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HERITAGE: The ignored kiln and its interprative sign.
GEELONG’S historic lime kilns have been abandoned to vandalism, graffiti and rubbish. The heritage-listed brick and bluestone kilns, at Limeburner’s Point on the Stingaree Bay side of Eastern Park, were reinforced with steel bracing and meshing and fenced off several years ago but have fallen to neglect and the elements. The kilns, built into the side of an escarpment date from the 1860s and 1870s. The ruins are of archaeological and historical significance to Victoria, with lime a crucial building material in Geelong from as early as 1838.
Heritage councillor Tony Ansett said State Government had allowed the kilns to slide into ruin. “These are the sort of things I find difficult in Geelong,” he said. “In Ballarat and Bendigo they highlight these sort of things. We have history here that goes right back to early beginnings of the town. “This is where they found the legendary Geelong Keys. Limeburner’s Point and lime are a critical part of our history and our early manufacturing, we need it to be maintained and restored.“ A Department of Environment and Primary Industries said City of Greater Geelong was responsible for managing the site.
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Cage-fight glee By NOEL MURPHY GEELONG mixed martial arts expert George Sotiropolous has welcomed the new Andrews Government‘s move to allow cage fighting in Victoria. The Australian coach, who has argued legalised cage fighting could earn Victoria $45 million a tournament, said the fights would also improve safety for the sport’s competitors. “It‘s a new era for combat sport in the world and Melbourne gets to be a part of it,” Mr Sotiropolous said. “It‘s an exciting time for fans and participants as everyone ben-
efits from the change in law. “Victorians no longer need to leave the state as the big show has come to them.” Mr Sotiropoulos has argued the safety of fighters was at risk while their sport was staged in boxing rings. “There are lots of guys who have fallen through the ropes onto the ground, onto concrete,’’ he previously told the Independent. Mr Sotiropoulos said concerns that cage fighting was dangerous lay with outdated perceptions of the sport. The sport had “no rules” when it began but regulations increased
as its popularity increased, he said. “Rules have changed since then, commissions have gotten involved and fighter safety is paramount. Doctors always check fighters before and after. “Cages present the right environment for the contest but it’s also safer for the fighters. “MMA is not purely a striking sport. It’s wrestling and striking and we use the cage. You get pinned against the side as opposed to pinned to the ropes where you can fall. “It’s like an enclosed trampoline.’’
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