RRP $1.20 Distributed in 6 Shires Celebrating the local food and wine of East Gippsland is a key component of this year’s Seafarers Multicultural Festival, which is set to be a celebration of cultures, food and music in Lakes Entrance. The three-day celebration, taking place on , November 30, December 1 & 2, will bring together chefs and musicians, both international and local together for a fun filled weekend. The Seafarers Multicultural Festival will promote the multicultural diversity of the East Gippsland region, encompassing Aboriginal arts, performing arts, healthy food, community cultural heritage, music, visual art and craft. Ambassador and celebrity chef Paul Mercurio is set to headline the event and together with indigenous chef Mark Olive will demonstrate their favourite recipes. On the Friday there will be the annual Feast of St Nicholas in a marquee on the foreshore, followed on Saturday by the Blessing of the Fleet, model boat display, animal petting farm, the challenging Fish Toss Competition, free to all Seafarers Spectacular-open air concert, and a number of activities for children of all ages. Sunday will bring forth the Cunninghame Arm Fishing Competition, Riviera Triathlon, Rapid Raft Race, Sports challenge, Produce stalls and market. The event is also a great opportunity for those considering a visit to Lakes Entrance for a fun weekend. Check our website www.seafarersfestival.com.au.
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Lakes Entrance SkyFest 2012
Welcome again, to the Lakes Entrance SkyFest 2012. Gippsland’s largest and most spectacular fireworks display on New Years Eve. This year the organising committee is chaired by Bruce Hurley of Lakes Entrance Rotary Club. “A team of volunteers and myself are looking after all event details this year, and we would love to hear from anyone interested in supplying the following services: • Market stalls (local produce, crafts, kids activities etc), • Entertainers (people who are looking for exposure, be they musicians, roving entertainers etc - all volunteers who would like their name put out there for 20,000 people to see should express their interest!).” It is a community event only made possible by the support of sponsorship
and donations, so we’re urging all businesses who want to be a part of this premier event, to take the opportunity and be a sponsor at whatever level they would like. It’s a brilliant marketing tool to build awareness of local business and we have a lot of visitors from the Latrobe Valley. The committee spends a lot of money in the Latrobe Valley, so it’s a good cross marketing tool for any businesses a little bit further afield. We are looking for volunteers who would like to help on the night with fund raising activities and also in the lead up, we are having raffles at the Lakes Sports and Community Club in Lakes Entrance. Anyone who would like to help Rotary in selling tickets would be appreciated, but also - why not pop down for a meal and buy a ticket and enjoy a great night out!
Donations are being sought from all local businesses and residents, they can be made via the Rotary Club website, www.lakesentrancerotary.org.au or by cheque to PO Box 260, Lakes Entrance. Alternatively you can drop into the Lakes Entrance Sports and Community Club, on the Esplanade, you’ll see us there every Saturday night. There are also donation tins at various locations around Lakes Entrance. The 2011 SkyFest was a huge success. Initially, the event was cancelled, then the community really pulled together with enthusiasm to ensure that Skyfest was reborn and that a socially responsible event was held in Lakes Entrance on NYE. Not only is this something that has happened in Lakes for almost 70 years now, it is a premier regional event that attracts many visitors to Lakes En-
trance and surrounding towns. Having the community involved also ensures a socially responsible and family friendly celebration. The fireworks and main event band are booked - the show is looking like being a spectacular event. What is most important is that we never lose sight of the fact that this event almost disappeared - and if not enough people and businesses support it, then it cannot continue into the future. It is important for many reasons to engage the community on a night like New Years Eve, to provide entertainment, to keep everyone as safe as possible and to ensure that there is adequate services provided to make sure everyone has a brilliant night. We hope to see you there, 9:30 pm for the Family SkyFest and of course the huge midnight show, on the Foreshore at the Footbridge for the countdown.
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Waterwheel re-opens The Waterwheel Tavern, at Lake Tyers Beach is about to re-open after extensive renovations and a change of management. Locals Kev Campbell, Sebastian Mazzitelli and Sean Polwarth are the three proud new licensees of the re-vamped Waterwheel Tavern. No actual open day has been chosen, as the guys are still waiting on their new licences to be processed, but it’s sure to be in time for the summer holidays.
Amongst the new additions to the Tavern are an all new menu, alfresco dining, games room, pool and jukebox, TAB facilities and of course the magnificent views are still seen from every room in the Tavern. If you’re a facebook user, lookout for their newly created facebook page, otherwise you can call them on 03 5156 5855 or visit their website at www.waterwheelbeachtavern.com. I hear whale watching has been a popular pastime from the spacious balconies.
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Lakes Entrance: activities on the Lakes
Looking for something to do over the summer holidays? Consider visiting Lakes Entrance on the Gippsland Lakes. You can make it a day trip, easily reached from as far as the Latrobe Valley, or stay for longer to truly unwind. Lakes Entrance has always been a regular holiday destination for thousands every summer. This summer, the locals are hoping to make it a memorable one as well, with plenty on offer. The Lakes Entrance Business and Tourism Association has a sub-committee devoted to ensuring you’re kept busy during those long summer days. When you return from a day at the beach, or a day on the Lake fishing, there will be lots of activities to keep the kids busy and you on the go. Mondays will see free paddleboat races from 5pm near the Footbridge. Great prizes available, so get into the action and strengthen those legs. Bare Foot Bowls will be happening at the Lakes Entrance Bowls Club.
If you spot any flying fish, you may be in the firing line of the fish throwing competitions. Tuesday will see the local footy club, the Seagulls, putting the kids through their paces with handball competitions and once again, plenty of great prizes. Wednesday will see Croquet setup on the Foreshore, with local experts on hand to give you some lessons in the fine art of croquet. Bare Foot Bowls will be on Wednesday as well. Duck Races will be held every Thursday, with the ducks racing from the Footbridge area. Make sure you
buy your ducks for $2.00 at local retail outlets or online at www.lakesentrance.com. Friday is face painting day and Bare Foot Bowls again. Most events will be held on the Foreshore. The Lakes Entrance Sports and Community Club will host a small carnival and other activities on their front lawn, on the Esplanade during the summer months. Oz Carnies will have their kids carnival setup on Church Street, near the recrecreation centre. And, they’ll have the large Zorb Balls operating randomly throughout summer.
