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ISSUE 1003 FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2017

A classic celebration LAKE Weeroona was a sea of colour yesterday for Australia Day. Huge crowds flocked to the community celebrations. This classic Morris car,

adorned with some of the Strathdale Quilters’ best handiwork proved a popular attraction.

STAGE ONE

By SHARON KEMP

WHEN 170 patients and the first of 3000 medical staff moved into the new $630 million Bendigo Hospital this week, more than 10 years of work to create cornerstone infrastructure underpinning decades of growth for Bendigo was realised. Months of precision planning allowed patients to be moved without incident from the old hospital on the other side of Arnold Street, and from the Anne Caudle Centre, to the brand new lay-out featuring some the most up-to-date medical equipment in Australia.

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Hospital opens doors to patients

In the months ahead, after ramping up to full service operations and then completing the second phase construction, the hospital will become the pinnacle medical facility in central Victoria. Once a helipad is built in the second stage planning, the city is expected to become a centre of trauma treatment for cases where it is closer to fly to Bendigo than Melbourne. Bendigo Health chief executive John Mulder said the new hospital

was in a position to handle more trauma patients while not being a trauma centre. For a start, the new facility boasts four bays for resuscitation, and initial room and equipment for 11 patients in the intensive care unit. “Patients and staff are thrilled with the new facility,” Mr Mulder said. “We are still in the early stages of this transition and we are all focused on ensuring everything continues to run smoothly in the coming weeks.

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Mr Mulder said the number of single rooms and private rooms will distinguish the hospital from other facilities. “We are introducing new technology, we have automatic guided vehicles, little robots, that will take food and supplies around,” he said. “We are also introducing electronic medical records, we want it the safest hospital in the country as well.” The old building would be decommissioned during the coming

Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

weeks and the second phase of the project would begin with the demolition of Stanistreet House and the Kurmala building. A multi-storey car park and helipad will link to the new hospital via a two-storey high air bridge over Arnold Street. Health minister Jill Hennessy describe the new building as “an iconic piece of architecture that stands as a new landmark”. “(Tuesday’s) move (was) a massive effort that involved many months of planning to ensure patient safety, comfort and care,” Ms Hennessy said.

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Approvals bounce back THE Housing Industry Association this week said the volume of approvals across Australia for new dwellings bounced back strongly during the month of November. HIA chief economist Shane Garrett said new dwelling approvals rose by 7.0 per cent compared with the previous month but were 4.8 per cent lower than a year earlier. “November was a particularly good month on the multiunit side of the market with approvals increasing by 17.3 per cent during the month following a big fall in October. “Detached house approvals declined slightly by 0.4 per cent during November. However, over recent months the detached house side of the market has been considerably more stable than multi-units.” Last year was a record one for new dwelling starts across the nation, and this would help ensure the volume of residential building activity remains elevated over much of 2017. In November, the largest increase in seasonally-adjusted dwelling approvals occurred in Western Australia (+24.4 per cent), followed by Victoria (+9.4 per cent) and South Australia (+7.1 per cent). The volume of approvals also rose in Tasmania (+5.2 per cent) and NSW (+5.1 per cent), while in Queensland, dwelling approvals fell by 4.6 per cent during the month. HOMEOWNERS have been urged to consider their finances, with the New Year billed as the ideal time for Australians to review their mortgage and make sure they are still in the best product for their needs. Mortgage Choice chief executive officer John Flavell said

ally is the perfect time for borrowers to review their mortgage and make sure they are still in the right product for their needs. “By reviewing their home loan, borrowers may find there is another product on the market that is better suited to their needs.” According to Mr Flavell, there has been a significant increase in the proportion of bor-

Now really is the perfect time for borrowers to review their mortgage rowers opting for a fixed rate mortgage. “Our latest national home loan approval data found fixed rate home loans accounted for 22.04 per cent of all loans written in December, up from 19.51 per cent in November,” he said.

NEW HOMES: Approval numbers have recovered. whether you’ve been in your current home loan for several months or several years, it is important to give your home loan a health check at the start of every year. “At present, home loan interest rates continue to hover around all-time lows. That said, over the past couple of months many of Australia’s lenders have lifted the interest rates across their suite of home loan products.”

Mr Flavell said further rate hikes were now more likely than not. “Over the past couple of months, we have seen the United States’ Central Bank lift the Federal Funds rate by 25 basis points. In addition, funding costs have started to rise, which could encourage the Reserve Bank of Australia and, in turn, Australia’s lenders to lift rates,” he said. “With this in mind, now re-

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Education under review THE Bendigo Education Plan will be reviewed this year and a new plan set for the next decade of public secondary education as enrolment figures show the model has swung out of balance with one junior secondary college almost three times the size of any of the other three colleges. At the start of the 2016 school year, Bendigo South East College welcomed 1453 students, Crusoe College 597 students, Eaglehawk Secondary College 566 students and Weeroona College 605 students according to Victorian education department data. The Bendigo Education Plan, conceived in 2005, merged three of the five existing schools at the time to form two new colleges and poured millions of dollars into new buildings and infrastructure to

set up a framework so students could learn in ways other than the traditional classroom with desks and a teacher. The four colleges were each to teach between 800 and 1200 students and work together to provide personalised education to students in grades seven to 10.

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government secondary school students. He said enrolment numbers at colleges were a factor of the demographics of the communities they worked in. Eaglehawk’s enrolment numbers had grown for 2017. “What we need to recognise is that the growth cor-

Everyone will be involved in the review of the Bendigo Education Plan

It was conceived as a means to address lower than state average retention and attendance rates, and to address the different learning needs of local students. Eaglehawk Secondary College principal Noel Claridge said student outcomes had improved and the 2005 plan had produced in Bendigo a “world class” education framework for

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ridors in Bendigo have probably skewed the enrolments in some schools,” Mr Claridge said, adding that the Eaglehawk college would look entirely different in five to 10 years given residential development in Neangar Park and Jackass Flat. Mr Claridge said it was a positive move to look forward and plan for further changes,

working with local government to determine where student-age population growth was projected for the next decade. Education minister James Merlino announced in Bendigo last week that a working group would meet in 2017 to plan for the next 10 years. Leading the group will be Department of Education and Early Childhood Development manager Simon Milligan. Bendigo MPs Jacinta Allan and Maree Edwards, the city’s secondary schools, the City of Greater Bendigo, La Trobe Unversity and Bendigo TAFE will also be represented. “Everyone will be involved in the review of the Bendigo Education Plan, looking at what worked, looking at what needs to be improved,” Mr Merlino said. “That is the first part and the work for this year.”

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Pat on the back for service CLIFF Richards’ Medal of the Order of Australia is an honour, says the 15-year president of the Bendigo District RSL. But “just a simple ‘well done mate’, and a pat on the back, I’ll take that,” Mr Richards said. After 40 years of service to Australian war veterans, the veteran of the Vietnam War said he has had the honour of knowing men and women who served in World War I, all of whom have passed. Now he is witnessing the end of the generation of World War II veterans, a passing he admits he is very sad about. Part of his work is spending time with veterans in their final days. “I hear their stories,” Mr Richards said. “If you can understand the horror of what they went through then you can understand why they are so passionate about keeping Australia safe. “They left that legacy with me and I have embraced it.” His job is to care for the veterans who return from war, and for their families, and a whole new generation of veterans were accepting and giving that support

congratulations: Cliff Richards OAM. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN now as members of RSL. In fact, it was a number of the younger veterans in Bendigo who nominated Mr Richards for the Australia Day honour, a pat on the back from younger members that he is very proud of. “They are now the body and strength of the veteran community,” he said.

Is it time to pass leadership of the RSL to them? “It is close,” Mr Richards said, but after the interview he outlined further plans for RSL members. “I enjoy it, I can’t deny it, it is a satisfaction. “But I am the most spoilt person in the world,” he said, refer-

ring to his ‘mums’ who are the sub branch’s ex-servicewomen and who look after him, those who are still with us. Mr Richards was awarded the Order of Australia medal for service to veterans and families. He said it was a well deserved pat on the back for his wife and family, “for letting me do this”.

