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An Inverleigh Progress Association Publication ISSN 0313-8453

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APRIL 2020

Volume 46 Number 3

All services on ANZAC Day 2020 cancelled. see details on page 17.

2 Leigh News WHAT’s NOT ON Probus Lunch Inverleigh seniors IPA @ Inverleigh Hall Inverleigh Historical Society Inverleigh Sing Sesh Knit, Knatter & That Teesdale

St Johns Banno - Lunch G.P. Arts Trail Creators and Craft Market Food Swaps CWA Meetings-Native Hut and Inverleigh Branches Inverleigh Bowls

INVERLEIGH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION meet in the

Inverleigh PublicTHall INGS

E E B PU(ExceptNJanuary) CELL NOTICE CA ER RTH U F L TI ALWAYS WELCOME VISITORS UNARE E month @7 :30pm on the 3rd Wednesday each D LICofM

President: Hilary Hamilton Secretary: Luanne Thornton Treasurer: Tony Waayers Leigh News Editor: Peter Trevaskis

All Church Meetings Red Cross Meetings Tai Chi-Teesdale Golf (Inverleigh & others) ANZAC Day Services

The Progress Association has been actively working towards improving the amenity of Inverleigh for over 40 years. Of course all such organisations need volunteers and the Association is no exception. Without them nothing happens. If you have some ideas for the town you would like to achieve, you are welcome to join us and help achieve them.

Some of the projects completed by the Progress Association include: The Federation Bridge which was built to commemorate the centenary of Federation in 2001.

Walking Tracks were established with lots of support from the community, including fencing and tree planting.

Public Toilets Progress Association members worked for many years with Council to have the old toilets removed and a new block built, which did not detract from the entrance to our town. They are used more than any other toilets in the Shire.

The Clock a new clock was recently installed on the clock tower in our main street, clearly visable from the General Store across the road.

The Inverleigh Historical Society was formed in 2004. It operates under the auspices of the Inverleigh Mechanics Institute and Public Hall Committee.

Our Aims are to collect and preserve items of local historic interest and to promote research and interest in local history.

We welcome all donations to our collection or the opportunity to GS Nmaterial.

I T E copy We are most grateful to the many people who have kept meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall C ME ED I L B L L Historical PU @ 8pm Ethe 0n the 4th Monday of each Month ICE Society in mind as they sorted through their own collecANC ER NOT C (Except December & January) RTH tions.

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We undertake many interesting projects and have enjoyable N President: Katrina Robson meetings, which you are welcome to attend.

Peter’s Editorial

How much has changed in just one month, since I last prepared the Leigh News.

The whole world seems to have been turned on it's head and how we manage and cope with daily life is completely different.

I am amazed at how our political leaders have had to adjust to this new world of constant change and provide direction for us all. Our Prime Minister and our State Premier, from two completely different political backgrounds are having to stand up and lead us all through uncharted waters none of us have had to deal with in our own lifetime. I personally thank our leaders for taking control as best they know how and navigate us all through this maze of life as we adjust to it now.

Who knows how long this will last, but we will come out the other side with life experience that we have never experienced before. Please stay positive in a world going through turmoil. Keep looking out for each other and support each other. Social media is playing a big part for us all on this journey. Thanks to those in our community who are using this to support and encourage each other. I love hearing about the various activities around our town, especially to help our children on this journey.

I'm still not sure if a printed copy of this month's newsletter is possible, so if you are able to share a copy electronically with family and friends, please do so if you can. Until next month, stay safe and keep encouraging each other. We all need it.

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9TH ANNUAL DACHSHUND DERBY A GREAT SUCCESS

Well what a day we had at the 9th Annual Inverleigh Dachshund Derby on 1st March 2020. The sun was shining and the crowds and pouches turned up !! We as a committee were totally overwhelmed with the number of people that came out and had fun with their dogs.

There were 133 registered dogs on the day, 565 cars through the gate, people visiting from 80 different suburbs/townships, including Torquay, Drysdale, Ararat, Altona Meadows, Kensington and Timboon just to name a few ! We also had great support for the event with representatives from federal, state, and local council in attendance on the day.

We had 16 Dachshunds in the Derby Final with “Lucille” from Ballarat taking out the main event.

This event is only one day a year, but the Committee spends all year planning & fundraising and it goes to show all our hard work paid off.

We do hope you all enjoyed the day and look forward seeing you all next year at our 10th event!

During the year we will be on the hunt to recruit some more volunteers to help out on the day.

If you are interested and enjoy dogs and would like to be a part of a great community event, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

inverleighdachshunderby@gmail.com or Melissa on 0408 595 093.

This day would not go ahead without sponsors, we are very grateful to Julie from Stockdale & Leggo Bannockburn our main sponsor of our trophies for the second year running ! Golden Plains Shire for funding our newly branded marquees, Kym & Lyndsay Addison from Geelong Pet Photography for the sponsorship of the cutest puppy event and providing us with lots of action shots from the day. Also, a big thank you to the Inverleigh Cricket Club for running the canteen on the day and to our 15 stallholders that consisted of a Doggie Day Spa, plants, handmade handbags, fibre art, handmade dog treats, dog café and pet photography. There was certainly a wonderful variety and array of dog related wares.

4 Leigh News POLICE REPORT FOR APRIL 2020

I have had some reports of youths in the Inverleigh pre-school grounds out of hours. Youths have been moving and using equipment, leaving gates open and leaving rubbish around the grounds. On learning of this I also found the Primary school has had issues with youths after hours on the grounds climbing onto the top of the shade sails and using them as a trampoline which is extremely dangerous. They also had a waste pipe damaged and a security light smashed. There are also reports of youths riding bikes up and down the rear wooden deck which could also result in a fall. Previously I have also had reports of youths in the Teesdale school grounds forcing their way into the sports sheds and getting out various pieces of equipment to use. Now while the principals have allowed the access to the grounds in the past I am sure this will stop pretty quickly if this kind of behaviour continues. No person should be in the kindergarten grounds after hours.

If property is damaged in the school grounds you can expect that it will be investigated and persons will be

arrested, interviewed and charged.

It can be a balancing act with giving children some freedom but parents also need to be aware of what their children are up to and where they are if you need to locate them. In Geelong I would often find youths roaming about at odd hours and would contact their parents who would have no idea that their children were where I had come across them. Often they had been told by their children that they would be at a particular friends and the parents had not checked this with the other family and instead the children were over in a totally different area with different people getting up to no good.

There are some issues currently over in Bannockburn with youths roaming about the streets at all hours and some are getting into some pretty serious criminal activity which has recently made publicity in the Geelong newspaper and social media. Don’t let this happen to your children, know where they are going, who they are hanging around with and what they are getting up to. Make sure they are wearing helmets on

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bicycles, not carrying around textas and spray paint etc. Poor behaviour often starts with small things that then escalate.

