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■ Yea Football-Netball Club history was made on Sunday (Apr. 15) when the Tigers Under 16 girls’ team played its first-ever match, against Healesville.

The girls came within four points of Healesville, 31-27, in the match.

Players pictured are: back row, from left, Naretha Crumpen-Dohleguy, Kira Bradley, Holly Calder, Asha Close, Emily Cunningham, Cassy Wilsmore, Abbey Hanlon, Lily Undie Front row, from left: Tatiana CrumpenDohleguy, Remi Pitman, Ruby O'Dwyer, Heba Blair, Vanessa James, Ruby Cook.

Absent: Arienne Holdsworth-Rose and Jordan Watts.

■ More Murrindindi women’s football will be made this Sunday when Thornton-Eildon plays Blackburn in the Eastern comp.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018

ANZAC SALUTE Trace records of relatives

Dawn services, other tributes

● Athenaeum Chairman Richard Longmore, Historical Society member Lorraine Smith and Lilydale RSL President, Don Parsons.

■ Members of the public will be able to track the history of relatives in World War I at this year’s ANZAC Day, thanks to an initiative between the Athenaeum Theatre, RSL and Historical Society at Lilydale.

Following Lilydale’s Dawn Service, which finishes at 6.30am, visitors will be able to take part in the RSL’s gunfire breakfast before wandering through the Coles car park to the Athenaeum Theatre.

Lilydale and District Historical Society members will be at the theatre to help visitors to trace the war records of family members.

Athenaeum Chairman, Richard Longmore, said the event would be the chance for residents to come and learn about their family members’ wartime experiences.

“They’ll be able to find out about their ancestors, where they went, what they did, where they were killed or what they did when they came back,” Mr Longmore said.

“It’ll give you their height, their weight, the colour of their eyes, or whether they had any distinguishing marks like appendectomy scars.

“The Athenaeum Theatre was the first place for soldiers to sign up for the war, so it’s fitting that families can come back 104 years on to learn about their ancestors’ experiences there.”

Details were gathered through the society’s They Answered the Call project, which involved compiling a list of local men and women who served in World War I. “What we’re trying to do is get people to come down, look at their family history and say ‘Wow!’,” Ms Smith said.

“They’ll need to know the names of their family members, of course – and if they know their middle names, that’ll be a help.

“The more information we have, the easier it’ll be to trace.”

Yarra Ranges Mayor, Cr Len Cox, encouraged residents to make the most of the opportunity to find their family’s place in history.

“The Athenaeum is linked with these stories and with the history of Lilydale, and there is plenty of memorabilia on display for visitors to view and learn about.”

■ A number of services will be held on Tuesday (Apr. 24) and Wednesday (Apr. 25) throughout the Shire of Murrindindi to commemorate ANZAC Day. Tuesday, April 24 ■ Kellock Lodge, Alexandra: Special service for residents - 11am.

Wednesday, April 25 Alexandra ■ 6am dawn service at Leckie Park Memorial.

■ 10.45am assemble at the RSL Hall for march to Leckie Park Memorial for 11am service.

Eildon ■ 10.50am assemble for 11am service at Cenotaph.

Flowerdale ■ 10.45am assemble for 11am service at Flowerdale Community Hall,Yea-Whittlesea Rd, Flowerdale. Refreshments to follow.

Glenburn ■ 5.30am assemble for dawn service at Glenburn Community Centre (the old school on Melba Highway).

Kinglake ■ 5.30am dawn service at St Peter’s Community WW1 Memorial Church, Kinglake, followed by a gunfire breakfast.

■ 10.30am service at the Lions Club ANZAC Memorial, Kinglake Community Centre, Exton Rd, morning tea to follow.

Marysville ■ 10.30am assemble at cnr Murchison and Lyell Sts. March at 11am to cenotaph, service at 11.15 at cenotaph. Refreshments at Men’s Shed after service.

Strath Creek ■ 8.45am assemble for 9am service at Strath Creek Pioneer Reserve Memorial. Refreshments to follow.

Terip Terip ■ 11.30am service followed by barbecue lunch, Terip Terip Recreation Reserve, Springs Road, Terip Terip Thornton ■ The 2018 service has been cancelled due to illness.

Yarck ■ 10am wreath laying service at War Memorial.

Yea ■ 10am service at Yea Memorial Hospital.

■ 10:45am assemble at the Cenotaph. Service commences at 11:00am. RSL, Emergency Services and members of the public wishing to march wearing relative’s service medals (worn on the right hand side) are requested to assemble at the RSL Hall in Snodgrass Street, Yea at 10:30am. March will fall in at 10:30am and step off at 10:45am arriving at the Cenotaph 11am. Refreshments will follow at the RSL Hall.

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● FLASHBACK: Virginia Creed, flanked by officers from Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty Campus cadet unit, on parade for ANZAC Day at Whittlesea.

Dawn Services start between 5.30am-6am.

■ THERE will be many obserRegionally, the Eltham dawn service at the War vances throughout the region for Memorial has grown significantly in recent ANZAC Day (Wed., Apr. 25). years.

Those attending at Eltham are asked to arMurrindindi Shire residents can rive at the Main Rd memorial by 5.45am. attend dawn services at Glenburn, In the city, the ANZAC Day March will see Kinglake and Alexandra. thousands of veterans, their descendants and Services at other times will be held at current serving personnel marching down St Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville, Strath Kilda Rd, starting at the Flinders-Swanston Sts intersection.

Creek, Terip Terip, Yarck and Yea. Traditional ‘two-up’ games have been apThere will be no service at Thornton this proved to be played at Broadford RSL, Epping year due to illness.

Some will travel to the Shire of Remem- RSL, Greensborough RSL, Montmorencybrance, Melbourne, on ANZAC Day for the 6am Eltham RSL, Robert Mactier VC Club Dawn Service. Recommended arrival time for (Simpsons Barracks at Macleod) and Watsonia the Melbourne service is between 4am-5am.

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More Dindi TV coverage ing landholders on board, which includes Vic Roads, DELWP, VicForests, Parks, ● Cr Jackie Ashe Council etc.

■ A range of “That is a very tall Murrindindi loca- order and one that tions - including King- most Landcare and/or lake, Yea, Alexandra, other interested bodies Eildon and Marysville would find very diffi- are to be featured on cult to achieve,” Cr television, Cr Jackie Bowles said.

Ashe told last month’s meeting of the Shire Council.

There is a focus on Kinglake National Park, Lake Eildon, Great Victorian Rail Trail/Cheviot Tunnel, local food and wine, and the Yea Wetlands.

Broadcast is scheduled for April - May and July - August of the Eat, Stay and Play ■ Marysville and District Lions have program.

“All intros/outros distributed muchand throws to the break needed relief to three for Season 16 are major disaster fund filmed in the following the Western Murrindindi Shire,” District fires.

“A call for help CrAshe said.

“Each episode will came through District receive two weeks of Governor Pat, for fodnational television ex- der or money for purposure. 12 weeks in chase of hay etc., or money to cover some total.” the fuel costs of transporting the hay,” said a club report in the Triangle News.

“We responded to this with an immediate deposit of $3000 into the Need For Feed bank account, which is organised by members of the Lions Club of Pakenham.

“A cheque for $5000 was also sent to Australian Lions ● Cr Rebecca Foundation, who proBowles vide quick response ■ Municipal Asso- relief to disaster afciation of Victoria out- fected areas.

“And, a cheque for comes have been reported to Murrindindi $5000 has been sent to Council by Cr 201V5 Disaster Relief Trust, to provide aid to Rebecca Bowles.

“Department of those affected,” the Environment, Land, club report said.

Water and Planning Officer Kate Gavins discussed the overhaul that is occurring within the Environment Protection Authority in that they will be pro-active instead of re-active.

“The embedded EPA officer within some councils would not be paid for by said councils but paid out of the landfill levy, which all said and done ● Cr Sandice comes from Local McAulay Government.

“DELWP Bio-di- ■ M u r r i n d i n d i versity grants are now Deputy Mayor Cr open, as I have discov- Sandice McAulay atered recently these tended a forum on grants are very top community transport heavy as to be entitled held at Yea. to grants for local bioShe said the forum diversity projects you was led by Sally Mchave to get all adjoin- Donald.

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News Briefs Next meeting

■ The next Murrindindi Shire Council meeting will be held at 6pm Tuesday (Apr. 24) at the Alexandra chambers.

The usual fourth Wednesday meeting date is being changed because of ANZAC Day (Wed., April 25).

Planning items

“The forum was basically a small representative group of older community members together with a panel of community transport service providers aiming to: ■ map what is available ■ discuss how is it being utilised ■ canvass how we can enhance and better connect existing services ■ finally inform priority advocacy items.”

4000 on Facebook

■ Mention was made at the latest Murrindindi Council meeting that about 4000 people were reached via Facebook when news of community planning initiatives were being circulated.

Councillors seem to forget they already have a resource in the Shire that circulates widely.

The Local Paper has a readership, in print and online, of more than 10,000 local people every week.

On the other hand, latest Victorian Country Press Association figures show the Alexandra Standard to have a circulation of 1548.

The Yea Chronicle circulation is now down to just 524 copies each week, says theVCPA.

Mayor at CWA

iation last month.

“I was invited by the Redgate Country Women’s Association branch to be the guest speaker at the CWA Hume Goulburn group conference and AGM, which was held in Alexandra,” Cr Bisset told Council last month.

“I would like to wish CWAVictoria a very happy 90 years of service in 2018.

“The Redgate CWA branch based in Alexandra is I am aware celebrating 57 years of service this year.

“I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank all the CWA branches for their service and contribution to our communities, especially the local branches located in the Murrindindi Shire Council – we have the Redgate CWA, Yarck CWA, Yea CWA and Flowerdale CWA. “I also like to think that CWA means Chicks with Attitude,” Cr Bisset said.

Yarck thanks

■ Cr Charlie Bissett told Murrindindi Council of her attendance at the Yarck Hall Committee annual general meeting.

“I would like to publicly acknowledge some particular residents for their outstanding and noteworthy contributions to the community.

“Ms Norma Hodgeson who after 46 years on the Yarck Hall committee is stepping down and Mr John Drysdale who after 33 years on the committee is also stepping down.

“This great community facility is once again hosting the Artz@Yarck program with three wonderful events in the coming months,” Cr Bisset said.

K’worth event ● Cr Charlie Bisset ■ Murrindindi Mayor Cr Charlie Bisset was guest speaker at the Country Women’s Assoc-

■ Cathy McGowan, MHR for Indi, has an ad in this week’s Local Paper about the celebration on Tuesday (Apr. 24) in Yea for the Killingworth phone tower installation.

■ Cr Margaret Rae told the March meeting of Murrindindi Council about changes to planning matters: “Within Council I am pleased to advise that 27 planning permits were issued in February reflecting the diversity of development in our Council,” Cr Rae said.

“As well as residential dwellings, permits were issued for guest cabins in Narbethong, a retail development in Strath Creek, a medical centre in Kinglake, a telecommunication facility in Narbethong and a new police station in Alexandra.

“A standard practice of holding a meeting between planning applicants and outstanding objectors has also been reintroduced so that open and clear communication can take place and resolution of issues can be achieved wherever possible.

“This is already demonstrating positive outcomes,” Cr Rae commented.

Business news

■ Cr Jackie Ashe told last month’s Murrindindi Council meeting that there are 219 subscribers to the Murrindindi Business Monthly electronic newsletter.

Businesses can sign for the newsletter via Council’s website.

Waste matters

■ Cr Eric Lording told Murrindindi Shire Council last month about waste management.

“Council, in collaboration with both Mitchell and Strathbogie Councils, has requested further information from Visy Recycling in relation to the processing of comingled recycling,” Cr Lording said.

“The three councils were part of a joint procurement process which resulted in Visy Recycling being appointed to accept and process co-mingled recyclables from each council’s kerbside recycling collection.

“In light of the current issues in the recycling sector we are working together to ensure the best outcome for ratepayers.

“Interstate shipping of waste is no longer a possibility with Queensland applying a waste levy making this option uneconomic,” Cr Lording said.

No report from Cr

■ Six or seven Murrindindi Shire Councillors delivered reports for their report, at the March meeting of Council.

Cr Leigh Dunscombe, the Kinglake Ward Councillor, holds the Corporate and Customer Services Portfolio.

Highlands clearance

■ A clearance sale will be held from 10am on Sunday, May 20 as a Highlands Community Hall Fund Raiser at the Highlands Primary School site.

Items for sale may include farm equipment; household items; etc. Contact Judy Cameron with list of items to be sold on 5796 9247 or jcameron029@gmail.com

Biggest Morn. Tea

■ The Biggest Morning Tea, in aid of research towards Breast Cancer, will be held by the Glenburn Craft and Garden Club, from 10am-1pm on Tuesday, May 1, at the Glenburn Hall.

Marilyn Thomson advises that the annual event will include tea, coffee, "yummy cakes and slices". Entry to the Glenburn Hall is $5. ● There is no charge to list your community event in The Local Paper. Items are published at discretion of the Editor. Email details to: editor@LocalPaper.com.au

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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2.4.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 2.14.34.42.22.1.

Family life could give you some problems during this period. Rushing around without too much thought is not getting you anywhere stop and think and plan. Not a good time for business decisions.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 8.9.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 8.9.34.42.33.5.

Not a good period for confidences something you did not want to be known could surface anyway. Romantic notions could spoil your good start in your business affairs.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 7,8,9,3, Lotto Numbers: 1,14,23,34,45,22, You could be asked to help someone but tread very carefully in peoples personal affairs. Your judgement might not be up to par so decisions should be left until a later date.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 7,9,2,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,15,23,34,41,22, There could be some mix up with your recreational or social plans.You might have to postpone your travel until later. There should be a happy surprise soon.

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Community garden ‘has to go’: Yea Cr ■ A security review by Victoria Police has concluded that the Yea Community Garden must leave its High St location, Cr Rebecca Bowles has told Murrindindi Shire Council.

“Unfortunately, there has been a major setback for the community garden project around the Police Station as there has been an external security review completed with the recommendation that the community compost project has to go, this now puts in jeopardy all the great collaboration that has been achieved so far between the community house, the high school and the local police station,” Cr Bowles said.

News Briefs Emotions Anon.

■ An Emotions Anonymous meeting is held 7pm-8pm every Wednesday at St Thomas's Anglican Church, Maroondah Hwy , Buxton.

This 12 Step Program provides a warm and accepting group in which people share experiences, strength and hope without fear of criticism. Contact Beth, 57747555.

Crime Stoppers ■ Crime Stoppers Victoria will receive Victorian Government’s Community Safety Statement funding of $2.8 million over the next four years as part of a $25 million crime prevention package

Manager’s job

● Flashback: Planting works at the Yea Community Garden. Photo: Incredible Edible Yea “However, on that note the lection for the Alexandra comAlexandra VCAL students munity gardens,” Cr Bowles have begun their compost col- said.

Students’ cool composting

LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: Brown Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 1,4,2,1 Lotto Numbers: 1,12,23,34,37,45, This should be a very prosperous period in business affairs. Make sure you read the fine print and consult your legal advisor if in doubt. Improvements in your love life.

■ Marysville Triangel Business and Tourism is looking to appoint a full-time Centre Manager. The position may include business management, finance, marketing and customer service experience.

Applications should be addressed to Barbara Muir, PO Box 75, Marysville 3779 before 5 pm, Monday (April 23).

Works on toilets ■ Renewal works have commenced on the public toilet block at the Yea Recreation Reserve. Works include plumbing fixtures and fittings, internal and external rendering, installation of a roof structure, epoxy flooring and electrical works. The toilets are expected to be re-open by April 30. Alternative facilities are in the main pavilion, and the netball rooms.

Mernda test trains

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 5,7,6,2, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,26,39,41,3, If planning travel or moves make sure you recheck all appointments and reservations. Some beneficial information from a distance could help you in your business ventures.

■ The first test trains are exepected to be running to Mernda by the end of September.

These test trains will form part of driver training along the new Mernda line.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2,6,7,9, Lotto Numbers: 1,6,23,37,7,22, Loved ones should be a source of much happiness during this period. Do not let anyone sway you from your chosen path. Extra care should be taken when travelling.

■ Cr Rebecca Bowles toldMurrindindi Shire Council last month of the Clean Up Australia efforts in the municipality: ■ Yea Wetlands: 4 chaff bags, 4 people ■ Homewood: 20 chaff bags, 17 people ■ Strath Creek: 20 wheelie bins full ■ Yea Fishing Club: on crown land over the Goulburn River, six chaff bags, 2 ute loads.

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SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Lemon Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 7,9,2,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,6,23,38,36,30, Business and career problems should be easier to cope with and better times are ahead. Official and legal documents should be taken good care of and not signed if in doubt.

SAGITTARIUS: (November23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 1,4,1,7, Lotto Numbers: 1,17,23,38,36,5, A period in which you should be only dealing with factsintuition might not be right. If your loved ones are willing you could mix business with pleasure successfully.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 5,7,9,3, Lotto Numbers: 1,4,23,28,33,3, Socialising with new found friends might not be successful best to stick with the ones you know. Make sure all your business dealings are above board and keep away from risky deals.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour:Apricot Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 4,7,8,9, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,35,45,11, You could need to be very tactful to manage domestic and business affairs in harmony. Good planning is the best for successful results and handle each problem as it comes.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Fawn Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 4,7,2,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,36,41,9, A very romantic period and someone special could delight you with their presence.Tackling issues with some positive thought will help you to get good results.

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Letter to the Editor Water removed from Lake Eildon ● Alexandra Secondary College composting extraordinaires Robyn Grimmer (kneeling), Brody Hunter, Leam Draper, Georgina Beggs and Jasmine Chomiczewski. and Murrindindi Shire Council Coordinator Environmental Programs Zoe Blakeney with the Worms on Wheels cart.

■ Murrindindi Shire Council believes 'Break it Down' Community Composting grassroots efforts to advance environmental Project success which, led by Zanni sustainability are critical in addressing the Waldstein, was launched in 2014 with fundchallenges faced by all. ing from The Hamer Sprout Fund.

Murrindindi Shire's Natural Environment "Like the Yea Project, Alexandra's Comand Climate Change Portfolio Councillor munity Composting Project aims to make a Rebecca Bowles said there are lots of commu- real and positive difference to the way we think nity-led initiatives happening around the Shire about and handle food waste," Cr Bowles said. that are making fantastic contributions in difJodie Morrison, composting facilitator on ferent ways. the Alexandra Project said the students in"One initiative Council is particularly proud volved have become really interested in where to have contributed to is Alexandra Second- and how their food is grown. ary College's Community Composting "Even though the local traders are already Project,’ said Cr Bowles. doing a good job of minimising food waste, "Last year, the Upper Goulburn Landcare the students are surprised by the amount of Network approached Council for support to- coffee grounds being sent to landfill. It's startwards purchasing a cargo bike for the school's ing the conversation about how we can use newly-established Community Project. resources more productively and how to turn “The Community Project, a subject which waste into a useful end product. runs as part of the school's Victorian CertifiZanni Waldsteinof Yea's 'Break it Down' cate of Applied Learning (VCAL) program, is Project said the VCAL students involved also funded by Bendigo Bank benefit from developing community connec"The students use the cart, dubbed 'Worms tions. on Wheels', to travel about town collecting "It's really important in rural areas to enfood scraps from local businesses, residents sure young people get engaged with the local and, of course, Council offices. Then they use community so they get a chance to develop these scraps and other carbon materials in their skills, networks and personal relationtheir compost," Cr Bowles said. ships,” Ms Waldstein said.

"The original idea was inspired by Yea's - Contributed

Sir, I was disappointed to see environmental water delivered out of Lake Eildon last week at a time of year when we would not expect environmental water to be very useful.

Communities throughout the Eildon district hold great apprehension towards the use of environmental water as we physically cannot see what happens downstream, but we do see the dramatic changes that occur on our lake.

Governments and water authorities are doing a poor job at explaining when environmental flows are occurring, whether those flows are having a positive benefit on ecosystems, and what those benefits mean for our communities.

Murray Darling Basin communities need to be confident when it comes to the integrity of the system, and need to be assured that every drop of water is being put to good use.

Government needs to do a better job at ensuring the system is transparent so that we all can better understand how water is used across our communities and in the natural environment.

That's why the Liberal-Nationals' consistent position has been that there can be no way to deliver extra environmental water if it causes socio-economic hardship on Basin communities across Victoria.

- Cindy McLeish, MLA for Eildon, Shop 10, 38-40 Bell St, Yarra Glen

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● Jaclyn Symes MLC ■ Labor MLC Jaclyn Symes was prominent on the invitation list for the ‘turning of the sod’ ceremony held at thye Yea Children’s Centre on Monday morning (Apr. 16).

So too at the opening of the renovations of the Alexandra and District Kindergarten on Monday afternoon.

Both projects were backed by the Victorian State Labor Government Children’s Facilities Capital Program.

Question: was local MLA Cindy McLeish invited to the events?

Pupils do well

■ Murrindindi Shire Mayor Cr Charlie Bisset was taken by the abilities of Alexandra Primary School students when she attended there in Term One. “It was with great pleasure that I attended the Alexandra Primary School assembly, to present the badges at the Investiture Ceremony for the 2018 student leaders.

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● Craig Lloyd ■ Murrindindi residents are being encouraged to be in the running for a $50 voucher by offering views on Council is

delivering its services.

“Council wants to find out from you, residents of Murrindindi Shire, how you feel we are performing with our delivery of Customer Services.

“We ask that you complete a short survey, which should only take a couple of minutes of your time.

“Your views will help shape the way we deliver our Customer Services in the future.

Respondents go in the draw to win a $50 Council Services voucher.

To complete the survey go to https:// bit.ly/2GYqXSU One social media follower, Julie Bateman, had a criticism of the survey:

“Ashame there is conditions to go in the draw that isn't fair to all.

“Not everyone uses electronic devices to receive communication or invoices.

“So how are others in community able to participate in survey if they don't have internet etc?” Ms Bateman said.

The Council replied: “Hi Julie, thanks for your feedback.

“Providing an online option helps Council to minimise our footprint. However, we do understand that this method of communication is not accessible for everyone, so we will also be providing a printed survey option.

“From early next week residents will be able to pop in to any of our Council Offices and Libraries to complete a hard copy survey.”

Short Shots

■ A Kinglake Fun Run is to be held from 9am on Sunday, May 27, from the Ellimatta Youth Space, Kinglake.

■ The Age reports that Dennis Family Homes have won a legal case against Donnybrook land owner Tom Montalto over 264 hectares of land.

The Montaltos were to get around $350 million for land it bought in 1994 for about $1 million, says The Age. ■ The Local Paper office will be closed all day on Friday (Apr. 20). We expect that next week’s issue (Wed., April 25) will be published as normal.

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Hostile reaction ■ Yea Shire ratepyares gave local Councillors a hostile response after a decision to appoint a Deputy Chief Executive Officer on a $46,000 package.

The new position was also to double as the Director-Technical Services, to oversee the work of Manager-Technical Services, Stan Kisler.

Last final lapse ■ “A stranger arriving during the last quarter and not noticing the scoreboard of Saturday’s football would have assumed that Yea seniors were again being ouverrun and soundly beaten,” wrote Tom Dignam.

Yea 19.14 (128) d Ardmona 8.5 (53).

Yea goals: Slavin 7, Christie and Lockhart 3, V. Dignam and Cunningham 2, Lawley and Tainton. Best: Slavin, Finch, Wills, Tunnis, Christie, Rollason and Comerford.

Eildon swamped ■ Yea Under 15 football had an even start on a 1987 weekend, 30 years ago, with an easy win over Eildon. Yea goalkickers: S. Christie 10, D. Ivey 7, C. Owen 2, G. Osborn 2, P. Lawrance 2, P. Wenker 2, L. Palmer, K. Ryen, B. Hall, R. Comerford.

