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ISSUE 866 FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014

“My vision for Bendigo” According to the polls, Daniel Andrews will be Victoria’s next Premier. Writing exclusively for the Bendigo Weekly, he outlines his vision for Bendigo and what a Labor Government would do for the city. – Story Page 5

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A NEW $100 million State Government funding package will transform Bendigo into a 21st century education city with the merger of Bendigo TAFE and the Kangan Institute. Premier Denis Napthine will make the funding announcement in Bendigo today. He said the State Government was providing $64 million towards the merger package, which will see up to 55 additional courses offered in Bendigo with a key focus on Health, Engineering and Management.

“This is an exciting announcement for students in Bendigo and the North West with a whole range of new education options for people to choose from,” Dr Napthine said.

“The revamped McCrae Street campus will be utilised to establish a new National Centre of Excellence for Health and Human Services which will be a great asset for Bendigo. “This initiative has strong

This is a fantastic outcome which will attract more people to Bendigo to study. “Importantly, subject to the completion of a business case, this package includes $25 million to revitalise the McCrae street campus.

local support with the Bendigo Kangan Institute to work in partnership with La Trobe University and the Coalition Government’s $630 million Ben-

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digo hospital to develop this Centre of Excellence. “This is a fantastic outcome which will attract more people to Bendigo to study, with great sustainable employment opportunities at the nearby hospital and associated health, aged care and disability services.” Higher Education and Skills Minister Nick Wakeling said all existing campuses will remain open under the same branding. “The Bendigo Kangan Institute’s registered head office will be located in Bendigo,” he said.

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Sisters apologise THE Sisters of the Good Shepherd have apologised to former St Aidan’s residents for their “harsh treatment” while at the orphanage. The Province Leader of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, Sr Anne Manning, sent the apology to the Bendigo Weekly this week. Continued Page 9 The Fallen Girls Pages 8 and 9

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The Weekly look at the local real estate market

A new way of living LIVING in the lap of luxury, Arthur White made a lifestyle change to Botanic Village, and hasn’t looked back. After his wife died, the former Heathcote resident took the step to move into the Kangaroo Flat lifestyle resort. Mr White said the gated, over-55s village was perfect, and he should have made the decision years earlier. “It is the best thing I have ever done, I know I stayed in Heathcote too long and I should have done it earlier. But now I’m here, I am never going to move again,� he said. “I just love the place, I just love the facilities. The people are fantastic. Life is a breeze. If I don’t want to drive my little car, I walk out the gate and catch a bus. It’s just as simple as that.� Mr White said he had a beautiful, modern home and enjoyed sitting on the front verandah soaking up the rays. Mr White encourages anyone thinking of moving to become his neighbour before all the homes are taken. “The facilities, the atmosphere, is fantastic. It’s just going to be a go-ahead place,� he said. “If you want to downsize, this is the simple place to come for a simple life.� Botanic Village has the perks of country living with a modern twist and is one of a number

PEACEFUL: One of the many villages popping up in Bendigo.

CONTENT: Arthur White. of similar villages popping up around the city. Residents can access Bendigo’s shops, restaurants, art galleries, golf courses and medical centres within walking distance. The modern two-bedroom

homes start at an affordable $239,000 with purpose-built facilities, allowing residents to stay close to home. “This is a lifestyle village. It’s a beautiful village and we have fantastic facilities. It’s all about

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Hit for six more

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BENDIGO ratepayers are expected to be hit with a six per cent rates rise next week. Council will hand down its 2014-15 draft budget on Wednesday, and the headline rates increase is expected to raise the ire of locals. It will be the second year in a row rates increases have hit the six-per-cent mark. Melbourne (3.6 per cent), Geelong and Mildura (4.5), Wodonga (4.75) and Warrnambool (5.5) have all revealed lower rates rises. However, Ballarat and Mount Alexander councils have proposed 6.5 per cent rates increases. Bendigo’s six per cent increase will come despite a significant drop in council’s capital works-spend this budget.

Council spent about $47 million on capital works this financial year, and has budgeted for a touch over $40m in the coming budget. Bendigo’s capital works expenditure is expected to skyrocket in 2015-16, to almost $60 million, as projects such as the Kangaroo Flat Aquatic Cen-

“There needs to be a balance. If Geelong can do it, why can’t Bendigo do it?” Cr Cox said it was important with governments cutting costs, council needed to be prudent. “Mum and dad ratepayers need a reprieve,” he said. “While the rest of the country is curtailing its expenditure

Geelong can do it, why can’t Bendigo do it? Mum and day ratepayers need a reprieve tre and airport redevelopment are paid for. Whipstick Ward councillor Peter Cox said Bendigo’s planned rates rise was too high. “Geelong and Melbourne are interesting ones,” he said. “They are both very large cities. I think six per cent is out of context.

or minimising their works, we aren’t. “The idea of keeping rates rises to CPI is credible, but we are already negotiating a wage rise of over three per cent for our staff. “The state and federal budgets have seen huge cut backs, and with increases in electric-

ity and other costs of living, our budget can’t be ‘business as usual’. “We need to concede that a rise of between three and four per cent would mirror what is happening outside of local government “We can’t simply say that local government is different.” Mayor Barry Lyons said Cr Cox’s comments were not new, and his ward had benefitted from millions of dollars worth of projects in the past. “You can’t do that by keeping the rates at four per cent,” he said. “Bendigo is flying and we have a lot of infrastructure development happening. “Budgets are a fine balance between what we charge and what we get. “It is always an interesting decision.”

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CELEBRATION: ABC Central Victoria presenters Fiona Parker and Jonathan Ridnell. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.

OUR ABC is turning 21 and it’s a party worth celebrating. While its parent organisation has been threatened with budget cuts and accusations of bias, ABC Central Victoria has been a staple for locals for more than two decades. Proving the ABC is moving forward, a live broadcast on the historic tram 44 runs today from 8.30am to 11.30am. Bendigo Chinese Lions will give their blessing at Lake Weeroona before the show gets on the tracks. Locals are invited to jump on and off the tram, to join presenters Fiona Parker and Jonathan Ridnell in the birthday festivities. Also the regional content manager, Mr Ridnell said the celebrations gave the organisation the chance to thank the community for their support. “People freely give their time, their knowledge and their expertise to our broadcasts and it’s that commitment that makes presenting shows so rewarding and listenable,” he said. “This special live broadcast will explore the changes we’ve seen in Bendigo in the past 21 years. “All areas of our lives and towns have experienced

change in some way, the fledgling internet could barely send an email, while today so many ABC services are provided or enhanced online, and the single lane Calder Highway is now duplicated and the freeway will take you from Kangaroo Flat to Melbourne without sight of a give-way sign or traffic light for 150 kilometres.” Mr Ridnell has been with the station since its inception. The official emergency broadcaster has been instrumental in providing the local community with updated and timely information. “The original team of Derek Guille, Graeme Nicks, Alison Rogers, Maureen O’Keeffe, David Brunton and myself has ebbed and flowed, and as people have moved on to other projects. “Around 78 short and long term staff have contributed to the station in news making, broadcasting or producing online content,” he said. Regulars and former presenters Derek Guille and Dave Lennon will also join the celebrations on air. The 91.1 FM ABC Central Victoria team will also discuss where the ABC will be in another 21 years. But don’t worry, there will also be cake.

Violence funding ‘sufficient’ VICTORIAN Health Minister David Davis said domestic violence funding in Bendigo is “sufficient” to address the situation. “Domestic violence is a very, serious and important issue for our community. We have a very strong commitment to preventing family violence that is why funding has been increased year-on-year, both justice, health and human services funding, to make sure there is sufficient resources here,” he said. But, Annie North’s plans for a women’s refuge are still waiting for funding after the government secured a parcel of land in 2011. “Annie North is a critical support service. If we were not here, there would be an incredible gap and we should have funding,” chief executive officer Julie Oberin said. “I can’t see how anyone can say there are sufficient resources. “We have already been allocated to have a purpose-built refuge. It is not about if (it would be delivered) but when.” Annie North is lobbying for its purpose-built refuge to be funded and built to help women and children in the local community while keeping them safe. “This would be a sanctuary for local and regional women and children, or for any woman and child that needs help,” Ms Oberin said. Ms Oberin said Labor’s proposed Royal Commission into Family Violence needed bipartisan support. “There are excellent services on the ground but they are still turning people away,” she said. Mr Davis said the government was concerned the money required for a Royal Commission would be “squandered”. “Our concern is such a Royal Commission would divert resources from actually providing support on the ground and would actually make it into a lawyer’s picnic,” he said. “We would actually run the risk of seeing tens of millions of dollars squandered on lawyers and barristers who are talking and appearing before a Royal Commission when much of what we know needs to be done, and just got on with. “There are many answers and there are significant programs which can actually have a significant effect and are being expanded and strengthened.” But Ms Oberin said they needed answers and funding to “get on with it”. “The important thing to remember is we are not solving the problems,” she said. “The Royal Commission will look at the system gaps, where there are failings at the moment. “Someone has to look at this. It is incredibly disheartening to say the Royal Commission is a waste of money. I don’t see how anyone could say that.” – Christine McGinn

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viewpoint with Daniel Andrews The polls are pointing to a change of government in Victoria. Labor leader DANIEL ANDREWS tells Weekly readers what he will do if he becomes Premier

My vision to help Bendigo grow HERE’S a radical plan for our regional cities: Support them. Help them grow. That might seem obvious to you, but not to Denis Napthine. The people of Bendigo aren’t getting the support they need. They haven’t seen investment. They haven’t seen their government working hard for them. Instead, they’ve seen TAFE cuts, school cuts and a major crisis unfolding in local hospitals and ambulances. They’ve seen it all – except a plan for jobs. On all the basic duties of government, Denis Napthine has basically failed. The Liberals and Nationals have done nothing and the state is going backwards. Families in Bendigo deserve so much better. There are kids here who can’t get an education and can’t get a job. They’ll have to move away from home just to work or study. There are loved ones in Bendigo who have waited over an hour for an ambulance, waited hours in a crowded emergency department or waited years for the surgery they need. Parents here are finding it harder to make ends meet, losing so many payments and allowances but paying more and more in government taxes and fees. They may have heard about Denis Napthine’s botched budget, or Tony Abbott’s heartless budget, but

it’s the family budget they’re worried about the most. They hear the government talk about ‘building’ and ‘delivering’, but they don’t see any evidence of it. Because that’s all it is: talk.

“My vision for Bendigo is clear. I want Bendigo to be a centre for job creation in this state, home to the best health services and the best schools.” Local schools are stripped of funds, the health system is in crisis, Bendigo TAFE is facing a Melbourne takeover, we’re losing jobs by the minute, and nothing gets done. If you live and work in Bendigo – if you’re raising a family here – then Denis Napthine has left you on your own. It’s not good enough, and Labor will do something about it. We don’t want to see our regional TAFEs cut, gutted, sold and taken over by Melbourne-based institutions. We’ll fund our TAFEs so they can skill-up and support those who need it the most. We don’t want people in this

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BENDIGO’S big, friendly winter get-together for writers and readers will launch next month, with highlights from the August 8 to 10 weekend to be announced on June 2. “We’re very close now to finalising what is another unashamedly inviting program,” Bendigo Writers Festival general manager David Lloyd said. “Information about the Friday program designed especially for schools will go out next week, followed soon after by the highlights launch of Bendigo Writers Festival 2014. “And that begins the lead-up to the full program publication, which will be on June 20 in the Bendigo Weekly when bookings will also open online and at The Capital.” Mr Lloyd said the success of the first two events has established the festival as a major part of Bendigo’s winter calendar. “We know there is a lot of interest both from across our region and from visitors, so now we want to spread the word, to make Bendigo Writers Festival one of the best of its kind.” Mr Lloyd said the festival has brought forward the release of information to schools, following feedback from teachers that showed a strong and growing demand. Next week’s mailout to schools will include information about the Friday program, which is called Texts Mark the Spot. It will outline sessions featuring children’s laureate Jackie French and her collaborator, illustrator Bruce Whatley, as well as the other writers appearing on Friday August 9: Keith Austin, Garry Disher, Sophie Masson, Andrew McGahan and Gabrielle Wang. There is also a session on songwriting, with Charles Jenkins and Aaron Wales,

LEAVE IT TO ME: Greater Bendigo mayor and wife Betty get in some practice. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN. POPULAR: Gabrielle Wang. followed by an opportunity for a group of young people to work with Charles on their own ideas for songs. Co0ordinator for the young readers program, Sarah Mayor Cox, said this year’s line-up is all about the adventure of reading. “These are authors who are writing some of the best books for younger readers being published today, and they are passionate about their work,” she said. Ms Mayor Cox said schools are encouraged to book student groups in early, as some sessions are expected to fill quickly. “We know students love to be part of the Writers Festival buzz in View Street, so we hope to see every school take advantage of what’s on offer and join in.”