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Guardians for Gippsland Victorian Volunteer Coast Guard at Port Albert & Port Welshpool, along with the Victoria Police, Woodside Surf Life Saving Club and Port Albert CFA conducted an exercise out of Port Albert on Saturday 27 October. The emergency management exercise day was run as part of Victoria Police Community Safety Month and at the start of the Gippsland Snapper fishing season. The day focused on promoting safe recreational boating and creating a greater awareness of the great work done by Volunteer Emergency Services in the area. The day consisted of a functional exercise, with displays and advice from various agencies. Local police at Yarram and members of the Port Albert Coast Guard banded together Port Albert Coast Guard to make this day a family fun day aimed at providing advise and guidance for safe recreational boating. within the local water ways. The exercise commenced around 9:30 Pains Wessex who manufactures flares am and tested operating functions between will also conducted a demonstration on the Victoria Police and the other agencies. deployment of a range of flares. We’re looking at communications, inStaff from Fisheries Victoria and Transteraction between the agencies, search and port Safety Victoria, Marine Safety were recovery techniques and safety aspects of there to answer questions and provide handmarine rescues. outs. The Port Albert Coast Guard has been If you have an interest in becoming a preparing for this event for some time, re- volunteer in the Coast Guard, or have an infurbishing the communications area at their terest in boating, visit one of our Volunteer Port Albert headquarters and conducting Coastguard bases. Victoria Volunteer Coast training exercises with the Woodside Surf Guard offers a wide range of courses and Club. skills for the recreational fisherman. Victorian Water Police & Port Albert For further information, contact the YarCoast Guard offered boat and equipment ram Police or Port Albert Coast Guard on safety inspections and advice on hazards (03) 5183 2555.
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Sustainable towns - Baw Baw has it! Sustainability is the word of everyone’s lips as we enter the 21st century. Whether you’re into alternative energy sources, sharing garden produce or making things with your hands, Baw Baw Shire is streets ahead of the competition. Baw Baw has it’s very own sustainability network, with their focus on achieving sustainable lifestyles in towns and cities across the Shire. Recently, the network has been holding free information workshops at local markets and gatherings across west Gippsland. Over 50 local schools and halls have received funding to install solar panels in an effort to reduce the carbon footprint of the region. Drouin Rec Reserve, Bellbird Park reserve and Drouin Bowling Club have all recently had solar systems installed, saving around $3,000 per year on their electricity bills. The LEAF Program is another initiative to bring small businesses to the table. Assistance and accreditation are issued to participating businesses, willing to
go through an energy audit to pinpoint where they can potentially save money on energy costs in the future. Each business is awarded a sticker to be prominently placed on their front windows, displaying their accreditation and participation in the scheme. Sustainable gardens is another focus of the group. Regular open days are held, showcasing some of
the leaders in the field. Activities focused on are the growing of your own food, lessening the impact of packaging on our environment. Organic waste being recycled and composted, low efficient water usage, preferrably from tank water, and minimal use of sprays and chemicals for weed and pest control. Mulching and companion planting are encouraged to reduce water wastage and encourage the return of native bird and insect species back to the area. As for the actual workshops, regular Domestic
Energy Workshops are run to give you a better understanding of your power and gas bills, ways to reduce them and techniques on how to minimise the usage of certain appliances. More Solar Open Days are being planned for Nov 10th at Rokeby Market, Nov 18 at Hill End Market and Nov 23 at Ellinbank public hall. Checkout their website for access to dates and times https://sites.google.com/ site/bawbawsn/
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Compost and save Composting is something our parents and grand parents did naturally. They didn’t need pamphlets, books and instruction manuals on how to construct and operate a composting system for their food scraps. The commonsense approach was taken then, and it still holds true today. Inside your house, you only need an extra bin. With a lid to contain the odours. Every single item of food that was once alive can be composted. This includes bread, biscuits, pastry and pasta, as well as the obvious fruit and vege scraps. If you setup a regime in your household, whereby all ex-living foodscraps are placed in the special bin, instead of the rubbish bin, you’ll be amazed at the end of the week how much space you still have in your con-
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and keeps out scavengers. Keep throwing the food scraps into the bin, with alternate layers of your otherwise wasted grass clippings, leaf mulch and any excess soil lying around. Come spring, you’ll have a bin full of worms and soil.
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November in the Vegie Patch Now that the weather is warming up the variety of crops that can be sown or planted is extensive. Even though we have had a number of mild, sunny days it is not until the soil has started to warm up that summer crops will take off and thrive. A soil thermometer is a good investment. You can test the temperature of your soil and when it has reached 17C you will be able to plant any summer crops. When preparing the soil for planting work in some blood and bone, old manure or a small amount of manure pellets (like ‘Dynamic Lifter’) to build up the soil and give the plants a start. Liquid manure or ‘compost tea’ is also an easy way to fertilise your garden. It is easy to make and needn’t cost you anything. How to make it and use it is in another article on this page. 1st WEEK • Sow seed of Brussels sprouts for December/ January transplanting • Continue to sow bush beans every 10-14
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days. Small sowings regularly will give you a continuous supply for a long time. • Plant out tomato seedlings • Sow sweet corn (sow in ‘blocks’ rather than rows to ensure pollination and better cobs). 2nd WEEK • Sow lettuce (a row about 20-30cm/8-12” long will give you any amount for transplants). • Sow melons, cucumbers, zucchinis, pumpkins & squash. There are many bush varieties if space is a problem. Pumpkins can also be trained to go along a fence or up onto a shed. • Sow climbing beans. A bean ‘teepee’ is fun for the kids. See how to make one on this page. 3rd WEEK • Sow carrots and parsnips for use during winter • Sow more bush beans 4th WEEK • Sow more sweet corn • Plant more ‘seed’ potatoes or potato pieces.