Yea 29.17 (191) d Eildon 2.1 (13).

Dressing down ■ Yea Shire President Cr David Lawson said less than half of the local Councillors attended the opening of the Yea Indoor Recreation Centre, “one of the most excditing events in the history of the Shire of Yea”.

The $840,000 complex opening event was poorly attended by Council officers, with only CEO Peter Mangan in attendance for the civic function, Cr Lawson said.

Grammar nearby ■ Ivanhoe Grammar School was negotiating with authorities including the City of Whittlesea to establish a campus at Mernda, on land it already owned.

Headmaster Rev. Charles Sligo was quoted to be seeking development to be underway as son as practicable.

Chainsaw licences ■ Thirty years ago, we reported that chainsaw operators and all other workers who earned their living in Victoria’s forests would be required to obtain a licence.

The National Party’s Bruce Evans said the requirement was being announced by the Department of Conservation, Forests and Lands.

Picnic table query ■ A picinc table in High St, Yea had been deliberately driven at, and then smashed by a car, a Yea Council meeting was told.

Manager-Technical Services, Stan Kisler, answering a question from Cr Dougal Drysdale, said he had been given a car registration number and had given it to Police.

“I haven’t heard anymore back.”

Local Phone Numbers FIRE BRIGADES (fire only) ............ 000 Local Brigades ............................... 000 POLICE (emergencies only) ............ 000 Alexandra ................................ 5772 1040 Kinglake ............................... 5786 1333 Seymour ............................... 5735 0200 Whittlesea ............................ 9716 2102 7 9 7 26 30 Yea ....................................... 5 57 263 AMBULANCE .................................... 000 Alexandra Hospital ............. 5772 0900 Northern Hospital, Epping .. 8405 8000 Seymour Hospital ................ 5793 6100 Yea Hospital ........................... 5 7 36 0400 57 STATE EMERGENC Y SER VICE ......... 13 25 00 EMERGENCY SERVICE

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Retirement thanks ■ Eric Brewer, Chief Superintendent of Police, from Benalla, wrote to the Yea newspaper to thank it for assistance provided whilst he had been in office. ● We have been working our way through thousands of our photo files from the 1980s and 1990s. Here is a picture of then-McEwen MHR Fran Bailey and the late David Lawrance, then Yea AP&H President, at the Yea Show in 1990.

Restoration works ■ Praise was offered for restoration works carried out at the Yea Pioneer Cemetery.

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Council News Million Paws Walk ■ People and pooches alike are set to hit the footpath in Eildon on Sunday, May 20, for the town’s 6th annual RSPCA Million Paws Walk.

Eildon is the smallest town in Victoria to host the event, which raises funds for the RSPCA. Mark Howard of Eildon Real Estate is the Volunteer Co-ordinator for the event and he said between 250-350 people normally participate in the walk – and that’s not counting all the paws.

“The walk around the pondage takes about an hour but there’s always much more going on than just the walk.

“This year Virginia Trioli from ABC News Breakfast will be walking with her dog ‘Bunk’, plus participants can enjoy an opening address on animal care from Alexandra veterinarian Doug Norman. And that’s not to mention the door prizes donated by local businesses.

Murrindindi Shire Council Mayor Charlotte Bisset said the Million Paws Walk is a wonderful event which raises essential funds for an important cause.

“Council has worked closely with the RSPCA for many years, so we really appreciate the organisation’s role in promoting and enforcing animal welfare.

“In fact, Council’s latest records show an estimated 3179 dogs call Murrindindi Shire home, interestingly only 2611 are currently registered.

“This makes the Million Paws Walk in Eildon not only the “purrfect” opportunity to celebrate all our local dog residents, but also a chance to open the conversation between pet owners and Council.

“We will have Local Laws officers at the Eildon event, so please feel free to have a chat with them about any aspects of animal management in the Shire,” Cr Bisset added.

- Contributed

Solar partnership

■ Murrindindi Shire Council says it is excited to announce its new partnership with Yarra Energy Foundation to deliver a community solar bulk buy program.

The Dindi Bulk Buy Program will offer Shire residents, businesses, clubs, farms, weekenders and off-grid properties access to genuine, impartial advice and discounted solar products and systems.

Set to launch in May, the Dindi Bulk Buy Program will run for a 12-month period.

Murrindindi Shire Council’s Natural Environment and Climate Change Portfolio Councillor Rebecca Bowles said the Dindi Bulk Buy Program is a great opportunity for locals to find out more about their solar choices.

“We recognise there is a flood of information in the market when it comes to solar PV panels, batteries, inverters and installation options, and it can be confusing at the best of times.

If you’re interested in finding out more about your solar options, a series of free solar seminars will be run in Alexandra, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. These will be an important step in helping our community make informed decisions about the systems that will work best for them.

“The Dindi Bulk Buy Program was developed because it’s a positive action toward achieving our strategic environmental goals.

At the moment, an estimated 23 per cent of Murrindindi Shire dwellings have some form of solar power, but we want that to grow.

“The liveability of the Shire and the quality of life enjoyed by its residents is very much dependent on the maintenance of a healthy, functioning natural environment, and that means managing finite-resource consumption,” Cr Bowles said.

Murrindindi Shire Council General Manager Infrastructure and Development Services Stuart McConnell said Yarra Energy Foundation will be project managing the Program and customer support.

“Jim’s Energy has offered to donate and install a solar system on a community building if we are able to meet our target of installing 50kW under this Program,” Mr McConnell said.

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Reviews into Yea, Alex depots by Cl. ■ Murrindindi Shire Council is reviewing how its depots in Yea and Alexandra support the work of Council across the Shire.

Stuart McConnell, Council's General Manager of Infrastructure and Development Services, said the review would achieve a number of things.

"The condition of our depot facility in Yea is poor. We did an assessment in early 2018 which showed that it would require significant work to bring it up to a level where it is appropriate and safe for current and future requirements,” Mr McConnell said.

“We are obviously reluctant to commit to this without reviewing the functions of the depots properly and determining our future needs", he said.

"As an interim measure while the review is underway, we are closing the Yea Depot for normal operations and relocating staff based there to the Alexandra Depot.

"While the team will be based in Alexandra in the short term, it is important to note that a guiding principle in reviewing our Depot operations is the need to ensure that we are providing equitable levels of service to communities across the Shire.

“We want to ensure our depot operations are structured to

● Stuart McConnell give the best service to all communities in the Shire at the lowest possible cost", M r McConnell added.

"So, in the interim, we are going to ensure we have a larger presence in the Kinglake Ranges area to offset any impact of the greater distance to the Depot. We plan to create a quick response resource

Search for roofs ■ “Yarra Valley is steaming ahead with their renewable agenda and are now scouring the council for carpark roofs to install new solar,” Cr Bec Bowles told Council last month.

Cellar door opens ■ A new cellar door has opened at Shantell, 1974 Melba Hwy, Dixon’s Creek.

for the Kinglake Ranges and surrounds which will allow minor maintenance issues to be addressed quickly.

"Co-locating the teams in the one depot in Alexandra for the time being will also help us to improve our service delivery by creating greater flexibility in our operations and also in the support, coordination and management of those teams", said Mr McConnell.

"We haven't yet decided on the number of sites our operations teams will work from in the longer term or where these will be located.

“This will be decided when the review is complete. We also haven't made any decisions about the future of the Yea Depot and won't do so until we have reviewed Depot operations.

"We inherited the current two depot arrangement at the timeMurrindindi Shire Council was created in 1994 through a council amalgamation process.

“This involves a degree of duplication between the two depots. A review of this arrangement now will help us to arrange our operations in the best way possible for the future. We expect the review to be completed in early 2019", said Mr McConnell.

- Contributed

Manging resources

■ Vic Catchments and Landcare Victoria Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen natural resource management in Victoria.

2-year project

■ The Victorian Government isundertaking a review of its Regional ForestryAgreements.

MP launches road safety survey ■ Local MLA Cindy McLeish is encouraging local motorists to have their say about Victorian road rules via a survey launched by the Liberal Nationals Coalition.

"Recently, too many road rules have been designed by bureaucrats. Some of their ideas might be good on paper, but in the real world they can create more problems than they fix," Ms McLeish said.

"The Liberal Nationals believe road rules should be based on common sense.

That's why we want to know what Victorians think about our state's road rules."

Motorists can have their say about rules that should be changed, or new rules that should be considered, through the new Common Sense Road

Feedback obtained from the community will inform the Liberal Nationals Coalition's policies which will be taken to the election to be held in November this year.

"Too often under Labor, motorists have been cut out of decision-making on speed limits and road rules. Changes have often been made haphazardly, without any public consultation, and have been either announced at short notice or ● Cindy McLeish not announced at all."

Rules survey.

"The Liberal Nationals will "We want to know what Vic- listen to the community and torians think about a range of we'll introduce road rules that issues, including speed limits make sense and that make our through roadworks, differential roads safer," Ms McLeish said. speed limits for trucks, rural http://bit.ly/ learner drivers," Ms McLeish commonsenseroadrules said.

Local Briefs Minimal wasps ■ Wasp activity has been minimal this season, Cr Eric Lording told last month’s Murrindindi Shire Council meeting.

The December rain event was a contributor.

“Wasps are nesting in unusual places this season. Nest are being found in wall cavities and under eaves “Staff have done walk throughs of the Yea Wetlands area and no nests were located “We have recorded 23 nests treated by Council staff and local volunteers,” Cr Lording said.

10th anniversary ■ Yarra Ranges Shire, keen to gain some community feedback on how Steels Creek would like to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of Black Saturday in February next year, was part of a talk yesterday (Tues.) at the Community Centre.

Jessica Adams, Community Development Officer for the Shire, asked locals to provide their ideas and input on the day.

Marysville works ■ The Marysville and Triangle Arts and Culture building refurbishment is going well, on program and about 30 per cent complete, Cr Eric Lording told last month’s Murrindindi Shire Council meeting.

Sabotage probe ■ Last Thursday's Kilmore race meeting was abandoned due to safety concerns for horses and riders following the discovery of two steel pickets in the racetrack prior to the commencement of the meeting.

The pickets, which were driven into the track and remained slightly exposed, were discovered near the 400-metre mark, approximately two metres off the rail, by Racing Victoria stewards during a routine track inspection.

Following a further inspection of the track, the Stewards and riders engaged to compete at the meeting were unanimous in their decision that it ought not proceed due to their inability to rule out any further objects causing safety concerns.

The Kilmore Racing Club has referred the matter, which appears to be an act of vandalism or sabotage, to Victoria Police for investigation.

Yea works delay ■ Murrindindi Council issued a ‘Community Notice’ on Friday (Apr. 13), saying that works in Snodgrass St, Yea, will now not be completed until April 27.

The drainage upgrade, and kerb and channel renewed works, began on February 27.

The works are between Nolan and Gifford Sts. Backfilling of access to properties will be completed early next week, according to the notice. Contractors are Fineblade.

At Ghin Ghin Rd ■ Country Fire Authority crews last Wednesday (Apr. 11) responded to reports of a fire near the intersection of Ghin Ghin Rd and Goulburn Valley Hwy. One unit was attending, said Emergency Victoria.

Growing up online ■ Susan McLean will conduct a free event - ‘Growing Up Online’ - to be held from 6.30pm-8.30pm on Monday, May 14 at the City of Whittlesea, Council Offices, Fountain View Room, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. Phone: 9404 8865.

Rebels dream team ■ Alexandra footballers and netballers have been divided into ‘dream teams’ which have been auctioned off. Throughout the season the players earn points for good deeds on and off the field. At the end of the season, the owner of the team with the most points wins a cash prize.

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What The Papers Say Flu funding

■ Goulburn Valley Health will receive $460.000 to help combat flu this winter, as part of the Victorian Government’s $50million boost to emergency departments across the state.

State Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, announced the funding, saying it would help hospitals open more beds, hire more doctors and nurses and treat more patients.

Mr Gepp said the early budget funding boost would give 17 of Victoria’s largest health services the extra funding to plan ahead of winter and cater for more patients presenting to emergency departments with the flu.

- Seymour Telegraph

Teenage tragedy

■ A boy has tragically drowned, unable to be revived after he was pulled from the waters of Lake Eildon over the long weekend.

Campers first became aware of a problem around 5.30pm on Saturday, March 31, when there were cries for help at the Blue Gum Flat 2 Campsite.

The 14-year-old boy was found after friends and family formed a water-based search party – those involved in the rescue estimated that the teenager had been submerged for up to 15 minutes.

Police, paramedics and air ambulance crews attended, but the boy was pronounced dead at the scene at 8.02pm.

The exact circumstances of the case are still being investigated.

- Mansfield Courier

Runner’s gift

■ The Euroa Gift may become the lead-up race of choice for the nation’s top runners in future, with two of the Stawell Gift’s top performers using the Euroa race as their leadup event.

Tasmanian speedster Jacob Despard took home the men’s section of Australia’s richest footrace (and the $40,000 in prize money) over the Easter weekend, just three weeks after winning the 70m sprint at the Memorial Oval in Euroa.

Despard did not compete in the Euroa Gift itself, which former professional runner and Stawell competitor Allan Murphy said was not unusual, given doing so and winning may have incurred the young runner a greater distance to run at Stawell.

“Winning Euroa so close to Stawell probably would’ve incurred him a penalty, so just competing in the 70m was probably a way of just tuning up without risking your handicap,” Mr Murphy said.

- Euroa Gazette

Eagle attack ■ Living in Castella’s bushy outskirts, Mitch Bartlett is used to seeing and hearing wildlife around his property.

Though, at 10am on April 3 Mr Bartlett heard a sound that he could not identify; the sound of a Wedge-tail Eagle attacking his 18 month old Chihuahua named Bear.

Mr Bartlett was out starting his water pump when he heard a noise reminiscent of a “baby bird feeding” coming from the bush along his boundary fence.

“I heard what sounded like a baby bird feeding and thought nothing of it … we have deer, platypus, and we hear the weirdest noises,” Mr Bartlett said.

“I walked 10 metres or so into the bush and right beside me was a huge wedge-tailed eagle on the ground … I thought it had a rabbit at first but stopped and realised to my horror that it was my dog.”

- Mountain Views Mail

Green stands ■ Matthew Goodman has thrown his hat into the ring and will fly the Greens flag in the Eltham seat for the upcoming state election.

He will take on sitting Labor MP Vicki Ward and Liberal candidate Nick McGowan.

In 2016, Mr Goodman stood for Hawdon ward in the Banyule Council election.

- Diamond Valley Leader

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Court Lists Seymour Magistrates’ Court - Criminal Case Listings Thursday, April 19 Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division.

Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Brown, Simon Kenneth. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Rourke, M (41690) v James, Aaron. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Warren, M (41378) v King, Johnny.

Mitchell/Benalla Victoria Police - Warren, M (41378) v King, Johnny.

Mitchell/Benalla Victoria Police - Rourke, M (41690) v Dib, Eddie. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Batten, S (38514) v Young, Bradley. UniBroadford Victoria Police - Batten, S (38514) v Maica, Kur. UniBroadford Victoria Police - Turner, J (34532) v Myrteza, Enea. UniKilmore J Victoria Police - March, B (35439) v Marsh, Christie.

Socit-Seymour Victoria Police - Warren, M (41378) v Naylor, Jarrod.

Mitchell/Benalla Victoria Police - Binks, D (40350) v Cathie, Tristan.

Somerville Victoria Police - Stephens, S (40205) v Flaskett, Kyle. UniSeymour Vic Roads - Meagher, J v Eggens, Theo H. Vic Roads Victoria Police - Brown, T (29986) v Smith, Cayleb. UniKilmore Community Corrections Centre - Cochrane, S v Bircanin, Faye Helen.

Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Rhead, A (40227) v Humphrey, Brett.

Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Hutton, Z (42443) v Ring, Dillan. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Stephens, S (40205) v Allouche, Ayche.

Uni-Seymour Vic Roads - Bailey, L v Read, David Thomas. Vic Roads Victoria Police - Bortolotto, C (40740) v Williams, Leigh.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Reynolds, J (31151)v Kelly, Matthew.

Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Fiedler, N (29749) v Blackmore, Paul.

Ciu-Yarra Ranges Victoria Police - Timpson, B (38629) v Hall, Ben. UniWarrnambool Victoria Police - Sharma, S (37790) v Meers, Jodie. DtuSeymour Victoria Police - Broadway, B (42074) v Humphrey, Brett Raymond. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Sharma, S (37790) v Brown, Jason. DtuSeymour Victoria Police - Sharma, S (37790) v King, Johnny. DtuSeymour Victoria Police - Raynor, S (20606) v Potter, Christopher.

Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Sharma, S (37790) v Humphrey, Brett.

Dtu-Seymour Vic Roads - Ferriere, A v Chu, Yi Wei. Vic Roads Victoria Police - Rourke, M (41690) v Humphrey, Brett.

Uni-Seymour

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E&OE. Victoria Police - Alexander, J (38787)v Colenso, Ricky.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Delaney, S (33300) v Rigutto, Leigh William. Highway Patrol-Benalla Victoria Police - Batten, S (38514) v Puglia, Joshua. UniBroadford Victoria Police - Round, P (38567) v Humphrey, Brett.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Sanderson, L (41694) v Hatfield, Chase Mark. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Bennett, N (36915) v De Graaf, Kevin Daniel. Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Colenso, Ricky. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Baker, S (23294) v Phillips, Douglas.

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 - Webster, B (41109) v Gazzara, Kaitin James. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Basham, D (29613) v Kelly, Jonathan Mark. State Hwy PatrolWest Victoria Police - Sanderson, L (41694) v Gazzara, Kane.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Cook, D (30208) v Marshall, Jacob Paul.

Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Mcgovern, A (34197) v Tanaka, Cody Kenneth. Family ViolenceMitchell/Benalla Victoria Police - Grant, B (28598) v Sholz, Naomi. CiuMitchell Victoria Police - Garbutt, E (35708) v Higgins, Erryn Maree. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Swan, P (39871) v De Graff, Kevin.

Uni-Euroa Victoria Police - Fidler, T

(41595) v De Graaf, Kevin.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Costa, C (28340) v De Graaf, Kevin.

Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - Batten, S (38514) v Fitzell, Keith. UniBroadford Victoria Police - Costa, C (28340) v Colenso, Ricky. CiuMitchell Victoria Police - Webster, B (41109) v Nelson, Iesha Caterina. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Barclay, J (36190) v Bouvac, Karen Ann. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Bennett, N (36915) v Humphrey, Brett.

Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - Swan, P (39871) v Degraff, Kevin. UniEuroa Victoria Police - Cook, K (41646) v De Graaf, Kevin Daniel. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Turner, J (34532) v Nash, Benjamin.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Shortt, T (40203) v De Graaf, Kevin.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Carland, J (34285) v De Graaf, Kevin Daniel. Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - Round, P (38567) v Degraaf, Kevin Daniel. Uni-Seymour Community Corrections Centre - Cochrane, S v Fitzell, Keith Harold. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Rogers, M (40077) v De Graaf, Kevin Daniel. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Doyle, Christopher. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Binns Saxby, M (38713) v De Graff, Kevin. Uni-Broadford Victoria Police - Thornton, A (41692) v Murray, Thomas.

Uni-Seymour Community Corrections Centre - Ridgway, D v Mckenzie, Keiffer. Seymour Community Correction Centre Community Corrections Centre - Peacock, T v De Graaf, Kevin Daniel. Seymour Community Correction Centre Friday, April 20 Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Nicolosi, Caine. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Grant, B (28598) v Hyatt, Andrew Darren. Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - Page, T (42834) v Nicolosi, Caine Ross.

Pcet-Seymour Victoria Police - Boxall, T (39656) v Wittmer, Raymond.

Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Rogers, M (40077) v Nicolosi, Caine Ross.

Uni-Seymour Mitchell Shire Council Mitchell Shire Council v Stone, Barry. Broadford Victoria Police - Rogers, M (40077) v Nicolosi, Caine Ross.

Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Millman, Wayne Stanley. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Poole, B (40355) v Nicolosi, Caine.

Transit West 1 Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Bateman, Howard. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Victoria Police - Telfer, J (38560) v Turner, Matthew John. Uni-Heidelberg.

From Our 1938 Files

Commemoration

■ At 1.30 pm this Friday, the 22nd of April, a ceremony in commemoration of Anzac Day has been arranged at the local school., Members of the local branch of the Returned Soldiers'; Association, Shire Councillors, parents and friends of the pupils are cordially invited to attend the function, and it. is hoped that, a large number will accept the Head Master's invitation.

Short addresses, readings, poems and songs dealing with the. Anzac spirit will be heard, a procession of school.pupils, headed by local returned soldiers; will take place to the Soldiers' Memorial, and arrangements have beei lmade for the pupils and adults to lsiten at the local Mechanics' Hall to the brbadcast ceremony, specially arranged for the schools by the Melbourne Legacy Club.

This ceremoiiy will be held at the Shrine of Remembrance and the descriptive-narrative and significance of the ceremony will be given by Professor G. S. Browne.

A receiving set is being kindly loaned and installed in the Mechanics' Hall by Mr Les Grant, of the local pharmacy.

Each of the pupils will carry a floral tribute during the procession, and these will,be placed on the Memorial, where the Last Post will be sounded by Mr. Bob Glanville.

Diam. Creek Ball

■ The presentation ball. of the Diamond Ci.eek Horticultural Society was held on Easter Monday night.

Owing to the bad weather, the attendance was not as large as expected, but a fine gathering was_ eijoyed by local residents.

During the evning, Mr. H. Hem, son-inlawof Mr. S. R. Wieland, sang several numbers .which met with great applause.. The music was sup plied by Wieland's Band, whose playing was much appreciated. The Monte Carlo was. won by Mr. and Mrs Syd. Smith.

Football 1938

■ The opening matches of the Mansfield Alexandra Association will be played on May 14.

By special arrangement, matches between Delatite and Marysville will be played at Yarck.

Mr M. Adair, of Mansfield, has offered a medal for the best and fairest player in the Association.

A general meeting of the Alexandra Rovers will be held at the Library on Tuesday night next.

The Kilmore football club had a deficit of £10 on last season's operations. Apparently the club is "pulling out" of the WarangaN.E. Association, for delegates were appointed to attend the meeting of the Hume Highway Association. (At a meeting of the Hume Highway Association last week, Kilmore club was admitted.)

Seymour football club also had a deficit for the season, but by transferring £20 from the accident fund they came out with a credit balance of £2/13/7. The club's accident fund has a credit of £1/l/.

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■ Anzac Day is almost with us again and arrangements have been made for the Broadford Pipe Band to again lead the march from Waverley Corner to the Monument and the Shire Hall.

The march is to move off at 3 p.m. This year the address will be given by Lieutenant Huse, ex. 14th Batt. (Jacka's Mob).

State School children throughout this Shire will be addressed to-dny (Friday) by members of this sub-brauch, accompanied by a member of the Shire Council.

Wreaths placed at the Monument will have the usual protection from stock.

The monthly meeting of the Alexandra sub branch forApril has been postponed to May 3rd.

The meeting on the 31st May will be at Taggerty and will take the forn of a social.

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Local Sport Jinx broken ■ Jim Bailey and Ben Emms, the Australian Full Bore (Target Rifle using peep sights) long range target shooting Commonwealth Games representatives in Surfers Paradise, broke the jinx at 900 and 1000 yards that haunted the Australian reps at the Games in India and Scotland.

The jinx had denied Australian representatives a podium finish in the individual competition.

The individual event is a gruelling threeday affair with seven shots to count at 300, 500 and 600 yards on Wednesday followed by 10 shots to count at 300, 500 and 600 yards on Thursday, then 15 shots top count at 900 and 1000 yards on Saturday.

Jim and Benn got off to a flying start on the first day with possible scores of 105 out 105, Jim with15 centres and Ben 13 centres.