After more than 70 years in the CFA, Kangaroo Flat’s William “Bill” Bowery has certainly gained the respect of his peers. Mr Bowery joined the Kangaroo Flat Fire Brigade in 1945 and since that day has never looked back. “I’ve got a picture book full of amazing memories and I think they speak for themselves,” he said. During his many years with the CFA, Mr Bowery has served in a variety of roles including Captain of the Kangaroo Flat Fire Brigade between 1961 and 1979 and as an Executive Member of the then Victorian Urban Fire Brigades Association (VUFBA) between 1972 and 1980. He was awarded life membership of the Kangaroo Flat Fire Brigade in 1982 but this was certainly not the end of his success in the CFA. Mr Bowery is widely known and respected for his leadership and his dedication to the CFA and its objectives and has a long involvement and commitment to Prevention and Preparedness as key activities in improving the safety of the community. He is a trained presenter in the Fire Safe Kids program meaning he is one of the members who attends local primary schools and delivers educational lessons to children from childcare and kindergarten right through to Grade 6. He was also one of the drivers behind the Mobile Smoke House which saw the group undertake a project to have a smoke house built on a caravan chassis enabling members to take education directly to schools and the wider community. Mr Bowery has also earned the respect and appreciation of members for his commitment to representing them at the Victorian Urban Fire Brigades Association Regional Council for a number of years including a period as president and as an executive member. Kangaroo Flat Captain Adam Melis said Bill was a local legend and continues to provide exceptional service to his local community. “He is very deserving of this honour and his brigade is incredibly proud of his lifetime of achievements,” he said. As well as the AFSM Bill also received the Australia Day Citizen of the Year for Kangaroo Flat in 2012. Mr Bowery said the ASFM is a prestigious honour. “It feels great to receive this medal and it’s great to be Australian.”

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By Sharon kemp

LYNNE Ireland, the sister of Bendigo teenager Maureen Braddy who went missing 49 years ago, wants to give her sibling the burial she deserves. Police are appealing to the public again, and offering a $1 million reward, for information about the disappearance of Ms Braddy, who was 16, and her 17-year-old friend Allan Whyte from California Gully in 1968. Detective inspector Stephen Dennis told reporters this week there was someone in the Bendigo community who had information about the events of the night. Ms Braddy and Mr Whyte were last seen leaving a YMCA dance in Mundy Street on Saturday, November 23, 1968. Ms Ireland said she had seen her sister earlier that day returning from their grandmother’s house, and for the last time at

dinner that night before Ms Braddy went to a party. A coronial inquest held in 2014 ruled the teenagers met with foul play and it was likely they

The suspect... sat back in the chair and said ‘prove it’ died that night, but there was not enough evidence to lay a murder charge. At the inquest, the only suspect named was Maureen’s father Stanley Braddy. He was questioned at the time. “If you read the testaments from the coronial inquest, the suspect in question sat back in

still missing: Maureen Braddy and Allan Whyte. the chair and said ‘prove it’,” Ms Ireland said. Insp Dennis declined to talk about the possibility of a new lead in the case, repeating only that anyone with any informa-

tion, no matter how trivial, should come forward. “The coronial inquest highlighted the fact that they fell on foul play,” he said. “We know they were at the

Bright future for Meghan Eaglehawk student Meghan Frederick is bucking the trend in the male-dominated world of science, technology, engineering and maths. Women hold fewer than one in five senior researcher positions in Australian universities and research institutes, and account for just a quarter of the STEM workforce overall, but Meghan is one of the latest Australian Business Community Network Foundation Scholarship recipients. The Year 11 student is passionate about science and has her sights set on a career in medicine or scientific research. She is now one step closer thanks to the assistance of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank-supported scholarship, which assists exceptional students facing economic, family or social challenges to achieve their dreams. Among 21 students Australiawide to be awarded the scholarship, Meghan will receive $7000 over Years 11 and 12 and in the first year of her tertiary education to assist in the purchase of study resources and help alleviate the financial strain of further education.

Fun day all set for Sunday Families are invited to a free Family Fun Day in Huntly this Sunday, hosted by the City of Greater Bendigo, in partnership with Huntly community groups. Free activities will include face painting, a jumping castle, animal farm, mobile play zone, activities with local sporting clubs, helium balloons, balloon sculpting, a wind tunnel, water play and the Huntly CFA. There will be a free barbecue as well as coffee and ice cream for sale. Mayor Margaret O’Rourke encouraged families from across Greater Bendigo to come along. “This will be a fantastic, free event for families and we hope to see a great turnout,” Cr O’Rourke said. “Parents can join in the fun with their kids or watch from the sidelines and enjoy a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. “We are committed to providing a range of free, family friendly events throughout the year, and the Huntly Family Fun Day is a another example of this. What a great and fun way to end the summer school holidays.” The Family Fun Day is on this Sunday at Strauch Reserve in Huntly, from noon until 3pm.

SCHOLARSHIP win: Meghan Frederick with Rural Bank’s Alexandra Gartmann. A female leader in the making, Meghan will also receive mentoring as part of her scholarship from one of banking and agriculture’s top women leaders, Rural Bank CEO, Alexandra Gartmann, to build confidence and help make positive life choices.

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The 2017 Cloud Copy Click Sports Star of the Year awards will be announced in just four weeks’ time, with preparations for the gala event continuing. Sports Star’s prestigious honour roll includes Olympic, world and Commonwealth champions, as well as stars such as reigning Sports Star winner, Olympic and NBA basketballer Matthew Dellavedova. After last year announcing the formation of a new scholarships program to assist emerging athletes and their at times difficult path to sporting success and glory, the Sports Star committee will this year announce the inaugural recipients from the scholarships program in a new initiative which has won strong backing from the local community. The long-running awards initiative also encompasses the Bendigo Health sponsored Healthy Schools award, which offers cash prizes worth $3000 to local schools in recognition of their commitment to promoting good

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Input on farming community members wishing to join the Farming Advisory Committee are being sought by the City of Greater Bendigo council. People engaged in broadacre farming, horticulture, viticulture, animal husbandry, intensive animal farming, lifestyle farming, water management, rural health or financial services, farming related education/training or agribusiness are invited to apply. Mayor Margaret O’Rourke said the committee would advise council on significant challenges and opportunities for the agribusiness and farming sectors. “Recently, our rural communities and primary producers have been severely tested by a string of climate and market conditions that have greatly impacted their economic and general wellbeing. However, there are also many exciting opportunities available to these communities and businesses,” Cr O’Rourke said. “The Farming Advisory Committee will play an important role in deciding actions and strategies to support the region’s agribusiness and farming sectors when they are in need, as well as identifying ways that will help them to prosper.” Cr O’Rourke said the inaugural committee was set up in 2013. “I look forward to working with those who volunteer their expertise to the incoming committee.” Up to 12 community representatives are being sought from across the Whipstick, Lockwood and Eppalock Wards for a three-year term. Former members of the Farming Advisory Committee are welcome to apply. Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday, February 10, 2017. For further information email j.pendlebury@bendigo.vic.gov.au

health in their respective communities. Sports Star committee chair Wendy James this week announced entries for the popular schools based competition had been extended to allow more schools the opportunity to enter, with the revised closing date of Tuesday, February 14. Details about these awards can be found by clicking on the online application form that can be found at www.bendigoweekly.com.au Tickets for the Friday, February 24 Cloud Copy Click Sports Star of the Year function, to be held at the All Seasons Quality Resort, cost $95, and are inclusive of a two course dinner and drinks. Tickets will be available from the Bendigo Weekly at 37-39 View Street from Monday, January 30. Inquiries can also be made via email sportstar@bendigopublishing.com or by ringing the Bendigo Weekly on 5440 2500 from 9am Monday. honour roll: Matthew Dellavedova.

