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● In black-and-white: An extract from Murrindindi Council’s Income Statement, showing an original budgeted loss of $536,201, alongside the new expected 2017-18 deficit of $2,664,266.

Report suggests loss may grow to $3.5 million ■ A report to last week’s Murrindindi Council meeting suggests that the Shire’s deficit for 2017-18 may grow to $3.5 million. “The change in the current year’s adopted deficit from ($536,000) to a deficit of ($3,550,000) should be understood with regard to the result of the previous year,” says an officer’s report to Councillors. “The bulk of the variance relates to the advance payment of 2017-18 Victorian Grants Commission funding of $2,224,000 that was unexpectedly received in the last week of June 2017,” the report said.

Paper hits raw nerve

■ Cr Leigh Dunscombe told last Wednesday’s meeting of Murrindindi Shire Council’s that The Local Paper’s headline predicting a $2.6 million loss “does not accurately represent the facts”. The Shire’s predicted $2.6 million deficit is there in black-and-white in Council’s own documentation. An officer’s report suggests that the deficit for 2017-18 may grow as high as $3.5 million. These are the words and figures of the Council’s expert officers, not ours. The Local Paper has simply brought their words and figures to the public. Our readers will see through Cr Dunscombe’s disingenuous attack on The Local Paper. The newspaper has obviously hit a raw nerve, with the exposure of the Council’s year’s 2017-18 deficit, and plans to have more $½-million annual deficits. Cr Dunscombe tried to shoot the messenger. His little pop-gun backfired. - Ash Long, Editor

■ Murrindindi Shire’s own documents to last week’s Council meeting confirm that a $2.6 million loss is predicted for the 201718 financial year. As reported in last week’s issue of The Local Paper, the ‘Council Plan’ predicts further losses, each of $½-million in the following two financial years. Cr Dunscombe, Murrindindi Council’s representative for Kinglake Ward, launched an extraordinary attack on The Local Paper, after it reproduced a report written by Shire officers. Cr Dunscombe, giving his Corporate and Customer Services Portfolio report at the Shire meeting held at Alexandra on Wednesday night, said: “As I predicted in my report in June, at least one sensationalist media organisation has indeed jumped on the Budget Update with grubby and misleading headlines,” Cr Dunscombe stated. “Implying that the ‘adjustment’ of $2.2 million of Grants Commission revenue equates to a ‘loss’ is both disingenuous and deliberately misleading.

Accounting adjustment

“They know very well that this adjustment is due to funds being received earlier than expected in the previous financial year and that the ‘blow out’ is fully offset by the previous years unexpected ‘surplus’,” Cr Dunscombe said. “They know that this is just an accounting adjustment and not a decrease in Council's financial position. “In fact, Council's balance sheet shows a slight increase in the level of funds held by Council, another fact that has been conveniently overlooked. “They also know that a similar ‘adjustment’ will have to be made by all Victorian Councils’ (sic) for exactly the same reason. “They know all this and they know that the big, bold full width headlines that predict a $2.6 million loss does not accurately represent the facts. “They know it and choose to use it anyway. It's an insult to the intelligence of their readers and an insult to the journalism profession in general.

‘Lack of journalistic integrity’: Cr

“I find this blatant lack of journalistic integrity disappointing to say the very least. It does nothing to help unite our Councillors, officers and communities and instead deliberately tries to drive a wedge between them. “I am pleased to report however that it seems to have had the opposite effect. “It does nothing to inform, but rather seeks to instil fear, confusion and concern amongst our residents and ratepayers and promotes theories

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$2.6 MIL. LOSS TIPPED

Kinglake councillor takes aim at ‘The Local Paper’

Another pay rise for CEO?

More delays on Shire Hall works

● Murrindindi Shire Council expects to now hand down a $2.6 million loss in 201718. Pictured, back row, from left: Crs Rebecca Bowles, Leigh Dunscombe, Eric Lording, Jackie Ashe and Margaret Rae. Front row: Deputy Mayor Cr Sandice McAlay and Mayor Cr Charlie Bisset.

● On-again, off-again Yea Shire Hall works look likely to be delayed yet again by Murrindindi Shire Council. This time until 2018-19. ■ Planned improvement works at the Yea Shire Hall, listed for the past two financial years by Murrindindi Shire Council, look likely to be delayed again. Under a plan being put to theCouncil meeting tonight (Wed.) at Alexandra, Councillors are being asked for improvements to be held over. The reason for delay, given by Council officers, is that they have identified possible extra grant money for which an application is yet to be made. Scope of additional renewal works is: ■ remove the old toilets and convert to meeting space, ■ restore the original toilet box located under the stairs, ■ retrofit glass to balustrade in balcony to make safe for users, ■ recosntruct the floor finish in the foyer in materials to match heritage style, ■ restore the projection box, ■ repair and refurbish the stairs and handrails, and ■ restore the cinema setaing. Council originally planned to repair the clocks on the external tower of the Yea Shire Hall.

More losses coming ■ Councillors plan to have $½-million losses in each of the following three financial losses, according to their medium-term four-year plan. These three $500,000 losses, along with the current $2.5 million projection, will total $4 million over four years.

■ ONLY one year since they were Original deficit elected, Murrindindi’s ‘new-look’ Councillors appear to be no bet- was planned to be ter at finances than their prede$249,110 cessors. A report due to be tabled at the CounThe Council’s spending is now expected to cil meeting at Alexandra tonight (Wed.) be $900,000 more than expected at the start of financial year. predicts the Shire’s annual loss for 2017- theExpenses are now expected to be $33.96 18 will blow out to $2.6 million. million, instead of the planned $33.00 million The planned 2017-18 deficit stated in the Council’s budget, passed only months ago, was to have been $249,110. The projected deficit for the 12 months to June 30, 2018, is more likely to be $2,664,266, according to the ‘Statement A’ financial report Council documents say that an early State Government grants payment of $2.2 million made in late June is the major reason for the revised financial result. Those funds were included in the 2016-17 result instead of this year.

‘Underlying $5.2 million deficit’

Council’s ‘alternative format’ income statement, said to indicate the ‘underlying operational result’, indicates a $5.2 million deficit for the 2017-18 year. In the midst of this loss, Councillors are due tonight to discuss a pay rise for Chief Executive Officer, Margaret Abbey, who currently receives a $248,000 annual package. The Council is required to review the CEO’s remuneration package annually, within one month following a performance review. The review looks at the officer’s achievement of performance criteria, and the extent of any increase over the preceding 12 months in the Consumer Price Index (CPI All Groups, Melbourne) as issued by the Australian Statistician. Council’s budget was based on $32.7 million revenue, which has been revised to $31.5 million - $1.2 million less than expected.

● Margaret Abbey, Chief Executive of Murrindindi Council

Crs to discuss $253,456 for Margaret Abbey

Projects ‘scoped’

■ The Chief Executive Officer of Murrindindi Shire Council, Margaret Abbey, is likely to receive a $5456 annual pay rise tonight (Wed.). The $104.92 weekly pay rise represents an increase of 2.2 per cent. Councillors are scheduled to vote on a review of Ms Abbey’s remuneration package, taking it from $248,000 to $253,456. This means that Ms Abbey would be paid $694.40 each day of the year. The average full-time female salary in Australia is $70,392 per annum, or $1353 per week. The 2.2 per cent increase is in accordance with the minimum increase limit set in Ms Abbey’s contract of employment. It represents the annual Consumer Price Index figure. An “officer recommendation” to Councillors is that they approve the back-dating of the increase to the one-year anniversary date of the contract of employment. Back-dating to July 1 means 16 weeks of extra $104.92 payments, totalling $1678.72.

Stormwater program works are “currently bring scoped”, due for commencement in January. Works at the Eildon Alliance Boat Ramp will be completed by June next year, the report anticipates, dependent on water levels. Kinglake Community Centre drainage and barbecue works should be finished by July 2018, as will drainage works at Kinglake Memorial Park Oval. Pioneer Reserve traffic management is due to be completed in June, with construction underway, says the Council report.

■ Margaret Abbey is currently taking leave as Chief Executive Officer of Murrindindi Shire. Stuart McConnell, General Manager Infrastructure and Development Services, will be Acting CEO until Friday (Oct. 27). Michael Chesworth, General Manager Corporate and Community Services, will then be Acting CEO until Wednesday, November 8.

budget. The Shire’s capital works budget is expected to blow-out from the orginal budget of $7.43 million to $10.89 million - an increase of $3.46 million. A number of uncompleted capital works projects, totalling $2.7 million, have been carried forward from last financial year. Council’s sealed road and bitumous sealing program is expected to be completed by March 2018, with the contract awarded. The Gravel Road Resheeting Program is due to start in December, and be completed by April, with works tendered, and evaluation currently underway. The bridge program, with contract awarded, is due to be completed in December. The path program, tendered this month, has an anticipated completion date of May 2018. A similar completed date is listed for the kerb and channel program.

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● From last week’s Local Paper of conspiracy where none exist. These types of grubby attacks are not helpful to anyone and are designed solely to provide the illusion of relevance and help sell advertising space. “Unfortunately it seems to work, so as long as people and businesses continue to support these types of publications I suppose we will have to get used to the notion that news does not necessarily mean accuracy or truth,” Cr Dunscombe.

‘Fake news’ similarity

Editor of The Local Paper, Ash Long, said: “It sounds as if Cr Dunscombe is trying to perform a poor man’s impersonation of Donald Trump by squealing ‘fake news’ when he sees a report that is not to his liking.” “The Local Paper has reported on the words and figures from Council’s own Agenda papers. Our headline ‘$2.6 Mil. Loss Tipped’ is entirely accurate. We have faithfully detailed the contents of the officer’s report to Council. “Something similar happened at the old Yea Council in the 1980s when we truthfully reported on its finances. “We attracted similar criticism from some Councillors of the day. We were proven correct, and we were awarded the statewide Westpac Award for ‘Best Local Reporting’ in Victoria,” Mr Long said.

‘We will not be bullied’: Editor

“The Local Paper will not be bullied by Councillors, speaking under qualified privilege. This is a Council that will not even behave with the most common courtesy of replying to email enquiries by the press. “We will redouble our efforts and scrutiny of elected representatives who seem to not want the public to know the truth that the Council is losing millions of dollars, and intends to keep running at a deficit,” Mr Long said. “The Local Paper office phones have been running hot, and there have been non-stop emails from readers concerned about this out-of-touch, big spending Council,” Mr Long said.

● Cr Leigh Dunscombe, the Murrindindi Shire’s Councillor for Corporate and Custome Services ■ Kinglake Councillor Leigh Dunscombe has labelled The Local Paper as “grubby” and “sensationalist” after it reported last week on the Shire’s own prediction of a $2.6 million loss this financial year. Cr Dunscombe said The Local Paper’s reporting was “disingenuous and deliberately misleading”. Cr Dunscombe accused The Local Paper of demonstrating “a blatant lack of journalistic integrity”. Cr Dunscombe accused The Local Paper of deliberately trying “to drive a wedge between” Councillors, officers and communities. Ash Long, Editor of The Local Paper, said: “Unlike Murrindindi Council and its Councillors, we don’t have a Communications Department to create ‘spin’ around every topic. “Unlike Cr Dunscombe, we do not enjoy qualified privilege, to say what we would like to say about his own performance over the past year as a Councillor. “Cr Dunscombe and his colleague have put in black-and-white that they intend to run the Murrindindi Council budget at annual deficits of $500,000 for each of four years. “Council officers have detailed in blackand-white that there will be a loss of at least $2.6 million this financial year. “No family, business or Council can afford to run with financial losses every year. “The public will see Cr Dunscombe’s attacks on The Local Paper as nothing more than a pathetic effort to avert the eye from Council’s ongoing financial losses.”

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$2.6 MIL. LOSS TIPPED

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‘Underlying $5.2 million deficit’

● Margaret Abbey, Chief Executive of Murrindindi Council

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● Last week’s Local Paper ■ Cr Leigh Dunscombe has called The Local Paper all sorts of names, after last week’s headline ‘$2.6 Mil. Loss Tipped’. Cr Dunscombe has called us grubby, sensationalist, disingenuous and misleading. Cr Dunscombe says The Local Paper has a “blatant lack of integrity”. Cr Dunscombe’s name-calling tells us all we need to know about his character. We decline to respond in like words. There is only one test that our headline must face: is it the truth? According to Council’s own officers, our report is 100 per cent accurate. The Council is likely to hand down a $2.6 million deficit for 2017-18. It says so in Council’s own agenda paper and Minutes.

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Cr Dunscombe went on to accuse The Local Paper as being divisive in the community. He accuses the newspaper of deliberately trying to drive a wedge between Councillors, Council officers and the community. It is Cr Dunscombe who is doing all the talking. Who is the real divisive villain here, Cr Dunscombe? The proof will be evident when the Council reveals its true deficit for 201718. We intend to remind him - in a public way - at that time.

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● Cr Leigh Dunscombe ■ We regard Cr Dunscombe’s attack on The Local Paper like the act of a bully.

■ One last thing. Cr Dunscombe says The Local Paper failed to explain how the Council’s $2.6 million loss has come about. His reading and comprehension skills must need some work. Our report last week was clear. We said: “Council docu-

ments say that an early State Government grants payment of $2.2 million made in late June is the major reason for the revised financial result. “Those funds were included in the 201617 result instead of this year.” Again, words based on the Council’s own written report. Cr Dunscombe has been one of the chief cheer leaders for Council CEOMargaret Abbey, and was instrumental in her pay rise to $253,456. He has described her as “fasntastic” (Local Paper, July 5). It was Cr Dunscombe, seconded by Cr Sandice McAulay, who moved last week for the pay rise.

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● Margaret Abbey, Murrindindi Shire CEO ■ Cr Leigh Dunscombe told last week’s Murrindindi Shire Council meeting that the efforts of $250,000-a-year CEO Margaret Abbey were “fantastic”. Cr Dunscombe, the Kinglake Ward Councillor, voted to Council last October, included the Council staff in his unqualified praise. “I again congratulate Margaret Abbey and her entire team on their fantastic efforts over the past six months and feel that we can all hold our heads high in the knowledge that we are all delivering and will continue to deliver on our commitments,” Cr Dunscombe said. “I am encouraged by an increasing sense of enthusiasm throughout the shire and am pleased that we have been able to demonstrate that we are listening.” Cr Dunscombe’s comments about the “fantastic” Ms Abbey and her entire team come soon after the Council was given a dismal 45 per cent satisfaction rating on consultation and engagement matters by Murrindindi ratepayers, shown at the State Government’s ‘Know Your Council’ website. This rating is 10 percentage points less than the Victorian State average of 55 per cent. An even worse result is the current 42 per cent satisfaction rating issued by local residents about “community satisfaction with council decisions”. The Council itself noted: “This result is below the small rural average for 2015-16 and a 5 point decrease from 2014-15 and may reflect a response by the community to the decision made by Council with regard to application for a rate cap variation for 2016-17.” Cr Dunscombe’s analysis last week follows the announcement only weeks earlier that Ms Abbey will leave the CEO appointment later this year to take on an internationally-based position in charge of a lace and bobbin guild. Council’s personnel turnover, usually an indicator of staff morale, has been abnormally high, according to the Shire’s reports.

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‘We will also no doubt need to prepare ourselves to do some explaining when the first budget update is released. It will show that the forecast deficit has increased by a further $2.4 million.’ - Cr Dunscombe ■ Kinglake Ward Councillor Leigh Dunscombe says there has been misrepresentation in the press about Murrindindi Shire’s 2 per cent rates increase. “These figures have been misrepresented in the press with the implication that a 3 per cent increase in overall rate revenue in the budget equates to a 3 per cent increase in people’s rates,” Cr Dunscombe told last Wednesday night’s Council meeting held at Alexandra. “The fact that a 1 per cent growth factor is built into the budget forecast, it seems, was overlooked,” Cr Dunscombe said. Cr Dunscombe became defensive about the Council’s ‘Have Your Say’ survey, which The Local Paper reported had failed to engaged with 89 per cent of the population. “With what is widely regarded in the survey industry as a fantastic response rate of over 10 per cent with a good spread of age group and localities, it is fair to say we were able to garner a very good understanding of our communities wishes and aspirations, and build them into the development process of both the Council Plan and Budget.” Cr Dunscombe issued a warning: “We will also no doubt need to prepare ourselves to do some explaining when the first budget update is released. “It will show that the forecast deficit has increased by a further $2.4 million . “This is due to the fact that half of the budgeted financial grant funding for 2017-18 has already been received in this current financial year. “The fact that this also means that the forecast deficit for the current financial year suddenly becomes a significant surplus, could and most likely will be overlooked and hard to understand by some,” Cr Dunscombe predicted. Cr Dunscombe told the Shire meeting that the Council Plan and

● Cr Leigh Dunscombe, Kinglake Ward Councillor Budget was adopted “with a huge the Council has ever undertaken with our ‘Have Your Say’ campaign. and collective sigh of relief”. “And did they deliver. Pop-up “The two documents along with others represent more than six stalls at community markets and months of intensive work and I am events, print, social and radio prosure that I speak on behalf of all the motions, community workshops, Councillors in thanking the entire school visits and more - and the remanagement and staff of the sults speak for themselves,” Cr Murrindindi Shire Council for their Dunscombe said. “We have listened and continue efforts, assistance and dedication to to listen to and seek the thoughts and the task. “As a new Council we placed sig- ideas of our communities. “We have heard that we need to nificant extra demands on the Council staff in preparation of these docu- focus on rates, infrastructure, tourism and economic development. ments. “We have heard that we need to “We are determined and adamant in our desire to do everything we build on and nurture our natural encould to ensure that these documents vironment, to facilitate employment be prepared with the wishes and as- and encourage business investment pirations of our communities at the and to continue to provide the crucial forefront of our thinking and as such community services on which many instructed Margaret Abbey and her in our communities rely. “These themes have all been built team to embark on the biggest community engagement project the into our Council Plan and Budget and will continue to be at the forefront of our thinking over the next four years. “An early indication of our commitment to these themes is reflected in the budget with an effective rate increase of only 1.8 per cent (below the state legislated rate cap of 2 per cent) and the freezing of rates for 12 months for commercial properties,” Cr Dunscombe said. “We are also having very productive Council initiated conversations with the new General Managers and Chief Executive Officers of Lake Mountain Resort, GoulburnMurray Water and VicRoads over a range of projects and hope to deliver ● The Local Paper (May 10) was clear in its some updates soon,” Cr Dunsreporting that a 2 per cent rate increase was likely. combe told the meeting.

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Stockholm syndrome question ■ The ‘Stockholm syndrome’is a condition that causes hostages to develop a psychological alliance with their captors as a survival strategy during captivity. The ‘Stockhom syndrome’ is the concept that comically came to mind when The Local Paper saw the excited language being used last month by Murrindindi Shire Councillors about their four-year plan. Led by Mayor Cr Charlie Bisset, the seven councillors stated in print that they were “thrilled” about the blueprint that they were putting before the ratepayers of the shire. No matter that the plan includes a deficit budget in each of the following 10 years of $½-million in each 12-month period. It seemed quite incedible that Councillors, elected as trustees of the people’s assets, would be “thrilled” about a looming $5 million deficit. No matter that, at that stage, it would appear that the 2016-17 Council budget would blow-out from a $1000 surplus to an unplanned $1.1 million loss. Murrindindi Shire’s current bunch of seven councillors stood at last October’s elections, promising a new approach. Leigh Dunscombe appealed to voters last year when he stated prior to the election: “"What I can commit to is passionate advocacy to put the Kinglake Ward back on the map." (The Local Paper, Sept. 28). The following week, he said: “I feel that the major problem with politics at the moment is that there are too many, dare I say it, politicians. “(They are) motivated by power, notoriety and or financial gain; they are not in it to serve the people, they are in it for whatever they can get out of it. “They seek the limelight and are happy to claim any success as their own,” Dunscombe said (The Local Paper, Oct. 5). Last week, in our opinion, saw Cr Dunscombe straddle a line. Councillors must be armslength superintendents of the work of Council’s CEO and her staff. Cr Dunscombe appeared as their mate. He described their work as “fantastic”. He used the same word to describe Council’s survey. Trustees or Council sales representatives?

