Bendigo Monthly March 2021

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• Edition-14 • March 2021

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Bendigo Rocks Easter!

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Eggs-plore Bendigo The City of Greater Bendigo is offering an alternative program to the normal Easter Fair; Eggs-plore Bendigo at Easter.

From April 2 - 5 it features a wide range of smaller family friendly activities and entertainment held across multiple venues, that can be managed in a COVID-safe way.

With over 20 fun-packed events throughout the city Eggs-plore Bendigo has something on offer for everyone in the family to enjoy. The program includes lots of family favourites, including children’s workshops and activities, carnival rides, traditional Chinese performances, the Rotary Easter Art Show,

Farmer Darryl’s animal farm, a hand- made artisans experience, the Easter Book Fair, music, a movie in the park and much more.

The full program of activities can be viewed via the Bendigo tourism website and bookings for events can be made via the website as well along with a map of participating venues and locations.

There will also be many other ways to enjoy our vibrant city at Easter, including the Mary Quant: Fashion Revolutionary exhibition at Bendigo Art Gallery, visiting the Golden Dragon Museum, Vintage Talking Tram, Central Debrah Gold Mine and more.

To comply with the

current COVID guidelines, there is a limit on how many people can attend each event. That’s why it’s important that you plan and book ahead.

Most of the events are free, however some will have a fee to attend or there will be an option to pay on site for additional entertainment (such as carnival rides).

Each individual event and activity will be ticketed and you must book online prior to attending. Each person attending an event will need their own ticket. Children under 12 months do not require a ticket.

Tickets will not be available at the entrance, they must be pre-booked online.

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News

• Vol-02 • Edition-14 • March 2021

WHAT I DID LAST WEEK Marks One Year with new volumes released What I Did Last Week began on March 23, 2020 when artists were invited to submit one image that would represent what they had been doing in lockdown the previous week.

A successful community arts initiative, What I did Last Week, which started at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, is celebrating one year with the release of volumes three, four and five capturing works from local artists.

The City of Greater Bendigo’s unique arts program was developed to create an online exhibition as a way of sharing work and encouraging artmaking for both professional and amateur artists.

What I Did Last Week began on March 23, 2020 when artists were invited to submit one image that

would represent what they had been doing in lockdown the previous week.

Works shown in the online gallery, and now in the books, reflect the creative community’s responses to life in the pandemic: mask wearing, online gatherings, images of viruses, interiors, pets and reproductions of family holiday photos were depicted in the earlier works.

When restrictions eased, landscapes and images of plants and nature became more common themes.

Contributing artists covered a range of media, including traditional visual art forms: drawing, painting, and photography, as well as

sculpture, craftwork, poetry, and music.

City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Jennifer Alden said What I Did Last Week was initially designed to support wellbeing through the arts.

“Participants told us how important it was for them to create and share their works during a very difficult time in their lives, Cr Alden said.

“It also gave the community the opportunity to experience the insights of an extraordinary online exhibition while they remained at home too.

“These five books and the online exhibition are now a legacy document of a critical

“

Andre Sardone-My busy studio in Mandurang -11 November. This is my busy studio in Mandurang with some of the work I have made in recent months. I will miss the weekly routine of sending in a photo of ‘What I made this week’. Thanks to everyone involved in this great initiative time and place in Bendigo’s history.

Congratulations to the 175 artists who exhibited 780 works over the course of 32 weeks and to the team who helped coordinate the online exhibition and the development of the beautiful books.”

Each volume has eight

weeks of work with volumes three and four covering July 14 to November 6. The fifth volume is a final gallery and contributors were asked to select one image to sum up their experience of lockdown and participation in What I Did Last Week.

Two local designers were

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involved in creating the five books and the online gallery. All five eBooks are permanently accessible via the Bendigo Venues and Events website - https:// www.bendigoregion.com.au/ arts-culture-theatres/whati-did-last-week-online-exhibition

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• Vol-02 • Edition-14 • March 2021

WALSH HOT ON FIREWOOD FARCE AS NORTHERN VICTORIA GETS FROZEN OUT OF ANY LOCAL COLLECTION SPOTS

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You can be supported to improve the safety of your farm with the introduction of the Victorian Government’s $3 million Farm Safety Rebate. to show some The Nationals leader and tried.

Given farms are homes compassion for all those Member for Murray Plains, “For those in Echuca it is as well as workplaces, the northern Victorians who Peter Walsh, has condemned more than an hour trip to rebate of up to $5000 will a decision by the Victorian the nearest firewood collec- will shiver their way through enable farmers to invest in winter this year,” he added.

Government to leave a tion site,” Mr Walsh added. permanent infrastructure “Minister; have a look at massive slice of Victoria “And if you live in Ouyen, and equipment which will without any immediate well, for you it becomes one the map of the firewood help improve safety outcollection sites and peraccess to firewood and a half hours,” he said.

Local government wrongwith COVID-19 Quarantine comes for their families, sonally see how far people collection.

“Also, make no mistake, doers have been put on Victoria. Prior to this, Mr workers and visitors. have to travel to get their Mr Walsh this week told the many people in northnotice, with the appointment Stefanovic was the Director Some examples of firewood.

Parliament it is going to ern Victoria who collect of Michael Stefanovic AM as of Investigations for the equipment and infrastruc“You must revisit the be a very cold winter this firewood for their own use Royal Commission into ture that are eligible for the year for all the households don’t do it for a fun day out number of collection points Victoria’s new Chief Municipal Inspector. the Management of Police rebate include: for firewood in northern in northern Victoria who they do it out of economic Mr Stefanovic will protect Informants.

Animal handling Victoria; so our pensioners rely on firewood for heatnecessity. the integrity of local His experience extends to infrastructure including and financially-stressed ing “because the Andrews “They do it because of the members of the community governments by monitoring post-conflict environments, sheep handling systems or Government has effectively excessive burden of power cattle crushe.s don’t have to travel so far to and investigating complaints having served as a United excluded all those housebills or the high cost of about council operations, Nations war crimes invesAnimal management get their firewood. holds from Echuca to the SA bottled gas.” elections and prosecuting tigator in The Hague, Chief infrastructure including “There is plenty of fallen border from being able to go Mr Walsh asked why a Resident Investigator in UN loading ramps, man-gates, pensioner in Murray Plains dead timber on public land anyone in breach of the and collect firewood”.

Local Government Act 2020. peacekeeping missions and a access platforms or roofed across northern Victoria, it who was struggling with He said even though there Playing an important role member of specialist teams sheep races. the cost to heat their homes just needs the Minister to are hundreds of hectares engaged by the US State Chemical handling step in and make sure these within the Local now had to have a two- or nearby that are more than Government Inspectorate, Department to investigate infrastructure including three-hour round trip to get areas are listed as firewood suitable for collecting fireMr Stefanovic will make sure crimes against humanity in dedicated chemical storage collection points for those their firewood. wood, the government, via Victorian councils play by Myanmar (2018) and Darfur sheds, spill washdown and people who so desperately “I ask Lily D’Ambrosio, the Department of Envithe rules, while encouraging (2004). shower facilities or eye wash need firewood for heating the Minister for Energy, ronment, Land, Water and transparency and accountIn 2018, he was made a stations. this winter.”

