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April 2012 Issue Number 249
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International Women's Day at Haddon Around fifty-five fabulous women and a few special men celebrated International Women’s Day on Thursday 22nd March at Haddon Community House and provided some insights into the lives of some truly remarkable women in our area. The chair of the Haddon and District Community House, Glenn Mansell welcomed all to the evening and sincerely thanked the Golden Plains Shire for providing funding to support the holding of the event. Keynote speaker was Lynne McLennan, CEO of UFS Dispensaries, who spoke of her experiences with her involvement with many organisations and the importance of staying connected in our communities in maintaining health and wellbeing. Marc Eiden from the Ballarat ABC Open Project spoke of the workshops he is holding around Victoria in upskilling the community to undertake digital storytelling and provided examples of inspiring women's stories he had collected. Marc is running a number of workshops at the Haddon and District Community House soon. The Community House is also conducting a workshop with Marc at the Well in Smythesdale in a few weeks as well. Renowned local artist Pam Farey from Linton spoke of her life as an artist and in using mouth painting which she took up after she was no longer able to play sport due to her physical condition. Pam’s vibrant style of painting incorporates many varied topics including animals, humour, country themes and in more recent times, exotic subjects inspired by her travels overseas. The next speaker was Kay Reardon, a textile artist as well as a school teacher at Mt Clear who brought along a beautiful display of her creations and showed examples of her wonderful work with dyeing fabrics to the crowd . She relayed how this work had changed her life. Kay demonstrated how she uses special dyes to make these wonderful creations and she runs workshops in these techniques. There will be one of Kay’s workshops on May 6th at the Community House and a free mini workshop for all the family to enjoy at the Famil Fiesta Fun Day on Sunday the 22nd April at 11 am till Next presenter Eve Hay has taken a desire to try to make a difference to help save our koalas and is very passionate about her project “Up Where They Belong”. Eve is trying to promote the planting of suitable koala habitat on private lands to help bring back and protect the endangered koala population in local Ballarat areas. She inspired us all to plant koala friendly trees and to understand how fragile the environment is for these animals. And the last speaker for the evening was Karen Pohlner who is an amazing woman who has made it her life’s work to help sick and injured animals of all kinds at her Wala Animal Sanctuary. The animals are rescued and supported with no funding and Karen is constantly fundraising to be able to purchase food and medical supplies. We were delighted by her tales of her successes and felt for her in her description of some of the losses. The proceeds from the evening were donated to Karen’s cause. Our local “Piano Man” Terry Clark provided some wonderful music during the evening. Terry is a wonderful piano teacher who lives in the district and conducts private lessons. The night was a wonderful opportunity to meet other local women or catch up with those that you know and this is an annual event so don’t miss out next year! More pictures on page
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Visit www.hchouse.org to see the Woady Herald in full colour CONTENTS International Women’s Evening, Haddon
Woady Herald information,. Snippets from Clare Beacham, the Well, Smythesdale More Photos IWD, Haddon
Haddon History Lions Club News and Wood Sales, ‘Bad Ride’ information, ‘Froth and Bubble’ Family Fiesta, Piggoreet Walk, Haddon CFA Auxiliary Stall Anzac Day, Little Woady’s Sessions, Fire Ready Community Grants Haddon Community House Program Learn Local latest courses at Haddon Community House Golden Plains Art Trail -photo, Smythesdale Market, “Up Where We Belong” Project - tree planting, Skipton Photographic Show information Million Paws Walk; RSPCA, Ararat Heritage Project, Are You Interested in Fishing?, Smythesdale Pony Club Horse Trials, Clunes Booktown Festival Hocking Stuart advertisement Cookery Nook Fun Corner Local Community Groups Directory Community Notice Board Trades & Services What, Where & When; Golden Plains Regional Library information, Golden Connections, Shire Office locations, Netball information
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April 2012 End of Fire Restrictions The Fire Danger Period (Fire Restrictions) will end at 1am on Monday the 2nd of April for Golden Plains Shire. FREE Hearing Screenings On Friday 13th April Australian Hearing will hold a free hearing screening day for pensioners at The Well, Smythesdale. To book in for a screening contact Clare at The Well on ph. 5321 1500. ARE YOU AN EASTER CHOCOHOLIC?? Here are some tips to avoid overindulging at Easter: According to the Director of Food & Nutrition Australia a healthy snack size is up to 600kj - in Easter Egg terms that's 2.5 Red Tulip Caramel eggs or 3.9 Mars Mini Eggs! - Healthier options: Choose dark chocolate Easter Eggs or Bunnies at least 70% cocoa is best as it will leave you satisfied with smaller portions. · Increase your activity levels over the Easter break and throughout April: - Organise an outdoor Easter egg hunt for the kids; - Go for a bike ride along the Ballarat Skipton Rail Trail; - Join an organised walk like the Piggoreet to Grand Trunk Walking Trail on 22nd April, or a Trailblazers Walk on 5th April & 3rd May. Clare Beacham
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International Women’s Day (cont from page one)
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International Women’s Day Celebrations (continued from page 1)
Photos from top left clockwise: Special guest speaker Lynne McLennan. Chairperson Glenn Mansell introducing Eve Hay(Up Where We Belong Project). Pancakes for supper ; the Pancake Kitchen cooked up the scrumptious fare! Free pampering hand sessions were provided by the delightful Body Shop representative Abbey. Karen Pohlner speaks passionately about her life's work at the Wala Animal Sanctuary.
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Haddon History
April 2012
Compiled from information kindly provided by Laurie Moore
The Herald has been provided with some very interesting historical information about Haddon which we will be bringing to you over a number of issues. A big thank you to Laurie Moore for compiling this information. Haddon in 1851 as described by Patrick McGrath “When gold was first discovered, it was open forest, timbered with white gums, mess mate, stringy bark and peppermint with occasional specimens of blackwood which was also called lightwood and cherry tree and sheoak and the Woady Yaloak in those days was a picturesque stream in which black fish and eels abounded, wild fowl haunted the pools, kangaroos, emus and wild turkey roamed through the forest. It was a scene of silven beauty, soon to be sadly disfigured by the sludge and heaps of the mines, which the magic of the gold discoveries opened up along the creek and tributaries.” Haddon in July 1871 as described by Sergeant Wigmore: Haddon “is composed almost exclusively of a mining community, together with Publicans, Storekeepers and Tradesmen necessarily attendant. The immediate neighbourhood comprises a number of farms, under cultivation, to the extent of , exclusive of pastures, some five or six hundred acres. The Sergeant learns that mining operations have been carried on in Haddon and Sago Hill, the latter at an earlier date than the former, for the past six years. In the past two years, this industry has been considerably developed and the number of miners considerably increased. The mining is alluvial. In the township (considered as such) there are four claims, and within two miles, two other claims, exclusive of whims. The Sergeant computes the number of miners to about five hundred, and when the shaft of the Trunk Lead is bottomed, will be considerably increased. In the Township of Haddon are seven licensees under the Wine, Beer and Spirit Statute, to suit 5 public houses, 1 beer shop (soon to be changed into a public house proper) and 1 Grens License. Within two miles from the Reform Cos claim are nine more licensed houses. Sgt Wigmore estimates the population of Haddon, taking the Reform as a centre, with a radius of three miles, to be about three thousand, and taking into consideration the migratory nature of the people, and that a considerable number of the employees at the claims are young unmarried men lodging at the various public houses, they have as a rule, been orderly, but exceptions no doubt occur? Sgt Wigmore has been mindful of the Superintendent’s injunction of being reticent in the matter.” The Ballarat Star, Saturday 14 March 1874 The question of the employment of Chinese miners has arisen at Haddon, in connection with the No.1 tribute of the Reform Company at that place. A letter publicised in another column shows that the success of the tribute is clearly due to the steady work of the Chinese, who for more than a year have been content to receive small wages. Now that prospects have improved, the Haddon Miners’ Association objects to the No. 1 shaft being re-let to the Chinese, and is offering to pay the engine driver’s wages if they will strike. It seems even to be feared that violence may be used, following the example set at Clunes. To most persons it will appear that as the Chinese worked faithfully when Europeans would not, the Chinese are fairly entitled to share in the better prospects, and the Miners’ Association will do well to refrain from improper interference if its members wish to keep out of trouble, as a second edition of the Clunes business cannot be allowed. It is due to the engine-drivers to say that they have declined to desert their work. To The Editor of the Star Sir—To show with what cruelty and unfairness the Chinese are treated by Englishmen, I send you a letter addressed to our engine-drivers at No. 1 Tribute, Reform Company, by the president of the Haddon Mining Association; a like letter has been sent to our two other engine-drivers. Now, for two years past myself and partners have worked this claim. When we began no Europeans would work it, it was too poor. We have kept the 160 Chinese at work and have given constant employment to fifteen Europeans I at full wages, besides wood-carters, smiths, &c. During the first year the earnings of our Chinese people did not average ten shillings a week; last year the claim paid better, and the wages averaged twenty-five shillings. We have