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ISSUE 870 FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2014

DECISION MADE: Councillors Peter Cox, Rod Campbell, Barry Lyons, Mark Weragoda and Lisa Ruffell at the planned mosque site. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

NEW DAWN By CHRISTINE McGINN

COMMUNITY leaders have welcomed a new dawn for the city, with Bendigo’s first mosque now on the horizon. Greater Bendigo councillors, voted seven-to-two to approve the $3 million proposal on Wednesday night. Bendigo police and security

Go-ahead given to mosque plan

guards attended the public meeting to maintain safety among the 250-strong gallery. Council was told before the meeting a bus load of anti-Muslim protesters were coming from Melbourne. In the end, a rowdy and, at

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times, intimidating meeting, saw the East Bendigo plan given the green light. Bendigo Islamic Association committee member Heri Febriyanto said the vote was a new beginning for the Muslim and non-Muslim community.

“We really appreciate council’s decision to approve the permit and we thank the community who have, and are continuing to, support us,” he said. “This is a win for all the community in Bendigo.” The BIA was humbled by coun-

cil’s decision. Mr Febriyanto said they needed to source adequate funding before the mosque could be built. “We are going through this process gradually and we don’t have a certain timeframe for building,” he said.

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The Weekly look at the local real estate market

On the hot list EAGLEHAWK, Golden Square and California Gully are major hot spots for local real estate sales, according to the latest data from property specialists, RP Data. The Borough led the way in the three months to March 31, with quarterly growth of 7.6 per cent, while there were 46 house sales recorded in Golden Square, and growth of 5.2 per cent in the median value for the quarter. THE Professionals will auction a charming three bedroom, two bathroom weatherboard home at 40 Drought Street on Saturday afternoon. Located opposite the hospital, ‘Oakwood’ offers one of the best Victorian renovations completed in Bendigo for some years in one of the city’s most sought after locations. The Professionals will also offer a 25 hectare property at Wellsford for auction from midday Saturday.

WELL GROOMED: The property at 26 Hopetoun Street.

Featuring a massive 50 square home and huge 60 square American style barn, the property at 108 Yankee Creek Road also includes three living areas, a 10 megalitre dam for irrigation and 160,000 litres of stored water. A stunning four bedroom fully renovated home in central Bendigo will go under the hammer on Wednesday, June 25 from 12.30pm. Elders Bendigo reports the home at 26 Hopetoun Street as being “groomed to perfection”, with the period home set on a large 1049 square metre lot.

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Suburb

Number Sold 3m

AVM value median

AVM Quarterly growth

AVM 12 month Growth

Eaglehawk

$264,074

7.6%

6.1%

California Gully

$247,229

7.1%

6.0%

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$301,258

5.2%

8.5%

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$294,306

3.6%

10.0%

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$275,390

3.5%

9.4%

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$344,734

2.9%

15.5%

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$318,645

2.8%

8.9%

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2.2%

11.2%

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2.2%

17.5%

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1.1%

9.1%

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$390,042

0.5%

12.8%

Epsom

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- 0.5%

BENDIGO LGA $318,217 3.8% 10.2% Source RP Data. Note: data is for houses only and includes all sales settled till end of March 2014 in suburbs over 10 sales

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By CHRISTINE McGINN

BENDIGO has secured its position onto the motoring map as Australia’s “Vee-Dub” capital and a monument to mark the title. Greater Bendigo councillors approved a vintage red 1974 Volkswagen Beetle to be erected on a 1.5 metre pole above Oasis Car Spa at Wednesday night’s meeting. OCS owner and VW lover Andrew Brose will restore the vehicle to its former glory before placing the vehicle above his Strathdale business. “The car is core to our business. We want people to come and see the car and we want to bring a tourism VW monument to Bendigo,” he told the Bendigo Weekly in January. Mr Brose said the monument would attract tourists to the city and highlight our record of most VWs per capita in Australia. “The car will create a bit of an icon for the community. It will add an attraction to Bendigo but at no cost to council,” he said.

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The Bendigo Weekly can reveal Greater Bendigo council planning staff have recommended the plans for the $3 million mosque be approved. Story: Page 3

HIGHLIGHT: A restored VW Beetle will top off the Oasis Car Spa.

BAIL OUT LOOKING GOOD:: An artist’s impression of the new mosque set to be built in Bendigo.

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By ANTHONY RADFORD

THE fight to stop toxic water bubbling to the surface across Bendigo is putting financial pressure on the Bendigo Trust. When Unity Mining stopped operations at its Kangaroo Flat mine in 2012, toxic groundwater it

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The monument and associated costs are expected to be $3200. Councillor Peter Cox only had five words for the monument. “Bendigo, Volkswagen capital of Australia,” he said. Cr Elise Chapman said it was “pretty cool” although it would not attract tourists to the city it

would be an attraction to Bendigo. But councillor Helen Leach said it was an advertising sign not a tourist monument. Cr Rod Fyffe said it was a creative idea and approved the plan. “The best way to see a VW is on a pole and not anywhere else,” he said.

The Volkswagen’s significance to Bendigo will be printed on an information board at ground level. The board will also give details about the car, the local Volksclub Bendigo and major event’s held in the city.

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Stage set for a Wicked event

BRIGHT LIGHTS: Wicked cast members shared their knowledge with Girton students. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN WICKED cast members Ali Calder and Ryan Sheppard hosted a special workshop with drama students at Bendigo’s Girton Grammar School on Tuesday. Ali is the Elphaba cover and Ryan is an original cast member who played Chistery and is now the dance captain.

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Wicked is the untold story of the Wizard of Oz, and takes the story to a time before the classic movie is set. It tells the tale of two unlikely friends and how they became the Wicked Witch and Glinda the Good. Ali and Ryan were able to pass on some tales from the

stage to the students. Headmaster, Matthew Maruff said it was a wonderful experience for the students to have actors from such a renowned theatre production come up and give them a taste of what goes on behind the scenes. “The students particularly

enjoyed taking an active part in a piece of choreography from the actual production,” Mr Maruff said. “They got to see how physically demanding and fast paced working on a musical this size can be but thoroughly enjoyed the time spent with Ali and Ryan.”

Cash pressure over waste mine water

previously pumped out began rising in the city’s abandoned mine shafts. With the Central Deborah Mine the deepest accessible point of the water, the Trust, which operates the mine, as well as the city’s Talking Trams, the Joss House and the Dis-

covery Centre, was forced to act. A State Government grant of $300,000 enabled the Trust to buy the pumps, but it costs them more than $100,000 a year to run them. The past 12 months have seen a doubling of the amount of water pumped, doubling the costs. If

the water is not pumped, and the Trust decides to walk away from the underground section of the mine, the water will start bubbling up all around Bendigo. The water has high levels of arsenic and salt in it, as well as sulphur and metals such as manganese.

It cannot be used for drinking, recreation or agriculture and is not allowed to mix with surface water. At the moment the water is pumped into the Garden Gully Mine shafts and into Unity Min ing’s Woodvale settling ponds.

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Waste water solution may take months By ANTHONY RADFORD

A SOLUTION to top toxic water bubbling to the surface across Bendigo may take up to a year. The Bendigo Weekly revealed last week the Bendigo Trust was under financial pressure as it was footing the short-term plan bill. When Unity Mining stopped operating from its Kangaroo Flat mine in 2012, toxic groundwater it previously pumped out began rising in the city’s abandoned mine shafts. With the Central Deborah Mine the deepest accessible point of the water, the Trust, which operates the mine, as well as the city’s Talking Trams, the Joss House and the Discovery Centre, was forced to act. A State Government grant of $300,000 enabled it to buy the pumps, but it costs them more than $100,000 a year to run them. The past 12 months have seen a doubling of the amount of water needing to be pumped, doubling the costs. If the water is not pumped, and the Trust decides to walk away from the underground section of the mine, the water will start bubbling up all around Bendigo. The water has high levels of arsenic and salt in it, as well as sulphur and metals such as manganese. It cannot be used for drinking, recreation or agriculture and is not allowed to mix with surface water. At the moment the water is pumped into the Garden Gully Mine shafts and into Unity Mining’s Woodvale settling ponds. A spokesperson for Water Minster Peter Walsh said a government panel was looking for solutions. “Planning to manage short term-issues has commenced and will be completed by September 2014,” she said. “A long-term solution will be developed to provide confidence to the Bendigo community into the future by June 2015.” The Water and Energy and Resources departments are working on the solution together.

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Weragoda speaks out

GREATER Bendigo councillor Mark Weragoda said he was racially abused for his decision to support the city’s first mosque. Cr Weragoda has received constant threats, a flood of antiMuslim correspondence and had black balloons hung on his property twice. “It hit home at Wednesday night’s meeting, suddenly I felt these people were being racial,” he said. “It is typical of a such a minority group to play Islamic chant music when I started to speak (because of his darker skin colour). “If these people are not racial and anti-Muslim what are they?” Cr Weragoda was saddened by the lack of respect shown to council staff at Wednesday night’s meeting. “If people don’t have respect to abide by council meeting regulations, or to the mayor or the councillors, where do they stand?” he said.

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“It is childish behaviour. “I certainly won’t be stooping down to their level and won’t drown out voices of community leaders.” Cr Weragoda said the attacks were “a little bit daunting” and both his facebook and twitter accounts had been hit. “There are some nasty tweets. We need to have respect for each other. If we lack that, where do we go?” he said. “The vast majority of people

Fifty reasons to attend FROM the full monty to toe-in-the-water, Bendigo Writers Festival this year is catering for every need across the August 8 to 10 weekend. Today’s program, published in the Bendigo Weekly, includes information about more than 50 sessions, from evening interviews with two of Australia’s most revered authors, Blanche d’Alpuget and Les Murray, to local writers celebrating their first books. As well as the popular day passes, which provide entry into any session in four different venues, festival organisers have added a top-of the-range Premium Pass, which gives access to sessions on both days, plus both evening events. There is also the new Taster Pass, a two-session ticket designed for people who might only want to go to hear one author speak, or to listen to one or two discussions. Weekly general manager Peter Kennedy said today’s program publication is another milestone in the development of the city’s cultural calendar. “The Bendigo Weekly is proud to have been associated with the Bendigo Writers Festival for the past three years, and welcomes everyone to this year’s festival with a great sense of pride,” he said. “The shared commitment of the major partners to deliver an event as accomplished and polished as the BWF continues to drive the event to new heights each year.” Mr Kennedy said the festival is part of the city’s growing sophistication. “The Bendigo Writers Festival is an event that harnesses our cultural passion and each year something new emerges, while everything around it continues to grow,” he said. “Featuring a rich diversity of presenters and speakers that includes some of Australia’s greatest literary talents as well as some equally enthralling up and coming authors and personalities, this year’s program promises something for everyone and anyone with a palette for writing, for the arts, or for Bendigo.” Bendigo Publishing will also release a new novel by Weekly journalist Dianne Dempsey during the festival. “This is the second year we have supported local writing by publishing a novel to coincide with Bendigo Writers Festival,” Mr Kennedy said. “Last year’s novel, A Vintage Death by Colin King, was warmly received, and it’s become a favourite in the Bendigo library. “We think this new novel will surprise and delight many Bendigo readers.” The Bendigo Weekly is a major sponsor of the Bendigo Writers Festival.

I certainly won’t be stooping down to their level are positive and support multiculturalism. But it is a minority group that aren’t supportive.” Cr Weragoda said the seven councillors who voted for the mosque’s approval last night were strong leaders. “We have seven councillors

DAUNTED: Councillor Mark Weragoda speaks at the meeting. who are strong and who stood up together,” he said. “We have seven councillors who are supporters and it is a good planning application.”

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From Page 1 “We just currently have the masterplan. The most important thing to build is the prayer hall and the basic infrastructure first. “The second stage would include building the caretaker’s residence and the third stage would be the hall and other facilities. “We don’t know exactly when it will be built. It depends on our funding.” Cr Peter Cox took the first leap of faith to support the mosque. “Bendigo will benefit from the diverse interaction from people coming from a wide range of cultural backgrounds,” he said. “I acknowledge it will be a challenge to fully implement all the conditions. But that is no reason to reject the application but rather gives a process that if conditions are not adhered to, the full force of planning reformations will be implemented.” Mayor Barry Lyons said the mosque was approved on planning grounds. “There are many conditions on the permit to make sure the impact on neighbours is acceptable,” he said. “Now a decision has been made, the applicants can move

forward with the next stage in the development process.” Cr Lisa Ruffell said it was an important vote and a great development for Bendigo. “The vote was about a planning application. In all cases, they, and council, followed due process. I believe in the report,” she said. Cr Rod Fyffe said councillors had voted on planning grounds and for the city’s future. “We also need to remember that we live in this community. There are a lot of us who want to ensure this community continues to thrive and I support the mosque,” he said. Cr Leach said she did not have issues with Islam but over council’s handling of the application.