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PRISONER: Sandi Gamble, nee Forster.

Cries of past pain NEGLECTED by her alcoholic mother and sexually abused by family “friends”, it wasn’t surprising Sandi was naughty at school. “I had been expelled for truancy. My mother couldn’t cope with me anymore so she decided to send me to St Aidan’s as a boarder,” she said. Sandi Gamble (nee Forster), 57, was placed in St Aidan’s on September 27, 1969 and left on December 18, 1972. She has written a self-published memoir, Broken, which is available through Amazon.com. Now living in Queensland, Sandi has been organising reunions of women who attended the convent, many of whom also worked in the laundry. Sandi told me her story when she came to Bendigo in March for the third St Aidan’s reunion. “I was 12 years old and I was picked up in Melbourne by Mother Rita and taken to the orphanage. I can remember the sound of her keys and doors constantly being unlocked, and then locked behind me,” she said. “Mother Rita said to me the doors were always locked to protect the good people of Bendigo from people like me.

“Even though I was a boarder, my mother paid for me, I was put in the laundry – on the other side, the bad girls’ side.” Sandi slept in the Maryfields section of the convent, which was supposed to be for girls 16 years and older. “We were referred to as peni-

Mother Rita said to me the doors were locked to protect the good people of Bendigo from me. tents, fallen girls. And we were with other older women who were mentally and physically disabled in the same dormitory,” she said. “Some of these women had been in the convent for so long that they were institutionalised. They had nowhere to go, so they simply stayed. “We were always frightened we would end up like them, that we would never get out. At night time there was always crying and whimpering.” Sandi worked in the laundry before school, at lunchtime and after school, she scrubbed and polished floors on her hands and knees – for four years. She now suffers from prob-

lems with her knees, and other women have also sustained arthritic problems because of doing hard physical work at such a young age. It was, she said, slave labour, and far worse than that which was experienced by the girls in the notorious Irish Magdalene laundries, as their Irish counterparts were generally much older. The first day Sandi worked in the laundry she had to stand on a wooden crate and pull steaming sheets through a huge industrial

steam mangle. She constantly burnt her hands but she was cheered up by another girl who told her calluses would soon form and protect her from further pain. When she made a mistake one day a nun came up behind her and whacked her on the head with her weapon of choice, a hand broom, which she kept in the folds of her habit. “The smell of the laundry was sickening,” Sandi said. “Laundry came from hotels,

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REUNION: Sandi Gamble (left) with former residents discover the old storeroom that led to an escape route.

hospitals and boarding schools from across the state. “We found all sorts of disgusting things among the linen and were expected to sort it out. “As well, the heat in the tin building was often over 40 degrees in summer.� Some of the girls had sisters in the orphanage section but they weren’t allowed to see them. “They didn’t want us to infect the orphans or the ‘Holy Angels’ as they called them,� Sandi said. “I used to keep watch out of the laundry door and if someone’s sister went by, I would stamp my foot on the floor so they could see them.� Sandi said the girls learnt via correspondence. “Mrs Raeburn was a baby sitter rather than a teacher. We filled in these books which were sent off to some mysterious place and then returned back to us with writing on them, which we rarely understood,� she said. “We were constantly told to repent for our sins, to cleanse ourselves. We were told we were bad and that society didn’t need or want us.� When Sandi had enough of the emotional and physical abuse she ran away, but terrified and alone she handed herself in – to the nun who had previously beaten her in the laundry. “The next morning I was told to stay in my nighty and stay by my bed,� she said. “The nun came into the dormitory and told me to scrub the showers with my toothbrush. I did what I was told, I spent hours doing it. “She then came with a lackey, usually an older woman who had been in the orphanage for years. These older women just did what they were told. “(The nun) pointed out a little spot on a tile that couldn’t be removed. ‘You are 12 years old and hopeless,’ she said to me. “She beat me on my head and neck and back with her hand broom until I was blue with bruises. “Then she turned on the cold water

of the shower and left it running while I lay there crying. “Finally, she turned the shower off and left me there. I huddled there for hours in my wet nighty in the shower, too scared to move, freezing. She was a cruel woman,� Sandi said, in what can only be a masterpiece of understatement. Not long after Sandi was in the orphanage she became ill. “I was sexually abused before I came to St Aidans,� Sandi said. “(The same nun) took me to the Bendigo hospital, placed a chair at the end of the bed and watched while they gave me an internal examination. “This was on the pretext that I needed a chaperone. But she had a good view. It turned out I had gonorrhea. “When I got back to the orphanage, I was dragged along by my pony tail and she cut it off.� One of the many jobs Sandi had to do was get down on her hands and knees and scrub and polish the Appian Way. Named after the legendary Roman road, the Appian Way was a cloister that connected the main buildings. “I hated that bloody Appian Way,� Sandi said. “I wasn’t a ward of the state. The convent got money from the laundry, they had money from the government and money from my mother who paid for my board. “But finally in the early 1970s (the brutal nun) was replaced by a reformist nun, Mother Katherine. She unlocked the gates and unlocked the doors. “Mother Katherine saved us. “I don’t know how (the other nun) could be so cruel. I heard that she was cruel to other nuns as well, and she was finally sent away in disgrace to work in a kitchen. I hope the story is true.� The brutal nun is mentioned more than once in dispatches. In an interview Maureen Cuskelly gave to the Goodweekend (December 2013) she says she was in St Aidan’s in 1964 when she 12 years old and stayed

there until she was 17. During the brutal nun’s reign solitary confinement was common. “It was in a toilet locked from the outside,� Maureen said. “Girls came out broken-spirited. One girl wrote ‘I love Elvis Presley’ on her arm and went in for three days. When the girls came out they were gone. They were cold, isolated, scared and threatened.�

Apology for past wrongs From Page 1 “I simply wish to say that the Good Shepherd Sisters have apologised in the past to any former residents who may have unhappy memories of harsh treatment during their time with us,â€? Sr Manning said. I repeat that apology here. “We are always open to meet with and listen to any women who wish to talk with us about their experiences.â€? To contact the Sisters of the Good Shepherd go to Towards Healing on 03 5023 6790 or email towardsh@ ncable.com.au For immediate support call Lifeline 131 114. For a variety of referrals contact the Royal Commision into Child Sex Abuse, 1800 099 340. Alternatively call Open Place, 1800 779 379, the Support Service for Forgotten Australians.

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POLICE are calling on locals to help identity a man. He entered Chemist Warehouse on Mitchell Street on April 14 and allegedly placed $512.64 worth of shaving products into a blue bag. Police said the man left the store without paying for the items. A staff member approached the man outside the store and retrieved the stock. But the man left before police arrived. Police believe the man has been involved in other thefts of a similar nature in the Bendigo area. Anyone who knows the identity of this man should contact Constable Holzer on 5448 1301. A KANGAROO Flat man, aged 31,

was ths week arrested for an burglary at Metal Mosh. A large amount of property including a safe and cash were taken from the commercial business in April. The man has been bailed to appear at the Bendigo Magistrates’ Court on July 12. Police were able to recover most of the property. Senior Constable Andrew Heazelwood said security footage greatly assisted their efforts. “The main reason we were able to catch the man was through video surveillance,” he said. “It might be a small investment but we were able to return almost all property.” Senior St Heazelwood urged all businesses to consider using security measures.

WANTED: The man police want to speak to. A FLORA Hill home was damaged by fire on Tuesday afternoon. Three Country Fire Authority units were called to the house, on the corner of Somerville Street and Raymond Avenue, at 2.40pm A CFA spokesperson said the fire started in the front room but the cause was unknown. The fire was contained to the front room but smoke damage continued into the house.

No one was at home at the time of the fire. MOTORISTS are being warned that thefts from vehicles are still occurring. Acting Sergeant Mark Bell said people were still not locking their cars, and were leaving valuables plainly in sight. Acting Sgt Bell reminded motorists to look before they leave to reduce all opportunistic thefts.

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Friday, May 23, 2014 – Bendigo Weekly

‘We are not liars’

By CHRISTINE McGINN HEALTH Minister David Davis has labelled local paramedics untrustworthy Mr Davis said only half of what paramedics say about their work conditions could be trusted. “We are in the middle of a very, very tough Enterprise Bargaining Agreement negotiation, with a tough, hard-nut, leftwing union connected with Labor. That union does not necessarily want to settle this,� he said at a press conference in Bendigo this week. “There is one thing I agree with the former Health Minister Daniel Andrews on. He said in the last EBA, ‘You can only believe a certain percentage, perhaps about half, of what a paramedic in an EBA tells you’. “Much of what they have said has proved to

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be flat untrue, some of it deliberate falsehoods and, of course, there are sometimes cases that have not been managed well and Ambulance Victoria should investigate those and deal with those professionally, and they do.�

“Mr Davis is not even prepared to make the comments directly but instead hides behind the current Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews who made the comments during the last negotiations.� Mr Adie called on the

When the system fails these people we feel personally responsible Bendigo paramedic Brett Adie said Mr Davis had sunk to a new low, especially as the ambos lived and worked locally and knew all the concerns. “To question our integrity by suggesting that we are fabricating the information for our own personal gain is not only an insult, but about as low as this democratically-elected public servant could go,� Mr Adie said.

minister to release the ambulance response times, which he believes are being withheld from the public. Mr Davis accused paramedics of giving misinformation to ensure they got a higher pay rise in the EBA. “A 12 per cent pay rise with a $1,500 signon bonus, no one in retailing (or other sectors) is getting a 12 per cent pay rise. But paramedics say a

12 per cent pay rise with independent arbitration on outstanding matters is not enough,� he said. “They want a 30 per cent pay rise, more than $1 billion dollars. Extraordinary.� Mr Adie reiterated there were two separate issues; pay and ambulance resources. “The first is about the fact that we are currently the lowest-paid paramedics in Australia. Negotiations are continuing at this stage and we are hopeful this matter will be resolved soon,� he said. “The second campaign, however, is completely unrelated. This campaign is in relation to ambulance resourcing in the Bendigo area. “These are our own community, our people. So when the system fails these people we feel personally responsible.�

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the Wellsford Forest has come to be seen as a resource for firewood and timber rather than as a unique ecosystem in itself. The WFCA is hoping the State Government will add the Wellsford State Forest to the Greater Bendigo National Park, preserving it and ensuring the growth of its ecological systems. WFCA co-convenor and La Trobe Natural Resources and Education student Patrick Walters said under the current forestry regime

younger ironbarks would not be allowed to reach the age of maturity when they produce hollows. “These hollows are essential habitat of the tree goanna, sugar gliders, owls, and a variety of hollow dependent animals,� he said. As if to prove a point, as the crowd gathered around one of the ancient ironbarks, a humble tree-goanna walked out of its hollow and posed long enough for photos to be taken. – Dianne Dempsey

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THE children of the Golden Square Kindergarten celebrated the opening of their new purpose-built cubby house recently, with the help of a special guest. The building of the cubby was made possible thanks to a grant from the Kangaroo Flat and District Community Enterprise and sponsorship from major local hardware and building suppliers. The cubby took five months to complete and is built to for the children enrolled, and hoped it will also serve their children in years to come. Combining the aesthetics of natural products with the strength of premium building supplies, the cubby was built in consultation with educators so it is functional and a great place for the children to learn and play. Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters opened the cubby and spoke to the children, parents, educators and sponsors. Ms Chesters congratulated the Golden Square Kindergarten committee on complet-

PERFECT FIT: Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters opens the Golden Square Kindergarten’s cubby house. ing the project. “It’s wonderful to see Golden Square Kindergarten, local businesses and the community come together and make this project happen,� she said. “High-quality early education is critical so it’s important we as a community invest into earlylearning centres and kindergartens.�

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TWISTED: Annette Peacock, Doris Carrol, Kath Block, Kaitlin Christian and Wendy Ennor (rear) prepare for the event. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.

