The Probian June - July 2021

The Victorian

Official newsletter of the Probus Association of Victoria Inc.A9835

April-May June-July 2021 Vol 38 No 3 2

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Handing over to Ruth Ted’s team Changing of the guard at Horsham ■ Story Page 14

Horsham East Ladies Probus Club past president Marg Woodford congratulates new president Ruth Walter at the club’s annual general meeting.

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The members of Blackburn South Ladies Club have been long supporters of the work done to help children through holiday stays at the Cottage by the Sea in Queenscliff.

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Supporting work of Cottage by the Sea THE members of Blackburn South Ladies Club have been long supporters of the work done to help children through holiday stays at the Cottage by the Sea in Queenscliff.

The craft group and club knitters worked enthusiastically last year, clicking away with their knitting needles to make 41 rugs, 89 beanies, 37 pairs of mittens and 7 scarves. Each child who stays at the Cottage has a new rug on their bed when they arrive and they take the rug with them on their return home, where they are much treasured. Anne Catchpole visited the Club in March to collect the donations and speak about the wonderful programs which are run for the different age groups.

Anne invited the club to visit the Cottage again as during 2020 they received a grant, enabling them to complete some wonderful renovations. Anne spoke with such enthusiasm that the club was keen to see the changes and in April the outing was a trip to Queenscliff.

After a bus ride through the misty drizzle, the weather cleared. The members were greeted by Bill, who showed everyone around and spoke of the work that they are doing with groups of children and how the new facilities have impacted so positively on the well-being of the children, mentors, staff and volunteers. Members were treated to Devonshire tea in the modern new wing overlooking the water and a more beautiful and tranquil view would be hard to find.

A video was shown of the activities and

experiences of a recent group of primary age students, whose community had been affected by bushfires. It was wonderful to see the quality of the program and care given to these children and their enjoyment was obvious. After leaving the Cottage, the group had lunch in Queenscliff, boosting

the economy at the bakery and fish and chip shop before wandering around the shops and foreshore. It was then time to head back to the city, pleased that all the knitting and other donations from the club were making the children’s time at the Cottage even more enjoyable.

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A tribute to Ken Falconer Rotary District 9810 Probus Chairman Robert Renshaw KEN Falconer was born in Surrey Hills, Victoria and after his initial schooling began his working career in banking, eventually becoming a Fellow recognised by the Australian Society of Accountants (FASA CPA).

Ken took an early retirement option before he became 60, and began undertaking the first of many volunteer positions that became a characteristic virtue of the man. His first volunteer position being with Doncare (a nonprofit community care and counselling organisation).

The same year he retired, Ken began volunteering with Manningham Community Health Service as a mini-bus driver, and with Doncare in their Social Support Program where he organised bus trips and outings for the elderly and disabled.

Ken’s experiences with these two organisations, inspired him to become a volunteer driver for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games in Melbourne meeting many interesting people in this role.

The Rotary Club of Donvale convened an Interest meeting in late 1999 seeking those who may be interested in forming a new Probus Club. This resulted in the formation of a new Club called Donvale Tunstall Probus Club where Ken joined as a foundation member, and in March 2002 Ken was elected to the Management Committee becoming the Club’s Tour Leader.

Ken remained as Tour Leader on the Management Committee until 2005 and later resigning from the Club in 2006.

Simultaneously, with Ken’s involvement with the Donvale Tunstall Probus Club, Ken put his hand up to become Treasurer of the Probus Association of Victoria, an organisation serving over 300 Victorian Probus Clubs representing some 40,000 individual retirees. In this role, Ken was responsible for the budgeting and ensuring the Association remained financially viable.

He held this position until 2010 and during the eight years in this position the Association grew financially from virtually a break-even situation to having a healthy surplus.

In late 2005, Ken joined a new club being formed called the Probus Club of Donvale Hill which became accredited to Probus South Pacific as a Probus Club in April 2006. Not only was Ken a foundation member but he was appointed to the management committee taking on the role of Tour Leader. He was also appointed the Club’s inaugural Public Officer, remaining as such until 2009 when the Associations Incorporation Act was amended making the Secretary of the Club the Public Officer.

During this four-year period, Ken ensured that all legal matters relating to the Probus Club were adhered to in accord with the Victorian Associations Incorporation Act.

In 2007, Ken became the President in addition to remaining Tour Leader.

Ken also performed various extra functions in the Club teaching incoming officers on how to perform those roles which proved an asset to the Club due to Ken’s educational skills and strong legal knowledge on relative matters.

Ken derived a lot of enjoyment in voluntarily leading tours, particularly both Australian and extended international tours.

Some of the overseas tours Ken organised included Thailand, Vietnam, South Africa, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, together with a European River Cruise. Participants ranging from 20 to 49 in number.

In 2002, Ken was appointed Chair Person / Secretary of the Manningham Probus Interest Group (MPIG) a position he held until his passing. This Group held regular meetings of the Probus Clubs within the City of Manningham and surrounding areas enabling individual Clubs to share information between themselves with a view to continually enhancing the philosophy of Probus (ie. promoting friendship, fun and fellowship).

Almost simultaneously but for a period of 10 years, he was appointed to represent all Probus Clubs in Manningham at a monthly meeting of the Manningham Council’s Senior Citizens Reference Group.

In 2014, he was appointed an assistant to the Rotary District Probus Chairman Robert Renshaw, to assist in Probus Information Days and other matters. This position changed in 2016 where he was appointed a Probus Ambassador with a role to look after the needs of Probus Clubs in a Manningham cluster, while still assisting in other District roles.

Ken also undertook a major role in convening Information Days for Probus Clubs that the district held each year from 2014 to 2019. The purpose of this

day being to train Committee Members from the individual Probus Clubs in ways so that they could attempt to enhance the administrative operations of their individual Club, and thus further enhance the philosophy of Probus. Approximately 80 different individual Probians from the local Probus Clubs attended each year.

Probus became Ken’s passion consuming much of his life during his retirement years.

In recognition of his volunteer work, Ken received a succession of awards as follows: In 2000 on Australia Day, he was presented with the Menzies Community Australia Day Award by Kevin Andrews MP, in recognition of the valued contribution he made to the community in the Federal Electorate of Menzies.

In 2005 saw him being nominated for the “Manningham City Council’s Citizen of the Year and in the same year receiving the inaugural Eastern Health Chairman’s Award for volunteering services rendered to their organisation.

In 2008 he was awarded a “Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation” from the Victorian Government in return for his voluntary work undertaken within the Victorian Community.

In the same year (2008), he was awarded an Honorary Life Membership to Doncare in return for many years of voluntary work with the organisation.

In the Australia Day Honours of 2014, Ken received an award of the Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division (“OAM”).

In 2016, he was appointed a Life Member of his own Club the Probus Club of Donvale Hill.

Ken leaves behind a track record that will never be beaten.

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Keep exploring post lockdown... and share with us The President Anne Vick HELLO everyone, As I write this we are going back into Stage 3 lockdown for at least a week across Victoria and I am thinking how lucky we are to have been able to have

our Delegates’ Meeting on Monday 24.

It was so lovely to get together and see people after all this time, an absolute pleasure. The room configuration was good with the round tables enabling us to chat easily with one another and how nice to be served our morning tea at our seats!

The weather is closing in on us, cold and wet and distinct shades of Winter to come so perhaps it won’t be so hard to

isolate in the comfort of our own homes.

At the Meeting it was good to hear of all the places that various Clubs had visited, ranging from the mountain railway at Kerrisdale to Lakes Entrance and Pentridge Jail! We certainly get about and it is good to discover all that our lovely State of Victoria has to offer. Don’t forget, we need your stories about your travels and experiences to help make ’The Probian’ a good read!

Sue Grady at ’Trade Travel’ gave a

most inspring presentation about places to see, people to meet within Australia and pointed out that overseas travel may not be available to us until 2023 at the earliest. It is lucky we have such a very big country to explore.

I hope you are all keeping warm and well and those of you with health issues are able to keep on top of things, Until next time, Anne Vick, PAV president.

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Bright start for East Malvern BRIGHT is renowned for its beautiful autumn colours and this was one of the reasons the East Malvern Combined Probus Club chose to spend their first holiday for 2021 in this picturesque place.

Michael from Bright Chalet sent his bus to pick up our club members in East Malvern for our four-day, three-night stay in colourful Bright. His bus was our set of wheels for the next four days which included a return trip to East Malvern.

Fun and friendship abounded with the shenanigans starting at the sandpit in the playground opposite the bakery in Euroa. A great stop on the way to Bright. The bakery offers delicious pies and cakes and is

accompanied by the operatic voice of one staff member.

Our trip included a cooked breakfast

each day as well as a three-course dinner in the evening. The days were full of activities.

Day two, we went to Beechworth and ambled around this historic town and visited the award-winning bakery. Then onto Yarrawonga for a barbecue lunch and cruise on Lake Mulwala.

Day three we went on a wine tour and visited Wandiligong a heritage town where we were free to wander the streets and linger in the beauty of this picturesque valley.

Each evening we enjoyed the cuisine of the Bright Chalet which was followed by entertainment organised by our members.

The evening entertainment consisted of a local artist who demonstrated her technique and showed us some of her finished works. The next night we had a round of PICK-A-Box and a movie. Our last night was a masquerade night with all members decked out in colourful masks.

Fun and laughter abounded.

We thoroughly enjoyed our third stay at the Bright Chalet many thanks to Michael for his excellent service.

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Probus members live out their MCG dream JUST what we all wanted to do as kids, walk and play on the MCG oval.

