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■ The Yea Tigers Cricket Club is excited about thye appointment of its new Senior Captain- oach, Ben Tarran.

Ben has an exceptional record in the Seymour District Cricket Association and will be a valuable player and leader within our cricket community.

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“We are looking forward to adding new talent and enthusiasm to our growing club.,” said Club President Ryan Akers.

“There will be plenty of time to meet ben at our season launch later in the year.”

● Cam Armstrong welcomes Ben Tarran to the Yea Tigers Cricket Club, flanked by Club President Ryan Akers, pictured at the Royal Mail Hotel, Yea, major sponsor.

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Finally, bus stop finished ■ Pheasant Creek’s bus shelter is finally completed, and local passengers now have some protection from the wild weather, says Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish.

"I am very pleased that bus users will be safer now the shelter has finally been constructed," Ms McLeish said.

Ms McLeish called on the Victorian Government last November to provide funding for the new shelter.

"It's critical that locals are provided with a new bus shelter not only for their comfort, but for their own safety and the safety of road users," Ms McLeish told State Parliament at the time.

Ms McLeish said students were being forced to wait in cars to shield themselves from the rain which often created traffic management problems.

The State Government responded to Ms McLeish's request stating that a funding grant had been approved for the purchase and installation of the shelter.

However, it took nearly six months for the shelter to be erected.

"It is totally unreasonable that it can take this long for a simple bus shelter to be constructed, so long after funding has been approved," Ms McLeish said.

"I would like to thank the community members who advocated for this new shelter and congratulate them on helping to achieve this outcome," Ms McLeish said.

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Weather outlook

■ A mjinimum of 1° is expected on Saturday morning (July 15) in Yea and Alexandra.

The Tigers play at home to Yarra Glen.

Alexandra travel to Powelltown, where there is an expected maximum of 9°. ThorntonEildon will host Yarra Junction. Kinglake has the bye.

Junior footballers and netballers play on Sunday (July 16) after a general bye.

Demons haunt Tigers ● Tyrone Lang takes charge of the ball in the Yea-Powelltown match at the Rec. on Saturday. Powelltown 12.10 (82) d Yea 10.8 (68) Photo: Rob Clements

5670 use local libraries ■ Some 5670 people in the Murrindindi Shire are members of Murrindindi Library Service.

Branches are based in Yea, Kinglake, Alexandra, and there is a Mobile Library Service to Buxton, Eildon, Flowerdale, Marysville and

Strath Creek. Each month the libraries: • Loan out approximately 6000 items (including 750 items via theMobile library) • Place around 1200 ‘holds’ on items reserved by members • Host around 250 members of the community at a wide

range of programs at library branches across the Shire.

Murrindindi Library Service offers more than 600 programs throughout the Shire.

Programs include ‘early learning’ opportunities for children with ‘Story time’ sessions, said a Shire spokeswoman.

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■ African and Arabic hand drumming classes are offered weekly at Allwood Neighbourhood House in Hurstbridge.

Free trial sessions will be held at 7.15pm on Thursday, July 20, and 2.15pm on Friday, July 21.

Classes cater for adults, retirees, teenagers and older children.

Beginners are welcome and drums are supplied. Community performance opportunities are also available.

Information and bookings can be made with Annie Fletcher, 0407 102 578.

Play in the snow

■ Darren Saffin at Mt Buller has alerted us to attractions that will bring more road traffic through Yea and Alexandra.

Mt Buller now has Twilight Sessions every Saturday and Sunday night during July and August with extended time on the snow until 8.30pm.

On Saturdays and Sundays skiers can board or take a lesson on Bourke St ski run or go tobogganing in the Village Snowplay Park until 8.30pm, all under lights. mtbuller.com.au

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Cr to quit?

■ Newspaper columns, 30 years ago, speculated on the future of Cr Steve Fleming at Kinglake, after a controversy involving Shire gravel said to be used on his private driveway. ● African and Arabic hand drumming classes are being offered at Allwood Neighbourhood House

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Power prices soar

■ State MLA Cindy McLeish is calling on local residents to be extra vigilant with their household costs following reports that more customers are having their power supply switched off.

"Daniel Andrews's reckless policy to shut down the Hazelwood Power Station has made energy prices unaffordable for more Victorians," Ms McLeish said.

According to the Essential Services Commission's latest report, some Victorians will be forced to pay an extra $357 on their energy bills this year.

The soaring price of energy has led to 12,718 Victorian households being disconnected from an essential service, 2000 more compared to the March quarter.

"Under Daniel Andrews, Victorians have reached breaking point,” Ms McLeish said.

Early days of Kinglake Pub Local Phone Numbers FIRE BRIGADES (fire only) ............ 000 Local Brigades ............................... 000 POLICE (emergencies only) ............ 000 Kinglake ............................... 5786 1333 Seymour ............................... 5735 0200 Whittlesea ............................ 9716 2102 Yea ....................................... 5 7 9 7 26 30 263 57 AMBULANCE .................................... 000 Alexandra Hospital ............. 5772 0900 Northern Hospital, Epping .. 8405 8000 Seymour Hospital ................ 5793 6100 Yea Hospital ........................... 5 7 36 0400 57 S TATE EMERGENC Y SER VICE ......... 000 EMERGENCY SERVICE ■ Lifeline ........................................ 13 11 14 Nursing Mothers Helpline .... 9885 0653 Poisons Info. (24 Hours) .......... 13 11 26 RACV Roadside Assistance ........ 13 1111 RSPCA ................................... 9224 2222

From Our Files - 30 Years Ago Tuesday, July 14, 1987 ■ Local newspaper editor Ash Long was named as Victoria’s best local reporter in the Westpac Awards held by the Victorian Country Press Association. Judge Patrick Tennison complimented Long for his “verve” in his coverage of local Council news, particularly a rates issue involving the Yea Shire.

Mustang power ■ A controversial public figure has been spotted driving a blue Mustang aroynd Peppers Paddock., Wattle Glen.

■ One Murrindindi Shire ratepayer has asked us to take a photo of the Forrester vehicles parked outside the Council premises at Perkins St, Alexandra.

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● An early photo of the Kinglake Hotel Photo: Lost Kinglake

Healthy hectares ■ The last Healthy Hectares workshop will be held on Friday July 21.

The topic will be Pest Plants and Animals and will be held at the DELWPoffices at Binns McCrae Rd, Alexandra from 12 Noon - 4pm.

To register contact vikki.lane@euroa arboretum.com.au or telephone 0429 127 399.

These workshops have been funded by the Australian Government's National Landcare Program via the GBCMA's Beyond Soilcare program and supported by the Murrindindi Shire, CEACA, and the Wettenhall Environment Trust.

The program has been developed and facilitated by the Euroa Arboretum.

Jobs fair soon

■ The City of Whittlesea is supporting the Melbourne North Jobs Fair next month The event will give job seekers and employers the opportuity to talk face-to-face about career options in Melbourne's north.

The one day event will provide job seekers with access to real and current employment opportunities.

Local businesses, employment providers and industry bodies are being invited to participate as exhibitors.

The event is being held on Thursday, August 3 from 1pm to 7pm at Uni Hill Conference Centre, 30 Graduate Rd, Bundoora. jobsfair@ whittlesea.vic.gov.au

Mangan gets job

■ Peter Mangan was named as the new Chief Executive Officer of Yea Shire after a special meeting of the Council. He had come from Avoca in central Victoria, and accepted a three-year contract from Shire President Cr David Lawson.

John Mahon’s win

■ John Mahon of Yea received the award for the Best Second Year Apprentice for refrigeration and air conditioning. The presentation was made at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.

Doug was speaker

■ New Yea Rotarian, Doug Zerbe, was guest speaker at the club’s meeting at the Molesworth Hotel. He spoke on his work as an orchardist in the Doncaster area. President Les Hall thanked hosts Bill and Cath Morris for their hospitality.

All works stopped

■ Tallarook-YeaTourist Railway Preservation Society President Noel Smyth said all work had stopped on the the project. He said this followed a direction from the Ombudsman. Hopes of the tourist railway included a projection that it would attract 500,000 visitors annually if marketed correctly.

Stella stands

■ Yea storekeeper Stella Reid, of E.S. Purcell and Co., a former airline attendant, announced that she was standing for Yea Council. Other candidates included Cr Bill Wilson of Yea, Cr Ian Macintyre of Cathkin, and Cr Jim Hackett of Kinglake.

Leigh returns

■ Yea teen Leigh Handsaker returned from a 12-month exchange in America. Leigh participated in her own graduation ceremony, having passed a theoretical citizenship test.

Leigh took a stroll along High St, Yea, on the day of her return, and stopped to munch on an Australian delicacy: a meat pie.

Seniors angry

■ Kinglake senior citizens were angered that aq Committee of Management appeared likely to be wrestling control of the Kinglake Seniors Citizens’ Community Centre.

More than 20 of the members made the 100-km return journey to a Yea Council meeting to voice their concerns.

Car chase

■ Nhill Free Press editor Gary Meadows and his reporter Fay Smith gave a 45-minute car chase of Yea Shire Councillors who spent $1000 on a charter flight to the western Victorian town. The Councillors’ visit included an inspection of a plastics factory.

The Councillors also stopped at Avoca on their return plane flight.

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ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: Black Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 2-3-7-9 Lotto Numbers: 5-12-22-25-34-45 Some may find a dream will come true and it could be linked to your love life. Strange and varied invitations come your way and travel over long distances could be lucky.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 1-2-4-7 Lotto Numbers: 2-7-13-20-23-44 Don't be argumentative with your loved ones as friction tends to affect your health. For many a financial dream could happen. Money should be easier to come by. A friend could return a favour.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Grey Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 1-4-7-9 Lotto Numbers: 9-10-11-14-27-37 Wise to stay out of the way of known trouble makers.

The unattached could meet the love of their lives. An unusual twist of fate could uncover lost objects or chances.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 3-5-7-9 Lotto Numbers: 4-8-32-38-40-43 If you don't go looking for trouble, you'll have something to celebrate. Don't get involved in friends' arguments or pushing too hard for your own way. Travel could be highlighted.

LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 2-3-4-7 Lotto Numbers: 8-29-33-35-36-40 Avoid fights and arguments and take life as it comes. For the lonely a new romantic attraction should appear and some can be lucky in real estate dealings.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1-2-9-10 Lotto Numbers: 4-23-28-30-38-45 Your judgement may not be up to par and misplaced confidence could make this a difficult period. Someone close could offer to help you secretly and if you have done your homework, a new venture will have a successful outcome.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 1-3-5-7 Lotto Numbers: 6-18-35-36-41-43 Make sure you check all travel arrangements and or documents before proceeding. Mistakes can occur or you could forget something important. Many will make a very big impression on someone with influence.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 4-6-7-8 Lotto Numbers: 1-2-11-15-20-27 Get on with the job in hand and any new ventures should have a successful outcome. The attentions of those in a position to do you a favour could be easily gained. Lofe affairs should hot up.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December20) Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 3-7-8-9 Lotto Numbers: 1-2-4-14-39-41 Wiser to stick with what or who you know for now as your timing could be out. New friends can bring new paths to follow and upset your present arrangements.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 2-5-6-8 Lotto Numbers: 10-12-19-35-36-44 Keep the peace at home and try to avoid confrontations.

People around you can become hostile, particularly if you are keeping secrets and steer clear of gossip or gossiping.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Black Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 1-2-3-9 Lotto Numbers: 8-17-21-28-31-42 There could be some sort of a showdown of money matters. Make sure you have your records and receipts straight.

Not wise to bring unusual or way out people home to meet the folks.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 5-6-7-8 Lotto Numbers: 6-16-27-38-39-41 Be prepared to compromise in any career or business dealings. Patience will save the situation. You should feel happier although a trip away may not go as planned.

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■ Smoking will be banned in all outdoor dining areas where food is available in Victoria from August 1.

This will affect a number of hospitality venues in Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville, Whittlesea, Yea and Yarck.

Currently in Victoria smoking is banned in all enclosed workplaces and certain public spaces where people gather and may be exposed to second hand smoke under the Tobacco Act 1987.

Murrindindi Shire Council's Community Services Portfolio Councillor Sandice McAulay said the changes to the Act will now apply to premises such as restaurants, cafes, takeaway shops and licensed premises such as pubs, including courtyard dining areas and footpath dining.

"Victoria is the last state to bring in smoking bans for outdoor dining areas, and this is a welcome development," Cr McAulay said.

