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Keen eyes of our snappers DURING the change of seasons, the Dandenong Ranges simply comes alive with colour and life, inspiring many handy photographers in the Hills.

To help provide a platform through which our region’s passionate happy snappers can display their images, the ’Mail’ regularly publishes contributed photographs in our Lenscape section.

For our readers’ enjoyment, we have compiled a list of some of the best and brightest contributions.

Kalli Blunt took this beautiful image at Mount Donna Buang. She said she took it for her sons, Max, Perry and Liam. 143810

Hills shutterbug Nigel Haines captured this incredible image of a sunset in the Dandenong Ranges. 143810

Robyn Kuys from Emerald took this ripper at Emerald Lake Park. According to Robyn, her grandchildren inspired this image of a chestnut character. 143810

Nigel Haines submitted a group of amazing shots, including this colourful image at the Alfred Nicholas gardens in Sherbrooke. 143810

The deep red, orange and yellow tones are in abundance during autumn. A ’Mail’ photographer captured the change of seasons through this image. 143810

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CONTENTS

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from the

Editor’s desk.

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Best in lenscapes

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Our inspiring Ranges

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Mayor’s note

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Wood the outdoorsman

8 & 9 Top citizens Sustainable school

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Minion mania

Journey through the Ranges

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS COME on a journey through these pages and experience the best of the Dandenong Ranges.

When focusing on what makes the Dandenong Ranges the magnificent place it is, it was impossible to overlook the wonder of the majestic mountains, the enchanting forests and the incredible people that create our communities.

From our local elected representatives to our schools and students, the Dandenong Ranges is made up of inspiring individuals from past and present.

With unrivalled sweeping vistas of the mountains and beauty that lives in the valleys and creeks, the Dandenong Ranges has secrets and hidden marvels that beg to unearthed and explored.

We can count ourselves as especially lucky to live and work in a world-class tourist destination that sees visitors flock from all over the country and all over the world just to see what we have in our own backyards.

Take this opportunity to get to know some of the people and stories of the Dandenong Ranges that have made our community what it is today.

Make your way through the following pages and get lost in history, experience the best our towns have to offer, and be inspired by the people and places that form the cornerstones of our communities.

These stories will also be available on our website, at mail.starcommunity.com.au.

While everyone has a story to tell about the Dandenong Rages and at The Mail love to hear from everyone, we are always constrained by time and space.

If you have something to say, whether it’s your favourite thing about the Dandenong Rages, a favourite place, a dazzling photograph of the area or an opinion on current events, don’t hesitate to write a Letter to the Editor at editor@mailnewsgroup.com.au, or drop a letter in at 244 Maroondah Highway, Healesville.

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Jerry the Railway Dog

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Picture: ROB CAREW

BEFORE Puffing Billy was the train it is today, it was a smaller train that took mail, beer and other supplies from Upper Ferntree Gully to Gembrook.

Affectionately called “Gemmy” the train also had its own mascot in the form of Jerry the Railway Dog. From 1929, Jerry would chase the train from Upper Ferntree Gully to Gembrook and back or ride in the engine with driver Dickie Down.

Sadly Jerry got too close the train near Cockatoo and was tragically killed in 1934.

His grave can still be visited near the Cockatoo Creek alongside the track he loved to run beside.

MENTION the Dandenong Ranges to any passing individual and they will immediately think of the beautiful forests and landscapes.

But ask any local what is the best part of living in the Hills and they’ll most likely reel off endless details of the many places to see and things to do.

Of course, that’s not to mention the wonderful people and community groups that work so diligently to make the region what it is today, a jewel in the crown that is Victoria.

For this ‘Best of’ edition, we have tried to delve deep into the Dandenong Ranges in a bid to highlight just what makes this region so great and alluring.

So, is it the countless arts and crafts stores, or the many inspiring tourist destinations and never-ending trails and walks?

Is it the vast array of fine-dining options?

Well, take a peek through what we have prepared for you and get a taste of what is on offer in the Dandenong Ranges.

Just some of the articles we have prepared include a story on Jeremy Linton of Montrose, who was awarded a commendation for bravery from the Governor General.

While another story highlights the feats of former Mater Christi student Sierra Laird, who won the ‘Golden Shorts’ for best film at the Warburton film festival.

But just don’t take our word for it, that the Dandenong Ranges is an amazing place, for this edition we’ve canvased the region’s population and asked that very question.

There is a good reason why so many people choose to live and work in the Dandenong Ranges.

Mostly, because it’s an incredibly beautiful place with an abundance of interesting individuals.

Thanks go out to all these wonderful people.

Peter Douglas Editor

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What is your favorite thing about the Dandenong Ranges?

“I used to walk my dogs along the creeks. It’s the best to get in touch with the creek, the trees, the ferns, and the forest.“ – Daryl Brooks, Monbulk

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Content and character WE ARE fortunate enough to live in a picturesque area loved by locals and visitors alike.

I love exploring different areas of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges and meeting the wonderful people who love this area as much as I do.

I am convinced this corner of Victoria is the best place to live, work and play.

We welcome an abundance of regional, national and international tourists each year coming to enjoy the local attractions and beautiful landscape.

Our townships each have their own unique ‘flavour’, with plenty on offer to both residents and visitors.

The natural landscape we are surrounded by

Cr Maria McCarthy Mayor, Billanook Ward

offers impressive and important natural assets.

Not only are the forested areas home to a plethora of native flora and fauna, they are also a major drawcard for eco-conscious travellers keen on exploring a stunning natural environment.

Our produce is some of the best in Australia, with world-renowned vineyards, markets and farms that dot the landscape.

We are spoilt for choice with our variety of restaurants, cafes and markets.

We are lucky to have access to a range of attractions, facilities, arts and culture that keep us active and entertained.

We are surrounded by famous pristine forests, character-filled townships, exciting local events and lively art scenes.

With lively and bustling centres of activity, nestled in among some of the country’s most spectacular scenery, it is little wonder that this area has captured the hearts of residents and tourists alike.

I’m proud to be mayor of such a beautiful and interesting region and very happy to call the Yarra Ranges home.

Bright Sparks of music

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS

Where is your favorite place to shop in the Dandenong Ranges?

“My favourite local op shop is the church op shop opposite Woolies in Emerald. It’s pretty cheap and you can have some good finds there and odd, different things.”

– Martha Ramsden, Emerald

SPARKS is a three-piece band from the Dandenongs that recently won the Yarra Ranges finals of the Freeza Battle of the Bands competition.

Self-described as “the three biggest Coldplay fans you’ll ever manage to find in the eastern suburbs,” Sparks is formed by Michael D’Emilio, Liam Bell, and Dylan Knur.

The tree boys met at Billanook College where Liam and Michael are in the same year, and played together as a duo before Dylan got to know them. Dylan joined the duo about three years ago,

Freeza Battle of the Bands winner, Sparks. 143968 through the school’s music theatre shows, and got to know them better in the smaller vocal ensemble at school.

Sparks formed around September 2014 when the boys decided after the school production was wrapped up that they loved performing together enough to

practice outside of school.

They play high-energy acoustic music on violin (Dylan), guitar (Liam) and piano (Michael), along with three part vocal harmonies.

Liam and Michael’s previous duo performances had not been dissimilar to the music that Sparks now plays. The differences come

mainly from the fact that, with three voices, they started using harmonies for texture, rather than just as a means of accentuating the lead vocal.

“The harmonies are, I feel, a pretty key aspect of what sets us apart – it’s a component of our signature texture,” said Dylan Knur.

Dylan said the battle of the bands competition was really tough but they are very pleased to be crowned winners.

“It was amazing,” he said.

“Especially since all the other bands were so talented, to come out on top was an honour.”

The band is now deciding on a future as two of the members enter their last year of high school.

“We want to get out there and play as much as we can, and write as much as we can,” said Dylan.

“The other two are completing their final year of VCE next year, so that’ll constrain our time a little, but we’ll find a way to get out there!”

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Wood an outdoorsy MP

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS JASON Wood is the Federal Member for La Trobe, but politics was not always his first calling.

“My first job was running outdoor activities where I was a bushwalking leader and crosscountry ski instructor,” Jason said.

“I also taught rock climbing, abseiling and rafting; I was definitely very outdoorsy.”

It wasn’t until Mr Wood joined the police force that he discovered he had a love for helping people when they were at their most desperate.

“I also saw many things I wanted to change on a daily basis,” he said.

“I realised that as a representative in politics, I would have the chance to do that.”

Having survived the devastation of the Ash Wednesday bushfires as a child, Mr Wood turned his attention as a politician to reducing the risk of fires and increasing public safety for the people in his electorate.

