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Supercross comes to Moto GP The cream of Australian motorcycling, on and off-road, is set to come together at Phillip Island, for the Moto GP 2012. Normally this is the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, a 320 km/hr action-charged world class event featuring only road bikes. This all changes, with the creation of a new track, located in the Lukey Heights precinct at the Phillip Island GP Circuit. Dirt bikes have always been the breeding ground for hosts of pro road racers. Mick Doohan, five time 500cc World Champion, along with Wayne Gardner and Casey Stoner, have all come up through the ranks of off-road racing. Aussie GP Corp CEO Andrew Westacott, reckons this now makes a ticket to the Moto GP an even better bargain. Up to 120 competitors will race in the Australian Supercross Championships over the October 26-28 weekend. Tickets are on sale now through www. motogp.com.au website. Image courtesy of www.supercross.com.
Melb Cup with a Duck on the Lakes Not just your average Agricultural Show. No, not when you go to Maffra. Their community groups have organised not only their annual agricultural show, but also a full blown Carnival of rides, woodchopping, lawn mower races and more. The Food and Wine Court will be a highlight, featuring celebrity chef Outback Matty and an Iron Chefs of Gippsland Cook-off.
Cirque Mystique will be performing entertaining acts including fire twirling, and for those looking for action and adventure, motorcycle stunts will be performed by Crossing the Gap. What a weekend of events and activities it will be. Starting with an opening on Friday, October 26, the majority of action happens on Saturday, October 27.
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Fancy a flutter on Melbourne Cup day? Looking for something other than a horse to bet on? Lakes Entrance is putting on a Duck Race to coincide with the Melbourne Cup long weekend race. Enthusiastic traders and a tireless Activities subcommittee, are making sure there is something for everyone in Lakes Entrance over the long weekend. It’s not just the Duck Race, which will be held between the “two jetties” on Monday from 2pm. Sunday sees the Surf Club Market take over the Foreshore, near the Footbridge. After 2pm there will be various activities taking place in the lead up to live music at 7pm. Mama Toto, who have
just released their new CD, will be taking to the stage (Rotunda) at about 7pm. Bring along a chair, blanket, some nibbles and settle in to enjoy a couple of hours of pleasant, rhythmic guitars and vocals. On Monday from 2 pm, there will be food displays and activities around the Cunninghame Quay area,
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It’s on again, the Crooke Family, owners of the Holey Plain, are inviting the public into their blooming gardens and historic homestead. Coinciding with the biannual Gippsland Garden and Heritage Fest, to be held on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th of November from 10:00 am till 4:00 pm. The Homestead is located in the heart of Gippsland on the Longford Road, 8 km from Rosedale. Aircraft enthusiasts are being sought after for a Recreational Aviation fly-in over the same weekend. Come and leisurely explore the homestead and gardens at your own pace.
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P.S Curlip final cruise on the Gippsland Lakes
Sunday, October 7 will see the last departure for the P.S Curlip as she begins the first leg of her cruise back to her home town of Marlo, East Gippsland. Having been stationed on the Gippsland Lakes for the past few months, due to annual repairs being carried out, she is now ready to return home. P.S Curlip will depart from Paynesville on Sunday, October 7. Leaving Jetty 1, Slip
P.S Curlip on it’s final Gippsland Lakes voyage. Seen above passing the Port of Bairnsdale, East Gippsland
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Bight Marina at 10:30 am, arriving at Metung at approximately 12:15 pm. Lunch will then be available at the Metung Hotel, with a beautiful view over the Lakes. After lunch, the P.S Curlip will leave Metung at 1:30 pm for a wonderful cruise across the Lakes to Lakes Entrance. Expected arrival time is 3:30 pm. Adults $50, Children $25.
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Latrobe City Shire News
Performing Arts Off The Leash! The Performing Arts Centre in Latrobe City, West Gippsland, has a full itinerary booked for the month of October. If you’re looking for Art, Musicals, Films and Fables, then they have something for you. First off the rank is a selection of art works from the St Vincent de Paul’s Primary School in Morwell. On display from Thursday, October 4, students from grades 4/5 have been enthusiastic in selecting their pieces for this years show. “The creative and artistic class of 4/5W have challenged themselves to create and display their skills in many ways throughout the year. The exhibition is titled Today’s a great day to learn something new and students are excited to exhibit their work at the Latrobe Performing Arts Centre,” Ms Monacella, their art teacher said. Latrobe Performing Arts and Venues Coordinator, Kathleen Roberts, said that
be held on Wednesday 17 October from 5pm to 6pm. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome but please RSVP on 5176 3559. The exhibition opens on Thursday 4 October and continues until Wednesday 7 November and can be viewed Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm.
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the school exhibitions at the Latrobe Performing Arts Centre are an integral and popular component of the education program. “Latrobe Performing Arts is proud to be able to support our local students to exhibit their art work and encourage their journey in discovering more about art and themselves. Having an official opening and a proper exhibition is a great thrill for the students. It’s wonderful to see the students’ joy and pride as they show their work to their family and friends,” Ms Roberts said. The official opening will
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Bass Coast Get Dressed for Grand Prix Seniors Festival 30 years on The Victorian Seniors Festival is celebrating 30 years this year. The festival will run from Sunday, 7 October to Sunday, 14 October and there are 100’s of events and activities for seniors being run across the state. Here in Bass Coast, there are a range of great events. Most are free or require only a gold coin donation. Events include: Wonthaggi Festival of Golf hosted by the Wonthaggi Golf Club Country Concert with Jade Hurley in Korumburra hosted by the South Gippsland Shire Council. Free transport is available to this event. Victorian Police Band Concerts held in Cowes and Wonthaggi YMCA come and try activities Wonthaggi Historical Society is holding four different interactive sessions on the History of Wonthaggi and surrounding districts Seniors Clubs are offering BBQ lunches with entertainment or games afterwards Come and Try – Dancing or Croquet Get on the Green Program – Come and Try Lawn Bowls Writing Competition – My Seniors Pass Travel Story Metropolitan and regional public transport is free to Seniors Card Holders during the festival. V/line services are available and are free on selected days. Information on events can be found in the local program of events which is available at Visitor Information and Customer Service Centres and libraries across the Shire. Further information is available on Council’s website www. basscoast.vic.gov.au under calendar of events or call us on 1300 BCOAST (226 278).
