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On the up VICTORIA’S construction industry continues to power ahead with the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing an 11 per cent increase in construction activity throughout the state in 2015. This was the strongest growth in construction work done by any state in Australia and the state government said it was also great news for jobs. By comparison, as Victoria bounds ahead, the corresponding figure across Australia fell by 3.8 per cent. Construction work, which comprises work done on total building and engineering construction, grew in Victoria by 1.1 per cent over the December quarter. This was again the strongest result of any state and a reflection of Victoria’s increasing economic momentum. Victorian total building work grew by 1.6 per cent over the quarter and by 12.0 per cent in 2015 – well above the national average of 8.0 per cent. Victorian growth in engineering construction over the year of 11.0 per cent was also in stark contrast to a national fall in activity of 14.7 per cent. This is the latest in string of economic indicators that reinforce the underlying strength of the Victorian economy, as well as the returning confidence to the labour market.
Since the Andrews Labor government was elected, Victoria has created 68,700 new jobs, and the number of unemployed Victorians has dropped by 9200. Treasurer Tim Pallas said the figures showed that Victoria is fast emerging as the engine room of construction activity across Australia. “And where there is construction growth, there are jobs and robust economic activity,” he said. “The Andrews Labor government is committed to continuing this trend with one of the biggest infrastructure programs in the state’s history.” The Housing Industry Association has released its 2016 edition of Housing Australia’s Future, a comprehensive analysis of residential building requirements out to 2050, both nationally and in each state. Modelling by the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed Australia’s population broke through 24 million just after midnight last Monday, and after many years where new housing supply has fallen short of demographic demand, housing affordability has become a perennial problem in many parts of the country. “With a population set to reach 25 million in just a few years, policy makers must make planning for the nation’s future housing requirements a higher priority,” HIA economist Geordan Murray said.
GROWING: Statistics show an increase in construction.
Future housing needs depend mostly on population growth, but housing requirements will also be affected by changes in our standard of living and the need to replace existing dwelling stock. The Housing Australia’s Future report presents a discussion of new homebuilding requirements under three different population growth scenarios, and considers the impact of alternate income growth projections. “Depending on the pace of population increase and improvements in living standards, as many as 250,000 new dwellings could be required annually,” Mr Murray said. LEGISLATION governing the way notices are issued under the Residential Tenancies Act is in line for an update in coming months. The Victorian legislation requiring a notice of entry be given to tenants by electronic communication is due to be clarified, confirming notices can be sent electronically. REIV chief executive officer
Enzo Raimondo said the important clarification, currently before Parliament, would be beneficial to all stakeholders. “Mail can be delayed, which puts tenants at risk,” Mr Raimondo said. “This clarification gives certainty to all parties, and will enable greater communication between stakeholders. “Timely and effective communication between tenants, property managers and landlords will go a long way towards improving these important relationships.” Given changes to Australia Post’s mail service earlier this year – which has added considerably to postal delivery times – the REIV believes electronic delivery of notices will improve communication between key stakeholders. “The clarification is a positive one for all parties, including tenants. An email allows for a ‘read receipt’ to ensure that the notification is received,” he said. “With a posted letter, it is far more difficult to know whether it has reached its intended destination.”
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THE City of Greater Bendigo will move one step closer to the introduction of a municipalitywide organics collection service at next week’s council meeting, with councillors set to debate how the new service will operate. Council wants to implement the organics collection service during the 2016-2017 financial year, and will look to use the results of a trial conducted in
about 2760 homes in Strathdale, Kennington, East Bendigo and White Hills. The planned introduction of the new service is expected to cost households approximately $63 extra per annum, with expectations a fortnightly organics collections service will be introduced to complement the existing weekly household waste service. The trial service involved fortnightly waste collections and an
alternating fortnightly organics collection service, which was estimated to have an ongoing cost of $35 per household per year. It’s understood concerns about odour, highlighted in the results of a survey conducted among households in the trial area, have contributed to the consideration of a revised schedule of collection services in 201617. There is also strong support from customers of local com-
pany Greenaway Bins, who have provided a green waste collection service to Greater Bendigo residents for more than seven years. They claim an effective education and awareness program among households, coupled with the introduction of composting and worm farm services, would dramatically reduce the level of contamination of material collected as part of existing green waste services, and help reduce the need for the broader and more
expensive organics collection. The company has previously stated it believed it could provide a user pays system for all Bendigo households, and that allowing for improved economies of scale, the service would be competitive. Greenaway Bins spokesman Anthony Janssen said he looked forward to the opportunity to be part of the expected tender process for the broader organics collection service, due to be considered by councillors next week.
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Culture festival on track for success As the lyrics from the Paul Kelly/ Kev Carmody song say, from little things big things grow, and this is very much the case of the Bendigo Festival of Cultures. What started in 2001 as a small group of locals celebrating their ethnicity has turned into one of Bendigo’s major festivals, almost on a par with the Bendigo Easter Festival. The late Heidi Teague, a spirited and community minded individual from Germany, started what was then referred to as the Bendigo Regional Ethnic Communities Council 15 years ago. The current festival director and executive officer of Loddon Campaspe Multi Cultural Services Noemi Cummings joined LCMS in 2006 and directed her first festival in 2007. “It was certainly a lot smaller, it was celebrated only for one day and it was just LCMS,” she said. “We didn’t think of sponsor-
ships back then as the support was from volunteers and community groups. “There was only food, music and dances from around the world, it was delightful though, the thing I miss more is the sort of home-made food we used to enjoy at the events. “The different communities prepared their traditional foods and we used to enjoy it freely, now all the regulations and permits have made it a prohibitive exercise and we can only organise food through local restaurants.” According to Noemi what was once a small celebration of diversity, has now become a huge festival which embraces hundreds of people both as participants and observers. Also involved behind the scenes is the small army of volunteers who ensure the festival’s success.
There is also a team of graphic designers, the communications team, artistes, contractors, photographers, speakers and other specialists. The festival has also reached the stage where various organisations take on responsibility for particular programs. The Bendigo library for example has an impressive calendar of events within the festival. Outside the Square is hosting a community discussion at the Morley Johnson Building and the schools are getting acts ready for Harmony Day, New events include the Malaysian night, the Japanese Anime film night to be held at the Bendigo Cinema and the Saturday music concert which will be performed across three different stages from 11am to 11pm on the Saturday. Apart from the growing number of migrants who have
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come to Bendigo, the festival has flourished because of the ongoing support of the City of Greater Bendigo and the Victorian Multicultural Commission. Other major sponsors include the state government, premier’s department and Citizenship OMAC. “New sponsors such as Arteria and Hazeldene are realising the benefits of supporting the festival,” Noemi says. “And by doing so they are supporting cultural diversity and social cohesion. “The benefits are not just for migrants and members of new emerging communities but for the whole community.” The Bendigo Festival of Cultures runs from March 12 to March 20. For details of the rich and varied program go to the comprehensive website www. bendigofestivalofcultures.org.au – Dianne Dempsey
Federal member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters says she will step in to secure more local manufacturing jobs in the wake of yesterday’s government Defence White Paper release. Ms Chesters has welcomed the federal governments’ continued commitment to the Bendigo manufactured Hawkei Light Protected Vehicle announced in the white paper, but will meet also with German submarine manufacturer thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to discuss their naval industry proposition for Australia. “These projects have a large price tag. The Australia’s new fleet of 12 submarines will cost at least $50 billion just to build, and big spends like this should go toward securing and creating Australian jobs,” she said. The tkMSA team has invited Bendigo manufacturer, Keech 3D to join them in their bid to build the 12 next generation Australian submarines. Ms Chesters said she will focus on its commitment to Bendigo manufacturing and local industry involvement. “I am keen to discuss the potential job opportunities this partnership could create in Bendigo and central Victoria,” Ms Chesters said. “It’s an exciting opportunity for Bendigo and it’s a huge tick of approval for local defence manufacturing capability.” The Keech 3D team is world class when it comes to advanced manufacturing and 3D printing having already designed and manufactured prototype parts for the Thales Hawkei protected mobility vehicle. “This Hawkei contract helps secure 170 directly employed Bendigo Thales jobs and hundreds of supply chain jobs,” she said. “Thales Australia’s Bushmaster and Hawkei demonstrate that Australian defence industry can produce not only world-class equipment for the Australian Defence Force, but also a vibrant export industry. Nationals Senator for Victoria, Senator Bridget McKenzie applauded the 2016 Defence White Paper as a significant document for Australia and regional Victoria. “Many of the regions throughout Victoria will play a vital role in delivering Australia’s capabilities detailed in the White Paper. She said many regions throughout Victoria would play a vital role in delivering Australia’s capabilities detailed in the White Paper. – Steve Kendall
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EASTER revellers have won their battle to have carnival rides return to the 2016 Hazeldene’s Bendigo Easter Festival. As revealed by the Weekly on Monday, the return of the popular rides to the Tom Flood Sports Centre follows a one year absence in 2015 and a strong campaign from supporters of the carnival. Bendigo Easter Festival Reference Group chairman Rod Fyffe said he was pleased that both the City of Greater Bendigo and the Victorian Showmen’s Guild had reached a mutual agreement regarding site fees for Tom Flood Sports Centre. In 2015 the Bendigo Easter Festival (BEF) proposed a $4,000 increase in site fees for Tom Flood Sports Centre to $16,000 in an effort to recoup the actual cost to the festival of staging the carnival component.
“The BEF never wanted to make a profit, we simply wanted to recover the logistical costs of preparing and maintaining the site and cleaning it up at the end of the festival,” Cr Fyffe said. “This year we have identified a number of savings related to site preparation and clean up, power and risk management and have been able to offer the site to the Victorian Showmen’s Guild for $13,500 – a $2,500 reduction on the $16,000 site fee that was proposed in 2015. “In addition the showmen will this year supply their own power generators and a full time site manager. These two measures alone have allowed the BEF to reduce its cost burden and offer the site at a reduced fee to the Showmen’s Guild. “The Bendigo Easter Festival and the Victorian Showmen’s Guild
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Leach puts hat in ring for council
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EPPALOCK Ward councillor Helen Leach has confirmed she will contest this year’s City of Greater Bendigo council elections. Cr Leach was elected to council in October 2012 as one of three councillors representing Eppalock Ward. “I have gained enormous satisfaction from representing constituents in my ward, and throughout the City of Greater Bendigo, many of whom have asked me to nominate again,” Cr Leach said. “I believe important issues that will challenge the next council, and which I have and will continue to support, are ensuring rates are not increased above the CPI, ratepayers receiving best value and genuine representation from their ward councillors.” Cr Leach said making sure “real action” was being taken to catch up on outstanding roads and drainage works across the municipality was also crucial, as well as councillors acting with honesty, integrity and diligence. She said council needed to support private enterprise in order to maximise growth and jobs, and that she believed it was important for rural towns and communities out of Bendigo to receive a
A teal moment BENDIGO women gathered at the Town Hall on Wednesday to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. Bendigo’s Biggest Afternoon Teal was a fundraiser with the added goal of making people think more about their health. Bendigo for Ovarian Cancer committee member and Ovarian Cancer Ambassador for the region Lisa Smith said
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Union claims denied tack upon Hazeldene’s during a state government inquiry into labour hire, held in Ballarat earlier this week, prompting a strong response from the company. “We continually remind the
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labour hire employees had been discussed extensively since May 2015, and that consistent feedback from independent auditors was
that the company was exceeding its legal and ethical obligations. “Hazeldene’s prides itself on communicating regularly and openly with its contractors and their employees, to ensure they are aware of their obligations and rights. These sessions are interpreted as required,” the company said. “The Hazeldene family takes its responsibility to the Bendigo community seriously and find these continued outrageous comments offensive which has the potential to unfairly damage the business and its 760 direct employees.”
O what a great week MORE than 1300 new Bendigo La Trobe students have seen in the 2016 academic year at OWeek. The festivities started on Tuesday with a civic welcome, market day and lunch on the campus oval, followed by three days of tours and information sessions to equip students with the knowledge they’ll need to begin their courses next week. Head of campus Rob Stephenson encouraged the wider Bendigo community to join the university in welcoming the students. “Each new student was given a free La Trobe T-shirt during OWeek, so they should be pretty visible in the community in their grey and white shirts,” he said. “We really want students to know the university is a proud part of the community, which has many flow-on benefits to their education.” O-Week activities backed up this reputation. Mr Stephenson joined City of Greater Bendigo mayor Rod Fyffe and Bendigo Student Association president Calin Harvie in officially welcoming students to the university at the civic ceremony. “O-Week is a very important activity for first-year students,” Mr Stephenson said.
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“It introduces them to our city, our campus and their courses. It is a very important part of ensuring they are equipped for a positive start to their university studies. “The quality of our courses and the appeal of Bendigo’s regional lifestyle are drawcards for all students. These things are combining to put Bendigo on the international map for university studies.”
ACCESS EARNS STARS THE latest star ratings show Access Australia Group’s Disability Employment Services is continuing to offer excellent services to job seekers throughout central Victoria. In the last set of ratings the group was rated five stars, meaning that it is not only the highest performing provider of the disability management service program in Bendigo, but also in the top 10 per cent of high performing disability employment providers in Australia. The star ratings, which are released by the Department of Social Services every three months, are based on the number job outcomes the organisation achieve. These outcomes include finding and maintaining ongoing employment and further education and training. Ratings are also based on the sustainability of employment, with longer employment placements generating a higher rating.
