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issue 880 Friday, aUGUST 29, 2014

MP calls for poverty focus to help thousands find a ...

way out By ANTHONY RADFORD

MEMBER for Bendigo Lisa Chesters has urged local leaders to reset their policy focus to concentrate more on fighting poverty. About 30 per cent of local households earn less than $600 a week, well below the poverty line. A Bendigo Weekly analysis of the latest Federal Government data shows locals receive almost 87,000 welfare payments every payday.

Workers and their families are forced into poverty

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Editors soak up the challenge IT’S not often they see eye-to-eye, but Bendigo’s two newspapers are joining forces for a good cause. After Greater Bendigo council chief executive officer Craig Niemann took

the Motor Neurone Disease Ice Bucket Challenge this week, he nominated Bendigo Advertiser editor Rod Case and Bendigo Weekly editor Anthony Radford – Continued Page 14 to be next.

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In the lead up to Anti-Poverty Week in October, the Weekly will look at the issue in Bendigo, in detail. While the pointy end – homelessness – is often highlighted, poverty is clearly much more than that. With such a large number of locals living in poverty, the Weekly will speak to education, business, welfare and

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government leaders to paint the true local poverty picture. Ms Chesters said the campaign aimed to highlight to local, federal and state leaders that they needed to focus their Bendigo strategies more towards combating local poverty. “There needs to be a mature conversation here about tackling complex challenges like the rise of hidden poverty in our community,” she said. “We need to look at why these people are receiving these payments and why they need a little bit of a leg up. “We do not want our homelessness list to continually get longer. We need to start tackling things like the cost of living.” Ms Chesters said poverty in Bendigo is not always obvious. “Hidden poverty, the poverty endured but not seen, is growing,” she said. 4Continued Page 12 4editorial Page 17

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The Weekly look at the local real estate market

Exchange goes online IN another first for Bendigo, the city has been chosen as the launch site for Australia’s first online property exchange, PEXA. Bendigo property lawyers and conveyancers will be among the first in Australia to complete online property transfers and financial settlements when PEXA launches in Bendigo later this year. Organisers claim that just as the Australian Stock Exchange did for the exchange of shares, Property Exchange Australia Limited will remove the manual processes and paperwork associated with the exchange of property by allowing Land Registries, Financial Institutions and Practitioners to transact together, online. This includes completion of electronic lodgement and financial settlement. Local real estate agents, lawyers, conveyancers and staff from leading financial institutions were among the audience at an information session held in Bendigo on Wednesday. .................................................... THE local real estate fraternity has backed research into one of the most debilitating and cruel diseases in our society by taking up the Ice Bucket Challenge for Motor Neurone Disease Aus-

ONLINE ACTION: Online exchange will be launched in Bendigo. tralia. At a regular Real Estate Institute of Victoria meeting in Bendigo on Tuesday, Bendigo Division chairman Matt Leonard was doused in ice cold water all in the name of support for MND research. Mr Leonard then bought six of 21 buckets of water sold to raise more money and fulfil DCK director Matt Bowles’ ice bucket challenge late on Thursday afternoon. Other agents to accept the Ice Bucket Challenge include Brad Hinton (PH Property), Sandi Dixon and Matty Pin-

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niger (Tweed Sutherland First National) and Nekti Tzouroutis (Bendigo Real Estate), while Craig Webster (Webster Real Estate), Jacinta McIvor (The Professionals) and Hunter Gill (Bendigo Property Management) have also been nominated. .................................................... FOR anyone thinking of selling their home, now is the time to begin preparation, to ensure your property looks its best. It time to think ahead to

make your property ready for sale. REIV Bendigo Division chairman Matt Leonard says it’s time to start tidying the garden, fixing and painting the fence, cleaning the gutters and clearing out the garage. Inside, spring cleaning becomes pre-spring cleaning as the house needs to be made spotless from top to bottom and de-cluttered – including placing furniture in storage if necessary to give an open, spacious look. More details see page 28 of this week’s Property Guide.

OPEN DAY FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5th Girton Grammar School is renowned for outstanding academic results, but that is only half the story. Strong pastoral care allied with the development of skills and interests beyond the classroom are crucial to a child’s well-being and development, and Girton’s unique co-curricular programme can provide an amazing array of opportunities for your child. With more than 50 co-curricular activities on offer from Prep to Year 12, your child can develop existing interests and discover new passions. On Friday September 5th, 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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Health boost at St John

By ANTHONY RADFORD

BENDIGO’S St John of God Hospital has lodged its Stage One plans for a $50 million redevelopment of the campus. The plans include a new threestorey building across Lily Street that will house two new wards and 46 new beds, increasing capacity by 50 per cent. Stage Two will see room made for a further 26 new beds Stage One will cost about $40m, with Stage Two expected to cost $9.3m. There will be three clearly distinguishable wings, a new facade and a new three-level glazed linkway. The planning application highlighted the increased needs for health services in Bendigo. “The hospital has experienced increased demand for services in recent years, with current inpatient beds at 87 per cent occupancy, with peaks of 100 per cent occupancy not uncommon,” the report said. “Currently the operating theatres are running at 93 per cent utilisation, making it difficult to accommodate requests by new specialists to utilise the facilities or provide additional services. “The demand has prompted St John of God to undertake analysis of detailed healthcare data, looking at every patient type as well as the expected regional population growth, to establish a strategy for maintaining the appropriate level of service to the community into

the foreseeable future.” The new facilities are expected to work in with the new $630m public hospital. “The increased capacity and the modern facilities will complement the public hospital redevelopment in attracting a range of specialists to Bendigo, thereby reducing the number of patients needing to travel to Melbourne for specialist care,” the report said. The design features wood and metallic-style cladding, and an abundance of natural light. “The extensive glazing will bring a sense of light, health and wellbeing to the hospital during the day, and at night serve as a lantern for

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the community,” the report said. “At all times there will be views of the hospital’s movement and activity. St John of God Bendigo Hospital redevelopment director Alastair

Greenall said there had been some significant and practical changes as patient groups, clients and staff had been extensively consulted. Works include improved access with a lift and stairs down to Lily St,

sealed and landscaped car park off Lily St, on the St Francis House site, creating more than 50 extra parking bays, a new main entrance, a restful courtyard between the existing hospital and the new wing and modern patient bedrooms, most of which are single rooms. The redevelopment also includes an extensive inpatient rehabilitation gymnasium and refurbished hydrotherapy pool and two new operating theatres and recovery rooms While the redevelopment is taking place, existing areas of the

Zayden’s Army aims for memorial playground ZAYDEN’S Army is saluting the memory of baby Zayde Veal-Whitting, fundraising to build a children’s playground in his memory. Kids entertainment, food and festivities will fill Weeroona College on October 5 with a market fundraiser. About 60 stalls have secured their spot at the event with a host of goods and wares for sale. The Eaglehawk RSL will run a sausage sizzle with funds raised to go towards the playground. Live music will play throughout the 10am to 3pm children-centric event. Money raised will go towards funding the playground in Zayden’s memory – an idea supported by Greater Bendigo

council. More than $5000 has already been raised through tin raffles, social media and other fundraiser events. Although its location and size are not yet known, Zayden’s mother, Casey Veal, said it will be wonderful to have a tribute to her son. Ms Veal said the Eaglehawk RSL have also committed to building a barbecue area when the playground is completed to bring families to the area. But, more children’s entertainers, jumping castles and kid’s activities are still needed to ensure the market day is an utter success. “The community has been insanely supportive and there has been a lot of support from out-of-towners,” she said.

“I welcome anyone who wants to come and say hello. There have been many people who wanted to pass on their well wishes in person but haven’t had a chance before. It would mean a lot to me, to meet them and have their support, knowing they care about Zayden’s legacy and our family.” Locals will also be able to write a message to Zayden and release balloons to help the playground plan get off the ground. Zayden was murdered in June, 2012. To find out more about the market day event or how you can help, visit https://m.facebook.com/ zaydensarmy?ref=stream for the latest. – Christine McGinn

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hospital are being refurbished, including existing patient rooms, the rehabilitation gym and pool and the atrium. A new inpatient wing will be built first, to the east of the current hospital, extending half way across Lily Street. When the new wing is completed by early 2016, work will start on the operating theatre suite. This will include reconfiguring the theatre layout to improve patient flow, refurbishing the existing theatres and adding an additional theatre and more recovery beds.

RATE RISE NOT UNIFORM GREATER Bendigo’s 55,962 ratepayers are reminded not to expect a uniform six per cent rate rise when they receive their rates notices in coming days. A revaluation of properties undertaken on January 1 means some ratepayers will pay more than six per cent, while others could pay less. Council Organisation Support director Marg Allan said it is because the rates people pay is determined by the value of their property. To calculate your rates, the council first determines how much rate revenue it needs to fund services and infrastructure for the Greater Bendigo community. Council determined that in 201415 it needed to collect six per cent more in rate revenue than in 2013-14, but this does not mean that individual ratepayers will pay a uniform six per cent increase. Ms Allan said anyone with concerns about their rates or valuations is to contact the council on 5434 6000.

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A gift of awareness

By BONNY BURROWS

AS far as anniversary presents go, this one is a little different. A first wedding anniversary gift is traditionally paper, and Shantell Curnow wanted something special for her husband Daniel. Daniel and Shantell will celebrate their first wedding anniversary on Sunday and Shantell enlisted the Bendigo Weekly’s help. Shantell wanted to publish a story to both thank Daniel for a wonderful year and to raise awareness about an illness he suffers from. Daniel, who works as a disability support worker, has type 1 bipolar disorder, and while living with a mental illness may be a burden for some, wife Shantell said it’s a blessing in disguise. The couple met at a local pub, where Daniel overheard Shantell discussing how “all men are evil”. “I felt instantly drawn to him,” Shantell said. “It was bizarre the connection we had.” As a result of his bipolar diagnosis, Daniel experiences manic episodes at unpredictable moments.