FURTHER NOTES Water all seedlings in immediately after planting. This settles the soil and removes air pockets that will dry the tiny roots. If you are planting ‘staking’ tomatoes it is best to put the stake in first then plant beside the stake to avoid damaging the plant. Train the tomatoes leaving only three, or at the most four, main shoots. Old stocking or jute string is ideal to tie them. Cut all shoots away from the base of the leaves as they emerge. If you leave these shoots until they are about 75mm/3” long they can be cut off carefully and put into a small glass or jar of water. They will soon sprout roots and can then be planted out like seedlings. It is important to keep the soil moist but do not use mulch yet as too much mulch will act as an insulator and slow the soil warming up. Caterpillars and grubs can be kept under control by hand removal. Enjoy till next month.
NANCY’S NOTES Howdy Folks! Hope ya’ll are having a nifty November! Are you planting your spring vegies? We’ve finally started, and may we all have buckets of tasty goodies! Several times this week we have had folks wanting to know about the ashes in their wood stoves; can they be used in their gardens? Well, in the days of yester yore, the naughty child had to ‘willow’ the ashes. That is, after cleaning the stove, he would put the ashes on a hearth shovel and walk through the garden, letting the breeze carry them throughout. You can imagine his face and clothes by the end the job! Wood ashes contain variable amounts of potassium (not to be confused with sulphate of potash). They can also have lots of lime, so avoid azaleas, rhodys, camellias, and the like. We use them here and save the charcoal for terrariums, a blast from the past which brings me to another question that has been popular around here. How do you plant them? All of us seem to have one stashed away somewhere. Every article we read had a different method, so this is the way I was taught: the bottom layer was scoria or pretty rocks for drainage. Next, a layer of charcoal to keep the soil sweet. Then a premium potting mix followed by spaghum or moss as a mulch (baby tears were so perfect). Aim to have the container approximately 1/3 full. As a matter of interest, a true terrarium has a sealed lid. Anyway they were originally called the Wardian Case after Dr. Nathaniel Ward. In the 19th century he was studying butterflies emerging from the chrysalis state, and became very interested in how well the plants grew. He experimented with these and eventually wrote what was most likely the first book on them. It was titled ‘Growth of Plants in Glass Cases.’ Thus they became popular in Victorian homes and were used to transport exotic plants about Great Britain and Europe. Maybe we should all have a rummage in the shed. Find one, and have a go. It will be fun! Happy gardening! Cheers! Nancy Ps. Thanks to the Encyclopaedia of Australian Gardening for the information on Doctor Ward
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WHITE WOMAN’S WATERHOLE Perhaps the biggest story to come out of Gippsland in the 1840s was the search for a lost white women said to have been held captive by some Gunaikurnai people.
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Local legend has it that in the 1840s, a young woman, the sole survivor of a shipwreck off the nearby Ninety Mile Beach was taken and held captive by the local tribe of Bratwoloong, who inhabited this part of Gippsland. Angus McMillan, an explorer who later squatted on land in Gippsland for his own pastoral requirements, started this story in the 1840s, with a letter to the Sydney Press. McMillan claimed he had come across a deserted Gunaikurnai camp strewn with an array of items, including female clothing and a dead baby, said by a Dr. Alexander Arbuckle to be a white child. SALE WETLANDS The wetlands may be reached either via Lake Guthridge, which is right beside the Princes Highway/ South Gippsland Highway intersection in Sale, or by turning off the South Gippsland Highway about 1km out of town. The turnoff is well signposted. Further information may be obtained at the Sale Visitor Information centre.
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"Koories learned from the land, and managed to sustain themselves for 60,000 years. We need to aim for a similar understanding, and to value the vast resources of our unique Australian flora, already so well adapted to the land. We have yet to develop a sustainable agriculture in Australia, and our challenge is to match the span of Koorie survival. KNOB RESERVE STRATFORD Axes and fish hooks. Meetings past and present. On the bluff high above a bend in the Dooyeedang (Avon River) axe heads were sharpened on the sandstone grinding stones. The deep grooves, which may still be easily observed, are a reminder of the ancestors who have visited this place for centuries.
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When the stones were ready they were bound with kangaroo sinew to a handle of supple wood which had been treated in a fire to harden it.
Yarram Wellington Shire’s Yarram Visitor Information Centre is located in the historic Yarram Courthouse building located in Commercial Road Open 6 days between 10am4pm, the Centre offers visitors an extensive stock of brochures and local guides, art & craft, souvenir postcards, and is an ideal base for touring the coastline in the southern wellington region or South Gippsland. The Centre has clean toilets and a quality gift shop and offers visitors internet access. (fee) Located on the A440 (Commercial Road) in Yarram (Closed Wednesdays) Phone: 61 0351826553
The krowathunkooloong Keeping Place is housed in a beautifully designed building located on the grounds of the Gippsland and east Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative in Dalmahoy Street Bairnsdale
KEEPING PLACE
www.tourismwellington.com.au Phone: 61 0351441108
Krowathunkooloong
8 Foster Street Sale Located on the A1
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RAMAHYUCK CEMETERY We ask that you do not walk on the graveyard, as you may be walking over many unmarked grave sites. Ramahyuck ‘our home’ In the early 1860s the Moravian missionary, Frederick Hagenauer established a mission station on the Avon River near Lake Wellington. Hagenauer named the mission Ramahyuck; Ramah: Hebrew for ‘home’ and yuck: Aboriginal for ‘our’
Open 7 days between 9am-5pm, the centre offers visitors an extensive stock of brochures and local guides, local produce, art and craft, souvenir postcards and an ideal base for touring in the Wellington region. The Centre has clean toilets, a children’s playground and free BBQ’s
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The wetlands were like a supermarket for the GUNAIKURNAI people of the area. A walk around Lake Guthridge to the Sale Common boardwalks reveals numerous plants and birds which were sources of food and other important raw materials.
