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BendigoWeekly ISSUE 883 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

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OLD HIT Stats show poverty depth

• Our elderly suffer • Poverty in the suburbs revealed • Rates rage rises By ANTHONY RADFORD

Barry’s fairy fundraiser IT’S Greater Bendigo mayor Barry Lyons as you’ve never seen him before. Cr Lyons is going the extra yard for charity, and is prepared to go even further. To find out what this is all about, turn to Page 4.

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ALMOST half of the households in Bendigo’s poorest suburbs are living below the poverty line. Australian Bureau of Statistics data reveals 47.8 per cent of California Gully and Eaglehawk households earn less than $32,000 a year. Golden Square and Kangaroo Flat are close behind, with almost 43 per cent of households taking home less than $32,000 a year. New data has also revealed a startling number of elderly Bendigo residents are falling into poverty. Almost 1400 locals over the age of 55 have sought help from Haven; Home, Safe in the past two years. Of those, more than 230 were aged 70 or over.

On top of this, outrage at last week’s revelations about the increase in council rates over the past decade continues. The Bendigo Weekly has been flooded with letters, comments and phone calls from locals wanting to tell stories of their rates nightmares. Among them is a rates raise of 800 per cent, and large increases in the Fire Services Levy. Stories Pages 5, 14 and 15. Rates letters Pages 16 and 17.

Sacked for revealing Rosalind Park plans – Page 3

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HOME TRUTHS TWEED Sutherland First National, together with agent in conjunction Curnow Dyett will auction an attractive 23 acre lifestyle allotment at Longlea this Saturday morning. Lot I, (below) on the corner of O’Briens Lane and Pinpandoor Road backs onto Axe Creek and is a mainly cleared and undulating site with a large building envelope. Just 15 minutes to Bendigo, the property also has power and Telstra available. The auction is scheduled for 10.30am Saturday, September 20.

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ELDERS Bendigo will auction an attractive rural lifestyle property set on 84 acres close to Heathcote on Saturday morning. The property at 672 Heathcote-Nagambie Road is geared towards the horse loving family, or anyone looking to enjoy a more relaxed and serene country

TREECHANGE: 672 Heathcote-Nagambie Road. lifestyle. The three bedroom, two bathroom home features wrap around verandahs, a wood fire, electric kitchen and scenic views, as well as excellent shedding, three dams and 14 paddocks. Saturday’s auction is scheduled for 11.30am on site. ELDERS will also offer for auction on Saturday a magnificent 92 acre block of land at 1678 Bendigo Sutton Grange Road in picturesque Sedgwick. The superb parcel of land features wonderful views of some of the region’s most stunning countryside, just 20 minutes from Bendigo. With views to Mount Alexander, bitumen road frontage, power nearby and a building envelope that takes advantage of its wonderful surrounds, the property is billed as the ideal opportunity to bring your dream

house plans to life. Saturday afternoon’s auction is set for 1.30pm on site. A NEW report released this month shows housing prices in all eastern seaboard capital cities have increased over the past quarter. The latest edition of the Bendigo Bank/ REIA Real Estate Market Facts report from the Real Estate Institute of Australia, provides a comprehensive update for the sector using the latest data for the June Quarter 2014. REIA president, Peter Bushby said while the report showed a good overall trend with the median house price in Australia increasing two per cent over the quarter, to $617,232, the results were not uniform across the nation with the greatest increases in house prices seen in the east-

ern state capital cities. “Melbourne has definitely been leading the charge with an increase of 3.3 per cent bringing the median house price to $658,000, but followed closely by Sydney with an increase of 3.1 per cent, which saw median house prices break through the $800,000 mark to $811,837.’’ “The report also analyses residential investment property returns and showed positive returns for the annual yield in all capital cities. “Given that the vast majority of investment property is held by ‘mum and dad’ investors who often view their property as part of their superannuation plans, these results further demonstrate how access to negative gearing allows everyday Australians to build for their retirement,” Mr Bushby concluded.

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McClure sacked

By ANTHONY RADFORD

FORMER mayor Daryl McClure has been sacked from the Rosalind Park Reference Group for giving the park masterplan to the Bendigo Weekly. Mr McClure has been a strong advocate for, and protector of, the park, for his entire public life. The former state member of parliament acknowledges he gave the plan to the Weekly, which published a story over five pages in July. Mr McClure said he gave the report to the Weekly after plans to delay the construction of more than 200 new carparks in the park were not adhered to. Council chief executive officer Craig Niemann sacked Mr McClure via a letter this week, claiming the report was confidential, something Mr McClure disputes. Mr Niemann said he was able to electronically match Mr McClure’s masterplan copy with the one the Weekly published. Mr McClure is happy to ac-

knowledge he gave the report to the Weekly, but said natural justice had been denied. “I was not given any chance to address this allegation,” he said. “This is a denial of natural justice. Surely there is a need to hear the other side before making any judgement. “They may well have been able to identify the file I received was not sent to anyone else, but it does not necessarily mean I sent it to the Weekly.

“All they did was guess and the outcome needs to be supported by evidence.” Mr McClure was scathing of the process, and of council. “The action by Mr Niemann supported by the mayor and (group chairman) Cr James Williams is simply vindictive, and is not based on either fact or evidence,” he said. “All that any of them had to do was pick up the phone and ask me if I had provided the draft plan to the Weekly.

Surely there is a need to hear the other side before making any judgement “I represent others on the committee and I sent it to them. Theoretically they could have sent it to the Weekly, or sent it to someone else who sent it to the Weekly. “In this process they have just jumped to an enormous conclusion that was not supported by evidence.

“I would have said yes, and explained why.” Mr McClure said it was important to understand the draft plan was not a confidential document, “and was never claimed to be”. “At the last meeting of the committee it was advised that the ‘next step’ was to refer the plan to

the councillors, and then for it to be made available for public comment,” he said. “I was quite happy about that until I realised the council staff had decided that instead of the councillors being given the opportunity to consider the new plan, the ‘next step’ was to start work on constructing a big new car park in the Rosalind Park Reserve to serve the Gaol Theatre. “It was then I gave a copy of the report to the Weekly as I thought the public should be fully informed. “The Weekly gave the report much prominence – the sort of coverage one would expect from a newspaper interested in community affairs. “I see no harm in that. The council staff’s desire to operate in secrecy is not in the interests of anyone.” Mr Niemann responded to Mr McClure’s claims. “Mr McClure’s confession shows that we made the right decision in removing him from the committee,” he said.

Go-slow plan for Marong THE State Government will announce new speed-zone signs for Marong today. Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell and Liberal Bendigo West candidate Michael Langdon will make the announcement in the town this morning. The $60,000 funding announcement will see new electronic variable school speed zone signs installed outside Marong Primary School early next year. “The new signs, which will replace the old static signs, are the result of efforts by the local parents and the Marong Primary School community to provide a safer school precinct near the adjacent Calder Highway,” Mr Langdon said. Ms Lovell said the funding was an example of the government listening to the local community and acting. “Parents have been calling for improvements to make the area safer for students and parents having to deal with the growing traffic volumes on this major highway during school drop offs and pick

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ON THE CASE: Liberal candidate Michael Langdon at the Marong Primary School. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN ups,” she said. Mr Langdon said the school is next to the Calder Highway in a 60 km/h speed zone, and about 4000 vehicles per day, including a lot of

trucks, pass the school. “The safety of these kids is paramount, so the new electronic variable school speed zone signs represent a huge safety improve-

ment for the local Marong Primary School community,” he said. The funding announcement means VicRoads can begin design and installation works.

Bid to tackle bullies WEEROONA College has received a $4000 grant today to tackle bullying as part of the State Government’s Bully Stoppers campaign. Premier Denis Napthine and Minister for Education Martin Dixon yesterday named Weeroona College as one of more than 50 schools that will receive up to $10,000 each in the third round of the flagship Bully Stoppers grants program. The funding will allow the college to set up its own Cybersafety Taskforce Group which will encourage students to develop presentations to the school community, fortnightly articles for school newsletters, and a cybersafety film clip involving the local community. Bendigo Police and the Australian Communications and Media Authority will also educate the Weeroona College students on online safety and etiquette. Liberal candidate for Bendigo East Greg Bickley said bullying has been shown to stop within 10 seconds when bystanders take positive action. “Cyber bullying is a serious issue for students and families in Bendigo East – up to one in five children are cyberbullied every year,” he said. “As part of the Victorian Coalition Government’s Bully Stoppers grants program, more than 250 schools are running anti-bullying programs by students, for students.” Mr Dixon thanked Victorian students and schools for their applications for the third round of funding. “We’ve had fantastic feedback over the first two rounds, and students have got behind the Bully Stoppers – Make a Stand, Lend a Hand message,” he said. Yesterday’s announcement comes as Dr Napthine and Mr Dixon launched the Bully Stoppers: Speak Up Against Cyberbullying advertising campaign. The campaign is about empowering young people to speak up if they’re being bullied online and helping parents and teachers to identify the signs of those at risk.

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, September 19, 2014

Dare the mayor

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Care homes help to raise awareness IN recognition of Dementia Awareness Month, Bupa Aged Care homes across Australia hosted memory walks to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s Australia. Bupa Bendigo held its walk at Lake Weeroona on Tuesday with managing director, Louis Dudley as their guest. “The Memory Walks help us achieve our purpose of our residents living longer, healthier, happier lives, through community engagement and meaningful activity,” Mr Dudley said. “Bendigo general manager Colleen Worbs said the event is important. “We encourage our residents to remain actively engaged with the local community. This year’s

Memory Walk was a great way for the community and our residents to come together to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s Australia,” she said. “Sadly, there still is a lot of stigma when it comes to people living with dementia, when actually people with the disease can lead meaningful and engaging lives. “Our Memory Walk is a step in the right direction, to end dementia stigma, and promote dementia friendly communities.” There are 1700 new cases of dementia each week in Australia – that’s one person every six minutes. An estimated 321,000 Australians have dementia, and this number is expected to soar.

FANCY Greater Bendigo mayor Barry Lyons hosting your child’s next fairy party, flipping a few hundred burgers, or busking in the Hargreaves Mall? Maybe he could do a stint volunteering at the hospital, sweep up at a hairdressing salon, answer the phones at your office, or join a water aerobics class. Or you could just get him to mow your lawns, make you breakfast in bed, or take the dog for a long, long walk. Cr Lyons is up for just about anything in his Dare the Mayor campaign to raise funds for the Community Foundation of Central Victoria, which supports a range of local charities and worthy causes across the region. Of course you’ll have to pay for the privilege to Dare the Mayor. The price is a table for 10 worth $1500 at the spectacular Glass Slipper Ball to be held in the My Jet Hangar on Saturday, October 4. Cr Lyons and wife Betty will be making their dancing debut at the ball along with nine other rival couples competing for the prized Glass Slipper Ball trophy. That alone is surely worth the ticket price. The first five tables to sign up from today will all be able to nominate a dare for our mayor. Weekly readers will be able to go online over the next seven days, click on this story, and vote for their favourite dare. The winner will be announced in the Weekly. However, be careful what you wish for. The dare can’t be anything illegal, life threatening or so outrageous that he’d be incapable of doing it. To book, go to www.glassslipperball. com.au. The first five bookings will be contacted to place their dares. Of course we’ll be there to record the magical Dare the Mayor moment.

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NEW LOOK: An artist’s impression of the planned complex. By CHRISTINE MCGINN

PLANS have been lodged for a $6.5 million apartment and commercial complex on one of Bendigo’s most prominent CBD sites. The planned four-storey commercial and residential development on the fomer Poyser Motors High St site is set to frame the city’s CBD entrance. Fourteen serviced apartments will be housed in the multi-storey development across levels two and three. High-quality penthouses will fill the top floor, featuring open plan living, balconies and even courtyard space. Two one-bedroom apartments, eight two-bedroom apart-

ments and four three-bedroom apartments will move into the top two floors. The apartments will range between 69 to 185 sqm2 each. Owner and developer Ron Poyser said it would be a landmark building and reinvigorate the city’s entrance. “The appearance of the building is designed to give it the gold mining, poppet-head type appearance. It is a unique design,” he said. “We have used a local architect, (e+ Architect director) Terry Mitton, and he has done a wonderful job. “We are building it right along the property line so it will have the maximum impact.

“We feel it will enlarge the CBD. It will give the entrance to the city a new look.” The building will “utilise a network of concrete columns in a grid and cross shape” finished with natural concrete. Light grey in-fill panels, set back from the frame, will form the building’s exterior with clear glazed sections and mesh screens on the ground and first levels to provide natural light. Level two will be set back about five metres on the northeast boundary with the third level, recessed an extra five metres for privacy. Two retail showrooms will fill the ground floor with an office set to move into the first floor.

The building will soar 16.6m with the lift shaft extending another 1.5m above. Corporate travellers, workers and tourists are expected to take up the stay options. “I feel the time is right, with the amount of professional people living or moving to Bendigo,” Mr Poyser said. Thirty-five car parks will be built underground, with another five on the development site, 10 bike spaces, change and shower facilities on the ground floor. There is scope for 103 spaces on the application site which spans across four businesses including Domino’s Pizza. Greater Bendigo council is yet to consider the plans.

BENDIGO Tennis Complex has secured $2.4 million towards its redevelopment. Today’s announcement aids the $5.2m redevelopment for a showcourt and a new Community and Event Operations Centre. Sport and Recreation Minister Damian Drum has pledged funding set to encourage Bendigo’s thriving tennis community. “The Bendigo Bank Tennis Complex, home of the Bendigo Festival of Tennis and one of regional Australia’s finest tennis venues, is fast developing a nationwide reputation as a hub for our next crop of Australian tennis stars to develop their skills and launch their careers,” Mr Drum said. “This new project not only provides a boost for local tennis, but ensures the Bendigo Tennis Association can continue to host even more prestigious WTA, ATP and ITF tennis events well into the future. “It’s another demonstration of how the Napthine Government is working hard for regional Victoria.” The new centre will feature upgraded athlete and patron facilities including multipurpose rooms, function area, office, kitchen, a shop and change rooms. The centre would be able to host major events, previously unable to be held in Bendigo, and local community competitions. “The Coalition Government has partnered with the Bendigo Tennis Association and the City of Greater Bendigo in supporting this event since 2011 through the program,” Mr Drum said.

ADA work offshore AUSTRALIAN Defence Apparel chief executive officer Matt Graham has confirmed part of Australia’s military protective equipment will be made in Vietnam, not Bendigo. The Weekly revealed last month, the uniforms would be made offshore. Mr Graham said the decision was in the Defence Military Organistaion’s hands. “The DMO have made a ‘value for money’ decision. They had to way up the options in local or offshore manufacturing. They made a decision to make them offshore,” he said. “The low-carriage ensemble such as the backpacks, we don’t have the capability in Bendigo. “Support services, including ongoing design and development will be provided by ADA in Australia.” Mr Graham said ADA was committed to Bendigo with the entire field uniform made locally. “Bendigo is a focus for us, in innovation and development. If we can bring back the manufacturing to Bendigo we will,” he said. “There will be no impact to Bendigo workers.”

Rates row rages with fire levy slug BENDIGONIANS have vented their rates rage this week, and have come forward with some alarming figures. The Bendigo Weekly revealed last week local ratepayers had been slugged almost twice as much for their rates over the past 10 years. A number of locals called in to give more proof of that. One Golden Square resident said his rates had jumped from $598 to $1250 in a decade. Another resident told of her story of owning an East Bendigo light commercial block of land.

