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short-sighted decision for Bacchus Marsh.” Objector Pat Griffin said he lived in the For all your editorial needs, contact: immediate area where the proposed service station would be situated. Publisher/editor: Renee Robinson, “I would have thought council should 03 5368 2870 / 0459 022 364 have done more investigation on the traffic Moorabool Shire councillors voted in For all your advertising needs, contact: impact assessment. It doesn’t talk about favour of an alternative motion by Cr Tonia risk. Any incremental increase in traffic is Sales: Sheree Mayfosh, 0411 016 669 Dudzik to refuse the application for a new a major concern to our community,” Mr service station at the July council meeting. Griffin said. The decision followed the tabling of a petiA spokesman for Coles Express said Coles Email: bacchusmarshscoop@gmail.com tion with 1607 signatures objecting to the Express would be a “natural synergy with Web editions: issuu.com/bacchusmarshscoop development and impassioned speeches by the shopping centre.” a number of Bacchus Marsh residents. Facebook: facebook.com/bacchusmarshscoop “This is a conflict of a little old country Objector Ron Smethurst said there were town that is changing into a serious town,” a number of discrepancies in the counhe said. cil officer’s description of the site, which Cr Dudzik spoke to her alternative motion neglected to mention the nearby medical to refuse the application and said traffic centre, kindergarten, senior citizen’s centre in the current location was unacceptable and skate park. already. “We know for a fact that traffic will ABN: 39 790 396 099 “One hundred and thirty-six buses travel be affected in Gell Street in particular. The Front cover: Honorary vice-president of the up and down Bennett Street every week safety of the community has to be considBacchus Marsh-based Australian Gliding Museum, day. Where is this in the traffic management ered. A 24/7 service station translates to 24 Alan Patching, in a Grunau Baby 3A. plan?” Mr Smethurst said. hour bright lights, fumes, noise and move“I would like councillors to think ahead Story page 6. ment. We must stand behind the commubecause if this is approved it will be there for nity. I ask council to refuse because of the 40 plus years. Putting it on this site is a bad, Photo: Renee Robinson impact on amenity.”
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Relay For Life team the Bacchus Marsh Informers. From left: Gillian Loughman, Tony Whitelaw and Mary Hine
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The eighth annual Bacchus Marsh Relay For Life will be an opportunity to honour those who have experienced cancer and to help make a difference by raising money for vital cancer research and treatment Chairmanager of the Bacchus Marsh relay, Gillian Loughman, lost her husband to cancer in 2002 and said the relay was an emotional experience. “The first lap for the survivors and carers is very emotional. They’re all survivors in our eyes, whether they’re still going through treatment or not. Anyone who has supported anyone with cancer is a carer and invited to walk with a carer’s sash.” She said Relay For Life was also a celebration. “Now 60 per cent of people diagnosed with cancer will survive more than five years and that’s increasing every year. The money we raise goes to research, advocacy and educational programs like Quit and Sunsmart.” Last year the Bacchus Marsh Relay For Life teams raised approximately $99,000, and in 2013 they raised $111,000. Gillian said teams varied in size but most had at least ten members. “Every team has a baton and the idea is to keep the baton moving around the oval for 18 hours.” She said any individual or team that raised $5000 or more was given the opportunity to have a research award named after someone they nominated. The 2015 Bacchus Marsh Relay For Life will take place from 4pm, Saturday, September 19 to 10am, Sunday, September 20, at Maddingley Park, Bacchus Marsh. The event will include entertainment and more than 30 market stalls. An information session will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 6pm – 7.30pm at the Bacchus Marsh RSL Hall, Main St. Teams can register online at www.relayforlife.org.au or register on the day. For more information contact Gillian on 0417 583 753.