These bans will also be in place for food fairs and other organised outdoor events including community or street festivals.

"According to the Victorian Government more than 73 per cent of Victorians support this reform. Murrindindi Shire Council is also pleased to see these laws introduced as it means a reduced impact on our community's health", Cr McAulay said.

News Briefs YAPPERS meet

■ YAPPERS, Yea’s finest thespians, gathered on Monday night (July 10) to discuss scripts and cast appointments for two one-act plays.

Love to Declare and There’s A Dead Body In The Graveyard will be performed.

Appointments are Director - Deb Robin-son; Sargent Bertha Bightme, Regi Bell; Constable Harry Kisses, Jonathan Fisher; Beverley ‘Goo Goo’ McGuiness, Tina Brunt; Neville Crumb, Deb Robinson; Knackers Offdabull, Rowan Smith; Merle Curly, Janine Arendsen; Dirk ‘The smirk’ Darling, Rose McQueen; Kevin ‘The knife’Lovey, Perry Moon Love to Declare. Director Deb Leslie; Wayne ‘Woop’ Wupinski, Rich Lane; Melanie ‘Mel-Bell’ Callender, Lou Fillmore; Brenda Doyle, Deb Leslie; Roy Doyle, Geoff Leslie.

Annual meering

■ The Strath Creek Reserve and Hall Committee will hold

"Smoke-free areas in our Shire have been a long time coming and they're important because they create a culture that reduces our exposure to second-hand smoke and supports people in our community who are trying to quit smoking," Cr McAulay said.

"Importantly, this ban also means our family, friends and visitors to Murrindindi Shire can properly enjoy their outdoor dining experience as there's nothing like sitting in the sunshine enjoying lunch and a coffee.

In April 2015 amendments to the Tobacco Act extended the areas where smoking was banned across Victoria to include: ■ entrances to indoor children's play centres, public hospitals and registered community health centres, and certain Victorian Government buildings ■ the grounds of, and entrances to, childcare centres, kindergartens, preschools and primary and secondary schools ■ outdoor recreational areas, including playground equipment, skate parks and sporting venues during under-age sporting events ■ outdoor areas of public swimming pools ■ patrolled beaches ■ enclosed workplaces ■ train stations, tram-stop platforms and tram and bus shelters ■ under-age music or dance events.

its Annual General Meeting at St, Alexandra, from 10am-4pm 7.30pm on Monday, August 14. on Saturday-Sunday, July 22New members will be wel- 23. come.

At Steels Creek

■ The Steels Creek Community Centre Inc Annual General Meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Wednesday, August 9.

The AGM will be conducted at at the community centre, 699 Steels Creek Rd. ■ Landscape artist Phillip Johnson presenteda special information session at the Steels Creek Community Centre yesterday (Tues.).

■ AA traditional Christmas dinner with roasted Turkey, a baked glazed ham, potatoes, roast pumpkin, followed by a plum pudding, will be held at Steels Creek on Saturday, July 22. $25 per person.

Shire CEO on leave ■ Murrindindi Shire CEO Margaret Abbey has been on leave. In her stead, Michael Chesworth has been the Council’s Acting Chief Executive Officer.

Conflict of interest

■ Murrindindi Shire Council has passed a ‘Conflict of Interest Policy’. Councillors, staff, the CEO and contractors must declare any conflict of interest that they have.

The policy is also aimed at encouraging committee members and volunteers to consider actual or perceived conflicts of interest in undertaking their Council duties.

This includes direct and indirect interests including close association, financial interest, ■ The Murrindindi Beanie conflicting duty, party to the Festival will be held at St matter, applicable gifts and resiJohn’s Anglican Hall, Downey dential amenity.

Beanie Festival

Here’s where to grab your weekly copy ● ALEXANDRA. Foodworks. 102 Grant St. ● ALEXANDRA. Landmark Real Estate. 56 Grant St. ● ALEXANDRA. Murrindindi Shire Offices.

Perkins St. ● ALEXANDRA. Newsagency. 82-84 Grant St. ● ALEXANDRA. Simpsons Fuel. 25 Aitken St. ● ALEXANDRA. Totally Trout. 2/42 Downey St. ● BUXTON. Post Office. 2187 Maroondah Hwy. ● DIAMOND CREEK. Newsagency. 62A Main Hurstbridge Rd. ● DOREEN. General Store. 920 Yan Yean Rd. ● EILDON. Foodworks. 18 Main St. ● ELTHAM. Newsagency. 2/963 Main Rd. ● FLOWERDALE. Community House. 36 Silver Creek Rd. ● FLOWERDALE. Hazeldene Store. 6 Curlings Rd. ● FLOWERDALE. Hotel. 3325 WhittleseaYea Rd ● GLENBURN. United Petroleum. 3883 Melba Hwy. ● HEALESVILLE. Newsagency. 195 Maroondah Hwy. ● HURSTBRIDGE. Newsagency 800 Heidelberg-Kinglake Rd. ● KANGAROO GROUND. General Store.

280 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd. ● KINGL AKE. Bakehouse. 10 WhittleseaKinglake Rd. ● KINGL AKE. Foodworks. 12 Main St. ● KINGL AKE. Library. 19 WhittleseaKinglake Rd. ● KINGL AKE. Pub. 28 WhittleseaKinglake Rd. ● KINGL AKE. United Petroleum. 2 Kinglake-Glenburn Rd. ● LAURIMAR. Newsagency. 8/95 Hazel Glen Dr. ● LILYDALE. Newsagency. 237 Main St. ● MANSFIELD. Foodworks. 119 High St. ● MERNDA VILLAGES. Post Office. 50 Mernda Village Dr. ● MARYSVILLE. Foodworks. 49 Darwin St. ● MOLESWORTH. Hungry Horse Hotel.

4364 Goulburn Valley Hwy. ● MOLESWORTH. Store.4353 Goulburn Valley Hwy. ● NARBETHONG. Black Spur Inn. 436 Maroondah Hwy. ● PHEASANT CREEK. Flying Tarts. 888 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd. ● PHEASANT CREEK. Store. 884 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd. ● RESEARCH. Post Office. 1544 Main Rd ● SEYMOUR. Newsagency. 66 Station St ● ST ANDREWS. Store. 10 Caledonia St. ● STRATH CREEK. Post Office. 8 Glover St. ● TAGGERTY. Store. 26 Taggerty-Thornton Rd. ● THORNTON. Store. 1365 TaggertyThornton Rd. ● TOOLANGI. Tavern. 1390 Myers Creek Rd. ● WATTLE GLEN. Peppers Paddock General Store. 13 Kangaroo GroundWattle Glen Rd. ● WHITTLESEA. Bowls Club. 101 Church St. ● WHITTLESEA. Champions Supa IGA. 2/ 16 Church St. ● WHITTLESEA. El-Azar Milk Bar. 13 Church St. ● WHITTLESEA. Foodworks. 65 Church St. ● WHITTLESEA. Whittlesea H Hardware.

2420 Plenty Rd. ● WHITTLESEA. Newsagency. 45 Church St. ● WHITTLESEA. Royal Mail Hotel. 29 Beech St. ● YARCK. Hotel. Maroondah Hwy. ● YARCK. Store. 6595 Maroondah Hwy ● YARRA GLEN. IGA. 1/38 Bell St. ● YARRA GLEN. Newsagency. 32 Bell St. ● YEA. Amble Inn Cafe. 24 High St ● YEA. Bakery. 44 High St. ● YEA. BP. 31 High St ● YEA. Cafe Christies. 17 High St ● YEA. Country Woman. 6 Station St. ● YEA. Foodworks. 10 High St ● YEA. Library. 15 The Semi-Circle ● YEA. Manna Fest. 94 High St. ● YEA. Marmalades. 20 High St ● YEA. Mint and Jam. 46 High St ● YEA. Newsagency. 74 High St ● YEA. Peppercorn Hotel. 21 Station St. ● YEA. Provender Bakery. 56 High St ● YEA. Rendezvous. 10 High St ● YEA. Royal Mail Hotel. 88 High St. ● YEA. Take-Away. 68 High St

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What The Papers Say Rate free deal

■ Strathbogie Shire will waive two years of rates for people who are eligible for the State Government's First Home Owners Grant to try and attract them to buy their first home in the shire.

Strathbogie Shire encompasses towns such as Nagambie, Avenel and Mangalore.

Mayor Amanda McClaren was positive about the initative.

"We've only attracted a few first home buyers in the past and we have a shire with a more mature demographic so we're looking to encourage younger people to move to the shire."

- Seymour Telegraph

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100 Years Ago

Claire fights bullies

Typical locals

■ Census data collected last year has revealed the typical Shire of Strathbogie resident as someone 52 years of age, a modest income earning, regularly volunteering atheist, born in Australia, living with a partner without kids, in their own house, working in a managerial position.

There are now more living in the Shire of Strathbogie than at any other point in recent decades, with the population ticking over another milestone to reach 10,274, up from 9958 the previous year.

The increase in population from 20162017 is the highest in recent memory, after more than a decade of fairly flat population growth.

- Euroa Gazette

Shredded park

■ Healesville Police are investigating extensive burnout damage at Queens Park, believed to have occurred early on the morning of Sunday (July 9) Police believe the burnouts came from a four-wheel drive and that offenders used bolt cutters to break through a chain that surrounds the car park.

Offenders have continued onto the grass area next to the Grace Burn Creek, doing burnouts which cover an area of around 100m.

Yarra Ranges Council contractors were at the scene on Monday, erecting wooden bollards to prevent it from happening again.

- Mountain Views Mail

Solar town

■ Harnessing the power of the sun to run an entire town could soon be a reality for Healesville.

About 250 people have flagged interest in a move to make solar power accessible to residents and businesses through the volunteer Healesville Community Renewable Energy Project group.

Group founder Jeff Barlow said the idea started because of frustration at the State and Federal governments’ lack of action on climate change and the rising cost of energy.

- Lilydale Leader

Wine destination

■ A 30ha winery and restaurant has been given the green light in Mernda in a move that could put Whittlesea on the map as a wine destination.

- Whittlesea Leader

Washouts at Molesworth ■ Yea Shire Council. Connor Bros., Molesworth, drawing attention to a dangerous washout at the creek crossing at the Circus camp, lately repaired by the council's foreman.

The Tunnel Hill road has also some dangerous holes washed in it, which required immediate attention.

They were compelled to travel to Yea daily with cream, and asking that road be attended to.

The Engineer: The first part of the letter is being attended to. To make a real good road bridges would have to be put in. Engineer to attend.

Supervisors OK

■ Mansfield’s school crossing supervisors will continue to operate after an amendment was made to the shire 2017-2018 budget.

Councillor Paul Sladdin took the reins at the special budget meeting, and on behalf of his fellow councillors told the shire they would need to find $35,000 to keep the service operational.

“This was the most passionate of the (budget) issues,” he said when addressing the gallery.

“We, as councillors, were unfairly branded as being uncaring, which couldn’t be further from the truth - we all have children at school, or grandchildren.

“Our concern has always been to ensure we get the best deal from VicRoads.”

- Mansfield Courier

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● Wayne Motton with Claire Wardley of the Bully Zero Australian Foundation with Graeme Hawke of Eltham North ■ Awareness of the Bully Zero Australian The Foundation is certified by the Office of Foundation is being heightened as the the eSafety Commissioner to deliver cyber safety organisation’s representative, Claire Wardley, programs and is a preferred provider of bullying speaks to organisations in the North-East. prevention programs, by schools, workplaces The Foundation (three full-time staff and and community groups. three part-time staff) works tirelessly to get the Bully ZeroAustralia Foundation has saved message across aboutthe seriousness of the 93 potential lives and the 1800 0 Bully Helpline bullying issue. has answered more than 15,000 calls.

Bully Zero Australia Foundation is a notMore than one million primary and secondfor-profit charity launched in 2013 by former ary school students have been educated through Prime Minister Julia Gillard. the Foundation’s programs.

Ex-Cr has Court date ■ Former Murrindindi Shire councillor Chris Healy appeared at Mansfield Magistrates’ Court last Wednesday on five charges of misuse of position.

Mr Healy attended in person and was not represented by a lawyer.

The Magistrate transferred the matter to Seymour Magistrates' Court and adjourned it for a contest mention on Thursday, August 3..

The Inspectorate will not making any public comment on this matter at this stage, said Steve Pogonowski, Senior Communications Adviser of the Inspectorate.

