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Transformed Dylan on track FORMER drug dealer and user Dylan Whelan has turned over a new leaf following time in the grip of heroin. After help from Bendigo Transformations he is now part of the team helping others. • Story: Page 7
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BENDIGO TAFE is poised to merge with Melbourne’s Kangan Institute. Bendigo TAFE acting chief executive officer Peter Coyne confirmed to the Bendigo Weekly he has been in negotiations with the northern suburbs TAFE college. Industry sources have told the Weekly the merger is close to a done deal.
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Kangan is one of the most successful players in the TAFE sector. It has campuses in Broadmeadows, Essendon, the Melbourne CBD, Moonee Ponds, Richmond and Docklands. The Docklands campus is a new multi-million-dollar Automo-
tive Centre of Excellence. Mr Coyne said Bendigo TAFE had decided against merging with other regional TAFEs, and was focussing on metropolitan institutions. He confirmed he was in talks with Kangan.
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“We are working through a process with them at the moment,” he said. “No final decision has been made. “Kangan is a very, very strong institution. It is well managed and well funded and has a fantastic
range of courses “We are very interested in learning about opportunities for our students on these pathways.” Mr Coyne said he was interested in a merger with an institution that focussed on northern parts of Melbourne, around the Calder corridor, which Kangan does.
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The Weekly look at the local real estate market
Grand start on Pall Mall WORK will begin next week on Bendigo’s newest CBD development. The Bendigo Weekly last year revealed plans to turn one of the city’s ugliest buildings into a stunning motel. The former Advertiser building on Pall Mall will be turned into The Grand boutique motel, a $7.5 million, 55-bedroom development. A spokesman for the developers said builders were now ready to go. “We received our planning permit for the initial 17 rooms on Friday (March 28),” he said. “That is fantastic news. “We will now go through the building permit stage.” Work on the stunning transformation of the front of the build-
ing, and the lower level commercial section will begin next week. “Builders should start on the facade this week,” the spokesman said. “The facade and lower-level commercial should be ready to occupy in late May.” The lower level includes a cafe/ restaurant and executive offices. “We are pretty excited and happy to get it off the ground,” the spokesman said. “Greater Bendigo council has been fantastic.” *****************************
THE Bridgewater General Store has sold for an undisclosed price following negotiations. The Main Street property, known among Bendigonians, sold two days after auction. Elders Real Estate sales consultant and agent
Wayne Heard said the new owners had not publically announced their plans for the property. Mr Heard said it was a “really good result” with both parties pleased at the decision.
Mr Leonard said the company was privileged to be working with this home. At the time of print, the property had not sold.
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ACCORDING to a local real estate expert, Bendigo’s property market is back on track. DCK director Rob Ketterer said the market had turned back to its predicted level. “The market is strong and we have had some very strong growth figures,” he said. Australian Bureau of Statistics recent data showed Bendigo’s population had grown 1.7 per cent on the year to June 30, 2013. Mr Ketterer said this growth reflected predicted figures with the demand for property and houses also on the increase.
BENDIGO’s birthplace is still on the market with negotations continuing between interested parties. Ravenswood Homestead was passed in at auction at $2.7 million on a vendor’s bid last weekend. Tweed Sutherland First National director Matt Leonard said he was confident the property would sell. “We have been dealing with several interested parties and I am confident it will sell,” he said. “There were about 70 people at the auction and it went well. It was very encouraging.”
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“I will be guided by the planning department.”
“Councillors don’t have to follow the report.”
GRAND: An artist’s impression of the planned mosque.
Mosque decision based on planning By CHRISTINE McGINN
GREATER Bendigo council has vowed to consider the mosque proposal on planning grounds, not personal beliefs. About three quarters of the 132 objections have opposed the mosque on anti-Muslim grounds. “Approval for an Islamic mosque in Bendigo would be approval to dismantle Australian community spirit and values and overturn Australian democratic government enjoyed by Bendigonians,” a Strathdale resident said.
Horses in the area are not happy at all about the mosque A California Gully woman said the mosque would increase our Islamic community’s numbers. “If this goes ahead Bendigo is going to get a great deal of Muslims moving here and that will be another problem for our health and welfare,” she objected.
“I fear if this happens life the way we know it will change forever.” A White Hills couple had concerns about the removal of native vegetation, increased noise, reduced property values and parking. Objectors also had concerns about increased traffic in the area, the height of the minaret, noise and the impact on local horses. “Horses in the area are not happy at all about the mosque,” another said. The Weekly has chosen not to name the objectors. Councillors said they would consider the proposal on its merits, like any other planning matter before council. “As long as it meets planning I’d be more than happy (to support it). I will not be taking notice of people’s different views, I will be guided by the planning department,” mayor Barry Lyons said. Cr Mark Weragoda said different religions were allowed in a democratic society. “We are not there to question people’s beliefs or practices. If they want to practice in Bendigo I will support that,” he said. “But if there are (planning) boxes not ticked, I will question it.” Cr Rod Fyffe said council
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had to be “focussed, objective” and guided by the planning department. Cr Fyffe said if the decision goes to VCAT, council’s decision needed to be “spot on”. Cr Chapman said councillors needed to take everything into consideration. “At the end of the day, councillors don’t have to follow the report,” Cr Chapman said. “But I don’t believe this can be refused on the grounds people don’t like Muslims. You have to weigh it all up and I certainly won’t be pressured.” Cr Rod Campbell said it was too early to comment but said it would be foolish not to take the planning department’s advice. “We need to be guided by their expertise and our local knowledge of the situation,” he said. But Cr Helen Leach said her vote depended on many factors including neighbourhood character and objections. “We don’t just say the officers’ recommendations are right. It doesn’t really influence what we do,” she said. “It’s not just a planning consideration but also about whether neighbours agree.”
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“If they want to practice in Bendigo I will support that.”
“We need to be guided by their expertise and our local knowledge.”
“It’s not just a planning consideration.”
BENDIGO Bank has continued defending its decision to close a fundraising account for an anti-mosque organisation. The Bendigo Weekly revealed online last Friday that the bank told the group it would close the account if it did not shut it by April 9. “This was a considered decision by our bank, and we respect everyone’s right to voice their opinions,” a bank spokesperson said. “Equally we have a right to ours, and we want to do business with organisations whose values align with our own. “Our bank values tolerance and inclusiveness, qualities which are an important part of a strong community.” The Stop the Bendigo Mosque’s facebook page has been flooded with both support and disgust at the decision. “The more Islam you see the less freedom you see,” King Solomon wrote on their page. Another facebook user, Peter Tolmie, said it was “a sad day for Australia” and questioned why the bank supported the mosque. “Bendover bank. Good for who and whose community!,” Anne-Maree Wheeler wrote. But Lisa Trbusic supported the bank’s decision on the anti-mosque organisation’s facebook page. “Freedom of religion is supposed to be part of this country’s values. Good for you Bendigo Bank,” she said. Bendigo Bank has faced an onslaught from anti-mosque campaigners, on their facebook page, many of whom have vowed to close their personal bank accounts. Bendigo Bank customer Brenton Jarrett said he was concerned about the bank’s decision. “As a Bendigo Bank customer with many accounts and was on a steering committee to establish a community bank I am disappointed with your decision,” he said on facebook. “When people deposit money you don’t question where it came from or the customers’ views, I don’t understand and am concerned you will lose many accounts.” Michael Watson wrote ”no financial decisions should be influenced by religion”, pleased he did not bank with them. Greater Bendigo councillor Elise Chapman also took to twitter to air her criticism. “Crazy decision Bendigo Bank,” she said. “You take money from drug dealers, pedophiles, everyone. “Shameful discrimination.”
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BENDIGO’s mental health system is in crisis, unable to cope with increasing demand, recent statistics have revealed. Health and Community Services Union state secretary Lloyd Williams said Bendigo hospital will be unable to meet demand even after its $630 million upgrade. “For the population of Bendigo, they are under-resourced and under enormous pressure. They don’t have enough mental health beds,” he said. According to recent figures, for the July-to-September quarter, only 58 per cent of mental health patients who presented to the Emergency Department were transferred to a bed within eight hours. “Bendigo Health continues to be well under at 58 per cent but the target is 80 per cent,” Mr Williams said.
Bendigo’s mental health care outstripped by demand “Bendigo Health is again the worst performer of eight regional health service providers.” Bendigo hospital had almost doubled this figure on the previous year from 30 per cent.
but demand continues. I don’t think they’re more than demand, they’ll only just meet demand, if at all. “They are in desperate need to add beds to move people...
For the population of Bendigo, they are under resourced and under enormous pressure Mr Williams said demand for mental health beds was increasing about eight per cent each year. “Bendigo has always been under done in beds since the old physicatric hospital closed in the mid-90s,” he said. “These beds are long overdue
beds are desperately needed now.” A Bendigo Health spokesperson said they were reviewing their Model of Care to reduce presentations to ED and move patients quickly to relevant areas. “We expect to continue to struggle with demand until ad-
ditional beds are commissioned in the Bendigo Hospital Project. We are very excited by the prospect of nearly doubling our bed numbers in the new hospital,” she said. “It is difficult to forecast what the demand for beds will be in three years, but we are very confident that the enhanced capacity will readily meet demand.” The new hospital will have 75 mental health beds once completed in 2016. The Federal Government has cut $277 worth of funding from Victorian hospitals. “We are caught in a vicious cycle of State Government promising more beds and Federal Government on the other hand, cutting funding. This makes planning the service very hard,” Mr Williams said. “Mental health is chronically under-funded in the state and more in regional areas that can’t access the services.”
THE Japanese Ministry of Defence has ordered four Bendigo-made Bushmaster vehicles for deployment with the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force. Thales Australia chief executive officer Chris Jenkins said the vehicles, all troop carrier variants, will be manufactured at the company’s facility in Bendigo for delivery in late 2014. “This new export order demonstrates the ongoing significance and versatility of the Bushmaster vehicle,” he said. “It also shows that Australian manufacturing can compete in the global arena, even in specialist markets where competition is tough. “We are very pleased to add the JGSDF as a new export customer, and look forward to working closely with them as these vehicles enter service.” The order has been placed through Thales Japan, and represents their first platform contract.
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Relay brings $168,000 ANOTHER $168,000 was raised by the annual Bendigo Relay for Life last Friday and Saturday. Many of the 1535 entrants from 74 teams relayed through the night for funds for cancer research, support and education programs in Victoria at the La Trobe Universities athletics complex in Flora Hill, after the opening and candlelight ceremonies earlier in the evening. “This is a fantastic effort and a small increase on last year’s total,” Bendigo Relay for Life chair Robin Kean said. “This result wouldn’t be nearly as impressive without the help of local businesses and community organisations who help us stage the relay every year.” The annual Bendigo relay has raised more than $2.85 million in its 15 years. The relay is on track to surpass the $3 million milestone next year and become one of the region’s most successful ongoing fund-raising events. Locals are encouraged to watch out for the purple Hope Mine poppet head, to promote the 2015 relay at public events and shopping centres. The Rainbow Warriors were once again this year’s most prolific fundraising team, contributing more than $16000. ABC Local personality Jonathan Ridnell announced the success to weary but contented crowd during the closing ceremony.
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Gaol breakthrough
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS: Post office tours are now on offer.
BREAKOUT: Bendigo Senior Secondary College principal Dale Pearce, Member for Northern Victoria Amanda Millar, Greater Bendigo mayor Barry Lyons, and council chief executive officer Craig Niemann. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.
Post office opens THE former Bendigo Post Office is revealing all as it opens its doors to tours. Visitors can now visit Pall Mall’s historic former post office building, now the Bendigo Visitor Information Centre, to learn more about its fascinating history. Greater Bendigo council’s Tourism manager Kathryn Mackenzie said the introduction of the new tours follows the launch of a book titled Pride of Pall Mall which
THE walls have come down on the Bendigo Community Theatre, marking the next step of the redevelopment. Workers have broken through the Marong Wing facade, to keep the $25.8 million project on track. Member for Northern Victoria Amanda Millar said the facade will form the main entrance to the new theatre. “The main gaol building has been stripped of its paint and demolition of internal cells has taken place to create a box office and cloakroom,�she said. “The drama and dance studio,
details the history of mail and communication services at the former Bendigo Post Office from 1887 to 1997 that was launched earlier this year. “The introduction of the new tours now provides opportunities to inspect this unique building first hand,� Ms Mackenzie said. Tours are available at 11am on Wednesdays and 2pm on Saturdays. Bookings are essential. Cost $15 for adults and $10 child.
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Fun day to chop for charity NEW OUTLOOK: Dylan Whelan has turned his life around. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN. More photos at www.bendigophotos.com By CHRISTINE McGINN
TRANSFORMED Dylan Whelan, has turned his life around with the help of a local support program. A heroin-addict and dealer, Mr Whelan struggled with substance abuse for a decade spending up to $1000 on the drug each day. Strangers saved Mr Whelan twice after he overdosed on the addictive drug on Melbourne’s streets. Facing a life in prison after a police raid on his Melbourne home, Mr Whelan decided it was time to change. “I thought change was the best option. I was at a point in my life where I was not getting better. I wasn’t speaking to my family or friends,” the 23-year old said. The local Transformations
program has been Mr Whelan’s redemption. The 12-month live-in course for alcohol and drug dependant people started more than a year ago to help men change their lives. The program launched with
against authority and disrespected correction but I have realised it isn’t always a negative.” Mr Whelan is now in charge of the men’s house, supporting the participants through their journey in the program. Clean for more than a year,
I thought change was the best option. I was at a point in my life where I was not getting better nine beds with the service set to extend to a transitional home in the annex. “The program has been a support system and it has worked because of the supportive, friendship group,” Mr Whelan said after graduating the program. “It has been tough and confronting. For so long I rebelled
Mr Whelan said he was talking to his family again and wanted to become a youth worker. Transformations program director Richard Gibbs said they provided a “safe platform” for people to get better. “We provide a support system to help people physically, mentally, socially and spiritually,” he said.