spent a large amount in dead-work and timber, and we paid a large percentage to the Reform Company. All the money we got out of the claim has been freely spent in the neighbour-hood among the storekeepers; in fact, the Englishmen have gained more than we have out of the concern. A very large amount of gold has been added to the wealth of the district, which, but for our enterprise, would be in the earth still. Europeans were afraid to tackle the mine, but we braved all the risk. And now, when we may expect a little return, an attempt is made to ruin us, to throw 130 of us out of employment, besides our European workmen. To the credit of our engine-drivers, they have refused to act as the president of the Haddon Association proposes, but we have good reason to fear that open violence will be attempted. We have always acted fairly with the Europeans and have been on the most friendly I terms with them. We would think ourselves to be. We very low and very bad if we tried to injure them by trying to induce their servants to leave them. We ask you and the enlightened Press of the colony to support us, and we confidently expect every lover of fair-play and hater of injustice will do the same, - Yours Bak Hap, Haddon. Henry Hill, Superintendent of Police at Ballarat was asked to investigate the possibility of a disturbance. He visited the Smythesdale and Haddon areas and, after speaking with Sergeant Hugh Wigmore at Smythesdale, found that “all was quiet.” This story provides an insight into the dangers of the times.. Young John Clarke held up in 1854 The rush for gold in 1851 and the subsequent movement of farm workers to the fields left young John Clarke and his father David to look after the sheep at Buangor. They had just purchased the property in partnership with Colin Campbell. The following story outlines events in 1854. Shortly after, David Clarke and young John moved to Piggoreet West, formerly owned by Francis Ormond. The story shows another side of local history—that life was not only hard, but was also uncertain. Life and property could be threatened by people on the road and in the home. Hold ups on the road were very common as bushrangers preyed on
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travellers coming from the gold fields. However, holding up a homestead and all the workers was not common. Captain Melville (Frank McCallum) had held up Kuruk Kuruk homestead o 18 December 1852. He not only locked up the workers, but organised a dinner party and entertainment before leaving. This style of hold up was later copied by the bushrangers of the 1860s, the O’Meally and Hall gang and the Kelly gang being notable examples. The Story “One morning, in 18545, just as day was breaking, young John Clark, who was then about 18, was riding out about three miles from the home station, when he was bailed up by a man wearing the Tasmanian blue jumper, which was the universal dress in those days. He pulled up and entered into conversation and—found himself looking down the barrel of a big horse pistol” “He was forced to dismount and, on the stranger giving a whistle, another man jumped out of the scrub about twenty yards away, armed with two guns. Mr Clarke was then searched and bound. The bushrangers assumed he was taking some <1800 to the bank for sheep sold a few days previously. He was led back into the bush and tied up and gagged.” “After waiting a few minutes he worked himself loose, only to find his captors were planted watching him. Again he was tied up and left. After waiting, he again endeavoured to get loose, and found that the bushrangers had left his knife in his breast pocket. He managed to work it into his mouth, get it open and cut himself loose. He had just put on his boots, which the men had taken off, and was preparing to make a dash for liberty, when he hear “Bail up You ——,” and on looking round found that his captors were lying in the long Kangaroo grass, covering him with their guns.” “One of the bushrangers now wanted to shoot him right out, but the other one overruled him, and they compromised by tying a knot round every joint in his body and slinging him, hammock fashion, in one of those low spreading red gums which grow around Buangor. They left him suspended, with his feet tied to one limb, and his hands to another, and went in to the home station.” “Travellers were frequent along the main road which passed close to the Buangor Homestead. On Mr Clark, snr, getting a message that he was wanted, he went out and found two travellers wanting the usual pannikin of flour. He went into the store room, and one of the travellers with him. He put his head into the bin for the flour and when he looked up there was a pistol at his ear, and he was promptly tied up, and also the women folks.” “As the men on the station came down for their day’s orders, the man who was standing on the verandah would say, “ Do you want to see Mr. Clark, He is in the store?” As soon as they stepped in the other bushranger, who was behind the door, would clap a pistol to their head. By this means, fourteen were tied up.” “After making the cook give them a good meal, and ransacking the homestead, one of them rode out and brought in young John Clarke, who by this time was in desperate agony from the position in which he had been left hanging. He was brought into the homestead, and as he had given the most trouble, he was made to climb up on a 10 ton pile of flour, and had his hands again tied to the rafters.” By this time it was afternoon, and the robbers then departed, taking horses and all the firearms. They left the cook to let the captives loose, but had forced him to drink so much whisky that he fell down at the store door, and all he could do was to look through the cat hole.” “ The captives soon got loose, however, and the overseer, a young Irishman, set off in pursuit. He borrowed an old flint pistol at Mawallock, and as the robbers were seen heading for Ercildoune set off to warn Mr Learmonth.” “He had just arrived there and Mr Learmonth was gathering up his men when the bushrangers were seen riding up. The overseer jumped on his horse and dashed out to meet them. He rode up to them and attempted to fire his pistol, which failed to go off. One of the bushrangers fired just as the overseer’s horse threw up his head. The horse was shot dead, but the bushrangers’ horses threw off their riders who made into Mount Misery, which was then surrounded by Mr Learmonth’s men, and one of the men was captured. He was to have been tried at Castlemaine but broke gaol.” More historical information next month.
THE ANNUAL WALA SHOPPING TRIP IS ON AGAIN! Saturday May 5th Planning to visit Fields Knitwear, Five Star Direct, Homy Ped, Natio, Sirrico, Bonds, Richmond Chocolates, Dianna Ferrari, Le Von Lingerie, Ginger Tree, Linen Factory subject to change). Cost: $40.00 includes morning tea and picnic lunch. Bring some small change for raffles! Get together and help this great cause and have a great day out too! Ring Kaz; 0409 137323 or email her at mickeykaz@hotmail.com to book your seat now! Stampin Up Craft Fundraiser for Wala is on Saturday 21st April at Haddon Community House. Lunch (Pancake Kitchen) and all craft supplies included! Lunch at 12 pm with ‘crafting’ at 1 pm. Cost only $20.00! Book now on 0409 137323 for catering and ordering of craft supplies. Super fun!!! Page 6
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Haddon Lions Club Notes Welcome to our Club’s first bulletin for 2012. I hope all our members and readers had a happy and safe Xmas and New Year. The Club closed a very successful year with a Xmas Dinner at the Cattle Yards Inn, Ballarat on Wednesday, December 14 where we had a very enjoyable meal and night, and reflected on our successes over the year. There were various fund-raisers held, most of which were successful, in particular our annual November White Elephant Sale which was one of the best ever. All these fund – raisers enabled the Club to return to the community in the form of donations a total of $13000. Our first major project for the year was our annual Australia Day Breakfast held at the Lions Hall and Park and turned out to be the biggest and best ever held. Some of our patrons had to wait up to half an hour for their meal due to the line-up but all took it in good part, realising that total attendance was huge. Lions and helpers worked tirelessly and unceasingly from 6.30 a.m. until 11 a.m. and it was estimated that between the designated meal times of 7.30 till 9 we served approx. 300 meals. All who assisted with the catering in some way are sincerely thanked for a job well done. Highlights of the Breakfast were arrivals of our regular customers, the Ballarat Vintage Car Club and two newcomers, the Ballarat BMW Club and the Ballarat Morris Minor Club which gave other breakfast patrons much pleasure looking over some wonderful cars. During the Breakfast, after the National Anthem and the welcoming speech by our President, Lion Greg Crick, Lions Zone 4 Chairman, Lion Maureen Thorpe of Buninyong-Mt Helen Lions Club (and former Haddon member and resident) presented three very worthy recipients with Children of Courage Awards. Unfortunately, due to the large crowd some guests waiting outside were unable hear the presentations but, as mentioned before, the attendance was outstanding. Representatives from the Righteous Pups (dogs who help autistic children) also attended and mingled with the crowd with two beautiful examples of their efforts, and the dogs won the hearts of all who met them. The Club’s thanks must also go to the Haddon Community Band which gave its usual stirring concert from the sound shell stage – same time next year, folks! On Wednesday, February 22 the Club held its first Dinner Meeting of the year with a pizza meal at the Ballarat Airport after having had a fascinating look at the helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft based at the airport for the current fire season, in particular the huge Erickson Air Crane helicopter brought out from USA for the season. The pilot of the Air Crane, Geoff Shelton gave us an excellent rundown on the performance capabilities of the aircraft, complete with videos, and Lions were able to enter the Air Crane cockpit and gaze in awe at the controls. The whole evening was one of the most interesting ever attended and many thanks are due to Geoff for his time and Lion Chris Rigg and his son CFA Officer Wayne for organising the night. At our last business meeting held on Wednesday, March 14, as a result of an urgent request from our District Governor, it was decided to donate $2000 to the Flood Crisis Appeal. Our next Dinner Meeting will have been held on Wednesday, March 28 where we are to have the pleasure of inspecting the engineering works of Harrybilt P/L – full details next bulletin.
