Resting

Heavy Diesel Mechanic/Fitter

We are looking for an experienced Diesel Mechanic to join our Maintenance and Repair Team. The role consists of a wide variety of repair, diagnostic and preventative maintenance works across our Earthmoving, Road Maintenance, Quarry, and Heavy Haulage divisions. The Fleet consists of predominantly modern Kenworth and Caterpillar machinery with around 90 Caterpillar machines, 60 Kenworth and Isuzu Truck and trailer combinations as well as a fleet of Light Vehicles and small engines. The successful applicant will meet the following criteria: ● A qualification or equivalent essential for at least one of the listed requirements with a minimum of 3 years' experience post qualifications. ● Previous Road Transport and/or Heavy Plant maintenance experience. ● Strong Mechanical & Electrical Fault-finding skills. ● Knowledge of spare parts and ordering systems. ● Organised with Basic computer skills. ● Hold a current driver's license, HR preferred. ● Ability to Work in a team environment. Experience in maintenance repair works, a background in heavy road transport or earthmoving/construction maintenance and repairs will be an advantage. Successful applicants will be based out of the companies Bairnsdale Depot with onsite works required as needed. Resumes detailing qualifications, experience, current licences, accreditations and including names and phone no's of three current employment referees may be forwarded to; Attention: Kellie Geehman Whelans Group Investments Pty Ltd, 103 Rupert Street, BAIRNSDALE, Vic, 3875 Or via e-mail:

kellie@whelansgroup.com.au

For more information on Whelans visit:

www.whelansgroup.com.au

or contact us (03) 5152 2844.

ST. THOMAS' PRIMARY SCHOOL, SALE

This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. 2023 Teaching Positions

1 FIXED TERM TEACHING POSITION 4 DAYS or 5 DAYS PER WEEK TERMS 1&2, 2023 1 FIXED TERM TEACHING POSITION LOTE, (PREFERABLY JAPANESE)/AUSLAN) 0.6 FTE 1 ONGOING TEACHING POSITION PERFORMING ARTS - DANCE/MUSIC/DRAMA 0.6 FTE 1 ONGOING TEACHING POSITION STEM 0.6 FTE Applications are invited from suitably experienced persons for the above educational roles. Job share arrangements will be considered to fill vacancies. Fixed term and ongoing positions commence on January 27th, 2023. Each role is a position under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022. The successful applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. They will possess the skills and abilities to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience and will embrace a collegial, team-based approach to teaching, learning and student support. The successful teaching applicants will hold current Victorian Institute of Teaching. For further information regarding this position and an Application for Employment form please email: reception@sttsale.catholic.edu.au Applications and resumes can be forwarded to Mrs Anita Little, email: principal@sttsale.catholic.edu.au Applications close Wednesday, Dec 14th 2022 at 4.00pm.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS

Are you seeking a career change, wanting to return to the workforce following a break or starting out? We are looking to employ people who want a rewarding career in early Childhood Education. Work while you study to attain a certificate 3 or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care with support and mentoring from qualified and highly experienced educators. Above award pay and conditions apply. Flexible hours available. Resumes and/or inquiries by 18th December to: director@kathfoleycentre.com.au or contact Robyn on 51447188.

Business Administration and Accounts Manager

The Maffra Gymnastics Club has the availability for a Business Administration and Accounts Manager to work with our team supporting overall management of our gymnastics club to start in Term 1 2023. The position will be permanent part time 25hrs per week. Hours are flexible however a minimum of 2 evenings per week during the school term will be required. Duties will include managing HR and payroll, overseeing accounts payable/receivable, preparing BAS and financial reports, cash flow management, and assisting with the daily workflow of the office administration to ensure efficiency and accuracy. Please forward your resume along with a cover letter to operations@maffragymnastics.org.au All applications are confidential and close on

11th January 2022.

Cars

JAGUAR XF Sports, 4 dr, V6 twin turbo engine, 6 speed auto, very clean low km, reg. August '23, YNA-580, priced to sell $22,000 o.n.o. Phone 0418 383 522.

4WD

TOYOTA L/cruiser s/wag. '98, 1 HZ diesel eng., b/bar, 367,000km, 12,000lb winch, side steps, dr lights, t/wind, d/batts, REG-420, r.w.c. $18,000. 0428 554 649.

Caravans

16 FT REGENT

Crusader 1952. 10 mth reg. Island bed, 4 berth, tool boxes, 3 way fridge, awning, 12V Sys, Solar panel, Elec brakes, camping gear goes with it. $13,000 ono. Ph 0427 515 218. Site 87 Sale Motor Village.