This put both shooters in the best possible position to start the Thursday shoot Jim shot another possible score of 150 out of 150, on level pegging with englishman David Luckman with only one centre separating them.

Ben shot 147 three points down but still in with a chance, provided the past Games Jinx at the extreme distances of 900 and 1000 yards could be broken.

With a day off on Friday the pressure was really on for the Australians.

Satuday's shoot started well with Jim and Benn shooting possible 75 out of 75 along with Englishman David Luckman, the jinx was broken and both Jim Bailey and David Luckman started 1000 yard shoot with no points lost.

It was down to this last range to decide the medals David Luckman dropped one point to finish with 404.49 out of 405.71 taking the Gold Medal from Jim Bailey who shot 403.50 who won Silver just ahead of Parang Patel from England 403.45 while Ben Emms came ninth shooting 399.48.

What a match, what great character these shooters showed to hold their nerve, concentrating over four days when anything can happen from rain and strong winds, high humidity and still steamy days.

The extreme range jinx that cost our shooters so much in the past was broken in the best possible way by shooting the maximum score of 75 at 900 yards and then Jim a 73 and Benn a 72 at 1000yards. ★ Meanwhile back at the local range the East Central District RifleAssociation shooters got in some practice at 500yards before the very nasty weather of Saturday caused the cancellation of shooting.

The Victorian Queens Prize Shoot to be shot at the Welford Range at Bendigo, series started yesterday (Tues., Apr. 18) with the two day Syme and then the three days of the Queen’s prize concluding on Sunday (Apr. 22).

The Wednesday shoot was the last chance to get in some serious practice and checking of ammunition.

It also gave the rest of the club the chance to practice for the first round of the winter pennant that comes up soon after the Queen’s.

Results from the shoot were. F Class Standard Agrade Graeme Kerr 60.4. F Class Standard B grade top shot was Rodger King 47, 59.4,59.5 = 165.9, Robert Irving 58, Rosco Davis 57.8, Brian Houlihan 56.1, Tess 54.2,45,1 = 99.3 and Christa five shots only 45.1.

F Class Open Terry Gee 57.1,17,29.3,58.3,56.4,25 = 242.1, Neal Hambridge 57.2,57.2, 42.1 = 156.5, Paul Watkins 51, 52 = 103, Norm Linehan 49.1,51.1 = 100.2. F Class Target Rifle Marty Kelly 49.4,60.7,60.4,59.4, 28.1 = 247.20.

The new electronic targets again proved to be a great asset as shooting was conducted in good light and as always the Violet Town wind was present giving the shooters the practice they needed and it would seem that Graeme Kerr and Marty Kelly, two of our team heading for Bendigo, are in very good form.

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Council News

MLC turns sod at Yea kindergarten

● From left: Cr Rebecca Bowles, Jaclyn Symes MLC, Murrindindi Shire CEO Craig Lloyd and Deputy Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay were at the turning of the first sod for the Yea and District Children's Centre redevelopment on Monday.

Ms Symes also officially opened the Alexandra and District Kindergarten Development. Photo: Murrindindi Shire Council.

Railway Station to be redeveloped

Local Briefs SES workshop ■ Curious and energetic community members are invited to attend a free workshop on Sunday, May 20, aimed at connecting them with vibrant and diverse volunteer roles or kickstart their own ideas for a new community project.

Alexandra SES has teamed up with the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal and they are on the search for Murrindindi residents who are considering contributing to their community in some way.

The one-day workshop at the Alexandra SES headquarters aims to inspire a new generation of first-time volunteers, but also welcomes experienced volunteers looking to expand their role, or even gain the confidence to establish new ideas.

Workshop facilitator Megan Buntine said the day will inspire and support people to become more involved.

“We have 20 spots available for people who may wish to become more inspired and supported for volunteering in the community, either with existing projects or new organisations,” Megan said.

“Increasingly the work of our community organisations is being done by fewer fewer people, and younger people seem to be seeing less value (including for themselves) in getting involved in volunteering.”

Alexandra SES member Shannon Mitrow said the rewards of being a volunteer were both practical and social.

“Volunteering gives you valuable skills and qualifications while catching up with friends; all while doing important and interesting work that actually helps the greater community,” she said.

“We live in a small country town with an ageing population, so it’s great to continue to boost volunteering numbers, get involved and help out where you can.”

Anyone interested in this workshop is asked to contact Megan Buntine on 0421 525 048 or email megan@mjbconsulting.net.au The workshop will start at 9.45am at the Alexandra SES Unit, 2 Shamrock St, Alexandra.

Class action

● The Yea Railway Station Reserve playspace will be redeveloped to support greater participation and health benefits for the community. The Council is looking for feedback on the concept design. Go to www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/ yeaplayspace for more information and to submit comments.

Feedback is open until Sunday, May 13.

■ Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is well advanced in its investigations into proceedings against multinational insurance services company Jardine Lloyd Thompson Pty Ltd on behalf of local councils around Australia.

JLT, in its capacity as the insurance broker to local councils, advised many local councils about their insurance arrangements.

Councils regularly procured some or all of their insurance through various insurance schemes that were managed by JLT and its related entities.

JLT and its related entities also performed a number of insurance related services to the Insurance Schemes. QE believes that local councils may have paid excessive premiums on their insurance whilst members of the Insurance Schemes.

Budget briefing ■ Murrindindi Shire Council has invited media representatives to attend a briefing about Council's draft budget.

This is ahead of consideration of the draft budget by Council at its meeting on Tuesday (Apr. 24).

The briefing is being held tomorrow (Thurs.) at the Murrindindi Shire Council Offices, Alexandra.

Fall in at Yea

● Flashback: Yea Railway Depot. Photo: Lance Adams.

■ People planning to join the ANZAC Day Marchfrom the Yea RSLHall to theYea Cenotaph are requested to assemble at the RSL Hall by 10.30 am with "Fall In", with a "Step Off" at 10.45am.

■ The Alexandra-Yea-Mansfield Legacy Group students trip to the Melbourne Shrine will take place this Friday (Apr. 20).

■ Details of ANZAC Day services throughout the Murrindindi Shire on Wednesday are listed on Page 7 of this issue of The Local Paper.

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The Yea Story: Part 40

Debate over Yea’s High St plantation From The Story of Yea

by Harvey Blanks ■ The engineer and his small staff scurried from one threatened point to another trying to prevent roads from collapsing by driving piles along their edges.

It took the entire resources of Council staff more than a fortnight to clear the debris, washed-out trees, rocks and logs from the Shire’s major roads.

Faced with the bank’s refusal to increase its overdraft, the Council had no alternative but to take emergency measures.

With no money to repair its bridges, it prepared and installed ‘Road Closed’ notices on the approaches to many.

The highway to the east of Cotton’s Pinch was closed by the collapse of a large culvert, but this was re-opened within 10 days by carving out a detention several chains long.

The main road to Yarra Glen had been cut through the inability of a three feet eight inch pipe near John Quinlan’s farm to pass the build-up ofstorm water and nearly half a mile of the highway disappeared; here too, a ‘Road Closed’ sign was erected until further notice.

With the Shire’s engineering department demoralised by the emerhency, lack of money to pay wages bills forced the Council to choose this extraordinary time to send their engineer on indefinite leave without pay.

To reduce expenses further, it was decided that as few depuattions as possible would be sent to Melbourne, all estimates would be strictly adhered to, “strictest economy” would be observed in all departments, and the Council tip would be left unattended to save a wages bill of £3 10s a week.

With Shire works virtually at a halt, the effects of the Depression continued to spread, and a publicm eeting was vcalled to try to combat the growth of unemployment.

The road linking Highlands to Seymour had just been completed, throwing its work force upon the moribund labour market, and farmers hit by depressed prices were laying off all but essential help.

Kinglake area sent a list of its unemployed to the Council, asking for urgent relief, but, with many families in the township totally without income, little could be done until state aid could be obtained.

The Shire Secretary took a 10 per cent cut in salary, and the engineer, MrA.J. Gourlay, offered to forego his margin over award rates and take leave without pay while he acted as consultant for the Shire of Shepparton.

The general gloom and stagnation which paralysed business and private life was broken only briefly by the disappearance of the aircraft Southern Cloud, believed to have come down somewhere in the Yea/ Mansfield area, and dozens of unemployed men responded to the Shire President’s appeal for searchers to comb the val;ley and hills for the missing plane.

City firms sent supplies of boots and warm clothes for the volunteers, and even though the search was unsuccessful those who took part in it at least improved their tattered wardrobes.

By May 1931, there were more

● High St, Yea, from the west end. Circa 1907. than 100 men on the Shire’s unem- of deputations from the Scots ers could take, and the Yea River ployment list and, of these only 43 Church, the Church of England and rose so quickly during the Friday night married men and 12 single men with other township bodies and that residents of Miller and dependents were able to obtain lim- organisations waited upon the Coun- Marchbank Streets were forced hurited labouring work with the Coun- cil to oppose the request. riedly to evacuate their homes, which cil.

Only Cr Harry Gordon appeared were inundated to a depth of nearly Relief monies for their employ- to be in favour, and so Sunday tennis 20 inches. ment provided by the Government, remained banned; the prohibition According to one contemporary were spent on rural roads, the for- continued right up until June 1939, report, one of the residents, Mr mation of side streets in the town- when it was finally rescinded.

George Forbes, caught a two-pound ship, the repair of flood damage at Scandal broke upon the Council bream inside his flooded diningtKinglake, preparations for a in November, 1933, when the Shire room while cleaning up on the Sunchildren’s swimming pool in the river, Secretary was suddenly suspended day. and the grubbing out of dead trees in and the auditors called in.

As the floods reached their peak the High Street plantations.

But this was shutting the stable on the Saturday, Yea was completely For those facilities whose bread- door too late, for the secretary had isolated, and vehicular traffic was winners were unable to be given disappeared, and his unfortunate marooned in the town. work, the Council received a grant wife, called before the Council for The torrent, carrying heavy trees of £146 to be eked out as long as interview, said she had not seen him from further upstream, scoured the possible in the form of ‘sustenance’ since the previous month, “when he roads near the concrete bridges and doles. had discovered he had contracted left great holes which took weeks to At the end of 1931, with unpaid tuberculosis”. repair. rates soaring to alarming proporSubsequent investigations reIn the township, water came up to tions, the Council placed all its per- vealed a shortage of funds of more the Police Station fence, and lapped manent staff on half time, closed its than £150, almost all made up of at the steps of the Shire Hall. office two days a wekk, gave its money received by the secretary At the western end of the town engineer two weeks’ leave of ab- (mainly for outstanding rates) for the old Boundary Creek bridge was sence without pay in every month, which no receipts had ever been is- under water, and Mr Tom Dignam, and reduced its wage rates to 10s sued. a proprietor of The Yea Chronicle, 2½d per day.

The Council had no alternative recalls having to come into the town A survey at this stage showed that but to apply for the arrest of its late by walking across the railway bridge.

10 per cent of all unemployed men officer on a charge of embezzlement Outside Yea, several families had in the Shire were ex-servicemen, but of Council funds. to be rescued by boat, one group that they were given 22 per cent of The deficiency could not have beingt taken off at night from the available work. occurred at a more unfortunate time, Providence in several baot loads unThree months later later the num- for almost exactly half of the Shire’s der conditions of considerable danber of unemployed had risen to 187, current rates totalling £5576 were ger. and the Council applied to the Gov- now outstanding and great difficulty Another family was similarly resernment for a further grant to carry was being experienced in meeting cued from their home at Killingout a projected list of works which wage bills. worth West. would give at least two days’ work a The engineer, Mr Gourlay, carAt Molesworth, where the level week (at 10s per day) to 130 men. ried on for a time as acting-secre- of water inside the store rose to two When it received its grant, it spent tary, but in December, 1934, he re- feet six inches and in the hotel to most of it on rural roads, setting up signed to become engineer at Haw- three feet, one family evacuated by labour camps for the unemployed, thorn, and the Shire’s affairs were boat was discovered standing on and devoting some of the remaining considered to be in a parlous condi- chairs and a table to escape the flood. funds to demolishing the town’s old tion.

The approaches to Devlin’s grandstand and re-erecting it on a Only days before Mr Gourlay’s Bridge , on the Glenburn Road, were different site, and to covering the resignation, Yea was hit by one of completely washed away, closing the brick front of the Shire Hall with the biggest floods in its history. highway for many days, and men roughcast concrete.

In the 24 hours until 9am on the employed at Jackson’s sawmill had Most of the Council records of last day of November, 1934, 168 to wade several miles through waistthis time are pre-occupied with the points of rain were recorded at the deep waters to get to their homes. dismal effects of the Depression, but Yea Post Office, and further heavy At Ghin Ghin, a vast inland sea there was a brief diversion in 1932 downpours throughout the day and stretched from the site of Mr Robert over the question of Sunday tennis. following night brought the total for Lawrance’s dairy to the hill below Rain on Easter Saturday had in- 48 hours to 404 points.

D.C. Anderson’s. terfered with tournament play, and What really caused the damage, After the floods had subsided, the the Tennis Club, greatly daring, however, was a simultaneous fall of heart-breaking task of cleaning up completed its matches on the Sun- 764 points at Glenburn and similar had to be faced, and some roads reday. amounts at Murrindindi and Moles- mained closed for many weeks.

The resultant storm which broke worth.

More than 4000 sheep were lost over its head led the luckless club to The great body of water pouring throughout the district, including 1400 apply formally for permission to play downstream from these catchment by Cr W. Muller at Glenburn, 1000 on Sundays, and a long procession areas proved far more than the riv- by Mr O. Muller, and 300 by Mr

J.T. Williamson at Murrindindi. So great was the damage to roads, bridges and culverts, that the Council hoped for a brief period to use reconstruction work as a means of relieving mounting unemployment in the Shire, and applied for a special Government grant for this purpose.

But flood damage had been general over much of the State and the money was not forthcoming.

The Council did what it could with its limited resources over the next few months, giving priority to main roads and to the township itself.

This did not please everyone, and general dissatisfaction with the allocation of jobs and projects may have been partly responsible for the result of the referendum of August, 1935, seeking to divide the Shire into four ridings, the voting being 376 ratepayers in favour of the proposal and 357 against; giving a small majority of 19.

This majority, however4, was too small to meet the requirment of the Act, and the proposal therefore lapsed.

The first hit of the approach of World War II is contained in a letter from the State Emergency Council in June, 1939, explaining its plans for the protection of civil population in the event of hostilities.

Yea was informed it would be expected to plan to take evacuees from Melbourne and arrange for their billetingt.

However, on the eve of war (September 2), the Council was more concerned with a proposal to remove some of the great pine trees in the High Street plantations and replace them with smaller trees and shrubs.

Because the trees were a noted landmark, known far and wide, there was reluctance to interfere with them.

Those with clear memories of the first months of the war will recall the leisurely pace with which the country geared itself for the conflict ahead.

In Yea, the local Red Cross branch arranged a weekly meeting in the Council chamber to plan its activities; the Yea Troop, 20th Light Horse, sought facilities for its training and invited a contribution to its welfare fund, and the Council decided to donate one guinea to the Salvation Army to further its work in training camps.

A public meeting decided that all volunteers to the services would be presented with a suitably inscribed watch, and the Shire Hall was offered free of rent to any organisation planning “a function in connection with the war effort”.

But during the phoney war period life went on as much as usual. The plantations of pines continued to occupy the Council’s attention, and the director of Melbourne’s Botanic Gatdesn, Mr F.J. Rae, was brought to Yea to report upon the famous trees.

After a careful study, he told the Council that it was only a matter of time before few healthy trees would be left.

“Some have died and already have been removed,” he reported, “and others are now dead and should be cut down as soon as possible.

Others have passed maturity and will soon follow ...” ● To be continued next week in The Local Paper.

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

‘The Real Thing’ in WeHo ■ Hi everyone, from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites comes this week's news.

New Fleetwood Mac ■ Fleetwood Mac has fired Lindsey Buckingham after a disagreement over the band's upcoming tour, Rolling Stone has confirmed. The band has announced that Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, and Neil Finn of Crowded House will replace him.

Kicks on Route 66 ■ Thousands of Aussies come and stay at the fabulous Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites all through the year.

You never know who you might bump into in the hotel reception area.

Last week it was The Footy Show’s Sam Newman, and this week it was Russell Morris.

I am sure Russell Morris has sung that song many times and he was grateful to be on Route 66 where the Ramada is located on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood.

Route 66 came out of Chicago and wound its way down Santa Monica Boulevard, past the Ramada, to end up at the Santa Monica Pier.

Collecting US income tax ■ The US Federal Government collected a record $736,274,000,000 in individual income taxes through the first six months of fiscal 2018 (Oct. 1, 2017 through the end of March), according to the Monthly Treasury Statement just released.

The approximately $736,274,000,000 in individual income taxes that the Treasury collected in October through March of this fiscal year was $24,473,780,000 more than the $711,800,220,000 (in constant March 2018 dollars) that the Treasury collected in the first six months of fiscal 2017.

While the Federal Government was collecting record individual income taxes in the first half of this fiscal year, both payroll taxes and corporate income taxes declined compared to last year.

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● in front of the official 'Route 66' sign is the Managing Director of the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, Alan Johnson, with multi-award winner and 'the real 'thing' Russell Morris.

Piece of music history ■ A piece of Beatles memorabilia is going up for sale for $375,000 lyrics handwritten by Paul McCartney for the 1968 classic Hey Jude at a recording session.

The same lyrics are seen being used by John Lennon in a videotaped recording, hung from a mike stand. The song is credited to Lennon and McCartney and adapted from a ballad McCartney wrote for Lennon's son Julian, originally called Hey Jules. Moments in Time dealer Gary Zimet, who is selling the item, said, "This rare lyric sheet was seen being used

by Lennon in a filmed recording session and is written all in McCartney's hand."

Stan Lee fights back ■ Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee has slammed reports that he's a victim of elder abuse.

"Hi, this is Stan Lee, and I'm calling on behalf of myself and my friend Keya Morgan. Now you people have been publishing the most hateful, harmful material about me and about my friend Keya and some others," the 95-year-old Spider-Man creator said.

"Material which is totally incorrect, totally based on slander, totally the type of thing that I'm going to sue your ass off when I get a chance," he explained.

The Hollywood Reporter published a story insinuating that no one surrounding Lee appeared to have his best interests at heart since the death of his wife last year.

Mariah has disorder ■ Mariah Carey hopes that being candid about her battle with bipolar disorder will ease the stigma associated with mental illness.

"Until recently I lived in denial and isolation and in constant fear someone would expose me," Carey, 48, told People magazine "It was too heavy a burden to carry and I simply couldn't do that anymore.

“I sought and received treatment, I put positive people around me and I got back to doing what I love writing songs and making music."

Carey suffers from bipolar II disorder, the symptoms of which include periods of both depression and hypomania, a type of mania that's less severe than that associated with bipolar I disorder, but that can still cause insomnia, hyperactivity, irritability and feelings of elation.

Periods of hypomania are typically shorter than manic periods.

Legends leave us ■ R.I.P. Yvonne Staples, who provided background vocals for her family's hit-making pop and soul group, the Staple Singers, while taking the lead in managing its business affairs, died at her home in Chicago. She was 80. The cause was colon cancer, said Bill Carpenter, a family friend.

■ Comedy Store founder and owner Mitzi Shore died last week.

She was 87. "It is with great sadness and very heavy hearts that we report the passing of Mitzi Shore," the influential store said in a statement posted to Instagram last Wednesday, accompanied by a picture of a the owner. Mitzi was comedian Pauly Shore's mother.

■ The co-founder of Apple Computers, Steve Wozniak, has said he's leaving Facebook over the data-harvesting scandal that has rocked the company.

On his now-deactivated account, Wozniak wrote: "I am in the process of leaving Facebook. It's brought me more negatives than positives. Apple has more secure ways to share things about yourself. I can still deal with old-school email and text messages."

He praised Apple's respect for privacy and later told USA Today: "Apple makes its money off of good products, not off of you. As they say, with Facebook, you are the product." The Apple co-founder explained that he's deactivated his account but didn't delete so he can hold on to his SteveWoz username.

Eighty-seven million Facebook users will find out if their data was shared with Cambridge Analytica to predict and influence their political opinions, and gain access to a new tool to see what apps they use and what information has been shared about them.

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From my Suite at the Ramada Plaza Complex on Santa Monica Blvd

Out and About ■ Anna Wintour at a preview of My Fair Lady at Lincoln Center in NYC. ■ Pink taking daughter Willow Sage Hart, 6, to The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway in NYC. ■ Steven Van Zandt and Chris Nothseeing singer Eddie Brigati at the Cutting Room in NYC. Jennie Garth, Candace Cameron Bure and Randy Jackson at the Yardbird Southern Table & Bar in LA. Heidi Klum and her new boyfriend, rocker Tom Kaulitz, are the definition of hot and heavy. On Sunday, 44-year-old Klum was photographed topless alongside her 28-year-old beau at their Cabo San Lucas, Mexico villa. She was spotted strutting around in nothing but black bikini bottoms, mirrored sunshades and dainty necklaces.

Dylan’s wedding songs

● Mariah Carey

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■ Bob Dylan has recorded a song for a compilation of samesex wedding anthems. The legendary musician covered the classic She's Funny That Way, originally a hit for Gene Austin in 1929, and later performed by Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. Like the numerous female artists to have recorded the song, including Billie Holiday, Etta James and Liza Minnelli, Dylan altered the lyrics to sing "He's Funny That Way" instead. Speaking about Dylan's contribution to Universal Love, producer Rob Kaplan told The New York Times: "It wasn't just 'Yes, I'll do this'. It was 'Hey, I have an idea for a song.'

Saudi goes to movies ■ Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is set on reforming his nation, was feted at a Hollywood dinner hosted by power producer and director Brian Grazer and wife Veronica, plus Endeavor boss Ari Emanuel.

Guests at the feast at Grazer's home included Jeff Bezos, Disney's Bob Iger, Patriots owner Robert Kraft, Ron Howard, Snapchat's Evan Spiegel, and Kobe Bryant, who we're told the prince had specifically requested to meet.

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150 Years of Local Press

71 people died in 1939 ‘Black Friday’ fires ● First published on Friday, January 20, 1939 ■ The bush fires which commenced on Sunday week continued to burn until Sunday night last, when there was a change in the weather and light rain fell.

At Rubicon there was nothing left to burn after Tuesday night's inferno.

Several small parties remained in the forest until Saturday, occupying some houses that were still intact in the vicinity of No. 4 and No. 5 mills.

The chief difficulty after the fire was shortage of provisions.

On Friday and Saturday grass fires broke out on the eastern side of the Goulburn River, about a mile and a half from the town.

They were promptly checked by volunteers from the town and other fire fighters on the spot.

The Seymour Bush Fire Brigade came over on Friday night to relieve local firefighters, and remained until Saturday night.

They had more than patrol work to do, as the fires were lively at Whanregarwen on Saturday.

On Sunday there were no alarms, but towards evening a certain amount of anxiety was in evidence at Upper Thornton and Eildon Weir, as a fire was coming down towards the Weirfrom off the Jamieson road.

The change in the weather later on made the situation favourable.

Members of the party who went out from Alexandra to Rubicon on Wednesday of last week to recover the bodies of the men who lost their lives, speak highly of the work of the S.E.C. ambulance officer, Mr. P. J. Nelson.

From Thursday last the relief committee was in constant session dealing with various matters.

The Timber Workers Union was represented by Mr. Fennell, and his wife worked unsparingly to aid the womenfolk. Mr, Fennell is the Mayor of Port Melbourne.

The various members of the women's committee (under the presidentship of Mrs. O. Rawson) have performed a wonderful service supervising the distribution of clothing and the preparation of meals.