On a cold May morning a small group from East Malvern Combined Probus Club met at the MCG for what they expected to be a great day out - and they weren’t disappointed.

The East Malvern Combined Probus Club had a very successful morning tour of the Australian Sports Museum with all its interactive displays, memorabilia, exhibits and replays of great Australian sporting events.

A lunch at the adjacent cafe exceeded expectations. This was followed by an escorted tour of the Melbourne Cricket Club which included walking on the edge of the oval, sitting in the football interchange areas, strolling through the vast areas of this incredible venue. Members saw the famous Long Room, Committee Room, the Centennial Tapestry, the player’s change rooms and the many bars, restaurants, food outlets, historical photographs and much more.

This is an excellent day out for anyone wishing to visit this worldrenowned venue.

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20 years up for Mooroolbark

Diane Parker, Helen Delahoy, Bev Dell, Margaret Matthews, Bev Rohleder, Lesley Thompson , Brenda Milne and Dot Cant.

Club foundation member Dot Cant made a birthday cake for the occasion which was celebrated with a glass of Yarra Valley bubbly.

Lady members enjoy discussing books read before their monthly meetings, with book exchanges taking place before the close of meetings.

It is estimated that more than 1500 books have been exchanged over the 20 years. Afternoon tea is provided on a rostered system.

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MOOROOLBARK’S book group, which has been held at the home of club life member Bev Rohleder, celebrated its 20th anniversary in April.

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On cloud nine at Cloudehill Gardens Participants in a recent caravan and cabin interest group activity held at Toora Caravan Park.

Hungry for more outings THE Caravan and Cabin special interest Group of the Ringwood Clocktower Probus Club celebrated the easing of Covid-19 restrictions earlier this year when 50 members travelled to Toora Caravan Park for a week-end of fun, fellowship and friendship.

After a briefing on the activities for the week-end everyone adjourned to the local hotel where they enjoyed a wonderful meal.

Some members were fortunate enough to win prizes in the Friday night raffles.

Saturday started out wet and miserable forcing the abandonment of the morning activities. Eventually the weather improved and members occupied themselves with

bike riding, visiting Agnes Falls, lunch at Port Albert and Port Welshpool Saturday night people crowded into the recreation for Happy Hour and Pizza Night which was greatly appreciated by hungry Probians.

The highlight of Sunday was a tour of Gurney’s Cidery followed by a platter lunch and tasting of various types of cider. After lunch some members viewed Heesco Murals in Yarram and the Celia Ross Gallery in Fish Creek.

All in all it was a wonderful week-end and a pleasant way to shake off the Covid-19 blues.

THE Probus Club of Mt Eliza Village Ladies really missed their outings last year and earlier this year, through the lockdowns that they experienced. So, it was a happy group of ladies making up for it, with a trip to the beautiful Cloudehill Gardens in the Dandenong’s.

The members enthusiasm wasn’t dampened even with the steady, drizzling rain. The windscreen wipers of the bus worked continuously, as they travelled along the winding road, through the towering gums and beautiful fern covered gullies. Arriving at Cloudehill Gardens they were met and welcomed

by Adam, who was going to show us around. However, an executive decision was made by the ladies, because of the inclement weather, to head to Seasons Restaurant for hot refreshments and defer the tour of the gardens, until later.

A wise choice as it turned out, because when they eventually ventured outside, they were delighted to find that the rain had abated. So members were able to go and explore the spectacular gardens, along with the superb works of art scattered through them, at their leisure.

Later dining at the Seasons Restaurant overlooking the gorgeous gardens was very special. Everyone found the food delicious. Some ladies were able to enjoy the local wines and boutique beers, much to the dismay of

our driver, who had to remain alcohol free. “Not fair,“ he exclaimed.

Before heading home a few ladies couldn’t contain themselves and returned to the garden shop to make purchases that they espied earlier.

Then it was back onto the bus for their return journey home, now in brilliant sunshine.

A very happy, contented group of ladies, who all agreed, that it was a most enjoyable day.

The members of the Mt. Eliza Village Ladies Probus Club really relish these get togethers. The Club is always happy to welcome new members who would experience fun, friendship and fellowship. When you think of Probus think of “3 F’s’, that is FUN, FRIENDSHIP and FELLOWSHIP. There is certainly much to enjoy at our Probus Club, interesting speakers, outings, book club, dine outs, coffee mornings and generally enjoying meeting people who have similar interests.

Meetings are held at the Mt Eliza Uniting Church, Canadian Bay Road, Mt Eliza on the first Monday of each month, 9.45am.

Don’t hesitate to join us now, if you’re looking to enrich your life.

Contact: President Anne de Low 9787 2383 and Secretary Libby Macheski 0421 986 204.

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Finer tastes in the Yarra Valley MEMBERS from the Ringwood Clocktower Probus Club Wine Appreciation Interest Group arrived in the Yarra Valley which was awash with brilliant, red, green and orange foliage and complemented by clear blue skies and sunshine.

A representative of the De Bortoli Winery presented members with a “show bag” containing four miniature tasting bottles - two reds and two whites, a small tasting glass and an information sheet on each wine.

The host gave a more detailed talk pointing out the main features of each wine and emphasising the point that all the grapes from the winery were handpicked, rather than mechanically harvested.

The wines were tasted along with a BYO lunch and the general consensus was that the wines, scenery and the fellowship shared by the group made the visit a most delightful outing.

“This place is amazing!

The history it explains is great. The guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. Would thoroughly recommend it to anyone visiting Echuca!”

- December 2020

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30 years of Woorayl Probus WOORAYL Probus commenced in Leongatha 30 years ago and the Covid restrictions were lifted just in time for the 30th anniversary celebrations.

AGM and installation of office bearers was held followed by a presentation based on the Woorayl Probus Club’s 30 years of friendship and a catered luncheon.

Joan Vogel represented the Probian Association of Victoria and presented Doreen and Neville Meikle with recognition of their foundation membership before the birthday cake was devoured.

Office bearers now are President Maggie Wallis, Secretary Sue Burns and Treasurer Jenny Allen.

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Past President John Watson with original members Doreen and Neville.

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The gospel of a mystery tour 1. And it came to pass that in the fifth month and the seventh and twentieth day of that month the Probus tribes of Anderson’s Inlet and Inverloch did gather at their customary place of meeting.

2. Here they did don the masks of the Covid so that although they be friends they be not recognised one by the other.

3. One by one they then ascended into the great white vehicle in which they were to undertake their journey.

4. Then a Wise man named Ross did take command of the vehicle and directed it to places of which he alone knew whilst informing them of happenings in their district.

5. Meanwhile members of the Tribes did conjecture as to the places whereint hey may take morning refreshment and lunch and they did note their prophecies on a tablet which they passed one to the other for a great reward had been offered to he (or she) whose prophecy should be fulfilled.

6. Thus they proceed on their journey along roads some of which were straight while others did wind like a serpent and still others were narrow and steep.

7. And they journeyed on through places with names such as Kongwak and Moyarra until they came at last to a place called Jeetho.

8. Here they did pause to admire the

The Jeetho Public Hall.

Hall of the Public for it was in excellent condition and a joy to behold.

9. Proceeding onwards in their journey they did arrive at the place known as the Recreation Reserve which is situated in the village called Loch. Here the portal was narrow and the vehicle was wide but the Ross guided us through with barely a hands-breadth on each side.

10. With much rejoicing the tribes did descend upon a veritable feast laid before us by Judy, also of the Tribe of Wise and wife of Ross.

11. The mighty host stood within the shelter enjoying their hot drink and devouring copious quantities of fruit cake and biscuits whilst the clouds did open and the rain did descend in a great cascade.

12. Some there were who rejoiced exceedingly for their prophecy as to the

place of refreshment had been fulfilled.

13. Once refreshed the host pay a visit to the village of Loch but many traders had closed their premises and others had little to offer so they did depart with their purses largely intact.

14. From thence they did make their way on roads turning and narrow and some with mighty chasms on each side and so they passed through Krowera and Kernot before they didst arrive at Grantville and so proceeded to the Farm known as Macca’s.

15. Here they passed though the hall of produce and entered the hall of dining.

Having paid their toll and taken their places they did eat and drink.

16. And some dined on quiche, whilst others chose hamburgers and yet other chose the Reuben sandwich, but all did enjoy coffee or tea.

17. When the repast was finished and the conversing was done all were provided with a punnet of plastic and freely invited to visit the field of strawberries which grew nearby.

18. And many were the punnets that were filled and many were the stomachs that were sated with the berries thus found.

19. But he who is the leader of the Andersons abstained from this activity for he liketh not the strawberry, nor doth he like the chocolate but he refuseth not a wee dram.

20. Again ascending into the great white vehicle they shared the treasure offered to he (or she) whose prophecy concerning the place of dining was correct for all were false prophets and none had been correct.

21. They then resumed their travels passing through Glen Forbes, the Black Forest and Wonthaggi before their journey concluded safely at the village of Inverloch whence they had begun.

22. All then made their own way to their place of residence well informed, well fed but tired and needing to take their ease for a period of seven days through the courtesy of a virus called Covid-19.

23. All hail and thanks be to Ross and Judy of the tribe of Wise for planning such a pleasant outing, conducting us safely and feeding us well.

Seeing the sights of the north MEMBERS of the Probus Club of Anderson’s Inlet travelled to Barham, NSW, for a week of outings and sightseeing. Staying at the comfortable Riverside Motel, the members ventured out each day on the Magic Murray Tour visiting shearing sheds and the big tree at Moulamein, tomato and olive farms at Boort, the Deni Ute Muster and historic vehicle museum and a winery in Deniliquin.