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“Shortly after our honeymoon Daniel had a manic episode which resulted in twoand-a-half weeks of hospitalisation,” Shantell said. While this may dampen the newlywed spirit for some, Shantell said that it has only made the couple’s relationship stronger. “There is a certain stigma attached to mental illness.,” she said. “But I want people to know that it can strengthen relationships. We have been through so much together and it has only brought us closer.” Shantell said the couple were as happy as the day they met and has this special message for her husband:

My Dearest Daniel, Our first year of marriage has been a crazy roller coaster ride full of ups and downs, yet I have never loved you as much as I do right this second, nor will I ever love you any less. Thank you for a magical year. Love always Shantell (Goose).

What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder is when people experience serious extremes of mood, to the point where their moods interfere with their everyday life. Bipolar disorder sufferers’ moods are likely to go through extreme highs (known as mania or hypomania) and lows (known as depression).

WEDDING DAY: Daniel and Shantell a year ago.

der will experience mood changes between manic and depressed episodes. When experiencing a manic episode, it is common for sufferers to feel really happy and energetic, have racing thoughts, irritability, a reduced need to sleep or be more sexual than usual. When experiencing a depressed episode, sufferers may be uninterested in all activities, have a change in appetite, experience fluctuations in their weight, changes in their sleeping patterns, have a lack of energy or

Signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder: Someone with bipolar disor-

find it hard to concentrate. Types of bipolar disorder: Bipolar I: People with bipolar I usually experience extreme highs (mania) that last for longer, depressive episodes, and may experience psychotic episodes. Bipolar II: People with bipolar II usually experience highs which are less extreme (called hypomania) and only last for a few hours or days. They also have depressive episodes. Between extreme moods, they might have times where

their mood is relatively normal. All types of bipolar disorder are treatable. What to do about it: If you think you may have bipolar disorder, it is worth visiting your GP for a consultation. Bipolar disorder can be hard to diagnose but it is able to be treated. For more information visit http://au.reachout.com/bipolardisorder

Mosque protests lead to greater unity THE great irony of the recent furore over Bendigo’s proposed new mosque has been that the protests of a few have resulted in the unified front of the majority of Bendigo people. More than 270 community representatives gathered together on Saturday night to attend a special Eid-al-fitr dinner to celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Hosted by the Bendigo Islamic Centre, the event was supported

by Victoria’s peak Islamic body, the Islamic Council of Victoria. In what was an unprecedented occasion in Bendigo, representatives of religious bodies, agencies and businesses joined together in a celebration of diversity and social harmony. Those in attendance included the Dja Dja Wurrung people, councillors, political parties, Haven; Home, Safe; the Victoria Police and the Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services.

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Religious leaders of the Uniting church, Catholic, Anglican and Baptist churches and the Buddhists were also in attendance. Muslim community spokesperson Heri Febriyanto was thrilled with the show of loyalty and thanked many people, including La Trobe University, for its on-going support by providing a prayer room for a number of years. “The multi-colour balloons really lifted Bendigo high,” he said.

“The learning opportunities I had in Australia did one thing… they made me grateful for being an Australian Muslim,” Bendigo Islamic Centre president Dr Issa said. Other phrases that resonated on the night included, “Australia is an oasis where people live peacefully in harmony,” and “when you stand up for a minority you stand up for all of us”.

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GREATER Bendigo council has gone back on its decision to reinstall the Hargreaves Street toilet block. The three-cubicle block near JB Hi-Fi was removed as part of the Mitchell Street works, but plans to relocate it to the paved pocket park have been flushed. Council consulted traders who binned the plans, with an amended planning application to forget the toilet block. Council Presentation and Assets director Darren Fuzzard said the former green metal toilet block was no longer able to serve the community. “It is the opinion of the city’s building department that the existing facility no longer meets DDA compliance (as defined by the new code) and therefore cannot be simply relocated or potentially made compliant. A small, fully compliant toilet block is estimated to cost in the order of $10,000,” Mr Fuzzard said. But, Mr Fuzzard did not deny the large foot-traffic using the nearby toilet facilities. “Each of these facilities, in particular the mall toilets during the working hours and the Safe Transport Space after hours, are now experiencing relatively-high use. The 24 hour toilets in the Coles car park also continue to be highly utilised,” he said. “The Myer toilets (inside the shop) continue to be used as a public and so, too, shops such as nearby McDonald’s.” Mr Fuzzard said community consultation about three years ago found “inconclusive” evidence to keep the toilet block. “At the time of the decision, the Safe Transport Space toilets and the new multi-storey car park toilets in Edward Street did not exist and the significant improvements to the library toilets had not occurred. The mall toilets were also still establishing themselves from the community,” Mr Fuzzard said. Council also identified the Bendigo UFS Pharmacy toilet existed just metres down the road. Two nearby traders strongly opposed the retention of the toilet block, believing it detrimental to the park’s amenity. Other traders did not mind it being left out or actually preferred it to be removed from the final plans. But Bendigo Traders Association president Ross White encouraged council to find an alternative, feasible location and building. Council has decided to provide additional signage to assist people to find the city’s toilets. “We believe opinions about the value of reinstalling the toilet block have become much clearer and that now stronger interest exists in using the available area to create a softer, more inviting and landscaped park,” Mr Fuzzard said. “We have tried to adapt to the changing community needs and views wherever possible.” – Christine McGinn

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Safety first with road plan

By CHRISTINE McGINN

STRATHFIELDSAYE Primary School students and drivers will be safer under Labor’s plans to build an $800,000 roundabout. Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan yesterday made an election commitment to fix the Strathfieldsaye Road, Tannery Lane and Club Court intersection. The promise comes after locals pushed for the intersection upgrade, with Greater Bendigo council undertaking a traffic survey. But the findings of that study, and the most appropriate infrastructure option, are yet to be confirmed. “This intersection is a nightmare – locals want an upgrade

and Labor has listened,” Ms Allan said. “We care about local roads and local communities, but Denis Napthine only cares about a dud tunnel in inner-city Melbourne. “Labor will also guarantee $1 billion to upgrade and repair dangerous roads across regional Victoria.” Greater Bendigo councillor Elise Chapman said it was a welcome step in the right direction. “That intersection certainly does need some infrastructure and the signage on that main road needs to be improved,” she said. “The speed limits also need to be reduced.. “Because the school does not technically face the main road,

the 40 kilometre speed limit does not apply. It is an accident waiting to happen. “This is step in the right direction and important local representatives have come out to do something. “Council wanted to come out and lobby for infrastructure but we’ve have to collect data first. “Everything seems to take so long in council.” Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews said Labor was committed to the Strathfieldsaye community. “With strong population growth, locals in Strathfieldsaye have been campaigning for this intersection to be upgraded, but the Napthine Government hasn’t listened,” he said.

ROAD WORKS: Jacinta Allan announces the funding plan for a roundabout at Tannery Lane. Photo: STEVE KENDALL

Top chop on the local block WOOLWORTHS may be the largest retail company in Australia, but their national livestock buyer is a local. Bendigo based Dave Hudson is the supermarket’s national lamb procurement manager, responsible with providing all 920 nationwide stores with livestock. “My network of buyers, all employed by Woolworths, provide the company with an excess of two million lambs a year,” Mr Hudson said. Mr Hudson is an experienced buyer, with more than 40 years experience in the livestock industry. “I started out as a cadet buyer at 17 in NSW,” he said. Mr Hudson has been

Woolworths’ livestock buyer for 17 years. “I was approached by Woolworths about the job,” Mr Hudson said. The opening of a new store in Kennington has provided Mr Hudson with a local, “hands-on approach to the job,” as he regularly travels long distances for work. “I travel between 70,000 to 80,000km a year, throughout Victoria, South Australia and NSW, so I get a feel of what’s going on in the community with local farmers,” Mr Hudson said. Mr Hudson has been working for Woolworths for 25 years and provides livestock to each of Bendigo’s five stores. – Bonny Burrows

MEATING OUR NEEDS: David Hudson and Lara Willson in the new Kennington supermarket. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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A BENDIGO family is educating the community about the dangers of asthma, after losing their adult son last year. Matthew Lawry, 34, suffered an acute asthma attack on his way to work. After the attack, he was put on life support to save his organs for donation before he passed away in April 2013. Pitching a new education campaign about asthma, the Smith family is pulling out all the stops to urge sufferers and carers to educate themselves and prevent medical emergencies. “We just don’t want anyone else to go through what we went through when by and large, it is preventable to a high percentage,” step-father and baseball buddy Warren Smith said. “The incidence of someone passing away is greatly reduced if they have a plan that they abide by. Especially if they use medication, rather than address the symptoms when you are in the middle of an attack. “Those preventative things, long-term, make the frequency of the attacks lessen. If you use the immediate remedy like ventolin you become immune to it. “There is so much more people can do with their lives had they been able to continue living.”