The Relief Committee, under the chairmanship of the Rev. D. Blake, had a busy time. The Church of England Hall was used for catering purposes and the accommodation of women and children, whilst the Presbyterian Hall was made available for the men.

The number of persons requiring meals varied, but on one occasion 115 meals were served.

The Chairman received many contributions for relief purposes, including £100 from the Victorian Timber Merchants' Association.

Contributions received total £330, mainly from outside sources.

Up to Tuesday last £100 had been distributed to cover certain incidental needs of men, women and children.

The basis of the distribution has been about £2 for a married man and about half that amount for a single man.

The sub-committee dealing with applications consists of the Chairman (Rev. D. Blake), Mr. J. Callinan, and Mr. T. A. Fox (hon. sec.)

Cheques are signed by the Chair man and Cr. Briggs.

After the matter had been dis. cussed by the men, it was decided to establish a temporary relief camp at

● Destruction at Woods Point in January 1939 Thornton. Supplies will be drawn The late Mr. Murdoch was a re- vealed that 90 per cent. had good from the State Relief Committee, turned soldier, and his coffin was bookings right up till Easter. through the Shire Council. covered with the Union Jack.

“Many of these have been canA number of men have been After the burial service by Father celled outright, and in other cases treated at the local Hospital for burns, Garvey, Mr. C. H. Gorton recited the the cancellation is pending a clearetc.

League's ritual, and red poppies were ing-up of the position.

The men were all attended to by dropped on the coffin by the war “However, now that all danger is local medical men. veteranss assembled at the past, it is trusted that intending holiNothing definite has as yet been graveside. day makers will select Healesville decided as to the number of mills It was a sorrowftl day for Alex- as their rendezvous.” that will be re-established in the andra. ★ Rubicon Forest.

The remains of Mr. Chris.

The Saturday Healesville-Yarra The Forest Commission has be- Soldaris (a Greek, who was burned Glen newspaper (Jan. 14) had a brief tween 20 and 30 men at work on the to death on the Acheron Way) were report of the Black Friday fires: steel tramline between Lower interred in the Alexandra cemetery With the thermometer soaring to Rubicon and Rubicon. on Thursday last. unprecedented heights in this localThe funerals of seven of the vic★ ity, reaching 116 degrees in places, tims of the fire took place on Friday "Because of the bush fires Heales and a north-westerly and westerly last - that of the late Mr. Alfred ville guest houses lost almost all their gale pre vailing nearly all day ThursNeason being fixed for 10.30 a.m. visitors on Tuesday and Wednes- day, the brief respite afforded fire There was a long procession of day,” reported the Healesville and fighters was terminated with a vencars, and at the cemetery the mourn- Yarra Glen Guardian on January 14, geance, and calls for help came from ers numbered about 250.

1939. almost every point of the compass.

At regular intervals the remains “Most of them cancelled their Properties along Don road were of the late Messrs. A. J. Wyatt, Arch. stay, and returned home, while quite cut off, and Mr. Hall's "Sunny Dell" C. ("Dad"') Payne, P. Murdoch, L. a number of local residents whose was destroyed.

Sims, T. A. LeBrun, and G. home are on the outskirts of the town "Le Chateau" guest house, near Brundrett were interred. moved to safer areas. by, was saved after a determined The Rev. D. Blake conducted the “It is hoped that the tourist traffic struggle. burial service for Messrs. Neason, will not slacken off, as, prior to the On Eleva road, off Chum Creek Wyatt, Payne, Sims and Brundrett; tragic period, indications were that road, the fire raged at its worst, and the Rev. Fr. Garvey for Mr. Healcsville had commenced one of is believed to have razed several Murdoch; and the Rev. W. Ward for its most prosperous years. dwellings, including Messrs.

Mr. Le Brun.

“A canvass of the houses re- Sodvrln's, Reyner s, Ryan's and

● Rubicon Sawmill

Burrago's (near Yumounga Lake), and Mrs Hood’s.

Sunny Lodge, a guest house conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Hall, was lost, but the occupants managed to escape.

The Golf House. and The Gables were in the line of danger, as were Messrs. A. J. Bury's and McConnell's homes, but all were saved, as were Chaffer's, Freeman's and Conway Raff's residences.

The flames swarmed over Christie's Hill, and several houses there had narrow escapes from demolition.

These embraced the homes of Dr. Hurley, Messrs. Chandler, Wilson and Collins.

Miss Dossetor had the misfortune to lose a week-end cottage.

At the time of going to press the fires were still raging strongly, with no signs of abating, despite the good work of volunteers. ★ The Guardian removed some advertising from the front-page of its January 21 edition to report on the ‘District’s Fearful Holocaust’: Healesville, along with Yarra Glen and Warburton, became a storm centre again last Friday, when apprehension of the highest degree was the lot of residents.

Fires of a fierce nature raged in several directions, and frequently it appeared as though the township would be engulfed.

Valiant work by volunteers, however, allayed all fears, but only after several stiff fights had been put up.

With milder conditions prevailing on the Thursday residents believed that there would be a brief respite at least from the fire fiend, if not an absolute truce.

However, the ex ceptionally high temperature of Friday and a raging gale lashed them into activity again, and the whole town on guard.

The thermometer rose to 114 degrees, and the howling wind, chiefly north-westerly and westerly - but inclined to be gusty enough to cause death traps to fighters - kept every inch of bush country ablaze.

From early morn until late at night men knew no rest. The fire bell tolled with alarming frequency, as outbreak after outbreak occurred.

By Saturday morning, though, all fears were allayed, as a light shower of rain fell during the night and the fires were under control; but not until they had left a path of destruction.

The first call was for a fire re ported to be burning fiercely on the slopes of Mt. Toole-be-wong .and fast approaching the homes of Messrs. E. Hall, "Sunny Lodge," and Le Chateau guest houses.

Augmented by a number of volunteers, firemen rushed to the locality, but' arrived too late to save Hall's and Robarts' properties.

They managed to keep the flames off Murray's property, though.

As a precaution, many guests at Le Chateau were transported to Healesville.

The occupants of Hall's property managed to save a few possessions, including a car, before being evacuated to a safe distance.

The fire was prevented from reaching Le Chateau by the burning

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs FILM: PADDINGTON 2: Genre: Comedy/Adventure.

Cast: Ben Whishaw, Hugh Bonneville, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Grant, Peter Capaldi, Brendan Gleeson, Joanna Lumley.

Year: 2017.

Rating: G. Length: 103 Minutes.

Stars: ****½ Verdict: Paddington is happily settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens, where he has become a popular member of the community, and while searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy's birthday, Paddington spots a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber's antique shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it.

But when the book is stolen, he is blamed and is thrown into prison for the crime he did not commit, it's up to Paddington, the Browns and a few fellow inmates to unmask the thief.

Originally inspired by the much loved character from the classic children's books by Michael Bond, who first appeared in "A Bear Called Paddington" in 1958, writer-director P aul King (Paddington/ 2014) has created colourful, energetic and hugely entertaining romp.

The familiar faces return, Hugh Bonneville and Sally Hawkins as the head of the Brown family, Julie Walters as Mrs. Bird, Peter Capaldi as Mr. Curry, along with Jim Broadbent as the antique shop owner, however, the scene-stealing belongs to veteran Brendan Gleeson as Nuckles McGinty, a safecracker and the prison cook, and Hugh Grant as a faded and narcissistic actor and the main antagonist, and Paddington's Uncle (Michael Gambon), Aunt Lucy (Imelda Staunton) and a host of delightfully engaging characters.

Even superior to its acclaimed 2014 predecessor (Paddington) this live-action-animated-adventure-comedy follow is charming, heartwarming and funny, and is the perfect family treat for the entire family for any time of the year!

FILM: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS: Genre: Crime/Drama/Mystery.

Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Daisy Ridley, Michelle Pfeiffer, Penelope Cruz, Olivia Colman, Johnny Depp, Dame Judi Dench, Derek Jacobi, Willem Dafoe.

Year: 2017.

Rating: M. Length: 114 Minutes.

Stars: ***½ Summary: Based on the classic novel by Agatha Christie, a train ride on the famed Orient Express becomes a murder-mystery that tells of thirteen stranded strangers following an avalanche, and one man's race against time, the legendary sleuth Hercule Poirot, to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again.

Previously filmed for the big screen by Sidney Lumet in 1974 with a breathtaking all-star-cast the includes Sean Connery, Albert Finney, Ingrid Bergman, Jacqueline Bisset, Anthony Perkins, Martin Balsam, Vanessa Redgrave, Rachel Roberts, Michael York, Lauren Bacall and Richard Widmark, among others, this 21st century version for the new generation of modern viewers has plenty to offer.

Director and star Kenneth Branagh is wildly wonderful as super sleuth Hercule Poirot, and more faithful in looks and characterization to Christie's literary counterpart, and a stellar cast, though no match for the original Sidney Lumet version, do a solid job on this overall enjoyable and entertaining journey.

Superb pacing, period detail, set design, 70MM cinematography and one of the most spectacular trains ever to grace the screen, they all combine to add a deliciously devilish atmosphere and charm, and even if you know who-did-it in this classic who-done-it, and not many don't, this is a ride well worth taking .... then do yourself a big favour and watch the 1974 version, and be even more excited and stimulated all over again. Good fun!

Previously filmed in 1974 (Sidney Lumet), 2001 (TV Movie) with Alfred Molina and Leslie Caron, 2010: TV/Agatha Christies's POIROT with David Suchet, 2015: (TV Mini-Series/Japan).

FILM: WONDER WHEEL: Genre: Drama.

Cast: Kate Winslet, Jim Belushi, Justin Timberlake, Juno Temple, Tony Sirico, Steve Schirripa.

Year: 2017.

Rating: M. Length: 101 Minutes.

Stars: ***½ Verdict: Woody Allen ensemble drama set in the early 1950s at New York's legendary Coney Island amusement park that follows the beleaguered wife of a middle-aged carousel operator, her husband's estranged daughter with a dark past, a lifeguard who has interest in both, and the mob who are after the daughter.

Writer-director Woody Allen returns to the childhood home of his alter ego Alvy Singer from the Oscar winning "Annie Hall," where he grew up in a small ramshackle house under the Coney Island roller coaster on the beach with an open view of the ocean.

In "Wonder Wheel," the view of the ocean from the home is obscured by a looming Ferris Wheel, here symbolically narrowing almost unreachable horizons for the characters constantly saturated deep in expressionistic orange, red and blue from the wheel, highlighting the claustrophobic dilapidated and inescapable surroundings and its seemingly trapped melancholic world weary tenants.

Though Coney Island exteriors are plentiful, long monologues, minimal editing and the claustrophobic location setting add to the tension and emotional flow and grip of theatricality with great effect, a reflection of previous isolated theatrical-to-cinematic transformations as Tennessee Williams (A Streetcar Named Desire) and Eugene O'Neill (Long Day's Journey Into Night).

Kate W inslet delivers an emotionally intense and compelling tourde-force performance as the lowly and frustrated Blanche DuBoisesque wife, followed with stellar performances by Jim Belushi as the abrasive husband, Juno Temple as the step-daughter on the run, and Justin Timberlake as the lifeguard and narrator.

In a delightful cameo, "The Sopranos" co-stars Tony Sirico and Steve Schirripa appear as the two mobsters in search of the daughter.

However, it is "Apocalypse Now," "Reds," "The Last Emperor" and "Dick Tracy" multi-Oscar-winning cinematographer Vittorio Storaro who excels with undeniably breathtaking results, creating a visually striking multi-layered tapestry and texture of uniquely individual human emotions through light and colour that dominates throughout.

Master filmmaker Woody Allen has created a strikingly beautiful, vibrant, intense, melancholic, touching and ultimately entertaining reflection of a unique time and place that is well worth a visit, and is definitely worthy of a place high on the list in an extraordinary body of work.

Rourke’s Reviews

● Dwayne Johnson stars in the action/FX extravaganza Rampage, based on the video game from the 1980s.

Performances are okay, but the characters aren't developed enough ■ (M). 107 minutes. Now show- to elicit complete audience sympathy. ing in cinemas.

It is not as good as the far supeBased on an 80's video game, this latest adaptation of something rior It Comes At Night (which is from that format unfortunately suf- available on Blu-ray and DVD).

RATING - *** fers a similar fate; a bloated, empty exercise that relies on a premise that can't sustain a feature film.

Dwayne Johnson plays Davis, an ex-special forces soldier who now works with animals at an ex- (MA). 93 minutes. Available now pansive wildlife reserve. on DVD. When one part of some satellite Having remained on the redebris, containing secret research nowned Black List since 2012, the samples, crashes in the immediate China Brothers (Benjamin and area, Davis' beloved gorilla George Paul) finally saw their script crafted is infected, as is a wolf and an alli- for the big screen in 2017, and the gator in other locations. wait was definitely worth it.

These animals grow to enorA typical mix of dirty secrets and mous size, and begin making their bad decisions that fill a small way to Chicago, as the evil com- American town, the smartly woven pany who funded the research are material is manoeuvred in intelliemitting a high frequency signal to gent fashion by director Jamie M. attract their mutated bounty, and of Dagg, who thankfully underplays course massive destruction is everything, wanting nuance to overcaused along the way. take the familiar.

Rampage could have been more Jon Bernthal (Fury, Marvel's fun if it went a brisk, brief 85-90 The Punisher) is refreshingly cast minutes, but everything is need- against type as Sam, while Chrislessly protracted, and director Brad topherAbbott (It Comes At Night, Peyton (San Andreas) helms the A Most Violent Year) is convincingly large-scale chaos in a lifeless, rou- unpredictable as the stranger Sam tine manner. befriends.

RATING - ** With echoes of the Coen Brothers and Carl Franklin's One False Move, Sweet Virginia is a small scale American film worth seeking (M). 90 minutes. Now showing in out. cinemas.

RATING - ***½ A huge hit with audiences in the US, A Quiet Place tries to emulate the stripped-down atmospherics of horror films from the 70s and 80s, but the film-makers' ambitions don't fully materialise during execution.

Set in a near future where the (M). 130 minutes. Available now world has been overwhelmed by a on DVD. Movingly told, gorgeously aniferocious, largely unseen force, the story centres on a young family, mated film, which follows newly made up of Evelyn (Emily Blunt), married teenager Suzu from Lee (John Krasinski), and their Hiroshima to the small town of , two children Regan (Millicent focusing on the civilians she enSimmonds) and Marcus (Noah counters, along with events she witnesses, before the dropping of the Jupe).

Forced to use sign language, as Atomic Bomb on August 6, 1945.

Set between 1933 and 1946, this the entities are attracted to sound, the group, who are holed up at a is a touching, patiently detailed, and farmhouse, must try to survive in a eventually harrowing film that sadly world where the slightest noise can looks like it is as relevant today as the period in which the strongmean the end.

Co-star/co-writer/director willed Suzu lives.

Not as emotionally draining as Krasinski (best known from the US version of The Office) crafts the Children Of Hiroshima (1952), The production well enough, but frus- Grave Of The Fireflies (1988) and tratingly falls into formula quite of- Black Rain (1989), but is still highly ten, and telegraphs every plot point recommended viewing.

RATING - **** and scare, making it easy to stay - Aaron Rourke ahead of proceedings.

Rampage

Sweet Virginia

A Quiet Place

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APRIL 15-21 THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. PETER RABBIT. 2. READY PLAYER ONE. 3. A QUIET PLACE. 4. BLOCKERS. 5. LOVE, SIMON. 6. SHERLOCK GNOMES. 7. A WRINKLE IN TIME. 8. PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING. 9. BLACK PANTHER. 10. THE DEATH OF STALIN. NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: APRIL 12: ISLE OF DOGS, RAMPAGE, THE PARTY, TRUTH OR DARE. APRIL 19: I FEEL PRETTY, SUPER TROOPERS 2, THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY, THE LITTLE VAMPIRE, THE SONG KEEPERS. THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE [Adventure/Fantasy/Dwayne Johnson].

2. CALL ME BY YOUR NAME [Drama/ Timothee Chalamet, Armie Hammer, Michael Stuhlbarg].

3. DOWNSIZING [Comedy/Fantasy/ Drama/Matt Damon, Cristoph Waltz, Hong Chau].

4. STAR WARS: The Last Jedi [Action/ Fantasy/Adventure/Daisy Ridley, Carrie Fisher].

5. COCO [Animated/Adventure/Music/ Comedy/Anthony Gonzalez, Benjamin Bratt].

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

7. ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ [Crime/ Drama/Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell].

8. THE DISASTER ARTIST [Biography/ Comedy/James Franco, Dave Franco, Seth Rogen].

9. WONDER WHEEL [Comedy/Drama/Kate Winslet, Jim Belushi, Justin Timberlake].

Also: THOR RAGNAROK, THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS, FERDINAND, JUSTICE LEAGUE, SWEET VIRGINIA, ONLY THE BRAVE, TULIP FEVER, WONDER, DADDY'S HOME 2, THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER. NEW HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD [Drama/ Christopher Plummer, Michelle Williams].

NUT JOB 2: Nutty By Nature [Animated/ Adventure/Comedy/Katherine Heigl, Jackie Chan].

DARKEST HOUR [War/Drama/Gary Oldman, Lily James, Kristin Scott Thomas].

PITCH PERFECT 3 [Comedy/Music/Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld].

THE SECRET SCRIPTURE [Drama/Rooney Mara, Eric Bana, Vanessa Redgrave].

THE FLORIDA PROJECT [Drama/Willem Dafoe, Christopher Rivera, Bria Vinaite].

THE JUNGLE BUNCH [Animated/Adventure/Comedy/Celine Montsarrat].

NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: ICE COLD IN ALEX [War/Drama/John Mills, Harry Andrews, Sylvia Syms].

THE CRUEL SEA [War/Drama/Jack Hawkins, Denholm Elliott, Virginia McKenna].

THE FUNHOUSE [Horror/Elizabeth Berridge, Shawn Carson].

NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC DVD HIGHLIGHTS: WALK WITH ME. PHILIP K. DICK'S: ELECTRIC DREAMS Season 1.

MRS. BROWN'S BOYS: LIVE - Nice Big Box. KILLJOY: Season 3.

FOR THE LOVE OF MRS. BROWN. RAILROAD AUSTRALIA: Season 2.

THE LIBRARIANS: Season 4.

ELEMENTARY: Season 5.

- James Sherlock

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■ Richard Wayne ‘Dick’ Van Dyke was born in 1925 in West Plains, Missouri. He is a mix of Dutch and Scottish descent.

Dick grew up in Illinois and his elder brother Jerry Van Dyke was also an actor.

In fact, I can remember Jerry appearing as a guest on Graham Kennedy's In Melbourne Tonight. Sadly, Jerry passed earlier this year.

Dick married Margie Willett on a television show, Bride and Groom, because the prizes on the show were wedding rings, a honeymoon and household appliances.

Dick was a struggling actor and work was hard to find.

I am a big fan of Dick Van Dyke and I can recall the first time I saw him on television in an episode of The Phil Silvers Show.

Sgt. Bilko discovered they had an outstanding baseball player in the platoon - played by Dick.

His big break came in 1960 when he was cast in the Broadway stage musical Bye Bye Birdie.

The following year he won the Tony Award and then reprised his role in the film version.

In 1961 he beat Johnny Carson for the lead role in a television situation comedy which was later renamed The Dick Van Dyke Show.

He played Rob Petrie opposite Mary Tyler Moore and they had the number one television show in America. Dick won three Emmy Awards for his role.

Whatever Happened To ...

Dick Van Dyke

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM The series is currently on Netflix and I have been watching it and having a good laugh at this classic comedy series.

In 1964 Dick was cast opposite Julie Andrews in the Walt Disney classic Mary Poppins.

He gave us the worst cockney accent of all time but he was just outstanding as ‘Bert’ the Chimney Sweep.

His other film roles included Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, What a Way to Go and Fitzwilly.

Dick overcame alcoholism in the 1970s.

He appeared in other television series and guest roles over the years. In 1980 he played The Music Man onstage. Margie and Dick were divorced in 1984.

His return to a successful television series

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sion series Murder 101 for two years. He appeared in both of the Night at the Museum films and is still working hard.

Last year he completed two TV movies The Dick Van Dyke Show: Now in Living Colour where he reprised his character of ‘Rob Petrie’ from the 1960's television series.

Dick plays a role in the film Mary Poppins Returns which will be released next January.

These days Dick has four children, four grandchildren and a great granddaughter.

He loves working on computer graphics and sings in an a cappella quartet. They have sung on Larry King Live.

Their CD Dick Van Dyke and The Vantastix is available at www.accapellanews.com Dick has also written five successful books.

Dick never came to AustraliabutPhilip Brady had the pleasure of meeting him in California during the 1960s.

Dick Van Dyke is an outstanding performer and has won many awards during his career.

He was once quoted as saying, "I've retired so many times now it's getting to be a habit."

Dick Van Dyke will be 93 in December.

Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - on Remember When Sundays at 9.10pm And on 96.5 FM ● Dick Van Dyke That's Entertainment - Sundays came in 1993 with Diagnosis Murder which was at 12 Noon in production till 2001. He starred in the televi-

Be assured, elephants, truly, never forget ■ They called him the ‘Elephant Whisperer’, a man who could confront an angry six-tonne African bush elephant and by standing still and talking softly and calmly, get it to lower an enraged trunk and tusks, calm, and eventually turn and wander back off into the bush…

And more extraordinarily, when Lawrence Anthony, the ‘Elephant Whisperer’, died at his home deep in the KwaZulu bush in March of 2012, some 31 wild elephants walked from two different reserves over 12 hours away, to stand in mourning for two days outside his home.

They did not eat or drink during that time, and on the third day simply turned and walked off as mysteriously as they had walked in … leaving animal behavioural experts still mystified to this day as to how the beasts on separate reserves so far away would sense the ‘Elephant Whisperer’ was dead, and make their way together to his home.

Lawrence Anthony was born in South Africa, and loving its wildlife bought the Thula Thula Game Reserve in the mid-1990s.

It was soon after, that nine wild elephants escaped their enclosure and as they wreaked havoc on farms and in villages, owners demanded their shooting.

But Anthony objected and bravely confronted the matriarch of the herd that he had often “spoken” with as he sought to tame the wild beasts, its 30 followers shuffling agitatedly behind it.

He wrote in his book, The Elephant Whisperer, how he had stood as calmly as possible, saying softly “don’t do it, Nana. This is your home now, please don’t do it, girl, they will kill you if you break out”.

He talked softly, calmly for what seemed hours, and eventually Nana lowered her trunk, relaxed her body muscles and, in Anthony’s own words “turned and melted into the bush,” her herd following loyally behind.

The Elephant Whisperer had been created.

Cruisers

■ Aussies it seems just can’t get enough of ocean cruising, with 1.28million of us spending 12-million days

OK. With John O’Keefe Athol, what a Guy!

■ Athol Guy is still as active as ever with a million, and more memories of The Seekers to tell.

Currently he is in the home straight of preparing his autobiography and one of the stories likely to get a mention is the day a young Lou Reed arrived at a barbecue hosted by Athol.

Reed took counsel from the Seekers legend and went onto become an international star.

A date to remember is May 6. Athol will perform in Athol Guy and Friends – The Seekers Story Show at the Lorne Hotel. Ring the pub for bookings. ● More than 30 elephants walked 12 hours from their reserves to stand outside the home of the 'Elephant Whisperer' to mourn his death, not eating or drinking for two days before turning and wandering 12 hours back to their reserves.

19 of us taking an ocean cruise holiday in 2016, it did not include the many thousands more who took local river, lake or estuary cruise holidays.

An actual increase of a whopping 220,000 on Australian ocean cruisegoers in 2015, the figure was the largest ever for a single year as Aussie cruise holidaymakers streamed aboard the vessels of some nine lines operating here either permanently or seasonally, joined others visiting as part of Asian or world cruises, or flew off overseas to join yet other oceangoers at international cruise ports.