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the mosque,” she said. “Bendigo is stronger for your actions.” Planning Minister Matthew Guy said people were entitled to oppose planning applications, but must be respectful. “People needn’t fear the growth in our Islamic community’s population,” Mr Guy said. “If people want to appeal it, they should, but it should be on the grounds of planning law, not on emotion.” More than 400 objections were lodged against the development, but most were on religious or social impacts against Islam. For all the details on Wednesday’s council meeting, visit www. bendigoweekly.com.au

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“This application is being scrutinised Australia-wide and beyond. This is a matter of the national interest. We need to be absolutely clear about what is happening here,” she said. Cr Elise Chapman echoed her concerns and said it was “ludicrous” for council to make a decision that may interfere with future airport plans. Cr Chapman read out a series of inflammatory emails she had received, airing fears of “Muslim takeovers” and Sharia Law. Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan voiced her praise for council’s decision. “Thank you to councillors who stared down intolerance and intimidation tonight to support

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Greater Bendigo

Working together to be Australia’s most liveable city Council this week adopted a bold new vision for Greater Bendigo. The updated Council Plan has been framed around the vision: Greater Bendigo – working together to be Australia’s most liveable regional city. The vision is backed by a series of indicators that will enable the City to measure its liveability status against other regional centres in Australia. Mayor Cr Barry Lyons said the vision is ambitious but achievable. “Council ﬁrmly believes that we can make life better for our residents by centring our decision making on becoming the most liveable regional city,” Cr Lyons said. “The vision recognises that it will take a team effort – involving Council, the community and other levels of government – for Greater Bendigo to achieve this outcome.”

community consultation and engagement

Actions include:

• Increasing diversion of domestic waste to resource recovery

Director of Planning and Development Prue Mansﬁeld said the updated Council Plan was adopted following a lengthy period of public consultation, with community input being sought throughout the drafting and adoption process.

• Lobby Federal and State Government for required infrastructure, key projects and services to be in place as our community grows, including advancement of the Marong Business Park and construction of the new runway and Business Park at Bendigo Airport

“The plan includes a series of actions to be undertaken over the next 12 months to ensure strategic objectives, and ultimately the Council’s contribution to the liveability indicators, can be achieved,” Ms Mansﬁeld said.

• Complete the Hospital Precinct Structure Plan and the Rosalind Park Precinct Plan and commence implementation of agreed priorities

• Increasing the proportion of people aged 17 years attending school or vocational training

• Continue to progress cycle and walking path links and footpaths to commercial centres, recreation facilities and schools, with a focus on underserviced areas

It is easy for any regional centre to make claims about liveability so the City has developed a number of key indicators that can be measured over time, including:

• In partnership with community organisations, schools and workplaces, promote and increase physical activity among residents

• Increasing the percentage of the population who walk or cycle ﬁve times a week for at least 30 minutes • Increasing the proportion of houses within a 10 minute walk of a park or open space

• Actively seek opportunities to encourage and support artistic/creative endeavours

• Increasing child immunisation rates to be better than the State average

• Adopt and commence implementation of the revised Domestic Wastewater Management Strategy • Develop a Rural Communities www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/ Strategy councilplan • Facilitate better links between students, education and employer needs, including support for tertiary providers to expand their offerings in identiﬁed local priority employment

• Complete the Integrated Transport and Land Use Plan

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and increase community participation through the delivery of an annual program of creative initiatives

• Develop a Master Plan for Eaglehawk Landﬁll which encompasses its closure as an operating landﬁll in 2019, rehabilitation and conversion to a resource recovery and transfer operation • Work with public land managers landcare and other environmental groups to protect local ecology, landscape values and manage invasive plants and animals

• Decreasing recorded offences of crimes against the person • Increasing the percentage of the workforce who have completed a Bachelor’s Degree or higher • Increasing community satisfaction ratings for

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The Victorian Government’s preference is to have the service running as soon as possible, preferably this year. A preferred Wi-Fi provider is expected to be announced within weeks.

Junortoun says thanks for play space

We know that it will be well used”. Mayor Cr Barry Lyons thanked the signatories for their kind words and said he hoped children in the area enjoyed their new play area, the design of which was inspired by Swift Parrots, Lorikeets and local ﬂora.

Free school holiday fun

The City is presenting two free Stop Motion Animation workshops for young people with a focus on Lego and clay-mation.

Council will allow the State Government to have access to City-owned infrastructure including light poles and public buildings to enable the rapid roll out of free Wi-Fi in central Bendigo. Free Wi-Fi is a welcome initiative and will boost central Bendigo’s overall appeal by providing enhanced educational, entrepreneurial and tourism opportunities for students, visitors and businesses. The proposed service will be designed for outdoor spaces only and will not replace indoor services currently supplied to residential and commercial premises by Internet Service Providers or existing free indoor Wi-Fi hotspot services.

Forty six residents have signed a petition thanking Council for funding and building the Junortoun play space. The petition was organised by the Junortoun Community Action Group and was presented at Wednesday’s Council meeting. It reads: “To the Mayor, Councillors, executive and staff, we the undersigned residents and ratepayers of Greater Bendigo City Council express our sincere appreciation to the City for funding and constructing a play space for the children of Junortoun.

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The workshops are for people aged between 12 and 25 years and will be held on Thursday July 3 in the Green Room at The COG, 45 Mundy Street, Bendigo.

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FIRST STEPS: Transport and Roads Minister Terry Mulder at the site of the new Epsom Railway station. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Epsom back on rail map By CHRISTINE McGINN

THE multi-million dollar Epsom train station is on track with construction works officially underway this week. Transport Minister Terry Mulder visited Bendigo to inspect the shovel-ready site and said it was “moving ahead”. “This is a great project. Any city that is building new railway stations is a city on the move and this says a lot about what is happening here in Bendigo,” he said. “There will be four railway stations in Bendigo and this says it is a big city. “It will be the first time in 40 years that the Epsom com-

munity will be serviced by trains. This is a growing community and the people who live here will really benefit from the fact that they have a railway station at their doorstop.”

quired to add these services. “We will ask Public Transport Victoria to do some additional work to see how we can improve these services but this is phase one.” The station will feature a

Any city that is building new railway stations is a city on the move There will only be 28 trains each week, approximately four trains a day running from the new station. Mr Mulder said the service would be increased pending the patronage demand and complex signalling will be re-

160 metre platform, canopies, bus drop off places, bicycle hoops, 100 car spaces with drop off and pick up bays. Mr Mulder said they would continue to improve the system and invest in the line to ensure train punctuality.

The State Government has spent $7.76 million to fund the Epsom station and additional works at Eaglehawk train station. Eaglehawk train commuters will be given one extra early morning train service to Southern Cross Station. Mr Mulder visited the site in August last year to showcase the preliminary designs. Ducon Construction won the tender and have been working on site since the start of the week. The train timetables are yet to be finalised and works are expected to be completed by the end of the year.

BENDIGO homeless organisation Haven; Home, Safe has struck a merger deal with Preston-based housing provider North East Housing Services. The merger will enable Haven to deliver more services to more people in need across more locations, including large parts of metropolitan Melbourne. Haven chief executive officer Ken Marchingo said the merger was expected to take effect from July 1, following regulatory sign off. The merged entity, which will trade under the Haven banner, will employ more than 150 staff across six offices, manage more than 1600 long-term and transitional properties and have combined assets worth $275 million Bendigo will remain as the agency’s head office. “Normally regional services are merged into larger state-wide or metro-based services. It is rare for a regionally based service, such as ours, to move into the capital city in such a manner,” Mr Marchingo said. “I am also particularly thrilled to announce that we have retained the services of the entire NEHS team without any loss of staff.” NEHS’ current chief executive officer, Haleh Homaei, will manage the agency’s metropolitan operations and join the Haven executive management team as deputy CEO. Widely acknowledged as Australia’s only integrated affordable housing and full-service homelessness services provider, Mr Marchingo said the merger would enable the agency to position itself to deliver better, more efficient and effective services for disadvantaged and displaced Victorians across a wider region from Melbourne to Mildura. “This merger is a significant and strategic move and I am very keen to see how we can drive further initiatives into the future and increase our capacity to meet the needs of our clients,” he said. Productivity and efficiency gains from the integration of the two services should improve access to support workers and tenancy managers, increase response times for maintenance, and broaden the choice of housing options. It is also envisaged the merged entity will have greater development and construction capacity and be more successful in competing for government, private and philanthropic capital. “The merger is also very timely with the Department of Human Services rolling out its new service model, Services Connect,” Mr Marchingo said.

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The sadness remains “ANNE” who was born in 1947, used to sleep on the drafty verandah, that was considered so good for everyone’s health. “I remember that verandah, I used to sleep there until I was 17 and a half,” Anne said. “As soon as I saw the pictures I started shaking. I still have nightmares. “I remember terrible times there. One day I was supposed to take a sick boy some junket to eat, I was 13, and I ate the junket myself. “For my punishment I was dragged out of bed and taken to the boys’ dormitory where I had to kneel all night in my nightie and pray. If I bent over or fell asleep, I was beaten with a strap by a nun who sat in her chair all night and waited for me to fall over. “In the morning I had welts all over my body. “The children who had no one to watch over got all the dirty work. Me, I got a belting from the nuns all the time. I was one of four children and mum didn’t know where we all were. “I remember that if a child ran away they would be caught and brought back. They would be made to stand in front of everybody and their heads would be shaved. We were made to laugh at them. “I remember being on my

knees all the time at a very young age scrubbing floors. My bones have been permanently affected from working so young. “I remember standing around naked waiting for a bath. I remember standing in my undies while a nun, with one of the older women, fitted me for a bra. “One of my more eerie memories was when an old nun died. We had to file past and kiss the nun’s face, it terrified me, I didn’t want to do it. “I’ve never really spoken about this before but we were ill-equipped for the world. “When I was 18 I had a baby which was adopted. They wouldn’t even tell me what I had. Many other girls would have been just like me. My first husband was violent. It was hard growing up. “I think it is terrific that these stories have come out. Someone has to be responsible.” “SARAH” is another lady for whom the series has brought back bad memories. Now 69, Sarah remembers being taken in the night and put in the back of a ute and driven to the orphanage. She had no idea where she was going. Sarah is sad that she can barely read and write.

TIMES PAST Three happy smiles belie a sad history “Sarah” and her sisters ”I was never taught properly. If you couldn’t learn, they didn’t want to know you,” she said. “Because I struggled with my work I had to stay out of the classroom and polish the shoes and do other jobs. “I wanted to learn but they wouldn’t let me. I used to try and teach myself but it was no good. “I went to work when I was 13 and a half. “My first husband was cruel and used to bash me. “I had so many bad experiences I blocked a lot of them

out. I remember lying in the dormitory at the orphanage of a night and looking at the picture of Jesus Christ with the Crown of Thorns on his head. “Those sad eyes. “I used to stare at him all the time and try to get some comfort from him and pray to him. That’s how I got through. “It hasn’t been easy. I’ve still got a lot of sadness inside me.” Next week we follow the story of the Maryfields women and what happened to several after they left St Aidans.

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indeed returned to the orphanage. Unfortunately, the sisters didn’t tell the Rochester family of Francine’s return and rather than grow up on a farm she stayed in the orphanage. But Francine was never forgotten. Over the years the Monigatti family kept on thinking about her and kept looking for her. One time Beryl was

while Francine was working there. “It was a lovely reunion. We cried and hugged. We sat and talked for about three hours, we will never lose her again. I can die happy now. I won’t die wondering what happened to her. She is with us now. She’s beautiful, she’s done so well.” Francine rang the Weekly a week ago to tell us this

Please don’t take me back, I don’t want to go told that Francine was working at Lansell’s Plaza. “I rushed out there only to be told that she had just left,” Beryl said. “But then two weeks ago I read the Weekly and saw Francine’s photo. I couldn’t believe it. I cried and cried. We contacted Francine by phone and it turned out that she lived around the corner from me in California Gully. What is more my grandchildren were at Weeroona College

extraordinary story.” “Something wonderful has happened,” Francine said. “I have found a wonderful woman who used to look after me during schools holidays for more than four years. I have a whole new family; Beryl, her husband, their children, and grandchildren Katie and Mikaela and I even have a grand niece Laylah who is five months. It has been so exciting

for me. I have been going around feeling warm and fuzzy.” Such is the nature of a childhood spent in an institution, Francine has blocked out large parts of it. “But now I have my childhood back,” she said. “I can remember staying on the farm and being chased by a chook which had a go at me. We ate it for tea that night and I thought the chook was being punished.” While Francine has some blanks in her memory, Beryl is now filling them in for her. Obviously it has been an emotional time for Francine but she said that during the years of struggle she helped and loved by friends, such as Meryl Hayes. “It hasn’t been easy talking about my time at St Aidan’s but look what I have gained, this wonderful family. For immediate support call Lifeline 131 114. Open Place 1800 779 379. Child Abuse Royal Commission 1800 099 340.

