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ISSUE 879 FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014

PAY UP LIBS MAN OF THE PEOPLE: Bill Shorten and Senator Kim Carr pose for a photograph with a supporter at La Trobe University Bendigo. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.

By ANTHONY RADFORD

OPPOSITION Leader Bill Shorten believes it is time for another Federal Government-funded infrastructure project for Bendigo. Construction of the Ulumbarra Theatre is nearing completion and support for the redevelopment of the city’s tennis courts and botanic gardens was lost when the government was elected.

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Greater Bendigo council is also lobbying the government for $10 million for the airport redevelopment and Kangaroo Flat pool project. Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters said local trades companies are calling out for more federal infrastructure projects.

Speaking to the Bendigo Weekly before Wednesday’s Town Hall-style community forum, Mr Shorten was asked whether it was time for another federally-funded infrastructure project in Bendigo. “Yes it is,” he said. “I’m not here to make promises, I

am here to listen. It is too early in the political cycle. “But in terms of both the tennis and botanic gardens, I am very favourably disposed to them. Mr Shorten said both the tennis centre and botanical gardens were “good projects”.

“The Liberals should have backed them in,” he said. “It doesn’t matter who wins the election, the tennis and the gardens shouldn’t be political footballs. “Considering this is a government who can hand out paid parental leave for millionaires, they could have found some money for local infrastructure.” CONTINUED Page 8 EDITORIAL Page 15

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The Weekly look at the local real estate market

Geared up for growth THE Real Estate Institute of Australia has highlighted the importance of negative gearing to the Australian property market, claiming its removal could be detrimental to all property owners. REIA chief executive Amanda Lynch said the federal Treasury was pushing for the removal of negative gearing, and there were concerns modelling would be done on retaining it for new housing only. “This is a serious threat not only for our profession and geared investors but potentially for all property owners,” she said. “Negative gearing increases investment supply with almost 1.9 million Australians investing in the residential property market. “The arrangement keeps rents lower than they otherwise would be,” she said. The Hawke government abolished negative gearing for property in 1985, only to have it reinstated in 1987. According to the REIA, during that period rents increased by 57.5 per cent in Sydney, by 38.2 per cent in Perth and by 32 per cent in Brisbane, highlighting the importance of upholding the arrangement. The Henry Review – released in 2010 and led by then Treasury Secretary Ken Henry – acknowledged that negative gearing ap-

TIME TO INVEST: The REIA is pushing for the retention of negative gearing. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN plies downward pressure on rents. .................................................... THE Professionals have sold a duplex pair of two bedroom brick veneer units at 34a Curtin Street, Flora Hill, ahead of an auction originally proposed for this weekend. But the business will auction a warm and family friendly three bedroom home at 42 Redwood Drive, Strathfieldsaye this

weekend. Set on a massive 1048 square metre block, the brick veneer home is air conditioned, has a solid fuel heater and a fully lined and insulated games/ theatre room that was once a sound studio. Saturday’s auction kicks off at 1pm. .................................................... The 2013-14 financial year is being hailed as a good one for property investors across re-

gional Victoria. In this week’s Real Estate Institute of Victoria update, Bendigo Division chairman Matt Leonard said agents are pointing to the return of investors to many regional centres. “Purchases for self-managed superannuation funds have helped to drive the trend,” Mr Leonard said. In the 12 months to June 30, the median rental for a two-bedroom unit in central Bendigo was $240 a week.

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Addicts turn to self help THE Bendigo Weekly met with Mary Leach and her friends at Lake Weroona where they spoke openly and courageously about their predicament.

IN STEP: Fi McIlroy, Debbie Gutteridge, Rob Fryer and Mary Leach. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN A GROUP of people who had been in the Skills for Life program run by Bendigo Community Health Services have been devastated since their program finished. Aimed at helping clients who suffer from mental health and substance abuse, the program was based on a group therapy model with the assistance of a facilitator. Dismayed that the BCHS was unable to continue their program, Mary Leach started a self-help, informal group which meets twice a week for a walk around Lake Weeroona, a coffee and mutual support. Determined to advocate for her group, Ms Leach spoke passionately about its plight at the Bendigo Weekly-sponsored forum which featured Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten. Even though

cuts to mental health are a state issue, clearly moved by Ms Leach’s plea, Mr Shorten replied “this sort of thing drives me crazy” and that he would follow through with her concerns. When contacted the fol-

“I’d rather have cancer, at least you get sympathy” lowing day BCHS said that Mr Shorten had indeed been in touch with their organisation. Chief executive of BCHS Kim Sykes said the state cuts will affect themselves and

other welfare agencies in the Loddon Mallee in terms of delivery. However, the Skills for Life program would continue. The program runs for eight weeks at a time and after its completion, it was expected the participants would be well enough to progress as individuals. If members of the Skills for Life program felt they were still in need of support, assessments would be conducted on an individual basis. Given the predicted impact of state cuts however they would have to go through external agency, the Australian Community Support Organisation. Ms Sykes added that she had great respect and admiration for Ms Leach’s stance and that BCHS would do their best to address her concerns.

Mary Leach 53, Former nurse administrator Diagnosis: Bipolar disease Addiction: Alcohol Impact: “For the past 11 years I have been on a terrible roller coaster ride. I tried to commit suicide twice at the start of this year. My brother said to me at one point, ‘I’m sick of wiping your arse and cleaning up your mess.’” Mary laughs ruefully. “He didn’t mince words.” Along with other former members of the Skills for Life program, Mary is devastated by the loss of the Skills for Life program that is helping her to stay sober and healthy. Mary said that few people understand that people with a mental illness will often use drugs or alcohol to relieve the pain of their mental illness. Mary has been sober for the past nine weeks. “Many of us are lonely. We can’t work, our illness stops us from getting jobs. I live with my mother who is in her 80s, she checks on me every morning. The anxiety is awful for her. When the group was running we would also talk about our own experiences,” Mary said. “For twice a week you would be treated as a real person, despite your illness and addiction.” Rob Fryer 44 Former truck driver Diagnosis: Severe

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sion, schizophrenia, Addiction: Cannabis Impact: “It feels like you’ve fallen into the deepest shaft in Bendigo. “I had a missus, once. I’m divorced now and lonely. I was in a motor bike accident and have suffered from severe back pain for the past 30 years. Nobody will employ me or anyone else in this group. St Luke’s were good, too, but they’ve cut their programs as well. “The group helped me realise I am not alone. If you had a broken arm, you get treatment and support and get better, but with a mental illness, it’s hidden and the cures are not so straight forward. Because of budget cuts Debbie and I have both lost our counsellors. Debbie Gutteridge, 41 Former teacher Diagnosis: Agoraphobia, severe depression, anxiety Addiction: Cannabis Impact: “I was bullied and harassed at work. I was a teacher, I taught up to Year 8 level. “I got three months paid leave. I was put on medication. I was suicidal. One day I put my hand on the door knob of my house and realised I couldn’t open the door. I was too afraid. I started smoking. I spent 10 years in a cloud. “I started this year suicidal. Then I made a decision. I was going to change and I started attending the group. I feel alive again. I really feel alive again. “I have a husband and

two children who I love. I hope to work in mental health. I’d like to speak to young people about mental health in particular – help prevent them from falling into the trap of mental illness. I am now five months clean. Fi McIlroy Diagnosis: Bipolar, severe depression Addiction: Alcohol, marijuana, heroin Impact: “Every second of being awake was torture. Heroin lightened my load. When you are in the depths of depression nothing can reach it. And nobody can see where the pain is coming from. “I’d rather have cancer, at least you get sympathy. I come from a beautiful family. They have organised case workers, psychiatrists. “They bought a house for me here in Bendigo to get me out of Melbourne. I want to do something meaningful with my life. My family has filled me with love and strength. I’m good with children. I’ve been clean for nine months. The group has made me feel more hopeful than I have before. I’m speaking from my heart. “It works because we cared about each other.” “Considering their general experiences of getting help for their mental health and drug addictions, the group came to a general consensus: “Psych services in Bendigo are shithouse.”

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THE suburb of Kennington continues to grow with the opening of a new Woolworths supermarket. Opening Wednesday, August 27, store manager Adam Hutton said the supermarket will provide the expanding community with an opportunity to access a range of services. “The new store provides opportunity and growth on this side of town,” Mr Hutton said. The store has a “new,

fresh look,” and features a full bakery, deli and pizza bar, where fresh, made-toorder pizzas will be available on demand. “Customers will be able to customise their pizzas and take them home to cook,” Mr Hutton said. All the popular brands, as well as fresh fruit and vegetables and a BWS will be available, while for customer convenience the store will offer self-service checkouts and free wifi internet.

On Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31, there will be a jumping castle and barbecue to celebrate the opening, and all local residents are invited to attend. The opening of the new supermarket has provided about 130 locals with employment. Woolworths Kennington is first open for business on Wednesday, August 27 from 7am. - Bonny Burrows

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, August 22, 2014

Residential section part of Fortuna plan

GREEN LIGHT: Council has approved the planning at the Shamrock.

Thumbs up to villa rezoning By CHRISTINE MCGINN

Go-ahead for hotel apartments BENDIGO’s first-five star accommodation has been approved at the Shamrock Hotel. Nine serviced apartments and a swimming pool were approved at Wednesday’s Greater Bendigo council meeting. Mayor Barry Lyons said it was a fantastic outcome for the city. “These nine apartments, swimming pool and increased licensed area will add to the city and the Shamrock,” he said. “All and all it is great for the city and the Shamrock. It will give them an injection and accommodation of such quality is ideal.” The $9 million, two-bedroom apartments will be built in the former Central House, at the rear of the property. Each apartment features open plan living space, a bathroom and most will have open

outdoor space with a balcony or terrace. “The net community benefits of the development in terms of revitalising a derelict building and creating tourism and economic opportunities would outweigh the harm that the demolition works would have, given that the works will not be visible from the public realm,” the report said. The Shamrock Hotel is partly three and five storeys and occupies the entire corner site at Williamson Street and Pall Mall. Hotel owners will have to fork out about $31,000 equal to the demand of three car parks and will receive a six car park waiver. “A development of high quality accommodation is important in terms of meeting the requirements of domestic and

international tourists,” the report said. “The proposal would result in a high-quality development which respects the heritage values of the existing building, would have economic and tourism benefits and have minimal impact on the availability of car parking in the CBD.” The Shamrock Hotel and council are also pursing a decision at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal about additional Electronic Gaming Machines at the Hotel. The multi-million development has arisen based on the premise EGMs would provide additional capital. However, councillors voted against the EGMs approval in February. Cr Lyons said he was unable to comment on the VCAT case.

PLANNING Minister Matthew Guy has officially approved the Fortuna Villa rezoning. Owner Paul Banks was thrilled with the outcome. “It is a great result. I don’t think we were ever been threatened for it, we went through all the right processes and Greater Bendigo’s support helped... And the tribunal

There has been a lot of ... processes but it’s the nature of the beast was successful,” he said. “There has been a lot of bureaucratic processes but it’s the nature of the beast. It is just process.” The Victorian Civil

APPROVED: Fortuna land will be rezoned. and Administrative Tribunal approved the rezoning of the Chum Street site in Golden Square. The site will be changed to a Comprehensive Development Zone Schedule one, which amends the Heritage Overlay Schedule with a reference document for Fortuna. Approval was granted with the Fortuna Comprehensive Development Plan, May 2014 which guides the development of the site’s two precincts. Council approved the recommended rezoning at an ordinary meeting in

May. The zoning paves the way for the retention of Fortuna Villa, the lake and its surrounds for tourism and commercial use with residential development surrounding it. Mr Banks said this was just another link in a chain of events to make the dream a reality. “We are up to the permit process now and we will offset some residential development,” he said. “This is another step and we have a few more to take until we get to the happy place.”