I have also getting some reports of older youths riding motorcycles about the Turtle bend area in Teesdale often without helmets. Parents who allow their children motorcycles need to take action about this before I catch them. Children can only ride motorcycles on private property and approved motorcycle clubs.

To ride on roads, paths and public property, people need to be licenced and motorcycles registered. This includes the Inverleigh common etc.

I have also had reports of youths doing up cars in Teesdale revving the engines loudly for long periods some without exhausts fitted. People need to consider their neighbours with the noise they make and there are penalties under the Environment Protection Act.

Lastly we are experiencing uncertain times with the current health measures in relation to the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Please head the health measures published by the various government bodies. We are all finding that it has changed our lives and activities dramatically and a lot of people are losing their jobs/income. We need to be very considerate of others and what they might be experiencing wether it might be poor health of themselves or a relative, isolation, loss of income etc. Let’s all try to minimise the risk of the virus getting into our communities and spreading.

Keep safe Chris

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History of Wall Bridge - Teesdale

In the early days of the Shire of Leigh Teesdale had a Toll Gate on the western side of the main Bannockburn/ Shelford Road just after what is now called Lethbridge Teesdale Road, but known locally as Walls Lane. The gate was manned by Mr. & Mrs. Salt. The toll gate caused all sorts of rows, because the locals refused to pay the toll and went down Walls Lane through Russell Street into Tolson Street and into the township. The Toll was needed to pay for the upkeep and repairs to the roads. Later a Roads Act came into being to pay for the maintaince, and the toll gates were closed.

John Wall Senior came from County Clare, Ireland with his wife Honora (Hehir) and children. The family came Senator Sarah Henderson, Dianne Hughes & Cr Owen Sharkey on unassisted shipping, meaning they paid their own fare to Australia on the “James McHenry” in 28th August 1854. The Church built at Teesdale and also tried to get a Catholic shipping list gave the names of the eight children in the fam- School built, that was unsuccessful ily, John aged 40 years, Honora aged 35 years, 1. Elizabeth Senator Sarah Henderson, Dianne Hughes &with Cr Owen Sharkey Martin she asked me In conversation Allison adult, 2. James aged 13, 3. Patrick aged 12, 4.Thomas aged to get the Shire to name the bridge “Walls Bridge”, as she 11, 5. Michael aged 9, 6. John aged 7, 7. Bridget aged 5 and was the only person still living who knew the name the 8. Edmond aged 1. locals called the bridge. I first contacted the Shire about

The family were in the Teesdale when the first rates naming the bridge in January 2007, I’m not sure when it were taken in 1865, John owned roughly 241 acres in the was eventually officially named.

Parish of Burtwarrah. Stone Park Farm was allotments 39

It must have been difficult getting across Native and 40 consisting of 102 acres. John was active in local afHut Creek in those early days, there was most likely a fairs, being on the Cemetery trust and also having a Catholic causeway which would have flooded during heavy rain.

John Wall petitioned Leigh Shire for a bridge over Native Hut Creek on Tolson Street in 1873, but it wasn’t built untill tenders were called 1878, the bridge was known to locals as Walls Bridge. Next to it is a large dam on allotment 10 which is known as Walls La-goon, “This is the only permanent soft water hole on the land”. Early maps show a creek running into the waterhole, which was most likely a billabong on Native Hut Creek until a wall was built to make a dam.

The Shire of Leigh’s Engineer Charles Anthony Corbett Powell Wilson, was the eldest son of the former Shire Engineer Charles Anthony Corbett Wilson and Maria Powell. In 1908, plans were prepared Above: The Old Bridge. Below: The New Bridge.

by C.AC.P. Wilson to replace the original structure Old Walls Bridge ‘for an iron girder bridge with stone abutments.’.

Nothing came of this proposal but in 1908 J. Pryor was awarded a contract for works to Walls bridge.

In 1927, the existing bridge structure was constructed at a cost of £400 as a replacement for the earlier bridge. Local Red Gum timber was used in the construction. Allison Martin (nee Squires) remembered the red gums being cut down and the local children watched in great interest and most likely exploring the work as it was undertaken.

Now in 2020 Teesdale has a lovely new bridge, which can accommodate pedestrians, bike riders and traffic.

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SHELFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL

We hope that everyone is well and that the work that we prepared for the students prior to the school closure is helping to alleviate some of the boredom due to the Corona virus shutdowns. We look forward to welcoming back all our students back to school when it is safe to do so.

New Playground

Our new playground has been installed and it looks fabulous and colourful!!!!

We are just waiting to get the soft fall laid before the students can begin to use the new equipment.

We thank the Golden Plains Shire, Bannockburn Bendigo Bank, the Local Schools Community Fund and the Mt Mercer Wind Farm for helping us raise the funds needed to build our new playground.

Once the restrictions are lifted we will have an event to officially open the new playground for the school and the community.

Our next fundraising project will be for a school bus so we can get the students out and about.

Collaboration with Meredith

Primary

Once school resumes we will be continuing our collaboration with Meredith Primary School. We have had the opportunity to take part in their Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings that look at teaching practice and student learning outcomes and we will be combining schools in some excursions, athletics practice, and school swimming.

Cooking Program Our cooking program has been a great success with the kids relishing their roles in food preparation, cooking, serving, and cleaning up.

We welcome any parent help on these days to support the cooking program. For catering purposes please advise teaching staff if your child(ren) are unable to participate in a certain week or inform the school if there are any additional allergies or intolerances we need to be aware of.

Mr Travis Faulkhead Principal Ph: 03 5281 3291 Email: faulkhead.travis.x@edumail. vic.gov.au

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APRIL 2020 CALENDAR

The Inverleigh RSL Memorial wall was unveiled on Sunday 20th March, 2011. It displays photos of deceased past members in memory of their Military Service and their work whilst members of the Inverleigh RSL Sub-Branch.

Members in the same category from the Shelford RSL SubBranch are included, as the Shelford group joined the Inverleigh Sub-Branch when their numbers declined. Conflicts represented on the wall to date are WW2 and Vietnam.

The Memorial Wall project, suggested by President Mal Johns, was embraced by RSL members, and particularly by Barbara Phillips. Barbara was an auxiliary member of the Sub-Branch in its early days and, after around 60 years of membership, was in the perfect position to contact relatives and ask for photos. The building of the wall was undertaken by Peter O’Connor, a Vietnam veteran and member of the SubBranch. Peter arranged for the donation of timber from Barwon Timber and gave his labour.

