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‘Through Country Women, For Country Women, By Country Women’ ■ The Yea branch of the Country Women’s Association is now meeting twice monthly. The regular meeting is held at 1.30pm on the fourth Thursday at the Yea RSL in Snodgrass St. A craft meeting is held at 10.30am on the third Thursday of the month. Pictured at last week’s meeting, back row (from left): Kay Thomson, Pat Robertson, Kaye Baynes, Theresa Bayliss, Teresa Clue and Denise Kirkham. Front row (from left): Peg Chivers, Shirley Burch, Joyce Nicholson, Gidget Knights and Elizabeth Kisler.

Second chance for Lodge building

■ The Yea community has a second opportunity to secure the former Duke of Clarence Masonic Lodge building, says its owner Ayten Ulusoy.

Miss Ulusoy says she wants to work with local community groups which may wish to acquire the building.

The century-old temple was put on the market by Freemasons Victoria in March last year.

According to realestate.com.au, the property sold last year for $232,000.

Miss Ulusoy has listed the property through Kerryn Rishworth of Landmark Yea for $350,000.

Miss Ulusoy says she is open to sharing the building with a co-owner, and perhaps including a museum, history or accommodation facility. ● Turn To Page 19 ● Yea’s Masonic Temple owner Ayten Ulusoy is selling the High St building

CEO DEMANDS: ‘APOLOGISE!’ Abbey says press report misrepresents Council’s position

■ MURRINDINDI Shire Chief Executive Officer Margaret Abbey has demanded a front-page apology and retraction from The Local Paper over its coverage of the Council’s financial losses.

Editor Ash Long says Ms Abbey’s request is ridiculous, and that no apology or retraction will be forthcoming.

“We have quoted Murrindindi Shire Council’s own words and own figures,” said Mr Long.

“Ms Abbey now wants us to apologise. She claims we have sought to misrepresent the Council’s position. That claim is rubbish.” ● Turn To Page 7

Extra Kinglake readers

■ The Local Paper readership expands by 650 families this week, with extra free home-to-home distribution in the Kinglake area.

We thank Kinglake Post Office licensee Tom Blewonski and contractor Katie Kasprzyk for distributing to local householders every week.

We also welcome new readers at St Andrews.

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Local People

● Sheren Walters of Pheasant Creek and Jenn Martin of Kinglake

Mad Hatters ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ Kinglake Library Photos by Ash Long

● Melinda Stewart of Kinglake and Nicole Seckold of Kinglake West

● Kat Jenkinsof Kinglake with Roscoe, Stacie Bruce of Pheasant Creek with William, and Kallie Pascoe of Flowerdale with Theo

● Christine Anderson of Pheasant Creek and Cindy Owens of Kinglake West

● Renee Axton of Kinglake West, Penelope Forde of Kinglake West, and Laine MacDonald of Flowerdale

● Janine Morgan and Kim White, both of Kinglake

● Sue Holmes of Kinglake West and Trish Hendry of Kinglake

● Tanya Miller of Kinglake and Lucinda Hall of Flowerdale

● Sandy Barnes of Whittlesea and Tess Baker of Kinglake West

● Anita Coia of Kinglake, with Max, 3

● Sarah Matthews of Kinglake, with Olivia, 9 mths

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Local People Don’s 50-year jewel

■ Don Watson will be presented with his 50year jewel tonight (Wed.) at the Whittlesea Lodge, which is led by Laurie Fitzpatrick, Worshipful Master.

Yea Garden Expo

■ The Yea Garden Expo will be held at the Yea Racecourse by the Rotary Club of Yea on September 24-25.

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● Pictured, from left: Jeannie Hand-saker, Glenda Woods and Julie Lynch at the Rotary Club of Yea meeting.

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Yea Newsagency 74 High St, Yea Phone: 5797 2196 ■ Yea Rotarian Glenda Woods was ambushed by her fellow members - just before she flew out on a five-week holiday.

Glenda was made a Paul Harris Fellow, one of the highest personal awards in the Rotary International fraternity.

“Wow, feeling pretty chuffed.

Just been awarded a Paul Harris Fellow from my Rotary Club of Yea and didn't see that coming,” Glenda told friends.

“Many thanks to President Jeannie Handsaker and Past President, Paul Harris Fellow and mentor Julie Lynch on their kind words.

“I have been a Rotarian for 10 years now and have absolutely enjoyed the journey every step of the way.

“I have made some fantastic friends from all around the world, and hopefully been able to make a small difference to the lives of some people,” Glenda said.

“In moments like this I especially think of Paul Harris Fellow, Past President Ruth Konig who was one of the people who, along with Julie Lynch, got me into Rotary.”

Glenda paid special tribute to Ms Konig, who died earlier this year.

“Ruth, I think of you often and I hope I can go on to do some of the good work that you managed to do in your time with us. It has been a great week. Thanks everyone.”

■ Paul Harris founded Rotary in Chicago in 1905. Rotary was founded in Yea in 1996.

Petitions tabled Time for fun at Kinglake ■ Laura Caine, Community Engagement Officer at Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House, brought plenty of smiles to the ‘packed house’ at Kinglake Library late last week for the Mad Hatters Party.

Almost $500 was raised for the Cancer Council ‘Biggest Morning Tea’event, strongly supported by women from the Kinglake, Kinglake West, Pheasant Creek, Flowerdale and nearby areas.

Local Briefs Animal slaughter

■ Residents’ protests about the Murrindindi Shire Council’s proposed 5.4 per cent rate increases have been tabled in State Parliament.

Cindy McLeish, MLA for Eildon, submitted a petition to the Legislative Assembly.

Wendy Lovell, MLC for Northern Victoria, raised the matter in the Upper House.

This little piggy went to market

$5000 draw

● Cindy McLeish, MLA for Eildon

■ Football identity Kevin Sheedy and Black Caviar trainer Peter Moody are being promoted as speakers for Kinglake Football Club’s $5000 Reverse Draw on Sunday, July 3.

Open Mic at F’dale

■ Flowerdale Hotel will host an Open Mic and Jam Session this Sunday (June 5) from 2pm-5.30pm.

Publican Steve Phelan says a public address system and drum kit will be provided.

Participants only need to being their voice or instrument. The open mic sessions are held on the first Sunday of the month.

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■ Yea Police say an animal has been found butchered in a paddock at Kerrisdale. The same property was hit by a $10,400 burglary last month.

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■ Ashley Park Trust will combine with the YMCA to lease Doreen land for $2 per week for 25 years to run a community and early childhood facility.

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● Margaret Kilmartin ■ Margaret Kilmartin of Yea advises that the Murrindindi Cancer Support Group has been formed, meeting at the RSL Hall, Grant St, Alexandra, at 6.30pm on the fourth Wednesday of the month.

The group looks after people affected by cancer, their families and carers. Pat cancer patients are also welcome.

There are separate men’s and women’s groups.

They are voluntary peer-led groups, with the help of trained staff, providing support for affected people.

Contact 5772 0900 or 0498 803 579.

Tiger tales ■ Yea Football Club and coach Guy Morphet received a mighty plug in last weekend’s AFL Yarra Ranges Grape-vine magazine.

The Tigers lost by three points in a thriller at Alex. on Saturday, but season prospects are looking good.

‘Morph’ might return on-field in a few weeks’ time as onfield coach.

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with Ash Long, Editor “For the cause that lacks assistance, ‘Gainst the wrongs that need resistance For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do”

Are alarm bells starting to ring?

■ Long Shots has been in the news business since 1969. This is our 47th year, so we have developed a pretty thick hide.

So we will give the Murrindindi Shire $248,000-ayear CEO Margaret Abbey some slack in the personal criticisms she makes about the Local Paper and its editor.

To provide balance and fairness, we publish Ms Abbey’s words, unedited, on Pages 7 and 8.

There is a disturbing tone.

In one sentence, MsAbbey accuses us of not understanding

No cuts please ● Margaret Abbey Council’s financial reports.

In the next, she defies logic by accusing us of a deliberate slur against Council.

Five-bob each way.

Ms Abbey defames us by suggesting ill-intent. Reckless statements can be very costly. Others might not be as forgiving as us.

Guessing game progresses for Yea’s old-timers

Local Phone Numbers FIRE BRIGADES (fire only) ............ 000 Local Brigades ............................... 000 POLICE (emergencies only) ............ 000 Kinglake ............................... 5786 1333 Seymour ............................... 5735 0200 Whittlesea ............................ 9716 2102 Yea ....................................... 5 79 7 26 30 263 57 AMBULANCE .................................... 000 Alexandra Hospital ............. 5772 0900 Northern Hospital, Epping .. 8405 8000 Seymour Hospital ................ 5793 6100 Yea Hospital ........................... 5 736 0400 57 S TATE EMERGENC Y SER VICE ......... 000 EMERGENCY ■ Lifeline ........................................ 13 11 14 Nursing Mothers Helpline .... 9885 0653 Poisons Info. (24 Hours) .......... 13 11 26 RACV Roadside Assistance ........ 13 1111 RSPCA ................................... 9224 2222

● Robert O’Halloran ■ It is more than seven years since the 2009 Black Saturday fires that hit this region.

Yea’s Robert O’Halloran and some of his former colleagues from the Department of Sustainability and Environment have been invited to a ceremony at Marysville this Friday (June 3).

Long Shots believes the team members will be thanked for their efforts.

● Carter’s Palais Tea Rooms in High St, Yea ■ A guessing game is in progress on the Yea and District Historical Society page on Facebook. Page administrator Alan Thorley posted this photo, asking readers to recognise the two men in the photo.

The conversation has gone like this: Wendy Collins: The one on the right isn't Billy Wilson is it ?

Alan Gribbin: Tony Carter n Bill Wilson l reckon.

Yea & District Historical Society & Family Research: I thought the one with the white dust coat on would be Tony Carter.

Graeme Clements: Tony and Bill for sure.

Christine Patching: More likely Leo Carter. He was smaller than Tony.

Graeme Clements: Possibly right Christine but Leo was slighter build, not quite so tubby?

■ Whittlesea Council resolved at its May 17 meeting to write to the Federal Government asking not to cut funding as proposed in the Federal Budget to Community Legal Centres especially in growth areas such as the City of Whittlesea.

N’paper closes ■ It’s sad to hear of the demise of the Macedon Ranges Guardian local newspaper, confirmed to Long Shots this week

by Victorian Country PressAssociation boss Bruce Morgan.

The Kyneton Guardian was established in 1862, and for many years was conducted by the Armstrong family, then the Elliott/Ellen clans.

The area can be tough on newspapers.

Newspaper House - which owns the Yea Chronicle, Alexandra Standard, Whittlesea/ North Central Review - closed the Macedon Ranges Free Press, about the same time it closed the Kilmore Free Press in August 2013.

The Free Press name continues in an abbreviated fashion, only in Lancefield and Romsey.

● Yea’s Brent Reece at Alexandra ■ Long Shots salutes the volunteers that keep local sports organisations ticking.

For several years, Brent Reece, of Yea, has been goal umpire of the Yea Reserves football team, for both home and away matches.

Our photographer caught up with Brent on Saturday at the Alexandra ground.

Support for rally

■ The protest rally, to be held in Yea, at 4pm on Friday (June 3), is gathering momentum.

Yea traders to display signs about the protest include the Royal Mail Hotel, Friends of Yea Library Book Shop, Yea Newsagency, Yea Take-Away, Henry Partners/Williams Hunt/Rodney Aujard, St Luke’s Op Shop, Yea Newsagency, Yea Pharmacy, Landmark, Yea Bakery, Yea Sweet Co., Yea Chinese Restaurant, Yencken’s Mitre 10, Amble Inn Cafe, Marmalade’s, Rendezvous in Yea, Rodwell’s and Country Woman. There are others too.

Long Shots hears of Murrindindi Shire residents - from Kinglake, Flowerdale, Glenburn, Alexandra and Eildon - planning to be at the rally. We are told that news crews from the ABC and Nine/WIN-TV are planning to attend.

Short Shots

■ Berry Street and Centrelink will have 10am-3pm hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Grant St, Alexandra, address until June 30.

■ The Murrindindi Beanie Festival is taking place from July 21-24.

■ The Alexandra Truck and Ute Show is happening on the Queen’s Birthday Weekend. A full-page advertisement is scheduled to appear in next week’s Local Paper.

■ We hear that Scots Presbyterian Church, Yea, will join with Seymour and Nagambie colleagues, to organise a Women’s Shed.

■ The Yea Story instalment, with the Drysdale clan making their way over the Whittlesea mountain to Yea, has been held over.

MLA talks of gay son

■ Yan Yean MLA Danielle Green last week spoke of her 33-year-old gay son, when she addressed the apology for laws criminalising homo-sexuality.

Ms Green’s speech is included in this week’s Local Paper.

Ms Green said: “We still have a long way to go. I am glad that every party has supported this apology, but there are still times in this house, regrettably, when not the most charitable things are said about people of GLBTI background.

“I hope every member in this chamber can use today to say, ‘No longer will I say anything that is discriminatory; even if I have it in my heart, I will keep it to myself, because members of the GLBTI community of this state, like every other member of this community, deserve our support.

“I am delighted to be part of this take-note motion and the apology made in this chamber in the name of my son, Blake Rizzo Green, and every other GLBTI person in this state. I commend this take-note motion to the house.” ● See Page 10

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Just Briefly Valanga to speak

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Council Watch

‘Hello, is it me you’re looking for?’

Cr Chris Healy wonders if Shire investigation is about him

● Valanga Khoza ■ Storyteller-performer Valanga Khoza will be at the Yea Library at 7pm on Friday, June 24.

He is billed as bringing Africa to life through stories, song and dance.

His solo performance Out Of Africa has toured schools throughout Australia to the acclaim of students and teachers in primary and secondary schools.

Valanga was born in South Africa and spent his youth in Alexandra, a black township in Johannesburg, and in rural Transvaal.

Growing up in a community where many could neither read or write, music and dance and storytelling were an integral part of the culture of his people.

Shire bans Jack

■ Even though he was banned from attending last week’s Murrindindi Shire Council, Yea political activist Jack Russell had questions asked on his behalf.

“Council have advised myself that I carry a ban from access to Council-owned and managed facilities/buildings “What are the powers that Council has enacted under the respective Act/s that apply to such a ban?

“And what evidence was used to support such and please identify each facility & and office.”

Shire Chief Executive Officer Margaret Abbey said: “Council has provided to Mr Russell the rationale behind his removal from access to Council-owned and managed buildings in its correspondence of April 18.”

New policy

■ Murrindindi Shire Council last week voted to adopt a revised Equal Opportunity Policy.

“The updated policy will ensure Council’s operations are compliant with best practice EEO principles to reduce the likelihood of discrimination in the workplace,” said a Council officer’s report.

Contract signed

■ Murrindindi Shire Mayor Cr Margaret Rae and CEO Margaret Abbey have been signatories to a contract with Simon Oxenham of Convic Pty Ltd for the Bushfire Memorial design contract

■ Murrindindi Shire’s Cr Chris Healy wonders whether he is the person under investigation by the Local Government Inspectorate.

The Local Paper last week reported that a spokeswoman for the Inspectorate, Sonia Heath, confirmed that a Murrindindi Shire matter was under investigation.

Cr Healy said he given a demand by the Shire to return documents, but he refused.

Mayor, Cr Margaret Rae, and CEO Margaret Abbey, refused to elaborate on the investigation.

“There is a matter with the Local Government Inspectorate that relates to the conduct of an individual Councillor,” said a Council spokeswoman, answering a question from The Local Paper on Friday.

“The investigation does not relate to Council. Any further enquiries should be directed to the Local Government Inspectorate,” the Shire spokeswoman said.

● Cr Chris Healy

Cr Healy’s letter to the editor ■ Sir, Re: Article in last week’s The Local Paper regarding Murrindindi Shire Council matter under investigation.

I am not sure if my being investigated by the Local Government Inspectorate is the matter referred to in your article, but I can confirm that I was investigated.

I do not know if the investigation is ongoing.

