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ISSUE 858 FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2014

HOME GROAN SPECIAL REPORT By ANTHONY RADFORD

THE IDEA IT has been Bendigo’s housing choice for the past two generations. The three-bedroom, brickveneer detached home on a 600-square-metre block in a large residential subdivision on

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the urban fringe has dominated the city’s new-housing market. However, it’s time is up. An expected population of more than 145,000 by 2031 will bring with it a change in the type of housing needed, and at the moment it is not being built. Greater Bendigo council’s new Residential Strategy approved for public comment this week, highlights the clear “mismatch”.

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Three-or-four-bedroom homes make up about 75 per cent of the total housing stock, and about 90 per cent of recent construction. However, couples with children make up only 27.5 per cent of Bendigo’s households. By comparison, one-andtwo-bedroom homes make up less than 20 per cent of all housing stock. One-and-two-people house-

holds make up 52 per cent of the city, a number that is expected to rise, and soon. Council wants to stop the spread of the city, with all new housing to stay in the existing boundaries. This is because it wants all new estates to be transportfriendly, close to bus routes and built so they are within 10 minutes of all needed services. To have enough land to cater

for growth in the next 20 years, there is only one answer – go up and in. The strategy has identified medium-density housing as the way of the future, and begun to legislate for it. “We are changing the model of Bendigo,” council Strategy manager Trevor Budge said.

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Heading to auction BENDIGO’S birthplace, Ravenswood Homestead, attracted huge interest at last weekend’s open inspection. About 350 people packed into the Georgian mansion and grounds, currently operating as a successful bed and breakfast. Tweed Sutherland First National Real Estate director Matt Leonard said there was “genuine interest� in the property. “It really is such a substantial property. It has a grand Georgian mansion with a multitude of out-buildings and a three-

tiered bronze fountain,� he said. “The way the property is furnished in antiques is stunning. The inspection had good energy.� Set on 35 acres, the home features eight bedrooms, six bathrooms, a grand dining room and formal lounge room. The out-buildings have been converted into more accommodation with more highlights including a cellar, gymnasium, dam and pool. Mr Leonard said he was proud of the 15 staff who assisted at the open inspection.

INTEREST: Ravenswood will be auctioned on April 5. The property will go under the hammer on April 5 at noon. Inquiries should be directed to Mr Leonard on 0418 502 633. STRATHDALE’S Bull’s Head Hotel has been sold with endless possibilities for the site. More than 120 people attended the auction last Saturday, with “spirited bidding� raising the pricewars. Elders Real Estate prin-

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cipal Martin Skahill said the property was passed in at $890,000 but was immediately sold after at a higher undisclosed price. Mr Skahill said the property has been sold to “local interest�. “It was a very iconic property and a unique opportunity to purchase such a large parcel of land with a very broad range of possible uses,� he said. LAST week we ran a story revealing the new home

of a showroom on High Street near the Don St intersection. The new showroom will be between the existing Audi showroom and the photocopy shop on the corner. Even though the site, which has a steel frame already erected, was intended to be part of the Audi showroom development, it was not. The Audi showroom site itself has not been sold.

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GREATER Bendigo council wants to eliminate food and garden waste from our household rubbish bins. Council is set to embark on an ambitious plan to halve the amount of rubbish each household creates. Council’s Waste and Resources Management Strategy 2014-2019 was approved at this week’s council meeting. The strategy proposes a target of reducing the average residual waste disposal from 642 kilograms per household a year to 320kg. A number of plans will be looked at to do that, including not allowing locals to put food and garden waste in the bin. That plan includes an education campaign, a possible household green waste collection service and the promotion of at-home composting, worm farming and mulching.

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Council Presentation and Assets director Darren Fuzzard said there were many steps needed to reach the targets. “We have to get food and organics out of the waste stream,” he said. “Also, between nine and 12 per

they can to do some composting,” he said. “About 50 per cent of our initial survey respondents said they thought it was great and they would do it. “However, we know about 55 to 60 per cent of the average person’s

The other side to it is looking at reducing the amount of waste we produce in the first place cent of recyclables are going into our waste bins. We need people to recycle properly. “The other side to it is looking at reducing the amount of waste we produce in the first place.” Mr Fuzzard said the ideal solution was making the exclusion of food and green waste mandatory. “We want to engage people when

bin is still full of food and green organics. “We know it is popular with some people but it is not the solution everyone wants or is able to do well with in the long term.” Mr Fuzzard said council would look at a kerbside collection service for both green and food waste, if needed.

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“The only way is to initiate some sort of management system for garden and food waste,” he said. “There are not a lot of facilities that are handling organics . “We want to go to market to find out who is able to take organics, what would it cost and what is the best way to do it.” The strategy has also scrapped the idea of a new tip for Bendigo, and highlighted the limitations of a planned waste-to-energy plant, which would recycle almost all of the city’s rubbish. “Everybody knows there are lots of waste-to energy facilities that operate successfully overseas,” he said. “The legislative requirements in these countries place a very high price on putting things into landfill. “In Australia, putting waste into

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COVER STORY: The plan returns. landfill is still the cheapest thing you can do with it. “Therefore waste-to-energy facilities are not cost competitive. “The only way it will be cost competitive is if landfill becomes more expensive.”

Time to wipe out the nappy dump GREATER Bendigo council has a wee problem with its rubbish. Locals are producing too much, and it needs them to stop. One of its big problems is too many nappies are being, well, dumped. Council is spitting the dummy over the amount of disposable nappies in the city’s bins. Nappies and other hygiene products account for about five poo cent of

Nappies are a very difficult product to manage Bendigo’s waste. In fact, we are so diapendant on disposables, they want us to think twice – that’s the number two. When they break down, nappies produce a lot of, ironically, gas. Rather than be rash about our

choices, council’s Presentation and Assets director Darren Fuzzard wants us to consider alternatives. “We want to encourage people to think can they use less disposable nappies,” he said. “It is an example of the kind of education program we want to have with the community. “We want them to have a second thought about it. Can they, sometimes, not use disposable nappies?” Mr Fuzzard said it was an example of what people do (do) that does have consequences. “Nappies are a very difficult product to manage in the waste system,” he said. “They don’t fit well with the other organic management processes. “Green waste and food waste are easier to handle than nappies.” Council wants to look at also setting up a nappy loan or library scheme, to encourage reuse (not of the disposable nappies). They are hoping we will be able to comply, or do the business.

NICE VIEW: The former hotel is set to be Bendigo’s newest cafe. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Cafe plan for Park View A NEW multi-use building is brewing on View Street after approval at council’s ordinary meeting this week. The former Park View Hotel will be converted into a ground-floor cafe. The 195 square metre cafe, cornering Barnard and View streets, is expected to be open between 7.30am to 5pm weekdays and 7.30am to 3pm on Saturday. “Council’s Residential Development Strategy encourages not only the active reuse of old buildings but also the use of prominent sites for cafes offering food and drink to serve the needs

of the residential communities,” council’s report said. “The conversion of the building into a cafe is appropriate. The prominent corner site has no immediate residences abutting (at present) and is in close proximity to the CBD and sporting and recreational facilities.” The heritage building has sat vacant for about five years and is zoned General Residential. A residential development has been approved for the rest of the hotel and land next door. Three car parks will be provided for residential use

with council approving the waiver of eight spaces for cafe customers’ use. “Parking could not be considered a problem and the car parking waiver is appropriate in this instance,” the report stated. Cr James Williams said the greatest concern about the development had been customer car parking. “I believe this should go ahead but as councillors we must consider how future car parking will go ahead,” he said. Cr Peter Cox agreed, noting it was a “difficult application to consider”.

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THE CFA should buy the bowling alley next door to ease the pressure on the Bendigo fire station. That is the opinion of a well-known local CFA volunteer. George Flack is the secretary of the Bendigo Fire Brigade Volunteers. They work alongside the professionals in the Hargreaves Street station. The Bendigo Weekly revealed last week local firies believe the existing station is too small and outdated. Only three of the five fire trucks can fit inside the main shed, leaving two constantly open to the elements. Bendigo’s CFA station has a rope and confined space rescue kit, but no specialised truck to put it on.

Loading that equipment onto a truck can take up to 20 minutes, delaying call outs. Firies have also questioned why there are still three types of hose couplings, with the inclusion of each before a callout adding to more delays. There are also problems inside the station. Firies said the building was built for four people, and there are now up to nine there at any one time. Uniforms and other clothing cannot be stored effectively, forcing firies to take equipment home. With only two showers on site, the fire fighters are forced to queue to get cleaned up after each job. Mr Flack said buying the bowling alley, which is up for sale, made good sense.

“It would be a good move for the CFA and for the powers that be,” he said. “It would double the land size. We would probably need to bowl it over and build new buildings. “We are constrained because it is landlocked and there isn’t a lot of room to move.” Mr Flack also suggested a number of improvements around the city. He said it would make further good sense to build a police station and fire station next to the ambulance station on Edwards Road. “That would also allow the Fortuna Group Headquarters to move out of Adam St,” he said. “It would also make sense to put a police station and ambulance Station next to the CFA station at Strathfieldsaye.”

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Diversity a winner LOCALS have embraced diversity and multiculturalism in a weeklong celebration of all people. More than 2000 people celebrated multiculturalism across the nine-event Festival of Cultures last week. Festival director Noemi Cummings said the event enabled a brighter future for Bendigo. “What we saw in this last week wasn’t slacktivism – people clicking like, signing a petition or shouting at the government – without proposing a real solution,” she said. “It was real people taking change into their own hands and working towards a positive outcome. “Every other day we see a cause put forward, token gestures made and then forgotten about. “This festival does more than that. It puts the discussion at the dinner table while building relationships and memories that will last for years to come.” Festival supporter since its inception, Bill Clyde said community support for the event had grown. “The Festival of Cultures is gaining traction with each year and is

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“If we are going to move into the future and grow as a city we need to make sure it is great place to live for everyone,” he said. “We won’t attract the brightest professionals to the region and get the full benefits of a culturally diverse society if we choose to bury our heads in the sand and look to standards set in the 1970’s for guidance. “This is a modern forward thinking city. We need to reflect this in our policies.” The Bendigo Festival of Cultures is an annual event and will be run again next year.

“This limit will provide additional medium term parking within close proximity to the Bendigo hospital,” the report said. Councillors agreed to enforce parking restrictions from 7am to 5.30pm, seven days a week. “Parking restrictions are essential to the effective functioning of the hospital precinct. The time restrictions around the hospital are predominately 90 minutes and three-hour parking,” the report said. Cr Peter Cox called for council to request construction firms to show their employee contracted parking plan to ensure they were also complying. Council Parking and Animal Control manager Neville Zimmer said hospital patients and visitors would benefit the most. Bendigo hospital and residents have been consulted about the parking restrictions. Council said there may be additional changes to the restrictions as hospital construction continues. – Christine McGinn

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BENDIGO’s largest ever residential subdivision was given the green light this week. Greater Bendigo council approved plans for a proposed 1400lot housing development in Maiden Gully. The 125 hectares of land in Edwards Road will be rezoned from Farming Zone to General Residential. Developers Birchgrove Property will build medium-density and compact homes in the Forest Park Estate with paths linking community spaces. The developer will contribute $5.82 million towards community infrastructure in nine projects including; a signature park with a community hall, play space, barbecue pavilion, lake and upgrade three road intersections.

Birchgrove Property spokesperson Damien Tangey said they were committed to ensuring the positive growth of Maiden Gully. “Forest Park will be a vibrant addition to Maiden Gully that will develop over the next 10 years. Importantly the project will fund significant facilities and infrastructure for the broader community,” he said. Councillors agreed the developers had “raised the bar” to en-

The project will fund significant facilities and infrastructure for the broader community sure they alleviated all concerns. “The bar has been raised. This is a project with real vision,” Cr Peter Cox said. Cr James Williams agreed, noting it was a“well-thought-out” de-

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velopment for the city. “This is something Bendigo has never seen before. It is a place where everyone is going to want to live,” Cr Elise Chapman said.

Cr Rod Campbell agreed it was an “innovative development” and said the developers had ticked all the boxes. But Cr Helen Leach had reser-

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ing posters, planning the route, and sourcing sponsorship and prizes from various businesses. In order to commemorate Caritas Australia’s 50th year, Catholic College Bendigo is aiming to raise $50,000 for the Project Compassion Appeal, 50for50. Hosting this first ever Caritas Fun Run is expected to raise significant funds towards the $50,000 goal.

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New motel planned

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A NEW double-storey 22-unit motel has been proposed in Golden Square. The $1.5 million development would comfortably sleep three people to a room with bathroom amenities in each unit. The units will run in a L-shape at the back of the 376 to 378 High Street property behind the two existing dwellings on the site. The application said keeping the existing buildings would ensure there was minimal impact on the streetscape. “The new two-storey development is located at the rear of the site and is shielded by the existing single storey buildings at the front of the site,� the application stated. “There will be minimal effect

on the neighbourhood character.� The proposal has 24 car parks, one less than required, and has sought a waiver on the space.

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munity facilities provides good use of the existing community facilities. “The general architectural style of the neighbourhood is of mixed single-storey construction and there are various recent in-fill developments in the neighbourhood.� A proposal to erect a sign facing High Street is also being considered to advertise the business. Two existing dwellings will be retained; one housing two existing units and the other building will become the managers’ residence. The managers’ residence will feature the business reception, with two bedrooms, living, kitchen and dining room too. The proposed plans are at Greater Bendigo council and are yet to be considered.

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Final bid for ladies in red IF you’re potty about plants, and just love gardening, now’s your chance to grow... branch out even. ...and the red geranium is winding up, and selling off its assets on Sunday. The event runs from 10am to 1pm with plants and items on sale and an hour of viewing, then at 11am it’s time for the auction. The sale is at Mandurang Valley Winery at Fadersons Lane, which is

off Tannery Lane. The ladies of the group have told us there will be topiaries, succulents, herbs, trees and of course geraniums. Things to buy include recipe books, aprons and handmade soap. It’s best to bring your wallet as trestle tables, work benches, pots and all manner of growing bits will be up for your bid in the auction. To help you spend freely, the cellar door is open too.