Cathy’s portrait

■ The Murrindindi Business Awards will be held at the Yea Shire Hall on Tuesday, July 25.

Finalists include Holmesglen at Eildon, Koala Cherries, Sedona Estate, Marysville Caravan and Holiday Park, Professionals Marysville, Dindi Ag, Kinglake Pub, Yea Hair Studio, Anchorage Houseboats,Aztec Industries, Kinglake Forest Adevntures Camp, Roaming Poppy Mobile Bar and Cafe, Saladin Lodge, Dindi Naturals, Polished Perfection Windows, Alexandra Service Centre and Integrity Real Estate Yarra Valley.

Grants available ■ Not-for-profit organisations and local councils are being encouraged to apply for grants to build a ‘Changing Place’in their community.

Euroa MLA Steph Ryan said the Changing Places program aimed to boost access and equality for Victorians with a disability by building more-accessible bathrooms.

Our soldiers ■ Mr Seabrook, head teacher of the Highlands State school, has received word that his brother was killed in France.

Word was received yesterday that Private J. Wentworth, son of Mr and Mrs Wentworth, of Kerrisdale, had been killed in action in France. The death of Private Wentworth's sister (Mrs W. H. White) was reported in our last issue.

Mr J. McAlpin, of Highlands, has received word that his cousin Private Don McAlpin, was killed at Moquette Farm, France.

Lieut. L. H. Morris, the late manager of the Commercial Bank. Yea, has been promoted to the rank of captain, Captain Morris resigned his position as manager of the local bank in order that he might take over the position of manager of theCommonwealth Bank in Ballarat, a position which he vacated in order to enlist .

He left Victoria with the 13th Light Horse, and after seeing service in Egypt and Gallipoli. He is now in France. He previously saw service with the South African Light Horse in the Boer war.

Old Yeaites

“These grants help local councils and community groups build bathrooms that are larger than the standard size, with extra features and increased space to meet the needs of people with a disability,” Ms Ryan said.

“Extra features the facilities include are enough space for two people, a tracking hoist system and a height-adjustable, adult-size changing bench.

“There are only 20 grants available across Victoria and they go towards supporting hundreds of thousands of people across the state and encourage inclusiveness within the community.”

Ms Ryan said applications are open until October 13, with more information available at www.dhs.vic.gov.au/changingplaces

■ Major Purcell writes:--" Wherever you travel you are bound to meet someone from the town of Yea, but I got a bit of a surprise on a visit I paid to Wagga Wagga, N.S.W., last week.

At the hotel about the first thing I heard was two men discussing Yea, and it made me feel quite at home. Shortly afterwards the wife of the proprietor of the hotel invited me to have afternoon tea with her, and she turned out to be a very frequent visitor to Yea, and knew also a great number of prom.inent Yea people. The Mayor, I found, was an old Yea citizen - Mr Hugh Oates.

He had taken a great interest in the recruit ing movement, and getting 40 recruits together, had gone off into camp with them in Sydney. Shortly after arriving in the town I found that the sensation of the hour was a strike of nurses at the local hospital. Everybody was talking about it, and I was given the particulars. I found that the principal in the sensational happenings was a Yea residentMatron Brennan,well known in Yea.

New Telstra tower

Strathewen

■ Community members and representatives from Telstra and Mansfield Shire celebrated the launch of new mobile phone tower at Howqua. This tower is the first to have NBN services co-located with mobile phone services.

■ Over 50 residents assembled in the Strathewen school on Friday, July 6, to celebrate the first Arbor Day held here. After singing the National Anthem addresses were given on the usefulness culture of trees.

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■ Indi MHR Cathy McGowan is the subject of a portrait being entered in the Archibald Prize.

More than 150 people gathered at artist Charles Sluga’s gallery in Yackandandah to witness the unveiling of his portrait.

Mr Sluga outlined the difficulties of painting watercolour on a polypropylene plastic surface but says he was pleased to capture Cathy’s determination in her eyes and hands.

■ Rainfall has benefited Australia to the extent of £25,000,000 in the value of wheat and lambs alone.

Mr. R. Pitt (of Pitt, Son and Badgery), a man with his finger on the pulse of the pastoral indystry, works it out this way.

The lambing and the wheat crop of the Commonwealth should return about £50,000,000. The figures for the wheat crops for the past two years show that 320,000,000 bushels were harvested - or 160,000,000 bushels for a year. Put the return for the coming season down at 150,000,000 bushels.

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Yea footy club’s history challenged ■ Evidence of local Yea football matches prior to the accepted formation date of 1893 has been discovered.

It had been generally accepted that the first meeting to form a Yea Football Club was held in 1893.

(An advertisement in The Yea Telegraph of March 27, 1890, asked those willing to form a football club to attend a meeting. “Documentary evidence confirms that nothing came of it, although a match was played against Tallarook shortly after,” notes the Tigers club webssite.)

“Locally, a competition started in 1893 after a meeting was held at the Royal Mail Hotel Yea, on Wednesday, April 18,1893 to form the Yea Football Club.

“This was four years before the formation of the Victorian Football League in 1897.”

However, an 1887 edition of the Alexandra and Yea Standard gives details of clubs in both towns, six years earlier than the 1893 formation date quoted.

“The football match played on Saturday afternoon last on the local ground, between the Yea and Alexandra clubs drew together a good concourse of patrons of the game, and had the contest been of a more even character it would have been a most interesting match to the onlookers,” reported the July 29, 1887, issue of the Standard.

“For the visitors (Yea), Messrs.

Lee and the Kelson brothers did good service, and showed to advantage many times in the game, the play of Lee being singularly good in many instances.

“Unfortunately the Yeaites have not the experience in the game of

● Details of an early Yea match are in an edition of the Alexandra & Yea Standard, published on July 29, 1887. our (Alexandra) members, who smartness and unwearyness in the outmatched them from start to fin- field were more than a match for any ish. number of his opponents.

“As usual, E. Lipscombe covered “Messrs. R. Dobson, Cocking, J. himself with laurels by really splen- Davies and McMartin were also condid play, His quickness of judgement spicuous by good and sterling play, and action being the means of ob- Davies making a splendid and diffitaining two capital goals, which were cult kick between the posts towards deserving of every credit, while his the close of the match.

“The game was contested in a friendly spirit throughout, the only cause for regret being that the Yeaites had not better luck,” said the 1887 report.

There had been an earlier match for Yea, in the previous month.

On June 3, 1887, the Seymour Express local Yea correspondent wrote: “A football match is to be played Saturday next between the local club and a team from Alexandra. A deal of (?) is manifested in the match and wagers have been made."

The June 10 edition of the Alexandra Standard reported Yea’s first recorded game against Alexandra (see next pages).

In the pevious year, the opening round of the competition had been conducted on Good Friday, reported the Alexandra and Yea Standard on April 23, 1886.

“An unusual thing is to be presented to the public today (Good Friday). Opening match of the season. prize, a football - Alexandra v. Doon.

Betting: 5 to 1 on Doon.

“Very much against the grain of some of our members and townspeople too, that the match be held.

Doon are to be invited to a spread in the evening.”

Later that year, Bonnie Doon wrote to the Alexandra club, noting comments made by the columnist in the Alexandra and Yea Standard.

“The only matter for consideration was the receipt of a letter (mention by me last week) from Doon, to the effect that unless a letter was published condemning "Onlooker", and that Alexandra admit their defeat, no notice would be taken of our club in ● Details of an 1887 match are in the July 29 the future.” issue of the Alexandra and Yea Standard of that year.

● Eaton Stannard Purcell, J.P. travelled to Alexandra to protest Yea’s case about a drawn result with the Alex. club boys on their own. ground.

“Therefore, should the weather prove fair, there is every probability of a well contested and exciting ■ “On Saturday last when the game.

“In order to lighten expenses, I Mansfield train came to a standam informed that several of the lostill at Cathkin, it was found that the Yea footballers were aboard,” cal tradespeople have offered bugnoted a report in the Alexandra & gies to convey the playing team as far as Molesworth, from which staYea Standard of July 18, 1902.

“It was not long before the re- tion they will ceed to their destinasult of their match with Yarck was tion by train.

“As I intend being present, I shall known. Everyone was anxious to know how Alexandra had fared at endeavour to give the readers of the Standard a faithful account of the the hands of Thornton.

“Before the train departed, match.

“The following are the names of word was received through the railway telegraph office that the local team : -W. Dobson (cap.)

R. Dobson, T. Mensforth, J. Davies, Thornton had been successful.

“The wildest excitement pre- J. Clarke, J. Maddeford, C. Lee, R. vailed and three hearty cheers S. Black, G. Robinson, H. were given for the victors, and Robinson, J. Tossol. E. Gregg, A. more than one player was heard Long, J. Baker, W. O'Connor, W. to exclaim, ‘Yea will he pre- Hubbard, R. Vining, H. Asling, J. Lyons, and F. Hammit.” miers’."

Football scoring was different in Another early contestant was 1890, with the match being declared Jamieson. “Up boys and at ‘em,” a draw: Yea, 1 goal 7 behinds; Alexandra, 1 goal 8 behinds. urged The Standard in 1885.

“If behinds counted for anything, One of Onlooker’s columns of the era makes the plea: "Does any Alexandra, would of course have a member know what hass become of slight advantage,” wrote the Alex. the inflator. for filling the ball, if so, correspondent in his July 6, 1890 please advise?” report.

In 1890 came the appeal for a The Yea team was listed as:C. “few rustic seats”: “During the win- Hills (capt.), F. T. Hills, S. Wall, J. ter months the grass is always damp, Humc, A. Develin, W. Develin, M. and to expect ladies to stand during Kilmartin, J. Antony, W. Gray, R. a two hours' match would be very Stanfield, F. Kelly, J. Toohey, J. ungallant.”

Ryan, G. Hughes, W. Mullens, J. Formation of an Alexandra foot- Mullens, W. Drysdale, J. Robertson, ball club was noted in The Alex- M. McLeish, A. Snodgrass. andra Times on August 30, 1872.

The press correspondent paints a The May 30, 1890 issue of the thorough canvas of the match: Alex. newspaper talks of their side “The return match between Yea travelling to Yea. and Alexandra came off last Satur“To-morrow the local footballers day on the ground of the former. will journey to Yea to play the return “The day was a most suitable one match with that town. for the players, though rather foggy “As will be seen below a strong and cold for onlookers. team has been picked, which I think “Owing to previous rains the Yea will have some trouble to anni- ground was very slippery, and the hilate, in spite of the rumour that they ball soon became so muddy and are going to walk rings round our ●● Turn TurnTo To Page Page 13 24

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130 Years of Local Press ● ● From From Page Page 23 12 greasy that it was scarcely holdable.

“I cannot say much for tlhe ground, and it.is not a patch on our own. Besides several large trees there is a nasty bit of terrace near the eastern wing, which caused a deal of trouble during the play, as when the ball once got there it was a difficult mattter to get it away again, and a lot of useful time was lost.

“I should certainly advise my Yea friends to select a more fitting piece of ground.

“The Alex andra team arrived at Yea a little after 8 o'clock by rail from Molesworth, and as the match was timed to start at 2.30 p.m., there was lots of time for the visitors to view the pleasant little township and surroundings.

“It is almost needless to say that the Alexandra boys received a hearty welcome at host Davey's, who soon had a special breakfast prepared, to which ample justice was done.

“Of the match itself I must say that it was a stubbornly contested one, though inclined to be a bit rough at times.

“Then again the ground was awful greasy, and the falls were of course more frequent, and the wonder is that more hurts were not incurred besides the nasty one to Harry Asling.

“During a scrimmage in the second spell this player fell and received a severe kick over the forehead, which neceasitated his removal to the local surgery, where the hurt was skilfully attended to, but his team had to suffer his loss for the rest of the game.

“The match was played with 20 a side. Mr F. Hills acted as central umpire, and certainly did his best to give satisfaction, and where the game was so fast and rough his pretty constant demand for "ball up" was about the best decision he could give when there were tiny doubtful marks.

“Messrs J. Rose and A. Popple filled the position of goal- umpires for Yea and Alexandra respectively.

Yea having won the choice of goals, W. Dobson kicked off for the redand-black towards the township end, and the play at once became most exciting.

“For the first ten minutes the red and-blacks managed to keep the ball in close proximity to tihe sticks, and Hubbard obtained a mark at rather a difficult angle, but only a behind resulted, which was followed directly after by another from Maddeford. “ The local men at last got the

cancy.