On the Thursday they enjoyed the Wetlander Cruise on the Gunbower Creek, lunched in Cohuna and attended the sound and light show at the Pioneer Settlement in Swan Hill.

The Probus Club of Anderson’s Inlet finished the week with a visit to John Piccoli, the Spanner Man, at Boort (unfortunately John was ill and passed away later that night).

All together it was a great week of fun, friendship and learning.

The Shearer made entirely out of spanners.

The group at the Big Tree.

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Supporting eastern tourism AS a gesture of support to the tourism sector in East Gippsland Wonthaggi and District Combined Probus Club recently visited Nicholson as part of their annual Caravan and Cabin excursion.

Staying at the Nicholson River Holiday Park members enjoyed walks along the East Gippsland rail trail, visits to local wineries, hotels and cafes.

Members also enjoyed a Peel Cruises cruise from Lakes Entrance to Metung and were particularly impressed by the natural environment and abundant bird and sea life. Numerous outdoor games were played during the day and indoor games were played in the evening while members were also entertained by member Jo Flood on his piano accordion.

With the increase in new members who own caravans Caravan and Cabin excursion co-ordinator Rick Houghton is currently planning two excursions during 2022 the first being an excursion to Yarrawonga.

The club is actively recruiting new members and meets in the Wonthaggi Workmens Club at 9.30am on the third Tuesday of each month. So if you’re retired, semi-retired or retiring soon or new to the area and looking to meet new people while enjoying a range of social activities contact us today.

Phone our Membership Liaison Rick Houghton on 0437 547 026 or Secretary Joan Gordon on 0425 787 154 or email us probuswonthaggi@gmail.com or visit our website probussouthpacific.org/ microsites/wonthaggianddistrict

Supporting the tourism sector in East Gippsland, Wonthaggi and District Combined Probus Club recently visited the area.

Probus social activities resume in the Bass Coast AFTER several delays due to the Covid-19 crisis Wonthaggi and District Combined Probus Club held their AGM on Tuesday 15 March, electing the following members as Officers: Val Stringer President, Brendan Golding - Vice President, Faye Smith - Treasurer, Joan Gordon - Secretary and as Committee Members: Jenny Franks, Pauline Hession, Rick Houghton and Caroline Rondinella.

Outgoing President Jim Nance’s annual report paid tribute to the members who had passed away during the years and also welcomed the 26 new members who had joined since January, 2019.

Jim also thanked the members for their flexibility in rising to the challenges posed by the Covid crisis and their care and compassion particularly during lockdowns in ensuring members were kept in contact. A recent highlight for members was a visit to Nicholson in

Outgoing President, Jim Nance congratulates Incoming President, Val Stringer.

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East Gippsland. Incoming President Val Stringer announced that as Covid restrictions ease the club’s focus on reactivating the activities available to members remains the highest priority.

The club has a series of day-tours planned throughout this year including the Australian Sports Museum and Old Treasury Building and the Melbourne Zoo. The club is also planning an additional

caravan and cabin trip excursion this year and two excursions in 2022. Regular walking group walks, dine out and picnic group outings have resumed in addition to regular scrabble, sequence, mah-jong and live entertainment group meetings.

The singing group is also about to resume much awaited activities. The club is actively recruiting new members and meets in the Wonthaggi Workmens Club at 9.30am on the third Tuesday of each month so if you’re retired, semi-retired or retiring soon or new to the area and looking to meet new people while enjoying a range of social activities contact us today.

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Garden visit was spectacular largest waterlily species. Its amazing flowers open white at dusk then turn pink the following night before they die.

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In addition there were cream Lutea Lotus flowers, golden yellow lotus with up to 88 petals per bloom, over 70 varieties of waterlilies with white, pale pink, deep pink, salmon and blue flowers plus a great variety of other flower beds.

During our walk, we also encountered crocodiles, a red dragon for luck and giant mushrooms, butterflies, wishing well and cubby houses in the Fairy Garden.

This enlightening visit finished with lunch in the Lily Pavilion.

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AFTER living with lifestyle restrictions due to Covid for such a long time, everyone who participated from Combined Probus Club Wantirna Heights in the first social gathering for 2021 was happy to be able to do so.

On one Friday earlier in the year, 15 members of the Club met at Blue Lotus Water Garden, Warburton Highway, just past Yarra Junction.

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We broke into smaller groups for a leisurely stroll past the various lakes and ponds.

From the Claude Monet Rotunda we saw waterlilies from his famous garden in France.

Also on display in nearby greenhouses were giant Amazon waterlilies, the largest species of waterlily in the world - its leaves can reach up to 1.8m in diameter – as well as Victoria Cruziana lilies, the second

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news Members of the Patterson Lakes Combined Probus Club enjoyed a four-day bus silo tour visiting Rupanyup, Sheep Hills, Brim, Rosebery, Lascelles and Patchewollock. A wonderful trip was had by all. For more information on further activities this year please visit the website. Photo taken at Brim and silo was painted by Guido van Helton capturing the essence of the local farming.

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President of the Combined Probus Club of Beaconsfield, Jan Hunter with Probus member Kevin Onley lay a wreath at the cenotaph in Beaconsfield on Anzac Day, Sunday, 18 April.

Greetings from Knoxfield Ladies Probus HELLO again from Knoxfield Ladies Probus.

Who just doesn’t love our few sunny days lately?

Our monthly meeting on 19 May was attended by a large group of ladies who enjoyed our Vice President,Val Poll stepping in to President’s role as Jan Waters was on holiday. Val loves to tell her jokes and always gets a laugh from us all.

A most wonderful enjoyment was from our guest speaker, Ms Beverley Moss who called her memoir “Come Fly with Me”. Beverley spoke of her love of flying and becoming an Air Hostess when she was old enough to apply, which she did to Ansett ANA in the early 1960’s.

Beverley led us on her training days (with photos) through to her flying days on the DC3, DC9’s and her favourite the Fokker Friendships. We heard about the very strict code of dress and personal

demands of a busy Hostess life. It was told in a most informative,clever story and full of funny anecdotes along the way.

Everyone of us was enthralled with her story and Beverley reminded us that back in the 60’s it was a luxury to fly and the passengers and crew were always dressed so smartly. It was evident how much she loved her career choice.

How we all miss those days, but maybe not the authoritarian workplace though with all the rules and regulations

the ladies (no male hostess back then) had to adhere to!

Some dates for our “days out” coming up are a bus trip to Phillip Island on 23 June. Our Christmas in July to be held at The Mulgrave Country Club on 14 July and a lunch at Zest Restaurant on 1st September. Such fun we have together as members and friends.

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High honour for our Babs Moore

Very excited to be back RESERVOIR Combined Probus Club was very excited to be back for the first General Meeting at the East Reservoir Senior Citizens Centre on 22 February, 2021.

Thanks to the Covid-19 Pandemic and Centre renovations (both still on-going!),

it was a year to the day since our last General Meeting.

After morning tea we sorted out the Fact from the Fibs for the last 12 months.

Members enjoyed a good laugh and heard some entertaining experiences.

ON 20 May, 2021, our very own Babs Moore was honoured with a National Volunteer Award by Ged Kearney MP along with some other remarkable Cooper Volunteers for their selfless contributions to their community.

Babs has been a member of Reservoir Probus for 20 years and has held a position on the Management Committee in one capacity or another for all that time. She has always been dedicated in whatever role she held but especially so as our Almoner, a role she took on in 2015. All our members appreciate the phone calls, care, support and friendship she shows to us all when needed. Being the Almoner is a challenging role, especially when the people you are reporting on, your friends, are very sick and/or have passed away and Babs does so with

much compassion and respect.

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Back President Helen Jennings, President Sandbelt and Lyn Griffith, Secretary, Sandbelt.

30th anniversary celebrated Sandbelt Ladies Probus Club celebrated on 3 May 30 years of community friendship with a high-tea at The Bentleigh Club. As most of the members attended, they have high hopes that they will return to pre-Covid numbers.

Special guests on the day were Robert Renshaw (Rotary appointed Probus Charman - Rotary District 9810) and his wife Peggy, Florence Gibbs (our original President) and her husband Ted and Margaret Esakoff (Mayor of Glen Eira).

Many of the club’s founding members attending including: Dorothy Andrew, Elizabeth Collard, Irene Gold, Lyn Green, Joan Larkin, Elizabeth McLean, Margot McCormick, Kathleen Peel, Carol Pritchard, Mavis Roberts, Grace

Smith, Patricia Ware and Josephine Wright.

Sandbelt Ladies Probus Club celebrated like a very large, happy family with lots of stories told and they look forward to many years of continuing friendship.

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Spring Gully toasts 25th PROBUS Club of Spring Gully (Combined) was to celebrate their 25th Anniversary of Friendship, Fellowship and Fun - Guess when? March 2020.

Not to be deterred, our Club held a delayed but delightful Birthday Celebration one year later in March 2021.

An informative talk about the history of Silver, how appropriate for 25 years, with an

exquisite display of family heirlooms made the day, along with a fabulous cake, which was enjoyed by all.

The Spring Gully Probus Club has approximately 70 active members, who enjoy bike riding, bowls, book discussion, card games, computer discussion group, tours out and about, coffee and chat and a monthly luncheon at the various epicurean venues of which Bendigo is renowned.

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Fay and Don cut the 25th anniversary cake.

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The cake that was enjoyed by all.

Celebration after lost time The local state member for Bentleigh, Nick Staikos.

THE Probus Club of Bentleigh East turned 20 in April 2020.

However, like everyone else, we couldn’t celebrate this anniversary at that time. We certainly made up for it a year later when we finally had our 20th Anniversary Lunch on 20April 2021; it was just one year late.