Environment and Climate Planning, could not have ability across the sector.

Member of the Order of Safe fenced play areas to Change, to have a heart, and planned a bigger mess if it Mr Stefanovic has 35 years Australia, following separate children from the of experience, undertaking significant services to inter- farm, exclusion fencing of complex investigations in national relations. farm-based hazards e.g. high-risk environments both Mr Stefanovic began his effluent ponds, reversing within Australia and abroad. career in the Victoria Police cameras or audible reversing An expert in his field, hav- ranks, which included time beepers and, smart beepers ing led teams specialising in with the Homicide and Drug for farm machinery. fraud, corruption and misSquads.

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Local Businesses Urged To Take Up Interpreting Service

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PepperGreen Farm “The site also holds significant historical value, being home to the oldest Chinese Kiln outside of Asia and the original site for the 1800’s Chinese Market Gardens.”

ANGELA McKINLEY Access Australia Group

You may have heard about Access Australia Group’s (AAG) PepperGreen Farm site, but did you know that it is a social enterprise. So, what is a social enterprise? It is a not-for-profit initiative providing training and employment for people with disability or experiencing disadvantage. Being a not-for-profit organisation means any profits Access Australia Group make are invested back into the community through our innovative programs and services.

AAG are passionate about supporting people into employment, training and other opportunities to enhance their quality of life and to the benefit the wider community in which we service.

PepperGreen Farm is home to two social enterprise divisions of AAG, Access Employment Enterprises who offer a range of services including custom made and up-cycled furniture, tables and outdoor furniture, personal vehicle and fleet car wash and detailing, packaging services, light manufacturing and assembly, garden and grounds maintenance, wicking beds, handmade crafts and mosaics and

handmade apparel including aprons, masks, tableware, a range of draw string bags, assorted linen and more.

Items the team make are

available for purchase through the retail store.

The second social enterprise, PepperGreen Farm is one welcomes visitors to the Farm café, the

retail shop full of gift ideas, Farm-made relishes, fresh honey and

items from local producers and businesses. It also propagates plants for sale in our nursery, displays artwork in the Artisan Studios showcasing art from our social inclusion division; Access Creative Studios and local artists. The Farm garden, including fresh seasonal produce, is used in the cafe and another AAG social enterprise, PepperGreen Farm Catering, as well as being available for purchase by visitors.

The site also holds significant historical value, being home to the oldest Chinese Kiln outside of Asia and the original site for the 1800’s Chinese Market Gardens.

Entry to the Farm is free and visitors can enjoy something to eat or drink from the cafe outside while enjoying the garden setting or in the historical cafe tram. The continued support from the local community, businesses and visitors assists AAG to continue to provide job opportunities to over 100 supported employees.

PepperGreen Farm is located at 40 Thunder Street, North Bendigo and is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. – we are currently temporarily closed Saturdays. To find out more visit www.aag.org.au or on Facebook @accessaustraliagroup or Instagram @accessaustraliagroupltd.

Local businesses are urged to take advantage of interpreter services to help when speaking with people from refugee background and non-English speakers.

City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Jennifer Alden said free interpreters are available to minimise the legal, financial or medical risks posed by miscommunication for essential services like medical and real estate agents.

“So many businesses are eligible to use these interpreter services, but they may not be aware of the services that are available,” Cr Alden said.

“The City is very pleased to support this new campaign to ensure all our local businesses can communicate better with refugees and other residents with limited English.

“It’s important as Greater Bendigo is a welcoming City and we must do all we can

to assist our non-English speaking residents to be able to access the services and goods they need.”

The campaign initiated

by Rural Australians for Refugees, has welcomed the support of the Victorian Government, the City of Greater Bendigo, Be.Bendigo, Bendigo Community Health Service and Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services.

Bendigo Rural Australians for Refugees President John Murphy said research shows that some businesses aren’t confident communicating with refugees and are not aware of the interpreting services available.

“RAR is pleased to have partnered with the City, local business groups and refugee services to develop a toolkit to help them out,” Mr Murphy said.

“The new toolkit comprises a series of brochures and fact sheets, social media templates and advertisements

that encourage businesses to register with an accredited interpreter service.

“The Australian Government’s TIS National Interpreting Service is provided free of charge to medical practitioners, pharmacies, real estate agents, parliamentarians, local government, trade unions and some non-government organisations (for casework and emergency services), and they are all encouraged them to sign up.

“Eligible organisations are urged to register now for this free service. As well as becoming a more welcoming place for non-English speakers, businesses will protect themselves from legal and medical risks involved in not communicating properly.”

To find out more, contact TIS National on 1300 575 847 or visit www.tisnational.gov.au

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Reader Forum

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Letters To The Editor Relocate The Bats

Mr Niemann – Please Explain

I have nothing against bats and being protected native animals they are entitled to live in peace. But should they be residing in the fernery in central Bendigo?

From comments so far the overwhelming opinion seems to be no and with good reason.

The fernery once was a popular idyllic place to visit for quiet contemplation, wedding photos etc. But not so now, with the foul smell, excrement, and dead bodies in extreme weather; the place is a health hazard and a potential source of the Hendra virus.

Melbourne City had a problem with bats in the Botanic Gardens some years ago, not dissimilar with the predicament facing Bendigo today with numerous bats in the heart of our city.

Rather than spending $30,000 on a bat water theme park they took a more enlightened approach and relocated thousands across the city to Yarra Bend in a series of steps with no casualties.

A similar strategy could be invoked in Bendigo. The bats could eventually be transferred to a suitable new home then live happily hereafter as could the citizens of Bendigo.

An ill- considered and expensive decision has been made by an insulated group of Council officers, Councillors and others. It is not too late to listen to the community and backtrack.

Relocate them.

M. Mc Kenzie Strathdale Vic

I congratulate Nigel Nicholas on his opinion expose in the most recent edition of The Bendigo Monthly; regarding the performance of Bendigo Council Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Craig Niemann over the past ten years.

No doubt some of Bendigo’s Community Leaders; some of whom appear to me ‘self appointed’, will spring to Mr Niemann’s defence. Also possibly our current Mayor, in an effort to indicate the CEO has the support of all Councillors; something I doubt.

I expect generalisations will be made by those who may support Mr Niemann; rather than them being able to dispute the enormous number of unsatisfactory issues that Mr Nicholas clearly outlined.

Mr Nicholas kindly omitted to mention that over two council terms Mr Niemann fiercely opposed an Independent Review of Bendigo Council, as had been proposed by Messrs Ted Coleman and Michael McKenzie, with strong support from various other rank and file citizens.

Benefits gained from the resultant review can be viewed in a council document titled Independent Review. I quote some key points.

‘The final report on the implementation finds that the Independent Review has created a more efficient and responsive, better-governed organisation equipped to engage with and meet the needs of Greater Bendigo’s

growing community.’