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Lunch marks 25 years SERVING 25 years, Carol Rasmussen has put in hard yards to help the Long Gully community. Long-time friends, committee members and volunteers hosted a surprise lunch for Mrs Rasmussen this week. More than 60 people shared in the festivities dedicated to Mrs Rasmussen’s contribution to the Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre. Mrs Rasmussen began with the playgroup before excelling in her role as the centre’s co-ordinator, running programs and events. LGNC chairperson Julie Clark said the centre “couldn’t have asked for a better person�. “She is very community-minded. She has worked long and hard for the community, we will be lost without her,� she said after working with her for 18 years. Former committee member Trish Pilling said her friend was generous and always willing to give everyone a go. “She has fought hard for the Long Gully community,� she said.

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Showcase of the future THE DETAIL A GREATER Bendigo council report has identified disused mining land on Chum Street in Golden Square as having the potential to “showcase� the city’s residential planning future. The land, across the road from Fortuna, has been identified as a key project in the council’s new Residential Strategy, unveiled this week. It currently sits vacant and is surrounded by homes and a medical centre. The report claims 380 lots, some up to six storeys high, and a lake and parks could be built on the 10-hectare site, as a living example of the in-fill potential of the new strategy. “If sites like Chum St in Golden Square were to develop and were done well, it would be one of the most significant residential developments to occur in Bendigo in recent years and could act as a showcase for how these former mine sites could develop,� the report said. “From a policy perspective it is ideally suited for residential development as it has public transport access, it can be fully serviced and is near a hospital

and supermarket.� The report also identified the current Quarry Hill Golf Course as a site for possible residential development. Council Strategy manager Trevor Budge said council’s new emphasis on medium density housing allowed developments in such areas to be economically viable. The report acknowledged the sites had contamination concerns, and there was much that needed to be done to make it possible.

GROWTH PLANS: The Chum Street site is earmarked for development.

It would be one of the most significant residential developments to occur in Bendigo sourcing funding to have preliminary soil tests done. “In other words, it is about removing the impediments to development.� Other sites identified were the former Dai Gum San site off Cunneen St in Long Gully and the former Murchison Mine site on Sailors Gully Rd. The report also suggests sites in the CBD, near the Bendigo hospital and around La Trobe University as suitable for medium density developments.

“There are actions the city, in partnership with the State Government, can take now to get these sites ‘market ready’,� the report said. “These actions include getting these sites correctly zoned and negotiating any requirements of Land Use Activity Agreements with the traditional owners of the land, assessing any heritage issues and any bushfire issues. “Site contamination is more problematic but could involve

Support for the move THE PRACTICE DEVELOPERS have cautiously thrown their support behind Greater Bendigo council’s new Residential Strategy. They, like the rest of the public, will have a chance to comment on the strategy over the next two months, and many will do so with interest. Over the past five years, developers have been concerned council has not released enough land for residential subdivision. They have questioned council’s claims there is enough land available for the medium term, and some will no doubt query council’s claims there is 19 years of supply available. The new strategy basically limits residential growth to any new areas, and relies significantly on infill sites in the inner urban areas, sites that need more investigation work to become viable. Urban Development Institute of Australia director and Birchgrove Property managing director Damien Tangey said that was a key point

for developers. “We recognise the inner and outer urban markets should be viably established,� he said. “What we did show concern over in the preliminary stage is ensuring there is enough land supply as we transition so we can guarantee affordability. “These (former mining) sites currently have no future and a whole-of-government approach is needed. “They can be a leading example of the sort of density, diversity and affordability.“ Mr Tangey said developers acknowledged trends were changing. “There is a need for everyone to look at the changing demographics,� he said. “There is industry acceptance these things are occurring over the next five to 10 years. We recognise the need for diversity and change in the marketplace.� The UDIA will meet with developers once council has ratified the report to brief them and provide feedback and consultation.

The CBD sites include the former Poyser Motors site on the corner of Myrtle and High streets, the current Bendigo TAFE site, the former Gillies factory in Garsed St and various ground-level council car park sites. Land with longer-term potential for development has been identified at Maiden Gully and Strathfieldsaye. It also rejected the Ravenswood Run property as a possible future satellite suburb, despite strong support from developers.

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The wrong supply From Page 1 “We are saying if you look elsewhere in the world, people are wanting a greater choice. “If you keep building greenfield sites, the community will pay a lot more at the end of the day.â€? By that, Professor Budge means the businessas-usual approach will result in communities dominated by the car, declining levels of health and residential development will be pushed into areas subject to environmental risk. The alternate approach is to plan for greater choice in housing, increased densities, having transport options and having dynamic and vibrant activity centres. It means committing to the consolidation of the existing urban area and

small towns. It will also mean the community will need to accept higher density living and difficult decisions will have to be made. “Going forward, there are essentially two ways we can go about planning for our region – business as usual or best practice,� Prof Budge said. “Business as usual means new greenfield sites will continue to develop on the urban fringe and these residents will be reliant on their car, increasing vehicle congestion. “The revised strategy advocates for the best practice approach, which provides for more housing choice, increased densities in nominated areas, greater access to public transport and more vibrant city centres.�

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ABC to have its Strathfield-saye THE ANALYSIS TWENTY years ago, Strathfieldsaye was an isolated rural setting. Now it’s a rapidly expanding suburb of Bendigo with a community of thousands. As the urban fringe of Bendigo and other regional centres are transformed from previously rural landscapes to urban centres, what are the impacts of these developments and how equipped are we as a community to cope with the urban expansion? Next Thursday morning,

April 3, from 8.30am to 11am, ABC Central Victoria Morning Program, hosted by Fiona Parker, is broadcasting live from Strathfieldsaye, where she will spotlight the issues of rapid urbanisation facing regional communities in Victoria. Fiona will be joined by local business owners, urban developers, and local council and community stakeholders. The program will focus on the issues around residential growth and town planning, as well as the responsibilities and implications of growing cities for

property developers and local councils. How do you balance the competing needs of growing communities and the impacts of urban sprawl? Guests include academic and Greater Bendigo council Strategy manager Trevor Budge, Urban Development Institute of Australia director and Birchgrove Properties managing director Damien Tangey, VicRoads regional director Mal Kersting and Villawood Properties regional Victoria general manager Julian Perez. Fiona Parker’s Morn-

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The trials of promotion THE Trials Club of Victoria, a Bendigo based club of 55 members, presented rounds two and three of the Trial World Championships at Maldon in 2012. It was the first time this Grand Prix event had been staged in Australia. The event attracted 30 international competitors and their teams and 8500 spectators from all over Australia and New Zealand, the majority who stayed in Bendigo for at least four nights. Mount Alexander Shire were particularly proactive in providing support for the event, offering display space in both the Castlemaine and Maldon Visitor Information Centres as well as logistic support to ensure the event succeeded and showcased the region. We approached the Greater Bendigo council for some display space in the VIC however, due to the marketing department’s policy we only managed to get one A4 poster and some flyers into the centre. Considering the financial gains for Bendigo the response was somewhat disappointing. As the event was a huge success the body that administers these International Grand Prix motorcycle events, the FIM, approached our club to once again present the event. On April 12 and 13 Maldon will again host the event and the Mount Alexander Shire is right behind us, as is the Maldon community. The accommodation overflow will be once again in Bendigo, yet we’re again restricted to a single A4 poster and some flyers at the Bendigo VIC. We expect in excess

of 10,000 spectators this year and it seems a shame that the marketing department of the council has a policy that simply fails to attract potential visitors to the region. Clearly if people are going to travel to Central Victoria, Bendigo will be on the “visit list�, however it seems that if a significant event isn’t within the boundaries of the greater city, or you haven’t become a marketing partner ($1000 pa), then there is minimal support at the VIC. I’m sure the accommodation, restaurant and retail operators of Bendigo would support a wider more holistic approach to the promotion of Central Victoria by those who design policy guidelines. C Scott, Event Coordinator, Trials Club of Victoria,Bendigo.

Dreaming of a happier time WHILE sitting in my armchair at my retirement village I had a dream. It was 20 years ago when I was mayor of the Rural City of Marong. Marong township was the headquarters for the council. The staff were located on a modern complex overlooking Bullock Creek. Just across the railway line was council’s work depot. What a lovely robust place was Marong. The staff were proud to be employed by an innovative and efficient council. Residents had one councillor per 2500 ratepayers. Council meetings went for a number of hours. There was real competition between other councils in giving best

value for the rates dollar. Services were provided when needed, roads graded at the right time by staff with knowledge of the area, and using council-owned machinery. The then Rural City of Marong was one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Victoria. The council had a shopfront office in Kangaroo Flat. The gutters in the Kangaroo Flat shopping area were swept on a daily basis. Then I woke up. Funny things, dreams. Name and address supplied

Country misses out again DENIS Napthine has short changed country commuters, announcing only three additional train carriages for V/Line services across Victoria. Mr Napthine’s announcement doesn’t do enough for V/Line passengers, who face late trains and overcrowding across all regional lines. The government’s announcement confirms what commuters have been saying for months, that it has done next to nothing to improve regional train services. Instead of investing in regional public transport, Denis Napthine is obsessed with his $8 billion tunnel in the centre of Melbourne. Despite suffering daily delays, cancellations or reduced services, V/Line commuters are paying up to 20 per cent more for inadequate services under Denis Napthine. Regional commuters are frustrated with V/Line services and it’s time Denis Napthine started delivering. Jill Hennessy MP, Shadow Minister for Public Transport

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THE new library in Bendigo is excellent. Let me say that from the outset. Unfortunately in the past few weeks, as I’ve sat there and worked, I’ve overheard many visitors or tour groups grumble about some imperfection. The lighting, the heating, the number of bookshelves, the performance area, the slightly art-deco design, the glass shards, the carpet, the seats, the checkouts, and the lack of a silent work area (which is actually one I agree with) – all of these have been complaints. Instead of this people should be thankful that there is a library of books at all. Essentially the library has been renovated. It is a job done by a few fans of Backyard Blitz and My Home Improvement Wins. The team got together over a chalkboard, drew a few lines, and then set off on earth movers to push things about. They hollowed out the interior, filled it with concrete, messed with the colour scheme, added some wooden bits to give

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Building smarter THE discussion of planning strategies is by no means, to borrow a phrase from Sir John Howard, a barbecue-stopper. There won’t be too much coverage of Greater Bendigo council’s Residential and Waste Management strategies in a lot of local media this week, because it is too hard. News, for the most part, has become what is easy, rather than what is important. However, the Bendigo Weekly and ABC Radio Central Victoria believe these things are important enough to spend a lot of time and energy on. Why? Because they affect us all. How we live, and what we do with our rubbish impact on us all. We can all change our impact on our community, one way or another, through these two things. Let’s start with how we live. Three-or-four-bedroom homes make up about 75 per cent of total housing stock, and about 90 per cent of recent construction. However, couples with children make up only 27.5 per cent of Bendigo’s households. By comparison, one-and-twobedroom houses make up less

than 20 per cent of all housing stock. Yet one-and-two-people households make up 52 per cent of the city, a number that is expected to rise, and soon. Therefore, we are all living in houses that are too big for us. No surprises there, I guess, but in the future that will change. Bendigo only has so much space, and we all know why so many people want to live here. For that to continue and for our economy to grow, we need to change the way we build. Quite simply, we need to build smarter. While it has been fine over the past 60 or so years to build out, the time has come when that is not possible anymore. We need to build better homes and better communities to live better. Council is on the right track in terms of new housing developments, recognising a need for more medium density housing. For a lot of locals, the thought of living in a suburb full of semidetached houses is not ideal. The good news is for 90 per cent of Bendigo, nothing will change.

The Residential Strategy approved for comment this week is about new housing for the next 20 or so years. It is a good policy, backed up by strong theory and a correct philosophy. Let’s hope that if the issue of inner city crown land development does not become viable, there is a plan B. Council needs to be open to the chance we may need to break the Urban Growth Boundary sometime in the future; particularly if the land it has identified for medium density development does not become available. Rubbish is something we need to change, but in a shorter time period than our housing concerns. Quite simply, we need to put less waste in our bins. It isn’t that hard for a lot of people to compost or dispose of their green waste in a better way. While it may be tough at first, the economic and environmental benefits will help us all. Remember to tune into ABC Radio (91.1FM) on Thursday, from 8.30am to 11am to hear the experts analyse and comment on Bendigo’s new Residential Strategy.

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IN just over one week’s time, some mates of mine will cycle out of Bendigo en route to the Barossa Valley, as part of a charity ride all in aid of St Luke’s Anglicare. The group will readily admit to being at one when it comes to enjoying riding a bike, and more importantly, to wanting to do more for the local community. In the words of businessman and cyclist Stephen Iser: “We are a group of like-minded blokes, we love keeping fit, we love riding and we want to contribute to our community to make it a better place.” Having been a part of the original 2010 ride from Bendigo to Bathurst, I know what these guys are in for, but more importantly, I know how keen they are to help St Luke’s Anglicare.

This isn’t so much about riding your bike a heck of a long way as it is about helping St Luke’s and their important work in youth services. Supporting a youth project is central to the riders’ commitment, (as it was in 2010,) because as Mr Iser notes, our

phen Iser on the Bendigo to Barossa ride are Eddie Barkla, Graeme Pilcher, Phil Hetherington, David Bakes, Ric McIntosh, Ross Pinder, Kris Gill, Danny Breen, Luke Drummond, Andy Hoare and Keith Hamilton, plus a volunteer road crew driving ve-

We want to contribute to our community to make it a better place young people are also our future. The ride’s success will ultimately be determined by the funds the group can raise for St Luke’s, and the awareness this event will bring to the good work done by St Luke’s in our community is a bonus. Accompanying Ste-

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increasingly withdrawn as he considers her over-bearing and controlling, and resents what he terms “the extreme capriciousness of her moods�. Readers come to know Olive very well, her character is well-developed and exemplifies that to be human is to be full of contradictions. While most of the book is written from Olive’s perspective, several chapters are the stories of other residents in the town, and when Olive appears these reveal her standing in the community: Olive is admired if not loved, and is understood to have a strength that can be relied upon in an emergency. Old age and the inevitable passing of the years bring changes to Olive’s circumstances, her despair, resentment and loneliness gradually become acceptance, and give her the ability to reflect on the nature of sadness, of love and what we expect from families and intimacy, and how to live when you don’t want to squander any more days. As a widow Olive, remained baffled by the world, but essentially she loved life

with all its changeability and she did not want to leave it. This book is an easy read, the tone reflects that of the gentle rhythm of life in a small town, and Olive is a multi-dimensional character who stays with you, and whose feelings ring true. The ordinariness of everyday lives is celebrated, but the book is more than that – there is an elegance in the structure, and finesse in the writing which uses conversations and clever imagery to give vitality to Olive and her life in the community, and create a modern classic which won the Pulitzer Prize in 2009. – Kaye Poole

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BENDIGO HOSPITAL PROJECT NEWSLETTER : AUTUMN 2014 DID YOU KNOW? Progress can be monitored on the webcam feeds on the home page of the Bendigo Health website www.bendigohealth.org.au Pictured: Bendigo Hospital Project construction site (March 2014).