When she and her husband bought the land in 2007, their rates bill was $583.80. A year later, they started building a shed on it, and their rates bill jumped to $5285. This year, with the shed almost completed, their rates bill was about $9000. “I don’t understand,” the owner said. “Has everybody’s gone up 800 per cent? “It is making things very difficult. “We are trying to build a place for a business to rent out, a business that will employ local people.

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“I thought benefitting the city was what it was all about.” Another business person has expressed concern over the Fire Services Levy component of his rates. Under the State Government changes, the FSL is now on every rates notice, rather than only insurance premiums. Last year, the FSL was an extra 66 per cent on top of the insurance premiums. An owner of a series of commercial properties in White Hills and Huntly told the Weekly his FSL had increased by almost 40 per cent.

“My base insurance premium is $4566,” he said. “The FSL on these properties is now $4602.80, 103.9 per cent of the insurance.” Greater Bendigo council Rating and Valuation manager Neal Wrigley urged those with questions to contact council. “Rates are based on the Capital Improved Value of a property,” he said. “If ratepayers disagree with their valuation, they are entitled to lodge an objection.” – Anthony Radford

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CFA looks for growth

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THE Country Fire Authority is scoping out a new site for the Golden Square brigade, to be bought this financial year. Two blocks of at least 5000 square metres are being considered in Golden Square for the CFA to build a purpose-built facility. Station captain Paul Davis met with CFA officials to discuss the plans, and was promised a site would be purchased next year. “CFA has come to the brigade and said how they have funding to find the land and are now looking at Department of Environment and Primary Industries’

land. The CFA is now having discussions with DEPI and the building department to see if the land is usable for the project,” he said. “They said they would purchase land this financial year. This is much more positive than in my last 30 years. It’s very early days.” CFA District Two acting operations manager Trent McKinnon said CFA has identified several options. “We are currently exploring the viability of these, with nothing having been secured as yet and alternative options being considered as they arise,” he said. Mr Davis said Fire Service Levy

meant more funding was available to build much-needed infrastructure. “There are two sites we are looking at we believe are big enough. If we don’t purchase it in

will probably move south which, operationally, is what we need to do to cover some of the new estates and give better coverage.” Mr Davis said the block needed to be a minimum of 5000

We are hoping one of the sites would be successful and we will probably move south the very short foreseeable future there won’t be land in Golden Square. Otherwise we would have to knock down houses to build the station,” he said. “We are hoping one of the sites would be successful and we

square metres to build the modern station. “The current site has definitely lived its life and is on one of the busiest roads in Central Victoria and it’s very hard for us to get the truck out and for us to get staff

PRIDE: Chief Superintendent Malcolm Connellan with councillors James Williams, Hellen Leach and Mark Weragoda. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.

there, especially when we only have four minutes to get out the door,” he said. Mr Davis said he “always thought this would go ahead” but tight CFA budgets meant other sites had been prioritised first. Now, it was their turn. “CFA is working hard at this project at the moment. There have been some good people supporting the project but have never had the financial opportunity to do it and now they have,” Mr Davis said. “It will be a great day when I can peg a sign out front with ‘the future home of Golden Square fire station’ on it.”

Thanks for firies BENDIGO Country Fire Authority members have been honoured for their courageous efforts to put out the Hazelwood Coal Mine fire. Fire and Rescue NSW Chief Superintendent Malcolm Connellan visited the station to give thanks for their efforts and joint working relationship. “The Hazelwood mine fire created a huge drain on resources on the CFA and they asked us to support them. For us, it was the first time we supported them, another fire service in an urban setting. “It only works when both sides get together. While we came and supported the CFA, we worked with the local crews on the ground to make it work,” the FRNSW chief of staff said. “Because of the deployment it made us realise there is an increased frequency in severe weather events across Australia. I think this will become a more frequent occurrence. Therefore, it is really important to reinforce the relationships we have with the CFA and the local crews.” A plaque commemorating the valiant efforts was handed

over this week, to recognise the strengthened relationship between fire services to protect lives and property. The blaze broke out in February, burning for 45 days. It was the longest and largest fire to burn in the La Trobe Valley. Mr Connellan will visit another nine Victorian stations where crews were deployed to help with the CFA’s efforts. Greater Bendigo council also gave a certification of appreciation to thank firies for their efforts to protect the community. “Our great appreciation and thanks to all the volunteers from the FRNSW who staffed our Bendigo station during the horrific Hazelwood fires earlier this year,” Cr Mark Weragoda said. More than 20 different shifts, provided 24 hour fire protection for the city. “These fire rescue crews, new to Bendigo, forged immediate working relationships with the few Bendigo staff who remained here,” Cr Weragoda said. “We hope that the friendships made during this time remain.”

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“In every area you see the different impact of this budget on men and women. Take university education as one example. We know men and women have different working patterns, often after graduating,

ter year. That means a man and a women, who have the same university degree, the women will pay it off more slowly and pay a higher debt.” Ms Plibersek also said women’s superannuation,

For the lowest 20 per cent of income earners, the difference is very significant a women will work for a few years and then take time to have a family and maybe work part-time. “That whole time, a university debt will be accumulating like an albatross around her neck, that interest will be growing at a commercial rate year af-

retirement, pensions, childcare and health were experienced differently to men. “These affect all Australians badly but effect women the worst,” she said. “We know individual women benefit from economic equality and independence. We also know

nations benefit. They are successful because they make use of the talent, hard-work, intellect of all of their citizens. “I think the practical impacts of the cuts of this budget are much worse for women.” But Federal Minister for women Senator Michaelia Cash said Labor was to blame for the tough budgetary measures. “Minister Plibersek was a senior member of the former Labor Government whose economic recklessness took Australia from surpluses and no debt in 2007 to the five largest deficits in history and debt projected to reach a staggering $667 billion,” she said.

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THEY sit at the dining table together, comrades in arms. Worn out warriors of a hard life. David Lyon is 52. His mother Joan Lyon 83. Mrs Lyon is very ill and very worried. David was born with an intellectual disability and needs constant care. “When David was 39 he became physically ill as well and had to be fed by tube for several years. He couldn’t eat any food at all,” Mrs Lyon said. David listens intently to his mother and says proudly, “I fought, I fought back and I can eat now”. “He is on my mind all the time,” Mrs Lyon says. “The worry never leaves you. If anything happens to me I presume the immediate family will step in, they have been wonderful, but we are concerned about long-term housing for him.” David has a regime of medication and medical appointments that have to be supervised. In the past he has attended the Peter Harcourt Centre and he is currently attending Continuing Education where he does wood work. He can’t leave the house unaccompanied or he will get lost.

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Mrs Lyon isn’t sure how much longer she will be able to oversee his appointments. And in an attempt to ensure some security for David she has become an active member of Quality Living Options Bendigo. “Most of the members of Quality Living Options Bend-

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Child passengers had no seatbelts AN unlicenced driver was caught driving five children, who were not wearing seatbelts, on Wednesday morning. The 47 year old woman was caught driving a Ford sedan in White Hills at 9am. Four children were seated on the back seat, unrestrained, with a six year old child on sitting on the floor behind the passenger seat. “There was potential for road trauma. This was a poor decision made by the driver and I expect when they look back, surely they will realise they were in the wrong,” Sergeant Mick Mc-

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Crann said. The vehicle was impounded and the woman was charged on five counts for failing to ensure the passengers were wearing seatbelts and for unlicenced driving. The woman will face the Bendigo Magistrates’ Court at a later date. A 28-year-old Boort man was found asleep at the wheel in Campbells Creek early Wednesday morning. Police said the man was drug-affected, his vehicle facing the wrong direction, on the Loddon Valley Highway at 3am. Police searched the ve-

hicle and found 10 grams of cannabis and what was believed to be, a small amount of ice in the vehicle. The man was arrested and has been released on summons to the Bendigo court in November. Sergeant Mick McCrann said driving on drugs or alcohol was one of the most dangerous things on our roads. He also thanked the people who called police to alert them to the suspicious vehicle.

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“Ten years is a lifetime of involvement, and I certainly look forward to 10 more to come. We always know when The Body Shop is here, because that wonderful smell of the products fills the air,” she said. “I have been very lucky to enjoy a session with our clients, it’s a wonderful environment they create and I know it is a favourite activity of a quite a few of our people.” Radius clients also receive the full beauty works in store, to build positive self-image while learning the tricks of the trade. “Clients get the experience there and the normality when they come into the shop and they get to experience something that everyone else gets to experience. “We don’t go all the time (to volunteer) but we know when we do, we make a difference. It is a labour of love,” he says.

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up. We want to make it go further than it has before,” Broden said. “I have been exposed to this since I was born, we have always been around it. There is more to cleaning a shirt than just putting it in the washing machine and cleaning it. “My grandfather worked for years and years to build up the business and support the family. We want to be another chapter in that as long as we can.” Mark Penna pegged up 16 years in the business, with his wife Kerryn managing its finances. “The greatest part of

working here is satisfying the customers because when someone brings something in with a stain on it that they can’t get out themselves, and we get it out, you feel really good about it,” he said. “My father passed his knowledge onto me and I can pass it onto them.“ After 16 years, employee Denise Addlem is also hanging up her boots to spend time with the grandkids. “I want to spend more time at home with my family,” she said. “This is a wonderful family and it’s been like

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Poverty hitting a new low By ANTHONY RADFORD

AN analysis of Bendigo’s household income has shown poverty within the city itself is worse than expected. Previous data has revealed about 30 per cent of households in the federal electorate of Bendigo are living below the poverty line. However, an analysis of the data of suburban Bendigo shows the situation is far worse. Using Australian Bureau of Statistics data, Bendigo company Neil Clark Business Intelligence has created a simplified searching program. The program allows users to hone down the data, via a map, into suburb areas. The program showed almost 40 per cent of suburban Bendigo homes earn less than $32,000. Almost 48 per cent of the households in California Gully and Eaglehawk earn less than $32,000 a year, below the

poverty line. The latest taxation data shows the average individual wage for the area is $38,831. Despite including some of the city’s most expensive homes, the statistical area of Bendigo has almost 44 per cent of households living below the poverty line. That area includes Long Gully, West Bendigo and parts of North Bendigo. The average wage for that area is $43,047. Almost 43 per cent of Kangaroo Flat and Golden Square households also earn below $32,000. The average wage for those suburbs is $40,161. The Flora Hill and Spring Gully areas are next, with more than 38 per cent of households living below the poverty line. The average wage for that area is $45,045. At the other end of the spectrum, about 1.3 per cent of Bendigo households earn more than $208,000 a year.

Maiden Gully

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Household income

Amount

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Household income

White Hills - Ascot Amount

> $208,000

Household income

> $208,000

Amount 30

$130,000 - $208,000

195

$130,000 - $208,000

384

$130,000 - $208,000

266

$78,000 - $130,000

436

$78,000 - $130,000

615

$78,000 - $130,000

757

$52,000 - $78,000

269

$52,000 - $78,000

370

$52,000 - $78,000

616

$32,000 - $52,000

135

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305

< $32,000

254

< $32,000

415

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Household income

> $208,000

Amount 65

$130,000 - $208,000

568

$130,000 - $208,000

339

$130,000 - $208,000

415

$78,000 - $130,000

1003

$78,000 - $130,000

662

$78,000 - $130,000

847

$52,000 - $78,000

900

$52,000 - $78,000

587

$52,000 - $78,000

996

$32,000 - $52,000

594

$32,000 - $52,000

370

$32,000 - $52,000

686

< $32,000

1786

< $32,000

1233

< $32,000

2337

Total households

4946

California Gully - Eaglehawk Household income

Total households

$130,000 - $208,000

136

Household income > $208,000 $130,000 - $208,000

Amount 52

657

$52,000 - $78,000

1278

$32,000 - $52,000

522

$32,000 - $52,000

Total households

$43,047 $38,381

$52,000 - $78,000

3630

Bendigo

$43,062

1272

Total households

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East Bendigo/Kennington

$78,000 - $130,000

< $32,000

Area

California Gully/Eaglehawk

555

1735

5346

363

$78,000 - $130,000

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Total households

Average wage 2012-13

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> $208,000

3237

Flora Hill/Spring Gully

$43,045

Kangaroo Flat/Golden Square

$40,161

871

Maiden Gully

$46,511

2875

Strathfieldsaye

$46,540

6711

Source: ABS and Neil Clark Business Intelligence.

White Hills/Ascot

$45,484

Bendigo Total

$42,744

Source: ATO

Allowance changes put principals in a tough spot BENDIGO school principals have expressed concern over next year’s Education Maintenance Allowance changes. The EMA provides up to $300 funding to low-income families, to help them with essential education items such as books, stationery and uniforms. The funding currently goes to the families. Next year, it will go directly to schools. Local principals are worried they will have to distribute the money themselves, fearing allegations of inequity and administration nightmares. Eaglehawk and Weeroona

secondary colleges both have a high percentage of students who receive the EMA. Eaglehawk principal Noel Claridge said a lot of issues were still unclear. “We are not aware of or have been provided with any details of how that (changes) will happen,” he said. “Will the funding be the same, how will we make decisions on how it is distributed? “Schools aren’t social welfare organisations. It will be a really complex minefield. “Some families might say that we gave their money to someone

else and they got less than they did last year.” Weeroona principal Leanne Preece had similar concerns. “I don’t believe I will get the same amount of money that is going to families now,” she said.

out how to spend that and on what children, and I don’t know people’s exact circumstances.” Education Minister Martin Dixon addressed the concerns while in Bendigo last Friday. “Schools will be getting their

Will the funding be the same, how will we make decisions on how it is distributed? “The families are using it for programs and things for school and for the children. “It will be up to me to work

indicative budgets for next year in the next couple of weeks,” he said. “The details of the fundings levels will be very noticeable to

them within a fortnight. “I think they can be rest assured that this budget, the first budget of the new funding deal, there was an extra $400 million in school funding budget this year compared to last year. “The money going into schools is increased and we’ve had a massive jump in this year’s budget. “I reassure principals and school communities that there is more funding going into schools and details will be available soon. “The details (about) who it is targeted for, will be coming out very, very soon.”

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priate or inadequate conditions. Haven spokeswoman Sue Masters said the statistics were shocking. “Many people would be shocked to learn that more than 80 people aged 70 and over (in 2013-14) were either homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or living in squalid and unsafe conditions in Bendigo,” she said. “The reasons people seek help or are referred to our agency are many and varied, from financial

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hardship and drug and alcohol abuse through to domestic violence and chronic health, disability and mental issues, including dementia and Alzheimer’s. “For some elderly people, it’s a matter of them being no longer able to afford their rent or bills after they retire. “Perhaps their spouse has died and their pension has been halved.” Ms Masters said there were many reasons the elderly sought out Haven. “Worse still are the victims of elder abuse,” she said. “A common form of elder abuse is when people entrust the management of their finances to relatives or friends, who have then gone on to misuse some or all the older person’s savings. “Other elderly people are just socially isolated from our community and have no support networks. “Our Community Connections Program and Housing Support for the Aged programs aim to increase access to suitable housing options and mainstream and specialist services. “Both programs are designed to improve the health and wellbeing of people to remain living independently in the community and to prevent premature admission to long term aged residential care.”