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Court house ‘bandaid’

By CHRISTINE MCGINN

LOCAL leading solicitors and community leaders have labelled Bendigo court house’s redevelopment a “bandaid solution”. The $9.2 million redevelopment has been criticised as a temporary solution to the chronic lack of resources and inadequate facilities. A man last week escaped police custody after attending the Bendigo Magistrates Court in relation to an assault. Bendigo Law Association president Jennifer Digby said the incident highlighted the court’s security issues. “This is yet another example to highlight the grossly inadequate security system at the Bendigo Court which puts court users, staff and the general public at risk of harm,” she said. “The legal community of Bendigo has been advocating for better security measures to be implemented, indeed for a purpose-built court, for some time. “The Bendigo Courthouse is a magnificent old building, however it is no longer fit to serve the purpose for which it was built.” Beck Legal partner Geoff Bowyer

Solicitors and leaders criticise redevelopment said Bendigo’s justice system was in a “state of crisis”. “We have a deplorable facility at the moment,” the Law Institute of Victoria’s former president said. “But it is the last court to be redeveloped and does not meet the needs of the community. The facility has been left behind.” Mr Bowyer said the upgrade was merely a “band-aid solution”. “The upgrade will just be for a custody court. The rest of the court house will remain as it is. “Courts are not seen as a politically sensitive issue because not all people go through them [unlike sporting and educational health facilities],” he said. Mr Bowyer said a new court house on a green field site would set a new precedent for justice in Bendigo. “The government have the absolute obligation to ensure the truckload of cases see justice,” he said. “The court house is a beautiful, old building but the whole facility is inappropriate for the 21st Century.” Mr Bowyer said the court could

be used as a dispute resolution facility, pending the development of a bigger, modern court. Annie North chief executive officer Julie Oberin agreed that the best practice would be to build a new court on a green-field site. “You can’t play with people’s lives, you can’t risk them,” she said. Ms Oberin said she attended a Loddon Campaspe Family Violence Advisory Committee strategic planning day last Friday which pushed

Ms Oberin said there were two significant issues, resources and facilities. “If you have a building designed properly with proper security and well-planned space then that doesn’t deal with human resource issues. “But if you have a better designed building it will help the people work more safely in it. “I don’t think a reconstruction of a historical site will actually do

The ideal situation would be the have a purpose-built facility for a new court. “There was very strong passion in the room that we needed a new court building. “It’s a fatality waiting to happen. “You can see it coming so you can prevent it by building a new building. “Some days down there it is like a volatile cocktail waiting to go off. It’s not just the people involved, but those around them, at risk.”

the job. It really needs to be near the police station. “It is ridiculous. If you want to drain resources from the police you keep the court and police station a long way away from each other. “I would like to see a new court near the police station. “The resource issue is huge, the increase in domestic violence reporting is huge and not only straining police and domestic violence

Green light for centre A $30 million swimming pool and wellbeing centre made a splash at this week’s Greater Bendigo council meeting. Councillors gave the Greater Bendigo Indoor Aquatic Leisure and Wellbeing Centre plans in Kangaroo Flat the green light. The plans have already attracted $15m State Government funding, $10m from council and a grant of $100,000 from local organisation, Kangaroo Flat Community Enterprise. Mayor Barry Lyons said it would be a “fantastic asset for Bendigo”. “We applied for the planning permit as just another part of the process,” he said. “We have $25m on the table and need $5m from the Federal Government. We will go back to Canberra, armed with the permit, al-

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and also the courts. “To renovate an old historic building is a bandaid and it potentially won’t make any difference at all. “They should look to the future and do the right thing and build a proper court which is safer.” Victoria Police prosecutor David Somerton said a new purpose-built facility was crucial. “The ideal situation would be the have a purpose-built facility,” he said. “You just do the best with what you get. Whether or not the new court will alleviate the problem it will be better than the current situation.” A spokesperson for the Attorney-General Robert Clarke said “upgraded security” was one of the key benefits in the redevelopment. “The project includes a new secure loading and unloading area for prisoners leading directly to additional cells,” he said. “The project will also include a secure entry for the new courtroom, enhanced court facilities including remote witness rooms, CCTV security and dedicated spaces for lawyers to meet with clients and additional judicial chambers.”

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HURRAH: Kangaroo Flat Community Enterprise has promised $100,000 towards the new wellbeing and swimming complex in Kangaroo Flat. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN. More photos at www.bendigophotos.com most shovel-ready. “Federal funds would not be available until next year anyway.” The plans feature a double-storey complex with an eight-lane 50 metre swimming pool, children’s pool, gymnasium, wellness centre, hydrotherapy warm water pool and childcare facilities.

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Friday, August 22, 2014 – Bendigo Weekly

Special Report By ANTHONY RADFORD

QUESTIONS have arisen about whether or not approval for the construction of more than 200 car parks in Rosalind Park was given legitimately. Greater Bendigo council is currently creating 223 carparks on the lower end of Tom Flood, next to the childcare centre. The new car park was needed as part of the planning permit to build the new Ulumbarra Theatre. However, the approval to build the car parks was separate to the theatre permit, and was signed off by Environment Minister Ryan Smith. The theatre is not in the Rosalind Park Reserve, and any takeup of parkland for car parking needs to be approved under the Crown Land Reserves Act. The first barrier of the Act is gaining approval to use land for a car park that is currently used by those going to or using Rosalind Park. A senior Department of Environment and Primary Industries officer gave approval for the car park in a letter to council on December 4, 2012. “As discussed, the primary purpose of the area proposed for parking is to serve the needs of the users of the Rosalind Park Reserve,” the letter said. The problem is, it isn’t. The existing car park, which will be included in the theatre spaces, is used primarily by CBD visitors and users. It was built to serve as a carpark for the nearby Golden Dragon Museum, which is also not in the Reserve. The main section of the planned new car park is used primarily as a school bus drop-off and turnaround area. The 2012 DEPI letter also claims there was community consultation about the car parking plan. “Based on the level of community consultation undertaken on

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this proposal ... I have consented to the proposed use,” it said. Up until that point, there was only two consultation reports. One was as part of the theatre permit, which had the car park as a minor part of it, and the other was the 2004 Rosalind Park Masterplan. The 2004 masterplan was approved by council, and sought to reduce the amount of car parking in the park. A DEPI spokesman said the department only took the theatreplan consultation into consideration. “Authorisation for the construction of 69 car spaces in the north eastern area of the Reserve for a car park in August 2012 followed a formal planning process

PARK PROBLEM: Former mayor Daryl McClure said decisions have been based on wrong information. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

undertaken by the City of Greater Bendigo prior to the construction of the Bendigo theatre,” he said. The authorisation for the car park was December, not August, and the spokesperson did not address the other 154 car spaces next door. The spokesman did also not address questions about what was said in the discussions between council and DEPI. Former mayor and Rosalind Park advocate Daryl McClure said

the decision to approve the parking extension was based on wrong information. “The approval given by DEPI

“To get over the first hurdle of approval they needed to find this area was required by the users of Rosalind Park. “It isn’t and it is deceitful. “The Department knows much better than that, but they were party to a conspiracy. “They then went to the next step which was to approve, in the Minister’s name, the use of the area for patrons of the theatre.” Council City Futures director

The government should be getting their heads together with council is the most deceitful document I have ever seen written by a government department, and I have seen thousands,” he said.

Stan Liacos said everything was above board. “All the approvals that were required are in place,” he said.

“The carpark extension is well under construction and will be completed within the next week. “This theatre will be a major asset for Greater Bendigo and we are getting on with the job of delivering a great outcome for our city.” Mr McClure said Environment Minister Ryan Smith had little option but to get on the front foot. “What should the Minister do? Should he dig himself further into a hole, or should he get on the front foot and decide what the best thing to do to protect this great reserve is? “The answer is the carpark underneath the tennis courts. “The government should be getting their heads together with council and getting the carpark under the tennis courts done.”

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Whipstick Ward Meeting Monday September 1, 2014 City of Greater Bendigo Whipstick Ward Councillors’ Peter Cox, Lisa Ruffell and James Williams invite all interested members of the community to attend the Whipstick Ward meeting. This forum will also provide an opportunity to meet with your ward Councillors to discuss local opportunities and raise any issues. The meeting will take place:7pm Monday September 1, 2014 Sebastian Hall Sebastian Road, Sebastian Everyone is encouraged and very welcome to attend. Cr Peter Cox Ph: 5434 6189 E: p.cox@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr Lisa Ruffell Ph: 5434 6206 E: l.ruffell@bendigocouncillors.org.au

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FEDERAL Opposition Leader Bill Shorten visited La Trobe University Bendigo on Wednesday to speak to students about funding cuts, and higher education increases. Mr Shorten condemned the recent funding cuts to La Trobe University saying the future of higher education, is under challenge. “The Liberal Government changes will hit the students hard,” Mr Shorten said. Hundreds of students met Mr Shorten, Shadow Higher Education Minister Kim Carr and Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters in the student union lounge. Mr Shorten said Bendigo students were angry at the fee increases and funding cuts. “La Trobe’s Bendigo campus has significantly higher numbers of students from a low socioeconomic background than the national average,” Mr Shorten said. “We do not want to have an education system that is divided between the have’s and the have not’s,” Mr Shorten said. Mr Shorten said Tony Abbott ambushed Australians before the election, promising there would be no cuts to education. The cuts are expected to slash undergraduate positions by 37

ASK BILL: Lisa Chesters and Bill Shorten held a forum at the Visual Arts Centre following a visit to La Trobe University. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

per cent. “He is a lying liar who just lies,” Mr Shorten said. Mr Shorten said demographics and socioeconomic status should not determine whether or not students can access a university education. “You do not give the people of Bendigo and the students here

opportunities in the future, when you take $141 million out of La Trobe University,” Mr Shorten said. Mr Shorten said regional students face more barriers than metro counterparts. “Bendigo students cannot afford Tony Abbott’s $100,000 degrees,” he said.

Labor’s online petition protesting the funding cuts and increased fees has received 19,000 signatures, and support for the petition is expected to grow.

Shorten calls for infrastructure funding From Page 1 Mr Shorten said he was aware of the pool and airport plans. “With regards to the airport, we’ll give that serious consideration,” he said. “I think a little more analysis has to go into that, but it is a serious proposition. “A place like Bendigo should have a quality airport.” Mr Shorten also revealed a Country Labor brand would be created in the lead-up to the next federal election, similar to that created by John Brumby when he was Premier. “No one can form a government in Australia unless they have the confidence of regional Australia,” he said. “John Brumby an I are very close. I watched carefully what he did in terms of reaching out to non-metropolitan Victoria. “There should be Country Labor around Australia. You vote for the Labor Party brand,

and that is what you get. “I think the Nats and Country Liberals are taking the bush for granted.” Mr Shorten addressed about 100 people in his first forum-style event as Labor leader. He took questions on a wide range of topics, starting off with education and health, the budget, disability, refugees

“Why should the Eaglehawk newsagency pay more tax in this country than Google?” he said. However, it wasn’t all a love-in. Mr Shorten was vigorously challenged on Labor’s “lack of courage” on refugees. He talked about his concern for the safety of boat people.

No one can form a government in Australia unless they have the confidence of regional Australia and climate change. He ranked disability as his number one issue. “If I end up Prime Minister, disability is my numberone issue,” he said. “That means funding and that means controlled by families.” Mr Shorten impressed the audience with his focus on long-term vision, and the value he placed on fairness above all.

