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Stories to reflect upon F

OR this Anzac Centenary souvenir edition of the Mail, our editorial team has compiled an invaluable array of feature stories and historical material.

We’ve sourced local stories, local experiences, local photographic images and many heartwrenching local facts.

Overall, our aim for this edition is to embolden the Anzac spirit, to ensure the many stories of courage and sacrifice live on in the Yarra Ranges.

The Mail wants future generations to be speaking about Diggers such as George Ingram, this region’s only Victoria Cross recipient.

We want our schoolchildren to know the first shot in World War I was ordered by Charles Morris, who later lived in Montrose.

Also, we want them to be knowledgeable about stories of sacrifice and courage, such as Fred Cullen from Cockatoo, who fought alongside his four brave brothers in World War I. Or Reginald Hubbard from Steels Creek, who served in World War I with five members of his family; with only three returning home.

Many of our readers may be already familiar with some of these stories, but it’s important they endure during this

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Anzac centenary.

In this edition, we’ve tried to cover the Anzac story in this region in as great a depth as possible.

We’ve also been diligent when sourcing our information and endeavoured to be accurate throughout.

However, there are volumes and volumes of information, and we would welcome any feedback in relation to our coverage.

Most of all, we hope you take time to read and reflect.

From the team at the Mail, we sincerely hope you enjoy what we have prepared for you on this Anzac Centenary.

Upwey-Belgrave RSL’s century-old flag, which was used during World War I, will be preserved thanks to a Veterans Council grant.

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Emerald's Anzac Walk, the site of this weekend’s Dawn Service, was opened with great fanfare, important visitors and plenty of period costumes last month.

A World War I service medal has been unearthed on a property in Olinda, and the Running Rabbits Military Museum is searching for the soldier’s descendants.

The Mail talks to the owners of a Sassafras house, which used to be home to the Little Digger, Prime Minister William ‘Billy’ Hughes, who led the country during the end of the Great War.

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Deep connection to the Anzacs From my

desk Tony Smith MP

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This infamous shot was fired from Point Nepean at an escaping German vessel and really highlights the deeply ingrained connection this area has with the formative years of the Anzac spirit.

The Yarra Ranges is draped in incredible stories of courage, hardship and persistence.

It must be remembered that 100 years ago, not many could have pre-

dicted the atrocities that lay ahead for our country and our soldiers.

Most of these soldiers had never been outside of their home country before, let alone fought in battle. Over the course of that war, 420,000 Australians enlisted and earned the Anzac moniker, while more than 8000 Australians died at Gallipoli from a total of 60,000 Australian fatalities. 160,000 were injured.

gram was awarded the Victoria Cross, our highest decoration for gallantry, in recognition for his bravery on the Western Front in France.

Anzac Day is a time to remember and reflect on the service and sacrifice of Yarra Valley locals and an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to the memory of those who served our nation.

If you are able to, I encourage you to attend a dawn service in your local town or follow coverage through the day to remember all Australians who have served from World War I to those serving today.

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NE often overlooked fact of World War I is the first shot of the war was fired in Australian territory. Another little known fact is that shot was ordered

by Charles Morris, an artillery major and later a resident of Montrose.

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Anzac Day is always a special and solemn occasion...

Anzac Day is always a special and solemn occasion. But it will be especially so this year, with the centenary of the first Anzac Day. Locally, the Warburton RSL is commemorating the service and the sacrifice of the 151 local men who served by constructing a beautiful mural wall, featuring a mosaic poppy for each of the 47 soldiers who were killed in action.

Also in the lead up to this centenary event, I had the honour of helping launch the book Great Courage and Initiative - The Heroic Life of George Ingram VC MM. A Seville local, In-

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Flag histor y to fly high

By PETER DOUGLAS

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Phil Garland, left, and Leigh Baker with the 100-year-old flag. 136264 in Australia history,” he said.

“I suspect at the end of the war, someone’s rolled the flag into their kit and taken it home, which is a very Aus-

tralian thing to do.”

According to the museum, the dirt on the flag is from the battlefields of France, Belgium and Germany, where

the unit was stationed at various periods during their history.

Mr Garland said the public was welcome to come and view this important

piece of Australian military history.

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The project also included the flag’s history being engraved in a bronze-coloured plaque, which has been attached to the frame.

The flag now sits proudly at the Running Rabbits Military Museum, which is located at the Upwey-Belgrave RSL sub-branch.

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A flood of tributes T

HE Anzac Walk opening at Emerald last month was flooded with many tributes to those who sacrificed so much.

Along with the hype surrounding the visit from Governor-General, Sir Peter Cosgrove, the incredibly moving Walk was littered with subtle homages, such as plaques and flags, war-era costumes and even the recently erected statue of the ‘Unnamed Soldier’.

But not of least importance was the symbolic homecoming of 32 soldiers from the district, who had died in the war and failed to return to their families.

To pay respects, 32 people dressed in period costume and travelled into Emerald in Puffing Billy, with their exit from the famous steam train symbolising the soldiers finally returning home.

When stepping from the train, the honoured soldiers were greeted by their descendants, as well as thousands of enthusiastic onlookers.

Among those honoured was Fred Cullen, a Cockatoo local who was just 28 years old when he was killed in action, and who was one of four brave brothers who fought side by side in World War I. At the opening was a huge contingent from the Cullen clan, including Ron, Brian, Jan and Bernie Cullen, and Dianne Young.

And their presence and enthusiasm would’ve done the brothers proud.

Descendant Ron Cullen said it would have been incredibly difficult on the family and community when the brothers headed off overseas.

“For a family on the farm, their absence would have been hard-going,” he said.

“I can imagine it would’ve taken the guts out of their business, which was a timber mill and tree-cutting.”

Originally, the Cullen family settled in Cockatoo in 1903, with a parcel of land outside the present site of the Cockatoo Primary School.

Not even a decade later, four brothers signed up to serve their country.

This was Fred, Arthur, Bill and the youngest, Alfred.

“Alfred was just 16 at the time,” Ron said.

“When great-grandfather wrote to the War Minister, he was sent home.”

However, Alfred later re-enlisted in July of 1917 under a different name.

Fred, Arthur and Bill were part of the 14th Battalion and landed at Gallipoli on the afternoon of 25 April, 1915.

Arthur was wounded within a week, Frederick within two weeks and William was also injured.

“They were all wounded at Gallipoli, but they eventually finished up in France,” Ron said.

“Fred was later killed at Ypres in Belgium.

Descendants of Fred Cullen, from left, are Jan Cullen, Bernie Cullen, Brian Cullen, Dianne Young and Ron Cullen. 137654 Pictures: PETER DOUGLAS “I’ve read the correspondence between the brothers and they missed their mate, Fred.”

The fifth brother, Frank Cullen, was a volunteer in the army and wasn’t required to go.

Frank was Ron’s grandfather, and

This plaque along Anzac Walk features a short biography of Fred Cullen.

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whom Ron remembers clearly.

“We used to come up to Cockatoo as kids and muck around at grandfather’s sawmill,” Ron said.

“We also caught Puffing Billy when it was an operating train.

“I’ve got fond memories of life up

here, there are many Cullens but it all comes back to Cockatoo.”

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Medal find one in a million

By PETER DOUGLAS

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OSS McConchie was recently thrilled to discover an old, tarnished Victory Medal from World War I when he was digging in his garden at Olinda.

But what he dug up at his property was more than just a medal; it is a story that should be part of the history of the Dandenong Ranges.

The property where the medal was discovered had once been a guesthouse, but unfortunately it burnt down in the early 1900s.

The once shiny golden medal would have hung from a colourful ribbon, which unfortunately had either rotted off or been burned.

Around the edge of the medal, a faded name surrounded by initials is etched around the edge: ‘#4122 Pte. J. Taylor, 4th L.H.R. A.I.F’, which stands for ‘Light Horse Regiment, Australian Imperial Force’.

Aenone McRae-Clift, researcher at the Running Rabbits Military Museum in Upwey, provided some information on John Taylor, owner of the dug-up medal.

John was born in early 1896 in Lanarkshire, Scotland.

His family immigrated to Australia after John’s mother, Janet, became a widow.

Janet lived in the heart of Sassafras from 1903 to 1921, forming a close relationship with the hills, before moving to Preston.

On 19 July, 1915, John was enlisted in the 4th Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement.