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1985 was the year Neighbours first appeared on our television screens and a small community radio station in Bacchus Marsh was issued with a test licence called 3 APL. Thirty years on Neighbours is still broadcasting and so is 98.5 Apple FM. Apple FM president Mark Philip said the station would’ve started with three or four people interested in starting a community radio program. “The temporary licence allowed them to broadcast for maybe ten hours a week and then it led to a full licence.” Today the radio station has 50 members and volunteers who produce and run their own programs including heavy rock, rockabilly, country, folk, reggae, Samoan, Celtic, football, basketball, house music, Spanish, health and wellbeing and the Merrimu Hour of Power. “We’re looking for someone to do a sports show and hopefully we have some new kids doing Indi music,” Mark said. “We’re right behind youth in the community and we have 15 to 17-yearolds on air. It could lead to anything. When they finish here they don’t have any trouble communicating. We’re very youth orientated because that’s the future of the station. “It’s most important that we engage the community. That’s what our business is for. It’s also an outlet for different voices in a world inundated with commercial media.” Mark said Apple FM’s community shows focus on local people. “We do human interest stories and volunteer groups can also use us as a medium to publicise their events. We’re not here to promote big business.” He believes anybody can be taught to speak on radio and said he’s “never had a failure”. “People produce their own shows and go to air. We teach you all the skills you need to get you on air. I’ve taught people from nine to 87. We don’t knock anyone back provided the content is within the Australian Communications and Media Agency guidelines. Anything is possible but we can’t do it on our own. We always need community input. “I’ve always loved radio. It’s an opportunity to get into a part of media that’s normally closed to people. It’s grass roots; we do everything. It’s the only way to learn. It’s much more than people coming in and just playing music.” Annette Langlands helps produce Mark’s community shows and said it was a way to connect with the community. “Community radio is really good for people who want to have a go. We’re very fortunate to be able to do what we’re doing. It’s like family.” Annette encouraged people wanting to have a go to “let their inner DJ and host loose.” “Mark’s a really good teacher. He gets you to do it and gives you the confidence without you even knowing it.” For more information email info@applefm.com.au or phone Mark on 0459 277 534.
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“Another standout was the Schneider Platypus prototype (built by Edmund Schneider Pty Ltd in Adelaide) that sadly never made it to production. It has side-by-side seating and is like sitting in an armchair.” Alan said that gliding was all about relying on your senses, not instruments. “You’re flying with a medium that’s invisible and you have to sense what’s happening to get the most out of flying. If the electronics fail it wouldn’t Museum president David Goldsmith said the museum moved from worry us because we can still fly by using our eyes and ears and skills.” Ferntree Gully to the Bacchus Marsh Airfield in November 2008 and it Alan has been at the forefront of aeronautical engineer fatigue research was now home to 56 gliders. “We have 30 gliders in hangars and others are kept in trailers because we and his work earned him the 2006 Lilienthal Gliding Medal – the highest run tours and don’t want to overcrowd the space. We start the tour with soaring award in the world, established by the Federation Aeronautique a talk about the 1894 replica Lilienthal, a replica 1909 Taylor glider made Internationale. “Fibreglass was down to 3000 hours in service life and I got it up to 12,000 out of fabric and wood and a 1950s Slingsby T-31b. hours. We flew 12 different gliders and measured loads and then designed “When fibreglass gliders came out in the 1960s, their performance was tests to be done. The testing was set up by the Gliding Federation of Australia, so far ahead of the old gliders that the old ones were either taking up hangar space or being disposed of. The museum started because Australia’s the Department of Civil Aviation and Aeronautical