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Yea’s 2-point footy victory ROUND ONE PHO T O FEA TURE: P2 PHOT FEATURE:
Clash of two towns: Kinglake vs Yea ■ Kinglake and Yea football teams will stage their annual ANZAC Dayclash on Monday. AFL premiership player Campbell Brown will don the green-and-gold for the Lakers. There will be pre-game luncheon from 12 Noon-2pm, that will include a two-course meal as well as beer, wine and soft drink, Luncheon guests will hear from Mal Brown and Campbell Brown. Tickets to the luncheon are $60, There will be eight seats to a table. There are limited seats/tables available from Kinglake Football Club's Danny Heal on 0439 170 530 or e-mail danny.heal@ hotmail.com Between 2.15pm -2.30pm, there will be ANZAC observances including the Last Post.
■ HUNDREDS of local residents have signed a petition that is calling for the dismissal of Murrindindi Shire Council.
ANZAC services on Monday
The petition, launched last week, calls for State Government-appointed Administrators to take over the running of the municipality. First signatory on the petition is popular former Mayor, Lyn Gunter, who resigned from the top civic job when her fellow Councillors pushed through massive rate increases after the Black Saturday fires in 2009. Murrindindi Council Chief Executive Officer Margaret Abbey, who has just received a 10 per cent pay rise to take her annual package to $248,000, is under fire from residents. The ratepayers have posted dozens of comments at the www.Change.org website. Hard copy petitions are being collected as well as the online protest. It is proposed that the petition is to be presented to Victorian Ombudsman, Deborah Glass. Ratepayer Heath Coonan said: “In 10 years, our rates have gone from $250 a quarter to over $500 a quarter. “And to see the Shire CEO get another pay rise to put her on a salary close to the Premier of Victoria is a bloody joke.” Daryl Taylor of Kinglake says: “The municipality is too large, too remote and has too small a rate base to be viable in the long term. “It is not the staff or the elected representatives’ fault, it comes down to how Murrindindi was constituted in the first instance. “We would all be better served by dividing it in four and having the citizens in each quarter governed by adjoining existing councils,” Mr Taylor said.
● Lyn Gunter, former Mayor, heads the list of petition signatories Angela Mogan says: “We are paying too high rates with little in return. Lower our rates down and actually start working in the community. “Eapecially compared to other towns in the shire, we feel ripped off, ignored and not cared/ thought for in the slightest.” Holly Ireland says: “They are hopeless and can not get anything actioned. They change the planning at a drop of a hat for their own gain and have left the town planning in a mess. “Stop subdivision which has farming in the middle of housing zones. They are a complete disappointment.” Marc Gaskett of Kinglake West says: “Murrindindi council has done nothing for the Kinglake ranges community and it’s time for a council that does the right thing by our town.” ● More residents’ comments Pages 12 and 13
Man questioned over assault report at Yea
■ A 77-year-old Yea man is assisting Police with their enquiries after an assault report was alleged last week. The incident, alleged to have been upon a senior Murrindindi Shire Council female employee, was reported to Yea Police o n Wednesday (Apr. 13). Leading Sen. Const. Simon Eaton confirmed that an investigation is ongoing.
Senior Police will consider whether the Yea man is to be charged on summons. The assault allegation raises issues for Murrindindi Shire Council and its obligations to provide a safe workplace for employees and customers. The Local Paper understands that the Council will consider whether the man will face an upgraded access ban to the Shire offices and library.
■ DAWN services at Kinglake and Glenburn will start the ANZAC Day observancess at 5.30am on Monday (April 25). ● Full details of services, inside.
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‘Round one, we’ve ticked that box’
- TIGERS COACH GUY MORPHET
Yea in 2-point thriller
● Coach Guy Morphet makes a three-quarter appeal to Yea’s players
● Yea footballers sing the club song after their Round 1 win.
● Yea’s Robbie Wilson and James Ivill thwart a Brookers advance.
● Yea’s James Marasco fights off Gembrook’s giant C. Clarke
● Daniel O’Dwyer, 16, proved his worth in the Yea Seniors’ side
● The victorious Tigers footballers make their way back to the clubrooms
● Winners are grinners: Yea’s Tom O’Dwyer with Matthew Finch
● Glen ‘Horace’ McMaster, David Aldous, Dick O’Bree (Euora legend) and Don McLeish
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Missing person found
Fifth birthday party at Pheasant Creek
■ Yea Police were involved in the discovery of a 37-yearold man “in the middle of nowhere” at the remote Tehan’s Track, near Mount Disappointment last week. Reported as a missing person on the previous day, the Abbotsford man, was found by a 4WD driver, suffering from exposure. The man was taken to the Northern Hospital.
● Hayley Pike and Kelly Pike at Pheasant Creek Stockfeeds
■ Customers joined with Pheasant Creek Stockfeed staff Hayley Pike, Kelly Pike (pictured) and Oliver Milanovic for the fifth birthday celebrations of Pheasant Creek Stockfeed on Saturday (Apr. 16). Business kept at a busy pace for local customers purchasing their produce supplies.
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■ Yea Police were involved in the closure of the Maroondah Hwy at Yarck on Thursday after a fatal car accident at Kanumbra. Traffic was diverted via the Gobur Road.
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● Ann Wall ■ The funeral service for Mrs Ann Pengelley Wall (nee Wadsworth) is scheduled to be held at 1pm Friday (Apr. 22) at St Luke’s Anglican Church, Yea. A press tribute published in the Herald Sun listed Ann, a renowned senior nurse in Yea, as “Wife of Bill. Mother of Ken, Lisa, Andrew, Jenny, Mathew.” The newspaper notice said: “The Toughest Lady I ever knew and the gentlest.” Mrs Wall was born on June 13, 1933. She was 82.
■ Monday (April 25) will see many ANZAC observances in the area. Dawn services are being held at Kinglake and Glenburn, with 5.30am assemblies for both. The Kinglake service will take place at St Peter’s Memorial Church. A gunfire breakfast follows. (An additional 10am service will be held at the Kinglake Community Centre at Extons Rd.) The old Glenburn Primary School is the venue for that area’s service. At Strath Creek there is an 8.45am assembly prior to the 9am service. The traditional 10am service will take place at the Yea and District Memorial Hospital prior to the 10.45am assembly for the 11am march from the Yea RSL to to the Cenotaph. There will be a 10.45am assembly prior to the 11am observance at the Flowerdale Hall.
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● Flashback: Gunfire salute on ANZAC Day 2009 in Yea and 11am), Eildon They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; (11am), Marysville (11am) and ThornAge shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. ton (6am). At the going down of the sun and in the morning Murrindindi Mayor Cr Margaret We will remember them. Rae plans to be at three The Whittlesea rial in Walnut St, and 5am, with the service services. ANZAC Day cer- the Soldier’s Memo- commencing at 6am. A number of resiemony will com- rial in Laurel St. A gunfire breakfast dents intend to make mence with assembly A service will fol- follows, with a gold their annual pilgrimat the Whittlesea low at the Whittlesea coin donation re- age to the Shrine in St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, Bowls Club at 2pm. Bowls Club, with re- quested. The march will freshments afterElsewhere in the for the dawn service commence at 2.30pm. wards. Murrindindi Shire and march. A 2pm observance A wreath laying will At Epping RSL, there will be ANZAC be conducted at the assembly takes place observances at Yarck will be held at the YeaArch Memorial and from 4.45am. There (10.30am); Alex- Kinglake football World War II Memo- will be a prelude from andra (dawn service match at Kinglake.
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Weekend break-ins JEWELLERY THEFT ■ Detectives from the Whittlesea Crime Investigation Units are investigating a series of offences over the weekend. At about 2am Friday there was an attempted burglary on a shopping centre in South Morang where it is believed three males gained entry but were disturbed by security and fled. A short time later, just after 3am, a jewellery store in a shopping centre on Cooper St, Epping, was broken into and a large amount of jewellery was stolen. Three males are believed to have smashed the glass to gain entry to the store and placed the jewellery into a pillow case before leaving. At both locations the vehicle the alleged offenders left in was a silver VW Golf.
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Police act on fight
■ Court action is expected to follow for several Yea local people after a fight on Friday at the Grand Central Caledonian Hotel.
Grass fires in district
■ Grass fires were reported at Molesworth and Highlands on Saturday. Yea CFA attended the Molesworth fire, and the town siren was sounded for the Highlands incident.
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Player dies after brawl ■ Northern Football League player Patrick Cronin, 19, died on Monday morningafter being king hit in a fracas outside the Windy Mile venue in Diamond Creek at 11pm on Saturday. The Lower Plenty player had been placed on life support. He returned to a house in Happy Valley Rise, Diamond Creek, after pub fight. Paramedics were called shortly after. Sources say that up to 30 people took part in the brawl with numerous broken bottles smashed on the gravel nearby. Police are examining CCTV footage. The Homicide Squad was continuing their investigation on Sunday as the family prepared for the worst at Patrick's bedside at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. His death was confirmed by Police on Monday morning.
● Patrick Cronin
Death of media man
● TV and radio personality Bruce Mansfield died on Sunday at age 71, after battling prostate cancer. Bruce was active in the Yea area in the 1990s, filming a number of episodes for his nightly Mansfield’s Melbourne television programs, produced by Local Paper publisher Ash Long. Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady co-hosted the Nightline and Remember When shows heard on 3AW and 3NE.
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● Rodney Ridd ■ The Yea Show will live on, and this year will see the event held on Saturday, November 26. Twelve people attended a meeting last week at the Y Water Discovery Centre to bring the YeaAgricultural, Pastoral and Horticultural Association to life for its 101st Show. Rodney Ridd has volunteered as Secretary. Matt Noonan of Limestone will be President. Greg Garlick is Senior Vice-President, Cr John Kennedy is Assistant Secretary, Peter Roberts is Treasurer, and Elaine White will be Liaison Officer. A meeting of Head Stewards will be held in the coming month to determine a Show Schedule.
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■ Edward Vanderende at Glenburn, proprietor of Eddy’s Towing and Transport, writes: “I just love this paper. It asks hard questions and I see your advertising is increasing which is good for local business.”
■ The Local Paper loves receiving unsolicited praise. Ferntree Gully traveller Lynn Brewster(lynnbrewster@hotmail.com) was in touch by email on Friday: “I picked up a copy of The Local Paper at Yea while holidaying at Molesworth at Easter, and would like to say how informative it was and how much I enjoyed reading it. Well done.”
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Enjoying an ‘ASH’ ● Council’s service centre at Yea ■ Murrindindi Council’s ‘Customer Service Centres’ at Yea and Kinglake, the Alexandra Library, and the Council’s mobile library will be closed today (Wed., April 20). The centres will be closed to enable all staff at those locations “to participate in planning associated with the delivery of library and customer services,” said a Council spokesman. Council’s head office at Alexandra will operate as normal. Services at Yea and Kinglake will resume tomorrow (Thurs.).
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Retreat at K’lake
Winners Ne w ■ Nearby, a family Craigieburn has book out from discovered that their
■ Did you receive your new local phone book? The latest 2016-17 White and Yellow Pages directory was in our letter box.
● An A.H. Smith soda syphon offered at a past lives will be com- Roycroft auction pletely turned around ■ Long Shots thorthanks to their Divi- oughly enjoyed a chat sion One winning this week with cousins Tattslotto ticket which Dawn Guttridge and won a prize worth Sandra Flynn about $585,827.68. the history of the A.H. Smith cordial and soft drink factory in Yea. The company produced the familiar ASH soft drinks. I n t e r e s t i n g l y, Sandra says her mother was very strict and only allowed soft drinks on special occasions such as Christmas. For the rest of the year, Sandra had to drink milk. ■ Fast Fact: The Smiths were associated with Sloan’s punt across the Goulburn at Molesworth, and it is believed had an association with one of the early day hotels there.
Wine tour couple investigate Yea’s local destinations
Back on the rink
Local Phone Numbers FIRE BRIGADES (fire only) ............ 000 Local Brigades ............................... 000 POLICE (emergencies only) ............ 000 Kinglake ............................... 5786 1333 Seymour ............................... 5735 0200 Whittlesea ............................ 9716 2102 Yea ....................................... 5 7 9 7 26 30 263 57 AMBULANCE .................................... 000 Alexandra Hospital ............. 5772 0900 Northern Hospital, Epping .. 8405 8000 Seymour Hospital ................ 5793 6100 Yea Hospital ........................... 5 736 0400 57 ST ATE EMERGENC Y SER VICE ......... 000 EMERGENCY SERVICE ■ Lifeline ........................................ 13 11 14 Nursing Mothers Helpline .... 9885 0653 Poisons Info. (24 Hours) .......... 13 11 26 RACV Roadside Assistance ........ 13 1111 RSPCA ................................... 9224 2222
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● You never know who that mystery shopper might be. Sheena Smith of Yea Winery, Brewery and Cidery, was meeting with The Local Paper on Thursday when a polite couple wanted to check out the Station St outlet. It turned out to be Richard and Bernadette Hayes, who are establishing A Day On The Vine, which will bring wine-loving tourists regularly through (and to) Yea.
■ Great to see Yea resident, Graeme Clements, 77, back on deck after a gall bladder operation on Easter Sunday. Graeme took ill on Good Friday, and was transferred to Box Hill by ambulance. He returned home a fortnight ago, and his recovery period - before he is allowed to deliver a bowl at Hurstbridge is six weeks.
■ Melissa Cleeman of Busybird Publishing at Montmorency tells us that a weekend writing workshop retreat will be held at ‘Karma’, Kinglake, from May 20-22. More details are available on 9435 6365. admin@busybird.com.au
Nat makes contact ■ There must be a Federal Election around the corner. Martin Corboy, Nationals candidate for Indi, made contact with The Local Paper this week. He believes that telecommunications ranks as one of the most pressing issues ● Martin Corboy with local voters. Corboy will be contesting the seat against Sophie Mirabella (Liberals) and sitting member Cathy McGowan (Independent). ■ Corboy confessed that it was former Benalla MLA, Bill Sykes, that impressed upon him the need to contact The Local Paper.
Howard in chair
■ Howard Gateley was installed as Worshipful Master of Healesville Lodge, part of the Freemasons Victoria fraternity.
Pollards in Japan
■ One of Yea couple Gary and Carol Pollard’s social media messages to back home from Japan last week was: “We are fine. No sign of the earthquake here in Hiroshima. We will let you know if we find out anything that affects us.” Hours later, Gary sent another message: "Off to Hiroshima via Kyoto. Express train then change to bullet train at Kyoto.”
Short Shots
■ Dave Palmer of Rural Tanks, Seymour, told us there was a walk supporting breast cancer - Sisters for Sisters - on their Seymour-Yea leg last Wednesday. The fundraising walk is from Corowa to Ferntree Gully, raising money for Breast Cancer Network Australia) . The girls were on the sixth day of their incredible effort.
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Yea pupils at H’ville AD LIB
■ Kinglake Primary School Principal Deb Keating spent holiday time between terms at Halls Gap, with several days watching the athletics competition at the Stawell Gift races. Ms Keating says that this term, which stretches over 11 weeks, sees activities including interschool sports for senior kids, NAPLAN for grades three and five, excursions and incursions, ANZAC Day and Mothers Day. Collingwood Football Club players were due to visit the school on Monday this week (Apr. 18).
Mothers Day soon
● Whittlesea Bowls Club ■ The Local Paper welcomes Whittlesea Bowls Club to its advertising columns. General Manager Bernie Walker is promoting a special Mothers Day menu at the Club, where the bistro is open seven days a week from 12 Noon to 8.30pm, and breakfast is now being served on Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to 11am. ■ Grant and Cindy Oppy are promoting a sale, ahead of Mothers Day, at their Country Woman store in Station St, Yea.
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■ The Local Paper has increased its print run from this week by 10 per cent. Some outlets have ordered more copies to satisfy customer demand. Plus we have some new distributors. You can pick-up your free copy each week from these extra distribution ‘depots’: ■ Lilydale Newsagency, 237 Main St, Lilydale. ■ Strath Creek Post Office. 2 Glover St, Strath Creek. ■ Whittlesea Bowls Club. 101 Church St, Whittlesea.
More Local voices
■ The Local Paper Associate Editors Lisa Hodgson and Peter Mac have been extremely busy looking after additional orders from advertisers. They are looking for another team member to join them as a professional ad-viser. We take pride in being the local media’s No 1 team. An ad appears in this week’s Classifieds pages.
14 new advertisers
■ The Local Paper welcomes 14 new Trades and Services Directory advertisers who join us next week. ■ A & S Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Aaron Sundblom) ■ Aurrum Healesville - Residential Aged Care (Peter Cullen) ■ Branko and Sue Window Cleaning (Branko Bektas) ■ Buxton Nursery (Larnie and Craig Arnell) ■ Eastern Star Gas Heating (Paul Tewksbury) ■ Greg Clements Plumbing (Greg Clements) ■ In The Hills Bookkeeping Services (Lynette Garlick) ■ Jessica’s Sheer Beauty (Jess Styles) ■ McMaster Fencing Contractor (Glen ‘Horace’ McMaster) ■ Murray’s Water Boring (Gary Murray) ■ Murrindindi Computers (Andrew Baxter) ■ R & R Painting Service (Rob Nuttman) ■ RJT Excavations (Ross Treharne) ■ TCD Plumbing (Tim Dafonte) Our Directory colour ads cost from just $5 a week. Join us. Phone 1800 231 311.
■ Jo-Ann Patrick is Acting Principal at St Mary’s Primary School, Whittlesea, in Term 2, whilst Principal Phillip Smith is on leave for five weeks, returning on Monday, May 16. Winter uniform starts at St Mary’s on Tuesday (April 26). An information night was held last evebing (Tues., April 19), followed by school tours to be conducted on Wednesday next week (April 27).
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● With parrots, from left, are Charlie Heyen, Connor Sier, Bella Hargreaves ■ Children from Sacred Heart, Yea, were ‘A group of children from Sacred Heart will invited to join a numbe returning to Healesville later in the ber of other schools year to present their projects at a Kids from Melbourne to celebrate National Teaching Kids event.’ Eucalypt Day at - Victoria Wissell, Principal Healesville Sanctuary on March 23. Sacred Heart Primary School The day was part of a science partnership grant between Healesville Sanctuary and five schools from Melbourne. The day included indigenous storytellers and an opportunity to see the koalas up close in their new exhibit opened the same week. The children explored the sanctuary, looking for specific species of trees and animals. The children have returned to school this term and commenced investigating native habitats, birds and animals and the positive and negative impact humans have on animal survival. ● Freya Foster, Annie Dignam The children will be visiting the Y Water Discovery Centre and the Yea Wetlands as part of their investigations. Principal Vicky Wissell commented on the value of the day saying: “Looking after and valuing our local environment is an important part of our school curriculum. “The Y Water Discovery Centre offers our students a wealth of engaging resources and activities which we will be using throughout the term. “The children love exploring the local wetlands, participating in native wild life hunts, ponding for mini beasts and identifying ● From left: Annie Dignam, Freya Foster, Bella Hargreaves, Charlie Heyen, Connor Sier, Lauren Baker
■ Whittlesea Secondary College scheduled its athletics carnival on Tuesday last week (April 12) at Meadowglen Stadium in Epping. Year 7 students have immunisations today (Wed.), and the Year 7 numeracy information will be held tomorrow (Thu.) at 6.30pm. The College's Acoustic Concert will be staged at 7pm on Wednesday next week (April 27). Open Day tours are being scheduled for Saturday, May 7, at 9.30am, 10am, 10.30am, 11am and 11.30am, says Principal Terry Twomey.
Writer returns
● Ander Louis, writer ■ Middle Kinglake Primary School has been pleased to welcome Ander Louis to again help students in Grades 4-5-6 publish their own book. Last year’s edition was reported to be a best-seller.
Incursion at Dixons Creek P.S. ■ A Yarra Valley Water incursion was held at Dixons Creek Primary School on Friday (April 17). A School Council was scheduled from Monday this week (Apr. 17), and a Melbourne Museum trip was planned for yesterday (Tues., Apr. 18). Pre-service teachers have been welcomed from Monash and Deakin Universities.
Drum incursion
■ There were plans for a visit by Christmas Hills Primary School students yesterday (Tues., Apr. 19) to Doreen Primary School for an African dumming incursion.
Yarra Glen Aths
■ Yarra Glen Primary School’s Athletics Day for Grade 3-6 students was planned to be staged yesterday (Tues., April 19) at Morrisons Reserve. Principal Sue Di Giacomo advises in the School Newsletter that a cross country event will be the next event at the school.
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Around The Traps ■ Flowerdale Men’s Shed has spawned a Kidzshed, which has now been ratified by the Men’s Shed Association ofAustralia. ■ All the angst of the Bushfire memorials is about to be re-opened by the Shire of Murrindindi with its ‘back-to-the-drawingboards’ approach. ■ The Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute held its Commemorative Garden opening dedication on Sunday afternoon (Apr. 17). ■ Yan Yean Tennis Club held its Open Day on Sunday (April 17).
Mayor ’s Column ■ April is a month for contemplation, I think. Whether or not Easter falls in April - and who knows where it will be in future years if the powers that be decide to fix things in time and space - there is one day when Australia stands still and contemplates. I am thinking, of course, of ANZAC Day. Growing up as I did in a country where ANZAC Day was to most of us unheard of and unknown, when I arrived in Melbourne and watched my first ANZAC Day parade, it was with very mixed feelings. The sight and sound of the parade was very different from today and I found it very hard to relate to. My own father had served in Europe and the Middle East in World War II and, like many, did not want to talk about his experiences nor participate in any remembrances. He felt very strongly that there was very little understanding of the suffering and cruelty of war and so he experienced public remembrances as a form of glorification of war. Thankfully today we know and understand differently. As many of our returned servicemen felt accepted and acknowledged they, in return, felt permission to share their experiences good and bad. Families who had lost members and wanted to know more about what happened opened up the conversations. And, above all, the birth of the internet, the growth of the data held on it and the generous and tireless work of those who have converted records to digital format so they can be shared, has meant that we know so much more about the trauma and experience of war. Today, as I go from service to service on ANZAC Day I see the clear evidence of the benefit of comradeship, of sharing and remembering together. The respect demonstrated across the generations in the dark of the early dawn and in the bright morning light binds us in a very special way. Here, in Australia, the unique experiences of war are an integral part of history and of every child's education. Those of us who have had the great fortune not to have been involved in active conflict have had a very much easier life and I, for one, am very appreciative of that. The numbers of returned servicemen in our communities are diminishing - and whilst new ones will always be added to their ranks, we trust that this will continue to grow less each year. Our ageing population will, however, continue to grow apace and while their life experiences may well be very different they will have contributed to society in many positive ways. Let us hope that the learnings and understanding we have gained over more recent years are maintained and upheld and that we celebrate all contributions, whatever they might be. This year there will be 14 ANZAC Day services across our Shire. Please look for the notices in the papers and on Council's website to find one close to you. I will be attending three of them and I look forward to seeing some of you there. - Cr Margaret Rae, Mayor Shire of Murrindindi ● Space for the Mayor’s Column and Councillor’s Comment is provided without charge each week by The Local Paper. No Councillor’s Comment column was submitted for publication for this issue.
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Honour for Karen ■ Molesworth woman Karen Williamson was a finalist in last week’s Rural Woman of the Year event held at Parliament House. Her husband Andrew accompanied her to the function which was also attended by Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish.
People Pars
■ Christine Massingham, formerly of Yea and Flowerdale, has been in hospital.
30 years
■ The Town Crier magazine, published by the Whittlesea Courthouse Visitor Information Centre, will celebrate its 30th anniversary later this year. A function will be held at the Whittlesea Masonic Centre, with displays, on Sunday, October 16. The Local Paper recalls the early days of the magazine with artwork prepared by Marg Towt, and editorial material led by Cheryl Kerr.