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LEARNER drivers are calling on businesses and community members to help them get back on the road. The Salvation Army L2P Program does not have their own vehicle to service the increasing demand of local youth to obtain their driving licence. The previous vehicle was written-off in an accident earlier this year, leaving learner-drivers and mentors without a vehicle. The organisation is currently using a loan vehicle until it is able to secure the funds for two cars. Local businesses, car

dealers and the community are urged to support the program with donations to get it back up and running. Bendigo’s L2P project co-ordinator Denise Sibenaler said there were about 50 local youth currently enrolled in the program. “We have kids on the waiting list and more ringing up every day,” she said. “There is a huge demand and it’s more than we can provide.” Youth enrolled in the program often face social and economic barriers to achieving their drivers licence.

Ms Sibenaler said there was a lack of supervising drivers to teach youth to drive, especially in refugee communities or among youth living independently. The L2P program is in desperate need of two small, late model vehicles to teach youth to drive and learn about safe road use. Ms Sibenaler said they needed vehicles with a minimum of a four-star ANCAP rating for the program. Anyone able to support the program or for more information, contact Ms Sibenaler on 5440 8450.

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POLICE are on the hunt to remove all illegal firearms from our streets. The Australasian Operation Unification targets the criminal use of firearms. Bendigo Police Acting Inspector Troy Hargadon said the operation was targeted at the removal of illegal weapons from communities and promoted public safety. “Firearms are an issue across the state,” he said. “We have a lot of rural areas in Bendigo where there have been a number of people suspected theft of firearms in recent times. These guns must have gone into the hands of illegal activity. “We are calling on the community to help us identify who they are and where the firearms are located.” But Act Insp Hargadon said there was a large sector of the community who used firearms correctly. “The focus is on reducing illegal firearms on the streets that are stolen, adapted, modified or in criminal hands,” he said. “Each gun has the potential to kill and they are a menace in the community. It is time to take them out of the hands of criminals.” The co-ordinated state operation will run until June 29. Locals with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Flood risk highlighted STRATHFIELDSAYE and Junortoun residents are urged to deepen their knowledge through the final flood study community information sessions next week. The study shows the extent and level of floodwaters across urban areas in Bendigo with a range of possible flooding incidents. The Bendigo Creek catchment from Kangaroo Flat to Huntly including the outlying suburbs of Maiden Gully, Strathfieldsaye and Junortoun are the focus of the study. North Central Catchment Management Authority chief executive office Damian Wells said it was important the community was informed about the flood study. “The study is all about the wellbeing of the Bendigo community, so teaming a consultation program with the thorough technical work in the study has been crucial,” he said. “The feedback we’ve received will assist the North Central CMA, council and emergency services to prepare for and respond to flooding in our city.” The North Central CMAand Greater Bendigo council appointed Water Technology specialist hydrologic consultants to undertake the study back in 2011. Staged community consultation sessions have been running over six months with the final two sessions on June 23 and 25. The sessions will run, each day, between 2pm to 7pm at the Strathfieldsaye Sports Club on Club Court. Residents can talk with North Central CMA and council staff to discuss the study. Strathfieldsaye and Junortoun residents who have received a letter about the sessions and are attending should RSVP on 1800 282 944.

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Centre of attraction A PLAY centre with a difference opened on Wednesday – welcome to Mulligrub’s. The centre is the brainchild of Glenn and Denise Twitt, who saw a need for something new. “We have grandchildren, and we saw a gap in the market for this type of centre in Bendigo,” Mrs Twitt said. “Glenn and I travelled to America and

went to an amazing trade show in Orlando. “We now have a very exciting play centre, some of the items are the only ones in Australia.” There is plenty of interest in the group, with more than 2900 people already “liking” the group on facebook. “That’s quite frightening really, how popular it is,” she said.

“There’s obviously a need for it.” Mr Twitt said a lot of work has gone into the centre over the past couple of years. “It is really impressive, but then we have spent $2.6million on it,” he said. “I hope the people of Bendigo come and spend some time here.” Mulligrub’s is at 17 Victa Road in East Bendigo.

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value while balancing the region’s growth. “Residents have offered up hundreds of ideas on how we can move around and use our roads and available land differently,” she said. “The community workshop is an opportunity to refine these ideas and explore solutions that you think will work best, and raise any issues that may have been missed.” Residents said they did not want large roads “carving through our suburbs” following the 2011 Road

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It’s time to think outside the square A BENDIGO group is hosting a gathering for local people who “think a little differently to create positive change”. Outside the Square is holding the event at the Old Church on the Hill, Quarry Hill on Thursday, June 26. “Locals in our own community really can make a difference to our day to day health,” Outside the Square facilitator Karen Corr said. “We can be inspired by everyday people who are making better health pos-

sible for our communities. “This month’s Outside the Square is all about finding out about these initiatives and being inspired to get involved or start up our own initiatives.” Ms Corr said healthy solutions can be as simple as voicing a need for safe road crossings to encourage more children to walk to school. For more information or to book email reply@ m a k e a c h a n g e. o r g . a u . Food and drinks will be available to buy.

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students’ learning. “The students will move from the simulation environment, where they work on mannequins with plastic teeth onto real patients who have feelings and expectations and pain sensors. It is an exciting but also scary transition for students to make,” he said. “We have always done that, but we have had to use Bendigo Health which displaces patient care. This way we are able to increase patient care at Bendigo Health and still give the students the introduction they need.

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Open letter to councillors Cox, Williams, Ruffell, Weragoda, Campbell, Fyffe and Lyons, I am writing to you all, having attended Wednesday’s shocking council meeting at which the Bendigo mosque proposal was debated and eventually approved by yourselves, in what I believe amounts to a triumph of rational and considered civility over extraordinarily vicious and abusive ignorance and intolerance. I’ve never attended a council meeting before – might be too scared (scarred?) to ever turn up again. I commend each of you on your obvious commitment to the true australian ideals of social and religious plurality, cultural diversity, multicultural enrichment, human rights and equality, open-mindedness and respectful tolerance. also your measured and rational perseverance in the face of such overwhelming and frightening mob-mentality. as the author of a submission in favour of the proposed mosque and a proud Bendigonian, I am traumatised by and ashamed of the ugly bigotry and thinly-veiled racism which was on display. I know that many people whose views and values align with mine (some with obvious non-European heritage, some of my medical colleagues of muslim faith) felt that they simply could not risk subjecting themselves to the hateful spectacle which the public gallery turned out to be, and did not feel able to attend. It is ironically telling and appalling that anyone in that public gallery who may have wished to speak favourably of the proposal could not. In this context, I wish to thank and congratulate each of you on your courage and persistence in the face of extreme intimidation, disruption and vilification. Please also pass on my appreciation and commendations to the council staff, particularly Prue mansfield, who was especially singled out for outrageous abuse and insult. Thankyou, and may you stay strong in the face of any ongoing adversity. Michelle Goldsmith, Whipstick Ward

Threat or opportunity? Why should the rising level of groundwater under Bendigo pose a problem for the city? It only needs a change in thinking to consider the old underground mine workings as “the new reservoir for Bendigo”.

Rather than a threat, the water should be considered as an opportunity to provide the growing city population with another source of raw water. a further opportunity exists to utilise this vast underground storage capacity to provide temporary storage for excess water runoff during storms which would in effect dilute the concentration of contaminants. Pipe the contaminated water to the Epsom treatment plant via the sewer system, carry out the initial purification treatment at the existing plant. Then pump the recycled product to Spring Gully Reservoir to distribute it to the recycled network or use it to augment supply to the Sandhurst Treatment Plant where it can be further purified to supply the growing domestic needs of the population. Recycled water is used for domestic purposes throughout the rest of the world, why not in the driest continent in the world? This scenario would transfer the cost of pumping to all water users on the Bendigo domestic network and let the tourism body get on with what they do well. We have the ways and means of doing this here but do we have the willpower? Trevor Phillips, Strathdale

Our budget, OMG IT is great to hear that councillor Peter Cox is in favour of keeping the rate increase down to around four per cent rather than six per cent. If I recall correctly, most of the councillors supported this innovative and revolutionary concept at the last council elections. however, once elected, this was all put in the “too hard basket”. Ratepayers that sought to remind these councillors of their promises, were labelled “the carping minority”. Now, according to Cr Cox, we find that one of the reasons this mob blows the budget is that they can’t keep the numbers of employees to a level that we can afford. add to this the wacko idea to spend $15million, of which $5million would come from rates, to enhance the airport for an airline that decided to pull the pin due to lack of passengers. Now we know that, as per usual council knows best, but to spend $180 on an airfare to melbourne with a total time saving of 15 to 20 minutes, is most likely a luxury that would have a limiting effect on passenger numbers. When you look at just the two items above, Cr Cox and cohorts

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should be able fulfill their charter of looking after and representing their constituents without too much pain, instead of empire building with someone else’s money. Perhaps it is time again for commissioners to take over for a while. Karl Helper, Flora Hill

St Aidan’s friend found To all the people who have written in to say “why drag up history? It’s the past, leave it in the past.” Let me say. If it wasn’t for these articles being published and me being contacted for my story, I would never have been reunited with Beryl after 40 years. a loving, caring woman who gave four years of her and her family’s life to give one child, me, many wonderful experiences of a normal childhood that I would not have had otherwise. maybe not everyone was as lucky as me to have such positive experiences. and to those who didn’t I am sorry. and to Beryl and all the other families that gave their time, home, care and love to children like me, thank you from the bottom of my heart. We did and do sincerely appreciate it. Francine Callanan, California Gully

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I oppose the mosque aS a Christian I am against the building of the mosque, we already have the stupa, we are not a muslim city but a Christian city and I oppose the council building this facility. Rhonda Buchanan, Bendigo

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point she’s failed her first basic research ‘assignment’. The following statement at studyassist.gov.au on a page entitled: Budget 2014 – Student Overview would have allayed the “fair-go” fears she lists in her letter: “Students who were enrolled in, or had accepted, a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) on or before may 13, 2014 will continue to be charged under existing arrangements until they finish their study or until the December 31, 2020 (whichever comes first). This covers people currently enrolled in undergraduate courses and non-research postgraduate courses.” ms Goldsmith said: “I am studying to be a clinical psychologist which takes seven years – I do not want to think of what my total debt will be if this budget is approved.” The answer is simple ms Goldsmith; your future “total debt” will be the same as it would have been prior to the 2014 budget. Taxpayers will pay most of the cost of your course, but you will be required to make a contribution. you are also granted the privilege of a loan (hELP), to cover your contribution, which you do not have to repay until your gross wage exceeds more than $50,000. That in anyone’s terms is a generous gift to you and your fellow students from the taxpayers of australia. a gift which guarantees equitable, merit-based access to higher education for all australians. as a footnote: eligibility for the

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only reason for the 2008 landslide, but it played a major part. Fast forward more than seven years and here we are again. In the same room, with only one surviving councillor (although Cr Lisa Ruffell was there in her role as Epsom-protest leader) and with a handful of the same senior staff, the scene was again repeated. Like Epsom, the attacks were personal and nasty. It wasn’t a pleasant night. However, all who were there in 2006 were arguing along planning and strategy lines. There were about 550 objections to the Epsom supermarket plan, and so far there are about 400 against the mosque. There was shouting back in 2006, but not shouting down. There were a few uncalled-for remarks, and it was heated, but nothing like the hate that was in the Town Hall reception room on Wednesday night. All of the Epsom protestors were local, at least from the City of Greater Bendigo. The same could not be said for last night’s mob. Make no mistake about it, it was a mob.

