The Local Paper - December 13, 2017

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THIS SATURDAY, DEC. 16 Merry Christmas Race Meeting Gates open at 11am, first race approx 1pm Admission: adults $15, pensioners $10, U/18 free They're off. The Healesville racecourse is the perfect setting for a family picnic.

There is plenty of lawn space and many shaded areas for spreading the picnic rug.

The racing is keen with large fields.

The feeling of being close to the action wherever you are around the course, adds excitement to the pleasure of relaxing in a picturesque setting.

FREE KIDS STUFF: Free activities include Animal Farm, Jumping Castle, Pony Rides, Running Races

Healesville Racecourse EFTPOS facilities available. Full TAB & Bookmaking facilities.

Canteen and bar on-course (Bar sells CUB and wine products). BYO food and drink permitted

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DEATHS GARTSIDE. Ada Ellen 7.04.1924 – 5.12.2017 Loved wife of Earn.

Transition into Glory GARTSIDE. The Funeral service celebrating the life of Mrs Ada Gartside will be held in St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Downey St, Alexandra at 10.30am on Wednesday December 13, 2017.

Following refreshments, the cortege will proceed to the Eildon Weir Cemetery.

Sacred Sacred Hearts Hearts ● Sacred Heart School students entertain Yea senior citizens at the Shire Hall ■ Sacred Heart Primary School (Yea) violin and cellists entertained the Senior Citizens at their annual Christmas luncheon held at the Yea Shire Hall on Friday, under the direction of Graham Veal.

The musical performance was well received and created a great atmosphere on the day.

The children will be again performing at the Yea Rotary Christmas Carols, together with some members of the school choir.

If you would like to see the children perform, come along to the Yea Railway Station at 6pm on Thursday (Dec. 14).

- Judy Degenhardt

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Police and family have concerns for Jordan’s welfare due a medical condition.

Investigators have been told Jordan may have intended to go camping and is known to frequent the Halls Gap and Mansfield areas.

He is believed to be driving a silver 2008 Mazda 3 Neo Sedan, registration WEF948.

Heidelberg Police Station, 9450 8000.

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ADVERTISEMENT The Secr etariat of the Yea & District Progress Association The Secretariat invites the general public to attend an open meeting at 2pm on Saturday, December 16, 2017, to discuss the Incorporation of the Association under the Committees of Management Associations Act. All those that wish to have a second voice, other than ‘Council’, should register with the Secretariat, c/- Yea Post Office, before December 14, 2017, and at which time an Agenda and the venue will be considered.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017

HERALD SUN TOUR RETURNS

● Chris Leatham with Riley Aldous. Photo courtesy: Jacinta Barker

Yea’s brightest spark ■ Yea electrician Riley Aldous has been recognised as the Outstanding 3rd Year Apprentice (Electrical) at Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE - Wangaratta Campus.

Riley, eldest son of Trevor and Merryn Aldous, of Yea, works for Chris Leatham, also pictured at the certificate presentation.

The certificate was signed by Paul Culpan, Chief Executive Officer of the Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE.

■ The Jayco Herald Sun Tour will once again hit Murrindindi Shire's challenging roads in the first weekend of February with two stages set to travel through the municipality.

Murrindindi Shire Council Mayor Cr Charlie Bisset said she is thrilled the Shire will again be involved in this iconic road cycling event, where Australia's best cyclists, take on the world's best, racing through the region.

"This year Stage 3 of the Tour will kick off in Nagambie on Saturday, February 3, and we'll see the teams racing across Murrindindi Shire culminating with a 20km hill climb before a sprint finish to Lake MountainAlpine Resort," Cr Bisset said.

"Stage 4, on Sunday, February 4, will see Kinglake Ranges come alive as thousands of spectators flock to the roadsides and the finish line to cheer home the winners of the Tour's final stage."

Cr Bisset said the final stage of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour will be broadcast live to audiences around the world.

"Seeing our Shire as the backdrop for this iconic event is a fabulous opportunity. The television coverage for the Tour has been demonstrated to drive visitation, as viewers and spectators are shown the cycling and tourism offer.

"There will be plenty of great viewing opportunities along the course route - and further details will be available in the coming weeks. Updates will be provided on Council's website at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au," she said.

The Tour Village area in Kinglake will feature market stalls, mobile catering, community activities and entertainment.

Vendor opportunities are available for businesses and community groups and we are also

keen to hear from groups or individuals interested in providing entertainment or other complimentary activities.

Council will be working closely with GTR Events, VicRoads, Victoria Police and the CFA to ensure the safety of cyclists, spectators and the community.

This will include making temporary changes to traffic conditions and vehicle access in certain areas of the Shire while these stages are being run.

Exact times and details will be available in the coming weeks. Access through Kinglake on the final day of the Tour will be restricted. www.heraldsuntour.com.au

Emergency fencing assistance available

■ Murrindindi Council is encouraging property owners to contact Rotary if they need help with emergency fencing to contain livestock following this month’s severe weather and flood event.

Alexandra and Yea Rotary Clubs are working with the Benalla Uniting Church Emergency Fencing Team to provide the installation of replacement boundary fencing using materials supplied by the property owner. The fencing team will provide its own tools and tractor.

Murrindindi Council is providing logistic support to both Rotary and the Benalla Uniting Church Fencing Team.

■ Contact: Melinda Jackson on 0418 378 816 or 5772 2496, or by email: melinda. louise.jackson@gmail.com

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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 8.9.4.5 Lotto Numbers: 8.2.4.16.28.33.

With good humour and fair play you will be having a real ball in your love life. Don't try to keep secrets be frank many could be having a good time in general and this will be beneficial to their health, plenty of parties and outdoor activities.

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Yea Rotary hosts Christmas dinner

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Lemon Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 6.9.1.2 Lotto Numbers: 1,17,23,34,44.45.

Many will get the chance to renew friendships and love affairs. Plenty of entertainment and enjoyable evening to be spent with the one of your choice.A regular routine will be helpful keeping your health on the right track and stop you getting tired.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 7.9.1.4.

Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,34,36,22, Many will get that extra boost in their love life , don't forget a harmonious relationship is give and take try to relax a bit more. Your social life is taking quite a bit of your energy.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 7,8,9,3, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,34,41,22, Many will find new and exciting ways to keep their love life from becoming dull and routine try a stint on a water bed or something else that might be different from the usual make sure you take in plenty of liquid.

LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 6,8,4,5, Lotto Numbers: 1,17,23,36,42,11, Most will be playing games when making love and getting a kick out of it. New interests and new affairs are very prominent. Make sure you don't suffer from sunburn.

There is plenty of socialising in store for many. However don't over do it.

● From left: John Handsaker, Terry Hubbard, Charles Rattray and Russell Hogg.

■ Rotary Club of Yea members hosted the SeA delicious two course meal, drinks and ennior Citizens’Christmas Dinner at the Yea Shire tertainment including the Four Fathers, the Dindi Line Dancers and a sing-a-long of old Hall.

Rotarians have been running the event for favourites led by Russell Hogg made for a most evening for all. more than 10 years now, taking on the venet enjoyable ■ The Community Carols at Railway Park will from the Lions Club. be held tomorrow (Thurs., Dec. 14). The barbeThe club fed and entertained more than 130 cue starts at 6.30pm, with carols starting at community members in the biggest event to date. 7.30pm.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Mauve Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 7,9,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,34,41,22, You will be interested in keeping your love life exciting so be honest with your partner. Most will be getting plenty of exercise, so no need to worry about your health.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 7,9,3,5, Lotto Numbers: 3,6,23,31,22,28, You should be feeling full of confidence and vigour which will make the most of your tasks easy, making time to take on some new ones. But don't make to many changes at this point as this could lead to further problems.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day:Wednesday Racing Numbers: 6,9,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,27,34,41, Your passions should be flowing high and more intense relationships are indicated.Also in your career changes are imminent and more power and success is on its way.

SAGITTARIUS: (November23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 6,8,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,15,23,35,41,22, A good period for love relationships and many could commit themselves permanently now. Travel is also on the agenda either yours or someone close, keep an eye open for opportunities abroad.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 4,6,2,3, Lotto Numbers: 1,14,23,27,34,38, No good dwelling on the past look to the future with open eyes and something mysterious will be solved. New friendships could be something very important to you in the near future.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Thursday.

Racing Numbers: 5,7,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,26,34,39, Big changes in career matters and some could be called on to sort out some problems that professional cannot solve official or legal problems are also in the agenda so watch what you sign and double check everything.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 7.8.9.3.

Lotto Numbers: 1,14,23,34,45,22, Helping people is one thing but financing their endeavours in another don't let yourself be bullied into anything you will regret later on. Loved ones are in need of special attention so show them that you care.

Visit Kerry Kulkens Magic Shop at 1693 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave Phone/Fax 9754 4587 www.kerrykulkens.com.au Like us on Facebook

● Yea Shire Hall hosted its biggest-ever Seniors’ Christmas dinner.

Photos: Rotary Club of Yea/Facebook

Free green waste disposal after floods ■ Murrindindi Shire Council is offering free green waste disposal until Christmas Eve to help residents and businesses clean up after the heavy rains and floods earlier this month.

Murrindindi Shire Council's Infrastructure and Waste Portfolio Councillor Eric Lording said the heavy rain and flooding created a lot of extra debris for property owners across the Shire.

"Anyone with green waste can bring it to our Waste Transfer Stations at Alexandra, Yea, Kinglake, Marysville and Eildon," Cr Lording said.

"Please make sure any prunings, branches or trunks are broken down to under two metres in length and natural timber must be no more than

● Cr Eric Lording "We know in some cases the amount of debris lying around is causing problems with property access and amenity for many of our residents.

"Coming into peak fire sea-

son, we are also acutely aware of the other risks associated with piles of branches, trees, grass and leaves left over the ground or dragged into fences - the potential fire hazard they create," he said. “"Council has seen a spike this week in burning permit requests, but as we're well into in the fire danger period, we won't be issuing any despite the extra branches lying around."

Cr Lording said anyone seeking fire permits will be encouraged to make use of Council's free green waste disposal offer instead. “"Please ensure any steel, wire or rocks are removed from the green waste prior to dropping it off at a Waste Transfer Station as this damages the mulching machinery used to break the green waste down."

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

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

280 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd. ● 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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● Sam D’Agostino of SDP Media photographed the petrol tanker fire at Kinglake.

The rear bogies of the tanker had caught on fire. The Kinglake-Healesville Rd between Melba Hwy and Kinglake-Heidelberg Rd was closed.

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Donna Slevin moves on Long Shots

● Donna Slevin ■ Donna Slevin last week stepped down as President of the Seymour District Junior Football Netball League, after a work promotion that sees her family relocating to Bendigo.

League Vice-President Tom O’Dwyer and Secretary Deb Kaak have also stepped down.

Management of the League will be in the hands of the AFL Goulburn Murray Commission, in caretaker mode.

The management of the League by the Goulburn Murray Commission on a permanent basis will be investigated further.

Andrew Wightwill be Treasurer; Wayne Aldous is Statistician; with Sarah Cunningham as Netball Co-

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Ordinator. The League will run junior netball age groups of Under 11, 13, 15 and 17.

Donna’s work promotion takes place immediately.

The Local Paper thanks Donna Slevin for her magnificent efforts in providing us with junior sport results over the past few years.

Year’s end

■ Next week’s issue (Dec. 20) of The Local Paper will be the final edition for 2017.

Our office can accept bookings and copy until 5pm Monday (Dec. 18), but earlier placement ensures better positioning.

Our office will then be closed over the summer break until Monday, January 29.

First issue for 2018 will be published on Monday, February 7.

The Local Paper now averages 56 pages each issue, and we have plans for significant growth in 2018.

The year 2017 has been one of incredible acchievement, and we thank our loyal readers and advertisers.

Despite some serious personal surgery earlier this year, we have not missed ontime production of a single issue.

W’sea Carols ■ Whittlesea Combined Churches and Whittlesea Combined Schools will be hosting Carols by Candlelight on Saturday (Dec. 16).

Free icy poles will be distributed at 6.45pm, with the event starting at 7pm, at the Anglican Church, 5/9 Wallan Rd, Whittlesea. Free entry.

Yea HES Football Team 1941

Hosp. down-grade ■ Acute care beds were to be reduced at the Yea and District Memorial Hospital, according to a 10-year Health Department plan.

The report gave a definite thumbs-down to any thought of re-introducing surgical, obstetric and general anaesthetic services.

Secrecy backdown ■ Yea Councillors back-pedalled on their move to have all planning matters discussed in secret.

Cr Ian Macintyre said in his 10 years’ experience, he did not know of one planning permit applicant who had used what Council said at its meeting in an appeal against the Shire.

Cr Bruce Kindred said he did not believe that 99 per cent of planning matters needed to talked about “in committee”.

Illegal parking ■ Angle-parking arrangements in High St, Yea, were illegal, Shire President Cr David Lawson told the Council meeting.

The Road Construction Authority called on Yea to drop angle parking, and replace it with parallel parking.

Security alert ■ Six Police stood guard when two young men - who each had convictions for escape - appeared before Magistrate Mr R.J. McAllisterat Yea Court.

The Prosecutor was Sgt Brendan Scully.

Masons’ jewels ■ Harold Purcell and Jack Christie were each presented with 50-year service jewels at the December 1987 meeting of the Duke of Clarence Freemasons’ Lodge, Yea. Guests at the ladies’ night were welcomed by the Worshipful Master, Wal Ackerman.

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

■ Yea Shire Chief Executive Officer Peter Mangan advertised rate increases of up to 19 per cent, but Councillors said they did not know anything about it.

“Councillors contacted on Monday night expressed amazement at the CEO taking the step of advertising specific rate increases, without the consultation of Council.

The newspaper contacted the Yea Shire President, Cr David Lawson, despite his instruction that he did not wish to speak with the publication.

He said a statement would be issued within 45 minutes. “That’s all I’ve got to say.”

■ Mr Mangan lodged an addition the rates advertisement that night: “The above advertisement is a statutory advertisement which will allow the Council to make the rate ... the rates and minimums as set out will most likely be altered when the Council considers the Estimates.”

Old Cemetery ■ M.C. McKenzie of Bahlinga Stud, Glenburn, wrote a letter to the newspaper, complaining about the deteriorated state of the OldYea Cemetery.

Sun Tour concerns ● Yea Higher Elementary Football Team, 1941. Photo: Vic Thorley Back row (from left): Alan Forbes, Fred Reynolds, Morris Thwaites, Keith Oliver, Jack Wishart, Pat Quinlan, Peter Drysdale, Max Williamson. Centre Row: Ian Byrne (Vice-Captain), Jack Forbes, Jack Jameson (Captain), Ray Williamson, Ron Waters. Front Row: Bruce Jameson, Russell Purvis, George Arthur, Vic Thorley, Malcolm McLeish.

Thanks to Alan Thorley of the Yea and District Historical Society.

■ Thirty years ago, Yea Shire was writing to Victoria Police Chief Commissioner, Kel Glare, with complaints about the conduct of the Sun Tour.

Problems included conduct of private vehicles following the tour, private vehicles preventing other vehicles from overtaking, and insufficient Police resources.

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State Politics Spring St: last week

■ Members of the Legislative Assemby and Legislative Council are sitting for the last time for 2017 this week. Sessions are being held on Tuesday, today (Wed.) and tomorrow (Thurs.).

McLeish concern

■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish raised the matter of unParliamentary language with Legislative Assembly Speaker Colin Brooks.

On November 28, Mr Brooks gave detailed reply to the issues raised by Ms McLeish.

Billions see Valley

■ Billions will see a TV promotion associated with Rochford Wines of tyhe Yarra Valley, Evelyn MLA Christine Fyffe has told State Parliament.

“I congratulate Rochford Wines on its most recent accomplishment of representing Oceania at the upcoming 11.11 global shopping festival in China,” Ms Fyffe said.

“John Bright will be delivering a keynote speech on the topic of online shopping and wine. Rochford has become a showpiece of the Yarra Valley, widely acclaimed for its food and wine and its contribution to wine tourism.

“The festival is hosted by the Alibaba Group. It will include a countdown gala produced by Emmy Award-winning Oscars producer David Hill, hosting a range of celebrities, performers and speakers that will be televised and streamed live across the globe to billions.

“Rochford’s involvement in the festival will shine a spotlight not only on the Rochford winery, but also on Yarra Valley tourism and the wine industry as a whole, and it will provide an amazing opportunity for Rochford and others to reach new global markets.

“Rochford, with its concerts, fine wine and delicious food, has made a great contribution to the growth and success of Yarra Valley tourism,” Ms Fyffe said.

Praise for local shows

■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish spoke in State Parliament about local agricultural shows: “November is show season in rural Victoria. This year I have attended shows at Whittlesea, Alexandra, Mansfield and Yea. “Pastoral and agricultural societies are an important part of country life, providing an avenue to showcase horsemanship, cattle, sheep, poultry, working dogs, arts, craft and produce.

“It is an enormous effort to consistently put on an annual show, with many running now for over a century.

