The Local Paper. Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express Edition. Wed., Aug. 7, 2024
■ Yarra Ranges Council has opted to temporarily “pause” its community consultation on the Community Heart in Lilydale project.
The project seeks to solve the issue that Council has heard about Lilydale in the past, in that it doesn’t have a hub for community or a focal point where community can meet and gather.
The project has undergone two different phases of community engagement so far to identify the most important community values.
“These values will be the basis of any designs and will remain part of planning once the project is re-commenced in 2025,” according to a Council representative.
Yarra Ranges Mayor, Cr Sophie Todorov, said that putting CHIL temporarily on hold would allow resources to go into more pressing community needs for the town.
“We’ve seen a lot of improvement in Lilydale recently such as the adoption of the Lilydale Structure Plan, Lions Park redevelopment, Lillydale Lake Masterplan and Beresford Road trail crossing, just to name a few,” Cr Todorov said.
“There is still much to be done though, including the development of the Stormwater Management Plan, progressing the planning scheme amendment for the Lilydale Structure Plan and the business case for an urban aquatics facility, which we need to ensure we’re prioritising resources towards.”
Despite the re-prioritisation of projects in Lilydale, Cr Todorov said that this wouldn’t be the last the community will hear on the project.
“Much needed planning will be commencing for the Lilydale Recreation Reserve and Lilydale Croquet Club in Melba Park, and works are being planned for the Lilydale Heritage Station to bring community uses into this unused VicTrack facility. Each of these will offer some early opportunities for community meeting spaces while Council prepares for the larger Community Heart in Lilydale project.
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“We’ve had wonderful feedback from community about what they want a focal point of Lilydale to feel like, so we’ll hold onto that feedback and then progress with the next steps of the project with community once some of these other priorities have been finalised.
"Planning is still happening with the CHIL project, we just want to make sure we are getting action on some of these pressing needs of community before bringing the bigger strategic vision to community.”
Community House at Mooroolbark
■ Mooroolbark Umbrella Group has received funding from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing to establish a new Community House in Mooroolbark
The new Community House will be situated at the Mooroolbark Community Centre, 125 Brice Avenue, which is a Councilowned facility situated close to the Mooroolbark Railway Station, Mooroolbark Library, and Community Connect Shop 16
President of the Mooroolbark Umbrella Group, Randall Bourchier, said that they were delighted that the Mooroolbark Community Centre was going to be transitioning to a Community House
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Yea Golf Club
■ Wednesday (July 31) saw seven teams participate in an Ambrose Event at Yea.
Conditions were pretty cold at 10.30am for hit off with hand warmers an ideal golfing accessory.
The sun eventually appeared after nine holes and layers of clothes were then shed. There were only three shots (nett) between 1st to third placings, with Brendan Chenhall (13) and Michael Spagnolo (8) finishing with 74 off the stick nett 68.75.
Second and losers of the $2 match with the winners were Alan Pell (15) and Zach Pell (22) with 79 off the stick nett 69.75. Third were Meryl Connell (25) and Trevor Connell (20) with 82 off the stick nett 70.75. There was no NTP on the 18th.
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Mt Evelyn upgrade
■ Yarra Ranges Council is looking for community input into the development of a space at Morrison Reserve, Mount Evelyn where youth can come together to explore, have some fun and hang out.
This consultation will focus on the needs of younger people aged around 10-18.
Features put forward for community members to provide feedback on include ‘chill’ zones, group seating, opportunities to be active, nets and ropes, climbing zones and equipment, and a performance area.
Mayor, Cr Sophie Todorov, said that incorporating a youth space was important to create an inclusive space for all at Morrison Reserve.
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Leading Yea citizen Neil Beer has presented petition sheets regarding Save Yea Hospital to Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish. The petition was due be tabled in State Parliament. Some 4682 people signed the petition due to their concern that the State Government’s Health Services Plan will result in forced amalgamation of health and hospital services. The petition requests that no amalgamation of Yea and District Memorial Hospital takes place, and that the powers, authority and responsibilities remain with the local board and CEO and that genuine public consultation is undertaken about the Health Services Plan.
■ Only 12 players on Saturday contested the par round of the 54 Hole Event at Yea Winner of the day on CB was Zach Pell (22) with +1. Second was Allan Coates (10), third Brian Simmons (12) both also on +1. NTP on the 18th was Rick Wills and Phil Armstrong won the club Award. Brendan Chenhall beat Phil Armstrong in the Club Knockout .
In the 54 Hole Event the leader is Brian Simmons with 16 points from Zach Pell 15, Alan Pell 13, and Allan Coates 9. Next Saturday is the final round with (10 – 1) points available to the winner to 10th place. The final event is stroke. - Alan Pell
✔Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish last week presented a petition with 3008 signatures about current powers and responsibilities of the Alexandra District Health’s Board of Directors being under review by “a secretive ‘Expert Advisory Committee of the Victorian Department of Health. The petition sadi: “We respectfully request that the findings of this committee be released to the public. We also request that any proposed Health Services Plan be subject to genuine public consultation. We further request the Assembly that the powers and responsibilities and authorities remain with the Alexandra District Health Board and no amalgamation take place.”
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?State Minister Melissa Horne told Parliament last week that funding had been approved for a possum crossing at Mill Park. “I visited Mill Park Secondary College with the member for Mill Park, and I am sure she is pleased to hear that we will be delivering a wombat crossing at Moorhead Drive,” Ms Horne told the Legislative Assembly.
Local News HIT-RUN AT ELTHAM
■ Greensborough Highway Patrol are appealing for public assistance as they investigate a hit-run in Eltham on Thursday afternoon, July 25. It is understood a white Nissan Patrol collided with a blue Holden station wagon on Main Rd about 1.35pm.
Officers were told the Nissan was travelling north on Fitzsimons Lane when it failed to navigate a left turn into Main Rd and drove over the medium strip and collided into the driver’s side door of the Holden.
The driver and only occupant of the Holden, a 34-year-old Fitzroy North man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the Nissan did not stop at the scene and continued travelling along Main Rd into oncoming traffic towards Bolton St.
Late on Thursday evening a man in his 60s from Mernda contacted police in relation to the collision.
He was taken into custody, interviewed and released pending further enquires
Police still wish to speak to anyone who saw the collision.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, with dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
SHIRE BACKS VALLEY WALK
■ A continuous 200km walking trail running along the Birrarung Valley from the mouth of the Yarra River in Port Phillip Bay to the Upper Yarra Reservoir has received the support of Nillumbik Shire Council
The Birrarung Valley Walk is proposed to link mainly existing walking tracks and paths on public land, providing a multi-day continuous walk with the aim of protecting, enhancing and promoting the natural environment and First Nations culture of the Birrarung.
Junior Mayor sworn
■ Mitchell Shire Acting Mayor Cr Nathan Clark last month facilitated the swearing in of the 2024 Mitchell Youth Council and election of Youth Mayor and Youth Deputy Mayor.
Some 13 Youth Councillors took the oath of office. Bailey White was elected as Youth Mayor, Catherine Jacobs elected as Youth Deputy Mayor, Cena Marshall as Secretary and Nic Houghton as Senior Youth Councillor.
Luncheon at Yea
■ Murrindindi Shire Council hosted a community lunch in Yea on Saturday, July 20, for residents to learn more and have their say on a range of local emergency management issues.
Feedback gathered from residents during the lunch will help inform Yea’s Local Emergency Action Plan, which is being developed in partnership with the community with input from local emergency agencies and Council.
During the session, residents discussed plans for what to do in an emergency, particularly during the first 72 hours of isolation. There was also discussion on local community strengths, challenges and concerns.
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?There were a number of community representatives who wished to address Nillumbik Council’s Planning and Consultation Committee on the subject of the Draft Housing Strategy. The submitters were:
■ Darren Zilic
■ Stuart Donald on behalf of Arthur Korfiatis and himself
■ Roma O'Callaghan on behalf of Julie Barrington
■ Roma O'Callaghan
■ Anne Nielsen on behalf of Kathy Armour
■ Anne Nielsen
■ Luke Davies
■ Don Vincent (President) on behalf of Friends of Nillumbik
■ Carlota Quinlan on behalf of Eltham Community Action Group
■ Carlota Quinlan
■ Sue Dyet
■ Andrew Lemon (Chair) on behalf of Downsizing in Nillumbik
■ Andrew Lemon
■ Graham Fildes
■ Jim Connor (President) on behalf of Eltham District Historical Society
■ A submission was tabled for Rosemary Aitken
The project has been proposed by the Birrarung Valley Walk Inc and is an outcome of the Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo, Yarra Strategic Plan, endorsed by Council in 2021.
The 10-year strategy led by Melbourne Water seeks to protect and enhance the Yarra River, Birrarung, and its parklands.
Members of the Yarra Collaboration Committee, of which Nillumbik is one of 15 government and agency stakeholders, have been asked to sign a Memorandum of Understanding in support of the project building towards a sense of collective responsibility for care and stewardship of the Birrarung. This was endorsed at the June Nillumbik Council meeting.
Consultation will be programmed in the future on the recommended alignment of the walk which will include First Nations cultural mapping.
Examples of sites of interest within Nillumbik Shire include Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung cultural landscape including eel traps, Garambi Baanj (viewed from opposite side of the river), Bend of Islands (viewed from the opposite side of the river), and Sugarloaf Reservoir Park. Nillumbik Mayor Cr Ben Ramcharan said he was impressed with the project, which is still in its early stages.
“This is something that has come from some of the objectives of the Yarra Strategic Plan, and so aligns with the direction we want to take for our river,” Cr Ramcharan said.
In April 1984, Ash Long purchased the Yea newspaper business from Tom Dignam. Exactly 40 years on, throughout 2024, Ash Long continues his lifetime of community service as Publisher of The Local Paper.
Times change. For some in the 1980s, the definition of ‘local’ was being between the two bridges in the Yea township. The local government mergers of the 1990s saw the new Murrindindi Shire widen the scope to take in parts of the Alexandra, Broadford, Eltham, Whittlesea and Yea municipalities.
The reconstruction and recovery from the 2009 ‘Black Saturday’ fires again broadened the meaning of ‘local’.
By the 1990s, Ash Long could see that the concept of a paid-circulation local newspaper was already outdated.
In the early 2000s, The Local Paper and its progenitors were already developing an online presence, as well as growing the free printed editions.
Tom Dignam and Ash Long, 1984. Today, The Local Paper is still the largest local newspaper, with editions covering Mansfield, Mitchell Murrindindi, Nillumbik (rural), part of Strathbogie, Whittlesea (rural) and Yarra Ranges. Decades on, Ash Long and his team remain committed to providing best possible service to readers and clients.
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Mayor Cr Damien Gallagher has told of visiting Canberra this month with Council CEO Livia Bonazzi to advocate the Shire’s needs.
“In Canberra in July ... we had yet more opportunities to tell the Murrindindi story at, and around the events of the Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly,” Cr Gallagher told last month’s Council meeting.
“Economists shared perspectives on the megatrends such as the digital economy and our aging population, and speakers pointed out that despite collecting just 3 per cent of taxes, compared with 17 per cent from states and 80 per cent from the Commonwealth, local government was shown to be the most fiscally efficient level of government when it comes to servicing communities. In terms of asset management,
“Local government manages $10 worth of assets for every $1 of revenues, compared with $4 for states and $0.40 asset value for every $1 of Federal Government revenue.
“It was an exceptionally successful visit as we returned home with a Federal Government grant of $968,000 to support a Development Plan to enable sustainable growth in Murrindindi , aligned to Council’s recently adopted Housing and Settlement Strategy
“We also highlighted our needs for disaster recovery funding to support Breakaway Bridge
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“It was very gratifying to see so many people turn out to the community meeting in support of Alexandra District Health
“There is a concern that our existing challenges with health and wellbeing outcomes will only be exacerbated by a loss of local, decision-making voices.
“It’s with appreciation that I recognise those who came out; those who inspired Councillors with their passion and commitment to Alexandra and to Murrindindi
“Earlier this week, I was honoured to have had the privilege of recognising the young Marysville Primary School leaders.
“The dedication of the students to attentive participation was absolutely evident.
“It’s not lost on me that the school’s success is founded upon the generous and professional leadership of Principal, Sandra Bishop and her committed staff.
“This morning I was welcomed by the Principal, Kathryn Stuart, staff, students, and families of Sacred Heart Primary School in Yea
“The occasion was the celebration of a whole-of-community effort to raise funds to support to the construction of a challenging ninja course.
“Murrindindi Shire Council’s grants and sponsorships program contribution was recognised with appreciation by all present,” Cr Gallagher said.
Jobs at Mitchell
■ Mitchell Shire Council is advertising a number of job vacancies:
■ Group Fitness Instructor Yoga - Kilmore and Seymour
■ Group Fitness Instructor - Les Mills Qualified - Kilmore and Seymour
■ Aqua Aerobics Group Fitness InstructorKilmore and Seymour
■ Swim Instructor - Kilmore and Seymour Lifeguard
Absences at Dindi
■ Deputy Mayor Cr Sue Carpenter and Cr Ilona Gerencser were absentees from last month’s Murrindindi Shire Council meeting. A motion was registered to acknowledge their apologies. Cr Sandice McAulay attended the meeting “virtually”.
Vale Ted Hall
■ Murrindindi Shire Mayor Cr Damien Gallagher last month paid tribute to Edward ‘Ted’ Hall of Maintongoon.
“It’s with sadness that we recognise the passing of Edward ‘Ted’ Hall last week. But it’s with great joy that we fondly recall a life well lived,” Cr Gallagher said.
“Ted was a classic character, devoted to his Val, and to his community. Ted was a prolific European wasp chaser and despite his mechanical hand, was a gifted shearer – one of the Guns of Alexandra, no less. And, Ted was a talented knitter who gifted socks to those he held dear. Vale, Ted , Mayor of Maintongoon,” Cr Gallagher said.
Mansfield declines
■ Community satisfaction survey results have been released for Mansfield Shire Council.
“Mansfield Shire Council’s overall performance score of 57 reflects a decline of two points on 2023, however remains significantly higher than the statewide and small rural council averages,” said a Council media statement.
Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said communities across Victoria had really felt the pinch of cost of living issues and that most councils had experienced a significant decrease in their rating in this year’s survey.
“The appearance of public areas remains Council’s highest rated area with a score of 80. Council has maintained this rating following a significant improvement in 2021.
“The next highest rated area was art centres and libraries which increased five points on 2023 to a score of 78, following the increased opening hours and programs introduced at the Mansfield Library during 202324.
“Tourism development and recreational facilities (both scoring 69) also increased on 2023 and rated well above the State-wide and the Small Rural group council averages.
“Our strongest performance areas are our public spaces and our library. The survey results are a credit to the hard work put in by our teams in those areas.”
“There were two areas where we returned negative results – planning and unsealed roads, which have both been a continued focus for this Council
“Those results were a bit disappointing –considering we have made massive improvements in our performance in those areas. For example, we’ve been approving more planning permits within tighter timeframes and we’ve graded more kilometres of road in the last 12 months than we ever have before.
“The decline in our results in these areas is a result of our significant population growth and the increased expectations of our
ing community,” Cr Rabie said.
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Community grants
■ Community groups across Strathbogie Shire Council will receive nearly $170,000 with 19 projects endorsed through two funding streams at the July Council meeting.
Administrator Peter Stephenson said it was fantastic to be able to support local community projects to a total of $163,000 especially as these community groups are backed extensively with volunteers.
“These grants provide funds for important community led projects that complement the Community Vision and strategic focus areas of our Council Plan 2021-25,” Mr Stephenson said.
The grant funding was awarded through two streams:
■ Community Strengthening Grants: Up to $10,000
■ Reducing Emissions Grant: Up to $20,000 Strathbogie Council awarded 19 applications to the total of $163,000 excluding GST to these organisations and community groups;
■ Avenel Active Inc. $8665 – multiple projects
■ Tablelands Community Centre Inc.
$10,000 – indigenous artist workshops
■ Euroa Agricultural Society Inc. $10,000
– AV equipment
■ Go Nagambie Inc. $6970 – lighting Kirwans Bridge
■ Avenel Bowling Club Inc. $7691 – aluminium seating
■ Nagambie Soccer Club $10,000 – soccer goals and storage container
■ Strathbogie Sporting and Recreation Club Inc. $5712 – multiple projects
■ Strathbogie Tablelands History Group $3500 – glass display cabinet
■ Strathbogie Tablelands Action Group Inc. $1329 – multiple projects
■ Avenel Golf Club Inc. $3,894 – replace gas ovens with electric ovens
■ Strathbogie Golf Club Inc. $10,000 – diesel motor and pump
■ Longwood Action Group Inc. $10,000 –historical signage
■ Nagambie Senior Citizens Inc. $9080 –new energy efficient dishwasher
■ Strathbogie Memorial Hall Inc. $20,000 – solar and battery power system
■ Violet Town Football Netball Club Inc. $8659 – new higher energy rated dishwashers
■ Strathbogie Recreation Reserve Committee of Management $3500 – install energy efficient split system
■ Nagambie Lakes Men’s Shed Inc. $8540–installation of solar panels
“The 13 Community Strengthening Grants provide our communities with funding for projects they have identified to enhance their community. Best of all, these are community-led projects that the Council can support with grants,” Mr Stephenson said.
The Reducing Emissions Grant is a new stream, introduced in 2024-25 in response to the expressed need in the community.
“The six Reducing Emissions Grants support Council’s Climate Change Action Plan and include initiatives such as upgrading to energy-efficient appliances, converting gas to electric appliances, and restoring renewable energy sources and storage,” said a Council representative.
“Quick response grants are available all year round, and more information can be found on the Strathbogie Shire website Community Grants page.”
Code of Conduct
■ Legislation was passed last month to introduce a Model Councillor Code of Conduct for all 79 councils across the state and require professional development training for councillors and mayoral training for mayors and deputy mayors. The changes will be in place following the elections in October.
Local Government Victoria is encouraging all Victorians to have their say on the content for the new code of conduct and mandatory councillor training.
14 new cabins at Lilydale Boost for Mickleham Rd
$525,000 placed by Regional Tourism Investment Fund
■ Holiday makers and cyclists in the Yarra Ranges now have even more places to stay with the addition of 14 new cabins at a popular Lilydale caravan park.
Steve Dimopoulops, Minister for Tourism, ongratulated the owners of the Lilydale Pine Hill Caravan Park for the transformation, which was supported by an investment of $525,000 through the Regional Tourism Investment Fund.
The upgrade includes new accommodation with accessibility and pet friendly options, with eight one bedroom cabins, four two bedroom cabins and two new studios, providing an additional 34 beds to the park to cater for demand in peak periods and weekends.
Cyclists taking advantage of the Yarra Ranges professional-class bike trails will benefit from the newly installed bike racks on the 25 cabin decks across the park, providing better security and easy access to charging facilities for e-bikes.
The caravan park also boasts a new amenities block plus an indoor kitchen and conference room facilities, along with a dog washing facility.
The upgrades are expected to increase the number of days the park will be fully occupied as well as bringing thousands more visitors across the year, boosting the local economy and creating more local jobs.
Lilydale Pine Hill Caravan Park has been operated by the Wescombe family since 2000, and offers something to suit the budget of any holiday maker, with one and two bedroom cabins, powered and unpowered sites for RVs, caravans, campervans and tents.
Tourism is big business in the region, welcoming more than 5.7 million visitors in the year ending March 2024.
“Victorians have always loved camping and caravanning, and Lilydale is the perfect base to explore the beauty of the Yarra Ranges and all it has to offer,” Mr Dimopoulos said.
“We want to make sure people of all budgets and abilities can enjoy staying in caravan parks that have modern, accessible and safe amenities.”
Barriet Shing, Eastern Victoria MLC, said:
“This investment will significantly benefit the Yarra Ranges, which not only enhances our region's tourism appeal but also boosts our local economy and creates jobs for our community."
■ Greenvale motorists will enjoy reduced congestion, improved travel times and more reliable journeys as early as January , with the State Government set to complete major works on Stage 1 of the Mickleham Road Upgrade a full six months ahead of schedule.
The upgrade, originally slated to be completed in mid-2025, will see extra lanes in each direction between Somerton Rd and Dellamore Boulevard, new traffic lights at Aitken College, upgraded intersections at Hillview Rd and Dellamore Boulevard, and a new intersection at Somerton Rd.
Works on the project will now shift towards finishing construction of the southbound lanes, upgrading intersections at Dellamore Boulevard and Hillview Rd and finalising works on the new traffic light intersection at Somerton Rd.
Danny Pearson, Minister for Transport Infrastructure, said: “Locals will enjoy more reliable journeys, improved travel times and reduced congestion as a result of the Mickleham Road Upgrade from as early as January 2025 –six months earlier than scheduled.”
Iwan Walters, Greenvale MLA, said: “We thank the community for its patience as works surge towards completion on Stage 1 of the Mickleham Road Upgrade, which will slash travel times and improve safety for 25,000 drivers each day."
Capital works
■ A capital works program “bigger and better than ever before” has been delivered by Mansfield Council in the 2023-24 financial year, according to a Shire media statement.
The $12.5 million program included 77 projects across Mansfield Shire and reached a completion rate of 96 per cent, the Council claims.
There were 74 projects completed during the 2023-24 financial year. High profile projects included:
■ Heavy Vehicle Alternate Route
■ High Street Car Park
■ Buttercup Road Reconstruction
■ Lords Oval DrainagePr
■ Mt Buller Service Road Upgrade
■ Monkey Gully Road Shared Path
■ Piries-Goughs Bay Road Shared Path
■ Gooleys Bridge Barrier Replacement
The three remaining projects were delayed for “strategic reasons”, the Council representative said.
“For example, upgrades to Lords Reserve toilet facilities were postponed to take advantage of a funding opportunity and will be delivered in 2024-25, while some works on Malcolm Street will be combined with construction works occurring in the new financial year to deliver a more cost effective outcome.”
Local Briefs
Sexual assault
■ Seymour Police have charged a man following a series of sexual assault related offences.
Police will allege the man committed multiple offences in the Broadford area between December 2023 and July 2024.
A 38-year-old Broadford man was arrested during a warrant in Broadford as part of an ongoing investigation.
He was charged with grooming for sexual conduct with a child under the age of 16, 63 counts of sexual activity in the presence of a child under the age of 16, threat to commit a sexual offence, stalking and threats to kill.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on Monday (July 29).
Yea Golf Club
■ With the fairways having no roll and the weather being unfavourable it made golf a real winter challenge over the past week.
Wednesday (July 24) saw nine men play ‘Pair 22’ with a stableford event. Winners with 365 pts were Steve Rumney (27) and Greg Millard (14) from Alex Second were Rob O’Halloran (22) and Phil Armstrong (21) with 312 pts. There was no NTP on the 18th and the Club Award went to Phil Armstrong/Graeme Bryant. Individual winner was Steve Rumney with 36 points. Winner of the Ladies Stableford was Penny Britton (33) with 34 points from Sharon Grogan (29) with 32 points.
Saturday (July 27) saw the first round of the 54 hole event with a stableford competition. There were only nine competitors completing the course as rain washed out others (after 10 holes).
Winner of the day with 39 points was Steve Rumney (26) from Jono Ness (20) with 38. Brian Simmons (13) was third with 35 points. There was no NTP on the 18th and Phil Armstrong won the Club Award. Next Saturday sees round two with a par competition.
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Seven Creeks Plan
■ The draft Seven Creeks Master Plan presented to last week’s Strathbogie Council meeting is now open for broad community consultation and feedback.
“Improving tracks and trails, vegetation management, replacing or upgrading Twomey’s bridge, improving lighting, a nature play space, education and signage are just some of the things identified as priorities in the draft Seven Creeks Masterplan,” said a Strathbogie Council representative., The master plan forms part of the shirewide Play and Open Space Strategy, recently opened for public comment.
Shire Administrator Peter Stephenson said the Council had consulted widely in the community to understand how people currently use the spaces and facilities around the Seven Creeks area and what they would like to see in the future.
“Thank you to everyone who took the time to provide feedback and in particular the Friends of the Sevens group, Euroa Chamber of Commerce, local schools, kindergartens and those who took the survey on the Share Strathbogie engagement hub,” Mr Stephenson said.
“It is clear that the community loves the Seven Creeks area. They are passionate about ensuring this unique environment is protected, maintained and enhanced, while still providing a place for the community and visitors to enjoy.”
Mr Stephenson said the development of an updated Masterplan was the result of a Pitch My Project proposal from the Euroa Community Action Group with $15,000 allocated to this work in the 2022-23 budget.
“This is a great example of community action to progress important local projects,” he said. The final Seven Creeks Masterplan 2024 will be provided for consideration to the incoming Council in December, subject to their priorities.