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Council consultations a complete farce Many of the 30+ submissions to council regards the draft budget proposed zero per cent rate rises and justified their submissions by carefully considering responsible cost-cutting measures. But alas, no. Five councillors were financially inept in adapting to these poorer economic times and simply rammed home their agenda, gagging Cr Peter Cox along the way at one of the most poorly-chaired meetings conducted by council. I witnessed it for myself that July 30 evening in the gallery. Until councillors stand up to the whims of the officers, ratepayers will see further six per cent rises over the next few years. There are also planned massive borrowings to also be wary of coming up as well. No ratepayer will be immune to these savage increases. Those of us given a paltry 10 minutes of “consultation time” to make a presentation a few weeks earlier could see through their charade – some were inattentive, yawning and simply turned off the presentations. Important in-depth submissions were given the same short 10 minutes – simply a complete farce and waste of everyone’s time including councillors and officers. The outcome did not change the end result despite pleas for councillors to change their mindset and consider the economic times we currently face. Roll on 2016. George Flack, Bendigo

one to listen. She wondered how council expected her to make ends meet, given further hefty increases in water, gas and power bills as well. I told her council rates had gone up 100 per cent over the last 10 years, and this $151 increase would add at least $2000 to her rates over the next 10 years if rate increases continue at six per cent. She was dumbfounded. Her income is pegged to CPI increases, currently three per cent; there is no joy ahead. I wonder how many other people are in a similar boat to this poor lady given 30 per cent of householders in Bendigo survive on less than $600 per week. Because less articulate pensioners and the poor are badly represented by the majority of councillors, it seems council, and its officers, can safely ignore residents’ plight. Imagine the outcry if those on say a $200,000 income had 7.3 per cent of their income or $14,600 seized by council. Council’s $29,000 splurge of ratepayers’ money on a seat structure for the Mitchell Street intersection says it all. It adds to council’s record of waste, support for spin, and lack of prudence. There was no need for the six per cent rise if council had taken on board Cr Peter Cox’s $10 million savings and efficiency ideas. Council’s grasping rate snatches are wrong and unjust. Michael McKenzie, Bendigo

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Greater Bendigo council director Marg Allan claimed that some ratepayers will pay more than the six per cent rate rise, while others pay less. Marg’s abstract piece provided no information on the number of properties, revenue, or importantly the effect on residents. I’ll give one example of the council’s rate impact burden on the life of ordinary people. A struggling ratepayer contacted me, voicing concern at the steep council rate rises. On examination I found her rates increased near nine per cent, or by $151 to $1832. Her income for the year is less than $25,000; council grabs at least 7.3 per cent of it. She is a Kennington lady of modest means and wanted some-

GREATER Bendigo Organisation Support director Marg Allan claims that the rate increase in Bendigo is “entirely due to the State Government legislation to revalue every rateable property, and this year is a revaluation year”. But, of course she admits that councillors first have to determine how much rate revenue it needs to fund. So in reality council can assist stakeholders by reducing their demand for finance required for large-ticket items if they so desire. But that desire at present is to spend, spend and spend. State governments should identify, analyse and collect information on the relevant municipal policies which creates rising municipal rates. Where council rates are out

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of line with reality, government should step in and stop the rot, before we create paupers of our pensioners, small business and working people. Ordinary working people and pensioners struggle to meet rate payments: small business scrapes to meet the rate’s hidden cost. All contribute significantly to the rate base to prop up council excessive budgets and out-of-control operating costs. Councillors must have the courage to act in a partnership with residents to ensure there is not just an easy tick to rate increases in any revaluation year. Councillors must act in the best interests of those residents least able to withstand continued demands on their limited incomes. Take $1600 from any pensioner or low-income earner and they feel it. Colin Carrington and others have consistently attempted to show where costs to ratepayers can be achieved. Unbelievably, council ignores any attempt to cut its cloth to suit. Will Ms Allan now reveal to the resident shareholders and stakeholders, and to the media, exactly how many property land valuations increased and what extra rates were collected as a result of those increases? How many fell and what rates were lost because of lower property valuations? We have a right to know, and she must inform us. 

Until early 2010 our business was operated from the site of St Mary’s Parish in Kangaroo Flat. However, following the fire that destroyed the church, we moved our business several hundred meters along the highway.

I note that the city council of Horsham lowered its rate by one per cent to five per cent which was that city’s lowest in five years. If only our council was as thoughtful towards its residents. Bill Collier, Golden Square

Rates beyond a joke It is good to see the Bendigo Weekly bringing up the problem concerning rates. At the moment they are getting beyond a joke. This council, like many other councils across the country, has lost the plot, as to working for the community, every year we are being hit with five to six per cent rate rises. Our rates this year is around $1700 now we have fire levy included, it is ridiculous as it is heading for hardship as councils cannot control their spending. We are retired, own our house, everything around us, utility pricing, including shopping, all are increasing. Where is it going to end? This council should start restricting its spending and concentrate on important people-issues, not what they think is important for a change. How many more millions are they going to keep putting into the art gallery? And now they justify paying nearly $30,000 for a seat (is it gold 

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Slippery figures Last week’s edition of the Bendigo Weekly presents some contradictory data. The article says council expenditure on salaries this year will be $54 million in a budget of $93m – 58 per cent. Later in the article, the council Organisation Support director claims it is 32.5 per cent. Looks like a selective use of figures. And Cr Cox points out that there are nine staff in the Sustainability unit. Does any outcome result from their activities, apart from reports duplicating what has been done elsewhere?

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Rates or rip off So the rate notices have arrived to remind us this council and its spending habits are completely out of control. Those of us who opened their rate assessment this week found that in some cases of vacant lots the rates have increased by nearly 30 per cent and residential rates increased by nearly 20 per cent. They were not kidding when, in their spiel, they told us this would not be a uniform increase of six per cent, but could be more or less (less, as if). It will make for interesting reading when the ratepayers under FOI find out what percentages of properties had their rates see an increase of over six per cent. In another spiel in their little booklet, they tell us that those increases are necessary in order to “achieve its vision of becoming Australia’s most liveable rural city”. Oh sure. Pity the residents won’t be able to afford to live in that “liveable city” because they are being priced out of it. It is great to see our theatre, shows and motels being very popular, and attracting lots of visitors, but this has not translated in a containment of residential rates. Unless of course council is saying the gouging of 20 to 30 per cent of residents would have been even higher. Bring in the Commissioners. Karl Helper, Flora Hill

Not on track Given the council’s efforts over the past couple of years, I wouldn’t trust them to put together a toy train set. Peter Lesuey, Bendigo

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The troubles revisited AS far as publishing goes, local writers are increasingly doing it for themselves. Against the Wind by James O’Brien is in part a memoir set in Dublin and England and an historical record of the troubles. O’Brien’s long held view is that it was necessary to remove the gun from Irish politics. Some years later the IRA came to the same conclusion. An erudite and entertaining read Against the Wind is available from the author. Contact him on jandjobrien@bigpond.com BENDIGO writer James Roberts is calling on all writers, spoken word artists, rappers, muso and open mic devotees to his book launch and open mic night at CASPA Castlemaine. His books include Many Truths of an Absurd Nature and

CHECKMATES: A good time was had by all.

Treading the boards A CURIOUS GAME came to Eppalock Primary School recently. A piece of theatre, the performance was played out on a huge chessboard with the three actors playing a Queen, Knight and Pawn. Audience participation was fully encouraged and the children were able to get onto the chess board and join in with the Queen’s game. The children needed to work out what the game was, as much of the production was nonverbal and worked with the use of cue cards. The actors used humour,

dance, interesting body movements, music and audience participation to keep the children enthralled from start to finish. “The children loved being close to the performers who allowed time for questions, providing them with a wonderful experience,” Roxanne Tonzing from Eppalock Primary School said. Born In A Taxi is a Melbourne based physical theatre ensemble with their core members being Carolyn Hanna, Penny Baron and Nick Papas. They were sponsored by Regional Arts Victoria.

Multiversum By Leonardo Patrignani Scribe $19.99 MULTIVERSUM is the exciting, fast-paced story of 16-year-olds Alex and Jenny who live on opposite sides of the world and share a telepathic communication which has grown stronger over time. But when after four years they finally manage to arrange a meeting, they find that they exist in different dimensions, parallel universes. As doomsday draws closer and all existences threaten to cease, the two of them need to control their gifts and save

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The Preludes. Wine and nibbles provided and hopefully there will be some live music as well. The Preludes $5.00. Many Truths of an Absurd Nature $15.00. Open Stage for musicians and poets or anyone who wants to get up. Gold coin donation on entry gets you a bookmark and a complimentary drink. CASPA is an open-access, artist-run initiative devoted to promoting the wealth and diversity of contemporary art in the Castlemaine and surrounding area. CASPA features a new exhibition of visual art every month, and hosts a variety of music and performance events. CASPA Lane, off Hargraves Street, Castlemaine. Above Stoneman’s Bookroom. Open 10am to 5pm every day except February 29. AND a heads up that the Bendigo library will be hosting Don Watson who will be talking about his latest book The Bush on October 2. The Bush is part memoir, part travel document. Watson’s meanderings through Australia act as a springboard for comment in much the same way as his rail travel did in American Journeys. Published by Penguin.

themselves. When it seems like everything and everyone is working against them, they have only each other – and the future of Earth depends on them. Originally published in Italian, the English translation is seamless. As the plot grows increasingly complex, the book remains easy to follow. The plot is exciting, if not original. The concept of multiple universes is handled well and engages the reader from start to end. However, I felt the use of third person narrative distanced the reader from the characters. Emotionally

charged scenes felt glossed over and wrapped up all too quickly for my liking. Despite this, Multiversum is an engaging book which keeps you interested until the last page. The conclusion is satisfying while also intimating the beginning of the series’ future instalments. - Bonny Burrows

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PLACE TO BE: The McIvor Hotel has plenty of choice on offer.

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PRING is here and it is the perfect time of the year to dine alfresco. That’s why Phil and Kim Martin are offering special Sunday brunches from 9am at the McIvor Hotel/Restaurant. You can take your family to the secluded garden at the back of the hotel, and tuck into the delicious breakfast/lunch meals. Alternatively you can eat inside where you can enjoy the original Art Deco decor; the beautiful circular bar or the distinctive restaurant area. One of the reasons the restaurant is buzzing

along so well these days is because of their head chef Mandi who is assisted by Rhi, formerly head chef at the Boardwalk Cafe, and chef Tony. They are ably assisted by apprentices Josh and Michael. Both Mandi and Rhi have formidable experience in catering and with its variety of spaces, the McIvor is an obvious choice for any type of party or function. The beer garden has an undercover area with a pool table, juke box and bar. The surroundings give you a tropical feel. “Our chefs are putting

out really delicious food at affordable prices,” Phil said. “We source fresh food locally and are greatly impressing family diners with our parmas, steaks, seafood, lamb and pasta dishes.” For years now, Phil and Kim have been attracting families and young adults who enjoy relaxing in smart and comfortable surroundings. Lunch is available from Tuesday to Sunday and dinner seven days a week. The McIvor Hotel/ Restaurant, 54 McIvor Road Bendigo. For bookings phone 5444 2700.

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OCAL produce champions Food Fossickers is once again bringing together the restaurants and food producers from Central Victoria to create a unique regional feast, this time at the Heathcote Wine and Food Festival. Food Fossickers will present a regional picnic hamper which is available for order before the October 4 and 5 event, designed to provide two people with a picnic lunch that showcases the quality and variety of food that our region has to offer. The hampers will contain a charcuterie selection of meats, terrines and condiments from The Woodhouse, McIvor Farms, Olive Branch Preserves and Inglewood Meats, savoury dishes from Masons

of Bendigo and Willow Room, and award winning cheeses from Locheilan Farmhouse Cheese. Other Food Fossicker members that have contributed their products to the hamper menu include PepperGreen Farms, Bendigo Wholefoods, The Good Loaf and The Brougham Arms Hotel, with Michel’s Biscuits and Pud For All Seasons providing dessert. Food Fossickers President Sonia Anthony there are 200 hampers for sale over the two day festival. “These are to be prebought online then collected by presenting your order form

between 11.30am and 1pm on the nominated day,” she said. “Our goal is to show visitors and locals how amazing the produce of the Central Victorian region is and this is a great way to try both local produce and the cooking from local restaurants, while tasting the top quality wines of the Heathcote region.” The hampers are $45 each, suitable for two people, and are only available by pre-order from the Heathcote Wine Growers website at www. heathcotewinegrowers.com. au when buying tickets to the festival. Hampers will not be available for sale at the festival.

Food Fossickers events Royal Melbourne Show (Sept 20 to Oct 1): Say hello to our participating members in the Bendigo Regional Tourism marquee: September 24 - Simply Green Tomatoes September 25 - Pud for All Seasons, Bridgewater Grove Olives

Throughout the whole show - Salute Oliva Regional Farmers Markets Saturday, September 20 Heathcote Regional Farmers Market 9am to 1pm, Barrack Reserve, High Street , Heathcote, Victoria Sunday, September 21 -

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Talbot Farmers Market 9am to 1pm, Scandinavian Crescent, Talbot and surrounding streets. Other Markets: Saturday, September 20 -The Handmade Market and The Gravel Hill Market 9am - 2pm. 65 Mundy St, Bendigo

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Willow Room Recipe       Simple bread dough                      new dine-in restaurant now open          56a williamson st                   10g softened butter 300ml luke warm water

spot above an oven or outside in the sun. After about 45 minutes the Makes 15 dinner rolls dough should have doubled in size.        Method:     4. Gently knock the dough back        1. Whisk the water and  This bread recipe is as basic as it              together   down to its original form. Roll into      yeast until all the yeast is dissolved  gets, but is a great base recipe to       about 15 small round rolls and     and started to activate. Set aside.  have as it can be adapted to so  space them out on a floured oven      many things. 2. Sift the flour into a large mixing tray or pizza stone.          You can add different flavours                bowl and add the salt, sugar and  Spray with canola spray and gently                             such as chopped olives to make       softened butter.            lay a piece of cling wrap over the  olive bread, basil pesto to make a                                       Mix together with the water to top, careful not to tuck the cling                          pesto bread or you can use it as a                      make a dough. Work the dough                      down on the sides, just let it sit on pizza base, focaccia or as dinner                                                  on the bench by kneading and top. rolls.                                        stretching the dough back and Also, don’t be afraid to change                         5. Place the rolls back into your                   forth for a few minutes.                                       the flour types.  warm spot to rise  again for about                          3. Once the dough has been                        45 minutes.                            Ingredients: worked, place back into the bowl                                                         Preheat your oven to 220c. When             500g bakers fl our and cover.                              the rolls have risen gently take off                         15g salt  The dough now needs to rest and           the  cling and bake for about 10 to                                     Five grams sugar allow to prove. Place in a  warm             12 minutes, until golden brown.                                                       Seven grams dried instant yeast                                          

                                                                                                                                                                                  Corporate or Private                                                      Breakfast, Morning, Afternoon                                                  teas and Lunches                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     WE NEED YOUR                                                                     DONATION NOW.        • Small or  large • Competitive,                                                                                      platters reasonable rates                                                                                • Catering for small • Pick up,  or we                                                                                      or large groups deliver locally                                                                   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in association with KLFM radio 96.5FM Friday 19 and Sunday 21 September BrandenBendigo 2014: Bendigo musicians and guests perform Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No.4 and the premiere of Graupner’s Sinfonia in F for strings, horns and four timpani. Two performances at The Capital on Friday at 7.30pm and Sunday at 2.30pm. Tickets at 5434 6100. Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September A Long Way to Tipperary: To commemorate the Irish who died in World War I. The Old Fire Station, View Street, Bendigo Saturday 8pm, Sunday 4pm. Presented by the Central Victorian Irish Association. Adults $14, Concession $12 from The Capital 5434 6100. Australian Plant Show: 10am to 4.30pm. $5. Plant sales, flower display, book sales. Rotary Gateway Park, Kangaroo Flat. Details: 0400 149 319. Saturday, September 20 19th Annual Dinki Di Old Time Ball: 7pm to late, Eaglehawk Town Hall, Star Cinema. Band Emu Creek Bush Band and The Gay Charmers. Tickets $25 at the door. Dress formal, semi formal or period. Details: 5442 1715. Handmade Market: 9am to 2pm. A variety of handmade goods. 65-71 Mundy Street, Old Gravel Hill Primary School.