The Light Horse Regiment was a mounted infantry troop of the Australian Army, which was established in 1914.

Mounted infantry implies the soldiers rode horses into battle instead of marching. For a few years, John served overseas in Egypt, where the 4th Light Horse Regiment fought against the Ottoman Empire, before returning home safely in June 1919.

His name can be found on the electoral rolls for Victoria, stating he lived in Sassafras from 1924 to 1938 as a butcher, before becoming a motor proprietor in 1942.

John moved into Everest Crescent, Olinda during 1949, which was where Ross McConchie unearthed the old Victory Medal.

As well as the Victory Medal, John also received the 1914-’15 Star and the British War Medal.

The three medals awarded to him were the usual service medals awarded to all men who served during WWI. Undoubtedly, John helped protect our country and was an incredible soldier during the war, before becoming a respectful member of the Sassafras and Olinda community.

John’s death was difficult to interpret due to a loss of records during that time.

He was shown living in Olinda in 1949, though he was not included on the 1958 electoral roll, suggesting he must have passed during those dates.

Aenone did some research on men who had passed away in Victoria under the name ‘John Taylor,’ only one man seemed to fit the description, implying he passed in 1952.

After some further research, Aenone suggested John’s father died in the UK before Janet and young John immigrated to Australia.

John was never married or had children, meaning there was no-one to give any family details about his birth certificate.

This means when the medal was handed in to the RSL, there were no known relatives to hand it on to.

The medal is kept in the Running Rabbits Military Museum, with John’s service, record dates and details alongside.

If anybody proved they were related to John Taylor and chose to come forward, providing they could show evidence of some sort, the medal would be handed on to them for safekeeping.

In the meantime, the medal will be kept safely at the Running Rabbits Military Museum and looked after by the many hard-working volunteers.

The museum is open on Thursdays from 10am-noon, as well as Sundays from 10am to 2pm.

This invaluable Victory Medal belonging to Private John Taylor was dug up at a property at Olinda.

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‘Little Digger’ in Sassafras

By MARK CLANCY

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EAF, diminutive, abrasive and wizened are not exactly the qualities for high political office, but that didn’t deter the Little Digger, Prime Minister William ‘Billy’ Hughes.

Variously described as a “pestiferous varmint” and as being too deaf to listen to reason, too loud to ignore and too small to hit, he led the country from 1915 to 1923.

To get away from the pressures he retreated to his Sassafras home Ty Coed, from his native Welsh meaning The House By The Wood.

It was while in Sassafras that he battled twice to introduce conscription and brought Australia onto the world stage, most famously when he fought for his notorious concessions in the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I. Some historians say his demands for punitive reparations against Germany sowed the seeds of the next global conflict.

“We just love the house,” said Catherine Court, who bought the property with her family in 2004.

“My husband and I grew up in old houses and I love the fact that it’s got character and a history.

That’s what drew us to it.

“I love that there’s a few creaks and bumps in the night.

“It adds to the interest of where we’re living.“ Hughes made his home in Kew after he married his second wife Mary in 1911 and their beloved daughter Helen was born when he became prime minister at the age of 52.

It is thought he built the Panteg Road weekender about that time.

Then the Commonwealth Government sat in the current State Parliament, so Sassafras was a welcome retreat from the cut-throat politics of the day, even if it was Hughes who was often wielding the blade.

He was also a keen golfer at the Emerald Country Club, fought bushfires with the locals and rode the wooded gullies on horseback.

In 1920 the Prince of Wales, later the abdicated Edward VIII, came to the hills as part of his official tour to thank Australians for their contribution to the war.

On one of his official engagements he planted an acacia tree, which was brought back from Jerusalem by a returned soldier, at the end of the nearby fledgling Avenue of Honour.

The Prince of Wales greeted schoolchildren and gave them a signed letter as a keepsake.

But worn out by the enthusiastic reception of the Australian crowds, he delayed the next leg of his tour to Sydney and took a week-long holiday as a guest of the Hughes family.

Using horses from the now disused and builtover stables under the house, the prince and Hughes made several well reported rides through the bush, one to Olinda, and stopped for billy tea along the way.

Some people rode with the prince, while others remembered the royal party passing their front gate.

Hughes was forced to resign as prime minis-

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ter on 9 February 1923 and two weeks later was photographed on the home’s front verandah steps with the then seven-year-old Helen.

One of the newspapers which published the photograph was the now defunct Broken Hill Barrier Miner which captioned it “Mr Hughes refuses to budge from his home at Sassafras”, probably in reference to his political demise.

Hughes doted on his daughter after having become estranged from the children of his first marriage.

But tragedy was to befall Hughes when it is thought that Helen fell pregnant while still single

and died in London during a caesarean birth in 1937 at the age of 21.

The boy survived only to be disowned by the elder statesman and as of 2004 was living in Sydney under a different name.

Ms Court, who owns the nearby Courtyard furniture shop, said the rear of the house has been extensively extended since it was owned by Hughes.

“It would have been a lot smaller in his day.

“The front of the house must be similar to how it used to be but it’s hard to tell how much of the rest is original.

“Possibly the living area is the same and I think the children’s bedrooms are verandah areas that were enclosed.“ In June 1941 Hughes reluctantly sold the fiveacre property to Mrs E.E. Dartnell for £1,090.

“It was an abode of peace and loveliness,” Hughes said at the time.

“I have always thought this part of the Dandenongs to be one of the world’s most beautiful spots.

“I spent some happy days there, and there is woven about it many sentimental and historic ties.”

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A true leader of men

By KATH GANNAWAY

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Alex Ingram with a portrait of his father Captain George Ingram and his medals. 137767 Picture: ROB CAREW

This Anzac Day I hope we all take time to reflect on the service and sacrifice of so many brave Australians.

2015 marks 100 years since the Gallipoli landings, when our nation’s young men and women were called upon to serve their country. Their legacy has helped shape our national identity and should never be forgotten.

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representative of more than the individual, but of all those who were there, and what they did.

“After that they can then go out and feel that they are representing the people who didn’t come back.”

In 1934 he became one of the original Shrine Guards, then went on to serve in WWII. In 1956 he attended the Victoria Cross Centenary and while in Europe placed soil from Seville on the graves of his brothers.

George Ingram, VC, MM, died in 1961.

Commemorative gates at Seville Primary School mark his contribution to WWI as a ‘Seville boy’.

Captain George Ingram, VC, MM.

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“It was traumatic; he was responsible for the death of more than 40 men on that day, hand to hand combat, and that’s going to haunt anyone.

“A lot of his good friends were killed on that day, and in the lead-up to that his two brothers had been killed.”

Mr McAleer says George Ingram returned to a hero’s welcome at Seville, but suffered both mentally and physically right up to his death as a result of the injury and trauma of war. He said it took him a long time to come to terms with the medal that represented all that.

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T MAY seem cliched, but Captain George Ingram proved himself to be a leader of men.

There are plenty of stories of leaders leading from behind on the battlefields of WWI, but history records that Yarra Ranges’ only WWI Victoria Cross recipient, never asked his men to do anything he wasn’t prepared to do himself.

He was six when the family moved to Seville, where his father was a mail contractor and orchardist.

An older brother, Ronald, and younger brother, Alex, would be killed in the war. He also lost a sister when she was just six.

A troubled teenager, he left school at 14 and after a scrape with the law, was sent to live in Prahran where he got an apprenticeship as a carpenter.

At the same time, he joined the militia.

Those formative years underpinned a life which by today’s standards, or perhaps the standards of any era, would rate as heroic.

That’s reflected in Mount Evelyn military historian, Anthony McAleer’s book ‘Great Courage and Initiative’ - The Heroic Life of George Ingram VC, MM. The biography, launched in March, was sparked by a desire, and need, to tell the story.

“Australians, although we’re a very egalitarian society, always hold our VC recipients on a pedestal,” Mr McAleer said.

“I wanted to do the book to create the interest, but the real story is what those fellows had to go through on the Western Front and how they suffered because of their service after the war,” he said.

He was awarded the Military Medal for his role during the first action on the front line at Bapaume. Over the next two years, Mr McAleer says, he experienced all the horror and heroism of the Western Front.

He survived the killing grounds of Bullecourt, Ypres, Flanders, Passchendaele, Villers Bretonneux and Mont St Quentin.