“The biggest aim which I’ve been focused on is reducing the fire risk for the Ranges, while maintaining the natural beauty of the area,” he said.

Mr Wood has a real appreciation for his home in the Dandenongs

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Federal Member for La Trobe, Jason Wood, right, with Star News journalist Aneeka Simonis and Prime Minister Tony Abbott . 138976

and explained to us just how it felt to return home when his work demanded so much travel.

“There’s nothing better than coming home to the Dandenong Ranges after being overseas or in Canberra.”

“The air feels fresh and clean, and it just feels like home to me. It’s also a great community to raise a family and make a living in – there’s a real sense of belonging here.”

AFTER six years of organising, an M2A2 howitzer was installed at the Mt Evelyn War Memorial Park earlier this year.

This had been a long held dream of many members of the Mt Evelyn RSL with efforts to secure the howitzer starting as far back as 1990.

Being a proudly local man, Mr Wood has initiated many policies in and around the local areas that he is particularly happy with.

“I’m proud of the rollout of $4.3M commitment to bushfire fuel reduction, weed management, and environmental programs in the Dandenong Ranges.”

“And last, but certainly not least, on an individual level I’m incredibly proud to be a part of young Jimmy Webber’s story.”

Mount Evelyn RSL past president Derek Crittenden took up the cause and with the help of Brigadier Michael Phelps AM, applied for the gun and in 2011 their bid was successful. Sadly Derek died before he had a chance to see the howitzer application become a reality.

“I met Jimmy many years ago when he desperately needed medication that would cost $600,000 per year to help him manage his Hunter Syndrome.”

“It was thought that 13-year-old Jimmy only had months to live without this medication. We managed to get the specific medication that he needed approved, and I am so happy to say that I am now heading to his 21st birthday party next weekend.”

Then for the next three years paperwork flowed to and fro between the RSL, the Department of Defence and the US Government.

Then late last year the RSL received word that the gun had been ‘demilitarized’ and was able to be picked up in February 2015.

Celebrating

10 years

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He’s a citizen of the world

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS

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THOMAS King, originally of Kalorama, was awarded with one of the highest honours for a young person in Victoria in late 2014.

With a relentless drive to better the world around him, Mr King was named as 2015 Victorian Young Australian of the Year.

“I was very overwhelmed – it is such a great honour, and very humbling as well,” he said.

Mr King has been campaigning for global causes since the age of 13, when he said he saw a television campaign about unsustainable palm oil production in South East Asia.

He established the website, SayNotoPalmOil, which acts as an online resource to direct people to products that don’t contain palm oil and draws up to half a million visits each year.

In recent years he has also reported from the London Olympic Games in 2012 as a journalist, reporting for a number of small island nations that did not have the resources to send their own media crews.

Now 18, he works with the Oaktree Foundation on their Live Below the Line fund-raiser, where people are encouraged to try living on less than $2 – the national poverty line – each day.

Sierra Laird, award-winning film maker.

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Queen of the screen

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS FORMER Mater Christi student Sierra Laird won the ‘Golden Shorts’ for best film at the Warburton film festival during the ‘Show Us Your Shorts’ competition.

Her stop-motion paper animation called ‘Help Wanted’ is set to a spoken poem of the same name by Canadian poet and writer Shane Koyczan.

At about three and a half minutes long the whole processes of making the film took Ms Laird about six months.

Ms Laird said the film was about discovering the beauty of humility through the expression of grief, loss, happiness and love.

“It’s about beauty over the superficial,” she said.

Ms Laird has been producing stopanimation since she was about 10 years old and used to use Lego to make short stories. She said she faced really tough competition during the contest.

“I was absolutely shocked I won,” she said.

“While there were no other animations, the other films were really good and I was competing with students from the Victorian College of the Arts.”

Now 18 years old and studying arts at Deakin University, she wants to one day work in the film or radio industry.

In love with the bush for 40 years

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS KAREN Alexander of Emerald was this year awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work in environmental conservation.

Ms Alexander has been working in the environmental sector for 40 years across various groups and organisations.

She grew up in Belgrave and as early as eight years old, Ms Alexander developed a love and passion for the bush and environmental conservation.

“I’m lucky and I had parents who cared about the environment and were respectful of it,” she said.

It was with the newly formed Wilderness Society that Ms Alexander started working in the community sector.

Since then she has worked in many roles across different environmental groups and organisations all over the country.

Karen Alexander at her home in Emerald. 140172 Picture: VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS She continues to hold vice-presidency of Farm Tree and Landcare Association as well as campaign supporter of The Wilderness Society, Australian Conservation Foundation and several others.

Ms Alexander has been living in Emerald since 1997 after moving from the city and won Emerald Citizen of the Year in 2014 her for local Landcare work.

“I love the city but I need the bush,” she said.

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Decorated nurse ALICIA Mary Kelly was an Irish-born immigrant who lived in Mount Dandenong and served in the Australian Army Nursing Service from 1915.

She was 29 years old.

Alicia completed nursing training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in 1910 and when she enlisted was sent to the 1st Australian General Hospital in Egypt, where she cared for hundreds of soldiers wounded at Gallipoli, before being transferred to the Western Front in April 1916.

In 1917 Alicia Kelly was working at No. 3 Australian Casualty Clearing Station near Ypres,

a position very close to the battle. She was on duty during an air raid when orders sent the rest of the medical staff running for shelter as bombs fell.

Sister Kelly refused to go, instead staying to comfort patients and covering their heads with enamel basins to protect them against shrapnel and help them feel secure.

Her actions that day led to her becoming one of only seven Australian nurses to win the Military Medal for “conspicuous gallantry“, which was presented to her at Buckingham Palace. She was also awarded the Royal Red Cross.

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Prue’s a born leader

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS MOUNT Evelyn’s Prue Northey was named as Youth Citizen of the Year at the Yarra Ranges Council’s Australia Day awards earlier this year.

Ms Northey was one of three Mount Evelyn residents to receive an award from Yarra Ranges Shire Council this past Australia Day. Prue, 21, has chaired the Yarra Ranges Relay for Life for the last two years after she lost her cousin to cancer.

Yarra Ranges mayor, Maria McCarthy said the work Ms Northey had done for her community was astounding.

“The work that she’s done, especially for such a young woman, I was so proud,” Ms McCarthy said.

“It’s a big thing and she facilitates a great team of people to work with her.”

“It’s a fantastic acknowledgement for the effort she puts into her community.”

“At her young age, who knows where she’ll end up?” Ms McCarthy said.

Grains of truth

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS FERNTREE Gully resident William ‘Bill’ Murray was awarded an appointment to the Order of Australia for his many years of work for the Australian grain industry this year.

Originally from Northern Ireland, Mr Murray started working with the Australian Wheat Board (AWB) in 1970 in charge of all matters scientific.

Mr Murray worked with the AWB for 21 years and was appointed manager of their technical services division, then director of scientific services.

He has travelled all over the world for the AWB to marketplaces to determine what foreign markets were looking for in terms of grain types, quality, pesticide levels, and the like.

Mr Murray finished up with the AWB in 1991 and started his own consultancy company.

Mr Murray still works in the grains industry, mostly providing consultancy services for the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and the National Residue Survey (NRS).

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Jeremy’s brave deed rewarded

By VICTORIA STONEMEADOWS JEREMY Linton of Montrose was awarded a commendation for bravery from the GovernorGeneral for an astounding maritime rescue earlier this year.

He was awarded the commendation for saving his friend’s lives after they were trapped under a capsized boat in Portland Victoria.

A freak wave caused their boat to capsize completely, throwing Mr Linton’s father into the ocean and sucking himself and their two friends into the cabin.

“I saw the wall of white water then a second or two later it had already hit the boat - there is no time to process what’s going to happen,” said Mr Linton.

Mr Linton realised he could escape the cabin by removing his life-jacket and ducking and swimming under the side of the boat. He then returned to the cabin to rescue his two friends still trapped under the boat.

It took then 16-year-old Jeremy Linton approximately eight minutes to save himself and the two other men from underneath the capsized boat.

Jeremy has won a bravery award.

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Patch on the planet

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS THE Patch Primary School has been running an environmental management program for the students for about 15 years, but this year a branch of sustainability studies was added.

“The school has a philosophy of environmental education,” said teacher and sustainability co-ordinator Naomi Campbell.

“We wanted to teach the kids how to take that information home and make a difference to the planet.”

Where is your favorite place in the Dandenong Ranges?

“I love the Sherbrooke forest. I live across the road from it and it’s such a beautiful national park. I really enjoy riding and walking through the forest.”

– Julian Thomas, Belgrave

What is your favorite thing about the Dandenong Ranges?