Sunday, September 21 Bendigo’s Climate Picnic: Rosalind Park hosted by the Bendigo Sustainability Group as part of a world-wide climate mobilisation calling for action on climate change. 11am to 1pm. Anniversary commemoration: 160 years since the first Methodist Service was held in Kangaroo Flat. Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church 11am. Bring and share lunch at 12.30pm. Heartbeat Victoria: General meeting. 2pm Uniting Church Hall, cnr Chum and Maple streets, Golden Square. Largest Boxing lesson: Raising funds for Peter Mac Ride to Conquer Cancer. Bendigo Stadium. Details: 5440 6214. Tuesday, September 23 The Bendigo 50 Plus Social Group: Weekly singles social dinner nights. 6.30pm National Hotel, 182 High Street, Bendigo. Details: 5446 1817. Wednesday, 24 and Thursday 25 Sept Michael Clay: Beautiful World album launch. Music Man Megastore, 264 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. 7.30pm. Thursday, September 25 Old Time Dance: 8pm to 11pm. Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Rooms. Darling Street, Cost $5. Details: 5442 1815.

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JOSH OWEN

HIS Saturday, why not join the Old Church crew and indulge in some original music from one of the finest vocalist/guitarists in Australia? Blues and Roots festival director Colin Thompson said Josh Owen, ably supported by Heathcote’s own Pat Ward, will play at this very warm and comfortable venue.

“The Old Church On The Hill is opened to us by the Cornerstone Community as a place where we can stage musical events for the discerning listener,” he said. “Josh Owen is hugely respected amongst his peers and discerning music fans as guitarist, singer, songwriter and performer. “Be it in solo mode or with his white-hot

band, Owen always shines. “Owen’s solo performances accentuate his wonderful gift for storytelling, as well as his warmth of spirit and observational song writing, while his is a celebration of soul, funk, superlative musicianship and pure groove.” The Old Church on the Hill is on the corner of Harkness and Russell streets, Quarry Hill.

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RINGING the Melbourne Fringe Festival to Bendigo, the Slow Diagonals will be performing for one night only at the Bendigo Bowls Club as part of their Bowls Club Jazz World Tour Australia. Real life bowls club member of Princess Park Bowls club, Callum McDonald is one half of the musical comedy duo the Slow Diagonals, Kieran Bullock is the other. After eight years of friendship, the boys combined their talents in 2013, going on to debut their act at the New Zealand Fringe Festival in February this year. The comedic genius behind the act, Kieran has been doing a bit of stand up since his university days, while Cal the music man has talents that allow him to work wonders with up to six

recorders. Not giving anything away, Kieran said “audiences will have to see for themselves the magic behind the recorders.” Inspired by the clever word play of comedian Rony Baker, and the sounds of the Steel Panthers, a 1980s parody metal band, the boys are hoping to bring “rock ‘n’ roll swagger” to the sounds of Cal’s guitar and Kieran’s tambourine.

“We’ll be bringing out the faux rock versions of ourselves,” Kieran said. Not overly social, Kieran says he and Cal balance each other out, “Cal is probably more approachable.” Despite Kieran’s sultry and mysterious characteristics, he has promised scones and tea at what is sure to be a hilarious evening.

There may even be cucumber sandwiches. If you’re looking for a night of comedy and jamming, with the potential for watermelon smashing, head along to the Bendigo Bowls Club, Thursday, September 25 at 8pm. Bookings can be made at melbournefringe.com.au, tickets are $20 full price and $15 conces- Jasmin Bradshaw sion.

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, September 19, 2014

heritage matters

discover bendigo with James Lerk

Poisoned by opium O

PIUM usage within the 19th century community was far more widespread than people currently believe. Today, we would be surprised to know that syrups were formed from opium which were known as laudanum. Laudanum was used very extensively. In 1882 at a coronial inquest into the death of water rates collector, Charles Wayne we learn something of the way in

Lee Long ... said that he regularly sold opium to Europeans which opium could be procured as well as its use within the community. In the case of Charles Wayne it was an act of self-medication which brought his life to an end. He lived a relatively comfortable life with his wife. Within their household they had a live-in servant, Sarah Davies. Sarah Davies was, through the investigation at the coronial inquest, able to shed considerable

light on the actions of her master. As pointed out last week, it was an easy matter to purchase opium over the counter at that time. Charles Wayne had gone to a shop operated by Lee Long to make his acquisition. Lee Long had an assistant named Charles Le Suey. Charles Wayne purchased two shillings worth of opium, to help him sleep. Charles Le Suey told the court that Wayne was hardly able to speak as he was coughing so much. Le Suey had cautioned him as to the taking the opium orally, he responded that he had taken opium before. Then he indicated that he had a passion for opium. The transaction was completed after the tin of opium, which was only partially full, had been handed over to Charles Wayne. Lee Long when questioned said that he regularly sold opium to Europeans, usually up to three shillings worth, whereas some Chinese purchased to the value of £10. Additionally Lee Long mentioned that he was aware of the Chinese taking the opium in its

raw state but was not aware of Europeans doing likewise. When Charles Wayne returned home with his opium, he requested Sarah Davies to bring him a glass of water. He proceeded to scrape the opium from the small

tin and let it fall into the glass, it did not dissolve so he drank it down the way it was. Almost instantaneously he fell asleep, his wife checking on him from time to time, and noticed at one stage, that her husband’s skin became a bluish in colour. After a considerable time his pallour changed and he became very pale and she could not rouse him. Becoming alarmed she called Dr Malcolm who likewise could hardly wake him. Friends were called to lift him from his bed and supporting him made him stand to try to make him walk but to no avail Dr Malcolm said that he could have saved him, had he been called earlier, Charles Wayne was then in a comatose state. The doctor administered emetics to induce vomiting but this action also proved to be useless. He passed away the following day. When the autopsy was performed the smell of opium within the contents of the stomach was very obvious. The jury brought down a verdict of accidental death caused by an overdose of opium. An inquest on the

body of Zim How, held at the Digger’s Rest Hotel in Kangaroo Gully in September 1858 where similar circumstances were revealed. Zim How had not long come from the Tarrengower Diggings (Maldon) joining his friend of three years Ah Luck. Zim How was lying on his stretcher in Ah Luck’s tent when it was noticed that there was opium around Zim How’s mouth. Ah Luck knew immediately that it was opium as he smoked it regularly. Ah Luck wanted to call a doctor, but he would not attend unless he was given £1 in advance. Ah Luck attempted to make his friend Zim How vomit but he could not succeed; he passed away. The inquest on the body of Zim How came to the same conclusion as the other case above. In 1885 Mr R Bloomfield Rees PhC, gave a lecture regarding the use of laudanum and opium. Rees deprecated the excessive use of it by adults, and especially the careless and injudicious manner in which it was administered by mothers and nurses to children in the form of “Syrup of Poppies”.

View of Mitchell Street, Sandhurst, NJ Caire circa 1875. Photo: State Library of Victoria

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LANTING a tree seems a simple activity but the practice of street beautification in Greater Bendigo has a long and proud history. In the late 19th century trees were planted along all Bendigo’s main streets to improve the harsh mining landscape. At the time council even had a ‘Curator of Street Trees’ to care for these plantings. During the Depression, street beautification employed many people, particularly returned World War I soldiers, who helped create the tree-lined main entrances to cities and towns across Victoria. The avenue that greets you today as you travel through Kangaroo Flat is an example from this period. The vision of the Kangaroo Flat Progress Association was to improve this chief gateway to Bendigo – an aim they achieved over two stretches of main road, as well as along Station Street, in just two years. Today we continue this history by planting trees on National Tree Day, revegetating areas that have been degraded and improving our environment for the future. - Danielle Orr

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Bendigo East BUSINESS FILE

Bendigo Windows

BENDIGO Windows have been manufacturing and supplying quality aluminium windows and doors for domestic and commercial customers for 25 years. Directors Richie Powell and Chris Pinniger acquired the business in 2005 and have continued to provide a quality and competitive service. Today Bendigo Windows employ more than 20 staff with the majority employed at their

Bendigo manufacturing facility. “Our main focus is to provide our clients with the best service and product we can to best suit their needs,” co-director Richie Powell said. Bendigo Windows can also supply timber windows and doors as well as specialising in the manufacture and installation of shower-screens, sliding wardrobe doors and mirrors. “At Bendigo Windows we strive

to provide the highest quality in both product and customer service and our wealth of experience makes us the right option when choosing the windows and doors for your project,” co-director Chris Pinniger added. 24 McDowalls Road, East Bendigo Phone 5441 5933 Email sales@bendigowindows.com.au

Strathfieldsaye Engineering and Sheetmetal FROM humble beginnings in 1983 to a Bendigo industry leader, Strathﬁeldsaye Engineering and Sheet Metal in Prospect Road under the dedication and management of Adrian Kairn, has expanded from a one man operation to today’s successful manufacturing business, employing 12 staff. Strathﬁeldsaye Engineering and Sheet Metal manufacture a diverse range of products

True Brew

TRUE Brew established in 2011 provide their clients with whatever they want when it comes to beer including an alcoholic ginger beer. Enjoy the experience of coming out to the brewery and getting involved in the brewing process, personalising your beer with your own label, mixing up a slab of different beers and getting supplies to make your own beer here or at at home. True Brew have it all when

including commercial kitchen canopies, benches, custom wall sheets and ﬂashings for both commercial and residential applications with light sheet metal through to stainless steel and all grades in between. They can also supply any quantity of steel, colorbond, stainless steel sheet, bar and ﬁttings, aluminium and checker plate to your exact requirements

along with general fabrication and commercial duct work. “At Strathﬁeldsaye Engineering and Sheet Metal we specialise in solving your problem jobs,” Adrian said, who has a lifetime of experience in all facets of welding and fabrication.

it comes to beer. Owners and brothers Lachy and Cam Poyser have secured the services of Master Brewer Sean, from Saskatchewan, Canada who will guide you through the whole brewing process ensuring you of an enjoyable, thirst quenching experience. “Customers can come out and brew their own beer using our commercial grade brewing equipment,” Lachy said. “We now have 200 different

styles to choose from, ranging from styles similar to VB and Carlton draught to James Squire golden ales and Fat Yack styles.” “At the end of the process you can even personalise your own custom brewed beer with your own label and it’s still more affordable than if you went to a bottle shop.

Bendigo Forklift Hire and Service BENDIGO Forklift Hire & Service Pty Ltd and their helpful staff have been lifting the load for the last 28 years, according to director Rodney Floyd. As well as an authorised Mitsubishi forklift dealer they specialise in new and used forklift sales while also offering long or short term forklift hire as well as a complete range of pallet handling equipment. “We’re locally owned and only use local suppliers when available,” Rodney said. “We have proven we are here for the long run and believe in supporting businesses that support us.” They even have the manpower to provide casual hire of truck, forklift and driver if required. Along with a 24 hour on call break down service with onsite servicing and repairs when required . They even carry out safety inspections on your forklift to make sure you comply with current OH&S regulations .

A forklift transport service is also available to get your fork to the other side of town or the state if needed. They also stock a full range of forklift accessories and can supply professional help and advice on all types of racking and storage systems to best suit your needs, as well as a range of solid and pneumatic tyres. Corner of Jewell Road and Murphy Street Bendigo Phone 5441 4286 or 0408 507 123. www.bendigoforklift.com.au

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Phillips Building

PHILLIPS Building Pty Ltd began in the early 1990s as a partnership between husband and wife team, Robert and Jenny Phillips. As the client base grew so did the number of employees. Today, Phillips Building boasts a team of ﬁve who include carpenters and apprentices who work with some of Bendigo’s ﬁnest sub-contractors, undertaking work in both the domestic and the small to medium commercial sector.

“We work for a number of architects and building designers and specialise in one-off designs, offering personalised service and high quality work,” Robert said. Phillips Building also works directly with private clients through all stages, from concept through to completion on diverse range of projects including residential homes, medical practices, educational and religious facilities.

Strathfieldsaye Plumbing STRATHFIELDSAYE Plumbing has been installing and keeping peoples’ plumbing in top shape since the late 60s. Today when you choose Strathﬁeldsaye Plumbing you are dealing with two generations of plumbers with Alan Whitford and his son’s Mark, Luke and Bret having established an enviable reputation for a prompt, professional service you can count on.

BOC

BOC in Strickland Road provide the region’s most comprehensive range of industrial, medical and specialty gases along with all the associated products including safety gear. Did you know BOC have been producing atmospheric gases including oxygen, nitrogen and argon for more than 120 years and have had a Bendigo depot for more than 15 years? As a true global organisation they also have access to the most

Phone 5442 4300. www.phillipsbuilding.com.au

Strathfieldsaye Plumbing specialise in all general plumbing installations and maintenance including gas fitting, septic waste water treatment plants and replacement hot-water systems. They will happily visit your site to discuss your needs and provide an obligation free quote if needed. Strathfieldsaye Plumbing have you covered, be it domestic or commercial. And when things aren’t

ﬂowing, they have all the equipment to get things moving again, including a closed circuit camera, mechanical drain cleaner – ideal for tree roots – and a high pressure water jet. No job is too big or small. Emergency service available 24 hours along with pensioner discounts.

comprehensive range of expertise available worldwide. BOC stock and distribute a lot more than gas though with a wide range of tools, welding and cutting supplies including brazing alloys, solders and ﬂuxes along with all the tools and accessories to get the job done. They supply manufacturing, cryogenic storage, healthcare and hospitality needs. BOC gases are even used to keep the bubbles in beer.

“Our people and our knowledge gives us the ability to provide a range of supplies and solutions to all our clients,” BOC’s area manager Leigh Matthews said. “We can also arrange on-site speciﬁc options with our process specialists who provide a wide range of backup support.”

Penno Smash Repairs PENNO Smash Repairs have built an enviable reputation based on quality professional service, as one of the largest automotive accident repair centres servicing the Central Victorian region. Penno Smash Repairs are a preferred insurance repairer for all major insurance and ﬂeet companies offering a 24/7 accident and breakdown towing service along with free on-site quotes with no booking required. “Offering drive-in quotes to customers really takes the chore out of getting an estimate, particularly for insurance purposes,” owner Nick Penno said. “Customers can also can take advantage of our low cost courtesy cars or utilise our free shuttle bus service once they drop their car off.” At Penno Smash repairs they strive to make the whole repair process as stress free as possible with their award winning staff taking pride in all their workmanship.

