July 7, 2014 Issue 23 New start for Swiss Mountain Hotel
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Front cover: The historic Swiss Mountain Hotel is open for business again with chef Euan Apedaile ready to cook up a storm. Read the story on p24. Image: Kyle Barnes
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A shire without a town crier a crying shame
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EPBURN Shire could be heading to a “town crier off”.
It comes after a letter to the council, from longtime unofficial town crier and Hepburn Springs resident David Goldman, asking for the appointment of an official town crier. But since that query, another town crier, Philip Greenbank, has also entered the ring - coming second in his first competition at the Scottish Heritage Day in Dandenong in May. Last week, council chief executive officer Aaron Van Egmond said he had received a letter from Mr Goldman when he first started with the shire and believed he had responded to it. However, after a query from The Local, Mr Van Egmond said he had called Mr Goldman and made a commitment to look into the issue of appointing an official town crier. Mr Van Egmond said he had “no aversion” to the idea but did not have the knowledge at the moment to make any commitment until the idea was investigated. It is believed there can only be one official town crier in a shire. Meanwhile, Mr Greenbank, from Creswick, said becoming a town crier was not where he saw his life heading. That was until he decided to do a little research on a role he was taking on for a work conference dinner. Mr Greenbank works at the Federation University of Australia and for the past two years has been part of a team bringing all staff in the TAFE sector up to the Graduate Certificate in Education. “Part of the program is two conferences each year and that includes a conference dinner. So I just decided to make them a little more interesting, to have a bit of fun with them by doing different characters. “The first was King Richard the Lion-Heart, the second was the Snow Lord, and in February because it was about education and Sovereign Hill was a sponsor, I dressed up as an 1860s goldfields school ma’am. “We have a bit of fun, everyone keeps laughing, and for the next one I had this idea about telling a story of how the whole thing had been going for the two years. I looked at it and thought a town crier tells a story – and I wanted to do it properly.” And Mr Greenbank certainly doesn’t do things by halves. He got in touch with the Ballarat Town Crier and found himself a spectator at the Australian Championships at Harcourt in April. Next stop was the Scottish Heritage Day. “I was up against people who had been doing it for 15 or 20 years and I was just there for fun on the day and to get an idea of what needed to be done. “I was very surprised but I also thought ‘I can do this’.”
Mr Greenbank is now building up his own outfit with one of his most prized possessions the bell given to him by Australasian Guild of Town Criers honorary secretary Mariebeth Stonehouse. The bell had belonged to her husband, the former City of Melbourne Town Crier Neville Stonehouse who passed away six years ago. “It has a beautiful tone to it but the history is so unique. I am very appreciative.”
“Hear ye, hear ye” - Philip Greenbank practices his craft on the steps of the Daylesford Town Hall
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Sonja takes art a step further with Bokeh
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rt has always been a part of Sonja Rolton’s life. So it’s perhaps no wonder last year she opened Bokeh Gallery in Daylesford. Donna Kelly caught up for a chat.
DK:When did you get into art? SR: As a child, I was always drawing, painting or doing something creative. Art has always been a part of my life in some way. DK: And what sort of art do you do? SR: I’m passionate about photography. Living in such a scenic region, I often pursue themes that are influenced by what’s outside my front door. I’m less interested in capturing the reality of my surroundings and usually strive to reflect a particular emotion or atmosphere. DK: What should art do? Enrich the soul? Perfect a wall? SR: I think good art should never leave me feeling indifferent. I want it to make me feel and also to think. Of course, the experience is different for everyone. DK: You took the whole thing further and opened a gallery… SR: Shortly after moving to Daylesford, I said goodbye to my 17-year career in tertiary education. Then followed several months of careful planning along with a lot of nail biting before Bokeh was opened in August 2013. Mind you, not all the nail biting has stopped. I started Bokeh because I wanted to support and promote the work of local photographers. Photography, at its best, is a visual language capable of speaking to our emotions and framing what we see around us in powerful ways. I’m delighted that we’ve had some wonderful and diverse exhibitions over the past several months thanks to the many talented artists/photographers in the region. It’s not just about photography though. The gallery also has a fantastic range of Australian-made ceramics, jewellery and other interesting handcrafted pieces. DK: You have a lot of exhibitions – is that because you believe everyone should have the chance to show off their work rather than keep it in a spare bedroom? SR: Bokeh currently has a new exhibition at the start of each month.That adds up to a lot of exhibitions a year but it’s important for artists to have an opportunity to show their work. It allows people to appreciate the artwork as well as the underlying story. More importantly, artists can discuss their work with the community and get their views. That kind of support and encouragement is invaluable. Exhibitions are also a great way to engage visitors to the shire who appreciate the chance to view and buy local art. DK: What are your plans for the future? SR: It’s been an exciting year so far and we will continue to have a program of exhibitions with a strong regional focus. There are some amazing exhibitions coming up in the next few months, including hosting the photography segment of the Daylesford Rotary Art Show. We will also be celebrating our first birthday in August. Oh, and I’m also really excited about the new handmade items that are arriving soon.
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Winter garden celebrations
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HE Friends of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens will hold a celebration of the Winter Garden at Villa Parma, Hepburn Springs on Sunday, July 20 from 11am to
Villa Parma is a 19th century country house that was built in the heart of Hepburn Springs by Swiss-Italian pioneers. It is set in an exquisite secret garden whose paths, hedges, old gnarled trees and stylish layout transport the visitor to the elegant, rustic Europe of their dreams. The Friends of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens will hold a specialist sale of plants that light up the winter garden. On offer is also a glass of wine or a hearty soup while experts Stephen Ryan and Peter Leigh share their knowledge of the delights of winter. Gold coin donation.