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Jobs plus as NDIS plans Bendigo site

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THE agency charged with rolling out the National Disability Insurance Scheme in Loddon will employ a further 70 people and open an office in Bendigo’s Hargreaves Street by the end of February. Intereach is the local area coordinator for the insurance scheme. Ahead of the May 1 start of the service, it has been driving its ‘info van’ to towns within the Loddon area. Its service area includes towns in the Greater Bendigo, Campaspe, Loddon, Central Goldfields, Mount Alexander and Macedon Ranges local government areas. “The van acts like a drop in centre where people can drop by and ask all sorts of questions about the NDIS and what it could mean to them,” said an Intereach spokesperson. “In December alone, more than 45 community members

had detailed face-to-face conversations with Intereach staff about the NDIS. “The van is well equipped with a range of materials. “Staff provide people with information, relevant to their specific situation, that they can

The van acts like a drop in centre take home with them. “They also provide contact information should people want to raise any further questions directly with Intereach.” The not-for-profit agency will set up offices in Echuca, Maryborough, Castlemaine, Kyneton and Bendigo, in the

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last two locations by the end of February. The Intereach spokesperson said the NDIS was expected to provide support to about 5300 people with a disability in Loddon by 2020, a 33 per cent increase in the number of people currently receiving support. The NDIS is an insurance scheme which is designed to take a lifetime approach by investing in people with disability early to improve their outcomes later in life. The scheme can pay for supports that are reasonable and necessary. This means they are related to a person’s disability and are required for them to live an ordinary life and achieve their goals, according to the NDIS website. A person may meet the access requirements to become a participant of the NDIS up to six months before date of service commencement.

Swap is back LORDS Raceway in Bendigo will be transformed into a car enthusiast’s dream this Sunday for the 25th Centre State Swap Meet. Kicking off from 6am, more than 3000 people are expected to take home a bargain in car parts and memorabilia, at more than 300 stalls. There will also be a show and shine for all types of vehicles. For more information, or to book a site, contact 0457 469 389.

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Doug Lougoon said there are two lion teams. “They’re going to Melbourne on January 29 to join the Chinese celebrations there. “Our teams are highly regarded by the Melbourne Chinese community,” Mr Lougoon said. The Rooster ranks 10th out of the 12 animals in the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle. The new imperial dragon, Sun Loong’s replacement, will be known as Dai Gum Loong, or Big Gold Dragon.

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AUSTRALIA DAY 2017

THOUSANDS of people visited Bendigo’s Lake Weeroona precinct yesterday for local Australia Day celebrations. Clear skies and warm temperatures provided the ideal setting for the official City of Greater Bendigo celebrations, which were once again coordinated and managed by the Rotary Club of Bendigo Sandhurst. Highlights included a presentation of the City’s Citizens of the Year and Australia Day ambassador, Chinese Lion Dancers, and a variety of stalls and entertainment to keep the huge crowds enthralled. Other entertainment included Alex Frank and her students singing, as well as Leigh Turner

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and Sing Australia. Family and children’s activities arranged by the Fusion community group and Girton Grammar students proved to be popular, with face painting, craft displays and workshops, clay moulding, games and activities and Farmer Daryl’s animal enclosure other crowd favourites. For the more active-minded, the Bendigo Tennis Association hosted an interactive site, and there was also the chance to participate in Netfit netball fitness clinics, or meet some of the SEABL championship winning Bendigo Braves players. This year’s celebrations included the largest craft market area assembled for the yearly event, with many varied arts, crafts and produce for

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sale, while motoring enthusiasts had the chance to look over some superb exhibits among the many classic and vintage car displays, including Mustangs, Chryslers and Morris Minors. There were other smaller celebrations across the municipality yesterday. Thirty people from Bangladesh, Malta, Burma, Thailand, Iran, Denmark, Canada, South Korea, Phillipines, United Kingdom, India, Myanmar, New Zealand and Pakistan became Australian citizens at a special ceremony in the Bendigo Town Hall. Local pools reported good numbers as residents sought relief from the heat and the chance to enjoy some summer sun and fun.

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RSL ready for action

The Bendigo District RSL is preparing for the Soldiers Memorial Institute upgrade and expansion project, which is due to start in April this year. The museum is being decommissioned, with museum items to be stored in a secure location until the upgrade is complete and they can be returned to the institute. The museum is closed and will remain closed for the duration of the project. The $4.2 million project includes the conservation of the iconic building and the development of a new exhibition gallery with climate control features, storage and preparation areas. Restoration works will include a total roof replacement, new sky lights, external render repairs and a new exterior wash coat to replicate the original stone coloured finish. Other works include restumping and installation of new flooring in the Billiard Room as well as ceiling and plaster repairs and painting. Mayor Margaret O’Rourke said the project would ensure the Institute continued to be a great asset for the region. “The restoration work is very important, as it will ensure the building is reinstated to its original condition,” she said. “The new gallery space will allow the institute to host special exhibitions which require climate control facilities.” Bendigo District RSL general manager Martin Beekes said the upgrade would allow the arts precinct within Bendigo to continue to expand. “We hope to see travel-

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extra step: Sandy Young, Trevor Strauch, and Nicole Howie inspect the fire resistant demonstration garden.

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empty nest: Bendigo District RSL Chairman Paul Penno. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN ling exhibitions from the Australian War Memorial and the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne come to Bendigo,” Mr Beekes said. “This will enhance the

display of treasured Bendigo military memorabilia already in place.” The project is funded by the council, $800,000, the state government, $1.2M, the

federal government, $1.7M, and the Bendigo RSL who will raise $500,000 fro the project. Works are expected to be completed late in 2018.

Huntly Fire Brigade has developed a fire ready demonstration garden with fire resistant and fire retardant native plants to complement the new Huntly Fire Station. The plants in the demonstration garden are rated as fire resistant or fire retardant by the Australian Plants Society (Victoria). The demonstration garden is readily accessible, and will allow residents to see fire resistant and fire retardant plants growing, and to work out which plants may be suitable for their own gardens. The demonstration garden was developed as a community initiative, with Bendigo and District Enterprise Community providing a grant towards the cost of the garden, and the Northern Bendigo Landcare Group assisting with the selection of plant

species and establishment of the garden. Firefighter Trevor Strauch coordinated the project for the Brigade. “All the plants in the demonstration garden are indigenous to the Bendigo area, and provides people with the opportunity to view and compare fire ready plants,” he said. Fire resistant plants are those that will not burn in the face of continued flame, while fire retardant plants are those that will not burn in the first pass of flame, but which may burn once they dry out. Signs with photos clearly identify the plants, their common and botanical names, their cultural requirements and growth habit, and their fire rating. Huntly Fire Brigade’s fire ready demonstration garden is located in Buckley Lane, Huntly and is open all hours.

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Wheelchair a winner

Gerard Smith’s mobility has been improved considerably with the aid of a custom built wheelchair. Benetas St Laurence Court resident Mr Smith, who served in the armed forces, is unable to walk due to a complex medical condition and needs a wheel chair to mobilise. He and his wife Margaret enjoyed accessing the community before but could no longer do this comfortably in an ordinary wheelchair. Yet, the couple could not afford to buy the specialised custom-built wheelchair which cost nearly $4000. Occupational therapist Lynne Cooper approached the RSL and Carry On organisations for assistance in funding. Last week RSL Representative Bob Harrison and Carry On Representative, Clive Usher, attended a small presentation at Benetas St Laurence Court Kangaroo Flat to present the chair to Mr Smith. His smile was more than enough thanks in appreciation of the generosity of the organisations.