“But we prepare them for life without drugs. It makes them confront their issues through the process. It makes them come alive.” Mr Gibbs said it was also one of the few programs that allowed cigarettes within the first six months of the program. Transformations is also launching an eight-bed, women’s holistic program in Bendigo. Mr Whelan said the endless support was critical to his recovery. “They really care and they want to see you get better. The program gives necessary life skills that we didn’t learn along the way,” he said. “Life is worth living again.” If you or a loved one want to find out more visit www.transformation.net.au or call Mr Gibbs on 5441 3133.
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chose Tom Flood. Most involved with the park masterplan, which was supposed to be revealed last month, are open to moving the buses. The question is, to where? Former mayor and state member of parliament Darryl McClure is an avid Rosalind Park fan. The park was created with an Act of Parliament and he believes encroachments such as the bus terminal and the expansion of BSSC and THE art gallery are illegal. His first thought is the buses have to go. “The terminal will certainly be highlighted, but it has no business being there and by law it is not permitted,” he said. “It will be a question of where do they go, and that is not council’s problem. “The buses have to go somewhere else. They don’t need to be there. The sooner they are told to get out the better. “It will never be easy and will never be easier. “It is not something council has to work out.” However, Mr McClure sm can see a possible soluat ics
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including Bendigo South East and Crusoe colleges. BSSC principal Dale Pearce said he thought all ideas to move the terminal were good ones. “We have about 400 students a day come here on the bus,” he said. “I don’t care how they come here, as long as they come here. “I’d agree it is a good idea to look at other options around the town. “I am also drawn to
The idea of putting a car park on the lawn tennis courts is a good one stone. “There is a definite need to provide car parking for people using the park for recreation purposes and you need to make way for school facilities. “We could consolidate all of the present car parking into that site.” That would free up a possible place to park the buses, in the side road outside the Barnard Street end of the QEO and pool. There is also a push to build a series of bus terminals near other schools,
the idea of a car park at the tennis courts.” A Public Transport Victoria review into the city’s school bus services in the second half of 2014 will consider a number of factors, including the location of the bus terminal.
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Hop in for fun WITH the weather for the second w e e k of the school holidays expecting to be a bit better, it is time to get out of the house and enjoy spending time with the kids. From next Monday, April 14, the Bendigo Marketplace will be hosting their own mini Easter carnival with activities between 10am and 2pm with facepainting, balloon twisting, carnival treats, animal nursery and even a pony show. For those feeling creative the Marketplace’s craft activity workshops, which are always popular, will allow children to express their creativity with various crafts activities, including Easter egg painting and Easter bunny sock puppets. Bookings are essential for craft activities,which are scheduled for today and again next week from Tuesday, April 15 until Thursday, April 17. Phone centre management on 5441 6906 for more details. And last but not least the Easter Bunny will be at the Marketplace handing out treats daily from Monday to Easter Sunday between 10am and 1pm. HOLIDAY: Pretty in pink.
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LAST Friday marked the end of a long era at Bendigo Senior Secondary College. Cleaners Gerry and Carol Smith are hanging up their buckets and mops after 37 years of service at the school. The couple started work at the school in 1977 to work alongside Carol’s father. For the past two or three years son Paul has also been working with them. There have been three generations of the family cleaning at the school since 1968 when Carol’s father, Cliff Holmes, started work for Eric Bryant the headmaster at the time. BSSC principal Dale Pearce said the Holmes and Smith families have given fantastic service to the school over the 46 years. “They have always been valued as members of the staff even after the Education Department forced cleaning staff to become contractors in the 2000s,� he said. “Gerry and Carol have looked after BSSC as if it was their own home – always going beyond the expectations of cleaners. “They always checked on staff before locking up and leaving, sometimes taking staff home or comforting them if they had a bad day and were upset. “They could be relied upon to have all the rooms open in the mornings, and heating or cooling
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TAFE merger talks with Kangan From Page 1 He said Kangan and other metropolitan institutions offered better student outcomes than regional TAFEs. “I have a belief Bendigo is more mature and the Bendigo community and economy looks south more than north or north east,â€? he said. “I and the board are interested in student outcomes and good qualifications that lead to employment or higher education. “We explored other opportunities across regional Victoria and we really started to open our minds to partnerships with metropolitan TAFEs. “We believe that will provide
better outcomes for Bendigo. It is very difficult to compete with big metropolitan TAFEs if you don’t have scale and a good capital base.� Reforms from the past two state governments have opened up the tertiary training market to private enterprise. They have made it difficult for TAFEs to compete, and Bendigo has shed 150 jobs and 36 courses. Mr Coyne said he believed the reforms would benefit the city. “I am not opposed to the reforms in any way,� he said. “To get quality back into the system you need competition. “TAFEs have enjoyed a monopoly. “Yes, they are reeling from the
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AUSTRALIA’s leading justice experts will be called to Bendigo next month to discuss our legal system. Talking Justice will explore the role of justice in a democratic society, giving locals the chance to speak with experts in the field. Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre lawyer and co-ordinator Peter Noble said the event would showcase some of
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“This year we’ve introduced an immersion Mandarin pre-school program. Fifteen children come together every Monday during term-time for two hours. “Similar to ‘normal’ two to five kinder, parents drop children off and pick them up after the pre-school program, but there’s a difference – it’s in Chinese.” Ms Symes said immersion is a method of teaching in which the program is taught in the target language. Typically in a daytime immersion kindergarten, students spend 80 to 90 per cent of their time working in
Volunteers have their place ThE Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre has found a new home. The centre has moved from Allan’s Walk and is now located in the Bendigo library. BVRC manager helen Yorston said it is a perfect fit. “The new location of the centre at the hargreaves Street entrance provides the first point of contact for people visiting the library,” she said.
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BREWHOUSE Coffee Roasters owner Corey Scoble is planning to open Bendigo’s first open-air roof-top bar where people can wine and dine under the stars, taking in the sweeping views of the city skyline. Mr Scoble said plans are well under way for a new “boutique” roof bar and a fine dining restaurant in the loft space above his existing Brewhouse café and coffee business on Hargreaves Street. “We’re in discussion with the council and they’ve been absolutely brilliant. We’re submitting plans in the next few weeks,” he said. If his proposals for the site get the go-ahead, he hopes to open the new venue by the end of the year. “No one (bar) has gone into the roof top. You get a cracker of a view over Bendigo with the cathedral, the roof tops, the rusted tin sheds and old buildings. “Melbourne has got loads of roof-top bars. I think it’s something that Bendigo really wants and needs.” The coffee roaster says it is his most ambitious business venture to date. “I’m very excited about this. It’s probably the biggest and hardest project that I’ve done so far. I’ve never done fine dining before. It’s very hard to do and it’s a challenge.” Mr Scoble said the bar and restaurant will be a com-
pletely separate business from the Brewhouse. A different entrance to the venue will be part of the proposed plans. He is also keeping the new brand name under wraps. “It’s a different niche in the market to bring a roof-top boutique bar where the food is as good as the drink. The modern movement is to share food with friends and keep serving food while you’re open. You can have a coffee and cake at 11pm,” he said Bendigo-based team Bree Architects has been appointed to design the new eatery and bar in the roof space of the building which was built in the 1850s. Architect Joost
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van Bree said the building was originally a grocer shop. “It’s a beautiful old building with lots of original features, high ceilings and beams,” Mr Van Bree said. “The fabric of the building will remain authentic but we’re bringing in a welcoming and intimate ambience with a modern artisan twist.” Mr Scoble hopes that the roof-top bar will encourage visitors to see more of what the city has to offer. “If we have really good bars, restaurants and cafes, it all enhances people’s stay here. That’s one of the main reasons why we’re doing this.”
HIGH TIMES: Corey Scoble, Tim Dalton and Joost van Bree in the loft above Brewhouse. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
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Coles team marks 100
COLES team members at Bendigo hosted their own local celebrations this week to mark the Australian-owned company’s 100th birthday. The store, which has 178 team members, marked the occasion with a centenary-themed cake. Among those celebrating were local Members of Parliament, Lisa Chesters and Jacinta Allan, along with long-standing Coles team members Trish Ryan, Chris O’Connell and Jenny Curtain, who have worked at Coles for about 36 years. The Bendigo store opened to local customers in 1983 but the original Coles store was established by GJ Coles on April 9, 1914 in Collingwood, Victoria, as a variety store offering nothing costing more than two shillings and sixpence. Coles Bendigo store manager Neal Zschech said that his team was proud to be involved in celebrating the Coles centenary. “We were really excited to host a Coles centenary event at
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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, April 11, 2014 ROAD UPGRADE PROMISED TRAFFIC and congestion reduction are driving a $17.2 million Labor election promise to duplicate lanes on Napier Street. Leader of the Opposition Daniel Andrews has promised the upgrade between Weeroona Avenue and Scott Street if elected in August. “This is one of the fastest-growing areas in Australia, local roads need an upgrade,” he said Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan said Labor would upgrade the street and “get our city moving again”. Labor said it would prioritise local companies for the upgrade.
the Bendigo store. Coles has definitely come a long way since the first store opened, but the company’s commitment to quality, service and value has remained unchanged,” he said. “Coles is as dedicated today as it was 100 years ago to serving the needs of local shoppers and producers.”
FUNDRAISER TONIGHT TWO local women have pooled resources to raise funds for Autism Awareness month. Laura Barty and Emma Carmody are holding a twilight market fundraiser tonight at the Strathfieldsaye Football Netball club rooms on Tannery Lane. “All of the money raised goes to support local families,” Mrs Carmody said. The event runs from 5pm until 9pm and you can pre-buy ticket fro $10 or $12 at the door. Details from 0428 990 819.
CAKE TIME: Trish Ryan, Chris O’Connell and Jenny Curtain at Coles Bendigo. Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN
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“One of our group is a bit of a trivia expert, so it should be a good night.” The appeal was an easy choice to benefit from the night. “It’s a charity close to all of our hearts,” Mrs Roberts said. The event will take place on Good Friday, April 18 at 5.30pm at the National Hotel, 182 High Street, Bendigo and more details can be found from 0400 377 288. All proceeds will be donated to the Good Friday Appeal. “Tickets are selling out,” Mrs Roberts said.
THE road safety improvement project along the Loddon Valley Highway near Myers Flat has recently been completed. The $873,000 project included installing new wire rope safety barriers, sealing the edges of the road and painting edge lines and removing hazardous trees at a number of locations on a three kilometre stretch of the Loddon Valley Highway between Vosti Road and Myers Flat Road.
EASTER FESTIVAL ONLINE THE Bendigo Easter Festival has introduced a new website as part of a range of ongoing improvements to the 2014 festival. The website www.bendigoeasterfestival.org.au features an array of information including activities, special events, maps, parade times and routes, frequently asked questions and much more with continually updated information. The 2014 Bendigo Easter Festival takes place from April 18 to 21.