“I went to uni in the city and I love to come back to the relaxed atmosphere of the Dandenongs.

It’s always home for me.”

– Tamsyn Torcello, Belgrave

The Patch Primary School participates in the Victorian Government’s RecourceSmart Schools program and can earn stars in environment education modules of Biodiversity, Core, Energy, Waste and Water.

“We earned the biodiversity star last year and this year we decided to split it in two,” said Naomi.

“I took the waste module and that is how the sustainability program started.”

The students involved in the

sustainability program went on an excursion to the rubbish tip to gain an understanding of what happens to all of our rubbish.

They also wrote a letter to the Keep Cup Company, on behalf of planet Earth, to ask if Keep Cup would supply the school with Keep Cups to use for hot chocolates instead of the disposable ones that end up in landfill.

The students are also taught a more general environmental

responsibility that Naomi Campbell says sticks with the students as they grow up.

“We see past students at footy and things like that and they always say how they still have certain projects going.”

“We hear it from high school teachers as well,” she said.

“They say they can always recognise Patch kids because of their passion for the environment and their responsibility to the world and to other people.”

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By VICTORIA STONEMEADOWS NINE-YEAR-OLD Belgrave South Primary School student Kai Malcolm wanted a way to help his baby cousin Isabelle, who has been diagnosed with Bloom’s Syndrome.

Kai proposed the idea of a dress-up day for his school to raise money for genetic illness research.

The students and staff at Belgrave South Primary School had a ‘Minion Mania’ themed dress-up day on earlier in the year to help Kai and his family.

Students were able to dress as ‘Minions’ from the Despicable Me movie franchise in exchange for a gold coin donation with the money raised from the day being donated to the Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance.

Kai said he wants the money raised at school to go towards helping find a cure for the rare genetic illness his cousin will battle for her entire life.

“They have to look into it a lot and it takes a lot of money,” Kai said.

Kai shared his one-year-old cousin’s story with his class and said he wanted to find a way they could all help her.

Kai’s idea was then taken to the junior school council who, with the help of teacher Mr Ronan Stafford, came up with the ‘Minion Mania’ dress-up fund-raising idea.

“Isabelle is quite small and so are Minions,” Kai said.

“She weighed 1.4 kilos when she was born and she is one year old now but she still fits in clothes for eight-month-old babies.”

What is your favorite thing about living in the Dandenong Ranges?

“Personally I love looking out my kitchen window and seeing the fog roll across the mountains, very tranquil and peaceful.”

– Cameron Mackay, Ferntree Gully

Students and teachers dress up as Minions to raise money for genetic illness research. 141931 Bloom’s Syndrome is a rare genetic illness that affects the stability of a person’s chromosomes. This instability leads to short stature and immune system deficiencies that leave the individual at risk of various types of cancer, diabetes, respiratory issues and possible sterility.

The students raised a total of $404 on their fund-raising day, which Principal Kerryn Baillie said was very impressive.

PE teacher Christopher Anerson, Grade 1-2 teacher Kylie Challen and Grade 5 teacher Ronan Stafford with Amaya and Kai Malcolm dressed as Minions and Grus to raise money for genetic illness Pictures: VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS research. 141931

What is the best thing about the Dandenong Ranges?

“My son walks a lot with his dog through the parks. The dog’s name is Buddy and he is soft as a brush.”

– Mary Devine, Monbulk

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By PETER DOUGLAS AND VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS THE dream of a first-class pavilion at the Monbulk Recreation Reserve has taken another leap forward, with Yarra Ranges Council committing $1 million to the development.

Though there remains a significant $600,000 shortfall, the shire’s pledge represents much momentum for the works, which would see much-needed improvement to facilities and amenities.

The council funding comes after a Municipal Pavilion Audit in 2013, after which council adopted a $2 million Recreation Facilities Fund in the 201415 Capital Expenditure Program.

This Monbulk project includes upgraded changerooms and a gym, canteen, recreation room and greater storage capacity.

The architects’ view of what the pavilion development would look like.

Presently, many of the core sports groups in Monbulk are unable to support burgeoning junior participation, not to mention its successful senior cricket, netball and football clubs.

President of the Monbulk Reserve Development Group, Paul Utting, said the council decision was a positive

step.

“It certainly gives us some security moving forward, now they’re 100 per cent behind us,” he said.

“Sometimes you get this niggling feeling they may not commit, so it’s a relief.”

Mr Utting said the final challenge would be securing Federal Government funding, with the aim they will roughly match the $600,000 already pledged by the Victorian Government.

He said the group has been involved in talks with Casey MP Tony Smith.

In addition to the $250,000 already raised from the clubs, he believed federal funding would be enough to see the project begin.

While there is every reason to be positive, Monbulk Cricket Club president, Chris Defina, was taking a more practical viewpoint.

“It’s definitely very exciting but it needs to happen sooner rather than later,” he said.

“Our junior representation, in football and cricket, is at an all-time high.

“And we could lose these kids if something isn’t done soon ... it’s a

pretty tired building.”

However, Mr Defina said the pavilion would be of greater benefit than just to the sporting clubs.

Monbulk Primary School, too, would be a direct beneficiary because they often use the reserve for their physical education classes.

In supporting the decision at council’s last meeting, Cr Len Cox said it was a win for the community.

“Sometimes we think of sport as just a physical exercise but it’s much more than that,” he said.

Meanwhile, Cr Andrew Witlox said he supported recreation projects such as this, but believes Chirnside had missed out on many big projects over the past decade.

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Brigade unites to say ‘thanks’

By PETER DOUGLAS SELBY firefighters have been so overwhelmed by the community response they’ve enjoyed that they decided to say ‘thank you’.

During the brigade’s most recent annual appeal, the township helped the unit to raise an incredible $7000.

Each year the brigade raises funds to upgrade and purchase new equipment.

First lieutenant Martha McKelvey said having up-todate equipment helps to ensure

the safety of the community and the firefighters.

“Each year, members of the brigade knock on every door in Selby to ask for help in raising money to buy essential firefighting equipment,” she said.

“Last year we took delivery of a new ultralight tanker that was jointly funded by the government and the brigade.

“This gave the brigade the most up-to-date fleet of vehicles we have ever had.”

First Lieutenant McKelvey said the brigade is working towards the future replacement of

its brigade-owned Tanker Two. The vehicle cost $360,000 when it was commissioned in 2009.

“We are now working towards the time we need to replace this vehicle,” she said.

“It is a 10 to 15-year project with the exact cost unknown at this stage but we must plan for the future to ensure the brigade continues to have the most upto-date vehicles available.”

Lt McKelvey said the brigade relies on its team effort and that members are lucky to have such a supportive community.

Casey MP Tony Smith helped to teach the students about the workings of parliament.

From speaker to principal

By PETER DOUGLAS

A big thanks: Members of the Selby Fire Brigade express their gratitude for the community's generosity.

CASEY MP Tony Smith recently exchanged his new Federal Speaker’s cap for a principal’s hat at Birmingham Primary School.

Mr Smith took up an offer to become ‘principal for a day’ at the school The MP’s itinerary was jam-packed and included participating in a parent forum and a guided inspection of the facilities.

Mr Smith’s ‘duties’ included meeting with teachers, talking with school leaders and participating in a welcome assembly for a group of

visiting students from Costa Rica.

“Most importantly, I spoke to the Grade 6 students about democracy and the workings of the Australian Parliament,” he said.

“The kids were very attentive and inquisitive and it was fantastic to see them all get involved in a mock parliament I chaired.

“It is a real testament to the great work of the teachers.”

Mr Smith said there were no loud theatrics, as would normally be the case in parliament.

“The students were very

well behaved,” he said.

“There were no warnings at all, let alone any suspensions from the mock parliament.”

Mr Smith said he enjoyed his time at the school.

“Being a principal definitely has its challenges but Trish Enzinger does a fantastic job so I am pleased to leave it back in her capable hands,” he said.

Regular principal Ms Enzinger said the invitation initially came about because Year 6 students were taking a unit on parliamentary democracy.

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Indecent exposure

By JESSE GRAHAM POLICE are searching for a man who exposed himself in front of children last week in Kilsyth, and have appealed for help from the public.

Knox Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives said that a man was seen loitering around school grounds on Mount Dandenong Road, in

Kilsyth, about 2.45pm on Sunday 30 August.

Two girls, aged 10 and 11, rode their bikes past the school grounds, when it is believed the man removed all of his clothes and proceeded to do chin-ups on the monkey bars at the school.

Police have described the man as of Caucasian appearance, aged between 2530, about 175cm tall with dark hair, short at

the back and spiked-up at the front.