Patrice O’Shea and Annie Pyers enjoy a bowl of hot soup while they work on the celebrations
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Hepburn Shire Council will contribute $150,000 to the project. Mayor Cr Don Henderson said the redevelopment would promote social connection in the community. “Young people will have a place to gather and feel welcome and safe. The project will also allow for toilet facilities to be indoors and make the Town Hall more usable.” Cr Henderson said the integration of library services with council customer service and community spaces would lead to improvements including an increase in floor space from 119 square metres to 332 square metres, more seating, opening hours up to 43 per week and a children’s area to allow for more children’s programs.
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LL Nations Masonic Lodge Clunes and Freemasons Victoria have given $2000 to the Clunes CWA’s Youth Group.
Spokesman Michael Cheshire said the Clunes Youth Group started in 2012 after a small group of children got together at the Clunes library calling themselves the Clunes Kids Club. Librarian Catherine Hill then approached the CWA for support with members teaching the children arts, crafts, sewing and how to cook basic healthy food. They also provided outings for the youths. Mr Cheshire said the group had since moved into the Clunes Anglican Church but were in recess until a review by the state body of the CWA was carried out.
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by Donna Kelly
Lake House guv...
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IFE continues to be a bit random.
Popped into the Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre the other day. That’s a long title but they don’t like it when you get it wrong... Remember when the now Creswick Visitor Information Centre was opened - and they had two signs? One said Creswick Interpretive Centre and the other was the Creswick Interpretative Centre. No-one knew what either actually meant so it’s nice to see commonsense has prevailed. Anyway, back to the other day. We popped in to get a map because we were going to a story and someone, read Kyle, had taken the address but not bothered looking up where it was. Yes, we have a phone - that wasn’t charged that day. And yes, we have a GPS, in the other car that day. We pride ourselves on our unprofessionalism. So we went for the old-fashioned method and got a map from the centre. If you’ve never been in, I highly recommend a visit. There’s stacks of interesting brochures, and maps of walking trails and lots of other things that you never do in your own backyard. Anyway, we were looking at the map and heard the volunteer on the phone talking about no public transport here and apparently no taxis being available. It sounded quite desperate, enough so that, the bloke, who we know, offered to go and pick the people up. Which would have left just his lovely partner there to cope with the incoming tourists. So, with a few minutes to spare, we offered to do the run. It was only from the Hepburn Bathhouse - back to the information centre. Or so we were told. So off we go, in the ute, which is the vehicle of choice when we take Rosie and Curly for their walks. By the way, does anyone know the rules around walking dogs on and off leads? Ours are always on a lead but we are almost always rushed by other energetic dogs whose owners gaily call out “don’t worry, they’re friendly...” Great, but one of ours was a pound pup and ain’t that happy to meet others. So we call madly back “put your dog on a leash” and the owners call back “no, sorry, my dog needs its freedom”. I kid you not. Really? Isn’t it bad enough that children express their freedom all through our favourite restaurants? You know, try and engage you in their games, when you have just bought a $10 glass of wine and a $30 meal. It’s not bloody McDonalds... Anyway, so we get to the bathhouse and I am thinking “don’t worry poor elderly couple who have been caught in the rain, are clearly too poor to own a car and have just spent the last of their pension on a rejuvenating bath as they contemplate their winter years - we will help you”. And we drive past...wait for it...YUPPIES. Yes, perfectly poised, overdressed, nervously smiling Gen Ys. Aghhhh. “Drive away,” I instructed Kyle, but then realised they would just keep redialling on their smart phones. So we did a U-turn, I leaned out, asked if they were waiting for a lift and said “get in”. To their credit, not a word was uttered about the dog hair, the slightly stained upholstery, or the small toy rabbits squashed into the bits where organised people hang their nice clothes when they are travelling. You have to have a hobby. And they did say “thank you” a lot. So I started to thaw. Until...I said “you just want to go to the information centre, don’t you” and they replied “oh, Lake House thanks”. Once again, I kid you not. So we drove them to Lake House, where they were 15 minutes late for their lunch booking, and they asked how often we ate there. And we were pretty quiet. And we dropped them at the door. And they said “thank you” and I looked around on the back seat for any notes they might have left. And there were none. Mmm. Just another day in the shire. Might write a book one day - but noone would believe it.
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Thirty year anniversary at Daylesford Newsagency
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N JULY 9 Fiona Bellingham will clock up 30 years at the Daylesford Newsagency.
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It’s a long time by any standard, particularly today’s, but Fiona is happy to have reached the milestone with no intention of moving on. “I was 18 when I chose to work here. The job was advertised in the paper and I applied for it,” she said. “And I have enjoyed it. I like the customers and have been able to meet a lot of people over the years who have come into the town. You do get some irate customers now and then but most are really good.” Fiona said current owners Les Faulkhead and Rose Johnson were the third she had worked for with the first Doug and Ann Denham followed by Roy and Betty Pattison. “They have all been really good to work for – and I have always worked full time.” Fiona said work at the newsagency had changed from the early days of mopping vinyl flooring in the mornings and filling in ledger books to keep account of newspapers subscriptions. “First we had one computer and now we are scanning everything. And it wasn’t as busy. Up at the old store we had just two staff members. “Now we are kept busy with tourists on weekends too – but I don’t work weekends.” Fiona said her 30-year career, so far, was celebrated with a dinner out on the weekend, with everyone dressing formally “just for fun”. And no plans for retirement at the ripe old age of 48? “No, not yet – I have a mortgage!”