In a letter from the Local Government Inspectorate last August it says ... “It is alleged that you made improper use of information acquired as a result of the position you held as a Councillor of Murrindindi Shire Council (Council).

In particular, it is alleged that upon your retirement, you refused to return to Council documents obtained by you as a Councillor and subsequently used and referred to such documents and information obtained by you in connection with your opposition to the Draft Rating Strategy' I never stood for re-election to Council at the last election, but was elected to Council again last August following the resignation of

the local Councillor.

The complaint to the Local Government Inspectorate was made before before I was back on Council.

At the time I left Council I was asked to return all documents from my time as a Councillor by the General Manager. I asked him to provide some legislative proof that required the return of documents.

No proof was provided and I retained the documents.

As far as I am concerned, use of the documents in connection with the Draft Rating Strategy was completely in the public interest and any attempt by the Council stop that information being made available to the public is an attempt to keep the public in the dark regarding Council's processes.

For clarification, the letter in last week’s Local Paper regarding Cr Walsh was not mine.

I am always happy to put my name to anything I write.

- Chris Healy, Eildon Councillor, Murrindindi Shire.

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Kinglake CWA on track

● Y Water Discovery Centre ■ Monday (June 6) is a big day for the Y Water Discovery Centre.

Co-Ordinator Julie Blyth says the Y Water Centre Association has been announced as one of four finalists in the United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day Awards.

The Association has been nominated in the Community Award category.

The Awards, which have been running since 2000, are designed to celebrate the innovation and creativity of Australian organisations and individuals and encourage others to take positive action.

More than 40 schools, journalists, local councils, environmental organisations and individuals have been named finalists.

The United Nations Association of Australia is one of 100 associations around the world which promote the ideals and work of the UN in local communities.

"Ten years ago the Yea Wetlands Committee of Management were the extremely proud winners of the same category so it is an honour for the Y Water Centre Association to be announced as a finalist for 2016,” said David Anderson, Y Water Centre Association Chairman.

"We are extremely proud of all that has been achieved to date and this announcement is further testament to the fantastic support and involvement we have received from the community over the last few years as the Y Water Discovery Centre became a reality".

Winners in the 12 categories will be announced in Melbourne on Monday (June 6).

Drain complaint

■ A complaint has been lodged with Murrindindi Shire Council about an exposed open storm water drain of 180 metres along Craigie St, Yea. Local political activist Jack Russell had a question lodged at last week’s Council meeting, suggesting that the drain was a public risk matter.

Mr Russell said he first raised the matter with Murrindindi Council on March 11, which the Shire failed to acknowledge or take action.

Shire CEO Margaret Abbey replied: “Mr Russell's notice of March 11 was addressed in Council's response to various correspondence on April 4. As detailed in this letter, the matter has been forwarded to Council's Infrastructure Operations for action.”

Kinglake refusal

■ Jason and Catherine King spoke in support of a planning application for Extons Rd, Kinglake, at the Murrindindi Shire Council meeting held lasty Wednesday at Alexandra.

Cr Christine Challen moved that the twolot subdivision proposal be refused. Cr John Walsh seconded the refusal motion.

Touring party

■ Murrindindi Mayor Cr Margaret Rae, Cr John Kennedy, Cr John Walsh, Cr Christine Challen and members of the Council’s executive team visited ocal industries for familiarisation and site tours of their operations.

These were the Goulburn Valley Trout production centre at Thornton and HG Turf with major lawn and sports turf production farm also at Thornton.

Cr Kennedy told last week’s meeting of Council that water resources sourced mainly from the Goulburn River are a key resource utilised by both businesses.

“A variety of issues and business impacts were discussed.”

Local News Big day on Mon.

Rural Councils vote

● Renee Axton of Kinglake West and Tanya Miller of Kinglake are twof the seven Kinglake Country Women’s Association members who meet at 7.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month at the Kinglake Neighbourhood House. Renee and Tanya were at the Kinglake Library, where the CWA had catered for the Biggest Morning Tea.

■ Murrindindi Shire Council plans to be part of the incorporation of the Rural Councils Victoria.

Crs John Walsh and John Kennedy successfully moved a vote supporting incorporation. Council authorisedCr Christine Challen, and in her absence, the Chief Executive Officer Margaret Abbey to vote on Council's behalf on this matter, in accordance with this resolution, at the meeting of RCV to be held on Friday, June 10.

Protest

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● Murrindindi Council’s own Agenda papers forecast a loss of $2.95 million. Source: Page 22, Murrindindi Shire Agenda for May 25 meeting.

Shire CEO Abbey demands apology.

By the way, she is not getting one.

■ Murrindindi Shire Chief Executive Officer Margaret Abbey has demanded a front-page apology and retraction from The Local Paper over its report that the Council is planning on a $3 million deficit this year.

Ms Abbey claims the report misrepresents Council’s financial position. She alleges that The Local Paper set out to “besmirch” Council’s reputation.

In an email sent by Ms Abbey at 6.27pm on Friday, the CEO said: “I am sending an email to you separately with this media release to correct a number of inaccuracies in your front page story last week titled ‘3 mil. Budget blowout'.

“It is unfortunate that you failed to seek advice and assistance from Council in interpreting the information in the report that went to Council on Wednesday.

“Your report shows that you did not understand the document and it is unfortunate that you chose to misrepresent Council's opinion in your paper.

“I am formally requesting a retraction and apology for misrepresenting Council's financial situation, which you appear to have published with the intent of besmirching Council's reputation.

Open letter from ‘Local Paper ’ Editor

● Margaret Abbey, CEO, Murrindindi Shire “I request that the apology appear on the front page of next week’s edition and that under that apology you print the attached media release in full. I request that you dedicate at least one quarter of the page to these items, to match the prominence of the original article,” Ms Abbey said. ● Continued on Page 8

Murrindindi Council’s own document

● Murrindindi Shire Council’s budget papers from last week’s meeting.

The document shows a deficit of $2,951,108 under the Revised Budget heading. Ms Abbey says The Local Paper’s report is misleading.

■ Ms Abbey We write at the first opportunity to reply to your self-serving email of same date, seeking a retraction and apology for The Local Paper's coverage, in its May 25 issue, regarding Murrindindi Shire Council's budget.

As already advised to you, there will be no retraction, there will be no apology. We will be publishing your supplied statement, without editing, prominently but not on the front-page.

We will also be publishing our own reply and report.

When I studied Accountancy at the University of Melbourne in 1975, 41 years ago, I was taught how to read financial reports.

When I headed a multi-million dollar business in Canberra in 1994, 22 years ago, I had first-hand experience in expertly interpreting line-by-line budgets of major enterprises, including our own, converting a loss-making newspaper business into significant profit promptly.

I have been Editor of the statewide Melbourne Observer weekly newspaper for the past 14 years. So it comes as somewhat amusing for your email to insultingly suggest that I am incapable of understanding budget documents.

The financial table clipping, reproduced at left, published in the CouncilAgenda, clearly shows Council's original Budget "Surplus/ (Deficit) for the period" moving from ($1,614,389) to ($2,951,108). We quoted your figures; they are not our figures.

When I studied English Expression at the University of Melbourne, I was taught how to read and interpret documents.

A lifetime of newspaper reporting has equipped me to drill through local government self-praising documentation.

Your Council's Agenda for the May 25 meeting (Page 22) clearly states: "Council’s Revised Budget for 2015-16 is now forecasting a reduced operating deficit of ($2.95m)."

Our report was based on Council's own words; we quoted your words, not our words.

For you to suggest that you are now owed an apology for misrepresentation is laughable.

Your email tonight suggests that our highlighting of these excerpts seeks to "besmirch" the Council's reputation. Rubbish.

The Council's reputation already stinks. A business mentor, Clive Savage, often commented to me: "The fish stinks from the head".

Your futile and feeble attempt to bully our newspaper into apologising for faithfully and truthfully reporting on Council's financial management, using Council's own words and figures, is pathetic.

Your email suggests that our newspaper has had ill-intent. You say that we "chose to misrepresent". We absolutely deny those wrongful claims.

We would caution you to be extremely cautious with the allegations that you utter . We note you have shared those unsubstantiated and damaging allegations about us to your colleagues by email. We reserve all rights in this matter.

You write that we should have sought Council's advice and assistance in independently interpreting its financial papers. We attempted that this week with a polite written enquiry to you about Council's financial management of the Yea Caravan Park.

Instead of helpful advice and assistance, we received this unhelpful 'nothing' answer:

● Ash Long, Editor, The Local Paper "We will respond on this matter in due course but will not be able to do so within your deadline."

You have had five months to report to the public with these Caravan Park figures which we have previously requested, but you have not done so.

Ms Abbey, if you and the Council are unable to respond to simple answers in a timely fashion about a small town caravan park, how can we expect you to do so on bigger questions of your stewardship of Council's million-dollar finances? The local news cycle is weekly, not "due course".

"Due course" is a phrase of which you are fond. It seeks to apply a hand-brake on rest-ofthe-world 'real time'. You also used the "due course" phrase to me in an e-mail on March 30 after one of your staff gave me seriously incorrect advice.

You wrote at the time: "(your) complaint is being investigated and will be responded to in due course". Predictably, we have not heard from you since. Two months, and not a word from you on the subject.

Such a delay indicates to us that timely management of important integrity issues is not what it should be at the Murrindindi Shire Council.

Your Council's communication with its stakeholders (residents) is woefully sub-standard.

You consistently refuse to communicate with the majority of Shire residents, particularly in the western-half of the municipality, especially when our newspaper serves previously media-neglected areas of Yea, Glenburn, Flowerdale, Murrindindi-Limestone, Homewood, Ghin Ghin and Kinglake with free weekly home-to-home delivery.

We also have readership in areas such as Alexandra, Molesworth, Strath Creek and Yarck. We confidently predict that you will instruct your staff to continue to advertise in other newspapers (including one which is not even in the municipality!), but not The Local Paper. ● Turn To Page 8

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Shire issues statement on local ‘measurables’ ‘Council's budget position continues to improve’: media release ■ Murrindindi Shire Council has issued a media release headlined ‘Council's budget position continues to improve’.’.

The Local Paper publishes the statement, unedited. Unlike the Alexandra Standard and The Yea Chronicle, Murrindindi Council does not pay The Local Paper : “Murrindindi Shire Council was pleased to receive a quarterly financial report (JanMar 2016) at its Ordinary Meeting on May 25 which showed Council's operating result over $1.4 million ahead of its revised budget expectations.

“Council budgets can be hard to read and to understand for those without experience in government administration. It is unfortunate in such cases if assertions about Council's financial position are made without seeking explanatory information from Council in advance.

“The original operating deficit budgeted to occur this financial year has increased primarily due to Council receiving an advanced payment from the Victorian Grants Commission on the very last day of the last financial year, rather than as part of the current financial year as expected (and budgeted for) by Council.

“While the expenditure relating to this grant payment occurs in the current financial year, the grant payment had to be accounted for in the last financial year.

“This led to timing difference between when the revenue was received (2014-15) and when the works relating to these grant funds occur (2015-16).

“A better way of understanding Council's current financial performance is to look at the actual results to date against Council's revised budget which was adopted in December 2015.

“This analysis shows that as at the end of March 2016, Council was $95,000 ahead of budget on income received, and $1.3 million below on spending, which therefore makes a $1.4 million improvement on its revised budget projections.

“These variations are detailed further in Council's quarterly report, but show Council's continued focus on cost savings, efficiency improvements across the various functions of Council and additional revenue earnings outside of rates revenue.

“Council's quarterly financial results are reviewed not only by Council, but by Council's Audit Advisory Committee, which includes independent and experienced professional members of the community as well as representatives of Council's internal and external auditors.

“This is a positive result for Council and for the community,” the Council said.

■ Murrindindi Shire Council has issued a media release headlined ‘Council's Development Services Department reports on measurables’.

The Local Paper publishes the statement, unedited. Unlike the Alexandra Standard and The Yea Chronicle, Murrindindi Council does not pay The Local Paper : “Murrindindi Shire Council's Development Services Quarterly Activity Report was one of a number of reports tabled at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Wednesday, May 25.

“The Report, which contains details on performance measures, customer satisfaction and responsiveness from the January - March 2016 quarter, was received well by the Councillors.

“Chief Executive Officer Margaret Abbey said that while previously tabled reports dealt only with Planning and Building statistics and outcomes, this Report also integrated information from the Economic Development and Tourism Unit following amalgamation of these areas under a restructure in 2015. “’The new Department structure integrates a range of key indicators to measure the performance of these vital areas and to ensure that the services offered align to the local development industry needs and expectations. “’All councils are required to report planning permit activity on a monthly basis to the State Government. “’This data showed that 85 per cent of Murrindindi Shire Council's planning permits are determined within the 60 day statutory timeframe and this is a great result. “’By way of comparison, planning permit rates in other rural municipalities was 72 per cent within the same period, and 64 per cent within that period for all councils across the State. “’Of those, the average number of days to determine a permit was 40 days for Murrindindi Shire Council, with a state-wide average of 76 days. "’In the Building Unit, 280 building permits have been issued so far this financial year, with 98 per cent of permits issued within Council's agreed target of 30 days. “’Additionally, to date the total value of building works for the financial year is $16,163,171 which is on track to exceed last financial years total of $19,087,458," said Ms Abbey. “’The data is showing that building activity continues to track strongly, which is an excellent indicator of the confidence within the local economy. “’In addition, local builders and contractors are reporting a busy financial year with some contractors electing not to quote on new contracts because of their existing workloads. “’Of the new Economic Development statistics presented in the report, highlights included increased usage numbers on the Great Victorian Rail Trail and increased 'walk-ins' to our Visitor Information Centres when compared to this time last year. “’The Unit also spent time during the quarter advocating for more up to date information to be

provided to residents and business regarding the National Broadband Network and worked to ensure that mobile phone black spots within the Murrindindi Shire remain a priority under the Australian Government's Mobile Black Spot Program," added Ms Abbey. “’The Development Services Department remains focused on delivering outcomes for the community through helping to enable sustainable growth across the Shire. “’The Report delivered to Council reflects some encouraging numbers to support the good work already being done. While we are pleased with how we are tracking, we are continually looking to improve upon our service. “’We are always seeking feedback from the community on our processes, customer service and outcomes.

“While it's fantastic to receive positive feedback, I hope the community will also let us know how we can improve our services if they feel we didn't meet their expectations," said Ms Abbey.

“To provide feedback on your experience with Council's Development Services Department, please contact Shivaun Brown, Manager Development Services on 5772 0369 or via email at sbrown@murrindindi.vic.gov.au

Slower response to info requests: CEO ■ There will be a slower response to information requests put to Murrindindi Shire Council by The Local Paper, says Chief Executive Officer Margaret Abbey.

“I am informing you that Council will no longer respond to your requests for comment by your declared deadline of 5 pm Fridays unless it receives those requests by no later than 10am on the preceding Thursday,”Ms Abbey instructed Editor Ash Long by email.

“Your repeated requests for turnaround of responses on the same day is not reasonable.

“As someone familiar with the media cycle, you will appreciate that Council must juggle a number of competing demands, including media requests from other publications, and a number of these fall due on a Friday.”

Local Paper editor hits back ● From Page 7 ■ We believe that you are personally uncomfortable about our newspaper's active reporting and monitoring of Council and your management of it.

Are you seeking to 'punish' The Local Paper commercially because it is not compliant?

We have been through similar challenges before. We won the (Westpac) 'Best Local Reporting Award' for the State of Victoria in 1986, 30 years ago, presented by the Victorian Country Press Association, when the Yea Council tried to frustrate our reporting.

Yea Council later instructed its CEO, Peter Mangan, to sort out its fractured relationship with the press, which he did.

When the late Marie Tehan, then Health Minister and MLA for Seymour, was displeased with our newspaper for critical reporting, she announced that she was deleting us from her 'media release' mailing list.

A bit like your newly-announced restriction/delay on answering our legitimate enquiries on behalf of Local Paper readers.

It only hurts your organisation's relationship with its stakeholders, not us. (By the way, Mrs Tehan lost her seat in the next election, following her ban on us. We are certain that the voting of residents against Mrs Tehan was affected by a public official's disdain for an active, enquiring local press.)