Many of the photos on the wall are of people who made huge contributions to our communities in many spheres. Some grew up in Inverleigh or surrounding districts, some came as Soldier Settlers at the end of WW2 and others arrived more recently. Here is a tiny taste of the stories behind the photos.

Dave McMillan was an RSL member for 50 years, with

45 years in the role of treasurer.

He joined the R.A.A. Engineer’s (Bridging) 4th Division then posted to Z Special SRD Allied Intelligence Bureau. Dave named his gun Dorothea, after his wife Dorothy. After the war he built the local service station.

He was very community minded and was a founding member of the Inverleigh Golf Club.

Jack (Bones) Phillips grew up in Inverleigh and enlisted in the Airforce on his 18th birthday. Way back then his nickname was ‘Blue’, in honour of his red hair. Blue was in Queensland on his way to his fourth tour of duty in New Guinea when news came that the war was over. He joined in the celebrations with everyone, singing and dancing in the streets.

Len Maher, Jack Phillip’s cousin, also joined the Airforce.

His nickname was ‘Fiddler’ –

yes, he played the violin. One of Len’s duties was to take messages for loved ones from boys who were on flying missions. Many of these Airmen thought that they would not make it home. Barbara Phillips said that Len would have been wonderful in that role, because he had a most generous heart, was softly spoken and didn’t panic.

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Apology: I do apologies for not attributing the photo of the Straw Necked Ibis in last months edition. It was taken by Andrea Bolton. Andrea submitted several photos of birds taken in her "backyard" and the Straw Necked Ibis gave us great ideas for a local story. Liz McDonald

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The Coleman family of Inverleigh have been enduring an inadequate water supply for many years.

Inverleigh-Leigh Valley Lions have funded the digging of a trench and installation of a pipe to connect the property to the water main located about 140 metres away.

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FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK – APRIL 2020 Like many of you, I have been confronted by the news and growing reality of the Coronavirus pandemic, both overseas and in Australia.

Understandably, this is a confusing and distressing time for many people, especially those with health concerns and loved ones overseas. As I write this message, new travel and border restrictions have been put in place and the supermarket shelves are running bare – and it’s hard to know what next week or month will bring.

At times like these, it’s important that as a community, we come together in spirit – even if we are separated physically. Let’s be kind, caring and considerate as we help each other through this unprecedented crisis; to come from a place of compassion and care rather than anger and fear.

Golden Plains is a special place to live – and we have 56 wonderful townships with communityminded residents who we know will rise to meet the moment.

The health and well-being of our community, staff and volunteers is Golden Plains Shire Council’s top priority. In this fastchanging environment, it has been necessary for Council to make changes to some of its services, operations and events – and there may be more changes in the future. We thank our customers, clients and community for their understanding and patience, as Council continues to do its very best to support and care for the people of Golden Plains Shire.

Stay safe and connected, be kind and take care.

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Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Golden Plains Shire Council will be implementing a number of changes to its operations to reduce the risks to residents, staff and volunteers.

Council’s Bannockburn, Linton and Smythesdale Customer Service Centres are closed for face-to-face interactions.

Customers are still able to contact the Customer Service team by:   

Phone: 5220 7111 Email: enquiries@gplains.vic.gov.au Online: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/forms/portal

Essential services of Council including immunisation, Maternal and Child Health Services, Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels), childcare, Community Care, and food safety inspections will continue to operate on a priority basis and subject to staff availability. The Bannockburn Family Service Centre and Bannockburn Children’s Service remains open and operating. Council’s waste collection services will continue as usual.

This information is current as of 24 March 2020. For up-todate information on the status of Council’s services and events, visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/coronavirus or call Customer Service at 5220 7111.

Pet-owning residents have received their annual animal registration renewal notices in the mail.

Under the State Government’s Domestic Animals Act 1994, all dogs and cats over the age of three months must be registered, or renewed by Friday 10 April, 2020. Please note that this due date falls on a public holiday this year.

With Council’s Customer Service Centres closed, there are a number of other ways you pay your renewal notice:     

BPAY Over the phone at 5220 7111 Mail by posting cheque and payment slip to PO Box 111, Bannockburn VIC 3331 Post Billpay In person at an Australia Post outlet

Please note that the BPAY Biller Code on the 2020 Animal Registration Renewal Notice was incorrect.

Correct Biller Code: 35238 Council apologises for any inconvenience. If you have any questions about the Biller Code or paying your animal registration renewal notice, please call Council’s Customer Service team at 5220 7111.

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DRIVERS ROSTER If you cannot make roster, please notify the Officer-in-Carge or ring the Station 5265 1597.

Inverleigh is a 100% volunteer brigade, drawn from the community for the community.

Community members: When you are going to burn please log your burn by ringing

Burn Notification on 1800 668 511 FIRE RESTRICTIONS NOW IN FORCE NO BURNING OFF WITHOUT A WRITTEN PERMIT

CFA MESSAGE FOR THIS MONTH A Challenge for Our Firefighters

On Sunday 15th March members from the Inverleigh Fire Brigade attended training with a difference.

The invite had gone out from the Wingeel Fire Brigade to come to their Ken “Nugget” Earl Memorial Challenge.

The event was named after Ken Earl who was a well-loved and very active member in the Wingeel brigade.

All up, six Inverleigh members turned up: Jodie Holman, Darcy Holman, Colin Holman, Andrew Collins, Clinton Coles and Ewen Peel. They were competing against Wingeel and Winchelsea Fire Brigade members.

The goal was to form teams of two or three and take a fire truck from the starting line, along a course set up with targets lying in the grass, knocking the targets over, then turning around and flipping the targets back again, to arrive at the finish line in the fastest possible time.

If any targets were missed, five

seconds for each target was added to their time.

This exercise was designed to simulate a real grass fire situation, where the aim is to accurately put out flames along the fire line as quickly as possible.

Before long, a Winchelsea team was in the lead, but they didn’t stay there long as a team of two from

Wingeel raced ahead. Finally, the winning team comprised Inverleigh’s Jodie Holman and Andrew Collins, and Wingeel’s Stewart Hamilton. However, they only just made it ahead of a Winchelsea team by three hundredth of a second, so it was a very close call.

The winners were each awarded a trophy for their efforts.

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SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM LOCAL RSL REGARDING ANZAC DAY

The Inverleigh sub-branch has received a memo from Victorian State RSL and Shrine of Remembrance Committee that there will be no Dawn service or ANZAC Day Parade through Melbourne due to the restrictions placed on the gathering of large numbers of the public at events due to risks associated with the COVID - 19 Virus.

In keeping with this policy RSL Sub-Branches have been directed to:

cancel all services on ANZAC Day.