BENDIGO HOSPITAL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION UPDATE The acute hospital is rapidly moving both up and out as construction accelerates. At the Arnold St end of the site the columns that will support the first floor are now visible above the hoarding. They will be followed soon by the formwork that will allow the pouring of the first floor. Excavation was started by the Premier on 26 August last year. There has now been over 149,000 tonnes of soil removed from the site. The slabs for the basement and ground floors are simultaneously being poured, extending the structure to the west. The second tower crane, named Maximus, was erected over the 4th weekend in March. The foundations for the third tower crane, to the west of the second, are now also visible. The precast concrete that is forming the walls of the basement continue to be erected along the perimeter, clearly defining the shape of the new hospital.

Closer to the Hope St end of the site the foundations for a stairwell are being constructed. Now that the bulk excavation has been completed the tiering of the ground towards the Hope St end can be seen, as well as the pad footings for the new kitchen. Works on the new childcare centre on the Lucan Street site continue with the structure steel about to be erected. Near the childcare centre the fit out and final works on the hotel also continue in advance of its expected opening in early May. Over the next few months the upgrade of services to the entire hospital precinct will occur with works taking place on a range of locations outside the construction site. These works will facilitate the power, water and sewerage needs of the entire precinct and will involve works outside of the main hospital constuction site.

COMMUNITY FORUM The Bendigo Hospital Project will hold its first community forums for 2014 on

WEDNESDAY, 30 APRIL AT THE MONASH REGIONAL CLINICAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, MERCY STREET. This is a chance for members of the public to come along and get all the latest information about the project and ask any questions. The first session will be held at 5pm and the second session at 6pm. To register your attendance, please email newhospital@bendigohealth.org.au or visit www.bendigohealth.org.au

Bendigo Hospital Project Newsletter : Autumn 2014

KIDS NAME CRANES Pictured: Rob McGregor, Joe Kokai, Neve Nisbet, David O’Shaughnessy and Lachlan Morrison

One of the Loddon Mallee’s smaller residents is behind the name of one of Bendigo’s tallest structures. Wedderburn’s Neve Nisbet was the first winner of the Bendigo Hospital Project’s Name the Cranes competition, held in December. The seven-year-old came up with the name Ben for the 55m tower crane, which was erected in early January and is now in operation on the Bendigo Hospital Project site. Neve chose the name Ben in honour of the former Bendigo Base Hospital. Neve, along with her mother, Michelle, and sister, Kelsea, visited the site on 21 January, to meet the crane driver and Neve was presented with some special items to remember the occasion. “I’m very excited to meet the crane driver and see the name I chose on the big crane,” Neve said. “I can’t wait to go back to school and tell everyone.”

Northern Victoria member Amanda Millar MLC attended on behalf of the Minister for Health and presented Neve with a certificate of appreciation. “Congratulations to Neve, who came up with a name that is so clever and so simple,” Ms Millar said. “The competition is a great way to link the community with the project and we have had strong participation.” Exemplar Health CEO Michele Morrison said the community connection was critical to the successful delivery of the project. “Successful delivery of the project relies not only on fulfilling the contractual obligations but also by working with the local community,” she said. “Initiatives such as the crane naming are a part of that.”

Pictured: Havey Smith with Victorian Premier Dr Denis Napthine

“It’s a really strong name for a really strong crane.” That’s the reasoning behind Kennington resident Harvey Smith’s name for the second tower crane – Maximus. The seven-year-old is the second winner of the Bendigo Hospital Project’s Name the Cranes competition.

Harvey, along with his mother Jane, younger brother Billy and Aunty Sharon, visited the project site with Victorian Premier Dr Denis Napthine recently where Harvey was presented with some special items from project builder Lend Lease to remember the occasion.

The tower crane, which was erected last weekend, is the second crane in operation on the site.

“This has been an amazing day, that I will never forget,” Harvey said. “I hope Maximus does a good job building the hospital.”

Maximus is an M380d, which is a slightly larger crane than the first crane – Ben. Maximus is capable of lifting 5.3 tonnes and has a maximum reach of 53 metres.

Two more tower cranes will be erected on site over coming months and each will be named by a local child.

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NEW CHILDCARE CENTRE

Pictured: 10-month-old Myles McAdie watches the works unfold for the new childcare centre.

TO OPEN IN 2014 As part of the Bendigo Hospital Project a new childcare centre will soon open onsite. In conjunction with Exemplar Health, Jenny’s Early Learning Centres (ELC) is excited to be providing a modern educational facility within the Bendigo Hospital grounds. The new centre is expected to be operational by January next year, after completion of the childcare building and receipt of the required government approvals. In preparation of the opening Jenny’s ELC are taking ‘enrolment expressions of interest’ and enquiries. Please visit jennyselc.com.au and head to the Bendigo Hospital banner to indicate your interest. For more than 15 years, Jenny’s Early Learning Centres have been providing education and care for children aged from 6 weeks to 5 years of age. They currently operate three other childcare centres in Bendigo. The childcare centre will be in Yarrington House which is on the corner of Arnold and Barnard Streets. It was

originally built as the home residence of the Bendigo Hospital Medical Superintendent back in the early 1900’s. Since then it has been used for many hospital related services including maternal care and it is fitting that the building will continue to be used in caring and nurturing our youngest some 100 years on. The centre will be a mix of heritage and modern with state of the art facilities. After receiving a major transformation and extension the centre will provide care and education in a superb and secure environment. The outdoor play space will be a mix of decking and natural materials around a large central tree, allowing children of all ages to play, explore and learn. Jenny’s ELC is a proud team of Early Childhood Educators dedicated to providing education and care for families and children in preparation for primary schooling.

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Pictured: Artist’s impression of one of the new hospital’s many courtyards.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BENDIGO HOSPITAL PROJECT What are the construction timelines for the new hospital?

Does the project include the construction of additional car parking?

Construction commenced in mid-2013 and is due for completion by the end of 2016.

The Bendigo Hospital Project is making a substantial and positive impact on the provision of parking in and around the hospital precinct. Once complete, there will be in excess of 1,300 car parks, including a multi- storey car park on the Lucan Street site.

What capacity will the new hospital have? The new hospital will have 372 inpatient beds and 10 operating theatres, an integrated cancer centre, a mental health unit and a helipad on top of a new multi-storey car park. The new purpose-built 80 bed mental health facility will bring together mental health services currently split across three sites and provide an additional 33 psychiatric inpatient beds.

What hours will construction activities be taking place? Unless otherwise approved, construction activity on the site is restricted by our planning permits and will generally occur between 7.00am – 5.30pm Monday to Saturday. Work is permitted to occur up till 7.00pm weekdays and until 5.00pm on Saturdays.

What other amenities are included in the project? As part of the project there will be a hotel, child care centre, affordable long stay accommodation and a range of retail facilities for the convenience of patients, staff and visitors.

What construction activity will there be over Easter? Work will finish on the site on Thursday, 17 April and resume on Monday, 28 April. There may be some small work on site, but no major activity or crane work.

How to contact the project?

Will the new hospital have a helipad?

If you have any questions over the course of the project you can contact us via the following:-

Yes, a helipad is included in the design. It will be located on top of the multi-deck car park. Patients arriving by helicopter will be transferred to the hospital via a bridge over Arnold Street.

Telephone: 1300 624 246 Email: newhospital@bendigohealth.org.au Website: www.newbendigohospital.org.au

Where will the entrance to the new hospital be? The main entrance to the hospital will be off Mercy Street, with a secondary entrance as well as Emergency Department entrance on Drought Street. Visitors will also be able to enter through the elevated walkway over Arnold Street from the multi-storey car park on the Lucan Street site when complete in 2018.

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T has to be something to do with garters. Why else would old one-term Tony bring back the honours system with Knights and Dames. No doubt the thought of some future PM bestowing Sir Tony with another trinket and a garter appeals. All this mention of garters may baffle you, it does me, but it’s tied in with the archaic ritual of the honours. In the UK where this system kicked off a few hundred years ago, it was a reward for services rendered and had a nice part of the country thrown in. There’s also a cash bonus and an annual gratuity. If you have been following the UK press, you would know Sir Jimmy Saville was honoured by the system. The fact he was a serial pedophile who preyed on young fans and the mentally ill seems no real reason to crave a knighthood. Somehow to me, one who was raised in the heart of the country that brought these things in, it is a step back to an era is best left behind. Gifts for mates, in the hope they will

return the favour. Under Margaret Thatcher’s time as PM in Britain they coincidentally were awarded to large donators to the Conservative Party. I imagine all who have been awarded an Order of Australia Medal now feel a little bit miffed they are now considered as second best. It’s like the Victoria Cross for gallantry in action being usurped by a new reward, The Abbott Medal for instance. It lessens the impact of the earlier honour. It really is a curious move. Sir Tony will upset the Opposition, which he cares nothing about, but he will upset many in his own party and a huge swath of Australians. I guess I accept the medal as an award system for bravery in battle, but these new high awards will be given for service in the face of a particularly stiff paperclip. Or, 20 years of filling in a rather hard crossword, or many years travelling around the world at the cost of the taxpayer. Of course, who is going to fund this new medal, the annual gratuity, the trip to London first class to meet Queen Lizzy? You and me dear reader, as always the serfs of the newly-founded Kingdom of Abbott will foot the bill for the trinkets of the well to do. Awards for the boys and girls who have done the right thing, in the eyes of Sir Tony will be the order of the day. It stinks, in a medieval London cesspool kind of way, and that’s where it belongs, in the past. Twitter@stevekendall1

dear dotty... Dear Dotty, I am so over birthday parties. My seven year old is demanding the full catastrophe, hundreds of children, cake, fairy bread, sausage rolls and stuff. What can I do? Sarah Dear Sarah, Why not put them on the Talking Tram and tell the tram to take good care of them. Toss in a few bags of chips and some lemonade. Come back when the trip is finished. Just ask the tram to tell you if anyone fell off, and if so, whereabouts. It shouldn’t be too hard to find them. What else? Lock all the children in a room and tell them that there is a bag of escaped black mambas crawling around the garden and you will let them know when they are caught. But they have to be very quiet because black mambas go off their trees when they hear noise. Another idea. Give the party but tell the children it is “going to be good for them”. Start with the food: lentils and rice, carrots and celery, sliced onions, and a birthday cake made out of old goats cheese. Follow this with a party game which means you play musical chairs and

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foodfossickers Culinary questions with Jody and Brent Loam of the Willow Room, Heathcote Q. What are Padron Peppers and how do you cook them? A. These fantastic little peppers can pack a punch. From the Galicia region in northwest Spain, pimientos del Padron are bright, little green peppers that are typically fried in olive oil until the skin slightly blisters, and then sprinkled with sea salt. They are lots of fun to eat as most of them have a sweet moorish pepper flavour but one in about 20 will be hot as hell. Towards the end of summer they generally become a lot hotter and your chances of a hot one increase. They are great grilled on a barbecue – you may find that may be safer and easier than deep frying. They make a perfect snack with a cold beer. Q. How to poach the perfect egg? A. Every cook or chef may have a slightly different way to poach an egg, but most of the time it’s a similar technique. I think the most important thing to focus on is the egg itself. If your egg is super fresh, from a healthy hen its going to poach easily and be perfect every time. Try and source out a good free range, organic egg that you know is going to be only days old and not weeks old like on a supermarket shelf. I use Dharma Gardens eggs that are produced only metres of the Willow Room here in Heathcote. Add a little vinegar into stirred, simmering water and you should have no problems at all.

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Local food industry insider with Marika McMahon

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OMETIMES you forget what great food businesses are in our own backyard, one that is worth remembering is Michel’s fine biscuits from Castlemaine. I could remind you of what a great business and employer they are; what a lovely person Michel is; what a great promoter of Central Victoria’s products are; but really, the product shines for itself. At the Mad Hatters Picnic it was great to catch up with Michel where I bought one of her newer products, Anzac biscuits with Belgian white chocolate. Wow, has that led to a few nice cuppas. The fruit creams are addictive and Michel’s fruit mince pies are a must have at Christmas time. Another more recent product is the savoury “call me crackers� crackers. Think crispy sourdough, salt flakes and rosemary on your next cheese platter. Not only

do they taste fantastic but they certainly can make you look like a very impressive host. A great thing to remember with these scrummy bikkies is that they make fabulous gifts,

especially for out of towners. You might want to put a package together or just post off a packet of something special. We really are spoilt for great food choices here in Central

Victoria. Lots of our local foods can be seen as great special treats, let’s make sure we buy them regularly – not just to spoil ourselves but to support such a great part of our local economy.

Q. What are some uses for fresh horseradish? A. Fresh horseradish is a great accompaniment to lots of dishes and can also help lift and bring to life a simple dish. Grated over grilled steak and meats and fresh oysters it is great. Mixed with grated lemon zest and fresh chopped herbs it makes a great gremolata to sprinkle over braises and stews. Mixed into a bloody Mary it gives a spicy kick. And you can simply grate it over a beetroot salad.