The Phillip Island GP will be held on 26-28 October and accommodation is booking out fast. Bass Coast Shire Council’s Events Coordinator, Frank Angarane, said early interest is the strongest it has been since 2007, which drew the biggest three day crowd since the event returned to the Island. “This is going to be a huge event this year,” said Mr Angarane. “It’s Casey Stoner’s last year and also the 10th anniversary of the Barry Sheene Ride. “We’re expecting everyone to come out in force and help make it a memorable event.” Residents and businesses are encouraged to get into the spirit of the event and ‘Get Dressed’ – that is decorate your home, businesses, school and selves in your GP best. “Get Dressed is about getting the community on board and helping to create a fantastic atmosphere,” said Mr Angarane. “You can also write your messages of support to Casey, take a photo of it and send it to us and we will put them up on the superscreen in Cowes.”
Ducatti team members at the Phillip Island GP Image courtesy of the Enel Ducatti Team.
Entertainment in Cowes will be held in Thompson Avenue and there will no longer be a licensed area in the Jetty Triangle. “We want to create more of a street festival feel,” said Mr Angarane. “Licensed premises will extend onto Thompson Avenue to help create this environment. “We are finalising our traffic management plans which will reflect the expected crowd numbers. “We will continue to monitor the condition of roads and we’ve got a com-
mitment from VicRoads and Council that these will be up to scratch. “Works will continue in construction zones on the Bass Highway and Phillip Island Road to ensure they can accommodate the blue line.
“We’ll be updating residents on traffic management closer to the event,” continued Mr Angarane. More information about traffic management and Get Dressed will be available soon. Keep a watch on the Bass Coast website.
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Baw Baw Shire News
October 2012
Lasting Beauty - botanic grace Melbourne Photographer Peter Garnick’s latest exhibition – Lasting Beauty – will be displayed 2-22 October at Warragul’s West Gippsland Arts Centre as part of the annual West Gippsland Gardivalia Festival. Peter’s practice is based on abstract and formalistic interpretations of the environment. His recent exhibitions have been based on construction sites, antique instrumentation and now, the lasting beauty of flowers. The resulting artwork
presents an alternative and creative view of nature by revealing some of its inconspicuous elegance. Peter says of his work, “It occurred to me that flowers could effectively challenge traditional notions of beauty in a powerful way. Through the eye of the lens and elements of colour, form and texture, I find intriguing progressions from the natural to a metaphoric analogy. This exhibition offers a precious opportunity to explore such an association.” Baw Baw Shire Coun-
cil’s Manager of Arts and Culture, Rob Robson said that “West Gippsland Arts Centre has been fortunate this year to have been able to run an almost continuous program of exhibitions in its foyers, featuring the work of many local and regional artists. The opportunity to bring an exhibition of work by such a nationally recognised artist will add another dimension to the scope of art on show to inspire local audiences.” Bostonw-born Garnick has been a photographer for
nearly 40 years. His work has been exhibited overseas and in Australia, and he is represented in many collections in the USA, UK and Australia. Peter was a finalist in a number of art competitions around Australia including the Hutchins in Hobart; Queensland’s Prometheus in 2009 and the 2010 St. Michaels in Melbourne. Peter’s exhibition opens Friday, Oct 5.
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Kids walk the talk over 100km Celebrating 6 issues in 6 Shires Jack Wickfeldt, Ethan Prior, Daniel Grassby, David Yue and their support team completed a challenging 100 km walk from Bairnsdale to Orbost. They were raising funds for Leukaemia, inspired by family friend, Jessica Yue. When David’s sister Jessica was diagnosed with Leukaemia his group of friends wanted to help. Jack decided he would like to walk from Bairnsdale to Orbost on the rail trail (100kms in 5 days) to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. The group started out on Saturday 22nd September 2012 and finished walking on Wednesday 26th September. Jack’s ambition was to raise awareness and funds to help people like Jessica who is only 14 years old. The Yue family and the Leukaemia Foundation endorsed Jack and friends to complete this task. All funds raised will help patients and families living with Leukaemias, Lymphomas, Myeloma or related blood disorders as well as fund research into better
treatments and cures. The Adventure started opposite Howitt Park, East Bairnsdale at the beginning of the Rail Trail on Saturday. The boys left with pomp, ceremony and a big cheque from the Bairnsdale CFA, there was even a fire truck. Many East Gippslanders chose to give their time and their money to make sure the walk was a success. The Bruthen community hosted a “Light The Night” walk with lanterns and raised $2000. Mick & Jenny from Mingling Waters, Nowa Nowa, kindly donated a cabin to use as a base camp. The boys and their team
walked through farms, forests and saw emus, wallabies, an echidna and lots of different birds. The Rail Trail provided an even path through the very best of what Gippsland is about. Jack had a goal to raise $5000 and they are really close, if you want to boost their total please send a Cheque or Money Order donation made out to The Leukaemia Foundation c/o Jack Wickfeldt, PO Box 1584, Bairnsdale 3875 include your return address to receive a Tax Deductable Leukaemia Foundation receipt (for $2 and over) . These boys completed this walk hoping for “aware-
ness and compassion”. These 12 year old boys could have been watching TV or playing video games but they chose to try to make a difference to increase awareness of how difficult it is for a family to cope with a sick child 3hrs away, in hospital for months, while also trying to balance the financial costs and time constraints of holding together a family. The boys achievement is a great example of the community coming together to help young people realise the value of assisting others. Thank you to all those who have donated and supported these amazing young boys on their journey.
The Gippslander newspaper has now printed it’s 6th edition. We’re quite proud of ourselves and very thankful for all the support the Gippsland community has given us. It hasn’t been an easy ules (see page 12) on a reguroad, venturing out on a new lar basis. project, into the unknown Gippsland FM, 3 BBR territory of print media. FM and 3mFM Sth GippsWe’ve consolidated a land. few successful ideas into the Our Market News pages paper over these last 6 edi- with a detailed list of all martions. kets on around Gippsland The major coup is our has been hugely successful insertion into the Gippsland and very much appreciated Farmer every month. by all market-goers and visiTen thousand copies go tors to Gippsland. directly into the letterboxes Classifieds are next in of farmers throughout Gipp- line, with a very affordable sland. range of options available If you’re a business that for getting your goods exfocusses on the farming posed to potential customers community, then this is the for a full month, instead of perfect platform to display the usual day or week. your goods and services in If you’re interested in front of an avid readership. showcasing your business Three Gippsland radio to an estimated 90,000 readstations now advertise their ers, then give us a call on 03 full monthly program sched- 5143 0370.