‘Action on the review’s findings and recommendations has resulted in: . Net savings predicted to reach more than $4.2 million for the four years to June 30 2017. . Significant improvements to the annual budget process including improved expenditure scrutiny measures resulting in the removal of $3.67 million of expenditure items from the 2016-2017 budget.

An estimated $60 million reduction in the forecast asset renewal funding gap over the next 10 years.

The implementation of the Independent Review has also embedded many new practices and approaches that will be of lasting benefit.

Significant improvements to the annual budget deliberation processes will provide ongoing savings through more rigorous assessment of expenditure items.’

Questions need to be asked.

1. How could a CEO, with all the Directors, officers and staff he had underpinning him failed to have identified some of the above areas where savings could be achieved? And taken prior action.

2. Why did a CEO, not once, but twice, so strongly oppose an Independent Review of the Council he presided over, that would ultimately reveal so many failings, and achieve the initial and ongoing savings that it has?

Was he frightened of something?

I invite Mr Craig Niemann to please explain; through this newspaper.

Colin Carrington Heathcote Vic.

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Mayor Replies to Our The Monthly Response I write in response to last month’s front page opinion piece about Chief Executive Officer Craig Niemann and his leadership of the City of Greater Bendigo.

The City of Greater Bendigo is one of the most highly regarded Councils in the state. We welcome constructive ideas and commentary about how services can be delivered and prioritised. However, this opinion piece was a personal diatribe against a respected leader in Local Government in Victoria, admired by regional peers and associates.

Speak to the issues, not the person.

With regards to the processes discussed in the article, some information may assist. A Chief Executive Officer is a Council’s only employee and they are appointed on a five-year cycle.

The most recent CEO recruitment process in 2017, instigated by the previous Council, resulted in a competitive search and was independently facilitated by a specialist recruitment agency.

The decision to advertise the role was sound business practice and in line with community expectations.

The best person for the job was appointed.

Council takes very seriously its role in providing feedback, key performance indicators (KPIs) and direction to the CEO, which is done regularly and formally.

The CEO is responsible for the staff, who enact the decisions of Council. The annual budget process and four-year Council plan are determined by Council, which helps set the workplan of staff and provides direction on significant investment in projects and initiatives, rates, fees and charges, right down to new

staff positions.

Not every community member will agree with every decision or action of successive Councils, but it is never the intention of our elected leaders or senior staff to waste public money. Over the past five years, the City has delivered over $300M in capital works, which have included significant investments secured from State and Federal government funds.

The article spoke disparagingly of the City’s long-term planning. The most recent Imagine Greater Bendigo project is a requirement under the new Local Government Act to engage the community to prepare a new community vision and Council Plan, as well as other strategic documents. Long-term planning is challenging but is an expectation of Local Government. All 79 Victorian Councils are currently undertaking this process.

A range of previous and recent strategic work, including the Greater Bendigo 2036 Plan, have helped inform projects and other considerations over the past decade. Imagine Greater Bendigo will expand on this work and help Council gain an understanding of the community’s views about the future, given so much has changed in the past 10 years.

Every four years our community is given the opportunity to ensure there are ‘fresh eyes’ leading the City and guiding the work of the CEO and therefore staff.

The buck stops with Council and naming individuals in personal and inaccurate media commentary does not support attracting quality future leaders in any sector to live and work in our city.

Mayor Cr Jennifer Alden City of Greater Bendigo

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In reply to your letter, it reads like a course on council procedure and intimates we don’t know the span of the current CEO’s contract. We raised a question, regarding CEO’s contractual terms in general not Mr Niemann’s in particular.

As to your claim of being one of the most highly regarded councils in the state, this obviously isn’t coming from the majority of ratepayers given your past customer satisfaction surveys.

Our article was based on how many global corporations manage their companies and the position of CEO, an approach we believe should be seriously considered throughout Local Government within Victoria.

Judging by your letter our CEO’s contract is a forgone conclusion when coming up for renewal.

Others agree with us, for example the Victorian Local Government Inspectorate.

“What are the implications of this level of ‘churn’ in the sector and does it really matter? Perhaps change is good for Councillors who want to avoid complacency, and the risk of a CEO becoming complacent, or one who stops listening and delivering results.”

“How long should a CEO stay? A Harvard Business Review article on this topic suggests seven years, plus or minus two as ‘a reasonable number: seven years is probably the period of maximum effectiveness for most people in what can be a very stressful job’ They suggest there are three phases to a CEO job which evolves from the Entry stage to Consolidation and then Decline.”

“Ideally, a CEO will realise it is time to move on when they are “at that sweet spot of being at the peak of their

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Reader Forum performance, just before the decline”.

As for a personal attack, no.

This was an opinion piece, surely we are entitled to that.

I noticed you haven’t answered any of the concerns raised in the article regarding recent council satisfaction surveys and I would like to know which of the statistics we have quoted are inacurate, since information came from government sites, in fact I fail to see how you can label us innacurate.

Also since you mentioned the Local Government Act here’s a direct quote “Address public and stakeholder concerns in an honest and forthright way and communicate results back to the public in a way they understand.”

I quote the act because on another note I am rather bemused why council won’t reveal the total annual amount of rent due to be paid to the State Government for leased offices in the GovHub is to be. Surely the ratepayers have a right to know!

Also what is going on with the new GovHub site?

We have heard all sorts of whispers, historic relics, old cellar’s full of goodies, bodies and construction seems to have ceased N.Nicholas Editor: Bendigo Monthly If you missed the last edition please visit:issuu.com/bendigomonthly/docs/bendigo_ monthly_february_2021

WORK COMMENCING THIS WEEK ON ROSS PARK- COGB The City of Greater Bendigo will commence work this week to remove asbestos from Ross Park in Steane Street, Kennington.

City of Greater Bendigo Presentation and Assets Director Brian Westley said asbestos found at the site had been confirmed as non-friable, meaning the health risk to the general public was low.

“The remediation works will include the removal of visible asbestos and a shallow excavation of the soil surrounding the basketball court area. This work will be monitored by a soil hygienist expert.

“Depending on the weather we expect Ross Park to reopen to the public by mid-April.

“The City would like to thank the community for . their patience

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EASTER ART SHOW gets the go ahead!

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After the disappointment of cancelling the 2020 Show, the Rotary Club of Bendigo is very excited to be holding its 53rd Easter Art Show at the magnificent Bendigo Town Hall.

With over 900 exhibits on display (and for sale) from artists from Central Victoria, Geelong/Bellarine, Melbourne, Southern NSW and interstate, the exhibition is widely known for the diversity of artwork on display and is the biggest Community Art Show in Regional Victoria.

Show Coordinator Brian Figg said from the first time artist, to artists who have exhibited at our Show for over 40 years, there is something for everyone at the Bendigo Art Show.

This year the event will be a little different as the Club is required to comply with current COVID-19 Indoor

Event guidelines and be a ticketed event, restricting attendance to no more than 100 patrons at any one time in the Bendigo Town Hall.

To cater for expected attendance, the Club have scheduled a number of two hour sessions during the four days of Easter (and an extended session on the Thursday Evening prior).

