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ISSUE 932 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Stars and space combine THE stage was set for a Space Odysseythemed production at St Liborious Primary School in Eaglehawk yesterday. The whole school basked in the bright lights of fame, with each class performing its own song.

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By LAURA HURLEY

BENDIGO residents have been encouraged to shop and eat local this weekend as a show of support for traders impacted by last weekend’s opposing rallies that disrupted business in the CBD. The rallies attracted more than 650 people to the city centre, with about 350 police brought in from around the state and roadblocks put in place on Friday night.

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Residents urged to support CBD

Some traders remain frustrated at the decision to enforce the blockade from Friday evening. Although some instances of violence erupted between the two groups, with police using capsicum spray on one occasion to subdue protesters, no arrests were made.

A joint push from Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters and Greater Bendigo mayor Peter Cox for people to shop local this weekend hopes to attract shoppers back to the city centre, after businesses in affected areas reported significant losses on the day.

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The new Eat.Drink.Shop.Bendigo initiative aims to help small businesses bounce back over the Father’s Day weekend. “The weekend was heartbreaking, violence should always be condemned,” Ms Chesters said. “And people locally were too

scared to come into the city. “That’s what happened, people from outside from the far right and far left came into our town and brought their fight from Melbourne to our town. “And that meant that a lot of people stayed away, so our local traders were hit hard on Saturday.” She encouraged locals and visitors alike to shop and dine at local retailers and eateries. Continued Page 5

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The Weekly look at the local real estate market

Springing in to sales

LOCAL agents have wasted no time in launching into what’s expected to be a busy spring selling season for property in the Bendigo region. Six auctions are scheduled for this weekend, including a threebedroom cream brick home set on half an acre at 110 Lockwood Road, Kangaroo Flat (Tweed Sutherland First National, 11am Saturday), a two-bedroom clinker brick classic at 3 Pine Street, Quarry Hill (DCK Real Estate, 12.30pm Saturday), a three-bedroom home within walking distance of the new hospital set on a large block of about 2550 square metres at 10 Caledonia Street, (DCK Real Estate, 11.30am Saturday), a four-bedroom property on about 753 square metres at 100 Maple Street Golden Square, (The Professionals, 1pm Saturday), a 2.5 hectare (approx.) lifestyle property at 89 Queen Street, Mandurang South (Elders Bendigo, Saturday, 10.30am) and a beautiful rammed earth home set on about 21 acres at 46 Gerber Court, Huntly/Bagshot (Elders Bendigo, 1pm Saturday). BENDIGO’S median house price surged almost 13 per cent during the first three months of this year, according to data released by the Valuer General’s office this week. Country Victoria’s median

house price decreased by 1.6 per cent to $300,000 in the March 2015 quarter, while the 12 months to March 2015, the median house price in country Victoria remained unchanged at $300,000. The number of country Victorian house sales for the March 2015 quarter is expected to be 6420, which is 16.3 per cent more than the March 2014 quarter. Regional city housing markets continued to show significant variations for the March 2015 quarter. While Bendigo median house prices increased by 12.7 per cent in the March quarter, it remains unchanged at $385,000 for the 12 months to march 2015. Strathdale was the star performer for the Bendigo market, with the median price up 22.9 per cent over 12 months and 18.2 per cent for the March quarter, while in White Hills the median price rose 12.4 per cent over 12 months, but fell 1.5 per cent in the three months to March 2015. Geelong’s median was up 12.3 per cent for the March 2015 quarter, and a whopping 16.2 per cent for the 12 month period. GREATER Bendigo experienced a 69 per cent jump in the value of building permits issued in 201415 compared with the previous financial year, propelling the city

EXCEPTIONAL: 46 Gerber Court will be auctioned on Saturday. into the top 10 Victorian municipalities by value of building permits. In the 2014-15 financial year $860 million of building permits were reported to the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) as issued in the City of Greater Bendigo, compared with the $509 million reported in 2013-14. Melbourne City Council leads the way with $3.28 billion in permits, ahead of Greater Geelong and Boroondara. VBA chief executive officer, Prue Digby, said that with $1bplus building permits reported in 10 per cent of the state’s 79 local government areas it was not surprising the total value of building permits reported as issued in 201415 was a record $28b. In addition to moving into the top 10 by value of building permits reported overall, Greater Bendigo: • Maintained second spot among regional municipalities by total cost of domestic (houses) building work ($302 million – 4.6 per cent higher than the $289 million in 2013-14; and • Jumped to third spot from

fifth for the value of domestic (houses – alterations and extensions) work with $25.8 million, 17 per cent higher than the $22.1 million in 2013-14. WITH the lowest interest rates in 50 years, more Australians are looking to invest in the property market. For those considering investing, the ideal property combines a low purchase price and a high weekly rental, delivering a high yield to investors. Knowing the gross yield – that is, a property’s annual rental as a percentage of the purchase price – is important for financial planning and can help you choose and compare investment properties. So, for example, a property costing $300,000 and renting for $9000 a year would have a gross rental yield of three per cent. Generally, the higher the rental yield, the more attractive the property is to investors. Craig Webster Chairman, Bendigo chapter, REIV

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THE Bendigo and District Environment Council is calling for a royal commission into the levels of arsenic in drinking tanks and soil at properties in Woodvale. Results from a study commissioned Department of Environment, Water, Land and Planning (DEWLP) that were released last month found that of 54 drinking tanks that were tested in the vicinity of Woodvale evaporation ponds, 43 contained traces of arsenic. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reviewed the final report and concluded that “the testing found there were no rainwater tanks that had arsenic above the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines level” and that the was “no public health risk”. However Woodvale residents re-

main concerned the levels of arsenic present in the tanks and in topsoil could be putting their health in jeopardy. Bendigo and District Environment Council mining spokesman Simon Perrin said he was concerned about the findings, as arsenic is a known carcinogen. He said environmental consulting firm Senversa had undertaken the study, which included tanks and soil within a one kilometre radius of the ponds. “They found arsenic in 80 per cent of water tanks out there,” Dr Perrin said. “The average was two micrograms per litre so that’s within the Australian drinking water standards. “Arsenic under three micrograms per litre is probably safe. There are eight tanks that have arsenic with three micrograms a litre

or greater.” Dr Perrin said the soil test results also posed questions as to how the arsenic could be affecting the health of Woodvale residents. “The other problem with the Senversa soil tests... is the amount of arsenic in their baseline testing,

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The health effects of exposure to arsenic over a long period can include cancer, coronary artery disease and emphysema. “It’s now getting to a stage where it could actually be risking their health,” Dr Perrin said. “We don’t know what illnesses

I’ve had my tanks tested privately for the past 10 years and they’ve shown up with toxic levels

the average was 6.6 milligrams per kilogram,” he said. “The average for the top soil, so the first 10 centimetres, was something like 15. Where did that additional arsenic come from? “Presumably, it’s come off the ponds and it’s been airborne. And if it’s been airborne, people have been breathing and inhaling the stuff.”

are out there.” Woodvale resident Vanessa Richardson said her tanks were not tested as part of the study, however she has had them privately tested over the past 10 years. “I’ve had my tanks tested privately for the past 10 years and they’ve shown up with toxic levels of heavy metals,” she said.

Rohullah raises the profile ROHULLAH Hussani passed through Bendigo this week to raise awareness for the rights of refugees. Last year Hazara refugee Rohullah rode from Swan Hill to Canberra to present a petition to Andrew Broad MP and is repeating the trip now. This time round he has much more support with the community getting behind his long bike ride. He has even been sponsored by a cafe in his area as well as people donating to the cause. “We want people to know we do not come to Australia to be a burden, we come to participate and to contribute to this beautiful country,” Rohullah said. Rohullah will attempt to do at least 120 kilometres a day and on a good day he aims to reach 180km but that is nothing compared to what he did to survive. Rohullah was 14 when he fled from Afghanistan as he risked his life to cross the border in search of safety. After three years in limbo Rohullah was recognised as a refugee by the Refugee Review Tribunal in June this year. “I want to let the government know that we are human too, that we, like all people, want to be part of a community and be able to support our families,” Rohullah said. While in Bendigo, Rohullah spoke at a school and met with staff and friends at CatholicCare Sandhurst to share his story and journey.

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“As a result of that, for 10 years I’ve been buying my water, trucking it in specifically for drinking water.” She said residents had expressed dissatisfaction at a lack of response from regulatory authorities regarding the arsenic detected at community meetings. “We know we’ve got a pollution problem, it’s in our face, we know it,” Ms Richardson said. “We would like another test done where we have input, and we want the area rehabilitated.” DEWLP indicated that it is working with council to find interim solutions and longer term solutions to the issues caused by the rising groundwater. Advice for residents from the DHHS following the report indicated residents should “maintain their tanks and to regularly test their private drinking water supply”.

Regions fall short on healthy heart list

MAKING A POINT: Rohullah Hussani. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Rohullah will have to deal with all different kind of conditions on his long journey but he doesn’t care, keeping the refugees in the detention centres as his main inspiration to push through.

“It’s not hard for me to continue when (I think about) what other refugees are going through in detention centres in Nauru and Christmas Island,” he said. – Mellad Ibrahimi

LODDON and the Central Goldfields have been revealed as having the highest rates of cardiac arrest in Victoria, according to statistics taken from Ambulance Victoria data. The latest Victorian Heart Maps, released earlier this week, used statistics taken from the Ambulance Victoria over the past six years and painted a concerning picture of central Victoria. Central Goldfields was found to have the highest rates of cardiac arrest in the state, with Loddon ranking second, and Loddon was found to have the highest rates of heart attack in Victoria. The Greater Bendigo local government area fared better than Loddon and Central Goldfields, ranked 46 in the rates of cardiac arrest and 28 in the rates of heart attack. State Member for Western Victoria Jaala Pulford said the results were concerning, particularly in Loddon Shire. “I was really alarmed to see that Loddon Shire had the highest instance of heart attacks in the state,” she said. State health minister Jill Hennessy said the maps are an important tool for government and organisations like the Heart Foundation to address the burden of heart disease. “These figures show that, sadly, there is a link between areas of social disadvantage and high rates of heart disease and cardiac arrest,” minister Hennessy said.

Heart Foundation chief executive Diana Heggie said the results highlighted the need for further education about preventing cardiac disease. “The findings reinforce the need for greater emphasis on prevention and also enabling communities to respond to emergencies,” Ms Heggie said. “The Heart Foundation believes that greater access to defibrillators should form part of the strategy to address the rates of cardiac arrest in Victoria.” With an increased focus this week during Men’s Health Week, the Cancer Council Victoria has released a report that calculates the risk of a Victorian developing cancer by a specified age, depending on their age and gender. The report found Victorian men in their mid-60s have a one in six chance of developing cancer within the next decade, and that 65-year-old Victorian men have a seven per cent chance of developing cancer within the next five years and a 17 per cent chance of developing cancer within the next decade. Cancer Council Victoria chief executive Todd Harper said the findings help put cancer risk into perspective for Victorians. “Leading a healthy lifestyle can’t guarantee someone won’t get cancer, but we can certainly stack the odds in our favour by avoiding cigarettes and alcohol,” Mr Harper said.

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the operation, we had to mitigate as much risk as possible.” The Match Bar and Bakehouse owner Jock Clark labelled the decision to place the roadblocks on Friday as “total overkill”, and said the business had experienced significant losses as a result. “I lost thousands of dollars in trade on Friday and Saturday,” Mr Clark said. “We had a meeting with the cops on Wednesday where we were advised the roadblocks would be out on late Friday evening. “They had the roadblocks out at 5.30pm, and we saw no-one on the street until about 12pm on Saturday. ‘We had regulars jump the barricades in order to get in.” Mr Clark praised the efforts of front line police during the rallies, and said he believed impacted businesses should be entitled to compensation. City of Greater Bendigo mayor Peter Cox also praised the efforts of police, and said although he questioned the decision to place the roadblocks on Friday, he believed it was right decision. “I was a little bit concerned that

BUSINESSES in Bendigo’s CBD have expressed frustration at roadblocks placed around the city centre last Friday night in preparation for the weekend’s rallies. Victoria Police consulted with business owners in the affected areas, and warned them the blocks would be put in place on the Friday in preparation for last Saturday’s rallies. Bendigo police’ Acting Senior Sergeant Adam Woods said the decision was made to mitigate potential risks during the protests. “It was an operational decision, so that we were able to clear that area in time for the protest,” Sen Sgt Woods said. “It was to mitigate risks of vehicles left there overnight.” He said police understood the frustrations expressed by some of the impacted eateries and retailers, however made the decision due to the scale of the operation. “We understand their frustration – this was one of the biggest police operations outside of metropolitan Melbourne,” he said. “Unfortunately with the size of

fly the flag: Police closed some roads ahead of Saturday’s protests. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN we were closing the streets off at six o’clock on Friday night, as a number of the traders were,” Cr Cox said.