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approve the new Epsom supermarket complex. Today it is a Woolworths, and is quickly growing into a community hub. The site used to be home to the Epsom Soccer Club. It’s run-down facilities were a disgrace. The trade off for them was the Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve. Anyone who has been there, or even driven past, in the past five or six years can’t help but admire what a great asset the facility is. Those councillors made a gutsy decision, one that was in the best interests of Bendigo. They refused to go down the path of backing down to the mob, like their predecessors had done with the plan to extend the tram around Lake Weeroona. As politicians, it is easy to be popular. It is difficult to take a decision that will benefit the city long term, when a loud group are only interested in screaming you down. It is also politically brave. After the Epsom supermarket decision, five of the eight councillors who stood for re-election were voted out. The Epsom vote was not the

They tried to yell down councillors, showed little respect for process, and had simply not done their research. Anyone who has been to a council meeting in the past decade knows questions from the floor are not allowed to be asked about a planning item on that agenda. Anyone who has objected to anything knows there is a planing scheme and if you are not prepared to come up with any planning points that would see the project fall foul of the Local Government Act, there is little chance. All the passion, shouting and, at times, bigotry, cannot win an argument, especially a planning one. Like the councillors in 2006, this bunch on Wednesday night got it right. They made the right decision for Bendigo now, and in the future. Anyone who thinks Sharia Law has a chance of being established in Bendigo, let alone Australia, is arguing solely on ignorance. Yes, the Koran has some ugly elements. So does the bible. Read Leviticus or Exodus if you want to make Christianity look bad and irrelevant. This time around, the Greater Bendigo council made a brave decision. Among the spite, the death threats (including some here), the intimidation and the hatred, council acted reasonably, calmly and with the future of the city foremost in their minds. They should be congratulated. In the words of Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan, seven councillors stared down intolerance to make Bendigo stronger.

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Obituary Dr ralph Winter birrell. BenDiGo lost a great educator, researcher and involved community member with the death of ralph Birrell. Dr Birrell was born at St Arnaud on March 20, 1927. he was educated at the St Arnaud state and high schools and went to Windsor State School to become a trainee primary teacher. After only four months in 1945 he was appointed to be head teacher of a 15-pupil school at Turiff. With a studentship, Dr Birrell attended the Melbourne Teachers College, completing his Primary Teachers Certificate. he received an extension scholarship to study at Melbourne University, for a science degree. At university he was heavily involved in sport and student affairs. An appointment to Kyneton high School followed, where he taught mathematics and physics to matriculation level. in 1952 he resigned from the education Department to re-enrol at the university this time for a degree in electrical engineering. During semester breaks he worked at Commonwealth Fertilisers and Chemicals to help fund his studies. During a summer semester break he was employed at Mt isa Mines as an electrician’s offsider, working seven days a week to maximise his sav-

ings. he also tutored in english to migrants part time during the academic year, which is how he met Marta, who he married in January, 1955. Following a brief honeymoon in Adelaide, the couple went by rail to Broken hill so Dr Birrell could start as a junior engineer at Zinc Corporation/new Broken hill Consolidated. By 1957 he was in charge of electrical construction and maintenance as well as the winding engines. By this time the couple had their first daughter, olga. Late in 1958 Dr Birrell was appointed as head of the electric engineering department at the Bendigo School of Mines/Bendigo Technical College. As a dedicated and competent lecturer he had the rare gift of explaining very complex problems in an understandable way. Upon the retirement of principal Ted Thompson, Dr Birrell was appointed to lead the college in a period of unprecedented growth. Coupled with the appointment Dr Birrell was quick to promote the college’s move to Flora hill. The first computer was installed in 1968, this was a mammoth piece of equipment and a first for Bendigo. The first degree courses were introduced, metallurgy, ceramics, followed by chemistry, civil engineering, arts and business. This was the golden age of the Bendigo institute of Technology. Dr Birrell always had an open door, in his administration, valued the role of

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VALE: Ralph Birrell photographed in 2009. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN women, much earlier than many of his peers. in 1977 he resigned his position and then with his son Alex built a spacious house at Strathfieldsaye. never idle, Dr Birrell ran a business in electrical and electronic consulting for seven years. The Australian Army was looking for a suitable technical officer at the Proof and experimental establishment at Graytown. it was at Graytown that Dr Birrell supervised the proof testing ordnance, ammunition and explosives before acceptance for service. This work required great preci-

sion with sophisticated instruments something that suited his technical mind, up until 1992. From then on ralph devoted his time to historical research, delving into original documents at the Public record office. he published a number of important monographs pertaining to mining and its administration. Soon following, was a singular important work on the development of mining law, entitled, Staking a Claim, published by Melbourne University Press. Dr Birrell now felt well prepared to tackle his PhD thesis on a subject

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There was plenty of celebrating at the Bethlehem home for the Aged in Golden Square for Arthur and Maree Knight’s Diamond wedding anniversary recently. More than three dozen family and friends including great grandchildren were present for the celebrations which included the reading of the congratulatory telegrams from the Queen and Prime Minister. The world’s moved on since May 29, 1954 when the young couple took their marriage vows in the picturesque Pyalong church but the love still remains from

less complicated times. “having plenty of patience is the secret to maintaining a happy marriage,” Maree Knight told the Weekly. She first meet Arthur when he was shearing sheep at her father’s Pyalong property. “They weren’t much good either, not much wool as they were first cross merinos,” Arthur said with a dry smile. Together they raised two sons Maurice and Tony at Tooborac before moving to Bendigo in the mid 1970s after the Defence Department acquired their property.

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EANETTE Purkis will be launching her new book The Wonderful World of Work in Bendigo, this Saturday, June 21. She will also be presenting a talk on autism and employment for the community from the perspective of someone living with autism. Jeanette Purkis is also the author of Finding a Different Kind of Normal – an autobiography, and The Wonderful World of Work: A Workbook for Asperteens. Jeanette has a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome and atypical schizophrenia. She has been working full-time for the Australian public service since 2007. In between writing books and paid work, Jeanette frequently gives talks about

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living well with autism and mental illness. Last year she gave a presentation on autism and resilience at the TEDx Canberra conference. Jeanette featured in the documentary Alone in a Crowded Room that screened on the ABC. This is a free event and Jeanette’s new

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Festival time for Write on the Fringe

NEW festival called Write on the Fringe will take place on August 7 to 9 in the new Bendigo Library and coincides with the hugely successful 2014 Bendigo Writers Festival. Write on the Fringe, an initiative of Greater Bendigo’s council’s Capital Community Connect, has been designed for the community to connect with emerging artists, authors and writers. Festival co-ordinator Maree Tonkin said the Write on the Fringe festival is a place where arts, business and community will collide and creative ideas explored and expressed. “This new festival aims to encourage

the broader community to connect with the local arts sector and a diverse program which features song writing workshops, readings and workshops, zine, comic and book book binding studio, exhibitions and more has been developed,” Ms Tonkin said. “In addition there is also a special festival satellite event planned for the Viewpoint Handmade Gallery that will showcase 30 artists and writers. “Everyone is welcome to come along to the Bendigo library and enjoy what’s on offer at this inaugural fringe festival. “There will be something for everyone to enjoy.” Ms Tonkin said the festival committee,

which comprises representatives from Goldfields Libraries, BendArts, Viewpoint Handmade Gallery, Young Professionals Network and the council had pulled together an exciting programme of events. “The Bendigo Writers Festival which has positioned itself firmly on the city’s arts and cultural calendar and we think it makes perfect sense to schedule our fringe event to showcase other elements of Greater Bendigo’s thriving local arts at the same time,” she said. Write on the Fringe Festival programs will be available from Friday, June 20 at the Capital, View Street Bendigo or the Bendigo library.

NTERTWINING two stories set more than 140 years apart, Colours of Gold by Bendigo author Kaye Dobbie is an unusual mix of history, mystery, romance and the supernatural. The first story is set in present day Melbourne, where single mother Annie works in her father’s restoration business. Asked to restore a Goldfields era painting, her imagination is captured by two young women gazing out from the canvas. As she researches the painting’s history, their lives are slowly revealed and Annie becomes drawn to them in a way she cannot explain. Why is she so intrigued, and why has a stranger in a dark coat started following her? The second story sends us back to 1867, where a paddle steamer captain plucks a barrel from the river and in it discovers a half-drowned girl. Named Alice by the captain’s wife, she has no memory of her name, her past or who tried to drown her. However Alice does have one amazing talent: she can see auras. The colours in an aura reveal a person’s true nature, but they also allow her to foretell impending doom and those she warns are rarely grateful for the prediction. Fleeing fear and suspicion, Alice and new friend Rosey run away to the goldfields, but however far she runs Alice cannot escape her past and a terrifying stranger in a dark coat pursues her wherever she goes. With such an unusual mix of elements, Colours of Gold could easily have been a disaster, however Dobbie has managed to weave a cohesive whole that will have readers rapidly turning the pages. The chapters alternate between 1867 and the present day with equal attention paid to each, the transitions smooth and easy to follow. The supernatural elements do occasionally stretch credulity so this is not for those who take their reading too seriously, but anyone simply after a great story will find themselves swept along by Dobbie’s vibrant characters and narrative prowess. This is a novel to be read for the sheer joy of losing yourself in a story well told. – Vanessa Hughes

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HE row was over before it really began. At the beginning of this week’s council meeting discussing the proposed mosque, mayor Barry Lyons acknowledged the meeting was being held on the land of the Dja Dja Wurrung people. We all were waiting to see how things went. The councillors, council staff and the gallery, and it dawned on me we were all incomers pushing our way onto an unwilling nation. You can read the ins and outs of the meeting elsewhere in the Weekly, but it was drama at a grass-roots level. “We’re not racists. We just don’t want Muslims here,” was the flavour of the gallery comments. I would have preferred it if they were honest. There were shady characters in the gallery, and there were observers in the gallery, and there were people who didn’t care about anything other than stopping the mosque. We heard about the minaret being a danger to aircraft, we heard about Muslims breeding more, so parking would be an issue and we heard about Sharia Law being

MIXED: But many in the gallery seemed anti-Mosque.

forced on the people of Bendigo. This is laughable, and shows many people are not from the welcoming nation Australia claims to be. I cannot deny the passion of some of the more erudite attendees, but as an observer the meeting came across as a gathering of bullies who would be more of a threat to people’s safety than the Muslims they hope to keep out of Bendigo. There is no way I can speak as a Bendigonian, please excuse that, but I can speak as someone who lives in a multicultural society. Australia. I lived in England for 20 or

so years, and learned first hand a mix of races can only open our eyes to all that is good and bad in the world. In south London I lived less than 100 metres from a mosque, and this was 40 years ago. They was no call to prayer, there was no Sharia Law and I was not assaulted in my home. The people who attended were of a faith I had no knowledge of, but they did me no harm. If I was of any faith, it would have to be one where no one’s imaginary friend was better than another person’s imaginary friend, and I would not want to persecute the

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other. So any argument against the mosque on anything other than planning grounds shows a complainer nothing more than a bigot. It’s a nasty word, and comes with an unfortunate image. I saw bigots aplenty at the Town Hall on Wednesday, but thankfully the councillors voted with the planning rules. I will admit if I am wrong in the years to come. But only if you agree to do the same if nothing but good comes from us opening our arms to people of all creeds and faith. After all, the Dja Dja Wurrung people have. Twitter@stevekendall1

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dear dotty... Dear Dotty, I take great offence to your response to the girl who had an Outdoor Education student as a house mate. You inferred that Outdoor Education students are not normal. Speaking as an Outdoor Education student I have to tell you that I am a very nice, resourceful person, I take the rubbish out and leave it on the nature strip to compost. I have studded the walls of the lounge room with footholes and practise climbing. When I do fall it is not very far and I have put the couch cushions on the floor to break my fall. I often prepare meals which don’t need cooking such as cold porridge and I re-hydrate all my food. You will be amazed what a bag of dried up droppings can turn into – steak and custard – chicken and ice cream, it’s always a great surprise. Oh and I don’t need a fridge because I tie the meat in a plastic bag and leave it hanging in the toilet bowl to keep it fresh. Really put out, Horace. Dearest Horace, I can imagine living with you would be more than interesting. When you come across a person in your lounge room do you shine a flashlight on them and prod them with a stick? Do you look them up in a book before talking to them? I can save you a lot of trouble, they are in fact homo sapiens and generally quite peaceful, most of them live in houses in family groups. However if you don’t want to disturb their natural habitat, you’re prob-

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ably best to move out and live in the backyard. Dear Dotty , Earlier this week my university housemates and I were trying to rid a pesky possum problem in the elm tree beside my bedroom window. Must be that time of the year because these frivolous fornicators keep making Godforsaken noises distracting us from study and much needed sleep. I’m afraid when we used our orange gun to scare them off we may have woken the neighbours. Can you think of a quieter alternative? Quintin, Quarry Hill. Dear Quintin, First may I admire your powers of alliteration, pesky possum problem, etc. Marvellous stuff. Now as to how to stop the creatures from fornicating. Just think about what puts you off sex. A bucket of cold water splashed onto the genitals? A sexually aroused alsatian? You could try either of these things but I think the easiest solution is to put an enlarged photograph of Christopher Pyne in the elm tree. Your pesky possum will run for the hills. Try not to look at the photo yourself, it may cause permanent libidinous damage. Twitter@DearDotty

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Spain in the rain A

DRIZZLY wet Sunday, kids cooped up inside all day but relief is on the horizon with a party invitation, one of those parties at an indoor play centre. This wasn’t an occasion where you stand round watching kids consume lukewarm sausage rolls. Sure there was party food, play and ludicrously coloured slushies for the kids but there was also an amazing Spanish spread for the parents. I like to refer to Reuben as the import player for our under seven soccer team. David and Patricia have left family and friends behind in the struggling Spanish economy for David to work with a great local business. Patricia loves our questions about Spanish food and dreams of opening a Spanish bar in Bendigo. After a few too many glasses of cava, Emma and I dream up plans of how we could fund this, while Pete points out we’d only eat and drink the profits. As the kids played in the multi-storey play equipment, at a very Spanish time of late afternoon, David and Patricia proudly laid out before us a Spanish lunch.

