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■ KINGLAKE’S COUNTRY FAIR, held last Saturday at the Memorial Reserve, won widespread applause from the community.

Warm weather saw good crowds attend to participate in an event that had lapsed for several decades.

Many local Kinglake local organisations, including school, sport and community groups, were joined by some commercial operators who managed stalls.

The Kinglake Country Fair was organised by a youthful committee, and already plans are in place for the 2019 event.

Organisers said: “The Kinglake Country Fair would like to extend its thanks and congratulations to all sponsors, volunteers, and contributors that were part of this great event. We look forward to delivering another fantastic Fair in 2019.” ● Jordyn Kruger and Brooke Van Der Berg were joined by Jai Frith on the gate at the Kinglake Country Fair.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018

LOCAL FOOTY UPSET Kinglake RAC lease extended for 12 months

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● Yea Recreation Reserve hosted a ‘six-quarter’ practice match between Monbulk and Mount Lilydale on Saturday, ahead of the 2018 season. Photo: Ash Long ■ Murrindindi Shire Council has extended the lease arrangements for the Kinglake Rebuilding and Advisory Centre for another year.

Murrindindi Shire Councillor for the Kinglake Ward, Leigh Dunscombe, said all tenants using the RAC would be offered a lease extension to June 30, 2019.

"In the meantime Council will continue to support the community's efforts to develop a viable community management model for the RAC into the future," Cr Dunscombe said.

"In October last year a community-led public meeting was held in Kinglake to identify options for future community use of the RAC. "During this meeting a community working group was formed to assess the feasibility of the ideas raised.

“But we recognise there really hasn't been enough time for the group to develop a sustainable community management model for Council to consider."

Cr Dunscombe said Parks Victoria had subsequently advised Council it is looking at alternative office accommodation for beyond 2019.

"The three small businesses currently also in the RAC are also keen to extend their leases for another 12 months, so this is a positive outcome all round," he said.

"Council looks forward to working with the Kinglake community over the next 12 months to ensure we have a sustainable community management model for the RAC to ensure everyone can make the most of this facility," Cr Dunscombe said.

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Sexual assault at Yarra Glen

■ Detectives are appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted in a car park in Yarra Glen.

The woman, in her 20s, was pushing a trolley in the car park behind the Bell St shopping centre about 8.45pm on Sunday, March 4.

A person then came up behind her, grabbed her around the waist and then put their hand down her pants. The victim told the person to stop and they ran off.

According to Police, t he woman, who was not physically injured during the incident, then contacted police to report the matter. www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

MURRINDINDI’S local football teams - Alexandra, Kinglake, Thornton-Eildon, Yea - may be looking to a different future from 2019, according to press speculation.

Journalist Russell Bennett, writing in the Healesville newspaper Mountain Views Mail, speculates that the AFL Yarra Ranges league may become a three-division competition.

The press report says that AFL Yarra Ranges is in talks to possibly include eight teams from the South East Football Netball League.

Discussions between the SEFNL and the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League are described as “dead in the water”.

“One option is that the top five of the SENFL in 2018 and the top five of the Yarra Ranges’ first division could form a mouth-watering top tier in 2018.”

The top five AFLYarra Ranges Division One teams in 2017 were Olinda-Ferny Creek, Woori Yallock, Healesviulle, Wandin and Upwey-Tecoma.

The report claims that the creation of a three division might result in less travel time for AFL Yarra Ranges teams.

Currently, the Murrindindi teams, all in Division 2, play matches at Gembrook-Cockatoo, Powelltown, Seville, Yarra Glen and Yarra Junction.

AFLYarra Ranges League boss Aaron Bailey was quoted in the Mountain Views Mail report to say that his organisation is undertaking a review of its senior and junior structures, with a focus on ensuring the sustainability of the northern and smaller clubs in the region.

Examples of the smaller clubs were identified in the report as Thornton-Eildon and Yea. Writer Bennett said there might be a power struggle between AFL South East and AFLYarra Ranges over the possible new competition.

Mr Bailey was quoted to say: “AFL South East and AFL Yarra Ranges are utilisng a ‘best for footy’ approach here.

“We have removed the borders anjd asked the question ‘is there a solution here that can achieve long term stability for the region?’.

Mr Bailey said the discussions were preliminary at this stage. He said it was very early in the process.

Alexandra Health seeks new input ■ Alexandra District Health Consumer Advisory Committee is seeking applications for members.

The Committee is seeking community-minded people, who can improve consumer, carer and community participation in service planning and operations at Alexandra District Health.

The Committee says it is looking for people who: ■ Demonstrate understanding of the local community and local health issues.

■ Are active members of the local community with strong commu-

nity networks.

■ Reflect community issues at a strategic level.

■ Have strong communication skills.

■ Reflect the following qualities: Integrity, honesty, respect of other views, objectivity, strategic thinking, leadership, being inclusive.

Members provide advice to the Board on community participation and inclusion of consumer, carer, and community views into all levels of health service operations, planning and policies.

Applications close April 13.

Serious accident on Goulburn Valley Hwy ■ Local people were rescued from a road accident late Monday night (Mar. 19) by Alexandra SES volunteers near ‘The Deviation’, east of the Alexandra township.

Alexandra SES, Alexandra CFA, Thornton CFA, Alexandra police and paramedics responded to the emergency call just after 8pm, near Mt Pleasant Rd. One person was airlifted to Melbourne from the Alexandra helipad, another person was taken to the Alexandra Hospital for assessment.

The vehicle was towed away and the highway was reopened at 10pm after the scene was cleared.

‘New approach to community planning’

■ Murrindindi Shire Council is developing a new approach to improve how it works with communities and to assist communities to work with one another.

Council's Community Services Portfolio Councillor Sandice McAulay said Council was keen to get community members involved at an early stage.

"In last year's Have Your Say community engagement process, people told us they wanted Council to take a different approach to working with the community - one where Council worked more closely with the community in planning for the future.

"Based on that feedback, we want to work with our communities to explore a community planning model. Community planning is a community-led, cooperative process which brings people together to identify and work on agreed priorities for their communities.

"Part of Council's role is to support and build our communities' capacity and resilience - and to foster greater level of connection between communities. We are excited to be trying out this different approach," Cr McAulay said.

Insurance firm IAG Executive General Manager Shared Value Ramana James said: "We are committed to working with communities to create meaningful local connections and are incredibly proud to be working with Murrindindi Shire Council on this community-led approach to find new ways of building safer, stronger and more connected communities."

Cr McAulay said Council was now calling for expressions of interest from people within the Shire keen to get involved in developing a framework for this new approach.

"Four working groups will be established to feed into the development of a community planning model.” Expressions of interest close on Wednesday, April 11.

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Vale Merle Fraser ■ Yea resident Merle Esther Fraser (Saville - Tyrrell) passed away last month (Feb. 5).

Merle was born on October 6, 1921, to Edward and Ethel Saville at Nutfield, near Hurstbridge.

She was the youngest child: Merle had two brothers and a sister: Jack, Bill and Dot, all now deceased.

The six lived in a small house in Flat Rock Rd, Hurstbridge.

Merle went to Hurstbridge Primary School and excelled in needlework and athletics.

Merle and her brothers and sister either walked or road a bike the three kilometres to school daily and back home.

The family moved to a new house in Main Rd, Hurstbridge in the1930s, Merle’s first job was as a dressmaker and then she worked wither sister Dot at the Foy & Gibson woollen mills and drapery in Collingwood She met AlecTyrrell prior to World War II. He was shot on the Kokoda Track and carried out by Fuzzy Wuzzies in 1942.

He returned to Melbourne. Merle and Alec married in 1943 They had three children: John, 1945; Carole, 1948 and Niece, 1951 They moved to Regent in 1947 Alec passed away on the January 7, 1954, after many visits to Heidleberg Repat Hospital with depression from war injuries Merle then moved back to Hurstbridge immediately to be with her Mum, Dad and brother Jack and three young children.

There was no electricity until 1957 and very limited tank water. Baths had to look after seven people.

Merle worked in Jack’s milkbar in the block next to the house.

It opened in 1957. All helped out Merle's mum died 1958 Merle's brother Jack had met and married Barbara It was time for Merle to build a new house in Curtain Rd, Hurstbridge .

Merle continued to work in Jack’s shop for many years The family moved in to the new home in 1959. There was no inside toilet.

Merle met Doug at St Andrews Saturday night dances and they married in1960 John Tyrell had a

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Merle Fraser Oct. 6, 1921Feb. 5, 2018 fish and chip shop in Hurstbridge from 1966 till 1972.

Merle and cousin Merlene worked for John; Merle for no wages Ted died in 1975 Merle and Doug built a house in Two Hills Rd, Glenburn, on 50 acres in the late 1970s and started breeding and showing black and coloured sheep all around Victoria, winning many champion ribbons.

Merle had a quadruple bypass and many stents since 1980s Merle had a happy life on the farm and the grandchildren loved the farm Doug needed a new hip which he refused, so they had to sell the farm and moved to High St,Yea, in 1999.

Merle left behind her roses at Glenburn but soon had about 70 in her Yea home.

Doug was unable to stay at home and moved into Rosebank nursing home in Yea in 2004.

This was a hard decision for Merle to make. She visited him daily until he passed away in 2013 Merle lived on her own until December last year with the help of her family, homecare and district nurses Merle passed away peacefully at 9.25pm on Monday, February 5, aged 96 years, at the Yea Hospital What a fabulous life ... but it was so very tough in the early days.

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Tree seat at Alex.

■ StAndrew’s Uniting Church,Alexandra, has just unveiled a 24-hour, seven-day-aweek service to provide a place of rest .

It’s a garden seat in the middle of its garden under the shade of the Liquidambar tree.

The seat is the result of a number of years of planning, fund raising and hard work.

The Church Council knew what they wanted, but these days translating that to practical reality is far from easy.

The Draffin Street Furniture Company from Bayswater were contacted.

One of the key selection criteria was that the seat must be fit for purpose for use in a public space.

The seat is one of Draffin Street Furniture’s well-tested products that is in use across Australia, mostly in public spaces.

Initial response from the Church Council to the nearly completed project was “just what we wanted” and this was music to Mike Hosking’s ears as he completed the installation.

Why a seat? The only answer is for you to come and sit, relax, look at and smell the garden.

Our modern lifestyle keeps us on the run and we do not have enough spaces where we can just sit and relax.

The bonus at 37 Downey Street is that you have the shade of a Liquidambar tree that is over 50 years old.

The spread of limbs and the dense leaf cover ensures a shady spot throughout the day in the summer.

InAutumn you are blessed with the gentle fall of the golden leaves, while on a sunny winter's day you are blessed with a place in the sun.

Finally in spring the bursting green buds are the hope of spring and the fulfilment of God’s promise to be with each one of us always. Come and sit, come and rest, clear your mind and relax so that the gentle fragrance of the garden reaches your senses and carpet of colour of plants, big and small reaches your eyes.

Stay as long as you like, please make room for others as they too discover the peace of St Andrew’s Uniting Chuch gardens at 37 Downey St, Alexandra and just sit awhile.

- Robert Chaffe

Letter to the Editor Devotion to duty Sir, Cassandra Fraser has devoted ten years of service to Alexandra Hospital, most recently as Nurse Unit Manager.

She has provided exemplary leadership, compassion and care, including being one of the few nurses who can X-ray, suture and prescribe medications.

Though challenging at times, she has loved the work.

Cass has resided in the area for all of her 50years, apart from training at the Alfred Hospital.

The nurses and general staff are distraught at her recent departure from the hospital and miss her greatly.

She is not allowed to discuss the reason.

She has behaved professionally and with dignity, and as her husband I stand by her.

Kelloch Lodge has welcomed her in a senior clinical role, and the residents and staff will benefit from her skills.

Countless locals and visitors have benefited from her lifesaving abilities, as well as those with terminal conditions and all the problems in between.

The community is welcome to celebrate her accomplishments Thursday March 22 from 5:30 pm at The Corner Hotel,Alexandra, with colleagues staying on for dinner afterwards.

- Dr Lachlan Fraser

What’s On The Local Paper’s What’s On guide provides free listings for community events throughout our readership area.

The Local Paper circulates every week in the municipalities of Murrindindi, as well as Mitchell, Murrindindi, Nillumbik, Whittlesea and Yarra Ranges … and beyond.

The What’s On guide is published weekly in The Local Paper, and at our website.

The web page is updated daily during our publication year (Feb.-Dec.)

Wed., Mar. 21 ■ 8am and 9am. Power Pals. Every day movement and mobility. $2 per session. At Yea Pioneer Reserve. Phone: Sandra, 5797 2756.

Thurs., Mar. 22 ■ 6.30pm for 7pm. Weekly Meeting.

Rotary Club of Yea. At Yea Golf Club.

Sat., Mar. 24 ■ 8am. Power Pals. Every day movement and mobility. $2 per session. At Yea Pioneer Reserve. Phone: Sandra, 5797 2756.

Mon., Mar. 26 ■ 3.30pm-4.30pm. Active Kids: Term 1 Swimming. Six-week program. $8 per session. At Yea Swimming Pool. Yea Community House, phone 5797 3030.

■ 6pm-7pm. Line Dancing with Patricia. One hour beginner to intermediate sessions. At St Luke’s Hall, Yea. Phone: Yea Community House, 5797 3070.

To lodge a free What’s On notice, go to www.LocalPaper.com.au/ whatson.htm What’s On listings are published at the discretion of the Editor.

Briefly Sat. surprises ■ Some surprises are coming up for a few locals in Yea on Saturday night. Howzat!

Railway chaos ■ A number of Local Paper readers use the Hurstbridge railway service, which this week was replaced with buses for 44 days, as level crossings are removed.

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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 1.3.6.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.16.25.24.40.

A fairly good period is indicated with luck in a little flutter. Most will be making good progress in whatever they want to do. A romantic affair is also indicated.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 4.6.5.2.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.36.35.5.

Best not to mix business with pleasure as this can lead to some unpleasant situations. Many will be changing their style and for some there is a romantic interlude indicated.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 4.6.5.2.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.39.8.11.

A very favourable period is indicated and many will be achieving what they set out to do.A good time to ask for favours from the people that matter. Don't pay any attention to gossip.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Mauve Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 6.3.2.5.

Lotto Numbers: 6.12.25.40.22.29.

Do not neglect the domestic front work may be taking up a lot of your time. Do not give advice or any sort of help to friends, for this may all backfire and put you on the spot.

LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 8.9.6.2.

Lotto Numbers: 9.12.26.35.40.45.

Some will be increasing their romantic affairs and be feeling very emotional about everything.A good time to ask for favours.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 4.6.2.3.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.35.40.22.

Some interesting travel id indicated with plenty of different situations presenting themselves. Old friends will be appearing and you may be required to help some friends out of trouble. Some could be changing jobs or address.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.26.35.40.

Ask the people in the know when you are in need of advice. Don't get involve din other peoples arguments or fights. Do not overspend or lend money to anyone.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.26.32.20.6.

People involved in the arts should have a fairly good time coming up. Many will be able to impress the people that matter and make a good future investment this way.

Do not neglect loved ones.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December20) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 4.6.2.3.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.29.30.33.

Many will be feeling more relaxed and ready to start new ventures. These ventures are very likely to succeed, as luck seems to be with you. You could be meeting very interesting people on the social scene.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Plum Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 4.6.9.7.

Lotto Numbers: 7.8.12.26.30.36.

An trip overseas or interstate is indicated. Most will be feeling rather refreshed and full of beans. Make sure you control your temper. You may be meeting new friends and these could brighten up your life.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 4.9.3.2.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.25.5.11.3.

Many will get promoted or a chance to improve their situation in life. However most will feel rather restless and this could cause trouble on the domestic scene.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.35.40.22.

Be very careful to control your temper; you will be tried by people who interfere or want to give you unwanted advice. Stay clear of other peoples fights and arguments.

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Lightning sparks Kinglake fires ■ Emergency service volunteers believe that lightning strikes may have caused the blazes at Kinglake West, Pheasant Creek and Mount Disappointment on Sunday afernoon.

The fire, about 3km north of Kinglake, was attended by local volunteers, as was the small fire near Watsons Rd, Pheasant Creek.

An advice was issued for Reedy Creek, Strath Creek and Flowerdale residents, after the blaze was reported about 6 -kms south of Reedy Creek.

Captain David Webb Ware was in charge of fighting the blaze at Larritts Lane, Glenburn, also on Sunday afternoon.

There is speculation that a power line may have come into contact with a fence, with a number of spot fires in the area.

At the peak of the fire, 22 CFA appliances were in attendance.

The Cathedral Ranges fire, affecting Thornton and Buxton, was “under control” prior to the weekend’s hot weather.

Firearm win after Yea RSL’s advocacy ■ State MP Cindy McLeish and Yea RSL are pleased that the Victorian Government backed down from proposed changes that would prevent the use of firearms at commemorative events including ANZAC Day. "The advocacy of the Yea RSL has ensured that re-enactment groups such as the Yea Memorial Rifles will be able to continue supporting commemorative events and help preserve and share the history of our military servicemen and women," Ms McLeish said.

As part of a government review into firearms regulations, the Andrews Labor Government proposed changes to the permit system that would force re-enactment groups and RSL Sub-Branches to pay $431 to apply for a permit to use firearms at commemorative events.

"That amount of money is very hard to come by for volunteer organisations like the RSL and re-enactment groups and the permit fee would have

● Cindy McLeish MLA definitely resulted in firearms not being used at commemorative events," Ms McLeish said.

Yea RSL President Jeffrey Swain contacted Ms McLeish to protest over the changes, with Ms McLeish encouraging the RSL to make a submission directly to the Government's review.

In a letter responding to Yea RSL, the Minister for Police said the policy proposal was an 'oversight' and that the regula-

ions would be amended to ensure no fee would be payable by historical re-enactment groups to apply for a permit.

“My Department sought advice from representatives of the firearms industry as to appropriate bodies to be included in ongoing consultation,” the Minister said.

“Unfortunately re-enactment groups such as the Yea Memorial Rifles were not identified in those discussions," the Minister said.

"I have decided to amend the regulations so that no fee will be payable for a permit to carry or use a firearm in a populous place under section 130(3) of the Firearms Act 1996 for the activities of historical re-enactment groups."

Ms McLeish said:"This is a sensible policy decision and I am glad the Victorian Government has seen reason in this instance just in time to ensure Yea Memorial Rifles and other groups can take part in ANZAC Day this year."

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Works at Yea, Alex.

■ Murrindindi Shire Council's Yea Railway Play Space is to be redeveloped, and the hard court at Alexandra's Lawn Tennis Club will be resurfaced, thanks to a State Government grant worth more than $150,000.

Murrindindi Shire Mayor Cr Charlie Bisset said Council was thrilled to announce the two projects had received a Victorian Government 2018-19 Community Sports Infrastructure Fund grant.

"The Yea community's main play space at the historic Yea Railways Station Reserve will be redeveloped.

“Council saw the opportunity to partner with the State Government to enliven the space and broaden its appeal to everyone in our community,” Cr Bisset said.

"We will replace the existing equipment with nature-based play elements and install new playground equipment.

“We will also create a central socialising area which is set to be a key feature of the area, with seating and picnic tables.

"The current play equipment was built in 2001-02 for children under 10 years old to enjoy.

“But both the equipment itself and the concept of having a play space which only appeals to a single age group are quite outdated.

"We want to promote active living across the whole of our community.

“We want it to belong to all age groups children, young people, adults and our senior community members.

"We'll be calling on our community to provide us with feedback to help us finalise the design over the next few months and we'll hope to have our fabulous new play space open for business by June 2019."

Cr Bisset said the combined total for this play space is $190,000 with the State Government grant funding $95,000 and the rest being funded by Council.

"Under the same State Government grant funding, Council has also received $68,000 to allow resurfacing of the Alexandra Lawn Tennis Club's two hard courts.

"These courts were originally surfaced 25 years ago and while the Tennis Club has worked hard to maintain them over this time, they have deteriorated to the point where they're unsafe - the surface is uneven with cracks opening up," Cr Bisset said.