Research Laboratories to design, build and test a Janus glider wing. We extended the life of fibreheritage was being lost.” glass, that’s why we were able to get the money to do the tests.” David said the museum had recently been bequeathed three gliders by Gliding instructor Jenne Goldsmith said the museum showed the progresBacchus Marsh local John Ashford, who passed away on June 19. “Two sion from primary gliders to two-seater gliders and from wood and fabric are very unique. One is one of the oldest fibreglass gliders in the world: a 1958 Phoenix, and the other one is the only non-factory built K2 built construction to fibreglass. “It’s amazing what’s here. When it comes to the fibreglass revolution only by amateurs from scratch.” He said other recent acquisitions to the museum included a 1943 Laister eight Phoenix were built. Our Phoenix is the oldest operational fibreglass Kaufman LK10A, a Slingsby Capstan and a Bergfalke 2-55 built in 1960. sailplane in the world.” The Bacchus Marsh Airfield is also the largest gliding centre in Australia The rarest glider in the museum is a Kestrel, built in Geelong. for glider pilots and is home to the Geelong Gliding Club, the Victorian The museum’s honorary vice-president, Alan Patching, has flown more than 108 different types of gliders during his 91-years and he’s still adding Motorless Flight Group and the Beaufort Gliding Club. The gliding clubs operate on weekends and public holidays. to the list! Alan said he was a “late starter” when he first began flying gliders at age Members can hire a glider starting from $24/hour. If they’re aged 14 or older they can take lessons with a Gliding Federation trained instructor. 20 in 1944. He said he began his flying in ‘primary’ gliders constructed Passenger flights are also available for under $200 and gift vouchers can be of wood, metal cables and cloth. They generally had no cockpit and no purchased for presents. instruments. Jenne said she was currently teaching a 17-year-old girl how to fly with “In those days the ratio was one week’s flying and three months of re“attitude”, using pitch in relation to the horizon. pair.” He then progressed to the two seaters and said the SB10 – a big two seater, The Australian Gliding Museum is at 20 Jensz Rd, Parwan and open every Tuesday from 10am to 4pm and by appointment. For more information high performance German glider – really stood out. phone Ian on 0419 587 208 or David on 0428 450 475. “For years and years it was the top glider in the world.”
John started his professional career working as a mechanical and electrical engineer, designing and developing large fans for ventilation in the mining industry both in Australia and overseas. But undoubtedly John dedicated the biggest part of his life and passion to gliding. In 1966, he joined the Geelong Gliding Club and was active in many positions including president for a number of terms, secretary, flying instructor, competition pilot. Over the years he was also the Gliding Federation of Australia secretary and chief technical officer airworthiness. He was currently spending a second period as chairman of Bacchus Marsh Gliding, responsible for gliding club property and clubhouse management for the three clubs. John was also very much interested in aviation history. In 2000 he joined with Alan Patching to take the Golden Eagle to Elmira, upstate New York, to fly at the International Vintage Sailplane Meeting. Following that visit, the Australian Gliding Museum was formed, for which John had been a very active committee member, particularly managing the museum’s building program and assisting in airworthiness, training and administration. John’s great contribution to many facets of gliding over the years will be long remembered, as will his friendly smile and wonderful sense of humour. He was a highly skilled engineer and gave all his experience to our sport of gliding. He will be sorely missed.
Alan Patching in a Grunau Baby 3A. Photo: Renee Robinson
MOORABOOL LIGHT ORCHESTRA
Concert in Cabaret SATURDAY 8 AUGUST 2015 Doors Open 7pm ‌ Music Commences @ 7.45pm
Venue: Melton Community Hall
Barry Wilkins OAM Musical Director
Carolyn Bennett Soprano
Be entertained by the Moorabool Light Orchestra, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Big Band and Special Guest Artists with some Music Theatre Memories; Light Classical; Cinematic Blockbusters; Jazz; & Tribute to the Big Bands!