It was his actions on 5 October, 1918, at Montbrehain, the AIF’s last battle of the war, that led to him earning the highest award for gallantry in battle.

A detailed description of the battle is covered in Wikipedia ‘George Ingram’, and it is compelling reading.

When the battalion came under heavy fire, Ingram rushed an enemy post and captured nine machine-guns, killing 42 of the enemy in the process.

Several more times throughout the day he displayed great courage, capturing posts and many more prisoners.

He was decorated with his Victoria Cross by King George V at Buckingham Palace on 25 February, 1919, before returning to Australia where he was discharged in June.

Mr McAleer covers the after story, as much as in the heroic action on the battlefield.

“For the rest of his life, Ingram never spoke about how he won the VC,” he said.

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Gallipoli to take the lead

By JESSE GRAHAM

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OUNT Evelyn’s Gallipoli soldier descendants will be front and centre on Anzac Day, with the RSL announcing the relatives of Diggers will head up the annual march for the first time.

Mount Evelyn RSL secretary Anthony McAleer told the Mail that residents whose family members served in the Gallipoli campaign in World War I would be leading the Anzac Day march on Saturday 25 April.

The march will follow the town’s dawn service, which will begin at the war memorial on the corner of Wray Crescent and Birmingham Road at 5.45am.

Mr McAleer said having the relatives of the soldiers at the front of the march was one of the ways the RSL would pay respect to the World War I Diggers to mark the Anzac Centenary.

“Usually, our veterans and ex-service personnel are at the front of the march,” he said.

“This year, the Mount Evelyn RSL wanted to recognise the service of those who had been at Gallipoli - we think the best way to do that would be to invite their family members.

From left, Pam Priest (with a 1916 letter from her grandmother’s uncle, written at the Somme, France, and also with a cartridge he collected from the beach at Gallipoli), Kim Parry (from the Royal Australian Navy holding medals belonging to his grandfather Roy Parry, 27th Battalion, H Company, 2nd Division AIF), Ken Wardley (with his father Frederick Wardley’s medals) and Roger Boness (RSL president). 137612 Picture: ROB CAREW “To really give it that significance, the symbol that really says they’re marching on behalf of their relatives, they will either wear their medals or

carry a photo of them.”

Grandparents, grandkids, residents young and old are expected to take part in the event, which Mr McAleer said

had received a strong response from the community.

“We put the word out there, and we’ve had a great response so far

- there are quite a lot of people out there,” he said.

“We think it’ll be quite special.”

Changing the head of the parade is just one modification to this year’s ceremony - Mount Evelyn resident Alexander Borg will be singing a song he wrote to mark the occasion.

Following the service, where the catafalque party from the 22nd Engineer Regiment from East Ringwood will stand guard at the memorial, the march will lead residents to the RSL clubrooms on 49 Birmingham Road for a free community breakfast.

“The RSL feels that this is the one day of the year where all of Mount Evelyn’s community gets together - all the various groups in our community are all represented at the service,” Mr McAleer said.

“We like to organise a community breakfast where everybody can get together in friendship and fellowship and get together as a community.”

The RSL will also be running games of the traditional game, two-up, at the York on Lilydale from 1pm, with a sausage sizzle, raffles and a remembrance service.

For more information on any of the events, contact Anthony McAleer on 9736 4384.

Soldier lost his leg, but retained his spirit

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HOSE words, which make up part of the Anzac tribute, The Ode, ring especially true for Mount Evelyn’s Margaret Paynter, whose grandfather fought for his country in World War I. Thomas James Scully served in France during the war, serving with the Second Pioneers in 1916 until he lost a leg in battle.

Though Scully was from further afield than the Yarra Ranges, Ms Paynter attends her town’s dawn service each year for Anzac Day, and said the moment reminded her of her grandfather’s fight and sacrifice.

The Ode mentions remembrance of fallen Diggers at the rise and fall of the sun, and Ms Paynter said the atmosphere during the service reminded her of that connection between soldiers and their country.

“I don’t know what it is, but just as it’s becoming light and the man’s reading out the soldiers that have died, the kookaburras start going in the background,” she said.

“It’s very Australian.”

The centenary of Anzac holds extra significance for Ms Paynter, who recently found a number of letters and

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At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.”

cards sent from Scully back home to his wife, her grandmother, Florence, and his family back home.

One letter, from Scully’s Brother Jack, was full of updates from back in Australia and gave an insight into the regular conversations that occurred between soldiers fighting for their country and those they were fighting for.

“My darling Tom,” the letter begins.

“Just a few lines to let you know that I am keeping splendid, hoping you are the same.”

The letter describes an upcoming trip to the beach and visits to church, before Jack signs off with “no more reports, so close with love.”

The letters and postcards were handed down to Ms Paynter by her mother and said they were an invaluable connection between her present-

day family and her ancestors, who fought in the war.

“I think of all the men and women who fought for our country - I think of my grandfather and my uncle,” she said.

Though Scully lost his leg in the war - an injury he rarely talked about - Ms Paynter said he kept his spirits high, opening a florist shop in Auburn called The Limbless Soldier Florist, and living until 22 August, 1969. And so, come rain, hail or shine, Ms Paynter and her family will be gathered among other Mount Evelyn residents on Saturday, 25 April, to pay their respects to those who put their lives on the line for their country.

For a list of Anzac Day services in the Dandenong Ranges, turn to page 11.

Thomas James Scully, right, who served in World War I.

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HILE Their Names are Still Spoken is not a happy performance - that much was given to me as a warning a week before the show by director Evie Housham.

The production opens with a bang - literally, with explosions and gunshots filling the air before a lone soldier, Artie (Greg Hedges) is revealed, sitting in a field of poppies in the afterlife.

Artie, moodily reading the fabled World War I poem In Flanders Fields, is interrupted by his happy-go-lucky friend, Jim (Lachy Castricum), who tries to raise his friend’s spirits (no pun intended) in the aftermath of their lives.

But Artie reveals that Jim died at the beginning of the war while he went on to face the horrors of the battlefield and the sodden morale from witnessing the death of his comrades.

This had led him to question whether the deaths of the Anzacs in WWI was worth it - whether his life and his contribution meant anything at all.

This is the question that While Their Names are Still Spoken, written by Ken Purdham, sets out to answer.

Set simultaneously on the battlefield and back at home in Emerald, the production demonstrates the harsh reality of war for the Diggers and the pain of those they left behind, wondering if their

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The audience gets a brief glimpse at Artie and Jim before they head off to war, with their girlfriends, Ruth (Ash Herring) and Mary (Tashi Baiguerra), before seeing how the war takes its toll, emotionally and physically, on everyone involved.

Shop owner, Emma Foxford (Claudia Witts), and Emerald resident, Charles Stapleton (Chris O’Neill), provide support to the two girls, while also grappling with young people from the Emerald community dying in the conflict.

Each cast members’ performance was solid, authentic and passionate, and the production didn’t show the glorious Anzac story we are accustomed to, but the

bitter impact war had on soldiers and their families back home.

While still fighting on the front lines, Artie remarks to Jim, who is watching him from the afterlife, “They give me the order - ‘over you go’. The odds are no better than tossing coins in the air ... my life has become a game of two-up.”

At the same time, it looked into the way the community rebounded from losing its residents to war, and how that community went on to remember those they had lost.

While Their Names are Still Spoken references a saying that people only die when their names are spoken for the last time.

As long as their names are spoken, each year at dawn services across the hills and beyond, then their legacy, both of loss and resil-

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While their Names are Still Spoken’s final productions will be on Friday 24 April and Saturday 25 April, Anzac Day, from 8pm.

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By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM

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OST nights of the week, you can find the Buckingham family among the many walkers and runners scaling the 1000 Steps.

The popular trail was erected as a memorial walk to the Australian soldiers of World War II, who tackled Papua New Guinea’s treacherous Kokoda Track in harsh conditions.

The history of the trail has a more personal meaning to the Buckinghams than to most.

Brothers Shane, Scott, Peter and Gregory, along with Scott’s wife Melinda, will walk the Kokoda Track in June, dedicating their walk to their 93-year-old grandfather, Jim Podmore.

Jim served in the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps from 1939-’48, defending Australian shores from attack.