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Howdy Folks! A Super October to y’all Spring certainly is in the air, isn’t it? Bill was just here and wanted to know if it is too early to plant his tomatoes. “How long is a piece of string?” It depends on so many factors; where you live, the position, variety and more. They not only don’t like frost and strong winds, but extreme heat will also burn the fruit. As you may already know, our “old wives lore for gardeners” suggests we sit with our bare bottoms in the veggie patch and if it’s not too cold, it is safe to plant or wait until the flowers are falling from your apple tree. The latter might be more neighbour friendly. Pollination and therefore fruit set are adversely affected by temperatures less that 15 degrees and more than 38 degrees at flowering. So suppose that is the more scientific way of looking at it, but the bare bottom theory still sounds like the most fun! Maizey just walked in and didn’t get around to spraying her nectarine and peach for leaf curl this winter and wonders if there is anything that can be done this late. Of course there is! Maxi-crop or Seasol used as a foliar spray fortnightly will help check the disease as they contain a natural copper. Our gardeners of yester yore suggest she hang marshmallow weed or mothballs in the tree. Let us know how you go Maizy! Lastly, Marg, you could try spraying your sprouts and cabbages with methylated spirits. ‘They’ say it will prevent the mildew that has been annoying you. Have a great Spring! We’ll meet you in the veggie garden! Cheers and happy gardening!
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Gippsland Events
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Warragul Showgrounds Logan Park South Road Sunday 14th OCT 2012 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Telephone 1300 66 50 59 www.tastelive.com.au
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We are proud to have a new dealership here at Gippsland Caravan Centre in Stratford. Suncoast Caravans are hand built boutique vans. Built to a higher quality than your average main stream vans and includes extra features which are standard with us. Now in stock and more on order. “Come and check out the difference in quality and style without the extra price.�
$54,500 Brand New!
$50,900
$43,000
Suncoast 17.6ft Full Van Shower/toilet, island bed, inner spring, HWS gas/electric, TV/CD/DVD, outside table, washing machine, awning, generator box, water filter, led lighting $54,000 On Road Brand New Supreme 2100 Bunk van, shower/toilet, full ensuite, island bed, inner spring, air cond, heating, full oven, gas/electric, HWS, battery pac and more. Prices slashed, new stock coming in. Was $52,990 Now $50,900 On Road 2009 Kingdom Voyager 22ft Bunks, island bed, separate shower/toilet, TV/ CD/DVD, battery pac, awning, full oven and more. Well below replacement cost $43,000
Brand New!
$45,000
$59,990
Paul Abbott Princess Highway, Stratford. Phone: 5145 7188 Mobile: 0409 512 825 gippslandcaravancentre@bigpond.com
Brand New Supreme Executive 1660 Combo shower/toilet, pop top, island bed, inner spring, air cond/heating, full oven, battery pac, gas/electric, HWS and more. Prices slashed, new stock coming in. Was $48,000 Now $45,000 On Road 2008 Supreme Territory 18.6ft Off Road Simplicity, suspension, generator, solar, combo, shower/toilet, (vacuum no chemicals) single beds, inner spring and many more extras. Replacement is $75,000. Done little work. New yard special $59,990 2011 Jayco Expanda Hard lids, used 3 times, battery pac, innerspring mattress, full annex, very safe plus much more. Well below replacement cost $31,600
$31,600
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Community Radio’sRadio of Gippsland Gippsland
Gippsland FM - Program Schedule Monday Breaky – 80’s/ 90’s
Wednesday Breaky – Breaky - Country 60’s / 70’s Rock / Pop Nostalgia – 60’s to 90’s
0600 0900 1100 1200
Public First
Tuesday
Local Issues
Indigenous
Thursday Breaky – 70’s / 90’s Indigenous LV U3A
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Breaky - Country
Sports
Christian
60’s to 90’s music Vision Australia
Current Affairs
Classical Music
Pop Nostalgia Blues
Country Music
Local Footy
Easy Listening Sudanese
Easy Listening Music
0200 0400
Youth – Music
0530
German
0730
Italian
Maltese
Dutch
Indonesian
Chinese
Greek
Japanese
Rock Music
Filipino
Contemporary Music
Alternative Music
Metal Music
Blues
Gay Community
Alternative Music
Rock / Pop Nostalgia
Brass
Dance / Electro
Experimental Music
Country Music
Alternative Music
0900 1030 1230
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Alternative Music
For a full guide, and weekend programs: www.3bbrfm.org.au 7am-6pm
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY The Sounds of West Gippsland (includes News, Weather and Community Programs) A mellow selection from a wide range of musical styles. Geof’s Country
Move’n Groove/ Sam’s Alternatives
8pm-10pm
Sweet Soul Music/Music Cafe The Catch Up/Golden Mega Mix
Classic Rock Corner/Planet Music
Prog Spectrum /Wednesday Night Live
10pm12am 12am-7am
Night Sounds of West Gippsland
Night Sounds of West Gippsland
Night Sounds of West Gippsland
6pm-8pm
Turn Up Your Radio/All Stars Jazz Festival A Musical Patchwork/ Trad Jazz at Oak Street Play It One More Time Night Sounds of West Gippsland
Soul Connection The Dance of Life
Night Sounds of West Gippsland
For requests, ring 5625 4995. Shows alternate, and the schedule may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
October 2012
Business Insights
Business Insights Cash flow is critical to your survival We thought it would be good to hear about the key issues facing business in the last quarter of 2012. So we sat down for a Q & A session with three partners from Business Insight Group: Jess Kemp, Alex Aeschlimann and David Lowe. Editor: What are the big issues? DL: Perhaps the most important thing to do right now is manage cash flow. In simple terms, that means keeping debtors under control. The national credit providers tell us average payment time is now 57 days. That worries us. Average payment time should be no more than 45 days. Proprietors must review debtors closely. If more than 10% are in 60 days, there’s a problem. More than 5% in 90 days is a bigger problem.