For more information visit Share Strathbogie engagement platform at share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/seven-creeksmasterplan or contact Council.
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Seymour Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings
Thursday, August 8
Lalor man charged
■ Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following an alleged arson attack on a commercial boat in Docklands.
Emergency services were called to the fire on a boat near North Wharf Rd just after 4.30am on January 31 last year. No one was on the boat at the time.
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Mansfield Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings
Wednesday, August 7
Police executed a search warrant in Lalor in April 2024 and arrested a 32-year-old Lalor man. He was released pending further enquiries.
The 32-year-old Lalor man was last week charged with criminal damage by fire (arson) and possess methylamphetamine. He is due to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on August 19.
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■ Nillumbik Council’s facilities team was at Eltham Town Square on Monday last month (July 29) to assess significant damage to the public toilets which were vandalised.
“Victoria Police are currently assisting Council with investigations,” said a Shire representative.
“Anyone who may have witnessed the vandalism or has any information is encouraged to contact Eltham Police Station on 9430 4500.”
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National Tree Day
■ Murrindindi Shire community came together in July to celebrate National Tree Day with a series of events and activities promoting the importance of trees in the environment and encouraging collective action to protect and nurture our natural surroundings.
Nature enthusiasts and community members gathered on July 16 at the Yea Shire Hall for a talk by Dr Gregory Moore. A Senior Research Associate at Melbourne University, Dr Moore shared his knowledge and passion for arboriculture and talked about the crucial role trees play in maintaining biodiversity.
■ The City of Whittlesea will rid itself of State Government-appointed Administrators, and Councillors are to return after elections are conducted in October.
“With just over three months until the Local Government elections in October, residents in the City of Whittlesea passionate about their community are urged to consider standing for Council,” said a representative for the municipality.
“Local community leadership is vital in ensuring the voices of our community are heard and that our elected Councillors represent the diverse needs and perspectives of our residents.”
Acting CEO Sarah Renner encouraged those in the community who are passionate about making a difference to consider standing for these important leadership roles in Council.
“Becoming a councillor presents a significant opportunity for residents to represent their community and actively participate in shaping the future of the City of Whittlesea Your ideas, your vision and your leadership can make a real difference,” Ms Renner said.
A session specifically tailored for City of Whittlesea candidates was held on Thursday, July 25, at the City of Whittlesea Council Offices, 25 Ferres Blvd, South Morang
“Additional sessions are also available, including sessions for women who wish to run for Council and showcase their leadership skills,” the Council representative said.
Dog park petition
■ A petition with 134 signatures about improvements to the Hurstbridge Dog Park was presented to last month’s Nillumbik Shire Council meeting.
The Park located in Fergusons Paddock, on Arthurs Creek Rd, we have experienced firsthand the limitations of the current facilities.
“With sometimes more than 20 dogs visiting at any given time, it's clear that our beloved park is simply too small to accommodate everyone comfortably. This lack of space often leads to conflicts between dogs and forces some owners to leave prematurelya situation that could be easily avoided with a larger area,” said the petition.
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Fast track funding
■ Yarra Ranges Council roadside assessments have identified over 3000 trees needing pruning or removal with immediate work underway to address 200 hazardous trees and reduce bushfire risk.
As part of the Preparing Australian Communities funding from the Federal Government, Yarra Ranges Council has launched proactive tree management and clean-up works, aimed at clearing or removing potentially unsafe trees and removing debris while also reducing fuel loads in the region.
“So far, roadside assessments are 50 percent complete in the southern area of the Yarra Ranges with over 1400 trees inspected in and around Belgrave South, Belgrave, Selby, Narre Warren East, Sassafras, Kalorama, Olinda, Ferny Creek , and Upwey,” said a Council representative.
Yarra Ranges Council is conducting a detailed street-by-street review to assess the risk posed by trees and undergrowth weeds.
Yarra Ranges Council Mayor, Cr Sophie Todorov, highlighted that this funding has expedited council tree inspections, helping mitigate the risk of falling trees and branches that could obstruct key access roads.
"The safety of our community is a top priority,” Cr Todorov said.
“The inspections and subsequent works funded by the PAC program have allowed us to address potential hazards swiftly.”
“This proactive approach ensures our roads remain safer and more accessible, particularly in the storm-affected areas.
“Additionally, it has also allowed us to increase the removal of weeds, stumps and fallen trees from key roads, ensuring better access for slashing to lower the fire risk of roadside vegetation,” Cr Todorov said.
Trees on public land that are near important roads and power lines are being targeted including weed species trees, such as Pittosporum, Acacia Elata and Radiata Pine.
Trees within parks and reserves that pose a risk will also be assessed and made safe.
The Proactive Tree Management program is part of the $10 million Preparing Australian Communities Grant Council received in 2023 from the Federal Government.
The PAC program aims to enable communities to better mitigate, avoid, withstand, and recover from the increasing effects of natural hazards due to climate change through activities that build resilience.
Kinglake land move
■ Murrindindi Council was donated farmland at 37 Extons Rd, Kinglake, by an adjoining landholder for the specific purpose of rebuilding the Middle Kinglake School and Early Learning Centre following the 2009 bushfires.
A portion of the land, approximately 1.74 hectares, is surplus to the needs of the Department of Education and Council intends to transfer this surplus land back to the original donor, to be incorporated into the adjoining farming lot.
People may provide written feedback on this proposal. Submissions will be received up until Monday, August 19. All feedback will be considered by Council at the August 28 meeting.
People wishing to address Council on their submission at this meeting should indicate this in their submission.
Studley voted in
■ Murrindindi Council has appointed Alan Studley as an Audit and Risk Committee Independent Member for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027.
A report to Councillors at last week’s Shire meeting recommended the appointment of an external independent member to Council’s Audit and Risk Committee in accordance with the requirements under the Local Government Act.
Flashpoint for F’dale Kinder
■ Murrindindi Shire Council says it is working with the Department of Education to find a new Early Years Manager for the Flowerdale Kindergarten , following the decision by Mitchell Shire Council not to renew the sublease of Flowerdale Kindergarten
“For many years, Mitchell Shire Council has provided critical kindergarten services to the Flowerdale community and surrounds, working alongside Council’s Maternal and Child Health services and operating from Council’s facility at 3377 Whittlesea-Yea Road Flowerdale,” said a Murrindindi Shire Council media statement.
“Mitchell Shire Council’s said decision to withdraw from providing kindergarten services in Flowerdale comes amid “rising demands for Mitchell services in Victoria’s fastest-growing municipality” and significant “administrative workload” increases due to the Victorian State Government’s Best Start, Best Life reform.
“Under these reforms, in 2025, Murrindindi Shire will participate in the first roll out of an expanded kindergarten program from 15 hours per week to 30 hours per week.
“Kindergarten services in Flowerdale have been provided by Mitchell Shire Council since 2004.
“Murrindindi Shire Council does not directly manage or operate kindergartens in the Shire. However, Council has an important role in supporting the adequate provision of these services through building management, workforce support, advocacy and representing local needs.
“The Department of Education will soon be inviting Expressions of Interest from Early Years providers to take over the sub-lease in 2025.
“Council will continue to work closely with the Department and Mitchell Shire Council to secure a new provider and ensure a smooth service transition.”
Murrindindi Council’s Community Wellbeing and Economic Development Portfolio Councillor Sandice McAulay said: “Council recognises and celebrates the wonderful contribution that Mitchell Shire Council has made to the Flowerdale community and thank them for their continued service while a new provider is found.
“Council will continue to advocate for increased capacity and supply of kindergarten and childcare places across our Shire, as we know the difference these services make to families and children.”
“While our advocacy efforts helped secure new facilities in Alexandra and Yea, we know there are a range of challenges facing the sector.
“Early years education is nothing without a strong workforce. Our Early Years
Education Workforce Plan will help us address current and future challenges relating to staff recruitment and retention, skills and training.
“Our recently adopted Kindergarten and Child Care Strategy will also guide our work and our role in supporting service providers and our community and help us manage the increased demand for kindergarten services in the coming years.” Cr McAulay said.
Roadside conservation
■ Cr Karine Haslam told last month’s Murrindindi Council meeting about the consultation taking place until last weekend about the Rural Roadside Conservation Management Plan
The Council was inviting feedback from the community on its updated Rural Roadside Conservation Management Plan and Guidelines.
“The Rural Roadside Conservation Management Plan guides how roadside vegetation is managed across the Shire, and helps Council , the community, and other agencies, understand the conservation value of roadsides, and how to carry out works, or activities on them appropriately.
“These activities include utility works, roadside grazing, firewood collection, slashing, mowing and weed management.
“There are 26 pieces of legislation, that cover Government requirements. The Rural Roadside Conservation Management Plan Guidelines, are designed to help users to understand these requirements.
“Council is seeking community feedback on the Plan, and companion Guidelines, to understand what’s important to local residents, in maintaining and protecting, native vegetation on our rural roadsides.”
4 new Aussies in M’dindi
● ● ● ● From left: (from left): Murrindindi Shire Council Acting CEO Michael Chesworth , Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish, conferees Shannon, Anna, Shintu and son Daniel, Jewel, Mayor Cr Damien Gallagher. Chesworth, Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish, Bo Pearson – Alexandra RSL, Mary Pearson –Probus Club of Alexandra President and Sasha Barrow – Murrindindi Shire Citizen of the Year 2020 who were pleased to congratulate the newest Australians.
■ Murrindindi Shire Council celebrated four new Australian citizens on Tuesday, July 23, at an official Citizenship Ceremony held at the Alexandra Council Chamber. Shannon, Shintu, Jewel and Anna, have pledged their loyalty to Australia, its people, and its democratic beliefs, and to uphold and obey the laws of Australia and respect the rights and liberties of its people.
In attendance were distinguished guests including Murrindindi Shire Council Mayor Cr Damien Gallagher, Acting CEO Michael
$383,540 account
■ Murrindindi Council’s Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance premium for 2024-25 is $383,540.13 (ex GST).
Authority to pay the account had to be given by Councillors at last week’s Shire meeting, as it was above the authorised limit given to Chief Executive Officer Livia Bonazzi (currently on leave).
Contract approved
■ A total contract amount of $862,990 over a five-year contract period has been approved by Murrindindi Council in favour of North East Air and Mechanical Pty Ltd.
The contract is for an initial period of three years commencing on August 1 and ending on July 31, 2027, with an option for a twoyear extension.
Crs John Walsh and Eric Lording moved for the contract to be approved by Councillors.
A tender process to appoint a contractor for heating and cooling system service, maintenance and repairs for an initial period of three years, subject to satisfactory performance by the contractor, was let.
“The scope of the contract is to service, maintain and repair heating and cooling systems in Council facilities, to comply with current standards and regulations,” said a report to Councillors.
“The service contract supports Council’s mandatory requirements to provide and promote healthy spaces for our occupants and continued economic operation of the mechanical equipment.
“Council recently conducted a public tender for these works which closed on June 4 at 3pm. Two submissions were received at the close of the tender.
“A detailed evaluation was undertaken in line with Council’s Procurement Policy and against the tender evaluation criteria by the Tender Evaluation Committee
“This contract, being a lump sum contract with a schedule of rates for maintenance breakdowns, will not exceed a total spend of $862,990 over the five-year term if all options are exercised.”
McAulay reports
■ Cr Sandice McAulay reported to last month’s Murrindindi Council meeting:
“This year’s Winter campaign has commenced across our Discover Dindi channel and with partners such as Lake Mountain and Victoria’s High Country, keep an eye on our social media for the latest posts and explore our Shire this winter.
“Tourism North-East are seeking businesses to be part of the upcoming 2024 Spring / Summer and 2025 Autumn marketing campaign – please reach out to the Economic Development team if you are interested in participating with special offers, deals and packages that visitors can experience in Murrindindi Shire
“Council has partnered with Murrindindi Food and Wine on the Murrindindi Digital Marketing Month – a series of webinars covering a range of topics including Instagram and Facebook, how to market your business for free and website basics. The series is delivered by Jenn Donovan.
“The third business breakfast will be held in Marysville on August 13. This is a great way to connect with local businesses – I look forward to catching up with other businesses myself.
“Again Council is proud to support Murrindindi Food and Wine and the business resilience program.
“The Great Victorian Bike Ride is coming to Murrindindi Shire. The ride will have two overnight stops, Alexandra on Friday November 29 and Marysville on Saturday November 30. To find out more about the opportunities and how to be involved it is free to attend one of the information sessions Tuesday July 30 in Alexandra and Wednesday July 31in Marysville
“Council extends its warmest congratulations to all the conferees and wishes them all the best in their new journey as Australian citizens,” said a Shire representative.
Murrindindin Council will host one more Citizenship Ceremony in 2024, on October 22.
“There has been excellent engagement on line and in person at our drop in sessions. Council is conscious that people want to engage in different ways – online and face to face and has endeavoured to provide as many opportunities as possible,” Cr McAulay said.
● ● Cr Sandice McAulay
MORE CATHOLIC KINDERS FUNDED
■ Thousands of new kindergarten places are coming to local schools as the State Government builds and upgrades kinders at 12 low-fee Catholic schools.
Lizzie Blandthorn, Minister for Children, announced the first-ever Building Blocks Partnership with Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Early Years Education.
The partnership will deliver 12 early childhood centres at Catholic primary schools creating more than 2100 kindergarten places for local families in our growing outer suburbs.
The centres will each provide up to 178 kindergarten places for Three- and Four-Year-Old
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St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School and two new schools set to open in Mount Atkinson and Thornhill Park will host three of the new early childhood centres opening in 2026.
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■ Tickets are on sale for the 2025 Melbourne season of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar which will open at the Princess Theatre from March 16. Leading the cast will be international recording artist Michael Paynter as Jesus, Javon King, who played Seaweed J. Stubbs in the Australian tour of Hairspray, as Judas, and powerhouse soul and blues vocalist Mahalia Barnes as Mary Michael Paynter is a member of classic Australian band Icehouse, as well as the guitarist and vocalist in Australian icon Jimmy Barnes’ band, and performs live with Bachelor Girl, Killing Heidi, Delta Goodrem, Reece Mastin and many others.
He has toured extensively in Australia and internationally, sharing arena and stadium stages with artists such as John Farnham, 5 Seconds of Summer, Miley Cyrus, Seal, Hall and Oates, and The Script Javon King’s theatre credits include The Inheritance at fortyfivedownstairs and Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls at Chapel off Chapel, for which he won a Green Room Award for Best Supporting Actor. Javon also toured the USA and internationally as Angel in the 20th and 25th Anniversary tours of Rent.
Mahalia Barnes and her band The Soul Mates play to capacity crowds around the country, touring nationally and internationally alongside artists such as Bruce Springsteen, The Roots, Mavis Staples, Joe Bonamassa, Bryan Adams and Tom Jones.
She has recorded, toured and collaborated with the likes of Joe Bonamassa, Liam Gallagher, Beth Hart, George Benson, Robert Jon + The Wreck, Birds of Tokyo, Diesel, Cold Chisel, Jimmy Barnes and David Campbell to name a few.
Producer John Frost, on behalf of his coproducers, said: “I am delighted to be bringing this award-winning production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s much loved rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar to Melbourne.
“I’m also very excited that Michael, Javon and Mahalia are leading the cast. They are all extraordinary singers and musicians who will bring their unique experience and talent to these iconic roles.
“This is going to be a very special experience for cast and audiences alike. Get your tickets now while you still can.”
Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas.
Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Gethsemane and Superstar.
Melbourne Season:
Venue : Princess Theatre
Season: From March 16
Performance Times: Tue.-Thurs. 7pm, Fri.- Sat. 7.30pm, Matinees Wed. 1pm, Sat. 2pm, Sun. 1pm and 6pm (performance times vary each week)
Prices: From $69.90 (Transaction fees apply)
Bookings: jesuschristsuperstarmusical. com.au or phone 1300 111 011 Groups 8+ call (03) 9299 9873 or email groups@marrinergroup.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold
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Pleasant Sunday Afternoon
■ The Elsternwick Park Sports Club (the Wickers Club) was the venue for A Pleasant Sunday Afternoon - a spirited, fun show presented by veteran showman Issi Dye, newspaper columnist-turned comedian Lawrence Money, and author and rising comic Liz Hicklin. Issi Dye delighted by belting out musical favourites from the 1950s to the modern day in his fabulous high-energy style, while Lawrence Money was merciless in his humorous satire of politicians and pronouns. Comedian Liz Hicklin,
aged 93, captivated the audience with her stories and views on life.
It was great to see a large audience toe-tapping, singing, laughing, dancing and enjoying a terrific afternoon of entertainment.
Issi Dye will next be presenting Morning Melodies at the Elsternwick Park Sports Club, 170 Glenhuntly Rd., Brighton on Wednesday, August 7 from 10am to Noon . $12 entry, light lunch provided. Bookings: 0410 873 173.
- Cheryl Threadgold
■ The 2024 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival presented by Palace returns to cinemas with the best of new Italian films and classic gems, screening in Melbourne from September 20 - October 16.
Italian-Australian food writer, TV producer and host Silvia Colloca will invite audiences to enjoy ‘la dolce vita’ as this year’s ST. ALi Italian Film Festival Ambassador, sharing her love of all things Italian with festival audiences.
This year’s diverse program includes award-winning drama, documentary, laughout-loud comedy and historical epics starring an array of new and iconic talent. The first highlights offer a glimpse into the Festival which celebrates Italian cinema and filmmakers at their very best.
Special Presentations include the playful, meta comedy Marcello Mio, led by real-life mother-daughter duo Chiara Mastroianni and Catherine Deneuve. A joyful imagining of the daily lives of a creative family, it focuses on the legacy of the great Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni, Chiara’s late, reallife father.
The festival’s second Special Presentation and winner of the 2024 Sydney International Film Festival’s coveted Sydney Film Prize is There's Still Tomorrow (C'è ancora domani). The directorial debut of Paola Cortellesi, who also stars in the film, follows a woman living in post war Rome with her family who dares to break with tradition. It was the highest grossing film in Italy last year.
The 2023 Venice Film Festival opener Commandante is a gripping maritime thriller starring Pierfrancesco Favino. Favino delivers a powerhouse performance as a Naval Captain who commands the Italian Royal Navy submarine Cappellini in the Battle of the Atlantic and is faced with a moral dilemma when he defies orders and rescues Belgian Navy men.
Italo-French co-production Maria Montessori (La Nouvelle Femme) is a bold and illuminating drama set at the turn of the 20th Century. The film stars Jasmine Trinca as the famed Italian physician and educator Maria Montessor i, whose revolutionary methods are still used across the globe today.
And for bambini and nonni alike, The War of the Nonni (La guerra dei nonni) is a fun family comedy starring Vincenzo Salemme and Max Tortora as competing grandfathers. When Nonno Tom r eturns from abroad, a series of hilarious challenges ensue as he and Nonno Gerri compete for the affections of their grandchildren.
Melbourne Italian Film Festival Dates: September 20 - October 16
Venues: The Astor Theatre, Palace Balwyn, Palace Brighton Bay, Palace Cinema Como, Palace Penny Lane, Palace Westgarth, The Kino, Pentridge Cinema, Cinema Nova. Information and Updates: italianfilmfestival.com.au
- Cheryl Threadgold
Ladies Choir
■ The Frankston Ladies Choir presents Suade with Me and FLC on Saturday, September 7 at 7.30pm at the George Jenkins Theatre, Frankston
For more than a decade, Suade has been recognised as one of Melbourne's finest male a cappella groups, and the Frankston Ladies Choir is thrilled to share the George Jenkins Theatre stage with them in this performance.
After a much-needed break, Will, Ian, Loz, Jake, Sava and Chris have reunited from various parts of Victoria to bring their talents, for the first time ever, to Frankston. Suade is said to be known for their smooth harmonies, vocal gymnastics, personalities and outrageous fun.
FLC (the Frankston Ladies Choir) is an innovative community choir which mainly performs original arrangements by MD/pianist Simon Walters in a variety of styles, featuring Sarah Aubrey on flute. The choir has performed in the Frankston Festival of Lights, Tasmania's Festival of Voices, citizenship ceremonies at the Frankston Arts Centre, and in concert with the Melbourne Welsh Male Choir, the Cranbourne Chorale, LowRez and many others.
Performance Details: Saturday, September 7 at 7.30pm
Venue: George Jenkins Theatre, 47 - 49 Moorooduc Hwy., Frankston
Tickets: $40
Box Office: 9905 1111 or email: boxoffice@monash.edu
● ● ● ● Issi Dye and Lawrence Money. Photos: Malcolm Threadgold.
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Local Theatre Observations
Shows
■ The 1812 Theatre: The Sweet Delilah Swim Club (by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten), Until August 24 at 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Amy Calvert. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.au
■ Melbourne French Theatre: La Surprise De L’Amour (Lovestruck) (by Marivaux) August 6 – 17 at Melbourne French Theatre, La Maison de Maitre, 203-205 Canning St (cnr. Neill St.), Carlton. Director: Donald McManus. Bookings: melbournefrench theatre.org.au/la-surprise-de-lamour/
■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: Alice in Wonderland Jr. Until August 11 at Altona Theatre, 115 Civic Pde., Altona. Bookings: wmtc.org.au
■ Beaumaris Theatre: The Bridges of Madison County (by Robert James Waller), August 9 – 24 at 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Colin Armstrong. Bookings: beaumaristheatre.com.au
■ The Mount Players: Family Values (by David Williamson) August 16 – September 1 at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Mt Macedon. Director: David Runnalls. Bookings: themountplayers.com
■ Brighton Theatre Company: Admissions (by Joshua Harmon) August 16 – 31 at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Wilson St., Brighton. Director: Deborah Fabbro. Bookings: brightontheatrecompany.com.au
■ Malvern Theatre Company: Little Women the Musical (Book by Allen Knee, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, Music by Jason Howland) August 23 – September 7 at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Alan Burrows; Musical Director: Adam Bianco; Choreographer: Susan Lewis. Bookings: 1300 131 552.s
■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: Things I Know to be True (by Andrew Bovell) August 23 – September 7 at Warrandyte Mechanics’ Institute, 180 Yarra St., Warrandyte. Director: Kellie Tweeddale. Bookings: trybooking.com/CQZXF
■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Hand to God (by Robert Askins) August 29 – September 7 at Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Brian Edmond. Bookings: stagtheatre.org
■ Synchronicity: A Vintage Death (by Geoff Collishaw, based on the novel by Colin King), August 30 – September 7 at The Engine Room, 58 View St., Bendigo. Director: Geoff Collishaw and Tania Maxwell). Bookings: synchronicity.org.au
■ MOARTZ Inc: MOARTZ 25th Anniversary, One-Act Play Gala Weekend (Joanna Murray-Smith/Melinda Chapman), August 23 – 25 at Monash Hall, Reserve St., Yallourn North. Directors: Annette O’Shea/Mike Pullar. Admission: $30/$25. Bookings: moartz.com
■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Minnie and Liraz (by Lally Katz) August 30 – September 8 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Barbara Crawford. Bookings: mordialloctheatre.com. au
■ Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival: Festival of One Act Plays. September 7 at Bluestone Theatre, 28 Hutton St., Kyneton. Detail via email: icgang3444@gmail.com
■ Theatrical: A Chorus Line, September 2
– 22 at the National Theatre, Carlisle St., St Kilda. Director: Tahra Cameron; Choreographer: Louise Panagiotidis; Musical Director: Gabriel Taburet. Bookings: theatrical.com.au Nova Music Theatre: Brigadoon September 13-22 at The Round, Nunawading. Bookings: novamusictheatre.com.au
■ Eltham Little Theatre: Veronica’s Room (by Ira Levin) September 6 – 21 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Drew Mason. Bookings: 0411 713 095.
■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre: Clue on Stage, September 5 – 21 at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre, Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Katie-Jane Amey. Bookings: lilydaleatc.com - Cheryl Threadgold
BURN THE FLOOR
■ The international dance sensation Burn the Floor - Dare to Dream will commence this year's Victorian season in Sale on August 28, then Bendigo on August 29, followed by a short season at Palms at Crown from August 30 to September 1, finishing in Ballarat on September 3.
This year's tour will star Phil Burton from globally renowned supergroup, Human Nature
This year sees the 25 th Anniversary of Burn the Floor and in 2024 the production will feature Aussie rock classics, including works by INXS, John Farnham, Cold Chisel, Sia, AC/ DC, Keith Urban and of course music from Human Nature.
This year’s title Dare to Dream reflects the dancer’s mantra as each dancer pushes the extremes bringing their famous, infectious, rebellious energy to the stage every night, wearing stunning costumes and engulfed in rock and roll lighting.