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Imaginative displays provide an in-depth look at the Indigenous history of the Gunai/Kurnai people from pre-European settlement through to the present day The displays provide a vital insight into Indigenous culture, as well as a range of other themes including the impact of the Gippsland Missions and prohibition of cultural practices and, all displays in an insightful and moving manner
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Bataluk Trail
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DEN OF NARGUN The Nargun is a large female creature who lives in a cave behind a waterfall in the Mitchell River. The Den of Nargun is a place of great cultural significance to the Gunaikurnai people, especially the women. Traditionally Gunaikurnai men were not allowed down to the Den of Nargun or the Woolshed Creek valley. Gunaikurnai men respected this traditional law and still do today. Please treat this place with respect. KROWATHUNKOOLOONG Since the time when Borun and Tuk founded our people, the Gunaikurnai hunted the animals and gathered the fruits of a vast natural wilderness. This land fed, clothed and sheltered us. At times this land was generous, at other times cruel. To our Ancestors, life was a constant test of the weapon maker's skills, the hunter's endurance and the tireless explorations of the gatherers.
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Our Gunaikurnai territory was sheltered by tall mountains to the north and west and watered by its many rivers that flowed fully through the coastal plains to the estuaries and into the ocean. This land fostered our clans, the creation of our language, our rich mythology, laws, social customs and skills in craft and artifacts. Our Land was our Mother. HOWITT PARK On a small rise overlooking Wahyand (Mitchell River) the men made a canoe. The 4m long scar made when the bark was peeled away can still be seen on the tree in Howitt Park. It is believed that this tree is approximately 170 years old LEGEND ROCK One day, some fisherman who had hauled in many fish with their nets, ate their catch around their campfire. The women, guardians of the social law, saw that the men had eaten more than enough but had not fed their dogs. As a punishment for their greed the fishermen were turned to stone. BUCHAN CAVES A nearby cave contains artifacts and evidence of Aboriginal occupation of 18,000 years ago, making it one of the oldest Ice Age (23-10,000) cave sites in south east Australia. Repeated or long-term camping activities were undertaken throughout the Buchan region. BURNT BRIDGES RESERVE The local plants and animals gave the Aboriginal people of this area, the Gunaikurnai, most of what they needed. Many different plants were used for food and medicines and to produce woven baskets and nets and in the manufacture of tools and weapons CAPE CONRAN The viewing platform at Salmon Rock is built above an Aboriginal shell midden; the top layer is visible. A shell midden denotes a special site or meeting place where people have gathered regularly for many generations to feast, celebrate and perform ceremonies. Middens in East Gippsland have been dated at over 10,000 years old. Even today, Cape Conran remains a special place for the Gunaikurnai people of the area to visit throughout the year.
loong Keeping Palace provides an the indigenous history and culture ighlight of any East Gippsland Visit
Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust
Open y to Friday 9am-5pm or lunch from 12-1pm ekends and public holidays ed tours by appointment
In 1971 each adult who was registered as being a resident of Lake Tyers between January 1968 and October 1970 was allotted 1,000 shares, and each child was allotted 500 shares. This was the first land handed back to indigenous Australians as Freehold Title, a very important event!
Admission Adults $6 Student $4 or/Pensioner $3.50 Family $15.00
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Gippsland and East Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd. 37-53 Dalmahoy Street, Bairnsdale Phone 5152 1891
A 10 Year Community Renewal 2001-2014 A community renewal program based on a partnership between the community and all levels of government has brought great positive changes toMake Lake Tyers a healthy, proud, self sufficient and safe community Improve housing and physical environment Increase employment, learning and local economic activity Improve personal safety and reduce crime Increase access to services
The Lake Tyers Trust Residents are proud of the journey of achievement with more to come! A web-site is now being developed for the Trust, the Trust Enterprise are successful with the farm, Training Centre, and a Computer Enterprise Project. These are the programs for Children and Men’s Program and Woman’s program just commenced. Heritage Building have been restored and the Old and New Cemeteries improved. Plans to develop a Cultural & Heritage program for visitors has now began. www.laketyersaboriginaltrust.com.au
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Food & Wine in Gippsland
Gluten free Fish & Chips Boardwalk Cafe Fish and Chippery understand the requirements of a gluten free diet. Having coeliac disease is no easy task to manage, and the owner can sympathise with sufferers, being one himself. In response to this dietrey
requirement, they now only use G&C Crispy Batter’s Gluten Free batter. Not only fish can be battered of course, potato cakes, pumpkin cakes, dimsims, scallops and calamari rings are some of the other foods able to be fried in a gluten free batter.
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All fried foods are heated in Rice Bran Oil, a hypo allergenic oil that’s naturally cholesterol free, high in vitamin E and low in saturated fats. Next time you’re heading near Tooradin, an attractive coastal village, be sure to drop-in and have a feast.
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Swiss Cafe - gourmet Korumburra has it’s very own cafe scene, with the town literally scattered with cafes, restaurants and takeaway food outlets. Swiss Cafe is a small cafe in Mine Road, Korumburra, with a very European menu and ambiance. Their menu starts with a breakfast, having all dishes served with large slices of
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toasted sourdough bread. Perfect for those wheat intolerant diners. Lunch goes forward with toasted sandwiches, focaccias, and many vegetarian options. Salads are always fresh and are served with their special, in-house dressing. If you’d like to contact the Swiss Cafe, please telephone 03 5655 1747.