“Mr Black held the position of teller in the local branch of the Colonial Bank here, and I am sure I .am echoing the wish of his comrades that his removal will mean a step higher in the social ladder.

“He has been removed to Jamieson, and on Monday a good few members of the club paid him a pleasing tribute by attending at the coach office to see him off and.wishing him all future prosperity.”

Dispute over Yea-Alex. match score

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● Alexandra footballers travelled by buggy to Molesworth, then by train to Yea in 1890. ball ouit of ,danger, and into their own hinds to their score, one of which the red-and-blacks working like Troterritory, Develin, Robinson and C. should have been a goal, but jans to equalise the score, and at last Hill playing a splendid gaine, the lat- unfortunatoly the ball struck the post, were sucessful, Maddeford cleverly “During this spell, Asling of the kicking the ball out of a scrimmage ter getting a mark wvitin a nice easy distance of the posts, but his kick was visiting team, got a nasty blow on the through the posts.

“The game was now equal, but a failure and brought the first behind head, which causecd his retirement from the field, Alexandra thus play- the visitors wanted to head the poll, to the local score.

“The ball now got on the terrace, ing one man short for the rest of the and worked gallantly, though unsucesesfully, for the desired result. " before mentioned, and in a good dray.

“Half time was now called, the “’Keep the ball on the wing’," srimmage the Yea boys managed to game standing -Yea, 4 behinds; yelled the Yea captain, and I must punt another hehind. say the men well obeyed his orders; “Once away from the terrace the Alexandra, 5 behinds.

“During this spell the Yea goal but the red-and-black were not to be red-and-black were not long in getting the ball close to their own quar- was vigorously atdacked. Hubbard, so easily repulsed, and Charley Lee ter, and just before the bell rang Black, J. Tossol, and Davies were - got a try for the wanted honor, but most prominent in the fray, .while W. the behind score again received atscored atnother behind.

“Game-Yea, 2 behinds; Alex- F. Mullens, Stanfield, Kelly, and tention.

Ryan shone in the defence .

“Just before the finish of the spell: andra, 3 behinds.

“The Yeaites showed some ex- W. F. Mullens got a neatly kicked “Ends were.now cha nged, and a grand tussle took place at.tlie Yea cellent marking in this spell, from mark from Snodgrass, and it was citadel, the red-and.black acting en- which our boys might take a thought that Yea was.in for top score, but the leather refused to go straight, tirely on the defensive, and though profitablc lesson.

“However, out of a good scrim- and the game ended in a draw. their opponents were ma rking splen“If behinds counted for anything, didly, the sticks.wore well protected mage another behind was added to

by Clarke, O'Connor, and R, Dob- the visitors' score. The local men Alexandra, would of course, have a after a hard struggle got the ball into slight advantage. son.

“Game - Yea 1 goal, 7 behinds; “Black now got hold of the hall their own country and W. Develin and smartly ran it down to the other getting a mark within about 30 yards Alexandra 1 goal, 8 behinds.

“After the fray both sides showed end, and his captain getting a mark, of the posts just managed to send the a certain goal was looked for, but he oval through, amidst thunderous ap- rough useage, torn gurnseys and brusies being in the aicendant. made a mull of it, and the locals plause from the Yea barrackers.

“However, the game was a “From the throw down Alexworked the ball back again into their own territory, scoring a couple of andra prevailed, and Hubbard splendedly contested one throughout, marking at a long distance had and not the slightest bit of ill-feeling behinds in quick succession.

“This bit of smartness riled the anotlier shot for the coveted spot, but was evinced, and the usual concludvisitors, who rallying, again suc- only added another to the behind ing congratulations were given with ceeded in collaring the ball, and by a score. great vigor.

“Game - Yea, 1 goal, 4 behinds; bit of good play on the part of G. “After the match the visitors were Robinson, Long, and Vining, suc- Alexandra,7 behinds. entertained at Davey's hotel in a most “The last quarter was very fast, generous and hospitable manner, ceeded in adding a couple more beand a couple of hours was spent in a very pleasant and social reunion, after which the Yeaites acconpanied the visitors to the train and gave them ■ Yea had an active football history well before the ■ August 2, 1889. “The Yea Football club journeyed a rattling send off. up the Muddy Creek on Thursday last, and sustained accepted formation date of 1893. After 1887: “I must not omit to mention that ■ July 1889. The Alexandra & Yea Standard carried another defeat at the hands of their redoubtahle anour worthy President (Mr C. a report of an Alexandra vs Yea game. Yea played in tagonists there. The result was, Muddy Creek, 2 goals, Munckton) accompanied the team, 10 behinds, to 2 behinds: the ground (M'Leish's, colours of “blue stripes on a white ground”. and his tall form and stentonian lungs “Owing to an unfortunate dispute in the last quarter Glenmore) was in a very sloppy condition, and hincould be seen and heard all over the dered any good play on either aide being shown.

The the game was brought to a sadden termination. During field, spurring his boys on to victory, a fierce scrimmage near the western houndary the ball Tallarook team visited Yea on Saturday and played “I am sure the many friends of their first match this season.

The odds before the game was held by E. Hall (Alexandra) when he was sudthe home club will scarcely need started were all in favour of the visitors, who possess a denly pushed from behind which caused him to "throw" reminding that the annual plain and good record this year, and certainly their play did not the ball. fancy dress ball and supper takes belie the good opinion ex pressed of them, their mark“The opposing team immediately claimed a " free place in the shire hall tonight, and and play ing together was a pleasure to see. They kick." The central umpire deeming that the " throw" ing from what I can gather I have every had shot after shot for goal but had no luck.

Yea, on the was not intentional, refused the claim, and ordered the contrary had the good fortune to obtain one goal, and reason to believe that the affair will players to "'play on." This the Yeaites refused to do, won their first match this season. To show the number be a great success. and a "' wrangling match" then wound up the proceed- of shots the visitors had, the results at the end of the “I cannot conclude without addings. game were Yea 1 goal 4 behinds, to 14 behinds. The ing my regret to the sudden and un“Certainly it did not much matter to the local team Tallarook team were entertained at dinner and left by expected loss of the cluh's energetic who had the game well in hand, still the last quarter of the evening train. While on the subject of football, I and indefatigable secretary. an hour could have easily turned the tables, as the Yea fancy the Alexandra team is expected here on Satur“In filling the latter position Mr men were decidedly improving and playing desperate. day next.

Black proved himself to be the right “However, the umpire had given his decision, which ■ September 6, 1889. “The Yea Football Team intend man in the right place, and I am could not be revoked; and the game concluded in favour journeying to Tallarook on Saturday (tomorrow) to try afraid the club will find it a difficult of Alexandra by 3 goals 12 behinds to nil.” conclusions with the team there.” matter to satisfactorily fill the va-

Yea played football throughtout 1880s

■ In 1903, there was a fierce dispute over the result of a football match between Yea and Alexandra.

The Alexandra & Yea Standard, in its June 26 issue, reported: “A meeting of the delegates of the Alexandra and Yea District Football Association was held at Jennings' Shamrock Hotel, on Wednesday after noon last.

“The following were pre sent:Messrs: W. Buckley and G. Kent (Thornton), Redpath and Purcell (Yea), J. W. Leckie and T. A. Fox (Alexandra), and S. Carmichael and W. Payne (Yarck).

“Mr. W. Buckley was voted to the chair on the motion of Messrs.

Leckie and Redpath.

“The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed, on the motion of Messrs. Leckie and Kent.

“The matter of the difference or disagreement of reports received from Alexandra and Yea in connection with points scored at the match on June 13, was then mentioned.

“Alexandra was the first to to lodge results, which showed the match to have ended in a draw, 4.10 each; on the other hand Yea claims to have won the contest by a point.

“Mr Leckie, who represented the case as one of a cross verdict between the umpires, entreated the Yea delegates to withdraw as the inference appeared to be that Alexandra was entitled to the behind that the Yea umpire failed to acknowledge.

“A long and desultory discussion ensued, which was concluded with the following motion :- By Messrs Leckie and KentThat the match in dispute be declared a draw. Carried.

“An amendment by Messrs Purcell and Redpath, that the case be submitted to the League, was lost.

“A further amendment, that the match be played over again on the Yarck ground, was also defeated.

“The conduct of the field umpire in connection with this dispute was adversely commented upon.

“In lieu of the match on July 4, with a combined Mansfield team, it wasdecided - That a match between the combined association be played on August 22, say at Merton, and that the four captains select the team on the following basis:- Five from the two leading clubs and four from each of the other two clubs.

“The following donations were read out as having been promised :-Mrs W. H. Whiting, £2 2s.; Mr H. Wood, pennant or equivalent in cash; Mr Redpath, £3 3s.; Mr. Buckley, £2 2s. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the business.”

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Wallan police intercepted a vehicle that was bearing false registration plates.

The vehicle was also unregistered.

Police conducted a search of the vehicle and have located seven unlabelled pill containers containing 310 tablets in total.

The tablets are believed to be a prescription medication for which the driver did not have the authority to possess.

Also located was a small amount of green vegetable matter believed to be cannabis.

The driver was charged with drug and traffic offences and was bailed to appear at court.

WILLIAMSON, Raymond Arnold In memory of my loving husband and stepfather and grandfather Judith; Sharon and David, Katrina and Ian; Emily and James; Jessica and Stephanie.

Love you always.

WILLIAMSON, Raymond Arnold 1927 - 2017 In loving memory of our dear Dad from his children, Peter and Margaret, David and Gwen, Mark and Liz, Megan and Phil and their families.

Rest in Peace.

WILLIAMSON. The Funeral service celebrating Ray's life will be held in St Luke's Anglican Church, Pelissier St, Yea on Wednesday July 12, 2017 at 1.00 pm.

At the conclusion of the service the cortege will proceed to the Old Yea Cemetery.

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PUBLIC NOTICES YEA GOLF CLUB AGM Tuesday, July 18 The Clubhouse at 7.00 pm Light Refreshments YEA TIGERS CRICKET CLUB AGM will be at the Recreation Reserve on Sunday July 9 at 11am.

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FOR SALE BUTCHER Meat Mincer. Stainless Steel with sausage attachment. Brand new. Still in box. Cost $2400. Sell $800.

0402 385 692.

HOUSE. Alexandra.

3BR Handiplank home on 2 acres. Quiet court location. VGC. $410,000. 5772 1659.

MOTOR BIKE. Suzuki GS 500F, Blue and white with fairing.

Road bike, as new.

12,000 kms. First reg. April 2012. Reg 1G8ZU. EC. $5000.

Yea. 0409 579 700.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Newsletter apology The July 2017 issue of the Indi Newsletter from Federal Independent Member for Indi, Cathy McGowan includes a cartoon on page 4 that details funding for the electorate. The cartoon says Wilson Transformers has received $100M. This figure is incorrect. The correct amount is $1M. Ms McGowan apologises to Wilson Transformers for any inconvenience caused by the mistake.

On October 4, 2016 at around 10.30am Justin Fitzpatrick was on his way to an appointment in the Yea area.

Justin was involved in a car accident before getting to his destination which resulted in his tragic death.

His family desperately needs to make contact with the person or company Justin was going to see.

Your help will assist in giving the family some closure.

Please contact Cheryl on 0425 797 475 or Sam on 0408 486 888.

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OATEN HAY Rolls, $40 includes GST. Tatura area.

0419 730 184

TV/WALL UNIT Perfect condition. $150. Alexandra.

5772 1310

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Local to Yea providing mowing services large and small. Fully insured.