Victorian Dates:
Venue: The Wedge Performing Arts Centre, Sale. Day andTime: Wednesday August 28 at 7.30pm. Bookings: https://tickets.thewedge. com.au/event/345:1096/
Venue: Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo. Day and Time: Thursday August 29 at 7.30pm. Bookings: https://boxoffice.gotix.com.au/WebPages/ EntaWebGateway/gateway.as px?
Venue: The Palms at Crown, Melbourne. Day and Time: Friday August 30 at 7.30pm; Saturday August 31 at 2pm and 7.30pm; Sunday Sept 1 at 2pm. Bookings: https:// www.ticketmaster.com.au/artist/803589
Venue: Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts, Ballarat. Day and Time: Tuesday September 3 at 7.30pm. Bookings: https:// BGRAM.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/ salesevent/118787
- Cheryl Threadgold
My Melbourne
■ The anthology film My Melbourne features four unique diverse stories based on true incidents themed around the four pillars of diversity - sexuality, gender, disability, and race and will premiere at the Indian Film Festival on Thursday, August 15.
Filmed entirely in Melbourne, the film is directed by four iconic Indian filmmakers - Onir, Rima Das, Imtiaz Ali and Kabir Khan.
My Melbourne is an inclusive feature film, celebrating diverse voices and talents. The four filmmakers worked with emerging Australian creatives from under-represented backgrounds to create four films about identity and belonging, based on authentic migrant experiences.
Producer of My Melbourne and director of IFFM, Mitu Bhowmick Lange said: “Our goal for My Melbourne is not only to create an entertaining feature film that is authentic, contemporary, honest and relevant but also to discover and nurture the next generation of underrepresented diverse filmmakers and their unique stories.
“Working with four of the most respected filmmakers in India, our local Australian emerging creatives from underrepresented backgrounds learnt from the best without compromising on their cultural and authentic narrative styles.”
Whether it's a gay son finding his sense of belonging through his father’s acceptance of his sexuality, a young deaf dancer finding peace by seeing the beauty in her noiseless world, a newly married, tormented girl standing up for herself, or a young, displaced Afghani player finding her sense of belonging through cricket, each story is a beautiful journey of self-discovery.
Mitu adds: “We believe that the success of telling a story comes from its authenticity and empathy. This has always been our endeavour with ‘My Melbourne’
The film has been made with a lot of love, across cultures and countries, with a diverse cast and crew of different abilities, languages, and backgrounds. The film and its making have been a celebration, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do.”
15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Festival dates: August 15-25 iffm.com.au
- Cheryl Threadgold
Murder For Two
■ Arts Centre Melbourne and Hayes Theatre Company present the smash-hit whodunnit Murder for Two from August 15 - 25 in the Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre Melbourne.
Two performers - Australian comedian and Tik Tok personality Gabbi Bolt and Maverick Newman - play 13 roles (and the piano).
Officer Moscowicz dreams of being a detective. So, when the great American Novelist Arthur Whitney is shot, he jumps at the chance to prove his sleuthing skills.
Did Whitney’s wife give him a big finish? Or is the prima ballerina the prime suspect? Or did the overly friendly psychiatrist make a frenemy?
Performance dates and times:
Preview Aug.. 15, Opening night Aug. 16, Season: Aug. 17 - 25 (captioned performance on Aug. 22)
Venue: Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre Melbourne
Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Bookings: artscentremelbourne.com.au
- Cheryl Threadgold
More Auditions
■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: An Ideal Husband (by Oscar Wilde), August 18 and 19 at 7.00pm at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Tim Scott. Audition bookings: timascott56@gmail.com
■ The 1812 Theatre: Spider’s Web (by Agatha Christie) August 25 at 5pm; August 26 at 7pm at The 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: John Mills. Audition enquiries: 0497097807 ches500@hotmail.com
■ Beaumaris Theatre: Arsenic and Old Lace (by Joseph Kesselring) September 1 and 2 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Peter Newling. Further details and audition bookings: beaumaristheatre.com.au/auditions
- Cheryl Threadgold
Julie and Friends
■ The old adage about the family that plays together stays together is getting a new twist in the next concert from Julie Houghton and Friends, at 2 pm on Saturday August 17 at Diamond Creek Uniting Church
Called ‘Oh No! It’s Only 130 Days Til Christmas!’ this is a rare occurrence when host, actor/singer Julie Houghton is joined by her singer son, bass Edward Smith, who returned to Australia last year after six years in New York, where he sang with prestigious a capella group Crosstown Vocal
Julie promises it will be a fabulous afternoon of Christmas related music and fun, including highlights from Handel’s Messiah and Charles Dickens’A Christmas Carol, and all the traditional and lighter Christmas songs and poetry you know and love.
The concert features Suzanne Shakespeare Karen van Spall, Michael Lapina and Edward Smith with Isaac Mouskovias accompanying at the piano and Julie Houghton performing and hosting proceedings.
There will also be some favourites like ‘White Christmas’ and ‘When A Child Is Born’, Michael Bublé’s ‘Winter Wonderland’ and other lighter items.
But why do a Christmas concert in August?
“Singers are always so busy with vocal commitments in December that we don’t get the opportunity to get together with our professional singing friends leading up to Christmas, so we decided to invent a reason to sing Christmas music and read famous Christmas literature and have a ball with this repertoire, which is always popular with audiences,” Julie explains.
The concert is part of the Diamond Creek Concert Series, and you can book tickets at www.trybooking.com/CTQBT or by contacting Graham on 0419 361 487 or email gford@bigpond.net.au
Tickets are $20 adult, $15 concession and can also be bought for cash at the door. - Nicholas Carroll
Auditions
■ Eltham Little Theatre: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (by C. S. Lewis) August 10 in the Rehearsal Room, Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Jason Triggs. Audition Contact: auditions@elthamlittletheatre.org.au
■ Peoples Playhouse: Daddy Long Legs. August 7 and 8 at Christ Church, Logan St., Frankston. Director: Leah Osburn; Musical Director: Damien Mizzi. Further details: trybooking.com/events/landing/1248996 ■ Powderkeg Players: It’s a Wonderful Life (by Mary Elliot Nelson) August 6 from 7pm, August 10 from 2pm, August 11 from 7pm at the St Albans Senior Citizens Centre, Cnr Alrieda and William Sts., St Albans. Contact Stephen 0407 802 165 or powderkeg players@gmail.com
■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Home I’m Darling (by Laura Wade) August 11 at 2pm; August 13 at 7pm at Unit 8/ 417-419 Warrigal Rd., Cheltenham. Director: Susan Rundle. Audition enquiries: theatre@psrundle.com
■ The Basin Theatre Group: A Christmas Carol: Radio Play (adapted from the live performance on Christmas Eve, 1939 on the CBS Campbell Playhouse radio program) August 6 at 7.30pm, August 13 at 7.30pm, August 25 at 2.00p, at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Di Hoskins. Contact: 0430 495 105 or email: social@thebasintheatre.org.au
■ Essendon Theatre Company: Drinking Habits (by Tom Smith) August 18, 25 at 4pm; August 24 at 10am at Bradshaw St. Community Hall, Bradshaw St., West Essendon (enter via Buckley St.) Director: Bethany Simmons. Audition info and bookings: essendontheatrecompany.com.au
■ Bacchus Marsh and Melton District Community Theatre (Moonlite Theatre): Double Trouble. August 13, 15 at 7pm; August 17 at 1pm at Moonlite Theatre, Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, 19 Gisborne Rd., Bacchus Marsh. Room 326 (by William Alexander) Director: Alex McMurray; Donuts can kill you (written and directed by Deb Barker). Audition Enquiries: Alex McMurray and Deb Barker at moonlitetheatre3340@ gmail.com - Cheryl Threadgold
● ● ● Phil Burton
● ● Gabbi Bolt and Maverick Newman in Murder for Two.
Curator for FUSE Festival
■ City of Darebin’s FUSE Festival announces the appointment of Allara Briggs Pattison as Curator-in-Residence for Ganbu Gulin , which launches the City of Darebin's multiarts festival FUSE Spring 2024, taking place September 14 -22 .
Ganbu Gulin , meaning “One Mob” in Woi-Wurrung language, is a co-created event with Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.
On Saturday September 14, this annual inclusive celebration welcomes all Darebin citizens, existing and new, to Wurundjeri WoiWurrung Country with a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony.
Allara brings a thematic curated offering of live music, visual art, panel talk and community participatory workshops.
This free event is an invitation to all community members to acknowledge, respect and learn from Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung the Traditional Owners, and celebrate First Nations artists.
Allara is a powerful Yorta Yorta winyarr. She is a storyteller, composer, director, producer, musician, and sound designer. With humour and integrity, Allara uses the double-bass and sound samples from Country to weave textures for healing in her work “I am Sovereign, I am Free”. Allara's innovative music speaks to Blak justice and sovereignty.
In appreciation of NAIDOC week, Allara reflects on how she views her role and Ganbu Gulin’s purpose in relation to this year’s NAIDOC theme of ‘Keep the Fire Burning’.
"Blak, loud and proud, we let those sparks fly through our songs and ceremony to light a cool burn, slowly but steadily cleaning out old colonial formats to make space for justice for our people, waters, lands and kin, as well as standing in solidarity and power with all oppressed peoples across the world. Together with Wurundjeri, on Woi-Wurrung Country.”
As part of the festival, Darebin offers FUSE@Large, an open-access program that provides opportunities for local artists and creatives to activate Darebin in unexpected, delightful ways.
FUSE@Large welcomes anyone and everyone putting on an event in Darebin to participate and is a chance for artists and community members to test, experiment and try out ideas in front of a local audience.
FUSE works to remove as many barriers as possible to highlight community and presents an opportunity to make invaluable local, creative, and professional connections. It is a way to develop new material, push the boundaries of art, or find a new audience for an already established piece.
Registrations are now open for City of Darebin community members to showcase their art.
Additionally, nominations are now open for the Darebin Community
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Awards, which recognise individuals and groups that have made an outstanding contribution to the Darebin community.
The Darebin Community Awards will be awarded in nine categories: Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Leader of the Year, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Emerging Young Community Leader of the Year, Community Group of the Year, Sustainability Award either awarded for an individual or Community Group, Lifetime Achievement Award, CALD Elder Community Leader of the Year and CALD Emerging Community Leader of the Year.
FUSE is the City of Darebin's multiarts festival—providing a platform for local artists, designers and performers to transform our amazing city into a dynamic hub of creativity.
FUSE allows artists and audiences alike to enjoy Darebin’s streets, parks, venues, theatres, galleries and public spaces as transformative zones—infused with the power of art, culture, and creativity.
FUSE Festival September 14-22 www.fusedarebin.com.au
- Cheryl Threadgold
Alter State
■ Arts Centre Melbourne and Arts Access Victoria have announced the 2024 program for Melbourne’s Disability-led arts initiative Alter State, taking place across the city from October 2-13.
The initiative is a major arts and disability event engaging artists and audiences across Australia and New Zealand
Alter State features more than 100 Deaf and Disabled artists performing and participating in performances, events and talks in-person and online across 10 venues over 12 days.
Alter State 2024?Creative Lead
Jodee Mundy , a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) and disabled artist, said this year’s theme Disabled Futures: a glimpse of what’s to come provided exciting opportunities to interrogate what it means to be a Disabled or Deaf artist in Australia right now and what could be done to create a more equitable future.
“Alter State’s ambition is to alter the current state of the arts and culture we are producing and consuming. For too long we have seen on our stages, books and screens, stories created and facilitated by people who have no direct lived experience or connection with Deaf and Disabled people,’’ said Mundy
The Alter State 2024 program features performance, contemporary art, film, workshops, a two-day symposium and two parties. It is accessible, intersectional and relaxed “with radical care at its heart” featuring Auslan interpreting, live captions, audio de-
scription, mobility access and quiet spaces at the events.
Supported by Creative Australia, this year for the first time the program includes an Alter State First Nations Deaf and Disabled Arts Program curated by Arts Access Victoria’s incoming CEO and artist Joshua Pether.
Alter State begins on October 2 under the guidance of Aunty Di Kerr, Wurundjeri Traditional Owner and Alter State’s inaugural Elder in Residence, with a First Nations Deaf and Disabled Yarning Circle, inviting all those with lived experience to gather, exchange, yarn about art, culture, ceremony and Disability.
The official Welcome to Country takes place on the Arts Centre Melbourne forecourt to honour connection to Country and for healing to Deaf and Disability communities who are now and have historically been segregated from the arts and society at large.
Audiences can attend The Manifesto, Arts Access Victoria’s installation open on the forecourt throughout the festival to share their hopes towards a collective manifest for the future.
Venue: Arts Centre Melbourne
Dates: October 2 - 13
For full program details visit artscentremelbourne.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold
Tina
■ The critically acclaimed smash hit Tina - The Tina Turner Musical opens at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne in September and producers have announced a new release of tickets on sale at www.tinathemusical. com.au
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical is currently playing to packed houses and rave reviews in Brisbane after hugely successful seasons in Adelaide, Perth and Sydney, where it had a record-breaking nine-month run and sold more than 300,000 tickets. Previews for the award-winning musical commence on September 21 at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre
Produced by Paul Dainty AO/TEG DAINTY in special collaboration with Stage Entertainment, Tali Pelman and the late Tina Turner, the musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race to become the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity. It features 23 hit songs including, Simply The Best, What’s Love Got To Do With It, Nutbush City Limits” and “Proud Mary”, this smash hit musical has received 37 prestigious award nominations including Best Musical (Tony Awards) and Best New Musical (Olivier Awards).
- Kerry O’Brien
In A Violent Nature
■ (R). 94 minutes. Now showing in selected cinemas.
With the impressive Longlegs currently showing in cinemas, we now get another terrific big screen horror offering, which sees a wellworn premise get a genuine shotin-the-arm, leading to one of the most intriguing, and daring, films of the year, but one you’ll need a strong stomach to fully appreciate.
The story is deliberately familiar; a group of young people head to a woodland camp site (near the small town of White Pines), wanting to have a weekend of fun.
During one particular walk in the woods, a couple of these tourists come across a run-down fire tower, under which a locket hangs, and this dilapidated structure has one talking about the ‘White Pines Slaughter’.
Against better judgement, someone decides to take the locket, not realising it is keeping a notorious killer named Johnny underground, and as such, the rotting murderer rises from the grave, and goes after everyone who may be in possession of the beloved locket.
Writer/director Chris Nash, making his feature length directorial debut (he helmed the Z Is For Zygote segment in the 2014 anthology film, ABCs Of Death 2), boldly experiments with one of horror’s most well-known formats, that of an unstoppable killer murdering summer campers, and flips its viewpoint to Johnny himself, silently following him from behind as he makes his way from one victim to another.
Done via a series of long takes, occasionally broken by brief scenes such as the visitors indulging in the obligatory campfire tale of the legendary killer, Nash is fully prepared to take his time, slowly building to each gruesome set-piece (while giving us pieces of Johnny’s back story), but it is an approach that, for me, was totally engrossing (in some ways, it had me thinking what it would have been like if Terrence Malick or Bela Tarr directed Gasper Noe’s Enter The Void).
The shift in focus jars a little during the final act, somewhat like The Last Broadcast (1998) and Behind The Mask: The Rise Of Leslie Vernon (2006) did, but again, like those films, it’s knowingly done.
The cast are suitably natural, the effects convincing, and the cinematography gorgeous, but everything about this endeavour is well crafted.
In A Violent Nature is a unique experience (and can also be interpreted in a number of ways, too), filled with a vivid atmosphere that will admittedly either enthral or bore.
A sequel has already been announced, and although excited about what Nash might do to subvert the slasher sequel, I’m also nervous that he might stumble going to the same well again (fingers crossed he succeeds). I’m more interested to see what original project Nash does next.
RATING - ****½
Sleeping Dogs
■ (MA). 111 minutes. Now showing in selected cinemas.
A strong central performance by Russell Crowe helps make this initially interesting but ultimately routine thriller mildly entertaining. Crowe plays Roy Freeman, a retired cop now suffering dementia, the condition now severe enough for him to have labels, names and schedules stuck up all around his apartment.
Roy is also part of a radical medical experiment, involving devices placed in his brain, which will hopefully reverse his horrible illness.
After a visit by an agency employee, Roy speaks with death row inmate Isaac Samuel (Pacharo Mzembe), who confessed to Roy and his partner Jimmy (Tommy Flanagan) a decade before, for the murder of professor Joseph Wieder (Marton Csokas).
Claiming he is innocent, Samuel convinces Roy to revisit the case, and to keep his mind active, the former law enforcer does, and his investigations will lead to various suspects, such as Laura Baines (Karen Gillen), Richard Finn (Harry Greenwood) and Wayne Devereaux (Thomas M. Wright).
What seems to be a knowing ode to RKO noir of the 40’s and 50’s, Sleeping Dogs has a good set up, and employs some clever casting, but unlike the best of those classic movies, which delivered their twists and turns in a smart, highly efficient manner (usually under 90 minutes), co-writer/director Adam Cooper p rotracts the material (penned by him and Bill Collage) for nearly two hours, allowing audiences to stay ahead of any intended surprises.
Nicely photographed by Ben Nott, Melbourne effectively stands in for itsUS setting.
Crowe is excellent (and, along with Flanagan, keeps everything just on the right side of fun), but Cooper unfortunately allows the film to lose its way, needlessly padding out too many plot strands, turning a potentially compact and compelling thriller into something overlong and predictable, making its denouement all-too inevitable.
RATING - *** - Aaron Rourke
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■ These days you have to be a certain age to remember the American film star Joe E. Brown
I guess his most popular screen line was in the 1959 film Some Like It Hot - at the end of the film, Jack Lemmon dressed as a woman in the speedboat removes his wig and says, "I'm a MAN!"
Joe E Brown, playing the millionaire trying to woo him, turns to the camera with a smile and delivers the classic line, "Well, nobody's perfect."
Joseph Evans Brown was born in Holgate, Ohio in 1891. He came from a family of seven children.
At the age of nine Joe joined a circus as a tumbler and acrobat in The Five Marvellous Ashtons
He was in San Francisco during the great earthquake of 1906. Joe became a baseball player for three years before re-joining the circus.
He went into Vaudeville and then performed on Broadway as a comedian. Joe met Kathryn McGraw and they were married in 1915.
He began making films in 1928 and worked for The Warner Brothers Studios.
By 1931 Joe E. Brown was the leading man in many films. One of his favourite film roles was in Elmer The Great where he played a rookie baseball player.
Joe also played that role on stage for many years and in The Lux Radio Theatre.
Whatever Happened To ... Joe E. Brown
By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM
In 1935 he won acclaim for his role in the film adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream when he played Flute, the bellows -mender.
His film roles included Fireman Save My Child, Son Of A Sailor, The Circus Clown and Hollywood Canteen
Kathryn and Joe had two grown-up sons in 1939 when war broke out. Joe testified before the House Immigration Committee to support a bill to allow 20,000 German Jewish refugees into the United States
Kathryn and Joe adopted two girls from that program. His boys Don and Joe volunteered for service US Army Corps In 1942 his son Captain Donald Evan Brown
Lydia Roberti with Joe E Brown was killed during a routine training flight. After the funeral Joe dedicated himself to entertaining the troops.
He was the first entertainer to go to the South Pacific and Alaska. Wherever the GIs served Joe would go and they all became his sons.
This was a man who hated comedy that insulted other people; he was apparently a very nice and sincere person.
After the war finished the film roles had dried up and Joe E. Brown returned to the stage. He played ‘Elwood P. Dowd’, in the comedy Harvey.
Elwood talked to his friend who was a giant imaginary rabbit. He won the Tony award on Broadway in 1949 for his performance in Harvey. (James Stewart was cast as Elwood P. Dowd in the film version.)
In 1950 Joe E. Brown was in Melbourne
performing Harvey at the Comedy Theatrealso in the cast were Doreen Wilson and Charles Dorning. (I wish I had seen it.)
He played his most memorable role of ‘Captain Andy’ in the MGM musical film Showboat in 1951.
When I interviewed his co star Kathryn Grayson many years ago she spoke of him with such love.
In 1963 Joe had a cameo role in the Stanley Kramer film It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World
Joe E. Brown died of a stroke in 1973, in Brentwood, Los Angeles, at the age of 81.
He never used ‘blue material’ and he was loved by his family, public and fellow performers.
His wife Kathryn passed away in 1978. Joe E. Brown always related the comment from a six-year-old child. After seeing one of his comedy films the young boy asked his mother, "Mommy, when Joe E. Brown dies, will he go to Heaven? When the mother confirmed the possibility, the boy marveled, "Golly, Mommy won't God laugh!"
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PATTERN RECOGNITION AT HAWTHORN
Children’s Bach
■ Set on the banks of Merri Creek in 1990s suburban Melbourne, is a chamber opera close to home.
Based on the original novella by one of Australia’s most cherished writers Helen Garner, The Children’s Bach will be staged by Lyric Opera from August 30 –September 7 at Theatre Works It will be the opera’s second only full production since it was first staged in 2008.
“Our production depicts the world of Melbourne’s Inner North in the 1990s, where simple working-class lives are lured into a bohemian world of late-night bars and clubs on Lygon Street It’s an exploration of sexual freedom and what is ‘modern life’,” says Lyric Opera’s Artistic Director Patrick Burns (Green Room Musical Achievement Award for Iphis in 2022).
The Children’s Bach begins with Dexter and Athena Fox, their son, and the insulated world they’ve built together. When a friend from Dexter’s past resurfaces and introduces the couple to the city’s bohemian underbelly, Athena begins to wonder if life might hold more for her, and the tenuous bonds that tie the Foxes together start to fray.
““It is a piece about love in its many forms. In the words of Michael Halliwell, “the opera is an evocative meditation on the messiness and complexity of human relationships…” It is a profound contemporary chamber opera that is engaging and thoughtprovoking,” says Director Katy Maudlin (Iphis, 2022 Green Room Outstanding Opera Production Award Winner).
Bookings can be made directly via the Theatre Works website. Seating is limited, and audiences are advised to book quickly.
- Contributed
Pattern Recognition
Town Hall Gallery continually engages a theme, subject or visual style throughout their creative process.
The human brain’s ability to identify patterns and repeat symbols allows us to visually match what we see with the information we already know, finding structure, cementing knowledge .and gaining further understanding.
The allure of returning to considering or retraining our understanding speaks to our mind’s ability to interrogate and innovate.
The exhibition features artists who have dedicated their practice to exploring and evolving a particular concept or enduring preoccupation.
Their art is expressed through purposeful and continued use of colour and form, pattern and repetition, motif and subject.
Exhibition opens Wednesday August 14 and closes Saturday October 26.
Town Hall Gallery 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn
Botanical
■ Burrinja is presenting Botanical a dual exhibition centred on Botanical Illustrated Art which combines a showcase of contemporary practice and a journey back to the roots of British/ Australian botany.
Drawn from Nature’s Botanical Illustration between Art and Science is a group exhibition featuring some of Victoria’s most accomplished botanical illustrators.
On display are water colour paintings, pencil drawings and graphite illustrations of local and exotic species. Also included are four studies by Celia Rosser, who is known and celebrated as the Banksia Lady.
The initiation of Australian Botany, Selections from Banks’ Florilegium presents engravings from Banks’ Florilegium, a renowned record of plants collected by amateur botanist Joseph Banks and his team on Captain Cook’s first voyage around the world.
Exhibition closes Sunday September 22. Burrinja
The Arts
At Bendigo
We Are Family – Rob McHaffie
From supper cool hipsters to art world afficionados. Street artists, mums and dads, commuters, dog walkers and lackadaisical youth, Rob McHaffie’s keen observations of everyday surroundings reveal the idiosyncrasies and absurdities if contemporary Australian urban life with colour, whimsy and humour.
This major exhibition surveys McHaffie’s recent work including new painting, collage works on aper and ceramic sculpture in a vibrant showcase f the artist’s buoyant and broad ranging creative vision.
Bendigo Art Gallery 42 View St, Bendigo - Peter Kemp
Barbra
■ Final tickets are now available for the The Australian Barbra Streisand Show from, 7pm this Saturday (Aug. 10) at the Glen Eira Town Hall.
Performing songs from the sensational catalogue of Streisand’s classic films, musicals and hit records, the show honours the talent and legacy of this icon of musical royalty.
Featuring hits from Funny Girl, The Way We Were, A Star is Born and many more.
■ Pax, son of the very famous Hollywood couple, took a serious tumble off his e-bike and was admitted to hospital in Los Angeles suffering head and hip injuries. His current condition is described as 'stable'. Pax works for Angelina's film production company.
Freebies for the Games
■ Every competitor at the Paris Olympics was presented with a 'Welcome' gift on arrival at the Olympic village. The gifts included pajamas, tote bag, water bottle, 50,000 Qantas points and the jewel in the crown was the very latest Samsung flip phones. Yes, every competitor gets a free flip phone.