SUPERVISE CENSUS IF you haven’t yet applied to become a Census area supervisor there’s still time, but applications close soon. The Australian Bureau of Statistics is looking for about 600 enthusiastic community minded people across the state to become supervisors for the 2016 Census of Housing and Population on August 9. Victorian Census director, Annette Kelly said there’s still the opportunity for people to be compiling information vital. “We particularly need applicants from parts of central Victoria,” Ms Kelly said. The area supervisor applicants must be Australian citizens or have the legal right to work in Australia. Applicants must also hold a valid driver’s licence. To view the applicant information kits and to apply online, visit www.abs.gov.au/careers Applications close on 28 February 2016.
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PLANS to rejuvenate the Soldiers Memorial Hall in Pall Mall, including a new state-of-the-art gallery, are taking a big leap forward with applications to be lodged for planning and heritage permits. The lodging of the permits this week is part of the City of Greater Bendigo’s plan to have the project “shovel-ready” in order to have the greatest chance of success in funding applications. The total project is expected to cost $4.2 million and the works will be staged over a number of years. The council has committed $800,000 and with the RSL will apply for state and federal grants. Planning and development director, Prue Mansfield, said the project aligns well with the council’s vision of Greater Bendigo – working together to be Australia’s most liveable regional city. “Working together with the RSL, the council is seeking to completely rejuvenate this iconic building, which sits in one of Bendigo’s most iconic locations,” Ms Mansfield said. “This exciting project would see a magnificent heritage asset used to recognise the contribution of service people to our
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THE Broadway adaptation of The Addams Family is coming to town, courtesy of the Bendigo Theatre company – and now is your chance to be part of the show. Actors who are keen to perform at the new Ulumbarra Theatre in July are encouraged to audition. The Bendigo Theatre Company are looking for Morticia, Gomez, Wednesday, Pugsley and Lurch, as well as 20 other cast members and ensemble players... and who is going to play Cousin Itt?
Auditions are being held on Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3 at the BTC Arts Shed in Allingham Street, Bendigo. The Addams Family will be staged at Ulumbarra from Thursday, June 30 until Sunday, July 3, with both matinee and evening performances, and this year the Bendigo Theatre Company will be bringing cutting edge digital staging technology. “There are some tremendous character roles in this production, roles that you can really make
your mark,” co-director Mandy Ellison said. “If you’d like an opportunity to step on stage at the wonderful Ulumbarra Theatre, in a familyfavourite show, we would love to hear from you.” An information session will be held on Sunday, March 6 from 2pm to 3pm to speak to the production team about the show. For more details about the roles available, the auditions or the production, visit bendigotheatrecompany.org or log on to the BTC’s facebook page.
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Sporting best gather for awards MORE than 200 guests will be on hand tonight for the announcement of the 51st Sports Star of the Year awards, to be held at Bendigo’s All Seasons Quality Resort. The Bendigo Weekly – Prime7 backed awards have attracted finalists in a diverse array of sports including basketball, triathlon, kayaking, athletics, shooting, judo, netball, cycling, AFL and motorsport. Nominees for this year’s top awards are Leon Griffin (Triathlon), Kelsey Griffin (Basketball), Blake Pryse (Athletics), Bryan Jolly (Judo), Laura Woolley (Clay Target Shooting), Matthew Dellavedova (Basketball), Caitlin Thwaites (Netball), Jake Stringer (AFL), Barry Anset and Ian Ross (Lawn Bowls), Brady Threlfall (Athletics), Andrew Turpie and Grant Phillips (Motorsport), Maddie Batters (Kayaking) and Chris Hamilton (Cycling). The night will also feature the announcement of the recipients of the Cyril Michelsen and
Maxine Crouch Trust Funds for 20152016, which were devised to acknowledge and support young athletes on their sporting journey towards becoming elite athletes. The Faith Leech Achievement Award, first awarded to cycling legend Tim Decker in 2014-2015, pays tribute to one sporting identity’s inspiring achievements and service to sport, while another local sporting legend will be inducted into the prized Bendigo Sports Star Hall of Fame. The Bendigo Health-sponsored Healthiest Schools award drew a large number of entries from schools across the region who are all undertaking some outstanding work in the area of promoting the good health message in their school community. This year, innovation in school health will also be acknowledged. The Sports Star awards were first handed out in March 1965, when the event, then known as the Caltex Sports Star Awards, was held at the studios of BCV-8 in Lily Street, Bendigo. Founding members of the Sports Star committee were Cyril Michelsen, the former editor of the Bendigo Advertiser, Alan Jenkins, general manager of the Bendigo Advertiser, Harold Griffiths – independent, Dick Turner – independent and Basil Ashman – independent.
After 51 years Basil Ashman remains a vital part of the Sports Star committee, and a much loved figure in our local community. The first recipient of the Sports Star of the Year Awards was Eaglehawk cyclist Frank McCaig, and the McCaig family remain strong supporters of the Sports Star awards, and of sport in Bendigo. This year, the Sports Star committee will also launch the Sports Star Foundation, a new initiative created to provide even more valuable support to young athletes on their journey to becoming champion athletes and the stars of tomorrow. To be officially launched by City of Greater Bendigo mayor Rod Fyffe, the Sports Star Foundation is a program aimed at increasing the amount of support these awards, and the Bendigo community, provides to assisting in the development of local athletes and their sporting careers.
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Bendigo’s 38TH BATTALION
Marking 100 years IT is 100 years since military history was made in Bendigo with the formation of the 38th Battalion. The battalion was formed on March 1, 1916 at a camp on the Epsom Racecourse. The 38th Battalion’s involvement in the war in Europe was of special significance to the community and the surrounding areas from which the men of the battalion were recruited. On Tuesday, 100 years to the day since the formation, the 38th Infantry Battalion Association Bendigo and the City of Greater Bendigo council
will commemorate the 100th anniversary. They will remember fallen family members and comrades of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Battalions. “The impact of the loss of life on families and friends left behind and their descendants, particularly in a community which compared with today was quite small, was massive,” association president John Munro said. The council will start the 100th anniversary formalities with a civic reception and then the 38th association will follow with a commemora-
tive service held at the forecourt of the Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Hall, Pall Mall at 11.30am. Following the service, members and their families will have some time to observe the 38th Infantry Battalion’s King’s Colours that were returned to the Soldiers Memorial Hall in July 2015. “During the service held at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, Pall Mall we will be honoured to have the presence of Charles Davis as our guest speaker,” Mr Munro said. “Mr Davis is the grandson of the first ap-
pointed commanding officer, Mr Charles Herbert Davis, of the 38th Battalion in 1916 at the Epsom Racecourse.” “I also have family history dating back to World War I with an uncle and cousin leaving to join the ranks of the 38th Battalion in 1916. “So I will stand proud, not only as the president of the 38th Infantry Battalion, but of all of the men that will be standing with me and of all of the men that will be in our thoughts that we lost in the time of war and that we have since lost over the years.”
WITH HONOUR: The 38th colours were moved to the memorial hall in 2015.
Western Front was a proving ground AFTER training in Australia and Britain, the 38th Battalion crossed over to France in November 1916 and moved into the trenches of the Western Front for the first time on December 1. During the winter of 191617 the 3rd Division was heavily involved in raiding German trenches. This type of action was always brutal and very risky with losses on both sides high, but the men of the battalion were up to it. The 38th fought in its first major battle at Messines, in Belgium, between June 7-9, 1917. It fought in a the battle of Broodseinde on October 4, and the battle of Passchendaele on October 12. Broodseinde was a success, but the 38th still suffered 29 per cent casualties.
Passchendaele on the other hand was a disaster, it was the 38th’s most costly operation of the war, resulting in 62 per cent of the unit killed or wounded. The 38th participated in its last major action of the war in late September and early October 1918 as part of the Australian-American operation that breached the defences of the Hindenburg Line along the St Quentin Canal. The 38th Battalion was disbanded in April 1919. The battalion was reformed and disbanded many times over the following years but it was the battles of nearly 100 years ago which truly formed the battalion. The 38th’s honours and traditions are carried on by the 8th/7th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment.
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I’m with Greenaway Shortly our councillors will be voting on the format of the green organic waste service for the City of Greater Bendigo. Imagine if the ratepayers of Bendigo got to vote on this, would the outcomes be the same? The bin audits that were conducted for the council in the trial areas showed: On average, the organic bins comprised 81.2 per cent garden organics, 14.1 per cent food organics and 4.7 per cent residual waste (contaminants). Overall, on average, 83 per cent of organic material was being diverted from landfill through the organics bin. On average, food waste is being disposed of almost evenly between the organics and residual waste bins. This tells us that residents mostly used their green organics bin for green waste. The difference between 81.2 per cent of garden organics collected and 83 per cent of organic material being diverted from landfill shows having only a green waste service will achieve almost the same results as having a green organics service. The confusion about what can go into a green organics bin can be eliminated, as green waste by its name suggests that it is garden waste. It in fact has the potential to increase the amount of organic material being diverted to landfill to higher than the 83 per cent that was achieved in the trial area by reducing the contaminants going into the bin. The majority of Victorian councils only have a green waste collection, not a green organics collection. Here in Bendigo we have a local company who already provides a green waste service and is committed to reducing landfill. They have already been providing this service for seven years and in turn support another local business. Greenaway’s environmental footprint in delivering the green waste to another local company has to be significantly less than the council’s proposal to transport the green organics waste to Stanhope to be decomposed there. We the ratepayers will be paying the transport and decomposition costs to Stanhope. We will also have to pay for the compost that is returned to the city if we want to use it. We need to reduce the green waste going to landfill to save on council costs to the state government, to increase the lifespan of the current tip and to reduce the expenses in transporting and dumping the waste
to the landfill at Patho. This would be a win for the community. The councillors need to ensure that they vote for the outcome that will get the ratepayers the best value for their dollar, as after all we are the people paying for this service. How would you vote on this issue? I’m with Greenaway. Andrea Metcalf, Epsom
Local context on abuse I read with some bewilderment the statement by the Bishop of Sandhurst the Rev. Leslie Tomlinson in your paper’s editorial pages last week. In his statement he offers an apology “to all those who have suffered sexual abuse as children by members of the clergy, religious orders or other church workers, or representatives of this diocese”. Bishop Tomlinson also lists several referral agencies and current church policies regarding the issue of sexual abuse. So far so good. However the puzzling aspect of this apology is that the bishop says he was prompted to make it because of the American movie Spotlight which highlights the investigations of the Boston Globe into the Archdiocese of Boston. The Boston Globe? Boston? Try the The Bendigo Weekly. Try Bendigo. Just in case I imagined the local investigation into St Aidan’s Orphanage I researched the Weekly’s online archives where I found the profoundly disturbing series of articles about the appalling abuse which occurred in that institution. These articles were written in 2014 – two years ago. What is puzzling is that the bishop did not feel compelled to apologise in 2014. From my reading of Dianne Dempsey’s series many of the victims are still alive, still hurting and still here – in Bendigo. If the bishop’s sentiments are sincere, he has every opportunity to specifically direct a public apology to the people who attended St Aidan’s Orphanage as young children and women. Kelly Donnelly, Strathdale
Call for inspiration From time to time the call arises for us to scrap our commonwealth situation and become a republic, or rather have a referendum towards that end. So many people from other countries don’t want us to remain under the heel of a British monarch. For myself, at 93 years of age, I
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Duty of care IN response to Father Rom Hayes, Reverend Cynthia Page and Reverend John Roundhill in the Bendigo Weekly’s “Moral Duty” article, February 19, 2016 on allowing refugees to stay in Australia. It is really good that the church stands up for moral values, however they seem to have lost their understanding of what their role is when it comes to this most important subject. The bible is very clear that Christians are to be a moral voice to the community and there is absolutely no doubt that our nation is in a steep
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Proud of the 38th OUR front cover this week shows some important men, the men of the 38th Battalion. One hundred years ago next Tuesday, on March 1, the 38th was formed at the Epsom racecourse. Those soldiers, volunteers all, went on to serve on the Western Front in France and Belgium in some of the most costly battle of World War I. Of those on the cover, were from all walks of life, some were from southern New South Wales most were from Victoria and some were from Bendigo. Many were killed in action. The 38th Battalion despite its make up is proudly Bendigo. It was formed here and carried the city’s name. The losses in Gallipoli the previous year had not dented recruitment, Australians were still coming forward to join the fight. Australian service women and men were volunteers. In Britain conscription was introduced in 1916 as recruiting numbers had dried up following the realisation that war was
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gassed and destroyed by shellfire, bullets and bayonet, never to be the same. We cannot hope to understand the traumas the soldiers went though in our name and the ultimate price paid by so many, and to think about it too much is harrowing, but we must remember the sacrifice and suffering. We must remember it so we don’t take their actions for granted, so we don’t brush aside the losses, so we remember when we have a little trivial complaint that at least we didn’t have to take part in a vicious war. Those men who served have all long gone, but it goes without saying they would have remembered their actions to their last days. We believe we should all do the same. So when you see the poppy, or see the commemoration or walk by the Soldiers Memorial Hall on Pall Mall, remember those names on the memorials represent someone’s son or husband or father whose lives were changed forever, when they signed up with the 38th.
letters Funding error I REFER to comments made by hopeful Bendigo council candidate George Flack, with regard to the funding of the Local Government Defined Benefit superannuation plan, Bendigo Weekly, February 19. Vision Super takes its responsibility to provide Bendigo council with the retirement benefits the council has promised to its past and present employees very seriously. Management of the Defined Benefit Plan requires a balance between taking risks to meet demanding funding objectives, and federal regulation requiring benefits to be fully funded every step of the way – not just when they are due to be paid. Vision Super employs a broadly diversified investment strategy to reduce risk and help us meet our return targets. This strategy has proven to be a great success in the recent market downturn.