“So come 6am in the morning, it would have been better. “The planning of the police, their

intelligence and their experience that they have, in hindsight, I should never have questioned that.”

Manufacturing makes good sense FEDERAL shadow minister for higher education and innovation Kim Carr visited Bendigo this week to discuss the future of manufacturing in Victoria. Mr Carr joined Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters at a roundtable discussion with industry leaders to consider Labor’s commitment to manufacturing in the lead up to next year’s election. Visiting Keech Innovation Centre, Mr Carr criticised the federal government for its policies regarding manufacturing and called on it to support local jobs. “Australian manufacturing has a bright future if the right policy settings are put in place,” Mr Carr said. “That’s what’s required here – that the Australian government stumps up its responsibility to ensure that it stand by firms such as this.” Mr Carr named Keech as an example of an industry leader in innovative technologies, and an example of what manufacturing in Bendigo has to offer. “Firms like this at Keech are able to demonstrate what can be done,” he said. “This is the sort of experi-

is support for those businesses and the jobs they create.” Mr Carr announced Labor’s commitment to establish a $500 million Smart Investment Fund to partner with venture capitalists and fund managers to invest

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ence we know can replicate if the government gets behind Australian manufacturing.” Ms Chesters said despite struggling industry in Geelong and the Latrobe Valley, she expected manufacturing on Bendigo to continue to perform strongly. “I’m really proud of our Bendigo manufacturers. People keep saying doom and gloom… but not here in Bendigo,” she said. “(Keech) are building products the world wants, and what we need to see from government

in early stage innovation and high potential companies. He said the fund was to give new companies a head start in establishing themselves. “That’s exactly the sort of program where the government stands behind industry to attract new industry,” he said. “We have lots of start ups in this country and new businesses trying to get ahead, but they can’t get access to bank finance. “We want to see more attention paid to these companies... to attract investment capital.”

joint effort: Peter Cox and Lisa Chesters.

Backing Bendigo business 3From Page 1 “Let’s get out in our town, let’s buy. It’s Father’s Day. Take dad out for dinner, take dad out for lunch over the weekend in town. Last minute Father’s Day shopping, do it locally,” she said. “Let’s buy local, let’s support our local businesses. People who missed out last weekend, let’s support this weekend.” Cr Cox agreed the impact on local traders had been heavy, however he commended Victoria Police for their planning and hard work. “So it’s disappointing that business

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Forest support grows

THE City of Greater Bendigo remains supportive of the push for the state government to consider adding the iconic Wellsford Forest to the Greater Bendigo National Park. Council last year supported a motion requesting the government reassess the conservation status and land category for the forest. It also wrote to the then coalition government and asked that the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC) be asked to carry out a review of the land status of the forest. A council spokesman this week said the organisation un-

derstands that the new Minister has given a commitment to request VEAC to review the conservation status of a series of sites, including the Wellsford, at the conclusion of VEAC’s current

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Council last year supported a motion requesting the government reassess the conservation status

investigation. This is expected to occur by June next year. In May 2014, then mayor, Barry Lyons said if the Wellsford Forest was reclassified as a national park, the area would be better protected for future generations. He also noted that conserva-

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(DEWLP) plans to conduct a burn off in the Wellsford Forest, including an area with a stand of pre-European settlement trees were last week called off. Local conservationists believe this area, in the middle of the park, did not pose a fire threat as the ground cover or for-

est understorey was not near the assets of any local communities or industries, and the area is still in a state of recovery after the many years of exploitation and neglect. The group also believes the probability of wildfire in the Wellsford forest block is very low. Back in 2009 DEWLP, then DEPI, also reached an agreement with the Bendigo Field Naturalists and Bendigo District Environment Council to keep the area of the Big Trees a burn-free site. The agreement also stopped the burning of the 300 metre by 200 metre wide side strip adjacent to Murphys Road because it was important bird habitat.

HIGHLIGHTING A CAUSE DONATELIFE Victoria will unveil a regional partnership with Force of Destiny, beginning this Sunday in Bendigo. The film directed by Paul Cox, stars David Wenham, Shahana Goswami and Jacqueline McKenzie, and tells the semi-autobiographical story of an artist who finds love while on the transplant waiting list. The film launched at the Melbourne International Film Festival to a sold-out Melbourne audience and high praise from critics. Force of Destiny underscores the importance of clear decision-making and talking to loved ones regarding organ and tissue donation wishes. It also highlights the life-changing impact transplantation can have, especially significant considering the 1600 Australians currently on transplant waiting lists. Force of Destiny, featuring a Q&A session, starts at 4pm on Sunday at the Bendigo Cinemas.

FOCUS ON RENEWABLE ENERGY THE City of Greater Bendigo will host Repower: Considering Renewable Energy at the Discovery Science and Technology Centre on Saturday, as part of the development of a new environment strategy. Residents are invited to Discovery from 12.30pm to 4pm to find out more about renewable energy including solar, battery, storage, wind power, communityowned solar and much more. The forum will also feature a Tesla – a completely electric vehicle. Other guests include representatives from Windlab, Bendigo Sustainability Group, Powercor, Moreland Energy Foundation and the Alternative Technology Association.

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Normie tunes in for Ulumbarra concert THE Forever Young Rock Choir will be taking to stage at the Ulumbarra Theatre on September 16, and will be joined by popular sixties rocker Normie Rowe. Alongside the Girton Grammar String Orchestra and rock band, the choir and Mr Rowe have been preparing for months, re-

hearsing an all Australian repertoire including Beds are Burning, Down Under, Don’t Dream It’s Over, Solid Rock, My Happiness, To Love Somebody and Friday on My Mind. The Forever Young Choir was established in 2011 by the school’s head of junior music Laura Dusseljee.

It is a community choir made up of about 80 senior citizens, the youngest being 64 and oldest 94. They are accompanied by the rock band Standing Room Only and the Senior String Orchestra from Girton Grammar Senior School.

NON-profit groups are invited to attend a City of Greater Bendigo network forum next Wednesday, September 9 at the All Seasons Hotel at 12.15pm. The forum, which is the second in a series of three, aims to celebrate the importance of local community groups and promote long term sustainability by providing them with an opportunity to interact and foster mutually supportive relationships. Guest speaker is Community Foundation for Central Victoria executive officer Ann Lansberry. There are only 30 places available and light lunch will be provided. To register, email Andrew Plant at a.plant@bendigo. vic.gov.au or phone 5434 6111 by Friday, September 4.

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WOMEN in Africa will be helped in childbirth, thanks to the Zonta Club. The Bendigo group is holding a birthing kits assembly day on Saturday at Bendigo Senior Secondary College’s Language Centre. The club makes the kits for birth attendents in the Republic of Congo and surrounding areas. This is the second time this year the club has held an assembly and they aim to produce 2000 kits this time. Within the past year they have completed 6000 kits. Birthing kit coordinator, Irene McKinna, said the club had made a difference to an enormous amount of women’s lives. “Birthing kits are something we are really passionate about,” she said. “The Zonta Club is part of a health initiative to assist in empowering women and giving an opportunity to understand the importance of health before, during and after pregnancy.”

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STUDENTS from St Monica’s Primary School have hand crafted pottery crosses at Bendigo Pottery as part of a school community art project this week. The individual artworks will be collected together in the next few months to brighten up a bare wall in the school. The students first watched a demonstration at the Bendigo Pot-

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On the bike for health ‘Let’s Talk’ Maiden Gully Meeting Monday September 7, 2015 City of Greater Bendigo Lockwood Ward Councillors invite all interested members of the community to attend the Let’s Talk Maiden Gully meeting. This forum will also provide an opportunity to meet with your ward Councillors to discuss local opportunities and raise any issues. Please note the Maiden Gully Progress Association meeting will follow. The meeting will take place: 7pm – 8.30pm Monday September 7, 2015 Maiden Gully Community Hall Corner Calder Highway and Carolyn Way, Maiden Gully Everyone is encouraged and very welcome to attend. Cr Elise Chapman Ph: 5434 6193 E: e.chapman@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr Rod Fyffe Ph: 0419 874 015 E: r.fyffe@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr Barry Lyons Ph: 5434 6215 E: b.lyons@bendigocouncillors.org.au

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Cutting landfill RADIUS Bendigo has joined forces with Future Employment Opportunities to help reduce the amount of e-waste going into Bendigo’s landfill. The recently forged partnership is also providing a number of employment opportunities across both enterprises, delivering both social and economic outcomes. Radius Bendigo financial operations manager David Hancock labelled the partnership “a fantastic arrangement” and said both organisations hoped to see it continue for years to come. “Radius Disability Services and Future Employment Opportunities have come into partnership since the new financial year,” Mr Hancock said.

“The aim is to basically synergise our operations together. “Initially this a 12-month partnership with the view of extending – we’re looking for a long term partnership between the two entities.” The e-waste, including computers and electronics, is collected on site at the Eaglehawk Eco Centre or picked up by Radius. Computers that can be refurbished are sold through FEO’S computer repair business, and anything beyond repair is recycled by Radius. Mr Hancock said the partnership would mean about 240 tonnes of e-waste would be diverted from landfill a year. “Because of the current co-

regulations there was a need for us to look for a provider who could provide e-waste opportunities and FEO had excess stock at their site,” he said. “And they were looking to go down a different path in terms of their e-waste provisions, so a partnership was formed under the understanding we would collect all the TVs and e-waste provisions.” Eaglehawk Recycling Shop manager Peter Buck said the strength of the partnership between Radius and FEO was that it provided further job opportunities in the Bendigo region whilst benefitting local social enterprises. “We’re keeping it local, that’s how this whole thing was born,” Mr Buck said.

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ART WORKS: Guan Wei won the 2015 Arthur Guy Memorial Painting Prize with Beach 5. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

In memory of Arthur By Dianne Dempsey

There is a beautiful marriage which has been going on since 2003 between the Bendigo Art Gallery and the Arthur Guy Memorial Painting Prize. Held every two years, the Arthur Guy Memorial Painting Prize is Australia’s richest open painting prize, awarding a generous acquisitive cash prize of $50,000. Judges commented that Guan Wei’s work was chosen as this year’s winning entry for its “strong cultural message”.

“It is a painting about Australia and the idea of cultural transformation by a Chinese born Australian artist, that speaks to us about the changing nature of Australian life,” the judges said. By acquiring the winning artwork the Bendigo Art Gallery has been able to enhance its rich and electric collection, and the Guy family, patrons of the prize, have continued to honour the memory of Arthur Guy. The prize was established by Allen Guy CBE (1917-2007) to honour his brother Arthur’s

memory. Born in 1914 Arthur was educated at Camp Hill State School and then at Ballarat Grammar School. During World War II he was shot down and killed on a bomber mission, aged 30. The family never forgot him nor stopped loving him and see the prize as a precious opportunity to perpetuate his name. Announced last Friday, the prize attracted a shortlist of 30 works from an original pool of over 250 entrants from across Australia.

Judges included Peter Guy, representing the Guy family, Sydney Morning Herald art critic John McDonald and local art luminaries. Previous winners of the prize include Stieg Persson (2003), Dale Frank (2005), Stephen Bush (2007), Jan Nelson (2009), Tim Johnson (2011) and Chris Bond (2013). Beach 5 and works from the shortlisted artists are on display at Bendigo Art Gallery in the Arthur Guy Memorial Painting Prize exhibition from August 29 to November 1.