“Do I think the Labor Party gets it all right, no we don’t,” he said. “I will not let the party I love be defined by one issue.” Mr Shorten said Labor was focussed on increasing immigration and Australians would never hear him or his Ministers attacking asylum seekers or demonising the debate. “I don’t think it is a crime to come here by boat,” he said.

“We are not all English or Aboriginal, like the other chap who has the job thinks. “You are not going to win an argument about refugees until you win an argument about immigration,” he said. “We have to convince Australians about the benefits of immigration.” Mr Shorten said numerous times he was listening and taking in the issues raised. “Labor at the next election will have to answer the questions you raised,” he said at the end of the night. “I’ve got a lot out of listening to you. “There is an honesty about our exchange tonight for which I am grateful”. Mr Shorten was also full of praise for Ms Chesters. “I think with Lisa Chesters she is the gold-medal standard in terms of hard work around the country,” he said. “I don’t say that because we are colleagues, I say that because she works hard.”

OPEN DAY FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5th As we open our doors to you, come and see what doors we can open for your child. Girton Grammar School’s next Open Day will be held on Friday September 5th from 9am. Explore the pathways, options and opportunities that come with a Girton education. Come and see a family friendly School where your child will be known and supported; where the students interact in a positive and respectful way, across all ages. Come and see Girton Grammar School and let our students tell the story. For further information call the Registrar, Mrs Louise McWaters on 5441 3114 or go to: www.girton.vic.edu.au

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vehicles to come into contact with each other.” This design will make it even easier for heavy vehicles to use the Calder Alternate Highway therefore bypassing the busy Central Bendigo area,” Mr Bickley said. “After years of Labor inaction on this intersec-

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is Premier Denis Napthine and his Liberal Government have not been truthful with the local community and alerted them to this delay. “From the beginning the Napthine Government has dragged their feet on this project. “They refused to match Labor’s $7 million commitment in 2010 to do the planning work needed before construction starts. “As a result the project is already starting 18 months later than it should as the planning work wasn’t done ahead of the construction money being allocated.” Tell us your thoughts Email: letters@bendigoweekly.com.au Write to: Letters to the Editor, PO Box 324, Bendigo 3552

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Urge to live lighter

BENDIGO launched a shock obesity campaign, Live Lighter, locally this week, to encourage locals to make healthier food choices. The campaign features images of grabbable gut and toxic fat as a result of poor eating habits and exercise routines. The Weekly revealed in May that Bendigo is getting fatter. Data found more than 70 per cent of local men and more than 50 per cent of local women are obese or overweight. Bendigo Health chief executive officer John Mulder and Cancer Council head of Prevention Craig Sinclair attended the launch at the All Seasons Conservatory. Bendigo Community Health Services chief executive officer Kim Sykes said an approach was

needed that delivered an important message in a variety of ways. “This is a real problem. This kind of fat is contributing to a range of things that none of us

We need to tackle it with all sections of the community want like diabetes, cardiac disease and cancers,” she said. “We need to share the responsibility to raise the issue. We also

need to respect and understand that there are a lot of different causes why people carry extra weight and we have to adapt our responses.” Greater Bendigo council chief executive officer Craig Niemann and guest speaker Ross Walker also supported the campaign. In 2012, New York City rolled out a similar campaign, to show the need to control portion sizes to reduce obesity related-health issues. Council’s Active and Healthy Communities manager Patrick Jess said fighting obesity was a generational battle. “There is no quick fix to this,” he said. “We need to tackle it with all sections of the community.”

Challenge a chill for bank bosses FIvE Bendigo Bank senior managers have taken the Ice Bucket Challenge. Employees vicki Pearce, Tim Rodda, Rob Herbert, Ben Gribble and Hayden McDonnell took the challenge this week to raise awareness for Motor Neuron Disease. The social media phenomenon involves dumping a bucket of ice cold water over your head and then challenging another to do the same. Clad in business suits, the five managers drenched themselves in the icy water in front of an amused crowd. State manager vicki Pearce said the employees “only decided this morning,” to participate in the social media craze, after seeing a program on television on Monday night. “One our good friends has Motor Neuron Disease, and we were inspired to raise awareness,” Marketing manager Ben Gribble said. Hayden McDonnell, area sales lead for Regional victoria, was responsible for the event. “It’s for a good cause,” he said. Motor Neuron Disease is an incurable and fatal illness. The Bendigo Bank family wants to raise money to send the friend and her family on a trip of a lifetime to the US, while she is well enough to travel. A number of fundraisers are planned to support the family. A sausage sizzle, raffle and casualfor-a-cause day has been organised for Friday at The Bendigo Centre, while a ladies lunch is planned for August 24. – Bonny Burrows

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Remembering DECORATION: Richard Arman with his VC display.

Arms show moves AFTER hosting the Annual Arms and Collectables Show at the Kangaroo Flat Leisure Centre for 20 years, the show has found a new home at the Bendigo Major League Multisports Complex. In recognition of the 100 year anniversary of World War I, there will be a variety of wartime memorabilia on display, from trench art, weapons, uniforms, and medals. Bendigo Major League Multisports Complex manager Troy Craig said that leasing the centre to thehow was in the best interests of the centre. “The centre is used for indoor sports during the week, it’ll be great to see the centre utilised during weekends also,” Mr Craig said. Mr Craig is looking to host more events in the future. “I hope the show will be first of many,” he said. Show committee member Sue Rawlings said the larger venue has allowed for more trade table bookings than any other previous year. “We have the largest number of

trade and display tables booked this year as the venue is a little bigger,” she said. “This year will see a unique display presented by the Central Victorian Fire Preservation Society.” The show will consist of see exhibits and demonstrations from the coin club, a model engineers group, the Easter Antique Fair association, the Orchid Club, the Computer Fair association and the Gem Club. Club members will showcase a range of local collections, with exhibits from the Wild West, to the Victoria Cross. There will be a garage sale with bric a brac available to buy, and home style catering on site. The Annual Arms and Collectables Show will be held this weekend, August 23 and 24. Entry is cash on the door, $10 for a family, $5 per adult and $4 concession. Doors open at 9am Saturday and close at 5pm. Sunday will run from 9am until 3pm.

VETERANS, their families and the wider community gathered in Pall Mall on Monday, to mark Vietnam Veterans’ Remembrance Day. The ceremony focused on the men and women who served Australia during the Vietnam War. The arrival of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam in South Vietnam during July and August 1962 marked the start. By the time the war had come to an end, more than a decade later, almost 60,000 Australians had served, of these men and women, 521 died and more than 3000 were wounded. A range of support and services are available to veterans and their families. Children of Vietnam veterans can access the Long Tan Bursary Scheme which provides up to

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Time is running out IT is time to protect the Wellsford Forest by including it in the Greater Bendigo National Park. I was distressed to read in your article “Leave those trees alone” (Bendigo Weekly, August 15) that the Department of Environment and Primary Industry is planning to log in a coupe that includes preEuropean ironbark trees. Pre-European trees are very rare in the Bendigo area because nearly every tree was cut down during the mining era for lining the shafts and tunnels and for firewood for the many steam engines that drove the industry. Cutting trees near these old heritage trees will severely degrade the conservation value of this unique area, and ensure that no trees will ever mature to replace these old trees when they reach the end of their life and die. Time is running out. One of the old trees has already died of old age. We need to stop the wood cutting now. Jenny Shield, Spring Gully

The circus is in town—but a different one AUSTRALIANS are well known for their compassion, tolerance and resilience, but the behaviour of the Federal Government has enraged people to a point rarely seen, everybody that is, excepting the acceptors of Tony Abbott’s deception, and the welcoming of a budget that makes the local tip smell like a perfume factory. The total absence of any sensible discussion is extracting the morale out of ordinary people. The only positive is that when Abbott is overseas the mood changes and becomes one of laughter and disdain, with the various hair brained comments coming from Joe Hockey and Christopher Pyne, George Brandis and Eric Abetz. At time to time politicians are caught out wandering from the scripted lines, it would be difficult indeed to come up with anything rivalling this lot, all in 10 months. Abbott, Hockey, Pyne, Brandis, and Abetz are by no means the only gaffe-ridden holders of portfolios, but are considered the senior leaders of an “adult government.” To rid themselves of their continual ridiculous comments, it may be beneficial to take some quiet time in the courtyard, have a cigar with Joe, and reflect on that well known saying of Mark Twain,

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Losing a woman’s right REPEATED studies and polls continue to show that a clear majority of Australians are in favour of safe and legal abortion, and in 2013 Premier Denis Napthine emphatically declared that neither he, nor his government had any intention of introducing any legislation which would “reduce a woman’s right to choose”. The level of Australian support for marriage equality currently stands at 72 per cent – up from 65 per cent since 2012. As Victorian Attorney General Robert Clark and Federal Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews prepare to open, close and address the anti-choice, anti-feminist and homophobic World Congress of Families in Melbourne on August 30, the fact that debunked and disproven medical and social science and the vilification of the LGBTI community is being legitimised and endorsed by senior law and policy makers should concern every Victorian. In addition to the demonising of any form of non-nuclear family and encouraging active and draconian discrimination against LGBTI people, here are just a few of the prurient and offensive myths being touted as fact by speakers at this forthcoming conference: • women who take the pill are more likely to indulge in incestuous sexual relationships • women who take the pill are more likely to be the victims of violent assault and murder • abortion, divorce, single parents and LGBTI people are responsible for promiscuity, STDs, poverty, human trafficking, domestic violence and child abuse. A keynote speaker at this conference will also continue to claim that there is a link between abortion and breast cancer – a tendentious fallacy which has been rejected outright by the Cancer Council of Australia, the World Health Organisation, the US National Cancer Institute, Britain’s Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and health authorities in Victoria and NSW. Superstitious beliefs and bigoted opinions should never be given an equal voice in the defin-

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ing of our laws. How does Premier Napthine expect that anyone can remain confident that his government is not now a clear and present threat to “a woman’s right to choose”? Is the rainbow sticker on his Warrnambool electoral office window merely window-dressing? The support being lent to this extremist fringe-dweller congress by the Coalition at state and federal level is simply unacceptable and a direct insult to Victorians of all genders, identities and walks of life. Michelle Goldsmith, Eaglehawk.

Let the Alumni shine THE impending closure of the gym at La Trobe University raises some salient points. Management was impeded by a demarcation of authority. While owned and operated by an organisation ostensibly run by students, but actually controlled by its employees, it remains on university ground which must be responsible for decisions relating to security. The opportunity to clarify the situation was thwarted by grasping natures when the consultant’s recommendation for the development of the Brennan Park pool was ignored. Not recognising the significance in the sporting, nutritional and

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Righting a wrong WHEN Bendigo Community Health chief executive officer Kim Sykes arrived at work yesterday she was probably expecting it to be a regular Thursday. She would never have expected a call from the office of one of Australia’s most powerful people. Ms Sykes received a call from Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten’s office following up on an issue presented to him in Bendigo the night before. Mr Shorten was presented with a question about health funding from Mary Leach during a community forum at La Trobe Bendigo’s Visual Arts Centre on Wednesday evening. You can read about Mary’s story on page three of today’s Weekly. The fact that Mr Shorten, so quickly, followed up on the issue was not just impressive. It was exactly why the community forum was organised in the first place. Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters set up the forum to allow locals to put their concerns, issues and questions in front of Mr Shorten. It was his first community forum as Labor leader and he was clearly unsure about what the night would bring. He stated clearly from the start he was in town to listen, and listen

he did. Mr Shorten impressed the crowd with his ability to answer questions with a lot of detail across a huge range of topics. There were no three-word slogans or ideological lecturing. It was clear, detailed, organised and, it as to be said, impressive. The Weekly has covered visits from a lot of politicians over the years, listening to a lot of good ideas, a lot of inspiring speeches and impressive rhetoric. The standout on Wednesday night was there was no rhetoric at all. When he was challenged, Mr Shorten acknowledged that most people in the audience may not agree or like the answers, but he gave them anyway. He was reasoned, rational and across more detail on more policy

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areas than anyone at the Weekly had ever seen. Whatever your political bent, if Canberra is full of men and women like Mr Shorten, this country is in good hands. The format of the evening wasn’t just designed to allow Mr Shorten to listen, it was designed to test him. When a politician is forced to answer tens of questions on lots of different topics, it is not a stretch to think perhaps there would be some they would, or could, not answer. That wasn’t the case on Wednesday. Ms Chesters said the questions and answers of Wednesday’s forum were more detailed than she had seen in Question Time, and she was right. It is pleasing Mr Shorten is going to take this Town Hall-style of event across Australia. The more people who are given the opportunity to ask questions, convey their concerns and make suggestions the better. The more people who are able to see their politicians up close, working as hard as this, the better. That way, more community leaders and bureaucrats will start work in the morning with a phonecall from a politician wanting to right a wrong.