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A resilient city BENDIGO is a community that I am proud to be a part of and as a police officer, one that I am proud to serve and protect. I have always enjoyed and admired the sense of community spirit that is found in regional Victoria
and country towns. Like many regional communities, Bendigo is a resilient, diverse and supportive community that you can’t help but want to get involved in. We are a prosperous town with a vibrant mix of art, culture, food, entertainment, small businesses and industry. Our success is also found in our multiculturalism and cultural heritage. In the past year our community has seen some of the largest rallies to occur in central Victoria and on Saturday another rally will be held in the town centre. These rallies have no doubt tested our strength at times, but I know that Bendigo is resilient and we will not let this erode our community values. I want community members to know that we will have a very strong police presence on Saturday in order to maintain public safety.
People have a right, and Victoria Police respects this right, to express their views peacefully and lawfully. However, we will not let violence or intimidation drive a wedge between our communities, or deter people from coming to Bendigo. The community must respect the right for individuals to practice their faith and pursue their values, beliefs and interests. Attempts to incite violence or hatred based on a person’s religion or culture are not forms of free speech and on Saturday, police will not tolerate any such behaviour. Today, it is more important than ever that as a community we are accepting and respectful of each other. We need to protect and nurture the diverse community that we are so proud of. Acting Superintendent Pete Greaney, Bendigo Police
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The bickie impossible Getting your hands on a treat is tricky
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UR sports journalist young Noel is whippet thin. It’s a good look I have to say, but the young man grazes all day and his drawer is full of tasty food. I say that because I am jealous. If I grazed all day I would be even bigger. Young Noel once moved desks because of constant pilfering of bits from his drawer, I won’t mention any names, but it was Dianne. Rightfully, he was annoyed about the missing food but I must admit moving was taking it a bit far. This week he has pushed me to the limit, and I feel I must say something. He had a beautiful fruit muffin on Monday, and I peered at it lovingly. Noel has the ability to have such a thing sitting on his desk all day without feeling the need to eat it. This is impossible for me, and if I ever bring lunch in to work it’s gone by 9.30am. Anyway, after various hints from Dianne and me the muffin was still there intact. He worked out a ploy and during the late afternoon broke it into pieces to take our attention from it. I thought at least it’s going to be eaten and the torture will be gone. Come Tuesday morning and there it was in the bin. In parts, but certainly at least 80 per cent of it remained. He could have cut it in thirds and Dianne and I could have had a piece each. He still would have had more than
he actually ended up with. I know it’s his muffin, but for goodness sake. There is help at hand though, recently small packages have been arriving at reception from The Bendigo Bickie. I am happy to mention it because there’s a good story behind the small group. Jayde is the cook and the family unit has changed the house around so there is a commercial kitchen for Jayde to work in. They’re starting small and never really plan to go that big, but the bickies are fantastic. The packages were for me, but this
week I found the reception team had a jar of the bickies. Seems I wasn’t the only one with a direct line to sweet treats. I must work out a cunning plan so the bickies jar heads in my direction, but getting between a reception girl and her bickies is more dangerous than getting behind an ad salesperson and their commission. It doesn’t help that I am at the back of the building and the reception, naturally, is at the front. Of course there is an easy fix, I could buy a jar of bickies, but as I mentioned earlier, they would be gone by noon. - Steve Kendall Twitter@stevekendall1
bookclub with Di Dempsey Entries flow for Mulga T
HE country’s writers have answered a call to follow in the footsteps of Banjo Patterson and take inspiration from the Borough. Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival set a challenge for this year’s literary award for all entries to contain the word “Eaglehawk”, as per Patterson’s poem Mulga Bill. Entries have now closed and have been passed onto the judges for reading. Award coordinator Lauren Mitchell said traditionally the annual writing award draws entries from all over Australia. “We thought by having an Eaglehawk theme we could promote our township to creative souls far and wide,” she said. “The lovely thing is it has also inspired locals to get writing, to share what they love and know about Eaglehawk. “Our streets, park, lakes and even our infamous bridge have all received mentions, as well as places like Lightning Hill in the Whipstick. “While we’ve had entries from as far as Barcaldine in Queensland, Freemantle in Perth and Willunga in South
Australia, we’ve also had a flood of contenders from Eaglehawk, California Gully and Bendigo. “But of course all the entries are anonymous, so we won’t know where the winners are from until after they’ve been chosen.” Lauren thanked everyone who has crafted stories and poems for the award and said she looked forward to the results. “Through the award we wanted to find Eaglehawk’s next big literary mention, and I think we might just do that,” she said. Winners will be notified by phone then announced as part of the Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival opening on Wednesday, March 16. Results will also be published at www.mulgabillwritingaward.wordpress.com The festival opening ceremony kicks off eight days of activities and exhibitions in Eaglehawk, including a street procession, gala fair, flower, art and craft shows. Go to www.eaglehawkfestival.org.au for the full program.
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HERE’S a very big Sunday in store at the Rifle Brigade Hotel this weekend with the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival’s first Showcase event of the year. The Festival, now in its sixth year, just keeps growing. Starting at noon, 16 acts will grace two stages over eight hours at the Rifle offering up a smorgasbord of blues, folk, rock ‘n’ roll, country-rock, funk and more. The Festival hosts events like this Showcase all year round and is now well-entrenched in Bendigo’s expanding cultural calendar. “I’m a little staggered to think that 2016 will be our sixth Bendigo Blues & Roots Musical Festival,” festival director Colin Thompson said. There are no headliners as such on a showcase day but there are numerous highlights.
Early-ish on the carpark stage you might recognise some familiar faces when the Funk Junkies do their, er, funky, stuff. Or try upstairs where the balcony stage hosts Bendigo storyteller Steph Bitter with her “just me, my guitar and sometimes a foot tambourine” set. The Mockbells are on mid-afternoon with their infectious jump blues-jazzswing-Latin hybrid. As they say themselves, “think the swinging nightclubs of London and New York in the ‘60s and you’ll get the picture.” They are big fun. Straight after The Mockbells on the carpark stage Andy Phillips and the Cadillac Walk will be delivering their own brand of harder, rockier blues – influenced by the likes of Rory Gallagher and Cream. Phillips says he “never plays a song the same way twice… it’s a bit different each
time.” Expect some drive and passion. Doc White, one of that rare breed of blues mandolinists, will be on the balcony stage mid-afternoon showcasing tracks form his forthcoming album Muddy Mando Mojo. Bendigo’s ubiquitous Grim Fawkner follows Doc White on the balcony stage. Dreamboogie, a Melbourne-based four piece and the intriguingly-named Catfish Voodoo round out the evening in the car park. Dreamboogie are two-time winners of the MBAS (Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society) annual blues challenge in 2011 and 2015. Their set will be drawn largely from their Ain’t Nobody’s Business and I’m Ready albums. Promises to be a big day out. - Simon Wooldridge
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ARAH Boulton creates abstract impressions with ink and acrylic on linen, canvas and paper and has been showing her work since the late 1990s. The Melbourne artist moved to Castlemaine in 2000, and it’s there her art will be shown next. The Gov Cafe at the Old Castlemaine Gaol is displaying a number of her works in March. “I draw on the visual juxtaposition between urban and industrial landscapes. Primarily I deconstruct the natural environments in the
surrounding central Victorian goldfields,” she said. “I create tactile impressions, incorporating pen and ink, acrylic and macro images. The images transverse the interior and exterior on an empathetically cellular level. “My work amalgamates aerial views through an axial landscape. Using my internal lens I create architecture of the mind. These complex terrains have a morphic resonance, which subsequently facilitate the occurrences found in geological synergy.”
Sarah says her work represents urban activity in a rural setting. “The pace of urban life is condensed within the rural landscape just as it is in human nature. I endeavour through my work to communicate an internal dialogue to give us an insight into what lies beyond the surface,” she said. The Gov Cafe is at the Old Castlemaine Gaol, 36 Bowden Street, Castlemaine. The display runs from March 6 until March 27 and is open from 10am to 4pm.
EX and the City rebooted this new novel is definitely not. That said, SATC and Lipstick Jungle author Candace Bushnell’s latest New York City saga is entertaining escapism into a world few mere mortals ever glimpse. Central character Pandemonia James “PJ” Wallis is (precisely like Bushnell herself ) a writer of fantastical female fiction – phenomenally popular chick-lit that has enraptured the male movers and shakers of Hollywood. PJ’s on-paper creation, Monica, is America’s darling – a good-time, can-do, partyhard gal whose life is the envy of book-buyers by the million. Monica has it all: beauty, success, confidence, wealth and a blissful, apparently charmed Manhattan existence – and so too, by extension, has her alter ego PJ. Being constantly compared with a too-good-tobe-true fictitious invention is not all it’s cracked up to be, however; after years of living in her imaginary heroine’s shadow, PJ has had more than enough of never quite measuring up. Other projects beckon, and the public’s relentless
obsession with Monica is a roadblock PJ is desperate to clear. Alas, breaking free of the Monica-mania isn’t as easy as typing “THE END”, she discovers to her horror with a publisher, a studio and an entire country baying for further instalments of their idyllic dream girl. What will it take to spring an increasingly frustrated PJ out of her self-made Monica trap? Readers expecting SATC’s Carrie, Charlotte and Miranda won’t find too many familiar faces in this revisiting of NYC’s cocktail-club scene, populated as it is with franchised versions of Samantha at her most outrageous surrounded by actors, publicists and a suitably oily celebrity chef. While Killing Monica lacks the witty repartee of the Bushnell-inspired HBO TV series, its plot takes all the kinks and dips of an Olympic diving routine before arriving at a genuinely unpredictable and satisfying – if perhaps slightly hurried – climax. – Rosalea Ryan
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Kangaroo Flat Gateway to Bendigo KANGAROO Flat, home to around 10,000 residents has all the facilities expected in a thriving community as part of Victoria’s third largest city and just 90 minutes from Melbourne. However, as most residents already know Kangaroo Flat has all bases covered when it comes to work, rest and play with a rapidly expanding residential, retail and industrial sector. A refurbished Lansell Square, new industrial and retail precincts along with a busy strip shopping centre hosts all the services required.
Kangaroo Flat’s planned multimillion dollar aquatic leisure centre will eventually be home to several indoor pools, a gymnasium and wellness centre The long awaited Calder Highway duplication and fast rail link gives Kangaroo Flat residents easy access to a variety of retail and entertainment options if desired. This week’s Kangaroo Flat Business Feature promotes some of the many businesses that call Kangaroo Flat home and proudly service residents of the “Flat” as it’s affectionately known.
Bendigo Accident Repair Centre BENDIGO Accident Repair Centre is one of Central Victoria’s largest panel shops and winner of the 2014 Bendigo Business Excellence Award for Service – Trade & Other. Specialising in insurance accident repair work, fleet management and servicing private repair needs, the locally owned and operated company is brought together by the family management group with senior staff encompassing 35 years of experience in the automotive refinishing industry. The reputation and success
of this business has been built on the highest quality workmanship with ongoing staff training, proven quality repair systems, and keen consideration for the local environment. All of these aspects are supported by unsurpassed customer service and an all-round professional service approach. The Collins Street site gives a strong community presence, while the workshop is equipped with the latest in repair and paint technologies. Bendigo Accident Repair Centre is capable of completing work on
private and commercial vehicles and provides quality repairs on up to 40 vehicles each week. Having developed strong professional associations with all the major insurance companies, Bendigo Accident Repair Centre assists with all claims to ensure that the process is of minimal stress to the customer. They are available 24 hours a day in the event you need accident assistance. Bendigo Accident Repair Centre 45 Collins Street Kangaroo Flat. Phone 1300 799 351. www.bendigoaccident.com.au
for satisfied clients, big or small. Whether it’s a build from the ground up – residential or commercial, extension, retaining wall, barbecue or pizza oven there is no job the gang can’t tackle Monday to Saturday. Fireplaces and arches pose no problem either, with the gang proud of their part of a recent intricate restoration involving numerous archways in Heathcote, along with their continuing association with one of the regions’s leading project builders. “We offer high quality
brickwork and prompt service, with our gang of nine bricklayers and two labourers available to complete most jobs promptly,” Marc said. “We also offer obligation-free quotes for all brickwork no matter what size the job.” To find out more phone Marc Magee on 0409 805 844 or email mkmbricklaying@gmail.com
MKM Bricklaying BRICKS and blocks come in a variety of sizes as do the team at MKM Bricklaying under the watchful eye of experienced bricklayer Marc Magee. It doesn’t matter if it’s a couple of barrow loads or a semi load MKM Bricklaying can have your brick or block-work completed with minimum fuss at a competitive rate. In fact you have probably already been past the gang’s handiwork throughout Bendigo and regional Victoria where they have already laid millions of bricks
Pedders Bendigo PEDDERS Bendigo is a truly Australian owned and operated company, a family organisation that began in 1950 with an idea and an “Aussie battler” dedication. Today, Pedders Bendigo stands out from the crowd through genuine, professional and specialist service providing suspension, steering brake and towing solutions with support from Pedders’ national network of 120 stores. Director and franchisor Grant Phillips joined the group as a technician before becoming a franchise owner in the Bendigo region in 2002, where the determination of company founder, the late Roy Pedder still rings true. Pedders Bendigo created history recently winning a sixth national Top Store Award to become the most awarded store in the group’s 66-year history. With a staff of seven, Pedders Bendigo has grown beyond expectations, while developing and maintaining local, national and international automotive networks.