Normal Aussie kid
■ During school days Felix Cameron is a normal, energetic kid playing in the schoolyard. In his spare time, he shines as an actor, in the highly acclaimed series 'Boy Swallows Universe' where he scored rave reviews particularly overseas attracting 7.6 million viewers in two weeks. Felix has been nominated for ten nominations in the 2024 Logie Awards including Most popular New Talent, and Best Lead Actor in a Drama. Felix is sure to be the face of the future in films, so vote for him in the Logies, August 18; www.vote.tvweeklogies.com.au
New face at news desk
with Peter Kemp
OK. With John O’Keefe
● Pax, son of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. File Photo.
Marco Di Cesare, Marcellin College, Bulleen
Marcellin College, a leading Catholic secondary school for boys in Melbourne’s east, was founded by the Marist Brothers in 1950.
Starting with just 170 students in Camberwell, it expanded to Bulleen in 1963.
Today, the College boasts a stunning 14-hectare campus, providing
Fact File
NAME: Marcellin College
ADDRESS: 160 Bulleen Rd, Bulleen, Vic 3105
PHONE: 9851 1589
WEBSITE: www.marcellin.vic.edu.au
EMAIL: info@marcellin.vic.edu.au
top-tier education to more than 1200 students.
Marcellin College remains committed to its Marist roots, celebrating a legacy of graduates excelling in diverse fields such as medicine, science, business, politics and engineering.
Marco, a dedicated Marist, has been part of Marist education since Year 7, both as a student and a teacher for 19 years.
His deep connection to the Marist characteristics and extensive leadership experience in Catholic schools have prepared him well for his role as Principal of Marcellin College, a position he assumed in 2021.
Marco’s impressive academic credentials include a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from RMIT, a Graduate Diploma of Education, a Master of Business Administration (Executive) from ACU, a Master of Education Policy from the University of Melbourne, a Graduate Certificate in Theology, and a Master of Theolological Studies .
His leadership at Marcellin College is marked by a commitment to lifelong learning and the Marist tradition of educational excellence.
Marisa Matthys, St Mary’s Primary School, Greensborough
It is an absolute privilege to be the Principal of St Mary’s Greensborough.
We are a dynamic community of empowered learners engaging justly in the world.
Our philosophy is to be a welcoming, inclusive community by following Jesus’ teaching and genuinely caring for others.
Jason McBean, Laurimar Primary School
At Laurimar Primary School, we are dedicated to nurturing every child’s potential in a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment.
As one of the largest primary schools in the area, each cohort is a community within a community, providing ample opportunities for social development and friendships to flourish.
From my perspective as Principal, we emphasise a well-rounded education that supports student growth and fosters a love of learning.
We encourage student leadership through roles such as School Captains and Junior School Council members, building confidence and community involvement.
Fact File
NAME: St Mary’s Primary School
ADDRESS: 210 Grimshaw St, Greensborough, Vic 3088
PHONE: 9433 4000
WEBSITE: www.smgreensborough. catholic. edu.au
EMAIL: jbaker@smgreensborough. catholic.edu.au
St Mary’s is a place where students and their families truly have a sense of belonging.
As an innovative school which values excellence, all decisions are based upon what is best for our students, deeply underpinned by research.
Our ‘cognitive sciences’ approach caters for all students and increases student engagement and participation. Explicit teaching, daily review and consistent practice supports our students to flourish.
We are extremely proud of our colearner functional language approach to teaching Italian. Our aim is for students to be able to speak fluently in Italian.
We are a Positive Behaviour for Learning school aligning behaviour and academics.
St Mary’s committed, highly expert teachers, explicitly teach the knowledge and behaviours we expect to see.Students are respectful and responsible, letting ‘learners learn and teachers teach’.
I look forward to meeting with you, supporting your child and building in them a love for learning.
NAME: Laurimar Primary School
ADDRESS: 1 Armidale Rd, Doreen, Vic 3754
PHONE: 9717 7100
EMAIL: laurimar.ps@ education.vic.gov.au
We have a rich and thriving culture, knowledge and experience of our First Nations People who are celebrated by all within our community.
We have universal support that is inclusive, responsive and respectful of Koorie People, at every stage of their learning and development.
We offer specialist subjects, including PE, Art, Social & Emotional Learning, Chinese, and STEM. Laurimar Primary School is filled with opportunities, engaging programs, and inclusive classrooms that cater to the academic needs of each child.
Additionally, we provide an excellent on-site Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program to further support our families.
I invite you to book a tour to see our vibrant learning environment firsthand.
Meet our dedicated staff, explore our programs and discover why Laurimar Primary School is the perfect choice for your child’s education.
Experience the community, innovation and opportunities that make our school a standout choice for your family. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Wayne Smith, St Mary’s Catholic College, Seymour
At St Mary’s College we are guided by the Mercy Values of justice, compassion, respect, hospitality, service and courage, as illustrated in the story of Catherine McAuley, the Founder of the Sisters of Mercy.
We are an inclusive College and our motto, ‘Protect and Care for Us’ values every member of our College.
We believe all things are possible when students understand their Godgiven gifts and abilities and never
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NAME: St Mary’s Catholic College Seymour
ADDRESS: 90 High St, Seymour, Vic 3660
PHONE: 57902 2611
WEBSITE: www.smseymour. catholic.edu.au
EMAIL: office@smseymour. catholic.edu.au
give up on their dreams. Academic success, student wellbeing and faith formation empower students to grow from curious Foundation students into responsible, respectful and capable young adults who have the confidence to take the next step to a rewarding future.
Wayne joined St Mary’s College in January 2019 and we have seen ongoing growth throughout the College.
After 38 years returning to Year 12 in 2025. Returning to Year 12 since the mid 1980’s has required a huge College effort and the journey that began in 2022 is now the College’s reality.
A new building for F-2 studentsPrimary Learning Centre. Extension to the current Administration Centre and an additional primary classroom.
Stage 1 construction of a new VCE and Senior Learning Centre
Stage 2 extension to Monsignor Toms Science wing
Stage 3 Plan to build a new Secondary Building
● ● ● ● Marco Di Cesare
● ● ● ● Jason McBean
Marisa Matthys
● ● Wayne Smith
Brian Hanley OAM, St Monica’s College, Epping
St Monica’s College, Epping is a coeducational Catholic College that was established in 1964 and is based on four campuses, the two main campuses located in Epping.
The College offers a modern curriculum with a wide choice of sub-
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NAME: St Monica’s College
ADDRESS: 16 Davisson St, Epping, Vic. 3076
PHONE: 9409 8800
WEBSITE: www.stmonicas-epping. com
EMAIL: e.attie@stmonicas-epping. com
jects.
Our cocurricular activities are highly regarded with many options in sport, arts and STEM.
We welcome a diverse cohort of students with the assurance that we will ensure that each and every one has the best opportunity to be their best. At our College, no student is left behind.
Our principal, Mr Brian Hanley OAM, commenced as principal in 1991.
He has overseen the ongoing development of the College infrastructure as well as ensuring our curriculum meets the challenge to give our students the education they need to take them forward in life.
“I am committed to ensuring that we provide the best education we can to the youth of the northern suburbs of Melbourne, supported by the best staff and state-of-the-art facilities. At St Monica’s College every student matters and we leave no student behind,” Mr Hanley said.
Brian was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his services to secondary education in 2021.
Loretta Wholley, Genazzano FCJ College, Kew
Loretta Wholley is the principal of Genazzano FCJ College, Kew. A welcoming contemporary Catholic school for girls that redefines individual academic success, the College prepares girls in Prep to Year 12 and co-educational ELC students for a hope-filled global future. Loretta has enjoyed an outstand-
Sharon Grimes, Viewbank College. Viewbank
It is a great privilege to be Principal of Viewbank College.
My central focus is to provide a quality learning environment where all students can thrive. We place our values at the heart of everything we do as a community, and our pledge reinforces the key
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NAME: Genazzano FCJ College
ADDRESS: 301 Cotham Rd, Kew, Vic 3101
PHONE: 8862 1000
WEBSITE: www.genazzano. vic.edu.au
EMAIL: Tamara.Barth@genazzano. vic.edu.au
ing career in education as a principal, deputy principal and educator across Australia, with qualifications including a Master of Educational Leadership, Master of Religious Education, Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts.
Loretta's dynamism in leading innovation and passion for all-girls education translates to working with families and staff leadership to support girls' academic, social and emotional well-being.
Honouring the wisdom gained from over 135 years of educating girls, the College embraces all students' talents, potential, and dignity - day, boarding, and international - to grow in excellence.
Genazzano FCJ College provides girls with an opportunity to be immersed in a culture of inquiry that fosters compassion, courage, and confidence, developing critical thinkers who actively respond and contribute to a more just and peaceful world.
At Genazzano, we want to empower our students to have a voice in designing their learning journey and not be limited in any way.
NAME: Viewbank College
ADDRESS: Warren Rd, Viewbank, Vic 3084
PHONE: 8458 2811
WEBSITE: www.viewbank.vic.edu.au
EMAIL: viewbank.co@ education.vic.gov.au
value of respect.
Equally, we understand that student wellbeing is crucial to their growth and learning outcomes.
We have an extensive wellbeing team and a house structure that ensures all students feel known, connected and supported.
At our school, we offer a dynamic range of programs designed to engage and challenge our students.
The college has developed a strong ethos around rigor, effort, respect for learning and ensuring all students can succeed.
Our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) program encourages critical thinking and innovation, preparing students for future careers in a rapidly evolving world.
Our performing arts and instrumental music programs nurture creativity, talent and build confidence and self-esteem.
Our strong sports program provides a breadth of opportunity for competition, participation and teamwork. We are committed to providing an excellent education for all our students and invite you to join us on this journey.
Tess Dwyer, St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Healesville
I am proud to be the Principal of St Brigid’s School, located in Healesville.
I commenced at St Brigid’s in November 2022 and have enjoyed getting to know this wonderful school community over the last 18 months.
Healesville has always been a place of retreat for me, I do not live locally but enjoy the beautiful drive to work each day.
I am a mother of four sons and my husband and I live in Greensborough. Family is one of my key values and I consider my school community to be an extension of my family.
I am a passionate educator, always looking for ways to improve and support our students. I have worked in many different roles from classroom teacher, many varied leadership roles, to Deputy and Acting Principal at St Thomas in Greensborough North.
I love to learn and have recently graduated from Australian Catholic University having achieved a Masters of Business Administration and am now commencing further studies in the area of Phonics Assessment and Instruction.
I believe that we are all learners and encourage everyone I encounter to seize opportunities to learn every day.
St Brigid’s is a wonderful commuFact File
NAME: St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School
ADDRESS: 1 High St, Healesville, Vic 3777
PHONE: 5962 4200
WEBSITE: www.sbhealesville. catholic.edu.au
EMAIL: principal@sbhealesville. catholic.edu.au
ity, one where learning and wellbeing are paramount. The students are at the centre of all of our decision-making and an essential part of this is our relationship with parents.
Another key unique feature of our school is our strength in student leadership and voice, we focus on the ministries of School Spirit, Sustainability and Social Justice with one student representing indigenous perspectives across each of these ministries.
Being located in a small rural town provides us with many opportunities to engage with the local community at events such as ANZAC Day, Vietnam Veterans Day and through our strong connection with the St Brigid’s Parish Care Group.
We aim to create a Christ-centered community, learning from the past, challenging the present and creating a future for all those in our care.
Every day is an open day at St Brigid’s so feel free to drop past for a tour or call the school office for further information.
● Brian Hanley OAM
● ● Sharon Grimes
Loretta Wholley
● ● ● ● Tess Dwyer
Lovatts Crossword No 2
Across Across Down Down Observer
1. Full of vitality
6. Took a break
11. Soothes (fears)
15. Protecting
20. Red-rind cheese
21. Actor, Ryan ... (1'4)
22. Solemn promise
23. Solid ground, ... firma
25. Anglican church caretaker
26. Ethics
27. Public persona
29. Mania
32. Hind section
34. Ruler, Genghis ...
36. Innocently
39. Colorado ski resort
41. Alexandria is there
43. Titled ladies
46. Lessened
48. Hair dye
49. Madam (2'2)
51. Hideous monster
52. Replanting with trees
55. Long story
56. Arrests
59. Beginning
61. Moderate, ... down
62. Ancient musical instrument
63. Skirmish
64. Sadder (state)
67. Women's court sport
68. Legitimately
70. Japanese hostess
71. Obtained (funds)
72. Womb
73. Academy Awards
74. News stories
75. Encloses
77. Proclamation
78. Comes in
79. Behaviour
82. Simpler
86. Jewish language
87. Biblical son of Isaac
89. Minor planets
92. Gambling chances
94. Acute anxiety
96. In a frenzied state
98. European defence pact
100. Caravan itinerant
101. At a distance
103. Requirement
105. Gallows rope
106. Oil producers' cartel
108. Contest of honour
111. Nursery rhyme, Three Blind ...
112. Utterly exhausted (4,4)
114. Discouraged
116. Domestic helper
119. Actress, ... Thompson
120. Ukraine capital
121. Belonging to that
123. Writer, ... Blyton
124. Restore to health
125. Spectators
126. Senior citizen
127. Gentlest
130. Typist's complaint (1,1,1)
131. Hollering
135. Scrapes (knee)
138. Dad
139. Metal pen-points
141. Premonitions
144. Coal mine waste
146. Food enhancer (1,1,1)
147. Excessively formal
148. Sense of self
149. Established (foundations)
150. Golfing body (1,1,1)
151. Devil's abode
152. Improvised (4,2)
153. October stone
155. Feed (fire)
157. More orderly
158. Twig shelter
160. Atlantic or Indian
161. Huffs
162. Throw up
163. Reside
165. Even further delayed
166. Famous record label (1,1,1)
167. Argentina's ... Peron
168. Yellowish-brown pigment
169. Rush off 171. Nimble
172. Donor
175. Tribal emblem
176. Religious statue 179. Squirm in pain
180. Crowd brawl
182. Wine, ... spumante
184. West Indian music
185. Pop group, Bee ... 186. Kangaroo pouch
188. Germination pod 189. Gearwheel tooth
190. Sixty minutes
191. Crack army force (1,1,1)
193. US space organisation 194. Deal with 196. Cereal bowl
197. Trimmed of fat
198. Aroma
200. More scrumptious
205. Wrath
207. City roads
210. Gorged oneself
211. Last day of April
212. Amongst 213. Leading 214. Household fuel
216. Spoken exam
218. Hordes
219. Was obliged to pay
220. In so far (as)
224. Political stirrer
227. Adversaries
229. Optic organs
230. Valley
231. Happen
232. Mad Roman emperor
233. Data
235. Remove (tape) from VCR
237. You
239. Cheeky smile
241. Skewered meat
244. Great Bear constellation, ... Major
246. Scenery
249. Leer
252. Straight (route)
254. Charted
256. Scattered
258. Of long duration (3-3)
259. Cavalry spear
260. Vigilantly
263. Short period
264. Synagogue scholars
265. Make untidy (4,2)
267. Huts
270. Administer
271. Slid
272. Win
273. Nuclear agreement (4,3)
274. Small herring
277. Liberated
279. Graven image
281. Distributed (cards)
284. Sinks in middle
286. Ark builder
288. Luxuries
292. Power group
294. In present condition (2,2)
295. Fork spike
298. The Suez ...
300. English tennis champ, Fred ...
301. Gaze
303. Boats' spines
306. Thickly
308. Test run
309. Blemish
311. Chunkier (stew)
314. Disorder, cerebral ...
315. Screen legend, Marilyn ...
316. Finance in advance
317. Honourably
318. Fond of, ... on
319. Nazi government, The Third ...
320. Nothing
321. Peevishness
322. Alcove
323. Moved furtively
324. Bed cover
1. Do breaststroke
2. Lamented
3. Garden entrances
4. Brief
5. 12-months
6. Despoil
7. Nailfile (board)
8. Fasten (bolt)
9. Legendary kingdom, El ...
10. Take up again
11. Nearly
12. Robbery
13. Egg centres
14. Dress ribbons
15. Beef-cut for stock
16. Senseless
17. Disregard alarm clock (3,2)
18. Tick over 19. Elapse (2,2)
24. Glimpse
28. Work team
30. Irish sweater style
31. Identify
33. Weirder
35. Maxims
37. Windmill arm
38. Part of ear
40. Bridge-player's bid (2,6)
42. Spurs
44. Polar
45. University compositions
47. Concur
48. Risked
49. Mortuaries
50. Helping
53. Yacht's mooring cushions
54. Treated badly (3-4)
57. Seabird with large wingspan
58. Fluctuates
60. Cotton tops (1-6)
63. Detective story
65. Porridge flakes
66. Proportional, pro ...
68. Decoy
69. Scottish lake
76. Plane terminal
79. Silent
80. Bare
81. Perfume, ... toilette (3,2)
83. Brisbane suburb & racecourse
84. Internal
85. Decompose
88. First animals in dictionary
90. Shade of colour
91. Frosted (biscuits)
93. Tottering
95. Drawing pin
97. Incessantly (2,3,2)
99. Word formed from initials
100. Pleased
102. Dummy pass
104. Waned
107. Danger
109. Author, ... Bronte
110. Bullets
111. Non-glossy
113. Powerful light (3,4)
115. Elevate in rank
117. Spicy lentil dish
118. Futile (attempt)
121. Tel Aviv native
122. Side benefit (4-3)
127. Revolving tray, lazy ...
128. Froths
129. Greatest
132. House seller (6,5)
133. Dormant
134. Rainwater channel
135. Least rough
136. Lack of awareness
137. Most swift
138. Blazed trail
140. Deliverance
141. Vehicle distance gauges
142. Capture spirit of 143. British military academy
145. Collects 151. Sack material
154. Spanish friend
156. Addicts
159. Conger or moray 164. Bustle
169. Battle
170. Large pitchers
173. Prickling
174. Baby birds of prey
177. Desist
178. Approaches
181. Foolish
183. Melting
187. Firebugs
192. Firmly securing
195. Standard 199. Inventor
201. Weaponry
202. Carry-on (2-2)
203. All set
204. Charmer, ... fatale
206. Say
207. Employees
208. Deciduous trees
209. London underground
213. Bump into 215. Prosecutor
217. Appearance
221. Take a nap
222. America, ... Sam
223. Chile's tip, Cape ... 224. Singer's solo
225. Narrow bay
226. Quarrel
228. Swedish tennis ace (5,4)
234. Views
236. Bike rider
238. Radio hobbyist
240. Charged particle
242. UK country
243. Speak to
245. Abating
247. Changed suitably
248. Spirit medium
250. Mouth cosmetic
251. Commercials
253. Chore
255. Discontinued
257. Refuses to (3,1)
258. Your school, ... mater
261. Consumable
262. Mood
265. Intimidate
266. Damascus is there
268. Uplift
269. Vendor
275. Peel (apple)
276. Snakes
278. Make bigger
280. Climb down
282. Compass point
283. Exist
285. Carbonated drink
287. ... & nail
289. Euphoric drugs
290. Topped with breadcrumbs, au ..
291. Sprites
292. Called (of donkey)
293. Part of shoe
296. Ward off
297. Stockings fibre
299. Not anybody (2-3)
302. Stun
304. Lodge deeply
305. Store for future use (3,2)
306. Fall
307. Subsequent
308. Anti-flood embankment
310. Door handle
312. ... of Capri
313. Peruse
By Rob Foenander
Jumping Jazz
■ Fitzroy St, St Kilda, will play host to an afternoon of Jumping Jazz on Sat. Aug 31.
Some 18 different venues will showcase some of Melbourne’s finest and well loved artists including Nina Ferro, Rebecca Barnard, The Shuffle Club and more ,commencing 12.30pm – 7.pm.
■ Mornington Peninsula Shire will host a day of collaboration, conversation and connection on Monday (Aug. 12) at Gods Kitchen ,Mornington.
The music summit is a one-day event which aims to draw together a creative community of musicians, songwriters, industry professionals and emerging talent that will also include songwriting workshops.
Tickets and enquiries. Phone: 5950 1000 or artsandculture@mornpen.vic.gov.au
New for Chess
■ Johnny Chester, also known as Chess, has released a new track to add to his ever growing catalogues of songs.
Send Me Some Loving is a remake of the 1957 song done by rock n roll legend Little Richard.
Chess has brought it into the Country Music genre with a nice Latin feel that features local musicians Mick Hamilton and Leo Dalton on guitars, Helen Stewart on bass, and Stuart Lees on drums.
- Rob Foenander
TOLARNO PRESENTS TIM JOHNSON
■ Tolarno Galleries presents Tim Johnson’s new exhibition of paintings and sculptures, Universal Mind.
His publicists say: “Floating realms, magic carpets, metaphysical fields, portals to the paranormal – Johnson’s cosmic canvases inspire otherworldly analogies for their dreamlike visual harmonies and esoteric iconography.
“Captivating the eye, stimulating the mind and awakening the soul, his syncretic compositions are structured with figures, objects and symbols derived from an eclectic array of sources, histories and traditions.
“Collaboration has been a cornerstone of Johnson’s practice throughout his 55-year career, and his latest accomplice is Paul Rhodes, a fellow artist at Lennox Street Studios in Newtown and a professor of clinical psychology at the University of Sydney.
“The two met six months ago when Johnson went to investigate the source of some jazz music Rhodes was playing in his studio. They got talking about various topics – Rimbaud, Bob Dylan, the Book of Revelations – and eventually Rhodes suggested they make a work together.
“It was Paul’s idea to paint the Book of Revelations, but it’s a subject matter I’ve returned to several times in my career because it’s just so rich in imagery,” says Johnson
“I’m fascinated from a philo-
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sophical point of view, regarding my own destiny as a human being, and also because of what it has to say about the future and end times,” he says.
Revelations 2024 is a dynamic mind map of motifs anchored by Rhodes’ menagerie of heavenly –and not so heavenly – creatures drawn in pen and ink and coloured with acrylic paint.
These include a pink, sevenheaded beast with a demonic blue rider, a red, seven-headed dragon with wings, a tail and talons to terrify, a chorus of figures with frogs coming out of their mouths, and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, dubbed ‘Dorothy’, ‘Famine’, ‘My Little Pony’ and ‘Death’.
Around these spiky graphic incursions, Johnson has painted a softer, pastel-toned atmosphere replete with references drawn from East and West, including Buddhist pagodas, William Blake’s Urizen from The Ancient of Days, Hieronymus Bosch’s St John the Evangelist on Patmos (depicted in the act of writing the Book of Revelations), and clusters of angels, some with trumpets.
Johnson has animated the forms by painting them with the halfclosed Eyes of Buddha ■ Level 5, 104 Exhibition Street, Melbourne. Phone: 9654 6000 - Contributed
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WEEKEND’S LOCAL FOOTBALL MATCH RESULTS
Amateurs
■ Premier Men’s. Old Scotch 16.9 (105) d Old Brighton 11.14 (80). Old Xaverians 230.17 (137) d University Blues 5.8 (38). Collegians 12.11 (83) d St Bernards 9.12 (66). University Blacks 10.11 (71) d Old Melburnisans 7.5 (47). St Kevins 17.14 (116) d Fitzroy 6.7 (43).
■ Premier Men’s Reserves. Old Brighton 12.7 (79) d Old Scotch 10.2 (62). Old Xaverians 20.12 (132) d University Blues 6.3 (33). St Bernards 14.10 (94) d Collegians 11.2 (68). Old Melburnians 5.10 (40) d University Blacks 4.13 (37). St Kevins 10.13 (73) d Fitzroy 5.12 (42).
■ Premier Men’s Thirds. Old Xaverians 6.12 (48) d Fitzroy 5.11 (41). Old Scotch 8.8 (56) d Uni Blues 7.4 (46). St Kevins 22.17 (149) d Old Trinity 5.6 (36). St Bernards 11.16 (82) d Old Brighton 5.2 (32).
■ Premier B Men’s. Old Camberwell 14.11 (95) d St Bede’s/Mentone Tigers 7.10 (52). Old Trinity 12.8 (80) d Old Geelong 8.9 (57). De La Salle 14.9 (93) d Old Haileybury 10.7 (67). Old Ivanhoe 12.9 (81) d Beaumaris 6.13 (49). Williamstown CYMS 13.10 (88) d Caulfield Grammarians 11.13 (79).
■ Premier B Men’s Reserves. St Bede’s/ Mentone Tigers 11.9 (75) d Old Camberwell 9.10 (64). Old Trinity 12.7 (79) d Old Geelong 6.7 (43). De La Salle 19.12 (126) d Old Haileybury 2.4 (16). Old Ivanhoe d Beaumaris, by forfeit. Williamstown CYMS 13.14 (92) d Caulfield Grammarians 6.7 (43).