“We can quote on your plans or take your project through the design phase, organise your permits and then handle the construction with a minimum of fuss. “Be it for new builds, renovations or extensions, even heritage properties.”

All accident repairs have a full life time guarantee on all structural repairs and paintwork – for as long as you own the vehicle. “Our second to none customer service also includes a comprehensive detail of our vehicle inside and out prior to pickup,” Nick added. 11 to 13 Piper Road, Bendigo East Phone 5442 1700 www.pennosmashrepairs.com.au

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Terraco

TERRACO was founded in 2003 and since then has rapidly grown to become a highly successful and leading local engineering, planning, and project delivery firm. The firm employs nine qualified engineers and provides services to a spectrum of government, local government, public and private companies, organisations and individuals. The principal services provided by the firm and its

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multidisciplinary and experienced staff include planning, engineering design, construction supervision and project management. The ﬁrm has a commitment to service and quality with the primary objective to satisfy the needs of its clients. They believe their rapid growth and success can be attributed to a dedicated approach to building strong client relationships and providing a standard in service

King Panels celebrate 10 years KINGS Panels have been operating in Bendigo for the past 10 years and have established a reputation for quality workmanship and for delivering exceptional and professional service. Kings Panels have earned the status of approved accident repairer for all major insurance companies, making them an easy choice for any situation, be it for an insurance or private repair. “We also repair and paint

NS Engineering

NS Engineering and their helpful staff have been part of Bendigo manufacturing scene since 1979, manufacturing and repairing a wide range of equipment and parts for industrial, commercial and domestic applications. Today under Ben Scott’s managerial direction, the staff of qualiﬁed ﬁtters, machinists and apprentices complete a diverse range of projects in their large workshop.

Pirtek

THE team at Pirtek Bendigo are focussed on being the ﬁrst choice for their all their customers’ hydraulic needs, as are all the Pirtek franchises throughout Australia, Europe, Asia and America. Today Pirtek is the market leader in providing a diverse group of customers a comprehensive portfolio of ﬂuid transfer solutions in the earthmoving, construction, manufacturing and production

Corner of Jewell Court and Rowena Street, Bendigo East Phone 5442 5799 or 0419 761 430 Fax 5441 5506 Email info@terraco.com.au

boats, caravans, horse ﬂoats, trucks, buses, and everything between,” Justin said. Kings Panels provide on the spot quotes and also assist with lodging insurance claims if needed. Kings Panels offer a lifetime guarantee on their workmanship along with 24 hour towing assistance. “Our priority is to produce the highest quality repairs possible, where every aspect of your repair is inspected to ensure

a quality ﬁnish,”Justin said. “After all ... we believe that nothing attracts like quality.” King Panels use state-of-theart equipment including controlled environment spray booths, combined with the very latest in paint technology to achieve a faultless ﬁnish.

“We can turn our hands to everything and anything, including mig, tig, arc and oxy welding,” Ben said, who incidentally completed his own apprenticeship at NS Engineering years ago. NS Engineering strive to provide a prompt and professional service for the mining, agricultural, earth moving, automotive and manufacturing sectors every Monday to Friday from 8am. “We have the expertise and the

machinery to complete all your CNC machining, turning, milling, drilling, surface grinding and tooling needs.” ‘No job is too big or too small,” Ben said. “We supply the same attention to detail to every job be it for the home handyman through to mining and construction industry.”

industries. Pirtek’s service manager, Nigel Couch and his staff provide a 24/7 on-site hydraulic hose service with their fully equipped service vehicles from their Wellsford Drive depot and warehouse, which has undergone continual expansion since 2007 when Nigel ﬁrst developed the greenﬁelds site. “Traditionally it was our service that set us apart from the competition,” Nigel said.

“However today it is also the large range of hydraulic products and services that allow our clients to use Pirtek Bendigo as a onestop-shop for all their hydraulic and industrial needs”.

Midland Irrigation MIDLAND Irrigation is one of Victoria’s longest established irrigation businesses, being established for 34 years, and is one of the state’s largest pumping, turf watering and irrigation specialists. In 1986 Graham and Jan Smith bought Milne’s Irrigation, creating a total procurement, supply, design, installation, service and maintenance operation that prides itself on its service. Throughout varying climatic conditions, including two of the most severe droughts on record, Midland Irrigation has earned its reputation for developing clever, simple and efﬁcient water management systems for all their clients. “It’s what we’ve always done and it’s what we’ll always do,” store manager David Grimes said. “At Midland Irrigation, you’re dealing with the best.” Midland Irrigation has a comprehensive range of pumps, sprinkler systems and pressure washers suitable for commercial or domestic applications.

that their clients deserve and respect. Terraco are civil engineers, project managers and development consultants.

They also offer their valued customers a free irrigation design service along with helpful and professional advice. Midland Irrigation, open Monday to Friday from 7.30pm and Saturday mornings. 84 to 86 Strickland Road, Bendigo Phone 5442 5655 www.midlandirrigation.com.au

16 to 18 Jewell Court, East Bendigo Phone 5441 1578 www.kingspanels.com.au

121 Strickland Road, Bendigo Phone 5442 6607

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BENDIGO’S NEWEST AND LARGEST INDOOR PLAY CENTRE Loads of fun for the kids, state of the art equipment ﬁrst time seen in Australia. Battle ball zone, Yu Kids, climbing wall, huge three level playground, secure toddlers area and much more. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY BREAKFASTS Prepared by our two chefs, relax in our cafe while you let the kids have the time of their lives! Open 9.30am til 5 pm 7 days a week (except public holidays)

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Lansell Square the place to be

FUN filled and action packed September is scheduled for Lansell Square these school holidays. Marvel at the amazing Mr Mike from next Tuesday until Thursday (September 23 to 25) between 11am and 2pm as he performs his famous magical tricks. From traditional magic to captivating magic acts, children can join in the fun and laughter, and be amazed by Mister Mike’s incredible show. And if a magician is not enough, children can also get up close to some of Australia’s unbelievable reptiles. Derek and Karen Ingham from Croc Stars are back with some exciting and informative shows. Children can enjoy a fascinating journey, learning about the lives of Australian reptiles with plenty of photo opportunities at the conclusion of each show. Croc Stars Reptile Shows will be held daily from Tuesday, September 30 until

Friday October 3, with one-hour shows at 11am and 1pm near Kmart. By simply shopping at Lansell Square from next Monday, September 29 until Sunday, October 5 customers also have the chance to win their daily shop with a $150 Coles gift card given away daily during the holidays. To enter, customers simply need to spend $30 at any participating specialty store or Coles, complete the entry form and place it in the barrel near Coles. At the end of the promotion one lucky shopper will be drawn to receive a $1,500 Coles gift card. Also “like” the new Lansell Square Facebook page and have a chance to win one of four $100 Coles gift cards. With $4,000 worth of Coles gift cards given away over two weeks, Lansell Square shoppers have numerous opportunities to win. Visit www.lansellsquare.com.au for further details or sign up for news and offers.

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Branch out with creative ideas

HERE will be lots of fun at the Bendigo Visitor Centre these school holidays. Children can create their own Tree-of-Life collage masterpiece based on the famous painting by Gustav Klimt. Using coloured card and metallic paint as the basis for the tree, children can add coloured paper and decorations to construct their special mixed media collage. They can also bring along printed family photos to include

in the collage to add a really personal touch. As well as enjoying the creative process, children will learn about design and composition, exploring textures and colour schemes while developing their painting, cutting and pasting skills, creating their own unique artwork to take home. This activity is aimed at children aged four to 12 years of age, children must be accompanied by an adult. Sessions are of an hours

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duration and cost $6 per child which will include materials Tree-of-Life workshops: Wednesday, September 24, Saturday September 27 and Wednesday, October 1, from 10.30am. Bookings for this activity are essential as the number of places for children is limited. Phone 5434 6060 for bookings.

School Holiday Program: $55 per child (5+ yrs) - includes mounted games, trail rides, lunch, gift for every child to take home and much more. Pony Rides, Trail Rides, Private Lessons for the whole Family.

Open 7 Days Specialising in beginners Ironbark Riding Centre. 189 Watson St, Bendigo Bookings call 0427 084 437 or 5436 1565

The Bendigo Visitor Centre at the old Post Office Building at 51 to 67 Pall Mall Bendigo.

Ancient Greece aims to inspire

OIN in some of the great art activities inspired by the The Body Beautiful in Ancient Greece exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery these school holidays. Younger students will make helmets and shields along with their own version of the Greek sphinx while older students will have the opportunity to design and decorate a Greek terracotta pot. Bookings are essential for all workshops with payment at time of booking. Helmets and Shields workshop, $7.50 per child – suitable for children four to seven years who must be accompanied by an adult Children will use cardboard, foil, marker pens and other materials to make their own Greek helmet and shield. Helmets and Shields: 11am to noon September 23 and September 30 and 1.15pm to 2.15pm September 24 and October 1.

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Build your own sphinx in the Riddle of the Sphinx workshop, with costs and conditions identical to the Helmets and Shields workshop. After looking at a large marble sphinx students will create their very own cardboard winged creature. Riddle of the Sphinx: 1.15am to 2.15pm Tuesday, September 23 and September 30 and 11am to 12pm Wednesday, September 24 and October 1. For children aged between eight and 14 the Greek Terracotta workshop at $10.50 per session, will be both educational and fun. Children will have the opportunity to create their own decorative designs for a pot by using a range of markers and paint pens, reflecting their own activities and life. Greek Terracotta: 11am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3pm Thursday, 25 September and October 2. Booking and information on 5434 6088.

HANDS ON FUN AT BENDIGO POTTERY Make a Pot on the Wheel

Daily at 10, 11, 12, 1.30, 2.30, 3.30 $15 per half hour experience (Bookings Essential)

Paint your own Plate or Mug

Weekdays at 11am, 1pm & 3pm $18pp September 22 to 26 & September 29 to October 3 (Bookings Essential)

Clay Play

All day every day, $4 per clay kit

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Kids! Create your own special tree-of-life collage. Paint the tree then add your own special touches using coloured papers, decorations and photographs of your family if you like (bring your own photo’s). Take your artwork home to hang on the wall for the family to enjoy. Aimed at children aged 4 - 12 years. An adult must accompany children.

Cost: $6 per child Time: 10.30am – 11.30am (1 Hour) Dates: Wednesday 24th September 2014 Saturday 27th September 2014 Wednesday 1st October 2014 Bookings essential! Limited places available. Phone 5434 6060

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· Helmets and Shields · The Riddle of the Sphinx · Greek Terracotta

Cost: $2 per message Demonstrations: Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays during the school holidays Time: 10am – 1pm

For 4–14 year olds Bookings essential 5434 6088

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NE of the most important parts about getting someone to do your garden is being able to communicate your needs in a free and open atmosphere. Paul, from Epsom Complete Garden Care, is a friendly man who is also very skilled in gardening. As Paul says, “Gardening is a personal thing. “I listen to my clients and we work together.” Paul is not only able to listen to what you need for your garden but can give advice as to what plants would be suitable. “I help customers to develop their garden as well,” Paul said.

“For example, as we are heading into summer it‘s time to develop strategies as to what should be done. Other work Paul does is regular garden maintenance including lawn mowing, weeding and rubbish removal. He is also a former arborist – and an expert on advising you on what trees to grow, how to maintain them, tree pruning and stump removal. Paul charges reasonable rates and is happy to come out and give you a quote after looking at what work needs to be done. Call him on 0418 355 898.

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LD faded stamped concrete is a thing of the past. Many years ago it was the trend to get your concrete stamped and coloured as you got it poured, but over the years property owners have seen their concrete fade as the pattern disappears. This leaves them believing that only option was to rip it up and start again. However, with spray on concrete and the crew from Spray on Concrete Transformations, that’s not an issue. “Over the past couple of years we have made driveways, paths and alfresco areas all come to life again. We use the products we have at hand and the processes we use to complete your project,” Shane Gilchrist said.

“We have a huge range of colours and patterns to choose from, and have completed a mountain of concrete restoration jobs around Bendigo “We put our name to our quality and that’s why we offer a seven year guarantee.” “So if you have any concrete that needs an uplift, don’t hesitate to give us a call. And if you need new concrete laid, we do that as well” Shane said. Spray on Concrete Transformations at 190 Breen Street, Golden Square, or visit their website at www.sprayonconcretetransformations.com.au For more information also check out our facebook page Call Shane on 0417344023 or on 5444 5942 for a free measure and quote.

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Backyard parties, corporate events, Christmas parties and school fetes. Prices from $125 for 4 hours. Range of castles and themes. Shade and rain covers available. Safe and clean. Fully insured.

“Household owners also need to be aware that garage doors should be checked every couple of years,” Stuart said. “Garage doors, often being the largest item in the home, are often overlooked for service. They can be connected to openers you don’t realise are getting harder to open over time. Adjustments are usually all that’s required to get them working as they should, and not destroy your opener years before their time. General servicing is usually under $100.” “Call us to quote fitting an opener to your garage door or gates, any style. “Tilt, panel, roller, slider, bifold, we do them all.” Stuart is happy to answer all inquiries on 5447 2094 or 0428472094

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UMPING Castles were once the domain of children but not any more, thanks to Bendigo Castle King who have expanded their inflatable realm to cater for all ages. Whether for birthday parties, company functions or promotional events Bendigo Castle King has a range of jumping castles to suit every occasion. “We’ve recently bought two new castles that are sure to be popular,” Bendigo Castle King’s Susan said. “These new castles are ideal for teenagers or for those who want to join in the fun with or without their children.” These new adult sized additions supplement Bendigo Castle King’s existing range of popular children’s castles in a variety of themes.

All Bendigo Castle King jumping castles are industrial strength with all electric motors and leads protected by safety switches. Safety is always a big consideration with Bendigo Castle King instructing all clients in the correct operation procedure. “When someone selects one of our castles, we transport it and set it up showing them how to operate it while explaining all the safety procedures,” Susan said. Castles can be booked for four or eight hours for private or public use – however constant supervision is required when erected for public use. So to put some bounce into your next function phone 5449 6501 or email sekilcullen@dodo.com.au

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Peppergreen Farm Catering is a social enterprise providing supported employment to people living with a disability. As a social enterprise, we aim to be financially self-sufficient and to assist people with a disability to develop career pathways and achieve their full potential. 100% of profits are reinvested into providing services that empower people with a disability.

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

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

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

The cataract surgical procedure is same day with no overnight stay. A local anaesthetic is used and there is no need to be put to sleep. At Eye Surgeons Bendigo, we use a technique requiring no needles to be injected around the eye. The cataract is removed through a micro incision as small as 2.2 mm. An artificial lens (intraocular lens implant) is then put into the eye in the same place as where the cataract was and stays inside the eye forever and will never degrade. It needs no maintenance or replacement.