“I congratulate each show society and the dedicated volunteers for their role and contribution to their town and to the agricultural sector,” Ms McLeish said.

Club 50th anniversary

■ The 50th anniversary of the Kangaroo Ground Pony Club was recognised in the Legislative Assembly by Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish: “Kangaroo Ground Pony Club recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with an exhibition of horsemanship and riding followed by an outdoor dinner under fairy lights at the club.

“The level of attendance shows the support for equestrian and riding activities in the area. The club’s history was outlined by the irrepressible Diana Bassett-Smith, a founder of the club, along with a number of others, including horse dentist Mark Burnell, who provided his own very colourful insights into the club’s history,” Ms McLeish said.

D. Valley sports clubs

■ Danielle Green, MLA for Yan Yean, spoke in State Parliament to congratulate “all the sporting clubs and recreation groups across the Diamond Valley who have worked so hard to attract funding from the latest Growing Suburbs Fund round. The Diamond Creek Force Netball Association, the Diamond Valley Basketball Association, the Diamond Creek football and cricket clubs, the Diamond Creek Women’s Football Club and the Creek Trail Blazers, who are working towards getting the Diamond Creek-to-Hurstbridge trail built, put in a great effort.

“The member for Eltham and I could not have achieved this result without them. They assisted us in collecting signatures for petitions and getting the word out in the community, and they also visited the Parliament to meet the Minister for Local Government firsthand.

“They pushed their causes through traditional and social media. They did a lot of work. I am proud of my communities in Yan Yean and particularly my sporting and recreation clubs and organisations. They truly are the lifeblood of our community. Diamond Valley has one of the highest rates of sports participation in Victoria and is home to many sporting stars past, present and future, none less than Kate Moloney, our own Diamond Creek Australian Diamond ...she was there on Saturday to celebrate. However, more important is the fact that local sporting clubs keep residents active and healthy and provide a community spirit that I do not believe is matched anywhere else in Victoria. Special thanks and shout-outs to Mark Goldspink, Helen Legg, Steve McCabe and all their amazing teams on a great win for Diamond Valley.”

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Water important in Eildon electorate: Cindy McLeish ■ The importance of water in the Eildon state electorate, has been highlighted by local MLA Cindy McLeish.

“Water is integral to my electorate. I have got the mighty Goulburn River, the Yarra River — which is probably known a lot better by people in the metropolitan area — the Broken River and many tributaries that drain north to the Murray River,” said Ms McLeish.

“I also have Lake Eildon as a centrepiece of my electorate. It is key for water storage and was put there in the first place for irrigation purposes so it would store that water.

“More recently I have noticed that Lake Eildon has been used for electricity generation.

“Hydroelectricity is something that has existed and can happen there. It had not really happened much at all, but at the moment with power prices rocketing beyond control because of the government’s closure of Hazelwood we have seen the energy companies now taking their water entitlements out of Lake Eildon to make the most of the energy prices and get a good deal.

“Today I noticed that there had not been any power generated from this source.

“One of the most important components of water in my electorate is obviously irrigation, but so too is the recreational use of Lake Eildon.

“I want to make some comments on that because it is particularly important.

“The bill before us today provides greater recognition and consideration of the recreational value of water for communities. This has been happening for some time.

“The recreational value has certainly been there, and the water authorities have started to think about this more and more.

“I note that the current managing director of GoulburnMurray Water has been very positive in this regard, liaising and engaging with a number of stakeholders in the area.

“The bill provides legislative obligation for water and waterway managers to consider recreational values in their management decisions.

“If you have a think about a body of water such as Lake Eildon, there is swimming and boating — it might be kayaking, speedboats, skiing, jetskiing, houseboating or cruising.

“I do note that at Lake Eildon there is an extensive houseboat business that has been doing quite well.

“There is also fishing. It is a great place to fish.

“Whether it is off the back of a boat, from one of the camping grounds on the shoreline or at the pondage, you can catch rainbow trout, brown trout, Murray cod and golden perch.

“Towns around Lake Eildon that are reliant on this recreational value include

● Cindy McLeish, MLA for Eildon Eildon, Taylor Bay, Bonnie Lake Eildon through the river Doon, Mansfield, Goughs Bay system. and Macs Cove.

“We know that the Murray“Lake Eildon itself has an Darling Basin covers an enorarea of about 138 square mous area, and I think 2000 kilometres. It is really quite Australians live in and rely on large. It has a reservoir capac- that area. ity of 3.4 million megalitres.

“We have got people from “We know how important New South Wales, Victoria and this is to these communities. It South Australia, and the probably hit us hardest in the Murray-Darling Basin does time of drought when the Lake cause a degree of grief to variEildon levels dropped to 15 per ous stakeholders. cent in 2006.

“I am pleased to see that “That was absolutely dev- there are some real protections astating and catastrophic for and considerations that are the communities that had re- now being given to recreational lied on it. purposes.

“The communities in the “We certainly see this with area do understand that first other lakes as well — for exand foremost Lake Eildon was ample, Lake Eppalock — and put there for water storage and even the Murray River itself. irrigation purposes.

“On hot days and busy “We are lucky at the mo- weekends the Northern Highment that the lake is at 72 per way is jammed for kilometres cent, which is a very positive and kilometres coming back to sign for the upcoming summer Melbourne after people have season, but four years ago we travelled to those areas. had had a lot of water and it “The bill also provides a was at 99 per cent. legislative obligation for water “There are fluctuations in and waterway managers to the lake, but it is extremely ensure that these resources are important that its recreational managed in a way that considvalue is considered. ers Aboriginal cultural, social “The feedback I get con- and recreational values in the stantly is about environmental use of the waterways. flows because there is a very “I think this is a similar visible drop in the water level. theme to the Yarra River pro“There is also a rise in the tections because, as I said, Goulburn River from environ- waterways are important to all mental flows and as water is cultures and civilisations and being released for irrigation certainly the Aboriginal people purposes. used the waterways for many “You can actually see how purposes. high the Goulburn River gets “At gathering places you at Molesworth and Thornton would see people sitting beside particularly. rivers fishing. I want to draw “I get constant calls from the house’s attention to Bill people asking, ‘Why have they Gammage’s book The Biggest taken water out of the lake? Estate on Earth.

What’s going on? What are the “That has a series of reasons?Are they environmen- sketches and paintings from tal flows or is it being used colonial times which document much further afield for irriga- the continued use and enjoytion purposes?’. That can be as ment of waterways by Aborigifar as Mildura. nal people.

“There is a lot of debate “There are photos and picabout the use of the water from tures of them fishing, hunting

and camping by the river. If you look at Bruce Pascoe’s Dark Emu as well, it talks about how the Aborigines managed the waterways and created a series of channels to make life for them as fishermen so much easier, rather than the concept of them just being hunters and gatherers.

“I do want to support the reasoned amendment that has been put forward by the member for Euroa because it is really important in introducing the notion of a regulatory impact statement on the bill’s proposed regime for salinity impact.

“I think it is important that the government give consideration to this. We know that in quite a number of parts of Victoria — in thewestern and northern parts of the state and also in central Gippsland — salinity is a problem.

“It requires constant attention. If you drive through or you fly over that area heading towards Mildura, you will see the evidence of dryland salting whereby the evaporation of salt pans has left extensive amounts of salt there.

“I think it is important that you realise that with salting you get leaching into the waterways, and that has a big impact on the health of our waterways.

“It can impact not only on our drinking water and agricultural and irrigation land but also on the habitats of the plants and animals that are there.

“I think the government is quite remiss in not having a regulatory impact statement here.

“I took some time to have a look at the Victorian Guide to Regulation, of which there was a new addition released in November 2016.

“It outlines a handbook for policymakers, and the Treasurer’s message talks about the Andrews government being committed to ‘best practice principles in regulatory design and policy’ and says that this is a vital part of the Victorian legislative system.

“But clearly, as we know, what I say is not what I do, and I think it is really disappointing that they have not got that at this point.

“More importantly, I want to read why you do need to undertake an impact assessment from that document I was just mentioning: Impact assessment is fundamentally good policymaking.

To get the most value from impact assessment, build it into policy development from the outset, rather than treat it as an additional compliance exercise at the end.

“That is what is being put forward here — that this will be something that will be considered later, after the bill has passed through Parliament — and I do not think that is good enough,” Ms McLeish said.

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$120,000 weeds spend

● Cr Bec Bowles ■ Murrindindi Council will spend $120,000 eradicating weeds and pests along 250400kms of the Shire's roadsides over the next two years.

Council contractors will be spraying and using other control methods along the Shire's roadsides, targeting Blackberry, Sweet Briar, Gorse, St John's Wort, Paterson's Curse, Cape Broom, and English Broom, which are all regarded as Regionally Controlled Noxious Weeds.

Council's weed control works are partly funded by the State Government, which assists us to carry out weed control programs.

Natural Environment and Climate Change Portfolio Councillor Rebecca Bowles said the roadsides to be sprayed for weed control were chosen for a variety of reasons.

"These reasons might include where the roadsides are located, for example, they might be in a highly significant area, and/or contain rare, threatened or endangered species.

"We also work closely with the State Government to complement its programs, like those targeting blackberries," Cr Bowles said.

"At the community level, we also work closely with Landcare and Blackberry Action groups."

"Spraying has already commenced and year one of the program is expected to be completed in early 2018.

"I would also stress property owners with land adjoining these areas need to carry out their own weed control on their properties to ensure we achieve the most effective results - a joint effort will always achieve the best outcome," said Cr Bowles.

A list of roadsides to be treated is available on Council's website at www.murrindindi. vic.gov.au or for further information you can contact Council's Environment Officer, Sue McNair on 5772 0702.

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Deputy Leader ■ Alexandra-born Senator Bridget McKenzie, elected in 2010, has taken on the role of Deputy Leader of the Nationals, following the departure of Fiona Nash. Senator McKenzie works from offices in Bendigo.

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Heather’s 24 years of caring for local kids ■ Murrindindi Shire's long-term family day care educator Heather Rennie will be saying goodbye to this year's batch of children with a tear in her eye as this year was her last in Alexandra.

Heather is moving to Pakenham early next year to spend time with her own children and her grandchildren.

She has provided Family Day Care for hundreds of children aged from 12 weeks up to 14 years in the Alexandra area since she started in 1993.

"It's not easy stepping away but it's time for my family now," Heather said. "Family Day Care was something I always wanted to do and I've loved it all these years.

"There have been so many wonderful things about my job watching the children grow and develop, forming friendships with them and working in partnership with parents and guardians as well.

"It's lovely to be able to walk around town, or go to the shops and see the young adults I looked after when they were little."

Heather said over the years she focused her program on watching the children, being guided by what interested them and their curiosity.

"I've always worked in a way that guides children's behaviour in a positive way," she said.

"Over the years the activities that have been most popular tended to be the more sensory ones such as painting, pasting and play-doh. The kids have all loved music, movement and dancing and also importantly, they all loved their books."

Heather started working as one

● Heather Rennie with two of her precious charges four-year-old Lila Friswell and three-year old Emerson Robinson. of Council's Family Day Care the community. educators in 1993 and spent 16 "Our Family Day Care educators years working at Council as a Field are precious to our community as Officer and Co-Ordinator for Family they play such an important role in Day Care before returning to her our children's development," Cr first love as a Family Day Care McAulay said.

Educator in 2013.

"On behalf of the community, I'd Murrindindi Shire Council's like to thank Heather for her many Community Services Portfolio years of work and in particular, her Councillor Sandice McAulay said passion for our children and their Heather's care for the area's early development." children was well recognised within - Contributed

Buxton’s Disability Day

Kinglake’s Kinglake’s Christmas Christmas elf elf in in action action ● There has been praise for Laura Caine’s work in organising Sunday’s Carols at Bollygum Park, Kinglake. Laura praised her team of volunteers which included Karen Ostenried, Vicky Mann, Denise Griifith.

Photo: Penelope Forde/Facebook

■ Buxton Primary School students celebrated the achievements and contributions of people with a disability as part of International Day of People with a Disability with a special day of activities.

Murrindindi Shire Council CEO and Chair of the Access and Inclusion Committee, Margaret Abbey, said IDPwD was developed to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with a disability.

"This special day gave Buxton's students and teachers the opportunity to experience some of the challenges people with a disability face every day," Ms Abbey said.

"Buxton's students and teachers all participated in the activities.

"The activities were modelled on what life might be like with a mobility issue, or with vision, speech or hearing impairments.

Activities included wheelchair basketball, and navigating an obstacle course with special visionimpairing glasses.

Highway works needed: MLA

● Luke Donnellan, State Roads Minister ■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish has called on Roads Minister Luke Donnellan to approve safety works on the Maroondah Hwy, near Bonnie Doon.

“The action I seek is for the minister to ensure that there are improvements made to the Maroondah Highway at Woodfield, near Bonnie Doon, so that the risk of accidents is reduced and safety is improved for the people living in this rural part of Victoria,” said Ms McLeish.

“Specifically I call for the construction of sealed, dedicated left-turn lanes at Ancona Rd, Coles Rd and Woolshed Rd. These are not big jobs but they will have a big impact.

“In the scheme of things these sorts of roadworks are quick and easy. They will make life safer for the locals who use these roads on a daily basis, allowing them to easily pull off the main carriageway to make a left turn rather than hold up the lines of traffic behind them at the risk of being hit from behind as they slow down.

“Local residents are very concerned that this government does not care about roads in the region. Its investment in the Shire of Mansfield has been minimal.

“Even more concerning for the shire and the locals is the scrapping of the former coalition government’s country roads and bridges scheme, which would have provided the funds needed to upgrade other roads, including busy local roads such as Walshs Road in Goughs Bay. “The Maroondah Highway carries traffic travelling to Lake Eildon, the snowfields, the High Country, Mansfield and surrounding towns. Mansfield itself is growing. Whilst more and more tourists travel up the Maroondah Highway to enjoy the wonderful attractions the area has to offer, so too are more families choosing to call this region home.

“The local residents and businesses use the highway to go about their daily tasks. That is why it is important for roads in Mansfield, and especially the Maroondah Highway, to be upgraded to ensure everyone using the roads is safe,” Ms McLeish told Parliament.

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Mike, Blues genius, at Country Club

● Gifted guitarist Mike Elrington will appear at the Country Club Hotel, Yea, this Saturday (Dec. 16).

■ Mike Elrington is a gifted singer songwriter with incredible guitar skills.

Standing at almost two metres tall, delivering his signature, gut-wrenching vocals like an instrument all on its own, few people forget a performance from this man.

The commitment to his live shows and the well-earned reputation for leaving nothing behind but sweat has seen him invited to perform at some of Australia’s finest festivals, including the iconic Byron Bay BluesFest, Bendigo, Sydney Blues and Roots Festivals and Blues on Broadbeach to name but a few.

John Drysdale, proprietor of the Country Club Hotel, has engaged Elrington to appear locally this Saturday (Dec. 16).

Elrington has proven himself as one the hardest-working artists currently on the Australian scene, and over the past 17 years since the inception of his career as an 18-year old in Adelaide, has released nine albums and toured extraordinarily throughout Australia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand.

In Elrington’s opinion, last year proved to be the the best year of his career to date.

Racking up 132 shows all over the world, signing international publishing & management deals, receiving national airplay on Australian TV institution Neighbours (with his songs Believe and Still In Love With You), debuting at No.3 on the National Blues/Roots airplay charts with his recent album.

He has been playing supports for some of Australia’s most iconic acts(Russell Morris, Diesel, Jeff Lang and Black Sorrows to name a few) and taking out the prestigious Singer/ Songwriter Of The Year gong at the Australian Independent Music Awards in Sydney.

In April this year he was fortunate enough to open up for American rock icons The Doobie Brothers in front of a sold-out room at the Tivoli Theatre in Brisbane, and much to his surprise, the band even asked him up to sing with them on their hit Listen To The Music at the end of their set, most definitely a career highlight.

Elrington’s surprise was fuelled even further when told after that he was the first ever Australian artist to get to sing that song with the Doobies.

The Las Vegas Weekly sums up Mike Elrington this way: “An eclectic, passionate and relentless mix of acoustic blues, rock & folk. This man plays and sings like wildfire.”

■ This Saturday (Dec. 16). Mike Elrington at the Country Club Hotel, 18 High St, Yea. Bookings essential.

Phone: 5797 2440.

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Maffra boy, global hotelier

■ Hi everyone, from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites comes this week's news.

Al Franken falls on sword ■ During his resignation speech on the Senate floor, Al Franken lamented the "irony" that he is resigning while accused serial sexual harasser Donald Trump is President and Senate candidate Roy Moore, accused of sexual misconduct with underage girls, has widespread GOP support. Both are accused of predatory sexual behaviour. "I of all people am aware that there is some irony in the fact that I am leaving while a man who has bragged on tape about his history of sexual assault sits in the Oval Office and a man who has repeatedly preyed on young girls is running for Senate with full support of his party," he said, referencing the Access Hollywood tape that included audio of Trump bragging about groping women "by the pussy." At least 16 women have accused Trump of sexual harassment or assault, while Moore has been accused of sexually pursuing teenage girls when he was in his 30s. Franken announced his resignation after eight women accused him of groping or trying to forcibly kiss them.