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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 Cr James Williams Ph: 5434 6208 E: j.williams@bendigocouncillors.org.au

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Eppalock Ward District Engagement The City of Greater Bendigo is developing Meeting Tuesday September 2014 an Integrated Transport and Land9, Use

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their wages are low, many lowpaid workers and their families are forced into poverty.” Ms Chesters said having a job did not always equal security. “I meet people in Bendigo every day who say to me that despite all their hard work, they cannot support a family on their wages,” she said. “They are forced to cut back on groceries, and are struggling to pay bills and debts. “A holiday is an unimagi-

nable luxury for the vast majority. “How fair has our society become if working people cannot afford to pay their bills? “It is only reasonable that these hard-working people expect our economy to deliver them a living wage and a secure job that they can count on.” Ms Chesters said local leaders had an obligation to work against poverty, as well as help the community grow through infrastructure and services

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TAKING the icy plunge, the Greater Bendigo mayor, chief executive officer and a councillor braved the ice-bucket challenge on Tuesday. Barry Lyons, Craig Niemann and Mark Weragoda braved the bucket

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Alan Spalding. MND affects a person’s ability to speak, walk, move, breathe and swallow. The degenerative disease eventually kills, with no cure yet found. The disease is also known as the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Council employees

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Both men are not prone to getting carried away with an online craze, so decided to accept Mr Niemann’s challenge, but with a difference. The editors have decided to put their bucketing out to tender. From now until 9am Wednesday, locals can put in their financial offers to give Case and Radford a good soaking. “The Ice Bucket Challenge has done wonderful things to generate awareness of Motor Neurone Disease but it’s also important to raise money for research as well,” Case said. “Motor Neurone Disease Victoria is just $2300 short of its $40,000 Ice Bucket Challenge fundraising target so we’d like to help them over the line. “I’d dare to suggest there’s probably some people out there who would

relish the opportunity to tip a bucket on some local newspaper editors, well, here’s your chance. “It’s not often you get the opportunity to get some great exposure in both of Bendigo’s newspapers but anyone who puts up some good cash will certainly get that.” Radford said they could either pay to soak one, or put up the big bucks to soak both of them. “Thanks to Craig for the nomination, that won’t be forgotten in a hurry,” he said. “It was a good idea by Rod to go that little bit further to raise as much money as we can for MND research. “I have a family friend who died of MND, so to try to raise as much as we can is a great opportunity. “No doubt there are a few people out there who now enjoy the fact we have a price on our heads, albeit

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Vale Neil Clark I WAS saddened to hear of the passing of intellectual giant Neil Clark. He was a man ahead of his time and I was lucky enough to have served alongside Neil on the Bendigo Development Committee in 1982 . Neil was one of the driving forces behind the movement Citizens for a new Bendigo of which I was chairman back in 1983, calling for genuine debate for council amalgamations, which was vehemently opposed by four of the five councils in the Bendigo area. There was much community hostility at the time but as it has now been shown, Bendigo is the better for the amalgamation. Neil was one of the early pioneers of protecting the environment with a subdivision called “Wallabies have rights” which had protective covenants looking after native flora and fauna. He was a passionate supporter of the Bendigo community but was quite often misunderstood because of his forthright and crash-through approach. He was probably one of the earliest council watchers and critics when he felt they were going in the wrong direction. He may have been quite critical but he always offered a well-thought-out alternative suggestion. Another innovative idea that Neil pursued was for a Jetport north of Bendigo, somewhere around Goornong, to cater for tourism and international trade of farming produce from the Shepparton and Echuca areas. Also he envisaged that the airport be turned into a high quality industrial park, thus creating many jobs in this region with many businesses using the airport services. Neil was well known as a senior lecturer in the Department of Accounting and Business Management at BCAE and I’m sure many of our business leaders of today were lectured by Neil. He will be missed by many of us, including his wife Judith and we all will remember his intellect, his tenacity and vision for a better community. Keith Sutherland, Bendigo

Rethink needed on catch size I AM writing to you as a concerned amateur angler after attending the fishing forum at Kangaroo Flat re Murray cod size limits changes, as proposed by the Victorian Murray cod reference group, at present two fish between 600mm and 1000mm. The proposal is to have a slot size between 50 to 70cm and one fish per day on the river and two in lakes. The reasoning is to protect and increase the number of breeding fish, Murray cod can reach 500mm in one year, and they are still babies. The question was asked whether fish killed from black water and other causes were taken into account in their scientific

calculations. The answer is no. I asked whether they have considered closing sections of rivers from fishing as a means of protecting the cod population and the answer was “It wouldn’t work in Victoria”. The truth is there are a lot of large Murray cod around, as reported in the media. They eat everything that swim past their logs and once they are over 1100mm they are no good for breeding purposes – why not allow one of these into the bag limit. This reference group is largely made up of fishing guides, journalists and fishing magazine publishers. It would appear they have put their self-interest first. If the proposal goes through, the guides will have more and bigger fish for their clients to catch, the journalists will have pretty pictures and reports to write and magazines will be filled with articles to be published and everybody is happy. A lot of fishermen are not happy and the people the department should consult are the fishery officers who are on the ground and have working knowledge of the situation. Fisherman should voice their objection to these changes. Colourful graphs and statistics are not always what they appear to be. John Bradley, Bendigo

No more negativity I rECENTly read a letter in your paper on August 10, where Jacinta Allan challenged Greg Bickley over not being interested in a pedestrian crossing for the main street of Elmore. In the letter, she stated that Mr Bickley “needs to tell the Elmore community that he was not being up front with them” and that “the Elmore community deserves better”. A friend of mine in Elmore was on the way to collect his mail one morning and noticed a large group of people at the front of the post office. When he got his mail and there was a letter from Jacinta Allan. It was another go at Greg Bickley for not supporting a pedestrian crossing for Elmore. He walked outside, and there was Greg Bickley and Paul Weller announcing $300,000 for the crossing. He said he laughed, screwed up the letter and went over to congratulate Greg Bickley for the great announcement. To my mind Jacinta Allan has become very good at stirring up fear and misinformation in this community. Whether it be about this issue, or others she gets involved with, all she seems to do is make a lot of noise to try and get a headline, and waste taxpayers money sending out material that is misleading and clearly wrong. Good on you Mr Bickley for getting this crossing through. It appears it is Jacinta Allan who has not been up front with us, and we certainly deserve better than her negativity. Philip Benstead, Epsom

Mayoral column By Barry Lyons

BENDIGo residents are passionate about rosalind Park and there are often very different views on what should and shouldn’t happen there. Some want it to be a largely passive area while others want it to be more active. Some want car parking there retained and others want it reduced. We all agree, though, that the park is a magnificent community asset and an iconic part of our city. Council is currently developing a long-term master plan for rosalind Park, which has involved extensive community consultation. A reference group has been formed, representing various interest groups including sports clubs, the Friends of rosalind Park, Bendigo Historical Society, Bendigo bands and the Chinese Association. Engagement activities involving the general public have included two online surveys (700 respondents), nine listening posts (700 attendees) and a vision workshop (50 participants). The resulting master plan is yet to be considered by council but might well recommend a phasing out of some car parking over the next 30 years. In the meantime, there is an immediate need to ensure ad-

equate car spaces for the soon to be completed 1000-seat Ulumbarra Theatre. The city, as the Committee of Management for the precinct, has determined to build an extra 69 car spaces in an unused and remote part of the existing Tom Flood Arena car park and assembly area. This was included in the planning permit application for the theatre which was subject to community consultation via media announcements, public notices, two signs on the site and more than 300 notices sent to adjoining and nearby owners and occupiers. Comment was also sought from Vicroads, the Department of Transport, the (then) Department of Sustainability and Environment, the City Heritage Advisory Committee and the office of the Victorian Government Architect. The development, including the additional car spaces, was ultimately ratified by the Minister for Planning through an amendment to the planning scheme. The car spaces have also been endorsed by Ministerial delegation under Section 17E of the Crown land (reserves) Act 1978. This allows the lands Minister to approve additional car parking if satisfied there is a community need for it, so long as the parking

needs of the patrons of the park are adequately catered for. Construction of the Ulumbarra Theatre development is at the half-way mark and any change to the agreed plans regarding the car park would have: • Been contrary to over two years of project planning • Been contrary to agreed Greater Bendigo council planning permit conditions • Been contrary to the Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme and the expressed request of the Minister for Planning • Been contrary to contractual and funding agreements made with the state and federal governments and Bendigo Senior Secondary College • Potentially compromised the commercial appeal, business and operational model agreed with council and Bendigo Senior Secondary College over two years ago for the theatre • represented the loss of about $50,000 in foregone detailed design work, studies with Heritage Victoria, likely contractor and sub-contractor pre-commitment compensation etc. like the park precinct itself, the Ulumbarra Theatre will be a valuable community asset and together they will play an important role in helping Greater Bendigo to be Australia’s most liveable regional city.

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Opening eyes A LOT has been written about homelessness, and the great work organisations like Haven; Home Safe do to combat it here and in the wider region and state. Homelessness is the pointy-end of poverty, it serves as an indication of utter financial despair. However, poverty is a lot more than that. Today’s front page story shows, scarily, how widespead poverty is in Bendigo. About 30 per cent of local households live below the poverty line, a terrible statistic. We can get a window into these homes with the statistic that locals receive almost 87,000 regular welfare payments. As Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters says, most of Bendigo’s poverty is hidden. Sure, we see the odd family we assume is doing it tough, but we don’t know how tough. We don’t see parents struggling to put food on their family’s tables each night, to send children to school with an adequate lunch, or to afford excursions or school books. We don’t see the fight to pay the bills, keep the landlord at bay or fix the clapped-out car. We also don’t see the

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fight for a lot of Bendigonians to try and improve their plight. As the personal story on page 12 of today’s paper reveals, it is often just as hard to try and improve employment prospects. Balancing casual work, further education and welfare payments is a daily battle for some.

...a lot of locals haven’t got time for the trickledown effect to trickle down. When you throw children into the mix, it can become overwhelming. What must those living on or below the poverty line in Bendigo, and there are probably more than 30,000, think of the public discourse? What do they think of public campaigns to spend millions of dollars on a new swimming pool, a new airport, improving Rosalind Park or bringing a new exhibition to the art gallery? How do they feel when council rates continually increase, and when govern-

ments cut their welfare payments or spend billions of dollars on transport tunnels or overpasses? Is the answer to spend less money on View Street and more money on Struggle St? Yes, and no. Facilities that grow the community also grow the economy – a rising tide lifts all boats. However, a lot of locals haven’t got time for the trickle-down effect to, well, trickle down. Ms Chesters is right in calling for council, businesses groups and governments to lower their eyes a bit when creating policy and strategy. Over the next few weeks, the Weekly will look at the issue a lot more closely, steering away from the pointy end and focussing on the areas where most of the poverty lives – inside homes. We will talk to those who see Bendigo’s poverty every day, to try to come up with some ideas to steer decision-makers in the right direction. This campaign is not about blaming or ostracising anyone. It is about opening up the eyes of the 70 per cent to the 30 per cent who need us to see them.