HADDON LIONS CLUB WOOD SALES DRY FIRE WOOD FOR SALE SUPPLY OF WIRE CUT PRICE ON APPLICATION CONTACT CHRIS RIGG ON 5342 4800
Haddon Lions Market Fair Update The market fair is usually held in autumn every year but will this year be postponed to later date. The new date will be advised as soon as known. Watch this space! Froth and Bubble The Crafts Council of Ballarat celebrating twenty years at the Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage with an exhibition of new work by their members at the Gold Museum, Sovereign Hill. Runs till Sunday 27 May 2012. Open from 9.30 am till 5.30 pm. Entry price to Gold Museum. Contact: Christine Grant (president) Crafts Council Phone 0353371107. Website: www.sovereignhill.com.au/ Email: goldmuseum@sovereignhill.com.au/museum
The ‘Bad Ride’ The Ballarat Autumn Day (BAD) Ride began in 1990 with eighty three cyclists cycling from Ballarat to Lal Lal Falls and back. Since then it has grown to be a very popular annual event, with over 1,000 cyclists from all around Victoria coming to Ballarat on the first Sunday in May to enjoy the scenic cycling opportunities that abound around Ballarat. One of the most popular features of this ride is that a different route is featured each year, while the different ride lengths cater for all levels of cyclists. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, 6th May 2012, and will feature choices of 25km, 50km or 100 km routes in the southwest area of Ballarat, with all rides stopping for lunch at the Haddon Community House. It’s a great event for families and to encourage family participation, this year children (accompanied by parent/s) will ride free on the shortest (25km) ride. The 25km ride will start at 10.15am from the Haddon Community House, Photo and story courtesy of Barbara Hars Northern Community Centre, while the longer rides commence at 9am at the Pleasant Street Primary School, corner of Pleasant Street and Wendouree Parade, Ballarat. All rides finish at the same venue they started from. Entries can be registered on-line at www.badride.com.au, or taken on the day at the starting location. Cycling is a great way to get fit, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new friends. Dust off your bikes and come along! To celebrate the completion of the rides there will be music and food stalls at Pleasant Street Primary School.
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FAMILY FIESTA IN OUR BACKYARD AT HADDON RECREATION HALL AND OVAL AMENDED DATE SUNDAY APRIL 22nd 2012 COME JOIN THE FAMILY PARTY FREE GAMES AND FUN!
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2012 Piggoreet to Grand Trunk Walking Trail At only $10 per head for a fully conducted walk, interesting tales and entertaining company. We meet at The Courthouse at 9:30 am on Sunday the 22nd of April 2012. Wear sensible, comfortable walking shoes and apparel. Lunch: B.Y.O. food and drinks (items can be transported for you). Morning and afternoon tea provided at The Courthouse. Tea and coffee available at lunchtime. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL. Contact Margaret: 5342 8418. Book now and don't be disappointed.
FREE FAMILY EVENT FOOD, DRINKS & GAMES STARTING FROM 11 AM CRAFTING - FUN DYEING - SUITABLE ALL AGES 11 AM - 12.30 PM BADGE MAKING AUSKICK 12 - 1.30 PM BADMINTON DEMO AND LEARN TO PLAY TAEKWONDO DEMONSTATION COME TRY!
The Haddon Rural Fire Brigade Auxiliary Stall
When Wednesday 2nd of May 2012. Venue The Haddon CFA shed. 3.00pm to 4.00pm
FOR ALL THE FAMILY YARD PARTY GAMES
A variety of items will be for sale
JUMPING CASTLE
Come and support this fundraising effort
WATCH FOR THE FLYERS!
at great prices. for the Haddon Rural Fire Brigade.
5 NOW OPEN 5 DAYS A WEEK WEDNESDAYS TO SUNDAYS
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April 2012 For the Fallen by Robert Laurence Binyon With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea. Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit, Fallen in the cause of the free. Solemn the drums thrill; Death august and royal Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres, There is music in the midst of desolation And a glory that shines upon our tears.
In Flanders Fields In most ceremonies of remembrance there is a reading of an appropriate poem designed to help the listener understand the experiences of service people and their relatives in wartime.
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place: and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago. We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. The poem was written by a Canadian Medical Corps doctor, Major John McCrae, who was serving with a Field Artillery Brigade in Ypres. The death of one of his friends in May 1915, buried in the cemetery outside his dressing station, affected him severely and he wrote his poem as a way of expressing his anguish at the loss. He was dissatisfied with the poem when he finished it and threw it away but one of his fellow officers retrieved it and was so moved that he sent to the media in London, where it was published by Punch on 8 December 1915. Its simple but evocative encapsulation of the horror of the trenches has made it the most famous of the war poems. www.army.gov.au
Little Woady’s Program Little Woady’s program for preschool aged children(0-5 years) and their parent/carer held at the Northern Community Centre, Haddon. Little Woady’s Storytime - Friday 20th April, 4th, 18th May, June 1st, 15th and 29th. Time: 9.30 - 10.00 am. Cost: Free Branch Into Music Sessions Sessions delivered by music teacher Anne Belcher. Dates: Fridays April 27th., May 11th., 25th., June 8th & 22nd. Time: 9.30 - 10.00 am. Cost: Gold coin donation per child. Places strictly limited, bookings essential (maximum 12 children per class). Bookings will initially be taken for one session per child. RSVP one week prior to session to reserve your place. Contact Belinda Hynes, Community Wellbeing Officer on 5342 7000 for more information.