"So we're pleased to say these courts will also be renewed over the 2018/2019 financial year with a great new surface that should last in our harsh conditions a good 14 years."

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News Briefs Yea CWA winners ■ Kaye Baynes of Yea CWA advises raffle winners: 1. Sue Newcomen. 2. Joy Anderson. 3. Anne Hall.

Alex. roadworks ■ Murrindindi Council will be resealing two sections of Grant S, Alexandra, between Downey and Nihil Sts, and from Pendlebury to Thom Sts, on Sunday and Monday (Mar. 25-26).

The works are dependant on weather. Traffic access to Grant St will be reduced and there will be signs advising of the changed traffic conditions.

Vehicles will be encouraged to use car parking in Bayley and Webster Sts. The work requires large machinery. Contractors have agred to keep the noise levels down as much as possible.

Works will occur during standard working hours (9am-5.30pm on Sunday and from 7.30am-5.00pm on Monday).

Young drivers ■ The Kinglake Ranges Young Driver Project, overseen by the Rotary Club of Kinglake Ranges, will see an attendance at the Murcott’s Defensive Driving Program at Sandown Racecourse on Sunday, May 27.

The L- and P-plater program requires prebooking. Contact: Bob, 0428 300 357, or Joe, 0412789 406.

Marshall permit ■ Former Nillumbik and Eltham Shire President Robert Marshall has been refused a planning permit at 30 Yow Yow Rising, St Andrews, after taking the matter to Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Member Christopher Harty last month.

Mr Marshall asked for the Council’s refusal to be reviewed, and asked for consent to re-build two dwellings in the Black Saturday bushfires.

Art Show soon ■ The Rotary Club of Alexandra will conduct its 49th Easter Art Show at the Alexandra Leisure Centre, opening at 6.30pm on Good Friday (Mar. 30).

Admission to opening night isw $20 per person, which includes complementary wine, finger food, entry for the Easter weekend, and a catalogue.

Highlands event ■ Darren Gilbert of Highlands, is starting an Open Studio program, to run every first weekend of each month.

Darren is planning to run the event 10 times a year.

“My hope is that other arts and crafts people, producers, wineries, food places etc, will come on board and make it into a arts come tourism trail into the future,” Darren told The Local Paper.

The first event will be on Saturday-Sunday, April 7-8, from 10am-4pm, at 2742 Highlands Road, Highlands.

CHOPS concert ■ There will be a concert by the Christmas Hills orchestral players (CHOPS) at 8pm on Saturday, April 7, at the Christmas Hills Hall.

At Steels Creek ■ Steels Creek Family Tennis will hold a family night from 5.30pm this Friday (Mar. 23)/ (23rd March, 5:30pm) $25 per family includes barbecue tea and coaching for the kids.

Habitat event ■ A family will move into their own home in Yea this morning (Wed.) after 20 years of renting. An event - with media invited - is being held Prospect Rise, Yea at 10.30am by the Habitat for Humanity organisation.

Eleven families are in the project at Yea.

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● Pictured at this month’s community meeting at Flowerdale were Craig Lloyd (Murrindindi Shire CEO), Mayor Cr Charlie Bisset, Cindy McLeish (MLA, Eildon) and Cathy McGowan (MHR, Indi).

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■ Pet registrations in Murrindindi Shire are due to be paid by Tuesday, April 10.

■ Lyn Lee has been elected as Whittlesea Agricultural Society President. Catherine Looker is Senior Vice President; Erica Hawke is Junior VicePresident.

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■ More than 400 mourners paid tribute to the life of Terrence James Slavin, who died tragically as the result of of a tractor accident.

The mourners congregated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for the Requiem Mass for the repose of soul of Mr Slavin ‘T.J.’ or “tex’ - who was aged only 23.

Grandstander ■ Sports columnist ‘Grandstander’ werote in 1988: “We’re about to go and play against a team from a town that hardly exists.”

The columnist spoke of Yea’s upcoming match against ‘Lancaster’: “The only Lancaster I could find in my school atlas was in England, so an inspection of the map at Bob Newman’s have me the directions to put in print ... go to Seymour (2 cans), go to Nagambie (1 can), go to Murchison (2 cans), then go to Lancaster (at least 2 cans).

“Don’t worry about that bit on the back page about Lancaster being the ‘ladder leaders’ ... Lancaster doesn’t actually exist.

There isn’t a town. No Shire Hall. No Pub. No Sewerage Authority. Which probably explains why they’ve got a football club.”

Cheddar kicks 11 ■ TrevorAldous added life to the Yea Football Club in its 1988 match against Merrigum, booting 11 goals, with very few misses, wrote Tom Dignam.

“Local supporters were treated to just what was needed on Saturday - a persistent Yea senior team not giving up and finally holding on for a hard earned victory over Merrigum, premiers for two years.

“Although trying to find replacements for four injured players - J. Quinlan, Graeme McMaster, A. Bowe and B. Chenall - Yea’s line-up looked stronger.

“P. Rollason, P. Comerford, Glen Christie, Trevor and Darren Aldous added more bite, John Lo Piccolo earned his place, and Garry Cecil , after a reasonable start at Avenel, was one of Yea’s best.”

Under 17 best ■ “As Bob Dylan wrote back in the 60s, “the times they are a-changing”,” penned Tom Dignam. Yea’s Under 17 match saw best players being A. Gates, P. Slavin, C. Morgan, J. Peacock, R. Ivey and B.Bacon.

Black arm bands ■ “Players wore black arm bands following the death of Terry Slavin, brother of Philip,’ noted the April 27 issue in 1988.

“This was done at Avenel to honour the late Noel Moore. However, there was a further thoughtful action on Saturday by Mrs Daphne Osborn when she had a vase of flowers from the Moore garden set up in the timekeepers’ box.”

Flowerdale death ■ A wave of sadness spread over the Flowerdale area with the tragic news of the death of three-month-old Daniel Price, son of Bill and Julie Price, Long Gully Rd.

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● Frank Slevin has provided this photo via Alan Thorley’s Yea and District Historical Pages. Jack Slavin, lying in front of the working party, is front of his brother-in-law Daniel McCarthy, centre back.

■ About 450 people attended the Family Day conducted by the Rotary Club of Yea at Murrindindi Station, owned by the Adams family.

Guests were landowners from throughout the Shire, and there was a display of local produce. A sum of $3500 was raised for Rotary’s ‘Polio Plus’ program.

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News Briefs Easter egg hunt

■ An Easter Egg Hunt will take place at the Yea Recreation Reserve from 10am on Sunday (Mar. 25).

The event is for children aged up to and including Garde 6. Only 150 tickets, at $8 each, are available, and will be sold until Thursday (Mar. 22). Tickets are $10 each after Thursday.

Price includes Easter Egg gift from the Easter Bunny, the Easter Egg Hunt with hunting bag, an Easter Bonnet competition, and Easter-theme colouring-in activities.

Tickets are available from Lyndal Tait, 0419 180 175; Lauren Cronk, 0423 379 375; and the Yea and District Children’s Centre, 5797 2730.

Spring St soon

■ Both the Victorian Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council will convene next week in a pre-Easter seating.

State Parliament will sit on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (Mar. 27-29). The next sitting will be on Tues., May. 1.

One signature

■ A petition with just one signature has been presented to State Parliament by Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish. The document concerned deciduous trees in Mansfield.

Daylight Saving

■ Eastern Australia will see Daylight Saving conclude at 2am on Sunday, April 1, when clocks go back one hour.

Diamond Ck Trail

■ Yan Yean MLA Danielle Green has raised the subject of the Diamond Creek Trail in State Parliament. She asked a question of the Minister for Local Government: “Yesterday (Mar. 5) I met with Cr Peter Clark, the mayor of Nillumbik, together with the member for Eltham and federal MPs Jenny Macklin and Andrew Giles,” Ms Green said.

“At the meeting Cr Clark told me that he had met with you, the Minister for Local Government, last week and that he had sought further funding for the Diamond Creek Trail ... I seek the minister’s advice on what she was able to say to him and how I could further assist in furthering that request from Cr Clark.”

Margaret Johnson

■ The passing of Margaret Johnson has been marked in State Parliament with a tribute by Eltham MLA Vicki Ward: “It is with a sad heart I advise the house of the passing of a strong, fierce, loyal and funny woman, Margaret Johnson.

“Marg was a fearless and tireless advocate for her communities and the issues over which she raged.

“Over decades, she made an enormous contribution to life in Eltham and on Phillip Island. Her passions were adult and community education, the natural environment, birdlife and social justice — and, of course, her family.

“Marg was a doer. She loathed injustice and would organise with passion and ferocity to help someone in need or to right a wrong.

“She applied her smarts, including her vast campaign skills, to a variety of causes, always with the same vigour and determination.

“We celebrated her life at Montsalvat in Eltham. I send my love to her husband of 50 years, Greg, and her daughters Emilie and Kellie. She will be missed by many.

“I know wherever Marg is, she is maintaining her rage and did not go gentle into that good night. She was a woman who has left an important legacy,” Ms Ward said.

Rail car park boost

■ Yan Yean MLA Danielle Green has asked in State Parliament that the car park at Hurstbridge Railway Station be upgraded for an increasing number of commuters.

Local News

Praise for CFA volunteers: MP ■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish has told State Parliament this month about her admiration for local Country Fire Authority volunteers.

“Again we find before us in the house the issue of fire services. I guess again we find the issue is not the management but the mismanagement of the fire services by the Andrews Labor Government,” Ms McLeish said.

“We should be showing support and respect for our firefighters. This is an issue close to my heart, close to many others in the Eildon electorate that I represent and indeed close to many others across the state.

“I am outraged by the lack of respect being shown to the Country Fire Authority , both the volunteers and the paid employees who are caught up in this.

“They are all professional firefighters, they all know what they are doing.

“I am horrified by the Metropolitan Fire Brigade enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA) that is the topic of this discussion.

“It looks like it has been drafted for Peter Marshall; I am equally horrified that no-one on the government benches will mention his name.

“I am livid that the CFAEBA negotiations are so protracted.

The Premier announced very prematurely that he had fixed it. He certainly had not.

“I am astonished at the lack of movement on the presumptive rights legislation bill that seems to be parked in the upper house because the government do not want to split the botched legislation that they are proposing.

“I understand very much the deep-seated anger in country Victoria.

“Our volunteers are not only disappointed but they are hurt by the mismanagement of the fire services by the Andrews Labor government.

“Our volunteers and CFA workers need to know that the government and the community are behind them, and they certainly do not feel like the government are behind them at the moment.

“I have a couple of good examples of the disrespect shown to volunteers by the government.

“There is an example from Romsey, and I think it is something that the member for Macedon should be quite interested in.

“I understand that the government has determined that the present site of the Romsey group headquarters in the Macedon Ranges is surplus to needs and they have already started the process of preparing the land for sale.

“Sadly, this process began a month ago with the Romsey group kept totally in the dark about the decision.

“There has been no consultation with the volunteers.

● Cindy McLeish MLA “I know the Romsey brigade is very concerned that the group’s local command facility will be forced into their fire station, which was built on the back of the community’s fundraising efforts with support from the Napthine coalition government.

“The Romsey community fundraised many dollars to build this fire station to allow the brigade to grow in response to the community’s growth.

“But now the government is going to come in over the top of the community and force volunteers back into the poor working conditions they were in before, conditions that no business or government department would force upon its staff.

“This behaviour is typical of this government, which has such a total lack of respect for volunteers that it would sell the land from under their feet without thinking about telling them, let alone thinking about rehousing them. I am absolutely appalled at this treatment.

“We know our CFA members are skilled. We know that they are professionally trained.

They deal with day-to-day fires, emergencies and major disasters.

“They can deal with home fires, shop fires, factory fires, motor vehicle accidents, major hazards and of course bushfires.

“In the MFB there are some 2200 employees; in the CFA there are 1000 career firefighters and some 60 000 volunteers.

“We have forest firefighters and we have private citizens

who are out there supporting and protecting our local communities.

“The culture and spirit of volunteerism is self-motivated and self-led, and this is evident in the CFA. “But we have a Premier and a Minister for Emergency Services who are hell-bent on trying to divide the firefighters.

“The member for Eltham, who is one of the Premier’s biggest fans, stated that communities want people to work together. I agree.

“But there is certainly a way to make that happen and the approach being adopted by the Andrews Labor government is not that way.

“They are relying on the approach of Peter Marshall, who has his own interests at heart and who certainly does not want to bring the fire services together to work together, but we know when they do the outcomes are so much better.

“Sadly, we have seen this big divide. We have seen what has happened in Eltham.

“A nice new station was built and the old station became surplus to need.

“The Nillumbik Shire Council were very keen to purchase this property and now it looks as though the paid firefighters are wanting to throw out the volunteers and have them go back to their old station, which is what is happening now.

“That land has been withdrawn from sale to the council and it looks as though the volunteers are going to have to use it.

“We have seen appalling treatment of those who are trying to lead the fire services, with Peter Marshall telling the former Minister for Emergency Services, the member for Brunswick, that he wanted to put an axe through her head.

“We have seen Lucinda Nolan, who was appointed on her terrific background and expertise, thrown under the bus as well.

“Joe Buffone, Peter Rau and many, many others have been thrown under the bus by this government,” Ms McLeish said.

At Yea Rotary ● Murrindindi Shire CEO Craig Lloyd was guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Yea this month.

Regional News Nillumbik land sale ■ Eltham MLA Vicki Ward has spoken in State Parliament about Nillumbik Shire Council’s planned sale of public land.

“I stood with more than 3000 concerned local residents in Eltham in protest against the proposal by Nillumbik Shire Council under the influence of Liberal mayor Peter Clarke to sell off 17 parcels of land, some being important community reserves, most of which are in my electorate of Eltham,” Ms Ward said. “ Across the community there is anger over this proposal. People do not want this land sold off, but they also resent the attempt to divide the community, to pit community group against community group.

“My community is a caring one and they will not tolerate attempts to divide them. Many people are working hard to protect our community and I thank them for all they are doing: Nerida Kirov, Sharon Bonga, Hans Gregory, Tom Fitzmaurice, Sarah Krug, John Winkett, Graham Fildes, and members of the Eltham Community Action Group and the hundreds of others working behind the scenes,” Ms Ward said.

Emergency talks

■ Danielle Green, Yan Yean MLA, spoke on the emergency management legislation, in State Parliament this month.

“In the areas that I represent — the Shire of Nillumbik, the City of Whittlesea and the Shire of Mitchell — and with other management plans that exist in the area, such as the Plenty Gorge fire prevention committee, I see that there would be no reason why volunteers would be excluded by those local governments,” Ms Green said.

“The truth is that they would not be. In terms of regional areas of the state and in the many small shires, it just beggars belief that the member for Gembrook spent a long period of his time saying that farmers would be shut out of these committees because career staff from some evil fire organisation or a member of an evil union would stop farmers being involved in their own municipal planning committee by having the meetings during the day. What a load of rot.

“It is just a continued nonsense that has come from the other side and a disrespect to volunteer firefighters and to career firefighters. I am sure that the volunteer brigades that I have been a member of — the Diamond Creek brigade and the Doreen brigade — will still be requested by the City of Whittlesea and by the Shire of Nillumbik, as will Diamond Creek be asked by the City of Banyule, to provide representation on municipal emergency management committees.

“I think that along with staff from the Metropolitan Fire Brigade and Parks Victoria in my local area their expertise will continue to be requested.

“I did not hear all of the member for Gembrook’s contribution, but I do not believe that he said much about giving greater independence to the important role of the inspector-general for emergency management.

“Is he seriously trying to say that if the inspector-general for emergency management has greater independence, that is going to lead to the inspector-general for emergency management being the one that would exclude volunteers?

“I think that that is just a ridiculous proposition. I really want to thank the Broadmeadows SES unit, who mentored, trained and partnered with the Whittlesea SES volunteers based in Mernda.

“Gary Doorbar, the controller, and the fantastic volunteers there do a really good job.

“I want to give a shout-out to one of their youngest members, Emilia Sterjova, who also contributes to her community as the local ward councillor in the north.

“I want to congratulate her as well because she stood up to the previous council in the City of Whittlesea when they cut ongoing funding to the Whittlesea SES unit despite the fact that they protect and respond to emergencies dealing with a whole lot of municipal assets.

“Thank you so much to the Whittlesea SES unit. Thank ou to the Broadmeadows SES unit for the great work that you have done in supporting that new unit.”

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Ranges housebreaker shot dead Excessive spirits use

Alleged forgery

■ Francis S. McInerney, a grazier, 25 years of age, was arrested last Mon day by DetectiveTeague on a warrznt charging him with forging and uttering two promissory notes for £33 and £24 respectively, with intent to defraud the Mercantile Finance and Guarantee Company.

The basis of the charge against McInerney, who is described as a grazier, living at Kinglake, near Kangaroo Ground, is that on November 12, 1890, he called at the offices of the Mercantile Finance and Guarantee Company and negotiated a promissory note for £24, purporting to be made by J. H. Miller, farmer, of Watson's Creek, and one for £33, ostensibly bearing the signature of H. S. Oakes, a farmer at Alphington.

Both notes were cashed without demur, and the prisoner received the amount less the usual discount of 2 per cent. No suspicion of the genuineness of the security was excited until last Saturday, when Mr. Richard Eyre, of the firm of Messrs. Eyre and Co., estate agents, of 109 Collins Street, applied on behalf of McInerney to negotiate two more promissory notes - one for £45, pur porting to be signed by Messrs Lewis and Co., coachbuilders, of Heidelberg, and one for £25, bearing the reputed signature of J. H. Miller Mr. T. Ellison, the manager of the Mercantile Finance and Guarantee Company, explained his suspicions to Mr. Eyre, with the result that Detective Teague was consulted.

By his advice, action was delayed until Monday, when an appointment was made with McInerney to attend at Messrs Eyre and Co.'s office, and receive the amount of the drafts.

In the meatime Mr. Ellison had sworn on information against him for forgery, and he was promptly arrested and placed in the city watch-house.

As a result of the inquiries made by Detective Teague, Oakes states that the note for £33 purporting to bear his signature is a forgery, but as yet it is not known whether the second note, bearing Lewis's name, is genuine or not.

McInerney himself maintains that he received it from Lewis in payment of what which he had contracted to deliver.

The accused will appear before the City Bench to-day.

- The Argus, 1891.

■ Great excitement was caused in this district on Saturday morning last when it becsame known that in a desperate struggle between a housebreaker and Senior-Constable Dungey, of Eltham, the housebreaker was shot dead.

The housebreaker .is identical with the man who broke into Mr. Bruton’s house hereon the 30th ult. and stole 1½oz of gold; and other property, a full account of which, we gave:in our issue of two weeksback, noted The Evelyn Observer on October, 1891.

The newspaper said: Since then he has conmmitted numerous robberies from people liviiig b.tween Kangaroo Ground and Muddy Creek and the police from Eltham, Queenstown, Yarra. Glen, and Healesville were patrolling the ranges on the lookout for the criminal.

Hee was commonly known as “Joe”," but on calling at Mr. Leon Erclaz's place, Watsons Creek, he gave his iianio as Joseph Perra, and said he came from tihe Department Loire, France, but whether this is true is not known.

On Thursday last, Constable Hunt of Queenstown, and Senior Constable Dungey searched.the Kinglake district, and towards evening they separated, Constable Hunt riding back towards his station at Queenstown, w hile Senior-constable Dungey went towards the ranges, turning his horse's head towards the wildest and more desolate part of the mountains - the valley of the ‘divide' between the ‘Goulburn' and the Yarra, a deep ravine known as 'The Gorge’.

Hehad gone barely two miles when he met a man answering to the description of the accused near ‘a crossing’ at Muddy Creek , and covering him with is revolver called on him to stand.

The man threw up his hands and Dungey, throwing a pair of his handcuffs at his feet, ordered him to pu t them on.