We are surprised that you and the Mayor have never sought to have a meeting with The Local Paper.

It is now mid-year, but since our first publication, neither you nor the Mayor have invited us to meet with you.

Nor have you ever picked up the telephone to chat with the Shire's largest media outlet.

It is an extraordinary and curious behaviour that takes a head-in-the-sand approach that seems to hope The Local Paper will just go away.

We have a substantial investment in The Local Paper. We already provide 7 part-time and full-time jobs for Murrindindi Shire residents, and that number will continue to grow.

We had considered establishing a telephone marketing call centre in the municipality for our other publications, but it is hard to do so when the municipal CEO appears to be so antagonistic towards our company.

We have received no approaches from the development/investment staff of Council.

Ms Abbey, as a senior executive, we regard your notification that you now require two working days' notice to answer media enquiries, as silly and petty.

It is so unrealistic in a 'real-time' 21st Century world. It shows that Murrindindi Shire Council, on your watch, is behind the times.

It is an approach which does not become the CEO of a public organisation.

We believe you will regret your negative approach towards our newspaper. Our newspaper will not be deterred by these artificial obstacles of your making.

Indeed, it makes The Local Paper's resolve stronger to be an effective and energetic press guardian. No apology for that, either.

Ash Long editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Art at Sacred Heart, Yea

● Joshua Dredge, Prep student

■ Bringing the work of past great artists into the lives of children is an integral part of art education.

"Opening the eyes of young children to the imaginative and creative and to the pure genius of artists such as Da Vinci, Monet and Picasso, is opening their minds to possibilities," said Vicky Wissell, Principal at Sacred Heart School.

"Children from Prep to Grade 6 are in awe of the beautiful works of past and present artists. Our art teacher, Suzanne Brown, provides the children with opportunities to investigate different artists' techniques and apply those to their own art work."

Pictured is young Joshua Dredge, a Prep student, with his interpretation of the work of Piet Mondrian.

The children's love of art and creating spreads into other areas of their learning as seen in the photo of Ella Noble. Ella is currently investigating Animal Habitats as part of an Environmental Science unit.

She created this pristine bird habitat from an eclectic collection of beautiful objects to express her learning. www.facebook.com/sacredheartyea

● Ella Noble

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Local News Blockbuster Show ■ A new and reinvigorated Yea Agricultural Pastoral and HorticuluralAssociation Committee is working to provide a blockbuster Yea Show on Friday evening, November 25, and Saturday, November 26, Cr John Kennedy has told Murrindindi Shire Council.

“I am assisting as the appointed Assistant Secretary,” Cr Kennedy told the meeting.

No ‘Gazette’ in July ■ The Glenburn Gazette newsletter has this month given notice that no issue will be published in July “due to unavoidable circumstances”.

The Committee has advised that advertisers will be credited an extra month in the new year.

New cits at K’lake

■ There are three new Australian citizens at Kinglake, Mayor Cr Margaret Rae told Murrindindi Council’s meeting last week.

A citizenship ceremony was held in the past month. No advance notice was given to the press, and no names have been provided

by Murrindindi Shire Council.

Secret 11 minutes

■ Murrindindi Shire Council’s meeting was closed to the public for 11 minutes, between 7.12pm and 7.23pm, last Wednesday (may 25) for discussion on a confidential topic.

After the meeting re-opened to the public, Cr Chris Healy and Cr Eric Lording moved that Kleinfelder Australia Pty Ltd be appointed to provide consultancy services a maximum sum of $176,756 excluding GST for the five year period.

A maximum contingency of $26,514 (15 per cent ) excluding GST, brings the total maximum contract amount to $203,270 excluding GST. An initial three year period of $124,607 and options of two one-year optional extension period at a maximum of $39,331.50 per annum will be delegated to the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.

Tonya in town

■ Tonya Stevens, wife of former local politician André Haermeyer has returned to Australia from Germany for the Federal Election. André worked in the office of McEwen MHR Peter Cleeland in the 1980s.

They Say . . .

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That a busload of senior citizens from Eildon is making its way to Yea on Friday for the protest rally. The bus is being organised by David Hunt-Sharman.

That a Murrindindi bigwig made Mar★ malades their destination of choice last Thursday.

That Murrindindi Council quoted more ★ than $3000 for research costs for Yea political activist Jack Russell’s freedom of

information request. Perhaps there needs a new word substituted for ‘freedom’.

That the Goulburn River Valley Tour★ ism web site is now several months behind schedule after the financial failure of the original developer, according to Cr John Kennedy of Murrindindi Council.

That Yea is really part of the rat-race. ★ How did you like the temporary traffic lights in Miller St, and also on Junction Hill?

That the Yea public toilet upgrade is ex★ pected to be completed within the next week, Cr Eric Lording has told Council.

That a youth gymnasium is being ★ planned for the Yea Recreation Reserve.

Organisers hope to secure a demountable

building, possibly from Puckapunyal. We hear Rotary will be involved.

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Protest this Friday ■ Residents from various parts of Murrindindi Shire say they are making their way to the Yea plantation this Friday (June 3) for the 4pm protest rally.

The rally will call for the appointment of administrators to the Murrindindi Shire.

Organisers Lynne Bailey and Lyn Gunter say they are hoping for a large crowd.

Ms Bailey says a large number of Yea businesses have indicated they will close between 4pm-5pm to show their solidarity behind the protest.

The rally is expected to call for the resignations of Mayor Cr Margaret Rae, CEO MargaretAbbey and Councillors.

A petition, headed ‘New Mangement Required’, has been widely supported.

Residents are protesting about big spending in the Shire, and the 5.4 per cent rate increase sought by the Council.

Businessman Grant Oppy, ofCountry Woman, Yea, says the protest rally is a hot topic.

● Lynne Bailey of Yea Newsagency

● Lyn Gunter of Flowerdale

Mr Oppy believes that a large gathering of people will attend in the High St plantation.

Ms Bailey has called on those attending to bring an umbrella if rain threatens.

The Local Paper asked the Mayor and CEO to respond The newspaper asked: “Do the Mayor, CEO and Councillors intend to attend the Protest Rally being held by Murrindindi Shire residents at Yea at 4pm, Friday, June 3?

“Has the Council taken any pro-active approach to have any dialogue with the organisers of the protest rally?”

A spokeswoman for the Murrindindi Shire Council said: “Council will not be formally represented at the event.

“It is of course a decision for individual Councillors if they wish to attend.

“Council had offered to meet with Lyn Gunter on more than one occasion but these offers have been declined,” the spokeswoman said.

Return from trip ■ Yea couple Stan and Elizabeth Kisler still had some jetlag last week after they returned from an overseas trip.

Elizabeth said the journey included destinations including Abu Dhabi and London, and a cruise on the Queen Elizabeth.

Stan is 81, and is a former Engineer of the Shire of Yea. In the early 1980s, Elizabeth managed the Yea newspaper office, and was prominent in community activities including Lions and the Country Women’s Association.

was a great effort and “thank you to all the ladies who provided the delicious spread.”

Gina phones

● Elizabeth Kisler of Yea

Glenburn thanks

■ Marilyn Thomson of Glenburn has extended thanks for the support received from all the people who came to The Craft & Garden Club’s Biggest Morning Tea in aid of Breast Cancer research, held on Tuesday last week (May 24) at the Glenburn Hall.

They raised $492, which Marilyn said

● Gina Callander

■ The ink was hardly dry on last week’s issue where we acknowledged Meagan Callander’s kindness in mailing copies of The Local Paper to former Yea Shire President, Bill Wilson, now living in Adelaide.

Then the phone rang at The Local Paper’s office from someone else who benefits from Meagan’s kindness.

Gina Callander, who lives in the Bairnsdale region, said she also receives The Local Paper by mail, courtesy of Meagan.

Gina has taken an artist-in-residency position in East Gippsland, and says she is also working a concreter’s labourer!

■ We would love to hear your personal news. Send us an email at editor@Local Paper.com.au

Councillor’s Comment Cr Eric Lording

● Cr Eric Lording ■ By the time that this Comment is printed in some publications, it is anticipated that the Essential Services Commission will have handed down a decision on Council's application for a variation to the rate cap.

Council has needed to consider what its 2016-2017 budget would look like under either a rate cap or a variation scenario.

If Council is unsuccessful in its application for a variation, it has identified items such as reductions in income going to reserve, and internal efficiency improvements to achieve the rate cap and not reduce services to the community.

Regarding my Infrastructure and Waste Portfolio, I am pleased to report that the Infrastructure department has again done an outstanding job in getting the projects completed on time and on budget.

The current Eildon works will not be completed this financial year due to water articulation works being more urgent replacing the asbestos water mains piping.

The grant for the Eildon works has graciously been extended by the government to allow the works to be completed in the October timeframe, hence ensuring that the works are seen through to completion without our shire losing funding.

I am receiving quite a few requests for work on our gravel roads. The wet weather, on top of dry season potholed roads, makes for a difficult passage.

I would encourage residents who have maintenance requests to send them directly to Council's offices and customer service centres to ensure that their requests can be dealt with promptly.

Please also let me know of your requests so that I can be of assistance is needed.

On the waste side of my portfolio, the Goulburn Valley Waste & Resource Recovery Group has just released their draft plan for public comment.

I must say that I am impressed with the work done by both the Forum and the Board.

The plan calls for and discusses how landfill can be greatly reduced, greenhouse gas emissions greatly reduced, and recycling increased markedly.

Problem items like plastic oil containers still have to go to landfill, but we are actively looking for a solution to these types of refuse.

It was a real eye opener to visit the waste recovery site in Echuca, you could eat off the floor!

Murrindindi is still accepting waste from the Mansfield Shire but this is due to end in a couple of weeks.

We have received substantial monies from Mansfield for this service. Council may need to consider whether we look at continuing to accept waste from neighboring shires as a revenue earner.

While attending the Grant presentations in Yea on Tuesday evening, I noted that brochures on the public safety grants were available.

It would be a good time for residents to get together and create a grant application for any public safety works that is deemed necessary.

This includes the highly desired installation of CCTV cameras to protect our main streets.

The Council is ready to help with this effort, but it does require significant work from residents and businesses to make an application successful. As always, I am ready to help in any way.

It is good to see democracy at work and that residents are becoming actively interested in projects and issues in the Shire.

There has been good attendance at meetings in Kinglake West on infrastructure projects and there will be a rally in Yea on Friday. This is a way to make a great Shire even greater.

As always, please feel free to contact me at any time if I can be of assistance to you.

- Cr Eric Lording

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Mayor ’s Column Cr Margaret Rae

■ The ways in which individuals, groups and businesses give back to our community are innumerable - through volunteering, personal time and effort, business initiatives, events and celebrations - the list goes on and on.

Each of these contributes to shaping and inspiring our community and to our quality of life. The reasons that influence these contributions are also many and varied but personal recognition and praise would not be high on the list.

Recognition and reward, however, is a way in which we as a community can recognise those in our midst who have contributed in really meaningful ways and the annual Regional Achievement and Community Awards program is one such way.

The aims and objectives of the Regional Achievement and Community Awards are to encourage, acknowledge and pay tribute to individuals, businesses and groups who are making a significant contribution to regional and rural areas.

The Awards applaud and encourage those working in rural and regional areas who are helping to support, and enhance social, economic, commercial or environmental prosperity of their region.

Sponsored by a range of organisations, the awards are now in their 15th year and are highly regarded.

Nominations are now being called for and the relevant categories are as follows: ■ Regional Development Victoria Leadership and Innovation Award - acknowledges role models who through their leadership, innovation and driving force pave the way for others to follow.

■ Prime Super Employer Excellence in Aged Care Award - recognises and acknowledges businesses, organisations and not for profits who have a strong focus on staff engagement, safety and well being, training and providing staff with higher education learning opportunities and development as well as the provision of quality services for clients, patients and residents.

■ Parks Victoria Environmental Sustainability Award - acknowledges individuals, groups and organisations that show a proven passion and dedication towards improving the environment and human wellbeing in regional and rural areas and aim to improve our patterns of consumption and environmental behaviour.

■ MOA Benchmarking Community Service in Aged Care Award - recognises medical and health professionals or volunteer workers that are supporting the Health and Wellbeing of residents in Aged Care and will acknowledge the services, efforts, actions and positive input provided by volunteers, carers and health professionals.

■ Ricoh Australia Customer ServiceAward - recognises individuals that provide customer service excellence, best practice and innovative thinking in customer service. The nominees will have a positive impact on their organisation and demonstrate dedication to product knowledge and commitment to the customer.

■ LifeActivities Clubs Victoria and Henry Carus & Associates Senior Achievement Award - recognises individuals, organisations or corporates that have excelled in improving the wellbeing of people in the second half of life, particularly by promoting 'self-help' through the promotion or facilitation of selfmanaged groups, activities or forums.

■ Regional Development Victoria Business Achievement Award- acknowledges and highlights the continued success and achievements of business leaders and businesses.

■ Prime Super Community Group of the Year - recognises groups and organisations that make a significant contribution to their community by playing a vital role in enhancing the social, economic, commercial and environmental prosperity of their region.

Award Category winners will each receive $2000 from the Bank of Melbourne or an airtime package on PRIME7.

Nominations can be made by going to www.awardsaustralia.com where the online nomination forms can be found, together with additional information about each award and a sample completed nomination to help you along the way. Nominations close on Wednesday, July 20.

It is not a difficult process and so, if you know someone that has provided support and made a real difference in your life, why not give them a pat on the back and nominate them for an award. It would be great for our community contributors to be showcased in these Awards.

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Yan Yean MLA salutes gay son ■ Local politician Danielle Green spoke last week in State Parliament about the apology for laws criminalising homosexuality and the harm caused.

Ms Green is MLA for Yan Yean which covers areas including all or parts of Cottles Bridge, Diamond Creek, Donnybrook, Doreen, Eden Park, Humevale, Hurstbridge, Mernda, Nutfield, Plenty, Upper Plenty,, Wattle Glen, Whittlesea, Woodstock, Yan Yean and Yarrambat.

“It is with profound pride, profound humility and just an amazing sense of how far we have come as a community in my lifetime that I am able to speak on this motion before the house to take note of a well, well overdue apology to a section of our community that has suffered mostly in silence, mostly unknown, for decades,” Ms Green said.

“The Premier and the leaders of almost every party in this Parliament who got to speak in the formal motion in the sitting where the members of the other house joined with us went through some harrowing details.

“It occurred to me too - I apologise if other speakers have covered this - that obviously these people who were charged were victims of the time but also that, when we heard of the 14-year-old boy whose parents rightly went to the police after he had been sexually abused at work by his employer, thinking that they would get justice, that was no different to any other parent of a girl or any woman going and reporting their rape and not being believed.

“I think any woman can identify with that, but to compound that ill by then being charged with a crime when you are a victim - I do not know what could be a more inhumane way to treat a victim.

“There is a deep sense of shame, I think, for this institution that it has taken us so long to apologise for our predecessors who passed laws in this chamber that

● Danielle Green, MLA for Yan Yean should never have we see in an article in been passed—laws today’s Age that that about what people do still did not really give in their own private comfort. realm, in their own “I actually had private domain, ex- quite a bit of respect pressing love to each for Haddon Storey, other. the then Attorney“That should never General, as being be the purview of leg- quite a progressive islators to interfere man and quite a wet with,” Ms Green said. for the times, but in “I always think saying that, his quote that these matters of is this: historic apology - it “The government has been a deep privi- realises that there are lege to have served in consensual sexual this place since 2002 acts which are reand to have been party garded by many as to a number of very immoral, and which profound apologies in are not made criminal trying to make by this bill. The govamends for the sins of ernment does not conthe past of this institu- done such acts, much tion and of govern- less regard them as ments, whether it be to acceptable. our indigenous “It is as if that was people, whether it be giving a message to to those who were adults or young people kept in state care and whose only crime was abused, whether it be to be born different, or to mothers who had what was then seen as their children forcibly different - that if you removed or whether it are a man, to love anbe to those who were other man, or if you victims of abuse in in- are a woman, to love stitutions, including another woman - althose run by the state most a bit like the and the church—are a sense of the military sign of our political in the US: ‘Don’t ask, maturity in that we are don’t tell, but we’re actually able to, across really still not supportparty lines, stare our ing you’. failings and our mis“Then we got to the takes in the face and point in the last Parsay, ‘It’s not good liament of expunging enough just to change the crimes that people the laws’, as correct a were convicted of, decision as it was. which should never “I was still in high have been crimes, but school when homo- because proper sexuality was a records were not kept, crime, and I commend how on earth do we the then Hamer gov- convey that to those ernment and the then people—we do not Attorney-General, even know how Haddon Storey, for many—who were the decriminalisation convicted of those ofof homosexuality, but fences?