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ASTLEMAINE’S Public INN restaurant has united with many Australian restaurants, cafĂŠs and cooking schools across the country for Australian Pear Month this month. When national pear industry advocate Australian Pears asked local restaurateur Hayden Winch from Public INN to support this Australian pear industry promotion by putting pears on their menus during March, Mr Winch said he couldn’t refuse. “My father is a fifth generation descendant of the Comini family, who were involved in planting the first pear orchards in the Harcourt regionâ€? Mr Winch said. “My father was also employed for a period of time at

Shepparton’s SPC plant, so I felt that supporting this promotion was a perfect fit with my family history.� Public INN has been serving two pear creations on their menu during March, and is in the running for the prestigious title of Australian Pear Month Restaurant of the Year. “We will only be using Harcourt and Shepparton region pears for our dishes, in a statement of support for both of these farming regions. “The dishes consist of a pear, ricotta and Roquefort ravioli, or an organic duck breast, with confit duck leg spring roll and verjuice poached pear.� The pear dish with the most votes from diners will earn the

winning title for their category of best cooking school, cafĂŠ and restaurant. This year, the industry will award state winners plus an overall national winner. Patrons of restaurants and cafes, and cooking school students can vote for their favourite pear recipe on the Australian Pears facebook page for their chance to win a meal for two. Promotions and voting started on March 1, and is still open for diners to participate until the end of the month. Two pear dishes for Australian Pear Month. 1. Harcourt pear, ricotta and Roquefort ravioli, crisp pancetta, Black Turkish fig, caramelised

walnut, Buerre Noisette and Nigella flowers 2. Organic duck breast, confit duck leg ‘spring roll’ and white bean cassoulet, saffron and verjuice poached Harcourt pear, preserved lemon gremolata, carrot shoots, duck jus.

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OTHING to Win Nothing to Lose is the debut album from alternative folk country duo anchor & the butterfly. The duo will be launching the album next Friday at the Goldmines Hotel. Taking almost three years to complete singer songwriter Bridget Robertson and guitarist Lance Hillier recorded and produced their debut release in their home studio in Bendigo. Robertson said recording at home compared to a professional studio has its pros and cons “You have the luxury of working on tracks in your own time, but on the flip side it takes a lot longer to produce something when you have no time constraints,” she said. Robertson said the end result makes it worthwhile as they had the opportunity to experiment with sounds and finesse the production. “Our sound is primarily acoustic and electric guitar and our studio houses all kinds of musical instruments,” she said. “Over the three years, we recorded and experimented with almost all of the instruments we own. “All except the very large tuba given to us several years ago. As hard as we’ve tried, neither one of us can play it very

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what’s on... in association with KLFM radio 96.5FM Saturday, March 29 Film – The Cove: Australia for Dolphins presents the film at 7pm at the Bendigo library, Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo. $10 at the door. Details: 0439 433 478. Kangaroo Flat Market: 8am to 2pm A wide variety of market stalls and car boot sales plus a garage sale. Also a vocal/instrumental group, will be performing. Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church, High Street (opposite ALDI). Details: 5443 1809. Dance: 8pm to midnight, delicious supper, music by Family Rhythm, $9, proceeds to the Golden Square Croquet Club. Details: 5444 2953.

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Come and Try Croquet: Eaglehawk Croquet Club invites you every Saturday to come and try the game of croquet. It’s a fun game, played in fresh air with other members, who will coach you. Details: 5447 2610 E: eaglehawkcroquet@gmail.com Sunday, March 30 Marist Brass Band: Featuring debut performance from the Marist Academy of Brass. A free concert from 3pm at St Kilian’s Church, 161 McCrae Street. BACK-TO-BACK MUSIC: Lance Hillier and Bridget Robertson

well,” she said. The final product is a crafted album, with emotionally rich lyrics and musicianship featuring lush arrangements of acoustic and electric guitars, a variety of stringed instruments, keyboards and percussion. Anchor & the butterfly will

celebrate their debut album release at the Goldmines Hotel, in the Courtyard on Friday, April 4 at 8.30-10pm. They will be performing songs from the album with special guests who featured on the recording. Entry is free.

In memory of Phil S an addition to the Blues & Roots Family Day at Big Hill Vineyard this Sunday the team is launching the Phil Lazenby Blues Guitarist Award. The idea was first suggested by Peter Gavin and has since been work-shopped by a group keen to mark Phil’s memory. “We were all hit hard by Phil’s passing, as many were,” Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival director Colin Thompson said. “We wanted to do something that would honour him in the best way possible, by inspiring, encouraging and supporting

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young musicians in his name. “We will start taking applications from aspiring entrants next week, with the heats to take place at each of the remaining BB & RMF Showcase events leading up to the festival itself.” The initiative will be launched on Sunday and kick the show off at noon sharp. “A brand new Fender Stratocaster, which was part of Phil’s estate, will be awarded to the grand final winner at the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival in November,” Mr Thompson said.

Thursday, April 3 Old Time Dance: 8pm to 11pm. Entry $5, Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Hall, Darling Street, Eaglehawk. Details: 5442 1815. EXHIBITIONS Tim Handfield: Plenty: to April 27, La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre Exhibition by Dylan Fowler: to March 31, Bob Boutique & Gallery

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UAN Gong was the main deity to which the Joss House was dedicated, in what was called the Ironbark Chinese Camp, where Thales Industry, is now situated. One writer said in 1857, in respect of the Chinese on the goldfields, “It has been said where the Mongol thrives the European would starve”. Yet realistically it was through the work ethic, thoroughness and the persistence of the Chinese gold seeker, in relation to the winning of alluvial gold that most did not starve. Often it was the contention and belief, that the Chinese could live or survive on a “bowl of rice per day”. This was just as prejudicial as describing them in very unflattering terms. As an example a writer for The Age used the following description in 1857, “Chinese were grotesque, ungainly, false, cunning and covetous in disposition”. These same words, likewise, could have been used equally for a minority in any ethnic group or nationality. Let me contrast the above with a close observation made about the Chinese people’s

eating and culinary habits during the gold rush period. “The idea that the Celestials exist principally on rice is a myth, and we have no hesitation that the consumption of pigs, poultry and vegetables and whatever else may be deemed luxurious on the diggings, is as great amongst the Chinese as any body of men”. With the barrage of negativity that was heaped on the “hapless Chinese” this led Paul Jones recently to write of the 19th century period. “Theirs was a passive withdrawal from public life to an inner world of an alien group of secretive conversations in foreign tongues,” he said. Regarding the numbers of Chinese, one person stated, “they were scattered promiscuously in this place or that”; note the moral overtones in the words used. How numerous really were the Chinese on the many goldfields in the colony of Victoria? For the sake of simplicity I have rounded off the figures, 1857 was the greatest number of Chinese in Victoria recorded, being 25,000, four years later the figure was 24,000.

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EARLY DAYS: The photo was taken in 1900. The Joss House was demolished 35 years later.

By 1871 the numbers had dropped to 18,000; by 1881 there were 12,000 while a decade later the figure was two thirds sitting at 8000 and by federation in 1901, the numbers had dropped to 7500, 10 per cent of this number were children. According to the Mines Department figures in 1901 there were 1939 Chinese working in mining in Victoria. What was the case for the numbers of Chinese working on the Bendigo diggings? In June 1854 the number was estimated at 4000, by September, three months later, the figure had dropped to 2000 a further decline came by December when their numbers were down a

quarter to 1500. The question may well be asked where did the Chinese go? Bendigo was frequently a stopover place for those trekking to the Ovens Goldfield, their destination primarily Spring Creek, Beechworth, and at one time the Buckland Valley. Now what are some of the figures for Bendigo in relation to the numbers of Chinese involved in mining? The figures for 1880 were 864 working on alluvial claims while 30 were occupied in quartz mining, mostly on their own claims. We must keep in mind that not all the Chinese were engrossed in mining, by that period there were market

gardeners, furniture makers, laundries, shop keepers, money lenders, scribes, hairdressers, tailors merchants, herbalists and a host of other occupations among them. I contend that the figure just quoted could be inflated comfortably by another 15 per cent. Back to the Ironbark Chinese Camp at Emu Point, again the word estimate is critical, at the time of the peak of the Chinese population on Bendigo it was said that one fifth of them were residing at the camp. The accompanying photograph was taken at the Chinese Ironbark Camp in front of the temple or Joss House which was featured a fortnight ago.

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Celebrate Mother’s Day by running or walking to raise funds for breast cancer research. Registrations now open at www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/events/regional 4 or 8km run (electronically timed) or 4km walk. Beischer Park, Reservoir Road, Strathdale.

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HIS week Heritage Matters joins the antiques road-show, and focuses on a piece of what could be some home-grown art work, or at least a very useful lamp. A few years ago this rather fetching young lady was bought at a local garage sale, and a local expert advised that it is an example of what was known locally as ordnance ware. She stands about 25 centimetres tall, and would of course originally have held a glass shade and electrical lead. It’s said that after the war tradesmen out at the ordnance factory would use their skills with casting and metal coating to make occasional copies of a piece such as an attractive lamp, for presentation to wives and girlfriends. If so, this beautiful lamp is testament to their skill and creativity, which had previously helped so much in our war effort. Or are we barking up the wrong tree? Is this a dreadful slight on local industry which must be corrected? If you know anything, write in so we can all be the wiser. – Peter Thompson

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TERMINATION Fire Danger Period CFA has varied the Fire Danger Period for all land within the municipalities listed below. The Fire Danger Period will terminate at 0100 hours on the dates shown. Date of Commencement

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Long established local Auto Electrical Business is looking to expand, and are seeking a Fully Qualified Mechanic and Auto Electrician Must have Drivers Licence. Above award pay and conditions for the right person. Apply via e-mail to: nadsyp@hotmail.com or fax 5442 3993

Certain restrictions on the lighting of fires will remain in force until the termination of the Fire Danger Period. Information about fire restrictions within the Country Area of Victoria can be obtained from www.cfa.vic.gov.au, your local CFA District Office or Municipal Fire Prevention Officer.

SONOGRAPHER High St Xray Bendigo Negotiable salary package dependant on experience Applications are invited from qualified sonographers interested in joining a rapidly expanding practice in Bendigo. A background in general ultrasound is required. Sub specialty training in musculoskeletal and/or obstetric US is desirable. A commitment to ongoing education and quality assurance is expected. Current ultrasound accreditation is mandatory. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be highly valued. The ability to actively participate in a team environment will be advantageous. A broad technical experience and expertise is required. The successful candidate will be rewarded with a highly competitive package along with a flexible and supportive working environment. Applications and enquiries to Mr Wayne Downie by Wednesday 16th April 2014: Email: wdownie@highstxray.com.au Mail: High St Xray, 149-151 High street, Bendigo. VIC 3550 Ph: 03 5441 9999

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HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

Services Offered COMPUTER PROBLEMS?

3 nights for only $250 (off peak) For 2 adults in one of our spacious Luxury Villas. Includes Continental breakfast each day. 2 x Meal Vouchers to Yarra Golf Club or Club Mulwala. 5 & 7 Night and Family Packages also available. Cnr Corowa & Tocumwal Rd Mulwala • www.suncountry.com.au • info@suncountry.com.au

03 5743 1074

CHEAP RATES - 7 DAYS PC REPAIRS OR TRAINING WINDOWS 8 READY

CONCRETER Driveways, paths, shed floors, spray on patterns, free quotes, no job too small. Ph 0408 204 114

PH ALLAN 5447 2965 OR 0417 526 140

•Stump Removal •Mowing •Odd Jobs Reasonable Rates Phone Paul

CONCRETER

Paths, driveways, cross overs, sheds, small & big jobs, Cheap rates. Free quotes. Ph. 0422 424 348.

0418 355 898

EPSOM PAVING Pathways, Patios Garden Edging etc. Ken Tresize Ph 0419 374 062

ARNOLD'S Digger & Trenching Service •Post Holes •Trenching •Ripping •Rotary Hoeing •Levelling •4 in 1 Bucket Phone: 0419 471 541 BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Complete bathroom makeovers & alterations. 34 yrs exp by qual tradesman. Servicing Bendigo - Castlemaine & surrounding districts. FREE Quote phone Rod Cox 0419 267 672 or 4406 6019.

BRICKLAYER & LANDSCAPING Prompt service. Phone Will 5447 2185 or 0409 352 374

BRICKLAYERS all types of brick and block work, chimneys and fireplaces. Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917.

BRICKLAYER Tradesman, houses, sml jobs, fences, letter boxes, BBQs & block work. Good Rates. Ph 0458 360 401

Driveways Paths etc Free Quotes

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

TAYLORS CLEANING Specialising in domestic & exit cleans. Ph 0417 911 254

CLEANING & CARPET Cleaning, Steam clean or Dry clean $50 first room, $10 per room after that Ph 0439 374 389 Receipt & ABN supplied

COMPUTER SUPPORT In Home Reasonable Rates 7 days Extended hours Ph Shaun 0400 811 880

ANTENNAS

LITTLE RIPPER Digger Service

• Commercial

Trenching, Rotary Hoeing, Post Holes, Levelling 4 in one bucket,Tipper Hire.

• Competitive rates • Locally owned & operated

Ph: Glenn or Donna

5446 7163 or 0418 510 074

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Bobcat & Tipper pp Hire e Site Cleaning aning Driveways ys Excavation on Laser Levelling vellin ng Rubbish Removall Backhoe e

ABN: 62 094 744 216

• New Kitchens • Bathroom Renovations • Warehouse direct Bathroom products

PH 0417 511 159

Shed 3/37 Collins St Kangaroo Flat mccabeskitchenandbathrooms@gmail.com

BLINDS & CURTAINS

Southern Cross Blinds & Awnings

• Canvas Awnings • Roman Blinds • Vertical Drapes • Holland Blinds • Cedar Venetians • Venetian Blinds • Roller Shutters • Security Doors

PHONE/FAX 5447 9011 141 High Street, Kangaroo Flat www.southerncrossblinds.com

PANEL BEATING Spray painting, rust repairs. 25 yrs experience, cheap rates. Ph 5443 1710 or 0401 915 906.