The Inverleigh RSL regrets having to cancel but the safety of all veterans and the community is paramount. The sub-branch will lay a wreath at the monuments at Bannockburn, Teesdale, Shelford and Inverleigh and members of the community are welcome to lay floral tributes during the course of the day, another way to remember is to place a posy of flowers at your front door or the gate way to your property and observe a minutes silence to remember all the Service Men and Service Women who paid the Ultimate Sacrifice in all areas of Conflict, Peacekeeping, Disaster relief duties and Training Exercises in the service of our Nation THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM, NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING WE WILL REMEMBER THEM LEST WE FORGET Mal Johns. President Inverleigh RSL Sub-Branch

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June, in August!

Determined to give them the best visit we could, we made the house ready and our hearts hopeful; and the anticipation accelerated.

June and Lee arrived on a cloudy New England day in late July, and my husband and I felt a little foolish holding our welcome sign, kindly printed on the computer by a dear friend’s daughter. The airport in Boston is a frustrating place to meet people, for unlike some busy airports, greeters cannot get to the gate to meet a plane. As I watch the arriving passengers into the area, I saw no sign of them. We had exchanged pictures of ourselves, and I prayed that I would recognise her. Finally, the last two people came out-she was shorter than I had imagined and more petite than the picture can show; I don’t remember seeing a recent picture of Leigh but he stood filming our meeting through glass doors. We soon learned that they were last because they had search the plane for his wallet.

Somewhere between the stop-over in Los Angeles and Boston, the wallet left his pocket. This was their first trip out of the country, and the first five minutes after arriving they had to call Australia to cancel the credit card and replace traveller’s checks.

That done, we came home to introduce Leigh and June to the family, including my parents and two sons. Although they had been sleep deprived by flying straight from Melbourne, their friendly manner when everyone over-not an easy thing to do when teens are concerned.

The days flew by. First a trip up the Main Coast, followed by a drive through the beautiful Kancamagus Trail in New Hampshire as we compare the cost of housing in our two countries and malls. Apparently, they are all the same and so are people. Yet my son was astonished that Leigh said “goo’day, mite”. “People really say that?” said our seventeen-year-old.

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The next day brought a big surprise a call from the manager of cleaning services at the Baltimore airport to say that the wallet has been found and the only thing missing from it was the American money. He had already called Australia to find out how to contact Leigh.

With our faith in human nature and restored, our days were filled with searches for gifts to bring home, postcards to write, and sights to be seen. But in between were glimpses of how much we were a part of their family. We learned they had actually memorized much of the “Bert and I” record, which they demonstrated with Down-East accents, and I realised our carefully chosen gifts had a greater impact than I had ever dreamed. Suddenly I discovered that I had a whole family half a world away-an only child’s fantasy come true!

Leigh’s cheerful manner gave us a family expression too. When faced with a choice, we now say, “I’m easy,” as he did, and relax a bit more knowing the particular choice doesn’t really matter.

June is always ready with a wonderful smile and quick to join in. Through our letters we shared our daily lives but not the deeper feelings that come with common experience. I couldn’t tell how important I really was to her until we met; I hadn’t realised that our letter writing created a history together that only our families share. My life to her was a series of postal addresses, and it was wonderful to see the connections made as we visited some of them. “Oh Sebago Lake!” she explained with the ring of familiarity, remembering the many summers her letters found me there.

Perhaps most surprising of all, was the match that was made among all four of us. We have often commented how few times we’ve found a couple were all four of us are fully compatible with each other. Here were people who within a few short days had become so in tune with each other that the photo-shop clerk assumed we were family - as we discovered, indeed we were.

To be concluded next Month.......

The above true story was given to me for publication in the Leigh News, if I felt it worthy?

I read the first paragraph and knew instantly it should be shared, but it was a bit too long.

I have chosen to publish it as a serial, perhaps not as long as "Blue Hills", but I do trust you all enjoy if over the next months to come, PeterT.

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Acts of Kindness

In Personal Learning lessons, junior school students have been learning about the impact they can have on their peers with the things they say and do. Students explored the book ‘Have You Filled a Bucket Today?’ and discussed the concept of everyone having an invisible bucket. Buckets can be filled by saying and doing something kind/caring.

Students made a physical bucket as a reminder to aim to have a positive impact on their peers. It’d be great for families to continue delivering this message at home by discussing the concept with their children.

Imagination Play Area

The Imagination Station is proving very popular with our students. A range of materials have been donated such as milk crates, PVC pipe, wood blocks, old pots and a mud kitchen, kindly built by one of our parents. Students have been creating all kinds of games such as cooking and billy cart making.

Leadership Camp – Beloka Kelpies

Our School Leaders were fortunate to participate in our inaugural leadership camp to Beloka Kelpies, a working farm and Kelpie stud in Gippsland. Students chose a working dog they were responsible for looking after over the duration of camp and learnt how to work the dogs on sheep and through an agility course. They used the various exercises from the camp to reflect on leadership and the qualities they have as young leaders.

School Council supported this camp last year with a view to providing greater prestige for our selected School Leaders and with the view to it becoming an annual tradition at Teesdale. The students certainly took a lot out of their three days at Beloka and we look forward to offering this experience again in coming years.

One of our year 6 students at the Beloka Kelpies Camp.

Can always rely on a photo of ‘man’s best friend’ to put a smile on your face!

TEESDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program

Thank you to everyone who supported the kitchen garden program by purchasing preserves made using our surplus fruit and vegetables. Special thanks to our Kitchen Specialist Sue who has spent many hours making a delicious range of jam, chutney, relish, sauces and pickles. All funds raised go back into our program.

Parents’ Club

A huge welcome and thank you to all the parents who registered to be members of the Teesdale Primary School Parents' Club. The Parents' Club makes an enormous difference to the school through its fundraising efforts and support with whole school events.

Important Dates

Wednesday 15th April – First day term 2

If you would like to know more about our school, please phone us during school hours on 5281 5218 or head to our website at: www.teesdaleps.vic.edu.au or Facebook : www.facebook.com/TeesdalePrimarySchool

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Introducing Pastor Surendra Wesley from Presbyterian Church in the Leigh

I was born in central India in one of the Indian villages in 1969. We had no electricity, no paved roads and no inbuilt toilets in houses. I grew up with kerosene lamps (lanterns) as a source of light after the sunset for studies, cooking and visiting others. It was a primitive lifestyle in those days. There was no church in that village, but God in his provision sent a Methodist missionary from Canada to that village to share the good news of the gospel with my grandfather. By God’s grace, my grandfather was converted and became a follower of our Lord Jesus Christ. The missionary named him Wesley and later my father was named John and so he became John Wesley. This is how I inherited the name Wesley. Grandfather being the authority in the household, his decision was upheld by his entire household.