Robert Barbaro Tenor
MAKE UP A TABLE (or 2) Tables of 10 persons (or come as a Single or Couple) * BYO Drinks, Glasses & Food * Free Tea & Coffee all Night (Bottomless Cup)
Robert Wrzaszcz Leader
Lakesh Parag Baritone
ADMISSION JUST $25 PER PERSON Only 250 Tickets Available
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Tel: 5367 3567 - Book Early! Tickets also available from Bacchus Marsh Florist & Nursery 185 Main Street
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Robert Barbaro will be one of the special guest artists at the ‘Concert In Cabaret’ on August 8. He was born in Melbourne and has just returned from a six month European tour with the famous Ten Tenors – one of Australia’s greatest musical exports who have performed in front of more than 90 million people. Barbaro has performed in the chorus for various opera companies and is currently an occasional chorus member of Opera Australia and will be appearing in the upcoming ‘Ring Cycle’. In 2013 he was awarded the Opera Society Vocal Scholarship with the Dame Nellie Melba Opera Trust. This November he will be the tenor soloist for performances of Mendelssohn’s ‘Elijah’ at Woodend and Ballarat with the Ballarat Symphony, Gisborne Singers and Ballarat Choral Society. Moorabool Light Orchestra (MLO) musical director and conductor Barry Wilkins said the ‘Concert in Cabaret’ would also feature Ballarat soprano Carolyn Bennett, baritone Lakesh Parag and Bacchus Marsh Grammar ‘head of strings’ Robert Wrzaszcz. “Robert Wrzaszcz is a very gifted musician and music educator,” Barry said. “The 40 musicians come from the greater Bacchus Marsh area, Melton, Werribee, Macedon Ranges and Ballarat. “The versatility of the orchestra breaks down into big band, a woodwind ensemble and a string ensemble. We have enough to form a full symphony.” Barry said while it was the first time MLO had performed a cabaret, it would be the tenth performance since the orchestra was established in 2013. “We only perform three or four concerts a year, usually in summer, autumn, winter and spring.” The Concert in Cabaret will be held at the Melton Community Hall while the local Bacchus Marsh Hall is closed for renovations. Barry said the Melton Hall would seat up to 250 for a cabaret with table seating and only 100 tickets were left. “There are no door sales and tickets are selling fast,” he said. The Concert in Cabaret takes place on Saturday, August 8. Doors open at 7pm. Admission is $25 per person and bookings are essential. Purchase tickets at Bacchus Marsh Florist & Nursery, 185 Main St, Bacchus Marsh or phone 5367 3567.
Robert Barbaro from the ‘Ten Tenors’ will be a special guest artist at the Moorabool Light Orchestra’s Concert in Cabaret
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Barbara Manly with her new book ‘Wipe Ya Boots’. Photo: Renee Robinson
Barbara Manly’s new book ‘Wipe Ya Boots’ is an ode to the families who lived and worked at the 164-year-old Blacksmith Cottage in Bacchus Marsh, including her great, great grandfather Thomas Manly. “One day last year I was on duty at the cottage and I was thinking it was all about the men and I thought I will put the women and children back into the cottage. I felt committed to tell these people’s stories. “It’s the story of Bacchus Marsh integrated with the lives of the folk who lived in the Blacksmith cottage.” Barbara, an historian and volunteer at the Blacksmith Cottage, said: “History is my passion and research is an addiction.” “I’ve been associated with Blacksmith Cottage since 1978. I was president of the Bacchus Marsh and District Historical Society and we undertook to care for the cottage.” She said the last resident of the cottage was Mrs Caroline Simpson, who died in 1974 without children.
In 1976 the Shire of Bacchus Marsh purchased the premises with the assistance of a grant from the National Estate. The Bacchus Marsh and District Historical Society restored the cottage and opened it as a museum in 1979. Barbara said: “The descendants of all those who lived in the cottage are still in the district today.” Her 42-page book has a chapter dedicated to each of the blacksmiths: Vere Quaile, Thomas Manly, Henry Hodgson, Hugh Meikle and Charles Edwards. Additional chapters on floods which impacted the cottage and the 1990 demolition of the shop known as Victoria House – to build the Gisborne Road roundabout in 1990 – are also included. Wipe Ya Boots will be launched on Sunday, July 19, 2pm at The Blacksmith’s Forge Book Barn, 100 Main St, Bacchus Marsh. Copies of the book are on sale for $12.