Alan Johnson on the farm

■ You've come a long way. Maffra wasn't big enough for a young and enterprising Alan Johnson. His sights were a little bigger.

A young boy growing up on the farm taught Alan about family and community which lead him to William Angliss College for hospitality and at the same time he worked as a junior waiter at the Menzies Hotel in Melbourne.

The hotel industry is similar to being a primary producer where cycles run forseven to 10 years. It is a fluctuating market which a young Alan had to learn quickly.

Alan enjoyed growing up in the country with his parents' influence he thrived with the community in which he grew up.

“Everyone is prepared to help, to chip in,” Alan said, "It's not about you - it's about the community."

It's wonderful to see a Maffra boy do well. Alan grew his business and owned hotels in every capital city of Australia and had properties in Hong Kong and Thailand.

Now he has the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood, one of the top hotels in the area.

Alan Johnson is the Managing Director of the hotel. He has set his sights even further afield with interests in Dubai, New York and Florida, truly an international hotelier.

California wildfires ■ In an ominous overnight forecast, officials alerted residents of Southern California to an unprecedented level of "extreme danger" expected as Santa Ana winds were set to reach hurricane-force levels and further whip up already-raging wildfires.

In "unchartered territory" one step beyond the top of the state's "red alert" system, authorities warned of the dire new conditions.

"The forecast for tomorrow is purple," said Ken Pimlott, director at the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

"We've never used purple before."

Meanwhile, fire fighters struggled overnight to contain blazes that have consumed about 90,000 acres from Santa Paula to the Pacific Ocean.

Wind gusts were expected to be as high as 80 miles per hour, which forecasters called a "recipe for explosive fire growth."

Pimlott warned residents there would be "no ability to fight fire in these kinds of winds."

"At the end of the day, we need everyone in the public to listen and pay attention. This is not 'watch the news and go about your day.' This is pay attention minute-by-minute," he told the Los Angeles Times.

Intense Santa Ana winds fuelling powerful Southern California wildfires have forced the evacuation of nearly 200,000 people across the region, with some 50,000 acres affected by the blazes.

California Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency in Ventura County, where more than 1000 fire fighters and others are trying to contain the fires that have destroyed at least 150 structures so far.

"This fire is very dangerous and spreading rapidly, but we'll continue to attack it with all we've got," Brown said.

Meanwhile, a quickly growing wildfire near the Angeles National Forest jumped the 210 Freeway, prompting Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to declare a state of emergency for the city. Up to 150,000 people were evacuated from that area alone.

"We want to be really clear with folks. We have lost structures, we have not lost lives. Do not wait, leave your homes," Garcetti said.

"We are erring on a side of abundance of caution for those evacuations because this wind could pick up and go a different direction. We simply don't know what this fire will do."

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We would love to see you at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood.

I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper.

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Putin’s fourth term?

■ Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he will run for his fourth presidential term of office. Putin has served as either president or prime minister since 2000. If he wins in March, as expected, he would serve until 2024. ● Alan Johnson, Maffra boy

Emergency potty break ■ A Delta flight from JFK Airport to Seattle needed to make an unscheduled landing to give passengers a much-needed bathroom break. The Boeing 757 made a stop in Billings, Montana, after the toilets became full and the passengers could not hold it all the way to the West Coast, according to the Billings Gazette newspaper. "All toilets were full and passengers needed to 'go really bad,'" read a report from Delta.

The plane was flying near the Canadian border when it was diverted hundreds of miles south and eventually landed in Billings.

Matt’s marriage over ■ New photos show Matt Lauer's wife stepping out without a wedding ring as her father says she plans on divorcing the disgraced newsman. Annette Roque, 52, was photographed jewellery-free on a Wednesday morning visit to a grocery store in the Hamptons alongside a new report that the couple is done. "She is not going to stay with him and work it out.

They are not together trying to work it out," the Dutch model's dad, Henri, 76, told the Daily Mail from his home in the Netherlands.

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Jenni from the block ■ Jennifer Lopez says working with her ex-husband Marc Anthony on her upcoming Spanish album healed their relationship. "Actually kind of repaired certain parts of our relationship that had been fractured from our marriage and our divorce and it kind of made us friends again."

‘Roses’ for Charlie?

■ Former CBS This Morning host Charlie Rose is continuing to live the good life after the network and PBS fired him for alleged sexual misconduct. A spy spotted Rose eating at fancy, expensive Le Bilboquet on the Upper East Side. "He was dining solo. He was greeted like a king. A manager told us they don't release information about clients, but Rose "was greeted the same way he's always greeted when he comes here," she said. Another source described Rose's life as still quite rosy. "It hasn't quite hit him yet. He doesn't seem to fully get that what he's done is wrong and that he likely won't recover from this," the source said.

Bitcoin billionaires

● Jennifer Lopez

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■ The Winklevoss twins have become the world's first Bitcoin billionaires. Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, who in 2004 famously sued Mark Zuckerberg claiming he stole their idea for Facebook, have ridden a 10,000 percent rise in the crypto currency to a 10-digit net worth. In 2013, the twins used $11 million of the $65 million they pocketed when settled the suit against Zuckerberg to buy bitcoins.

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Coming of the Overlanders From The Story of Yea

by Harvey Blanks ■ Hume and Hovell’s glowing repotrs of the rich country they had discovered on their overland journey to Port Phillip Bay were the immediate cause of the settlement of the country around 1835.

Sturt’s discovery of the course of the River Murray, while replacing the name of ‘Hume River’ from the map of NewSouth Wales, incluenced no one to dwell in Port Phillip, although it was the primary cause of the settlement in Adelaide.

But it was Hume and Hovell’s announcement of the character of the interior and the lands in the south, especially the glorious Iramoo Plains near Port Phillip that have old colonists the first longing after such rich pastures and made them anxious to bring their flocks and berds to so attractive a paradise.

The would-be pastoralists of the new lands were, however, in a legally precarious position.

In spite of Hume and Hovell’s discoveries, the covernment’s official policy remained one of concentrated settlements.

In 1829, the nineteen counties from the Manning River sout to the Goulburn (NSW) Plains, and from the coast to the Wellington Valley, had been proclaimed as the limits beyond which settlement must not go in New South Wales; any settlers who went beyond these boundaries were, in the eyes of tghe law, trespassers and outlaws.

But it was already far too late to set such boundaries. Even while surveyors were drawing up the geographical limits, squatters were ranging far beyond them, seeking the good land that they had been told lay further out.

Earlier, the term ‘squatter’ had been applied to the disreputable sheep-stealers and grog-traders, but the new squatter was a man of some standing and substance.

He was technically a trespasser, buit no one could do anything about this.

In a wry dispatch of 1840, Governor Gipps wrote: “As well attempt to confine an Arab within a circle traced on the sand as to confine the grazier or woolgrowers of New South Wales within grounds that can possibly be assigned to them.”

Governor Bourke, who preceded Gipps in offixe, had earlier come to the same conclusion. What he should not prohibit, he decided to regulate.

Until 1833, occupation of Crown Lands, except by purchase or free grant, was unauthorised.

In thatyear, however, the Legislative Council in Sydney acted to place the squatters under the control of Commissionersof Crown Lands by the abbreviated title of CCL. In 1836, when Major Thomas Mitchell explored the rich western dfistrict of Victoria (calling it enthusiastically Australia Felix), and thereby caused a new squatting rush south of the Murray River, further laws were enacted permitting settlement beyond the precious limits upon payment of an annual licence fee of £10.

This conferred no right of property ownership at all, but gave permission to graze stock on Crown land for the period of the licence.

The Commissioners of Crown Lands who issued the licences used

landers became so enamoured of the land they saw along the route that they set up their own pastoral runs where they pitched their tents.

In the few years that had elpased since Hume and Hovell blazed the trail, the overland track had become a well-definedroute, traversed by flocks and herds, bullock wagons and horses.

Some of the young men who worked as drovers on the traileventually settled in the south.

Othersm whjo later return to England, never fogot in their old age the fascination of the nights theyspent under the stars or the days when they rode slowly south, proceeding only at the natural pace of the stock they were droving to the new pastures.

One of them, James Demarr, has left an unforgettable description of an overlanding trip in which he took part about this time following Hume and Hovell’s route from Sydney to Port Phillip.

“I may as well state here how we conducted our camping operations ... grass was abundant, the natural gvrasses of the country, everywhere green and beautiful, so we had no difficulty as regards food for the stock.

“The road, all the way to Port Phillip, was a wide and well-beaten track, but a bushraod only.

“Rivers and gullies and deep beds of creeks had to be crossed in whatever way we foun d practicable.

“We always camped for the night where there was food and water, making easy stages, about 12 or 14 miles a day, sxomethimes more, sometimes less.

“On arriving at our camping ground, the sheep would be allowed to spread out and feed.

“The bullocks would be unyoked, some of them hobbled to the forefront, one or tweo having a bell round their necks, and allowed feed also.

“Our cook would make a fire of the dead wood lying about, of which there was always plenty.

“One man would take charge of the shepp, whilst the rest of us would cut down sapling gum trees, and with them make a temporary bough yard.

“Into this yard the sheep were driven at night, and although it was a slight fence, they seldom left it, particularly after we had been some time on the road.

“After all this work was completed, our supper was made ready and eaten, and after the usual yarns and smoking, we would lay down our beds in different places, some outside the bough yard, and others near

● Major Thomas Mitchell rough and ready means to determine entitling them to graze on Crown the areas to which they applied, and lands, the Overlanders drove their decided disputes as to prior occu- stock down from Sydney, following pancy. roughly in the wake of Hume and The £10 fee was imposed for each Hovell. licensed run, irrespective of the area The first Overlander was John involved. Needless to say, the impo- Gardiner, who set off from the sition of the fee was at first fiercely Murrumbidgee Rivertoward the end opposed and, where at all possible, of 1835 accompanied by Hovell and evaded.

Hepburn, with a herd of cattle which But even before Major Mitchell they successfully drove to the Yarra discovered the Western District, in the short space of three weeks. squatters had moced into the southGardiner was almost immediern portion of the colony. ately followed by Ryrie, Ebden and The land title restrictions in Tas- other ealy colonists. mania, and the general want of opThe new squatters from the north portunity there, led John Batman moved slowly southward, taking up and other adventurous spirits in 1835 the choicest land as they found it, to take the law into their own hands with each successive party penetratand ‘squat’ with their flocks and ing further towards the shores of Port herds in the unoccupied Port Phillip Phillip Bay. District as it was then known.

But not all the Overlanders squatSimilra, the Henty rbothers had ted in the wonderful country of which left Tasmania and had already been they had heard. grazing sheep and carrying out whalSome astute men found it more ing at Portland Bay for two years immediately lucrative to bring stock when an amazed Mitchell found down from Sydney and Monaro and them there. sell it to the settlers who were comLooking bcak toward the waters ing over from Tasmania and then of Port Phillip Bay from the summit return to Sydney to re-invest their of Mount Macedon, the explorer expended capital in still more stock could see that the squatters from for the new settlers to the south.

Tasmania were already established However, many of the Overon the basalt plain, and their vessels were busily plying back and forth between Launcestion and Port Phillip, transporting stock, labourers, equipment and stores.

The squatters from Van Dieman’s Land were not to have it all their own way, however.

Batman and 14 other men, who included Charles Swanston, managing director of the Derwent Bank, formed the Port Phillip Association, which became the prime mover in the settlement of the area, fanning outward from Port Phillip.

But it almost immediately ran into competition with the Overlanders pushing down from Sydney and Bathurst.

Their enthusiasm fired by Hume and Hovell’s reports, and emboldened by the government’s decision to grant depasturing licences ● John Batman

● Governor Arthur Phillip, after whom Port Phillip was nameed. the drays where we tethered the dogs, which, if allowed to run into the sheep-fold, would have scattered the sheep for miles, and in other ways have created terrible havoc among them.

“When it rained, which it seldom did, we had to take temporary shelters of sheets of bark, lay our mattresses on the top of broken boughs, or on sheets of bark, and genrally we remained at that station, two, three or more days, until the rain had passed over. Old bushman know well how to meet these contingencies.

“Sometimes we would have white frosts in the night, and on the following morning our blankets could be covered with the frost.

“Yet the days following these frosts were sure to be bright, sunny and cloudless, and an hour after sunrise it would be a pleasant summer’s morning.

“Breakfast would be got ready and dispatched, after which the sheep with two men would travel on; whilst we who were left behind would dry, or partially dry, the bedding in the sunshine, pack them on the drays, and follow the sheep.

“We often hear in England of the disastrous consequences resulting from sleeping in damp beds. I have known when we have had a continuance of rainy weather, our bedding would never be dry.

“That was an uncomofrtable time, but never, so far as I know, left bahind any bad effects.

“We had plenty to eat, plenty of salt beef and often fresh mutton, bought at the stations we passed.

Plenty of tea, which we used lavishly wherever we had the opportunity to make it.

“Our bread was ‘damper’, the name given to the bread used by travellers, when made in the bush. Thin cakes, baked on top of the hot charcoal beaten down flat for the purpose.

“No yeast or barm was wanted, only a little salt. And ‘damper’, when made from colonial wheat, was the sweetest bread I ever ate, unless it was Spanish bread which many years after this time, I have eaten in Southern Spain.

“And it is made from similar wheat, and made in much the same way.

“Our drays were travelling stores, and contained, except fresh meat, everything that we wanted.

Bushmen are great tea drinkers, and no bushman will dispense with his tea if possible to obtain it, and we were, when camped, always making and drinking tea.”

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs FILM: VICTORIA & ABDUL: Genre: Historical/Biographical/Drama.

Cast: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Eddie Izzard, Michael Gambon, Simon Callow.

Year: 2017.

Rating: M. Length: 111 Minutes.

Stars: ***½ Verdict: Biographical drama of a you Indian clerk who arrives from India to participate in Queen Victoria's golden jubilee, and is surprised to find favour with the queen herself, and as Victoria questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance that her household and inner circle try to destroy, but as their friendship deepens, the queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes.

Almost, or unofficially, a follow on from 1997s "Mrs. Brown" with Judi Dench as Queen Victoria and Billy Connolly as John Brown, this is a well made and emotionally effective political and personal period drama that succeeds due to the sensitive and respectful handling by Oscar nominated "The Queen," "Philomena" and "Florence Foster Jenkins" director Stephen Frears and Oscar nominated screenwriter Lee Hall (Billy Elliot, The War Horse) ... from the book

by Shrabani Basu.

In reprising her role as Queen Victoria, veteran Judi Dench is a delightfully compelling and commanding, again capturing the essence, bite and wit of the Royal legend to great effect, with highly engaging performances from Ali Fazal as the Indian clerk, Abdul Karim, and comedian Eddie Izzard in a dramatic role as Bertie, The Prince of Wales.

Along with striking cinematography by Oscar nominated Danny Cohen (The King's Speech, The Danish Girl) lush period detail, set and costume design, and beautifully filmed on locations in India, Britain and Scotland, this is a richly textured, fascinating, entertaining and worthy journey to look back on.

FILM: IT: Genre: Horror/Adventure/Drama.

Cast: Bill Skarsgard (Pennywise), Chosen Jacobs, Finn Wolfhard, Jack Grazer.

Year: 2017.

Rating: MA15+ Length: 135 Minutes.

Stars: **** Verdict: When children begin to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine, a group of young misfit kids are faced with their biggest fears when they square off against an evil clown named Pennywise, whose history of murder and violence dates back for centuries.

Previously filmed for TV in 1990 with Tim Curry unforgettable as Pennywise: The Dancing Clown, an ancient, trans-dimensional evil that awakens every twenty-seven years and hunts children, and based on Stephen King's door-stopping 1184 page horror epic, if "Coulrophobia" (fear-of-clowns) hasn't affected you before, then it will no doubt do so now.

This first big screen adaptation pretty faithfully taken from the first half of Stephen King's horror epic is a hair-raising, goose-bump inducing and nail-biting fright fest that may ensure sleepless nights and no clowns at birthday parties or children's events for a long time.

Moving the books setting from the 1950s to the 1980s, this is as much a coming-of-age adventure as a gripping horror tale, and like the hit series "Stranger Things," a homage to '80s cinema and horror through such films as "The Goonies," "Poltergeist," "Stand By Me" and "Freddy Krueger in Wes Craven's "A Nightmare On Elm Street," to name a few.

The cast, production design, period detail are all spot on, but it is Bill Skarsgard terrifying performance as Pennywise: The Clown that will hold glued in absolute fear and dread.

Relative newcomer director Andy Muschetti, along with screenwriters Chase Palmer, Gary Dauberman (Annabelle) and most notably Cary Fukunaga (Beasts of No Nation, True Detective S1) have crafted a respectful, intelligent, stimulating, spine tingling and as jolting and a devouring nightmare as horror fans could hope for.

