August 2023 Calendar

As the Historical Society has little information on the current usage of the hothouses in Park Street that calendar image will be allowed to stand alone.

This is Part 1 of an occasional series on the road and street names of Inverleigh. On the 1865 Town and Suburban Lots of Inverleigh map (accessible through the State Library of Victoria) only eight streets are named. The following is the known understanding of the selection of those names, but we are always interested if alternative information is forthcoming.

East Street: Eastern boundary of the township grid.

Dundas Street: Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, (born April 28, 1742, Scotland) British careerist politician whose adroit control of Scottish politics earned him the nickname “King Harry the Ninth.” Name used worldwide.

Newman Street: Samuel Newman was the second licensee of the Horseshoe Inn after William Lawson went to Geelong in 1852. It is likely the survey team sampled his hospitality.

West Street: Not quite the western boundary but just a location. Apparently nicknamed “cow pat” Lane remembering there were few fences.

Cambridge Street: No information, but this was the route from the Leigh River ford westward before any survey.

High Street: Portland Bay Road 1840, Great Western Road , Lower Western Main Road 1863, Lower Leigh Road, Geelong Hamilton Road, Hamilton Highway B140 and within the township, High Street.

Napier Street: Sir Charles Napier died 1853. British Army Commander in Chief, India.

Napier placenames include New Zealand,

Canada, Antarctica, South Africa, Mercer Street: The Derwent Company, controlled by the Mercer family was the first to select a large landholding in this district and around Fyansford.

Of course naming a road did not mean that it was ever used as an address, all early mentions in the Geelong Advertiser use a house name, not a street name. Just like today, residents relied on the Post Office to direct their mail correctly.

For some years in 1860”s there was a toll gate managed by the Bannockburn Roads Board. In April 1865 thirteen vehicles carrying the children of the Presbyterian School on their annual picnic were held up at the locked toll gate and sixpence each was demanded. As expressed in the Geelong Advertiser “ The person thus in the habit of extracting Ford dues might do worse than remember that all he owns of the accommodation is the gate and padlock. He has not evidently travelled in the country much; if so, he has yet to learn that neighbours have to be accommodating in roads and fords. He seems to forget his indebtedness for facilities afforded him by his neighbours which, if measured by his own rule of conduct, his dimensions and privileges would become beautifully less.”

Inverleigh Historical Society meets 4th Wednesday, 2pm at the Inverleigh Hall.

Liz McDonald

Join us for some fun this Winter

Inverleigh Playgroup welcomes all parents, grandparents and carers with children aged 0-4. Come along and try a session!

We run a weekly play session which brings families together to learn and develop through informal play activities and social interaction. Our aim is to provide a variety of experiences, toys and activities for children to enjoy, and create an inclusive atmosphere where care givers can have a hot drink, relax and build connections that last beyond playgroup. New members are always welcome, we hope to see you at a session soon!

Please join our Facebook page to keep up to date with weekly events and special announcements!

Have you noticed that new picnic tables have been installed in the Free Camping Area?

The area has been cleaned up a lot following the removal of some Cyprus Trees which were well past their useful life.

The free camping is well used by many on their travels and will be further improved when the replacement trees are planted in the future.

When: Wednesdays during school terms

Time: 9.15 – 11.15am

Where: Inverleigh Public Hall

Cost: $5 per family

What to bring: Please bring a piece of fruit to be cut and shared, a drink bottle and a hat Tea & coffee provided

Smoke alarms are the first line of warning in your home of a poten6al fire.

Here are some )ps on maintaining yours. It is also recommended that the actual smoke detector unit is changed for a new one every ten years.

Hopefully you don’t get to hear yours apart from tes6ng.

Contact Helen Collins on 0418 340 387 for all your Interior Design & Styling needs and she will work with you to create beautiful & functional spaces

Golden Pens - Write side up

G’Day from the penners for August. Only one month left until spring is declared, by the calendar at least, I, personally can’t wait to feel some more sunshine as I have felt the cold this year.