The man seemed to obey, but suddenly throwing the handcuffs away, made for the creek, distant about 100 yards.

Dungey jumped off his horse, and caught him just as he was about to cross the creek.

A desperate struggle followed, and the two men rolled over and over, both clutching the revolver, Finally the Frenchlman who was the stron ger, managed to force the nozzle of the weapon down and pulled: the trigger; but Dungey was able to throw up his hand, so that the shot did ' not take effect.'

The struggle for the revolver was renewed with increasing desperation, and again the revolver went off, the ball entering the nape of the Frenchman's neck a nd passing out over his left temple, killing him on the spot.

● Queen Victoria Crown, "Victorian Constabulary", Senior Commissioned Officer's Helmet Plate. c 1880.

● Extract from The Evelyn Observer, October 16, 1891

■ A Magisterial inquiry was held at Queenstown in 1890, before J. L. Beale, Esq., J.P, on the body of Michael Fahey, found dead at Black Calf when the following evidence was elicited :James Alexander stated the deceased was employed by his father at his farm at Kinglake.

On Friday night, the 27th June, deceased obtained a pint bottle of whisky and drank it all during the night.

The deceased left about 12 noon next day expressing his intention of meeting Mr. McInerney: did not see him after that.

By Police:---He had been drinking a week previous.

John Ninck stated - I have known the deceased, Michael Fahey, several years; he always drank to excess..

Saw him about 8.30 am on Sunday, the 29th June, lying in the open shed opposite my father's house at Black Calf; he was then very drunk. About 10 a.m. I assisted deceased a short distance up the road thinking he would go home ; but deceased only went about 100 yards. and sat down.

De ceased had a quart hottle with a small quantity of whisky in it.. He did not appear ill ; thought he would have a sleep and go home. Have seen him, (Fahey) lying speechless drunk on the road several times.

My father asked Moseley, who was: passing about 1p.m. to Kinglake, to give Fahey a lift.

I went to assist him in the dray, but after Moseley looked at him, he said he was dead. I then reported the matter to Constable Hunt.

Samuel Moseley stated:-- I have known the deceased 10 years;who has always drunk to excess. Was going to Kinglake on Sunday last; when, passing Mr. Ninck's place he asked me to give Fahey a lift up home; I said I would if I got assistance.

John Ninck came with, me but I found Fahey was dead. I felt his pulse and heart, but found there was no action of either.

Found a quart bottle,which contained a small quantity of spirits beside de ceased.

William Murphy stated - On Satur day last about 11.30 a.m.. the deceased came to my father's and asked me to get a quart bottle ol whiskey, from Queenstown.. I noticed he was. showing big signs of drink.

Constable Hunt stated that John Ninck reported the finding of the body of Michael Fahey at 4p.m. on Sun day, the 29th inst. I proceeded there and found the deceased lying in a recumbent position, and later making inquiries on the spot, and examining the deceased, I had the body removed to Queenstown for a magisterial inquiry Mr. J.L. Beale gave a verdict that the deceased, Michael Fahey, died at Black Calf, near Queenstown, on Sunday, the 29th June 1890 from alcoholic poisoning through excessive use of spirits.

- Evelyn Observer, 1890

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Kinglake Country Fair at Kinglake Memorial Reserve Photos: Ash Long

● Lindy Haggar and Julie Van Der Eynden of Kinglake Ranges Arts

● Leigh Bradstreet and Aaron Cowell of Kinglake SES unit

● John Stewart and Roger Cook of Kinglake Landcare Group

● Cheryl Chalmers and Christine Exton of the Kinglake Historical Society

● Carol Westworth talks Rotary with Kin Payne and Lance Payne

● Linda Craske and Chris Lloyd of the Country Fire Authority

● Jessica Hall and Daryl Lloyd of Kinglake CFA

● Bob Burns and Denise Doerner of the Rotary Club of Kinglake Ranges

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● Sue McCormack and Belinda O’Grady of Kinglake Ranges Children’s Centre

● Event C’tee: Georgia Shuttleworth, Stacey Crowther and Anita Gottwalt

● Leigh Drew and Daniel Ford of Kinglake Junior Football Club

● Erwin Zuber and Genine Cowell of Kinglake SES

● Vicky Dunell, Ian Dunell and Lesley Szetey of Kinglake CERT

● Leena McDougall, Sacha Pidot and Kristy Crisp of Middle Kinglake PS

● Suzanne Sullivan and Martine Fraser of Kinglake West Primary School

● Sheren Walters and Tim Connell of Kinglake Scout Group

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After a break of 20 years, Dot resumes Lollypop role

■ Alexandra's local lollypop lady, Dot Jackson, has picked up the stop bat for the first time in 20 years this week to volunteer as a School Crossing Supervisor.

Dot will be working the Downey St crossing several mornings a week for Murrindindi Shire Council.

Dot said she the last time she took on the Crossing Supervisor role was about 27 years ago in Alexandra - the community she has called home for close to 70 years "I was the 'Lollypop Lady' for about five

or six years before I started work at the hospital," she said.

But why has Dot volunteered to return to her old role now?

"I've got to be with kids because I just love them," she said. "I've looked after kids for nearly 64 years and wouldn't be without them in my life.

"You can say g'day, have a laugh with them and know you're helping them out by keeping them safe - and it makes me happy too."

Dot said another highlight for her is that many of the children she used to help across the road are now parents of the next round of children she's now supervising.

General Manager Infrastructure and Development, Stuart McConnell, said Council is seeking more volunteers to assist as School Crossing Supervisors in Alexandra to ensure children have a familiar face they can trust on their way to and from school during the week.

"While the crossings must be staffed each

morning and afternoon, no one person needs to be there five days a week. So the role is flexible - we can arrange shifts to suit availability," Mr McConnell said.

"Any amount of time people can spare would be very much appreciated. You will be provided with a uniform and we can organise a Working with Children Check for you if you don't already have one."

For more information or to express your interest in this community safety role please contact the Local Laws Unit on 5772 0333.

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Cancer link to processing

■ We hate to spoil your breakfast, but a groundbreaking new study by French scientists has linked processed foods such as cereals, mass-produced bread, and bacon to an increased chance of getting cancer.

The study, published by the British Medical Journal, suggests that the more "ultra-processed foods" ones made in factories with lots of added preservatives and flavourings a person consumes, the higher the risk of them developing certain types of cancer.

The risky foods also include chicken nuggets, chocolate bars, and sodas, so basically all of the most delicious things in the world.

The team of scientists studied the medical records and eating habits of nearly 105,000 people for the project and said, while further study is needed and they didn't want to be alarmist, the results were "consistent and quite compelling".

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After falling behind Australia's Scotty James and Japan's Ayumu Hiranoin the first qualifying run, White, 31, pulled out all the stops to win, with a near-perfect score of 98.5 in the second round. James took second place with 96.75, and Hirano fell into third with 95.25.

White, who gained fame as the Olympic half pipe winner in 2006 and 2010, suffered a setback in 2014 and came in fourth place.

With fans eager for a comeback, his journey to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics was almost derailed in October, when he suffered a brutal training injury that left him requiring 62 stitches in his face.

Ahead of the Games, however, he told reporters he'd come to terms with his loss in Sochi and come back "stronger than ever."

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Their surprise ceremony came shortly after Schumer, 36, made her relationship Instagram official, posting a PDAfilled picture from Ellen DeGeneres' 60th birthday party.

According to The Blast, Schumer and Fischer rented a private home in Malibu to say their vows in front of about 80 people, including Larry David, Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Aniston and David Spade.

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■ Flynn, the bichon frise, was crowned as America's top dog at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York.

The five-year-old pooch beat out six other finalists to win Best in Show, apparently impressing judges with his powder-puff fur and light-footed prance.

"It feels a little unreal," Flynn's handler, Bill McFadden, said after the event. "I came in expecting nothing and just hoping for a good performance and I think I got it," he said.

A total of 2 882 entries competed in the 142nd Westminster event, with 202 breeds and varieties.

Flynn competed against six other finalists, including Biggie the pug; Bean the Sussex spaniel, Slick the Border collie, Winston the Norfolk terrier, Lucy the borzoi, and Ty the giant schnauzer, who was the runner-up.

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■ Netflix has lured producer Ryan Murphy away from 21st Century Fox with a five-year deal reportedly worth as much as $300 million, one of the biggest deals ever for a TV producer.

Murphy, whose hits like Glee and American Horror Story attracted huge ratings, is due to move to Netflix in July, after his contract with Fox expires.

Fox executives reportedly sought to keep him around, and he was viewed as a potential boost for Walt Disney Co. once the studio takes over most of Fox's assets.

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"I am a gay kid from Indiana who moved to Hollywood in 1989 with $55 in savings in my pocket, so the fact that my dreams have crystallised and come true in such a major way is emotional and overwhelming to me."

■ Kim Jong Un has welcomed his sister home from the Winter Olympics, praising South Korea for its "impressive" and "sincere" hosting of the Games.

The North Korean leader's sister, Kim Yo Jong, led a delegation of officials whose attendance in Pyeongchang has been seen by many as a warming of relations after decades of hostility against each other since the Korean War in the 1950s.

North Korean state media quoted Kim Jong Un remarking on his "satisfaction" with the visit and "expressing thanks" to the South Korean hosts.

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Ed Henry, a family friend, said the cause was complications of respiratory failure.

■ Marty Allen, the bug-eyed comic who formed one half of the hit comedic duo Allen & Rossi, died last week in Las Vegas at age 95.

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150 Years of Local Press

‘Yea is doomed’: Melbourne Herald ■ Exactly 110 years ago this month, the end of Yea township was predicted with the announcement of the Trawool Scheme by the State Government.

An ‘Extraordinary Edition’ of The Yea Chronicle was published on the Monday night (March 30, 1908), with “several hundred copies” distributed, announcing plans, and the Yea public’s swift reaction.

The April 2, 1908, edition said: THETRAWOOLSURVEY. PUBLIC MEETINGATYEA. TRADESMEN'S GRIEVANCES VENTILATED, THE SCHEME CRIPPLES BUSINESSAND CHECKS ENTERPRISE. As the outcome of the very general feeling of uneasiness that exists among business people of this town and among a large section of property owners along the Goulburn regarding the probability of the proposed Trawool scheme being taken in hand in real earnest by the Government, a meeting convened by the shire president (Cr G. H. Evans) in response to a largely signed and influential requisition, was held in the shire-hall, Yea, on Saturday after noon last, The object of the meeting was to consider the desirability of urging the Government to expedite the survey connected with the scheme.

It is understood that a period of nine months will be occupied in accomplishing this task, for which a sum of £2000 has been voted.

There is, however, a consensus of opinion that the work can be completed in a shorter space of time, and in view of the fact that business is to a large extent suffering in the meantime, it was deemed advisable to bring the matter before the Government.

The meeting, which was attended by fully 100 persons, was a highly repre sentative one, the shire president being in the chair.

After referring to the reasons which prompted a postponement of the meeting a fortnight ago the Chairman said a that the possibility of a weir being built at Trawool and the consequent submerging of 3000 acres of land and the township of Yea, was seriously, affecting business.

The Board of Health was also tuning up the council, about the drainage of the town, but the shire council was powerless to do anything until it knew what the Government intended to do in connecion with the Trawool scheme.

He called on Mr F. G. Purcell to move the following resolution, namely : That the Government be urged to push on the survey in connec tion with the Trawool scheme with all the speed possible.

Cr O'Callaghan seconded the resoltion.

Cr Quinlan said that he did not think there was any necessity for such action.

From recent speeches made by Mr Bent and Mr Swinburne the an nouncement had been made that the survey would be carried out as speedily as possible.

It was no use impressing on either of those gentlemen to hasten the work, for they would be told that that was being done.

Mr F. G. Purcell said that it appeared as if the motion had been

● Trawool Station, looking towards Tallarook. Circa 1920. mis understood. When Parliament should not put on two parties of sur- ment, although he saw no reason why met a million. pounds would be veyors who should do the work in the motion could not also stand.

Mr E. S. Purcell said they wanted asked for in connection with the half the time.

Trawool scheme.

Cr Quinlan: And three parties in something more than Mr Swinburne could give them.

Mr Quinlan : Amillion and a half a third of the time!

Mr D. McLeish said the money Another half a million was neither Mr Seeger coincided with Cr had already been voted for the surhere nor there. (Laughter.)

O'Calaghan.

When the House a met it would Mr D. Tyrer said the people had vey.

They were not asking for money. require particulars of the cost of the good reasons for approaching the scheme - the amount of land that Government, which had shown its But if the work could be done in less time than nine months the expense would be submerged and the amount hand. of compensation that would have to The disposition was to dawdle would surely be less. be paid, and no information could le over the matter. It could do things He did not think they could do given until the survey was com- faster if it liked. The people had ev- more than see Mr Swinburne, who pleted. should be asked to carry out the work ery right to know how they stood.

The sooner this information could (Cheers.) more expeditiously. (Cheers.) be obtained the sooner we would Mr Tyrer suggested that the asThe motion was carried unaniknow our fate. sist ance of the council be sought. If mously.

It was, therefore, imperative that A further resolution was moved the council would take the matter up the survey should be carried out as by Cr O'Callaghan: out siders might be called in. (Hear, expeditiously as possible, so that That a deputation be formed to hear.) when the House met the necessary wait on the Premier to present the Cr T. McLeish said that what was data would be available. required was a general expression foregoing resolution.

He considered that a party of surMr Purcell seconded it. He said of opinion as to whether we were veyors might be started from the the business people in particular cer- going to get the scheme or not, other end. tainly required to be relieved of the (Cheers.)

Both parties could then work to- suspense they were enduring.

Mr F. G. Purcell said he would wards the centre and complete the Busi ness was to a certain extent withdraw his amendment conditional work in half the time that one party crippled, and enterprise had been on being allowed to propose it as a would do it. (Cheers.) . motion afterwards. checked.

Mr W. B. Steurt said the suggesThe motion that a deputation wait There was no doubt the scheme tion was impracticable, as the sur- would prove of very great advantage on the Premier was eventually carveyors must make a start from a to settlers in arid districts, and from ried. given point and work to a point at what may be read there seemed evMr F. G. Purcell's amendment pre the other end. ery probability that it would come in viously referred to was then proCr Dunlop, C.E, said the survey due course. posed as a motion. could be done more quickly. Two Mr E. S. Purcell and the ChairIf the Government said it must parties could work on either side of come, it was no use our saying we man thought there was no necessity the river. (Cheers.) don't want it. Then, considering the for it.

He paid a visit to Trawool last comparatively small area of land to It was simply double-banking it. week, and the work, to his mind, be submerged, when compared with Mr Black said that the object was to was not progressing as quickly as it the vast amount of good the water see Mr Swinburne to have a plain might be. would do, it was "but a drop in the business talk with him.

Hence the necessity for the mo- bucket" to us all (Cheers.)

The motion was at length carried, tion. He con sidered the Government Mr F. G. Purcell said he proposed three dissenting. should be urged to put on another to move an amendment that a strong ★ party on the other side of the river. deputatin be formed to wait on Mr THE Cr O'Callaghan said they were Swinburne at Trawool on Monday, "HERALD'S"IMPRESSIONS there to look after their own inter- the occasion of his visit there with The Melbourne "Herald " in reests. They should have it from the the State Governor. There was a ferring to the weir says:- Yea is Government that the survey could strong probability that some impor- doomed" said the Minister for Wanot be done in less time than nine tant information might be got from ter Supply when asked if the townmonths. If it could be done in six him. ship named would be really submonths they were perfectly justified Mr Black seconded the amend- merged by the proposed Trawool in in asking the Government to do it. ment. reservoir. ment to do it. (Cheers.)

Everyone who knows pretty little Mr E. S. Purcell considered that He remembered when the survey it would be unwise to interview Mr Yea wil hear this definite announce of the railway line to Alexandra was Swinburne in such an impromptu ment with keen regret. in progress, the announcement was fashion. No doubt he would receive Viewed from Constitution Hill, made that it would be completed in the deputation, but, it would better to on the southern boundary, the town15 or 18 months, whereas it took go to ‘headquarters’, as Mr Swin- ship looks like a huge basin, encircled between two and three years. as it is by hills rising gently from the burne would be unprepared.

Mr Hugh M'Donald said there township.

Cr O'Callaghan concurred. was no reason why the Government That is one of its recommendaMr Steuart favoured the amend-

tions for reservoir purposes, unfortunately, many of the people think.

At sunrise or sunset, Yea which, by the way, is named after a gallant soldier, is seen at its best.

There is then a "soft masic," as Moore calls it, about the hills, the valley and the streamlet (the Yea River), that is extremely soothing.

Though two trains per day run to and from Melbourne, you obtain but a faint echo ,of the busy world beyond.

And yet Yea is a very prosperous, solid place. Its 1100 inhabitants occupy about 220 buildings.

It possesses a shire hall with a somewhat pretentious tower, three churches, a substantially-built post office, a State school, a court-house, four well-appointed hotels, several stores and a butter factory. the buildings and equipment deeply attached as the people are to their township, they are naturally distressed at the prospect of being driven out of it, and compensation, even on a liberal basis, will not console them. ★ EXTRAORDINARY EDITION Monday, March 30, 1908 The deputation appointed by the public meeting on Saturday last waited on Mr Swinburne (Minister of Water Supply) at Trawool to-day.

There were present:-President of the Shire (Cr G. H. Evans), Crs Drysdale and Dunlop and Major Purcell.

The Hon. Robt. Harper. M.H.R., introduced the deputation to Mr Swinburne.

The inembers of the' deputation explained at length to Mr Swinburne the object of the meeting.

They wished to impress on him that the most important matter they had to bring under his notice was the has tening of the survey by putting on more surveyors.

They pointed out that owing to the uncertainty at present existing about the proposed Trawool Weir and the probable time it would take to complete the survey, the residents of Yea were suffering severe losses in their various callings.

Trade was depressed, and all improvements in the shire and to property were deferred until some definite information about the scheme was forthcoming.

Mr Swinburne, who was most gracious, said that he was delighted to receive the deputation, and would willingly give all possible information that he would proceed with the survey with all possible speed, but pointed out that surveyors for this special work were very scarce and difficult to obtain.

However, he would. do his best to obtain more surveyors. He stated that the work was of a very important nature, and the undertaking the largest of its kind in the world.

As to the carrying out of it the residents of Yea need entertain no doubt whatever. The whole of the work being carried out in the North at the present time was part of the scheme, and if the Trawool Reservoir were not constructed these works would be useless and work would have to cease there immediately: Yea will certainly be submerged in about five or six years.

As to compensation the Government did siot intend .that valuations of property in the shire should be depreciated and then bought by it on the low basis of valuations.

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Rating: MA15+ Length: 104 Minutes.

Stars: ***½ Summary: Three moms Amy (Mila Kunis), Kiki (Kristen Bell) and Carla (Kathryn Hahn) are trying to create the perfect Christmas for their families, and if that isn't hard enough, their mothers (Christine Baranski, Cheryl Hines and Susan Sarandon) show up unannounced, and things become more than overburdening.

Wildly outrageous and raunchy follow-up the last years sleeper hit "Bad Moms" is filled with an unexpected cavalcade of hardcore laughs, and even though our over-stressed moms delve into some over-thetop hi-jinks and debauchery, its heart remains firmly in place.

Not without its flaws, and stumbling occasionally, thanks to the chemistry of our charismatic leads and their mothers, this pushes all the buttons in most of the right places.

At its core is a good natured girl-power comedy of motherhood, friendship and family life that propels what could have been an otherwise bland sitcom structure to a delightfully entertaining and gleefully goofy adult comedy, one well worth making the investment of a baby-sitter and the cost of admission for all moms, dads and grandmothers to experience and relish.

FILM: TOMMY'S HONOUR: Genre: Biography/Drama/Romance.

Cast: Peter Mullan, Jack Lowden, Ophelia Lovibond, Sam Neill.

Year: 2016.

Rating: M. Length: 112 Minutes.