On his return from Darwin, Jim settled in Malvern and started a family. His only child, Carol, had four boys who have been planning their “Knox to Kokoda” walk for many years.

Carol said that Jim was honoured that his grand-

children had dedicated the walk to him.

“I think he’s very proud, and very impressed,” she said.

“They decided this year, being the 100th anniversary of Anzac celebration, would be a good time to do the trip.”

Jim hasn’t had a huge involvement in RSL clubs since he returned from Darwin, and Carol says this had been a way for the family to better understand his sacrifices.

“We have been going to the Boronia RSL for the past few years on Anzac Day, but this one will be particularly special,” she said.

The five will leave on 12 June and will be gone for 10 days.

Like Jim’s post in Darwin, the Australians on the Kokoda Track were also charged with protecting Australian shores.

They fought to protect Port Moresby, a port crucial to the security of Australia.

Had the Japanese taken Port Moresby, they could have launched an attack on Australia from that point.

During the campaign, 625 Australian soldiers were killed and over 1000 injured.

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The Sherbrooke Foothills Historical Society’s Phil Garland and Malcolm Johnson from the Mount Dandenong and District Historical Society with one of the few trees that remain. 137723

Avenue is fading away S

OME 100 years after Gallipoli, Ferny Creek’s Avenue of Honour to the old soldiers of the Great War has all but faded away.

Planted to remember the men from the Sassafras and Ferny Creek districts who volunteered, and endorsed by a visit from one of history’s most famous royal figures, there is now little left of its founding ideals.

Only a few of the original 103 trees that were planted along Mt Dandenong Tourist Road east from One Tree Hill Road have survived a century of neglect and vandalism and few of the motorists who drive along the avenue’s length would even know it exists.

“We have lost a lot to attrition,” said Phil Garland, president of the Sherbrooke Foothills Historical Society.

And the trees have also suffered from official vandalism, and in particular from the power cables that run along the north side of the road, said Malcolm Johnson from the Mount Dandenong and District Historical Society.

“You can blame the electricity people chopping the life out of them.”

The idea of an avenue to honour those who went to fight in the war came from a public farewell for a volunteer from Sassafras in July 1916.

On 12 August the same year, 60 chestnut trees were planted along both sides of the newly-built stretch of Mount Dandenong Tourist Road from the Sherbrooke Road junction to the north end of Clarkmont Road.

The aim was to plant additional trees as more volunteers signed up and locals soon started referring to the trees and the new road as Anzac Avenue, with official permission to use the name granted a year later.

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Victoria, after Eurack.

“They were created by a committee of local citizens who raised the funds and there was a tree planted for each man who enlisted from the area,” Mr Garland said.

Each tree along the avenue was protected by a tree guard to which was attached a numbered copper plate with the name of each man who signed up.

And while it was still full of its original promise the avenue was given a regal boost with the 1920 visit from the then Prince of Wales, later to become the abdicated Edward VIII. On his official visit he planted an acacia tree, which was brought back from Jerusalem by a returned soldier, at the end of the avenue.

However, in a portent of the neglect that was to signal the avenue’s demise, no-one remembered to care for the royal tree and it soon died.

Twenty-one years after the end of the Great War, and with the spectre of the Second World War rising, the stone memorial to the volunteers on the corner of Sherbooke Road and Mount Dandenong Tourist Road was unveiled on 20 May 1939.

Bob Richards, secretary of the Dandenong Ranges RSL, thinks the memorial may have been built by returned Diggers because they saw the need for a more permanent tribute.

The monument, which was refurbished this March, included a brass plaque with the names of the volunteers and their corresponding trees.

It shows that the trees numbered one to 46 were on the east side of the road going north and that tree numbers 47 to 104 were planted on the west side going south. However, the plaque only lists 103 names.

And the avenue’s condition wasn’t helped by a report in The Age in April 1952 telling its readers how easy it was to collect fallen chestnuts along the road.

The next month the paper realised what it had done and reported residents’ disgust with the “wanton destruction” as visitors used sticks and climbed and broken branches in their scramble to collect the nuts.

The avenue’s decline over the years didn’t go unnoticed but little was done to successfully address the problem.

In 2004 the president of the Dandenong Ranges RSL, Lex Gray, then 76, told The Age that members had tended to the trees in the past but had not done so for decades.

“We try and help but we don’t have the money,” he said.

Mr Garland said that while the avenue shows the signs of its mixed fortunes, there may be hope for it.

“The trees that survived aren’t too bad. Some of the smaller trees may have been replanted to replace ones that had died,” he said.

“Where there are stumps you could stump grind them to replace the ones where we know we have lost them.”

Mr Richards said that the avenue was now commemorated through recent improvements to the Sherbrooke Road memorial, but that the RSL was looking for more official acknowledgement for the avenue.

“We have also written to VicRoads and we want an historic monument sign erected.

“We would also like VicRoads and the council to make awareness of the avenue more prominent

Private Arthur Bell Private Arthur Bell from Olinda served in World War II between the years of 1939-’45 for the Australian Army. He died at 30 years of age in New Guinea due to injuries on 12 August, 1943.

Picture: Courtesy of Australian War Memorial by having the stretch of road signposted as Anzac Avenue.

“We don’t have any plans to recreate the avenue of honour because the trees would now be considered exotics and we wouldn’t be allowed to, so we don’t think it would be practical.

“It’s not out of the question. We would need the complete support of the locals and council,” he said.

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Pick Up: Emerald U3A (Old CFA) - 9 am Stamford Hotel Bus Stop (Wellington Road) - 9.30 am Cost: $22.00 per person morning tea included

1 Murphys Way, (rear 350 Main Road), Emerald

Nail Clipping Available No Appointment Required.

Small Dogs $5 each Large Dogs $10 each

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We cater to dogs of all breeds, all sizes, and all ages, designer dogs and we also specialise in breed clips. We live locally, and service the dog-owning community in Emerald and surrounding suburbs.

Kylie & Marilyn

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Shop 2, Heroes Ave, Emerald VIC 3782

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Ph: 5968 2112

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SIT BACK, RELAX AND INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO NEW TRAVEL FRIENDS AS WE HEAD OFF……

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6 DAY GARDEN LOVERS DELIGHT & FLORIADE FESTIVAL

1st - 8th July 2015 - Includes return flights

17th - 22nd September, 2015

By popular demand our Winter escape. Stay & unpack for 7 nights at the luxurious Pullmans Hotel Cairns. During our stay we journey through tropical rainforests, experience a spectacular ride on the Kuranda train, have “breakfast with the birds” & go back in time at Paronella Park.

Cost: $2795.00 per person twin share Single Supp: $460.00 - Deposits by the 10th June 2015.

- Coach Travel Floriade is Australia’s biggest celebration of Spring. Over 100,000 tulips & 25,000 annuals are planted each year to transform Bowral’s Corbett Gardens & other parks across the shire into stunning displays.

Cost: $1,360.00 per person twin share Single Supp: $220.00 Deposits by the 1st July, 2015

Phone: 5968 3310 / Mobile: 0418 853 810 / Email: lambletours@bigpond.com

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Luke Wilson Mobile: 0402 020 554 Phone: 5964 2166 Like us on Facebook mtevelynupholstery@bigpond.com

76 Main Street, Upwey, VIC 3158 Ph: 9754 7533 Fax: 9754 7833 David and Lisa Clark

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Skilled upholsterer, Luke Wilson, prides himself on his workmanship.

Over more than 27 years in the industry, he has developed a long list of satisfied customers.

The business services all kinds of furniture, including lounge suites, dining chairs, recliners, ottomans, bedheads, foot stools and sofa beds.

For the valued clients, there are thousands of quality fabrics to choose from.

Luke said he gained great satisfaction for completing a job and seeing the smile on his customers’ faces.

“It’s fantastic when furniture is restored to its former glory,” he said.

“Or to bring an old piece alive with a more modern look.”

Mount Evelyn Upholstery can be contacted on 5964 2166 or 0402 020 554.

Alternatively, email mtevelynupholstery@ bigpond.com.

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Inspiration turns delicious THE Sourdough Cafe opened on 9 November, 2012, after extensive renovations of the shed that was previously occupied by The Cog, Bike Cafe.

With a lot of hard work, the Olives transformed a dusty bike shed into Mount Evelyn’s first artisan bakery and biodynamic/organic cafe.