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING • Sites Cleared & Levelled • Trenching & Drainage • Pools & Postholes • Weed Spraying • Boom & Handgun • Gorse & Blackberry • Vegetation Removal

Phone: 03 5439 3504 Mobile: 0409 968 977

GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N

0418 508 993

Licenced drainer 31741

• 5 ton excavator with post hole attachment • Site clean ups • Free Quotes

Phone Stuart 0407 514 797

• Post & Stump Holes - 150mm, 250mm, 350mm • Chain Trenching • Site Preparation & Clean Ups • Ground Levelling • Concrete & Rubbish Removal • General Earthmoving, Driveways and Garden Landscaping • Sand, Soil & Stone - Carting & Spreading • 10m2 Tipper Hire

NO OBLIGATION QUOTES PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Ph: 0438 246 065

E: jd.bobcat.services@gmail.com

Bobcat & Tipper Hire Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

200 - 600mm diameter

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

Call Ron 0438 569 385

ABN 63708909386

Sherlock Soil Works Excavator Bobcat Tipper Post Holes Trenches Site Cleans Pools Driveways Site Cuts 5 ton Excavator with Post Hole Attachment and Rock Breaker

Millers Holes Mobile 0418 510 217.

TILER

Suzanne Wakeling

PLASTERER • Holes Patched • Renovations

Wall & floor tiling, splashbacks, complete bathroom, kitchen & laundry renovations, plaster repairs & painting. Ph 0467 044 943

Skilled Handyman

TILING

waterproofing, caulking, specialised in complete bathroom renovations. Call Conrad for a free quote on 0423 421 931 www.versatile-pro.com.au

Services Include • Fencing • Painting

PJ TAYLOR

5446 1422 0448 713 499

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Quality Work

Mowing, Weed Spraying All General Maintenance Ph Neil 0427 301 401

BRICKLAYERS

Bricklaying

GAHAN BRICKLAYING Over 30 years experience

All types of brick and block work Insurance work • Houses • Foundations • Fences • Chimneys & Restorations

Alan 0418 370 917 Craig 0458 438 930

BUILDERS

NEED A CARPENTER? CALL DISTINCTIVE CARPENTRY

Renovations inc bathrooms Pergolas Carports Deckings

matthewsefton33@gmail.com

DBL 1130

www.distinctivecarpentry.com.au

Matt Sefton 0418 392 559

Services Offered

sherlocksoilworks@hotmail.com

COM PET RATE ITIVE S

BOBCAT AND TIPPER SERVICES

POST HOLES

Mob: 0438 011 994 Ph: 03 5443 1443 E: ultimate.petcare.4u @gmail.com W: ultimatepetcare.com.au

or 0407 507 841

matthewsefton33@gmail.com

James Sherlock Ph: 0407 472 775

Mail Collection Bin collection Dog Walking Overnight Stays Security Checked

PLASTER

All types of plastering. • Home Maintenance • Tiling • Painting • Carpentry. Free quotes. Ph. Brian 0407 679 618

Ph. Nathan 54354106

Call Matt 0418 392 559

sjkexcavations@yahoo.com.au •

..for all Creatures, Great & Small

PET SITTING

Over 10 Years Experience Free Quotes

• Drainage • Footings • House Sites • Dam Cleaning • Clean Ups • Driveways • Soil & Rubbish Removal

• Post Holes • Trenching • Driveways • Site Cuts • Posi Track bobcat

Ultimate Pet Care

Sick of waiting for a brickie?

EARTH MOVING

SJK EXCAVATIONS w Commercial, Industrial and Domestic Earthworks

• On trailer • With or without operator • Short or long term • Delivery can be arranged

& PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

PAINTING SERVICE

• Loading available

1.5 TONNE MINI EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE

KITCHEN, BATHROOMS

PAINTING, DECORATING & TEXTURING Qualified Painter - any size job! Interior, Exterior, Domestic, Commercial. FREE 'Friendly' quote, Ph ROD: 0400 493 491

Skip Bin Hire • Domestic

Call Fred red 0 0429 429 4 434 34 405

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

Interior & Exterior. Very reasonable rates. For a free quote phone Rod 0414 470 573

0409 951 510

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Ph 0402 775 329

CLEANER

WE COME TO YOU

7,*(5

CAR REMOVALS. •Office & Home Cleaning •All Non-Toxic Products •Safe for around Children Call Maree 0438 052 294

Interiors, exteriors, free quotes, no job too small, 40 yrs exp. Ph. 0407 412 977 Colin Wright

BIN HIRE

Ph. 0428 381 925

PAINTING & DECORATING

BENDIGO AT HOME HAIRDRESSING Affordable 7 Days.

EPSOM GARDEN SERVICE

CONCRETER

Services Offered

CLASSIFIEDS • 29

• Laser Levelled Site cuts • Landscaping • Driveways • Backyard clean-ups • Postholes • Trenching

Using our 5 ton excavator 4.5 ton skid steer & ten metre tipper After Hours Ph. 5448 8814

To advertise in this section please call

CARPENTRY

Renovations Kitchen upgrades Extensions Bathroom upgrades New Homes Walk-in-bathrooms Insurance Work Carpentry works

Phone Ross 0418 364 125

1300 558 385 BUILDERS

cjchandler65@bigpond.com

Call Clint 0427 349 549 • General Earthmoving • Post and Stump Hole Drilling • Site Levelling and Clearing • Soil and Rubbish Removal • Landscape Preparation • Electrical and Plumbing Trenching • Fully Licensed and Insured • Prompt Reliable Service

www.jimsdiggers.com.au FREE QUOTE - CALL 131 546

LEON BEATTY 0415 503 875 BUILDERS

thebeattles@bigpond.com

Specialising in alterations & additions Commercial C i l Domestic New Houses Insurance Labour Hire Fences Free Quotes

Ti Timber b Fl Floors Decks Pergolas Stairs Registered Builder

DB-U38390

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Services Offered CLEANING SERVICES

Quality Cleaning Services

ELECTRICIANS

GARDEN SERVICES

ROHDE ELECTRICAL

4 Seaso Seasons Garden Care Hedges Trimmed & Shaped • Lawn Mowing • Clippings Caught & Removed • Edges Trimmed • Pruning of Roses & Fruit Trees • Ride on Mowing • Weeding & Weed Spraying • Yard Clean Ups • Planting & Mulching

DOMESTIC• COMMERCIAL• INDUSTRIAL HOME AUTOMATION SPECIALISTS

Serving Bendigo for 20 Years

• CARPET CLEANING • OFFICE CLEANING • BUILDERS CLEANS • DOMESTIC CLEANING

• Shopping Centres • Service and Repairs to Air Conditioning • Factories • Switchboards • Renovations • New Homes • Phone Install • Underground

R E

0418 506 188

Matthew Finch 0409 811 787

0417 506 635

GET THE EXPERTS CALL US NOW! email: shanemrohde@optusnet.com.au rec 13846

FREE QUOTES, 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678

FENCING / GATES

cleanjet@iinet.net.au

GARDEN SERVICES

Pete’s

OZ PRO FENCING

COMPUTERS

Mowing and Maintenance Big or small we fix it all!

• C Chainlink ha nlink k • Cu Custom st m Ga Gates G a es at • Rural • Handrails • Retainer Walls

Repairs completed within 24 hours • Systems built • Repairs and upgrades • Network and internet connections • Virus and Spyware removal

• Push/Ride On Mowing • Flyscreens • Concreting small jobs • Tap Washers • Doors, Handles, Locks • Gutter Cleaning • Whipper snipping • Irrigation repairs • Rubbish removal • Weeding • General yard tidy • Welding For a free quote call Pete:

FREE QUOTES • Ph Travis: 0477 910 720 E: tstrybs@gmail.com

FURNITURE REMOVALISTS

0422 660 912 Pensioner discounts available.

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

CONCRETING

Cave’s Concreting

Your Local Removalist Interstate Backload Specialist

ne Hour

Handyman

From 1 item to a full removal around the corner or across the country

0409 173 754 Peter

Driveways, Footpaths, Patios, Sheds Colours, Paving, Retaining Walls Liability Insured - Council Approved

We only do small jobs that take up to an hour

Fixed Fee $65

0487 231 883 or 5448 8671

The one way to move is Allways! Allways the best move!

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Website: www.allwaysremovals.com.au Phone or SMS 0447 533 678 - 7 Days PATHS, DRIVEWAYS, SHEDS HOUSE SLABS - PHONE FRANK

PH 0417 377 957 CONCRETE PIPING

• Handymen • Domestic Cleaning • Builder • • Carpenters • Glazier • Fencing • Plastering • • Painters • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations • • Floating Timber Floors • Paving • Concreting • • Plumbers • Decking • Electricians • • Pruning • Tiling • Tree Lopping • • Sheds & Pergolas • Lawns & Gardens •

REMOVALS Moving Central Victoria • Local/Interstate • QLD/NSW Regularly • Pre-Pack • House Cleaning • Storage No job too big or small Free Boxes (conditions apply)

Central Victoria 13 11 98

Suite B 175 Lyttleton Tce, Bendigo greyarmybendigo@bigpond.com

stevenlacey5@bigpond.com

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FLOOR SERVICES

Local Classifieds Sanding & Polishing of all Timber & Cork Floors, New and Old REC 4085

Over 40 Years Service

SERVICES OFFERED:

• Handyman Carpentry • Window Maintenance • All Glass Repairs • Window Cleaning • Vacuuming/Mopping • Dusting • Bathrooms/Toilets • Gutters • Painting • Electrical/Plumbing • Showerscreen Repairs • Small Bathroom Mirrors • Mowing • Maintaining Trees • Hot Water Repairs • Heating Safety Checks • Gas Appliance Servicing and Repairs

NOW INCORPORATING TEST AND TAG Contact us today for a free quote

(03) 5442 8900 A/H 0418 547 886

PIPERS QUICKSPAN

Outdoor lifestyle solutions

Pergolas, Decking, Patio’s & Carports. We also do home maintenance & commercial. Trade qualified.

For a free quote call Garry 0466 858 112 or 5448 5546 (AH) garrypiper@hotmail.com

Rilex Interiors

Is your kitchen needing an update? Call Rilex Interiors for a FREE QUOTE and advice.

• Kitchens • Vanities • Walk in robes • All custom joinery • Flat Packs • Replacement bench tops • No job too small

www.rilexinteriors.com.au rilexinteriors@bigpond.com

Call Mark Kingston 0439 941 248 LANDSCAPING

DISPLAY ADS

ELECTRICIANS

Electrical Installations

“Quality assured trained professionals”

KITCHENS

Phone: 5435 3148 or 0407 349 372

Geoff Williams

For All Your Property Maintenance Needs

tshatwell@erppower.com

HANDYMAN SERVICES

FURNITURE REMOVALS & STORAGE

HANDYMAN SERVICES

I promise you a reliable & professional service at an affordable price

Phone: 0417 329 802

Call Luke Phone: 5447 1526 Mobile: 0422 897 575

Over 12 years of industry experience

FIRE & SMOKE ALARMS

$7.25 per cm/col Price includes colour, scanning of images and clip art etc.

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

1300 558 385

Specialising in Landscape construction

HOME MAINTENANCE

GREG SMITH ELECTRICIAN

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman 0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821

DARELLY ELECTRICAL D SERVICING BENDIGO & DISTRICT SE REC 14361

LANDSCAPING PROTECTING YOUR HOME AND FAMILY Residential and Rental Property Smoke Alarm Servicing & Installation $15 Site / Compliance Fee $11 per Smoke Alarm (includes batteries)

NO JOB TOO SMALL • Carpentry • Tiling • Painting • Plastering • Pergolas • Decks

www.firealarmessentials.com.au

CALL PETER 0409 422 271

Ph: 0458 342 221

Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com

COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DOMESTIC COMMERC Mains, Switchboards, Lighting, Renovations, New Installations, Shopfitting, Maintenance, Powerpoints PROMPT & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FREE QUOTES No job too big or too small

Darren Liersch: 0409 077 600 darelly@netspace.net.au/www.darellyelectrical.com

Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937

CIRCULATING TO

Bendigo OVER 37,800 Weekly HOMES EACH WEEK

• Paving • Instant & Synthetic Turf • Brickwork • Retaining Walls • Edging

Paul 0429 462 057 Over 25 years of trade qualified experience

mgbricklayingandlandscaping.com

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Services Offered LANDSCAPING

PEST CONTROL

ROOFING

SUPERIOR

PAVING & LANDSCAPING

ROOFING

by Phil Carman

Paving & concreting Pool landscaping Retaining walls & fencing Decking and Outdoor living areas Lawn installation & watering systems Kanga light digging

PH: 0418 822 911

SPOUT CLEANING

• Concrete tiles • Terracotta acotta tiles fing • Slate tiles • Iron roofi

FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS S New Roofing Re-Roofing Extensions Rebedding & Flexible Pointing Valley & Gutter Replacement

Formally “Spider Sprayers”

LOCK & KEY

CV Industrial Vacuum Services Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned

High Pressure Cleaning ngg De-Mossing Sealing & Painting Insurance Claims Pensioner Discounts

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429 * Fully Insured

EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING 5446 7751

robert@superiorroofing.net.au www.superiorroofing.net.au

PLUMBERS

Vic Police Lic. 745 873

• Mobile Service Ove • Fully Insured 15 Year • Free Quotes Exper rs ience • Pensioner Discounts

CALL MAL 0417 116 637 DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

LOCK & KEY

Pty. Ltd.

• Key Cutting • Locks Repaired and Fitted • Automotive Work • Latest Technology Car Keys Programmed and Cut

License No. 32710

A friendly, reliable, local plumbing team fully qualified in all aspects of plumbing

We load for you! 7 Days a Week

544 33 999

No job too small or too big

Green Waste Green Waste Special

Don Andrea Plumbing

32 Mitchell Street, Bendigo

www.locksmithstore.com.au

MOBILE BATHROOMS

SEWING SERVICES

Phone 0408 506 159

Emergency After Hours Service Available

PH 03 5441 3499

Lic#23529

Get your heater serviced before Winter Full safety checks • carbon monoxide tests

ARE YOU RENOVATING?