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a far greater vision for Bendigo residents than the current council members who are only interested in rate revenue, and land developers who are only concerned with making a quick buck. Robert and Leanne Lloyd, Maiden Gully
Once again the “flying by the seat of the pants” test was used by Greater Bendigo council, to ascertain the viability of Bendigo Airport. Goldair, a private operator, worked it out otherwise. They obviously did not have the luxury of seemingly unlimited amounts of ratepayer’s funds. They made a commercial decision that the business case for use of Bendigo airport did not stack up because of insufficient passenger numbers. Along comes council city Futures director Stan Liacos and comments that we need a bigger airport to service those insufficient number of passengers. Go figure. Anyone else, other than those in the employ of our illustrious council, would have concurred and gone back to the drawing board to see if there were other options. Perhaps offering to lease the airport out to the private sector could have been one. They would soon work out if there is a buck in it or not. This “shooting from the hip” approach is symbolic of this council’s cavalier approach to prudent management of our rates. no wonder council has again blown the budget. Karl Helper, Flora Hill
Call for contributions in response to Sandra Davey’s letter to the editor (Bendigo Weekly, April 4), the Greater Bendigo council can confirm that on March 28 it renewed the Quarry Hill Golf club lease for a further nine years. As part of its review of the Residential Development Strategy, council is considering a number of parcels of land within the urban growth boundary for possible future development. The council invites all members of the public to make a submission to the draft strategy, which is open for comment until May 30. This is an important strategy for the council and residents are encouraged to take the time to contribute their thoughts on how and where they would like to see Greater Bendigo develop. The draft strategy can be found on the council ’s website www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/residentialstrategy Craig Niemann Greater Bendigo council CEO
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Like Sandra Davey, we are horrified to think that Greater Bendigo council would consider rezoning the Quarry Hill Golf club land to residential from recreational purposes. This proposal is based on greed and shows no consideration as to why this land was put aside in the first place by Sir John Quick for the people of Bendigo. The Quarry Hill Golf club was founded in 1924 by Sir John Quick. The area was the remains of early goldfield mullock heaps and rubble. However, through the hard toil and volunteer labour of many of Bendigo’s forebears the area now presents with fairways lined with various species of trees. The land is situated on crown Land and is currently leased to the club via local council for recreational use. The course and club house is maintained by the club’s committee of management, all volunteering their time in the club’s administration and they continue to look after this land. We do not support the rezoning of this land to residential. Leave it be and honour the great man who had
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arrangement which provided the first option of renewal to the club. This has been the situation for nearly 100 years. What right has the council to intervene in this leasing arrangement when it does not manage the land? Our politicians will as usual remain as “silent as the lambs“. Bill Collier, Golden Square
THe Greater Bendigo council faces some serious social and environmenBacklash likely tal problems with the push by the State Government to decentralise its BenDiGO Bank – you are making a housing problems from Melbourne. grave mistake. it is not the bank’s role its latest problem is the attack to dictate views and opinions, nor to on a public open space at the crown attempt to stifle free speech. Land Reserve known as the Quarry expect an unwelcome backlash. Hill Golf club, in council’s move i have always found Bendigo Bank to gain more land for its insatiable service and product to be excellent. housing construction appetite. However, if your decision to close This council is being squeezed by The concerned citizens’ account is the State Government to use all avail- not rescinded by April 9, we will have able land for housing development no option but to close our accounts, which in the long-run will destroy all and terminate our financial advisor public open space. services. Why not value add to some of is this a misplaced sense of politithose unsightly mining areas of cal correctness, or is it a case of bowBendigo and leave our public open ing to pressure and favouring a more spaces alone? cashed up customer? it would appear that the political Kathleen and Malcolm Tubb, philosophy of urban management Heathcote and urban governance has failed, and the only philosophy is that of Conversations those about the who uphold the capitalistic values of Technology needed role of justice in a free society property and market. The State Government depart- AFTeR the game between elmore and ment for crown land signed an agree- Heathcote was abandoned due to a ment with the Quarry Hill Golf club knock to the head last Saturday there to manage the reserve with a lease is public interest and concern over
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head clashes and spinal injuries in football. The integrity of Australian Rules has always been protected by the awarding of a penalty against contact being made with an opponent’s head. in recent years this has become blurred by allowance being made for incidental contact and accidental clashes. The fact remains that the player who received the worst knock last year, Mark Lloyd, is not playing this year. An obvious solution would be to require mandatory reporting by medical practitioners and hospitals of sporting injuries to the governing authority. This has always been rejected on the grounds that players will hide the injuries and not seek medical assistance. The presence of doctors on the boundary line would assist. Personally, i believe that where a send-off rule exists the infringing player should be examined for concussion and not allowed to take any further part if necessary. The advent of small video cameras mounted on hats would seem to me to be the best way forward. For example the injury to corey Jones sustained in a practice match between Golden Square and Shepparton United would have been recorded if i had one. Similarly i have heard commentators on the ABc remark that a bad decision by a goal umpire and not picked up by television cameras at long range was exposed by a specta-
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concerns objections, the majority of them also include objections based on ignorance, such as terrorism fears, property value decreases, halal “takeovers” and a favourite: “horses in the area are not happy at all about the mosque”. No doubt they will vote “neigh” to it. If council planners recommend approval of the mosque, councillors won’t have any choice but to approve it. To vote it down based on ignorance and fear, and election timelines, will stain this city forever. What happens after the vote could be disastrous for Bendigo’s reputation. Social media pages associated with the antimosque group have threatened disgusting and, at times, violent actions. What would truly make this city shine would be true Christian and democratic actions, such as compassion, acceptance and understanding.
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mosque highlights the point. About one quarter of them mention planning issues such as vegetation, car parking, noise and size. Most of those arguments, it seems, will not be enough to stop the approval, but they are legitimate concerns. The block is well vegetated, but so is a lot of the area around it. The roads around it are wide, in good condition and there is almost nothing around the site that will get in the way of traffic flow. The noise is irrelevant as there will be no call to prayer. The minaret is planned to be about 25 metres high, but it is a long way from any houses, and anyone’s view. Even if it does block a view from one of the houses a few streets away, it is blocking a view of the former White Hills tip. Of those planning
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The anti-Bendigomosque group is not a racist group and it is not a hate group. However, it has all but been hijacked by a few. The facebook page has been taken over by racist and hatred rants, and it is clear why. The arguments against building a mosque in an industrial area of Bendigo are so thin, the vacuum left over has been filled by bigots. Claims that a mosque in Bendigo will result in sharia law are just downright stupid. Suggestions that women and children won’t be safe on the streets of Bendigo once the mosque is built are just as silly, given large numbers of Muslims have been in town for more than a decade. It is a clear case of ignorance breeding fear, and what ignorance it is. Looking through the official objections to the
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IT is important to put a name to this week’s Bendigo Weekly editorial. Too much of this “debate” has been made behind the cowardly cloak of anonymity. The Bendigo Bank had no choice but to close the account of the anti-Bendigo-mosque group. The bank has two obligations – a legal one to its shareholders, and a moral one to its customers and communities. The shareholder issue is a no-brainer. Being associated with such a group is bad PR. The second area is a little grey, but the Bendigo Bank knows its customers and its communities very well. That has been the basis for its growth and success, and it knows most of its clients and towns would not want to be associated with such a group. That last sentence is where the pointy end of this debate lies.
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I DON’T buy the whole “LNP is always right, Labor is always wrong” thing. Or the opposite. In my experience most politicians are involved for all the right reasons. They genuinely believe in what they are doing and are trying to make their country or their community a better place. Behind the public exchange of ideas and barbs many even find that others from the opposite side are actually decent people. This seems to make little difference to those who are more interested in waging war against “the enemy”. In the eyes of these people everything their side stands for and does is right and everything the other side does is wrong. What simplistic nonsense. The fact is that the major parties have more in com-
mon than their most rabid supporters care to admit. In government they all make mistakes and in opposition they all claim the government is making a mess of things. There is a natural political cycle and in time all governments fall.
Maybe they think that by saying it often enough people will start to believe it. Not likely. To be sure there are a lot of genuinely passionate people out there who are driven by their beliefs. But when it’s all one way, every time, peo-
It can get personal very quickly My eyes glaze over when I see certain names in the letters to the editor, in the editorial pages and in social media. You know who I’m talking about, wherever you live. They’re the former politicians who never rose above the adversarial challenge, the party members who see it as their mission to shoot the other side down and the wannabe politicians. Over and over and over again.
ple like me turn off. Particularly when those who fire the most bullets are often the most thin skinned and lacking in humour. It can get personal very quickly. I suspect this is one of the reasons for the level of public disenchantment with the major parties and the rise of independents and minor parties. People are developing a much more cynical view of
politics and politicians. I doubt our politicians genuinely care about this. If they did they’d lift their own game. Parliamentary standards of behaviour are poor and are poorly policed. Ministerial accountability is minimised. Labor needs to reform itself from the ground up, more truly engage with its members and focus on implementation of its agenda when next in government. The LNP should cease the culture wars and govern for all Australians. There’s my bit of gratuitous advice for the day. And both parties, including their most rabid supporters, should stop treating polities like a blood sport and start publicly acknowledging that “the other mob” might occasionally have a good idea or do something right. Dale Pearce is the principal of Bendigo Senior Secondary College.
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Time to lift my game A chance remark has Steve pondering his lack of dress sense
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ACINTA said I looked like the walking dead this week. It’s hardly guaranteed to make you feel any better, but to tell the truth I had not realised I was slouching. Jacinta is our classies head honcho and makes sure our lineage advertising section is full of interesting things, and I guess we have a playful banter at times, but the walking dead seemed a bit harsh. I think she realised it was a bit much, as she quickly explained she had been watching back-to-back TV and of course the series was The Walking Dead. I have seen a few episodes, and the characters don’t come across as anything too exotic, so I am really unsure how I should improve my approach. In the TV programme the zombies are a grubby bunch, leaking and limping and generally looking unwell. They all seem to meet another grisly end, so I hope that bit doesn’t come true. Until then, I may have to tidy up and
brush my hair once in a while. The thing is, some people manage to look tidy the whole time where I am the opposite. It would help if I could have snapped back with a witty comment to knock Jacinta’s socks off, but I was too stunned. I could plan a humorous slow-burn revenge, or a practical joke, only time will tell. All this has reminded me of my time in the tropics. That exotic description is quite accurate. From 1989 to 1993 I lived and worked in Cairns, North Queensland and as ever was employed by the local newspaper the Cairns Post. In my time there we had a few editors come and go, but one seemed not to like my sartorial approach. I was a sub-editor, newspapers used to have them, and felt shorts, sandals and Hawaiian shirts were perfect for my tropical lifestyle. The editor thought different.
“Lift your game Kendall,” he said with feeling one day. There again, I was stunned. I thought it could hardly matter. Even more embarrassing was he said it in the newsroom in front of everybody, and to add insult to injury there was a memo issued the following week tackling dress code in the workplace. Gone were the shorts, we were forced to wear long pants, jeans at a pinch, sandals were out but Hawaiian shirts were not on the banned list, though many thought they should have been. Usually Cairns was quite progressive, one mayor even suggested a ban on wearing ties in the CBD, but not in the newsroom. Long pants were a must. So it’s not as if it’s a first for me being pulled up in the office for the way I look, but it does not stop the pain. Jacinta the head honcho is of course perfect in every way... apart from being rather short. - twitter: @stevekendall1
Dear Dotty, Something very strange has appeared behind the gallery in the park, not far from the Easter Rabbit. It looks like Winnie the Pooh is going through a mid-life crisis and has just finished sticking the boot into Humpty Dumpty, however on reflection, like Oscar Pistorius, he deeply regrets his actions, I was hopeful it was a temporary installation but it is made of stone and very permanent. What do you think of it? Colin Dear Colin, You’ve missed the point, and I shall now explain the sculpture to you in the same simple language generally employed by artists, critics and curators (coughs and clears throat). The sculpture represents a highly conceptual confluence of narrative that relates to both myth and character; this confluence, in turn, challenges our notion of the here and now particularly in relation to environmental and narrative expectations. Keep in mind the artist invites the viewer to interpret his highly personal and esoteric beliefs in terms of the buried abstractions that lie within the progression of myth to fairytale to the art of children’s writing. That better, all clear now? Dear Dotty, My husband and I, after many months of searching, have finally found an incred-
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ibly cheap, huge heritage home in Bendigo. The only problem is that it is in Eaglehawk, what should we do? Heidi Dear Heidi, Goodness me, for a moment there I thought I had a message from the Queen. As you probably realise Eaglehawk is not really part of Bendigo – it’s, well – it’s Eaglehawk. They’re different out there and very proud of it. Apart from having more fish and chip shops per capita than any other town in Australia, Eaglehawk does have several other advantages: the Star Cinema at the Town Hall with its couches and bar is a very trendy indeed. And of course there is Lake Neangar and the Leisure Centre with its beaut, heated swimming pool. Also don’t forget there are many other heritage houses which will soon be snapped up. But best of all there is the Eaglehawk Football Club - the Two Blues. Have you not heard the words to their theme song? If you don’t want to ride, you can walk. Where to? Eaglehawk, Eaglehawk, Eaglehawk. Mark my words, one day the Borough will be as trendy as Northcote. Buy now before it’s too late. twitter: @DearDotty
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OR readers who love Jane Austen but have harboured a secret desire for a little more kissing and a tad more scandal, Australian author Anne Gracie’s The Winter Bride will provide all those unfulfilled needs. This delicious Regency-era romance is the second in The Chance Sisters series, but those new to Gracie’s novels will find it reads well as a stand-alone novel. With strong, intelligent female characters and men with just the right balance of rakish charm and boyish vulnerability, it is a joyous confection which typifies Gracie’s the general tone of her prose. This second book focuses on Damaris Chance who, having suffered cruelly at the hands of violent men, is adamant she will never marry. Family friend Freddy MonktonCoombes, though handsome, wealthy and a rake of the highest order, also hides a tragic past. Behind his cheeky exterior he is convinced marriage means shackling himself to an empty headed ninny. However, with his noble family exerting unbearable pressure on him to marry, he proposes a sham engage-
ment to Damaris to shield them both from unwanted suitors. Inevitably makebelieve turns to love, and he must now strive to seduce the one woman who seems impervious to his charms. As this is a romance, naturally the boy eventually gets the girl so the plot holds few surprises and definitely strains credulity at times. However, it is not the plot but the wit, the depth of character and the sexual tension that makes The Winter Bride such an addictive page-turner. The chemistry between the characters is palpable, without seeming forced or overblown, and Gracie stretches out the tension beautifully before getting to the tender and passionate love scenes. This is a heartwarming and lighthearted book that will keep readers nicely entertained over the Easter break. - Vanessa Hughes
NEW ANGLE: Tim Handfield. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
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OU may or you may not see him: a discreetly dressed man in his early 60s wandering about Bendigo and its outskirts, camera at the ready, his artist’s eyes on the alert. The current exhibitor at the Latrobe Visual Arts Centre, Tim Handfield, is hailed as the leading exponent of the new colour photography in the 1970s, and one of the first photographers in the 1990s to successfully exploit digital photography. His VAC exhibition, Plenty, consists of colour photography taken over a period of some five years where he recorded the interface between the encroaching buildings in the semi-rural Plenty Road corridor. To do this project, Handfield said he often wore tradesmen’s overalls in order
to blend into the background. While the exhibition is running in Bendigo, Handfield has been coming up to Bendigo to work with La Trobe University students and to also start on another project. “In much the same way as I did with the Plenty exhibition, I have been exploring the intersection between the developed parts of Bendigo and the natural world about it,” Handfield said. “I’ve been looking at the ironbark vegetation and the impact of the new Maiden Gully estates where this interface is becoming more obvious. The autumn light up here is beautiful, as well. It has a particular quality to it. “ As well as the bush which is being slowly eroded by bricks and
the detritus of builders, Handfield has also been looking at the heritage areas of Bendigo. “I’ve been looking at the amazing wide streets, the trees, the shadows. And I’ve been looking at the juxtaposition between the new and the old. Some of the photos I’m taking have the modern shop fronts, that are in the top part of View Street, in the foreground and the Capital Theatre in the background.” “Photography is connected to time,” Handfield said.”The subject changes over time as does our perception of it.” For further insight into Handfield’s work, a look at his Plenty exhibition at the VAC gallery (until April 20) will prove more than enlightening. – Dianne Dempsey
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he Australia Book Review recently announced the winner of its 2014 Calibre Prize for an Outstanding Essay. Christine Piper received $5000 for her essay Unearthing the Past. The judges – Morag Fraser and ABR Editor Peter Rose – chose Piper’s essay from a large field, congratulating all of them, especially the winner and shortlisted essayists. Mr Rose said: “Christine Piper’s inspired essay complements Calibre’s long record of highlighting essays of real quality and moment. Readers will not easily forget this bracing and important essay.” Piper writes about biological weapons and experiments on living human beings in pre-war and wartime Japan. The remains of just some of the victims (the overall death toll is estimated at 250,000 to 300,000) were discovered in Tokyo 25 years ago.