FILM: CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS - The First Epic Movie: Genre: Animation/Action/Comedy.

Cast: Kevin Hart, Thomas Middleditch, Ed Helms, Jordan Peele.

Year: 2017.

Rating: G. Length: 89 Minutes.

Stars: *** Verdict: Two overly imaginative pranksters named George and Harold hypnotize their principal into thinking he's a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dim-witted superhero named Captain Underpants, who they created for their comic book and wears only underpants and a cape.

But when the evil science teacher Professor Poopypants (full name Professor Pee-Pee Diarrheastein Poopypants, Esq and voiced by Nick Kroll) enters the school and is determined to rid the world of laughter, things get out of control.

What starts as a side-splitting, hilariously funny adventure soon falls into overly hyperactive madness, however, the potty minded humour and moments of light-hearted quirkiness and franticness retain enough to make it one of the better animated efforts to enjoy, for both kids and adults, the teacher explaining the Planet Uranus is wickedly, side-splittingly funny.

Both innocently charming and absurd, the comic book style animation and characters are immediately engaging from the very start in this wild parody of the super-hero genre, based on the popular epic novels by Dave Pilkey and directed by David Soren.

Wild, wacky and full of cheek, even before you walk into the cinema, with just a title like this you can't help but smile.

Best for 2017

● My fave for 2017 - the tender, moving drama Her Love Boils Bathwater, starring Rie Miyazawa.

The Land Of Stealth.

■ After concentrating on the deLarge scale action/comedy bacles of the year last week, now it is time to get to the good stuff, and hides a darker undercurrent, where 2017 has seen a number of truly human nature is corrupted by greed wonderful films come our way. and power.

13) Brawl In Cell Block 99.

Though some of these films are S. Craig Zahler follows up Bone frustratingly still trying to get a general release here, and have only Tomahawk with this impressive, played at Film Festivals, they con- deliberately paced, and very viotinue to prove that there are still lent throwback to 70's cinema.

14) A Quiet Passion. film-makers out there with talent Terence Davies returns to form and passion to burn.

I would like to thank our tireless with this superb drama, anchored editor Ash Long for all his support, by a terrific performance by my cinematic partner in crime Cynthia Nixon.

15) John Wick : Chapter 2.

James Sherlock, and most imporThis sequel to the surprise hit is tantly you the readers.

Have a Merry Christmas and a better in every way, a colourfully very Happy New Year. Now, here shot cavalcade of reverential style, are my favourite movies for 2017. knowing humour, and incredible action.

1) Her Love Boils Bathwater.

16) War For Beautifully made and acted, this The Planet Of The Apes. involving family drama is genuThird entry in the rebooted franinely moving. chise is the best; a somber, Apoca2) Moonlight.

The movie that eventually won lypse Now-style look at the effect Best Film at this year's Oscars, this war has on both mind and soul.

Honourable Mentions. is delicate, thoughtful film-making Paths Of The Soul; Okja; that is becoming rare in Hollywood.

Suspiria : 4K Restoration; The 3) Blade Runner 2049.

Expectations were high, but this Thing : 4K Restoration; A Man belated sequel to the 1982 classic Called Ove; A Monster Calls; Silence; Jackie; Big Bang Made : The more than delivers the goods.

Movie; Ethel & Ernest; They Call 4) Toni Erdmann.

Brilliant drama/comedy which Me Jeeg Robot; The Eagle Huntis as funny as it is uncomfortable, ress; Frantz; It's Only The End Of and features two outstanding per- The World; The Fury Of A Patient Man; Divines; The Lure; Kong : formances.

Skull Island; Get Out; Catfight; 5) Christine.

Criminally overlooked drama Brimstone; Life; A Date For Mad based on a true story, featuring an Mary; T2 : Trainspotting; Oscar-worthy turn by Rebecca Hall. Prevenge; Silent Voice; The Void; Free Fire; Detour; May God Save 6) Manchester By The Sea. Densely written and filled with Us; The Survivalist; Small Crimes; excellent performances, this Oscar Dogs Without Names; Hounds Of winning drama deserved all the Love; Rage; The Bad Batch; The Villainess; Song To Song; The Dinpraise that was heaped upon it. ner; Sweet Sweet Lonely Girl; Vam7) Too Young To Die. Absolutely insane comedy/fan- pire Cleanup Department; Colostasy/drama/romance manages to sal; I Am Not Your Negro; Captain be unique, hilarious, inventive, and Underpants : The First Epic Movie; The Lovers; The Transfiguration; touching.

The Levelling; Real; Blade of The 8) Antiporno.

Sion Sono's audacious Immortal; The Mole Song : Hong deconstruction of the image of Kong Capriccio; The Bar; 6 Days; women in cinema, using the Ro- Spoor; A Taxi Driver; Bushwick; man Porno reboot project to ex- Midnight Runners; It Comes At Night; Memoir Of A Murderer; amine cinematic misogyny.

Cult Of Chucky; Better Watch Out; 9) My Life As A Courgette.

Poignant, gorgeously animated Super Dark Times; A Dark Song; French film looks at a group of The Little Hours; Kills On Wheels; damaged young children who des- Little Evil; Bad Day For The Cut; 1922; Close-Knit; Found Footage perately want a family.

3D; In This Corner Of The World; 10) Raw. Strong, allegorical horror film Bitch; Midnight Diner 2; Traces Of that details a young woman's at- Sin; Mudbound; Sweet Virginia; tempts to discover who she is and Jim & Andy : The Great Beyond; Ingrid Goes West; Good Time; what her place in society is.

Downsizing; March Comes In Like 11) Japanese Girls Never Die. Clever, inventive film that force- A Lion; March Goes Out Like A fully looks at gender inequality in Lamb; A Beautiful Star; Love And Other Cults; Radiance. today's world.

- Aaron Rourke 12) Mumon:

Top 10 Lists DECEMBER 10-16 THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. WONDER. 2. JUSTICE LEAGUE. 3. DADDY'S HOME 2.

4. MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS. 5. THOR: RAGNAROK. 6. BAD MOMS 2.

7. GOODBYE CHRISTOPER ROBIN. 8. ONLY THE BRAVE. 9. THE STAR. 10. THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS. NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: DECEMBER 7: THE SECRET SCRIPTURE, WONDER WHEEL. DECEMBER 14: FERDINAND, SLACK BAY, STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, WONDERSTRUCK. THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. AMERICAN MADE [Crime/Thriller/Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Wright].

2. 47 METERS DOWN [Horror/Thriller/Claire Holt, Mandy Moore, Matthew Modine].

3. WIND RIVER [Crime/Mystery/Drama/Jeremy Renner, Elixabeth Olsen, Graham Greene].

4. THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS [Thriller/ Horror/Sennia Nanua, Gemma Arterton].

5. THE DILEMMA [Comedy/Kevin James, Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Connelly].

6. THE HITMAN'S BODYGUARD [Action/ Comedy/Thriller/Samuel L. Jackson, Ryan Reynolds].

7. THE DARK TOWER [Action/Fantasy/Adventure/Idris Elba, Matthew McConaughey].

8. THE LOST CITY OF Z [Adventure/Biography/Drama/Charlie Hunnam, Sienna Miller].

9. GIRLS TRIP [Comedy/Regina Hall, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tiffany Haddish].

Also: THE VILLAINESS, WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES, A GHOST STORY, ATOMIC BLONDE, LOGAN LUCKY, VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS, HAMPSTEAD, CARS 3, PARIS CAN WAIT, THE CIRCLE. NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON DVD THIS WEEK: CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: The First Epic Movie [Animated/Adventure/Comedy/Ed Helms].

IT [2017/Horror/Thriller/Finn Wolfhard, Bill Skarsgard, Jaeden Lieberher].

THE EMOJI MOVIE [Animated/Comedy/ James Corden, Maya Rudolph].

VICTORIA & ABDUL [Biography/Drama/Judi Dench, Ali Fazil, Eddie Izzard].

AMERICAN ASSASSIN [Michael Keaton, Dylan O'Brien, Taylor Kitsch].

NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON BLU-RAY THIS WEEK: CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: The First Epic Movie [Animated/Adventure/Comedy/Ed Helms].

IT [2017/Horror/Thriller/Finn Wolfhard, Bill Skarsgard, Jaeden Lieberher].

THE EMOJI MOVIE [Animated/Comedy/ James Corden, Maya Rudolph].

VICTORIA & ABDUL [Biography/Drama/Judi Dench, Ali Fazil, Eddie Izzard].

AMERICAN ASSASSIN [Michael Keaton, Dylan O'Brien, Taylor Kitsch].

NEW & RE-RELEASE AND CLASSIC MOVIES DVD HIGHLIGHTS: None Listed For This Week.

NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: GEORGE GENTLY: Series 8.

GAME OF THRONES: Season 7.

VAN HELSING: Season 1.

FULLER HOUSE: Season 2.

ROSEHAVEN: Series 2.

RIVIERA: Season 1.

THE SIMPSONS: Season 18.

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■ When television first began in Melbourne, Channel 9 screened the series The Adventures of Superman starring George Reeves, Noel Neil, Jack Larson and John Hamilton.

I loved this show even though it was a children's program. I had grown up reading Superman comics, listening to Leonard Teale on radio, and watching the Superman serials at the Saturday afternoon matinees.

Jack Larson was perfectly cast as Jimmy Olsen, the ‘cub reporter’ for The Daily Planet.

He looked great and underplayed the role perfectly.

Jack Larson was born in 1928 in LosAngeles, California, but grew up in Pasadena. He graduated from Montebello High School in 1945 at the age of 17.

He was spotted in a stage production and after auditioning for Warner Brothers Studios, Jack made his debut in the film Fighter Squadron.

The pilot for The Adventures of Superman was filmed in 1952. Jack accepted the role of Jimmy Olsen because work was hard to find.

His agent said, 'Kid, nobody will ever see this show. It's like doing a Saturday morning serial. Just take the money and run’."

They worked with one camera and filmed at the old RKO Studios.

Jack was working on Broadway show when The Adventures of Superman went to air in 1953 and it became a hit television show.

Whatever Happened To ...

Jack Larson

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM Overnight his life changed and he couldn't walk down the street without being recognised as Jimmy Olsen.

The younger viewers related to him and as the series developed he enjoyed introducing more comedy into the character.

But Jack did not enjoy the fame and being typecast as Jimmy Olsen.

He remembered sitting on the set with George Reeves when George recalled if things had gone differently in his career he wouldn't be sitting there in a "monkey suit”.

It was the only time George said anything negative about the show. Jack stayed with the Superman series till 1958. He was in Italy when he heard the news that George Reeves was dead.

● Jack Larson

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Over the years Jack remained great friends with Noel Neill who played Lois Lane.

In 1991, Jack appeared in an episode of the television series Superboy, although he did not play Jimmy Olsen.

He finally returned to the part several years later, as an older Jimmy Olsen in an episode of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.

In 2006 Jack was in Australia to film a cameo role in the film Superman Returns as a bartender. He really enjoyed his time in Sydney, he enjoyed the people, the cast and crew.

After retiring from full time acting he wrote plays, opera librettos and produced films.

I had the great pleasure of recording a radio interview with him and he was just wonderful to chat with.

Sadly, Jack Larson passed away at his home in September , 2015 at the age of 87.

He will be remembered for the great lines like "Golly, Mr Kent" and "Jeepers".

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 at 12 Noon

Fawlty Towers almost missed getting to air ■ Weird as it sounds, one of the world’s greatest TV comedy series, Fawlty Towers almost never made it to air after BBC executives who read the script for the first episode, gave it an emphatic thumbs down.

Husband and wife team John Cleese and Connie Booth had taken nearly four months to write and perfect that first script, and casting themselves into it with John Cleese taking the role of Basil Fawlty, and Connie Booth the long-suffering maid Polly.

But when they submitted it to the BBC, it was dismissed by the Comedy Script Editor as “a collection of clichés and stock characters which I can’t see being anything but a disaster.”

And the Head of TV Comedy told John Cleese: “You’re going to have to get it out of the hotel, John. You can’t do the whole thing in a hotel.”

But thankfully the Head of BBC TV Light Entertainment, Bill Cotton stepped in and suggested that while he too “could see nothing funny in the scripts,” he trusted John Cleese to know what he was doing, and gave it the go-ahead.

Cleese told later how got the idea for Fawlty Towers in the early 1970s while staying at a hotel in Torquay.

The hotel’s manager, he said, “was the rudest man I’ve come across in my life,” after the fellow threw a timetable at a guest who asked when the next bus was due into town, and took another guest’s briefcase off him and put it behind an outside garden wall, “because it might have a bomb in it.”

And he abused an American guest in front of others at the breakfast table “for not having British table manners” the way he used his knife and fork.

Other incidents and guests that John Cleese witnessed at the Torquay hotel were also the catalyst for Basil Fawlty’s wife Sybil, including a lady guest’s repetitive “Ooohhh I knoooooooow” while talking on the public telephone, and her braying laugh that was later assigned to Sybil, to be described by Basil as “like someone machine-gunning a seal.”

Fawlty Towers went on to rank No 1 on the list of The 100 Greatest British Television Programs in 2000, yet despite that, just 12 episodes were ever made, six in 1975 and another six in 1979.

Travel, Wine

with David Ellis ■ A 1943 American-built half-track Army personnel carrier has sold at auction in England for an amazing 138,000 British pounds, or around AU$241,000.

The International Harvester M5 Half-Track was used by Polish forces during the Allied liberation of Europe, later by the French Army in French Guiana until the 1980s, and then sold to a Belgian historic vehicles enthusiast.

He in turn sold it later to a Dutch tinkerer who spent 2500 hours on a total restoration over the next 27 years, and at the recent auction conducted by historic vehicles specialists H&H Auctioneers, the 100 per cent roadworthy vehicle went to an English collector for that 138,000 pounds.

Needing a crew of three to carry just ten troops and equipment, it bears the markings of the Polish 10th Regiment Dragonders, and is painted with the name ‘Krystyna’ on its doors – a tribute to famous Polish WWII spy for Britain’s Special Operations Executive, Maria Krystyna Janina Skarbeck.

One of the longest-serving of Britain’s wartime women agents, Krystyna who was actually a Polish countess, was hailed by Winston Churchill for her heroic exploits in intelligence-gathering and other missions in Germany and Nazi-occupied Poland and France.

These included organising Polish couriers to smuggle intelligence reports from Warsaw to Budapest, sabotaging Nazi communications along the River Danube, and gathering detailed information on the movement of oil supplies from Romania’s oilfields to Germany.

At some stage she changed her name to Christine Granville, and at war’s end moved to England, receiving both the George Medal and an OBE (she had also been honoured by France with a Croix de Guerre) and got a job as a stewardess on a cruise liner.

Sadly while staying in London between sailings in 1952, she was confronted by an obsessed ship’s porter, Dennis Muldowney, at a club she frequented, and when she rejected his advances he stabbed her to death.

She was just 44, and Muldowney when hanged that same year, 41.

■ If like us you enjoy your Chardonnay, Margan Family Wines currently have a lovely 2017 made from the fruit of low yielding old vines originally planted by Lindemans on the volcanic soil of the Hunter Valley’s Fordwich Sill over 40 years ago.

Close planted and managed with vertical shoot positioning to give a good mix of sunshine and shaded fruit, this early 1970s vineyard crops at around two tonnes per acre, which while quite low for white grapes, ensures full fruit ripeness at lower sugar levels, and high acidity.

The 2017 vintage in the HunterValley was hot and dry, resulting in outstanding fruit across the whole spectrum of wine grapes, with Chardonnay perhaps the stand-out performer.

As a result Andrew Margan crafted a lovely 2017 wine, one that’s got a wonderfully creamy texture, lively acidity and nice suggestions of nectarine, cashew nut and lime zest on the palate.

At $20 Andrew suggests that a great food match would be seared scallops with jamon serrano (drycured Spanish-style ham,) watercress, hazelnut and blackcurrant vinaigrette. Or for something simpler, a Summer’s day ice bucket of fresh prawns.

- David Ellis

OK. With John O’Keefe

● Rosemary Margan

Vale Rosemary Margan

■ How sad to lose Rosemary Margan , aged 80. Rosie was an absolute charmer, always professional and with a smile so genuine.

Venue required

■ The popular Melbourne venue The Flying Saucer Club will pull down the curtains at the Caulfield RSL for the last time on New Years Eve. After 5½-years the team behind The Club are moving on and hope to restart in a new venue from early 2018. So if you know of any suitable venues contact okc@okc.com.au

Please Santa

■ If you have been on your best behaviour during the year ask Santa for a copy of Mal Walden's latest book Good News!

The veteran newsreader has researched and compiled all the really great things and events that make Melbourne such a marvelous city. It's a fun and informative read - available all good bookstores.

New quiz show

■ ABC-TV has released details of a 6pm quiz show to debut next year.

Called Think Tank it will be hosted by quick-witted Paul McDermott.

Think Tank is a panel show to be screened five days a week with contestants answering trivia and general knowledge questions.