A twisted trivia treat A BATTLE of the minds will take place to take out a top trivia prize next Saturday. California Gully Primary School’s Twisted Trivia Night is raising funds for the school in a child-free, social event. Locals and parents are invited to book a table of eight or a seat to join in the test their skill. Plenty of prizes will be on offer throughout the night with everyone in for a chance to win $500 cash. Sportsco, True Brew, Bicknell’s Independent Sports, Manchester

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INSTEAD of a fun Contiki European adventure, local woman Hayley is in Intensive Care in Paris. A rare auto-immune disease, Goodpasture Syndrome, hit Hayley after she flew to Europe for her 21st birthday. Since April, Hayley has been heavily sedated and is supported with a breathing machine. Brother Andrew said they don’t know when she will recover but they are just taking one day at a time. “Basically the body attacks its own organs. She is struggling to breathe but her kidney’s are slowly coming good. Doctors are confident she will pull through,� he said. “We are confident she will come back home but we are not sure what she will need.� Friend Kate Hingston is pulling out all the stops for a Helping Hayley Fundraiser on Sunday afternoon. “We encourage the community to show their support for the family,� she said.

“If you can’t come down and would like to donate, it would be greatly appreciated.� A 40-inch television, A GPO food restaurant voucher, and wines are some of the winning raffle items. About 80 items will be up for grabs in the silent auction including an $800 travel voucher and personal training sessions. The event kicks off at Goldnugget Tourist Park at 293 Midland Highway, Epsom from 1pm to 4pm. Tickets cost $20 per adult with five free raffle tickets, a snack and a drink included. Children are free. Each raffle ticket can be purchased for a $1 or six for $5. Financial donations can be made to the account name AJ Summers with the BSB 063 506 and account number 1087 4485. To join the campaign visit the Helping Hayley facebook page at www.facebook.com/ groups/498254140300406/.

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Shining light By CHRISTINE McGINN

BENDIGO’S newest hotel, The Schaller Studio, officially opened its doors yesterday. In a first for regional Victoria, the Art Series Hotel Group launched its signature art inspired, 128 room boutique studio hotel. Art Series Asian Pacific Group chief executive officer Will Deague said it was a “natural fit� to bring the chain to Bendigo. “It is pretty amazing we are standing here less than five months later with the final product. It was quite an innovative way of building the hotel and will certainly get some traction with the modular way of building it,� he said. “The idea of the studio product is that the rooms are a little more compact and we make that up with the amazing ground floor and amenities we have down here. “It is such a perfect fit for us. We are excited to announce a partnership, we will be the preferred hotel

for the art gallery.� Artist Mark Schaller is the hotel’s namesake. �I am really honoured to be part of Bendigo’s cultural goldrush and I would look forward to coming here more often,� he said. Mr Schaller said the hotel has a “comfortable� atmosphere inspired by his studio and home. “Families are very important and if you are in a hospital and are not well, it’s your family who are the first there,� he said. Each room features an original Schaller artwork, with 240 pieces throughout the hotel. Gallery director Karen Quinlan said she was thrilled to be a major partner with the hotel. “I know this type of inspirational investment in our city will enhance what Bendigo is, which is a great city. I think the future is very bright,� she said. Greater Bendigo council City Futures director Stan Liacos said the hotel gave “extra shine� to the city.

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SHEER JOY: Liberals Member for Northern Victoria Amanda Millar, council City Futures director Stan Liacos, Bendigo Art Gallery director Karen Quinlan and Art Series Hotel Asian Pacific Group chief executive Will Deague watch artist Mark Schaller officially open The Schaller Studio. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.

The good food guide THE Good Guys called on local schools last week to join the food revolution. The day was all about getting children to be excited about food and cooking from scratch with the help of Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food. To help them along the way, the Good Guys, led by Danny Clapp, gave Maiden Gully Prima-

ry School a canteen refresh pack, complete with blender, juicer and sandwich press. The barbecue was fired up, and students and Greater Bendigo councillor Mark Weragoda were on hand to learn about the revolution. For ideas on how to join the Food Revolution, go to www. foodrevolutionday.com

LIFE SKILLS: Danny Clapp, Cr Mark Weragoda and Maiden Gully Primary School students Codie-Ella and Ben. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.

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In your feature article relating to St Aidan’s Orphanage (May 16) the positives known to many were neglected and overridden by the writer of your article. There are some who may have suffered, but there are many good stories that could be told and the Sisters of the Good Shepherd would draw favourable comment from these. Our family experience was one of love, care and consideration for both the elderly as well as the younger age group. Name and address supplied.

GrAhAM Clark, (Bendigo Weekly, April 17), I, like Daryl McClure, am an “avid rosalind Park fan”. I find your comments ridiculous, damned ridiculous, in fact. This certainly is 2014, not 1850, but why does that mean that usage of public space needs to change with the times? Freehold land can, but not necessarily, change with the times, but Crown land, which has been reserved for specific public recreation purposes, such as rosalind Park, the biggest majority of Bendigonians would want to continue to enjoy its intended use, not change parts of it, to be used for school bus stops, car parking, etc. What change of purpose have you got next? If you had your way, one day, we would have no recreation parks left. rosalind Park was originally created by an Act of Parliament, and as Mr McClure was a member of parliament, he knows a damned side more about it than others, and that any other purposes are illegal. Why can’t council ban car parking on Barnard Street, between View Street, and Park road, for the hour before and after school times, so it can be used for school bus stops, just because it upsets a few people? And, yes, Barnard Street is certainly a very busy street. Then, what if council banned parking along Barnard Street in peak periods, and, so, make two extra traffic lanes to carry that extra traffic, like councils in Melbourne, do? Oh boy, wouldn’t that really upset some? Bob McMahon, Bendigo

There was happiness IT was interesting to read the history of St Aidan’s (Bendigo Weekly, May 16) but that’s enough. I don’t need to read, as promised at the end of the article, about the horrendous Dickensian things that were inflicted on children in the days before the implementation of the social sciences and behaviour management theories. Why would I want to read about abuse, beatings and despair in order to feel angry, morbid and despondent for the rest of the day? Let’s keep things in perspective and visit history in the context of the times. no doubt there was abuse at St Aidan’s, as in similar institutions all around the world, but generally born of ignorance, not malice, although I don’t doubt there would have been a few power-hungry nuns who themselves were raised as worthless and unloved, who knew no better. Which brings me to my point. With our knowledge of social history, psychology, emotive and neuro development have we managed to eradicate emotional and mental problems in children and adolescents, or is there still as much abuse as ever, but manifested in a different way? Perhaps many of the children in St Aidan’s were, in fact, happy. I believe the Good Shepherd sisters did the best they could with what they had. They treated their own sisters the same as they treated the girls – scrubbed floors on hands and knees, de-gutted chickens to the point of vomiting, inflicted physical punishment on themselves as penance for their sins – yes, it was the times. I know, I was there. Christine Haddrick, Golden Square

Congratulations to Dianne for article DIAnne Dempsey is to be congratulated and thanked for her courage in investigating and revealing the systematic segregation from “good” society, deliberate humiliation, appalling neglect and cruel exploitation of several generations of Bendigo’s children and young women and girls at the hands of secular government and religious “welfare”. Ms Dempsey’s expose is timely, coinciding with the current royal Commission into Institutional Child Abuse, and this is the context within which the horror of St Aidan’s history should be considered. It is curious, then, that the

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Do we need more? IT must be acknowledged that the treatment of the girls mentioned in “The Fallen Girls” was severe, unacceptable and lacking compassion. It is also likely that such treatment occurred in other institutions

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We need our ABC BENDIGO is blessed with having one of the most competitive media markets in Australia, per capita. There aren’t too many populations of about 1000,000 in Australia that is serviced by media outlets as strong as ours. Bendigo has two strong and very competitive – both for content and advertising – newspapers. Both have won Walkley awards and numerous other industry accolades. We are served by a series of strong and competitive radio stations, commercial, public and community. They all cater, very successfully, for different parts of the city and of the market. On top of that, Bendigo’s television market is a good one. Between the locally-produced news and advertising, and the Canberra-based news bulletins, Bendigo has most of its bases covered there, too. When you throw into the mix Australia’s only internet protocol television station – Bendigo IPTV - the evidence the city is well resourced in terms of media is clear. Well-respected newspapers in Heathcote, Castlemaine, Echuca

ON TRACK: Jonathon Ridnell and Fiona Parker. and Kyneton extend that coverage, along with the radio stations, to the wider central and northern Victorian region. It is important, for the community’s sake, it stays the way it is. The recent federal budget has thrown open the possibility of cuts to regional ABC radio stations. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen. ABC Central Victoria, like most local ABC radio stations, is a vital cog in the media landscape and the local community. It gives listeners a unique,

qualified perspective you rarely get elsewhere in the community. Its news and current affairs focus during the week is second to none. Its weekend community focus is also important, and its journalists and staff are top-notch. As the local ABC station celebrates its 21st birthday today, it is important to recognise the contribution it has played to Bendigo, and the wider region it serves. It is also perhaps more important in this time of changing media markets and delivery that we have a well-funded and wellresourced stable news outlet. Cutting resources from media outlets, whatever their form, rarely results in improved service or performance. While it might make the bottom line look good, cutting journalists, producers, sub editors, photographers and even sales people more often than not results in a poorer product. A strong regional ABC, including in Bendigo, not just keeps institutions and politicians accountable, but it keeps other media outlets, and their owners, competitive, interested and focussed.

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TEN days after one of the most dramatic and more hard-line federal budgets in recent memory was handed down, and the reverberations continue. It’s a budget that’s raised as many questions as it has potential answers. Do we want to maintain one of the strongest and most vibrant economies in the world, or do we want to protect and preserve the Australian way of life that is so envied around the world? Can we have one without the other? Are the two linked? Last week this column raised the prospect of a hostile senate rejecting much of the federal budget, and Treasurer Joe Hockey has left the door open to negotiate with the bevy of minor parties and the Opposition around what needs to be done to ensure the budget’s safe passage through the senate. But equally, nervousness and uncertainty appears to be

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in the air and the government also looks a bit shell shocked at just how savage the reception to the budget has been from so many sectors of the community. There’s no doubting the conviction of the government as it looks to prosecute the case for the hard economic

the budget. People tend to remember the negative impacts of something far more readily than they do the positives, and that’s something the government is going to struggle to combat. The additional challenge for Tony Abbott and his gov-

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It’s a budget that’s raised as many questions as it has potential answers measures it wants to implement. There’s a genuine belief that some very tough decisions had to be made and that our nation will be better off as a result. Over the past 10 days or so, the government’s response has been too much about emphasising the difficult circumstances it’s trying to address rather than getting on the front foot and explaining the benefits it believes will flow from

ernment is that many of the policies they want to introduce will have an impact that goes way beyond the next election, and the one after that. And budget responses are usually dominated by people’s reactions to their own circumstances, not what may or may not be deemed to be in the national interest. twitter@peterkennedy23 pk@bendigoweekly.com.au

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Marist College Bendigo TRANSITION DAY at MAIDEN GULLY for students starting Year 7 in 2015

Friday 6 June

9.30am - 2.30pm

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1 in 3 Australians will need blood yet only 1 in 30 donates.

Current Grade 6 students are invited to come and experience a day as a secondary student at Marist College Bendigo.

Bendigo Blood Donor Centre 6-8 High Street Call 13 95 96 or visit donateblood.com.au

Join our learning community for a day of exploration & celebration

To register for the day or make enrolment enquiries contact: Mrs Trish Martin, College Registrar 5449 3466; tmartin@ccb.vic.edu.au ENROLMENTS FOR YEAR 7, 2015 CLOSE ON FRIDAY 27 JUNE 2014

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UDREY Hepburn had it right. Someone posted a quote of hers on facebook recently. “I don’t want to be alone, I want to be left alone.” That really rings true with me, I am quite happy to be working at Bendigo Weekly towers during the day, but when I go home and choose to be alone I want to stay alone. Solitude is not a crime and if it’s by choice it should be encouraged. I really enjoy those rare few hours of doing what I choose without the input of others. I was halfway through a stint of this the other day and the phone rang. Like most folk I thought I had better answer it, and heard the ominous crackle of an overseas call centre. The kind lady said she was calling from Microsoft and she’d like to fix my computer operating system for me as she had discovered a problem. That was very clever of her as she was not in the room, but even more clever was the fact I had an Apple iMac which uses a different system.

I really don’t think I would have been fooled, but what a dirty trick to play on someone. Who knows what she was planning, but I am sure it wasn’t to my benefit. What’s more, she wrecked my special quiet time and I was fuming. I tried to ease my way back into the peace bliss but the moment was gone and I gave up. I headed out into the yard and hopped on the tractor to move some earth. Good noisy work, and I wore my ear defenders. Makes sense really. I came back with a pile of wood and prepared to set

about it with the chainsaw. I carefully removed my tractor ear defenders and put on my you-beaut combined ear defenders and face guard. It made the sound of the chainsaw a mere whisper and I spent 20 minutes or so hacking into some mighty red gum logs. Good for the muscles and the soul. I needed some block splitting done, so bashed away with the tool, left my faceguard and ear defenders/ faceguard on for that too. It’s not a good idea to let the woodchips slice through your eye.