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Patricia had spent the morning cooking and was bursting with pride as she shared her favourites from home. As each plate was put down, we were encouraged to eat with what Google tells me was probably “ibuen provecho”. There was a tray of empanadas. The most beautiful pastry, with such a pretty pinched edging filled with a simple combination of tuna, onion and capsicum. Delicious croquettes with potato and ham. Two tortillas, one with potato and onion, the other with chorizo as well. The crowd favourite though was the stuffed capsicums. Patricia told us about the Spanish love of bread and how the best way to eat the

tortilla is to put a slice in a crusty roll. That was delicious, the creaminess of the tortilla highlighted by the contrast to the roll. As if I really needed to know another way to consume eggs, cream and carbs. I was fascinated by David’s horror at how early in the day Australians eat lunch and his enthusiasm for eating and sharing. I could easily be convinced to delay lunch until after 3pm for a spread like that. We left the party on a high. The kids on the usual sugar high. The parents on a high about how exciting it all was. As Bendigo attracts more diversity we experience other ways of life, how sharing meals can make a community.

RAFTALIVE is back in Bendigo this weekend, and Emma Dean is part of the show. Emma is 2013 Masterchef Australia winner, and her passion for food began in the paddocks and kitchen of her family country home near Bendigo. Her parents instilled a love of growing and cooking farm-fresh produce in Emma and her two sisters. “From my youngest years, I was taught to knead bread, grow vegies, tend to livestock and collect freshly laid eggs,”

she said. Emma’s first cookbook is a collection of more than 100 delicious recipes that captures Emma’s hobby-farm origins and her love of local, seasonal produce. Emma will be featuring on Saturday and Sunday with live stage demonstrations on lemon meringue eclairs and eclair praline noisette. Emma will also be running workshops on both days. The show will be held at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds Friday, Sat-

urday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Along with Emma, Treats will also be featuring Sheryl Ong Mui Ai from Buns in the Oven in Malaysia. Sheryl is an award winning sugar artist and specialises in custom made cakes and cupcakes. Sheryl will be running two master classes as well as stage demonstrations on all three days. For more information and to register visit www. craftalive.com.au

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Culinary questions with Jody and Brent Loam of the Willow Room Q. What is Salsify? A. Salsify is a long thin root vegetable that looks like a skinny parsnip. It has a white, pale flesh and rough skin that needs to be scrubbed and peeled before cooking. People say Salsify has a slight salty or oyster like taste after it’s been cooked. It can be used in soups and stews or simply steamed, roasted or mashed. Q. What are Bacon Avocados? A. Bacon avocados are a

cooler climate variety of avocado. They are in season right now and are slightly smaller in size with a lighter almost yellow coloured flesh that is normally dryer in texture than other avocados. Look out for this variety when buying at the moment, they should be better quality and cheaper. Q. How do you cook beef cheeks? A. Beef cheeks are great to cook in this colder weather. Marinate the beef cheeks

overnight in a good quality red wine. Drain off the wine and reduce it in a pot, cooking out the alcohol. Pat dry the beef cheeks and brown the outside in a hot fry pan. Pour over your reduced wine with some beef stock, herbs and garlic. Slow cook, covered at about 120C for three hours or until the cheeks are nice and soft. Remove the cheeks and reduce the cooking liquid until it’s slightly sticky, putting the cheeks back into the sauce before serving.

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Crystals align to provide Treatment relief and serenity proves

ORLD-WIDE, hundreds of thousands of people testify to being amazed at the results from Crystal Light Bed therapy, which is now available at Mind Matters in Junortoun. This is the same treatment that has featured on Oprah’s popular television show that was successfully developed by acclaimed Brazilian healer, John of God.

Treatment is totally safe with clients claiming increased energy A crystal light bed has seven clear, highly polished crystals, tuned to a specific frequencies that align with the body’s energy centres. “Energy/vibrational medicine has become a popular alternative healing therapy,” Mind Matters’ Sandra Semple said.

For centuries civilizations have recognised the importance of light, colour and crystals in rejuvenating and balancing the body to produce positive energy, healing and a sense of well-being. “Crystal Light bed healing is true life enhancing experience with the results and benefits outweighing many other healing therapies.” The physical sensation of Crystal Light Bed therapy on your body is unique to each individual. Clients receive treatment by relaxing face up with eyes closed, listening to soothing music inducing deep relaxation and clarity of mind. “Treatment is totally safe with clients claiming increased energy, improved health and wellbeing, pain relief, peace, heightened awareness and stress relief,” Sandra said.

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AMMY Davis Podiatry is the only podiatry practice in the region to offer the latest laser treatment for onychomycosis – an unsightly and potential harmful fungal disease that can affect both toenails and fingernails. With the warmer weather only a season away there has never been a better time to let the certified podiatrists at Tammy Davis Podiatry determine whether this remarkable laser treatment would be beneficial. Their German manufactured FOX 1064nm laser, can be used on both hands and feet. Onychomycosis is often characterised by a change in nail colour, thickening and distortion of the nail, and debris under the nail plate which can become smelly. “Our service is conveniently located at the one site, and includes a follow-up consultation, which enhances the effi-

LOOKING GOOD: Thanks to Tammy Davis Podiatry. cacy of the treatment with a greater than 85 per cent success rate,” podiatrist Tammy Davis said. “Our Podiatrists will meticulously and painlessly ‘debulk’ the nail

“There are no harmful side effects or down time, and the procedure is extremely well tolerated.” Previously treatment involved anti fungal medication, exhaustive

The laser is also an effective bactericidal tool prior to treatment, thinning it gently with sterile specialized equipment. “This is imperative to ensure the effectiveness of the laser treatment while resulting in cosmetic improvement, and self esteem.

topical treatments and even surgery to remove the affected nails. “Laser is now the gold standard treatment for fungal nail disorders of the toes and fingers,” Tammy said who has witnessed some amazing

results and is extremely pleased with the success of laser treatment. “Now is the ideal time to get your nails healthy and looking good for summer,” she said. “Along with its antifungal properties, the laser is also an effective bactericidal tool, destroying pathogenic micro-organisms and stimulating the reparative process.” So to have your feet or hands looking and feeling their best, phone Tammy Davis Podiatry at 128 Condon Street, Bendigo, on 5443 9211 for an initial consultation today.

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Providing relief and contentment

ON A ROLL: Karin Herrmann of Alternative Fitness Bendigo. Photo: GARRY PATERSON

Improving your posture

ENTLE exercise is more palatable for the body in winter, according to Alternative Fitness Bendigo’s Karin Herrmann. “WuTao dance, ChiBall, core work and stretching are all excellent fitness choices,” Karin said. Alternative Fitness Bendigo runs various fitness classes for people who are new to exercise or injured, as well as for the fitter individual. “The emphasis of my

classes is to help improve your overall fitness and body awareness, connecting your inner energy and soul. “Excess tension produced by bad physical habits, poor posture, incorrect body alignment, accidents and injuries, is what we address in class. “Good posture is also important as most people sit for a large part of the day with poor posture.” With winter being the ideal time to rest, rejuvenate and dream why not

EST Health & Wellbeing have been providing nourishment for both your body and soul at their shared Queen Street premises for more than a year, after moving from their former Harley Street address. All of Zest’s massage therapists are fully qualified and experienced, ensuring you of a professional massage to suit your individual needs. Including deep tissue, pre and post-natal, sports and occupational injury, remedial massage or just pure relaxation with the

blissful Ka Huna experience. Or participate in their Studio Pilates classes which strengthen and condition

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They can tailor your own prescription exercise program your body to improve posture and assist in long term muscle conditioning and functioning. Alternatively they can tailor your own prescription exercise program to your exact requirements. Zest Health & Wellbeing offer a variety of mas-

able Monday to Saturday, with after hours appointments available. So empower yourself today by phoning 5444 1455, to discuss your needs. Zest Health & Wellbeing, 128 Queen Street, Bendigo.

seek advice on how to fix your poor posture, change bad habits while learning self-help techniques and exercising. Phone Karin Herrmann on 5449 3489, email kherrmannafb@gmail. com or visit www. alternativefitnessbendigo. com.au for more details. Or come along to a free come and try session – Monday, June 30 at 6pm and Friday, July 4 at 9.30am. Bookings essential.

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ports is also available, ranging from simple, elastic supports to lace up sport designs to custom made supports, such as callipers and ankle-foot orthoses and fracture braces. They stock and fit devices for ankle or foot injuries and fractures, which may replace the need for plaster. They can also help those with swelling of the feet and legs, stocking a large range of graduated compression stockings that can relieve the discomfort caused by swollen feet and legs. They also stock a special range of socks for diabetics, with no seams, loose fitting tops and padded soles. Whatever your foot or ankle needs, the team from OAPL Health and Mobility Centre have got you covered. They also have all of your mobility needs covered, walkers, wheelchairs, scooters, bathroom seats, commodes and more.

E are on our feet all day long and though we may not know it, they need to be taken care of. Take time out for your tootsies and discover the services and products offered by OAPL Health and Mobility Centre, who stock and manufacture many items to protect and support your feet. The OAPL Health and Mobility Centre team provides custom made foot orthotics, which are an excellent treatment for flat or pronating feet and very important for the diabetic foot. They can also assist those with rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, diabetes, heel spurs, shin splints, achilles tendonitis and excessive foot callusing. Custom made foot orthotics benefit the foot by redistributing forces and re-aligning the foot to the correct position. They stock a large range of extra depth/width footwear which can benefit those who struggle to find footwear that

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Cataracts are a common cause of visual difficulties in people over 60 years.

A cataract is the natural lens inside the eye which becomes cloudy. It is situated behind the pupil.

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HE Baptcare Bendigo family home visiting program, or Home-Start, invites people to join their program to help support needy families. Volunteers or mentors visit families for two hours a week to talk, listen, help and much more. Raising a young family can be exhausting and isolating, so a visit from a Home-Start volunteer can make a real difference.

The program caters for all religions and cultures and is free to all. Since starting six years ago Baptcare Bendigo’s program has worked with more than 300 children and their families. Home-Start volunteers are often parents themselves or have experience with children and know too well the difficulties parents can face. “One of our client’s has four children, two with autism who we visited weekly for about a

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Visual symptoms include: needing a frequent change of glasses; difficulties seeing fine print or reading street signs or enjoying clarity on television; glare and problems with night driving; colours appearing drab, diminished brightness.

The cataract is removed through a micro incision as small as 2.2 mm. An artificial lens (intraocular lens implant) is then put into the eye in the same place as where the cataract was and stays inside the eye forever and will never degrade. It needs no maintenance or replacement.

At the conclusion of the surgery no sutures are needed. The micro incision simply selfseals. Recovery is fast. Improved vision is often noted the next day (in some cases that very same day). There are minimal restrictions. Nearly everything from walking, bending, gardening, recreational activities, television and the like can be started within 24 hours.

Vision is improved and sometimes no glasses are needed afterwards. Eye Surgeons Bendigo is very experienced in Cataract surgery and employs the latest in techniques, equipment and lens implants.

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“For parents, this one-toone companionship means so very much,” Jane said. “Our volunteers complete a preparation course before visiting a family and are offered ongoing support and training.” Baptcare Bendigo Home-Start program is calling for volunteers to start their next course in July. Volunteers can call or email Jane Worthington on 5441 1047 or email jworthington@baptcare.org.au for more information.

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The cataract surgical procedure is same day with no overnight stay. A local anaesthetic is used and there is no need to be put to sleep. At Eye Surgeons Bendigo, we use a technique requiring no needles to be injected around the eye.

year,” coordinator Jane Worthington said. “When she came to the program she was depressed, isolated and lonely with lots of tension between her and her partner. “Four months after she joined the program she said she felt less isolated and her relationship had improved.” Baptcare Bendigo needs more volunteers who have two hours a week to visit a Bendigo family.