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What’s up! Arts conversations
Daylesford Macedon Ranges Open Studios founder Jill Rivers is holding a winter series of hour-long Conversations at the Royal George Hotel in Kyneton. The monthly conversations will be held with leading creators and motivators of arts and culture from July 13. The first is with prima ballerina Marilyn Jones and Frances Lindsay, an arts consultant and former deputy director of the National Gallery of Victoria. Details: 5417 5228 or jill@fcconversations
Daylesford Concert
Scottish fiddle and harp duo Chris Stout and Catriona McKay will perform in Daylesford supported by The Boite and the Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club. The performance is at the Christ Church on Saturday, August 2 from 3pm. Details: tinyurl.com/mw675wa
Swing Band
The Daylesford Swing Band is performing at the Daylesford Town Hall on Saturday, July 26 to support the Daylesford Community Theatre. There will also be a raffle and auction to raise money. Tickets are $25. Details: therex.org.au or Linda Carroll on 5348 2691.
Glenlyon Market
A market is held next to the Glenlyon Hall on the third Saturday of each month from 9am to 1pm. Locals offer up fruit, vegies, baked goods, honey, olive oil and jams and spreads.
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A Farmers’ Market is held on the first Saturday of the month at the Daylesford Primary School oval from 9am to 1pm.
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Win for design duo
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AMANTHA Fray of Wheatsheaf’s Wood Duck Press and Ty Symonds of Daylesford’s MULCH have taken out an international industry print and design award.
The FPO Awards were announced late last month in Austin, USA, and are a judged competition celebrating the best print work from around the world recognising the most successful combinations of design and print production. Wood Duck Press submitted letterpress business collateral printed for creative concept store MULCH. Mr Symonds said they knew when they were designing the brand and collateral for MULCH “it was going to be very special”. “I couldn’t be happier than to support local bespoke industry and the results are amazing,” he said. The judging panel of industry leaders included Stephen Doyle of creative NYC firm Doyle Partners and Gael Towey, the creative director of Martha Stewart Living. Ms Fray said it was an honour to receive the award and to be recognised at an international level. “As a relatively new business it has come as a real boost of confidence to my chosen vocation in letterpress printing.” Entries were submitted from all around the world and included books, magazines, brochures, business collateral, stationery, cards and packaging. “MULCH is a retail concept run by my art and design studio SABATO e DOMENICA, so creativity is at the heart of the brand. MULCH was never going to be an ordinary space and attention to detail is in every aspect of my business. “I met Sam shortly after she launched Wood Duck Press and knew immediately that Sam’s passion and skill for letterpress would help bring my brand MULCH to life through individually pressed tags, cards and swing tickets.” Winning entries will now be professionally photographed and curated into a book as well as being featured in an online showcase.
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Pets@Work Georgie and Summer
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ets@Work is the latest series for The Local – and the name is pretty self-explanatory. If you have a pet at work – email us at news@tlnews.com.au
Meanwhile, it’s off to Trentham and Aussie Truffle Dogs, Australia’s first registered truffle dog breeding and training business, where Georgie Patterson and Summer are busy looking for truffles on her 1100-tree truffiere. If Summer marks the ground, lightly with her paw, Georgie knows there’s a good chance of finding truffles whether they are perigord black truffles, burgundy or summer truffles, borkii or bianchetta white truffles or tuber magnatum pico white truffles. And with some truffles bringing in up to $2500 a kilo – it’s worth a good look. Aussie Truffle Dogs can help with harvesting, dog training, fresh truffle sales, truffiere tours and truffiere maintenance. It was formed to provide purebred registered working dogs to fill the harvesting needs of the truffle industry.
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Graphic designer hoping to be paid for his “habit”
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OHN Beveridge says he has had a pencil in his hand pretty much since he can remember.
And while that’s not that long, he’s been busy. The 17-year-old has just completed a two-year Diploma of Graphic Design, fast tracked into one year, at CATC Design School in Melbourne. Attending the daily classes from 8am was not easy. The Daylesford resident was up at 5am each day to catch a bus and then a train to reach the school in Little Collins Street. “I used the time to draw and also saw a lot of people on the train. Sleeping people, people intoxicated, lots of stuff. It can be a very interesting ride.” John, pictured right with some of his work, said while at CATC Design School he learned a lot about graphic design but also had an “older, bald, bearded” teacher who was very much into illustration. “I have always had mentors who are old and bald and have beards, they seem to be able to connect with me, so I really respect them. He was great. “I came away from the course with a lot more inspiration for illustration and a desire to get my art out there. I would fully recommend that school to anyone with an interest in drawing or illustration.” John said, for him, art was a way to “get into the zone”. It also relieved stress and made time pass quickly which worked out well on those long public transport hauls. And while odd jobs, like washing dishes at the Savoia Hotel in Hepburn Springs, has helped with bills, he is now very keen to find a job that pays him to draw. “Maybe a clothing designer…just anywhere I can draw and get paid for my habit. I have a few clients now and also have my work on a Facebook site, Deviant Art, where people share it around.” John, whose mother Bronwyn Shea has had a dedicated studio built in the back yard, is also keen to get back to drawing classes closer to home. “Ever since I was a small child I just had a pencil in my hand and then mum decided to find some lessons for me. “I had classes with Lynn Buddenbaum, a well-known artist here, and while I haven’t seen her much lately due to being busy I am looking forward to getting back into that.” And his advice to other teenagers looking to follow their dream? “Life has all gone very fast, it’s just a blur, but should you always pursue your passion.”
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School centenary
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UNE 19 marked 100 years since the foundation stone was laid to commemorate the new extension to the Daylesford Technical School.