• Hem Alterations • Zip replacements • Minor repairs & Alterations • Machine Embroidery • 20 years experience Inside Statewide Sewing Superstore 10 High St, (Opp. McDonalds)

MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE (Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

Suitable for • Renovations • Parties/Weddings • Sporting events and many more

Hopey’s Shearing Run

Lic#37911

PLUMBERS

Call David/Bronwyn

MIDLAND PAINTING & DECORATING • Painting & Wallpapering • Domestic & Commercial • No Job too small

ROB: 0418 718 881

E: robrunnalls@live.com.au

TRIPPA’S PAINTING SERVICE NO O NO OBL BLIG BL B L LIG IG IGAT GAT ATIO A TION ION FR IO FREE FREE EE Q QUO UOTE U UO OTE TE Spec Sp ecia ialliisi isi sing sing ng in weathe we atthe a herrb board oa o arrd d, heri he rita tag ge eh ho ous ou sin si ing ng and re an and repa pain ints ts

Phone Trippa 0427 241 958

Sandhurst Painting and Decorating

STO

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• Fast Response to urgent repairs • All General Plumbing & Maintenance • Drains Cleared & Repaired & Roofing High Pressure jetting Quality in all • Hot Water Repairs and areas of Plumbing Replacements • Roofing & Gutter Specialists FREE • Gas Fitting QUOTES • Gas appliance servicing

NE

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

Ph 5446 1535

PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall Master Plumber

No

0448 701 138 • Blocked Drains • Burst Pipes • Septics • Gas Leaks & Gas Fitting • Hot Water Services • Roof Leaks • Gutters/Downpipes • Renovations • Gen Plumbing • Latest Drain Cleaning Equipment • Leak Detection QUALITY WORK AT THE RIGHT PRICE!

Lic#100122

Prompt efficient service at reasonable rates

To advertise in this section please call

0417 057 010

Call: 0402 152 946 or email: nickthetiler@gmail.com

TREE LOPPING

SMITHS

Quality tree and Stump Removal

Tree Maintenance • Stump Mulching Hire Travel Tower • Tree Pruning and Stump Grinding • Tip Truck & Woodchipper Hire • Free Quotes (no job too BIG or SMALL for the Smith Family team)

David Smith

0427 506 160

TREE REMOVAL & MAINTENANCE • FULLY INSURED • GUARANTEED • STUMP REMOVAL • FREE QUOTES • BOBCAT • WOOD CHIPPER • HEDGE PRUNING • CHERRY PICKER

JUDD’S TREE LOPPING Phone Brian on

0417 545 193 or 5447 7276 91 Wesley St, Kangaroo Flat

Shearers Shed Staff Supplies Cost Plus & Full Contract Work

Hopeys Shearing Run can supply farmers with Shearers, Shed Hands & Wool Classers, all over Vic & Interstate.

Portable Shearing Plant for Weekend Pet shearing is also available

CONTACT HOPEY’S TODAY! 03 5447 4626 AARON: 0407 854 754 JESS: 0419 004 472

SUBDIVISION

SUBDIVIDE NOW!

TURF MANAGEMENT

TURF-GRASS CARE & MAINTENANC MAINT MAINTENANCE NANC C

0429 119 802

Geof Gerdsen

• Irrigation Design, Installation and Repair

h2orticulture We Design, Construct & Manage your entire Project from start to finish. Whether its 2 lots of land or 10 units, your first time or 10th, we’ll save you MONEY and increase your PROFIT!

• Grass selection and advice • Soil testing and amendments • Lawn-grass renovation • Fertilising

Installation

geof@h2orticulture.com.au • www.h2orticulture.com.au

Services Offered

PHONE 0435 147 045 TILING

Thorp Tiling FLOOR & WALL TILING

TRADIES

Call Phill Hutchings on

• Qualified Wall & Floor Tiler • 12 years experience • Commercial, Residential, Renovations, Porcelain, Stack Stone, Waterproofing, Siliconing/Caulking. No job too small

“You style it, I’ll tile it”

35 years experience Quotation gladly given

NICK THE TILER

COMPETITIVE RATES ON: UN

Classifieds 1300 558 385

TILING

SHEARING

Ph: 0418 547 796

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

t Yard clean ups t Whitegoods t DomesƟĐ t Builders t Renovators t Commercial

0423 402 474

• General Plumbing and Gasfitting • Blocked drains • No call out fees • Flat hourly family friendly rate

Safe, Secure, Service

0438 632 219

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting

4 Nolan Street, Bendigo • Restricted Key Systems • Access Control Systems • Alarm Systems • Surveillance Cameras • Safes Sold & Serviced

SPOUT CLEANING

& MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Ceramic & Porcelain Slate & Stone Waterproofing Silicon & Grout Sealing Feature Walls & Mosaic Ourdoor Areas

Kyle 0421 255 044 www.thorptiling.com kylethorptiling@live.com.au

To advertise in this section please call

1300 558 385 1300 558 385

classifieds@bendigoweekly.com.au *

Conditions apply. For private use only.

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FOR SALE

1X3 seater sofabed, 1x2 seater sofa, VG condition, $500 ono. Phone 5447 1309 2 LRG single bedspreads, Cream/gold/burg EC $30ea Ph 5447 7599

2-SEATER Couches x 2 EC, buffalo suede, olive coloured, $500 both Ph 0438 273 635 20WA telescope, $40 Ph 5442 1507 2X leatherett high back dining chair $35 each Ph 0466 269 948 4 BURNER BBQ, works well $40. Ph 0429 427 925 4 DOOR stereo cabinet, $5 Ph 5446 9038

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LIVESTOCK

BIRDCAGE, for small birds, GC, $30 Ph 5448 8888

DOUBLE bed with Duracoil mattress, spinal relaxation, as new, $650 ono Ph 5447 9419

JUMBLE FETE & COMMUNITY EXPO

POT plant stand or shelves, metal, 3 tier, $50 Ph 0401 132 177

VCC girls woolen jumper size 20 GC $45 Phone 0409 726 336

POTTERY wheel, good conidtion, $150 ono. Phone 5449 3437 or 0455 270 866

VCC winter skirt size 18 EC $30 Phone 0409 726 336

KING Parrots, 1x breeding pr, 4 young. Lic required. $300 a pair. Phone 0438 196 283

GC, $30. Phone 0408 172 105

$50. Ph 0408 339 557

BLIND SALE AUTUMN SPECIALS BLINDS, AWNINGS, ROLLER SHUTTERS & SECURITY DOORS. Free measure & quote. Southern Cross Blinds & Awnings, 141 High St K/Flat. Ph. 5447 9011

BLUE STONE Assorted sizes, from $5 each 100+ Available Phone 5446 7105 or 0428 507 846 BLUNDSTONE Boots, Size 6 Never Worn $100 Ph 5446 8528 BMX Bike, Girls. VGC $65 Ph 0468 401 551 BOOTS, blk dianna ferrari, calf length 9 1/2 C, EC, $15 Ph 5439 5544 BOYS bikes, 30cm & 40cm, $10 each. Ph 0410 013 184

91 Nissan Pintara, nice looking car, power steering, low kms, no rego, $700 PWL-182. Ph 5439 5046

AMPLIFIED sound bar sys. for ipod/pad/comp. New $65 Ph 5447 8573

ANTIQUE N & E Corn York large meat dish $75 Ph 5442 1507 AQUARIUM acc, filter, therm, bubbles, stones, net, plants, tunnel, food $40 Ph 0400 519 989

BREAD dough mixer, Wellquip, 2011, 20Lt, 240v, single speed, not used alot, $650 ono Ph 0448 838 080 BRICKS, new, various colours, large quantity 50c EA Ph 0432 373 808 BROWN recliner $1 Ph 5446 9038 CARPET Runner, red, brand new $15 ono Ph 5441 4378 COFFEE Table, Choc, 1 drwr, 1200mm x 550mm EC $100 Ph 5441 4990

AUSTRALIAN sports bag, as new, $15 Ph 5442 1507

COMMUNITY EXPO & FETE

BALTIC pine floor boards old house lot. $7 per metre. Bendigo Phone 0467 544 431

Saturday March 29th 8.30am-1.30pm On Track Training & Employment 12 Hall St, Eaglehawk

BARK CHIPS

Buy direct at special price.Beautify your garden, enrich your soil - make into compost, control weeds, get those worms working. All good for plant life. $140 per 5mtr Del Bendigo. Ph 0417 545 193 BBQ 4 burner $45 ono. Ph 5442 1815 BED, Simmons Queen ensemble, VGC, $100. Ph 0429 427 925

BENCH grinder Phone 5439 5805

$30

BIKE Mountain, 1 x GT $60 Phone: 5442 1581

BIKE Mountain, 1 x Norco $60 Phone: 5442 1581

BIKE Repco "Origami" folding 20" with carry bag, 7 speed, Shimano gears, new, still in box, $150. Ph 5443 6971 BIKE Mountain, 1 x dual Suspension $50 Phone: 5442 1581

COMPRESSOR Compair 10CFM twin compressor, filter & spray gun hose $150 Ph 5439 5805 COMPUTER Carry Bag Shoulder strap, EC $15 Ph 0488 437 011 COMPUTER desk corner type w/hutch on casters $40 Ph 5449 7128 COT, wooden, with mattress, GC, $100 Ph 0410 013 184 CRUSCOE college coats, size 14 & XL, $45 each. Ph 0431 687 575 CRUSCOE college skirt, size 12, $20 Ph 0431 687 575 DESK 120x65cm 3-drw, flat pack slightly shop solid $15 0410 541 231 DESK & hutch 130 L x 149 H x 74 D $40 Ph 0401 132 177 DOLLS House, large timber, 3 storey, GC, $90 Ph 0408 101 928

Cat Enclosures A fun, safe way for your cat to enjoy the outdoors. Free quotes to suit your budget.

Call Jim 0429 866 630 www.byers.net.au Store Well with Stilwell

Containers to suit all your needs!

✹ Buy ire or H

Containers can be custom fitted with shelves, benches, windows, side doors, electricity, insulation & air-conditioning. View containers at:

Bendigo Weekly — Friday, March 28, 2014

51 Ryalls Lane, Strathfieldsaye. • Ph 5439 5512 • Mob 0409 957 014

ELECTRIC adjustable "Health Rest" King-Single bed w/ vibrator, RC, 8yrs warranty EC $1400 ono Ph 0438 273 635 FARM gate, 6ft x 4ft, GC $10 Ph 5439 5544

FETE & COMMUNITY EXPO Saturday March 29th 8.30am-1.30pm On Track Training & Employment 12 Hall St, Eaglehawk

CHEAP REDGUM SPLIT FIREWOOD

SUMMERTIME SPECIALS

TILL THE END OF MARCH

12M TRUCK LOAD $1000 OR UTE LOAD 1.25M FOR $140 Phone Clint 0427 349 549

FISH tanks x2, x1 small & x1 large. $20 & $30 Ph 0417 337 424 FLOOR rug, large choc brown $50 EC Ph 5443 9631 FLOOR rug, small, choc brown, $20 EC 5443 9631 FOOTY Boots, NIKE, Jnr, Sz 2 & 3, grn/blk & blk $30ea 0439 346 726 FREEZER-CHEST Fisher & Paykel 164L, Excellent Conditon. $160 PH 5446 8528

FRIDGES

and Freezers. Top brands from $195. Fully recond, 6 mths wty. 283 High St, G/Sq. Ph. 5441 1955 FRIDGE Westinghouse, 520Lt, GC, $80 Ph 5449 7924 GARDEN bench, brown, $30. Phone 0431 192 006

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GARDEN bench, with Tulip pattern, $40. Phone 0431 192 006

GARDEN MULCH

10m loads delivered. For more info phone 0408 509 826

Saturday March 29th 8.30am-1.30pm On Track Training & Employment 12 Hall St, Eaglehawk

KITCHEN s/s shelves, spice rack, hooks, EC, $50 Ph 5449 7924 KODAKGEAR tripod for camera or camcorder EC $70 ono Ph 5447 8573 LADIES low heel shoes Sz 8 suit bride/deb worn once $12 Ph 5442 3134 ORGAN (Lowrey) w/stool & headphones EC $55 Ph 5441 7703 LAWN mower Rover, model i4500 almost new $180 Ph 5439 5805 LOUNGE Suite, Antique plum leather, 3-seater & 2 Recliners, Excellent Condition $500 Ph 5441 7936

LOUNGE suite, 1 x 3 seater & 1 x 2 seater. Floral print fabric cover. VGC. $400 Ph 0407 867 505 LOUNGE/DINING suite, as new, sofa w/2 chairs, extension table w/6 chairs, must see, bargain $400 Ph 0407 180 834 MASSAGER heated quilt, pink, as new, $60 Ph 5439 5046 MATTRESS Q/S, inner spring, clean $30 Ph 5449 7128 WORKBENCH for garage x2, L shape $60 pair Ph 5449 7128 MATTRESS QS. Med Plush Pillow Top (King Koil). $350 VGC and warranty. Deliver local. Ph 5444 3757 MINERS couch, oak timber end & back, EC, $100 Ph 0408 339 557

$50 per metre. Minimum 4 metres. Free delivery to Bendigo area. Phone 0400 855 626.