As our first social function since we resumed meetings after the pandemic, it was a great success. We had our local State member of parliament, Nick Staikos in attendance.

The Bentleigh Club did a fantastic job with decorating the room for us and the food was excellent. A number of our members commented on the standard of the food.

All those who attended were excited to be at social outing and keen to catch up with as many people as they could. Overall, a lovely afternoon to celebrate the success of our wonderful Probus Club.

We also launched a book on our first 20 years wirtten by our historian and Vice President, Fanny Hoffman.

This book contained interviews with our inaugral President, Jeanette Burns and also with other long-standing members. There were many photos from various activities and outings that we have enjoyed over the years.

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Most of our group at Pomonal Estate after lunch.

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The staff were very helpful at all times, and the members even had the use of their big hall for happy hours and other functions.

During the day they were kept busy with mini-golf, many walks, olive oil tastings, “real” golf (with the kangaroos) and sightseeing. Members visited the Halls Gap Zoo on the wettest day of the week, but all enjoyed it a lot. The animals and birds were amazing, and the zoo is so well looked after. On other days they visited various

other places in the Wimmera and were impressed with the Stick Shed (National Heritage listed cultural icon) in Murtoa, and also the Round Tower Museum there.

Members had Happy Hour most nights, and meals at many local hotels and restaurants. We also had a bbq night, pizza night, movie night, and all enjoyed the card game “scumbag” another night.

Thanks must go to our members (Raelene and Ian) who organised the trip, and they are looking forward to our next trip in the Spring.

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Picnic lunch for the return THE Ladies Gold Reef Probus Club of Stawell is meeting monthly again now after having to go into hiatus last year due to the pandemic. To keep the club members together last year, in spirit, they maintained a monthly newsletter which was emailed, texted to mobiles, or hand delivered to a few letters boxes during the allowable exercise.

The club’s first get-together since March 2020 was a picnic lunch for 33 women on a beautiful sunny day.

Members met at Cato Park, in Stawell, and enjoyed a really good chat with each other after so long.

They also cut and enjoyed the birthday cake which had been made for their April meeting last year!

At the next meeting a freshly cooked birthday cake was shared as they celebrated their 28th birthday and reelection of office bearers.

The Ladies Gold Reef Probus Club of Stawell’s AGM was held and inducted their first new member for over 12 months, Joyce Blachford. A very busy but fruitful meeting.

The first get-together since March 2020 was a picnic lunch for 33 women on a beautiful sunny day. The club met at Cato Park, in Stawell, and enjoyed a really good chat with each other after so long.

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Ted’s Team MAFFRA Ladies Probus member, 86-yearold Isa Taylor has supported Dementia Australia since her husband Ted passed away after suffering from dementia in 2015.

Isa and her husband Ted emigrated to Australia from England in 2007 and settled in Maffra where their eldest daughter and family were living. Isa and Ted quickly joined many community organisations.

In 2018 dementia Australia sponsored a walk and jog in Melbourne and Isa and her team took part.

In 2019 they had their own T-shirts printed with Ted’s photo on the front and called themselves “Ted’s Team“.

In 2020 the event was cancelled due to Covid but that didn’t deter Isa, she and her family decided to walk around Maffra. Isa walked seven kilometres.

In 2021 the big event was back in Melbourne, seven of Ted’s Team participated along with 1600 others. $238,000 was raised.

Isa has a great supporters club raising a good sum and also creating awareness about dementia for which she is very grateful.

Isa’s friends from Maffra Ladies Probus,

Members from the Dingley Central Probus Club gather on the suspension bridge near the Livingston gold diggings in Omeo.

Isa and her grandson. her church and the local hotel where she lunches each Sunday have also been very generous.

- Fay Anderson, Maffra Ladies Probus

The Jelly Slice Queen!

PRESIDENT of the Maffra Ladies Probus Kath Pleydell is “The Jelly Slice Queen of Maffra”.

The lucky players at the Maffra Lawn Tennis Club’s Easter tournament look forward to their annual treat, Kath’s Jelly slice.

She goes through 28 cans of condensed milk, 30 packets of biscuits, lots of butter, four litres of squeezed lemon juice , 28 packets of jelly and two packets of gelatine to make nine supersized trays of her mouth watering slice for the four days of the event.

Golden opportunity to visit the High Country ON one of the first coach tours in the region and the first tour this year for the Dingley Central Probus Club, members toured the magnificent scenery around Bright, with local tour guides giving an insight into the history and country life. They had the opportunity to experience the welcoming hospitality of the locals and to taste their local produce.

For example, they tried a variety of handmade cow and goat milk cheeses from the Milawa Cheese Company. The

Probians took time to learn about the 1850’s gold rush history at museums around Bright.

From Bright they continued their coach tour over Mt Hotham, to Omeo and onto Lakes Entrance. There they embraced the seaside charm and visited many heritage towns around the Gippsland Lakes.

Although they didn’t come home with gold nuggets, they found that many locals had hearts of gold.

Kath has been making this slice for 35 years.

The Maffra Ladies Probus are also very lucky as Kath often turns up with some of her goodies for their morning tea.

Kath was born in Maffra, married Bill and they raised four children who she says were brought up on the tennis court.

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The tour guide was beautifully dressed in a crinoline gown.

Probians find historic link RECENTLY Pakenham and Pakenham East Probus Clubs joined together for a visit to Old Gippstown in Moe. This proved to be not only enjoyable, but extremely educational. What an amazing place!

All the old buildings are of historic interest, especially so considering that they all originated in so many towns throughout Gippsland.

At one stage of our guided tour we were informed that the building which was originally a staging post for coaches came from Pakenham.

This of course created much interest,

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we just had to find out exactly where this item of particular building had been sitting all those years ago. A good look showed that the passengers were also well watered or something as it was erected with a bar inside. Cheers!

Our tour guide for this part of our day was beautifully dressed in a crinoline gown, very impressive and tended to give a realistic feel to the whole group.

Lunch was delicious and the service was wonderful. Also the film that was showing was a 1936 Disney production which was so outrageously rustic that it was absolutely hilarious. Something not to be missed!

Combining for our tours in this way makes the tour a much more financially viable option whilst living as our Probus motto states - Fun, Friendship and Fellowship.

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Fighting fit and ready to go THERE’S no battle too tough or tricky for Hampton legal-eagle Peter Freckleton.

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Food for body and soul

Ana Ivancic, head chef at Trugo Place.

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THE ability to access a variety of food outlets, select our own mealtimes and our own food options is something most of us take for granted.

So when the move is made into an aged care environment, losing autonomy over meal preparation and food choices can be an unsettling prospect for many individuals, according to Ana Ivancic.

Ana is head chef at Trugo Place Japara’s brand-new aged care home in Newport – and brings a wealth of experience and training in aged care food preparation, working hard to create accessible and exciting menus for residents.

Ana’s background reveals what ignited her zeal for working with the older generation in the important area of good food.

“In Croatia, becoming a chef was a strong opportunity to get into a stable career. After completing my training, I was posted to a 2000-bed winter resort in the East Croatian highlands where I was able to develop my skills to ensure high quality meals for customers and how to maintain standards,” Ana says.

“It was only when I came to Australia and started working in local nursing homes that I discovered a passion for working with the older generation. I enrolled in various additional courses, with a focus on cooking for the elderly, to gain further specialised skills and now put this knowledge to use every day in my role as head chef at Trugo Place.”

Aged care kitchen staff cater for a

wide range of dietary requirements. If a resident can’t comfortably eat meals or feels isolated as a result of their individual dietary needs, it can have a detrimental effect not only on their physical health, but to their selfesteem and mental wellbeing too.

“Ensuring meals are enticing and accessible to all residents is a key aspect of our menu planning process,” Ana says.

“We focus on creating an inclusive dining experience so that all residents can enjoy a nutritious meal together, regardless of their dietary requirements or individual tastes.

“We have residents from several different backgrounds and cultures, so a varied menu incorporates everyone’s tastes and provides dishes that evoke fond memories.

“I love seeing their smiling faces when I visit them in the dining rooms each day – it’s incredibly rewarding to see the residents getting such enjoyment from the food we serve and know we are providing the nourishment they need.”

Ana is also a dab hand at designing and creating occasion cakes, surprising residents with birthday cakes shaped, for example, like handbags; or even an AFL stadium cake for the Grand Final.

Residents love this offering of both passion and talent.

If you or a loved one are considering aged care options in Newport, contact the team at Japara Trugo Place on 1800 52 72 72 to book a tour or visit japara.com.au

Fall detector alarm creates peace of mind MediAlarm has been working with local Probus groups in their area in an effort to build positive relationships within their local community.

The team at MediAlarm believe in the importance of working together to build our safer world for our neighbours and our friends.

They believe they can achieve this vision by spreading the word about the risk of falls and the importance of fall detectors throughout their community.

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The pendant is designed to send out an SOS emergency alert to a list of emergency contacts chosen by the owner of the device.

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Ron Coffey wears the Medi Alarm Pro 4G with the lanyard accessory.

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EVERY Victorian Probus club has its keen photographers and Melbourne-based Bearbrass Probus is no exception.

A Bearbrass party of 18 spent 3-4 days in the alpine town of Bright. It’s famous for its autumn tree-tones and proximity to peaks like Mount Buffalo.

Bearbrass member Kerrie Matthee has honed her photography skills on wild life safaris in her native South Africa.

“I love photography, it’s my peaceful place,” she says.