The Run For Dad is this weekend. Anyone wishing to support men’s health still has time to enter and help to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research. The local event is a joint initiative of St John of God Hospital and Athletics Bendigo as part of Men’s Health Week and is taking place at Bendigo Jockey Club. The event aims to highlight health issues men face. With only two days to go, organisers are hoping for a good turnout. The racecourse will open at 9am and will start at 10am with the 7.5 kilometre run followed by the 3.75km walk at 10.30am. Last year’s event raised $5000 for the Prostate Cancer Foundation and organisers are hopeful that this year’s event will exceed that. Organisers hope the publicity around

the event as well as the event itself will encourage men to look after their health. It only takes a simple blood test to check your prostate. At the finish the Lions Club will be ready to dish up breakfast as part of your entry fee. Members of the Bendigo Prostate support group will be handing out medals sponsored to all finishers of both walk and run. Entry is on line at athleticsbendigo. org.au entry fees are $15 for under-16s, over 16 $30, and $70 for a family. Entry on the day is available at an increased cost of $30 for under-16 $50 for over 16 and $120 for a family.

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In Tulsa, students have been allocated host families where they will stay and go to school for about two weeks. In this time students will join in activities such as daily classes, cheerleading, American football, track, softball, volleyball and specialist music programs. Halfway through the time in Tulsa they are going on a road trip to Kansas City. This is where they will do some major shopping as well as check out the Wooloroc Museum and an NFL game between the Denver Broncos

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Backing for youngsters THE state government has allocated $130,000 to the HEY Project Bendigo to integrate and co-ordinate service provision for LGBTI young people in the wider Bendigo area. This grant is part of a $1.2 million state-wide initiative to promote the rights, health and wellbeing of young lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) Victorians. The funding will go to groups and organisations across Victoria under the Healthy Equal Youth (HEY) project. The HEY Project aims to raise awareness, promote acceptance of diversity, eliminate stigma and discrimination, and improve mental health, including tackling suicide in young LGBTI people. Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards said she looked forward to watching the project grow. “This is incredibly important work, and this funding will allow the HEY Project in Bendigo to support more young people and have a bigger impact on our community.’’ The $1.2m in funding will allow organisations such as Bendigo’s HEY Project to provide more resources and information to support local LGBTI young people, and establish local youth groups using web-based social media strategies to engage and develop youth leadership. Mental Health minister Martin Foley said equal rights for LGBTI Victorians are not negotiable. ‘’We want to give young LGBTI people the support they need to be themselves and live in a society that respects them,” he said. “We’re committed to removing discrimination against LGBTI people from Victorian laws, and these grants will support work to remove it from society.” Mr Foley said statistics show that young LGBTI people are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicide, and that this is often driven by fear of discrimination and bullying.

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ing with the Parks Victoria team on and managing Dja Dja Wurrung Country and building cultural knowledge within Parks Victoria,” Ms Kerr said. Ms Kerr sees this as an exciting time for the Dja Dja Wurrung people as their aspirations for the land and the people are being realised. The ranger program provides opportunities for the traditional owners and Parks Victoria to work closely together. Parks Victoria’s Chris

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LEADERS: Loddon Murray Community Leadership members with MP Lisa Chesters in Canberra.

NINE leaders from Bendigo and surrounds have joined other leaders from the region on an eye-opening study tour to Canberra. The Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program trip included briefings with CSIRO, the Murray Darling Basin Authority, the American Embassy and more. They also had afternoon tea with prime minister Tony Abbott as well as Sir Peter Cosgrove and Lady Cosgrove. As part of the program

Time to ride smarter, not harder SO you are a weekend cyclist who also gets out during the week. But each time you head out it seems like hard work and everyone else looks to be doing it easier than you are. Guess what – some are and others are still working hard but they look like they are enjoying themselves. Being mentored by an experienced cyclist will help improve your riding and make it a more enjoyable experience for you. Ask a cycling mate or an experienced cyclist you respect for some tips or help and I am sure you will find it a rewarding experience for you both. Or call into to your local cycling

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Counterpoint to hate Last Saturday, while our fantastic Bendigo police kept the peace at the anti-Islam rally and counter protest, at the “Fill this space with respect” community gathering, families and genuine Bendigonians of all ages and walks of life enjoyed a free barbecue, music, colourful children’s activities, great conviviality, informed conversation and an enlightened, bravely self-deprecating speaker in Go Back To Where You Came From participant, Andrew Jackson. I was proud to be part of a gathering at which there was no sloganchanting and no one screaming obscenities over a loud-speaker. There was no belligerent hatebased patriotism, and no flag-wearing City of Greater Bendigo councillor. There were no extremist flag-festooned “patriots” or mask-wearing “socialists” from who-knows-where furthering their own dubious agendas at Bendigo’s reputational expense. There was no police presence, no flag-burning, no capsicum spray, no violence, and, somewhat unsurprisingly, very little media attention. Despite our smaller numbers, I remain convinced that we represent the majority of Bendigo residents who are diverse, inclusive and respectful. Many thanks to Nathan Wingrave, Tash Joyce and the many other organisers who pulled together this perfect counter-point to ignorance and aggression. Michelle Goldsmith, Eaglehawk

Lake needs help Lake Eppalock needs everyone’s help. Daniel Andrews can spend millions on tourism for Melbourne but what does Central Victoria get? We have a beautiful lake that generates $35.6 million with a $68.5M flow-on per annum to Bendigo and surrounding towns. (source Bendigo council). The lake is currently at 43.56 per cent and by the beginning of December it will be 36 per cent, by the end of January 26 per cent. The lake is expected to be at one per cent by this time next year if the current weather pattern continues there is a very grim chance that the lake will be at dead level sometime in 2016. Do we want to see a dry lake bed again and hundreds of jobs lost because businesses are struggling or just gone broke? What about the wellbeing and health of these people that rely on the lake to survive?

The facebook page “Save Lake Eppalock” is working tirelessly on this disaster but needs more help. Why not email our water minister Lisa Neville and let her know what this lake means to you and Bendigo. The water is not going to farmers, it’s all being flushed away for environmental flows. The farmers have had 26 per cent of the lake, the environment has had 41 per cent. Yes the environment is important but what happens to the environment when the lake is dry? What about the environment of the rivers that feed Lake Eppalock? Has the DELWP and the water minister Lisa Neville thought of this at all or is it just the money side of the Campaspe River that is important? Shell Parker, Golden Square

Income lost from rally My thoughts are with the businesses of the CBD, that suffered damage to property and a loss of income over the weekend. Along with the staff members that lost wages. Mid-winter trading is tough, regardless, and I am sure that the added loss of Saturday trade will have an adverse, if not dramatic, effect on many a small business. I would be interested in hearing from Cr Elise Chapman, and how she can justify attending/supporting a rally that had such an adverse effect on the town’s economy, its private and public transport, its infrastructure and its potential future tourism. I believe that no matter your opinion on a subject itself, as a publicly elected figure, she should not be using her position to push her personal agenda, and should publicly apologise to the CBD traders and the people of Bendigo for encouraging public disorder. Victoria Gill, Bendigo

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overwhelming support (84 per cent) for retention of the leisure centre. Will the City of Greater Bendigo Aquatic Centre project team now listen? Will councillors Fyffe and Lyons go against the wishes of the majority of their constituents? In the first instance councillors are elected by their constituents to represent their interests, how is the demolition of the leisure centre in the community interest? Councillors’ failure to do this should be a matter for their removal from office. Oh, and the economics of the “Taj Mahal” still won’t stack up. Colin Burns, Strathfieldsaye

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It has been left to the Kangaroo Flat Leisure Centre group and local member Maree Edwards to do what council officers and councillors have failed to do – consult with the community. The Kangaroo Flat Leisure Centre group has been saying for two years that the community did not want the leisure centre demolished and have been trying to have consultation with council officers and council. Its efforts have been ignored Now that the Kangaroo Flat Leisure Centre group and local member Maree Edwards are getting the community’s view which really shows how the community feels. There is

Tony Windsor has only said recently what a large majority of Australians are thinking – that this government is looking to take advantage of any unrest in the community, naturally or created, to avoid a political wipe-out. One only has to remember the recent government security committee wanting an “incident a week” in the lead up to the next election. The border farce incident is just another reminder of previous distractions such as “children overboard” and “weapons of mass destruction”. The immigration minister and the prime minister claimed they did not know what was happening re-

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garding the border farce. If that is true, then this is but another example of incompetence. Now they are talking about dumping Hockey, who is only part of the problem. Abbott is the problem. Anybody would have thought that if 45 per cent of your colleagues voted for an empty chair, and not for the prime minister, then the stability of your party is a massive problem. As any “ordinary citizen” fully knows, blind ideology will only get you so far, then reality sets in, but that has not even crossed his mind. The only thing that the public is probably not going to object to all that much is a double dissolution election in March 2016. But all this does is once again illustrate their mindset, and dislocation from the voting public. They are simply totally incapable of working with people. The only thing that drives them is ideology, arrogance, blind belief, ignorance, insults, slogans, with any vision looked at through the rear vision mirror. Ken Price, Eaglehawk

Suppressed words I write in response to Eric Lakey’s letter, “A precious freedom”, in the Bendigo Weekly, August 28. It was very pleasing to know that someone else has seen what I have observed, and that such a letter was even published. It is quite correct that, more often

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than not, those who preach tolerance are those best at demonstrating intolerance: “Be quiet, you can’t say that, you should be tolerant of others.” Hmmm… yes… It seems that tolerance is indeed only labelled as such if it conforms to a popular political or ideological point of view. Anyone who does not conform is, by distorted definition, intolerant. While I do not in any way support actions of people who defame or sabotage to achieve their ends, it was interesting to read on the very next page, an editorial describing such people with the kind of vitriol ascribed to them. I do, however, believe that people only resort to such actions when their voice is suppressed, by “the tolerant”, and they feel they are left with no other alternative to make it heard. The only solution, in a truly tolerant (and therefore democratic) society, is to enable and encourage all to be heard without fear or favour. Whatever issue arises, whatever changes are being offered to be introduced to our community, we need wise leaders who will listen objectively to all arguments, however unpalatable they may seem to a particular point of view, and weigh up what benefits are to be gained from acceptance of the change, and what ramifications or consequences are likely or certain to occur as a result. Stuart Kidd, Spring Gully

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Rally for Bendigo THERE are some who believe last weekend’s rowdy protest scenes portray our city in a damaging light that could have long term implications for Bendigo. That’s a view not shared by us all. Rowdy yes. Unpleasant yes. But long-lasting? No. There’s no doubt this was not a pretty sight, but for all the controversy and fuss in the build-up, the opposing rallies actually passed without too many major concerns, save for the extremely unfortunate and disappointing negative impact on local trade. Democracy is something very powerful – certainly far more powerful than anything either side could muster last Saturday. The community response in the immediate aftermath of the protests

Editorial Comment has been wonderful. It says a lot about local residents who want to pitch in and offer their support to those who were adversely impacted by the upheaval. It says a lot about people’s willingness to move on and to put the events of last weekend behind them, and to set about helping right the ship of misfortune and lost business experienced by many in the heart of our city. Most importantly, it says Bendigo won’t be beaten. Those of us who live here know Bendigo is a far better place than the events of last weekend could other-

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BENDIGO residents are right to embrace the concept of the local campaign encouraging us all to support businesses impacted by last weekend’s protests, but there’s a far bigger problem lurking on the horizon, just four weeks away. The AFL public holiday, scheduled for Friday, October 2. If those behind this weekend’s campaign were worried about the damage to business last Saturday afternoon, they should be deeply distressed at the likely ramifications of the full day’s trade many businesses will lose in another 28 days time. Shadow state minister for regional development, sport and veterans’ affairs, Damian Drum, yesterday spoke to the Victorian Parliament about his concerns for business, and especially small business, as the footy finals draw nigh. This is what he said: There is a radio station in Melbourne that broadcasts Billy Brownless and James Brayshaw behaving stupidly every week. They advertise their segment as “When sport meets stupid”. When I think about when sport meets stupid I think of the public holiday we are going to have for the parade before the AFL Grand Final. The closer we get to

this year’s AFL Grand Final the more ridicule and disbelief there is about this bizarre decision from the thought bubble that happened to crash through the mind of a would-be premier. It has been well stated that this holiday is going to cost the state’s economy nearly $1 billion when it can least afford it and when we know that the regional economy is slowing, that regional unemployment is growing and that the costs on small business are putting more

businesses take the advice of the minister and simply do not open. The Northern Region MP is not on his own in speaking out about the extra holiday and the likely impact for local business. A quick survey of business owners at my local coffee shop earlier this week after an early morning ride, and a quick ring around later on, found next to no support for the extra holiday. Practically no one wanted