GRILL small, elec, Sunbeam, GC, $15 Ph 0488 437 011

ON TRACK FETE & COMMUNITY EXPO

INSTYLER 32mm purple EC $50 Phone 5441 4990 INSULATION, 3.5 yellow batts, 9 sq mtrs, half price, $25 each. Ph 0439 371 301 or 0438 416 924

SINGLE bed w/mattress Good Cond $75 Ph 5449 9119 SMALL wooden breakfast table, 850x850. $45 Ph 0466 269 948 ROUND table on pedestal $25 free delivery Ph 5444 3393

STROLLER Phil and Teds, 2 tier, red and black, EC, $125 ono. Phone 0430 072 838 SWISS Ball, Purple $60 Ph 5446 8528 THERMAREST camping mat, EC, x2, $50 each . Ph 0429 427 925

TOP SOIL Sieved $35 per metre, 4 metre min. delivery 8m & 10m also avail. Potting Mix $60 a metre. Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770

ORCHIDS in need of care $10 Baraba 5447 1401

TV antenna to suit caravan, $50 ono Ph 5442 1815

New Bales. $7 per Bale. Free Delivery Bendigo Area. Ph 0407 500 983

TV colour portable LCD 15" flat screen, HD box, $100 Ph 0488 437 011

PEA STRAW $7.50

TYPEWRITERS x2, brand new never been used $40 each Ph 0417 337 424

PET cushion, tough, washable, suit med/lge dog $12. Ph 5442 3134

VANITY with square basin GC $85 Barbara 5447 1401

PORTACOT, Swallow Lite 'n' Easy, EC, $50 Ph 0420 859 695

VARIETY of glass sliding doors & windows & solid doors. Make an offer. Pick up only. Phone 0400 828 576

CURTAINS, floral, 168Lx150W x2 $50 Ph 0401 132 177

VCC girls rugby jumper size 18 GC $20 Phone 0409 726 336

SHMOODLE

Puppy, 10 weeks old, vet checked, micro-chipped, wormed & vacc. $800. 956000003047502 Call Noelene on 0427 424 933

Classifieds 1300 558 385

POULTRY

WOOD corner stand for potplant "Barley Sugar" decs. $50. 5447 7599

BANTAMS Silkie cross, 20 weeks old, 2 roosters & 3 hens $20 the lot Ph 5435 3845

YUCCAS, all sizes, starting at $5. Healthy & ready to plant. Ph 0417 337 424 or 5439 7324 after 6pm weekdays

STAINLESS steel BBQ, near new $65 Ph 5449 9119

RED tailed black Cockatoo Samueli, 3x breeding pr, 2x 2yr Hens, 1x 1yr parent reared. From $3500 a pr. Phone 0438 196 283

WEIGHTS 4.0kg $30, 3.0kg $20, 2.2kg $15 Ph 5446 8528

VERANDAH roofs x2, approx 3mx3m $90 the pair Ph 5444 3393 SPEAKERS, HI-FI stereo, top qual., German made, $100 Ph 0419 507 612

RAGDOLL Kitten, beautiful blue eyed Female, $350 M/C 982000361705206 Ph 5448 3033

WATER

Salty Bore Water can be purified using Pro-Finish products, desalination machine. Many operating in Bendigo. Pure water for gardens & houses. Approx cost of pure water using this system is 70c per 1000 Lts less than 1/3 of the cost of town water. 8-12,000 Lts per day. Machine cost $3850. Phone Don McPherson 0448 122 481

YUCCA plants from 6cm $10 to 1mts $20 24 Curnow St Golden Square Phone 5442 7974

TRITON work bench with 10 1/4 inch super duty skill saw & triton super jaws. $180 Phone 5439 5805

Straw $6 Min 12 bales Free delivery Bendigo Ph 0427 304 600

WATER barrel, w/tap fitted, blk, 1M tall by 600 W $10 5439 5544

SPA pool, VGC, hot or cold, 4 seater, with cover, wooden frame, complete with filter, $999 Ph 5444 3393

TOYOTA Camry 2001, V6 auto, white sedan, a/c, tint wind., very reliable, RWC, QYH-682. $4900. Ph 0439 146 780

PEA STRAW

WASHING MaLawn mower w/catcher VGC $40 Phone 0456 112 088

SOFA, double and chair, GC, free delivery $19 Ph 5444 3393

Saturday March 29th 8.30am-1.30pm On Track Training & Employment 12 Hall St, Eaglehawk

OUTSIDE roll up blinds x2, 1.8 wide, $10 each Ph 5449 7924

WASHING Machine VGC $80 ono Phone 0456 112 088

YORK Challenger Treadmill 5 programs + York B/Press w/weights + BR2200 Rowing Machine $785 for the lot, ono Phone 5446 7020

STORAGE tubs, plastic 90L, 5 tubs $20. Ph 0419 359 695

OAKLEY sunglasses "Jacket" $30 Ph 0419 359 695

HONDA CRV 2008/9, rear cargo blind, floor mats carpet & rubber, roof bars & nudge bars. $150 the lot Ph 0419 159 567

SHOWER chair with back, adjustable, as new, $50 Ph 0420 859 695

MUSHROOM COMPOST

GLASS cabinet, 1950's, VGC, $100 Ph 5447 7973

HIGH vis vest x3 yellow $5 the lot Ph 0419 359 695

SHOPRIDER TE88NR VGC Mobility Scooter. Front & back baskets & canopy. $1600 PH 0421 503 286

MODERN glass/steel study desk $65 Ph 5449 9119

NEW concept multi station home gym $300 Phone 0431 192 006

HAY 5 X 4 ROLLS

SHARK navigator lift away vacuum, used twice, paid $398 sell $290. 5444 3446 or 0429 180 650

STOOLS breakfast, quality timber, EC, $95 the pair Ph 0420 859 695

GIRLS dressing table 4-drw, oval mirror, GC, $60 Ph 0466 269 948

Oaten, Cereal, Pasture, Clover, Straw from $38.50. Lockwood Sth, Bridgewater. Delivery Available. Phone 0438 373 291

RHEEM gas hot water service 85Lt $100 Ph 5446 1310

SIEVED TOP SOIL

NAPPY change table, wooden, GC, $80 Ph 0410 013 184

HARDWOOD 15 x (3.3m x 50x20) $30 lot Ph 5446 1310

RED tool box on legs, with 4 drawers $50 Phone 5439 5805

with fowl manure $35 per/mtr del. Bobcat avail. Ph 5446 7105 or 0428 507 846

GATES stl frame w/pickets 2.4W x 1.0H + side panels $60 5446 9573

HARDWOOD 10 x (4m x 50x40) $30 lot Ph 5446 1310

POINT OF LAY PULLETS W A R D R O B E / d r e s s i n g Isa brown $20 each Phone 5435 7243 QUEEN mattress & base, table, old, small, VCG,

GARAGE SALES JUMBLE/CAR BOOT SALE Fete & Community Expo Saturday March 29th 8.30am-1.30pm On Track Training & Employment 12 Hall St, Eaglehawk SATURDAY Jerribong Way Kangaroo Flat, 8am start w/mashing, pic frames, shoes, nissan patrol, caravan, & lots more SATURDAY 8am Murphy St White Hille (off Heinz St). P/tools, furniture, exercise equip., clothes, drag way rims & more SATURDAY 8am to 5pm 36 James Street Strathdale. Household Items, Furniture, Books, Men & Women's Clothing, Gym Equipment and Bric a Brac.

WANTED

SILKIES

LIVESTOCK

SCHOOL HOLIDAY/EASTER BOOKINGS AVAILABLE

Even your pets deserve a holiday

Call Sarah on 0402 994 658

info@maldonpetresort.com.a www.maldonpetresort.com.au

LIVESTOCK

Petcarers Caring for your pets in your home • Domestic pets and horses • Play/TLC LC C • Dog Walks/Cat Cuddles • Feeding/Medication Staff: Caring, Insured, & Police checked. Ph: 5443 4536 E: sharon@petcarers.com.au

www.petcarers.com.au

Boarding Kennel & Cattery Muckleford School Road MUCKLEFORD 3451 Open 8:30am-12:00pm & 4:00pm - 6:00pm Phone 03 5472 4698 Mobile 0428 882 411 www.jeralee.com.au

ADOPT-A-PET OPT A Male, 1year (approx)

SCRAP WANTED

or 0447 744 043

WANTED TO BUY

CASH

For Fridges & Freezers, in GWO up to 25yrs. Washing Machines up to 7yrs old. Ph. 5441 1955

Classifieds 1300 558 385

Young & healthy from $20 each Ph 5436 1373

Pick up Western Side. inc White Goods, Gas HWS, A/Cs, Batteries, Mags, etc Ph 5446 1191

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Nitro Kelpie

I aam a sweet boy who is very attentive and I love pe peo people. I am full of beans, very playful and would llove to be your jogging companion. I might like to do agility and would need a large yard with high fences to keep me in. I am bursting with personality and will be a quick learner. I would love to be part of a family with older children. Please come in and meet me!

Male, 4 months

I am a cheeky little devil with a beautiful blue coat. I’m a smoochy and playful boy who loves cuddles. I can be an inquisitive soul who likes to explore my surroundings. I would love to find my forever home with someone to play with and cuddle me.

Lucifer DSH

LOST YOUR DOG OR CAT?

THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

TRACTORS & farm machinery wanted. Going or not, cash paid, Ph 0429 393 221

5441 2209

MOUTH ORGAN "Crackajack" or "Boomerang" Phone: 02 6382 3451

Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun & Pub Hols 10am-12pm www.rspcavic.org.au

Piper Lane, East Bendigo

Winter is fast approaching. If you have any old bedding, blankets, towels etc, that are too good to throw out but not good enough for the Op Shop, the Fur Babies are always very grateful to have clean, warm bedding to sleep on.

Friday, March 28, 2014 — Bendigo Weekly

CARAVANS & TRAILERS 1998 Monarch Crusader, roll out awning with walls, single beds inner spring mattress. $15,000 Ph 0438 353 414 CARAVAN 16ft poptop, annexe & extras, VGC, $4,250. Ph 0408 525 526 or 0417 525 491

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BOATS

AUTO

De Havilland Aluminium V Nose Boat 4.5 metres, 2011, 30HP, Merc motor, front steering, registered, trailer & safety gear. Ready to go.

JAYCO Freedom 2006 16ft, roll out awning and walls, twin beds, side kitch, kept under cover, Exc Cond., $18,500 Ph 5444 0197

MOTORHOME Allegro 35'6" 460 Ford, Reg XAL-535, sleeps 6, all cons, $49,500 neg, more info Ph 0429 705 794

TRAILERS

CARAVANS & TRAILERS WINDSOR Rapid, family ensuite, 4 star, sleeps 5, HWS, a/c, mags, annexe, TV & DVD, $35,000 Junortoun 5449 9119 or 0424 789 066

JAYCO Starcraft P/top 97, 16ft, s/beds, frontkit, m /w, 3-w frig, R/O Awning w/zip on walls, elec brakes, REG, U/cover, VGC, $15,000 Ph 5443 7011 or 0488 437 011

6 x 4 $590. 8 x 5 tandem $2,190. 161 McIvor Hwy

www.ebsary.com.au KIMBERLEY Kamper 04 Boat loader, O/board, Mount canvas, Awning, Fully enclosed $26,000 Ph 0429 957 427 VINTAGE Ambassador Alumvan 2/3 berth fully renovated ready to travel. $5500 Phone 0438 395 579 VISCOUNT Great family caravan 6x3 annex, with everything included, must sell $4500 ono Ph 0403 881 103

To advertise in this section please call 1300 558 385

MOTOR BIKES

MOTOR BIKES AS NEW 400cc Honda Shadow Cruiser 2011 Model, 4000ks, $8300 + 2 Jackets & 2 Helmets Ph 0427 366 999

SUZUKI GS 500F 9300kms, EC, 12 mths reg, new rear tyre & battery, HT-568 $4250. Ph 0427 446 306

ALLOY Wheels/tyres 5-235/45 x R17 for Holden VZ $550 Ph 5446 9573

Dragon C ity

LMCT 11067

• Panel Beating • New Exhaust • New Radiators, Alternators and Starter Motors

STUNNING haines 18SQ skier, new bimi, trailer with mags & new winch, both rego, 235HP outboard, needs work, paid $12,500 bargain $4950. Junortoun 0424 789 066 or 5449 9119

CAR PARTS

$350 ONO Ph. 0419 342 405

MOTOR WRECKERS

5.1M Aluminium Stessco Centre console, New 40hp 4 Stroke Merc, New fish finder, Reg, Ready to go $11,400 Phone: 0419 886 637

1999 SC Hino furniture van, 40m3, partly decked out as sleeping quarters, can easily be converted back to freight and furniture. 260,000kms, SAU-680 $23,500. Phone 0408 567 273

2 Stroke 50CC, Ridden Twice, Stored in Shed, No Use, Must Sell.

Kangaroo Flat

PH 5447 4441 • AH 0487 000 145

EF WAGON Not started in 18 months. UnReg. Suit for parts. Includes brand new battery (not in car) Power Steering Pump Seal Kit + Rocker Cover Kit (both unopened), Oil Filter, Owners Manual, Gregory's Manual $400 ono Ph 0413 745 847 (QBO 029)

SCRAP METAL WANTED Cars, trucks, tractors, tin, wire, white goods etc. Phone 5474 3237 or 0427 312 146.

WANTED

VEHICLES & SMALL TRUCKS WANTED TO BUY

Ford Fairlane LTD 1988-1992 for parts wrecking. Ph 5446 1467

NEW Exhaust systems, Mufflers and Specialising In Tail Pipes • Holdens • Commodores Available • Fords • Light Commercials

WRECKING

Call 5446 1384 or 5446 1820 Wayne on 0413 774 717 LMCT 10992 Kayne on 0459 652 963 Address: 222 Upper Rd, Eaglehawk, 3556

AUTO

CARS WANTED

1990 XF Ute, rego, 6FPAAAJL40LM57981 $2500 ono. Phone 5439 6499 or 0408 511 742 4.5 V-Nose 30HP Suzuki FRW $2000 ono Ph 0467 475 008 97 Magna, No RWC $800 Ph 0401 601 807 anytime 98 XR6, blue, as is, $3500, can get RWC, ZLH-419. Ph 5439 6499 or 0408 511 742

DAEWOO Lanos Coupe, EC, 150,000 kms, 12 mths reg, RWC, $2250. 1BE4ZK, Ph 0427 446 306

FORD COURIER TRAY UTE 1995, Reg Expired Dec 2013. No RWC, but not far off. 2.6L Petrol, Manual, 210,000ks, Large custom aluminium dropside tray and toolboxes underneath. $1250 ONO Phone 0439 342 161 VIN:

JCOAAASGHCSJ48672

FORD Fiesta, Dec '06, hatch, 4-dr, 5-spd, 147,000kms, serviced, GC, single fam owner, ZBW-534 $5200 ono. Ph 0448 838 080 FORD Territory, SY MK11 series,automatic, white, July 2010 model, 7 seater, 6 air bags, good safe family wagon, rear wheel drive with traction control, cruise control, reverse camera, new tyres, spare remote & key, full service hist., books, currently insured $35,000, new cost over $50,000, sell for $19,900 with RWC, XQM-579. Ph 0429 130 656 or 0428 125 930 HOLDEN HX ute, 253 auto, GTS dash, race seats, $3000 lots of extra parts avail. RMS-566 Ph 5433 2260 HOLDEN Rodeo 1998, 3.2L, man, b/bar, g/tyres, 3 mths reg, 8x6ft s/tray. $3700. As is OBO. OVK-191 Ph 5436 1382

Cash offered. Phone 0417 334 009.