They have never been identified. The story takes Dr Piper to Japan, where she interviews key lawyers and activists who are seeking answers. We also meet the unspeakable Shiro Ishii, dubbed the Josef Mengele of Japan. Ishii, who masterminded Japan’s biological warfare program, escaped prosecution through an immunity deal with the United States. He died at home in 1959. On learning that she had won the Calibre Prize, Piper said: “I am honoured to be chosen as the winner, and delighted that my essay will have a wide audience. “I’d like to dedicate the award to the activists who have spent years campaigning and raising awareness about this dark chapter of Japan’s past.”
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T’S the time of year when a woman’s thoughts turn to… the spicy fruity goodness of hot cross buns. Since New Year’s Day those six packs have sat in the supermarkets willing me to take them home, heated them up and smother them in butter. I have stood firm this year and didn’t crack my first bun until two weeks into lent. Since then, they have been about a daily occurrence. I blame two babies born in March. In years past suffering from sleep deprivation, my brain was hard wired into needing a daily fix of sultanas and dough throughout much of
March and at least all of April. The hard wiring may have occurred many years ago. My early childhood included a father delivering bread for Raggets. The smell of a commercial bakery at 4 am as you help bag up the fresh bread and rolls has seriously given me a bread addiction for life. Whatever the cause, it’s an addiction I have to manage. As Remus pointed out, perhaps I could give up hot cross buns for lent. But really, could you really be expected to give up something that you can’t get at any other time of year; or these days I should say for much of the rest
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ENDIGO Community Farmers Market and Healthy Together Bendigo have got together to create some fun for children on market days. The Healthy Together Bendigo Kids Club will inspire a passion for fresh food, teaching children about where food comes from via games and activities – building on skills children may be learning as part of school kitchen or garden programs. All children up to the age of 12 are welcome to join the club, get a free badge, and join in some fun, food-related activities.
These may include cooking or processing food, planting seeds, food art and games or interactive activities with local producers at the market. The Kids Club will be held every month at 11am and this month representatives from the Peppergreen Farm will be under the chestnut tree teaching children how to pot up seedlings into folded newspaper pots. Greater Bendigo council Active and Healthy Communities manager Patrick Jess said children are the future of Australia’s food system so it is important to teach them about food, nutrition and agriculture. “The Healthy Together Bendigo Kids Club is a great initiative to increase children’s under-
of the year? Instead I can chew on my hot cross bun while I stick to not touching social media between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday. So where are the best hot cross buns in Bendigo this year? My hot cross bun problem means I am not too food snobbish about where I source my gear – supermarkets and commercial bakery chains have seen my patronage. The local winner in my book has to be The Good Loaf. Whether it is their half or full sourdough version, both are heavy and full of fruit and flavour. They are now taking orders for their standing of fruits and vegetables and healthy eating,” Mr Jess said. It has been identified that Australian children lack basic understanding of how food is produced and processed. In a survey of 1000 students, more than a quarter of year 6 students and more than 10 per cent of Year 10 students identified yoghurt as a plant product. The Healthy Together Bendigo Kids Club is a collaboration between the Bendigo Community Farmers Market and Healthy Together Bendigo. Healthy Together Bendigo is a partnership between Greater Bendigo council and Bendigo Community Health Services. This month’s market and the first Kids Club activities are
buns – if you are a traditionalist who must have them on Good Friday, it is well worth ordering so you are not disappointed on Holy Thursday. They are so good it is worth putting another order in for Easter Saturday when they will be open again. If you are not a sourdough fan, I’ve long been a big fan of the hot cross buns from Richardson’s bakery in White Hills – not too heavy, not too light. I understand their orders are filling fast as well. I’m sure there are other great hot cross buns around – and luckily a bit more time to test them out.
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NE of the important meeting places in the colonial Victorian community was the hotel or public house, hence the abbreviation, pub. Hotels were used for many purposes apart from serving liquors, they were a place of entertainment, as the larger ones especially, had a theatre attached. Hotels were a primary source of accommodation on a part or full time basis. The hotel was a meeting place where candidates for various types of elections would hold their meetings. In the event of an accidental death somewhere nearby, the body was invariably brought to the hotel where an inquest would be held. There was a Chinese camp not far from the upper end of the junction of Ironbark Gully Creek and Long Gully, in the vicinity of the Prince of Wales Showgrounds. The nearest hotel at the time was on the corner of Holdsworth and Holmes roads. As it happened there was the death of a Chinese digger, through the earth sides of an excavation falling on him, this occurred close to the Long Gully Chinese Camp, as just described. Quin Nam was the victim, he had been working with his mate Wye Bing who had been in charge of haulage. Wye Bing had been drawing up wash dirt from their alluvial hole. He had noticed some slight earth movement in the side of the hole and called out to Quin Nam,
simultaneously throwing him down a rope. As Quin Nam attempted to take hold of the rope he was totally enveloped with earth. Immediately Wye Bing ran to get assistance but after almost an hour of frantic digging, they came upon the lifeless body of Quin Nam. His remains were taken to the Long Gully Joss House where on the following day, September 22, 1856, the Coroner Dr Roche held an inquest. The verdict was that Quin Nam’s death was accidental as he was asphyxiated. It was a rare occurrence for the inquest to be held in a Joss House as opposed to a hotel. Some months before the above incident, there appeared a description of the Long Gully Joss House or temple. The writer explained the building was very neat, but slightly gloomy, yet there was an atmosphere of sanctity in the temple. The main altar was immediately beyond the high threshold at the front door. There were a number of panels with Chinese characters written on them, with such truisms as “unity is strength, divided we will come under subjugation”; “we must stick together for our own protection”; and “it is good to meet regularly”. Something for the worshippers to venerate was a painting on canvas representing Guan Gong, whose many wonderful deeds have been elucidated some weeks ago. Not long after my own family ar-
heritage matters Light shed on lamp puzzle POPULAR: Another example of a Diana Lamp.
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WOODEN HORSE: A powerful symbol of freedom in China.
rived in Bendigo, I was regaled with a story about a wooden horse in a Chinese Joss House. The horse had been a powerful symbol of freedom in China since time immemorial. I was told how one of the horse’s fore legs was raised, this particular gold coloured horse was in the Guan Gong Joss House that was demolished in 1935. An informer told how he had seen the statue of the venerated wooden horse and that close to the time the brick building was to be demolished, the horse had disappeared. My informer had made enquir-
ies and one of the men working for sustenance (suso) had taken it home to turn it into a rocking horse for his children. David Mulqueen was kind enough to lend the accompanying historic photograph of a carved wooden horse and a bridal chair which had not long been unpacked when these items had arrived from southern China. The wooden panels with the calligraphy, shown in the background, are for a commercial enterprise. There could well be a connection between the story that I had been told in my youth and this photograph.
COUPLE of weeks ago Heritage Matters featured a lamp found at a local garage sale that was thought to be a ‘knockoff ’ made at the Ordnance Works here in Bendigo after the war. But according to a local antiques dealer, the lamp is an example of a Diana lamp, from the Art Deco period in the 1920s to 1940s. They were made by many different manufacturers to a similar pattern. Norman Barkell called in to say he had one that was made before the war by a local. Fran let us know that she has one which belonged to her mother-in-law. Herb from Golden Square remembers having one which was given to them as a wedding present. According to Herb, he doubts it was an Ordnance factory job – it was too good. It seems the figure represents Diana, ancient goddess of hunting and fertility, who was a popular subject in Art Deco objects. The central figure was reproduced by manufacturers and amateurs with the means, and attached to a whole range of bases and lamps. Heritage Matters wonders if readers have ever found intriguing objects at their local garage sale? – Peter Thompson
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Mud, blood and beer
HE Bad Shepherds are back. Adrian Edmondson’s folk-punk outfit returns to Australia to celebrate the release of their third album, Mud Blood and Beer. After the 2013 tour, Adrian (Vyv from the Young Ones/Bottom/Bad News), along with old comrade Troy Donockley and new recruit Terl Bryant, hits the road nationally for 12 dates this month including The Bridge Hotel Castlemaine on Saturday, April 19. Edmondson said the band started about six years ago as a bit of an accident. “We’d been drinking, and found ourselves in a London street where all the musical instrument shops are,” he said. “I came out with a mandolin. I am not a novice with stringed instruments, so worked out how to get it to sound right. “I was picking out sounds, mostly from Clash songs.” Edmondson said although he is known for a comic past, he takes it seriously. “We’re not messing about,” he said. Audience participation is a big part of the show, which appeals to Edmondson. “We play jigs and reels, so everyone will move to those,” he said. “I like it when we play a festival, and people will wander in for a quick look and end up staying. “I can just see them being reeled in, and I think ‘gotcha’. “For us, it’s all about catching the
what’s on... in association with KLFM radio 96.5FM Saturday, April 5 FunLoong’s 1st birthday celebrations: 11am, Hargreaves Mall. Stage entertainment, jumping castle, facepainting, balloon-twisting, plaster moulds to paint, party bags, party hats, and other fun activities, a birthday cake, and of course Fun Loong! 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. Sunday, April 6 Garage and Book Sale: Seventh-Day Church, 396 High Street, Golden Square. Tuesday, April 8 Parkinson’s Support Group: 1pm to 3pm at the Bendigo Umpire’s Association Meeting Rooms, Napier Street, Bendigo. The group offers members a chance to meet and talk with others who share similar experiences, situations and challenges.
MUSICAL MANDOLIN: The bad Shepherds with Adrian Edmondson at left..
audience and keeping them.” Mud, Blood and Beer is another album of classic punk and alternative songs lovingly re-imagined by the band in their distinctive folk style. Featuring re-workings of classics such as Madness’ Our House, The Jam’s Going Underground and a rendition of No More Heroes by The Stranglers, this is by far the most
accomplished and diverse Bad Shepherds album to date. This is also the first album to feature original Bad Shepherds material. The lyrics to title track, Mud Blood and Beer were penned by Edmonson as a homage to all the festivals the band have performed at. ”We’re not a covers band, we
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deconstruct a song that means something to one of us, and play it our way. We don’t write it down or listen to the song. We play it.” Adrian Edmonson And The Bad Shepherds play The Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine on Saturday, April 19. Pre-sale tickets available now via Oztix. Entry is $45 plus booking fee. Doors 8.30pm. – Steve Kendall
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EXHIBITIONS Tim Handfield: Plenty: to April 27, La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre Contemplations: To July 27. An exquisite exhibition of prints, handmade art books and ceramics by three of Bendigo and region’s artists: Dean Smith, Jenny Carrington and Barbara Semler. Bendigo Visitor Centre, Pall Mall, Bendigo. Entry by donation. Release the Beasts: A solo exhibition of artist Romy Sai Zunde, 2013’s Small Works Art Prize winner. Opening April 12 from 2pm. To 26 April. View Point Handmade Gallery, 13 View Point, Bendigo. Mural Opening Chancery Lane: Opening of a large scale public art mural in Chancery Lane, 2pm start.
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NLIKE many bands, there are three distinct ages that define the evolution of rock band Dragon. You can see these at the Capital Bendigo on May 10. The eras represent the rites of passage that have made the band and its music what it is today. The three key eras in Dragon’s four-decade history have been dubbed the Young Years (1973 – 1979), the Glory Years (1982 – 1998) and the Phoenix Years (from 2006 on). The current line-up of the band features Todd Hunter, Mark Williams, Pete Drummond and Bruce Reid. Founder and bass player Todd Hunter said the band will revisit some obscure older songs that they have affection for and play the hits from each of the eras. “We’ll also have a mystery song slot where we will play a different song every night,” he said. “We’ll take requests for the slot on our Facebook page. The hits speak for themselves. Our task with those is to play them and let the crowd sing along.” In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Dragon dominated the Australian music scene. Their live shows were unsurpassed and their notorious rock’n’roll lifestyle was well
THREE ERAS: Dragon.
documented. In 1977, Dragon won Best New Group and in 1978 won the Outstanding Local Achievement award for the then Australian music awards, TV Week King of Pop Awards. During the first era – the Young Years – the band formed in the prehistoric wilds of New Zealand, with Todd Hunter there on bass right from the start. Todd’s brother Marc joined later in 1973 and the band continued touring extensively. In May 1975, they packed their bags and headed for Australia. As frontman Marc Hunter made a name for himself as one of Australia’s most enigmatic lead singers and Dragon carved themselves into the Oz music history books. The band called it quits in 1979. Three years later the band reformed to pay off a mountain of debt from the excesses of the 1970s.