And according to the Cruise Lines International Association of Australasia , an amazing 76.7 per cent of Australian ocean cruise-goers actually stayed local, choosing to cruise into the South Pacific (the majority,) to New Zealand, or sticking purely to with David Ellis Australian waters.

And CLIA says the way we’re goat sea in 2016, and our ocean cruising industry growing at a faster rate ing, it looks like two million of us will be enjoying either a local or internathan anywhere else in the world.

And while that 1.28-million ocean tional ocean cruise holiday annually cruise-goers was a staggering 21.4 by 2020.

- David Ellis per cent more than in 2015, or one in

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The Wild One

■ Following his departure from hosting Weekend Sunrise, Andrew O’Keefe (no relation) has been busy writing two new stage plays.

One play projects the life and times of Australia’s greatest rocker, Johnny O’Keefe. Johnny is Andrew’s uncle and the show will debut at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival coinciding with the 4 th anniversary when Johnny burst onto the showbiz scene .

10cc: coming to Melbourne

■ Fans of 10CC rock group are in for a great treat when the band plays at Palms at Crown on May 11.

Rekindle those glory days of the 70s when 10CC topped the charts with rocking good hits like The Things We Do For Love.

Tickets from Leonard Promotions, Melbourne.

Welcome back Billy

■ After a 10-year absence Billy Elliot –the Musical is making a comeback in Melbourne and the curtain rises in 2020. I t’s worth the wait as the stage show and its cast of talented kids has been playing to packed houses in London.

The musical score is by Sir Elton John and will have you moving and grooving in no time.

Return of Good ol’ Days

■ Full marks to local cinema tragic Gus Berger who spent his hard earned to convert a 1920’ auto garage into an old world cinema complete with a cosy cocktail bar .

The 57-seat cinema is located at 802 High St, Thornbury, and screens golden oldies most days of the week . It is sure to be a hit with Melbourne hipsters and a favourite Death in Brunswick will be screened of a Sunday.

Details: thepicturehouse.com.au

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At the top end of the market

Country Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Dusty Millers ■ Melbourne family combo, The Dusty Millers, will play a special Mothers Day show on Sunday, May 13, at the Memo Music Hall, St Kilda.

Lisa Miller, Tracey Miller and Loretta Miller will be joined on stage by additional musicians and are sure to deliver an entertaining show.

The group is renowned for giving classic songs a beautiful twist and breathing new life into some of Lisa and Tracey's original songs.

Tickets at the Memo.ood Friday Appeal.

Mic’s 50th ■ Legendary Australian entertainer Mic Conway is celebrating 50 years of showmanship and silliness with a national tour.

The ARIAAward-winning, singer, musician, song writer, fire eater, magician, tap dancer, juggler, comedian and multi-instrumentalist from Captain Matchbox and Circus Oz will be performing at The Skylark Room, Upwey, on Thursday, May 17.

Frankston 2018

■ The annual Frankston Music Festival will be held from April 26 -29.

A multitude of different artists with varying musical genres will perform throughout the city at local venues over the four days.

More info at. frankstonmusicfestival.org - Rob Foenander

■ Excellent wines … but John Rozentals is surprised at Bremerton's choice of closure for a couple of premium reds.

I had the opportunity during the week to try a couple of new vintages of extremely high-quality, interesting South Australian reds from Bremerton, in South Australia's Langhorne Creek district.

The Bremerton 2013 Walter's Cabernet Sauvignon and Bremerton 2014 OldAdam Shiraz each carries the pretty hefty price tag of $56 so they are definitely special-occasion wines.

Thankfully, winemaker Rebecca Willson has come up with the goods, delivering a couple of fine, rich, multi-layered dry reds that would grace any dining table on any occasion.

What really surprised me, though, was that they had been sealed with cork and sent me scurrying through my top drawer searching for a little-any-longerused corkscrew - and inevitably on the search also for a hint of cork taint or some sign of random oxidation.

I certainly found no sign of the former, but the latter is a pretty insidious beast at low levels and, unless you've been privy to the wine in tank and barrel, you're always a bit unsure about whether you're drinking the wine in exactly the condition that the winemaker intended.

● Rebecca Willson, winemaker at Bremerton … has come up with the goods at the top end of the market.

The wine is crisp and refreshWINE OF THE WEEK To me, the closures represented Bremerton 2014 Old Adam a retrograde step that harked of the ing, and great for Asian-style food, notion that screwcaps were fine for but still retains plenty of complex Shiraz ($56): Langhorne Creek, your average wine, but that cork texture from wild-yeast fermenta- near the mouth of the once-great Murray River, continues to often should be set aside for the very best tion of unclarified juice.

Robert Stein 2017 Shiraz fly under the radar when it comes wines.

That belief, I think, is nonsense. Nouveau ($30): When a Mudgee to considering South Australian red producer talks about producing a wine, but as Wolf Blass discovered WINE REVIEWS Robert Stein 2017 Semillon slightly lighter style of red, do re- many years ago, the area can proRiesling Gewurztraminer ($18): member that he or she is starting duce some very handy stuff indeed.

This has everything you'd expect Gewurztraminer was included in from a heftier baseline than most. I one of the winery's traditional do like the way that the traditional for the price - rich concentrated fruit blends to add some zip, and the tannins have been softened, though, flavours, classy oak and, above all, move has worked for winemaker while retaining much of the balance. Reserve it for some very variety's charming flavour. good beef.

Jacob Stein.

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Deck-Doc

Local company chosen as best in the world

For many years Deck-Doc has been supplying retailers throughout Australia with their premium range of timber and decking oils.

For the past three years, Deck-Doc has been predominantly selling their products online to service the whole of Australia as well as international customers.

Deck-Doc was recently chosen over other companies to supply their oils to an international company and is in the process of sealing an agency agreement for exclusive distribution and selling rights in Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

Deck-Doc timber oil is environmentally friendly and the business has been manufacturing unique, lanolin-based timber oil in Geelong for 15 years.

The formula was developed by Robert Hylands to preserve the natural oils and tannins in the timber.

The timbers oils and tannins determine the colour of the timber.

If the tannins dry out, the timber will lose its own natural colour.

The formula is made up of many different plant oils, waxes and lanolin and designed to stay soft and pliable when absorbed into the surface layers of the timber, therefore will not solidify and form a hard membrane of the surface.

It will move with the timber during all weather conditions preventing water absorption and drying out of the tannins.

Mr Hylands first developed the timber oil when he noticed there was nothing on the market that preserved the timber and protected the timber’s natural colour.

Before his time at Deck-Doc, he gained experience when he owned a factory making hand carved, handpainted wooden decoy ducks for duck hunters.

The timber used for the ducks had to maintain its natural colour and stay on the water without absorbing moisture.

After extensive research, he found lanolin (wool grease) gave excellent water repellency as well as UV protection.

Mr Hylands developed lanolin-based timber protection oil and found the water-repellent protection and preservative way far superior and says lanolin is “Nature’s natural UV protection”.

Lanolin comes from the wool of sheep and is extracted from the fleece.

It is a substance that waterproofs, insulates, and protects sheep from the cold, wind, rain and harmful CV sun rays.

Deck-Doc uses the best merino wool to extract lanolin.

Throughout history ancient mariners such as the Vikings used lanolin to protect, waterproof and preserve the wooden boards on their ships.

Many of the ships were away from their home bases for many years and their ships were subjected to wild storms at sea.

They survived thanks to the protection of Lanolin.

Deck-Doc invites all to visit their showroom in Moolap for free advice in a number of important issues concerning timber care.

There is a large selection of timber types that have been exposed to severe weather conditions, enabling people to understand the importance of choosing a suitable timber type. for the right application.

Also know what happens to the different types of decking stains and coatings, how they weather, and the maintenance required.

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The Yea Story: Part 41

Army trucks cause havoc in Yea From The Story of Yea

by Harvey Blanks ■ Mr F.J. Rae, director of Melbourne’s Botanic Gardens, continued with his advice to Yea about its gfamous trees: “Any action you take is going to affect the appearance of your town for the next hundred years or so.

“The policy of progressively planting young trees as old ones die and have to be removed is, in my opinion, an undesirable course to follow.

“A very ragged and uneven appearance would persist for many years.

“I am reluctantly driven to the opinion that the only way in which your problem can be solved finally will be by adopting the bold policy of making a clean sweep of the existing plantations and replanting.

“Any other method will result in a patched-up job.”

The decision to adopt Mr Rae’s report was made only after heartburn. The pine plantations, to many people, were the very heart and soul of Yea, and High Street bare of them seemed unthinkable.

However, the logic for their removal and replacement was unaswerable.

And so the Council accepted the offer of a Mr J.J. Reilly, of Kinglake, to remove all the pines in two of the plantations and cart them away “free of charge”.

No doubt Mr Reilly was more than recompensed for his labour by the value of the timber.

Yea Parks and Gardens Committee then visited Melbourne and was conducted by Mr Rae and the curator of City Parks and Gardens, Mr J.T. Smith, on a tour of the principal streets to inspect the types of trees used in the city.

They selected, as rerplacements for the pines, Tristanias about six feet high, deciding that these would be reaqsonably quick growers with pleasant appearance and plenty of foliage.

Large loads of fresh soil were transported to the denuded plantations for the new trees, which were offered to Yea free of charge by Melbourne City Council.

As it turned out, the choice of Tristanias was not altogether a happy one, as four years later many of them had been killed by frosts of an intensity not experienced in the city, and a further large-scale planting program had to be carriedout again.

Meantime, Yea was proving to be just as loyal a Shire as it had been in World War I. In fact, the number of volunteers had increased to such an extent that the AIF presentation fund committee set up by the local citizenry ran out of the necessary money to keep up the supply of engraved watches, and in some embarrassment asked the Shire Council to assume the liability until it could reorganise its activities and replenish its coffers.

But war funds were needed on a much larger scale, and in June 1940, the president CrArthurWilliamson, sent a personal message to everyone in the Shire asking them to enrol in a voluntary fund-raising scheme to operate for the duration of the war.

The proposal; was that wage earners should authorise regular deductions from their pay packets on a sliding scale, randing from 3d a week from men earning £3, to 1s 6d per

● Ivanhoe Grammar School pupils at Beaufort House, Yea, in 1942-43 week from men earning£9 and over. launched from Japanese submarines national interest and local ire was Dairy farmers were asked for 9d per and aircraft carriers operators out- maintained until mid 1944, when a cwt on butterfat sold, woolgrowers side Port Phillip Bay. 27-ton Army truck smashed specfor 2s 3d per bale per annum based During this panic period some tacularly through the Ghin Ghin on their average clip over the previ- early Shire records, which probably bridge which had been designed to ous three years, lamb raisers for 10s could have been of considerable support only private vehicles and the per annum per 100 fat lambs sold, value in the writing of this history, occasional herd of cattle. and business proprietors for £1 per were lost.

The Council made a great righ£100 net income each year.

The demand for waste teous noise and the Army humbly Names of contributors were to be paperwhich could be re-processed apologised and reconstructed the publicly displayed on a list at the into a lesser grade paper and into bridge with such expertise that the Shire Hall, although amounts natu- cardboard became acute, and the Council decided not to proceed furrally, were to remain confidential.

Public Works Department issued an ther with its claim for damages.

Even before the war had fairly advisory notice to municipalities inPetrol rationing had been introbeen joined, and 10 months before forming them that all old documents duced early in the war and local farmJapan’s attack on Pearl Habour, the and records, with the important ex- ers and graziers speedily resorted, Council published its policy that ception of minutes and certain legal like their fellows everywhere, to the employment preference would be documents, might be disposed of to use of gas producers. given to returned mnen, and ‘sec- waste collectors.

For the benefit of a newer genond preference’ to volunteers who Yea was only one of the many eration, it should be explained that had been rejected for medical rea- municipalities which loyally com- these were small ‘tanks’, which opsons - ‘lists of both to be prominently plied and stripped its files of bulky erated on smouldering charcoal with displayed for all to see in the Shire material which had but an ephem- a water-drip, towed behind cars and Hall’. eral value to the war effort but has trucks.

All appointments to the Council deprived future historians of referThe combustible gas generated staff for the duration of hostilities ence data. was piped into the engine of the car were to be regarded as temporary, The proximity of the Shire to in front, and the overall result was a to be terminated ‘when we have Victoria’s largest military training considerable saving in scarce petrol. won’ and then filled by ex-service- camp, Puckapunyal outside There were disadvantages of men.

Seymour, proved to be a mixed course. Smouldering embers were War came closer after Pearl blessing. sometimes dropped from the gas proHarbour. Four weeks after Japan Soldieres passing through on train- ducers and caused bush fires. entered the conflict, Yea decided to ing manoeuvres may have spent And the units had to be cleaned paint the globes of its street lights their few shillings in the town’s hops out at intervals; if this was done on with masking blue paint, to remove and hotels, but the Army’s vehicles the roadside and the embers were every second lamp in the main street, wrought havoc on the Shire’s pre- not thoroughly extinguished the same and to transfer control of the master cariously maintained roads and high- hazard arose. switch to the police station so that ways.

In April, 1942, the quality of the the town could be blacked out in the Complaints flooded in from farm- charcoal being sold became so proevent of enemy bombers appearing ers and graziers about damage gressively poor that Yea set up a speoverhead. caused to their fences, private roads, cial committe to learn the science of Given the temper of the times, gates and crossings by Army ve- charcoal-making and pass the knowlthis was not as ridiculous a precau- hicles. edge on its ratepayers, so tyhat they tion as it might sound today, espePrime offenders were the Austra- might make their own basic source cially when it is remembered that lian-designed versions of Bren car- of fuel. there was a major military camp at riers which, like tanks, were guidede Charcoal producers continued to Puckapunyal not very many miles not by a steering wheel but by two be used on cars and trucks for sevaway. braking levers which operated on eral years after the end of the war.

Probably residents of the townj either caterpillar track.

The 1939 arrangements made by were now every grateful that its counTrainee drivcers, learning to steer the State Emergency Committee for cillors had decided not to proceed over the Shire’s highways and by- the evacuation of refugess from Melwith a 1939 plan to paint the name ways by braking first one track and bourne had duly been implemented, YWA in great white letters on the then the other, frequently ended up and Yea had received some 35 to 40 roofs of selected buildings - but only by wrapping a few chains of a boys from Ivanhoe Grammar because the Department of Civil farmer’s fence around their left-hand School.

Aviation had refused to supply five track.

For the remainder of the progallons of free paint.

And while the Army took its tradi- claimed emergency periodm these The Shire trucks were used to tional dim view of the armoured regi- boys (from a coupleof forms) were deposit loads of sand outside the ment recruits’ misdemeanours, com- housed in Beaufort House at the Shire Hall and residents were invited plaints and demands for compensa- western end of High Street, and apto fill their buckets and purchase (at tion during 1941 and 1942 were di- parently enjoyed their experience of cost price) supplies of woden shov- rected not to Southern Command rural Victoria immensely. els so that they would be equipped but to the luckless Yea Shire CounRecalling the period, one ‘old boy’ to fight showers of incendiary bombs cil. some 30 years later, said: from the planes expected to be A precarious balance between “The beaut thing was that just

about every room had its own exit on to the veraqndahs, and because of the blackout we could get out most nights if we wanted to.

“What we liked best of all was to go to the other end of town and throw stones of the roof of the cop shop and then run like hell back to bed.”

Such escapades could not have been regarded very seriously - even if they were, indeed, noticed - for the only official records of Ivanhoe Grammar’s stay in Yea are entries in the Health Inspector’s report expressing worries about whether there were sufficient facilities for the boys to have regular baths.

With most normal facilities for entertainment severely curtailed and restricted, the Council was concerned during the early war years about the possible abuse of liquor.

While it was at first in a minority in supporting the move to have wet canteens provided at Army camps, it was worried that in the event of Japanese invasion the populace might loot the local hotels and become intoxicated.

So, in May, 1942, it wrote to Southern Command inquiring what provisions had been made to destroy stock of liquor in country towns should the enemy unexpectedly arrive.

The Army solemnly replied that the information was classified, but that local commanders had been given their instructions and that all necessary measures would be taken.

And so the war limped along.

Council personnel changed a newer generation was selected to serve.

Cr Robert McAlpin, first elected to Council in 1901, before serving in the Boer War, and who held office from 1909 to 1942, now resigned.

He had served his country also in World War I and been Shire President from 1915 to 1920.

When he married Miss Bertha Ridd of Molesworth, in 1932, in the depths of the Depression, he had presented the Council with a cheque for £20 to be used to help the unemployed of the Shire.

Soon after he resigned, the Council welcomed back the first of its World War II members from active service: Cr A. Bett.

And it was at Cr Bett’s instigation that the Council decided that in future a personal letter should be sent from the Shire President to all next of kin of local men killed, missing or seriously wounded on active service.

There were many such letters to be sent: for Yea was preserving its record of World War I in terms of service, enlsitments and sacrifice.

Those too old to serve personally dug deeply into their resources in the grimmest years of the year by contributing £15,000 to the Fourth Liberty Loan from only 150 subscribers.

Translated into modern currency, this was a tremendous effort at a time when produce prices were frozen and minimal.

Difficult though the times were, the Shire managed to progress. The State Electricity Commission finally decided in August, 1944, that the time was opportune to acquire the town’s electricity plant and join the Shire to the state grid, and four months later the Council agreed to sell its existing plant to the SEC £6166, the date of trabsfer to be May the following year. ● To be continued next week in The Local Paper.

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The Whittlesea Story: Part 2

Plenty Bushrangers hit Whittlesea Courtesy of the City of Whittlesea.

From ‘The Plenty’

by J.W. Payne, 1975.

■ H.C.A. Harrison recorded the overland journey and settlement of ‘The Plenty’: “My father finally settled on the Plenty River and we children found a never failing interest in the clear, ever running water of the pretty little river near which the house was situated.

“Dr Ronald was a near and dear neighbour. Our house like those of the early settlers, was built of strong slabs with a bark roof and formed three sides of a quadrange at the back.

“The kitchen had a large open fireplace with a spit for cooking. Mother was an accomplished musician who had brought her piano overland with her.”

East of Dr Ronald and Captain Harrison, the small run of George Ryder lay beside the extensive ‘New Leicester’ run of John Bear.

The Bears had held land at Tiverton in the estate of the Earl of Devon.

For the journey to Port Phillip, John Bear and his friend Captain Dunford chartered the ship Brothers and arrived at Williamstown on October 20, 1841.

As practised farmers, they soon began planting an orchard and vineyard.

South of Bear and Ryder, from 141-43 McLachlan and Campbell held a run on a small creek called by them Stewart Ponds.

In 1844 Patrick Reid took over the licence, renaming the holding ‘Hazel Glen’ after his estate in Scotland.

East of John Bear, between the mountains and Arthur’s Creek, Archibald Macfarlane took up a lease in the 1850s.

He built his home on Running Creek, naming the run ‘Ardchattan’.

Duncan and John Smith held the leasehold of the area between Arthur’s Creek and the ranges to the east calling the station ‘Glen Ard’.

The ‘GlenArd’ cool stores of the Apted family stood within the homestead block of the former station.

On the Plenty, Charles Edward Payne who overlanded stock, took up 16,000 acres, which carried 500 head of cattle, noted as the ‘Yan Yean, Tourourrong and Morang’ run by the Chief Secretary’s Office in September, 1845.

Captain Aneas McPherson occupied the land south of Payne’s; his station on the site of Morang, appears on a map of 1851.

Haley’s Gully Road in the northeastern extremity of the Shire takes its name from Cornelius Sharp Haley who took up the ‘Allwood’ run (appropriately names) in 1841, and later changed the name to ‘Caledonia’.

In the southern and western sections of the Shire lands, the Campbells dominated. James David Lyon Campbell overlanded from Sydney and took up Campbellfield in 1839.

He was a District Commissioner for the County of Bourke, a trustee for the Savings Bank, and a fried of Lieutenant Governor La Trove up until his dearth in 1841.

Charles Caldwell Campbell took over Campbellfield and added Wollert later. His brother Robert Campbell, was a graduate of Glas-

● Peter Snodgrass of Yea was part of the posse formed to catch the Plenty Bushrangers gow University and tried teaching Race Godfrey mentions catarrh “I first visited the Yan Yean in at Scots School 1838-42 before tak- (which could be lungworm).

1859 in company with Mr William ing up the Kinlochewe run which he The first occasion was in Febru- Thomas, a once well-known Assisheld until his insolvency in 1854. ary 1851. tant Protector of Aborigines, now Another Campbell, Neil, took up “Catarrh is now raging at Mt several years dead. land in the parish of Keelbundoora, Macedon on the Murray and “From him I learnt that aborigiand later purchased some portions Goulburn. Cattle, sheep and horses nally it meant ‘a young man’ and that from the Crown. are dying from starvation.” the place was once a favourite reNeighbouring the Campbells to In 1852 he purchased 2411 sheep treat for the tribes of that quarter ... I the west was James Malcolm of the from John Pinney Bear at 7s per adopted as a hypotheses that in all ‘Olrig’, “the wealthiest man in early head and put them on the road to his probability the vale of Ryder’s Melbourne. station at Boort. swamp used to be selected by the Others to have portions were John Three weeks later he had word of Aborigines as a theatre for the frePike J.P. - Pikes Water Hole at their progress: “The first news that quent performance of the rite of TibWollert is named after him; John greeted me was that they were dy- but, an erxtraordinary sort of hair Rigg with his RockyWater Holesrun, ing as fast as they could of catarrh.” cropping, clay-daubing skin dressing at what is now Kalkallo; and Peter Reports of Aboriginal attacks at and toothbreaking operation by which Foreman a run at Mercer’s Vale.

Faithful’s Creek and elsewhere in a native youth when he arrives at Tenancies were on an annual ba- the Port Phillip District did little to puberty is propelled from the boy into sis and the list of licensees is doubt- reassure the settlers of the the ‘Young man’, or in other words less incomplete since some years are Aboriginals trustworthiness.

‘Yan Yanised”.” missing from the records of the Chief Many settlers brought with them Realising the sacred nature of the Secretary’s Department. memories of grim experiences in ground to the Aboriginals, Thomas ★ Van Diemen’s Land where virtual Bear set aside an area to be used by The delight of the early settlers in civil war smouldered between the them as a burial ground and several their newly acquired but alien land white and aboriginal inhabitants. interments took place. was tempered by the problems that While this fear was ever present, Again, all traces have disaparose. there is no record of any conflict be- peared; the dwindling tribes moved Always there were the nagging tween the old and new inhabitants of elsewhere, and the location of the uncertainties of whether the nomadic this locality. site has been forgotten.

Aboriginals were to be trusted, and All references to the Aboriginals By contrast, a greater threat came whether ex-convicts would follow stress the good relations that existed from their fellowcountryman, a gang the Vandemonian pattern and raid here between the natives and settlers. referred to as the ‘Plenty the lonely settlements.

H.C.A. Harrison related family Bushrangers’.

Additionally, if there tenure was experience on the Plenty River from Accounts vary, but the consensus sunject to annual revision, what cer- 1837. is that four men, John Williams (a tainty did the future hold?

“Twice the blacks camped near bounty immigant) the leader of the Isolation and discomfort could be the river about 200 yards from the gang, Daniel Jepps (a sailor), Charles accepted as inescapable, but sum- house.”

Ellis (an ex-convict), and Martin mer could bring fires of a ferocity The Kirby family came to Fogarty (a bounty immigrant) set out undreamed of, and strange diseases Merriang in 1841 and one son re- to plunder the isolated homesteads. beset their stock. calls that “There were plenty of Their first foray was directed toAn early resident, Colin blacks about but they were quiet and wards Dandenong and, when the Campbell, wrote in a letter to Gov- harmless.” available constabulary set out in purernor La Trobe: Kirby tells of having a native lad suit, they doubled back and followed “The sheep from Van Diemen’s for a playmate. the Plenty Valley, ‘bailing up’ the Land were all scabby and the disWhen Patrick and Agnes Reed lonely stations as they came, Beale’s, ease became much more virulent, and their family came to live at ‘Ha- Pike’s, William Ryder’s and when they were put into yards at Port zel Glen’, a large party was camped Harrison’s.