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JK: David’s right. We tend to be more generous about payment times in regional areas than our city cousins. We shouldn’t be though. If you have an overdraft, you’re paying 10% in interest and fees. Why would you “lend” that money to your customers, free of charge, and then not chase it when it’s due? Ed: OK – what else is important? AA: Get your team members focused on your
existing customers. If you don’t take care of them, one of your competitors will. When turnover falls a bit, business people chase new customers very aggressively. You want to keep the ones you already have. DL: Yes – and make sure your marketing spend is effective. That doesn’t mean cutting back – it means ensuring every marketing dollar is working as hard as you do.
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October 2012
Maffra Agricultural Show
Grand Ridge Brewery Proudly Sponsoring the Maffra Show Restaurant open Wed-Sun Lunch 12-3pm & Dinner 6-9pm (restaurant open 7 days during holiday periods) Bar open from 11am-late 7 days. Large function space available. Grand Ridge also offer two beautiful guest houses for those who wish to stay a little longer and really enjoy the beers. This prominent Strzelecki Ranges icon combines brewery, restaurant, bar & accommodation. A must see!
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Restaurant Accommodation 1 Baromi Road, Mirboo North P: 03 5668 2222 E: restaurant@grand-ridge.com.au MAFFRA SHOW 2012 The Maffra and District Agricultural Show Committee has great pleasure in presenting to the public what they feel will be their best show ever on October 27th. Maffra show prides itself on its rural livestock features of dairy beef goats and poultry. Horse events open on Friday the 26th, and this year will see the opening of the new show jumping arena. Pavillions featuring craft, cooking and rural produce are once again expected to be of outstanding quality. Along side the traditions which make the show special, many new initiatives will enhance the show in 2012. The Food and Wine Court will be a hub of activity this year featuring Celebrity Chef Outback Matty and the ‘Iron Chefs of Gippsland cookoff.’ A feature this year will be a camp oven competition as will beef from local producer John Buxton which uses a unique grading system. Morning highlights will be the “Maffra Fruit & Veg Dessert for 1’ competition and ‘junior Master Chef’ with children from local schools. Fun spectacles in the afternoon and evening will be Dog high jump, the pet parade and hay stacking. A special feature during the day and night will be the ‘Year of the Farmer’ marquee and ‘Cirque Mystique’ who will perform many entertaining acts including fire twirling. The Saturday night carnival will include a full wood chop competition, motor bike stunts from ‘Crossing the Gap’, lawn mower races and to mark the year of the farmer in a fun way, an ‘Iron Farmer competition and the traditional fireworks to finish off. The Maffra show is proudly put together by an enthusiastic group of local volunteers in what is a mammoth task,’ said President Tim Dwyer. ‘We would love to see all of the community enjoy what we feel is a very special event. So come along and enjoy a great country show in Maffra!
This year the Food and Wine Court is having it’s first Camp Oven Cooking competition. This event will start at 1.30pm and will be overseen by Outback Matty as well. Check local papers for entry details etc. Matthew will help run and judge our three regular cook-offs – Primary schools, Secondary Schools and Open Iron Chef. Another local Chef Jenny West from Fitness4you gym will be Mathews able assistant on the day. Someone has to help Matty taste and judge the 40 Dessert For One entries – all before 10am! Matthew and Jenny will also give us a cooking demonstration at lunchtime. This years Food and Wine Court is going to be a must see venue at this year’s show with extra food stalls and other food exhibitiors, three wineries, a new camp oven cookoff to watch and smell and live music with “The Buttons” from lunchtime until late afternoon. This year looks like a cracker and not to be missed.
ADMISSION to SHOWGROUND – Family Ticket $30.00 Adult $15-00 CHN. 6 –15yrs $ 5-00 CHN. Under 5 free NO ADMITTANCE TO SHOW AFTER 8.45PM ENQUIRIES – Ph (03) 5141 1235
Maffra Show proudly brought to you by
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Amazing local chef Matthew McKenzie, aka “Outback Matty “ will be the chief judge at this years Maffra Show cooking competitions. Just google his name and you will be inspired by his amazing story of surviving a childhood of abuse and homelessness, going through Jamie Oliver’s 15 restaurant program, and the stunning successes he has had since. A real triumph of hope over terrible adversity. And we’ve got him at our show to celebrate all things food. His enthusiasm is highly infectious and all those who meet him will walk away inspired .