Penny’s vision for the bakery cafe was inspired by her sourdough baking apprenticeship with Les Bartlett.

From Les, she learnt time-honoured bak-

ing methods, the craft of hand mixing doughs, hand-shaping loaves, slow fermentations of sourdough and wood-fired baking.

Les’s sourdough bakery is located in the permaculture village of Crystal Waters in Queensland.

Penny shared the principles of Les’s baking and they are the foundation of the Sourdough Cafe: *Localised food production; *Minimal use of machinery in food production;

*Only use the best, and the most necessary raw ingredients, such as biodynamic stoneground flour, filtered water, unrefined salt; *Local employment, engage anyone who shows a keen interest and share knowledge; *Use no chemicals in and around food production.

Working as a baker in some of Victoria’s most scenic locations added to Penny’s repertoire.

Intensive cake, pastry and bread baking with Pip Hayes at the Wye General Store at

Wye River (Great Ocean Road); and stonemilling grain, baking wood-fired sourdough, and farm work with Thomas and Gabi Moritz on Boonderoo Farm in North East Victoria.

The success of the Sourdough Cafe can be attributed to our friendly customer service; consistently delicious, tasty and satisfying food and drinks; attention to making the best coffee in the region; using the best available raw ingredients that are biodynamic/organic/ artisan/ethically produced; and the welcoming family atmosphere.

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Handmade sourdough breads baked daily with the best quality biodynamic and organic ingredients

Light meals, home made cakes, pastries & muffins, local roasted coffee & a range of quality biodynamic and organic groceries that includes milk, free-range eggs, cheeses, coffee, locally made preserves, stoneground flour and lots more.

Corner of Clancy Rd and Monbulk Rd, Mount Evelyn.

On the Warburton Rail Trail. Car and bike parking available.

Trading hours - Thursday to Monday 9am to 4pm.

Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Penny’s vision for the bakery cafe was inspired by her sourdough baking apprenticeship.

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“Lives Local, Works Local, Loves Local!”

Ray White Mount Evelyn Ph: 9736 1914 email: mtevelyn.vic@raywhite.com Carol Pitman: 0438 877 393 Address: 5 York Road Mount Evelyn 3796 1180709-PB17-15

Mt Evelyn Pharmacy OPEN 7 DAYS Mon to Fri 8.30am - 8.00pm Saturday 9.00am - 3.00pm Sunday 9.00am - 1.00pm

35 Wray Crescent, Mount Evelyn VIC 3796 Phone: 9736 2949 Fax: 9737 1748

WE ARE A COMPOUNDING PHARMACY! Compounding is the traditional method of preparing customised medications to meet individual needs

Mount Evelyn

Offering a diverse range of Programs, Workshops and Social Events for the Community.

Community House Located in the Main Street of Mt Evelyn, in the beautiful Station House Building.

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May Social Night Community Bush Dance Saturday 23rd May 6:30 Mt Evelyn Public Hall sausage sizzle, dev tea.

Blackberry Jam Bush Band Book your tickets now Fun Night For All

Childrens Programs •฀Baby฀Beats฀Music฀(Ages฀7-18mths) •฀Rockn฀Totts฀(Ages฀18months฀–฀2฀yrs) •฀Create฀With฀Tara-After฀School฀Art฀ (primary฀school฀age) •฀Drama฀Club฀-฀Coming฀Soon •฀School฀Holiday฀Workshops

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TRI-LEVEL LIFESTYLE ON OFFER WITH warm timbers and character trimmings throughout, this charming family-sized home consists of three bedrooms, study, two bathrooms and two separate living areas that allow for plenty of space and privacy for all the family.

A separate room is located off the master suite and could be used for a variety of purposes including home office/study,

nursery or even an amazing dressing room.

The updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances and Caesarstone benchtops while providing a good amount of workspace for the chef in the family.

Both living zones are wide and spacious and come with large windows that allow plenty of natural light to shine through.

Outside, the timber decking at the rear of

the home takes in the fully enclosed rear yard and also the beautiful outlook across to the nearby valley.

An outdoor spa is also included to cater for those who enjoy soaking away a hard working week.

A double carport plus lockable workshop with power provides ample storage for cars, bikes or trailers and within easy access to

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

Burwood Highway, close to all local schools and public transport, this large family trilevel home really does have the lot.

Note: All property details shown are correct at time of publishing. Some properties may have been sold in the preceding 24 hours and we recommend that you confirm open for inspection times with the listing agent direct or the listing office.

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TECOMA 26 Hazelvale ROad

$320,000 Plus

BELGRAVE HEIGHTS 10 HaRvey STReeT

$370,000 Plus

MORE THAN JUST A GREAT LOCATION

COME ONE, COME ALL!!

located close to Tecoma train station, shops & cafes this 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, open plan family home is a delight. Inside the home boasts: a functional compact kitchen which has valley views & overlooks the spacious living area, built in robes, lge sunny windows & GdH. Outside is a pleasant long courtyard perfect for entertaining with great potential to further deine the terraced backyard.

Situated on a sunny lat block within easy walking distance to the Belgrave Heights & South Shopping precinct this property will be a hit with irst home buyers & investors alike. Features inc: 3 bedrm, study, dbl hung windows, lovely timber loors, lounge room with gas heater, sep dining room & original kitchen. rear access and single garage.

Contact Rebecca Halit on 0429 888 367 or 9754 6888 Inspection Contact agent (Photo Id Required)

3 BED 1 BATH 1 W.C. LANDSIZE - 1106sqm

BELGRAVE 13 WedGeWOOd avenue

$320,000 Plus

Contact Glenn Chandler on 0418 410 689 or 9754 6888 Inspection Saturday 1:30pm-2:00pm (Photo ID required)

3 BED 1 BATH 1 W.C. 1 CAR LANDSIZE - 956sqm

UPWEY 16 EARl StREEt

$580,000 Plus

FROM VACANT LAND TO LUXURY LIFESTYLE....

MODERN FAMILY CLASSIC

Within just a short stroll from all that beautiful Belgrave has to ofer, this north facing, cleared 1 acre (approx) block is the perfect foundation for your new home. A backdrop of valley views and the nearby sounds of Puing Billy makes this cleared parcel of land just that bit more special than the rest. With a large building envelope already in place and with all services available, it wont last long!

Positioned with stunning valley views this w/board home (only 10 years young appx) ofers 4 bedrms, 3 living areas, rumpus, formal dining/lounge, sep kitchen/living area, multiple outdoor entertaining zones, kitchen with S/S apps, lge main bathrm, remote oversized dbl garage under roof line & sealed driveway, ducted heating , evap cooling, hardwood loors, wool carpets, storage attic & fully fenced rear yard.

Contact Sharyn Chandler on 0439 882 442 or 9754 6888 Inspection Contact Agent (Photo Id Required)

LANDSIZE - 4001sqm

Contact Sam adamson on 0421 023 760 or 9754 6888 Inspection Contact agent (Photo Id Required)

OLINDA 28 MonASh AvEnuE

$310,000 Plus

4 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 2 CAR LANDSIZE - 983sqm

FERNY CREEK 146 MOunT dandenOnG TOuRIST ROad

$620,000 Plus

COCO COTTAGE

STYLISH HOME, STUNNING PRESENTATION AND GLORIOUS VIEWS

Your Bohemian Rhapsody awaits you! this charming Arts and Crafts style hills classic is warm, light-illed and nestled amongst the garden and the seasons. Cosy gas ducted heating warms the entire cottage or curl up in front of the original open ireplace in the living room with a good book, maybe even snooze on the sofa in the restful bay window which frames the garden serenity. The main bedroom incorporates a study/retreat with original leadlight and sash window - a touch of history. The enclosed entry has been transformed into a craft room and highlights the options of the typically rambling loor plan of a hills cottage. Original leadlight windows, natural Baltic pine loorboards, rewired throughout, huge open sunlit space for gardeners, organic veggie boxes, pond, established fruit trees, north facing tin roof for potential solar panels, new rainwater tank and 2 sheds on property.

Retreating behind the unpretentious facade of this highly functional home, you will enjoy the pleasures of fully renovated interiors, two distinctly separate living areas, and the lifestyle! extras that support your dreams of recreation, relaxation & rest, with stunning views to Westernport and Port Philip bays, together with Cardinia Reservoir & lysterield lake. all this only ive minutes from rail access & supermarkets.