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a politician to achieve all that they have talked about, particularly with the topsy-turvy setup of the Senate as it is now, and the ever changing nature of the federal budget. Australian voters are probably entitled to feel like they have been duped by a succession of slogans, throwaway

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T is not often you have a call from a neighbour saying “I’ve lost my pig.” Well, it was a first for me and happened last week. It had been a bit of a farm day as we had two sets of twin lambs already. The long-suffering Mrs Kendall had her hand in a ewe earlier in the day and had pulled out a couple of hefty lambs. I had been watching and things were not moving, and never the most patient of women, Mrs K washed her hands and got stuck in, literally. As ever, I was the helpful bystander and handed ropes to the boss and generally grabbed bits as required. It didn’t take long, and as it’s the digital world I had photos on facebook within five minutes of the two lambs being born. One was black and one was white. A bit of a surprise, but not really a problem. Mrs K declared she was keeping the black one even though it was a boy, her being a bit of a black sheep.

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Dear Eric, I realise where you are coming from. The prejudice against other religions is really based on racism and fear. That this prejudice is so ingrained in our society is exemplified by our draconian refugee policy. I don’t think this is a generational issue either. There are many younger people who have this ingrained fear of anything foreign. As for how you remind your parents about the essence of Christianity – tolerance, love and acceptance – I think the answer might be political rather than religious. As Malcolm Fraser said of the rhetoric around refugees, prior to the last election, both parties were in a race with each other to the bottom of the barrel. And their rhetoric is based on fear and loathing. Put the pressure on the people who run the country, the politicians, to expand our immigration policy, expand and explain it and educate the general public in the process. The authority of those who used to teach about Christianity, our clergy, has unfortunately been undermined by the continual eruption of scandals. Twitter: @DearDotty

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Dear Dotty, I don’t know if you subscribe to any religious beliefs, but I write to you about a more serious matter than that which normally appears in your column. My parents are both elderly and are staunch and devout Christians. I also am a Christian although I do not regularly attend church. My parents have both been vocal and outspoken opponents of the building of a mosque here in Bendigo, on the grounds that it may be a “breeding ground” for some of the homegrown terrorists that have featured so prominently in the news of late. Whilst this viewpoint might at least have a sliver of credibility, my parents are now up in arms concerning the local Karen community attempting to build a monastery in Eaglehawk. I have tried to explain to them that a number of the Karen people are Christians, just as they are, but they will not have a bar of it and are adamant that this is just another attempt by a “foreign religion” to infiltrate the Bendigo community. I realise that my parents are both “products of their generation” and will likely never see the big picture, but do you have any words of advice for like-minded Christians who may be totally overlooking the main message of our faith in relation to our fellow man ? Eric Lakey

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Energy in new work ART HOUSE: Paris Pola and Lydia Croft with their work. THE joy of the View Street arts precinct lies in the variety of the exhibitions that come and go. While the Bendigo Art Gallery is showing off its undies and Greek sculptures, there is a beautiful show glistening with energy currently showing at Dudley House.

At 17, Lydia Croft and Paris Pola are the youngest winners of the Dudley House Subsidy Grant. Both students are in the Specialist Art Program at Bendigo Senior Secondary College. Lydia is in year 11 and specialises in drawings and digital images.

“Many of my drawings are influenced by my dreams,” she said. Her ambition is to work in the area of concept art and illustration, particularly in relation to film. “I’d like to produce the sort of images you see in the Avatar film,” Lydia said.

“Her work is intricate, skillful and highly imaginative. Paris Pola’s digital photography reflects his intrigue with women and standards of beauty and why it is such a preoccupation in popular culture. His photos are confronting, particularly the one of a woman with

a needle of Botox piercing her lips. But they can also be soft and lyrical. Cityscapes taken in London and Paris and Golden Square are dark and mysterious. For a photographer, he has a perfect eye. This remarkable exhibition runs until Sunday. Open 11am until 4pm.

In the running for medals AS momentum builds up for the third annual Father’s Day Run (or Walk) for Dad event, the teams are nearly ready. Rod Burns at Poyser Motors is involved, and said the company is keen to support the event. “We generally get behind health-related fundraising,” he said. The Poyser courtesy bus will be following the runners on Sunday, September 7 just in case a lift is needed. The fundraising 6.8 kilometre run starts at Eaglehawk and finishes at Dai Gum San, with the 2.5km walk in Rosalind Park.

Acting Allied Health chief Katie Sutton said the team would run the 6.8km event, while other staff would give free leg massages to runners at Dai Gum San after the event. The event ends with breakfast included in the entry fee. Spectators can buy a $5 breakfast, and everyone can be home by 10am or so to celebrate Father’s day. “The event raises money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation. All runners and walkers receive a medallion sponsored for the second year by Poyser Motors,” Mr Burns said.

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HE Bendigo Blues and Roots team is firing up for summer, but in the meantime continues to run concerts in the lead up. This Sunday there’s an opportunity to enjoy the incredible vocals, musicianship and song-writing of two of Australia’s best, Jojo Smith and Lucie Thorne. “It’s an appropriate setting provided for those keen to sit, relax and really listen to every note, every breath, every nuance of what these amazing artists have to offer,” Blues and Roots festival director Colin Thompson said. “Set enough of a scene or a character that resonates with the listener, and leave enough space for them, and they will bring their own thoughts or memories.” The venue is the Old Church On The Hill, corner Harkness and Russell Streets, Quarry Hill. One of the performers, Lucie Thorne describes herself as a performer – a singer with guitar, who writes too.

“I’m not a singer with a capital, but it’s obviously a big part of what I do.” On songwriting, Thorne admitted it’s a bit of a dark art. “I’ve never considered myself prolific,” she said. “But most of the songs I write have a thread of similarity in the way they come out. They nearly always start with a melodic idea or a little passage on the guitar. “The lyrics usually come last, and I love the storytelling element of songwriting.” Lucie said songwriting is not about writing a novel, as there’s only enough space for a certain amount of words. “But you can hint at a lot,” she said. Entry to the show is $15. “Opening the show will be the amazing DIGG, featuring the incredible talents of Dan Simons, Izzy Goldsmith and Gemma Goldsmith,” Thompson said. “These kids are dropping jaws with every performance – get there early to find out why.”

LLDAY was behind this year’s Bendigo Writers Festival, running a song writing workshop as part of Write on the Fringe, the BWF fringe festival. The Aussie hip hop artist is taking over the music scene with his latest Album Startup Cult, number seven on the ARIA Urban Charts. Greater Bendigo Council, youth development officer, Rory White, said the workshop was a great opportunity for local young people to be part of a community event. “It’s great to see youth engagement on the agenda for this year’s festival,” Mr White said. “It’s important that community events are inclusive, engaging a range of diverse demographics.” Originating from the hills of Adelaide, Allday moved to Melbourne and went on to take out the finals in Triple J’s Unearthed in 2012. “Triple J Unearthed was hugely important for me and the radio support I’ve got since has been too,” he said. “In the past two years it went from a hobby to a daily meditation for me. I can’t even explain how different I am as an artist, hopefully you can hear it in the music.” An advocate for youth empowerment, Allday is a special guest at Melbourne’s upcoming Unleashed Festival, a festival that champions young leaders to drive social change. “I think that although information flows more freely than ever because of the internet, a lot of the time we aren’t using that tool to empower ourselves for change,” he said. “We are a generation that has had a lot given to us but I also think we are one capable of challenging the existing power structure.” Allday spoke highly of Write on the Fringe, and showed his passion on the

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importance of incorporating workshops tailored to young people. “Well if it’s only old people taking part it will probably be a big waste of time and money because old people already read, or don’t read and probably won’t be changing. I think getting ‘young people’ involved sounds like a good idea,” he said. The song writing workshop aimed to help participants find their own lyrical way.

what’s on... Saturday, August 23 Gala Concert Cinema Magic: The Bendigo and District Concert Band. From 7.30pm. Victory Christian College Auditorium, 6 Kairn Rd, Strathdale. Details: 0457 949 143. Farewell the Laurel Street Primary School: Noon to 1pm barbecue lunch and registration. At 1.45pm, welcoming address, school choir performance, a time capsule and reflections of the past and present. 3.30pm afternoon tea. Cake Stall: CWA Bendigo Northern Group at Bunnings starting at 9.30am. Details: 0417 056 061. Sunday, August 24 St Paul’s August Proms: Peter Butler

“It’s different for everyone, but I write from experiences and that’s been a way for people to connect with my music,” he said. With the success of the festival, Mr White hopes Write on the Fringe will be an annual event. “It’s a great opportunity for local young people to get involved, increase their skills, knowledge and self-confidence,” Mr White said. - Jasmin Bradshaw

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and Jenny Gogolin, Meryl Wilkinson, Friends of Bendigo Vocal Art and Music Studio. 2.30pm – 5.45pm St. Paul’s hall, Myers Street Bendigo. ph 0400 149 319. Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Lunch: Noon for 12.30pm at RSL, Havilah Road, Bendigo, two course meal. Guest speaker, Lisa Gellatly, Secretary, Post 75 Veterans group. Details: 0458 384 086. Peter Sheahan’s Walk Up: Railway Hotel, 9 Hall Street, Eaglehawk. All door proceeds go to palliative care auxiliary. 1.30pm to 6pm $10. Meals noon until 2pm and 6pm until 8pm. Bookings for meals 5446 8805.

Monday, August 25 Morning coffee party: The Rising Sun Hotel at 10am. Details: 5446 9691. Thursday, August 28 Old time Dance: 1.30pm to 5.30pm at Newstead Community Centre, 9 Lyons Street. Music by Bitz-n-Pieces band. Afternoon tea provided. All proceeds to aid Castlemaine Charity, St Lukes. Details: 5472 3297. The Bendigo Regional Genealogical Society: 7.30pm at the Uniting Church Hall, Church Street, Kangaroo Flat. Details: 0414 819 986. Old Time Dance: 8pm to 11pm. Entry $5. Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Hall, Darling Street. Details: 5442 1815.

EXHIBITIONS ‘PORTRAITS’ Chloe Neath: To September 19, The Capital Theatre Foyer Co-Lab:To August 24. View Point Handmade Gallery The Future is Now: Phyllis Palmer Gallery, to August 24, opening Saturday August 16, 2pm. Nature in the dark: Dudley House , to October 5. Cicatrix: Altered Perceptions of Beauty as a Perfection of Form. La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre . To September 27. Stepping From The Shadows: The Brave Girls of Fairy Tales: to August 31, Bendigo Library.