The fight is not over By KIM WELLS

Minister for Police and Emergency Services THIS week’s release of the annual Victoria Police crime statistics prove one thing, the Napthine Government’s law and order policy is working. Statewide we have seen a rise in crime of 3.7 per cent, driven by our tough, no holds barred approach to eliminating the scourges of family violence and drugs in our community. Across Victoria more than 1700 extra frontline police officers have been put to work, with a portion of these assigned to specialised drug and family violence taskforces. In Bendigo alone, there has been a 14.3 per cent increase in the number of police patrolling the streets – that’s 57 extra officers on the beat, ensuring citizens are safer. The results of this dramatic rise in police numbers include an increase in crime detection of 10.9 per cent, the smashing of bikie gangs’ drug operations, and an unprecedented number of family violence offences being reported. In the Greater Bendigo area, drug offences have risen by 104 per cent. And Bendigo is not alone; there has been a rise across the state. It’s proof what we are doing is working. It’s our

law and order policy in play. Drug taskforces in Bendigo have specifically targeted drug dealers, drug manufacturers and bikie gangs controlling the drug world, and they are having the exact effect we anticipated. Under the Napthine Government, Victoria Police now have the resources, the manpower and the expertise to find these offenders, arrest them and bring them in.

treatment and support services for those addicted to ice and other drugs. This brought the total invested in alcohol and drug treatment to $165 million in 2014-15. The Coalition Government has also invested $15 million into 27 emergency departments across the State, to provide them with the resources they need to deal with drug and alcohol affected patients. Our multi-pronged approach to the problem of

In the Greater Bendigo area, drug offences have risen by 104 per cent An increase in the detection of drug offences means drugs are being taken off the street, and that those responsible for the drug trade are being caught and punished. We have very tough penalties to punish those found guilty of drug trafficking offences. It’s life imprisonment for trafficking a large commercial quantity of drugs, 25 years for trafficking a commercial quantity, 20 years. But we know the drug problem doesn’t stop with the dealers. As part of the 2014-15 State Budget, funding of an additional $34 million was invested by the Government in improved access to

crime is working. In contrast, crime was rampant under Labor. That’s because, under the previous Labor Government, Victoria had the lowest number of frontline police per capita of any state in Australia. After a decade of Labor’s indifference to crime, the community demanded we tackle the problem. The Napthine Government’s law and order agenda has turned the situation around. But we know the fight is not over. We are honouring our pledge to build a safer Bendigo, a safer Victoria, to make sure you and your loved ones are being protected.

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WAS walking down a boulevard in Los Angeles, and the roadside cafes were full of happy folk. It was a Sunday morning, and it dawned on me despite the early hour, how everyone was dressed very well. High-quality clothes, obviously well made, and without exception precise and expensive. In one open-air cafe every table was surrounded by women in dark cream dresses. Colours as rich as quality vanilla ice cream, and some of them just as tasty looking. As I walked to the front of the cafe others were in more standard clothing, the cream wearers must have been a special group. I decided to have a drink and sat down at the bar of one of the many restaurants in the area. I was alone, so a little out of place, before long I noticed a man on a nearby stool. He was very loud, and boisterous and ended up leaning on me for support. I put up with it for a while but then decided to stand up. As I did so, the man tumbled to the floor, no longer having my support. I saw anger in his eyes as he rose, but his mate held him back, putting the blame on him. He was one of the cream suit wearers, and seemed quite friendly after that.

Later on it started to rain, and before long the floodways of the city were teeming. Think the Bendigo Creek times 100. It was raging, so much so that as I went to the edge for a better look I was almost swept away. I was wet, but remained on my feet. So much was happening, and I started weighing up the joys of being in Los Angeles. Could I live here? I spoke to a friend who said it was possible, but the United States was not as relaxed as Australia. I

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and beauty of the Greek sculptures on display at the Bendigo Art Gallery. What’s your take on it? Philip, Mandurang South Oh Hi Philip, It’s been going on for years. Didn’t you know that football is the obvious place to meet boys if you are a boy who likes other boys? Just think of all that bottom patting and hugging that goes on every time someone kicks a goal. That’s why footballers kick goals. It’s a perfectly legitimate opportunity to rush up to another footballer, jump on his back and give him a big kiss and a cuddle. Sometimes they roll over and over on the ground together before they kiss and cuddle. But it’s OK, it’s football. Why don’t you see if you can get into the local football team.

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distances, show hills you can climb (or avoid) and timing guides so you can head out with the knowledge of knowing where you are going. For further information on local rides call into one of Bendigo’s friendly bike stores. We have some wonderful places to ride in this great city and I would love to see you out on the bike every weekend. Make it a regular thing, fresh air, sunshine, fitness and great fun; and don’t forget to call into a local coffee shop before you head home. It’s all part of the experience.

PART from being a novelist, Sarah Hopkins is also a criminal lawyer and as such has an intimate knowledge of the law and lawyers. This intimacy with her subject is more than evident in her portrayal of two of her characters, 65 year-old Martin who is a judge and his son, Ethan who specialises in family law. This Picture of You is in essence a mystery story and the true nature of the characters, the mystery. The search for the truth of the family is triggered when the judge finds himself inexplicability in a poor Sydney suburb, at an address far less salubrious than his own. He accidently runs over a dog and in a daze is subsequently diagnosed with having a stroke. His wife Maggie is a professional artist, and as with her husband and son, her career informs her character. Compared to Martin and Ethan, Maggie is a much more transparent and warm character. Gradually Hopkins leads us into the heart of the matter. On the surface, this is a functioning family but since his stroke Martin is

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Tavern, 6pm. For more information contact Sue on 5439 7211. Thursday September 4 Heartbeat Victoria: Bendigo branch, social committee meeting, 2pm, St John of God Hospital. Old Time Dance. 8pm until 11pm Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Rooms, Darling Street, Eaglehawk. $5. Every Thursday night. Details: 5442 1815. Ongoing • To commemorate the centenary of WWI, the Kangaroo Flat RSL will be erecting an Avenue of Honour and is appealing to anyone who had grandfathers or great uncles who left Kangaroo Flat for WWI to contact the Secretary, Craig, on 5447 8312 so names can be placed on memorial plaques. • Veterans from WWII, Korea, Malaya, Vietnam etc who are doing it tough physically or financially, please contact the Kangaroo Flat RSL Welfare Officer, Mr W Hosking on 5447 7188. • In 2010 the YMCA established weekly community breakfasts at five local primary schools, which serve 25,000 free brekkies per year. The program could not run without the sponsors, staff and volunteers who give up their time to help out – a big thank you to them. To volunteer at the school breakfast program, please call 5444 3360. • Registrations are now open for the Echuca based Sweat vs Steam Fun Run event on October 19. Runners try to beat the paddlesteamers in either a 5km or 12.5km race, starting at 8am. All money raised to the Y Foundation. Further information contact 5482 2517.

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Caring notes A CLASSICAL concert will be held to raise awareness and funds for the Fight Cancer Foundation. The Fight Cancer Fundraiser Concert brings together classical musicians from around Bendigo, for an afternoon performance of classical music. Event organiser, Pamela Jackson, said the concert engages the community through classical music while at the same time raising awareness and funds for charity. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for us to present some amazing music and fantastic solos and for our local community to enjoy a delightful afternoon,” Ms Jackson said. Ms Jackson said she was inspired to support the cause after meeting four year old local boy, Wilson Jackman, who last year received a bone

CLASSICS: Pamela Jackson, Jessie Austin, Jenny Gogolin and Peter Butler.

marrow transplant. “Having met Wilson, we decided what better way to use our talents than to honour the bravery of Wilson and other children like him with supporting the amazing work of Fight Cancer Foundation,” she said.

Fight Cancer Foundation, managing director, Eric Wright said the foundation sincerely appreciates the support of the musicians. “This is an amazing gesture,” Mr Wright said. The charity concert will be held Sunday, August 31 at the

Bendigo South East Secondary College Performing Arts Centre from 3pm until 4pm. A complimentary drink will be served from 2.30pm courtesy of The Wine Bank. Tickets can be purchased at www.trybooking.com. - Jasmin Bradshaw

Killick at the Shamrock CRACKING a joke or 12, stand-up comedian Bev Killick will take to the stage this September. With two decades of live performance up her sleeve, Bev will take her brash and bold humour to the Shamrock Hotel on September 4. Known for her work on Kath and Kim, Fat Pizza and even “Busting Out”, Bev is sure to entertain the masses. Local boy Shaun Rosaia, Melbur-

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HERE is much excitement in the air out Kennington way with the opening this week of the new Woolworths and accompanying retail shops. It has been much talked about on the sidelines at soccer and basketball as families plot a new place to shop in Bendigo. On Sunday afternoon we had a stickybeak at what was behind the mesh fences. What looked most spectacular is the reincarnation of the artist formerly known as Edwards Greengrocers which is relocating to the new Kennington Village as Edwards Providore. Mandy and Greg Edwards started Edwards Greengrocer

in 2011 at Strathfieldsaye. Bringing great fruit and veg to Strathfieldsaye which was quickly embraced by the locals. It wasn’t just fruit and veg though, the delicatessen and gourmet sections expanded, and many people using Edwards as a great place to catch up meant there was constant reconfiguration to fit in more café space. With Greg being at least a fourth generation local there was lots of credibility in Edwards, but Mandy and Greg provided warm welcomes to all – even those of us who ventured out over Piepers Hill. The new Providore looks like something off Pinterest – all

beautiful wood and subway tiles. In a larger space Mandy and Greg have been able to expand their range, there will be a lot more cheeses and a lot more of the deli items. I’m imagining calling into Edwards and putting together a nice antipasto platter you could then take down to Kenny Res – or maybe for the soccer mums to share at training? There will also be fresh flowers, Coffee Basics own Edwards Blend and a few new varieties of local produce. Mandy assures me that all my old favourites will still be there – Mary’s renowned yoyos, the cakes, and the chicken pie.

