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Generations of growth By KYLIE WILSON

HISTORIC SPOT:

Geoff Simpson at home on the family farm, “Brangie”, where he not only works the land, but is turning fallen timber into furniture. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson

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TUCKED away off a dirt road at the edge of Oxley is a tranquil parcel of land that has seen generations of the Simpson family grow and thrive. And the current generation, among them farmer Geoff Simpson, is keen to continue working on the land in a sustainable way to ensure the connection continues into the future. Geoff’s childhood memories include being his grandfather Frank’s constant companion as he carried out farm chores from feeding and milking cattle to cutting wood and even sowing crops as he got older. “We’d go fishing, we played cards,” he said of his rural childhood, adding that the property means a lot to his extended family, including his parents Ian and Mary. “It’s a central spot for everyone to come back to,” he said. “I have strong ties to the place. “My intention is to keep the farm going as long as I can.” Geoff said his family’s connection to Oxley goes back to his great grandfather, Alexander Moyer Simpson, being among the small group of settlers known as the “Farmers Five” that originally settled on the land around Hurdle Creek back in the mid 19th century. Members of the family settled and farmed throughout the area, but it was Geoff’s grandfather, Francis “Frank” Arthur Simpson, who bought the farm known as “Brangie” that has become synonymous with his family. The farm was named after one of the local Indigenous leaders of the time by Frank’s mother Janet, and Geoff said that the family had a lot of respect for the Indigenous people of the area and their connection to the land. continued page |

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MONEY MATTERS

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Don’t give your heart to a scammer THE ACCC is warning people to be wary of scammers when looking for romance online with social media now the most common method scammers use to contact potential victims. In 2016, 4100 Australians contacted the ACCC’s Scamwatch service to report dating and romance scams and more than $25 million was lost: the largest amount of money lost to any type of scam. Stats also show Facebook is a popular contact method used by romance scammers, and that those aged 45 and over are most likely to be affected. “Reports of dating and romance scams increased by more than a third in 2016 and, sadly, the amount of money reported lost has also increased by about $3 million compared to 2015,� ACCC deputy chair Delia Rickard said. “Romance scammers are getting increasingly manipulative so it’s absolutely vital that you’re able to recognise the warning signs. “This is particularly the case when using dating websites or apps or if you’re contacted by someone you don’t know through social media. “Scammers create very believable profiles, including stealing the identities of real, trusted people such as military personnel, aid workers or professionals working abroad. “If you meet someone who seems too good to be true, do some research to see if they’re the real deal,� Ms Rickard said. “Look for inconsistencies in their stories. For example, do they say they are university educated but have poor English and grammar?

THINK TWICE: Use your head as well as your heart if you are suspect you may be falling for an online scammer. Is their profile picture legitimate or stolen? These are red flags that you’re likely dealing with a scammer. “Also be careful when someone expresses strong feelings quickly after you meet them. A scammer’s currency is ‘love at first type’ – they will use your emotions against you and leave you devastated financially and emotionally,� Ms Rickard said. “Perhaps the biggest warning sign is when a scammer asks you for money. After gaining your trust – often waiting weeks, months or even years – they tell you an elaborate story involving some crisis, or plan to travel to see you and ask for money, gifts or your bank account/credit card details. “This is a scammer’s end-game: to abuse your trust so they can steal your money. Don’t fall for their con – look after yourself when online and don’t be afraid to cut off contact if something doesn’t feel right to you,� Ms Rickard said.

For more advice on how to avoid dating and romance scams, visit Scamwatch. Scamwatch tips Never provide your financial details or send funds to someone you’ve met online. Scammers particularly seek money orders, wire transfers or international funds transfer as it’s rare to recover money sent this way. Run a Google Image search to check the authenticity of any photos provided as scammers often use fake photos they’ve found online. Be very wary if you are moved off a dating website as scammers prefer to correspond through private emails or the phone to avoid detection. Don’t share intimate photos or use webcams in an intimate setting. The ACCC has received reports of scammers using such photos or webcam recordings to blackmail victims. If you think you have fallen victim to a scammer, contact your bank or financial institution immediately and report it to www.scamwatch.gov.au.