Stars: *** Verdict: St Andrews, Scotland in 1866, 15-year-old Tommy Morris is an avid golfer like his legendary and pioneering father, Tom Morris, the greens-keeper for The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, as well as the town's club- and ball-maker.

He is the two-time winner of the first major golf tournament, The Open Championship, which he founded in 1860, and also established golf's standard of 18 holes per round, but young Tommy soon outshines his father, and as the "dashing young man of golf", he draws flocks of spectators to the sport and becomes its first touring professional.

Solid, refreshing and engrossing account of Golf's modern origins and the legendary Father and Son relationship during changing times and its effect on the history of golf.

Respectfully and sensitively directed by Jason Connery (son of Sean Connery), beautifully filmed on striking locations and a standout cast led by veteran Scottish actor Peter Mullan as "Old" Tom Morris and Jack Lowden as young Tommy Morris, this is a biographical sports drama that is honest to its characters as well as the game, and as a result scores a hole in one.

FILM: BRAWL IN CELL BLOCK 99: Genre: Crime/Drama.

Cast: Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Carpenter, Don Johnson.

Year: 2017.

Rating: R18+ Length: 132 Minutes.

Stars: ***½ Verdict: After being fired from his job, a former boxer turns to his friend who hires him as a drug courier, but a trade goes horribly wrong and he ends up in prison, and the only problem is that a gang has kidnapped his pregnant wife and they will do an experimental operation on the baby unless he kills one of the inmates in brutal and unforgiving Cell Block 99.

Highly reflective of the '70's Grindhouse cinema "midnight-movie" genre, this tough, gritty, unpredictable and compelling bone-crunching prison drama is not for the squeamish, and remains riveting throughout due to intense performances, pacing and settings.

Like a fuse slowly working its way to an explosive conclusion, the transformation of Vince Vaughn is startling, and here he gives a hard-hitting and unforgettable performance, both sensitive and brutal, as the caged blackmailed courier in prison, as he will stop at nothing until his pregnant wife is safe again.

Of the supporting cast, including Jennifer Carpenter as the wife and screen veteran Udo Kier as The Blackmailer, they all add superbly to the mix, however, it is veteran Don Johnson as the menacing and unforgiving Cell Block 99 Warden that packs more punch than you can ever imagine.

Seductive as it is sometimes repulsive, writer-director S. Craig Zahler (Bone Tomahawk-2015) has created a tough, mean and intensely paced "pulp-fiction" thriller that boils, bubbles and then overflows with compassion and unrelenting brutality that will stay in the mind long after it's over.

- James Sherlock

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● An expert team explore the dangerous secrets of The Shimmer in Alex Garland's outstanding sci-fi/thriller Annihilation, now streaming on Netflix.2

Annihilation ■ (MA). 115 minutes. Now streaming on Netflix.

A film that should have been seen on the big screen is unfortunately trotted out on Netflix instead, but for those who are subscribed to the streaming giant, should definitely make the time to watch this intelligent, extremely well-crafted effort from Oscar nominated writer/ director Alex Garland (Ex Machina, 28 Days Later).

After what looks like a meteorite crashes into a lighthouse on the US coast, an otherworldly phenomenon starts to overtake the area, and it is beginning to increase in size, meaning it will eventually threaten populated areas and major cities.

A team of five (which includes Natalie Portman and Jennifer Jennifer Jason Leigh) are sent in to investigate what strange occurrences are taking place within its colourful, translucent walls.

Garland builds his story slowly, gradually revealing what the team are up against, and it makes for hypnotic, fascinating viewing.

Performances are strong, and the look and sound of the film is first-rate. Despite being exclusive to Netflix, one hopes this will get a Blu-Ray release down the track.

RATING - ****½

Death Wish ■ (R). 107 minutes. Now showing in selected cinemas.

This idiotic (and troubled) production has limped into local cinemas with little fanfare, and with good reason.

A redux of the classic 1974 film with Charles Bronson, this new but certainly not improved version is headlined by former box-office drawcard Bruce Willis, a once-terrific big screen action star who now sleepwalks through numerous direct-to-DVD duds.

Here he plays Chicago surgeon Paul Kersey, who becomes a ruthless vigilante after his wife and daughter are attacked by intruders in their own home one night.

Determined to bring the assailants to justice, Paul readily embraces the world of guns to achieve his goals.

Director Eli Roth, who helmed the Hostel films, aims for cool, 80sstyle fervour rather than looking at the subject matter in a serious manner, making the whole thing repugnant for all the wrong reasons.

RATING - *

Peter Rabbit ■ (PG). 95 minutes. Opens in cinemas on March 22.

Understandably changed to meet the needs of a modern audience, this weak, laboured effort would certainly have had author Beatrix Potter fuming over its clunky narrative and low-brow humour.

Peter (voiced by an exceedingly one-note James Corden) is more smug and obnoxious than genuinely endearing, while his supporting animal friends and family are barely developed beyond cardboard stereotypes.

Aussie Rose Byrne has little to work with as the token love interest, Sam Neill enjoys his very brief screen time, and only Domhnall Gleeson (Goodbye Christopher Robin, American Made) offers any real spark as the target of Peter's shenanigans.

Co-writer/director Will Gluck (Easy A) seems unable to blend Potter's traditional characters and storytelling with contemporary, high-pitched slapstick, and his script feels half-finished, with dialogue that is forever falling flat.

RATING - * ½

The Death of Stalin ■ (MA). 106 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas on March 29.

One may not see the cruel, ironfist rule of Stalin as the source for hilarious comedy, but writer/director Armando Iannucci provides just that, delivering a sharply funny film that also maintains a dark undercurrent throughout.

The title stipulates when the movie is set, and following his sudden, undignified departure, the race is on to who will replace him as supreme leader.

The role initially goes to CP Committee Leader Malenkov (Jeffrey Tambor), but others will do anything to get that prized role, including Beria (Simon Russell Beale), head of the Secret Police, and the ambitious Khrushchev (Steve Buscemi).

Iannucci balances laughs with the horror of what went on behind closed doors, and is a great companion piece with his TV series The Thick Of It and its movie off-shoot In The Loop.

The cast are excellent, with a riotous, stand-out turn from Jason Isaacs as the head of the Russian army.

RATING - ****

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NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON BLU-RAY THIS WEEK: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS [Mystery/Drama/Kenneth Branagh, Penelope Cruz].

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FERDINAND [Animated/Adventure/Comedy/ Raul Esparza].

PADDINGTON 2 [Family/Comedy/Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant].

PADDINGTON 2 - 4K [Family/Comedy/Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant].

NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES ON DVD HIGHLIGHTS: THE BIG HEAT [1053/Crime/Drama/Film Noir/Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, Lee Marvin].

NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC DVD HIGHLIGHTS: SAMURAI JACK: Season 5.

PAW PATROL: Mission Paw. A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE [Drama/TV Movie/Alec Baldwin, Jessica Lang].

DUCKMAN: The Complete Series.

THE DETECTORISTS: Series 3.

UN VILLAGE FRANCAIS: Volume 7.

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■ I always liked Dan Duryea in the films. He played the villain and had a leer on his face most of the time.

But in real life he apparently was a very nice man. Sometimes my inspiration for writing these articles comes from "spotting" actors in the old movies on cable television.

In this case I was watching a wonderful old film with Greer Garson and Gregory Peck in The Valley of Decision and Dan played a supporting role, so here we go …

Dan Duryea was born in 1907 in White Plains, New York.

He was the son of textile salesman Richard Duryea and his wife, Mabel. He began acting in his teenage years as a member of the White Plains High School Drama Club.

Dan wanted to be a professional actor but after graduating from Cornell University he became an advertising executive and married Helen Bryan in 1932.

He suffered a heart attack while playing basketball at a picnic and was advised to go into a profession with less pressure.

Dan had been in the advertising business for six years and decided he would follow his dream of becoming an actor.

In 1934 he had a small uncredited role in a film but then discovered that an old University friend had written a play titled Dead End which was to open on Broadway.

Dan asked if he could be in the production

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and was cast in a "walk on" role. Dead End had a long run and as time went by Dan was promoted to larger roles.

This exposure led to him being cast in the play The Little Foxes in which he portrayed the snotty nephew ‘Leo Hubbard’ who would easily sell his own mother down the river for spare change.

When the play was made into a film in 1941, director William Wyler insisted that Dan recreate his Broadway role.

This was a big break working alongside Bette Davis and he came to the attention of Hollywood.

During the 1940s Dan's notable films included The Pride of the Yankees, None But The Lonely

● Dan Duryea Heart, Scarlet Street, The Woman In The Window, Criss Cross, Too Late For Tears, Johnny Stool Pigeon and Along Came Jones.

His motto was "Once a scoundrel, always a scoundrel".

In the 1950s Dan continued to make films such as Winchester '73, Thunder Bay, Night Passage, Silver Lode, Ride Clear of Diablo, The Marauders and Storm Fear.

He was a pioneer in television and in 1952 starred in his own television series China Smith where he played a "soldier of fortune" living in Singapore.

He was a guest star in many television shows which included Riverboat, Adventures In Paradise, The Twilight Zone, Bonanza and Wagon Train.

Dan Duryea shunned Hollywood and preferred to be at home with his family. He was on the school parent teacher committee and also a scoutmaster at the local boy scout troop. One of his sons became and actor and the other an agent.

In 1965, he enjoyed one of his best sympathetic roles as a meek oil company accountant in Aldrich's The Flight of the Phoenix starring opposite his old friend James Stewart.

One of Dan's final acting roles was as a regular character in the television series Peyton Place.

His wife Helen died in 1967 of heart problems and Dan died a year later at age 61 after being diagnosed with cancer. They were buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Los Angeles.

In 2016 a biography was released titled Dan Duryea : Heel with a Heartwritten by Mike Peros.

This book, written with Duryea's surviving son Richard's co-operation, fully explores the life and legacy of a Hollywood icon.

Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - on Remember When - Sundays at 9.10pm And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon

Meet Elsie, the busiest girl in town ■ Elsie Eiler knows that the quickest way to get something done in the little village of Monowi in north-eastern Nebraska, is to do it herself.

And that’s not just in the tavern which she owns and is manager, barkeep, cook and bottle-washer too, but in Monowi generally as she also holds down the roles of Mayor, Town Clerk and Treasurer of the one-person Monowi Local Council, and is librarian for the 5000-volume Monowi Library.

And despite now being 84 years of age, Elsie also ensures the tavern sends its taxes off on time – to herself in her role as Council Treasurer to pass on to the State of Nebraska, that then sends it back to her as the local Mayor to keep Monowi’s four street lights ablaze every night.

If it all sounds a little bizarre it is, because Elsie is the only resident of Monowi that’s America’s only 1-person town or village, although it was two people for a near 30-years until her husband Rudy died in 2004.

Monowi was founded in 1902 when a rail line was extended there to open up the surrounding area to cattle ranching. The population peaked at around 150 in the 1930s, but the town died in the late 1960s when the railroad pulled its services with declining cattle shipments.

Yet despite its receding population, Rudy and Elsie Eiler built the Monowi Tavern in 1975, with Elsie’s “Coldest Beer In Town” (a sign outside proclaims) and her hamburgers, and hugely-popular pork fritters and crackling, still luring to today not only owners and workers from surrounding farms and ranches, but out-of-town groups from retirees to bikies curious to visit this one-person town and tavern.

Many also borrow old, time-before books fromMonowi’s Rudy’s Library that Elsie built to house her bookworm hubby’s extraordinary collection of 5000 books and journals.

Superbike

■ A 50-year-old prototype of a Honda CB750 motorcycle, a machine that was to go on to be dubbed “the world’s first superbike,” has sold in England for an extraordinary 161,000 pounds (that’sAU$287,000,) making

OK. With John O’Keefe Show Me The Money

● Joel Creasy ■ Showbiz and acting runs in the Creasey genes. Gay comedian Joel Creasey leads a team of panellists on Ten’s new program Show Me The Money, plus he is a regular on Dave Hughes’s Agony Aunt show.

Then there’s Joel’s Dad who you might recall as one of the rugged actors in Solo soft drink TV commercials of the ‘70s.

Inside Football axed

● Monowi Tavern, unchallenged in its claim to serve “The Coldest Beer In Town" than 40,000 pounds (AU$71,350) … a mere quarter of that final selling price The CB750 prototype was one of just four hand-built by Honda in 1968 to promote the commercial launch of the CB750 range in 1969, 4-cylinder machines capable of a then unheardof 200kmh and more, and described as “the most sophisticated production bikes ever… top landmarks of Japanese automotive technology.”

Only the one just sold at auction in England and one other prototype are still in existence today – the other reselling in America in 2014 for US$148,000 (AU$187,000.)

A third one of the four disappeared off the radar in France many years ago, and the fourth was crushed as scrap in the US in 2013.

The one just sold in England through auction house H&H Classics, with David Ellis had been owned for the past 35 years it the world’s most expensive motor- by the one enthusiast until his death cycle ever sold at auction. last year, with its world-record price And what is probably more amaz- the result of keen international intering, is that it had been appraised by est and an extended-bidding battle. experts as likely to go for no more - David Ellis

Struth

■ There’s never a dull moment at Crocmedia. People come and go, some folk sue, others move on, just like journalist/producer Mitch Cleary who has given notice to join AFL Media.

Mitch has previously worked on TV and radio productions with Crocmedia.

Another fallout is Inside Football, the Aussie Rules hard copy magazine, has reportedly got the chop.

Just a jump to the left

■ Todd McKenney replaces you-know-who in the 2018 season of The Rocky Horror Show, starting July 13.

Another newcomer for same show is popular stage, screen and IGA shopper Shane Jacobson as The Narrator.

Hard Quiz

■ I notice there is a new board game in the stores based on the ABC show Hard Quiz. Should be renamed Bored Quiz because that's how it makes me feel with the inane questions and chatter of compere Tom Gleeson.

Frank, 80, off to the UK

■ Eighty-year-old vocalist Frank Ifield is still singing his heart out, and soon off to UK for a month of personal appearances.

Frank is world famous for his chart toppers including four No 1 hits in 1962/3.

Radio merry-go-round

■ After seven years with Gold FM, Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehman got the flick, only to be picked up by ABC Radio to co-host its Saturday and Sunday broadcasts of AFL games.

‘Lehmo’ is joined on air with Emma Race and footy tragic Angela Pippos.

‘Lehmo’ will continue as a panellist on The Project .

- John O’Keefe

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Down 1. Manages 2. Annoyed 3. Abstains from food 4. Salt Lake City state 5. Absconded (3,3) 7. Severely simple 8. Seedy conditions 9. Discharge 10. Talk wildly 11. Muscle rupture 12. Fire-resistant material 13. Of war 14. Country dance 15. Leaked slowly 16. Aura 17. Windscreen cleaner 18. Rocky Mountains state 19. Early guitars 24. Tenant's fee 26. Fish traps 30. Quarrel 33. Document bag, ... case 34. Evoke 35. Cavalryman 38. Triangular-sided building 39. Constantly busy (2,3,2) 40. Learn (4,3) 42. Great ages 43. Charges with crime 46. Furiously 47. Beliefs 49. Properly nourished (4-3) 50. Frostier 51. Stray 53. Bewails 54. More mature 55. Biblical sea 59. Oil paintings 60. Skittles 67. Lowers (oneself) 68. Fishing boat 69. Ex-pupils' get-together 70. Invigorate 72. Residential locations 74. Score after deuce 76. Exposed 77. French N-Test region, ... Atoll 78. Rude 79. Pestered 81. Cargo door 84. Unnerves 87. Strong coffee 89. Nonconformists 91. Primitive 92. Japan's second largest city 98. Recording room 101. Restrict (3,2) 102. Asian cricketing nation 103. Flattened 108. Countless number 109. Saturate (with colour) 110. Turn inside-out 112. Remembered 116. Carpenters 119. Brightening up 120. Proper behaviour 123. Now Zimbabwean 124. Set apart 128. News-sheet 130. Ill-bred 132. Unfulfilled

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Local Paper Magazine

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‘My favourite Italian bear’

Country Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Stars’ new album

■ Seventies country rock legends Stars are releasing their brand new album Boundary Rider in April.

The album promises seven new songs and 4 previously unrecorded tracks from their deceased band member and songwriter Andy Durant.

The reformed iconic Australian group have been knocking out audiences over the past few years with their own brand of timeless songs.

Melbourne fans can catch the group at the Thornbury Theatre on April 13.Friday

April at the Guild

■ The Country Music Guild at Pascoe Vale RSL will present the following artists for April.

Fri. April 6. The Con Artists. Fri . April 13. Honky Tonk Rockers. Fri. Apr. 20. Rough Cut. Fri. Apr. 27. The Bakersfield Glee Club All shows commence 8pm to 11pm.

Corryong 2018

■ The annual Man from Snowy River Festival kicks off from April 5 to April 8.

The popular event attracts visitors from all over Australia and is held at the Corryong Recreation Reserve.

North East Victorian musical performers will include Adam Harvey and Beccy Cole, Fanny Lumsden, Travis and Jake Sinclair, amongst others.

More info: www.bushfestival.com.au - Rob Foenander

■ JOHN ROZENTALS salutes an Italian family's hard work and sacrifice I feel that I must begin this column with a disclosure. I spent three years at college with Rob Fiumara, the proprietor and winemaker at Leeton's Lillypilly Estate, and consider him a good friend.

Indeed, I often refer to him as 'my favourite Italian bear', though I must admit that I don't know many Italian bears.

His family's story is a typical migrant story - one of hard work and sacrifice bringing their just rewards.

Rob's father, the late Pasquale 'Pat' Fiumara, migrated to Australia in the 1950s, leaving his beloved wife and five sons in Italy while he saved enough for them to join him.

Pat soon started selling a bit of produce from a roadside barrow on the edge of Leeton, and watched that barrow grow into the Golden Apple, the town's biggest supermarket.

Rob was the first of seven brothers born in Australia, and at school always showed above-average ability in maths and science.

When he told his father that he wanted to be a winemaker, Pat's response was to plant the Lillypilly vineyard.

It wasn't showing off, it was just

● Rob Fiumara pours a taste of Lillypilly sweet white. the way that the family did things. blend of traminer and semillon, The older brothers had all been for which he had trademarked the carved leading positions in the name 'Tramillon'.

Like others in the region, Rob Golden Apple, now it was Rob's has found that the Riverina can, turn to build a career.

He soon repaid that faith, win- in some years, produce outstandning a trophy at the 1983 Royal ing botrytised sweet whites.

Sydney Show with his first wine, a His Lillypilly Noble Blend has blend of traminer and semillon, often outranked the extremely Sydney Show with his first wine, a highly regarded De Bortoli Noble

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One in the show ring and from vintages such as 2008 is simply sublime.

Visit www.lillypilly.com.au WINE REVIEWS Lillypilly Estate 2014 Shiraz ($19.50): This dry red doesn't scream varietal purity from the glass, but it does come across as a robust, full-bodied wine does the region proud and is a great match with a high-quality char-grilled steak.

Lillypilly Estate Fiumara 7 Domenic Blend ($26.50 for 375ml): Named for the late Dominic, the eldest of Pat's and Angela's seven sons, this a delightful tawny-hued fortified that I find reminiscent of fine, mature muscat. Good on its own with good company after a hearty meal.

WINE OF THE WEEK Lillypilly Estate 2015 Noble Blend ($35 for 375ml): Made from 75 per cent sauvignon blanc and 25 per cent semillon, this botrytised sweet white is fetching the sort of price its record of show trophies and gold medals more than justifies.

It's luscious and delicious. Don't overdo the sweetness of accompanying food. The wine goes very well with a simple selection of great fruit, or, indeed, with soft, brie-style cheese.

- John Rozentals

Observations

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Top 5

THE T OP 5 C OMMENT S HEARD TOP COMMENT OMMENTS DURING THE WEEK IN ‘MARRIED A T FIRS T SIGHT’.

AT FIRST 5. "The judges have a great job. Start a fight then walk away.”

4. "Barnaby ... er ... Dean.”