“As other speakers have said, many of those people are not with us anymore.

They have lived a long life and died of natural causes or others who have died at their own hands through their grief at having to live a life where they were seen as a criminal,” Ms Green said.

“As I said earlier, I always like to contextualise when we are apologising for a historical event when I was at high school - I still do not think I am that old - and homosexuality was a crime.

“It was only decriminalised two years before my now 33-year-old gay son was born.

“I had the privilege of running into Noel Tovey in the lift earlier and I thanked him. I said, ‘Noel, without your advocacy, without you speaking out, along with so many other men who were wrongly convicted, my son would not have been living in the progressive society in which he does’.

“It is not without its challenges, but what my son experienced being at school, the experience of kids generally who are at high school now, is a sea change compared to the situation when I was at school, let alone whenNoel Tovey was at school and let alone when Peter McEwan was at school.

“I am really fond of Peter McEwan. He and I worked together in the then Ministry of Housing in the 1980s.

“Anyone who has met Peter, and I cannot believe that he was 17 in 1967, because he is one of the youngest looking men.

I cannot add up now, but he is certainly a fair bit older than I am and he is in his 60s, but he still looks really young.

“When I am talking about high school students in 1967, at the time I was three or four years old, and Peter was completely outed at his Catholic school. “ I am lucky to have met that wonderful man, that joyous, joyous man with whom I worked in the 1980s in the Ministry of Housing, who is passionate about looking after the disadvantaged.”

Local Politics Ambulance need ■ Yan Yean MLADanielle Green has told State Parliament that an ambulance branch is needed in Mernda and Doreen, which she says have the population of Shepparton.

“I know the Premier, who was previously a health minister, responded to the needs of the Whittlesea community when I tabled one of the largest petitions ever in this house, and in a timely manner an ambulance branch was provided in Whittlesea,” Ms Green told Thursday’s sitting of the Legislative Assembly.

“In our previous term in government we provided an ambulance branch in Diamond Creek for the first time. However, things stalled over the last four years and now we see that response times in Nillumbik have actually declined.

“We need some action there. We need an expansion of services because Nillumbik is also being impacted by the growth in Mernda and Doreen.

“I urge the minister to act and provide a fair share of the capital to make sure that we have an improvement in response times in the electorate of Yan Yean,” Ms Green said.

Back at Spring St ■ Local State Parliamentarians are back on duty at Spring St for the next sitting of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council on June 6-7-8, prior to the Queen’s Birthday Holiday weekend.

Petition tabled

■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish last month tabled a petition in State Parliament about Special Religious Instruction.

She tabled a petition with 11 signatures.

“The petition of residents in the Eildon electorate draws to the attention of the house that the government has scrapped special religious instruction (SRI) in Victorian government schools during school hours.

“Prior to the last election, DanielAndrews and Labor said they would not scrap SRI during school hours in Victorian government schools.

“DanielAndrews and James Merlinohave announced that they will break their promise and will only allow SRI to occur outside of school hours or during lunchbreaks.

“The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Assembly of Victoria ensure that theAndrews government reverses its broken promise and allows students attending government schools to attend SRI during school hours.”

At Arthurs Creek ■ State Parliamentarian Cindy McLeish last month spoke of a day at Arthurs Creek.

“I was delighted to join the Arthurs Creek community ... for the opening of the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute commemorative garden project,” Ms McLeish told the Legislative Assembly.

“I took great pleasure in unveiling the plaque dedicated to local community members who were involved in World War I. “The large rock with a bronze plaque holding the names of the World War I honour board takes pride of place in the garden at the mechanics institute.

“This is offset by the wonderful addition of ceramic doves and poppies which were crafted by the students at the Arthurs Creek and Strathewen primary schools.

“This really brings the garden to life.

“I was delighted to listen to the entertaining stories behind the names on the plaque, which had been diligently researched by the committee.

“The committee is to be commended for its great work in researching war history and remembering those who attended the Great War. “I commend Peter Nankervis and Collette Apted for their leadership roles. I thank them and the committee for their efforts,” Ms McLeish told Parliament.

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What The Papers Say V/Line on track

■ All V/Line trains will finally be back on the tracks from June 26. Currently 11 V/Line train services are being replaced by coaches due to excessive wheel wear, which has disrupted services since January.

- Seymour Telegraph

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Sports News

80 Years Ago

Yea signs top bowler God bless the Salvos

Pools option

■ A confidential report commissioned by the Shire of Strathbogie last year recommended the closure of the Nagambie and Avenel pools.

The report, compiled by CT Management Group - a specialist local government advisory firm - concluded that “attendances at Avenel and Nagambie pools did not appear to warrant retention of the pools”.

Nothing was implemented. A working group is loking at options.

- Euroa Gazette

Election forum

■ The 2016 federal elections are just four weeks away and to inform residents of candidates and what they stand for, an open forum will be held in Mansfield on Thursday, June 23.

Candidates at this time for Indi include: Cathy McGowan (incumbent independent member), Marty Corboy (Nationals), Sophie Mirabella (Liberals), Eric Kerr(Labor),Alan Lappin (Independent), Jenny O’Connor (Greens) and Julian Fidge (Australian Country Party).

- Mansfield Courier

Beauty and Beast

■ “Assumption College’s senior production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast did not fail to disappoint when the much loved classic was brought to the stage of the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre in a stunning performance from college students.

“Led by the breathtaking voice and talent of Alisa Urokohara (Belle), the robust but touching interpretation from Rohan Dickson (Beast) and the brilliantly comical performance of Jack Maher (Gaston), the ACK 2016 production was met with resounding applause.”

- North Central Review ● Local Paper Editor: Yes, we checked it twice. The North Central Review said “did not fail to disappoint”.

Rail concerns

■ The$588 million Mernda rail extension has divided opinion after the State Government revealed designs showing part of the track will be elevated above ground level.

The designs show the extension will be raised for the potential Hawkstowe station and rail bridges will be built over The Parkway and Simon Creek and Bridge Inn Rd. - Whittlesea Leader

Remains found

■ The remains of a World War I soldier that lay beneath an unmarked tombstone in France for almost a century have been identified as a Healesville man.

Lance Corporal Vivian George Taylor, 27, born in Healesville in 1891, was killed in action on July 5, 1918, after fighting in some of the most historic battles on the Western Front.

He was thought to be lost forever, but researchers Dennis Frank and Andrew Pittaway from Fallen Diggers have found the final resting place of Lance-Cpl Taylor, whose grave in the Villers-Bretonneux War Cemetery in France had been labelled as “unknown”.

- Lilydale Leader

Vibe for sale

■ Marysville’s Vibe Conference Centre is for sale. The building is expected to fetch between $15 million and $18 million, with offers due by Jane 23.

The building cost $28 million according to a press release from the Premier, dated April 22, 2015; $19 million was contributed by the State Government.

- Alexandra Standard

● Mitchell Carey ■ Today sees the start of winter - but Yea Tigers Cricket Club is already planning its summer of 2016-17.

The Local Paper understands that the club has signed Mitchell Carey, a top bowler from the Balwyn Cricket Club.

Our source says that Carey, 23, signed a contract with Yea officials at Kew last week.

Mitchell was described in the Leader as “one of the best bowlers in subbies cricket this season”.

His club website shows Mitch as havinbg played for Fitzroy Doncaster, Glen Iris, North Balwyn and Metropolitan Inner East.

His bowling statistics over 12 North East First XI matches are: Overs, 165.1.

Maidens, 43. Wickets, 26. Runs, 428. Best Bowling, 4-20. Average, 16.5. Strike Rate, 38.1. Economy Rate, 2.6.

Camp at Eltham

■ For the past two weeks a party of engineering students from the Melbourne Technical College have been camped in Eltlani Park where they have been doing practical surveying under the supervision of Mr Frak J. Doolan.

On Friday evening last the student party consisting of K. Parsons, H. Gunther, R. Dawson,AMcTaggot, N. Wigmore, R. Borth, V,; Hiort, R. Handley; J. Lloyd, G. Coughlin, and the presence of Capt. Harry Rigby (in charge of aerial survey photo graphy), Mr R. A. Wrigley (State Electricity Commission), Mr P. J. McMahonand Mr M. H. McMahon (representing the Shire of Eltham), Mr P. R. Winsor and Mr A. Fahle. An apology was received from Mr Frank Ellis (principal of the college).

AWNL meeting

■ A meeting of the Greensborough branch of the Australian W omen's National League will be held in the Parish Hall, Grensborough, on Tuesday, June 9, at 2.15 p.m. The speaker will be Mr W. H. Everard, M.L.A., Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

Whittlesea v Diamond Creek

■ Rather a good match was witnessed at Diamond Creek, when Whittlesea ran out comparatively easy winners by 18 pts.

The 'Creek were off their game, and Whittlesea put up a good showing. The Creek's best players were G. Huntley, D. Gosstray, and R. Laurie. Scores: Whittlesea - 3.6, 2.3, .4.0. 1.1.(10.10); Dinmond Creek.- 0.3, 3.1, 0.0, 3.6 (6.16).

Little business

● Former Yea High School teacher Terry Mason, of Two Hills Rd, Glenburn, was collecting outside Yea Foodworks on Saturday for the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal.

Local Politics

‘Train wreck’ interview ■ Chris Jermyn, the Liberal candidate who wants to unseat Labor’s Rob Mitchell, gave a “train wreck” of a TV intervie, reported the Herald Sun at the weekend.

Jermyn gatecrashed an appearance by Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten at an ALP function at Sunbury on Saturday.

“There was an embarrassing “Jaymes Diaz moment” when Liberal candidate Chris Jermyn turned up unannounced to M r Shorten’s media opportunity in Sunbury ... and was then was unable to articulate his party’s Medicare policy,” reported News.com.au “In a trainwreck interview with News Corp Australia, Mr Jermyn could not -

From Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser. June 5, 1936

■ Very little business was done at the monthly meeting of the Eltham Shire Council on Monday.

With the exception of Cr C. T. Bell there was a full attendance. Applications were made to the C.R.B. for several grants for the, coming financial year.

Improvement

■ Football enthusiasts were favored by beautiful weather. on .Saturday, when Abbotsford played the locals on the Central Park..

The football was, of a high standard, and supporters were pleased at the marked improvement of the Eltham team; Eltham were unfortunate to encounter bad light in the last quarter when they had the advantage of a strong wind.

Fight at dance

● McEwen Liberal canddiate Chris Jermyn dodges the TV cameras on Saturday. Image: AAP Video over six questions The Local Paper bile phone coverage.” state his own party’s sent an e-mail reply: “To date 53 of the position on M r “Which Black Spots 79 mobile black spots Shorten’s plan to un- in McEwen will be identified in McEwen freeze the Medical eliminated with this have been or are beBenefits Schedule in new promise of fund- ing addressed by the January 2017,” re- ing?”

Turnbull Liberal ported the Herald Sun. Campaign worker Government.”

“This new funding Late last week, Mr Hamish Jones, who Jermyn released a attributed these words will mean our community will see more press statement stating to Jermyn: that he enthusiastically “This announce- black spots fixed and welcomed the ment is great news for I look forward to the Turnbull Liberal McEwen, for six years announcement of Government's addi- under Rob Mitchell those locations.”

In other words, tional $60 million in- and Labor not one dolvestment in the Mobile lar was invested to there may be no local Black Spot Program. improve local mo- Black Spots fixed.

■ On the night of May 2 the Mont Park Cricket Club held its dinner and social at the Mont Park Recreation hall to celebratec the winming of its cricket premiership.

Whilst the social was in progress a disturbance occurred, and a constable from the Bundoora Police Stud Depot intervened to stop a figlt which took place.

As a result, Robert Francis Ayton and William Ayton, both of Cooper street, Preston, were charged at Preston Court on Wednesday with having assaulted Constable E. J. Campbell in the. execution of his duty.

Both men pleaded not guilty.

After hearing the evidence, the P.M. said that the bench had some doubt, and the charges would be dismissed.

He comnmented on the fact that the consumption of liquor had been permitted to take place in a buildlng which is under the control of the Lunacy Department, and said that the matter should be brought under the notice of the authorities concerned.

Debit balance

■ A debit balance was reported at the annual meeting of the Whittlesea Agricultural Society, which was largely attended. The balance. sheet showed a deficit of £1/17/11.

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Just Briefly Yea Golf Club ■ There was a very exciting result at Yea Golf Club on Saturday in the second round of the annual N.J.Murray Trophy.

Alan Pell was the equal leader after round one but unfortunately he was unable to play this week.

This left new member, Ian Jones, in the prime position. Unfortunately for Ian the handicapping system dealt him a severe blow and his handicap plummeted from 36 to 31 after his first round. His score of 29, gave him a total of 67 points and in a solid position.

However three other players had good rounds to finish on 67 as well. Neil Peterson, 34, Terry Chaplin, 32 and John Tanner all had a total of 67.

A count back proceeded and Terry and Ian were eliminated on the first count.

Neil and John were separated in the next round with John being declared the winner.

The result did cause some mirth as John generously makes a number of trophies for the club and on this occasion he won one his own creations.

The winner for the day's competition was Michael Spagnolo with a solid 36 points from his handicap of14. Peter Johnson, 35 points, was runner-up and John Tanner was third.

Peter won nearest the pin on the 2nd as well. Rob O'Halloran set somewhat of a record to take out the club award. We won't publish the score!

Peter also was the daily winner on Wednesday. The event was stroke and putting and this event was a tghree-way tie.

Peter had a nett 70 to win fromNeil Peterson and Brendan Chenhall.

Alan Pell took out the putting and Gary Pollard was nearest the pin - Gary Pollard

Locals in print

■ Yea locals, Justine and Damien Baker, Woodfired Pizza proprietors, were mentioned in Saturday’s Herald Sun , for their clever business name ‘All Ablaze’.

At Mad Hatters

● Moira Tulloch of Whittlesea was at the Mad Hatters ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ at the Kinglake Library

Letters to the Editor Thanks Yea Police Sir, I write on behalf of the committee and members of the Yea-Kinglake RSL SubBranch.

We wish to thank and commend the team at Yea Police for their sound advice and practical support which has been of great assistance to our organisation.

Our community is in good hands.

- Jeffrey Swain, President Yea-Kinglake RSL Sub-Branch

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Local People

● Lyn Robinson of Pheasant Creek, Fiona Stavenviter of Kinglake, and Rebecca Buchanan, now of Healesville

● At the Kinglake Pub event: Nicole Moore of Kinglake, Helen Simons of Kinglake Pub, and Renee Wilson of K’lake

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

Thursday, June 2 Community Corrections Centre v Treloar, Christopher. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police v Cairns, Luke James. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Quinn, Bradley. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police v Griffiths, Gavin George. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Cowan, Jackson Geoffrey. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police v Dewan, Charmaine. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police v Norman, Christopher. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police v Cordwell, Jason Paul. Ciu-Alexandra Victoria Police v Stokes, Darren. Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police v Hyland, Colin David. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police v KimuraMcglinchey, Mauriri. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police v Sims, Terry James, Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Cecati, Daniel.

Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police v Ramsay, Dean.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Caplehorn, Kerryn Lisa. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Dooley, Benjamin. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police v Grant, Aaron.

Socit-Seymour Victoria Police v Speechley, Allan Joseph. Operations Response Unit Victoria Police v Vinten, Juanita. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police v Doyle, Danielle.Uni-Broadford Victoria Police v Shanahan, Daniel. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Holmes, Jacqueline Michelle. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police v Baker, Adrian.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Cairns, Luke James. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Doyle, Jamie.

Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police v Dukes, Toni.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Connor, Leanne Margaret. Uni-Melton Victoria Police v Byrne, Tracey.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Smith, Michael. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police v Taggart, Aaron. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Toll Enforcement v Baker, Anthony. Melbourne Victoria Police v Parkin, Terrence. Socit-Seymour Victoria Police v Burgess, Shane Ernest. Uni-Euroa Victoria Police v Winnell, Timothy James. Dtu-Seymour

Victoria Police v Treloar, Christopher John. Ciu-Hume Victoria Police v Beckhurst, Robert John. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Winnell, Timothy James. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Smith, Michael Uni-Wallan Victoria Police v Collins, Jennifer. Uni-Seymour Traffic Camera Office v Turner, Robert David. Melbourne Victoria Police - Toll Enforcement v Turner, Robert David.

Melbourne Victoria Police v Van Der Vlugt, Fiona Elizabeth. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police Scott, Jason Andrew Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v D'amico, Frank. State Hwy Patrol-North Victoria Police v Milne, Robert Dale. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Beckhurst, Robert. Uni-Boronia Victoria Police v Smith, Noel.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Dryden, John.

Uni-Healesville Victoria Police v Lee, Gerald.

Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police v Nguyen, Tommy. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police v Dryden, Michael. Ciu-Alexandra Victoria Police v Dryden, John Leigh. Ciu-Alexandra Victoria Police v Nguyen, Tommy. Ciu-Darebin Victoria Police v Keane, Rodney. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police v Haskell, Jody.

Uni-Seymour Community Corrections Centre v Garlick, Jessica. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police v Rhue, Paul Jeffrey. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Walsh, Tanya Marie. Uni-Kyneton Victoria Police v Sundblom, Sarah. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police v Nash, Callam Uni-Yea Victoria Police v Finch, Christopher. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police v Dunwoodie, Timothy. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Community Corrections Centre v Treloar, Christopher. Community Corrections Centre Community Corrections Centre v Beckhurst, Robert. Community Corrections Centre Friday, June 3 Victoria Police v Hall, Neil Russell. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Clegg, Ricky.

Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police v Clegg, Ricky.

Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police v Hall, Neil. UniSeymour Victoria Police v Kunz, Jurgen.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Brown,

Stephen. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Clegg, Ricky.

Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police v Hall, Neil. UniSeymour Victoria Police v Kunz, Jurgen.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Lawry, Belinda. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Hall, Neil Russell. Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police v Lawry, Belinda. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Lawry, Belinda. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Hall, Neil. UniCobram Victoria Police. Clegg, Ricky.

Uni-Wallan Victoria Police v Bailey, Christopher. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v RoksCampbell, Ryan John. UniKinglake Victoria Police v Hibbert, John.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Clegg, Ricky James. Wallan Thursday, June 9 Victoria Police v Fitzgerald, Michelle. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Di Stefano, Alexander. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Costa, Francesco. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police v Packer, Justin Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Jones, Daniel Ryder.Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Bolt, Timothy.

Uni-Kinglake Victoria Police v Miller, Malita.

Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police v Zervos, John.Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police v Collyer, Hayley. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police v Seers, Jamie Darren. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police v Munnings, Dwayne. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police v Clarke, Beau.

Uni-Yea Victoria Police v Leverton, Wayne. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police v Wallace, Dennis William. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Thorpe, Michelle. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police v Huggins, John.

Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police v Huggins, John.

Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police v Mclaren, John Charles. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police v Mclaren, Karen. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police v Mclaren, Kelly. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police v Mcdonald, Francis. Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police v Newton, Raymond John. Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police v Gruevski,Alex Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Harrison, Robert. Heavy Vehicle Unit Victoria Police v Edwards, Dylan. Highway Patrol-Seymour

Victoria Police v Costa, Francesco. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police v Murphy, Bernard Joseph. Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police v Devine, Jamie Gerard. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police v Costa, Francesco. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police v Dean, Michael Uni-Eltham Victoria Police v Edwards Dylan. Sid Administrative Support Victoria Police v Borham Shane. State Hwy Patrol-North Victoria Police vBackx, Antony. Uni-Seymour Australian Taxation Office v Fricke, Rodger Wayne. Australian Taxation Office Australian Taxation Office v Fricke, Rodger Wayne. Australian Taxation Office Victoria Police v Gruevski, Alex Uni-Seymour Victoria Police v Saunders, Scot Raymond. Uni-Whittlesea Victoria Police v Castell Kristopher. Uni-Epping Victoria Police v Castell Kristopher. Ciu-Whittlesea Victoria Police v Coyle, Rachel Uni-Seymour Community Corrections Centre v Fitzpatrick, Roger. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Policev Baynes, John.

Victoria Police Executive Victoria Police v Dowell, Hayley Renee. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Community Corrections Centre v Aghan, Steven. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police v Yelverton, Amber. Victoria Police Executive Victoria Police v Henderson Dylan. Victoria Police Executive Mansfield Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent Information Division.

Friday, June 3 Victoria Police v Riley Maddison. Ciu-Alexandra Victoria Police v Riley, James.

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Yea’s Masonic Temple back on market ■ The owner of the former Yea Masonic Temple, Ayten Ulusoy, this week placed the building back on the market, after purchasing it in March last year.

Miss Ulusoy is asking $350,000 for the property. Realestate.com.au says the building and land realised $232,000 at last year’s auction.

Miss Ulusoy says she would be open to working with the Yea community in making the building available for a museum, historical headquarters or for accommodation, but on a commercial basis.

Miss Ulusoy says her circumstances have changed since purchasing the building. She says she was unaware of the Yea and District Historical Society’s interest in the building when she purchased it.

She says there is an opportunity for local people interested in using the building to negotiate, but she warns time is of the essence.

Miss Ulusoy wants to find a solution in the next few weeks, and hopes to settle the matter by the end of June.

Kerryn Rishworth of Landmark Yea is agent for the sale.

Miss Ulusoy, who describes herself as a “single mother” of two boys, 20 and 16, is a theatre/arts graduate, and has a creative flair.

She says she would consider a group putting forward an offer for a half-share in the building.

She believes Government funding may be available for groups working on heritage-listed buildings.

Miss Ulusoy says one solution for the building might be to accommodate cyclists using the Great Victorian Rail Trail.

The Local Paper asked how she believes local people might regard the difference in price, from what she paid last week, to the $350,000 price tag she has placed on the building.

Miss Ulusoy said she was not a charity organisation, and had incurred monthly mortgage fees, conveyancing and legal exoenses.

“It shouldn’t be at my personal expense,” she said, saying that she hoped a transaction could be organised that was “beneficial for the community”.

The building traces its history to just over 100 years ago, and was home to the Duke of Clarence Lodge which handed back its warrant to ‘Grand Lodge’ on October 1, 2014.

Membership numbers had dwin-

● Property owner Ayten Ulusoy has placed the former Yea Masonic Temple building on the market

● The century-old Foundation Stone in the north-east corner of the Yea Masonic Temple

dled, and continuing members have kept their membership at lodges at Alexandra, Seymour, Euroa and beyond.

Some local community groups believed that the Lodge building should have been “gifted” back to the Yea community, given that the land was donated by one of the town’s prominent Freemasons more than a century ago.

The Yea Chronicle of September 15, 1892, reported: "We learn that a Masonic Lodge under the title of ‘The Duke of Clarence’ will be opened in Yea on Thursday October 6 at the Commercial Hotel when the installation of officers will take place followed by the customary banquet."

The founding members agreed to hold Lodge meetings on the "closest Wednesday to the Full Moon" This was to ensure that there was sufficient light for the members to return home on horseback.

Early settlers in Yea, who mostly came from England and had belonged to Freemasonry there, were keen to establish this proud tradition in their new land.

Early members continued to meet at the Commercial and Caledonian Hotels until the local Brethren were able to raise the funds to build the Temple in 1915.

The owner of the Caledonian Hotel, Cr J.C. Sanders, a Freemason himself, donated the land on which the Lodge Temple was built.

George Templeton, a Freemason, was granted permission to build the cottage next door on the Duke of Clarence Lodge land, and on his death this cottage reverted back to the local Lodge.

That rent kept the Duke of Clarence Lodge financially secure for all of those years.

An extension to the Yea Temple including toilets was paid by a loan secured from Grand Lodge in 1970.

An Historical Society member said: “Grand Lodge wanted the title as a security for the loan and although that loan was paid back in full the title was never returned.”

At the final October 2014 meeting, when members surrendered the Lodge warrant, all Lodge property was transferred to Freemasons Victoria (‘Grand Lodge’). ● Disclosure: The Local Paper Editor Ash Long is a member of Freemasons Victoria.

Local People

Awards for Murrindindi’s high achievers ■ Local people have won the Central Ranges Local Learning and Employment Network (CRLLEN) 2016 Christine Cox Trailblazer Award.

The Murrindindi Youth Partnership and Charlotte Bisset, Chief Executive Officer, Continuing Education and Arts Centre Alexandra were recipients The Award recognises a person, group or organisation that has performed outstanding work, provided excellent leadership, had an outstanding achievement or been a part of a significant partnership in the education and employment sector.

The Murrindindi Youth Partnership is a collaboration between local schools, youth, health and community organisations, Victoria Police, Murrindindi Shire Council and CRLLEN. In 2015, the Partnership commenced a three- year study of student and youth resilience within the Shire.

Results of the study will be used by schools and the Partnership to monitor and improve resilience in students.

Ms Bisset was also presented with the Award for her tireless commitment to CEACA and the local community.

Ms Bisset has found innovative ways to ensure the continuation of relevant and accessible community education programs, supported local people to re-engage in the workplace, develop new skills and create new community connections.

The Partnership and Ms Bisset were presented with their award at the CRLLEN AGM on May 17 in Kilmore.

Murrindindi Shire Council Mayor Margaret Rae attended the AGM and offered her congratulations to the two recipients: "It is fantastic to see some of Murrindindi Shire's high achievers being recognised for their dedication and devotion to the education and employment sector.

● From left: CRLLEN CEO Trent McCarthy, CEACA CEO Charlotte Bisset, CRLLEN Chair Michelle Bradley and Yea High School Principal Bruce Skewes

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Pages From The Past

Nostalgic Photos From the extensive files of The Local Paper

● Paul Hildebrand at the Yea Show

● Then as Lyndall Hollis, with a Yea Netball award

● Martin Hunt on a charity fundraiser in the early 1990s

● Eric Henshaw

● Lorna Henneberry and Fay Gillespie

● Peter Beales and Lyn Gunter

● David Gorman, John Connell and Ian Gorman at Kinglake Lodge

● Ross and Gini Gilham

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130 Years of Local Press

Yea pioneer businesses in print

● January 8, 1891

● February 18, 1892

● February 5, 1891

● February 18, 1892

● July 9 1896

● January 8, 1891 ● October 21, 1897

● January 22, 1891

● January 8, 1891

● February 11, 1892

● January 22, 1891

● January 15, 1891

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AFL YARRA RANGES DIV. 2. RESULTS

AFL YARRA RANGES NETBALL RESULTS

NORTHERN F.L. DIV. 1. RESULTS

SEYMOUR DISTRICT JUNIOR F’BALL LEAGUE

■ Seniors. Results. Round 6. Saturday, May 28. Alexandra 17.12 (114) d Yea 17.9 (111).

Gembrook Cockatoo 18.11 (119) d Powelltown 5.13 (43). Kinglake 14.17 (101) d ThorntonEildon 4.3 (27). Seville 21.7 (133) d Yarra Junction 12.18 (90). Yarra Glen - Bye. Ladder. 1, Yarra Glen, 19.56, 24. 2. Yea, 140.57, 16. 3.

Seville, 135.58, 16. 4. Gembrook Cockatoo, 135.32, 16. 5. Kinglake, 110.15, 16. 6. Alexandra, 89.98, 12. 7. Yarra Junction, 71.05, 12. 8.

Powelltown, 86.98, 8. 9. Thornton Eildon, 30.07, 0. Fixture. Round 7. Saturday, June 4.

Gembrok Cockatoo v Yarra Junction. Kinglake v Powelltown. Seville v Alexandra. Yea v Yarra Glen. Thornton Eildon - Bye. ■ Reserves. Results. Round 6. Saturday, May 28. Alexandra 13.20 (98) d Yea 1.7 (13).

Gembrook Cockatoo 6.14 (50) d Powelltown 6.11 (47). Kinglake 18.7 (115) d Thornton Eildon 6.5 (41). Yarra Junction 11.9 (75) d Seville 5.11 (41). Yarra Glen - Bye. Ladder. 1. Gembrook Cockatoo, 228.30, 26. 2. Yarra Glen, 340.58, 20. 3. Alexandra, 169.77, 20. 4. Kinglake, 105.21, 16. 5. Yarra Junction, 90.78, 16. 6. Seville, 8.15, 12. 7. Yea, 66.35, 4. 8. Powelltown, 60.41, 4. 9. Thornton Eildon, 41.49, 4.

urday, May 28. Yea 39 d Alexnadra 35.

Powelltown - Bye. Thornton d Kinglake. Yarra Glen - Bye. Seville 28 d Yarra Junction 19. Fixture. Round 7. Saturday, June 4. Yarra Junction - Bye. Kinglake v Powelltown. Seville v Alexandra. Thornton Eildon - Bye. Yea v Yarra Glen.

■ B-Grade. Round 6. Results. Saturday, May 28. Yea 35 d Alexandra 29. Powelltown - Bye. Kinglake 58 d Thornton Eildon 27. Yarra Glen Bye. Seville 54 d Yarra Junction 17.

■ C-Grade. Round 6. Results. Saturday, May 28. Yea 17 d Alexandra 9. Gembrook Cockatoo 23 d Powelltown 21. Yarra Glen - Bye. Seville 34 d Yarra Junction 7. Kinglake 39 d Thornton Eildon 15. Fixture. Round 7. Saturday, June 4.

Gembrook Cockatoo v Yarra Junction. Kinglake v Powelltown. Seville v Alexandra. Yea v Yarra Glen. Thornton Eildon - Bye. ■ D-Grade. Round 6. Results. Saturday, May 28. Warburton Millgrove 29 d Yarra Junction 22. Healesville 30 d Mount Evelyn 22. Wandin 64 d Powelltown 3. Olinda Ferny Creek - Bye. Kinglake - Bye. Fixture. Round 7. Saturday, June 4. Healesville v Olinda Ferny Creek.

Warburton Millgrove v Wandin. Kinglake v Powelltown. Yarra Junction v Mount Evelyn.

■ Division 1. A-Grade. Round 6. Results. Saturday, May 28. Healesville 46 d Emerald 35.

Warburton Millgrove 49 d Monbulk Hawks 26.

Belgrave 53 d Mount Evelyn 42. Olinda Ferny Creek 76 d Woori Yallock 33. Wandin 72 d Upwey Tecoma 33. Fixture. Round 7. Saturday, June 4. Belgrave v Emerald. Healesville v Olinda Ferny Creek. Upwey Tecoma v Mount Evelyn. Warburton Millgrove v Wandin. Woori Yallock v Monbulk Hawks.

■ Division 1. B-Grade. Round 6. Results. Saturday, May 28. Emerald 76 d Healesville 30.

Watburton Millgrove 53 d Monbulk Hawks 39.

Mount Evelyn 53 d Belgrave 23. Olinda Ferny Creek 55 d Woori Yallock 38. Wandin 72 d Upwey Tecoma 35.

■ Division 1. C-Grade. Round 6. Results. Saturday, May 28. Healesville 30 d Emerald 24.

Warburton Millgrove 29 d Monbulk Hawks 24.

Mount Evelyn 26 d Belgrave 23. Olind Ferny Creek 28 drew with Woori Yallock 28. Wandin 47 d Upwey Tecoma 20.

■ Division 1. D-Grade. Round 6. Results. Saturday, May 28. Emerald 24 d Healesville 20.

Warburton Millgrove 31 d Monbulk Hawks 18.