At Yarck
■ The Yarck Gymkhana is planned for May 28.
Youth worker?
■ Wendy Stewart, of Racecourse Rd, Yea, asks if Murrindindi Shire Council has a youth worker, other than the part-timer involved in the Freeza events. She wonders whether too much reliance is put on the Berry Street organisation to help youth through the municpality.
Birthday
■ Invitations are being dispatched to former Yea Rotarians for the 30th anniversary function to be held at the Yea Shire Hall on Thursday, May 12. The Club is led this year by President Jeannie Handsaker.
Returns
■ Whittlesea Bowls Club has donated $88,000 back into community needs, with $10,000 annually towards the community bus, says manager
● Andrew and Karen Williamson of Molesworth were pictured with Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish at the Rural Woman of the Year award presentation held last week at Parliament House.
Rotarian in US
Garage sale
■ “The most amazing garage sale ever” will be held at 24 Melbourne Rd, Yea, from 9am this Saturday (April 23), advises Helen Hildebrand. Bric-a-brac and furniture will be amongst the items offered. ● It is not all hard work for Yea Rotarian David Anderson (pictured at right) while he attends a Legislation Conference in Chicago. At the weekend, he was pictured with John Matthews and Roz Cooper at ‘Andy’s Jazz Club’.
They Say . . . That a work group went from Yea to ★ Thornton. And that another work group went from Alexandra to Strath Creek. That City of Whittlesea Chief Execu★ tive Officer David Turnbull this month declared an indirect interest in a tender for the muncipality’s insurance broker and Insurance portfolio. It didn’t matter ... within a week he had been replaced in the job by new CEO Michael Wootton.
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Steve O’Brien, City of Whittlesea's Di rector Planning and Major Projects, also declared an indirect interest by close association in the insurance tender, notifying that a relative works for one of the tenderers under consideration.
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That the Liberals’ internal polling for Indi candidate Sophie Mirabella is showing that she has a deep public relations challenge.
At K’lake
■ ‘The World and Work and Me’will be one of the sessions held at Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House, 6 McMahons Rd, Kinglake. The five-week session starts on Tuesday (Apr. 26), from 6pm9pm. Mor details are available from Denise, 5786 1301.
Working bee
■ Yea Community Garden is holding a working bee from 10am-12 Noon on Sunday (April 24).
Fatal accident
Bag limit reduced
■ Last week’s accident at Kanumbra saw the death of the female driver (the sole occupant) of a car, believed to be travelling south. Police are appealing for witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers, phone 1800 333 000.
■ The daily bag limit for recreational anglers taking golden perch from Victoria’s lakes will reduce from 10 to five from today (Wed., Apr. 20). the change was in response to calls from anglers and feedback from Fisheries Officers across northern Victoria last spring.
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Scholarship time ■ Applications are open for the largest pool ever of potential NuffieldAustralia Farming Scholarships, with up to 30 opportunities available in 2017.
Local Places ‘Hooray for Yea’
● Macquarie Perch numbers are up in the Yea River. Photo: Arthur Rylah Institute ■ A big increase in the numbers of endangered Macquarie Perch in the Yea River proved community efforts to improve the river¡¦s health were paying off, Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority Riparian and River Channel Manager Jim Castles said. ■ A survey by researchers from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Arthur Rylah Institute found numbers of Macquarie Perch had almost quadrupled since the last survey in 2014, Mr Castles said. ■ This year, researchers collected 95 fish from across eight sites, with more than half (47) of those fish Macquarie Perch. Only 12 Macquarie Perch were collected during the 2014 survey, and just three in the 2013 survey, from the same sites. Macquarie Perch collected during this year’s survey ranged in size from 110-401 mm, with most fish between 100-140 mm. ■ The good numbers of juvenile fish is a great sign of a healthy and growing Macquarie Perch population, and follows a similar pattern of increasing populations found in the King Parrot, Sevens and Hughes Creeks, Mr Castles said. Macquarie Perch more than 200mm long were tagged and a small sample of fin tissue was also collected for genetic investigations. Other native species collected during the survey included river blackfish, two-spined blackfish and platypus, common turtles, freshwater crayfish and yabbies (all released after the survey). Some 27 carp were also recorded. Thanks in large part to the efforts of the local community involved in activities such as revegetation, restricting stock access and weed control through the Hooray for Yea Project, the river’s health has continued to improve, Mr Castles said. In the past four years, the community has: ■ completed 5km of fencing ■ planted 3820 seedlings ■ controlled 22ha of weeds ■ protected 14ha of riparian (river bank) zone. A healthy river and improved habitat is vital for providing food and shelter for threatened species such as Macquarie Perch, as well as for other native fauna. Anglers are reminded that taking Macquarie Perch from the Yea River is prohibited. If an angler catches a tagged fish, they are urged to report it via the reporting number listed on the tag before carefully releasing it. The Hooray for the Yea Project is funded by the Victorian Government. For more information visit www.gbcma.vic.gov.au - Fiona Lloyd, Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority
Local Briefs Opening of court
■ The new multi-purpose netball and tennis court at theYea Recreation Reserve is to be officially opened tomorrow (Thurs.) at 4pm. Murrindindi Council has invited members of the Yea and surrounding communities to celebrate the occasion. Light refreshments will be provided.
Meeting at Lilydale ■ The next ordinary meeting of Yarra Ranges Council is scheduled to be held at 7pm on Tuesday (Apr. 26) at Lilydale.
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‘Council off the hook’ Letter to the Editor
● The City of Whittlesea wants to hear more from the community on its thoughts about the Plenty Valley Town Centre. ■ Expansion of Westfield Plenty Valley Shopping Centre is one of the subjects in the draft plan for the Plenty Valley Town Centre being discussed by the City of Whittlesea. The draft plans incorporate more outdoor dining options and entertainment spaces, including a cinema and more restaurants. The City of Whittlesea is calling for more discussion before April 29. The Council wants to talk about other issues including: ■ extension of Findon Rd to ease traffic congestion and improve accessibility in and around the Town Centre ■ more cycling and walking tracks including the construction of the Yan Yean pipetrack ■ identification of landscaped parks and public squares to support civic, shopping, entertainment and leisure activities ■ introduction of different types of housing such as townhouses and apartments, and ■ supporting the local economy to produce more jobs. The Council is also joining local community groups in advocating to the State Government for the extension of tram route 86 into South Morang/
Family violence
■ The City of Whittlesea will use the Royal Commission into Family Violence findings to further shape its work in reducing violence in the community. The City of Whittlesea submitted to the Royal Commission last year providing a list of recommendations based on its own research. Mayor Cr Stevan Kozmevski said the City of Whittlesea adopted the Safe in our Home, Safe in our communities family violence strategy in 2014 to help reduce the level of family violence in the local community. In the City of Whittlesea, the rate of family violence incidents reported to Victoria Police in 2014-15 was 1392.3 per 100,000 population, compared to 1720 for the Northern Metropolitan Region and 1191.5 per 100,000 for Victoria. Children were present in incidents at a rate of 550.9 per 100,000 compared to 406.0 for the NMR and 410.6 for Victoria. "Council commends the Royal Commission and looks forward to working with the Victoria Government and our agency partners to ensure Whittlesea residents benefit from an improved service system," he said.
‘Save platypus’
■ Students along with artist Richard Keville from Textura Arts have created a vibrant platypus mural under the Bridge St bridge near the Eltham Skate Park to raise awareness about litter that threatens platypuses and other animals living in the Diamond Creek. The artwork is part of Nillumbik Council’s ‘Ramp up litter prevention’ project, which aims to reduce the amount of litter in local waterways through student art, improved bins at the skate park, education sessions in local schools, greater engagement with users of the area and monitoring.
Survey time
■ Nillumbik Council, based at Eltham and Greensborough, says the community’s satisfaction with Council’s overall performance is rated at 6.69 out of 10, “a decrease of three per cent on the 6.9 result in 2015”. At Murrindindi, the residents’ satisfaction has dropped below 50 per cent, and CEO Margaret Abbey is said to be refusing to release staff survey results to Councillors.
Sir, Re: Road conditions in Smith St and Saleyards St, Yea. We live on the corner of Smith and Saleyards Sts in Yea, on one of the few unmade roads within the township. Over the 15 or so years we have owned our property there have been constant problems with dust and erosion and we have contacted the Council many times to see if anything could be done to remedy the situation. After our latest letter and a subsequent inspection by theCouncil, they have proposed that a Special Charge Scheme be instituted to surface the road and complete the kerbing and guttering, with affected residents to make a contribution. This sounded like a reasonable idea until we and our neighbours received a communication from Council outlining the scheme and estimating the cost to be recovered from us! In our case nearly $12,000 due after the completion of the works, or by the unattractive option of paying over four years with interest. This is surely too large an impost on ordinary residents who own modest properties. We fear that the result will be lack of support by homeowners and the Council then being let off the hook. This would leave the road in its current parlous condition. Our property is on a quite busy corner site, and the intrusive dust in the summer months is unpleasant to say the least. For anyone with a respiratory condition it is a health hazard. Furthermore, it is almost impossible for older and disabled people to negotiate the road and what passes for footpaths. We pay the same rates as other residents of Yea with better facilities. There is considerable development going on in our end of town with new properties in Saleyards St and new housing on large adjacent blocks. However if the road conditions are allowed to remain in such a disgraceful state we will always feel like the poor relations of the township. Surely there is a better solution. - Jill and Tony Dwyer, 19 Saleyards St, Yea
Costs shock for residents
Local News Challenge Bowl
■ Yea Golf Club will hold its Ladies Challenge Bowl on Thursday, May 12, from 9am for a 9.30am start. Events include a Challenge Bowl with three players per team, individual events for AGrade, B-Grade and C-Grade, nearest the pin and a teams event. Entries are being accepted by Vicky Butler of Killingworth, until May 10.
Special meeting
● Some Yea residents are receiving letters from Murrindindi Shire indicating that property owners may have to each pay between $10,000 and $16,000 for kerb and channel works in the Saleyards St and Smith St areas. ■ In a letter ironically dated April A minimum of 60 per cent sup1, Murrindindi Shire Council has port of residents is needed before advised some Yea residents that the Council will proceed with the they might have to contribute works. more than $10,000 each to a kerb According to a map sent to the and channel works program in the residents, the sche,e would affect Saleyards St-Smith St areas. property owners in some areas John Canny, Manager Infra- of South St, East St, Hill St, structure Assets, wrote the letter Meara St, Saleyards St and to the affected residents, asking Smith St. for replies to a questionnaire If it decides to proceed, the within 30 days. Council will have to give 28 days’ “The reason for this work is in an advertisement in a too (sic) address the dust and ero- notice newspaper sion issues,” Mr Canny’s letter chooses. that the Council says. residents will have If the works proceed, the 28 Affected days to object. Council will need to implement a “Council cannot proceed to special charge scheme. make the proposed declaration if Residents would have the option of paying a lump sum, or in objections are received from the instalments plus interest over “no majority of affected property owners,” Mr Canny wrote. less than four years”.
■ Murrindindi Shire Council held a special meeting last week (Wed., April 13) but it was closed to the public. In attendance were all Councillors (Margaret Rae, Andrew Derwent, Christine Challen, John Kennedy, John Walsh, Eric Lording and Chris Healy). Four executives were also there: Margaret Abbey, Chief Executive Officer; Elaine Wyatt, General Manager Infrastructure and Development; Andrew Bond, Manager Business Services; and Graeme Taylor, Corporate Projects Officer. For 14 minutes, from 6.01pm to 6.15pm, the Council discussed a confidential item the sale of property at Marysville. Cr John Walsh and Cr Christine Challen moved “that the meeting be closed to the public pursyant to section 89 (2) (h) of the Local Government Act 1989 due to matters which the Council on special committee considers would prejudice the Council or any person.”
Spring St protest
● From left: Dr Sharman Stone, Federal MHR for Murray; Wendy Lovell, State MLC for Northern Victoria; and Jan Beer of Yea, on the steps of State Parliament on Thursday. ■ Yea woman Jan Beer was on the steps of Parliament House, Melbourne, on Thursday for thye Murray-Darling Basin protest. State MLA for Eildon, Cindy McLeish, said: “It was heartening to see local landowners and farmers let their voices be heard on the steps of Parliament. “Water is critical to the survival of our region and I am proud to take a stand with local residents on this important issue.”
● Jan Beer addresses the protest rally in Spring St, Melbourne. ● A map showing some of the affected in the kerb and channel works program proposed by Murrindindi Shire Council.
More delays at Strath Creek ■ Hopes that there might be a fast solution to the Strath Creek Post Office being re-opened after the electrician doing work on the ‘pod’ told local people that paperwork had to be filed with authorities.
Wendy and Allan Brew, of the Strath Creek Brewery, are set to open the Australia Post buillding 25 hours a week, but first need the official go-ahead. Local families are currently travelling to Broadford to collect their mail.
Yea RSL meeting
■ Members of Yea-Kinglake RSL SubBranch will meet for their next committee meeting will be held on Friday (April 22) at RSL Clubrooms, Snodgrass St, Yea, from 12.30pm. This is earlier than normal in the month due to the ANZAC Day observance on Monday. Friday’s meeting will be followed by a low cost barbecue lunch, and refreshment. Please confirm attendance. More details are available from Ken Howson, Secretary, phone 5797 3305 and 0439 973 305.
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Cordial and friendly: Yea’s soft drink factory ■ Dawn Guttridge (nee Smith) and Sandra Cocks (nee Smith) are cousins. They are justifiably proud of their family links to the A.H. Smith soft drink factory, once Yea’s biggest private employer. The A.H. Smith brand, best known by its ASH logo, started in Yea in the 1930s. Arthur Horden Smith had operated a billiard room in Yea. Local historian Alan Thorley says: “Smith owned the Billiard Hall from the 1920s up until the mid 1940s. “The Billiard Hall was around in High St near the Shire Hall and Carter's before moving around to The Crescent between the garage and the Thorley grocer shop.” Arthur Smith had five sons, with three - Mick, Mahon and Gordon working locally. There was also Rex and Reg. Arthur Smith started making cordials and soft drinks including Lemonade, Lime Coola, Passiona, Portello, Creamy Soda, Raspberry, Pineapple Show, and the famous ‘Bulla Champagne’. Dawn Guttridge is daughter of Rex Keith and Jean Smith, who operated the Amble Inn Cafe from about 1950-1954. Sandra Cocks is daughter of May and Mahon Smith. Mahon’s full name was Edward McMahon Smith. Manufacturing had started in the house at The Crescent now known as ‘Mona’s’ (Mona Clark). It was originally the ‘Smith House’. Gordon went on to become a trader at Mansfield, with his fruit and vegetables shop also handling confectionery, and ice cream which was manufactured “out the back”. Arthur Smith died in 1939, and the running of the factory fell mainly into the hands of Mick and Mahon. Business boomed, and in about 1952, the factory was moved to North St, on the site where the Murrindindi Shire works depot now stands. Mahon and Mick shared management roles, and Rex handled ‘on-theroad’ orders. Mick died at the age of 55. Dawn and Sandra remember the factory with its bottle washing ma-
● Everyone enjoyed an ASH soft drink bottle: empties attracted a threepenny refund.
● The A.H. Snith soft drink factory at the intersection of High St and The Crescent, Yea (today’s Kebabs site) of the most effectively run in Victoria, Cr Smith said. Gordon Smith became President of the Mansfield Football Club, and was elected to be Central Riding representative on that area’s Council, serving as Shire President in 1958 and 1959. An obituary noted Gordon’s association with the Mansfield Progress Association and Mansfield Chamber of Commerce. His funeral cortege, from St John’s Church of England, Mansfield, was a large one. ‘Mick’ (Arthur Harris) Smith was described as an “organiser”, and had been active in the allotment of 65,000 shares in the drinks business to the people of Yea. ‘Mick’ had three sons: Dennis (current day President of the Yea ● Mahon Smith, pictured in Race Club), Joe and Edward. a Sun News-Pictorial report He also had active sporting interabout the Sun Tour. ests. Red Cross President Jean WarThe Smith family had been en- nock welcomed Cr Smith and Mrs thusiastic participants when the Smith, at their first role as Olympic flag was received in the Yea Yea’s ‘first family’ inofficial 1956. Council chambers by the Red Cross The passing of Mrs Lillian May Society in 1956. Smith, at age 75, was noted with deep regret in the local press. She was the last surviving member of the Jones family of Brankeet, near Merton. She had come to Yea in 1919. Mrs Smith had been active in the Country Women’s Association at Yea, the St Luke’s Church of England Ladies’ Guild and the Yea Music Group. Like many in the Smith clan, she took an active interest in sports including bowls and golf. She built a “neat” home in Pelissier St, Yea, and spent much of her time in the attractive garden. The Smith family and the soft drink factory are integral to Yea’s story. A.H. Smith Ltd established a factory at Wangaratta, and won multiple awards for its association with Coca Cola. The Smith family enterprise, more than a half-century later, still holds a fond place in the hearts of Yea local families.
● Dawn Guttridge and Sandra Cocks with family records chines, labelling and other works. Sandra says her older brother Bernard, known universally as ■ Arthur Horden Smith was ‘Bozo’, was “the hope of the side”, born in Yea, and spent most of his but he was tragically killed in a molife in the town, except for a 12tor accident at Glenrowan. year period where he worked for ‘Bernie’ had been groomed to the Tramways Board in Meltake over the business. but the melbourne. ancholy decision was later made to He was a selector for the Yea sell. He had been the mixer, and Football Club. He was a former many of the recipes went with him Secretary and active worker for upon his untimely death. the Yea Race Club, and an official Cohn Bros. of Bendigo were chostarter for the North East District sen as the purchasers on the proviso Racing Association. that the local Yea staff retained their positions. It was a commitment soon A.H. Smith was a leading dishonoured by the new owners. member of the Yea Bowls Club, Operations were largely transand a Commissioner for the Yea ferred to a factory at Wangaratta, Water Trust. and a public farewell was offered to He and wife Lilian (‘Lily’) Mahon and his family in about 1961. were active in the community life The availability of the A.H. Smith of Yea, as were their many family products had been renowned as members. “from Melbourne to the Murray”. As a Shire President, and Councillor over 14 years, Mahon Smith was given a public farewell at the Shire Hall, with Mr W. Purcell, MC; Miss I. Bennett singing O Night of Stars and Splendour; Mrs F. Living-stone, One Day When We Young; and Mrs C. Jacka, The Photographer. Then-Shire President, Cr Lade, paid tribute to the Smith family. Businessman, K.D. Bryant, said Mahon was a man of “outstanding integrity”. John McLeish spoke on behalf of the sporting bodies, and mentioned Mahon’s involvement as a Yea Football Club ex-player and ex-secretary; as a cricketer forthe High School club; as a pennant golf player; and with bowls as a country singles champion. Sandra says Mahon, with Woorall Jones and policeman Pat Harrison, had been responsible for forming the Yea Rowing Club at Killingworth. Yea had conducted the popular Henley-on-the-Yarra event at Killingworth, and there had even been a suggestion to bring the event closer to the township by constructing a onemile straight stretch. Mahon had also been involved with other sports, including the sand green championships at Yea Golf Course, now grass. He was a first-class country cricketer, played tennis, and was a member of the Yea Brass Band. A Yea Chronicle report said that a move to Seymour had been on the cards in 1951, but the Smiths had ● Norm Garlick at the Yea soft drink factory. been loyal to Yea. The Shire was one Photo: Yea and District Historical Society and Family Research
A.H. Smith
● The back of an ‘ASH’ soft drink bottle (26 oz.)
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■ Two Healesville residents will face court after Police radided four properties, with drugs and ammunition allegedly found during the search. - Mountain Views Mail
Sex offender tally
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80 Years Ago
We have lost 3 games and won 2 tosses
■ The outer east is among the worst areas in the state for sex offenders, according to Victoria Police data. In the five years from October 2010 to September 2015, Yarra Ranges recorded 11 cases of known sex offenders caught loitering in public places. Knox had the most (13), followed by Melbourne, and Maroondah (11 each). - Lilydale Leader
Changes at top
■ Former Whittlesea councillor John Fry believes ousted chief executive David Turnbull was “knifed in the back” after nine years in charge at the City of Whittlesea. Fry, who was booted from office at the 2012 council election after 21 years in the chamber, four of them as mayor, did not hide his disgust at the decision to replace Mr Turnbull with former CFA acting chief executive Michael Wootten. He also claimed the hiring process was flawed because aspirants with local government experience would not have applied, thinking Mr Turnbull had the position sewn up. - Whittlesea Leader
Muslim prayer room in Seymour
■ A Muslim prayer room is in the first stages of construction on a property on the outskirts of Seymour. Earth works recently began on the small private prayer facility at the top of Dempsey Rd, which can accommodate up to 20 people including the owners, their family and friends. With work now underway on the prayer room, one of Dempsey Rd’s residents contacted the Telegraph to express his ongoing concern - in particular, about the building’s height. - Seymour Telegraph
Skinner to Games
■ Mansfield’s top shooter, Catherine Skinner, is off to the Rio Olympics. With a little more than 100 days to go before the Games begin on August 8, Catherine was named by Shooting Australia and the Rio Olympic organisation to represent Australia in the Women’s Trap Shooting along with fellow shooter Letishia Scanlan. - Mansfield Courier
Pokies debate
■ Strathbogie Shire Council last week invited submissions for the proposed introduction of an electronic gaming machine policy statement at a special meeting. No Pokies for Euroa group spokesman Alistair Thomson said the meeting came after the group called for the introduction of the policy in August 2014. “It was not long after the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal made its decision,” MrThomson said regarding VCAT’s refusal of an application to install machines in the Euroa Hotel. He said that during this time there had been nothing for council to assess its decision against as there was no policy in place. - Euroa Gazette
At Warrandyte
■ This locality had its full complement of visitors for the Easter holidays. During the recent rains, the Yarra has risen very much.
Kinglake Cricket
■ The cricket club ball on Saturday night was an outstanding social and: financial success. During the evening the president (Mr F. Thomson) after. eulogising the team's work through the season, presented to Mr A. Thomson a handsome mulga wood clock set for winning the batting average. The trophy was donated by Mr John McMahon. For winning the bowling average, a shaving outfit (donated by Mr Robinson) was presented to Mr S. Reeves. To a veteran cricketer, Mr Jack Murphy, was presented a life membership of the club. The occasion was suitably marked by the gift of a gold medallion. Dancing was enjoyed, Mr McLaine acting as M.C.