Former students, from left, Graeme Orr, Donald McKinnon and Betty Johns
The school was formerly the School of Mines and is now home to the Daylesford and District Historical Society and Museum. And with celebrations planned for yesterday, Sunday, July 6, there were mixed memories for three former students. Betty Johns left the school in 1946 to go into nursing before settling down in Porcupine Ridge and then Hepburn Springs bringing a total of 14 children into the world. Her first two years at the school were when it was still situated alongside the primary school, just down the road. When Daylesford Technical College and the high school combined, to become the Daylesford Technical School, she went from “school to school” playing sport at Middleton Park, now the site of the current secondary college. Betty also remembers getting the strap in Year 6 “for laughing too much”. Meanwhile Donald McKinnon who went on to become an engineer after being at the school from 1945 to 1949, “absolutely loved” his school days. “I would like to go back to school now and I would have liked being a professional student. I thought the teachers were the most wonderful people.” But Graeme Orr, a student from 1949 to 1951 who turned to farming, “couldn’t wait to leave”. Mr Orr recalls the teachers being real disciplinarians with the leather straps swinging often. “And if you pulled your hand away they caught you on the way up – I couldn’t leave fast enough”. Daylesford and District Museum spokeswoman Heather Mutimer said yesterday’s celebrations were a great opportunity to share stories with former students. Memorabilia will remain on display for a couple of weeks.
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Helping hand for horses in need of love
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LENLYON’S Madeleine Ellis has given two old neglected horses, Jack and Buck, a new lease on life through Project Hope.
The organisation rescues horses, is a registered charity and run by volunteers. It is funded through memberships, donations, bequests and merchandise sales. “Jack came to me in November 2013. He is a 34-year-old thoroughbred and was probably a racehorse. He had an operation at some stage to increase his respiratory function and it must have gone wrong as he has no ‘voice’ - he can’t neigh. “You can see the transformation from a neglected, sick old horse to an engaged lively, much loved old gent. “Buck, an aged buckskin gelding, came to me in December. He was another neglected old horse who was paddocked with a stallion who used to bite him. “He came to me with lots of bites on his neck and some other issues. I was meant to be Buck’s temporary home but he and Jack became inseparable so I now have agreed to give Buck a home for life.” Ms Ellis said before Project Hope allowed any of their rescue horses to be taken into care they thoroughly vetted the new carers or owners through assessing paddocks and stabling facilities, appropriateness for the horse in question and whether the owner has the skills and financial resources to look after the horses. Horses in short term care have access to farriers and dentists and sometimes additional training – at no cost to their carer. Meanwhile, Ms Ellis has also convinced The Rex Community Theatre committee to show an independent movie, The Man From Coxs River, about wild horses being mustered at Burragorang Valley. “It’s an independent movie and the film makers took a big gamble working on this issue. The movie tells the story of the wild horses from the Burragorang Valley and the expensive and difficult attempts by a Megalong Valley horseman Luke Carlon to muster them to safety while threats of aerial culls hang over the wild horses’ heads. “It’s also a documentary about reconciliation.” The movie is at The Rex on Tuesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 9 from 6pm.
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Getting to know our backyard Words: Donna Kelly | Images: Kyle Barnes
it’s one of the best kept secrets in town. Great food, affordable prices, licensed (think mulled wine at the moment) and the perfect spot if you just want to pop out of a main town for a OLUNTEERS at the shire’s many information quiet get-together. centres don’t just give up their time for their And then there’s all that retail therapy. shifts. But there’s no time to shop today. We are heading to They also have the chance to take part in familiarisation trips Trentham to meet up with Georgie Patterson and her pooches at which give them insider’s access into what’s available around Aussie Truffle Dogs. the shire. Aussie Truffle Dogs has a 1100-tree truffiere with perigord Mind you, three morning teas and a lunch in four hours isn’t black truffles, burgundy or summer truffles, borkii or bianchetta all hard work. Last week, Kyle and I joined volunteers from the Daylesford white truffles and tuber magnatum pico white truffles. Everyone does a sharp intake of breath when Georgie says the Regional Visitor Information Centre to take a bus trip to new price of truffles can be up to the $8000 a kilo mark. But that’s and old places. imported and takes about 25 years to be produced. First stop was Continental House, or The Conti’, as it’s At the Truffiere we have the chance to sniff truffle oil, hold known. A Hepburn Springs icon which was built in 1927 and some truffle and also watch a truffle dog sniff around and then has been lovingly restored by new owner Veronica Whitter. Ms Whitter told the group, after everyone was handed a very lightly mark the ground next to where some truffle has been civilised glass of champagne, that the building had been “nearly hidden. It’s an amazing insight to a different world. But I can’t say the falling over” and she had taken the opportunity to try and save smell of the truffle oil did anything for me. “this beautiful, beautiful building”. I guess it’s a real foodie day because we’re soon off to our “Some people think we’re crazy – particularly our accountant final stop, the new Plough Inn in Trentham. and our bank manager.” The cost of the meal is a tiny $10 – a special price just for the Ms Whitter said a Russian explosives expert had been volunteer group – and there’s a couple of bottles of wine thrown involved in excavating the site in the 1920s and The Conti guest in on each table. house had been part of the roaring 1920s, a gambling den, a We start with pate and an onion jam with bread which is Christian Brothers training college, and, most recently, a vegan followed up with plates of dips while the conversation flows. retreat for the past 23 years. “Now we are concentrating on a health and wellbeing retreat The volunteers all come from different walks of life and all have centre, 1920s style, where people can come and have some time a story to tell. The Local could easily have another 30 features up its sleeve with