■ Premier C Men’s. Mazenod 15.13 (103) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 13.10 (88). PEGS 13.11 (89) d Oakleigh 12.11 (83). Parkdale 26.7 (163) d Monash Blues 6.9 (45). Hampton Rovers 12.23 (93) d AJAX 8.4 (52). Old Carey 24.12 (156) d Marcellin 3.8 (26).
■ Premier C Men’s Reserves. Mazenod 17.16 (118) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 10.5 (65). Oakleigh 15.12 (102) d PEGS 6.6 (42)., Parkdale Vultures 17.21 (123) d Monash Blues 1.2 (8). AJAX 16.5 (101) d Hampton Rovers 7.9 (51). Old Carey 10.6 (66) d Marcellin 10.4 (64).
■ Division 1 Men’s. Ormond 12.11 (83) d UHS-VU 10.7 (67). Therry Penola 15.10 (100) d Old Yarra Cobras 8.9 (57). Prahran 10.9 (69) d Kew 6.6 (42). West Brunswick 11.7 (73) d Old Peninsula 10.12 (72). Parkside 13.13 (91) d Preston Bullants 4.3 (27).
■ Division 1 Men’s Reserves. West Brunswick 17.10 (112) d Old Peninsula 4.4 (28). Ormond 8.6 (54) d UHS-VU 7.8 (50z). Therry Penola v Old Yarra Cobras. Kew 7.7 (49) d Prahran 8.9 (45). Parkside 26.28 (184) d Preston Bullants 0.0 (0).
■ Division 1 Thirds. Williamstown CYMS d Collegians, by forfeit. St Kevins 11.12 (78) d Fitzroy 9.11 (65). AJAX v Old Xaverians. Old Geelong: Bye.
■ Division 1 Men’s Under 19. Old Carey 17.7 (108) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 5.15 (45). Fitzroy 12.9 (81) d Old Haileybury 8.8 (56). St Bernards 12.18 (90) d Old Xaverians 5.9 (39). Hampton Rovers 17.13 (115) d Old Melburnians 5.3 (33).
■ Division 2 Men’s. Whitefriars 11.8 (74) d South Melbourne Districts 10.9 (69). Elsternwick 16.15 (111) d MHSOB 11.11 (77). Brunswick 23.8 (146) d St Mary’s 14.12 (96). Aquinas 17.9 (111) d Bulleen Templestowe 10.13 (73). Hawthorn 13.21 (99) d Wattle Park 5.8 (38).
■ Division 2 Men’s Reserves. South Melbourne Districts 6.7 (43) d Whitefriars 3.8 (26). MHSOB 12.14 (86) d Elsternwick 6.3 (39). Brunswickl 20.9 (129) d St Mary’s 7.5 (47). Aquinas 26.16 (172) d Bulleen Templestowe 1.3 (9). Hawthorn 26.15 (171) d Wattle Park 6.2 (38).
■ Division 2 Men’s Thirds North. Old Xaverians 20.20 (140) d Old Camberwell 3.3 (21). Marcellin 10.10 (70) d Kew 7.6 (48). Old Carey 9.13 (67) d Richmond Central 10.6 (66). Parkside 6.11 (47) d Masala 6.8 (44).
■ Division 2 Men’s Thirds South. Glen Iris/ Old McKinnon 11.12 (78) d Old Scotch 3.14 (32). Old Brighton 8.12 (60) d AJAX 7.6 (48). Mentone Panthers 11.17 (83) ed Hampton Rovers 4.3 (27). De La Salle 19.18 (132) d Williamstown CYMS 1.1 (7).
■ Division 2 Men’s Under 19. University Blacks v Old Ivanhoe. Parkdale Vultures 12.17 (89) d Parkside 7.10 (52). University Blues 7.12 (54) d Old Trinity 6.10 946). Old Camberwell 10.16 (76) d St Bedes/Mentone 7.10 (52). St Kevins 11.5 (71) d Oakleigh 8.10 (58).
■ Division 3 Men’s. North Brunswick 6.11 (47) d La Trobe University 4.6 (30). Chadstone 23.216 (154) d Eley Park 11.15 (81). St John’s 26.12 (168) d Albert Park 8.10 (58). Richmond Central v Swinburne University. Canterbury 12.14 (86) d Power House 9.15 (69).
Box Hill North: Bye.
■ Division 3 Men’s Reserves. Richmond Central 12.6 (78) d Swinburne University 2.9 (21). La Trobe v North Brunswick. Chadstone 14.17 (101) d Eley Park 2.5 (17). St John’s 21.23 (149) d Albert Park 3.7 (25). Power House 9.18 (72) d Canterbury 5.1 (31). Box Hill North: Bye.
■ Division 3 Men’s Thirds North. West Brunswick 10.10 (70) d UHS-VU 6.7 (43). Box Hill North 13.5 (83) d Hawthorn 10.16 (76). Canterbury v Swinburne. Whitefriars 9.10 (64) d Old Yarra Cobras 1.5 (11). Old Xaverians 12.11 (83) d Old Ivanhoe 9.3 (57). MHSOB 16.15 (111) d Marcellin 6.10 (46).
■ Division 3 Men’s Under 19. Preston 19.16 (130) d Mazenod 5.5 (35). Kew 8.7 (55) d Monash Blues 6.6 (42). Collegians 11.19 (85) d St Bernards 8.9 (57). Ormond 17.12 (114) d PEGS 3.9 (27).
■ Division 4 Men’s Under 19. De La Salle 9.11 (65) d Bulleen Templestowe 8.10 (58). Williamstown CYMS 15.23 (113) d MHSOB 7.6 (48). Beaumaris 10.11 (71) d Therry Penola 2.4 (16). Old Xaverians 20.10 (130) d St Kevins 10.3 (63). Caulfield Grammarians v Glen Eira/Old McKinnon. St Mary’s Salesian: Bye.
Eastern
■ Premier Division Seniors. Balwyn 15.11 (101) d Doncaster East 6.14 (50). Noble Park 22.13 (145) d Norwood 5.6 (36). Blackburn 11.14 (80) d Rowville 6.14 (50). Vermont 15.12 (102) d South Croydon 10.5 (65). East Ringwood 20.12 (132) d Berwick 5.2 (32).
■ Premier Division Reserves. Balwyn 16.9 (105) d Doncaster East 2.6 (18). Noble Park 35.16 (226) d Norwood 0.1 (1). Blackburn 11.7 (73) d Rowville 10.7 (67). Vermont 14.9 (93) d South Croydon 6.4 (40). East Ringwoood 16.8 (104) d Berwick 0.1 (1).
■ Premier Division Under 19.5. Doncaster East 14.9 (103) d Balwyn 1.3 (9). Blackburn 8.11 (59) d Rowville 8.3 (51). Noble Park 19.9 (123) d Norwood 5.7 (37). Berwick 8.6 (54) d East Ringwood 7.5 (47). Vermont: Bye.
■ Division 1 Seniors. Park Orchards 16.11 (107) d Bayswater 7.11 (53). Beaconsfield 16.19 (115) d Doncaster 3.3 921). Montrose 13.13 (91) d Mooroolbark 12.11 (83). Mitcham 15.7 (97) d North Ringwood 9.8 (62). South Belgrave 18.11 (119) d Wantirna South 8.9 (57).
■ Division 1 Reserves. Bayswater 6.7 (43) d Park Orchards 3.12 (30). Beaconsfield 21.13 (139) d Doncaster 2.2 (14). Montrose 25.16 (166) d Mooroolbark 1.5 (11). Mitcham 9.8 (62) d North Ringwood 9.5 (59). South Belgrave 24.11 (155) d Wantirna South 2.3 (15).
■ Division 1 Under 19.5. Mooroolbark 9.12 (66) d Montrose 9.5 (59). North Ringwood 10.11 (71) d Mitcham 9.7 (61). Park Orchards 19.13 (127) d Bayswater 2.2 (14). Surrey Park 9.6 (50) d Beaconsfield 3.3 (21). South Belgrave 13.8 (86) d Wantirna South 6.2 (38).
■ Division 2 Seniors. Mulgrave 10.8 (68)
d Croydon 5.9 (39). East Burwood 9.4 (58) d Templestowe 7.14 (56). Boronia 12.13 (85)
d Heathmont 12.11 (83). Waverley 14.13 (97)
d Lilydale 6.10 (46). Ringwood 18.12 (125)
d The Basin 8.14 (62).
■ Division 2 Reserves. Croydon 7.7 (49)
d Mulgrave 6.3 (39). East Burwood 6.17 (53)
d Templestowe 3.3 (21). Boronia 18.8 (116)
d Heathmont 6.7 (43). Lilydale 20.15 (135)
d Waverley Blues 2.2 (14). The Basin 15.10 (100) d Ringwood 7.2 (44).
■ Division 2 Under 19.5. Mulgrave 6.8 (44) d Croydon 5.13 (43). Lilydale 9.6 (60) d Waverley Blues 7.11 (53). The Basin 11.6 (72)
d Heathmont 3.9 (270. East Burwood: Bye.
■ Division 3 Seniors. Fairpark 12.8 980) d Coldstream 7.11 (53). Knox 9.7 (61) d Ferntree Gully 5.6 (36). Donvale 19.12 91260 d Silvan 17.11 (113). Surrey Park 14.24 (108) d Oakleigh District 4.3 (27). Upper Ferntree Gully 10.12 (192) d Warrandyte 6.9 (45).
■ Division 3 Reserves. Coldstream 8.16 (64) d Fairpark 6.8 (44). Knox 12.13 (85) d Ferntree Gully 5.3 (33). Donvale 16.15 (111) d Silvan 4.4 (28). Surrey Park 9.5 (59) d Oakleigh District 8.3 (51). Upper Ferntree Gully 18.12 (120) d Warrandyte 7.4 (46).
■ Division 3 Under 19.5. Ferntree Gully 12.4 (76) d Knox 7.10 (52). Donvale 13.13 (91) d Surrey Park 4.5 (29). Upper Ferntree Gully 11.9 (75) d Warrandyte 6.8 (44). Coldstream: Bye.
■ Division 4 Seniors. Kilsyth 13.9 (87) d Croydon North MLOC 11.11 (77). Chirnside Park 25.22 (172) d Nunawading 8.7 (55). Scoresby 21.14 (140) d Whitehorse Pioneers 8.7 (55). Forest Hill: Bye.
■ Division 4 Reserves. Croydon North MLOC 12.14 (86) d Kilsyth 4.13 (37). Chirnside Park 23.15 (153) d Nunawading 2.4 (2160. Scoresby 10.14 (74) d Whitehorse Pioneers 7.6 (48). Forest Hill: Bye.
■ Division 4 Under 19.5. Chirnside Park 10.10 (70) d South Belgrave 9.4 (58). Blackburn 11.12 (78) d Scoresby 6.4 (40). Berwick 14.10 (94) d Wantirna South 5.10 (40). Ferntree Gully/South Croydon 11.10 (76) d Mitcham 3.7 (25). Kilsyth: Bye.
Essendon
■ Premier Division Seniors. Airport West 15.15 (105) d Greenvale 7.11 (53). Keilor 20.22 (143) d Avondale Heights 5.3 (33). Aberfeldie 11.10 (76) d Strathmore 10.11 (71). Deer Park 14.11 (95) d Essendon Doutta Stars 12.3 (75). Pascoe Vale 9.23 (77) d East Keilor 8.10 (58).
■ Premier Division Reserves. Greenvale 10.10 (70) d Airport West 10.6 (66). Keilor 35.12 (227) d Avondale Heights 3.0 (18). Strathmore 14.16 (100) d Aberfeldie 4.7 (31). Essendon Doutta Stars 15.13 (103) d Deer Park 6.6 (42). Pascoe Vale 27.22 (184) d East Keilor 2.1 (13).
■ Premier Division Under 18.5. Greenvale 11.11 (77) d Airport West 6.8 (44). Keilor 16.9 (105) d Avondale Heights 5.5 (35). Strathmore 21.9 (135) d Aberfeldie 4.3 (27). East Keilor 5.11 (41) d Pascoe Vale 5.5 (35).
Maribyrnong Park: Bye.
■ Division 1 Seniors. West Coburg 23.16 (154) d Keilor Park 4.5 (29). Maribyrnong Park 20.13 (133) d St Albans 9.4 (58). Oak Park 13.14 (92) d Tullamarine 12.8 (80). Hillside 19.14 (128) d Moonee Valley 14.12 (96).
Craigieburn 15.10 (100) d Rupertswood 11.8 (74). Roxburgh Park: Bye.
■ Division 1 Thirds. Maribyrnong Park 9.7 (61) d Greenvale 7.4 (46). Hillside d Oak Park, by forfeit. Keilor d Glenroy, by disqualification. Aberdeldie 9.11 (65) d Strathmore 4.7 (31).
■ Division 1 Under 18.5. Roxburgh Park 10.14 (74) d Coburg Districts 3.5 (23). Essendon Doutta Stars 13.5 (83) d St Albans 4.7 (31). Moonee Valley 12.9 (81) d Hillside 4.3 (27). Tullamarine 7.10 (52) d Oak Park 3.10 (28).
■ Division 2 Seniors. Burnside Heights 16.14 (110) d Glenropy 6.7 (43). Northern Saints 22.12 (144) d East Sunbury 3.4 (22). Sunbury Kangaroos 15.13 (103) d Hadfield 9.17 (71). Taylors Lakes 14.11 (95) drew with Westmeadows 14.11 (95). Coburg Districts: Bye.
■ Division 2 Reserves. Glenroy 13.14 (92) d Burnside Heights 6.7 (43). Northern Saints d East Sunbury, by forfeit. Sunbury Kangaroos 20.11 (131) d Hadfield 10.4 (64). Taylors Lakes 23.14 (152) d Westmeadows 3.6 (24). Coburg Districts: Bye.
■ Division 2 Under 19.5. Aberfeldie 13.15
(93) d Taylors lakes/Moonee Valley 5.5 (35). Northern Saints v East Sunbury. Burnside Heights v Glenroy. Hadfield 25.128 (168) d Sunbury Kangaroos 3.2 (20). Strathmore 14.3 (87) d Maribyrnong Park 2.8 (20). Keilor: Bye.
Morn. Peninsula
■ Division 1 Seniors. Frankston YCW 10.3 (63) drew with Dromana 10.3 (63). Pines 14.12 (96) d Frankston Bom,bers 10.9 (69). Rosebud 12.10 (82) d Langwarrin 12.9 (81)./ Mornington 13.14 (92) d Sorrento 11.15 (81). Mt Eliza 13.9 (87) d Red Hill 5.8 (38).
■ Division 1 Reserves. Frankston YCW 5.12 (42) Dromana 5.6 (36). Frankston Bombers 8.8 (56) d Pines 7.3 (45). Langwarrin 12.8 (80) d Rosebud 5.7 (37). Mornington 15.14 (104) d Sorrento 4.5 (29). Mt Eliza 9.6 (60) d Red Hill 3.5 (23).
■ Division 1 Under 19. Frankston YCW v Dromana. Langwarrin 6.4 (40) d Rosbeud 4.4 (28). Mornington 14.21 (105) d Sorrento 3.4 (22). Mt Eliza 13.12 (90) d Red Hill 2.4 (16). Pines: Bye.
■ Division 2 Seniors. Seaford 11.10 (76) d Bonbeach 7.12 (54). Chelsea 15.7 (97) d Karingal 210.8 (68). Pearcedale 13.21 (99) d Crib Point 8.11 (59). Devon Meadows 16.16 (112) d Tyabb 7.6 (48). Edithvale-Aspendale 17.10 (112) d Somerville 10.10 (70). Hastings 13.9 (87) d Rye 10.9 (69).
■ Division 2 Reserves. Seaford 13.12 (90) d Bonbeach 1.9 (15). Chelsea 14,.3 (87) d Karingal 6.3 (39). Pearcedale 8.9 (57) d Crib Point 4.4 (28). Devon Meadows 12.6 (78) d Tyabb 8.8 (56). Somerville 9.12 (66) d Edithvale-Aspendale 7.5 (47). Rye 7.6 (48) d Hastings 6.8 (44).
■ Division 2 Under 19. Seaford 10.7 (67) d Bonbeach 7.10 (52). Pearcedale 9.13 (67) d Crib Point 4.10 (34). Devon Meadows 62 d Tyabb 49. Editbvale-Aspendale 9.10 (64) d Somerville 5.7 (37). Bye: Karingal, Rye.
Northern
■ Division 1 Seniors. West PrestonLakeside 10.8 (68) d Bundoora 10.6 (66). Eltham 14.9 (93) d Banyule 11.9 (75). Greensborough 14.8 (92) d Heidelberg 9.10 (64). North Heidelberg 18.7 (115) d Montmorency 8.15 (63). Hurstbridge 18.16 (124) d Macleod 10.6 (66).
■ Division 1 Reserves. Eltham 9.,10 (64) d Banyule 7.6 (48). West Preston-Lakeside 35.18 (228) d Bundoora 6.2 (38). Greensborough 12.5 (77) d Heidelberg 11.8 (74). Montmorency 14.16 (100) d North Heidelberg 10.3 (63). Hurstbridge 18.15 (113) d Macleod 10.8 (68).
■ Division 1 Under 19.5. Banyule 10.12 (72) d Montmorency 7.13 (55). Heidelberg 8.8 (56) d Greensborough 2.4 (16). Diamond Creek 11.11 (77) d Eltham 9.3 (57). North Heidelberg: Bye.
■ Division 2 Seniors. Northcote Park 11.12 (78) d St Mary’s 9.11 (65). Thomastown 13.8 (86) d Watsonia 11.9 975). Laurimar 12.9 981) d Panton Hill 10.5 (65). Whittlesea 12.9 (81) d South Morang 8.10 (58). Diamond Creek 11.14 (80) d Lower Plenty 6.3 (39).
■ Division 2 Reserves. St Mary’s 19.20 (134) d Northcote Park 4.4 (28). Whittlesea 14.7 (91) d South Morang 4.5 (29). Laurimar 9.7 (61) d Panton Hill 6.9 (45). Thomastown 14.11 (95) d Watsonia 4.6 (3). Diamond Creek 22.25 (157) d Lower Plenty 3.4 (22). ■ Division 2 Under 19.5. St Mary’s 12.8 (80) d Lower Plenty 7.11 (53). Whittlesea 10.13 (73) d Lauirmar 8.8 (56). Thomastown 8.11 (59) d West Preston-Lakeside 7.9 (51). South Morang 10.12 (72) d Hurstbridge 6.5 (41).
■ Division 3 Seniors. Fitzroy Stars 16.9 (99) d Epping 9.10 (64). Kinglake 17.14 (116) d Kilmore 10.10 (70). Old Eltham Collegians 20.12 (132) d Heidelberg West 6.5 (41). Ivanhoe 22.7 (139) d Lalor 7.6 (48). Bye: Mernda, Old Paradians, Reservoir. ■ Division 3 Reserves. Old Eltham Collegians 12.7 (79) d Heidelberg West 11.6 (72). Kilmore 20.17 (137) d Kinglake 4.2 (26). Ivanhoe 22.11 (143) d Lalor 9.14 (68). Fitzroy Stars 11.16 (82) d Epping 8.5 (53). Bye: Mernda, Old Paradians, Reservoir. ■ Division 3 Under 19.5. Banyule 6.11 (47) d Greensborough 6.10 (46). Mernda 14.13 (97) d Bundoora 4.3 (27). Macleod 11.9 (75) d Old Paradians 5.9 (39). Diamond Creek19.24(138)dPantonHill2.5(17).
SCORES FROM WEEKEND MATCHES
Outer East
■ Premier Division Seniors. Olinda-Ferny Creek 13.9 (87) d Upwey-Tecoma 7.10 (52). Emerald 13.13 (91) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 10.10 (70). Officer 10.8 (68) d Pakenham 4.9 (33). Woori Yallock 18.14 (122) d Berwick Springs 6.7 (43). Narre Warren 14.12 (96) d Wandin 12.11 (83). Mt Evelyn 10.11 (71) d Monbulk 9.12 (66).
■ Premier Division Reserves. UpweyTecoma 17.15 (117) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 1.5 (11). Emerald 13.14 (92) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 5.5 (35). Officer 9.3 (57) d Pakenham 6.6 (42). Woori Yallock 12.5 (77) d Berwick Springs 6.4 (40). Narre Warren 11.5 (71) d Wandin 9.11 (65). Monbulk 10.11 (71) d Mt Evelyn 5.6 (36).
■ Division 1 Seniors. Warburton Millgrove 32.21 (213) d Powelltown 1.8 (14). Seville 11.6 (72) d Healesville 6.8 (44). Alexandra 24.10 (154) d Yarra Glen 5.3 (33). Yea 27.8 (170) d Yarra Junction 12.4 (76). Belgrave: Bye.
■ Division 1 Reserves. Warburton Millgrove 26.22 (178) d Powelltown 0.2 (2). Healesville 8.2 (50) d Seville 6.12 (48). Alexandra 6.8 (44) d Yarra Glen 5.9 (39). Yea 11.12 (78) d Yarra Junction 8.8 (56). Belgrave: Bye.
■ Under 19 Boys. Upwey Tecoma 15.12 (102) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 1.2 (8). Officer v Pakenham. Narre Warren 15.25 (115) d Wandin 1.2 (8).
■ Under 18 Boys. Upwey-Tecoma 5.13 (43) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 4.10 (34). Healesville 20.17 (137) d Seville 2.0 (12). Bye: Mt Evelyn, Woori Yallock.
■ Women’s Division 1 Seniors. Pakenham 11.11 (77) d Belgrave 0.0 (0). Healevsille 4.9 (33) d Upwey-Tecoma 2.2 (14). Olinda-Ferny Creek 12.10 (82) d Berwick Springs 0.5 (5).
■ Women’s Division 2 Seniors. Wandin 9.9 (63) d Seville 3.7 (25). Woori Yallock 4.6 (30) d Emerald 3.5 (23). Warburton-Wesburn 10.16 (76) d Thornton Eildon 3.0 (18). Officer 7.6 (48) d Monbulk 4.4 (28).
Southern
■ Division 1 Seniors. Dingley 23.11 (149) d Bentleigh 10.10 (70). Springvale Districts 21.9 (135) d Chelsea Heights 9.9 (63). Cheltenham 21.24 (150) d Mordialloc 3.8 (26). East Brighton 17.6 (108) d Cranbourne Eagles 13.6 (84). Port Melbourne Colts 12.12 (84) d St Paul’s McKinnon 8.12 (60).
■ Division 1 Reserves. Bentleigh 8.7 (55) drew with Doingley 8.7 (55). Springavle Districts 29.14 (188) d Chelsea Heights 0.0 (0). Cheltenham 23.23 (161) d Mordialloc 1.1 (7). East Brighton 12.13 (85) d Cranbourne Eagles 8.7 (55). Port Melbourne Colts 22.12 (144) d St Paul’s McKinnopn 4.2 (26).
■ Division 1 Open Grade. Carrum Patterson Lakes d Cheltenham, by forfeit. Heatherhill d Lyndhurst, by forfeit. Dingley 12.7 (79) d Highett 7.7 (49). Springavle Districtys 14.8 (92) d Skye 7.4 (46).
■ Division 1 Under 19. Cranbourne 10.11 (71) d Endeavour Hills 6.8 (44). Bentleigh 8.6 (54) d Dingley 5.9i (39). Frankston Dolphins 18.14 (122) d Highett 4.0 (24) Murrumbeena 10.16 (76) d Cheltenham 7.4 (46).
■ Division 2 Seniors. East Malvern 12.8 (80) d Caulfield Bears 8.11 (59). Doveton Doves 20.16 (136) d St Kilda City 4.9 (33). Endeavour Hills 14.14 (98) d Skye 7.8 (50). Highett 11.13 (79) d Hampton Park 10.9 (69). Murrumbeena 26.,18 (174) d Keysborough 7.7 (49).
■ Division 2 Reserves. Caulfield Bears 8.6 (54) d East Malvern 3.10 (28). Doveton Doves 18.17 (125) d St Kilda City 1.0 (6). Endeavour Hills 14.8 (92) d Skye 5.6 (36). Hampton Park 16.8 (104) d Highett 6.3 (39). Murrumbeena 23.21 (159) d Keysboprough 2.3 (15).
■ Division 2 Under 19. Ashwood 9.9 (63) d Chelsea Heights 5.8i (38). Heatherton 11.14 (80) d Carrum Patterson Lakes 5.2 (32). Narre South Saints 7.7 (49) d Lyndhurst 6.7 (43).