The AFL did not want this public holiday and it still does not want it and more pressure on each of those small businesses. This is a public holiday that no-one asked for. This is a public holiday that the footballing public did not want. The AFL did not want this public holiday and it still does not want it. Victorian businesses do not want it. I have been inundated with complaints from Bendigo businesspeople who are venting their anger at a Labor government that is so out of touch that it has no idea of the pain it is inflicting on small businesses and also on casual employees who will lose their wages on a day when their businesses decide not to open – when their

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VERY Tuesday the staff at the Weekly have an attempt at chequered Tuesday. I think it started in the design section. One at a time our glorious graphos started appearing in an array of garish colours. It was a pretty brave move, when Snappy Sam worked here she was so soundly ridiculed over her check shirt she never wore it again. Anyway, I am not sure who to blame, I think it was Mel, but the habit has spread. Old Nick has not joined in yet, he’s still wearing paisley shirts from his tripping in the 1960s, the GM says paisley is just check on acid anyway. All graphos and others around the building are checking in on the trend. Our new scribe Gizzy came in on Tuesday this week wearing a black and white check number, and I almost sent her home to change. It may be fine on a designer, but a journo, please, no. In the spirit of things I dragged out a shirt last week, but it was a bit mild and was not noticed. But then I am a bit short on check shirts. It goes back some time. When I first met the long-suffering Mrs Kendall, she was pretty firm on my shirt choice. Check shirts were out, literally in the bin in some cases. I was eager to please so I put up with it to a certain extent, but I was put out when she gave a large pile to one of her friends to wear in the

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garden. Over the many years I have been with Mrs K I have tried now and again to introduce the check back into our lives. Once I shipped in a few sets of pyjamas from Marks and Spencer, and a few were of the chequered variety. “Oh look, Coco the Clown has arrived,” Mrs K said when she saw me wearing a magnificent red pair. This was her subtle way to let me know she had noticed, and another chance to rib me about something. Mysteriously, the red pair was ruined by the washing machine, the first

and only thing ever to be damaged by our brand-new Bosch. Funny that. Within the past year I bought a rather nice grey and black item and I just can’t seem to find it now. Who knows where it has gone? It may be on the tractor or down the back paddock, but somehow I feel Mrs K may have had a hand in its disappearance. I wouldn’t be surprised if the pug was chewing it in a corner somewhere. Whatever, it’s checked out of my life forever. - Steve Kendall Twitter@stevekendall1

HAVING just finished Oliver Sacks’ autobiography On the Move (2015) and then learning of his recent death I feel his passing keenly. I had just got to know him as it were. My predominant feeling is one of gratitude for the life of a man who has enriched the lives of so many others. Indeed to describe the people he has affected is one way to précis his life. As a neurologist he engaged with his patients on an intense and personal level. He also pushed the boundaries of his field by examining the relationship between the brain, per se, and the mind. The area of brain perception was explored in his first best-seller Awakenings (1973). Like Freud, Sacks not only delved into his particular discipline but excelled in writing the case studies of his patients. And by doing so he reached and educated a broader, secular audience, made even more numerous when Awakenings was made into a film in 1990 starring Robin Williams and Robert De Niro. He wrote 11 books which also included Musicophilia and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat. Originally from England, he was a professor of neurology at the New Your University School of Medicine and a consistent contributor to science journals and literary journals. The hallmark of his autobiography, written when he was 81, is one of persistent, compulsive curiosity. During his life this curiosity extended mostly to matters of science

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new, Mark from Custom Shade Solutions is happy to sit down with his customers and show you ideas from books and other sources. These ideas can be amalgamated to come up with an original design. Anyone can have a lawn and a shed with a clothes line but Mark gives his customers a wonderful opportunity to design a piece of unique art work which will express their individuality and creativity. The uniting theme of this versatile business is structures which enhance outdoor living. Whether they be pool shades, umbrellas, car park shelters or original metal art work, Custom Shade Solutions will provide you with brilliant solutions. Contact Mark or Mary at customshadesolutions.com.au/ ph 5444 4618

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NE of the intriguing aspects of this versatile business, Custom Shade Solutions, is personalised, metal artwork. The artwork can be functional such as the popular, rusted-metal fire-pit; or alternatively the artwork can be decorative, providing life and fun to your outdoor experience. The material used is steel which can be treated to retain its original tone or it can be designed to give a lovely, rich, rusted colour. The dimensions are also variable and can go up to one and half metres by three metres in size. Other examples of the metal artwork include screens which can hide a particular part of your garden or small missing parts which might be needed to connect existing constructions. Alternatively you might want a name or a sign that reflects your interests or business. When it comes to creating something

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ITH spring officially here now is the perfect time to give locally owned and operated Gutter-Vac a call to get your gutters clear for the inevitable spring and summer storms that are sure to follow. “Keeping your gutters clear is vitally important especially with the approaching wild-fire season and regularly removing all the accumulated sludge from your gutters and down pipes will also help extend their life-span considerably,” Gutter- Vac’s Adam Isaacs said, while explaining all debris is collected and contained before being totally removed from site, leaving absolutely no mess. And while Adam is on site remember to ask him about the advantages of GutterVac’s GutterFlow gutter protection system for

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your home or business. Gutter-Vac’s industrial vacuum can be used for a variety of jobs inside or outside your home, office or factory. “Its also proved invaluable in clearing ceiling cavities of old and compacted inefficient insulation before installing new insulation.” Gutter-Vac can also be used for water tank and chimney cleans, in fact it can be used for a range of extraction jobs including industrial cleanups. And best of all Gutter-Vac’s services are backed up with a satisfaction guarantee. Phone Adam from Gutter-Vac on 0419 097 779 for an obligation free quote or to enquire about their full range of services including Gutter-Vacs re-insulation service.

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E can spend a lot of money furnishing our homes and businesses with curtains and blinds, so keeping them clean and well maintained makes economic sense. At Denfield Blind and Curtain Cleaning they hear plenty of stories about people attempting to clean their own window furnishings with disastrous results. So why not call Denfield’s Rod Hamilton and have your blinds and curtains cleaned and repaired in your home, office or at Denfield’s workshop at reasonable cost, rather than replacing them. “Recently we’ve been doing a lot of blind cleaning in businesses and houses along main roads,” Rod said. “It’s really quite amazing the amount of black residue building up on some of these blinds, due to what we believe to be exhaust fumes. “Don’t forget that this dust and any

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mould spores will eventually filter through any cooling or heating ducts and may be detrimental to your health. “We can professionally clean your blinds which is much more thorough than a regular dusting, which just recycles the dust to be cleaned from another surface later on.” Denfield Blind and Curtain Cleaning also offer an added specialised cleaning service of upholstery, including leather, mattresses and all those hard to reach ceiling fans, lights, air-conditioning and heating vents. All cleaning products are allergy and chemical-free, while all dust and contaminants are contained and disposed of so not to further contaminate cleaned surfaces. Phone Rod on 0439 132 021 for an obligation free on-site quote or email denfieldblinds@gmail.com.

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True tales from the air crew

Picking up the right skills T

HE Sandhurst Ethiopian Serenaders were really a diverse and talented group of men determined to make a difference to 19th century society through their charitable efforts. One of the Serenaders was a man who came to Bendigo when still quite young at the time of the mining company boom in 1872. John Pickup went on to stay in the city that had been kind to him for a period of 33 years. Eventually Pickup left to try his luck in 1905 at Perth, Western Australia. One of the skills that Mr Pickup was able to bring to the Ethiopian Serenaders was playing the bones. Today we are rarely aware of beef rib bones being used as a form of accompaniment to music. The two bones striking together are able to provide a percussion sound. The bones are held between the index and ring fingers, their manipulation gives off a strong clacking sound and rhythm. It is not clear if Mr Pickup used two sets of bones, one pair in each hand, however he was regarded as a great exponent of the art of the bones. At the performances of the Ethiopian Serenaders he often blackened his face to add authenticity to the atmosphere being created. Other members of the Serenaders similarly blackened their faces for certain performance items. Another of the techniques that was practiced which was well known to African Americans of that period was “shucking”. Shucking was essentially racism in reverse, it was a means of deceiving “the master” by showing compliance to demands and instructions while that person was nearby. But as soon as their back was turned the African Americans could do the

J Pickup and J Roach in a shucking sketch opposite or nothing at all. Shucking was common during the slavery period and beyond. Just how shucking was utilised in the Serenaders’ creative program is unclear, however it did rate a mention at various times. Mr Pickup and his family lived in a house called Glenara, it was located in Brougham Street, in fashionable Quarry Hill. In earlier years the family had lived in Calvin Street, while his business address was Mitchell Street. Mr Pickup described himself as an agent – he was a representative for a number of insurance companies and an active real estate agent as well. At one particular sale of a string of properties, part of a deceased estate, Mr Pickup purchased over two thirds of the homes and land on offer at auction, 13 all told. Some of these properties were

acquired on a commission basis on behalf of clients keen to secure a particular home from that sale. His 38 Mitchell Street business address was also the base for a number of secretarial posts which he had to his name. He was secretary for the Bendigo and Eaglehawk District Traders’ Commerce and Industries Association, an important role. This association had more than 90 members. Mr Pickup was called upon to be the association’s spokesperson when there were wage demands by employees, or when half of full holidays for certain occasions was being requested and negotiated. He was also the assistant secretary to the Bendigo Liedertafel, another influential musical group. His secretarial administrative skills were also to the fore in the field of politics, he worked on a number of occasions for the re-election of Joseph Sternberg MLC. Mr Sternberg was the member for Northern Province and later much of the area was renamed the Bendigo Province. An entirely different string to Mr Pickup’s bow was being the legal manager for some local gold mining companies. A keen pigeon fancier, he had a coup in his back garden and showed as well as raced his different variety of birds. Early in 1904 when the Mr Pickup and his wife went out one evening, their home was burgled and 50 gold sovereigns taken from what they thought was a secret hiding place. In his time with the Sandhurst Ethiopian Serenaders Mr Pickup helped to raise more than £2000 for deserving charitable cases.

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F ever there was a “boys’ own adventure” story for men of all ages, Heroes of the Skies by comedian, newspaper columnist ,TV host and aircraft enthusiast Michael Veitch is it. Veitch’s compilation is the result of detailed and intimate interviews with 20 previously unheralded airmen – gunners, wireless operators, navigators and pilots – who served with Australian, British and/or US forces during World War II. This collection of potted biographies – distinct from Michael Ashcroft’s British book of the same name – draws together the highly personal reminiscences of veterans who are flattered yet bemused by the Australian public’s interest in their exploits 70 years after the fact. Many reveal they did not speak of their front-line experiences upon arriving home; for some, their face-to-face discussions with Veitch are their first ever frank and open retellings of events that occurred in Britain, Europe, the Middle East or Asia as the Allies fought a ferocious air war on two fronts simultaneously. The achievements of Veitch’s “heroes” are astounding: completing 49 bombing runs over European cities

when the odds of surviving even a dozen were daunting; hiking without water out of the German-held desert after being shot down in Egypt; landing on an aircraft carrier with a full complement of bombs still in place; being fired on by Japanese snipers concealed in the tops of coconut palms. Geographically the book spans operations across continental Europe, the Mediterranean rim and the Indian-Pacific region from the Andaman Islands and Sri Lanka to eastern New Guinea (with a particularly spinetingling account of the battle for Milne Bay). Veitch also includes little-known anecdotes on the development of Australia’s first homegrown fighter plane, the Boomerang, and the mutiny of sorts in which Australian trainees refused to fly locallybuilt Beaufort bombers until a deadly fault was rectified. Heroes of the Skies is the ideal gift for any father or grandfather who likes to read.