He was wearing light blue denim shorts which were above the knee, a black hooded top with a large white logo on the front and bright orange shoes.

Anyone with information on the incident, or who may have witnessed suspicious behaviour, is asked to contact Crime Stopper on 1800 333 000 or at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Police have released a composite image of a man believed to have exposed himself to children last week.

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Dynamic duo in print THE Mount Evelyn History Group will this weekend launch a locally focused book about Dr Bill Hardy and Gwen Hardy.

The pair has been described as the dynamos of Mount Evelyn community life for six decades.

The official launch is set for Saturday, 12 September, at 1.30pm at Hardy House; the RSL Hall at 49 Birmingham Road, Mount Evelyn.

The book features short accounts of the groups in which the Hardys were involved, such as the CFA, Scouts, Memorial Kinder, St John Ambulance, RSL, Athenaeum Theatre Company, MEEPPA, Rotary, Mount Evelyn Technical School (now Yarra Hills), Melba Centre and Morrison House.

The book will be launched by Dr Janice Newton, with the launch attended by their family.

The book will be $12 at the launch, and will be $15 from then on, available from the Mount Evelyn History Group, mtevelynhistorygroup@gmail.com or 9736 2935.

Paula Herlihy, president of the Mount Evelyn History Group, said the event should not be missed.

Firewood arson bid fails POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a burglary and attempted arson at a firewood business in Mount Evelyn.

Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Pat Barrow said unknown persons broke into A.S.A.P. Firewood on York Road, Mount Evelyn, between 4.30pm on Wednesday 2 September and 8am the following day.

They are then believed to have forced their way into the office and stolen a cash register, which was empty.

Det Sgt Barrow said the burglars then poured petrol onto a shed at the business, but added that it did not ignite.

Anyone who may have information, or who witnessed any suspicious activity is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic. com.au.

Five gaz bottles stolen Paula Herlihy at Doc Hardy’s old surgery with her book on the Hardys. 144052_01

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Emerald eight are tackling the track

By ANEEKA SIMONIS EIGHT Emerald Secondary College students are days away from embarking on a journey of a lifetime.

The award-winning group will leave for their nine-day trek of the Kokoda Track on Monday, 14 September - but none are expected to come back the same as when they left.

“It will be a once in a lifetime experience,” said Hamish Burnie, 16, who is looking forward to gaining an insight into what the Diggers went through during the war as part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award selection.

Hamish, together with fellow students Brad Francis, 17, Chloe Robinett, 17, Matilda Sinclair, 17, Nathaniel Van Der Hulst, 17, Tyler Wills, 17, Kealy Jordan-Hill, 15, and Ryan Hall, 15, have been hard at training in preparation for the trek.

The students took part in a recent training camp in The Grampians, hiking a total of 34 kilometres to the top of Mount William and from Boroka Lookout back to Halls Gap to test out their resolve for the gruelling adventure ahead.

But the tough terrain is the last thing on the students’ minds ... with each indicating a strong desire to experience

the difficulties faced by soldiers during the war effort to share with those in their community. “(I am looking forward to) ventur(ing) into the wilderness that the Kokoda Trek offers to honour the memory of those who walked before me, and sacrificed their lives, in order to provide the citizens of Australia and the many generations to follow the greatest gift, which is the gift of choice,” said Matilda.

For some, the journey will take on more of a personal meaning.

Nathaniel hopes to pay tribute to his mother’s uncle who he said “paid the

ultimate price for his country” during the journey.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award CEO Peter Kaye AM said the expenses-paid trip had been offered to 36 participants and nine adult volunteers each year since 2012.

“The Kokoda experience provided to our young participants has proven to be very successful in previous years.

The sponsorship allows young people the opportunity to experience a challenge that will develop strong team skills and push them to their limits, which they would otherwise not have had access to,” he said.

Call to claim lost phones at station

By JESSE GRAHAM HEALESVILLE’S police officers are reminding residents that missing phones do turn up - and that they may be waiting for their owners at a local station.

Healesville police Senior Constable Kirsty Swankie told the Mail that police stations were often inundated with phones being handed in by members of the public.

The only problem is, due to phone security measures, police often cannot access any of the information inside

IF YOU know of any suddenly announced barbecues, Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Pat Barrow wants to hear from you.

Police are on the hunt for thieves who took off with $6000 worth of meat from a butcher shop in Main Road, Monbulk, between 6.20pm on Thursday 3 September and 6.15am on Friday 4 September.

Det Sgt Barrow said the back door of the shop had been forced open, and that the thieves had “stolen a large quantity of meat” from the store.

“We’re looking at about $6000,” he said.

“Some meat trays were recovered in the back yard.”

Det Sgt Barrow said the thieves would have required a vehicle to transport all of the meat.

Anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity overnight - or knows somebody suddenly over-encumbered with meat - to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential crime report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au

the phone to contact the owner, meaning the devices gather dust on their shelves.

“We do get quite a lot - we’ve had five handed in this month,” Sen Const Swankie said in late August.

She said that people often assumed a lost phone had been stolen and quickly organised a replacement, without calling around to local police stations to see if it had been handed in.

“They think ‘oh well, it’s gone’ and they lock their SIM cards so it’s

safe and don’t worry about it,” Sen Const Swankie said.

“People don’t come looking for them.

“If you’ve lost your phone, come in and ask us about it, because it could very well be here.”

Leading Senior Constable, Chris Hickey, said that one measure residents could take was typing up a note that included the owner’s name and contact details, should the phone be found, then taking a photo and setting it as the phone’s lock-

screen background.

This way, he said, anyone encountering a lost phone could contact the owner immediately.

While it may come at the cost of having a good-looking background for the phone, it could save phone owners considerable stress - and the hundreds of dollars it takes to replace a smartphone.

Anyone who may have lost a phone in the Healesville area can contact Healesville police on 5962 4422.

GAS-GUZZLING burglars are being sought by police after two break-ins at Seville Stockfeeds at the end of August.

Between 5pm on Thursday 27 August and 8am the next morning, unknown persons are believed to have cut through a wire fence to get into the yard of the business in Bell Street, Seville.

Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Pat Barrow said two 45 kilogram gas bottles were stolen from the property.

Between 12.30pm on Saturday 29 August and 8am on Monday 31 August, someone allegedly cut through the same fence to get into the yard, this time stealing three of the 45kg bottles.

Det Sgt Barrow said a 1996-made, green Kawasaki KX 100 was also stolen from the property, and that wirecutters were used to cut through the fence.

“Most likely, they’d need a vehicle to have taken all of that gear away,” he said.

Anyone who may have information, or who witnessed any suspicious activity is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic. com.au.

Burglary, theft charges laid A LAUNCHING Place man will face court after he was arrested for burglary and theft in the Upper Yarra area.

Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Pat Barrow said the 29-year-old man was arrested on Friday 28 August.

He was charged with two counts of burglary and three counts of theft, all of which occurred in Launching Place.

The man was bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

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Energise has been running since 2009 and has grown from a half day to a day long program on the first Tuesday of Term 1, 2 and 3 holidays.

Children participate in a range of hands-on activities, enjoy some good food, watch a movie, play a variety of games and listen to a relevant and encouraging message.

Ferntree Gully Arts Society is excited to present the ‘Street art on canvas’ exhibition, proudly sponsored by Knox City Council. Judged by international street artist, Leigh Ouwerkerk. When and where, Sundays only, 13 September to 27 September, 11am to 4pm, official opening and presentation on 13 Sunday at 2pm, at The Hut Gallery, 157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully.

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Athletics registration Participation in athletics regardless of age or ability is easier than you think. Yarra Ranges Athletics is affiliated with Athletics Victoria Little Athletics Victoria. The club holds weekly competitions throughout the summer, from October to March, for the Little Athletics members. There are 10 rounds of the competition running from mid-October to the end of January 2016. Please email av@yarrarangesathletics.org.au if you have any questions or would like help registering.

Retirement planning for over fifties Run by Andrea Jenkins from Jenbury Financial.

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Creative arts Emerald Community House is running a series of workshops in Paper Cutting, Cross Stitch 101, Applique Patch and Guerilla Crafts of Kindness A Craftivism Christmas Special. This is a chance to explore different crafts. Workshops dates: 12 September, 10 October and 7 November. Materials supplied. Inquiries on (03) 5968 3881 or visit www.emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au

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have never received the priority they deserve.

So I am confident that when VicRoads does a risk analysis on the many requests, they will see the need is genuine.

Requests include fixing potholes along the Melba Highway, Clegg Road, Killara Road and Joy Avenue, installation of animal underpasses along our highways to reduce wildlife fatalities and more consistent speed limits.