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

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PRING is the perfect time to get into fitness. Whether you haven’t really exercised before, are recovering from illness or injury, bored with the old gym routine, or would like more supervision and attention while exercising to ensure you are performing the exercise correctly, Alternative Fitness Bendigo is for you. Instructor Karin Herrmann believes the first step to get back into exercise is simply to reconnect to the intrinsic joy of movement “Exercise is no doubt a great antidote to stress and an expanding waistline,” Karin said. “When it comes to exercise keep it simple and exercise in your comfort zone at 50 per cent of maximum capacity. If we make this the basis for being active, our motivation soars and we naturally want to exercise more.” AFB hold stretch and fitball classes along with ChiBall and WuTao Dance classes. Karin has more than 30 years experience in the health and fitness industry, and has been running classes for 15 years. You’ll be well looked after as body, mind and spirit are nurtured, and harmony and balance are created within. Free come and try sessions are again being held on Tuesday, September 23 at 6.30pm and Wednesday, September 24 at 9.30am. Please book for these sessions. A one day Wu Tao workshop will also be held on Saturday, October 18. For more information visit Karin’s website at alternativefitnessbendigo.com.au or phone 5449 3489. Alternatively contact Karin by email at kherrmann@impulse.net.au.

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NEW venue will be home for the Bendigo Orchid Club’s annual spring show in early October. Club president Ross Pascoe sees the move to a new location as a positive step in the development of the club’s very popular show. “The new venue is great, we now have more room for our displays and sales, the facilities are great and the light is fantastic,” Ross said. “Visitors will now be able to see the plants under much better conditions than in the past. “The Eaglehawk Soccer Club and the City of Greater Bendigo have also been a great help with their assistance during the relocation.” “There is always a concern when

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moving an event to a new location that our regular visitors will find it hard to find us but we think it will be okay. “It’s just off Eaglehawk Road behind the California Gully shops, so not hard to find at all.” Judging by the condition of everyone’s plants and the number of flowers that are appearing, this year’s show should be one of the best in years. Bendigo Orchid Club’s Annual Spring Show Friday, October 3 through to Sunday October 5 at the Wes Vine Hall, Truscott Reserve, Murdock Street, California Gully. Doors open 1pm, Friday October 3. Further details at www.facebook.com/ BendigoOrchidClub or www.oscov.asn.au/ boc/shows

Cooked meals on demand

ID you know that PepperGreen Farm Catering can supply home cooked meals created for your convenience? Their fresh meals provide a total meal solution for people who don’t have the time to prepare nourishing food or people with an ongoing illness who are unable to cater for themselves. PepperGreen Farm Catering’s customers may need assistance organising or preparing nutritious meals for themselves due to disability or an age related condition. This can make it difficult to get to your favourite store or find fresh produce or even flavours unique to your culture. Poor access to nutritious food may also

eventually lead to declining health. The team at PepperGreen Farm Catering recognise that by supplying healthy and tasty food, many of their customers can focus on doing other things they enjoy or need. “That’s why we’ve taken the time to assist our customers with regular healthy home cooked meals,” Angie from PepperGreen Farm Catering said. PepperGreen Farm Catering meals are cooked to order in their own kitchen, prepared from the freshest ingredients, with the same care and attention to detail as if you had made them yourself at home. Phone Angie or Belinda on 5446 1385 to find out more.

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$50 for 4 months B Bendigo Child Restraint Fitting Centre offers a complete installation service of all types of car restraints from new born to 8 years. Costa is a certified and registered member with ACRI, being also the owner guarantees personalised service and the highest quality installation possible with over 20 years experience in fitting child restraints in vehicles.

Bendigo Child Restraint Fitting Centre 8 Caradon Way, Eaglehawk • Ph: 0419 371 586 Monday to Friday 10am-5pm. • Bookings Essential Mo CHARLOTTE ROSE CRAIG

LEO WILLIAM NIHILL

was born at St John of God

LUCY ESTELLE JOHNSTONE

DAMIAN CALLANAN

was born at

St John of God

Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health September 16, 2014

September 9, 2014

September 12, 2014

September 9, 2014

4468 grams

3100 grams

4160 grams

Daughter of Samantha

Son of Belinda and

Daughter of Nicole

Son of Melissa Apiata

Matt Nihill of Spring

and Lucas Johnstone

and Danial Callanan of

Gully. Brother for Hugh

of Golden Square.

Bendigo. Brother for

Eaglehawk.

and Charles.

Sister for Brittney.

Anthony and Dallas.

ARABELLA CHARLIZE FERNANDES

ARCHIE WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT

and Ashleigh Craig of

BRAYDEN LEIGH WOODBURN

LIAM JAXON WOODBURN

was born at

Bendigo Health

September 14, 2014

September 11, 2014

3362 grams

3820 grams

Daughter of Janine

Son of Paige and

3061 grams

3033 grams

Son of Kirstie Woodburn

of Golden Square.

and Glen Fernandes

Sam Cartwright of

Brother for Brylie

of Kyneton.

Kangaroo Flat.

and Liam.

and Brayden.

COOPER CHARLIE GUILD

CHASE JAMES HOWARTH

Dibella-Fernandes

MYSHA KALEEM BUTTAR

POLLY MAE O’BRIEN

was born at

Bendigo Health

Mercy Women’s

September 10, 2014

September 16, 2014

Hospital, Heidelberg

2002 grams

2300 grams

Daughter of Oswa

Son of Simone and

Son of Hayley Robertson

and Kaleem Buttar

Marc Guild of Bendigo.

and Jack Howarth of

of Strathfieldsaye.

Richard O’Brien. Sister

Brother for Tyler.

North Bendigo

Sister for Ailiyah.

for Oliver and Evelyn.

IVY PEARL OGLE

LOTTI JEAN CHILDS

PAVIN KOCHENGAN

EDWARD JAMES PATRICK BUCKERIDGE

July 23, 2014 3440 grams Daughter of Jade Fry and

was born at

St John of God

September 14, 2014

September 13, 2014

3004 grams

3056 grams

Daughter of Courtney

Daughter of Abby

and Daniel Ogle of

Kuhne and Danny Childs

Kochengan Krish of

Edward Buckeridge

Gisborne.

of Bendigo.

Castlemaine.

of Golden Square.

Baby Photos

Bendigo Weekly B

5440 2500

BABY WEAR

September 11, 2014

September 14, 2014

3234 grams

4270 grams

Son of Poongodi

Son of Erin and

Kochengan and

BUDGET PACKAGE

SINGLE PRICES

2 x 6” x 9” 4 x 4” x 6” $35

4” x 6” $4 6” x 9” $15 8” x 12” $20

All brands exclusive to Helen’s Baby Wear

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YES we match onlin e prices

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You deserve a Treat Let‛s celebrate Spring

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2014 TOURS FLORIADE ACT OCT 6th - 10th NEW ZEALAND NOV 14th - DEC 3rd HUNTER VALLEY XMAS LIGHTS DEC 6th - 13th

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WRINKLE REMOVAL by injectables. Fantastic results. Give yourself a lift for the Spring. Prices starting from $125. Phone Michelle 0435 748 673

Ph 0407 057 254

Quills Open Monday-Saturday from 6pm 2 Courses $35.00 per person

HEALTH SERVICES BOWEN THERAPIST

Gentle relaxing technique to assist & manage whole body aches & pains Ph Jane 0402 946 130

Reservations call 5445 5300

TUTORING

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GUITAR & VOCAL Lessons at Professional Studio. Student discount avail. Call 0400 746 542

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SCHOOL TUTORING

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PERSONALS

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Or Phone Ray on 5446 1817 or Mary on 5444 0221

in our

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TRAINING & EDUCATION

SHORT COURSES Places are available in the following one-day courses being held October.

Food Handlers Certificate A one-day food handlers course is being held on the 13th October. Book your place now. Course cost $85.

Responsible Service of Alcohol Expressions of interest are also being taken for the Responsible Service of Alcohol Course to be held in October. Course cost $85. Enrol Now.

Places filling fast!

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EMPLOYMENT

Your job not paying enough? Earn extra $$ as an Avon Representative selling to your co-workers, friends and neighbours.

Call: Karen 0408 172 573

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EMPLOYMENT hairdressing

Chef Apprenticeships Two positions vacant

Individuals Indivi Ind ividua ivi d ls best suited to this job b mus mustt demo dem onstrate an interest in cooking coo okin ki g demonstrate and food preparation. They They must must enjoy working with their thei heirr hands, hands, fast pace environment, be e creative and work as part of a team.

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A sschool chool certificate or equivalent iss nec ne essary for enrolment into some me necessary Level TAFE TAF EL evel III Certificate programs ms in Hospitality, such as the BRIT TAF Hos AFE AF E TAFE program.

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There is an opportunity for mature age There T e apprentice a rentice who is looking for a new app w career career path however they must be ca wil qui uick ui ck willing to work hard and at a quick p pac e of a working kitchen.. pace Please Ple a forward your resume e to: c yanie@bunja.com.au cha chayanie@bunja.com.au

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EMPLOYMENT

PANEL BEATING

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PLASTERER Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is a major rural water provider, servicing over 35,000 farming and irrigation customers across 68,000 square kilometres, in the Goulburn Murray region. Reporting to the Managing Director, the primary responsibility of this role is to own the corporate reputation of GMW. Accordingly the successful candidate will: • be commercial and able to understand all facets of the business • be sensitive to issues and policies, and manage their impact on GMW and its customers • lead and inspire a high performing marketing & communications team To effect the above you will require: • proven marketing & communications experience at leadership level • well developed strategic thinking and business planning skills • an outcomes focus to issues management, internal and external • experience dealing with government, media and other key stakeholders This exciting role, based in Tatura (15 minutes from Shepparton) represents a superb opportunity to make a significant difference to the profile and reputation of GMW and to project the organisation and its services as contemporary, dynamic, efficient, and attuned to community values. To express your interest please email your cv to consultant@pacificsearch. com.au quoting GMW in the subject box, and/or call (03) 9631 1500 for a confidential discussion. You will receive a position and candidate profile by return email. Applications close October 6.

POST HOLES

Millers Holes Mobile 0418 510 217.

PAINTING & DECORATING Interiors, exteriors, free quotes, no job too small, 40 yrs exp. Ph. 0407 412 977 Colin Wright Spray painting, rust repairs. 25 yrs experience, cheap rates. Ph 5443 1710 or 0401 915 906.

General Manager

PLUMBER Lic

Renovations, burst or blocked pipes, sewer & storm water mains, HWS, maintenance, etc. Kevin O'Dea: 0408 140 663

Skilled Handyman • Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting Will travel within a 50km radius of Bendigo

PJ TAYLOR 5446 1422 0448 713 499

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Negs, Film, Slides & Photos copied to CD. Restore, Re-print, & Protect Originals. Call Jacinta: 0420 278 951

SPLIT SYSTEMS

And all electrical needs. Ph 0419 367 071

WEED CONTROL

Driveways, Fencelines, Boundaries, Blocks large or small, Fire Breaks Phone 0427 301 401

LAWN MOWING

Grass Slashing - Large areas, Whipper Snipping & Log Splitting. Phone

Wayne: 0417 312 388

BROWNS DIESEL

For all your Diesel Servicing or Repairs •Cars •Trucks •4WD •Heavy Equipment

Mitchell: 0410706222 Balldock Crt, Ehawk

To advertise in this section please call

PLASTER

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

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BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

Phone 5440 2529

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

BLOCKED DRAINS Same day service Ph 1800 630 922

BRICKLAYERS all types of brick and block work, chimneys and fireplaces. Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917.

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

CONCRETER

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

CONCRETER Driveways Paths etc Free Quotes

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

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

BENDIGO AT HOME CAR REMOVALS. HAIRDRESSING Ph 0402 775 329 Affordable 7 Days.

CLEANING & CARPET Cleaning, Steam clean or Dry clean $50 first room, $10 per room after that Ph 0439 374 389 Receipt & ABN supplied

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Slow start up? Internet buggy? Kids killed the computer again? On site tune up for that troublesome computer. Ph. 0415 036 568 Pensioner Disc. Avail.

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HUNTLY TRACTOR MOWING Servicing house blocks to large acreage. Phone Steve: 0427 381 667 LAWN Mowing - Edges trimmed, grass removed Handyman Repairs, Rubbish Removal, Ride on Mowing also available. $30 p/hour Ph Tony 0412 824 690 Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping

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

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

Rubbish Removal $70 per

load/$65 pen (incl tip fee $31) for 7x4 square box trailer.

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

Ph Mick 5448 5402 or 0407 448 249

NANGA GNULLE GARDEN CARE

KITCHEN, BATHROOMS

& PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • New Kitchens • Bathroom Renovations • Warehouse direct Bathroom products

ABN: 62 094 744 216

Services Offered

PH 0417 511 159

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Southern Cross Blinds & Awnings

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

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

Services Offered

Lawn Mowing & Ride on Call Mick 0439 433 057

ANTENNAS

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

Phone Ron on 5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

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Taxation 2014 ADVERTISING FEATURE

MAKE SURE TO LODGE YOUR TAX BY BAS & GST Individual and Business Returns Taxation strategies Self managed superannuation funds Setting up and managing accounting systems and solutions 0409 859 449 | 28 Waterford Drive, Strathfieldsaye karen@wellingtontax.com.au | www.wellingtontax.com.au

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Accounting & Management Consultants P/L

Qualified TAX Professional Individual Rates from $98 Under 21 from $75

Weekend & AH Appointments Available

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Ph 5444 0455

OCTOBER 31 GOERS & MAUNDER Public Accountants Registered Tax Agents

Bjoern’s Accounting Services

• TAX RETURNS FROM $99 • Personal & Business

For all your Taxation Taxation, Bookkeeping Bookkeeepinng aand ndd Accounting needs. Servicing Individuals, Companies, Partnerships, SMSFs and Trusts. l can also ensure your BAS, Super, FBT and Work Cover compliance. Best of all – I COME TO YOU – even after hours

New clients welcome

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Tax ing ier k a s M e Ea m i T

Call Bjoern – 5446 2697

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

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472 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo

RETURNS EXPRESS

Tax help with Shares & investments Negative gearing & rental Capital gains Multiple year tax returns

PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT REGISTERED TAX AGENT

Tax return types prepared Personal, business & partnership Business specialists

Accountants & Business Advisors

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We take the burden out of tax for you

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

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Services Offered BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N

Bobcat & Tipper Hire

Smythe’s Bobcat & Excavator Hire

SEPTIC TANK SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS Supplied and installed PIC LICENCED

Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

• Landscape Preps • Footings/Trenches • Site Clearing • Concrete Removal • Limited Access • Post Hole Borer • Rock Grab & Rock Breaker

200 - 600mm diameter

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

Call Ron 0438 569 385

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COM PET RATE ITIVE S

BOBCAT AND TIPPER SERVICES

• Laser Levelled Site cuts • Landscaping • Driveways • Backyard clean-ups • Postholes • Trenching

LITTLE RIPPER

Using our 5 ton excavator 4.5 ton skid steer & ten metre tipper

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

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• Post & Stump Holes - 150mm, 250mm, 350mm • Chain Trenching • Site Preparation & Clean Ups • Ground Levelling • Concrete & Rubbish Removal • General Earthmoving, Driveways and Garden Landscaping • Sand, Soil & Stone - Carting & Spreading • 10m2 Tipper Hire

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Call Fred red 0 0429 429 4 434 34 405

SJK EXCAVATIONS w Commercial, Industrial and Domestic Earthworks • Post Holes • Trenching • Driveways • Site Cuts • Posi Track bobcat

• 5 ton excavator with post hole attachment • Site clean ups • Free Quotes

Phone Stuart 0407 514 797 sjkexcavations@yahoo.com.au • ABN 63708909386

After Hours Ph. 5448 8814 cjchandler65@bigpond.com

Call Clint 0427 349 549

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

Call Matt 0418 392 559 matthewsefton33@gmail.com

Sherlock Soil Works Excavator Bobcat Tipper • Post Holes • Trenches • Site Cleans • Pools • Driveways • Site Cuts • 5 ton Excavator with Post Hole Attachment and Rock Breaker

James Sherlock Ph: 0407 472 775

sherlocksoilworks@hotmail.com

Digger Service

Ph: Glenn or Donna

5446 7163 or 0418 510 074

Services Offered To advertise in this section please call 1300 558 385

LEON BEATTY 0415 503 875 BUILDERS

thebeattles@bigpond.com

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

Ti Timber b Fl Floors Decks Pergolas Stairs Registered Builder

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CARPENTERS

P.E CARPENTRY

Qualified tradesman • 18 Years experience

Decks Pergolas Verandahs Renovations

Small KIT Kitchens

PH 0418 129 487 E: paule@harboursat.com.au

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BUILDERS

NEED A CARPENTER? CALL DISTINCTIVE CARPENTRY

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Renos Extensions Verandahs Decking

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CLEANING SERVICES

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Quality Cleaning Services Serving Bendigo for 20 Years

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Spring

Cleaning advertising feature e

z General Cleaning z Vinyl Maintenance z Window Cleaning z Carpet Steam and Dry Cleaning z Emergency 24hr Flood and Fire Assistance

PHONE: 5442 2227 Fax: 5441 8521 EMAIL: info@sandhurstcleaning.com.au

Kellow’s Cleaning Service ALL TYPES OF CLEANING CATERED FOR

• Carpet Cleaning • Floor Cleaning • Floor Polishing • Contract Cleaning • Builders Cleaning

SPRING CLEANING SPECIAL: Carpet Cleaning $20 per room just mention this ad!