Bookings are encouraged and tickets are available online on the website “bendigoartshow.com.au”.

Tickets at the door will be subject to availability for each session.

The Easter Art Show is the Rotary Club of Bendigo’s principal fundraiser and allows the club to support many local, national, youth and international projects of Rotary. The Rotary Club of Bendigo invite you to come along and visit the wonderful 2021 Easter Art Show.

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and address with the word Circus to media@bendigomonthly.net or PO BOX 6098 White Hills Vic 3550

WINNER

will be notified by the 2nd of April *Tuesday 6th April 10.45am performance, not transferable for other session times.

STEP RIGHT UP, STEP RIGHT UP Melbourne and prepare to enter a world of whimsical wonders where your imagination will soar like never before, in this completely re-imagined FAMILY CIRCUS SPECTACULAR! Opening in The Famous Spiegeltent, Arts Centre, Melbourne from April 3 to 18 Prior to Covid-19 taking over the world, The Greatest Magic Show toured the globe; performing at Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Edinburgh Fringe across 2019 and 2020, to critically acclaimed reviews and sell-out seasons in all cities.

Showmen Productions - the creative team from The Greatest Magic Show - are now set to bring their latest dazzling spectacle to The Famous Spiegeltent, direct from The Adelaide Fringe, to astound and amaze the entire family.

‘CIRCUS’ is the latest trailblazer in children’s entertainment; featuring worldclass illusions direct from Las Vegas, impressive feats

of acrobatics, mind-boggling juggling stunts poised high above the stage, and the classical, loveable Clown who will stop at nothing to get his chance to be a part of the show!

Starring the very best performers in the business, and with enough side-splitting comedy to send any grown man running to the toilet, there’s no simpler way to put it - this show truly has it all!

After having debuted in 2018 to sell-out crowds across the country, the Showmen have continued their enormous success, being awarded the weekly award for Best Children’s Show at the 2019 Fringe World, as well as winning Best Kids Show at the 2019 Sydney Fringe. At the 2019 Adelaide Fringe, they received further acclaim from GLAM Adelaide,

where they were hailed as: “Quite possibly the Penn & Teller of Australia! 5 Stars!”.

During their 2020 season at Fringe World, just prior to Covid-19 locking down the country, their family magic show was further praised by the West Australian as a “Rollicking, Rollercoaster Ride for Pint-sized Punters!

4½ stars” This year at the Melbourne Comedy Festival they get set to debut their latest creation, which was designed from the ground up during MELBOURNE’S COVID-19 LOCKDOWN IN 2020! ‘CIRCUS’ brings together years of experience in the industry and is the culmination of some of the most talented family circus performers on the Fringe circuit in a MEGA show teaching kids the importance of being different.

“Sam & Justin’s skills and clever banter had the packed out audience enthralled and delighted!” Fringe Feed 4½ stars.

Don’t miss out on your chance to take a wondrous journey with the enchanting Ringmaster, and tumble down the rabbit hole as you get set to experience a bewildering and hilarious family circus show unlike any other before it; concluding with a powerful message to always embrace your weirdness and never lose sight of your dreams - no matter how wild!

Venue: The Famous Spiegeltent, Arts Centre, St Kilda Rd, Melbourne Date/Time: 3rd to 18th April (Tues to Sun) @ 10.45am Tickets: Adult $25; Concession $23; Family $85; Groups 6+ $20 Bookings: www.comedyfestival.com. au / https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2021/shows/ circus Show Website: www.showmenproductions.com.au/ circus-the-show

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Iain Wilson Art Exhibition

Bendigo Record Fair

Local artist Iain Wilson.

Exhibition of recent paintings.

Dudley House 9th-17th April.

Opening 2pm 10th April.

April 18th All Seasons Hotel.

171 - 183 McIvor Hwy Bendigo.

10am - 4pm $5 entry.

9am Early bird entry $10.

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Mary Quant: Fashion Revolutionary Bendigo Art Gallery exhibition.

42 View Street, Bendigo.

20th March - 11th July.

Bendigo’s open-air wine and food festival returns this April Bendigo’s winemakers are taking over Rosalind Park for two days this April with the return of the Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival.

Postponed in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the festival is bringing back a whole lot of local wines, delicious regional food and live music to Bendigo on April 17 and 18.

Rosalind Park, in the city’s centre, is

transformed into an open-air wine and food festival for a fun filled day.

Tickets are $60 for the Saturday event and $55 for the Sunday event (under 18’s free).

Each day commences at 11am and concludes at 4pm. The festival is proudly sponsored by Strategem, City of Greater Bendigo, Bendigo Mazda, Bendigo Tourism and Shire of Loddon.

144th Maldon Easter Fair - 5 Days Of Fun The Maldon Easter Fair is now in its 144th continuous year since it began in 1878, and is Australia’s only continuous Easter fair.

This year organisers have planned to host most of the usual events from past years in line with current Covid restrictions.

Festivities for this year’s Easter Fair will kick off on Thursday 7pm at the Maldon Hotel with the ‘the great Aussie scone bake competition, this is a hotly contested event every year and a favourite with all ages. Evening activities will also include the turning on of the tower lights, appearance from the Easter Bunny, music and much more.

Friday’s events 10:30AM – Open air combined church service at the Beehive Chimney Site, Main Street. (Inclement Weather - Baptist Church, Templeton St). 12 noon get to the footy to see - Maldon FNC Vs Newstead FNC. During the day there will also be plenty of activities for the kids, jumping castle, face painting and an Easter egg hunt.

If you can’t make it to the footy the Vintage Engine Rally is sure to please from 12 until 4PM –Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum on Vincents Rd. Saturday’s activities will feature Beehive Chimney Easter Market commencing 9am, those wishing a stall can contact; Genine - 0400 914 007. 10 AM to 4PM –Vintage Engine Rally. 12 to 4pm – Maldon Golf Club hole in one competition with guaranteed $2,000 prize money plus 50 bonus prizes

Vintage Engine Rally and the continuance of the Maldon Golf Clubs hole in one competition plus at 1.30pm the Maldon Brass Band will again be playing at the Maldon Shire Gardens.

Monday is the grand finale - 144th Maldon Easter Fair grand procession fun for all. If visiting Maldon over Easter don’t forget to get a ticket in the Maldon Lions Easter Fair raffle, there are numerous prizes and funds go to supporting the Easter Fair each year.

each day. 1-30pm – Maldon Brass Band concert, Maldon Shire Gardens, Band Rotunda, High St. 7:30PM, everyone’s favourite, dancing on the woody (dancing in the street this year will be held on the Bill Woodfull Reserve). Hosted by David Skinner.