Café Fish & Chippery
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GLUTEN FREE Shop 2 / 92 South Gippsland Hwy, Tooradin VIC 3980 ( PO Box 227, Tooradin VIC 3980)
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The owner of Boardwalk Cafe Fish & Chippery has coeliac disease, and understands the gluten free diet first hand. Unlike some fish and chip shops offering gluten free as an option, the 'Boardwalk' only uses gluten free batter! They use G&C Crispy Gluten Free batter because of its lower oil absorption and crispy nature. It's popular with all customers, whether they have a gluten intolerance or not. There is a fabulous selection of gluten free fish and chips available. Fish can be battered or grilled, and varieties include flake, blue grenadier, whiting, flathead tails, and barramundi. There's potato cakes, pumpkin cakes, chips, scallops, calamari rings, chicken nuggets, fish bites, battered broccoli, battered hot dogs, chicken schnitzel, chicken parma , hamburgers, steak sandwiches, pineapple fritters, as well home-made gluten free dim sims and spring rolls!
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Orders are cooked in Rice Bran Oil, a hypo allergenic oil that's cholesterol free, naturally high in vitamin E, low in saturated fat, with a good balance of poly and mono unsaturated fats. Rice Bran Oil has a very light and delicate flavour, and food absorbs up to 20% less oil during cooking. Boardwalk Cafe Fish & Chippery also stocks a great range of gluten free snacks. Musk sticks, nougat bars, sesame bars, rocky road, peanut brittle, biscuits, mints, mini-mudcakes, lemon passionfruit cheesecake, zehnder breads & desserts... and the list goes on! They also make gluten free milk shakes, and their slushies contain 99% fruit juice. Tooradin is an attractive coastal village situated on Western Port Bay, only 10 minutes out of Cranbourne and just 50 minutes from Melbourne via the Monash Freeway. It features great waterfront picnic areas, dining shelters and BBQs. Why not visit Tooradin to enjoy some gluten free fish and chips?
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Travelling Gippsland
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4WD Tag Along Tours of the Victorian High Country
Peak Out Tours conducts small, personalised - 'Bush on a Budget' 4WD Tag Along Tours for individuals or small groups in the Victorian High Country from easy day trips and weekends to Epic Off Road 3 & 5 Day 4WD Adventure Tag Along Tours to suit your Four Wheel Driving experience and budget. Focusing on getting you, your family and your 4WD outdoors & off road in a safe and fun environment. Tour participants will be led by an experienced guide focusing on you and your passengers safety whilst giving you the best possible hands on experience that the Victorian High Country has on offer. From isolated destinations rich in pioneering and gold mining history to 360 degree panoramic mountain top views that will leave you speechless and memories that will last a forever. Take a journey into the pristine wilderness that is the Victorian High Country and 'Create Your Own Adventure'. All tag along tours are self catered & self equipped, however some equipment can be hired at reasonable rates if required. All tours conducted are limited to a maximum of three vehicles, ensuring all trip participants receive the best possible experience. Peak Out™ Tours is a business built on passion. You will be guided by someone who genuinely enjoys showcasing this beautiful part of the country to people like you. Peak Out™ Tours is about education through an enjoyable hands on experience in one of Australia’s most majestic destinations, that is the Victorian High Country. Peak Out™ Tours specialises in 4WD Tag Along Tours throughout the Victorian High Country all year round. With extensive experience leading both small and large groups through the Victorian High Country from easy day trips to five day 4WD Adventure tours into some of the most rugged and remote destinations, you can be assured that you and your passengers safety is the number one priority. I look forward to guiding you, your passengers and your 4WD on a tag along tour with Peak Out™ Tours where you can... Create Your Own Adventure
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.”
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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 $54,500 On Road Suncoast 19.6ft This brand new caravan offers all the comforts of home. Air/cond, full ensuite, TV/DVD, full oven, 2 door fridge/freezer On the road Tow away $62,000 Supreme Bunk Van 21ft Queen bed, plus triple bunks, air/cond, seperate shower/toilet Was $55,990 REDUCED- Make a good offer
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The happy season is around the corner and the summer of camping is fast approaching. Now is the time to check that gear, put those wish list items together and let the family know what you want all before you weigh yourself down with your Christmas feast.
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But you ask “What type of camping should I do with the family?” This is question I get asked all the time, so I thought I'd order the types of camping to give people a better understanding of what options they have to choose. Hiking is the most traditional of all forms of camping and gets you the closest to nature and the wild. Whether you go out there Bear Grylls style with almost nothing but the bare essentials or you pack for every situation, you'll get to and see things that you never could have seen before. It's labor intensive but even the whole family can enjoy in this simple act of walking. Gear can be a problem but if you have friends or relatives that hike you could always ask for a favor, alternatively you can hire gear to get you through the weekend. It takes a lot of preparation but in my opinion it's the most rewarding. Next would be general base camping, this would be the main type for most four wheel drivers and families. Everything is in the car so no one needs to carry anything on their backs, you simple find a quiet spot and set up camp. You can bring many mod cons with you and you can relax and bask in the world that is all around you. I find this to be the best to just relax and chill with either friends or family. There's much less gear here for people
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to gather and most people will have most of what you need somewhere berried in the shed out back. Portable fridge/freezers would be the only thing I'd really suggest here if you don't already have one as they can really make a big difference in what you can bring with you and how fresh your food stays in general. The next step out of the wilderness would be to either get a camper trailer or caravan. They're the fastest of all the set ups and pack ups and can make you feel right at home, even with the wildlife just outside your door. I feel removed from nature when going with this option, but that's not a bad thing, the peace and quiet, the ease of setting up camp makes for a very enjoyable experience. Although you might not be able to get as far as other forms of camping, you'll rarely have any issues or problems forgetting things like the stove or water. This is by far the most expensive for of travel but the most rewarding, so make up with those long lost relations and see if they're using that old caravan of theirs. If none of these tickle your fancy well then I guess the only other option is to head to the beach resorts and the five star hotels. If you have any other questions or even just need a bit of advise pop down and see us at our new shop 12 June Crt opposite Dahlsens and we'll help you find whatever it is you need. Happy and safe travels out there this season Your in walking Chris
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Community Radio’sRadio of Gippsland Gippsland
Gippsland FM - Program Schedule October, 2012. 0600
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Breaky – 80’s/ 90’s
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Breaky – 60’s / 70’s
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Classical Music
Easy Listening Music
Pop Nostalgia Blues
Youth – Music
80’s/90’s Music
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Rock / Pop Nostalgia – 60’s to 90’s Public First
Local Issues
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German
Maltese
Dutch
Indonesian
Chinese
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Japanese
Classic Rock
Filipino
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5pm Greek 6.30 Sudanese
Alternative Music
Rock / Pop
Country Music
Blues 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
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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
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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.