They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted; They fell with their faces to the foe. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. They mingle not with their laughing comrades again; They sit no more at familiar tables of home; They have no lot in our labour of the day-time; They sleep beyond England's foam. But where our desires are and our hopes profound, Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight, To the innermost heart of their own land they are known As the stars are known to the Night; As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust, Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain; As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness, To the end, to the end, they remain. The Fire Ready Communities Grants Program The Fire Ready Communities Grants Program aims to fund local solutions that help high risk bushfire prone communities be safer and better prepared. Funding provides an opportunity for communities to: think about the local environment and understand the risks; understand their own capacity to respond and recover from bushfire; understand the risks and plan to strengthen their response and recovery and find local solutions. Eligibility: There are 52 communities (see guidelines on website) that have been identified in high-risk bushfire prone areas that are a priority of the program. Other communities facing potential bushfire threats can discuss project ideas with a DPCD Regional Team representative. Your centre may be located in a high fire risk area and the community may be interested in developing an application in partnership with another organisation. Funding range of grant: There are two categories available: - Community Safety projects up to $30,000 - Community Network projects up to $100,000. Open Dates: The program is open for applications of an ongoing basis. Guidelines and expression of interest forms are available contact: Cath Peterson| Manager Community Participation Programs Community Development Department of Planning and Community Development Level 13, 1 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000 www.dpcd.vic.gov.au
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April 2012 396 Sago Hill Road, Haddon 3351 5342 7050 Fax 5342 7013 Office Open Tuesday- Friday 10.00 - 3.30 pm coordinator@hchouse.org
COMPUTERS COURSES - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS ~ Wednesdays - $55.00 PLUS $55.00 amenities fee (Concession $90.00) .Mornings from 9.30 am till 12.30 pm and evenings 7pm - 10 pm. Duration 8 weeks. BEYOND BASIC COMPUTERS ~ A program for those with some knowledge beyond total beginner’s. Monday mornings 9.30 am -12 pm (8 week course). Tuesday mornings 10 - 1pm. (7 week course). INTRODUCTION TO PUBLISHER & POWERPOINT - Monday afternoons from 1 pm till 4 pm (7 weeks).$50.00 PLUS $50.00 amenities fee. (Concession $80.00) per 7 weeks program x 3 hours per week. N.B. Please phone if you require different times for any computer courses listed. Other days/dates will be available, please check with the House and see the autumn course program out now! For all computer classes casual attendance enquiries are welcome, cost $16.00 per session, dependant upon availability. Get started with MS Excel and MS Outlook classes available. INTRODUCTION TO MYOB - May 3rd - 24th. 10 ~ 2 pm, Thursdays, 5 sessions. $100.00/$80.00 concession. ABC OPEN PROJECT FREE SESSIONS - May 4th, 1pm 3pm. Learn how to take photos for these projects and learn how to do basic edits and upload to online and using Flickr. INTRODUCTION TO CHILDCARE SERVICES - Course for exploring the requirements of working in childcare. INTRODUCTION TO HAIRDRESSING - Fabulous course on hairdressing covering cuts, layers to colours and foils! Planning and scheduling for next course currently underway. Cost $130.00 INTRODUCTION TO BEAUTY SERVICES - Interested in beauty and nails? Then learn from practical sessions in makeup and beauty services. INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR DESIGN - Have you always liked decorating? Do you need help with knowing what goes with what and where. This course will help you and maybe kick start a career with a professional designer. ACCREDITED COURSES: Certificates will be issued to successful applicants. COMBINED LEVEL 2/CPR ~ Evening courses are over 2 weeks- 6 pm to 9 pm or Saturday (1 day), 9 am to 5 pm.. CPR is the first 3 hours of the course (CPR only costs $70.00). We need 10 participants to organise and run this course. Course cost $130.00 for full course. FOOD HANDLER’S COURSE - In-house Friday 4th May. Follow Workplace Hygiene Procedures/Food Safety Level I $111.00 (or you can study online for less). Let us know of your groups requirements. We need 7 to run this course in house or use the online option solo. CERTIFICATE II IN HAIRDRESSING and CERTIFICATE II IN BEAUTY SERVICES - Get accredited certificates - you must ring to express interest. CERTIFICATE II IN CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT - Being considered for Mondays or Fridays - but other days maybe available - phone to express interest. TELSTRA CONNECTED SENIORS PROGRAM SEE PAGE 11 for details or pick up the latest program.
CERTIFICATE II IN APPLIED FASHION DESIGN - Fridays 10 am - 4 pm. Date TBA when sufficient student numbers. Some of the other courses on offer include: FUNKY FABRICS -May 6th -10 am - 2 pm. Learn quick & easy dyeing method for items from socks, ribbons, laces to t-shirts. Great fun!!! PATCHWORK/ SEWING CLASSES - Your choice of 5 quilt patterns suitable for beginners to advanced are available or your own choice of pattern along with sewing classes with your choice of project. Sessions organsed on Wednesdays. CHEESEMAKING - Feta & Yoghurt and Brie & Quark. Book early! YOGA and TAI CHI courses will begin soon. COOKING CHINESE - for 4 weeks beginning 26th April OPERATING A CHAINSAW - April 27th, 28th & 29th fantastic course with Eric Cahill from Creswick Forestry. Cost $135.00 -$15.00 Discount for second family member). NEW - Beautiful Beaded Flowers - May 22nd- 1-3pm CHILDREN & FAMILIES Haddon Playgroup, in 2012 will meet on Friday mornings 10.30 - 12pm. $3.00 per family. New memberships available. Little Woady’s Storytime ~ Friday mornings 9.30 am till 10am, 20th April, 4th, 18th May, June 1st, 15th and 29th. These sessions are free for pre school aged children. Little Woady’s Branch Into Music - Sessions held 27th April, 11th & 25th May, June 8th & 22nd. Places are strictly limited (12 max) for these sessions and you will need to book one week in advance for these events. Gold coin donation. PUBLIC SERVICES Public Internet and computer access@ $3 per hour Printing - Colour $3 per page, mono $1.00 per page Photocopying (double sided)A4 30 cents, A3 50 cents Laminating A4 $1.50, A3 $2.50 Binding A4 $3.00 for up to 30 pages. Fax Service $2.00 first page, $1.00 additional pages local and interstate, international p.o.a. Library/Book Swap, including a large variety of large print and talking books, videos, dvd’s. Drop in centre (all welcome). Help yourself to coffee and tea, donations very welcome. Woady Yaloak Herald . Free classifieds and affordable advertising. Your local community newsletter. Greeting Card Sales - See cards at front desk. Information & Referral Volunteer placements - the house is keen for volunteers, please phone for details. EFTPOS & CREDIT CARD FACILITIES AVAILABLE People of all abilities are welcome at Haddon & District Community House. We acknowledge the ongoing support of Adult & Community Education & the Department of Planning and Community Development.
The Haddon and District Community House aims to provide a variety of educational , social and recreational activities to suit a range of tastes and interests. Whilst all efforts are made to proceed with advertised activities it is sometimes not possible if enrolments do not generate the funds required to cover the costs of tutors and room hire. Do you have some time to spare and would like to help out your community? The House is seeking volunteers to help out with day to day tasks and activities. There are a range of tasks that will suit an array of skills and abilities and we love a friendly face! We offer training and support. Call 5342 7050 for information .
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Learn Local in 2012
April 2012
New Term 2 Course Brochure out soon!
EXCITING NEW COURSES ~ INCLUDING MORE CERTIFICATE COURSES BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! TELSTRA CONNECTED SENIORS PROGRAM FREE SESSIONS - BOOK NOW - MAXIMUM CLASS 8 Intro to Mobile Phones; April 17th and 24th, May 1st; 10 - 12 pm . Intro to Texting May 8th. May 15th; Shopping and Banking Online. May 22nd and May 29th; Personalising Your Mobile. You don’t have to have a Telstra phone, these sessions are geared to help you with your phone and they are FREE! So ring to book now as we are limited to 8 people a session. We also have Introduction sessions to Internet starting on April 26th and May 3rd. Introduction to Email; May 10th, 17th, 24th and Creating Your Own Web Page; May 31st. Other dates will be available for these sessions. Also a ‘Photo Sharing and Other Attachments’ session will be held on May 11th at 1 pm - 3.30 pm. Most Term 2 courses begin in the new school term around the week of the 23rd of April. Some fantastic courses are on offer including new ones and our popular courses such as the “Introduction to Hairdressing” course will return. This course goes beyond the basics of hair care, including basic styling and cutting techniques. You will learn skills in how to cut and style men's, ladies and children's hair, also braiding, special occasion styles, blow waving, perming, how to apply foils. You will also gain knowledge of OHS, customer service, and good work practices and much more. It is a pathway to further studies in Certificate II in Hairdressing and/or Certificate II in Beauty Services and we now have those Certificate courses on offer at the Community House beginning in term 2 as well! You can undertake an Introduction course and then move on in to a Certificate course in the next term providing we have sufficient numbers to conduct them. A very popular new course in Term 1 was the “Introduction to Beauty Services.” We had eight students who have had a great time in learning about a variety of beauty services such as make-up, how to apply; product knowledge, hygienic preparation, contouring and framing the face. The class also includes how to do a manicure & pedicure and more. This course can lead to further studies in Certificate II in Make-up Services or Certificate III in Beauty Services, Certificate II in Nail Technology. Just phone to book in now as class numbers are strictly limited. Introduction skills classes are limited to 6 participants so you must book early. The Certificate courses require maximum numbers of approximately 8 to 10 students for commencement. There are great benefits to doing these courses at the Haddon and District Community House with small class sizes and the individual attention that larger organisations just cannot provide. Our tutors are industry trained and want to help you enjoy and succeed in your chosen course. If you wish to undertake a Certificate course you will need to phone the house to book and then when minimum student numbers are reached we will organise an appointment for you to assess your eligibility for funding assistance. There are a number of options and you will be assisted in every way they can to make it possible for you to be able to afford to undertake the training you desire. So don’t wait, call us now and kick start that career. The Introduction to Interior Design is another exciting course and will be conducted over several weeks that will cover basic interior design principles. The course is expected to cover learning about affordable styling, colour matching & selection, rug placement & accessories, workplace communication, visual design components, decoration products, retail displays, research, how to analyse and apply colour, advise customers, recommend home and home improvement products and services, customer relations, OHS. Pathways will be discussed in this course to certificate studies or positions as interiors retail sales assistant, or an assistant in an interior decoration consultancy. Introduction to Childcare Services course will begin this term that can lead to a Certificate III in Children's Services course if you wish to participate. This is a great opportunity to see if a career in children’s services is right for you before you commit to the long Certificate course. The course will provide an overview to those who are interested in childcare and may like to undertake work in the childcare services setting. And as the centre has within ECKA who provide three and four year old kindergarten and occasional childcare we have a perfect environment to present great study and first hand experience for students. Another totally new course will be “Using Social Media to Grow Your Business.” This introduction to Social Media Marketing course will introduce the advantages and disadvantages of social media marketing and how to plan a social media marketing strategy. It will introduce the main social media tools & how they work, how to set up and develop a business blog, the do's and don'ts with social media marketing. We will look at Facebook as free advertising to promote and market your business. Using Twitter, YouTube, Linkedin, and learning how to integrate your marketing strategy for community building & engaging. Beginning this term as well is a course called “Grow Your Work and Life Skills”, for those who have been out of the workforce for some time or who have not been able to get work. It will encompass resume writing, interview techniques and skills, communication skills, personal grooming, self esteem and confidence building, motivation and goal setting. The Autumn Course Guide is available now and provides more detailed information about courses on offer and enrolment information. You can pick up a copy by visiting us at 396 Sago Hill Road, Haddon or ringing 5342 7040. Office hours generally are from 10 am to 4 pm, Tuesday through Friday.