● Local Paper, July 5 It is not the first time that Cr Dunscombe has blamed the press. In our July 5 issue, we reported Cr Dunscombe’s complaint that the press should have reported that the Shire rate rise was 2 per cent. At that time, we produced the clipping that showed The Local Paper had reported the rate rise would be 2 per cent. It was in that issue that we first reported on Cr Dunscombe’s description, several times, of Ms Abbey as being “fantastic”.

Cup fever ■ Now to more pleasant topics. The Melbourne Cup long weekend will bring plenty of tourists to the region. Ah, the serenity! Our racing columnist, Ted Ryan, likes the look of Almandin and Marmelo in the Cup. He likes Ace High in Saturday’s Victoria Derby.

150th in 2018 ■ Our Yea Story series, based on the book by Harvey Blanks, takes a look at St Luke’s Anglican Church. The Parish is due to celebrate its 150th anniversary next year, Fr Thomas Leslie confirms.

‘I want to die’ ■ A 20-year-old apprentice chef lay in the middle of the Goulburn Valley Hwy, Yea, in a bizarre suicide attempt. The man told Yea Court that he waqnted a car to run over him and kill him, following an argument with his girlfriend’s father. Sen. Const. Ken Moore told Magistrate Ian Griffiths that he found the man lying on the surface of the busy highway about 800 metres west of the Dairy Creek bridges.

Murrindindi worry ■ Murrindindi Mill manager Peter Halliday wrote a letter to Yea Shire Council to draw attention to the condition of Murrindindi Road. The school bus was prevented going to the mill site because of the condition of the road. “With our Mill working at full production, we are currently sending out at least three truck loads of timber a day, and sometimes up to five loads. With the approaching fine weather, the tourist traffic will increase,” Mr Halliday said.

Raffle concern ■ A Kinglake reader told us that she was disgusted to see youngsters aged 9 and 10 , winning bottles of beer in a raffle conducted in Yea.

Noel Moore dies ■ Popular Yea man Noel Moore died in November 1987. He was well known for community work with organisations including the Recreation Reserve Committee of Management, Yea Swimming Pool, Yea Football-Netball Club, Yea Agricultural Pastoral and Horticultural Association, and the Yea District CricketAssociation. As one long-time local said: “Noel was a member of everything except the CWA, and he probably helped them out too.”

Man’s body found

■ A man’s body was found at Murrindindi Rd, 200 metres east of Melba Hwy, Devlin’s Bridge. Police said that it appeared that the Hawthorn man committed suicide by revolver.

Hint on rail land

■ Any change to the ownership of railway land in Yea would probably be at least 12 months away, Yea Shire CEO Peter Mangan hinted. His answer came as Councillors questioned the rating of the V/Line land. “I am afraid we can’t rate the Crown,” Mr Mangan said.

Photo flashback

One off the ice at the Buxton Hotel 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

● Taking a break outside the Buxton Hotel in the 1920s. Photo: Alan Thorley, Yea and District Historical Society

● Lisa Canning (now Rudd) was pictured in our 1987 columns, at her desk as Manager of Outcry Pty Ltd auction rooms.

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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens Aries: March 21-April 20. Colour green Lucky day Thursday Racing numbers 2.3.6.5. Lotto numbers 1.12.16.26.36.30. For most a sentimental mood prevails and you could be a sucker for a sad story. More work, more responsibility and for some more money and more travel. A romantic suggestion could surprise. Taurus:April 21- May 20. Colour mauve Lucky day. Tuesday Racing numbers 1.2.5.4. Lotto numbers 1.20.28.26.35.30. Most will be travelling to unusual places or spending time away from home. Be careful with what you spend or lose, more social activities; watch you do not set out to upset your digestive system. Gemini. May 21- June 21. Colour red Lucky day Friday Racing numbers 2.3.6.5. Lotto numbers 3.6.12.28.3033. Watch where your money goes. Many will receive an invitation to a major event. An idea of yours could be well received. Many will be lucky in a work related venture. Cancer: June 22- July 22. Colour white Lucky day. Thursday Racing numbers 1.5.9.3. Lotto numbers 1.21.25.24.45.44. Secrets have a way of coming to the surface, so keep your confidences to yourself. Someone close could need your help or advice. A lot of young things (kids, pups, kittens etc) could be moving in. Leo: July 23-August 22. Colour white Lucky day Sunday Racing numbers 1.3.5.9. Lotto numbers 1.15.26.36.6.33. Very busy period and the keen worker could be on for quite a boost, promotion or a rise. Someone from our past could be taking up a lot of your time. Virgo.August 23- September 23. Colour green Lucky day Monday Racing numbers 1.6.9.7. Lotto numbers 1.15.29.36.39.22. Many will be in for promotions. Sheer luck through being in the right place at the right time. Fanning up old flames or meeting the one and only love of your life.

● A $9000 cheque from the Yea Garden Expo organising committee was presented to Rotary Club of Yea President Marj Hamilton at Thursday’s partners night. Pictured at the meeting, held at the Yea Golf Club, were: back row, from left, Les Hall, Jim Osborne and Terry Hubbard, and (front row), Wendy Hall, Glenys Osborne, Janet Hubbard, Pat Dewar and Bob Dewar. Photo: Rotary Club of Yea.

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Vote for Mayor’s position tonight ■ Murrindindi Shire Acting Chief Executive Officer Michael ● Celia Burgh’)special Council meetChesworth will call for a Bamford motion at(‘de tonight’s ing for a temporary Chairman. Cr Charlie Bisset’s position will have automatically become vacant at 6am today (Wed.). Last year saw Cr Margaret Rae take the position of Temporary Chair, at which Cr Bisset was elected Mayor, and Cr Sandice McAulay became Deputy Mayor. The Acting Chairman will call for nominations. If there is only one nomination received, that Councillor will be declared elected as Mayor. If there is more than one nomination, a vote will be taken. The term will be for either 12 or 24 months.

Libra: September 24- October 23. Colour green Lucky day Saturday Racing numbers 1.5.4.5. Lotto numbers .1.14.45.20.22.33. Contacts with people you have not seen for some time, a good period for communications on all levels. People in positions of authority who can further your career is more willing to co-operate. Romance is indicated. Scorpio: October 24- November 22. Colour cream Lucky dayWednesday Racing 1.3.9.6. Lotto numbers 1.15.26.36.33.10. Now is the time to get rid of the dead wood in your life. Break with bad habits and improve your dietary routine. Many will be planning to travel and happy times in the company of loved ones are indicated. Sagittarius: November 23- December 20 Lucky colour orange Lucky day. Friday Racing numbers 2.5.4.1. Lotto numbers 1.15.40.45.23.36. Be more attentive to loved ones for happier results. This could turn out to be s very busy period and most will be making more money or being able to see it coming in the near future.

● Cr Charlie Bisset, Mayor, Murridindi

■ Murrindindi Shire Councillors will hold a special meeting tonight (Wed.) at Alexandra to elect the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the next 12 months. The 6pm meeting will see the seven councillors vote on the top positions, currently held by Cr Charlie Bisset (Mayor) and Cr Sandice McAulay (Deputy Mayor). Any election will be conducted by a show of hands.

● Cr Sandice McAulay, Deputy Mayor

Defibrillators for Scouts

Capricorn: December 21- January 19. Colour blue Lucky day Tuesday Racing 2.6.9.5. Lotto numbers 1.15.26.36.38.7. Conditions during this period could bring luck on many levels. Many will be buying or selling property or redecorating, and some may discover that there is no place like home. Aquarius: January 20- February 19. Lucky colour yellow Lucky dayWednesday Racing numbers 1.5.2.6. Lotto numbers 2.36.31.10.22.5. Push ahead with career ventures, success is indicated. Chances you let go by in the past will come back again. The unexpected could change your present lifestyle. Pisces: February 20- March 20. Colour purple. Lucky day. Sunday Racing 1.6.9.8. Lotto numbers 1.15.19.36.30.22. Career opportunities are indicated. More material gain. Love could bring the unusual or exotic. Now is the right time to go after things that you really want.

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● Baden Powell Lodge has donated a debrillator to Scouts Victoria for Gilwell Park and Camp Waringal a defibrillator. At an upcoming Rover dinner there are plans to present additional lfe-saving devices to the Mafeking Rover Park at Caveat near Yea, and the Bogong Rover Chalet. Pictured (from left) are: Catherine Parr; Robbie Parr; Russell Bradd, State Commissioner of Gilwell Park; Emily Parr; Peter Rutley, State Commissioner for Campsites, Camp Warringal Chief; and Kieron Younger, Depty Chair, Branch Rover Council. Chris Parr is pictured at back.

● 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. ● KINGLAKE. Bakehouse. 10 WhittleseaKinglake Rd. ● KINGL AKE. Foodworks. 12 Main St. ● KINGLAKE. Library. 19 WhittleseaKinglake Rd. ● KINGLAKE. Pub. 28 WhittleseaKinglake Rd. ● KINGLAKE. 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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Internet answers

● Cr Jackie Ashe ■ Local Confidential likes Cr Jackie Ashe. Bubbly, optimistic and missing the hostility that seems to be part of the DNA of some local government Councillors in Victoria.. Cr Ashe is enthusiastic about the ‘new media’ possibilities for Murrindindi Council, whilst acknowledging that ‘old media’ still has its place in the mix. Last month Cr Ashe was enthusiastic about a visiting journalist initiative that resulted in a six-point story about Kinglake in The Age. Local Confidential is slightly bemused because the Council is keen to influence visiting reporters, but won’t even communicate to some of the local ones. Last week, Cr Ashe was full of enthusiasm of an Eat Play and Stay package that is to air on Foxtel/Austar, as well as a YouTube channel that attracts more than two million hits per year. It’s an impressive figure. The Local Paper’s sister newspaper, the Melbourne Observer (established 1969), has 2.1 million hits a year. There is much Victorian tourism and travel material. The Melbourne Observer team have never heard a word from Murrindindi Shire Council.

Not responsible ■ A Murrindindi businessman, who lists himself as ‘Proprietor’ of a small sole trader business, went on the internet last week with a statement that he would not be involving himself with the commercial side of his business. The Australian Government’s business.gov.au has a different view with its advice for small business proprietors: “You are personally liable for any financial issues related to the business. “A sole trader business structure is a person trading as the individual legally responsible for all aspects of the business. This includes any debts and losses, which can't be shared with others.” The internet post was removed from the proprietor’s website within 24 hours.

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Billionaire’s local links

■ Did you know that billionaire Kerry Stokes had childhood links to the Alexandra-Yea, spending some of his pre-teen time as a resident at Koriella? In 1950, the Seven Network owner came to ‘The Gap’, renamed ‘Kori-gong’, at the hilly end of Spring Creek Rd, Koriella. The property was sold by World War I veteran Alf Parsons and wife Dorothy to Melbourne factory owner Harold Weeding, described by journalist Andrew Rule as “one of the first ‘Collins St cockies’ to buy cheap grazing land to develop a direct tax deduction. “Clearing land was legal tax avoidance on a genrous scale, offering profitable capital improvement and even a chance to make some money from wool,” wrote Rule in the Stokes biography, The Boy From Nowhere.

● Kerry Stokes

Rule’s description of Spring Creek Rd, Koriella, in 1950 is close to “nowhere”. Rule says that Stokes’s adoptive mother, Irene, would walk a mile or so to the neighbouring McVeigh family property on Sundays, for a lift in the Vauxhall car to the Catholic Church in Alexandra. Kerry Stokes did not attend school during the family’s time at Koriella. He would have been aged 10. Kerry Stokes, now 77, and reportedly worth $US2.6 billion, instead spending a lot of time catching rabbits. Life at Koriella was about “Sheep and rabbits and rabbits and rabbits,” Stokes told his biographer. ■ Of interest to Local Confidential is that Kerry Stokes worked in the press room of Leader Newspapers, Northcote.

Toxic touch at Dindi Council

■ Long-time Local Paper readers will know of our unsuccessful battle to share in the advertising schedules of Murrindindi Shire Council. The Council has not put its advertising out to tender for more than five years. Almost all of the Council’s public notices appear in newspapers owned by the Mott family of Whittlesea: The Yea Chronicle, the Alexandra-Eildon-Marysville Standard, and the North Central Review based at Kilmore. Local Confidential suspects that Council officers and/or Councillors don’t want to see ads in The Local Paper, because of its fearless reporting that sometimes shines the spotlight on Council’s shortcomings. Local Confidential this week uncovered an internal Council office document that does not even include The Local Paper in its advertising options. In bold print are the Chronicle, Standard and Review, and the Marysville Triange. There are also mentions of Eyes On Eildon, Talking Toolangi, Mountain Monthly, Flowerdale Flyer, Granite News, and Glenburn Gazette local newsletters. Faraway newspapers come into consideration too: the Seymoir Telegraph, Euroa Gazette, Mountain Views (Healesville), Whittlesea Leader, Lilydale Leader and the Mansfield Courier. Even the Kilmore Free Press, which was closed years ago.

● This Murrindindi Council advertising purchasing form does not even include The Local Paper. But it does list all three newspapers of the Mott family stable in bold print. The form came to light when Caroline Page, Murrindindi Council’s Co-Ordinator Communications, Media & Digital Services, sent an email to The Local Paper last Thursday with an advertisement for the November 1 issue. The Local Paper promptly returned a proof and tax invoice, with Ms Page issuing a “would you mind please removing the ad?” reverse by mid-afternoon. “We can only assume that one of Caroline’s bosses reversed the ad purchase in The Local Paper,” said Ash Long, LP Editor. “We sent back a reply that included the question “Why does The Local Paper not even appear on the list of publications listed as advertising options on the internal Shire office pro-forma?” Ms Page said: “I’ll raise your question with Jacqui.”

Jacqui would be most likely be Jacqui Rabel, the Council’s highlypaid Manager Communications, Library and Customer Services. The Local Paper has received no reply from Ms Rabel. But then again, The Local Paper has received no reply from Ms Rabel or other Council officers to correspondence from earlier this year. The Local Paper is still waiting for replies to a number of emails to Murrindindi Shire Council CEO Margaret Abbey. One of the emails without reply from Ms Abbey is now 18 months old. Murrindindi Shire Councillors voted last Wednesday night (Oct. 25) to give Ms Abbey a 2.2 per cent rise. Ms Abbey, soon to retire, is being paid $253,456 a year, with the pay rise back-dated to July 1.

New Yarra Ranges Civic Centre ■ Advertising begins this week for contractors for the new Yarra Ranges Civic Centre at Lilydale. The planning application, which involves upgrading existing facilities and extending a section of the building, has been advertised on the Council’s ePlanning site. After searching “15 Anderson

residents can view the documents and follow prompts to make a submission during the two week advertising period until November 11. This application has been advertised in some local newspapers and notices mailed to all adjoining and nearby properties,

After the advertising period concludes, the Yarra Ranges Council will evaluate the submissions before making a final decision on the application at a meeting in the near future. Early this year Council embarked on an extensive six-week community consultation process for

MP Christine took on Dan

● Christine Fyffe, MLA ■ Evelyn MLA Christine Fyffe can take the credit for shining the spotlight on Premier Daniel Andrews and wife Catherine, following a 2013 road crash on the Mornington Peninsula, when Police failed to administer a breath test on Mrs Andrews. Mr Andrews bit back last week at what he called “shameful rumours” about the accident in which a teenage boy was seriously injured. The Independent Broadbased Anti-corruption Commission said it was investigating the conduct of the Police officers at the scene, and not Mr Andrews or his wife. State Parliament is sitting this week. There may be more to be heard from local State members.

Cathy pledges support

● Cathy McGowan, MHR ■ Last Friday saw the disqualification of Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce from Federal Parliament because his father’s New Zealand citizenship affected the New England MP’s ability to sit in the Australian Federal Parliament. Indi MHR, Cathy McGowan, an independent, was quick to release a statement: “Cathy McGowan has welcomed the clarity provided by the High Court on the citizenship of several members of Parliament. “My position has not changed,” Ms McGowan said. “There will be no deals. As an Independent I will consider every Bill on its merits, and will continue to represent the interests of my electorate. “I will continue to supply confidence and support to the government,” Ms McGowan said.

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● Maree Oddy sells Yea Hospital Auxiliary raffle tickets, with the prize provided by Yea artist Meg Heres.

● Pam Jones and Bryan Jones at the Alexandra On Perkins Market

● Sandra Poe, adventuresofthepricess.com, at the Perkins St Market

● Keith Elderidge, Andrew Embling and Ivan Pyke

● Matt Dean, Tori Fuerst and Steuart Maddison at the Landmark Embling Open Day at Alexandra

● Debbie Makin, Rhonda Makin and Brian Makin (Capt.) of Flowerdale CFA

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Snippets Radio drama

■ La Petite Mort, a 1940s radio drama reimagined into a comedy cabaret, will be enjoyed at Beaufort Manor, Yea, at 7.30pm for 8pm on Saturday, November 11. The film noir inspired roimp transports music by artists like Nick Cave, Amy Winehouse and Taylor Swift into jazz land. Tickets, $35 for adult, $20 for under 18) are available at the Yea and District Community Bank.

Alexandra Races

■ The ‘Run For The Roses’ meeting hled by Alexandra Race Club attracted a good crowd. Six races were scheduled, and patrons stayed on to watch on TV as Winx won the Cox Plate. Race 1. The Old Barman’s Bolt Trophy (2) Handicap. 1540 Metres. 1. Diamond Warrior, Sp $1.75. 2. Derek The Viking, $4.40. 3. Playboy Spike, $4.20. 4. Becerikli, $7. 6. Defiable, $12. Race 2. Foodworks Alexandra Maiden Plate. 1540 Metres. Results not to hand. Runners: Embrace The Force, Spa Klyn, Burzali (NZ), Coco To Go, Mighty Magpie, Teebox. Race 3. 501 Cafe Bar and Grill Open Trophy Handicap. 1540 Metres. 1. Maldondo, $2.40. 2. La Consolidata, $2.30. 3. Family Pride, $2.80. 4. Trevor, $6. Race 4. Landmark Embling Open Trophy Handicap. 1300 metres. 1. Howling Wolf, $3.50. 2. My Boy Eagfle, $4.20. 3. The Sands, $2.40. 4. Bred by Ted, $13. 5. Avon Country, $3.20. Race 5. Hoskins Real Estate Maiden Plate. 1300 metres. 1. Dad ‘n’ Bri’s Shed, $6. 2. Big John Stud, $2.80. 3. Yokohama, $2.80. 4. Captain Cupboard, $7. 5. Moss and Me, $3.20. 6. Suiper Job, $10. Race 6. Golden Trout Hotel Motel Trophy Handicap. 1. Tigerdan, $1.70. 2. Firespark, $7. 3. Nath’s Wish, $3.80. 4. Been For You, $5.50. 5. Run Adam, $13. 6. She’s AQ Bee, $7. The Club’s Race Book listed officials as: C. Walsh, President; R. Trainor, Vice-President; B. Gamble, Treasurer; M. Tranter, Assistant Treasurer; R. Walsh, Secretary; K. Burge, Assistant Secretary. Committee members are: A. Robinson, S. Whitling, N. Parkinson, M. McEvoy, J. and J. Bates, M. Hall, C. and A. Mullins, P. Satori and G. Doyle. Patrons for 2017-18 were acknowledged: A. Pease, B. Purvis, S. Shipton, Reddrop Family, D. Evans, J. Thorburn, J. McLeod, J. Hoskin, Landmark Embling, 501 Bar and Grill, Eildon Boat Club, Hedger Constructions, Koala Cherries, Alexandra Veterinary Clinic, Rubicon Hotel and Glencoe Group.