these people. out and just relax.” Then out comes more cutlery along with a choice of After a tour of the guest house it’s back on the bus and off vegetarian pasta, grilled barramundi or steak. They are all done The Dudley, also in Hepburn Springs, which just opened new beautifully. I loved the fish – especially the accompanying self-contained accommodation at the back of the property - The greens, while Kyle’s steak was quickly devoured. Dudley Cottage. We get a couple of minutes to wander Trentham – I always While we enjoy fresh scones with jam and cream, and jugs of hot chocolate or tea, we listen to a short spiel from owners Cate put my head into Kuki while others are off to RedBeard Bakery – and then it’s back on the bus for the trip home. (she is also the amazing cook) and Paul. A learning experience, a lot of fun and a great day out. I’ve The cottage can be booked for a group of three couples already put my hand up as a volunteer and by the end of the trip travelling together as a whole house or just for a couple who Kyle has signed up too. Why not? take the king room. There’s a full kitchen, dining room, lounge room with gas log fire and separate sitting area. (I’m thinking the next time friends come to stay…maybe they would prefer their own space. Just thinkin’…) Clockwise, from top left, volunteers enjoy high tea at Everyone is impressed by the sheer luxury of the beautifully Peppermill Cafe, time for a quick selfie, back on the bus appointed rooms with nothing left to chance. But it’s time at Continental House and a leisurely lunch at The Plough to finish up the hot chocolate, board the bus, and head to the Peppermill Café at the Mill Market in Daylesford. This time it’s high tea, seriously the third morning tea stop, and a chat from the waiter and chef, while the owners are off on holiday, and one of the stall holders. Peppermill Café changed hands about a year ago and I think
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U3A Hepburn Shire Enrolment Morning
Thursday 10 July 10am for 10.30am Senior Citizens’ Centre, rear of Town Hall, Daylesford. Membership re-enrolment and new members. Select from a wide range of activities. A light lunch of soup and a bread roll will be served. Everyone is welcome. NoTiCE oF REviSED DATES PRoPoSED CLoSuRE oF THE HEPBuRN – NEWSTEAD RoAD Following further discussions with the community, significant effort continues to be invested to minimise the impact of the proposed road closure on local residents and business. Council has been working closely with our contractor to minimise the impact on the community and business whilst the Excelsior bridge is being rebuilt. With the support of our contractor, the period of the closure has been revised and reduced from the original proposal. The road will be closed to traffic from 6.00am on 4 August 2014 and reopened on 19 September 2014. The road will be closed from South of Mullers Lane to North of the driveway of 239 Hepburn –Newstead Road. During this period Daylesford, Hepburn, Franklinford and Newstead can be accessed via the Daylesford – Newstead Road, Midland Highway and the Back - Hepburn Road. Alternatively, both Carroll’s Lane and Basalt Road can provide access between the Hepburn - Newstead Road and the Midland Highway. Further information can be obtained from www. hepburn.vic.gov.au or by calling Darren Dumesny, Manager Strategic Project Delivery on 5317 7242.
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Pub life for Seka’s soul
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EKA Sumonja is an interesting woman. But I guess if you’re the prior owner of the former Carlton Club, that’s a given.
Ms Sumonja, who has owned the Newlyn Hotel for many years, but opened it herself at Easter, moved to Australia from the former Yugoslavia in 1956. She was escaping communism and wanted to join her mother and brother in Australia. The fare was 300 pounds – “I am not a 10 pounder”. “When I first arrived I went on a tram up Swanston Street, it was seven pennies, and then came back. I was just exploring. But I realised nobody had asked me for an identification card and I thought ‘yeah, that’s where I am going to live’.” Ms Sumonja’s first job in Australia was working at the Lady Dugan Red Cross Home in Malvern for four years with her wage topped up with stints at a Chinese restaurant at Camberwell Junction for another nine shillings. She worked hard and bought a house and then “found a husband in church on Orthodox Christmas Day”. They were married four months later and their happiness lasted 31 years until he lost a three-year battle with lung cancer. Ms Sumonja was always keen to get into pubs but started at the bottom including at Young and Jacksons. “Kitchen, serving meals, waitressing, barmaid, cellar. I did everything before I decided I could run a pub. And then it took five years to convince my husband to buy a hotel. We bought the Carlton Club in Fitzroy in 1976 and ran it until 1989.” Ms Sumonja said the Carlton Club proved successful, even though she had a policy of telling anyone who “wobbled” through the door they were in the wrong bar. There was also the legend of crime king Squizzy Taylor. “It was before my time, well before my time, but we had the photos and details and there were plenty of stories. I didn’t judge him too harshly but I didn’t prize him too highly.” Over the years, Ms Sumonja and her husband also tried their hand at farming, other pubs and a move to Queensland to help with the lung troubles. The Newlyn Hotel was bought in 1989 but continuously leased out. So why the move back into pubs at the age of 80? “I just decided not to have any ventures anymore and to give it another go. I don’t have a mortgage, I don’t pay rent and I have to live somewhere. And I know how to do this.” With Newlyn not having a general store, Ms Sumonja has turned the former public bar into a bistro with a mini general store, a deli and even fish and chips. There are also cakes and coffee and Devonshire teas available. But you can still get a beer or a wine. The pub opens when she wakes up but the official hours are 10am to 7.30pm and “if they don’t have dinner by 7.30 I am not sitting and waiting”. The pub life has been one Ms Sumonja, who was naturalised 54 years ago because “this is the only country to live if you’re smart”, has clearly loved – and is still loving. “I don’t know anything else that is better for my soul.”
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Your Say KEEP up the great write-ups and reporting you do.
The Local is really community oriented and fun to read. I commiserate with you on the succinct and thought provoking editorials. It’s good to query why our shire/council spends its money on “feasability studies” for parking in Daylesford. There goes the “regional town feel”! Perhaps $10,000 could have gone towards the parking metres themselves! Ho hum!