They smashed their way back onto the airwaves with Rain and the second era – the Glory Years – was born. “The band in the 80s made a huge sound,” Todd said. The band continued to play intermittently throughout the 1990s until the sad passing of Marc Hunter in 1998, calling an end to the Glory Years. There was no sound from Dragon for the next eight years. It was 2006 when Todd felt the urge to play again and contacted fellow Kiwi Mark Williams to see if he wanted to ‘be in a band’. Bruce Reid and Pete Drummond joined to fit the puzzle together and Dragon was reborn, the Phoenix Years had begun. The band celebrated their 500th show of the Phoenix Years in July 2013 and have no plans to stop.
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Persistence the key for fly fishers in local waters FLY FISHING
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photographed with a current token, supplied on registration. Unfortunately bait anglers are ineligible,and will have to upgrade to a casting rod and artificial lures for the day to enter. To find out more visit www.cvlcss.com The Bendigo Legion Angling Club fished Western Port last month with various levels of success for the six boats that
Meanwhile closer to home bait anglers have been enjoying success at Lake Eppalock endured the windy conditions. Dion Hayes and Josh Williams returned home with a mixed creel any angler would be proud of with; gummy shark, elephant fish, snapper, whiting, flathead and a solitary pike. Meanwhile closer to home bait anglers have been enjoying success at Lake Eppalock, especially with small yabbies fished in the timber at around the six to nine metre mark
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EPORTS of trout being caught have been few and far between. I phoned Rob MacLaurin recently and he told me that a 15-yearold son of Chris Tacke has been having success at Barkers Creek Reservoir. His best fish so far is a 53cm brown trout but he has also caught a few small rainbow trout. Apparently he has just taken up fly fishing and is a very keen fisherman. With results like this it is little wonder that he’s keen. A good friend of mine, John Goulden, once said that he thought the best way to fish Barkers Creek Reservoir, is to fish it often. Persistence might well be the key to catching trout at Barkers Creek Reservoir. Sooner or later you will find the best times to be on the water. With a bit of luck success will follow. Rob Maclaurin and Chris Tacke have been fishing the Goulburn River with the most successful time being in the evenings when there has been a good hatch of caddis. Both Rob and Chris have caught mainly rainbows to about 750 grams. They also fished at Bullarto Reservoir and caught some small browns of about 500g. Rob has heard of some large trout being seen at Tullaroop Reservoir and reminded me that the best time to fish Tullaroop is coming in the next few months. I must say that it was good to hear of some trout being caught. Persistence might be the key to catching a trout in all local reservoirs, with maybe an evening trip to the Goulburn. Rob’s advice, that:“The best time to fish for trout in our local reservoirs is coming up soon,” especially, with the change in the weather, and some cooler weather forecast. I know many who agree with Rob. While others say that: “Mothers’ Day is often a good time to be out fishing” – with your mother’s permission of course.
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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
FRIENDSHIP
PERSONALS
BIRTHISEL- (Dorothy) Joan Best wishes for a very happy 80th birthday. Love from Glenis, Willie and all the family.
SINGLES Tuesday Night Dinner Group. 6.30pm. Ph 5441 4813.
CHEEKY CHAT
Birthday open house afternoon tea, 2pm-5pm Saturday April 12th. Please call 0434166814
MASSAGE CHINESE MASSAGE
WEIGHT CONTROL
Full body relaxation. 10am - 8pm. Golden Square. Phone 0433 308 382
LOSE WEIGHT
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
Hot Gals Live 24hrs $3.96/min pay/mobextra 1902 215 347 or C/Cards 03 9600-0123
Lose up to 10 Kilos in just 1 Month Ph 0438 052 294
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ROCKN'ROLL and Swing Lessons at St Andrew's Hall, Myers St, Bendigo. Every Monday night at 7.30pm. Details call Frank 0417 461 309
White Witch
BLUMES WINTER FASHIONS
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SIMPLY RELAXED Stiff & sore back Experienced masseur Phone 0421 029 009
MASSAGE
Long’s Chinese Massage
ATTENTION Bendigo Weekly Classifieds will be closed Friday April 18, 2014 and will re-open Tuesday April 22, 2014. The deadlines for our Easter edition are: Classifieds and free for sale ads: 3pm Wednesday April 16, 2014 Real Estate Classifieds: 11am Wednesday April 16, 2014
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Supporting Heartbeat Victoria Bendigo Branch Tues 15 April 2pm $5.00 entry. Raffle & arvo tea. Eaglehawk Citizens Band Hall, Peg Leg Rd, E/hawk BOTOX through the Anti Aging Clinic now available in Bendigo. Phone Michelle 0435 748 673
PUBLIC NOTICES
LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE • Post Surgical/Cosmetic • Lymphoedema & CDT • Swollen Limbs & Muscles
Specialising in HEADACHE, WRY NECK, FROZEN SHOULDER, SORE BACK. We can look after your needs.
Ring Steven 0433 187 296
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1 hour Swedish Massage $20 Book & pay for a 1 hour Aromatherapy Swedish Massage & get your 2nd for $20... that‛s a saving of 66%...WOW!
You’re Invited... to spend an evening with best friends and loved ones whilst eating great food and dancing to fabulous music with our DJ.
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Call Maxine 0418 369-685
When: Day or night of your choice Where: Bendigo Pottery Function Centre What to Bring: 50 - 250 of your friends & family
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Goldfields Catering
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Competition & Non-Competition, Tap, Jazz, Cecchetti Classical Ballet, Singing, Pointe, Contemporary, Exam classes, Stretch classes & Fitness classes for all ages & abilities. Gaol Road & Don Street, Bendigo thomasschoolofdance@hotmail.com Ph. 54 431133 Find us on Facebook
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
14/04/2014
Mount Alexander Shire Council
14/04/2014
Macedon Ranges Shire Council
14/04/2014
Volunteer @ Compeer “I never realised that volunteering would be so easy, and make me feel so good about myself.” Become a Compeer volunteer and from just 1 hour a week, help someone with a mental illness bridge the friendship gap, build social skills and boost their self-esteem
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.
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INVITING CATHOLICS HOME If you were raised a Catholic & would like to feel at home in the Church again, we welcome you to participate in a "Catholics Returning Home" program with other people in a similar situation as yourself. In a friendly atmosphere, the six weeks of this program will focus on various aspects of the Church today & will commence in Bendigo after Easter. Enquire now. Maureen & Brian 5446 8821 or Elaine 5447 8565
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Linking people, places and events Bendigo Newcomers hosts regular social activities as a way to meet new people & discover what the Bendigo Region has on offer.
Bendigo Newcomers: Ph 0498 000 767 E: bendigonewcomers@hotmail.com www.bendigonewcomers.com
To advertise in this section please call 1300 558 385
MODELS
Required for a free botox. Phone Michelle 0435 748 673
QUIT CIGARETTES
In 60 minutes with a life time guarantee. Also weight loss & gastric band hypnosis. Bendigo every Wednesday. Ph 0400 573 369.
FROM THE BIBLE
ISAIAH 55:6,7 Seek the LORD while he may be found, call on Him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the evil man his thoughts, let him return to the LORD and He will have mercy on him.
EMPLOYMENT
STRATH HILL HAIR AND BEAUTY
Full Time 3rd Year or Qualified Hairdresser required for immediate start Please bring resume in person, to Strath Hill Hair and Beauty Shop 4 Strath Hill Shopping Centre
PHONE 5443 2999
TERMINATION Greater Bendigo City Council
DANCELAND
Saturday 12th April 8pm-12pm Music by Carmel & Trevor Phelan. Admission $10. Great Supper. Proceeds to The Ride to Conquer Cancer. Venue: Uniting Church Hall, Forest St. Bendigo Contact: Colin 54479783 No Dance Easter Sat 19th April
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Municipality
PUBLIC NOTICES
Enjoy a night of dancing each Saturday night at the Uniting Church Hall. Forest St, Bendigo. 8pm - 11.30pm. Entry $8. Great music and supper. Ph. Colin 5447 9783
5446 1444
A qualified, experienced and caring masseur, located in Strathfieldsaye.
PUBLIC NOTICES
Call Sandra on 5443 0240 http://www.vinnies.org.au/compeer-vic
Our eight week program is designed to assist you through the experience of Separation and Divorce. It aims to find new ways for you to work through your situation and move on, in a supportive environment. When: Tuesday 22nd April - 10th June 2014 (For eight weeks) Time: Tuesday Evenings 7:00pm - 9:00pm Where: Centacare Function Room 176 McCrae Street, Bendigo Cost: $20 for entire program Contact Ky 5438 1300 for enquiries, or to register.
SONOGRAPHER High St Xray Bendigo ARE YOU CARING FOR A PERSON WITH DEMENTIA OR SOMEONE WHO IS AGED AND FRAIL OR HAS A TERMINAL ILLNESS? WOULD YOU LIKE REGULAR BREAKS? Golden City Support Services is funded by the National Respite for Carers Program to provide breaks for carers of older people who are frail or with dementia. Carers of people with terminal illness are also eligible for this service. Carers will be able to take breaks, secure in the knowledge that the person they care for is well supported by Golden City Support Services’ skilled and experienced staff. If you are interested, please call Tanya for more information or to discuss your needs on tel: 5434 2777 Funded by the Department of Social Services
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
PUBLIC NOTICES
EMPLOYMENT
PERSONAL TRAINERS Wanted
Dr. Shahid Ghafoor has commenced medical practice at Healthworks, Kennington. The clinic is located at 47 Edwards Rd, Kennington and appointments can be made by ringing 5442 2366 during business hours. All consultations are bulk-billed.
Healthworks Healthcare 47 Edwards Rd, Kennington
Ph 5442 2366
Fit Republic Bendigo. Seeking experienced personal trainers. Must be motivated, obtain own ABN. Contact:
matt@fit-republic.com.au
EMPLOYMENT WANTED DRIVER SEEKS WORK
HR + Forklift Lic's, 20yrs exp tippers, intrastate, bulk delivery. Please ph Andrew 0429 168 497
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OR more than 40 years, Hi-Light Bendigo has been manufacturing and selling security doors and screens to keep you family and business safe. Hi-Light manufacture all their custom made security products right here in Breen Street, Bendigo and are proud to employ more than 30 people. They are the experts in all made-to-measure security doors and screens and are the only Crimsafe manufacturers in Central Victoria. Crimsafe is the only security screen product in Australia where the mesh is screwed into the frame and clamped down with the patented Screw-Clamp. Most other security screen mesh systems sold in Australia are held in place with a wedge forced in under pressure, or simply glued in. Hi-Lights wide range of security door types include the; Classic steel grille, Colonial cast or Heritage period style doors
complimenting the look of your home and these can also be incorporated into the Crimsafe Security Door range. Hi-Light also manufacture and supply roller shutters which are an effective and affordable way to give your home the lifestyle and comfort you want and the privacy and security you need. Great as an insulator against the heat and cold and reduces noise entering your home. Hi-Light offer a free measure and quoting service with qualified sales consultants who are able to provide quality solutions for your individual requirements. Call into Hi-Light’s Showroom at 109 Breen Street Bendigo, open Monday-Friday and Saturday mornings or phone 54424222 to arrange a sales consultant to visit you. For more details and product information visit www.hilightdirect.com.au.
CHOICES: Hi-Light’s range of screen doors. Photo: GARRY PATERSON
Expert key cutting and advice T
HE key, part of any safe and secure environment is paramount to our wellbeing with the humble key being one of Mister Minit’s many specialities, with their expert key cutting service. Your keys protect everything that’s important to you so don’t trust your possession’s security to just anyone. Don’t risk inferior duplicate keys, insist on a Mister Minit key to ensure easy access to your house, office, shop or padlock first time every time. Hugh Hourigan is Bendigo’s own Mister Minit and has been running his own franchise for 12 months providing a range of services including key-cuttting for home, office or car, in fact anything that has a lock seven days a week. Hugh and his helpful staff have a range of fun and coloured keys to help you identify which key is for which
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lock quickly and easily. Mister Minit’s Ultralite keys are made from a special alloy which is stronger than a normal key, yet only a fraction of the weight. “Being centrally located here in the market place, makes it easier than ever, to organise a spare key for your house or car,” Hugh said. “Customers can drop their key in when they arrive, and pick it up when their shopping is done.’’ Mister Minit also stock a range of car keys and remote replacements for both cars and remote controlled doors, as well as offering shoe repairs, hand and computer engraving, and watch battery replacement and repairs. Mister Minit, located at the Bendigo Market Place, adjacent to Woolworths near the Mitchell Street entrance, phone 5442 7411.
Shop 19B Strath Village Shopping Centre 134 Condon St
Ph: 5444 0111 “Specialists in Specialised Batteries”
Batteries, Copy/Print, Laminating & Binding, Engraving, Mobile Phone Accessories, Scooters, Skate Boards, Bike Tubes & Accessories, Shavers & Parts, Shaeffer Pens, Watch & Jewellery Repairs, City-Link Passes, Fishing Licences, Phone Credit
Keys Cut Standard & Fashion Keys and Accessories
Car & Garage Remotes Sales, Batteries & Repairs
Padlocks
Windridge design, manufacture and install quality powder coated steel security doors Windridge also supply quality steel fencing systems.
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Tucks Windows BENDIGO Bendigo’s Amplimesh Dealer Amplimesh® security doors and window screens are clearly Australia’s first choice in keeping homes safe and secure.”
5446 8855
42 Sandhurst Rd, Eaglehawk Fax 5446 8432 tuckswindows@impulse.net.au www.tuckswindows.com.au
Compact Medium Fire Resistant Safes Fire resistant safes perfect for your home and office.