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Traralgon Show
Traralgon Show Traralgon & District Agricultural Society Inc 124th Show - Horses to Horsepower
For more Information please phone 03 51741366
Friday Night
6pm - in the Arena: Egg & Spoon Races, Sack Races, Gumboot Throw Fireworks between 9pm and 9.30pm when dark
Program Saturday 1st December
Program Friday 30th November Ring 1. 9:00am Show Hunter Classes, Led Classes, Handler Classes, Ridden Classes Ring 2. 9:00am Ponies, Hacks and Galloways Ring 3. 9:00am Galloways, Ponies and Hacks Ring 5 10:00am Pony Club Ring 6 9:30am Riding Ponies Ring 7 9:00am APSB Riding Ponies, APSB Led Ponies, Welsh Ponies, Mountain, Moorland and Fjord, Farm Animals, Puppet Shows,Working Blacksmith 6:00pm Gumboot Throw- Children and Adults, Egg and Spoon Races 9:00pm or 9:30pm Fireworks 7:30pm or 8:00pm Santa Arrives 9:00pm or 9:30pm Fireworks SHOW CLOSES 3PM SATURDAY
Ring 1. 9:00am Friesans and Purebred Friesans 9:30am Clydesdales, Harness Ring 2. 9:00am Hacks, Galloways and Ponies Ring 3 9:00am Hacks, Galloways and Ponies Ring 4 9:00am Paint Horses, Stock Horses Ring 5 8:30am Riding Classes Ring 6 9:00am Shetlands, Miniature Ponies, Miniature Horses, Small Horses Ring 7 8:30am Pintos, Buckskins 10:30am Poultry 10:00am Dairy Goats 10:00am Woodchops Car Display Tractor Display 10am Miss Tiny Tot 3-5 years Master Tiny Tot 3-5 years Junior Show Girl 6-12 Years Show Girl 13-17 Years Junior Show Boy 6-12 Years Miss Showgirl 18 Years & over
Things To Do Membership
Traralgon Show Enjoy the Prestige Benefits of becoming a Member of needs your help now for the 2013 show. the Show. Privilliges of being a Commitee Member are: 1: Free Admission for member and guest to the show Become a member 2: Admits 1 Car and help keep the 3: The right to attend meeting show for our furure 4: Reduced Entry Fees in competitive sections children and families
Free Puppet Shows Free Farm Animals Free Country Music Working Blacksmith VIntage, Classic and Modern Car Display Black Snake Productions Free Music
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1996 Ford Falcon - Reg Jan 2013. PHY 136. 265,000km. $1500 ono. Ph 0400 136 404.
2003 Daewoo Nubira SIQ816. White, leath uph. Immobiliser, RWC, Reg 7/13, EC, $5300. Ph 5174 0022 2004 Holden VY SII Commodore. SRI 505 Delft Blue, RWC, Very reliable, 2 new tyres, $7500. Ph 0478039997. 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. XLM 288. VR-X, CJ MY09, auto sedan, Blue, Reg. 1/13, FSH, Warranty, EC. 1 own, Ph 0405535145 $18990 ono 2011 Toyota Hilux. YMO 086. 2WD. EC. 2.7L pet. Man. Tray, T/ bar. a/c. CD/aux. $15,900. Ph 0437 990 266. 2000 VT Commodore. RNH 121. Exc drive, easily fixed problem. Reg 9mths. 256000ks. $4200 ono. Ph 0408 512 993.
4.6 Caribbean Monaro 135hp Evinrude, Brooker trailer. $4,500. T 5153 1588
2000 Toyota Camry Auto. RWC. 11mth Rego. OHJ199. 247,000km. EC $4000 neg. Ph 0401 497 657 2007 Subaru Forestor - Sat Nav. F/s. Air bags, RWC. 160,000km. EG. UQE847. $17,000. Ph 0428 859 818. 2005 Holden VZ Storm Ute - 1 owner, TRU236. 118,000km. $16,000 ono. Ph 0427 328 783. 1990 Mazda MX5 Roadster - Soft top, mint cond. SIEM50. $8,500. Ph 0427 222 054. 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer: Auto. As new. 76000 km. Lady driver. WDO 010. $12 ,990. Ph. 5156 8846. 2005 Mazda 6 Luxury Sports: 5 Spd. Immac. condition. 79000 km. $16750. Ph. 0418322662. 2006 Nissan Navara D40. YRQ120. 4WD, D/cab, steel tray, 40,000km, $25,000. Ph 0409 250 211.
CARAVANS Regent Pop-Top - Awning, Annexe. Many extras. Ready to go. $21,000 neg. Ph 0417 537 250.
