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WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2016

30 years of Rotary in Yea

■ A protest group says logging is about to start in the Toolangi State Forest, despite the Andrews Labor State Government announcing a reprieve for habitats of the endangered Leadbeaters Possum.

The Deep Wilderness Adventure Society says Vicforests intends to harvest timber in the Imperium and Utopia coupes in the Toolangi State Forest, before possum surveys are completed.

● Jeannie Handsaker, President of the Rotary Club of Yea, with guest speaker Steve Abbott, Manager Tourist Services, Warrnambool City Council, at the club’s 30th Anniversary Celebration at the Yea Shire Hall on Thursday.

VicForests is a Stateowned business responsible for the sustainable harvest, regrowing and commercial sale of timber from public forests on behalf of the Victorian Government.

The Deep Wilderness Adventure Society says the Greens politician Samantha Dunn, MLC for Eastern Metropolitan, believed she had won a State Government reprieve that was to have halted logging at the Imperium coupe.

“However Vicforests intend to commence logging before the official surveys are completed,” claims the Society.

Rally against timber harvesting in Toolangi State Forest

The group held a protest rally in the main street of Healesville on Sunday afternoon (May 15), marching back to the Shire of Yarra Ranges offices.

“Despite being taken off the schedule for immediate logging, both Imperium and Utopia coupes are on Vicforests Timber Release Plan , scheduled for logging at a later date,” the Society said.

The Society claimed that State Environment Minister Lisa Neville “has failed to publicly state that ‘Utopia’ is safe from the Vicforests chainsaws.

● Charter members to attend Thursday’s 30th anniversary meeting of the Rotary Club of Yea at the Shire Hall were (from left) John Tainton, Graeme Broadbent, Ash Long, Daryl Callander, Les Hall, Adrian Sier, Ric Long, Peter Hauser, Don Lawson and Gary Fitzgerald. Roy Fox, who with the late Reg Scott, ● Exchange student Bruna Oliveira Da Rocha from Brazil with helped organise the club’s formation in 1986, is seated at front.

Photo: Glenda Woods Tracey Ukosich of Flowerdale at the Yea Rotary celebration.

OOPS! MP’S $600,000 CLAIM IN WRONG ELECTORATE: PAGE 5

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Rotary Club of Yea 30th Anniversary Clebration Photos by Ash Long

● Richard Lovett and David Anderson

● Jenny and Peter Beales

● Margie and Sam Wright

● Les Hall and Graeme Broadbent

● Robert Chaffe and Lynda Robinson

● Denise and Glenn Milliken

● Paul Kellett and Gary Pollard

● Eileen and David Freeman

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Yea Rotary celebrates 30 years

■ Rotary Club of Yea President Jeannie Handsaker hosted a packed Yea Shire Hall on Thursday night to mark the 30th anniversary of the charter presentation in 1986.

Past and present members and their partners, and visiting Rotarians, including District GovernorRichard Luke, were in attendance for the celebration.

Steve Abbott, Manager Tourist Services, Warrnambool City Council, was guest speaker.

Sergeant-at-Arms Richard Forde called the dinner to order, with charter member Gary Fitzgerald proposing the major toasts.

Jeannie Handsaker outlined the progress of the club, with 23 members in 1986, and a record number of 46 expected by June 30 this year.

Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised over the three decades for local organisations, as well as worldwide Rotary projects.

● Yea High School students, participating in the Great Victorian Bike Ride later this year, were waiters for the 30-year anniversary dinner held by the Rotary Club of Yea last Thursday. From left: Sophie Danieli, Grace Hamilton, Becky Hall, Hope Cater, Darcy Pell, Alex Huggins, Seth Perkins, Yasmin Penrose, Nicholas Charles, Ben Charles, Archie Jacobsen and Ruby O’Dwyer.

Others included Doug Zerbe and John Sinclair, and the late Bill Hewitt and Reg Scott.

Jeannie Handsaker offered a fascinating outlook as to what Rotary might look like in the next 30 years.

● Roy Fox with Gary Fitzgerald Charter President Daryl Callander, proposing a toast to Rotary International, spoke of his pride in what had been achieved by the local club in itrs 30 years.

He spoke of one of the first charitable projects, giving towards Polio Plus.

District Governor Richard Luke responded that in the past year there had been less than 30 polio cases worldwide.

Special mention was made of Roy Fox, 98, of Kanumbra, one of the members of the Rotary Club of Alexandra, who assisted with the formation of the Rotary Club of Yea.

Letters to the Editor Kerbs: huge costs Sir, Murrindindi Shire Council has advised excessive costs to these properties.

The quote for our 4 Saleyards St is nearly $17,000 for 41metres. How come?

It is hard to believe that these works could cost anywhere near this much!

The condition of Smith St especially near our property has become dangerous and is disgraceful.

Obviously the costs are due to the Council paying the CEO $248,000 pa?

- Bruce and Heather Heath, 4 Saleyards St, Yea

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For further information please phone the school

Principal, Vicky Wissell on 57972723 or email principal@shyea.catholic.edu.au

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Rotary Club of Yea 30th Anniversary Clebration Photos by Ash Long

● Citizen of the Year Paul Bannan, and David Anderson

● Ric Long and Gary Fitzgerald

● Neville Harris, Laurie Frogley and Viv Frogley

● Norm Berndt and Ian Lynch

● Jim Osborne and Rodney Ridd

● Cheryl and Robert O’Halloran

● President-elect John Bett, Annette Hexter and Daryl Callander

● Clare and John Sinclair

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In Our Schools Yea High welcome

● Will and Jacqui Dalton (Burnett), with their baby boy, Hamish Bryan ■ Yea High School’s welcomes are usually extended to students aged for Year 7 and above. The School’s Newsletter has featured a photo of Will and Jacqui Dalton (Burnett) who arrived in time to be introduced for the School’s Athletics Carnival last month.

■ Yea High School’s calendar is busy for the remainder of May. On Friday (May 20), the Southern Ranges Round Robin event will be staged. On Monday (May 23), the Unit 3 Biology group will be on a GTAC excursion to study Pathogens and Im-munology. On Tuesday (May 24) Unit 1 Biology students have a Healesville Sanctuary excursion with the theme ‘Staying Alive’. Thursday next week (May 26) sees the Southern Ranges Cross Country. Friday, May 27 will see the Year 7 immunisations.

Whittlesea P.S.

■ Whittlesea Primary School Yea 3 and 4 students have an incursion tomorrow (Thurs., May 20) with Visy representatives attending.

Inter-school sports see an away fixture with Hazelglen College.

■ Donations raised so far for the Jump Rope For Heart event, on June 22, total $2216.

There are just over five weeks to go.

■ The Cross Country event for children in years 3-6 was due to be held yesterday (Tues., May 17) at Walkers Reserve Whittlesea.

Trivia Night soon

■ Middle Kinglake Primary SAchool will be holding a Trivia Night at 6.30pm for 7pm on Saturday, June 4 in the Multi-Purpose Building.

Tickets are $15 per person. There will be an alphabet theme, and participants are invited to select a letter for their table, and dress up. There will be games, silent auctions, prizes and fun trivia questions.

Curriculum Day

■ Kinglake West Primary School had a Curriculum Day on Friday (May 13); students were not required to attend school.

■ Kinglake Ranges Foundation have provided the funding of more than $6000 for the construction of the shed that houses the school’s mini-bus and bike trailer (donated by the Lions Club of Kinglake).

Sizzles at Yea P.S.

■ A Yea Primary School Sausage Sizzle was due to be held yesterday (Tues.) as we went to press. Other sizzles have been planned for June 7, 14 and 21.

■ A pupil-free day is planned for Yea Primary School on Monday, May 30 when teachers will be concentrating on report writing.

Olden Days

■ Education Week will see Flowerdale Primary School students celebrate with an Olden Days School Days event today (Wed.). There will be some eye-catching dress-ups.

Deb Ball on Fri.

■ The Chaplaincy Committee at Whittlesea Secondary College is due to hold its Debutante Ball on Fruday (May 20). Students Luke Rosier, Bellana Jenkins and Kobe Haywere successful against Parade College in the second round of debating held at Loyola.

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Local Politics

Interest climbs for Yea protest rally ■ Interest is widespread for the June 3 protest rally in Yea, where residents will call for Murrindindi Shire’s Mayor, Councillors and CEO to resign, says former Mayor Lyn Gunter.

Mrs Gunter says she has had messages of support from people all over the municipality including Eildon, Alexandra, Kinglake and Flowerdale.

Ratepayers will meet in the High St. plantation between 4pm-5pm on Friday, June 5, to demonstrate their displeasure at the management of Murrindindi Shire Council.

A petition headed ‘New Management Required’ is being organised, with copies at many shops including Yea Newsagency.

● Lyn Gunter “A big thank you to petition and we can all those who signed now only hope our the petition requesting voices will be heard. that the rates should “A copy of the penot be increased tition was provided to above CPI,” Mrs the Essential Services Gunter said.

Commission which “More than 1000 will make a decision residents signed the on the request by the

Council to increase the rates above CPI to 5.4 per cent,” Mrs Gunter said.

“Our local State MP Cindy McLeish has the petition and will table it at the next sitting of Parliament on Tuesday (May 24).”

Mrs Gunter says the rally on June 3 will be supported by Yea traders.

Yea newsagent Lynne Bailey says that most Yea traders have agreed to close between 4pm and 5pm on the day to show solidarity against the management of the Shire by the Mayor, the Councillors, and Chief Executive Officer Margaret Abbey.

E-mails of support from people who cannot attend should go to: blgunter@bigpond.com

Oops! MHR claims local win, but cash really went to Rowville ■ Federal Parliamentarian Cathy McGowan (Independent, Indi) has claimed credit for a $600,000 grant in Murrindindi Shire, but the cash looks like it went to a reserve in Melbourne’s outer-east.

Former local resident Michael Pointer says that Ms McGowan sent out a newsletter claiming credit for a $600,000 grant that went to the ‘Eildon Park Reserve Pavilion’.

“The incumbent Member for Indi is either incompetent or disingenuous,” Mr Pointer said.

“I refer to the member’s April 2016 Newsletter in which she announces that she was responsible for the grant of $600,000 into the Shire of Murrindindi for the “Eildon Park Reserve Pavilion Upgrade” “The Eildon Park Reserve Pavilion is not in the Shire of Murrindindi and nowhere near Lake Eildon, and indeed has nothing to do with the State Electorate of Eildon.

“The Eildon Park Reserve Pavilion is in fact in Eildon Parade, ROWVILLE, a metropolitan suburb 27 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne CBD situated in the Federal Electorate of Aston.

“The electorate of Indi is entitled to question Ms McGowan’s veracity, and wonder how many of the other so-

Just Briefly Morning tea

■ Kinglake reader Bev Johns reminds us that a ‘Heavenly Cuppa’ awaits from 10.30am on Tuesday (May 24) as an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser, with proceeds to the Cancer Council Victoria. A $5 admission charge is requested.

Venue is the Kinglake West Uniting Church, 1050 Main Rd, Kinglake West. Bev can be contacted on 5786 566.

Tribute to Andrew

● Andrew Bott ■ Kinglake Football Netball Club will hold the ‘Andrew Bott Memorial Game’ when it plays Powelltown, at the Kinglake Memorial Reserve, on Saturday, June 4.

There will be three football games from 10.15am, and four netball games from 9.10am.

Casino performer James Leroy will be on stage in the clubrooms from 8.30pm that night.

A cover charge/door charge of $20 applies.

This includes finger food and a raffle ticket.

Andrew Bott died in September last year.

He was well known in sporting circles in Kinglake, Whittlesea and Wallan.

At Glenburn Hall ■ Marilyn Thomson advises that a Morning Tea will be held at Glenburn Hall on Tuesday (May 24) from 10am until 1pm. Entry fee is $5, and proceeds goes to fight breast cancer.

A delicious morning tea, lucky door prizes and a craft stall are promised.

Letters to the Editor

● Cathy McGowan, MHR for Indi

● An excerpt from Ms McGowan’s Newsletter called facts presented in her The ‘Eildon Park Reserve newsletters and other commu- Pavilion’ is shown in Federal nications are correct and reli- papers as actually being in the able,” Mr Pointer said.

City of Knox.

Sir, The Andrews LaborGovernment has descended into chaos as a result of the secret deals made prior to the 2014 state election and now Daniel Andrews has undermined his own minister by cutting her out of the loop to make further secret backroom deals with the United Firefighters Union.

The CFA Board, CEO, Chief and volunteers have been ignored in their protests against an EBA that hands control of the CFA to the UFU, and it is up to all volunteers and their communities to stop it.

The UFU is demanding a new enterprise agreement for firefighters include a union run veto board, effectively handing control of the CFA to the union.

Victoria relies on volunteer firefighters to protect them and their communities when they are at their most vulnerable.

A UFU takeover will affect the rights of volunteers and ultimately put at jeopardy CFA volunteerism and the safety of Victorians.

Please join me and sign the petition at www.handsoffthecfa.com.au to tell Daniel Andrews hands off the CFA! - Cindy McLeish MLA, Shop 10, 38-40 Bell St, Yarra Glen

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Rotary Club of Yea 30th Anniversary Clebration Photos by Ash Long

● Val Howard and Ann McCormack

● Janet and Terry Hubbard

● Peter and Val Hauser

● Jess Carpenter and Robyn Kirby

● Ken Maxfield, Greg Byers and Mick McCormack

● Sharon Fox and Marie Sier

● Charter members of the Rotary Club of Yea at last Thursday’s 30th anniversary celebration. From left: John Tainton, Graeme Broadbent, Ash Long, Daryl Callander, Les Hall, Adrian Sier, Ric Long, Peter Hauser, Don Lawson and Gary Fitzgerald. Seated: Roy Fox of the Rotary Club of Alexandra.

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High St Plantation, Yea. 4pm-5pm. Friday, June 3.

Calling for resignations of Murrindindi Shire Council CEO, Mayor, Councillors Your urgent action is required.

Support the rally and petition to request that Administrators be appointed to our Shire.

Send a message loud and clear to the State Government that we must be included, consulted and be a part of the future of our Shire.

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Yea shops will be closing between 4pm-5pm on this day to take a stand.

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■ Thanks to technology, Victoria Police knows the identity of thieves who stole a wallet and electronic device from a car parked at Yea footy training last week.

The not-so-bright culprits used the stolen credit card at a Yea service station, which has closed circuit television monitoring every transaction. \ As the coppers used to say: “expect an early arrest”.

Police on track ■ Yea Police are tracking down the bad guys who stole a motor-cycle, and a car, earlier this month.

Their investigations are also proceeding speedily regarding a theft at Sacred Heart Parish, Yea.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016

Death of Peter Ahern

● KINGLAKE’S notorious winter fogs will seriously disrupt the smooth running of the new NBN satellite service, says local communications enthusiast Ashley Geelan.

Geelan, who operates Kinglake’s weather station and a local ‘ham radio’ service, says signals will be severely blocked by the weather.

Geelan’s comments come as the NBN this week was scheduled to hold a public information session at the Kinglake Hotel on Monday night (May 2).

Similar sessions have also

‘Fogs will disrupt services’

● Ashley Geelan

been held at Steels Creek and Panton Hill.

“Fog, much like dense smoke-can block and/or change the path of radio transmissions on various frequencies,” said Geelan.

“So if, for example, Kinglake is offered a satellite NBN service, how is that radio signal going to make it through the fog.

“It won't. Simple as that,” Geelan told The Local Paper.

Turn off TV: principal

On TV ● Described by many as “the perfect gentlemen”, the local community is mourning the passing of Peter Ahern of Yea and Kerrisdale, pictured in his role as the cheery bus driver. Prayers will be recited at a service at 2pm Friday (May 6), at Sacred Heart Church, before the cortege proceeds to the Yea Cemetery.

● From left: Hamish Antrobus, Will Joyce, Harry Dignam, Sacred Heart School principal Vicky Wissell, Tander Fairchild, Andrew Foster and Jobe Dunne ■ “I am a great believer in all teachers being reading difficulties to become successful readlifelong learners,” says Vicky Wissell, Princi- ers. pal of Sacred Heart School, Yea. “I am currently working with individual chil“Teachers need to be continually upskilling dren at my school to help accelerate their learnand researching best practices in order to pro- ing in literacy.” vide high quality instruction for all children.”

For parents who want to nurture early literacy Vicky made the comments as she celebrates skills in their preschool aged children, Vicky sugcompleting her studies, while working with the gests they turn off the television, limit the time children in Grade Prep. children access technology and get out the story “Two years ago I completed my Masters in books.

Education which led me to undertake further She says that educational research continues Post Graduate studies in Early Literacy Inter- to show that the more conversation a child has vention at Melbourne University. with adults and the more they share storybooks “I recently completed this study writing an and nursery ryhmes, the better the child’s ability action research paper on teaching children with to learn to read when they begin school.

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Caveat Welc ome meeting Alex.

■ A get-together of the Highlands Spinning Club was held last week (Maqy 10) at the home of Jan Sporry, CaveatDropmore Rd, Caveat.

■ You have to be fast if you want to secure a copy of The Local Paper.

One Eildon reader drives through Yarra Glen to pick up their copy at the local newsagency.

■ The Local Paper is indebted to Graham Coombs, newsagent at Alexandra Newsagency, who will give us free shelf space at his Grant St shop.

A few bundles of The Local Paper will be transported from Yea to Alexandra each Wednesday morning, per courtesy of a Yea worker.

We won’t be filling The Local Paper with Alex. news, but we do understand the demand for our coverage of Murrindindi Shire Council news.

● Lynne Bailey ■ Yea newsagent Lynne Bailey was on WIN-TV News on Wednesday, having her say about Governments going for the tax grab on cigarettes, with packets up to $40 each.

Slipups ■ Perce The Proofreader points that we re-named Terry Hubbard as ‘Trevor’ in a picture caption.

Our apologies.

Our stuttering keyboard also re-named the Flowerdale Hotel publican as ‘Stebe’.

Sorry, Steve.

Oh, and for the record, Steve and Viv Phelan started at the Flowerdale Hotel in 2001.

Yea runners-up in 1900

Short Shots ■ It’s only 22 Saturdays to the Murrindindi Shire Council elections. Expect some “I won’t be standing” announcements in the interim.

■ McEwen Lib candidate Chris Jermyn has learnt the hard way about where to park his campaign car.

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The Local Paper FREE Elections NBN SNAG ■ Our friends at the Mountain Monthly newsletter at Kinglake were due to hold their annual general meeting last night (Tues.) at the Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House.

Two Board members were due to retire.

Yappers Need to in Euroa be quick ■ Yea’s finest thespians will present an enevening of fungi and food themed comedy with dinner this Saturday (May 21) at the Euora Mill.

Cost is $25 for a three-course dinner and show. Drinks featuring local wines at bar prices.

For more information and bookings go to strathbogieranges natureview.wordpress. com

Letters to the Editor Memories of Peter

● Yea’s cricket team was runner-up in the 1900 Anglesey County Cricket Association medal against Trawool. The press clipping lists those in the photo as E. Giles (capt.), C. Begg, H. Burns, E. Sandliands, J. McKinnon, R. Dean, Brooks, C. Stevens, A. Devlon, Incoll, W. Lockie, J. Clarke (Hon. Sec.), E. McGrath (Hon. Treasurer). Our thanks to the Yea and District Historical Society for unearthing the press clipping.