St Luke’s concert

■ The Anglican Parish of Yea is launching a 150th Anniversary Restoration Appeal of St Luke’s Church. The members of Consortium Recorder Consort - Michael Noble, Ray Thomas, Brad Slater, and Claire Little - are holding a concert in St Luke's, entitled Now is the Gentle Season. This concer will be held at 5.30pm on Saturday, November 18 . Half of the ticket sales proceeds will support the Restoration Appeal. Fr Thomas Leslie said: “As the oldest continually used church structure in Yea, St Luke's has seen countless weddings, baptisms and funerals, has witnessed the ravages of two World Wars, and has been a place of peace, prayer, and beauty enjoyed by congregations, visitors and the wider community for countless generations. “At present St Luke's building is suffering from significant stress and damage to its plasterwork and stained glass windows, due to damp incursions and age, as well as structural concerns regarding the vestry and porch,” Fr Leslie said. The concert will feature music from across the globe, on a variety of recorders and early instruments, drawing on music from across the last 500 years. Tickets for this special event are available online: https://www.trybooking.com/ SNEV or phone the Parish Office, 5797 2281.

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Council pays $9000 in community grants ■ Murrindindi Shire Council has voted to pay four community grants, totalling $9000. All four grants fell hort of the amounts requested by community organisations. Alexandra Speedwayasked for $5000 funding for the upgrade of the safety fencing around arena. Councillors decided at last week’s meeting to partially support the application, with a grant of $3000. The applications had previously been assessed by the Community Grants Assessment Panel. Big Little EventsAlexandra sought $5000 for the Cafe Culture Series.

This involves a series of four music and cultural events to be held in Alexandra. A grant of $2000 is being given. Murrindindi Council will meet half-way on a $4000 application from the Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation. The Corporation will receive a $2000 grant towards the Y Water Centre - Aboriginal Art Project. This will provide artwork on the fencing of the Y Water Centre in Yea. Fat Tyre Flyers (Downhill) Mountain Bike Club asked for $5000 to support costs of the 2018 Mountain Bike Australia Downhill Series. A grant of $2000 is to be paid.

YAPPERS: Arrivals and Departures ■ YAPPERS presented the first week of Arrivals and Departures at the St Luke’s Parish Hall, Yea, at the weekend. Audiences saw two plays: There’s A Dead Body In The Graveyard, written by Deb Robinson; and Love To Declare by Hugh O’Brien. Cast members in the first play were Regina Bell (Sgt Bernice Bigtime), Jonathan Fisher (Const. Harry Kisses), Tina Brunt (Goo-gopo McGuiness), Rowan Smith (Knackers) Offdabull), Janine Anderson (Merle Curly), Perry Moon (Kevin Lovey) and Rose McQueen (Dirk Darling). In Love To Declare, cast members were Louise Fillmore (Mel-Bell), Geoff Leslie (Roy), Richard Lane (Woop) and Deb Leslie (Brenda). Guest musicians were Saran and Ian Johnson (week one), and Rowan Smith and Adam Dennis (week two). Crew members included Alison Huth (stage and props manager), Bec Bowles (front-of-house manager), Adam Dennis, Tai McQueen, Rich Lane and Ken Schlezk. Thanks were extended to Yea Community

News Briefs Conflict declared

■ Murrindindi Mayor Cr Charlie Bisset declared an indirect conflict of at last week’s Council meeting. Cr Bisset, a past Presidentof the Alexandra and District Kindergarten Inc., declared the interest because Council was to discuss the transfer of land at 15 Bayley St, Alexandra.

Questions put

■ Questions for the public participation time of Murrindindi Shire Council meeting held at Alexandra last Wednesday (Oct. 25) were put by a citizen and a purported association. The citizen was said to have declined the opportunity to correct the submissions, when told that they did not comply with the provisions of Council’s Local Law No 2.

Glenburn OK

■ The application for a permit for the construction of a tavern at Glenburn was approved last week at the Murrindindi Council, following a motion put by Crs Eric Lording and Margaret Rae. Number of patrons permitted on the site, under the permit, is 100 people.

Glamping plan

■ A permit has been issued Murrindindi Shire Council to H.E. Moss for a tourist development (glamping) at 3100 Marondah Hwy, Taggerty. A maximum of seven tents are permitted for accommodation (six tents for rental and one manager’s tent). Crs Rebecca Bowles andCr Margaret Rae moved that the permit be granted.

At Kinglake West

■ An amendment to a planning permit will be allowed at 1419 Whittlesea-Yea Rd, Kinglake West, following a motion by Crs Leigh Dunscombe and Margaret Rae. The amended permit will alow use of land for an adventure camp and associated tourism activities.

Animal plan

● Audience members Carol and Russell Hogg arrive at the St Luke’s Parish Hall on Saturday afternoon House, Yenckens Mitre 10 Yea, St Luke’s Yea and Alister Huth.

Many visitors to Yarck

■ Murrindindi Shire Council’s final Domestic Animal Management Plan has to be registered with the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Tourism and Resources by Friday (Nov. 3). The Plan focuses on initiatives to support responsible pet ownership, with enhanced requirements for staff training, standard operating procedures, following up more comprehensively on unpaid animal registrations, working more closely with agency partners, and developing closer working relationships with veterinarians in Kinglake, Yea and Alexandra.

Married in Yea

■ Katie Findley and MattAmos chose Beaufort Manor, Yea, as the venue for their wedding on Saturday afternoon (Oct. 28). An intimate gathering of family and friends were at the wedding.

60-year recognition

■ Donald Hulland will be presented with a 60-year jewel and certificate at the Albert Edward Masonic Lodge, Alexandra, at the meeting to be held at the local temple on Thursday, November 16. There is no meeting in December. Glenn Lowther has been installed as Master of the Lodge. He is assisted by Shane Wheatland, Senior Warden; and Greg Thorneycroft, Junior Warden.

Oaks Day in Yea

■ The popular Oaks Day function will be held at Beaufort Manor, Yea, on Thursday, November 9. ● Peter Fisher, Jenny Fisher and ‘Jack’, the foxy Jack Russell cross, of Yarck Village, welcomed more than 100 visitors top their Open Garden on Saturday. Similar numbers continued through the afternoon.

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Murrindindi people out and about ● Eildon and Yea bowlers played at Yea on Saturday

● Allan Bull and Leanne McCready at the Alex. Open Garden Days

● Winners Dylan, Jasper and Rustion at the Yea Builly Kart Derby

● 1st Alexandra Scouts: Jack Buchanan, Sara Southam and Josh Harding

● Bryan Slader of the Lions Club of Alexandra

● John Kilpatrick and John Fleming at the Landmark Embling Open Day

● VFA volunteers Julie Kirby, Ian Marr and Ricki Marr

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Trick or treat on Santa Monica Blvd ■ Hi everyone, from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites comes this week's news.

Out and About

Biggest Halloween party ■ Last night (Tues., LAtime) West Hollywood held its annual Halloween Carnival along Santa Monica Boulevard between Doheny Drive and La Cienega Boulevard. Just 30 days after the mass shooting in Las Vegas that tragically took the lives of 58 outdoor concertgoers and injured more than 500 more, West Hollywood annual Halloween Carnival brought hundreds of thousands of people from near and far to the world's largest Halloween celebration. "The annual Halloween Carnival is always such an exciting event," said West Hollywood Mayor John Heilman, "I'm amazed each year by the imagination and talent that go into creating elaborate and inventive costumes. “The joy of the crowd is palpable and the celebration is a wonderful testament to the City of West Hollywood's creativity."

Tied the knot? ■ Margot Robbie has secretly been married to longtime boyfriend Tom Ackerley for three years despite reports they wed in December. It has been widely reported that Robbie and British film director Ackerley exchanged vows in a secret ceremony on the Gold Coast in Australia last year. But the Goodbye Christopher Robin star was overheard at the Hamptons International Film Festival revealing they've in fact been married for a lot longer.

● Pictured out front of the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites at "Halloween Central" Is Ramada Booking Manager, Joanna Ciocan with Managing Director of the Ramada, Alan Johnson, and Guest Services Manager, Christina Cazan.

RIP Tom Petty ■ Tom Petty was laid to rest at the Self-Realisation Fellowship Lake Shrine in Pacific Palisades, California. The late musician's family and friends paid tribute to him at the temple, shrine, and meditation garden, where George Harrison's funeral was also held in 2001. Petty's daughter Anna Kim Violette Petty shared photos of the ceremony to her Instagram account.

Elton says goodbye ■ Elton John will be pushing back from his piano at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas for the last time next year. John's last performance of his show The Million Dollar Piano will be on May 19, 2018, after more than 200 shows.

English most popular ■ In California with a July 2016 population of 39,250,017 is the nation's most populous state 44.6 percent of the people five years of age and older do not speak English at home, according to data released this week by the Census Bureau. At the same time, according to the Census Bureau, 18.6 percent of California residents, aged five and older, do not speak English "very well." That ranks California No.1 among the states for the percentage of people in both of these categories. Nationwide, 21.6 percent speak a language other than English at home and 8.6 percent speak English less than very well. Texas ranked second for the percentage of residents five and older who do not speak English at home (35.6 percent). New Mexico ranked third (34.5 percent); New Jersey ranked fourth (31.7 percent) and New York ranked fifth (31.0 percent).

■ The authors of "Joan Rivers Confidential" her daughter, Melissa Rivers, and Joan's longtime pal Scott Currie got some stellar help. They were given permission to publish letters to Joan from the likes of Tom Hanks, David Letterman, Bo Derek and Meryl Streep. Streep wrote, "Stephen Hawking and I could do a show about black holes, and then, I could disappear into one, a star collapsing in upon itself until it becomes at once invisible and incomparably dense." One letter Joan penned herself and sent to Kathy Bates, who was upset when Rivers joked that the movie version of the Titanic wouldn't have sunk if Bates playing the Unsinkable Molly Brown hadn't been onboard. ■ Faye Dunaway caused a big drama at celebrity favorite Marie Robinson Salon in Manhattan after racking up a $3,000 bill for extensions to her tousled locks complaining about the price and storming off in a huff. "She claimed she didn't know it was that expensive and then said, 'I'm not paying that. I can't believe how expensive this is. I'm only paying half!'" a source said. Finally, "they took her half, but staff explained, 'You're going to have to pay the rest.' And Faye stormed out screeching, 'This is ridiculous!' Everyone in the salon was aghast "Her hair looked great so she should pay!" ■ John Stamos had a big weekend at Disneyland. The "Full House" alum popped the question to his longtime girlfriend Caitlin McHugh at the magical theme park. "I asked, she said yes! and we lived happily ever after," Stamos, 54, captioned a drawing of him and McHugh, 31, standing before the Magic Kingdom. The couple has been dating for a year and a half. ■ Adele is poised to become Las Vegas' highest-paid resident, after it emerged one of the strip's finest hotels is preparing to offer her $500,000 a show. Bosses at the posh Wynn Hotel want to sign the London-born diva for a 12-month residency. And if she agrees to the money-spinning deal just one performance a week in front of a Vegas audience would net her over $26 million. ■ Billy Joel and wife Alexis Roderick have a lot to celebrate. The 68-year-old "Piano Man" and his wife welcomed their third daughter, Remy Anne Alexis, 35, gave birth to little Remy at 7:50 p.m. at New York University Hospital. She came in weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces.

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■ New security measures including stricter passenger screening take effect on Thursday on all U.S. bound flights to comply with government requirements designed to avoid an incabin ban on laptops, airlines said. Airlines contacted by Reuters said the new measures could include short security interviews with passengers at check-in or the boarding gate, sparking concerns over flight delays and extended processing time. They will affect 325,000 airline passengers on about 2,000 commercial flights arriving daily in the United States, on 180 airlines from 280 airports in 105 countries. The United States announced the new rules in June to end its restrictions on carry-on electronic devices on planes coming from 10 airports in eight countries in the Middle East and North Africa in response to unspecified security threats.

Ain’t That A Shame

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‘Mom’ star single

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■ As rumors continued to mount about an alleged affair between Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence, Mom star Anna Faris recalled feeling self-conscious amid speculation about her eightyear union with the Passengers leading man. "Even before they met in person, my publicist, out of the blue, pulled me aside and said, 'Anna, listen, there are going to be paparazzi all over them,'" Faris penned in her newly released memoir, Unqualified, via the Daily Mail. "There are going to be shots of them laughing together on their way to the set. There are going to be stories circulating, and you have to brace yourself for this."

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■ Rock 'n' Roll and R&B pioneer Fats Domino has died at 89 years old. The iconic New Orleans boogie-woogie pianist known for songs like "Blueberry Hill," "Ain't That a Shame," and "Blue Monday" passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family. President Bill Clinton recognized Domino with awards throughout his career, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1987 and the National Medal of Arts.

Dylan’s guitar auctioned ■ A guitar played by Bob Dylan at notable concerts in 1970s is expected to sell for more than $300,000 when it goes up for auction next month. Heritage Auctions said the 1963 Martin D-28 acoustic guitar that once belonged to the singer-songwriter will be offered up Nov. 11 in Dallas. Heritage says Dylan played the guitar through his set at George Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh in New York City in 1971 and during his Rolling Thunder Revue tour from October 1975 to May 1976. - Gavin Wood

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‘A Day At The Races’, Alexandra

● Lindy Cowles, Kim Walsh, Rochelle Lindsell and Tracy Tennick

● Jeff and Maureen Edwards of Yea

● Ken Smedley on the Lions Club grill at the Alexandra Races

● Gary Solomon and Tallulah Lacey performed.

● Christine Murray and Anne-Maree Keath of St Mary’s Primary School

● Deb Robinson and Ray Mathieson of the Lions Club of Alexandra

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs FILM: BABY DRIVER: Genre: Action/Thriller. Cast: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx, Jon Hamm, Kevin Spacey, Lily James. Year: 1977. Rating: MA15+. Stars: **½ Summary: Baby is a talented, young getaway driver relies on the beat of his personal soundtrack to be the best in the game, and when he meets the girl of his dreams Baby sees a chance to ditch his criminal life and make a clean getaway, but after being coerced into working for a crime boss he must face the music when a doomed heist threatens his life, love and freedom. Entertaining enough but heavily flawed metal-to-the-pedal romp inspired by a many others in the action-heist-shoot-'em-up-car-chasethriller genre, most notably Walter Hills's tight fisted and unrelenting 1978 cult classic "The Driver" starring Ryan O'Neal. It's all there, well mostly, there's plenty of adrenaline pumping action and ear-piercing wall-to-wall music to ride along to, but where the film falls apart and into over-riding cliché is all or any character development, emotion and originality is thrown out the window, and you just don't give a damn. From Kevin Spacey as the clichéd crime-boss, Jamie Foxx and Jon Hamm as two clichéd villains who just don't get along, another clichéd villain who obviously has never-say-die tattooed on his body somewhere, one after the other, the cliché's run thick and fast, the only redemption belonging to Ansel Elgort as Baby and cinematography by Bill Pope. When all is said and done, this is a shallow and all too predictable effort that runs out of fuel by film's end, a film in which it's not the bank heists that the crime, but the heisting of material from other far superior films. In addition, it's not so much a movie as one long music video, and with the poor choice of music, not a good one at that. FILM: A QUIET PASSION: Genre: Biography/Drama. Cast: Cynthia Nixon, Jennifer Ehle, Keith Carradine, Duncan Duff. Year: 2016. Rating: M. Length: 125 Minutes. Stars: ***½ Verdict: The story of American poet Emily Dickinson from her early days as a young individualistically rebellious schoolgirl to her later years as a reclusive, unrecognized artist, modernist and literary icon. Poetic and complex character driven melancholy period drama and portrait, like its subject, is driven by the power and meaning of the written word, those words that have become synonymous with the writings and sensibilities of Emily Dickinson throughout time. Effectively compelling and sensitive, Cynthia Nixon gives a superbly controlled performance as the legendary conflicted and tormented poet, as do Jennifer Ehle as her sister, along with screen veteran Keith Carradine as the father. Uniquely in contrast to all else on screens today, and beautifully filmed, like a moving and richly textured portrait of the period. Respectfully, "A Quiet Passion" makes the Stanley Kubrick 1975 period drama "Barry Lyndon" look like the action-thriller "Die Hard," or a "snail race" look like the "Indianapolis 500," by comparison. Absorbing, witty, haunting and thought provoking, this is not a movie for everyone, as writer-director Terence Davies has created a 19th century literary page turner onto the screen in cinematic form as close as you can get. FILM: THE WALL: Genre: Thriller/War/Drama. Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, John Cena, Laith Nakli. Year: 2017. Rating: MA15+ Length: 88 Minutes. Stars: **½ Verdict: Two American Soldiers are trapped by a lethal and unseen supposedly legendary Iraqi sniper, with only a crumbling wall between them. Heat, sweat and dust dominate this well made Iraqi cat & mouse war-thriller, however, it falls short on genuine suspense that dominated the similarly themed "Phone Booth" (2002) with Colin Farrell, Forest Whitaker and directed more effectively by Joel Schumacher, as well as the chilling, nail-biting and unforgettable Vietnam sniper sequence in Stanley Kubrick's "Full Metal Jacket" (1987). Original Matt Damon "The Bourne Identity," "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," and "Edge of Tomorrow" director Doug Liman this time manages to hold interest but struggles to make the stranded soldier lying beyond the wall exciting as a whole, though there are moments of tension throughout. Dirt covered, sand gritted, wounded and grunting star Aaron TaylorJohnson does well under the circumstances in this almost one-setpiece, but as the wall crumbles around him, so does the intended impact. - James Sherlock

Rourke’s Reviews: 1922, Geostorm ■ 1922 (MA). 101 minutes. Now showing on Netflix. The Stephen King adaptations continue with 1922, based on the 2010 novella by the indefatigable author (who was obviously inspired by Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart), and like the recent Gerald's Game (also produced by Netflix), is a cut above the King crowd. Set during the title year, the story centres on Nebraska farmer Wilfred James (Thomas Jane), who loves the life he and those before him have lead. His 80 acres became 180 when he married Arlette (Molly Parker), and the two have a teenage son, Henry (Dylan Schmid). Over time Arlette has made it obvious that she hates the farming life, and with their fortunes dwindling each year, wants the family to move to the city and open a dress shop. Horrified at the thought, Wilfred reacts strongly to the suggestion, and makes him realise how much he hates his wife. When Arlette threatens to sell her part of the farm and move anyway, Wilfred talks his son into helping him carry out the solution to their problems. 1922 dares to take its time, and Australian director Zak Hilditch (who also provides the screenplay) deserves credit for his measured, atmospheric approach to the material, allowing the characters' dark thoughts to gain weight and purpose. This in turn gives the cast room to move, and nobody disappoints. Jane (Boogie Nights, Thursday, 61*, Stander, The Mist) gives his best performance in quite some time, truly bringing the brooding Wilfred to life, and makes a detestable person utterly compelling. Schmid is convincing as Henry, while Neal Mcdonough (Minority Report) and Kaitlyn Bernard offer solid support. As terrific an actor as she is, Molly Parker (Kissed, Wonderland, The Centre Of The World, Deadwood) gets the least developed character. The theme of male dominance is well introduced, but I just wish there was more time allocated to the changing dynamic between Arlette and Wilfred, and the way she feels suffocated by the men around her. It would also have made Wilfred's decision more convincing. Overt horror does make its way late into proceedings, jarring a little with the psychological thriller that has preceded it. At least it doesn't have the kind of inherent problems that caused Mike Flanagan's Gerald's Game to falter in the second half. Impressively photographed by Ben Richardson (Beasts Of The Southern Wild, Wind River), 1922 is an effectively moody tale anchored by a memorable central performance, and will hopefully see Hilditch move up the Hollywood ladder. RATING - ***½ - Aaron Rourke