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Woady Yaloak HERALD ~ Your Local Connection Golden Plains Art Trail 2012 The Woady Yaloak Historical Society Members provided a delightful addition to the Golden Plains Arts Trail 24th and 25th of April by dressing in historical costumes during the weekend at the “Well” Smythesdale.
Photograph from left to right: Seated: Diane Moylan, Rosemary Angus, Kath Bellette. Standing: Pauline Riches, Val Tudbull, Margaret Roberts. Period costumes were made by Pauline Richies. “Up Where We Belong Project” In addition to our previous articles in the past few issues here is some very information about suitable tree plantings. The koala diet relies on particular gum leaves and you can help by planting these trees listed below: For locations in the Ballarat suitable trees are: Primary: E. viminalis viminalis Mana gum E. camaaldulensis River Red Gum E. globules globules Tasmanian Blue Gum Secondary: E. viminalis cynetensis Rough-barked Mana Gum E. oblique Messmate E. baxteri Brown Stringybark E. melliodora Yellow Box Supplementary: E. aromaphloia Scent Gum E. dives Broad-leaved Peppermint E. ovate Swamp Gum E. radiate Narrow-leaved Peppermint E. rubida Candlebark Check with your local nursery about the best trees to be planted in your local area and endeavour to plant some trees on your property now. Trees are our life and our beautiful koalas life depends on the right ones so please HELP THEM and plant some of these trees on your property now!
April 2012 Smythesdale Market Day
The Smythesdale town square was the venue for the February 2012 Market Day. Although the day was hot and windy, visitors browsed through the stalls which included a range of goods for sale such as children’s toys and games, interesting secondhand books and goods, saddlery, plants, bric-a-brac, oils, soap, jams and even peanut butter. The local CFA offered a tasty sausage sizzle for the crowd. The next Smythesdale Market Day will be held Sunday 27th May. 2012
Skipton Photographic Show The Skipton Progress Association will be holding it's 7th Annual Photographic Show on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th of May in the Skipton Mechanics Hall. Each year this event attracts entries from all over Victoria and even from interstate as photography has become something that all ages can participate in. There will be the usual three sections; Open, Novice and Youth, up to 16 years. The eight categories will be; Pictorial, Creatures, Creative/Experimental, Photojournalism, Landscape/Seascape, People/Portrait, Skipton Buildings/Scenery and Still Life, so lots to choose from. Anyone wishing to be on the mailing list to receive schedules and entry forms to please contact Val Day on; phone 03 53402336 or email daisydazed@hotmail.com Everyone on the mailing list will be receiving their copies shortly. Happy snapping!
Val Day – Skipton Progress Association
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Woady Yaloak HERALD ~ Your Local Connection Give your pooch a real treat by taking them along to the largest event on RSPCA Ballarat's canine calendar. The RSPCA invite you and your pooch to join in the RSPCA Million Paws Walk to be held at Victoria Park at 10.00am on Sunday 20th May. Pre-register for the event online and save with discounts on all tickets sold prior to 10 May. Ballarat's 5km Walk is a flat gravel path so it is suitable for people of all ages, including those with pushers. So grab your lead, attach your pooch and come along. In addition to the Walk, this exciting event also includes food and refreshments, dog demonstrations and competitions. Funds raised through Walk registrations, merchandise sales and online fundraising will go towards RSPCA programs, adoption, veterinarian services, campaigns, and our Inspectorate. Walk location: On day registration: Walk commences: Event concludes:
April 2012 Ararat Heritage Festival The recently formed Ararat Heritage Group have planned and are presenting their first heritage weekend on May 26th & 27th. The weekend is shaping up to be a very interesting couple of days. Some of the highlights include a grizzly cemetery tour, and even a night time tour of J WARD, not to mention the rich rail heritage of Ararat from 1875! See below for more details.
Victoria Park, Ballarat 9.00 am 10.00 am Early afternoon
Regional Entry Fees Early Bird (pre 10th May) After 10th May Adult $10 $15 Child (under 16) $6 $8 Family (2A, 2C) $20 $25 Concession $6 $8
www.millionpawswalk.com.au
Smythesdale Pony Club Horse Trials Pony Club Grades 1 to 5 and Open Grades 1 to 4 Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th April 2012 At the Woady Yaloak Equestrian Centre (WYEC) Glenelg Hwy Smythesdale Enquiries: Anni - 0427 424 411 or Roz – 5342 0024 or E-mail - lonie@ceinternet.com.au Contact on the day: Shane - 0429 204 432 Roz – 0427 678 150 Entries Close: Thursday 19th April 2012 Are you interested in Fishing? Following interest from a number of fishing people in the area, an invitation is extended to meet with a view to getting together socially to share fishing stories, information, tips etc.. Open to people with or without boats, fishing in the sea or inland. A meeting will be held at Haddon & District Community House on a date in May - to be advised. Please contact Helen for details. All Welcome! Tea and coffee provided. Contact Helen Wade, 5342 4764 or Mobile 0419 230 300
Clunes Booktown Festival Booklovers will find Australia’s largest collection of rare, out of print and second hand books at the annual Clunes Booktown Festival event May 5th and 6th. Over sixty booksellers will gather in Clunes turning it into a European style book town. Visitors can enjoy free Writers' Talks, street theatre, the Australia Fair Grand Concert Street Organ, wine, food, live music, a special Children's, ‘Booktown’ and have the opportunity to engage with guest writers, including historian Geoffrey Blainey, Tim Fischer, Peter Goldsworthy – his daughter the concert pianist and memoir writer Anna Goldsworthy, novelist Nicholas Jose and writer Alice Pung.