Kerrie Matthee’s account of how she got the first of these beautiful alpine shots (pictured): “A 5.30am start had us arriving at Mt Buffalo just as the light of day started over the horizon. We watched the mist disperse as the sun crept up and I took this shot as the golden light from the sun lit up the rocks. I wanted the tree to be in the foreground and the sun to the right of the camera frame. This allowed the rays of sun to sweep across the peaks and valleys to highlight the rocks.“ [Taken on a tripod with Olympus OMDE-M1 Mkiii, Manual mode, Aperture 7.1 at 1/250sec and ISO 200].

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Every Victorian Probus club has its keen photographers and Melbourne-based Bearbrass Probus is no exception. A Bearbrass party of 18 spent 3-4 days in the alpine town of Bright. Here’s Kerrie’s account of how she got the first of these beautiful alpine shots.

Bearbrass members Tony 81 and Margaret Thomas tackled the river-canyon walk near Bright and were entranced by the scenery.

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Sheer delight at Apollo Bay THE March Cabins and Caravan trip to Apollo Bay was a sheer delight, despite the weather.

To be out and about with friends, after the lock down of last year, was such good fun for Maroondah Probus members.

Walking, playing bocce, bowls, a colouring-in competition, happy hours and exploring along the Great Ocean Road were some of the activities undertaken.

In contrast, a few weeks later, in April, some members visited Ballarat, for the Begonia Festival and were blessed with a bright sunny day, and a stunning colourful display of begonias.

The Combined Probus Club of Maroondah enjoyed two recent activities – a cabins and caravans trip to Apollo Bay for a week, while later in April some members visited Ballarat for the Begonia Festival.

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Aspiring to clearer health AT the May meeting of The Combined Probus Club of Whittlesea, Dr Carlene Britt (Right) of Monash University’s Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, comprehensively explained the results from a seven-year study of the benefits and risks of a daily low dose of aspirin to the lives of people over 70. The use of audio visual aids gave the audience much to absorb, but Dr Carlene’s clear and precise diction left little to imagination.

We found that the origins of aspirin can be traced back to 3000 BC when the physicians of the time found that willow bark extract had some health benefit. The salicylic acid detected in the bark was later used by the Romans and finally by the chemists at the German pharmaceutical Bayer that in 1897 introduced Aspirin in tablet and powered form.

The ASPREE (ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly) trial of more than 19,000 participants in Australia and the US is the largest and most comprehensive study to look at whether the many millions of older people around the world who take low dose aspirin (100mg) to preserve good health are deriving any benefit by doing so.

The study found an aspirin-a-day did not prolong life free of disability, or significantly reduce the risk of a first heart attack or stroke among participants - with little difference between the placebo and aspirin groups.

The results of the trial have resulted in a rethinking of global guidelines relating to the use of aspirin to prevent common conditions associated with ageing. The interesting issue is that doctors have accepted the results and adopted ASPREE findings into aspirin prescribing guidelines.

Despite the fact that aspirin has been around for more than 100 years, we have not known whether healthy older people should take it as a preventive measure to keep them healthy for longer. Aspirin is the most widely used of all preventive drugs and an answer to this question was long overdue! ASPREE has provided this answer!

Probus membership comes from folks that fit the over-70 criteria, so attention was assured. Some of the membership were participants in the ASPREE trial and continue in the ASPREE-XT study. Those who chose to continue, are regularly

The 2020 club president Jenny Sydenham with current president Peter Marshman with the completed jigsaw.

Jigsaw project keeps members connected DURING the Covid lockdown last year Winchelsea and District Probus Club undertook a jigsaw project just to keep our members connected.

Each member received a jigsaw piece to decorate how they wished.

Almost everyone participated and it

was very interesting to see the diverse variety of pieces returned.

Our local Men’s Shed will be framing it for us and hopefully we can hang it in the venue where we hold our meetings.

-Linda Carter, Secretary

interviewed and tested for ongoing health monitoring.

ASPREE-XT (eXTension) is the follow up study in ASPREE participants to determine whether those in the aspirin group, compared to the placebo group, have different health outcomes such as for cancer, dementia, frailty and other conditions of ageing, over the longer term. ASPREE-XT also aims to identify factors, such as those related to lifestyle, environment and genetics that may be predictors of good health and longevity or predispose to age-related diseases.

There are more than 16 sub-studies to help answer specific health questions in older adults, such as the effect of aspirin on age-related hearing loss.

Currently 4000 general practitioners have patients in the follow-up ASPREE-XT study.

The oft quoted “take an aspirin and call in the morning” no longer holds, but the findings will help inform prescribing doctors who have long been uncertain about whether to recommend aspirin to healthy older patients.

Bleeding is a well-known side effect of aspirin, and is more common in older people. The trial findings revealed that the aspirin takers had more bleeding episodes than those on placebos. It means healthy older people who are taking low dose aspirin without a medical reason, may be doing so unnecessarily, because the ASPREE trial showed no overall benefit to offset the risk of bleeding.

On a serious note of caution the results do not apply to those with existing conditions such as a previous heart attack, angina or stroke, where aspirin is recommended as a valuable preventive drug.

Although aspirin can be bought over the counter, more research was needed to investigate the short term and longer-term benefits and risks of its daily use.

But always take advice from your doctor about ingesting medications. Dr Britt said that all decisions are made within the terms of the Hippocratic Code [Do no Harm].

After a spirited question time Dr Britt was thanked and presented with a small token of appreciation.

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Lindsay heads down the new ramp to the floating pontoon.

Jordan Crugnale MP and Minister Melissa Horne join locals at the jetty.

A better jetty for Tooradin

By Danielle Kutchel TOORADIN boaties and fisherman have hit the jackpot with the revamp of the town’s old jetty now complete.

Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne visited the town on Friday 19 March to inspect the finished jetty, with works having finished just a few weeks ago.

The Tooradin Jetty is now safer and more accessible for boaters, fishers and visitors.

The structure has new piles, a new timber deck, beams, and recycled plastic fenders.

A floating pontoon and ramp have been installed to replace the old low landing, which makes it easier for people of all abilities to use.

To enhance the accessibility, holes have been added in the pontoon for the placement of hoists to assist people with disabilities to access boats.

This project was part of the State Government’s $2.7 billion Building Works economic stimulus package, which aims to support Victorian jobs as the state rebuilds after Covid.

Proprietors of Tidemaster Charters and Cruises, Lindsay and Irene Mitchell, believe the new jetty will give their business a boost.

“It’s like winning TattsLotto,” Mr Mitchell said.

“No question, it will be brilliant for our vessel. Prior to this we had to use the boat ramp and it wasn’t satisfactory, but I could live with it.”

Up the ramp.

He said the new floating pontoon would be a gift for seniors using his service, providing them with a stable boarding platform.

Locals were heavily invested in the build, with many walking down to view progress each day, Mr Mitchell said.

“This will be a long term asset for Tooradin. We’re very fortunate with the way the ducks lined up.”

Mr Mitchell’s business is slowly getting back to normal after closing during the pandemic.

He and his wife shut their cruise vessel down prior to lockdown because they “didn’t want to be a Ruby Princess”, and are now operating on a restricted cruise menu to adhere to social distancing - but next season, Mr Mitchell said, “will be crazy”.

Ms Horne said the completion of the jetty was “welcome news” for the community.

“It’s great to know these upgrades make it more accessible and help keep people safe in the water,” she said.”

“It is about getting the community out there and fishing more often and also investing in the local economy.

“We had a $2.7billion stimulus package, some of which was invested into things like this so we could get people out there building right here and now and also have an assert for the community to love.”

Reece Taranto, Parks Victoria area chief ranger for east Port Phillip and Western Port, said the facility would serve businesses and the community for years to come.

“We’re really excited to be able to provide this facility,” he said.

Maddie and Jack explore the structure.

Jordan Crugnale MP and Minister Melissa Horne join locals in looking out over the jetty.

Lindsay Mitchell from Tidemaster said the new jetty was like winning TattsLotto.

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Belmont gets out and about

Thirty-one members and one grand daughter attended on Queenscliff’s Foreshore under lovely blue skies.

This event has been running for quite a few years and is quite popular despite having to take everything you need – chairs, thermoses etc. One could take your own lunch or order fish and chips from the shop across the way or buy something up the street.

GEELONG GAOL TOUR, 17th March 2021. (Photos Pamela Duthie and Angela Thompson) Because of the difficulty of parking at the gaol it was arranged for all to meet at Richmond Oval and be ferried there in five designated cars. Being St Patrick’s Day most members wore something green and as it was a glorious sunny day and the five ‘ferry cars’ flew Australian Flags as they departed there was a great party atmosphere.

FIRST MAHJONG MEETING Thursday 4 February 2021.

Mahjong proved pretty popular and with two expert coaches (sisters) members soon began to cotton on to the intenseness of it. One of the 2 tables at the first Mahjong Class held at member Jan Lawton’s home. (Photos Pamela Duthie). Colleen Sellenger, Gitta Opassi, Marie Benney (instructing), Lesley Poulter.

First Winner, Angela Thompson ‘Mahjong’. The group has been meeting twice a month and has grown to three tables. Everyone enjoys a delicious afternoon tea before leaving.

Lunch after Meeting Cucina One12, Table 2.(Photo Angela Thompson).

Table 1: Keerie Brown, Instructor Jan Lawton, Josie Pope and Angela Thompson.

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Winners of the St Patrick’s Day Best Dressed were: Kevin Poulter, Joyce Fanning and Colleen Sellenger.One of the group, in fear of being locked up in Cell 22, contrived an escape by disappearing in an ambulance much to the horror of all. Afternoon Tea of sandwiches, biscuits and lamingtons was served with tea or coffee bringing a wonderful day to an end. Thanks to Helen Barry our new Trips and Tours Officer.