Vanessa Craven Daylesford (Thanks for the kind words - Donna) I AM a new Trentham resident having moved here in 2010.
Up until recently I have not been particularly aware of what has been going on in relation to the proposed Trentham Hub, the plans of which I saw yesterday. The Trentham “Hub Revised Concept Design” plan is on view on the Trentham Hub website. It is well worth a look, as it represents the future of Trentham architecturally, and socially. The dot points below are taken directly from website, and explain the reasoning why the Hub is needed: • Numerous single purpose facilities maintained by volunteers who experience capacity and resource issues • Facilities being non-compliant (as if we need more compliancy) • Facilities with structural issues (my house has structural issues too) • Some facilities being too small (same idea as dot point no.1) • Facilities requiring a high level of maintenance and upkeep (all facilities need high levels of upkeep and maintenance) • Some facilities having limited opening hours due to lack of resources (come back tomorrow) • Trentham experiencing 2.5-3.0 per cent annual growth which needs to be planned for (preserve and extend the Mechanics Institute) • Most facilities being owned by state government or community and not council owned, putting additional strain on resources, funding and maintenance (Good God, would you want the Hepburn Shire to own anything else with their current rates?) The current facilities available in Trentham still have a lot of working life in them, even with the increasing population. And a lot of them have had monies spent on them recently our new library, a case in point. The Mechanics Institute too, which is probably the most run-down of them all, functions perfectly well for its current uses even with its well-worn, wobbly flooring in the side rooms, and has a wonderful new heater in the supper room to boot. Dropping into the current tourist information centre is also a welcoming experience. Architecturally beautiful, warm, and tastefully remodelled for its current purpose, it is a fantastic resource for the town as tourists can get a sense of history while picking up their brochures. Wouldn’t the finances needed to fund the Trentham Hub be better spent on health and education for the whole of Victoria? Please take the time to view the Trentham hub website and make your own decision.
Julie Suter Trentham
Your Say contributions, kept short and sweet if possible, can be emailed to donna@tlnews.com.au
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Friday night raffles
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Call for bookings 0414 830 435 Try our sumptuous winter warmer menu including homemade soup and damper and our deliciously spicy mulled wine
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RIDAY night raffles around the shire are helping community organisations to raise much needed funds.
So it’s a win-win - even if you don’t win. So why not head to your local and be part of the fun of fundraising. The Farmers Arms Hotel in Daylesford has a weekly meat raffle, with lots of smaller prizes. Over the next two weeks money is being raised for the Daylesford Boat Club. Meanwhile, the Old Hepburn Hotel also holds its weekly Choke a Chook raffle on Friday nights. Call the Old Heppy to book your organisation’s raffle. Daylesford’s Royal Hotel also has a Friday raffle and is raising money for Christmas Cheer this month.
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THE GARDEN by Jackie Airey
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n the cooler months, we have the chance to enjoy those subtle character creators in the garden: the mosses and lichens. I know that some folk go out of their way to remove these “nuisances” from lawns, steps, outdoor furniture...but I always encourage and protect them in mine.
I feel privileged to think that they are comfortable enough to live in my garden, a testimony to the relative purity of our environment. My appreciation of these members of our garden family goes back to childhood visits to the house of my best friend’s Auntie Jess. If you know Carlton at all, you’ll know Two Tree Hill at the junction of Cemetery Rd, College Crescent and Swanston St. It’s a large, mounded roundabout, dominated by two of the most magnificent ghost gums in the whole of Melbourne. Now that the wonderful original perimeter of cypresses has been removed from Melbourne General Cemetery, these ghost gums do their best to distract the eye from the ugly tin barrier that has taken its place – not to mention the disconcerting mini-city of the dead confronting commuters as they crawl north up Swanston St, inching toward the freeways. One of the favourite expeditions for Phillipa and I was to head from North Carlton to Two Tree Hill, claim it for ourselves as intrepid explorers, and then visit her Aunty Jess nearby in Lygon St for afternoon tea and a chat. There are ugly 70s and 80s flats there now, but once her block was a row of fabulous sugary confections of double-storied Victorian terraces in all of their filigreed glory. Aunty Jess’ small back yard was surrounded by tall brick walls, damp and mouldy or faded with peeling paint. In the less polluted city of the time, it created a wonderful ecosystem. It seemed to me as though it hadn’t felt the intrusion of human hands for decades. Fragments of what I convinced myself were parts of ancient monuments were scattered, mounded and tumbled amongst the greenest, lushest grass and ivies. They were sometimes whole, sometimes broken plaster, marble and granite statues, columns, tablets and rocks. Even in the height of summer, it was shaded and cool, a remnant scene from another time. Everything was either studded with greeny grey lichen or furry with thick moss, creating an intriguing scene of stillness and apparent permanence. I would always wander out here alone to enjoy this sanctuary from the asphalt and traffic, its silence and mystery a humbling challenge to a young girl fascinated by history. Time would seem to stand still; the spottied busts, cherubs, doves, angels and open marble tombs staring blankly back, warning me never to disturb their rest or verdant adornments. They seemed knowing and wise beneath their mottled green cloaks and I longed to share some of that wisdom and serenity. No answers were ever forthcoming, but the scene emanated a feeling of grave tranquility, its legacy being a love of these growing denizens of moisture, oxygen and green health.
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Great atmosphere at Chaplin’s
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T’S raining outside and freezing cold - but we are warm and toasty in Chaplin’s in Trentham.