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HE ever changing landscape of Bendigo food world continues to evolve. There’s a few new places and a few new events. Did you drive along Pall Mall last Saturday and think there was some hipster convention in town? Sure there were a lot of beards, a lot of crochet beanies but they were here for what has to be locked into the annual calendar – Bendigo Beer’s Bendigo On the Hop. It was for more than just hipsters, there seemed to be a large number of accountants and allied health professionals as well. We wandered between eight inner-city venues sampling boutique beers and enjoying a fabulous atmosphere. I loved the randomness that the wandering bought to the event, each venue changed in atmosphere as people came and went. There were people you only saw once, others who followed the same path as you. Conversations with strangers and friends alike

about the characteristics of the beer. Makes you realise how many people there are passionate about what they eat and drink these days. The food winner of the day had to be the Chinese style pulled pork roll with kimchi served at Rocks on Rosalind. They really nailed the quick and dude food that is needed when there is a day of beer drinking. Yet another resounding success for the brilliant and hard working Bendigo Beer volunteers.

Speaking of food that goes with beer, two great new-ish places on the scene are Wonder Wings in High Street and Mexi at Strath Hill. If you haven’t tried Wonder Wings make sure you do. People who have been to the US tell me that the buffalo wings are very genuine tasting. I love the chips that have a great flavour but the best bit are the sweet owners who are so passionate about their product and have set up such a well thought through business. Bendigo needs to get behind it. Mexi is the new offshoot of the Bendigo establishment The Mexican Kitchen. Great idea to take a version of Mexican out to Strathdale. The main focus of Mexi is burritos – you get to choose your wrap, filling, extras and dressing they assemble it and that’s dinner done. There’s also a breakfast version available before 11am, boy can I see that being devoured well on the weekend.

Ingredients: One Large celeriac – peeled Two tablespoons home made mayonaise (store bought is ok) 50grams baby capers – chopped 50g cornichons or gerkins – chopped Two anchovy fillets – chopped Two shallots – finely diced ½ cup chopped parsley

One hard boiled egg 1 lemon – juiced Salt and pepper Method: 1. Slice the celeriac into thin discs, then into matchstick size strips. Season the celeriac and dress with a little lemon juice. Leave to marinate for 30 minutes. 2. Peel your hard boiled egg, grate with a cheese grater and set aside 3. Mix the remaining ingredients together to make the dressing for the remoulade and set aside also. 4. Your celeriac will now be slightly soft from the

FOOD Fossickers hereby provides formal notice to all members of the Annual General Meeting to be held at The Woodhouse Restaurant, 101 Williamson Street, Bendigo, on Monday, September 15 at 6pm. Agenda items to be undertaken: • Presentation of the Annual Report • Election of office bearers to all positions on the committee for the commencing 12 month period. • Confirm the amount of annual membership for the commencing 12 month period. RSVPs to this meeting should be emailed directly to info@ foodfossickers.com.au by 5pm Friday, September 12.

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Celeriac is in season now and is a very versatile vegetable. One of my favourite things to serve with a steak or grilled meat is celeriac remoulade. This recipe is very easy and has great texture.

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I also like the sound of the mexi bowls if you are avoiding the wraps. With the crowds last weekend and already increased hours, looks like it’s a winner.

salt drawing out the moisture. Squeeze the celeriac tightly to extract all the liquid, leaving your celeriac dry and tender. 5. Mix together the celeriac and your dressing, making sure the celeriac is all coated. Last fold in the grated egg and check the seasoning. It may need a final few drops of lemon juice to taste.

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GIRLS in our Town is the first novel from author Dianne Dempsey. Ms Dempsey launched her debut novel this at the 2014 Bendigo Writers Festival a very apt venue with the story based in Bendigo. Ms Dempsey knows her way around the literary world having worked as a freelance journalist, scriptwriter and book reviewer for a number of Australian newspapers and journals so it’s no surprise that Girls in Our Town is a carefully crafted work. The reader follows the young life of 20-year-old Sheba who struggles with her place in life as she drags about with her the shadow of a tragic car accident that tugs on her guilt and forms her view of the world: I remember one day waking up from the fug to see Sally’s mother standing at the end of my bed in the hospital room. I thought she’d be nice

to me, but I quickly realised she was very angry. She just wanted to tell me how much she blamed me for the accident…One of the nurses heard screaming and came rushing into the room to find Sally’s mum pummelling my stitched up face with her fists. The delicate and deliberate prose is deceptively simple, and has the knack of being at once heart-breaking and funny. Sheba’s beautifully portrayed troubled younger sister Brigid, who is bullied unmercifully, is the source of many hilarious and sweet moments. Sheba’s admirable attitude to their equally troubled alcoholic mother Clover, adds lightness to the darker events in the story that might otherwise make for a deeply sorrowful read. I should add that she spoke

with a lisp which was why she called me Theba instead of Sheba…Clover never really did get round to organising the orthodontith. For a book that touches on death, bullying, rape, alcoholism, child neglect and much more, it’s a testament to Ms Dempsey’s talent that it is also adorable and sweet, you can’t help but fall in love with the family of Girls in our Town. – Julie Proudfoot

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EXT Monday will the start of Hearing Awareness Week (August 24 to 30) and Australian Hearing Bendigo will be celebrating along with the thousands of Australians who have overcome their hearing loss. Those successfully living with their hearing loss, with the aid of hearing devices are encouraged to bring them along to Australian Hearing Bendigo, for a complimentary clean. And for those who are yet to take charge of

their hearing loss are also encouraged to talk to the Australian Hearing experts, about the many options available while having a free hearing check. With more than 67 years’ experience helping people to hear clearly, Australian Hearing is Australia’s leading hearing specialist, researcher and prominent provider of government funded hearing services. Australian Hearing provides subsidised hearing services for range of people including pensioners,

Assessment and diagnosis government to provide fully subsidised hearing services to pensioners and Veteran Affairs cardholders. Eligible cardholders are entitled to sophisticated digital hearing aids that have noise suppression technology. Butterfly Audiology is currently offering free hearing screening tests and encourage people who are concerned about their hearing to take this opportunity to get their hearing checked. Butterfly Audiology, 65 Sternberg Street, Bendigo. Consultations are also available at the Castlemaine Consulting Suites at the Mount Alexander Hospital fortnightly. Phone 5443 6902 or visit their website: www.butterflyaudiology.com.au for an appointment.

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heritage matters

discover bendigo with James Lerk

Ah Dore branches out I

T can often be difficult to know exactly when someone has first set foot on the Australian continent. This particularly applies to the arrival of the Chinese during the early part of the gold rush. Readers may well be aware that to attempt to restrict the inflow of Chinese gold seekers into the colony of Victoria, a £10 Poll Tax was introduced for those Chinese that disembarked at any of Victoria’s ports. To avoid the payment of this Poll Tax, ship’s captains took their vessels to the colony of South Australia and landed their human cargo at Guichen Bay, adjacent to the township of Robe. From Robe the Chinese then trekked on foot overland through some very arid areas and then made their way into Victoria. Carrying their worldly goods in baskets balanced on either end of a shaped bamboo pole across their shoulders the Chinese travelled about 32 kilometres each day. The flat section of the carrying pole allowed the carrier to easily move the load across the shoulders transferring it to the opposite side while continuing to walk.

Their walk was in quite small steps, to prevent their load from bouncing thus keeping it steady at all times, a very simple and efficient system to save either shoulder from undue strain. Sam Ah Dore, who I mentioned last week, was among the thousands of Chinese hopefuls who made his way, eventually finishing up on the Bendigo goldfield. Like his fellow countrymen Sam Ah Dore was an alluvial digger, experienced in puddling as the main method of gold retrieval from the clay. However like many others with the decline alluvial gold returns and puddling in particular, by the late 1860s Sam Ah Dore branched out into other activities. By the 1880s Sam Ah Dore was showing his entrepreneurial skills. He was involved in a host of different enterprises, market gardening being just one of many. It is clear that with his vegetable growing activities he employed other Chinese to assist him as otherwise he would have been unable to branch out into a variety of other fields. Sam Ah Dore had

COURT: A fine example of brick care.

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PAID IN FULL: The record of payment due to Sam Ah Dore. commercial interests and as such used the railways to bring stock to Bendigo from the Chinese wholesalers situated in Melbourne’s Little Bourke Street. The question I have in my mind is did he receive initial financial backing from the Melbourne suppliers or had he been sufficiently successful in his gold retrieval operations to fund himself? It is evident from documents that Sam Ah Dore was a financially successful man in his own right in the 1890s, as he was in a position to lend money to fellow Chinese. There are at least two fellow countrymen, Ah Cheong and Ah Kong who had borrowed £28 and 7 shillings from Sam,

this was repaid in March 1896 through a solicitor acting on his behalf. In the same year 1896, Ah Dore won the prize for the Best Sporting Dog in the Rochester Show. This was an eventful year, as in August Sam Ah Dore had instigated court proceedings against the “Mandarin” of the Bendigo Chinese, Dr James Lamsey. As it transpired the case did not go to court as Lamsey settled with Sam Ah Dore thus preventing the situation being made public, was this to avoid embarrassment to Lamsey? Vegetable growing exploits were to the fore as Sam Ah Dore was a regular exhibitor in dif-

ferent agricultural shows from Bendigo, Elmore where he had a market garden, Rochester and Echuca. By example in 1895 Sam took out nearly all the prizes at the Elmore Show in the vegetable section, he excelled with lettuces, rhubarb and turnips. However, a few years later in 1897 Sam had gained publicity through the growing of an immense cucumber which went on display in April. The cucumber measured 1.2 metres in length. Not content with a giant of a cucumber Sam Ah Dore also was successful at the Bendigo Show having gained prizes with his more normal sized cucumbers.

REATER Bendigo has some splendid brick buildings, brick walls and chimneys. The warm, rich red colour of the old pressed red bricks contribute to the character of the city. Brickwork deterioration is mostly caused by damp – both rising and falling. The latter is caused by leaking roofs and blocked gutters. Damp can be avoided through making sure the roof and gutters are maintained, ensuring good site drainage away from the building and keeping garden beds away from walls. If brickwork needs to be restored traditional repair methods are best. For example, using hard cement mortar to repoint failed lime mortar joints can cause more problems than it fixes. Sealing brick walls with water repellent coating is another no-no as the walls need to ‘breathe’, and replacing a timber floor with concrete in an old brick house can also cause rising damp. Short cuts will lead to headaches when it comes to preserving historic brickwork, so take the time to respectfully carry out repairs and ensure these building continue to feature on our streetscape. – Megan McDougall

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• TAX RETURNS FROM $99 • Personal & Business New clients welcome

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Call Bjoern – 5446 2697

5441 5244

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Accountants & Business Advisors 51 Myers St, Bendigo

5444 5777

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Ph 5444 0455

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• Income Tax Returns • Personal or Business • Appointments to suit you

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Accounting & Management Consultants P/L

Bendigo 5441 6503 1st Floor, 82 Mitchell Street

We take the burden out of tax for you

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OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN TAXATION No time for an appointment? Email daniela@returnsexpress.com.au

16A Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine Ph: 5472 4694 or 5472 4252 Open Tue: 9am-7pm • Thurs-Fri 9am-5pm Saturdays (Aug only): 9am-5pm

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CLASSIFIEDS • 29

Services Offered CARPENTERS

CONCRETE PIPING

Paul Eyles Carpentry Renovations/Extensions Verandahs, Pergolas & Decking

0418 129 487

CARPET / RUGS

GARDEN SERVICES

GREG SMITH

GAME ON GARDENING

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

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

DARELLY ELECTRICAL D

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

Darren Liersch: 0409 077 600

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

Geoff Williams Electrical Installations

Over 40 Years Service

• Ropes • Springs • Leadlight • Shower Screen Repairs • Glass Cut to Size

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

GARDEN SERVICES

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

• Systems built • Repairs and upgrades • Network and internet connections • Virus and Spyware removal