TVAC15000 ABUS 3.5’ TFT MONITOR with IR WIRELESS O/ DOOR CAMERA 2.4GHz
Now at 2 locations lk, Bendigo Shop 13, Killians Wa St, Bendigo Shop 2, 133 Mollison PH: 5443 7227 FAX: 5441 7099 .net.au E: benlock@netcon
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Business Brokers 03 5333 4914 www.madins.com.au
STRATH LOTTERIES FOR SALE - and moving What an opportunity - relocating to Kennington Village (Woolworths Centre) with brand new modern shop fit - Tattslotto, Cards & Cigarette Express Business - Delightfully set up and easy to run. If you are in the market for a Tatts Business showing solid growth, Call TREVOR MADIN: 0401 538 186
HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
A HOME BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Earn $500 - $6,000 plus per month Part/Full Time. Full training and ongoing support provided. www.workhome4you.com
TUTORING
3 nights for only $250 (off peak)
TRAVEL
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
all types of brick and block work, chimneys and fireplaces. Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917.
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BRICKLAYERS
$35 per hr/ $30 pen Rubbish Removal $70 per load/$65 pen (incl tip fee $31) for 7x4 square box trailer.
NO tyres or rock/clean fill. Mattresses $10 extra. Cash only
Ph Mick 5448 5402 or 0407 448 249
MOWING
Gutters, windows cleaned, hard rubbish. Call Ben for a free quote 0418 837 462
Ultimate Pet Care ..for all Creatures, Great & Small
PET SITTING Mail Collection Bin collection Dog Walking Overnight Stays Security Checked
2014 DAY TRIPS TRAM BOAT TRIP Tues 29th April..................................................$85 BRIGHT GALA DAY Sat 3rd May.....................................................$60 BRYAMINE HOMESTEAD - High Tea Fri 23rd May....................................................$75 MYSTERY XMAS IN JUNE Wed 25th June.................................................$80
TASMANIA - Autumn Time Tour 12 Days 22nd April............................Ad $3250 t/s ......................................................Pens $3200 t/s BATEMAN’S BAY 6 Days 27th April ...................................$1150 t/s ADELAIDE - VICTOR HARBOUR - Kangaroo Island 6 Days 11th May .......................$1595 t/s WARNAMBOOL -PORTLAND Great Ocean Road 4 Days 13th May ............................$750 t/s MILDURA - Wentworth 4 Days 20th May ......................................$495 t/s BROKEN HILL - The Accessible Outback 5 Days 2nd June .......................................$950 t/s PORT STEPHENS - Port Macquarie 9 Days 15th June ....................................$1950 t/s MERIMBULA - Sapphire Coast 6 Days 6th July .........................................$990 t/s LIGHTNING RIDGE - Outback NSW 7 Days 19th July......................................$1595 t/s CENTRAL AUSTRALIA - Ghan 13 Days 12 August.............................Ad $4295 t/s ..................Senior $4025 t/s.....Gov Pens $3950 t/s HERVEY BAY - GOLD COAST - Fraser Island 12 Days 14th August................................$2695t/s GOLD COAST - Outback Spectacular 10 Days 1st Sept......................................$1650 t/s KANGAROO ISLAND - Victor Harbour 7 Days 11th Sept.....................................$1875 t/s CANBERRA FLORIADE 5 Days 24th September..............................$975 t/s MILDURA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 5 Days 26th Sept.......................................$899 t/s EYRE PENINSULA - The forgotten Corner 7 days 7th October..................................$1695 t/s SYDNEY - Blue Mountains 7 Days 12th October................................$1450 t/s MURRAY RIVER RUN 7 Days 23rd October................................$2250 t/s HUNTER VALLEY - Christmas Lights HVG 7 Days 14th November.............................$1725 t/s
NEGATIVES, SLIDES AND PHOTOS SCANNED & COPIED TO CD/DVD Restored & Saved, ready to print. Unlimited Qty. Bulk qty from 50c ea Facebook: "Scan2Disk" Phone 0420 278 951
• Holes Patched • Renovations Skilled Handyman Services Include • Fencing
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ANTENNAS
RING FOR A BROCHURE
•Stump Removal •Mowing •Odd Jobs Reasonable Rates Phone Paul
0418 355 898
BATHROOMS & KITCHENS
KITCHEN, BATHROOMS
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
141 High Street, Kangaroo Flat www.southerncrossblinds.com
HANDYMAN SERVICE
0427 096 404
TRADIES
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• Drainage • Footings • House Sites • Dam Cleaning • Clean Ups • Driveways • Soil & Rubbish Removal matthewsefton33@gmail.com • Sites Cleared & Levelled • Trenching & Drainage • Pools & Postholes • Weed Spraying • Boom & Handgun • Gorse & Blackberry • Vegetation Removal
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Lawns, odd jobs, Tip runs. Walk behind slashing. If I can do it, I will. Phone Ash
Digger Service
& PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
PHONE/FAX 5447 9011
0409 951 510
• Domestic
Call Matt 0418 392 559
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All types of work. Free quotes Wiegard Electrical. Ph 0419 367 071.
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CHEAP RATES - 7 DAYS PC REPAIRS OR TRAINING WINDOWS 8 READY
ELECTRICIAN
BIN HIRE
BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING
Ph: Glenn or Donna
COMPUTER PROBLEMS?
CONCRETER
TILING
waterproofing, caulking, specialised in complete bathroom renovations. Call Conrad for a free quote on 0423 421 931 www.versatile-pro.com.au
• Painting
Cleaning, Steam clean or Dry clean $50 first room, $10 per room after that Ph 0439 374 389 Receipt & ABN supplied
Driveways, paths, shed floors, spray on patterns, free quotes, no job too small. Ph 0408 204 114
TILER
TRADIES PJ TAYLOR
•Office & Home Cleaning •All Non-Toxic Products •Safe for around Children Call Maree 0438 052 294
Ph. 0428 381 925
Wall & floor tiling, splashbacks, complete bathroom, kitchen & laundry renovations, plaster repairs & painting. Ph 0467 044 943
PLASTERER
Interior & Exterior. Very reasonable rates. For a free quote phone Rod 0414 470 573
1300 558 385
Driveways Paths etc Free Quotes
POST HOLES
Suzanne Wakeling
CLEANER
CONCRETER
SPLIT SYSTEMS
Heating & Cooling. Supply and installation. Electrical and plumbing. Free quotes. Ph 0419 367 071.
Millers Holes Mobile 0418 510 217.
PAINTING SERVICE
Ph 0402 775 329
Easter Special Paths, driveways, cross overs, sheds, small & big jobs, Reasonable rates. Free quotes. Ph. 0422 424 348.
PLASTER
All types of plastering. • Home Maintenance • Tiling • Painting • Carpentry. Free quotes. Ph. Brian 0407 679 618
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PAINTING & DECORATING Interiors, exteriors, free quotes, no job too small, 40 yrs exp. Ph. 0407 412 977 Colin Wright
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Spraying (Roundup)
CAR REMOVALS.
Office hours for Tour Bookings & Enquiries 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday
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For 2 adults in one of our spacious Luxury Villas.
TRAVEL PRE PREP PROGRAM for SCHOOL READINESS Structured Literacy and Numeracy Program for 4 year old kinder children. Contact: Elizabeth Stewart (B.Sc., B.Teach) 0402 554 808 www.classroomconnect .com.au
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.
3m x 2.5m @ $25/wk 6m x 2.5m @$45.00/wk 24 HOUR ACCESS PH 0409 804 032
03 5743 1074
Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping
ARNOLD'S
Digger & Trenching Service •Post Holes •Trenching •Ripping •Rotary Hoeing •Levelling •4 in 1 Bucket Phone: 0419 471 541
ABN: 62 094 744 216
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Services Offered
BOBCAT AND TIPPER SERVICES • 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
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Services Offered BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING
BRICKLAYERS
SJK EXCAVATIONS
GAHAN BRICKLAYING
Phone Stuart 0407 514 797 sjkexcavations@yahoo.com.au •
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
James Sherlock Ph: 0407 472 775
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
Renovations inc bathrooms Pergolas Carports Deckings
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BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING
Matt Sefton 0418 392 559
• 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 cjchandler65@bigpond.com
Call Clint 0427 349 549
BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING • 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
Bobcat & Tipper Hire
LEON BEATTY 0415 503 875 BUILDERS
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Specialising in alterations & additions Commercial C i l Domestic New Houses Insurance Labour Hire Fences Free Quotes
CARPENTRY
Renovations Kitchen upgrades Extensions Bathroom upgrades New Homes Walk-in-bathrooms Insurance Work Carpentry works
COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DOMESTIC COMMERC
• Repairs • Upgrades • Virus removal • Networking & WiFi • Screen replacementt • Web design • Same day support
Darren Liersch: 0409 077 600
darelly@netspace.net.au/www.darellyelectrical.com
FENCING / GATES Repairs completed within 24 hours
Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336
CONCRETING
Call Ron 0438 569 385
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0409 173 754 Peter
Driveways, Footpaths, Patios, Sheds Colours, Paving, Retaining Walls Liability Insured - Council Approved
PROTECTING YOUR HOME AND FAMILY Residential and Rental Property Smoke Alarm Servicing & Installation $15 Site / Compliance Fee $11 per Smoke Alarm (includes batteries)
Decks Pergolas
www.firealarmessentials.com.au
Stairs Registered DB-U38390
Ph: 0458 342 221
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TRADIES
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1300 558 385 FURNITURE REMOVALISTS
Phone Ross 0418 364 125
1300 558 385
CARPET / RUGS
Left over Carpet? Make useful Mats! Local Overlocking Service
200 - 600mm diameter
• C Chainlink ha nlink k • Cu Custom st m Ga Gates G a es at • Rural • Handrails • Retainer Walls
FIRE & SMOKE ALARMS
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Builder
OZ PRO FENCING
• Systems built • Repairs and upgrades • Network and internet connections • Virus and Spyware removal
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ELECTRICIANS
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Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer
Mains, Switchboards, Lighting, Renovations, New Installations, Shopfitting, Maintenance, Powerpoints PROMPT & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FREE QUOTES No job too big or too small
Cave’s Concreting
BUILDERS
COM PET RATE ITIVE S
Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal
DBL 1130
www.distinctivecarpentry.com.au
SERVICING BENDIGO & DISTRICT SE REC 14361
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BUILDERS
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ELECTRICIANS
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CLEANING SERVICES
Electrical Installations
Over 40 Years Service
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Phone: 0417 329 802 ELECTRICIANS
Serving Bendigo for 20 Years
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GREG SMITH ELECTRICIAN
Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman
Quality Cleaning Services
From 1 item to a full removal around the corner or across the country
0418 507 709 A/H 5448 3333 REC 7821
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TRADIES
Sanding & Polishing of all Timber & Cork Floors, New and Old
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Services Offered GARDEN SERVICES
LANDSCAPING
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
FREE QUOTES, 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678
GARDEN SERVICES
Pete’s
Mowing and Maintenance
PAINTERS / DECORATORS
MIDLAND PAINTING & DECORATING
HANDYMAN SERVICES
ne Hour
Over 25 years of trade qualified experience
35 years experience Prompt efficient service at reasonable rates
mgbricklayingandlandscaping.com
HANDYMAN SERVICES
• 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 •
Central Victoria 13 11 98
Suite B 175 Lyttleton Tce, Bendigo greyarmybendigo@bigpond.com
Specialising in Landscape construction Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937
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
544 33 999
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• Mobile Service Ove • Fully Insured 15 Year • Free Quotes Exper rs ience • Pensioner Discounts
4 Nolan Street, Bendigo
RUBBISH REMOVAL
CALL MAL 0417 116 637 DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL
PLUMBERS
t Yard clean ups t Whitegoods t DomesƟĐ t Builders t Renovators t Commercial
We load for you!
Get your heater serviced before Winter
7 Days a Week No job too small or too big
Green Waste Green Waste Special
Full safety checks • carbon monoxide tests
0423 402 474 SEWING SERVICES
• Restricted Key Systems • Access Control Systems • Alarm Systems • Surveillance Cameras • Safes Sold & Serviced
• Key Cutting • Locks Repaired and Fitted • Automotive Work • Latest Technology Car Keys Programmed and Cut
Safe, Secure, Service Emergency After Hours Service Available 32 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
www.locksmithstore.com.au
MOBILE BATHROOMS
ARE YOU RENOVATING? MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE
Ph: 0418 547 796
Lic#37911
UN
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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
Ph 5446 1535
(Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)
Suitable for • Renovations • Parties/Weddings • Sporting events and many more
PEST CONTROL • Carpentry • Tiling • Painting • Plastering • Pergolas • Decks
SHEARING
Hopey’s Shearing Run
Shearers Shed Staff Supplies Cost Plus & Full Contract Work
• General Plumbing and Gasfitting • Blocked drains • No call out fees • Flat hourly family friendly rate
Hopeys Shearing Run can supply farmers with Shearers, Shed Hands & Wool Classers, all over Vic & Interstate.
Phone 0408 506 159
CONTACT HOPEY’S TODAY! 03 5447 4626 AARON: 0407 854 754 JESS: 0419 004 472
Lic#23529
Portable Shearing Plant for Weekend Pet shearing is also available
ROOFING
ROOFING
Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com
Inside Statewide Sewing Superstore 10 High St, (Opp. McDonalds)
COMPETITIVE RATES ON:
Don Andrea Plumbing
SUPERIOR
CALL PETER 0409 422 271
• Hem Alterations • Zip replacements • Minor repairs & Alterations • Machine Embroidery • 20 years experience
PO Box 54, Eaglehawk
PLUMBERS
NO JOB TOO SMALL
• Concrete tiles • Terracotta acotta tiles fing • Slate tiles • Iron roofi
& MAINTENANCE SERVICES
FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS S Formally “Spider Sprayers”
PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman
PH: 0418 822 911
A friendly, reliable, local plumbing team fully qualified in all aspects of plumbing
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Vic Police Lic. 745 873
0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au
Paving & concreting Pool landscaping Retaining walls & fencing Decking and Outdoor living areas Lawn installation & watering systems Kanga light digging
License No. 32710
Phone Trippa 0427 241 958
Call David/Bronwyn
LANDSCAPING
Pty. Ltd.