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Trams have solar power

BENDIGO Tramways has a brighter future thanks to a top up from the sun. Last week the Bendigo Heritage icon switched on to a photovoltaic solar power system that will see the Bendigo Talking Trams drawing 40 per cent of their power from the sun. This will reduce its carbon footprint by around 95 tonnes per year. The system has been installed at the depot with a significant investment by the Community Foundation for Central Victoria who own the panels. The Foundation will now sell the electricity to the tramways for 10 years after which ownership will be

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handed over to the tramways. The project has been managed by the Bendigo Sustainability Group who will conduct ongoing monitoring of the system. “The Bendigo Tramways are very grateful to be partnering with the groups to deliver both a financially and environmentally sustainable project,” Bendigo Heritage Attractions’ chief executive Peter Abbott said. “Running trams on solar power demonstrates how a heritage organisation can use cutting edge technology to be sustainable without compromising the authenticity of a heritage experience.”

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Friday, February 24, 2017 The Conservatory @ All Seasons Quality Resort, Bendigo Hosted by Olympic Gold Medallist Scott McGrory OAM Pre-dinner drinks at 6:30pm. Strictly Black Tie Formal Event Announcement of the: Cloud Copy Click Sports Star of the Year Award Bendigo Health Healthiest School Maxine Crouch and Cyril Michelsen Trust Fund winners Sports Star Scholarship winners Faith Leech Achievement Award Hall of Fame inductee Tickets: $95 per head or Table of 10: $900 Purchasing a ticket helps fund the Sports Star Scholarships Program in support of local athletes. Please contact the Bendigo Weekly for more information P: 5440 2500 or E: sportstar@bendigopublishingcom

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Shop until you drop The new Bendigo Hospital will offer patrons a variety of retail and food outlets as Melbourne-based Zouki group, which operates cafes, convenience stores and retail precincts in more than 60 outlets across Australia, opens its retail shops. Five new food, gift and convenience outlets were opened this week and Zouki group executive director, Faddy Zouky said one of the key gaps identified in traditional hospital designs from the past is the lack of retail facilities, and places for staff, patients, visitors and students to unwind and recharge in a busy hospital environment. “We understand the demands of modern healthcare environments, and we have built a reputation of great service, fresh produce and quality retail to ensure we satisfy the needs of all patrons that are part of the hospital precinct,” he said.

happy snacks: Bendigo Health staff say farewell to their workplace.

Cafe closes doors As Bendigo Health moved into the new hospital, staff had to say goodbye to the buildings that have served them well for decades. One significant farewell was to the cafeteria which closed on Monday. Retail in the new building will be provided by Zouki and is no longer Bendigo Health owned and operated. Some of the staff have been working in the cafeteria for more than 20 years. Bendigo Health

CEO, John Mulder, thanked the staff for their many years of dedicated service. “The café is much more than a retail outlet, staff often become a safe source of understanding and comfort for patients,” Mr Mulder said. “As well as being a public face of the hospital I know they are some of our best ambassadors and supporters. The cafeteria has always been very supportive of our Foundation as well as our aux-

iliaries. They facilitate raffle ticket sales and for three years one of the staff members has taken part in Dry July to raise funds for cancer services at the hospital. “All of the staff were offered roles in the new hospital and I want to wish them well and look forward to seeing their smiling faces across the road,” Mr Mulder said. Geoff Cook, Director of Corporate Support Service at Bendigo Health, who oversaw the management of the

cafeteria said outgoing coffee shop supervisor, Leanne Elvey, had been integral in the delivery of a professional, high quality operation where customer service was at the heart of everything the staff did. He praised all of the staff for their contribution to the success of the service during the many years of operation and acknowledged that it was a time of mixed feelings with sadness at saying goodbye and excitement for the future.

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“In Bendigo we are working with staff who have transferred from Bendigo Health’s hospitality outlets, and new staff who want work with us, all who choose to enjoy living and working in central Victoria.” Exemplar Health chief executive Michele Morrison said that the group would have eight outlets in total across the new hospital precinct. “This week we have proudly opened stage one of the Bendigo Hospital Project, and in February we will commence works on stage two of the project, which is due for completion in mid-2018. These works will include the construction of a multi-deck carpark, helipad and link-bridge plus the establishment of three additional Zouki outlets, including a conference centre,” Ms Morrison said.

Food drive a winner A food drive has helped raise 180 kilograms of food for Bendigo Foodshare to distribute to people experiencing hardship. Local Bendigo Bank, Rural Bank and Sandhurst Trustee staff keen to support a worthy cause, donated the food items for those in need. The not-for-profit group sources and distribute food to more than 80 groups across central Victoria, including schools. Bendigo Foodshare manager Steven Coles thanked bank staff for

the donation. “It is only through donations such as these that we are able to provide food for those experiencing hardship in central Victoria, Mr Coles said. “About one in nine people in central Victoria experience times when they do not have enough money to buy food for their next meal. “Sometimes this is due to natural disasters, sometimes it results from illness, but often it is just unexpected bills that tip a family into significant hardship. This is the real-

ity of food poverty. Mr Coles said the cereals, pasta and canned foods provided bank staff will be distributed throughout central and northern Victoria to more than 80 schools, preschools, welfare agencies and providers of community meals programs for those in need. Staff also raised $1100, providing an additional 16,000 meals to those in need. For more information about Bendigo Foodshare, visit www. bendigofoodshare.org.au

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NEW BENDIGO HOSPITAL EARLY DAYS: The first cut is made on the site, and then starts to take shape.

Dream becomes reality THE biggest project in Bendigo’s history is up and running. All patients have been moved and the enormous task of running the facility starts here.

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needed, which was demanded and which was ultimately funded and built. It’s a simple fact, a growing city such as Bendigo needs a hospital of this class.

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A heated question I write in response to the article in last week’s Bendigo Weekly re the speed restrictions on Vline tracks during heat waves. As noted in my letter the preceding week, there are a number of issues involved which the Vline response either avoided, ignored or glossed over. We do have a range of temperatures in this state, and we do still manufacture high quality steel in this country, one of the few manufacturing industries we still have left. There is no reason that rail cannot be purchased to allow our present rolling stock to run at the speeds they are designed for, we are a state that is as big or bigger (geographically) than quite a few countries around the world, also blessed with diverse climates. There is nothing to stop us producing different grades of steel for our hotter areas, and our cooler or more moderate climates. We in Victoria don’t have to worry about what is purchased for the Northern Territory or north western Australia, for instance, do we? I find the smokescreen answer of the department and acting minister somewhat sanctimonious, evasive, and mildly insulting. Again, if they cannot (will not?) provide appropriate track and infrastructure for our overly expensive rolling stock to run to design on, why continue to purchase these trains, which apparently are built locally for overseas corporations? That is a terrible waste of money for which I am sure other purposes could be found. Frank Hill, Bendigo

Lack of feeling In rapidly changing times, the media, politicians and social commentators occupy themselves with endless predictions about the future. These often fail to eventuate, or like the advent of the GFC, take everyone by surprise. Can this be traced back to a lack of appreciation of the feelings and attitudes of the bulk of the population? To understand how a society will respond to events, one necessary input is the background and history of the group. In this regard it is disappointing that the history of the city of Bendigo is so little valued that there is no museum available to remind us of how we arrived at the present. Yet the plan to build a faith-based centre, which is based on an unreasonable conclusion about the future of society, is being vigorously pursued

and funded by government money. Most of Bendigo’s population have no religious affiliation, and the diversity of belief of Bendigonians does not generate animosity. Indifference would be an appropriate description. The deplorable events surrounding the mosque application were initiated by outside groups, whereas the anger of residents was directed towards the city council. The Aspire centre appears to be another well-meaning attempt to meet a problem which does not exist. It is ironic that the funding comes from a government which aims to exclude faith-based activities from all its schools. Brian Stanmore, Junortoun

Thank you Bendigo With Australia Day Awards looming I would like to thank the people of Bendigo for their wonderful effort over the years to make Bendigo Base Hospital the hospital that it is. To all those who have organised, raised funds through runs, walks, dances, dinners I thank you. These efforts have in no small way contributed to the wonderful care and attention the doctors, nurses, staff and red-coated volunteers have afforded to my wife and I over the past years. Thank you Bendigo, thank you Australia. John Bazzant, California Gully