Program will be up against News on Seven and Nine.

Doing the rounds

■ Rumours get stronger every day that Ten will be casting outspoken politician Jackie Lambiee as a 2018 member of Get me outa here, I'm a Celebrity .

While not off to the jungle, but into the studio is suggestion that Russell Crowe will be a judge/ mentor on The Voice. We can only wait and see.

- John O’Keefe

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Country Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Keith and Nicki

■ Founding member of the Seekers, Keith Potger, has joined forces with Nicki Gillis to release one of the bands famous songs.

And, I'll Never Find Another You features Keith's signature 12-string guitar sound that was synonymous with so many of the legendary groups tunes.

Nicki is also an established and successful artist with a busy career both here and abroad. Her own songs have enjoyed frequent chart success too.

I'll Never Find Another You is available on iTunes.

Mia’s new release

■ Mia Dyson will launch her new album in early 2018. The Australian award-winning songwriter will give her fans a taste of the new work on Friday (Dec. 15), 8.30 pm, at the Northcote Social Club, 301 High St, Northcote.

Tickets at www.eventbrite.com.au

Skyways NYE

■ Local duo Frankie Stevens and Derek Redfern promise a musical night to remember at the Skyways Hotel, Airport West, on New Years Eve. The boys will bring in 2018 with a funfilled show plus music for dancing right through the evening. Bookings on 0413 392 662.

- Rob Foenander

Mike Hayes, winemaker of the year ■ JOHN ROZENTALS wishes that he'd saved some Topper's Mountain Gewurztraminer to salute Mike Hayes being named the ASVO's 2017 Winemaker of the Year.

The Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology - the nation's principal professional body for grapegrowers and winemakers - has named Mike Hayes, from Queensland and tiny Topper's Mountain in the NSW New England region, as its 2017 Winemaker of the Year.

It was just recognition for one of Australia's emerging cool-climate areas - and yes, an altitude of nearly 1000 metres makes it cool despite is latitude in the very north of NSW - and of one of the country's great champions of 'alternative' grape varieties.

I've reviewed some of Mike's wines over the years and always look forward to the package from Topper's arriving in the mail. Among the whites I have reviewed is the Topper's Mountain Gerwurztraminer, which, interestingly, Mike chose to drink to his win.

Mike Hayes hails from even further north and is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern Queensland. He is a director of the Queensland Wine Industry Association and a firm believer in the future of the state's wine industry, especially in the cooler Granite Belt region high up in the Great Dividing Range.

● Mike Hayes, Winemaker of the Year And what first interested him in native varieties began in 1979 when championing alternative varieties? I worked on a small one-acre "My first experience with alter- patch of malbec," he said.

I NG CA RE E R G T A NDEM HA RB I NG N L E A P X H Y E NA U MA Z E U M A T A E T ROP H Y N ME N T I S ME CCA L E NONO O M E E N T H I S HAGGA R S R A N T S E A V E S E A S E S N EWE R HE A P HE A DMA S T E RS DO T E S OA A T GODS O T C Y S T B A OW L CK L E S R P RE F E RS E HA I R I E R L I S T E NCH B E T E S T E R N N I MB V E D Y A NA EM I A R S E R I F L S RE V E A L L S A L A DS S D I L A E T N A E S T OW AW A Y S L P A S T C C OMA N C O S M T L A Y S RE E K J A R GOGO HO T UP I CON T UB A S E T E RM I T E S I S H R EWD E R R I N D A T H O V M NCO E L R OW E D Y E N E NUME R A T E WH I R L POO L E E S A N S N WO N F S L O D AWD L B S I DE MA RS E K E D F L AGS B E E T C FOO T MA D RO L L GYM R K E L F E F B E NE US S R I N A RA B I C R S C I F I I NA P T MA CHO L C T H R I CK C L I P A L I K S A L S A C E A L I B I P E T T Y T RE A T A D HA I N T E SOY A OS SO R I RE A DE R D I E NOE L R I B T RE E CAM B N I S T R U T D I OR AWA Y D I S C S R E E E P C V I OC N H L A MA J E S R M I GRA T I ON CUDGE L L E D E L A R I R F E GOO I L U E DAM L E S S T A F F E RS P UNC L E S AM NOS E E T I DE E R MA U L S L ONE I N TO J NE E D O O L E O A D Z E NA V A YOGA U D I GRE S S E S C I S P Y D Z V T I P P E D N S E X T E T R AMA Z DE S R I NS T E P S O CORG I I R F I A S CO E X E B B I NG M ORA N T A T E S M T E NS I ON O S E E P AGE G L M M I N I I L CA S H N T ROU L E A K T A CHOME T E R S M I L E A OP E S L I GH T B RA S S MA R I A RA NUP P ME S H K O Y E R I D L Y MOB S T I GO SOD I UM D TOE I NG A L ONE A C P I E S N B RA T S S GE RM U N X S E S S T AGE S Y E F T POS S HRE DD I

"And in 1980, I helped my father plant a small trial patch of gamay vines on the Granite Belt."

Cheers, Mike, it's a very meritorious win.

Visit www.toppers.com.au.

WINE REVIEWS Frontera 2015 Pinot Noir ($13): We probably don't pay as much attention to South American wines as we should - and to what exceptional value they can offer.

This Chilean red is a good example. It has plenty of fresh, bright cherry-like flavours bursting on to the palate and just a touch of sweetness helping them along the way.

Victoire 2008 Gold Vintage Champagne ($100): The gold packaging may be just a bit twee but there's certainly nothing chintzy about what's in the bottle - some very classy French fizz indeed.

With its outstanding bottle-developed, bready flavours this would make an outstanding centrepiece to the Christmas table.

WINE OF THE WEEK Topper's Mountain 2015 Gewurztraminer ($35): A fine, developed dry white which avoids all the hair-oily pitfalls associated with Australian traminers of a previous age.

Still showing extraordinary freshness and enticing aromas of lychees and turkish delight. A grea aperitif and ideal partner for spicy Asian foods.

- Jon Rozentals

Observations

Crossword Solution No 16 MA RK E T A E L I P V I M I S S I V R T S A MA NE N I NE P T N W HA N I CK E L O A RA W I S HE S S T I E L A ND E A A M I M F RA U P E T CA S T E R U E E F S A V E H E NGU Y A RD R K P B MA I L I A RA I S POK Y H L E E E NDORS A R DRAG S K Y A K A Y AMP L E S U O P US H I N I T I O RUNNE R R G RO A T L A S NA Y S S C I S L WO R S H I A O AM R A W MOR A L I

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Top 5

THE T OP 5 W ORD S WE LLOOK OOK TOP WORD ORDS FOR WARD T O SEEING IF THIS FORW TO ‘GENDER CORRECTNESS’ KEEPS REARING IT S UGL Y HEAD ITS UGLY HEAD..

5. Ruckman to be ‘Ruck Person’.

4. Mantovani to be ‘Persontovani and his Orchestra’.

3. Man-hole to be ‘Person Hole’.

2, Mississippi to be ‘Personsippi’.

1. And how about ‘PersonDrake the Magician?’.

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What The Papers Say Santa’s bus

■ Santa is taking over the town bus before his his Christmas duties this year.

From December 11-22, Santa will be driving the town bus handing on free Allen's confectionery.

- Seymour Telegraph

Deluge damage

■ Extensive damage has been caused by floods across the Shire of Mansfield.

In town, there was significant destruction done to several houses and units in Cambridge Drive, Adams St and Links Rd – even a small sinkhole appeared in the nature strip in Cambridge Drive. Some houses flooded as Mansfield copped 158mm SES unit controller Tom Thoburne said Mansfield was one of the worst hit. “If it had come on again, we would have been in trouble,” he said. “I haven’t seen that kind of water around Mansfield for a long time.”

Over Friday/Saturday Mansfield recorded 158mm, which was almost three times the average rainfall for the entire month.

The local SES responded to 33 callouts on Saturday, mostly from in town.

- Mansfield Courier

Flod destruction

■ Unprecedented rain fell across the Shire of Strathbogie, triggering flooding which forced residents to evacuate, damaged homes, brought down trees and closed roads throughout the district.

Strathbogie was one of the worst hit areas in the state, with rainfall totals across the three days from Friday to Sunday reaching 221 millimetres- the third highest total recorded in Victoria. Euroa itself received nearly 160mm, with an incredible 146mm falling on Saturday.

- Euroa Gazette

Tribunal talk

■ Fed-up residents have appealed to VCAT to stop a popular brunch spot in a quiet Eltham street from opening at night and hugely increasing the number of diners.

- Diamond Valley Leader

Beat the floods

■ The Yarra Ranges seems to have escaped any major damage, after more than 150mm of rain fell on the region from Friday-Sunday, December 1-3.

As flooding from the three-day December storms subsided over the last week, extensive inspections of the damage took place, with council reporting only minimal impact.

No reports of damage to houses were reported to either the municipal recovery manager or Yarra Ranges Council’s building surveyor.

Yarra Ranges Council chief executive officer, Glenn Patterson, said there were no reports of damage to any council assets.

- Mountain Views Mail

Link caution

■ Homeowners are being urged by a legal expert to “exercise extreme caution” ahead of the government’s bid to pluck property for the North East Link project.

- Diamond Valley Leader

Rail extension?

■ A long-mooted train extension to Wollert could soon be on the way with the Government set to buy a number of properties to clear the way for the rail corridor.

- Whittlesea Leader

Christmas cheer

■ The Ruffy Tablelands Community Christmas Party went ahead despite the heaviest 48 hours of rainfall in local history.

The function was transferred to the Ruffy Hall, the fire was lit, the barbecue, salads and desserts were a knock-out, Santa arrived on the fire truck, Christmas Carols were sung, the kids had a terrific time and the 85 irrepressible Tablelands folk all stayed dry.

- Granite News

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Court Lists Seymour Magistrates’ Court - Criminal Case Listings Thursday, December 14 Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division.

Traffic Camera Office Traffic Camera Office v Kang, Gurpreet Singh. Melbourne Victoria Police - Carland, J (34285) v Polanske, Daniel.

Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - Binns Saxby, M (38713) v Lunn, Rohan Ashley. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Toll Enforcement - Victoria Police Toll Enforcement v Howden, Robin. Melbourne Victoria Police - Turner, J (34532) v Williamson, Britt.

Uni-Kilmore Community Corrections Centre - Peacock, T v Wilson, Jake. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Batten, S (38514) v Fitzell, Keith. UniBroadford Victoria Police - Carter, L (16711) v Francis, Eric John.

Heavy Vehicle Unit Victoria Police - Rogers, M (40077) v Burton, Shannon.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Swan, P (39871) v Reilly, Paul Andrew.

Uni-Euroa Victoria Police - Rourke, M (41690) v Nesbitt, Anthony.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Bova, L (31851) v Anderson, Kevin James. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Bortolotto, C (40740) v Giacominato, Anthony Ernesto. Uni-Kilmore DEDJTR - Huynh, J v Murray, Thomas. Dept Eco Dev, Jobs, Trans & Resources Victoria Police - Baker, S (23294) v Kleinitz, Daniel.

Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Reynolds, J (31151)v Elliott, Mark Edward. Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police - Briggs, S (39439) v Ginn, Hayden Joseph. Uni-Broadmeadows Victoria Police - Garbutt, S (33632) v Love, Clinton. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Binns Saxby, M (38713) v Stuart, Luke. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Shortt, T (40203) v Revell, Shayne. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Crossing, J v Swan, Jarratt. Seymour Victoria Police - Thomas, S (40419) v Vearing, Darren.

Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Brown, I (24991) v Campion, Wendy.

Ciu-Yarra Ranges Victoria Police - Ellis, J (40810) v Henare, Aroha. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Cook, K (41646) v Jensen-Solyom, Zaya. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Bolitho, J (29424) v Swan, Jarratt Keith.

Highway Patrol-Fawkner Victoria Police - Baker, S (23294) v Neylon, Michael.

Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Bullock, C (29286) v Shannon, Raymond.

Highway Patrol-Yarra Ranges Victoria Police - Warren, M (41378) v Dodd, Clinton R. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Collihole, G (34853) v Kubat, Jabin Lumir. Clandestine Lab Squad Victoria Police Radenkovic, M (39761) v Draper, Darcy James. DruMill Park Victoria Police - Lock, M (42446) v Hatfield, Nathan John. Uni-Seymour

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Victoria Police - Binns Saxby, M (38713) v Murray, Thomas. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Henry, P (29186) v Swan, Jarratt Keith.

Highway Patrol-Moorabbin Victoria Police - Fidler, T (41595) v Swan, Jarratt. UniSeymour Mitchell Shire Council Minnitt, T v Lenne, Alexis Jane.

Mitchell Shire Council Victoria Police - Newbury, D (22528) v Browne, Lucia.

Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Engel, M (21896) v Momcilovic, Lee. Ciu-Alexandra Community Corrections Centre - Cochrane, S v Fitzell, Keith Harold. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Field, A (34736) v Momcilovic, Lee. Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police - Manton, B (38541) v Ball, Debbie. Operations Response Team Three Victoria Police - Mcfarlane, A (39495) v Scicluna, Daniel.

Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Castano, R (31789) v Stokes, Greame.

Heavy Vehicle Unit Victoria Police - Hopper, G (31106) v Chilcott, Cameron Robert. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Dowell, C (24892) v Grech, Troy Victor.

Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Jackson, A (41009) v Cauldwell, Debbie Leanne. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Konings, D (26750) v Garwood, Samantha Elizabeth. Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Erdeljac, N (40309) v Donson, Tracey. UniMelbourne West Community Corrections Centre - Peacock, T v Wilson, Jason Glen. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Howell, B (41055) v Goggin, Dylan. UniMernda Victoria Police - Mion, C (40159) v Friame, Curtis. UniWallan Community Corrections Centre - Cochrane, S v Brown, Travis. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Malane, J (36750) v Haskell, Jody. UniNagambie Victoria Police - Ellis, J (40810) v Smith, Brock Adam.

Uni-Kilmore Community Corrections Centre - Cochrane, S v Brown, Travis. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Kneebone, Jay. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Harvey, J (31671) v Jones, Daniel Ryder.

Crime Scene ServicesMitchell Community Corrections Centre - Peacock, T v Wilson, Jason Glen. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Ford, Darren. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Vowles, Darren Patrick. Highway PatrolSeymour.

Victoria Police - Crossing, J

(42422) v Ginn, Hayden. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Fidler, T (41595) v Wallace, Dennis.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Watson, A v Jackson, Rhiannon.

Alexandra Victoria Police - Heard, M (34494) v Gutterson, Warren Anthony. Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police - Garbutt, S (33632) v Meagher, Steve. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Andrews, S (31843) v Ismali, Gani. Highway Patrol-Bendigo Community Corrections Centre - Kelly, C v Momcilovic, Lee. Seymour Community Correction Centre Community Corrections Centre - Ridgway, D v Ginn, Hayden Joseph. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Shaw, K (39927) v Murray, Thomas.

Uni-Epping Community Corrections Centre - Peacock, T v Carter, Aaron. Seymour Community Correction Centre Community Corrections Centre - Ridgway, D v Wallace, Denis. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (18457) v Evans, Nicholas Scott. Victoria Police Executive Friday, December 15 Mitchell Shire Council Ward, M v Middlemiss, Breanne. Mitchell Shire Council Mitchell Shire Council Johns, E v Haack, Melissa Amy. Mitchell Shire Council Mitchell Shire Council Minnitt, T v James, Aaron Benjamin. Mitchell Shire Council Victoria Police - Thomas, S (40419) v Dib, Eddie Joseph.

Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Turner, J (34532) v Dib, Eddie Joseph.

Uni-Kilmore Mitchell Shire Council Minnitt, T v Roj Enterprises Pty Ltd. Mitchell Shire Council Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Dib, Eddie Joseph.

Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Rogers, M (40077) v Bethune, Dale Geoffrey. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Warren, M (41378) v Bethune, Dale. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Gleeson, D (22146) v Metzke, Robert.

Socit-Seymour Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Bethune, Dale. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Williams, G (37972) v Dib, Eddie. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Dib, Eddie Joseph.

Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Costa, C (28340) v Walker, Bradley Andrew. Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - Coleman, R (39955) v Rae, Lachlan. UniWallan Mitchell Shire Council Johns, E v Christall, Brian Keith. Mitchell Shire Council Victoria Police - Hamill, I (22768) v Clarke, Beau Alexander. Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Giordan, Louise Therese. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Taylor, Y (36839) v Taylor, Christopher.

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Referendum meetings ■ Sergeant Leatch, a returned wounded soldier, addressed a large meeting in the (Yea) Shire hall on Saturday night in support of Conscription, In the absence of the President of the Shire, who was prevented from being present owing to his having to attend the unveiling of an Honor Board in a distant apart of the shire, Cr A. McLure was voted to the chair, and he appealed for a fair hearing,whether for or against.

The proceedings opened with the singing of God Save our King, after which the chairman tendered an apology for the absence of the president.