A long slow Italian CASTLEMAINE restaurant Public INN will play host to acclaimed Country Victorian chef Douglas Elder, executive chef at Patricia’s Table, the award winning dining room of the Brown Brothers Winery in Milawa for their annual long and slow Italian lunch event “Lungo Pranzo”. Lungo Pranzo means “Long Lunch” with this year’s event to be held on Saturday, September 6 from noon until 4pm, with Mr Elder combining a variety of foods from local producers with his own North East Victorian favourites. Mr Elder has travelled extensively through Italy, and will bring his highly experienced knowledge and love of Southern Italian cuisine to Castlemaine to create the event’s informal, family oriented Italian menu which also includes matching Italian wine varietals from King Valley. The long, slow Italian feast event is deliberately informal, created specifically to bring family and friends together to enjoy an afternoon of multiple shared courses where each is replenished as the previous dish

ACCLAIMED CHEF: Douglas Elder will be preparing the Lungo Pranzo. Photo: LIAM LYNCH

is devoured. Guests will take their place at communal tables, with the interiors of Public INN to be transformed for a day to provide the essence of an Italian trattoria. Bookings can be made via Public INN. $85pp, ticket price includes multiple shared courses, Italian inspired aperitif and guests’ selection of a glass of white or red Italian wine. Additional beverages are available for purchase.

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ILES Direct Clearance Outlet stock more than a range of heavily discounted floor and wall tiles, with a selection of DTA quality tools and adhesives to get the job done. All tiling accessories, adhesives and grout are also available. Plus free advice. So whether you are in the trade, a DIY enthusiast or a novice, Tiles Direct staff will be able to help you work out exactly what you need. Tiles start from just eight dollars a square metre with enough variety to suit even the most discerning customer, with

plenty of stock on hand. Stock is changing all the time so come in and have a wander around the clearance area. No need to order and wait for stock to arrive, just drive in, load up and take your tiles home on the same day. Open from 7.30am Monday to Friday and Saturday 8.30am until 12.30pm. Tiles Direct Clearance Outlet is adjacent to Tuddenham’s Carpet Court and World of Tiles at 32 Humme Place, just across the road from Hume and Iser. Phone 5443 1011.

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workshop, cleaned and returned to your windows. Denfield Blind Service has also added specialised cleaning of ceiling fans, air-conditioning, heating vents, light diffusers, upholstery, including leather care as well as mattress cleaning. Products are allergy free, chemical-free and any dust is contained and taken away, not spread throughout the house. They service homes, new and old, rental properties and look after you when you are selling your home - when presentation is the key. They also work in businesses, hotels, motels, medical clinics, schools, nursing homes, hostels, shops and offices - anywhere there are windows and window coverings! Obligation-free quotes are given at your home or business. Rod, Sam and staff all have current police checks and working with children checks. Please contact us on denfieldblinds@ gmail.com, 0439 132 021, like us on Facebook. Theirwebsite, www.denfieldblinds.com. au.will be coming soon.

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operation in the Bendigo region for almost a decade. Rod and Samantha Hamilton, the new owners have purchased the business and it will again be a familyrun concern. They would like to thank David and Margo Hague for the exciting opportunity to take on their business and wish them well in retirement. Rod is born and bred in Bendigo where he has been in the floor coverings industry for 40 years. Sam moved to Bendigo 17 years ago, and will continue to work in her business, Bendigo Body and Soul as a Bowen therapist. Their cleaning business specialises in blind and curtain cleaning, timber venetians, plantation shutters and drapes which are all cleaned on site. Other blinds, including hollands, slim-line venetians, romans and mesh are all taken to our

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WALL TILES FROM $12m2 OU will find excellent customer service Y at Denfield Blind and Curtain Cleaning FLOOR TILES which is owned by one of Bendigo’s most professional and trusted families. $ 2 FROM 8m Denfield Blind and Curtain Cleaning, formally Mr. Clean Bendigo, has been in WORLD OF TILES

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HARITY ranked highly among the Chinese on the goldfields, it was certainly part and parcel of their culture. The local Chinese donated in money or goods to various local charitable causes, this included Sam Ah Dore as well. As became customary, the Easter Fair Committee made a deputation to the Chinese at the Ironbark Chinese Camp this time in 1903. The deputation was there to request the Chinese participation in the Easter Fair, a person to person approach was always preferred. The deputation pointed out the valuable contribution that the Chinese had made to the fair over several decades. From the Chinese side, a committee was appointed and included the following leading personalities of the time, Dr James Lamsey, Louey O’Hoy, Gee Coon, Kee Heong, Sam Ah Dore, Sun Kum, K L O’Hoy, William Ah Poo and Charles Cheong. The visiting delegation was shown through the camp and went on to inspect the Joss House. In October 1896 a charitable football match was played at Canterbury Park in Eaglehawk. The two participating teams were from Eaglehawk and Bendigo, which included Sam Ah Dore. Still on the subject of charity the management committee of the Benevolent Asylum wished

to acknowledge the receipt of donations in 1908. There were 72 Caucasian donors and 17 Chinese among whom was Sam Ah Dore. The proportion of Chinese gifting in relation to the overall population at the time was far greater than their actual numbers. There was no charitable intent when three boys opportunistically stole, in November 1898, some weights from the scales in the Bridge Street shop of Sam Ah Dore. The boys were 12 years and younger, they being William Edwards, Charles Lounda and his young brother Nathan. These boys, had tried to sell a goose to Sam, who suspected that it was stolen and refused to buy it. After the boys had left his shop he noticed the missing weights and thus gave chase. Next the lads appeared in Court and sureties of £10 had to be guaranteed as well as being of good behaviour for 12 months. Mention has been made that Ah Dore employed other Chinese at his market garden in Elmore. Four of these men, were staying in the house of Sam Ah Dore. On a certain night in early 1897 they were awoken by someone rifling through their possessions, this was a man called Thomas Hooper. Ah Dore caught Hooper in his bedroom and assaulted him, soon the other four workers

COINS FROM ANOTHER REALM: Chinese currency of the time.

joined the fracas. According to an exaggerated report Hooper was nearly killed, certainly he was battered and bruised. Sam Ah Dore took proceedings against Hooper in Court for assault and Hooper responded with five cross summonses against the four workmen and Sam Ah Dore. Surprisingly there was no charge of trespass levelled against Hooper. The Bench fined Hooper £2 and £2/2 shillings in costs. According to Dr Harse, “that there

was hardly a part of Thomas Hooper’s body that was not bruised”. Back in September 1901 Sam Ah Dore purchased a miner’s right allotment on which was also standing a weatherboard cottage. The cottage was insured for £85. In April 1911 fire destroyed the weatherboard house on Bullock Creek Road (Mackenzie Street West) in which Sam had been living at the time. Amazingly the insurance on the property had expired only three days prior to the fire, so all

was lost. Apparently Sam’s misfortune was more than just losing the cottage – his worldly goods were also incinerated. Councillor Heywood, the then mayor of Bendigo opened a public appeal for the Ah Dore family which was as usual responded to. Six weeks after the fire Sam thanked the Mayor and sergeant McKenna and the numerous kind hearted people who came to their assistance at their time of trouble. This gesture indicated the feelings that people had for Sam Ah Dore and his wife.

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We are a well-established and successful company seeking a suitably skilled and experienced Full Time Heavy Plant Operator to join our busy team in rural Victoria. You will be an experienced and motivated individual that has enthusiasm, is flexible and focuses on safety excellence and quality control. Previous experience in the Road Construction Industry would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.

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Established Bendigo Bakery is seeking an experienced Pastrycook, Full time position. Excellent Remuneration above award, based on experience. To apply, please forward Resume to: The Manager, PO Box 5096 Sandhurst East, Victoria 3550

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Graphic Designer PART-TIME POSITION Bendigoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most read newspaper, the Bendigo Weekly requires the services of a part time Graphic Designer (Tuesday-Thursday inclusive) to join our busy pre-press production department. We are looking for a person with experience and versatility. The successful applicant will be able to handle pressure and tight deadlines, will have good knowledge of ad design and layout and be proficient in the use of the latest versions of indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat. You will work well in a team environment and maintain keen attention to detail. Salary to be negotiated according to experience. Please provide a letter of application and resume to: Production Manager Bendigo Weekly PO Box 324 Bendigo 3552 or email production@bendigoweekly.com.au Applications close Monday, September 1, 2014.