■ Geostorm (M). 109 minutes. Now showing in selected cinemas. Like a piece falling debris, the long-delayed Geostorm finally crash-lands, and like the arrival of Skylab all those years ago, its after-effects won't trouble too many people. With an opening that feels like a mash-up between Snowpiercer and Pacific Rim, we are told that in 2019 climate change will kill millions, caused by natural disasters right around the globe. To counteract this, Jake Lawson (Gerard Butler) and a large team design a system that, once installed into nearly 1200 satellites, will be able to 'cure' climate change, and return the world's weather patterns to some kind of normalcy. Jake, a maverick who doesn't do things by the book, falls foul of the US government, who fire him and put his younger brother Max (Jim Sturgess) in charge. Three years later, and Jake is working as a mechanic in Florida; divorced, but allowed to see his 13-year-old daughter Hannah (Talitha Bateman). Max turns up on his doorstep saying that one satellite has malfunctioned, and before you know it, Jake is on the international space station figuring out what is wrong, while his brother, with the help of lover/ secret service agent Sarah Wilson (Abbie Cornish) and low-level tech employee Dana (Zazie Beetz), also attempt to uncover the truth behind the tragic mishaps. Originally set for release over a year and-a-half ago, Geostorm went through extensive rewrites and reshoots (apparently overseen by Brit Danny Cannon, a film-maker who showed promise more than two decades ago with The Young Americans (1993) and Judge Dredd (1995), the latter of which also suffered from reshoots and star egos), and boy, does it show. Nothing makes sense, many characters appear and disappear with irritating regularity (if you blink, you'll miss talented character actor Mare Winningham), and incidents hurtle along without rhyme or reason. Even with all this narrative and production chaos, the villain responsible for all the mass destruction is painfully obvious. Cowriter/director Dean Devlin, who should be able to churn out this kind of fluff in his sleep, having worked alongside Roland Emmerich on hits such as Independence Day and The Day After Tomorrow, spectacularly drops the ball with his directorial debut. Like XXX : The Return Of Xander Cage, Geostorm is shamelessly aimed at specific markets, with its scenario involving the world's two biggest box-office giants, the US and China. Numerous other films come to mind; Armageddon, Spies Like Us, Gravity, Outland, Space Cowboys, Aliens, Our Man Flint, The Avengers, even Moon 44. Why does Geostorm manage to get one star? Well, it's still better than the bloated, moronic garbage that Michael Bay inflicts upon us. In fact, watch a Bay film beforehand, and Geostorm may suddenly seem like a long lost classic. RATING - * - Aaron Rourke

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OCTOBER 29 to NOVEMBER 4. THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. GEOSTORM. 2. BLADE RUNNER 2049. 3. THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US. 4. THE SNOWMAN. 5. HAPPY DEATH DAY. 6. HOME AGAIN. 7. KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE. 8. IT. 9. CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE. 10. THE SON OF BIGFOOT. NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: OCTOBER 26: AMERICAN PASTORAL, BRIGSBY BEAR, INGRID GOES WEST, SUBURBICON, THE MIDWIFE, THE UNTAMED, THOR: RAGNAROK. NOVEMBER 2: BAD GENIUS, BAD MOMS 2, JIGSAW, LOVING VINCENT, MY LITTLE PONY: THE MOVIE, THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL MOVIE: THE GIRL WHO SUMMONS THE STARS, THREE SUMMERS. THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. THE BEGUILED [Drama/Thriller/Nicole Kidman, Colin Farrell, Elle Fanning]. 2. SPIDER-MAN - HOMECOMING [Action/ Fantasy/Drama/Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr]. 3. TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT [Sci-Fi/Action/Mark Wahlberg, Anthony Hopkins]. 4. MY COUSIN RACHEL [Drama/Mystery/ Romance/Rachel Weisz, Iain Glen, Sam Claflin]. 5. DETOUR [Drama/Thriller/Tye Sheridan, Emory Cohen, Bel Powley]. 6. IT COMES AT NIGHT [Horror/Mystery/Joel Edgerton, Christopher Abbott]. 7. CHURCHILL [Biography/Drama/Brian Cox, Miranda Richardson]. 8. HOUNDS OF LOVE [Crime/Drama/ Stephen Curry, Emma Booth, Ashleigh Cummings]. 9. WONDER WOMAN [Action/Fantasy/Adventure/Gal Gadot, Chris Pine]. Also: UNA, DESPICABLE ME 3, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Volume 2, THE MUMMY, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES, ALIEN COVENANT, VICEROY'S HOUSE, ALL EYEZ ON ME, JOHN WICK 2. NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON DVD THIS WEEK: BABY DRIVER [Action/Crime/Comedy/ Drama/Ansel Elgort, Kevin Spacey, Jamie Foxx]. THE BIG SICK [Romance/Comedy/Drama/ Zoe Kazan, Ray Romano, Holly Hunter]. NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON BLU-RAY THIS WEEK: BABY DRIVER [Action/Crime/Comedy/ Drama/Ansel Elgort, Kevin Spacey, Jamie Foxx]. THE BIG SICK [Romance/Comedy/Drama/ Zoe Kazan, Ray Romano, Holly Hunter]. TERMINATOR 2: Judgment Day 3D Blu-Ray + Blu-Ray [Arnold Schwarzenegger]. TERMINATOR 2: Judgment Day UHD BluRay [Arnold Schwarzenegger]. HOLIDAY INN: 75th Anniversary [Bing Crosby]. THE GODFATHER: 40th Anniversary Box Set - with THE GODFATHER, THE GODFATHER: Part II, THE GODFATHER: Part III and Special Features [Crime/Drama/Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall]. NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: PARTY OF FIVE: Complete Collection. MY FAVORITE MARTIAN: Complete Collection. AIR CRASH INVESTIGATION: Seasons 1 15. MIAMI VICE: Complete Collection. THE BIONIC WOMAN: Complete Collection. AFL PREMIERS: 2017 Victory Pack. FORTITUDE: Season 2.

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■ I think my first memory of hearing a Fats Domino song was Ain't That A Shame back in 1956. I loved the deep resonance of his voice and the strong beat behind the song. Rock and Roll was new to us pimply-faced teenagers and we couldn't get enough of the American rock songs which became part of the soundtrack of our lives. Antoine Dominique ‘Fats’ Domino, Jr was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1928. Antoine studied piano at the age of nine. He left school to work in a factory so that he could play piano in the bars at night. Antoine mastered the Boogie Woogie techniques and the classic Rhythm and Blues piano style. He married his childhood sweetheart, Rosemary. He became a father and almost lost his hand in a factory accident. Antoine was given the nick-name of ‘Fats’ and it stuck. He joined trumpeter Dave Bartholomew's band. Dave recognised the special talent of Fats and arranged a contract for him with Imperial Records. In 1949 Fats Domino had his first million selling hit song The Fat Man and Dave became his manager. Dave Bartholomew and Fats Domino cowrote many of the hit songs which included Ain't That A Shame, I'm In Love Again, Blueberry

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Hill, I'm Walkin', Blue Monday, I'm Walkin' to New Orleans and The Big Beat. He appeared in two films Shake Rattle and Rock and The Girl Can't Help It. In 1963 Fats left Imperial Records and recorded with several other record labels. In 1975 Fats Domino performed one show at Festival Hall in Melbourne as part of a national tour. He was accompanied by his 10-piece band. The show ran for about two hours. Fats brought a lot of expensive jewellery with him and it had to be guarded - his star shaped watch alone had 352 diamonds on it. The tour also included New Zealand. My friend Vince Spiteri is a huge fan of Fats Domino and has visited his home in New Or-

● Fats Domino leans several times. Domino was awarded the Grammy LifetimeAchievementAward in 1987. In 1998, President Clinton awarded him the National Medal of Arts. When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005 Fats and his family were rescued from their home by boat, but they lost many possessions in the storm. In 2007 Fats Domino returned to the stage at the New Orleans Venue Tipitina's to sing 11 songs in 30 minutes.

It was a sold out house of 500 enthusiastic fans. As Fats was leaving the stage the compere suggested, "How about Blue Monday?" and Fats returned for an encore. He made one more stage appearance in 2009 to raise funds to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. Apparently, Fats was a very shy person and had no desire to tour anymore. Antoine and Rosemary raised eight children in the same ramshackle neighbourhood where he grew up, but they did it in style - in a white mansion, trimmed in pink, yellow and lavender. He loved the people and the food in his hometown. He lived a quiet life and everybody in the working class area loved him. Sadly, Fats Domino passed away from natural causes last week at the age of 89. The media throughout the world paid great tribute to one of the legends of rock and roll - Fats Domino. Harry Connick Jnr tweeted RIP fats domino ... you helped pave the way for New Orleans piano players... see you on top of that blueberry hill in the sky Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW Mike Till Midnight Saturday at 8.10pm The Time Tunnel - on Remember When - Sundays at 9.10pm And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment Sundays, 12 Noon

Hyper Real Nights at National Gallery

Hyper Real Nights The National Gallery of Australia takes the weird and wonderful Hyper Real experience to the next level with Hyper Real Nights, three unforgettable evenings of cutting-edge cocktails, astonishing sculptures and live performances. Featuring the Australian Dance Party, spoken word by Omar Musa and electric violinist Mr Michael, Hyper Real Nights (November 10, 17, 24.) invites visitors to embrace the uncanny and experience the familiar in extraordinary ways. Drawing inspiration from the jawdropping artworks in Hyper Real, contemporary dancers from the Australian Dance Party harness the power and playfulness of the moving body as hey travel through the exhibition. Lingering in Patricia Piccini's extraordinary video installation, The Breathing Room 2000, the dancers interact with their audience to create a dynamic response to the artist's fascination with evolution and ethics. Fast, fresh and often funny, writer, rapper and slam poet Omar Musa leads his listeners on a journey through the gallery space, performing a thought-provoking and downright provocative original piece inspired by hyperrealism. Classically trained violinist Mr Michael uses his instrument to break the boundaries of musical genres, fusing rock, classical, hip hop. house, jazz, funk and soul. With Hyper Real featuring artists that extend the traditional parameters of the hyperreal genre through kinetic sculpture, video and bio art and virtual reality, Mr Michael provides the perfect musical accompaniment to the NGA's after hours adventure. National Gallery of Australia. Parkes Place, Parkes, ACT.

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with Peter Kemp is made with the finest craftsmanship. There will only be two carpets available as part of this exhibition - one will be raffled and one will be for sale. Exhibition opens December 1 and runs until December 17. St Kilda's Alright: The Fred Negro Experience - Exhibition Highlights. Bright Space, 8 Martin St, St Kilda.

MUMA

Australian Art Orchestra: ELECTRO acoustic. From trumpets and tape loops to percussion and pedals, explore the spaces where traditional approaches meet experimental electronic sound creation with Australian art Orchestra artistic director Peter Knight. Performed in sonic partnership with extraordinary next generation cross-disciplinary musicians Reuben Leeis and Nat Grant. Sunday November 5 at 3pm - 5pm. Monash University of Museum of Art. Caulfield Campus Ground Floor Building F ■ This is a limited-edition carpet de- 900 Dandenong Rd. Caulfield East. signed by James Lomas, featuring the artwork of Fed Negro. This 3 x 4 metre carpet is a one-ofa-kind creation - designed and made Grandstanding not Handstanding: Larissa McFarlane is a printmaker, just for this exhibition. The carpet is hand woven in hand street artist and disability activist, with knitted NZ wool and bamboo silk and a penchant for making milestones,

St Kilda’s Alright

At Footscray

stands. These skills and quirks exist as a result of the artist's 18-year-ond brain injury. As Larissa honours her secondtime entry into adulthood, she will unite her various identities and practice some pride. During her residency, Larissa explores identity, especially that of disability, does lots of handstands and draws maps of safe places. Exhibition runs until December 9. Venue: FCAC Gallery. How About a Rainbow? Colour your mind at FCAC's annual Art Life exhibition. Building on walking tours and local art residencies though out the year, artists have experienced artists have explored new colour combinations and developed responses to experiences through food, imagery, marks and impressions. Exhibition runs until December 9. Footscray Community Arts Centre 45 Moreland St, Footscray.

National Gallery Mel O'Callaghan: Ensemble. The human body is pushed to its limits in Australian artist Mel O'Callaghan's powerful sevenminute video work, Ensemble. Exploring the idea of resilience in the face of violence, Ensemble features one man pitted against the visceral force of a jet of water. Born in Sydney and currently residing in Paris, O'Callaghan's diverse and dynamic practice spans painting, film, installation and performance. Prior to its Australian premiere at NGV Australia, this large-scale, silent video installation was shown at the Centre Pompidou, in both Paris and Managa in 2016, and at the Institut d'Art Contemporain Villebanne/ RhôneAlpes in Lyon, France in 2018. Mel O'Callaghan: Ensemble is one of five solo exhibitions be leading Australian artists fir the NGV Australia's 2017-2018 summer program. Ensemble will be on display at the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square, Swanston St. Melbourne from November 17 to March 12. National Gallery of Victoria 180 St. Kilda Rd, Melbourne - Peter Kemp ● More on Page 38

OK. With John O’Keefe

● Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth, Mighty Thor

■ Is there anything Chris Hemsworth can't do ? His latest gig is to narrate a commercial to launch a new Aussie wine, Double Barrel by Jacobs Creek. Chris is hot property when it comes to commercials as his series of spots for the AFL Finals were spot on

Mike Munro and Bushrangers

■ There's no stopping veteran current affairs reporter Mike Munro. He's the complete package as this foot-in-the-door reporter signed on for a four part series Lawless - The Real Bushrangers to be seen over the next year on the History Channel on Foxtel. Mike is one of the most experienced reporters serving his time on newspapers and then to far flung places for 60 Minutes.

Life and times of Cher

■ The highs and lows of Cher are to be made into a musical. The stage production was first drafted in 2012. Now it's getting serious with the launch planned for June 2019 in Chicago.

Charlie returns

■ Another blast from the past is a remake of the seventies TV series Charlie's Angels. This time it will be a movie for release 2019. Way back when the original cast starred in feature movies, the Charlie's films grossed $ 250 million worldwide and Sony are hoping the new version will better previous records.

Money please

■ Interesting to see the Ten network advertising on air for people to attend their Intensity Conference with a view to promoting on Ten. It seems that not so long ago that Ten, and other stations were displaying the 'House Full' sign and had a waiting list of companies wanting to advertise. How times change.

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Country Crossroads By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Chris at the Memo

■ Renowned Australian musician Chris Wilson will perform Live at the Memo Music Hall, St Kilda at 2pm on Sunday (November 5). The legendary blues and rock performer, who plays a number of instrument,s has shared both the studio and stage with a host of Australia's leading artists. He has also toured extensively abroad winning the respect from the biggest names in music. Joining Chris at the Memo will be Shannon Bourne and Fenn Wilson. Tickets at the Memo.ood FridayAppeal.

Amber’s Christmas

■ Aussie Country music star Amber Lawrence will release a brand new kids Christmas album on November 17. Aussie Aussie Christmas features all new written songs by the multi-award winner. More info: www.amberlawrence.com.au

Tamworth 2018

■ The annual Tamworth Festival is gaining momentum with a number of local artists scheduled to perform shows. Jetty Road and Paul Costa are just a few from the Victorian contingent that make the long journey to northern NSW for the iconic event. Fans and country music lovers from all over Australia and overseas gather for the ten day festival that concludes with the prestigious Golden Guitar awards. - Rob Foenander

Brave preservative-free wine effort ■ JOHN ROZENTALS salutes a brave effort in producing a preservative-free wine. Back in the dim, dark days when I was studying wine science - long ago enough for the institution to be known as Riverina College of Advanced Education rather than Charles Sturt University - it was virtually blasphemous to talk about making preservative-free wine. Sulphur dioxide - both as antimicrobial agent and as an antioxidant - was regarded as an essential additive in good winemaking, though advances in technology meant that it could be used in smaller doses than previously. Sure, there had been some attempts at making preservative-free wines, but the assessment of these beverages was far from flattering. You would have had to be seriously allergic to sulphur dioxide to consider consuming them. Fast forward some 40 years and a few bounds in technology and the notion of making wines without sulphur dioxide is a definite possibility. Mudgee winemaker David Lowe has had more experience in this field than most have, and the Lowe 2017 PF500 Shiraz is his ninth vintage of preservative-free wine. It's a courageous and praiseworthy effort - deep red in colour and packed with juicy flavour and showing no sign of the oxidative

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● David Lowe character that so often dogs such much a winemaking step. attempts - and, as well as being So, why the name PF500? preservative-free it's also unfilDavid explains: "The name tered and unfined. came about simply through the It's about as natural as wine can recurrence of the number 500. get, and for good measure it's The vineyard sits at an elevamade from a biodynamic vineyard. tion of 500 metres, 500 is the And that in itself brings an impor- name of the horn clay preparation tant distinction to the fore. used in biodynamic wine growing, Quite a few growers practice and we've bottle a proportion of organic and/or biodynamic the wine in 500ml bottles." viticulture but most of them don't And why the latter choice? go on to eschew the addition of "Preservative-free wines tend sulphur dioxide, which is very not to last overnight once opened,

so we're experimenting with 500ml bottles. It can be enjoyed in moderation with the wine is best shape," David said. Visit www.lowewine.com.au. WINE REVIEWS Tim Adams 2014 Cabernet Malbec ($25): blending cabernet sauvignon with malbec has historically been a Clare Valley specialty made famous in the 1950s and 1960s by the huge success of the Leasingham Bin 56 Cabernet Malbec. It's a lovely red, with the fullness of the malbec filling out the traditional mid-palate 'hole'. Tyrrells 2016 Beyond Broke Road Orange Sauvignon Blanc ($19): Tyrrells winery is located on Broke Road, in the Hunter Valley, but it has long used grapes from other Australian areas as well. This new (for this scribe, anyway) label handily brings a group of those wines together. This shows plenty of the variety's noted herbaceous character and some good palate weight. WINE OF THE WEEK Lowe 2017 PF500 Shiraz ($22 for 500ml): A remarkably brave and successful effort at producing a preservative-free red. It's vibrant and juicy and shows absolutely not a skerrick of the aldehydic oxidised-apple character usually seen in wines made without sulphur dioxide. - John Rozentals

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Top 5

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5. "Very annoying. Pool not open today. They say we can swim tomorrow.” 4. "Had the trout for lunch. It was so fresh a hook was still in it's mouth.” 3. "Orchestra is great, but they never stop playing. I reckon they'd perform under water.” 2. "It probably won't matter, but I don't think we've got enough lifeboats". 1."Looking forward to dinner and Caesar salad, my favourite lettuce too - iceberg!"