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

CONCRETING

HANDYMAN SERVICES

BENDIGO SPRAY PAVING

GARDEN SERVICES

Specialising in:

• SPRAY PAVING • CONCRETE RESURFACING • HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING

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

PH: 0499 847 304 CONCRETING

Cave’s Concreting

FREE QUOTES, 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678

• Handymen • Cleaning • Builder • Floors • • Carpenters • Glazier • Fencing • Plastering • • Painters • Bathroom & Kitchen Reno’s • • Granite Benchtops • Paving • Concreting • • Plumbers • Decking • Electricians • • Pruning • Tiling • Tree Lopping • • Sheds & Pergolas • Lawns & Gardens •

Central Victoria 13 11 98

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

HOME MAINTENANCE

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

TRADIES Advertise Here

1300 558 385

Lawn Mowing Garden Maintenance z Pest/Disease Control z Instant Turf Installation z Garden Restoration z

Discounts Available

Phone Neil on 0417 144 280

Paving, Retaining Walls, Decorative Concreting, Garden Design, Pool Landscaping Trade Qualified – Excavator Nate 0419 342 677 Steve 0438 412 096 E: livingedgelandscapes@gmail.com

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

NO JOB TOO SMALL • Carpentry • Tiling • Painting • Plastering • Pergolas • Decks CALL PETER 0409 422 271

KITCHENS KITCHENS BATHROOMS WARDROBES

FUNCTIONAL

ALFRESCO

KITCHEN DESIGN LAUNDRIES 6C Wellsford Dr Bendigo East 3D DESIGN

To arrange a FREE consultation & quote

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

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

Sandhurst Painting and Decorating 35 years experience Prompt efficient service at reasonable rates Quotation gladly given

Call Phill Hutchings on

0417 057 010 MIDLAND PAINTING & DECORATING

Pensioners Welcome

EDGE

ARE YOU RENOVATING?

Call 03 5444 2425

0409 173 754 Peter

Paul 0429 462 057

LIVING

4 Seaso Seasons Garden Care

Patios • Pathways • Driveways

Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937

landscape design & construction

Big or small we fix it all!

0422 660 912 Pensioner discounts available.

Specialising in Landscape construction

Over 25 years of trade qualified Experience mgbricklayingandlandscaping.com

Pete’s

• 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:

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

tshatwell@erppower.com

(03) 5442 8900 A/H 0427 148 447

Mowing and Maintenance Repairs completed within 24 hours

PH: 0418 822 911

• Paving • Brickwork • Retaining Walls • Turf

Phone: 0417 329 802

FURNITURE REMOVALISTS

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

Contact

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

COMPUTERS

CALL STEVE 0408 928 763

BROKEN GLASS

COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DOMESTIC COMMERC

cleanjet@iinet.net.au

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

GLASS / WINDOWS

SERVICING BENDIGO & DISTRICT SE REC 14361

0418 506 188

Onsite Computer Services for Home and Business

• Mowing • Edging • Yard • Tidy and removal • Pebble Paths • Landscaping and all your garden maintenance Free quotes - we look after you

Gary 0422 854 620

REC 7821

REC 4085

Serving Bendigo for 20 Years

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

ELECTRICIANS

ELECTRICIAN

Quality Cleaning Services

PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman

Call Bec- 0416 286 610

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CLEANING SERVICES

House, Yard & Garden Care

• Lawn Mowing • Edge Trimming • Weeding & Weed Spraying • Gutters (Single Story Only) • Rubbish Removal

All Trades Available

Rug Addiction 129 High Street Kangaroo Flat 03 5447 0433

LANDSCAPING

A GIRLS SOLUTION

Qualified tradesman • 18 Years experience

Left over Carpet? Make useful Mats! Local Overlocking Service

GARDEN SERVICES

www.thelocalphonebook.com.au

1300 850 342

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

ROB: 0418 718 881

E: robrunnalls@live.com.au

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Bendigo Weekly — Friday, August 22, 2014

Services Offered PAINTERS / DECORATORS

PLUMBERS

TRIPPA’S PAINTING SERVICE

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

NO O NO OBL BLIG BL B L LIG IG IGAT GAT ATIO A TION ION FR IO FREE FREE EE Q QUO UOTE U UO OTE TE

Phone 0408 506 159

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ROOFING

SUPERIOR

SPOUT CLEANING

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

ROOFING

& MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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

Lic#23529

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

High Pressure Cleaning ngg De-Mossing Sealing & Painting Asbestos Removals Pensioner Discounts

5444 2028

PEST CONTROL

We load for you! 7 Days a Week No job too small or too big

Green Waste Green Waste Special

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

0423 402 474

Formally “Spider Sprayers”

SIGNWRITERS

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

TREE LOPPING

TRAV THE TREE CLIMBER

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

Professional Tree Surgeon

Cert 3 Arboriculture/ ISA Certified Arborist

Specialising in: Confined Space Tree Mature Tree Pruning Mature Tree Pruning Removal Qualified QualifiedTree TreeClimber Climber Ornamental Garden with1010year yrs experience Experience with Pruning & Hedging Wood WoodChipper Chipper Large Tree & Stump Mulch Sales Mulch Sales Removal

Confined Space Tree Removal Ornamental Garden Pruning and Hedging Large Tree & Stump Removal

JUDD’S TREE LOPPING Phone Brian on

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

TREE LOPPING

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall

SMITHS

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

Pty. Ltd.

License No. 32710

STONE MASONS

David Smith

Serving in New and Old Memorials Additional Inscription & Restoration Servicing Metropolitan & Country Areas We come to you, and give a free Quote Lou Nicolazzo: 0400 076 736 Fax 03) 5783 4623 E: lrmemorials@gmail.com www.lrmemorials.com

SUBDIVISION

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544 33 999

MAKE MONEY FROM YOUR BACK YARD!

NSTO

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

Ph 5446 1535

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

CAN YOU AFFORD NOT TO SUBDIVIDE?

Ring me now!

KARIM 0435 147 045

Services Offered

PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

PLUMBERS

Have your heater serviced

Full safety checks • carbon monoxide tests

To advertise in this section please call

1300 558 385 Ph: 0418 547 796

Lic#37911

ENTERTAINMENT Unit, Dark wood, 4 years old, Excellent Condition $750 Neg Ph 0413 895 398

(no job too BIG or SMALL for the Smith Family team)

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

4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

DOLL & cradle (Ashton Drake), $25. PH 5443 6540

Tree Maintenance • Stump Mulching Hire Travel Tower • Tree Pruning and Stump Grinding • Tip Truck & Woodchipper Hire • Free Quotes

0427 506 160

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting

FOR SALE

Quality tree and Stump Removal

0448 701 138

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Conditions apply. For private use only.

Classifieds 1300 558 385

TREE LOPPING

PLUMBERS

* Fully Insured

0438 632 219

0403 678 086

Lic#100122

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429

EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING

Phone Trippa 0427 241 958

Master Plumber

SPOUT CLEANING

FOR SALE

2 SEATER leather couch. Brown, full-leather, good condition. L-1720, W-950, H-850 mm. $300 Ph 0425 708 767 2001 Audi Turbo Quattro Manual, 5sp, 1.8T 4dr sedan, Navy blue, fem owner, Non-smoker, 157,539km, NSW reg Apr '15 $8000 Neg. Phone 0427 732 623 (BK70NH) 3-SEATER sofa w/bed + 2 Seater Sofa, Fabric $70 Ph 0400 488 773

FOR SALE

ACOUSTIC Guitar, $20 Ph 0447 232 986

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

AEROFIT Metal framed $10 ONO Phone 0412 476 939 AGATHA Christie H/cover novels x 78 $75 lot Phone 5447 1689

BBQ 4 Burner, with hood $90 ONO Ph 5448 3141 BIKE Seat baby/child EC $35 Ph 0450 629 517

ANTIQUE style turntable and radio, $50. Ph 5447 7050

BIKE, Repco men's racing, GC, $25. Ph 5443 0061

BABY Booster seat, New in box, $100 ONO Ph 0408 700 266

BIKES 1 x girl 1 x boy $20 each Ph 5443 9130

BALES of uncut rags for sale. make an offer. Ph 0438 705 600

JOIN THE WEEKLY WALKERS TEAM Earn extra cash and keep fit! You won’t have to stand around folding advertising material for hours beforehand – just pick up and go! We offer a top payment rate, and you’ll have the full support of our distribution team.

Ph 5440 2529

BRICKS for sale, all new common bricks, x2,200, $600. Ph 0439 399 813 BUFFETT hutch, teak, 1960's GC $100 Ph 5443 5530 BUNK bed w/mattress, 1 matt hardly used $50 Ph 5443 9130 CARPET Westminster. Midnight, brown/beige pattern. Covers 3 bedrooms. $200. Ph 0409 217 231 CEMENT mixer, Electric. $30 Ph 5439 3054

CHOOK WHEAT $20 per 50kg bag Can Deliver. Call Mick: 5444 4696 or 0407 305 711 CHURCH Pew, 2.75m (9ft) Reasonable cond. $85 Ph 0428 453 615 COFFEE Machine Caffitaly $20 Ph 0400 488 773 COMPUTER Desk, Ph5448 3141

$90

DINING Suite, Teak, 1960's 4 Seater GC $100 Ph 5443 5530 DOG Kennel Sml-Med $15 Ph 5443 0061

FARM Gate, 9ft 5" x 4ft $40 Ph 0401 132 177

FILING Cabinet, steel, 4 drawers, beige, GC $50 Phone 0419 378 709

CHEAP REDGUM SPLIT FIREWOOD TRUCK LOAD $1150 HALF A TRUCK LOAD $600 LAND CRUISER UTE LOAD $150 For further details Phone Clint

0427 349 549

FIREWOOD

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

FIREWOOD

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

FIREWOOD

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

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

$100 per 6x4 delivered Ph 0434 835 984

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

FIREWOOD

Top Quality Murray River Red Gum, Split & Dry, $110 Per C/M, Delivered, Bulk load only 0417 948 885

FREE Bag of Womens clothes sz 12 - 16 Phone 0412 476 939

FRIDGES

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

Friday, August 22, 2014 — Bendigo Weekly

FOR SALE

GAS Log Fire "Real Flame" free standing, good working condition, with flue etc. Approx 4yrs old $900 ONO Ph 5449 7359 GATES, House, 2ft 9" H x 6ft 6" L x 2, deco steel $100 Ph 0401 132 177

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FOR SALE

HAY 5 X 4 ROLLS

ADVANCED TREES AND SCREENS

Oaten, Cereal, Pasture, Clover, & Straw from $33. Delivery Available. Phone: 0438 373 291 HEALING Radio 1940's Bakelite, working, $280 Ph 5439 5805 HEAVY duty rack w/legs would suit 2 door type ute $50 Ph 5446 1191

GIRTON Grammar secondary size uniforms from $20 0428 416 246

HOME Theatre System, Panasonic Model SCHTO5 6 speakers + Sub Woofer $200 ono Phone 0417 050 402

HALL stand Victorian Mahogany Reproduction, VGC, $550 Phone 0417 050 402

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE FOR SALE, All excellent condition, Must sell. Phone: 0416 965 978

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View containers at:

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

CHOICE CUBBIES Pack Includes: • Skylight • Flower Box • Stable Doors

OR HALF PRICE STAINING

Mail: Include your name, address and phone number. Bendigo Weekly P.O Box 324 Bendigo 3552

Nick: 0422 736 165

FOR SALE

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

MENS parka, black, size 100cm, $5. Ph 5442 3134

LADIES Mannequin $80 Ph 0447 232 986 LARGE Bookcase, White, $50 Ph 5448 3141

Email: Include your name, address and phone number. classifieds@bendigoweekly.com.au

MICROWAVE, near new, 30L, $70 Ph 5441 8123.