Seen this week on Facebook

● The late Peter Ahern featured in our April 4 issue Sir, Some 14 years ago we moved to Yea from inner Melbourne for a 'tree change'.

Not being ‘locals’ and not knowing a soul, it was not easy to break into the local community and make friends.

As such, we came to know many of the shopkeepers at the time because we would converse with them when browsing or making a purchase.

But there was one Yea local who always had the time for a "G'day" and a yarn.

I met this man at a clearing sale where we got talking about the weather and the price of cattle, as you do.

From then on whenever we came across each other, whether it be down the street, at the pub or at some sale, he always had time for a chat.

I would always give him a honk of the horn and a wave when driving into town, which was returned as invariably he would be sitting in his 'cat seat' on the verandah of his home in the main street enjoying the sun's warmth and watching the world go by..

Over the years I enjoyed our many chats and his stories of Yea and its residents, but being a true gentleman he was not one to gossip or blow his own trumpet.

Recently I noticed a new front fence at my friend's place but had not had many sightings of him for some time; I wondered how he was going.

It was therefore with some sadness on unfolding your May 4 edition of your paper on May 7 that my friend's ruddy face smiled out at me from the front page under the heading "Death of PeterAhern".

I had read of the death of a PeterAhern in the Yea Chronicle and wondered who that person was, as death notices were not usually accompanied by a photo of the deceased.

(I had often thought wouldn't it be a good idea to include a photograph of the deceased person because not being a 'local' I did not readily know or associate a name with the familiar face of someone I knew in the town, and many such familiar faces on the street had just disappeared).

I only knew my friend by the name he first introduced himself to me with a firm handshake all those years ago..."Peter".

And now, thanks to The Local Paper publishing PeterAhern's photograph I now knew that my friend had died and that his full name was Peter Ahern.

It is with regret that I could not attend his funeral, as by the time I'd found out, it had already taken place.

Rest in peace Peter.

Thankyou so much for befriending this ‘not a local’ all those years ago, and for your smiling, warm and ongoing friendship since that time.

- Carmel O'Hehir Yea Letters to the Editor are welcomed.

Email to: editor@LocalPaper.com.au Post to: PO Box 14, Yea, Vic 3717

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Councillor’s Comment Cr John Walsh ■ My last Councilor Comment was a plea for someone to put their hand up to take on the job as the Councillor for Koriella Ward at the election in October.

I listed a few criteria for the job that I felt should be met. I even offered a coffee or two as an incentive.

Clearly the incentive was not good enough or the criteria were too tough because I have had nil responses. Zip, nuttin', zero - drawn a total blank.

Or maybe people just need a little more time to clear the decks so they can jump in and make a whole-hearted commitment to serve the good folks that make up the "Head and the Heart" of the Shire.

Besides writing my article, I have raised being a Councillor with many possible contenders in the Ward and I often get responses along the lines of "Why would you want to do that? You can't win. It's like bashing your head against a brick wall."

I've also asked other Councillors around the State "why did you stand for Council?" and the replies often start with "Well someone has to do it ."

And this brings me to the petition that's going around, to have Council replaced by anAdministrator.

Because from my perspective the basic reason for being a Councillor is a belief in democracy.

A belief that to be able to have a say in the way our lives are governed is important and for the Shire to be successful requires work and energy.

And if you believe in a democratic process then you need to be prepared to support it. If you don't think democracy is that important then leaving decision making to one outside, appointed boss might suit you. But then again, it might not and then where do you go?

Democracy in local government requires elected representatives and thus "Someone's go to do it".

We need people who are willing to confront problems and just as importantly are prepared to work on developing solutions.

But to be successful, democracy also requires everyone to be prepared to take time and put in the effort to understand issues, to present thought out solutions and to understand the impacts of various options.

Otherwise how can we be confident, that when our representatives act on our wishes, we will achieve the result we want?

The coffee offer is still open to those that want to take on the challenge.

- Cr John Walsh

Yea News Demolition permit

■ Demolition work has commenced at Yea’s Grand Central Hotel. Scaffolding was erected on Friday by Hedger Constructions ofAlexandra.

The historic hotel was destroyed by fire on August 31 last year.

According to the demolition permit, the hotel is owned by Ninkasi Brewing Company, of registered address Cairns, Queensland.

Directors of the company are Andrew Santarossa, Cairns, Qld; Grant Rogers, Christchurch, New Zealand; and Anthony Santarossa, Yea.

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‘We’re not here for popularity’ - Mayor, CEO ■ Murrindindi Shire Council is in the midst of a public relations disaster.

The Council was featured on WIN-TV last week in a particularly bad light.

The Shire is about to be discussed in State Parliament when Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish tables a petition with about 1000 signatures.

There are press articles on an almost weekly schedule, detailing bungles and big-spending.

One newspaper report carried 58 letters calling for the Council to be sacked, and replaced by administrators.

A public rally is being scheduled for Friday, June 3 in Yea, when the resignations of the CEO, Mayor and Councillors will be demanded.

Shopkeepers in Yea will close for an hour on that day to demonstrate their protest about the administration of the municipality.

Is the Council going to try to discuss with residents and explain its position? It is not likely.

● Murrindindi Shire CEO Margaret Abbey and Mayor Cr Margaret Rae

The Local Paper this week offered CEO Margaret Abbey and Mayor Cr Margaret Rae to communicate with angered ratepayers.

The pair issued a written statement: “Decisions taken

by Council are not made on the basis of popularity or favourable media coverage, but in the best long term interests of the Shire.

“It is understood that there will always be sections of the community who do not like or agree with these decisions as well as others who understand and support them.

“Residents and rate payers who are interested in what Council is doing and saying are encouraged to look at Council's website and other publications in the Shire.

“As Councillors hold democraticallyelected positions, the democratic process provides a real opportunity for the community to make decisions on its representation and are encouraged to do so on October 22.

After 4 week delay, ‘works are underway’ ■ Public toilets at Kinglake West have been closed for close to four weeks, but Murrindindi Shire Council says repair works are scheduled to start this week.

“The Kinglake West Public toilets are closed as they are currently not operational due to vandalism and a series of thefts from the toilets, where pumps and fittings were stolen from the service duct,” the Council said.

“After the first theft, additional locks were fitted to the door and the new pump and fittings were made more secure.

“Despite these measures, the replaced items were also stolen a short time later.

“All replacement parts are on order and in the meantime additional security measures are being investigated to try to stop further theft. Council plans to begin the required works on Monday, May 16,”.

Regarding the Yea Public Toilets, works are progressing as per previous communication with The Local Paper and are due to be re-opened in mid June as advertised.”

● Murrindindi Council’s sign at the public toilets

Mayor ’s Column Cr Margaret Rae

■ I recently attended a Rural Councils Victoria Forum. These bi-annual forums enable rural councils from across Victoria to come together to share experiences and challenges and work together for the future of our communities.

Not surprisingly the main theme of this particular forum was sustainability. Rural Councils Victoria has been undertaking extensive work not only to identify the key issues, but also to help develop viable pathways forward, so that rural councils can build a sustainable future.

From our perspective the work currently being undertaken in this area and the related findings come as no surprise. As is well recognised, the main challenges lie both in the cost of current service provisions and the cost of operating, maintaining and renewing assets.

Different councils are taking different approaches to dealing with these issues in the light of the financial constraints being placed through the freezing of grant allocations, the introduction of the rate capping policy, and the constant cost shifting for many service delivery items without the requisite funding being provided.

It was informative to hear councils talk about significant lengths of road which they would no longer be maintaining as sealed, about withdrawal of financial support from long standing commitments such as the SES, about providing only one council service centre in a shire with double the geographic area of ours, of the staff losses that accompany service reductions which in turn serve only to contribute to a higher unemployment rate in their local area and less spending power in the local businesses.

These are the sorts of initiatives that we have been working hard to avoid but this is getting more difficult for us and for all rural councils.

It is clear that there is a minimum level of service delivery that the community expects, that the community deserves and that should be provided.

But it is equally clear that there is a dichotomy between the services that councils are mandated to deliver, often referred to as 'core' services, and the services that the community values - the discretionary services such as home and community care, aged care and disability services, libraries, swimming pools, parks and gardens, and many others.

Because there is often a lack of competition and a lack of providers in rural areas, local government on many occasions becomes the provider of last resort.

However, because this is essentially a default position, it leads to an inconsistent level of services provided across Victorian councils.

This results in significantly increased costs where adequate funding does not accompany the service delivery and furthermore, this lack of funds is compounded by the limited ability of rural councils to raise additional revenue from parking, developer contributions, etc. a problem not experienced by metropolitan councils.

While strategies that can and should be employed going forward are being developed and implemented, an essential element ought also to be identifying a minimum set of services that meets community needs and expectations together with adequate provision of funding to enable these to be delivered.

Where there is a demonstrated need for additional services that can be afforded and effectively and efficiently delivered, then councils should determine these in consultation with the community.

Increasing revenue by itself through actions such as leasing facilities, charging additional levies and disposal of assets will not be effective in the long term unless the flow of cost shifting is arrested, continuity of funding is agreed and reliability is built into the system.

A few statistics always help understanding: of each dollar of tax collected in Australia, this is initially allocated as 81¢ (Federal), 16¢ (State) and 3¢ (Councils). However, with that 3¢, councils look after 34 per cent of the assets, not to mention all the other services they provide.

With a clearly understood framework for core service delivery and funding, councils would be better able to reduce expenditure through improved productivity and management strategies, through shared services and reporting models, targeted amalgamation of service provision, and outsourcing to achieve cost savings where standards of service can be maintained or improved.

All rural councils will be looking to working more closely together in the future so that all our communities can continue to receive the services they have come to expect.

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Local Briefs Scholarship effort

■ Yea High School has been selected to participate in the effort-based scholarship pilot program.

The scholarship scheme rewards effort and improvement, for students going on to an approved apprenticeship, TAFE or higher education institution.

The pilot program will be implemented in schools by education consultants, Valad Solutions, with support from the Department of Education and Training.

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Don’s trip to China Award for Ghin Ghin bridge

Lights switched on

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■ Send it to editor@LocalPaper.com.au

They Say . . .

That it not worth the trouble of denying ★ the crime when local Police already have the fingerprints. Are parents aware what

their teens are doing at weekends and nights?

That Yea High School has introduced a new policy for students’ Personal Electronic Devices. All PED’s will now be turned off and handed over to the teacher to be stored for the lesson. They will be returned by the teacher at the end of each scheduled class.

That the question is asked seriously: what would happen if a district newspaper suddenly lost its major distribution outlet? They say the possibility was canvassed last week.

That one man’s neighbours are not backward in coming forward with their complaints about his behaviour. Our news desk has received a fax and several phone calls.

That the Whittlesea Reconciliation Group, in partnering with Whittlesea Council, to take part in a program to commemorate National Sorry Day on Thursday next week (May 26). The annual observance - involving Wurundjeri Elders, members of the Stolen Generations and the Mayor and Councillors - will be held at 10am at The Great Hall, 25 Ferres Blvd, South Morang.

That outer-northern suburbs gangs now have Yea on their hit list for weekend burglaries.

That AFL footballer Saverio Rocca was spotted dining at Yea’s Royal Mail Hotel at the weekend. We wonder whether he could be persuaded to make a guest appearance for Yea after his knee surgery?

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Works at Yarck

Next meeting

● Don Lawson ■ Former Yea resident Don Lawson has been on a study trip to China organised by the City of Warrnambool.

The former Shire of Yea Councillor, and prominent cattle producer, was invited to participate in the journey to Warrnambool’s sister city, Changchun, which has a population of 3.2 million.

He visited beef production facilities whilst there.

People Pars

● Bridge Inn Rd, Mernda ■ New pedestrian-operated signals along Bridge Inn Rd, just near Mernda Villages Drive, are expected to be operating in the next few weeks, says the City of Whittlesea.

■ Students with a current Junior Firearms Licence have an opportunity to participate in a clay target shooting competition with Mr Wischer on Friday next week (May 27).

■ The Yarck Streetscape rejuvenation works re anticipated to be finished by the end of June, says a Murrindindi Shire news release.

“The popular Yarck Village Hub will see the implementation of streetscape improvements including new pathways, improved signage, car parking, seating and landscaping,” said a Council spokesman.

“These works will greatly enhance connectivity, community access and public amenity,” the Council claims.

‘Fund our Future’

■ The City of Whittlesea is encouraging residents to sign a petition over funding to local government.

Ratepayers are being encouraged to sign a ‘Fund Our Future’ petition.

“We were disappointed to see that no funding was allocated towards the O'Herns Rd/ Hume Fwy interchange in Epping,” said a Council spokesman, following the Federal Government.

“This comes after the Victorian State Government recently allocated $40.7 million towards the project and submitted a detailed business case to the Federal Government,” said the spokesman.

“For more than 12 months the Federal Government has said it would consider the project when it received a business case.

“This budget disappointment highlights the urgent need for a fund specifically for outer growth areas like the City of Whittlesea.

“Now is the time to demand that both sides of federal politics commit to a fund that will deliver road projects to ease traffic congestion across the country.”

Local People Target shooting

■ Deborah Schickerling has joined the Yea High School staff for the remainder of the year.

Deborah is replacing Phoebe Mortenson in front of office, who has commenced maternity leave

● From left: Murrindindi Shire employees Caroline Lintott, Isaac Poole, John Bradley (Civil Bridge & Wharf), John Canny, Melissa Spinks and Blake Wall accept the award.

■ Murrindindi Shire Council's Infrastructure Assets Team was the recipient of the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia 2016 Award for Excellence for the construction of the new Ghin Ghin bridge, north-west of Yea. Preliminary works to replace the Ghin Ghin bridge, which was believed to have been constructed in the 1950s, began in May last year.

The bridge was closed to traffic for a period of three weeks while the old, single-lane structure was demolished and the new doublelane bridge with a lifespan of over 100 years was erected.

Council's CEOMargaret Abbey said the team did a great job, engaging the community in the project, keeping the community well informed about closures and, in ensuring a quick build which minimised the impact on local traffic.

"The project was recognised not only for the speed in which it was completed but also for the bridge's innovative design, construction and minimal future maintenance and renewal costs," Ms Abbey said.

$3 fox tail bounty

■ Hughes Creek Catchment Collaborative Landcare Group will Landcare group is holding a fox hunting competition over the month of June.

A bounty of $3 per tail will be paid (maximum of 100 tails) and all participants will receive an iconic “fox on the run” beanie.

A presentation night will be

held in August. Tails need to be submitted on or before July 2 to Simone on phone 5790 4146 or Janet Hagen on 5790 4268 Registration forms need to be submitted prior to the competition start. Conditions apply.

For more information please contact Simone: hughes.creek1@gmail.com

Thousands for info request ■ The Local Paper reported last week that Murrindindi Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Margaret Abbey wanted to charge $623 when Cr Chris Healy wanted documents to help him in his work as a Councillor.

The Local Paper has been told that a Yea resident has been asked to pay some thousands of dollars for documents requested under Freedom of Information legislation.

Councils, of course, have the option of releasing information without cost, as they do every week in the form of media releases.

● Cr Margaret Rae

Ms Abbey refused to confirm or deny the propose dcost to the resident.

“It is not appropriate for Council to comment on fees estimated or charged to any individual based on their FOI request that has been lodged with Council,” Ms Abbey told The Local Paper.

“Under the Freedom Of Information Act 1982, Council is required to advise all applicants in writing of the estimated charges and/or the final charges associated with each Freedom of Information Request lodged with Council,” Ms Abbey said.

■ The next meeting of the Murrindindi Shire Council is scheduled to be held at 6pm on Wednesday, May 25, at the Council Chambers in Alexandra.

Info requests ■ Murrindindi Council residents, wanting information on how their rates are being spent, could face a heafty bill if the Shire decides to charge.

“All fees charged are in accordance with the Freedom of Information (Access Charges) Regulations 2014 outlines that are set by the State Government, not by Council,” says Shire CEO MargaretAbbey.

“All current fees and charges are clearly listed on Council's website, on Council's FOI application form and can be further validated by checking the website of the Freedom of Information Commission of Victoria.

“Each written summary provides explanation of what charges have been applied and how they have been calculated.”

On the other hand, information that Council executives DO want circulated, is released free of charge in the form of media releases.

Council even pays some newspapers in the form of advertisements to have information circulated on the subjects that it WANTS to be under scrutiny.

Fire inquiry ■ The Victorian Parliament’s Environment and Planning Committee has commenced a public inquiry into the preparation and planning that is undertaken for fire seasons.

The inquiry is focusing on the work of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, and its agencies, including Parks Victoria.

“We have comprehensive terms of reference for this inquiry, covering many aspects of bushfire readiness,” said Committee Chair, David Davis.

“Preventative burning is one of the important issues we are scrutinising,” Mr Davis said.

“We will be examining how it is done, how effective it is in keeping the community safe, what impacts it has on vegetation and threatened species, and other issues.”

The inquiry will also be considering the resources that are available to ensure adequate preparation for fire seasons.

“In a State that has been devastated by bushfires in the past, it is important to check that our processes and structures for dealing with such emergencies are as effective and ready as they can be,” Mr Davis said.

“We want to hear from the community on these issues and to benefit from the experience of people who understand the needs of their local areas in preparing for the fire season.” Submissions to the inquiry are open until June 17.

NAPLAN tests ■ Yea High School students in Year 7 and 9 had NAPLAN testing last week. The nationwide tests covered four areas – reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. The tests were administered over four days.

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News From Our Boys Gunner J.G. Yorston

■ Exactly 100 years ago in 1916, the Yea local press reported: “The following letters from Gunner J. Gordon Yorston, who is on active service abroad, have been handed to us by his father, MrYorston, of Highlands, for publication: On Board, S S. Magdalena, March 26, 1916.

“I will scrape a few lines describing our voyage across the Mediterranean so far.

“We passed the south coast of Sardinia yesterday evening, so are now somewhere between Sardinia and Marseilles.

“This is not a very big boat, 5,000 tons I think. There are 1,100 troops on board, so you can imagine how we are packed.

“So far we have had a fair trip. I wrote a note and threw it over just as we were moving off. A Tommy was going to post it.

“We moved off from Alexandra at 9 o'clock on Tuesday morning, and hadn't been out more than an hour before I was trying to heave up the anchor.

“I was sick as possible all that day, never bothered about dinner or tea.

“The majority of the men were sick, Perc. included. There was a swell on, and this old tub rolled as we got out of the harbour.

“That's what set us all going. I was right as pie next morning as far as the sea sickness goes, but had neuralgia a treat all day, and part of the night. E “very precaution was taken against submarines. We always wear our life-belts, and are not allowed to wear leggings or putties, and have to leave our boots unlaced, so that we can pull them off before getting into the life-boats.

“We have a boat parade every morning and afternoon, and fall in on our respective lifeboats.

“On Thursday evening we got a bit of a start. A wireless was sent out for help from a boat ahead of us, and a cruiser signalled to our boat that a boat had been torpedoed.

“A double shift of firemen were put on on our boat, and also a double look-out.

“This old boat travelled for a while. We passed the boat that was hit that night.

“There were several other boats and cruisers around. We heard a rumour next day that it wasn't a submarine but her engines or something else went bung, and have never heard the rights of it yet. “(I have just been at church parade).

