’ll feel great afterwards. The mind Stress affects everything. When you are tired stress will take a bigger toll on your health. After my holiday I feel like I have started again. Everything that was worrying me last year has been swept aside, become trivial things that don’t matter. I hope this helps you to kick start your new year. Happy 2015 everyone.
By KEN CLARKE, WANGARATTA CERTIFIED PRACTICING ACCOUNTANT
kenclarke11@bigpond.com Grocers Association, which represents independent supermarkets, weighed into the argument by saying “Paying double time on a Sunday provided an enormous cost burden on what is now becoming a normalised day to trade for our members”. He said a reduction from double time sometimes up to $50 an hour – to time and a half would allow small independent grocers to hire more staff and improve service. And it doesn’t end there. The accommodation association wants the loading for working on public holidays cut from double time to time and a half. Australian Hotels Association and Clubs Australia are another couple of employer groups wanting to see a reduction of penalty rates. To be fair, no employer groups are looking at an across the board wiping of penalty rates - most just want a reduction from double time to time and a half. The Australian Council of Trade Union’s Ged Kearney said the industries arguments that weekend should have the same value for workers as weekdays was “nonsense”. “Unless they can show, which they to date failed to, an economic case that penalty rates adversely affect business, they have no case and every commission has found that they do not have a case,” she said. I wonder what we would all think if the supermarkets and department stores went back to closing at noon on a Saturday and whether goods and services would be a lot cheaper? Certainly those employed in these industries would be a lot poorer than with the present arrangements, whether the penalties are double time or time and a half.
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