Phillip. nearby.

At Harrison’s the parents were “This was a source of great Agnes was terrified, but Patrick away and only the children and sertrouble and expense, and the Act then persuaded her all would be well, and vants at home. in in force prevented sheep from trav- so it proved to be.

“We suddenly heard the gallopelling except in February ... We In 1854, a large crowd, including ing of horses coming over the bridge therefore spent the winter in 1839 at many Aboriginals, gathered at and, on looking out, saw four or five the Darebin Creek.”

Morang for the opening of a flour horsemen, led by Mr Ryder, one of Alexander Hunter wrote in a let- mill powered by steam. our nbeighbours, who had been ter to his mother on September 24, All went well until someone forced to guide them ... one of the 1841: “Devil’s River. Two thirds of pulled the whistle cord. maids had the presence of mind to the sheep in this colony are scabby, The Aboriginals fled in panic, hide a valuable gun belonging to my our sheep were bought scabby but convinced an evil spirit haunted the father ... they next stuck up Dr are nearly clean now. It takes at least place.

Ronald.”

18 months to clean them thorTraditionally the Yan Yean site From Dr Ronald’s they went on oughly.” was an initiation ground and to John Bear’s where, after raiding Twice in his journals, Frederick ‘Garryowen’ supports that view: the station they camped out for the

night. Next morning a bullock driver directed them to John Sherwin’s station, and he realtes what happened there: “Four armed men came to my house. They knocked at the door and demanded admittance. We did not admit them ... They called out, “Open the door or we wll shoot every ------- of you that is inside.”

“We made answer to that demand, one said “I will damn soon open it”, and struck a window a violent blow and knocked it in, upon which moment I shot at him and the shot was immediately returned at me through the same window.”

Under threat to burn the house down, the Sherwin;s opened the door and the gang entered taking a watch, a pistol and 16 shillings.

From Sherwins the gang proceeded to ‘West Lowlands’ where Campbell Hunter, his cousin Alexander Hunter and several friends were interrupted at breakfast by pistols at their heads.

They were marched outside under guard with the directyion that “they must make way for their betters”.

Meanwhile, the alarm had been raised in Mebourne and Governor La Trobe enlisted a posse of young blades to capture the gang.

The colourful body comprised Henry Fowler, Peter Snodgrass, famous for his duels, James Thompson, a station owner at Cape Schank, Robert Chamberlain, ex-Lieutenant, 31st Regiment, and Oliver Gourlay, a merchant, currently on bail for resisting police at a race meeting in Melbourne.

Sworn in as special constables, they rode through the night.

“The party pursued until they came to Mr Campbell Hunter’s paddock on Saturday, April 30.

“Upon riding up to the hut they perceived the four men all well armed, drawn up in front of it.

“Getting within 20 years, the bushrangers fired two volleys at them, and then ehdeavoured to get into Mr Hunter’s hut.

“Three of them succeeded, and the fourth, the leader of the gang, was prevented from doing so by Mr Gourlay, who drove him into a store 12-feet distant from the hut ... he rushed against the hut door, partly forced it open, and saw the man with a pistol in each hand pointed at him.

“The man fired the pistol with his right hand, Mr Gourlay dodged his haead, avoided the shot and knocking aside the pistol in the man’s left hand, collared him, pushed a postol into his mouth, and pulled the trigger ... but it missed fire.

“He reversed the pistol, knocked the man down with the butt end and seizing jim by the throat, put his knee on his chest and tried to draw his second pistol.

“But the man got his second pistol first and fired at Mr Gourlay’s coat, indented it and then came to rest in the pocket.

“Gourlay’s side was bruised and he sickened which caused him to lose his hold. The man then jumped up and with his pistol strick Gourlay several blows on the head. Upon receovering, he found the man lying wounded in the forehead.

“Getting up, he saw the man trying to draw a pistol out of the belt saying “I’ll die game ...”. ● To be continued next week in The Local Paper.

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The Whittlesea Story: Part 3

100 homeless in 1851 bushfires Courtesy of the City of Whittlesea.

From ‘The Plenty’

by J.W. Payne, 1975.

■ The Public Records Office account of the Plenty Bushrangers continues: “Mr Snodgrass then entered and broke his carbine on the man’s head. This did not kill jim, and Mr Chamberlain shot him dead.

“The other three men then surrendered and were taken into custody and brought to Melbourne.”

The gallant posse became public heroes, the trial of the accused was brief, followed by a public execution to which the felons came seated on their coffins in a bullock dray.

The settlers found that the lush spring pastures which attracted Major Mitchell, Hamilton Hume and other explorers, became in summer, dangerous as a powder keg, exploding at the first spark.

The most devastating fires in the early days raged on February 6, 1851, referred to as ‘Black Thursday’.

A long period of drought, excessive heat, a strong wind and carelessness by a few, created a veritable holocaust, with birds, native animals, livestock and people engulfed in the inferno.

Few escaped. The Sydney Road from Campbellfield to Kilmore was a field of flames; Kirbys lost their first home on ‘Fausley’, and W.H. Budd’s Hotel at Kinlochewe was burned.

Only with difficulty were his wife and children saved.

On the Plenty, John Harlin lost every fence and his four men escaped by plunging into a waterhole.

Dr Ronald’s shepherd had to abandon his flock to save his wife and child.

John Bear lost a large number of cattle and more than 100 people in the area were left homeless and penniless.

The most pitiful story from the Plenty concerned a family called McLelland.

The fire, almost without warning, caught the man, his wife and their five children in their hut beside the Arthur’s Creek.

Unable to save all, McLelland seized one child, a boy of eight, and made for the creek, but the boy died half way and the father bafly burned, plunged into the creek.

His shepherd, Alexander Miller, drove his flock to the homestead clearing and also found refuge in the creek.

By eveving, the fires had abated sufficiently for the shepheard to find McLelland barely alive still to his chin in water.

Next morning, they went for help to Dr Ronald where McLelland remained with one of his arms little more than a charred bone, while Miller obtained a bullock team and dray from the Bridge Inn to convey the charred corpses of the mother and children to Melbourne where an immediate inquest was held and the funeral took place the following day.

McLelland survived, a broken man.

To those settlers who took up land adjacent to the west bank of the Plenty River, title to their land, following survey and sale, cxame soon after settlement.

East of the Plenty River, however, due to lack of manpower and the more urgent demands of the goldfields, survey was not effected for

● periods of up to 30 years after settlement.

In the intervening years the land was held under annual licence, a system fraught with corruption in venal hands.

The system was administered by Commissioners of Crown Lands who wielded almost despotioc power in their sphere.

Major St John, one time Commissioner of Lands who stod between John Bear and Patrick Reid in 1845, was accused by bribery by J.P. Fawkner, and following a law suit, resigned his position.

The difficulty in 1845 aroseover the division between Bear and Reid, od land formerly leased by William Ryder.

Bear was agreeable to a furrow line, but on certain condition. St John wrote to Reid from Melbourne on February 5, 1845 that: “Mr Bear as a good neighbour ... was willing to leave the ploughed line made by your son, provided that you would have given up the water hole.

“By this arrangement, if done amicably by you and Mr Bear, you will obviate the necessity of my going out to see the marked line.”

Amicably! Patrick Reid’s legal; training and Scottish spirit precluded acceptance of such a scheme.

Within a week his reply was to hand: “So long as it is possible for me to defend the boundaries of the run given and confirmed ... I will never up one inch of it to accommodate Mr Bear.

“This water hole is the only one of my run convenient for my dairy cows, by depriving me of it you extinguish my dairy establishment to accommodate a man who has already on his run two miles of river frontage on the Plenty River plus several miles on the Diamond Creek ...

Mr Bear himself is in possession of Ryder’s Run and it is clear that this dry season he has discovered my water hole would be a luxury, and of course he has taken a francy to it, and you gratify him at the expense of annihilatinbg my dairy ... I shall have no alternative left but to lay a case before the proper authorities.”

Reid wrote in similar vein to Bear who forwarded the letter to St John with a request, “I have again to claim your protection and interference against Mr Reid’s continual annoyance.”

Almost by return mail, St John

Governor Charles Joseph La Trobe wrote to Reid from Melbourne on May I be permitted to add, and with June 21, 1845: the value of these valuable improve“Mr Bear complains that you ments sacrificed upon the prewrote him and his son (who is in emprive altar, my numerous young charge of the station) letters tending family about to be torn from their to show you will not abide by the aged father’s protection, our whole decision I made relative to tyhe dis- stock forced into a ruinous market to puted boundary between you ... and make room for a rich land owner if yoiu really will not be ruled by my paying only half rent to the crown for deciusion I must refuse to renew what we possess; and all this but to your licence for next year after hav- increase the value of that ing fined you for encroachments or landowner’s property - a cruelty unother acts tending to disturb the peace precedented in the annals of Coloand harmony of the district.” nial Government - and as repugnant The threat of withdrawal of his to the laws of common jumanity as licence remained a constant concern to both letter of spirit of Her Majesty’s to Reid.

Orders in Council.

In 1850, sensing trouble from his “I have no hesitation to confess affluent neighbour John Bear, Reid that there is a deep impression on wrote to Governor La Trobe, review- my mind of having met with foul play ing his experiences since taking up in this affair.”

Stewart Ponds in 1844, and praying A Select Committee of the Legisthat he be left undisturbed. lative Council considered the matter La Trobe replied briefly that Reid and their report signed by the Chairhad nothing to fear from Bear, an man, John P. Fawkner, and submitopinion reinforced verbally by Cap- ted on March 28, 1854, stated that: tain Buckley of the Surbey Office.

“After maturely considering the But in January of the following whole of the evidence ... and Mr year, Reid received a blow contained Patrick Reid’s declaration of loss in a letter from Robert Hoddle of the which he estimates at not less than Survey Office, Melbourne, dated £2000 your committee are of opinJune 18, 1851: ion that Mr Reid has been seriously “I have to inform you that the injured ... your committee therefore whole of your run ... has been ap- recommends the case of Mr Patrick plied for and leased to William Reid to your Excellency’s gracious Walker, Esq., except your home- consideration because they believe stead section ... which you applied that he is fully entitles to recompense for to purchase.” from the Colonial Revenue.”

Reid, at the Survey Office, was Despite the unequivocal decision shown Walker’s application sent in of the Select Committee, there was a

by William Forlonge on August 28, curious reluctanbce on the part of the 1850, one week before Captain Administration to implement the reBuckley had assured him that no pre- port. emptive claims had been made To probe the delay, a further inagainst his run. quiry was held, this time by a Select Reid became ill at this juncture Committee of the LegislativeAssemand it was not until the following May bly. that he wrote to La Trobe requesting Their report of September 30, an explanation.

1857, clearly demonstrated the unLa Trobe in reply, quoted the dis- willingness of the Administrator to abilities of the adjoining landholders implement the previous report. who applied for Reid’s land both in The arbitrator for the Crown had 1848 and 1849, and found themselves insufficient autonomy and had conblocked by his application for lots of stantly to refer to his superiors for 30 acres. advice.

Reid, incensed at this indifference The choice of umpire took many to his lot and the concern with Walker meetings to decide and the verdict, and Bear, wrote again on June 28, when made, was rejected since it 1851: was “the decision of a surveyor or “Your Excellency, I regret to be farmer”, not a barrister. under the painful necessity of trouAs before, the Select Commbling your Excellency, but I cannot ittee’s Report recommended comtamely submit to the ruin of myself pensation but this time clearly indiand family without endeavouring to cated it must be limited to £2000 for parry such an unmerciful blow ... pecuniary loss.

No mention was made of restoration of licence, and Patrick Reid still existing on his diminshed area could look bitterly at his ‘lost lands’, still unimproved.

Patrick Reid died in 1858 and no record exists of the payment of the £2000. His eldest son, William Reid, had a difficult task in retaining ‘Hazel Glen’ for future generations. ★ Transport within the Shire depended principally on three roads, all planned by 1840.

The surveys of 1838-39 delineated the routes of the Plenty Road, the Epping Road to Wollert, and the Sydney Road.

The period from settlement in 1836 to 1853 was one of pastoral development within the Plenty Valley and its environs.

The land was held largely by absentee owners who engaged tenant farmers with shepherds to care for flocks and herds.

Some cultivation was carried out and by 1842 the first flour mill appeared on the Plenty.

Townships were indicated by village reserves, and amenities limited to roadside inns, stores and a very rare school.

The original farmners, preoccupied with their crude dwellings, clearing, fencing and cultivating, had limited opportunity or equipment for road making, and the administration of Port Phillip could provide little money to assist.

But the gold discovery of 1851, dramatically injected into the newly self-governing community, wealth and a flood of people beyond the capacity of the roads, amenities, and the government to contain.

The quiet rural tracks north from Melboure, became a teeming flood of people afoot, astride and awheel, with choking dist in summer and bogs in winter.

The Report of a Select Committee in 1852 described the roads as “the succession of quagmies impassable by wheel carriages and traversed by pack horses conveying goods and merchandise at enormous cost of transit”.

By 1853 thousands of unsuccessful diggers were returning disgruntled from the goldfields.

The second wave of settlers had little respect for the squatter and his large estate.

Farmers, townspeople, tradesmen and a smattering of professional man all desired a place in the country, be it a shop, an office, a building block or a small farm.

Hastily the surveys of village reserves were undertaken and portions auctioned.

The Merriang Common was resumed and subdivided, and the Parish of Wollert transformed from a pastoral lease to a collection of small farms.

By the end of 1853 hundreds of settlers had been added to the area, adjacent to the Plenty River.

Fortunately, gold was now pouring into the Treasury, and road building was given priority in fund allocation.

Finance was channled through a Central Roads Board charged with the task of building Main Roads (the Plenty, Epping and Sydney Roads were all considered Main Roads). ● To be continued next week in The Local Paper.

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NORTHERN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE SCOREBOARD DIVISION 1

■ Seniors. Results. Round 1. Saturday, April 14. Bundoora 19.10 (124) d Northcote Park 13.5 (83). West Preston-Lakeside 21.13 (139) d Hurstbridge 8.13 (61). Greensborough 13.19 (97) d Montmorency 10.10 (70). North Heidelberg 13.10 (88) d Macleod 10.9 (69). Whittlesea 6.10 (46) d Heidelberg 6.8 (44).

■ Seniors. Ladder. 1. West Preston-Lakeside, 227.87, 4. 2. Bundoora, 149.40, 4. 3. Greensborough, 138.57, 4. 4. North Heidelberg, 127.54, 4. 5. Whittlesea, 104.55, 4. 6. Heidelberg, 95.65, 0. 7. Macleod, 78.41, 0. 8. Montmorency, 72.16, 0. 9. Northcote Park, 66.94, 0. 10. Hurstbridge, 43.88, 0.

■ Reserves. Results. Round 1. Saturday, April 14. West Preston-Lakeside 9.5 (59) d Hurstbridge 5.9 (39). Bundoora 4.7 (31) d Northcote Park 2.7 (19). Greensborough 8.4 (52) d Montmorency 1.3 (9). Macleod 7.8 (50) d North Heidelberg 5.9 (39). Whittlesea 3.6 (24) d Heidelberg 1.9 (15).

■ Reserves. Ladder. 1. Greensborough, 577.78, 4. 2. Bundoora, 163.16, 4. 3. Whittlesea, 160.00, 4. 4. West Preston-Lakeside, 151.28, 4. 5.

Macleod, 128.21, 4. 6. North Heidelberg, 78.00, 0. 7. Hurstbridge, 66.10, 0. 8. Heidelberg, 62.50, 0. 9. Northcote Park, 61.29, 0. 10. Montmorency, 17.31, 0.

■ Under 19. Results. Round 1. Saturday, March 30. Eltham 17.12 (114) d Diamond Creek 8.7 (55). Saturday, April 14. Bundoora 7.9 (51) d Northcote Park 6.5 (41). Diamond Creek 14.9 (93) d West Preston-Lakeside 6.10 (46).St Mary’s 9.16 (70) d Eltham 8.9 (57).

Greensborough 8.13 (61) d Montmorency 2.7 (19). Heidelberg 6.13 (49) d Whittlesea 4.7 (31).

■ Under 19. Ladder. 1. Greensborough, 321.05, 4. 2. Heidelberg, 158.06, 4. 3. Eltham, 136.80, 4. 4. Bundoora, 124.39, 4. 5. St Mary’s, 122.81, 4. 6. Diamond Creek, 92.50, 4. 7. Northcote Park, 80.39, 0. 8. Whittlesea, 63.27, 0. 9. West PrestonLakeside, 49.46, 0. 10. Montmorency, 31.15, 0.

11. Macleod, 0.00, 0.

DIVISION 2

■ Seniors. Results. Round 1. Saturday, March 30. Eltham 17.19 (121) d Diamond Creek 9.8 (62).Saturday, April 14. Diamond Cre3ek 18.15 (123) d Fitzroy Stars 4.5 (29). Eltham 9.12 (66) d Epping 2.7 (19). Lower Plenty 7.15 (57) d Thomastown 4.5 (29). Banyule 15.22 (112) d Watsonia 3.16 (34).

■ Seniors. Ladder. 1. Eltham, 230.86, 8. 2.

Banyule, 329.41, 4. 3. Lower Plenty, 196.55, 4.

4. Diamond Creek, 123.33, 4. 5. Thomastown, 50.88, 0. 6. Watsonia, 30.36, 0. 7. Epping, 28.79, 0. 8. Fitzroy Stars, 23.58, 0.

■ Reserves. Results. Round 1. Saturday, March 30. Eltham 13.16 (94) d Diamond Creek 9.6 (60).Saturday, April 14. Diamond Creek 26.16 (172) d Fitzroy Stars 3.6 (24). Eltham 11.8 (74) d Epping 3.2 (20). Lower Plenty 3.12 (30) d Thomastown 4.4 (28). Watsonia 8.3 (51) d Banyule 3.4 (22).

■ Reserves. Ladder. 1. Eltham, 210.00, 8. 2.

Watsonia, 231.82, 4. 3. Diamond Creek, 196.61, 4. 4. Lower Plenty, 107.14, 4. 5. Thomastown, 93.33, 0. 6. Banyule, 43.14, 0. 7. Epping, 27.03, 0. 8. Fitzroy Stars, 13.95, 0.

■ Under 19. Results. Saturday, April 14.

Mernda 8.14 (62) d South Morang 6.12 (48).

Lower Plenty 16.15 (111) d Eltham 2.3 (15).

Mill Park 8.5 (53) d Banyule 6.15 (51). North Heidelberg 9.9 (63) d Panton Hill 1.9 (15).

■ Under 19. Ladder. 1. Mernda, 238.75, 8. 2.

Mill Park, 137.50, 8. 3. Banyule, 292.75, 4. 4.

Lower Plenty, 178.31, 4. 5. North Heidelberg, 88.03, 4. 6. Eltham, 77.48, 4. 7. South Morang, 30.05, 0. 8. Panton Hill, 24.48, 0.

DIVISION 3

■ Seniors. Results. Round 2. Saturday, April 14. Kilmore 13.8 (86) d Reservoir 5.7 (37). St Mary’s 11.19 (85) d Lalor 5.8 (38). Panton Hill 14.8 (92) d Laurimar 7.8 (50). South Morang 4.7 (31) d Mernda 4.5 (29). Heidelberg West: Bye. ■ Seniors. Ladder. 1. St Mary’s, 261.33, 8. 2.

NORTHERN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE SCOREBOARD Kilmore, 154.74, 8. 3. Mernda, 190.00, 4. 4. South Morang, 98.89, 4. 5. Lalor, 85.40, 4. 6. Panton Hill, 78.65, 4. 7. Laurimar, 54.35, 0. 8. Reservoir, 53.94, 0. 9. Heidelberg West, 33.33, 0.

■ Reserves. Results. Round 2. Saturday, April 14. Reservoir 3.7 (25) d Kilmore 3.5 (23). St Mary’s 14.20 (104) d Lalor 1.0 (6). Laurimar 11.16 (82) d Panton Hill 3.3 (21). Mernda 7.8 (50) d South Morang 2.9 (21). Heidelberg West: Bye. ■ Reserves. Ladder. 1. St Mary’s, 722.86, 8. 2.

Reservoir, 104.44, 8. 3. Lancaster, 390.48, 4. 4.

Mernda, 108.51, 4. 5. Kilmore, 98.89, 4. 6. Panton Hill, 70.15, 4. 7. South Morang, 74.14, 0. 8. Lalor, 42.20, 0. 9. Heidelberg West, 19.46, 0.

NETBALL

■ Section 1. South Morang 1 55 d Northcote Park 1 26. North Heidelberg 1 49 d Greensborough 1 44. Diamond Creek 1 56 d Fitzroy Stars 1 50. Heidelberg 1 - Bye. ■ Section 2. Greensborough 2 26 d St Mary’s 1 24. Ivanhoe 1 45 d Bundoora 1 33. Diamond Creek 2 28 d Heidelberg 2 27. Laurimar: Bye. ■ Section 3. Watsonia 1 30 d Diamond Creek 3 18. Heat 1 38 d North Heidelberg 2 25. Greensborough 3 36 d Bundoora 2 24. Heidelberg 3 Bye. ■ Section 4. Craigieburn 1 30 d Northcote Park 2 22. Thomastown 1 33 d Heidelberg 4 26.

Kilmore 1 20 d Diamond Creek 4 18. North Heidelberg 3 34 d Ivanhoe 2 19.

■ Section 5. St Mary’s 2 43 d South Morang 2 22. Hurstbridge 1 31 d Diamond Creek 5 25.

Epping 1 43 d Fitzroy Stars 2 13. Macleod 1 27 drew with Watsonia 2 27. Craigieburn 2 24 d North Heidelberg 4 20.

■ Section 6. Laurimar 2 24 d Bundoora 3 13.

Thomastown 2 29 d Heidelberg 5 28. West Ivanhoe 1 44 d Macleod 2 27. Craigieburn 3 37 d South Morang 3 19.

■ Section 7. Northcote Park 3 37 d St Mary’s 3 21. Heat 2 42 d South Morang 4 17. Whittlesea 1 27 drew with Montmorency 1 27. West Ivanhoe 2 26 d Watsonia 1 23. Bundoora 4 24 d Epping 2 21.

■ Section 8. Keon Park 1 41 d West Ivanhoe 3 21. Thomastown 3 43 d North Heidelberg 20.

Fitzroy Stars 3 34 d Kilmore 2 29. Hurstbridge 2 16 drew with Bundoora 5 16. Watsonia 4 26 d Greensborough 4 23.

■ Section 9. Montmorency 2 35 d Northcote Park 4 21. Heidelberg West 1 44 d Bundoora 6 8. Reservoir 1 37 d Heat 3 26.

■ Section 10. Whittlesea 2 29 d Thomastown 4 21. Mernda 1 44 d Keon Park 2 30. Kilmore 3 23 d Hurstbridge 3 17.

■ Section 11. Laurimar 3 47 d Thomastown 5 10. West Ivanhoe 4 29 d Lower Plenty 1 28.

Reservoir 2 36 d Heidelberg West 2 25.