Pedders remains Australia’s number one suspension specialist with a range and services including brakes, tow bars, wheel alignment, and their popular “Pedders Brakes, Steering and Suspension Check” suitable for all vehicles, including caravans. Pedders Bendigo, 13 Phillips Drive Kangaroo Flat, phone 5447 0009. Proudly Pedders – proudly Bendigo. www.pedders.com.au
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or give a new look to your old wood-heater hearths. They use Australian manufactured stone which can be installed over your existing laminate benchtops in as little as a day, making it easier than you think to have the luxurious feel and look of stone in your home. Granite Impact showroom is located at 8 Phillips Drive, Kangaroo Flat, open Tuesday to Thursday from 10am to 3pm and Saturday from 9am to noon. Phone 5447 4719. www.graniteimpact.com.au
PAG High Street Dental PAG High Street Dental has been providing complete dental services to the people of Kangaroo Flat and surrounding areas for more than 30 years from their easy to find surgery at the Health Works Clinic, 226 High Street, Kangaroo Flat. Dr Ajith Polonowita, an Oral Medicine Specialist leads a team of professional and experienced clinicians and auxiliary staff with the assistance of Dr Asipath Edirisooriya. Dr Polonowita graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Otago, School of
Dentistry in New Zealand before gaining further qualifications at the University of Melbourne with a Master of Dental Surgery/Science in 2001. Dr Edirisooriya holds postgraduate qualifications in Restorative Dentistry and has previously practised both in Melbourne and Bendigo while tutoring at the Melbourne Dental School. Together they offer a wide range of dental and oral health care services covering general, children and cosmetic dentistry
with their Australian trained staff. These treatments include the mandatory regular checkups as well as a range of preventative dentistry including restorations, endodontics (root canal treatment), prosthodontics (dentures, crowns, bridges and implants). PAG High Street Dental is a Bupa and Medibank Private preferred provider. PAG High Street Dental 226 High Street, Kangaroo Flat. Phone 5445 7413. www.pagdental.com
Country Kids Early Learning Centre COUNTRY Kids Early Learning Centre in Olympic Parade, Kangaroo Flat is already home to dozens of children despite being open for less than a fortnight for long and short term day-care, Monday to Friday. Centre director Alexis DeRuiter is looking forward to her professional and caring staff providing a strong educational focus to some of the younger residents of Kangaroo Flat. “Our creative programming will enhance all aspects of a child’s development while providing
a happy, homelike, safe and stimulating environment,” she said. Country Kids Early Learning Centre creative programming enhances all aspects of your child’s development. And to help celebrate the opening of the new Kangaroo Flat centre you may be eligible for a week’s free day-care if you enrol before the end of March - conditions apply. Country Kids Early Learning Centre is divided into four sections (rooms) catering for children from six weeks to six years-of-age, with
Sharkey Mobility Aids SHARKEY Mobility Aids in Kangaroo Flat should be your first stop for buying any mobility or rehabilitation equipment. “We strive to provide both our corporate and private customers a professional and caring level of service ensuring that the client has the best available equipment to meet their needs,” John from Sharkey Mobility Aids said. “Our sales and after-sales support is of the best and we are often recommended to others by our existing clients for this reason.” Sharkey Mobility Aids sell and service a variety of products for all your mobility needs including electric and self propelled wheelchairs, scooters, bathroom and bedroom aids, cushions and chairs, walking aids along with a range of daily living aids. Sharkey Mobility Aids offer a try-before-you-buy trail service at their large showroom or your own residence. They also provide an exceptional after-sales support service to service, repair or even modify your appliance
along with an after hours breakdown service by qualified technicians on-hand, to get you mobile with a minimum of fuss. No obligation assessment quotes are also provided prior to undertaking any repairs. Sharkey Mobility Aids at 73 Short Street Kangaroo Flat, open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm, or Saturday by appointment. Phone 5447 1996 or 0427 336 114 after hours. www.sharkeymobility.com.au
children progressing between rooms as they grow. Centre owner Tania Avtarovski says the quality of care and nurturing provided will ensure the wellbeing of all their children, creating a sense of belonging by providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere in secure surroundings. Country Kids Early Learning Centre, 84 Olympic Parade Kangaroo Flat, phone 5447 4781. Open Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 6.30pm. www.countrykidselc.com.au
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ICTORIAN country music singer Michael Waugh launches his debut album What We Might Be at The Golden Vine Hotel on Saturday. Born in regional Victoria, Michael has had a surge of interest in his new song and video Heyfield Girl which is an anthem to the women of rural towns all over and has reached 10,000 views in a matter of a few months. His follow up single and video Mafeking Hill is an homage to all the country towns where the boys gather to talk about finding a better place to go, but never leaving, and the song
has been shortlisted for an Australian Songwriters Association Award. In January he released his third single, along with a new video for his haunting song Paul which deals with bullying and resulting suicide of a boy he grew up with in the country, who like Michael, was bullied mercilessly for being different. The album What We Might Be, out now, is produced by Aria and Golden Guitar winner Shane Nicholson. Michael’s music gives a new voice to the Australian experience. His insightful storytelling cuts to the emotional heart of everyday experience.
“My musical education was in the back seat of a Ford, driving down bumpy tracks on long country drives,” he said. “It was a case of learn to love country music, or jump out of the moving vehicle. “In this collection of songs I wanted to capture the magpies and lawnmowers and footy games of rural Australian life. “I wanted to give voice to all of these stories, because they are about brave, beautiful, honest, undervalued and overworked men and women who taught me what to be.”
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on track to do the same thing again next month when it presents its latest offering, a comedy/drama called Come Back for Light Refreshments After the Service written by Julie Day – in Castlemaine in March. Set in a kitchen in Melbourne in the 1980s, the play follows four women as they prepare traditional food for a wake. Beth’s father slowly succumbed to Alzheimer’s and she nursed him for five years “The play is about relationships and the different expectations of three generations of Australian women as they explore the role of carers in our community,” Jones said. Come Back for Light Refreshments
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AKE no mistake, there is an exciting new brand of theatre emerging in central Victoria. It’s called social realism – and Castlemaine-based fringe theatre company Hobo Playhouse loves plays that tell life as it is. No pretences, no illusions. “Let’s look at the real issues confronting people these days like street people, refugees, mental health and carers in need of support,” Hobo Playhouse’s artistic director Jeff Jones said. The company only formed last year and sold out its first season at the 2015 Castlemaine Fringe Festival. The Hobos took the show on the road and performed to strong crowds in Emerald and at the 2015 Melbourne Fringe, scoring rave reviews along the way. By all accounts, this company is
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S featured last week, Lewis Crowle met his unfortunate end at the Johnson’s No3 Mine or the Nelson shaft in 1886. Born at St Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall on September 5, 1840, Crowle was the son of John and Mary Crowle nee Searle. The family migrated to South Australia and on October 1, 1865 at Wallaroo, Crowl married Ann Grace Thomas, nee Williams. Ann Grace was a widow, her first husband John had died at Kapunda, South Australia in 1863. Ann Grace was also born in Cornwall, on February 2, 1841, the daughter of Silas Williams and Catherine Deeble Rogers. Ann Grace died aged 33 at California Gully. Upon the passing of his first wife Crowle met and married Mary Ann nee Rowse. She too was of Cornish birth, circa 1856 coming from St Austell and continued to live to the ripe age of 72 years, passing away on October 29, 1928 at Freemantle, Western Australia. When Crowle died in that horrific mining cage accident at the Nelson Mine, the funeral expenses were paid by the Johnson’s Reef Gold Mines Company on whose lease the mine was located. Additionally the company paid compensation to Mary Ann Crowle to the tune of £10. The company went further giving Mary Ann £1 per week for life. Unfortunately the company ceased to exist some six years before Mary Ann’s passing. At the time that Crowle married Ann Grace, she already had five children and with Mary Ann he had another two. The £1 per week that she received was less than half the wages that Lewis had earned, but in some ways she could have counted her blessings that the mine continued for so long after losing her husband. There were several mines on the Bendigo goldfield with the name Nelson, the first was at Snob’s Hill, Eaglehawk, it operated from 1870 until 1881. The second was the Nelson Reef Quartz Mining Company that in August 1880 was taken over by the Johnson’s Reef Gold Mines Company. The purchase was at the initiative of the general manager of the Johnson’s – the very successful and entrepreneurial mine manager Richard Williams. The Nelson Mine (then to be known as the Johnson No3) had been under the management of George Wilson Frogatt. Richard Williams had persuaded his directors that he could see potential in the mine which, unlike the Johnson No1 and Johnson No2 (or Stackers), was not on the Garden Gully Line of Reef but on the Derby Reef. John Halfey, a hard nosed investor and a director of the Johnson’s compa-
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ny, was motivated by Richard Williams’ ability and persuasive powers, as to the untapped potential that the new No3 possessed. Richard Williams knew that the Nelson, or No3 mine, had very little prospecting done in the previous years. When in 1886 he had uncovered a very rich reef in the Johnson’s, the company was in a position to pay out a massive overdraft of £4000 to the bank in one fell swoop. Immediately after that transaction a great dividend of four shillings and six pence per share was paid, the shareholders were delighted. Much of the work being done at the No3 or Nelson shaft was done by 10 parties of tributors, plus the men directly working for the company. Richard Williams had been a general manager for the Lansell mines, and was responsible for their excellent development, and the wonderful returns that George Lansell enjoyed. Williams was not adequately rewarded or acknowledged by George Lansell and so left his employ and Lansell tried to put the brakes on other companies not associated with him to not employ Williams. As mentioned John Halfey was a great advocate for Richard Williams from the very beginning of his time at the Johnson’s Reef group of mines. Williams was also of Cornish birth and immensely respected by the workers, directors, shareholders and the members of the Bendigo Stock Exchange. He was involved in numerous organisations and his beloved Methodist Church.
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FROM THE BIBLE TIMOTHY 2:5,6 For there is one God and one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people.
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DOLL & TEDDY DDY SH SHOW HOW W meet the Doll Doctor Saturday February y 27
Maiden Gully Primary NEW School Gymnasium VENUE Carolyn Way, Maiden Gully ully
0407 880 871 71
Bendigo Newcomers Linking people, places and events Bendigo Newcomers hosts regular social activities as a way to meet new people & discover what the Bendigo Region has on offer.
E: bendigonewcomers@hotmail.com Ph 0498 000 767 www.bendigonewcomers.com
Rotary
Club of Bendigo
ATTENTION
ARTISTS Entries are being accepted for the annual
Bendigo Rotary Easter Art Exhibition Entries officially close
Wednesday March 16, 2016 To enter go to www.bendigorotaryeasterartshow.com or contact Brian Figg Tel: 0428 133 384 or email: brianfigg@hotmail.com
PUBLIC NOTICES PSYCHIC TAROT READINGS Accurate,confidential, 30+ yrs exp. Local reader Phone 0401 700 258
WRINKLE REMOVAL by injectables. Fantastic results. Give yourself a lift for Summer. Phone Michelle 0435 748 673
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Local Classifieds To advertise in this section please call 1300 558 385
HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
Local Classifieds
HOLIDAY HOUSE APOLLO BAY
Just
$3.00
5 mins walk to patrolled Beach, 0447 363 314
To advertise in this section please call
1300 558 385
per line (5 LINE MINIMUM)
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TRAVEL
BUSINESS FOR SALE BUSINESS FOR SALE DOG GROOMING SALON FOR SALE Well located salon with low rent and over 900 clients. Price includes training and all equipment. Opportunity to be selfemployed doing something you enjoy! $25,000 Dog grooming salon Cuddly Dog in Horsham Contact AKIKO
0439 817 630
FREE Pickup/Return Service from: Bendigo Railway Station, Eaglehawk, Golden Square, Kangaroo Flat & White Hills 5 d Great Ocean Road: Mar 7......................................Ad $1350 P/P $1330 5 d Irish Easter: Mar 24 .............................................Ad $1185 P/P $1170
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14 d Tasmania –Autumn: Apr 4 ...................................Ad $4390 P/P $4375 5 d Opera on the Harbour: Apr 4 ..................................Ad $1395 P/P $1385
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4 d Bundanoon: Apr 7 ...............................................Ad $1125 P/P $1115 10 d Tasmania Autumn Tour: Apr 8 ...............................Ad $3570 P/P $3550 9 d The Forgotten Corner: Apr 11 .................................Ad $2395 P/P $2365 5 d Batemans Bay: Apr 18..........................................Ad $1100 P/P $1080 7 d Spirit of the Murray: May 1 ....................................Ad $2420 P/P $2400 5 d South Gippsland Explorer: May 9 ............................... $1250 P/P $1225 6 d Hahndorf: May 23rd.............................................Ad $1550 P/P $1525
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10 d Gold Coast: May 30th .........................................Ad $2599 P/P $2579 7 d Outback South Australia – Lake Eyre: June 20............Ad $2450 P/P $2425 10 d Cape York: June 20 ..........................................................Ad $6150
Food distribution:
22 d Qld Deluxe incl. Mt.Isa: Jun 28 ……………….. ..…….$6795 P/P $6780
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 9amnoon. Victory Op Shop: 10am-4pm weekdays. 110 Garsed St. Bendigo. 5443 5998. Anglican Giving and Living Op Shop: Shed 3, 75 Beischer Street, Bendigo. Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 10am - 1pm. Ph: 0418 303 489
15 d Outback Qld – Cairns & Cooktown: Jun 28 …… ..………$5150 P/P $5125
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. Salvation Army: 66-71 Mundy Street, Bendigo. Every Sunday 4.30pm. 0458 600 412. Eaglehawk Community House: Bright Street, Eaglehawk. 5446 8322. All welcome to join us for a meal on Tuesdays 12 noon and again at 6pm (during school terms). 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).