Sergeant Leatch, in his opening remarks, said that he had been to the front, having gone there with the First Contingent. He was wounded, and was invalided home, so that he was going to speak on a subject which he knew about. He had heard a whisper that a few eggs would be thrown. The man who threw eggs at a returned soldier was not worthy of the name of a man. If there was a man present who didn't like what he was going to talk about, there was the door,

‘Yes’ posters ■ At the, last meeting of the Shire Council a letter was received from Mr Jas. Hume Cook, on behalf of the Reinforcements Referendum Committee, asking for permission to place "Yes" posters in front of the Shire hall.

Crs McLeish and Shiel moved That this Council will support the request of the Reinforcements Referendum Council, and will do everything it can to help to secure the success of the Referendum.

Cr Coonan: Councillors are elected on a franchise which does not entitle them to express an opinion on questions of this sort.

They are elected to look after the roads in the shire, and so on.

Appeal to women ■ Every "No" vote cast by a woman means a helping hand to Germany, and brings nearer the danger of Prussian dominntion - a domination that cares for the rights of womanhood (sic). Let every woman make good use of her power and record " Yes" on December 20. To vote otherwise is treachsry to King, country, and to her own flesh and blood.

Landlord, tenant ■ That it is not all "beer and skittles" being a landlord was instanced at the local police court (Seymour) on Monday last, when Helena Morley proceeded against Geo. West for unlawful assault, and also for using insultiug words in a public place.

Messrs Chittick, Guild and Breut, J's.P. occupied the Bench, and Mr Minogue appeared for com plainant and Mr Sedgefield for defendant, who pleaded not guilty.

Mr Minogue stated the facts briefly, which were that defendant was a tenant of Mrs Morley's. He made use of insulting words towards her, and broke a bone in her hand through slamming a gate.

Scrubby Creek ■ The Scrubby Creek State School was well filled on Saturday evening 8th inst. when an entertainment, in aid of the local Presbyterian Church funds, was held. The minister (Rev. Douglas Bruce) presided. The proceedings opened with the National Anthem.

The first part of the programme consisted of songs, choruses, recitations, etc., by the school children and visitors, and the second part of moving pictures depicting comedy, tragedy, scenery, and aspects of the worldwide war, which is uppermost in all minds at the present time.

The children were trained by the teacher (Miss Anderson), assisted by Mrs Dalton, and their sweet singing and correct reciting reflected the greatest credit on the care and time devoted by those two ladies to their instruction.

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The Yea Story: Part 28

‘We could be just as loyal for £10’ From The Story of Yea

by Harvey Blanks ■ Cr J.D. Webster, never one to take such things lying dcown,, lay in wait for the nightman on one occasion and drove him off his property at the point of a shotgun.

(Webster then complained to the Council that his pan had not been emptied that week.)

Ordered by the Council to refrain from driving his wago into private property, the contractor asked for an extra 1d per pan per week., claiming that he would have to employ an extra man.

But the Council was quite sympathetic and threatened to call for new tenders. Mr Ellis retired, defeated.

Although largely preoccupied with water supply and sanitation during the years 1886-90, the Council had plenty of other headaches, especially at Molesworth.

The main road to Alexandra which passed through this narrow strip of land between the river and the hills had never been clearly defined, and the actual route was constantly changing as bullock wagons and coaches kept cutting new tracks whenever an existing one became too boggy to be traversed.

Sometimes when this occurred, and the old trackj dried out and appeared to be disued, an adjacent landowner would be tempted to fence it in and add it to his holding, seeking permission to but it on the ground that it was no longer required for public purposes.

In June 1886, Mr Charles Ridd sought to buy one such small piece of land adjoining his property at Molesworth, sitauted at the end of Smith’s cutting on the Alexandra Road.

A neighbour, Mr Owen Martin, organised a petition signed by 22 residents of Molesworth, demanding that the Council refuse Mr Ridd’s application, as the strip of land would be required for travelling stock when the Goulburn was in flood.

Notr to be outdone, Mr Ridd organised his own petition, signed by 24 Molesworth ratepayers, asking the Council not to oppose his application.

However, although he had already fenced off the land in question, the Lands Department refused to sell it to him.

The Council decided to leave matters as they were until the final route of the Alexandra Road and the projected railway extension was settled.

But one year later the main road had deteriorated to such an extent that Mr Ridd had to be asked to cut his fence to provcide a track for bogged vehicles.

Meanwhile, seeing Charles Ridd erect his fence, another Molesworth farmer, Mr R.F. Roberts, decided he woulkd help himself to some public property also, and almost overnight a new fence appeared cutting off the reserve behind the Molesworth Hotel.

This was too much for the Council, which insisted that the reserve be kept open as a camp for travelling stock, and after a few stern letters the fence disappeared as quickly as it had been erected.

Some idea of the bad state of the main road through Molesworth at this period can be gained from the fact that four different people sued the

● Yea Shire spent £15 towards loyal rejoicings for Queen Victoria’s jubilee.

Council for damage to their carts and the Triangle site. Both ratepyares life in Yea continued to thrive. The injuries to the occupants caused and councillors preferred this to the opening of the railway had brought when the vehicles “slid sideways into alternative near the Courthouse, but a spate of travellers, business and the river on the approaches to the unexpected opposition came from private, to the town and in High Street, the two ministers most directly con- Philip McGrath’s Commercial HoMolesworth Bridge”.

At every meeting, the Council cerned, the Ministers for Lands and tel and H.S. Conlan’s Caledonian was harassed by complaints from Public Works.

Hotel were always almost full.

In spite of repeated recommenratepayers of impassable roads, William Oliver’s newly licensed blocked and overflowing drains, col- dations from the Council, a further Commercial Railway Hotel in Stalapsed bridges and washed out cul- plebiscite among ratepayers and two tion Street, strategically located opdeputations, the ministers stood firm. posite the station, did a thriving bar verts.

Eventually the Triangle site was trade with rail travellers, as all trains In High Street itself, the publican of the Caledonian Hotel asked for abandoned, and the Council asked halted at Yea for a 20-minutes rerecompense when storm water from the PMG to erect a new Post Office freshment break. the broken gutters floded out his cel- on the site near the Courthouse.

A Miss Marshall opened her ‘SuIn the winter of 1889, heavy perior Refreshment Rooms’ in High lar and washed the labels from his floods caused grave damage to the Street, where a bed for the night cost stock of bottles.

But the weather could not have already inadequate roads, and scores 9d,the same price as breakfast or been too bad for swimming, as in the of property holders were marooned lucnh, and a pot of tea or coffee and modst of it all two ladies wrote to for weeks on end. a cake or sandwich could be had for So many roads were rendered 6d. A three course dinner cost 1s. complain that some “rude men” had removed a couple of palings from impassable that the Council found it There were two bakeries in the the timber screen at the bathing place necessary to have 100 Danger - town, D. McKay operating from his to spy on them as they undressed and Road Closed Until Further Notice pastrycook’s premises in North signs printed and erected through- Street, and Arnold Hood’s Dunentered the water.

Queen Victoria’s Jubilee took out the Shire. robin Bakery near the Shire Hall.

Asked to draw up a special report place in 1887, and although ecoE.S. Purcell’s new store offered nomic conditions were bad in the on flood damage, the surveyor re- a wide range of quality goods brought colony at the time, the Council de- signed in despair, saying that one up from Melbourne, while J.C. cided to spend £15 on the loyal re- man could not possibly cope iwth the Smith’s Caledonian Store offered task. joicings. not only groceries and stock feed but Drowned stock in the rivers so ladies’ millinery and men’s and boys’ Cr Quinland thought Yea could be just as loyal for £10, leaving polluted the water supply that pump- clothing. ebough for a banquet to mark the turn- ing to the Railways tank had to be Going one better, the Empire ing of the first sod of the Yea to stopped, and bullock teams were Store in High Street soldnot only Mansfield and Alexandra railway; used to drag bucket dredges through clothing and groceries, hardware, High Street to clean silt and mud from fruit and vegetables but also organs but he was overruled.

The town clerk, Melbourne, for- the blocked drains. (although there surely could not have After sending an officer to inspect been a great demand for these). warded a copy of an “Address from the Ladies and Gentlemen of to the damage, the Public Works Confectionery, fruit and vegVictoria to the Queen on her jubi- Department made a special grant of etables, small goods and doft drinks lee”, suggesting that Yea could add £300 for repairs. were sold by C.J. Knights, and by a While many of the roads were still well known Chinese resident who some signatures of its own provided it contributed £15 toward the cost of blocked and bridges still closed be- advertised himself as “Your Dear a marble statue of Her Majesty to be cause their approaches had been Old Friend, Lee Gow”. washed away, the country dried out erected in Melbourne.

While business people in the town But Yea decided to draw up and and an enormous growth of grass were doing reasonably wll, the farmsend a less expensive Address of its followed. ers and graziers in the surrounding Inevitably, in its path an enormous country were experiencing a new own.

On Jubilee Night, June 21, 1887, wave of summer bush fires roared, problem. the Shire Hall was suitably illumi- and many bridges which had esRabbits everywhere in the colony nated by Mr D. Smith at a cost of £7 caped flood damage were destroyed were suddenly reaching plague proin the flames.

10s. portions and the shires along the With its coffers emptied by its Goulburn became particularly The spectacle was much enjoyed by the townspeople, but Mr Smith efforts to cope with emergency re- heavily infested. had to threaten legal action before pairs, the Council ran into trouble According to the late Mr Donald with its bankers, who sternly pointed Drysdale, rabbits first appeared in he collected his money.

With the Government pressing out that the Shire’s overdraft had the Yea Shire about 1880 or 1881, the Council to select a site for new been exceeded and demanded im- when they were detected breeding public buildings, a referendum of mediate action. in water courses opposite Box Hill However, a sympathetic Govern- railway cutting, on Mr James Rice’s ratepayers was held in 1887, and preference was expressed for a block ment followed its special flood grant property at Homewood. which had already been secured in with another £300 for fire damage.

At the time, they were believed Although the Council had severe to have come from a single pair acStation Street, next to the Temperance Hall, and known generally as financial difficulties, commercial cidently dropped in a hutch from a

passing Cobb & Co. coach. Within a few years their progeny had spread along water courses and drains, but were still confined to Mr Rice’s property.

As boys, Donald Drysdale and his brothers occasionally tried to trap rabbits in the area, but James Rice ran the lads off his land, claiming the rabbits as his personal property for his own domestic use.

Soon afterward, encouraged by good seasons, the rabbits multiplied in such numbers that they crossed to Wenbster’s Hill, now known as Mount Charlotte, and from there rapidly spread elsewhere through the Shire.

In the evnt, Yea decided to join forces with Seymour in the appointment of a rabbit inspector and shortly afterward in February 1889, sent Cr Quinlan to Melbourne to ask the Government to proclaim the Shire a rabbit-infested district, thus entitling it to receive a special loan under the Vermin Destruction Act to supply wire netting to landholders.

Two months later, the Council officially applied for a wire netting loan of almost £5000, and a committee was set up to handle applications from farmers.

Some idea of the seriousness of the problem can be gained from the fact that in one eight-week period the Council ordered more than 186 miles of netting, mostly direct from London, at a cost of £22 10s per mile delivered at Port Melbourne.

The netting was sold to farmers at cost on terms, and the Government loan was repaid in instalments.

By 1892, the rabbit plague had become worse, probably because while some landholders erected fences, others would not co-operate.

Due to this obstinacy Yea asked the Government to amend the law so that they might compel offending farmers to fence their properties with netting.

The Council alswo suggested to the Government that “all small boys, dogs, ferrets and foxes- the natural enemies of rabbits - should be encouraged, and all log and brush fences should be destroyed”.

Meanwhile, the Council brought 30 cases of phosphorised wheat from Felton Grimwade in Melbourne and distributed this at cost to farmers willing to lay poison trails.

But it semmed to be a losing battle, for 10 years later the rabbit inspector was reporting that there was scarecly a bridge in ther entire Shire not heavily infested with the pests; while the inspector of nuisances complained that roads everywhere were strewn with rabbit carcases “causing a noxious stench and a grave health hazard”.

Rabbit proof swing gates were erected on the bridges over the Goulburn at Ghin Ghin and Molesworth, but had little effect, as travllers frequently omitted to close them after passing.

In spite of the Shire’s rural troubl;es, the township itself was continuing to advance during the final 10 years of the century.

In 1891, the site which had been set aside as a site for future show yards was permanently reserved a Recreation Ground, and a board of trustees appointed to fence and beautify it. ● To be continued next week in The Local Paper.

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NORTHERN METRO E-GRADE CRICKET SCOREBOARD

SEYMOUR DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION SCOREBOARD

■ Results. Saturday, December 9. Holy Trinity 3rd XI 134 N Fernandes 56 D Raghu 3/21 CT Perin 2/14 J Magriplis 2/28 def by Preston Druids 3rd XI 6/160(cc) SS Nair 70 A Mehra 40. Preston Baseballers 3rd XI 6/89 C Dean 62* P Gibb 4/13 def Bundoora Park 3rd XI 9/87(cc) C Gillett 3/14 C Dean 3/17. Strathewen 2nd XI 162 S Francis 42 P Tharma 40 A Yusuf 2/4 TH Syed 2/11 def by North Brunswick/Rosebank 4th XI 7/214(cc) M Huda 66* A Nawaz 32 R Shakaib 32 F Ahmed 28 R Murugesu 3/29.

Kinglake 59 J Gaffee 25 def by Preston Footballers 2nd XI 5/148(cc) J Edwards 2/15.

■ B-Grade. Eastern Hill 113 B Speechley 40 J Purcell 4/27 J Kidd 2/6 J Ladd 2/19 def by Alexandra 114 J Purcell 37 M Hall 4/16 I Feery 2/16 a hay 2/17 FJ Lewis 2/21. Flowerdale def

by Broadford. Avenel 61 J Nipperess 4/8 C Lovett 2/6 J Marshall 2/7 J Frankel 2/10 def by Puckapunyal 3/62. Pyalong 108 N McDonald 4/39 LJ Zelvys 2/13 A Pearson 2/19 def by Kilmore 8/144(cc) B Buttler 51 B Dawson 28.

Tallarook def Royals. Yea Tigers 9/109(cc) S Van Duinen 5/10 D McLarty 2/30 def by Seymour 6/111 B Gordon 30* J Christie 5/25.

■ C-Grade. Puckapunyal Wanderers 5/160(cc) AAllen 54 J Potts 37 def Kilmore 122 J Potts 3/ 21 AAllen 3/24 d chegwidden 2/7. Puckapunyal Nomads: Bye. Eastern Hill 9/124(cc) DJ Clarke 36 DP Earl 25 T Bradshaw 2/8 M Bradshaw 2/ 12 J Jones 2/34 def by Broadford Black 6/125 C Stute 44 DJ Saunders 31 H Szczykulski 6/28.

Broadford Red 8/83 B Thomas 37 S Villinger 3/ 16 DM Shepherd 2/13 def Nagambie 77 J Kidman 3/35 M Gleeson 2/9 JL Martin 2/13 J Hall 2/17. Seymour Gold def by Pyalong.

Alexandra 1/77 M Coombs 50 def Seymour Maroon 70 J Southam 3/8 PA Brooks 2/11 J Hamill 2/15.

■ Under 16. Kilmore: Bye. Broadford v Eastern Hill. Yea Tigers 62 E Russell 2/5 BT Christie 2/7 J Southam 2/12def by Alexandra 5/165(cc) J Lerch-Mackinnon 50* J Bourke 48.

■ Under 14. Kilmore: Bye. Eastern Hill v Nagambie. Avenel 28 R Mortlock 2/0 J Jones 2/ 1 B Stray 2/3 def by Broadford 7/72.

KINGLAKE CRICKET CLUB REPORT

■ Round 8 for the NMCA was shortened from a two day game to a 35/35 limited over game after the extreme inclement weather forced the league to cancel all games the previous week.

Kinglake hosted Preston Footballers 2nd XI last Saturday.

Kinglake's Captain Jason Gaffee won the toss and invited Preston to bat first. At the end of the allotted 35 overs they gave Kinglake a target of 148 whilst losing 5 wickets.

Kinglake used seven bowlers, three of whom took one wicket each and one bowler, James Edwards, took two. Kinglake's bowlers' figures were as follows- James Gibbs 7-0-15-1, Declan Walters 3-0-28-0, Jason Gaffee 6-0-22-0, Edward O'Hara 7-0-21-1, James Edwards 6-0-152, Lachlan Martin 2-0-14-0 and Tim Stonehouse 4-0-23-1.

Came Kinglake's turn to bat, after a sumptuous afternoon tea enjoyed by all, there seemed to be the usual parade of youth and seniority from the Kinglake lineup.

Openers Alex Hybinett (3 from 20 balls in 21 minutes) and Jason Gaffee (20*) had a partnership of 27 runs before Alex was caught and bowled.

James Edwards then joined Jason at the crease for a partnership of 16 runs in 20 minutes before James was caught for 10. Jason was the next to go having been caught in a spectacular bootlace catch by Bogeman from the bowling of Perera for 25 having batted for 61 minutes and facing 37 balls.