1300 558 385 FOR SALE MOBILITY Scooter, "Esteem" as new with all accessories inc shop bag & sun canopy $1995 Phone 0439 397 794

LAZY-BOY recliners (2) fair good condition $200 each Ph 0429 352 449

MOBILITY Scooter, Heartway S12, 2yo, Elec, max 15kph, inc canopy, b/pack, batt charger & manual. Was $4000 Sell $2000 Pick up E/hawk Ph 0422 712 934 MOBILITY Scooter Esteem Deluxe, 3mths old, new batteries, suit new buyer, $2500. Ph 5446 3712

LINED corduroy zip jacket, black, medium, $5. Ph 5442 3134

MUSHROOM COMPOST

LOUNGES, leather 3 seaters in black. As new, unused, high quality, $750 each ono. 5 Available. 0416 965 978

Layby NOW for Christmas!

*Promotion valid until August 31, 2014. Not valid in conjunction with any other discounts or promotions. Not valid with Mini Manor cubby house purchase.

Cnr Edwards Rd & Lowndes St, Strathdale Ph: 5443 0022 www.livingquarters.com.au

PRINTER, colour, Brother. DCP-385C As new, $40 ONO Ph 5448 5455 SAFE N SOUND Galaxy baby seat, GC $25 Ph 0450 629 517

SIEVED TOP SOIL $35 per/m delivered local 3m minimum. 6m & 10m available. Bobcat if required. Ph 5446 7105 or 0428 507 846 SINGLE Bunk Double Futon bed, Good condition, $300 Phone 5446 8473

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

SINGLE bed blanket, GC, 5442 3134

NISSAN reverse cassette stereo & disc auto charger $100 5447 1689

electric $6. Ph

STRAW

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

THREE meter gantry. Comes with 2T Block & Tackle and floating trolley. Well engineered. Reduced price $800. Mob Ph: 0413 802 904

TOP SOIL Sieved $35 per metre, 4 metre min. delivery 8m & 10m also avail. Garden Mix $50 a metre. Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770 TRAMPOLINE, 10ft Round, Exc Cond + extra mat $60 Ph 0400 166 452 TYPEWRITER, electric, EC, $10. PH 5443 6540 VINTAGE dining table, dark brown, with 6 chairs. $395. Ph 0432 949 407

WASHING machine, Good Condition, $100 Ph 0408 700 266 WOODEN Chest $30 Ph 0400 488 773

SURFBOARD bag, Bully's, 7ft6, $20 Ph 5443 0061

YUCCA'S Healthy plants priced from $8, sizes up to 4ft. 1 plant at 7ft $50 Ph 5442 7974

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GOT SOMETHING TO SELL? 1300 558 385 LocalClassifieds classifieds@bendigoweekly.com.au PO Box 324 Bendigo 3552 Fax: 5441 4416

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AUCTION - Wednesday 27th August - 6 pm 177 View Street, Bendigo 690 lots of Antiques & Collectables on offer:

inc:- Vic Burr Wal Credenza, Wal Chaise, Piano, Burr Wal inlaid What-Not, Occ Table, Vic Cedar Chest, Cheval Mirror, Double ended Couch, Red based table/desk, Chaise, Gents Chair, Toilet Mirrors, Sing S/Machine, Vic Oak sec B/case, Vic Mah desk, 5 dw/chest, Towel Rail, Rou Top desks, Nickel & Iron beds, Platform & Bentwood rockers, 3 pce Wing Back Lounge Suite, Vic Mah Robe, Vic Din Table - seats 10, Edw Pine S/board, Pine & Cedar duchess chests, Ced d/table, Edw Pine 2dr B/Case, Set of 6 Edw Oak d/chairs, 1920’s B/wood framed L/suite, B/back chairs, Dining settings, Paintings, Prints, Kero Lamps, French Marble clock, Fusse Mov Wall clock, musical instruments, tin trunks, cameras, stamps, Cigarette & Sporting cards, Gold scales, Lead soldiers etc, Phantom comics, Hornby train set, Button accordian, wall telephone, old tools, Aust pottery etc. etc.

Collectables:- R/Albert, R/Doulton, Carlton Ware, Shelley, Clarice Cliff, Brownie Downing, Wedgwood Myott dinner set, Ep ware, 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

www.bendigoantiques.com.au

LocalClassifieds

SUITCASE, used once, 69 x 48 x 27 $40 Ph 0401 132 177

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

BENDIGO ANTIQUE AND ESTATE AUCTIONS

...get the market you’re missing...

WASHING Machine, Bosch, Front loader $100 Ph 5439 3054

Round Bales from $33 Little Squares $5.50 Ph 0438 373 291

ORGAN (Kimball), not working, FREE. PH 5443 6540

CLEARING SALES

BendigoWeekly

PEA STRAW

PHIL & Ted Double Pram GC $100 accessories extra Ph 0450 629 517

LIFT Chair "Pride" Elec. Choc Brown, 1yo, still in warranty. Was $1395 Sell $500 Pick up E /Hawk Ph 0422 712 934

FOR SALE

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

LAWN mower, Talon, with catcher, 4str, $90 Runs well Ph 0405 035 474

The choice is yours in August. Purchase a cubby house with veranda* and receive a:

FREE UPGRADE PACK

(Free ads 5pm Wednesday)

609 Spring Hill Rd, Spring Hill. Melways Ref: X909 E9 (Trentham area) www.ancientnatives.com.au

JIGSAW Puzzles, 1000 pce, Used once, 26 odd, 1/2 new price $15ea Phone 0417 050 402

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

Classified advertising closes at 3pm each Thursday. Real Estate Classified advertising closes at 11am each Thursday.

• Plants grown on farm to 1.5-3m & 10” • Screens at 1/2-1m • 100 + species - See website list • Discounts for grow-to-order & custom treescapes available

to suit all your needs!

Buy ire or H

PLEASE NOTE

Sat 9-5 & Sun 9-2 or by appointment Delivery & EFTPOS available.

IRON free-standing Candelabra $20 Ph 0447 232 986

Containers

LocalClassifieds

Weekends Aug 2nd - Nov 30th

Store Well with Stilwell

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All adverts must be pre-paid. For $23 you get 5 lines ONE ITEM ONLY per advert. Advert will run for four consecutive weeks. Sale price must be included. Alteration to PRICE ONLY. Not included in the offer are business adverts., rental hire etc., for the purpose of ongoing profit, or Real Estate Listings. The publisher reserves the right to decline any booking for the purpose of continuing gain.

CLEARING SALES

CLEARING SALE BENDIGO TRUCK CENTRE

Saturday August 23rd - 10am Start

12/16 Sullivan Street, Golden Square Viewing 9am

Isuzu Sbr Crane Truck, Volvo Prime Mover Yard Truck, Decommissioned Truck Hoist, 3 Phase Steam Cleaner, 3 Phase Compressor, Workshop Equipment, Rail Mounted Cranes, Hook Lift Frame, Fuel Saver Aero Kits, Used Gear Boxes and Diffs, Assorted Iveco & Hino Parts, Wheels & Tyers, 3 Cummins Engines, Mowers, Electrical Parts, 3 Point Linkage & Acc, Lots Of Assorted Sundries 10% Buyers Premium Cash on the day of sale

Ph 5442 5044 Find us on Facebook

CLEARING SALE Sunday August 24th - 10am Start

98 Hattam Street, Golden Square Viewing 9am

Spider Lift, Vm Transit Truck (10,000km) with Tool Box and Rack, PX Ranger Xl7 Diesel Twin Cab Ute (28,000Km), Tradesmans Trailor & Scaffold, Pallet Lifter, 20Ft Shipping Container, 3 x 40Ft Shipping Container, Pigeon Holes, Hilti Tools - Jackhammmer, Collated Screw Gun etc, Trailers, Racks, Bollards & Signage, Aluminum Ladders, Hand Tools, Leads, Joinery Gear, 1 Kva Generator, Jet Fire Heater, Honda 4 Wheeler and Spray Pack, John Deer Ride On Mower, Air Compressor, Hino Truck and Trencher, Fire Pump, Drop Saw, Drum Trailer, Office Furniture, Antique Wardrobe & Lots of Sundries 10% Buyers Premium Cash on the day of sale

Ph 5442 5044 Find photos on actionauction.com.au Find us on Facebook

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GARAGE SALES 180 Eaglehawk rd L/Gully Horse rider show clothing, Household, craft, furn, rural clothing, motoring. Saturday 10-3 HUGE Hardware dispersal & secondhand goods.70s records, timber off cuts, set of truck gates plus more. See Ron Jarmyn for a great deal. 24 Allingham St, SATURDAY 9am - 1pm

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Braves face Blues By JOEL PETERSON

A HUGE challenge awaits the Bendigo Lady Braves on Saturday night, when they host Frankston in the first week of the league’s finals series. The Braves finished atop the South East Australian Basketball League’s South Conference but come up against an in-form Lady Blues team full of confidence. The last time the two sides met it was the Lady Blues who came out on top in Frankston three weeks ago, and the visitors swept a Tasmanian double last week when they defeated Hobart and Launceston to take second spot in the south. The Lady Braves meanwhile have dropped two of their past three contests, but are revitalised after enjoying a week off heading into finals. “It was certainly good having the week off, it al-

lowed us to just refresh some tired bodies,” Lady Braves coach Jonathan Goodman said. “I think the best thing for us was that double weekend against Frankston and Hobart, we were able to review the film from that weekend and put some things into place to play Kilsyth. “The week off was great, but we need to be ready to go on Saturday night.” A key for the home side will be stopping the Lady Blues’ trio of Maddie Garrick, Kelly Bowen and Nicole Romeo. The Lady Blues average 72.1 points per game, with Romeo, Garrick and Bowen combining for 52.4 of those points. “The key is to limit their supply really,” Goodman said. “If certain people don’t get certain touches, for instance Kelly Bowen is great

in the post, if we can stop her getting the ball there it obviously makes it more difficult for them. “Maddie is a dynamic scorer on the perimeter and Romeo does such a great job of leading their team and get-

BEAT THAT: Bendigo Lady Brave Alex Bunton drives the baseline. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

That depth will have to shine through if the Lady Braves are to advance to a second-straight conference final under Goodman. “We are fortunate that we have some great depth, even bringing someone like Sarah

It’s a matter of everyone doing their job to make sure no one gets away from us ting them into their stuff, so it’s a matter of everyone doing their job to make sure no one gets away from us.” The Lady Braves are 11-1 at home this season, and playing the first final at home is a huge boost for the side. The Lady Braves’ depth may be their key, with star players Alex Bunton and LaSondra Barrett ably backed up by the likes of Rosie Fadljevic, Chantella Perera and Kerryn Harrington.

Strange back into the program earlier this year along with those girls just gives us such great stability,” he said. “We are a very unique group, but at the same time unless everyone is firing it can be hard. “We need to make sure we all turn up ready to play, and that we are ready to get it done.” The Lady Braves versus lady Blues clash tips off at 7.30pm at Bendigo Stadium.