Belgrave 25 d Mount Evelyn 19. Olinda Ferny Creek 27 d Woori Yallock 12. Wandin 36 d Upwey Tecoma 25.

■ Under 19. Round 7. Results. Saturday, May 28. Macelod 11.11 (77) d Whittlesea 9.9 (63).

Greensborough 9.16 (70) d West Preston Lakeside 8.8 (56). Lower Plenty 10.12 (72) d Eltham 10.9 (69). Bundoora 11.11 (77) d Northcote Park 10.5 (65). Montmorency - Bye. Ladder. 1.

Greensborough. 166.38, 24. 2. Bundoora, 156.53, 22. 3. Eltham, 163.69, 16. 4. Montmorency, 119.68, 16. 5. Lower Plenty, 87.53, 12. 6.

Northcote Park, 116.05, 8. 7. Macleod, 64.21, 8.

8. Whittlesea, 57.21, 6. 9. West Preston Lakeside, 52.62, 0.

D. Frankcombe, H. Grech, R. Harding, R. Hargreaves, J. Harrison, N. Hildebrand, M. Jenkins, L. Kelderman, C. Klinge, M. Lawson, H. Marks, R. Ockwell, T. Philipot, A. Ross, A. Shaw, R. Slevin, O. Wischer, L. Zipsin.

■ Under 16. Round 7. Results. Sunday, May 29. Tabilk 10.5 (65) d Alexandra 6.10 (46).

Seymour 38.24 (252) d Yea 1.0 (6). St Mary’s 7.12 (54) d Euroa 8.3 (51). Broadford - Bye. Ladder. 1. St Mary’s, 752.27, 28. 2. Euroa, 358.18, 24. 3. Tabilk, 107.78, 20. 4. Seymour, 91.57, 12. 5. Alexandra, 67.18, 12. 6. Broadford, 56.84, 12. 7. Yea, 4.10, 4. Fixture. Round 8. Sunday, June 5. Alexandra v Euroa. Seymour v Broadford. Tabilk v Yea. St Mary’s Bye. ■ Under 14. Round 7. Results. Sunday, May 29. Alexandra 8.8 (56) d Tabilk 8.3 (51).

Broadford 17.6 (108) d Heathcote 1.2 (8). Yea 14.11 (95) d Seymour 5.7 (37). Euroa 8.5 (53) d St Mary’s 6.2 (38). Ladder. 1. Euroa, 230.56, 28. 2. Broadford, 270.95, 24. 3. Yea, 181.41, 20.

4. St Mary’s, 134.04, 16. 5. Heathcote, 67.93, 12. 6. Alexandra, 72.75, 8. 7. Seymour, 44.79, 4.

8. Tabilk, 39.95, 0.

■ Under 12. Round 7. Results. Sunday, May 29. Tabilk 8.8 (56) d Alexandra 2.3 (15). Broadford 12.11 (83) d Heathcote 0.1 (1). Seymour 5.2 (32) drew with Yea 5.2 (32). Euroa 4.4 (28) d St Mary’s 3.7 (25). Ladder. 1. Euroa, 533.33, 28. 2. St Mary’s, 484.93, 24. 3. Broadford, 197.97, 20. 4. Tabilk, 97.13, 12. 5. Alexandra, 93.75, 12. 6. Heathcote, 20.80, 8. 7. Yea, 46.04, 6. 8. Seymour, 21.02, 2.

AFL YARRA RANGES DIV. 1. RESULTS

■ Seniors. Results. Round 6. Saturday, May 28. Healesville 18.14 (122) d Emerald 9.8 (62).

Monbulk 19.9 (123) d Warburton Millgrove 11.8 (74). Belgrave 11.12 (78) d Mt Evelyn 9.20 (74).

Olinda Ferny Creek 16.17 (113) d Woori Yallock 3.11 (29). Wandin 24.16 (160) d Upwey Tecoma 11.14 (80). Ladder. 1. Olinda Ferny Creek, 246.12, 24. 2. Woori Yallock, 164.80, 20. 3.

Wandin, 154.09, 16. 4. Upwey Tecoma, 114.26, 16. 5. Healesville, 98.32, 16. 6. Monbulk, 121.57, 12. 7. Mt Evelyn, 81.16, 8. 8. Warburton Millgrove, 68.35, 4. 9. Belgrave, 49.05, 4. 10. Emerald, 50.96, 0. Fixture. Round 7. Saturday, June 4. Belgrave v Emerald. Healesville v Olinda Ferny Creek. Warburton Millgrove v Wandin.

Upwey Tecoma v Mt Evelyn. Woori Yallock v Monbulk.

■ Reserves. Results. Round 6. Saturday, May 28. Emerald 9.10 (64) d Healesville 8.12 (60).

Monbulk 9.7 (61) drew with Warburton Millgrove 8.13 (61). Mt Evelyn 9.6 (60) d Belgrave 4.6 (30). Olinda Ferny Creek 26.16 (172) d Woori Yallock 1.0 (6). Wandin 6.10 (46) d Upwey Tecoma 6.8 (44). Ladder. 1. Olinda Ferny Creek, 387.57, 24. 2. Wandin, 209.09, 20. 3. Mt Evelyn, 122.03, 16. 4. Belgrave, 134.36, 14. 5.

Upwey Tecoma, 137.36, 12. 6. Warburton Millgrove, 76.27, 12. 8. Healesville, 104.91, 8. 8.

Emerald, 79.19, 8. 9. Monbulk, 45.26, 6. 10.

Woori Yallock, 20.90, 0.

■ Under 18s. Results. Round 6. Saturday, May 28. Warburton Millgrove 9.11 (65) d Woori Yallock Powelltown 4.6 (30). Monbulk Seville 16.15 (111) d Kinglake 8.2 (50). Mt Evelyn 14.11 (95) d Yarra Glen 4.5 (29). Wandin 14.10 (94) d Upwey Tecoma 7.7 (49). Emerald - Bye. Ladder. 1. Wandin, 234.95, 24. 2. Mt Evelyn, 414.09, 20. 3. Upwey Tecoma, 179.84, 20. 4. Emerald, 147.00, 16. 5. Warburton Millgrove, 94.06, 16.

6. Yarra Glen, 97.20, 12. 7. Monbulk Seville, 53.96, 8. 8. Woori Yallock Powelltown, 48.40, 4. 9. Kinglake, 32.19, 0. Fixture. Round 7. Saturday, June 4. Kinglake v Upwey Tecoma.

Warburton Millgrove v Emerald. Wandin v M<t Evelyn. Woori Yallock Powelltown v Monbulk Seville. Yarra Glen - Bye. \■ Veterans. Ladder. Round 3. 1. Wandi9n, 509.09, 12. 2. Mount Evelyn, 311.58, 12. 3.

Croydon North, 116.74, 4. 4. Woori Yallock, 110.50, 4. 5. Emerald, 49.29, 4. 6. Marysville, 8.64, 0. Fixture. Round 4. Saturday, June 4.

Emerald v Croydon North. Marysville v Mount Evelyn. Woori Yallock v Wandin.

AFL YARRA RANGES NETBALL RESULTS

■ Division 2. A-Grade. Round 6. Results. Sat-

NORTHERN F.L. DIV. 1. RESULTS ■ Seniors. Round 7. Results. Saturday, May 28. Macleod 25.14 (164) d Whittlesea 9.14 (68).

Greensborough 11.15 (81) d West Preston Lakeside 7.13 (55). Eltham 13.16 (94) d Lower Plenty 9.24 (78). Heidelberg 13.15 (83) d Montmorency 11.4 (70). Bundoora 11.8 (74) d Northcote Park 8.8 (56). Ladder. 1. Heidelberg, 213.64, 28. 2. Greensborough, 144.65, 20. 3.

Macleod, 138.82, 20. 4. Bundoora, 120.56, 20.

5. Eltham, 87.13, 16. 6. West Preston Lakeside, 93.31, 12. 7. Northcote Park, 71.39, 12. 8. Montmorency, 94.41, 8. 9. Lower Plenty, 56.69, 4.

10. Whittlesea, 71.7, 0. Fixture. Round 8. Saturday, June 4. Northcote Park v Greensborough. West Preston Lakeside v Macleod. Montmorency v Whittlesea. Heidelberg v Lower Plenty. Eltham v Bundoora.

■ Reserves. Round 7. Results. Saturday, May 28. Whittlesea 10.6 (66) d Macleod 8.9 (57).

Greensborough 14.10 (94) d West Preston Lakeside 8.11 (59). Eltham 10.21 (81) d Lower Plenty 7.6 (48). Heidelberg 7.9 (51) d Montmorency 5.9 (39). Bundoora 8.10 (58) d Northcote Park 8.7 (55). Ladder. 1. Greensborough, 190.91, 26. 2. Bundoora, 138.07, 24. 3.

Eltham, 136.84, 22. 4. Heidelberg, 125.31, 16.

5. Northcote Park, 120.00, 12. 6. West Preston Lakeside, 8.38, 12. 7. Macleod, 87.19, 13. 8.

Lower Plenty, 62.98, 8. 9. Montmorency, 61.35, 4. 10. Whittlesea, 60.39, 4.

NORTHERN F.L. DIV. 2. RESULTS ■ Seniors. Round 7. Results. Saturday, May 28. Panton Hill 19.13 (127) d Thomastown 10.10 (70). North Heidelberg 18.17 (125) d Lalor 9.4 (58). Fitzroy Stars 15.8 (98) d Diamond Creek 5.10 (40). Hurstbridge - Bye. Ladder. 1. Hurstbridge, 167.70, 20. 2. North Heidelberg, 114.55, 16. 3. Diamond Creek, 109.87, 12. 4. Fitzroy Stars, 105.93, `12. 5. Panton Hill, 80.42, 8. 6.

Lalor, 79.77, 8. 7. Thomastown, 76.46, 8. Fixture. Round 8. Saturday, June 4. Diamond Creek v Panton Hill. Lalor v Hurstbridge.

Thomastown v Fitzroy Stars. North Heidelberg - Bye. ■ Reserves. Round 7. Results. Saturday, May 28. Thomastown 26.16 (172) d Panton Hill 5.8 (38). North Heidelberg 15.11 (101) d Lalor 5.5 (35). Diamond Creek 15.18 (108) d Fitzroy Stars 1.0 (6). Hurstbridge - Bye. Ladder. 1. Diamond Creek, 238.99, 20. 2. Thomastown, 171.98, 20.

3. Hurstbridge, 187.40, 16. 4. North Heidelberg, 146.54, 16. 5. Lalor, 57.14, 4. 6. Fitzroy Stars, 47.31, 4. 7. Panton Hill, 33.68,l 4.

■ Under 19. Round 7. Results. Saturday, May 28. Banyule 21.15 (141) d Panton Hill 1.1 (7).

Hurstbridge 12.11 (83) d Epping 6.10 (44).

Mernda 11.7 (73) d Kilmore 7.15 (57). South Morang 22.19 (151) d North Heidelberg 2.0 (12).

Diamond Creek 16.10 (106) St Mary’s 4.7 (31).

Ladder. 1. Banyule, 208.62, 28. 2. Diamond Creek, 358.20, 24. 3. South Morang, 196.89, 20.

4. Hurstbridge, 118.22, 16. 5. Mernda, 103.08, 16. 6. St Mary’s, 115.14, 12. 7. Epping, 98.45, 12. 8. North Heidelberg, 43.14, 8. 9. Kilmore, 70,.74, 4. 10. Panton Hill, 13.43, 0. Fixture.

Round 8. Saturday, June 4. Hurstbridgte v Kilmore. Diamond Creek v Panton Hill. Banyule v Epping. Mernda v South Morang. St Mary’s v North Heidelberg.

NORTHERN F.L. DIV. 3. RESULTS ■ Seniors. Round 8. Results. Saturday, May 28. Watsonia 17.18 (120) d Heidelberg West 7.7 (49). Epping 9.8 (62) d St Mary’s 8.11 (59).

Mernda 9.16 (70) d Kilmore 10.5 (65). South Morang 22.12 (14) d Banyule 16.10 (106). Ladder. 1. Epping, 181.41, 24. 2. St Mary’s, 140.38, 24. 3. Mernda, 136.04, 24. 4. South Morang, 135.53, 20. 5. Watsonia. 121.60, 20. 6. Banyule, 123.92, 12. 7. Kilmore, 48.55, 4. 8. Heidelberg West, 26.78, 0. Fixture. Round 9. Saturday, June 4. Watsonia v Kilmore. Banyule v Epping.

Mernda v South Morang. St Mary’s v Heidelberg West.

SEYMOUR DISTRICT JUNIOR F’BALL LEAGUE ■ Yea. Under 16. Selected Teams. H. Foote, J. Harry, D. Butler, J. Bulbeck, K. Wayne Hildebrand, N. Charles, F. Muller, L. Young, H. Ball, A. Styles, J. Johnson, J. Aldous, Z. Harry, Z. Firmin, B. Wilsmore.

■ Yea. Under 14. Selected Teams. E. Aldous, C. Wilsmore, J. Christie, J. Young, J. Turvey, C. Marks, D. Williams, J. Harding, C. Harding, R. Harding, M. Hargreaves, N. Beattie, J. Cudmore, L. McMaster, R. Hargreaves, B. Charles, H. Marks, J. Dunn.

■ Yea. Under 12. Selected Teams. D. Ciantar, W. Clarke, J. Crockett, J. Cudmore, L. Donnelly,

GOULBURN VALLEY F.L. RESULTS

■ Seniors. Round 7. Results. Saturday, May 28. Benalla 12.18 (90) d Euroa 7.4 (46). Seymour 12.9 (81) d Shepparton 10.14 (74). Rochester 8.10 (58) d Tatura 3.4 (22). Mansfield 14.15 (9) d Mooroopna 9.2 (56). Shepparton Swans 13.14 (92) d Shepparton United 8.17 (65). Kyabram 13.9 (87) d Echuca 5.4 (34). Ladder. 1.

Kyabram, 234.69, 28. 2. Rochester, 170.00, 24.

3. Benalla, 135.29, 20. 4. Shepparton Swans, 123.65, 20. 5. Seymour, 92.13,16. 6. Echuca, 108.19, 12. 7. Euroa, 104.16, 12. 8. Shepparton, 93.02, 12. 9. Shepparton United, 80.48, 12. 10.

Mansfield, 63.42, 12. 11. Tatura, 75.81, 8. 12.

Mooroopna, 52.44, 0. Round 8. Fixture. Saturday, June 4. Benalla v Mooroopna. Seymour v Rochester. Kyabram v Shepparton Swans. Euroa v Echuca. Tatura v Mansfield.

■ Reserves. Round 7. Results. Saturday, May 28. Benalla 21.17 (143) d Euroa 0.4 (4). Seymour 12.7 (79) d Shepparton 9.9 (63). Tatura 10.2 (62) d Rochester 3.3 (21). Mansfield 21.17 (143) d Mooroopna 1.2 (8). Shepparton United 15.10 (100) d Shepparton Swans 1.8 (14).Kyabram 8.14 (62) d Echuca 8.3 (51). Ladder. 1.

Mansfield, 371.01, 24. 2. Kyabram, 249.38, 24.

3. Echuca, 153.04, 24. 4. Shepparton United, 162.32, 18. 5. Benalla, 154.52, 18. 6. Seymour, 121.05, 18. 7. Mooroopna, 55.57, 16. 8. Rochester, 140.37, 14. 9. Tatura, 67.40, 12. 10. Shepparton, 50.66, 4. 11. Shepparton Swans, 49.49, 4.

12. Euroa, 22.41, 0.

■ Under 18s. Round 7. Results. Saturday, May 28. Benalla 15.9 (99) d Euroa 1.6 (12).

Shepparton 8.6 (54) d Seymour 4,12 (36). Rochester d Tatura. Mooroopna 7.2 (44) d Mansfield 6.5 (41). Shepparton United 22.15 (147) d Shepparton Swans 0.2 (2). Kyabram 21.12 (138) d Echuca 3.1 (19). Ladder. 1. Shepparton Swans, 261.40, 32. 2. Shepparton, 111.96, 24. 3.