Sunday 4th April, will again see from 10am until 4pm the

April 1 - April 5 2021 Maldon’s 144th Easter Fair 2021 THE TRADITION CONTINUES - AUSTRALIA’S ONLY CONTINUOUS EASTER FAIR Maldon Golf Club Hole in one competition

12 - 4 Easter Saturday 10:30-4:30 Easter Sunday $2,000 Hole in One Prize sponsored by the Maldon & District Community Bank and Spot Prizes

Raffle

MALDON VINTAGE MACHINERY MUSEUM

Tickets $2-00, Drawn 2pm Easter Monday Tickets available outside Maldon Hotel & Online

Eleventh Easter Machinery Rally Vincent’s Road Maldon Open Easter Fri. Sat, Sun, Mon. 10am - 4pm

Wheelbarrow of Goods

BEEHIVE CHIMNEY EASTER MARKET THE GREAT AUSSIE SCONE BAKE COMPETITION Plus Much MORE..

For Further Easter Information Contact Genine - 0400 914 007

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Travel

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Spanner Man Boort Simply Tomatoes 12th May 2021- $75.00 PP**

Bendigo’s Group Travel Specialists Come on a journey with us in our comfortable, 46 seater, air conditioned coach Specialising in tailor made itineraries to incredible destinations throughout Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales offering unforgettable experiences.

EXTENDED TOURS Bushrangers, Wetlands & Rural Art 3 Day Coach Tour 18th to 20th October 2021 Price: From $550 per person twin Share Single room price add $130*

Photo Spannerman Sculpture

Swan Hill

2 day coach tour 27th to 28th September 2021 Price: From $359.00 per person twin share Single room price add $50.00*

Enjoy morning tea on arrival at the famous John Piccoli – the Spannerman, Spanner Sculpture Gardens.

Followed by a guided tour of the gardens.

The two-acre garden has many large sculptures.

John has made from old spanners placed amongst the trees and garden beds.

DAY TOURS Mystery Tour 30th May 2021 Where will our road lead?

What adventure do we have for you?

Where you are going will not be revealed until you arrive. Climb aboard and enjoy a day of Mystery and fun.

Cost $80.00 PP*

You will be amazed both by this man who didn’t start his sculptures until he was retired and the sculptures themselves are amazing.

Then move onto Little Lake Boort for a picnic box lunch supplied by local caterer Jeanette Wagner (a note that both pubs have closed due to Covid we are hoping they may be back and operating soon) The Lake has many sculptures around it and in the park areas.

If weather is not suitable an enclosed venue will be provided. And drive past the sculptures.

In the afternoon head to the new establishment of Simply Tomatoes that produce green tomato products for retail & food service. They grow, pick, manufacture and package on their family farm. They also own Aussie Wool Quilts in Boort. Visitors will see how they make the pillows, quilts and under blanket onsite.

A driving town tour of Boort viewing the historic courthouse, the medical precinct and the various sculptures around Little Lake Boort.

Then it’s back home to Bendigo.

**A minimum of 25 passengers is required for the tour to depart, should there be less than 25 people travelling per tour passengers will be offered the opportunity to pay a revised costing, or cancel their booking. Other terms and conditions apply.

Spanner Man 12th May 2021 Cost $75.00 Per Person*

Silo Art & Street Art 3rd June 2021 Cost $80.00 Per Person*

Christmas in July at Donegan’s Farm 21st July 2021 Cost $75.00 Per Person.*

Yackatoon & Boxlands Rose Garden 2nd October 2021 Cost $80.00 Per Person*

Concert transfers check our Facebook & web page for dates, prices etc.

Frozen The Musical, Magic Mike and Moulin Rouge.

For enquiries or bookings contact Escape Coach Tours PO Box 52, Epsom Vic 3551 M: 0492 811 272 or Genine McHugh - MTA Travel M: 0400 914 007 E: gmchugh@mtatravel.com.au

www.escapecoachtours.com.au

* Minimum numbers & other Conditions apply ask for details

Licence TAG903 ATAS – A10541.

• Inboard Ski Boat Service • Parts & Accessories • Ski Race Boat Development • Propellor Repairs • General Maintenance 5 Contempo Court East Bendigo P: 5444 2774 M: 0408 665 715 sales@nankervis.com.au E:E: lwnankervis@m2data.com.au

Nankervis Performance Boats Nankervis Performance Boats are opening their workshop doors to the public on Easter Saturday from 9am to 3pm. They will be showcasing a wide display of boats they have lovingly restored some having not seen the light of day for the past 3 decades.

This is a must see for any boating enthusiast. Entry is free 5 Contempo Court East Bendigo.

If you have a boat you would like to display contact Leo Nankervis 0408665715 Free parking available.

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Bendigo Bricks 2021 Bringing the Brick Back!

In order to ensure the safety of the public, and their fantastic exhibitors, Bendigo Bricks will be a little different this year.

There will be 4 x 3 sessions over the 2 days. These are limited to 500 people per session.

Early bookings will ensure you get the time you want.

Bendigo Bricks have moved to a larger venue to ensure social distancing is easier.

It will seem sparce, but be ensured they have more exhibits than ever. They have had to remove the very popular play area this year as

well, it will be back as soon as the COVID restrictions lift. Vendors will still have a huge range of sets and parts to help keep the creating going after the event. They may have a few special TV visitors bring builds as well.

See if you can pick them out!

Proudly presented by Bendigo LEGO® User Group with proceeds supporting the 1st Bendigo Scout Group.

This event is not affiliated with the LEGO® Group.

Tickets please visit: bendigobricks.com

WHEN 10am–5pm, Saturday 10 April 10am–4pm Sunday 11 April WHERE Bendigo Exhibition Centre Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Holmes Road, North Bendigo.

For those interested Bendigo Bricks also hold monthly meetings.

11am – 3pm last Sunday of each month (except December) at McKinnon Pavillion, Bendigo Showgrounds. Want to know more then email: bendigobricks@gmail.com

Photo: Joe Meno, BrickJournal.com Amazing Lego Creation at Brickworld 2010; Castle view.

Your Health & Safety Is Our Priority

BENDIGO SHOWGROUNDS Market Come along to Bendigo’s busiest market

OVER 200 STALLS •Family atmosphere •Free ample parking •Close to the city centre

Prince of Wales Showgrounds Holmes Rd, Bendigo Phone: 0407 094 805 www.bendigoshow.com.au

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Out & About

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TARNAGULLA REVISITED

Photo: Ken Arnold The former Victoria hotel and theatre, now the Town Hall.

Ken Arnold

killed in a buggy accident whilst enroute to inspect a mine near The open day for the Llanelly, Thomas Comrie, a Tarnagulla Archives and local storekeeper and hall is becoming a popular Daniel Duggan, also a MLA, second Sunday of the JP, auctioneer and real estate month outing for many agent. people.

On the opposite wall of the The old Victoria hotel and hall is another hugh theatre building, now the picture frame which Tarnagulla Town Hall, is contains around 100 situated in Commercial photographs of some of the road. If you are travelling early settlers in the area. out from Bendigo on the There are many other Wimmera highway do not important framed items turn towards St Arnaud which will draw your but continue south towards attention, in particular the Dunolly. recently framed photograph Opening at 10 am, with replica war medals admission by gold coin or of Alfred Leigh Bool, 1895 a donation which goes to1867, the medals being the wards having more of the Military Cross, British War historical records and photo- Medal and the graphs copied, framed etc, Victory Medal, donated by you will be able to look at the Bool family at the March many early photographs, opening. in particular a set that was Of recent times a done by a Mr Marchand, in descendant of an original 1865, they being for the settler in the town had Intercolonial Exhibition. several old photographs The large frame has several enlarged then hand coloured sepia photographs depicting and framed for all to see.