My mother, Kamla was from one of the Christian orphanages, who my grandfather found for his son John to be his wife (as you know, especially in those days parents selected a wife for you, and you simply accepted it).

I have two brothers and three sisters.

Due to some hardship in our family my father moved to a different town where this wonderful Christian orphanage operated by three American ladies who came to India in 1928 to serve God. When my mother passed away this orphanage willingly accepted three youngest in our family, due to my father being working away from home and no one being there to look after us.

This orphanage was one of the best things to happened to me and my two siblings. We were well fed, well dressed and well educated. We were provided with far more than ordinary parents in India would be able provide. But the best of all was the good Christian upbringing. Church, Sunday school, bible quizzes and competitions, youth groups and much more. At one occasion we watched the slide show of Pilgrim Progress, written by John Bunyan.

God in his mercy convicted my heart of my sin and His Holy Spirit began to work in my life. Slowly God began to change me from inside out. God in his mercy brought His people in my life who guided me to Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Dehradun, India in 1991. I, not only learnt God’s word in detail there but I also learnt to speak English. After three years of theological studies there I joined Covenant Players (Christian Drama Ministry) in Australia in 1995. God gave me a wonderful privilege to mingle, interact with different people, culture and different venues for ministry. I served God through

Covenant Players five years in Australia and surrounding countries and five years in the States. I also worked in differnt other fields; as baker, landscaper, Glazier, Technical departments (mostly Electronics).

In 2007 by the grace of God I met May in Sydney and we got married soon after. May and I went to India and joined the same Bible college in Dehradun. We were enrolled to do ‘Master of Divinity program’ for three years but due to decline in May’s health, she had to returned to New Zealand, but I continued with my studies. By God’s grace I graduated in 2013 and met with Dr. Peter Barnes who spoke on my graduation and then guided May and I to Mount Magnet. God blessed us beyond our imagination in Mount Magnet, especially in the area of ministry. May and I had the blessed privilege to see God at work. We, by God’s grace also saw that just reading the word of God (no explanation or exposition required) has tremendous power to change people’s lives. God’s word is living word. We spent five years in Mount Magnet, but due to our children’s education and better opportunities for them, God in his mercy brought us to Inverleigh.

We believe that God has opened this door for us and he will do mighty works in this area in his time and according to his will.

Who would have thought that a person like me, born in an Indian villiage, wouldn’t even have dreamt about living in an Indian city let alone a different country. But this is the kind of God you and I serve, who not only makes impossible possible but He turns every impossibility into reality.

Psalm 34:8 - Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

Surendra Wesley

GOLF RESULTS FEBRUARY 2020.

29th Feb. Men Stableford A.Smith 37pts, S. Wemyss 33pts, J. Nicolle 30pts.

Longest Drive S. Lymer, O/65yrs R. Lymer 4th March Ladies- Stableford.

D. Nicholls 36pts, H. Gaylard 34pts c/b L. Richardson 34pts c/b A. Waayers 34pts.

N.T.P. 8th A. Waayers, 15th S. Lamb.

7th March Opening Day Mixed Stableford.- Ivan Lynch Memorial Day Men- D. Walker 36pts & A. Waayers 37pts B. Gibson 35pts & L. Richardson 35pts S. Wemyss 33 pts & D. Nicholls 29pts N.T.P. 8th I. Oliver, 15th J. Nicolle & I. Oliver Longest Drive- Men, A. Smith – Ladies, L. Richardson.

O/65yrs R. Lymer.

11th March Ladies-1st Rd. Robin Scott-Par D. Nicholls +3, A. Waayers +1 c/b, H. Gaylard +1 c/b G. Stevens -1.

N.T.P. 3rd R. Fatone, 8th D. Morgan.

14th March Men18th March Ladies 1st Rd. Autumn Trophy & Medal DayStroke L. Richardson 83-16-67, D. Nicholls 85-15-70, D. Morgan 93-21-72, G. Stevens 107-32-75.

N.T.P. 8th L. Richardson, Putting- D.Nicholls 22 putts.

Best Gross Score and Medal Winner L. Richardson.

Competitions and Social Events all have been cancelled

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Inverleigh Playgroup The Inverleigh Playgroup is a weekly community play session for children 0 - 4 years. The GS group is run by volunteers and RINincorporates E H GAT freeplay. a range of activities The playD LIC and B U ELLE OTICE P C N group has a large ofNage appropriCAselection HER T R U ate toys for the to play with each F IL children UNT week.

When: Every wednesday of the school terms from Feb 5th 2019 Time: 9:30 am till 11:30am Where: Inverleigh Public Hall, Hamilton Highway.

INVERLEIGH PLAYGROUP

till further notice.

BANNOCKBURN & DISTRICT COMBINED PROBUS CLUB

Max, thanks for the memories!

GS ETIN E M D LIC PUB NCELLE OTICE N CA HER T R U IL F UNT

For more information please call: President: Shirley Wild 0447 873 763 Secretary: Sandra Bance 5281 5647

Inverleigh Seniors GS ETIN E M D LIC PUB NCELLE OTICE A N C HER T R IL FU UNT

A warm welcome awaits you.

For Information & Bookings, please contact: Pres: Peter Trevaskis 0407 100 791 Secretary: Joy Gray 5265 1566

Well know and respected Barista and identity from Sonny Cafe, Max Garratt, has moved on to a new full time position in recruitment, in Melbourne.

Max, we wish you all the best in your chosen career. Many locals will miss your cheerie smile. especially those from Inveleigh Seniors and the Walking Group. We look forward to seeing you occassionally back in the Village.

22 Leigh News MONTHLY FOOD SWAPS

ST PAULS SURPRISE SHOP INVERLEIGH Sadly, the shop has closed due to the current health warnings.

are held in INVERLEIGH on the 2nd Saturday of the month 9:30 to 10:00 @Sonny Cafe and GS ERINon the in BANNOCKBURN H T A EDmonth LIC G Eof E LLthe UBSaturday P4th C N OTIC A N C R 9:30 to 10:00 HE at URT F L I Bannockburn Station Cafe NT U

CWA

NATIVE HUT NIGHT BRANCH Est. 14th July 2014

This branch meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at Teesdale Primary School, Mudbrick Building, S cnr Main Road and E Sutherland TING Street.

E LIC M LLED E PUBAll ages CE OTIC N CAN welcome.

R HE group.

It is not “oldies” UanRT F L I T interested in attending If you UNare please contact: Shirley 5281 5354

Lions Club of Inverleigh Leigh Valley

We are now collecting newspapers for recycling. Papers can be left at the Town Hall on Mondays or pick up can be arranged by calling David on 0429 958 769 during business hours or 5265 1102 after hours.