For those of you with a green thumb there is an abundance of paths accessing all points of the garden, allowing you to grow your own vegetables in the kitchen garden or simply attend to the care of the exotic & native species spread throughout the fully landscaped almost three quarters of an acre. The very lexible loorplan allows any family make up to be involved or separate, with music room & downstairs home oice/study or the fourth bedroom, together with 3 other bedrooms, a stunning fully renovated main bathroom & separate Master bedroom with ensuite & WIR. 4 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 3 CAR LANDSIZE - 2676 SQM Contact Trevor Bell on 0418 333 580 or 9751 2375 Inspection By appointment Only (Photo Id Required)

2 BED 1 BATH Contact Trevor Bell on 0418 333 580 or 9751 2375 Inspection Contact agent By Private appointment (Photo Id Required)

bellrealestate.com.au

1 W.C. 2 CAR

LANDSIZE - 947sqm

9751 2375

11 Main Road, Olinda

9754 6888

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meTIcULoUS & PeRFecTLY PoSITIoNeD + a SePaRaTe UNIT! This meticulously maintained 3 bedroom + study family home is located under a kilometre from Woolworths & walking distance to the heart of emerald. The home has a wood heater & 3 split systems, loads of natural light, stunning views, large undercover alfresco area, low maintenance gardens and a self contained unit with its own entry for family, visitors or tenant.

contact Aaron day on 0407 365 994 or Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

contact Grant day on 0417 565 745 or bethany day on 0438 844 968

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This neat & renovated 4 bedroom + study family home is located privately in a quiet spot on a big block literally 350m to Tecoma Train Station & approximately 1km to either Belgrave or Upwey.

Adding to the sensational location this family home features new carpets, polished loors, spacious modern kitchen and has recently been painted throughout.

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This unique gem, just 40 km east from Melbourne’s Cbd, enjoys an elevated position on the sheltered southern slopes of the scenic dandenong ranges. The architecturally designed home features 3 bdrs, 2 bathrooms, open ire, cathedral ceilings, leadlight, timber loors, GdH, granite benchtops, dbl garage & botanical style gardens. And of course breathtaking 360 degree vistas.

Incredible Views 26 prime cleared acres in avonsleigh Power & water available Cut driveway

contact Aaron day on 0407 365 994

contact aaron day on 0407 365 994

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ofers over $1,000,000

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ofers Between $465,000-$495,000

moDeRN LIvINg SURRoUNDeD BY NaTURe oN 22 acReS!

NeaT, SPacIoUS & STYLISH emeRaLD Home!

Stylish home located in a sought after area, privately set amongst nature. The home features 3 spacious bdRs, master with WIR & ensuite with corner spa, a generous country kitchen, 2 large living areas including a lounge/dining, outdoor alfresco area & rumpus room. outside is a studio, undercover swim/ spa, 4 large paddocks, a dam, original barn, 2 bedroom cottage, the list goes on.

Private quarter of an acre with solid, double brick, 3 bdR family home illed with natural light & ofering all the comforts. there are 2 spacious, BDrs with Birs up stairs & downstairs there is the Master BDr with Wir & ensuite, well appointed kitchen, 2 living areas, formal lounge with bar & undercover deck with elevated views. other features are mains GDH, split system, DBl garage & sealed road.

contact Tyson bluhm on 0437843820

contact aaron Day on 0407 365 994 Inspection saturday 12:30pm-1:00pm (Photo iD required)

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emeRaLD 28 STeeL Road

ofers Between $740,000-$770,000

LocaTIoN! LocaTIoN! LocaTIoN!

SPacIoUS & STYLISH FamILY Home oN 1 acRe IN emeRaLD!

located on over a third of an acre literally a few meters from Woolies & the closest bus stop & a short walk from Emerald Secondary College & the heart of Emerald, this stylish 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom family home ofers location, space, style & sub-division potential (STCa). Featuring period features like decorative cornices, high ceilings, hardwood loors and leadlight windows, inspection is sure to impress!

minutes from emerald this solid, elegant family home has 4 spacious bdRs 3 with WIRs, master with a huge WIR & ensuite with a dbL vanity. add to this a formal lounge with toasty wood heater, a formal dining room, a huge kitchen/dining/family room & a rumpus/theatre room with a wet bar. For comfort there’s mains GdH & refrigerated cooling. outside is a 4 car garage, workshop, storage & 3 phase power.

contact Grant day on 0417 565 745 or bethany day on 0438 844 968

contact aaron day on 0407 365 994

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5968 6222

311-313 Main Street, Emerald

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COCKATOO 5 FRANCIS STREET

EMERALD 2 UPTON ROAD

EMERALD 9 DURBAN ROAD

Family Living On Over 1 Acre

Perfect Position With 3 Beds And A Study

Classic Character Home In A Fantastic Location

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PRICE $720,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Lyn Beckwith 0419 324 409

PRICE $390,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781

PRICE $420,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781

EMERALD 32 CHARMAN AVENUE

EMERALD 26 SYDNEY AVENUE

EMERALD 10/5-7 KILVINGTON DRIVE

Architecturally Inspired Modern Masterpiece

Nature as Your Neighbour on 1.25 Acres..

Amazing Commercial Opportunity!!!

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PRICE $460,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781

PRICE $445,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

PRICE $350,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781

If you’re looking for a quality agency to take care of your investment then call our two qualified Property Managers at Barry Plant Emerald today on 5968 4522 for the right age e direction in property management.

Annette

EMERALD 1/321 Main Road 5968 4522

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Teen killed in car crash

By KATH GANNAWAY

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NOTHER crash on the Healesville-Kooweerup Road at Yellingbo has taken a young life.

An 18-year old Cockatoo woman was killed when her car ran off the road and hit a tree at around 6.15am on Sunday morning.

The young woman, the sole occupant of the car, died at the scene.

In a parallel incident police have charged a man who drove through the safety barriers on Sunday and hit a CFA volunteer controlling traffic.

Officer in Charge of Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol, Sergeant John Morgan, said the

woman was driving towards Woori Yallock.

He said crash happened after she lost control of the car after coming out of a right hand bend.

“The vehicle has skidded sideways and the driver side has gone into a tree,” he said.

Police were then called on to deal with the car driver who, Sgt Morgan said, had disobeyed police instructions to stop at the crash scene.

“The person failed to stop at the outer cordon when directed by police,” he said.

“He was then directed to stop by a tow truck driver as he approached the inner cordon, but again failed to stop.”

A member of the Cockatoo CFA, First Lieutenant Chris White was then hit as the man continued to drive through.

First Lieutenant White was taken to hospital where he was treated for minor injuries and released.

Police investigations into the fatal crash are continuing.

Sgt Morgan said the male driver responsible for hitting the CFA volunteer was remanded in custody with charges pending.

It is the third serious crash at the same location where in March a woman suffered serious head injuries when a car driven by her teenage daughter left the road and hit the same tree.

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By JESSE GRAHAM

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UNDREDS of gnomes flocked to Upwey on the weekend for a second scrape at bringing a world record to the hills, as part of a No Macca’s-inspired event.

The No McDonald’s in the Dandenong Ranges’ Gnomeageddon 2015 on Sunday 19 April was the second attempt by the group to break the world record for most people dressed as garden gnomes in the one place.

With a target of 479 gnomes needed to break the record, the group fell short of their goal, amassing about 400 gnomes at the Upwey Community Hall by 2pm for the record count.

Last year saw 446 gnomes at the 2014 attempt, and No McDonald’s spokesperson Garry Muratore told the Mail he believed the poor numbers was due to rainy and cold weather through the morning.

Mr Muratore told the Mail that the group wasn’t put out by the failure, but that the event doubled as a community fundraiser.

“We raised quite a lot of money through market stalls, photobooths, silent auctions and raffles,” he said.

“In terms of an event, we feel it was quite successful.”

Mr Murratore said that last year’s fund-raising went to the CFA, but this year's monies

About 400 people dressed as gnomes made it out to Upwey, despite the rain, for the record attempt on Sunday.

137912 Picture: CONTRIBUTED raised would go to a family in the community “requiring some help”, and that a final count of the funds was yet to take place.

The current world record is 478 gnomes.

For the full story, visit mail. starcommunity.com.au.