On Friday morning we pulled up outside Valetta harbour (Malta) for about 20 minutes, and got orders there, and then off again.

“I would like to have gone off and had a look round Malta. Valetta is the chief town. It looks very pretty from the distance.

“I could see several camps outside the town. They are mostly convalescent camps.

There are three islands. Malta is the largest.

Goza is one of the others.

“We only saw the south coast of Sardinia.

I heard some of the men saying that we will arrive at Marseilles to-morrow morning.

“Have just had our Sunday dinner. We get a good dinner every day—roast beef, potatoes, and either cabbage, peas or beans, with plum pudding every other day.

“But it is pretty solid. Had some for dinner to-day, so that if we get rammed this afternoon we will all sink, as the pudding was that heavy.

“For breakfast we get porridge — sometimes sugar in it—more often none, and bread and butter: “For tea we get bread, butter, and jam every second or third night. We have no drill on board, as we haven't room for it.

“We only have a boat parade every morning and afternoon. I have slept up on the deck every night. It is too close down below, as all the port-holes are closed, so it gets pretty stuffy down there: “No lights are allowed on the decks after dark, and all the port-hole windows are blackened where the lights are, so that no lights are visible.

“I suppose it will be sometime before we get any mail. I must ring off as we have to fall in.”

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Yea Chronicle owners in hot water over ‘anti-gay’ articles ■ The owners of The Yea Chronicle are under fire by commentator Doug Pollard after claims that anti-gay editorials have been published in a sister newspaper.

Pollard last week labelled the editorials as “cowardly, anonymous and virulently anti-gay”.

He said that following the editorials, a gay couple who had moved into the Bairnsdale newspaper’s circulation area had suffered abuse and attacks.

Pollard said one of the gay people was bashed in their own home, which had been ‘egged’, forcing the couple to install security cameras, which were funded by Victims of Crime Assistance.

Pollard said the editorials were published in the Bairnsdale Advertiser, one of a number of newspapers controlled by the Yeates and Mott families, in addition to their interests in Yea and Alexandra.

Both families are well respected media operators, and have a history of at least four generations in Victorian newspapers.

Pollard says the Bairnsdale Advertiser editorials first came to his notice in February 2013 which argued against marriage equality, which it describes as a “fiction.”

“To make homoand hetero-sexual unions indistinguishable (read, equal) makes no sense because fundamentally, marriage has always been about inequality,” the editorial said.

“Nothing in human relationships can be more unequal than the complementary roles of husband and wife, whether in the intimacy of a spousal union, the management of households or the nurture of children.”

Pollard said: In the same edition they also ran an article about some newcomers to the town, a gay couple, which has had severe consequences.

“The Bairnsdale Advertiser is the only newspaper in town,

Pages From The Past 30 Years Ago: Murder alleged

■ Three people were charged with murder after the body of a 23-year-old Kinglake man, Gregory Stephen Seddon, of Edenvale Cres., was discovered by his wife at 2.50am on Saturday, May 10, 1986.

■ Stella Seddon, 24, of Edenvale Cres, Kinglake West, later pleaded guilty to murder, and was sentenced to a minimum 12 years’ jail. Darrell John Weston, 21, of Shaftesbury Pde, Thornbury, also pleaded guilty to the murder, and was jailed for 16 years. Another man, Wayne Charles Giew, 28, of Gilbert Rd, West Preston, pjeaded guilty to manslaughter and .was jailed for five years. Mr Justice Hampel said Seddon promised Weston $10,000 to kill her husband,, who had subjected her to violence and abuse.

Calling it a day

● Bob Yeates: under fire for ‘anti-gay’ editorials Photo: The Citizen it isn’t the editor, Luke Robinson, and it isn’t the owner, Bob Yeates.

“Apparently noone at the paper – ■ The Yeates-Mott families own a number apart from Yeates – is of media assets in three states: even allowed to know VICTORIA who it is.

■ The Yea Chronicle “It is allegedly ■ The Alexandra-Eildon Standard brought to the editorial ■ Whittlesea Review offices with instruc■ North Central Review (Kilmore, Wallan) tions it is to be pub■ Free Press (Romsey, Lancefield) lished unchanged. And ■ Bairnsdale Advertiser so it is.”

■ East Gippsland News On Friday, Doug ■ The Lakes Post (Lakes Entrance) Pollard, continued his ■ Snowy River Mail (Orbost) campaign with an ■ East Gippsland Visitor Guide internet post at ■ Great Alpine Road Touring Guide TheStirrer.com.au, ■ Lakes Coast Visitor Guide headlined ‘Bairns■ Radio 3NE (Wangaratta)* dale Money Machine’.

■ Edge FM 102.1 (Wangaratta) and “Following yester93.3FM (Mount Beauty)* days post about the TASMANIA anti-G.A.Y. history of ■ Huon Valley News the Bairnsdale Advertiser, lots of people ■ Kingborough Chronicle asked, is there any NEWSOUTH WALES way we can fight ■ Radio 2QN (Deniliquin)* back?

■ Edge FM 102.5(Deniliquin, Echuca and “Appeals to the Finley)* * - Mott family interests Press Council and the so, basically, you Doug Pollard says local Rotary failed: cross them at your the editorial goes on to not surprising since peril. trash the Safe Schools the founder and Presi“Nevertheless, program, which it de- dent-elect of Sunrise some locals have scribes, with a fine Rotary is … owner been prepared to fight Dickensian word, as and managing editor of the Bairnsdale Adback,” Pollard said. “impertinent”.

“An online petition Pollard describes vertiser, Bob Yeates.

“A local petition was started by local the editorial writer: business woman “He – I think I’m safe failed to have any efJessee John, which in assuming it’s a he – fect: in fact, the paper the paper basically ig- hankers after a bygone denied they received nored. age in which men many of the com“They shot back were men, women plaints sent to them.

But yes, there is a again with an anti- were women, everytransgender editorial one went to church on way,” Doug Pollard in July 2013, and now Sunday, and women in said. “Go after their they’re back for a third particular lived sources of income, inbite of the cherry with cramped miserable cluding advertisers in a strongly anti-pro- lives, married to men the paper and clients gressive and anti- they couldn’t divorce, of the family business G.A.Y editorial head- bearing child after empire, which appear lined Assault on a child they didn’t want to include the Victonation’s soul [sic], rail- and could scarcely af- rian Government. ing against “whole- ford to raise, and men “Make them aware sale abortions, agita- like him ruled the of the hatred they are tion for legal euthana- roost. subsidising. And ask sia, rampant sexual “But – and here’s them to stop,” Pollard sexual experimenta- an interesting point – said. tion, and the descrip- no-one knows who he Pollard asked tion of traditional mar- is. readers to contact adriage as unfair and dis“As far as I’ve vertisers in the Yeatescriminatory.” been able to discover, Mott newspapers.

Media group across 3 states

■ “The familiar black voard was not in the front window of E.S. Purcell & Co’s High St, Yea store this morning. But perhaps it should have been,” we wrote in 1986.

The black board signified the passing of a local. We brought news that the Purcell family had decided to call it a day after 99 years at the 20 High St location.

A small line ad in The Age announced: “Yea - Freehold & Business. Licensed Grocery and General Store. Fascinating property with long family history and unique presentation. Large cellar area, very interesting uses including outlet for Yarra Valley wines, tourist facility , local art and craft outlet. Price $120,000 plus SAV. Percy Henry and Galbraith.”

Councillor queried ■ “Yea Shire President Cr Arnie Exton denies knowledge of an incident leading to a report being made to Yea Police about moved gravel on Yea-Whittlesea Rd,’ said our May 13, 1986 report.

“At this month’s Council meeting, Cr David Lawson asked Cr Exton if a report made to Yea Police Station was made on behalf of Council: ‘Who did it and how was it done?’”

“I don’t know,” said Cr Exton.

Cr Exton said the Shire Engineer, Stanley Kisler, was asked to contact Police after gravel was moved on a curve on the outskirts of the Yea township. Council was told that $1500 damage was done to the sealing aggregate.

New fire officers

■ Gilbert Lawrance and Charles Bacon were made Lieutenants at the Yea Rural Fire Brigade elections held 30 years ago in 1986.

Retiring officers re-elected were: ■ Captain - Dougal Drysdale ■ Lieutenant - David Mold, Molesworth ■ Lieutenant - William Armstrong, Ghin Ghin ■ Apparatus Officer - Harold Harper ■ Comms. Officer - Neville Walker ■ Deputy - Colin Egan ■ Secretary - John Benston

10 goals for Dick

■ Richard Ivey kicked 10 goals for Yea, 28.25 (193) in its match against Murchison, 6.13 (49), in 1986. Yea’s three sides aggregated 72.69 against Murch.’s 8.16, wrote footy correspondent Tom Dignam.

100 Years Ago: News from 1916 ■ Corporal C. Ball and Private P. Cutter were in the town last week, the former being on final leave. Allan Steuart left last week to go into camp . Private C. Waddell (wounded) has obtained his discharge.

■ A very successful dance was held at Homewood last Wednesday evening, when 23 couples tripped the light fantastic. The dance was inaugurated for the purpose of raising money for the local Red Cross Fund, and the total receipts amounted to £2 12s 6d.

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What The Papers Say No College funds

■ The State Budget has delivered bad news for Seymour P-12 College, with no funding allocated to the school for the second successive year. The decision renders the school unable to complete stage two and three of the Seymour College regeneration project, a concept first conceived in 2007 and one that finalised its first stage in mid 2013., reported journalist Patrick Evans.

- Seymour Telegraph

Support for friends

■ Benalla P-12 College senior students have come together after a yoiung student Maxim Avdyugin, 16, took his own life earlier this year. The lunchtime barbecue was attended by students, teachers and Max’s family and friends, and representatives of mental health and related services in Benalla. Students discussed the ways in which they could improve their own support network for each other.

- Benalla Ensign

Pigs to that

■ A Wandin North farmer says she has been run out of town after losing a long-running battle to keep her free-range piggery.

Happy Valley Free Range owner Jo Stritch last week moved her last pig off the McKillop Rd property after a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal ruling found her 9ha farm was “intensive” and not allowed in the green wedge. Neighbours had expressed concern about the farm and its environmental impact as it evolved from a small-scale operation.

- Lilydale Leader

Ex-cop guilty

■ Former Leading Sen-Constable Guy Felton, 46, of Eltham has pleaded guilty to two assault charges committed against his wife and teenage son. His estranged wife claimed the Police Association had financed Felton’s defence even after his resignation from Victoria Police in June last year. Felton will be sentenced on May 25.

- Diamond Valley Leader

Merton booth axed

■ Merrijig and Merton polling day stations have been abolished, being declared ‘underachieving’. Australian Electoral Commission spokesman Phil Diak said polling booths in remote areas that did not meet the threshold have been abolished.

- Mansfield Courier

Mayor awarded

■ Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Colleen Furlanetto has been awarded with the best achievement award in human rights by the Australian Human Rights Commission. Cr Furlanetto received the award at the Inspire Awards, an initiative of the Funds in Court, a division of the Supreme Court. She was presented with the award by AHCR president Professor Gillian Triggs.

- Euroa Gazette

Footy club funds

■ Seymour Football Netball Club has received funding in the latest round of the Athlete Pathway Travel Grants Program. Member for Northern Victoria, Jaclyn Symes, announced that the club would share in more than $12,000 in grants to country clubs and athletes, so that they can compete and participate without the burden of travel costs.

- North Central Review

Award for doctor

■ Craigieburn resident and medical researcher at St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research, Dr Urmi Dhagat, has been awarded the Susan Alberti Medical Research Foundation’s Women in Research Award.

The award supports the work of an outstanding female scientist by ensuring their research can continue while they are on maternity leave.

- Whittlesea Review

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grounds during their visit, take a stroll by the creek or enjoy a game of billiards after dinner on the full size table “'Austen Tayshus' guests will indulge in a three course 'winter warmer' dinner freshly prepared by the estate's three talented chefs, while enjoying an evening of laughter with one of the country's most famous comedians in and up close and personal show,” Ms Tyrell said.

“Dinner is included in the ticket price and drinks are available at bar prices.

“Bookings are essential phone 5784 9280.

“Tickets are limited for this night of fine food, service, surroundings and comedy at Flowerdale Estate,” Ms Tyrell said.

Kinglake News

$10,320 for Ellimatta ■ Ellimatta Youth Inc at Kinglake is to receive $10,320 for: ■ Water filtration system ■ Emergency lighting installation ■ New doors with windows and convex mirror fitted ■ CCTV camera installation and security screens fitted ■ New curtains and room dividers The funds are being provided under Round Two of the Federal Government Stronger Communities Program.

Federal politician Cathy McGowan established the Indi Stronger Communities Pro-

gram Advisory Committee to deliver Round Two of the program.

“Community priorities guided the application process,” Ms McGowan said.

“Indi was allocated $150,000 in the Federal Budget for the SCP in 2015-16.

"This funding will allow Ellimatta Youth Inc to carry out an upgrade of this important facility," Ms McGowan said.

"A child safety review and centre audit found a number of areas in need of improvement to make the centre more comfortable," she said.

"The upgrade will improve the facility for young people and make the centre an even better and safer environment and space for them to hang out," Ms McGowan said.

"This will ensure programs continue to run that engage young people and also increase participation at the centre."

Ms McGowan thanked Ellimatta Youth Inc and the local community for the contribution of $10,320 contribution towards the project, which has a total cost of $20,640.

"Congratulations to the Kinglake community for getting behind this project,"

Council Watch

Council keeps things secret: even its new phone number ■ Murrindindi Shire Council is continuing its reputation for keeping things secret.

As reported in The Local Paper, residents even Councillors - are being charged hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars for Freedom of Information requests.

Councillors are meeting confidentially to discuss matters that they do want the public to know.

The secrecy reached ridiculous proportions this month with Murrindindi Shire Council changing its telephone number at its Yea offices, without telling most residents.

The new number is 5736 0036, and becomes effective from Saturday (May 21).

An upgrade will take place on Friday (May 20) when incoming calls will be diverted to the Alexandra office.

The only notice given by the Council, as at The Local Paper’s editorial deadline, was a small notice in the other (smallest-circulating) newspaper, for which residents have to pay.

The majority of residents in the western half of the municipality do not buy The Yea Chronicle, so have not be advised of the change.

Murrindindi Shire did not issue The Local Paper with a press release about the change of phone number, nor were there any details on the front-page of the Council’s website, as at Monday morning.

80 Years Ago From Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser. May 1936

Fire at Woodstock ■ Two youths who were members of a party of rabbiters at Wollert on Sunday, March 1, were fined at the Whittlesea Court on Tuesday, for having lit fires, thereby endangering prperty.

‘Boiling Billy’ The youths charged were ThomasArthur Turnbull and Richard Llewellyn Jones, both of Collingwood.

Walter Newton, farmer, Woodstock, said that on the. afternoon of Sunday, March 1, he saw a fire burning in Coulthard's paddock, in a large red gum tree.

He saw some young men there, including defendents. Branches were burning on the ground in another .paddock, where the billy was being boiled by the same. party.

Witness said he was present when Constable Waldron ariived, and he heard Turnbull admit that he lit the fire.

William Mason, farmer, Woodstock, said he was told of the fire, after which he went to the spot. He understood the youths were smoking out a ferret. The fire could not be extinguished, and he sent for the police.

Constable P. C. Waldron, of Epping, said that on the Sunday in question he went to Woodstock, where a tree was on fire in Coulthard's paddock. Grass surrounded the fire, which would probably have done considerable damage had it got out of control.

Each youth was fined £2, with £1 costs.

Councillor fined

■ A case extraordinary for its many heated clashes between counsel and the Bench eventuated at the Whittlesea Court on Tuesday when a Whittlesea Shire councillor was charged with assault. A cross summons was dismissed.

One solicitor strongly objected to Cr J. G. Orgill, J.P., taking his seat on the bench, but Cr Orgill decided to sit.

Leonard John Wheeler, Mernda, and Evan Owens, of Doreen, were the parties in the case. Wheeler charged Owens with unlawful assault, and Owens issued a cross summons. Both pleaded not guilty.

Wheeler said he was a farmer residing at Mernda. He was 19 years of age. On March 21 he was at a dance at Doreen, and about 11.15 he with others went across to Owen's shop for some soft drink.

The party was in the shop for several minutes, talking and laughing. When they had left the shop and were a short distance away Owens came out and said, "Bill, just a minute."

Wheeler said. "Bill, I never paid for those drinks." Owens replied, " "That is why I am here." Wheeler offered to pay, but Owens told him "to get into the shop and pay for them.

Wheeler then said, 'Look, Evan do you think I would try to get away without paying for them?

Wheeler then said I was struck on the mouth, which bled freely. I then went into the shop and told Owens that he was not a man, as I could not defend myself at the moment.

In the shop Owens said to me, "Get out, before you get hurt. The drinks are paid for."

Wheeler said he gave instructions to his solicitor to issue a summons against Owens for assault.

The chairman, announcing the verdict after a retirement to enable the bench to consider evidence, said that Owens would be fined £1, in defalult three days imprisonment, and would be ordered to pay £1/1/ costs. The charge against Wheeler would be dismissed without costs.

At Queenstown ■ On Sunday, the Semco Ladies' cricket team visited Quenstown for a social niatch against the local team, and the latter were the subsequent victors.

Throughout the afternoon many spectators were presenrt and keen interest was displayed in the game.

The ladies were later entertained at the Hut.

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Sacred Heart Primary School, Yea â– Sacred Heart Primary School places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships across the entire school community.

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The children at Sacred Heart have an opportunity to participate in many learning experiences.

Indonesian is taught at Sacred Heart along with specialist classes in Visual Arts, PE, Literature, Dance, Music and Information Technology.

A strong focus is placed on literacy, as we believe that reading and writing are paramount to all learning.

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Sacred Heart leads the way in our local area in the provision of technology with all children having access to Google Apps for Education.

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Sacred Heart is a welcoming community with an emphasis on showing mercy to others. The children are encouraged to look at life through the eyes of those less fortunate and to show empathy and compassion.

We strive to give our children a love of learning within an environment that is safe, supportive and welcoming to all.

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ABC-TV probes Indi candidates McGowan, Mirabella â– The 7.30 program aired nationally on ABCTV came to the Indi electorate on Monday night to profile candidates Cathy McGowan (Ind.) and Sophie Mirabella (Lib.).

Here is a transcript of the segment: LEIGH SALES, PRESENTER: The seat of Indi in regional Victoria is the scene of some legendary Australian facts like Ned Kelly's last stand and some beloved Australian fiction like The Man from Snowy River. In recent years, it's more the seat's politics that's become the stuff of legend. Independent Cathy McGowan snatched the seat at the last election from Liberal frontbench MP Sophie Mirabella, and this time, Sophie Mirabella's trying to get it back.

It's a fierce contest that's at times become personal. Libbi Gorr spent time with both candidates on the campaign trail and in their homes and captured some unguarded moments.

LIBBI GORR, REPORTER: Two days before the federal election was called, we spent the day with the sitting Member for Indi, independent Cathy McGowan.

This is a beautiful house.family is.

CATHY MCGOWAN, MEMBER FOR INDI: Thank you. Yeah, and this is the community where I was born and grew up, surrounded by my family and neighbours and people who've been here for - you know, since white settlement, really.

LIBBI GORR: So you're establishment Indi?

CATHYMCGOWAN: I've roots that go down very deep, that's for sure.