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

GARDEN MAINTENANCE Quality Work, Mowing, Weed Spraying, Rose Pruning, and All General Maintenance. Phone Neil 0427 301 401

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Spraying (Roundup) $35 per hr/ $30 pen

Rubbish Removal $70 per

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NO tyres or rock/clean fill. Mattresses $10 extra. Cash only

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Services Offered PANEL BEATING

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

Lawn Mowing & Ride on

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Skilled Handyman • Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

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

Will travel within a 50km radius of Bendigo

Services Offered PLASTER

25 years experience. Holes patched, reno's, water damage repairs, cornice around new kitchens etc. No job to small. Bgo to Kyneton area. Free quotes. Ph Mick 0424 941 452

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

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

Just $2.85 per line (5 LINE MINIMUM)

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Millers Holes Mobile 0418 510 217. RIDE On Mowing, General Gardening and Window Cleaning Guaranteed Lowest Prices and excellent service. Call or email Kellie Ph: 0438 132 253 kellie-conboy@hotmail.com

ROWE'S GARDEN MAINTENANCE Competitive rates & quality finishes. Ph 0447 443 227

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

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

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

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

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Services Offered TREE LOPPING

TREE REMOVAL & MAINTENANCE

Services Offered

JUDD’S TREE LOPPING Phone Brian on

To advertise in this section please call

91 Wesley St, Kangaroo Flat

1300 558 385

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

0417 545 193 or 5447 7276

FOR SALE

CHOOK WHEAT

FOR sale Fishing Shack at Torrumbarry Weir Caravan Park, amongst other keen fisherman - close to boat ramp & amenities block. Caravan on site with 2 rooms attached, 1 being a filly equipted kitchen with large open fire, fully furnished sleeps 8 WI WO. $32,000 OBO Phone 5443 6104

LEE jeans, men's, Riders, size 36, EC, $20 Ph 0419 359 695

NSK micrometer 0-25mm EC $100 Ph 0418 256 107

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

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

$20 per 40kg 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

COMPUTER desk, laminate, 120cmW x 144H, $80 5448 4630

TREE LOPPING

DINING Suite, Teak, 1960's 4 Seater GC $100 Ph 5443 5530

SMITHS

DINING room chairs x6, silver & black suede, $30 each Ph 0418 146 864

FREE 2 Braemar wall furnaces, VGC. PH 0466 997 290 FREE small guinea pig hutch PH 0466 997 290

FRIDGES

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

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

David Smith

0427 506 160 FOR SALE

FOR SALE 3-SEATER sofa w/bed + 2 Seater Sofa, Fabric $70 Ph 0400 488 773

2 SEATER leather couch. Brown, full-leather, good condition. L-1720, W-950, H-850 mm. $200 Ph 0425 708 767

AGATHA Christie H/cover novels x 78 $75 lot Phone 5447 1689 BABIES red Boosti seat $20 Ph 0417 349 385

FOR SALE BABY Booster seat, New in box, $100 ONO Ph 0408 700 266 BALES of uncut rags for sale. make an offer. Ph 0438 705 600 BALTIC pine floor boards old house lot. $7 per metre. Free delivery to Bendigo area. Phone 0467 544 431 BBQ 4 Burner, with hood $90 ONO Ph 5448 3141

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

BIKE, Repco men's racing, GC, $25. Ph 5443 0061 BIKES 1 x girl 1 x boy $20 each Ph 5443 9130 BRICKS for sale, all new common bricks, x2,200, $600. Ph 0439 399 813 BUFFET 1940's solid, good condition, $200 Ph 0429 148 739

DOG KENNEL Large, HD, waterproof, removable roof, never used, small bite marks (nothing major), as new, 760mmL x x630mmH $80. Ph 0438 397 517 DOLL & cradle (Ashton Drake), $25. PH 5443 6540 DRAINAGE hose for washing machine $8 ono GC Ph 0412 476 939 ENTERTAINMENT Unit, Dark wood, 4 years old, Excellent Condition $750 Neg Ph 0413 895 398

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

FREE UPGRADE PACK

BUFFETT hutch, teak, 1960's GC $100 Ph 5443 5530

$100 per 6x4 delivered Ph 0434 835 984

OR HALF PRICE STAINING

BUNK bed w/mattress, 1 matt hardly used $50 Ph 5443 9130

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

CARPET and underlay, GC 3.7M x 4.7M Aqua colour, $50 5446 3139

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

Pack Includes: • Skylight • Flower Box • Stable Doors

Layby NOW for Christmas!

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

CARPET Westminster. Midnight, brown/beige pattern. Covers 3 bedrooms. $200. Ph 0409 217 231

Ph 5440 2529

GAS Log Fire "Real Flame" free standing, good working condition, with flue etc. Approx 4yrs old $900 ONO Ph 5449 7359 GATES x2, steel, 2'9"Hx 6'6"L, for house $100 , Ph 0401 132 177

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

HAY 5 X 4 ROLLS Oaten, Cereal, Pasture, Clover, & Straw from $33. Delivery Available. Phone: 0438 373 291

Containers to suit all your needs!

✹ Buy ire or H

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

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

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

PEDICURE chair EC $100 Ph 0418 146 864

LOUNGE suite, floral, 2 rocker recliners + 2 seat recliners, free 54431310

PRINTER Brother MFCJ6510DW, GC, $20. Ph 0419 359 695

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

ROWING machine electronics $100 0418 146 864

PRINTER, colour, Brother. DCP-385C As new, $40 ONO Ph 5448 5455

STOVE - Gas, Chef Stainless Steel upright, Good condition $200 Ph 0420 925 221

STRAW

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

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

TEAK Dining Table, ext., Laminex EC $75 Ph 0418 256 107

EC Ph

METAL pipe bender 3/41/2-3/8 EC $100 Ph 0418 256 107 MICROWAVE, near new, 30L, $70 Ph 5441 8123. MICROWAVE LG white & small $40 Ph 0417 349 385

HEAVY duty rack w/legs would suit 2 door type ute $50 Ph 5446 1191 HIGH vis vest x3 yellow $5 the lot Ph 0419 359 695 HOME Theatre System, Panasonic Model SCHTO5 6 speakers + Sub Woofer $200 ono Phone 0417 050 402 INSULATION, 3.5 yellow batts, 9 sq mtrs, half price, $25 each. Ph 0439 371 301 or 0438 416 924 JERRY cans x4, steel, GC, $30 the lot Ph 5443 0061

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

KITCHEN bench top, Dbl sink, grey stone laminex, island 2380x750 & 2720x595. $380 Ph 0407 337 717 KPS polo shirts x2 size 16 $10 each Ph 0429 020 667

KPS rugby jumper size 16 $15 Ph 0429 020 667 LADDER vintage for display 6ft, wood, $50, Ph 0401 132 177

SHOWER screen, rein. glass 80x170cm $50 Ph 5441 6123 $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 ono Phone 5446 8473 SINGLE bed blanket, GC, 5442 3134

electric $6. Ph

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

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

WASHING machine, large, Whirlpool, VGC, $100 Ph 0432 346 659

MOBILITY Scooter, Heartway S12, 2yo, Elec, max 15kph, inc canopy, b/pack, batt charger & manual. Was $4000 Sell $1800 Pick up E/hawk Ph 0422 712 934

SLEEPERS 140x45x2.4 $7 each. 190x45x1.8 $6 each Ph 0487 393 278 STEP ladder, Baileys, 10ft, $40 ono Ph 5439 3054

WOODEN Chest $30 Ph 0400 488 773

MOBILITY Scooter Esteem Deluxe, 3mths old, new batteries, suit new buyer, $2500. Ph 5446 3712

STOVE, Westinghouse, 54cm, Natural Gas, $100 Ph 5446 9882

WOODEN venetian blinds, 180x137cm Drop, new, $60 Ph 5447 0397

Wii EC with accessories $75 Ph 0418 146 864

CLEARING SALES

MUSHROOM COMPOST

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

BENDIGO ANTIQUE AND ESTATE AUCTIONS

NIKE runners, size 8 1/2, EC, $35 Ph 5442 4512

177 View Street, Bendigo ENTRIES ARE INVITED

JIGSAW Puzzles, 1000 pce, Used once, 26 odd, 1/2 new price $15ea Phone 0417 050 402 JUICER, black, $20 Ph 0417 349 385

SHOP Rider, Puma, 14 HD Power Chair, 13 mths old, Brand new cond, Under Wty, Kflat $2500 Neg Ph 0407 348 954

SIEVED TOP SOIL

HEALING Radio 1940's Bakelite, working, $280 Ph 5439 5805

For our next antique and collectables auction

Wednesday 24th September, 6pm NISSAN Pulsar 1998, auto, air, p/s, 265,000kms, new CD, $3200, QGB-823, RWC Ph 0429 148 739

Individual or estate lots accepted

Contact: Dennis 5443 8570 or Vernon 5441 4168 or 0407 485 333 www.bendigoantiques.com.au

CLEARING SALES

BENDIGO CLEARING SALE 454 Olympic Parade MAIDEN GULLY - BENDIGO

Saturday 13th September 2014 – 10:00am on site Collector’s opportunity – horse gigs, sulky’s, traps, wagons, All in good condition..

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

PEA STRAW

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

GIRTON Grammar secondary size uniforms from $20 0428 416 246

KPS rugby jumper brand new size 16 $25 Ph 0429 020 667

Cat Enclosures

Earn extra cash and keep fit!

FIREWOOD

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

FOR SALE

JOIN THE WEEKLY WALKERS TEAM 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.

FIREWOOD

FOR SALE

MENS road bike 28" $20 Ph 5447 0397

Quality tree and Stump Removal

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

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LAMINEX table and chairs, 1950's, $200 ono. Ph 0429 148 739 LAPTOP notebook sell for $70. Ph 0401 552 496 LARGE suitcase $30 Ph 5448 3141 LAUNDRY trough, stainless steel, $40 Ph 0401 132 177 LAZYBOY elec. lift recliners x2, brown fabric, little use, EC, $500 each ono. Phone 5443 8714 LAZY-BOY recliners (2) fair good condition $200 each Ph 0429 352 449

Large quantity of Harness, yolks, traces, collars in good order, 4w bakers cart, 2 x 6x4 trailers, single horse float, anvil, small forge, drill press, bandsaw,welder, generator, chain saw/brush cutter, storage cabinets,quantity of tools, horse equipment, photo list available, on site catering, ample car/truck parking. Cash, approved cheque, card on day. ID & number system, 11% buyers premium Call for a photo leaflet to be emailed or posted. Greg Fathers Mob: 0419 117 859

E: admin@expertrealestateeaglehawk.com.au 49 High Street Eaglehawk VIC 3556 Ph: 5446 2000

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180 Eaglehawk rd L/Gully Horse rider show clothing, Household, craft, furn, rural clothing, motoring. Saturday 10-3

WANTED

STAFFY X pups, 4 M brindle, X - AmStaffy /Ridgeback. Vet check & vacc. Exc temp, meet parents. Bendigo. 11wks on 28/8. m/chip: 98200035-6606851 /-6753216/-6608825 /-6607048 Mark 0439160195