WHITTLESEA FOOTBALL-NETBALL CLUB SCOREBOARD SENIORS WHITTLESEA ................................... 6.10 (46) HEIDELBERG ..................................... 8.8 (44) Whittlesea. Golkickers: J. Murphy 2, A. Fairchild 2, N. Andrews, C. Bland. Best: J. Russell, N. Andrews, M. Atta, J. Robinson, B. Briffa, M. Taplin. Team List: A. Fairchild, J. Murphy, N. Andrews, C. Bland, M. Taplin, B. Briffa, J. Robinson, M. Atta, J. Russell, C. Horman, M. Dyson,T. Behan, J. Dyson, J. Daniel, P. Higgins, M. Andrews, J. Ormerod, R. Dyson, S. Dempsey, M. Coen, T. Falls, X. Dimasi.

Heidelberg. Goalkickers: J. Thomas 2, W. Goss, N. Honey, S. Grimley, C. Sargeant. Best: S. Gilmore, F. Carroll, M. Brunetti, R. Stone, C. Lewis, W. Knight. Team List: J. Thomas, S. Grimley, W. Goss, N. Honey, C. Sargeant, W. Knight, C. Lewis, R. Stone, M. Brunelli, F. Carroll, S. Gilmore, B. Irvinbg, C. Ryanb, M. Cecchin, E. McCuskey, H. Payne, J. Gribben, T. Sullivan, L. Wilson, B. Hodgson, C. Hehir, A. Crispe.

WHITTLESEA FOOTBALL-NETBALL CLUB SCOREBOARD RESERVES WHITTLESEA .................. 0.1, 1.3, 2.3, 3.6 (24) HEIDELBERG .................. 0.2, 0.2, 1.5, 1.9 (15) Whittlesea. Goalkickers. C. Rowe, B. Toll, B. Avola. Best: J. Eid, B. Robinson, M. Langford, R. Carter, J. Robinson, J. Brennan. Team List: B. Tott, B. Avola, C. Rowe, J. Brennan, J. Robinson, R. Cater, M. Langford, B. Robinson, J. Eid, E. Gorski, B. Byrne, T. Parkinson, J. Page, L. Deards, N. Fellows, N. Lacey, B. Burgess, C. Prestopino, C. Leslie, L. Hughes, M. Brennan, J. Tyrrell, J. Taylor, C. Taplin.

Heidelberg. Goalkickers. T. Williamson. Best: A. O’Dowd, G. Fable, J. Sutterby, M. Finn, M. Willoughby. Team List: T. Williamson, M. Willoughby, M. Finn, J. Sutterby, G. Fable, A. O’Dowd, B. Cosgriff, D. Costigan, T. Riley, H. Woodhouse, D. Peacock, O. Peacock, S. Morey, N. Miller, M. Favrin, R. Delahunt, T. Sheppard, T. Wilson, B. Colliver, J. Al-Mourani.

UNDER 19

HEIDELBERG ............... 3.6, 3.9, 5.12, 6.13 (49) WHITTLESEA ................ 0.0, 3.4, 3.4, 4.7 (31) Heidelberg. Goalkickers: L. Daniels 2, C. Robinson, P. Della Rocca, I. Silic, S. Wright.

Best: I. Silic, A. Fable, L. Daniels, D. Stapleton, S. Nadalin, T. Howarth. Team List: L. Daniels, I. Silic, S. Wright, C. Robinson, P. Della Rocca, T. Howarth, S. Nadalin, O. Stapleton, A. Fable, S. Bakos, P. Turner, A. Bakos, J. Campbell, A. Pannell, J. Kane, J. Daniel, E. Ridewood, N. Ramsay, R. Cabdi, M. McInerney, L. Zhang, T. Todd.

Whittlesea. Goalkickers: D. Smith, H. Bland, T. Bland, C. Newport. Best: B. Watson, B. Caldow, T. Bland, L. Coco, T. Holmberg, B. Pimperl. Team List: T. Bland, D. Smith, H. Bland, C. Newport, B. Pimperl, T. Holmberg, L. Coco, B. Cladow, B. Watson, B. Rowan, C. Fitzgerald, K. Burns, D. Tennant, A. Hybinett, K. Smith, C. Tinsley, M. Holmberg, L. Webb, B. Goodwin, J. Coco, L. Tyrell, D. Paolino.

GOULBURN VALLEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE SCOREBOARD ■ Seniors. Results. Round 2. Saturday, April 14. Benalla 10.15 (75) d Shepparton united 5.6 (36). Echuca 10.11 (71) d Seymour 8.6 (54).

Shepparton 6.11 (47) d Mansfield 5.11 (41).

Rochester 10.12 (72) d Mooroopna 2.3 (15).

Tatura 18.13 (121) d Shepparton Swans 0.3 (3).

Kyabram 10.5 (65) d Euroa 8.6 (54).

■ Seniors. Ladder. Round 2. 1. Shepparton, 175.62, 12. 2. Kyabram, 231.91, 8. 3. Benalla, 187.38, 8. 4. Echuca, 117.39, 8. 5. Mansfield, 232.98, 4. 6. Tatura, 218.09, 4. 7. Euroa, 116.07, 4. 8. Rochester, 97.37, 4. 9. Seymour, 64.02, 0.

10. Shepparton United, 50.81, 0. 11. Mooroopna, 24.44, 0. 12. Shepparton Swans, 16.72, 0.

■ Reserves. Results. Round 2. Saturday, April 14. Shepparton United 4.10 (34) d Benalla 4.8 (32). Seymour 7.8 (50) d Echuca 6.6 (42).

Mansfield 10.7 (67) d Shepparton 7.10 (52).

Rochester 8.10 (68) d Mooroopna 3.6 (24).

Tatura 20.18 (138) d Shepparton Swans 1.0 (6).

Euroa 9.5 (59) d Kyabram 4.12 (36).

■ Reserves. Ladder. Round 2. 1. Euroa, 440.00, 8. 2. Mansfield, 294.37, 8. 3. Shepparton, 142.47, 8. 4. Seymour, 111.11, 8. 5.

Kyabram, 297.,06, 4. 6. Tatura, 232.88, 4. 7.

Echuca, 132.93, 4. 8. Rochester, 84.62, 4. 9.

Shepparton United, 36.06, 4. 10. Benalla, 95.24, 0. 11. Mooroopna, 14.73, 0. 12. Shepparton Swans, 8.93, 0.

■ Under 18. Results. Round 2. Saturday, April 14. Shepparton Swans 18.10 (58) d Benalla 6.5 (41). Echuca 3.7 (25) d Seymour 0.7 (7).

Shepparton 13.20 (98) d Mansfield 2.0 (12).

Mooroopna 7.9 (51) d Rochester 9.10 (64).

Shepparton Swans 7.10 (52) d Tatura 3.7 (25).

Kyabram 7.11 (53) d Euroa 3.7 (25).

■ Under 18. Ladder. Round 2. 1. Shepparton Swans, 360.87, 8. 2. Echuca, 262.79, 8. 3.

Kyabram, 261.82, 8. 4. Shepparton United,

GOULBURN VALLEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE SCOREBOARD

118.12, 8. 5. Rochester, 115.84, 8. 6. Seymour, 228.26, 4. 7. Shepparton, 155.04, 4. 8. Euroa, 75.70, 4. 9. Mooroopna, 52.24, 0. 10. Tatura, 43.57, 0. 11. Benalla, 39.74, 0. 12. Mansfield, 15.57, 0.

KYABRAM DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE SCOREBOARD

■ Seniors. Results. Round 2. Saturday, April 14. Girgarre 34.24 (228) d Ardmona 0.2 (2).

Lancaster 10.7 (67) d Violet Town 7.6 (48).

Merrigum 9.11 (65) d Longwood 5.5 (35). Avenel 10.20 (80) d Murchison-Toolamba 3.3 (21).

Dookie United 16.10 (106) d Rushworth 1.4 (10).

Tallygaroopna 13.8 (86) d Stanhope 6.4 (40).

Nagambie 9.6 (60) d Undera 4.13 (37).

■ Seniors. Ladder. Round 2. 1. Lancaster, 509.68, 8. 2. Tallygaroopna, 236.67, 8. 3.

Merrigum, 138.71, 8. 4. Dookie United, 1060.00, 4. 5. Girgarre, 200.00, 4. 6. Avenel, 162.35, 4. 7.

Stanhope, 140.83, 4. 8. Violet Town, 110.09, 4.

9. Longwood, 96.97, 4. 10. Nagambie, 67.07, 4.

11. Undera, 61.67, 0. 12. Murchison-Toolamba, 41.45, 0. 13. Rushworth, 38.69, 0. 4. Ardmona, 3.35, 0.

■ Reserves. Results. Round 2. Saturday, April 14. Girgarre 16.26 (122) d Ardmona 0.0 (0).

Lancaster 14.11 (95) d Violet Town 3.5 (23).

Merrigum 22.19 (151) d Longwood 0.0 (0).

Murchison-Toolamba 20.11 (131) d Avenel 1.6 (12). Dookie United 23.12 (15)) d Rushworth 1.3 (9). Stanhope 11.5 (71) d Tallygaroopna 2.3 (15). Nagambie 8.7 (55) d Undera 8.3 (51).

■ Reserves. Ladder. Round 2. 1. Lancaster, 1341.67, 8. 2. Murchison-Toolamba, 966.67, 8.

3. Merrigum, 597.62, 8.4. Stanhope, 249.02, 8.

5. Nagambie, 126.09, 8. 6. Dookie United, 1666.67, 4. 7. Girgarre, 282.14, 4. 8. Rushworth, 76.04, 4. 9. Undera, 92.73, 0. 10. Tallygaroopna, 42.42, 0. 11. Avenel, 23.38, 0. 12. Violet Town, 16.14, 0. 13. Longwood, 14.58, 0. 14. Ardmona, 0.29, 0.

■ Under 18. Results. Round 2. Saturday, April 14. Girgarre 11.9 (75) d Ardmona 2.8 (20).

Merrigum v Longwood. Murchison-Toolamba 16.7 (103) d Avenel 1.2 (8). Stanhope 8.11 (59) d Tallygaroopna 5.8 (38).

RIDDELL DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE SCOREBOARD

■ Seniors. Results. Round 1. Saturday, April 14. Macedon 12.7 (79) d Riddell 11.12 (78).

Rupertswood 15.14 (104) d Sunbury Kangaroos 7.5 (47). Woodend-Hesket 20.11 (131) d Lancefield 4.6 (30). Melton Centrals 13.14 (92) d Rockbank 1.5 (11). Wallan 19.10 (124) d Broadford 4.3 (27). Romsey v Diggers Rest.

■ Reserves. Results. Round 1. Saturday, April 14. Riddell 19.12 (126) d Macedon 6.1 (37).

Rupertswood 14.10 (94) d Sunbury Kangaroos 2.4 (16). Woodend-Hesket 15.12 (102) d Lancefield 2.3 (15). Melton Centrals 12.12 (84) d Rockbank 1.1 (7). Wallan 26.24 (180) d Broadford 1.1 (7). Romsey v Diggers Rest.

■ Under 19.5. Results. Round 1. Saturday, April 14. Macedon 11.6 (72) d Riddell 7.15 (57).

Rupertswood 19.17 (131) d Sunbury Kangaroos 2.0 (12). Woodend-Hesket 5.121 (41) d Melton Centrals 0.3 (3). Wallan 10.14 (74) d Broadford 1.4 (10). Diggers Rest 28 d Romsey 28.

YEA GOLF CLUB

■ Yea Golf Club ran yet another highly successful ‘9 and Dine’ with some 60 members locals and 15 guests from Mornington Golf Club participating.

Hitting off in a 4 person Ambrose event from 3pm those playing returned before dark with many funny stories to recount while enjoying a delicious Pasta and Salad dinner followed by sumptuous desserts.

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SEYMOUR DISTRICT JUNIOR FOOTBALLNETBALL SCOREBOARD

NORTHERN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE SUNDAY SCOREBOARD

YEA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB REPORT

ALEXANDRA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB REPORT

■ Under 16 Football. Results. Round 1. Sunday, April 15. Seymour v Tabilk. Wandong v Alexandra. Euroa 6.7 (43) d St Mary’s 6.5 (41).

Broadford: Bye. ■ Under 14 Football. Results. Round 1. Sunday, April 15. Seymour v Tabilk. St Mary’s 9.12 (66) d Euroa 1.2 (8). Broadford 21.15 (141) d Yea 1.2 (8).

■ Under 12 Football. Results. Round 1. Sunday, April 15. Seymour v Tabilk. Wandong v Alexandra. Euroa 19.13 (127) d St Mary’s 1.1 (7). Yea 2.1 (13) d Broadford 1.6 (12).

■ 15 and Under Netball. Results. Round 1.

Sunday, April 15. St Mary’s 57 d Euroa 23. Tabilk 36 d Seymour 6. Wandong v Alexandra. Yea: Bye. ■ 13 and Under Netball. Results. Round 1.

Sunday, April 15. Euroa 24 d St Mary’s 2. Tabilk 31 d Seymour 6. Broadford 24 d Yea 12.

Alexandra: Bye. ■ 11 and Under Netball. Results. Round 1.

Sunday, April 15. Euroa 12 d St Mary’s 2.

Seymour 11 d Tabilk 1. Yea 9 d Broadford 4.

Alexandra: Bye.

(46). Northcote 15.10 (100) d Kilmore 1.2 (8).

Thomastown 8.9 (57) d Bundoora Park Thunderbolts 5.1 (31). Mill Park 11.9 (75) d Research 0.5 (5). Kinglake 5.10 (40) d South Morang Gold 1.4 (10). Montmorency 11.4 (70) d Laurimar 7.6 (48). Whittlesea Blue 7.6 (48) d Keon Park 4.8 (32). West Preston-Lakeside 13.17 (95) d Greensborough 1.4 (10). Mernda 7.10 (52) d Diamond Creek 2.4 (16). Research 4.3 (27) d Whittlesea Gold 3.4 (22). Wallan 5.6 (36) d Yarrambat 5.4 (34).

■ Under 14 Girls. Results. Round 2. Sunday, April 15. Whittlesea 8.10 (58) d Montmorency White 0.0 (0). Kilmore 11.6 (72) d Darebin Falcons 1.1 (7). Diamond Creek Womens Red 6.2 (38) d Green Searchers 2.5 (17). Bundoora Park Thunderbolts 9.3 (57) d South Morang 5.9 (39).

Diamond Creek Womens Blue 7.13 (55) d Wallan 0.0 (0). Northcote 6.7 (43) d Yarrambat 2.3 (15).

Laurimar 13.6 (84) d Eltham Red 0.0 (0). Eltham Black 9.4 (58) d Montmorency Black 2.5 (17).

■ Under 13 Results. Round 2. Sunday, April 15. South Morang Blue 9.10 (64) d Whittlesea 3.5 (23). Diamond Creek 10.6 (66) d Montmorency 3.2 (20). Greensborough 4.3 (27) d Research 3.8 (26). West Preston Lakeside 9.6 (66) d Laurimar Green 4.3 (27). Hurstbridge 17.5 (107) d South Morang Gold 0.2 (2). Mill Park 6.4 (40) d Kilmore 2.6 (18). Fitzroy Stars v Panton Hill. Eltham Red 12.9 (81) d Northcote 3.3 (21). Mernda 16.7 (103) d Lalor 0.0 (0).

Laurimar Blue 6.6 (42) d Yarrambat 1.6 (12).

Epping 13.2 (80) d Wallan 3.4 (22).

■ Under 12 Results. Round 2. Sunday, April 15. Kinglake 16.8 (104) d Keon Park 1.1 (7).

Laurimar Blue 13.14 (92) d South Moreang 1.4 (10). Eltham Red 4.3 (27) d Mill Park 2.4 (16).

Kilmore 13.4 (82) d Thomastown 1.4 (10).

Eltham Black 9.12 (66) d Northcote Gold 5.5 (35). West Ivanhoe Roosters 3.4 (22) d Montmorency White 0.0 (0). Montmorency Black 26.15 (171) d Wallan 0.0 (0). Mernda 5.4 (34) d Research 1.5 (11). Whittlesea 9.10 (64) d Laurimar Green 1.1 (7). West Preston Lakeside 12.6 (80) d Hurstbridge 0.4 (4). Diamond Creek 5.9 (39) d Northcote Blue 1.5 (11). Yarrambat 9.8 (62) d Epping 1.2 (8). Bundoora Park Thunderbolts 11.7 (73) d Greensborough 0.3 (3).

■ Under 12 Girls Results. Round 2. Sunday, April 15. Eltham 5.7 (37) d Darebin Falcons 0.2 (2). Northcote 11.2 (68) d Laurimar 2.2 (14).

Yarrambat 9.4 (58) d Wallan 0.2 (2). South Morang 7.5 (47) d Hurstbridge 4.3 (27). Research 5.2 (32) d Whittlesea 0.0 (0). Diamond Creek Womens 11.22 (8) d Montmorency 0.1 (1).

■ Under 11 Results. Round 2. Sunday, April 15. Whittlesea 11.13 (79) d Eltham Black 0.0 (0). Kilmore 5.6 (26) d West Ivanhoe Roosters 5.4 (34). Eltham Panthers 4.10 (34) d Reservoir 1.1 (7). Laurimar 3.7 (25) d Research 3.5 (23).

Montmorency Blue 4.11 (35) d Mill Park 4.2 (26). Wallan Black 11.11 (77) d Fitzroy Stars 1.2 (8). Wallan White 7.7 (49) d Northcote 3.3 (20). Mernda Red 7.1 (43) d Bundoora Park Thunderbolts 2.6 (18). West Preston Lakeside 6.8 (44) d South Morang 5.5 (35). Montmorency White 5.5 (35) d Diamond Creek 2.0 (12).

Mernda Blue 9.8 (62) d Epping 1.0 (6).

Yarrambat 4.3 (27) d Eltham Red 3.6 (24).

Brian D'Arcy, while Eddie Neilson and Ben Broadway will coach the reserves. Both teams will look to implement a high energy game plan with a focus on constant pressure and retaining possession.

"We're really excited about round one, it's been a massive pre-season and everyone's looking fit and ready to go," said Walsh.

"Hopefully we can get a lot of support over at Alexandra. It's a great chance for everyone to see the new faces working with the young, talented locals. Ed and Ben have got good numbers in the reserves as well and putting together what will hopefully be a really competitive side."

NETBALL It's a similar story for the netballers, with the core group of talented, young players continuing at Tigerland to be joined by some exciting recruits with impressive CVs. Mel Martinov will coach the A-Grade and bring a wealth of division one and representative experience, as will Sam Coppinger, Rach Hickey and former Yea best and fairest Gaby Duncan.

The netballers have enjoyed a strong preseason and are raring to go this weekend. All four grades have consistently featured in finals for the last few years, capped by B-Grade's outstanding come-from-behind premiership in 2017, and the depth added for the upcoming season leaves all sides in a strong position to challenge again.

A big thanks to all our sponsors and supporters, who we look forward to seeing at Alexandra on Saturday and throughout 2018.

- Patrick Evans

education session commencing at 5.30 pm in the social rooms presented by Jason Ball, 2017 Victorian Young Australian of the Year.

It is free entry and everyone is welcome to come along. After training we will have meals available, the Holmesglen Eildon Jackpot Joker raffle commences at $200 and we will also have jumper presentation and team selection.

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 6.00 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.

The AFL Yarra Ranges Football League is seeking boundary umpires for the upcoming 2018 football season.

In 2017, the League provided central, boundary and goal umpires for all senior football games with central umpires for reserve and under 18 football games. In 2018, in addition to their previous appointments, the League will also be providing boundary umpires for all reserves football games. If anyone is interested in boundary umpiring please contact Ray Steyger on 5772 2627 for more information. ★ The Alexandra Football-Netball Club junior teams kicked off the 2018 season and traveled to Wandong for three games of football and one game of netball with several new coaches, players and excited parents and grandparents.

On Thursday, April 12 the Under 12 and Under 16 footballers had their jumper presentation and this coming Thursday (Apr. 19) the Under 14 footballers will receive their jumpers in the social rooms after training.

On Friday, April 13, the Under 10 footballers had their jumper presentation with more than 20 players looking forward to participating in the Under 10 format which is based around players transitioning from Auskick to competitive football, the development of players basic game skills, its main aims being for all kids to participate, have fun and develop skills in a safe game environment that provides a positive experience for kids in turn increasing their confidence.

Although goals are kicked, there is no scoring, there is no win or loss in these games and there are no player awards or votes. The Under 10s train at Rebel Park at 5pm on Fridays, led by coach Daniel Crane and assistant Bec Clark.

Players and parents are welcome.

UNDER 12S FOOTBALL Alexandra 11.10 (76) defeated Wandong 2.2 (14) Essence Coffee Lounge award Cooper Kidd; Reddrops Foodworks award Casey Collett; Alexandra Bakery and Café award Noah Campbell; Provender Country Bakehouse award Ben Weeks; Goulburn River Trout award William Clark; Hadfield Contractors award Joshua Crane; Coach's award Harry Bossonnet.

UNDER 16S FOOTBALL Alexandra 9.22 (76) defeated Wandong 5.8 (38) Essence Coffee Lounge award Bailey Goschnick; Reddrops Foodworks award Billy Miller; Alexandra Bakery and Café award Bowen McCarthy; Provender Country Bakehouse award Kobe Gogoll; Parsons Family award Angus Smith; Smith Family award Jackson Harding; Coach's award Ben Jack.

UNDER 15S NETBALL Alexandra 61 defeated Wandong 5 Reddrops Foodworks award Jamie Baird; Alexandra Bakery and Café award Jorja Gesler; Goulburn River Trout award Lariza SaerangRobinson.

A very big thank you to the above award sponsors for their continued support of our junior footballers and netballers in 2018. Next Sunday we are at Rebel Park and host Euroa for four games of football and three games of netball so we look forward to a big day of junior sport.

The following weekend we travel to Avenel to take on Tabilk. If anyone can assist with the canteen on home games during the season please speak to Ros Smith to go on the roster.

NORTHERN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE SUNDAY SCOREBOARD ■ Women’s Division 1. Results. Round 2. Sunday, April 15. Bendigo 153 d Diamond Creek Women’s 0. Darebin 10.12 (78) d Whitehorse 1.4 (10). Keilor 5.2 (32) d VU Western Spurs 3.7 (25).

■ Women’s Division 2. Results. Round 2. Sunday, April 15. West Preston-Lakeside 8.21 (69) d Laurimar 0.0 (0). South Morang 5.9 (39) d Darebin 0.1 (1). VU Western Spurs 7.5 (47) d Montmorency 1.8 (14). La Trobe University: Bye. ■ Women’s Division 3. Results. Round 2. Friday, April 13. St Mary’s 7.7 (49) d Eltham 1.2 (8). Sunday, April 15. Greensborough 8.13 (61) d Mernda 0.0 (0). Bundoora 21 d VU Western Spurs 12.

■ Under 18. Results. Round 2. Sunday, April 15. Laurimar 7.5 (47) d Research 1.0 (6). WallanKilmore 1.3 (9) d Whittlesea 0.7 (7). Diamond Creek Women’s 8.12 (60) d Eltham 0.0 (0).Darebin Falcons 8.4 (52) d Yarrambat 2.3 (15). Montmorency: Bye. ■ Under 17. Results. Round 2. Sunday, April 15. Rangers 7.11 (53) d Mernda 3.4 (22). Montmorency 7.11 (53) d Greensborough 7.10 (52).

West Preston-Lakeside 6.12 (48) d Diamond Creek 0.0 (0). Mill Park 10.8 (68) d South Morang 9.5 (59). Whittlesea 8.6 (54) d KilmoreWallan 7.8 (60).

■ Under 16. Results. Round 2. Sunday, April 15. Eltham 14.7 (91) d Diamond Creek 12.13 (85). Laurimar13.17 (95) d Greensborough 9.0 (54). Yarrambat 14.11 (95) d South Morang 6.6 (42). Mernda 6.14 (50) d Montmorency 2.6 (18).

Mill Park 10.8 (68) d Research 8.13 (61). West Preston-Lakeside 17.4 (106) d Kilmore 9.7 (61).