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Healing Minds Psychology are looking for Registered Psychologists to work in schools in the Bendigo region. Flexible working hours are available Please forward your CV to:

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This role, in conjunction with our Designers, will see you play a key role in developing relationships as well as building on existing relationships with our clients, council planning officers & external consultants. You will have demonstrated success in managing on-going client relationships and have established networks and industry contacts. A high level of professionalism and technical understanding when dealing with stakeholders together with excellent written and verbal communication skills is essential. Your responsibilities will include providing expert planning advice to clients, the preparation of reports, lodging and managing applications through the planning permit process. A further component of the role will be assistance with general office administration requiring good knowledge & experience within the building industry. You will have qualifications & experience in Town Planning, with an extensive knowledge of the Victorian statutory planning scheme.

SMITH DESIGN is a client focused Building & Interior Design practice committed to providing innovative & individual design. As an enthusiastic & passionate team, we pursue excellence and strive for quality in design & documentation. If you would you like to be part of our professional team, we now have this exciting opportunity!

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Breeder Farm Supervisor Regional Lifestyle

Leading family business Multiple Opportunities An opportunity exists to join one of Australia’s best family businesses and Bendigo’s largest manufacturer in the dynamic poultry industry. Hazeldene’s is an integrated poultry processor and we currently have major expansion programs across parent rearing, breeder, hatchery and broiler farms to meet growing market demands. The successful applicant will:

Be flexible with their hours of work including weekend work

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Be experienced in supervising employees (within the poultry industry is preferable but not a prerequisite)

You will be responsible for co-ordinating farming activities, maximising fertile egg production and bird welfare. In return we offer the lifestyle that goes with a farm position and a remuneration package based on skills and experience. Interested? Please email your application to: jobs@hazeldenes.com.au or post to the HR Department, Hazeldene’s Chicken Farm, PO Box 1147, Kangaroo Flat 3555 by 18 September. Hazeldene’s are an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

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Senior Stylist (Full time & Part time) If you love creative colour and have fabulous cutting skills we need you If you believe in work/life balance, being valued as a professional and shown the respect you deserve then our salon is the salon you have been looking for. Please deliver in person, your current resume along with a photo, to Bamboo Beauty Lounge before Friday September 11, 2015.

Community Meals and Soup Kitchens Bendigo Community Health Soup Kitchen: 171 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. 5448 1600. Every Thursday 4pm-4.45pm. (In the arcade near Café De Mille) Bendigo Baptist Community Care: Life Essentials: 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo 3550. 5441 4747. Every Tuesday 7.45am. Hill Top Community Meal: 65-71 Mundy Street, Bendigo - Salvation Army Precinct. Every Wednesday 12pm. 0409 142 777. Salvation Army: 66-71 Mundy Street, Bendigo. Every Sunday 4.30pm. 0458 600 412. Eaglehawk Community House: (during school terms). 19 Bright Street, Eaglehawk. 5446 8322. Every Monday 10.30am (morning tea). Fortnightly Tuesday noon (phone before). Every Tuesday 6pm. Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church: Cnr Church and Camp sts. K Flat. 5447 9998. Community lunch fourth Wednesday of month, February to October , except July, noon. Cost $5. Our Shed: 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk - 5446 8813. Every Friday 7.30am.November – April 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk May – October 63 High St Eaglehawk (Anglican church hall) Kangaroo Flat Soup Kitchen: Rotary Gateway Park. Every Wednesday in March, 6pm-7pm Saltworks Community Meal: 63 High St, Eaglehawk (Eaglehawk Anglican Church). 0458 018 083. Every Friday 5.45pm (not through January or public holidays). St Liborius Parish Centre: 50 Panton St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8235. Tuesday 11.30am (during school terms).

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EMPLOYMENT

TOWN PLANNING ADMINISTRATION (PART-TIME)

Food distribution: Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre: 2 Humboldt Drive. 5442 1165. Wednesday morning (bread only). Saltworks Pantry: 63 High St, Eaglehawk (Eaglehawk Anglican Church). 0458 018 083. Pantry Tuesday 1pm-4pm, Wednesday 10am–4pm (not through January). St Vincent de Paul: 16 Hopetoun St Bendigo. 5443 5688 Kangaroo Flat – 117 High Street. 5447 9800 UnitingCare Emergency Relief Centres: Bendigo – 25 Forrest St. 5443 4972. Mon/Tue/Thur/ Fri 10am-12.15pm and 1.30pm-3.45pm. Kangaroo Flat – Uniting Church Cnr. Church and Camp sts. 5443 5458. Tuesday and Friday 9am-noon. Victory Op Shop: 10am-4pm weekdays. 110 Garsed St. Bendigo. 5443 5998.

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EMPLOYMENT

IF THIS DESCRIBES YOU, THEN SUBMIT YOUR RESUME TO: Rodney Smith. Smith Design Group 60 McIvor Road, Bendigo 3550 | Email: rodney@smithdesign.com.au

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EMPLOYMENT

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TRAINING & EDUCATION

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INTRO TO HOSPITALITY 08 OCT $60 CONC. $130 FULL (Inc. bonus RSA & Food Hygeine)

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Departs Monday June 20 All International Ad $2445 Pen/Past $2425

Tours Include Flights & Most Meals

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BRICKLAYER Tradesman, houses, sml jobs, fences, letter boxes, BBQs & block work. Good Rates. Ph 0490 251 269

Quality work Alterations & Repairs Free quotes Ph Kevin 0421 397 960

CARPENTER Specialising in herritiage building & owner builder jobs, all work guarentee call Shane 0408 120 884

18 d South African Treasure: Jul 16, 2016..â&#x20AC;Ś.........â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś.............. $7100

LAWN MOWER REPAIRS

LAWNS, TREES, HEDGES and shrubs cut and trimmed. Rubbish Removed, & Free quotes. Phone Ron 5446 9833

Ride on Mowing Experienced Call Mick 0439 433 057

CLEANING & CARPET

OASIS GARDEN & MOWING SERVICES waste removal, edging, pruning & weeding, free quote, reasonable rates, pens disc avail. Phone 0402 772 712

GOOD AS GOLD Painting Service Interior & Exterior. Very reasonable rates. For a free quote phone Rod 0414 470 573

2015 DAY TRIPS Departing from Bendigo

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CONCRETER

call 13 18 12 or visit www.vinnies.org.au

Ph. 0428 381 925

MILDURA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 5 Days 25th Sept ......................................$950 t/s

TESSELAARS TULIP FESTIVAL - DANDENONG

SYDNEY - HAWKESBURY RIVER & BLUE

Friday 25th Sept ..............................................$70

MOUNTAINS

MYSTERY TRIP Thurs 26th Nov ................................................$85

PLASTER

POST HOLES

Millers Holes Mobile 0418 510 217.

Negatives, Film, Slides & Photos Scanned to CD 1-20 $3.00 Ea 21-50: $2.00 Ea 100+ 50c Ea Protect originals, Share with Family.

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House & shed slabs, paths, driveways & patios, all decorative concreting, free quote Ph Jamie 0409 472 164

TILING

Wall & Floor Tiler

Waterproofing

Complete Bathroom Renovations

0499 600 578

TILER Floors, Walls & Waterproofing Ph Pat 0497 786 912

2015 TOURS

Sun 13th Dec Entertained by Rodney Vincent........$75

Wed 14th Oct .................................................$80

0448 713 499

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Driveways, Sheds Paths, Crossovers etc. 40 years experience Free Quotes

TRAVELLERS XMAS PARTY- BAROOGA

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Free pick up & delivery in Bendigo area, by qualified small engine mechanic. Bendigo Onsite Servicing Ph 0438 544 789

LAWN MOWING

GENUINE SPECIAL Paths, Driveways, Cross overs, Sheds, Small & big jobs, Reasonable rates. Seniors Discount Free quotes. Ph. 0422 424 348.

17 d China â&#x20AC;&#x201C; See The Best Of China: May 4, 2016â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś....â&#x20AC;Ś...............$6995

LAWN Mowing - Edges trimmed, grass removed Handyman Repairs, Rubbish Removal, Ride on Mowing also avail. From $35 p/hour Ph Tony 0412 824 690

Ph 0402 775 329

CONCRETER

19 d New Zealand: Mar 7 â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś.....â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś....â&#x20AC;Ś......â&#x20AC;Ś.. $5475

$35 per hr / $30 pen (inc. take away clippings). Delivery of Garden Products Spraying (Roundup) $35 per hr/ $30 pen Rubbish Removal $70 per load/$65 pen (incl tip fee $33) for 7x4 square box trailer. NO tyres or rock/clean fill. Cash only Ph Mick 0407 448 249

CAR REMOVALS 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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CARPENTER

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All types of jobs, Big & Small, House to Garden. Phone Will 5447 2185 or 0409 352 374 all types of brick and block work, chimneys and fireplaces. Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917.

Become a Volunteer with Compeer and help change a life

P/P = Past/Pensioner *Prices based on Twin Share (other Options available)

Same day service Ph 1800 630 922

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BLOCKED DRAINS

GUTTER LEAF GUARD Australian made, Zincalume steel, 20 year guarantee. Phone 0418 172 640 for a free quote

PLASTERER

HOME and Garden Maintenance, Free Quotes, Competitive Rates, honest & reliable Ph 0431 135 923

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Quality Work, Mowing & Ride-on, Weed Spraying, Rose Pruning, All General Maintenance. Phone Neil: 0473 486 130

$65 p/hour + GST Call Rhonda on: 5435 3478 or email: busybeebookkeeping.vic @gmail.com

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22 DAY WEST COAST SPECTACULAR 5 d Christmas in Merimbula: Dec 23 â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś..â&#x20AC;Ś. Ad $1350 P/P $1325 (AIR/COACH/AIR)

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

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.

PAINTING & DECORATING

Interiors, exteriors, free quotes, no job too small, Over 45yrs experience. Phone 0407 412 977 Colin Wright

BOOKKEEPING/BAS

Call Sandra on 5443 0240 Compeer.bendigo@svdp-vic.org.au

7 d Albury to Echuca River Cruise: Nov 8 â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś...â&#x20AC;Ś.. $2640 P/P $2620

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

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

$10,000 to $100,000 per year Packages start from only $6,000 Conditions apply. For a free info pack, Call Tony Kearney: 03 9330 2274

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14 d Tasmania Springtime Tours: Oct 26 â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś..... $4200 P/P $4180

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HOME CLEANING SERVICE Now available with Leanne Competitive Rates Ph B/H 0418 478 781

Commercial Cleaning Franchise Revenue guaranteed for 2 years

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8 Days 13th Oct .....................................$1895 t/s SNOWY MOUNTAINS 6 Days 26th Oct .....................................$1395 t/s GIPPSLAND TOUR

2015 TOURS

4 Days 27th Oct .......................................$750 t/s WARNAMBOOL - PORTLAND - GREAT OCEAN

KANGAROO ISLAND - Victor Harbor 7 Days 10th Sept ....................................$1895 t/s CANBERRA FLORIADE 5 Days 24th Sept .....................................$995 t/s

FULL LIST OF TRIPS OUT NOW

4 Days 10th Nov ......................................$750 t/s HUNTER VALLEY - Christmas Lights at Gardens 7 Days 15th Nov ....................................$1750 t/s

CANBERRA- SYDNEY EXPLORER - Group Tour

COOMA - New Year Tour - Snowy Mountains

7 Days 24th Sept ....................................$1125 t/s

4 Days 30th Dec.......................................$850 t/s

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Services Offered ANTENNAS

BUILDERS

BRAD’S Digital TV Antenna Installations ANTENNA New Home Installations TV Wall Mounting SERVICE Additional TV Outlets 20 years’ Experience Quality Work Guaranteed

0409 383 459

www.bradsantennaservice.com.au

ANTENNAS

3 3 3 3 3

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DIGITAL TV SPECIALISTS

Same Day Response Local Technicians All 100% Guaranteed Home Theatre Installations FREE on-site Signal Test and Quote

131 546

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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 ANTENNAS