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between two and five lobes, not just the three or four as stated in this urban legend. The number of lobes that a capsicum has is related to the variety of capsicum. There are different varieties that produce different numbers of lobes. Some produce two, while others may produce between three and five lobes. So that in itself dispels the urban myth further. Each individual capsicum has one or more chambers and a central placenta which is the white pithy part inside where the seeds develop. The number of chambers a pepper has is purely genetic and has no impact on taste or the number of seeds produced. Capsicum belong to the Solanaceae or Nightshade family, which also includes eggplant, tomatoes and potatoes, all of which have “perfect� flowers and reproduce the same way as capsicums. Google male and female eggplants and similar stories pop up. Once again, wrong. Happy gardening.

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SOME friends were visiting over the weekend and the conversation turned to capsicums. According to one, her mum had mentioned during dinner that capsicums have a defined sex. They are either male or female and the way to determine the sex is in the number of lobes on the capsicum. The male capsicums have three lobes while the four lobed ones are the female capsicums. It is also claimed that the number of lobes affect the taste and the amount of seeds. The female capsicums have more seeds than males, taste sweeter and are better eaten raw, while the male capsicums taste better cooked. My inner horticulturist was laughing inside while hearing this. I did some research and the internet is flooded with information about this. Most of it is wrong, very wrong. Capsicum have what is known as “perfect� flowers. They produce flowers that are considered perfect because they have both male and female reproductive parts on the same flower. Each individual pepper is produced through the selffertilisation of a flower that is both male and female. The pollen falls within the flower to pollinate itself. The fruits do not have a specific gender. Capsicums can have anywhere

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february 22 - 28 | 2017

VETS CORNER

FEATURE STORY

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Pet Mythbusters AS a pet owner it is likely that you have come across one or more of the following about your pet’s health. Are they just ‘old wives tales’ or is there some truth lurking around in there? Let’s find out. A healthy dog should have a cold, moist nose The temperature of the nose is not a good indicator of health – a dog can still be sick or have a fever with a cold, wet nose. The only reliable indicator of temperature in dogs is measuring the core body temperature with a thermometer at the opposite end. Dogs eat grass when they are feeling sick There are many theories as to why dogs eat grass and lawn mowing is certainly not confined to sick pooches. Some scientists believe dogs simply like the taste of grass and vomiting is often accompanied afterwards. Other researchers believe that it was a normal part of their ancestors’ diet and it is simply instinct. However, it is advised to contact your vet if your dog is eating grass and vomiting repeatedly. My dog eats faeces (copraphagia) because they are lacking in certain vitamins/ minerals For the majority of dogs that eat their own (or the cats) faeces, they simply enjoy

the taste. Often dogs will start to explore this socially unacceptable habit out of boredom and it becomes habit. For a minority of cases copraphagia can be caused by digestive or other problems. Talk to your vet for further advice. Garlic will prevent fleas on my pet Garlic may prevent anyone going near your pet’s mouth, but it is not an effective flea preventative. In fact, garlic is toxic to dogs and cats in higher doses. Use a registered flea product recommended by your vet. Cats enjoy playing with string and it won’t cause any problems Cats do enjoy playing with string, but once it starts to go into their mouths, their course tongues make it difficult for them to remove the string and thus they can end up swallowing the whole lot. This is not good for kitty as it can lead to a linear foreign body and emergency surgery. Meagan Lee BVSc (Hons), Veterinarian

PETS CORNER THIS week’s pet of the week at Wangaratta RSPCA is Polly, an 18 month old, female domestic shorthair cat who is black/ tortoiseshell in colour. To see more animals up for adoption at the Wangaratta RSPCA, visit the shelter in Connell Street or phone (03) 5722 2874.

!! IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT !! a leading international chain to Australia and in particular Wangaratta. McPhails will continue to trade though the renovations and beyond, however on a smaller scale. We will be clearing 80% of our stock to make way for the renovations so stay tuned for the sale posts to come. Casey and Taylor would like to thank our loyal customers and suppliers for their many years of support all the way back from when our parents Bev and Keith started this business back in 1969.

FARMING HISTORY: (Above) An old image of Frank Simpson with some of his horses. FAMILY LEGACY: (Right) Geoff Simpson’s grandparents Frank and Elsie Simpson were part of the long Simpson family farming legacy in Oxley.