3. "One good thing - we don't have to put up with the Oldfields.”

2. "Look ... there's Bernard Tomic.

He's wandered on to the wrong set".

1. "Look at Sarah's lips. That's not Botox, I reckon she's stuffed a couple of bratwurst sausages in there.”

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What The Papers Say 1300 sign petition

■ A petition by Seymour locals demanding Whiteheads Creek be cleaned out has received almost 1300 signatures in a matter of weeks.

Vicki and Peter Chapman have been hard at work talking to people around town about the risk posed to the residents of Seymour from the build up of sediment, trees and debris in the creek.

- Seymour Telegraph

Men’s Business

■ A Secret Men’s Business session will be held at Caveat Church at 5.30pm tomorrow (Thurs., Mar. 22).

All people in the district are welcome, gold coin donation towards a barbecue, BYO. - Granite News

Grenade at Euroa

■ A Response Squad from Melbourne was called in to take control of an incident where a grenade was handed in to Euroa Police Station.

Senior Constable Pat Storer said there was “no sinister intent” behind the grenade being given to police.

“A resident has found the old grenade at their property and been advised to hand it in to police,” he told the Gazette.

“This resident wasn’t aware that you shouldn’t bring something like this into a police station, and although the pin was still in the grenade, we had to take precautions.”

- Euroa Gazette

Wombat plea

■ Lesley Pinkerton, a registered wildlife carer and Upper Yarra Wildlife Rescue Network treasurer, says that in 50 years’ time the the Common Bare Nosed Wombat could be extinct – seen only in zoos.

- Mountain Views Mail

Fight for safety

■ A Don Valley woman, who was lucky to escape the Black Saturday bushfires, says the Government is more concerned with saving trees than saving people’s lives.

After writing more than 30 letters to politicians, State Government departments and a fire expert, mother-of-four Bronwyn Page is distraught no-one will listen to her concerns that revegetating Haining Farm could end in tragedy.

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning wants to turn the dairy farm into a wildlife corridor for critically endangered species by planting more than 315,000 trees and shrubs.

- Lilydale and Yarra Valley Leader

Mansfield in ‘5’

■ Mansfield has been named in the top five places for families to live in Victoria.

A survey conducted by Rent asked more than 57,000 reviewers to consider Australia’s individual suburbs, assessing them against a range of features such as proximity to services, public transport, café life and schools, to name a few.

- Mansfield Courier

Recycling plan

■ South Morang could become home to Victoria’s main recycling plant under a new proposal from the Victorian Socialists.

The party is making a run at the Victorian Upper House in the Northern Metropolitan region and has earmarked Whittlesea as an area in dire need of public services and infrastructure.

- Whittlesea Leader

Festival cancelled

■ The Warrandyte Festival last Saturday (Mar. 17) was cancelled due to the severe fire danger and Total Fire Ban. This decision was made in consultation with the CFA, Victoria Police, the SES and Manningham Council.

- Warrandyte Diary

Court Lists Seymour Magistrates’ Court - Criminal Case Listings Thursday, March 22 Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division.

Victoria Police - Cutler, J v Inness, Allen. Seymour Victoria Police - Smith, J v Inness, Alan. Wangaratta Victoria Police - Webster, B (41109) v Kirwen, Bradley.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Jones, B (30153) v Kola, Klemend James. State Hwy Patrol-North Victoria Police - Ellis, J (40810) v Meakins, Jennifer.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Garbutt, E (35708) v Voss, Peter Richard.

Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Tatti, M (41386) v Holmes, Jacqueline.

Uni-Fawkner Victoria Police - Taylor, Y (36839) v Stanford, Donald.

Socit-Seymour Victoria Police - Iliff, R (38419) v Hines, Wesley. Highway Patrol-Wodonga Victoria Police - Raynor, S (20606) v Potter, Christopher.

Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Alexander, J (38787)v Colenso, Ricky.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Raynor, S (20606) v Ahmed, Baijid. UniBroadford Victoria Police - Rogers, M (40077) v Lennon, Mitchell.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Walton, A (40916) v Goodrope, Matthew William. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Bennett, N (36915) v De Graaf, Kevin Daniel. Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - Baker, S (23294) v Phillips, Douglas.

Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Dowell, C (24892) v Logie, Alannah.

Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Costello, A (39811) v Alexander, Ami. Highway Patrol-Cobram Victoria Police - Thomas, S (40419) v Nesbitt, Anthony Peter. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Bortolotto, C (40740) v Alexander, Ami. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Garbutt, E (35708) v Meade, Shane.

Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Dowell, C (24892) v Logie, Allanah. Traffic Camera Office Environment Protection Authority - Ryan, M v Byriell, Geoffrey Noel. Environment Protection Authority Victoria Police - Browne, G (39176) v Scattolin, Jacob.

Operations Response Team Three Victoria Police - Sanderson, L (41694) v Mccormick, Belinda Anne. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Eaton, S (30260) v Brookes, James Andrew. Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Mcgovern, A (34197) v Tanaka, Cody Kenneth.

Victoria Police - Grant, B (28598) v Sholz, Naomi. CiuMitchell Victoria Police - Kochhar, J (41002) v Illingworth, Frances.

Ciu-Moreland Victoria Police - Bryan, L (35203) v Lennon, Mitchell.

Socit-Seymour Victoria Police - Palmer, M (42336) v Jain, Raj. Uni-Broadmeadows Victoria Police - Guglielmi, R (32001) v Mcpherson, Timothy Richard. State Hwy PatrolNorth

80 Years Ago Victoria Police - Rogers, M (40077) v De Graaf, Kevin Daniel. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Binns Saxby, M (38713) v De Graff, Kevin. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Howell, B (41055) v Goggin, Dylan. UniMernda Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Browne, Christopher. Office Of Victoria Police - Toll En- The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Harvey, J forcement - Victoria Police - (31671) v Jones, Daniel Ryder.

Toll Enforcement v Inness, Crime Scene ServicesAllan. Melbourne Victoria Police - Stephens, Mitchell Community Corrections S (40205) v Paine, Darren. UniCentre - Peacock, T v Wright, Seymour Victoria Police - Stephens, James. Seymour Community S (40205) v Paine, Kayd. Uni- Correction Centre Community Corrections Seymour Victoria Police - Voisey, A Centre - Peacock, T v Wright, (41594) v Izzard, Jaxon. Uni- James. Seymour Community Correction Centre Seymour Victoria Police - Wilson, S Victoria Police - Round, P (38567) v Izzard, Jaxon. Uni- v Inness, Alan. Broadford Community Corrections Seymour Victoria Police - Stephens, Centre - Peacock, T v Wright, S (40205) v Hall, Neil Russell. James. Seymour Community Correction Centre Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Heard, M Victoria Police - Infringement - Victoria Police Infringe- (34494) v Gutterson, Warren ment v Chamberlain, Paul. Anthony. Uni-Alexandra Community Corrections Melbourne Victoria Police - Thomas, S Centre - Peacock, T v De Graaf, (40419) v Izzard, Jaxon. Dtu- Kevin Daniel. Seymour Community Correction Centre Seymour Friday, March 23 Victoria Police - Swan, P Mitchell Shire Council (39871) v De Graff, Kevin.

Minnitt, T v James, Aaron BenUni-Euroa Victoria Police - Fidler, T jamin. Mitchell Shire Council Mitchell Shire Council (41595) v De Graaf, Kevin.

Ward, M v Asta Property Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Costa, C Group Pty Ltd. Mitchell Shire (28340) v De Graaf, Kevin. Council Mitchell Shire Council Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - Warren, M Anselmo, B v Gokdemir, (41378) v Chamberlain, Paul. Huseyin. Mitchell Shire Council Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Basham, D Victoria Police - Eaton, S (30260) v Schwab, William. (29613) v Kelly, Jonathan Uni-Yea Mark. State Hwy Patrol-West Victoria Police - Fraser, P Victoria Police - Stephens, (35913) v Bucman, Alex. Uni- S (40205) v Hall, Neil. UniKilmore Seymour Victoria Police - Williams, Mitchell Shire Council G (37972) v Izzard, Jaxon. Uni- Minnitt, T v James, Aaron BenSeymour jamin. Mitchell Shire Council Victoria Police - Warren, M Victoria Police - Batten, S (41378) v Marsh, Eden. Uni- (38514) v Fitzell, Keith. UniSeymour Broadford Community Corrections Royal Soc. Prevention CruCentre - Downie, D v Wright, elty To Animals - Calleja, L v James. Community Correc- Healy, Heather. Royal Soc. tions Centre Prevention Cruelty To Animals Victoria Police - Bortolotto, Royal Soc. Prevention CruC (40740) v Giacominato, An- elty To Animals - Calleja, L v thony Ernesto. Uni-Kilmore Healy, Heather. Royal Soc. Victoria Police - Bortolotto, Prevention Cruelty To Animals C (40740) v Giacominato, AnVictoria Police - Rogers, M thony Ernesto. Uni-Kilmore (40077) v Bethune, Dale Victoria Police - Swan, P Geoffrey. Uni-Seymour (39871) v Degraff, Kevin. UniVictoria Police - Warren, M Euroa (41378) v Bethune, Dale. UniVictoria Police - Carland, J Seymour (34285) v Nesbitt,Anthony PeVictoria Police - Fidler, T ter. Ciu-Mitchell (41595) v Collett, Michelle.

Victoria Police - Jackson, A Uni-Seymour (41009) v Alexander, Ami. UniVictoria Police - Brown, I Kilmore (24991) v Campion, Wendy.

Victoria Police - Cook, K Ciu-Yarra Ranges (41646) v De Graaf, Kevin Victoria Police - Voisey, A Daniel. Uni-Seymour (41594) v Bethune, Dale. UniVictoria Police - Jackson, A Seymour (41009) v Alexander, Ami. UniCommunity Corrections Kilmore Centre - Cochrane, S v Fitzell, Victoria Police - Shortt, T Keith Harold. Seymour Com(40203) v De Graaf, Kevin. munity Correction Centre Uni-Seymour Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Carland, J Traffic Camera Office v Mc (34285) v De Graaf, Kevin Cardel, Samuel L Melbourne Daniel. Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - Porter, I Victoria Police - Round, P (33403) v Keen, Darren. Ciu(38567) v Degraaf, Kevin Mitchell Daniel. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Brown, T Victoria Police - Chief Com- (29986) v Mckay, Matthew missioner Of Police (00008) v John. Uni-Kilmore Rowlands, Jacob. Office Of Victoria Police The Chief Commissioner Fairweather, R (24890)v Victoria Police - Castano, R Engellenner, Justin. Uni(31789) v Stokes, Greame. Kilmore ● Turn To Page 46 Heavy Vehicle Unit Contents of Court Lists are intended for information purposes only. The lists are extracted from Court Lists, as supplied to the public, by the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, often one week prior to publication date; for current Court lists, please contact the Court. Further details of cases are available at www.magistratescourt.vic.gov.au The Local Paper shall in no event accept any liability for loss or damage suffered by any person or body due to information provided. The information is provided on the basis that persons accessing it undertake responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of its content. No inference of a party’s guilt, innocence or liability should be made by publication of their name as a defendant. Court schedules may be changed at any time for any reason, including withdrawal of the action by the Plaintiff/Applicant. E&OE.

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Cathkin notes ■ The new Yarck Hall made a delightful setting for the party given by Mr. and Mrs. Kroschel, of Cathkin, on Saturday, March 12, to celebrate the coming of age of their daughter, Brenda.

Mrs. Kroschel, wearing a graceful frock of black lace, assisted her daughter in receiving the guests. Miss Kroschel looked charming in a dainty frock of apple green taffeta.

Dancing went with a good swing until twelve o'clock,.when the guests proceeded to the supper room where a delightful supper was served. Mr. Peacock acted as chairman.

After the loyal toast had been honored, Mr. Wal. Scale proposed the toast of the guest of honor, and he was supported by Mr. J. Macintyre, and Mr. K. Scale.

Mr.Staggard responded on behalf of Miss Kroschel. Mr. H. S. Smith moved the toast of "Our host and hostess," and in concluding he thanked Mr. and Mrs. Kroschel on behalf of the gathering for the delightful evening and expressed the great pleasure of all their friends in being present on such an occasion.

Mr. Kroschel responded on behalf of Mrs. Kroschel and himself. Mr. Loveland moved a vote of thanks to the chairman.

The evening was brought to a close with the singing of Auld Lang Syne. Miss Kroschel received many lovely and useful presents.

Dog kills sheep ■ During the week a dog got among a flock of sheep owned by Mr. D. J. Tuttle, of Wollert, killed a number, and so maimed the remainder that they had to be destroyed. Mr. Tuttle lost altogether 28 sheep, all of which had been savagely bitten in the throat.

The animal had made no attempt to eat any of the sheep, so it could not have been hunger that had driven it to attack the animals. Much sympathy is felt for Mr. Tuttle in his serious loss, and it is hoped that the marauder will soon meet his end from a charge of shot.

Yarra Glen Show ■ Judging from the increased interest on the part of district residents and exhibitors, the Yarra GlenAgricultural and Horticultural Society's annual show, which was hold last Saturday, is. definitely on the up grade and is destined to become the premier rural display in the Yarra Valley.

W’sea Association ■ Mernda No. 1 v Yan Yean-Mernda No. 1 visited Yan Yean on Saturday and played a very close and enjoyable game which' resulted in a win for Mernda by four games.

Scores are (Mernda players mentioned first) - E. Bassett and R. Collins d A. Smith and McAuliffe 8-5; A. Heal and I. Smith d C Smith andG. Draper 8-7; J. Bassett and Mrs. Heal d L. and S. Draper 8-5; N Hope and D. Kilpatrick lost to M. Gibbs and A. Kerr 6-8; E. Bassett and J. Bassett d A. Smith and L Draper 8-7; R. Collins and N. Hope lost to McAuliffe and S. Draper 4-8; A. Heal and Mrs. Heal lost to C Smith and M. Gibbs 5-8; T. Smith and D Kilpatrick d G. Draper and A. Kerr8-3. Totals: Mernda No 1 55 games; Yan Yean 51 games.

Arthurs Ck tennis ■ On Saturday the final semi-final was played at Arthur's Creek between Hazel Glen and Hurstbridge before a very fine gathering.

Hazel Glen took the first gents, and first ladies fairly comfortably; the second gents also going sto Hazel Glen after a close set.

Hazel Glen took six sets to three, thus depriving Hurstbridge of any further ennis this season.

Hur stbridge received great support from Mr. Harley Whiteand Mrs. Beaton who gave their best for the day, while Ruth Laidlay was outstanding for the Glen, and Neil Laidlay was hard to beat. The whole team played well together.

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Schools Yea drill ■ An evacuation dill was held at Yea Primary School on Tuesday last week (Mar. 13). It is an Education Department requirement that staff and students know what to do if an evucation is to take place.

Cluster ■ Leckie Park, Alexandra, was the venue for Cluster Sports Day amongst local primary schools on Friday (Mar. 16).

A barbecue luncheon was held

Elected ■ Lareesa Brennan is President of the Flowerdale Primary School Parents and Friends’ Group.

Claire Davidson has been appointed as Secretary and Hayley Harper is Treasurer. There is one vacancy on the School Council.

First Aid ■ Training in first aid will be held this week for Alexandra Primary School this week.

Newsroom ■ Alexandra Secondary College is supporting opportunities for students via thenew format of the Murrindindi Virtual Newsroom.

Mayor, Cr Charlie Bisset, features in a Facebook promotion for the MVN. James Gillespie, Will Nash and Issac Horton have obtained a part time work, writing for the Newsroom.

The project is a collaboration with Trent McCarthy from the Central Ranges Local Learning and Employment Network and Brad Quilliam of North East Community Initiatives.

The Murrindindi Virtual Newsroom offers readers the opportunity to view current local events and youth issues via the Facebook platform. The MVN team aims to further develop their newsletter content as well as showcase various local businesses by developing their online profile and create their webpages.

Interviews ■ Parent-Teacher Interviews will be held at Whittlesea Secondary College today (Wed.). The end of Term II takes place on Thursday next week (Mar. 29) at 2.30pm.

Hot buns ■ Whittlesea Primary School isw holding a Hot Cross Bun fundraiser, with all proceeds going towards school improvements The projects nearing the ‘construction’ stage, include the shade shelter, paving and vegetable garden.

Court Lists ● From Page 45 Victoria Police - De Bruyckere, M (33701) v Miller, Amelia Jade. Highway PatrolWallan Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Tully, Matthew James. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Community Corrections Centre - Macdougall, M v Bethune, Dale. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Dowell, C (24892) v Zerna, Michael.

Traffic Camera Office Tuesday, March 27 Victoria Police - Dowell, C (24892) v Simmons, Trinity.

Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Gray, K (33459) v Tahla, Eugenia. UniCorio Thursday, March 29 Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Hislop, Steven Paul, Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Garbutt, E (35708) v Kinley, Jessica. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Garbutt, E (35708) v Le, Diep Thi. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Shortt, T (40203) v Dick, Anthony. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Ellis, J (40810) v Togay, Gokhan. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Jackson, A (41009) v Nelson, Iesha. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Thornton, A (41692) v Dick, Anthony James. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Ioannidis, C (30723) v Watts, Stacey Nicole. State Hwy Patrol-North Victoria Police - Dawson, C (35574) v Young, Jorden Anthony. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Broadway, B (42074) v Humphrey, Brett Raymond. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Williams, G (37972) v Nicolosi, Benjamin. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Rourke, M (41690) v Humphrey, Brett.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Bortolotto, C (40740) v Corsi, Carlo. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Dowell, C (24892) v Lawrence, Clifford.

Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Baker, S (23294) v Zhu, Hong. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Brown, T (29986) v Byne, Fiona Louise .Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Lock, M (42446) v Nicolosi, Benjamin James. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Webster, B (41109) v Ryan, Tegan. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Donohue, B (41483) v Meilak, Kurt. UniWallan Victoria Police - Dowell, C (24892) v Fairweather, Michael. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Brown, T (29986) v Byne, Fiona Louise .Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Lock, M (42446) v Nicolosi, Benjamin James. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Webster, B (41109) v Ryan, Tegan. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Donohue, B (41483) v Meilak, Kurt. UniWallan Victoria Police - Dowell, C (24892) v Fairweather, Michael. Traffic Camera Office.

Victoria Police - Dowell, C (24892) v Fairweather, Michael. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Dowell, C (24892) v Fairweather, Michael. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Dowell, C (24892) v Fairweather, Michael. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Ellis, J (40810) v Gazzara, Katin. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Webster, B (41109) v Gazzara, Kaitin James. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Carter, S (42829) v Keane, Jennifer.

Pcet-Epping Victoria Police - Carter, S (42829) v Wojtniak, Andrew.

Pcet-Epping Victoria Police - Wells, B (37438) v Ross, Jayden Daniel.

Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Boxall, T (39656) v Horton, Leanne. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Vearing, Darren.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Edwards, P (42776) v Sutherland, Jake Michael. Pcet-Seymour Victoria Police - Davidge, K (37856) v Fitzgerald, Kya Lee. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Walsh, R (33176) v Brennan, Adrian.

Victoria Police - Thomas, S (40419) v Sundblom, Sarah Isabel. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Mcauley, M (41311) v Anderson, Helen.

Uni-Maryborough Victoria Police - Cross, A (32254) v Ash, Robert. UniRobinvale Victoria Police - Binns Saxby, M (38713) v Story, Russell Byron. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Engel, M (21896) v Jasionek, Matthew.

Ciu-Alexandra Victoria Police - Clark, P (38823) v Ryan, Tegan. UniWallan Victoria Police - Garbutt, E (35708) v Higgins, Erryn Maree. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Alexander, J (38787)v Thorpe, Michelle.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Engel, M (21896) v Howatson, Justin.

Ciu-Alexandra Victoria Police - Binns Saxby, M (38713) v Johnson, Rachael. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Alexander, J (38787)v Morritt, Chantelle.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Batten, S (38514) v Stirling, Danielle.

Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Davidge, K (37856) v Beasley, Jodie Elizabeth. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Chief, C (90003) v Dodd, Clinton R. Police - Chief Commissioner's Office Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Crawford, Christopher. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Brown, G (37441) v Barrat, Leigh. CiuHume Victoria Police - Feltham, C (32024) v Driscoll, Arron Gary.

Solo Unit Victoria Police - Porter, I (33403) v Gorry, Vincent. CiuMitchell Victoria Police - Shortt, T (40203) v Lindsay, Lorraine.

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Victoria Police Woodstock, S (39399) v Wilson, Klay Zachary. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Dwight, K (26884) v Marchant, Geoffrey Meredith. Uni-Woods Point Victoria Police - Gillard, P (22715) v Scott, John. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Blackall, J (39856) v Hamstead, Scott Robert. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Infringement - Victoria Police Infringement v Thompson, Martin Gerard. Melbourne Victoria Police - Dwight, K (26884) v Barnes, Stephen Kenneth. Uni-Woods Point Victoria Police - Dwight, K (26884) v Watt, Jason David.

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Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Pelling, K (35629) v Ciccone, Francesco.

Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Dowell, C (24892) v Bajaj, Tarun. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police Bronsgeest, P (27313) v Rutherford, Scott.

U n i Jamieson Victoria Police - Brodley, P (32351) v Elias, Stacey Lee. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Crawford, G (37574) v Barowski, Joshua Rodney. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Blackall, J (39856) v Crawford, Benjamin. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Downey, A (37208) v Elias, Stacey. UniBenalla Victoria Police - Thompson, I (32126) v Longhurst, Stuart. UniMarysville Victoria Police - Reed, R (30544) v Longhurst, Stewart.

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(34736) v Purcell, Jordon Luke.

Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police - Hamill, I (22768) v Purcell, Jordan Luke.

Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police - Lampkin, B (33527) v Sen, Yusuf. UniMansfield Victoria Police - Lampkin, B (33527) v Sen, Serkan. UniMansfield Victoria Police - Heard, M (34494) v Kelly, Timothy Phillip. Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police Woodstock, S (39399) v White, Samatha Jane. Highway Patrol-Mansfield Victoria Police - Brodley, P (32351) v Hewitt, Raymond William. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Pelling, N (35235) v Mackay, Graeme.

Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Smith, T (27151) v Elias, Stacey. Highway Patrol-Benalla Victoria Police Woodstock, S (39399) v Peach, Shannon. Highway PatrolMansfield Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Mcleod, Benjamin James. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Ischovits, Jake Rama. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Community Corrections Centre - Brunec, S v Perrett, Kyle David. Community Corrections Centre Community Corrections Centre - Brunec, S v Perrett, Kyle David. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Parker, T (40522) v Fantulin, Jesse Elvis.

Uni-Narre Warren Victoria Police - Smith, B (29408) v Mcmahon, Brennan Joel. Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police Cunningham, B (37768)v Walsh, Mark. Solo Unit Victoria Police - Briggs, S (39439) v Foots, Benjamin.

Ciu-Hume Friday, March 30 Victoria Police - Gruber, K (41577) v Bradley, Andrew.

Uni-Moorabbin Wednesday, April 11 Victoria Police - Hamill, I (22768) v Purcell, Anthony Robert. Uni-Alexandra Victoria Police Woodstock, S (39399) v Walker-Seeber, Lachlan John.

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Toll Enforcement v Perrett, Elise.Melbourne Victoria Police - Toll Enforcement - Victoria Police Toll Enforcement v Mccolley, Alicia. Melbourne Victoria Police - Toll Enforcement - Victoria Police Toll Enforcement v Perrett, Kyle. Melbourne Victoria Police - Cameron, R (30078) v Crawford, Bradley James. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Cameron, R (30078) v Crawford, Bradley James. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Brodley, P (32351) v Yu, Xinqiang. UniMansfield Victoria Police - Almeida, S (37324) v Baird, April Skye.

Uni-Ballarat Victoria Police - Haans, P (35735) v Baird, April Skye.

Uni-Ballarat Victoria Police - Pelling, K (35629) v Briscoe, Allan. UniMansfield Victoria Police - Walsh, M (38049) v Wilkinson, John.

Uni-Marysville Victoria Police - Lampkin, B (33527) v Crawford, Bradley James. Uni-Mansfield Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Lukacs, Charlton Lindsay. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Pritchett, Philip Mark. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Field, A (34736) v Wilson, Rebecca Crisfield. Uni-Alexandra

Briefs Harmony ■ Harmony Day will be held tomorrow (Thurs.) at Yea Primary School. Students are asked to wear ornage clothes, and they will participate in activites that will promote diversity.

Cycle Dindi ■ The middle weekend of the school holidays (Sat., Apr. 7) has been chosen for Cycle Dindi, a charity bicycle event along the Great Victorian Rail Trail.

The Rotary Clubs of Yea and Alexandra combine to encourage cyclists ride the trail from Trawool, Yea and Cathkin to Yarck.

Participants get to choose their own adventure.

Lunch will be held at Cathkin, and there will be devonshire tea in the shearing shed at Nutfield, where there will be a sheep dog demonstration and trailer ride. Phone Julie, 0447 762 557, for more details.

Red Cross ■ Yea High School students wil be taking part in Red Cross Calling during Friday morning (Mar. 23) in the Yea township. They are hoping to top last year’s total of $914.

At W’sea ■ VicRoads has started works between McKimmies Rd and Bush Blvd as part of the $139.4 million project to upgrade Plenty Rd.

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The Yea Story: Part 36

Local families wanted school From The Story of Yea

by Harvey Blanks

Cathkin No 2841

■ In the 19th century, Cathkin School was accounted part of the Yea district, and many of its pupils were from families whose names figure prominently in the Shire’s history.

The school was proposed about 1886 by a local resident, Mr P. Dunn, but the Education Department refused the request on the grounds that there were insufficient numbers to warrant the expense of a new establishment in the area.

Not to be deterred, local residents built their own school a few months later, about a quarter mile from the Merton/Alexandra Road, and asked the Department to supply a teacher.

The building was completed in April 1887, and the Department appointed a Mr Bass as the first headmaster.

Within a few weeks, the school was flooded to a depth of two feet, and had to be closed for eight days until the water subsided.

The original structure was quite unsuited for use as a school, consisting of unlined paling walls through the gaps of which the weather entered freely, and an unlined roof of corrugated iron which sent the internal temperatures soaring past 120°F in summer.

In spite of this, the first roll was a fairly large one, consisting of three Sloan children, nine Dunn children, one Nixon, four Scales and a George Kerr.

In 1889, the Department carried out an extensive re-building program, lining the walls and the ceiling, and providing a new timber floor.

In 1890, the Railways Department sold some land for a new site for £34 10s, and a year later the old Crystal Creek School building was moved to the new location and became Cathkin State School.

Attendances dwindled however, and the school was closed only five years later in 1895.

Some 10 years afterward, in response to a petition from parents, it was re-opened with Mr T. O’C. Higgins as headmaster.

Cheviot (formerly Ross Creek) No 2484

■ With the portable classroom for the defunct school at Cotton’s Pinch, plus two rooms of living accommodation for staff, State School No 2484 began life in October 1880, with William Millburn as headmaster, operating on the familiar part time schedule in association with Murrindindi School No 2228.

One year later, when its enrolment rose to 21, to become a full time school under Miss Jane Uren.

By the end of 1886 attendances had dropped again, and Ross Creek reverted to a part time basis, and as the river crossing proved difficult it was decided to link in on this occasion with Boundary Creek School.

Attendances recovered however, and under Mr A. Haslam it once more became a full time school.

In 1895, the name of Ross Creek

School was changed to Cheviot to avoid continued confusion with another Ross Creek School in the Ballarat area.

Faced with a choice of either Cheviot or Limestone, the authorities on the former name, as the school was within two miles of Cheviot railway station.

Between 1908 and 1910, accommodation became a problem as the families of timber workers moved into the district, and although the school had been planned for a maximum roll of 30, attendances rose to 47.

With the eventual closing of the timber mills numbers dropped steadily, until Cheviot was finally closed on January 21, 1952.

Highlands (Fassifern) No 3440

■ The history of this school is more involved than that of most in the Shire because of constant closings and openings and shifts in population.

It is also more detailed than many, largely owing to the researches of Mrs Peg Lade of Glentannar, the Highlands, wife of Mr D. Lade, who spent considerable time and effort tracking down not only the bare bones of the history of education in the Highlands, but also ferreting out several fascinating stories of school life in the early days.

Because of its comparative isolation, in spite of the late start in settlement of the aream the Highlands in its early years was forced to provide its own facilities for any community social life, and much of this centred around its schools.

Before the turn of the century, children from the district had to make their either either to Dropmore South (outside the Shire boundary and at various times in Alexandra and Euroa Shires) or to Kobyboyn, at that time in Seymour Shire.

Dropmore South School was closed in 1910 and Kobyboyn about 1903, when Fassifern No 3440 was opened within Yea Shire.

This was about two miles east of the present Highlands School and Hall, which was alloted the same number.

● Yea High School staff. 1980.

The building of Fassifern Hall was proposed at a meetingof district residents who met at Mr Hugh Chisholm’s home, the present Gleneagles, on May 12, 1905.

Those present - three Chisholms, two McAlpins and one Zoch - formed a building committee, and £47 was collected locally to erect the new hall, a weatherboard structure 20 feet by 17 feet, with a brick chimney (it gets cold in the Highlands in winter).

The first pupils included Yorstons, Chisholms, Zochs, McAlpins and Wakeleys. The roll of early teachers who taught at Fassifern included Messrs Bissett, Beadows, Arthur Swaby (later a well known botanist), Charles Colston, J. Gainey (who afterward entered Parliament), Harold Shilton and Miss Costello.

During his term at Fassifern, Arthur Swaby who married a cousin of the McAlpins, designed beautifyl gardens around the school, with borders of stone; today, on the abandoned site, a few pine and elm trees and the remains of the rock work still bear testimony to his efforts.

As well as providing school facilities for the district’s children, Fassifern Hall also proved a most welcome venue for social functions and meetings, and a tennis court alongside offered a popular extra amenity.

Arthur Swaby was also an enthusiastic hunter and often tok his gun out after rabbits and kangaroos.

The tale is told that one day after shooting a female kangaroo, he discovered a small joey in ints pouch, and dropping his gun he made off for home with the small wriggling animal tucked under his arm.

Unknown to him, he had been observed by two local youths, Neill and Percy Lade, while Arthur Swaby was absent they propped up the dead kangaroo and balanced the gun in its paws so that it appeared to be taking aim down the track.

When the unfortunate Mr Swaby returned to collect his weapon he was so unnerved at the sight that he took to his heels without trying to retrieve the gun.

Firearms seem to have been rather ppopular with early teachers, as another, Mr Gainey, gained the nickname ‘Hellfire Jack’ from his habit of always carrying a loaded gun while riding between Highlands and Tarcombe, where he taught part time.

About 1908, the authorities asked for the name of Fassifern to be changed, as another district of the same name was already registered el;sewhere, so the name Highlands was adopted, reputedly at the suggestion of Mr John McAlpin.

In 1916, a spring of pure, cool mountain water bubbled up in the centre of the school grounds, and this was used for drinking in preference to the tank supply.

It was not enjoyed for long however, as four years later the school was shifted to its present site, a team of 16 horses being used to ship the building.

At the same time, a new floor was installed to make it suitable for dancing and an extra school room was added.

Older residents remember when news of the armistice was received at the original school in 1918, the announcement being carried by a messenger on horseback.

The teacher, Mr Seabrook, promptly declared a holiday and a district celebration, with a high bonfire, was held at Fort William, the home of Mr K.D. McAlpin.

Highlands School was burned to the ground in 1934, when all early record were lost.

For the next two years, until the present Highlands Hall with attached school room was built, temporary quarters were found in a disused house about half a mile to the west, on property owned by Mr Grant Read.

Molesworth Gap (later Caveat) No 3693 ■ Caveat is an area also in The Highlands and is joined to Molesworth by a long, spectacular, winding road which descends through a gap in the hills.

The Caveat School early in the 20th Century was therefore known by the earlier name of Molesworth Gap, the building having been erected by the voluntary labour of local residents around 1911.

It was a single roomed weatherboard structure and the grounds were unfenced - a fact fully taken advantage of by the pupils who roamed far

and wide during recess and lunch hours. The teacher appointed at Dropmore South, several miles east of State School 3693, was Mr Harold Shilton, but he refused to teach there while he had responsibility at Molesworth Gap. So when the Dropmore school was closed for lack of staff in 1911 he happily settled in on the Highlands, boarding at Fort William Station, where his landlord supplied him with horse and jinker.

The small rolls at both Molesworth Gap and Highlands meant that for many years these schools were run on a part time basis by the one teacher and three at the other.

The only children in the district who had a full five day school week were the two McAlpin boys, who were able to travel to school each day with the teacher, wherever he was bound.

When as inspector visited the district, all the children would be gathered at Highlands Scxhool for the day while the parents who escorted them would spend the day around the fire swapping yarns with the teacher while the inspector examined the children.

Molesworth Gap School was renamed Caveat during World War II and continued to operate into the 1960s, when it was finally closed because for insufficient pupils.

The new children remaining were transferred to Highlands, which now had a bus undertaking a daily run of 23 miles.

In 1936, Mr D.W. Maher was appointed teacher and held the post for the next eight years - a record for the district.

For some years in the 1930s, the school committee was inactive, but it was reformed in 1944 with Mr Ken Yorston as president, and has been active evber since.

Electricty was connected in 1968, and in the same year septic toilets were built for the first time.

After Caveat closed its remaining pupils were transferred to Highlands.

Killingworth No 4336

■ This little school was in existence only 10 years. It was opened on Bovember 26, 1927, with Mr James A. Titler as headmaster.

He was succeeded the following year by Miss Mary Dale, and by Miss Marjorie Lawrey in 1929, and then Miss Ellen McCarthy took over and remained as headmistress until the school closed on December 31, 1937.

The site became a plantation for schools in the Yea district.

Yea High School

■ The Yea Higher Elementary School in Station Street was officially proclaimed a high school on January 1, 1956, with an enrolment of 126 pupils and MrG. Treseder as its first headmaster.

The following year a Committee for Educational Development in Yea was established, its principal task being to find a suitable site for a new high school so that the existing school could be used for primary education. ● To be continued next week in The Local Paper.

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Local Media’s 50 Years. Part 2.

Inquiry into print pioneer’s dealings

50 YEARS

Local Media Pty Ltd, publisher of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper, traces its origins to September 1969. Our 50-year anniversary will be held in September 2019. Over the 18 months from March 2018, we present a series of feature articles looking at our history over the past half-century.

■ In August 1969, in the month prior to the opening of the Observer newspaper by Gordon Barton, another printer introduced a new weekend publication to Melbourne.

Dern Langlands commenced publication of Postscript Weekender, through his Regal Press company, based in Newton St, Richmond.

Dern Geoffrey Stewart Langlands was born on Valentine's Day, 1923, the son of an itinerant alcoholic printer, who towed his family around Victorian country towns as he worked on weekly local newspapers.

As the family fortunes varied, Dern and his brother, has their own apprenticeships in towns as various as Kyabram and Corryong.

He later re-called working a day at Mount Gambier on the South Australian border, ‘diss-ing’ the hand-set type on printed jobs back into type cases. All for the price of a pie.

When World War II came, liked many others, Dern Langlands lied about his age, gaining entry into the Air Force.

He first worked with ground crew, then was assigned to fly Spitfires with the RAF. He recalled guarding the niece of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, involved in secret behindthe-lines intelligence operations in Europe.

Back from the war, Dern set up Regal Press in Richmond as a small job printing outfit. He joked it was ‘Lager’ spelt backwards.

Young Dern supplemented his earnings as a Friday-night pug at Jimmy Sharman's boxing tents.

Dern saw his career ‘break’ as winning the job to print the peanut bags sold at the Saturday afternoon VFL football matches around Melbourne.

He used his hand-platin machines, with three people: one to set the bags, one to pedal the press, the other stacking the product.

It was a bonus when he won the competitor's peanut bag contract as well.

A common story is for media people especially to look the part.

Dern Langlands followed the advice: selling his motor-cycle, replaced with a huge Dodge sedan, even later with a Mercedes Benz 600 and a Rolls Royce.

A look at the Victorian RegistrarGeneral's newspaper files shows Dern Langlands to have developed a large portfolio of newspaper titles

● Dern Langlands: published Postscript Weekender as his print business grew: Foodland newspapers, later working as a press Home News, The Richmond Leader, hand run by Tom Gardiner, ProducPostscript Weekender and All Sport tion Manager Don McAlpine, and engineer Ian Metcalfe.

Weekly.

Langlands may have had every One paper, Melbourne Trading Time, was set up as a competitor to chance of making the business Margaret Falkiner's Melbourne work.

At a later State Government inTrading Post.

Dern installed modern Goss Com- quiry ordered by the Legislative Asmunity web offset presses at his sembly, led by Alex Chernovof Owen Richmond factory, built the Belved- Dixon Chambers (later State Govere Motel, started engineering works ernor), into Langlands's business afcalled D.R. Enginnering and Foldin fairs, Dern Langlands was accused of Industries, and created a chain of living a ‘high life’ of ‘wine, women ‘Toyrific’ stores.

And he bet it all on a project to and song’. His reply was “I don't sing supply a free daily newspaper - Post- very well.”

Scroundrel Melbourne journalist script - to Melbourne, also under the John ‘Somersault’ Somerville-Smith title of the Melbourne Daily Mail.

It involved newspaper men such sometimes manned the reception as Chris Fisher and Evan Hannah desk of Dern's Beldevere Lodge, with guests checking in for a clanSenior.

The project was part of his finan- destine motel room booking, often wondering how their secret trysts cial undoing.

Six weeks of free papers distrib- appeared in the Smith's Weekly coluted all over Melbourne by a team umn of Jack Pacholli's Toorak of 40 mini-skirted girls in a fleet of Times.

Regal Press had contracts for imorange sedans led to a loss of more portant and lucrative supermarket than $800,000.

In July 1969, Dern applied to the handbill work, using a quarter-plate ANZ Bank for an increase in his technique, that personalised each company's overdraft ‘to meet over- Foodland grocery store's publicity.

Maxwell Newton's association due creditors, provide (working) capital and to enable completion of with Dern was the Langlands’s undoing. the motel building’.

Max bought Regal Press from Financial advisor Les Smart was a vital link to this much-needed fi- Dern, defaulting on the $1.5 million payments, leaving Langlands pennance.

He was a partner in the accoun- niless and bankrupt.

“Dern must hate me,” Newton tancy firm, Marquand & Co., the administrator of the Co-Operative later confided. Newton had promised Farmers and Graziers Direct Meat to pay the price over 10 years from March 1974, over 10 years.

Supply Ltd. Newton had also been advanced Smart arranged some $1,291,762 in the Co-Op's funds to be trans- $724,000 by Smart.

“None of this money (totalling ferred to Langlands' interests in $2,015,762) was repaid to the Soci1972-75.

It was in this time that as a school- ety,” Mr Chernov found.

Chernov examined the role of boy, Local Media publisher Ash Long would play truant from after- Leslie Smart, who had been apnoon classes, to work at the Rich- pointed in1968 as the administrator mond factory for $1.50-$2 an hour. of the Society “with full powers to His first job was to hand collate manage its affairs as he saw fit”.

In late 1974, Smart became Expre-printed sections of the Postscript Weekender and All Sport Weekly ecutive Chairman. Smart had expe-

rience in assisting other companies “including the ANZ Bank, and government and semi-government organisations. He was also involved in publishing a monthly journal for a church and in advising it on financial and business matters”.

Chernov told Parliament that Smart’s reputation was very high as a financial adviser, “particularly as he re-organised the society to the extent that it commenced to earn profits”.

“His commercial judgements and decisions were rarely, if ever, challenged,” the report concluded.

Smart became a financial advisor to Langlands in 1970.