Need for counsel
■ Nillumbik councillor Anika Van Hulsen has been found guilty of misconduct by a Councillor Conduct Panel. The finding relates to a heated exchange with Cr Meralyn Klein after a meeting last June. Cr Van Hulsen has issued a written apology to Cr Klein. - Diamond Valley Leader
From the Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser. April 1936
Tributes to Pastor
● Kinglake footballers photographed in about 1890 ■ Yea and Kinglake meet at the Kinglake Oval ers get were whenv they brought off some wonon Monday (ANZAC Day) for their match Round derful catches. “They did not catch as well as they did 2 of the AFL Yarra Ranges League. The Lakers’ heritage goes back to at least against Mernda. Perhaps the ball was larger. “I have no scores to give you this time. When the 1890s, although the modern-day club was I went after our scorer he seemed to dodge me. formed in 1930 (re-forming in 1990). Going under the nickname of the ‘Wiregrass Perhaps he did not want them made public, alWanderers’, the Kinglake FC had a press cor- though we were only beaten by about 5 goals.” Of Kinglake’s first-ever home game in the respondent who penned letters to the editor of The Advertiser under the nom-de-plume of League, ‘Willie’ wrote in The Advertiser (May 23, 1930): Willie Winner. “The Whittlesea footballers came up last He wrote about Kinglake’s very first game: “The Mernda fellows were not sports; in fact, Saturday to play the Wiregrass Wanderers. “They, like the South Morang team, were they were rooks. Nearly every time our players got the ball they deliberately tried to take it off bowling our blokes over all day with out any beg pardons. them. “I have come to the conclusion that football “If I was beaten for the ball I'd be a sport, is no gentleman's game after all. To be a good otherwise I would not play. “Talk about excitement, I never saw such footballer, in some players' minds, you must excitement before, not even at a cricket match. down the opposing player (whether he likes it or “The crowd yelled all the afternoon. The new not) before getting the ball. “The only man the Whittlesea fellows left jerseys and knicks arrived in time for the playalone was the dispute umpire. After our captain ers, and they looked splendid. .We are going to South Morang in a motor lorry.next Saturday, won the toss, and Ray Holden kicked the first goal, we. all thought we would win. and are certain of winning. “At the first change over we were one point “We hope they will be better sports than behind, at smoke-o eight points, while the final Mernda were when beaten for the ball.” showed us seventeen points in the rear. In the May 16, 1930, issue, Willie offered his change “In the last go our blokes must have thought report against South Morang. it was smoke-o again, because Whittlesea “When they did start the ground appeared to scored, 7 goals 5 behinds, while the Wanderers me to turn into a stadium, with eighteen wres- misfired. tlers let loose with our footballers. “We had two of our champions carried off, “Footballers and wrestlers do not mix very and others helped off the field before knock-off well. I was glad when knock off time came, time. because I do not like stadium events. “The final scores were 14 behinds 11 goals “We had one player injured, and he had to against our 4 behinds 2 goals. Ray Holden kicked leave the big ring, and many others not quite so all the goals for our team. ,bad. “If the others had only done half as well we “Our players played dinkum football, and would have won. Up till now we have lost three deserved better treatment. games and won two tosses. “The dispute umpire did not equalise the free “If a. sufficient number of players recover kicks. He gave South Morang many more than we will play last premiers at Epping next Saturthe Wanderers. The only ones I saw our play- day.”
Local History
Whittlesea A Link With the Olden Days ■ With the erection of a windmill on the property of Mr J. Danaher near Bency's Store, a little-known link with the early days of-the town is revived. The mill has been erected over a shaft more than 35 feet deep and which was primarily sunk to feed water,, to the engines of a large flour mill .which existed on.the ite more than seventy years-ago. The shaft 'is beautifully bricked for its full depth , and is in an excellent state Mrs Batten, who lives practically opposite, can clearly remember the old mill, which in her time was man aged by a Mr Pratt. Mr Batten still has memories of riding on loads of his father's wheat to the mill, which was then a flourishing concern., The mill after it closed .was derelict for some time until fifty years ago when the last signs of the oldbuilding disappeared. Prior to the erection of the windmill Mr Danaher found it necessary to clear a ton of rubbish from the well, a task which was shunned by many. The rubbish of years, which was brought to the surface, included champagne bottles of all shapes and sizes, and hundreds of bottles of queer shape. To obtain water a bore was sunk to 73 feet. It is not known at what depth the flow is issuing from, but there seems a plentiful supply of water; which is, however unfit for domestic use. There is a strong mineral taint, probably magnesium. Horses drink the water freely.
Montmorency FC
Haunted house mystery ■ “There was one particular location between the nine-mile gatehouse and Kerrisdale that is screaming out for an individual mention, and that is "The haunted house" near the former 1883 former ballast siding at Miles 65+40 chains,” says Yearail man LanceAdams. “In this vicinity was a former wartime Nissen hut which supposedly had the power disconnected in the early 50s, yet every time I ran the 0115 ex Tallarook to Yea goods #113 the lights were on hence the name ‘the haunted house’ as we all reckoned
■ The Methodist School Hall, Greens-borough, was recently the scene of a valedictory evening tendered to the Rev R. G. Arthur, M.A., who has been transferred to Canberra. Speakers for all church bodies voiced reegret at the popular clergyman’s departure, and many glowing references were paid to his work during his stay in the circuit.
there were ghosts in there. “One night when running #113 ex Tallarook, which ran on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturday mornings I was firing for Yea driver Bill Skey when we lost our brake pipe pressure at this location. “Bill quickly sent me back to ascertain the reason for our loss of air pressure. Expecting to find a ruptured brake pipe hose coupling I was surprised the train spread all over the hillside with only a large egg shaped rock stopping the whole
to the roadway. The large egg shaped- rock, complete with gouge and scrape marks from this incident is probably still there. The one thing which is still quite vivid in my memory is stumbling back along the rough terrain and thinking of the possible ghostly figures in the "haunted house". “Whether this old style tin military building is still on this site I do not know. The former Ballast quarry site and its short siding (closed in the 1890s) is easily found on the left hand side of the line heading towards Tallarook.”
■ At a general meeting at Briar Hill school on March 27, the club endorsed the delegates' action, in joining the Diamond Valley Association. This club has just been re-formed. It has a good membership of both players and supporters and is quite confident of a successful season. Mr C. W. Brodle has been elected president, and Mr W. Mills, one of the vice-presidents, has been elected one of the vice-presidents of the Diamond Valley Association. The committee and players are keen, and training operations have commenced under the coaching of H. Hodgson. “We had quite a large muster at our meeting, which closed at 10.30, after which the social committee held a meeting to consider: means to further benefit the club. Mr E. Hooper has been elected hon. secretary.
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● An online petition - at www.change.org - iscalling for the dismissal of Murrindindi Shire Council. The petition to be presented to Victorian Ombudsman, Deborah Glass, has already attracted hundreds of signatures. Here are some of the comments about the troubled Council expressed by members of the public.
Struggle ■ “My rates are higher than family in metro Melbourne who have higher property values, more services and a better way of life. “The rate increases are so far beyond a joke, my family struggle to pull the money together to pay them every quarter. “The age of entitlement for council needs to end and they need to be pulled into line with their spending and pay increases. “I don't get a pay rise from my employer and I achieve results. Why should the council CEO get a rise for neglectful performance and incompetent staff?” - Dylan Barter, Kinglake West
Can’t do job ■ “Not only have residential rates gone up consistently since the fires on Black Saturday being used as the main reason, but Council has gone over the standard rate allowed by the government and asked for extra money because they can’t do their job. “Secondly, commercial rates have increased 25 per cent ... if you want to kill a community, drive away the services that serve the tourism trade that our community so depends on by taxing them until they are unprofitable. “This Council has passed it useby date ... if they won’t go, or can’t be sacked, what will save our community? Do we take matters into our own hands? - Ross Taylor
Forgotten ■ “This side of the shire has been completely forgotten about, yet rate rises are continuing. “Get them out and appoint people who actually know how to manage money and spend it were required.” - Leah Colaiacovo, Kinglake West
Why so much? ■ “The price of our rates , the state of our town, road sides, roads, nothing gets done here and we pay the highest rates. Why?” - Kellie Dodd
Letters to Ombudsman
■ “Rates are too expensive and not getting anything back for what I pay. “I don't even get rubbish collection and I paid them $1700 last year. Ripped off big time.” - Clarrie Donald
■ “Sick to death of the lack of governance. New blood is required and new blood that wants progression in our town.” - Karen Stillman
Going broke ■ “With a 25 per cent increase in rates for small business and an increase in rent, as a result our small businesses are going broke. “No one can afford to use small business in our Shire, they have had to increase their prices on everything to simply survive. “Staff have been laid off also as a result. Our Shire does not want to look after its residents or its small business. We need someone that will.” - Tanya Rusden
Makes it hard ● Margaret Abbey, Murrindindi Shire CEO: received $20,000 pay rise ■ “Sick of paying for nothing then being asked to pay more and get even less in return. “Then they give a pay rise to the CEO of $20K.” - Stephen Dickson
Incompetent ■ “After the fires we were promised so much support and have gotten nothing. “Kinglake West is so much worse off than we have ever been. “Our rates have gone up and up with the council winging about how much everything has cost them since the fires- well nothing has been spent around us so where has all this extra expenses been spent? “Now to find out bonuses are being paid to Council members is just further insult to injury. “This Council is incompetent and there is definitely no confidence held by the rate payers. “Time for them to be removed.” - Jen McDonald-Price
■ “No hard rubbish, no road maintenance, and insanely high rates for the average income in the area. “It’s making it hard for families to get by.” - Thomas Mullen
Enough! ■ “After years of large rate increases, lack of transparency, lack of action, ignoring its own residents requests, and hiding behind closed doors ... enough is enough. Please help.” - Sharon Versteege
Hardship ■ “We have people in our community who already suffer financial hardship. “With talk of more rate increases on our already high rates payments, this will place more stress on families in the community. “We receive nothing for our payments, so many areas in a high need of repair and maintenance. “To add insult to injury we find out the Shire has applied to go above the standard increase as they claim they as a shire are suffering financially - only to find out that Councillors have been given wage increases. “How the hell can this continue to be allowed to happen? We need someone to step in and take control.” - Jay Harper
Pay checks ■ “Council top-end staff are writing their own paychecks. “It’s time to employ more roadworkers than office managers bureaucratic bullshitters - Billy Price, Flowerdale
Concerned
Ripped off
■ “A poorly managed shire and wasted money.” - Katherine Johnson
No services ■ “As a ratepayer of Flowerdale we receive no services from Murrindindi Shire. “Can't include garbage as we as ratepayers pay for that service separately on rates. “Time for administrators to be bought in. - John De Maria, Flowerdale
Disgrace ■ “They are a disgrace. My rates have gone from $1400 to $2400 in three years. “I go to Euroa which is 40 minutess drive, to use another shire’s tip because Murrindindi’s costs are outrageous. - Emma Barlow
● Deborah Glass Victorian Ombudsman ■ “I am signing this petition due to the lack of interest by my council. “My rates go up every year for a single bin collection every fortnight. “I ask for two stumps on my nature strip to be removed and I get totally ignored. “Actually I don't get totally ignored because they do put my rates up.” - Patrizia Cavalieri
Wasted
CEO pay rise
Sick to death
No progress ■ “I'm signing because I'm agree entirely with the comments above. “I also feel the are a very nonprogressive Shire in an array of areas.” - Amanda Jolly
Disgusted ■ “Disgusted by the gross disregard of Kinglake West and the way I have been personally treated by them.” - Merryn Miller, Kinglake
■ “I am concerned about the number of times I hear first hand accounts of the questionable responses local residents have received from the CEO, her assistant, senior management and some Councillors supposedly representing their electorate.” - Tania Hunter
No confidence ■ “I have no confidence in the current council's ability manage Murrindindi Shire. “Rate increases have not resulted in better services. Flippant wasting of money is ridiculous for a Shire crying poor. (three meters of Roundup around everything in all parks, for a minor example ). “My pay certainly did not increase any where near my rate increase. The entire staff should be sacked immediately, all pay rates reviewed. “Last year when paying my rates I was told ‘This is a business you know’. I was under the impression the Council was not intended to be making a profit, but managing our Shire for minimum cost.” - Ben Courtney
Out of control ■ “My rates are out of control.” - Graham McErlain
● The Murrindindi Shire Council offices at Alexandra
Too big
Terrible
■ “The rates are outrageous, the services poor, the administration is a joke, top heavy in management for years, not enough money for services, roads etc. “The entire Council needs sacking.We need a Council the way it was before amalgamation. The Shire is too big to manage.” - Bill Stevenson
■ “Because I left Marysville and didn't move back but many people struggled with terrible decisions by the Council making life much harder for them . “Some of those decisions were just plain terrible.” - Maree Taylor, Craigieburn
$500 less
■ “CPI and the tip prices are outrageous. We don’t have any hard rubbish pick ups” - Kylie Mitchener
■ “I've had enough. The house I had in Melbourne was twice the amount of the one-bedroom cottage I live in now. “And the rates in Melbourne were $500 cheaper than this shire.” - Amanda Vandenbrink
Lake of care ■ “Lack of care for our roads, no green waste. $18 to take a trailer load of DIRT to the tip.” - Dwayne Scott
Time to go ■ “If they are not looking after the people, they should not be there.” - Kevin Wegner
These are all real comments sourced from www.Change.org
Outrageous
Victims ■ “Black Saturday victims have been ripped off severely by this Council. “Kinglake is the worst hit by this Council's appalling behaviour. “This must be stopped.” - Debbie Bartholomeusz
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Recovering ■ “Our community is still recovering from the bushfires and many in our community is still doing it tough. “The services offered by Council in respect to the huge rates we pay are limited. “We have had pot holes in our road for years and when we asked for them to be repaired and the road sealed (a busy road, still a dirt road) we were told that everyone on our street had to chip in to pay for the works. “We only get a response from Council when we yell and scream and stamp our feet, even then it is usually only to placate us at the time. “Council do not listen to the needs of the community, but they certainly listen to the needs of those high up in Council, especially where their pay rises are concerned. “We are still a community recovering, and Council should be proactive in assisting that recovery, not taking away what little people still have.” - Deborah Teazis
At a loss ■ “We too are at a loss as to why the rates are so high. “We moved into the area three years ago and since then our rates have increased in that time by 110 per cent. “How are people meant to even afford to live here? How do people on the pension etc afford their rates? “Are we going to be able to afford to live in our 'forever home' when we hit retirement age? “We moved from the suburbs where we had hard rubbish collection once year for example. Not only do we not get hard rubbish collected, the cost to use 'the tip' is unbelievable. “How can the council be applying for the additional rate rise? Aren't our rates already up there as one, if not the, most expensive? “How are they able to justify this? On what grounds? At what point does it stop? Enough.” - Donna Lenehan
Huge rates ■ “For my huge rates, the only services I get is garbage collection. They don't maintain our road, they don't maintain the creek that runs at the back of our property. They now (maintain) Council grounds too infrequently.” - Belinda Nation
Painful ■ “I’m over how it is run, rate increases are over the top. “Trying to get anything through Council is painful and the list goes on.” - Bronwyn Hunter
Viewpoints ■ “Rate increase. Why?” - Robyn Longstaff ■ “Cause of balls up over Yea Caravan Park and lack of interest in Yea.” - Rodney Carbis ■ “The move to increase rates whilst the CEO was reappointed without position advertised with a salary increase when times are tough. Very wrong.” - Annette Coonan
Paying $1200
Nothing done
■ “$1200+ rates, and that’s with a pensioner discount. “Didn't have enough $ to grade our road last year, WTF, residents requests totally ignored. “Thats a lot of money for garbage collection.” - Gillian Andrews, Flowerdale
■ “Nothing is being managed at the moment.” Leasa Strichow
Hard work
Lift your game ■ “Our rates go up every single year, but it seems the more they go up, the less the council does for us. “We (like most others in the community) live on a dirt road, no town water, no sewerage. “We are lucky if our road gets graded once every 18 months to two years, and the potholes get so bad that I am in constant need of a wheel alignment for my car. “Since they insist on putting our rates up each year, shall I send them the bill for these wheel alignments? “The only thing our Council does for us is collect the rubbish. “That's it. Lift your game Murrindindi - it is simply not good enough.” - Leanne Hovey
● Margaret Rae, Mayor of Murrindindi Shire
Not justified ■ “Over the extreme increases each year wenow require a month’s pay to cover it. “We live in a beautiful area and we just can not keep affording it. “Enough is enough, and now the CEO gets an 20 per cent increase. “We are alI lucky to get CPI but have KPI's to justify an increase. “A payrise like this is not justified at all.” - Jason Poulter
What do we get?
■ “I am a rate payer of this shire and I feel my rates increase considerably every year, yet the services we recieve from the council continue to dwindle.” - Naarah Sukkel
■ “Our rates are already more expensive than other councils around us and now they want to raise our rates? “What is it we get? No hardwaste pick up, no street sweepers, very limited maintance to grass areas. “People will soon not be able to afford to live in this area if raises to rates continue.” - Courtney Carter
Nothing
No result
Dwindling
■ “I live in Kinglake West, right on the southern end of the Shire and we receive nothing in the way of services or value for money in this part of the Shire. “In addition I object to the Shire wanting to raise rates again and higher than the CPI Index. “This should not be necessary and is only due to their serious mismanagement of funds and assets - Margaret Reith
What a joke ■ “I'm sick of paying rates over $3700 and all I get is garbage collection. “The only positive thing I see this council provide us in the Kinglake ranges is the library. “The town, roads and road side verges are neglected and dangerous - yet Alexandra and Yea and Marysville are beautifully maintained. “What a joke - why do our councillors and mayor deserve such a huge pay packet - for such sub par performance.” - Stephanie Walker
Cl. silent ■ “I found that the Council does not communicate with the community when it makes decisions and they won't discuss the matter with whom it effects.” - Chris Fleming ■ “They don't care for the locals.” - Michelle Wareham
■ “They couldn't run the paper in a two-hole country dunny! “And the farce has been going on since 2009. “Costing us a bloody fortune for no result. Go back to the old Shire.” - Steve Ginn, Kinglake West
Criticisms ■ “I believe they do not possess the abilities to run a shire.” - Stephen Ireland ■ “I totally agree with (the) statement regarding the perceived communities lack of trust in the current Shire administration.” - Andrew Beales ■ “I think they incompetent.” - Errol Donnelly ■ “Rate increases to pay their huge wages while the community suffers and isn't supported.” Hannah Power ■ “Do not agree with CEO pay rise and rate rise.” - Cheryl Chalmers
■ “I'm signing because my family live in the Kinglake area, and after their hard work to finally have the forever home they always wanted, are disgusted by the constant rate increase and lack of community services.” Jay Edwards
No service ■ “Lack of service for rates. Over payment on council wages. Poor management. “Forgets that there is more to Shire than Yea or Alexandra.” - Alaine Murphy
Change please ■ “We need change and we need change now. “There is zero spend on advertising for our area. “It's a crime and local businesses are feeling the pinch .” - Anthony Kilpatrick
Nil concern
Crs deaf
■ “As CEO you need to be aware of what is happening in your own shire but the CEO has no idea and they give her a pay rise for her lack of knowledge or concern for her own Shire. “It's a disgrace and needs to be fixed by administrators immediately.” - Sharyn Shaw, Yea
■ “The Shire's lack of services for and around Kinglake, our rates are spent disproportionately around the shire with head office getting far too much attention. “Our councillors seem deaf to the needs of ratepayers in Kinglake.” - Les Joynson
Worst ever ■ “Worst council, terrible with handling funds, rate rises, lack of maintaining the Shire, don't follow up complaints etc etc etc etc etc.” - Megan Pritchard
Mismanaged ■ “The Shire needs to be investigated of mismanagement of ratepayers’ funds. Administrators need to be bought in now. “Shire keep on claiming they need increases in rates every year due to bushfire assets they acquired but have never answered what they did with money received from Government and VBAF to cover extra costs in the future. Let alone flood recovery money received. “As a resident of Flowerdale we have no services, no road maintenance and only get grass along walking paths mowed once a year well into bushfire season. “The CEO has just been given a pay rise in closed meeting but Shire want to increase our rates more than the CPI. Should not be allowed in both instances. “Staffing needs to be a priority we promised that after Black Saturday where many more were employed that staffing levels would be reduced but seems that has not really occurred. “Majority of councillors are not working with the communities on their wants or needs or listening to the people with concerns/issues which they were elected to do. “Shire need to remember ratepayers are the stakeholders and they work on our behalf.” - Julie Bateman, Flowerdale
Must go ■ “The current shire councillors have to go.” - Emily Donnelly
Opposition ■ “I am opposed to the council raising rates well above the CPI while at the same time granting the CEO a considerable wage increase.” - Fiona Purvis
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Unrealistic ■ “I'm signing because Council need to realise there are fewer people now after the fires and our pension will only stretch so far. “Giving unrealistic wage increases should not be allowed, as they have already applied for rate increases over the CPI because of not having enough money.” - Beverley Pritchett, Flowerdale
Unacceptable ■ “I am really concerned about the management of the Shire’s funds. “Increasing our rates so much and asking the Government for more to run our Shire, when they have received so much money previously. I feel they do not have the ability to manage the Shire in an effective manner.and to have the head of the Shire’s position extended without advertising because it was done early and her salary increased is totally unacceptable when she can’t manage the finances to adequately run the shire.” - Viv Ireland
A few words ■ “I'm sick of paying for nothing.” - Angela Wilbourne ■ “Rates are too high.” - Karen Griggs
Needs review ■ “I live in Kinglake and I am so sick of Council taking money from our community and giving very little in return. “We as a community should have a say in how our community works, including where money is spent. “With very little services available to the shire, Council should look at the needs of the community before they look at how much their pay packets are worth.” - Deborah Teazis Got a complaint about the Council? E-mail to editor@ LocalPaper.com.au or mail to PO Box 14, Yea, Vic 3717
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The Yea Story: Part 5
Snodgrass arrives at Murrindindi From The Story of Yea by Harvey Blanks
Peter Snodgrass in gun duel
‘Overlander’ James Demarr concludes his description of making the journey from Sydney to Port Phillip ■ “I enjoyed the life we led uncommonly, and all the journey was in excellent health and spirits. “Nearly every day would bring us to a fresh scene. And the freedom and independence of such a life, the total absence of care, and the almost daily succession of bright skies and cheering sunshine, made the journey thoroughly enjoyable by all of us.” While the over-straiters from Tasmania who squatted in the Port Phillip District tended to select their runs on the rich Iramoo Plains near the future city of Melbourne, and spread steadily westward, the overlanders from Port Jackson settled the country between the Murray and Goulburn Rivers. Part of the Goulburn District, as it was then called, embraced the (future) Shire of Yea. Most of the original overladers were young men, and among the ‘Goulburn Mob’ who took on land in the Goulburn/Muddy Creek area in 1837 and 1838 were Peter Snodgrass, James Henry Campbell, Farquhar McKenzie, John Murchison, Colonel White and Dr Dickson. Two other men, Charles Hutton and Murdock, also are mentioned in early records as coming from Sydneyside, but according to John Cotton’s letters both originally came from Tasmania. Possibly they travelled first to Sydney to purchase stock and then drove it south with other overlanders. The first squatters in the Goulburn District were drawn from various sources. Some were the sons of established colonists in New South Wales or men who had worked as managerson some of the big properties around Port Jackson. Others were settlers but lately arrived from Britain, who had been able to bring capital with them in varying amounts. Still others were men of lesser standing - the odd publican who had grown wealthy on the colony’s endless thrist - or overseers who were able to borrow capital on the strength of their experience. Those who had recently arrived from Britain had come out with the express purpose of setting up sheep and cattle, and these included army officers, doctors and clerks who had migrated when military establishments were being reduced in Britain and in India. They were largely drawn from the professional, business and rural middle classes of Great Britain with Scots predominantly. The first roads into the Yea district were the tracks made out by the wheels of the settlers’ bullock-wagons, for without this transport settlement would have been impossible. The first squatters fell roughly into two groups - those with small capital (£1500 to £2000, or more commonly two men in partnership with likeamounts) and those with larger sums, from £5000 upward. Before leaving Sydney on their journey in the steps of Hume and Hovell, they purchased the largest number of sheep and cattle they could possibly manage while still leaving sufficient funds for drays and
■ Peter Snodgrass (1817-1867), pastoralist and politician, was born on September 29, 1817 in Portugal, the third son of Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth Snodgrass. He arrived at Sydney with his parents in December 1828. From New South Wales he overlanded to the Port Phillip District in 1838; he himself gave the date as 1837 but memory played him false. His first property was Murrindindi, near Yea, on the Goulburn River. His timing was unfortunate because the depression of the early 1840s brought him and many others to insolvency. However, he battled on and for the rest of his life was interested in other stations, sometimes on his own account and sometimes in partnership. As a young man he was adventurous, high-spirited and a reckless horseman. On January 1, 1840, in Melbourne he figured in a duel with another young squatter, William Ryrie, on the site of the present Spencer Street (‘Southern Cross’) railway station; after Snodgrass fired precipitately and grazed his own toe, honour was satisfied. On another occasion when bushrangers were active beyond Eltham, he was among a group of young squatters whose help Superintendent Charles La Trobe sought for the police. Snodgrass and other volunteers were sworn in as special constables, issued with firearms and captured the gang. In 1851 he was elected to the first Victorian Legislative Council and retained his seat until responsible government. He was then elected member for Anglesey in the Legislative Assembly and in 1864 member for South Gippsland, a seat which he held until his death. He was not a good speaker and his main activity in parliament was the advancement of the squatters' interests. His public activities included that of a trustee of Scots Church, Collins St, Melbourne. On the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh in November 1867 he went by steamer to Queenscliff to witness the arrival. On his return he suffered pain and, soon after reaching his home at South Yarra, died suddenly from aneurism of the heart. In 1846 he had married Charlotte Agnes Cotton who survived him with six sons and three daughters. One daughter married Major-General F. G. Hughes. The eldest daughter, Janet Marian, married Sir William Clarke. - Alan Gross. Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 2, (MUP), 1967
● Peter Snodgrass a year’s provisions. No expense was - bark, saplings and slabs - to rush up and perhaps a gew rough slab incurred which could possibly be the rude accommodation that would shelves for books (for the squatters avoided. have to serve gim and his men as were not uneducated men), while woolpacks suspended from the ceilWriting in 1845, Gideo Scott Lang homes for the next few years. as doors inside the huts, commented that these setllets “conAfter the cost of stock and stores, ing acted the sheets of bark for the outtent themselves with clothes, provi- and with the wages of his men yet to with side door. sions, tobacco, etc., the same as their be met for a full 12 months, he usuAs a refinement, sometimes the workers, so that they may avoid sell- ally had no margin for comfort. bark slab outer door would turn on ing fat sheep or cattle, and be enHe might run to a sod hut for him- the broken end of a bottle for its lower abled top extend their stock as much self, perhaps with the affed luxury of hinge, while a loop of stirrup leather as possible before coming into con- a stone or mud chimney, a roff or supplied the upper one. Window appertures were, of tact with their neighbours, when they bark. Ahd there could be a little difare compelled to make boundaries ference between his own quarters course, unglazed, but usually fitted with shutters that could be dragged and limit themselves to these. and the huts of his labourers. shut in wet weather. “They must be pushing, deterRough bush carpentry produced In the 1840s, when the colony was mined fellows who can dispense with such furniture as there was sapling struck by depression, stations around all the comforts of civilised life, from frames covered with bark or canvas the Goulburn, as elsewhere, wine and windows to carpets and fora bed, boxes for tables and chairs, changed hands with some fre crockery, and will look to nothing but making the most of their capital, regardless of risk and hardship so long as this leads to increased profit.” The overlanders who arrived at the junction of the Goulburn River and Muddy Creek at the end of the 180s were faced with similar sets of circumstances. First they had to select their station and then take out a depasturing licence. Hired labour had to be brought with them initially, and as there were no fences one shepherd was needed for every 600 or 700 sheep, plus a hut-keeper for every two or three shepherds. Each shepherd also had to have bullocks and a dray - more than one dray if his flocks or herds were large - plus a bullock-driver. If he began in a fairly large way, he also needed an overseer. The dray would be loaded with rations for his team for a whole year, plus woolpacks, shears, tools and other such accessories. Once settled on his land, the squatter would use local rough materials ● Governor Charles La Trobe
quency, and the new owner who purchased occupancy tights of an existing run from an earlier settler, together with its stock and existing improvements, found his requirements ready made, but these were of the usual minimal kind. Occasionally, the new owner would bring a few pieces of solid cedar furniture with him and instal it on the earthen floor of his new ‘home’, but such comforts mostly had to wait until a more sold house could be constructed. It was not that the squatters were content with the barest shelter; many of them came from surroundings of some refinement and comfort, but the capital costs involved in getting cattle, sheep and labour on to a statioon, att all, and the great insecurity of land tenure, militated against civilised amenities in the bush. The first runs in the Yea District were described by Peter Snodgrass in a letter to Governor La Trobe, who hjad sent a circular enquiry to pastoralists throughout Port Phillip in an attempt to form an early record of land holdings. Part of Snodgrass’s letter reads: “I beg to state that I arrived in Port Phillip with stock from the Sydney district in May 1837, in company with Messrs Hughes, Farquhar McKenzie, Murdock and Colonel White. “I took up a station on the Muddy Creek and Goulburn River. Mr Hughes located himself of a creek known as Hughes’s. MCKenzie took up a station on the King Parrot Creek. Mr Murdock occupied the country immediately below me on the Goulburn; and Colonel White formed his station on the Sunday Creek.” ● Continued next page in The Local Paper.