Kyabram, 252.69, 20. 4. Mansfield, 158.87, 16.

5. Benalla, 143.79, 16. 6. Echuca, 93.07, 16. 7.

Rochester, 94.35, 12. 8. Seymour, 74.84, 12. 9.

Euroa, 70.92, 12. 10. Mooroopna, 37.66, 12. 11.

Shepparton Swans, 20.81, 4. 12. Tatura, 0.00, 0.

Round 8. Fixture. Saturday, June 4. Benalla v Mooroopna. Seymour v Rochester. Kyabram v Shepparton Swans. Euroa v Echuca. Tatura defeated by Mansfield.

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RIDDELL DISTRICT F.L. RESULTS

NORTHERN F.L. JUNIOR NETBALL

■ Seniors. Results. Round 6. Saturday, May 28. Diggers Rest 20.15 (135) d Melton Centrals 10.8 (68). Sunbury Kangaroos 22.17 (149) d Rockbank 0.2 (2).Broadford 10.14 (74) d Lancefield 7.8 (50). Riddell 19.13 (127) d Woodend-Heskey 7.5 (47). Rupertswood 6.10 (46) d Romsey 6.6 (42). Macedon 10.10 (70) d Wallan 4.7 (31). Ladder. 1. Diggers Rest, 175.08, 24. 2. Macedon, 173.30, 24. 3. Sunbury Kangaroos, 186.33, 16. 4. Riddell, 170.19, 16. 5. Wallan, 124.36, 16. 6. Lancefield, 127.37, 12. 7. Rupertswood, 107.30, 12. 8. Woodend-Hesket, 94.88, 8. 9. Broadford, 89.83, 8. 10. Melton Centrals, 71.54, 4. 11. Romsey, 56.59, 4. 12. Rockbank, 13.38, 0. Fixture. Round 7. Saturday, June 4.

Melton Cntrals v Romsey. Woodend Hesket v Diggers Rest. Wallan v Sunbury Kangaroos.

Rockbank v Riddell. Rupertswood v Broadford.

Macedon v Lancefield.

■ Reserves. Results. Round 6. Saturday, May 28. Diggers Rest 16.11 (107) d Melton Centrals 1.5 (11). Sunbury Kangaroos 28.18 (186) d Rockbank 0.1 (1). Broadford 9.10 (64) d Lancefield 5.5 (35). Woodend Hesket 8.4 (52) d Riddell 6.7 (43). Rupertswood 12.16 (88) d Romsey 4.5 (29). Macedon 9.3 (57) d Wallan 3.5 (23). Ladder. 1. Diggers Rest, 817.24, 24. 2.

Sunbury Kangaroos, 428.38, 24. 3. Macedon, 390.52, 24. 4. Woodend-Hesket, 144.30, 12. 5.

Wallan, 141.72, 12. 6. Melton Centrals, 102.17, 12. 7. Rupertswood, 95.70, 12. 8. Broadford, 61.09, 12. 9. Lancefield, 62.8, 4. 10. Riddell, 58.37, 4. 11. Romsey, 44.79, 4. 12. Rockbank, 3.33, 0.

■ Under 18.5. Results. Round 6. Saturday, May 28. Diggers Rest 14.21 (105) d Melton Centrals 0.7 (7). Sunbury Kangaroos 20.10 (13) d Rockbank 3.3 (21). Woodend Hesket 8.5 (53) d Riddell. Rupertswood 13,.8 (86) d Romsey 1.4 (10). Macedon 10.4 (64) d Wallan 4.5 (29).

Lancefield v Broadford - scores not to hand.

Ladder. 1. Ruperstwood, 580.52, 100.00. 2.

Woodend Hesket, 251.38, 80.00. 3. Diggers Rest, 180.00, 80.00. 4. Macedon, 144.37, 66.67. 5.

Broadford, 133.64, 60.00. 6. Sunbury Knagaroos, 80.45, 50.00. 7. Wallan, 87.28, 40.00. 8. Melton Centrals, 79.57, 33.33. 9. Riddell, 65.25, 33.33.

10. Romsey, 27.37, 0.00. 11. Rockbank, 11.20, 0.00. 12. Lancefield, 0.00, 0.00.

2. Whittlesea 5, 140.19, 75.00. 3. North Heidelberg, 136.18, 75.00. 4. Whittlesea 4, 92.54, 38.89. 5. Hurstbridge 2, 83.94, 38.89. 6. West Preston Lakeside, 86.17, 37.50. 7. Mernda 2, 79.01, 31.25. 8. West Ivanhoe 1, 83.83, 22.22. 9.

Bundoora 4, 70.11, 22.22. 10. South Morang 2, 64.57, 22.22.

■ Section 7. Round 4. Results. Friday, May 27. Greensborough 5 20 d Montmorency 1 17.

Whittlesea 6 36 d Thomastown 3 27. St Martins 27 d Watsonia 4 23. North Heidelberg 4 28 d Fitzroy Stars 27. Ladder. 1. North Heidelberg, 181.93, 88.89. 2. Whittlsea 6, 139.51, 77.78. 3.

St Martins, 102.42, 61.11. 4. Thoamstown 3, 107.14, 55.56. 5. Fitzroy Stars 3, 103.41, 44.44.

6. Watsonia 4, 96.86, 38.89. 7. Montmorency 1, 94.63, 38.89. 8. Greensborough 5, 83.06, 33.33.

■ Section 8. Round 4. Results. Friday, May 27. South Morang 3 44 d St Mary’s 3 21. Epping 2 28 d Kilmore 2 19. West Ivanhoe 2 30 d Watsonia 5. Ladder. 1. Epping 2, 149.20, 88.89.

2. Watsonia 5, 72.77, 77.78. 3. West Ivanhoe 2, 126.83, 66.67. 4. South Morang 3, 100.95, 44.44.

5. St Mary’s 3, 65.47, 22.22. 6. Kilmore 2, 59.11, 11.11.

■ Section 9. Round 4. Results. Friday, May 27. Bundoora 5 27 d Hurstbridge 3 24. Thomastown 4 30 d Keon Park 16. Fitzroy Stars 4 31 d Heat 4 25. Lalor 2 - Bye. Ladder. 1.Fitzroy Stars 4, 152.15, 8.89. 2. Heat 4, 140.00, 68.75.

3. Bundoora 5, 93.24, 56.25. 4. Lalor 2, 104.19, 50.00. 5. Keon Park, 76.34, 27.78. 6. Thomastow2, 75.00, 25.00. 7. Hurstbridge 3, 53.78, 6.25.

■ Section 10. Round 4. Results. Friday, May 27. Mernda 3 21 d Thomastown 5 19. Heidelberg West 30 d Fitzroy Stars 5 10. Montmoreny 2 15 d Kilmore 4 14. Kilmore 3 20 d Bundoora 6 15. Ladder. 1. Montmorency 2, 113.21, 61.11.

2. Bundoora 6, 94.65, 61.11. 3. Heidelberg West, 118.23, 56.25. 4. Fitzroy Stars 5, 92.31, 44.44.

5. Kilmore 3, 77.38, 33.33. 6. Mernda 3, 58.72, 33.33. 7. Thomastown 5, 64.81, 22.22. 8.

Kilmore 4, 80.21, 10.00.

NORTHERN F.L. DIV. 3. RESULTS ■ Reserves. Round 8. Results. Saturday, May 28. Watsonia 18.7 (115) d Heidelberg West 4.5 (29). St Mary’s 10.8 (68) d Epping 8.10 (58).

Mernda 14.10 (94) d Kilmore 5.3 (33). South Morang 13.;13 (91) d Banyule 8.4 (52). Ladder.

1. South Morang, 333.97, 32. 2. St Mary’s, 231.91, 24. 3. Mernda, 144.76, 24. 4. Epping, 204.90, 18. 5. Banyule, 202.12, 18. 6. Watsonia, 66.37, 8. 7. Heidelberg West, 23.13, 4. 8. Kilmore, 12.23, 0.

NORTHERN F.L. JUNIOR FOOTBALL Scores as available at deadline.

As so many scores were unavailable, it is meaningless to publish ladders. - Editor ■ Under 18 Girls. Round 8. Sunday, May 29.

Darebin 16.13 (109) d Wallan 1.3 (9).

■ Under 17. Round 8. Sunday, May 29. Diamond Creek 14.7 (91) d Greensborough 6.7 (43).

■ Under 16 Red. Round 8. Sunday, May 29.

Laurimar Teal 12.19 (91) d Mill Park 9.5 (59).

Whittlesea - Bye. ■ Under 16 Girls. Round 8. Sunday, May 29.

Diamond Creek Womens 9.7 (41) d Research 0.0 (0).

■ Under 15 Blue. Round 8. Sunday, May 29.

South Morang 31.20 (206) d Eltham 0.6 (6). Mill Park - Bye. ■ Under 14 Blue. Round 8. Sunday, May 29.

Eltham 25.24 (174) d Greensborough 2.9 (21).

Mill Park 10.11 (71) d South Morang 7.5 (47).

Research 15.12 (102) d West Preston Lakeside 12.8 (80).

■ Under 14 Red. Round 8. Sunday, May 29.

● Yea B-Grade Netball defends against a Rebels’ shot for goal at Alexandra

NORTHERN F.L. JUNIOR FOOTBALL

NORTHERN F.L. JUNIOR NETBALL

Diamond Creek 12.7 (79) d Yarrambat 8.6 (54).

Wallan 12.14 (86) d Bundoora Park 4.7 (31).

■ Under 14 Green. Round 8. Sunday, May 29. Hurstbridge 5.9 (39) d Montmorency 5.7 (37).

■ Under 13 Blue. Round 8. Sunday, May 29.

Yarrambat 3.13 (31) d Montmorency 1.7 (13).

■ Under 13 Red. Round 8. Sunday, May 29.

Epping 14.5 (89) d Research 1.5 (11). Mill Park 7.5 (47) d Hurstbridge 6.8 (44). Laurimar 6.6 (42) d Diamond Creek 1.1 (7). Whittlesea 17.11 (113) d Bundoora Park 2.5 (17).

■ Under 13 Green Round 8. Sunday, May 29.

Wallan 8.4 (52) d Kinglake 2.9 (21).

■ Under 12 Blue. Round 8. Sunday, May 29.

Laurimar 7.6 (48) d Eltham 4.3 (27). South Morang 9.6 (60) d Mernda 0.2 (2).

■ Under 12 Red. Round 8. Sunday, May 29.

West Preston Lakeside 3.2 (20) d Greensborough 0.0 (0). Mill Park 5.5 (35) d South Morang 3.8 (26). Whittlesea 3.7 (25) d Research 4.0 (24).

Northcote Blue 6.2 (38) d Wallan 4.4 (28).

Yarrambat - Bye. ■ Under 12 Green. Round 8. Sunday, May 29. Hurstbridge 11.4 (70) d Reservoir 7.6 (48).

Epping 12.7 (79) d Thomastown 1.7 (13).

■ Under 11 Blue. Round 8. Sunday, May 29.

Laurimar Black 4.10 (34) d Eltham Black 2.5 (17).

■ Under 11 Red. Round 8. Sunday, May 29.

Bundoora Park 7.6 (48) d Diamond Creek 1.1 (7). South Morang Gold 5.5 (35) d Montmorency 3.3 (21). South Morang Blue 6.4 (40) d Wallan 5.9 (39).Northcote Blue 6.9 (45) d Research 5.4 (34).

■ Under 11 Green. Round 8. Sunday, May 29. Mernda 5.2 (32) d Northcote Gold 4.7 (31).

Whittlesea 5.7 (37) d Lauirmar Teal 2.2 (14).

■ Under 11 Silver. Round 8. Sunday, May 29.

Greensborough 7.11 (53) d Keon Park 0.0 (0).

Bundoora 1 38 d Greensborough 1 37. North Heidelberg 1 - Bye. Ladder. 1. Diamond Creek 1, 131.40, 85.71. 2. West Preston Lakeside 1, 104.24, 71.43. 3. North Heidelberg 1, 100.00, 66.67. 4. Fitzroy Stars 1, 111.35, 57.14. 5.

Greensborough 1, 100.00, 42.86. 6. Bundoora 1, 86.127, 28.57. 7. Northcote Park, 68.62, 0.00.

■ Section 2. Round 4. Results. Friday, May 27. Whittlesea 1 29 d Watsonia 1 26. Bundoora 2 37 d Eltham 17. St Mary’s 1 31 d Diamond Creek 2 28. South Morang 1 27 d Heat 1 26.

Ladder. 1. St Marys 1, 127.898, 87.50. 2. Heat 1, 135.91, 75.00. 3. Whittlesea 1, 125.95, 75.00.

4. South Morang 1, 122.22, 68.75. 5. Diamond Creek 2, 106.94, 62.50. 6. Watsonia 1, 115.12, 50.00. 7. Bundoora 2, 95.15, 43.75. 8. Eltham, 56.25, 0.00.

■ Section 3. Round 4. Results. Friday, May 27. Greensborough 2 32 d Whittlesea 2 28. Diamond Creek 3 40 d Ivanhoe 31. Mernda 1 38 d North Heidelberg 2 24. Ladder. 1. Mernda 1, 139.06, 75.00. 2. Ivanhoe, 129.36, 62.50. 3.

Whittlesea 2, 108.98, 50.00. 4. Diamond Creek 3, 108.88, 50.00. 5. Greensborough 2, 94.22, 50.00. 6. North Heidelberg 2, 78.40, 25.00.

■ Section 4. Round 4. Results. Friday, May 27. Fitzroy Stars 2 35 d Heat 2 30. Thomastown 1 33 d Diamond Creek 4 22. Watsonia 2 21 d Hurstbridge1 18. Lalor 1 39 d Bundoora 3 32.

Greensborough 3 - Bye. Ladder. 1. Watsonia 2, 151.20, 85.71. 2. Thomastown 1, 116.03, 78.57.

3. Fitzroy Stars, 119.51, 75.00. 4. Hurstbridge 1.

147.53, 68.75. 5. Lalor 1, 98.76, 56.25. 6. Heat 2, 8.84, 35.71. 7. Greensborough 3, 75.00, 33.33.

8. Bundoora 3, 79.50, 10.00. 9. Diamond Creek, 59.71, 0.00.

■ Section 5. Round 4. Results. Friday, May 27. Watsonia 3 27 d Epping 1 26. St Mary’s 2 d Macleod 28. Greensborough 4 25 d Kilmore 1 17. Thomastown 2 33 d Whittlesea 3 29. Ladder. 1. Kilmore 1, 124.49, 77.78. 2. Watsonia 3, 115.04, 77.78. 3. Macleod, 92.44, 56.25. 4.

Greensborough 4, 103.43, 55.56. 5. St Mary’s 2, 105.8, 50.00. 6. Epping 1, 102.03, 44.44. 7.

Thomastown 2, 91.82, 33.33. 8. Whittlesea 3, 59.60, 0.00. Ladder. 1. Heat 3, 166.47, 100.00.

NORTHERN F.L. JUNIOR NETBALL ■ Section 1. Round 4. Results. Friday, May 27. Diamond Creek 1 56 d Fitzroy Stars 1 51.

West Preston Lakeside 1 d Northcote Park.

SEYMOUR DISTRICT JUNIOR NETBALL

■ Under 16. Round 7. Results. Sunday, May 29. Euroa 75 d St Mary’s 8. Yea - Bye. Heathcote/Puckarook - Bye. Alexandra v Tabilk.

■ Under 14. Division 1. Round 7. Results.

Sunday, May 29. Heathcote/Puckarook - Bye. Alexandra 30 d Tabilk 10. St Mary’s 39 d Euroa 28. Yea 36 d Seymour 17.

■ Under 14. Division 2. Results. Sunday, May 29. St Mary’s 23 d Euroa 16. Alexandra - Bye. Yea - Bye. ■ Under 12. Round 7. Results. Sunday, May 29. Heathcote/Puckarook - Bye. Tabilk 14 d Alexandra 7. Euroa 31 d St Mary’s 11. Seymour 15 d Yea 4.