CAMPER FOR SALE
“HORSE’S Horse’s horses” BAIRNSDALE HORSE AUCTIONS 1st December 2012 East Gippsland livestock exchange- 11 Saleyards Rd Bairnsdale
Hugh Xmas Horse & Sundrie sale…. 2003 Mercedes Benz Motor Home. WDY722. Fully equipped and ready to go. Queen & single beds. $75,000. Mike, Ph 0418 596 900. 1965 Type S Jaguar 3.8L, goes well, no RWC or Reg. 2nd almost complete car included. Parts, Workshop & Haynes manuals. $11,500 ono Peter 5155 1191
Sundries start 10.00am Horse auctions 1.00pm Contact: Joe Lawrence 0409 712 417 www.bairnsdalehorseauctions.com.au
sAturDAY 24th noVEMBEr 2012
The Yarram CounTrY Club
Yarram annual Show - Celebrating 130 Years -
oFFicE BEArErs 2012 President: Mrs Michelle Boddy Vice President: Mr Eddie McDonald. Treasurer: Mrs. Glenda Bland Secretary: Mrs. Vanessa Bennett P O Box 116, Yarram. 3971 Ph (03) 51 826179 Fax (03) 51 826241 nessbennett@hotmail.com
EntriEs closE FriDAY 16th noVEMBEr 2012
2 Saturday, 19th 24 November 2011 Yarram Receration Reserve Buckley St Yarram
As part of our cultural heritage for over 125 years the Yarram 130 Agricultural Show brings the traditions of the country to one central showcase. It celebrates all things within the regional and agricultural areas of our community and ownership of this event is vitally important to securing it to continue for generations to come. This year’s show will be packed with: FREE face painting and FREE animal nursery Roaming Reptiles Horticulture Displays Livestock demonstrations & competitions Commercial Cow Challenge Display Horse Events Arts & Craft Competitions Carnival rides Show Bags Wood Chopping Competitions Various food &Country amusement stalls Our Major Sponsors are Yarram Club and Wellington Shire
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Grow your business
Improve your own financial position For far too long, arranging financial products and services has been a painful experience, and Club Financial Services – Gippsland is committed to changing all that.
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At Club, our vision is to become your first choice for all your finance needs. We’re proud to support the people who support us, and from our relatively modest beginnings providing home loans, we’re delighted to be able to offer an even greater range of services than ever before. At CFS we consider ourselves a financial business centre for our clients, not just a mortgage broker. Accordingly, we would like to offer our clients access to a number of our other services which now include; Financial Planning Club Financial Services- Gippsland is pleased to introduce our financial planning arm Forever Young Insurance & Wealth who can help you with everything from risk insurance (including life insurance and income protection) through to Investment and Wealth creation (including superannuation).
Our FYI Wealth advisor is able to access a wide variety of products to determine what options will satisfy your security needs and give you peace of mind. By using our qualified Financial Planner you will be keeping your finances under the one umbrella; allowing your mortgage broker and financial adviser to work together in maintaining and improving your financial position. If you have not spoken with a financial planner in the past 12 months, you should definitely do it now. House and Contents Insurance Buying insurance can be both stressful and time-consuming and with so many in-
surance companies to choose from, it can be confusing as well. Club Financial Services- Gippsland in conjunction with Allianz is now able to offer a range of high quality, affordable insurances, including Home Building & Contents, as well as Car & Landlord Insurance – all designed to provide you with peace of mind. Motor Vehicle & Equipment Finance We can now also assist with motor vehicle & equipment finance. Should you be looking at purchasing a new car or equipment – be it for personal or business use speak to us today about getting finance. We can organise competitive rates, flexible terms as well as hire purchase and leasing. Home Loan review A home loan review will give an assessment of your current mortgage, the potential benefits could be: paying off your loan sooner, improved cash flow, easier repayments, more money for personal use and mortgage products that work harder for you. As you can see… there are many other ways in which Club Financial Services Gippsland can assist and protect you to ensure that you are on the right track to achieving your financial goals. Be it a new investment property, refinance, debt consolidation, vehicle or equipment finance or even financial planning or insurance, let Club Financial Services and Forever Young Insurance and Wealth take the stress out of finance for you - allowing you to relax in the knowledge that a professional is on your side. If at any time you would like a review of your loan or have any questions regarding your home loan, insurances or superannuation options, contact our office on (03) 5175 0411 or email info@gippsland.clubfs.com. au Your future, your freedom, your club. Kebenijo Pty Ltd, an Authorised Credit Representative 365253 of ClubFS Pty Ltd, Australian Credit Licence 392887.