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The Yea Story: Part 6
Depression after extragravances From The Story of Yea by Harvey Blanks Peter Snodgrass writes to Governor Charles La Trobe about early days at Yea ■ “The only person living on the river was Mr John Clarke, who was resident on that part known as ‘the old crossing-place’, he had arrived there the previous February. “There were no residents to the north of the Goulburn, with the exception of two houses of accommodation at the Murray and Ovens Rivers. “About two years subsequently Messrs Colburn and Fletcher took possession of the country above me on the Goulburn, Acheron and Rubicon Rivers. “Dr Patrick first occupied the station now known as Cathkin ...”: Each of these early stations or runs had been granted legal status by the issuing of a £10 depasturing licence. By March, 1839, when the pastoral laws were further amended, most of the suitable country on the Goulburn River had been taken up. Under the new laws, a special force known as the Border Police was forced to escort the Commissioner for Crown Lands who was also, of course, a magistrate. The force, although unpopular, did very useful work, as well as imparting some much-needed dignity to the Commissioner’s position. The cost of the force was met by the imposition of an annual stock assessment on all pastoralists being struck at the rate of one half-penny for each head of sheep, three halfpence for each of cattle and threepence for horses. In case any wily pastoralists were toying with the idea of withholding stocking of their runs until after an assessment had been made, the Commissioners insisted that stocking-up be an essential pre-requisite to the granting or a renewal of a depasturing licence. Meanwhile, the fledgling colony of Victoria continued to expand at a great rate. In 1840, after only four years of settlement population was in excess of 10,000 and sheep numbers reached 800,000. But in 1842 and 1843 a severe monetary crisis arose, and Port Phillip District experienced its first real depression with most of Melbourne’s merchants and many of the squatters up-country being forced through the Insolvency Court. The depresssion was brought about partly by the cessation of immigration and partly by over-speculation and extravagance. In the first flush of the land settlement boom the urge to possess cattle and sheep became a positive mania, and stock prices rose to dizzy heights as newcomers from Britain, dazzled by the fortunes apparently being made by those already in possession of land, frantically bought on credit. As one early eye witness of the scene remarked: “Barristers and attorneys, military officers of every rank and civilians of every department, clergymen and medical men, merchants and settler and dealers in general, were there seen promiscuously mingled together, outbidding each other in the most determined manner, either in their own person, or by proxy, for the purchase of
mum of 12,800 acres with grazing capacity of 4000 sheep or 640 cattle; for each additional area of a capacity of 1000 sheep a further charge of £2 10s was made. Passive resistance to the new decree led to suspension for a period, but the continualpin-pricking by authority to which they felt they were being subjected led to licence-holders forming the Pastoralists’Association, and the legal argument was shifted to England, where the sqautters met almost immediate success. Following the representations of the Pastoralists’Association, the Imperial Parliament at Westminster, passed an Act which recognised for the first time the rights of the pastoralists and gave them a definite standing at law. In future, the squatter would no longer be under the autocratic thumb of the Commissioners of Crown Lands. No longer a mere sojourner on the land, he would possess a right (outside of certain limited areas known as the Settled Districts) to a 14-year lease of the land of which he was in possession at the time of Australian publication of the Ordersin-Council, which took place on October 7, 1847. Rentals would remain unaltered, and during the currency of the lease no person other than the lessee could purchase any portion. The lessee could, after formal application, but at not less than £1 per acre, in lots of 160 acres, the sites of his improvements, and at the expiry of the lease the whole or any part. The Crown retained the right of entry for a multitude of public purposes. Under the new system, the owners of the land in fee were permitted to use the vacant Crown lands immediately contiguous to their properties free of charge, but this permission was supposed to give any other than a right of commonage.
Those persons, however, who owned a square mile of purchased land could demand a lease of three sections of a similar size, at the nominal rent of 10 shillings a section, but no smaller area was, under any circumstances, to be let; and the land held under squatting licence was to be withdrawn immediately on being either required for sale or applied for under the right of pre-emption. Although strongly resented by those squatters whose land lay within the settled districts, and which now had to be given up for closer settlement, the new system was accepted by those in the intermediate and unsettled districts (which included the Goulburn Valley), and most of them managed to buy sections which entitled the holders to large pre-emptive rights. In the course of a few years, when the discovery of gold caused a healthy rise in land prices, these purchases placed most squatters in a most independent position. Once the Orders-in-Council were published, in October 1847, all persons occupying licensed runs were obliged to lodge applications for leases, stating the name, district, areas, carrying capacity, boundaries and period of occupation. In practice, the boundaries claimed frequently overlapped, and the Commissioners of Disputed Boundaries who were appointed were kept busily engaged for several years. Applications were sorted out into districts and were published, together with details of each claim, in the Port Phillip Gazette at various times between July 1848, and February 1849. These applications give the first detailed accounts of the original stations, and their holders, in what (became) the Shire of Yea - just 18 months before Port Phillip District was separated from New South Wales and became the new State of Victoria.
● Sir George Gipps, Governor every scabbed sheep or screcrow Skins and tallow were packed in horse or buffalo cow that was of- bales and barrels and trundled down fered for sale.” to Melbourne town in bullock-drawn The financial crash that inevita- drays to swell the district’s exports. bly followed was disastrous. As the Thanks to Mr O’Brien’s ingespeculators had bought at high prices nious show of initiative, hundreds of at almost the same time, and a large swettlers struggled slowly clear of proportion of the purchasers had debt, gradually the clouds of depresgiven long-dated bills in payment, sion and distrust lifted, and within two when these bills began to fall due years confidence in the resources of everybody wanted to sell almost si- the colony came back to bankers and multaneously in order to meet their merchants alike. commitments. The settlers, warned by the terReal estate slumped so drasti- rible ordeal they had passed through, cally that, even in Melbourne, only renounced those extravagent habits one-tenth its former value could be of living which had grown up with realised upon it. the hasty riches of the land speculaSheep in the Goulburn Valley tion era, and returned to that exerwhich had been bought for 30s to £2 cise of frugality and thrift, which had per head slumped to 1s and 2s each. been such an important factor in the Wool was correspondingly low, success of English colonies. and few of the early settlers in the However, in 1844, in the midst of Yea district were able to meet their the depression, Governor Gipps destation running costs. creed, without consulting hgis newlyUnable to afford to pay their stock- enlarged Council, that the annual fee men and shepherds, those squatters of £10 for each licensed run was to whose runs were largely unfenced be limited to an area with a maxihelplessly saw their cattle ans sheep stray into the surrounding hills, where they were slaughtered by wild dogs or merely disappeared for ever. ■ Until 1851 the area was part of New South Wales, country. The British Crown and colonial governments Others were forced to drove their then from 1851 until 1901 it was the Colony of Victoria, did not recognise prior Aboriginal ownership of their stock to the saleyards only to find lands, waters and property, in spite of claiming that with its own government within the British Empire. them unsaleable at any price, or Aborigines fell within the protection of the law as BritIn 1901 it became a state of the new Commonworth so little that they had little efish subjects. wealth of Australia. fect upon the debts falling due. Early in 1835, Mr Franks, one of the first immiVictoria's first successful British settlement was But in the middle of the depresgrants, and his shepherd were killed by some of the at Portland, on the west coast of what is now Victoria. sion, in 1845, a resourceful squatter, Portland was settled on November 19, 1834, by the Goulburn tribe of aborigines. Mr Henry O’Brien, of Yass, came His station was near Cotterill's Mount, called the Henty family, who were originally farmers from Van forward and showed his fellow coloSugarloaf, near the river Exe, now Werribee. They Diemen's Land (Tasmania). nists how their almost worthless When Major Thomas Mitchell led an expedition were both killed at one moment by the aborigines, who sheep could be given a value of about to the region from Sydney in 1835, arriving at Port- while pretending friendship, murdered them by drivnine shillings a head by boiling down land in August 1836, he was surprised to find a small ing their tomahawks into the backs of their heads. their carcases for tallow, pointing out A party was soon sent out after them, led by tour of but prosperous community living off the fertile farmthat the skins could be sold in Engthe Melbourne tribe, who recovered part of the propland. land for about three shillings each, With the dispossession of Aboriginal tribes from erty stolen, and took vengeance on the murderers. and the tallow from each animal for Between 1836 and 1842, Victorian Aboriginal their lands with the establishment of sheep runs by six or seven shillings. groups were largely dispossessed of territory bigger squatters, conflict over resources and land use ineviAs soon as the reliability of these than England . tably occurred. figures was demonstrated, hopes Although the British Colonial Office appointed five One highly notable incident called the Convincing rose again for the Port Phillip Dis‘Aboriginal Protectors’for the entire Aboriginal popuGround massacre occurred in Portland Bay in 1833 trict had some 6½-million sheep or 1834 in a possible dispute about a beached whale lation of Victoria, arriving in Melbourne in 1839, they which, even as tallow and between whalers and the Kilcarer gundidj clan of the worked "...within a land policy that nullified their work, skins,were worth asbout £3,000,000. and there was no political will to change this." Gunditjmara people. The waste of good mutton be"It was government policy to encourage squatters Melbourne was founded in 1835 by John Batman, came of very minor importance, as to take possession of whatever [Aboriginal] land they also from Van Diemen's Land and quickly grew into a large boiling-down works were esthriving community, although at great human cost to chose ... that largely explains why almost all the origitablished. nal inhabitants of Port Phillip's vast grasslands were the original inhabitants. Hundreds of thousands of cardead so soon after 1835". Its foundation was the result of an invasion of cases were burned and used to maBy 1845, fewer than 240 wealthy Europeans held wealthy squatters, land speculators and their indennure the soil, and in the Goulburn all the pastoral licences then issued in Victoria and tured servants (including ex-convicts) who arrived from Valley oily smoke stinking of charred 1835, in a race with one another to seize an 'empty' became the patriarchs. mutton hung heavily over the countryside. ● To be continued next week in The Local Paper.
Wealthy Europeans assume control of land
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Ellimatta Youth Inc Open Day at Kinglake Photos by Ash Long
● Leading Sen. Constable Jane Marks and Sabina Wells of Castella
● Kinglake CFA Captain Steve Bell and Mark Kay with thermal imaging gear
● Melissa Gunn of Kinglake with Debbie Stephens of Castella
● Maiken Sedunary, with son Ayrton, 3, and Frances Sullivan of Briar Hill
● Belinda Temby, Amelia Slater and Sarah Griffiths
● Mindi Kaur of Indian Traditional Home-Made Indian Food
● Leanne Klammer and Nicole Johns of Kinglake SES
● Mihgai Gavrilescu of Colbrrow Medics, Kain Jarvis, Leigh Bradstreet
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Glenburn Hall Pop-Up Market Photos by Ash Long
● Nicole Franklin of Yarra Glen and Emily Reynolds of Briar Hill
● Shirley Barnes, and Colleen King-Turner of Glenburn Centre for Ecology and Spirituality
● Cheryl Taylor of Croydon with Heather Staggard now of Healesville
● Margaret Jarvis and Lainie Murray, both of Glenburn
● Robin Brown and Kay Pierce
● Tracy Evans of Castella and Sarah Elliott of Glenburn
● Emily Allsop of Olinda and Jodie Phillips of Coldstream
● Marilyn Thomson and Maureen Astbury of Glenburn Crafts Club
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Visitors for Youth Week
■ Flowerdale Primary School participated in National Youth Week. Friends at Lynall Hall Secondary College in Richmond contacted with an idea, which brought two mini-buses of 20 students and eight teachers, loaded with resources and an explosion of creative ideas, for a full day of action-packed workshops. After a Welcome To Country, the Flowerdale children divided themselves into ‘Buddy Groups’ and rotated through the five different activities. Puppet making gave each child the chance to make simple puppets from recycled materials. Face and Body Art was embraced with great excitement. Corn-row hairstyles and fairy dress-ups captured the imagination of local lads, who got right into the spirit of things. The Kazoo Orchestra and Vocal Workshop were popu-
Film-time
■ Murrindindi Film Society is meeting on the third Friday of April-September, with screenings taking place at the Yea councl chambers at 6.45pm. Jill Dwyer, 5797 2480, says new members are welcome. jill.dwyer@bigpond.com
● Flowerdale pupil, Harley, with visitor Bailey lar. The dance session was fun. form bonds and friendships The group sessions were which may not otherwise be punctuated by a hearty lunch. possible. Flowerdale has an At the end of the day enrolment of 35 children. ReFlowerdale and Lynall Hall sources can be limited, and performed Thriller, complete teachers have to look outside with Zombie Shuffle, to a de- the square to give children the lighted audience. creative and social opportuniLynall Hall reached out to ties which town and city schools Flowerdale after the 2009 fires, often take for granted. and for the past five years the The Kidz Shed Project in two schools have had number partnership with Chaplain, of reciprocal visits. Shelley Davis and the The Flowerdale children Flowerdale Men's Shed, is one reap the huge rewards from way in which the gap is these visits,. plugged. The Lynall Hall students The rich partnership with have the chance to create ideas, Lynall Hall has given two difplan their execution and enjoy ferent age-groups of children the glow of success in having from totally different environtheir efforts genuinely appreci- ments, an avenue for social ated. and creative bonding. Students from both schools - Anne Robertson
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Yea remembers with thanksgiving Impression of bayonet charge MURDER IN YOUR VEINS On October 28, 1915, The Yea Chronicle published this account: "We caught the weasals asleep and we pulled, their tails," remarked Private Allen Waters, who returned recently from the front. "That means that in a charge we made on Hill 971, n the extreme left of the line, we surprised the Turks in their sleep, and as they emerged from their dug-outs we pounded them through. “We got right in on them before they knew that we had left our trenches. We took possession of several machine guns, including one gentleman whom we had nicknamed 'Beachy. Bill.' “We called him that because every time any of our men moved towards the beach this machine-gun was turned on them. We dreaded it, and we were glad to have it on our side. "It was a successful charge, though I was in others that were hotter. Bayonet charges are the acme of sensation. You have not the slightest fear of bullets. Murder flows in your veins. Your eyes are bulging with it for days afterwards. “You dream about it for weeks, and when the doctor wants to dress your wounds you want to clutch him by the throat and gloat over him as you squash the life, out of him. It is a few days before you become a man again." The Delirium of Killing “To survive the wonderful bayonet charge at Lonesome Pine, and to be buried by a shell in the comparative calm that followed, was the experience of Private Wilkinson, an Australian soldier who returned last week. He said he didn't know much about either event. “The bayonet charge changes a man's personality altogether, and it is difficult to recall the multitude of sensations of which a bayonet charge is made up. Of his burial he can recall nothing. At one stage his life ended. He woke up to find himself on board the hospital ship, and in re sponse to his bewildered inquiries he learned that a shell had exploded close to him, had dug a grave for him and buried him. “A party saw him and others disappear. -They were rescued, and he feels that he'is fortunate to escape with the sight of one eye damaged. “Lonesome Pine was a mad rush, an insane desire to feel the cold steel of the bayonet crunch through the flesh and bone of the enemy. “He remembered reaching the parapet and jumping over it. He recalled that his mates were falling all around him, and he felt that any moment might find him down with them. “But he seemed to be free frbm harm and. charged with the knowledge that if he did not kill he himself would be killed, he dashed at the nearest Turk to him. The de lirium of killing was a blur on his memory. “He knows most distinctly that, when definite consciousness re turned to him, the Australians had gained three lines of trenches despite that they had to charge into a hail of machine gun bullets, rifle fire, gren ades, and the shells of big guns. "The landing," Wilkinson said,”'must have been worse than hell .If it was hotter than the reception the Australians got at Lonesome Pine. When it was over I could hardly believe that I was unscathed. It seemed a miracle. “Two men were found after the charge. One was an Australian, the other a Turk. They were both dead, and their hands were clasped in a stiffened death grasp on the butts of their rifles. Struggles like that make up a bayonet charge." Wilkinson highly praised Lieutenant ---------- , of the 3rd Battalion, who, he said, in the great charge at Lonesome Pine, stood on the parapet of a Turkish trench and directed his men, stopping every now and again to pour the contents of his revolver into the groups of Turks who had not been reached by the Australians. He was shot through the leg, but still maintained his position. Then one of our machine guns went wrong. He climbed down and fixed it up, and with his revolver reloaded he hopped back to his post on the parapet. He fired every now and again, and always with good effect. Another bullet buried itself in his injured leg, but he refused to give in. “He cheered his men on, but he was so exposed that it was merely a matter of time when he would be shot down. A bullet in the abdomen eventually put him out of action.” Dangers of Bathing “The most dangerous place on the Gallipoli Peninsula is, Corporal Turbet said, on the beach behind Anzac. The Australians do not hold enough country to enable those not actually engaged to get out of the range of shells, and the beach is perpetually under fire. The Turks seem to have calculated its distance to the fraction of an inch, and they seem to know that the Australians are fond of their daily tub, for they pay special attention to it. Each day, says Turbet, between 40 and 50 men are put out of action on the beach alone. “One day he had just finished a swim, during which he had been splashed by the water thrown up by shells, and having dressed, was standing a few yards away from the water's edge. Suddenly a shell fell in the midst of a party of them, and got 18. “It is something in these times to get a new view of the war. Two workmen were discussing it, obviously under the influence of a great deal of unofficial news. "It'll be an awful long job, Sam," said one. "It will an' all," replied the other. "You see, these Germans is taking thousands and thou sands of Russians prisoners, and the Russians is taking thousands and thousands of Germans prisoners. If it keeps on all the Russians will be in Germany and all the Germans in Russia. And then they'll start fresh all over again, fighting to get back to their 'omau’.”