■ Division 3 Seniors. Carrum Patterson Lakes 28.12 (180) d Narre South Saints 5.4 (34). Frankston Dolphins 25.15 (165) d South Mornington 3.7 (25). Heatherton 15.10 (100) d Ashwood 10.8 (68). Black Rock 11.6 (72) d Lyndhurst 8.13 (61).
■ Division 3 Reserves. Carrum Patterson Lakes d Narre South Saints, by forfeit. Frankston Dolphins 10.10 (70) d South Mornington 5.5 (35). Heatherton 13.12 (90) d Ashwood 6.3 (39). Lyndhurst 14.10 (94) d Black Rock 8.6 (54).
■ Division 4 Seniors. Lyndale 25.11 (161) d Doveton Eagles 2.2 (14). Hallam 18.18 (126) de Dandenong West 7.3 (45). Clayton 15.7 (97) d South Yarra 12.12 (84). Hampton 28.12 (180) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 3.4 (22).
■ Division 4 Reserves. Lyndale 26.19 (175) d Doveton Doves 0.0 (0). Hallam 23.13 (151) d Dandenong West 1.,3 (9). Clayton 33.17 (215) d South Yarra 0.2 (2). Hamton 10.18 (78) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 8.3 (51).
Western
■ Division 1 Seniors. Werribee Districts 6.17 (53) d Point Cook 7.5 (47). Caroline Springs 9.15 (69) d Spotswood 6.9 (45). Altona 14.17 (101) d Hoppers Crossing 9.8 (62). Parkside 13.12 (90) d Point Cook Centrals 4.6 (30). Yarraville Seddon Eagles: Bye.
■ Division 1 Reserves. Werribee Districts 17.11 (113) d Point Cook 6.3 (39). Spotswood 10.3 (63) d Caroline Springs 8.8 (56). Altona 15.6 (90) d Hoppers Crossing 6.6 (42). Point Cook Centrals 7.11 (53) d Parkside 5.17 (47). Yarraville Seddon Eagles: Bye.
■ Division 1 Under 19. Caroline Springs 10.7 (67) d Yarraville Seddon Eagles 8.7 (55). Point Cook 14.13 (97) d Spotswood 3.5 (23). Newport 17.10 (112) d Hoppers Crossing 2.9 (21). Werribee Districts 12.18 (90) d Altona 5.2 (32).
■ Division 2 Seniors. Sunshine Heights 16.11 (107) d Tarneit 4.9 (33). Albanvale 35.12 (222) d North Sunshine 2.3 (15). Albion 30.24 (204) d Braybrook 3.5 (23). Laverton v Western Rams. Newport 24.16 (160) d West Footscray 10.12 (72). Wyndhamvale 19.15 (129) d Suns 3.1 (21). Sunshine 17.26 (128) d North Footscray 5.7 (37).
■ Division 2 Reserves. Sunshine Heights 16.10 (106) d Tarneit 5.8 (38). Albanvale 24.24 (168) d North Sunshine 0.0 (0). Albion 27.16 (178) d Braybrook 0.4 (4). Laverton v Western Rams. Newport 21.11 (137) d West Footscray 0.3 (3). Suns 7.9 (51) d Wyndhamvale 6.10 (46). Sunshine 29.14 (188) d North Footscray 1.3 (9).
■ Division 2 Under 18. West Footscray 7.12 (54) d Werribee Districts 6.7 (43). Sunshine Kangaroos 14.13 (97) d Point Cook Centrals 8.8 (56). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 15.15 (105) d Caroline Springs 1.6 (12). Point Cook: Bye.
Country League
Goulburn Valley
■ Seniors. Kyabram 16.16 (110) d Mooroopna 8.7 (55). Mansfield 17.21 (123) d Tatura 4.9 (33). Shepparton 16.17 (113) d Euroa 11.7 (73). Echuca 23.14 (152) d Seymour 7.6 (48).
■ Reserves. Kyabram 17.127 (119) d Mooroopna 3.1 (19). Mansfield d Tatura, by forfeit. Euroa 10.10 (70) d Shepparton 6.6 (42). Echuca 17.9 (111) d Seymour 2.5 (17).
■ Under 18. Kyabram 6.6 (42) d Mooroopna 3.4 (22). Shepparton 12.6 (78) d Euroa 2.3 (15). Seymour 6.6 (42) d Echuca 2.10 (22). Mansfield 31.17 (203) d Tatura 1.0 (6).
Kyabram District
■ Seniors. Avenel 15.18 (108) d Merrigum 5.5 (35). Tallygaroopna 36.13 (229) d Violet Town 3.7 (25). Shepparton East 14.15 (99) d Dookie United 6.8 (44). Girgarre 14.14 (98) d Rushworth 7.8 (50). Nagambie 11.14 (80) d Lancaster 8.12 (60). Longwood 24.12 (156) d Undera 11.7 (73). Murchison Toolamba 20.12 (132) d Stanhope 4.11 (35).
■ Reserves. Avenel 18.12 (120) d Merrigum 3.3 (21). Tallygaroopna 21.18 (144) d Violet Town 4.2 (26). Shepparton East 16.10 (106) d Dookie United 4.6 (30). Girgarre 28.15 (183) d Rushworth 3.2 (20). Lancaster
21.15 (141) d Nagambie 3.1 (19). Longwood 11.20 (86) d Undera 1.2 (8). MurchisonToolamba 9.9 (63) d Stanhope 4.2 (20).
■ Under 19. Violet Town 15.17 (107) d Tallygaroopna 2.1 (13). Nagambie 19.8 (122) d Lancaster 4.6 (30). Undera 22.14 (1460 d Longwood 0.1 (1). Murchison-Toolamba 7.9 (51) d Stanhope 4.2 (26). Shepparton East: Bye.
Riddell District
■ Seniors. Kyneton 6.10 (46) d Lancefield 6.6 (42). Macedon 12.9 (81) d WoodendHesket 4.5 (29). Riddell 19.9 (123) d Romsey 5.10 (40). Wallan 25.12 (162) d Melton Centrals 5.7 (37). Diggers Rest: Bye.
■ Reserves. Kyneton 5.7 (43) d Lancefield 3.4 (22). Macedon 14.4 (88) d WoodendHesket 9.9 (63). Romsey 8.7 (55) d Riddell 4.3 (27). Wallan 17.15 (117) d Melton Centrala 3.4 (22). Diggers Rest: Bye.
■ Under 19.5. Macedon 8.13 (61) d Wallan 6.1 (37). Kyneton 14.13 (97) d Lancefield 2.9 (21). Diggers Rest 8.5 (53) d Riddell 4.5 (29). Gisborne Giants 9.7 (61) d Romsey 4.4 (28).
Ballarat
■ Seniors. Sunbury 30.20 (200) d Melton South 1.6 (12). Sebastopol 20.12 (132) d Redan 10.16 (76). East point 27.13 (175) d Lake Wendouree 2.8 (20). Ballarat 10.12 (72) d North Ballarat 11.6 (72). Bye: Bacchus Marsh, Darley, Melton.
■ Reserves. Melton South v Sunbury. Sebastopol 127.12 (114) d Redan 4.1 (25). East Pointy 14.8 (92) d Lake Wendouree 8.11 (59). North Ballarat 8.10 (58) d Ballarat 7.14 (56). Bye: Bacchus Marsh, Darley, Melton.
Geelong
■ Seniors. Inverleigh 22.9 (141) d Corio 7.9 (51). Belmont 16.16 (112) d Winchelsea 8.9 (57). Werribee Centrals 15.11 (101) d Bannockburn 13.15 (93). North Geelong 14.7 (91) d Thomson 11.15 (81). Bell Post Hill 216.7 (103) d Anakie 6.13 (49). East Geelong 20.14 (134) d GW Giants 5.3 (33).
■ Reserves. Inverleigh 5.10 (40) d Corio 4.6 (30). Belmont 9.12 (66) d Winchelsea 6.5 (41). Werribee Centrals 12.9 (81) d Bannockburn 3.6 (24). North Geelong 8.12 (60) d Thomson 6.10 (46). Bell Post Hill 8.12 (60) d Anakie 8.4 (52). East Geelong 16.16 (112) d GW Giants 0.3 (3).
Barwon
■ Geelong. Seniors. Colac 29.17 (191) d St Albans 8.0 (48). St Joseph’s 15.11 (101)
d Geelong West Giants 6.7 (43). Newton & Chilwell v Grovedale.St Mary’s v North Shore. Lara v Bell Park. Leopold v South Barwon. ■ Geelong Reserves. Colac 21.19 (145) d St Albans 3.3 (21). St Joseph’s 21.15 (141) d Geelong West Giants 3.1 (19).
■ Bellarine Seniors. Drysdale 14.24 (108)
d Ocean Grove 5.4 (34). Anglesea 18.13 (121)
d Geelong Amateur 210.7 (67). Modewarre 15.13 (103) d Newcomb 8.10 (58). Barwon Heads 1.4 (88) d Queenscliff 12.12 (84). Torquay 25.21 (171) d Portarlington 13.9 (87).
■ Bellarine Reserves. Drysdale 15.8 (98) d Ocean Frove 8.5 (53). Geelong Amateur 14.16 (100) d Anglesea 2.5 (17). Modewarre 8.10 (58) d Newcomb 5.7 (37). Barwon Heads 8.17 (65) d Queenscliff 8.5 (53). Torquay 22.11 (143) d Portarlington 2.0 (12).
West Gippsland
■ Seniors. Phillip Island 27.13 (175) d Dalyston 7.8 (50). Nar Nar Goon 10.11 (71) d Cora Lynn 10.10 (70). Korumburra Bena 18.9 (117) d Bunyip 4.8 (32). Tooradin-Dalmore 21.14 (140) d Garfield 3.7 (25). Koo Wee Rup 12.11 (83) d Warragul Indsutrials 8.9 (45). Inverlock-Kongwak 15.18 (108) d Kilcunfa 7.16 (58).
Central Highlands
■ Seniors. Buninyong 17.11 (113) d Waubra 3.9 (27). Skipton 14.10 (94) d Daylesford 9.3 (57). Bungaree 15.13 (103) d Clunes 7.8 (50). Newlyn 8.12 (60) d Creswick 5.5 (35). Carngham Linton 25.10 (160) d Beaufort 2.3 (15). Hepburn 20.11 (131) d Springbank 8.9 (57). Gordon 12.15 (87) d Ballan 9.4 (58). Dunnstown 13.13 (91) d Learmonth 5.10 (40). Rokewood Corindhap: Bye.
with Kerry Kulkens
ARIES: (March 21- April 20)
Lucky Colour: Peach
Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 3.2.6.5. Lotto Numbers: 3.12.26.24.40.44. Take nothing and no one at face value, as your judgment may not be up to scratch. Making progress in your love life could be most important. Your social life is about to become very hectic. There could be a slight hitch in your money-making scheme.
TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)
Lucky Colour: Green
Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.5. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.23.36.39.8. Have a very pleasant period ahead, and take advantage of any invitations forthcoming. Many could be in the grip of wanderlust, and many could soon be travelling for money or better career prospects.
GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)
Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 2.13.25.40.5.44. Avoid confrontations with authority. It's a very impatient period, so be extra careful on the roads. Many could be in for significant changes in their relationships. A career change is also indicated.
CANCER: (June 22- July 22)
Lucky Colour: Lilac Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.2. Lotto Numbers: 2.13.5.19.7.22. Personal relationships will be prominent during this period, which will also be a happy time for family gatherings. Ensure you allow plenty of time to enjoy social activities rather than getting involved in all the hard work behind the scenes. Many will be expanding their business opportunities.
LEO: (July 23- August 22)
Lucky Colour: Blue
Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3 Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.24.40.11. A happier and more relaxed period and for many luck through lotteries, legacies or wise investments. Unexpected opportunities in career ventures and for some a traveller returns. There should soon be happiness in your present love.
VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)
Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2.3.2.1.
Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.36.34.40. Many will be thinking about buying property or moving interstate. People you meet during social activities could become permanent fixtures. Many will become engaged or married or reconcile past differences with present lovers.
LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)
Lucky Colour: Silver
Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.30.22. Looking after your health during this period could become very important to you. Improving your career performance is also very much on your mind right now.
SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)
Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.2. Lotto Numbers: 2.13.25.40.6.20. It is a marvellous period for lovers and people who are young at heart. Social life could become too much if you do not watch it. In business and your career, your achievements will be talked about for themselves.
SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)
Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 5.6.9.8. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.37.44. Someone exciting from your past could suddenly come back to your life again. Do not offer shelter to anyone during the next few weeks, as you could put yourself in an awkward position.
CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)
Lucky Colour: Yellow
Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 4.6.2.1. Lotto Numbers: 4.12.15.26.34.44. A venture you have not been too happy about could be a very successful move. Travel is in the cards for this period, either yours or someone close to you.
AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)
Lucky Colour: Peach
Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.5. Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.24.40.22. Special people in your life could turn sour if you are unprepared to spend more time with them. Don’t let someone irritating ruin your otherwise pleased period with loved ones.
PISCES: (February 20- March 20)
Lucky Colour: Green
Lucky Day: Monday
Racing Numbers: 5.6.9.3. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.30.11. Good progress in business and career matters, and people willing to listen to your side of the story. Happy reunions with long-lost friends will also be something to look forward to.
Divvying up the spoils Local
■ Possibly the earliest newspaper reference to the Flowerdale district was a mention of Roderick McKenzie to be a magistrate “of the territory and its dependencies”.
The Port Phillip Gazette (Feb. 22, 1845) described Mr McKenzie as being of ‘Flowerdale, Goulburn River’.
The Melbourne Argus (Apr. 25, 1848) noted that Mr McKenzie had made application for a lease of the ‘Flowerdale’ station.
The public notice in the newspaper was signed by ‘C.J. La Trobe’ of the Superintendent’s Office.
Similar advertisements appeared in the Geelong Advertiser and Port Phillip Patriot and Morning Advertiser newspapers.
The estimated area of the run was 10,240 acres.
In a notice (Oct. 3, 1848) regarding ‘Claims to Leases of Crown Land’ published in The Argus, John Murchison’s listing was for:
Name of run—Kurysdale King Parrot Creek
Estimated area—14,080 acres
Estimated grazing capabilities— 6,000 sheep
Hilly country generally, and inaccessible for sheep in many places; bounded on the south by Captain McKenzie, on the east by J. Cotton and Millar, and McFarlane, west by Mr Hawdon and A. McKenzie, north by river Goulburn
★
Other claims included: No. 118.
Christiana Larimour
Name of run—Mount Pleasant
Estimated area—4,000 acres
Estimated grazing capabilities— 300 head of cattle
Bounded on the east commencing at Black's water-hole about 500 yards north of the Gipps Land road bearing north 8 miles; on the north bearing west by scrubby ranges 5 miles; on the west bearing south by a gum scrub 3 miles; on the south from the gum scrub bearing due east to the commencing point.
★
No. 124.
Donald McBean
Name of run—Old crossing place Goul burn River
Estimated area—16,000 acres
Estimated grazing capabilities— 400 head of cattle
Bounded on the north by Mr Barnett's run, on south by Nicholson and Roach's run , on the east by Sandy creek, on the west by the Stoney creek
★
★ No. 127.
William Henry Fancourt
Mitchell
Name of run—Terrick Terrick
Estimated area—65,000 acres
Estimated grazing capabilities— 20,000 sheep
This run lies between the rivers Loddon and Campaspie . It is bounded on the south and west by Mr Aitkin's run, on the north by Mr Wheatley's, on the east by Messrs Bear and Dunsford's and unlicensed lands.
★ No. 128.
William Henry Fancourt
Mitchell
Name of run—Barfold
Estimated area—45,000 acres
Estimated grazing capabilities—400 head of cattle, 15,000 sheep
Bounded on the east by the Colliban river, on the west by the Major's line, on the S by a line drawn at the termination of Messrs Pipers and Jeffries and Donnithorne's run, on the west by Piper's creek and Messrs Beauchamp and Pohl man's runs.
★ No. 129.
James Mouat
No. 125.
Alexander McKenzie
Name of run—Reedy Creek
Estimated area—20,480 acres
Estimated grazing capabilities— 4,000 sheep
Bounded on the south by Mr White head, on the NW by Mr Edgehill, on the north and east by Mr Murchison and Captain McKenzie
★
No. 126.
Andrew and Morris Mulchinagh
Name of run—Muddy Creek
Estimated area—6,400 acres
Estimated grazing capabilities— 640 head of cattle
Bounded on the west by the Muddy creek for about 4 miles, on the north and east by a creek dividing the run from Mr Watson (late Fletcher's), on the east and south by high ranges and scrub.
Name of run—Yarraberb
Estimated area—38,400 acres
Estimated grazing capabilities— 6,500 sheep
North a line drawn due east from the centre of Thorpe's waterhole for 8 miles 32 chains, and from thence a line SE 4 miles 29 chains; east a line drawn SSW 5 miles 5 chains, south a line drawn west 5 miles 49 chains to Myers' creek; thence crossing the creek and running west 3 miles 3½ chains; thence north 2 miles 49 chains; thence due west to Bulleen or bullock creek, west by the Bulleen creek to Thorpe's waterhole
★ No. 130.
Dugald McLachlan
Name of run—Glengower
Estimated area—41,280 acres
Estimated grazing capabilities— 10,000 sheep
of the said John Cotton and Henry Johnstone, along which it extends about 9 miles, and on the south by a creek and water course dividing it from the run of William Bamblett, along which it extends 7 miles or thereby.
★
No. 138.
Alexander Fullerton Mollison
Name of run—Pyalong
Estimated area—60,000 acres
Estimated grazing capabilities— 20,000 sheep
Bounded on the E and NE by the run of Mr. W. Hamilton and the run of Mr. John H Patterson, the boundaries of which have been fixed by mutual consent, the length of the whole line is estimated to be 13 miles; on the N and NW by the run lately occupied by Mr. W. Patterson and the run of the Messrs Pohlman, this line is estimated at 10 miles in length; on the W by the run of Dr. Baynton, the boundary line having been pointed out by the Commissioner, its length is estimated to be 7 miles; on the SW by the run of Mr. Simmons, length of line estimated to be 4 miles; on the S by the runs of Captain Cain and Mr. Sutherland, the boundary running along the high range, the length of this line is estimated to be 10 miles.
★
Boundary with Mr Hunter east 7 fur ongs, north 2 miles 5 furlongs, NW 1 mile, NNW 4 miles 7 furlongs 7 chains with Mr Joyce, SW by W 5 miles 1 fur long with Mr Bucknell, SW by W 2 miles 7 furlongs, boundary with Mr Cameron, S by E 7 miles, ESE 7 furlongs 3 chains with Captain Hepburn, NE by N 1 mile I furlong, NE by E 5 miles 4 furlongs, E 4 furlongs 3 chains.
★
No. 131.
Henry Moor and Septimus Martin
Name of run— Yallock and Torbinoorup
Estimated Area—5,400 acres
Estimated grazing capabilities— 600 head of cattle
Bounded on the north by impenetra ble scrub, running into the great swamp, n the east by scrub and heathy ranges, on the west and south by a line run ning 3 miles from Western Port bay
★ No. 132.
Henry Matson
Name of run—Niagaroon
Estimated Area—16,000 acres
Estimated grazing capabilities— 100 head of cattle 4,000 sheep
Bounded by the river Acheron on the east about 7 miles, neighbour Major Davidson by the Goulburn river to the northward about 1½ miles neighbour Pettet and Kerr, by Mr A Cunninghame to the NW about 2½ miles, by a mountain range to the southward about 5 miles, by Government Land to the SE beyond two creeks running into the Acheron
★
No. 133.
Miller and McFarlane
Name of run—Murrindinda
Estimated area—22,400 acres
Estimated grazing capabilities— 8,000 sheep
Bounded on the east by the Muddy Creek, along which it extends about 8 miles, on the west by a high dividing range separating it from the run of Captain McKenzie and John Cotton, along which it extends about 5 miles, on the north by a range and creek, dividing it from the runs
along the marked boun dary line between Dickson and Ryrie for about 1½ miles W by N, and thence by the range on the N side of the Yarra to the conmencing point.
★ No. 165
William Smith
Name of run—Barker's Heifer Station
Estimated area—1,600 acres
Estimated grazing capabilities — 300 head of cattle.
Length from Allan's side line to the Heath 2½ miles, from Willoby's side line to Ruffy's side line 1 mile.
★ No. 167.
Joseph Stevenson.
Name of run—Christmas Hills
Estimated area—9600 acres
Estimated grazing capabilities — 3000 sheep
Bounded on the S by a line of marked trees, on the W by Mount Graham, on the N by barren ranges, on the E by Mr. Ryrie's station.
★ No. 168.
Michael Steel , (per William Highitt)
Name of run—Steel's Horse Station
Estimated area—2,500 acres
Estimated grazing capabilities1,000 sheep or 200 horses
No 140
Roderick Mackenzie
Name of Run—Flowerdale
Estimated area—10,240 acres
Estimated grazing capabilities— 250 head of cattle, 6,000 sheep. Commencing at the upper Goulburn Road, which road forms the line of boun dary from the top of the Big Hill , until the road crosses the Strath Creek, when the Strath Creek takes up the line of boundary until it joins the King Parrot Creek, forming the NW line; the King Parrot Creek then forms the boundary with the exception of a small enclosed bend just opposite the head station, until it reaches a ford 4 miles up, when a cattle track with marked trees forms the line to a small creek, when the creek forms the line up to the highest water hole, and from thence a line E and by N to the top of the nearest range, outside that the boundary is the dividing range between Mr. Cotton, Mr. Miller, and this station; on the E side a line of marked trees, boundary with Mr. Hardy; on the S and W bounded by barren and scrubby ranges, until within a ¼ of a mile of the Goulburn road , when the top of the Big Hill divides from Mr. Mackenzie, Reedy Creek
No. 162
★
William and Donald Ryrie
Name of run—Yereng
Estimated area—30,000 acres
Estimated grazing capabilities — 1,600 head of cattle 3,400 sheep
Commencing at the junction of Scrubby Creek and the Yarra ; bounded on the W for about 6 miles by Scrubby Creek, which separates Yereng from the run of Gardiner and Fletcher; on the S by a line from the sheepstation on Scrubby Creek to the junction of the Little River and the Yarra, and continuing across the Yarra to the dividing range ; on the E by the dividing range ; on the N by Watts River and the Yarra downwards, until it meets the marked boundary line between Graham and Ryrie and Yereng, thence along the said boundary line which bears about NNE for 1½ miles, and continuing
Commencing at the Deep creek on east side of run at a paddock in the occupation of Thomas Brock bearing west to a point about ¼ of a mile south of a paddock in the occupation of James Purves, thence by a bend of the creek to the commencing point.
★ No. 176.
Joseph Sutherland
Name of run—Moranding
Estimated area—28,000 acres
Estimated grazing capabilities— 500 head of cattle or 9,000 sheep Bounded on the NE by a marked line running south easterly 1 mile, then by Kilmore creek running southerly 1½ miles, then by a dividing range running easterly and southeasterly 2¼ miles, then by marked line running north-easterly 1¼ miles to a creek, the whole being a dividing line from Glenarona station of Mr William Hamilton ; on the east by the said creek running southerly 1¼ miles to the Sydney road, then by the Sydney road southerly 1¼ miles, then by a marked line running south-easterly 1¾ miles to the dry creek, then by the dry creek ½ mile, then by a marked line running EN easterly 1¼ miles to the Bald Hills, the whole being a dividing line with the station of the late Mr Edgill of Mount Piper , or the Sugar Loaf. Also, on the east by a marked ine running southerly 3½ miles, being a dividing line with Mr Whitehead's sta tion ; on the SE by the dry creek ¾ of a mile, and then by a marked line and plough furrow running southwesterly 3½ miles to the Sydney road, then by the Sydney road running northerly 2¼ miles to the special survey of Kilmore, being a dividing line with Belle Vue sta tion of Robert Broadhurst ; then by Kilmore survey 5¼ miles, then by a creek 2¾ miles and a marked line 2 miles running westerly to a dividing range, being a di viding line with Pontesford station of A. D. and A. E. Tootal ; on the W by a di viding range running north-westerly 3¼ miles, being a dividing line with the late Captain Cain's station ; on the NW by a dividing range running north-easterly 4½ miles and by a marked line 2 miles to the commencing point, being a dividing line from Mr Mollison's station.
● ● Sir William Henry Fancourt Mitchell
Local History
Opened by Bishop on Feb. 25, 1866
■ F'rom the wonderfully preserved and neat books of record of the church, commenced in the early1860s, the full history of the church may be traced.
Many interesting facts have been gleaned from this source. Names still familiar in the district, and quaint names are made use of for different parts of the district.