All proceeds from the paper collection go to local projects.

As this is a new initiative for our club, community help would be greatly appreciated.

Any further questions can be directed to David on 0429 958 769 or dave@ grantsautodismantlers.com.au

We thank you all for your support but, for the foreseeable future ask you to help our volunteers by not dropping donations outside the shop until we re-open.

Thank you.

TEESDALE MECHANICS INSTITUTE (Formerly Community Hall) Behind the CFA Building Main Road, Teesdale

FOR ALL YOUR HIRING NEEDS Hall, Meeting Room, Kitchen, Tables, Chairs & Crockery.

For bookings, phone Dale on 5281 5486 or 0428 386 724

WHO CAN I TALK TO? 24 Hour telephone counselling ANONYMOUS CONFIDENTIAL IMMEDIATE

Phone 13 11 14

LIFELINE

Justices of the Peace

Mr Keith Windle 77 Dundas Street INVERLEIGH Ph: 0429 651 298 Mrs E McDonald 47 High Street Inverleigh Ph: 5265 1270

Mr Peter Bufton 110 Savage Drive INVERLEIGH Ph: 0448 694 204 Mr Rod McKenzie 7 Ruxton Crt. Bannockburn Ph: 0408 527 704

LEIGH DISTRICT RIDING CLUB INC A00041565N

meets for rally every 2nd Sunday @10.00am Victoria Park, Park Street, Inverleigh Vic 3321 New Members always welcome for enquiries please contact

President: Nicole Rogers Mob: 0419 549 799 Secretary: Leanne Broad Mob: 0433 403 065 P O BOX 87 INVERLEIGH VIC 3321

TEESDALE PS O.S.H.C. Phone: 5281 5218 BEFORE SCHOOL CARE

7:30 AM – 8:45 AM Healthy Food plus a Fun Program! *Cooking Club *Art & Craft *Outdoor Activities *Computer Club AFTER SCHOOL CARE

3:15 PM - 6:00 PM

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Our Public Hall needs the lawns maintained.

Can you join the roster to mow the lawns once or twice a year?

If so, please contact

Anne-Maree Tarbett 0417 512 240

Just use your MYKI Card.

LEIGH PRESBYTERIAN PARISH Inverleigh Shelford Teesdale

“For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord...”

(2 Corinthians 4.5)

10 Railway Street, Inverleigh

COME JOIN US @ Barefoot Bowls

New members WELCOME for Pennant on Tuesday & Saturday (school friendly hours) Season starts September thru RTto March

SPO E PU CELL NOTICE NO EXPERIENCE CAN HNECESSARY ER RT Helen on Please Ucall F L I UNT1023 or 0411 046 528 5265

ICES V R E LIC S PUB NCELLED TICE NO CA HER T R FU NTIL

ICSocial orDNew Players Bowls available BLfor

for more info visit www.inverleighbowls.org email: inverleighbowls@yahoo.com.au

Inverleigh Hall Hall Hire Contact The Inverleigh Hall Committee promotes the use of the hall and develops and maintains our fabulous community asset.

If you would like to become involved by serving on the committee or by initiating activities at the hall, please contact

Anne-Maree Tarbett

0417 512 240

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PARISH

Weekly Bus Service

provided for residents without transport to shop in Geelong!

The Bus leaves the Inverleigh Hall Every FRIDAY at 9:30 am and leaves Geelong at 2:15pm for the return trip.

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VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For further information: Rev. Surendra Wesley 0428 489 222

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ST. JOSEPHS PARISH MEREDITH PARISH PRIEST : Fr. Charles Balnaves

ph: 5286 1230 mobile : 0417 319 556

parishofmeredith@bigpond.com

28 Lawler Street Meredith 3333 Available for Pastoral Care, Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals.

ES RVIC E S LIC PUB NCELLED TICE NO CA HER T R U F NTIL

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Inverleigh and District Red Cross

Meeting dates for 2020.

GS ETIN E M D LIC PUB NCELLE OTICE N CA HER T R U IL F UNT

Secretary: Cathy Altmann 0409 024 578 Chairperson: Barb Meek 5281 3245

Anglican Church Inverleigh ES RVIC E S LIC PUB NCELLED TICE O CA ER N H T FUR NTIL

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38 High Street, Inverleigh Rev’d Dr. Tim Smith 0412 673 152 Geoff Morgan 0408 106 559 John Bolitho 0418 319 695

INVERLEIGH CWA BRANCH Welcomes existing and new members alike.

We are so much more than just Tea and Scones ladies!

GS ETIN E M D LIC PUB NCELLE OTICE CA ER N RTH U F IL UNT

inverleighcwa@gmail.com or Melissa Rutherford 0419 256 014

24 Leigh News VICTORIA PARK Park Street INVERLEIGH GROUNDS FOR HIRE TOILETS GRASS & SHADE OVERNIGHT CAMPING (NO POWER) CANTEEN & CLUBHOUSE ANIMAL FRIENDLY HORSE YARDS Reasonable Rates CONTACT: Denise Cook 0419 103 196

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The Catholic Bishops of Victoria issued an instruction on 18th March that there are to be no public celebrations of Mass or other liturgies from now until they rescind the instruction (expected to be a few months).

This arises of course due to the Covid-19 virus and the need to control its spread.

April 12th! The people of St Joseph’s Parish renew this journey each year and this year we journey amidst the COVID-19 virus and the immediacy of its threat to our lives or the lives of those we love. We approach Easter not knowing where this virus will end up leading us as individuals, as communities, as a country, as a world. The first disciples of Jesus Christ faced a simi I know this will be difficult. We will find ways and larly difficult loss of certainty. They were cut adrift, the make ways to pray and live our faith that God is near and meaning of their lives was ripped away with the tragic helps us in all things. death of Jesus.

Baptisms, weddings and funerals can still proceed but

But! They were wrong to lose hope. We would with some care in limiting the size of the congregation. be wrong to lose hope. They found out at that first Most immediately, this means that there will be no SunEaster what we know today: there is hope, no matday Masses at St Joseph’s Meredith, St Brigid’s Anakie, ter the difficulty. The resurrection is real. Jesus is the St Mary MacKillop Bannockburn, or St John the Baptist Christ is Risen. Jesus the Christ is present with us Winchelsea. today calling us to open our hearts to receive him and to go out and spread the joy of the Good News: the

We are in the process of planning how to keep Good News that the kingdom of God is near! ourselves alive in faith. I am considering having the

Amidst the uncertainty that suddenly pervades churches open for prayer and adoration at various times our lives: let us keep our hearts open to welcome during the week. For Meredith this will at least be all day those in need as Jesus did. on Wednesday and Friday. Call the parish (5286 1230) for Amidst the fear and loss that can surround us: times for other churches. let us support others to show them the love that Jesus is thirsting to pour out through us.