Over the years the farm has fulfilled many functions, including dairy farming, and Geoff ’s father helped build an irrigation system on the property. He said he has strong memories of floods that have impacted the farm over the years, including the 1974 and 1993 floods. The 1993 floods got so bad that the family had to help bring the neighbours to safety on their tractor. “But – touch wood - we’ve never had a bushfire through here to my knowledge,” Geoff said. Today, some of the land is leased to neighbours, with some paddocks even boasting vineyards. With the property located on a floodplain, Geoff said he wanted to find a way to make use of the naturally falling timber that occurs during and after such natural events, and this idea grew into his current business, Fallen Timber Furniture Company, which he runs from home. He works mainly with naturally fallen timber, as well as reclaimed timber from old

buildings and structures, with one of the most interesting pieces being wood from Wangaratta’s old stock bridge. He said he has always been drawn to making things with wood because each piece has its own unique character. “It’s amazing what it reveals,” he said. “Wood tells stories of where it’s been.” Geoff said events and weather impact on each tree, influencing how it grows and the “character, lines and faults” are etched in the wood. He said he and his family were passionate about working with and respecting the land in a way that is sustainable and keeps the land healthy and productive well into the future. Geoff hopes to one day have enough time and money to revegetate the property to a more natural state, removing weed species, planting natives and creating a sanctuary for wildlife. He works hard to fight salinity on the property and shore up the banks of Hurdle Creek against erosion.

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HELPING OUT: (Top) Geoff Simpson’s father Ian lending a hand during a flood in the area, believed to be in the 1960s.


february 22 - 28 | 2017

CATCH OF THE WEEK

FISHING FOCUS

WHAT THEY SEEM TO LIKE: This Bassman 4x4 spinnerbait has served me well in recent weeks. It is slow sinking and the Murray cod seem to like hitting it as it sinks. Bright coloured spinnerbaits work well in turbid water and natural coloured spinnerbaits work well in really clear water.

Cod fishing still quite good GIVEN the unstable weather that we have been experiencing recently it comes as a huge surprise to me that the Murray cod fishing has remained quite consistent over the last few weeks. I feel that it has slowed down a tiny bit, but on the whole the fishing has remained quite good. I have been fishing the King River close to Wangaratta a fair bit where I have found the tiger snake to Murray cod ratio has been about 1:1. For every Murray cod I catch I seem to see a tiger snake - but that does not bother me too much as I am a huge lover of snakes and reptiles and often enjoy my slithery encounters. I have been catching my cod

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using a variety of techniques, however, spinnerbaits seem to be bringing me the most consistent results. The size of my fish has not been great, but the numbers have been good as I have been catching a few small ones each time I go out. If you are after large Murray cod, Lake Mulwala is the place to go. I have had four separate official reports of Murray cod over 100cm long being caught in the last week alone, with the largest being a

whopping 125cm which was caught on a surface lure. There have been some very large Murray cod caught in the lower reaches of the Ovens River around Bundalong as well, with surface lures being the most popular. This current cool (damn cold) weather that we are experiencing should lead to some very good stream trout fishing and may help lead us into some great autumn trout fishing. With stream flows in the small streams looking great for this time of the year – due to recent rainfall and strong, early cold fronts - I am getting quite excited for some decent autumn trout fishing this year.

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HEALTHY CHOICE: Brown rice is a simple recovery tonic for the gut. Various brown rice breakfast ideas: Sweet tooth: add cinnamon and grated apple with a drizzle of honey Savory crunch: add Tamari seeds (see recipe below) More protein: add a scrambled egg and soya sauce Full recovery: combine with chicken soup broth Green breakfast: stir in some pesto and avocado The weekender: top with some fresh basil, soft goat’s cheese and a baked tomato Increase the fibre: blend in a teaspoon of chia seeds and honey. Brown rice with tamari seeds Brown rice 1 handful of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds 1 tablespoon Tamari or soya sauce

Cook the brown rice very well (best done in larger quantities and stored so that each morning you just need to reheat, add toppings and get on your way). This takes a good 20minutes so leave it bubbling while you shower, get ready and make a cuppa. Strain and place a scoop in a bowl. Tamari seeds: place seeds onto a hot pan. Cover with a tablespoon of tamari or soya sauce and stir continuously until the seeds are brown but not burnt. Stir a scoop through your brown rice. You can use these seeds on salads or for a morning snack nibble.

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WINE TALK

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WITH ANITA McPHERSON favourite of mine and this one, made from fruit grown in the Buckland Valley, is a lovely example. This crisp, white wine has a lime-tinged colour and the aroma is a jumble of apples, pears and honeysuckle. The flavour continues with pear fruit and the zing of citrus in the refreshingly dry finish. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wine to enjoy with crusty bread, cheese or a platter of antipasto, or accompanying a rich, white meat like roasted chicken. Ilario Michelini says Italians do everything with a certain style â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and I think he might be right. Visit the cellar door in Myrtleford or go to www. micheliniwines.com.au.