Another popular request was for VicRoads to allow the quarterly payment of registration to ease the financial squeeze on households.

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On 31 July, I then decided to again post on Facebook, asking whether there were any other road maintenance or road infrastructure issues that residents thought required action.

Well, needless to say, I opened a can of worms.

At the time of writing this article, this second post had reached over 43,500 people, had 124 likes, 247 comments and 24 shares.

Considering most MPs are lucky to get even a quarter of that response to a post, it was abundantly clear that road maintenance continues to be a major issue for residents of the Yarra Ranges.

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onto Maroondah Highway from Cave Hill Road with motorists failing to give way.

This post reached an incredible 8000 people, was liked by 168 people and commented on by 41 locals.

Because this was a significant issue for many residents, I wrote to the Minister for Roads requesting that a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Keep Clearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sign be painted on the road.

The Minister wrote back, agreeing to install the Keep Clear by August.

On 1 September, the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Keep Clearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sign appeared.

I am pleased to say the motorists have already adapted to the new conditions and are respectfully giving way.

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We hear about trolls bullying people online, we hear about young people squandering their youth.

However, there is a good side to social media.

It is opening up instantaneous contact with politicians, bringing democracy to your doorstep.

On 26 May, I posted on Facebook, asking people to like and share my post if they wanted a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Keep Clearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sign painted on the road at the intersection of Cave Hill Road and Maroondah Highway in Lilydale.

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Footage of the students forming a ribbon on the sports court was captured on film.

New twist to pink ribbon event

By PETER DOUGLAS MATER Christi College students last Tuesday joined forces to hold their breast cancer awareness day.

In a display of great compassion and teamwork, the highpoint was when more than 900 students linked together to form a Mini Field of Women on the school’s sports court.

The major logistical effort can be viewed on the school’s Facebook page.

The team effort was largely due to the efforts of a group of Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) students, who have arranged various activities to support breast cancer awareness.

One of the 18 who participated in organising the projects were, Erin Hartley, who said the initiative had helped the students gain a range of skills.

Ms Hartley said their projects had included everything from putting together the video, to making cups of pink-coloured hot chocolate among others.

“Being an all-girls school, there are many who have already, or who may one day, be affected by breast cancer,” she said.

“This has brought us together as a community, and it’s been great to be part of something so positive.”

Ms Hartley said many of the students were inspired by the plight of personal development teacher Sara Mugridge, who has had personal challenges with breast cancer.

Throughout the three-month project, the 18 students have been allocated different roles in helping to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer.

All funds raised on the day will go towards the Breast Cancer Network.

Meanwhile, Cancer Council Victoria is urging women to register to host a Girls’ Night In event next month to support the 5500 Victorian women who will be diagnosed with breast or gynaecological cancer this year.

Each October, thousands of Victorians come together to show their support through the Girls’ Night In events.

All money raised will go towards Cancer Council.

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Make a fuss for our platypus

The play Reserved Seating Only focuses on relationships with Australian sport.

By PETER DOUGLAS

Matt De Boer is ‘Bill the Platypus’, who is watched by Anna Huisintveld with Stuart (18 months), Jackie Glen (South Dandenong Landcare Group) and Vicki Picture: ROB CAREW Boyle. 143882 and included many fun, educational events.

Among these include performances from two bands, the Bones and Bodhran Bush Band (from 1pm to 3.30pm) and the Bean Project (from 4pm to 5pm).

Featured will be Animals of Oz local wildlife sessions, an environmental quiz, treasure hunts, creek-side plantings and a platypus monitoring session.

Also, there will be a live performance, which tells the Aboriginal tale of how the platypus came to be.

The interactive show will encourage participation from young audience members.

This year’s Belgrave Platypus Festival will be held at Belgrave Lake Park on 12 September from 1pm to 6pm.

Comedy sure to kick goals

By JODIE SYMONDS THE AFL Grand Final won’t be the only event to have footy fans on the edge of their seats this spring.

Burrinja Theatre will be soon be playing host to David Ross Paterson and Cecelia Specht who will star in Reserved Seating Only, a comedy production about Melbourne’s great love, Aus-

tralian Rules football.

This critically acclaimed duo, and real-life couple, will feature in this hilarious and heart-warming comedy which centres on a woman who takes hold of her footy-fanatic exhusband’s Grand Final tickets during an unfortunately messy divorce.

Reserved Seating Only will be shown on Wednesday

23 September at 8pm for one night only.

The show has been lauded as the ultimate battle of the sexes, taking a different angle on traditional gender roles.

This production will be held at Burrinja Theatre, corner of Glenfern Road and Matson Drive, Upwey.

Tickets are from $20 to $28 and for more information visit www.burrinja.org.au.

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For your chance to win a double pass to LeisureFest simply: Email your name to win@starnewsgroup.com.au or Write your name, address and best daytime contact number on the back of an envelope and mail to Star News Group P O Box 9 Pakenham 3810 Entries close Thursday October 1 @ 12 noon See starcommunity.com.au/competitions for details For more information www.melbourneleisurefest.com.au

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THEY’RE one of Australia’s most recognisable mammals and they need our help.

Thankfully, the annual Belgrave Platypus Festival is making it easy for the Dandenong Ranges community to throw their support behind the local platypus population.

Now in its seventh year, the unique festival has grown from strength-to-strength and this year includes a packed itinerary aimed to combine education and fun.

President of the Southern Dandenong Landcare Group, Vicki Boyle, said there was an important message being shared.

“We want to make sure younger generations coming through get the message,” she said.

“They will be the ones who we hope will take a pro-active approach in keeping population numbers in check and their environment safe.

Ms Boyle said recent surveys showed populations were regenerating after being severely depleted during the drought years, a trend that she hopes will continue.

Fellow event organiser, Marina Dennis, said education was a key component.

“This is an important project working towards raising awareness of our local platypus populations and looking after our creeks,” she said.

“It is wonderful to see these sorts of projects, which develop partnerships among local groups doing such good work.”

Ms Dennis said the festival was for all ages

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Expo shows our traders at their best THE Monbulk Business Expo will be held Sunday 27 September, from 10am to 4pm, at the Monbulk Living and Learning Centre.

Secure a stand or showbag insert at this year’s Monbulk Business Expo to promote your trade, home-based or shop-front business and create awareness of what you do and where you are.

Participation is open to businesses and organisations within the areas of Monbulk, Silvan, The Patch and Kallista and aimed at, but not limited to, those operating outside the main shopping precincts.

For those of you who cannot spare the time, or who may be working on the day, you can still promote yourself by availing of the showbag insert facility.

Tell your friends and colleagues, they might like to have an exhibit.

Everyone’s support is needed to make it as successful as possible.

Cost to members: full stand is $75; half stand is $40; showbag insert is $30.

Registrations close on Sunday, 13 September, so get in quick.

The Monbulk and Business Directory will follow on from the business expo.

Entry is ‘free’ to expo exhibitors and MBN members, with an additional cost to include your logo or image.

Display advertising is also available.

Participation is open to ‘all’ businesses and organisations within the areas of Monbulk, Silvan, The Patch and Kallista.

The directory will be distributed to thousands of households throughout the local area, providing additional exposure to your business.

Visit the MBN stand at the Monbulk Business Expo to register in person or find out more.

Cost to MBN members: standard listing ‘free’, with logo or image $30.

Deadline is Sunday 27 September.

For more details, contact Rodney on 0408 513 558.

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YOUR OWN PRIVATE OASIS WITH picturesque views that take in the colourful Patch valley, this secluded property has been built on a grand scale and promises an extremely high standard of living. Over an acre of tiered gardens surround the home and create a private oasis for those looking for a quiet, hills lifestyle.

Inside the home, oversized living areas that include a stunning lounge with raked ceilings and also a theatre room, allow a feeling of space while providing separate zones for both family time and entertaining.

The extremely versatile floorplan lends itself to being an ideal design for large or extended family accommodation while still giving the feeling of warmth and homeliness.

There are four bedrooms, two state-of-the-

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art bathrooms and three toilets while a reading room plus separate study are ideal for those looking at working from home and allow external access into the remote door double garage.

Gas ducted heating along with multiple split-systems and a charming wood fire have been added for year-round comfort and practicality.

Remote window shutters are also ideal for complete UV block out and help to keep the home cool in the summer months.

Remote front entry gates, sealed driveway, double garage, dual carports, storage shed, water tank and much, much more can be found at this outstanding home.

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SUNNY AND PEACEFUL THERE is so much potential in this single-storey brick and tile home with expansive outdoor entertaining area and level back yard, on a block of about 975 square metres, in a quiet cul-de-sac location in Ferntree Gully.