SCRAP WANTED

POULTRY

including White Goods, Batteries, Mags, etc Ph 5446 1191 or 0447 744 043

SILKIES Young & healthy from $20 each Ph 5436 1373

WANTED

Mobility scooter 4 wheels. Please phone 5446 2870

WANTED TO BUY

CASH

BOATS 10FT V-Hull Tinnie w/new 5.8HP Motor + Trailer$1300 Ph 0419 886 637

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

CENTRE console aluminium Stessco, New 40HP 4 str Merc, Great Boat & Trailer $9999 Phone 0419 886 637

GARDEN Gazebo or Garden Arch, Metal, Small or Large Phone 5439 3054

BOAT flat b/v nose 12'6" trailer, new tyres (3), 20HP, Yamaha & ext. $2,600. Phone 0400 130 458

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

LIVESTOCK CANARIES $12ea Phone 5441 2650 or 0407 521 504

DEXTER cattle cows, heifers some halter broken, exc, from $600. Ph 0403 926 226 JACK RUSSELL X Puppies, 10 wks old, $350 1M, 3F, Vacc, Vet Checked and M/C 982000356435369, 9820003562197180, 982000362768932, 982000362775856, Please

Phone 0499 281 746

WEANED PIGLETS $75 Ph 0427 580 995 RABBITS, babies, lop eared, various colours, $20 each Ph 0427 509 255

AGISTMENT PADDOCK wanted for quiet horse,Bendigo Area preffered. We can fix fencing if necessary. Ph 5443 4328 Nightly

OPEN runabout of 6 meters, once a professional abalone boat built of heavy fiberglass, 125 HP motor with 25 HP auxiliary, tandem trailer. This is an older boat but is very solid and is a goer, $3,500 ONO Phone: 0416 965 978

CARAVANS & TRAILERS 1998 Austrl Camper Trailer, heavy duty canvas, $2400. Ph Chris on 0413971357 JAYCO Freedom 2006 Poptop 16ft, roll out awning and walls, twin beds, side kitch, kept under cover, Exc Cond., $18,500 Ph 5444 0197 REGENT P/Top Grand Tourer, 17ft 6" Frnt kitch, Dbl Bed, new Tyres, 3-way F, R/O Awning, Reg Sept 2015, $13,999 ONO Ph 0409 175 052

LIVESTOCK

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

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TANDEM trailer & crate 10x6, rego Jan '15, new lights & paint, VGC, $1700. Ph 0409 169 051

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MECHANICS

MOTOR BIKES

THOMPSON AUTOMOTIVE

A.M. Hyett Motorcycles

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

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

BROWNS DIESEL

Ph: 5442 2523 SMS: 0411 627 348

AUTO

Mitchell: 0410706222 Balldock Crt, Ehawk

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

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WRECKING CARS WANTED

Cash offered. Phone 0417 334 009.

'01 Proton Satria XLS, QPQ979 manual, CD, power windows, a/c, Economical, GC. No reg or RWC. As is. $2000 Ph 0400 648 069 1987 XF Ford Sedan VGC Close to RWC Dual Fuel, No Reg JG34HM71783C $700 Ph 0402 682 258 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)

UTE, big Chevrolet C20 pickup truck. Great for pulling horse floats, carting hay or any general duties around the farm, huge roof rack, $3,500 urgent sale, make an offer. Ph 0416 965 978 Vin F06C28S1408

CITROEN C3 '04, 4 cylinder, auto, air bags, sun roof, silver/grey leather interior, new tyres, 12 mths reg & RWC, $5500 IBH-944 Ph 0418 146 864

2002 Toyota Camry sedan, V6, man., dual

reg July '15, RQA-088. $9500 ono. 5447 7050

2002 TOYOTA ECHO, Silver, 4 doors, 1st reg 2003, only 114,000kms, runs economically & very well, DAT-957 $6950. Ph 0411 351 746 or 5443 1717

DRAGON CITY MOTOR WRECKERS Panel Beating. No insurance or restoration work. Pensioner Discount Ph 5447 4441 A/H 0487 000 145 Kangaroo Flat FORD order Parts 0427

BMW 320i '03, auto, air bags, sun roof, alloys, new tyres, silver/black leather interior, reg & RWC, $7500 WAD-305. Ph 0418 146 864

AU Motor. Good $250 Ford AU also available Ph 509 255

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If you like cats who are mischievous, you are going to love me. I am a handsome boy and I will entertain you with my fun but quirky personality. I love to play, please provide me with lots of toys. I would not be suitable for really young children as I can get a bit too cheeky.

Jezzabell is a lovely natured girl who loves to socialize with other dogs, but most of all, she loves interaction with people. She loves to be right by your side while you’re doing whatever it is you’re doing. She is obedient and listens well but could do with some further training.

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Spring is approaching and that means....kittens. Please, if you have an entire cat, male or female, do get them desexed. There are far too many unwanted, abandoned animals.

HYUNDAI 2000 GLE Sonata Man, Sed, 131,000ks, PVG099 6mths Reg, RWC $3200 Ph 5439 5680

Chip & Scratch Repairs Paintless Dent Repairs Paint & Interior Protection Custom Polishing & Mirror Shine

FORD Escape 2004, 4x4, 10 mths rego, IBX9HM, EC, many extras, RWC, $6,500. Ph 0418 102 925 or 5443 3227

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HOLDEN City Astra 2003, auto, p/s, a/c, tint wind, 114,000kms, rego till 04/15 SDA-447. $5,500 ono. Ph 0408 228 292

AWAY $3,990 DRIVE INC RWC

2003 FORD BA XT SEDAN

Affordable Falcon with mag wheels, only 170,000ks with service history locally owned. WZN 463

FORD XH DUAL FUEL UTE

TOYOTA Avalon, genuine 89,400km, drives like new, looks great, excellent condition, factory tinted windows, tow bar, a/c, $6,500. Urgent sale, make an offer. Ph 0416 965 978

Only 154,000kms. Gas and petrol ute in excellent cond for age. TPH 180

AWAY $4,990 DRIVE INC RWC

HOLDEN VY2 COMMODORE SEDAN

Nice looking commodore at a budget price SOM 443 AWAY $4,990 DRIVE INC RWC

SOLD

2005 KIA CARNIVAL AUTO PEOPLE MOVER Only 150,000kms. Auto, DVD and more. Priced to sell!! ZES 008

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AWAY $5,990 DRIVE INC RWC

2003 HOLDEN VY2 CALAIS SUPERCHARGED

VOLVO 2010/11 S60 T6 52,000km in EC. Full service/garaged. 6cyl 3l turbo AWD, factory elec. sunroof, low profile tyres, all electrics, collision warning etc. 12spkr sound. All leather, immaculate inside - fussy owner. YNF-033. Phone 0417 537 251

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HOLDEN Rodeo 4WD Dual Cab in excellent cond, genuine 158,000 km, rebuilt a/c, bullbar, towbar, almost new heavy duty clutch, 5 spare wheels and tyres. $6,500. Urgent sale, make an offer. Phone: 0416 965 978 Vin: MPATFS25HYT100327

FORD AU 2S FALCON SEDAN

AWAY $4,990 DRIVE INC RWC

2002 Daewoo Matiz Hatchback van, Manual, Ex Cond, great shopping car, Reg 6/15 UUB166 $3500 P:0417 337 036

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SOLD

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Mobile Automotive Paint and Dent Repairs

Trusty executive wagon with alloys. Good looking wagon. OMS 110

Hot looking AU2 with mags and spoiler. Only 170,000kms. Priced for a quick sale. OUL 690

1.5L 5sp Man, a/c p/s Good K's RWC REG May 2014 $3200 ONO Ph 0434 291 085 (1BX7NI)

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FFemale, Fe malle Desexed Desexed, 5 years rs

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DAEWOO Legauza 1997, blue, auto, 153,315kms, a/c, p/s, $3500 with RWC. OYR-540. Ph 5443 1509 Bendigo

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95 FORD XG XR6 5 SP MAN GAS UTE

Very rare and very cheap manual XR6 gas ute. Priced firmly to sell. QIT 534

HOLDEN Combo 1999 White, new tyres, No RWC, Goes well $600 ono Ph 5442 3788 (TFI-678)

SCRAP METAL WANTED fuel, 85,500kms, RWC, Cars, trucks, tractors, tin, wire, white goods etc. Phone 5474 3237 or 0427 312 146.

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JAYCO Starcraft 2000 Poptop. 16x7"6 New awning, annex, rear bumper bar, elec brakes, front boot, 3-W frig, 9K Gas botle, Microwave, Single beds new inner spring mattresses, Batt Pack, Hayman Rheese Hitch, Caravan cover, TV Antenna, Sulage pipe, elec cord water hose $13,500 EC Ph 0450 091 015

USED CAR BARGAINS at BUDGET PRICES

MECHANICS

STEEL crate, for tandom trailer, 180 x 350 (6x10) $250 Ph 5448 3867 after 6pm

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Very hard to find tradies ute priced for a ‘no haggle’ sale. ZCI 236 AWAY $6,990 DRIVE INC RWC

2007 GRAND CARNIVAL PEOPLE MOVER

New shape 8str long wheel base for the larger family. OYV 901 AWAY $8,990 DRIVE INC RWC

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2005 HOLDEN RODEO 4X4 TURBO DIESEL TRAY Hard to find turbo diesel tray with bull bar steel tray and tow bar TTS 229

AWAY $11,990 DRIVE INC RWC

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Extra plus for tennis in Bendigo TOURNAMENTS like this weekend’s Bendigo Bank Platinum AMT are paramount in Bendigo Tennis Association’s push for a facilities redevelopment, according to executive officer Leon Retallick. The tournament, which gets under way at the Bendigo Bank Tennis Complex on Sunday, August 31, provides yet another example of the importance of tennis to the region. The Platinum event is one of only 17 events delivered at this level in Australia, with players competing for ranking points and $10,000 in prize money. “It is a further example of why the Bendigo Tennis Complex Redevelopment is a major priority project for the region, and one that we are keenly pursuing with government,” Retallick said. “The BTA, through peak body Tennis Australia, has made several representations seeking project support at both state and federal government level, and is optimistic about the project’s future. “It is going to take a combined effort from all levels of government, along with contributions from Tennis and the local

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community, to bring the vision for tennis in Bendigo to life.” The Bendigo Platinum AMT has attracted a very strong field of 86 athletes, including 15 of the top 100 ranked female players, and 11 of the top 100 ranked men. “The womens field will be led by Viktorija Rajicic and Sally Peers, two players who have both been ranked in the top 300 in the world and played a Grand Slam level,” Retallick said. Both Vicktorija and Sally are no strangers to Bendigo, having both competed at the last 3 William Loud Bendigo International Pro Tour events. Daniel Byrnes and Aaron Leeder-Chard are the top two ranked players in the men’s field. Both have been ranked around the top 1000 in the world and are regular competitors on the Australian Pro Circuit. Bendigo Bank Academy of Sport members Regan More, Erik Holt Crossman, Zach Lethlean, Isaac Watson and Nick Gattuso will also be hoping for favourable qualifying draws, which will kick off from Sunday, August 31.