15 d Cairns – Cooktown & Inland Explorer: Jul 5 ……...... ….. $5050 P/P 5025 8 d Cairns – Cooktown: Jul 5 ………………………………..$3620 P/P $3595 15 d Northern Territory: Jul 27 …………………… ...………$5790 P/P $5750 18 d NT including the GHAN: Jul 27 ……………... …………. $9640 P/P 9599 9 d Lightning Ridge Opal Festival: Jul 28 ……… .…………. $2420 P/P $2395 22 d West Coast: Aug 8 …………………. . ……………….. $9400 P/P $9350 9 d Coffs Harbour-Port Macquarie: Aug 22 ………….....…… $2300 P/P $2280 21 d Wonders of WA incl Indian Pacific: Sep 1 …… ......…… $8785 P/P $8295 20 d Wonders of WA: Sep 2 ……………… .......………….. $6600 P/P $6550 7 d Wonders of WA: Sep 2 ………………………… .……... $3300 P/P $3250
INTERNATIONAL TOURS – Includes Flights & most meals
CIRCULATING TO Bendigo OVER 38,200 Weekly HOMES EACH WEEK
17 d CHINA – See the best of China: May 5, 2016 ..................... $6995 18 d SOUTH AFRICA: Jul 16 .................... ............... ...........$7100 (includes optional VICTORIA FALLS) 15 d ITALY & Mediterranean Cruise: Nov 6 ............(inside cabin) $8455 (with balcony) $8915 P/P = Past/Pensioner *Prices based on Twin Share (other Options available)
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BALLARAT BEGONIA FESTIVAL Mon 14th March .............................................$75 COOMBE ESTATE- Yarra Valley Chocolates Wed 30th March ............................................$80 MYSTERY TRIP Wed 27th April ...............................................$85
2016 TOURS LAKES ENTRANCE TOUR 3 Days 21st March ...................................$495 t/s TASTE OF TASMANIA TOUR 9 Days Wed 27th April ...Ad $2250 Con $2200 t/s MARYSVILLE MINI BREAK- Vibe Hotel 2 Days 4th May ........................................$425 t/s VICTOR HARBOR-Kang Island 6 Days 23rd May ...................................$1595 t/s
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EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
HOUSEKEEPER WANTED FOR PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD An experienced housekeeper with references required for a private residence within Bendigo. Hours would be two to three times weekly totalling a minimum of 8 hours per week, hours/days are negotiable. Job description is available on request. The successful applicant would need to be well presented with a robust work ethic and be diligent, autonomous, trustworthy and reliable. Please send CV with referee details to: Housekeeper PO Box 313, Strathdale 3550 Any enquiries, please phone: 0428 422 564
EMPLOYMENT AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
SEEKS MODELS for portrait, glamour, or action images. Phone 4433 1344 Ask for Ian
STAY ACTIVE Deliver & Collect Catalogues No outlay Must be reliable Phone or text ILA on 0402 037 117
JOIN THE WEEKLY WALKERS TEAM Earn extra cash and keep fit! You won’t have to stand around folding advertising material for hours beforehand – just pick up and go! You’ll have the full support of our distribution team, and receive a top payment rate. Register your interest now – for an application form
Phone 5440 2529
Rubbish/Garden Waste Removal, Whipper Snipping. Call Kevin 5443 5854
Tweed Sutherland First National is a multi-award winning agency on a national level within the First National Group and is a company that encourages promotion from within. Working full time and hands on with one of the company Directors will provide you with the necessary skills to ensure confidence and longevity in an industry that provides exceptional earning potential and job satisfaction; there is no better way to further develop your career in Real Estate. The diverse role will include a complete and total client focus, delivering the highest level of customer service for a large property portfolio. Duties will include managing and scheduling appointments, multitasking, providing administrative support, conducting inspections, managing a database and liaising and providing feedback to existing clients whilst building relationships for the future with new ones. The successful applicant will be required to have completed their agent’s representative certificate, display strong computer and typing skills, being proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs. Previous Real Estate experience would be beneficial. If you are dynamic, driven, self-motivated, career orientated, present well and are looking to further develop yourself in this exciting, challenging and most of all rewarding industry, then I would love to hear from you! A great working environment and attractive remuneration will be offered. Please forward your application letter and resume to The Manager Tweed Sutherland First National via email: leanne@tsfn.com.au. Applications close Friday 4th March, 2016. All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence. (Please note: This is a different position to a similar role recently advertised which has been filled)
Full time 18 months
Salary $96,909 to 101,067 per annum
We thank all applicants and wish them well for the future.
Fashion Retail Sales Full Time - Sales/Stock
If you share a passion for fashion and in particular ladies footwear and enjoy working in a modern environment then we would love to hear from you. Previous footwear experience is not necessary as we will provide on going training and support.
A full-time 18 month position exists for an enthusiastic and motivated person to fill this challenging role with responsibility for facilitating efficient resource recovery opportunities for the Loddon Mallee region. A flexible working environment awaits the successful applicant. For more information and/or a Position Description email Karen Fazzani on karen.fazzani@ lmwrrg.vic.gov.au or phone 5494 3711. Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria close at 4 pm on Monday 7th March 2016 and should be emailed to karen.fazzani@lmwrrg.vic.gov.au
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Please apply in person to the Store Manager with a hand written application and brief resume to: Evans Shoes 29 Williamson Street, Bendigo Applications Close Wednesday, March May 15,9,2013 2016
HANDYMAN
BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Complete bathroom makeovers & alterations. 34 yrs exp by qual tradesman. Servicing Bendigo - Castlemaine & surrounding districts. FREE Quote phone Rod Cox 0419 267 672 or 4406 6019.
BLOCKED DRAINS Same day service Ph 1800 630 922
Pathways, Patios Garden Edging etc. Ken Tresize Ph 0419 374 062
FENCING CONTRACTOR All types of rural fencing. Phone 0418 172 640 for a free quote
GARDEN MAINTENANCE Quality Work, Mowing & Ride-on, Weed Spraying, Rose Pruning, All General Maintenance. Phone Neil: 0473 486 130
BRICKLAYERS
GUTTER LEAF GUARD
all types of brick and block work, chimneys and fireplaces. Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917 or 0458 438 930
Australian made, 20 year guarantee. Phone 0418 172 640 for a free quote
CARPENTER
by Jordan Ramage For all Outdoor Improvements Ph 0434 933 277
Quality work Alterations & Repairs Free quotes Ph Kevin 0421 397 960
CAR REMOVALS Ph 0402 775 329
CLEANING & CARPET Cleaning, Steam clean or Dry clean $50 first room, $10 per room after that Ph 0439 374 389 Receipt & ABN supplied
COMPUTER SICK?
Slow start up? Internet buggy? Kids killed the computer again? On site tune up for that troublesome computer. Ph. 0415 036 568 Pensioner Disc. Avail.
CONCRETER
Paths, Driveways, Cross overs, Sheds, Small & big jobs, Reasonable rates. Seniors Discount Free quotes. Ph. 0422 424 348.
LAWNS, TREES, HEDGES and shrubs cut and
Home maintenance trimmed. Rubbish & Repairs. Call Matt: Removed, & Free quotes. 0418 392 559 Phone Ron 5446 9833
EPSOM PAVING
MARKET DEVELOPMENT MANAGER POSITION
Notice to Applicants
Services Offered AVAILABLE NOW LAWN MOWING
5440 9500 • 52 Mitchell Street, Bendigo www.tsfn.com.au
Bendigo Publishing wishes to advise the position of Classifieds Sales Representative as recently advertised has now been filled.
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LANDSCAPING
ABN 45791848516
Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping
$35 per hr / $30 pen (inc. take away clippings). Delivery of Garden Products Spraying (Roundup) $35 per hr/ $30 pen Rubbish Removal $80 per load/$70 pen (incl tip fee $35) for 7x4 square box trailer. NO tyres or rock/clean fill. Cash only Ph Mick 0407 448 249
Local Classifieds $3.00 per line
MTV PAINTING AND ROOF RESTORATION Handyman Services Free Quotes Ph 0419 104 913 or 0474 011 027
PLASTERER EXPERIENCED LOCAL PLASTERER
Rates from $35p/h Pensioner 10% Disc. •
Holes Patched Renovations • Painting
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PJ TAYLOR
5446 1422 0448 713 499
PLASTER
All types of plastering. • Home Maintenance • Tiling • Painting • Carpentry. Free quotes. Ph. Brian 0407 679 618
RENDERING/SOLID
PLASTERING
NJH Solid Plastering 15 years experience, no job too big or small, Servicing Bendigo & surrounding areas Ph Nick: 0400 102 046
THE MAINTENANCE MAN Prompt & reliable service, done with honesty & pride. Small jobs a specialty, free quotes Phone Ian 0417 337 424
(5 LINE MINIMUM)
TILER
1300 558 385
Floors, Walls & Waterproofing Ph Pat 0497 786 912
ANTENNAS
CONCRETER
Driveways, Sheds Paths, Crossovers etc. 40 years experience Free Quotes
Ph. 0428 381 925
CONCRETER Driveways, paths, shed floors, spray on patterns, free quotes, no job too small. Ph 0408 204 114
CONCRETE
Loddon Mallee Waste and Resource Recovery Group BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
• Quality Service • All Jobs • Free Quote Call Garry 0409 126 944
CONCRETING
Cameron Concrete Domestic & Commercial. For all your concrete requirements.. Call Rod 0400 611 016 Free Quotes & advice. 30 years experience
COOLROOM FOR HIRE
Mobile Coolroom PH 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770
Services Offered To advertise in this section contact our classifieds department 1300 558 385 classifieds@ bendigopublishing .com
TV Tuning from $40 • Servicing Bendigo & Surrounds • Aerials & additional aerial points • Satellite & Computer Setups ps • Digital/Smart TV’s • Home Theatre, Wall Mount • DVD, Recorders & Foxtel • Installed & explained
Phone Ron on
5447 7823 or 0431 609 423 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
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Services Offered BENDIGO
BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING
TempTech
Local Classifieds
AIR CONDITIONING
Evaporative coolers should be serviced at least ONCE PER YEAR in order to work efficiently. Make sure you stay COOL this summer!
Nathan Maber 0407 972 717 bendigotemptech@hotmail.com Servicing all of Central Victoria • Pensioner discounts available Registered Licence No. 47315
LITTLE RIPPER Digger Service
Trenching, Rotary Hoeing, Post Holes, Levelling 4 in one bucket,Tipper Hire. Ph: Glenn or Donna
T.C.E
Taylor
0408 699 979 tcerefrig@gmail.com ABN: 32487934730
• Installation Refrigeration • Maintenance & Airconditioning • Service & Repair
$70 Air-Con Service BATHROOMS & KITCHENS
KITCHEN, BATHROOMS
& PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
ABN: 62 094 744 216
• New Kitchens • Bathroom Renovations • Warehouse direct Bathroom products
PH 0417 511 159 Shed 3/37 Collins St Kangaroo Flat mccabeskitchenandbathrooms@gmail.com
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
BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING • 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
5446 7163 or 0418 510 074
BUILDERS
Bendigo Weekly DISPLAY ADS
$7.25 per cm/col Price includes colour, scanning of images and clip art etc.
1300 558 385 classifieds@ bendigopublishing .com
BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING
Bobcat & Tipper Hire Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer
GOLDEN TECHNOLOGY
DBM-1122 DB-U-28169
Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal
Call Ron 0438 569 385
BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING
• Laser Levelled Site cuts • Landscaping • Driveways • Backyard clean-ups • Site Cleans • Trenching 1.7, 5.5 & 14 ton excav, Skidsteer and Truck available
Call Clint 0427 349 549
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PC REPAIRS WEBSITE MAINTENANCE PC INSTALLATIONS SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONS BUSINESS IT SOLUTIONS IT NETWORKS HOME COMPUTER SOLUTIONS CLOUD COMPUTING IT HELPDESK SUPPORT PHONE TRISTAN on (03) 5400 1291 or 0418 252 166
SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience
Ph: 0400 319 094 A: PO Box 304, Eaglehawk 3556 E: townsmith@bigpond.com
tristan@goldentechnology.com.au | www.goldentechnology.com.au
CARPENTRY
• Systems built • Repairs and upgrades • Network and internet connections • Virus and Spyware removal
C CARPENTRY & MAINTENANCE M
Hours: Mon to Fri: 9 - 5.30 Sat: 9 - 12 Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336
TRADE QUALIFIED CARPENTER
Jack Hando 0467 642 504 Carports Concreting Renovations Decks & Verandahs
200 - 600mm diameter
COMPUTERS
Tiling Retaining Walls General Handyman Fix Ups
JAGER I.T SECURITY • IT Helpdesk • Commercial • Anti-Viral • Networking • Custom Builds • Repairs Pensioner discounts available
General Maintenance & Carpentry Smaller Paint Jobs Pruning of Small Trees Small S al Concrete Works Sm & Retaining Walls
Call Jake on (03) 5447 0262 or 0455 446 964 info@jagersecurity.org • www.jagersecurity.org
iThings Bendigo Best onsite support of Apple products in Bendigo. Helping your iPhone, iPad, MacBook and iMac work seamlessly.