Ph: 5441 7270

The right time to freshen your house N

OW that spring has arrived, it’s time to freshen up your house Stain Busters carpet cleaning service covers a two hour radius from before the Christmas shopping and end of year activities begin Bendigo and comes with a satisfaction guarantee. to dominate your calendar. Bookings of four rooms or more, made by first time customers will Stain Busters Bendigo offers a variety of services that can assist you receive 10 per cent off regular prices. in your spring clean. Offer valid until close of business, Tuesday, September 30. Don Leske, an IICRC trained technician, is qualified in carpet, rug and upholstery cleaning, protection and stain removal. Stain Busters use a steam cleaning process and have a variety of effective products to deal with difficult stains. Their technicians strive to provide quality service and results on each occasion. Further services include tile and grout cleaning, drapes and vertical blind cleans, a 24 hour flood emergency response and should you accidentally drop bleach on your carpet, Don is now trained in recolouring of carpets. Don regularly attends industry seminars and training to ensure his knowledge is kept up to date and all work is completed in accordance with relevant Australian and International standards. Steam cleaning with Stain Busters is effective in reducing the dirt, dust mites, drink, food and pet stains that accumulate throughout the year. For a booking, quote or stain removal advice, call Stain CLEAN UP: Don Leske from Stainbusters. Busters Bendigo on 1300 078 246 between 8am to 8pm Photo: GARRY PATERSON Monday to Saturday.

Ken McDonald’s

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Services Offered COMPUTERS

FURNITURE REMOVALISTS

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HANDYMAN SERVICES

LIVING

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CALL STEVE 0408 928 763

GARDEN SERVICES

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Setup, configuration and training. All done on your premises. Call Rob (ex Mac1)

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

0457 803 207

Pensioners Welcome

Discounts Available

Phone Neil on 0417 144 280

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

CAN-DO

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

Paving, Retaining Walls, Decorative Concreting, Garden Design, Pool Landscaping Trade Qualified – Excavator

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Nate 0419 342 677 Steve 0438 412 096 E: livingedgelandscapes@gmail.com

Call Justin - 0437 Ca 0 37 754 636 6

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

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ABN: 47 4719 719 7463 3 569 5

BENDIGO SPRAY PAVING

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Handyman

We only do small jobs that take up to an hour

Fixed Fee $65

0475 216 556 or 5448 8671 HOME MAINTENANCE

PETE’S INSIDE AND OUT Home Maintenance & Renovations

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ne Hour

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

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Big or Big or small small we we fix it all!

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

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

CONCRETE PIPING

0422 660 912 Pensioner discounts available.

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

KITCHENS KITCHENS

4 Seaso Seasons Garden Care

Hedges Trimmed & Shaped • Lawn Mowing • Clippings Caught & Removed • Edges Trimmed • Pruning of Roses & Fruit Trees • Ride on Mowing • Weeding & Weed Spraying • Yard Clean Ups • Planting & Mulching

ELECTRICIANS

Electrical Installations

Over 40 Years Service

REC 4085

Geoff Williams

FREE QUOTES, 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678

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

Phone: 0417 329 802

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

Darren Liersch: 0409 077 600

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

GREG SMITH ELECTRICIAN

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

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GLASS / WINDOWS

BROKEN GLASS

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

(03) 5442 8900 A/H 0427 148 447 tshatwell@erppower.com

1300 558 385 LAWN MOWING

Edge Gardening and Mowing Lawn Mowing Weed Control Fertilising

Rubbish Removal Pruning

for a free quote call Malcolm at: Phone: (03) 54393799 Mobile: 0401 337 083

MOBILE BATHROOMS

ARE YOU RENOVATING? (Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

Mowing and Maintenance

0409 173 754 Peter

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

Pete’s

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TRADIES

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Gary 0422 854 620

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EDGE

landscape design & construction

Central Victoria 13 11 98

APPLE PRODUCTS

LANDSCAPING

BATHROOMS WARDROBES

FUNCTIONAL

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Call David/Bronwyn

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

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

Quotation gladly given

Call Phill Hutchings on

0417 057 010

To arrange a FREE consultation & quote

Call 03 5444 2425 LANDSCAPING

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

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

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

Phone Trippa 0427 241 958 PEST CONTROL

PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman

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

PH: 0418 822 911

Formally “Spider Sprayers”

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FOR SALE

Services Offered PLUMBERS

ROOFING

Specialising in all general plumbing, kitchen & bathroom renovations.

SUPERIOR & MAINTENANCE SERVICES

New Roofing Re-Roofing Extensions Rebedding & Flexible Pointing Valley & Gutter Replacement

Quality Work 0430 712 108 at a fair E: Ldellis23@hotmail.com price.

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

1300 850 342 LocalClassifieds PLEASE NOTE STONE MASONS

544 33 999 4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

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

Lic#100122

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

Phone 0408 506 159 Lic#23529

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

O’KEEFFE

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

SUBDIVISION

• Lawn & Garden Maintenance • General Home Maintenance • Including: Internal & External Repairs • Welding & Fabrications, Fence Repairs • Painting & Spray Painting • Rubbish Removal & Clean Ups

PH: 0400 504 04 654 or 0448 985 958 justinok1971@bigpond.com

RUBBISH REMOVAL

(Free ads 5pm Wednesday)

Mail: Include your name, address and phone number. Bendigo Weekly P.O Box 324 Bendigo 3552 Email: Include your name, address and phone number. classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

SUBDIVIDE NOW!

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

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TREE REMOVAL & MAINTENANCE

TILING

7 Days a Week No job too small or too big

Green Waste Green Waste Special

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

0423 402 474

422 lt LG Fridge/ Freezer, White, 2 years old, GC, $600 Ph 0421 070 705 4 DRAWER wooden filing cabinet. Good condition. $60 Phone 5444 5189 60'S laminex table, pink & grey $85 Ph 0466 269 948 ANTIQUE N&E Corn York large meat dish $75 Ph 5442 1507 AUTHENTIC D&G Sunglasses as new, in box $50 Ph 0411 783 679

Thorp Tiling

91 Wesley St, Kangaroo Flat

“You style it, I’ll tile it”

TRAV THE TREE CLIMBER

Kyle 0421 255 044 www.thorptiling.com kylethorptiling@live.com.au

Professional Tree Surgeon

Cert 3 Arboriculture/ ISA Certified Arborist

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

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

0403 678 086

TREE LOPPING

SMITHS

Services Offered

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

To advertise in this section contact our classifieds department

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

1300 558 385

David Smith

0427 506 160

BBQ large gas, good order, $20 ono, Phone 5447 4478 BEER Keg Spit with thermostat, regulator & Gas bottle $200 Phone 5449 6985

COMPACTUS 5 bay, Good condition. $1,500 ono Bgo 0418 507 190

DANCE Shoes, Black Sz 8-8.5, Medium heel, $60 Ph 0409 974 492

DEB dress size 10-12 West Bendigo $100 ono Ph 5443 9537

DESIGNER ladies shoes as new in boxe size 9 $10 Ph 0411 783 679

DESK chair GC solid $15 Ph 5441 2516

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

BIKE, girls. $15 Ph 5443 9130 BIKE ladies 26" near new with helmet $100 ono Ph 5443 7156 BLACK leather boots Sz 7 Exc Cond $20 Phone 0407 112 178 PETROL blower Vac /Mulcher still in box EC $80 Phone 0438 836 430 BOAT canopy suit 1.5-1.7m width, $20. Ph 5447 3822

BUFFET 1940's solid, good condition, $200 Phone 0429 148 739 CARAVAN covers 16-18ft 1 near new, 1 used $90 ono Ph 5442 9222 CLOTHES Dryer $50 Ph 0400 148 195

DISPLAY Case : Full Glass illuminated, Size 180Lx45Wx94H, Good condition $600 ONO Ph Bgo 0418 507 190

DOG kennel, Large, solid with tin roof, $20. Ph 5443 1487

DOG kennel, Medium, solid with tin roof, $10. Ph 5443 1487

DOUBLE slat Bed and matteress, Black iron head end and foot end, GC, $200. Phone 0421 070 705

DRESSER, Reluctant sale, Timber & Leadlight Dresser $600 ONO Phone 0418 732 562

DRESSING Table, stained timber 3 drawers + Mirror $65 Ph 0466 269 948

ENTERTAINMENT unit mahogany GC $50 Ph 0400 471 471

Store Well with Stilwell

Containers to suit all your needs!

✹ Buyight, r t Outr Ren y o o bu t

Phone Brian on

0417 545 193 or 5447 7276

Ceramic & Porcelain Slate & Stone Waterproofing Silicon & Grout Sealing Feature Walls & Mosaic Ourdoor Areas

CHEF gas stove 54cm nat gas $275 Phone 5447 0217

JUDD’S TREE LOPPING

Quality tree and Stump Removal

We load for you!

40 bricks $20 the lot Ph 5442 1507

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

KARIM 0435 147 045

FLOOR & WALL TILING

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

1970'S pusher pram $20 Phone 0468 741 178

BABY Boosti seat, red, $20 Phone 0417 349 385

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

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

Classifieds 1300 558 385

FOR SALE

BAR stools, swivel, with backs, white, padded. $100pair 0417 349 385

License No. 32710

0448 701 138

* Fully Insured

SIGNWRITERS

PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429

0438 632 219

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting

Master Plumber

Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned

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

5444 2028

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

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall

CV Industrial Vacuum Services

EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING

STO UN

Pty. Ltd.

SPOUT CLEANING

FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS S

For a free quote, call Luke on

Ph 5446 1535

SPOUT CLEANING

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

ROOFING

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classifieds@ bendigopublishing .com

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

CUBBIES FROM $895

SAVE $153 ON FREE UPGRADE PACK Skylight, Letterbox, Stable Doors & Flowerbox (September Only)

FREE SKY LIGHT

FREE LETTER BOX

FREE FLOWER BOX

FREE STABLES DOOR Christmas Layby Available

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

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FOR SALE

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

GATE steel mesh, 225 L x 203 H $75 Ph 0401 132 177

$100 per 6x4 delivered Ph 0434 835 984

FIREWOOD Quality Dry Grey & Yellow Box Del $120/m Local Ph 0448 186 691 FLOOR cushions x3 GC $10 Ph 5441 2516 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

FRIDGES

GATES for house, Art Deco, steel, 198 x 84 $100 Ph 0401 132 177 GIRLS bike Barbie with training wheels 203mm tyres GC $30 5447 2362 GIRTON summer dresses x2 Sz 12A $50 ea Phone 5441 7936

HAY BALES Small square Oat & Rye Grass, Top quality, Shedded, $7.00 each Phone 0419 335 576

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

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

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

GARDEN Ornament Scarifier 600-700kg $300 ONO Ph 0400 346 683

IRONING board, very solid with padded floral cover $30. Ph 0420 859 695

GARDEN STRAW $3 per bale Ph 0411 783 679

GASCOIGNE leather chesterfield wing back chairs x 2, Exc Cond. $1800 Pair Ph 0438 424 842 GATE Frame, covered in Tin 10ft L x 6ft H $90 Ph 0401 132 177

JARRAH parquetry tiles about 10 square metres. Tiles 68mmx197mm $500 ono Phone 5444 5189 VACUUM cleaner with all attachments VGC $30 Phone 0428 568 825 KITCHEN bench tops & dbl sink, grey stone laminex, island 2380x750 & 2720x595. $380 Ph 0407 337 717

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

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

ONO Ph 0419 342 405

LARGE birdcage + 2 yellow cockateils $70 Phone 5442 7974 LAWNMOWER VICTA 2 Stroke with catcher $50 Ph 0425 880 259 MATERNITY Jeans Sz 10, good condition $10 Phone 0407 112 178 MICROWAVE Panasonic 560Wx305Hx420D 1000W $30 5439 5544 MOBILITY scooter Shoprider deluxe, GC, $1200. Phone 0438 431 450

MUSHROOM COMPOST

$50 per metre. Minimum 4 metres. Free delivery to Bendigo area. Phone 0400 855 626. OLD vintage suitcase $30 Ph 0466 269 948 ONIONS, strong & healthy ready to plant. $4 for 50 76 Gill Ave Eaglehawk Phone 5446 3720 ORCHARD Plants Young plants for sale. $5 each. Phone 5442 7974 OUTDOOR chairs x6 with cushions $60 the lot Ph 5442 1815 OZILO Mig Welder, used once, Very good Condition, $200 Phone 5449 6985 PARK benches x2 $25 each Ph 0418 506 208 PETROL hedge trimmer 24mm cut width 26CC 2str $50 0438 424 842

PIANO 'Morel' upright, full iron frame, ex Fortuna, with bench stool, $580. Ph 0407 337 717

Large modular chocolate brown lounge. 2 pieces. Sturdy frame, very heavy, built to last. Ideal for students.

FOR SALE

WANTED TO BUY

ROUND pine kitchen table & 4 chairs $50 Ph 0400 148 195

SMALL Square Hardwood table $80 Ph 0400 148 195

STEP ladder, Baileys, 3 meters High, $40 Phone 5439 3054

Bendigo Coin & Collectables Club Inc.