Maffra Community Sports club Murray Goulburn Co-Op Ltd Workways Maffra Anderson’s Removals JP Slattery & Co Daly’s Feed & Fertilizer Maffra Vet Centre RBS Morgans – Farrer House Handy Bins
MERUNGLE ALPACA STUD
Phillipson Accounting Service Australian Quality Meats O’Connors Transport Heyfield & District Community Bank Grandridge Brewery WHK Armitage Downie Maffra Authorised Newsagency Burnside FireWood
Hostel
CAMBRAI Travellers, Backpackers & Groups
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ALL THINGS ALPACA
* Fleece * Product * Animals Find Us Near The Animal Nursery At The Maffra Show Jen
Ph: 51 472 444
Mob: 0412 383 655
GIPPSLAND “Between The Mountains & The Sea”
Bookings 1800 101 113 Email
cambrai@netspace.net.au
Web
www.southeasthostel.com
Address
117 Johnson Street Maffra Victoria 3860 Australia
Telephone
+61 (03) 5147 1600 Mobile 0418 204 828
Your Hosts
Ron & Marg Rawlins
October 2012
Maffra Agricultural Show
MAFFRA & DISTRICT AG. SOCIETY INC.PROGRAM – 2012
ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM – 2012
FRIDAY 26TH OCTOBER
SATURDAY 27th OCTOBER
8.30 AM Showjumping & Non-Professionals commences 9.00 AM Arena Classes & Pony Club Lunchtime Novelty Fun Classes
SATURDAY 27th OCTOBER
8.00 Showjumping 8.30am Horse events commence 8.30 – 4pm Chainsaw Sculptors 9.00 am Eco/ Recycle Comp. Display open to the public Exhibition Pavilions open Harness & Stock Horses Dessert for One – Judging 9.30 am Junior Calf Rearing Comp. Miniature Ponies /Shetlands Judging Poultry Judging Beef Cattle Judging 10-00am IRON CHEF – Primary School Students Pizzas with Celeb. Chef ‘Outback Matty’ Dairy Cattle Judging ‘MILKY WAY TRAIL’ starts Animal Nursery 10.00 – dark? Snake Handler 10.00 – 1pm Roving Magican with Terry 10.00 – 4pm Rembrant ‘The Dog Artist’ TBC 10.00 – 6pm MURRAY GOULBURN Wine & Food 10-30am Dairy Goat Judging 11.00 – 2pm CIRQUE MYSTIQUE – Roving stilt walker ‘Two-Up with Kyle & April - roving 11.00am Home Made Cheese – judging IRON CHEF – Secondary School Students 11.00-2pm Roving Stilt Walker 11.00am – 3-00pm Gippsland Wood Turning Vintage Car Display & Vintage Engine Display Pony Rides 12.00 Pet Parade Competition commences – NetBall Courts .12.oo – 4.pm Balloon Animals 12-00 – 6.30 Live Music – ‘The Buttons’ Food&Wine Court 12.30pm Clydesdales Champion Sweet for One Presentation IRON CHEF –Cooking Demo with ‘Out Back Matty’ assisted by Jenn 12.45pm . 1.00pm ‘ Special’ Throughbred Class’ approx. time REGISTRATIONS – Miss Maffra & Tiny Tots 1-00pm – 4pm Roving Circus Skill 1.30 pm Judging – Miss Maffra & Tiny Tots Horse Events Recommence Inaugural CAMP OVEN cook – off commences 1.30pm – 6.30pm approx. WOODCHOP 2-00pm IRON CHEF CHAMPIONSHIP cook-off Live Judging ‘Iced Sponge’ – Pavilion 1 2.00pm – 2.45pm Cirque Mystique MAGIC SHOW – Food Court 3.00 pm Afternoon Tea 4.00pm – 6.0pm ‘Happy Hour’ & Music – Wine & Food court 4.30pm Working Draught Horses Bucking bull – main arena 5.00pm Camp Oven cook-off - judging 5.30pm Novelties - approx. time Dog Obedience 6.00pm – 8pm KID’s ZONE including GumBoot throw 6.00pm – 9pm Sumo Wrestling – main arena 6.30pm Shetland Derby – 2 heats then finals, depending on entries. 6.45pm LAWN MOWER RACING 7.00pm- 7.40pm Two –Up Circus Show – main arena 7.45pm Dog High Jump 8pm Eco/Recycle Shed & Exhibition Pavilions Closes Chainsaw Sculptors auction 8.15pm Trial Bikes Action 8.45 pm LAWN MOWER RACING Prize money available – Pavilion 1 & 2 9.00pm 9.30 pm MAFFRA COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB FIREWORKS
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8.30 – 4pm Chainsaw Sculptors 9.00 am Eco/ Recycle Comp. Display open to the public Dessert for One – Judging 9.30 am Junior Calf Rearing Comp. 10-00am IRON CHEF – Primary School Students Pizzas with Celeb. Chef ‘Outback Matty’ ‘MILKY WAY TRAIL’ starts at Animal Nursery 10.00 – dark? Snake Handler 10.00 – 1pm Cirque Mystic Roving Magic with Terry 10.00 – 4pm Rembrant ‘The Dog Artist’ need to check times with Noel 10.00 – 6pm MURRAY GOULBURN Wine & Food Open 11.00am Home Made Cheese – judging IRON CHEF – Secondary School Students 11.00 – 2pm CIRQUE MYSTIQUE – Roving stilt walker 11.00am – 3-00pm Gippsland Wood Turning – Eco-Challenge/Wool Pav. Vintage Car Display & Vintage Engine Display Pony Rides 12.00 Pet Parade Competition commences – NetBall Courts .12.oo – 4.pm Balloon Animals 12-00 – 6.30 Live Music – ‘The Buttons’ Food&Wine Court 12.30 Champion Sweet for One Presentation followed by IRON CHEF –Cooking Demo with ‘Out Back Matty’ assistd by Jenn 12.45pm Champion Sweet for One Presentation. 1.00p REGISTRATIONS – Miss Maffra & Tiny Tots 1.00pm – 4pm Cirque Mystic ‘Roving Circus Skills’ 1.30 pm Judging – Miss Maffra & Tiny Tots Inaugural CAMP OVEN cook-off commences 1.30pm – 6.30pm approx. WOODCHOP 2-00pm IRON CHEF CHAMPIONSHIP cook-off Cirque Mystique – Magic Show in Food&Wine Court 3.00 pm Afternoon Tea 4.00pm – 6.0pm ‘Happy Hour’ & Music – Wine & Food court 4.30pm Working Draught Horses Bucking bull – arena 5.00pm Camp Oven Judging with Matty & Jenn 5.30pm Novelties - approx. time 6.00pm – 8pm KID’s ZONE including GumBoot throw 6.00pm – 9pm SUMO WRESTLING – main arena 6.30pm Shetland Derby – 2 heats then finals, depending on entries. 6.45pm LAWN MOWER RACING 7.00pm – 7.45pm Cirque Mystic ‘Two – Up Show – Main Arena 7.45pm Dog High Jump 8pm Chainsaw Sculptors auction 8.15pm Trial Bikes Action 8.45 pm LAWN MOWER RACING 9.00pm 9.30 pm MAFFRA COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB FIREWORKS
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Gippsland Art on Show
Old Butter Factory churns out Art Ticklish Turtle Coffeehouse
Our Coffee ... Your Pleasure
Phone 5145 7134
near the roundabout in Stratford
Rosedale Motors Specialists in Quality Motor Vehicles
1999 Hyundai Xcel Reg. PQD 347 1.5Lt Twin Cam 5 Speed Manual A/C P/S Mag Wheels $3,450
The Artisans Store at the old butter factory in Mirboo North, Gippsland, is now open for business. This has been a long family have lived in Booltransformation of a beautiful arra and feel privileged to be old space being transformed given the space at the Store into a showcase of exqui- for displaying his creations. Other local artists have sitely crafted local art. This weeks profile artist included Zoki Moro and is famed silversmith, John Gigi Savon. Gigi Savon is a new small Frayne. John grew up in the ru- business in Gippsland, that ral South East of Ireland, an specialises in creating soaps area rich in ancient mythol- from non toxic, non-glycerine based products. ogy and traditional crafts. Zoki was finding it diffiHe has exhibited both jewellery and stained glass cult to source soap and deworks at craft fairs since the tergents that weren’t toxic to both humans and the earth. early ‘80s. So, starting in her kitchJohn setup workshop in 1987 in Perth and produced en, her gorgeous range of many fine Celtic Motif jew- soaps was born. www.theartisanstore. ellery pieces. Since then, John and his com.au.