ANZ Bank agreed to the overdraft on the condition that Smart oversee an examination of the accounts.

Later, to reduce the overdraft, loans were taken with Custodian Nominees and Alliance Acceptance, on the basis of two mortgages over the Belvedere Motel.

However, Chernov reported: “It is doubtful whether (the businesses) would have survived for long with the infusion of funds which Mr Smart procured for them from the Society.”

Chernov said that Smart felt obliged to help fund the businesses of both Dern Langlands and Maxwell Newton to support a marketing strategy he was developing for the co-operative.

The idea was to distribute handbills weekly with loss leader meat specials from supermarkets and butcher shops … and the meat being supplied by the Co-Op. At this time, Dern Langlands was considering the re-launch of his daily Postscript newspaper.

In 1969, he had launched the free daily, with revenue from advertisements budgeted to pay all expenses.

Postscript was not a commercial success.

Dern Langlands said he had expected to make $800,000 on the daily newspaper, but instead lost $800,000 in a number of weeks. Smart was quoted to say the losses were more in the order of $400,000.

Langlands licked his wounds, but not before making news of his own, reported by Alan Armsden, of his marriage to a 20-year-old ‘waif’: “A fairytale will come true in Melbourne today when a beautiful waif marries a multi-millionaire old enough to be her father.

“One week ago, voluptuous 20year-old Sharryn Young was out of work and didn't know where she was came from or where she was going.

“Today after a fantastic whirlwind courtship, she will become the wife of 54-yearold motel owner Dern Langlands.”

The story reported that Sharryn was driving Dern's $108,000 Mercedes Benz, and that he would be giving her a Mercedes-Benz sports car as a wedding present.

Groomsman was close mate Len Thompson of the Collingwood Football Club.

Dern retired bankrupt to Queensland, but returned to Melbourne in the early 1980s to manage Royale Press, in old Foy & Gibson buildings in Cambridge St, Collingwood.

With a modest four-unit press manned by Barry Harper, he began to accumulate weekly jobs including John Gannan's Independent Mounteasterly, the Lambert family's

Mountain Views from Healesville, Pacholli's Toorak Times, and the 26week experiment of Sunday Mirror headed by businessman Dennis Tiernan and crazy editor Richard L'Estrange in 1983.

Lady Mary Montagu was to be prominent with a Melbourne social column called ‘Madam Lash’.

Ash Long was in his end days at Leader, and assisted in the first week distribution of 70,000 32-page papers across Melbourne, with the assistance of Leader moonlighters John Gray, Arthur Preusker and Keith Peplar.

Tiernan believed Long to be an undercover man for Rupert Murdoch!

Tiernan had arranged lucrative massage parlour advertisements, and L'Estrange was relying on a poor emulation of the ‘tits, trots, TV and track’ formula that John Sorell had invented for Maxwell Newton’s Melbourne Observer in the previous decade.

The Sunday Mirror failed.

Long continued to use Royale Press for my job printing, even earning a handy weekly commisison from introducing Terry Tayler's Coastal Telegraph newspaper as a regular print job.

Royale Press went into liquidation, despite clients operating in a ‘cash-with-copy’ basis.

The printing press was under the control of financier Joe Kadane, who put it briefly into the hands of Ron Levin from Conform Press.

After Conform went broke, Kadane offered the $90,000 press to Long - with easy weekly instalments, and 25 per cent interest. Long said “no thanks”.

The press was purchased by Theo Skalkos for his S & G Rotary Printery and Foreign Language Publications in West Melbourne.

It was used for his daily Greek Herald and weekly New Country titles, as well as the Serbo-Croatian Novosti, Spanish Herald and Australian Soccer publications.

Dern set himself up with a giant sheet fed printing machine in Abbotsford, and the short-lived Weblith Press looked after the printing of newspaper and book publishers.

Len Thompson also helped out by publishing large-print books of Miles Franklin's My Brilliant Career.

For some years, around the mid1980s, Dern Langlands operated a small commercial printery from a shop in Smith St, Collingwood, and later in Rosanna.

There was some more shady trading as he opened a hydroponics outlet, providing equipment fort ‘growers’.

Long says that by no means was a mentor, nor could he admire many of Langlands’s personal attributes.

Yet, for his friends, Langlands had a magical attraction.

Long was asked to deliver his eulogy after Dern’s death on January 14, 1996.

The focus of the tribute was not so much on the commercial failures, but Langlands’s days as Commodore of the Port Melbourne Yacht Club, his War service, the opportunities he gave to young media people, and the entrepreneurial spirit that surrounded his businesses.

These were ingredients, good and bad, to the Local Media story.

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150 Years of Local Press

C.J. Dennis settled at Toolangi ■ Journalist and poet C.J. Dennis, Toolangi's most famous resident, settled there in 1908 (until his death in 1938).

The area that is now Toolangi was first settled in the 1860s by paling splitters and then timber-getters, attracted by the dense timber.

The name, Toolangi, is an Aboriginal word meaning 'tall trees'. It is not known precisely when this name came into usage, but a photo from the early 1890s shows the 'Toolangi Post Office'.

Land selection began in 1886 with Crown grants on a 40-year lease, says the Murrindindi Shire Heritage Study.

In 1895 the first visitor accommodation, the Queen's Head Inn, and the Toolangi School opened.

In the early 20th-century, Toolangi became a tourist destination, with a number of guesthouses to serve them.

Table Talk magazine referred to Toolangi as a 'noted tourist resort' in 1923.

The Singing Garden, or 'Arden', is the name of the property formerly owned and established by Australian poet C.J. Dennis (1876-1938).

Arden is located 15 km east of Kinglake in Toolangi, on the Kinglake-Healesville Rd. While at Toolangi, Dennis published his first collection of poetry in 1913, The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke (1915), The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916) and The Glugs of Gosh (1917).

On the proceeds from The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke he built the house which he called Arden after the forest in Shakespeare's As You Like It. Dennis married Olive Harriet Herron, daughter of John Herron in 1917.

She was the author, under the pseudonym 'Margaret Herron', who wrote the autobiographical Down the Years in 1953.

In 1922 Dennis joined the staff of The Herald and thence divided his time between Melbourne and Toolangi.

Dennis's last book, The Singing Garden (1935), was inspired by his garden at Toolangi.

The house burned down in the 1960s although the garden he created with his wife remains.

The gardens now cover 1.5 ha and feature rhododendrons and exotic trees including a copper beech planted

by English Poet Laureate, John Masefield, who visited Dennis during the State's centenary celebrations of 1934-35.

This event prompted the composition of The Tree, from The Singing Garden Anthology.

Many of the original trees remain, and sections of the garden have been restored. They are currently open to the public, with tearooms established by the present owners.

The gardens retain many of their original plantings.

The property slopes down from the road towards the Yea River. The garden is enclosed by towering mountain ash on its west and north boundaries and, along the east boundary, mature Douglas-fir trees.

The upper slopes of the garden comprise a woodland of exotic and Australian trees and shrubberies of mature rhododendron, with meandering pathways and a serpentine driveway curving from the entrance to the house and tearooms.

● Clarence James Dennis, the eldest child of James Dennis, a hotelier, and his wife Kate (née Tobin), was born on September 7, 1876, at Auburn in the Clare Valley, South Australia.

After the death of his mother shortly before his 14th birthday, Dennis and his two younger brothers were raised by two aunts, although from 1890 to 1892 he was a boarder at Christian Brothers’ College in Adelaide.

Dennis left school at the age of 17, working briefly as a clerk in Adelaide before returning to his father’s home in Laura, in the Flinders Ranges.

Here he began his first forays in verse, publishing a humorous poem in the Laura Standard on some local residents who had become lost in the bush.

In the late 1890s, Dennis had a stint as a journalist for the Adelaide weekly The Critic, but after about a year he returned to L aura where he worked at his father’s hotel.

Dennis later claimed it was in these years that he ‘learned to drink’, a habit that would plague him for the rest of his life. After falling out with his father, Dennis travelled to Broken Hill in western New South Wales, before returning to Adelaide and rejoining the staff of The Critic.

He continued to submit his poetry to other periodicals, sending several unsuccessful contributions to the Bulletin before his poem ‘’Urry’ was published in November 1903.

From February 1906, Dennis teamed up with A. E. Martin to publish the leftwing, pro-nationalist weekly The Gadfly.

Featuring satirical verse by Dennis, the paper was critically well received but commercially unsuccessful and at the end of 1907 Dennis left the struggling paper and travelled to Victoria.

After a period of hard living in Melbourne, he went to live in a hut in the isolated settlement of Toolangi.

- Australian Poetry Library

● C.J. Dennis published The Singing Garden, which detailed his observations about Arden, named after Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Dennis lived at Toolangi from 1908 until his death in 1938.

● Singing Gardens at Arden, Toolangi.

● Singing Gardens at Arden, Toolangi.

The house and tearooms are oriented to look across the open sloping lawn, peppered with small copses and specimen trees, towards a formal pond and treed valley of the Yea River just beyond.

A visitor car park for is located to the west of the tearooms.

The gardens feature many exotic trees including purple beech, silver birch, liquidamber, conifers, maples, claret ash, hazelnut, Monterey cypress, sycamore, and oak trees.

Other plantings include mature rhododendrons, camellias, azaleas, tree ferns, bamboo, and ivy.

Many of the plantings and the garden's layout date from the period of ownership by C.J. Dennis, who laid out the garden with his wife and English gardener Mr Chivers.

Features include the paths and driveway curving from the entrance to the house, a White Oak, Thujopsis dolabrata , Acer palmatum disectum horizontalis, the tree ferns and rhododendrons in the front garden, a pair of English Box and a Silver Birch adjacent to the house, the bamboo surrounding the pond, and the pond itself.

The Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea (Purple or Copper Beech) was also planted during the Dennis period.

It is listed on the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Register of Significant Trees for its historical value.

- With thanks to the Murrindindi Shire Heritage Study

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150 Years of Local Press

First Alex. footy links go back to 1872 ■ Some of the interest in a local Alexandra football club can be traced to August, 1872, when H.M. Taylor placed an advertisement in the Alexandra Times, calling a public meeting at the Corner Hotel.

Taylor gave notice that a match was to be played at the Alexandra Racecourse on Saturday, August 31, 1872.

Local newspaper files offer no hint as to the progress of the meeting - or the match - as it was another two years until the next mention of football was made in The Times.

Letter writer ‘Football’ penned his submission to the Editor, for publication in the May 2, 1874, edition: “Sir, - Allow me through your columns to suggest the getting up of a football club.

“There is nothing like exercise for young people. It keeps them out of mischief, and gives them a good stock of health and vigor.

“A good player at football will always be found an active energetic man in any occu pation of life.”

The Alexandra Times, on June 27, 1874, was able to report on a game that tok place, but not without injury.

“Our football season in Alexandra has commenced with one of those events peculiar to this fine athletic game.

“Mr Higgins, the head master of the State school, whilst playing on Werlnesday last, came in contact with Mr Wheeler, chemist, of Alexandra, and fell, the result being a dislocation of the elbow joint of the left arm.

“Mr Wheeler immediately gave the amende honorable by placing the joint in its proper place, and thereby prevented a consideable amount of suffering.

“Every one is not so fortunate as to meet with such an accident against a chemist who knows how to reduce a dislocation in so short a time, and in order to play this fine game as it, ought to be done, it might be as well to have a chemist or duly qualified metmber of the Medical Board of Victoria in attendance on such occasions,” said The Times.

An 1878 local press report commented on the dangers of playing

● First plans for an Alexandra football club can be traced to this Alexandra Times ad on August 30, 1872. football, but quoted details of a be held at the Edward Hotel, “of Ballarat-Albert Park match to illus- those willing to form a football club”. trate its point.

In the following week’s edition, The August 24, 1978, clipping the editor noted: “By reference to our said: “"The dangers of football, when advertising columns it will be seen played in a rough style, were very that a meeting is called for Friday forcibly illustrated on Saturday dur- evening, 13th inst., for the purpose ing the progress of the game be- of forming a football team in this tween the Ballarat and Albert-park town.

“Other football clubs, both in the clubs.

“The game," states the Ballarat metropolis and the country, are now Star, " was not played at all in a proper on the move, and Alexandra should spirit, for which the local men must not be backward, considering the not be wholly blamed; and it was a number of smart young men that wehave in our midst.It is requested thatall admirchapter of accidents all through.

“The player who received the ers of the game attend this meeting.”

The April 20, 1883, issue of The most severe injury was Forbes, an Albert-park man, who, as thrown Standard noted: “On Saturday down during some rough play, and evening last a meeting was held at broke one of the bones of the left Edwards' Miner's Exchange Hotel, for the purpose of forming a football shoulder.

“The disabled man was taken to club.

“There was a moderate attenthe hospital, where his shouoler was temporarily attended to prior to his dance, and 17 names were received going to Melbourne in the evening. as members. The subscription was at 2s.

“Another Albert-park player had fixed “Mr. T. A. Fox was appointed secone of his fingers broken during the retary and treasurer, and was ingame, while the third received a kick structed to purchase a ball, which has on the nose, the bridge of which ap- he received, and already put to an peared to be broken. good test.

“The principal wound received on “It is intended to select a flat porthe Ballarat side fell to the lot of tion of the reserve at the rear of the Brophy, who had one of his fingers police camp, where it is proposed to bitten by an opponent." fix four uprights as goal posts.

A celebration near the Spring “Messrs. Elley and Fox were apCreek Mechanics Institute in late pointed to canvass for imembers, 1882 included a football match as after which another meeting will be part of a picnic and sports event. called for the purpose of selecting a An advertisement in the Alex- captain, etc. andra & Yea Standard on April 3, “The meeting closed with a vote 1883, called for a public meeting to of thanks to the chairman, Mr. Brierly.”

● Frederick Wheeler, chemist, Alexandra, was able to help an injured footballer in 1874.

On June 8, 1883, the local paper carried this paragraph: “The secretary of the Alexandra football club, informs us that it is the intention of the Jamieson club to send a challenge for a friendly game of football, and to make a good.appearance it is necessary to have plenty of practice.

“We have the making ofa first class team in our midst; and all that would like to take part are requested to attend practice on Saturday afternoon, at rear of Police camlp, or send names to the secretary, Mr Fox, "Standard" office.”

One week later, the pace was increasing: “The secretary of the Alexandra Football Club yesterday received a letter from Mr Richards, secretary of the Jamieson Club, asking to meet them in a friendly contest.

“It is now six or seven weeks since the club was formed, when there was every means of putting a good 20 in the, field. but only3 or 4 have put in attendance at practice since, and unless the members can find time for practice it is useless trying to muster a team.

“At any rate the secretary will do all in his plower to bring them together and if aq hearty response is given, we are quite sure the prowess of our young men will not be disgraced on the football field, for, with a few eeks good practice, we are confident a first-class team could be got together.

“The Jamieson Club are only able to muster 15 men, and wish to play a like number from this town.”

It appears that nothing everything went as hoped.

On July 20, 1883, the Standard carried this paragraph: “We cnnot speak in praise of the doings of the senior members of our football club, but what is lacking in the seniors is made up by the juniors, who, by both day and by night, are to be seen enjoying themselves on the common in real earnest, and are the causer of much merriment to the onlookers.

“This is a good sign, as bye and bye, we shall have youths amongst us who will think more of noble and healthful games that those to be found in the billiard room or publ;ic house bar.

“We trust to see a cricket and football club established on a firm footingf during the coming seasons.”

Thomas A. Fox, on October 5, 1883, published a letter in the local newspaper, saying that although plenty of practice had been conducted, no matches were played.

“I have to relport very slow progress since forming the club (1l thApril last), but towards the close of the season a lively interest sprang up among tlie young men of thetown, and it goodly number turned out for practice.

“Those attending most regularly, being C. Wilson, O. Coghlan, E. Lipscombe, W. O'Connor, W. Empey, and W. Hubbard, all of whom now show every sign of heing first class players next season.

“A challenge was received from the Jamieson Club, to play a friendly game at Darlingford (15 aside), but I found it impossible to get that number together, and answered to that effect.

“I am proud to say that what few members have attended practice, that they are quite capable of taking part in any team that might be selected for a match next season, should they take up the game with the same spirit, and with the help of our townsmen in establishing a halfholiday every week, “I am sure the efforts of the club will be crowned with success. The number of members joined during the season was twenty-two. including honorary membrs, and a few youths who were privileged to playon paymentof a smnall fee.

“The expenditure of the club amounted to £2 1s. 10d., and the receipts to £2 11s.; thus leaving a credit balance of 9s. 2d.

“On commencing the season, little or nothing w as k nown of the laws of the game, but what coaching was done by the secretary, was reeived with every attention.”

The Alexandra Football Netball Club website notes that the club celebrated its centenary in 1984.

“The first inter-town game was to have been held against Darlingford (an old township to the east of Eildon but inundated with water when the first Eildon Weir was constructed) but was ultimately held against a Combined team on Mr Barnewall’s property at Upper Thornton on September 20, 1884.

“At times, Alexandra had two sides with the U.T. Creek as the dividing boundary.

“Many shifty deals were allegedly cone in coaxing players from one side to the other, leading to many protests which lefct feelings at times fairly tense.

“Football has mostly been played at the Showgrounds but the direction used to be different with the goals at 90 degrees to their current position.

“Most of the pre 20th Centruy games were challenges or ‘friendlies’ arranged by various leading young men of the town against the likes of Thornton, Mansfield, Yea, Jamieson and others and it was not until 1902 that the Alexandra club competed in the newly formed Alexandra-YeaAssociation against clubs like Yea, Thornton, Yarck and Kanumbra.

“Even Johonson’s Creek, Marysville and Taggerty had sides, with some matches played on a Wednesday afternoon.”

● An advertisement from The Standard, April 3, 1883.

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Sports Briefs This Week’s AFL Round One Thursday, March 22 Richmond vs. Carlton (MCG) (N) Friday, March 23 Essendon vs. Adelaide Crows (ES) (N) Saturday, March 24 St Kilda vs. Brisbane Lions (ES) (T) Port Adelaide vs. Fremantle (AO) (T) Gold Coast Suns vs. North Melbourne (CS) (N) Hawthorn vs. Collingwood (MCG) (N) Sunday, March 25 GWS Giants vs. Western Bulldogs (UNSW) Melbourne vs. Geelong Cats (MCG) West Coast Eagles vs. Sydney Swans (OS) (N) ■ (T) Twilight match; (N) Night match; (AAJS) Adelaide Arena at Jiangwan Stadium, Shanghai, China; (AO) Adelaide Oval; (BA) Blundstone Arena, Hobart; (CS) Cazalys Stadium, Cairns; (ES) Etihad Stadium, Melbourne; (G) The Gabba, Brisbane; (GS) GMHBA Stadium, Geelong; (MARS) Mars Stadium, Ballarat; (MCG) Melbourne Cricket Ground; (MS) Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast; (OS) Optus Stadium, Perth; (SCG) Sydney Cricket Ground; (SP) Spotless Stadium, Sydney; (TIO) TIO Stadium, Darwin; (TP) TIO Traeger Park, Alice Springs; (UNSW) UNSW Canberra Oval, Canberra; (UTAS) University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston

Eagles merchandise ■ Whittlesea Football and Netball Club is having a clearance of merchandise including Eagles knitted beanies, trucker caps, preseason singlets, long club shorts, sublimated polos and unisex navy hoodies.

Lakers launch ‘18

■ A season launch and jumper presentation for Kinglake Football Netball Club will be held from 6pm on Friday, April 13, in Lawson’s Restaurant at the Kinglake Pub. ■ Training has reverted to Tuesday and Thursday nights at the Kinglake Memorial Reserve.

■ Aron Burns has been welcomed to the Kinglake club. He is fresh off a great year at Hepburn Springs Football Club which won the premiership.

The key forward is a former NFL Division 1 premiership player in Heidelberg’s undefeated 2009 team and has a lot of Division 1 NFL experience.

Latoya leaves Rebels ■ Alexandra’s 2017 A-Grade netball coach.