No truth about Australia Day The main emphasis on Australia Day since it replaced Empire Day in 1911 has been on the re-enactment of the arrival of the British on January 26, 1788. The very divisiveness of this date remains. How can we ever achieve the unifying objective of one people, one destiny, one flag, while retaining this date? Black Australia was written out of our history for the second half of the 19th Century and the first half of the 20th. How can we expect them to celebrate this date? It is a date that marks the theft of “Country”, the abduction of a people, culture and led to the stolen children and deaths in custody. A day which stands as a reminder of conquest and massacres. If you arrive uninvited into another country and you bring military force, with the intention of using that force to impose your will, then it has to be interpreted as an invasion. It is estimated that 2000 Europeans and 20,000 Aborigines died

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violently in our frontier conflict. It is a denial of truth to call it anything but warfare. It is not true to say we have achieved reconciliation. We have said “sorry” yes, but reconciliation only comes when we have talked and reached an understanding. It’s a process and the Australian Declaration Towards Reconciliation (council) states “our nation must have the courage to own the truth, to heal the wounds of the past so that we can move on together at peace with ourselves”. Seems to me we have a long way to go with “Recognition” and “Truth”. Will First and Second Australians, ever celebrate together on Australia Day? I for one won’t be celebrating. Ray Wilson, Kangaroo Flat

Gone Down one end of Wills St, almost at Myrtle Street a small quaint white cottage with a green corrugated iron roof has stood since the 1800s. One part of it dated from the 1850s. I have watched it carefully in recent times as demolition of its neighbouring house and erection of a black structure resembling a shipping container unfolded. The little white cottage with its up and down profile and tiny dimensions seemed to be surviving. Perhaps it is protected by a heritage order I hoped.

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Not so. The other morning I drove by and it was being reduced to splinters by a large demolition machine and stuffed into a rubbish skip. I phoned the City of Greater Bendigo. Two people I eventually spoke to explained that it had been assessed as uninhabitable and too expensive or impracticable to restore. It was tiny, but it was complete and weather protected. It didn’t have gaping holes in it like some homes I pass daily in Eaglehawk Road that look even older. If you leave a house open to the elements and allow it to disintegrate does it then become exempt from heritage regulations? I noticed that a house opposite Weeroona College that council refused to allow demolition of is suddenly gone. I was told that council opposed demolition of the little 160-year-old Wills Street cottage but reports said it wasn’t worth spending money on. It’s gone. Developers buy these properties to do one thing – make money, let’s not fool ourselves. The structure that has been built on the neighbouring site, right against the footpath is a monstrosity. It seems that the concept of preserving streetscapes is no more and there is now space on this block to build another one. Drive down Wills Street and check it out. John Morton, Quarry Hill

Stop the yes men As a candidate in our last council election seeking real change I am convinced already the same old guard are firmly back in charge. The expensive failure of the past, the huge debit under our current CEO and his executive team goes on unchallenged and now supported by this new council. It is amazing that we can employ past failures in private business or those who would never make it tell us what we need and that includes the ridiculous notion of a town square. The fact that this has come from a director who showed nothing but contempt to the ratepayers and the councillors over the implementation of the green organic bins appears to mean nothing. He placed an order for 39,000 bins before council had even voted. So what would a town square really mean? – less traffic in town and of course they think we don’t use cars. Large vehicles, would need to use the bypass route. This would take them past St John of God, our new Bendigo hospital and through numerous already dangerous intersections, school crossings and past busy sporting grounds. I ask this new council to put the interest of residents above that of this executive’s excesses and stop being a group of yes men and women. Stuart Symes, Epsom

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A job well done THE first stage of the truly world class experience that is the new Bendigo Hospital is complete, and it’s time to say thanks for a job well done. The new hospital adds enormous value to not just Bendigo, but to the wider community it will ultimately serve. Its overall contribution to the region’s economy will be difficult to accurately assess, but it will be very substantial. Bendigo Health employs more than 3400 people who look after patients from an area equivalent to about 25 per cent of the state. Thousands more derive at least part of their income from working in an industry linked to the new hospital, while more and 1350 babies were born at Bendigo Health last year. The new hospital is already a complex with incredible presence and a facility that has generated an immense sense of pride that should be shared by everyone. The hospital might not be a place most of us ever want to have to visit, but when we do need to, it should be of great comfort to everyone that such an outstanding fa-

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Editorial Comment cility sits so proudly in our city, on the fringes of the central business district, ready to care for us all. It’s both appropriate and important for the work of politicians from all parties throughout much of the past decade to be acknowledged for championing a project that was desperately needed for the people of Greater Bendigo, central and northern Victoria and the regions beyond. Their support was more than matched by the hospital board and management, the local community and the media, with this organisation an especially passionate and proud advocate for nothing but the best. The new hospital is exactly that, complete with stunning landscaping that is an extension of the internal spaces, where fittingly, patients

and their needs come first. We must also recognise and thank all those who worked on the project, from its planners and designers through to project management and construction staff, and finally to the staff who planned and executed this week’s move to the new facility. But the challenge continues. The second phase of the new hospital project begins with the demolition of Stanistreet House and the Kurmala building. It includes the construction of a multi-storey car park and helipad which will link to the new hospital via a two storey air bridge over Arnold Street. There will also be a conference centre and additional retail spaces. And the recently announced New Bendigo Hospital appeal committee continues to seek both corporate and community support to fund the purchase of much needed equipment to meet the expectations of the local community. Finally, so much was expected from the new hospital, it should be a source of immense satisfaction to all concerned that all this and more has been delivered.

opinion By SHARON KEMP

BY Saturday, grief had settled on Melbourne’s central business district in the aftermath of the brutal violation of the city’s pedestrian-ways by a driver who has since been charged with five counts of murder. In my experience, a snow fall has the same effect of reducing a busy city to a muted version of itself, but this was summertime Melbourne. By Saturday morning, the streets that had been closed to be scrutinised by investigators, were open and there was little evidence on Bourke Street – just some painted numbers and arrows that had withstood the clean up – of where people had been mown down. I was staying at the RACV Club where the carnage unfolded on Friday afternoon.

I am grateful I was not there at the time. Instead I was watching a tennis match at a show court in the grounds of Melbourne Park. Despite not knowing what was going on, I was nevertheless aware of a police helicopter hovering for a long time in the

ting back to the hotel. Best to leave it a bit longer, we thought. It was 4.30pm, peak hour, when we walked back. It struck me that we heard no one, in the crowds of people between Flinders Street Station and the Bourke Street Mall,

The dominant noise that afternoon was footsteps same location somewhere over the city. By mid afternoon the spectators beside us seemed to be spending most of their time watching their phone and not the play. We could hear bits of the TV news stories they were watching and checked our phone. We wondered what our chances were of get-

talking about the events of the afternoon. Those most curious walked up the police blockade on Swanston Street and looked over the police tape. Unlike the Melbourne I was used to where tourists stopped and started while businesspeople scooted around them, everyone that afternoon walked at the same pace,

most checking their phones trying to find a way out of the CBD. The trams were still and it was only later I considered their cessation might have accounted for the silence. The dominant noise that afternoon was footsteps, on roads and footpaths, at the same speed, all heading for home. I wasn’t sure the terror was over but I felt safe walking in the river of people, until two special operations police officers ran past and ahead of us. For a moment I looked at a doorway. So is this the world we live in now, where we feel fearful about walking in a city in which we have only ever felt safe, and we look behind us when there is a squeal of tyres. I suppose that is the residue of terror, which will take a little longer to clean away.

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HE holidays are nearly over. The youngsters are heading back to school next week. Though I have been at work the whole time, this has been a holiday for me, a holiday from the mummymobiles taking the kids to school. Now I know the precious cherubs need to get to school but these huge convoys of mostly SUVs really clutter the road with distracted drivers having to park as close to the school gate as possible. Do these children not have legs? Back in my youth (cue boring old fart) I used to walk 20 minutes to the bus stop, catch the bus, change to another bus and then walk 10 minutes. All on my own. My mum didn’t have a car so that as ruled out anyway, but no one had a lift to school. There was no cluster outside school gates and blocked roads, just crowds streaming in from the bus stops. Apart from anything else, I am sure most parents have better things to do at that time of day than act as a taxi/ chauffeur service.