Collectors of funds for the church building fund were given 10 per cent of their collections.
A record of all Vicars is available as well as particulars relating to the history of the old building.
The Committee formed to build the church were amply rewarded for their troubles and difficult task by the pretty little house of worship which now stands as a monument to their work in those far-off, interesting, and historical days.
(The Church) celebrated its Seventieth Anniversary, stands as a permanent reminder of those fine old pioneers who were responsible for the erection of such a noble edifice, standing in such a pic turesque setting.
The records of .the church reveal the difficulties which had to be surmounted before the foundation stone was laid in 1864, exactly one year after the first meeting in connection with the forming of an Anglican church in the district.
The church, which .stands in, a prominent position at the entrance to the township of Whittlesea from the Melbourne road, is modelled on typical picturesque English village church, with the exception of the belfry, which differs from the general architecture of these period buildings.
Looking back into the past records of the church, it is revealed that on the "thirteenth day of June, 1863" a meeting took place in the school house for the purpose of electing trustees for the .land, which was granted by Thomas Wills, Esq., for a church; and the appointment of a building committee and official collectors.
The chairman of this far-off meet ing was George Sherwin, .Esq., J.P., who explained the objects of the meeting and named two conditions necessary for gentlemen to be ap pointed as trustees. The conditions were that they must be members and communicants of the Church of England
Mention of the trustees, sub sequently elected may revive the memories of many old residents.
They were: John Wilson, J.P., Anthony Nicholson, Thomas A. L. Hughes, Henry Wordsworth, Charles Cookson
The following were elected as the Building Committee: Messrs G. Sherwin, J.P., Henry Gibbs, J.P., D. Johnston, D. McAuley, Henry C. W ordsworth, C. Cookson, T. A. L. Hughes, W'illiam Jolley and James Hardy. Mr R. Onslow was appointed treasurer of the Building Fund
The following were appointed official collectors, they obtaining 10 per cent of their collections.
Those appointed were alloted certain areas, and the descriptions of those districts according to the books seem strange to-day.
Messrs Johnston and McAuIcy were alloted the area from the town
to the Gap (near Wallan ), while Messrs Hughes and Nicholson were appointed to that tract which reached from Whittlesea (then Upper Plenty, near the Yan Yean reservoir) to town.
Just what town this refers to is vague, but it is apparent that it relates to Preston, which was a thriving village in those days.
Messrs Cunningham and Jolley were given "the back" (which evidently indicates Kinglake and the other then trackless country round the ranges).
A Mr Wightman's name has the name of Deep Creek after it.
The Architect's Plan
At a meeting some months later at Forbes' Whittlesea. Hotel, it was agreed to request Mr Alfred Smith, architect, to furnish plans for a church, the cost not to exceed £600, an amount which included interior fittings, blue stone foundations, brick walls and a slate roof.
It was also decided to call tenders for not less than 40,000 bricks.
Apparently the committee desired to share the business between the two hotels, because the next meeting of .the committee was held at Cocker's Royal Mail Hotel
The tenders: for the brick making varied from £2/5/ per thousand, down to as low as £1/3/6, which latter tender was accepted, subject to very stringent conditions.
Through some alteration in the. committee's plans, the original architect, Mr. A. Smith, was replaced by a Mr Turner; of Yarra Vale. : Tenders were subsequently called, and in 1864 the contract: for the erection of Christ Church of England was let to a Mr Nelson
Laying the Foundation Stone
On July 8 we find a meeting mak-
that correspondence was addressed to : the secretary, his postal address being Upper Plenty, near the Yan Yean Reservoir
The guarantors for the overdraft at the Colonial ,Bank, Melbourne, in 1864 were Messrs G. Sherwin, David Johnston, Anthony Nicholson, James Hardy, Thomas: A. L. Hughes, Charles Cookson, David McAuley and Henry Wordsworth
At a meeting'on September 1, 1865, it was resolved that the cost for six sittings on each side of the aisle be £5 per annum. The next four to be £4 per annum, and the remainder, £3 per annum.
Single sittings could be purchased at "5/ per quarter."
The bell which was hung in the belfry weighed 208 lb. and cost £20/ 15/.
The bell 'had a beautiful tone, but was removed lately because of the damage it .was thought to cause to the building when it was rung.
It now occupies another posi tion in. the grounds.
On September' 20, 1864, the committee decided to seek a resident minister.
The committee would guarantee £150 cash, and this in addition to the 15 acres of land which went with the residence was thought to be equivalent to the required £180.
A deputation later, waited upon the Archbishop on this matter.
Private Claude Clark Hiughes, who was klled in the Great War He was a grandson of the T. A. L. Hughes, one of the original trustees in 1853.
Land Values In Those Days
An interesting letter dated Novembeer:14, 1865, to the Bishop of Mel bourne furthering the Church Committe's efforts to obtain a special buildlng grant: gives some idea of land values at Whittlesea in those days:
My Lord - Absence from home has prevented me forwarding before for your. Lordship's inspection copies of the letters received from Mr a'Beckett , with reference to the special grant.for the Whittlesea Church.
With reference to the valuation, I may inform youi Lordship that land has been sold within the last: two months not a' stone's throw from the church at £150 per acre, and that £250 has been refused for an acre right opposite.
Trusting to hear from your Lordship on 'the subject, I have the honour to be your Lordship's most obedient servant,
-H. C. Wordsworth, Hon. Sec.
The Big .Day
Records then proceed to inform, to the reader, that after much tirouble, the secretary eventually made arangementis for Bishop Perry, the first Bishop of Melbourne, to open the church and subsequently conduct ib the first service.
ing arrangements for laying the foun ar dation stone of the new church.
The meeting resolved to provide a lunch eon, and what a lunch!
The secretary was instructed to purchase 10 gallons of ale as part of the rations.
From this point descriptions of the building being erected are vague till the records show that a :motion was moved and carried, stating that one of each of the current coins of the realm, including 2/6 and. 5/ pieces was to, be placed in a bottle under the stone.
The secretary, also received instructions to. procure a trowel at, the lowest price possible.
Apparently the most rigid economy was the order of the day, except as regarded liquid refreshments!
The stone was subsequently laid on July 14, 1864.
Some Tnteresting Facts
From the records, it can be seen
The church books, from which most of this article has been gleaned, are in a remarkably fine state of preservatlon, and are in themselves a tribute to the secretaries who handled them, especially the first, H. Wordsworth
The handwriting is something to be admired, and the balance sheets would defy any improvement to-day.
These books are indeed 'models of' efficiency and neatness.
In.April, 1866, tenders were called for' the erection of a front fence for the church.
It was also decided. to call tenders for the sale and :removal of the log fence which then did service.
Funds were short when the church was erected, and an overdraft was obtained from the Colonial' Bank, the interest rate being 10 p.c.!
The banking account, which was opened originally in 1866 with the ColonialBank, has remained with the same bank hroughout the years, the Nationl Bank some time ago absorbing the Colonial Bank
The official account is still at the National. Bank
In the church there is n;a brass memorial' tablet to the memory of
Sunday, February 25, 1866, was the chosen `date for this important ceremony, which was to take place at .3 p.m.
Travel n those days was not as it is to-day, and although opinions may differ, the roads were not what they are to- day.
It is recorded that the service was duly held, and that the collection amounted to £16/4/9.
On the following Monday night,.a tea meeting was have been held in the school house, but such a large gathering attended that the function was transferred to the newly-opened church as The Bishop was in attendance, having stayed the week-end at ,' Braemore ’,the home of the Sherwins
(It is interesting to note that the name "Braemore" still applies to the property, which is still in the hands of the Sherwin family.)
His Lordship, as the records state, opened the proceedings with a prayer, after which the treasurer delivered his financial statement.
Then followed a lo ng speech by the Bishop.
After the speech, Mr J. Sherwin proposed, and Mr D. Johnston seconded, that steps be taken to erect a plain tablet to the memory of the late Rev W. Copeland. This was subsequently carried out.
The charge for the tea meeting was 2/6; children half price. List, of Vicars
The 'first minister appointed by the Bishop was the Rev W. McGennett rom Buninyong, his appointment dating ffrom March 1, 1866, however, his services were terminated in the same year.
Previousto this, the Rev W.,Copeland was ministering in the parish, and according to the memorial marble tablet mentioned above, he was accidentally drowned in a swamp near Harrow, four years prior to the opening of the church at Whittlesea
● Christ Church, Whittlesea
Church, Whittlesea. 1943.
From the Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser March 6, 1936
The following is a list of vicars to the present day: Rev McGennett , 1866; to Rev W. E. Morris, 1867; Rev. R. C. Neville, 1871; Rev. B. N. White, 1888; Rev B. Sparling, 1889; Rev. J. A. Priestley, 1893; Rev W. St. John Chase, 1894; Rev H.:F. Miller, 1898; Rev E. C,. Knox, 1898; Rev E. C. Thompson , 1903; Rev G. D. Chapman, 1906; Rev W. D. James, 1916; Rev L. R. Crocker, 1919; Rev L. Merideth, 1925; Rev A.T. Pearce, 1927; Rev .T. Rowell, 1931; Rev A. E. Freeman, 1932; Rev H. E. Hayes (temporary charge), 1933; Rev A. D. Page, 1935.
The Present Vestry
Mr R. J.Higgs, vicar's warden; Messrs A.F. Jessop and J. C. Gibbs, people's wardens; Messrs W. Gibson, J. N. Higgs and E. Winward Finance the Big Worry
Looking through these interesting records covering the ministry of these vicars provides some very interesting reading, and shows many ups and downs in the church's history.
One fact is- ever to the fore - finance. As now, it is evident that vestries in those days had serious trouble over their financial questions.
Pew Rents
Following is the first list of pewholders, and on scanning the names it is seen that several are still represented in the district by their descendants.
Miss Hardy , a resident of Whittlesea, is a. daughter of'the Mr Hardy who was connected with the church from the outset:
Cr J,.R. Smith, of Mernda, 'is a grandson of J. R. Smith arorementioned; Mr P. W. Clark, of "Coodardy;" Whittlesea, is either a son or graindison of Mr Clark; Cr T.. Hurrey , of Yan Yean, is a descendant of Mr Hurrey; the Steers, o of Arthur's Creek, are related to the Mr Steer ementioned; the Misses Clements, who now live at Reservoir, and were present at the recent tea imeeting, are daughters of the Mr Clements whose name appears.-
List of pew rents paid for half year ending February 28, 1887:
Messrs T. Bear, £5; J. Wilson , £3/10; ):Mills, £1; Rice, £3/10; Payne, £1/15; Sheffield, £1/15; Hardy, £4/ 5; T. Wilson , £2/10/; D Johnston, £2/.10/; J.R. Smith, £2/10; Croswell, £2/10; Timms, £1/5/; Clements, £2; Patton, £2; Clark, £2; J. Johnston, £1/15/; Andrews, £1/15/; Hurrey, £1/ 15; Steers, £1/5/; Mrs Marshall, £1. Who Laid the Foundation Stone?
The minutes are not quite clear as to who laid the foundation stone of the.church, but it aippears that Mrs John Sherwin was the lady responsible for, performing this historic event.
Descendants of the late Mr and Mrs John Sherwin in the persons of Mr and Mrs John Sherwin and family, are still residents of the district, their home being at Beveridge So. concludes the colorful and interesting history of one of the district's oldest churches, one which stands as a fitting tribute to those early settlers of the Whittlesea district who interested themselves in this work, great not only for themselves, but for generations yet to come.
Week-long celebrations
From the Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser
March 6, 1936
OUTSTANDING SUCCESS OF WEEK'S CELEBRATIONS
Leading Anglican Clergymen Attend MANY 'SOCIAL EVENTS: ORGANISERS PLEASED WITH RESULT
■ One of the State's oldest: churches, Christ Church of England , Whittlesea, recently celebrated its 70th Anniversary in, a most fitting and successful .manner.
A week of spiritual and social activities marked the auspicious occasion, which attracted 300 former and present residents to services and other functions during the week.
Leading Anglican Clergymen, including Archbishop Head, conducted services, which were attended by record congregations.
The climax of the week, a' monster tea party, drew a particularly large attendance.
A feature was the cutting of the birthday cake by the oldest :parishioner; Mr J. Coulthard
The celebrations commenced on Tuesday, February 18, with a special service, at which the Ven. Archdeacon Lamble, assisted by the Revs. H. Burridge and A. Falconer and members' of St James' Church choir took part.
The Archdeacon took the Para ble of the Labourers in the Vineyard as the basis of his address, and ex horted all to carry out their tasks faithfully, and well. if success was to be achieved.
The visitors were entertained at a light supper at the vicarage by the Rev and M rs A. D. Page
Mr J. C. Gibbs thanked the visiting clergy and choir for their valuable help. Mr R. Higgs supported Mr Gibbs' remarks.
Community Singing
Community singing took place in the parish hall on the following evening, a number of items tbeing contributed to the.programme by Mesdames Austin, Gibson and Booth, and Messrs J. Reedey and G. Allchin Archdeacon Herring
On Thursday, February 20, a large congregation, was present at choral evensong, the preacher being the Ven. Archdeacon J. G. Herring
The Archdeacon brought with him thirty members of his choir. from St Columb’s, Hawthorn, and their rendering of the anthems Sun of My Soul and The Heavens Are Telling was greatly appreciated.
The Archdeacon gave .a foriceful address based on the Building of the Walls of Jerusalem in Nehemiah's day, and pointed out in a striking,manner the ready response made by the people, who helped in this task.
Some of the tasks were very menial, but all alike were important and were carried out faithfully and well.
The preacher drove home the fact that a call had come to church folk of Whittlesea to arise and biild.
The past had been great, but the future would be as great if not greater, if all would work in the same spirit as their forefathers had done in erecting such a noble edifice in which the worship of God could be carried out., Following, the service, the visitors were entertained at supper at Whittlesea.House by members of the vestry.
Mr J. C. Gibbs voiced the thanks of the vestiy for the assistance given by .the Archdeacon and his choir, Mr N. Higgs supporting the remarks:
Spiritual: Cltnucx of Celebrations
The .climax of the celebrations from the spiritual aspect was reached on Sunday, .February 23, the day commencing with a celebration of Holy Communion at 8 a.m., which was followed by a similar seivice at 11.
● ● The Advertiser’s souvenir issue on March 3, 1936 interesting address, describing the various characteristics of the four creatures mentioned in the Book of Proverbs - the coney, the ant, the lizard and the locust - and drew from each a practical and thoughtful lesson.
The vicar (Rev. A. D; Page). officiated on both occasions.
Young People's Service
A Young People's Service was held in the afternoon, the attendance being excellent.
The Rev M. Britten gave a most
The evening service saw the church packed to capacity, extra seating having to be provided for the huge gathering which attended the special thanksgiving service at which the Archbishop of Melbourne (Dr.. Head) occupied the pulpit.
The choir was augmented by visiting choristers, and the singing was particularly bright and hearty.
Two solos rendered by Mrs T. Hurley and Mr T. Sage respectively were special features.
The choir rendered the anthem, What are These Arrayed in White Robes? by Stainer. The Archbishop's address was full of interest, as he briefly described some of the changes that had occurred during the past seventy years (the life of the church), both in matters ecclesiastical and temporal, and urged all present to rally round their new pastor.
After the service the vicar invited all present to assemble in the vicarage grounds for a cup of tea and to meet the Archbishop
More than 180 attended this delightfully in formal gathering.
The Social Aspect
The social side of the celebrations took the form of a monster tea, followed by a concert in the parish hall.
For a day, the ladies of the' church worked. hard in , preparing the tea, which consisted of sausage rolls, ham and beef sandwiches, a large variety of cakes and pastry, and delicious fruit salad and cream.
Brightly colored jellies were in much demand.
At the tea were Mrs A. Snell, Mrs Hall and Mr Coulthard, who were present at the consecration of the church in 1866.
A concert given by Mr Sage and party followed the tea, the hall being packed to the doors for the latter event. The programme consisted of vocal and elocutionary items and a conjuring act which was thoroughly enjoyed.
The Birthlday Cake
During the interval, the cutting of the birtnday cake by the oldest parishioner, Mr J. Coulthard, was the evening's main feature.
The cake, which was a tribute to its makers and donors (Mr and Mrs A. Mitchell), was conveyed into the crowded hall on an auto-tray, drawn by five tiny tots of the Sunday School, suitably attired.
The cake stood three feet in height and was surmounted by a miniature belfry containing a silver tinkling bell.
The decorations were artistic,and when the seventy candles were illuminated the cake, made a colorful sight.
The vicar thanked all for their generous support, and especially men tioned.the donors of the cake.
He next called on Mr Coulthard to cut the cake. Tiie Church's oldest member (now in his 96th year) complied amidst loud and prolonged' applause, followed by the lusty rendering of For He's A Jolly Good Fellow Mr Coulthard responded in a genial manner, after which the cake: was distributed and each member of theassemblage received a slice.
Function An Outstanding Success
The Celebrations were marked throughout by enthusiam and success.
Many former parishioners took the opportunity to renew old acquaintances, and a happy time was spent by all.
Some former residents travelled great distances, as was evidenced by the visitors' book, which was signed by more than 250, includ ing a visitor from Barham, N.S.W
The organisers, headed by an energetic committee, are especially pleased with the result of the week's celebrations, which passed off in such a highly successful manner.
● ● ● ● Church St, Whittlesea, circa 1900-10. Photo: Albert Jones
PREVIEW OF UNDERWOOD STAKES
■ The Underwood Stakes to be run at Caulfield sees us looking at some of the top gallopers who may run, just prior to nominations.
As usual, it is likely to attract the cream of our top Weight for Age Stars.
One of our leading betting agencies, Neds, has the brilliant mare, Pride of Jenni, on top, and rightly so, on her record so far.
She has tackled the best with an astonishing win in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes run at Randwick back on April 13 demoralising a topclass field over 2000 metres on a Soft 5.
Prepared by Victoria’s leading trainer, Ciaron Maher , she has put all before her with some dashing displays, and is certainly the one to beat.
If any one of those who could have a crack, it is the Chris Waller trained former international mare, Via Sistina
Back on March 23, at Rosehill, she had her first run in Australia for Waller and won in dashing style.
Her track record speaks for itself, having raced 14 times before leaving England for the six-year-old mare by the Australian sire, Fastnet Rock, she had won six races with five minors in grand style.
There are some smart types behind her in the betting, which includes last year’s Melbourne Cup winner Without A Fight, prepared by the Freedman team of Anthony and his son Sam, part of the Freedman dynasty with the elder brother Lee winning five Melbourne Cups, three of those with the great mare, Makybe Diva. Without A Fight is due to hit the tracks again.
This could be his first trip back, yet to be finalised, recovering from a tendon injury.
In early markets for the two Cups, he is around $26.
Co-trainer Sam Freedman said he could stay play a part in both the major cups this year, depending how he progresses.
He may have a go at the Underwood Stakes at Caufield on September 21.
On the next line of betting is another of Freedman’s team is Place Du Carrousel, who ran a good second behind the brilliant mare Via Sistina in the Ranvet Stakes over 2000 metres at Rosehill back on March 23.
Prior to leaving overseas she finished well back in the Longchamp Arc De Triomphe in France, but could be forgiven for that run.
At that stage from her 11 starts overseas, she ran a good second there.
She is a smart type and I feel she will gober.
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well, although it is a tough field to tackle if she goes around.
Then we have the good Victorian galloper, Mr Brightside, with the Hayes team Ben, Wil and JD at Euroa
He finished a good third behind the flying Pride of Jenni in the Queen Elizabeth, a good run. On his day he can match it with the best of them.
One that I feel has really got the goods too is the Chris Waller trained youngster, Riff Rocket, a Victoria Derby winner a couple of years ago.
Back on April 6, he made it two Derbies after winning the AJC Australian Derby
After winning his second Derby, he then had seven wins and three placings in his 10 outings, he is all class, and will be right in this. I really like him.
Then we have Without A Fight , his record speaks for himself.
He won both the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups last year.
The Freedman team have done a great job with him.
Another top-class mare who could be back here, is the talented Fan Girl, prepared by Chris Waller out of Sydney.
One of the best to grace the track, Fan Girl should be no exception if she goes around, to put in.
She has always tackled the best and aquitted herself well.
There is no reason that she shouldn’t run well here, but the lack of a run or two,might pay the price, if she does go around.
An interesting type that could start here is the Queensland Derby winner, Warmonger.
Prepared by the Victorian pair, Mick Price and Michael Kent here, is a nice type, and won well in the Sunshine State, back on June 1.
It was a great run have drawing the extreme outside of the 22 runners who participated.
A certain galloper who might attract punters
here is the international horse, West Wind
who ran 13th in last year’s Melbourne Cup
Prior to that he ran a good second to Without A Fight in the Caulfield Cup
He is prepared by English trainers, Simon and Ed Chrisford, and may be back for both Cups again the year.
He is a talented galloper and could be thereabouts come Cup time again
Another that has impressed is the rising fouryear-old mare, Autumn Angel, with top Victorian trainers Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman at Pakenham.
She impressed greatly with a big win in the Australian Oaks at Randwick back on April 13th, and is talented.
Prior to the Oaks she had started eight times, for three wins two seconds and two thirds.
She is one of the best around amongst the female breed, but this is a classy race and a lot of talent on show.
From the Oaks in Sydney was another smart filly approaching four, in, Orchestral, a winner of nearly $2 million dollars already, and has won six of her 10 starts with three minor placings.
She is good and will go well here against some of the older horses.
Of the others we have The Map , who won the Adelaide Cup and also was impressive winning at Flemington back on May 18..
That was the Andrew Ramsden over 2800 metres.
That qualified The Map to run in the Melbourne Cup this year come the first Tuesday in November.
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Riff Rocket. Racing Photos.
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● ● Pride of Jenni. Racing Photos.
NEW HERO HERBIE WOWS THEM
■ The regular Tuesday night Shepparton fixture commenced the week with a nine race card on July 30 and how many readers can remember when trotting was big many years back and reinsmen like Ted Demmler, Chris Alford and to a lesser extent Daryl Douglas commenced their driving careers travelling every day and night to meetings all over the state.
■ Nowadays a new hero to harness fans is James (Herbie) Herbertson who is continuing to emulate these feats and at Shepparton, he drove the first three winners on the program which included a double to local owner/trainer Eddie Tappe when 3Y0 Mr Feelgood-Jovial Jurno Lombo gelding Im Dustee snared the Phillip Bowland 0-2 LTW Pace over 2190 metres and most reliable 5Y0 Majestic Son-Aldebaran Peggy gelding Im Bobby the 1690 metres Saddleworld Shepparton Trotters Mobile.
■ Im Dustee (gate four) was trapped wide from gate four, settling three back in the running line as Vincheska retained the lead from the pole for David Moran keeping Im Jimmy Jones (gate five) exposed and Letsgo Big Girl (gate six) on a limb three wide before leading the outside division momentarily before In Me To Grin (gate two) was sent forward from three back to park in the open racing for the bell.
When Im Jimmy Jones eased three wide in the last lap to commence his move and join the pacemaker approaching the home turn, Im Dustee which had immediately latched to his back dropped in for a short breather one/one.
Angling three wide on the final bend, Im Dustee ran home best to prevail by 1.5 metres in a mile rate of 1-59.2 over Im Jimmy Jones, with Vincheska third a half neck away.
Im Bobby driven by Ben Xiriha began swiftly from gate four to lead virtually throughout, accounting for a death-seating Midnight Eagle which dropped down to trail on the home turn by 11.1 metres in 1-58.6. Watch And Act (one/one) was third 8.9 metres back.
■ Bunbartha trainer John Newberry gave Herbie his second winner when 6Y0 Rock N Roll Heaven-Universal Alice mare Kia Ora Beauty landed the 2190 metre Ivan Russell Pace. Working extremely hard from gate two to hold out Wagga filly Centofillie (gate four) which eventually crossed turning out of the straight, Kia Ora Beauty angled off her back to assume control shortly after and in a strong performance, defied all challengers to register a half head margin in 1-59.8 over Bee Gee Cee (one/two –three wide last lap) and Honest Harriette which followed the runner up home finishing 5 metres away.
■ Winner three was the easiest when 5Y0 Live Od Die-Tatiana Rosedale gelding Hez Harrywho scored an 8.3 metre margin in the 1690 metre Gwen Russell Pace to give John Newberry a double.
Settling mid-field in the running line from gate two on the second line as polemarker Aliza Hill led for Alford. Hez Harrywho let rip three wide racing for the bell and despite racing exposed for the last lap, cruised away in the straight to defeat Aim To Please (one/four – three wide last lap – four wide home turn). Payup Or Leave (death – one/one last lap) was third a neck away. The mile rate 1-57.8.