GOULBURN VALLEY F.L. NETBALL RSULTS

■ A-Grade. Round 7. Results. Saturday, May 28. Shepparton Swans 28 d Shepparton United 36. Kyabra, 40 d Echuca 33. Euroa 46 d Benalla 38. Seymour 47 d Shepparton 32. Rochester 55 d Tatura 19. Mooroopna 56 d Mansfield 22.

■ B-Grade. Round 7. Results. Saturday, May 28. Shepparton United 53 d Shepparton Swans 28. Kyabram 45 d Echuca 26. Euroa 48 d Benalla 34. Shepparton 59 d Seymour 38. Rochester 57 d Tatura 21. Mansfield 39 d Mooroopna 36.

■ B-Reserve. Round 7. Results. Saturday, May 28. Shepparton United 58 d Shepparton Swans 13. Kyabram 35 d Echuca 21. Benalla 46 d Euroa 19. Shepparton 58 d Seymour 26.

Rochester 40 d Tatura 23. Mooroopna 48 d Mansfield 26.

■ 17 and Under. Round 7. Results. Saturday, May 28. Shepparton United 58 d Shepparton Swans 28. Echuca 49 d Kyabram 39. Benalla 68 d Euroa 25. Shepparton 49 d Seymour 40.

Tatura 37 d Rochester 32. Mooroopna 29 d

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Alex. Rebels topple Yea Tigers by 3 points SENIORS ■ Yea endured a disappointing loss against Alexandra on Saturday and was outplayed for the majority of the match before going down in a nail biter by three points.

Despite trailing by more than five goals early in the final term, the Tigers came roaring back into the match, with Aidan McSpeerin launching a long goal on debut to bring the margin back to less than a goal just seconds before the final siren.

Yet as close as the scoreboard was, Yea was poor for most of the afternoon, with a decent match during the first quarter and its late flurry of goals covering for an overall performance that lacked the endeavour and commitment that has been evident this season.

Leading by 13 points at the first change, the visitors surrendered the lead in the second term as the Rebels slammed on seven goals to four before holding the Tigers goalless in the third to take a commanding 27-point lead into the final break.

Alexandra simply wanted it more for longer as Yea was beaten soundly in the midfield and lacked accountability across the ground, resulting in constant entries inside 50 for the home side.

Daniel Evans and Brad Cunningham (four goals) were both impressive, with the former using the ball well from defence and Cunningham proving a handful up forward and through the midfield.

Ashley Hobbs booted five goals despite copping a heavy knock early and Matt Ivill slotted four before being thrown onto the ball in the final quarter and sparking a revival with his repeat efforts in tight.

With undefeated Yarra Glen its next opponent, Yea will be looking to put the weekend behind them and take up the challenge when it hosts the ladder leaders on Saturday.

RESERVES ■ Going in undermanned against a strong Alexandra outfit was always going to be a difficult ask for Yea and it proved too great an assignment as the Rebels ran out 85 point winners.

The absence of Hayden Witton (injured), Aidan McSpeerin and Jarryd Garlick (seniors) was telling, with the trio having arguably been the Reserves’ best performed players this season.

Having lost just one game for the year, Alexandra were in control early and led by four goals at the first change, an advantage that extended to 37 points at the major break as the Tigers were left to rue their inaccuracy yet again, booting 1.5 from the opening two quarters.

The second half was all one-way traffic, with the visitors managing just two behinds as the Rebels peppered inside 50s but squandered plenty of scoring opportunities, with the Tiger backline defending grimly.

Rob Hawke was Yea's solitary goal kicker in his best game of the season, Charlie Jenkins offered plenty of run and Brendan Bullen was again outstanding in defence.

Trent Mahon showed some flashes of bril-

Ambulance called for Ted Cunningham

● Yea’s Ted Cunningham is ‘stretchered-off’ after a knee injury in the Reserves

■ Yea Reserves player Ted Cunningham suffered a serious injury to his right-knee in the match against the Rebels at Alexandra on Saturday.

Play was stopped by the quarter in the third quarter as Cunningham was taken off the ground by stretcher.

His knee was treated with ice packs in the changing rooms, under the supervision of Duncan Newcomen, during the long wait for the ambulance.

Cunningham has played all six games this season. According to the AFL Yarra Ranges website, he was promoted to four Seniors, and two Reserves games last year, lining up for all other games in the Under 18s.

Ted had 17 Under 18 games in 2014, plus one match in the Twos, according to the League website.

SCOREBOARD SENIORS ALEXANDRA .... 3.3, 10.4, 13.10, 17.12 (114) YEA ...................... 5.4, 9.5, 9.7, 17.9 (111) Alexandra. Goalkickers: L. Heard 3, R. Norris 2, C. Tranter 2, S. Hill 2, M. Miller, W. Goonan, N. Dundas, S. Woollard, S. Steiner, B. Norris, M. Coombs, B. McDonald. Best Players: B. Wallace, W. Goonan, M. Steiner, C. Mullins, J. Goonan, R. Norris Yea. Goalkickers: A. Hobbs 5, B. Cunningham 4, M. Ivill 4, R. Wilson 2, J. Ivill, J. Flynn. Best Players: D. Evans, B. Cunningham, A. Hobbs, M. Ivill, J. Flynn, A. McSpeerin. ★ RESERVES ALEXANDRA ....... 4.3, 7.6, 8.14, 13.20 (98) YEA ............................ 0.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 (13) Alexandra. Goalkickers. S. McDonald 3, S. Hill 2, D. Steel 2, J. Rogerson 2, W. Cody 2, B. Clarke, T. Halligan. Best Players: J. Rogerson, T. Halligan, P. Brooks, D. Steel, J. Hamill, R. Steward Yea. Goalkicker: R. Hawke. Best Players: C. Jenkins, B. Bullen, L. Young, T. McMahon, C. Stares, R. Hawke.

liance with his explosive pace, Callum Stares battled hard and Linden Young was prominent, while Albert Hadcock didn't put in a short step in his final match as a Tiger.

Yea faces its toughest assignment yet this weekend when second placed Yarra Glen make the trip to the Recreation Reserve.

A-GRADE NETBALL ■ No report submitted by Yea Football-Netball Club at time of going to press.

B-GRADE NETBALL ■ No report submitted by Yea Football-Netball Club at time of going to press.

C-GRADE NETBALL ■ No report submitted by Yea Football-Netball Club at time of going to press.

● Yea’s senior team warms up for Saturday’s match at Alexandra

● Yea’s Reserves contest the bounce against the Rebels at Alexandra

Selected Teams

■ Yea Seniors. R. Aldous, T. Butterworth, A. Chisholm, B. Cunningham, D. Evans, P. Evans, J. Flynn, J. Garlick, A. Hill, A. Hobbs, J. Ivill, M. Ivill, H. Jarvie, P. Kiss, J. Mahon, J. Marasco, A. McSpeerin, X. O'Dwyer, J. Ryan, K. Spagnolo, R. Wilson ■ Alexandra Seniors. D. Bourke, M. Coombs, B. Cooper, N. Dundas, T. Dunell, J. Goonan, W. Goonan, L. Heard, C. Heaslip, S. Heveren, S. Hill, B. McDonald, M. Miller, C. Mullins, B. Norris, R. Norris, J. Purcell, L. Ragg, M. Steiner, S. Steiner, C. Tranter, B. Wallace, B. Woollard, S. Woollard. ★ ■ Yea Reserves. D. Ali, B. Bullen, Z. Butler, T. Cunningham, T. Finger, J. Gilbert, A. Hadcock, R. Hawke, T. Hayes, T. Hearn, C. Jenkins, I. Kaak, M. Mackrell, R. Marsh, T. McMahon, T. O'Dwyer, C. Ryan, C. Stares, L. White, L. Young ■ Alexandra Reserves. P. Brooks, A. Carter, R. Carter, M. Church, B. Clarke, W. Cody, T. Dodemaide, T. Halligan, J. Hamill, S. Hill, A. Hutt, J. Krijt, S. McDonald, H. Murdoch, S. Parker, C. Pearce, J. Rogerson, D. Rouget, N. Smith, D. Steel, R. Steward, K. Veldman, L. Ware, S. Whitehead, A. Wood

STOP PRESS Rates up 56% Rates in Murrindindi Shire have increased by 56 per cent since just before the Black Saturday fires in 2009, former Mayor Lyn Gunter has told the Essential Services Commission.

The Commission was due yesterday (Tues.) to hand down its decision whether Murrindindi Council would be permitted to apply a 5.4 per cent rate increase in the 2016-17 financial year.

Mrs Gunter, who was due to appear on UGFM Radio yesterday (Tues.), said Council revenue from rates and charges since 2008 had been approx. $383 million.

Mrs Gunter gave repeated examples of disparity in figures quoted by the Council. She said the buck stopped with Shire CEO Margaret Abbey.

“Last year’s rate (increases) on the Council’s Strategic Resource Plan ... is 9 per cent not 6 per cent as stated in the CEO’s opening comments of the Budget document.”

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Every Sunday 10.30am. Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, Yea. The Parade, Yea. Phone Fr Longinus Onyechesi: 5772 1167.

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All UGFM programs are subject to change

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0412 009 831

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GEOFF McLURE 0417 597 224

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52 Albert St, Alexandra 0409 050 495 G-YY16

ALOWYN GARDENS

ANTENNAS - TV

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RUBBISH REMOVAL DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL ■ Builders Waste ■ 6m Walk In Bins ■ Household Waste ■ 3m Bins

22 BON ST, ALEXANDRA

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ANTENNAS

• All types of carpentry • General maintenance • Windows • Doors • Fences • Decks • Carports No job too small. 30 years experience

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29 Jorgensen Pde Pheasant Creek (2 doors up from the gym) Contact Tony: 0427 300 865 5786 5744 (bh)

Business Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm SATURDAY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY • EFTPOS FACILITY • PICK UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE

♦ Brickwork ♦ Concreting ♦ Tiling ♦ Paving

Ph. D. Appelman 0417 588 549 5772 1602 A/H

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EMERGENCY WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION SERVICE 24 HOURS PREFERRED RESTORER TO ALL MAJOR INSURANCE COMPANIES • Move out clean a specialty • Residential air duct cleaning service www.

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Cooling

Alexandra Electronics H-G17

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AnL Electrical

“No job too small” Sales Direct To Public • Stock & Pet Feed • Farm Chemicals • Animal Health Products • Premium Pet Care • Electric Fencing • Grooming Products 9 Laurel St, Whittlesea (next to Op Shop)

9716 3312 www.fmb.com.au

COMPUTERS

Adam Hetherton - Electrical Contractor REC: 18382. 4 Toora Cres, Healesville 0407 506 215 • Domestic/Commercial/Industrial • Motor Control • Hot Water Services • Extensions/New Homes • Safety Switches • Stoves and Ovens • Underground Cabling • Surge Protection

‘Anything Electrical is Possible!’

ELECTRICAL

EARTHMOVING

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murrindindi COMPUTERS

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CONCRETING

email fleetwoodconcreting@gmail.com

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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

Studio Chic 0413 687 703 8 William Hovell Way, Yea Specialising in colors, cuts, hair up, makeup, waxing and more!

With over 10 years of experience I will create a style that you want!

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Phone 0418 543 310

email: stuart@e-tec.net.au www.etecelectrical.com.au

Rec No 12906

EXCAVATION & EARTHMOVING

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CONCRETING

HAIR AND BEAUTY

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If it’s concrete you need, phone Mac! Any style - any size • Driveways • Paths • Slabs • Foundations • Steps • Crossovers • Plain • Coloured • Stencil • Slate or • Exposed Aggregate All excavations and concrete cutting

email: parkerneildenise753@gmail.com

ELECTRICIANS

Fleetwood Concreting

Phone 0418 534 973

Call Neil, 0419 777 157

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Shop 1, 2 Bakers Lane, Alexandra 3714 PH 5772 1403 FOR SALES, SERVICE AND REPAIRS

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Parker’s Garden and Property Services

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HEALTH SERVICES

Dingo Mini Digger

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Easy Access To Tight Spaces • Trencher • Posthole Digger 100-600mm • Rotary Hoe • 4-in-1 Bucket • Leveller • 3 Tyne Ripper For all your gardening, fencing & building needs

Call Will Mob: 0432 991 992 Ph: 03 5797 2235

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EXCAVATIONS

ELECTRICIANS

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Debra Loveday 5772 2500. 71 Grant St, Alexandra sargeants@mcmedia.com.au Celebrating 21 years of conveyancing locally G-YY16 and throughout Victoria

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SERVING THE YARRA VALLEY Aurrum employs 110 local staff ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THE BEST IN RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE? The Aurrum Points of Difference • Clincal care excellence • Gourmer food experience • Outstanding wellness and lifestyle program • Luxury 5 star suites Temporary Respite Car Available: Giving Carers the opportunity to rest, while your loved one is cared for in our safe environment Call 5962 6628. Email: info@aurrum.com.au 27 Smith St, Healesville. www.aurrum.com.au

HEATING

All general earthworks and excavations. Free quotes dams, houseand shed sites, farm tracks driveways, trees, fence lines and scrub clearing.

Wide range of machines available.

Give us a go we won't disappoint.

AH 5796 9129

FENCING

All general farm fencing, cattle yards, sheep yards, vineyards, on site welding and oxy work.

Tree plantation ripping.

5 hydraulic post drivers and pneumatic drivers.

HAY CONTRACTING: Mowing, raking, round and square bales, cartage, loading, unloading.

GRASS SLASHING: 4 extra heavy duty slashers.

GENERAL FREIGHT: Hay, timber, wool, steel, grapes, machinery

GLEN (HORACE) McMASTER 5797 2921. Mobile 0417 529 809

HEATING AND COOLING

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PAINTING 20 years experience

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KITCHENS

UPHOLSTERY

KANGA HIRE RUBBISH REMOVALS

Maxwell’s Upholstery

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Large Fabrics, Car and Boat Upholstery

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WHAT A CRACKER PAINTING SERVICE

• Refinancing • Investment property loans • Debt Consolidation • First home buyer loans

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Max Ewert

0408 320 918

Ph Ron 5790 4010

T: 5774 2201 M: 0417 321 781 E : max@maxwellsupholstery.com.au W : www.maxwellsupholstery.com.au Skyline Rd, Eildon

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STIHL SHOP

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TERMITE CONTROL

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AW Cabinets

SPECIALISING IN ALL FACETS OF CABINETRY • Kitchens Latest range of fittings, • Vanities finishes and design for all • Laundries domestic and commercial • Wardrobes projects • Office fitouts Visit our showroom to view a wide range of samples and trial our display kitchen 42 Aitken St, Alexandra Ph: 5772 1000 Fax: 5772 1088 awcabinets@bigpond.com

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KITCHENS

WATER BORING

JUST BENCHTOPS Laminate Caesar Stone Granite

No water, no charge after free site inspection.

Phone Des Murray 0428 518 159

0417 247 380

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LEGAL SERVICES

PLUMBER

TREE REMOVALS

WATER CARTAGE

PLUMBER

‘Riverview’ 1560 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Alexandra Phone 5773 2298 Fax 5773 2294 G-YY16

I am a local guy who has lived in the area for more than 34 years and have 20 years’ plumbing experience. I pride myself in quality workmanship and reliability.

• 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

Servicing Murrindindi and Mansfield Shires

RENEWABLE ENERGY

5778 9603 JASON 0413 671 066 TOWING AND TRANSPORT

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NURSERY

TREE & STUMP REMOVALS

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Simon Young 0429 052 166

BARRISTER & SOLICITOR

Anthony: 0417 518 104 WINDOW CLEANING

BUXTON NURSERY

Pick your autumn colours 2600 Maroondah Hwy, Buxton Phone: 5774 7345 buxtonnursery@bigpond.com.au www.buxtonnursery.com

PAINTERS

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Trade Painter Alexandra, Yea and surrounding areas. exterior and interior painting Competitive rates

Lic. No. 31281

• • •

• Metal Roofing Guttering and Downpipes Metal and Timber Fascia 2 Plank Scaffold For Hire

Phone Matt 0409 546 532 Office 5775 1246 G-J16

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