There then was a steady progression of batsmen who tried hard but could not handle the accurate line and length provided by Preston Footballers.

Edward O'Hara went for 0 being judged LBW, Tim Stonehouse was caught behind for 2, Ken Aitken played the ball onto his stumps for 0, Declan Walters ran himself out for 2, Lachlan Martin was bowled for 2, and Keith Martin remained not out 0. James Gibbs was deemed absent out as he had to leave the game early and did not bat.

We were privileged to have two umpires for our game in Tony Galea and Yucen Kang. Tony remarked at the end of the game he had so much trouble concentrating on the game because of the ribaldry and comic remarks from the Kinglake players, sledging their own players, that he was constantly in almost fits of laughter.

He said it was the first time in all his long experience of umpiring that he has never heard a team who did not offer one negative comment to the opposition but teased their own team mates, all of which was said and taken in fine good humour. It was played in the true spirit of cricket.

- Bruce Stonehouse

SEYMOUR DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION SCOREBOARD ■ A-Grade. Kilmore v Avenel 8/307(cc) J Lowe 4/48 J Buttler 2/49. Nagambie 2/10 v Tallarook 8/242(dec) J Smith-Williams 132* L Irving 41 B Biggs 3/59. Broadford 119 A Wood 39 A McSpeerin 4/16 A Chisholm 3/33 v Yea Tigers 3/69 M Lockhart 30* C Berry 2/18.

YEA TIGERS CRICKET A-GRADE REPORT

■ Saturday saw Yea travel to Broadford for the first day of a two day match, in what is a top of the table clash.

Broadford won the toss and elected to bat first, but it was Yea who had the perfect start, with Brad Clements taking a wicket first ball of the game.

Yea continued to strike regularly thanks some exceptional bowling by all members of the attack, reducing Broadford to 9/85.

After a fightback by the 10th wicket partnership for Broadford they were eventually dismissed for 119.

Aiden McSpeerin finished as the pick of the bowlers, claiming 4/16. Yea got off to a shaky start to their chase, losing their first two wickets for 19.

However a 39 run stand between Ben Tarran(17) and Matt Lockhart(30n.o) steadied the ship and put Yea into a position of ascendancy.

Yea lost Tarran in the second last over before stumps, however they will resume next week at 3/69, in a strong position to push for a victory week, which would see Yea head into the Christmas break on top of the ladder.

■ On Sunday Yea hosted Broadford for the chance to win the first piece of A-Grade silverware for the season in the one day final.

Broadford won the toss and elected to bat.

Lachie Beattie made an early breakthrough for the Tigers, claiming wicket in the second over.

After a steadying second wicket partnership Yea had a purple patch claiming 5 wickets in quick succession to have Broadford 6/85.

However some strong lower order batting pulled the batting side up to a strong score of 157 at the closure of their innings.

Beattie finished as the best of the bowlers, with figures of 3/31.

Yea's chase in truth never really got off the ground, losing regular wickets and none of the top or middle order being able to contribute any scores of real substance. The only saving grace for Yea was a late partnership of 35 from Dan O'Dwyer(25) and Ben Broadway(22n.o). However the Tigers were never really in the hunt being bowled out for 105, handing Broadford the one day title in a deserved win as the better side on day.

- Andrew Chisholm

SEYMOUR DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION SCOREBOARD YEA TIGERS CRICKET B-GRADE REPORT

■ B-Grade this week played a impressive Seymour side. Yea won the toss and elected to bat and started well.

Ash Cook and Michael Waghorn put on 50 for the first stand but when ash fell just bridge drinks things started to change.

Yea had some late hit tiring from John Turvey and Brad Watts and finished the innings on 109.

Jack Christie made the ball talk for Yea and was the only reason the Tigers looked it the game at drinks taking five wickets. But it was and impressive Seymour side that got the job done.

Yea next weekend take on Alexandra at home.

- Andrew Chisholm

YEA GOLF CLUB REPORT ■ Saturday saw 11 men venture out onto Royal Yea GC playing a different layout than usual.

Because of the race club setting up for the races on Sunday, the first nine was played twice with the fourth becoming a par 3 to give the course 4 par 3’s for the day.

Winner with 40 Stableford Points was Kevin Coghlan(19) with Jeff Aurisch(17) second with 39 points. Third was Alan Pell(9) with 36 and he also was NTP on the fourth. Bruce Kindred won the Club Award from Greg Clements on CB. Chooklotto Grand draw was conducted also on Saturday with Jeff Aurisch winning both 1st and 2nd prizes. ($50) and third was Rick Wills ($10).

DIAMOND VALLEY CRICKET ASSOCIATION SCOREBOARD ■ Barclay Shield. Riverside 6/176(cc) CM Salm 51 S Money 37 S Gibbs 31 MJ Stanley 3/ 30 def Lower Eltham 8/81(cc) A Villani 3/15.

Montmorency 8/123(cc) M O'Brien 58 L Campitelli 2/12 MJ Hansen 2/19 JA Ramsey 2/ 24 def Diamond Creek 108 J Benney 47 TK Groom 3/11 R Shaman 2/7 N Weerakkody 2/16 SJ Noble 2/42. Epping 8/131(cc) A Bennett 44* A Amos 41 J Lever 26 H Almatrah 2/13 M Macaulay 2/13 def by Rosanna 7/132 S Dunbar 27 M Paolini 27* N Carlton 26 J Kulikowski 4/ 28. Macleod 8/140(cc) R Wise 63 N Caracella 3/25 J Kaminski 2/19 def by Bundoora 1/142 SS Taggar 87* A Sing 25. Old Paradians 90 LS Anderson 3/28 CJ O'Leary 2/5 BA Horkings 2/ 20 def byNorth Eltham Wanderers 5/172(cc) R Carr 73 UW Hewa Wellalage 2/14.

■ Money Shield. Lower Plenty 2/195 J Henkel 91* NJ Gardiner 49* DS Wijemanna 30 def Lalor Stars 8/187(cc) S Kemp 76 J Steele 59 DS Wijemanna 2/26 NM Rowe 2/34. Plenty Power 7/164(cc) JA Sacchetta 35 S Keane 32* C Gogerly 3/19 P Hannah 2/34 def Heidelberg 152 P Cashen 49 B Nihill 38 M Johnson 3/35 G Zull 2/21 C Barclay 2/27 J Gavin 2/29. Research Eltham Collegians 4/108 P Cusma 42* T Burton 26 SC Barnett 2/29 def Bundoora United 104 C Blewett 3/9 B Timewell 3/11 S Mitchell 2/21. Mernda 6/125 JJ Nixon 59 D Earp 27* L Wilson 3/23 M Hogg 2/24 def Eltham 9/124(cc) N Chrimes 28 JJ Nixon 3/15 MK McAuley 2/11 D Earp 2/27. Mill Park 104 AC McLaughlin 48 SR Place 5/19 NP Murray 2/15 OA McGillion 2/ 25 def byBanyule 7/152(cc) BL O'Connor 49 J Samad 44 AJ Mills 3/38 LC Stewart 2/19.

■ Mash Shield. South Morang 103 A Sood 3/ 18 N Fellows 2/12 L Fellows 2/25 def by Thomastown 106. Hurstbridge 5/181(cc) TA Simpson 85 S Wijesiri 60 JD Deans-Draper 2/ 19 L Richardson 2/35 def Laurimar Cricket Club 138 PA Deveny 53 J Zerella 35 AJ

DIAMOND VALLEY CRICKET ASSOCIATION SCOREBOARD

34. Thomastown United 9/118 RS Dosanjh 46 R Ford 3/12 J Mill 2/15 def Panton Hill 9/117(cc) M Selleck 27 J Ascenzo 2/18 RG Patterson 2/ 20 R Liyanage 2/21. Whittlesea 9/152(cc) J Eid 33 PD Ukwatta Liyagane 26 T Wellington 5/20 def by Greensborough 7/198(cc) M Lower 49 M Crawford 39* D Cunningham 30 RS Mendis 2/15 BAAvola 2/31 ■ B-Grade. Diamond Creek 69 L Morgan 3/8 C Gedge 2/11 B Lewis 2/21 def by Riverside 0/71 N Bragg 43*. Bundoora 9/148 D Fisher 46 J Eley 28 C Wills 27* R Siede 4/24 D Compton 3/24 def Montmorency 8/147(cc) B Symons 40 AJ White 2/25. Bundoora United 149 G Flack 42 WP Gelling 34 W Brennan 29 T McKinlay 5/27 S Tarlok 2/16 J Hicks 2/29 def by Macleod 6/150 D Love 37 D Bosso 37 M Bosso 33* M Zealley 2/19 G Flack 2/23. Mernda 8/147(cc) C Perrin 38 SJ Solyom 26 G Stevanov 3/6 S Fitzpatrick 3/47 def Epping 118 M Murphy 38* C Simmonds 3/22 A Greenough 2/21 RJ Pratt 2/ 36.

■ C-Grade. Eltham 9/130(cc) B O'Loughlin 42 CP Muir 4/26 T Zamparo 2/25 def Old Paradians 108 MJ Cheung 25 R White 4/13 C Snooks 3/28 B McEntee 2/13. Lower Eltham 5/51(cc) MA Hayse 2/2 def by Lalor Stars 4/165(cc) A Manoilovski 72 A Hipkiss 35 W Dow 33 R McKinnon 2/30. Rosanna 8/134(cc) N Horsford 56 C Lyall 2/16 J Lambert 2/25 NW Crosland 2/ 25 def North Eltham Wanderers 106 R O'Donnell 35 L McGregor 3/11 J Wolczko 2/15 A Khanna 2/23. Heidelberg 6/92(cc) J Gedye 35* G Khatra 2/2 def Mill Park 88 A Culpin 31 L Biggs 4/12 C Kostakis 2/12 W Chapman 2/19.

■ D-Grade. Riverside 9/100 SN Ali 3/16 C Cotsopoulos 3/18 SJ Veal 2/3 def Lower Plenty 96 BM Rowe 27 D Juchnevicius 3/16.

Thomastown United 121 L Juricic 33 G Noonan 5/10 M Ward 2/14 def by Hurstbridge 162 B Fennell 71 MW Taylor 26 T O'Rourke 4/16 T Jones 3/23 P Moore 2/36. Greensborough 8/ 118(cc) D Patullo 38 S Eda 4/12 def by Research Eltham Collegians 6/119(dec) M Gilbert 34 SR Velagala 30* E Zumbo 27 N Hewage 3/ 12 R Delaney 2/26. Banyule 8/104 KA Ziedaitis 3/18 J Burge 2/14 def Plenty Power 8/103(cc) LJ Smith 31 CM Ataryniw 2/12 JK Aleksandrov 2/18 DA Campbell 2/21.

■ E-Grade. North Eltham Wanderers 8/125(cc) AM Stacey 43 AL Davies 3/16 def Mernda 112 R DeAlwis 40 P Gill 30 C Mackay 4/23 T Centorino 3/14. Panton Hill 7/75(cc) J Ramsay 2/8 A Nolan 2/9 def by Riverside 2/81 N Ellks 36* CD Drake 29 J Harding 2/21. Thomastown 9/84 J Cugnetto 35 def by South Morang 9/ 124(cc) S Taqvi 3/26 Y Raj 2/9. Laurimar Cricket Club 1/36 A Macchion 29 def M o n t morency 34 SM Toull 8/11 ■ Under 18. Banyule/Heidelberg: Bye. Eltham 94 JC Kammerhofer 28 R Lee 3/6 MA Hayse 2/20 v Lalor Stars. Lower Eltham 5/196(cc) Z Macciocca 61 K Whitcher 35 AAndrews 29* J Isherwood 2/20 v South Morang. Research Eltham Collegians v North Eltham Wanderers 7/137(cc) R O'Donnell 39* C Ewings 25 B Timewell 4/23.

■ Under 16 Blue. Riverside Cricket Club v Diamond Creek 5/163(cc) W Brennan 67 JT Watson 39 R Gleeson 2/12. Montmorency v Mernda 7/132(cc) J Ladiges-Tucker 58 JH Andrew 3/14 A Crick 2/11. Hurstbridge v Lower Eltham 8/132 J Clark 33 B Karakaltchev 2/11 R Holzer 2/23. Banyule Cricket Club 7/147(cc) JD Bowler 26 J Beattie 2/11 v Research Eltham Collegians.

■ Under 16 Teal. Epping Cricket Club 0/5(cc) v Montmorency 85 E Kunelius 5/7 Y Gurbaz 2/ 9 A Afridi 2/15. Lalor Stars Cricket Club v Laurimar Cricket Club 6/121(cc) N Welsh 48* .

Rosanna Cricket Club 2/28 v Lower Plenty 26 JD Gravell 4/2 N Prince 3/4 ■ Under 14 Blue. Riverside v Panton Hill 8/ 169(cc) R Hogg 62* S Tung 60 W Buckingham 3/17 W Mills 2/20. Research Eltham Collegians v Banyule 8/96(cc) N Hargreaves 3/2. Mill Park Cricket Club v Montmorency. Whittlesea Cricket Club 2/185(cc) MR Russell 71* R Gaylard 58

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Vic. Drama League Winners’ list

Smart field contests the Villiers ■ A good field of middle distances horses will compete in the rich Villiers Stakes in Sydney on Saturday (Dec. 16).

Bookmakers have installed the smart galloper, Interlocutor, from the Godolphin camp as the favourite being quoted at around $4.50 in early betting.

The lightly raced four year-old Interlocutor has loads of ability and his rider, Tye Angland, says he is one of the best gallopers going around, not only in New South Wales, but in Australia.

He has started eight times with five dashing wins and two seconds, with only one unlucky placing.

Prepared by young trainer, James Cummings, the grandson of the late and great Bart Cummings, also has a big opinion of the strong strider and feels he is one to beat in the Villiers.

On the second line of betting is the Irish import, Mister Sea Wolf, who ran a very good second at his previous start behind Testashadow, who won the Festival Stakes over 1500 metres at Rosehill.

Mister Sea Wolf is prepared by top trainer, Chris Waller, who has a high opinion of the strong looking type, who has won six of his 23 starts with five minor placings.

His second behind Testashadow was his first in Australia, and after promising work on the track is definitely one to watch.

Behind him in the markets is the good type, Sedanza, a Sebring galloper, prepared by Gai Waterhouse and Andrew Bott.

The four-year-old mare, has had 11 starts for five wins, and on her day is always a strong chance At present she is being quoted at around $7.50 and not without a chance.

I know Gai is always spruiking her horses, but she has a high opinion of her.

An interesting entrant is former New Zealander, Crack Me Up, now with top Queensland trainer, Liam Birchley.

Crack Me Up, is lightly raced having only had 18 times for a four-year-old has won four with nine placings, and Liam has been impressed in what the horse has shown him so far.

He won the Sunshine Guineas in good style.

New Zealanders have a good record on Australian tracks and good judges have the peepers on Crack Me Up as possibly the one to beat in the classic.

The Sydney horse ,Testashadow, prepared

by Gary Portelli, one of New South Wales top mentors has a high opinion of him especially after his good win in the Festival Stakes over 1500 metres at Rosehill.

The six-year old, has won eight of his 37 starts with 11 minor places.

His win in the Festival Stakes was his second run after a spell, and will be better for the run.

On the next line is the eight-year old, Red Excitement, who has 50 starts for 13 wins, five seconds and six thirds.

On his day he can pull out a good run as proven, especially when he made the wonder mare, Winx, work hard to catch him, in the last few strides.

On form I am sticking with the favourite, Interlocutor, who has the form on the board.

● Nomothaj (rails) wins the Marybyrnong Plate. Racing Photos Flemington. Among the other youngsters in early markets is the Snowden team trained, Bondi, who finished a good second to Performer in the Breeder's Plate.

Ted Ryan

Cimbing Everest ■ Australia's current best sprinter, Redzel, will have another crack at winning the rich Everest classic in Sydney again next year.

Redzel has been installed as favourite for the rich classic worth over $ 5 million to the winner.

He won the inaugural Everest and took out the Darley Classic over the Melbourne Cup Carnival in great style.

The showy Chestnut, racing in the dominant red silks has taken all before him in recent times, having won his past six starts.

Prepared in Sydney by Peter and Paul Snowden, Redzel this time in has shown he has added more stamina to his runs and should be hard to beat again.

Redzel has been quoted at around $8 for the Everest which is 10 months away.

Redzel has also been nominated for another rich plum, the T.J.Smith Classic, and will clash with the evergreen former world number one sprinter, the Grey flash, Chautauqua.

Chautauqua, equal favourite ,is aiming to make it four straight T.J.Smith Classics.

Another interesting runner could be the South Australia mare, Viddora, who won the Winter-bottom feature in Perth.

Then there is the up and comers who will come on the scene a little later in the piece.

- Ted Ryan

Magic Millions ■ Bookies have framed an early market for the rich Magic Millions Two-Year-old race to be run on the Gold Coast on January 13.