Set up • Training • Support Integration • Problem solving
Trevor 0438 498 445
Call Rob on 0457 803 207 or email rob@ithingsbendigo.com www.ithingsbendigo.com
TC’s ’s sH Home ome maintenance
ELECTRICIANS
ABN 62110627991
CLEANING SERVICES
Geoff Williams
A/H PH 5448 8814 E: cjchandler65@bigpond.com
Electrical Installations
BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING
Matt” A “ Excavations and Landscaping Excavator, Tipper & Bobcat
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 Matt: 0409 141 093 • Nicole: 0428 119 386 E: nicmat2001@hotmail.com
Over 40 Years Service • Carpet Cleaning • Floor Polishing • Rug, Mattress, Upholstery Cleaning • Tile & Grout Cleaning • Pressure Cleaning • Roof Cleaning • End of Lease
I promise you a reliable & professional service at an affordable price
Phone: 0417 329 802
• Regular Home Cleaning • After Build Cleaning • Office Cleaning • Window Cleaning • Lawn Maintenance • Crime Scene Cleaning • Emergency Cleaning
GREG SMITH ELECTRICIAN
Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman 0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821
No obligation quote: 0477 22 77 00 www.bendigoprofessionalcleaningservice.com.au
FITNESS EQUIPMENT SERVICE
CLEANING SERVICES
PRO-FIT TREADMILL REPAIRS AND SERVICE MOBILE SERVICE AVAILABLE I COME TO YOU
(1.7 Tonne Machine Only)
HOT WATER PRESSURE CLEANING Driveways | Machinery Buildings | Roofs | Gutters | Car Parks | Graffiti Removal
Ph 0429 171 697 E: favcoinfo@bigpond.com
GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N
SEPTIC TANK SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS Supplied and installed PIC LICENCED
0418 508 993
Licenced drainer 31741
HYGIENIC CLEANING Cool Rooms | AHU’s | Under Bar | Refrigerators
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
James Sherlock Ph: 0407 472 775
sherlocksoilworks@hotmail.com
Phone Phil Jennings on 0456 421 455 or email goodasgoldscs@bigpond.com
REC 4085
AIR CONDITIONING
SPECIALISTS IN ALL MAKES OF TREADMILLS AND GYM EQUIPMENT 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE - CAN ALSO ASSEMBLE ANY NEW EQUIPMENT CALL BRENDAN ON 0408 539 134 E: SERVICE@PRO-FITBENDIGO.COM | W: WWW.PRO-FITBENDIGO.COM
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CLEANING SERVICES
ALL CLEANING SERVICES • Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning from….. $65 • Windows From …………….............…$50 • Bond Cleaning Incl Carpets from…….$350 • Office Cleans from………...............…..$60 Call Emmanuel in Bendigo
1300 282 532 www.austcle www.austclean.com.au
All work guaranteed, and fully insured
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OVER 38,200 HOMES EACH WEEK
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Services Offered GARDEN SERVICES
HOME MAINTENANCE
Big Area Lawn Mowing
MOBILE BATHROOMS
PLUMBERS
ARE YOU RENOVATING? MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE
Domestic/Industrial Large/Small Blocks Fence Lines/Fire Breaks Weed Spraying (Large/Small)
(Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)
Suitable for • Renovations • Parties/Weddings • Sporting events and many more
GARDEN SERVICES
Lic# 25830
Call David/Bronwyn
0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au
Contact: Jamie 0427 380 009 admin@fitzgeraldsplumbing.com.au
PAINTERS / DECORATORS
• Removal of hard rubbish and garden waste • Rental clean ups/clean outs • House sale garden makeovers and maintain for sale • Big and small area mowing • Weeding and weed spraying • Trimming and pruning • Fallen timber and chainsaw work • Pick up & delivery and spreading of mulch, stone etc. • Little Tipper/Drive - Hire
NO JOB TOO SMALL
• Carpentry • Tiling • Painting • Plastering • Pergolas • Decks
CALL PETER 0409 422 271 Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com
LANDSCAPING
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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
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• 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
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TRIPPA’S T RIPPA’S P PAINTING AINTING SERVICE S ERVICE
Servicing Bendigo & Central Victoria
• General plumbing, gasfitting & maintenance • HWS change over • Burst pipes • Blocked drains • Gutters & down pipes • Backflow prevention & testing Members of Master Plumbers
Ph 5446 1535 www.dunstonebrosplumbing.com.au
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PLUMBERS
HANDYMAN SERVICES
Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting
Painter & Decorator YOUR FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL AND QUALITY PAINTING TEAM FOR ALL TYPES OF PAINTING
• Handymen • Cleaning • Builder • Floors • • Carpenters • Glazier • Fencing • Plastering • • Painters • Bathroom & Kitchen Reno’s • • Granite Benchtops • Paving • Concreting • • Plumbers • Decking • Electricians • • Ramps • Tiling • Pruning • Tree Lopping • • Sheds & Pergolas • Lawns & Gardens •
Central Victoria 13 11 98
LANDSCAPING
I’m Tony Your local Hire A Hubby from Kangaroo Flat
0438 561 257 Email: hahkangarooflat. vic@gmail.com
9 LICENCED 9 POLICE CHECKED 9 PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURED 9 WORK HEALTH & SAFETY CERTIFIED
C.P.D
• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance
Specialising in Landscape construction
544 33 999 4 Nolan Street, Bendigo
• QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED • New and old homes • Texturings • ALL your painting needs
John Cross
0400 493 491 cramptonpainting@gmail.com CRAMPTON PAINTING & DECORATING
Plumbing Established in Bendigo for over 30 years
PEST CONTROL
New homes Ren nov vat atio tio iions ons Renovations
Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937
Maintenance Hot water repairs Gas fitting Free Quotes LIC: 13869
Ph 0408 507 715
LANDSCAPING
E: johncrossplumbing@westnet.com.au Formally “Spider Sprayers”
Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall Master Plumber
Dick 0412 646 834 Paul 0402 001 350
BendigoWeekly LocalClassifieds DISPLAY ADS
$7.25 per cm/col
Price includes colour, scanning of images and clip art etc.
1300 558 385
• 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!
Don Andrea Plumbing LANDSCAPING PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman
Paving & concreting Pool landscaping Retaining walls & fencing Decking and Outdoor living areas Lawn installation & watering systems Kanga light digging
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Services Offered ROOFING
STORAGE
FOR HIRE
FOR SALE
AAA-STORAGE SPACE Dble lock-up
BUNK Beds, All steel $120, 2 new mattresses, cost $260 Sell $160 Ph 5447 7790 or 5447 9901
garage, 5.3x4.9m behind Anne Caudle, workbench & power $40p/w Phone 0414 590 112
FOR SALE
10 SIZES AVAILABLE
Roof Restoration Roof Painting Roof Repairs
Free Use of Courtesy Trailer 7 Days Access & On-Site
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CHAIR, adjustable, re-hab, high back $60 Ph 5442 5552 CHEVAL Mirror, wooden, $60 Ph 5447 7050
CHOOK FEED
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TILING
ANTIQUE 3 door gun locker, fair cond, $50 Ph 5449 7293
COUCH, 2 seater, Navy, Good cond, $100 Ph 0400 032 205
ARMCHAIR + matching footstool, EC, $70 Ph 5442 1507
COUCH, fawn suede, high back, 2 seater, Ex Cond $100 Ph 5447 9550
ARMCHAIR, Blue, as new, $70 Ph 0400 032 205
DOOR, Oregon, 202 x 81cm, EC, Amber glass panels $60 5439 5322
Thorp Tiling “You style it, I’ll tile it”
FLOOR & WALL TILING Ceramic & Porcelain Slate & Stone Waterproofing Screeding Feature Walls & Mosaic Outdoor Areas
BABY basinette, Cane, white, on chrome stand $35 Ph 5448 8523 BAR Stools, were $180 ech sell for $80 ech as new Ph 0456 559 678
BARK CHIPS
TREE LOPPING
RETAINING WALLS - FEATURE WALLS CHIMNEYS - COMPLETE HOUSES CM & MR ARCHBOLD STONEMASONS
3 PCE Green full leather lounge suite, 3 seater couch, 2 arm chairs, both w/recliners. As new cond, $600 Ph 0409 959 829
CASUAL chairs x2, black leatherette w/arms, EC $50 Ph 0466 269 948
ACTIL white QS pleated bed skirt, new, packaged $15 Ph 5448 4370
www.thorptiling.com kylethorptiling@live.com.au
See photos on our website
3 ANTIQUE wine glasses, 2 ruby, 1 emerald, $99 Ph 5442 1507
BUNKS, wooden, two excellent mattresses $100 Ph 0407 258 690
$2.50 per bag .Suitable for pigs, ducks & some other livestock Phone 0411 625 972
Kyle 0421 255 044
STONE MASONS
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TREE REMOVAL & MAINTENANCE • SERVICING SURROUNDING AREAS • FULLY INSURED • FREE QUOTES • BOBCAT • WOOD CHIPPER • FIRE WOOD & MULCH SALES • STUMP REMOVAL • HEDGE PRUNING • CHERRY PICKER
Beautify your garden, enrich your soil - make into compost, control weeds, get those worms working. All good for plant life. $120 per 5mtr Deliveries Bendigo. Ph 0424 731 777 BBQ, 4 burner, Del Terra, $30 Phone 0400 745 454
JUDD’S TREE LOPPING Phone Leigh & Rob 0417 545 193
BED Head, Double, with slats, GC $60 Ph 0407 258 690
juddstreelopping@bigpond.com
BIKE rack for t/bar, holds 3 bikes, $20 Ph 5442 5552
TREE LOPPING
SPOUT CLEANING
SMITHS
SPOUT CLEANING
BRASS base table lamp, turquoise shade, 74cm $35 Ph 5448 4370
Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned
Handmades, Reds & Creams, Ph 5446 7105 or 0428 507 846
CV Industrial Vacuum Services
Quality tree and Stump Removal
Tree Maintenance • Stump Mulching Hire Travel Tower • Tree Pruning and Stump Grinding • Tip Truck & Woodchipper Hire • Free Quotes (no job too BIG or SMALL for the Smith Family team)
BRICKS
Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429
BUFFETT & matching TV corner unit, color ivory, VGC, $75 each Phone 0407 306 446
Classifieds 1300 558 385
Narines - white & pink, Belladonnas - white, Cliveas etc. from $8 Ph 5436 1373
* Fully Insured
David Smith 0427 506 160 e: dsmith.trees@gmail.com
BOWLING Balls Kemselite plus trolley set size 2 $40 Ph 0437 945 476
BULBS
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ADVERTISE FOR 4 WEEKS $25
Categories included: Auto, Boats, Car Parts, Caravans & Trailers, Commercial Vehicles, For Sale, Four Wheel Drives, Livestock, Machinery, Motorbikes & Wrecking.* All adverts must be pre-paid. For $25 you get 5 lines ONE ITEM ONLY per advert. Advert will run for four consecutive weeks. Sale price must be included. Alteration to PRICE ONLY. Not included in the offer are business adverts., rental hire etc., for the purpose of ongoing profit, or Real Estate Listings. The publisher reserves the right to decline any booking for the purpose of continuing gain.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
FIREWOOD
KIRBY Vacuum cleaner, with carpet shampoo system, in good working order $500 Ph 0408 844 658
Top quality A Grade Redgum, Split or Blocks end of season sale $950 10 cubic metres, $500 5 cubic metres, Yellow Box also available Phone 0437 120 009
FIREWOOD Quality Dry Grey, Red Gum & Yellow Box Del $120/m Ph 0448 186 691 FOWLERS, jars $30 for a dozen Ph 5442 5552 FREE firewood, half a trailer, Ph 5449 7293
FRIDGES
and Freezers. Top brands from $195. Fully recond, 6 mths wty. 283 High St, G/Sq. Ph. 5441 1955 FRIDGE/FREEZER Westinghouse side by side, 610L, White, EC, $800 ONO Ph Graeme 0457 825 341
DOORS, glass sliding, (x8) shelf or used 55 x 45cm x 6mm $50 5439 5322
GARDEN STRAW
DOUBLE Bed Doona with Cover as new $20 Ph 5441 4369
GIRTON girls uniform 10-16 winter & Summer $20ea 0400 032 205
ECHO Whipper snipper, fair condition, $40 Ph 0439 116 585
GOLF Clubs with buggy, VGC, $70 Ph 0456 559 678
ECHO Whipper snipper, fair condition, $40 Ph 0439 116 585 FENCING wire. Ringlock, approx 100m roll. $25 Ph 5439 5544
CHEAP REDGUM SPLIT FIREWOOD
$3 per bale Ph 0411 783 679
HAY & STRAW Rolls & Little Squares. Delivery available Maiden Gully Ph 0438 373 291 HAY Small Square Bales, Oaten, Pasture, & Pea Straw. Delivery available Ph 0439 699 102
SUMMERTIME SPECIALS
HOTPOINT vertical grill, VGC $10 Ph 5448 4370
12M TRUCK LOAD $1150 OR HALF TRUCK LOAD $600
54 Race St Flora Hill with council approval for 3 lot subdivision. $395,000 Ph 0447 363 314
TILL THE END OF FEB
For further details Phone Clint
0427 349 549
FIREWOOD
Murray River Red Gum 14m Split, $1300 Ph 0429 822 816
4 BDR HOUSE
KEFIR GRAINS
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MACERATOR pump. Grinder, model D12OG, $99 Ph 5439 5544
MICROWAVE, Sharp, 850W, large unit. $30 Phone 0400 745 454
MOBILITY Scooter, Pegasus 2013 model, bright red, as new, with bag carrier $2500 ono Ph 0437 009 908 or 0409 521 750
MOTORCYCLE Jacket, suit large/extra large unused $100 Ph 0456 559 678
ORCHIDS
Cymbidium, $10 per pot Ph 5449 6596
PANDORA, daisy, s/sliver, white enamel clip, new $30.00 5443 4484
PARMAKER Electric Push Golf Buggy, Excellent battery + Charger $350 Ph 0408 511 029
PHOTO frames, Excellent new cond, $2-$10 each Ph 0417 120 591
PLASTIC coated wire, garden/chook pen 6x15ft app $ 15 Ph 0466 269 948
POSTS
Recycled treated pine. 8ft x 4" diametre, $4 ea Phone 0419 382 273
PRINTS x3, Framed, D'Arcy Doyle, $20ea Ph 5447 7050
RICE Cooker, Sunbeam, rice perfect deluxe, 10 cup $5 Ph 5439 5544
FOR SALE
Cat Enclosures A fun, safe way for your cat to enjoy the outdoors. Free quotes to suit your budget.