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We are constantly bombarded with tales of unfit kids, only to transport them without risk of exercise. I guess there is a fear of letting them break free, but surely it’s never too early for them to find their own way in the world? Now that rant is over, my mind can turn to the rush of packing the kids in the car. I have seen it on the telly, but my “taking kids to school” moments involved walking up the hill and dropping my

son at the gate, so I can’t claim to be an expert, but are the mums and dads heading off to work or have they just hopped in the car to do the school run. The temptation on a school run for me nowadays would be to crawl out of bed throw on the pyjamas, ugg boots and t-shirt and head off to school. What’s the betting a fair percentage of these school deliveries are done in similar style?

Maybe not the afternoon pick up, but the morning run would have plenty of night attire still being worn, and I can’t blame you. So next week when you head off on the school run, let the youngsters walk a little, or better still send them in on their bikes, that way you get to wear your pyjamas and stay in bed. Now doesn’t that sound like a good idea? - Steve Kendall Twitter@stevekendall1

Give a pet a home R UBY Banbell took her beautiful Japanese Spitz to work with her last week. Thrilled to pieces with her new pet, and reluctant to leave her alone, she brought fiveyear-old Hana where she could care for her. “I found Hana on facebook, her owners were looking for a good home for her,” Miss Banbell said. “They (the owners) had two young children and found they didn’t have the time to give Hana the care she needed. “Adopting a dog gives them a second chance in life.” Miss Banbell’s method of obtaining a dog is typical of the push to adopt dogs; it is a method which is gradually gaining momentum. PetRescue figures show that adoption of pets is increasing by 38 per cent a year. The aim of not-for-profit animal rescue organisations is to find lifelong and loving homes for all homeless pets across Australia. Every year, about 230,000 healthy pets remain unclaimed in Australia’s pounds and shelters.

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That’s roughly 110,000 dogs and 120,000 cats left homeless each year facing an uncertain future, with many thousands being euthanised in pounds nationally last year. PetRescue Co-Founder, Vickie Davy, said pets of all types, sizes, breeds and ages can end up in rescue through no fault of their own. “Our goal is to turn heartbreak into hope for orphaned pets,” she said. “If just one in five pet seekers chose to adopt a pet instead of buying from a petshop, we could end pet homelessness Australia wide. “Animals who find themselves homeless are still good pets. Most commonly, it is the owner’s change in lifestyle that results in pets becoming abandoned, as opposed to behavioural issues with the animal.” A Bendigo website which could benefit prospective pet owners is Jemima’s Gift. There will be a selection of pets available at Petstock, Hattam Street on National Pet Adoption Day, February 5, between 10am-2pm.

VERYONE has a book in them so they say and in some instances, it’s best to leave that book right where it belongs. But in John Jeffrey’s case his book was well worth the writing. Starting with his background as a typical working class Aussie who was into “football, friendships and fun” his memoirs extoll the peripatetic life he led with his much loved wife Paula. Jeffery was a banker and Paula a hairdresser when they first escaped suburban life by taking a three-year bank posting in Papua New Guinea. After their experience of New Guinea they moved into the hospitality industry where the opportunities for travel to exotic and remote places in Australia were numerous. The most moving part of the couple’s journey however was when Paula developed Muscular Neuron Disease (MND)and they fought to bat-

tle the insidious symptoms. In order to care for Paula the couple decided to move to Bendigo where Jeffery had previously worked and where they still had many friends. As Jeffery describes their attempts to get help and support, his story gathers in strength and pathos. Paula’s suffering increases and so does Jeffery’s as he maintains the vigil of care and love he promised his wife. When Paula dies in the Stella Anderson Unit of Bendigo Health Care, she is grieved by her husband, her children, the caring staff, and many friends. Written in a plain and straightforward manner this memoir illuminates the pleasure of a nomadic existence and at the same time it shows how everyday individual can display great bravery.

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HE Mulga Bill Writing Award is once again searching the country for Eaglehawk’s next big literary mentions. In a respectful nod to Banjo Paterson’s poem about Mulga Bill of Eaglehawk, the competition asks writers to name-drop “Eaglehawk” to be in the running for cash prizes. Award coordinator Lauren Mitchell said the idea was to raise awareness of the historic suburb and encourage writers of all skill levels to get creative. “The award is part of the annual Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival and continues more than 35 years of literary competition tradition,” she said. “Everyone knows about the poem Mulga Bill, and the penny farthing is a familiar icon in Eaglehawk, so it seemed the perfect way to appeal to Australian writers. “Banjo Paterson put Eaglehawk on the map when he wrote the poem in 1896, and we’re keeping the momentum

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going by asking others to do the same. “Last year we received entries from right across the country, however we’d love to see as many locals as possible get involved. “We know there’s a strong writing culture in the region and we’re encouraging our writers to turn their attention to our lovely township.” This year’s judges are locals Cecile Shanahan and Lorraine Marwood. The award calls for short stories and poems on any topic to be submitted by Thursday, March 2. A short story should be up to 2000 words. The winning entry will receive $500 and the runner up will receive $150. A poem should be up to 25 lines. The winning entry will receive $200, and runner up will receive $50. Go to the Mulga Bill Writing Award website for more information or please contact Lauren Mitchell on 0432 251 019 or laurenmitchell1@live.com.au

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AYNE Street in North Bendigo on the eastern side of the Bendigo Hospital was named after Alexander Bayne, a man who was one of the moving forces behind the establishment of the hospital in that location. The hospital moved from Belgravia or “Hospital Hill” to the alternate site. Bayne’s name is additionally perpetuated in the title of the psychiatric wing of the hospital complex, which can be accessed from the street bearing his name. How did this man rise to such prominence to be remembered in this particular way? Bayne was born in 1826 at Kirkliston, Scotland, the son of William and Margaret Bayne nee Williamson. His early life in his homeland requires further research. When the news of the gold discoveries in Victoria had reached Kirkliston, Bayne decided to make his way to this far off colony in March 1852. Bayne secured a passage on the sailing ship Australia which arrived in Hobson’s Bay in August 1852. He was in Melbourne for a number of weeks preparing to make his way to the diggings and arrived on the Bendigo field in October 1852. It can be safely assumed that Bayne had acquired a horse and cart which was laden with provisions. Almost from the beginning of his arrival Bayne teamed up with another Scotsman – Mr Dunne, who was a Glaswegian and they started business together in a tent store located in Camp Street.

REMEMBERED: Alexander Bayne.

Two streets on Bendigo Flat were established by the commercial entrepreneurs of the period, men such as Dunne and Bayne. The pair’s particular tent store was on the north side of this meandering Camp Street, where the Visitor Information Centre is today. The tent structure soon gave way to one with walls of slabs. Their enterprise did exceedingly well, so much so that with the survey of the streets in early 1854, Dunne and Bayne had to remove their original store and then relocated to a site on the south side of Pall Mall. The Dunne and Bayne partnership continued to prosper beyond their very best expectations, so much so that in 1856 Bayne went back home to Scotland. While in Glasgow, on December 18, 1858, he married Mary Parker who was then 25. Mary was already pregnant with their first child, and on the last day of March 1859 after having given birth to a daughter, the family accompanied

by Mary’s mother took a passage as chief cabin passengers on the Prince of Wales. Immediately upon arrival back in Melbourne the family secured a 12hour coach ride back to Bendigo. Still flush with funds from the business, Bayne was seeking a suitable area where he could have a house built for the family. When he went past Joel Horwood’s foundry in Vine Street and reached Myrtle Street on the north side (now called Don Street) Bayne approached William Brown who owned a nursery on that location. Brown’s nursery occupied three house blocks facing Don Street and it ran up hill through to Violet Street. Bayne negotiated the sale of the land and he was to have his capacious home, Montanvert constructed with its wide frontage facing Violet Street. William Brown had planted a number of exotic trees and at least one indigenous species during the time that he had been in occupancy at the nursery. Brown’s original land was one house block back from the corner of High Street, now this area forms part of the car park of the Beechworth Bakery and the three existing Californian style residences that face Don Street were part of Brown’s land. William Brown’s legacy in the tree planting as well as those that were subsequently added by Bayne form an impressive collection of mature trees that have become for the most part a backdrop to the existing homes.