TRIPPA’S PAINTING SERVICE
LOCK & KEY
PH 03 5441 3499
PIPERS QUICKSPAN
0417 057 010
NE
HOME MAINTENANCE
Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting
Call Phill Hutchings on
• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance
Handyman
0487 231 883 or 5448 8671
Lic#100122
Quotation gladly given
We only do small jobs that take up to an hour
Fixed Fee $65
• 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!
Sandhurst Painting and Decorating
Paul 0429 462 057
No
0448 701 138
ROB: 0418 718 881
D
0422 660 912 Pensioner discounts available.
Master Plumber
E: robrunnalls@live.com.au
Big or small we fix it all!
• 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:
Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall
• Painting & Wallpapering • Domestic & Commercial • No Job too small
• Paving • Instant & Synthetic Turf • Brickwork • Retaining Walls • Edging
PLUMBERS
New Roofing Re-Roofing Extensions Rebedding & Flexible Pointing Valley & Gutter Replacement
High Pressure Cleaning ngg De-Mossing Sealing & Painting Insurance Claims Pensioner Discounts
EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING classifieds@bendigoweekly.com.au
5446 7751
robert@superiorroofing.net.au www.superiorroofing.net.au
0438 632 219
SPOUT CLEANING
SPOUT CLEANING
CV Industrial Vacuum Services Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned
Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429 * Fully Insured
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FOR SALE
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
BED side lamps, x2, timber base, cream, $10 for pr. Ph 0409 115 141
EXERCISE mini trampoline $55 Ph 5443 9096
GIRTON x2 LS white shirts $15 for both Ph 0400 886 462
ORNAMENTAL elephant grn/wht/gold/blue 30cm $18 Ph 5446 9257
HAY 5 X 4 ROLLS
OS 55 model aero engine, new in box $90 . Ph 0408 571 541
Services Offered STORAGE
TREE LOPPING
BENCH press $75 0413 418 505
TREE REMOVAL & MAINTENANCE
10 SIZES FROM $20 PER WEEK Free Use of Courtesy Trailer 7 Days Access & On-Site Electronic Surveillance Security
5448 4499 BENDIGO 87-89 MIDLAND HWY www.centrestateselfstorage.com
SUBDIVISION
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!
PHONE 0435 147 045
JUDD’S TREE LOPPING Phone Brian on
0417 545 193 or 5447 7276 91 Wesley St, Kangaroo Flat
TREE LOPPING
BOOKS box full of asst. $15 lot or will seperate Ph 5447 7275
SMITHS
BOOTS, western, size 10, black, $100 Ph 0401 132 177 BRICKS, new, various colours, large quantity 50c EA Ph 0432 373 808
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)
BRICKS, various bricks, $50 Phone 5441 7936
• Qualified Wall & Floor Tiler • 12 years experience • Commercial, Residential, Renovations, Porcelain, Stack Stone, Waterproofing, Siliconing/Caulking. No job too small
0427 506 160
CANDELABRUM, 62cm high, VGC, $5, Ph 5447 7762
TURF MANAGEMENT
CAR care magazines with binders 7 volumes $10 Ph 5447 7275 CAT/dog porta kennel, medium, unused, $50 Ph 5447 7050
0429 119 802
Geof Gerdsen
Call: 0402 152 946 or email: nickthetiler@gmail.com
• Grass selection and advice • Soil testing and amendments • Lawn-grass renovation • Fertilising
CHAIRS, retro, chrome /vinyl, tubing, x4 $80 . Ph 0401 132 177 CHILD car seat, $50, GC, Ph 0409 115 141
• Irrigation Design, Installation and Repair
h2orticulture
COFFEE Table, Choc, 1 drwr, 1200mm x 550mm EC $100 Ph 5441 4990
Installation
geof@h2orticulture.com.au • www.h2orticulture.com.au
Thorp Tiling
FOR SALE
“You style it, I’ll tile it”
FLOOR & WALL TILING
Kyle 0421 255 044
1X3 seater sofabed, 1x2 seater sofa, VG condition, $400 ono. Phone 5447 1309
www.thorptiling.com kylethorptiling@live.com.au
2-SEATER Couches x 2 EC, buffalo suede, olive coloured, $500 both Ph 0438 273 635
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COMPUTER desk corner type w/hutch on casters $40 Ph 5449 7128
FOR SALE
COMPUTER/monitor /keyboard, $30 Ph 5447 7050
BALTIC pine floor boards old house lot. $7 per metre. Bendigo Phone 0467 544 431
Ceramic & Porcelain Slate & Stone Waterproofing Silicon & Grout Sealing Feature Walls & Mosaic Ourdoor Areas
BABY change table GC $60. Ph 0408 334 119
old
CANDELABRA, cast iron, 7 arms, $40 Ph 0413 418 505
David Smith
BARBIE dreamhouse wardrobe, vintage 1980s $25 Ph 5447 7275 BBQ, Jumbuck, 4 burner, wok burner, dome lid, EC, $80. Ph 5439 3351
FIREWOOD
Red's Redgum firewood $120p/m. Pick Up or $140p/m Del. Open 24/7. Ph 0427 353 939
FIREWOOD
Top quality A Grade Redgum, Split or Blocks $115 per cubic metre delivered Ph 0437 120 009 FISHER Price dining chair booster seat $20 Ph 0417 150 981 FISHER Price Little People pull along cart $15 . Ph 0417 150 981 FISH tanks, x2, 1x 2ft with stand, 1x 1ft, $40 the lot 0450 058 100 FOOT massage, slipper /double, Kambrook, $15 Ph 5447 7050
Phone, Fax, email or bring in this coupon with $23*, or $28.50* with photo, and your advertisement will be published in the next 4 editions. Categories included: Autos, Boats, Car Parts, Caravans & Trailers, Commercial Vehicles, For Sale, Four Wheel Drives, Livestock, Machinery, Motorbikes & Wrecking.
HOT Plates-Elec Glass Top, VGC $80.00 PH. 0428 422 993 HOT Wheels racing set x2 $10 Ph 0417 150 981 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 IRON, approx. 80 sheets, 1.5m, corrugated zinc, new, $10 each Phone 5441 7936 LAWN mower, 4 stroke & catcher, VGC $100 ono Ph 5443 3324 LAWN mower, Victa, very neat, EC, $80. Ph 0408 571 541
FREEZER GC $50 0409 115 141
LAWN mower, Victa, 2 stroke, runs well $85 Ph 0405 035 474
Ph
FRIDGES
and Freezers. Top brands from $195. Fully recond, 6 mths wty. 283 High St, G/Sq. Ph. 5441 1955 FUCHSIAS in flower 140m pots asstd varieties. $5 each. 24 Curnow St Golden Square Phone 5442 7974
GARDEN STRAW
LEE jeans, men's, Riders, size 36, EC, $20 Ph 0419 359 695 LOUNGE reclining chairs (2) $50 pair Ph 5447 9633 LOUNGE/DINING suite, as new, sofa w/2 chairs, extension table w/6 chairs, must see, bargain $400 Ph 0407 180 834
DEB Dress, Stunning Sz 8-10, Strapless, $100 Ph 0431 678 769
GARDEN bench, dark brown, $25. Phone 0431 192 006
MARKET trolleys x2 $50 each Ph 5433 2260
DESENSITIZED of thunderstorms CD for dogs $29 ono Ph 5448 4509
GARDEN MULCH
MATTRESS for single bed, pillow top both sides, GC, $50 Ph 5447 3027
10m loads delivered. For more info phone 0408 509 826 GIRTON polar fleece sports windcheater $20 Ph 0400 886 462 GIRTON school jumper, size 9, VGC, $25 Ph 0400 886 462
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HIGH vis vest x3 yellow $5 the lot Ph 0419 359 695
FREEZER-CHEST Fisher & Paykel 164L, Excellent Conditon. $160 PH 5446 8528
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HEATER, Rinnai Royale, freestanding, natural gas, decorative log fire with flue, ex working cond., $575 Ph 0419 323 290
MALVERN Star 26" Mens Bicycle + helmet EC $100 Ph 0411 333 342
ELECTRIC adjustable "Health Rest" King-Single bed w/ vibrator, RC, 8yrs warranty EC $1400 ono Ph 0438 273 635
BEDSIDE table, white, solid wood, turned legs EC $100 Ph 5442 3136
FRIDGE Westinghouse, 2 door, 280L, 2yrs old, Perfect condition $400 Ph 5442 8480
Oaten, Cereal, Pasture, Clover, Straw from $38.50. Lockwood Sth, Bridgewater. Delivery Available. Phone 0438 373 291
$3 per bale Ph 0411 783 679
DVD player $25 Ph 5442 7277 or 0418 547 789
BED head, queen, light wood, $40. Ph 0401 132 177
EXTRA large dog kennel, EC, 1m high, $100 ono Ph 5448 4509
FOR SALE
BIKE Repco "Origami" folding 20" with carry bag, 7 speed, Shimano gears, new, still in box, $150. Ph 5443 6971
TURF-GRASS CARE & MAINTENANC MAINT MAINTENANCE NANC C
TILING
NICK THE TILER
FOR SALE
Quality tree and Stump Removal
SUBDIVIDE NOW!
Ph
BAR fridge Fisher Paykel, perfect cond $50 Ph 5442 8480
• FULLY INSURED • GUARANTEED • STUMP REMOVAL • FREE QUOTES • BOBCAT • WOOD CHIPPER • HEDGE PRUNING • CHERRY PICKER
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MOUNTAIN bike, Apollo brand, VGC, $100 Ph 5443 3324 MULTI station home gym $275 Phone 0431 192 006
MUSHROOM COMPOST
$50 per metre. Minimum 4 metres. Free delivery to Bendigo area. Phone 0400 855 626. ORGAN Kimball Swinger 400 Excellent Condition $100 Ph 5442 4810 ORGAN Yamaha $50 Ph 5442 7277 or 0418 547 789
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Q/S Doona cover, with p /cases new in pack $20 Ph 5446 9257
RACING bike, 30 years old, GC $50 Ph 5443 3324
RAW pine single slat bed $30 Ph 5447 9633
RYOBI pressure cleaner 1740psi exc cond. $70 Ph 0400 519 989
SEAL-A-FRIDGE 13 14 79 Coolrooms, Freezers Drink cabinets Truck seals Bar frig 0408 883 715
SET top box, $25 Ph 5442 7277 or 0418 547 789
SEWING cabinet - Horne, Lifter not working $50 Ph 5441 4990
SHERIDAN king bed quilt cover & bedskirt, $100 Ph 0418 256 107
SHOPRIDER TE88NR VGC Mobility Scooter. Front & back baskets & canopy. $1600 PH 0421 503 286
SIEVED TOP SOIL
w/ fowl & pig manure $35 per/m del. Bobcat avail. Ph 5446 7105 or 0428 507 846
SINGLE adjustable electric bed, Exc Cond. $320 Ph 5446 1761
SINGLE bunk bed, white metal , desk underneath $50 Ph 5447 3027
SNOW skis $50 Ph 0413 418 505
SOFA bed, Double inner spring VGC $90 PH 5448 8523
SPA pool, VGC, hot or cold, 4 seater, with cover, wooden frame, complete with filter, $999 Ph 5444 3393
SWAG, single, used once, $100 Ph 5447 2362
TABLE, Laminex + 4 chairs, Ex Cond $70 Ph 5442 4512
TENT 100% proofed cotton canvas, sleeps 5 $700 new, Selling for $380 Used twice Ph 5439 5805
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
A fun, safe way for your cat to enjoy the outdoors. Free quotes to suit your budget.
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PINE breakfast bar stools (2) $30 pair 5447 9633
Cat Enclosures
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PEA STRAW
New Bales. $7 per Bale. Free Delivery Bendigo Area. Ph 0407 500 983
Call Jim 0429 866 630 www.byers.net.au Store Well with Stilwell
Containers to suit all your needs!
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TV Antennae w/booster, suit Caravan GC $50 Ph 0488 437 011
TV cabinet, baltic, 2 door, EC, $50 Phone 0431 678 769 TWIN 3 foot beds, $50 ea Ph 5443 1471 VCC girls rugby jumper size 18 GC $20 Phone 0409 726 336 VCC girls woolen jumper size 20 GC $45 Phone 0409 726 336
13 Nottingham Court White Hills. 8am-2pm Saturday. Furniture, toys & more. GLENCOE St Kennington. Saturday 8am-4pm. Household items, outdoor items & more PINE table & chairs, bedroom suite, designer clothes, dog kennel & household items. 8am Saturday 12th April, Cowper St Nth Bendigo SAT 12th, H. duty towing system (Hayman Reece), 2 Tyres (LT. Truck) white wheel, camping gear, port. toilet, doors (int. ext. security), household goods, elect. appliances, 200+ books, and more. 8am start. Cotswold Cres, Kennington
WANTED
VCC winter skirt size 18 EC $30 Phone 0409 726 336 WARDROBE 2 door $50 ono Phone 5441 7936 WARDROBES, wooden x3 $60 lot Ph 5449 7128
SCRAP WANTED Pick up Western Side. inc White Goods, Gas HWS, A/Cs, Batteries,
WATER bed, king size, VGC, $50 Ph 0419 359 695 WATER tank, 4500lt, poly, heritage red colour, as new $500 Ph 0408 334 119 WEDDING veil, white 2 tier 3/4 length $35 Ph 5446 9257
WESTINGHOUSE gas cook top (4 burner) electric oven. EC. $300 Phone 5449 3383
WHEEL Trims 14" still wrapped, $8 Pair Ph 5447 7762 WIPPER snipper, Talon $50 lot Ph 5449 7128
WOOLWORTHS animal album/cards Mint cond. $55 Ph 5442 3136 WOOLWORTHS dream works album/cards Mint cond. $50 5442 3136
YUCCAS, all sizes, starting at $5. Healthy & ready to plant. Ph 0417 337 424 or 5439 7324 after 6pm weekdays
WRECKING
ALLOY Wheels/tyres 5-235/45 x R17 for Holden VZ $550 Ph 5446 9573
Dragon C ity
SCRAP METAL WANTED Cars, trucks, tractors, tin, wire, white goods etc. Phone 5474 3237 or 0427 312 146.