■ Local duo Shane and Abby Sanderson were successful with 4Y0 Sweet Lou-Aliante mare
Gotta Have Me on debut in the Geoff Durn 4Y0 and Older Maiden Pace over the long trip of 2690 metres.
Leading out from the pole before surrendering to Narrandara visitor Unit Forty One (Nathan Jack) which went forward at the start from gate six, Gotta Have Me enjoyed a perfect passage. Easing away from the markers on turning, Gotta Have Me ran home best to gain the day by a neck from Nells All Blues which fought on gamely in a mile rate of 2-03.4. Japanese Miki after racing exposed held third 12.6 metres away.
■ Ardmona trainer/driver Donna Castles who’s team have been going great guns recently put many quaddie punters out of business after 7Y0 Rock N Roll Heaven-Soho Joplin gelding Arraps landed the third leg – the Neatline Homes Pace over 1690 metres at odds of $23.00. In a tough effort, Arraps went forward from gate five to race outside the poleline leader Dancin Dolly before dashing clear approaching
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the final bend to score by 1.1 metres in a rate of 1-59.4 from Bronski Moment (six pegs – wide home straight) which galloped over the line and was relegated to third promoting Luverboy (one/ three – late finish) into third. The margins 1.1 by 2.3 metres.
■ On what was a great night for the Goulburn Valley, Girgarre trainer/driver Gary Pekin snared the 1690 metre Your Sold Real Estate Pace with 5Y0 Sunshine Beach-Illawong Fabulous gelding Ohhemmjay Cresco paying odds of $16.00.
Moving four wide in the last lap from midfield Ohhemmjay Cresco finished with a wet sail out wide in the straight to blouse Mynameisruby off a three wide trail from the tail last lap to lead on turning which would have given Herbie four. Noble Julie also ran on from the rear in a race which the back markers dominated. The margins a half neck by a neck in a mile rate of 1-59.9.
■ Kialla’s Stephen Boyington sent punters home happy after Skyvalley-Gioiosa Ionica mare Hurricane Jane notched up her fourth success in 51 outings by taking the 2190 metre Hunter Rural Trotters Mobile in 2-05.6.
Given the run of the race one/one from a solo second line draw as Double Dot (gate two) crossed Bellmac Bambi inside her, Hurricane Jane sprinted sharply in the back straight to lead on turning to register an easy 9.2 metre victory over Kalarney Prince (one/three) and Midnight Avenger from mid-field who was 2.3 metres away.
■ Just for the record, Sunbury’s Freddy Taiba combined with Long Forest’s Jordan Leedham aboard 4Y0 American Ideal-Arty Alice gelding Settebello to lead all of the way from the pole in the 2190 metre William Lee Pace.
In a dashing exhibition by Jordy, Settebello streeted his rivals to register a 17.2 metre victory in advance of Rocknroll Kiss which trailed fro a solo second line draw. Rainbowsend (three pegs) was third 4.7 metres back. The mile rate 2-01.4.
Afternoon, night
■ Double day Wednesday saw Maryborough race in the afternoon with Bendigo at night. At Maryborough the feature was the $7,000 Aldebaran Park Maryborough Trotters Oaks and Lemnos trainer/driver Nathan Jack’s unbeaten Volstead-Mingara filly Violet Stanford made it six from six when accounting for All That Remains and Magic Law returning a mile rate of 2-01.3.
First up since last September following some nice trials, Violet Stamford starting solo on the second line settled beautifully one/one after All That Remains (gate seven) crossed Magic Law (gate five). Joining the leader on the home turn, Violet Stamford wasn’t pushed out to record a soft half neck margin from All That Remains, with Magic Law holding third 8.1 metres back.
■ Popular Ross Creek part-owner/trainer Katrina (Smiley) Fitzpatrick’s Love You-Focus On Me 7Y0 gelding Kyvalley Surfrider recorded his 14th success in 117 outings when leading throughout from gate four in the 1690 metre Thank You MHRC Volunteers Trotters Mobile. Driven by Michael Bellman, Kyvalley Surfrider was rated to perfection, greeting the judge 1.6 metres in advance of Touchandgo (gate
three) which trailed. Montana Muscle (one/two) from inside the second line was third 3.4 metres away after making the home turn three wide. The mile rate 2-02.5.
■ An elated Kilmore trainer/driver George Schembri provided a long shot winner when 13Y0 Real Desire- Ally Luvzit gelding Jedi Mind having start 293 easily defeated his rivals in the 1690 metre Peter Egan Bi-Rite Electrical Pace at odds of $34.00.
Taken back to the rear from outside the front line with Mister Rebel (gate four) leading, Jedi Mind a 31 time winner going into the race made ground out wide in the last lap before storming home down the centre of the track to record an astonishing 1.4 metre margin from Bettor The Most (one/one last lap from gate five) in 2-00.1. Peppercorn Barry (one/three – three wide to outside the pacemaker at the bell was third 3.9 metres away.
■ Buangor part-owner/trainer Louis Franc who loves his harness racing snared the Join Your Local Carisbrook Lions Club Pace over 1690 metres with Amphijet giving James Herbertson another winner.
Given a beaut trail on the back of the leader Iamawingate (gate five) from the pole, Amphijet used the sprint lane to gain the day by 4.1 metres over the pacemaker, with Lunar Dream third 2.1 metres back after following the pair. The mile rate 1-58.
■ Portland breeder/owner/trainer Gloria Council combined with Connor Clarke to land the 1690 metre McPhersons Printing Group Pace with 6Y0 gelding Rockella, a gelded son of Rock N Roll Heaven and Acella returning a slick 154.6 mile rate.
Starting from gate two on the second line as Matador (gate four) led, Rockella after easing three wide in the last lap sprinted swiftly to join the leader running into the final bend and raced clear on turning to score by 2.6 metres from Major Mal from near last. Inside Leg was third off a three wide trail last lap six metres back.
■ Elphinstone co-owner/trainer Rob Brown was successful with 5Y0 Hurrikane KingcoleArt For Arts Sake gelding Hurrikane Dusty in the Benstud Standardbreds Pace over 1690 metres.
With Dunnstown’s Brent Murphy in the sulky, Hurrikane Dusty began fast from gate four to lead and was never headed, scoring by a nose only from Gerrale along the sprint lane from four pegs in a tricky finish. Hernie (one/one) was third 1.2 metres back. The mile rate 1-55.9.
■ At Bendigo, Ecklin South’s Mattie Craven landed a double with ex-Kiwi filly Jumpingjoy and All Blazing Guns winning their respective races.
Jumpingjoy a daughter of Art Major and Jumpforjoy enjoyed a sweet passage one/one from outside the front line in the 1650 metre VHRC/Mark Gurry andAssociates Pace and after angling three wide running into the final bend, raced clear in the straight to record a comfortable 3.8 metre margin over Valiente and Baton Rouge from mid-field. The mile rate 1-54.
All Blazing Guns a home bred gelded son of Sweet Lou and smart race mare Pacific Playgirl, was sent forward from the tail racing for the bell in the VHRC/Alabar Bloodstock 3Y0 Maiden Pace over 2150 metres after starting from the extreme draw to park outside the heavily supported leader Jilliby Sorrento (gate six) which had crossed Luvthat (gate five).
Finishing full of running, All Blazing Guns recorded a 14.8 metre victory in a rate of 2-01.2 from Vince Lombardi (four pegs) and Treacherous Jewell (one/one last lap who was 1.5 metres away third. The win was a tonic for Tony who hasn’t been in the best of health in recent times.
■ Russell and Nathan Jack were winners when Downbytheseaside-Lombo Cloud Nine filly Tupelo bred and raced by Lynette Eastman snared the 2150 metre VHRC/Woodlands Stud 2Y0 Maiden Pace when making her race debut. Taken back from outside the front line to settle four back in the moving line as Evileye led from gate three, Tupelo (five wide home turn) ran home stylishly down the outside fence to blouse a death-seating Seathestars by a head in a rate of 1-59.8. Wicked Hangover (one/one – three wide home turn) was third 1.3 metres back for Aaron Dunn and Ryan Backhouse.
■ Prominent owner/breeder Greg Bettiol’s handy 4Y0 American Ideal-Clovelly Lass mare Ideal Assassin was a tough victor of the VHRC/ Benstud Mares Pace over 1650 metres. Trained and reined by Kerryn Manning, Ideal Assassin settled three back in the moving line as polemarker Jilliby Typhoon led.
Going forward three wide solo in the last lap, Ideal Assassin impressively outstayed her rivals to record a neck margin over Didafull Oneeighty (one/one), which switched to the sprint lane, with Delightful Charm battling away strongly for third 1.9 metres back after racing exposed from gate six. The mile rate 1-54.8.
■ Navarre duo Toby Ainsworth and Ada Massa snared the 2150 metre VHRC/Aldebaran Park Trotters Mobile with 4Y0 Aldebaran Eagle-Aldebaran Honey gelding Robert John. Driven by Ada, Robert John (gate six) came from the tail to race three wide with a trail in the last lap on the back of Blackrange Glory and four wide on the final bend to defeat a game Blackrange Glory by 1.8 metres. Judielle (one/ one) was third a half head away. The mile rate 2-02.9.
Right on the ball
■ Kilmore harness racing was held on Thursday August 1 with an even eight event card taking place and followers of top reinsman James Herbertson were right on the ball when 10Y0 Life Sign-Total Truth gelding Nomorelying trained at Kialla by Stephen O’Donoghue coming off an eye catching third at his home track a week earlier, led throughout from gate three to street his rivals after being backed for bundles in the Buds and Branches Florist Pace over 2180 metres.
Travelling easily, Nomorelying a winner of six from 58 going into the race kicked right away on turning to register a 9.2 metre margin untouched from Well Said Nugget along the sprint lane from four pegs, with Yankee Boot Flat third a nose away after trailing the winner from the pole. The rate 1-59.6.
■ Bannockburn trainer Geoff Webster and stable reinsman Connor Clarke were successful in taking the 1690 metre Hip Pocket Workwear 2Y0 Pace with The Villain who certainly wasn’t on this occasion.
Given a easy time three back in the moving line from gate three as Stormy Woods (gate four) crossed first starter Exclusive Hunter (gate two), The Villain (three wide solo last lap) did a good job to hold off G B Brave (one/one) which followed him home by 2.1 metres in a mile rate of 1-59.3. Exclusive Hustler used the sprint lane for third finishing a half head away.
■ Kilmore should be congratulated for supporting the young drivers and seventeen year old Reagan Clarke was successful in landing the 2180 metre Jet Roofing Concessional Drivers Pace aboard in-form three year old Rock N Roll HeavenIsabelle Delacour gelding Monsieur Flamel trained at Ross Creek (Ballarat) by father Stephen who bred and races him. Fast away from gate five, Monsieur Flamel led throughout to easily account for Treacheroustimes (gate four) which trailed by 8.3 metres. Platinum Jive (one/three from the extreme draw) came of a three wide trail last lap on the back of Salsboy (one/two) for third 3 metres away. The mile rate 2-00.9.
■ Reagan was to also taste victory in the Georgina & Co Concession Drivers Pace with strong 7Y0 Art Major-Askmenow gelding Forgone Conclusion. - Len Baker
SOUTH-EAST
Extended follow
■ Police have charged a man after an extended follow through Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs in a suspected stolen vehicle last Wednesday morning (July 31).
A Toyota Hilux was reported stolen from outside a property on Botanic Ridge in Cranbourne South.
With assistance from the Air Wing, police followed the vehicle through multiple suburbs to Brighton.
It is alleged the 18-year-old driver then dumped the car before he was arrested on Seymour Grove
The Cranbourne South man has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, reckless conduct endangering life, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, dangerous driving whilst being pursued by police, deal property proceeds of crime, going equipped to steal and other traffic related offences.
He was bailed to appear before Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on December 2.
Operation Trinity, which runs from dusk until dawn across Melbourne is Victoria Police’s most well-resourced frontline policing operation at present.
Additional Dog Squad, Public Order Response and Air Wing police members are rostered each night, on top of existing patrols.
As a result of this intense focus, police have made more than 1400 arrests relating to burglaries and car thefts in the past twelve months.
A further 6600 people have been processed for other offences detected by police working nightshift across the Trinity area of operations.
MELBOURNEWIDE
Building more homes
■ The State Government says that it is pulling every lever at its disposal to build more homes for Victorians, including unlocking surplus government land in established suburbs.
Colin Brooks, Minister for Development Victoria, announced the start of a Small Sites Pilot program at sites across Preston, Coburg, Alphington and Malvern
The pilot program aims to deliver approximately 260 homes across the four sites, with 10 per cent designated as affordable housing, accelerating medium density housing projects where people need it most.
The Government has opened expressions of interest to explore commercial partnerships with developers who have experience in delivering medium-density apartment and townhouse developments.
“The successful developers will determine the type of housing offered at each site, which may include townhouses and low to mid-rise apartments,” said a Government representative.
“The transaction model proposed will provide the successful delivery partner delayed settlement of the land to provide an incentive for successful developers to deliver housing as soon as possible, with payment for the land not due until construction is completed.
“If the pilot is successful, the Government will explore other sites in metropolitan and regional Victoria to help address housing challenges.”
Development Victoria will oversee the EOI process in partnership with the Department of Transport and Planning and will be open until August 27.
The EOI is open until August 27, with the aim to appoint developers and commence construction as soon as possible subject to relevant planning approvals.
“We are pulling every lever at our disposal to build 800,000 homes over the next decade, which includes unlocking surplus government land for more housing close to jobs, transport and public services,” said Mr Brooks.,
“There is nothing more important than a roof over your head and this is about sending a clear signal to the private sector and giving them more certainty.”
FUNDS BOOST FOR 65 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
■ Dozens of local, low-fee Catholic schools are to receive funding from the State Government to upgrade classrooms and build new facilities.
Ben Carroll, Minister for Education, last week visited Holy Eucharist Primary School to announce 67 projects at 65 Catholic schools across Victoria which will share in more than $243 million to expand and modernise existing facilities or build new schools.
Holy Eucharist Primary School in St Albans will receive $1.4 million to refurbish their classrooms, bathrooms and breakout spaces – ensuring local kids are learning in the best possible facilities.
In regional Victoria, St Mary MacKillop College in Swan Hill will receive $6 million to build a new secondary campus while St Patrick’s Primary School in Kilmore will receive $3.6 million to deliver four new classrooms – ensuring parents can send their children to this popular school.
Marymede Catholic College will also receive $6 million to expand their Doreen campus and build eight general learning areas, a learning resource centre, an information technology centre, a careers and pathways centre and a student wellbeing and counselling centre.
These projects are being delivered through the Catholic stream of the State Government’s Building Fund for Non-Government Schools –which helps schools upgrade and expand their facilities, ensuring families have the best learning environments for their children.
Non-government schools are an important part of Victoria’s education system, with more than one-third of Victorian students studying at Catholic or independent schools.
“Thousands of Victorian kids go to a low-fee Catholic school every day – and we’re making sure those kids are learning in the best environments,” Mr Carroll said.
“We’re supporting our lowfee Catholic schools to expand, build new classrooms and open new campuses.”
St Albans MLA Natalie Suleyman said: “Holy Eucharist Primary School is a fantastic and popular local school and this project will mean their teachers have the best facilities to give their students the best education.”
BAMAWM
Car rolls
■ Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash which occurred in Bamawm on Wednesday evening (July 31).
Emergency services were called to Stratton Rd about 6.45pm after reports a car had rolled.
Crews attended and the driver, who was only occupant of the car, was located deceased.
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WHITE HILLS
Driver charged
■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal crash in White Hills on Sunday, July 28.
It is alleged a car veered from the road into a business yard on Powell St about 9.30am.
The passenger, a 19-year-old Long Gully man, died at the scene.
The driver, a 24-year-old Eaglehawk man, was taken to hospital under police guard.
Detectives have since charged the man with dangerous driving causing death.
He was to appear at the Bendigo Magistrates’ Court last Tuesday (July 30).
TRAFALGAR
Death investigated
■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are releasing CCTV as part of their investigation into the death of a man in Trafalgar.
A passerby alerted police after locating a man by the side of Waterloo Rd around 10.30am on Sunday, July 28.
Investigators believe the man was hit by a vehicle on Waterloo Rd, east of Davey Drive, sometime overnight or earlier that morning.
The driver did not stop at the scene.
The man was last seen walking east on Waterloo Rd, approximately 50m east of Middle Rd, about 7.10pm on July 27.
He was wearing a black tracksuit top, a white chequered shirt, black trackpants with two white stripes down the sides, and no shoes.
Statewide
GEELONG
Attempted carjacking
■ Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives charged a man following an alleged police ramming and attempted carjacking in Geelong on Tuesday (July 30).
It is alleged a man rammed a police vehicle on Mackey St in North Geelong about 7.30am, before fleeing the scene in a black Volkswagen Golf.
The police officers were not injured and there was minor damage to the vehicle.
Police located the man in Geelong CBD about 3pm, where he fled on foot.
The man allegedly attempted to get into another vehicle on Gheringhap St, where he was arrested.
The 29-year-old St Albans Park man was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
He has been charged with:
■ Recklessly expose an emergency worker to risk by driving
■ Damage to emergency service vehicle by reckless driving
■ Fail to stop on police direction
■ Burglary
■ Theft
■ Going equipped
■ Possess controlled weapon
■ Possess drug of dependence
■ Negligently deal with proceeds of crime
■ Criminal damage
■ Theft of motor vehicle
■ Make false document
■ Theft from motor vehicle
■ Possess prohibit weapon
The man is due to appear in Geelong Magistrates’ Court on July 31.
MELBOURNE
Shrine trustees
■ The State Government has welcomed the appointment of Sandi Laaksonen-Sherrin and Bruce Mildenhall to the Shrine of Remembrance Board of Trustees, and the reappointment of Colonel Catherine Carrigan.
Colonel Carrigan has been reappointed Deputy Chair after serving with distinction during her first term.
Colonel Carrigan served for more than 40 years in the Australian Army, and her long history of military service is complemented by her experience as a business owner and consultant.
She has a Masters in Defence Studies and Business, a Diploma from the Australian Institute of Company Directors and extensive experience in executive and non-executive director roles across defence, business, government, sporting and community associations.
Sandi Laaksonen-Sherrin has held significant positions including as the inaugural Defence Family Advocate of Australia representing more than 84,000 serving military families and acting as an independent adviser to the Commonwealth Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel and the Chief of the Defence Force
Bruce Mildenhall has broad experience and deep involvement in the veteran sector.
Detectives have released vision of a medium rigid white truck seen driving east on Waterloo Rd in Trafalgar at around 7.10pm on July 27 and believe the driver may be able to assist with their enquiries.
ARARAT
Aggravated burglary
■ Ararat Police have charged a man following an alleged aggravated burglary in Ararat
It is understood a man gained entry to a parish building on Barkley St about 11pm on Wednesday, July 17.
The male allegedly demanded money from a priest and fled the scene with approximately $1000. The priest was not physically injured.
A 55-year-old Heidelberg Heights man has been charged with aggravated burglary, theft and criminal damage and was remanded in custody
He was remanded on July 29 to appear before Horsham Magistrates’ Court at a later date.
YARRAM, EASTWOOD Armed robberies
■ Wellington and East Gippsland Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a man and a woman following alleged armed robberies in Yarram and Eastwood.
A man and woman entered a shopping complex on James St, Yarram, between 3.50am and 4.15am on Friday, July 12.
Police will allege three staff members were physically restrained by the offenders, who then attempted to force entry into an ATM. They were unsuccessful and then allegedly forced open a cash register at a business inside the complex, however there was no money inside. It is understood the offenders ran away empty handed.
The pair are also alleged to have committed an armed robbery at a liquor store on Howitt Avenue, Eastwood, about 7.50pm on July 19.
It is alleged a handgun was produced and the offender stole approximately $330 and cigarettes.
Detectives arrested a 41-year-old man from Bairnsdale and a 46-year-old woman from Bairnsdale after executing a warrants in Bairnsdale, Nicholson and Yarram. The pair have been charged with armed robbery, false imprisonment, firearms possession and other offences. They were remanded to appear at Bairnsdale Magistrates’ Court on August 15.
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PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE VODAFONE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION (INCLUDING 5G) AT: 589-599 HAMPTON STREET, HAMPTON VIC 3188 - RFNSA SITE NO. 3188002
1. The proposed facility consists of the addition of new Optus and Vodafone equipment and associated works as follows (including 5G):
Removal of two (2) existing remote radio unit mounts
Removal of three (3) existing panel antennas
Removal of twelve (12) existing remote radio units
Installation of three (3) panel antennas
Installation of twenty seven (27) remote radio units
Installation of four (4) remote radio unit mounts
Installation of two (2) GPS
Keep provision of future active antenna units and remote radio units for utilisation
The installation and removal of ancillary equipment including but not limited to transceivers, antenna mounts, feeders, cabling, combiners, diplexers, signage, mha and fibre, reconfiguration of existing equipment on the facility and in the existing equipment shelter
2. Optus & Vodafone regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 (“The Determination”) based on the description above.
3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: communityconsultation@ventia.com or Level 1, South Tower, 10 Browning Street, West End QLD 4101 Australia by COB Wednesday, 21 August 2024.
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PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT TOORAK INCLUDING 5G
Optus plans to upgrade the telecommunications facilities at the below mentioned address with the addition of new 5G equipment: Trak Centre, 443-449 Toorak Road, Toorak VIC 3142 (RFNSA: 3142004)
The proposed 5G upgrade will consists of:
•Relocation of three (3) existing 5G antennas (each not more than 0.8m in length) to higher elevation;
•Installation of three (3) new 5G antennas (each not more than 0.8m in length);
•Replacement of one (1) existing panel antennas with one (1) new panel antennas (not more than 2.8m in length);
•Replacement of twelve (12) existing remote radio units (RRUs) with twelve (12) new RRUs;
•Installation, relocation and removal of ancillary equipment including a GPS antenna, antenna mount, feeders, cabling, combiners, and other associated equipment; and
•Works within the existing equipment shelter.
Optus regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 ("The Determination"), the based on the description above. The proposed infrastructure will comply with ACMA EME regulatory arrangements.
In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code 2020, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Vanessa Wan at Service Stream Limited, 0447 240 015, Optus.Submissions@servicestream.com.au or Zenith Tower B, Level 3, 821 Pacific Hwy, Chatswood NSW 2067 by 5pm, Thursday 22 August 2024.
If you would like to know more about the site, further information can be obtained from www.rfnsa.com.au/3142004.
PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT WANTIRNA SOUTH INCLUDING 5G
Optus plans to upgrade the telecommunications facilities at the below mentioned address with the addition of new 5G equipment: Knox City Shopping Centre, Cnr Stud Road and Burwood Highway, Wantirna South VIC 3152 (RFNSA: 3152005)
The proposed 5G upgrade will consists of:
•Relocation of three (3) existing 5G antennas (each not more than 0.8m in length) to higher elevation;
•Installation of three (3) new 5G antennas (each not more than 0.8m in length);
•Replacement of three (3) existing panel antennas with three (3) new panel antennas (each not more than 2.8m in length);
•Replacement of twelve (12) existing remote radio units (RRUs) with twelve (12) new RRUs;
•Installation, relocation and removal of ancillary equipment including a GPS antenna, antenna mount, feeders, cabling, combiners, and other associated equipment; and
•Works within the existing equipment shelter.
Optus regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 ("The Determination"), the based on the description above. The proposed infrastructure will comply with ACMA EME regulatory arrangements.
In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code 2020, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Vanessa Wan at Service Stream Limited, 0447 240 015, Optus.Submissions@servicestream.com.au or Zenith Tower B, Level 3, 821 Pacific Hwy, Chatswood NSW 2067 by 5pm, Thursday 22 August 2024.
If you would like to know more about the site, further information can be obtained from www.rfnsa.com.au/3152005.
PUBLIC NOTICES
Land Acquisition and Compensation Regulations 2021
FORM 7
Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986
NOTICE OF ACQUISITION
COMPULSORY ACQUISITION OF INTEREST IN LAND
Regulation 16
The Manningham City Council (ABN 61 498 471 081) of 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, Victoria, 3108 (Council) declares that by this notice it acquires the following interests in the land described as Lot 9 on Plan of Subdivision 061015 being the whole of the land contained in Certificate of Title Volume 8443 Folio 307:
Interests Acquired: That of Hon Trung Ma and Lanna Ma (registered proprietors) and all other interests.
The acquisition is made pursuant to section 112 of the Local Government Act 2020 for the purpose of public open space (parkland).
A notice of intention to acquire the interest in the land was not required under section 7(1) of the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 because the land has been publicly advertised for sale and the Council believes in good faith that the interest is still available for sale.