Latoya Wards has made the move to Kinglake. She will be coaching B-Grade and playing in the A-Grade side.

Latoya has represented the AFLYarra Ranges League in the Interleague team, as well as making the Division 2 team of the year.

Kinglake FNC says that Latoyahas played in the GVFNL, O&KFNL, Australian Univeristy Games, Melbourne Premier League Div 1 and continues to play in the Northern FNL across Division 1 and 2.

“Latoya has a wide range experience in coaching from primary school tournaments, across all grades as well as taking her University to Nationals with both Mixed and women's with great results,” says the Club.

“Latoya aims to focus on improving players individually as well as introducing new drills and systems to Kinglake to help them go one step further in the finals for 2018,” according to a Lakers spokesman.

GVFL starts Mar. 30 ■ The Goulburn Valley Football League starts its Round 1 matches with a Shepparton United v Shepparton clash at 6pm on Good Friday (Mar. 30) at Deakin Reserve.

Echuca and Tatura will play at Victoria Park, Echuca, on Saturday, March 31.

Other Round 1 matches will be on Saturday, April 7: Benalla v Seymour, Shepparton v Rochester, Euroa v Shepparton United, Shepparton Swans v Mansfield, Mooroopna v Kyabram.

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Seymour and District Junior Netball fixtures 11 & UNDER

■ Round 1. Sunday, April 15.

11am. Euroa v St Mary’s.

Seymour v Tabilk. Yea v Broadford. Wandong v Alexandra.

■ Round 2. Sunday, April 22.

11am. Alexandra v Euroa.

Broadford v Wandong. St Mary’s v Tabilk. Yea v Seymour.

■ Round 3. Sunday, April 29.

11am. Euroa v Broadford.

Seymour v St Mary’s. Tabilk v Alexandraq. Wandong v Yea. ■ Round 4. Sunday, May 6.

11am. Broadford v Tabilk. St Mary’s v Alexandra. Yea v Euroa. Wandong v Seymour.

■ Round 5. Sunday, May 13.

11am. Alexandra v Seymour.

Euroa v Wandong. St Mary’s v Broadfoprd. Tabilk v Yea. ■ Round 6. Sunday, May 27.

11am. Broadford v Alexandra.

Seymour v Euroa. Yea v St Mary’s. Wandong v Tabilk.

■ Round 7. Sunday, June 7.

11am. Euroa v Tabilk.

Seymour v Broadford. Yea v Alexandra. Wandong v St Mary’s.

■ Round 8. Sunday, June 10.

11am. Alexandra v Wandong.

Broadford v Yea. St Mary’s v Euroa. Tabilk v Seymour.

■ Round 9. Sunday, June 17.

11am. Euroa v Alexandra.

Seymour v Yea. Tabilk v St Mary’s. Wandong v Broadford.

■ Round 10. Sunday, June 24. 11am. Alexandra v Tabilk.

Broadford v Euroa. St Mary’s v Seymour. Yea v Wandong.

■ Round 11. Sunday, July 1.

11am. Alexandra v St Mary’s.

Euroa v Yea. Seymour v Wandong. Tabilk v Broadford.

■ Round 12. Sunday, July 15. 11am. Broadford v St Mary’s. Seymour v Alexandra.

Yea v Tabilk. Wandong v Euroa.

■ Round 13. Sunday, July 22. 11am. Alexandra v Broadford. Euroa v Seymour.

St Mary’s v Yea. Tabilk v Wandong.

■ Round 14. Sunday, July 29 11am. Alexandra v Yea. Broadford v Seymour. St Mary’s v Wandong. Tabilk v Euroa.

13 & UNDER

■ Round 1. Sunday,April 15.

11am. Euroa v St Mary’s.

Seymour v Tabilk. Yea v Broadford. Wandong v Alexandra.

■ Round 2. Sunday,April 22.

11am. Alexandra v Euroa.

Broadford v Wandong. St Mary’s v Tabilk. Yea v Seymour.

■ Round 3. Sunday,April 29.

11am. Euroa v Broadford.

Seymour v St Mary’s. Tabilk v Alexandraq. Wandong v Yea. ■ Round 4. Sunday, May 6.

11am. Broadford v Tabilk. St Mary’s v Alexandra. Yea v Euroa. Wandong v Seymour.

■ Round 5. Sunday, May 13.

11am. Alexandra v Seymour.

Euroa v Wandong. St Mary’s v Broadfoprd. Tabilk v Yea. ■ Round 6. Sunday, May 27.

11am. Broadford v Alexandra.

Seymour v Euroa. Yea v St Mary’s. Wandong v Tabilk.

■ Round 7. Sunday, June 7.

11am. Euroa v Tabilk.

Seymour v Broadford. Yea v Alexandra. Wandong v St Mary’s.

■ Round 8. Sunday, June 10.

11am. Alexandra v Wandong.

Broadford v Yea. St Mary’s v Euroa. Tabilk v Seymour.

■ Round 9. Sunday, June 17.

11am. Euroa v Alexandra.

Seymour v Yea. Tabilk v St Mary’s. Wandong v Broadford.

■ Round 10. Sunday, June 24. 11am. Alexandra v Tabilk.

Broadford v Euroa. St Mary’s v Seymour. Yea v Wandong.

■ Round 11. Sunday, July 1.

11am. Alexandra v St Mary’s.

Euroa v Yea. Seymour v Wandong. Tabilk v Broadford.

■ Round 12. Sunday, July 15. 11am. Broadford v St Mary’s. Seymour v Alexandra.

Yea v Tabilk. Wandong v Euroa.

■ Round 13. Sunday, July 22. 11am. Alexandra v Broadford. Euroa v Seymour.

St Mary’s v Yea. Tabilk v Wandong.

■ Round 14. Sunday, July 29 11am. Alexandra v Yea. Broadford v Seymour. St Mary’s v Wandong. Tabilk v Euroa.

15 & UNDER

■ Round 1. Sunday, April 15.

11am. Euroa v St Mary’s.

Seymour v Tabilk. Wandong v Alexandra. Yea: Bye. ■ Round 2. Sunday, April 22.

11am. Alexandra v Euroa. St Mary’s v Tabilk. Yea v Seymour. Wandong: Bye. ■ Round 3. Sunday, April 29.

11am. Seymour v St Mary’s.

Tabilk v Alexandraq. Wandong v Yea. Euroa: Bye. ■ Round 4. Sunday, May 6.

11am. St Mary’s v Alexandra.

Yea v Euroa. Wandong v Seymour. Tabilk: Bye. ■ Round 5. Sunday, May 13.

11am. Alexandra v Seymour.

Euroa v Wandong. Tabilk v Yea. St Mary’s: Bye. ■ Round 6. Sunday, May 27.

11am. Seymour v Euroa. Yea v St Mary’s. Wandong v Tabilk.

Alexandra: Bye. ■ Round 7. Sunday, June 7.

11am. Euroa v Tabilk. Yea v Alexandra. Wandong v St Mary’s. Seymour: Bye. ■ Round 8. Sunday, June 10.

11am. Alexandra v Wandong.

St Mary’s v Euroa. Tabilk v Seymour. Yea: Bye. ■ Round 9. Sunday, June 17.

11am. Euroa v Alexandra.

Seymour v Yea. Tabilk v St Mary’s. Wandong: Bye. ■ Round 10. Sunday, June 24. 11am. Alexandra v Tabilk.

St Mary’s v Seymour. Yea v Wandong. Euroa: Bye. ■ Round 11. Sunday, July 1.

11am. Alexandra v St Mary’s.

Euroa v Yea. Seymour v Wandong. Tabilk: Bye. ■ Round 12. Sunday, July 15. 11am. Seymour v Alexandra. Yea v Tabilk.

Wandong v Euroa. St Mary’s: Bye. ■ Round 13. Sunday, July 22. 11am. Euroa v Seymour.

St Mary’s v Yea. Tabilk v Wandong. Alexanbdra: Bye. ■ Round 14. Sunday, July 29 11am. Alexandra v Yea. St Mary’s v Wandong. Tabilk v Euroa. Seymour: Bye.

Football-Netball Preview

Big start for 2018 season ■ The early Easter break sees an almost co-ordinated start to the 2018 season in different local leagues.

AFLYarra Ranges Division 1 senior matches start on Saturday, April 21: Belgrave v Upwey-Tecoma, Healesville v Emerald, Monbulk v OlindaFerny Creek, Woori Yallock v Warburton-Millgrove. A Sunday (Apr. 22) match will be played between Mount Evelyn and Wandin.

Division 2 senior matches start on Saturday, April 21: Alexandra v Yea, GembrookCockatoo v Seville, Thornton-

Eildon v Kinglake,Yarra Junction v Powelltown. Yarra Glen has the bye.

Northern Football and Netball League Division 1 matches start on Saturday, April 14: Hurstbridge v West Preston-Lakeside, Greensborough v Montmorency, North Heidelberg v Macleod, Whittlesea v Heidelberg.

Northcote Park v Bundoora will be plkayed on Friday night, April 13.

Division 2 matches, also on Saturday, April 14, are Diamond Creek v Fitzroy Stars, Eltham, Lower Plenty v

Thomastown, Banyule v Watsonia. A special match will be played between Eltham and Diamond Creek on Good Friday (March 30). League ladders will never be a true indicator throughout the season.

NFNL Division 3 matches will commence on Saturday, April 7: Reservoir v Lalor, Kilmore v South Morang, Panton Hill v Mernda, St Mary’s v Heidelberg West.

The Local Paper will present the region’s most comprehensive coverage of local football and netball leagues in print and online.

Grandstander In Under 19 squad ■ Four Yea players are in the AFL Yarra Ranges Under 19 Interleague Squad to take on the South East NFL on Saturday, May 19. Coach is Brett Fisher.

The Yea players are Aidan McSperrin, Daniel O’Dwyer, Haydon Witton and Lachy Beattie. Mason McAllister has been selected from Kinglake. The two Yarra Glen selections are Luke Coulson and Marcus Kikidopoulos.

There are players from Emerald (12), Gembrook Cockatoo (8), Healesville (12), Monbulk (7), Mt Evelyn (6), Olinda-Ferny Creek (1), Upwey-Tecoma (6), Wandin (6), Warbuton-Millgrove (6) and Woori Yallock (6).

Yarra Ranges launch ■ The AFL Yarra Ranges 2018 season launch will be held from 5pm on Sunday (Mar. 25) at the Yarra Valley Racecourse.

The evening will consist of: supplier/partner information stalls, 2018 Competition information/presentations, competition media, player photos, specific breakout sessions and guest speakers.

NFNL Div. 3 move ■ The Northern Football Netball League Board has accepted Lalor’s request to compete in Division 3 this season.

In order to compete in 2018, Lalor required a minimum of 45 registered players

by Friday March 9. I To ensure Division 2 remained an eightteam competition in 2018, all Division 3 clubs were offered the opportunity to take Lalor’s place in Division 2. Epping was the only club to submit an expression of interest to be promoted and the NFNL Board endorsed this request.

Epping will move into Lalor’s place on the Division 2 fixture and, conversely, Lalor will take Epping’s place on the Division 3 fixture.

The Board has determined that the club that finishes bottom on the Division 2 ladder in 2018 will be exempt from relegation, while the Division 3 premier will be promoted.

Senior squad named

■ Alexandra players Lee Ragg and Michael Coombs have been named in the initial 2018 Senior Interleague Training Squad that continues training this Friday (Mar. 23) at Mount Lilydale Mercy College.

Mason McAllister and Jack Crowe have been selected from Kinglake. Yea representatives are Harrison Jarvie, Adrian McCarthy, Michael Pitman and Ashley Walsh. Thornton-Eildon players are Jesse Bates, Ben Warren and Zachary Vusjasic.

The Yarra Glen reps are Cameron Tait, Ross McDermott, Austin Smith and Lachlan Telford.

Vets plan for 2018

■ There are eight home-and-away rounds planned for the 2018 Veterans Competition in the AFL Yarra Ranges League.

Six teams - Croydon North, Emerald, Gembrook-Cockatoo, Healesville, Marysville and Mt Evelyn - have nominated for this year’s fixtures.

Matches are planned for April 15, April 29, NMay 13, May 27, June 3, June 17, July 1 and July 15. Semi-Finals will be played on July 29, with the Grand Final planned for Saturday night,August 11.

Footy Briefs ■ After his original transfer request was denied, Dylan Chapman has lodged a second clearance to join Thomastown from Officer. The powerful 24-year-old ruckman has played 70 senior games since 2013 and last year came in at No. 23 in the Pakenham Gazette's best players in the SENFL. ■ Scott Swindells looks set to join Matt Swindells at Kilmore, after lodging a transfer to the Division 3 club from Lancefield.

The 24-year-old has played 57 senior games for the Riddell District Football League club.

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â– The 2018 season for the AFL Yarra Ranges Football-Netball League will kick off on Saturday, April 21.

Alexandra will commence with a home game hosting Yea, with the Rebels travelling to Yarra Glen in round 2 for the annual Pride Game on Saturday, April 28 before travelling to Powelltown in round 3 on Saturday, May 5.

Alexandra's football pre-season continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays for all open age and under 18 players at 6 pm at Rebel Park with training for all open age netball players at 6 pm on Thursdays at Rebel Park.

The Club and coaches are pleased to welcome all past players, football and netball, and anyone that would like to come along and join in, everyone is very welcome. Any enquiries please contact Ray Steyger on 5772 2627.

Pre-season matches kicked off last weekend with the Under 18s football travelling to Yea to take on Monbulk, with the Rebels recovering after a slow start in the first half to outscore the opposition in the second half, a good hit out and an eye opener to the standard of senior football.

Also, last Saturday the Rebels had more than 30 girls travel to Bonnie Doon to play 10 quarters of netball which again was a good hit out for a number of new faces, all the girls enjoying the hospitality of the home Club.

This coming Saturday, the Rebels return to Rebel Park and host Whitehorse Pioneers for two games of football, the reserves starting at 10 am and the seniors starting at 12 Noon.

The netballers have an intra-club series of games also starting at 10 am.

The canteen will be operating, the inside bar will be open after the finish of play, free entry and everyone is welcome.

Everyone has the following weekend off for Easter, the Under 18s football travel on Saturday, April 7 to Healesville for a 10 am start and everyone has the following weekend off onApril 14 before our season starts the following weekend.

In junior football and netball, the 2018 season for the Seymour District Junior FootballNetball League will kick off on Sunday, April 15 and Alexandra travel to Wandong, returning to Rebel Park in Round 2 to host Euroa on Sunday, April 22. All 2017 players are invited to re-register through the SportsTG system for football and the VNA system for netball.

and working. Thanks to Rosco, David and Graeme who led the ECDRA team facilitating the installation of the Target, the box like structure is 2m square and weighs about 70kg so the move into the target pit was no mean feat.

What a fantastic achievement as the the complete electronic system will ensure all shoots can be run at maximum efficiency. Competition shoots will take less time, no more shooting in fading light (we hope) and on club days more time to assist shooters get the most fun out of their sport.

Speaking of fun, Marty Kelly led a group including new shooters Brian Houlihan and Robert Irving to the Rosedale two-day prize shoot, Rosedale was one area of the State that was not subject to a total fire ban.

Day one was a day out for Marty as he started with 60.6 at 500 yards winning the stage for F Target Rifle and then taking the day by 0.3 points with 170.10 points.

Brain Houlihan won the 600 yard stage in F Standard B grade with 55.5 and not to be left out Robert Irving in F Standard B grade at 700 took the stage with 51.2 and second place for the day with 154.5. Not a bad opening for the first open prize shoot for 2018.

Day two dawned with the forecast of destructive northerly winds and the promise that the shoot would still go ahead even though the shoot was over 800 and 900 yards. The ECDRA shooters were off to a great start again with Marty winning 800 for F Target Rifle with 59.4 and Robert Irving winning 800 for F standard B grade with 57.1.

The wind (as we all experienced across the state) picked up and buffeted the range with Marty saying judging the wind became the realm of very experienced shooters.

As the scores were tallied at the end of day two Marty Kelly in F class Target Rifle came second on day two with 104.6 and second overall with a grand total of 274.16 out of 300.50.

Robert Irving in F class B grade taking second place on day two with 98.1 and second in the grand aggregate with 257.6.

Brian Houlihan came fourth overall in F Standard B grade with 240.4. An excellent start considering the difficult conditions, limited experience in reading extreme winds and shooting over the longer ranges of 700, 800 and 900 yards and yet managing to take out 5 range first places and seconds in daily aggregate and two seconds in the grand aggregate.

An outstanding performance for our small club shooting in open competition (no help with reading the wind and keeping the shooter in the middle of the target). Both Brian and Robert have been shooting for less than 18 months.

Back on the ECDRA home range it is only two weeks before the annual prize shoot with the Dragon Diesel Challenge and the pennant season following.

It is a busy time yet there is time for new shooters to come and join the fun and the challenge of precision shooting. Discussion with landholders over the weekend revealed that vermin like foxes are becoming harder to shoot with some landholders taking foxes at 140m.

EAST CENTRAL DISTRICT RIFLE ASSOCIATION â– Noon, Friday March 16 the East Central District Rifle Association Inc became an all electronic range with the delivery of No2 electronic target. That completes the set of three targets as No 1 and 3 were already in place and the maximum number of targets approved for use at Violet Town range is three.

Ted, from Hex Systems, delivered the No2 Target and assisted with both placement in the Target pit and double checked the electronics and computers to ensure the latest firm wear and the current software versions were in place

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Taggerty

3329 Maroondah Hwy

Alexandra

Alexandra

NEW

NEW

Fully renovated brick home offering:• 3 double bedrooms with ensuite/ walk in robe • Lovely kitchen, walk-in pantry & open plan living • Split system, floor heating and wood heater • Double carport, low maintenance living $383,000

Eildon

NEW

Chish & Fips Take-Away Business:• Established business in the centre of the Eildon shopping village • Good trading figures (available on request) • Long secure lease on superb premises • All new equipment, very clean and tidy premises $80,000 Plus Stock

Eildon

SOLD

High side of Hillside:• Tidy home, 2 dble bedrooms with BIR’s.

• Separate dining or 3rd bedroom • Large modern kitchen and lounge • Carport and lock-up garage, restumped. $225,000

Sales Specialists I Belinda Hocking 0418 115 574 Sales and Property Services I Jessica Bates 0437 533 236 Property Management I Sarah Brockhus 0457 537 222

Acheron

Fantastic home featuring:• 3 double bedrooms, central bathroom • 2 living areas, polished timber floor • 2 Split systems, wood heater, water tank & solar system • Delightful garden, back patio & BBQ Area $315,000

Taylor Bay

SOLD

Live the Lifestyle!

• Brick home on 20Ac with spring fed dam • Large family bathroom, Galley style Kitchen • Established fruit trees, Stock yards & Shedding • Abundant water supply and portable water bore $650,000

Build your dream holiday home:• Ideal building block with Lake views • Block measuring 1.2Ac (4989m2) • Level house site available with Power • Direst access to deep water ideal for boating $390,000

Landmark Harcourts Alexandra 56 Grant Street, Alexandra I 5772 3444

Yea

This 3 bedroom brick unit is a must to see. Superbly well built and designed, this 15 square home features 3 generous sized bedrooms, all with robes. The master bedroom has a semiensuited bathroom. There are 2 separate toilets, a European style laundry, open plan living with a well appointed spacious kitchen with dishwasher. There is a tiled dining area and carpet through the lounge and bedrooms. The garage is remote controlled. The dwelling has a large Fujitsu Split System and off street parking for a further 2 vehicles. Very easy walking to all facilities, including the supermarkets, hospital and transport. Being rented at the moment by the most fastidious tenant, this would be an excellent investment or just move in, unpack and enjoy the serenity of living in Yea. Sharon Butcher 0402 113 927 I sharon.butcher@landmark.com.au landmarkharcourts.com.au

Landmark Harcourts Yea 52 High Street, Yea I 5797 2799