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ENDIGO’S massive Summer in the Parks program continues with the Music in the Park concerts every Friday evening through February. The series of free concerts takes in Strathdale, Eaglehawk and White Hills before wrapping up in Rosalind Park on February 24. First up, next Friday, February, 3, alt-country Americana outfit Four Lions will be mining their catalogue of Bendigo stories at Crook Street Park. Writing and recording plans in 2017 mean this will be one of the few chances to catch Four Lions before late in the year. “We’re recording album number three the day after Summer in the Parks for an October release,” singer-songwriter Shann Lions said. “Our sound is ever-evolving, with this forthcoming album being a more rock affair. Think The Replacements, Husker Dü and maybe elements of early Lemonheads, Ramones or Nirvana.” Expect to hear favourites like Parallel Lines, Tangled Heart and Never Giving Up on the night. Stephen Briggs joins them on organ and piano. Four Lions are supported in Strathdale by young AmericanAustralian chanteuse Graciana Holland. Holland – whose diverse influences range from gospel to techno - has been wooing

Bendigo audiences for the past 18 months. Week two sees Eaglehawk’s Canterbury Park hosting Animal Time and Grinners. Animal Time are a three-piece “60s/70s-inspired” Bendigo band featuring the distinctive Sean Nudl on vocals and guitar. Grinners have been pumping out classic 70s and 80s rock covers since 2005. The White Hills Botanic Gardens welcomes Bill Barber and electroacoustic solo soul artist Geoffrey Williams on Friday, February, 17. Originally from London, but now living in Buninyong near Ballarat, Williams has six albums to his credit and has penned tunes for Michael Jackson and Dusty Springfield among others. He’s a regular visitor and enjoys the musical vibe in Bendigo. “The people seem to like their music and are prepared to come out and support it. I like that,” he said. The four-week series of concerts finishes with Jack and The Kids headlining in Rosalind Park. Winners of the 2016 triple j Unearthed Groovin the Moo competition, the Bendigo band

GRACIANA HOLLAND “know how to put a widescreen lens over their big indie rock anthems” according to triple j. They’re joined by Knot Music with Aimee Phegan. Knot (aka Ryan Gay) hails from Rushworth. His soulful vocal style and rhythmic acoustic-pop will set toes tapping. Music in the Park events are free, family-friendly and start at 6.30pm each Friday in February.

F slick covers of classic tunes of yesteryear (and perhaps not-so-yesteryear) is your thing, tomorrow night, Saturday, offers up a tasty double serve at two iconic Bendigo pubs. Iffy Pop play the Golden Vine at 9pm, and The John Grossman Project get a serious groove thing happening at Metro-Puggs from 11pm. Dancing shoes obligatory. – Simon Wooldridge Twitter @spwooldridge

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HERE is a garden party at Dudley House, View Street tonight to bring the creative community together. City of Greater Bendigo council’s Maree Tonkin said a key part of the garden party will be the launch of the Capital Community Connect Arts 2017 brochure. “The City supports a range of inclusive arts based activities, workshops, exhibitions and performances and

the 2017 brochure provides important information about activities and the opportunities that are on offer throughout 2017,” Ms Tonkin said. The evening will also include a pop up exhibition called On Country which has been curated by Janet Bromley and features artwork by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. “Other activities at the party include a special com-

munity weaving activity called Sockcyle led by Forest Keegal and entertainment by Toli Music. “The Arts are important because they enable individuals and communities to express their creativity and culture,” Ms Tonkin said. Residents wishing to attend the event from 6pm to 8pm are encouraged to RSVP by emailing arts.info@ bendigo.vic.gov.au

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A nurturing environment INTERESTED senior high school students and their parents are reminded that Castlemaine Ballet Academy will soon be conducting their popular VCE VET dance classes every Friday. Students in years 9, 10 and 11 are eligible to undertake this program on Fridays between 4.30pm to 7pm upstairs at Belle Etudes in View Street, Bendigo. Dance instructor Miss Kate has extensive knowledge and experience with VCE VET Dance, having instructed countless students while being instrumental in the development of the program. Students will undertake units 1 and 2, consisting of six units of competency covering safe dance practices and injury prevention, workplace safety, planning and schedule organising along

with the theoretical aspects of the students chosen dance styles. Students select two of the following dance styles; classical ballet, jazz ballet, contemporary dance, tap and hip hop to study for the courses two year duration. Classes consist of a theoretical lesson followed by a safe dance warmup before undertaking a class in ballet, jazz ballet or contemporary dance. Students need to attend additional classes in their chosen dance styles either at their own high or dance school and will also have the opportunity to participate in special industry master-classes with professional dancers. Enrolments are now available though the Castlemaine Ballet Academy website www.castlemaineballet.com

Inspiration awaits COUNTLESs dancers of all ages have appreciated and experienced the love of dance with Sharon Saunders and her team of enthusiastic instructors at Sharon Saunders Dancers during the past 25 years. Sharon is still constantly relishing opportunities to grow as a dance teacher and share her knowledge with staff and students.Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dance sets us up for a lifetime of opportunities and as Paul Malek [nationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer] says, endless possibilities.â&#x20AC;?Â And whatÂ better way to inspire confidence in your children or yourself than enrolling in one of the many programs offered by Sharon Saunders Dancers for 2017. They have an easy to navigate website at www. sharonsaundersdancers.com or their

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Enrol now in our 2017 Dance program offering non competition or competition classes for all levels and ages 3 years plus: z Classical Ballet (Cecchetti) z Jazz Ballet z Tap Dance z Performance Classes z Annual concert with all costumes supplied z Now offering preschool classes Saturday Mornings

For further enquiries join us at our enrolment day: Uniting Church Hall Corner of Neale and Condon St Bendigo 10am -12pm Saturday 21st January, or contact Carlie Sutton on 0419382745 or cmsdanceworx@bigpond.com

Facebook page for further information, including the always popular preschool dance program. Enchanted, ballet and Hip Hop Kids are suitable for boys and girls from two and a half years-of-age. They have also added hip hop classes for school aged children which have proved very popular with the boys. Sharon Saunders Dancers are committed to the Child Safe Standards Policy. They are a non-competition school and are affiliated with The Australian Teachers of DancingÂ syllabus, ensuring children receive age appropriate training which is progressive, safe, rewarding and internationally recognised. Sharon Saunders Dancers inspiring dancers and nurturing them to be the best version of themselves.

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MARONG SHIRE HALL RESTORATION A public meeting will be held in the above hall on Mon 6th Feb at 8pm. The purpose of the meeting is to set up a working committee of interested people with the aim to work with the City of Greater Bendigo to procure funds & restore the building as a functional centrepiece in the fast developing town of Marong. Don McKinnon Convenor 0408 507 655

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BEARS LAGOON PIGGERY We are a forward thinking and expanding Piggery situated at Bears Lagoon approx 60 km north of Bendigo. We are a large commercial grower/finisher piggery. We are dedicated to a safe environment for all our workers and oﬀer competitive remuneration to attract the best candidates. With future development in our sights we are seeking the following employees to join our dedicated and committed team.

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PIGGERY ATTENDANTS These positions would suit fit applicants who are willing to learn and undertake all aspects of piggery work. Training and PPE equipment provided with possible further training for the right candidate who shows willingness and enthusiasm. Previous experience with pigs or other animals desirable but not essential. Some of these positions require overnight stays with accommodation provided.