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All of this manly-farm stuff tired me out just in time for the return from work of the long-suffering Mrs Kendall. She did not look too happy, and launched into a tirade about something which had happened during her day. I barely heard it at first due to the protective gear I was wearing, and then realised the answer to my search for inner peace. I could wear my ear defenders around the home, or better still buy some delicate ear plugs. Peace on demand. I think it will catch on. Twitter@stevekendall1

dear dotty... Dear Dotty, I am terribly overloaded at work. It doesn’t matter how fast I go, or if I stay back I can’t get on top of the jobs. I have tried to tell my manager that I am over worked but he says that if I can’t get the work done then I must have a problem, and they will have to review my position. Every day when I go to work I feel sick in the stomach and I can’t sleep at night. I have even taken to drinking to help me get to sleep. I feel shaky and depressed. What can I do? Jason, Strathdale Dear Jason, This may not be much consolation for you but I don’t think you are the only person in this position. The eight-hour day may have been brought in 160 years ago but I think we have gone backwards since then. The trouble happens when everyone in the workplace colludes in working the long hours. Once this happens, management has set up a culture where long hours are considered the norm. The implication is that if you can’t get the job done, then the problem is with you, and not management overloading you. It’s a

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pretty sneaky number but I have heard a lot of people complaining about this issue from a variety of workplaces. The answer lies where it was found, back in 1856, when they first brought in the eight-hour day – workers uniting. Unionism almost sounds like a dirty word these days but unless you and your colleagues stand together, management will continue to take advantage of you as individuals. Other solutions are taking your sick leave and having a think about whether it is possible to find a position elsewhere, maybe working for another company for less money; perhaps retraining. Another possibility is ringing up Beyond Blue. Jeff Kennett, the man responsible for causing so much misery during his time as Premier of Victoria, is now a strong advocate of healthy work places. Beyond Blue, his passion, maybe able to offer you solutions. www. beyondblue.org.au Twitter: @DearDotty

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OOBORAC’S McIvor Farm Foods has been named national finalist in the ABC delicious Produce Awards. The farm’s old breed Berkshire pork went snout-to-snout with not only pork but beef, lamb, quail and eggs from across Australia in the From-the-Paddock category. The annual awards celebrate growers and producers who are committed to quality, sustainability and innovation resulting in products full of flavour. A record number of nominees first provided a written submission detailing their production methods, philosophy and commitment to sustainable farming. Successful entrants were then invited to provide product for a statewide tasting to further narrow the field. A panel of industry heavy weights including Maggie Beer, Shannon Bennett and Alla WolfTasker will now spend two-days behind locked doors tasting the produce. The winners will be announced at a gala event in

Sydney on July 14. McIvor Farm Foods Pork is the result of Jason and Belinda Hagan’s combined passion for natural, ethical and responsible farming. The third generation of Hagans to farm among the granite boulders and rolling fields of Tooborac, they have created a true free-range system. The pigs are essential in the regeneration and environmental health of the farm simply by going about their piggy business. “Judging this year has really focused on provenance and the environmental impact of the products, as well as their longterm sustainability� judge Alex Herbert said. Belinda believes it is their dedication to environmental that makes their pork taste so good. “We strive for best practice in land management and animal welfare and we were chuffed to have our efforts recognised in 2012 when we were named The Weekly Times Farm Magazine Farmer of the Year,� she said. “It makes sense that premium

farming practices translate into premium products. “I think this is true for many of the other finalists like Warialda Belted Galloway Beef or pork producers Bundarra Berkshires and Greenvale Farm. “It is such an honour for our pork and ham to be named alongside these Victorian producers who we admire and who share a similar philosophy and passion.� The Hagans believe customers are an essential part of an holistic farming system and they love sharing their knowledge and philosophy at farmers’ markets and at their farm-gate shop. They regularly open McIvor Farm for public and industry tours, workshops and hands-on experiences. In June they are inviting people to spend a day on the farm to plant a pig-food tree forest before enjoying a porky lunch in the paddock. For more information about McIvor Farm Foods product availability, tours and workshops visit www.mcivorfarmfoods.com.au.

HEN I first met my husband, Peter, he was living the bachelor life in the thriving metropolis of Holbrook. It was there I was introduced to a food innovation I had never come across before – the take-home meal from the pub. By the time I made it to Holbrook of a Friday night during footy season, there would usually be a couple of plates in Pete’s sink from “the middle hotel�. I was mystified by this initially. One or two nights a week, often after football committee – and a quick three or four schooners – Pete would grab a “take away meal� from the pub and head home on his bike balancing a plate with the roast of the day or a parmy. The plates would then be returned Saturday morning as we collected the eskies for the footy club from “the middle� and put on a couple of bets. There’s been a couple of occasions recently when I wished that local Bendigo eateries would adopt the same concept. The first meal on my wish list is the Duck Liver Parfait which is my favourite item on the current menu at Masons. It is a light, creamy parfait served in a little glass jar with little pieces of grilled sourdough bread, wafers and squares of quince paste. Remus, my son, also pointed out that it tastes just like the “meat� bit in Heston Blumenthall’s famous meat fruit dish. I did suggest to Sonia from Masons that they could sell it as a take-away

Culinary questions with Jody and Brent Loam of the Willow Room, Heathcote Q. What are some tips for soft boiling eggs? A. I find the best way to boil any degree of egg is to follow the same procedures every time. A lot of recipes won’t say if the eggs were at room temperature to begin with or straight from the fridge, also eggs have different weights which will change the cooking time. Test out your own technique and write down the procedure and your eggs will always

be the way you like them. Use a large pot with lots of water so the water continues to boil after the eggs are put in. Q. What’s the best way to cook a lamb shoulder? A. Shoulders of meat are sometimes tricky to cook as the bone makes it hard to carve. I think the best way to cook a shoulder of lamb is to slow roast the shoulder for a long time on a low temperature

until the meat is soft and falling off the bone. Also, you can ask your butcher to remove the bone and butterfly the shoulder to be cooked on a BBQ. This is great served with flat bread and a Greek salad. Q. How do you make a sour dough starter? A. To make sour dough bread you first need a starter or ‘levain’ as it’s called. If you are lucky enough to know someone who already has a live

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dish. Sonia wasn’t convinced but I still dream of being able to pick up a glass jar on the way home. The other place prompting me to dream of being able to pick up a plate and take it home is the Brougham Arms. Between Easter and Anzac Day the Broughie underwent a major spruce up, so now the dĂŠcor matches the standard of Greg’s meals. The downside for us loyal locals who have just been popping into the local for meals is on most nights you now have to book. On nights when the Broughie is packed out, I would love to be able to pick up a takeaway version of Greg’s “The Messâ€? dessert. The honeycomb/ ice-cream/salted-caramel popcorn would go down a treat on the couch – if I can manage to eat while catching up on Game of Thrones.

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ULLING up on stage in a green machine, Bliss N Eso took the crowd on a roller-coaster all-stops set. Crowds hailed the Australian duo MC Bliss and MC Eso as they belted out lyrics from their #1 ARIA album, Circus Under the Stars, and old favourite album, Flying Colours. The Sydney-sider’s largest Australian regional tour got underway at the Bendigo Showgrounds, with subtle political messages written into the lyrics. With arms in the air, the crowd jumped to

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what’s on... Friday to Sunday, May 23 to 25. Annual “Autumn” Weekend: Ex-army chaplain Andrew Grills will speak at the 33rd “Autumn” Weekend. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 14 Keck Street in Flora Hill. A couple will discuss their agricultural research and development in Mondulkiri and two couples who will work in Democratic Republic of the Congo and in South-East Asia. Everyone is welcome. Details: 5443 3482. Prospecting and Miners Association of Victoria in Bendigo: 10am. Meet and greet members to help get organisation up and running. Runs all weekend, at Notley Camping ground in

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chart favourite, House of Dreams. The lads crowd surfed, riding on inflatable boats, before finishing the hour-and-a-half set back on stage with a double encore. A final group selfie and a quick “Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, oi, oi, oi” chant ended the night. Seth Sentry, Horrorshow, Ceekay Jones and a local act also teamed up to support their lads on their Australian tour. For more regional dates check out www. blissneso.com/. – Christine McGinn

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Greater Bendigo National Park. The camping ground accessed via Nuggety Road, off NeilboroughEaglehawk Road. Details: 0408 314 665. Friday, May 23 Nara Dreaming Exhibition: launch 6.30pm. Bill’s Shed 1023, Calder Alt Highway, Lockwood. Exhibition runs until June 1. Details: 0418 579501 or www. naradreaming.com.au. Saturday, May 24 Come & Try Croquet. Eaglehawk Croquet Club invites you 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 or eaglehawkcroquet@gmail.com. Community Harvest Celebration: 5pm to 6.30pm. St Clement’s Anglican Church in Huntly. Sausage sizzle and children’s activities followed by a brief church service of Thanksgiving. Monday, May 26 Laanecoorie’s Biggest Morning Tea: 10.30am. Laanecoorie Mechanic’s Hall in Main Road. Entry $5. Each person receives a gift and morning tea. Goods and services auction, a raffle, home made cakes and other items. Locals asked to wear purple to match the purple theme.

This year Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove comes to Hisense Arena from the 3rd-7th July and will take audiences on a magical journey spanning 50 years of Disney animated film. From the inaugural Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, to the 50th film – Tangled, this ice skating extravaganza commemorates the legacy of Disney films with an all-new medley of Disney tales that will captivate audiences. Get lost with Rapunzel and Flynn and enter the worlds of your other favourite Disney princesses Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle,

Tuesday, May 27 Christ Church Ladies’ Guild is holding a Musical Coffee Party: 10.00am.Christ Church Hall, Strickland Road, East Bendigo. Entry is $5.00. Lucky door prizes and trading table. All welcome. Thursday, May 29 Bendigo Regional Genealogical Society’s next meeting: 7.30pm. Uniting Church Hall, Church Street in Kangaroo Flat. Huntly and District Historical Society’s Esma Turner will speak about new Bendigo to Murray River Railway book. Old Time Dance: 8pm to 11pm. Entry $5. Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Hall, Darling St. Details: 5442 1815.

and Snow White. Set sail with Peter Pan, the always playful Tinker Bell and the cunning Captain Hook and his crew as they head on an adventure beyond Never Land! Trek through the wilderness and wildlife of Africa with Simba, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon as they discover the true meaning of the ‘Circle of Life.’ Embark on a mischievous ride with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear from Disney Pixar’s Toy Story and explore the mystical and marvelous Wonderland with Alice and the Mad Hatter. Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove will take Australian audiences on the journey of a lifetime. A gem for every generation.

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classic tracks, Eye of the storm, Happy in my hood before DJ Izm took front stage. DJ Izm played from inside the opened electric green vehicle, even scratching the decks to blend Lorde’s song Royal. The dynamic trio elevated the crowd, playing Sunshine, Reflections before a politically-laiden track, The Sea is Rising. Ceekay Jones took control of the set, mixing it up with DJ Izm in a killer crowd pleaser. Bliss N Eso sampled tracks off their latest album, and returned to the past with former

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RAFTING memories of his childhood, Shelbourne resident Alan Boromeo will exhibit his life in colour. Transforming obsolete objects into meaningful works, Mr Boromeo delivers his vibrant tonal art in unused forms or sculptures. “Usually it adds value and gives new meaning to something that is tired and obsolete. I paint images from my childhood recollections of growing up in Bendigo,” he said. Mr Boromeo said the greatest accolade is having his work make people feel happy. “This is a very comfortable exhibition, I am sort of shy in that regard. I love the affect the exhibition has on people, it isn’t stuffy, it is a beautiful warm environment,” he said. Mr Boromeo has depicted Bendigo on the sides of a 1976 Mercedes, illustrating rabbiting at Big Hill, the Chinese dragon on Pall Mall and steam trains running in the region. This eclectic piece of artwork is up for sale, a tangible memory of Bendigo’s vibrant history. He is one of many talented artists exhibiting their works at the Nara Dreaming Exhibition which launches tonight at 6.30pm. Visual and performing Central Victorian

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NEW MEANING: Obsolete objects transformed.

artists will also exhibit their works at the Nara Dreaming Exhibition. Showcasing paintings, photography, sculptures and other works, the exhibition runs until June 1. Annual exhibitors and artists Robyn Davis, Trina Dalton-Oodges, Bill Whitbread, Anne Conway and Georgina Jackson will also showcase their works. Bendigo artists Jan Harvey, Pauline Robinson, Richard Kloester and Fiona Black will also

have works on display. The exhibition runs alongside Reconciliation Week. Entry is by gold-coin donation and all commission from sales will be given to the New Horizons Welfare Services. Mr Boromeo has also donated a framed print to be raffled with all proceeds going to NHWS. “Bill’s Shed” is on Avisford, at 1023 Calder Alternative Highway, Lockwood.