■ ANZAC Day, April 25, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during the First World War. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as ANZACs, and the pride they took in that name endures to this day. When war broke out in 1914 Australia had been a federated nation for only 13 years, and its government was eager to establish a reputation among the nations of the world. When Britain declared war in August 1914 Australia was automatically placed on the side of the Commonwealth. In 1915 Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula in order to open the Dardanelles to the allied navies. The ultimate objective was to capture Constantinople (now Istanbul), the capital of the Ottoman Empire, an ally of Germany. The Australian and New Zealand forces landed on Gallipoli on April 25, meeting fierce resistance from the Ottoman Turkish defenders. What had been planned as a bold stroke to knock Turkey out of the war quickly became a stalemate, and the campaign dragged on for eight months. At the end of 1915 the allied forces were evacuated from the peninsula, with both sides having suffered heavy casualties and endured great hardships. More than 8000 Australian soldiers had died in the campaign. Gallipoli had a profound impact on Australians at home, and April 25 soon became the day on which Australians remembered the sacrifice of those who died in the war. Although the Gallipoli campaign failed in its military objectives, the actions of Australian and New Zealand forces during the campaign left a powerful legacy. What became known as the ‘ANZAC legend’ became an impor-
● The Yea memorial stone on an ANZAC Day in the 1980s tant part of the identity of both na"There has been heavy fighting tions, shaping the ways in which they at Anzac, attended by very heavy viewed both their past and their fu- Australian casualties," he says. ture. "The poor old 3rd Light Horse Brigade has practically ceased to exist, having been reduced in a few In a letter home to Australia, pub- hours from 1600 to about 250 sound lished in the Yea paper on October men. 28, 1915, a first-hand story is told of “The 8th, 9th and 10th Regithe horror at the front. ments' field ambulance and. brigade “A medical ,officer of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade, commanded train were all included. Of these the by Brigadier-General F. G. Hughes, great majority were kill ed outright “The Turks used bombs, matells in a letter to a friend in chine guns and shells on our woundMelbourne, written on August 15, a touching story of the. fate of the bri- ed. ● Continued Next Page gade:
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● Mounted soldiers lead an ANZAC Day march in High St, Yea, about 25 years ago
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Local ANZAC History ● From previous page “Before starting work our bearers lost seven men out of 37. In the first half-hour of an awful night two were killed and one very badly wounded. “’Do people in Australia realise just what an awful time their boys are having in the firing line?They:have been three and a half months in the trenches and rest camps, with never a minute safe from fire “’In France the troops consider it hard if they have more than two or three days. “The British troops attacked at Neuve Chapelle, assisted by 320 guns on a two-mile front. Columns were written about it, daily for weeks, al though nothing important was achieved; and because the loss was 12,000 in a matter of hunareds of thousands of troops engaged, the papers demand ed inquiries and explanations until they got them. “But at Anzac the Australians, supported by other troops, achieved the only real victory won by the Allies since landing. They trebled the area of ground held, took Hill 971 (a more important post than Achi Babaj, captured 3000 prisoners and numbers of machine guns and material, drove the Turks helter-skelter out of strong positions which they had been fortifying for months, and achieved such an important victory that it immediately bumped up Russian consols and Black Sea oil shares. "The cause is good enough for men to go out to certain death. Surely it is only a fair thing for the country men of those who paid the price to know that they faced it as Australians should. “Our own brigade is a typical case. They had orders to charge on Walker's Ridge at 4 o'clock on Satur day morning. There was no wonderful artillery preparation to help them along - merely a little.preparation an hour beforehand with a few guns. “It was easily the strongest position the Turks held. They expected our main attack here, and our men knew that they were asked to face fearful odds, but every man, including some sick ones, came in before the attack and heaped up pocketbooks and keepsakes that were to be sent home. “Then Colonel White walked in, and said, 'Come along, lads!' and outthey went. Hell broke loose at once. In less than 40 yards every man of that squadron and a half was down. “Colonel White fell dead on the Turkish parapet The other half of
● Yea’s ANZAC Day March from about 25 years ago led by drummer Butsy McIntosh and piper Don McLeish. Cr Bruce Kindred was Yea Shire President, and Maurie Spanjer was President of the Yea RSL Sub-Branch. the regiment filed into the trenches, pare it with some of our knuts at lieved in the firing line by a draft of “Having seen their best side I can knowing what had hapened. home." Kitchener's men. never pay any attention to the other “In a few minutes word was “The scrub around was stiff with side of them as long as I live. given, and out they raced, knowing snipers, all eager to pick off an of“They made me proud to belong it was death. It was, but when the ficer or two for choice. Yet here were to the same race as they, and more 10th Light Horse entered the these chaps saluting every officer than proud to be entrusted with the The November 11, 1915, edition who looked at them; saluting like command of such splendid men. trenches immediately after, not a single unwounded 8th Light Horse of The Yea Chronicle, in an adition clockwork. “Their bravery had as many facman was there. headlined ‘Heroes of Anzac’, told of “One major is a peppery chap ets as a well-cut diamond. But the “Not one fellow of that 250 had the “Australian as a fighter”: who rose from the ranks in the Afri- side I admired most was their sheer hesitated for a second to accompany “The fame of the men who fought can war. "What the blue fire do you grit. The first five days in the firing his mates upon their errand of a most at Anzac, will never die. An intimate mean by it?" he roared at one of the line they had no sleep at all, and were certain death. picture of these Australians and New "Kitchener's". "Do you want to have fighting every minute of the time. “Of that regiment of 19 officers Zealanders who contested the most me killed?" They simply couldn't “They had no food except some and 500 men, two officers and 53 ferocious soldiers' fight since understand him. dirty water and a few hard biscuits. men are left at Anzac to-day. Inkerman is given in the following “Now you may call that discipline, “On the evening of the fifth day "On August 5 the 10th Light account by an Australian officer who but I do not. I call it rank foolishness, the C.O. came into the trench and Horse Regiment of Western Austra- fought with them and got to love them and worse. said, "Boys, you've stuck it splenlia followed and fared likewise. as a band of brothers. “The reputation of the major was didly, and now you're going to be “Later in the same day the 9th “The Australian soldier is often that he never threw away a life and relieved. I've got some hot tea and Light Horse caught it Did you ever said to be lacking in discipline. Well, never risked his own unnecessarily. that will come around in a minute or hear of any thing like that? In the it all depends what you call disci“Yet he was always risking his two, and shortly after you will be re dark.' In the twisting trenches, a few pline. Let me give you an example. own, and the men would follow him lieved." odd men would certainly not have “When we landed the men were any where. He had only to speak to “And they answered, "Only get been noticed if they had lagged be- ordered to advance with fixed bayo- get the most explicit obedience. us some tea, sir, and we'll stick hind, but not one man in the thou- nets and do the work with the cold “One day he said, "Look here, it as long as you like." sand funked it steel. men! Some English staff officers are “Their hard, stern-lipped faces “Our brigade, with reinforce“They were not to fire unless it coming to see you this afternoon. will never more blind me to the big, ments, numbered 3000: now they was absolutely necessary. Days Shave yourselves and try to look soft hearts they mask so effectually. cannot muster 300. alterwards we found some of our men smart, if you can. And, for heaven's “One day I was resting in a bit of "A lot will soon be patched up and out in the bad country around Quinn's sake, don't call me Alf." a dug-out, sopping wet, shaking with sent back to fight again. That is one Post dead with their rifles beside “My word, they did him proud that a feverish cold, no great-coat, or of the blessings of our voluntary sys- them; the bayonet fixed, and not a day. I see some of them now, with blanket or cover of any kind. I was tem. Some men fight again and round fired. their hard faces shaded by their not feeling very good. again until they are either killed or “They had obeyed orders until the slouched hats, and I remember them “A great big fellow went toiling crippled. last, because they were orders. They a grousing cursing crowd in the trans- up the hill, pulling himself from one “The majority stay at home in must have had innumerable tempta- port, and I think to myself, "Can these tree to the other by the branches, the comfort and safety, talk patriotism, tions to loose off their rifles, but they be the uncomplaining, unselfish, only way to get up. He had got some and gener ally enjoy life. The thought died like soldiers, with red-tippcd God-fearing heroes I fought with at way past me when he caught sight of all the wonderful men in the 8th bayonets and clean barrels. I call that Courtney's Post?" of me. and 10th Light Horse going out as discipline. “I tell you that battle turned those “I suppose I looked very they did is too much when you com“In August our fellows were re- fellows' best side outermost. wretched. Back he came with the good word, "Feeling knocked out, matey?" asks he. "Never mind, you buck up and Oh, I beg your pardon, sir." . “A day or two later he ca.ie up to me and again began to apologise. To apologise, when he had done me more good than I had imagined anything short of a quick and painless death could have done! “We had a young subaltern from Duntroon College, as gallant a boy as ever looked death in the face, and that he did every hour of the day and night for weeks. He commanded men old enough to be his father, and he was the darling of their hearts. “One day the inevitable happened, and he went down (to the sea front) with a big hole- in him. Some days afterwards his men were going back to rest camp and they came to me to inquire after him. “I can see them now, half a score of as unsavory-looking ruffians as ever could be imagined. “Their faces were shaggy with two weeks' beard and their eyes ● Then-Yea RSL President Col Egan and then-Yea Shire President Cr Peter Hauser lead an ANZAC Day march in High St. ● Turn To Page 26
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Local ANZAC History ● From previous page were red and bulging with unintermittent vigils. They had cheated death for yet another week. “And the tears ran down their cheeks as they begged to know if "there was any chance for the Boy". “Men like that stir your innermost fibre - I have seen those men shepherding that boy in the trenches in all sorts of ways. “I have seen them standing between him and the place from where the rifle fire was coming and he did not know it. “One man, to my certain knowledge, was hit that way. I charged him with it in the dug-out - he was not badly wounded - and he gave me the lie in the most emphatic Australian fashion. “I don't know what discipline demanded of me, but I do know that I shook hands and whispered to him that I would never tell the boy. “And he grinned and winked like the jolly old bushman he was. “The best laugh we had for six weeks came out of the lurid language used by Tommy Cornstalk. “Our post was at the head of a deep gully between two high hills, and there were places in that gully where the weirdest echoes lived. “A few words spoken at one of those spots would ring through the hills for a minute after and eventually die away in a ghostly whisper. “After the great armistice near the end of May we had good reason to know that the enemy had been using their eyes to some purpose. “They had new lines of fire, and places that were safe before the armistice were deadly dangerous afterwards. I suppose that is part of the game of war. “While the armistice was on two platoons were down in the rest camp, and when they came back none had told the men of the altered state of affairs. “Next morning two of these fellows were basking in the sun on the hillside, drinking hot tea and smoking. As far as they knew the place was quite safe. “I was just going to call out to them, when the first bullet arrived. It kicked up a great patch of dust be tween them. “Both men jumped simultaneously, a drop of 20ft, and as they jumped both made the same emphatic remark. “The echoes took it up and repassed it along in a sort of monotonous repetition. We stood spellbound to hear the immortal hills of Gallipoli repeating to one another the round
● The Australian flag is lowered to half-mast at Yea. ”I am guilty of only the slightest oaths of the Australian backblocks exaggeration. His young brother was in a shocked whisper. “When it was all over it was like about the youngest man there, and the curtain going down-on an excru- we had him in a place where he was ciatingly funny scene in a theatre. as safe as possible in such circum“The men were all strung very stances. “I used to hear this fellow come high by the events through which they had lived, and they gave themselves in at night from his signalling work, up to laughter that was almost hys- where his life wasn't worth an hour's purchase, and the first thing he would terical. “In the middle of it the Turks in say was always:- "Is Hal all right?" “I tell you he would wring my the trench opposite began to blaze away as if cartridges cost nothing, heart. I used to lie in my dug-out and that made us laugh harder than waiting for that question and fearing I would not hear it. For it was not Hal ever. “We held our sides and yelled. that I was worrying about. “I remember the last service the An hour afterwards you could see men wiping the tears from their battalion had before we landed. We cheeks and thumping their mates on were steaming past Cape Helles to the back and telling them not to be Anzac, the untried soldiers of a new blooming fools. Then they would all country preparing for our first battle ordeal. start over again. “The warships were roaring to“We had a good many brothers in our battalion, and it was touching to gether to cover the British landing see the anxiety of the elders for their at Cape Helles, and the padre gathered the men together for a simple younger brothers. “One fellow was a signalman, and service and talk. “One thing he told them that sank if I say that the casualty average among signalmen was 100 per cent. in. The band, who were also the
stretcher bearers, had come in for a lot of chaff, as non-combatants. "And the time is at hand," says the padre, "when you'll want to bite off your tongues for every word you've said to the band." “If ever words of man came true those words did. Ask any Australian who were the bravest men at Anzac, and you are sure to get the unhesitating an swer, "The stretcher-bearers." “I have seen them carrying wounded men down those hills up which we pulled ourselves by ropes passed from tree to tree. “The bullets were spitting all around them, and they were checking and going slow, their only concern being not to shake the tortured man they were carrying. “I know an officer whom they carried down through shell fire, and every time they heard a shell coming these two men put down the stretcher and threw themselves across the body to protect him from the shrapnel. “The proportion of their dead and wounded in the casualty lists show how these non-combatants did their work. Jokes about the band are not popular any longer; they never were very funny. “Some of them were pretty rough, but it is wonderful how they yield to the refining fire of battle. “There was one trench where the language was pretty sulpburous. One day they lost their lieutenant, a great favourite, by a shell which wounded him mortally and kicked a lot of sandbags on top of him. “The men set to work like maniacs, pulling away the sandbags and cursing horribly. “He heard them, and said, "Don't swear, men; that does no good." “They were his last words. It is a fact that an oath in that trench was a worse crime than cowardice from that day forward. “When the work of our men at Anzac is all over there is one thing every man there looks forward to as he looks forward to nothing else. “They started out-from Australia to come to the Old Country, and the bitterest disappointment of their lives was the day when they were told they must leave the ships at Egypt. “There was nothing they liked better in the trenches than to be told that one day they would march through the streets of London and fesel the stir at the heart of the great Empire for which they were fighting with such single-hearted devotion. And they would all say, "Heaven send a near day and let me live to see it."
● A traditional ANZAC Day game of two-up behind the Yea RSL Sub-Branch building.
News from our boys Published in The Yea Chronicle, December 16, 1915 ■ The following letter was received by Mr W. R. Saunders, late headmaster of the Yea State School, from Private Stan. Hodson, son of Mr Hodson, who was for several years on the Yea railway staff. Private S. Hodson was a pupil of the Yea school, and all the scholars of that school are sure to remember him: Lemnos Island, 111/10/1915 Dear Sir,-Just a short note to let you know I am alive and well, and trying to do my share with the rest of the Yea boys. I am in the Machine Gun section in the 5th Regiment, 14th Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade, I enlisted last February, and left Australia on the 25th of April, arrived in Egypt on the 28th of May. We stayed in Egypt at a placed called Heliopolis till the 20th of June. During that time I visited the Pyramids, the old city of Cairo, the Egyptian Museum, which I think is the most interesting museum in the world. Nearly all the jewels that were buried in the Pyramids, mummies that are supposed to be thousands of years old, and also all kinds of curios and ancient war implements are here. We were quartered at the Kisral Nile barracks for a week on police duty They were the headquarters of Napoleon when he was in Egypt. It was a great experience while on police duty. We used to go out in patrols of six men, with a N.C.O. and one of the English police guides. We would go up the main streets, clear out the hotels, and go through the slums, which I think must be the dirtiest slums in the world. The stench of the places almost made one vomit. When we had finished our week's police duty we went back to the camp. The next day we entrained and went to Alexandra. where we got on a boat and sailed for Gallipoli. We landed at Anzac on the 24th of June. I was there for three and a half months; took part in the left flank movement down towards Suvla Bay, where the English made a new landing, and was in the advance on Hill 971. I was in two charges, one on 8th and another on the 14th August. Then I was put into the M.G.S, and have been in it ever since. At the present time we are having a short rest to get our second wind and give the Turks some more to think about. \ I hope that this letter reaches you safely just to show that I have not forgotten you, This is all the news this time, so I remain, yours sincerely, PTE. STAN HODSON (No. 2061),
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Yea hears ‘News from our Boys’ ■ Throughout the years of World War I, the Yea community was keen to hear word from local lads serving “over there”. On January 6, 1916, The Yea Chronicle published a letter sent two months earlier. “Sergeant H. R. Bridges, writing from Anzac, says :-"Our brigade has been here eight weeks now, and has met with about the same fortune as other brigades have had. “I feel sure that, should I ever get back to good old Yea, after putting in time here, political fights will have no attraction for me, unless the use of high explosives, bombs, bullets, bayonets, etc., is legalised to settle such differences with. “Most of the things mentioned have very convincing ways about them. But, joking aside, hell, so far as I can gather, is not in the running with this place, and no literary effort can ever, even nearly, show forth the praise worthiness and honor which are due to our first boys when, on that Sunday morning in April, Australia came ashore here in Turkey. “It will always be my regret that I was not with the heroes at the landing. We are, of course, doing our bit, but it can never come up to what the first boys did. “Just imagine a spot similar to the devil's elbow, on the Highlands road, but devoid of trees, with stunted scrub running right down into the sea. “Picture one army under cover and the other in open boats rowing in to, what must have appeared to them, certain death, and, then, remember that the Australians not only landed, but also climbed the hills and, at the point of the bayonet, sent Johnny Turk flying for his life off them. “I can't send much news from here, as all our letters are censored, but most of the Yea boys, are away either sick, wounded, or clean knocked out. Tell the Rev Scott, Stan. Oliver, Wal. Taite and the others to keep the flag flying at the swimming baths this summer. “I hope they won't let the swimming club die out for want of a bit of battling. Don. Drysdale, Bob Steuart. Allan King and the two James' are the only ones I know here now." On January 13, the Yea paper said: “The Rev. G. Martin has received a cablegram from his son. Private Leslie Martin, who is at
Shire who have volunteered and left for the front, took place under most favourable conditions on Saturday last in the presence of a large assemblage of people from all parts of the Shire, all of whom met to do honour to the occasion, “The body of the hall and gallery were filled, and a very large number stood in the vestibule during the ceremony, which was performed by Cr J. Quinlan, the oldest councillor in the Shire, who has sat at the Council table for about 40 years. “The President of the Shire (Lieut. R. S. McAlpin), who was wounded at Gallipoli, occupied the chair. Included in the gathering were representative clergymen of all denominations and the Salvation Army and head master of the local State School. “The Yea Brass Band played several patriotic selections in front of the hall, and during the ceremony the band played The Marsaillaise and the Russian anthem, the proceedings being opened with the National Anthem, and closed with Auld Lang Syne. “The school children, under the charge of the headmaster (Mr Almond), were largely in evidence, as were also the Boy Scouts. “The principal business places in the town were closed and flags were flying. “ Cr J. Quinlan performed the unveiling in a few appropriate words, after which the band played Australia Will Be There. “Several patriotic speeches were then made, and Lieut. R. S. McAlpin, who had charge of the first contingent of Yea boys to leave these shores, thanked the ladies, on behalf of those at the front, for the many presents which they (the ladies) had forwarded to them. “Mr E. S. Purcell, senior, said it was with mixed feelings of regret and pleasure that he was presentregret when he thought of the young fellows whom he had known from infancy whose names were on the Honour Rolls, who had given their lives in this dreadful and bloody war for the safety of our hearths and homes. He felt sure none could help but feeling sad when they thought of the fatal landing at Gallipoli on the 25th April last. Still there was pleasure in knowing that the heroic deeds done by our Australian soldiers had placed our nation amongst the foremost in the world.”
● Ken Moore, of the Yea RSL sub-branch, leads an ANZAC Day parade, late 1980s, in Giffard Street, with the Providence hills in the background. “God help the Turks where they “All my mates over here were present in Cairo, Egypt, conveying New Year greetings to his relatives land; At certain points when we are not long in Egypt and did not know shelling we can see the Turks flying any Arabic, and whenever they and notifying that "all is well." “Private Martin is a stretcher up in the air when our shells explode. wanted to ask the old Turk anything “That is the time when we are I always acted as interpreter. bearer, and was amongst those who pleased - having our own back for I have also met one of our Indian are at Anzac.” some of our poor men who have gone soldiers who can speak French. ★ “That is the only way I could The following letter, published on under; I have been here for a month February 24, 1916, was written on up till now, and I am quite used to make myself understood, as he could not speak any English. December 11, 1915. It was received things. “I am as happy as can be, and “Well, mother, it seems a long by Mrs Williamson, of Cheviot from her son, a Trooper Jas. Williamson feel quite at home. No mistake. I will time since I was home. I guess there ANZAC have lots to tell when I get home. will be a great change when I get Gallipoli, One of my old schoolmates is in the back. 11/12/15 Headquarters Staff (Mick “None of you have the slightest “Dear Mother,-I am still alive and McCrystal), need to worry about me. as I am in well. So far I have not received a “He is looking well, and appears good health and good spirits. letter from home, but I expect to get to be doing alright. As far as I can “Although the distance is great one or two one of these fine days. learn, Albert is not yet on the penin- between me and my home folk, and “I am still keeping my promise sula. I think this will a great place for the shots and shells fly all around, I by writing home once a week, and "big bug" tourists after the war is over. think of you all day by day, I hope that you get all my letters “The sights are simply marvel“With kindest regards to all. - I safely. lous. You would smile if you saw our remain, your affectionate son. Jim” “Of course a person can never little homes, which are commonly ★ depend on his mail coming safely, known as dug outs. There is no doubt On March 9, 1916, a report was as sometimes a bomb sends the mail about a person seeing some great published on the unveiling of the bags flying. Honour Boards in the Yea Shire Hall. sights. “Just at the present time our guns “The ceremony of unveiling the “I feel quite pleased with myself are shelling like blazes, and the that I enlisted, because when I get Honor Boards, on which are enrolled sound is terrific. back I will have seen enough to do the names of the residents of the Yea me for the rest of my days. I often wish that you people could only see some of the things I have in front of me. Don't I often wish that I had Arthur with me. “We get very well treated here with gift and canteen stores. “Nothing to growl about. I believe that the Australians who have been wounded and gone to England have been treated very well. “The old M.P., of B.H.Q.. who offered to stick to me through thick and hin is now in England. He writes saying that the people look on the Australian soldiers as being something out of the common. “I have seen different Turkish prisoners here and have been talking to them in Arabic. I believe that about 90 per cent of the Turks can speak the Arabic language. “That is where another language comes in handy, as they could not speak a word of English. “I had a game of cards with one fellow. He seemed very interested. I ● Col Egan, then-Yea RSL President, lays a wreath at the started showing him some card Yea & District Memorial Hospital. ● Butsy McIntosh and Don McLeish lead an ANZAC march tricks, but he was too sharp for me.
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Grandstander Juniors at K’lake
■ Players are still needed for the Under 9 and Under 11 teams at Kinglake Junior Football Club. Training is held on Thursday nights at the Kinglake Memorial Oval between 5pm6pm. Phone Leigh, 0400 059 799, or Laura, 0400 027 668, for further details. To be eligible to play Under 9s the child must have turned 7-years-old prior to April 30, 2016.
Local footy on TV
■ The Northern Football League has a website on which there are highlights from all senior divisions. The top five plays of the week are featured on the site “powered by Red Vision and Red Onion”. www.northernfl.tv
Yea Golf Club
■ Sunday's Pennant golf results. Jonathon Fisher lost 2-1, Neil Peterson lost 3-2, Trevor Connell lost 4-2, Jeff Aurisch lost 2-1, Greg Clements was square, Kevin Coghlan won 3-1 and Mark Mullally lost 2-1 resulting in Yea losing 1½ to Seymour's 4½. ■ An excellent field of 36 players teed off to compete in the Baynes Memorial Mixed Canadian tournament this afternoon. With some 10 players from Mornington GC coming to support the event, it was always likely that the trophy might head that way …. and it has. Congrats to Barb Fisher and family in organising such a great day. A further 10 men competed in a Stroke event with Allan winning narrowly with an 84/72 from Bill Dredge 98/73. ■ The Dalhousie District Ladies Challenge Bowl comes to Yea Golf Club on Thursday May 12. - YeaGolfClub.com.au
Eltham under pump
■ A ruthless attacking display helped Macleod continue its unbeaten start to 2016 with a 47-point win over Eltham at De Winton Park. The Roos’ potency was highlighted by 13 individual goal kickers as they led at every change during Kane Shaw’s record-breaking 242nd game. Despite the scoreline, Macleod withstood a serious Eltham challenge throughout the second half to run eventually run away 22.21 (153) to 15.16 (106) winners. - Connor O'Leary
Creekers at top
■ Diamond Creek moved one game clear atop the NFL Division 2 ladder following a convincing 23-point victory over the Fitzroy Stars at Coventry Oval in Round 2. After both sides recorded comfortable Round 1 wins, it was the Creekers who were able to continue their good form, dominating the Stars in every facet of the game to record their second win on the trot in the 14.16 (100) to 11.11 (77) result. Coming off an 87-point win against former Division 1 outfit North Heidelberg last week, the Stars would have fancied their chances heading into this match. Final score: Diamond Creek 14.16 (100) def Fitzroy Stars 11.11 (77) - Ben Pascuzzi
Hunters lock out
■ Duck hunters are being vilified by the Andrews Labor Government in its decision to close another hunting reserve without consultation or appropriate consideration, Shooters and Fishers MLC for Northern Victoria Daniel Young. “The government will say it supports the legal activities of law abiding duck hunters, but privately work behind our backs to issue bans and closures of wetlands without considerate discussion,” Mr Young said. Mr Young’s remarks come as the Minister of Agriculture and Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water advertised a notice that Johnson Swamp State Game Reserve near Kerang was to close last Sunday (Apr. 17).