SOLID wood bedside tables x 2 $25 each Phone 5443 9130

STRAW

LAMINEX table and chairs, 1950's, $200 ono. Ph 0429 148 739

PIANO Hapsburg, Hugo Wertheim $350 ONO Ph 5447 9355 or 0409 139 576

For Sale

$195

FOR SALE

PLANTER 1M square, steel frame, timber lined $35 Ph 5446 1310 RIDE-ON Mower MTD 38"inch cut, 18HP, Excellent Condition $1650 Phone 0407 412 977 RIDING Boots Brown Baxter Leather Sz 9 New $50 Ph 0428 723 057

Bendigo Weekly — Friday, September 19, 2014

SOLID wood Wardrobe 840mm W x 70H x 46D $95 Ph 5443 9130

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

STEAM Mop, New, still in box $50 Ph 0409 974 492

CLEARING SALES

CLEARANCE SALE 200 Abbotts Road, Axe creek (off Axe Creek Road) 11am Friday 26th September

Round Bales from $33 Little Squares $6.00 Ph 0438 373 291

QUALITY RECYCLED TIMBER

Supplying Bendigo & Echuca Hardwood/River Redgum/Oregon & more Timber dressing service also available Renovators & Furniture makers

CALL LUKE 0427 050 714

We will offer: Denning Coach (Ready for re-fit) 40 x 9’6” High cube container (weather and vermon proof), single beds, mattresses, plants, quantity of timber - Baltic pine, hardwood and Oregon, electrical and plumbing fittings, Yamaha 2800 generator, Red Greenfield mower/tractor and trailer, 40 + boxes of ceramic tiles, Quantity of terra cotta pots and ors, Rural solar panels and solar battery, PVC, Quantity of scrap metal - Aluminium and galvanised, Galvanised 44 gal drums, Swing Set, Trampoline, Hoover washing machine and dryer, Many other Sundry lots

ID and phone number required and payment on the day.

Enquiries: 0418 509 430

TOP SOIL Sieved $35 per metre, 4 metre min. delivery 8m & 10m also avail. Garden Mix $50 a metre. Garden Rocks also avail. Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770 TRAVEL Bag, Samsonite hard case w/wheels EC $45 ph 0418 256 107 TREATED Pine Timber 4M x 140 x 50 $20 Ph 5439 5544

AUCTION - Wednesday 24th Sept - 6 pm 177 View Street, Bendigo 670 lots of Antiques & Collectables on offer:

inc:- Vic Cedar 2dr B/Case, Oval Loo Table, 5 & 7dwr Chests, Ced Ped Based Table/Desk, Double Ended Couch, Toilet Mirrors, Gents Chair, B/Back Chairs, Sev Disp Cabs, Vic Wal Chaise, Pr Salon Chairs, 6 Vic Mah Spade Back Chairs, Mah 3 dr Robe, Desk, Vic Oak Sec B/Case, Carved Barometer, Rosewood Pole Screen, Pine & Cedar Duchess Chests, Jacobean S/Board & Matching 7 pce Dining Set, Spinning Wheel, 1920’s B/W S/Boards, Edw Kauri S/Board, Robes Baltic Kit Table, Sing Sew/Mach, Leather L/Suite, Ornate Chinese Lanterns, Mounted Deer Heads, Vic Cast Verandah Lace, Brass & Iron Beds, Musical Instruments, Clocks, Kero Lamps, Aust. Pottery, Collectable Coins, Banknotes, Stamps, Cig Cards, Ladders, Garden Pots & Urns, Palms & Ferns, Old Tools etc. etc.

Collectables:- R/Albert, R/Doulton, R/Winton, Brownie Downing, Limoge, Clarice Cliff, Vic Carnival & Dep Glass, Fenton, Stuart Crystal, Costume & Estate Jewellery etc. etc. FULL INSPECTION: Sat 9 - 5pm also 9am Day of Sale. CONTACT: Dennis 5442 2689 or Vernon 5441 4168 or 0407 485 333

www.bendigoantiques.com.au

x 140 x 50 $30 Ph 5439 5544 Study 5441

WANTED TO BUY

CASH

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

TRACTORS & farm machinery wanted. Going or not, cash paid, Ph 0429 393 221 WANTED to buy caravans. Cash up to $2000. Ph 0434 040 687

WANTED SCRAP WANTED

WALL Tile Adhesive, 10L drum 3/4 full $30 Ph 5436 1382

GARAGE SALES

WHEELCHAIR "Acacia" Transit folding frame $80 Ph 5443 8649 WHIPPER Snipper, petrol, Exc Cond. $40 ONO Phone 0438 836 430

WOODEN decks x2, 2mx3m. 295x45 laser pine frames, 140x19 merbau decking. Decking removed ready to transport. Bolts, decking screws incl. $750 ono Phone 5444 5189

RENOVATION Garage Sale 23 Harley St Strathdale. Monday 10am-4pm & Tuesday 9am-4pm 2 used lounge suites GC, brand new shoes, bags, umbrelles, ladies gloves, scarves & evening bags & more

Classifieds 1300 558 385

Cash:

Cheque:

Visa:

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Strathdale win after comeback By JOEL PETERSON

A SHAUN Boxshall stunner in extra time ensured Strathdale would complete the BASL championship and grand final double, when the Blues defeated Eaglehawk last weekend as part of the Bendigo Soccer Festival. The 3-1 win did not come easily, with Eaglehawk opening the scoring midway through the first half courtesy of Justin Warren. The Borough controlled the play for the remainder of the first

half and any chances the Blues had were quickly taken away by a strong defence lead by Longano Medallist Brent Hamblin. The second half was a different story, with Strathdale controlling the play, as the Eaglehawk players started to tire. Eventually the Blues found the equalizer through substitute Lonain Burnett in the 80th minute. After 90 minutes the deadlock could not be broken, so the match headed into extra time to look for a result, which

did not take long to find. From the kick-off to start extra time, Sean Boxshall capped off his stellar season by beating several defenders and finishing inside the six yard box to give Strathdale the lead. As both teams tired, it was not until the last minute of extra time that Strathdale captain Nick Watson put the result in doubt with a great finish from a clever cross, as the Blue supporters celebrated what was an outstanding season. In what was the surprise of the day, Spring

Gully defeated Colts United and reversed the Championship result. Ally Van Dalen scored a brace for the Reds, who claimed a 3-0 win. In other games on the day Spring Gully defeated Eaglehawk 3-2 in the men’s Division two game, and Strathdale took a 4-1 win from the Youth match. Meanwhile, FC Bendigo scored a stunning NPL1 win, defeating Kingston City 3-0 at Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve on Saturday night.

HEADS UP: Strathdale and Eaglehawk players battle in the final above and far left. LEFT: The Reds had a surprise win. Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN. More photos at www.bendigophotos.com

Tennis set for a big year THIS year’s Bendigo Festival Of Tennis is set to be bigger and better than ever, according to Bendigo Tennis Association executive officer Leon Retallick. This year’s festival runs from November 1-16, and again features back to back $50,000 ATP Challenger events. Two other tournaments will also be run over the festival with a junior tournament and silver-level Australian Money Tournament also on offer. “It is set to be another really exciting event, and we are really looking forward to hosting it yet again,” Retallick said. “It is also disappointing in a way, because this is the last year of the back-toback challenger events as one of them is heading to Canberra next year. “It is the last event of a lot of the girls’ seasons, so we are expecting some top level talent to be on show again this year.” Last year the Festival reinvigorated the career of current number world 28 Casey Dellacqua, who completed the double in Bendigo before working her way up the rankings in what has been a stellar 2014 season. Retallick said he is confident that a similar talent, who is looking to take form into the Australian summer season, could have a breakout two weeks at the festival. “Last year Casey really made the event what it was, and has obviously gone on to great things,” Retallick said. “Hopefully someone like Ash Barty or Olivia Rogowska can really use the event as a kind of springboard this year into a successful summer.” The event will be launched today, with Damian Drum and Todd Woodbridge at the BTA’s Nolan Street complex.

GLORY: 2013 Bendigo Cup won by Sertorius ridden by Ryan Maloneyy. Photo: BILL CONROY

Group status boost for the Bendigo Cup THE Bendigo Cup is set to be one of only two country-based group races next year, after the Australian Pattern Committee decided to upgrade the 2015 edition of the race from listed status. The move means the 2400m Bendigo Cup will rival the Geelong Cup as the only country group race in Victoria. “The upgrade of the cup to

Group 3 means that the Bendigo and Geelong Cups are the only country races in Victoria that have group status,” BJC chief executive officer Ian Hart said. “It is a significant achievement for the club in the short time of having the cup date altered and becoming a qualifying race for the Melbourne Cup.” Under its new status, the

cup is sure to attract even more quality fields to Bendigo, with Geelong traditionally being used as one of the main lead-up races, being held the Wednesday prior to the Melbourne Cup. The 2400m race has drawn interest from some of Australia’s leading trainers in previous years, and several winners have gone on to run strongly in metro races.

The Darren Weir-trained Puissance De Lune, the 2012 winner, was a one-time favourite for the Melbourne Cup and last year’s winner Sertorius went on to win the group 2 Zipping Classic at Caulfield and has subsequently placed in two Group 1 races this year. The 2014 Bendigo Cup will be on Wednesday, October 29.

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The big decider From Page 48 Dragons coach Brett Fitzpatrick said he is firmly of the belief that whatever 22 runs out for his side, they will be good enough to get the job done. “I have absolutely no qualms with any of our players, obviously having those boys in your side helps, but I think we have a quality list with a lot of depth and guys prepared to do whatever is needed of them,” Fitzpatrick, a former premiership winner with Castlemaine, said. “We had a really good first quarter in the semi-final against them and they came out in the second term and got themselves on top of the contest and kicked six goals to one. “We need to be able to limit those lapses, because against a

side like Strathfieldsaye if you give them anything they will take full advantage of it and make you pay.” The likes of Steven Baker and Matt Johnston were brought in by Wilson to improve defensive shortcomings that were exposed last year, and has been worked on a lot this season. “Steven Baker has been great for that defensive edge averaging around 11 tackles a game, and hopefully that is infectious come Saturday,” Wilson said. “I think that’s what it will come down to, limiting the amount of ball they can win from the midfield. “We also brought Matt Johnston and Sean Johns in, who addressed needs for us, and Vinnie Flood and Shaun Everington coming back in recent weeks have

given us some zip back.” For Storm captain Shannon Geary, his side making a second straight decider has an added bonus to it after he missed last year’s grand final with a hamstring injury. “I put it past me pretty much that night. It was pretty hard not to play, but I felt not running out was the right thing by the team and gave us the best chance to win,” he said. “I have not played a grand final since juniors, and senior grand finals are what you play footy for.” Like the Storm, Sandhurst’s improvement defensively in 2014 has been stark compared to that of the side who was bounced out of last year’s finals series in the first week. Fitzpatrick also believes,

whether Martin and Stagg play or not, maintaining the defensive pressure will be the key to whether the Dragons can claim another flag, which has eluded them since winning the 2004 premiership. “That is the key, in my mind. If we can maintain that for the entire game and keep that effort and intensity up, no matter the reult I don’t think there will be a lot in it,” he said. “That is when we play our best footy, when the defensive pressure is high. And grand finals are all about playing your best footy on the day.” The Under-18 match between Sandhurst and Gisborne kicks off proceedings from 9am, before the reserves contest between the Dragons and Golden Square at 11.45am, and the senior clash from 2.20pm.

GOLDEN Square is aiming for a fairytale finish to its sensational finals run, when it takes on Kangaroo Flat in Saturday’s BFNL A-Grade netball grand final. The Bulldogs won through from an elimination final to get to the decider, upsetting reigning premiers Gisborne and third-placed Kyneton along the way. In contrast, minor premiers Kangaroo Flat breezed through to the biggest stage, recording a semi-final win over Gisborne that saw them enjoy a week’s rest heading into Saturday’s clash. Square has been outstanding defensively through the finals, conceding an average of less than 35 goals through its three games. That defensive unit is led by Marrone, 2014 Betty Thompson Medal joint-winner Meg Gilbert and Allira Holmes, who placed fourth in this year’s Betty Thompson count after being runner-up last year. The Golden Square defensive third will be in lockdown, trying to limit the effectiveness of Flat goalers Nina Cass and Rachel McKenzie. At the other end of the court will be this year’s Betty Thompson runner-up Alicia McGlashan, as well as goalkeeper Monica Wellington, while BFNL rising star Chelsea Sartori will provide a spark through the midcourt. The A-Grade contest gets underway at 3pm at the QEO courts. In the day’s other games: Golden Square tackles Sandhurst in A-Reserve (1.30pm), Kangaroo Flat takes on Kyneton in B-Grade (12pm), South Bendigo faces Square in B-Reserve (10.30am) and in the 17-andunder grand final Kangaroo Flat does battle with Sandhurst (9am).

BENDIGO TENNIS ASSOCIATION Nolan Street Bendigo P: (03) 5442 5744 www.bendigotennis.com.au Tennis Club Open Days The 2014/15 season of Tennis kicks off from Monday 6th October, and Bendigo Tennis Clubs are opening their courts this weekend for player registrations. Details include: Bendigo Lawn TC: Registration Dates: Fri 12th and Monday 15th September Time: 4pm – 6pm on each night Location: Bendigo Bank Tennis Complex, Nolan ST, Bendigo Contact: Leon Retallick 5442 5744

South Bendigo TC: Registration Dates: Sat 13th & Sun 14th September, 2014 Time: 10.30am – 11.30am Location: South Bendigo TC, Neale St, Flora Hill Contact: Kieran Fitzgerald 54395 642

Spring Gully TC: Registration Date: Sunday 14th September, 2014 Time: 10am – 2pm Location: Spring Gully TC – Spring Gully Rd, Spring Gully Contact: Jack Baker 0437 900 824

Bendigo Veterans TC: Registration Dates: Any Monday morning Time: 9am – 12pm Location: Bendigo Bank Tennis Complex, Nolan St, Bendigo Contact: Bill Baker 0438 527 360

For further details on the upcoming season, renew your membership or register to play, visit www.bendigotennis.com.au or phone the Complex on 5442 5744.

Tennis Lessons: Bendigo Tennis Academy Stephen Storer – Tennis Australia Club Professional Beginners to Advanced players 40 minute sessions offered Monday to Friday from 4.00pm ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Modiﬁed Tennis Program for 5 – 7 year olds Lesson available Monday through Thursday from 4.00pm and Saturdays from 9.00am Bookings now being taken for Holiday tennis clinics Monday September 29th through to Thursday October 2nd Full court and Hotshots programs are available Bookings Essential. Register online at www.tennisbendigo.com.au or phone Stephen Storer on 0419 411 780

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The big decider By JOEL PETERSON

GRAND final redemption is the goal for Strathfieldsaye Storm this weekend, when the 2013 runners-up take on Sandhurst in Saturday’s Bendigo Football Netball League senior football decider. The Storm and Dragons have been the two best sides in 2014, and one of the two has sat on top of the table every week since the second round of the season. The Storm have won the most recent pair of their three meetings this year, including a seven-goal semi-final win that advanced them through to the grand final. The week off benefitted the Storm, who have battled injury worries all season long in their quest for the club’s first flag. Jayden Donaldson and Tom Bartholomew played in an intra-club practice match last Saturday and came through strongly, but midfielder Nick Smith has been ruled out and requires a knee reconstruction. “Nick Smith is out, which is disappointing, he has had a great year,” Strathfieldsaye coach Darryl Wilson said. “It has been a different approach to last year where we had to come through the preliminary final, with different training mechanisms and we certainly come in a lot fresher without the soft tissue injury worries.” Injury has been the buzzword in the Dragons den as well, with Michelsen Medal winner Tim Martin dislocating his ankle late in last week’s win over Gisborne and key midfielder Nick Stagg battling a shoulder injury.

CAPTAINS: Shannon Geary and Blair Holmes.

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