Lot 13 Princess Highway, Rosedale Phone Colin: 5199 2016 Mobile: 0409 167 105 (PO Box 81 Rosedale LMCT 7653)
The Artisans Store at the old butter factory The former butter factory offices in Mirboo North have had a facelift and are now home to the recently opened Artisans Store at the old butter factory. The Artisans Store is now showcasing the work of 20 different Artisans, producing a great variety of work from fashion, craft, textiles, art and jewellery.
Opening hours Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm Saturday & Sunday 10am to 2pm We are located on Ridgway in Mirboo North, nestled between the Grand Ridge Brewery and the Mirboo North hardware store. 81b Ridgway Street, Mirboo North 0427 920 730
www.theartisansstore.com.au
GATHERING GIPPSLAND’S BEST ARTISANS UNDER ONE ROOF Fashion l craft l textiles l art
October 2012
October 2012
Greener Gippsland
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A cleaner, greener way.
Gippslands quality solar solutions Call now to arrange a free, no obligation quote from your local solar consultant Keep your money in the bank and pay for purchase overtime with No Interest Ever! World class insurance and world standard warranties Beat the carbon tax - attractive rebates still available On & off grid solar specialist
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Call 1300 556 924 today.
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Bairnsdale Clocks
October 2012
www.bairnsdaleclocks.com.au
Bairnsdale Clocks is the combined result of over fifty years of collecting, repairing and restoring clocks. We proudly offer quality repairs and sales service based on experience, customer service and a genuine appreciation of clocks, antiques & collectables. Bairnsdale is approximately 285km east of Melbourne in the beautiful East Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. We Welcome Visitors From Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Saturdays 9am to 1pm Repairs Bairnsdale Clocks is an established family business - based upon friendly country service. We have acquired a significant share of the growing market - meeting the demand for a higher level of service throughout the manufacturing, engineering, design and installation processes. We will listen and respond to your needs. Services Available Bairnsdale Clocks offers a complete repair service on most types of clocks, watches, aneroid barometers, gramophones & music boxes. All overhauls have a written guarantee of quality workmanship. Complete clock repair service on most types of clocks *VISIT OUR STORE *SEND YOUR ITEM *LEAVE YOUR ITEM AT ONE OF OUR DEPOTS *PRIVATE PICK UP & DELIVERY SERVICE
Depots Nambrok Antiques, 107 Foster Street, Sale 3850, 03 5144 2866 Laneway Antiques, 9A Blackburn Square, Berwick 3806, 03 9769 5954 Canterbury Antiques, 357 Canterbury Road, Surry Hills 3127, 03 9830 1030
Find Us At 603 Princes Highway Bairnsdale VIC 3875
Contact us on Ph: 03 5152 6962 Fax: 03 5153 0756 info@bairnsdaleclocks.com.au
October 2012
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Bairnsdale Clocks
Wind back the clocks ...
Online clock sales, browse at your leisure Bairnsdale Clocks new expanded workshop When antique clock collector David Raeburn moved to Bairnsdale in the early 1980’s he bought with him a large and varied collection of antique & rare clocks. Little did he know that 20 years later he would be running the largest Clock Repair, Restoration and Sales showroom in Australia. As word spread of his ability to repair clocks, the demand for his services grew to such a proportion that it could no longer fit into his home workshop. The expansion required further repairers. In due course David was joined by his son Steve, followed by two other young men interested in the art of clock repair, Trevor Herbstriet and Peter Vandiesen.
Wooden and marble case restorations Clocks, barometers & mechanical gramophones from all over Victoria found their way to the small workshop in Bairnsdale for repair or total restoration. Wooden and marble case restorations were required, and local restorer Sandro Verdolini was enlisted to carry out this precise and very specialized work. Further expansion in 2001 saw the business move to a new premises, a 1000 square metre showroom full of an astonishing array of clocks, antique furniture, collectables, pianos, music boxes, gramophones, barometers and even a classic car or horse drawn buggy is often available. Also available is a large range of
keys, parts and accessories including clock movements and case plans. In 2012 Bairnsdale Clocks moved once again, this time to a smaller showroom but a larger workshop at 603 Princes Highway Bairnsdale. Sadly the Clock Museum is no longer on display, with David taking a break to enjoy some fishing & 4 wheel driving in between repairing cuckoo’s & barometers.
Many clock sales are now generated from the Bairnsdale Clocks website www.bairnsdaleclocks.com.au. Most clocks are listed on the website with more to appear as they are overhauled and restored by their team of technicians. They are also for sale in the Bairnsdale Store. These same technicians are also available to carry out repairs from minor, to full restoration, on your treasured clocks and barometers.
Those whose interests lie in clocks & collectables can continue to check their website for recently updated sales listings. For that elusive item you have been longing for, Bairnsdale Clocks are pleased to offer a free, no obligation search facility. Customers are welcome to leave their details either over the counter, or via their contact form, so contact can be made if a suitable item becomes available for purchase.
Barometers, music boxes, gramophones The workshop repair section has now expanded to encompass repairs that arrive from all over Australia with approximately 1500 repairs and restorations completed annually. Currently we repair all manner of clocks and watches barometers, music boxes, gramophones, and other clockwork items. Free quotes are given to all customers prior to commencement of any repairs/ restorations. Trevor & Peter now competent clockmakers work fulltime in the Bairnsdale Workshop while Steve concentrates on the manufacture, repair & installation of Public and Town Clocks all over Australia. A comprehensive list of other contractors, complete the team, making no task insurmountable. Be sure to come into their new showroom and workshop on the Princes Hwy, Bairnsdale.