RUTH MCGOWAN, SISTER: Hello!

LIBBI GORR: Hello.

RUTH MCGOWAN: So I'm little sister Ruth.

LIBBI GORR: Cathy's sister.

RUTH MCGOWAN: Sister. And so is Mimi.

MIMI, SISTER: Hi, Libbi.

LIBBI GORR: Nice to meet you.

CATHY MCGOWAN: My mum and I went farm shopping when I was ready. So we looked around and she found this bit of land and said, "I think it's gonna work." So, she pushed me, pushed me. She unveiled the foundation stone and then she died really shortly after that. But I just wanted to commemorate her spirit and her push in getting me living here.

LIBBI GORR: The morning after the Prime Minister called the election, Sophie Mirabella's family too was in full campaign mode.

GREGMIRABELLA, HUSBAND:Now, our house is a renovation work in progress. Sophie's in the shower. We've got to be a little bit careful.

And the kids are at the kitchen table. Please come in.

LIBBI GORR: Good morning. Hello. I'm Libbi.

GREG MIRABELLA: Barbara.

BARBARA, MOTHER:Mama.

LIBBI GORR: Hello, Mama. Mama?

Sophie's Mama?

GREG MIRABELLA: Yep, Sophie's Mama.

LIBBI GORR: It's an amazing area. I mean, it's got the most beautiful parts of Victoria in it.

GREG MIRABELLA: It does, it does. It was no hardship for me to come here.

LIBBI GORR: Can you easily settle in or is there an establishment?

GREG MIRABELLA: I actually do have family in the area and when some of the locals realised that it was, you know ... (gives the

thumbs up signal) LIBBI GORR: Good morning.

SOPHIEMIRABELLA,LIBERALCANDIDATE FOR INDI: Hi. Good morning.

LIBBI GORR: Day one.

SOPHIE MIRABELLA: Mmm. LIBBI GORR: Are you ready?

SOPHIE MIRABELLA: Mmm. (Laughs) Ready or not.

LIBBI GORR: Ready or not.

The first thing to get ready was the school lunches.

SOPHIE MIRABELLA: She's got more of the Greek savoury taste.

LIBBI GORR: What sandwiches did you get at school?

SOPHIE MIRABELLA: They weren't that exotic. I used to get Vegemite sandwiches 'cause Mum worked at the Vegemite factory.

LIBBI GORR: And while Sophie's mum worked hard to support her family, ...

BARBARA: And me worries because my daughter. Working, working and working.

LIBBI GORR: Working, working, working.

Where did you get that from? Where did you get that ... ?

SOPHIE MIRABELLA: No idea.

LIBBI GORR: McGowan too proffers family as her main driver.

CATHY MCGOWAN: I come from a large family, but I'm in the middle. Like, I never was the eldest kid. I was always - had to work the family up and down, so that's my modus operandi.

LIBBI GORR: This morning, Sophie Mirabella is facing a new test. (Reading from newspaper) "Mirabella's chances of being returned to office amid strong backing for independent Cathy McGowan and a clumsy beginning to Ms Mirabella's campaign." Where did that come from?

SOPHIE MIRABELLA: I'd rather not say.

(Laughs) Let others be concerned about internecine affairs. I'll focus on Indi. Quite frankly, it doesn't really matter what people in Collins Street say.

LIBBI GORR: Cathy McGowan says she wants to take the power from the parties and give it to the people.

CATHY MCGOWAN: Traditionally the parties say, "If you vote for us, we can do this." So what I'm saying and what the community absolutely gets is you don't need the member of Parliament to do it. Sure, you need me to set it up, but it's much more powerful if you actually tell the story and explain to government what the consequences of this are.

SOPHIE MIRABELLA: I had a commitment for a $10 million allocation to the Wangaratta Hospital, that if elected, I was going to announce the week after the election. You know that.

That is $10 million that Wangaratta hasn't had because Cathy got elected. The question ...

LIBBI GORR: With this comment, Sophie Mirabella misplayed her hand.

SOPHIE MIRABELLA: I was saying I have a proven track record of getting funding that is difficult to get.

LIBBI GORR: Well it didn't come out like that though, did it?

SOPHIE MIRABELLA: No, it didn't.

LIBBI GORR: Sophie Mirabella questions how sitting outside government, independents can get their way.

CATHY MCGOWAN: Well, depends on what their way means. So, do I go in and disrespect people? No. Am I naive about it? Not at all. Am I really clear and focused on what a good outcome is? Yes. Do I do things that I don't think are right in myself? No. Do I stay clear to my own moral values? Absolutely. Yes. LIBBI GORR: While it's all systems go at McGowan HQ, it's not a happy day at Camp Mirabella.

SOPHIE MIRABELLA: It's a bit of an irony considering my family nearly starved because of the German occupation during the Second World War, but nevertheless, let's be positive and go forward.

GREG MIRABELLA: Our second date was here in Wangaratta and within half an hour, Sophie had a text message from someone saying, "Have a look on this particular news blog."

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From Page 18 her new boyfriend and what kind of jerk must this guy be? And that was my rude introduction to no, there is no privacy.

LIBBI GORR: But also your rude introduction into what people think of Sophie.

GREG MIRABELLA: Well, some people. I mean, that's the left, isn't it?

LIBBI GORR: Is it?

GREG MIRABELLA: I think so.

LIBBI GORR: Mirabella has certainly attracted more than her fair share of invective.

How do you cope with being portrayed as a bitch? Do you feel you are portrayed as a bitch?

SOPHIE MIRABELLA: I think those sorts of labels say more about my detractors and opponents than about me.

GREG MIRABELLA: Well lately they've been calling her the Queen of Mean, haven't they? I think that's the common one.

LIBBI GORR: How do you feel about her?

GREG MIRABELLA:How do I - what, as a ... ?

Council Briefs Volunteers invited

■ Murrindindi Council is looking to recognise volunteers in the Shire ... but you have to be in Alexandra if you want to attend the celebration.

The Council posted a notice on its website on Monday (May 16), celebrating Volunteers Week: “We'd like to acknowledge and give thanks to the wonderful volunteers in our community,” the Council says.

“Volunteers are invited to enjoy a performance by Summer Rain. Feel free to bring along a friend.”

The performance begins at 1.30pm on Tuesday, May 31, at the Alexandra RSL Hall.

Devonshire tea follows.

Bookings are essential. Phone 5772 0365 by May 26 to book your place.

Payment of rates ■ Murrindindi Council posted a notice at its website on Monday (May 16) about payment of rates: “Ratepayers are advised that the Fourth Instalment of the 2015-16 period is due and payable by May 31 “Credit card payments are accepted at all Council offices and from a secure section on Council’s website (visit Payments page).

“Credit card payments will incur a bank merchant fee of 0.75 per cent.

“If you are unable to pay your rates by the due date, please contact Council’s Rates Department on 5772 0333 to discuss payment options.”

Library cancellation ■ A mobile library cancellation this Saturday (May 21) was announced this week at the Council’s website: “Murrindindi Shire Council wishes to advise that it has had to cancel its service to Eildon on Saturday, May 21, to allow for a mechanical upgrade to the Mobile library.

“Council apologises for any inconvenience this might cause.

“All other library branches remain open on that day and the Mobile Library will resume normal services on Tuesday, May 24.

“If you have any questions about the closure, please call 5772 0333.”

Plan consultation ■ The Goulburn Valley Waste and Resource Recovery Group (GVWRRG) is seeking input on its draft GV implementation plan until June 10.

All regional Waste and Resource Recovery Groups in the state are currently preparing regional implementation plans.

These plans research and set-out the required waste and resource recovery infrastructure requirements for the region for the next 10 years.

You can read more about the draft GV implementation plan at the Council’s website. You can also learn more about how to get involved and about the Open House events being held throughout the region.

Once finalised, the GV implementation plan will inform the State infrastructure plan.

GVWRRG is a Victorian government agency that has representation from local councils through its board.

LIBBI GORR: How do you feel about Sophie?

GREG MIRABELLA:I love her dearly. Love her dearly. She is - as a person, I think anyone who knows her well would say, whether they don't like her or not, she's incredibly loyal. Extraordinarily loyal.

GREG MIRABELLA: I love her dearly. Love her dearly. She is - as a person, I think anyone who knows her well would say, whether they don't like her or not, she's incredibly loyal. Extraordinarily loyal.

SOPHIE MIRABELLA: Astrong woman in politics and a strong woman on the conservative side is not what those who oppose the conservative side of politics want to see, obviously.

LIBBI GORR: And the people that don't like Sophie on a personal level that join your campaign?

CATHY MCGOWAN: (Shrugs) (Shrugs again) Yeah. and people who don't like me, of which there's many.

LIBBI GORR: Who? Name one.

CATHY MCGOWAN: So - so, that's how it is. People make emotional decisions about people and that's just the game, isn't it?

RUTH MCGOWAN: Cathy was the one in the family that didn't have kids, so she had time.

But also she has got a deep passion for her nieces and nephews and their friends and for young people. As a community, we've got her back. As a family, we've got her back.

LIBBI GORR: What's your role with her?

RUTH MCGOWAN: To love her and nurture her and look after her.

LIBBI GORR: It's as simple as that?

RUTH MCGOWAN:Yes. LIBBI GORR: And so the stage is set for the 2016 battle of Indi.

SOPHIE MIRABELLA: I am passionate about really doing the very best for this area where my children are growing up here, where my family is.

LIBBI GORR: What if you lose? What will you do?

SOPHIE MIRABELLA: Oh, look, I'll sort it out. I can't tell you because I haven't had that discussion with my dear husband yet.

LIBBI GORR: It's got to be on the horizon.

You've got to have a Plan B. SOPHIE MIRABELLA: Um, we'll - we'll talk about that later.

LIBBI GORR: You've committed your life to community. No children.

CATHYMCGOWAN: Yeah.

LIBBI GORR: Is that - is that ... ?

CATHY MCGOWAN: I wouldn't say I've committed my life to community. I don't think I've committed my life.

LIBBI GORR: No? CATHY MCGOWAN: No. No, that's too big a thing. No, I haven't committed my life.

LIBBI GORR: What are you doing, lending it?

CATHY MCGOWAN: I'm living it.

LIBBI GORR: You're living it.

CATHY MCGOWAN: Yeah. I'm being.

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Local Sport Under 12 Netball ■ Q1. It was a great first goal by Arianne to start the game, lots of eye contact to keep the ball going constantly. Matilda was hot on her toes together with Grace, with some great calling out from Bridie Hayes and Jordan. Yea 3, Heathcote/Puckarook 1 Q2. Madie in GK did a great job keeping the ball away, Bridie in GS and Ashleigh in WA made a fantastic show of team work passing between them. Calling out between players was keeping it shared, bringing the ball mostly down Yea's end of the court. Jordan in GD did some great high leaps for the ball.

Yea 3, Heathcote/Puckarook 2 Q3. Bridie Hayes shot a great goal for this quarter and Jordyn in GD did a great job of leaping. Team spirit had lifted with Grace in C keeping a close eye on the ball. An exciting qaurter to watch. Yea 6, Heathcote/Puckarook 4 Q4. With the last quarter upon us, momentum had slowed a little but they still tried their hardest as a team. Matilda ran her heart out together with Ashleigh desperate to get the last few goals to get a win. Arianne, Grace and Bridie Hayes teamed up for a draw but got twop extra goals for their first win. An exciting game played.

Final score: Yea 8 def Heathcote/ Puckarook 7 Awards: Royal Mail Hotel - Matilda Archibald, Tiger Bucks: Bride Hayes

Local Briefs Indi battle on TV ■ Libbi Gorr brought the national broadcaster’s cameras to the local Indi electorate, with Monday’s 7.30 program (May 16) featuring interviews with incumbent Cathy McGowan and Liberal challenger Sophie Mirabella.

A transcript of the interview appears on Pages 18-19, courtesy of ABC-TV.

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Excellent victory for Yea Under 12s ■ The Tigers hosted Heathcote on Sunday in conditions perfect for footy.

Our boys were keen to put in a good showing despite ‘Highlanders’ Oliver Wischer and Will Clarke being unavailable.

Yea started the better of the two teams, with a new look half-back line comprising Chayne Klinge, Riley Slevin and Austen Ross looking solid when tested early in the game. ¼ time: Yea 2.2 (14) to Heathcote 0.0 (0) Yea continued their good form in the second term. Noah ‘Big Red’ Hildebrand was feeding the footy down our on-ballers throats and Reece ‘Stokesy’ Hargreaves rediscovered form from season 2015 to help put the tigers in a strong position at half time. ½ time: Yea 4.2 (26) to Heathcote 0.1 (1) Heathcote challenged our boys in the third term, however running machines Riley Frankcombe and Hayden Marks were damaging and the Tigers soon regained control of the game with help from Luke Kelderman who was in everything. ¾ time : Yea 5. 2 (32) to Heathcote 1. 3 (9) The Tigers continued to play great footy in the final term. Teammates bobbed up from everywhere to celebrate good times after old mate Jake Crockett topped off a great individual game by kicking the goal of the century late in the match.

Final scores: Yea 8.4 (52)d Heathcote 1.4 (10) Goalkickers: Hayden Marks 4, Riley Frankcombe, Jack Harrison, Reece Hargreaves and Jake Crockett.

Best players: Luke Kelderman, Noah Hildebrand, Hayden Marks, Riley Slevin, Riley Frankcombe, Jake Crockett, Chayne Klinge, Reece Hargreaves, Tobias Philpott, Lachlan Donnelley, Jackson Gretch, Jack Harrison, Austen Ross, Monty Lawson and others.

Awards: Noah Hildebrand, Luke Kelderman, Jake Crockett and Lachie Donnelley.

Water boy James Slevin fulfilled his duties admirably.

Junior Netball reports YEA UNDER 16 Q1. Yea started off strong this quarter. Yea's attackers presented well at every centre pass bringing the ball down nicely to the shooters.

Yea's defence was strong all qtr which kept Heathcote/Puckarook to one goal. Yea 20, Heathcote/Puckarook 1 Q2. Yea kept up their strong play in all areas Hannah and Caitlyn played well in the wings resulting in many turn overs. Yea 40, Heathcote/Puckarook 2 Q3. Sophie D moved into C and ran the court well. Teagan and Sophie S both rebounded well under the ring. Heathcote/ Puckarook's defence was a lot tighter this quarter making our goalers work harder for the ball. Yea 54, Heathcote/Puckarook 3 Q4. This quarter saw Becky and Bridget move into the shooting positions and both shot well. All girls played to a high standard all game.

Final Score: Yea 73 def Heathcote/ Puckarook 3 Awards: Royal Mail Hotel - Sarah Armstrong, Tiger Bucks - Sophie Danielli ★ UNDER 14. DIVISION 1.

Q1. A beautiful sunny day for the netball, Yea came on the court confident and positive.

Pressure along the court, fast passes and quick intercepts kept Yea in the lead. Yea 9, Heathcote/Puckarook 0 Q2. Team work in the goals between Abby and Maggie was strong this quarter, especially Maggie's performance, her goals were smooth and precise. Yea 21, Heathcote/Puckarook 1 Q3. This quarter Heathcote/Puckarook came on court with fire keeping Yea on their toes and making them work hard for goals. A few changes in positions gave some of the

players an opportunity for something new. Yea 26, Heathcote/Puckarook 3 Q4. Defence this qtr was tight and with a lot of pressure. Ruby had a go at GA doing well and moving confidently in the goal ring.

Team work with the girls this whole game was impressive and they enjoyed their time on the court. Thanks to Kim for coaching.

Final Score: Yea 38 def Heathcote/ Puckarook 5. Awards: Royal Mail Hotel Melody Ross, Tiger Bucks: Melina ★ UNDER 14. DIVISION 2 Q1. Euroa were gracious to come down to Yea for the Div. 2 girls to have a game. With a beautiful sunny morning the girls started with a quick goal by Mel in GS, there was some great passing skills by Sarah and Holly keeping the game exciting. Cassie used her height to pass well over the team. Yea 4, Euroa 8.

Q2. With Melina strong in WD and Shanae in GD made it difficult for Euroa. A strong start for our girls with the score creeping up, a lot of thinking about who to pass to. Mel doing a fantastic job together with Cassie shooting some great goals. Yea 10, Euroa 13.

Q3. Well done to Jess defending off Euroa's first attempt keeping a steady pace. Mel doing some tricky passes a fast qtr with plenty of action to keep the game on fire. Sarah always available catching great pass's to keep the game on fire. Yea 14, Euroa 18.

Q4. Desperate to catch up, it was a fast quarter again with great defending by Melina.

All in all a fantastic game to watch with high jumps and great passes. Unfortunately the game slipped away from us.

Final Score: Yea 17 def by Euroa 27 Awards: Royal Mail Hotel - Holly Granter, Tiger Bucks: Cassie Wilmore

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Local Faces and Places

● Cam Evans, Safari Kiss (2½) and Peter Kiss

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Saturday morning in Yea

● Deb Schickerling addresses Yea D-Grade netballers

Letters to the Editor Common sense Sir, Congratulations and many thanks for once again providing the people of Yea and surrounding districts with local news and events.

For many of us locals that were born in the town or the district it is great to be able to have a return to the days when the Yea Chronicle provided us with just about every snippet of local news.

How well we remember the great Tom Dignam and his brother Ed who made sure we got all the news as it happened and not forgetting the detailed local sports news and results.

For all the excellent local news that your Local Paper now provides it remains very sad to see what has happened to our local Shire Council, once again our memory takes us back to a successful Yea Shire Council that employed some 30-odd outdoor workers and administration was carried out by a competent and well respected Shire Secretary with his staff of around eight who managed everything within our Shire.

I can recall the odd person being upset by a council decision or a very minor rate rise but things were managed so well that there was never the need for ratepayers to be lodging a petition to sack the councillors and the CEO. As I recall our councillors were true local business people who had the ratepayers and the community needs in mind at all times, these people much like the office staff weren’t Rhodes Scholars or Rocket Scientists but they were very well educated in respect and common sense, something that seems to have disappeared today.

- Graeme Clements, Yea

Local Briefs Lunch at Glenburn

● James Marasco and Peter Tull at the Yea netball

■ The Local Paper understands that Indi Liberal candidate Sophie Mirabella was at a luncheon at Glenburn on Sunday (May 15).

We understand that local Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish was also in attendance at the Liberal Party function.

Scam alert

● Mick Wearne and grandson Jordan Moran, 3½

● Kim Slavin, Wing Attack, in Saturday’s netball

■ Police are warning the community of a scam where the caller claims to be from Craigieburn Police Station and makes demands for money.

Members of the public have contacted Police stating they received a call from the number 9303 4433, which is the Craigieburn Police Station.

The calls are threatening in nature and the caller demands a sum of money from the victim as well as their location.

The caller tells the victim that they are under investigation by Craigieburn Police on behalf of the ATO and if they make payment immediately the matter will be resolved.

The calls are not from the Craigieburn Police Station or any law enforcement agency.

There has been no breach of police phone lines and investigators believe the offenders are using programs that allow for a chosen number to be displayed when calling victims.

Reports of the calls have been received from a number of locations across the state and are not limited to the Hume area or northern suburbs.

If you receive a call, Police ask that you do not pay the money and report the matter to your local Police station.

The scam follows a similar series of fraudulent calls over the past month where the caller claimed to be from Collingwood Police Station.