Bundoota Park Thunderbolts: Bye. ■ Under 16 Girls. Results. Round 2. Sunday, April 15. West Preston-Lakeside 18.19 (127) d Diamond Creek Womens Red 0.1 (1). Darebin Falcons 5.5 (25) d Panton Hill 1.3 (9). Diamond Creek Womens Blue 10.5 (65) d South Morang 1.0 (6). Research 8.6 (54) d Yarrambat 0.0 (0).

Kilmore 15.17 (107) d Wallan 0.1 (1). Montmorency 12.15 (87) d Eltham 3.2 (20).

Hurstbridge v Boro Bolts.

■ Under 15. Results. Round 2. Sunday, April 15. Eltham 12.6 (78) d Hurstbridge 8.14 (62).

West Preston-Lakeside 9.8 (62) d Greensborough 7.12 (54). Mernda 12.3 (75) d Kilmore 9.10 (64).

Bundoora Park Thunderbolts 4.18 (42) d Whittlesea 5.4 (34). Research 11.14 (80) d Wallan 5.9 (39). Mill Park 8.10 (58) d Diamond Creek 2.9 (21). Yarrambat 9.14 (68) d Montmorency 25. South Morang 6.9 (45) d Laurimar 2.9 (21).

■ Under 14. Results. Round 2. Sunday, April 15. Eltham 8.10 (58) d South Morang Blue 6.10

YEA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB REPORT ■ With some key inclusions over the off-season, the Yea Football Netball Club is looking forward to a successful 2018 campaign, which kicks off this Saturday at Alexandra.

FOOTBALL An influx of former Tigers has bolstered the Yea football stocks, with senior coach Ash Walsh and senior assistant Adrian McCarthy headlining a long list of players returning to the club.

There are also some new additions, who will combine with a strong, young local brigade. Ash and AJ will be assisted by Mark Beattie and

ALEXANDRA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB REPORT ■ The 2018 season for the AFL Yarra Ranges Football-Netball League will kick off this Saturday (Apr. 21), and Alexandra will commence with a home game hosting Yea in two games of football and four games of netball.

We are also fielding an Under 18s football team since 2012 and we are hosting UpweyTecoma.

The Club is also excited to unveil the new pavilion at the netball precinct which will provide toilets, showers and change rooms to go with our two new courts that were completed last year. A very big thank you to everyone that has assisted with this project to make it come to fruition.

ANZAC Day is the following Wednesday and we will be making a presentation on Saturday after the games in the social rooms, the Alexandra Football-Netball Club proud to acknowledge the service to Alexandra and Australia of two of our former Alexandra players with the unveiling of a near 49-year-old photo.

The photo is of 20-year-old William Street, Alexandra boys Bill Thompson and the late Phil Dundas fulfilling their obligations to their country, both players representing Alexandra before and after their tour of duty in Vietnam.

The Club is pleased that Bill and members of Phil's family have planned that they will be able to attend and we invite all, particularly former team mates, to attend Rebel Park on Saturday and the informal ceremony afterwards.

On Saturday evening after the games we will also have the Dream Team Auction with a number of teams consisting of footballers and netballers available for purchase. Teams earn points during the season and last year the owner of the winning team walked away with just over $3000 so it is well worthwhile to grab a list and study the form guide. Any enquiries please see Kate Mullins and Emma Kidd.

In Round 2 the Rebels travel to Yarra Glen for the annual Pride Game on Saturday, April 28 which Alexandra is proud to be a partner of this year. As part of the build up to this event, on Thursday this week the Club will be holding an

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YEA JUNIOR FOOTBALL REPORT UNDER 10

■ First game of the season and first game ever for lots of our new Under 10s and all kids were firing to get on field and display their talent.

After good rain on Saturday the ground held up well with 28 kids playing two games simultaneously coached by Tim Hayes and Darren Bastion.

There was an abundance of parents, family and friends eagerly watching on the sidelines.

The coaches were so pleased to see such good team sportsmanship, talent and skills whilst all players stuck to the three zones, passing handballing and marking well.

Concentration was fierce with the kids acknowledging and executing the directions from their coaches.

Bring on the next game, thanks to all that helped out with game day jobs we have a great club behind us Awards: Charlie Heyen and Max Papadopolous – Tiger Bucks, Tom White – Country Club award, and Harry Dignam – Royal Mail Hotel award.

- Liz Bastion

UNDER 12

■ The Under 12s kicked off their first game for the season with a great start.

With a few new faces joining the team this season, the boys worked hard in front of the home crowd, taking home the win by a nail biting one point.

Well done to our two goal kickers Zack Papadopoulos and Cooper Holdsworth-Rose.

Awards: Noah Harry – Tiger Bucks, Chayne Klinge – Country Club award and Connor Sier – Royal Mail Hotel award.

Final Scores: Yea 2.1 (13) def. Broadford 1.6 (12) - Sam Porter

● Yea Under 11 netballers. Back row: Cindy Hayes (coach), Bridie Klinge, Chloe Butterworth, Ashley Frankcombe, Finn Hargreaves, Molly Cunningham and Bella Hargreaves. Front: Ada Hayes, Annie Dignam, Sienna Holdsworth-Rose and Bridie McSpeerin

UNDER 14

■ Right from the first bounce Broadford came out strong and caught the inexperienced side on the back foot.

Eighty per cent of the Under 14sthis season are new to the side either coming up from last years Under 12s or totally new to the club. And Sunday even saw a couple Under 12s double up too to fill some gaps.

It didn’t take long though and Yea worked together and their kicking and handballing showed signs of improvement.

The third quarter saw Ryan Ockwell kick the Tigers’ only goal for the day. The rain settled for the fourth but this only sparked the Tigers to go in harder than they had all day.

The continued building of confidence, skills and team work of this young group will without doubt see a very different outcome when the Tigers face the Kangas again later in the season.

Awards : Lucas Zipson – Tiger Bucks, Ryan Ockwell – Country Club award and Luke Kelderman – Royal Mail Hotel award.

Final Scores: Broadford 21.15 (141) def. Yea 1.2 (8) - Kylie Garlick

YEA JUNIOR NETBALL REPORT UNDER 11

■ Yea's littlest netball girls took to the court towith many new faces amongst the team. First game players Annie Dignam, Molly Cunningham, Sienna Holdsworth-Rose and Ada Hayse were welcomed and cheered by all.

1st Quarter. Yea had a strong start to the first quarter with Finn Hargreaves (GS) and Chloe Butterworth (GA) in goals, Bridie McSpeerin (C), Bridie Klinge (WA), Sienna (WD) playing the mid court and Ashley Frankcombe (GD) and Bella Hargreaves (GK) in defence. Yea 5 Broadford 0

● Yea Under 13 netballers. Liz Bastion (coach), Bridie Hayes, Maddie Granter, Lauren Baker, Jordyn Beattie, Zoee Gregory, Matilda Archibald, Millie Charles

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2nd Quarter saw Broadford add two goals but Yea kept on them by adding another two goals, Chloe (GA) and Molly (GS) showing great team work in the goal ring, Yea's defenders Ashley (GD) and Bridie K (GK) made it hard for the opposition team to score. Yea 7 Broadford 2.

3rd Quarter. Yea had some changes this quarter, our attackers Ada Hayes (WA) Ashley (GA) and Bella (c) Sienna (GS) and defenders Molly (WD) Annie (GK) and Finn (GD) all played well with only one goal being added to the score which went to Broadford. Yea 7 - Broadford 3.

4th Quarter. Another qtr saw both teams try really hard to add more goals to their score, Yea moved the ball to the goals with great team work, the girls defence was fierce and encouragement outstanding which saw them come home with a win for their first game of the season.

Congratulations girls and coach Cindy Hayes on a wonderful game and win.

Final Score: Yea 9 def Broadford Awards: Tiger bucks - Bridie K. Country

Club - Ashley Frankcombe. Your Wardrobe Bridie McSpeerin - Sarah Cunningham

Q3: Coach Liz reminded Yea girls to talk to each other over the court. Tilley was in the Centre this quarter and passed well. Bridie H (GA) got the first goal and the tigers were off to a great start. It wasn't long before another goal was in the ring. Yea put the pressure on Broadford this quarter with some excellent goal shooting from Maddie and Bridie H. The girls held Broadford to score only one goal for the quarter.

Yea 6, Broadford 1 Q4: Found their voices this quarter communicating well. It was a fast quarter with both teams wanting to start the season with a win.

Lauren and Millie increased the pressure in the centre. Bridie M came on the final quarter and did a great job. Broadford stepped it up and out goaled the Tigers but Yea put on a strong fight right up until the end to missing out on a win for the first game of the season..

Yea 2, Broadford 11 Final score was Yea -12, Broadford -24 - Kay Granter

UNDER 13

■ Q1: Yea girls came out of the centre fast and keen although Broadford got the first goal. Yea girls did a great job keeping the ball down their end with the help from Jordon (WD).

Broadford had a bit more height so were able to get hold of ball and score their goals for the first quarter despite Zoe's great effort as GD. Yea 0, Broadford 4 Q2: Millie (C) through the ball out from the centre but Broadford managed to get the ball down their end very quickly. Maddie G (GA) got our first goal for the game, which spurred our girls on. Broadford were playing faster but Yea began to take it up a notch and get some more goals. Millie seemed to be covering the court well and was able to intercept the ball a lot over the court as she was reading the play well.

Yea 4, Broadford 8

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Grandstander Craig will be speaker ■ Craig Harper, said to be one of Australia’s leading presenters, writers and educators in the areas of health, high performance and personal transformation, will be guest speaker at a Whittlesea Junior Football Club event from 7pm-8.30pm on Tuesday, May 8.

“Craig has been an integral part of the Australian health and fitness industry since 1982 and in that time has worked as an exercise scientist, corporate speaker, consultant, university lecturer, AFL conditioning coach, radio host, TV presenter, writer and successful business owner,” says event publicity.

“The Whittlesea Junior Football Club invites the Whittlesea community to come along and hear Craig speak on what it means to be a high performer in various aspects of our life, who succeeds and why, how can we maximise our time, skills, knowledge and talent to produce better in our world.

“How do we turn our goals and dreams (theoretical somethings) into actual results (real world somethings)?”

The event will be held at St Mary’s Primary School, Fir St, Whittlesea Tickets: $20.00.

Book: www.trybooking.com/UNEQ

Eastern Region Girls’ Football ■ Murrindindi’s first adult women’s footballl team is due to play its first game this weekend. Thornton-Eildon are listed to compete against Blackburn. The match is due to start at 2.45pm this Sunday (April 22) at Eley Park, Blackburn North.

The other three matches in the Eastern Region Girls Football League are due to be played on Saturday (Apr. 21): South Croydon v Yarra Junction, East Ringwood v Upwey-Tecoma, and Boronia v Donvale.

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Jinx broken ■ Based on the shoot quite a few were seriously considering heading to Bendigo to shoot the Syme or perhaps the Queen’s.

Just as it is with the Games the Queens is decided at the extreme distances and David Wallace, Graeme Kerr and Marty Kelly along with Terrance Gee are more than capable of maximum score so we wish our shooters well and look forward to some good weather with reasonable winds.

Those not attending the Queen's should check the calendar on the web site for possible shooting on the local range. New shooters are most welcome.

- Robert Chaffe

Netball cash ■ The State Government last week announced funding of $64.6 million for the redevelopment and expansion of the State Netball & Hockey Centre in Parkville.

Netball Victoria Chief Executive Rosie King said the announcement was a brilliant, landmark moment for Netball, girls and women in sport and future generations.

“We applaud the government’s commitment to creating a level playing field by investing in girls and women’s sport and, through this project, supporting the wellbeing and aspirations of girls across the state.

“The Andrews Government made a commitment to ‘Change the Game’ following the recommendations of the enquiry into gender equality and this critical project delivers on that promise.

“Victoria is Australia’s undisputed leader in the sport of Netball, which has been part of the fabric of our state for over a century.

Netball is thriving and this announcement is great recognition of the extraordinary value of our sport to the community.

“The Centre is a vital facility underpinning Victorian Netball’s successful pathways and this fantastic investment will see more girls provided with the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of our sport - as a player, coach, umpire or in any other capacity from grass roots right through to the elite level,” Ms King said.

This Weekend’s Sport

Saturday, Sunday matches AFL YARRA RANGES: DIV. 2 FOOTBALL

■ Seniors. Round 1. Saturday, April 21. 2.10pm.

Alexandra v Yea. GembrookCockatoo v Seville. ThorntonEildon v Kinglake. Yarra Junction v Powelltown. Yarra Glen: Bye. ■ Reserves. Round 1. Saturday, April 21. 12.05pm.

Alexandra v Yea. GembrookCockatoo v Seville. ThorntonEildon v Kinglake. Yarra Junction v Powelltown. Yarra Glen: Bye.

AFL YARRA RANGES: DIV. 1 FOOTBALL

■ Seniors. Round 1. Saturday, April 21. 2.10pm.

Belgrave v Upwey-Tecoma.

Healesville v Emerald.

Monbulk v Olinda-Ferny Creek. Woori Yallock v Warburton-Millgrove. Mount Evelyn v Wandin.

■ Reserves. Round 1. Saturday, April 21. 12.05pm.

Belgrave v Upwey-Tecoma.

Healesville v Emerald.

Monbulk v Olinda-Ferny Creek. Woori Yallock v Warburton-Millgrove. Mount Evelyn v Wandin.

NFNL DIV. 1 FOOTBALL

■ Seniors. Round 2. Saturday, April 21. 2.10pm.

Northcote Park v Hurstbridge.

West Preston-Lakeside v Heidelberg. Whittlesea v Macleod. Bundoora v Greensborough. 4.10pm.

Montmorency v North Heidelberg.

■ Reserves. Round 2. Saturday, April 21. 11.55am.

Northcote Park v Hurstbridge.

West Preston-Lakeside v Heidelberg. Whittlesea v Macleod. Bundoora v Greensborough. 1.55pm.

Montmorency v North Heidelberg.

■ Under 19. Round 2. Saturday, April 21. Not to hand.

NFNL DIV. 2 FOOTBALL

■ Seniors. Round 2. Saturday, April 21. 2.10pm. Epping v Diamond Creek.

Thomastown v Fitzroy Stars.

Banyule v Eltham. 4.10pm.

Watsonia v Lower Plenty.

■ Reserves. Round 2. Saturday, April 21. 11.55am. Epping v Diamond Creek.

Thomastown v Fitzroy Stars.

Banyule v Eltham. 1.55pm.

Watsonia v Lower Plenty.

■ Under 19. Round 3. Saturday, April 21. Not to hand.

NFNL DIV. 3 FOOTBALL

■ Seniors. Round 3. Saturday, April 21. 2.10pm. South Morang v Lalor. Mernda v Laurimar. St Mary’s v Kilmore.

4.10pm. Panton Hill v Heidelberg West. Bye: Reservoir.

■ Reserves. Round 3. Saturday, April 21. 11.55am. South Morang v Lalor. Mernda v Laurimar. St Mary’s v Kilmore.

1.55pm. Panton Hill v Heidelberg West. Bye: Reservoir.

NFNL WOMEN’S DIVISION 1

■ Round 3. Sunday, April 22.

3pm. Darebin v Diamond Creek Women’s. Whitehorse v Keilor. Bendigo v VU Western Spurs.

NFNL WOMEN’S DIVISION 2

■ Round 3. Sunday, April 22.

1pm. Darebin v Laurimar.

3pm. South Morang v VU Western Spurs. Tuesday, April 24.

7pm. Montmorency v La Trobe University. Bye: West Preston-Lakeside.

NFNL WOMEN’S DIVISION 3

■ Round 3. Sunday, April 22.

3pm. Eltham v VU Western Spurs. Greensborough v La Trobe University. Mernda v St Mary’s. Bye: Bundoora.

SDJFNL FOOTBALL

■ Under 16. Round 2. Sunday, April 22. 1.30pm.

Alexandra v Euroa. Broadford v Wandong. St Mary’s v Tabilk.

Seymour: Bye. ■ Under 14. Round 2. Sunday, April 22. 12.15pm.

Alexandra v Euroa. Yea v Seymour. Broadford: Bye. ■ Under 12. Round 2. Sunday, April 22. 11am. Seymour v Tabilk. Wandong v Alexandra. Euroa v St Mary’s.

Yea v Broadford.

■ Under 10. Round 2. Sunday, April 22. 10am. Alexandra v Euroa. Broadford v Wandong. St Mary’s v Tabilk.

Yea v Seymour.

SDJFNL NETBALL

■ 15 and Under. Round 2.

Sunday, April 22. 1,05pm.

Wandong: Bye. Alexandra v Euroa. St Mary’s v Tabilk. Yea v Seymour.

■ 13 and Round 2. Under.

Sunday, April 22. 12 Noon.

Alexandra v Euroa. Broadford: Bye. St Mary’s v Tabilk. Yea v Seymour.

■ 11 and Under. Round 2.

Sunday, April 22. 11am.

Alexandra v Euroa. Broadford: Bye. St Mary’s v Tabilk. Yea v Seymour.

AFL YARRA RANGES: NETBALL DIVISION 1

■ A-Grade. Round 1. Saturday, April 22. 1.15pm.

Belgrave v Upwey-Tecoma.

Monbulk Hawks v OlindaFerny Creek. Healesville v Emerald. Woori Yallock v Warburton-Millgrove. Sunday, April 22. 1.15pm. Mount Evelyn v Wandin.

■ B-Grade. Round 1. Saturday, April 21. 12 Noon.

Belgrave v Upwey-Tecoma.

Monbulk Hawks v OlindaFerny Creek. Healesville v Emerald. Woori Yallock v Warburton-Millgrove. Sunday, April 22. 1.15pm. Mount Evelyn v Wandin.

■ C-Grade. Round 1. Saturday, April 21. 11am. Belgrave v Upwey-Tecoma. Monbulk Hawks v Olinda-Ferny Creek.

Healesville v Emerald. Woori Yallock v WarburtonMillgrove. Sunday, April 22.

11am. Mount Evelyn v Wandin.

■ D-Grade. Round 1. Saturday, April 22. 10am. Belgrave v Upwey-Tecoma. Monbulk Hawks v Olinda-Ferny Creek.

Healesville v Emerald. Woori Yallock v WarburtonMillgrove. Sunday, April 22.

10am. Mount Evelyn v Wandin.

AFL YARRA RANGES: NETBALL DIVISION 2

■ A-Grade. Round 1. Saturday, April 21. 1.15pm.

Gembrook-Cockatoo v Seville.

Thornton-Eildon v Kinglake.

Yarra Junction v Powelltown.

Alexandra v Yea. Yarra Glen: Bye. ■ B-Grade. Round 1. Saturday, April 21. 11.55am.

Thornton-Eildon v Kinglake.

Yarra Junction v Powelltown.

Alexandra v Yea. 12 Noon.

Gembrok-Cockatoo v Seville.

Yarra Glen: Bye. ■ C-Grade. Round 1. Saturday, April 21. Not to hand.

■ D-Grade. Round 1. Saturday, April 21. Not to hand.

GOULBURN VALLEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

■ Seniors. Round 3. Saturday, April 21. 2pm. Benalla v Kyabram. Shepparton v Tatura. Rochester v Mansfield.

Mooroopna v Euroa.

Shepparton Swans v Seymour.

6pm. Echuca v Shepparton United.

■ Reserves. Round 3. Saturday, April 21. 12 Noon. Benalla v Kyabram. Shepparton v Tatura. Rochester v Mansfield.

Mooroopna v Euroa.

Shepparton Swans v Seymour.

4pm. Echuca v Shepparton United.

■ Reserves. Round 3. Saturday, April 21. 10am. Benalla v Kyabram. Shepparton v Tatura. Rochester v Mansfield.

Mooroopna v Euroa.

Shepparton Swans v Seymour.

2pm. Echuca v Shepparton United.

KYABRAM DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE

■ Seniors. Round 3. Saturday, April 21. 2.05pm. Avenel v Lancaster. Dookie United v Tallygaroopna. Longwood v M u r c h i s o n - To o l a m b a .

Rushworth v Merrigum.

Stanhope v Uundera. Violet Town v Girgarre.

■ Reserves. Round 3. Saturday, April 21. 12.05pm. Avenel v Lancaster. Dookie United v Tallygaroopna. Longwood v M u r c h i s o n - To o l a m b a .

Rushworth v Merrigum.

Stanhope v Uundera. Violet Town v Girgarre.

■ Under 18. Round 3. Saturday, April 21. 10.15am. Avenel v Lancaster. Dookie United v Tallygaroopna. Longwood v M u r c h i s o n - To o l a m b a .

Rushworth v Merrigum.

Stanhope v Uundera.

Late News Conversations ■ Whittlesea Council is hosting its first 'Creative Conversations' event to be held at the Civic Centre in South Morang tonight (Wed., Apr. 18) from 6pm.

This is the first in a series of events where people can meet other artists and practitioners, meet Council's arts team and start a conversation about the arts and the creative sector in the City of Whittlesea.

The conversation is open to all creative people from the hobbyist to the professional, across all art forms and to creative people from all cultural backgrounds.

Aim of this series of conversations is to assist creative practitioners to identify networking and collaboration opportunities which will contribute to the vitality of the local creative sector in the City of Whittlesea.

Backyard birds ■ Murrindindi Shire residents have outflown all expectations in 2017 Aussie Backyard Bird Count conducted last October. In the Shire, 142 different bird species were spotted by 190 participants over 81 observation hours.

Local participation in the Backyard Bird Count has skyrocketed since its launch in 2014 when 27 observers counted 1590 birds around Murrindindi Shire over the weeklong period. More than 9000 bird sightings were counted by 190 observers over the same period in 2017.

An initiative of BirdLife Australia, the annual Aussie Backyard Bird Count seeks to understand more about the birds that live where people live through citizen science.

Participants must record the bird species and numbers in a nominated area - like a backyard, street, park or playground - for a minimum period of 20 minutes.

Murrindindi Shire's Natural Environment and Climate Change Portfolio Councillor Rebecca Bowles said it's exciting to see the interest and effort Murrindindi Shire residents are showing to better understand and protect the Shire's wildlife.

"It will be no surprise to locals that the most commonly detected bird species within Murrindindi Shire is the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo. The cockies were closely followed by the Australian Magpie and Crimson Rosella.

"The 2017 Aussie Backyard Bird Watch also recorded four near threatened bird species within the Murrindindi Shire Council boundaries, the Black-eared Cuckoo, Diamond Firetail, Azure Kingfisher and Pied Cormorant.

"But other iconic Australian birds are not faring as well. While data collected from the Project is currently only used as a baseline for further research, its findings suggest a worrying decline in Kookaburra numbers.

They also show an unfortunate increase in numbers of aggressive species, including the Noisy Miner. (Mynah? - Editor).

"The importance of projects like BirdLife'sAussie Backyard Bird Count can't be overestimated. Results can be used to drive conservation action for species in need".

"It also gives participants the opportunity to take a moment and appreciate the amazing breadth of birdlife in our region. My thanks to everyone who got involved," said Cr Bowles.

- Contributed

Bullying claim ■ “A formal complaint has been made to CFA headquarters regarding bullying allegations at Healesville CFA brigade,” reports the Mountain Views Mail newspaper.

The complaint also implicates individuals at other brigades in CFA District 13.

“A female complainant from Healesville, who asked to remain anonymous, joined Healesville brigade, and later lodged a complaint following alleged bullying which she received while at Healesville and while training in Mooroolbark,” the paper said.

She has alleged the bullying occurred on a regular basis and contributed to her informal resignation only 4½ months after joining,” said the Mountain Views Mail.

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Yea Under 16 Girls historic first match TIGERS GO DOWN BY ONLY FOUR POINTS, 31-27, TO HEALESVILLE

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