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Bush footy icon Juby
Letter Campaign
By Peter Douglas AFL Yarra Ranges is steeped in Indigenous football history, with tales of mercurial players and their feats doubtlessly circulating throughout local clubs. Though, this history is far from a well-kept secret, with a long list of players impacting the local and wider football communities. One of the more notable Indigenous players was Healesville’s James ‘Juby’ Wandin, who was a football trailblazer. Long before Nicky Winmar’s famous stand against racism, or Gilbert McAdam’s magic delighted fans, Juby was the first Aboriginal footballer to play for St Kilda. He quickly gained a reputation as a skilful player, who had the utmost respect of his teammates. Juby played two seasons with the Saints - playing at centre halfforward in 1950-'51 - before being called up for national service in the army. Eventually, he headed back to Healesville where he became a bush footy icon. Interestingly, his father, Jarlo, was invited to train with Collingwood, but did not take up the offer. It was said Jarlo wasn’t the same physically after serving during World War I, although he did push his son, Juby, to take up St Kilda’s offer. Also of note, Jarlo’s great nephew, Tristan Tweedie, was last year drafted by the Western Bulldogs. In recent months, Tweedie, playing as an athletic tall forward, has impressed football-watchers with his game sense and natural talent. In modern times, West Coast Ea-
Community Diary RAR (Rural Australians for Refugee) Warburton and District is holding a weekly letter writing campaign at the Warburton Community Space located in Thomas Avenue, Warburton (formally Kitchenboys/Poppies) on Mondays 4.30pm6.30pm. Drop in and write a letter to local MP Tony Smith and other ministers. Phone Nic on 0427 258 333.
ARTrageous! Size Matters, an exhibition by the ARTrageous painters including landscape, seascape, still life, flora and fauna, and portrait will be on show at the Waterwheel Gallery, Warburton from 1 to 21 June. The gallery is open every day from 10am to 4pm. Meet the artists on Saturday, 3 June, between 1pm and 3pm. Phone 5966 9028.
Warbling in Warby A new Warburton community singing group 'The Warblers’ meet every second Tuesday at 7.30pm at Warburton Primary School. The next sing is on 30 May. $5-$10 suggested donation. All are welcome. Phone Gai 0457 280 314 or Lucy 0405 061 078.
Soap Workshop Make your very own body scrub and bath bombs personalised with your chosen essential oils. Ingredients, materials and packaging supplied along with a recipe sheet to take home. Saturday morning, 17 June at Yarra Glen Living and Learning Centre. Bookings essential. Phone 9730 2887.
Aged Care information Healesville Library is holding an information event for Seniors on Changes to Aged Care Maintaining Control and Independence at Home. Learn how to navigate through My Aged Care, Home Care packages, eligibility, assessments and providers. Carers Victoria representatives will discuss common issues and concerns. Tuesday, 6 June, 10.30am. Phone 9800 6497.
James 'Juby' Wandin quickly earned the respect of his St Kilda teammates. 168867 gles premiership player David Wirrpanda started his football life with Powelltown, playing in the club’s only under-18s premiership side in the early 1990s. Wirrpanda went on to play with Eastern Ranges, before West Coast drafted him at the tender age of just 16. At the time, he was widely regarded as one of the most talented
young players in Australia. Wirrpanda was a mainstay in the Eagles’ defence for well over a decade, playing more than 200 games and an important role in the club’s 2006 premiership. Since his retirement from the game, he has set up the David Wirrpanda Foundation, which aims to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Women’s Empowerment Circle
AFL premiership player, David Wirrpanda. 168867
A five-week series of workshops is being sponsored by Healesville Rotary Club under the banner of a Women’s Empowerment Circle. Holistic counsellor Marimba Wilkie and psychotherapist Jan Alexander will facilitate the free program which will be held in Healesville starting on Friday, 2 June. Phone 0408 673 820 or 0401 454 365 for more information and to book.
WHY SOME ADS DON’T WORK. BAD ADS COST THE SAME TO RUN AS GOOD ADS. BUT THEY DON’T WORK. Too many small businesses lack sales because their advertising lacks impact. Learn how to build momentum in your marketing at this 50 minute workshop on Tuesday 20 June in Sherbrooke or Wednesday 21
June in Healesville, presented by respected marketing expert Damian Morgan. Attendance is free, but reservations are essential. Call Jackie Riley on 03 5957 3700.
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