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

DB-U38390

& PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

ABN: 62 094 744 216

• New Kitchens • Bathroom Renovations • Warehouse direct Bathroom products

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

BLINDS & CURTAINS

Southern Cross Blinds & Awnings

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

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

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Call Ron 0438 569 385

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

COMPUTERS • 1.7 Tonne Mini Digger on Trailer • 900, 450, 300mm Buckets Plus Ripper • Post Hole Auger 300 & 450mm available • 5 Tonne Excavator Available for Hire • Free Delivery & Pick up in Strathfieldsaye

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BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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

COMPUTERS

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

1300 558 385

Ph: Glenn or Donna

Rob Quattrocchi | 0409 521 218 support@quattro-it.com.au

Repairs completed within 24 hours

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

MacManagement Managing your Macintosh world

 Advice, trouble-shooting and fixes for your Macintosh, iPad or iPhone.  Help with backups, internet, WiFi, software installations & upgrades, data migrations, old files translated  25 years experience helping people manage their Macs. Graeme Challis 0447 896 089 support@macintoshmanagement.com.au

(1.7 Tonne Machine Only)

Ph 0429 171 697 E: favcoinfo@bigpond.com

sherlocksoilworks@hotmail.com

SEPTIC TANK SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS Supplied and installed PIC LICENCED

0418 508 993 COM PET RATE ITIVE S

• Laser Levelled Site cuts • Landscaping • Driveways • Backyard clean-ups • Postholes • Trenching 1.7 & 5.5 ton excav, Skidsteer and Truck available

Call Clint 0427 349 549

A/H PH 5448 8814 E: cjchandler65@bigpond.com

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

NO OBLIGATION QUOTES PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

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E: jd.bobcat.services@gmail.com

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Hole Boring Trenching Drive Ways Rock Breaker Retaining Walls Site Cleans No Job too small Very Reasonably Priced - Great Soil Rates Free Quotes and Honest Advice

GAMBLE CONCRETING

Excavations and Landscaping Excavator, Tipper & Bobcat

Matt: 0409 141 093 • Nicole: 0428 119 386 E: nicmat2001@hotmail.com

CARPENTERS

PAUL EYLES CARPENTRY 20 YEARS LOCAL EXPERIENCE

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

$7.25 per cm/col

Licenced drainer 31741

PH 0417 511 159

Onsite Computer Services • Virus & Spyware Removal • Software Install & Setup • Computer setup • Email Setup • Training • Home Networking

200 - 600mm diameter

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Digger Service

GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N KITCHEN, BATHROOMS

Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

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James Sherlock Ph: 0407 472 775

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

Bobcat & Tipper Hire

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COMPUTERS

Decks/Pergolas

Specialising in Renovations All Trades Available

CONCRETING

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COMMERCIAL / DOMESTIC • SHEDS / PATIOS EXPOSED AG / STENCIL / STAMPED • ONSITE WELDING AUGER, BOBCAT, EXCAVATOR & TIPPER SITE CUTS • METAL FABRICATION • RETAINING WALLS DECKING • OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT AREAS FENCING • STAINLESS BALUSTRADING

BRAD GAMBLE • 0419 478 424 GAMBLECONCRETING@GMAIL.COM WWW.GAMBLECONCRETING.COM.AU

CONCRETING

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Email for Quote: pauleyles50@gmail.com

CARPENTERS

CARPENTER

Renos Extensions Verandahs Decking

All Types Of Work 30 Years Experience

PH PAUL 0402 299 819

PATHS, DRIVEWAYS, SHEDS HOUSE SLABS - PHONE FRANK

PH 0417 377 957 DRIVING SCHOOLS

CLEANING SERVICES BUFF ’N’ SHINE CLEANING SERVICES – Diamond Quality Service – • DOMESTIC CLEANING • END OF LEASE • REAL ESTATE SALE CLEANS

buffnshine@gmail.com | 0432 731 908

• Auto & Manual • Packages available • Gift vouchers • Road rule refresher lessons for senior drivers

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Services Offered ELECTRICIANS

HANDYMAN SERVICES

DARELLY ELECTRICAL D SERVICING BENDIGO & DISTRICT SE REC 14361

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

Youngy's Handy Man Services All your odd jobs

Rubbish Call for a Removal free quote Ph Mark 0434 835 984

HOME MAINTENANCE

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

GREG SMITH ELECTRICIAN REC 7821

CALL PETER 0409 422 271 Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com REC 4085

Over 40 Years Service

(Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

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

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

Phone: 0417 329 802 GARDEN SERVICES

KITCHENS

Rilex Interiors

Is your kitchen needing an update? Call Rilex Interiors for a FREE QUOTE and advice.

• Kitchens • Vanities • Walk in robes • All custom joinery • Flat Packs • Replacement bench tops • No job too small

Big Area Lawn Mowing Domestic/Industrial Large/Small Blocks Fence Lines/Fire Breaks Weed Spraying (Large/Small)

4 Seasons Garden Care • Hedges Trimmed & Shaped • Pruning of Roses, Shrubs and Fruit Trees

Plumbing Master Plumber

www.rilexinteriors.com.au rilexinteriors@bigpond.com

• Licensed Backflow Tester • Blocked Drains • Burst Pipes • Septics • Gas Leaks & Gas Fitting • Hot Water Services • Roof Leaks • Renovations • Gen Plumbing • Latest Drain Cleaning Equipment QUALITY WORK AT THE RIGHT PRICE!

Call David/Bronwyn

Lic#100122

OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTE, CALL TROY ON 0418 844 590 OR EMAIL T_EYOUNG@BIGPOND.NET.AU

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

TRIPPA’S T RIPPA’S P PAINTING AINTING SERVICE S ERVICE No O No Obligation blligat b ig ga attio tion io on Fr F Free ree ee Quote Quo uote te 10% FOR SENIORS 10% DISCOUNT 10 DISC DI IS SC COUNT OUNT OU NT F OR S OR ENIO EN ORS RS Specialising S Sp pec ecia ialilisi sin ng g iin: n:: n Weatherboard W eather ea ther th erb bo oar ard ard Heritage Housing H erit er ritag itag it age Ho H ou ussin ing Repaints R epa ep aiint nts

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

D Painter & Decorator YOUR FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL AND QUALITY PAINTING TEAM FOR ALL TYPES OF PAINTING

Ph 5446 1535 www.dunstonebrosplumbing.com.au

Don Andrea Plumbing Established over 35 years General Plumbing & Maintenance Gas Fitting Blocked Drains Hot Water Services

Phone 0408 506 159 Lic#23529

Call Mark Kingston 0439 941 248

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LANDSCAPING

PEST CONTROL

PLUMBERS

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting Pty. Ltd.

GARDEN SERVICES

544 33 999

Specialising in:

4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

Pensioners Welcome

Discounts Available

Phone Neil on 0417 144 280 HANDYMAN SERVICES

I’m Tony 0438 561 257 Email: hahkangarooflat. vic@gmail.com

License No. 32710

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

Formally “Spider Sprayers”

Your local Hire A Hubby from Kangaroo Flat

PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

PLUMBERS

FREE QUOTES, 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE Phone 0429 002 678

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

Fast same day service all No job too sm

0448 701 138

NO JOB TOO SMALL

• Carpentry • Tiling • Painting • Plastering • Pergolas • Decks

0418 507 709 A/H 5448 3333

Electrical Installations

ARE YOU RENOVATING? Greg Hicks MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman

PLUMBERS

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

Darren Liersch: 0409 077 600

Geoff Williams

MOBILE BATHROOMS

Jobs I specialise in: • Fascia Repairs • Installations • Rubbish Removal • Doors Windows • Garden Clean Ups • Gates & Fencing • Gutter Cleaning • Paving & Landscaping • Tiling & Painting... and heaps more, just ask! LICENCED POLICE CHECKED PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURED WORK HEALTH & SAFETY CERTIFIED

HANDYMAN SERVICES

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

PUMP SERVICES PLUMBERS

John Cross

Plumbing Established in Bendigo for over 30 years

New homes Ren nov vat atio a tiio ions ons Renovations • Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

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

Maintenance Hot water repairs Gas fitting

Free Quotes LIC: 13869

Ph 0408 507 715

Central Victoria 13 11 98

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

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FOR SALE

AIR bed, Single, $25 Ph 5444 4336

CAMERA Vivitar, PS44S focus free, EC $15 Ph 5447 7762

CHEAP REDGUM SPLIT FIREWOOD

GIRTON basketball uniform + sports uniform $70 Ph 0428 568 825

RETRO vinyl & timber desk chair, on wheels $50 Ph 0428 723 057

WASHING Machine, Kleenmaid, heavy duty $100 Ph 0458 253 503

GIRTON Yr 10 calculator, New, $100 Ph 0428 568 825

RETRO gold velvet bedroom stool, $35 Ph 0466 269 948

WASHING machine, automatic 12, mobile, EC $100 Ph 5447 0735

GIRTON Jumpers, Sizes 10, 12 & 14, EC $30ea Phone 0419 112 867

SHEEPSKIN carseat covers, grey, VGC $80pair Ph 5447 7050

AIR Con, portable, with window flute, $60 ono Ph 0439 451 621 ANTENNAS, TV, digital, extra outlets installed, Phone Neil at Goldfields Electronics 0418 126 410 ANTIQUE cast iron oven, $75 ONO Ph 0428 723 057

BAR fridge, $70 Phone 0447 445 684

CARAVAN Cover, New, fit 18-20ft van, Cost $149 Sell $99 Ph 5447 7050 CB Radio, antenna, UHF, 8ft long, white $60 Ph 0432 346 659 CB Radio, SSB, 40 CH, Uniden VGC $50 Ph 0432 346 659 CHILDREN'S Bikes, x2, $10 Each Ph 0409 974 492

BAR Stools, Vinyl seat & back, $50 pair. Phone 5443 6611

DOORS solid timber, glass top panels, x2 matching $80ea 0428 723 057

BAR Fridge, Fisher & Paykel, Ex cond $60 Ph 5442 2292

DRESS (Stella Hamilton) Blue, beaded. New, Sz16 $60 Ph 5447 3563

BATH. Good stock trough $20 Ph 0428 723 057

DVD Player, portable, 2 screens, & carry case $50 Ph 5447 7050

BBQ gas, 4 burners + wok, full cabinet $100 Ph 5441 8984 BBQ, gas, on wheels, 2 side tables & cupboards, EC $100 Ph 5447 0735

DVD'S assorted Kiefer Sutherland $5each Phone 5449 6726 ELECTRIC bike, ex cond, needs new battery $80 Ph 5442 2292

BED Single, brass & white enamel, slats & matt. $75 Ph 0428 723 057

ELECTRIC line trimmer, $15 ONO Ph 5441 7448

BIKE, girls vintage, new tyres, $30 Ph 0428 568 825

ENTRANCE table, small, glass top $30 Ph 0466 269 948

BREADMAKER and slicer. Breville. GC. $40 Ph 5447 7762

EXERCISE Bike, Small. $10 Phone 0447 445 684

FOR SALE

For further details Phone Clint 0427 349 549 FIREWOOD

Murray River Red Gum 14m Split, $1300 Ph 0429 822 816

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

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

Containers to suit all yourr needs!

FORLE SA 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

HELMET full face, MRR Brand, size S, black $45 Ph 5447 2362 INNOTEK anti bark collars, containment systems, remote trainers Disc Price. Ph 5439 5710 or 0437 233 177.