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HE new Bendigo library is excited to be hosting a visit from popular children’s author Andy Griffiths as part of the State Library of Victoria’s High Road to Reading Program. Griffiths is one of Australia’s most popular and well-loved children’s authors. He has written more than 25 books, including short stories, comic novels, nonsense verse, picture books, plays and a creative writing guide for students and teachers. Andy is best known for the JUST! books, The Day My Bum Went Psycho and The Treehouse series. Greater Bendigo council Children’s and Family Services manager Tammy Higgs said the initial response to Griffith’s visit has been remarkable “We were very excited to hear Andy was visiting us as part of the High Road to Reading Program and thought we may need a bigger venue to host the event,” she said. “I was slightly anxious about filling the Town Hall, but within two days all 300 released tickets were booked which shows Andy is as popular as ever. “For those who missed out, don’t despair there are still a few tickets up for grabs. To win an opportunity to see Andy Griffiths in action email Bendigo library at bendigo@ncgrl.vic.gov.au and tell them in 50 words or less what is your favourite Andy Griffiths book and why. Entries accepted until May 30 with winners announced on June 3. Andy Griffiths will be visiting on Friday, June 13 between 6pm and 7pm at the Bendigo Town Hall.

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DID YOU HEAR A ROAR? A STOMP? THE DINOSAURS ARE COMING! We are pleased to announce that Dinosaur Adventures, the Number 1 Attraction at this years Sydney Royal Easter Show is set to open in Melbourne. These life-size creatures will be taking over Caulfield Racecourse this June and July.

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Greg installs reverse sensors, can prepare your car for sale and give your vehicle a buff and polish to bring any faded or dull paint work back to life. “We specialise in late model cars and have access to all the latest colour formulas,� Greg said. “I’ve had private customers for 17 years, and most of my business is word of mouth. Greg operates out of the Touch Up Guys van, making the service completely mobile. With backing from the biggest franchise in the industry in Australia, you know you are in expert hands and being locally owned by Greg and Sue, can be assured you will receive friendly and personal customer service. Call Greg from the Touch Up Guys on 0418 510 531 or visit the website at www. touchupguys.com.au for more information.

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T the end of my article last week I mentioned how Chinese brick makers had their timber stack destroyed through what was believed to be deliberate arson. This act of incendiarism took place at approximately 1.30am on the morning of September 18, 1859. The alarm bell was rung at the Number One Fire Brigade Depot. The glow in the sky of the fire from central Bendigo appeared as though it was close to the first White Hill. The volunteers of the fire brigade quickly mustered and from the depot had to pull the Neptune Engine to the fire – there had been no horse at hand at the time of the Neptune’s call out. You may wonder what the Neptune Engine was really like. Our accompanying photograph shows the same engine, two years after the above date. The picture was taken outside the Number One Fire Depot which was located off Pall Mall, not far from the old police station. Hand power was used to pump the water through heavy leather hoses by means of the Neptune Engine and with continuous pumping, a stream of water could be sent a considerable dis-

tance, thus helping to quell the flames. Brigade members were surprised to find after they had passed the Tyson’s Reef Mine off Thunder Street that it was an immense stack of wood which was burning. The fire, it was clear, had started at one end of the stack, and the prevailing wind had carried it along rapidly. As the fire had burnt for sometime before the brigade had arrived, there was not much that could be done to save the last remnants of this once immense wood stack. Soon the other engine of the brigade was on the scene, it had been appropriately named the Cataract. To whom, had the stack of wood belonged? Chinese brick makers, A’fok and Fok Sing and company, was the enterprise which had just lost this important element. The location of the A’fok, Fok Sing brick works and kiln was on the south side of what today is Thunder Street, immediately west of the railway line. A report at the time mentioned the locality was not far from the new Joss House and the Ironbark Chinese Camp. A stack of wood of the size that had been

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accumulated had been already more than six weeks in the making, with new cart loads of wood arriving at regular intervals to increase the size of the stack even further. A’fok and Fok Sing had leased the land on which their brick-making factory had been established from the government. Suspicions as to the cause of the fire was centered on eyewitness accounts from some Chinese of the Ironbark Camp having seen some Caucasians riding away rapidly on horseback soon after the fire had become visible. The loss of the wood stack was to be a considerable setback financially, as well as in time, for the brick makers. There was significant

empathy in the community towards these enterprising Chinese, the fact that they were willing to invest capital and expertise in making the style of bricks which were common in southern China. Expertise of the Chinese in ceramics and brick manufacturing was known to the wider populace. Many who knew of the A’fok, Fok Sing enterprise, realised their impending product would be of a superior quality than the bricks being produced locally. Most of the local brick manufacturers had concentrated their efforts along the Back Creek, the Havlin Street area and also McIvor Road, near the skate park. There was also a brick

kiln at what is now Larritt Street, again not far from the Back Creek. Through the Government Gazette in early October, 1859, only two weeks after the burning of the wood stack, the Victorian Government offered a £50 reward for information which would lead to the apprehension and conviction of the culprits responsible of this dastardly deed. The Chinese amongst themselves offered a further £20 reward. Despite this substantial reward no information was forthcoming, there was a wall of silence. Undeterred, the Chinese entrepreneurs continued to complete their kiln and get it into production.

IKE many other pivotal events in Australian history, Bendigo played a role in the ill-fated Bourke and Wills expedition of the early 1860s. It would seem that what caught the imagination of the town was not so much the explorers themselves, as the two dozen or so camels that formed the mainstay of the expedition. The expedition passed close by Bendigo on its way north, camping at what is now Barnadown. The explorers were keen to keep a low profile to avoid gawkers and tourists, but this didn’t stop the intrepid residents of Sandhurst. Hundreds of riders ranged through the district, setting off in all sorts of directions, desperate to catch sight of the camels. When the party was finally tracked down, descriptions dwelt in obsessive detail on the camels, with hundreds of onlookers farewelling the dromedaries and their human companions as they headed north. Legend has it that one of the camels is buried out at Barnadown, and certainly one of the surviving camels was in Bendigo in 1865. Like so much about that tragic journey, the fate of the Barnadown camel remains a mystery. – Peter Thompson

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Services Offered Builds pizza ovens, letter boxes, houses & more. Phone 0497 112 867

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

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

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

CAR REMOVALS. Ph 0402 775 329

CLEANING & CARPET

LAWN Mowing - Edges trimmed, grass removed Handyman Repairs, Rubbish Removal, Ride on Mowing also available. $30 p/hour Ph Tony 0412 824 690 Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping

$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

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

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

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

Services Include

Reasonable Rates 7 days Extended hours Ph Shaun 0400 811 880

CONCRETER

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

Driveways Paths etc Free Quotes

Ph. 0428 381 925 CONCRETER Driveways, paths, shed floors, spray on patterns, free quotes, no job too small. Ph 0408 204 114

ELECTRICIAN All types of work. Free quotes Wiegard Electrical. Ph 0419 367 071.

HANDYMAN SERVICE Lawns, odd jobs, Tip runs. Walk behind slashing. If I can do it, I will. Phone Ash

0427 096 404 Worksafe Prov #HO7451

HANDYMAN

Tradesman skills Pride in the job Small jobs welcome Ph. Robert 5443 6614

HOUSEWORK

and Ironing Duties. Phone 0434 795 733

JUNK & SCRAP REMOVAL Ph 0423 694 930

LANDSCAPER

12 years experience. Paving, stone work, brickwork, retaining walls Small jobs welcomed. Phone Jason 0419 538 237

Classifieds 1300 558 385

Nathan: 0407 972 717 bendigotemptech@hotmail.com Servicing all of Central Victoria • Pensioner discounts avail. Registered Licence No. 47315

ANTENNAS

TV Tuning from $40 • Digital TV’s, Set Top Boxes & Aerials • Satellite & Computer Setups • Home Theatre, wall mount • DVD, Recorders & Foxtel • Installed & explained

Phone Ron on 5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

PJ TAYLOR

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

0448 713 499

PLASTER

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

POST HOLES

Millers Holes Mobile 0418 510 217. Heating & Cooling. Supply and installation. Electrical and plumbing. Free quotes. Ph 0419 367 071. TREADMILL REPAIRS Servicing all models Full service Available Also repairs to ellipticals, exercise bikes & rowers. Pro-Fit Bendigo 24 Years Experience. Fast, Prompt Service PH 0408 539 134

WINDOW CLEANING 10% Disc May/June. David Rance Cleaning 0422 869 255 5441 3229

CITY TO BUSH For all your Gardening needs. Lawn Mowing, Mulching, Weeding, Wicking vegie beds, Gutter, Window, House Washing + Much more! Ph 0498 699 608

BIN HIRE

7,*(5

KITCHEN, BATHROOMS

• Locally owned & operated

Bricklaying Sick of waiting for a brickie? Over 10 Years Experience Free Quotes Ph. Nathan 54354106

or 0407 507 841

GAHAN BRICKLAYING Over 30 years experience

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

Alan 0418 370 917 Craig 0458 438 930

Call Matt 0418 392 559 BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING • Sites Cleared & Levelled • Trenching & Drainage • Pools & Postholes • Weed Spraying • Boom & Handgun • Gorse & Blackberry • Vegetation Removal

PH 0417 511 159

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

BLINDS & CURTAINS

Southern Cross Blinds & Awnings

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

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

BIN HIRE

TipSkip

Skip Bin Hire

• Loading available

BRICKLAYERS

• New Kitchens • Bathroom Renovations • Warehouse direct Bathroom products

• Domestic • Competitive rates

Phone 0413 183 836

& PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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• Commercial

• Onsite or Offsite services • 15 Yrs experience • Registered BAS Agent • Friendly & Reliable no 86535006 • From Data entry to BAS

LITTLE RIPPER Digger Service

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

Rubbish removal made easy and affordable. It couldn’t be any easier! For more information contact

048 TIP SKIP

www.tipskip.com.au

Phone: 03 5439 3504 Mobile: 0409 968 977 BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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

Call Fred red 0 0429 429 4 434 34 405 BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

1.5 TONNE MINI EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE

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

GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N

0418 508 993

Licenced drainer 31741

To advertise in this section please call

Ph: Glenn or Donna

5446 7163 or 0418 510 074

1300 558 385

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

SJK EXCAVATIONS Commercial, Industrial and Domestic Earthworks w • Post Holes • 5 ton • Trenching excavator • Driveways with post hole • Site Cuts attachment • Posi Track • Site clean ups bobcat • Free Quotes

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

sherlocksoilworks@hotmail.com COM PET RATE ITIVE S

matthewsefton33@gmail.com

5446 1422

Services Offered

Bookkeeping Solutions

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

• Fencing

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Its as easy as 123

EARTH MOVING

• Renovations

• Painting

BOOKKEEPING

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

• Holes Patched

SPLIT SYSTEMS

CONCRETER

AIR CONDITIONING

PLASTERER

COMPUTER SICK?

In Home

TempTech

Spraying (Roundup)

Skilled Handyman

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Gas heaters should be serviced yearly to keep them running SAFELY & EFFICIENTLY So, for peace of mind this winter call

$35 per hr / $30 pen (inc. take away clippings).

Cleaning, Steam clean or Dry clean $50 first room, $10 per room after that Ph 0439 374 389 Receipt & ABN supplied Slow start up? Internet buggy? Kids killed the computer again? On site tune up for that troublesome computer. Ph. 0415 036 568 Pensioner Disc. Avail.