Skelton to be cup guest THE Victoria Racing Club this week announced Melbourne Cup winning jockey Bob Skelton as the special guest to formally welcome the Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour to Bendigo on Monday, September 1. Skelton is well known for his 1976 Melbourne Cup victory riding Van Der Hum, before guiding Rising Fear to second place in the 1986 edition of the cup. VRC acting chief executive Julian Sullivan welcomed Skelton’s appointment as a tour ambassador. “We’re thrilled to have Bob Skelton on the tour this year,” he said.

VALUABLE SUPPORT: Jane Chalmers continues to please. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Chalmers back with the Spirit SHE has never been the flashiest player, but Jane Chalmers knows how to put a smile on the faces of Bendigo Spirit fans. The high-energy 31-year-old point guard has played with the Spirit in every season since the club’s inception into the Women’s National Basketball League, and has re-signed for the 201415 campaign. Chalmers enters her eighth WNBL season having played a key role off the bench in the Spirit’s back-to-back titles. Chalmers appeared in 21 games throughout 2013-14, providing valuable support to starter Kristi Harrower. Her high-energy style sees her regularly on the floor, diving for steals and loose balls, and that energy has seen her become a reliable part of coach Bernie Harrower’s rotation “Whether it’s at training or during the game, she brings an intensity and focus that everyone can feed off every time she

steps on the court,” Harrower said. “There is a reason she has been able to carve out a career with the Spirit and we’re happy to have her back with the group.

She brings an intensity and focus that everyone can feed off “She may not always get the most minutes, but she takes advantage of her opportunities and makes the most of her time on the court.” Chalmers says she is looking

forward to hitting the floor for another season with the team. “The past two years have been great, but we all know that doesn’t mean much when we take the court this season,” Chalmers said. “I’m hoping to continue to bring energy and competitiveness to the group to help us do whatever it takes to win. “Having the chance to compete at the highest level in Australia has always been a great opportunity, and I’m excited to have the chance to go around with the Spirit again.” Chalmers is currently enjoying another successful South East Australian Basketball League season with the Bendigo Lady Braves, where she is averaging more than seven points, four rebounds and three assists per game. The Lady Braves face Frankston in finals action this Saturday at Bendigo Stadium from 7.30pm.

“Bendigo residents are sure to be inspired by the remarkable stories of a Melbourne Cup winning jockey, who in his illustrious career has enjoyed more than 2200 wins.” Known as one of the most successful ‘two-mile’ riders in the Southern Hemisphere, Skelton was inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame as well as the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame. With the tour now in its 12th year, the $175,000, 18-carat gold Melbourne Cup trophy is on a 16-week journey across Australia and New Zealand. One of its stops in Bendigo will be at Mer-

cy Health Bethlehem Home for the Aged. Bethlehem’s Jennifer Waters said the residents were thrilled with the news with a number of residents being avid racing fans. “Residents and staff can’t wait. The cup is such a huge part of our country’s history and some of our residents can still remember some of the races from the when they were children,” she said. “I think seeing the cup up close will change the way we see the race and add more meaning to it.” More details about the cup’s stop in Bendigo are available at www. melbournecup.com.

It’s sunset for Gold as final VFL game looms From Page 36 “We’ve worked with the players and made it a really open process where they can talk to clubs and see what their options are, and we have helped them to manage the information and try to decide what is best for them,” he said. “We certainly think that a lot of our guys are capable to go to other VFL clubs and play good footy if they choose to do so. “And I would think the local football community might get up to the QEO on Friday and show some other guys that they want them at local clubs next year, too.” The club held a

farewell training session and barbecue for players, supporters and anyone involved with the club over its 17 years in the Victorian Football League. The Gold is also holding its awards function on Saturday night at the Bendigo Jockey Club to officially close its tenure in the VFL. Jones said he is hoping for a big homecrowd showing, and knows his side will leave nothing on the park on Friday night in terms of effort. “I have no doubt that our guys will be absolutely spent after the game, both physically and mentally, because they will give everything they have,”

Jones said. “Our second half last week against Box Hill was some of the best football we have played in my time here. We took the game on, and the way we played as a group and our defensive pressure was really pleasing. “After a performance that was really disappointing against Richmond last time at home we bounced back last week, and hopefully we can give our best performance yet on Friday night and go out with a bang.” The Bendigo v Collingwood clash gets underway at 6.30pm at the QEO, with the Bendigo Victory Reclink side playing a curtainraiser from 3.30pm.

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Ready to bounce By JOEL PETERSON

AFTER copping a 103-point drubbing at the hands of Newbridge last week, Marong senior coach Gorey Gregg believes his side can bounce back when it meets the Maroons again in Sunday’s Loddon Valley Football League elimination final. Marong could only manage two goals in last week’s clash at Riverside Park, in comparison to the five Newbridge players that booted at least two of their own. A perplexing performance was only made more so when you add in the fact the Panthers were coming off perhaps their best performance of the season, providing a big test to undefeated league powerhouse Bridgewater before going down by 33 points. Now his third year with Marong, Gregg said his side has put last week’s performance behind it. “Obviously last week’s game was very disappointing on our behalf, not taking anything away from Newbridge who played great footy, but unfortunately we had one of our worst performances of the year,” he said. “Last week’s result never had a bearing on this week, we knew we were going to play them, and I think a few of the boys weren’t switched on enough and didn’t

apply themselves to the game. “We have put last week behind us, and we are looking to make amends this week.” The Panthers finished fifth for the second year in a row with 10 wins, one more than season 2013, but are in the mix of an extremely even top five. “Bridgewater are a class side but not unbeatable, and there

I think a few of the boys weren’t switched on enough were positive signs for us to be able to stick with them for three quarters two weeks ago,” Gregg said. “The difference between bringing your best and playing 100 per cent and not is a fair margin as we found out on the weekend.” The Panthers will welcome gun midfielder Craig Morris back for the clash, and despite a few sore bodies Gregg says the side is raring to go for Sunday’s

encounter at Serpentine Recreation Reserve. “We’re going to get our matchups right and look to see if we need to maybe run a tag on their mids, or back our boys in to limit their influence on the game,” he said. “I think we have a good midfield group, and if we can come and take them on one-on-one and back ourselves that way I think we can limit the damage their key players can have on the contest. “Our training session last night was great, we had a chat about the opportunity infront of us and not dwelling on last week’s game,” he said. “We have to bounce back and know that we won’t be putting that kind of performance out there again, and there is belief in the group that we can do exactly that.” The other final in the LVFL this weekend will be played between Pyramid Hill and Bears Lagoon-Serpentine on Saturday at Backhaus Oval. In week two of the Heathcote District Football League finals series, North Bendigo face off for the first grand final spot with Leitchville-Gunbower at White Hills on Saturday, before Mount Pleasant and LBU do battle to stay alive in season 2014 on Sunday at Gunbower.

Captain coach returns GRAND finalists in the Emu Valley Cricket Association last year, Emu Creek Cricket Club has re-appointed Daniel Chamberlain as playing captain coach for the 2014-15 season. Emu Creek has found success through successful recruitment and retention of players during the past two seasons, and the club is aiming to continue the trend this year. Chamberlain came on board as coach in 2012-13 season, leading the team from last place to premiers in one season. “The aim is to keep our Division 1 side in the finals and then to add to the depth of our Division 2 side”, Chamberlain said. “We are in a great position with the best training facilities in the league. It’s also exciting to have several new recruits to add to the core of quality players currently at the club.” Playing key roles alongside Chamberlain will be Anthony Collins and Simon Marwood. Collins is the league’s reigning bowler of the year award winner, and can also make contributions with the bat. Marwood, on the other hand, was last year’s EVCA champion play-

READY TO PLAY: Junior cricketer Riley Henderson.

Sandhurst opens books SANDHURST Cricket Club is gearing up for a big season, with its 2014-15 junior registration and family day to be held on Sunday, August 24 at Weeroona Oval from 2pm to 4pm. The club is inviting both existing and new players, both boys and girls of all abilities, in under-10, 12, 14, 16 and under-18 age groups. “We’ve put together a great family day with fun cricket focused games, sausage sizzle and chance to win some great prizes that include individual coaching sessions from senior coach Craig Howard and a $75 Sportspower voucher,” Sandhurst junior co-ordinator Paul Henderson said.

“If you can’t make it on the day, registering beforehand will also enter you in the draw. “There’s an added incentive happening for schools to encourage kids to play cricket. Every new player that signs up through their school and plays at least three games with the club, the school will receive a $50 gift voucher from Toyworld Bendigo. “That’s a great way for schools to receive some much needed resources while encouraging children to play this great game.” For more details or registration information, contact Paul Henderson on 0428 177 314.

Miners stumble after great game KEY ROLE: Anthony Collins bowls for Emu Creek. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

er, having an excellent season with both bat and ball. Emu Creek had a quartet of batsmen in the EVCA’s top 10 for runs scored last year, while Collins and Marwood were the two highest wicket takers in the league for 2013-14. “We are extremely excited for the upcoming year,” president Greg Strawbridge said. “We have had great success in

our Division 1 side over the last couple of years. I think Daniel, Anthony and Simon will help deliver continued success in the upcoming season.” The club is also welcoming new and existing players to its first training session which will be held on Sunday, August 31 at 10am in Uxbridge Street, Strathfieldsaye, behind Strathfieldsaye Primary School.

IT was a case of so close, yet so far for the Bendigo Fighting Miners at the weekend, going down in the Victorian Rugby Union division 2B grand final to Maroondah Griffins 18-14. The Miners made the jump up from the country division this year, and were largely unfazed by the standard of competition repeating last year’s grand final feats. However in the side’s third straight decider it wasn’t to be for one of Bendigo’s most successful sporting teams, after building a late lead the Miners could not hang on. After an even first half, the

Griffins were well on top for most of the second half, keeping the Miners penned inside their own territory despite the Bendigo side having the advantage of the slope. A stoic Miners’ defence held out the Griffins until the 25-minute mark, when they scored an unconverted try to go into an 8-7 lead. Maroondah then stretched that lead to 13-7 shortly after with another unconverted try. The Miners hit back establishing a late 14-13 advantage, but were unable to hold out the Griffins for the remaining five minutes as they scored again to take a four point win.

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Golden sunset By JOEL PETERSON

BENDIGO Gold coach Aussie Jones says the club’s final game against Collingwood tonight is a cause for celebration, not commiseration. After tonight’s clash the Gold will cease to exist, with the side not contesting the 2015 VFL season. Jones said it was a week of mixed emotions for the club and its personnel as it heads into its last game. “I think there is a bit of excitement in the lead-up to the game from the group, and it is our job as a coaching staff and football department to keep that in check,” he said. “I’m sure come game day during the address there will be a bit of emotion, and that is only natural, but we have to manage that as much as possible. “Although it is the last time we will run out as a club, it is also the last time this group will play together and that culture and mateship has been one of our defining traits over the past two years especially, so that is a big part of it too.” Securing the future of its players has also been a big priority of the club, whether it be at a local or VFL level. Jones and his young family will be heading back to Melbourne when the season is done, and says the club is committed to finding its players the best possible landing spot.

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CELEBRATION: Matt Farrelly, Jake Aarts, Tim Dickson and Aussie Jones ahead of Gold’s final game. Digital image: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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ONLY

120

Tasco Scopes

Incl. Bore Snake & Bag ONLY

BENDIGO

ONLY

295

10-40 x 50 ONLY

195

6-24 x 42

ONLY

495

$ Savage M-10 Package 223 REM, 308 WIN, 22.250 REM, 243 WIN. Incl. Bag & Scope

ONLY

1050

Hartley’s Hunting & Tackle World Bendigo - NEW ADDRESS 8 Stafford St, California Gully P. 5443 5669 monday - friday 9am - 5.30pm saturday 9am - 2pm sunday 10am - 2pm GDL 690-010-10F www.hartleyshuntingandfishing.com.au