Tarnagulla and nearby David Gordon is on hand to Newbridge, which were once help with research on early in the Borough of Tarnagulla. residents whilst there are There are many more usually several photographs of important other people on hand who people including Thomas have been returning to the Cheetham, MLA, who was township to help those who Historian

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want to know what the town was like up 60 years or so ago. These people can usually answer most of the questions in a very informal way, well in fact, anybody can join in a give their “two bobs worth.”

The archives are behind the hall where you can inspect records. Megan is on hand to help.

The close by Tarnagulla Country Cafe is a very popular spot for a Sunday roast meal, nice coffee, milk shakes, and other good food prepared by Justine Perri, a jovial chef. If you think you would like to have a roast meal I would suggest you get a seat early as they usually fill quickly as people often come from St. Arnaud, Bealiba, Inglewood, Dunolly, Maldon, Melbourne and Bendigo. Once again the setting is informal thus it is a bit like a back to.

If you like you can pick a walking tour guide and stroll up and down Commercial road, once the working mans street, or for those a bit more adventurous you can walk over the large storm water drain and head west to the Gladstone street area, this being the site of the old

court, school, three churches, the old wardens office cum post office, police station and gaol etc. Whilst in that area do go to the recreation reserve where you will be able to view a historical two storey grandstand, one of only two of this type left in Victoria.

East of Commercial road you can view the ruins of the old Methodist church, it being burnt out about 20 years ago. For those who like looking out at old out offices, more commonly refered to as a thunder box, you will find one a short distance from the church, it being near the poppet legs of the old Poverty mine. You might wonder why it was given the name Poverty as this mine was anything but poor, it probably was the richest gold mine in its day but the underground water was a problem.

The Poverty was the name given by that Hatt’s who came upon the exposed reef where, in the early days you could knock a lump off as you walked past, go home and crush the quartz to get the gold.

David Hatt was bringing a barque into Poverty Bay, New Zealand when it was

wrecked. A Maori princess swam out and saved Hatt, he later marrying her and settling in Sandy Creek (now Tarnagulla.) Further north east of the town you will find Growlers Hill. You need to take the Tarnagulla - Newbridge road for a short distance and turn at Crystal Hill Follow the gravel track past a large dam, once the back up reservoir for Tarnagulla, proceeding until you come to the top of the hill. With a little effort and plenty of care you see an open deep shaft, another deep shaft which has been protected by a good security cover, two small powder monkies in the side a mullock heap. Ifyou walk towards the gully you will see a drive before crossing an old mining dam then up the hill to the open cut mines.

Two houses that create much interest and questions are Bell’s cottage, near the cemetery on Wimmera highway, and Pebble Cottage, north along Gladstone street past the golf course.

Herbert Bell built his free stone cottage, he carrying the stone on his bicycle whilst Pebble Cottage has quartz pebbles which were pushed in whilst the mud was wet. This is also a small building thus any visiting children often had to sleep in the roof cavity. It has two outside offices.

Apart from the the buildings there are three other attractions visitors like to view they being the old bridge in Lytton street, once the main through road to St. Arnaud, the old windmill and tank stand in behind the high roofed house as you drive up Commercial road and the Corfu mine site midway between Tarnagulla and Newbridge.

Some the more important early residents of the Tarnagulla area were James A Bright, accredited

with finding what became the Sandy Creek rush, Henry C Bristol, Town Clerk, James J Cheetham JP, MLA, accountant and mine manager, Daniel J Duggan, MLA, councillor, auctioneer, George Minto who later became the Engineer for the Shire of Marong, Jonathan Falder, a preacher, Walter Laidlaw the inventor of the quartz tailings pump and spark arresters, Thomas Page, editor of Tarnagulla & Llanelly Courier newspaper, Peter Laurie, farmer, after which a local railway station was named, George Stafford, undertaker, William Roper, carpenter and undertaker, he building the local grandstand, Edward Rosman, share broker, Henry W Treloar who patented a stump grubber, George Thompson and Thomas Comrie, of Thompson & Comrie, storekeepers on many of the local goldfields, William Herd, James B Reid, David Renshaw, Frederick Bool, Edward Runting, William Schofield, Alexander Turnbull, Rees Williams, all storekeepers, Friederich Bowman and Justus Willersdorf, bakers, Robert H Burstall, Henry Ison, John F Newman, butchers, David and Stephen, Hatt, William M Davies, John Beynon, J Davies, J W Davies & Williams, all involved with the big mines and David Arnold, who with his sons William John and David Russell built the first bridge over the Bulabul creek at what is now Arnold.

Many of these people are buried in the local cemetery.

These are just a few of the people who were involved around the fledgling township of Tarnagulla.

If you are interested in local history do yourself a favour and step back intime by visiting Tarnagulla on the second Sunday of any month.

New release book. History of Bendigo’s CBD. A Golden Valley in the Forest. The Pioneers who helped shape Bendigo in the early years.

This new book explores the early history of the Bendigo Central Business District.

Well researched, informative factual history of historical Bendigo, from when the first settlers arrived as early as the 1830’s and during the gold rush in 1852.

Early maps. Infancy of Bendigo pencil sketch.

Historical photos. Early prospectors, pioneers stories, photos.

Family histories of the early settlers to Bendigo.

Location of early buildings. Origin of the name of Bendigo.

Included in this book is valuable historical research written by well known local Bendigo historian, the late Dr Ralph Birrell.

Limited edition. $70. Available from the author Glenys Pollard.

Researcher, Historian and Genealogist.

Email: glenyspollard@gmail.com Mobile: 0400118953.

Photo: Old tank stand & windmill, Commercial Rd

News VICTORIAN SMALL BUSINESS COMMISSIONER LEADS NEW BUSINESS WEBINAR ON RESOLVING DISPUTES The City of Greater Bendigo is delighted to announce that Victorian Small Business Commissioner Judy O’Connell will lead a free regional webinar to help guide small businesses facing unresolved disputes and other issues.

The Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC) advocates on issues affecting people in small business, raises awareness of their rights and responsibilities and helps them to avoid or resolve disputes.

The VSBC provides support, advice and information on wide a range of matters, from rent relief negotiations between commercial tenants and landlords to small business disputes over matters such as the quality of goods or services and unpaid supplier invoices.

Director Strategy and Growth Bernie O’Sullivan has welcomed the Commissioner’s participation in the webinar.

“We are delighted that Commissioner O’Connell is able to contribute her insights to this webinar, given her wealth of experience dealing with small businesses and the many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Businesses dealing with unresolved disputes or ongoing issues may not realise that there is a lot of free support and expert guidance available and this webinar may help save a lot of time, worry and expense.”

Commissioner O’Connell said the webinar was a must for businesses across regional Victoria.