The block itself is a winner - easycare flat land with room to move, just perfect for the kids to play or the keen gardener to potter.

Featuring natural light throughout, there are three good sized bedrooms (walk-in wardrobe to the main, builtin wardrobes to other bedrooms), large bathroom with shower, separate bath and separate toilet. Another added bonus is the separate games room/teenager's retreat, offering its occupants versatility.

This home offers you access to a lifestyle youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been dreaming about, in an outstanding and peaceful location. Will suit downsizers, young families, first time buyers and investors.

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10 Alice Street Sassafras

$570,000 Plus

5 Forest View Lane Upper Ferntree Gully

$770,000 Plus

LARGE FAMILY HOME - POSITION PERFECT!

EVERYTHING YOU HAVE EVER WANTED

This versatile family home on a near lat 1/2 acre approx. block offers 2 sep. living zones, ofice, 4 BR (master with retreat & ensuite), balcony & lge covered alfresco area, hardwood timber loors, GDH & wood heater, dbl garage under rooline with remote & plenty of extra parking for guests. An easy commute to Burwood Hwy & close to all amenities!

Perfect north facing 1 acre (appx.) with views, featuring: indoor/outdoor living, 3 BR + study/4th BR (master with WIR & en suite), 3 living zones, kitchen with stone benches, S/S apps & 900mm gas cooking, family area & rumpus, LGE u/ cover spa & alfresco, ducted ref. heating & cooling, S/S aircon & ireplace, HUGE garage with power, carport, under house storage + workshop, landscaped with subdivision potential (STCA). Close to shops, schools, train & hospital.

Contact: Sharyn Chandler 0439 882 442 Inspection: Sat 12th Sept 1:30pm - 2:00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Sam Adamson 0421 023 760 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)

2/26 Lording Street Ferntree Gully

$360,000 Plus

29 Williams Road Olinda

Offers over $1.15 Million

THE PERFECT POSITION

SECLUDED & PRIVATE 4 ACRE COUNTRY ESTATE

Perfectly located just over 1km from the train station & FTG Village precinct, this 2 BR unit offers a modern kitchen/ meals area with stone benchtops & S/S apps, open plan living & BIR’s to all BR’s. Outside boasts a superb covered entertaining area & veggie garden. The front features a lock up garage, an attractive landscaped garden and grassed area.

Privately situated this renovated 5 bedrm home sits proudly over looking approx 4 acres. Offering: high ceilings, well designed loor plan, spacious lounge, OFP, lge rumpus/media room, meals /dining, & elegant country kitchen.

Another addition is the 1 bedroom cottage situated under rooline. With lge windows, open plan lounge & ensuite, it is the ideal guest suite, in-law accomm or home ofice. This remarkable property is simply too good to miss.

Contact: Rebecca Halit 0429 888 367 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Sharyn Chandler 0439 882 442 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)

97 Olinda Monbulk Road Olinda

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172 - 174 Olinda Monbulk Road Olinda

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Stonehaven…Where Eagles Soar

Encouraged by her mother, Edna Walling studied at the Burnley School of Horticulture, gaining her Certiicate in December 1917. She then began work as a gardener around Melbourne, and when asked by an architect to plan a garden she jumped at the opportunity. Stone walls, pergolas, stairs, parterres, colonnades and pools - in this particular case a freeform reinforced concrete pool, which was one of the irst built in Australia. She always found space for wild (unstructured) sections as is the case here at Terri Hi Hi, (as the property was originally known) 95 years on and we now enjoy a picturesque patchwork of more than 4.3 acres.

Stunning character WB home has the Easterly sun and the views which can be taken in from the lounge and dining room and all 4 bedrms.

The true essence of a picture image/photograph can be deined by a frame - here the architect has captured the stunning views of the Warburton Ranges & scenery through panes of glass perfectly positioned in key living areas throughout this amazing home. Stone selected from Dunkeld in the Grampians integrates the facade to the landscape & as you reach the entrance the sound of water trickling into a pond instantly creates a feeling of gentleness & grace. A sleek minimal feel & clever design with heightened ceilings leads your eye to the view at the end of the dining table, a perfect backdrop for entertainers.

Contact: Trevor Bell 0418 333 580 Inspection: Private Appointment (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Trevor Bell 0418 333 580 Inspection: By Private Appointment (Photo ID Required)

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6-8 Palm Court Emerald

Offers Over $950,000

It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This!

This magniicent craftsmen built home on 3/4 acre is in prime position just 200m from Emerald & offers incredible views over the valley. This is a home built for families & the entertainer in mind with an undercover entertaining area to die for. The home features 4 spacious robed BDRs, a study & 3 living areas. The Master Suite has a beautiful ensuite, sitting area & WIR. Downstairs is a self-contained bedroom/ bathroom and living area with its own access. The kitchen has plenty of beautiful red gum cupboards, stone bench tops, glass splashback & stainless gas cook top. The home is bathed in natural light & features include DV, GDH & cooling, gas log ires, full height doors, under house storage, 3 car garage, workshop & even a landscaped dog run. Inspection is a must!

Contact: Grant Day 0417 565 745, Bethany Day 0438 844 968

2 Alexander Road Emerald

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Welcome to “Forest Lodge”!

For the irst time in more than 30 years this much loved home is offered for sale. Step back in time to the 1930s when this home was irst built with the lovely features of the time such as Art Deco ceiling roses, high ceilings, original wood panelling and leadlight windows. The exterior features locally quarried stone walls and pathways meandering around the home. Once inside you’ll be delighted by the welcoming charm and cosy feel. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, mud room and a seperate studio/ home ofice. Sprawling over 1.5 acres, the gardens are enchanting with Rhododendrons, Camellias, fruit trees and it even has its own croquet lawn! These original Emerald properties don’t come up for sale often. Call to arrange a private inspection today Contact: Grant Day 0417 565 745, Bethany Day 0438 844 968 Inspection: Saturday 1.30pm-2.00pm (Photo ID Required)

33 William Road Emerald

Offers Over $590,000

Location and Views!!

Are you looking for a home in the hills which the offers peace, privacy and tranquil views which Emerald is renowned for? This home has all this plus more. The home is elevated with a verandah running the length of the front to take full advantage of the views. This is a home big enough for a family yet not too large for downsizers, featuring 3 BDRs with BIRs, 2 bathrooms, separate toilet, laundry, country timber kitchen with gas cooking and dishwasher & large undercover rear entertaining deck with outdoor spa. The back yard is cleared & low maintenance with 2 garden sheds and is fully fenced. The front yard has an established cottage style garden with azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias and a high 3 car carport.

Contact: Grant Day 0417 565 745, Bethany Day 0438 844 968 Inspection: Saturday 11.30am-12.00pm (Photo ID Required)

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ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE New rules apply to the advertising of dogs and cats for sale.

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For further information, call 136 186 or visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/pets

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ALL ADVERTISEMENTS booked under this classification are strictly for ancillary roles only.

To comply with the law it is still an offence under the Sex Work Act 1994 to publish any statements intended or likely to induce a person to seek work as a sex worker.

Glenmac Sales and Service is the local retailer for John Deere products in Pakenham, Knox and Lilydale areas. We specialize in the sales, service, spare parts and finance of all John Deere products ranging from agricultural and compact tractors, to ride on mowers, and golf / turf equipment. We also offer sales, service and spare parts for the full range of high quality Stihl products from our Lilydale store Due to increased sales we are seeking an enthusiastic knowledgeable, self motivated individual that has a good understanding of local conditions with knowledge of machinery sales and the agricultural industry.

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BRUCE SHAND, JP. Celebrant.

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CARS WANTED Cars, Utes, 4WD’s and Vans wanted Any Condition $$$ PAID FREE PICK UP

OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK PHONE 9728 1044 LMCT 8887

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SADDLING himself into the long line of Australian-calibre cross-country riders, Sam Jeffree is jumping for joy after receiving a prestigious state equestrian award.

At the Equestrian Victoria awards night last month Jeffree, 17, from Macclesfield, showed he is part of the equestrian elite’s next generation as he was awarded the Equestrian Victoria Young Event Rider of the Year.

The Haileybury Berwick student has excelled throughout the year, highlighted by his first ever state title triumph after five attempts - and he capped it off with this unexpected prize, usually won by riders in their late teens or very early 20s - not a 17-year-old.

“They interviewed the top three riders on the night and decided the winner from those interviews, so I didn’t know I was getting it until they called my name out,” Jeffree said.

It’s been a textbook rise through the rankings so far for the cross-country specialist who started as all the great riders did at the local pony club before knocking down the door of the eventing scene and impressing at each level en route to his stellar 2015.

“I won the state title this year and also started competing in open classes - up to one-star - and getting two places on my two horses,” Jeffree said.