The team of specialist restorers
David Raeburn, the master horologist & owner of Bairnsdale Clocks, has had the pleasure of instructing two technicians, who currently work in his store workshop, continuing the traditional art of clock making. Trevor Herbstreit & Peter Vandiesen are both treasured members of Bairnsdale Clocks, working full time repairing clocks & time pieces. With over 1500 repairs completed annually, the workshop is always alive with the striking & chiming of both customers’ clocks and those being overhauled in readiness for sale display within the store.
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LATROBE REH Cork Club Craft Market 2nd Saturday of the month (Sept to May) Kay Street Gardens, Traralgon Contact 0487 342 675 Latrobe Country Market Every Sunday 8:30am - 1:30 pm Latrobe Road, Morwell Contact 0407 532 957 Traralgon Farmers Market 4th Sat of the month 8am-1pm Kay Street Gardens Contact 5174 2279 Old Gippstown Market - Moe 3rd Sat of the month 9am-2pm Old Gippstown Heritage Park Contact 5127 3082
BAW BAW Drouin Craft & Produce Civic Park, Drouin 3rd Sat of month 8am-12:30pm Contact 0428 252 440 Rokeby Community Market Main Road, Rokeby 2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm September to May Contact 56 26 8523 Longwarry Fire Brigade Market Bennett St, Longwarry 1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pm March to December Contact 0419 158 946 Yarragon Community Craft & Produce Market 4th Sat of the month 9am-2pm Yarragon Public Hall Campbell St, Yarragon Contact 5634 2209
EAST GIPPSLAND Farmers Market Secondary College Oval, McKean St, Bairnsdale 1st Sat of month 8am-12pm Contact 5156 9342
Gippsland Market News
Surf Club Market Foreshore Rotunda, near the Footbridge Lakes Entrance 1st Sun of month 9am-3pm Contact 5153 1916 Metung Farmers Market Village Green, Metung 2nd Sat of month 8:30am-1pm Contact 0458 431 844 Paynesville Lions Club Market Gilsenan Reserve, P’ville 2nd Sun of month 8am-1pm Contact 0400 327 526 Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car & Boot Market Great Alpine Road, Lucknow 3rd Sat of month 8:30-11:00am Bruthen Village Market Bruthen Mechanics Hall Main Street, Bruthen 4th Sat of month 9am-1pm Contact 0428 501 634 or 03 5156 4148 Lucknow Market Howitt Park, Lucknow 4th Sun of month 8:30-1pm Contact 5152 4662 Makers Market Emporium of Handmade Wares from Maker to you. Boucher Hall, Bairnsdale Saturday, June 2 - 9-2pm Contact 0412 870 605 or 5152 5484
WELLINGTON Heyfield Market John Greaves Memorial Park, Temple St, Heyfield 1st Sat of month from 8am Contact 5148 0505 Wellington Farmers Market 3rd Sat of month 8am-1pm Cobb & Co. Stables Raymond Street, Sale Maffra Variety & Farmers Market 1st Sun of month 9am-1pm Contact 0408 057 772
FREE Stall Fees for Sept./October in Cobb & Co Stables-Sale To rebuild stall numbers after a cold and wet winter indoors in Cobb & Co Stables Sale, we are offering free stall sites at the following Indoor Markets•Variety Market, sell anything, 8am-1pm (1st Saturday of the month), •Craft Market, sell handmade anything, 9am-1pm (2nd Sunday of the month), •Art n Antiques Market, sell painting, pottery, glass etc and bric-a-brac and antiques, 12.30-4.30pm, (4th Sunday of the month), •Garage Sale Market, Sell anything that you would at a garage sale (bring your garage sale to us), 8am-1pm, (4th Saturday of the month) Book with Mark on 0408057772 or email squirtmark@bigpond.com
October 2012
Cobb & Co Stables Markets 1st Sat - Variety Market 8am-1pm 2nd Sun - Craft Market 9am-1pm 3rd Sat - Farmers Market 8am-1pm 4th Sun - Art & Wine Market 12:30-4:30 Contact Mark 0408 057 772 www.cobbandcomarket.com.au Stratford Variety & Farmers Market Apex Park, Princes Highway Stratford 4th Sun of month 9am-1pm Contact 0408 057 772 Rosedale Community Market Prince St Park, Rosedale 2nd Sun of month 7am-1:30pm Contact 5199 2709 Sale Charity Market Thompson River Canal Reserve Sale, Gippsland 3rd Sun of month 7am-1pm Contact 5144 1258 Yarram Variety Market Guide/Scout Hall Cnr Church Rd & Sth Gipp Hwy 1st Sun of month 8am-1pm Additional markets in Yarram: Port Albert Regatta - April 8 Rutters Park. Yarram Tarra Festival - April 9 Monster Market Showgrounds, Buckley St Port Albert Hall, Victoria St, 5th Sun in month Contact 5183 2649
SOUTH GIPPSLAND Prom Farmers Market Foster Showgrounds, Foster 3rd Sat of month 8am-12pm Contact 5682 2654 or 0427 809 509 Promontory Home Produce & Craft Market Sundays - April 8, 8am-2pm Foster Showgrounds, Foster Contact 5682 2654 Prom Country Farmers Market Main St, Foster
3rd Sat of month 8am-12pm Contact 680 8509 Tarwin Lower Market Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall Contact 5663 7345 or 5663 7505 Venus Bay Farmers Market Venus Bay Village Jupiter Bvd, Venus Bay Every Sunday in January Contact 5664 0096 Mirboo Nth Market Baromi Park, Mirboo Nth Last Sat of month, 9am-2pm Contact 5668 2465 Sth Gippsland Farmers Market Koonwarra Memorial Park Koonwarra 1st Sat of month 8:30am start Contact 0408 619 182 Kongwak Market Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak Sundays 10-2:30pm Contact 0417 142 478 Coal Creek Farmers Market Coal Creek Community Park Korumburra 2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm Toora Market Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Road, Toora 2nd Sat of month 8:30am start Contact 5686 2690 Loch Public Hall - Winter Market Loch Public Hall, Smith Street, Loch 2nd Sun of month 9am-1pm May to September only Contact 0407 362 736 Loch Village Market Railway Siding, Loch 2nd Sun of month 8:30am start Contact 5659 0212 Inverloch Farmers Market The Glade, Inverloch 3rd Sunday of month 8am-1pm Contact 5664 0096