Court Lists Seymour Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division. Thursday, April 21 Victoria Police v Stoove, Mark John. Chief Commissioner's Office Victoria Police v Sutherland, Ian. Socit-Seymour Victoria Police v Coughlin, Todd Andrew. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police v Martin, Naci Jacob. Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police v Brown, Raymond James. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Skinner, Kelly. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Edwards, Dylan. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police v Seers, Jamie. Uni-Yea Victoria Police v Beattie, Benjamin. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Doyle, Jamie. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police v Costa, Francesco. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police v Seers, Jamie. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Dukes, Toni. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Knox, Hayden. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police v Byrne, Rory. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Knox, Hayden John. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police v Foote, David. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police v Devine, Jamie Gerard. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police v Smith, Michael. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police v Jones, Kim Maree. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v O'keefe, Luke Cory. Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police v Costa, Francesco. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police v Kelly, Jason Adam. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police v Edwards, Dylan. Sid Administrative Support Victoria Police v Smith, Michael. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police v Collins, Jennifer. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Brennan, Michael. Socit-Seymour Victoria Police v Teven, Scott. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police v Sterio, Karen. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police v Kandus, Frank. Uni-Yea Victoria Police v Collins, Robert Paul. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Milne, Robert Dale. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Toll Enforcement v Singh, Zora. Melbourne Victoria Police - Toll Enforcement v D'onofrio, Derrick Paul. Melbourne Victoria Police v Smith, Noel. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Dryden, John. Uni-Healesville Victoria Police v Mcminn, Ceri Susan. Uni-Kinglake Victoria Police v Watts, Ricky. Uni-Kinglake Victoria Police v Spratling, Shayne. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police. Bridges, Peter Robert. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Poulton, Benjamin. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police v Dryden, Michael. Ciu-Alexandra Victoria Police v Dryden, John Leigh. Ciu-Alexandra Victoria Police v Oconnell, James. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Murray, Thomas. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police v Constable,
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Department Of Human Services v Macdonald, Sheralee Yvonne. Department Of Human Services Victoria Police v Kyriacou, Andrew Ronald. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Kyriacou, Andrew. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Mostafa, Omar. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v King, Robert. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Holzinger, Angela. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Holzinger, Angela. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Papageorgiou, George. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Carpenter, Benjamin. Uni-Yea Victoria Police v Jessiman, Christopher. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police v Rhue, Paul Jeffrey. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Evans, Christopher. Operations Response Unit Victoria Police v Walsh, Tanya Marie. Uni-Kyneton Community Corrections Centre v Mostafa, Omar. Community Corrections Centre Community Corrections Centre v Mostafa, Omar. Community Corrections Centre Australian Taxation Office v Burdett, Adam. Melbourne Friday, April 29 Victoria Police v Stuart, KellyLee. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police v Lalich, Richard. Sid Administrative Support Victoria Police v Gribble, Tiffany Louise. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police v Leahy, Todd James. Crime Scene ServicesMitchell Civil List Tuesday, April 26 Goulburn Valley Water v Baines, Allan James Ambulance Victoria v Mclean, Christopher Greystone Farm (Vic) Pty Ltd v Goodrich, Kate Mitchell Shire Council v Gibson, Sarah Anne Tuesday, May 3 Australian Postal Corporation v Browne, Shenley Anne Shire Of Strathbogie v Adams, Dean Lindsay Mitchell Shire Council v Inness, Alan William Mitchell Shire Council v Baines, Allan James Mitchell Shire Council v O'connell, Billy John Mitchell Shire Council v Purejet Holdings Pty Ltd Tuesday, May 10 Ga Wade P/L v Tull, Steven Shire Of Strathbogie v Swieboda, Eraszim Henry Wednesday, May 11 Mitchell Shire Council v Carruthers, John Paul Mansfield Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, April 20 Shire Of Mansfield v Liu, Ju. Shire Of Mansfield Shire Of Mansfield v Milic, Simone. Shire Of Mansfield Shire Of Mansfield v Galati, Francesco Jordan. Shire Of Mansfield Shire Of Mansfield v Flutey, Stephen. Shire Of Mansfield Shire Of Mansfield v Denny, David. Shire Of Mansfield Shire Of Mansfield v Cooper, Dante. Shire Of Mansfield Shire Of Mansfield v Coker, Graham. Shire Of Mansfield Shire Of Mansfield v Bray, Raymond. Shire Of Mansfield Shire Of Mansfield v Leggett, Matthew. Shire Of Mansfield Shire Of Mansfield v Hyde, Cindy. Shire Of Mansfield
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Day at the local footy will do you good
● By Ash Long, Editor ■ This is not a sports report. But it IS a celebration of country footy. The page comes with a bit of free advice that a day at the Yea football (and netball) will do you good. The next opportunity for Yea and Kinglake readers to take in some local footy is Monday’s ANZAC Day clash between the two towns at the Mountain Reserve in Kinglake. The long range forecasts are predicting plenty of sunshine for Monday, so you might want to make a family day of it. Yea (and Kinglake) have been hoofing around the footy fields for nearly 130 years. Our recent Local Paper historical features have looked at how much football has been part of Yea’s weekly winter life. In the early days, Yea players and supporters would travel by horse-and-cart to get to the matches. It was sometimes an all-day (and all-night) affair. Earliest reports talk about matches with Alexandra. Before the railway went through, it was by horse journey that local man Don McLeish estimates probably took 45 hours one-way. As well as playing the match, the pioneers would take part in hospitality that evening, getting back into Yea about 4am5am on a Sunday. After a sleep, club members would gather again somewhere (strictly speaking, local pubs weren’t allowed to open to locals on the Sabbath) for a “pleasant Sunday”. Apart from the pubs, favourite haunts to tap a keg included by the Goulburn River at Killingworth. A day at the Yea footy is a great oppor-
● Jason Bullen and Philip Webb catch up for a yarn at the Yea footy on Saturday ● Yea’s Xavier O’Dwyer (No 19) looks on as Patrick Evans the final term thriller; Coach Morphet (No 2) refuses to be intimidated by some willing behind-the- their young legs out- praised his team. He plau contests at the start of the seniors’ football match at pacing the Gem- reminded them to fothe Rec. on Saturday. brook-Cockatoo play- cus on one match at a tunity to catch up with hospital, and there to elsewhere, the team ers who had been so time. He thanks the local families. see talented grandson list evokeed plenty of vocal and assertive supporters who have You will see your Kieran Spagnolo. memories for me. crowded the rooms. early in the match. The Yea Football old friends ... and put In Lorna’s case, The Cunningham, And then that fayourself in the danger she had her eyes out family name makes miliar siren from the Netball Club is a great institution of which to of making new friends for Xavier and Dan me recall the speedy press box. too. O’Dwyer. wingman Peter of the Many times that si- be part. Buy a membership On Saturday, paIt was not so easy 1980s, showing his ren has signalled a trons were welcomed for the Mums. In be- brilliance along the narrow loss for Yea. from Meagan Callanat the gate by club stal- tween helping out the grandstand side. But this time it meant der. Or just come week wart Glen ‘Horace’ club, Susan Spagnolo The Evans brothers a win. What a great by week. You will enjoy the “belonging”. McMaster, ‘super- (also in the canteen) were supported by start to the season. vised’ by Don Mc- was watching out ner- their Dad, Adrian Leish, now in his 90s. vously for Kieran, (‘Doggy’), always doDavid Aldous was who had put on the nating his time generthere too, looking good footy boots for the sea- ously, managing the after his recent che- son, after knee surgery Tigers bar. motherapy and radia- some time back. I met parents of tion at Peter Mac. Kim Slavin (also players Flynn and They were de- helping players with Ivill. I watched coach lighted when former physiotherapy) was Guy Morphett give Waranga NE Football anxious for her sons intelligent and praise Association player Xavier and Dan. to his players at threeDick O’Bree, 79, arAll men played ex- quarter-time, successrived with wife Nancy. tremely well. By the fully urging them to Dick is not beyond end of the match, Su- take the lead in the fichasing the match san was racing nal quarter. footy, when it is kicked around, feeding playJulian Mahon into the outer after a ers during ‘warm showed talent all afterdown’, with plates of noon. Ryan Sargeant goal or behind. Nancy laughed that sausage rolls. is a club favourite. There are lots of Dick is careful to handThe Tigers clawed family back point-by-point in ball the Sherrin back familiar ● Guy Morphet inspires his team into play, rather than names. Riley Aldous was prominent in the have a kick. ● Follow the On the boundary, day’s play. local football we saw Bev Drysdale The published team every week in ● Yea’s Robbie Wilson kicks the first from ‘Box Hill’ and list included referThe Local Paper club goal for the season. near-neighbour Lorna ences to many estabSlavin, in her young lished Yea family 80s, who had ridden in names: Aldous, Cunfrom Homewood on ningham, Evans, the rail trail, on her Flynn, Hill, Ivill, pedal-powered tri- Jarvie, Kiss, Mahon, Marasco, Morphet, cycle. Both were there to Neilson, O'Dwyer, watch grandsons don Ryan, Sargeant, the Tigers guernsey Saville, Spagnolo and Wilson. for 2016. After a generation Bev was recovering ● H. Jarvie had his hands full from a stay in of your scribe being
● Faraway from the crowds of the MCG or Etihad Stadium, or even the increasingly professional arenas of leagues such as the Northern, Goulburn Valley or Riddell, you can always count on a warm local welcome at the Yea Football League, at the Yea Recreation Reserve. The crowds can be counted in the hundreds rather than the thousands.
● Yea senior coach Guy Morphet (No 31) avoids a hip-andshoulder bump from a Gembrook-Cockatoo player at the Yea Recreation Reserve on Saturday.
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WHAT’S ON Wed., Apr. 20 (3rd Wed.) Every Wednesday 10am-12 Noon. Yea Pottery Studio. Phone: 0408 401 458. Every Wednesday 6.30pm for 7pm. Rotary Club of Alexandra. At Alexandra Golf Club, Gordon St, Alexandra. Every Wednesday 6.30pm for 7pm. Rotary Club of Kinglake Ranges. At Rosewood Cottage, 101 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd, Kinglake. Phone: 5786 2005 for catering only. Every Wednesday 6.30pm for 7pm. Rotary Club of Alexandra. At Alexandra Golf Club, Gordon St, Alexandra.
Thu., Apr. 21 (3rd Thu.) Every Thursday 9am-3pm. Yea Men’s Shed. Every Tues. and Thurs. Phone: 5780 1459. Every Thursday 6.30pm. Rotary Club of Eltham. At The Common, 26 Commercial Place, Eltham. Contact: Ann Lynch,
Every Thursday 6.30pm for 7pm. Rotary Club of Yea. At Yea Golf Club, Racecourse Rd, Yea. Attendance Officer: John Handsaker, 0419 152 007. handyhandsaker @bigpond.com
Fri., Apr. 22 (4th Fri.) Every Friday 8pm-10pm. Bingo. At Yea Bowls Club. Ph: 5797 2770.
Sat., Apr. 23 (4th Fri.) 12.30pm. Yea RSL Sub-Branch. At the Yea RSL Hall, Snodgrass St, Yea. Phone: 5797 3305. Friday, April 22 4pm-6pm. Community Twilight Event. At Whittlesea Primary School. Family games.
Sun., Apr. 24 (4th Sun.) Every Sunday 8.30am. Communion. St Peter’s Memorial Anglican Church, Kinglake. Cnr Bald Spur Rd and Kinglake-Whittlesea Rd., Kinglake. Phone: Rev. Stephen Holmes, 9716 2042. Every Sunday 8.30am. Service. St Mary’s Catholic Parish, Kinglake. Phone: Fr Martin Ashe, Parish Priest, 9717 6482. Every Sunday 9am. Sunday Service. Scots Presbyterian Church, Yea. Station St, Yea. Phone: Val Borrie, Secretary. 5792 2286. 3rd Sunday 9am. Service. At Uniting Church, Kinglake West. 1050 Main Rd. 1st and 3rd Sundays. Phone: 9716 2330. Every Sunday 9.15am. Eucharist. St Luke’s Memorial Anglican Church, Yea. Lyons St, Yea. Phone: 5792 2281. Sunday, April 24 Day On High, Mansfield. Annual showcase of the Upper Goulburn Wine Region. Enjoy wines, gourmet food and live music. Purchase a tasting glass and sample as many wines and delicacies from artisan producers, meet wine makers, enjoy lunch packs from local chefs - picnic in style.
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■ Seniors. Round 1. Results. Saturday, April 16. Alexandra 13.12 (90) d Thornton-Eildon 9.5 (59). Yarra Glen 17.16 (118) d Kinglake 6.7 (43). Yarra Junction 12.14 (86) d Powelltown 9.19 (73). Yea 8.9 (57) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 7.13 (55). Seville - Bye. ■ Seniors. Round 1. Ladder. 1. Yarra Glen, 276.42, 4. 2. Alexandra, 152.54, 4. 3. Yarra Junction, 117.81, 4. 4. Yea, 103.64, 4. 5. Seville, 0.00, 4. 6. Gembrook-Cockatoo, 96.49, 0. 8. Thornton Eildon, 65.56, 0. 9. Kinglake, 36.44, 0. ■ Seniors. Round 2. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Gembrook-Cockatoo v Seville. Powelltown v Alexandra. Thornton Eildon v Yarra Glen. Monday, April 25. Kinglake v Yea. Yarra Junction - Bye. ■ Reserves. Round 1. Results. Saturday, April 16. Alexandra 10.10 (70) d Thornton Eildon 6.8 (44). Kinglake 8.5 (53) d Yarra Glen 7.10 (52). Yarra junction 15.9 (9) d Powelltown 8.10 (58). Gembrook-Cockatoo 8.6 (54) d Yea 5.8 (38). Seville - Bye. ■ Reserves. Round 1. Ladder. 1. Yarra Glen, 274.42, 4. 2. Alexandra, 152.54, 4. 3. Yarra Junction, 117.81, 4. 4. Yea, 103.64, 4. 5. Seville, 0.00, 4. 6. Gembrook-Cockatoo, 96.49, 0. 7. Powelltown, 84.8, 0. 8. Thornton Eildon, 65.56, 0. 9. Kinglake, 36.44, 0. ■ Reservess. Round 2. Fixture. Saturday,April 23. Gembrook-Cockatoo v Seville. Kinglake v Yea. Powelltown v Alexandra. Thornton Eildon v Yarra Glen. ■ Under 18. Round 1. Results. Saturday, April 16. Woori Yallock-Powelltown 19.13 (127) d Kinglake 7.4 (46). Emerald 25.12 (162) d Monbulk-Seville 2.3 (15). Yarra Glen 14.13 (97) d Warburton Millgrove 4.8 (32). Wandin 9.7 (61) d Mt Evelyn 7.14 (56). Upwey Tecoma - Bye. ■ Under 18. Round 1. Ladder. 1.Emerald, 1080.00, 4. 2. Yarra Glen, 303.12, 4. 3. Woori Yallock-Powelltown, 276.09, 4. 4. Wandin, 108.93, 4. 5. Upwey Tecoma, 0.00, 4. 6. Mt Evelyn, 91.80, 0. 7. Kinglake, 36.22, 0. 8. Warburton Millgrove, 32.99, 0. 9. Monbulk-Seville, 9.26, 0. ■ Under 18. Round 2. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Woori Yallock-Powelltown v Mt Evelyn. Upwey Tecoma v Monbulk-SZeville. Wandin v Emerald. Monday, April 25. Kinglake v Yarra Glen. Warburton Millgrove - Bye.
■ Veterans. Round 1. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Woori Yallock v Mount Evelyn. Sunday, April 24. Croydon North v Marysville. Wandin v Emerald.
■ Reserves. Round 3. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Thomastown v Fitzroy Stars. Panton Hill v Hurstbridge. Sunday, April 24. Lalor v Diamond Creek. North Heidelberg - Bye. ■ Under 19. Round 2. Results. Saturday, April 16. Kilmore 13.7 (85) d Diamond Creek 11.2 (68). Banyule 16.18 (114) d Eping 8.1 (49). North Heidelberg 17.20 (122) d Panton Hill 5.1 (31). Mernda 16.11 (107) d Hurstbridge 4.8 (32). St Mary’s 13. (86) d South Morang 12.12 (84). ■ Under 19. Round 2. Ladder. 1. Banyule, 266.22, 8. 2. Mernda, 130.95, 8. 3. Diamond Creek, 227.72, 4. 4. North Heidelberg, 128.95, 4. 5. South Morang, 121.48, 4. 6. Kilmore, 107.63, 4. 7. St Mary’s, 89.19, 4. 8. Epping, 71.79, 4. 9. Hurstbridge, 71.51, 4. 10. Panton Hill, 16.55, 0. ■ Under 19. Round 3. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Banyule v St Mary’s. North Heidelberg v Kilmore. Mernda v Diamond Creek. Panton Hill v Hurstbridge. Monday, April 25. South Morang v Epping.
Creek 42 d Warburton Millgrove 21. Belgrave 23 d Woori Yallock 13. Monbulk Hawks 25 d Emerald 22. Upwey-Tecoma 27 d Healesville 13. Wandin 30 d Mount Evelyn 11. Round 2. Fixture. Saturdau, April 23. Monbulk Hawks v Olinda Ferny Creek. Wandin v Emerald. Woori Yallock v Mount Evelyn. Upwey Tecoma v Belgrave. Warburton Millgrove c Healesville. ■ Division 2. A-Grade. Round 1. Results. Saturday, April 16. Alexandra 32 d Thornton Eildon 20. Seville - Bye. Yarra Glen 81 d Kinglake 19. Yarra Juynction 53 d Powelltown 33. Yea - Bye. Round 2. Saturday, April 23. Seville - Bye. Powelltown v Alexandra. Thornton Eildon v Yarra Glen. Yarra Junction - Bye. Monday, April 25. Kinglake v Yea. ■ Division 2. B-Grade. Round 1. Results. Saturday, April 16. Alexandra 32 d Thornton Eildon 20. Seville - Bye. Yarra Glen 81 d Kinglake 19. Yarra Junction 53 d Powelltown 33. Yea - Bye. Round 2. Saturday, April 23. Seville - Bye. Powelltown v Alexandra. Thornton Eildon v Yarra Glen. Yarra Junction - Bye. Monday, April 25. Kinglake v Yea. ■ Division 2. C-Grade. Round 1. Results. Saturday, April 16. Alexandra - Bye. Seville - Bye. Yarra Glen 42 d Kinglake 21. Yarra Junction 35 d Powelltown 33. Yea 22 drew with GembrookCockatoo 22. Round 2. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Gembrook-Cockatoo v Seville. Powelltown v Alexandra. Yarra Glen - Bye. Yarra Junction Bye. Monday, April 25. Kinglake v Yea. ■ Division 2. D-Grade. Round 1. Results. Saturday, April 16. Seville - Bye. Yarra Glen 22 d Kinglake 18. Powelltown 31 d Yarra Junction 16. Yea 26 d Gembrook-Cockatoo 9. Alexandra 27 d Thornton Eildon 10. Round 2. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Gembrook-Cockatoo v Seville. Powelltown v Alexandra. Thornton Eildon v Yarra Glen. Yarra Junction - Bye. Monday, April 25. Kinglake v Yea. ■ 17 and Under. Round 1. Results. Saturday, April 16. Yarra Junction 45 d Kinglake 12. Healesville 43 d Powelltown 3. Warburton Millgrove 35 d Olinda Ferny Creek 11. Wandin 42 d Mount Evelyn 26. Round 2. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Powelltown v Yarra Junction. Wandin - Bye. Mount Evelyn - Bye. Monday, April 25. Kinglake v Olinda Ferny Creek. Warburton Millgrove v Healesville.
AFL YARRA RANGES DIV. 1. RESULTS ■ Seniors. Round 1. Results. Saturday, April 16. Woori Yallock 21.14 (140) d Belgrave 9.10 (64). Monbulk 18.9 (117) d Emerald 10.9 (69). Upwey Tecoma 12.15 (87) d Healesville 8.12 (60). Olinda Ferny Creek 17.17 (119) d Warburton Millgrove 3.7 (25). Mt Evelyn 18.12 (120) d Wandin 16.15 (111). ■ Seniors. Round 1. Ladder. 1. Olinda Ferny Creek, 476.00, 4. 2. Woori Yallock, 218.75, 4. 3. Monbulk, 169.57, 4. 4. Upwey Tecoma, 145.00, 4. 5. Mt Evelyn, 108.11, 4. 6. Wandin, 92.50, 0. 7. Healesville, 68.97, 0. 8. Emerald, 58.97, 0. 9. Belgrave, 45.71, 0. 10. Warburton-Millgrove, 21.01, 0. ■ Seniors. Round 2. Fixtures. Saturday, April 23. Monbulk v Olinda Ferny Creek. Wandin v Emerald. Woori Yallock v Mt Evelyn.Monday, April 25. Warburton Millgrove v Healesille. Upwey Tecoma v Belgrave. ■ Reserves. Round 1. Results. Saturday, April 16. Belgrave 27.15 (177) d Woori Yallock 1.2 (8). Monbulk 10.14 (74) d Emerald 8.5 (53). Healesville 12.10 (82) d Upwey Tecoma 3.8 (26). Olinda Ferny Creek 13.13 (91) d Warburton Millgrove 2.4 (16). Sunday, April 17. Wandin 7.18 (60) d Mt Evelyn 6.3 (39). ■ Reserves. Round 1. Ladder. 1. Belgrave, 2212.50, 4. 2. Olinda Ferny Creek, 568.75, 4. 3. Healesville, 315.38, 4. 4. Wandin, 153.85, 4. 5. Monbulk, 139.62, 4. 6. Emerald, 71.62, 0. 7. Mt Evelyn, 65.00, 0. 8. Upwey Tecoma, 31.71, 0. 9. Warburton Millgrove, 17.58, 0. 10. Woori Yallock, 4.52, 0. ■ Reserves. Round 2. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Monbulk v Olinda Ferny Creek. Wandin v Emerald. Woori Yallockl v Mt Evelyn. Monday, April 25. Warburton Millgrove v Healesville. Upwey Tecoma v Belgrave.