• Ride-on and push mowing • Whipper snipping • Edging • Poisoning • Tip Runs • Other odd jobs Please call for a quote:

Daniel 0401 541 927 or Hannah 0400 768 239

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Wheel Alignments, Tyre Sales, Fitting and Balancing Available ■ All mechanical repairs ■ Handbook servicing ■ Roadworthy inspections ■ 4x4 specialist ■ Scan tool diagnostics ■ Iron Man 4x4 dealer ■ Windscreen/ battery sales

0403 358 624

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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

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GEOFF McLURE 0417 597 224

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www.blissinc.biz 0487 757 275

BATTERIES

BOAT HIRE

BEAUTY

BRICKLAYING

TV Antenna Installations Free to Air and Pay Satellite Installations

Alexandra Electronics Gerald O’Brien

52 Albert St, Alexandra 0409 050 495 G-YY16 AIR CONDITIONING/COOLING

ANTENNAS - TV

Benny’s Bricklaying

AIRCONDS • SPLIT SYSTEMS Specialist Commercial & Domestic ALL BRANDS Install • Supply • Repair & Service

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

Affordable O403 498 536 Pensioner Discount Cooling

Fully Licensed LD46125

Solutions PIC47285

AIR CONDITIONING

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

22 BON ST, ALEXANDRA

CALL SIMON GOODMAN

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♦ Brickwork ♦ Concreting ♦ Tiling ♦ Paving

• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Renovations

• Extensions • Verandahs • Carports

☎ 0409 997 632

BUILDING FOR OVER 30 YEARS

BIN HIRE

CAR AND TRUCK RENTALS

Offering services out of the Seymour Toyota Service Dept.

pau.dixon@yahoo.com.au

Car, Truck Campervan & 4WD Rentals

Call 5735 3050.

Bendigo TATA: 5442 9564.

Shepparton: 5823 5888

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COMPUTERS

CURTAINS AND BLINDS

ELECTRICAL GOODS

murrindindi COMPUTERS

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

Call the team today

CARPENTRY

CONCRETING

DENTAL SERVICES

ALAN’S CARPENTRY SERVICE

Fleetwood Concreting

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

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

Ph 0409 961 434

email fleetwoodconcreting@gmail.com

CARPENTRY

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ELECTRICAL

Phone HANS Mobile: 0448 899 325 Phone: 5797 3338 Email: hans@hanselectrics.com.au

Phone 0418 534 973

ELECTRICAL

DIRECT TO THE PUBLIC

Sales Direct To Public • Stock & Pet Feed • Far m 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

WHAT’S WHAT’S ON ON CARPENTRY

CONCRETING Alexandra & Yea

DRAFTING AND DESIGN

ELECTRICAL

EARTHMOVING

ELECTRICIANS

PREMIX Ready mix concrete

Serving the Shire of Murrindindi for 25 years

sand • screenings • reinforcing steel • plastic

5772 1815 or 0408 576 129 Certificate III General Constriction.

Extensions/Renovations. Verandahs & Pergolas. Assisting Owner Builders.

CARPET CLEANING

hollis@virtual.net.au

Lot 8 Peterkin Pl, Alexandra.

6 Grevillea St, Yea.

CONCRETING & LANDSCAPING

CARPET CLEANING

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

H-G17

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.

• Tile and grout/high pressure cleaning steamatic.

• Upholstery and rug cleaning com.au

H-G17

• Eco smart Electrician • • Everything Electrical • Domestic • Commercial • • Undergrounds • Electrical Design • Solar Installations •

5797 2555 DIRECT 0438 354 886

CHIMNEY SWEEP

CONTRACTING

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Phone 0418 543 310

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

Rec No 12906

ELECTRICIANS

ALEXANDRA CHIMNEY SWEEP

Electrical Services

Annual Cleaning Recommended

COMPUTERS

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Phone Bob 0409 420 673 5772 2316

CONVEYANCING

ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL AnL Electrical “No job too small”

Adam Hetherton - Electrical Contractor REC: 18382. 4 Toora Cres, Healesville 0407 506 215

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

• Domestic/Commercial/Industrial • Motor Control • Hot Water Services • Extensions/New Homes • Safety Switches • Stoves and Ovens • Underground Cabling • Surge Protection

‘Anything Electrical is Possible!’

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EXCAVATION

FURNITURE

HAIR AND BEAUTY

T&J MITCHELL EXCAVATION TRUCK TRAILER 5 Tonne and 25 Tonne BOBCAT track machines concrete driveways and sheds site excavation - site cleaning low loader hay and silage cartage and silage grab. dams and driveway constructions experienced tradie Tony ph 0408 584 854

ELECTRICIANS

EXCAVATION & EARTHMOVING

GARDEN & PROPERTY SERVICES

Dingo Mini Digger

Parker’s Garden and Property Services

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

PO Box 66, Alexandra

rle@virtual.net.au

5772 2978 ELECTRICAL

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!

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

EXCAVATIONS

email: parkerneildenise753@gmail.com

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 A vailable: 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

GLASS

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All aspects of gardening and mowing • Handyman service • Painting For a no obligation free quote

Call Neil, 0419 777 157

• Specialising in architectural glazing & aluminium fabrications • Commercial & domestic • Broken glass replacement • Aluminium shop fronts • Mirrors • Splashbacks • Shower Screens • Glass balustrading • Security doors • Flyscreens • Double glazing • Windscreens for machinery

Factory 1/269 Dead Horse Lane, Mansfield

Mob.: 0418 580 171 Ph: 5779 1005

PENSIONER DISCOUNT A VAIL ABLE

ELECTRICS

REC: 13433.

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• Free home site inpsection and quote • 24/7 Emergency break down service EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND WORKMANSHIP FROM LOCAL FAMILY BUSINESS

EMERGENCY CARE

EXCAVATIONS 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

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GLASS

HEALESVILLE:

GET

YOUR

dermalogica skincare careproducts productsnow skin Biosurfacefrom peel $40.00

Health Solutions for Everybody 1/10 High St, Yea 0407 437 866

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EXCAVATIONS

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.

GRAS S SLASHING: 4 extra heavy duty slashers.

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

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

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CLEAN CUT GLASS

All excavation works, 6 Ton Excavator, Bobcat & Tip Truck

• Window, Door and Shopfront Glass Replacement • Same Day Service • After Hours Service Available CALL STEVE Cash, EFTPOS, Credit Cards

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All Suburbs. Domestic & Commercial Bobcat 4in1 including drill & slasher

EXCAVATION & EARTHMOVING

0437 581 445

FLOORS

HANDYMAN

(A CFA recommendation)

HOLISTIC HEALING

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LEGAL SERVICES

PEST CONTROL

PLUMBERS

AW Cabinets

SPECIALISING IN ALL F ACETS OF CABINETRY • Kitchens Latest range of fittings, • Vanities finishes and design for all • Laundries domestic and commercial • Wa r d r o b e s 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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Contact Stephanie – 0415 361 755 to discuss your needs for your particular celebration, and I can come to you. Remember that photos are forever so let me help you shine.

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Health fund rebates available Contact Rebecca on 0466 720 323

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.

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Give me a try, I won’t let you down!

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SOLAR ELECTRICAL

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• 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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5 MELALEUCA ST, YEA PETER & LORETTA TRIM B: 5797 2800

STIHL SHOP

M: 0428 390 544 petertrim@westnet.com.au F: 5797 2295

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surrounding areas for 25 years.

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130 Years of Local Press

Count revealed 23 players ■ Newly-discovered press files show the Yea was active in football prior to the commonly accepted 1893 formation date.

Contemporary reports offer match descriptions from; ■ 1887 and 1889: against Alexandra and Tallarook; ■ 1890: against Alexandra and Muddy Creek.

The first match appears to have been on June 4, 1887, against visitors, Alexandra (see below, right).

Other games that year were also played against Tallarook (see match description on next page).

No press reports can be found for local football for 1888, but the following year sees fixtures also organised at Muddy Creek (Glenmore).

The 1889 report of the Tallarook match was published on September 13:“The football match, Yea v Tallarook, played on Saturday last, ended in the defeat of the former by 5 goals 5 behinds to 2 behinds.

“It is only fair to the Yea team to state that several of their best players did not put in an appearance, and that their opponents played with 23 men against 16 up to three-quarter time, when the men were ranged up and counted.

“Tallarook then gave Yea three men, and with this assistance Yea pressed their antagonists very hard indeed, just missing a goal or two.”

The Seymour Express newspaper (June 28, 1889) had previewed the Yea-Tallarook match: “The recently formed football club are practising regularly in anticipation of a challenge from Seymour or Tallarook.

If either event comes off 'our boys' will not be far behind.”

A report in the Alexandra & Yea Standard from April 4, 1890, suggests that Yea had a football heritage going back much earlier.

“The annual meeting of the football club was held at Davey's Hotel, on Mon day, when it was ultimately and unanimously decided to reform the club thoroughly, go regularly to practice, and endeavour to reachieve the honors the club used to possess some time ago.”

In the previous year, the Club had been active socially. The press scribe noted in the Standard’s ‘Yea Jottings’: “I hear it is the intention of the football club to close the season with a ball, to be held in the shire hall.”

Teams in the region also included combinations from Yarck, Gobur, Ruffy, Thornton, Tallarook.

Seymour Mansfield and Darlingford.

There was certainly a ‘Yea Football Club’ in existence in 1889. It wrote a letter to the Yea Shire Council seeking a refund. The Seymour Express (Sept. 17, 1889) reported: “From Yea Football Club, requesting that a portion of rent paid by them for use of Sliire Hall be refunded. — Cr Purcell was of opinion that no refund should be made.

“It cost the council 7s 6d each time the hall was used, and he thought when it was used for the purpose of holding an entertainment, those using it ought to be able to pay for it. No action taken.”

On July 4, 1890. The Yea correspondent wrote: “A football match was played here on Saturday between a scratch team fron.Glenmore and the local men. The game was very very unequal, Yea having the

1889 grudge match between Yea-Alexandra councillors ■ “An unexpected visit from the Alex andra Rangers quite took our young men by surprise on Saturday last, as it was understood the football match was off,” reported the Yea correspondent to the Alexandra and Yea Standard on August 30, 1889.

“However not to disappoint the visitors the local men mustered 20 strong, the game coimmencing about 2.30. p.m.

“It was evident from the start that the Rangers were not on a par with a team of a partly somewhat similar name hailing from Alexandra, their play being at times anything hut good, with exceptions of course.

“Yea, I must say, played remarkably well, and although the team was not a strong one, shared good form.

“A lad named Clarke, from Tasmania, played an excellent game as did McCann who kicked an almost impossible goal, also Anthony, Develin, Toohey, M' Leish and several others.

“For the .Rangers - Watt, (1 goal), Stillman, Vining, Asling, McMartin, (2), Tossol, (2), showed very fair form.

“The game resulted as follows :-Yea, 2 goals 12 behinds ; Rangers, 1 goal 4 behinds. I must mention in all fairness to the losers that they played with only 18 men, while their opponents had their full complement and declined although asked to play with equal numbers.

“Mr Stillman mentioned this fact in replying (as captain) for his club.

Mr J. Robinson made a very fair and impartial umpire.

“The football match of the season is about to take place shortly, and intense interest is being evinced as to the probable result of the match, viz, that between the Alexandra and Yea Shire Councillors.

“Money is changing hands in this, the greatest event of the year in sporting circles. Several councillors are privately taking lessons and tuition in the rules of the game.

“I suppose all the officers will be allowed to take part in this game , poundkeepers included.

“It seems to me that the man who will desire most sympathy at the end of the game will be the central umpire. ● A football match between Yea Shire and Alexandra Shire councillors was organised in 1889, reported The Standard. game in their own hands kicking 7 goals 4 behinds to one behind. It is only fair to state Glen more did not play with anything like their best team but they expect to turn the tables when Yea visits Glenmore.”

In 1893, the Alexandra and Yea Standard quoted The Yea Chronicle: “Commenting on the recent football match betweeda Alexandra and Yea, the Chronicle says:-" The Yea players would have shone much more brilliantly had they remembered the golden rule of football, i.e., Stick to your places and not rove all

over the ground.

“They meed practice in the “May they profit by the lesson. So meantime, and the men must keep far as the records go, Saturday’s beat- to their positions in the field just as ing was the worst the Yea boys ever had, and Giles and his team are to be complimented on the effective way in which they did their work.

“I hope to see Yea, in the return match, retrieve the disaster, if they do not actually turn the tables on their victorious opponents “One thing must be mentioned to their credit, viz.. they took their gruel, though given with a pot-stick lnstead of a spoon, like genuine footballers.

good cricketers always do.

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Yea and Homewood combine for match against Alexandra ■ “On Saturday afternoon last a return football match between the (Alexandra and Yea-Homwood Combined teams) was played at Johnson's Creek, opposite the Belle Vue Hotel, in a paddock kindly lent for the occasion by Dr E. W. Sampsson, it was reported on September 30, 1892.

There was a fairly large gathering of spectators, amongst them being Dr Jee, Messrs Doberty, Munckton, Graham, Jackson, J. Murphy, J. McMinn, McNicol, H. Maubey, E. W. Sampson, A. Stillman, A. Baker, Oates (Yea), and Elliott (Miller's Ponds).