Anyone with further information about the scam is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

High achievers

● Alison and Bruce Steuart promote the Alex. Truck Show

● Yea Reserves take to the field at the Rec. on Saturday

■ Community members who know a local high achiever are encouraged to submit a nomination as part of the Victorian Regional Achievement and CommunityAwards.

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The Yea Story: Part 13

The Muddy Creek Aborigines From The Story of Yea

by Harvey Blanks

● Molesworth, east of Yea

Le Souefs make their mark Herbert Le Souef, engaged to marry Caroline Cotton, went to Sydney to buy horses. He was guided

by Colonel Snodgrass ■ A few of the animals cost him as much as £30, but the average price was £15.

Le Souef engaged two men to help him drove the horses back to Melbourne where he found the gold diggers from Bendigo clamouring for anything that would stand on four feet.

Several of his best animals he sold for as high as £70, and the remainder from £45 to £50.

In Melbourne, Le Souef found Charles Ryan and his family, who had shifted to town for a few months.

They had brought Caroline Cotton with them, but Le Souef was alarmed to find her very ill, with a bad cold on her chest.

“It made me very miserable when I heard of it,” he later recalled, “and although we were not to have been married for nearly a year, I now urged that our marriage should take place at once so that I could take her with me on my return to Sydney on my way to Nangatta, as I knew the change to a warmer climate would do her more good than doctors and medicine.

“My arguments at last prevailed and it was arranged that we were to be married in a week or two in the hpouse the Ryans were living in at St Kilda, as my intended was too ill to go to church, and the wedding breakfast was to be in the Snodgrass house, for Mr Peter Snodgrass and his wife also had come to town for a visit.”

Herbert Le Soluef’s account of his wedding and honeymoon is worth including here, for it illustrates graphically the incredible prices that were being charged in Melbourne at the height of the gold-fever: “Our marriage took place on August 11, 1853, but in consequence of my darling’s illness none were present excepting mt dear friend Chris Ogilvie, who acted as best man, Charles and Marian Ryan, and Peter and Agnes Snodgrass.

“After the ceremony and breajfast were over, we drove to Heidelberg in a carriage and pair to a cottage where I had arranged to engage furnished rooms.

“To show the price one had to pay in those golden days, I may state that for the old carriage and pair to take us from St Kilda to Heidelberg - under two hours drive - I had to pay £10, and for two small rooms and board and attendance I paid £14 a week.

“For my horse, which was

turned out in a small paddock adjoining the cottage, I paid £1 per night.”

After their honeymoon, the Le Souefs stayed for a time in Sydney before moving to Nangatta Station, about 40 miles from Twofold Bay, near Merimbula.

From here, Herbert Le Soef and one of the Atkins Brothers (William and Edward), who had a station near the Ryan property at Killeen, made the overland trip from Nagatta to Yea, mostly through bush country, taking 13 days to cover the route.

Shortly afterward, he and William Atrkins joined Sherbourne Sheppard in partnership of Tallygaroopna Station, also on the Goulburn, about 40 miles from Killeen.

Herbert and Caroline Le Souef had five sons and five daughters and most of them seemed their inherit their grandfather John Cotton’s love of nature.

Of the sons, W.J. Dudley Le Souef became Director of the Melbourne Zoo, and wrote several books dealing with Australian birds and animals.

Ernest Albert Le Souef established the Zoological Gardens at South Perth, Western Australia; Albert Sherbourne Le Souef became Director of Taronga Park Zoo, Sydney.

A daughter, Mrs Elllis Brown, ebcame one of Australia’s most distinguished flower painters, and her collection was acquired by the Commonwealth.

Before Albert Le Souef moved to Sydney he was director of the Acclimatisation Society in Melbourne, and it was from him that the Yea Shire Council obtained trout to stock local streams and rivers.

Following a request from the Shire Secretary in October 182, he despatched 400 brown trout by rail for stocking King Parrot Creek, the Yea River and its tributaries.

The Council of the day sent him a letter “thanking MrA. Le Souef for the very great trouble he took upon a public holiday and very important race meeting in re-catching the trout after the first train was accidently missed”.

Later, rather than go to the trouble and expense of returning the empty fish cans, the Council decided to pay him 21s instead, but when more trout were required a year or two later he demanded the cans first, so the Council’s attempt at economy misfired.

However, Albert Le Souef remained a good friend of Yea Shire, and over the next few years supplied trout on various occasions, and offered much helpful advice concerning both the stocking of streams and the placing of ornamental trees in the township.

■ The Yaung-Illam-Baluk tribe of Aborigines whom Hume and Hovell found living at the junction of the Muddy Creek and the Goulburn River were never very numerous.

When young Peter Snodgrass arrived on the scene he estimated their number at probably 500-600, but diseases introduced by the settlers, including tuberculosis, small-pox and a type of influenza against which they had no natural resistance, wrought a heavy toll.

In his letter to La Trobe, already mentioned, Snodgrass related that the Aborigines were generally scattered about in small tribes in various parts on the riovers and creeks, although they occasionally collected together in large numbers.

“At first, they killed several of the men employed by the squatters,” wrote Snodgrass, “and some of the sheep and cattle; but by using concillatory measures they gradually became well-disposed towards the white inhabitants.

“From the statements of the natives themselves, they seem to have benn much more numerous some few years before before our arrival among them, but they suffered severely from the small-pox ... from their first acquaintance with the white population, their numbers have diminished from disease, and other causes, until there are perhaps scarcely one-fifth of the number above stated.”

That great naturalist and sympathetic observer, John Cotton, made many notes about the Aborigines, who greatly fascinated him.

In one of his early letters to his brother, William, he described how the Aborigines created their crude huts: “The first process in the creation of their temporary shelters from the weather is to strip bark from the trees around in slabs of five, six or seven feet by two, or thereabouts.

“These slabs are supported by a cross-rail elevated by the height of about four feet from the ground by means of props at each end; branches thickly leaved are then collected, and formed into a semi-circle larger or smaller, according to the size of the family that is to inhabit it.

“A fire is lighted in the centre, around which the family seat themselves, or lie, usually with their backs to the fire.

“A kettle, a tin can, a pannican or two are seen about, and the spears, bags and other property are close at hand, sometimes suspended or resting against a low branch.

“The facility with which the men mount the trees for the purpose of cutting down the branches which are to surround their bark shed or weather screen is surprising.

“With a tomahawk a notch is cut in the bark two or three feet from the ground, suficiently large to aford a support for the great toe, by which they raise themselves, and cut another notch or two until within reach of the lower branches; a few chops with the tomawahak are heard, which is followed by the crash of the falling branch.

“The descent of the Black is accomplished with equal ease and precision.

“There is no false step, no swinging or pumping, and the body appears as firmly supported in the tree as

● John Batman’s treaty with aborigines at the Merri Creek in Melbourne in 1835, as portrayed in John Wesley Burtt’s oil on canvas in 1875.

Source: La Trobe Picture Collection upon the ground. The tomahawk, a dog and keep him at bay, with the waddie, or a boomerang are usually wand raised ready to strike. carried by the men’ sometimes they “They are invariably attended by have a spear and a shield with an a considerable number of halfinstrument or piece of wood cut in a strayed mongrel dogs, of which they peculiar manner for propelling the appear to be particularly foun; the spear with greater force. children, or piccaninies, caress and “Their, in general, well-moulded play with them. forms are enveloped in a blanket, “There is great beauty in the wellkangaroo or possum rug, which moulded limbs and forms of the some of them wear very gracefully. young native, and as they often have “The hair of the head, which never the right arm and shoulder bare with grows very longt, is commonly well the blanket folded around their bodannointed with grease, or some oily ies, there is a rude elegance in their substance, and happens to hang in appearance which is far more pleasringlets ... their walk is usually very ing to the eye than the fitted suit of stately, and in general they are ani- the European. mated and always ready to smile and “Although the wandering habit of laugh. the native Australians will greatly “They appear to covet a bracelet tend to retard their enthusiasm, they of tin around the head, which shows are not disinclined to work when reconspiculously on the forehead, and muneration, in the shape of a piece sometimes they have a feather ris- of money, is offered them; the reing on the top of the head. ward, however, should never be “Their height is seldom much given until the work is completed - a above five feet. They appear to have custom which is usually prevalent a retentive memory, and are active in every country, I believe.” and strong.

Later, Cotton was to remark that “The women carry about with - unlike the Murray River Aborigithem a bag or two suspended from nes, who wefre proving very troubletheir shoulders, and hanging at their some, and killing the settlers’ cattle back, containing their small articles - the Goulburn River natives were for which they find they had constant inoffensive, just after he had taken use’ their weapon of defence appears over Doogallook from the Campto be a long wand, or stick, which no bells, Cotton was visited by a party doubt they can handle with dexterity from the local tribe. when its services may be required. ● Continued on “I have seen them face a strange the next page

● The earliest, and certainly one of the most intriguing, nineteenth-century Australian photographs in the National Gallery of Victoria’s collection is a daguerreotype of three Victorian Aborigines taken by Douglas T. Kilburn in 1847. This daguerreotype, which is part of a series of at least five, is the first known photograph of this state’s Aborigines and the earliest extant photograph taken in Australia of indigenous people.

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The Yea Story: Part 14

Last Aboriginal tribes of Yea valley From The Story of Yea

by Harvey Blanks Yea pioneer John Cotton writes about the Muddy Creek aborigines ■ “When they first heard that Mr Campbell was about to leave, they shed tears. In the evening I visited their mia-mia or sleeping-place, with Mr Green the dairy overseer and Mr Campbell, and was much pleased at hearing two or three of the young girls sing an hallelujah hymn, which they did remarkably well, and other songs which they had been taught to them by one of the preachers.

“In the morning, I got two of the lubras, or married women, to weed a portion of the garden for a piece of bread and handful of radishes.”

On another occasion, Cotton noted that, unlike the settlers further north, he had not been annoyed by the Blacks - indeed he had not seen more than half a dozen at a time during his first few months in the bush: “Two women have been constantly about, however, but they are perfectly inoffensive. The girls have furnished them with gowns and other paeaphernalia, which becomes rather worse for wear, but I prefer their appearance by far in their own opossum skins, which are more appropriate to their mode of life then their long garments which encumber the lower limbs.”

In March 1844, Doogallook was visited by a couple of small tribe of Aborigines, who set up camp for a fortnight in the immediate vicinty of Cotton’s living-hut.

Cotton found them perfectly innocuous for a little troublesome, as he could not set foot outside his door or go to his store-shed to draw povisions without being pestered by the blacks for tobacco or food.

“To scrape acquaintance with them,” Cotton told his brother, “at first I gave them a fig or two of tobacco, but they soon found something was expected in return, and we bartered cabbages, carrots, rice, sugar, etc., for opossum skins, squirrel skins (the black flying squirrel), waddies, shields, boomerangs, etc.

“They never fail to thank you for anything that you may give them, and appear generally willing to do anything for you that may be in their power, particularly if you promise them a small remuneration in the way of something to eat.”

A few days earlier, Cotton exchanged a short and a pair of trousers for several skins and a spear from an intelligent young man of the Devil’s River tribe.

The Aborigine immediately changed into his new clothes behind some bushes, and also donned a cabbage-tree hut; his new garb looked so ludicrous that Cotton dissolved into gales of laughter.

One of the tribes encamped at Doogallook decided to put on a corroboree, which was described in detail by Cotton: “It is performed in the rudest manner imaginable. The lubras or women and children are seated in a dense circle and beat second time with their right hands on their folded opossum skins, which sounds something like a muffled drum, for they all strike together with great precision.

“A singer, one of the men, stands by the musicians beating time with two sticks, which if well selected

● John Cotton observed a corroboree. File Photo give out a sound something ap- sum rugs, which are a light and handproaching that of a triangle. some covering, is very picturesque “A large fire is lighted before the and appropriate in the primitive forperformers, who presently issue est of Australia. from behind a tree or other shelter, “Many of the heads remind me one or two a time, assume a position of those which are so worthily adlike a spread eagle, and shake their mired in Raphael’s pictures, albones with rapid motion, beating time though the features are certainly not with two sticks. so fine.

“Their bodies are painted with “The women too, have generally pipe clay, and their ankles and feet fine moulded limbs, and with their enveloped in hands of leafy twigs; a opossum rugs , bags and buckets and girdle is about the waist. long sticks are appropriate objects in “They shuffle about from place the Australian landscape. to place, exhibit their spread-eagle “I cannot but think that the freeperformance, and after a time all dom which their limbs have in their collect together behind the singer, loose robes and the facility with increasing the time of the beat until which they cast them off must be they finish with one loud, simulta- more congenial to human nature than neous beat, and retire with quick the tailored cloth and vestments of motion; at others the beats are var- Europeans. ied and they retire with slow move“We can scarcely walk somement. times on the dry, slippery grass as “I was amused for two hours with the shoe can have no purchase, and this exhibition ... it is now com- when I go to bathe I often wish that I menced still sometime after sunset. had merely a loose robe to cast off.”

At the conclusion of the performance Probably other early settlers along some of them came up to me and the Goulburn witnessed similar asked for tobacco, which I promised corroborees, but John Cotton’s to give them the next morning. vivid and detailed description of the “I distributed about half a dozen dance appears to be the only written figs amongsth dancers. Most of the record which has been preserved. men, although of short stature, are The Aborigines seem to have remarkably well formed, and their liked John Cotton for they were freappearance enveloped in their opos- quent visitors to Doogallook in the 1840s, and occasionally they were invited into his house (even though he once mentioned privately that he found their smell somewhat disagreeable).

One English-speaking Aborigine known to Cotton as ‘Mr Hamilton’ was fascinated by portraits of Cotton’s brother, William,. and his wife, which hung in the homestead.

Every time he visited Doogallook, ‘Mr Hamilton’ woul study the portraits and them point to them saying: “That one your brother. That one lubra belong to your brother.”

He would then ask Cotton for pencil and paper and would squat down and draw figures of Aborigines fighting or dancing.

“Mr Hamilton speaks English remarkably well,” commented Cotton, ‘and assumes the manners of a gentleman.

“His lubra, with several others, was here at the same time. I employed some of them in weeding the garden, cleaning up and burning some chips and litter, etc., and re● Daniel McLeish, munerated them with a sugar-bag, 1851-1940

and a kind of soup made of thistles, a few old cabbage leaves, lettuce, radishes, and such like, with a spring of rhyme and mist, a few potatoes and a little flour.

“They enjoyed this mess exceedingly. They had about 30 dogs with them, which, as they camped at a short distance from the house, were a great nuisance.”

Elsewhere in the district, and down the Murrindindi Valley, the Aborigines roamed over their erstwhile hunting-grounds for 20 or 30 years after the coming of the white men.

Some of the younger men occasionally worked for brief spells on the various stations, and their lubras were sometimes employed weeding in the garden and doing other simple menial tasks about the homesteads, but none of them stayed in the same locality very long.

About 1856, two Aborigines known as Johnny Webster and Johnny Miller were employed for a time bringing the district’s first mails from Broadford on an old mare called Black Bess.

When the King Parrot Creek was in flood, they would lead their horses in precarious fashion over a big tree that had fallen across the stream near Kerrisdale homestead.

There being no mail deliveries, the two Blacks would leave the letters and parcels at J.D. Webster’s station, Beaumonto (originally part of Doogallook, about two miles westof Yea township), and there the mail would remain, sometimes for weeks at a time until the settlers

called in to pick it up.

The late Mr Daniel McLeish, son of Daniel, Sen., who arrived in Port Phillip in 1848, in later life recalled one notorious Aborigine in the district called lockit, who had been arrested for killing a white man at Broadford.

While being taken to Sydney to answer for his crime, Lockit jumped from the ship in Hobson’s Bay and swam ashore, subsequently making his way up from Melbourne to Yea. An obliging blacksmith whom he met in the bush filed the irons from his wrists and ankles.

Daniel McLeish remembered that, as a boy, other Aborigines who were still living around Yea used to warn him: “You no go near that fella; him wild blackfella, kill um white man.”

By 1870, the remnants of what were never very numerous trives had either quitted the district or died out.

The last survivor is beleived to have been a lubra named Peggy, who was befriended and looked after by Mrs Alexander Miller, widow of the owner of the two Murrindindi stations.

After the properties fell into the hands of the land companies, Mrs Miller shifted with her daughter to Alexandra, taking Peggy with them.

Cared for by Mrs Miller, the old lubra lived at ‘The Mount’, Alexandra, until she died, and with her passing the Aboriginal tribes of the Yea Valley became exinct. ● To be continued next week in The Local Paper.

● Part of ‘Doogallook’, Yea.

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Local Briefs Toilets action

■ The Yea-Whittlesea Rd public toilets, along the Whittlesea Courthouse at the Church St corner, are closed for 10 days for repairs and renovations.

(By comparison, the Murrindindi Shire toilets at Kinglake West have been closed for close to a month.)

In Whittlesea, alternative public toilets are available at the Lime St-Church St corner, Walker Reserve and the Showgrounds.

NBN on the way

■ Murrindindi Shire residents could soon gain access to the National Broadband Network.

The roll-out of the NBN is expected to begin shortly and be completed within 18 months.

The NBN will use three different technologies of deliver: ■ fibre to the node (FTTN), ■ fixed wireless and ■ satellite systems.

The method used will be determined by location.

The local NBN roll-out begins with Alexandra and Yea during the first quarter of 2016.

Kinglake, Kinglake West and Pheasant Creek are due for completion by December.

Up to 2500 homes and businesses are expected to be connected by March 2017.

FTTN involves the NBN being connected to a local street 'exchange box' then using the existing copper network to connect to the premises.

Fixed wirless uses a radio tower to send a signal to a number of premises. An antenna and NBN connection box will then need to be installed on the premises.

Satellite will also be used in some areas, using a space satellite and satellite receiving dish at the premises.

Most of the local area will use either fixed wireless or satellite NBN services.

Those with fixed-line telephones “will need a backup battery system installed during installation at the local level,” according to Marcus Swinburne of Telstra Country Wide.

He states that current fixed-line telephones using the copper telephone network continue to work during power outages.

Those wishing to keep their fixed-line telephone “will need to ensure a battery backup is installed at their home ... should they need to use it during a power outage,” said Mr Swinburne. “Let your retailer know that you require a battery backup system.”

A further meeting for residents of Pheasant Creek and Kinglake West will be held at the Kinglake Mechanics Institute today (Wed., May 18) from 4pm-7pm.

- Ashley Geelan

Wild dog bounty

■ Shooters Fishers and Famers Party member for Northern Victoria, Daniel Young MLC is calling for the return of the wild dog bounty.

The Seymour-based politician says the Victorian Government has acknowledged that hunting plays an important role in supporting feral animal management “The State recently committed to ongoing funding for the fox bounty, for a further four years at $10 a fox,” MrYoung said.

“In 2014-15, more than 100,000 scalps were claimed.

Due to the similarities in the both predator activities, Mr Young is the state once again to reconsider its scrapping of the dog bounty in June last year.

Paper’s golden age

■ Yea and District Historical Society volunteer Alan Thorley has listed three periods when he says The Yea Chronicle had its “golden age”. He lists the periods when the newspaper was under the proprietorship of Elizabeth Jane Goodwin Thorley (1930s), Tom (and Ed) Dignam (1936-1984), and Ash Long (1984-1993).