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Sienna was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when she was one-year-old and also has autism and epilepsy. She’s confined to a wheelchair, non-verbal and entirely dependent on her parents Briohny and Brad for all her care. Briohny said they found out at the end of last year that Sienna had been selected as a candidate for surgery by the world’s leading expert surgeon in Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR), Dr Tae Park. The surgery has enabled children with cerebral palsy to walk both unassisted and with crutches. “He’s the world leader in SDR. People from the UK and Australia travel to St Louis (St Louis Children’s Hospital, Missouri, USA) to see him. We videotaped Sienna doing about 20 to 30 different things and also sent Dr Park her X-rays and MRI results. He said she’s a good candidate for the surgery and doesn’t believe she’ll spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair. To us that is a miracle and life-changing.” Briohny said although the procedure was available in Australia, St Louis Children’s Hospital performed four to five SDRs a
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Community diary NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Anglican Church, Gisborne Rd Bacchus Marsh. 10am to 2pm. Call Brad on 0419 508 569
St Bernard’s Parish Centre, 6pm sharp. Entertainment by Bacchus Marsh Choral Group. Full roast & Xmas pud, alcohol at bar prices, silent auction. Tickets $30 each. Ph Jenny 0408104155. All proceeds towards Sienna Cordell’s urgently needed surgery.
‘Wipe Ya Boots’ by Barbara Manly will be launched at The Blacksmith’s Forge Book Barn, 100 Main St, Bacchus Marsh at 2pm.
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The Bacchus Marsh Homemade & Homegrown market is on today at the Anglican Church, Gisborne Rd, from 10am to 2pm. Get on down.
New work in multiple mediums & styles from artists living across Moorabool. Maddingley Park, Bacchus Marsh. Backspace Gallery, Huyghue House, Phone Gillian on 0417 583 753 for Alfred Deakin Place @ Camp St & more information. Police Lane.
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“My dream from a young age has always been to own a children’s store.” Tanya (pictured) said she loved getting to know all her customers, both big and small. “I love seeing expectant mums-to-be shopping in my store and then meeting their new bubs and seeing the children grow up and reach new milestones in their life. Our relationship becomes more like a friendship. “I love that I have the opportunity to sell beautiful items in my store that are appreciated by many. I love helping customers select items for gifts. I just like making people happy and hope their shopping experience is easy and memorable in a good way.” She said Busy Kids stocked quality products at affordable prices and many of the items couldn’t be found in big chain stores or shopping centres. “I stock popular boutique brands and unusual items along with some hand-crafted goods made by mums. I carry popular clothing brands such as Rock Your Baby, Ouch, Hootkid, Milky, Pet Le, Hatley and more. I also vary the brands most seasons to keep the store fresh and exciting. Apart from clothing I stock popular gift brands, toys and accessories for children from newborns to seven and eight-years-olds. “Busy Kids is great for baby shower gifts, baby gifts, playgroup, kindergarten and school birthday gifts. We also have great Christmas gifts such as micro scooter, balance bikes, rocking horses, wooden toys and much more.” While her customers browse, Tanya has set up a small table for their children to play at, filled with toys and crayons to draw pictures. “I want customers to know there are nice things right here in town. You don’t need to go to big shopping centres or the city to buy nice things and we don’t charge any more than recommended retail. I want them to also feel good that they have supported a local small business.” Busy Kids is open Monday to Friday, 10am-5pm, and Saturday 10am-2pm. Phone 5367 7327. Tanya Stojanovski
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The Darley mother-of-four was taught ballroom dancing by her parents and opened her first dance school in Geelong when she was just 16. “I do jazz and tap and lyrical dancing. I’ve got all my medals in ballroom and latin dancing up to star level. “I also did seven years on the cabaret circuit and have danced all over Australia including South Street in Ballarat and as a back-up dancer for Tony Pantano and Darryl Cotton.” Sheree said she taught all through her pregnancies and was breastfeeding and changing nappies in between the classes she ran three nights a week. “I also did a lot of promotional work as a model for Myers and Target and fashion parades. It’s been a great journey and it’s still going. I still do rock’n’roll dance championships with my partner.” Sheree moved to Bacchus Marsh eight years ago and opened up Dance Wear On Grant. “I sell dance shoes, bags, clothing, tutus, gifts and exquisite fairy dresses, wands and tiaras. I sell anything to do with fairy wear and princess wear and run princess pamper parties for up to 13 children.” When she’s not at her shop, she’s still teaching dance classes. “I run classes at the RSL Hall one night a week and give private tap lessons at my studio at home.” “I love that it brings out people’s personalities and gives them confidence. I don’t do competitions or exams for that reason. I want them to come and enjoy it in a relaxed environment without the stress of competing. “A lot of my students have been with me for 15 or 16 years. It’s a family friendly school. I love everything about it. As long as students are still coming through the door I will be teaching dance.” Sheree is also an experienced media sales representative and sells ads for the Bacchus Marsh Scoop in her free time. Dance Wear on Grant is open Tuesday – Thursday, 3pm – 5pm, Friday from 9am to 5pm, and Saturday, 9am – 12pm. Phone: 0411 016 669.