Amongst the ladies on the ground were Mrs.Hutchinson. Miss Thom, Miss Barras, Miss N. McMinn, Misses Johnson, Miss Robinson (Thornton), and Mrs Parsons.

Mr W. Parsons was central umpire, the goal umpires being A. Hall (Alexandra) and Pettigrew (Yea).

The play all through the match was not up to much. In fact, it was very unlike football.

At quarter time the score stood Yea’s goal 1 behind, Alexandra nil.

Half time: Alexandra 1 goal 2 behinds, Yea.1 goal 1 behind.

In the third quarter Yea added a behind and in the fourth Alexandra scored two, the final result being Alexandra 1 goal 4 behinds, Yea 1 goal 2 behinds.

Alexandra's goal was kicked by Kenny, and Yea's by M. McLelsh.

The former's behinds were scored by Kellock, Peck (2), and Lee, the latter's by McPherson and Drysdale.

For Alexandra, Kellam, Kenny, Lee, Maddeford, and H. Robinson played best; and for the visitors Maynard (captain), M'Pherson, Antony, M'Leieh, Robinson, W. Williamson, Burns, and Mitchell well.

● A press report of what is believed to be Yea’s first football match, against Alexandra, printed in the Alexandra and Yea Standard on June 10, 1887.

First game may have been played on June 4, 1887 ■ Old newspaper clippings indicate that Yea’s first football match may have been held locally on Saturday, June 4, 1887, against Alexandra.

Reports in both the Seymour Express and Alexandra and Yea Standard newspaper point to a match at Yea, manned by the “recently formed” club.

The June 10 Standard says the match ended with Alexandra scoring 2 goals, 5 behind; with Yea restricted to 2 behinds.

Yea’s best players were named as Lees, Lang, Dods and Davis.

It was reported that because of bad weather the ‘Yeaites’ did not expect Alexandra to make the journey for the match.

The 2pm match did not start until almost an hour later.

The visitors were entertained that night at Rankin’s Hotel.

A return match, with Yea visitors travelling to Alexandra, was staged on July 23. A game against Tallarook was played on July 9.

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130 Years of Local Press First match FOOTALL. ALEXANDRAV.YEA. “On Saturday last fifteen members of the Alexandra football club journeyed to Yea to "battle" with a like number of the club recently formed at the latter place.

“Real football weather greeted the players, for when the Alexandra contingent left it was raining in torrents and continued until Yea was reached.

“At noon the rain ceased and made the game somewhat more agreeable than otherwise would have been the case, footballers heeding not the mud and slosh. so long as there was an absence of rain ...

“The following is the team that represented Alexandra: E. Hall.

W. Hubbard, A. McKay, T. Mensforth, G. Milroy, R Empoy W. Dobson (captain), J. Davies (vice-captain), H. Dobson, W. Cocking, J. Tossel, A. McMartin, E. Lipsconmbe, W. Hemmings, and C. Fooks.

“It was arranged that the match should commence at two o'clock sharp, but owing to the bad weather the Yeaites did not expect that Alexandra would venture the journey “This caused a considerable amount of delay, as not only did the Alexandra team arrive early, but were on the ground in all readiness a quarter of an hour before the appointed time, and spent three quarters of an hour in practice.

“The game was started shortly before three o'clock and Captain Dobson, of Alexandra, winnirg the toss took choice of goals.

“Captain Lang, of Yea, kicked off and for the first part of the game the play was very even.

“Shortly before the first change Alexandra forced the ball down and secured first goal, kicked by Milroy.

“Upon changing positions it was seen that Alexandra had the game in their own hands, and at call of time the result was Alexandra 2 goals 5 behinds; Yea 2 behinds.

“Mensforth registered the second goal for Alexandra. Those deserving of mention for Alexandra are-Mensforth, Dobson's (2), Lipscombe, E. Hall, G. Milroy, and Cocking; and for Yea - Lees, Lang, Dods, and Davis.

“The visitors were entertained in the evening at an excellent supper at Rankin's hotel, and all seemed highly pleased with the associations that had been formed that day.

“Mr. E. Hall, the energetic secretary, deserves the thanks of the club for the arranging of tlis match, and has proved himself most worthy of the office recerntly vacated by his brother, Mr Fred Hall.

“The club is certainly to be complimented upon gaining the first victory in this district this season, and we hope that it will not be the last.

“It is expected that matches will be played with Doon, Tallarook, Kilmore, Mansfield, Jamieson, and probably a team from Melbourne, selected by Mr. W. O'Connor.

“This gentleman is particularly anxious that Alexandra should meet a junior teaml from the mntropolis, and no doubt thei Alexandra Football Club will willingly consent to such if the arrangements are officially conveyed.”

- Alexandra & Yea Standard June 10, 1887

From Page Page 28 23 ● From took the premier position for years by systematic passing and kicking, and Essendon achieved distinction in the same way last season,” the Yea scribe penned.

In 1891, the Seymour Express noted: “Seven acres of land at northern side of Snodgrass-street, Yea, have been reserved for a recreation ground.”

Meeting to form club ■ It was on April 19, 1893, that a meeting was held at the Royal Mail Hotel, Yea, “for the formation of a Yea Football Club”.

The meeting was convened by Chas. Carr.

A July press report said a match with Alexandra did not go ahead because the visitors had an outbreak of measles.

“Tne Yea Footballers were deemed to disappointment through the Alexandra team not being able to put in an appearance last Saturday owing to the prevalence of measles.

“The match will, however, be played on some future date.

“On Saturday next the Yea team meet Homewood on the ground of the latter.

“The Yea team will be chosen from the following :- Barratt, Anderson, Blackburn, Burns, Borrie, Cleeland, Corlhue (Corlass?), Carr, Dean, W. Drysdale, R. Dryslale, J. Hume, Lloyd, M'Asey, McManus, McLeish, A. Smith, E. Smith, Snodgrass, Thompson, Wilson, Withers.”

On September 21, 1893, local paper readers were told: “On Saturday next the Yea footbhallers travel to Flowerdale.

“The Yea team will be chosen from the following players :- Burns, Barrett, Blackburn, Baird, Borrie, Corlass, Carr, Cleeland, Drysdale (3), Hume, McAsey, Snodgrass, Dean, Thompson, Sandilands, E. Smith, A. Smith, McManus, MnLeish, Maynard, Lloyd, Sheard, and Dillon.

“As this is the last match to be played from home, the Yea boys are expected to turn up in full force.

The Chronicle reported that a football match between the Seymour and Yea Shire Councils would probably take place on Saturday week (Sept. 30), and ‘Lonehand' in the Seymour Express, tought that some really good fun may be expected. " Cr Condon says he will grass the entire Seymour team before the day is over, but the president and Cr. Donaldson have already been appointed to shadow him, so that the boot may be on the other foot before the game is over.

“A prominent Seymour council-

● Australian Rules football spread widely across Victoria in the late 19th Century. In 1886, a crowd of 34,000 people was attracted in Melbourne. Yea’s first games appear to have been played in 1887. This sketch, provided by the State Library, shows play at Yarra Park.

Yea struggles in its first season

■ The Yea footballers battled to find success in the first matches reported by local newspapers.

■ June 3, 1887. Alexandra 2.5, d. Yea, 0.2. At Yea. ■ July 9, 1887. Tallarook, 2.9 d Yea, 2.8. At Yea. ■ July 23, 1887. Alexandra, 7.12, d Yea, 0.1. At Alexandra.

● The Yea correspondent of the Seymour Express (July 9, 1889) documented a football match against Muddy Creek. lor is also anxious to meet the presi- arrival the game was started. Barrett dent of the Yea Council, but believ- captained Yea boys, and Giles acted ing discretion to be the better part of in a similar capacity for the valor, that far-seeing gentleman has Alexandrians, while Stillman underdecided that his position will be in took the arduous duties of central close proximity to the goal umpire." umpire.

Also in Septembver 1893, the Yea “Almost as soon as ball was newspaper reported: “TheYea bounced the home team scored by a footballers journed to Alexandra on kick out of a scrimmage; after the Saturday last to try conclusions with second bounce ball was taken to Yea the local team there. goal, and by a lucky kick put through “With the exception of two or again. three good players, notably Gray and “The Alexandra players seemed Antony, they had a good team, quite at home, while at the Yea boys “Arrangements were made to were all at sea, but they last woke up play on the Alexandra football ground, so that the cabs drove right to their responsibilities, and managed on to the " scene of battle," and in to keep the other side busier, “The first quarter ended with 3 less than a quarter of an hour after goals 3 behinds to 'Xandra, and 1 behind to Yea. “The last quarter was all in favor of Alexandra, who put on 3 more goals, making the final scores: Alexandra, 9 goals 9 behinds; Yea, 1 goal 4 behinds.

For the winners Croughey was the best, well seconded by Rance, Herring, Dobson, Robinson, and Giles.

For Yea, in addition to those previously mentioned, were Carr, Smith, and Maynard.

“The game throughout was played in a most friendly spirit and temper, and Still man carried out his duties to everyone's satisfaction.”

A letter writer, ‘H.B.’, suggested that the Yea players don fancy dress ● An advertisement in The Yea Chronicle on April 13, 1893, to generate funds for “the terrible called for people to attend a meeting at the Royal Mail Hotel distress existing in Melbourne.” HB suggested a silver coin donation. to form a football club.

Early days

■ Formed in 1859, Melbourne and Geelong are among the world’s oldest football clubs.

They were soon followed by Carlton (1864) and North Melbourne (1869).

More teams were created in the 1870s; including Essendon (1871), St Kilda (1873), and Hawthorn (1873).

By this stage, football clubs had also formed in other parts of Victoria Huge crowds soon attended games in Melbourne.

In 1880, big matches might attract crowds of 15,000. In 1886 a South Melbourne v Geelong game attracted 34,000, “possibly the largest football crowd in the world up to that point” according to Prof. Geoffrey Blainey.

Tallarook in 1887 game Tallarook v. Yea. (Held over from last week) “A well contested match was played at Yea on Saturday, 9th inst., between the abovenamed clubs, Tallarook playing 12 men, and the locals 15.

“Winnell captained the visitors, and Laing the local club.

“At half-time the game stood Tallarook 1 goal, 4 behinds; Yea, 1 goal 2 behind.

“Shortly before half-time was called one of the Talla rook team kicked the ball, it striking another of his team, and went through the posts, the umpire giving it as a goal to Yea, which they (Tallarook) disputed, but the umpire allowed it to Yea. “The final result was Tallarook, 2 goals 9 behinds; Yea, 2 goals 8 behiuds.

“Roberts, J. Howe, Winnell, Maddigan, Ryan, and Woods played a good game for Tallarook, as did Lee, Home, Laing, Mullens and Toohey for Yea. “At the conclusion of the match the Club entertained the visitors at Rankin's Hotel, where an excellent luncheon was laid.

“After the usual toasts were proposed and responded to the visitors left by the 6.30 train after one of the most enjoyable matches played this year.”

- Seymour Express, July 22, 1887

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Yea v Powelltwon At Yea Rec. Reserve Photos: Rob Clements

● Trent McMahon under pressure from two Powelltown opponents

● Cameron Ryan shows courage in the Tigers-Demons clash

● Andrew Chisholm

● Zac Pell

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NORTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE: DIVISION 1 SCORES AT A GLANCE SENIORS

■ Results. Saturday, July 8.

Heidelberg 8.0 10.3 15.7 18.12 (120) d Whittlesea 2.1 5.2 7.5 12.5 (77) Heidleberg. Goalkickers: J. Treloar 4, W. Knight 3, L. Wilson, S. Grimley, J. McNamara 2, P. Bower, M. Pianto, C. Gaylard, T. Sheppard, W. Goss. Best: S. Gilmore, T. Sullivan, L. Wilson, M. Brunelli, W. Knight, R. Stone.

Whittlesea. Goalkickers: J. Sherman 4, C. Bland 3, J. Murphy 2, N. Andrews, J. Daniel, N. Lacey.

Best: C. Horman, J. Robinson, J. Ormerod, J. Murphy, J. Dyson, C. Bland.

RESERVES

Heidelberg 4.3 9.6 13.8 19.15 (129) d Whittlesea 0.1 0.3 3.3 5.3 (33) Heidelberg. Goalkickers: L. Wilson 6, L. Daniels 3, M. Sutton, O. Stapleton 2, H. Woodhouse, J. Sutterby, M. Baxter, V. Pilinis, I. Silic, G. Fable.