AIR CONDITIONING

ABN: 62 094 744 216

A. FRANCIS BRICKLAYING

• 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 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

NO OBLIGATION QUOTES PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Ph: 0438 246 065

E: jd.bobcat.services@gmail.com

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Bobcat & Tipper Hire Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

200 - 600mm diameter

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

Call Ron 0438 569 385

TRADIES To advertise in this section please call

1300 558 385

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Services Offered BUILDERS

CONCRETING

LEON BEATTY 0415 503 875 BUILDERS

thebeattles@bigpond.com

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

Ti Timber b Fl Floors

FURNITURE REMOVALISTS

Cave’s Concreting

FURNITURE REMOVALS & STORAGE

0409 173 754 Peter

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

Your Local Removalist Interstate Backload Specialist

Decks

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

Pergolas Stairs Registered Builder

DB-U38390

NEED A CARPENTER? CALL DISTINCTIVE CARPENTRY

Renovations inc bathrooms Pergolas Carports Deckings

matthewsefton33@gmail.com

LANDSCAPING

PATHS, DRIVEWAYS, SHEDS HOUSE SLABS - PHONE FRANK

PH 0417 377 957

The one way to move is Allways! Allways the best move! Website: www.allwaysremovals.com.au Phone or SMS 0447 533 678 - 7 Days GARDEN SERVICES

CONCRETE PIPING

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

DBL 1130

www.distinctivecarpentry.com.au

Matt Sefton 0418 392 559 CARPET / RUGS

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

Paul 0429 462 057 Over 25 years of trade qualified experience

mgbricklayingandlandscaping.com PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman

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

PH: 0418 822 911

LOCK & KEY

FREE QUOTES, 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678

Rug Addiction 129 High Street Kangaroo Flat 03 5447 0433

CLEANING SERVICES

KAIRNS CLEANING G SERVICE DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL CIAL CLEANING

Upholstery and Carpet Dry Cleaning Window Cleaning Free Quotes Pensioners Discount FULLY INSURED - OVER 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE

SHANE KAIRNS 0435 768 042 EMAIL: shanekairns@y7mail.com

ELECTRICIANS

Geoff Williams Electrical Installations

Over 40 Years Service

REC 4085

Left over Carpet? Make useful Mats! Local Overlocking Service

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

Phone: 0417 329 802 ELECTRICIANS

• Domestic & Commercial cleaning • Gardening • Home Care

1300 459 808 www.mrtinhomesolutions.com

COMPUTERS

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

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

COMPUTERS Computer & IT Problems?

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman

Mowing and Maintenance

0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821

• 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:

ELECTRICIAN

DARELLY ELECTRICAL D SERVICING BENDIGO & DISTRICT SE REC 14361

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

CALL STEVE 0408 928 763

www.techeadit.com.au | steve@techeadit.com.au

Pete’s

Big or small we fix it all!

0422 660 912 Pensioner discounts available. HANDYMAN SERVICES

Residential and Rental Property Smoke Alarm Servicing & Installation $15 Site / Compliance Fee $11 per Smoke Alarm (includes batteries)

(Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

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

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

MIDLAND PAINTING & DECORATING

• Painting & Wallpapering • Domestic & Commercial • No Job too small

E: robrunnalls@live.com.au

darelly@netspace.net.au/www.darellyelectrical.com

PROTECTING YOUR HOME AND FAMILY

ARE YOU RENOVATING?

ROB: 0418 718 881

Darren Liersch: 0409 077 600 FIRE & SMOKE ALARMS

MOBILE BATHROOMS MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE

GREG SMITH

• Handymen • Cleaning • Builder • Floors • • Carpenters • Glazier • Fencing • Plastering • • Painters • Bathroom & Kitchen Reno’s • • Granite Benchtops • 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

LANDSCAPING

TRIPPA’S PAINTING SERVICE

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

Phone Trippa 0427 241 958

www.firealarmessentials.com.au

Sandhurst Painting and Decorating

Ph: 0458 342 221 FURNITURE REMOVALISTS

Onsite Computer Services for Home and Business • Repairs • Upgrades • Virus removal • Networking & WiFi • Screen replacementt • Web design • Same day support

We do it all

GARDEN SERVICES

COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DOMESTIC COMMERC IN HOME SOLUTIONS

Landscape Design & Construction Garden Maintenance - Weeding - Hedges Gutters Cleaned - Mulching Lawns - Instant and Synthetic Paving - Retaining Walls

REMOVALS Moving Central Victoria • Local/Interstate • QLD/NSW Regularly • Pre-Pack • House Cleaning • Storage No job too big or small Free Boxes (conditions apply) Phone: 5435 3148 or 0407 349 372 stevenlacey5@bigpond.com

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

Specialising in Landscape construction Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937

35 years experience Prompt efficient service at reasonable rates Quotation gladly given

Call Phill Hutchings on

0417 057 010

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Services Offered PAINTERS / DECORATORS

PEST CONTROL

STORAGE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

2 CHILDREN'S guitars, $50 each Ph 0407 929 576

BSE school jumper, sz M, $15 Ph 0429 020 667

ADVANCE metal lathe for hobby & model use GC $750 ono Phone 5439 3711

PAINTING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • Decks • Pergolas • Fences • Home Renovations • Driveways• Epoxy Floors • Home Maintenance • Factories • Spray Painting • Internal & External • Roof Restoration • Many more services available

AGAPANTHUS 8 inch pots, $2 each. Ph 5448 4792

10 SIZES FROM $20 PER WEEK

Formally “Spider Sprayers”

Free Use of Courtesy Trailer 7 Days Access & On-Site Electronic Surveillance Security

Call for a FREE no obligation quote

P. 0419 114 163

5448 4499

• DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

PLUMBERS

PICK UP / DELIVERY

Don Andrea Plumbing

Get me and the ttruck

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

WE PICK UP AND DELIVER YOUR THINGS

Lic#23529

Full safety checks • carbon monoxide tests

SUBDIVISION

SUBDIVIDE NOW!

from $30

Phone 0408 506 159

Get your heater serviced before Winter

BENDIGO 87-89 MIDLAND HWY www.centrestateselfstorage.com

CHRIS THORNTON 0490 370 558

find me on facebook

www.littlegreentruck.com.au www.littlegreentruck.

ONE STOP SHOP

We Design, Construct & Manage your entire Project from start to finish.

Town Planning Engineering

KARIM 0435 147 045

ROOFING

SUPERIOR

Ph: 0418 547 796

Lic#37911

NSTO

D

NE

• Fast Response to urgent repairs U • 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

PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

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

ROOFING

& MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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

License No. 32710

544 33 999 4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

PLUMBERS

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall Master Plumber

No

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

Lic#100122

classifieds @bendigoweekly .com.au

ART deco mirror $70 Ph 0407 929 576 AWA fisk radiolette, brown bakelite, GC, (runs) $800 ono. Ph 5439 3711 AZTEC basket ball uniform sz M $30 Ph 0429 020 667

BARK CHIPS

Buy direct at special price.Beautify your garden, enrich your soil - make into compost, control weeds, get those worms working. All good for plant life. $140 per 5mtr Del Bendigo. Ph 0417 545 193

We load for you! No job too small or too big

Green Waste Green Waste Special

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

0423 402 474 STONE MASONS

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

JUDD’S TREE LOPPING Phone Brian on

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

BASS guitar, Fender copy, mint condition, $320. Ph 0412 712 046

BATHROOM Vanity, Kauri pine, marble top, complete with plumbing. $350 Ph 0427 544 755

Additional Inscription

& Restoration Servicing Metropolitan

& Country Areas

We come to you, and give a free Quote Lou Nicolazzo 0400 076 736

Fax 03) 5783 4623 E: lrmemorials@gmail.com www.lrmemorials.com

Classifieds 1300 558 385

PLUMBERS To advertise in this section please call

1300 558 385

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

COFFEE machine, DeLonghi Magnifica, 2 years old, EC, $500. Ph 0438 395 091

C O M P R E S S O R S collectable (x3) $30 lot Ph 5443 0061

CORNER wall unit, 3pce, black wood, GC $60 Ph 0417 461 257

COX Ride-on Mower, Briggs & Stratton, Intek 15HP motor, 32" cut, VGC $1650 Ph 0428 378 432

DESK adjustable height from 0.6 - 0.75m via electric motor. Benchtop 1.5 x 1.8m $350 Ph 0427 544 755

DINING/kitchen setting 1800 x 900 solid pine table, 6 chairs, + 3 matching barstools EC $300 Ph 0428 510 118

BBQ 4 ring gas, on trolley, w/benches and cover $60 Ph 0417 352 909 BEACHCOMER canvas tent, made by sunshine leisure, 12ft x 12ft EC $480 Ph 5446 3528

BIKE carrier, holds 3 bikes $20 Ph 0417 231 516 BIKE Components, shimano set, RST shocks $90 Ph 0429 964 481 BIKE, Mountain $40 Ph 0417 231 516 BRICKS, new, various colours, large quantity 50c EA Ph 0432 373 808

TREE LOPPING

DINING setting with 8 chairs, table size 2500mm x 1200mm. 4 y.o, VGC, Very sturdy, solid timber. Well worth to have a look! $395 ONO Ph 5447 7996

DINING table (hard wood), 1mWx2.1L, in GC, with side table 3-dr $400. Ph 0423 205 399

DINING table, teak, expandable, to sit 14, 6 covered chairs, $220 Ph 0439 729 542

DOLLSHOUSE large pine, suit barbie, GC $70 Phone 0408 101 928

DRIED floral stems, earthy tones $5 lot Ph 0408 101 928

DRUM Kit 7piece Yamaha Pro, all you want, all you need. Must Go $1400 Neg Ph 0413 032 952

SMITHS

ESKY, large cool panel, GC $85 Ph 0417 461 257

Tree Maintenance • Stump Mulching • Travel Tower • Tree Pruning and Stump Grinding• Tip Truck & Woodchipper • Free Quotes Within 100km Radius of Bendigo • Pensioner Discount • Fully Insured • 30 Years Experience (no job too BIG or SMALL for the Smith Family team)

EXERCISE machine, York, $50, Ph 0428 568 825

Quality tree and Stump Removal Serving in New and Old Memorials

COFFEE Table, glass top, timber tripod base. W: 1.2M Paid $800 Sell $300 Ph 0427 544 755

BASKETBALL Ring & Backboard, adj height, w /pole $60 0417 352 909

TREE LOPPING

TREE REMOVAL & MAINTENANCE

7 Days a Week A friendly, reliable, local plumbing team fully qualified in all aspects of plumbing

1300 558 385

CCB x3 boys grey school pants, sz 16, $40 the lot Ph 0477 457 926

ALADDIN mantle lamp, white with chrome base, original newspaper advertisement, $350. Ph 5443 2525

BED 4 poster, Queen size, $300 Ph 0427 544 755

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting Pty. Ltd.

Price includes colour, scanning of images and clip art etc.

0438 632 219

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Local Classifieds $7.25 per cm/col

EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING 5446 7751

Bendigo Weekly DISPLAY ADS

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

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

Surveying Construction

CARPET, autumn tone, axminster, x3 rooms, plus passage. $300. Phone 0438 595 319

David Smith 0427 506 160 Bendigo Weekly is published by Bendigo Publishing Pty Ltd, ACN 078 731 852, registered office 61 Bull Street Bendigo. Printed by Newsprinters, Shepparton. Letterbox distribution throughout suburban areas of Bendigo. Retailers may charge a fee. Bendigo Publishing Pty Ltd and all related companies (together the ‘Publisher’) hereby expressly disclaim, to the full extent permitted by the law, all and any liability whatsoever including any liability for damages, consequential damages, costs, expenses or the like (‘Liability’) to any person howsoever arising from or in connection with any copy, information advertising or other material contained in Bendigo Weekly (‘Copy’) including, but not limited to, any Liability arising from or in connection with any action or inaction by any person in reliance on any Copy, and each consequence of such action or inaction. The Publisher also expressly disclaims any and all Liability arising from or in connection with any negligence whatsoever of the Publisher. Inclusion of Copy must not be construed deemed or inferred by any person to constitute any endorsement of the same by the Publisher. The Publisher reserves the right to decline to publish any material including any advertisement. Copyright. All content of Bendigo Weekly is copyright, and must not be reproduced by any means without the written permission of the Publisher. Responsibility for electoral comment in this issue is accepted by Anthony Radford - 172 McIvor Road, Bendigo, 3550.