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Sheree (second from left) has been teaching dancing for 40 years.
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THEY DID WHAT?
Liam gets his face painted by Jayden Lillyst
Glenis Dow (left) and Melissa Baker
What: NAIDOC Week community event When: Thursday, July 9 Where: Lerderderg Library, Bacchus Marsh Photos: Renee Robinson
The NAIDOC organising committee. From left: Kylea Sinnett, Cr Tonia Dudzik, Sue Bacon, Carmen Miller and Jasper, Glenis Dow, Melissa Baker with Nataleigh
From left: Rocket, Sarah and Lily
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Save Our Street signs are appearing in the front gardens of homes in Gisborne Road and throughout the Clifton Park estate, a petition is circulating and the website sosbacchusmarsh. info is providing residents with information about proposed development in Bacchus Marsh. Concerned resident Margaret Scarff said the increased traffic that a Bunnings warehouse would bring to roads already congested was the main concern. “I have lived here for 26 years and when I try to drive across from Maddingley to Darley anywhere between 3pm and 6pm, forget it. You can’t even get out of Clifton Drive it’s so bad.” Consultants for the Bunnings Group have applied for a planning scheme amendment to rezone the corner of Clifton Drive and Gisborne Road from Residential 1 to Commercial 2. Margaret said: “My concern is that the application went to the planning minister for consideration and was accompanied by a traffic report funded by Bunnings. I wrote to the CEO and got a reply that said council was currently doing a traffic study and it would be ready if the matter goes to a panel. This study is being done after the horse has bolted. What happens if the matter doesn’t go to panel?” “It’s the promise of community involvement I can’t feel confident about. Our quality of life is diminishing as a result of
Percy Pepper and son Phillip in 1920
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Save Our Street signs are appearing along Gisborne Road and Clifton Drive
traffic issues. A Bunnings at that location is just going to change the whole country feel of the town. It’s really sad.” She said Moorabool Shire Council had not consulted the community or the residents in Clifton Park Estate. “At the council meeting in April 2014 (when the Bunnings application was supported by councillors) the community was assured that it would get to have a say if the decision goes to a panel, but it is 12 months since these promises were made.
“Council doesn’t tell the community what is happening. Council and councillors are working for us, so a little bit of consideration for the community would go a long way. As a ratepayer I would prefer my rates be used to fight Bunnings at VCAT than for the council to adopt a defeatist attitude at the thought of being taken to VCAT.” For more information visit sosbacchusmarsh. info or email your concerns to Moorabool Shire CEO Rob Croxford at rcroxford@moorabool.vic.gov.au
hoping that the story will help other Aboriginal families find their lost stories. Designated half-castes under the legislation at the time, the Pepper family were excluded from the AbPercy Pepper was one of Victoria’s original missions where other family 40 Indigenous soldiers, who served members lived. They struggled conin France during World War I. He tinually to find a home and make a was also one of the few Aboriginal soldiers who received land under the living. Like other men who enlisted, service provided opportunities otherSoldier Settlement Scheme at Koowise denied them Wee-Rup in Gippsland. The descendants of Lucy and PerFootprints traces the history of the cy Pepper worked with the Public Pepper family through archival records from the National Archives of Record Office Victoria to develop the exhibition. Australia and Public Record Office The exhibition is on display at LerVictoria, along with photographs derderg Library, Main St, Bacchus and letters from private collections, Marsh until July 24.
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THEY DID WHAT?