Alan Thorley remarks that all three publishers lived locally during their terms.

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Court Lists Seymour Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division.

Thursday, May 19 Victoria Police v Munn, Christopher Paul. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Dole, Anthony Philip. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police v Dole, Anthony Philip. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police v O'connell, Stephen James. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police v Veal, Kyle Martin. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Clegg, Ricky.Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police v Clegg, Ricky.

Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police v Velicki, Shane.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Leverton, Wayne. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Mathieson, Brett. Ciu-Transit Mitchell Shire Council v Ellard, Gail Robyn. Mitchell Shire Council Victoria Police v King, Justin Peter. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Dixon, Brent.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Ramsay, Joel.

Highway Patrol-Wallan Victoria Police v Camilleri, Alfred. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police v Adams, Cecily.

Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police v Barrat, Leigh James. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Zintilis, Zenos.

Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police v Craig, Wayne.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Craig, Wayne.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Craig, Wayne.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Monk, Shane Ian. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police v Mcintosh, Wayne Christopher. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police v Zintilis, Zenos.

Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police v Zintilis, Zenos.

Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police v Skinner, Kelly.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Craig, Wayne.

Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police v Clegg, Ricky.

Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police v Edwards, Dylan. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police v Murray, Michelle. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police v Knox, Hayden.

Uni-Broadford Victoria Police v Oliver, Gary Douglas. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Knox, Hayden John. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police v Zintilis, Zenos.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Devine, Jamie Gerard. Highway Patrol-Seymour Traffic Camera Office v Daniel Duna Constructions Pty Ltd. Melbourne Victoria Police v Ginn, Hayden Joseph. Ciu-Hume Victoria Police v Ajder, Darko.

Uni-Wallan Victoria Police v Edwards, Dylan. Sid Administrative Support Victoria Police v Stoneman, Mark. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Curran, Dennis. Heavy Vehicle Unit Victoria Police v Brown, Adam William. Ciu-Hume Victoria Police v Campbell, Nicholas. Uni-Cobram Victoria Police v Brown, Adam William. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Johnson, Ryan James. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police v Stoneman, Mark Francis. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Brown, Adam.

Socit-Epping Victoria Police v Lindsay, Joel

Damian. Uni-Yea Victoria Police v Stoneman, Mark. Echo Taskforce Victoria Police v Brown, Adam.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Taylor, Stuart.

Uni-Broadmeadows Victoria Police v Ginn, Hayden Joseph. Highway Patrol-Wangaratta Victoria Police v Stoneman, Mark Francis. Uni-Eltham Victoria Police v Stoneman, Mark. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Stoneman, Mark Francis. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Stoneman, Mark. Family Violence-Shepparton Victoria Police v Stoneman, Mark Frances. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Ritchie, Carl.

Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police v Clegg, Ricky.

Uni-Wallan Victoria Police v Stoneman, Mark. Uni-Wallan Transport Accident Commission v Noy, Matthew John. Transport Accident Commission Victoria Police v Laming, Jeffrey Peter. Socit-Seymour Victoria Police v Carpenter, Benjamin. Uni-Yea Victoria Police v Ballantyne, Justin Andrew. Uni-Knox Victoria Police v Mallia, Andrew. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Community Corrections Centre v Stoneman, Mark Francis.

Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police v Clegg, Ricky James. Wallan Victoria Police v Johnson, Ryan Ciu-Darebin.

Community Corrections Centre v Johnson, Ryan. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police v Bain, Steven.

Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police v Henderson, Dylan. Victoria Police Executive Friday, May 20 Victoria Police v Stoove, Mark John. Chief Commissioner's Office Victoria Police v Nesbitt, Anthony. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police v Nesbitt, Anthony Peter. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Brandi, Brett.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Tennet, Arthur.

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■ Seniors. Round 5. Results. Saturday, May 14. Yea 28.17 (185) d Yarra Junction 10.15 (75).Gembrook Cockatoo 19.14 (128) d Thornton Eildon 6.2 (38). Powelltown 9.20 (74) d Seville 8.14 (62). Yarra Glen 20.13 (133) d Alexandra 11.11 (77). Kinglake - Bye. Ladder.

1. Yarra Glen, 195.56, 20. 2. Yea, 152.40, 16. 3.

Seville, 131.67, 12. 4. Gembrook Cockatoo, 117.54, 12. 5. Kinglake, 94.17, 12. 6. Yarra Junction, 72.01, 12. 7. Powell-town, 100.92, 8. 8.

Alexandra, 86.43, 8. 9. Thornton Eildon, 30.57, 0. (Bye - May 21). Round 6. Fixture. Saturday, May 28. Alexandra v Yea. Powelltown v Gembrook Cockatoo. Thornton Eildon v Kinglake. Yarra Junction v Seville. Yarra Glen - Bye. ■ Reserves. Round 5. Results. Saturday, May 14. Yarra Junction 8.5 (53) d Yea 5.11 (41).

Gembrook Cockatoo 10.16 (76) d Thornton Eildon 1.3 (9). Seville 9.23 (77) d Powelltown 6.1 (37). Yarra Glen 13.12 (90) d Alexandra 5.5 (35). Kinglake - Bye. Ladder. 1.Gembrook Cockatoo, 279.46, 20. 2. Yarra Glen, 340.58, 16. 3. Alexandra, 132.18, 16. 4. Seville, 100.00, 12. 5. Kinglake, 78.20, 12. 6. Yarra Junction, 75.79, 12. 7. Yea, 82.55, 4. 8. Powelltown, 56.59.

4. 9. Thornton-Eildon, 43.14, 4.

Upwey Tecoma 11.21 (87) d Woori Yallock Powelltown 9.3 (57). Mt Evelyn 25.13 (31) d Kinglake 5.1 (31). Emerald 21.12 (138) d Yarra Glen 3.3 (21). Wandin - Bye. Ladder. 1. Upwey Tecoma, 260.40, 20. 2. Wandin, 248.41, 20. 3.

Mt Evelyn, 435.00, 16. 4. Emerald, 147.00, 12.

5. Yarra Glen, 116.22, 12. 6. Warburton Millgrove, 81.38, 12. 7. Woori Yallock Powelltown, 48.66, 4. 8. Monbulk Seville, 33.81, 4. 9.

Kinglake, 29.97, 0. (Bye - May 21). Round 6.

Fixture. Saturday, May 28. Monbulk Seville v Kinglake. Mt Evelyn v Yarra Glen. Wandin v Upwey Tecoma. Woori Yallock Powelltown v Warburton Millgrove. Emerald - Bye. ■ Veterans. Round 2. Results. Sunday, May 8. Mount Evelyn 13.10 (8) d Croydon North 2.6 (18). Emerlad 7.9 (51) d Woori Yallock 7.4 (46).

Wandin 184 d Marysville 6. Ladder. 1. Mount Evelyn, 442.22, 8. 2. Wandin, 365.79, 4. 3.

Croydon North, 211.11, 4. 4. Emerald, 48.11, 4.

5. Woori Yallock, 45.06, 0. 6. Marysville, 9.52, 0. 7. Chirnside Park, 0.00, 0. Round 3. Fixture.

Saturday, May 21. Mount Evelyn v Emerald.

Croydon North v Wandin. Woori Yallock v Marysville.

7.6 (48). Montmorency 9.10 (64) d Macleod 8.8 (56). Greensborough 19.13 (127) d Whittlesea 5.9 (39). Ladder. 1. Greensborough, 198.08, 22.

2. Bundoora, 144.11, 20. 3. Eltham, 131.63, 18.

4. Heidelberg, 124.73, 12. 5. Northcote Park, 123.92, 12. 6. West Preston Lakeside, 94.32, 12. 7. Macleod, 87.32, 12. 8. Lower Plenty, 63.62, 8. 9. Montmorency, 59.65, 4. 10. Whittlesea, 54.09, 0.

■ Under 19. Round 6. Results. Saturday, May 14. Northcote Park 14.15 (9) d Lower Plenty 3.6 (24). Bundoora 16.10 (106) d West Preston Lakeszide 5.5 (35). Montmorency 21.13 (139) d Macleod 7.9 (51). Greensborough 18.18 (126) d Whittlesea 7.5 (47). Eltham - Bye. Ladder. 1.

Greensborough, 174.39, 20. 2. Bundoora, 165.16, 18. 3. Eltham, 182.20, 16. 4. Montmorency, 119.68, 16. 5. Northcote Park, 125.00, 8. 6. Lower Plenty, 84.47, 8. 7. Whittlesea, 53.56, 6. 8. Macleod, 56.80, 4. 9. West Preston Lakeside, 48.45, 0.

Heidelberg 1 59 d Northcote Park 40. Fitzroy Stars 56 d Bundoora 1 50. Diamond Creek 1 52 d West Preston Lakeside 1 37. Greensborough 1 - Bye. Ladder. 1. Diamond Creek, 135.95, 83.33 2. Fitzroy Stars 1, 126.73, 80.00. 3. North Heidelberg, 102.79, 60.00. 4. Greensborough 1, 101.29 60.00. 5. West Preston Lakeside 1, 98.31, 60.00 6. Bundoora, 76.47, 0.00. 7. Northcote Park 68.01, 0.00. Fixture. Friday, May 20. Wes Preston Lakeside 1 v Fitzroy Stars 1. Bundoora 1 v Northcote Park. North Heidelberg 1 v Greensborough 1. Diamond Creek - Bye. ■ Section 2. Results. Friday, May 6. Heat 1 32 d St Mary’s 1 27. Whittlesea 1 27 d Eltham 16 Diamond Creek 29 d Bundoora 17. South Morang 1 24 d Watsonia 1 16. Ladder. 1. Heat, 145.93 33. 2. Whittlesea 1, 135.56, 83.33. 3. St Mary’s 1, 133.33, 83.33. 4. Diamond Creek, 115.97 83.33. 5. South Morang 1, 120.90, 58.33. 6 Watsonia 1, 98.51, 50.00. 7. Bundoora 2, 88.83 41.67. 8. Eltham, 65.92, 0.00. Fixture. Friday May 20. South Morang 1 v Bundoora 2 Whittlesea 1 v St Mary’s 1. Diamond Creek 2 v Heat 1. Eltham v Watsonia 1.

■ Section 3. Results. Friday, May 6. Ivanhoe 45 d Whittlesea 36. Diamond Creek 3 26 d North Heidelberg 19. Greensborough 2 31 d Mernda 1 29. Ladder. 1. Mernda 1, 149.64, 83.33. 2 Ivanhoe, 135.00, 66.67. 3. Whittlesea 2, 111.05 50.00. 4. Greensborough 2, 100.00, 50.00. 5 Diamond Creek 3, 101.23, 33.33. 6. North Heidelberg, 80.98, 33.33. Fixture. Friday, May 20 Whittlesea 2 v North Heidelberg 2 Greensborough 2 v Ivanhoe. Diamond Creek 3 v Mernda 1.

■ Section 4. Results. Friday, May 6. Thomastown 1 20 d Greensborough 15. Fitzroy Stars 2 36 d Lalor 1 24. Hurstbridge 1 33 d Diamond Creek 30. Watsonia 2 25 d Bundoora 3 15. Hea 2 - Bye. Ladder. 1. Watsonia 2, 157.01, 83.33. 2 Fitzroy Stars, 124.32, 83.33. 3. Hurstbridge 1 155.37, 75.00. 4. Thomastown 1, 112.04, 70.00 5. Heat 2, 92.74, 50.00. 6. Lalor 1, 89.71, 41.67 7. Greensborough 3, 63.57, 20.00. 8. Bundoora 85.39, 16.67. 9. Diamond Creek 4, 53.96, 0.00 Fixture. Friday, May 20. Diamond Creek 4 v Lalor 1. Bundoora 3 d Hurstbridge 1. Fitzroy Stars 2 v Thomastown 1. Greensborough 3 v Heat 2. Watsonia 2 - Bye. ■ Section 5. Results. Friday, May 13 Greensborough 4 21 d St Mary’s 2 19. Epping 1 23 d Thomastown 2 19. Kilmore 1 33 d Watsonia 3 22. Macleod 34 d Whittlesea 3 26. Ladder. 1 Kilmore, 128.30, 85.71. 2. Watsonia 3, 128.07 85.71. 3. Macleod, 88.33, 58.33. 4. Epping 1 106.11, 57.14. 5. Greensborough 4, 92.57, 42.86 6. St Mary’s 2, 102.82, 33.33. 7. Thomastown 2 90.34, 28.57. 8. Whittlesea 3, 56.50, 0.00. Fixture. Friday, May 20. St Mary’s 2 v Epping 1 Thomas-town 2 v Macleod. Whittlesea 3 v Kilmore 1. Watsonia 3 v Greensborough 4.

■ Section 6. Results. Friday, May 13. West Preston Lakeside 2 36 d Bundoora 4 14 Hurstbridge 2 23 drew with Whittlesea 4 23. Hea 3 28 d West Ivanhoe 1 16. Whittlesea 5 37 d South Morang 2. Nort Heidelberg 33 d Mernda 2 22. Ladder. 1. Heat 3, 164.39, 100.00. 2 Whittlesea 5, 142.86, 83.33. 3. North Heidelberg 3, 129.14, 66.67. 4. Mernda 2, 93.89, 41.67 5. Whittlesea 4, 92.19, 35.71. 6. Hurstbridge 2 89.06, 35.71. 7. West Preston Lakeside 2, 82.58 33.33. 8. Bundoora 4, 66.82, 28.07. 9. Wes Ivanhoe 1, 81.17, 14.29.10. South Morang 2 58.43, 14.29. Fixture. Friday, May 20. North Heidelberg 3 v Hurstbridge 2. Heat 3 v South Morang 2. Whittlesea 5 v Mernda 2. Whittlesea 4 v West Preston Lakeside 2. Bundoora 4 v Wes Ivanhoe 1.

■ Section 7. Results. Friday, May 13 Whittlesea 6 33 d Watsionia 4 17. North Heidelberg 4 33 d Montmorency 1 20. St Martins 28 d Greensborough 5 23. Fitzroy Stars 3 34 d Thomastown 28. Ladder. 1. North Heidelberg 194.31, 85.71. 2. Whittlesea 6, 129.34, 71.43. 3 Thomastown 3, 114.21, 64.29. 4. Fitzroy Stars 3, 111.00, 57.14. 5. Montmorency 1, 109.93 50.00. 6. St Martins, 95.02, 50.00. 7. Watsonia 4 98.02, 42.86. 8. Greensborough, 86.84, 28.57

AFL YARRA RANGES DIV. 2. NETBALL ■ A-Grade. Round 5. Results. Saturday, May 14. Yarra Junction 35 d Yea 28. Yarra Glen 45 d Alexandra 24. Seville 45 d Powelltown 11.

Kinglake - Bye. Thornton-Eildon - Bye. (Bye May 21). Round 6. Fixture. Saturday, May 28.

Alexandra v Yea. Powelltown v Gembrook Cockatoo. Thornton Eildon v Kinglake. Yarra Glen - Bye. Yarra Junction v Seville.

■ B-Grade. Round 5. Results. Saturday, May 14. Yea 52 d Yarra Junction 24. Yarra Glen 41 d Alexandra 29. Seville 37 d Powelltown 28.

Kinglake - Bye. Thornton Eildon - Bye. ■ C-Grade. Round 5. Results. Saturday, May 14. Yea 52 d Yarra Junction 24. Yarra Glen 41 d Alexandra 29. Seville 37 d Powelltown 26.

Kinglake - Bye. Thornton Eildon - Bye. ■ D-Grade. Round 5. Results. Saturday, May 14. Yea 31 d Yarra Junction 6. Gembrok Cockatoo 34 d Thornton Euildon 6. Yarra Glen 24 d Alexandra 14. Seville 22 drew with Powelltown 22. Kinglake - Bye.

AFL YARRA RANGES DIV. 1. RESULTS ■ Seniors. Round 5. Results. Saturday, May 14. Wandin 26.22 (178) d Belgrave 8.8 (56).

Healesville 10.13 (73) d Mt Evelyn 8.13 (61).

Olinda Ferny Creek 21.21 (147) d Emerald 9.4 (58). Upwey Tecoma 14.12 (96) d Monbulkj 10.23 (83). Woori Yallock 12.18 (90) d Warburton Millgrove 3.6 (24). Ladder. 1. Olinda Ferny Creek, 227.95, 20. 2. Woori Yallock, 221.15, 20. 3. Upwey Tecoma, 135.77, 16. 4.

Wandin, 145.37, 12. 5. Healesville, 85.47, 12. 6.

Monbulk, 112.99, 8. 7. Mt Evelyn, 78.90, 8. 8.

Warburton Millgrove, 70.18, 4. 9. Emerald, 50.96, 0. 10. Belgrave, 43,20, 0. (Bye - May 21).

Round 6. Fixture. Saturday, May 28. Emerald v Healesville. Monbulk v Warburton Millgrove.

Mt Evelyn v Belgrave. Olinda Ferny Creek v Woori Yallock.

■ Reserves. Round 5. Results. Saturday, May 14. Wandin 25.11 (161) d Belgrave 3.4 (22). Mt Evelyn 10.8 (68) d Healesville 8.6 (54). Olinda Ferny Creek 10.10 (70) d Emerald 3.8 (26).

Upwey Tecoma 13.9 (87) d Monbulk 5.11 (41).

Warburton Millgrove 13.8 (86) d Woori Yallock 6.3 (39). Ladder. 1. Olinda Ferny Creek, 296.32, 20. 2. Wandin, 232.32, 16. 3. Belgrave, 153.38, 14. 4. Upwey Tecoma, 145.81, 12. 5. Mt Evelyn 113.21, 12. 6. Warburton Millgrove, 72.35, 10.

7. Healesville, 107.45, 8. 8. Emerald, 74.58, 4.

9. Monbulk, 38.40, 4. 10. Woori Yallock, 26.49, 0.

■ Under 18s. Round 5. Results. Saturday, May 14. Warburton Millgrove 13.5 (83) Monbulk Seville 6.8 (44). Upwey Tecoma

AFL YARRA RANGES DIV. 1. NETBALL ■ A-Grade. Round 5. Results. Saturday, May 14. Wandin 67 d Belgrave 46. Mount Evelyn 51 d Healesville 36. Olinda Ferny Creek 83 d Emerald 21. Upwey Tecoma 45 d Monbulk Hawks 41. Warburton Millgrove 45 d Woori Yallock 33.

(Bye - May 21). Round 6. Fixture. Saturday, May 28. Emerald v Healesville. Monbulk Hawks v Warburton Millgrove. Mount Evelyn v Belgrave. Olinda Ferny Creek v Woori Yallock.

Wandin v Upwey Tecoma.

■ B-Grade. Round 5. Results. Saturday, May 14. Wandin 70 d Belgrave 32. Mount Evelyn 58 d Healesville 28. Olinda Ferny Creek 58 d Emerald 49. Upwey Tecoma 43 d Monbulk Hawks 34. Warburton Millgrove 38 d Woori Yallock 34.

■ C-Grade. Round 5. Results. Saturday, May 14. Wandin 40 d Belgrave 17. Mount Evelyn 28 d Healesville 25. Olinda Ferny Creek 50 d Emerald 20. Monbulk Hawks 27 d Upwey Tecoma 18. Warburton Millgrove 21 d Woori Yallock 20.