“This year has been quite a successful one for me and, hopefully, keep standings pretty high heading forward.”

Jeffree is always keen to take his horses out of the arena and test them on the cross country courses around the state and beyond.

While he’s a dab hand at show jumping and dressage, he enjoys life in the saddle a little more when he’s off the beaten track.

“The cross country - before I was allowed to event at pony club, I attended a lot of combined training days and they were fun, but my heart was al-

Sam Jeffree - on Jaybee Calypso - is in the midst of a stellar equestrian season having won the Young Event Rider of the Year award. 143147 Picture: JARROD POTTER

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This year has been quite a successful one for me and, hopefully, keep standings pretty high heading forward. Sam Jeffree

ways in the cross country,” Jeffree said.

“The amount of skill, stamina and agility that the horses need and a single, tiny thing going wrong could lead to a lot of penalties - the technicality side has always been appealing for me.”

He won’t rest on his laurels either as Jeffree hopes to keep pushing up towards the peaks of the sport - representing Australia and pursuing his riding overseas in Europe.

“I’d like to make a jump into two-star at the start of next year - hoping everything goes well - but also competing up to the top level and maybe even going overseas and trying to compete at the top level over there.

“And I’d also love to represent my country in eventing - I love the sport and just want to show that Australia can be really competitive in this.”

It’s not just a symbolic award for Jeffree - he wants to help grow the sport and encour-

age any young male riders out there to pick up the reins.

“My role is to represent all young event riders and try to improve the sport, increase awareness in the public eye and helping out with events,” Jeffree said.

“There definitely needs to be a lot of support for the young boys.

“I’ve gone through school and know how tough it can be for young male equestrians.

“Just keep motivated and persist through all the hard times - there’s always going to be a lot of them with horses and no matter what they throw at you, they can always give you joy and if you keep working hard enough they’ll give you some success.”

Jeffree thanked Flexibility Fit Equestrian, James and Son Premium Horse Feed, Technyflex Natural Mobility and Equus Rugs for their ongoing support.

Springtime is swooping time

By JODIE SYMONDS THIS week has delivered some beautiful weather, and what a great time of year to exercise, but watch above for those screeching black ‘n’ white birds.

Because springtime also means swooping season in the Yarra Ranges.

Interestingly, recent research has suggested magpies may remember who they have swooped before and may, in fact, target the same person again.

Students from Griffith University in Queensland found that magpies can detect faces and tend to swoop the same people when they are on foot.

According to magpie swooping alert website www. magpiealert.com, there have been a whopping 695 attacks to date this year, and 79 injuries.

There have been four attacks recorded around Yarra Glen, Warburton, Lilydale and Launching Place.

Magpie at Mount Dandenong Arboretum. 143368 Picture: ROB CAREW Research by the university also showed that the more ridiculous you look near a magpie, the less likely you will be attacked by a magpie.

Here are some top tips to avoid magpies this spring: Wear a helmet or some sort of protective gear; Attach cable ties to your bicycle helmet- and a lot of

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them! The idea is to look like an echidna; Walk quickly but do not run; Carry an open umbrella above your head however do not swing it at the magpie as this will provoke an attack.

If you have been attacked in recent weeks, or know of any swooping hot-spots, email editor@mailnewsgroup.com.au

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By ROSS MARTIN AT Emerald Golf Club on Saturday, it was the beginning of spring and the September VGL (Victorian Golf League) Medal was on offer, which is a stroke round with the best net score for 18 holes being awarded the medal.

Jane Bunn was proven correct with her forecast of early showers, making playing conditions quite slippery and wet for the first hour of play. Many experienced golfers were caught out by choosing to leave their umbrellas at home, or in their car boot, and in the process got very wet.

By end of play, the weather cleared up and there were many contenders, with six players all within two shots of the eventual winner Ross Martin (handicap 10) who won with a net 70, followed

by Steve Town (13), Dean Shannon (17), John Carvill (18) all on 71; while Peter Clowes (16), Peter

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Glasscock (12) and Ian Scott (27) all with 72. It should be noted that Ross had birdied the 18th to come in with the only score to handicap (net 70) of the day.

The higher scoring than usual was attributed to the course being setup longer than usual, playing from the very back tee markers thanks to the newly appointed ‘Tee Location Consultancy Group’ of CH&M (Clowes, Hill and Morison).

Ross Martin (10) in winning the medal also won A grade, John Carvill (18) won B grade.

Nearest the pins on the 4th was J. Carvill 7th, J. Day 12th, L. Morison 13th, P. Glasscock, while R. Martin won the Pro-pin on the 18th.

In the ladies competition, Joanne Keys won convincingly with her newly appointed handicap of 26, followed by Brianna McCoy and Kendra Hill.

Next week, the competition is stableford.

THE Monbulk Bowls Committee has been working hard to prepare for the 50th anniversary celebrations.

The celebrations for the anniversary will take place on the weekend of 12 and 13 September.

Monbulk Bowling Club president Jenny Holmes is pleased at the way the Monbulk community has supported the club to help with celebrations.

“The local businesses have been very generous with their support, and we will be acknowledging them at the weekend," Ms Holmes said.

A dinner/dance will be held on the Saturday night.

The dignitaries will include Bowls Victoria president John Fisher, Bowls Victoria operations manager Peter Delaney and Yarra Ranges Mayor Maria McCarthy.

Maria’s husband’s grandmother was Mona McCarthy.

She was an active member at Monbulk Bowling Club until her death back in the 1980s.

A history of Monbulk Bowling Club book will be launched by Maria McCarthy on the evening and will be available to purchase.

The club has a time capsule from 25 years ago, which will be opened.

The time capsule will be filled again

Committee members: Mike Gill, Jenny Holmes, Alan Hamilton, Terry McHutchison, Peter Francis, Denise Heuser and venue manager Denise Rutzou. with items that members have suggested.

Certainly, a copy of the ‘Ranges Trader Mail’ will be included.

On Sunday there will be a bowls tournament.

There will be a blind draw for teams and positions.

The Monbulk Bowling Club was started by Rotary in 1965.

Those early bowlers had to negotiate for council land at 11 Moores Road and borrow money to build the bowling green and the clubhouse.

By mid-1967 the club was open for business, with a prepared grass bowl-

ing green and a new clubhouse.

Most of the work was done by volunteers but professionals had to be called in for specialist jobs.

Opening Day saw over 300 people in attendance.

Since then, the club has changed to synthetic greens so that bowling can continue right throughout the winter months.

The clubhouse has been expanded and a popular bistro now operates there from Wednesday to Sunday evenings.

If you know of a past member who would like to attend, contact the venue office on 9756 6183.

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hold them off despite being outscored 4 goals to 2 to come away with a hard-fought 17-point win.

Olinda will now take on Healesville next week in preliminary final 2 with the winner advancing through to the grand final.

DIVISION 1 SENIORS Wandin 12.17 (89) d Healesville 8.13 (61) (2nd semi-final) WANDIN has progressed through to the grand final after knocking over Healesville by 27 points in the 2nd Semi Final in what was a tight game in the first half. Healesville actually looked the better side early and could have led by more than their 10-point margin at quarter time if they had been a little cleaner in front of goal.

The second term saw both teams a little wasteful, but Wandin narrowed the margin to just three points at the half after they booted 3.5 to 2.4 for the term. Wandin started to win more of the contested ball in the third term and they made it count on the scoreboard with a 4- goal-to-1 term which saw them get out to a 17-point lead at the final change. Wandin controlled the play in the last term and even though they didn’t really kick away, they held off Healesville with a 3-goal-to-2 quarter to claim victory and head into the grand final. They will await the victor of next week’s preliminary final clash between Healesville and Olinda Ferny Creek.

Wandin best players: R. Ross (1 goal), J. Coombes (2 goals), B. Harvey Healesville best players: R. Woodford (4 goals), C. Adams, D. Plozza

Olinda Ferny Creek best players: J. Prato, R. Tairi (2 goals), J. Swanson (1 goal) Yarra Glen best players: A. Smith (2 goals), B. Muurling, A. Moate (2 goals)

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Olinda Ferny Creek best players: Gretta Hankinson, Krista Tomlinson, Tess Linkins (25 goals) Wandin Best players: Brooke Goldsmith, Ruby Tidd, Tayissa Coppinger

Olinda Ferny Creek 16.15 (111) d Monbulk 6.12 (48) (1st semi-final) Olinda was superb as they stopped Monbulk’s running game with some great one-on-one contests and was able to break the game open early with some fantastic hard running themselves.