They have made the early favourite the winner of the Breeder's Plate in Sydney back in September.

The two-year-old with the nod is the Chris Waller trained Performer, who is being quoted at the good each odds of $8.

Another up top in the early markets is Jonker,

by Queensland sire, Spirit of Boom, a winner in good style in Newcastle.

The Hayes-Dabernig combination, have nominated their two fillIes, Qafila, a winner at Caulfield and a second at Flemington and Nomothaj, by leading sire, Snitzel, who won at

● Qafila takes out the Debutante Styakes at Caulfield. Racing Photos

■ The 2017 Victorian Drama League Awards presentation evening was a sparkling affair held at Merrimu Receptions in Murrumbeena to recognise excellence in various areas of non-musical theatre in Victoria.

Thanks to VDL Secretary Alison CampbellRate for kindly forwarding these results: Best Set Design, Comedy or Drama: Kerry Drumm (Gold) Vincent in Brixton, Williamstown Little Theatre. Mike Pullar (Silver). Caravan, MOaRTZ Best Lighting Design, Comedy or Drama Emma Fox (Gold). It’s a Wonderful Life, Eltham Little Theatre. Michael Brasser (Silver). Outside Mullingar, Mordialloc Theatre Company Best Sound Design, Comedy or Drama: Andrea Cole (Gold) It’s a Wonderful Life, Eltham Little Theatre. Patrick Slee (Silver) Madagascar, Essendon Theatre Company Best Costume Design, Comedy or Drama Tony Tartaro (Gold), Vincent in Brixton, Williamstown Little Theatre. Calypso Spendlove (Silver), It’s a Wonderful Life.

Eltham Little Theatre Best Properties Design, Comedy or Drama: Barbara Hughes and Maria Haughey (Gold) Vincent in Brixton, Williamstown Little Theatre. Phil Holmes (Silver), It’s A Wonderful Life, Eltham Little Theatre.

Best Actress in a Minor Role, Comedy or Drama. Amelia Hunter as multiple characters, The Laramie Project, The Hartwell Players.

Best Actor in a Minor Role, Comedy or Drama: Samuel Barson as Billy Bibbit, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Comedy: Laura Muranty as various, The Vagina Monologues, Foster Arts Music and Drama Association Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Drama: Stephanie Tantau as Honey, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Comedy: Eric Heyes as Anthony Reilly, Outside Mullingar, Mordialloc Theatre Company Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Drama: Jacob Machin as Little Charles Aiken August: Osage County, Beaumaris Theatre Inc. Best Actress in a Comedy: Melanie Rowe as Rosemary Muldoon, Outside Mullingar, Mordialloc Theatre Company Best Actress in a Drama: Julie Arnold as Martha, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group Best Actor in a Comedy. Keith Hutton as Albert Steptoe, Steptoe and Son, The 1812 Theatre Best Actor in a Drama: Tim Constantine as Freddie Filmore, It’s a Wonderful Life, Eltham Little Theatre Best Director of a Comedy: Helen Ellis, Outside Mullingar, Mordialloc Theatre Company Best Director of a Drama: Terese Maurici-Ryan, It’s a Wonderful Life, Eltham Little Theatre Best Production of a Comedy. Outside Mullingar, Mordialloc Theatre Company Best Production of a Drama: It’s a Wonderful Life, Eltham Little Theatre.

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Local Sport

Northern Football-Netball 2018 fixture Division 1

■ Round 1. Friday, April 13. Northcote Park v Bundoora. Saturday, April 14. Greensborough v Montmorency. Hurstbridge v West Preston-Lakeside. North Heidelberg v Macleod. Whittlesea v Heidelberg.

■ Round 2. Saturday, April 21.

Bundoora v Greensborough.

Macleod v Whittlesea. Northcote Park v Hurstbridge. West PrestonLakeside v Heidelberg. Montmorency v North Heidelberg.

■ Round 3. Saturday, April 28.

Heidelberg v Greensborough. Hurstbridge v Macleod. North Heidelberg v West Preston-Lakeside. Whittlesea v Northcote Park. Montmorency v Bundoora.

■ Round 4. Saturday, May 5.

Bundoora v Heidelberg. Greensborough v North Heidelberg. Macleod v Montmorency. Northcote Park v West Preston-Lakeside. Whittlesea v Hurstbridge.

■ Round 5. Saturday, May 12.

Greensborough v Whittlesea. Heidelberg v Hurstbridge. North Heidelberg v Bundoora. Northcote Park v Macleod. West Preston-Lakeside v Montmorency.

■ Senior Representative Bye. Saturday, May 19.

■ Round 6. Saturday, May 26.

Heidelberg v Whittlesea. Hurstbridge v North Heidelberg. Macleod v Greensborough. Montmorency v Northcote Park. West PrestonLakeside v Bundoora.

■ Round 7. Saturday, June 2.

Bundoora v Macleod. Greensborough v West Preston-Lakeside.

Hurstbridge v Northcote Park. North Heidelberg v Heidelberg. Whittlesea v Montmorency.

■ Queen’s Birthday Weekend.

Saturday, June 9.

■ Round 8. Saturday, June 9.

Macleod v North Heidelberg. Saturday, June 16. Heidelberg v West Preston-Lakeside. Montmorency v Hurstbridge. Northcote Park v Greensborough. Whittlesea v Bundoora.

■ Round 9. Saturday, June 23.

Bundoora v Montmorency. Greensborough v Hurstbridge. North Heidelberg v Whittlesea. Northcote Park v Heidelberg. West PrestonLakeside v Macleod.

■ Round 10. Saturday, June 30.

Heidelberg v Macleod. Hurstbridge v Bundoora. Montmorency v Greensborough. North Heidelberg v Northcote Park. Whittlesea v West Preston-Lakeside.

■ Round 11. Saturday, July 7.

Bundoora v Northcote Park. Macleod v Hurstbridge. Montmorency v Heidelberg. West Preston-Lakeside v North Heidelberg. Whittlesea v Greensborough.

■ Round 12. Saturday, July 14.

Bundoora v West Preston-Lakeside.

Greensborough v Macleod. Hurstbridge v Heidelberg. North Heidelberg v Montmorency. Northcote Park v Whittlesea.

■ Round 13. Saturday, July 21.

Greensborough v Northcote Park.

Heidelberg v North Heidelberg.

Macleod v Bundoora. Montmorency v Whittlesea. West Preston-Lakeside v Hurstbridge.

■ Round 14. Saturday, July 28.

Heidelberg v Bundoora. Hurstbridge v Greensborough. Macleod v West Preston-Lakeside. Northcote Park v Montmorency. Whittlesea v North Heidelberg.

■ Round 15. Saturday, August 4.

● The Northern Football Netball League has released the 2018 fixtures for its senior men’s competitions.

The first ball will be bounced on Friday, March 30, when Eltham hosts Diamond Creek at Eltham Central Park in a Good Friday blockbuster.

There will be a standalone opening round in Division 3 the following weekend, with four matches to be played on Saturday, April 7.

Panton Hill marks its return to third division when it hosts Mernda at Cracknell Reserve, while 2017 runner-up South Morang starts its campaign with a trip to Kilmore.

Elsewhere, St Mary’s hosts Heidelberg West at Whatmough Park, while Reservoir and Epping meet at Crispe Park. Laurimar has a bye in Round 1.

The Meadows Greyhounds Division 1 season starts with a Friday night clash between Northcote Park and reigning premier Bundoora at Bill Lawry Oval on Friday, April 13.

The remaining four matches of the opening round will be played on Saturday, April 14.

North Heidelberg will unfurl its 2017 Division 2 premiership flag when it hosts Macleod at Shelley Reserve, while Greensborough and Montmorency meet in a huge clash at War Memorial Park.

Ben Frilay Oval and Whittlesea ShowBundoora v Whittlesea. Greensborough v Heidelberg. Montmorency v Macleod. North Heidelberg v Hurstbridge. West Preston-Lakeside v Northcote Park.

■ Round 16. Saturday, August 11.

Bundoora v Hurstbridge. Heidelberg v Northcote Park. Montmorency v West Preston-Lakeside. North Heidelberg v Greensborough. Whittlesea v Macleod.

■ Round 17. Saturday, August 18.

Greensborough v Bundoora. Hurstbridge v Montmorency. Macleod v Heidelberg. Northcote Park v North Heidelberg. West Preston-Lakeside v Whittlesea.

■ Round 18. Saturday, August 25.

Bundoora v North Heidelberg. Heidelberg v Montmorency. Hurstbridge v Whittlesea. Macleod v Northcote Park. West Preston-Lakeside v Greensborough.

■ Elimination and Qualifying Finals. Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2.

■ 1st and 2nd Semi-Finals. Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9.

■ Preliminary Final. Sunday, September 16.

■ Grand Final. Saturday, September 22.

Division 2

■ Round 1. Friday, March 30 (Good Friday, 2.10pm). Eltham v Diamond Creek.Saturday, April 14.

Banyule v Watsonia. Diamond Creek v Fitzroy Stars. Eltham v Lalor. Lower Plenty v Thomastown.

■ Round 2. Saturday, April 21.

Banyule v Eltham. Thomastown v Fitzroy Stars. Watsonia v Lower Plenty. Lalor v Diamond Creek.

grounds will also host games in Round 1, with Hurstbridge at home to West PrestonLakeside, while Whittlesea hosts Heidelberg.

Four matches are also scheduled in Division 2 on Saturday, April 14, with Eltham and Diamond Creek scheduled for two games in the opening round. The two clubs will have a bye in Round 13 as a result of their Good Friday fixture.

Banyule’s first step into second division commences at home, with the Bears to host Watsonia at R.J. Brockwell Oval.

Eltham is again at home when it hosts Lalor, while Diamond Creek and Fitzroy Stars lock horns at Coventry Oval. Meanwhile, Lower Plenty and Thomastown meet in a clash of the Bears at Montmorency Park South Oval.

All three senior men’s competitions will have a bye on Saturday May 19 to coincide with the 2018 AFL Victoria Community Championships – where the NFNL will take on the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League.

Two matches have been scheduled over the Queen’s Birthday weekend, with Macleod to host North Heidelberg at De Winton Park on Saturday June 9, while Heidelberg West and St Mary’s meet at Heidelberg Park on the same day.

- Northern Football-Netball League

■ Round 3. Saturday, April 28.

Diamond Creek v Watsonia. Eltham v Thomastown. Fitzroy Stars v Lower Plenty. Lalor v Banyule.

■ Round 4. Saturday, May 5.

Banyule v Thomastown. Fitzroy Stars v Lalor. Lower Plenty v Diamond Creek. Watsonia v Eltham.

■ Round 5. Saturday, May 12.

Eltham v Fitzroy Stars. Lower Plenty v Lalor. Thomastown v Diamond Creek. Watsonia v Banyule.

■ Senior Representative Bye. Saturday, May 19.

■ Round 6. Saturday, May 26.

Banyule v Lower Plenty. Diamond Creek v Eltham. Fitzroy Stars v Thomastown. Lalor v Watsonia.

■ Round 7. Saturday, June 2.

Banyule v Lalor. Lower Plenty v Fitzroy Stars. Thomastown v Eltham. Watsonia v Diamond Creek.

■ Queen’s Birthday Weekend.

Saturday, June 9.

■ Round 8. Saturday, June 16.

Diamond Creek v Banyule. Eltham v Lower Plenty. Lalor v Fitzroy Stars. Watsonia v Thomastown.

■ Round 9. Saturday, June 23.

Eltham v Watsonia. Fitzroy Stars v Banyule. Lower Plenty v Diamond Creek. Thomastown v Lalor.

■ Round 10. Saturday, June 30.

Banyule v Eltham. Diamond Creek v Thomastown. Fitzroy Stars v Watsonia. Lalor v Lower Plenty.

■ Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Diamond Creek v Lalor. Eltham v Fitzroy Stars. Thomastown v Banyule.

Watsonia v Lower Plenty.

■ Round 12. Saturday, July 14.

Banyule v Diamond Creek. Fitzroy Stars v Thomastown. Lalor v Watsonia. Lower Plenty v Eltham.

■ Round 13. Saturday, July 21.

Fitzroy Stars v Lower Plenty.

Thomastown v Lalor. Watsonia v Banyule.

■ Round 14. Saturday, July 28.

Diamond Creek v Watsonia. Eltham v Thomastown. Lalor v Fitzroy Stars. Lower Plenty v Banyule.

■ Round 15. Saturday, August 4.

Banyule v Lalor. Diamond Creek v Lower Plenty. Fitzroy Stars v Eltham. Thomastown v Watsonia.

■ Round 16. Saturday, August 11.

Eltham v Banyule. Fitzroy Stars v Diamond Creek, Thomastown v Lower Plenty. Watsonia v Lalor.

■ Round 17. Saturday, August 18.

Banyule v Fitzroy Stars. Diamond Creek v Eltham. Lalor v Thomastown. Lower Plenty v Watsonia.

■ Round 18. Saturday, August 25.

Lalor v Eltham. Lower Plenty v Banyule. Thomastown v Diamond Creek. Wastonia v Fitzroy Stars.

■ 1st and 2nd Semi-Finals. Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2.

■ Preliminary Final. Saturday, September 8.

■ Grand Final. Saturday, September 15.

Division 3

■ Round 1. Saturday, April 7.

Kilmore v South Morang. Panton Hill v Mernda. Reservoir v Epping. St Mary’s v Heidelberg West.

Laurimar: Bye. ■ Round 2. Saturday, April 14.

Epping v St Mary’s. Kilmore v Reservoir. Laurimar v Panton Hill. South Morang v Mernda. Heidelberg West: Bye. ■ Round 3. Saturday, April 21.

Mernda v Laurimar. Panton Hill v

Heidelberg West. St Mary’s v Kilmore. South Morang v Epping.

Reservoir: Bye. ■ Round 4. Saturday, April 28.

Epping v Kilmore. Heidelberg West v Mernda. Laurimar v St Mary’s.

Reservoir v South Morang. Panton Hill: Bye. ■ Round 5. Saturday, May 5.

Heidelberg West v Reservoir.

Kilmore v Laurimar. Mernda v Epping. Panton Hill v St Mary’s.

South Morang: Bye. ■ Round 6. Saturday, May 12.

Epping v Panton Hill. Reservoir v Laurimar. St Mary’s v Mernda.

South Morang v Heidelberg West.

Kilmore: Bye. ■ Senior Representative Bye. Saturday, May 19.

■ Round 7. Saturday, May 26.

Kilmore v Heidelberg West.

Laurimar v Epping. Mernda v Reservoir. South Morang v Panton Hill.

St Mary’s: Bye. ■ Round 8. Saturday, June 2.

Epping v South Morang. Heidelberg West v Laurimar. Panton Hill v Kilmore. St Mary’s v Reservoir.

Mernda: Bye. ■ Queen’s Birthday Weekend.

Saturday, June 9.

■ Round 9. Saturday, June 9.

Heidelberg West v St Mary’s. Saturday, June 16. Kilmore v Mernda.

Laurimar v South Morang. Reservoir v Panton Hill. Epping: Bye. ■ Round 10. Saturday, June 23.

Mernda v Heidelberg West. Panton Hill v Laurimar. St Mary’s v Epping.

South Morang v Kilmore. Reservoir: Bye. ■ Round 11. Saturday, June 30.

Epping v Heidelberg West. Laurimar v Mernda. Reservoir v Kilmore.

South Morang v St Mary’s. Panton Hill: Bye. ■ Round 12. Saturday, July 7.

Epping v Reservoir. Heidelberg West v Panton Hill. Kilmore v St Mary’s.

Mernda v South Morang. Laurimar: Bye. ■ Round 13. Saturday, July 14.

Heidelberg West v Kilmore. Panton Hill v South Morang. Reservoir v Mernda. Sty Mary’s v Laurimar.

Epping: Bye. ■ Round 14. Saturday, July 21.

Kilmore v Epping. Laurimar v Heidelberg West. St Mary’s v Panton Hill. South Morang v Reservoir.

Mernda: Bye. ■ Round 15. Saturday, July 28.

Mernda v Kilmore. Panton Hill v Epping. Reservoir v St Mary’s. South Morang v Laurimar. Heidelberg West: Bye. ■ Round 16. Saturday, August 4.

Epping v Mernda. Heidelberg West v South Morang. Laurimar v Kilmore. Panton Hill v Reservoir. St Mary’s: Bye. ■ Round 17. Saturday, August 11.

Epping v Laurimar. Kilmore v Panton Hill. Mernda v St Mary’s.

Reservoir v Heidelberg West. South Morang: Bye. ■ Round 18. Saturday, August 18.

Heidelberg West v Epping. Laurimar v Reservoir. Mernda v Panton Hill.

St Mary’s v South Morang. Kilmore: Bye. ■ 1st and 2nd Semi-Finals. Saturday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26.

■ Preliminary Final. Saturday, September 1.

■ Grand Final. Saturday, September 8.

■ Fixtures for the Under 19 and NFNL Women’s competitions will be released early in 2018.

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