Motorcycles •

BMW1200

GS Adventurer, 2006, 72,000km, reg. 30/1/23, r.w.c., Wunderlich power module, Remus exhaust, lower/modified seat (orig. incl.), doubletake mirrors, Trickle charger, tail shaft Universal replacement done, 32L tank good for 800+ kms. In last 2000km - gearbox input shaft fault done (replacement later model box fitted by BMW Traralgon), new clutch while motor/box split, full BMW serv. and tune, new rear Heidenau tyre, gen. BMW new old stock side panniers all keyed alike to match top box and ignition keys, Touratech tank bag $13,000. 0436 408 480.

4WD

FORD Territory SZ TS 2011, AWD diesel, tow bar, 344,000kms, service history, electric brakes, r.w.c. $9,000 o.n.o. Phone 0448 153 829.

COROMAL VAN '06

16ft., pop top, exc. cond., always shedded, easy to tow, many extras, $17,500 ono. Ph. 0447 456 036. AMEY, Lynn Blain. You put up a great fight right 'til the end. We will keep you forever in our hearts. Love always your son Andrew, daughter-in-law J e n n y , g r a n d s o n Benjamin, granddaughter Lauri, Nick and great grandson Kruze. xxxxxx

FIFTH WHEELER

Crossroads 30ft 2009, 3 slide outs with 2009 lveco Daily twin cab diesel with 170,000 klms. Will only seperate if 5th wheeler sells first. $85,000 or $60,000/$25,000. Phone 0432 219 885.

JAYCO Freedom '05, 15ft pop-top, model 14-45-1, a/c, burner cooktop, 3-way fridge, m/wave, TV/DVD, plenty of storage space, annexe as new, awning and privacy screens, elec. brakes, raised suspension $23,000. 0409 219 847.

JAYCO SPRITE

KUDU Trek camper trailer, reg. 2/23, dble bed matt, 75L fridge/freezer, solar panel, camper wired 240v & 12v, 100amph batt., water pump & sink, 2 burn stove & hotplate, slide out drawers - all brand new $8500 o.n.o. 0448 496 172. MERCEDES Coach 1995, no reg., no r.w.c., WDB 38200461038660, partly fitted, good motor and box $14,500 o.n.o. Phone 0490 793 800. QUEST Bluestone, 20ft, 2008, tandem, reg. till 2023, comb. shower/toilet, 3 way fridge, new QS matt, recently serv., new brakes, lovely clean van. $29,500, selling due to ill health. 0413 683 223.

Anniversaries •

Happy Anniversary

Deaths

AMEY, Lyn. Maffra Ladies

Probus Club acknowlages with great sadness the passing of a loved and highly respected long time member Lyn Amey. She will be much missed. Our sincere condolences are extended to Lyn's family and friends at this sad time. BENSON, John Richard. D i e d p e a ce f ul l y a t Monash Medical Centre Tuesday December 6, 2022. Treasured husband of Roslyn, father and fatherin-law of Carolyn and Marc, Bronwyn and Matthew. Grandpa to Ethan, Jessica, Lachlan, Olivia and Matilda. Son of the late Fred and Annie Benson. Brother of Kevin (dec.), Geoff (dec.), Trevor (dec.), Frank and Janice. Beloved and cherished by all who knew him. Mine … my best friend and companion, cherished and loved husband. Many happy memories. The best 48 years of my life. -Roslyn. Our dear Dad and

Grandpa, You taught us to

be curious, creative and engaged with life. To appreciate the simple pleasures of family, our animals and garden. To love our local area, local sport and community. Your influence will be ever present in our lives. We will miss you dearly. - Carolyn, Marc, Ethan, Jessica and Lachlan. Our beautiful Dad and Grandpa, we will miss you every day. Bronwyn, Matthew, Olivia and Matilda. You can shed tears that he is gone, Or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back, Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see him, Or you can be full of the love that you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him and only that he is gone, Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back, Or you can do what he would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on. BENSON, John. Loving brother to Frank and Phyllis. Loved Uncle to Dean and Jenny, Poss and Kevin, Scott and Tania and families.