KINDLING FIREWOOD Red Gum, dry split top quality, delivered. $140m/cubed Ph Dave 0409 516 458

FIREWOOD

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

FIREWOOD

Red's Redgum firewood $120p/m. Pick Up or Delivery $145 Open 24/7. Phone 0427 353 939

FIREWOOD

Cat Enclosures

HAY 5x4 ROLLS

Oaten, Pasture, Cereal, Straw. Delivery Available. Ph 0438 373 291

Quality Dry Grey & Yellow Box Del $120/m Local Ph 0448 186 691 FRIDGE Kelvinator, 170 litre $95 Ph 5447 2362

FRIDGES

and Freezers. Top brands from $195. Fully recond, 6 mths wty. 283 High St, G/Sq. Ph. 5441 1955 FRIDGE, large upside down, 450L, Fisher & Paykel, VGC, $600 ONO Ph 0429 927 374

GARDEN STRAW $3 per bale Ph 0411 783 679 GENERATOR - 2000w, 4 stroke workzone, 2hrs use only, great little unit, value at $475 Ph 0438 273 044 GIRLS bike, all accessories, GC, $55 Ph 5447 8573

5kg Bags $10 Free Delivery for 3 or more bags Ph: 0438 240 391 KITCHEN steps, folding, white, near new $15 Ph 5447 8573 LAMINEX Table, pink and grey $50 Ph 0466 269 948 LAWN mower with catcher, EC $100 Ph 5447 0735 LOUNGE Suite, quality burgandy leather, 3 seat lounge, 2 recliners, EC $1800 Ph 5439 5805 or 0456 698 173 LOUNGE Suite, modular, 6 seater, GC Free Phone 5447 0397 M E A T S a f e , 400x350x1450 restored, $250 Ph 5446 1210 MINELAB 5000 Excellent condition, comes with 12-14-17" nugget finder, + commander coil $5000 Neg. Ph 0407 058 554 MOBILITY Scooter, Hybrid 4, 1 owner $999 Ph 5442 5105 or 0477 990 036

SIEVED TOP SOIL With Manure $35 per/m delivered local 3m minimum. 6m & 10m avail. Bobcat & Excavator to hire. Ph 5446 7105 or 0428 507 846

SLOW cooker, large model, as new condition $30 Phone 5448 5509 SOLID timber slat single bed w/mattress EC $100 Ph 0429 396 007

WEDDING Gown, Jean Fox Strapless, A-line, Ivory , Size 12, Crystal beaded bodice, $350 ono Phone: 0409 371 751

WRISTLET Watch mens, JAG, EC $40 Ph 5447 7762

WANTED CARS WANTED FOR SCRAP

STROLLERS, x2, $10 Each Ph 0409 974 492

Also elec wire I pay Cash $$$ Ph 0487 320 656

TOOLS, shovel, spade, crowbar, etc $100 lot Ph 0428 723 057

TOP SOIL Sieved $35 per metre, 4 metre min. delivery 8m & 10m also avail. Garden Mix $50 p/m. Garden Rocks Avail. Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770 CORNER TV Unit, $150 TALLBOY Chest of Drawers $150, DAEVOO Upside down fridge (Wty) $350 Samsung 7.5kg WASHING MACHINE, 12mths old $400 CHEFONIER Cupboard $150, LOUNGE Suit 12mths old, $500 PH 5439 3607 WADERS, sz 9, Trousers style $15 Ph 5447 7275 WALKING frame, silver, with bag, never used $95 Ph 5447 7275

OUTDOOR setting, 7pce, EC $100 Ph 5439 5805

TAPE Player/Recorder wanted to buy. Please Phone 5448 3113 TRACTORS & farm machinery wanted. Going or not, cash paid, Ph 0429 393 221

RADIO with tape deck, $10 Ph 5447 8573 RECORD player, kenwood $30 Ph 5449 6726

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

WANTED TO BUY 1970S Era Holdens, Fords, Motorbikes, Prefer barn find. Cash paid $$$ Ph 0404 372 328

CASH

For Fridges & Freezers, in GWO up to 25yrs. Washing Machines up to 7yrs old. Ph. 5441 1955 JAYCO Hardtop Expanda Van, in good condtion, wanted to buy. Phone John 0439 729 542

CLEARING SALES BENDIGO ANTIQUE AND ESTATE AUCTIONS 116 Hattam Street, Golden Square ENTRIES ARE INVITED For our next antique and collectables auction

Wednesday September 30th, 3pm Individual or estate lots accepted

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

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Phone, Fax, email or bring in this coupon with $25*, or $30* with photo, and your advertisement will be published in the next 4 editions. Categories included: Autos, Boats, Car Parts, Caravans & Trailers, Commercial Vehicles, For Sale, Four Wheel Drives, Livestock, Machinery, Motorbikes & Wrecking.

Bendigo Baptist Church Carpark, McIvor Rd Junortoun. Sausage Sizzle! Sat 8am - 1pm

LIVESTOCK

BROWN Leghorn Roosters $15ea. Lockwood area, Mob: 0409 489 268

25 McNamara Drv Eppalock Off Bowles Rd, Sat & Sun 7:30am - 5:30pm Combined Mega Sale, furniture, camping, office, household, building supplies, Wolsley 699 - Rover P6, HQ Holden Ute 1974, retro caravan, bric a brac.

LAMBS x4, cross bread, 9 months, drenched, $90ea Phone 5436 1382

POMERANIAN, female, m /chipped, vacc, 13 mnths old, vet checked, pure bred M/C956000 003319184 $700 Ph 5443 9784/ 0452 277 038

ALL SCRAP WANTED

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Junortoun Fire Brigade

GARAGE SALES

3 ADINA COURT STRATHDALE Saturday 9am - 3pm Household items, furniture, garden items, kitchenware etc.

SILKIES

Young & healthy from $25 each Ph 5436 1373

LIVESTOCK

Boarding Kennel & Cattery Muckleford School Road, Muckleford 3451 Open 8:30am - 12pm & 4pm - 6pm Ph: (03) 5472 4698 • Mob: 0428 882 411 E: jeralee@iinet.au • www.jeralee.com.au

LIVESTOCK

ADOPT-A-PET Male, 4 years Griffin is the cutest little boy, who is desperate to find his forever family. Would be best suited to an active family. I crave human company, and would be happy to share with another little dog.

$35

QUANTITY PINE, 240 x 19, DAR, Merch grade, $380 per metre. Ph 0407 508 963 or 5446 1843

GARAGE SALES

WEIGHT Set, 6ft barbell, 2 hand bells, 180p asst weights $99 5439 3607

STEELCRAFT Highchair, GC $15 Ph 5444 4336

OFFICE Chair, Large. VGC $20 Phone 0447 445 684

PEDASTAL Fan, Phone 5444 4336

WATCH, Ladies, Gold, Brand new, $50 Phone 0409 974 492

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LOST YOUR DOG OR CAT? ?

THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

5441 2209

Piper Lane, East Bendigo

Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun & Pub Hols 10am-12pm www.rspcavic.org.au

We are always appreciative of any donations of bedding and food for the shelter animals. If you can help in any way, please drop any donations into the shelter at Piper Lane, East Bendigo.

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1978 Holden HZ Station wagon for wrecking, 202 m o t o r , V i n : 8N35LHH953928Z Phone 5449 6921

DRAGON CITY MOTOR WRECKERS

1990 Ford Fairlane Sedan, VIN no: 6FPAAAJG63LL91398, can register or wreck Phone 5449 6921

WRECKING VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY

FREE REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES

CASH FOR CARS LMCT 11067

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Call 5446 1384 or 5446 1820 LMCT 10992 Wayne on 0413 774 717 Kayne on 0459 652 963 Address: 222 Upper Rd, Eaglehawk, 3556

WRECKING

Phill 0434 145 485 or 5435 3815 49 Boyds Road, Lockwood

MECHANICS

Wrecking all Makes & Models We buy any car or ute Come see your local strippers

Mechanical repairs & Service auto electrical air conditioning ROADWORTHY CHECKS FROM $110 Ph Keith 5443 3304 0417 537 497 9a adam st quarry hill

MECHANICS

MOTOR BIKES

A.M. Hyett Motorcycles BIKES SOLD, TRADED & RECYCLED Spares and accessories. See Michael and John 67-69 Bridge Street, Bendigo 3550

Open 9.00am-5.30pm Mon-Sat / 10.00am-5.30pm Sun LMCT 4761. Licenced second hand dealer.

MOBILE MECHANIC Services from $99 Brakes from $99 Timing belts are a specialty 25 Years Experience PH 0400 290 789

TIMING BELTS Affordable timing belt replacements 25 years qualified experience Mobile Mechanic PH 0400 290 789

VOLVO MERCEDES BENZ BMW VOLKSWAGON PEUGOT Service & Repair Specialists Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

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BOATS EXPLORER Trophy, Quintrex 3.85. Deceased Estate used 5 times. 25HP 2 Str Yamaha Outboard. 4.2 Centreline Trailer, safety gear, Paddles, Fire ext, Anchor, Fish finder, and fishing gear. Valued at $19,000 Sell for $13,500 Phone 0402 402 696

2003 Stacer Bass Elite 4m 25hp yamaha, safety gear, fish finder, travel covers, casting decks, good condition + dunbier trailer $5500 ONO Phone: 0450 783 496

CARAVANS & TRAILERS TRAILERS

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

www.ebsary.com.au ROAD STAR CARAVAN, deceased estate, 1992 model, pop top, 16ft 6" long, independant suspension, elec brakes, double island bed, m /wave, elec fridge, front kitchen, roll out awning, tyres as new, VGC $10750.00 Ph 0438 420 767

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64 Furness Street, Kangaroo Flat Call Ian Thompson

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COMMODORE VZ Tray ute, 1 Tonne 6cyl petrol, Auto, Good Order. RWC, 150,000ks, T/bar, Nudge Bar, Reg June 2016 $8900 ONO Ph 0437 077 887 (TQH730) DAEWOO Kalos, 2004 sed, 1 own, alwys gar & svc, gen 50,800km, a/c, (SUU420), RWC, $4000 EC 0409 188 138

LMCT 9270

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2 Taylor St EPSOM VIC 3551 (Behind BP and Subway) PH ED: 5448 3855 OR MOBILE: 0418 360 194 ANY TIME 2000 HOLDEN ASTRA

FORD AU UTE

$3,999

$4,999

QFB 549

ZJU 556

5sp, very original car with only 131,000ks, one family owner with excellent well kept service history.

Column auto, 3 seater! Beaut order, builder rack, alloys, service history, 4 other utes under $10K in stock.

VY COMMODORE ‘S’ PACK

2002 00 HOLDEN O VU COMMODORE UTE

$5,999

YIG 061

AMP 400

HOLDEN Rodeo, 91, steel tipping tray, 2.6L duel fuel, 5 spd man, canvas canopy, a-c, t-bar, RWC, EC EMB-146 $4000 Ph 0418 309 653 KIA Sportage Turbo Diesel, 2012, new tyres, new car warranty 2017, EC, RWC, YZI-783 $22990 Phone 0419 886 637

Regulations require that from June, 1998 both licensed motor car traders and persons other than licensed motor car traders, must include the following info when advertising a motor car sale. 1.) The cash price of the motor car 2.) Whichever of the following is applicable: a.) if the motor car is registered, the reg no. b.) if the car is unregistered, the engine no. of the vehicle; or the chassis no; or the vehicle ID no; or the reg no. (if any) last assigned to the vehicle; or if none of those numbers are reasonably ascertainable, any other number by which the vehicle may be identified. a licensed motor car trader must also state in their advertisements their LMCT no. and the details of any periodical payments applicable. Penalty for failure to comply with these regulations is a $1,000 fine.

Superb! Beautiful example, alloys, full ‘S’ Pack factory options, a/bags, beaut safe first car. 5 other XT, VX, VY, VZ’s in stock.

VX COMMODORE BERLINA

TOYOTA CAMRY ALTISE

$5,499

$8,999

REJ 724

1EB 7XW

Black onyx beauty with lots of factory extras - luxury motoring, 160,000kms, service history, popular model. 4 others models.

2005 MAZDA Z NEO

FORD COURIER XLT DUAL CAB 4X4

$9,975

$12,999

TOC 257

QHX 663

Tbar auto, low Ks. The most popular hatch on the market, excellent history, air bags, very clean and original, first to see will buy!

Turbo Diesel, 5sp, steel dropside tray, bull bar, service history, power windows. 160,000kms. Beaut price range.