Call Jim 0429 866 630 www.byers.net.au
ROCKING Horse, (Antique) $35 Ph 0450 044 728
RUBBER Back Picnic Rug New $18 ONO Ph 5441 4369
RYOBI elect blower/vac 1800W, $20 Phone 0400 745 454
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
SLEEPERS, Railway, Good condition, x 23, $40 each Can deliver Ph 0413 711 359
SLEEPING bags x 2, small, Columbia, EC, $15 ea Ph 5447 7050
FOR SALE
Antique Dining Table & Chairs Phone 0418 510 601
to suit all yourr needs!
Cheque:
Rolls $140 Small Squares $10 Ph 0419 382 273
RETRO corner cabinet, EC, $30 Ph 5449 7293
Containers Cash:
LUCERN HAY
KELVINATOR, Window Air Con, Working Well $100 Ph 0437 945 476
Store Well with Stilwell
PAYMENT
LOUNGE suite, brown leather, 3 seater couch with 2 chairs, EC, $900 Phone 0419 537 647
PUSH Scooter suited for 2-3 y/o $25 Ph 0450 044 728
1300 558 385
PLEASE USE SPACES - NO WORD BREAKS AT END OF EACH LINE - MAX OF 5 LINES
LOUNGE Suite, 3pce club style, green fabric, Bargain $300 Ph 0417 590 611
$10 with instructions Ph 5442 2773
Phone, Fax, email or bring in this coupon with $25* or $30* with photo.
classifieds@bendigopublishing.com Post:PO Box 324 Bendigo 3552 Person: 37-39 View St Bendigo Fax: 5441 4416
KITCHEN double sink, w /flick mixer $45 Ph 0439 116 585
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
SOIL
Compost with manures and straw mix. Can deliver Bendigo Ph 0427 304 600
STIGA spirit roll table tennis & Sevylor fish hunt inflatable round boat $300 Bargain Ph 0409 217 231
STIHL Electric Hedge Trimmer HSE42 $150 As new Ph 0447 004 363
STOVE, Chef, Upright, natural gas, white, clean and good working order $350 ONO Ph 0417 850 844
SUCCULENTS BIG VARIETY Next Saturday 5th March 9am- All Day 5 Beverley St Kangaroo Flat Ph 03 4433 1196
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FOR SALE
WANTED TO BUY
SUCCULENTS
The Time Gallery
Selling from $3 - $10 Loads of variety Ph 03 4433 1196 or 0450 893 718 SUNBEAM Beater Mixer New $20 Ph 5441 4369
TOMATOES
(Sauce) from $8 box Can deliver Bendigo Ph 0400 779 774
Buy/Sell/Repair All types of clocks & watches
Lawn soil $30 p/m Garden Soil $40 p/m, includes local delivery 4, 6 and 10m avail. Garden rocks also avail. Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770 TOYS, Disney kitchen set, new $55 Ph 0450 044 728 VACUUM cleaner, working cond $5 0417 120 591
in Ph
VHS assorted titles, original covers, EC $5 each Ph 0417 120 591
WANTED TO BUY
CARAVANS & TRAILERS
CASH
AEROLITE Poptop 14ft, tows well, stove, fridge, full sized annex in good order, Reg til 4/2016 $5000 ONO Ph 0417 850 844
For Fridges & Freezers, in GWO up to 25yrs. Washing Machines up to 7yrs old. Ph. 5441 1955 OLD keyed safe, Ph 0428 435 949
VINTAGE, springback rocking chair, EC $60 Ph 0466 269 948 WARDROBE, Queen Anne, medium $25 Ph 0407 258 690
LIVESTOCK
ADS
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1 SWAN ST NORTH BENDIGO Saturday from 8am
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MORAY CRESENT NORTH BENDIGO Saturday, signs out from 8am. DVDs, Homewares, Clothes, and bric a brac Victa Mower $100
Conditions apply.
POULTRY FREERANGE LAYERS Isa brown, 7 months, vacc, no beak trim, $17ea or $16/10+, or $15/50+ Ph 5446 7164
LIVESTOCK 268 MACKENZIE ST GOLDEN SQUARE Saturday 9am - 3pm Mens shirts, pants, vintage jackets, Womens dresses, jeans, tops, etc. Electronics, Miscellaneous
MECHANICS
A.M. Hyett Motorcycles
MOBILE MECHANIC
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.
Ph: 5442 2523 SMS: 0411 627 348 Email mhyett1952@yahoo.com.au
BUDGIES $10, Bendigo Area Ph 0428 111 866
CARAVAN, 18ft, 2000, shower & toilet, Isl dbl bed, self contained with solar panels $19,900 Phone 0407 641 165 JAYCO 09 Eagle Camper, 6 berth, Exc. cond, Fiamma awning, bed flies 0407 344 264 $18,500 JAYCO Freedom, 2004, 16ft P/top. Exc. Cond. Stove, b/up batt, awning, full annex, fridge, micro, 2 single beds, brand new TV with DVD, easy to tow $16,000 ONO Phone 0417 337 424 or 0400 912 916 WINDSOR Luxury Van, low km's, sep shower, sep toilet, many extras, EC $39,950 Ph 0421 738 869
SUZUKI 50cc QUAD RUNNER MOTOR BIKE $400
1300 558 385
MOTOR BIKES HONDA 1992 CB 250cc road bike, Unreg $1600 Ph 5442 6937 Eng No: MC24E2101655
BOATS
SKI-BOAT Shipiro craft clinker hull, v8 307 high pole & Ski gear, $7800 Ph 0499 072 155
birds, 15 months old, for sale or swap for 2 hens Phone 5443 2189
Call 0429395952 for details
CAR PARTS CAR SUNDRIES Tyers & Rims 4x20565R15 xR6 rims, tyres 80%, $400. Car bra, Hyundai Veloster, non-turbo, $200. Seat covers, front & rear, Hyndai I30 $150, Headlight/bonnet protector I30 $50
COMMODORE VZS utility, hard top, V6 auto, alloy wheels, all parts Ph 0427 555 548
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.
MECHANICS
64 Furness Street, Kangaroo Flat Call Ian Thompson
Muckleford School Road, Muckleford 3451 Open 8:30am - 12pm & 4pm - 6pm Ph: (03) 5472 4698 • Mob: 0428 882 411 E: info@jeralee.com.au • www.jeralee.com.au
CARAVANS & TRAILERS
ADOPT-A-PET OPT A Spayed Female, 5 years 2 months
Meet Roxy, she is a very sweet gentle girl who loves attention and cuddles. In her previous home, she has lived with dogs, cats and children. She loves swimming and walks great on the lead. She will need secure fencing.
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$4250.00
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Mechanical repairs & Service auto electrical z air conditioning pensioner discounts Ph Keith 5443 3304 z 0417 537 497 9a adam st quarry hill
WRECKING
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VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY
FREE REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES
Spayed Female, 1 Year
Skye is such an inquisitive girl who loves all of the attention. She gets along well with other cats and is most content when she is having a cuddle. She has the most beautiful long fanned tail. She will make a wonderful companion.
Skye DMH
LOST YOUR DOG OR CAT?
THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.
Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun & Pub Hols 10am-12pm www.rspcavic.org.au
MOTOR CAR TRADER REG 1998
CARAVANS & TRAILERS
Boarding Kennel & Cattery
Piper Lane, East Bendigo
Repairing manual gearbox, transfer case & diffs. Phone Phill 0434 145 485
WRECKING
(03) 5447 1785 0409 147 373
5441 2209
THOMPSON AUTOMOTIVE
ROOSTERS x2, Very nice
LIVESTOCK
Roxy
Service & Repair Specialists Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635
FOR SALE CRF 450X $4750
WINDSOR Seaview 2005 Poptop 15ft, M/W, A/C, Island D/B, R/O Awning, Very Good Cond $16,500 Ph 0419 894 481
To advertise in this section please call
VOLVO MERCEDES BENZ BMW VOLKSWAGON PEUGOT
PH: 0418 510 601
Fully Reg til October 1H 4BQ 07 Model Aftermarket exhaust Serviced regularly
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
FOR SALE
Visit the shop at Bendigo Pottery Epsom or Phone John on 0405 210 020
TRACTORS & farm machinery wanted. Going or not, cash paid, Ph 0429 393 221
GARAGE SALES
MOTOR BIKES
WATCH MAKER ON PREMISES
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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.
ph 0488 098 870
Main room - plus two additional • Very little use • 7’ x 4’ • Electric brakes • Heavy duty rims • Offroad tyres - almost as new • Spare wheel • Alloy checkerplate storage box • Stone guard • 2 x 4kg gas bottle holders • 2 x jerry can holders • Stainless steel fold out kitchen/sink • Sockets 12v, anderson plug • Battery power pump • Battery box
Specialising In: • Holdens • Commodores • Fords • Light Commercials BA, BF and Ford Territory Reconditioned Ignition Switch and Column Assembly’s
Call 5446 1384 or 5446 1820 Wayne on 0413 774 717 LMCT 10992 Kayne on 0459 652 963 Address: 222 Upper Rd, Eaglehawk, 3556
Local Classifieds Phone: 5440 2514 classifieds@bendigo publishing.com 37-39 View St Bendigo, Vic 3550
Friday, February 26, 2016 — Bendigo Weekly
AUTO 1993 Ford Laser GL 4d Auto, A/C, 120,000ks, $500 Ph 5447 9926 Vin 6FPAAAUKDPJ32074 2006 Holden Viva Station Wagon, white, auto, new tyres, new brakes, rego sep, (ICV3MD) $5000 0N0 Ph 0421 100 146
AUTO
AUTO
SSANGYONG Korando, SX diesel, 4WD auto, 2012, 1 yr warranty left, only 54000ks, metallic Sable Grey, RWC, EC, $16,000ono 5449 7904 (YWD-652)
TOYOTA Hilux Turbo Diesel, bullbar, Side rails + steps, Tbar, D/lights, lift kit, 155'ks, $26,000 Ph 0428 151 636 (IBW 70V)
FORD Focus Ghia '05, auto, RWC, Oct rego, all leather int YPN-327, c /control, a/c $5990 Phone 0434 718 717
Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635
AUTO
FORD FALCON AUTO FUTURA EF SEDAN 1995 Exc to drive, a/c, p/steer/windows/mirrors. Reg Dec'16, Gen 234000Km. VGC, Superior Interior, RWC Checklist for DIY. $2250 ONO Ph 0408 396 505 (NAP-093)
1GG 3XL
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or
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
MAXIMUM OF 5 LINES ADDITIONAL LINES $3 EACH PLEASE USE SPACES BETWEEN WORDS VEHICLE REGISTRATION OR VIN NUMBER REQUIRED
HILUX 1993 SR5 2.8 Diesel, Dual Cab, B/bar, D/lghts, winch, 5sp man, t/bar, dual batt, XCM 883 $6000 0438 727 362 MAZDA 3 Auto 2010, Silver, Tinted Win, alarm, 12 mths Reg, RWC, (XBS 471) $11,900 ONO Ph 0423 952 773.9 MAZDA Bravo utility '05, tool box back, x telstra car, 12 mths reg, RWC, 317-RYG $6500 Ph 0411 432 733 NISSAN Tiida only 50,000km's, 6sp man, metallic harvest gold colour, EC, RWC, $7,900ono 5449 7904 (1BP-9GY)
NAME:................................................................. ADDRESS: .......................................................... ........................................................................... PH.: ...................................................................
NISSAN Navara 2010, 4x4, dual cab, tinted windows, t-bar, full service hist, 39,000kms, $24,000 YGW-830 Phone 0421 018 631 PEUGEOT 206, 2004 model, manual, 150,000ks, A/C, A/bags, RWC, Good Cond, $5500 ono Ph 0477 158 444 (XNC-483)
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AUTO
VACC PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS SUZUKI Sierra, soft top, R O A D W O R T H Y 1992, black, no reg, no CERTIFICATES RWC, $1200 Ph 0413 711 359 (FAN 553)
2010 Nissan Navara Dual Cab, STR 4x4, GC, Well serviced, 180,000 country ks, all bearings replaced, 1ER4EN $15,500 Ph 0408 300 410 or 0411 331 177
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AUTO
USED CAR BARGAINS at BUDGET PRICES MITSUBISHI AUTO LANCER HATCH
HOLDEN VECTRA AUTO 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY CONQUEST QUEST AUTO SEDAN HATCH
$2,990
$3,990 990
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2003 TOYOTA CAMRY SPORTIVO RT VO AUTO SEDAN RTIVO S DAN
CAMPER TRAILER
$4,990 990
$4,990
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Crows in control MANDURANG is facing the likelihood of consecutive defeats heading into the Emu Valley Cricket Association finals series after Spring Gully seized control of their matchup on day one of round nine. The Rangas won the toss and batted first at Spring Gully Oval but it was the Crows’ bowlers who took control from the get go and put the visitors in danger of missing out on a home final. The dynamic Matt Giri was gone for five, giving him six runs in his last two innings after making 454 in his previous three knocks in division one. Phil Berry was next to go to make it 2/10 before a patient Cain Ladiges fell victim to Saheed Akolade without scoring despite facing 19 balls, with the score at 3/12. Mandurang suffered another mini collapse in the middle order after Matt Pask (14) and Ben Rodda (20) fell, and Daniel Thiesz was trapped leg before to Liam Crapper to reduce the visitors to 6/46. That became 7/52 shortly after when Paul Martin was caught by Shaun Makepeace off the bowling of Liam Pilcher.