Olinda started well, booting 5 goals to 2 in the opening term and continued their good form in the second quarter, adding another five goals to their total while Monbulk only scored the one major. Olinda’s lead at half-time was a very commanding 45 points. The third term was a little more even, but Monbulk just couldn’t eat into Olinda’s lead to be of any real threat, with Olinda leading by 49 points at the final change. The last quarter saw Olinda pull away even further as they finished the day booting 3 goals to 1 to win handsomely. Olinda will now take on Healesville in next week’s preliminary final with the victor to play off against Wandin in the grand final.

Yarra Glen d Mount Evelyn (1st semi final) Yarra Glen was great in this clash and they set the tone early as they scored 10 goals to 2 in the first term. Yarra Glen stretched their lead in the second term as they scored 9 goals to 5 to take what was a commanding 12-goal lead into halftime. The second half was a lot more even but Yarra Glen had all the answers and was never threatened as they added another 21 goals to their score while Mount Evelyn did at least battle the game out, adding 17 goals to their total. Yarra Glen will now take on Wandin in next week’s preliminary final with the winner to advance through to the grand final to clash with Olinda.

Yarra Glen best players: Peta Fay, Prue Purdey, Alana Stone Mount Evelyn best players: Jessica Walker, Bridgette Barry-Murphy, Elissa Dykstra

DIVISION 1 B GRADE Mount Evelyn 57 d Wandin 53 (2nd semi final) Olinda Ferny Creek 46 d Wabrurton Millgrove 40 (1st semi final)

Olinda Ferny Creek best players: S. Horner (4 goals), G. McDonald, T. Millwood Monbulk best players: T. Wragg (2 goals), S. Williams (1 goal), S. Koole

DIVISION 1 RESERVES Upwey 15.7 (97) d Wandin 4.3 (27) (2nd semi-final) Wandin led this game by just one point at quarter time, but that’s the only time they did lead as Upwey took control in the second term, booting 5 goals to 0 to lead by 31 points at the main break. Upwey put this game beyond doubt in the third term as they ran right over the top of Wandin, booting 6 goals to 1 and their lead had blown out to 62 points. The last quarter saw both teams pretty much go through the motions, but it was Upwey that still outscored their opponents 2 goal to 1 to win by a big margin and march into the grand final. Wandin will get one more chance as they take on Mount Evelyn in next week’s preliminary final.

Upwey Tecoma best players: W. Mutschler (4 goals), K. Townsend-Finlay, D. Harris Wandin best players: J. Van Der Zwart, S. Watkins, C. Foley (1 goal)

Mount Evelyn 10.11 (71) d Belgrave 9.6 (60) (1st semi final) This was a high standard game with the winner well and truly still in doubt deep into the last quarter. The first quarter was a tight affair with scores all tied up at 3.1 (19) at the first change.

The second quarter was another tight one, but Belgrave was able to score 3 goals to 2 to take a narrow seven-point lead into the main break. The third term saw Mount Evelyn start to win more of the ball but they did waste some chances as they scored 3.7 to 2.3 but it was enough for them to take a four-point lead into the last quarter. The last quarter was a real hard battle as both teams defences worked overtime making it hard to score, in the end it was Mount Evelyn that scored 2 last quarter goals to 1 to get over the line by 11 points and book themselves a spot in next week’s preliminary final to take on Wandin.

Mount Evelyn best players: D. Cope (2 goals), M. Groenwald, T. Hancock (1 goal) Belgrave best players: A. Brown (3 goals), N. Somervaille, D. Bilston (1 goal)

DIVISION 1 A GRADE Olinda Ferny Creek 36 d Wandin 33 (2nd semi final) Olinda has advanced through to the grand final after a three-goal victory over Wandin. Even though the final margin was just three goals, this game really did belong to Olinda. They started off well with an 11 goal to 6 first term and did look the goods. The second term was a close affair with Wandin reducing the margin to four goals at the half. Olinda looked to get right on top in the third as they scored 12 goals to 8 to get out to a handy eight-goal lead at the final change. The last quarter did see Wandin give it their all to get back into the contest, but Olinda was able to hold them off enough to progress through to the big dance. Wandin get one more chance as they will clash with Yarra Glen next week in the preliminary final.

DIVISION 1 C GRADE Wandin 39 d Olinda Ferny Creek 18 (2nd semi final) Mount Evelyn 51 d Belgrave 49 (1st semi final)

DIVISION 1 D GRADE Marc Mollica from Olinda Ferny Creek punches the ball in a touch contest.

Picture: GREG CARRICK 144024 DIVISION 2 SENIORS Kinglake 13.9 (87) d Seville 9.16 (70) (preliminary final) Kinglake will play off in the grand final next week after defeating an inaccurate Seville by 17 points in the preliminary final. Kinglake led this clash by nine points at quarter time after a 4-goalto-2 opening term and only stretched that lead to 10 points at the half as both sides scored three goals each in the second quarter. Seville looked to be getting on top in the third term, but they were very wasteful as they scored 2.8 to Kinglake’s 1.4 which saw scores all tied up at three-quarter time.

The last quarter saw Kinglake finish off stronger as they looked the fitter side. They scored 5 goals to 2 to finish the day off well and leave Seville wondering what may have been.

Kinglake best players: J. Butterwoth (1 goal), A. Whelan, B. Wilkinson (2 goals) Seville best players: B. Abbruzzese, N. O’Keefe (2 goals), S. Wilson (2 goals)

DIVISION 2 RESERVES Yarra Junction 7.10 (52) d Alexandra 7.7 (49) (Preliminary Final) Yarra Junction will take on Emerald in the grand final next week after holding on to win by just three points over Alexandra in the preliminary final. Yarra Junction held Alexandra to just two behinds in the first quarter but they only booted 2.4 to lead by 14 points at the first break.

The second term was a good contest and Alexandra clawed their way a little closer as they booted 3 goals to 2 to trail by nine points at the half.

Yarra Junction kicked away a little in the third as they booted 2.3 to just 1 goal and their lead was a handy three goals, heading into the last quarter. Alex attacked hard in the final term and did threaten to steal the game, but Junction was able to hold on to their slim lead to record a very nar-

row victory and march into the grand final.

Olinda Ferny Creek 23 d Wandin 21 (2nd semi final) Warburton Millgrove 22 d Healesville 17 (1st semi final)

DIVISION 2 A GRADE Seville d Yarra Junction (preliminary final)

Yarra Junction best players: A. Ward, C. Hoare (2 goals), J. Dark Alexandra best players: C. Jack, J. Rouget (1 goal), J. Purcell (2 goals)

DIVISION 2 B GRADE

UNDER 18s Wandin 8.13 (61) d Emerald 6.12 (48) (semi final 1) This game started off in strange fashion as neither side scored a goal in the first term, but they both booted five behinds. The second term did see the sides hit the scoreboard, and it was Wandin that had the edge as they booted 4 goals to 2 to take a 13-point lead into half-time. Emerald looked to be getting on top in the third as they booted 3.5 to 1.1 to wrestle back the lead as they went into the last quarter three points ahead.

The last quarter was a good one for Wandin as their defence stood tall and they were able to set up attacks from their backline. They booted 3 goals to 1 to run out 13-point winners and will now take on Upwey Tecoma in preliminary final 1 next week.

DIVISION 2 D GRADE

Wandin best players: J. Iedema, M. Dall, H. Byrne (1 goal) Emerald best players: J. Volta, J. Turpin, J. Pedder

Olinda Ferny Creek 12.12 (84) d Yarra Glen 10.7 (67) (semi final 2) Olinda started this game off well as they booted 5 goals to 2 to lead by 17 points at quarter time, but Yarra Glen hit back hard in the second term, scoring 4 goals to 1 which saw Olinda leading by just three points at the half. Olinda’s third term was very good as they were able to hold Yarra Glen to just one point, while they added four goals to their score to lead by a handy 29 points at the three-quarter time break. Yarra Glen threw everything they had at Olinda in the last and did threaten late in the game, but Olinda was able to

Emerald 34 d Seville 29 (preliminary final)

DIVISION 2 C GRADE Yea d Alexandra (preliminary final) Yea 21 d Emerald 18 (preliminary final)

UNDER 17s Wandin 32 d Warburton Millgrove 17 (2nd semi final) Yea 31 d Mount Evelyn 12 (1st semi final)

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Down - 1, Cashmere. 2, Asti. 3, Jackdaw. 4, Agony. 5, Standard. 6, Trot. 11, Squirrel. 13, Innuendo. 14, Wallaby.

17, Start. 19, Pick. 21, Tray.

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10, Tor-men-t. 12, Hippy. 15, Penny. 16, S-u-rge-on. 18, Shut up. 20, Tip-pet. 22, Bored to death.

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