Best: O. Stapleton, J. Sutterby, L. Wilson, L. Daniels, J. Stapleton, C. Hehir.

Whittlesea. Goalkickers: S. Dempsey 4, C. Ince.

Best: C. Ince, N. Pupillo, C. Fitzgerald, B. Caldow, M. Taplin, S. Dempsey

UNDER 19

Whittlesea - Bye

AFL YARRA RANGES DIVISION 2 SCORES AT A GLANCE SENIORS

■ Results. Round 12. Saturday, July 8.

Alexandra 21.8 (134) d Yarra Junction 14.9 (99).

Seville 18.15 (123) d Yarra Glen 11.9 (75).

AFL YARRA RANGES DIVISION 2 SCORES AT A GLANCE

AFL YARRA RANGES DIVISION 1 SCORES AT A GLANCE

Kinglake 9.16 (70) d Thornton-Eildon 5.4 (34).

Powelltown 12.10 (82) d Yea 10.8 (68).

■ Ladder. 1. Seville, 181.29, 44. 2. Belgrave, 159.92, 33. 3. Powelltown, 116.38, 36. 4. Yarra Glen, 158.74, 32. 5. Alexandra, 107.02, 28. 6.

Kinglake, 109.88, 24. 7. Yarra Junction, 72.52, 16. 8. Yea, 54.97, 12. 9. Thornton-Eildon, 38.99, 4.

■ Fixture. Round 13. Saturday, July 15.

Belgrave v Seville. Powelltown v Alexandra.

Thornton-Eildon v Yarra Junction. Yea v Yarra Glen. Kinglake - Bye.

Olinda-Ferny Creek 11.9 (75) d Upwey-Tecoma 4.19 (43).

■ Ladder. 1. Olinda-Ferny Creek, 196.29, 38.

2. Wandin, 170.15, 38. 3. Healesville, 207.11, 36. 4. Woori Yallock, 197.84, 32. 5. UpweyTecoma, 99.67, 22. 6. Mt Evelyn, 83.35, 18. 7.

Monbulk, 112.82, 16. 8. Emerald, 65.83, 16. 9.

Warburton-Millgrove, 37.47, 4. 10. GembrookCockatoo, 34.41, 0.

■ Fixture. Round 13. Saturday, July 15.

Gembrook-Cockatoo v Wandin. Monbulk v Woori Yallock.Mt Evelyn v Emerald. UpweyTecoma v Warburton-Millgrove. Healesville v Olinda-Ferny Creek.

RESERVES

■ Results. Round 12. Saturday, July 8.

Alexandra 23.13 (151) d Yarra Junction 1.2 (8).

Yarra Glen 13.12 (90) d Seville 3.8 (26).

Thornton-Eildon 11.8 (74) d Kinglake 4.3 (27).

Powelltown 11.9 (75) d Yea 4.10 (34). Belgrave - Bye. ■ Ladder. 1. Yarra Glen, 407.66, 48. 2.

Belgrave, 307.79, 44. 3. Powelltown, 141.00, 36.

4. Alexandra, 170.05, 32. 5. Seville, 83.61, 24.

6. Yea, 67.80, 20. 7. Thornton-Eildon, 40.90, 16.

8. Kinglake, 35.55, 12. 9. Yarra Junction, 46.56, 8.

AFL YARRA RANGES DIVISION 1 SCORES AT A GLANCE SENIORS

■ Results. Round 12. Saturday, July 8. Emerald 14.13 (91) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 7.9 (51).

Healesville 16.18 (114) d Warburton-Millgrove 5.7 (37). Wandin 14.14 (98) d Monbulk 9.15 (69).

Woori Yallock 17.15 (117) d Mt Evelyn 4.8 (32).

RESERVES

■ Results. Round 12. Saturday, July 8. Emerald 8.22 (70) d Gembrok-Cockatoo 4.4 (28).

Healesville 21.13 (139) d Warburton-Millgrove 1.6 (12). Wandin 9.14 (68) d Monbulk 5.6 (36).

Mt Evelyn 16.11 (107) d Woori Yallock 7.4 (46).

■ Ladder. 1. Yarra Glen, 407.66, 48. 2.

Belgrave, 307.79, 44. 3. Powelltown, 141.00, 36. 4. Alexandra, 170.05, 32. 5. Seville, 83.61, 24. 6. Yea, 67.80, 20. 7. Thornton-Eildon, 40.90, 16. 8. Kinglake, 35.55, 12. 9. Yarra Junction, 46.56, 8.

UNDER 18

■ Results. Round 12. Saturday, July 8. Emerald 8.13 (61) d Gembrok-Cockatoo 4.3 (27).

Healesville 9.11 (65) d Warburton-Millgrove 7.9 (51).

■ Ladder. 1. Emerald, 354.18, 40. 2. Mt Evelyn, 352.45, 40. 3. Wandin, 177.76, 36. 4.

Healesville, 109.32, 30. 5. Upwey-Tecoma, 98.10, 24. 6. Warburton-Millgrove, 71.83, 16. 7.

Woori. Yallock, 55.03, 16. 8. Gembrook-Cockatoo, 54.02, 10. 9. Monbulk, 62.44, 8. 10. Yarra Glen, 29.28, 0.

AFL YARRA RANGES NETBALL SCORES AT A GLANCE DIV. 2: A-GRADE

■ Results. Round 12. Saturday, July 8. Seville 0 d by Yarra Glen 0. Yarra Junction 45 d Alexandra 28. Belgrave - Bye. Kinglake 57 d Thornton-Eildon 20. Yea 38 d Powelltown 34.

DIV. 2: B-GRADE

■ Results. Round 12. Saturday, July 8. Seville 0 d by Yarra Glen 0. Yarra Junction 51 d Alexandra 42. Belgrave - Bye. Kinglake 49 d Thornton-Eildon 16. Yea 73 d Powelltown 10.

DIV. 2: C-GRADE

■ Results. Round 12. Saturday, July 8.

Alexandra 46 d Yarra Junction 13. Yarra Glen Bye. Kinglake - Bye. Yea 66 d Powelltown 6.

Belgrave - Bye.

DIV. 2: D-GRADE

■ Results. Round 12. Saturday, July 8.

Alexandra 39 d Yarra Junction 5. Belgrave Bye. Yarra Glen - Bye. Yea 10 d Powelltown 10.

Kinglake 24 d Thornton-Eildon 16.

SCOREBOARD

■ The Local Paper’s sports coverage is abbreviated this week.

Junior football and netball in the Seymour District Junior Football and Netball League had a general bye to tie in with the school holidays.

Normal competition resumes this week.

Our regular coverage of the Riddell, Goulburn Valley and Kyabram District Leagues will resume in the July 19 issue.

Some results are unavailable this week due to a last-minute production problem at The Local Paper office.

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YEA FOOTBALL CLUB MATCH REPORTS SENIORS Yea 10.8 (68) defeated by Powelltown 12.10 (82) Yea took a giant leap forward in itsdevelopment on Saturday but couldn't quite finish the job, losing a tight contest with Powelltown by 14 points.

After leading at every change, the Tigers were unable to sustain the same intensity in the last quarter, conceding four goals to one, two of which came on the back of 50 metre penalties.

Yea made a bright start, taking a nine-point buffer into the first break and retaining this advantage at half time against a more experienced Demons outfit.

Harrison Jarvie (two goals) was superb, putting in his best performance in what has been a great season already.

Dan O'Dwyer was outstanding in the air and on the ground, while Riley Aldous was an everpresent danger at stoppages.

Cameron Evans found plenty of the football, Zac Pell controlled the ruck and Eddie Neilson led a dour backline, with Trav Kirkham offering excellent aerial support.

Short kicking and quick movement of the ball was again on display, exposing Powelltown on several occasions but there was still some basic skill errors that let the home side down.

While there were plenty of positives to take out the match, it was disappointing that the Tigers couldn't get the four points after being ahead on the scoreboard for the first three quarters.

Yea will attempt to knock over Yarra Glen next Saturday.

Yea. Goalkickers: H. Jarvie 2, S. Pearce 2, C. Evans, T. McMahon, B. Bullen, P. Evans, D. Webb, L. Beattie. Best Players: H. Jarvie, L. Kelly, R. Aldous, D. O'’Dwyer, E. Neilson, C. Evans Powelltown. Goalkickers: S. Carter 3, R. McCrimmon 2, A. Oxley 2, Z. Atkins 2, D. Rees, R. Goodinson, J. Rohan. Best Players: N. Moody, R. McCrimmon, T. Hallmark, S. Carter, M. McArthur, M. Pote

RESERVES

Yea 4.10 (24) defeated by Powelltown 11.9 (75) Yea's finals aspirations took a heavy hit on the weekend following a 51-point defeat at the hands of Powelltown.

The Tigers went into the match undermanned and in need of a win to get back into the top five, but it wasn't to be as the visitors controlled the game from quarter time onwards.

Yea actually looked the better team early on and took a five point-buffer into the first break, before the Demons hit back with a four goal to one second term handed them a 16-point advantage at half time.

Rhys Ali returned to football after a week off and was simply brilliant, giving away more than a few inches in the ruck and holding his own before dominating through the midfield from an offensive and defensive perspective.

Zac Butler battled hard in the centre, Ryan Akers was solid in the back half and Jack Sundblom continued his great year, while Ben Middleton offered plenty in the air on a tough day for key position players.

The Reserves will have an uphill battle to reach the finals but it certainly isn't an insurmountable task, although they will be relying on other results depending on how may wins they can produce in the next month.

The Tigers face a tough assignment in Yarra Glen at the Recreation Reserve on the weekend.

Yea. Goalkickers: C. Armstrong 2, L. Dainter, T. Butterworth. Best Players: R. Ali, J. Sundblom, R. Akers, B. Middleton, D. Ali, Z. Butler Powelltown. Goalkickers: P. Miller 4, B. Walker 2, C. Ladewig 2, M. Wood, S. Koster, L. Miller. Best Players: C. Ladewig, P. Miller, D. McGaffin, L. Eigner, J. Sands, M. Kogelman.

- Patrick Evans

YEA NETBALL MATCH REPORTS SOPHIE WATT’S 100 GAMES The Yea Football Netball Club was lucky when the Watts family joined the club in 2008, all fantastic contributors to the club, on and off the court.

The second oldest of the sisters, Sophie, became a stand out junior player for Yea and in 2012, at 15 years old she joined the senior ranks.

On Saturday against Powelltown she celebrated her 100th game, the first of the Watts family to reach the milestone.

Sophie went straight into the B-Grade side and has had a remarkable senior career so far, playing in Grand finals in B grade in 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2016, just missing out on the 2014 grand final by a goal in the preliminary final. This is quite an accomplishment in just 100 games of netball and at such a young age.

Of course 2013 and 2015 will be the years she remembers well as the team won the premiership and she played a major part in both.

In 2013 the side was coached by her father Brad in what was a special day for the family.

This season has seen Soph elevated to AGrade alongside her sister Nikki, playing mostly in WA or C. Soph is a fast and elusive midcourter and she has one of the best smiles on and off the court, a friend to everyone.

Congratulations Sophie on your 100 games and we wish you many more.

A-GRADE

This was going to be a close encounter as last time A-Grade played Powelltown they lost in a tight contest.

It was an awesome start by the Tigers, with all seven players throwing everything on the line right from the start.

Meg and Nikki found their groove early, communicating and reading off each other well.

Midcourt's Sophie Watts and Chelsea had a solid start, driving strong and applying some great defence. Defenders, Sarah, Megan and Bridget were outstanding, applying some heavy one on one defence. First quarter: Tigers led by 2 goals.

In the second quarter there was only the one change to the WD position, with Soph Stares coming on. Soph brought some beautiful hands over and she worked the ball well from defence to attacking. It was a much better quarter, pushing the lead out by eight at half-time.

The third quarter Yea kept pushing the lead out but Powelltown were still hanging around.

Coach Cindy took the court this quarter, working with Sarah who played in the Centre position. Sarah brought some run through the court and applied some wonderful one on one pressure. Shooters, Meg and Nikki kept building and putting up shots, trying to score off every ball.

Defenders, Megan and Bridget pulled in every possible ball, communicating well.

The last quarter wasn't the Tigers best one.