Our writing group is going strong, with some cracker stories and poems being produced by the members and laughter filling the room at the library. If you think you would like to join us, we meet every fortnight at 1:30pm on Thursday and we are very welcoming, we can be contacted via email goldenpens4@gmail. com

This month’s poem is written by Laima and we hope you enjoy her take on the benefits of being a furry feline. Cheers, Wendy.

A Cat

A cat will choose the time and place, When to eat, exercise, embrace. You need only ensure a cosy room, a sunny place, A yard in which to run and hunt. It does not need the full attention

Of any human intervention. It choses to approach whoever’s willing to do his bidding,

It rules the roost, no matter what, But even if you’re out of sorts, the cat needs care,

He needs food and shelter, a homely place,

Thanks to:

Ross & Caroline Wilson of Shelford and Mora Leach of Inverleigh for faithfully supplying the monthly rainfall figures. Your efforts are very much appreciated.

Where he knows the layout, and routine, Where warmth and comfort are his lot And he is not disturbed a jot. Can you offer that?

Well, if you can, I’ll be your cat!

Laima Mcardle Nov 2022

Teesdale Tennis Club Inc.

Don Wallace Reserve-1164 Bannockburn–Shelford Road-Teesdale Vic 3328

To all members, families and residents of the Teesdale and surrounding communities

You are invited to attend our AGM to be held on the Monday 14th August at 7.30pm at the Don Wallace Reserve Teesdale. This short meeting will be followed by a general meeting.

Please note: All current committee members have been running the club for a long time and some will be retiring their positions at the AGM. This is a great opportunity for some new residents of Teesdale and the greater surrounds to take over and build the club moving forward. We are a proud club with a great history; we would love to continue to see our club serve the community well into the future.

Positions required: President - Vice President - Secretary - Treasurer - Junior CoordinatorSenior Coordinator - Midweek Coordinator - General Committee Members e:

For further information please call Judi Evans Ph: 0418 552 794 All Community Members Welcome.

Trading Hours: Friday. 10am to 2pm, Sat. 10am to 1pm, Sun. 10am to 1pm Monday to Thursday appointments can be made to open, just contact Wendy, on 0407 350 437 or enquire within the store.

Locally owned and operated by Wendy De Francesco, this shop is located at Shop 1/29 High Street, Inverleigh (next to the CFA).

Local Creations specializes in upcycled furniture and home décor, they also offer a custom furniture painting service with various styles that can be enquired in the store.

Local Creations has a range of stock and also supports small local businesses with items ranging from handmade:

-Candles -Soaps -Skin Care Products - Tote Bags

-Local Artwork- Even something for your pooch

Police Report For August 2023

Hello all, We had an incident recently where someone pressed the call button on the wall of the police station and found it did not work. When the button is pressed it will ring the Bacchus Marsh Police station but over time the Police department telephone technology has changed and the calls to Police stations now go through prompts which require number options to be pressed to get through and the old call button does not have that ability. The assistance button will not put you through to a police member anymore and cannot be changed which is something to be aware of.

We have had some recent reports of Burglary and Thefts in Teesdale which are currently being investigated. Please report any suspicious activity/loitering and remember to keep gates, vehicles and doors locked when not at your premises. In Teesdale please be aware that the 60 km/h speed zone on the Bannockburn-Shelford Road on the Eastern side of the township has been extended. Please be aware of this change.

I am still coming across some drivers doing 100 km/h in the 80 km/h zone on Harvey Road Bannockburn. This zone has been changed for over a year now and the reduced limit needs to be followed.

I am getting more reports of dangerous driving between Inverleigh and Geelong. The sections of the Highway with double lines have increased dramatically and there are few places now where overtaking is permitted. Please be patient and do not take unnecessary risks to save a few minutes on your journey.

The railway building in Inverleigh is suffering from more external boards being pulled off and is quite a bit of disrepair now. I continue to inform the rail authority to try to shutter it but eventually it’s removal may have to be considered due to its dilapidated state.

Hopefully the worst of winter has passed us, and the weather is on the improve especially for the Football and Netball finals which will shortly be upon us.

Keep safe Chris

MUSHROOM

Contact Peter or Dianne 5265 1757 or 0418 514 926

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