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BAR stool chrome with wooden feet $10 Ph 5444 5695.

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LACE Curtain, to fit single window, white. $10 Phone 0476 077 570

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PERCHERON gelding horse needs new home. Contact katierobin17@gmail.co or 5443 0844.

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DESK computer $60 Ph 0403 193 505.

RECORDS 45's & LP's, all in gc some very old up to $5 each Ph 5443 6611

DINING room suite, inc table & 6 padded chairs, solid wood, GC, $100 Ph 5447 8044

RETRO cupboard on legs 50 cm 40cm,3 shelves, $25 Phone 5447 0053.

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Jones in the cycling hub By SAM KANE

Brenton Jones

the areas, I know the roads really well,” he said. “It offers a lot to get ourselves (JLT Condor) ready for the next racing. We’ve had a great start to the season, so obviously it’s a great place for us to train.” Personally, 2017 has seen Jones place fourth in the second stage and second in the third stage of the 2017 Mitchelton Bay Cycling Classic, as well as take home bronze in the 2017 MARS Cycling Australia Road National

Championships in Ballarat. The sprinter joined JLT Condor for the 2017 season, following a successful 2016, with the Drapac cycling team, where he won two stages of the Tour de Korea in June. “I try to come up to Bendigo as much as I can,” Jones said. “Maybe a couple of weeks after Sun Tour I might come up again before (heading to) the Oceania Championships (in Canberra).

“I’m back and forth a lot and I do a lot of training (in Bendigo). “It’s great.” Jones commented on the great depth of Bendigo riders and great depth of talent coming through. “I think Bendigo is a cycling hub. It’s a great place for any elite cyclist to go and visit and train.” Jones and JLT Condor kick off their Herald Sun Tour campaign next Wednesday.

Spirit chases a big win From Page 36 “We’ve got to win all five (remaining) games, to get ourselves in finals. It’s that simple.” Perth and Townsville sit at third and fourth position respectively with eleven wins each, and Canberra at fifth with 10. “Drop one, particularly against Melbourne, and then we’re done. We don’t have a good record against Perth in terms of a three way tie. So if Canberra, Perth and us were all on a three way tie, we wouldn’t have point spread there, and if Townsville came third say, and visa-versa. There’s so many combinations at the moment, that it’s really just too hard to tell where it’s going to pan out,” Pritchard said. “If we can beat Melbourne, give us some energy to go on into the next game, then anything’s possible,” he said. Tip off is at 7.30pm tomorrow at the Bendigo Stadium.

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the Bendigo Junior Football League with the current age range of umpires from 12 to 80. Training starts next Tuesday, January 31 at Weeroona Oval. For more information, contact Sharon McColl on 0418 569 394.

COUNTRY, state and national records will be in the eyes of Bendigo Hawks Aquatic this weekend, as they take to the pool at the Victorian Country Championships in Sale. A team of 15 local swimmers across 65 events will chase glory, hoping to add to medals taken home at last year’s event in Bendigo. Head coach James Sherlock said swimmers have been training for months, including eight sessions per week, as well as work at the gym. “Swimmers have been extremely well committed, and attending all sessions really well. (They’re) very keen to get some big achievements at the Country Championships and obviously have got some very high goals set to hopefully achieve these.” Sherlock said the team would be aiming for a top 10 finish at the threeday event. “With the calibre of swimmers we do have... they’ll certainly produce some very good swims that will put us up there in the top 10 clubs,” he said. “(For the swimmers) it will be the finalisation basically of 12 months of very hard work.” The 2016 event saw swimmers record stunning achievements, such as Matthew Slot earning a gold medal in the male 400m individual medley, younger brother Jarrod Slot qualifying for three finals from eight events, scoring one bronze and registering personal bests in all events, and Mitchell Sherlock reaching five finals from 10 events, gaining three bronze medals and seven personal bests. Sebastian Woods also recorded four personal bests from five events contested. “There are a lot more (swimmers also) coming through that should stand pretty well and should be making a lot of finals with a lot of personal best performances,” Sherlock said. “I probably expect at least another 10 of the swimmers to certainly achieve things they’ve never experienced in their lives before in the sport.” This year’s event will be the first Country Championships FIVE for swimmers DOLLAR FRID Jordy Martin, Tahneesha Butcher and FIVE $5 ADMISSION Arkie Donnelly. The past 12 months has seen a significant amount ofFIVE growth for the FRIDAY BendFIVEDOLLAR DOLLAR FRIDAY igo Hawks, going from $5 three swimmers $5 ADMISSION ADMISSION representing a total of five events, to now 15 swimmers in 65 events. FIVE “It’s just a huge growth andDOLLAR great FRID $5 ADMISSION dedication to the swimmers themselves and 12 months of hard work,” Sherlock said.

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BRENTON Jones is one of the cycling world’s rising stars, however, throughout January, he and his JLT Condor team members have used Bendigo as a primary training ground in the lead up to their upcoming races. The UK based JLT Condor 10-member squad includes the likes of three-time Olympic Gold medalist Ed Clancy, Ian Bibby and Edmund Bradbury. Speaking to the Bendigo Weekly ahead of next week’s Herald Sun Tour, Jones, the team’s only Australian rider, said Bendigo was a good place to train which offered a lot of terrain such as climbs and flats. “That variety of hills and flats is a great combination as a professional cyclist,” he said. “It offers some challenging areas. “The weather is, for a majority of the time, nice and sunny, so it’s a good place overall.” As part of their summer training camp, the team have ridden routes such as Mount Alexander, as well as trips and circuits to Castlemaine, Malmsbury and Lake Eppalock. Jones’ coach, Matt Wallace, is from Bendigo, leading the sprinter to split his time over summer between his Gippsland home, and central Victoria. “The time I have spent in Bendigo it’s great because I know

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Match of the year By SAM KANE

FOR Bendigo Spirit Coach Simon Pritchard, tomorrow night’s home clash against the Melbourne Boomers is the team’s biggest game of the year. It comes following the Spirit’s disappointing weekend on the road, going down by 20 points against the Townsville Fire last Friday, before coming off second best to the Canberra Capitals on Saturday. “We’re disappointed that we didn’t compete better in the first half against Townsville,” Pritchard said. “It’s a very tough environment to win up there, and getting ourselves down by 10 points in the first quarter made it basically impossible for us to get back.” Pritchard believed the Spirit played well in Canberra the following day, despite going down by 14 points. “We had a great start, pretty much lead the whole game. With six minutes to go we were still tied up – and then we just ran out of legs.” He said playing two games within 23 hours, as well as being up from 4.30am on Saturday morn-

ing to travel to Canberra, was a factor in the weekend’s performance. Forward Nadeen Payne agreed. “We really didn’t play well (against Townsville). We weren’t ready... they came out from the get-go, and the first six possessions, we weren’t there,” she said. “But with the Canberra game, we really stepped it

We left everything on the court up. We stepped our defence up, we stepped everything up. We played good basketball. We left everything on the court - so it was really hard to lose that game,” she said. The Spirit lead at half time, and were level with the Capitals at the start of the fourth quarter. “They (Canberra) just rode the momentum (in the fourth quarter),” she said.

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“I think a few of us were very tired as well. So I think that probably that fatigue set in... that was a really tough roadtrip.” But now, all eyes for the Spirit are on Saturday’s encounter with the Boomers. “If we lose this weekend, it will pretty much be the end of the season,” Pritchard said. “This is a final for us.” He said the team will be looking at the way they’re playing at training this week. “We can’t keep doing the same thing. We’ve lost the last four games,” he said. “...we’ll look at some change ups to the way we play our lineup, and the way we compete against Melbourne. “They’re a slightly different makeup, in terms of being a smaller team.” The WNBL ladder is close – with the Spirit sitting at sixth place with 10 wins, one spot above the Boomers. “If we beat Melbourne, I don’t know that we’ll step up this week (on the ladder). But again the results are all over the place,” he said. Continued Page 34

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