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OR lovers of genuine Asian cuisine there is a new venue in town that is definitely worth a visit. Lyttle Asia at 281 Lyttleton Terrace next door to La Porchetta offers a variety of Asian dishes. Let manager Em and head chef B tempt you with their oriental delights, Tuesday to Saturday from noon to 9pm. “We’re letting diners experience uncomplicated but simple Asian cuisine as it was intended, using fresh ingredients, herbs and spices,” chef B said. Choose from a selection of steamed dumplings that rival the best anywhere. Followed by one of their signature dishes such as the black bean steak with tender, juicy beef topped in a delicious

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land, Iceland and Alaska. The event is more then a night at the movies with great prizes to be won and is a celebration of winter. Tonight at 7pm. Check out the trailer and for more info visit www. warrenmiller.com.au Book now by phoning the cinema on 5442 1666 or drop by the box office. All tickets $21.

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Saturday, June 21 Family bush dance: At Bendigo East hall, starting at 8pm. Dances on the program will be old time and bush. Music by the Emu Creek Bush Band. Tickets $8 adults, Children U16 free. A plate of supper would be appreciated. Details: 5442 1153. Rod McKenzie sings: Spring Gully Hall from 7.30pm. Great supper and prizes and all the proceeds will be presented to Relay for Life. Details: Keith on 5444 2953. Sunday, June 22 The Bendigo Newcomers: Meet at the Axedale Tavern and coffee house from noon. RSVP today

on 0419 666 663. Tuesday, June 24 Victorian Sheepmeat Producer Forum: All Seasons in Bendigo from 1.30pm- 5pm. The forum is open to all producers and is free to attend. Please RSVP by today 02 6269 5610. Thursday, June 26 Old Time Dance: 8pm to 11pm. Entry $5. Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Hall, Darling Street. Details: 5442 1815. Genealogical Society: Meeting. 7.30pm. Uniting Church Hall, Church Street, Kangaroo Flat. Details: Yvonne on 0414 819 986.

T is a good bet you’ll see Justine Clarke everywhere you look over the next few weeks. Season two of the ABC’s Time of Our Lives premieres on June 26 at 8.30pm, and Justine brings her children’s show I am a... to the Capital Theatre on July 5 at 11am. Justine actively chased down her part in Play School. “I pursued it, got an audition and was in,” she said. “I count myself lucky.” This mum of three has two of her children as her biggest fans. “But the youngest likes Alex Papps,” she said. Justine has an acting pedigree stretching back many years, but said Play School took a special strength. “You really know when you’ve done a day on Play School,” she said. “There’s an awful lot that goes into it. “The live shows are something else, but the energy from the audience means I don’t feel spent at the end of the show. “My show is always about encouraging the audience to join in and make music together, to make it more like a party.” Justine is pleased her songs are now part of the Play School songbook. “The albums have won platinum and silver discs, and I feel I am doing something of value,” she said. Justine out of the TV brings mixed reactions from her viewers. “There are generally two categories of fans,” she said. “Some are in awe you have managed to get out of the TV, and some feel they know you already, and continue the conversation they have every day in their

JUSTINE CLARKE lounge room.” The dramatic difference in The Time of Our Lives brings a whole new range of skills on show. “They do feel completely different,” Justine said. With the second season of the show starting on June 26, Justine returns as Bernadette. The program’s shoulder to cry on has a new world to deal with as breast cancer looms for her character. The series runs for eight episodes, on

the back of the high-rating first season. “It’s aimed at a similar age group to those in the program,” Justine said. “So people relate to it. “As I get older as an actor I feel more able to voice any concerns I have. There is a dialogue in the production team, and the show is about collaborating and creating, and we all respond to that. “We know our characters well now, so we can all have input into the finished product.” – Steve Kendall

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Throughout the school holidays from 28 June to 12 July, Werribee Open Range Zoo will come to life after dark from 5.30pm – 8.30pm, with thrilling fire shows, animal encounters, marshmallow toasting, shadow puppet theatre and a whimsical secret garden to explore. During Wild Nights the Zoo’s walking trails will be open and are best explored by torchlight as you spot Lions, Wild Dogs and Cheetah

on the prowl and Hippos wallowing in the deep ponds or enjoying a late night feed on the beach. You can also get close to some of Australia’s most fascinating nocturnal creatures in the Bandicoot Hideout – a new exhibit that’s home to the critically endangered Eastern Barred Bandicoot along with other nocturnal natives including Squirrel

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T is now winter and the days are definitely colder, daylight saving is a distant memory and you now need a jumper or coat in the evenings. And there is neither not light or the desire to get out into the cold and go for a ride or a run. So after all your good work over summer, are you going to sit on the couch and put the weight back on? Or are you going to keep your summer body and workout at home with some fitness equipment from Mr Rental? Mr Rental has equipment that will suit your needs. They have exercise bikes that you can either adjust manually or computer controlled bikes that program in hills and valleys to keep your ride interesting. There

are cross trainers that give you a low impact workout that is like skiing, ideal if you hope to get up to the snow this year. All this equipment is well maintained and nice and quiet so you can still watch TV while you work out. Of course Mr Rental also has treadmills that suit all speeds and sizes of people. From a basic walker that can go as slow as you like, right up to a runner that will carry 125kg and go at 16kph and while that might not sound fast compared to a car, at 16kph you would still travel more than 5km in 20 minutes. So if you want to stay fit this winter then give Daryl and Kristine at Mr Rental a call on 5443 5222 or 1800 880 778 or call in to 80b Garsed Street, Bendigo.

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S the head man of the most numerous group of Chinese on the Bendigo goldfield, in the late 1850s and early 1860s, Fok Sing, as pointed out last week, was a man of influence. Fok Sing’s influence extended not only in the Chinese community but also within the Caucasian one as well. In the early 1860s Epsom was still enjoying a period of prosperity because of the alluvial gold being won from close to the surface of the ground in that locality. Among the Epsom alluvial gold seekers were a number of Chinese. As soon as a group of any nationality established themselves in a particular area, the entrepreneurs were hot on their heels to set up businesses to cater for the newly arrived crowd. Stores, refreshment purveyors, suppliers of goods and chattels, all saw any new rush as a commercial opportunity. In fact the shops, in the majority of cases, financially were far more successful and viable than the diggers for gold themselves. Rok A’Ying, was a Chinese store keeper on the Epsom rush. He among others,

catered not only for his countrymen but also for any Europeans that sought his particular goods. Among the stock of tools, food and other items was Chinese preserved fish. A quantity of the salted dried fish from Rok A’Ying’s stock was purportedly stolen by two fellow Chinese. Rok A’Ying’s store had been called Kum Quong (Chong) Lea, according to an article that appeared in The Age. So displeased was Rok A’Ying with the disappearance of the fish that he reported this to the police authorities, who eventually arrested two men, who belonged to the clan of Chin and Moy. But the two clans came under the protective umbrella of the head man Fok Sing. These alleged perpetrators of the stolen salted preserved fish were brought up before the Sandhurst (Bendigo) Circuit Court. Normal procedures followed in the court with both the prosecutor and the defendants arguing their respective cases. As the evidence presented to the Court on both sides was rather inconclusive, the two prisoners Chin and Moy were discharged.

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AN AQUIRED TASTE: Salted preserved fish was stolen from Rok A’Ying .

This was to much delight of Fok Sing who was their head man. Fok Sing was of the opinion that the prosecuting store keeper Rok A’Ying should be taught a lesson and he took out his calligraphy brush and a quantity of paper to write notices in Chinese. These notices were posted up in the Epsom and Bendigo area. Translated the posted bills read as follows: All the people of our districts are hereby specially informed that one Rok A’Ying a general store keeper, under the style of Kum Quong Lea at Bendigo and as Kum Chong Lea at Epsom, is so very vicious, oppressing, and

desperate, that bystanders cannot bear to see, he reported the loss of a bag of salt fish, expressly to obtain the arrest of two men of the clan Chin and Moy respectively, and lodged them in the camp (lock up). Being in great wrath to see this, we therefore assembled together on purpose of providing the future inflictions. We accordingly inform all the people of our districts that they are prohibited to trade with the said A’Ying. Any persons found out dealing privately with the above, and brought up to the said society’s hall will be fined £10 and inflicted fifty lashes boulder (?): the

informer will be rewarded with £5. In default of the fine, we will assemble to take steps to send the defaulter to the authority to be punished, and levy the fine to his relations again. We will give no allowance whatever. Dated the Three Districts Company Hall 9th month 11th day. Here the company’s seal was attached. As a direct result of the above notices, Rok A’Ying’s customer base completely collapsed, so much so that he had to close his stores. This was the power of head men the likes of Fok Sing; his name by the way is also spelt Fook Shing.

OCAL author Larna Malone is compiling a book on the first men from the Bendigo district to volunteer for service in WW1. Entitled The First Lot, the book focuses on the 93 men who volunteered for the infantry. They served in the 7th Battalion, participating in the landing at ANZAC Cove, the 2nd Battle of Krithia, and the attack on Lone Pine. As far as possible, the events are described in their own words, through accounts recorded in letters and diaries. Larna is appealing for help to complete her book, however. She hopes to include a brief biography of each soldier, with a photograph if available. She is now particularly keen to track down photographs of the following men: Benjamin Noel Edwards, No 909, known as “Noel” from Quarry Hill. William Darwin, No 780, Known as “Bill”, member of Bendigo Highland Pipe Band. George Ninnis, No 809. John Truesdale, No 824, known as “Jack”, bookmaker. If you can help Larna, please email events@bendigoweekly.com.au

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

TempTech

TV Tuning from $40

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

Driveways Paths etc Free Quotes

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

CLEANING & CARPET

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

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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

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

Bobcat & Tipper Hire Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

200 - 600mm diameter

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

Call Ron 0438 569 385

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

Call Matt 0418 392 559 matthewsefton33@gmail.com

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Services Offered

LITTLE RIPPER Digger Service

Trenching, Rotary Hoeing, Post Holes, Levelling 4 in one bucket,Tipper Hire. Ph: Glenn or Donna

5446 7163 or 0418 510 074

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CONTACT STEPHEN 0409 381 474

COMPUTERS

GARDEN SERVICES

Geoff Williams Electrical Installations

Over 40 Years Service

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

Phone: 0417 329 802

FURNITURE REMOVALISTS

COM PET RATE ITIVE S

• 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

BRICKLAYERS

Repairs completed within 24 hours

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

or 0407 507 841

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Your Local Removalist Interstate Backload Specialist

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

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

Computer & IT Problems? Onsite Computer Services for Home and Business

• Repairs • Upgrades • Virus removal • Networking & WiFi • Screen replacementt • Web design • Same day support

CALL STEVE 0408 928 763

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

Cave’s Concreting 0409 173 754 Peter

CONCRETING LEON BEATTY

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Sanding & Polishing of all Timber & Cork Floors, New and Old

Call Luke Phone: 5447 1526 Mobile: 0422 897 575

Over 12 years of industry experience

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

1300 558 385

HANDYMAN SERVICES

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Specialising in alterations & additions

ne Hour

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0487 231 883 or 5448 8671

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FREE QUOTES, 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678

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Matt Sefton 0418 392 559 CARPET / RUGS

SERVICING BENDIGO & DISTRICT SE REC 14361

Left over Carpet? Make useful Mats! Local Overlocking Service

Rug Addiction 129 High Street Kangaroo Flat 03 5447 0433

Services Offered Price includes colour, scanning of images and clip art

1300 558 385

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

Darren Liersch: 0409 077 600

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GREG SMITH ELECTRICIAN

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

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

Paul 0429 462 057

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LANDSCAPING

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

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0415 503 875

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• 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 •

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

BUILDERS

Big or small we fix it all!

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

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Bricklaying

Pete’s

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0422 660 912 Pensioner discounts available.

Over 37,500 copies circulating Central Victoria each week.

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

BUILDERS

ELECTRICIANS REC 4085

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• Yard Clean Ups • Building Flat Pack Furniture • House-Sitting • And More...

Call Bec- 0416 286 610

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

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Services Offered LANDSCAPING 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

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

from $30

Phone 0408 506 159

Have your heater serviced

Full safety checks • carbon monoxide tests

CHRIS THORNTON 0490 370 558

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WE PICK UP AND DELIVER YOUR THINGS

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Specialising in all general plumbing, kitchen & bathroom renovations. Quality Work For a free quote, call Luke on at a fair 0430 712 108 price.