To advertise in this section please call 1300 558 385

HOLDEN Rodeo 2004 D/cab Auto. Dual Fuel, Steel tray, Racks, Tool boxes, new tyres, T/bar RWC, Reg. SYA-609, Very clean, $8900. Phone 0409 592 208

LANDCRUISER '94 GXL, diesel, 5 speed, a/c, CD player, UHF, winch etc. 270,000kms, RWC, VGC, YKU-804 $16,500. Ph 0409 421 549

AUTO HOLDEN VU S-pack ute, V6 auto, sports bar, 265,000kms, reg till 28 /03, $4000. ZGX-469. Ph 0456 611 016

1973 American Ford Mercury Cougar coupe. Dual fuel, worked 351 Cleveland. EC XR-773. $14,000 Ph 5446 3067

Locally owned automatic with only 113,000kms. ZGO 198

HYUNDAI Terracan 2005 4WD diesel, auto, EC 9mths REG, 1 owner, TVK-526 $16,950 ONO W/RWC. 0439 389 676

9 35 Michie St, Elmore • LMCT 888 712 Phone Ian: 0458 747

25HP Yamaha GC $1400 ono Ph 0467 475 008

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

Pocket Rocket Pee Wee 50

One local owner, cargo barrier, first to inspect will buy. WOY 117

michie st motors

YAMAHA 90cc 4 stroke trail bike GC $1100 Ph 5446 9573

FOR SALE

2004 Hyundai Sonata Auto Sedan

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

BOATS

AUTO

2008 Ford BF3 Gas Wagon

reduced

Phone: 0407 082 205 FRANKLIN Freeway 1960's 15x7 Retro Van. Needs work but bargain at $200. Pick up only. Ph 0417 310 057

AUTO

$6990

$5250

CLASSIFIEDS • 33

HONDA Accord VTi- L V6, 2000, car in immac. cond., leather interior, as new, 138,000kms only, RWC, $6490. QKU-835. PH 5447 1940 HONDA CRV 2002, reg Sept, 209,600 kms, RRD-160, RWC, all wheel drive, $4300, GC, 0419 97 283 TXT ONLY

$7990 DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

michie st motors

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35 Michie St, Elmore • LMCT 888 Phone Ian: 0458 747 712

AUTO

AUTO

SILVER BMW 525i (E39) 2003, mint cond., sold with RWC, 12 mths reg, 178,000kms, SCW-223 $10,750. Ph 0418 509 566 or 5442 7451 SUZUKI Mighty Boy 1987, OUP-469, Gem motor, no rust, VGC, $1700 Ph 5474 3203

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1300 558 385

2000 TOYOTA HILUX SR5 2.7 petrol manual 4x4 twin cab bull bar towbar sports bar canopy tub liner Electric windows A/C 150000 kms 2 owners QBV647 Vin mro33ung905500695 $8000 as is Ph: 0409 462 900

AUTO

USED CAR BARGAINS

at BUDGET PRICES 1991 Ford Courier Ute Manual, Reg til July, Cheap runaround YVV-030 $2990 Camry Vienta Wagon Auto, A/C, P/S, Cheap Wagon and RWC. SFY 108 $2990 2000 Series 2 VT Acclaim Wagon Cheap wagon. TLG 876 $3990 2002 Mitsubishi Verada Dual Fuel Locally owned V6 power with gas economy. SYI 333 $3990 2001 Camry CSI V6 Sedan Auto, air con, power steering, local car, service history. QWI 373 $4990 Holden VX Commodore Very neat and tidy sedan with RWC. TGS 741 $4490 Ford AU Fairmont Ghia Dual Fuel Fully optioned. Trade ins welcome. UJW 442 $4990 1994 BMW 540i V8 Sedan Luxury motoring, sunroof, full leather. iA0Z 030 $4990 1998 Landrover Discovery Dual Fuel Good tow car with gas economy. RJN 050 $4990 2004 Holden Barina SRI Sports Hatch Stunning looking hatchback, mag wheels, 5 speed manual, body kit, twin air bags. SYZ 284 $5990 Mazda Bravo 4x4 Twin Cab Good kms, priced to sell, A/C, P/S and RWC. NPH 546 $5990 1999 Holden Rodeo Tray Dual Fuel Lovely little runaround tray with gas economy. ACD 189 $5990 1999 Holden Rodeo Auto Twin Cab 4X2 Lovely auto twin cab with canopy. Trade in welcome. RHO 545 $6990 2003 Kia Carnival People Mover Auto, 150,000kms, 7 seater, priced to sell. SSP 250 $6990 2000 AU2 XR6 Sedan Duel Fuel, Locally owned, gas & petrol URM 157 $6990 2006 Mitsubishi Colt VRX Auto 170,000kms, air bags, A/C, P/S, auto with electric sunroof. UEX 004 $7990 2004 Hyundai Sonata Auto Sedan Locally owned automatic with only 113,000kms. ZGO 198 $7990 2008 Ford BF3 Gas Wagon One Local Owner, Cargo barrier, first to reduced $6990 inspect will buy. WOY 117 2003 Mitsubishi Triton Dual Cab Dual Fuel Hi-Ride, 4X2, gas & petrol, priced to sell. ZDF 320 $8990 2003 BA XR6 5 Speed Manual Only 156,000kms, dark green duco, very rare 5 speed manual. TIH 611 $8990 2002 Mazda Bravo 4X4 Turbo Diesel Twin Cab Lots of extras, snorkel, tow bar etc with canopy. RLJ 193 $9990

ALL CARS SOLD WITH RWC AT DRIVEAWAY PRICES michie st motors

9 35 Michie St, Elmore • LMCT 888 Phone Ian: 0458 747 712

VE SSV UTE

V8, 2008, 6-spd man., Genuine Holden Lockable Hard lid, Tint Windows, Leather Seats, Holden Service History, Alloy Rims, Low Kms, Rego till June 2014, WMA-566 $26,900. Ph 0407 583 442

2004 Holden Barina SRI Sports Hatch Stunning looking hatchback, mags, 5 spd manual, body kit, twin air bags. SYZ 284

$5990 DRIVE AWAY INC RWC michie st motors

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35 Michie St, Elmore • LMCT 888 Phone Ian: 0458 747 712

AUTO

TOYOTA Rav4 2005, man., reliable car, EC, 155,000kms, ZAI-033. $9500. Phone 0407 793 293

TOYOTA YARIS 2007, , Manual, A/C, 77500 km full service history WEH-556 $6750 Phone 0407 045 683

AUTO

TOYOTA Hilux Dual Cab Model TGN16R 2.7 2008 MY09. 6 seats. Dual A/bag. 4 cyl, 5spd, 150,000km. 1 owner, family use only. Full service history. ABS. A/C, Hard Lid. Tub Liner. Rem Central locking. Alloy Nudge bar. Tow bar New w/screen. New Toyo tyres. Reg. til 24/12/14. WVM-031. $17,500 O.N.O Ph 0409 429 406

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FOR 4 WEEKS LocalClassifieds NISSAN PULSAR HATCH Auto, a/c, p/s, tinted windows, alloys, low kms. ABC111. $18,000. Ph 5442 1646

$28.50

with photo

$23 NISSAN PULSAR HATCH Auto, a/c, p/s, tinted windows, alloys, low kms. ABC111. $18,000. Ph 5442 1646

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WEEKLYSPORT

COURT OUT: Noel Clarke with mayor Barry Lyons. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

email: sport@bendigoweekly.com.au

All set to play By JOEL PETERSON

SOME of Australia’s best wheelchair tennis players will ply their trade next month, when the Bendigo Tennis Association hosts the Bendigo Wheelchair Tennis Festival. The festival will be run in conjunction with Foundation 97’s “Lucky I’m Alive Day� celebrations and will also coincide with the McDonalds Gold Classic tournament. Bendigo Tennis Association executive officer Leon Retallick hopes that the event will bring an increased level of participation to the sport in Bendigo, and encourage the return of tournaments such as the Victorian Wheelchair Tennis Open.

Retallick has worked closely with Bendigo local and Foundation 97 cofounder Noel Clarke, to get the event up and running. “It’s very exciting, we have been talking to Noel Clarke about this for some time and he has been down here doing lessons for some time,� Retallick said. “When I started in the role we delivered the Victorian Wheelchair Open, that has since moved onto Melbourne but we certainly want to give people the opportunity to play at our facilities at a high level.� The festival has been given a boost with Danni Di Toro, a 10-time Australian champion in the discipline, committing to play. “It’s fantastic to have a

player of her calibre coming to play in the event, and really gives it a boost,� Retallick said. “We certainly want to give people more of an opportunity to participate in sport, no matter whether they are able-bodied or not and this is a good way of doing that. “Wheelchair tennis is definitely something we hope to see increases in locally.� The wheelchair exhibition will run through the first two days of the McDonalds Gold Classic, which is held at the Nolan Street complex from April 5 to 9. More than $10,000 in cash and trophies is on offer for players, including current Australian #6 Storm Sanders.

“The classic should be a great event, and we are very happy to have Storm Sanders as the top seed in the women’s draw,� Retallick said. “For a tournament that is generally regarded as a local

event to have a player of that ilk playing is great. “We also have players from all states and territories except the Northern Territory, so it should once again be a very good event with a lot

of quality tennis played over the five days.� Anyone interested in participating in the festival, or for more information, contact the BTA on 5442 5744 or visit www.f97.com.au.

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BENDIGO East’s elite swimmers have achieved another milestone for the club, qualifying a women’s medley relay team to compete at the Australian Swimming Championships in Brisbane on April 1. The relay squad of Carmen Franz, Kate Jordan, Rebecca Holmes and Holly Hawke is the first Open relay team to qualify from the club. The quartet will compete against the best swimmers in the country at the National titles, which double as the selection for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games later this year. Head Coach Tony Rodda is extremely pleased with his squad going into the national titles.

“The girls have worked really hard to get to this level� he said. “The support they have given each other to improve their times to all get there has been outstanding. To have four swimmers at the National Championships is a great reward for all the hard training, and shows the great depth in the club. For Franz and Hawke, it will be their first time at the National Championships. Franz, a 19 year old student at LaTrobe University, joined the club this year and has blossomed in Bendigo, and will lead out in the backstroke leg. Hawke, who at 15 is the young-

est member of the squad, has made huge gains in her freestyle this season and will anchor the team. “It gives the younger swimmers a lot of encouragement to realise that with ongoing effort they too can make it to the top level,� Mr Rodda said. “To finish in the top 10 nationally would be an superb result for these girls, something that hasn’t been done by a team from Bendigo for many years, if ever.� Jordan will also swim in the individual 50m and 100m breaststroke events, while Holmes will compete in the individual 50m and 100m butterfly events, at the event.

New format adds spice to soccer A NEW competition format and a preseason knockout cup competition are the two big changes to this year’s Bendigo Amateur Soccer League title, that kicks off this weekend. The league has not only shifted the timing of the knockout cup, but also introduced a finals series for the first time. The knockout cup starts this weekend with the grand finals on Sunday, April 13, with the season proper starting across two days on April 26 and April 27. BASL operations manager Brock

Rogers said the new format is exciting, and will add a new dimension. “A finals series will mean more home and away matches with significance to the overall competition will be played, as clubs will not just be fighting for first on the ladder, but to finish in the top four or even for the right to host a final,� he said. The BASL finals series will begin with the finals series to kick-off on August 31, with the senior grand finals held on September 14 at Tom Flood Sports Centre. The 2014 BASL Senior Grand

Finals will be played on Tom Flood Sports Centre on September 14. The 2014 junior season and MiniRoos competitions will also start on April 26, with the junior grand finals scheduled for September 13 at Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve. Anyone interested in participating in MiniRoos, the competition aimed for 4-11 year olds, can find more details at www.basl.com.au. Meanwhile, FC Bendigo returns to action this week, taking on Whittlesea Ranges at Epping Stadium from 6pm on Saturday.

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BOTH the Bendigo Bank Braves and Champions IGA Lady Braves scored wins over Brisbane to open the SEABL season last weekend. Dustin Salisbery led the Braves to a thrilling one-point win, while Alex Bunton was the Lady Braves’ best in a comfortable win against the Lady Spartans. Both sides take on Knox at the State Basketball Centre in Melbourne on Sunday.

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EMU Valley Cricket Association president Ron Gray says the 2013-14 season was one of the most competitive in years, and that the league is looking to come back bigger and better next season. The EVCA’s grand finals were held last weekend with United winning both the division one and four flags, Golden Gully winning in division two and Mandurang taking out the division three title. The association’s Bendigo country week team also took victory in division two, which was another plus for the league according to Gray. “The country week win was fantastic, the whole association is keen to build on that and there was a lot of talk around it at our presentation night last week,” Gray said. “I think it was one of the most competitive seasons recently, especially with division one, where you had a big race for the finals and West Bendigo going from first to fourth in the final round. “The standard of play and the quality of the recruits coming into the competition was fantastic, and was reflected in the country week win and results from clubs such as United with Andrew Collins.” The league is currently assessing feedback from its clubs around the new Cathcart Smash Repairs Bash for Cash structure, that saw three rounds of matches played before Christmas with

the remaining two rounds and finals played in the new year. Another focus for the league will also be to increase participation in its division four competition, that currently only sees four teams fielding a side. “Getting more clubs involved in division four is a big focus, and we are looking at moving that competition to a Sunday to further boost those numbers,” Gray said.

It was certainly one of the most competitive seasons “We have a lot of father-son combinations in division four and the lower grades, and we feel getting the juniors in is another area we can grow in. “I think the big advantage with our competition is the 1.30pm start time means that people who work on weekends still have time to turn up to the game, as opposed to starting at 12 or 12.30pm, and those advantages are furthered on a Sunday. “We want to keep improving what we do to keep making our competition stronger, and are looking at a number of options to do that.”

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