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The Yea Story: Part 23

First churches at Muddy Creek From The Story of Yea by Harvey Blanks ■ Until the new bridge was opened, the punt was operated by Mr John Ryan at wages of 35 shillings a week, and during the 12 months of its operation it was used not only to transport carriages, carts and coaches, but many thousands of sheep and cattle. When it was finally opened to traffic, the new bridge was to remain largely unaltered in design until the 1970s, although it was many times repaired and many of the original timbers were replaced. Finally in 1972, it was replaced by an impressive new concerete bridge built by the Country Roads Board. But the old bridge, sway-backed and ratty toward the end of its effective life, still retains a warm place in the affections of all who used it over the years.

From Mission to Church ■ There was no organised religious observances in the earliest years of settlement, although individual families probably worshipped privately as groups in their homes, as was often the custom in Victorian times. We know from the letters of John Cotton and other original settlers in the district, that family prayers and readings from the Bible were a regular feature of day-to-day life. Ocassionally a travelling clergyman or Catholic priest would stay overnight with a family and might be asked to conduct a service, although hospitality was sometimes extended by settlers of a different faith. John Cotton recorded that on one occasion he gave shelter for the night to an Irish priest and was amazed to see his guest eat a hearty dish of mutton chops for breakfast next morning before departing; it was a Friday. (Not being a Catholic himself, Cotton was probably unaware of the dispensation granted to travellers.) Elsewhere, Cotton complained that while Catholic priests at least were to be seen in isolated upc-ountry districts, clergy of the Church of England seemed to prefer sitting comfortably in Melbourne. The exact dates of the first public religious services in Yea are unknown. The first Catholic Mass is repued to have been celebrated in the house of Thomas McAsey, about one mile from Yea, on land which became part of Mr Frank Quinlan’s property If this is so, then it must have occurred between 1855 when McAsey first came to Yea, and the early 1870s when he sold his selection and went to live in the township. The probability is that it was in the late 1850s. About the same time the first Protestant public services are believed to have been held. In the 1850s, the gospel is said to have been preached from a bullockdray, and evangelical services were also held in Mrs Grace McLeish’s kitchen, this being the largest room in the township at the time. In 1857, the first Muddy Creek Mission was formed, following expressions of concern by prominent Protestant settlers about the lack of religious training for their children. The story of the Mission’s beginning has been preserved in a report

● A 1940s photo towards St Luke’s Church of England and Parish Hall taken by Vic Thorley from rooftop of his fanily’s grocery store in The Crescent, Yea. written in 1861 and signed by the January 1857, to October 24, 1859. Maxwells at Cathkin; his horse hit a trustees, Messrs W.L. Ker and John The first trustees were Messrs Miller log and he was thrown off; he seized McFarlane, and part of its worth and McFarlane (Baptists) and Mr hold of the log and, seeing his horse quoting in detail: Ker (Presbyterian). swimming by, sprang off the log and The preaching of the Gospel of To gratify those who take an in- on the horse and got safe to shore. Our Lord Jesus Christ and the terest in such matters, and as a subThe Maxwells were on the bank stated Ministry of the Wordhad ject for our children to ponder over looking on, and always told the story long been subject of anxious consid- in after-years, the subscribers’ names in fits of laughter. eration by many of the residents of are appended. Mr Ashe had three children, I the Muddy Creek District, but owThe sums, for the sake of abridge- think, and died in confinement. Mr ing to the somewhat limited popula- ment, are not entered as they were McFarlane came into yea and got a tion and difficulty of obtaining an paid, only the total amount subscribed great shock to hear that Mrs Ashe ordained clergyman of any evangeli- for Mr Ashe by each during those was dying, and went to see her. cal denomination, nothing was done years: He said: “I am afraid, Mrs Ashe, for many years. Alexander Miller, I shall never see you again.” At length, in January 1857, arMurrindindi ................ £160.9.6 Mrs Ashe replied, “O yes, you rangements were entered into with Messrs McFarlane, will. We will meet in Heaven’.” Mr Ashe, a lay reader of the Church Island Station ................... 70.0.0 Then they shook hands and Mr of England, to occupy the Muddy William L. Ker, McFarlane departed. Creek District and to preach at the Killingworth ..................... 66.0.0 After Mr Ashe left, the Mission different stations on the Upper Messrs Watton Bros., was still not in a position to obtain an Goulburn. Balham Hill ...................... 25.0.0 ordained minister. He commenced his labours in the J.P. Glass & Nash, However, a Mr Cramer, another beginning of 1857, and continued his Wangaroon ...................... 67.0.0 Anglican lay reader, was engaged work until October 1859, when he John McFarlane, Kalatha ... 20.0.0 for a year from January 26, 1860. resigned his duties on account of a James Webster, Beaumonto .. 22.0.0 Mr W.L. Ker’s report takes up strong dissatisfaction having been Henry Turnley, Ghin Ghin ... 25.0.0 the story: expressed by many of the subscrib- Donald McKenzie, At the expiration of this period, it ers to the Mission Fund. Mt Pleasant ...................... 35.0.0 was understood that he would go to When this gentleman arrived with Messrs Crawford, Sydney to prepare for ordination. his family there was neither house Whanregarwen ................... 2.0.0 At the end of the year his plans not but for their accommodation. Miss de Burgh, Killingworth .. 5.0.0 were expectedly altered, and he exSteps were therefore taken for the Archie Thom, Eildon ............. 30.0.0 pressed his willingness to remain immediate erection of a dwellingv, Forsythe, Delatite .................. 26.0.0 another year. and in the meantime, the Messrs Johnson, Acheron ................. 25.0.0 As Mr McPherson, however, a McFarlane generously invited them Brookman, Millers Pond ...... 4.10.0 licensed preacher of the Free Church to be their guests until a building Connelly, Magaron ................ 15.0.0 of Scotland, had been asked to visit should be finished. Duncan McLeish, Glenmore .. 5.0.0 the neighbourhood with a view to The committee, consisting of Daniel McLeish ....................... 1.0.0 settlement, should he be thought fitMessrs Miller, McFaralane and Ker, J.C. Aitken, Thornton ........... 25.0.0 ted for the work, a public meeting of was formed by carrying out the work, Miss Cunningham, tyhe inhabitants of Yea and the neighand it was resolved to the effect that Ayreshire, Scotland .......... 25.0.0 bourhood was called for the purpose the land and buildings thereon should Singleton .................................. 2.0.0 of considering whether Mr McPherbe the property of the people of the Jones, Acheron ....................... 1.0.0 son should be asked to settle or Mr Muddy Creek District, and that it Messrs Hardy, Cramer be asked to continue for anshould be used for the propagation Muddy Creek ................... 10.0.0 other year. of Evangelical Christianity without Charles J. Griffiths .............. 20.0.0 At the meeting held in the schoolrespect to the minor differences ex- Miss Wray, Scotland .............. 5.0.0 room in 1861, it was unanimously isting among the Protestant EvanA more detailed picture of this first agreed that as Mr Cramer had gelical Chuches. ministry is contained in a letter which laboured so acceptably amongst us Permission was afterward given Mrs W.L. Ker wrote to her eldest during the last 12 months, he should to use part of the building as a school- son, Charles: be requested to remain room, the committee acting as ‘MasAt the very first, all denominaMrs Ker’s letter to her son takes ters’ for the above-named objects. tions joined to build a wooden Church the story one stage further: As labour was at that time scrace, and Parsonage in one. The large end Then, I think, Mr Murdock, a it was not without great difficulty that room opened with a door next to the Presbyterian, came up. But people the building was made habitable, fence, where the carriages pulled up were wishing for a decided Church. though this was at length accom- ... this large room was the Church, Mrs Miller, who had built a brick, plished. opening with another door into the very plain church, wanted this to be The land was purchased from the Parsonage. a Baptist Church, and everyone to Government and fencded, making The first men that went up was support it ... But no one would have a total expenditure of £134.9s, which, Mr Ashe, very good and indefati- this, as the Baptists require their with £546 paid to Mr Ashe, formed gable in visiting, once swimming the people to be immersed ... so the Presthe total cost of the Mission from Goulburn in a flood to get to the byterians bought Mrs Miller’s

Church, and your Papa said to me, ‘build the English Church!’. It was a large order, but I was delighted.” The fund to built Yea’s Church of England wasw begin in 1862, with a donation of 16s from Miss Watton. Reputedly, she gave it to Miss Flora de Burgh, with the request that it be placed toward the construction of an Anglican church. When Miss de Burgh asked her sister, Mrs W.L. Ker, what she should do with the money. Mrs Ker succinctly replied, “Add to it!” and followed it with her own donation of £20. The two women must have been enthusiastic fund raisers, for the new St Luke’s Church was completed some six years later, at a cost of £600 plus £200 for essential furnishings, and (with the aid of a Government £ for £ subsidy) opened in October 1868, free of debt. The furnishings of the church were completed through the generosity of Mr E.S. Purcell and family, who among them gave the font, lectern, lamps, prayer desk, carpeting and fencing. After serving St Luke’s faith-fully for many years, Mr Purcell also left £50 toward the building of a Parish Hall. A century later, when St Luke’s celebrated the centenary, his grandson, Mr Harold Purcell, was treasurer. The foundation stone for St Luke’s was laid by Mrs W.L. Ker’s on March 10, 1868, and the trowel used on the occasion passed into the possession of Mr Rupert d eKer, of Henderside, Yea, and was placed on the altar 100 years later during the centenary observance services. Toward the end of the 19th century, Mr Eustace Wade became stipendiary reader to the Rev. J. Baglin, and later wtote of his early experiences in the parish: “I lived at the Vicarage. In those days the Vicar, in addition to Yea, took services at Molesworth, Murrindindi and Homewood. “He used to drive around in a twowhelled jinker. I looked after Kerrisdale, Strath Creek and Spring Valley on one Sunday, and Gobur (near Yarck0, Kanumbra and Spring Creek on the next. “I started a service at Glenburn, which I worked along with Spring Valley. Nearly all my travelling was done on horseback. “At Strath Creek the service was in the hall, where a fine Methodist family, the Lades, was a tower of strength. “We had our own church at Kanumbra, now worked from Alexandra.” Various additions and alterations were made to St Luke’s over the years, the most important being the provision of a sanctuary and vestry. The date when these were added is not known, but the building was complete when the Jubilee of the Parish was celebrated in 1907. The need for a Parish Hall was stated to be urgant at the time, and although plans to build one were considered on several occasions up to 1914, it was then decided to postpone action after World War I. Parish records lack any reference to the date when the hall was actually built, but Shire Minutes reveal that it opened some time in 1925, as the Council gave permission on March 7 of that year for painted scenery from the Shire Hall to be lent to the Dramatic Society for the Parish Hall’s ‘grand opening night’. ● Continued on Page 00

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The Yea Story: Part 23

Floods affected Christ Church, Molesworth From The Story of Yea by Harvey Blanks ■ St Luke’s Church, Yea, is noted today for its beautiful stained glass windows,a nd various valuable memorials which have been placed both inside and outside the church over the years. Many improvements have been made to the grounds, with the planting of trees and shrubs, and an especially fine modern rectory was built on the hillside in 1959. St Luke’s celebrated its centenary in 1968, when further gifts were presented to the church by Miss Lyra Lee Gow of Yea, and Mr and Mrs Roy Bett, of Alexandra. Researchers into the early history of the church at that time revealed that the first baptism to take place in St Luke’s after it became an independent parish was that of Alice Maud Wade, of Yea, daughter of William and Elizabeth Wade, station manager, on May 1, 1881; and the first wedding to be celebrated was probably that of Mary Ann Chaplain and Charles George Knights, on October 11, 1881. The first services at Homewood were held in 1890, in Mona Vale homestead, the property of Thomas and Jane Gill. A Sunday School at Homewood was started by their daughter, Margaret Gill, and a son, Alexander Gill, became a lay reader in 1910 when he was 79 years old. Another daughter, Mona Gill, played the hymns for some 50 years for both the Anglican and Presbyterian services, both of which were held in Homewood Hall. Eventually, as motor transport became general and residents of Homewood found it easier to attend services in Yea, the centre was closed. St John’s Church, Murrindindi, wasw built in 1914 on land donated by the late Mr John Nash, whose grandchild was the first to be baptised in the new building. The late Mr and Mrs George Tull, who were among the original worshippers at St John’s, were the first to be married there. Other families in the area who were early supporters of the church included Nash, Watts, Cummins, Pulford, O’Connor, Airey, Murphy, McDonald, Gellibrand, Desailly, Creed and Holdsworth, and some of these are still represented by the second and third generations. Fifteen years before St John’s was built at Murrindindi, Christ Church was opened for worship at Molesworth, being dedicated in 1899 by the then Bishop of Melbourne, the Rt Rev. Field Flowers Goe. Over the years, repeated floods caused considertable damage to Christ Chruch, and valuable record and books were lost. To protect the organ, a special dais wasbuilt, raising it above flood level and although later floods were experienced, the instrument remained high and dry. The Bishop’s chair in the sanctuary was donated by the Weaver family, and the baptismal shell was presented by a Mrs Coles, who was an original foundation member of the church. This shell was later set in a log made from a pine tree grown in the churchyard by the Rector, the Rev. S.J. Muxworthy. In 1949, the church celebrated its

● Christ Church Anglican Church, Molesworth, was often hit with floods. Photo: Sandra Sunkel-Lozell 50th Jubilee with a gathering of more To give the Church in Yea a firm ral renovations was used as a school than 70 people attended by the foundation, Father Matthew Brady building from 1923 to 1957, by which Bishop, the late Rt Rev. T. Armour. built a solid and comfortable time the new school had been built. Among the earliest records relat- presbytery at a cost of some £1300 The first baptism at Sacred Heart ing to the church at Molesworth is a to serve as a dwelling not only for Church after Yea became a sepaConfirmation certificate given to Mr himself but for future priests. rate parish in April 1890, was on Charles William Ridd, who was Father Brady was succeeded by November 24 of that year; Emily confirmed at St Luke’s in Yea, four Father James O’Neill in January Benson, daughter of Martin and years before Christ Church was 1895, but the replacement of the Emily Benson. dedicated. original wooden church with a handThe first marriage followed on Dated April 25, 1895, it became some new brick structure did not take Janaury 14, 1891, when James Henry in the possession of Cr Clem Ridd, place until after the turn of the cen- Taverner married Ellen Cahill of of Molesworth. tury, during the parochial office of Yea. Glenburn Public Hall was an- Father Patrick O’Reilly. In 1969, after the installtion of the other site of Anglican worship early Sunday, October 26, 1902, was a new altar, Sacred HeartChurch was in the 20th century, but no records great day for Yea’s Catholic com- consecrated by the Catholic Archare available dealing with the his- munity, for Archbishop Carr came bishop of Melbourne, the Most Rev. tory of these services. up from Melbourne to bless and open James Knox (later Cardinal Knox). As mentioned earlier, the ser- the new Sacred Heart Church, and He was assisted by his private vices were begun by Mr Eustace special celebrations were held. secretary, Monsignor J. Murray, Wade, who worked Glenburn in A contemporary report described who was master of ceremonies, and conjunction with Spring Valley. the new red brick church as “beauti- by priests from other parishes who The congregation was numeri- fully fitted up and decorated, and had past connections with Yea. cally strong, but in later years, as the capable of seating 500 worshippers”. The new altar of Harcourt marble, road linking Glenburn with yea imThis was not strictly accurate, the had been installed by the current parproved and motor transport became maximum accommodation being ish priest, Father P. Jeffery, in comgeneral, attendances dwindled and about 300, but the original plans pro- pliance with a Vatican direction that services ceased. vided for the eventual addition of Mass should be celebrated facing the These days, Glenburn Anglican transepts which would probably have people. families are able to worship at Yea. seated another 200 people. Advantage was taken of the opCost of the church was £2369, of portunity to carry out other improvewhich £661 had been donated at the ments, and the church interior was time of opening. repainted at the same time. The first sermon in the new church Following the consecration cerwas preached by the Very Rev. M. emony, Archbishop Knox and his ■ As with members of other Maher, and a quartet from St party were tendered a civic receptionj churches, early settlers of the Catho- George’s Church, Carlton, came to in the newly-completed Civic Cenlic faith in Yea had at first to depend Yea to join in the presentation of tre by the Shire President, Cr A.J. upon the occasional visits of travel- Mozart’s Mass in C major (not oth- Bett; some 60 guests were present. ling priests for their formal occasions erwise identified, but probably K.259 In June 1969, Yea gained parish of worship and the administration of rather than the later Mass in C Ma- priest, Father A. Eames, who won a the Sacraments. jor, K.317, which requires an orches- considerable reputation in the comAs recounted earlier, the first tra instead of a solo organ; the pub- munity at large as a skilled photogMass is believed to have been said lished report of the ceremony ex- rapher and a keen naturalist and nain the house of Tom McAsey, and pressly mentions MissAnnie Quinlan ture lover. there were doubtless other similar as the organist. Whilst the centre of Catholic life occasions, both in the McAsey resiFollowing the blessing of the in the Shire is the church and parish dence and in the houses of other church, Archbishop Carr adminis- school complex in the township itCatholics in the district. tered the Sacrament of Confirma- self, mention must be made of anLater as the district became more tion to a large number of children other Catholic church - surely one of settled, and the church in Mel- who had been prepared over the pre- the most unused and picturesque in bourne became more organised, ceding months, and in the evening the entire State - built at Caveat in Yea and Alexandra were included the Shire President, Cr John Quin- the extreme north of the Shire, by within the sphere of the Mansfield lan, gave dinner to 300 guests in the the community of Czech, Polish and Mission, and were served with old church building. Ukrainian families who settled there priests from that town, although they Two years previously, Cr and Mrs from the 1930s on. were later able to build their own Quinlan had presnted the church A simple pleasing weatherboard small wooden churches. with a lifesize replica of the Sacred structure, the church of Our Lady of As the number of Catholic fami- Heart in memory of departed rela- Seven Sorrows could nevertheless lies grew and a new generation came tives, and this statue was transferred scarcely by mistaken for a typical along, Yea and Alexandra were ad- to the new building, being raised on Australian country place of worship, judged ready to become separate the lefthand side of the sanctuary. for it has several exotic external feaparishes, and were formally sepThe old wooden church then tures that preserve links with the arated from Mansfield in April 1990. became a parish hall, and after sev- homelands of those who built it by

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voluntary labour in 1955. Before this church was built, Mass in the Highlands area used to be celebrated at the residence of Mr George Zoch. Land for the church was donated by Mr Douglas McAlpin, who, after watching with interest the exotic opening ceremony at the which the church was blessed by Monsignor Hannan from Melbourne, and the colourful parade about the grounds by the assembled parishioners, donated a further acre for a future tennis court. The exotic features mentioned are a sort of wayside shrine carrying a painyed representation of the crucified Christ, an etyernal freestanding belltower, and an intriguing rock grotto built of local rocks and granite cemented together to form a type of intimate retreat where the traveller may rest and spend a few minutes or an hour or so in peaceful contemplation. From the belltower, which was blessed by Bishop Fox, is suspended an impressive bell which was specially imported from Germany. A painted panel depicts St Isadore praying, while in the background angels in the fields work at harvesting his crops (presumably so that he will not be interrupted at his devotions). The interior of thye church of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows is obviously Central European in decor, with an intriguing panel behind the freestanding altar painted by a Czech artist from Sydney. European ecclesiastical customers are preserved, with such little touches as the lighting at Christmas of a ceremonial candle in which is embedded a symbolic grain of wheat. Mass was celebrated once a month, when the priest travelled to Caveat from Yea.