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NISSAN PULSAR HATCH Auto, a/c, p/s, tinted windows, alloys, low kms. ABC111. $18,000. Ph 5442 1646

$30 with photo

NISSAN PULSAR HATCH Auto, a/c, p/s, tinted windows, alloys, low kms. ABC111. $18,000. Ph 5442 1646

PLEASE USE SPACES BETWEEN WORDS VEHICLE REGISTRATION OR VIN NUMBER REQUIRED TJ Mitsubishi Magna V6, auto, a/c, p/s, Low kms, Exc Cond, RQV-773 $3990 ono Phone 0400 500 211 TOYOTA Hiace Campervan, diesel, auto 4WD, 1995 Model. Mechanically A1 cond. 200w solar + 65L water. Reg UVI 938. RWC. $19,500 Neg. Ph 0407 058 554

Services, Insurance Claims,

Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

Workshop Repairs and Spare Parts

PAYMENT

No job too big or too small

Cash:

VOLVO XC90 2009 D5 R-Design, Auto, Full Service History, DVD, 7 seats, reverse camera, Sat Nav, S/roof, T/bar, 156,000 kms, $27,000 ono, Ph 0408 363 828 (YOC709)

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One owner, Tbar auto AT-X, beautiful example of a well kept vehicle.

MAXIMUM OF 5 LINES ADDITIONAL LINES $3 EACH

For all your Caravan Sales,

164 Midland Hwy, Epsom Ph 5448 4800

Tbar auto, Holden history, one owner since new. Beaut condition, tonneau cover, RWC.

AUTO

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ALL HOLDEN PARTS Must Go! Ring Tony or Lorraine 0423 366 449 or 5433 2260

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

BENDIGO CARAVAN BOAT STORAGE Classified advertising closes at 3pm each Thursday. Real Estate Classified advertising closes at 11am each Thursday.

AUTO

MOTOR CAR TRADER REG 1998

LMCT 10769

complete car care

CAR PARTS

AUTO

Pensioner Discount Ph 5447 4441 A/H 0487 000 145

MECHANICS

Bendigo Weekly — Friday, September 4, 2015

VS Statesman, 1997, Super charged, 137'ks Lowered mags, Reg til Jan (IDV4N0) VY Brakes, Calipers & more. $4800 Ph 0435 680 649

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Mitiamo up for a fight By JOEL PETERSON

AFTER progressing all the way from an elimination final, Mitiamo coach Denis Grinton believes his side is not simply making up the numbers when it tackles a rampant Bridgewater in the Loddon Valley Football League grand final at Newbridge on Saturday. Mitiamo has played some brilliant football in its run through the finals, belting Calivil United in the first week of finals before recording a narrow win over Pyramid Hill in the first semi final. Last weekend the Super Roos used a nine-goal second quarter to record a 54-point win over Bears Lagoon-Serpentine and progress to the decider. In 2009 it was Mitiamo who broke Calivil’s streak of six consecutive flags, and they will look to stop the Mean Machine from reaching the same milestone this weekend. The Roos have plenty of star power in skipper Luke Lougoon, ruckman Michael I’Anson, forwards Korey Fulton and Steven Tolongs and onballers Doug Thomas and Terry Reeves but a

workmanlike back six has been the key to their success. “Our back half has been tremendous. They pride themselves on shutting their direct opponents down, but it’s a tough ask this week with the amount of avenues to goal they have,” Grinton said. “We would have to be in our absolute best form to match it with Bridgey, but hopefully we can get in there and give it a good shake. “We aren’t just there to make up the numbers, if you’re in the grand final you’re still a live chance. We are not doubting that for a second.” Bridgewater will be led by Harding medallist Andy Collins and his former Richmond teammate Dan Connors, full forward Brad Rohde and crafty crumber Alex Galea and key defender Darren Clutton to name a few as well as grand final experience all over the ground. Grinton said that win, lose or draw, he is proud to be able to return the club to the league’s biggest stage only three years removed from a second consecutive eighth-placed finish.

LEADING FROM THE FRONT: Mitiamo captain Luke Lougoon. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN “There are nine guys that played in the first senior game I coached three years ago and I think we got beaten by 38 goals in that first game,” he said. “The feeling around the place is outstanding, when you come from an elimination final and make a grand final, it is a bit of a fairy tale for the

Tigers roar into finals THE Kyneton Tigers will run out on the Queen Elizabeth Oval in a senior final for the first time in 12 years on Sunday, and Tigers coach Luke Beattie says his side can’t wait for the challenge. The Tigers will tackle Eaglehawk in an elimination final from 2.20pm on Sunday, with Golden Square to do battle with Sandhurst in Saturday night’s qualifying final from 6pm. Kyneton’s resurgence has been the feel-good story of the past two Bendigo Football Netball League seasons, after the club was in recess two years ago. “From a club perspective we are quite fortunate we have three of the junior teams in as well that are playing to what I think would be the first junior flag in the club’s history,” he said. “To have the senior side in after two years in the wilderness and the uncertainty that surrounded that whole situation is fantastic and shows how much work has gone in by a lot of people to get the club to this stage.” The Tigers won eight games in

the home and away season to finish fifth but, like Eaglehawk, did not defeat a team that finished above them on the ladder. Already facing uncertainty over the status of gun centre half forward Sean Williams, the Borough lost Ron Best medallist Matt Gretgrix for the season to a knee injury last week and could also be without the dynamic Jarrod Findlay. “(Gretgrix) has been an outstanding bloke and a fantastic footballer, and as someone who has done a knee in a finals series my commiserations are certainly with him,” Beattie said. While making the finals is one thing, Beattie is determined his Tigers won’t just be a flash in the finals pan. “It’s about the mentality of the playing group that brings about the success, and not one person has said ‘oh gee, we are just happy to be here’ but the group is looking at the opportunity to go further,” Beattie said. “I think in our planning and structure wise, we are confident in the group we are putting out there now, at the right part of the season,

club and the people that put so much work in. “Obviously I’m rapt for the boys to have the opportunity but for the people that are tireless with their work around the club, it makes me really proud that they can go and watch their team on grand final day.” Marong meets Bridgewater in the

reserves from 12.30pm, and Marong will also feature in the under-18s against Calivil United from 10.30am. Six netball matches will be played on the day, with Pyramid Hill tackling Calivil United in A-grade from 3pm. Saturday’s senior game gets under way at 2.30pm at Riverside Park, Newbridge. Entry on the day is $15.

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TIGERLAND: The big day looms. and its ability to take the club well into September with any luck.” Sandhurst will also be in action on the QEO netball courts when the Dragons meet Strathfieldsaye on Saturday night in A-grade netball, while Sunday’s elimination final sees Gisborne up against Kangaroo Flat. • More at bendigoweekly.com.au

YOUTH girls football in Bendigo was given a massive boost this week with the announcement the Bendigo Pioneers will unveil a youth girls academy in the 2016 season. Bendigo, along with Gippsland, will join the system to become the seventh and eighth academies within AFL Victoria for youth girls. Bendigo Pioneers will join Calder Cannons, Geelong/Western/ Werribee/Williamstown, Dandenong Stingrays, Murray Bushrangers, North Ballarat Rebels, Sandringham Dragons as clubs with academies. The academies will pilot a new structure and will be managed by the regions’ talent managers instead of AFL Victoria’s head office as they have previously. The Youth Girls Academies aim to prepare Victoria’s most promising Youth Girls for representative and senior football, with the likes of the Bendigo Thunder set to be huge winners from the program. Girls in each of the new regions will benefit from a similar program

that is delivered to the boys in the under-18 TAC Cup system, as the new academies utilise the same resources such as facilities and coaches. The development of the two new academies will assist in aligning a number of players closer to home, opening the program to new talent in each of the regions. Bendigo Pioneers talent manager Steve Sharp said it is a great opportunity to provide the same resources for talented boys and girls in the region. “We are really excited about it, and are looking forward to blending the youth girls academy into our current program,” Sharp told AFL Victoria’s website. “The girls will be able to experience the same program provided to the boys as be bring together both programs under the one umbrella.” Trials will begin soon for the new Bendigo and Gippsland academies, with a squad of 34 to be selected for each, along with the addition of a rookie squad of 10.

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Braves confident By JOEL PETERSON

FOUR minutes. That was all that separated Mount Gambier and the Bendigo Braves last time they met. A four-minute stretch at the end of the SEABL south conference semi final two weeks ago in which the Pioneers reeled off a 14-0 run and took complete control of a game that was in the balance up until that point. A four-minute stretch in which the Braves did not respond and allowed their opponents to hit two threes and two monstrous dunks despite starting off the game exactly as planned. A four-minute stretch that the Braves replicated last week, to give themselves a chance at making amends against the Pioneers. As the Braves prepare to make the trek west once more to Bern Bruning Stadium, redemp-

tion is the main factor weighing on coach Ben Harvey’s mind. “Last week wasn’t easy, there were some real highs and lows during that and we took the opportunity down the stretch at the weekend which is what Mount Gambier did to us,” he said. “We are just so prepared for Mount Gambier now, and it is all those little things that have added up. “It is all about the game plan, we have talked about it, we know how to implement it, and I definitely think we can win.” The only negative for the Braves is the loss of youngster Jordan Mangan to a season-ending injury. Although Bendigo has lost all three of its contests against Mount Gambier this season all three have been close. The first time they met Bendigo was beaten by a point, trailed by

single digits into the last quarter of the second match and was in control for large parts of the most recent clash before letting victory slip away late. “We can’t be any better prepared, and probably hungry too,” Harvey said. “They have got us three times during the season and once in preseason, so this is the fifth time that we come up against them. “I’d say we understand their game and they probably understand ours, but I think we have better depth and we can use that to our advantage.” The likes of Brad Hill, Tyrone Lee, Damian Johnson and Erik Burdon will all cause Harvey plenty of headaches, but he believes the Braves match up will against the Pioneers’ guns. Harvey is determined not to let his side fall short of reaching the

national final, and is confident that they have enough fire power to play off for the ultimate prize that has so far eluded him in six years of coaching the team. “They are a great team and have been super strong all year and we have plenty of respect for them,” he said. “But I think defensively we match up well against them and that we can hurt them offensively with our inside presence. “We need to use that as our strength but they are the best team in the competition in both conferences, and we are out there to create an upset because we are definitely not the favourites. “Not many teams expect us to win. Except ourselves. We are very confident, and I think we can get it done.” The Braves take on Mount Gambier from 8pm on Friday.

Bendigo teams chase elusive win THE championship aspirations of the Bendigo Braves and Lady Braves go on the line this weekend in the South East Australian Basketball League south conference grand finals. In recent years both sides have been perilously close to the ultimate success, but have not been able to make the leap. This year, after roster uncertainty all season, Bendigo will go into the game without Stephanie Bairstow and Stacia Robertson after the duo suffered season ending injuries. “It’s tough, but this group has been really resilient and I’m really proud of where we have got to,” coach Jonathan Goodman said. “We still have our sights on getting to a national

grand final and there is a lot of belief in the group that we can do that.” Kilsyth defeated Launceston last week to advance to the grand final, played at Bendigo Stadum on Saturday night. The Lady Cobras are led by WNBL sharpshooter Stephanie Cumming and Cassie Sant, who faces a big battle against Bendigo’s star centre Elyse Penaluna. When Kilsyth played in Bendigo earlier in the season they belted the Lady Braves by over 30 points, a fact not lost on Goodman. Tessa Lavey and Kelly Wilson starred the last time the two sides met, and loom as the big threat for the Lady Braves once more. “I think the advantage is our versatility. Our group has been in and out

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CLOSE: The Lady Braves need to make the leap. throughout the year and everyone has been able to step up and play a role,” he said. “I think that’s what has been so great about this group, is that everyone does play a role and everyone steps up to the occasion regardless of whether they have been in the rotation. “It will be interesting

again with our rotation at the weekend because we will have to play our best hand with the cards we are dealt, but we have done a good job of that so far this season.” Tip-off in Saturday’s south conference grand final is at 7.30pm at Bendigo Stadium.

BENDIGO will be part of a netball first early next year when Flora Hill Stadium hosts the north central division of the newly-formed Regional Victorian Netball League. The RVNL will be closely aligned with the Victorian Netball League and allow players an opportunity to showcase their skills in order to play at a higher level without having to travel to Melbourne. Bendigo, along with Ballarat, Churchill, Wangaratta, Sale and Warrnambool will all host the sixweek series in February and March next year. All asssociations and aligned clubs can enter teams in the Open, 19-andunder and 15-and-under competitions. “The Regional Victorian Netball League will join the Victorian Netball League as

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