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OR public safety and effective crowd flow, traffic management will be in place for Yarra Ranges Council’s Anzac Day Commemorative Service on Saturday 25 April.

Maroondah Highway will be closed from the corner of Hutchinson Street to the corner

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of Anderson Street in Lilydale from 3.30am to 7.30am.

Local police, traffic operations and SES will be managing the road closure and traffic flow.

People who hold a disabled parking permit or who have special needs and are attending the service can park in Clarke

Street and enter via Hardy Street.

Parking will be available at the council offices -- enter via Hardy Street or Anderson Street, Lilydale Bowling Club, Lilydale Skate Park, Market Place Shopping Centre and Olive Tree Shopping Centre.

Stories spill over to website

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UE to our special Anzac Day coverage in this week’s Mail, some community news items did not ap-

pear in the paper.

Some of these stories will be rolled out on our website, at mail.starcommunity.com. au over the week, and will be

covered in coming editions of the Mail.

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By JAMIE STRUDLEY IT WAS a fantastic turnout of eager athletes for this week’s round of Yarra Ranges Athletics cross-country.

Great to see so many new faces, young and old(er), having a run around the picturesque courses.

Some fantastic performances from our athletes, as a result of the numbers and quality of athletes.

If smiles and laughter are anything to go by, the level of fun was very high as well.

Our senior athletes competed in the opening round of the Athletics Victoria XCR15, the cross country relays at Jells Park.

Thirty athletes, and equally as many supporters, enjoyed near perfect conditions to achieve some very good results.

The highlight of the day was the team win by our Under 14 Girls team of Georgia Laven, Zoe Sibley and Ruby Dixon.

This result continues the dominance of our Under 14 Girls from last year.

Our Men’s team competed in Division 4 after promotion from Division 5 in 2014.

Some exceptional performances saw the team finish second overall, a great performance with so many athletes unavailable.

Steve wins it on the countback

By DENNIS FULLER

Pictured is the Under 14 Girls relay team at Victorian Cross Country Relay Championships: Brooke Mullins, Georgia Laven and Ruby Dixon.

Special mentions to Jayden Clarke and Emilya Toney for running with late notice to enable teams to field a full team.

Team results were Men Div 4 2nd, Men Div 6 10th, Men U16 7th, Men U14 5th, Women Div 4 4th, Women Div 5th 2nd, Women U18 14th, Women U16 7th and Women U14 1st.

Results and more information regard-

ing the XCR15 season is available at www.yarrarangesathletics.org.au.

Next Saturday morning cross country is at Margaret Lewis Reserve, Coldstream.

Be there from 8.45am to register.

A full season calendar will be on our website shortly.

New members of all ages and abilities will always be welcomed at our club.

IT was stableford at Emerald Golf Club last Saturday with the promise of showers, rain and a little bit of good stuff.

As it turns out, there was much more good stuff and the course was in the condition for scoring big numbers.

Cards were shoved through the human computers and it resulted in two members with 42 points so further computations had to be slapped across the numbers.

It emerged that Steve Town (14) having parred the back nine won the day from an unlucky Travis Gerbes (10) on the same score.

B Grade was won, also on a countback, with captain Dean Shannon (17) just getting the nod from Phillip Crossley (20) also on 38 points.

Others to do themselves and their forefathers proud were Ken Hill (16) and Peter Glasscock (14) who both wandered in with 40 points to win a ball each.

Ben Balfour was nearest the pin

on the 4th, Glasscock the 7th, Gerbes the 12th while a greedy Mike Litchfield was nearest on the 13th and also the pro pin 18th.

Gracie Gray ran away with the ladies’ comp when she easily accounted for her nearest rival Josephine Krummenacher by four points.

The last of the 4BBB games were played with Dave Aitken and Mark Starick accounting for Ben Balfour and Dennis Fuller 2/1.

The next round sees Aitken and Starick take on Ken Sumsion and Dean Shannon and in the other semi Broc Reynolds and Peter Clowes face off against Peter Glasscock and John Carvill for the right to play in the final.

On Wednesday, when the Overly Flat Golfers turned up to play the stroke event off the back markers and it was that long hitting Mick Petrie (31) who stole the show with a nett 66 to lead in Sepp Krummenacher (20) on 67 followed by Moss Fuller (24) and Peter Clowes (15) both on 69.

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The usual chaotic start to the morning (4). 12. Make one cheat on tax (9). 16. Bickering while the cad is tied up with string (9). 20. Does he have his beer cold? (4). 22.

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Sport

Powerhouses flex muscles YVMDFNL DIVISION 1 SENIORS Belgrave 22.24 (156) d Yarra Glen 12.7 (79) BELGRAVE won comfortably but it looked nothing like that at quarter time as Yarra Glen led by 21 points. Belgrave started to win more of the ball in the second term and arguably should have had the lead at half time, but was wasteful as they scored 4.8 to 3.1 and trailed by eight points at the main break. The second half was all Belgrave as Yarra Glen seemed to stop to a walk; Belgrave added another 17 goals to four to turn this game on its head as it finished the day with 12 separate goal kickers and a big 77-point victory. Belgrave best players: T. Stubley, D. Collins, M. Johnson (1 goal), M. Collins (6 goals). Yarra Glen best players: L. Telford, B. Ashton (1 goal), D. Hurley (2 goals).

Monbulk 17.10 (112) d Warburton Millgrove 12.12 (84) THIS was a solid four-quarter performance from Monbulk which bounced back from a first-round loss to account for Warburton by a comfortable 76 points. Monbulk set its win up in the first half, leading by 43 points at the main break. The third quarter was a bit of a shoot-out as both sides slotted six majors, but no matter what Warburton did, they just couldn’t reduce the margin. The last quarter saw Monbulk really kick into gear as they slammed on seven last-quarter goals to two to finish in great fashion. Monbulk’s M. Favrin was superb with a best-on-ground performance, booting 10 goals and helping his team to a great win.

Monbuk best players: M. Favrin (10 goals), D. Want, B. Emmett. Warburton Millgrove best players: J. Briston (2 goals), S. Muir (4 goals), I. Andueza.

Woori Yallock 7.15 (57) d Mount Evelyn 5.6 (36) THIS certainly wasn’t a pretty game and despite Woori winning by just 21 points, the final margin did flatter Mount Evelyn in the end. There was only three goals scored in the first half and it was Woori that held a slight nine-point advantage at the long break. The third quarter did open up a little with both sides scoring three goals, but Woori should have had a bigger lead at the last break as they booted 3.9 to 3.2 for the term. Even though the margin was just 16 points going into the last, Woori did look in control and that’s the way it turned out. Woori booted two goals to one in the last and even though it wasn’t a pretty victory, they’ll still be happy with a 2-0 start to the year, while Mount Evelyn will have to wait at least another week to try and get their first win.

Woori Yallock best players: T. Gibson (1 goal), S. Kennedy, J. Adams. Mount Evelyn best players: D. Kift, G. Fraser, C. Haworth.

Upwey Tecoma 18.8. (116) d Olinda Ferny Creek 11.16 (82) OLINDA came back down to Earth this week after its 133-point win over Yarra Glen the previous week as Upwey played a direct style of play they just couldn’t counter. For the first three quarters, this was a really good contest with Upwey just holding sway and leading by 20 points at the last change. Upwey’s last quarter was really good as they made every post a winner; they booted 7.3 for the term while Olinda had plenty of chances but just didn’t make it count as they slotted 4.7.

Upwey’s D. Waters was dominant all day and finished with seven goals in a best-on-ground performance. At the end of the day, a really good win to Upwey after their somewhat of a shock loss to Warburton in round 1. Upwey Tecoma best players: D. Waters (7 goals), K. Grenda (3 goals), S. Mitchell (3 goals). Olinda Ferny Creek best players: B. Shaw, L. Meadows (1 goal), S. Horner (2 goals).