Warrick Behrens made 48 to add some respectability to Mandurang’s scorecard, but the Crows eventually cleaned up the tail and dismissed the reigning premiers for just 134, their lowest score of the season. Akolade and Alex Sutton both claimed two scalps, and the Liams – Crapper and Pilcher – took 5/30 from 20.2 overs between them. Makepeace then went to town with the bat as the Crows faced 16 overs before stumps, smashing 67 not out to leave the hosts superbly placed at 0/81 heading into day two. Alex Collins continued his sparkling form for United, smacking 116 as the Tigers compiled 9/346 against Sedgwick. The century was Collins’ third in United’s division one campaign, while he also smashed 110 in a bash for cash game earlier this season, and comes hot on the heels of innings of 77 and 113 in his last two digs. Josh White added 45 and James Smith and George Hartney added some valuable late runs as United passed 300 for the fourth time this season.
ON TARGET: Liam Crapper
LEADER: Mandurang skipper Ben Rodda. Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN
Steven Theobold took three wickets in his first division one game of the year after also playing in the Rams’ division three game
earlier in the morning. The other top-four side in division one also fared well, with Leon Beatty and Jack Stagg leading Maiden Gully to 8/282 against Golden Gully. Opener Rob Brown made a half-century but he was the only member of Gully’s top order to get among the runs. Beatty (83) and Stagg (73), who
Finals fever bites A RED-HOT Golden Square and Bendigo United will face off in what amounts to an elimination final in the final round of the Bendigo District Cricket Association season. Golden Square rocketed into the top four after an outright win against Eaglehawk last week, dismissing the Borough for 86 and 80 while making 169 in its lone innings with the bat. Bendigo United were also winners, over Huntly North Epsom, but the 10 points Square collected saw the Dogs jump to fourth on the table, one points ahead of BUCCs heading into the final round. Bendigo United’s case was not helped by White Hills, who scored an impressive win over top side Strathdale Maristians, leaving the Demons in third place and facing only two scenarios that can see them miss the finals. To be knocked out of the top four White Hills would need to be defeated outright by Kangaroo Flat, who would likely then sneak into the four, or be beaten by the Roos and for Golden Square and BUCCs to play out a draw and take three points each, leaving the Demons on the outer based on a percentage tiebreaker with BUCCs. All Golden Square captain Tim Wood is worried about is making sure his side is rewarded for its outstanding form in the second half of the year.
joined forces at 5/128, took the game by the scruff of the neck and put on 146, the highest sixth-wicket partnership of the season. Shaun O’Shea was the best of the Golden Gully bowlers, with 3/57 from 20 overs. In the round’s other games West Bendigo will resume at 2/60 in response to Axe Creek’s 225 and Marong has Emu Creek on the ropes at 6/76 chasing 178 at JG Edwards Oval.
FAST5 NETBALL IS HERE THE finals of the first Fast5 Netball competition staged by the Bendigo Football Netball League will be played on Monday. In the knock out semis, Wedderburn, who finished on top will play Golden Square ,who finished fourth and Sandhurst will play Bridgewater in the second versus third clash. Knock out semi-finals will be played at 6.15pm followed by the grand final at 7pm. The grand final will be played between the winners of the two games. Sponsor Bendigo Mazda has provided the gifts for the winning team. Fast5 is a shorter game of netball with six minute quarters and rolling substitutions. Only five players are on the court instead of seven creating a fast paced game
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EXPERIENCED: Scott Johnson Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN “We won two games going into Christmas after starting 0-4 and I think those wins gave us the little bit of confidence that we didn’t have,” Wood, who made 87 in the win over Eaglehawk, said this week. “We came back after Christmas and rolled Eaglehawk and then had a bit of a hiccup against BUCCs after that, but after that first win the attitude just changed and everyone seemed a lot more positive.” Golden Square has only lost one of its last seven games – to, of all sides, Bendigo United – after dropping its opening four. With a bowling attack led by Scott Trollope and Scott Woodman, spinner Liam Smith and Josh Blencowe the Dogs have
had no trouble taking wickets, and are very sharp in the field. With Wood back in form after getting among the runs last weekend, the Bulldogs batting lineup looks equally tough to crack. Scott and Jason Johnson add experience alongside young opener Hamish Schumacher, while Luke Baird and Wood have proved they can both make big scores when it counts. “BUCCs are a very good side and when we played them last time Ben Gunn got a hold of us and made a really good century, but even then we had a few chances and put them down,” Wood said. “I think at this stage we are playing with so much con-
fidence that we just need to worry about our plan, and that it doesn’t change too much depending on who we are playing. “That’s not to say we aren’t taking the other teams seriously, but we are really focussed keeping that confidence and positivity up.” Square is also encouraging any past first XI players to head to MyJet Oval to get behind the side with a function set to be held from 2pm. Other game sin the BDCA’s final round over the next two weekends see White Hills tackle Kangaroo Flat, Sandhurst play Eaglehawk, Strathfieldsaye host Strathdale Maristians and Bendigo against Huntly North Epsom.
BENDIGO East and Bendigo will square off in this weekend’s first week of division one Bendigo Weekend Pennant Bowls finals. Bendigo East tuned up for finals with an all-rinks win against fourth-placed Golden Square, while Bendigo took a narrow win over Kangaroo Flat to knock the Roos out of the finals race. Eaglehawk also took winning form into the postseason as the Borough prepares to face Golden Square in the elimination final. The venues for this weekend’s finals: Bendigo East vs Bendigo at South Bendigo Dillon, Eaglehawk vs Golden Square at Bendigo Hesse.
YOUNGSTERS PITCH IN YOUNGSTERS Zane Keighran and James Vlaeminck have both been performing strongly for Victoria Country at this week’s Australian under-15 Schoolboys Championships in Brisbane. Vlaeminck took five wickets in the opening two games for the Vics, taking 3/22 in their opening fixture before claiming 2/20 against Northern Territory. Keighran starred against the NT side, playing a lone hand of 51 with the bat. The championships wrap up on Sunday.
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Most valuable BENDIGO Spirit star Kelsey Griffin capped off a stellar Women’s National Basketball League season by winning the club’s most valuable player award for a second straight year. Griffin took out both the MVP and Players’ Player awards at Wednesday’s presentation night, while guard Kerryn Harrington saw her improvement rewarded with the Coaches Award. The club also announced that coach Simon Pritchard had agreed to a deal to coach the club for a further three years. The Spirit’s season came to an end last weekend after consecutive losses to Sydney and Canberra ended their finals hopes, Griffin sitting out the game against the Capitals that saw Bendigo finish the season with a 12-12 record. The team’s finals hopes were shot on Friday night when they fell to Sydney, which also meant Bendigo would finish sixth on the table, below the Flames. “Saturday night we were all pretty devastated, but I think we were more so the week before after we lost to Adelaide. I think we knew then it would be very, very tough for us to make it,” Pritchard said. “That inconsistency that we
have showed up in both games at the weekend, and we have to get rid of that. We have to find a way, through better leadership on the court and from myself off it, to get rid of that habit.” The inconsistency between games and even during plagued the team all season long, as did an inability to win games against teams below them on the ladder. A sometimes complacent Spirit dropped two games to Adelaide, two to Melbourne and one to Canberra. A quarter of the wins the three sides recorded cumulatively came against Bendigo. The team will conduct exit interviews with players over the coming week before a planning meeting next Saturday that will play a big part in shaping the future of the club. “We then need to debrief over the next week and a half which involves talking to players, we are involved in a golf day on Sunday and a planning session next Saturday,” Pritchard said. “There won’t be too many changes at all. The basis of the squad won’t change, it’s just a case of ‘can we add something to it?’
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PRIZE PLAYER: Kelsey Griffin “And we have to find a way, money-wise, to be able to do that. We don’t have to change massively, but just make some
small gains in a few areas, as well as the development from the players already a part of the group.”
Pioneers shine in practice THE Bendigo Pioneers under-18 sides impressed in practice matches last weekend ahead of a trip to Ballarat this Sunday. The Pioneers’ youth girls academy won the opening game of their statewide challenge series over Calder Cannons with a two-goal last quarter burst sealing the victory, while the club’s main under-18 squad took a wire-to-wire win. Joe Atley and Kobe Mutch stood out in the win in the day’s main game, which Bendigo started by kicking six first quarter goals. Coach Brett Henderson said he was pleased with the way his side played in its opening competitive hit out of the year.
“I was happy with it because we played the style that we want to play, we tried to implement some things last year and we were just never able to do them so to see some of that come out on Saturday was good,” the club’s second year coach said. “To see us play that way first up was really pleasing, we started well and some of those early plays gave the guys a lot of confidence. “I was really happy with the
LOOKING GOOD: The Pioneers started strongly at the weekend. way that we started and the way that we used to ball on Saturday was really pleasing.” The Pioneers also had a second under-18 squad in action on Saturday, as well as the club’s under-16s. “It was a really good response, there was a lot of people watching the girls game
and that was a super result and I think people that came out throughout the day would have walked away pretty impressed by the standard,” Henderson said. All four sides will travel to Ballarat this weekend to take on North Ballarat Rebels on Sunday.
AFTER the Bendigo Spirit crashed out of WNBL finals contention last weekend plenty of fans have been asking one question this week. Having missed the playoffs for the first time in several seasons, will Simon Pritchard return to coach the club next season? The answer is yes, for several reasons. Those reasons are worth dissecting given what appears on the surface a precipitous fall after three straight grand final appearances. First cab off the rank is the fact Pritchard signed a two-year deal last May and another deal this week that will see him coach the club for the next three years. The club has locked him in as the coach to lead them into the future. While Bernie Harrower was axed after three straight grand final appearances last year, he and the board were at loggerheads and the situation had become beyond untenable. The club had enjoyed unprecedented success but it had come at a high price. The Spirit should be disappointed to not make the playoffs, there is no doubt about that. This year’s team was far and away good enough to finish in the league’s top four, and its form against the other top sides was less of a concern than dropping games against the bottom teams. However, off the court, the club is far stronger than it ever has been. Memberships, game day attendances and sponsorships are all up on previous years. The buzzword with fans these days is “engagement”, something the club has done more of than ever this season. Give general manager Adam Tarr, the Spirit board and an army of loyal volunteers credit for that, but don’t discount the work of the coach. With a strong business background, Pritchard signed on in a double role of coaching and business development, and has been tireless in his work to get the club and its message into the broader community. His first season has not been all smooth sailing, but installing a new system with a group that was established under Harrower was never going to be easy. Additionally, Bendigo lost Chelsea Aubry, Sara Blicavs, Tessa Lavey and Maddie Garrick in the offseason. Lavey and Blicavs are Australian Opals, Garrick is a future national squad contender and all three averaged at least 10 points per game this season for their new clubs. Bendigo, not able to spend as freely as in previous years, recruited five players. Only Kerryn Harrington, back with her home town team, had ever stepped foot on a WNBL court before. Joy Burke, Ashleigh Spencer, Molly Matthews and Ebony Rolph had never even been on a WNBL roster. Combine that with below-par seasons from Kelly Wilson and Belinda Snell and Bendigo finished three games behind South East Queensland in fourth. Roster turnover is inevitable, and Pritchard will no doubt look to boost his squad’s depth with the minimal funds at his disposal, but the majority of Bendigo’s team will return next year. That of course includes the coach, who deserves every chance to build toward Bendigo’s next run of title contention. Joel Peterson Twitter: @joelbpeterson
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City coach pulls pin By JOEL PETERSON
HEADS UP: City opened the season with a loss. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
ONE week after starting its season in earnest, Bendigo City FC is again facing fresh worries at club level and an uncertain short-term future without a coach. The club announced on Wednesday that coach Esteban Quintas was headed back to Spain, and would cease his coaching duties immediately. The club released a statement saying the Argentine’s departure was “outside of Esteban and Bendigo City’s control”. It adds to a long list of off-pitch issues for the club, which is now in its second season as a National Premier Leagues Victoria licence holder. The first club to hold the licence, FC Bendigo, was stricken with financial issues and folded, while City last year had its committee resign before overturning the decision two days later in the midst of the season. That came after the club was forced to make technical director Fab Soncin’s position redundant midway through last season. The loss of Quintas is a further blow to City, who
HE’S GONE: Esteban Quintas is headed back to Spain. had shown signs of competitiveness in pre-season games before being comprehensively beaten 0-4 by Melbourne City in its first NPL2 game last Saturday. “Bendigo City has nothing but praise for Esteban’s enthusiasm, passion and football expertise he imparted to our senior playing group whilst here in Bendigo,” the club’s statement read. “While the role Esteban filled as senior coach has been brief, his contribution has been extremely valuable in terms of giving our players a taste of Eu-
ropean football standards and setting up the football structure to move forward. “Solid performances in preseason matches demonstrates the strong work ethic and cohesion the senior team has developed under his professional leadership.” The club will seek to find a replacement in coming weeks, but will do so with a limited pool of applicants given the season is now under way. City takes on Sunshine George Cross at Epsom Huntly Reserve on Saturday from 7pm.