Bishop Philip Huggins, Warren Snowdon and Mary-Anne Thomas
Anglican Bishop Philip Huggins arrived by horse and jinker
Coimadai Memorial Park opening Creswick Lighthorse Brigade members
Mr and Mrs Tom Cannon launched the book Coimadai 129
Coimadai Primary School children
Saturday, June 27
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Coimadai Primary School children
Geoff and Faye Threlfall with junior members of the Creswick Lighthorse
Event organisers Ken McDonald and George Rogers
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Local singer Julie Vanzyl sang songs from the WW1 era
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Coimadai Primary School students laid commemorative wreaths
Bacchus Marsh RSL vice-president Ern Dexter & president David Childs
Neil Campbell
Coimadai Memorial Park opening
Saturday, June 27
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Fuel injection servicing Full log book servicing Engine diagnostic scanning Disc & drum machining Tel: (03) 5367 6500 Mob: 0419 507 331
23 Park St Bacchus Marsh 3340
UPHOLSTERY Luke
9 Park St, Bacchus Marsh, 3340
Laiken Truck Repairs All Truck & Trailer Repairs Minor & major servicing Truck & trailer repairs & inspections Engine, gear box & diff rebuilds Fixed price service contracts Full brake relines 28 Park St, Bacchus Marsh 3340 Phone: 03 5367 8222 Mobile: 0499 090 766 Email: laikentransport@gmail.com
Advertise your business by calling Sheree on 0411 016 669
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BACCHUS MARSH SCOOP
OUT & ABOUT - BOSTOCK RESERVOIR
BACCHUS MARSH SCOOP
Have you ever been in a glider? No? Neither have I. But I’ve been offered a ride in a sail plane glider at the Bacchus Marsh Airfield and I’m a little bit excited to be honest. My pilot will be the president of the Australian Gliding Museum, David Goldsmith, who also used to be a commercial airline pilot. I think I’m in very safe hands... Did you know the Australian Gliding Museum is based in Bacchus Marsh and the Bacchus Marsh Airfield is home to three gliding clubs and is the largest gliding centre in Australia for glider pilots? It is absolutely amazing! You too can book yourself or a family member a ride in a glider. Or better yet, learn to fly one! I first spoke to David in October last year and he assured me it is the “best fairground ride in town!” You’re never too old, as 91-year-old Alan Patching can attest to (story page 6), but you can also start taking lessons as young as 14. David and Alan both said that people were more natural pilots at 14 because they flew using their instincts and senses rather than worry about instruments. They can also begin to fly solo when they turn 15. Speaking of doing something out of your comfort zone, Bacchus Marsh’s local community radio station Apple FM is always looking for new presenters. The station turned 30 this year and has an amazing line-up of presenters who cover a broad range of musical tastes and interview really interesting locals. (story page 5) They are all about strengthening and supporting the community. Bacchus Marsh, we are spoilt for choice! Why not give the museum and Apple a call today and do something you never thought was possible? If I can do it, so can you...
Scoop
Apple FM’s Karellyn Dangar and Annette Langlands
Charles Lindbergh in a ‘Galloping Gertie’ primary glider
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LEN SMITH REAL ESTATE 51 Main St BACCHUS MARSH
Auction
Saturday, August 15 at 11am
‘BANOOL’ Blue Chip Location, Outstanding Development Opportunity Forming an integral part of Bacchus Marsh’s rich heritage ‘Banool’ circa 1929 is a superb example of the architectural elegance of this era. Magnificently advantaged by a coveted north‐east aspect displaying glorious views overlooking the Bacchus Marsh township, all within walking distance to local amenities. Set on a significant allotment of 8890 sqm represents an exceptional opportunity for potential subdivisional development STCA. Alternatively, the home features high decorative ceilings, timber flooring, leadlight windows, feature timber wall panelling define elegant formal living areas. Accompanied by 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study and all living areas overlooking old style gardens. Zoned general residential this redevelopment opportunity enjoys close proximity to village shops, cafes, restaurants, train station & great schools. __________________________________________________________________________________________________
TERMS
10% Deposit, Balance 30/60 days
CONTACT LEN SMITH
www.lensmith.com.au
166 Main St, Bacchus Marsh
0418 343 754
03 5367 8128