Rest assured, that I shall be celebrating Mass pri I pray that each of you is able to journey tovately on behalf of all the parishioners of the parish. Pray- wards Easter in faith and hope and love, as Jesus did. ing for the grace of the Holy Spirit to guide us through

If you need help, please call the parish (5286 these difficult times.

1230) we can’t solve all problems but we can lend an ear and maybe give some assistance.

At the same time, Easter is approaching rapidly: God bless and Joyful Easter, Fr Charles.

Thanks to Ross & Caroline Wilson of Shelford and also to Mora Leach of Inverleigh for faithfully supplying the monthly rainfall figures.

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28 Leigh News INVERLEIGH BOWLS CLUB

www.inverleighbowls.org FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS AT INVERLEIGH BOWLS CLUB

Ladies night bigger and better than ever

The recent Ladies Night at Inverleigh Bowls Club was another resounding success, with over 60 attending for a friday night of fun and frivolity.

Bowls Club Secretary, Suzy Colman, organised a great night of Bowls, Raffles, Food and Drinks, with support from many local businesses and individuals. The first bowls event of the night, the "ditch to ditch roll up" saw bowls of all colours going in all directions with excited women of all ages chasing their bowls down the green, just for the satisfaction of winning first prize. As the bowls continued, many ladies showing great potential after just one or two ends. If success could be measured in decibels, there is no doubt all had a great night. Some slightly over-refreshed needed alternative transport home but everyone clearly had a good time.

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Before and After School Care Long dare care Fully Funded Kindergarten Program Bright Minds Early Learning Centre at 17 Archer Way Bannockburn, is located between St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School and Bannockburn CollegeP-12.

We are a private, family owned, purpose built Early Learning Centre, with long day care, a fully funded Kindergarten program and a 45 place before and after school program.

Our Before and After School Program: runs from 7am until 9am and 3.30pm-7pm. Some of our features include: • • • • • •

Stand alone, purpose built room with its own bathroom facilities.

Breakfast and afternoon tea supplied.

Separate outdoor space with large grass area, sandpit, down ball court & equipment.

Government/rebate approved with Qualified staff.

Programs developed to each child’s needs and interests, in a safe and happy environment Children taken to school and picked up by qualified staff.

Our Long Day Care: Is open from 7am-7pm. We offer state of art facilities, individualised programs and highly qualified and experienced staff.

Kindergarten Program: Our fully funded kindergarten program runs within our long day care. Our kindergarten teacher is Bachelor trained and has ran successful programs in Melbourne before moving to bright minds.

Other features of Bright Minds: -Veggie gardens - fruit trees – café style dining area – open kitchen – animals – beautifully landscaped play areas – smaller, age appropriate rooms – take away coffee and home cooked meals coming in 2018 – incursions & excursions – music program – yoga – each room has its own art room

If you would like to enquire about Bright Minds programs, please call (03)52921931 or send an email to enquiries@brightmindsearlylearningcentre.com.au

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TABLE OF CONTENTS •COVID-19 COVID-19

COVID-19

With the current COVID-19 situation, we want our clients to know we will continue to provide excellent care and service to you and your pets.

As the changing climate continues in the face of this coronavirus pandemic we are doing our best to do what we can to keep our clients and staff safe so we can continue to function as normal.

There is still no link between our pets and the COVID-19 virus - your pet will be safe and cannot contract the disease, nor give it to you.

Take Care of Each Other

Our aim is to limit the number of people WITHIN the clinic and carpark and adhere to social distancing rules.

As of today please be aware we will be:

1. Asking you to phone the clinic when you arrive with your pet. A nurse will come out to your car to collect your animal. At this time, please tell the nurse of any additional queries or concerns you have regarding your pet. Also please advise the nurse of a phone number you can be contacted on.

Our regular newsletter will return next month.

Our thoughts are with all our clients in this uneasy time.

Stay safe and healthy.

2. The nurse will take your pet inside to see thet vet. If there are concerns from the vet or further discussion is needed, the vet will call you to discuss.

3. Once complete, your pet will be brought back out to you along with our portable EFTPOS terminal so you can pay-preferably via the tap and go feature.

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We hope by implementing these safety measure we can continue to see your pet for 'non essential' reasons i.e. vaccinations, cartrophen injections and checkups and provide the service you expect.

As this is an ever changing situation, our protocols may change in the coming days as we adapt to the procedures.

We appreciate your understanding. The measures are in place to esnure we can remain open to provide the services required for your pets health as we understand pets may become sick despite what is happening to their owners.

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Clinic Hours: Monday - Friday 7.30am – 6.30pm Saturday 8.00am – 1.00pm OUR SERVICES

Telephone: 03 52811 221 OUR VETS v Dr. Peter Bond v Dr. Kelly Bond v Dr. Wendy Balmain v v v

Dr. Kylie Flanagan Dr. George Johnstone Dr. Luci Ross

After Hours: 0407 811 222 We recognise animals large and small are part of your family and our team is committed to providing the best health care available every hour of everyday

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Her integrity and comprehensive service is a point of difference in the field and her ability to listen, understand and problem solve ultimately delivers outstanding results based on her clients’ wants and needs.

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34 Leigh News CITY & COUNTRY RECYCLING HAVE EXPANDED FURTHER IN GOLDEN PLAINS Now including:

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Meredith And District Motor Cycle Club 16 High Street, Bannockburn, 3331 Tel: (03) 5281 1481 Fax: (03) 5281 1978 www.bannockburnsurgery.com.au

Dr Cameron Profitt Dr John Henderson Dr Benjamin Fry

Dr Andrew Bell Dr Margaret Somerville Dr Samantha Buchholz

Bannockburn Surgery provides comprehensive GP services, has been practicing in the community for more than 30 years, is the largest practice in the shire, with 6 full time equivalent Doctors and has an excellent reputation.

Monday,Tuesday & Wednesday: 8.30am – 7.30pm Thursday & Friday: 8.30am – 5.30pm Saturday: Emergency Session 10.00am – 12:00pm (no appt required) Round the clock care is offered to our regular patients, call the Surgery afterhours for further information.

We are an accredited teaching practice, training GP’s of the future, our current Doctors are Dr Carolyn Grigg and Dr Rachelle Smith.

We also offer the following services: Jessica O’Shannassy- Diabetes education; Peter Angelucci & Stephanie Bennetts- Podiatry; Judith Emond- Mental Health Practitioner; Ceri Webb- Speech Pahologist; Q-Fever testing and vaccinations and Yellow Fever vaccinations; Mr Chatar Goyal- Orthopaedic Surgeon and Dr Saj RathnyakeGynaecologist will both be practicing at Bannockburn Surgery as visiting specialists. Please talk to your Doctor about a referral if you require either of these services.