BENSON, John Richard. Passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Dearly loved brother of Jan and Neil (dec.) Vance. Loving Uncle of Darran and Deb, Julie and Stu and Andrew. We will miss you. Lovingly remembered. BENSON, John. The members of the

S t r a t f o r d

H i s t o r i c a l Society express our deepest sympathy to Ros and family. A valued member of many years who will be missed. LIDDELL, Lesley. Passed away in hospital December 2, 2022. Love wife of Tony (dec.), loved sister-in-law to Paul and Carole. Our deepest sympathy to Toby, Tammy and Heath. Now resting peacefully

LITTLE.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Elizabeth Little (nee Linaker) of Sale Gardens, who passed away on December 9, 2022. Aged 91 years. Loved wife of Don, mother to Kaye and John, Ken and Phyllis, Graeme and Astrid, grandmother to Amy and Ben, Kate and Michael, Emma and Brian, William, Tom and Eddie, great grandmother to Hayley, Harry, Ellie, Ruby and Sophie. LITTLE (nee Linaker), Elizabeth (Tots). Loved daughter of Robert and May Linaker (both dec.). Loving sister and sister-in-law of Avis and Don Weir (both dec.), Len and Greta (both dec.). Buck and Kay Linaker, Ruby and Bob Black (both dec.). Much loved by all her nieces and nephews. Just as you were you'll always be a wonderful part of our family. W h e r e v e r w e g o , whatever we do we will a l w a y s l o v e a n d remember you. Deepest sympathy to Don and family. LITTLE (nee Linaker), Elizabeth (Tots). Loving sister and sisterin-law of Buck and Kay. Much loved aunty to Clint, Jan, David, Deborah, Jayne, Tegan, Stephen and Maddi, Annie and Chris, Billy, Magan, and Ned. We cannot stop the hands of time, nor live again the past, but we shall love and think of you as long as time shall last. Deepest sympathy to Don and family. MUIR (nee Blacker), Nancy. 31/5/1935 - 9/12/2022. Loved wife of Lee (dec.). Very special Mum of L e s l i e , C h e r y l a n d

Stephen. Very much loved Nanna to her 10 grandchildren and her great and great great grandchildren. Loved daughter of Una and Cyril Blacker. Sister of George and Lenny, sister-in-law of Val (all dec.). Reunited with all

family. You're home now! You were amazing. her

MUIR, Nancy. In loving memory of Nancy, our dear friend for a long time. We will miss you. Now with Lee. Love from Les and Margaret, Maureen and David and families. O'CONNOR, Ivan Lloyd. 30/8/43 - 2/12/22 Passed away after a long and painful illness. Loved son of Lloyd and May (dec.). Loved brother of Jean, brother-in-law of Fred (dec.). Fond Uncle of Debbie, Karen, Andrew, Tracey, Ian and families. Rest in peace. PIEFKE, Ted. Passed away suddenly on December 10, 2022. Aged 73. Loving husband of Therese for 51 years. Proud father of Ben (dec.) and Jon. Father-in-law of Kathy and Trace. Affectionately known as Grumps to his grandchildren Jade, Ash, Jess, Harry and Tori.

PUSMUCANS,

Vincent Joseph. 16/11/1940 - 6/12/2022 Loved former husband and friend of Gweneth. Much loved father of Pauline and Michael (dec). Loved father-in-law and friend of Kevin. Adored grandfather of four and great grandfather of nine. A life well lived by a man forever loved. Resting peacefully now reunited with Michael.

PUSMUCANS.

Vince. You were the love of my life, and we shared many good times, bad times, happy and sad times. As your journey continues know you always have a special part of my heart. At peace now with Michael. Love Gweneth.

PUSMUCANS,

Vince (Dad). Deeply loved father of Pauline, father-in-law and friend of Kevin. Adored Pa to Daniel, Brent, Deneal and their families. Dad, you have left me with so many beautiful memories. Your wisdom, knowledge and generosity were amazing. But above all else I always knew and felt your love and for that I am eternally grateful. I will miss you dearly. I hope Michael's got a cold beer ready for you up there. God bless you always and thanks for being my Dad. Dear Pa, We're glad your suffering has ended and you can be reunited with Michael. You'll forever be in our hearts and minds. Love Daniel, Hannah, Ella and Finn. Dear Pa, What we feel right now is hard to put into words. We love you and will miss you dearly, but know there is no hurting, no suffering and no pain in heaven. And while you are no longer with us we are sure you will still be by our sides. Always loved Brent, Tammie and kids. Grandfather Dearest, What an absolute legend! So very grateful for all the beautiful memories you've left Hailey and I with. Forever in our hearts, may you rest peacefully. All our love. Noulsy and beautiful Hailey girl xx. Pa, We were privileged to have had you as our Pa and to have felt so much love. We will speak your name and cherish the good times we shared. I will always be your magic man. You will be forever loved and missed. Justin, Hailey, William and Sophie. PUSMUCANS, Vince. Rest easy brother. Sis.