WRECKING CARS WANTED
25HP Yamaha GC $1400 ono Ph 0467 475 008 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
MOTOR BIKES
WANTED TO BUY
CASH
SAW blade, 27 inch or bigger, for swing saw or saw bench. Phone 0456 880 710 TRACTORS & farm machinery wanted. Going or not, cash paid, Ph 0429 393 221 MOUTH ORGAN "BOOMERANG," "CRACKAJACK." or large "HOHNER" Phone: (02) 6382 3451 evenings
LIVESTOCK CHIHUAHUAS pocket size, 2 Male, 1 blk long coat, 1 fawn short coat. father reg, mother PB, vet checked, immun, wormed, m/c, 9 wks, $650.Ph 5468 7417 m /c 3426142 & 3647056 EASTER Bunny + large heavy duty cage $100. Ph 0408 571 631
KITTENS Free to good home. 1x female 3x males. 6 weeks. Black white, very cute, Ph 0438 326 128 RAGDOLL Kitten, beautiful blue eyed Female, $350 M/C 982000361705206 Ph 5448 3033
LIVESTOCK
• Panel Beating • New Exhaust • New Radiators, Alternators and Starter Motors
Kangaroo Flat
SUZUKI GS 500F 9300kms, EC, 12 mths reg, new rear tyre & battery, HT-568 $4250. Ph 0427 446 306 YAMAHA 90cc 4 stroke trail bike GC $1100 Ph 5446 9573
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POULTRY SILKIES Young & healthy from $20 each Ph 5436 1373
VEHICLES & SMALL TRUCKS WANTED TO BUY
NEW Exhaust systems, Mufflers and Specialising In Tail Pipes • Holdens • Commodores Available • Fords • Light Commercials Call 5446 1384 or 5446 1820 Wayne on 0413 774 717 LMCT 10992 Kayne on 0459 652 963 Address: 222 Upper Rd, Eaglehawk, 3556
CARAVANS & TRAILERS
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Male, 1 ½ years I’m a gorgeous boy who loves his food, having a snuggle & a pat. I would love you to come and meett me and see how truly handsome I am.
COMPASS limited edition, off rd, 19ft, island bed, TV, toilet, shower, solar panels, $37,000 ono. Very reluctant sale. Lots more. Ph 0407 058 554
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FC Bendigo taken for a draw From Page 44 “I think it was a lack of concentration at times more than anything, because we have run out our first few games very strongly. “I stressed to the guys afterwards that we need to be happy with the points, but at the same time disappointed that we didn’t win and to allow that to help motivate them.” Bendigo went up 1-0 through an Amara Kromah strike in the first half, before captain Trent Waterson made it 2-0 after the break when he headed home a Matt Breeze corner in the 56th minute. But after Viktor Rodriguez was sent off it all fell apart for the home side, conceding goals to Liam Brian and an 89th minute equaliser to Simon Tolli to only take one point out of the match. “It is certainly something we
can build on, not only on the pitch but off of it as well,” Martin said. “We are still continuing to improve and learn each other’s games as a team, and with the juniors playing their first games last weekend the club is really coming together as whole. “The level of support there on Saturday was fantastic. It was a bit of a dream come true to be able to play at home, and that crowd really got behind us and played the role of a 12th man. “They were cheering and chanting, which is not even stuff you see often at NPL games, let along the very first home game of a new club. It was pretty awesome to see.” FC Bendigo takes on St Albans this Sunday away from home, a daunting task given the Saints’ vocal home crowd and two wins already this season. Martin says the club is up for the challenge, and will be
Braves and ladies have mixed games THE Bendigo Bank Braves and Champions IGA Lady Braves had mixed results on Wednesday night when both sides travelled to Ballarat to take on their archrivals in round four of the SEABL season. The women tipped proceedings off with a double overtime loss 84-82, in which Ballarat’s Steph Cumming was almost the sole difference. Cumming dropped 31 points to go with seven assists, and hit the game-winning shot with scores tied and only 22 seconds left on the clock. The match ebbed and flowed throughout, but after Bendigo’s Alex Bunton and Chantella Perera fouled out the momentum swung in the Rush’s favour. Cumming shot a remarkable 6-for-7 through the two overtime periods alone, while Bendigo languished at 34 per cent from the field for the entire contest. Bunton turned in a stellar performance before being forced to take a seat, hauling in 19 rebounds to go with 17 points, while Perera and Harrington each scored 19 points and LaSondra Barrett had a double-double. The latter played a key role in keeping Bendigo in the contest down the stretch, drilling six of her 12 three-point attempts on the night, but it wasn’t enough to get the Lady Braves across the line. In the men’s match, the Braves rebounded form last week’s loss to Frankston, recording an 81-73 victory over the Miners. Import Dustin Salisbery paced the Braves with 24 points, while Michael Vigor dropped 16 and Zack Atkinson had 13. Ballarat’s Roy Booker led the Miners with 22 points, but Bendigo’s improved effort, especially on the defensive end was noticeable. Coach Ben Harvey called his side out before the game, saying anyone who did not show up to play would be “sitting on the bench”. The Braves host Mount Gambier at Bendigo Stadium on Saturday, with tip off at 7.30pm.
HIGH BALL: FC Bendigo was 2-0 up with 15 minutes to go. back bigger and better after last week’s performance. “It will be a great challenge against St. Albans this week, which can be a really tough place to play,” he said. “We have worked on holding our shape and eliminating
some of those individual mistakes that were costly against Moreland.” The seniors clash gets under way at 3pm on Sunday at Churchill Reserve, while the junior sides take on Sunshine George Cross.
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FIGHTING HARD: Bendigo Thunder plays La Trobe at Kangaroo Flat. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
Thunder all set to earn respect By JOEL PETERSON
BENDIGO Thunder coach Russell Jeffrey says his side is out to earn respect in its first season in the Victorian Women’s Football League’s premier division. The Thunder have won back-toback flags, including going through last season undefeated, in the competition’s North West Conference. There are some changes this season however, not only has the club moved into the premier division but it will also field a second side. Effectively a development team for the club, the second side will participate in division five under the competition’s 2014 re-structure. Jeffrey said numbers for the second team have been strong, and he
will also promote local youth girls players up through the second-tier side. “It’s not that we are behind the eight-ball, but it’s still very much a work in progress,” Jeffrey said this week. “We are still getting a lot of enquiries from prospective recruits so the list will be significantly different to what we have had the past few years. “The good thing about a second side is it gives everyone a game every week, but we can also allow some of the youth girls players to push up.” The Thunder will face traditional powerhouse St Albans in its first match on Saturday, May 3, marking a new era for the club. After moving up to the premier division, Jeffrey said he doesn’t ex-
pect to have the same level of success, but is confident the club can build throughout the season. “The main thing we have told the girls is that we want to get respect in our first season at the top level,” he said. “We want teams to come away thinking ‘they were professional, it was a good contest and we want to play them again’.” The club plans to finalise a coach for its second side as early as next week. This Friday, the Thunder will host its season launch at the Kangaroo Flat Sports Club from 7pm, where it will outline its plans for 2014 and present its playing list. “It’s certainly one of our biggest events of the season, and one that the whole club looks forward to,” Jeffrey said.
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Return of Oceania By JOEL PETERSON
SOME of the world’s best table tennis players will return to the Bendigo Stadium this month, from April 16 to 21, for the ITTF Oceania Cup and Championships. It is the second consecutive year the Oceania Cup has been held at the stadium, and again acts as a qualifying event for the 2014 ITTF World Cup to be held in Dusseldorf, Germany, in October. With an expanded schedule to include the Oceania Championships a prize pool of more than $20,000 on offer, the event has already lured top Australian players William Henzell and David Powell back for 2014. The ITTF has put the effort in to provide a $5000 prize purse for the winner, so the ITTF-Oceania Cup is
right near the top of the players’ priority list for the season,” Henzell, Australia’s top-ranked player, said. “Taking out the title in Bendigo would make it six titles in a row and give me the perfect springboard to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow later in the year.” One of Henzell’s leading challengers will be compatriot David Powell, who was the first Aussie to book a spot to the Glasgow games, defeating Henzell in the qualifying tournament on the Gold Coast. Powell has made the move to play professionally in Poland, which is paying dividends. “The sacrifice of packing up and leaving to train full time is a necessary one to make significant improvements in your game, which has been a proven method time
and time again,” Powell said. “Qualifying for the Australian team for the 2014 Commonwealth Games has no doubt been a highlight, but I’m already looking towards putting my best foot forward in Glasgow, and doing whatever I can to give myself the best chance to bring home medals.”
Taking out the title in Bendigo would make it six titles in a row K-Sports will again be the event’s major sponsor, and has continued in its role as the ITTF’s table distributor. “We are delighted to be involved once again with this prestigious event, and look forward to a week of exciting table tennis ac-
EYE TIME: William Henzell from last year’s tournament. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN tion” K-Sports director Xiaodan Cao said. Tickets for the event are avail-
able through the Bendigo Visitor Information centre or at www.bendigotourism.com.au.
Badminton’s back for season ANYONE who has played badminton at any level knows how fun, addictive and good for you it is. It has been classed as one of the fastest court games in the world, yet anyone at any level can play and learn it. The Eaglehawk and Bendigo Badminton Association’s winter pennant season begins after the school holidays, and they are looking for players. Spokesman Rob O’Neill said the pennant
season has something for everyone. “The team structure is three men and three women,” he said. “Teams play doubles and mixed doubled in the pennant competition, every Thursday night at the Victoria Street stadium. “It is all graded. Anyone can start off and not be out of their depth and learn as they go.” Anyone interested in joining can call 5441 7411 or 0408 057 520.
HITTING OUT: Laura Huthnance has her eye on the shuttlecock. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN. More photos at www.bendigophotos.com
NOTICE REGARDING TELEVISION GUIDE The Bendigo Weekly wishes to advise readers of changes to the seven-day Television Guide which normally appears in this section of the paper. Whilst options for a replacement guide are being considered, we trust readers will enjoy the additional sports coverage we are able to provide instead. A replacement seven-day program guide will return in coming weeks. The Bendigo Weekly regrets any inconvenience these changes may cause in the interim.
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Strathfieldsaye sets the mark STRATHFIELDSAYE Storm is the benchmark side in the Bendigo Football League in season 2014, according to Golden Square coach Nick Carter. Last year’s grand final sides did battle on Sunday, with the Storm exacting revenge on Square with a 33-point victory behind five goals from star recruit Stephen Milne. “The positives are that with the level that Strath are at, and we know they will get better, that we understand where the benchmark is at the moment,” Carter said. “The second thing is the guys really hung on. Apart from 10 minutes in the second quarter where they got a hold of us and kicked five goals, our effort to hang in the game for as long as we did was really pleasing.” Carter said he expects star recruit
Corey Jones (fractured cheekbone), as well as last year’s coach Rick Ladson (off-season surgery), to return from injury around round five or six. “At this stage we are looking at
Our effort to hang in the game for as long as we did was really pleasing getting those guys back at around round five or six, they are still a little while away,” he said. Square takes on South Bendigo this Saturday in its first game at My Jet Oval for the season. Other matches in round two
of the BFNL on Saturday see Maryborough host Gisborne, Kangaroo Flat looking for two consecutive wins against Castlemaine at Camp Reserve, Eaglehawk tackling Strathfieldsaye at Canterbury Park while Kyneton makes its first trip to the QEO to take on Sandhurst on Sunday afternoon. Meanwhile Kangaroo Flat has outlined plans for its Good Friday clash with Golden Square, in which Brendan Fevola will line up for the Roos. The senior clash will get under way at 6.15pm at Beck Legal Oval, with a function held prior to the game that will involve Fevola speaking and will be MCed by football personality Michael Roberts. For booking information, contact the Kangaroo Flat Sports Club on 5447 1214.
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Game on home turf By JOEL PETERSON FC Bendigo may be still looking for its first National Premier Leagues Victoria senior win, but it took its first points last Saturday when it hosted Moreland Zebras at the Tom Flood Sports Centre. About 1000 people, including a particularly passionate group of fans under the Frank McCaig Stand, witnessed the club’s first home game. Despite saying the team should have “100 per cent” defeated Mo-
reland, FC Bendigo coach Steve Martin was focussing on the positives from the game. “It was a positive and a negative, really. We got our first points which was good, but we 100 per cent should have won the game,” he said. “We were 2-0 up with 15 minutes to go and we played some really good football to get to that stage in the second half, but we lost some shape at times and some individual mistakes cost us. Continued Page 41
LOCAL TOUCH: FC Bendigo pulled in some points. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
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