Fees are payable at the time of consultation by cash or eftpos.

Bookings are available online (visit our website) or by phone and we are accepting new patients living in the Golden Plains Shire.

Every effort will be made to accommodate your preferred time and preferred doctor.

Looking for a safe and fun place to ride your dirt bike or somewhere to take the kids to ride?

Look no further than Meredith and District Motorcycle Club (or MADMCC).

We meet the 3rd Sunday of every month for our ride day (NO RACING AND NO QUADS /4 WHEELERS)

We have 2 tracks:

One that is set up as a motocross track that is marshalled and we also have a smaller flat track for kids/beginners to learn to ride.

St Johns is in attendance as well as a canteen.For more information please: head over to our Facebook page MADMCC or call 0415 503 869.

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Appointments Available Monday to Friday and some Saturdays Bulk Bills patients on Pension, Health Care Card and Children Enquires and Bookings please phone

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CROSS WORD FOR APRIL (Based on current Pandemic)

4.Sport that's been cancelled 5.An infectious disease.

7. Sympton of Virus 8.How will children be taught 10. Many lives are lost 13. Detention 14 A disguise worn 16.How to greet each other (2 words with a space between) 17.Some workers will loose their job 19.What difficulty is experienced with the virus Down 2.Many people will be ?

3.Sympton of Virus (2 words with a space between) 7.Preferred way to pay 9.A foxes home 11. Lifetime, Years 12.Name a lifestyle cancelled 15.Ticket form of rationing 18.Large group of Sheep

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Leigh News 43 Directory of Clubs, Services and Organisations Below is a directory for clubs, organisations and services operating in Inverleigh, Teedale, Shelford and surrounding areas. If you are interested in obtaining further information about an organisation, please feel free to ring and have a chat with them. Any club or organisation who wishes to be listed, please forward details to us and we will include your listing. We would also appreciate being kept up to date with contact details

INVERLEIGH AREA Geelong & District Carriage Drivers Christa Jones 0408 342 403 gdcd.secretary@gmail.com Inverleigh Bowls Club Pres. Adrian Hurring 0418 593 849 Sec. Suzy Coleman 0431 080 977 Inverleigh Cemetery Trust Des Guinane. 0409 224 811 Inverleigh Cricket Club Pres: Marcus Warton ph. 0400 199 309 Inverleigh CWA Melissa Rutherford 0419 256 014 Inverleighcwa@gmail.com Inverleigh-Leigh Valley Lions Club Bill Hughes 5281 5391 inverleigh.lions@gmail.com Inverleigh Golf Club President: Greg Erwin & Jeremy Richardson Secretary: Dianne Morgan Phone: 5265 1575

Leigh District Landcare Group Sec: Maxine Campbell 5265 1210

Teesdale TOWN Club (Take off Weight Naturally) Jan Pope Ph: 5281 5138

Leigh District Riding Club Leesa Phone 5265 1024

Working Sheepdog Club Glenn Agnew 0427 325 905

Victoria Park Reserve Bookings, Denise Cook ph. 0419 103 196

SES Emergency 000

MURGHEBOLUC AREA. Murgheboluc Recreation Reserve.

Fiona Inglis. 0421 679 770 SHELFORD AREA Shelford Cricket Club William Green (Pres) 0416 575 367 Andrew Clarke (VPres) 0439 634 891 Shelford Progress Association Pres: Heather Stone 5281 3241 Sec: Glenn Jeffery 0413 317 779 TEESDALE AREA

Windstorm and Flood 132 500 Controller: Nathan Hansford Mob: 0409 811 138

EMERGENCY Police, Ambulance, Fire, SES

Ring 000

LifeLine 5222 2233 or 13 11 14 B’burn Surgery 5281 1481

Before and After School Care from 7.30am to 8.45am. - 3.15pm to 6pm Teesdale Primary. 5281 5218 CWA Native Hut Branch Shirley Wild Ph: 5281 5354

B’burn Vet 5281 1221 B’burn Taxi 5281 1777 Barwon Water 1300 656 007 Power Failure 13 24 12

Inverleigh Historical Society Katrina Robson 0400 527 352 Liz McDonald 5265 1270

Leighdale Equestrian Centre Robyn Grixti Ph 5281 5290 or Melinda Spiller 0413 648 012

Inverleigh Playgroup President: Suzy 0431 080 977 Secretary: Deb 0428 794 500

Leighdale Pony Club Inc. Pres: Tom McCann 5265 1169 Sec: Sue Moran 0437 914 454

Inverleigh Progress Assoc.

President:Hilary Hamilton 5265 1384 Secretary: Luanne Thornton 5265 1256

Teesdale Branch Liberal Party Charlie Hartup 5281 5222

Golden Plains Medical Centre 5281 2320

Teesdale Cricket Club Alister Woods. 0439 395 456

Wildlife Rescue 0500 540 000

Inverleigh Riding Club Leighdale Equestrian Centre Melinda Spiller 0413 648 012

Teesdale Pre School Mandy Bartlett. 5281 5488

Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service 1800 015 188

Teesdale Sporting Complex Mrs Kay Hower. 5281 5389

Shire Ranger 5220 7111

Inverleigh RSL Sub-Branch Pres. Malcom Johns.

5281 5253 Inverleigh Tennis Club Shane Lubcke 0410 483 690

Teesdale Tennis Club Mrs Judy Evans. 5281 5328 Teesdale Community Hall Dale Smithyman 5281 5486

Geelong Hospital Accident & Emergency 5226 7564 Golden Plains Equine Vets 0437 467 097

If you would like your Club or Service included in this directory, or if you need to update any details above, please contact the Editor. leighnews@bigpond.com

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24,35,36 Drafting 17 Driver Tuition 26 Earthmoving 14 Electrician 9,12 Equine 15 Firewood 39 Food Swaps 22 Funeral Director 15,19 Grain 33 Garden Supplies 40 Hall Hire 23 Hot Water 26 Justice of the Peace 22 Legal Services 16,27 Motor Mechanic 36 Mowers 16 NBN Setup 42 OSHC 22 Painter & Decorator 12,14,38 Playgroup 21 Psychology 33 Plumbing Services 24,27,36,38 Probus 21 Recycling metal 34 Real Est. 13,32,33,44 Skip Bin Hire 34 Seniors 21 Septic Services 24 Taxi 16 Tax Returns 38 Tree Services 39 Tyres 39 Veterinary 30,31 Wicking Beds 4 Wool Buyers & Brokers 38

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