RUBBISH REMOVAL

ROOFING

SUPERIOR

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

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

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EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING 5446 7751

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0438 632 219

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

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PAINTERS / DECORATORS

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PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting

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

Pty. Ltd.

License No. 32710

Call for a FREE no obligation quote

P. 0419 114 163 • DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

MIDLAND PAINTING & DECORATING

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

544 33 999 4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

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

ROB: 0418 718 881

E: robrunnalls@live.com.au

TRIPPA’S PAINTING SERVICE

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Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall Master Plumber

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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

1300 850 342

TREE LOPPING

SPOUT CLEANING

SMITHS

SPOUT CLEANING

CV Industrial Vacuum Services

Quality tree and Stump Removal

Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned

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)

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429

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

JUDD’S TREE LOPPING Phone Brian on

Phone Trippa 0427 241 958

0417 545 193 or 5447 7276

Lic#100122

91 Wesley St, Kangaroo Flat

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

PEST CONTROL

Sandhurst Painting and Decorating

WEED CONTROL All your broadleaf weeds

35 years experience Prompt efficient service at reasonable rates

Quotation gladly given

Call Phill Hutchings on

0417 057 010

WEED SPRAYING

Formally “Spider Sprayers”

Hobby farms Boom and/or hand spraying, professional & reliable, 15 years experience

PH BRUCE: 0419 968 977

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FOR SALE

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

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

Containers to suit all your needs!

✹ Buy ire or H

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

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

FOR SALE

APEX PETROL BOWSER including large range of Automobilia & collectables. First time these have been up for sale. Bendigo Area Ph 03) 5435 4123 3 X elaborate wooden frames, 4ft 6" x 2ft 6" $100 lot 0437 266 699 ALLOY bullbar suit Proton Jumbuck ute $40 Ph 0429 047 188 ALLOY checker plates, 5x 2mm secondhand sheets 1225x1550, 1225x1600, 1225x860, 1225x680, 1225x840. $130 ono Phone 0418 454 060

BIKE Merida hybrid, quality components, puncture resistant tyres. EC $390 Ph 0402 443 396. BIKE, repco quality gear 5443 0061

triathlon, $95 Ph

BOOTS, black leather, long, last seasons, size 41 $50 Ph 5443 5530 BREAKFAST Set, Royal Winton, yellow with pink fuschia, excellent condition. $330 Ph 5443 2525

ARTIFICIAL flowers, several varieties, $5 the lot Ph 5442 3134

ASSORTED books, VGC, $2 each or make an offer Ph 5442 3134

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

BELLINI electric stove cooker, near new $100 Ph 0429 047 188

BICYCLE rack for vehicle, childs seats for bicycles (2) $50 0408 528 188

COMPUTER Dell Desktop VGC $80.00 Bendigo T 0412346115 COUCH, 2 seater + 2 chairs, Burgandy, Velvet $50 ono Ph 5443 3447 DOG Kennel. Medium Size $15 Ph 5443 0061 DRESSING Table, 40's era, 3 drawer + Mirror $50 Ph 5443 3447

FOR SALE

HYDRAULIC Floor Jack 1500kgs $30 Ph 0488 437 011

DRESS, pink satin, a line skirt, strapless, sz 12-14, $80 Ph 5439 6472 FILING Cabinet, 4 drawer, Steel. $35 Ph 5444 2581

KELVINATOR fridge freezer pair, $230. Phone 5443 6361

FIREPLACE insertHeatmaster, 900mm x 750 x 500, large size, VGC. $600 ono Phone 5439 3711

KING bed base and mattress ExC $100 Ph 0418 256 107

CHEAP REDGUM SPLIT FIREWOOD

For further details 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

FOR SALE

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

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

KITCHEN sink with tap, round, brand new, $100 ono Ph 0437 186 788 LAWN mower electric $100 Ph 0437 564 279

ORIENTAL Sideboard. Solid elm, hand painted, b l a c k , g o l d , 1740x700x500. Superb piece, reluctant sale, downsizing. $1000 neg Ph 0400 519 989 PADDED dog cushions, tough fabric, S, L, XL from $10 Ph 5442 3134

PEA STRAW

Bales. $7 per Bale. Free Delivery Bendigo Area. Ph 0407 500 983 POWER Mate, Ratchet, good for moving trailers $80 ph 0488 437 011 PRESSURE cleaner, new, Spit Water, key start, 3650 PSI, 13HP Honda. $3500. Phone 0428 443 808 RABBIT cage $70 ono Ph 0419 536 501

LOUNGE suite, 3pce red velvet, removble cushions $60 Ph 5449 6886

RADIO with CD player, plus seperate turntable $50 ono Ph 5444 2100

LOUNGE suite, 3 seat recliner, brand new, couldnt exchange. mocha colour, $250 ono Ph 0437 186 788 LOUNGE suite, 1 x2 seater & 2 singles, velvet camel colour, GC, very clean, $250 ono. Ph 0409 435 525 MICROWAVE Simpson, $20 Ph 0447 269 104

A grade dry split Redgum, $140 m3 delivered. Ph Dave 0409 516 458

MIRROR semi circle, w/ 2 shelves 139 H x 118 L $30 Ph 0401 132 177

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FOR SALE SKIS - wood (circa 1946) with bindings & poles (bambo) GC $400 Phone 5439 3711

LAWN mower B&S 2 stroke large motor $75 Ph 0405 035 474

FIREWOOD

RECEPTIONIST desk with countertop. As new. Front 2800mm. Depth 3520mm. Easy to disassemble. Available immediately. $950.00. 0408 179 328

SURFBOARD bag, Bullys, 7ft 6" $20 Ph 5443 0061

OLD ceramic electric jugs, will pay $300 - $600 for Bendigo Jugs Ph 4433 1876 or 0413 461 974

STEEL drainage mesh 4 of 9 inchx6ft $100 lot Phone 0437 266 699 SUITCASES, Old, x2 $40 each Ph 5442 5552 SYDNEY Olympics 2000, double VHS tapes, new, $25. Ph 5447 8573 TABLE saw system & router ( Ryobi & Bosch) VGC $600 Phone 5439 3711 TOOTHBRUSH sanitizer Violight, new, $20. Ph 0419 375 053

TOP SOIL Sieved $35 per metre, 4 metre min. delivery 8m & 10m also avail. Garden Mix $60 a metre. Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770 TOWEL rack free standing $10 Ph 0431 192 006 TV LCD, Flat screen, 15" w/ H/D Topbox GC $80 Ph 0488 437 011 TV stereo unit, solid timber, lead light doors, $95 Ph 0447 269 104

MOBILE PHONE

RECLINER / lift chair, ATAMA'nordic' used, good condition, $630 Phone 0419 378 709

VINYLS, nat King Cole (x8) $20 lot Ph 5444 2581

MUSHROOM COMPOST

ROUND table. $100.00 ONO Ph 0408 990 329

WASHER Haier Semi-auto VGC $80.00 Bendigo T 0412346115

FOWLERS Jars, No 31, (x12) w/clips & lids $45 lot Ph 5444 2581

CARPET U/lay, Dunlop, large new roll, 6ft wide, $50 Ph 5438 7275

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

FRIDGES

NATIVE Plants Sale. New stock from $5, older stock 30% off. Fri-Sun 10am-4pm 426 Napier St White Hills

NEWNES pictorial knowledge Aust Ed. Vol 1-10 $100 5442 5552

GARDEN MULCH

OFFICE desk VGC $100.00 cost $280 Bendigo T 0412346115

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

COLONIAL dining table $50 Ph 5441 4994

GEORGE Foreman Roaster $15 ono Ph 0408 528 188

COMPUTER Dell Desktop VGC $80.00 Bendigo T 0412346115

GIRLS clothes size 3-8 huge box $40 Ph 0437 564 279

OFFICE seat, sit right, ergonomic chair, VGC $50 Ph 0407 867 505

ON TRACK TRAINING Enrol

for courses starting July Phone 5446 3477

WESTINGHOUSE Fan -forced wall oven, separate grill drawer $150 Ph 0417 353 041

TWIN pusher, ( Phil and Teds), GC, ph 0419 346 126

GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE 21 Lewana Way S/saye, 7.30am-5pm Saturday. Old furniture, old wares, silver, 2 fridges, lawn mower, BMX, sewing machines, tool boxes, Cristal, stone collection and much more

MOVING SALE Skinners Plaster 121A Victoria St Eaglehawk. Saturday 28th of June 8am-1pm. Decorative cornice, roses, corbels & dents. Damaged, seconds & deleted stock. Specials on the day. Limited stock. CASH ONLY

LARGE site of 63 hectares, dams, sheds, multiple paddocks avail. Some with dbl fencing between paddocks. Lease whole or parts. Midland Hwy Huntly. Phone Steven 0430 149 714

LIVESTOCK

BICHON Frise x 4 Females, white with champagne ears. Wormed, vet checked, micro chipped. Ready to go (98200035) -6616939 -6622972 -6799747 -6565661 $600 ea Ph 5480 3641 or 0402 226 723

JACK Russell pups, F. tan & white, vacc., vet check., m/c 982000 362046117, '551, '446. You won't see better. $350. Ph 0448 396 000

LARGE site of 63 hectares, dams, sheds, multiple paddocks avail. Some with dbl fencing between paddocks. Lease whole or parts. Midland Hwy Huntly. Phone Steven 0430 149 714

CLEARING SALES BENDIGO ANTIQUE AND ESTATE AUCTIONS

AUCTION - Wednesday 25th June - 6 pm 177 View Street, Bendigo 730 lots of Antiques & Collectables on offer:

Mags, etc Ph 5446 1191

www.bendigoantiques.com.au

YORK Electric Treadmill, 5 programs, GC $275 Phone 0413 571 462 or 5432 2494

SEWING machine Janome RE1306, manual incl. $70 Ph 0431 192 006

WANTED

SINGLE bed with trundle, white tubular, $50 Ph 5443 1923

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

AGISTMENT

Pick up Western Side. inc White Goods, Gas HWS, A/Cs, Batteries,

SEWING Cabinet with side extension $150 Phone 0412 542 981

SHELVES/shed, 3 tier, 8ftLx3ftHx3ftW, wood, $60 Ph 0401 132 177

STATION Wagon, small, low mileage, GC, Phone 0427 418 613

SATURDAY & Sunday 9am. 7 Nish St Flora Hill. Antique chairs, tables, air conditioner, collectables etc.

inc:- Vic Oak Cylinder Top B/Case, Burr-Wal D/Table, Wal Chaise, Vic Mah Dickens Desk, Chests, Vic Mah D/Table, Vic Flame Cedar Gents Press, Ced D/End Ext D/Table Vic Cedar Chests, Chiffs, Ced Stretcher Base Tabel, Edw Wal Gents Dresser, Edw Pine & Cedar B/Cases, Edw Pine Ext D/Tables, Spinning Wheel, Piano Stool, Chival Mirror, Hall Stands, Pine & Tin Trunks, American Sec B/Case/Cab, Large Vic 2 Lf Ext Table & 8 B//Back Chairs, Auto Trolleys, Brass & Iron Beds, Standard Lamps, Clocks, Kero Lamps, Paintings, Prints, A Good Selection of Aust. Stamps & Collectable Coins, Aust Pottery, Cigarette & Other Cards, Beatles & ABBA 45 Records, Old Tools, etc. etc. Collectables:- Vic Glass Lustre Vases, Vic Burleigh Ware Dinner Set, R/Albert, R/Doulton, R/Winton, Carlton Ware, Maling, Sylvac, Coalport, Brownie Downing, Clarice Cliff, Delft China, Limoges, Crown Devon, Depression & Art Glass, Crystal, Large ass. of Estate & 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

XF 92 Falcon ute, on gas, for parts or repair, WXT-606 $480 ono. Ph 0405 035 474

AGEE utility jars with lids 1 dozen $60 Ph 5442 5552

FUCHSIAS named varieties, healthy plants, approx 12" to 18" tall, end of season special. $4 each Ph 5442 7974 CHEST of Drawers, near new w/seperate bevilled mirror + Lamps $120 lot (See ad matching Bunks) Kflat Ph 0477 421 651

WEDDING/deb dress, EC, size 10, white silk, $70 ono Ph 0419 536 501 SENIOR adjustable chair VGC $200 Phone 5446 8831

SATURDAY 8am-4pm Everything must go. Maxwell Drive, Golden Square

DATSUN 240k or C210 skyline, cash paid, Phone 0400 949 779

VICTA utility lawn mower classic restorer $30 Ph 5442 7069

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

CASH

STEEL Rod, 10mm Black $4 per length Ph 5443 3447

Samsung Galaxy YOUNG. As New, $75 Phone 5444 2100

BUNKS Steel powder coated, as new cond, seldom used, w/2 new inner spring mattresses 5yr wty. Trundle bed optional. $250 OBO. Kflat Ph 0477 421 651

GARAGE SALES

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

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

Quality Dry Grey & Yellow Box Del $120/m Local Ph 0448 186 691

WANTED TO BUY

SPINNING wheel with brushes & extra spoilers $90 Ph 5441 4994

$100 per 6x4 delivered Ph 0434 835 984

FIREWOOD

BED + Frame, single, $20 Ph 0447 269 104

BEDHEAD Queen, light colour wood, $40 Ph 0401 132 177

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SCRAP WANTED

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LIVESTOCK THOROUGHBRED Bay Gelding, 5yo, broken in but never worked, m/chip, could still trial for racing, would top show prospect, vet check welcome, $3000 Ph 0448 396 000 VAN Rooy purebred rams, has produced fantastic Xbred lambs, no wool, no further use. $150. Ph 0448 396 000

LIVESTOCK

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MOTOR BIKES

A.M. Hyett Motorcycles

Bikes sold, traded & recycled. Spares and accessories. See Michael and John 67-69 Bridge Street, Bendigo 3550 Open 9.00am-5.30pm Mon-Sat / 10.00am-5.30pm Sun LMCT 4761. Licenced second hand dealer.