NORTHERN F.L. DIV. 1. RESULTS ■ Seniors. Round 2. Results. Saturday, April 16. Macleod 22.21 (153) d Eltham 15.16 (106). Greensborough 19.15 (129) d Northcote Park 6.8 (44). West Preston-Lakeside 21.18 (144) d Lower Plenty 6.7 (43). Heidelberg 12.11 (83) d Whittlesea 7.9 (51). Bundoora 19.13 (127) d Montmorency. 12.6 (78). ■ Seniors. Round 2. Ladder. 1. Greensborough, 255.06, 8. 2. Heidelberg, 230.43, 8 . 3. West Preston Lakeside, 179.84, 8. 4. Macleod, 151.34, 8. 5. Bundoora, 100.00, 4. 6. Northcote Park, 58.38, 4. 7. Whittlesea, 80.12,, 0. 8. Montmorency, 73.74, 0. 9. Eltham, 60.16, 0. 10. Lower Plenty, 30.77. 0. ■ Seniors. Round 3. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Northcote Park v West Preston Lakeside. Eltham v Montmorency. Greensborough v Bundoora. Lower Plenty v Whittlesea. Monday, April 25. Heidelberg v Macleod. ■ Reserves. Round 2. Results. Saturday, April 16. Macleod 12.8 (80) d Eltham 5.13 (43). Greensborough 10.12 (72) d Northcote Park 410 (34). West Preston-Lakeside 10.13 (73) d Lower Plenty 7.4 (46). Heidelberg 13.15 (93) d Whittlesea 5.4 (34). Bundoora 10.11 (71) d Montmorency 8.9 (57). ■ Reserves. Round 2. Ladder. 1. Heidelberg, 229.07, 8. 2. Bundoora, 213.51, 8. 3. West Preston-Lakeside, 129.46, 8. 4. Greensborough, 150.00, 6. 5. Northcote Park, 115.32, 4. 6. Macleod, 74.62, 4. 7. Eltham, 69.67, 2. 8. Whittlesea, 60.61, 0. 9. Montmorency, 58.18, 0. 10. Lower Plenty, 55.37, 0. ■ Reserves. Round 3. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Northcote Park v West Preston-Lakeside. Eltham v Montmorency. Greensborough v Bundoora. Lower Plenty v Whittlesea. Monday, April 25. Heidelberg v Macleod. ■ Under 19. Round 2. Results. Saturday, April 16. Eltham 18.20 (128) d Macleod 12.6 (78). Greensborough 12.14 (86) d Northcote Park 7.8 (50). Lower Plenty 14.8 (92) d West PrestonLakeside 8.6 (54). Bundoora 14.18 (102) d Montmorency 5.8 (38). Whittlesea - Bye. ■ Under 19. Round 2. Ladder. 1.Bundoora, 217.07, 8. 2. Eltham, 149.61, 8. 3. Lower Plenty, 170.37, 4. 4. Whittlesea, 125.35, 4. 5. Greensborough, 119.13, 4. 6. Montmorency, 63.19, 4. 7. West Preston-Lakeside, 69.06, 0. 8. Northcote Park, 66.19, 0.9. Macleod, 59.80, 0. ■ Under 19. Round 3. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Northcote Park v West Preston-Lakeside. Eltham v Montmorency. Greensborough v Bundoora. Lower Plenty v Whittlesea. Macleod - Bye.
NORTHERN F.L. DIV. 2. RESULTS ■ Seniors. Round 2. Results. Saturday, April 16. Hurstbridge 13.18 (96) d Lalor 8.7 (55). Diamond Creek 14.16 (100) d Fitzroy Stars 11.11 (77), North Heidelberg 10.9 (69) d Panton Hill 7.11 (53). Thomastown - Bye. ■ Seniors. Round 2. Ladder. 1. Diamond Creek, 169.35, 8. 2. Hurstbridge, 174.55, 4. 3. Fitzroy Stars, 142.95, 4. 4. Thomastown, 140.21, 4. 5. North Heidelberg, 62.43, 4. 6. Lalor, 65.52, 0. 7. Panton Hill, 55.87, 0. ■ Seniors. Round 3. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Thomastown v Fitzroy Stars. Panton Hill v Hurstbridge. Sunday, April 24. Lalor v Diamond Creek. North Heidelberg - Bye. ■ Reserves. Round 2. Results. Saturday, April 16. Hurstbridge 16.13 (109) d Lalor 7.8 (50). Diamond Creek 21.18 (14) d Fitzroy Stars 7.4 (46). North Heidelberg 17.20 (122) d Panton Hill 5.1 (31). Thomastown - Bye. ■ Reserves. Round 2. Ladder. 1. Diamond Creek, 351.90, 8. 2. North Heidelberg, 282.05, 8. 3. Hurstbridge, 218.00, 4. 4. Thomastown, 141.18,l 4. 6. Lalor, 55.80, 0. 7. Fitzroy Stars, 38.43, 0.
NORTHERN F.L. DIV. 3. RESULTS ■ Seniors. Round 3. Results. Saturday, April 16. Epping 12.8 (80) d Banyule 12.7 (79). Kilmore 14.13 (97) d Heidelberg West 4.4 (28). Mernda 13.11 (89) d Watsonia 9.14 (68). St Mary’s 14.14 (98) d South Morang 12.10 (82). ■ Seniors. Round 3. Ladder. 1. St Mary’s, 189.8, 12. 2. Mernda, 130.49, 12. 3. Epping, 159.04, 8. 4. Watsonia, 106.8, 8. 5. Banyule, 157.75, 4. 6. Kilmore, 63.8, 4. 7. South Morang, 77.20, 0. 8. Heidelberg West, 25.96, 0. ■ Seniors. Round 4. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Watsonia v Kilmore. Heidelberg West v Mernda. Banyule v St Mary’s. Monday, April 25. South Morang v Epping. ■ Reserves. Round 3. Results. Saturday, April 16. Epping 9.7 (61) drew with Banyule 8.13 (61). Heidelberg West 10.5 (65) d Kilmore 8.11 (59). Mernda 16.12 (108) d Watsonia 8.3 (51). South Morang 9.8 (62) d St Mary’s 6.10 (46). ■ Reserves. Round 3. Ladder. 1. South Morang, 225.23, 12. 2. Banyule, 440.22, 10. 3. St Mary’s, 282.86, 8. 4. Mernda, 105.56, 8. 5. Epping, 265.60, 6. 6. Heidelberg West, 25.25, 4. 7. Watsonia, 29.11, 0. 8. Kilmore, 19.27, 0. ■ Reserves. Round 4. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Watsonia v Kilmore. Heidelberg West v Mernda. Banyule v St Mary’s. Monday, April 25. South Morang v Epping.
AFL YARRA RANGES NETBALL RESULTS ■ Division 1. A-Grade. Round 1. Results. Saturday, April 16. Wori Yallock 64 d Belgrave 49. Monbulk Hawks 71 d Emerald 14. Healesville 49 d Upwey Tecoma 25. Olinda Ferny Creek 68 d Warburton Millgrove 40. Wandin 40 d Mount Evelyn 30. Round 2. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Monbulk Hawks v Olinda Ferny Creek. Wandin v Emerald. Woori Yallock v Mount Evelyn. Monday, April 25. Upwey Tecoma v Belgrave. Warburton Millgrove v Healesville. ■ Division 1. B-Grade. Round 1. Results. Saturday, April 16. Woori Yallocl 43 d Belgrave 27. Emerald 58 d Monbulk Hawks 34. Upwey Tecoma 27 d Healesville 26. Olinda Ferny Creek 51 d Warburton Millgrave 38. Wandin 48 d Mount Evelyn 37. Round 2. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Monbulk Hawks v Olinda Ferny Creek. Wandin v Emerald. Woori Yallock v Mount Evelyn. Monday, April 25. Upwey Tecoma v Belgrave. Warburton Millgrove v Healesville. ■ Division 1. C-Grade. Round 1. Results. Saturday, April 16. Olinda Ferny Creek 31 d Warburton Millgrove 19. Woori Yallock 36 d Belgrave 32. Emerald 37 d Monbulk Hawks 19. Sunday, April 17. Healesville 37 d Upwey Tecoma 14. Round 2. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Monbulk Hawks v Olinda Ferny Creek. Wandin v Emerald. Woori Yallock v Mount Evelyn. Monday, April 25. Upwey Tecoma v Belgrave. Warburton Millgrove v Healesville. ■ Division 1. D-Grade. Round 1. Results. Saturday, April 16. Olinda Ferny Creek 42 d
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FRIDAY,APRIL15 ■ Section 1 Grading. Results. West PrestonLakeside 1 43 d Fitzroy Stars 1 42. North Heidelberg 1 53 d Northcote Park 1 36. Diamond Creek 1 67 d Greensborough 1 44. Bundoora 1 Bye. Ladder. 1. North Heidelberg 1, 122.5 100.00. 2. Diamond Creek 1, 120.16, 66.57. 3 West Preston Lakeside 1, 99.28, 66.67. 4 Greensborough 1, 95.77, 66.67. 5. Fitzroy Stars 1, 120.00, 50.00. 6. Bundoora 1, 86.66, 0.00. 7 Northcote Park, 70.44, 0.00. Round 4. Fixture Friday, April 22. North Heidelberg 1 v Diamond Creek 1. Greensborough 1 v West Preston Lakeside 1. Fitzroy Stars 1 v Bundoora 1 Northcote Park 1 - Bye. ■ Section 2 Grading. Results. Diamond Creek 2 26 d Greensborough 2 20. Whittlesea 1 32 d Watsonia 1 23. Bundoora 2 29 d Eltham 23. Heat 1 25 d South Morang 22. Ladder. 1. Heat 1 189.46, 100.00. 2. Bundoora 2, 119.18, 83.33. 3 Whittlesea 1, 148.39, 66.67. 4. Diamond Creek 106.06, 66.67. 5. Watsonia 1, 96.20, 66.67. 6 South Morang, 127.27, 50.00. 7. Greensborough 2, 87.50, 33.33.8. Eltham, 69.15, 0.00. 9. Round 4. Fixture. Friday, April 22. Watsonia 1 d Bundoora 2. Eltham v Heat 1. Greensborough 2 v Whittlesea 1. South Morang 1 v Diamond Creek 2. ■ Section 3 Grading. Results. Diamond Creek 2 26 d Greensborough 2 20. Whittlesea 1 32 d Watsonia 1 23. Bundoora 2 29 d Eltham 23. Heat 1 25 d South Morang 1 22. Ladder. 1. Heat 1 189.47, 100.00. 2. Bundoora 2, 119.18, 83.33. 3 Whittlesea 1, 148.39, 66.67. 4. Diamond Creek 2, 106.06, 66.67. 5. Wastonia 1, 96.20, 66.67. 6 South Morang 1, 127.27, 50.00. 7. Greensborough, 87.50, 33.33. 8. Eltham, 69.15, 0.00.
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Round 4. Fixture. Friday, April 22. Watsonia 1 v Bundoora 2. Eltham v Heat 1. Greensborough 2 v Whittlesea 1. South Morang 1 v Diamond Creek 2. ■ Section 4 Grading. Results. Lalor 1 33 d Bundoora 3 30. Watsonia 2 27 d Whittlesea 3 20. Heat 2 24 drew with Hurstbridge 1 24. Mernda 1 29 d Greensborough 4 18. Thomastown 1- Bye. Ladder. 1. Mernda 1, 224.53, 100.00. 2. Thomastown 1, 125.64, 100.00. 3. Watsonia 2, 109.84, 66.67. 4. Heat 2, 108.05, 66.67. 5. Hurstbridge 1, 131.58, 50.00. 6. Lalor 1, 76.7, 33.33. 7. Greensborough 4, 70.48, 16.67. 8. Bundoora 3, 90.91, 0.00. 9. Whittlesea 3, 58.24, 0.00. Round 4. Fixture. Friday, April 22. Greensborough 4 v Bundoora 3. Lalor 1 v Thomastown 1. Watsonia 2 v Heat 2. Hurstbridge 1 v Mernda 1. Whittlesea 3 - Bye. ■ Section 5 Grading. Results. St Mary’s 2 32 d Whittlesea 4 16. Fitzroy Stars 2 34 d Thomastown 2 25. Kilmore 1 28 d West Ivanhoe 1. Epping 1 34 d South Morang 2 19. West Preston Lakeside 2 - Bye. Ladder. 1. Kilmore 1, 147.76, 100.00. 2. Fitzroy Stars 2, 127.68, 100.00. 3. St Mary’s, 125.33, 66.67. 4. Epping 1, 107.69, 66.67. 5. Thomastown 2, 92.71, 33.33. 6. Whittlesea 4, 86.08, 33.33. 7. West Ivanhoe 1, 70.75, 0.00. 8. West Preston Lakeside 2, 64.41, 0.00. 9. South Morang 2, 44.72, 0.00. Round 4. Fixture. Friday, April 22. Kilmore 1 v Epping 1. South Morang 2 v West Preston Lakeside 2. Fitzroy Stars 2 v West Ivanhoe 1. Whittlesea 4 v Thomastown 2. St Mary’s 2 - Bye. ■ Section 6 Grading. Results. Whittlesea 5 41 d St Martins 30. Watsonia 30 d Hurstbridge 2 25. Bundoora 4 23 d North Heidelberg 21. Mernda 2 - Bye. Ladder. 1. Watsonia 3, 137.78, 100.00. 2. Whittlesea 5, 136.67, 100.00. 3. Bundoora, 125.58, 100.00. 4. North Heidelberg, 115.69, 50.00. 5. Hurstbridge 2, 77.94, 0.00. 6. Mernda 2, 70.97, 0.00. Round 4. Fixture. Friday, April 22. North Heidelberg 3 v St Martins. Mernda 2 v Whittlesea 5. Watsonia 3 v Bundoora 4. Hurstbridge 2 - Bye. ■ Section 7 Grading. Results. Fitzroy Satrs 36 d Klmore 2 15. Thomastown 36 d Watsonia 4 25. Heat 3 38 d Greensborough 20. Montmorency 1 36 d Mernda 3 5. Whittlesea 6 34 d St Mary’s 3 20. Ladder. 1. Heat 3, 165.15, 100.00. 2. Thomastown 3, 144.00, 100.00. 3. Whittlesea 6, 148.53, 66.67. 4. Fitzroy Stars 3, 134.15, 66.67. 5. Montmorency 1, 117.54, 66.67. 6. Watsoniaq 4, 83.33, 33.33. 7. Greensborough 5, 79.69, 33.33. 8. Kilmore 2, 64.29, 33.33. 9. St Mary’s 3, 66.07, 0.00. 10. Mernda 3, 34.21, 0.00. Round 4. Fixture. Friday, April 22. Greensborough 5 v St Mary’s 3. Kilmore 2 v Montmorency 1. Mernda 3 v Heat 3. Whittlesea 6 v Thomastown 3. Watsonia 4 v Fitzroy Stars 3. ■ Section 8 Grading. Results. South Morang 3 25 d West Ivanhoe 2 10. North Heidelberg 41 d Hurstbridge 3 4. Epping 2 32 d Keon Park 13. Bundoora 5 32 d Lalor 2 25. Thomastown 4 37 d Watsonia 5 23. Ladder. 1. North Heidelberg 4, 351.61, 100.00. 2. Epping 2, 204.76, 100.00. 3. Watsonia 5, 133.87, 66.67. 4. West Ivanhoe 2, 116.28, 66.67. 5. Thomastown 4, 103.33, 66.67. 6. South Morang 3, 93.33, 33.33. 7. Lalor 2, 80.85, 33.33. 8. Bundoora 5, 68.13, 33.33. 9. Keon Park, 53.25, 0.00. 10. Hurstbridge 2, 36.27, 0.00. Round 4. Fixture. Friday, April 22. South Morang 3 v Hurstbridge 3. Epping 2 v Thomastown 4. Watsonia 5 v West Ivanhoe 2. Lalor 2 v Keon Park. North Heidelberg 4 v Bundoora 5. ■ Section 9 Grading. Results. Thomastown 5 v Fitzroy Stars 5. Fitzroy Stars 4 36 d Heidelberg West 14. Heat 4 21 d Montmorency 8. Bundoora 6 22 d Kilmore 3. Ladder. 1. Fitzroy Stars, 239.53, 100.00. 2. Heat 4, 182.61, 100.00. 3. Bundoora 6, 133.33, 100.00. 4. Heidelberg West, 90.91, 33.33. 5. Thomastown 5, 71.59, 33.33. 6. Montmorency 2, 66.15, 33.33. 7. Fitzroy Stars, 63.75, 0.00. 8. Kilmore 3, 57.50, 0.00. Round 4. Fixture. Friday, April 22. Montmorency 2 v Bundoora 6. Fitzroy Satrs 4 v Heat 4. Kilmore 3 v Thomastown 5. Fitzroy Stars 5 v
■ Seniors. Round 1. Saturday, April 9. Lancefield 13.8 (86) d Woodend Hesket 9.15 (69). Melton Centrals 18.26 (134) d Rockbank 4.1 (25). Friday, April 15. Rupertswood 11.15 (81) d Wallan 6.4 (40). Saturday, April 16. Diggers Rest 11.13 (79) d Riddell 7.6 (48). Sunbury Kangaroos 12.12 (84) d Romsey 6.10 (46). Sunday, April 17. Macedon 18.12 (120) d Broadford 6.18 (54). Ladder. 1. Melton Centrals, 536.00, 4. 2. Macedon, 222.22, 4. 3. Rupertswood, 202.50, 4. 4. Sunbury Kangaroos, 182.61, 4. 5. Diggers Rest, 164.58, 4. 6. Lancefield, 124.64. 4. 7. Woodend-Hesket, 80.23, 0. 8. Riddell, 60.76, 0. 9. Romsey, 54.76.0. 10. Wallan, 49.38, 0. 11. Broadford, 45.00, 0. 12. Rockbank, 18.66, 0. Round 2. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Sunbury Kangaroos v Broadford. Wallan v Melton Centrals. Rockbank v Woodend-Hesket. Lancefield v Diggers Rest. Riddell v Romsey. Macedon v Rupertswood. ■ Reserves. Round 1. Saturday, April 9. Woodend-Hesket 11.5 (71) d Lancefield 8.6 (54). Melton Centrals 24.16 (160) d Rockbank 1.1 (7).Saturday, April 16. Diggers Rest 19.10 (124) d Riddell 0.6 (6). Rupertswood 11.5 (71) d Wallan 5.8 (38). Sunbury Kangaroos 9.11 (65) d Romsey 0.4 (4). Sunday, April 17. Macedon 13.10 (8) d Broadford 2.5 (17). Ladder. 1. Melton Centrals, 2285.71, 4. 2. Diggers Rest, 2066.67, 4. 3. Sunbury Kangaroos, 1625.00, 4. 4. Macedon, 517.65, 4. 5. Rupertswood, 186.84, 4. 6. Woodend-Hesket, 131.48, 4. 7. Lancefield, 76.06, 0. 8. Wallan, 53.52, 0. 9. Broadford, 19.32, 0. 10. Romsey, 19.32, 0. 11. Riddell, 4.84, 0. 12. Rockbank, 4.38, 0. Round 2. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Sunbury Kangaroos v Broadford. Wallan v Melton Centrals. Rockbank v Woodend-Hesket. Lancefield v Diggers Rest. Riddell v Romsey. Monday, April 25. Macedon v Rupertswood. ■ Under 18.5. Round 1. Saturday, April 9. Woodend-Hesket v Lancefield, scores not to hand. Melton Centrals 19.10 (124) d Rockbank 1.4 (10). Diggers Rest 13.10 (8) d Riddell 4.3 (27). Rupertswood 18.14 (122) d Wallan 4.4 (28). Sunbury Kangaroos 9.5 (59) d Romsey 6.6 (42). Broadford 11.6 (72) d Macedon 11.5 (71). Ladder. 1. Melton Centrals, 1240.00, 4. 2. Rupertswood, 435.71, 4. 3. Diggers Rest, 325.93, 4. 4. Sunbury Kangaroos, 140.48, 4. 5. Broadford, 101.41, 4. 6. Macedon, 98.61, 0. 7. Romsey, 71.19.0. 8. Riddell, 30.68, 0. 9. Wallan, 22.95, 0. 10. Rockbank, 8.06, 0. 11. Lancefield, 0.00, 0. 12. Woodend-Hesket, 0.00, 0. Round 2. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Sunbury Kangaroos v Broadford. Wallan v Melton Centrals. Rockbank v Woodend-Hesket. Lancefield v Diggers Rest. Riddell v Romsey. Macedon v Rupertswood.
● Bridie McSpeerin played well for Yea Netballers
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● Lucia Clarke in action for Yea
■ A-Grade. Round 2. Saturday, April 16. Shepparton 47 d Shepparton Swans 35. Echuca 50 d Rochester 25. Benalla 59 d Mansfield 22. Euroa 72 d Tatura 17. Kyabram 38 d Seymour 22. Mooroopna 30 d Shepparton United 18. Round 3. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Shepparton Swans d Rochester. Echuca v Mansfield. Benalla v Tatura. Kyabram v Shepparton United. Shepparton v Mooroopna. Euroa v Seymour. ■ B-Grade. Round 2. Saturday, April 16. Shepparton 64 d Shepparton Swans 36. Echuca 46 d Rochester 33. Mansfield 41 d Benalla 41. Euroa 47 d Tatura 23. Kyabram 38 d Seymour 29. Shepparton United 43 d Mooroopna 34. Round 3. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Shepparton Swans d Rochester. Echuca v Mansfield. Benalla v Tatura. Kyabram v Shepparton United. Shepparton v Mooroopna. Euroa v Seymour. ■ B-Grade. Round 2. Saturday, April 16. Shepparton 52 d Shepparton Swans 18. Rochester 31 d Echuca 29. Mansfield 32 d Benalla 23. Tatura 31 d Euroa 20. Kyabram 41 d Seymour 23. Shepparton United 45 d Mooroopna 34.
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SEYMOUR DISTRICT JUNIOR FOOTBALL
■ Seniors. Round 2. Results. Saturday, April 16. Shepparton Swans 11.18 (84) d Shepparton 12.11 (83). Kyabram 18.14 (122) d Seymour 5.14 (44). Benalla 18.16 (124) d Mansfield 9.6 (60). Rochester 14.7 (91) d Echuca 12.14 (86). Shepparton United 17.9 (111) d Mooroopna 11.11 (77). Tatura 11.13 (79) d Euroa 9.8 (62). Ladder. 1. Kyabram, 285.29, 8. 2. Shepparton Swans, 156.00, 8. 3. Rochester, 136.89, 8. 4. Tatura, 109.55, 8. 5. Euroa, 183.06, 4. 6. Echuca, 120.45, 4. 7. Benalla, 117.65, 4. 8. Shepparton United, 106.25, 4. 9. Shepparton, 87.75, 4. 10. Seymour, 69.12, 4. 11. Mooroopna, 51.91, 0. 12. Mansfield, 36.33, 0. Round 3. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Benalla v Tatura. Shepparton v Mooroopna. Kyabram v Shepparton United. Shepparton Swans v Rochester. Sunday, April 24. Echuca v Mansfield. Euroa v Seymour. ■ Reserves. Round 2. Results. Saturday, April 16. Shepparton Swans 15.7 (97) d Shepparton 8.9 (57). Seymour 10.9 (69) d Kyabram 6.7 (43). Mansfield 15.8 (98) d Benalla 7.14 (43). Echuca 12.3 (75) d Rochester 6.8 (44). Shepparton United 17.8 (110) d Mooroopna 2.3 (15). Euroa 11.9 (75) d Euroa 5.11 (41). Ladder. 1. Shepparton United, 209.02, 10. 2. Mansfield, 295.59, 8. 3. Echuca, 152.63, 8. 4. Mooroopna, 82.87, 8. 5. Seymour, 125.24, 6. 6. Kyabram, 187.50, 4. 7. Shepparton Swans, 122.45, 4. 8. Tatura, 49.37, 4. 9. Rochester, 73.04, 2. 10. Benalla, 60.14, 2. 11. Shepparton, 61.51, 0. 12. Euroa, 37.08, 0. Round 3. Fixture. Saturday, April 23. Benalla v Tatura. Shepparton v Mooroopna. Kyabram v Shepparton United. Shepparton Swans v Rochester. Echuca v Mansfield. Sunday, April 24. Euroa v Seymour. ■ Under 18s. Round 2. Results. Saturday, April 16. Shepparton 14.7 (91) d Shepparton Swans 4.10 (34). Kyabram 14.9 (93) d Seymour 4.3 (27). Benalla 8.9 (57) d Mansfield 5.5 (35). Echuca 10.9 (69) d Rochester 6.10 (46). Sheppaton United 23.13 (151) d Mooroopna 0.4 (4). Tatura v Euroa, scores not to hand. Ladder. 1. Shepparton United, 350.00, 12. 2. Benalla, 241.43, 8. 3. Echuca, 178.72, 8. 4. Mooroopna, 49.72, 8. 5. Kyabram, 344.44, 4. 6, Mansfield, 129.00, 4. 7. Shepparton, 75.55, 4. 8. Euroa, 45.74, 4. 9. Seymour, 50.00, 0. 10. Rochester, 44.75, 0. 11. Shepparton Swans. 35.23, 0. 12. Tatura, 0.00, 0. Round 3. Fixture, Saturday, April 23. Benalla v Tatura. Shepparton v Mooroopna. Kyabram v Shepparton United. Shepparton Swans v Rochester. Echuca v Mansfield. Sunday, April 24. Euroa v Seymour.