Powelltown took on the game, chipping back and scoring off Yea's errors. A little loss of concentration and possession brought Powelltown right back into the game. Yea took away the points in a close encounter yet again. Well done to all girls on not giving up in the final minutes of the game. They will face Yarra Glen next weekend at home.

Yea 38 def Powelltown 34 Goals: M .Sundblom 25, N. Watts 13 Best: S. Watts, N. Watts, S. Armstrong Award: Sophie Watts

B-GRADE

In the absence of coach/player Cindy Hayes the wins didn't stop there for the Tigers with another solid win from B-Grade.

It all started with Tigers defenders, Chelsea, Lauren and Rhi working so well together. Taking some wonderful rebounds meant that Tigers could hit the front. Cindy and Kate moved the ball well through the midcourt, meaning that Reggie and Reg had enough time to create some space and drive to the post. It was a solid first

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quarter with Yea scoring a top of 22 goals and keeping Powelltown to only one goal.

Moving into the second quarter, Rach came on into GD who worked well with Rhi in GK, Loz moved out into WD who shut down Powelltown’s WA. Hannah was back again this week, playing with B-Grade. She was very handy through the midcourt making some strong leads to the ball and working well with Cindy, Kate and Reg. The third and fourth quarter Yea extended their lead. With all players doing their job and working as a team Yea took away the four points.

They will train hard this week, with Yarra Glen coming up next. Well done girls on a solid win against Powelltown.

Yea 73 def Powelltown 10 Goals: A,. Akers 28, R. Bell 27, R .Aldous 8, K. Elliot 10 Best: R. Aldous, H. Christie, R. Bell Award: Regina Bell

It was a close game and a lot more work had to be done by the Tigers to take home the win. It was a low scoring quarter, with both team scoring a few goals each. Alicia came in GA and really helped build on composure and keeping possession of the ball. She worked well with Ebony who popped back into WA and Tessa who also went back into C. Defensively, all players were still the same, as each one was working over time to gain possession of the ball.

The last quarter was the Tigers’ best quarter scoring 6 goals to 2. Alicia and Amy worked themselves out, giving each other space and allowing midcourters Rhi and Ebony to do some work on the circles edge. Defenders Sarah Leisa and Jill were having a day out, taking amazing intercepts and communicating well.

Yea came home with an eight-goal win; well done girls.

Yea 18 def Powelltown 10 Goals: A. O'Connor 7, A. Smith-Jones 11 Best: L. Peters, A. Smith-Jones, J Hargreaves Award: Jill Hargreaves - Lauren Hearn

C-GRADE The Tigers came to win with an amazing start.

First centre pass was going the way of Powelltown but it didn't get far until Emily and Jude picked off a loose ball.

Working together, Molly, Jude and Jess worked it into Fiona and Yea scored. It didn't stop there, Tigers kept possession and kept building on their prelims and balancing the court. Defenders, Deb, Ruby and Emily were clean when trying to win possession, always having a go and backing each other up. They kept Powelltown to only two goals in the first quarter while we score an incredible 16 goals.

Second quarter: both Jess and Fiona stayed the same, as well as Molly. Jordan came on into the Centre position to replace mum Judy.

Jordan brought confidence to the team, giving an option to the ball at all times.

Both Molly and Jordan fed well to Fi and Jess this quarter with them scoring 13 goals between them. Kim came on into GD to replace daughter Ruby, which brought a little competition on who could play it better! The defenders worked hard and they all showed improvement.

The third and fourth quarter Yea crept out to a promising lead. Tigers kept building and building and the score line showed a well deserved win. Powelltown didn't score any goals in the last half, so credit to the defenders on applying a huge amount of pressure. It wasn't only the defenders on the day that kept them at only six goals, it was every single player.

It was an amazing game to watch with everyone working together so well. One of the best games they've played all year. Great job girls!

Keep up the good work.

Yea 66 def Powelltown 6 Goals: F. Purvis 31, J. Armstrong 35 Best: F. Purvis, M .Jarvie, J. Armstrong Award: Judy Watts and Jess Armstrong

D-GRADE

It was a slow start this week for the Tigers, with major errors setting them back. There were patches of excellent play and then some patches of silliness.

Alicia and Amy were working well together in the circle, working it around with midcourters Tess and Ebony. Defensively, Jill (best on court), Leisa and Sarah were outstanding, applying pressure on Powelltown attackers. It was an even quarter with both teams scoring four goals each.

Going into the second quarter, coach Deb brought on some fresh legs to help hit the front.

Defensively all players stayed the same as the pressure was enormous and they were all working incredibly well together. There was a swap in the Centre position with Rhi coming on, she helped create some space and steady the team. India came on in WA and worked well with Rhi. Amy stayed the same this quarter but in the GS position Molly came on and moved exceptionally well, really trying to work for the front spot. It was a much better quarter, with Tigers pushing the lead out by three goals.

YEA GOLF CLUB REPORT

■ There were 14 men players contesting a par event on Saturday at Yea. Michael Spagnolo playing off a single figure handicap of 9, scored -1 to win from Alan Pell (10) and Neil Peterson (13) on CB. Michael was also nearest the pin on the 11th hole. Malcolm Bett won the Club Award on CB from He. He didn't have a good golfing day but not to be outdone, won the super draw for chook lotto.

New member Christine Simmons, playing her second round at Yea, won the ladies event Many thanks to Miranda and Rob Gill who stepped in at the last minute to cater for Rotary on Thursday night. Another example of the grea workers we have at Yea Golf Club.

The first round of the three-week, winter gender challenge started at Yea Golf Club on Wednesday. Unfortunately for the ladies, with quite a few away, their numbers were down and the men dominated the results, albeit with some very good scores.

Mick Spagnolo was the winner with an excellent 39 points from Martin Lowe on 38, Jeff Moss 33 and a number of players on 32. Vicky Butler, fresh from her Italian sojourn, was bes for the women with 30 points. No-one was nearest the pin. The club was pleased to welcome new member Christine Simmons for her firs round. The battle continues over the next two weeks culminating with a Christmas in July lunch on July 19.

Members are reminded that the club's annual meeting will be held at 7pm on Tuesday July 18at the clubhouse. Please come along if you are able.

- Gary Pollard

ALEXANDRA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB MATCH REPORTS SATURDAY

The AFLYarra Ranges League Round 12 of the 2017 season last Saturday saw the Rebels return to Rebel Park and host Yarra Junction for two games of football and four games of netball.

It was the Rebels first home game in four weeks after narrow losses to the top sides, the weather was fine but cold and a big crowd boosted by the return of premiership players of 1997 (seniors) and 2007 (reserves) and other past players. The Alexandra players wore black armbands as a mark of respect to the Dundas family after their beautiful Steph lost her courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis.

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ALEXANDRA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB MATCH REPORTS RESERVES

The Reserves, after a run of three consecutive losses, were able to field a much stronger team on the field than had ventured to Belgrave recently with nine changes to the team.

Alexandra began well and with new player Scott Isaacs showing out and the inclusion of Matt Steiner back after a serious facial injury and Isaac Hedger, the Rebels set the tone of the game with eight first-quarter goals.

Alexandra continued to keep the scoreboard moving in the second and the defense led by Daniel Rouget had kept the visitors goalless until the main break. Ben Podger-Carroll with his dash along with Tom Halligan provided the forwards with a continued supply of opportunities and three third quarter goals to Jedd Hamill continued the momentum against the undermanned Eagles.

Five further goals came to different players in the last quarter as Alex amassed their biggest win for the season 23.13 (151) to Yarra Junction 1.2 (8).

Best players included Matt Steiner (2 goals), Isaac Hedger (4 goals), Daniel Rouget, Scott Isaacs (7goals). Conor Heaslip and Tom Halligan.

Awards: Caltex $25 fuel card - Matt Steiner, Alex Sportspower $20 award - Daniel Rouget, Hoova's @ Mt.Pleasant $20 meal - Scott Isaacs, Corner Hotel $20 meal - Conor Heaslip, Corner Hotel 5 pots - Ryan Carter.

SENIORS

The Seniors, including Scott Heveren and

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Jake Steyger to replace Nathan Dundas and Steve Steiner, began to the town end but some loose checking early allowed the visitors to score the first goal of the game.

The Rebels were winning plenty of possessions but often turned the ball over with one too many hand passes. Ben Cooper, strong overhead, marked and kicked Alexandra's first goal as both sides were tackling strongly but Scott Hill reading the play well roved a ball off the hands and kicked a good goal.

Yarra Junction also showed that they could move the ball well and leveled the score. Both sides fought to find a break but the defense of each team was on top as teams went to quarter time, 2.4 each.

An early disposal error cost the Rebels the lead but Nick Waugh forwarded where Luke Heard took a fine one handed mark and kicked accurately.

Brayden Norris always on the move snapped the next goal then provided Callum Tranter with the ball for Alexandra's fifth as they began to establish a handy break.

The visitors then had a good period and goaled twice to steady but again Alex was able to break away as they realised that if they got the ball in quickly either Heard or Norris would probably mark it or bring it to ground.

Alexandra kicked eight goals for the quarter and took a 17-point lead to the rooms as Zach Heaslip goaled right on the siren. Heard continued his strong marking and accurate goal kicking early in the third quarter but Yarra Junction also found a way to goal in a high scoring encounter.

Chris Mullins took on the heavy work and his battle with one opponent earned each a yellow card and a 15-minute rest. Alexandra had added six goals for the quarter (Heard 3, Norris 2 and Hill) but only their accuracy enabled them to increase the margin narrowly at the last change as well directed passes to Heard and Norris resulted in narrow misses at the hill end.

Cooper continued his attack on the ball as did Ryley Norris, whilst in defence Jordan Purcell and the Goonan twins tightened up.

Alexandra rotated all four talls against the Junction big man and gradually got on top whilst Tranter as normal found the goals when the opportunities arose as the Rebels went on to record a 41 point win: 21.8 (134) to 14.9 (93).

Best players included Luke Heard (7 goals), Brayden Norris (4 goals), Ben Cooper, Ryley Norris, Chris Mullins and Scott Hill (4 goals).

Awards: Alex Standard $50 fuel card - Luke Heard, Hoova's @ Mt.Pleasant $20 meal Brayden Norris, Corner Hotel $20 meal - Ben Cooper, Corner Hotel 5 pots - Ryley Norris.

The gate raffle was won by Ray Kreeck, the points margin was 41, meat tray won by Toni Carter and wine by Harley Scott.

NETBALLAWARDS A-Grade lost 28 - 45: Corner Hotel $20 meal - Kim McDonald, Hoova's @ Mt Pleasant $20 Meal - Teana Wards; B-Grade lost 42 - 51: Corner Hotel $20 meal - Loren Hedger, Hoova's @ Mt Pleasant $20 meal - Emma Kidd; C-Grade won 48 - 13: Corner Hotel $20 meal - Mandy Gesler, Essence Coffee Lounge $10 meal - Kelsey Purcell;

D-Grade won 39 - 5: Corner Hotel $20 meal - Jaymie Elward, Essence Coffee Lounge $10 meal - Jorja Gesler.

CLUB NOTES Last Thursday's Rebel Raffles are sponsored

by Holmesglen @ Eildon and Mt. Pleasant Hotel, Reddrops Foodworks / Houseboat Sales Lake Eildon, Eildon Bakery / Outdoor Education Group, Alexandra Quality Meats / Alexandra Windscreens and Yea Chinese Restaurant / Bailey Funerals and were won by Toni Carter, Luke Chapple, Jason Krijt, Steve Steiner and George Anderson.

The Holmesglen @ Eildon Jackpot did not go off and will be worth $400 next week so come along and buy some tickets at $1 each but you need to be at the Club rooms at 8 pm for the draw. Thursday night dinners have two sittings, for juniors and then seniors after their respective training with main course and sweets - adults $15 and kids $10, everyone is welcome.

This coming weekend the Rebels travel to Powelltown for two games of football and four gmaes of netball with the awards back at the Mt Pleasant Hotel.

On Sunday, the juniors return to Rebel Park and host St Marys for four games of football and three games of netball with the Under 14 Div 2 netball having the bye.

The Slaves and Services Auction is at the Club rooms on Saturday, July 29 so if you are interested in getting involved please contact Ray Steyger, the function is free entry and everyone is welcome.

- Ray Steyger

â—? Patriock Evans takes initiative in the Yea-Powelltown game. Photo: Rob Clements

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