■ D-Grade. Round 5. Results. Saturday, May 14. Wandin 29 d Belgrave 16. Mount Evelyn 24 d Healesville 12. Olinda Ferny Creek 35 d Emerald 18. Upwey Tecoma 32 d Monbulk Hawks 12. Warburton Millgrove 22 d Woori Yallock 15.

■ 17 And Under. Round 5. Results. Saturday, May 14. Warburton Millgrove 52 d Powelltown 3. Kinglake 29 d Mount Evelyn 25. Wandin 52 d Olinda Ferny Creek 10. Yarra Junction - Bye. Healesville - Bye. (Bye - May 21). Round 6.

Fixture. Saturday, May 28. Yarra Junction v Warburton Millgrove. Mount Evelyn v Healesville. Wandin v Powelltown. Olinda Ferny Creek - Bye. Kinglake - Bye.

NORTHERN F.L. DIV. 1. RESULTS ■ Seniors. Round 6. Results. Saturday, May 14. Northcote Park 12.15 (87) d Lower Plenty 13.7 (85). Heidelberg 21.14 (140) d Eltham 4.8 (32). West Preston Lakeside 13.11 (89) d Bundoora 12.4 (76). Macleod 20.15 (135) d Montmorency 12.13 (85). Greensborough 12.11 (83) d Whittlesea 8.12 (60). Ladder. 1. Heidelberg, 233.69, 24. 2. Greensborough, 143.8, 16.

3. Macleod, 125.15, 16. 4. Bundoora, 119.21, 16. 5. West Preston Lakeside, 97.07, 12. 6.

Eltham, 82.84, 12. 7. Northcote Park, 70.84, 12.

8. Montmorency, 97.36, 8. 9. Lower Plenty, 53.40, 4. 10. Whittlesea, 80.90, 0. (Bye - May 21). Round 7. Fixture. Saturday, May 28.

Macleod v Whittlesea. Greensborough v West Preston Lakeside. Lower Plenty v Eltham. Heidelberg v Montmorency. Bundoora v Northcote Park.

■ Reserves. Round 6. Results. Saturday, May 14. Northcote Park 17.20 (122) d Lower Plenty 5.2 (32). Eltham 13.9 (87) d Heidelberg 5.6 (36).

Bundoora 8.9 (57) d West Preston Lakeside

NORTHERN F.L. DIV. 2. RESULTS ■ Seniors. Round 6. Results. Saturday, May 14. Lalor 13.16 (94) d Panton Hill 11.9 (75).

Hurstbridge 11.15 (81) d Thomastown 6.10 (46).

North Heidelberg 23.13 (151) d Fitzroy Stars 10.12 (72). Diamond Creek - Bye. Ladder. 1.

Hurstbridge, 167.70, 20. 2. Diamond Creek, 127.78, 12. 3. North Heidelberg, 100.71, 12. 4.

Fitzroy Stars, 96.67, 8. 5. Lalor, 8.24, 8. 6.

Thomastown, 82.42, 8. 9. Panton Hill, 66.20, 4.

(Bye - May 21). Round 7. Fixture. Saturday, May 28. Panton Hill v Thomastown. Lalor v North Heidelberg. Fitzroy Stars v Diamond Creek. Hirstbridge - Bye. ■ Reserves. Round 6. Results. Saturday, May 14. Panton Hill 5.19 (49) d Lalor 5.14 (44).

Thomastown 8.16 (64) d Hurstbridge 8.8 (56).

North Heidelebreg 15.21 (111) d Fitzroy Stars 6.8 (44). Diamond Creek - Bye. Ladder. 1. Diamond Creek, 204.43, 16. 2. Hurstbridge, 187.40, 16. 3. Thomastown, 136.54, 16. 4. North Heidelberg, 131.29, 12. 5. Lalor, 63.09, 4. 6. Fitzroy Stars, 55.09, 4. 7. Panton Hill, 37.70, 4.

■ Under 19. Round 6. Results. Saturday, May 14. Hurstbridge 15.11 (101) d St Mary’s 12.7 (79). Epping 9.9 (63) d Kilmore 8.8 (56). South Morang 11.14 (80) d Mernda 7.7 (49). Ladder.

1. Banyule, 168.87, 24. 2. Diamond Creek, 360.56, 20. 3. South Morang, 155.81, 16. 4. St Mary’s, 133.54, 12. 5. Hurstbridge, 112.12, 12.

6. Epping, 108.11, 12. 7. Mernda, 99.77, 12. 8.

North Heidelberg, 52.00, 8. 9. Kilmore, 69.65, 4. 10. Panton Hill, 14.77, 0.

NORTHERN F.L. DIV. 3. RESULTS ■ Seniors. Round 7. Results. Saturday, May 14. Banyule 19.14 (128) d Heidelberg West 7.7 (49). South Morang 22.21 (153) d Kilmore 6.6 (42). Epping 13.11 (89) d Mernda 4.7 (31).

Watsonia 17.10 (112) d St Mary’s 9.15 (69).

Ladder. 1. St Mary’s, 146.51, 24. 2. Epping, 193.72, 20. 3. Mernda, 139.92, 20. 4. South Morang, 135.47, 16. 5. Watsonia, 109.56, 16. 6.

Banyule, 139.48, 12. 7. Kilmore, 44.26, 4. 8.

Heidelberg West, 25.12, 0. (Bye - May 21).

Round 8. Fixture. Saturday, May 28. Watsonia v Heidelberg West. Epping v St Mary’s. Kilmore v Mernda. Banyule v South Morang.

■ Reserves. Round 7. Results. Saturday, May 14. Banyule 21.13 (139) d Heidelberg West 6.5 (41). South Morang 33.19 (217) d Kilmore 1.2 (8). Epping 13.6 (84) d Mernda 4.9 (33). St Mary’s 13.6 (84) d Watsonia 7.8 (50). Ladder.

1. South Morang, 369.20, 28. 2. St Mary’s, 254.61, 20. 3. Mernda, 135.75, 20. 4. Banyule, 241.74, 18. 5. Epping, 232.11, 18. 6. Watsonia, 51.26, 4. 7. Heidelberg West, 22.8, 4. 8. Kilmore, 10.33, 0.

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Section 7. Fixture. Friday, May 20.

Thomastown 3 v Watsonia 4. St Martins v Fitzroy Stars 3. North Heidelberg 4 v Greensborough 5. Whittlesea 6 v Montmorency 1.

■ Section 8. Results. Friday, May 13. Watsonia 5 26 d Epping 2 25. St Mary’s 3 26 d West Ivanhoe 2 22. South Morang 3 29 d Kilmore 2 16.

Ladder. 1. Epping 2, 160.61, 85.71. 2. Watsonia 5, 141.48, 85.71. 3. West Ivanhoe 2, 117.69, 57.14. 4. South Morang 3, 88.08, 42.86. 5. St Mary’s 3, 72.10, 28.57. 6. Kilmore 2, 58.76, 14.29. Fixture. Friday, May 20. Kilmore 2 v West Ivanhoe 2. South Morang 3 v Epping 2.

Watsonia 5 v St Mary’s 3.

■ Section 9. Results. Friday, May 13. Heat 4 22 drew with Hurstbridge 3 22. Bundoora 5 d Lalor 2 35. Fitzroy Stars 18 d Keon Park 14.

Thomastown 4 - Bye. Ladder. 1. Fitzroy Stars 4, 152.00, 85.71. 2. Heat 4, 155.46, 78.53. 3.

Bundoora 5, 89.31, 50.00. 4. Lalor 2, 99.00, 42.86.

5. Keon Park, 77.27, 28.57. 6. Thomastown 4, 64.93, 16.67. 7. Hurstbridge 3, 49.12, 8.33. Fixture. Friday, May 20. Keon P:ark v Bundoora 5. Lalor 2 v Thomastown 4. Hurstbridge 3 d Fitzroy Stars 4. Heat 4 - Bye. ■ Section 10. Results. Friday, May 13. Heidelberg West 39 d Kilmore 3. Thomastown 5 14 d Kilmore 4 11. Bundoora 6 23 d Montmorency 2 21. Fitzroy Stars 5 26 d Mernda 3 14. Ladder. 1.

Bundoora 6, 98.00, 78.57. 2. Montmorency 2, 95.52, 50.00. 3. Fitzroy Stars, 99.32, 42.86. 4.

Heidelberg West, 103.29, 61.67. 5. Kilmore 5, 72.93, 28.57. 6. Thomastown 5, 71.93, 28.57. 7.

Kilmore 4, 81.48, 16.67. 8. Mernda 3, 48.91, 14.29. Fixture. Friday, May 20. Kilmore 4 v Heidelberg West. Mernda 3 d Bundoora 6. Montmorency 2 v Thomastown 5. Kilmore 3 v Fitzroy Stars 5.

May 15. Laurimar 9.16 (70) d Hurstbridge 7.5 (47). Diamond Creek 17.11 (113) d Mernda 5.10 (40). Bundoora Park 10.15 (75) d Yarrambat 8.8 (56).

■ Under 14 Green. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. Montmorency 16.11 (107) d Reservoir 3.2 (02). Thomastown 15.13 (103) d Eltham 4.4 (28). Wallan 22.24 (156) d South Morang 2.3 (15).

■ Under 14 Girls Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. South Morang 10.18 (78) d Greensborough 1.0 (6). Research 8.11 (59) d Wallan 1.6 (12). West Preston Lakeside 9.18 (72) d Eltham 0.0 (0). Montmorency 6.14 (50) d Yarrambat 0.0 (0). Diamond Creek Womens Bye. ■ Under 13 Blue. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. South Morang 27.18 (180) d Eltham 0.0 (0). Yarrambat 19.11 (125) d Greensborough 2.3 (15). Montmorency 13.6 (84) d Mernda 1.2 (8).

■ Under 13 Red. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. Bundoora Park 6.8 (44) d Research 3.6 (24). Laurimar 12.5 (77) d Hurstbridge 3.5 (23).

Whittlesea 9.4 (58) d Mill Park 3.3 (21). Diamond Creek v Epping.

■ Under 13 Green. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. West Preston Lakeside 14.7 (91) d Kinglake 3.2 (20). Wallan 13.14 (92) d Panton Hill 1.0 (6). South Morang 15.3 (93) d Keon Park 0.0 (0). Northcote v Montmorency.

■ Under 12 Blue. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. South Morang 7.11 (53) d Montmorency 4.6 (30). Eltham 9.9 (63) d Diamond Creek 4.6 (30). Laurimar 9.10 (64) d Mernda 3.1 (19).

■ Under 14 Red. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. Greensborough 8.7 (55) d South Morang 2.6 (18). Whittlesea 7.7 (49) d West Preston Lakeside 4.4 (28). Northcote Blue 12./3 (75) d Yarrambat 6.6 (42). Wallan 2.2 (14) d Mill Park 2.0 (12). Research - Bye. ■ Under 12 Green. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. Northcote Gold 7.3 (45) d Epping 4.11 (35). Hurstbridge 8.9 (57) d Whittlesea 5.3 (33). Reservoir 12.5 (7) d Thomastown 6.2 (38).

West Ivanhoe 5.12 (42) d Bundoora Park 4.1 (25).

■ Under 12 Girls. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. Eltham 5.2 (32) d Whittlesea 1.1 (7).

Diamond Creek Womens 8.2 (50) d Montmorency 1.2 (8).

■ Under 11 Blue. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. Yarrambat 7.14 (56) d Eltham Black 7.4 (46). Laurimar Black v Montmorency.

Epping 7.1 (43) d Eltham Red 4.4 (28).

■ Under 11 Red. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. South Morang Blue 9.8 (62) d Dimaond Creek 2.1 (13). South Morang Gold 7.13 (55) d Northcote Blue 2.8 (20). Bundoora Park 7.7 (49) d Research 3.7 (25). Montmorency 8.9 (57) d Wallan 6.3 (39).

■ Under 11 Green. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. Whittlsea 6.4 (40) d West Preston Lakeside 4.5 (29). Laurimar Teal 8.5 (53) d Northjcote Gold 3.1 (19). Mill Park 5.12 (42) d Mernda 6.3 (39).

■ Under 11 Silver4. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. Kinglake 8.7 (55) d Panton Hill 1.2 (8). Greensborough19.4 (118) d Yarrambat 1.0 (6). Lalor 4.2 (26) d Keon Park 0.0 (0).

(87) d Alexandra 8.7 (55). Yea 13.9 (87) d Heathcote 1.2 (8). Ladder. 1. Euroa, 257.36, 24. 2. Broadford, 220.47, 20. 3. Yea, 164.20, 16.

4. St Mary’s, 152.20, 16. 5. Heathcote, 88.82, 12. 6. Alexandra, 66.97, 4. 7. Seymour, 46.23, 4.

8. Tabilk, 32.46, 0. Round 7. Fixture. Sunday, May 29. Alexandra v Tabilk. Heathcote v Broadford. Seymour v Yea. Euroa v St Mary’s.

■ Under 12. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. Tabilk 11.12 (78) d Seymour 3.2 (20). Euroa 11.8 (74) d Broadford 5.4 (34). St Mary’s 7.4 (46) d Alexandra 1.4 (10). Yea 8.4 (52) d Heathcote 1.4 (10). Ladder. 1. St Mary’s, 731.11, 24.

2. Euroa, 670.13, 24. 3. Broadford, 156.63, 16.

4. Alexandra, 109.91, 12. 5. Tabilk, 79.04, 8. 6.

Heathcote, 25.59, 8. 7. Yea, 40.45, 4. 8. Seymour, 15.26, 0. Round 7. Fixture. Sunday, May 15.

Alexandra v Tabilk. Heathcote v Broadford.

Seymour v Yea. Euroa v St Mary’s.

■ A-Grade. Round 6. Results. Saturday, May 14. Seymour 33 d Shepparton Swans 29.

Shepparton 72 d Tatura 19. Mooroopna 56 d Euroa 30. Echuca 45 d Shepparton United 40.

Benalla 46 d Kyabram 25. Mansfield 43 d Rochester 25.

■ B-Grade. Round 6. Results. Saturday, May 14. Seymour 33 d Shepparton Swans 29.

Shepparton 72 d Tatura 19. Mooroopna 56 d Euroa 30. Echuca 45 d Shepparton United 40.

Benalla 46 d Kyabram 25. Mansfield 43 d Rochester 25.

■ B Reserve. Round 6. Results. Saturday, May 14. Sheparton Swans 43 d Seymour 39.

Shepparton 60 d Tatura 12. Mooroopna 68 d Euroa 14. Shepparton United 44 d Echuca 35.

Kyabram 58 d Benalla 17. Mansfield 35 d Rochester 29.

■ 17 And Under. Round 6. Results. Saturday, May 14. Seymour 33 d Shepparton Swans 29.

Shepparton 72 d Tatura 19. Mooroopna 56 d Euroa 30. Echuca 45 d Shepparton United 40.

Benalla 46 d Kyabram 25. Mansfield 43 d Rochester 25.

NORTHERN F.L. JUNIOR RESULTS ■ Under 18 Girls. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. Darebin 14.12 (96) d Hurstbridge 1.2 (8). Epping 12.12 (84) d Greensborough 3.1 (19).

Montmorency 29.23 (197) d Wallan 2.1 (13).

South Morang 14.14 (98) d Mill, Park 2.2 (14).

■ Under 17. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. Greensborough 7.11 (53) d Yarrambat 8.4 (52). Eppingf 13.10 (8) d Whittlesea 3.5 (23).

Montmorency v Diamond Creek. Research 13.7 (85) d Wallan 11.9 (75). Eltham 14.9 (93) d Mill Park 9.12 (66).

■ Under 16 Blue. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. Greensborough 11.14 (80) d Eltham 10.5 (65). West Preston Lakesiode 11.14 (80) d Wallan 4.3 (27). South Morang 24.14 (158) d Mill Park 0.1 (1). Laurimar Black 7.11 (53) d Montmorency 6.12 (48).

■ Under 16 Red. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. Laurimar Teal 14.13 (97) d Eltham 8.7 (55). Research 10.5 (65) d Hurstbridge 7.6 (48).

Whittlesea 25.17 (167) d South Morang 1.2 (8).

Mill Park - Bye. ■ Under 16 Girls. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. Greensborough 7.8 (50) d Research 1.3 (9). Diamond Creek Womens 12.14 (86) d Laurimar 0.2 (2). Montmorency 9.12 (66) d Whittlesea 1.2 (8). West Preston Lakeside 1.2 (8) d Eltham 0.0 (0). Yarrambat 6.8 (44) d Wallan 2.2 (14).

■ Under 15 Blue. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. West Preston Lakeside 20.11 (131) d Eltham 8.9 (57). Montmorency 13.8 (86) d Greensborough 11.13 (79). South Morang 21.18 (144) d Mill Park 5.3 (33). Mernda - Bye. ■ Under 15 Red. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. Yarrambat 12.11 (83) d Epping 8.11 (59). Diamond Creek 15.9 (99) d South Morang 4.6 (30). Research 6.11 (47) d Wallan 3.8 (26).

Whittlesea 11.9 (75) d Northcote 3.2 (20).

■ Under 14 Blue. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. Research 23.26 (164) d Greensborough 3.0 (18). South Morang 13.11 (89) d West Preston Lakeside 7.10 (52). Eltham 13.6 (84) d Mill Park 11.10 (76).

■ Under 14 Red. Round 6. Results. Sunday,

SEYMOUR DISTRICT JUNIOR FOOTBALL ■ Under 16. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. Tabilk 7.6 (48) d Seymour 3.7 (25). Euroa 13.12 (90) d Broadford 3.5 (23). St Mary’s 32.15 (207) d Alexandra 0.2 (2). Yea - Bye. Ladder. 1.

St Mary’s, 1643.26, 24. 2. Euroa, 486.49, 24. 3.

Tabilk, 102.87, 16. 4. Alexandra, 66.58, 12. 5.

Broadford, 56.84, 8. 6. Seymour, 34.64, 8. 7.

Yea, 5.04, 4. Round 7. Fixture. Sunday, May 29. Alexandra v Tabilk. Seymour v Yea. Euroa v St Mary’s. Broadford - Bye. ■ Under 16. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. Seymour 7.10 (52) d Tabilk 7.4 (46). Euroa 5.13 (43) d Broadford 5.3 (33). St Mary’s 13.9

SEYMOUR DISTRICT JUNIOR NETBALL ■ Under 16. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. Euroa - Bye. Alexandra 35 d St Mary’s 26.

Tabilk - Bye. Yea 73 d Heathcote/Puckarook 3.

(Bye - May 22). Round 7. Fixture. Sunday, May 29. Heathcote/Puckarok - Bye. Alexandra v Tabilk. Euroa v St Mary’s. Yea - Bye. ■ Under 14. Division 1. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. Euroa - Bye. St Mary’s 40 d Alexandra 20. Seymour 24 d Tabilk 10. Yea 38 d Heathcote/Puckarook 5. (Bye - May 22).

Round 7. Fixture. Sunday, May 29. Heathcote/ Puckarook - Bye. Alexandra v Tabilk. Euroa v St Mary’s. Yea v Seymour.

■ Under 14. Division 2. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. St Mary’s 26 d Alexandra 15. Euroa 27 d Yea 17. (Bye - May 22). Round 7. Fixture.

Sunday, May 29. Alexandra - Bye. Euroa v St Mary’s. Yea - Bye. ■ Under 12. Round 6. Results. Sunday, May 15. Euroa - Bye. St Mary’s 12 d Alexandra 6.