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Matthew Stevens Mob: 0418 501 323 Your most experienced and reliable lifestyle property professional
Dear Resident, Property sales in the Woady Yaloak District (Haddon, Ross Creek, Nintingbool, Smythesdale, Scarsdale, Linton, Snake Valley, Cardigan Village, Smythes Creek, Cape Clear) have continued to tick over the last 12 months with continued interest from buyers moving to the area from Melbourne and other areas. Residents we have spoken to are most interested to know the current value of their property as this allows them to pursue other financial initiatives or to ensure their home is adequately insured To assist our local residents we are offering an opinion of value of every home in the area. What you will receive Letter of Appraisal Value for your home Market analysis of like properties sold over the last twelve (12) months A copy of our Red Magazine How do you participate? Call Matthew Stevens at Hocking Stuart Ballarat on 5329 2518 or 0418 501 323 Please note that this service is free of charge and you will be under no obligation to take any further action. We will respect your privacy at treat any information as confidential. With years of experience our appraisals are accurate and fast - youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in good hands. We look forward to your participation and to meeting you. Kind Regards, Matthew Stevens 0418 501 323 mstevens@hockingstuart.com.au
Lifestyle Sales Agent
If your property is exclusively listed with another agent please disregard this notice.
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Spicy Meatballs with Mushrooms, Spinach and Couscous Ingredients (serves 4)
Chocolate Hot Cross Bun and Butter Pudding
10 (750g) Italian-style pork sausages 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 200g button mushrooms, thinly sliced 575g jar Napolitano pasta sauce 50g baby spinach 1 1/2 cups couscous 1 1/2 cups boiling water
6 chocolate hot cross buns 30g unsalted butter, softened 125g roughly chopped good-quality dark chocolate 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped 600ml thin cream 600ml thickened cream, plus extra to serve (optional) Zest of 1 orange 4 eggs 170g caster sugar 1/4 cup (60ml) brandy (optional) Icing sugar, to dust
Method: Squeeze meat from sausage casings into a bowl. Using damp hands, roll tablespoons of meat into balls. Place on a plate. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan over mediumhigh heat. Add half the meatballs. Cook, turning, for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Repeat with remaining meatballs (see note). Add mushrooms to pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until softened. Add pasta sauce. Bring to the boil. Return meatballs to pan. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Stir in spinach. Cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach has wilted. Meanwhile, combine couscous, boiling water and remaining oil in a large heatproof bowl. Cover. Stand for 5 minutes or until liquid has absorbed. Using a fork, stir to separate grains. Divide couscous between plates. Top with meatball mixture. Serve. Apple and Sultana Crumble Preparation Time 15 minutes Cooking Time 15 minutes Ingredients (serves 6) Melted butter, to grease 1 x 800g can sliced apple 45g (1/4 cup) sultanas 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 x 375g pkt Anzac biscuits, coarsely broken 50g (1/3 cup) plain flour 100g butter, melted Thickened cream, to serve Method: Preheat oven to 180°C. Brush a 1.25L (5-cup) capacity baking dish with butter to lightly grease. Combine the apple, sultanas and cinnamon in a bowl. Spoon the apple mixture into the prepared dish. Place the biscuit in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add flour and butter and process until combined. Sprinkle over the apple mixture. Bake in oven for 15 minutes or until golden. Serve immediately with cream.
Ingredients (serves 6)
Method: Split the hot cross buns and butter each half. Lay the bases in a 2litre (8-cup) baking dish, sprinkle with the chopped dark chocolate, then place the bun tops on the bases. Place the vanilla pod and seeds in a saucepan with the creams and zest, and heat over low heat until just simmering. Remove from the heat. Beat the eggs, sugar and brandy until just combined, then pour into the warm cream, stirring continuously. Strain the custard evenly over the buns and set the pudding aside for 30 minutes for the buns to soak up some of the custard. (The pudding can be prepared to this stage several hours in advance and refrigerated - just bring to room temperature before baking.) When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 170°C. Place the pudding dish in a large roasting pan and pour enough boiling water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the pudding dish. Place in the oven for about 45 minutes or until the custard is set. Dust with icing sugar and serve with extra cream if desired. ANZAC Biscuits Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup plain flour 1 cup sugar 3/4 (three-quarters) cup coconut 125g (4 oz) butter 2 tablespoons golden syrup ½ (half) teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 tablespoon boiling water Combine oats, sifted flour, sugar and coconut. Method: Combine butter and golden syrup, stir over gentle heat until melted. Mix soda with boiling water, add to melted butter mixture, stir into dry ingredients. Take teaspoonfuls of mixture and place on lightly greased oven trays; allow room for spreading. Cook in slow oven (150°C or 300°F) for 20 minutes. Loosen while still warm, then cool on trays. Makes about 35. Sourced from www.anzacday.org.au
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LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS DIRECTORY Community groups are asked to ensure that this information is accurate and up to date. Please notify the Editor of any required changes.
HADDON Bunkers Hill Action Group Contacts Geoff Sykes 5342 4162 & Sandy MacLaren 5342 4552 Haddon Badminton Club HRC, Beginners welcome. Sec/ Treas. Trudy Cuttler 5342 4969 President, Nathan Reid 5339 2939. Haddon Church of Christ Weekly service Sundays, 10 am, at Haddon Rec Centre. Contact: 5342 7025 Haddon Concert Band Practice at 7 pm Tues - HLC Sec. Vincent McDonald 5344 9542 Haddon & District Community House: 5342 7050 Fax 53427013 email info@hchouse.org Occasional Childcare Ph 53424531 Haddon Cricket Club Paul Hodgetts 7 Harrow St Wendouree 3355 Vic Phone: 5337 3855 Haddon & Smythes Creek Fire Brigade Meets 8 pm 1st Thur at fire shed Capt. Graeme Morris 0409171115
Haddon & Smythes Creek Fire Brigade Auxiliary Meets 1.30 pm, last Wed each month at Haddon Fire shed, contact Simone Morris 5342 4616 Haddon Jnr Football, AusKick Andrew Dunn 5342 4024 Mob 0409 210 214 Haddon Kindergarten Tracey Stalker Director: 5342 4817 Haddon Landcare - info David Cuttler 5342 4969 Haddon Lions Club meets 7.30 pm, 2nd Wed meeting at LCH, & 4th Wed - dinner. Pres. Greg Crick 4344 8292 Sec. Leon Sherwood, 5342 4267 Haddon Neighbourhood Watch Area Co-ordinator Geoff Herkes 5342 4686 Haddon Play Group Wed. 9.30 11am. Cost $3 per family. at Community House. Contact: Christine 0431 451 836 Haddon Primary School. Principal Mary-Anne Moody tel 5342 4487 or 5342 4885 Haddon Recreation Centre Hall Ph 5342 4277 Enquires c/- Haddon School ph 5342 4885 Haddon Tennis Club. Contact Shaylee Young 0448806 359 Haddon Town Plan Group Sec: John Simpson (Sec) 5342 4514
Justice of the Peace (JP) Michael Tubb, phone 5342 4395 MARES Inc. Contact Catherine Ross 0429 630 719 or current info at mares2008@live.com.au Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association. Sago Hill Road, Haddon. Tony 5342 4642 Northern Community Centre Contact: 5342 7000 Woady Yaloak Athletic Club Based at Haddon. Program details contact Peter Luke 5342 4995