“It’s a great opportunity for regional business owners to learn more about their rights and obligations, the supports they can access at this time and how the VSBC can help resolve disputes,” Commissioner O’Connell said.

The VSBC resolves nearly

• Vol-02 • Edition-14 • March 2021 40 per cent of matters raised with their team early on, often just over the phone, and where disputes can’t be resolved this way, they progress the matter to mediation.

Mediation isn’t like going to court, rather it’s a process where an experienced and impartial professional – the mediator – guides both parties in fair and honest negotiations with the aim of reaching an outcome that they determine and can both accept.

“With the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme scheduled to finish on March 28, it’s important to know that the VSBC will keep offering guidance in negotiating a fair rent agreement going forward and free mediation for tenants and landlords who can’t reach an agreement.”

Joining the Commissioner on the panel will be Glenn Barnfield, Regional Manager from the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria, based here in Bendigo.

The settlement centre offers mediation where there are conflicts between staff or between staff and managers.

The confidential service provides mediation between parties so that a negotiated workable agreement can be found.

Other panellists will be two speakers from La Trobe University Law School. Dr Lola Akin Ojelabi is a nationally-accredited mediator and lawyer with a focus on a collaborative approach to help avoid disputes from escalating.

John Zeleznikow is a Professor of Law and Technology and he will explain how artificial intelligence is becoming a vital tool to help with disputes and conflicts.

The City of Greater Bendigo in partnership with Be.Bendigo has been hosting a series of free Business Support Webinars to help businesses navigate the rapidly changing environment during the COVID-19 pandemic and provide information on available support and resources.

The webinar, Talking COVID-19: Disputes and issues and how to resolve them effectively, will be broadcast on Tuesday March 30 at 12 noon. To register for the free webinar, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com. au/e/talking-covid-19-disputes-and-issues-and-howto-resolve-them-effectivelyregistration-142993211545

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Winning murals, Church News Rochester Mural Festival

Judges Ros Main and Penny Silver completed the difficult task of selecting overall Winner and Highly Commended. Kerry Nicholson’s mural “Imagination” was declared winning mural and Nathan Sims’ mural “Keeping My Distance” was second. Votes submitted by the general public lead to Murray Ross and Jill Conway taking away the Ray White Peoples’ Choice award. Their mural was titled “We did it Together.”

Eight artists came from near and far after being invited on the basis of their Mini Mural applications, interpreting the theme, “It Changed Our World.” The winners were from Queensland, Bendigo and Tongala.

The whole week saw Rochester buzzing with many busloads of sports teams and tourists as well as locals visiting to see the artists at working other attractions such as the painted silos, Sports Museum and Iddles’ Lane.

All of the large murals can

be purchased, except for Kerry’s winning mural which remains forever in the mural park in Moore Street, Rochester.

We are grateful to Rochester Business Network for support - both monetary and physically - to ensure the ongoing running of this festival. RBN provided chainsaw artist Brandon Kroon, BK Carving, who has created immense interest.

All through festival week Brandon has carved a platypus out of a huge red gum block as people watched in awe. He has also created kingfishers and squirrel gliders which will soon be placed within Rochester. Off cuts from the large red gum log that revealed the platypus were auctioned on Saturday preceding the announcement of winning mural artists.

Suggestions and ideas are invited for next year’s theme. and these can be written in the visitors book near the voting tree.

When Jesus was crucified , He gave up His life for all mankind. That means all people from every nation and every walk of life. He took all our sins, hurts, rejections and pain upon Himself. He set everyone free.

Of course that’s hard to understand why anyone would do that , let alone a man who was without sin. He was innocent .

People are searching for an answer to all their needs and problems . They try everything imaginable . The list is endless . Yet the answer is here in Jesus.

He forgives us of all failings and no record is kept . He heals all our diseases . Nobody and no other thing on this Earth can do that .

He’s here for us all.

So, why don’t people believe , trust, follow or cast their cares upon Him? The world is a melting pot of distractions , a variety of religions, occupations, relaxations, drugs and so on.

We can have a great time here. But, if we follow Jesus we can have a better time .

Oh! Yes! There’s an enemy called Satan who was cast from heaven for his fatal sin of pride. He has legions of evil spirits who confuse people with lies and deceit .

In turn those confused people are used to confuse others.

This is where conflict springs from.

Jesus is the answer to all that. He loves us unconditionally . When we turn to Christ we become born again. We become new men and women . The past is over. We are refreshed so we

can get on with a victorious journey .

God created the Universe and the Earth is where he placed His children....us!

He wants us to come home to Him in heaven. We have free will. The alternative to heaven is eternity in hell.... that is a place without the love of the Lord.

I invite people to come to Jesus and some do. Others don’t . I can’t, and won’t, make them. Jesus is like that too. He invites us all and waits.

If you reckon things are tough now in this world and its conflict ....just wait to see the prophecies of Revelation falling into place.

When Jesus walked this Earth , He healed ALL those who came to Him. He passed that blessing on in scriptures through the Holy Spirit gifts in 1 Cor 12.

There are many who know the joy of Jesus in their lives and are able to share those gifts through wise ministry .

Right now the evil of Covid has swept the Earth.

Christians who know Jesus in their hearts don’t live in fear of it.

Many people fear about climate change. Jesus tells us not to fear about anything . God gave us the Earth to use to live successfully . He can give us wise and creative ways to use the resources of this planet.

He never set out a plan of anxiety . He tells us to be anxious for nothing .

I invite people to consider Jesus coming into their hearts and then He will bring peace to their minds and healing to their bodies.

Ps Peter Pritchard.

SOUTHERN GATEWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Isaiah 54:7..

Ps 103:no 3 “weapon Who forgives sins “ But thatall is your formed and heals yourprosper....” diseases.” against youallshall

Sunday service at 10 am.

Y Community Hall opp Aldi, Kangaroo Flat.

All welcome in Jesus name.

Enquires to Ps Peter Pritchard.

0413682999.

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Collectables

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The Card Collector

pay, whether it is Beatles or not. The more beat up and played it is, the less we collectors are willing to pay.

Because many collectors memory. attempted to remove the The space card shown is pasted over trunk cover to one of a set issued by the reveal the original butchers Victorian Milk Board in over, in collecting terms this the early 1960s. A space album takes on three differrace had started in the late ent forms, and that partly 1950s between the USA and determines the value: Russia, and it inspired many - 1st state: 1st issue with the artists to draw what they butcher cover that was sold imagined future space travel and not subject to the return would look like. to Capital Records Most cereal and confection- 2nd state: Pasted over ery companies issued sets of trunk cover that was not space cards, some outlandremoved ish and some close to what - 3rd state: Pasted over trunk we now know today. The cover removed (peeled), to Dyna-Soar Glider (what a varying degrees of success. fabulous name) featured on Photos David Lindsay Down to $$$ and I will this card was imagined to be Courtesy D.Lindsay Card Correspondent use ebay as the reference launched from a convention- Phil Crone to be put on some sort of (keeping in mind that many al rocket and could return to Correspondent pedestal. When Capital Land Speed record holder earth after its orbits. Cards asked for images to grace the of these are sold privately or Advertising postcards with Ted Gray who averaged at auction). The below are cover of a record they were 157mph over a mile in 1957 issued by the Milk Board action shots of the business some of the highest prices are very rare and it is almost Seeing that records seem to releasing to at Coonabarabran in NSW. owner are rare. reached when selling: impossible to complete a set be growing in popularity, it support an upcoming tour, Len Lukey successfully This postcard features a - 1st state: A still sealed this is what was sent. The is timely, I think, to look at drove racing cars in the late these days. photo of Len Lukey driving mono copy sold in Now there is another label bosses were a little some of the classic 1950’s and early 1960s and his Cooper Climax racing September 2019 for over space race occurring with aghast at the prospect and collectables that have been won the Australian Drivers car in 1959. On the back of AUD$45,000. A sealed copy China and India adding to requested different images, issued over the years.