Small Business Opportunity Weekly Discount Code posted on Facebook Opportunity to have your own small business and shop in Cobb & Co Stables - Sale. Are you like me and have always wanted to be in business and have tried a number of times in very small ways but found it difficult on your own as there were so many hats to wear and different jobs to do to run a small business? So, does the idea of a co-operative retail/market/display and events venue appeal to you? The simple idea to give other 'little people' (like me) a place to have a go and be in a supportive and helpful environment. To be different and to make it work the venue needs to do lots of different things and to combine the advertising/ marketing/promotion of all the shops into one louder voice. Call Mark for details 0408057772
Weekly Discount Code posted on Facebook each week to give our customers great deals on all sorts of products and services from our 25 mini shops. www.facebook.com/Cobb&CoStablesMarket
So look us up on facebook and click the ‘like’ button to join our group of small and enthusiastic traders. Cheers from the team at Cobb & Co Stables-Sale
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Some Of Cobb & Co’s Great Specials For October
Proudly Filling a Void in Christian Material & Gifts Various Hand Crochet & Knitted Crafts Clip Out Coupon To Collect Discount
Clip Out Coupon To Collect Discount
Assorted Clothing & School Uniforms A Wide Range Of Wedding Decorations Clip Out Coupon To Collect Discount
Clip Out Coupon To Collect Discount
Cobb & Co Stables A New Concept In Shopping All Under One Roof
20+ MINI SHOPS OPEN 7 DAYS - 9am - 5pm
1. The Gippslander Newspaper Your local regional newspaper. 2. Affordable Signs and Fun Stickers 1st Saturday of the month, Businesses and market stalls. 8am-1pm = Variety Market 3. Scarley Designs 4. Come ‘N’ C 2nd Sunday of the month, 5. Nanma’s Originals 9am-1pm = Craft Market Sale College/545 Primary 9. Angie’s Cakes 3rd Saturday of the month, Custom Made Special Occassion 8am-1pm = Farmers Market 10. Cobb & Co Green Grocer 4th Sunday of the month Freshest Local Produce 12.30pm-4.30pm = Art & Antiques 11. Juddy Rose Photography www.juddyrosephotography.com.au 12. Heather Brae Ceramics 1st Sunday of the month 9am-1pm = Handmade Crafts 13. Chocolate Coated Patchwork Maffra Variety and Farmers Market Fabrics, buttons and patterns 4th Sunday of the month, 9am-1pm = 14. Christian Books & Gifts
WEEKLY INDOOR MARKETS
OUTDOOR MARKETS
Stratford Variety and Farmers Market
16. Nurture Organics Skincare products are handmade. 17. Nanna Sally's New and Vintage collectables. 19. Gippsland Gourmet Seafood Freshest seafood. 21. Gippsland Promotional Clothing/School Uniforms 22. Sale Bridal House 23. Puzzling2 Varied range of books. 24. Breedazzled Fashions 25. Breedazzled Fashions 27. Cherie-Lee’s Flower Designs and Weddings Fresh Cut Flowers 28. Art Local Artists 29. Rug Clearance 30. Overalls
199 Raymond St, Sale and Rear Carpark Entrance in Desaily st. Telephone 03 5143 0370 Mobile 0408 057 772
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October 2012
Healthy Living
Gluten Free Batter brings joy back to Fish & Chip feasts www.crispybatter.com.au
About 12 years ago, Guy Plateau, from Lakes Entrance was looking for a new product he could create. His reasons being, competition in the fast food industry was cut-throat and he was looking for something different to focus his attention on. First Guy tried playing around ing at the time, only a few hundred with different combinations of flours, Australia wide. when preparing his batter mixes in Since then, production has inL’Ocean Fish & Chips, Lakes En- creased one hundred fold and Coetrance. liac sufferers Australia wide now Without any great successes, he purchase and insist on Guy’s original then happened to be discussing it Health Wise Batter Mix. with his doctor. About one year ago, Guy sold his His doctor’s suggestions led him business to Bill Boros. Bill has been eager to continue to start experimenting with different Guy’s commitment to providing a versions of a gluten free mixture. At the time, there was not much healthy alternative to traditional batinterest in gluten allergies or their re- ter mixes sold by take away food outactions with different people. Gluten lets. Bill has not only continued the free dietry requirements were not as project, but increased distribution popular or well known. After a few samples had been cre- throughout the country considerably. When you now order your fish ated, Guy sent them off for testing and chips, if you see the Health Wise with the Coeliac Society. Upon receipt of Guy’s samples logo, make sure you request a “gluthey taste tested them and were ten free batter please.” Full details on Health Wise Batter pleasantly surprised. Their first orders were for sending Mix can be found at www.crispybatour samples to their clients, number- ter.com.au.
Bill Boros Manager Crispy Batter Tel: 0429 336 080
Wheat Free Gluten Free Yeast Free No Salt, Sugar, Dairy products or Artificial Colors & Flavors
Somerville’s Wholesaler takes on Crispy Batter Somerville’s Wholesale Foods, situated in Sale, Victoria, have been in the food business since 1943. Formerly known as the ranging from dry foods, Hawthorn Dairy, they used to chilled, frozen, meat, seafood, bottle and deliver fresh milk milk, juice, packaging and using a horse and cart. ice products. All products are In 2007, Somerville’s available to food retailers. Owners Andrew and Karen moved to their present location Somerville are pleased to be in 12 Invictus Court, Sale, to associated with Crispy Batter, expand both the business and supplying food outlets in Melthe product range. bourne and Gippsland with a Now they wholesale over 1500 different product lines, healthy alternative.
Retail Outlets BOARDWALK
Cafe Fish & Chips Gluten Free Shop 2/92 Sth Gippsland Hwy Tooradin - 03 5998 3737
L’OCEAN Fish & Chips Lakes Entrance Myer St, Lakes Entrance Gluten Free
Enquiries for Crispy Batter sales@somervilles.net.au www.somervilles.net.au
Tel: 03 5144 2585