On arrival at the aging blue stone and red brick gaol, infamous ‘John McHenry’ (pictured on left) shared his many experiences from 1869! The prison was built in stages from 1849 to 1864, its panopticon design based on Pentonville Prison in England. We were shown many of the museum relics with many vivid stories as we wondered through. John was an excellent guide and story teller keeping us captivated by his varied stories of prison life and of its other uses –an Industrial School for Girls, WW2 Army Detention Barracks and a Hospital Gaol.

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Flag flying, Kevon Poulter, Wendy Gowan, Jill Morgan and Helen Barry.

Members checked out the horizon from Highton to the ocean at Torquay.

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Rugged-up for adventure Pamela Duthie ON a cool Wednesday morning, 19 May 2021, 20 well-rugged-up Belmont Probus members made their way to Reynolds Road Car Park, where they pooled their cars, and flew Australian Flags from each in case they got lost, and headed out to their first destination armed with a well detailed map.

They all managed to make it to Buckley Falls where the views were fantastic with the sun shining making the falls sparkle.

Glenise Henriksen, Jeanette Rowe, Wendy Cowan, Jill Morgan, Pam Kilgour, Chris Craig, Lesley Poulter, Colleen Sellenger, Pam Duthie, Ron Cashin, Kevin Poulter, Joan Cashin, Pam Heenan, Marie Benney and Jan Lawton.

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Members enjoying the day.

10 ‘Kibble’ Sculpture with Globe Flower Sculpture behind.(P.Duthie)

Cafe With A View.

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Brim Silos

Murtoa Stick Shed

Patchewollock Silo

Probus clubs join for silo tour FINALLY after Covid delays 34 people departed on a bus tour of the Wimmera Silos.

Initiated by Mitcham Nunawading Probus the tour group included Boroondara Ladies, Kew, Box Hill South, Balwyn North, Mitcham Orchards and Templestowe Lower Probus Clubs, plus members from Heathmont Bowls and Box Hill Golf Clubs.

The three day Tour was conducted by Group Link Tours.

An additional highlight after morning tea was a visit to the restored Narrapumelap Homestead at Wickcliffe off the Glenelg Highway, where lunch was provided.

Built in 1873, Narrapumelap Historic Homestead, is considered to be one of rural Australia’s finest examples of French Gothic Revival Architecture.

The owner and restorer gave a brief overview of the property followed by a tour during which he explained the amount of restoration he had personally conducted to bring the homestead back to the original status.

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Narrapumelap Historic Homestead the job for around $150 rather than the quoted cost of $2000.

As well he was able to cast a lion’s head as part of the urns and made 200 of them which he was able to sell at $10 each.

This money was then used to restore the library fire mantle and bookshelves.

Another feature, there are two lions guarding the entrance to the residence.

Research has shown that these were

manufactured two years prior to the one currently on display at Parliament House in Melbourne (and in far better condition).

Overall Narrapumelap was an unforgettable experience.

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Probus+ Silo Tour Group at Sheep Hills

Roseberry Village Silos Narrapumelap Historic Homestead (opposite page) The next stop was Best Westlander Motel at Horsham. We experienced real “Country Hospitality”, an early night and next morning after breakfast we were on the way to the silos.

Probus Silo Tour Group at Sheep Hills (pictured at top) To get inspiration for this mural at Sheep Hills, Adnate spent time among the Barengi Gaijin Land Council in north-west Victoria, building friendships and getting to know the people better. Adnate’s mural is of a Wergaia Elder named Uncle Ron Marks, along with a Wotjobaluk Elder, Aunty Regina Hood. They both stand beside two young children, Savannah Marks and Curtly McDonald.

Brim (opposite page, top) The faces on the mural at Brim are anonymous, but they are said to portray a multi-generational quartet of farmers both male and female who show the strength and resilience that is required to be a country Victorian farmer in the Wimmera.

Roseberry Village (pictured above) The silo on the left captures the grit, tenacity and character of the regions young female farmers, who regularly face drought, fires and other hardships living and working in the Mallee. The right silo portrays a quiet moment between friends. The relationship between man and horse are relaxed and facing downwards, indicating their mutual trust, love and connection.

Patchewollock Silo (opposite page) This mural depicts a hard working lanky local by the name of Nick “Noodle” Hulland who exemplified the no-nonsense, hardworking spirit of the region.

Lascelles Silos (right and far right) The town of Lascelles has a population of only just 48 people on a good day. The Hormans are a humble couple, who are both wise and knowing and who have nurtured the town with their vast farming experience and longstanding connection to the area. Their family has lived in the area for four generations. Geoff and Merrilyn were both born in the district and then married later in Lascelles in 1967.

Murtoa Stick Shed (opposite page) The construction of the Murtoa Stick Shed was a solution for grain storage during the World War II wheat glut, when export was restricted. Commenced on 25 September, 1941, was ready to receive wheat January1942, after an incredible four month’s construction time. The unique and dramatic structure of The Stick Shed has captured the imagination of everyone who has experienced its serene and evocative cathedral-like interior. Referred to by some as the ‘Cathedral of the Wimmera’. The Murtoa Stick Shed’s ghostly unmilled tall timber poles and central aisle draw the eye upward towards the roof as light spills into the space through skylights as if through a stained-glass window.

Rupanyup Silos (pictured right) The featured faces are those of Rupanyup residents and local sporting team members, Ebony Baker and Jordon Weidemann. Fresh-faced and dressed in their sports attire (netball and Australian Rules football, respectively) Baker and Weidemann embody a youthful spirit of strength, hope and camaraderie.

On completion of this part of the tour the group made their way home via Ararat.

- Liz Cawsey

Lascelles Silos - George Horman

Lascelles Silos - Merrilyn Horman

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Much ado about Marong

IN April, 72 Bunyip Garfield Probus Club members travelled to the Big 4 Caravan Park at Marong for a week. After settling in they gathered for Happy Hour and then went to the Marong Hotel for dinner.

The next day members visited ‘The Great Stupa’ and as they drove into the car park they could see this magnificent white building that stood out above the bush. After watching a video they were able to understand more about The Great Stupa and that it is the largest Stupa in the western world and offers a place for Peace and Harmony for all people and is very significant for the Buddhist Spirituality and the Tibetan Culture. Members then wandered through the Peace Park enjoying all aspects of the gardens including The Prayer Wheels and Statues, the largest one being Quan Yin which was seven metres high. The path gradually leads you up to The Great Stupa which was 48 metres in height and 50 metres wide at its base which is the same size and design as The Great Stupa of Gyantse in Tibet. One of the leaders talked about the Tibetan artefacts and the statues that were on display in this special place and showed members a Tibetan Horn then began blowing it. What an amazing sound!

Members then had plenty of time to look at the things on display. It was so interesting and it definitely opened up a new world to everyone.

The afternoon was free to explore the region before Happy Hour and then after dinner they enjoyed a Film Night.

On Tuesday members had morning tea which was provided by the club’s good cooks. The rest of the day was free to explore more of the area and make sure they were back for a barbecue tea cooked and served by the helpers.

The following morning the volunteers were on the job again cooking everyone up a delicious bacon and egg breaky. Armed with a list of places to see members headed out for the day. Some of the group went to Maryborough to “Sew What” which was a Sewing Machine Museum where they had machines dating back to the 1800s that have been restored and were kept in a garage at their home. After an explanation about the collection members were invited into the house to look at the other collectables which were toys, teddies and little sewing machines and so many other little things that members wondered how they lived with all that around them.

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A must see at Maryborough was the Railway Station that was built in 1874 and is still very impressive today with its beautiful garden out the front, and members wondered how such an amazing structure was built so many years ago.

Other popular places they had suggested to visit was Melville Caves at Inglewood, Bendigo Pottery, The Woollen Mills and the Bendigo Art Gallery, where there was a Mary Quant Exhibition. And of course there was shopping, including Opp Shops to seek out items for our “Pioneer “ Theme Night.

On Thursday members all travelled to Colbinabbin Hotel for a lovely Devonshire morning tea before going to look at the painted Silos where they admired the work that they have achieved on such a large scale. Members then moved on to Rochester to see more silos and then had lunch before visiting The Rochester Historical and Pioneer Museum to take a step back in time.

Members then headed back to the Caravan Park for a quiet night.

Friday morning members had pancakes for breakfast then had a choice of relaxing or shopping before an afternoon of team games in the park.

That night members dressed up in their ‘Pioneer’ gear and went to Pratty’s Patch at Maiden Gully for dinner. There were

‘Miners’, ‘Bushrangers’, ‘Ministers of the Cloth’, ‘Maids’, ‘Chinese’ (rich and poor!), ‘Ladies in Long dresses with bonnets’, a ‘Jail Bird’ and ‘Special Ladies’ to mention a few. During the night the club’s resident poet entertained everyone with his humour much to our delight. At the close of the night the ‘Fun Awards’ were given out.

On Saturday members strolled down to the Marong Market and of course did some serious shopping. The stall holders were very pleased with us. A local organisation was selling raffle tickets and one of our group won the prize.

In the afternoon members played some more games and had a lot of fun. On the last night the volunteers again cooked us up a barbecue tea which they all appreciated.

Many Thanks to all who helped in any way over the week and a big thank you to the team who organized the whole trip away.

The next morning was Anzac Day so members gathered together for a Dawn Service in the park with one of our group leading the service. After they had a cuppa they then said their goodbyes before heading home after a great week of fellowship and fun.

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The Segway Group on Ninety Mile Beach.

The entrance into the Lakes was so smooth.