Euroa, 294.87, 8. 4. Alexandra, 156.20, 4. 5. Broadford, 98.69, 4. 6. Seymour, 29.26, 0. 7. Yea, 5.26, 0. Round 3. Fixture. Friday, April 22. Euroa v Seymour. Sunday, April 26. Broadford v Yea. St Mary’s v Tabilk. Alexandra - Bye
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■ Under 12. Round 2. Sunday, April 17. Alexandra 6.6 (42) d Yea 3.1 (19). Broadford 6.6 (42) d Tabilk 3.4 (22). Euroa 14.11 (95) d Heathcote 0.0 (0). St Mary’s 10.16 (76) d Seymour 0.2 (2). Ladder. 1. St Mary’s, 2012.50, 8. 2. Euroa, 644.00, 8. 3. Broadford, 368.75, 8. 4. Tabilk, 113.33, 4. 5. Alexandra, 78.82, 4. 6. Yea, 42.05, 0. 7. Seymour, 7.89, 0. 8. Heathcote, 3.33, 0. Round 3. Fixture. Friday, April 22. Euroa v Seymour. Sunday, April 24. Broadford v Yea. Heathcote v Alexandra. St Mary’s v Tabilk. ■ Under 14. Round 2. Sunday, April 17. Yea 6.9 (45) d Alexandra 4.5 (29). Broadford 11.15 (81) d Tabilk 3.1 (19). Euroa 10.11 (71) d Heathcote 6.2 (38). St Mary’s 4.11 (35) d Seymour 3.4 (22). Ladder. 1. Broadford, 325.42, 8. 2. St Mary’s, 245.24, 8. 3. Euroa, 196.61, 8. 4. Yea, 148.33, 8. 5. Alexandra, 55.56, 0. 6. Seymour, 42.47, 0. 7. Heathcote, 41.73, 0. 8. Tabilk, 40.00, 0. Round 3. Fixture. Friday, April 22. Euroa v Seymour. Sunday, April 24. Broadford v Yea. Heathcote v Alexandra. St Mary’s v Tabilk. ■ Under 16. Round 2. Sunday, April 17. Alexandra 21.24 (150) d Yea 1.0 (6). Tabilk 13.11 (89) d Broadford 7.10 (52). St Mary’s 26.15 (171) d Seymour 2.3 (15). Euroa - Bye. Ladder. 1. St Mary’s, 1140.00, 8. 2. Tabilk, 391.94, 8. 3
SEYMOUR DISTRICT JUNIOR NETBALL ■ Under 12. Round 2. Euroa 25 d Heathcote/ Puckarook 2. Alexandra 6 d Yea 4. St Mary’s 17 d Seymour 5. Tabilk - Bye. Ladder. 1. St Mary’s. 2. Euroa. 3. Tabilk. 4. Alexandra. 5. Seymour. 6. Yea. 7. Heathcote Puckarook. Round 3. Fixture. Sunday, April 24. Yea - Bye. Heathcote/ Puckarook v Alexandra. Euroa v Seymour. St Mary’s v Tabilk. ■ Under 14. Div. 1. Round 2. Tabilk - Bye. Alexandra 31 d Yea 18. Heathcote/Puckarook 0 drew with Euroa 0. St Mary’s 58 d Seymour 12. Ladder. 1. St Mary’s. 2. Alexandra. 3. Yea. 4. Tabilk. 5. Seymour. 6. Euroa. 7. Heathcote/ Puckarook. Round 3. Fixture. Sunday, April 24. Yea _ Bye. Euroa v Seymour. Heathcote/ Puckarok v Alexandra. St Mary’s v Tabilk. ■ Under 14. Div. 2. Round 2. Alexandra 26 d Yea 13. St Mary’s 21 d Euroa 11. Ladder. 1. Alexanndra. 2. St Mary’s. 3. Yea. 4. Euroa. Round 3. Fixture. Sunday, April 24. St Mary’s - Bye. Euroa - Bye. Yea v Alexandra. ■ Under 16. Round 2. St Mary’s - Bye. Yea 66 d Alexandra 11. Euroa 61 d Heathcote/Puckarook 13. Tabilk - Bye. Ladder. 1. Yea. 2. Euroa. 3. St Mary’s. 4. Tabilk. 5. Heathcote/Puckarook. 6. Alexandra. Round 3. Fixture. Sunday, April 24. Yea - Bye. Euroa - Bye. Heath-cote Puckarook v Alexandra. St Mary’s v Tabilk.
YEA U16 NETBALL ■ Q1. A strong start form Yea, dominating the play to keep the ball down their end for some quick goals. Great intercepts and keeping up good pressure. Yea 16, Alex 3. Q2. This quarter allowed the Tigers to tighten up their play with strong passes and communication in goals. Yea 37, Alex 7. Q3. New players for the team, Caitlyn and Hannah are doing a great job, fitting in well with the team. Yea dominated again with Alex fighting hard but only gaining three goals to Yea's 17. Yea 54, Alex 10. Q4. Yea finished strong with 12 goals this quarter, with Caitlyn shooting for the first time and getting her first goal. Great teamwork by all. Awards; Royal Mail Hotel - Teagan Britton; Tiger Bucks - Caitlyn Broderick. Final score: Yea 66 d Alex 11 - Sue and Amanda
YEA U14 DIV 1 NETBALL ■ Q1. A tough start for the Tigers, with three goals to Alex and one to Yea in the first five minutes of play. Communication was consistent in this quarter, showing promise for the rest of the year. Fantastic intercepts by the girls to catch up to Alex, scoring another three goals. Yea 4 , Alex 6 Q2. This quarter saw Abby Christie and Jordan work as a strong team in goals moving well together. Sam and Ebony both stood strong to help keep down goals scored by Alex through intercepts and rebounds, bringing the ball down to Yea's end with some strong work by the midcourt. Yea 7 , Alex 14 Q3. This quarter Alex was just too strong for Yea, their defence stopped several goals. The efforts from Maggie and Ruby were outstanding in midcourt with a lot of energy and support. Q4. The fourth quarter saw all of the girls come onto the court with energy and drive, showing determination. This helped keep the feel of the game positive and allowing intercepts, drives and goals. Yea may have lost but the promise of a strong team is there. Final Score: Yea 18, Alex 32 - Jo
YEA U14 DIV 2 NETBALL
YEA UNDER 14
■ Q1. A quick goal for the Tigers scored by Grace created momentum for a quick quarter. Holly, as team captain, was going hard for the ball and Mel was striving to get many goal attempts. Yea 2, Alex 7. Q2. Jess did a great job as goal keeper. Well done to Melina in goal defence, as the ball was kept away from the opposition end. Maggie and Grace were doing well to keep the ball moving fast. Sarah wasdoing well as Wing Attack and Jess did a fabulous job in Goal Keeper. Yea 7, Alex 13. Q3. Shanae moved quickly as Wing Defence, doing a great job. Jess was still consistent in Goal Keeper. Holly ran her hardest in Centre with Maggie and Mel teaming up to get as many goals as possible to try to catch up. Yea 10, Alex 17 Q4. Sarah moved into goal keeper was constantly looking forward which assisted her to keep the ball away from defence. All of the girls did a great job, hungry for the ball, wanting so much to win, but just a little out of reach. Final Score: Yea 13 Alex 25 A great start to the season for these girls, some of whom have never played before. Royal Mail Hotel Award: Grace Muller Tiger Bucks: Melody Ross - Kay
■ The Under 14s are again on the winners list after defeating the Rebels at Alexandra. The boys continue to improve and have made a terrific start to the season. They will be looking for their third win in a row next Sunday at Yea. Yea 6.9 (45) d Alexandra 4.5 (29)
YEA U12 NETBALL ■ Q1. An early goal to Alex in spite of some strong defence by Arienne and Maddy. Some great attacking play by Bridie McSpeerin in her first match ever. The Yea girls tried hard with very solid persistence, saw the first goal to Yea by Jordyn Beattie under pressure. Yea 1 , Alex 4 Q2. Lucia grabs the first intercept of the quarter and the pace of the second quarter is instantly lifted. A lot of backwards and forwards as the ball is tightly contested. Bridie Hayes played a solid Wing Defence and intercept and pass on two separate occasions. Solid defence all quarter by the team ensured no score to Alex. Yea 1 , Alex 4 Q3. Chloe Butterworth in her first quarter takes a spill, but gets up and recovers to pass to Arienne for a goal. Great defence by Lucia in Goal Keeper and pass to Jordy B. saw the girls successfully hold off to send the ball back down court for two more goals. Alex answered back with one more goal, but their score was kept low by an amazing defensive job by Lucia in GK. Yea 3, Alex 5 Q4. Bridie Hayes shot a solid long bomb. All girls played great as a team with heaps of defensive pressure. Final Score: Yea 4, Alex 6 Awards: Royal Mail Hotel Award - Lucia Clarke; Tiger Bucks to Maddie Granter - Bridget
YEA UNDER 16 ■ The Yea Under 16s kicked off in Alexandra with two players down, but they dug in and showed great tenacity and determination to fight for the whole for quarters. The back line was put under pressure from the first bounce, but they never gave up as they pushed themselves harder and harder as the quarters went on. With the addition of a late player in the second quarter things eased slightly. The rock hard ground and the high intensity of the play, a few injuries occurred, dropping the Tigers back to 14 players. The last line of defence in Hunter, Francis and Jye were constantly under pressure. But they stood fast, and defended like there was no tomorrow, with the support of the whole team. All the boys showed great resilience in this game. Their stamina and courage shone through, with the score line not reflecting all the effort that was put in. Alexandra 21.24 (150) d Yea 1.0 (6) - Shaun Harry
YEA UNDER 12
■ Yea travelled to Alexandra to take on the Rebels on Sunday. Yea had lost captain Austen Ross to injury, and Noah ‘Big Red’ Hildebrand took responsibility for leading the team. Lucas Zipsin and Jake Crockett were welcomed to the side for their first games and with key playmakers Reece Hargreaves and Hayden Marks back in the mix, the Tigers looked a good chance to test their traditional rivals. Yea won the toss and kicked downhill. The first quarter was played at a frantic pace. Alexandra struck first 10 minutes into the term; this was followed by a great running goal by Riley Slevin. Tobias Philpott was playing like a man possessed, which prompted the coach to recommend he not change his somewhat unconventional pre game routine, under any circumstances. ¼ time: Yea 1.0 (6) to Alexandra 1.2 (8) Alexandra kicked ahead in the second term courtesy of Henry Meggitt who was causing the Tigers plenty of headaches. Yea's backmen James Cudmore, Lachie Donnelley and Dominik Ciantar were standing up well under pressure. ½ time: Yea 1.1 (7) to Alexandra 2.3 (15) Yea clawed their way back into the contest in the third quarter. Reece Hargreaves was on the end of some tough work from his teammates to kick two important goals, which put Yea within three points of Alexandra at the final break. ¾ time: Yea 3.1 (19) to Alexandra 3.4 (22) The Tigers could almost taste their first victory of the season, however it was Alexandra who was first to strike in the final term kicking truly after just 30 seconds. Yea then dominated play for the next 10 minutes, but were unable to score in a crowded forward line, despite repeated entries. Alexandra to their credit then put the game beyond doubt with two late goals. Congratulations to both teams on putting on an entertaining match. Keep your heads up Tigers a win is just around the corner. Final scores: Yea 3.1 (19) to Alexandra 6.6 (42) Goalkickers: Reece Hargreaves 2, and Riley Slevin. Best players: Riley Slevin, Tobias Philpott, Riley Frankcombe, Dominik Ciantar and Noah Hildebrand. Awards: Riley Slevin, Lucas Zipsin, Chayne Clinge and Monty Lawson - Chris Slevin
YEA UNDER 10
■ Last weekend sawthe first competition hit out against another community for our young, fearsome Tigers, and they did not let us down. The first half of the game saw the young cubs get used to the body-on-body contact of other young kids, and as the whistle sounded to start the third quarter the young Tigers grew in stature and started to take the game on. Lifting their eyes and spotting team mates to kick and mark was an encouraging sight. Well done Tigers. Encouragement awards go to: Stephen Clue, Rustin Marks and Thomas White. - Clint Rose
YEA RESERVES
■ The Yea Reserves team was listed as including: D. Aldous, D. Ali, L. Beattie, B. Bullen, Z. Butler, A. Butterworth, D. Clue, T. Cunningham, J. Garlick, R. Hawke, T. Hearn, C. Jenkins, I. Kaak, M. Mackrell, R. Marsh, T. McMahon, A. McSpeerin, C. Ryan, C. Stares, L. White, H. Witton, L. Young.
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Game highlights First Quarter
■ 8:19. R. Wilson, goal. ■ 8:37. D. O’Dwyer, goal.
Second Quarter
■ 6.58. R. Wilson, goal. ■ 11.30. R. Aldous, goal.
Third Quarter
■ 4:10. P. Kiss, goal. ■ 17.36. J. Marasco, goal.
Final Quarter
■ 6:40. R. Aldous, goal. ■ 19:14. P. Evans, goal.
Yea Golf Club Laraine wins Kath Homewood Trophy
● Laraine Callander has won the Kath Homwood Memorial Trophy at the Yea Golf Club ■ A competitive round of golf was played in perfect conditions last Wednesday. Ladies were competing in an 18-hole stroke event , playing the second round of the Kath Homewood Memorial, Monthly Medal and the first round of the Silver Spoon. Karen Sangster led after the first round but was beaten by Laraine Callander with her consistent form, taking out the Kath Homewood for the second year in a row. Marj Gouldthorpe, back after a break, had the best score of the day with a nett 72, winning the Monthly Medal and first round of the Silver Spoon. Adrianne Anglin was best on the greens with 27 putts. The Pennant team of Karen, Laraine, Di, Vicky and Adrianne squared their first game against Alexandra. A good start to the season. Good numbers of ladies are making the most of the Autumn weather with many playing either 9 or 18 holes at the moment. Come and join us on Wednesdays. Call Jan on 0417 561 202. - Jan Wealands, Lady Captain
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Patrick’s goal saves the day SENIORS Yea 8.9 (57) defeated Gembrook-Cockatoo 7.13 (55) ■ Yea has kicked off its2016 campaign with a thrilling two-point victory over GembrookCockatoo at the Recreation Reserve. After surrendering an early lead, the Tigers fought back to claim the match 8.9 (57) to 7.13 (55), with Patrick Evans goaling late in the final term to put Yea back in front for the first time since the second quarter. Having fallen short to the Brookers by less than two goals in three of their last four encounters, the win was especially sweet for a Yea outfit boasting a host of recruits and two local youngsters in Dan O'Dwyer and Keiran Spagnolo playing their first senior games in the yellow-and-black. The home side was off to a flyer, booting the first three goals of the first term to lead by nine points at quarter time. From then on, the margin never exceeded a goal for either side, typifying the hard fought contest. Giving away height in several key positions around the ground, the Tigers relied on run and carry to limit the impact of the Gembrook talls and made use of a mobile forward line to hit the scoreboard. The O'Dwyer brothers, Xavier and Dan, were particularly good on the lead and repeatedly exposed their heavier opponents for pace. Riley Aldous was the standout player on the ground, plucking marks at will across half-back and floating forward to kick an important goal. His last quarter was brilliant, with a number of daring runs from defence setting up numerous shots on goal. Robbie Wilson was dynamic in the forward line during the first half to finish with two goals, while James Marasco battled hard in the ruck and lifted when it mattered. Jimmy Ivill did a stellar job blanketing Ricky Causer in the second half after the Gembrook skipper tore Yea apart during the second quarter. Harrison Jarvie started well before copping a knock to the head, James Flynn featured prominently in the midfield and Matt Ivill repelled many opposition entries, including a clutch contested mark in defence with only a minute remaining. The Tigers will travel to clash with local rivals Kinglake on ANZAC Day this Monday afternoon in what promises to be a massive contest. Yea. Goalkickers: R. Wilson 2, B. Cunningham, P. Evans, P. Kiss, D. O''Dwyer, J. Marasco, R. Aldous. Best Players: R. Aldous, R. Wilson, M. Ivill, H. Jarvie, J. Marasco, J. Flynn Gembrook-Cockatoo. Goalk ickers: A. Shipp 2, E. Tomlin, C. Clarke, D. Scott, D. Leversha, L. Henzen. Best Players: S. Martin, M. Maddison, S. Nuutinen, R. Causer, D. Leversha, E. Tomlin RESERVES Gembrook Cockatoo 8.6 (54) defeated Yea 5.8 (38) ■ Yea has fallen just short of claiming a round one victory over Gembrook-Cockatoo, fading in the second half to lose by 16 points at the Recreation Reserve. With almost half the side still eligible to play Under 18 football, it was always going to be a tough ask against the heavier, more mature Gembrook outfit. However, the combination of youth and experience appeared to be working wonders early with the Tigers dominating possession. Unfortunately, just three behinds were the reward for effort in the first term as the visitors bigger bodies proved a factor, resulting in three late majors to give the Brookers a 15-point lead at the first break. Yea produced its best football of the game in the second term, with Doug Aldous proving a handful down forward with three goals for the quarter before a finger injury forced him from the field for the remainder of the match. Trailing by just two points at the main break and a solitary goal at the final change, it appeared the Tigers might overrun their opponents. However, Gembrook maintained their composure to run out deserved winners.
● Yea’s Eddie Neilson shows more desperation for the ball than his opponent.
● Yea’s senior team in the clubrooms after they won the two-point thriller.
● Dan O’Dwyer kicks a goal for Yea at the western end of the Rec. The Tigers will square off against arch rivals There were positives everywhere for the home side. Ted Cunningham and Cam Ryan Kinglake in this Monday's ANZAC Day match did sterling jobs in defence, while Lindon Young away from home. Yea. Goalkickers: D. Aldous 3, L. Beattie, L. knocked up finding the footy. Aldous was excellent until his injury and White. Best Players: T. Cunningham, J. Garlick, Jarryd Garlick was involved in everything D. Aldous, L. Young, T. McMahon, C. Ryan Gembrook Cockatoo. Goalkickers: A. through the midfield and across half back. Trent McMahon and Lachie Beattie were a Schueddekopf 2, J. Raymond, D. Fidone, D. dangerous combination up forward, with the lat- Wilkie, D. Thomas, A. Moore, C. Moore. Best ter booting an important second half goal and Players: M. Hobson, G. Hartridge,A. SchueddeHayden Witton used the ball diligently in the kopf , D. Gee, D. Keily, C. Bastow. - Yea Football Netball Club back half.
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LEGAL SERVICES
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Upper Goulburn Community Radio Programs
88.9FM. Yea-Highlands transmitter 94.5FM. Kinglake Ranges transmitter 98.9FM. Flowerdale-Hazeldene transmitter
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
SUNDAY
TUESDAY
News, sport and weather on the hour. Victorian news, 7.30am and 8.30am. 6.30am. Jump Start. With Dallas Daniel. 9am. Let’s Go Country. With Brian Sillett. 12 Noon. Ray’s Music Mix. With Ray Mathieson. 5pm. The Bright Side. With Penny Paxman. 7pm. The Message. With Big Jim Eagles and Margaret McLaughlin. 10pm. Community Radio Network.
News, sport and weather on the hour. Victorian news, 7.30am and 8.30am. 6.30am. The Rock Shop Brekky Show. With Big Jim Eagles. 9am. Seeds. With Sarah Southam. 10am. The Chix. With Sheree and Silvia. 12 Noon. The Cruel Music Show. With Dingoman. 4pm. Starting The Weekend. With Michael Mawson. 7pm. UGFM Sport. With Peter Weeks and Gerald O’Brien. 9pm. The Batman and Robin Show. With Peter Weeks. 12 Midnight. BBC World News. 12.06am. Amprap Air It Charts. 1am. Community Radio Network.
News, sport and weather on the hour. 7am. Country Folk Around Australia. With Declan. 10am. Fairly Folk. With Larry Kelly, Jim Whitten, Peter Weeks, Margaret McLachlan. 1pm. The Polly Waffle Show. With Rita Guenzel. 4pm. Campfire Country. With Brian Sillett. 7pm. All That Jazz. With Peter Guest. 10pm. The Conversation. 12 Midnight. BBC World News. 12.06am. Community Radio Network.
News, sport and weather on the hour. Victorian news, 7.30am and 8.30am. 6.30am. Country Brekky. With Peter Rice. 9am. The Rock Shop. With Big Jim Eagles. 11am. Ripper Rita. With Rita Guenzel. 12 Noon. Echoes Of The Valley. With Gypsy Rose. 2pm. Pilots Of The Airwaves. With Naomi and the Dame Patties Menzies Centre team. 4pm. Celtic Journey. With Brendan Dalton. 6pm. Crank It. With Ritchie Frew. 8pm. After Work. With Bryan Slader. 10pm. Community Radio Network.
News, sport and weather on the hour. Victorian news, 7.30am and 8.30am. 6.30am. Brekky with Weeksy. Peter Weeks. 9am. Community Health (1st Thurs.). Library Hour (2nd and 4th Thurs.). Interviews and New Music (3rd Thurs.). 10am. Men ‘n’ Paws. With Julee Hosking. 12.30pm. Vision Australia. 1pm. LBS Country Hour. With Marg Seeber. 2pm. Anything Goes. With Paul Duncan. 4pm. The Limbo Rock Show. With Ian Hewitt. 6pm. Australian Made. With Pam Young (Kinglake Studio). 8pm. Something Borrowed New and Blue. With Larry Kelly. 10pm. Community Radio Net-
UPHOLSTERY
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THURSDAY
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SATURDAY News, sport and weather on the hour. 6.30am. Good Morning Murrindindi. With Mike Dalmau. 10am. Best Of The Best. With Frank and Thea Arendse. 1pm. Sounds of the Upper Goulburn. With Ray Mathieson or Pam Young. 3pm. Country Collection. With Peter Rice and Ian Hewitt. 5pm. High Country. With Chris Deutscher. 8pm. Saturday Night Live. With David Lydford. 10pm. New Release Show. 11pm. Home Brew. 12 Midnight. BBC News. 12.06am. The National Rock And Blues Show. With Ray Jennings. 3am. Community Radio Network.
MONDAY News, sport and weather on the hour. Victorian news, 7.30am and 8.30am. 7am. Walk The Line. With Michael Ray and John Coffey. 9am. Video Killed The Radio Stars. With Ian Hewitt and the Dame Pattie Menzies Centre team. 12 Noon. Lunch. With Mishel Stastra. 2pm. The Ditzy Chix. With Sheree Scott. 4pm. That Music. With Graeme Tyers. 6pm. The Jam Sessions. Live from Alexandra Secondary College (every 2nd week, during term). 7pm. The Nick and O’Bie Show. With Nick Klein and Gerald O’Brien. 9pm. The Blues Bus. With Keith Rogers. 10pm. Off The Record. With Brian Wise. 11pm. Stormy Monday. With Austin Harrison. 12 Midnight. BBC World News.
All UGFM programs are subject to change Upper Goulburn Community Radio Phone: 5772 2722 E-Mail: info@ugfm.org ● Upper Goulburn Community Radio is always looking for new presenters and program ideas. ● Why not become a member and support your local station - download an application form at the station’s website.
WATER CARTAGE
Anthony: 0417 518 104 RULES FOR CAR ADVERTISING CAR ADVERTISERS. Private vendors of motor vehicles must include in their ad: ● Cash price of motor car, ● If car is registered, registration number, ● If unregistered, the engine number.
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