how does your home loan compare? Ask us today. Call us on 5175 0411 for your free, no obligation consultation or visit our website at gippsland.clubfs.com.au Kebenijo Pty Ltd, an Authorised Credit Representative 365253 of ClubFS Pty Ltd, Australian Credit Licence 392887
Rob Egan
Finance Broker
your future your freedom your club
Josh Egan Finance Broker
03 5175 0411
35 Hotham St, Traralgon VIC 3844
November 2012
Events in Gippsland
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FOB REAL ESTATE – LOCH SPORT BASS ROOM RAMADA RESORT PHILLIP ISLAND PHILLIP ISLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL Inc 8th Annual Phillip Island Jazz Festival 16th Nov—Wine, Dine & Dance Opening Night (7.00pm to 11.30pm) Bookings Essential 17th Nov Jazz All Day/Evening—10.00am—11pm 18th Nov Jazz All Day—10.00am to 6.30pm 2128 Phillip Island Rd, Cowes For all your Festival Accommodation needs contact Ramada Resort Phillip Island 03 5952 8000 www.ramadaphillipisland.com.au (Be sure to ask for the SPECIAL FESTIVAL ACCOMMODATION DEAL)
For more information or bookings contact Secretary - Jill Boyce - 0417 416 300 Festival Director - Robin Blackman - 0432 814 407 For up to date information log on to www.phillipislandjazzfest.org.au PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
GIPPSLAND LAKES & NINETY MILE BEACH 177 National Park Road Located overlooking Lake Victoria Water views are if a two storey home is built Ideal sea change property 250 metres to the Lake Victoria 2.5 kilometres to Ninety Mile Surf Beach Approx size 648m2 $90,000 www.foblochsport.com 54 Lake Street, Loch Sport 0351 460 933
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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
Gippsland Market News Paynesville Lions Club Market Gilsenan Reserve, P’ville 2nd Sun of month 8am-1pm Contact 0400 327 526
Yarram Variety Market Guide/Scout Hall Cnr Church Rd & Sth Gipp Hwy 1st Sun of month 8am-1pm
Bairnsdale Uniting Church Car & Boot Market Great Alpine Road, Lucknow 3rd Sat of month 8:30-11:00am
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
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
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Rokeby Community Market Main Road, Rokeby 2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm September to May Contact 56 26 8523
Heyfield Market John Greaves Memorial Park, Temple St, Heyfield 1st Sat of month from 8am Contact 5148 0505
Longwarry Fire Brigade Market Bennett St, Longwarry 1st Sunday of Month 8am-1pm March to December Contact 0419 158 946
Wellington Farmers Market 3rd Sat of month 8am-1pm Cobb & Co. Stables Raymond Street, Sale
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 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
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Maffra Variety & Farmers Market 1st Sun of month 9am-1pm Contact 0408 057 772 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
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
Rosedale Community Market Prince St Park, Rosedale 2nd Sun of month 7am-1:30pm Contact 5199 2709
Coal Creek Farmers Market Coal Creek Community Park Korumburra 2nd Sat of month 8am-1pm
Sale Charity Market Thompson River Canal Reserve Sale, Gippsland 3rd Sun of month 7am-1pm Contact 5144 1258
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
BASS COAST Churchill Island Market Visitors Centre, Churchill Island 4th Sat of month, 8:00am – 1:00pm Contact 5664 0096 Coronet Bay Market Cnr Gellibrand St and Bantering Bay Rd, Nov 3rd and Jan 5th 8:00am – 2:00pm Contact 5678 0341 Cowes Market Settlement Road, Cowes Every Sunday, 9:00am – 2:00pm Contact 0422 749 964 Cowes – Island Craft Market St Phillips Parish Hall, Thompson Ave 2nd Sat of month, 9:00am – 2:00pm Contact 0412 710 276 Cowes – Market on Chapel Uniting Church, Chapel Street Cowes 4th Sat of month, 8:30am – 2:00pm Contact 5952 5905 Grantville Market Grantville Recreation Reserve 4th Sunday of month (3rd Sunday in December), 8:30am – 2:00pm Contact 5997 6221 Inverloch Farmers Market The Glade (front of the Inlet Hotel) 3rd Sunday of month, 8:00am – 1:00pm Contact 5664 0096 San Remo Cuppa and Chat Market St Augustine’s Anglican Church, Marine Parade San Remo 2nd Fri/Sat of month, 9:00am – 1:00pm/9:00am – 12:00pm Contact 5678 5386 Wonthaggi Rotary Market Apex Park, Murray Street Wonthaggi 2nd Sunday of month, 8:00am – 1:00pm Contact 5672 5812
SALE CHRISTIAN BOOKS & GIFTS Christmas Cards Advent Calenders Nativity Scenes Greeting Cards Gift Ware Shop 14, Cobb & Co Stables Markets 199 Raymond St, Sale
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Cobb & Co Market News
COBB & CO. STABLES MARKET
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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199 RAYMOND STREET, SALE 3850
25 MINI SHOPS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Telephone: 5143 0370
9.00 am to 5.00 pm
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PUZZLING 2 – GIPPSLAND GOURMET SEAFOODS – JUDDY ROSE PHOTGRAPHY – NANNA SALLY'S – BREEDAZZLED – SALE BRIDAL HOUSE SCHOOL UNIFORMS – SCARLEY DESIGNS – COME'N'C – NANMA'S ORIGINALS – ANGIE'S CAKES HEATHER BRAE CERAMICS – SALE CHRISTIAN BOOKS & GIFTS - FUNCTIONS – EVENTS – MARKETS - BOOKS PUZZLING 2 – GIPPSLAND GOURMET SEAFOODS – JUDDY ROSE FUN SHOPPING EXPERIENCE PHOTGRAPHY A – NANNA SALLY'S – BREEDAZZLED – SALE BRIDAL HOUSE 25 UNIQUE INDEPENDENT MINI SHOPS ALL SCHOOL UNIFORMS – SCARLEY DESIGNS – COME'N'C – NANMA'S UNDER THE ONE ROOF ORIGINALS – ANGIE'S CAKES HEATHER BRAE CERAMICS – SALE CHRISTIAN BOOKS & GIFTS - FUNCTIONS – EVENTS – MARKETS BOOKS FARMER'S MARKET PUZZLING 2 – GIPPSLAND GOURMET SEAFOODS JUDDY EVERY 3 SATURDAY OF THE MONTH – – 8.00am until 1.00pm ROSE VARIETY MARKET PHOTGRAPHY – NANNA SALLY'S – BREEDAZZLED – SALE BRIDAL EVERY 1 SATURDAY OF THE MONTH – 8.00am until 1.00pm HOUSE SCHOOL UNIFORMS – SCARLEY DESIGNS – COME'N'C – NANMA'S CRAFT MARKET EVERY 2 SUNDAY OF THE MONTH – ORIGINALS – ANGIE'S CAKES HEATHER BRAE CERAMICS – SALE 9.00am until 1.00pm CHRISTIAN BOOKS & GIFTS - FUNCTIONS – EVENTS MARKETS BOOKS PUZZLING 2 – GIPPSLAND GOURMET SEAFOODS – JUDDY ROSE PHOTOG JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH rd
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Cobb & Co Stables Market Complex See all your favourite party planner consultants in one place in a no obligation browsing atmosphere...... ...lots of FREE giveaways and SHOWBAGS of goodies.... For further information contact Mark Watson on 0408 057772 or email squirtmark@bigpond.com Saturday 24th November 2012 9.00 am until 4.00 pm
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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