The place is pumping. There is a group of people playing ukuleles. Apparently they come every Friday from 10am to noon. Random but what fun. We turn our attention to the menu where there’s plenty to choose from. We’ve already done breakfast but if we had come earlier I think the Breakfast Platter $25 (eggs poached or scrambled on local bread with every side and housemade red pepper pickle) would have been my choice. Kyle’s always keen on the BLT $10 (toasted soy and linseed bread, Istra bacon, fresh tomato, lettuce and housemade mayonnaise) and the Green Eggs and Ham $17 (basil pesto scrambled eggs with Meredith goat’s cheese and Istra ham) also beckons. But as I flick to the second page I find the Pear Special $17 (roast pear, Istra pancetta, blue cheese open toastie on a bed of roquette with a sweet balsamic glaze). It’s just as wonderful as it sounds. Beautiful sweet pears, the savouriness of the cheese and the crunch of pancetta. And who doesn’t love the pepperiness of roquette? (Owner Mel Thomas reckons later I have just about licked the plate clean - I did use a piece of bread to get every last drop of that glaze...) Kyle chooses the Chaplin’s Burger $19.50 (housemade beef pattie, lettuce, tomato, egg, tasty cheese, housemade tomato relish on a local bun with a side salad and crisps) and is a happy camper. It’s a big burger but it’s all quickly gone. The homemade relish and pattie were a big hit - it’s the first he’s had at Chaplin’s but it won’t be the last. We also had a 10-year-old nephew on loan for the school holidays and his eyes lit up at the Gluten Free Pancakes $14.50 (pancakes served with a local berry compote and a choice of double cream or ice-cream). He opted for the ice cream which he spooned along with the compote, onto small pieces of pancake, and gave the dish a score of 10 out of 10. He said it was a perfect size and the flavour was “awesome”. High praise from a kid who keeps his thoughts to himself. Chaplin’s, which calls itself “barista, bar, nosh” certainly lives up to its name - and the coffee is great. And the other name, Chaplin’s, came about with owner Mel a former, and sometimes current, Charlie Chaplin character performer. She was lucky enough to have an aunt who owned a ballet school and received free dance classes as she grew up. “Not being “the most technical ballerina” the pair discovered Mel was “very, very good” at character work. “My aunt entered me in a character competition as Charlie Chaplin at 19 and I won,” she said.
Welcome to The Farmers Arms Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner The Farmers Arms Daylesford offers the perfect blend of country charm combined with a sophisticated menu, wine list and professional service. For more information about the pub and also our current menu, please visit our website: www.thefarmersarms .com.au 1 East Street Daylesford ph. 03 5348 2091
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Swiss Mountain Hotel open
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HE Swiss Mountain Hotel - by Frangos & Frangos - is up and running again.
Frangos and Frangos general manager Bernard Glaude said the intention had been to “revive and put energy back into Blampied and recreate the local experience for residents and visitors”. “We want people to enjoy what they used to enjoy at the Swiss Mountain Hotel. “There is a very historic feel to the building and we haven’t added new features intentionally. We want to let people reminisce about what the hotel was, and how it’s back to that.” Mr Glaude said on the menu would be classic pub meals alongside modern Australian cuisine with beers like Carlton Draught on tap along with boutique beers on offer. The wine list has been kept to local and regional wines and over the next few weeks there will be meetings with local providores, such as Captains Creek and Tuki Trout Farm, about presenting their offerings on the menu as well. The hotel will be open every day with breakfast on Saturday and Sunday from 8am and lunch and dinner from Wednesday to Sunday. There will also be newspapers, coffee and cake available every day from 10am. And for those who remember the photos on the walls some will be back up and new ones will appear with a helping hand from modern social media.
“Over the next couple of weeks we will be taking loads of photos of anyone and everyone who comes through the door,” Mr Glaude said. “A lot of people think about the Swiss Mountain Hotel and its pictures on the walls. We are going put some of them back up and we intend to recreate that experience as well as putting them on Facebook and our website. “It’s an exciting time. The Swiss Mountain Hotel is a country pub and we will keep that feel. And we have an excited bunch of guys (like Emily Zepnik pictured above) there who want to make it work.”
Glenlyon Fayre
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T’S only 20 more sleeps until the Glenlyon Fine Food and Wine Fayre.
On Sunday, July 27, thousands of people will head to Glenlyon to wander through heated marquees tasting and buying local food and beverages. Producers this year include Saltbush Kitchen, A Hidden Secret, Goldfields Farmhouse Cheese, JC Bee Honey, Piper Street Food Company, Sweet Cins And Truly Madly Delicious. The Secret Truffle Society will come out of hiding and Daylesford Rotary Club will be on site to teach city visitors the delights of bullboar sausages. Wineries include Ellender Estate Winery, Captains Creek Organic Wines, Guildford Vineyard, Mt Franklin Wines - and Dolphin Brewery. Damian Sandercock from Piper Street Food Co will share trade secrets when he does a guest chef demonstration. There will also be roving entertainment from Glenlyon’s own Wendy Phypers and Dave Patterson (The Cartwheels) and Crosswind. Tickets are $12.50 at the door and include a souvenir wine glass. Early bird tickets are $11 through trybooking.com/ FEST Proceeds from the Fayre will go towards the Glenlyon Hall renovation.
Link: glenlyon.vic.au
Bustling country cafe Fresh local produce Homemade cakes including gluten free Quality coffee Providore FRIDAY - pasta night, eat in or take away SATURDAY - perfect for a pie and Pinot SUNDAY - traditional roast and vegies MONDAY - $10 locals night Prebook your plate or rock up and risk it Bookings & pre-ordering welcome info@beanandbarrow.com.au 03 8376 9605 / 0402 204 991
Open 7 days from 8am - kitchen always open Local wines and beer Open for dinner Friday - Monday
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Our Musos Words/Image: Jack Larm
R
ichard Pleasance is a prolific musician.