River of Life Ministries Services Sun 10.00 am at Happy Valley Hall. Tel 5344 7413 Scarsdale Presbyterian Church Services every Sunday 8.45am Tel 5334 28509 Scarsdale Public Hall. Users/ hirers contact Glen Day, Booking Oficer 5342 8856 Dales Landcare (Scarsdale and Smythesdale) Contact Dianne & Michael Moylan Tel 5342 8629 Smythesdale Catholic Church St Mary’s Mass Sat 7.30 pm ROSS CREEK weekly. Fr John Keane PP. Tel 5344 7360 Ross Creek House Craft Group. Smythesdale Recreation Reserve Meets Wednesdays 10-12am at Secretary Mick Ellis 5342 8523 Ross Creek Hall Contact: Lenny Chair Brad Gray 5342 0042 Bookings Alan Patton Ph: 53428134 Ross Creek Playgroup Smythesdale Homecomer’s Fridays 9.30 - 11.00 am at RCH Assoc. (est. 1923) Michelle Armstrong 5342 0715 Secretary: Don McMaster Ross Creek Public Hall 5335 8662. President: Reid Info & booking: Stewart Cullen Macgill 5342 8563 0403 339 604 Smythesdale Rural Fire Brigade Ross Creek Landcare Group Alwyn Parker 5342 8481 meets bimonthly RCH Contact Auxiliary: Veronica Perry 5342 8382 Heidi Radovics 5342 0719 2nd Tuesday of the month. Ross Creek Scrapbooking Group All welcome.! Day and evening groups meeting monthly. Contact Manya 5342 0076 Smythesdale Cricket Club Mick Ellis 5342 8523 Ross Creek Tennis Club Smythesdale Adult Riders Club President: Tanya Cullen President: Jacquie Smith 5340 6521 0418 586 528 Secretary: Ian Milne 5344 8440 Ross Creek Reserve Committee Smythesdale & District Pony Chairperson-Stewart Cullen Club. Contact Shane Simpson 0403 339 604 (President) on 5342 4411 SMYTHESDALE/ Smythesdale Cemetery Trust SCARSDALE PO Box 21 Scarsdale 3351 “The Well” Smythesdale Secretary Rosemary Angus Business, Health & Community 5342 8855 Hub Phone: 5321 1500 Smythesdale Playgroup Illabarook Football Contact: Ruth 5342 8752 (at Smythesdale) Neale McKay Smythesdale Public Gardens 0417 138 075 Committee: President Dennis Ross Illabarook Junior Football 5342 8676, Secretary Bill McNeill (at Smythesdale) Chris Baker 5342 8752 5342 8600 Smythesdale Progress Assn. Illabarook Netball Secretary Bill McNeill 5342 8752 (at Smythesdale), Seniors and President Dennis Ross 5342 8676 Juniors Lee Prentice 0419 362 159 Smythesdale Sporting Club Newtown Cricket Mick Ellis 5342 8523 Leo Griffin 5342 8598 Smythesdale Tennis Club Scarsdale Community Barb Mittag 5336 0404 Co-ordinators Woady Yaloak Equestrian Centre, Kath Bellette 5342 8763 Lords Road, Smythesdale. Prince of Wales Masonic Lodge President Liz Sayers ph 53 428 479 (Smythesdale) 2nd Sat at 7.30 pm or mobile 0408 585 919. (not Jan) Sec Phillip Perrin Woady Yaloak Historical Soc. 5342 2238 Smythesdale Meetings - 3rd Scarsdale Country Women's Assn Sunday of the month 1.30 pm. (CWA) Sec: Maxine De Jong Open Days:- each Wed 10.00 am 5342 8619 3.30 pm & last Sun 1pm - 4.30 pm
email: wyhs@vic.chariot.net.au Phone Society & leave a message on 5342 8754 or Margaret on 5342 8418 Woady Yaloak Kindergarten Inc. Pitfield Rd. Scarsdale Director Monica Wain Tel/fax 5342 8615 Woady Yaloak Rec. Facility - at Smythesdale, Secretary Mick Ellis Ph:5342 8523. Bookings Officer Allan Patton Ph: 5342 8134
DISTRICT Diggers Retreat, Vietnam Veterans Information and Support Service. Sebastopol 5336 0663 Enfield Forest Alliance Jim Brown 5342 0727 Heidi Radovics 5342 0719 Golden Woady Senior Citizens Inc (for over 55s) meet every Thursday at 2 pm, Linton Reserve. President Doreen Ringin 5344 7474, Sec Lilian Hobson 5314 9559 Grenville Cricket Association Contact Col McKenzie 5342 2203 Linton & District Bowling Club President Craig Grenfell, 0409 956 326 Secretary Heather Lindsay 5344 7284 Pyrenees Shire Council Office in Beaufort tel 5349 2000 Snake Valley Community Newsletter, David Johnson 0418 175 431 or email luxuryoverdose@aapt.net.au Woady Yaloak Primary School Principal Robert Dixon Ross Creek Campus 5342 0478 Scarsdale Campus 5342 8514 Snake Valley Campus 5344 9274 Smythesdale Campus 5342 8565
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE Call Denny on 53424281 or 0419666860 or Michael on 5342 4395 Please check your groups listing and advise of any changes, promptly. The info rma tion provided s only accurate if groups regularly update their information.
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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Catholic Parish of Linton Fr John Keane, Parish Priest 5344 7360 Mass Times St. Mary’s Smythesdale Saturdays Easter Mass Times at 7.30 pm on 15th April St. Peter’s Linton every 2nd Sunday April 5th Holy Thursday April 5th Linton 7.30 pm at 9:00 am - 15th April 6th Good Friday St. Brigid’s Snake Valley Sunday’s April April 6th Linton 3 pm April 7th Easter Vigil once a fortnight at 10:30am - April April 7th Linton 7.30 pm 4th April 8th Easter Sunday April 8th Skipton 9 am St. John’s Skipton every Sunday Snake Valley 10.30 am check local times - April 15th. You’re all welcome
Anglican Church Each Sunday, we gather to worship God and enjoy each other’s company in either Snake Valley or Linton. The service goes for about an hour and finishes with morning tea. At Snake Valley we have a Kids' Club (Sunday School) and we use a mixture of traditional hymns and modern songs. The emphasis is on friendship and all are welcome! Linton: 1st & 3rd Sundays: 9.00am Snake Valley: 2nd& 4th Sundays: 10.00am More details: Phone Alice Knight 5344 7332
Haddon Church of Christ Golden Plains Northern Community Centre 396 Sago Hill Road, Haddon
Worship Service Sunday at 10 am at the Haddon Recreation Centre Contact for information Ph 5342 7025 Great Youth nights Elyse Wakefield Ph 5342 4750
RIVER OF LIFE MINISTRIES Pastor Iris Etheridge Invites you to join them in worshipping the Living God
Where? Old Happy Valley Hall, Happy Valley Crossing Rd, Happy Valley New time of 10.00 am Sundays Enquiries to Pastor Iris on 53447413 or 53447477
SCARSDALE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Operating since 1864
Service every Sunday starting New time 10 am Mrs. Joyce Daniel ~ 5342 8509
ROSS CREEK PLAYGROUP
We welcome all parents or carers with children aged 0-5. We meet at the Ross Creek Hall each Every 2nd Friday morning between 9:30 – 11:00am during school term. Each week includes a different art, craft or cooking activity. We have many toys and games for the kids to play with by themselves or with friends. There is even a roller coaster! For more information or an activities brochure phone Andrea 5342 0045. HADDON PLAYGROUP NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
Haddon Playgroup meet at the Northern Community Centre on Friday mornings from 11.00 am till 12 .30 pm. It is not just the children who have a great time and learn new things, parents and carers also enjoy playgroup. they make new friends and meet new people they share their problems and successes with others they learn more about child development and new activity ideas for home they are able to spend time playing with their children they have FUN! Cost $3.00 per family, BYO snacks. Contact Christine 0431 451 836
SMYTHESDALE PLAYGROUP Every 2nd Friday morning 9.30-11.am
Recreation Reserve Function Room ALL WELCOME
Come along and have some fun with other mum’s and kids More Info: Ruth 5342 8752 LINTON PLAYGROUP Every Tuesday ~ 10.30 am - 12 noon Linton Recreation Reserve, Phone Kristy: 0419 116 788
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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Haddon & District Lions Club ...is seeking new members to be part of worthwhile community activities & friendly social occasions. You are welcome to come along to one of our meetings to get to know us. Membership Enquires Craig Garrett - 5342 4350
Smythesdale Seniors Social Group We meet at the new hall each second Tuesday at 1.30pm. We play cards, go out for lunch and trips. Come along and have fun. For more information phone Laurel or Jim on 5342 8857 LINTON & DISTRICT BOWLS CLUB
All general enquires for the Linton & District Bowling Club should go to the Secretary Heather Lindsay ph. 5344 7284, email brba@tpg.com.au
BALLARAT TOWN CLUB Ballarat TOWN Club is a weight loss support group for those wishing to make life long changes to attain and maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. We meet Tuesday night at the Uniting Church corner Grevillia Rd and Webbcona Pde Wendouree between 6:30pm and 8:00pm. For further information Chris 5339 6147 or 0438 260 456 Chris 43080233 GOLDEN WOADY SENIOR CITIZENS INC.
Activities include lunches, indoor bowls, cards and outings
New members made feel most welcome. Come along and join us!
For more details or for bookings please contact:Lillian Hobson on 5314 9559
SCARSDALE TOWN HALL HIRE Main Hall, Supper Room / Meeting Room for hire. For further information contact Belinda at the Scarsdale Shop on 5342 8500
Visit www.hchouse.org to see the Woady Herald in full colour
IF YOU USE ANY OF THESE TRADES AND SERVICES PLEASE LET THEM KNOW THAT YOU FOUND THEM IN THE WOADY YALOAK HERALD
WOADY YALAOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY is located at ‘The Well’, Smythesdale. Pop in for a visit. LINTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Meetings are held at the Resource Centre on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30pm. Open Days are on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 1-4pm. Work groups are every Monday from 2-5pm (except meeting days and public holidays).