CAR PARTS

12FT Aluminium tinnie, new 5.8HP Motor New bearings on trailer LED lights $1450 Ph 0419 886 637

MAGS 17 x 7.5" 5 Spoke, Near new tyres, to suit Ford $350 ONO Ph 0409 470 930

Petcarers Caring for your pets in your home

www.petcarers.com.au

ADOPT-A-PET OPT A

5.1M Aluminium Stessco Centre console, new 40HP mercury 4 stroke, plenty of extras, ready to go $10,400 Ph 0419 886 637

QUINTREX Explorer 3.5m, 2 y.o, 9.8HP, Tohatsu, trailer, electric motor, fish finder, $3,500 ono. Ph 5443 3364

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

Female, 3 years (approx)

Lucy

Staffie

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Playing the world game

BUDDING soccer stars from across the Loddon Campaspe region took to Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve on Wednesday in the Campaspe, Goldfields and Sandhurst Division Soccer tournament. Schools from as far afield as

Echuca and Kyabram to the north, and Woodend to the south, fielded teams as 81 games including finals took place. Titles were decided in three divisions for both girls and boys, with the winning teams to go on to the region event in Swan Hill.

Kurtis on par for a top career By JOEL PETERSON

BENDIGO Senior Secondary College student Kurtis Lynch will not only represent his school, but he will also represent Victoria in August at the School Sport Australia Golf Championship. The School Sport Australia Golf Championships will be held at Middle Ridge Golf Club and City Golf Club, Toowoomba, for a week from August 24. Although getting selected in the team was one challenge, Lynch has another challenge on his hands: getting to the tournament. He and his family are aiming to raise around $3000 for the expenses involved. The year 11 BSSC specialist sport student has been playing golf since he was five, and has enjoyed a brilliant 2014 on the course. He was selected in Victoria’s under 18 state squad and was invited to join the prestigious Commonwealth Golf Club in Melbourne’s famed sandbelt. He is the recipient of the 2013-14 Bendigo Bank Academy of Sports Coaches Encouragement award and recent winner of the 2014 Belvoir Park Junior Open Championship, Buninyong Junior Masters and the Bendigo District (BDGA) Junior Championship. “It’s a great honour to be able to represent BSSC and the state at the National Championship,” he said. “I’ve had a great year so far and have worked hard to get to this point and get my game good enough to be on a handicap of 1.” BSSC principal Dale Pearce said he was confident Kurtis would do the college proud. “The whole college is right behind Kurtis. I’m sure he will compete at the highest level at the national tournament,” Mr Pearce said. “He is well on track for a great future in golf.” The Lynch Family is selling raffle tickets to raise the required funds, and can be contacted at lynchs@impulse.net.au.

FC Bendigo chases three

GETTING INTO IT: Soccer stars of the future battle it out in Epsom. Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN. More photos at www.bendigophotos.com

FC BENDIGO will look to make it a hat-trick of wins this weekend when it takes on Sunshine George Cross on Saturday. The fledgling side is coming off its biggest win of the season, a 4-0 thumping of last-placed Brunswick City, and has kept clean sheets in consecutive weeks. However, Sunshine, the former club of FC Bendigo coach Steve Martin, are sitting fourth on the table but were last week thrashed 5-2 by Kingston City. FC Bendigo remain in 12th on the NPL1 table with four wins, seven losses and a draw, but are in somewhat of a logjam sitting only a game behind eighth-placed Springvale. The club’s juniors will take on North Geelong at Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve, and the under-16 side especially will be looking to rebound after its first loss of the season to Whittlesea Ranges last week. Meanwhile in Bendigo Amateur Soccer League action Spring Gully looks to continue its charge up the table this week after defeating reigning premiers and top side Strathdale. The Reds’ 2-1 win leaves them only one point behind the Blues on the Men’s championship table. In other results Golden City stunned Colts United 3-1 for its first win of the season and Eaglehawk belted bottom side Epsom 4-0. In round 7 action, Strathdale faces a rematch with Strathdale at Beischer Park, Golden City hosts Epsom and Colts United does battle with Eaglehawk.

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Roos chase 150-year win KANGAROO Flat will be looking to get the second half of the Bendigo Football Netball League season started with a bang, as the club looks to press for finals in its 150th season. The Roos have opened their season 5-4, and sit out of the top five only on percentage behind Eaglehawk, a big turnaround after winning only two games and finishing last in 2013. They take on Maryborough this week, who have won many admirers in season 2014 with the way the young Magpies go about their game plan. Pressure and effort are the cornerstones of Maryborough’s style, which reaped rewards last time out when it won its first game of the season against Kyneton. When the first sides met in round one Flat got the chocolates by 48 points, with Braydan Knox kicking four goals for the Roos in that contest. Maryborough have arguably been the league’s big improvers since that time, and led by tall targets in the versatile Tyson Macilwain and Matt Bond, the Magpies will be determined to put on a competitive display and draw level with Castlemaine on two wins. The Roos also released details of the club’s 150th anniversary weekend this week, to be held from August 1-3. Former players and officials will head back to the club for the anniversary celebrations, and organising committee spokesman Chris Harrington says some former Roos are heading back to Dower Park from as far afield as Western Australia.

All set for tennis

By JOEL PETERSON

NEARLy 250 top tennis players will do battle across five days during the June school holidays when the Bendigo Tennis Association hosts its winter junior and Australian money tournaments. The tournaments will run simultaneously across the 30-court Nolan Street complex, and have attracted a number of top senior and junior players who will be chasing national ranking points and $5000 in prizemoney. The Open women event has drawn an extremely strong field of 42 players, headed by Australia’s 12th-ranked player Viktorija Rajicic. Rajicic, who has a career high world ranking of 279, is no stranger to the Bendigo courts, having competed in the past three William Loud Bendigo International Pro Tour events, making the 3rd round of the singles at last year’s

NUMBER 12: Viktorija Raijcic. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

event. She will face some stiff opposition in second seed Zoe Hives and fourth seed Alana Parnaby. The men’s field is headlined by Jeremy Beale, who has been drawn as the top seed.

Beale, who is a regular in ranking points events in Bendigo, was the hitting partner to 2014 Australian Open Champion Stan Warwinka at this year’s opening Grand Slam event.

He will face 76 others vying for the title, including Geelong’s Adam Lasky, MCC player Chanchai Sookton-Eng and the rapidly improving Adam Haanappel from Croydon Hills. Plenty of local players have also nominated for the tournament, with Isaac Watson (Open), Jordan Hicks (under 16s), Jack Armstrong (U16), Matilda Walsh (U16), Polly Barnett(U14), Carissa Brook (U12) and Tiahna Leader (U12) likely to be stronger contenders in their respective age groups. BTA executive officer Leon Retallick said the association is looking forward to the two high-quality events. “We have had excellent numbers again register for this year’s event, with some 248 entrants,” he said. The tournament runs from June 30 until July 4 and will be held at the Bendigo Bank Tennis Complex.

Diamonds to host England 3From Page 44 The Vixens’ defensive duo are no strangers to Bendigo, playing for the Vixens against Adelaide in an exhibition game in 2012. “The first ever international netball fixture to be played in regional Victoria will see Bendigo open the 2014 series against our country’s oldest sporting rivals with (Chatfield’s) Diamonds taking on (Mentor’s) England,” Drum said, “As well as having two of the top three ranked netball nations squaring off, netballers in the region can also look forward to local community clinics delivered by their international netball heroes in the lead up to the game.” Central Victoria has produced a number of international netballers, including current Diamonds squad members Caitlin Thwaites (Bendigo), Julie Corletto (Kerang) and Rebecca Bulley (Bendigo), and will become the 11th Australian city to host an international Test match. “We are absolutely delighted to host this event at the Bendigo Stadium,” Greater Bendigo council mayor Barry Lyons said. Australian coach Lisa Alexander said her team was excited to bring a game to regional Victoria. “Being our only international hit out between this year’s Commonwealth Games and the 2015 Netball World Cup in Sydney, this Test series against two of the top ranked sides in the world is vital to our World Cup preparations,” Alexander said. The Diamonds will tackle New Zealand in a four-test series before taking on England in Bendigo.

TIP OFF: Chelsea Aubry, Greg Bickley, Terry Karamaloudis, Bernie Harrower, Elyse Penaluna and Basketball Australia’s Aaron Flanagan with some help from young players Mia and Lily Harvey and Hannah and Olivia Green. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Basketball community on high for shield 3From Page 44 “We are delighted to host this event at the Bendigo Stadium for the next two seasons because it’s good for sport, great for tourism and fantastic for our local community,” he said. “Bendigo Stadium is the home of basketball in our city and is one of regional Victoria’s premier venues for major events and a stadium to be proud of.”

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Bendigo Stadium chief executive officer Jason Wallace echoed those sentiments, saying the tournament reflects the commitment the stadium and Greater Bendigo council have made to basketball. Spirit championship player Chelsea Aubry said the excitement of the announcement also extended through the playing group. “It’s great to have this kind of announcement for our team and

our town, it’s really exciting to be able to play this tournament in Bendigo,” she said. Spirit coach Bernie Harrower also paid tribute to the work of council and the stadium, saying it would act as the perfect lead-in to the season. “We have been able to get great support over the past two years and to have this tournament will hopefully only add to that,” Harrower said.

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The WNBL season proper is expected to tip off two weeks after the Spring Shield, with the Spirit chasing a third successive title. Spirit players Gabe Richards, Kelly Wilson, Belinda Snell and Tessa Lavey attended an Australian Opals training camp ahead of the world championships last week, with the players for the next camp expected to be announced next week.

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IN another basketball coup for Bendigo, the Bendigo Stadium will host the 2014 and 2015 Women’s National Basketball League Spring Shield tournments. The annual pre-season tournament has been held in Dandenong the past two years and will see all eight WNBL teams make the trip to Bendigo to battle for the shield from October 10-12 this year. The tournament begins five days after the end of the FIBA Women’s World Championship in Turkey, and will bring Australia’s best female basketballers together for the pre-season hitout. Bendigo won the tournament before going onto win the WNBL title in the 2012-13 season, with Dandenong winning the shield last season. Basketball Australia chairman Scott Derwin said Bendigo, which has hosted the past two WNBL grand finals, has established itself as a true basketball city. “The Wattle Valley WNBL Spring Shield brings together Australian women’s basketball elite together in the one location for three days of wall-to-wall competition,” Derwin said. “Fans get the opportunity to see the WNBL’s biggest stars all in the one place, including our Jayco Australian Opals, who will be competing hot off the heels of the 2014 FIBA World Championship for Women. “Hosting the past two WNBL grand finals, Bendigo has proven itself a true basketball city; we know the fans of the region will embrace the Spring Shield and get along to see the action.” Greater Bendigo mayor Cr Barry Lyons said the city is proud to host the tournament.

GAME ON: England’s Geva Mentor, Minister for Sport Damian Drum and Australia’s Bianca Chatfield at the Bendigo Stadium. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Diamonds set to welcome England

Once in a blue moon. The automatic choice. IN a first for Bendigo, the city will host an international netball test in October when the Australian Diamonds host England at the Bendigo Stadium. The match will be held on October 19,

and marks the first time regional Victoria has held an international netball match. Sport and Recreation Minister and Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Damian Drum made the announcement

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