Presbyterian Church

■ The early Scottish settlers in Yea used to meet at the house of Mrs Grace McLeish and the blacksmith’s shop of Mr John Borrie for gospel readings, hymns and probably an occasional service conducted by the passing preacher. Later, services were held in the brick church built by Mrs Alexander Miller. Toward the end of 1863, Presbyterians in Yea met to form a congregation and their request for a preaching supply was placed before the Presbytery of Melbourne in November of that year by the Rev. G. Adam. According to the presbytery’s minutes, a promise was made to raise £300 a year for the support of a minister. Three months later, the Yea congregation petitioned for permission to call a minister, and the Rev. A. Murdoch was inducted on March 16, 1864. Earlier in this chapter, Mrs Ker was quoted as sauing in a letter to her son that the church left by Mrs Miller was bought by the Presbyterians, but although no records exist of the years 1864 to 1873, the late Mr J.W. Dunlop, one of the early Elders at Yea in 1886, who compiled an historical record of the church in 1940, claimed that Mrs Miller presented the church to the Presbyterians as a gift. ● To Be Continued

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CENTRAL BOWLS DIVISION SATURDAY SCOREBOARD DIVISION 1

■ Results. Round 3. Saturday, October 28. ■ Seymour 91, 14 dAlexandra 87, 4. Seymour: Shaun Houghton 19, 0. Gladys Burgoyne 23, 2. Alison Hall 27, 2. Garry Broderick 22. 0. Match Total: 91, 4. Side Points: 10. Totals: 91, 14. Alexandra: Team 1, 21, 2. Team 2, 22, 0. Team 3, 20, 0. Team 4, 24, 2. Match Tota: 87, 4. Totals: 87, 4. ■ Wallan 121, 18 d Seymour VRI 74, 0. Wallan: Graham Edmonds 23, 2. Paul Warren 29, 2. Paul Newell 30, 2. Brian Smethurst 39, 2. Match Total: 121, 8. Side Points: 10. Totals: 121, 18. Seymour VRI: Mario Furletti 19, 0. Robert Richards 18, 0. Ian Cashill 16, 0. Wayne Flint 21, 0. Totals: 74, 0. ■ Kilmore 101, 16 d Broadford 80, 2. Kilmore: Kevin Mayberry 28, 2. John Reimann 17, 0. Scott Fletcher 21, 2. Philip Skehan 35, 2. Match Total: 101, 6. Side Points: 10. Totals: 101, 16. Broadford: George Bilton 15, 0. Robert Chapman 34, 2. Jim Hinchcliffe 20, 0. Denise Hogan 11, 0. Toatls: 80, 2. ■ Eildon 139, 17 d Yea 68, 1. Eildon: Ivan Sutcliffe 27, 1. Rodney McGowan 36, 2. John Cujic 42, 2. Lenonado Di-Bella 34, 2.Match Total: 139, 7. Side Points: 10. Totals: 139, 17. Yea: Rowland Branch 27, 1. Justin Branch 15, 0. James Levee 7, 0. Darren Sherman 19, 0. Totals: 68, 1. ■ Ladder. 1. Kilmore, 150.89, 49. 2. Alexandra, 119.92, 36. 3. Eildon, 127.41, 35. 4. Wallan, 119.62, 35. 5. Seymour, 93.68, 29. 6. Broadford, 89.27, 21. 7. Seymour VRI, 80.89, 8. 8. Yea, 53.17, 3. ■ Fixture. Round 4. Saturday, November 4. Alexandra v Wallan. Broadford v Seymour. Kilmore v Eildon. Yea v Seymour VRI.

DIVISION 2

■ Results. Round 4. Saturday, October 28. ■ Wallan 76, 14 d Alexandra 67, 2. Wallan: John Coustley 24, 2. Peggy Bell 22, 0. Brad Collins 30, 2. Match Total: 76, 4. Side Points: 10. Totals: 76, 14. Alexandra: Johannes (John) Cassee 21, 0. Terence Livy 26, 2. Mark Stone 20, 0. Totals: 67, 2. ■ Kilmore 76, 12 d Seymour 74, 4. Kilmore: Peter Wood 25, 0. William Cattanach 28, 2. David Taffe 23, 0. Match Total: 23, 0. Side Points: 10. Totals: 76, 12. Seymour: Dorothy Malin 32, 2. Greg Quillinan 13, 0. Neil Harris 29, 2. Totals: 74, 4. ■ Broadford 15, 16 d Seymour VRI -15, 0. ■ Ladder. 1. Seymour, 158.79, 48. 2. Kilmore, 98.99, 44. 3. Broadford, 110.82, 36. 4. Wallan, 83.39, 32. 5. Seymour VRI, 142.86, 28. 6. Alexandra, 56.65, 4. ■ Fixture. Round 5. Saturday, November 4. Alexandra v Seymour VRI. Kilmore v Broadford. Seymour v Wallan.

CENTRAL BOWLS DIVISION MIDWEEK SCOREBOARD ■ Results. Round 3. Tuesday, October 24. ■ Kilmore 78, 14 d Wallan 58, 2. Kilmore: Philip Skehan 27, 2. Joan Grindley 17, 0. Kevin Mayberry 34, 2. Match Total: 78, 4. Side Points: 10. Totals:78, 14. Wallan: Brian Smethurst 16, 0. Wendy Lingham 24, 2. Peter Glass 18, 0. Totals: 28, 2. ■ Seymour VRI 120, 16 d Yea 47,0. Seymour VRI: Kelvin Towt 37, 4. Joseph Purcell 42, 2. William Dawe 41, 2. Match Total: 120, 6. Side Points: 10. Totals: 120, 16. Yea: Leif Elenius 18, 0. Darren Sherman 14, 0. Joy Stanyer 15, 0. Totals: 47, 0. ■ Eildon 78, 14 d Alexandra 64, 2. Eildon: Rodney McGowan 23, 0. Sharon Hall 29, 2. Steve Matcham 26, 2. Match Total: 78, 4. Side Points: 10. Totals: 78, 14. Alexandra: Larry Scott 28, 2. Johannes (John) Cassee 21, 0. Terence Livy 15, 0. Totals: 64, 2. ■ Broadford 73, 14 d Seymour 57, 2. Broadford: Robert Chapman 19, 0. Ian Mumford 26,

CENTRAL BOWLS DIVISION MIDWEEK SCOREBOARD

SEYMOUR DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION SCOREBOARD

Jim Hinchcliffe 28, 2. Match Total: 73, 4. Side Points: 10. Totals: 73, 14. Seymour: Ian Ridd 20,2 . James Bruce 12, 0. Lois Tomkins 25, 0. Totals: 57, 2. ■ Ladder. 1. Seymour, 179.62, 46. 2. Seymour, 126.4, 30. 3. Kilmore 120.79, 30. 4. Alexandra 111.76, 29. 5. Eildon, 86.25, 28. 6. Broadford, 80.75, 18. 7. Wallan, 81.3, 6. 8. Yea, 57.04, 5. ■ Fixture. Round 4. Tuesday, October 31. Alexandra v Broadford. Seymour VRI v Kilmore. Wallan v Seymour. Yea v Eildon. ■ Fixture. Round 5. Tuesday, November 14. Broadford v Wallan. Eildon v Seymour VRI. Kilmore v Yea. Seymour v Alexandra.

Batted first: Yea Tigers 1st Innings - Yea Tigers A. Cook, c N.R. Blackwell, b. T. Shell ................................................. 10 M. Waghorn, b H.R. Austin ............................ 0 *D. O’Dwyer, c H.R. Austin, b L.W. McKenzie ...................................... 3 B. Broadway, c S. Stute, b N. Tyers .............. 3 R. Holman, lbw b A.D. Withers .................... 19 H. Stares, c T. Shell, b L.W. McKenzie ....... 13 L. Beattie, lbw b N. Tyers ............................. 13 O.T. Lawson, run out ...................................... 4 R. O’Dwyer, b A.D. Withers ......................... 0 E. Aldous, lbw b A.D. Withers ...................... 10 H. Wilson, not out ........................................... 0 Extras (nb 1, w 5, b 2, lb 0) ............................. 8 Total ............................................................... 83 Overs ......................................................... 30.4 Bowling: T. Shell 6.0-2-1-8, H.R. Austin 6.0-41-6, L.W. McKenzie 5.0-1-2-17, N. Tyers 7.00-2-37, A.D. Withers 4.4-1-3-11, N.R. Blackwell 2.0-0-0-2. 1st Innings - Broadford T. Hanson, c ? .............................................. 20 M. Mirrabella, c ? .......................................... 11 K.J. Redenbach, c ? ........................................ 2 A.B. Brennan, not out ..................................... 37 N. Tyers, not out ............................................ 11 +C. Stute, dnb *T. Shell, dnb A.D. Withers, dnb B. Fleming, dnb L.W. McKenzie, dnb H.R. Austin, dnb Extras (nb 5, w 2, b 2, lb 0) ............................. 9 Total ............................................................ 3/90 Overs .......................................................... 23.0 FOW: 24 (T. Hanson), 30 (K.J. Redenbach), 44 (M. Mirrabella). Bowling: B. Holman 5.0-0-0-19, L. Beattie 6.02-3-11, A. Cook 1.0-0-0-12, D. O’Dywer 5.0-10-13, R. O’Dwyer 5.0-0-0-25, H. Witton 1.0-00-8. ★ Flowerdale def by Alexandra Result: Flowerdale lost First Innings Toss won by: Alexandra Batted first: Alexandra 1st Innings - Alexandra S. Whitehead, c? b P. Hargood ..................... 33 C. Friswell, c B.A. Graham, b. C. Wilson ................................................ 7 J. Purcell, c S.P. Kerr, b M. Gandolfo .......... 51 B. Wallis, b P. Hargood ................................... 8 *B. Cooper, c B.A. Grahm ........................... 60 J. Williamson, lbw b R.A. MacKinnon ......... 23 D.L. Malcolm, run out (R.A. MacKinnon) ... 20 J. Leary, c C. Wilson, b P. Hargood ............. 32 D. McFadzean, b P. Hargood ......................... 0 J. Laurie-Rhodes, not out ................................ 2 Extras (nb 4, 2 4, b 7, lb 7) ............................. 22 Total .......................................................... 9/262 Overs ......................................................... 45.0 FOW: 1 (C. Friswell), 2 (S. Whitehead), 3 (B. Wallis), 4 (J. Purcell), 5. (J. Williamson), 6. (B. Cooper), 7 (D.L. Malcolm), 8 (J. Leary), 9. (D. MacFadzean) 1st Innings - Flowerdale Extras (nb 2, w 1, b 3, lb 5) ........................... 11 Total ............................................................ 199 Overs ......................................................... 42.5 Bowling: B. Cooper 5.0-0.-0-21,J. Leary 7.0-32-14, D.. McFadzean 9.0-1-4-56, J. Purcell 7.52-2-16, C. Friswell 3.0-0-0-16, J. Ladd 6.0-1-138, J. Laurie-Rhodes 2.0-0-1-8, J. Williamson 3.0-0-0-22. ■ Other Results. Round 4. Saturday, October 28. Kilmore 2/37 def Avenel 30 SM Warren 3/7 D Heather 2/5 N McDonald 2/10. Royals 116 S Lewin 30 def by Pyalong 4/120 T Orgill 2/13. Seymour 5/85 MC Woldhuis 26 def Puckapunyal 82 S Van Duinen 5/12 J Pollock 4/15. Eastern Hill 7/207(cc) D Bergowicz 95 M Brown 52 def Tallarook 112 I Feery 4/29 H Szczykulski 2/21 T Peacock 2/25. ■ Ladder. 1. Seymour, 1.8330, 18. 2. Pyalong, 1.5861, 18. 3. Eastern Hill, 1.4243, 18. 4. Alexandra, 1.3192, 18. 5. Tallarook, 1.2291, 18. 6.

Kilmore, 1.1930, 12. 7. Broadford, 1.1404, 12. 8. Yea Tigers, 0.8943, 12. 9. Puckapunyal, 0.6644, 6. 10. Flowerdale, 0.6303, 6. 11. Royals, 0.5228, 0. 12. Avenel, 0.4055, 0.

SEYMOUR DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION SCOREBOARD A-GRADE Yea Tigers drew with Broadford Umpire: Matthew Hall Toss won by: Yea Tigers Batted first: Yea Tigers 1st Innings - Yea Tigers D. Pell, c M.W. Irving, b C. Berry .................. 9 *B. Tarran, c P.D. Witham, b C. Berry .......... 7 C. Armstrong, c L. Collier, b N. Woods .......... 6 M. Lockhart, c N. Woods, b J.P. Bradshaw ..62 +R. Akers, c & b B. Hickey .......................... 20 N. Beattie, c B. Berry, b J. Connell ................ 4 D. Pelosi, c M.W. Irving, b C. Berry ............... 5 A. Chisholm, c J. Connell, b J.P. Bradshaw .... 2 A. Butterworth, b N. Woods............................ 6 C.A. Malcolm, not out .................................... 4 A. McSpeerin, b J.P. Bradshaw ..................... 0 Extras *nb 4, w 7, b 1, lb 0) ........................... 12 Total ............................................................. 137 Overs .......................................................... 43.2 FOW: 15 (B. Tarran), 24 (C. Armstrong), 26 (D. Pell), 76 (R. Akers), 90 (N. Beattie), 108 (D. Pelosi), 124 (A. Chisholm), 129 (M. Lockhart), 136 (A. Butterworth), 137 (A. McSpeerin). Bowling: N. Woods 9.0-2-2-25, C. Berry 9.0-13-25, J. Connell 9.0-0,1-33, J.P. Bradshaw 6.20-3-20, B. Hickey 9.0-1-1-24, M.W. Irving 1.00-0-9. 1st Innings - Broadford M.W. Irving, b C.A. Malcolm ...................... 17 +A.Wood, c N. Beattie, b C.A. Malcolm ...... 18 T.J. Dunne, run out .......................................... 6 L. Collier, b B. Tarran ................................... 15 B.G. Hobba, lbw b B. Tarran .......................... 3 *B. Hickey, c & b B. Tarran ........................... 0 P.D. Withers, not out ....................................... 7 J.P. Bradshaw, not out .................................... 16 C. Berry, dnb J. Connell, dnb N. Woods, dnb Extras (nb 7, w 16, b 5, lb 5) ......................... 33 Total .......................................................... 6/116 Overs ........................................................... 33.0 FOW: 36 (A. Wood), 57 (T.J. Dunne), 59 (M.W. Irving), 88 (L. Coller), 90 (B.G. Hobba). Bowling:A. McSpeerin 2.0-0-0-8, A. Chisholm 8.5-1-0-36, C.A. Malcolm 9.0-2-2-26, C. Armstrong 7.0-1-0-21, B. Tarran 6.0-2-3-14. ■ Other Results. Round 4. Saturday, October 28. Avenel 157 W Wheeler 74 H Wheeler 30 RJ McLeod 4/32 BD Trezise 3/28 J Buttler 2/19 def Kilmore 107 M Lawrence 2/14 C Hogan 2/14 W Wheeler 2/14 M Jones 2/15. Tallarook 9/94 B Biggs 3/13 J Sanderson 2/19 J Shepherd 2/28 def Nagambie 89 J Sanderson 31 R Misiti 26. ■ Ladder. 1. Broadford, 1.1438, 15. 2. Yea Tigers, 0.8498, 15. 3. Tallarook, 1.5378, 12. 4. Avenel, 0.9809, 12. 5. Kilmore, 1.0049, 6. 6. Nagambie, 0.7520, 0. ■ Fixture. Round 5. Saturday, November 11. Broadford v Avenel. Kilmore v Tallarook. Nagambie v Yea Tigers.

B-GRADE

Broadford def Yea Tigers Result: Broadford won First Innings Toss won by: Yea Tigers

C-GRADE

■ Results. Round 4. Saturday, October 28. Broadford Black 3/176(cc) M Clayton 96* N Simons 43 def Kilmore 128 BJ Smith 4/21 D Meek 2/21. Nagambie def Royals. Scores not to hand. Puckapunyal Wanderers 31 D McLarty 4/3 S Bruce 3/18 def by Seymour Maroon 128 D Fountain 45 TJ McCooey 27. Pyalong def by Alexandra. Seymour Gold def by Eastern Hill. Puckapunyal Nomads def by Broadford Red. ■ Ladder. 1. Broadford Red, 3.51119, 18. 2. Alexandra, 1.1376, 18. 3. Nagambie, 1.0667, 18. 4. Pyalong, 1.9592, 12. 5. Seymour Maroon, 1.4493, 12. 6. Eastern Hill, 0.00, 12. 7. Broadford Black, 1.1322, 6. 8. Puckapunyal Wanderers, 0.9521, 6. 9. Puckapunyal Nomads, 0.2309, 6. 10. Seymour Gold, 0.6533, 0. 11. Kilmore, 0.3939, 0. 12. Royals, 0.3643, 0. ■ Fixture. Round 4. Saturday, November 11. Pyalong v Nagambie. Eastern Hill v Puckapunyal Wanderers. Royals v Broadford Black. Kilmore v Alexandra. Seymour Maroon v Puckapunyal Nomads. Broadford Red v Seymour Gold.

UNDER 16

Alexandra def Yea Tigers Result: Alexandra won First Innings Toss won by: Yea Tigers Batted first: Yea Tigers 1st Innings - Yea Tigers Extras (nb 5, w 11, b 0, lb 1) ......................... 17 Total ............................................................... 45 Overs ............................................................. 21.3 Bowling: J. Geldart 4.0-1-0-4, D.L. Malcolm 4.0-3-3-2, D. Allan 3.0-0-1-9, E. Russell 2.0-11-6, C. Hibberd 3.0-1-0-4, T. Meggitt 2.0-1-3-3, B.T. Christie 2.0-0-0-13, J. Bourke 1.3-0-1-3. 1st Innings - Alexandra D. Allan, c J. Harding, b R. O’Dwyer ............. 0 J. Bourke, retired not out ............................... 51 *D.L. Malcolm, c & b N. Beattie ................... 1 J. Lerch-Mackinnon, c. N. Beattie, b R. Hargreaves ........................................ 16 J. Southam c. M. Hargreaves, b. J. Harding .............................................. 15 J.J. Fraser, c R. Hargreaves, b L. Harford Molinam ................................ 0 T. Meggill, not out ........................................... 2 C. Hibberd, not out .......................................... 1 J. Geldsart, dnb B.T. Christie, dnb E. Russell, dnb Extras (nb 4, w 8, b 3, lb 2) ........................... 17 Total ......................................................... 5/103 Overs ........................................................... 18.0 FOW: 10 (D. Allan), 23 (D.L. Malcolm), 62 (L. Lerch-Mackinnon), 90 (J. Sotham), 91 (J.J. Ferrier) ■ Other Results. Round 4. Sunday, October 29. Kilmore: Bye. Eastern Hill 4/125 (cc) M Collard 51* def by Broadford 3/130 M Collard 2/19. ■ Fixture. Round 4. Sunday, November 12. Eastern Hill: Bye. Kilmore v Yea Tigers. Broadford v Alexandra.

UNDER 14

■ Results. Round 3. Saturday, October 28. Eastern Hill def by Broadford. Kilmore def by Nagambie. Avenel: Bye.