Heading east to sunny skies A LITTLE over twelve months since the cancellation of the Regional Bushfire Relief trip to Lakes Entrance due to Covid19, the Caravan and Cabin Group of the Glen Waverley Combined Probus Club arrived in Lakes Entrance on Friday, 21 May, 2021.

Members were greeted by sunny skies and no winds as 30 members sat around for the first Happy Hour on their arrival at the Sliver Sands Caravan Park. They provided members with a room for their gatherings which allowed for some to be outside and some to be inside. Members adjourned for dinner at the RSL at 6pm and enjoyed great food and good company in pleasant surroundings.

Saturday was another lovely sunny day and members all assembled at the Post Office Jetty for the trip on the Seabird cruise to Metung. It was a smooth trip down the Reeve Channel to Metung and the Metung Hotel for a two course lunch.

There was also time for a leisurely stroll through the craft and other shops in Metung before the cruise back to Lakes Entrance. On the way back they ventured into some of the bays and then out to the entrance which was as smooth as glass and they were entertained by the seals which were lying on the rocks and playing in the water. That night members all joined up for Happy Hour and used the barbecues to prepare dinner.

Sunday was another glorious sunny blue sky day and it was off to Paynesville to have lunch at the Almas Restaurant on the Esplanade which provided great food and fabulous service which everyone appreciated. After that members took the ferry across to Raymond Island to explore and try to find some Koalas. It was then onto a member’s house in Paynesville for afternoon tea before returning to Lakes Entrance for Happy Hour and Bingo after dinner.

On Monday which was another lovely sunny day a small group ventured out to the foreshore to catch up with Lakes Entrance Segway and enjoy, after a brief instruction, an hour and a half of Segway along the ninety mile beach which was absolutely fabulous. The group all enjoyed it and thanked the operators who were very patient and provided lots of encouragement.

The group returning from Metung.

The diners at the restaurant in Paynesville.

After that a number played golf while the others explored Lakes Entrance. They all joined up at the Lakes Entrance Bowling Club for some Barefoot Bowls before having a lovely meal there and a great discussion

Lesley Nairn, John Mitchell and Terry Nunn enjoying the boat trip to Metung. and reminisce over coffee before returning to the Caravan Park for a good night’s sleep.

The weather over the four days was fabulous and Lakes Entrance is a great

place to visit. The Silver Sands Caravan Park was a nice and comfortable place to stay and the provision of their own room for the group gatherings made a big difference.

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recipes The weather is getting colder every day now and thoughts are turning to more hearty meals. But even if you have more time on your hands these days you don’t want to spent hours cooking. Here are some lamb meals from Meat Livestock Australia that are easy to prepare but hearty and warming.

Winter warmers from MLA ONE POT LAMB STEW Serves: 6 Prep: 10 mins Cook: 2 hours Ingredients

boneless piece lamb shoulder, fat trimmed, diced · 1.2kg into 5cm pieces · 1 tbsp ground cumin · 1 tbsp ground coriander · 1 tbsp cinnamon · 2 garlic cloves, crushed · 2 tbsp brown sugar · 2 cups (500ml) coconut water (or beef stock) · Zest and juice of 2 limes, +extra wedges, to serve · 1 large eggplant, diced into 4cm pieces · 2 carrots, peeled, diced into 3cm pieces · 175g green beans, cut into thirds · 100g baby spinach jasmine rice, coriander sprigs, natural yoghurt, · Steamed flaked almonds, toasted, to serve Method 1. In a large snap lock bag or glass container combine cumin, coriander, cinnamon, garlic and sugar. Add lamb, season and rub well to coat. Set aside for 15 minutes to marinate.

2. Spray a large casserole dish or heavy based saucepan with oil and heat over medium-high heat.

Cook lamb, in batches, for 3-4 minutes or until browned all over. Set cooked lamb aside on a plate while completing browning process. Return cooked lamb to dish, add coconut water (or stock) and lime juice. Set over high heat, stir well and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 1 hour. Remove lid, and simmer, uncovered, for a further 35-40 minutes. Add eggplant and carrot for last 25 minutes and add green beans for last 5 minutes of cooking time. Remove from heat and stir through spinach. Season.

3. Serve lamb with jasmine rice, coriander, yoghurt and lime wedges. Sprinkle with lime zest and almonds.

TIPS 1. Diced lamb neck, leg or rump would also work well in this recipe.

2. To save time, ask your butcher to dice the shoulder for you into 5cm pieces.

3. Swap spices for a Cajun, Moroccan, Middle Eastern or Tuscan spice mix.

IRISH LAMB STEW MUSTARD, LEMON AND THYME LAMB CHOPS

Serves: 4 Prep: 15 mins Cook: 80 mins Ingredients

· 600g lean diced lamb · ¼ cup plain flour · ¼ cup olive oil · 1 brown onion, diced into 1cm pieces · 2 carrots, peeled, diced into 1cm pieces · 2 stalks celery, diced into 1cm pieces desiree potatoes, peeled, diced into 3cm · 400g pieces Method 1. Place lamb and flour in a large snap-lock bag.

Season, seal and shake well to coat. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Cook lamb, in batches, for 4-5 minutes or until browned, adding extra oil as needed. Set aside on a plate.

2. Add remaining oil to pan and cook onion, carrot and celery, stirring, for 5 minutes or until onion has softened.

3. Return lamb, any juices and potato to pan then add stock, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, 38 The Victorian v Monday, 21 June, 2021

· 2 cups (500ml) salt-reduced beef stock · ¼ cup tomato paste · 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce · 2 sprigs thyme · 2 bay leaves · 250g silverbeet, trimmed, shredded · 1 cup frozen peas leaves, mixed leaf salad, crusty baguette, · Parsley to serve thyme and bay leaves. Bring to the boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 1hr 15 minutes or until lamb is tender, adding a little extra stock or water, if needed. Stir through silverbeet and peas. Replace lid and set aside for 5 minutes.

Season. Remove bay leaves and thyme stalks.

4. Sprinkle lamb stew with parsley and serve with salad leaves and crusty baguette.

TIPS Add turnips, swedes, green beans or your choice of shredded leafy greens to the stew to mix the vegetables up.

Serves: 4 Prep: 10 mins Cook: 10 mins Ingredients

· 4 lamb forequarter chops, fat trimmed · 2 tbsp olive oil · 2 tbsp lemon thyme leaves +extra, to serve · 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped Method 1. In a large snap lock bag or glass container combine half the oil, half the lemon thyme and the garlic. Season and add lamb to coat. Set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.

2. Heat a large frying pan over high heat. Add lamb and cook for 3-4 minutes each side or until cooked to your liking. Set aside on a plate loosely covered with foil.

3. Add the remaining oil to the same pan over low heat. Add eschallot and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in wine or stock and stir well. Simmer until reduced by half then add mustard and remaining thyme. Simmer for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened.

· 1 eschallot, finely chopped · 2/3 cup (160ml) white wine or beef stock · 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard potato mash, steamed zucchini, green · Sweet beans and spinach, to serve Season, return chops to pan and coat well in sauce.

4. Serve chops with any remaining sauce, sweet potato mash, zucchini, green beans and spinach. Sprinkle with extra thyme.

TIPS 1. Lamb loin or chump chops or lamb cutlets would also work well in this recipe.

2. Leftover chops can be sliced off the bone, added to a big bowl of salad leaves with any leftover sauce and enjoyed for lunch the next day.

3. Your favourite mustard would work well in this recipe – Dijon or honey mustard or even horseradish would also be delicious.

recipes LEMONGRASS BRAISED LAMB SHANKS Serves: 4 Prep: 15 mins Cook: 35 mins Ingredients

· 4 lamb shanks stalk lemongrass, crushed and cut into 5cm · 1lengths · ½ teaspoon 5 spice powder · 6 star anise · 1 small quill of cinnamon. · 3cm knob of ginger, grated · 2 tablespoon caster sugar · 3 tablespoon fish sauce · 2 tablespoon tomato paste Method 1. Place all the marinade ingredients into medium bowl and mix well. Dust the shanks with a little flour. Heat a medium pan with veg oil, brown the shanks for a couple minutes on each side. Add the shanks and coat with marinade. Leave to marinate for 3 hours or best overnight 2. Place the shanks and marinade in the pressure cooker top with stock, make sure the shanks are covered and clamp the lid. Bring to full pressure, turn the heat down to medium and cook for 25 mins. Turn off the heat and vent immediately 3. Add the carrots, onion and potatoes and clamp

· Flour, for dusting the shanks · 2 carrots, peeled and diced · 2 potatoes, peeled and diced · 3 brown onions, peeled sliced into wedges vegetable stock, ought to cover the · 1.5L-2L shanks bunch coriander, washed and cut into 2cm · 1lengths · 1 small red onion, peeled sliced thinly · 1 bunch Thai basil, leaves picked · 2 large red chillies, sliced angle the lid. Bring to full pressure, turn the heat down to medium and cook for 5 mins. Turn off the heat and vent immediately 4. The shanks should be tender and falling off the bone. Taste the stock add salt if necessary 5. Serve the shanks and veg on some steamed rice and garnish with garnish mix TIPS 1. Diced lamb shoulder or lamb leg would also work in place of shanks - a cut that’s good for slow cooking.