Championship in 1959. the card is an ad for Lukey is extremely rare and the request was denied.

I thought I would start In 1964 Lukey purchased a the list of major countries Mufflers which was a houseobviously bought new in involved. Private companies with an album that was not Back to the recall. The hold name during the 1960s property on Phillip Island. like SpaceX hope to carry retailers sent back all unsold 1966 and never opened released in Australia but is This included what is now and 1970s. Below the title - 2nd state: A still sealed very well known to most old issues of Yesterday and the Phillip Island Grand Prix passengers into space in of the card is Len Lukey’s mono copy sold in July 2020 the next few years and have school collectors, The Today and the record Circuit, and all for $40,000. signature but sadly this has for over AUD$9000 carried out many successful Beatles ‘Yesterday and company then pasted the Following extensive work, faded over the years, as it - 3rd state: a stereo copy launches in preparation. ‘trunk cover’ over the Today’. the circuit was reopened in was never intended to be in beautiful condition These are exciting times for existing ‘butcher’ cover.

Released in the USA and 1967 and remained in his kept this long. sold in June 2020 for over space travel.

This meant that existing Canada in 1966 it featured name until 1984.

The ad on the back of the AUD$10,000 David can be contacted at covers did not need to be decapitated dolls and raw Len Lukey died in 1978. card includes an extensive In the 60’s most albums dlindsay5@protonmail.com meat and became destroyed and they could One of the turns on the list of drivers who used his were released with a stereo use all existing covers first affectionately known as the mufflers in their racing cars Phillip Island circuit is until the trunk cover became and mono version, the mono ‘Butcher cover’. North and includes the Australian named Lukey Heights in his copy of Yesterday and Today the standard.

America in the mid-sixties It is the fact that these were sold significantly more than was still quite conservative the stereo copy hence the only printed for North and even though rock ‘n America and that they were higher price for a nice stereo roll had been around for a copy. number of years, the sight of recalled then phased out Obviously these prices are that they are so collectable this cover outraged record only from ebay and go down worldwide. The other fact retailers and a large substantially from what is that it was the Beatles also number of the population. shown above, with private helped. I doubt any other So much so that Capital sales and auctions records issued a remost call and pasted what likely showing is now referred to as similar results. the ‘trunk cover’ over I should point all returned covers. out that though The reasons for Old Bottles, Town We Buy records are popuor Company names using that cover Advertise Deceased

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AS Demijohns etc. larly collectable. as a protest for the Box Lots or the Single items or LITTLE Just because way their American Whole Lot. Boxed Lots.

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SCANLENS band would have created the they are grossly overpriced Australian photographer CARDS and others priced to sell are controversy or the hysteria Roger Whitaker, who took Football cards ‘going out the door’. One of that erupted with this cover the photo as one of many Records swap cards the things I love about or the price that some of during a planned photo LP’s & 45’s cigarette cards collecting is finding artists these covers command.

I shoot, says the series of For collector bottle caps you had never heard of and must say here that condition photos was originally comics.

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Bendigo Rocks Easter!

The great Local bands of the 80s/90s and zeros are back to ROCK Easter for a major fundraiser for Let’s Chat which is all about Mental Health awareness!

They might be getting old ...but the boys have all still got it!

It’s an old Easter Sunday tradition about to revived ...

6 classic bands on one stage on one great day.

Unkle Dumpy, Do Wah Diddy Bros (feat Chris Deraugo) Luxury, JR Baker, Rockin Donkeys and .....Darkcide!!

Sunday April 4 at White Hills Garden of the Future from 3pm till 11pm ....BYO Food but Alcohol is only on sale in the venue ...Covid rules apply and this is a ticketed event only $20 Adults $15 Kids under 16 $50 Family.

•The Offspring & Sum 41 co-headlining Australia tour Fri, 23 Apr, 7:00 – 10:00 pm Victoria University 301 Flinders Ln, Melbourne.

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Block Party 004, Good Friday, 2nd April from 2pm till late. View St, Bendigo.

The Rocking Donkeys performed around Bendigo, Melbourne and the surf coast for 23 years performing over 1,000 gigs, in the early days playing up to 4 nights a week. Although there were a few lineup changes through the journey, two of the original members Darren Howell & Roddy Fawcett played together through it s entirety. 30 years since the band formed, Easter rocks Bendigo see’s the original line up back together for the first time since its inception. The Donkeys reformed is definitely a buzz…

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2021 BENDIGO VENUES & EVENTS SEASON LAUNCH The City of Greater Bendigo’s 2021 performing arts program was announced during a launch event recently.

The extensive program of arts and entertainment will feature Bangarra Dance Theatre, Opera Australia, Bell Shakespeare and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, among many other musical, circus,

comedy, opera and drama performances throughout the year.

Bendigo’s own Arena Theatre Company will bring its award-winning original production of Robot Song back to Bendigo and will also premiere a new work, Baai (Home), in October at Ulumbarra Theatre.

Other highlights include a performance in March from

renowned guitarists The Grigoryan Brothers, who presented a surprise guest performance and sample of their show at Sunday’s launch, as well as legendary singer-songwriter Archie Roach sharing his life story in Tell Me Why. For all the details of Season 2021, please visit http://www.bendigovenuesandevents.com.au/.

Most residents will be unaware a new Japanese restaurant opened in Barnard St Bendigo on 10 February during lockdown. The owner of the business, Jack Xu Yang and his wife Lesley, have moved from Melbourne.

Jack originally came to Australia from Beijing as a teenager unable to speak a word of English. But this was only a temporary speed hump and Jack quickly completed a commerce degree and an MBA. On returning to Beijing Jack quickly realized the way business was done there was not for him. So he and his wife returned to Australia and set up a mortgage broking business. He then visited an “OKAMI “ restaurant in Melbourne and was taken by the beautiful range of food at reasonable prices. A family friendly environment.

A franchise for OKAMI was available for Bendigo so Jack eagerly stepped up. The premises have been beautifully fitted out and can seat 125 . They have a great range of healthy food new to Bendigo and they have a liquor licence.

With Jack and Lesley on the floor ensuring all customers enjoy a quality dining experience it is sure to add to the culinary options available in our beautiful city.

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