KINGLAKE CRICKET SCOREBOARD E-GRADE

■ Results. Round 3. Saturdays, October 2128. North Brunswick/Rosebank 4th XI 6/181 S Farooqui 50 A Aftab 50* A Nawaz 27 def Preston Baseballers 3rd XI 176 F La Mendola 68 MJ Walters 47 TH Syed 3/17 M Abbas 3/19 F Ahmed 2/29. Preston Footballers 2nd XI 59

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KINGLAKE CRICKET SCOREBOARD

DIAMOND VALLEY CRICKET ASSOCIATION 2017-18 FIXTURES

and 3/86 def by Holy Trinity 3rd XI 9/224 (cc) J Turner 78 J Sharma 42 H Vear 32 M Bourke 4/62 J Drakopoulos 3/20. Preston Druids 3rd XI 6/345(dec) R Magriplis 88 S Thompson 64* L Claxton 62* L Kamberi 46 AN Kande Wideanelage 30 def Kinglake 96 and 9/43. Bundoora Park 3rd XI: Bye. ★ Preston Druids 3rd XI d Kinglake Preston Druids 3rd XI won outright Toss won by: Preston Druids 3rd XI Batted first: Preston Druids 3rd XI 1st Innings - Preston Druids 3rd XI +M. De Aizpunia, b ......................................... 1 A.N. Kanda Wideanelage, c ? ..................... 30 S.L. Panadura, c ? ........................................ 11 I. Kamberi, c ? .............................................. 46 D. Raghu, lbw ................................................. 1 R. Magripilis, b ............................................... 88 L. Claxton, not out ......................................... 62 S. Thompson, not out .................................... 64 C.T. Perin, dnb J. Magriplis, dnb C. Vangapally, dnb Extras (nb 26, w 9, b 6, lb 1) ......................... 42 Total ............................................... 6/345 (dec.) Overs .......................................................... 56.0 FOW: 14 (M. De Aizpunia), 48 (A.N. Kanda Wideanelage), 63 (S.L. Panadura), 79 (D. Raghu), 132 (L. Kambari), 239 *R. Magriplis. 1st Innings - Kinglake Extras (nb 9, w 1, b 2, lb 3) ............................ 15 Total .............................................................. 96 Overs ........................................................... 31.1 2nd Innings - Kinglake Extras (nb o, w 3, b 1, lb 0) ............................. 4 Total ............................................................ 9/43 Overs .......................................................... 12.4 ■ Ladder. Round 3. 1. North Brunswick/ Rosebank 4th XI, 9.8127, 12. 2. Preston Baseballers 3rd XI, 2.0876, 12. 3. Preston Footballers 2nd XI, 0.5748, 12. 4. Preston Druids 3rd XI, 1.2179, 6. 5. Holy Trinity 3rd XI, 0.8205, 6. 6. Bundoorda Park 3rd XI, 0.4452, 0. 7. Kinglake, 0.3340, 0. 8. Strathewen 2nd XI, 0.00, 0. ■ Fixture. Round 4. Saturday, November 4. Preston Baseballers 3rd XI v Holy Trinity 3rd XI. Preston Druids 3rd XI v Bundoora Park 3rd XI. Preston Footballers 2nd XI v North Brunswick/Rosebank 4th XI. Strathewen 2nd XI v Kinglake.

Eltham Wanderers. Lower Plenty v Montmorency. Bundoora v Riverside. Diamond Creek v Old Paradians.

42, J Hartigan 32* A Merrifield 30 AAmenta 28 JK Aleksandrov 2/51 def Banyule 239 OA McGillion 56 A Samad 43 DL Rodda 30 D Juchnevicius 5/58 W Ali 2/30. Greensborough 78 E Timmins 4/14 M Ward 3/9 MW Taylor 2/ 11 and 149 SI Meckiff 55 JL Marenos 49 E Timmins 4/41 MW Taylor 3/7 M Ragona 2/11 def by Hurstbridge 333 J McCarthy 74 BE Howlett 60 S Blackwood 47 R Delaney 4/84 T James 2/55 C Callister 2/90

McEntee 32 DJ Muir 5/26 MR Saeed 2/26. Rosanna 9/281 M Ali 64 P Jones 58 E Bourke 47 C York 25* NA Heaney 3/65 JD Stewart 2/ 25 KA Reeves 2/86 tied Whittlesea 6/281(cc) B Mills 72 KA Reeves 70 NA Heaney 68 DP Shiel 38 J Potenza 2/13 J Haglund 2/34.

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■ Results. Round 2. Saturdays, October 2128. North Eltham Wanderers 128 P Mann 33 D Forster 25 MJ Hansen 3/32 L Campitelli 3/40 DR Taylor 2/16 def by Diamond Creek 9/298 (cc) J Adams 89 J Benney 55 JA Ramsey 46 D Kambouris 44 TL Baker 4/94. Epping 176 A Licovski 84 S Mitchell 4/46 R McKinnon 2/26 D Fernando 2/47 def Lower Eltham 90 B Dobbin 4/10 AAmos 3/26. Bundoora 247 SS Taggar 82 HP Schumacher 36 A Sing 33 N Sharma 28 C Jones 25 TK Groom 3/52 T Taylor 2/17 O Anderson 2/31 def Montmorency 153 R Shaman 51 SJ Noble 30 SS Taggar 4/52 R Eley 3/ 28 J Kaminski 3/51. Old Paradians 43 T Wise 6/15 G Rigg 4/13 and 73 def by Macleod 6/152 R Wise 69 RJ Boddy 33* RD Thomas 3/22. Rosanna 5/266 (cc) H Almatrah 77* S Sheehan 40 S Dunbar 36* M Paolini 32 S Nikolovski 31 N Carlton 25 A Villani 2/60 def by Riverside 3/ 351(cc) S Money 152 D Hoyne 96 S Villani 90. ■ Ladder. Round 2. 1. Epping, 2.2476, 6. 2. Montmorency, 1.9602, 6. 3. Riverside, 1.6897, 6. 4. Lower Eltham, 1.6174, 6. 5. Diamond Creek,m 1.3575, 6. 6. Macleod, 0.7366, 0. 7. Old Paradians, 0.6183, 0. 8. North Eltham Wanderers, 0.5918, 0. 9. Rosanna, 0.5102, 0. 10. Bundoora, 0.4449, 0. ■ Fixtures. Round 3. Saturdays, November 4-11. Macleod v Epping. Rosanna v North

MONEY SHIELD

■ Results. Round 2. Saturdays, October 2128. Plenty Power 7/201 D Cocking 70 JA Sacchetta 61 M Johnson 30 C Cotsopoulos 2/20 J Sassella 2/42 def Lower Plenty 155 NJ Gardiner 37 S Neary 36 BA Jenkin 34 A Coles 3/18 M Johnson 2/31 K Peters 2/38. Lalor Stars 108 M Marshall 26* A Volpe 25 J Turner 5/32 and 2/81 L Miranda 35 def by Research Eltham Collegians 6/204 (dec) SJ Malone 69 T Burton 46 B Timewell 31 W Purvis 25 JW Scott 2/36 J Bloom 2/53. Bundoora United 2/112 (dec) C Cogan 77* M Ross 25 def Mill Park 111 N Andrews 32 LC Stewart 28 SC Barnett 4/24 L Symons 2/6 and 4/87 S Argent 28. Banyule 147 BL O'Connor 51 RJ Hartnett 32 MK McAuley 6/36 D Earp 3/74 def by Mernda 164 S Wright 99 MJ Hannan 5/43 BL O'Connor 3/19 JA Hannan 2/55. Eltham 94 S Sceney 41 AC Dale 3/21 C Gogerly 2/13 A Fotinopoulos 2/20 def by Heidelberg 8/280(cc) J Whitcher 132 P Cashen 69 FW Stewart 31 G Turner 3/58 M Hogg 2/57.

MASH SHIELD

■ Hurstbridge 192 KD Thompson 53 N Blackwood 29 D Cunningham 5/39 def Greensborough 130 M Lower 33 T Wellington 26 D Sadowy 4/39 C Jayaweera 3/26. Panton Hill 7/219(dec) R Ford 57* L McInnes 41 SM Fitzgerald 34* R Harland 26 SM Toull 3/36 DA Roberts 2/45 def Laurimar Cricket Club 95 DG Sinclair 29 R Hobbs 5/18 R Ford 4/20 and 7/ 114 AJ Nicholls 44 SM Toull 33 SM Fitzgerald 3/25 M Selleck 2/16 R Ford 2/24. Whittlesea 6/ 195 PD Ukwatta Liyagane 56 BA Avola 34 RS Mendis 33 NR Poojitha 25 A Kumar 2/34 H ShaHzai 2/46 def Thomastown 193 J Cope 70 H ShaHzai 31 BA Avola 4/47 RS Mendis 3/41. South Morang 4/156 AJ Salmon 57 SJ Bathman 52 S Apostola 3/49 def Thomastown United 152 J Lalios 51 P Sritharan 34 KS Heckmann 6/ 50 D Bell 3/41.

B-GRADE

■ Macleod 128 M Copsey 40* M Elzink 5/17 C Sexton 2/22 def by Diamond Creek 6/130 DT Wells 39* JT Cleary 2/14 D Brandt 2/21. Riverside 5/308 (cc) N Bragg 118 M Doyle 74 B Gedge 54 L Morgan 32* BJ Giarrusso 3/60 def Bundoora United 115 K Pisano 38 J Money 4/ 36 L Morgan 2/1 N Dalton 2/11. Mernda 150 R Corrigan 41 D Mercuri 32 AJ White 7/7 def by Bundoora 7/153 N Caracella 33 AL Davies 3/ 14 R Corrigan 2/21 C Simmonds 2/23. Montmorency 139 B Symons 51 D Compton 26 S Fitzpatrick 5/26 MJ Fitzpatrick 2/19 def Epping 74 D Compton 6/32 R Siede 3/6.

C-GRADE

■ Eltham 202 B O'Loughlin 76 L RushtonMcCoach 54 J Abbas 8/43 M Hayse 2/29 def by Lalor Stars 6/220 C MacDonald 103* R White 3/23 D Knight 2/40. Mill Park 250 G Stewart 77 R Knee 60 S McKenzie 28 J McNamara 4/50 A Curl 2/16 AR Mann 2/32 def by North Eltham Wanderers 8/343(cc) J Lambert 78 B Whyte 71 L Baker 40 N Ross 36* A Curl 35 AR Mann 27 G Stewart 3/54 S Ahmed 2/84. Rosanna 8/266 (dec) D Giuliani 104 D Crawford 62 L McGregor 42* JT Felton 4/51 def Lower Eltham 130 J Mitchell 41 R Whitcher 27 D Spokes 3/8 C Douglas 2/27. Heidelberg 9/138 H Frazer 44 CP Muir 3/41 RJ Mifsud 2/21 M Harding 2/22 def Old Paradians 136 DJ Bubis 50 H Frazer 5/60 C Kostakis 2/27 L Biggs 2/27.

D-GRADE

■ Lower Plenty 5/177 (dec) JR Grimble 89 HM Hunt 36 J Ryan 36 H Oruc 2/9 J Keratianos 2/42 def Thomastown United 46 HP Jenkins 5/10 AC Horner 2/17 and 84 A Shah 3/24 HP Jenkins 3/30 AC Horner 2/11. Research Eltham Collegians 128 JA Hardy 41 M Gilbert 27 SR Daly 3/ 17 J Burge 3/18 J King 2/12 def by Plenty Power 7/223(dec) S Klepp 70 SR Daly 48 J Jackson 3/ 28. Riverside 6/241 S Weightman 46 R Gleeson

E-GRADE

■ Montmorency 7/164(dec) S Woodhouse 55 R McNamara 36* R Marnell 2/23 M Denney 2/ 29 W Reece 2/34 and 2/73 A Crick 28* def Mernda 78 G Greenough 29 S Woodhouse 4/ 10 S O'Brien 3/9 and 157 D Taylor 48 G Greenough 38 S Singh 30 S O'Brien 4/40 L Snelson 2/6. Riverside 193 M Nolan 70 CD Drake 34 I Lobo 28 B Riley 5/28 C Cannata 4/33 def South Morang 64 RJ Charleston 26 D McDonnell 3/5 D Rowley 3/13 CD Drake 2/6 and 6/82(cc) G Pascoe 49 CD Drake 2/28. Thomastown 163 K Singh 68 Y Raj 38 T Centorino 3/14 HW De Vos 3/37 S Fraser 2/41 def by North Eltham Wanderers 9/199 (cc) J Corbin 61 N Anderson 43 AM Stacey 26 S John 5/49. Laurimar Cricket Club 111 E Woolnough 36 B White 5/34 S Tung 2/4 M Tung 2/23 defPanton Hill 75 J McAleer 6/37 N Rouw 2/5.

UNDER 18

■ Results. Fridays, October 27 and November 3. South Morang: Bye. Banyule/Heidelberg 75 C Ewings 5/6 R Kofoed 2/15 v North Eltham Wanderers 1/36. Eltham v Research Eltham Collegians 9/235 B Timewell 64 B Davies 53 D Poole 49 N Kirkwood 3/11 L Kirkright 2/13 N Williams 2/22. Lower Eltham 9/154 (cc) J Hansen 65 R Lee 3/41 A Orlando 2/ 29 v Lalor Stars

UNDER 16 BLUE

■ Results. Fridays, October 27 and November 3. Diamond Creek v Lower Eltham 7/159 (cc) J Whitcher 73* L Macciocca 60 JT Watson 3/19 E Michael 2/1. Hurstbridge 6/110 (cc) J Lemire 63 JH Andrew 2/15 B McDermott 2/17 v Montmorency. Research Eltham Collegians 7/217 C Burton 70 O Hargreaves 59 M Tran 29 A Frewin-Macfarlane 25* R Marnell 2/24 J Baker 2/37 v Mernda.

UNDER 16 TEAL

■ Lower Plenty 8/110(cc) v Riverside. Bundoora 33 MF Patamia 3/10 JD Bowler 2/1 v Banyule 1/66 L Pantalone 36*. Heidelberg v Montmorency 9/120(cc) M O'Grady 3/21 TF Meehan 2/3 M Ryan 2/13. Plenty 9/140 (cc) J Burge 59 EL Frawley 3/13 LJ Heaney 3/19 v Laurimar Cricket Club.

UNDER 14 BLUE

■ Panton Hill 8/155 (cc) A Asdagi 5/31 A Toffolo 3/17 v Research Eltham Collegians. South Morang 0/37 v Lower Eltham 7/91(cc) M Pitcher 37* N Nar 3/4 E Elango 2/7. Riverside v Epping 5/217(cc) N Sharma 60* A Joshi 43 N Xavier 41 d digvijay 34 J Atkinson 2/8. Banyule 1/2 v Montmorency 127 B Binion 33 M Supershad 3/21 FA Davis 2/13.

UNDER 12 BLUE

■ Mernda: Bye. Epping v Montmorency 4/ 155(cc) R Desai 4/19. Banyule 4/86 v M i l l Park 49 NJ Bowler 2/5 F Okalyi 2/6 MJ Jones 2/7. Riverside 0/5 v Diamond Creek 109 D Johnson 2/2 G Coates 2/6.

F1 GRADE

■ Bundoora 178 D Meehan 87 M Brennan 46 CS Bedi 3/28 S Hoyne 3/43 D Gattuso 2/44 def by Heidelberg 7/183 C Hoyne 86* CS Bedi 33* D Meehan 5/79. Macleod 118 S Brandt 34 L O'Connor 25 PA Davis 2/11 NC Aitken 2/16 AM Arandt 2/29 JC Mahar 2/32 def by Banyule 219 SM Pinner 71 GF Melton 67 S Brandt 4/35 T McKinlay 3/26 T Ciarlo 2/48. Old Paradians 256 N Silva 61 DS Leslie 41 TC Hill 39 RB Landers 25 J McEntee 3/27 T McEntee 2/62 def Eltham 197 T McEntee 41 M Fisher 36 J

F2 GRADE

■ Lower Plenty 2/246 (cc) S Nayef 114 JD Mechkaroff 102* def Mill Park 186 T McMaster 51* S Vidanapathirana 34 JW McKinnon 3/19 L Caldera 2/17. Diamond Creek 1 120 G Milner 62 R Pearce 4/24 P Gurung 3/22 MP Trainor 2/ 8 and 6/86(dec) R Putto 25 R Pearce 3/22 MP Trainor 2/13 def Diamond Creek 2 55 LK Sewell 4/21 NJ Farren-Price 3/17 and 5/62 A McKenzie 28 C Guy 28 NA Ireland 3/14. Lalor Stars 227 P Grech 50 MI Godinho 42 CG Turner 34 N Hoobin 4/44 J Miles 2/11 C Bragg 2/24 def Riverside 133 T Laverack 41 J Dhillon 35 L Manu 5/27 CG Turner 3/19. North Eltham Wanderers def by Lower Eltham.

F3 GRADE

■ Epping 136 D Pratap 30 F Sergi 4/29 AM Suraweera 2/18 GT Hill 2/34 def Old Paradians 118 CO Fernando 26 N Muir 3/44 S Cook 2/26 V Shah 2/29. Thomastown United v Mernda. Bundoora United 3/197(dec) C Zealley 132* LJ Capicchiano 32 D McCulloch 2/14 def Rosanna 117 A Wolczko 56 I Gordon 31 L McMurray 6/25 B Lee 3/17 and 73 A Wolczko 44 L McMurray 5/31 B Lee 4/13. Thomastown 50 N Scott 3/16 H Weir 2/6 S Quilliam 2/8 and 46 JM Osborne 2/3 D Fowles 2/9 G Pyers 2/9 N Pyers 2/13 def by Plenty 9/252(cc) JM Osborne 49 D Buckley 33 S Quilliam 29 T Avramov 3/36 A Mohammed 3/61 S Valasapalli 2/91.

G1 GRADE

■ Lower Plenty 85 S Meredith 26 SR Jones 3/ 19 J Vasilev 3/29 and 6/177 LM Lacy 67* S Meredith 42 def byLalor Stars 2/104(dec) DM Howard 36 S Turner 29 JV Hardiman 2/39. Macleod def Bundoora United. Research Eltham Collegians 187 C Cunningham 79 H Klaster 37 FJ Pendlebury 3/19 H Pearce 3/54 CR Szaters 2/42 def by Montmorency 9/192 (cc) S Pendlebury 72 D Turner 43 S Maxfield 28 H Klaster 3/18 D Wilcox 3/28 C Padfield 3/39. Banyule 125 GD Renshaw 39 GR Place 34 S Mangin 3/7 R Petrosino 2/8 C Boland 2/26 def by Diamond Creek 130 P Ritchie 34 S Mangin 30 MF Patamia 4/13 GD Cochrane 2/26.

YEA GOLF CLUB REPORT

■ The Yea Golf Club’s annual corporate day was held last Friday and was a huge success. The principal sponsors this year were Elders of Yea and Davis Sanders Homes. DindiAg also got on board this year to sponsor the mixed event. The weather was perfect and the volunteer outdoor workers had excelled themselves to present the course in wonderful Spring condition. Thirty teams of three players took park with many players travelling from the metropolitan area and from around the district. Some good golfers took part with around 20 players off single figure handicaps. In fact, two were off scratch and oneplayer was off plus 1. Davis Sanders Homes sponsored the wonderful lunch and refreshments and it was fitting that two of their representatives on the day Bruno Costanzo and Geoff Ross plus local player, Ivor Brayley won the event with a score of 55. In second place Brad Clements, who works for golf company Puma-Cobra and a colleague Lach Armour teamed with new member George McLatchie to score 55.5. The prizes for first and second were supplied by Elders and presented by Bruce Elliot and Kelly from the Yea Office. Continued on next page

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YEA GOLF CLUB REPORT

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Continued from previous page The prize for the best mixed team score, sponsored by DindiAg and presented by Phil James, went to Vicky Butler and her friends Al and Laurie Brady. Nearest the pins were won by Jeff Moss and Matt Madden, Yea, Gerry Hansen, Broadford and Des McMaster from Gisborne. Lucky draw competitions on the 2nd and 18th were won by Greg Hansen and Ken Baddeley. Following play the players were treated to a magnificent lunch sponsored by Davis Sanders Homes. The food was prepared by our wonderful volunteers, this year generously supported by Cindy and Grant Oppy, in their efforts. A feature of the food was the delicious smoked ham, supplied and donated by Paula and Glen Jones of Paddock Pigs in Limestone. Once again, Vicki Clements and Adrianne Anglin had organised a magnificent raffle with 20 great prizes. A feature prize was a water tank which was won by Carl Maffei. Just prior to the raffle draw young local auctioneers Ryan Sargeant, Elders, and Hamish Falla, Landmark, entertained everyone as they conducted auctions for a new Cobra Driver and a golf cap sig last week by Greg Norman. A new feature this year was an edition of the Yea BC News, this time reincarnated as the Yea GC News by newsreader Gary Pillard. A number of local and visiting golfers featured in the news items but the crowd favourite was undoubtedly Carlos Maffioso, the sexiest man in the Habitat Estate in Yea. The day was very successful and the Yea Golf Club is appreciative of the continued support of the event by players, local businesses and, of course, our sponsors.