NEED HELP? Beyond Blue Phone 1300 22 4636 or check out their website: http://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Mensline 1300 789 978 Life Line 13 11 14 Relationships Australia 1300 364 277 Kids Help Line 1800 551 800 Nurse on Call 1300 60 60 24
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TRADES AND SERVICES BALLARAT VETERINARY PRACTICE 1410 Sturt St Ballarat Tel 5331 1533 1329 Howitt St Wendouree Tel 5339 2266 Equine Clinic Miners Rest Tel 5334 6756
Visits clients’ homes in Haddon and Ross Creek on 2nd & 4th Tuesday, monthly Large & small animal consultation. Appointments 5334 6756
Agents for:
Digital full colour & b/w copiers, printers, faxes (03) 5331 2129
Fax 5331 2511
27 Peel Street North, Ballarat, 3350
Digital copiers and equipment
Saturday & Sunday 8.30am to 4.00pm
Open 8.30 am to 5.00pm
Large range of quality stock Native tubes and shrubs Roses & advanced trees
41 Kopkes Rd, Haddon Ph 5342 4519
FARM FENCING Renewal, Removal & Repairs Tractor with Front End
Loader Munro Post Driver Slashing & Clean Ups
Contact: Chris Briody
Mobile: 0409 011 755 AH: 5342 0850 P & M EARTHWORKS Bulldozer & Excavation Hire
New Dams Clean Outs House Sites Drainage
Clearing of Gorse & Blackberry bushes etc.
All general earthmoving
Peter Chettleburgh 91 Finches Road, Smythes Creek 3351 5342 5335 or 0408 415 569 Fax 5342 5334 FREE QUOTES
Federal Member for Ballarat
Catherine King MP
Standing up for our community Phone Fax Email Web
1300 131 743 or 03 5338 8123 03 5333 7710 catherine.king.mp@aph.gov.au www.catherineking.com.au
Authorised by Catherine King MP, 5 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat VIC 3350.
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TRADES AND SERVICES
MG & BM FENCING for all your town and farm fencing Horse Yards & Cattle Yards Post & Rail Farm Fencing
Gates All size jobs
Michael 0409 579 414 or 53448203
D & G BAKER EARTHMOVING SMYTHESDALE
Registered Domestic Builder DB-U 33342
10 Mtr Tipper, Bobcat with Trencher 5 Tonne Excavator with Augers
Please phone Daryl on
0488 428008 or AH: 5342 8008 Locally owned and operated
Twomey Building
Ballarat & Surrounding Districts
New Homes, Extensions, Renovations, Your Plans or Ours
Specialising in sustainable and energy efficient design & construction Kane Twomey Nintingbool, 3351 www.twomeybuilding.com.au
Mobile: 0418 505 808 Phone: 5342 4741 Email: kane@twomeybuilding.com.au
Western Highland Removals Furniture Removalist Victoria & Interstate 20 yrs experience
Terry Smith 0439 859 230
Ken Knowles Painting 10 Miners Hut Road, Haddon Workshop: Shed 4, 22 Ballarat-Carngham Road, Delacombe
B/H Mobile 0418 523 594 Ph/Fax 5335 7799 AH Ph 5335 7799 Free Quotes - Domestic - Commercial No job too BIG or small
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TRADES AND SERVICES
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0437 431 332
VINNY LANG FARM BUTCHER
0407 501 870 Grass Slashing
Gorse Mulching Reasonable Rates Phone for a Free Quote
ARGYLE WATER CARTAGE
Domestic Road works Pools Spas Stock Garden water
Soil
Scoria Pine bark Crushed rock Gravel Sand
Phone: Cliff on
0408 508 096 IF YOU USE ANY OF THESE TRADES AND SERVICES PLEASE LET THEM KNOW THAT YOU FOUND THEM IN THE WOADY YALOAK HERALD
Murdock (Len) McDonald Phone: 0439 655 475 or 5344 7388 Email: gorsegrass@iprimus.com.au
Moira Psychic Medium Spiritualist Church Demonstrator 30 mins—$30 60 mins—$50 CD recording included and satisfaction guaranteed or your money back Reiki also available Tel 0487 803 074
Need help around the house ? Spick Spick-- and –Span Cleaning Services
Make life easier Phone
Sally Cassar 0409 341 422 Weekly
Fortnightly One time clean Affordable rates
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TRADES AND SERVICES RIDE-ON MOWER & CHAINSAW REPAIRS Repairs to most makes and models of: RIDE-ON MOWERS CHAINSAWS PUSH MOWERS BRUSHCUTTERS
And other small engine driven equipment Chainsaw Sharpening, Bar Dressing, New Chains Specialising in Husqvarna Over 30 years experience Excellent Rates ~ Pick up and delivery available Paul Davis Phone: 0400 233 135
Wilsons Road, Haddon
Trading as P & SK DAVIS P/L - ABN NO: 28 153 364 044
ADVERTISING THIS SPACE COULD BE YOURS! CONTACT THE WOADY YALOAK HERALD ON 5342 7050 OR VIA EMAIL ON woadyherald@gmail.com jameswires@hotmail.com
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WHAT, WHERE AND WHEN APRIL 6th 8th 16th 19th 21st 22nd 25th 26th
April 2012
GOLDEN PLAINS REGIONAL MOBILE LIBRARY Location
Good Friday Easter Sunday 2nd Term begins Chat and Chew luncheon, Northern Community Centre, 12.30 pm Stampin’ Up Craft and lunch at Haddon Community House, Haddon. Lunch at 12, crafting at 1 pm Family Fiesta Fun Day from 11 am at Haddon Recreation Centre, Haddon, Piggoreet Walking Trail 9.30am at the Courthouse Anzac Day ceremonies in the district as usual Haddon Primary Disco
Grand Finale of the “150 years Celebration” to be held at the Scarsdale Hall on 25th April MAY 2nd CFA Auxiliary, 3pm- 4pm Haddon CFA Shed 5th Wala Animal Sanctuary Shopping Trip Leaves Gold Bus Depot at 7am, returns approx. 7pm.
Netball Netball season is just around the corner! All students in grade 3-6 are welcome to join the Haddon PS mixed netball team. Games are played on a Wednesday night at Llanberris netball stadium and the weekly competition provides an opportunity to build teamwork skills, make friends and have fun! Notes have been sent home to interested students and these are due back by Friday 20th April. If you’re interested in playing please see Mrs Kilday at Haddon Primary for a registra-
Golden Connections Community Transport Shopping Trips to Ballarat: Every Wednesday Pickups at Linton, Scarsdale, Smythesdale, Haddon.
GREAT VALUE AND SERVICE For further information or home pick up contact Golden Plains Shire 1300 36 30 36 A $5 contribution is requested
Day/Time Wednesday April 11th ((No service 25th) 3 - 4pm
Haddon, Northern Community Centre
Wednesday No Service 1 -1.45 pm
Ross Creek* SebastopolSmythesdale Rd, outside Primary school
Thursday April 26th 11.15 - 12 noon
Scarsdale* Lismore/Scarsdale Rd, outside Primary school Smythesdale outside Business, Health & Community Centre
Thursday April 12th, 26th 9.00 - 10.45
Linton outside Shire Offices
Thursday April 12th, 26th 1 - 2.30 pm
Cape Clear Lismore/Scarsdale Rd., opposite P.O.
Thursday April 12th, 26th 3 - 3.45 pm
* not visited in school holidays. Note: no service on public holidays
Geelong Regional Library Service provides this service Enquiries to (TEL) (03) 5272 6010 (FAX) (03) 5272 6036 E-mail: info@geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au Web: http://www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au
Shire Office Locations
1300 36 30 36
2 Pope Street BANNOCKBURN Sussex Street LINTON
(03) 5220 7111 (03) 5344 6444
Community transport - bus hire, bookings, information.
5220 7144
Email address: Shire: Web page for the Shire:
enquiries@gplains.vic.gov.au www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au
Roads & Works
5220 7111
Ranger/Animal Control
5220 7111
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