Bikers are ready to share By JOEL PETERSON

AS a lead up to its annual six hour event, the Bendigo Mountain Bike Club is hosting a come and try day’ on Sunday. Club members will be taking interested riders on a guided tour of the course between 10am and noon at Cavagnas Road, Sedgwick. The Bendigo Cyclesbacked three and six-hour event will be held on September 14, and is expected to attract more than 300 riders from Victoria and interstate who will join local riders keen to test their skills. MTB Bendigo club committee member Joel Rockes said that spring is the perfect time to ride the Bendigo trails. “Our event attracts more and more recreational mountain bikers each year that enjoy a challenge and a fun day out with their friends and family,” he said. “Our aim has always been to host a professional event for elite and skilled riders, but we are also fo-

cussed on attracting more everyday riders to the sport. “By introducing riders to the great trail network around Bendigo and offering a positive and encouraging event atmosphere inclusive of children’s activities we believe this is truly a great family event”. Some of Australia’s top cross country mountain bike athletes are expected at the start line, including our local champions Chris Hamilton, Dan MacMunn, Isaac Buckell, Tasman Nankervis and Russell Nankervis. The six-hour format will see various categories ranging from solo competitors right through to the six person Try Bike Challenge for novice riders. The three-hour event has been restricted to solo riders in the past, however this year a schools teams category has been introduced to make the event achievable for junior riders of all capabilities. Local mother of three Jo Lythgo will be riding for the

SUPPORT TEAM: Sharon Bradley, Jo Lythgo and Cassie O’Loughlin. first time this year, and is a member of one of the many women’s teams in this year’s event. “I’m a regular road rider but I’ve been keen to try mountain biking for a while now so I have challenged a few of my friends to join me

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in a team,” she said. The great thing about the teams entry is that we can take it in turns of riding a lap rather than having to do the full six hour.” For more information or to enter go to www.mtbbendigo.com.

Call is out for coaches

A DOMINANT defensive effort saw the IGA Lady Braves easily defeat the Frankston Blues in their SEABL conference semi-final at the Bendigo Stadium on Saturday night. The 83-49 win see Bendigo host next weekend’s conference final. Alex Bunton dominated with 22 points.

PHYSICAL CONTEST: Bendigo came out on top on Saturday night. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN. More photos at www.bendigophotos.com

THE South Bendigo Football Netball club is looking for senior and reserves football coaches for the 2015 Bendigo Football Netball League season. The Bloods are in the middle of a move to Kennington’s Harry Trott Oval, which will be come the club’s home for training and junior teams next year. South Bendigo president Rick Townsend said the club is looking for applicants to be involved with the continued development of the club, both on and off-field. “It’s an exciting time to be involved with the club, and the successful applicants will have a big role in continuing to build the identity, culture and community involvement of South Bendigo,” Townsend said. Both playing and non-playing coaches will be considered for both positions. Applications and resumes can be sent to Rick Townsend at startup1242@bigpond.com. The Bloods are also hosting a Sportsman’s Lunch at the All Seasons on September 19. Held the day before the BFNL grand final, the lunch will feature Russell Gilbert, Doug Hawkins and current Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney. Tickets are $80 and include a two-course luncheon and twohour drinks package, and are available by calling the All Seasons on 5443 8166.

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Watson in Vixens By JOEL PETERSON

BENDIGO netballer Chloe Watson has been selected in the Melbourne Vixens 12-player squad for the 2015 ANZ Championship season. The defending series champions announced their team on Tuesday morning, including the 20-year-old former Sandhurst defender and her Victorian Flames teammate Emily Mannix in the squad. Watson was last year named in the Australian Under-19 team, is the captain of the Victorian Netball League’s City West Falcons and completed her first Australian Netball League season

with the Flames recently. The versatile defender can play goalkeeper, goal-defence or wing-defence, and played a key role in She is currently at the Australian Institute of Sport centre of excellence in Canberra, where she will be joined by Mannix, before embarking on their inaugural Vixens campaigns. “I was so shocked and it still hasn’t sunk in yet,” Watson said, about receiving the call up from Vixens coach Simone McKinnis. “It’s definitely the next step in the pathway for me but I didn’t expect it to come now. “To have the opportunity to learn from all the great players in

this team, it’s just unbelievable to play alongside people you have looked up to for so long.” Watson now lives in Melbourne to further her netball and study, a move that has undoubtedly paid dividends.

It’s definitely the next step... for me but I didn’t expect it to come now Shre will line up alongside Australian Diamonds representatives such as Bianca Chatfield, Tegan Caldwell and standout England defender Geva Mentor. The Vixens kick off their title defence in early March next year.

IN THE VIXENS: Chloe Watson made the team.

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ON THE BALL: FC Bendigo is set to meet Melbourne City.

The match against Melbourne City will provide the Bendigo community with an opportunity to watch up close some of the best players in the Hyundai A-league, including some of the international superstars. “The Melbourne City (Heart) organisation has always understood the importance of getting out into the regional areas and engaging the community, and this is another example of that,” Rogers said. “If all things go to plan it should be a successful event for the club and the community, and hopefully it can become an annual event.” Melbourne City will also be attending the 2014 Bendigo Amateur Soccer League (BASL) MiniRoos Gala Day on Saturday, August 30, where the club will interact with the younger players and promote the club ahead of the 201415 Hyundai A-League season. Tueday’s exhibition match will kick off at 6.30 pm, with admission prices for adults $10, concession $5 and under-5s are free.

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Tennis Lessons:

The Summer Tennis season is just around the corner and it is time to register for the new season. Tennis is a game for all ages and abilities, so whether you are 8 or 88 years, we can ﬁnd a game for you.

Bendigo Tennis Academy Stephen Storer – Tennis Australia Club Professional Beginners to Advanced players Lessons offered Monday to Friday 10 week semester of tennis commencing September 1st

Playing options include: • Juniors – Beginners - Advanced • Midweek ladies (Tues, Wed & Thurs AM) • Saturday afternoon Seniors • Veterans (Mon AM) • Night Comps (Men, Ladies & mixed)

ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Modiﬁed Tennis Program for 5 – 7 year olds FREE come “n” Try (bookings essential) Saturday 6th September from 9.00am

For full details and to register, visit www.bendigotennnis.com.au or phone the Bendigo Bank Tennis Complex on 5442 5744

8 week semester of Hotshots commencing September 8th

Nominations for summer close Thursday 18th September. Summer season commences from Monday 6th October

Bookings Essential. Register online at www.tennisbendigo.com.au or phone 0419 411 780

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Campaign tune-up

By JOEL PETERSON

SOME of Australia’s best football talent will come to Bendigo on Tuesday night when FC Bendigo hosts ALeague club Melbourne City at Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve. The match will serve as a tune-up for City’s inaugural A-League campaign after being incorporated under the ownership wing of defending English Premier League champion Manchester City. It is the second time that City (formally known as Melbourne Heart) has played a pre-season friendly against a Bendigo team, after coming to Bendigo in 2010 prior to the club’s inaugural season in the Hyundai ALeague. It is expected some of the club’s stars will play in the match, with City’s squad including Slovenian recruit Robi Koren and former Chelsea midfielder Damian Duff, as well World Cup-winning Spaniard David Villa. The match will be a huge test for FC Bendigo’s young side, and will provide players like Matt Breeze with valuable exposure at the highest level. “There has been a lot of talk during the off-season about the list Melbourne City is putting together

ahead of the 2014-15 Hyundai A-League season, and it will be great to watch those players in action up close,” FC Bendigo operations manager Brock Rogers said. “Some of our (FC Bendigo) most talented young players will get the chance to line-up on their idols, which will be a great learning experience for them. “Players like Matt Breeze, who has had a professional contract in the UK and Alon Blumgart, who has been part of the A-League Youth system, will get another chance to showcase their talent in the hope of getting another chance at the highest level. “FC Bendigo’s inception marked a new era for the sport in Bendigo, and Rogers said having Melbourne City in town is a further step in the right direction. “This is an exciting time for the sport of soccer in the region, after a lot of change over the last 12 months. “The introduction of a National Premier League team (FC Bendigo) in the area has really helped opened some doors and gathered the attention of not just the soccer community but also the entire Bendigo community.”

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RIDE ON: FDI’s Sharon Bradley, Bendigo Cycles’ Jo Lythgo and Original Bootcamp’s Cassie O’Loughlin. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Bike club shares the fun As a lead-up to its annual six-hour event, the Bendigo Mountain Bike Club is hosting a come-and-try day on Sunday. – Story Page 33

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