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in Australia. Still working on his solo projects, he became more and more involved in music production. He co-produced and played on Deborah Conway’s String of Pearls. Australian musicians he has worked with include James Reyne, Augie March, Jimmy Little and Paul Kelly. Not long after his second solo album, he wrote and produced the theme for the popular Australian TV series, SeaChange. Creating music and soundscapes for film and television allowed Richard to explore a wide range of instruments and sounds. “Often I see it as puzzle solving with ideas. The pieces of that puzzle might come from any number of places. I try to stay away from premade sounds and much prefer to sample anything from a sitar to my newly acquired sarangi.” He composed the theme music for the feature film, Kenny, and is currently producing music for the television show, Wentworth. Besides his “day job” of film and television, Richard formed the band Pleasantville with his wife, Michelle. Their first album, Hill of Beans, came along around the same time they had their two children. Richard describes their sound as “a strange blend of country and pop - it’s Nancy Sinatra meets Garbage”. Having lived in big cities for more than 20 years, Richard is content to call Daylesford home. He sees it as the perfect place to bring up his family and to enjoy the simple pleasures of life, whether it’s going for walks in the bush, taking in the grand views or simply picking fruit from the trees.
But as a youngster, there was little musical influence from family or friends, except that his mother occasionally played piano. The only significant influence Richard remembers is that the radio was always on. He was drawn to The Beatles and their amazing melodies and harmonies. “Their music really stood out from what was being produced by other bands,” he says. “Besides The Beatles, I also enjoyed the darker, more sensual music of The Rolling Stones.” In primary school, as was the norm, Richard learned to play the recorder. While his classmates endured the expected difficulties of learning an instrument, Richard discovered he had perfect pitch which made the whole process quite natural. Soon after, he took up classical guitar, gave little concerts and realised his path was paved in music. “From 1980, I was involved in a number of rock bands: Government Drums, Serious Young Insects and Bang. In 1985, I helped form Boom Crash Opera. Our second album, These Here Are Crazy Times, achieved double platinum sales.” Richard eventually left Boom Crash Opera to pursue his own solo career, resulting in the critically acclaimed album, Galleon. The album received multiple nominations at the ARIA music awards Link: richardpleasance.com and allowed Richard to tour with Elvis Costello
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26 The Scene
Gig Guide! Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs Matt Gurry - Saturday, July 12, 9pm Munro Melano EP launch - Friday, July 18, 9pm Gabe Atkinson - Saturday, July 19, 9pm Monique Brumby album launch - Sunday, July 20, 4pm
Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville Vida Jazz - Thursday, July 10 Pennyweight - Friday, July 11 Pete Fidler - Saturday, July 12 (lunch) Dear Family Allstars - Saturday, July 12 (dinner)
Perfect Drop, Daylesford Pete Rowland and Jenny Brown - Friday, July 11 Marni and Dave Sheehan with Mark Smith - Saturday, July 12 Liz Frencham with Robbie Melville - Friday, July 18 Family Farm - Saturday, July 19 Harry Jakamara (from Broome!) - Friday, July 25 The Cartwheels - Saturday, July 26
Savoia Hotel, Hepburn Springs Ma Na Album launch - Friday, July 11
Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham Family Farm - Sunday, July 13 Liz Frencham - Sunday, July 20 Cam Burnside - Sunday, July 27
TRENTHAM PETROL & STUFF
1 Market St PH 5424 1611 Mon - Sat 8am - 6pm Sun 9am - 6pm
Petrol, oils, swap & go gas, firewood permits, farm produce / produce store, ice, milk, soft drinks, take-away pies, coffee, confectionery, local honey etc. rusty junk, secondhand books, old wares
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TRENTHAM STATION SUNDAY MARKET Victoria Street, Trentham On the fourth Sunday of each month 8.30am - 2.30pm Enquiries/Bookings - Gwenda on 5424 1611 or Ross on 5424 1509 A great variety of stalls in and around the beautiful Trentham Station **Permanent carriage stalls open every weekend** Including - Craft in the Carriage, Kaye’s Soaps and Candles, Leigh’s Homemade Preserves, Snax on the Trax & Trentham Olde Worlde Lolly Shoppe Trentham - Always relaxed and refreshing!
BELLINZONA Winter Weddings
Grange Bellinzona makes a perfect venue for winter weddings. With its lovely Edwardian decor, a variety of indoor function rooms with lots of natural light streaming through, beautiful natural backdrops, you will be spoilt with choices for ceremony as well as reception rooms to host your dinner reception. Looking for something more intimate, ask about our Elopement package. For a wedding you’ll truly adore call:5348 2271 77 Main Road, Hepburn Springs | e: bellinzona@grangecc.com.au
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Cookbook giveaway
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ODERN Indian has a collection of 70 recipes that originated from different parts of India with all the basic information needed to understand traditional flavors with a modern twist on Indian cooking.
Risha Desai has incorporated his mother’s family recipes along with traditional recipes - from spice blends to vindaloo and flat breads and many more. The Local has a copy of Modern Indian to giveaway. For your chance to win just email your name, address and phone number to donna@tlnews.com.au Entries close on July 20 and the winner will be telephoned. Good luck!
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Need for speed DAYLESFORD father and son team, Noel and Dwight Beare, have come 12th in the Isle of Man Sidecar Tourist Trophy race after making their debut at the famous 60km mountain circuit. The race was won by the team of Dave Molyneux/Patrick Farrance. The Beares took delivery of a new Formula 2 racing sidecar last year with preparation helped by enthusiasts Hamish Millar, Mal Reid and Howe Automotive. Mr Beare said team owner Clive Coates Racing and many supporters had made the Isle of Man TT quest possible. Photo courtesy of Steve Babb of babbphotography.com
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