2. The potatoes can be swapped for sweet potato for a healthier option.

3. Shanks can also be cooked in a pot simmering on the stove top for 2 to 3 hours.

LAMB SHANK PILAF Serves: 4 Prep: 15 mins Cook: 3 hours Ingredients

· 2 tbsp olive oil · 4 lamb shanks (approx. 400g each), fat trimmed · 2 tbsp mild curry powder · 1L salt-reduced beef stock · 400g can diced tomatoes · 1 red onion, thinly sliced · 200g basmati rice butternut pumpkin, peeled, diced into 3cm · 350g cubes · 1 small bunch English spinach, trimmed, chopped · 1/3 cup dried apricots, finely chopped pine nuts, chopped, mint sprigs, baby leaf · Toasted salad, sliced cucumber, lemon wedges, to serve Method 1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°fan-forced). In a large snap lock bag place half the oil, lamb shanks and curry powder. Season and rub to coat.

2. Heat a large ovenproof casserole dish over medium-high heat and cook shanks, in 2 batches, if necessary, for 8-10 minutes or until browned all over. Add stock and tomatoes and bring to the boil.

Place in the oven for 2-2 ¼ hours or until tender and falling off the bone. Remove shanks from sauce and set aside in a large bowl covered with foil to keep warm. Reserve sauce.

3. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat, add remaining oil and onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until lightly golden. Add rice and stir well. Add pumpkin and 4 cups (1 litre) of reserved sauce, stir well and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the broth has been absorbed and the rice is tender.

You may need to add a little more sauce or stock to the rice throughout the cooking process. Remove from heat and add spinach and apricots. Season, stir well and replace lid for 2 minutes.

4. Place shanks on top of with pilaf and spoon over any remaining sauce.

5. Sprinkle with pine nuts and mint. Serve with baby leaf salad, cucumber and lemon wedges.

TIPS 1. Either serve the shanks whole on the bone or you can shred the meat off the bone and stir the meat through the pilaf.

2. For a quick version of the pilaf use lamb leg or rump steaks instead of the shanks.

3. You can buy pre-diced pumpkin from most supermarkets or greengrocers to save time.

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PUZZLES SUDOKU

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To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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Who was the first female premier of an Australian state?

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In which state is the oldest university in Australia?

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Who played Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park III?

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Which opera singer received the Australian of the Year Award in 1961?

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1. What year did Paulson win a Golden Globe?

A. 2015 B. 2016 C. 2017 D. 2018 2. Paulson is in a relationship with which actress?

A. Holland Taylor B. Diane Keaton C. Famke Janssen D. Viola Davis

WORD TRIANGLE The starting letter could be in any segment, and all subsequent letters are able to be connected following a path through the gaps in the walls. You may only enter each of the segments once, and all letters must be used.

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4. What is the name of her character in Glass?

A. Dr Ellie Staple B. Dr Emma Smith C. Dr Eleanor Stuart D. Dr Elizabeth Saunders 5. In which US state was Paulson born?

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ELIZA VILLAGE LADIES - MT. ELIZA CENTRAL - MT.MARTHA MENS - MOUNT MARTHA LADIES - MOUNT MARTHA VALLEY - MT. 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ARNAUD KARA KARA - ST.LEONARDS - ST.HELENA - ST.KILDA -STRATHDALE - STRATHFIELDSAYE - STRATHMORE COMBINED - STUDFIELD WANTIRNA COMBINED - SUNBURY COMBINED - SUNBURY - SURREY HILLS MENS - SWAN BAY LADIES - SWAN HILL - SYNDAL LADIES - SYNDAL COMBINED - TATURA - TAYLORS LAKES - TEMPLESTOWE CENTRAL COMB. - TIMBOON & DISTRICT - TOORAK MEN - TORQUAY LADIES - TORQUAY ZEALLY BAY COMBINED - TRAFALGAR & DISTRICT - TRARALGON COMBINED - TRARALGON LADIES - TRARALGON - TRARALGON MEN TUNSTALL COMBINED - UPPER YARRA - VERMONT SOUTH - WANTIRNA HEIGHTS - WARRACKNABEAL LADIES - WARRAGUL BAW BAW - WARRAGUL RANGES - WARRAGUL TARAGO - WARRINGAL HEIDELBERG - WANTIRNA SOUTH COMBINE - WATSONIA - WAURN PONDS - WAVERLEY - WAVERLEY CENTRAL LADIES - WAVERLEY GARDENS - WAVERLEY LADIES - WERRIBEE - WHEELERS HILL WHEELERS HILL COMBINED - WHEELERS HILL LADIES - WHITE HILLS - WHITEHORSE COMBINED - WHITTLESEA - WILLIAMSTOWN - WILLIAMSTOWN LADIES - WILLIAMSTOWN PORT GELLIBRAND WINCHELSEA - WONTHAGGI & DISTRICT - WOODEND & DISTRICT. - WOODLANDS, SUNBURY LADIES - WOORAYL - WYCHEPROOF - WYNDHAM COMBINED - WYNDHAM LADIES - YARRAM - YEA

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Successful Mystery Trip AFTER recently reading the very informative article on Mount Mitchell Homestead in the Probian Magazine, I decided to put a Mystery Trip together for 5 May. Well after being picked up by our coach from Christians at Ocean Grove , what an interesting journey followed - It was through Geelong and out onto the Midland Highway, through Inverliegh, we then turned right for a sojourn across country, and onto the Western Highway at Bunninyong, through Ballarat and crossing to the Sunraysia Highway, just prior to the township of Lexton, we turned into the hedge lined driveway of the Mount Mitchell Homestead..

Well what a pleasant surprise, the very warm welcome of owner Kate, and husband Simon nearby, we were shown to the stables, which is fitted out as a dining area, where delicious scones jam and cream ( pre-ordered ) was waiting for us to d devour , so delicious ..

And then it was on with a talk of

the previous owners of the property , some interesting stories too. next was our Tour of this beautifully maintained and presented property, the Gardens, the Vegie Gardens the future pool and Poolhouse, the picturesque view over the Lake with the magnificent Autumn colours of the trees in the background.

We then returned to the Stables and had our picnic lunch , which we catered for ourselves, after this it was back to the tour, of the the B&B cottages on site, more Gardens, The Orchards - All very accessible on good flat easy walking grounds, made this an excellent place to visit..

It is very popular for weddings and functions , we could see why..

Our most grateful thanks to the owners Kate and Simon, for making us feel so welcome and turning on the sunshine, we didn’t want to leave.

- Shirley - Tour Coordinator Leopold Probus

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Where miracles do happen NO two days are ever the same at Lort Smith Animal Hospital.

Lort Smith sees animals every day with a wide array of conditions, illnesses and injuries.

Some are horrific. Some are routine.

And some require specialist and complex life-saving operations.

One such special case is Coco, a five-year-old shih tzu mix and hero of Lort Smith’s current tax appeal.

Coco was found by her carer on the floor, panting heavily, with a large hump on her back and her back legs completely paralysed.

After a CT scan of her spine, Coco was diagnosed with intervertebral disc disease requiring immediate surgery if she was to ever walk again. Her carer, unable to afford the specialist orthopedic surgeon made the difficult decision to surrender Coco into Lort Smith’s care.

This is tragically common, and had Lort Smith not been able to take her in, perform the surgery, her carer would have sadly had to euthanise Coco.

Coco underwent surgery and this courageous little dog showed everyone her zest for life that couldn’t be beaten. After weeks of specialist physiotherapy, Lort Smith found Coco a wonderful home with Sherryn and mum, Leslie.

“I fell in love with her the moment I saw her,” said Leslie. “I’m 90 and I feel like Coco has added years to my life. She is my joy.”

When hearing what Coco went through,

Please donate and change the life of an animal like Coco at lortsmith.com/donate or call 9287 6419.

Coco, Lesley and Sherryn.

Leslie and Sherryn were astounded how far she’s come.

“I’m a dog lady,” Leslie said.

“I’ve loved and adored every dog …

but I’ve never had one as affectionate, obedient, as loving as this dog. I love her to bits.”

Lort Smith is dedicated to saving every life, no matter the cost. But they need

community support to continue making miracles happen.

Please donate and change the life of an animal like Coco at lortsmith.com/donate or call 9287 6419.

Lort Smith’s amazing gift IN the heart of North Melbourne, Lort Smith Animal Hospital treats more than 25,000 animals each year, providing world-class veterinary care to animals in need.

Recently, the hospital received an amazing gift of advanced imaging technology - a fluoroscopy machine - all thanks to a generous bequest from the late David and Judy Moate.

In comparison to a standard X-ray which produces one still image, a fluoroscope takes multiple images to create a moving picture for diagnosis. As the fluoroscope provides real-time imaging, it can also be used to diagnose breathing and swallowing problems. For procedures, animals do not need to be sedated, meaning they can be back on all four paws and with their carer sooner. This piece of technology is a rarity in veterinary medicine, with Lort Smith being one of only a handful in Australia.

The fluoroscope means Lort Smith can provide high quality care to animals which has only been possible because of the generosity of a bequest.

The late David and Judy Moate bequeathed $600,000 to Lort Smith via

their executor, Ms Maree Brann. Ms Brann chose Lort Smith particulary for their work in supporting people to care for their pets regardless of their circumstances, and their promise to never euthanise an animal capable of being rehomed.

This generous gift funded the fluoroscope itself, in addition to specialist training for the veterinary staff who use the machine.

Lort Smith is continuing to grow due to the support of many people in the community, and is opening a second site in Campbellfield in October. A purpose-built centre will provide even more affordable vet care for animals in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The site will include a vet clinic, adoption centre and a dog park, which will be named after the Moates.

With the support of others, Lort Smith can continue to provide world-class animal health care. By giving to Lort Smith our generous donors and those that leave a gift in their will like the Moates, make it possible to improve the health and happiness of animals and the people who care for them and retain the legacy that began with Louisa Lort Smith in 1936.

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