EXERCISE bike. Good working condition. $50 ONO Ph 5439 5710

FANS, pedastal & short standing GC $4ea Ph 0408 101 928

CHEAP REDGUM SPLIT FIREWOOD

AUTUMN SPECIAL

TILL THE END OF MAY

12M TRUCK LOAD $1100 OR UTE LOAD 1.25M FOR $150 Phone Clint 0427 349 549

FIREWOOD

Red's Redgum firewood $120p/m. Pick Up or $140p/m Del. Open 24/7. Ph 0427 353 939

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FIREWOOD

GARDEN STRAW

INSULATION, 3.5 yellow batts, 9 sq mtrs, half price, $25 each. Ph 0439 371 301 or 0438 416 924

MUSHROOM COMPOST

STEEL gate frames 2 x 8ft long, 2.8ft High $20ea Ph 0437 266 699

Red or Grey Gum, Generous 6x4 trailer full, 1M+ $110 p/up or delivered local PH 0497 923 095

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

$3 per bale Ph 0411 783 679

GARDEN MULCH

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

$100 per 6x4 delivered Ph 0434 835 984

Cat Enclosures

FIREWOOD

Top quality A Grade Redgum, Split or Blocks $115 per cubic metre delivered Ph 0437 120 009

FIREWOOD

Top Quality Murray River Red Gum, Split & Dry, $125 Per Cubic Metre, Delivered Ph 0417 948 885

FIREWOOD Quality Dry Grey & Yellow Box Del $120/m Local Ph 0448 186 691 FISHING rods and tackle box, nets etc $30 Ph 5448 5509 FLANNELETTE fabric $2 p etre Ph 5447 0053 FREE double bed mattress in good condition Ph 5449 6135 FREE TV 21" NEC w/set top box, both OK Ph 0415 506 175

FRIDGES

and Freezers. Top brands from $195. Fully recond, 6 mths wty. 283 High St, G/Sq. Ph. 5441 1955

FRIDGE/FREEZER Westinghouse Pidgeon Pair, 180L $650 Exc cond. Ph 0417 149 698 FUCHSIAS named varieties, healthy plants, approx 12" to 18" tall, end of season special. $4 each Ph 5442 7974

KITCHEN table, 6 chairs, $275 or best offer. Ph 5448 5723

OFFICE chair fully adjustable high back blue EC $50 Ph 5444 4336

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

OUTSIDE furniture table, glass, $15, Ph 0428 568 825

Call Jim 0429 866 630 www.byers.net.au

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

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

GAS heater Rinnai 551F model VGC $75 ono Ph 0429 964 481

KPS rugby jumper, sz 16, Brand New $25 Ph 0429 020 667

GAS hot plates, w/house wht glass top VGC $75 ono 0429 964 481

LAMP tables x2 solid hardwood, EC $50 each Ph 0417 461 257

GLASS door cabinet EC $50 Ph 0419 166 868

LARGE 4-Wheel Rolator (Walker) GC $100 ONO Ph 5449 6948

GOLF club set, Junior. Full set, Balls & stand inc.$50 0427 544 755 GOLF clubs, right handed, bag & buggy incl, $20 neg Ph 0428 568 825

LOUNGE suite, Burgandy leather, 3 seater couch + 2 Recliners, VGC, Downsizing, 4yrs old, $800 Ph 0412 307 018 LUGGAGE trolley, $10. Ph 5447 0965

PEA STRAW

PENDANT ceiling light, as new, $20. Ph 5447 0965 PICNIC Folding Chair, in GC $5 Ph 5447 7525 PLASTIC drums 20L (x 30) $20 lot Ph 5443 0061

STOVE Westinghouse; Kimberley 60cm Electric. Very Good Cond. $200 ono Ph 5442 4414 TEAK Dining Table, extendable, Ex Cond $75 Ph 0418 256 107 TELEPHONE table Queen Anne style, GC $30 Ph 5447 7525 TIMBER Stain, Brown in sealed 10L container $15 Ph 5447 7525

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

PRAM/stroller/bassinett GC$20 Ph 5443 0061

TOP SOIL good quality $20 a trailer. Ph 0428 130 777

QUEEN size base. Has 4 large drawers. Brand new. Cost $1150.00. Sell for $750 ONO Ph 5439 5710

TORRUMBARRY Weir Fishing Shack, all comforts of home, close to boat ramp & amenities block, it is a caravan with 2 rooms attached one being a well equipped kitchen with large open fire, sleeps 8, WI WO $32,000 OBO Phone 5443 6104

13 Neangar Crt E/hawk 9.30am-3.30pm, Sat & Sun, Q/S bedroom suite, queen bed with mattress, tub chair, Any enquires phone 0434 366 831 50 midland hwy Epsom SAT-SUN 8am-4pm fridge, appliances, furniture, ornaments, china, tools, suitcases, typewriter GARAGE sale Sunday 25th from 8am-11am, pool table, clothes from $1, bric-a-brac, antique brass cot, Button St Strathdale KENNINGTON, Saturday only, 9am to12 noon, 87 Lowndes Street. Furniture, household items & clothing. SAT 8am-2pm Irkara Drive, Kennington. Scrapbooking items, porta cot, high chair, PO Boxes with Keys & more SATURDAY 21 illingworth st, G/Square 8am - 4pm Old tools, books, h/hold goods, toys, furniture, videos, and heaps more SATURDAY 17 Walker St LGully, 8am-2pm, Xmas lights, ex gift shop stock, clothes, household items, shelving & much more.

GPX5000 Detector & 5 coils plus amplifier, VGC, $5500 ono. Phone 5439 3711

MALVERN Star 26" Mens Bicycle + helmet EC $60 Ph 0411 333 342

RETRO 70's copper pendant light fitting EC $45 Ph 0425 880 259

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MARIO Kart Wii K-nex, ult building set 870pce $100 Ph 0406 424 290

RUG, wool, caramel, 160x230, $50 Phone 5439 4595

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HANRO Knitted fabric pieces $10 garment /bundle Ph 5447 0053

MASONITE Underlay 1220 x 915mm 24 sheets, + PLY R/groove 2440 x 1220mm 13 sheets. Please Ph 5442 6871

SCANLON fencing 5 sheets $20. Ph 5447 0965

HAY 5 X 4 ROLLS Oaten, Cereal, Pasture, Clover, Straw from $38.50. Lockwood Sth, Bridgewater. Delivery Available. Phone 0438 373 291

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TRITON Bench 2000 own saw basic acc, little use. Half new price @ $700 Ph 0438 395 579 TV corner unit, leadlight doors & tv $80 Ph 5448 5509 VANS shoes, purple, size 9, $20 Ph 5442 5552 WARDROBES x2, old, $30 each Ph 5442 5552 YUCCA plants, 2ft H $10, 2'6"H $15, 3'00H $18, larger plants priced to sell. Ph 5442 7974

SIEVED TOP SOIL MIDDLE section of leather lounge suite. Brand new. $200.00 Ph 5439 5710 MOTORBIKE helmet, full face, size L, red, $20 Ph 5442 5552

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CLEARING SALES BENDIGO ANTIQUE AND ESTATE AUCTIONS

AUCTION - Wednesday 28th May - 6 pm 177 View Street, Bendigo 720 lots of Antiques & Collectables on offer:

inc:- Sup Burn Wal Table, Dressing Table, Cab What-Not, Chaise Lounge, Vic Cedar Chiff, 4.7 & 8 dwr Chests, Vic Sec B/Case, Early Ced Table/Desk, 6 Vic Mah D/Chairs, 2-5 dwr Chests, Pot Cupb, Vic Mah Dickens Desk, Pedestals, Display Cabs, Vic Oak Cylinder Top B/Case, Piano, Stool, B/Back Chairs, Large Vic Pine Dresser, B/ Case, Book Shelves, Pine Chests, Edw Wal S/Board, Dressing Chest, Rosewood Parlour Cabinet, Auto Trolley, Edw Pine 2dr B/Case, Hall Stand, M/Top W/Stand, Edw Pine ext D/Table, Edw Chairs, Towel Rail, Clocks, Kero Lamps, Paintings, Prints, Mirrors, Bakelite Radio’s, Canteens of Cutlery, Bgo Pottery Face Jugs, Melrose, Old Bottles, WW2 Medals etc, Pratt Lids, Rare “Bendigo Vicinity Book” Bgo Pottery Chimney Pots, Brass Fender, Old Tools, Foy & Gibson Pottery W/Filter etc. etc. Collectables:- R/Albert, R/Doulton, Brownie Downing, German Bisque, Vic China Vases, Suzie Cooper Coffee Service, Saddler T/Set, Carlton Ware, Crystal & Fenton Glass, EP, a large selection of Estate Jewellery Gold, Silver, Diamond Rings, Jade, Opals, Cameo’s, Gold Fobb Chain, Costume Jewellery etc. etc. FULL INSPECTION: Sat 9 - 5pm also 9am Day of Sale. CONTACT: Dennis 5442 2689 or Vernon 5441 4168 or 0407 485 333

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CARAVANS & TRAILERS

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

15FT Viscount Van, Early 80's, Bunks & Double, Family van, has annexe $5500 ono Phone 0407 843 113 22FT Millard, ideal teenagers room, safety switch with air con. $3800. Phone 0408 591 747

VISCOUNT Gazelle 2 single beds, rear door, awning & annex, 3W frig, m/wave, elec brakes $8000 Ph 5443 1231

CAMPER trailer offroad, 100% Aust. made, full annexe, kitchen, tropical roof, 80Lt water tank, 12 volt & 240 volt, power ponts, alumin. storage box, as new cond., asking $9,900 ono. Phone 0429 293 164

BOATS

COACHMAN - KIMBERLEY 14'6" custom built P/top. Single beds, side kitch & oven. Club lounge, full annex, new tyres, EC $11,500 Ph 5444 0197

JAYCO Swan 2010 w/ full annexe, bed flys, battery pack, microwave and more $21,350 ono Phone 0427 050 714

11 ft aluminum boat, flat floor, on neat trailer, 98 merc, VGC, gears on tiller arm, all reg till '15, safety gear, $1550. Ph 0411 256 596

SEMI Off Road Dingo Camper, Dual battery system, battery charger, 6x12v points, 2x24vpoints, 120L water tank, electric water pump, Gas bottle, Kitchen on tailgate, Annex. GC. $4,000 neg. Ph 0413 108 180

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CAR PARTS

AUTO

FORD AU 5 speed manual gear box, fly wheel, clutch and pressure plate, new clutch cabel. GC. $300 Ph 0427 509 255 MAGS 17 x 7.5" 5 Spoke, Near new tyres, to suit 2wheel Drive Hilux $350 ONO Ph 0409 470 930

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

4.3M Speed Boat & Trailer, 40HP Evinrude Motor, both reg Jan 2015, Runs Well $2500 Ph 0400 648 069 TINNIE 10ft car topper, w/ 4HP Marriner OB. Excellent Condition. Reg til Dec, $650 Ph 5441 1585

PIAGGIO 2005 X9 250cc scooter, VGC, 20,000ks, Reg til DEC $3500 ono Ph 5447 9412 YAMAHA WR450, 2003, very good for age, EC, $3,750 ono. Phone 0412 413 883

VL 1500 INTRUDER V-Twin, Harley look alike, reluctant sale $5800 ono with RWC Phone 5439 6499 or 0408 511 742

MECHANICS THOMPSON AUTOMOTIVE Repairing manual gearbox, transfer case & diffs. Phone Phill 0434 145 485

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1997 EL Ford Fairmont 1 owner, garaged, RWC, elec brakes, hayman reece T/bar, EC Reg 1BL-9JI $3500 Ph 0428 510 118

'95 TS MAGNA SEDAN, NOH844 manual., low kms, CD, t/bar, a/c, GC. No reg or RWC. As is, $1000 ono Ph 0400 648 069 MITSUBISHI Express Van, 5 seater, exc cond, 115,000ks, $16,500 ono Ph 0458 188 129 (WFX-120) NISSAN Patrol GUIII ST-L turbo diesel 4x4 3L Wagon. Auto, Bullbar, Towbar, 2" Lift, leather, 7 seats, setup for touring, $17,500 ONO Ph 0429 293 164 swn-512

TOYOTA Crown Royal Saloon, '84, reg Feb '15, new radiator, reliable car, FER-048, $1,150. Ph 0417 149 081 XR6 Sedan Blue 1998 RWC condition, long Reg (2LH-419) Dual fuel, Low K's $2900 Ph 0408 511 742 or 5439 6499

2010 Toyota Landcruiser 4.5L turbo intercooled V8 diesel, twin tanks, bullbar, siderails, tow bar, steel tray, water tank, UHF radio, HID spotlights, 11mth REG, RWC, 103,000km, EC $44,000 NEG Ph 0428 725 225 (ZQJ-486)

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2012 Black Suzuki Alto, 35,000kms, Auto, 2 new tyres, always serviced, some sml panel damage $8,1000 neg. (YJK-308) Ph 0413 108 180. 95 PAJERO, Nissan. Goes well, Reg till July, No RWC, Needs windscreen, $2900 ONO Ph 0418 373 798 (NKG-692)

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2010 Holden Commodore SSV Ute. Mint Condition. Low 11500kms. Leather seats. Tinted windows. Rego til 22nd July 2014. $30,000 ono. Ph 0437 732 039 (BTN-64P)