This weekend sees a break from normal SDCA fixtures, as a weekend long T/20 competition will be held in Seymour, with each club from the league entering one team. - Andrew Butterworth

YEA TIGERS CRICKET CLUB REPORTS A-GRADE

■ Last weekend's match saw Yea host Broadford at the Yea recreation reserve in AGrade. Batting first in gloomy conditions the home side never truly established themselves in their innings, quickly falling to 3/26. A 50-run partnership between Matt Lockhart and Ryan Akers had Yea somewhat back on track, however when Akers was out for 20 it triggered yet another collapse for the Tigers. Lockhart was steadfast throughout, hitting an outstanding 62 to help Yea scrap their way up to a competitive total of 137. Knowing they needed to bowl well to win the game Yea let themselves down early on with the ball and in the field, with Broadford cruising to 1/57 with relative ease. However, an excellent spell each from Corey Malcolm (2/26) and Ben Tarran (3/14) brought the Tigers right back into contention and reduced Broadford to 6/90, suddenly it was game on. Unfortunately, at this point the stormy conditions that had been threatening all day took hold, with a washout being declared with Broadford's innings on 6/116 in the 33rd over, meaning the points were shared on the day. - Andrew Chisholm

B-GRADE

■ This week B-Grade travelled to Broadford for what was hoped to be the Tigers’ third win of the season. Captain Dan O'Dwyer won the toss and batted first on a good wicket but that was the end of the joy for the Tigers as early wickets fell. Ben Holman and Lachy Beattie were the best with the batsmen for Yea. The Tigers were bowled out for the low score of 83. Broadford lost a few early wickets with Lachy Beattie bowling quick and got the reward finish with figures of 3 for 16 off his six overs. But it was Broadford's day chasing the target 3

YEA TENNIS CLUB OPEN DAY ■ The popularity of tennis in Australia continues to grow alongside the introduction of different programs and options that provide options for people of all ages and abilities to participate in the sport. Clubs across the country are opening their doors to the community encouraging everyone to pick up a racquet, have a hit and participate in one of these tennis programs. Tennis fans are urged to get down to Yea Tennis and make a racquet on Sunday November 12 as part of the national Free Tennis Days campaign. The club will be welcoming people who have never played before, and tennis regulars at the club between 2pm and 6pm to enjoy free activities including speed serve, a Hit the Target competition, coaching, free play, barbecue, prizes and more. Yea Tennis Club President Ross Shaw said it will be a great day out for the whole family. “The Club Tennis Day promises to be a lot of fun, and you don’t need to know how to play tennis to come along and join in. It might just be the start of a new interest and new friendships,” he said. Tennis in Australia has never been as popular as it is now, and with more than 213,000 kids participating in the sport, it’s a great opportunity to invite the public to try out a range of Tennis activities and events. Clubs running a Free Tennis Day will enter a ballot for a maindraw player to represent them at Australian Open. The towns associated with the Australian Open Grandslam winners will take home $5000 in prize money to go towards the club. For more information visit Yea Tennis Club on the web or call 0409 671 000. To find out more about Free Tennis Days visit www.tennis.com.au - Russell Gouldthorpe

EAST CENTRAL DISTRICT RIFLE ASSOCIATION PRESENTATION NIGHT

■ The East Central District Rifle Association members gathered at the Royal Mail Hotel, Mooroopna on Friday night for the presentation of the trophies for the 2017 pennant season. The ECDRA members were joined by member from the Nagambie, Karramomus, Katandra and Shepparton/Nathalia Clubs for a great night of celebration not only for the pennant season but to also congratulate the Goulburn Valley District Rifle Association’s great win taking out the champion 10 shooter Victorian State Target Rifle Team Championships by 26 points and the ECDRA’s second in the State Tiles for the five shooter F Standard Class team. The evening was a chance to share the stories as coaches told of conditions that were unreadable and shooters who were just glad that the ranges were over as each did their very best under, what was agreed, were very trying conditions. Its was also a chance to thank Robyn Jackman, the Victorian Rifle Association’s executive officer, who organised the team who put the two day event together along with the annual meeting of the Victorian Rifle Association Inc.

● Geoff James (shooting) in his now familiar position taking fine aim in F Class Standard while Graeme Kerr (Right) keeps a careful eye on the conditions. A great sight after 55 years of continuous service to the VRA.

● Presentation of the Long Range ( 800 to 1000 yards) Chas Hayes Memorial Pennant trophy, an artillery shell case. No we do not use shells this size, 1000 yards is along way but is still within the capabilities of the standard 308 / 7.62mm cartridge used. From left: ECDRA Captain Marty Kelly, GVDRA President Joe Melbourne and GVDRA Secretary Michael Purden.

EAST CENTRAL DISTRICT RIFLE ASSOCIATION

KINGLAKE CRICKET CLUB REPORTS

These are the unsung heroes of all successful sporting organisations. For the ECDRA shooters it was a time to catch their breath as well before the final round of shoots that will mark the end of the full bore shooting season for 2017. A highlight of the evening was the acknowledgement of the long term members of the Victorian Rifle Association including the ECDRA’s Geoff James who has been a member of the VRA for 55 years. Geoff has always been one ready to jump in and do what ever was require plus a bit more. At 81years of age coaching and shooting in the ECDRA’s F Standard team was a particularly fine effort. What most did not know was at 900 yards Geoff’s rifle decided it did not like the range and without hesitation Captain Marty Kelly stepped in and with hardly time for Geoff to draw breath Marty had a replacement rifle for Geoff and he continued to shoot. Not an easy job under normal circumstances but in a state title match very difficult indeed. Geoff was Captain of the Merton Club from the mid 1970s then with the formation of the ECDRA Inc he continued to be captain up to 2014 when he handed the reigns over to Robert Chaffe. A great job Geoff, 55 years of quality service and active competition. - Robert Chaffe

■ Kinglake Cricket's 1st XI travelled to the A.H. Capp Reserve to resume their Firstst Innings after closing at 1 wicket for 54 last week chasing 346 for an unlikely win. Unfortunately first drop batsman James Gibbs was only able to add 2 runs to his overnight total before being bowled for 21. Then there was a parade of batsmen that were overwhelmed by superior bowling, poor shot selection and fine fielding by Preston Druids to dismiss Kinglake for 96 runs, taking the other eight wickets for 42 runs. One Kinglake player was absent from the game on the second day and the only bright note was a superb effort from Alex Hybinett who carried his bat after opening on the first day and remained not out 45, batting for 120 minutes and facing 91 balls. Max Murray and Edward O'Hara managed 1 run apiece along with young Lachlan Martin, while Simon Andrews, Ken Aitken, Tim Stonehouse and Keith Martin all laid goose eggs. Kinglake was then asked to bat again but despite the efforts of Simon Andrews, with 19 runs from 17 balls faced, the spirit had gone from the game whereby Kinglake was all out for 43 runs to give Preston Druids the outright win by an innings and 206 runs. Next week Kinglake is travelling down the hill to play Strathewen 2nd XI in a limited over game. - Bruce Stonehouse

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Whittlesea Show: food comes from farms ■ Whittlesea Agricultural Society President Ross Draper is extending a warm welcome to local families to attend the 158th Whittlesea Show this Saturday and Sunday (Nov. 45). An agricultural and entertainment program is being presented, with a theme of ‘Food Comes From Farms’. Displays and competitions promote the process of products becoming food on family tables. The first Whittlesea Show was held in 1859. Sections this year include Art, Farm and Garden, Cookery, Needlework, Education, Photography, Young Persons, Ambassadors, Fun Dog Show, Fun, Games and Woodchop. Displays include Vintage Engines and Farm Equipment, Motor Cycles, Trade Displays and Sales, and a Food Expo. There is free art at Kids Business, carnival rides, showbags, free stage coach rides, camel rides and a cricus. It was during 1859 that the Whittlesea Agricultural Society had its beginnings on a site near the Whittlesea Railway Station. Here the Whittlesea Fair was held on Tuesday. May 3, 1859. There were 40 members, who subscribed approximately £1 each. The Whittlesea Show brings the best of country life and enables people of all ages to share and recognise the history and heritage of the Whittlesea farming community and the Whittlesea Agricultural Society. It attracts more than 50,000 people over the weekend. Local people are integral to the success of the show. Office bearers include: ■ President: Ross Draper. ■ Senior Vice-President: Lyn Lee. ■ Junior Vice-President: Catherine Looker. ■ Immediate Past President: John Kreitling. ■ Secretary: Tracey Goss. ■ Assistants to Secretary: Leila Leaford, Mary Williamson Jnr, Lyn Horman, Chris Russo. ■ Treasurer: Catherine Looker. ■ Assistants to Treasurer: Jodie Jackson, Gary Cockerell, Mary

● The Wood Chop is one of the Show attractions. Photo: City of Whittlesea Williamson Jnr, Thomas Ady, ■ Cattle Superintendent: Daryl Jonathon Wood, Chelsey Appelt, Johnson. Leila Leaford, Lyn Horman, Craig ■ Cattle - Commercial Beef Herd Superintendent: Ken McDonald. Parker. ■ Alpaca Superintendent: Chris ■ Central and Upper Goulburn Group Delegates: Judy Munro and Widdows. ■ Alpaca Convenor: Joseph Eaton. Vivien Draper. ■ Ambassador Co-Ordinators: Ian ■ Chief Stewards: Ian Cochaud, Kevin Le Poidevin, Robert Draper. Cochaud and Shirley Wheeler. ■ Animal Nursery Superintendent: ■ Education Superintendent: Ian Cochaud. Mary Williamson. ■ Arena Commentators: Graham ■ Facilities Hiring Committee: Peter Towt, Graeme Hunter, Robert Barker and Brian Brennan. ■ Arena Co-Ordinator: Robert Draper, Catherine Looker. ■ Farm and Garden Superintendent: Draper. ■ Artocle and Rules Co-Ordinator: Erica Hawke. ■ Finance Committee: Presidents, Roger Hurrey. ■ Art Superintendent: Thel Secretary, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer, Roger Hurrey, Ed Reeves, Cardwell. ■ Attraction Manager: Ross Wally Mott, Robert Draper, Ian Cochaud, Kevin Le Podevin. McGrice. ■ Attractions Committee: Robert ■ Food Expo Superintendent: Draper, Kevin Le Poidevin, Jenny Celina Mott. Towt, Graeme Hunter, Catherine ■ Fun Dog Show Co-Ordinator: Looker, Ian Cochaud, Lyn Lee, Ken McDonald. Lynne Cockerell, Lyn Horman, ■ Fun and Games Co-Ordinator: Emma Horman, Ross Draper. Wally Mott. ■ Auditor: Robin Russell. ■ Gate Superintendent: James Ady. ■ Broadcast Co-Ordinator: Garry ■ Gate Superintendent’s Assistants: Ewart. Ben Spargo, James White, Frances ■ Catering Superintendent: Aileen Ady. Junior. ■ Ground Manager: Kevin Le ■ Catering Assistants: Anne Reeves, Poidevin. Bernice Hunter, Robin Alford, Val ■ Ground Manager’s Assistants: Toman, Mary Williamson, Leonetta Peter Towt, Laurie Bridgeman, Hurrey. John Greer, Howard Rose, David Curtis, Marj Jeffrey, John Towt, John Hunter, Peter Asling-Hough. ■ Hiring Officer: Jayson Munro. MAINARENA ■ Hiring Officer’s Assistants: Joe Saturday Imbrosciano, Craig Sellick, John 8am. Show jumping, horse events. Peace, Barry Johnson, Michael 12 Noon. Whittlesea Township Motorcycle Club Johnson. 12.30pm. Bilby Shoes Boot Throw. All ages ■ Homecrafts Superintendent: 3pm. Grand Parade Jacon Hince. 3.30pm. Fun and Games. Egg Throw, Egg and Spoon Race, Sack Race ■ Honorary Electricians: Michael 3.30pm. Bread Waiter’s race Johnson, Barry Johnson, Ross 4pm. Fun Dog Show. All Ages. All types of Dogs Paxton. Show jumping. Horse Events ■ Honorary Plumber: Gary Holt. Sunday ■ Honorary Veterinarians” Dr Robert Hyndman, Dr Susan Craddock, 8am. Show jumping, horse events. Whittlesea Veterinary Clinic, Zoe 12 Noon. Whittlesea Township Motorcycle Club Page, Kilmore Equine Clinic. 12.30pm. Findon Hunt Club ■ Horse Chairperson: Lyn Lee. 12.30pm. Bilby Shoes Boot Throw All ages ■ Kid’s Business Co-Ordinator: 3pm. Grand Parade Bende Zoega. Show jumping. Horse Events ■ Managers of Society Owned VILLAGE GREEN STAGE Land: Judy Clements, Roger Hurrey, Saturday Wally H. Mott, Peter J. Towt, Presi11am till 3pm. Country and Western Music dent of the Day. Sunday ■ Mounted Stewards: Michael 11am till 3pm. Yea District Highland & Pipe Band Whitehead, Michelle Dunstan, JaOAK STAGE son Draper. Saturday ■ Newspaper Superintendent: Jan 11.15am. Captain Koala Hyndman. 11.30am till 3pm. Country & Western Music ■ Newspaper Assistant: Tracey Sunday Goss. 11.15am. Captain Koala ■ Off-Site Materials Co-Ordinator: 11:30am till 3pm. Country & Western Music Peter Towt 1pm. oung Person’s Competitions ■ OJ&S Officer: Graeme Hunter

2017 Show Attractions

At a glance ■ What: 158th Whittlesea Show. ■ Where: Whittlesea Showgrounds, Yea Rd, Whittlesea. ■ When: 9am-5pm, Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5. ■ How much? Admission prices. Adults, $20. Children, 614 years, $5. Under 6 free. Aged pensioners, $15. Family pass, $45 (inlcudes two adults and four children). ■ Phone: 9716 2835. ■ Web: www.whittleseashow. org.au ■ Facebook: Whittlesea Show ■ OH&S Safety Officers: Suzanne Russell, Mark Kilby, Peter AslingHough, Lynne Cockrell, Rowan Hunter, Kevin Le Poidevin. ■ Parking Superintendent: Dan Crook. ■ Parking Superintendent’s Assistants: Roger Hurrey, Wes Hurrey, Justin Daly, Richard Hurrey, Andrew Barling. ■ Photography Superintendent: Travis Graham. ■ Planning Committee: Gordon Taylor, Alan Banks, Catherine Looker, Garry Ewart, Kevin Le Poidevin, Lois Taylor, Lynne Cockerell, Robert Draper, Managers of Society Owned Land, Presidents. ■ Poultry Pavilion Co-Ordintaor: Erica Hawke. ■ Poultry Superintendent: David Boyde. ■ President’s Assistant: Judy Clements. ■ Public Announcements CoOrdinator: Tracey Goss. ■ Public Relations Superintendent: Lynne Cockerell. ■ Public Relations Committee: Kylie Towt, Lyn Horman, Emma Horman, Hannah Horman, Kate Steers, Meredith Hendy, Lynne Cockerell, Graeme Hunter, Louise Paltridge, Wally Mott, Robert Draper, Kevin Le Poidevin, Catherine Looker, Lyn Lee, Ross Draper, Jenny Towt. ■ Refuse Collection Superintendent: Alan Banks. ■ Refuse Collection Assistant: Robert Draper. ■ Ring Masters: Lyn Lee, John Pearce, Bruce Batten. ■ Sheep Superintendent: Adele Heaney. ■ Special Projects Co-Ordinator: Judy Clements. ■ Sponsorship Managers: Judy Clements and Terry Elliott. ■ Sponsorship Committee: President, Secretary, Treasurer, Ian Cochaud, Kevin Le Poidevin, Suzi Duncan, Lynne Cockerell. ■ Sponsorship Tent Committee: Terry Elliott, Lynne Cocerell, Gary Cockerell, John Toman, Val Toman. ■ Showgrounds Committee of Management Reps.: Graeme Hunter, Peter Towt, Roger Hurrey, Judy Clements, Ross McGrice, Robert Draper. ■ Staff Committee: Kevin Le Poidevin, Ian Cochaud, Terry Elliott, Robert Draper, Judy Clements, Ed Reeves, Lynne Cockerell, Lyn Lee, Ross Draper, Catherine Looker. ■ Trophy & Ribbon Superintendents: Hannah & Emma Horman.

Life Members

■ 1893. Thomas Glover* ■ 1913. # L.C. Brock* ■ 1920. T. Nicholson* W. Thomas* James Coulthard* John Steer ■ 1922. Arthur Mason* ■ 1929. James Thomas* R. M. Chirnside* # Charles Exton* ■ 1931. Charles W Andrew* W. H. Everard* John Andrew* # R. E. Dawson* H. J. Johnson* J. A. Lodge* J. H. Cornfoot* ■ 1935. J. L. Coulthard* # John Downie* John Mason* J. W. H. Scott* ■ 1938. # W. Mason* . # A. V. Wood* ■ 1946. M. Clements* # R. N. Higgs* J. A. McPhee* ■ 1948. Mrs A. V. Wood* # J. N. Higgs* ■ 1951. J. C. Andrew* # J. A. Balharrie* R. C. T. Creighton* # K. McPhee* # J. H. Rawlings* ■ 1956. # T. B. Hurrey* ■ 1957. # R. G. Sedgwick* H. Cornfoot* ■ 1964 . # R. L. Batten B.E.M.* J. J. Coulthard* ■ 1964. # E. Payne* ■ 1964. # J. W. Towt* ■ 1966 . # James N. Clements . T. Jeffrey* # L. P. Mitchell M.B.E.* # F. Ricardo* ■ 1973. W. T. Mott B.E.M.* # K. J. Murphy* ■ 1977. # Arthur R. Jeffrey* ■ 1979. # W. M. Kerr* O. A. Hildebrand* ■ 1980. # A. W. (Sandy) Brock* ■ 1981. K. L. (Digger)Hall ■ 1982. # Roger I. Hawke ■ 1983. # H. Troutbeck* ■ 1985 . J. Downie* ■ 1987. # T. Roger Hurrey # Brian H. Alford Eric Jemmeson* ■ 1988. # Peter J. Towt # Gordon M. Clements* ■ 1993. # Edward J. Reeves # Graeme R. Hunter ■ 1994. # Roy G. Junor ■ 1996 . Jack Eadon ■ 1998. Mrs June Kerr* # Walter H. Mott ■ 1999. # Ms Judy A. Clements John McPhee ■ 2001. # Laurie Bridgeman ■ 2005. # Gordon S. Taylor # Winston L. Taylor ■ 2007. # Garry W. Ewert ■ 2010. Mrs Aileen Junor ■ 2013. Mrs Lynne Cockerell Mrs Anne Greer ■ 2016. Mrs Anne Reeves Mrs Bernice Hunter # denotes President * denotes deceased

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