Wandin 11.14 (80) d Healesville 4.10 (34) THIS wasn’t the prettiest game, but Wandin did what they had to do claim victory. The first half was a tough slog and Wandin did lead, but it was only by 16 points and Healesville was right in this contest. Wandin’s defence went up a notch in the third as they held Healesville to one goal, while they added four majors. Wandin’s lead was out to 37 points at the final change and they looked in control. The last quarter was nothing special as there was only one goal scored and that went the way of Wandin as they finished with a workman-like 46-point victory. Wandin best players: M. Fowkes (3 goals), J. Bayliss, J. Coombes (3 goals). Healesville best players: A. Davies, T. Costigan, P. Fermanis DIVISION 2 SENIORS Kinglake 15.11 (101) d Gembrook Cockatoo 6.9 (45) Kinglake is making a statement early as it won

Yarra Junction's Allan Chandler handballs clear under pressure from Emerald in the Division Two clash on Junction's home territory on Saturday. The Bombers kept the pressure on all day delivering a convincing defeat to the Eagles. 137850 Pictures: KATH GANNAWAY its second in a row, with a good performance over Gembrook. Although it wasn’t a high scoring first half, Kinglake led by 32 points at half-time as it held Gembrook to just two goals while it slotted through seven. The second half was competitive enough, but Kinglake just had more avenues to goal as it added eight second-half goals to four, which sees it get its season off to a great start.

Kinglake best players: B. Wilkinson, D. McMahon (2 goals), T. Thone-Kain (1 goals). Gembrook Cockatoo best players: R. Causer (2 goals), C. Vernal, S. Martin.

Seville 14.19 (103) d Thornton Eildon 10.7 (67) SEVILLE bounced back after its first-round loss to Kinglake. This was a ripper contest for the first three quarters, with neither side being able to breakaway. Seville had a few more chances but only led by one point at the final change. Seville saved its best for last, as its run and carry was first class; Thornton looked to tire and Seville made them pay, booting seven goals to two to run away with a good victory.

Seville best players: R. Davis, N. O’Keefe (6 goals), S. Wilson (1 goal). Thornton Eildon best players: R. Chapman, B. Haden (4 goals), C. Lubransky.

Emerald 27.15 (177) d Yarra Junction 7.3 (45) EMERALD was superb from start to finish as they gave Yarra Junction a football lesson, thumping them by 132 points. This game was over at half-time as Emerald had raced to a 63-point lead on the back of a 15 goals to four first half. The second half was more of the same as Emerald went on its merry way, booting seven goals to two in the third and finished the day off booting five goals to one in the last. Emerald finished the day with 11 separate goal-scorers and had five of those boot two goals or more in what was a complete team performance. Emerald best players: D. Ferry (3 goals), D. Volta (1 goal), R. Simpson (1 goal). Yarra Junction best players: T. Hall, J. Welch, E. Wadsworth (1 goal).

Powelltown 13.9 (87) d Yea 13.7 (85) POWELLTOWN has pulled off a remarkable come-from-behind victory after Yea looked the likely winner for most of the day. Yea shot out of the blocks and raced to a 27-point lead at quarter time after an eight goal-to-three opening term.

Powelltown played a more accountable style in the second and pulled that margin back to 19 by the half. The third term was another tight battle, but it was Powelltown that kept narrowing the margin; they booted three goals to one and Yea’s lead was cut to just eight points at the last change.

The last quarter was a beauty. Powelltown finished the stronger and the only question was would there be enough time. Luckily, they held a two-point lead when the final siren sounded, as they celebrated a brilliant come-from-behind victory. Powelltown best players: G. Newing (6 goals), M. McLaughlin, J. Walker. Yea best players: J. Marasco (2 goals), S. Martin (1 goal), E.

Emerald’s Justin Davies flies over the top of Junction’s Lachlan Cove and Jamie Craig.

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Alexandra: Bye UNDER 18S Emerald 10.6 (66) D Upwey Tecoma 5.7 (37) Emerald best players: H. Lang (2 goals), T. Thomsen, J. Thomas (1 goal). Upwey Tecoma best players: S. Jordan, D. Comber, A. Aardon.

Belgrave 8.7 (55) d Yarra Glen 6.6 (42) Belgrave best players: L. Murphy (2 goals), N. Schill (2 goals), J. Keighran (1 goal). Yarra Glen best players: S. Mutsaers (2 goals), J. Murray (2 goals), L. Bourke.

Monbulk 16.8 (104) d Warburton Millgrove 1.0 (6) Monbulk best players: J. Rak (1 goal), D. Chapman, B. Redfern (2 goals). Warburton Millgrove best players: D. Bedggood, J. Neale, A. Maguire.

Mount Evelyn 11.9 (75) d Woori Yallock 10.11 (71) Mount Evelyn best players: J. Fraser (3 goals), C. Argentino, L. Edmondson. Woori Yallock best players: D. Benson, B. Arnold (4 goals), C. Syme (2 goals).

Yea 19.19 (133) d Powelltown 1.0 (6) YEA best players: K. Kilpatrick, C. Stimson (3 goals), C. Jenkins. Powelltown best players: D. Morrison, B. Nightingale, J. Mock.

Healesville 12.7 (79) d Wandin 8.6 (54) Healesville best players: T. Sund (8 goals), T. Tweedie, R. Hunter. Wandin best players: P. Hodgett (2 goals), B. Ford, L. Smith DIVISION 1 A GRADE NETBALL Yarra Glen 46 d Belgrave 32 YARRA Glen best players: Georgia Taylor (34 goals), Peta Fay, Chelsea Birchall.

Belgrave best players: Kara Salmon (21 goals), Danika Campbell.

Wandin 55 d Healesville 17 WANDIN best players: Ella Priestley, Carly Baker (8 goals), Tayissa Coppinger.

Healesville best players: Caitlyn Jeffress, Chelsea Connell, Bianca Grimshaw.

Mount Evelyn 65 d Woori Yallock 15

MOUNT Evelyn best players: Jessica Walker, Rachael Hickey (34 goals), Bridgette Barry-Murphy. Woori Yallock best players: Claire Williams, Ashley Shanks, Emily Milner.

Warburton Millgrove 36 d Monbulk Hawks 29 WARBURTON Millgrove best players: Mary McIntosh, Jaime Lord, Karly Wappett.

Monbulk Hawks best players: Tahlia Northey (15 goals), Kaitlyn Seamer, Katrina Wragg.

Olinda Ferny Creek: Bye Seville 72 d Thornton-Eildon 15 SEVILLE best players: Morgan Wyatt, Stacey Abbruzzese, Zoe Abbruzzese (42 goals). Thornton Eildon best players: Alesha Davison, Melinda Sier, Jessica Oakley (8 goals).

Emerald 54 d Yarra Junction 46 Emerald best players: Megan Whiteroad (38 goals), Lauren Moses, Meagan Baguley (16 goals).

Yarra Junction best players: Cara Moore (18 goals), Rachel Young, Amanda Finn (28 goals).

Yea 71 d Powelltown 32 Yea best players: Lauren Hearn, Amy Taylor, Sarah Hogan (31 goals).

Powelltown best players: Nicole Hajder (19 goals), Erin Williams, Demi Barber.

Kinglake: Bye Alexandra: Bye

Solution No. 4029 9 6 5 1 4 3 7 8 2

1 3 7 8 2 5 9 6 4

2 8 4 6 7 9 1 5 3

5 1 6 2 9 8 3 4 7

8 7 2 3 1 4 6 9 5

3 4 9 5 6 7 2 1 8

6 5 8 7 3 1 4 2 9

4 2 3 9 8 6 5 7 1

7 9 1 4 5 2 8 3 6

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7367 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Facilitate. 8, Apex. 9, Lure. 10, Tiger. 11, Lamp.

12, Percolate. 16, Maharajah. 20, Slur. 22, Eager. 23, Alto.

24, Beef. 25, Exasperate.

Down - 1, Salute. 2, Licence. 3, Pistol. 4, Target. 5, Pearl.

7, Jemmy. 13, Ash. 14, Macabre. 15, Sleep. 17, Afghan.

18, Abrupt. 19, Astute. 21, Refer.

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7367 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6,Intim-i’d-ate. 8, Rung. 9, Ring. 10, Pian-o. 11, Norm (anag.) 12, Con-strain. 16, Disac-cord. 20, Ale-c.

22, Ho-p i-t. 23, Ante. 24, Ma-ma. 25, Full import.

Down - 1, In-dig-o. 2, D’i-s-gust. 3, Nip-per (rev.) 4, Safar-i. 5, Her-on. 7, (F)iner-t(hings). 13, As-s(ummer). 14, Scrappy. 15, Clear. 17, I’m-pale. 18, At-ta-in. 19, Return.

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