Seymour 17 d Tabilk 13. Yea 8 d Heathcote/ Puckarook 7. (Bye - May 22). Round 7. Fixture. Sunday, May 29.

GOULBURN VALLEY F.L. RESULTS ■ Seniors. Round 6. Results. Saturday, May 14. Seymour 12.11 (83) d Shepparton Swans 10.7 (67). Kyabram 19.8 (122) d Benalla 8.12 (60). Rochester 16.6 (102) d Mansfield 6.13 (49).

Mooroopna 15.12 (102) d Mooroopna 13.8 (86).

Shepparton 11.8 (74) d Tatura 5.19 (49).

Shepparton United 14.4 (88) d Echuca 12.8 (80).

Ladder. 1. Kyabram, 232.26, 24. 2. Rochyester, 164.08, 20. 3. Benalla, 128.84, 16. 4. Shepparton Swans, 120.97, 16. 5. Echuca, 123.65, 12.

6. Euroa, 113.96, 12. 7. Shepparton, 93.26, 12.

8. Seymour, 89.48, 12. 9. Shepparton United, 81.79, 12. 10. Tautura, 79.75, 8. 11. Mansfield, 53.40, 8. 12. Mooroopna, 51.94, 0. Round 7.

Saturday, May 28. Benalla v Euroa. Shepparton v Seymour. Rochester v Tatura.Mooroopna v Mansfield. Shepparton Swans v Shepparton United. Echuca v Kyabram.

■ Reserves. Round 6. Results. Saturday, May 14. Seymour 15.10 (100) d Shepparton Swans 4.9 (33). Kyabram 7.10 (52) d Benalla 5.10 (40).

Mansfield 14.13 (97) d Rochester 5.3 (33). Moroopna 10.10 (70) d Euroa 4.8 (32). Shepparton 9.5 (59) d Tatura 3.9 (27). Echuca 11.7 (73) d Shepparton United 6.5 (41). Ladder. 1. Echuca, 171.79, 24. 2. Mansfield, 314.07, 20. 3. Kyabram, 283.33, 20. 4. Mooroopna, 69.53, 16. 5. Rochester, 145.28, 14. 6. Shepparton United, 138.97, 14. 7. Seymour, 120.24, 14. 8. Benalla, 112.80, 14. 9. Tatura, 58.24, 8. 10. Shepparton Swans, 55.48, 4. 11. Shepparton, 44.83, 4. 12. Euroa, 27.49, 0.

■ Under 18s. Round 6. Results. Saturday, May 14. Seymour 11.8 (74) d Shepparton Swans 2.8 (20). Kyabram 10.7 (67) d Benalla 2.5 (17).

Mansfield 12.12 (84) d Rochester 6.3 (39).

Euroa 12.9 (81) d Mooroopna 1.6 (12).

Shepparton United 14.11 (95) d Echuca 6.2 (38).

RIDDELL DISTRICT F.L. RESULTS

■ Seniors. Round 5. Results. Saturday, May 14. Riddell 18.14 (122) d Melton Centrals 8.11 (59). Woodend-Hasket 11.10 (76) d Sunbury Kangaroos 9.12 (66). Wallan 72 d Lancefield 66. Broadford 24.13 (157) d Romsey 9.9 (63).

Macedon 20.13 (133) d Rockbank 4.2 (26). Diggers Rest 13.9 (87) d Rupertswood 7.10 (52).

Ladder. 1. Diggers Rest, 168.87, 20. 2. Macedon, 168.22, 20. 3. Lancefield, 155.92, 12. 4. Riddell, 155.13, 12. 5. Wallan, 150.39, 12. 6. Sunbury Kangaroos, 137.58, 12. 7. Woodend-Hasket, 114.17, 8. 8. Rupertswood, 107.01, 8. 9. Braodford, 83.91, 4. 10. Melton Centrals, 77.09, 4. 11.

Romsey, 53.19, 4. 12. Rockbank, 15.8, 0. (Bye May 22). Round 6. Fixture. Sunday, May 29.

Diggers Rest v Melton Centrals. Sunbury Kangaroos v Rockbank. Lancefield v Broadford.

Ridell v Woodend-Hesket. Romsey v Rupertswood. Macedon v Wallan.

■ Reserves. Round 5. Results. Saturday, May 14. Melton Centrals 10.6 (66) d Ruddell 5.4 (34).

Sunbury Kangaroos 14.10 (94) d Wodend-Hesjet 10.5 (65). Wallan 10.13 (73) d Lancefield 7.5 (47). Broadford 12.7 (79) d Romsey 7.8 (50).

Macedon 21.20 (146) d Rockbank 0.0 (0). Diggers Rest 12.9 (81) d Rupertswood 7.12 (54).

Ladder. 1. Diggers Rest, 794.74, 20. 2. Macedon, 425.81, 20. 3. Sunbury Kangaroos, 304.76, 20.

4. Wallan, 166.52, 12. 5. Melton Centrals, 147.91, 12. 6. Woodend-Hesket, 148.11, 8. 7. Rupertswood, 76.88, 8. 8. Broadford, 50.61, 8. 9. Lancefield, 44.18, 4. 10. Riddell, 54.92, 4. 11. Romsey, 47.66, 4. 12. Rockbank, 4.01, 0.

■ Under 18.5. Round 5. Results. Saturday, May 14. Melton Centrals v Riddell. WoodendHesket 16.8 (104) d Sunbury Kangaroos 5.9 (39).

Wallan v Lancefield. Broadford 10.17 (77) d Romsey 0.5 (5). Macedon 17.20 (122) d Rockbank 1.4 (10). Rupertswood 17.13 (115) d Diggers Rest 4.6 (30).

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE. ROUND 4

■ Seniors. Round 8. Friday, May 13. Geelong Cats 13.20 (98) d Adelaide Crows 11.6 (72).

Saturday, May 14. North Melbourne 10.14 (74) d Essendon 8.12 (60). Hawthorn 17.14 (116) d Fremantle 11.9 (75). GWS Giants 22.17 (149) d Gold Coast Suns 9.4 (58). Collingwood 20.23 (143) d Brisbane Lions 10.5 (65). Richmond 14.17 (101) d Sydney Swans 15.10 (100). Sunday, May 15. Carlton 14.9 (93) d Port Adelaide 13. (91). Western Bulldogs 17.12 (114) d Melbourne 12.10 (82). West Coast Eagl;es 20.12 (132) d St Kilda 3.11 (29).

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Local Football and Netball

Tigers flog Yarra Junction by 110 points Seniors: Yea 28.17 (185) defeated Yarra Junction 10.15 (75) Yea has secured second place on the ladder and sits a game clear of their nearest rivals after a resounding 110-point win against Yarra Junction at the Recreation Reserve.

With Seville, Kinglake, Gembrook Cockatoo, Powelltown and Yarra Junction all locked on 12 points, only undefeated Yarra Glen are better placed at this point in the year with five wins from five attempts.

The visitors took it up to the Tigers early and despite trailing by 21 points at the first change, appeared to be in the match.

However, Yea responded with their most impressive quarter of the season, slamming on a remarkable 13 goals to effectively end the game before half-time.

The third term was a disappointing affair as the Eagles controlled the play and actually outscored the home side before the yellow-andblack sprang into action in the final stanza, booting seven goals from 14 scoring shots to run out convincing winners.

Superb accuracy in front of goal early in the match and excellent execution by foot off half back were both noticeable features for the Tigers, as was the pressure across the ground with Yea recording 77 tackles.

Brad Cunningham played his best game of the season in a dynamic display that included a stack of contested possessions and three goals, while Harrison Jarvie booted two in another fine performance.

James Marasco was a tower of strength in the ruck and pushed forward to add three majors of his own; Ash Hobbs led all comers with six majors and several score assists; and Robbie Wilson continued his great start to the year with four goals.

Daniel Evans and Riley Aldous offered plenty of run from half-back, Kieran Spagnolo was solid in defence, and Dan O'Dwyer and Hayden Saville also chipped in with three apiece.

Jimmy Ivill copped a heavy knock to the head during a tackle but is expected to be available for the Tigers next game.

Yea will have the chance to recuperate with the interleague bye this Saturday before they travel to Alexandra the following week. ★ Reserves: Yea 5.11 (41) defeated

by Yarra Junction 8.5 (53) In what has become a common theme this year, Yea has just fallen short of running down their opposition, overcoming a poor start to lose by 12 points to reigning premier Yarra Junction.

After a poor opening term that saw them trail by three goals at the first change, the Tigers failed to register a major in the second quarter and the match seemed destined for a comfortable Eagles victory.

Instead, Yea responded with gusto and added two goals from five scoring shots to keep themselves in contention heading into the last term before outplaying Yarra Junction again in the final quarter but failing to capitalise in front of goal.

In the end, it was the Eagles’ composure that

Yea’s footy squads

■ Seniors: Andrew Chisholm, Andrew Hill, Ashley Hobbs, Brad Cunningham, Cameron Ryan, Daniel Evans, Daniel O'Dwyer, Edward Neilson, Guy Morphet, Haedyn Saville, Harrison Jarvie, James Flynn, James Ivill, James Marasco, James Ryan, Jaryed Garlick, Julian Mahon, Kieran Spagnolo, Matthew Ivill, Patrick Evans, Peter Kiss, Riley Aldous, Robert Wilson, Ryan Sargeant, Thomas Butterworth, Xavier O'Dwyer.

■ Reserves: Aidan McSpeerin, Andrew Butterworth, Brendan Bullen, Callum Stares, Cameron Ryan, Charlton Jenkins, Dean Clue, Don Ali, Douglas Aldous, Hayden Witton, Indiana Kaak, Jarrad Gilbert, Jaryed Garlick, Lachlan Beattie, Lachlan White, Linden Young, Marcus Mackrell, Rhett Marsh, Robert Hawke, Ryan Akers, Ted Cunningham, Thomas O'Dwyer, Tim Hayes, Timothy Finger, Travis Hearn, Trent McMahon, Zacharias Butler

SCOREBOARD SENIORS YEA ................... 6.5, 19.7, 21.10, 28.17 (185) YARRAJUNC. ....... 3.2, 5.5, 8.11, 10.15 (75) Yea. Goalkickers. A. Hobbs 6, R. Wilson 4, B. Cunningham 3, J. Marasco 3, D. O''Dwyer 3, H. Saville 3, H. Jarvie 2, P. Kiss, R. Aldous, M. Ivill, T. Butterworth. Best Players: B. Cunningham, J. Marasco, A. Hobbs, H. Jarvie, R. Wilson, H. Saville.

Yarra Junction. Goalkickers. C. Spaulding 4, T. Hancock 3, A. Ward, J. Craig, A. Dajlan Best Players: T. Hancock, S. Williams, C. Spaulding, M. Duke, C. Long, E. Wadsworth ★ Yea’s leading Seniors goalkickers this season (so far): A. Hobbs, 18. R. Wilson, 15. B. Cunningham, 9. D. O'Dwyer, 9. P. Kiss, 9. J. Marasco, 8. H. Saville, 7. H. Jarvie, 7. got them over the line, taking their chances to hit the scoreboard when it mattered, while in contrast the Tigers couldn't quite wrestle back the ascendancy.

Brendan Bullen was outstanding in defence and a number of cameo efforts in the midfield, as was Aiden McSpeerin, arguably the Reserves most consistent performer this season.

Lachie White added two majors, including one snap that dribbled more than 20 metres before rolling through.

Charlie Jenkins battled hard all day, Tim Finger threw himself into every contest and Cam Ryan was featured prominently on the ball.

Despite a 1-4 record, Yea are not playing poor football by any means, with this loss the third by under a couple of kicks.

With several senior players set to return after the bye, things just might start to click with a few changes to the team.

The Tigers will enjoy the week off this week as interleague takes place before taking on rivals Alexandra away from home.

Yea Netball AGRADE Yea suffered its first loss of the season but walked off the courts with their heads held high and with the spectators’ respect after a hard fought game.

The Tigers lost Lauren Hearn last week to injury and with Nikki Watts sunning herself in Fiji, it was a different line up to the previous three weeks.

The first quarter proved the difference in the end as Yea slowly adapted to their side's changes and also I'm sure the step-up in their opponent's ability compared to the past three weeks.

They were competitive but Yarra Junction took hold of their slower start and put a 7-goal difference on the board at the first break.

Yea never backed down from that point onwards, matching their opponents in every position, fighting for every ball and really adjusting to the parts of play that were letting them down in the first quarter.

They went level-pegging with YJ until half time and knew they were in the contest.

In the second half, Megan and Meg continued their great defence in a combination that is getting stronger each week as they get to know each others game more.

YJ never received an easy ball under the post and were pressured over every shot, only shooting 10 for the half.

Yea was able to decrease the margin to five a few times in the second half but Yarra Junction were good enough to hold them off and win by seven goals, the margin they won the first quarter with.

As mentioned, the defenders were exceptional but they were well supported by a hard working midcourt led by Jac Graham who made a great return to the team.

Chelsea and Sarah had a tough job all day in the goal ring but neither girl ever dropped their head and worked hard for every goal they got well done girls.

Yarra Junction 35 def Yea 28 Goals: S .Armstrong 16, C. Spagnolo 12 Best: M. Leatham, J. Graham, M. Sundblom Award: Megan Leatham

B-GRADE It was another consistent four quarter performance from the B Grade side to continue their winning run. After a close first five minutes, Yea were able to gradually tick the scoreboard over in their favour and put a big enough difference in the margin to keep Yarra Junction from threatening their lead.

Loz, Bridget and Brooke were fantastic in defence, Loz picking off balls on the circles edge, and Bridget and Brooke forcing missed goals and rebounding at 100 per cent.

Cindy and Nikki played hard attacking netball to the top of Yea's goal circle and their feeds into the ring were spot on all game.

Reg made great position in the goal ring and when forced out of the ring, her drives back to the post were rewarded with the feed from the outer circle.

Sophie and Emma both entered the game in the second quarter and made a positive impact with their fresh and fit legs, especially in defence as a great support to Brooke and Loz who allowed YJ only five goals for the second quarter. Yea's half time lead was a match-winning 18 goals.

YJ continued to be competitive after halftime and made Yea work hard for every ball and every goal but the Tigers just kept to their own game and were 28 goal victors.

Everyone played a great game but by far Brooke Lloyd played her best game and was BOC at GK. Well done Chooka.

Yea 52 def Yarra Junction 24 Goals: A Akers 30, C Hayes 22 Best: C Newcomen, B O'Dwyer, B Lloyd Award: Brooke Lloyd ★ CGRADE In a whole team performance, C-Grade posted a solid win over Yarra Junction.

This team has taken a few games to find their feet but with the side starting to settle into their positions they have shown that they can be a top side.

It wasn't until the second quarter that Yea was able to put its foot down and push the margin out of Yarra Junction’s reach.

They were able to achieve this through excellent defensive pressure all over the court. Deb and Mia were impressive in GD/GK but their work was made easier at times with great intercepts from Em Aldous and Rachel before the ball could reach the defensive circle.

With a 12-goal half-time lead, Yea’s attack grew stronger through great work from Em Watts and Molly. Both girls worked the goal third well with Kate who was the play maker, providing the space for Jess to hold and make great position in the goal ring.

Jess's accuracy was at its best on Saturday and her confidence is growing week by week, especially with the experience of Kate alongside her.

Nineteen was the magic number for the Tigers on Saturday, with two consistent 19-goal halves to run out easy winners by 19 goals. Well done girls.

Yea 38 def Yarra Junction 19 Goals: J. Armstrong 26, K. Elliott 12 Best: J Armstrong, E Aldous, D Schickerling Award: Emily Aldous ★ DGRADE D-Grade’s winning run continued in excellent style with an impressive win over Yarra Junction.

What made the win more impressive was that it was done without Jude and Jordan Watts who have been among their side's best players every week.

Coach Deb Schickerling was able to give some new faces a run this week, a team of 10 all playing a part in the win.

The victory was certainly set up with a whopping 17-1 goal first term, Sarah and Alicia having a field day under the goal ring.

In her first game of netball, Leisa Peters was excellent at GK, combining and using Kim's direction to make a real impact.

With such a big lead, Deb was able to then rotate players for the remainder of the game.

This didn't have a massive impact on the score line but it certainly provided players with vital court experience.

With the experience of Nicole, Kakka and Michelle rotating through the midcourt, new players Nadine and Rebecca were able to fit comfortably into their roles.

Molly had a good hit out at GS and she will continue to improve as the season progresses.

The Tigers sit in second place, undefeated but behind Yarra Glen on percentage.

Yea 31 def Yarra Junction 6 Goals: A . O'Connor 19, S. Lobley 12 Best: A. O'Connor, L. Peters, K. Slavin Award: Leisa Peters

Grandstander No footy, netball

■ AFL Yarra Ranges League - which includes football and netball teams from Yea and Kinglake - is having a bye this Saturday (May 21). Round 6 competition will be played on Saturday, May 28.

Seymour District Junior Football League (and Netball) also takes a break, resuming on Sunday, May 29.

A similar bye applies for the Northern Football League, in which Whittlesea participates. There are no senior matches on Saturday (May 21). Round 7 is scheduled for Saturday, May 28.

Most goals kicked?

■ Grandstanderwas chatting with Yea Football Club legend David Aldous prior to the Tigers’big-kicking effort against Yarra Junction last Saturday at the Rec. We were talking about the report from 30 years ago in The Local Paper that lists Dick Ivey as kicking 10 goals in that 1986 match.

Aldous says his own best was 16 goals in a match against South Belgrave, thanks to feeds from Adrian Sier.

What was the best-ever goalkicking effort for Yea Football Club?

Yea Golf Club

■ Congratulations toAdrianne Anglin, Vicki Clements and Di Elliot for being the winning team at Thursday’s Yea Bowl.

No doubt their recent overseas practice of 54 holes in New Zealand worked a treat.

■ Michael Spagnolo has done it again to win Wednesday’s Men’s Competition with a handy 30 points on CB from Peter Johnstone (2nd) and Alan Pell also on 30 points.

Peter also won NTP on the second. Bill Dredge was the club award winner Good to see that Captain Gary Pollard has returned from New Zealand and has announced that Wednesday’s golf will start at 8.30am.

Money available

■ Sporting clubs can now apply to the 201718 round of the $100 million Community Sports Infrastructure Fund.

“This fund provides a range of grants designed to help local sports club throughout the region to update grounds and facilities,” said Stephanie Ryan, MLA for Euroa “The previous round of the fund provided more than $14 million across Victoria, with 120 projects receiving vital funds to revitalise cricket pitches, install female friendly change rooms, improve sports courts, build new sports fields and develop better pools.”

“The new round sees the continuation of the $10 million for female facilities which allows clubs through their local council, to apply for up to $100,000 to build or upgrade change rooms.

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• All areas of plumbing • Drainage • New Homes • Hot water installation • Renovations • Gas fitting • Roofing and Gutter • Maintenance and repairs • Septic tanks • Water tanks and pumps • Free quotes

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Trade Painter Alexandra, Yea and surrounding areas. exterior and interior painting Competitive rates

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-

WATER CARTAGE

Anthony: 0417 518 104

Upper Goulburn Community Radio Programs

THURSDAY

No water, no charge after free site inspection.

Phone Des Murray 0428 518 159

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.

WINDOW CLEANING

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.

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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