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A famous non-appearance, 1860 THE population of Chiltern was agog as they waited on the arrival of the greatest Shakespearian actor of his time, GV Brooke, who was due to perform. Alas, he failed to arrive. Word came through that he was sick in Beechworth, but apparently the truth was he had taken to bed with a monumental hangover. When he did arrive, Chiltern cheered his Othello until the rafters rattled.

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FACT: Unauthorised deductions from an employeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pay are unlawful. Deductions can be made only in very limited circumstances. MYTH 5: Employees are obliged to buy store produce such as clothing or food. FACT: Employers cannot require staff to purchase store produce. This includes any items for which the worker may receive a staff discount. For example, an employer cannot require workers to purchase the particular clothing stocked in a retail outlet. MYTH 6: Unpaid internships are OK for all inexperienced young workers looking to get a foot in the door. FACT: Internships can only be lawfully unpaid when they are a requirement of a course at an authorised educational or training institution. MYTH 7: Employers can pay young workers as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;traineesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;apprenticesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; without lodging any formal paperwork. FACT: Employers must negotiate and lodge a registered training contract for an employee in order to lawfully be able to pay trainee or apprentice rates. An employer cannot pay an employee trainee rates just because they are young or new to the job. MYTH 8: Paying employees with goods such as food or drink is OK. FACT: Payment-in-kind is unlawful. Employees must be paid wages for all work performed. MYTH 9: If a worker has an Australian Business Number (ABN) they are an independent contractor and minimum pay rates donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t apply. FACT: Having an ABN does not automatically make a worker an independent contractor. Fair Work inspectors apply tests of fact and law to determine whether a workerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s correct classification is as an independent contractor or an employee. Whether an employer has labelled a worker as a contractor and required them to obtain an ABN may not be relevant. MYTH 10: Pay slips arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mandatory â&#x20AC;&#x201C; employers only need to give employees pay slips if they ask for them. FACT: Employers must give all employees a pay slip within one working day of pay-day. Employers can give employees paper or electronic pay slips, such as a link sent via email. Ms James says that in 2017 her agency will have a particular focus on proactively checking that employers of young workers are doing the right thing. Employers and employees seeking assistance can visit www.fairwork.gov. au or contact the Fair Work Infoline on 13 13 94. An interpreter service is available by calling 13 14 50 and information on the website is translated into 27 different languages.

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What was once old is new again WITH CHRIS FEBVRE,

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THEY donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make them like they used to. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember the Nokia 3310, you either werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t born yet, or you were stranded on an island in the Pacific Ocean with only a volleyball called Wilson to keep you company during the early 2000s. With 126 million units sold, the Nokia 3310 was one of the most successful phones of its time, and it seemed like everyone had one (or one of its variants). With features like a customisable case, a ludicrously long battery life, the Snake game, and nighindestructibility, the Nokia 3310 was arguably the best tech gadget of the year 2000, and still holds cult status to this day. Which is most likely why HMD, the Finnish company that has the rights to the Nokia brand, are slated to re-release an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;updatedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; version of the phone early this year. Details are somewhat scarce, but the phone is expected to retain its signature features - such as a long battery life and durability - while undergoing software and hardware updates to bring it more in line with modern standards. HMD will likely pitch the handset as a reliable, cheap, backup phone - handy for when your smartphone inconveniently kicks the bucket. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the only good news for purveyors of nostalgic technology.

THROWBACK: Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a recent influx of old school tech items re-released onto the market. Nintendo have confirmed that production of the NES Classic Edition will continue, quelling rumors that no more consoles would be released. First released in November of last year, most retailers sold out of the product almost immediately, and as of the end of December 1.5 million units had been sold.

ports of old games, or new games stylized like the classics. On top of that, there are plenty of very popular Youtube channels and streams dedicated to playing old games or talking about old technology. Who knows, one day we might even see the Atari appear on Antiques Roadshowâ&#x20AC;Ś

So if you were one of the many who missed out on the first batch, rest assured you should be able to get your hands on one in the near future. The past few years have seen an influx of interest in old-school devices and software, with online game marchant Steam absolutely saturated with titles that are either

I just googled it. The Atari was featured on Antiques Roadshow. I suddenly feel very old. Oh well, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thoroughly enjoying reliving my childhood with all of these re-released gadgets of yesteryear. They actually do make them like they used to, after all.

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