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Midfield the key

By JOEL PETERSON

SATURDAY’S interleague clash with Gippsland looms large for Bendigo Football League interleague coach Rick Ladson, but the match is all part of a plan to return the BFL to the top of the WorkSafe Country Championship rankings. Bendigo and Gippsland currently sit seventh and eighth respectively, with the disappointment of last year’s loss to Ballarat when the blue and gold kicked 2.7 to 0.1 in the first term and finished with 8.17 to Ballarat’s 13.10, fresh in the mind of BFL supporters. Ladson has been adamant in providing the interleague program with a fresh start this season and it shows, with only four 2013 BFL squad members lining up to play on Saturday and 14 players making their debut representing the league. “It’s great to see such a fresh bunch, it’s something I’ve spoken about since I took the job on the fact it is almost a fresh start,” he said. “We’re trying to rebuild interleague in a way. There was nothing wrong with last year and previous

years, but we felt it was almost a changing of the guard with some of the players leaving this year. “That has opened the door for those young guys to come through, and now we are trying to set it up so that as many of those guys can stick together over four or five years as possible.” Golden Square’s 22-year-old star Jack Geary will lead the squad as captain, with Sandhurst ruckman and reigning Michelsen medallist Tim Martin vice captain. The BFL forward line is imposing, with Corey Jones, Ryan Haythorpe and Cam Rinaldi as well as in-form smalls such as Stephen Milne, Mitch Dole, Ben Weightman and Brodie Filo. With Martin, Gisborne ruckman Tom Waters and on-ballers such as Ryan Maldenis, Geary and Nick Stagg in the frame, Ladson says the midfield battle will be a huge factor. “Those guys in the ruck are obviously very strong and we are confident the guys at their feet are really capable too,” he said. “They have a couple of really strong mids and we will put some

attention into a few of them, but watching those guys go toe-to-toe will be a good contest and we will have to win our share of contests.” Gippsland coach Harmit Singh has gone tall with his squad, naming 11 players over 190cm including gun forwards Darren Sheen and Bairnsdale’s James Gibbs. Bendigo Gold’s Tom Hams has been ruled out however, his Sale teammates Kane Martin and Matt Ferguson are not playing either. “We know that they will bring a strong side, and they certainly have a lot of height to contend with, especially up forward,” Ladson said. “We are certainly confident we have a side capable of winning, it’s just a matter of putting it together and being in the right frame of mind on Saturday. “The boys are all really keen to represent their league. Hopefully we can take the first step in moving back up toward the top of the rankings.” Saturday’s Bendigo vs Gippsland clash begins at 2:15 at the QEO, and will be broadcast on 101.5 Fresh FM and have vision streamed live at www.bendigofnl.com.au.

Robertson again heads top field

ON CUE: Last year’s final action. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.

CROWD favourite and 2013 finalist Neil Robertson will again headline a star-studded field for this year’s Australian Goldfields Snooker Open, which starts next month. The world ranking tournament, first staged in 2011, will run from June 30 to July 6 at Bendigo Stadium. This year will see prize money rise to $500,000, making it the richest snooker event in the region outside of China. The top-16 entrants are all seeded through to the venue, to be joined by 16 qualifiers as well as two Australian wild cards. Among the field will be four-time World Champion and snooker legend John Higgins, current World Open champion Shaun Murphy, former Bendigo

champions Stuart Bingham and Barry Hawkins and many more. Victorian Tourism and Major Events Minister Louise Asher said she was pleased to welcome the world’s best snooker players to Bendigo, Australia’s only international snooker tournament. “The Australian Goldfields Open showcases the Goldfields region to intrastate, interstate and international audiences,” she said. “I am delighted to welcome the world’s top snooker players to Victoria, including our very own Neil Robertson, and I look forward to another world-class competition at Bendigo Stadium at the end of June.” Robertson had a sensational 201314 season, highlighted by victory in the

UK Championship in December which made him the first non-British player to complete snooker’s Triple Crown, having already won the World Championship and Masters titles. The Melburnian also became the first player ever to score 100 century breaks in a single season, completing the ‘ton of tons’ on his way to the semi-finals of the recent World Championship. He reached the final in Bendigo last year, losing to Marco Fu, and is determined to go one better this time. “It was such a fantastic feeling to get to the final in 2013,” the 32-year-old said. “I’ve always felt that to win a ranking title on Australian soil would be one of the greatest moments of my career and I hope I can achieve it this time. “

TALL TIMBER: The big men will play a vital role on Saturday. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.

Strong line-ups for netball THE Bendigo Football Netball League has named strong lineups for tomorrow’s clashes with Gippsland in 17-and-under and open netball. The open side will be coached by Janelle Hobbs, while the 17s side will be led by Kathryn Gilmore. Reigning Betty Thomson medallist, Gisborne’s Tiana Newman, heads the squad of 11 players named to represent the league. Runner up to Newman in last year’s A-Grade best and fairest, Allira Holmes, is one of two Golden Square players to be selected. Holmes will join Carly Geary in the team, with Carly’s brother, Jack, to captain the senior football side. Young gun Maddy Stewart joins Newman from Gisborne, while Kangaroo Flat’s ladder-leading form has been rewarded with Alicia McGlashan, Lauren Cowling and Rachel McKenzie all named to play. Early season surprise packet Kyneton – in its first season back in A-Grade competition – will be represented by Nikita Block and Emma Webb, while Sandhurst’s Gabriella Greene and Prue O’Mahoney make up the side. Sandhurst also dominates the 17-and-under side, with five Dragons named to

line up for the league. Georgia Bolton, Meg Williams, Delaynie Caldwell, Elley Lawton and Imogen and Ashleigh Sexton are the group from Sandhurst to be selected. Gisborne’s Rhylee Connell and Sammi Cooke have also been chosen to wear the blue and gold, as have Golden Square’s Abbey Ryan and Ash Ryan. Chelsea Sartori (Kangaroo Flat) and Dayna McGough (Strathfieldsaye) are the lone representatives from their clubs. The 17s take to the courts at noon, with the open netball from 1.30pm. The Bendigo Thunder will look for an improved performance on the big stage this week, when it meets Melbourne University in a curtain raiser to the Bendigo vs Gippsland Interleague clash. The Thunder has been comprehensively beaten in its first two games by St Albans and Darebin Falcons, and will have to contend with a strong Melbourne Uni lineup on Saturday. The game will be the club’s first on the Queen Elizabeth Oval in its four years since inception. The Thunder’s clash with Melbourne Uni will get underway at 11.30am on Saturday. 2305

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Stars flock to the ball game

By JOEL PETERSON

BENDIGO Basketball Association’s new Bendigo Women’s Championship league competition started with a bang on Tuesday night, with two closely-contested games to kick the inaugural season off. A host of big names took to the courts on Tuesday night at the Bendigo Stadium, including Gabe Richards, Chantella Perera, Kelly Wilson and Alex Bunton. The Richards and Perera-led Interact us Generals took on Aztec Tigers, coached by Bendigo Lady

Braves legend Andrea Walsh. Despite Generals’ two stars combining for 27 points, Alex Bunton, Kerryn Harrington and rising star Caitlin Mclachlan combined for 51 to lead Aztec to a 57-52 victory. Harrington, who has been stellar for the Bendigo Lady Braves this SEABL season, drilled three shots from beyond the arc, while Bunton extended her range to knock in two shots from downtown. In the other game played in week one, Borough Beavers opened its account against Shooting2 Strath

with a 73-66 victory. Five three-pointers from Bendigo Spirit guard Jane Chalmers (23 points) led Beavers, with young gun Molly Greetham, Hannah Rifat and Chelsea Aubry each adding 11. For Strath, Australian Opals guard Kelly Wilson led the way with 22 points, while Rosie Fadljevic added 13 points and Maddison Wild 11 for the Elyse Penalunacoached squad. Next Tuesday’s games will see Beavers take on Aztec Tigers and Generals do battle with Nutrition centre Bendigo Celtics from 7pm.

TOP CLASS: Chantella Perera. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.

Snell coup for Spirit From Page 32

SKILLED: FC Bendigo’s junior teams in action against Green Gully. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.

Junior FC Bendigo teams make waves DESPITE FC Bendigo’s seniors and under-20 sides going down at the weekend, the club’s junior sides are continuing to excel in their first season of National Premier Leagues Victoria competition. Playing in the NPL West division, Bendigo fields under-12 through under-18 sides, with a raft of talented juniors starring on the big stage. Bendigo’s strong junior soccer programs are showing through all six sides, with the region’s budding stars plying

their trade against some of the state’s best. The under-18 side currently sits ninth after six games with a two-win-and-four-loss record. After a 7-5 win over Brunswick City last week, the 18s side went down to Green Gully 3-5 at the weekend. The standout side has been the under-16 team, which sits atop the ladder undefeated after six rounds. With four wins and two draws from its first six games,

the team has a goal difference of 16, and takes on seventhplaced Hume City this weekend, as do all the junior sides. Bendigo’s under-15 side is also enjoying a strong opening to the season, sitting fifth on the table with four wins, a loss and a draw. The fortunes of the FC Bendigo under-14s are turning around, after starting the season with two losses the team has managed a win and a draw from its past two games and sits in 11th out of 14 sides.

In the under-13 competition Bendigo is flying, sitting third with five wins and a loss after going down to top side Green Gully in a thrilling 3-4 defeat on Saturday. Unfortunately, the youngest side, the under 12s, are last on the table with no wins in season 2014 and a tough assignment against Hume this weekend. The FC Bendigo seniors and under-20 sides play host to Springvale White Eagles on Saturday.

“We have had such a strong group over the past two years, and we are in a window of opportunity in terms of building a dynasty,” Harrower said. “Having a player of Belinda’s calibre come in and be able to help us along that road is massive, as is the experience and leadership she brings. “She is a flat-out scorer, and a player you cannot leave open. “All our scouting playing against her over the years has said ‘do not leave her open’, because we knew she would make us pay if she did. “Her ability to come off screens and set her feet for a shot, she is one of the best in the world. She has been a prolific scorer at every level she has played at, and she will be a great fit in our system.” The Spirit is expected to bring back the bulk of its roster, including young stars Tessa Lavey, Maddie Garrick and Sara Blicavs. The team also added Gabe Richards this week, with the two-time all-star re-signing on for two more years, adding to the two year contracts of Snell and star forward Kelsey Griffin. “Having such a dependable scoring option in the low-post is something that any successful team needs in this league and Gabe has given us that and more,” Harrower said. “She’s one of the strongest players in the competition but also has the skills and touch around the basket to pose match-up problems for opposing teams.” More Spirit signing announcements are expected in coming weeks.

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Snell likes Team Spirit By JOEL PETERSON

HAVING grown up in country Victoria, the opportunity to play for a regional Victorian Women’s National Basketball League team was too much for Belinda Snell to pass up. The three-time Olympic medallist and 2006 world championship player will suit up for the Spirit during the next two seasons, and adds to the signing of Gabe Richards, announced on Monday. Snell, 33, grew up in Mirboo North and has played professionally in America for three WNBA clubs and most recently in Poland, with CCC Polkowice. A friendship with Kristi Harrower, formed when playing internationally together with the Australian Opals, played a part in getting Snell to Bendigo. Playing for the sport’s only regional Victorian team, and the prospect of being part of the dynasty coach Bernie Harrower is trying to build, proved to be the two biggest drawcards for the four-time WNBL all-star. “I began my career in country Victoria, and it’s great to have the opportunity to continue it here,� she said. “I’m really excited to play here in Bendigo, I’ve definitely had some great battles here in the past and I’m looking forward to actually having the crowd supporting me instead of playing on the other side.� Coach Harrower and Snell have a long relationship, formed through

COME AS YOU ARE: Bernie Harrower, Belinda Snell and Spirit chairman Greg Bickley. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.

the 181cm guard’s time playing for Australia alongside Kristi. Putting pen to paper on her new contract on Tuesday, Snell said she and her new coach have had many a discussion about the game over the years, most notably at the 2008

Olympic Games. “I’m really excited to be playing for Bernie, I’ve been to the past three Olympics and talked to him there when he is always supporting Kristi, but also I’ve been able to get some feedback from him,� she said.

Harrower added to that: “I remember it was Beijing more than anywhere where she was struggling a little with her confidence and form and we sat down one day and had a chat about her confidence and form,� he said.

“I’ve no doubt that she will fit in with this group.â€? The 2012-13 WNBL coach of the year was glowing in his praise for Snell, and what she will bring to the Spirit roster. Continued Page 31

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